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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

our National existence shall be sterhly and
emphatically rebuked. I know the people of
Iowa well enough to believe that appeals to
their magnanimity, if not successful, will be
kindly received and considered, whilst
appeals to their fears will pass by them as
tho idle wind, and that they will risk all
things, and endure all things, in maintaining
the honor of the National flag and in pre-
serving the National Union.
One werd more and | close this letter,
already too long. At the commencement Of
the session, before revolution had assumed
its present gigantic proportions, before any
State had pretended to secede except South
Carolina, before the forts and arsenals of the
United States had been captured, the flag of
the country fired upon and the Capital of the
nation threatened, l assented, as member
of the Senatorial Committee of Thirteen, to
three propositions, which were to the fol-
lowing effect, viz:
LIST. That Congress shall never be permit
ted to interfere with the domestic institutions
Of any State, or to abolish slavery therein.
I'd. That the several States should be
advised to review their legislation in regard
to persons Of color, and repeal or modify all
such laws as might conflict with the Con-
stitution of the United States or with any of
the laws of Congress made in pursuance
thereof.
Sd. 10 admit Kansas into the Union under
the Wyandotte Constitution, and then to
admit the remaining territory belonging to
the United States as two States, one north
and one south of the parallel of go 3O>,
with the provision that these States might be
| subdivIded and new ones erected therefrom
whenever there should be sufficient popua-
! ton for one Representative in Congress upon
sixty thousand square miles.
These propositions, if adopted, would have
quoted the apprehcnsions of the Southern
people as 10 the intention of the people of
the Free States to interfere with slavery in
the States, and would have finally disposed
of all the territory belonging to the Govern
ment. They would have made two very
inconvenient States, but they would have
settled very inconvenient question. They
could have been adopted without any sur
render of principle by anybody or any sec
ton, and therefore without any party and
personal humiliation. But they were spurn
ed by the Disunionists. They preferred to
plunge the country into revolution, and they
have done it. 1t only remains for us now to
obey and enforce the laws and show to the
world that this Government is strong enough
to protect itself from rebellion within as we'll
as from assault without
The issue now made up for the decision of
the people Of this country is between law,
ORDER tho Union and the Constitution, on
the one hand, and revolution, anarchy, dis.
solution aud bloodshed on the other. l do
not doubt as to the side you ard the people
of Iowa will occupy in this contest.
am, very truly,
Your obedient servant,
| JAMES w. GRIMES.
Hon. SAMUEL j. kIRKwooD, Gov. of Iowa.
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NORTH Carolina.

RALEIGH, N. c., Feb. 2.
The State Convention is the leading topic
of conversation here Several members of
Legislature have gone home to prepare for the
coming election of delegates. Volunteer com.
panies are forming throughout the State, to
be ready for any emergency except coercion.
RALEIGH, Feb. 4.
The House to-day passed unanimously
a resolution declaring that, in case recon
Citation fails, North Carolina goes with the
other slave States.
The Legislature will adjourn, perhaps, and
await results
RALEIGH, Feb. s.
The Senate has passed o general State
law.
The House is considering the military
bill.
The news from Virginia elates some and
depresses others. ~
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for the Kansas Sufferers.

ATCHIsoN, Feb. 4.
Messrs. Hyatt and Pomeroy have prepared
the following address to the people OF the
State, which represents truly the condition
of the people of Kansas without question.
starvation in Kansas is frightful, The pros
pect is but one step between $4,000 people
and DEATH An appeal to the press Of the
country, to the churches, to Congress, TO
State Legislatures, to philanthropisls, to the
humane everywhere: Prompt action by the
country or miracle from God can alone save
this people. The famine, like vertex. shows
its trightful centre. All conditions-they
who had food yesterday have none to-day;
they who have food to-day have none for to.
morrow. Seventy teams arrived yesterday
80 were loaded and sent away the dav before
SIC, 900 worth of clothing have been distrib.
uted within the past week. $4,000 cash.
within four days, have been paid for freights.
81 car loads of provisions have arrived within
that time. and yet there is starvation.
PEOPLE are living from hand to mouth, but
barely saved alive. Our funds are now ex-
nausted. The numbers of the destitute in
crease frlghtfully. The melting SHOWS of
February and the OVERLOOKING streams must
shortly prevent the distant sufferers from
coming here to get supplies. Their salvation
depends upon our promptness in establishing
depots OF provisions at accessible points.
Without funds the whole work must cease.
The intermission of a week is death and
desolation. Unless the country gives US
seed there can be no harvest, and the seed
wheat should be in the ground within forty
days at least
hundred thousand dollars is needed for
food and as much more for seed. In the
heart OF the country, and the name of
Christ, we make this earnest appeal.
signed. THAD. HYATT,
In behalf of perishing multitude.
| | endorse every word of the above.
| [Signed.] S. O. PoMERoY.
Chairman of the Kansas Relief Committee
and General Agent of Distribution.
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virginia.

