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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
DAVENPORT, April lS. 1861

DAVENPORT, April ls, 1861.
| JOURNAL: War war! is the all absorbing
topic of conversation in this city Men of
all parhes-ignoring former party names
are rallying under the old Flag, and keeping
step to the music Of the Union. Here and
there, one may be found, who apologies for,
and justifies treason and rebellion but they
are far less numerous than were the tories
of the first revolution.
Gov. Kirkwood is here placing himself in
communication with the Administration by
telegraph.
Two companies from Dubuque; four--and
one organizing-from this city; one from
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City,
each, are understood to be in readiness and
await orders. The Governor expects to have
the regiment full by Tuesday next 1t is
therefore proposed to raise another regiment
contingent upon the necessities of the Gov
ernment This will afford an opportunity
for all sections of the State TO be represented.
Tonight companies are out in citizens
dress, stepping to the same old Yankee
Doodle which inspired Our Fathers at Bun.
ker Hill and Yorktown; the stars and stripes
are floating to the breeze; the bayonets
glistening in the moon beams. All these
things are well calculated to remind one that
war is upon US.
The companies here are being daily exer-
cised and drilled in the science of war. On
Saturday there will be grand military
parade, with speeches, &c.
This will probably, be the rendezvous for
the Iowa volunteers. Their probable desti- :.
nation is down the Mississippi
Persons here, we'll posted, say $4,000
troops are to be stationed in Washington.
$4,000 proceed to Charleston, and $4,000 to
New Orleans.
Mr.. Van Horne and family passed through
The city this evening en-route for Marseilles;
I number of friends met him at the depot
and bade him farewell z,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
Major AndersOn's Account Of the
Evacuation Of Sumter.

The following IS Maj Anderson's dispatch
to the Secretary OF War:
SIR: Having defended Fort Sumter thirty
four hours, until our quarters were entirely
burned, the main gates destroyed by fire, the
gorge wall seriously injured, the magazine
surrounded by flames, and its door closed
from the effects of heat, four barrels and
three cartridges of powder only being avail
able, and no provisions but pork remaining,
I accepted the terms of evacuation offered
by General Beauregard, beng the same offer
ed by him on the 1lth inst, prior to the com-
mencement Of hostilites, and marched out of
the fort on Saturday afternoon, the l4th inst,
with colors flying and drums beating, bring
ing away company and private property, and
saluting my flag with fifty guns.
[Signed RoBsET ANDERSON,
Major lst Artillery, u. 5. A.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

An awful disaster happened on the night
Of the 18th inst, in the Oil regions, near
Erie, Pa. The gas from a spouting we'll
took fire a pd exploded, killing seven men.
Among ths sm was Mr.. Rouse, an ex-member
of the Legislature. The Buchanan farm, on
which oven one hundred wells, was in flames
at last accounts, The loss in oil, derricks,
&c is Immense II
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

No MAN ADMITTED INDEX SIxTY.-A COM
pany OF old men is talk OF among the ven
erabiee OF Madison, Iud., to guard the city,
the sweethearts, and the wives of the young
,nsn who will leave home. The ranks OF
>tbe veuerables, we are told, are filling
rapi1lv.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
PrOclamal ton of Gov. Curtin.

WHEREAS, An armed rebellion exists in a
portion of the States of the Union, threat
ening tie destruction of the Natioual Gov
ernment, dispelling public and private prop
erty, endangering the peace and security of
the Commonwealth, and inoiting systematic
piracy, and
WHEREAS, Adequate provision does not
exist, by law, to enable the Executive to ioake
the military power of the State as able and
efficient SIS it should be, for the common de-
fease Of the State and the General Govern
ment, and
WHEREAS, An occasion so extraordinary
require prompt legislative power; therefore,
l, BY virtue of the power vested in me, do
hereby convene the Gener raj Assembly of
this Commonwealth, and require the MEM
bers to meet at their respective Houses, at
Harrisburgh, on Tuesday, April Both, at
noon, there to take into consideration and
adopt such measures, in the premises, rs the
present exigencies may demand.
Signed, ANDREW G. CURTIN,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

