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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

THE REBELS DEFEAT TPREDICTED.-The Lon
don Economist thinks the war will draw the
Northern States together as they never have
been before. For the rebels it sees no possi-
bility of good issue. The greater their tenn
porary success, the greater must be their ul-
innate humiliation. Their policy seems able
and mastery, but utterly short sighted. Its
effect is only to arouse the wrath of a people
three times as powerful as themselves. They
rush on a war, which, says the Economist,
whether it end in their mere exhaustion, or in
the horrors of servie insurrection, cannot but
end in humiliating disasters, which will excite
nopity, because they havo been positively court
ed by the Southern leaders.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

CONTEMPLATED INsURREcTIoN IN ARKANSAS.
Two WHITE MEN AND THREE NEGROES
HUNG.-It appears that a contemplated plan
of insurrection has been on foot in the coun=
ties of. White and Prairie, Ark. The plotw
discovered about two weeks ago, in which
white men were concerned. They were to
commence regular wholesale system Of muir
der, plunder and houseburning, beginning their
operations in the neighborhood of Hickory
Plains, White county. Three negroes and one
white man named Thomas Williamson, were
arrested and hung at Hickory Plains, and a
white man named Norman Webb was ordered
to leave the State inten days. Another white
man, whose name we did not learn, and who
was concerned in the plot, was arrested and
hung at Searcey Memphis Bulletin.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

THE ARMS AT TKEoKuK-The Dubuque Her.
ald army correspondent thus discourses OF the
arms recently received by the Iowa troops at
Keokuk:
| think it would be master stroke Of poll
CIV to allow the secessionists to steal them
They are the 'old- fashioned d-brass-mounted-and
of-such-is-the- e-Kingdom.of- Heaven" kind that
are infinitely more dangerous to the friend
than enemy-will kick further than they will
shoot, and are appropriately known from their
awkward peculiarities in this and other re-
spects, among our Germans as Kuh:tuz-
"Cow-foot" They were brought hither by
Col. Curtis for the use Of the I'd Regiment,
but were stopped by Lieut. Chambers, and by
some happy arrangement between him and
Curtis, 1000 of them have been retained here
for the use of the 1stRegiment. Theirappear-
ance creates intense disgust in the mind of
every recruit.
WHY is it that our Iowa Regiments cannot
be armed and equipped, say one-half as well
as the Regiments of Illinois? All Of the lat
ter are armed with the very best arms in use,
either Sharpe's OF Minnie rifles --our men are
put off with an old rusty machine that is a
cross between blunderbuss and Chinese
matchbox, and which would excite the mel
riment even of Digger Indian, unless he hap
pened to be behind it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
VOL. XII---NO. 40.

been very severe. If the batteries have not
been destroyed, large force will 20 immedi-
atey and take the place.
Large bodies of troops advanced on Fair.
fax this morning.
A 2 o'clock dispatch says the batteries at
Aqua creek were destroyed.
- 5sEVAsHINGToS, June l.
An official dispatch from Gen. Mcdonald to
the War Department says the loss of Union
troops at Fairfax Court House was 4 Con-
federates %. II
EE HARRISBURG, June 1.
at Harper's Ferry, and reports that quantities
of provisions were taken there from the
Maryland side. Army officers believe that
unless the forces at Harpers Ferry retreat
they will be surrounded within week. The
number of troops on the heights overlooking
Harpers Ferry isless than 900. They have a
battery OF four guns. Troops there speak
despondlngly of their state of affairs, but will
| fight hard ...--
No troops have yet been sent from Cham
bersburg southward.
WASHINGTON, June l.
The account of the sllirmsh between the
cavalry company, under Lieut. Tompkins and
the rebels, at Fairfax, is confirmed. Two
men are missing and three wounded. Sever
al horses were also wounded, Five persons
were taken and brought into camp Lieut..
Iompklns had two horses shot under him.
PHILADELPHIA, June l.
The Bulletin publishes from the Richmond
Inquirer, Of Thursday, the details of the Jour-
ney of President Davis to Richmond, and his
speech to the troops collected at the fair
grounds. Messrs. Toombs and Wigflll ac-
companed him.
ALEXANDRIA, June l.
The steamer Gipsy, from Pennington, ola
Fort Washington, at 10 o'clock this morning.
brings the following information which had
been received at the latter place. The en-
gagement at Aqua Creek resulted in the Free
born and Annacosta, retiring after a severe
fight, in which a number were killed on both
sides.
The two steamers retired to await the Paw
nee. She stopped at Fort Washington to
await the arrival of the transport ship Bal
timore with troops, supposed to be the New
York 7th regiment, the Pawnee and Baltimore
proceeding in company.
ALEXANDRIA, juno /.
Shortly before 10 O'Clock last night, skir-
mish took place at Wellington Mills, between
company Of Zouaves and company of Mich,
1gan regiment and a scouting party of Vir-
gnians. The Federals drove them awav.-
One of the Zouayes was killed and one wound
ed.
lEDIToRIAL NoTE.-Aqaia Greek, mentioned in the
above dispatches, is railroad terminus on the Poto-
mac, ffty-fve miles below Washington Fairfax il
the county town of Fairfax county, Va about TWEEN.
ty miles from Washington
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