RICHMOND, Feb D.
Very few of the delegates elected are sub
missionists. They intend to exhaust every
honorable means, but will go for secession
unless southern rights are fully guaranteed.
If the peace Congress fails to effect settle
ment the Convention will doubtless give the
question to the people.
NORFOLK, Feb. S.
Wise is elected by very decided major
ity. Mathews, secessionist, is elected in
Montague.
RICHMOND, Feb. 4.
The Senate voted, to-day, to send back the
Union resolutions. A resolution was to-day
adopted that, in the opinion of the General
Assembly, there are no just grounds for the
belief that the citizens of Virginia mediate
an attack or seizure of the Federal property
or an invasion of the District of Columbia,
end all preparations for defense are unne
cesssry so far as this State is concerned.
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The Home SquadrOn---Rum
Attack Ola IT. Sumter.

New YORK, Feb. 4.
We have late and important news from the
Home Squadron. On the 10th of January,
the commander in chief of the fleet received
orders, through Col. Pickens at Washington,
to send Immediately to Florida the u S. sleam
frigate Powhattan and the sailing corvette St.
Louis. An official survey and general quar-.
tiers, superintendent by flag Officer endergrass,
was then hell ON the corvette Cumberland,
the frigate Sabine and St. Louis. A sham
boat battle was soon after improvised off San
Francisco, where the usual routine of action
was gone through with. A critical examina-
ton of the condition of the Squadron demon
strated the fact that every ship was short of
provisions, and that it would be madness to
send them probably on a hostile mission in
such state. The impression prevailed ex-
tensively that the vessels would 90 to Havana
for provisions, and then obey the instructions
of Mr.. Toucey. Serious disaffection existed
among some Of the officers Of the Powhattao
when her destination became known to them,
The third Lieutenant, Purser and first Lieu
tenant Immediately rendered their resigna-
tons, but the Captain, while conditionaly
accepting them, refused to allow their depart
ure from the steamer. The most intense
excitement existed in the Squadron, and it
was found necessary to issue an order pro-
hibting all officers, sailors and marines from
conveying political news or naval movements
in their letters, as they would be opened and
read.
The Times Washington correspondent
intimates that Fort Sumter has been reinforced
by the steamer Brooklyn, which landed up.
ward of 300 n,en at the Fort by means Of
row boats and mutfled oars.
A runior is current that Fort Sumter had
been attacked. No dispatches have been
received from Major Anderson at the Depart
ment for three days
1t is said tn at the Virginia Commissioners
to the Border State Convention will offer, the
first thing to-I morrow, resolution deprecatne
force toward seeding States. If this is voted
down, the SO uthern States will secede.
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--latest from California.
Fort KEARNRY. Fet

FORT KEARNRY, Feb. 5.
The Pony Express, with San Francisco
dates to the 18th ult., passed here at o'clock
this morning.
The election Of Speaker Of the Assembly,
on the 18th, was effected by a coalition
between the Republicans and Douglas Dem
ocrats. 4 similar coalition will be attempted
to elect Douglas man T. S. Senator.
The Governors message was delivered on
the 18th. The principal feature was the
strong ground taken in favor of preserving
the Union in opposition to Pacific Republic.
A Union meeting is proposed at Sacra-
mento, when all candidates for US. Senator
will be called upon to define their positions.
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Mr. Cameron.
PHILADELPHIA,

PHILADRLPHIA, Feb. 3.
The Sunday Mercury publishes the con-
versation had with Mr. Lincoln by the CON-
mittee of the Central Republican Club at
Lincoln, Ill.,, for the purpose Of urging the
appointment Of Mr.. Cameron to the Cabinet.
MIR. Lincoln stated great desire to appoint
him, but charges were made from Ohio and
the Western States of his corruption in OBJ
tanning contract, which, if proved, must
exclude him, but if he vindicates himself
he expressed the strongest disposition to
appoint him.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
Tno Warrington Convention.