SUDDEN CHANGE OF ToNg.-The papers in
this city that sympathizs with the rebels at
the South, "a few days ago were as belligrent
as any fire eater could desire. Now they
are whining for peace. And pray who has
broken the peace? Gentlemen, you have
armed and demanded and inauguratcd war,
and the war is yours and not ours. But you
can have peace, whenever you lay down your
arms, and submit to constitutional govern
ment and seek any redress you think you
need by constitutional means.-N Y. Com.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

WHERE SHALL THE RESPONSIBILITY REST?
The Louisville Journal says: The revo-
lutionists, aid not ti'e government, trst VI
olated the existing status or statu quo ante
1elluns. And upon the heads Of the Revo-
lutioui.ts fails the responsib lily Of this la
men,able collision. They have assumed the
awful responsibility deliberately and in cold
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

G% The NeS York Herald has become
the strongest Kind of coercion journal.
The outside pressure has worked kind of a
ses change. 1t declares shat the policy of
Lincoln is jSss what it recommended to MI.
Buchanan, and which, if he had adopted it,
would have nipped Secession in the bud.
II declares that the grass will grow in the
streets of Charleston, Savannah, and New
Orleans, while the commerce of the North
will be but little disturbed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

DRIVEN FROM THE SoUTH.-D. Mackay, OF
Iowa City, has just returned from Memphis,
his stay at Memphis (says the Reporter)
was ABRUPTLY cut short by notification
from the fire eaters that his presence could
be dispensed with. Mr. Mackay's offense
was having ssIowa City" marked on his va
lise, and in answering the question ''ls Iowa
loyal to the Union?" in the affirmative. He
was on his way to New Orleans, but con-
cluded to defer his visit to more convent
emit season. .y-.2 ~ .-l.-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
A Secession Governors Reply.


ST. louis, APRIL 1.-THE State Journ al
publishes the following reply from Cover
nor Jackson to Secretary Cameron:
Executive DEPARTMENT MISSOURI,
JEFFERSON CITY, April III
Sir Your despatch of the 18th inst.
making call On Missouri for four regiments
of men for immediate service, has been re-
ceived.
There can be, 1 apprehend, no doubt but
these men are intended to form part of the
Presidents army to make war upon the peo
pie of the seeded States. Your requisition,
in my judgment, is illegal, unconstitutional,
and revolutionary, ia its object inhuman
and diabolical, and cannot be complied with.
Not one man will the State of Missouri fur.
nish to carry on such an unholy crusade.
Signed] CT. JACKSON,
Governor of Missouri.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

GT The war bill, appropriating million
of dollars to the arming and eqnipping Of
the Safe troops, passed the Senate OF Ohio
by vate of thirty-one to one! All honor
to the Democracy Of thas body, who forgot
their partis and hates in their zeal TO serve
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

SPECIAL ELEorIoN OF CoNGREs ssMAN IN
Ou,.-Gov. Dsnaison has just is issued a
proclamation ordering special election for
Members OF Congress in Corwin's and Sher-
mans districts 40 Tuesday. May 25th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

ANOTHER PRocLAMATiON FROM JEFF. DAVIS
-HE APPEALS TO PRIvATEERs AND PRovI.
pEScs.-Presdent Davis has issued pro-
clamat,on inviting privateers to make war
on Northern commerce, with letters Of
marque and reprisal.
He speaks Of the wrongs Of the past and
those which are now threatened by those
whose enmity is more implacable than pro-
voked. He concludes by saying that under
the blessings of Divine Providence we may
hope for speedy, just and honorable peaes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

REVENUE FLAG OF THE " "SoUrH sRN Con
rspERAcY.-A revenue flag has been adopted
by tho " "Southern Confeieracy." 1t consists
Of three broad perpendicular bars, the first
of which is blue, and CONTAINS seven stars
in the uppermost part; the middle white,
and the third bar red. 1t much resembles
the French tri-color
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

GEN. ScorT SET R!GHr.-It has been stated
in the dispatches from Washington that Gen
Scott disapproved the attempt to relieve Fort
Sumter. and .hat he haci urged the evacua
ton Of both Sumter and Pickens. This is
sauarely contradictel on the best authority.
Gen. Scott fully approves the measures taken
by the administration. A few days since he
said to a United States Seoator, II had rath-
er lose my left arm, yes my right arm, aye
both arms, than have Fort Sumter evacu-
f.l
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