GENERAL McCLELLAND- Major General
Geo. B. McClelland who commands the military
department of the great Northwest, is native
of Philadelphia, and is under forty years of
age. He graduated at West Point with the
highest distinction; thence he was transferred
to Mexico, under Gen. Scott, where for his
valor he was twice brevetted. After the war
he was associated with Capt. Marcy in the
exploration of the sources Of the Red river,
and was subsequently transferred to Oregon.
He was then appointed on the Crimean com
nilsson, which enabled him personally to in
spect the military systems of all the great
European powers of England, France, Rus
sia, Austria and Prussia-and to witness the
operations of war under the highest scientific
attainments and on a grand acale. He thus
became one of the best educated officers in
the service For the last three years he has
been the executive head of the great Illinois
Central Railroad. He is at once prudent and
resOlutc.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

The DRIED Scorr DECISION REvERsED.--Gen.
Butler has decided that slaves belonging to
rebel masters are property contraband of
war;" and when they are taken, they are tobe
set to work to dig bitches and build embank-
ments on the side of the Union, the Consti-
tuition and the laws" Sensible man, that
Gen. Butler.
Over hundred " chattels" were received
In one day by the General, and Immediately
set to work. The Administration has approx
ed of his decision. 1t is right, beyond all
question.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

ALEXANDRIA, V1RGINIA.-The city Of Alex
andria, Virginia, which will henceforth have
historical interest as the first place in Virginia
occupied by Government in the suppression
of the rebellion of 1861, is on the right bank
of the Potomac, seven miles below Washing
ton. 1t is a port of entry, and contains apop-
ulation of about9 900 inhabitants The river
at this point is nearly mile wide, and affords
commodious harbor for ships Of the largest
tOnn9Ua
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

- The following is correct list of the
companies embraced in the I'd and third regi-
ments just called out by the Governor in ODE
dience to the requisition of the War Depart
ment. We published list a few days since,
which was incorrect. A company at the
Bluffs which was intended for one of these
regiments was excluded by the Governor, in
order to retain their services on the frontier:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

FLY1NG FROM THE SouTH.-The Louisville
Journal of the 29thsays: "The exodus from
the South at present is immense. No less
than six hundred passengers came through
last night over the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Many of them had travelled as far
as Memphis by the steamer Louisville, but
that boat having been coniscated there by
the military mob, her passengers were sub
jected to the necessity Of coming through by
rail-"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
The Legislature Adjourned.

