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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-04

THE MANASSAS GAP JUNcrIoN.-It is reported
that the Southern Confederates have body of
twenty thousand men and from fifty to sixty
heavy pieces Of artillery planted in their field
works thrown up for the defence of the Ma
nassas Gap railway junction. If this be true,
their railway communication between H@per's
Ferry and Richmond can be cut off as effec-
lively and more readily than at the junction at
some point on either of the two railroads there,
five, ten or twenty miles beyond the junction.
If cut off on the side towards Richmond, and
on the side towards Harper's Ferry at the same
time, we guess they will have to leave their
heavy guns at the junction. They are in bad
box at that junction and we dare say they will
have to leave it to fight for it, or that they will
have to fight to get AWAY from it.
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= limited etudies Of the records Of other ma
tions, Mr.. Douglas cannotbe ranked as q states
man, he can be ranked o. a patriot, whose loss
at this juncture is q loss which the country must
dsplore, on account of his great power over the
masses of the people
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SHORT SUPPLY OF CoTToN AND It's CossE-
oUENcEs.-We learn, by all our intelligence
from the South, that there will be undoubtedly
short supply of the cotton crop. The farmers
are planting cereals instead of cotton, and if
the war should continue, and the blockade be
maintained, as it will be, they will pursue the
same course to still greater extent next year,
so that there will be little or no cotton cult
waited. The first effect of this will be that the
rebels will be deprived of the means by which
they hoped to carry on the war; Their great
staple will fail them in the hour of need In
the next place, If England should so interfere
in the war as to protract the struggle, she will
bring fearful retributon upon her own head.
She will hasten revolution among her own popu-
lation. The starving cotton spinners and
weavers thrown out of employment will join
hands with the fanatics of Exeter Hall, and
overthrow the aristocracy and the throne to-
gether.
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CHICAGO, June 3, 1851.
Senator Douges died t ten minutes past nine O'Clock
this mo, ming Those attendance at the time were Mrs
Douglas Dr. Miller, MIS-. Cuts, J. Madison CUTS Jr Of
Washington; d. p RhRies Of Cleveland; DR.. Mcviokar
Spencer c. Benham And Dr. Hay, of Chicago His re.
mains will be taken from here on Wednesday to wssh
ipptop,
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Accident IA r., c. Delavan.

ALBANY, June g. kaa.
nooo, was knocked down Wy platform which fell
dsnly' IA was seriously. b'&s not dangerously hurt
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EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE LEGLsLArURE.-
We learn, from what we consider reliable
source, that we are to have an extra session Of
our State Legislature. The authorities ct
Albany having come almost 10 dead lock by
their political maneuvres and party favoritism,
as we'll as having paid out nearly all the money
appropriated, they are consequently compelled
to fall back ON an extraordinary session of the
Legislature to get them out of their dilemma.
We are informed that proclamation will be
issued at an early day converting the law
makers at Albany. 1t is well for the credit
and honor of the State that it is 80. Never
was there greater cause for dissatisfaction by
the patriotic masses than at the course of the
Military Board, or Plank, as it now is called,
at the State capital, and the sooner the Legis-
lature meets, investigates and abates the
nuisance, and places the organization, arming
and equipping of the volunteer forces in con-
petent hands the better it will be for the cause
of the Union. We look upon this reported
movement for an extra session as evidence that
the members of the military humbug have
finally been brought to the appreciation Of
their true position and the utter disgust with
which the people of the State look upon them
and their transactions.
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But their interest evidently lies at this aide Of
the Atlantic, and we hope they will cone on
and let England fight her own battles