PRosPEcrs OF WAR IN EuRcPE.-The Ital-
lian journals continue to bring US accounts o
the war-liks preparations of Austria in Italy.
They now tell US that the Notifications of
Peschiera are being grealy strengthened,
about 5000 men being constantly employed
in the work that the Quadrilateral is to be
garrisoned by Croats, whose arrival in Italy
was formerly looked upon as sure approach
ing war; that the Austrian officers speak
publicly of soon entering the Duchiss and
Lombardy; and that at a review of $4,000
ment held cn the 23d ultimo at Vicenza,
by marshal Benedek, in the presence Of the
Arehdukes Albert and William, the Marshal
made use of very war-like language.
Garibaldi, the Liberatins General Of Italy,
has left his retirement, and at last accounts
had arrived at Turin, where he had a long
intervisw with King Victor Emanuel. The
subject Of the conference is not known, but
the proceeding will certainly be received as
another proof of war being imminent. He
has issued an order to the officers of his late
command to hold themselves in readiness at
Turin to obey an immediate command.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

SUDDEN CoNvEas1oN.-James Buchanan
has come out in favor of the Federal doV'
erDment. 1 r. E I'D fy
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
The Baltimore RiOt-.Ori-
gin Of the Trouble II
Killed and IL Wounded.
NORFOLK HARB0R CLEARED OUT
Return of the War Fleet to New York
with Maj Anderson.

CAPTAIN DOUBI.EDAY'S STATE.
MENT OF THE SUMTER AT.
FAIR.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

The n. Y. Express says it has reliable in.
formation that 49 persons were killed, and
100 wounded, in Fort Moultrie. j .a9i
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
THE SECESSION OF VIRGINIA.

Great Union Meeting at LOuisville.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25
The Eastern News.

The Pony which arrived on Saturday
last, brought news only to the 18th inst
three days later than received by the pre-
vious arrival. 1t appears that the wires
had been cut in Western Missouri on the
18th, aud the dispatch published in our last
issue was made up by The telegraph opera
tor at Fort Kearney, from the details which
had already been sent over the wires.
Trouble is anticipated in Missouri. A
force of | 200 rebels had collected at Inde-
pendence, and at Kansas City, twelve mile
distant, were 500 U. s. troops. and addi-
lional forces at Wyandotte and Leavcn-
worth. The correspondent of the Union
writes that a fight was anticipated OF the
l4lh, and the fact that the wires were cut
by the rebels the day before, renders it not
improbable that an attack was cOntempla-
ted on the Government troops.
We have further details of the repulse Of
the Federal troops at Great Bethel, Va.
From all accounts the troops exhibited
cOmmendable GOODNESS and bravery, but the
affair was badly managed and great indig-
nation is manifested against Brigadier Cen
eral Pierce, who appears to have been in
command. Abont thirty of the Federal
troops were killed, and one hundred woun-
ded. The repuIse of the Federal troops is
said to have greatly elated the rebels
There is no reliable Intelligence of the
movement of the rebel troops in Virginia.
The main body of the Southern force is sup
posed to have collected at Manassas Gap,
which Is strongly fortified. There are re-
ports of the rebel troops having evacuated
Harper's Ferry, but they need confirmation.
The number Of troops at Harper's Ferry is
variously estimated at from 9, 900 to 5000,
and unless they retreat the chances are they
will be surrounded by the Federal troops
aud taken prisoners.
The rebels are said TO be gaining strength
daily in Maryland, aud fears are expressed
of an outbreak at Baltimore. There was
report that the Michigan regiment had been
fred on in Baltimore, but no particulars
are given. A conflict had occurred al Viii.
Transport, Md, between the Home Guard
and the Secessionists, which lasted whole
day, and resulted in the killing of one Sc
cessionist and the wounding of several
others.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25