The special session of the Legislature ad-
journed Wednesday morning, the 29th ultimo,
after two weeks session. All the business
for which it was called together was finished
before adjournment. The members from this
part of the State came home by way
of Keokuk, having taken that route for
the purpose of visiting the volunteers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

SMALL BUSINESS late Special Session
of the Legislature passed a law reducing the
rate of advertising the delinquent tax list to
ten cents per description. The old rate was
thirty cents, and it was none too high. The
especial champions of this measure were Clay
Caldwell, of Van Buren county, and Martin
Van Buren, Bennett, Of Marion county
The hard-worked and poorly paid printers of
the State will hold these worthless in grateful
remembrance
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

A "DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT" WAN
.TEn.-Girls, do you hear thise The army
correspondent of the Dubuque Herald states
ave want file du regiments dark or
blue-eyed houri of seventeen or older-one
for whom all could entertain platonic affection,
and upon whom could be expended that sur
plus love, which is now bottled up or expend-
ed upon stars, whisky punches or moonlight.
Won't some fair daughter of the Hawkeye
State transfer her filial allegiance to the pros
pectively glorious First Regiment? Send us
one that we may 'keep our hands in'' on
loving till we return to wives, babies and
1ouarc -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

fg-The Muscatine Daily Journal has
donned a new dress, and now looks as bright
as new gold dollar. Iowa City people can
get their news from it as quick as from any
other journal, and as its editorials are not spe-
cimens Of disgusting egotism and baseless pre-
tension, it is the best daily they can take,
from this side Of Ohicago.-loUa City Repub-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Latest from EurODe.
Important Discussion in Parliament on
american affairs.

american Affairs.
HALIFAX, May 80.
The steamer America has arrived with dates
to the 10Th. Provisions steady.
Minister Dallas is passenger in the Amer
ica. ..
She brings million dollars in specie.
The Galway contract is annulled, but it is
stated that steamers will continue to run.
The steamer Hibernian broke down and re-
turned. The steamer North Briton took her
place, leaving Liverpool on the 18th.
Minister Adams presented his credentials at
court.
A debate has taken place in the House OF
Lords, upon the American blockades and 9th
er privateering questions, in which the speakers
generally opposed the idea of privateers being
regarded as pirates
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

The LOAN BILL AND MILITARY Law
Through the politeness of Senator Green, we
are enabled to present to our readers, this
morning in advance Of any other paper, the
Loan Bill and amended Militia Law, as they
passed the Legislature. They are the most
important measures adopted at the recent
special session. . . h. c,;so.,g.. ..,i4 vi s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

A SOUTHERN PROPHECY In less sthan sixty
days Abe Lincoln will be an object of curios-
ty.. With ball and chain on his leg he will
be engaged at his old business one for which
he is SO well adapted of mauling rails on the
plantation of some Southern planter CoIuns.
bus (Kq) Crescent. t--f -'1iloe-i--
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

fWThe number of telegraphic dispatches
seized by the United States Marshal, at the
office in New York, was 255,50O. There
were 365 packages of 700 each. The dis
matches have not been removed from the tele-
graph Office, but the room in which they are
stored is under the charge of two deputy
marshals who have possession of the keys.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Abolition has assumed, first and last, great
many horrible guises. By far the most hor-
rible one it has ever taken is that of secession
or disunion.I All the rest look beautiful in
comparison with it.-Lo~ssville Josss7se!. "
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Col. PRENTIss-Col B. NJ. Prentiss, who
has the command of the United States forces
at Cairo, and is, therefore, likely to be called
into action at an early day, is a native of Hi
nois, Or at least, he has lived there from boy
hood He went to the Mexican war as the
Lieutenant of an Illinois company, and was
selected by the lamented j. j. Hardin as his
adjutant. By Hardins side he fought in every
battle until that gallant chieftain fell, and with
his own hands he helped to dress his corpse
for the last rites of humanity. During that
entire campaignhe was the mostintimate COM
panion of that lamented officer, and the sash
which he wears now at the head of his regi-
ment, is the one which Hardin wore on that
last fatal field. He is an able officer, and is
very popular with his men. He was candi-
date for Congress in the 5th Illinois district
last year, but the Democratic majority was too
much for him.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Bio ckade of the Mississippi.