DEAN RICHMOND CALLING TOGETHER Hm
PARTY MoURNFRs AT SYRAcUsE.--We see It
announced that Union Convention composed
OF the comp followers of the Albany Regency
and the rump of the late Breckenridge crgam-
zation In this State, is to assemble in Syracuse
on the Fourth day Of July next The Sachems of
Tammany appear to be in fog about the OBJ
ject of this untimely gathering, and are calling
upon the Regency for an. explanation. Well
may they ask, "What is TIE meaningg" for an
political parties and organizations have been
finally disposed of by the uprising of the
masses in support Of the Union. The party
politicians North, South, East and West -are
responsible for the present deplorsble condi-
ton Of the country; and the masses, who have
long been betrayed and sold by thsm finding
that forbearance was no longer virtue, have
aroused as one man, buried all party organiza
ton, and are pow, with muskets on their ehoul-
ders and swords at their sides, marching to the
battle field, and viii there inform European
Powers, without the ceremony of diplomatists,
that democratic foen Of government is one
Of the strongest in the world, notwithstanding
it has been almost shipwrecked by party
trickery and party politicians.
In view of these facts, and that all parties
are dead and buried, this Convention at syria
cuse must be for the purpose of going through
with the funeral ceremonies, which they had net
time to do before the party was buried by the
masses. 1t will be.a gathering of the Regency
and hard shell nominees all of whom, we pre-
sumo, will attend the funeral rites, dressed in
their mournful weeds, to pay the last respect to
their departed organizations. Sad and solemn
indeed will be the occasion, and will re-
mind person of the midnight review
Of the spectre brigade Like the gathering
of the ghosts of all slain in the campaign Of
the First Napoleon, the spirits of the departed
will assemble in the place they were accustom-
ed to while living, and there mourn their sudden
and unexpected death, just as they were about
accomplishing their long looked for object.
weep over the demise Of their parties, we shall
expect to see the Tammany and Mozart politi-
clans of this city, dressed in the customary
habijments of mourners, Join the funeral
procession with the Regency at Albany,
visit Syracuse and take part In the
reading OF the liturgy for the dead, as
we'll as to give an attentive ear to the mean
ing of those apparitions that may gather there.
Let us wait patiently, and see the extent of the
funeral procession, and the number of midnight
ghosts that will make their appearance in the
City of Salt, where Dean Richmond, Cassidy
and Company are to lead the band Of mourn
ers on the Fourth day of July.
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No signs OF the Steamer Htbernfa.
FAITH Or PoINT 10 P. NJ, June 9, fsa.
There signs of khe Hibernia IL Ia raining nd
the south west wind is bloving
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THE SITUATION OF AFFAIRS.

New York, Tuesday, June 4, 1861.
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out aVCo, anu Certainly VIC WedkueSS ana In
competence displayed by the administration of
Mr. Buchanan in dealing with the rebellious ele.
ments at the outset, and subsequently by the pre-
sent Observation-Disclosures the bombardment
of Fort Sumter awoke the country to know
ledge of the situation and danger, and as with
an electric thrill aroused more than twenty
millions of loyal men to proclaim themselves
in unity for the Union at all hazards-were not
calculated to inspire foreign Powers with conf
dence in our strength to put down insur-
recton and maintain the federal au-
thority in the revolted States. What.
therefore, is now required is the most
prompt, decisive and extended action, and the
putting forth Of the federal arm in all its
strength, to crush at once and for ever this
giant conspiracy against our peace, national
greatness, prosperity and government The
administration must infuse into itself new life.
vigor and activity. 1t will not do to trust to
the impression our Ministers may make at the
courts of Europe. 1t matters not what the in
structions of Mr.. Adams, at st. James, or Mr..
Dayton, at the Tuileries, may be, for without
action at home we can do nothing abroad. A
powerful demonstration on the part of the gov
eminent at Washington will do more to earn
us the support of England and France, and
make our foreign relations satisfactory than all
the diplomacy in the world.
There is no masking the fact that the position
of the United States at the present moment is
in the highest degree critical. The administra-
ton ought, therefore, TO be using its most sire
nuous exertions in favoring the re-establish-
ment of peace by prosecuting the war with
rapidly which, we are bound to say, does not
distinguish it. The government has done much,
but not enough. 1t is too slow, too Ineffective,
for the great emergency in which the country Is
placed. There is too much old coach method
and circumlocuion about it to suit the ex;pen.
cies Of the times and to put speedy termins-
ton to this war.
How is it that with all our vast re-
sources there are only a hundred
thousand men at and near the seat of war
Why not have five hundred thousand if that
nonber be required 70 do the work qricklys
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
Moscow in the Field.