A New STYLE or IRON SHP.--The Paris
correspondent Of the New York Conner
cial Advertiser. says:
The French marine has just launched a man-of
war of a totally new construction, which is con-
sidered an advance upon cuirassed ships. 1t is
269 feet long; it is not in wood and cuirassed
like the Gloire and Normandie, already
launched. Its ribs and side planks are of iron;
over these are teek wood, bound by spurs and
horizontal bars Of iron, and the whole is COW
cred with a curass of iron invulnerable to balls.
The forecastle is veritable fortress on deck,
having two chase portfolios for vomiting grape
and canister in case of boarding. This fortress
is also cuirassed. In the middle of the deck is
a round block house for the commander, also
euirassed, from which he can watch the pro-
gress of the fight and give orders. The whole
armament is forty breech-loading guns of the
heaviest aalbre. Its engine is of nine hun
dred horse power.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25

ARRIVAL or THE PONY.--We learn from
Mr.. PattisOn, the telegraph operator at this
place. that The Pony Express arrived at
Fort Churchill at three O'Clock this after
noon. This Pony should have brought
news up to the 18th inst, but We ore in-
formed that the wires were down east of
Fort Kearny, consequently there is little if
any news in addition to that already re-
ceiyed The probability is that conflict
has occurred near Kansas City, and the
wires have been cut to prevent the intelli-
geGce being transmitted to ST. Louis.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25

THE SECESSION CoNsPIRACY.-Senator
Douglas, in one Of his last speeches, made
use Of the following language:
There has never been time from the day
that Washington was inaugurated first Presi-
dent of these United States, when the rights of
the Southern States stood frmer under the laws
of the land, than they do now; there never was
a time when they had not as good cause for dis
union as they have to-day. What good cause
have they now that has not existed under every
administration?
Ifthey say the territorial question-now for
the first time there is no act Of Congress pro-
hibiting slavery anywhere. III be the nom
enforcement of the laws, the only complaints
have heard, have been Of the too vigorous and
faithful fulhlment Of the fugitive slave law. Then
what reason have they2
The slavery question a mere excuse. The
election of Lincoln is a mere pretext. The pre-
sent secession movement is the result of an
enormous conspiracy formed more than year
since, formed by leaders in the Southern Con-
federacy more than twelve months ago.
They use the slavery question as a means to
aid the accomplishment of their end. They de-
sired the election Of Northern candidate by
ect iOnal vote in order to show that the tive sec
tions cannot live together. When the history
of the two years from the LecOmpton charter
down to the late Presidential election shall be
written, it will be shown that the scheme was
deliberately laid to break up this Union.
They desired Northern Republican to be
elected by purely Northern vote, and then as
sign that fact as a reason why the sections may
no longer live together. If the dsunion candi-
date in the last Presidential contest had carried
the united South; their scheme was, the North
ern candidate successful, to seize the capital
last spring, and by united South and divided
North hold it. That scheme was defeated in
the defeat of the dsunion candidate in several
of the Southern States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25

OVERLAND MAIL.-We learu by Saturdays
Union, that the stations have been estab-
ished on the Central Overload Mail route,
and the stages will commence their daily
trips on the first of July. The schedule
time for the letter mail is sixteen days, but
the Company are allowed TIVE enty.fve days
for newspapers. But as the stages leave
daily, 1t is not likely the mail will be so
heavy as to prevent the newspapers being
carried through on the same coach with the
letter mail. The first stage will leave Sac
ramento on Monday next The fare for
passengers, from Sacramento to st. Joseph,
is fixed at two hundred dollars.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25

MICROSCOPIC PHENOMENA. - Grains Of
sand appear of the same form to the naked eye,
but seen through a microscope, exhibit different
shapes and sizes, gobular, square and cOnical,
and mostly irregular; and what is more sur
prising,in their cavities have been found, by the
microscope, insects Of various kinds. The
mOuldy substance on damp bodies exhibits
region Of minute plants. Sometimes it appears
a forest of trees, whose branches, leaves,
flowers, and fruits are clearly distinguished.
Some of the flowers have long, white, transpar-
ent stalks, and the buds, before they open, are
little green balls which become white. The
particles of dust on the wings Of butterflies
prove by the microscope to be beautiful and
well-arranged little feathers. BY the same in
strument the surface Of our skin has scales re-
sembling those of fish ; but so minute that a
single grain would cover two hundred and fifty,
and a single scale covers five hundred pores,
whence issues the insensible perspiration nee
essary to health consequently, single grain of
sand can cover one hundred and twenty-five
thousand pores ofthe human body.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25
EVENING, JUNE 25, 1861.
Attitude of Foreign Powers.