LOUISVILLE May 3O.-A dispatch from
Charles A, Fuller, in the New Orleans Pica-
game, Of the 9th, says the Brooklyn is block
aiding the mouths of the Mississippi
Beauregard has relinquished command Of
the forces around Charleston to Col. r. H.
Anderson, and gone to Corinth, Miss % .
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

GENERAL MANsFIELD.- Joseph F.
Mansfield, now in command of the force at
Washington, and who is reported at the head
of very important expedition planned for
speedy execution is a native of Connecticut,
from whence he entered West Point in 1917,
to graduate in 1922, second in his class. This
gave him commission in the engineer corps,
and when "Old Zack'' went to Mexico Cap
tain Mansfield was selected as the chief engi-
neer of the army of occupation. His services
at the defense Of Fort Brown, at Monterey
(where he was seriously wounded in storming
the enemy's position,) and at Buena Vista,
won him brevets and fame. In 1853 he was
appointed Inspector General, with the rank
Of Colonel He has been promoted to a gen
eralship within short time. 'Perley'' des
cribes him as ''soldier-like gentleman, with
full white beard, which gives him patriar
chal air." and says he is 'brave but discreet
a thorough tactician, and an accomplished
military engineer" 81 sal-. sf ir
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Iowa Cry SuBscRiBERs.-W have made
arrangements to furnish the DAILY JOURNAL
to subscribers in Iowa City, on the morning
of publication; at the same rates as it is fur
nished here. Those wishing to subscribe can
apply to E. j. Brown, our agent. Dd 7 Z
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

nw-The Charleston Mercury thus pathet-
icelly laments the loss Of Gen. Harney, by
the ''weak policy" Of Gov. Letcher:
A WEAK PoL1cY-We have lost Baltimore
and now we have lost St. Louis by the act
of Gen. Harney. Here is the fruit Of our
weak policy in releasing him, when we fairly
had him our prisoner. --' ~ - t'-i -''-''-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
From Fort Monroe.

1l-7 2a New York, May 81.
The Tri5une's dispatch says all is quiet at
Fort Monroe; 100 negroes We're at the Fort,
and the number was increasing. aLf hE- -.
= The Star says nine rebels were killed at
Sewalrs Point in the recent conflict also,
that the rebels had stopped work on the en-
trenchments at Manassas Gap. $4,000 sol
diers We're concentrated in Western Virginia
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

Thomas Corwin, Minister to Mexico, arrived
at Vera Cruz on the 30th of April. =. 5-4o
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
w-Claggett 'sgot Off good thing while

vs. c1dssectl g0t 0n 1 g60d tfiii5 Willle
speaking in behalf of the necessities of
volunteers. :. He said that Col. Curtis
had objected to some of the clothing of
the troops because it was cotton. '"0ur South
en neighbars,"' said the speaker, ago it all
on cotton, while everybody knew that Col.
Curtis was for all aoool Here in the clothing
Of volunteers, was happy illustration of com
promise-a mixture of wool and cotton u
Burlington Havk-Eye.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

The Massachusetts men who were wounded
by the Baltimore mob, have recoved from their
wounds. 1t is zascertained beyond doubt,
that seventeen Of the Baltimore ruffians who
assaiied the Massachusetts soldiers on their
passage through that city, have died, and 9TH
ers have not yet recovered from the wounds
they received on that occasion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

President Davis has issued proclamation,
recommending that THURSDAY, the 18th Of
June, be observed throughout the rebel Con-
federscy as day of fasting and prayer As
the 14th Of June falls ou Friday this year, we
are at loss to know which day Jeff. intends to
be observed -lrE.----L- - -------
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.


IREP0RTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE JOURNAL.
From Washington and the
.t south. ....-
What is to be Done with Rebel Captives?
REBELS DRIVEN FROM GRAFTON, VA.
ROGER PRYORS COMPANY VOTE
FOR UNION.
5000 Troops to March to Cairo
CONDITION OF THE REBEL ARMY.
Later From Fort Pickesas.
Battle of A01lia Greek.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07
Another English Prince ON our
soil. -ats.t .,.s+'

4.. ,-...- ST.. JOINS, N. B., May 80
Prince Alfred arrived here last night about
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-06-07

An official dispatch from Gen. Mcdonald to
the War Department says the loss of Union
troops at Fairfax Court House was 4; Con-
tederates 21. N
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-12
FROM GEN. BANKss DIVISION