Mr.. EDITOR: Several of our residents were
anxious to volunteer in the service of their
country who were unable to leave their
families without provision being made for
them; whereupsn our citizens contributed
the handsome sum of forty dollars for each
head of family who might volunteer. Fur
Their assurances were given that no mans
family should suffer, whether he returned or
not Our village and vicinity will contribute
five or six. We have just hoisted our flag;
it was greeted with three vociferous cheers
as it f1oated to the breeze. There may it
wave, as an emblem of our devotion to the
Union, until that honored old flag which our
fathers first flung to the breeze in our Revo-
lutionary struggle shall float again from
every flagstaff in this glorious landli
Moscow.
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Correspondence.


Cov1NGroN, Tenn, April -, 1861.
DR.. HoRroN-Dear Sir: As to Our nationl-
al affairs, We here hope that matters will
yet be amicably adjusted. I think there has
been too much said and written by the min
listers. very much hope there will soon
be an entire cessation, so far as the minis
try is concerned, of this political contro'
versy.
1 do not like, exactly, the positions of
either Hodge, or Thornwell. DR.. r. j..
Breckenridge expresses the truth, and takes
the correct position on this vexed question.
As these seven States have formed gov
eminent, to me it appears, by all means, the
best for the government at Washington to
acknowledge them as such, and treat them &C.
cordingly.
In this Christian age to 60 to war seems alb
surd; especially, as there is no earthly prob
ability that they will ever return to the Unit
ed States of America.
MuscAr1Ns, Iowa, April %, 1861.
DEAR COUSIN: Yours of the 9th inst
came last Saturday. jeff. Davis had evident.
~ opened it,
A few days ago there were few men
among us (worthy men Of strong political
bias, some few fine men from the South, or
whose friends were there, who sympathized
with your traitors. Now all are of one mind.
And those from the South seeing the rebels
in all cases commence the attack, not in self
defence, but on our public men and property,
are fired with patriotic and deathly hate of the
traitors. They are like new converts. God
has recognised the family, the church and civil
government. For these we fight. For hon.
est men, like your johnson, and Gen. Hous
ton, We take up arms; not to invade the
South, not war against slavery, or any o.
your rights.
am sorry to find you sympathizing with
men who have stolen the public money ano
seized our common forts and fred on oul
glorious flag, and then whiningly. begged FOL
a peaceful separation Of the States.
God defend our country from such thieves
and speedily open your minds to see tn
wickednsss of resisting the powers He ha
ordained. Us. H.
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Correspondence Of the J0urnal.J
En.ROutc for California.

fREDoNIA, April 10, 1901.
Mn. MAH1N: Our company, comprising
eleven persons, started from near Grandview,
Louisa county, this morning, for California,
by the overland route. with ox-teams. The
weather, which for over week had been
dry and pleasant, changed and became quite
sultry yesterday, and several heavy showers
of rain fell last night. Our arrangements
having been previously made, however, the
oxen were hitched to the wagons, and, not
outstanding the promise of more rain, we
babe farewell to the pleasing routine of life in
the abode of civilized men, and adopted the
costumes and discipline common to western
adventures. We had just fairly started,
when the rain commenced falling in torrents,
and think might almost say, without be-
ing charged with lively imagination, that
the very windows of heaven were at least
thrown open for time, so enormous was
the quantity of rain which fell. Of course,
the drivers of the cattle, one of whom was
your humble servant, were thoroughly satu-
rated; and this, with the mud underfoot,
tended to render the first days journey pec.s.
liarly pleasant. But, according to the trite
saying of some wiseacre that Bad begin.
ing makes good ending" we will come out
ali right in the end. Time, and few jot-
tincs which purpose placing at your dispo.
sal will tell.
Wheat in the section through which We
passed looks excellent, and the ground is
already prepared by many farmers for corr
planting, which, should, the weather permit
will nearly all be planted by the first Of May
From present indications, am inclined t
believe that the grain crop Of 81 will b.
quite as large as that of go. Good prices
will then alone be needed to restore tn
"eood times" so fcrvently prayed for.
l have nothing Of interest for the present
but will perhaps drop you few lines occa
sionally hereafter. Yours, &C.,
~''4N@3a R. w. s.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