The Warrington Convention.
The Convention of Border States, both Slave
and Free, proposed BY Virginia, for pacifca-
ton, met at Washington, Monday. Commits
sioners were in attendance from Virginia,
North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri, Indi-
ana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Della
aware, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
On account of the Convention sitting with
closed doors, we have nothing satisfactory
as to its doings.
We have very little faith that anything
will be accomplished by the Convention,
unless the Slave States will consent to settle
the matter on terms less exacting than any
they have yet proposed.
The Convention Of Cotton States also met
at Montgomery, Monday, but has adjourned
to await the action of the Washington Con
vention.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

Green, Of Missouri, rather had Doug
las n tn, Senate the other day \ bill for
the organization OF tho Territory os Idaho
was under consideration, and Green had
offered m amendment to the effect that tn 9
Legislature should not impair the rights Of
pronerty, DC. when Douglas, shutting some
intended insalt to his late pet doctrine of
Squat.cr Sovereignty, pitched inSo iho amend
ment, and argued the right of the Terrific
rial Legislature 10 arrange these matters in
tleir own way. Green coolly turned to the
AansasNebras&l Act, reported by Douglas
himself, AMI -..l The identical provisions he
had offered in hi, amendment The Senate
exploded, AM Dnegiis cot mad, saying that
il the d:scuss;"o OF public questions it was
not faic to Ia: in :s,ues # individual con.
sf-taDnv
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

CooL.-The proposition Of the Texas Leg
islature to send to Washington for $lS4, 900
due that State from the General Government,
before seeding, is about as cool as any thing
on record.
"Mr. Smith," said darby to a gentle.
man, ''Massa wish to know if you can pay
dis little bill, to-day? ?" 'Your master is in
great hurry" replied Smith, ''does he think
am going to run away?" "Oh, mol" said
the grinning Ethiopian, she gwine to run
aWay hisself!"
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New York Senator.

ALBANY, Feb. 2.
The Republicans, in caucus, this evening,
on the 10th ballot nominated Ira Harris, Of
Albany, to succeed VIM. II. Seward in the
United States Senate. His principal opponents
were Horace Greeley and VIM. W. Evarts.
ALBANY, Feb. 4.
Ex-Gox. Horatio Seymour was, to-day,
nominated by the Democrats for U. S. SEN
ator, TO succeed VIM Ii. Seward
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

W Warned by the fate Of Taylor and
Harrison, and excited by the mysterious re-
ports of their 'taking Off," and fearing that
Lincoln might share the same fate, which he
surmised for the others, an old fellow walked
all the way up from distant Manard, last
week, to give the President elect his solemn
warning. Arriving in the sesence-chamber
of Republican royalty, lie became sbashed
and forgot his errand. He was turning to
leave, when sudden inspiration struck him
and he said quickly, 81 won't leave till tell
ye, sir Jest mark my words Don't you
eat nothing except scAot tile old ,1oman cooks
for ye !" Lincoln's fearless and hearty
laugh sent the old man away comforted.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
Vernon Opposed to Compromise.

BURLINGTON, VI, FEB. D.
The late delegates to the Chicago Conven-
ton from Vermont, comprising many of the
leading Republicans of the State, met inform
ally at Montpelier, yesterday, and unani-
mously protested against the adoption of any
of the proposed plans Of compromise before
Congress.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

Sever conservative gentiom Eli Il ON
Tennessee Visited Nj. Lincoln, At Springfield,
a few days aga, ahi left favorsbly impressed
il regard 80 - rational views. Mr. Lincoln
declined giviii:. t6ein ASSURANCE of any con-
ccssion, With which they appeared well
satisfied.
The Springfield .onraol, of the Goth ult,
authorltativcly contradicts the reports from
Washington that DIR. Lincoln was pledged to
the Border State compromise, or any other,
and says he stands i'nmovably upon the
Chicago platform.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
Connecticut Democratic State
Convention.