DAkSEsTows, Md, Oct. q 1881
Several movements by regiments in detail have
TRANSFERRED within the past few days, and it is the i'm
preston Of outsiders other movements are in con-
temptation. Everything connected with the govern
ment of Gems. Bankss and Stones command is con-
Quoted with the utmost secrecy.
A serious and tragica affair occurred last Monday
night at the temporary encampment Of the 9Th Con-
necticut regiment. During the turmoil of pitching
tents and preparing supper in the midst of terrific
storm, an unprncipled Spectator smuggled hogs
head OF liquor into the lines and before detected by
the officers enough Of his poisonous compound had
been dispensed TO create the greatest disturbance.
During the reign of its influence ARRAY occurred
in which one citizen was killed two or three
wounded, and several horses and cattle shot, On
the facs transporting Gen. Banks Issued an order for
all the liquor within tho limits Of pckets to be
Unfortunately destroyed, and those found selling
it to be arrested.
To-day an individual named Trail succeeded in
concealing barrel in the woods and supplied it to
passing soldiers near saitberSburg. Adjutant Stone
and Surgeon Dimon of the 10Th New-York ferret
ed out the fellow, arrested him, and turned him
over to the care Of Provost Marshal Stone.
Gen. Williams, an officer in the Mexican war, has
been ordered TO the command of the Sd Brigade.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-12
KENTUCKY AFFAIRS.
ENCOURAGING NEWS.


CrsCISsArI Fridsy, Oct. H. 1861.
special dispatch from Indianapolis to The C0@'
merciai ssys:
The news from Kentucky Is encouraging. Our
forces are constantly increasing and the rebels are
becoming discouraged. Many of Buekners men are
without arms and shoes, and only few are uni
formed. -
Enlstne is progressing rapidly, Kentuckianf
coming MP TO the work manfuy.
"C0l. Hawkins =, Kentucky regiment has occu-
Mad Owensburg, and Judge Williams is rapidly I'LL
ING up regiment il the First District, which was
formerly the Secession hotbed."
The Commercial Fleningsburg Ky correspond
ent Gays 8 messenger from HillsbOro Lar arrived,
stating that a company Of Rebels 800 strong, under
the command OF Capt. Holiday Of Nicholas County,
were advancing on Hillsboro for the purpose Of
burning the place and attacking Fleminss6urg.
Leu.. Sadler and Serg. - were dispatched
with 80 Home Guards to intercept them. The enc
NY was found two miles beyond HillsbCro, en-
camped in a barn.
Our men opened fire on them, caufing them 70 ny
in III directions. The engagement lasted about ~
minutes. We captured To- Enfield rifles, large
number OF sabers pistols knives, and cavalry
announcements. Cur losf IL three killed ana Two
wounded
HHAUguAHTKKt DEFsRTsENT on THF CuNhnnLlSp,
L0uIsyiIIg, n.y.. Oct. 8, 1901. y
GISERAL OKDIE, No. 6.-The following tele'
graphic order was received yesterday al these
headquarters:
BngadeI- Genera ANDERSON; To give ret usfethiy
70 restoration Of health. call Bgsdio General ShernsL 70
command the Department e. the CuBbe In9n over 70
bin your Instruction. aud report here 80 person a. 'oaL 81
yoa may without REGARDING your recovery. - - ,c,,c-,
(SignedD WINFIELD SCOAi'
'WaEliufton, ID. c, OcL e. 1891"
In obedience 10 the above order, i HEREBY rem
Quish the command Of this department 70 Brgadief-
General Sherman. Regretting deeply the necessity
which renders this step proper, do i with less re-
luctsnce because my successor, Brigadier-Gehefai
sherman, il he man had selected for that purpose
God grant that he may be tie means of delivering
this department from the marauding bands, who
under the guise of relieving and befriending Men
lucky, doing all the injury they can to those WH
will no. Join them in thei: accursed warfare.
ROBERT ANDERSON.
Bhgsdier-lensral u. 5. A., ComnianiinS
pheiL-QLNEK ID. GBgLss, A,,t Adj .GsasIsb