MuscAT1NE DAILY JoURNAL.-We are In
debted to friend Maxim, Of the. Muscatine JOUR-
NAL, for number Of copies of his Daily,
containing late and copious telegraphio DIS
patches from the South. We receive the
Daily JOURNAL from "a to Sc hours in ad-
vance of the Chicago papers, and would ad-
wise all who want the latest news in the
shortest time, to subscribe for the Daily
JOURNAL. We would b pleased, friend
Mahin. to have you continue you. Daily to
our address while the "war" continues, any
-Montezun,a Republican.
We are certainly wellrepaid for our trouble
by the dattering notice Of the Republican,
and would take this occasion to remark that
the people Of Central Iowa are just beginning
to find on. the fact above alluded to--vix: that
they can get the news through the JOURNAL
at least "a hours 10 advance Of the Chicago
papers. During the past two weeks our
subscriptio list has nearly doubled, and is
increasing rapidly every day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
Meeting at Atalissa:

At a meeting of five hundred citizens O
Atalissa and surrounding country, held q
the Freight House in Atalissa, on Monday
evening, April 22d, 1861, Dr.. WV. Waters
was called to the Chair, and c. @. Clark ap
pointed Secretary.
NJ. Hull stated tho object of the meeting
to DO to take the expression of the people or
the present national difficulties; whereupor
committee of three was appointed, con.
sisting of A. Broomhall, A. Heberling, and
Charles DUNCAN, to draft resolutions express
i've of the sense of the meeting. ..
The Committee, after having retired for q
short time, returned and submitted tho fol-
lowing:
WHEREAS, the present unhappy condition
of our country fills with the deepest gloom
and regret the minds of all friends Of liberty.
Of law, and of order, and threatens to destroy
the best government ever instituted amongst
men therefore,
Rssolosd, That political party lines are en-
tirely dissolved, and henceforth the issue
shall be, country or no country; and those
WHO ore sepahSteu Wy IuiS Aesuo SuoA 10
known by the names Of patriot and traitor.
Resolred, That as much as we deprecate
war, with all its multiplied horrors, we
cannot tolerate the persistent insults and
encroachments upon our national property,
our national honor, and our national flag.
Resolued, That it is the duty of every loyal
citizen to defend his country's honor against
the insults and outrsges of its enemies, at
home and abroad.
ResoIced, That those patriots who volun-
teer to defend our beloved country, in this
her hour of need, have our heartfelt prayers
and sympathies; and those who leave fami-
lies at home may safely rely upon the gen.
crosby of patriots at home.
Resolced That those young men who have
so gallantly volunteered to defend their
country carry with them, whether in camp
or on the bloody battlefield, the warmest
sympathy and gratitude of their friends and
countrymen.
All of which was adopted with three rous-
ing cheers.
On motion,
Resolved, that the proceedings of this
meeting be offered for publication in the
Muscatine Journal.
The meeting then adjourned amid the
widest enthusiasm.
W. W. WATERS, CH'N.
Attest, &C. CLARK, sec'y.
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Lines