The declarations of British Ministers ia
Parliament, and the comments of a portion
OF tue English press, upon the American
war, have excited considerable discussion
in this country. and fears have been ex-
pressed that the carrying out of the policy
indicated by Lord John Russell, the Foreign
Minister, would lead to a rupture between
England and the United States. The Eog-
lish Tories, with their usual duplcity and
canning, have been secretly aiding the
rebels, and had brought such pressure to
bear upon the Government, that the Minis
Try Mt one time was on the point of ack-
uowledging the independence of the United
States. The mere recognizing of their in
dependence would have amounted TO little
ia itself, and indicated nothing more than
an unfriendly feeling towards the rebel
States but the question of most practical
Importance, was, as to the course the Brit
ish Government would pursue in relation
to JEFF. Davis privateers. The declaration
Of Lord Russell led many to believe that
the Ministry had decided to allow British
ports to be used by all the rascals in crea-
ton for fitting out priyateers to prey upon
American commerce. This would have
heen equivalent TO throwing.her ports open
for tue use of pirates, aud would certainly
have caused war between the two nations.
The latest intelligence from Europe, how.
ever, is rather more favorable. Lord Rus
sell has announced in the House of Com
mons that privateers would not be permit.
ted TO bring their prizes into any of the
English ports and if British subjects are
caught on the ocean with JEFF Davis letters
Of marqne, the Government will not inter-
fere 10 protect them from the penalties of
piracy.
According to the statements of Paris let
ter writers, the French Government, un-
like the English, has from the beginning
been we'll disposed towards the United
States, and has avoided doing anything to
encourage the rebellion. We have assu-
RANGES, too, that should the influence and
power of England be used in favor of the
rebels, France will be found on the other
side.
II is reported that the Austrian Govern
Inent has refused 10 receive BurIingame,
the newly appointed Minister. The rea.
son assigned is, that Burlingame while
member of Congress, introduced u
bill providing for the raising Of the Sardinr
ian mission to full mission. This does
MT show very friendly disposition, and
IS an exhibition Of spite peculiarly charac-
leristic of Austria. 1t is also reported that
Spain will not receive Carl Shurz, the Min
i-ter 10 Madrid, but it IS not stated on what
grounds. Russia, Prussia, and, in fact, all
The other Governments of Europe appear to
have enough to do in attending to their
own affairs, and, from all accounts, are dis
posed to maintain friendly relations with
oar Government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25
NEVER MIND THE GRACE OF Il.''-The


Buffalo Commercial has the following:
On Friday as the members Of one of our vol
unteer companies who were being practiced in
the musket drill by gentleman who, although
not of their corps, was acting as Lieutenant
for the day, the latter said: " / will teach you
the manner of surrendering arms, so in case
you will ever have to do it, you will know how
to do it gracefully" The Captain of the Com
pany standing near, Immediately responded ::
" Hold on, Lieutenant, I'll teach them that
myself" lie seized musket from soldier
standing near, raised it to his shoulder a mo-
ment, as in the act Of firing upon an enemy.
Then letting it drop from his hand, he initiated
the action Of man shot through the heart,
staggered heavily forward and fen upon the
piece. He sprang up again in a moment and
cried: "Thats the way this company will sur
render arms!" A tremendous shout broke
from the ranks: "That's the kind we learn,
surrender and die at the same time, never mind
the grace Of it. And the "gace of it " was
discarded.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-25

IMMENSE PRoJECT.--A company, termed
the WashOe and Eagle Valley Water Com
pany, have for some time been testing the
prActicabilily Of briHging the water of
WashOe Lake to Virginia City, for mining
purposes. After series of surveys they
have demonstrated the practicability Of the
project, aud have commenced operations.
The ditch will be about lfteen miles long,
four feet deep, six feet wide at the bottom
and nine feet at the top. 1t will be nee
essary to run tunnel mile aud a.half in
length, through the divide beiweeen Washoe
and Eagle Valleys.