NEW HAVEN, FEB. 6.
The Democratic State Convention met in
this city, this morning. and organized by the
choice of VIM. B. Burrill as President The
morning was occupied IN the appointment of
the usual committees. Hon. j. c. LOOMS. of
Bridgeport, is prominently named as the
candidate for Governor. The Convention is
full one. 1t is supposed that the majority
of the committee of twenty-one onr solutions
are Douglas men
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

The CONFLICT IN MABYLAND.-Partyf feeling
in Maryland is most embittered and fierce.
The contest is especially raging between the
Convention and the anti Convention men.
The latter have the support Of the Governor,
while the former are determined to hold .
Convention, whether authorized or not.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

IND1ANA.-The resolutions passed by the
Indiana Legislature authorizing the appoint
ment of Commissioners under the Virginia
proposition. requires the Commissioners so
appointed to take no action until nineteen of
the States are represented, and without first
having referred any agreement that may be
reached, to the action of their State Legisla-
ture. They also demand that the Convention
shall adjourn until such time as the States
have an opportunity of being represented.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

Pr GREs, OF SECESSION Il we "count OUT
he six seeding States, there are now SO
members of the United States Senate. The
Republicans will have exactly halt, besides
the Vice President.
In the House, s'counting out" the seceders,
there are ia Republicans, 70 Democrats ard
d "Americans"-in all 81. Republican ma
jority over all, %.
Thus, if the seceders refuse to come back,
Lincoln will enter upon the Presidency with
a majority Of his political friends in both
ho.:ses
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

The RIGHT OF SECESSION. -Here is peep
into the future. how does it look
January, 1870 United States voted to
buy Canads of England for $50, 100000.
February, l670-England assents, provi
ded Canada is willing.
March, 1870 Canada votes yea.
April, 1S7o--Money paid, s25, 100000.
May, 1s70-Canada belongs to the United
States.
June, 1870 - Canada seeded, under her
reserved rights as Sovereign State."-
Boston Journal.
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Alleged Fraud by Heavy Dry
Goods Dealers

BOSTON, Feb. 2.
G. Il. Sprague and G. G. Mann, Of the
firm of Sprague, Mann d Co., dry-goods
dealers, were before the Police Court to-day,
and held in $4,000 bail each on charge
of attempting to defraud their creditors in
New York and Boston, of whom they had
purchased dry-goods. 1t is alleged that
their recent purchases amount to $4,000,
and they now account but for $4,000.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

GALL THINGS TO ALL MEN."-A greenish
fellow lately arrived at Springfield, ILL.,, from
North Carolina and astonished the hotel
clerk by adding the word "Abolitionist" to
his name upon the register. Being pumped,
be confessed that hesupposed "they were all
abolitionists where Lincoln lived, ready to
lynch any Southerner," and hence thought
best, while being among the wolves, to as
sumo the airs of one.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

Gov. KIRKwooD AT SPRINGFIELD. - The
Springfield (lll.) correspondent of the Chi
cago Tribune, writing under date of the
4th inst, says:
Gov Kirkwood, Of Iowa, arrived this
evening. He says the Iowa delegation in
Congress have been instructed to act as
commissioners from that State.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

KENTUCKY AGAINST SECESSION Ken
lucky Senate, on Friday, gave a decided
expression adverse to calling a Secession
Convention. A resolution, declaring it in
expedient to take further action on that
subject at present, passed by vote of 25 to
IA. The Union feeling is gaining ground in
Kentucky, and will almost certainly tri-
umph, BY large majority, whenever the
question can come before the people.
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Snail We Submit z