especially dedicated 10 Company "a" Of The MuseassH
Tolwntssrs: -
Oh, gallant First! We charge You keep
d The sacred trust we yield,
To bear our sountry's dag aloft
Ger many battle field.
We give you up-fathsrs and sons,
Brott ers and husbands true
Go fight our country's battles, while
We "watch and pray" for you.
Oh, gallant First keep we'll our charge
Our country's honor save-
Her "stars and Stripes" plant firmly where
The rebel banners wave,
And If upon those battle fields n
Your lives proud suns shall set,
Our hearts arc strong to mourn your loss
Without one weak regret.
NAUDx FAYE.
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w The Louisville Democrat, Of Thurs
day, says:
We hear o good deal these times about
submission to Abolition rule. If anybody
IS suffering under Abolition rule in this
State, We hope he will report himself, that
he may be relieved. We don't know any in
that condition. If there be such case, it
ought forthwith to be attended to.
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PRAYERS OF THE R!GHTEoUs.-An Amer
loan paper announced the illness of its edi-
tor, piously adding: All good paying sub
scribers are requested to mention him in
their prayers; the others need not, as the
prayers of the wicked avail nothing accord
ing to good authority" -s,--,s-
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Heal the Sick,

Heal the Sick.
Diseases of the Bowels and Stomach always caus-
ed large deposits of hurtful matter left by bad or
impure blood in those important organs and the pos
material in this viiated blood acting tho sys
tenn makes it too weak to throw of this matter by the
natural channels, if any is carried of it II very
small portion. So arise diarrhsa and dysentery collie,
costiveness bad BREATH indigestion, loss Of ap-
petite belching of wind off the stomach ETC. To cure
all these the blood il the e" and must be perfectly
pure and clean then you cannot be sick. short use
JupsoN's MOUNTAIN HERB PILLS will delight you. You
will feel with surprise their mighty and be will
ling say with the red of tho wsst truly they
the "mighty healer"
Judssns Mountain Herb Pills are sold by all Medicine
Dealers. April l, I'm.
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Attention. Military!

If any of the volunteers leave family,
or any person dependent upon them, and
wish the Committee of Relief to assist them
or even to visit them and see that they are
provided, they are requested to give their
names and place of residence to one of tho
committee who are Messrs. Compton,
Woodward. Sells, Dougherty, Richman,
Farnsworth and s. G. Slime. If this is
omitted there will be no assurance of their
receiving any assistance.
". G. WOODWARD,
Secretary of Committee.
Muscatine, April Oath, 1861.
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DIED.
Departed this life the 18th of February, 1861 JONI
WILLIAM BRAUD, iofant of Samuel and Charlotte
Braud aged years months and 10 days.
"Suffer little children to come unto me-"
And by millions, blsst Saviour, they havo gone up
to thee,
And washed in thy blood, one moro has assembled,
Through mortalitys gloom, by thine angels attended.
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STATE OF IOWA, | GO
Muscatine County, 'o'

Muscatine County, co. .. .s.-a.f
TO Michael Laer, Peter Lacr, Casarins Conley, whose
maiden name 'cas Catherine Laslsr, Margret Mores and
all phons it mag
VOU are herby notified that Mary Lawler who has
Joined for the purpose Of suit her husband James
Lawler, filed claim against the estate of John Lawler
deceased, late of Muscatiue county, Iowa. intestate
which James Lawler has been appointed administrator
for the purpose of nquriug into the claim of said
Mary LAWYER and her husband James Lawler the Judge
of the County Court of Muscatiue County, Iowa,
appointed special administrator in said against
said estate of John Lawer deceased the amount Of the
said claim being 1854 that Friday, December g.
A. D. 1860 has been set for hearing of said cause,
at which time and place yon required to appear and
make objections to the proceedings there to be had If
any you have. -..
JOHN R. MISTY,
Atty for Claimants.
The above is continued to April Both, 1861 to
We notice b, publication. J. b: N.
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