The demands of the secess,onists amount
virtually to surrender Of the right Of suffrage
by the North. We have no right to vote as
we please, and in accordance with our con-
victiors. We are asked to give guarantee
that no man shall hereafter be elected Presi-
dent who is not entirely acceptable to the
South. Are we prepared to surrender our
boosted privilege of voting as we please -?
No, neverl We are willing to abide by the
Constitution as it is, under which the country
has grown great, and shall resist all attempts
to subvert or overthrow il.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

E% 4 tariff on sugar was enacted for
the special benefit of Louisiana. No other
State Was interested in the home protection
to that article. Now that Louisiana has
gone out of the Union, there is no sufficient
reason for the continuance Of that protec-
ton. 4 proposition is now before Congress
to place sugar on the free list. Let it be
done by all means.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

JouN BRLL.-The secession Nashville pa
pers are very bitter upon Hon. John Bell
for having, as they say, in recent speech
IN that city defended Mr.. Seward and Mr..
Lincoln. We have no report Of what Mr..
Bell said, but he appears to have made a
very straight-out Union speech.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

FLOYD TO STAND TRIAL. - Ex-Secretary
Floyd has written to Washington to announce
that he will go to that city to stand trial, and
will not enter on the canvass with the
Secessionists.
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Utah.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3.
The Salt Lake correspondent of the Re-
Publican says the memorial about to be pre-
sen,ed to Congress for the admission of Utah
into the Union, with Constitution for the
State of Deserett, will be the last appeal on
the part of the Mormons.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
Georgia Demands Her Arms.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.
A special Albany dispatch to the Herald
says that Gov. Morgan received a dispatch
from Gov Brown, of Georgia, demanding the
board the steamer Monticello. The Governor
has not replied vet.
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100000 for Emergency.

BosToN, Feb. 2.
The House went into secret session, to-
day, to consider the bill appropriating $780,
900 to the emergency fund. 1t is supposed
that an important communication had been
received, as the bill passed under suspen-
sion of the rules.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
Death of a Noted Presbyterian
Clergyman.

NEWARK, Feb. B.
The Rev. Nicholas Murray, d. D., the
well known "Kirwan," died, last evening" at
his residence. He was prominent man in
the Old School Presbyterian Church, and
pastor of the West Church in Elizabeth for
many years.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
Louisiana Secession Convention
.-.TeXas Seeded.

New ORLEANS, Feb. 2.
In the. convention, to-day, resolution to
establis n standing army was made the spe-
eial or der for Tuesday
resolution comforting citizenship on
person Is residing in the State on the day of
the 'Sassage of the ordinance of secession
was referred.
I)ae convention has adjourned till Monday.
a. resolution to report the expediency of
adopting an ordinance exempting from tax
alton for years all property and capital
employed in manufacturing, was referred to
the committee on commerce
The Texas House of Representatives has
passed, by vote of Is to IS, resolution
legalizing call for a convention to render
bill of rights
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 4.
The Convention appointed a com mittee to
adopt flag.
A resolution was offered that the Csnven-
tloA shall not consider itself a Legislative
body, except for particular purpose, when
called together.
The State expenses for the past week have
been $40, 900.
proposition as soon as possible, to avoid
the extra expense, to adjourn the Convention
was referred.
New ORLEANS, Feb 5.
The Custom House was opened yesterday
under the government of Louisiana.
A rumor reached this city, last night, that
the Convention of Texas had passed an ord-
nance of secession, by 154 to g. The sent-
ment in favor of uniting Texas with the
Southern Confederacy is represented to be
largely in the ascendant.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

PosT-MAsTER GENERAL. - Horati0 King,
First Assistant Postmaster, has been form
ally appointed Postmaster General of the
United States, by President Buchanan.
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ATruce with the Rebels.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb. 2.
A truce has been concluded. The Mis-
sissippians return home on Monday, and the
Alabama troops remain until relieved,
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Seward.

suggest to our Republican contemporaries
'hat 1t would be we'll to suspend Judgment on
the present position ofthis eminent statesman.
II is difficult for us to understand Just what
nc means. We have all had mistaken con-
ndence IN hi hrmness and fidelity to princi-
PIE. Let rs await his further actor. before
condemning him. We regret to see that the
chicago Tribune and Journal are at swords
points on this matter. Let them drop the
Improbable contest for the present.