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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

A DRUNKEN WOMAN DISTURBING A CHuRoH.
Friday night, during religious services at
the Methodist Church, the audience was
thrown into considerable consternation BY
the entrance of ON intoxicated woman, clap
ping her hands, singing and halloing. She
was Immediately arrested by A. F. Adams,
ESQ and taken before the Mayor, who fined
her 81 and sent her to Jail. Her name is
Ellen Manahan-the same who was reported
drunk on the streets New Years day. She
has three small children and crippled hus-
band, who are dependent for livelihood on
saving wood. Herca is truly a dcplorable
one. The wretch who furnishes her with
LIQUOR deserves the severest punishment OF
the law.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
Arrival of the California Steamer
with 81, 100000 in Specie.
Nm, Xonx Ian

The steamer Northern Light, from Aspin-
wall, Dec. 25th, brings nearly million and
q half in specie.
The revolution was progressing i'll Cartha
gena. The city Of Santa Martha was cap
tured on the Sth of December, by the Revo-
lutionists, the Government troops escaping
to Aspinwall, on board several Government
vessels and schooners. The Revolutionists
committed great excesses at Santa Martha,
but were prevented from plqndering the
Custom House BY the intervention Of the
British frigate Tagus.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

THR CIVIC RAIL1oAD BILL.-The Pacific
Railroad peasure that passed the House Of
Representatives, on the Goth ult, is that of
Mr.. Curt Of Iowa, and was offered as an
amendmt to the Nebraska land bill. It
provided'r road starting from the western
border otissouri and the southern border of
Iowa, to,eet within 200 miles west of the
Mlssouriver, and then to unite in single
trunk hihe best and shortest route, near
Salt Lakto San Francisco, or the navigable
waters ohe Sacramento. The other road is
to startom Fort Smith and point on the
western'rder Of Louisiana, wit!, two con-
verging es westward till junction is made
with thead chartered by the Texan Legis-
lature. he prevalent opinion at Washington
is that 9 hill will be defeated by the
Democrs majority in the Senate.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
Republicans standing Firm.


We are pleased to notice, not only from
the Republican press, but from the express
sions of private individuals, that there 10 9
fixed determination in the party to stand
firm to ito principles. "If," says CORES
pondent Of the NJ 2. Tribune, in Western
New York, tour Representatives in Congress
concede to the South protection to slavery
in the Territories, or even the right 20 carry
slavery there, we will trample them under
our feet when they come home and ask our
indorsement. While we deprecate the idea
Of the dissolution Of the Union, still, if it
cannot remain together unless We bow inV
submission to the slave power, We say let
the bond be severed I"
This writer speaks the sentiment, not
merely of Republicans, but of q great pro-
portion of the free States a. we'll. Abraham
Lincoln, and the maintenance OF the Oonsti-
tuition as it is, have to-day many more sup
porters than voted the Republican ticket IN
November. s.i
We give in another column communica-
lion from plain.spoken old farmer of this
sounty, on this subject. 1t has Significance
rom the fact that it comes from ono Of the
|oemer of the land, who does his own think
ne and is MT politician by trade. We
re happy to find that the farmers, who
gere most severely tried by the decline in
Foduoe, which many were made to believe
tas the result of Lincoln's election. are
Unanimous in the opinion that the Republi.
"a party should stand firm to its principles.
Qnr cotemporary in this city lately made
Ele declaration that farmers were rushing
20 the presence Of Democratic editors to
bscribe for their newspapers. saying they
pusd have nothing more to do with the =
'oolition" Republican sheets. We have
't heard of any farmers doing the like, r
70 doubt very much whether our cotem. !
'qary has experienced any such ''rush. -
rh farmers are all right. We have not :.
ond man amongst them who regretted
ht be voted for Lincoln but on the con- 9,
ray, many who did not vote for him would u
lYAo now, if the opportunity were again r.
jered. o'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

H The Disunionlsts must feel a little
chagrined to see the stock and grain markets
begin to improve just the moment the little
pestilential State of South Carolina is out of
the Union. Isn'tit provoking that the world
ssi1 move, even though South Carolina has
resolved to stand still?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

~ The Reuiew accuses us of "ratting," !"
and in the same paragraph offers to publish
advertisements at 25 per cent. reduction on
our rates and do job work at 10 per cent.
reduction on our prices, which it calls "treat-
ing honorably dishouorable competitor"
In the same issue, it confesses to ungram-
matical sentences in its editorials, yet charges
us with "slandering" it for exposing them.
Verify, our neighbor is man Of "many
parts"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

RAISING MONEY IN SourH CAROLINA.
South Carolina, being hard up for funds, is
using extraordinary means for raising money.
A tax Of sixteen dollars per head has been
levied upon slaves, and the banks which have
taken part of the four hundred thousand
dollar loan have received an unlimited privil-
ege to issue notes indefinitely, without being
bothered about their redemption. This is the
old Continental system, and must end in .
fearful depreciationof South Carolina currency,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

COUNTING THE PRESIDENTIAL VoTE.-The
second Wednesday in February is the day
fixed by law for counting the electorR vote
in Congress, and declaring the election of
President and Vice President of the United
States. 1t is now openly asserted that a plan
is under consideration to defeat, if it may
be, the action of the law by the refusal of
the Senate to meet the House of Represent
atives, and participate in counting and
declaring the vote
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

e Mr.. Nealley' boot and shoe store was
removed to his new building on the corner
Of Second and Sycamore streets, some weeks
ago. The room is large and well adapted to
his business. We regret to learn that Mr..
Nealley is still confined to his room by rheu-
matism, having been disabled from attend
ing to business for upwards of two months.
Mr.. Lord, polite and accommodating gem
tleman, has charge of the store at present.
Give him q call
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
slavery or DisunioD.

The disunion question has narrowed down
to this point. The North must submit Ia
have slavery made national and freedom SEQ.
tional, else the Union will be dissolved. Not
withstanding Jefferson, the father Of Democ-
racy, declared that the Almighty has no
attribute that can take side with the extension
and perpetuation Of slavery" J" we find some Of
his professed followers in favor Of q Compro.
mise which makes slavery national. Wash.
ington, Monroe, and all the great and good
men Of our country, bore their testimony
against slavery. Washington chopped some
plan might be adopted by which slavery in
this country could be abolished" We stand
BY the doctrine Of the Fathers, and 70 for
FREEDOM and the UNION.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

POPULATION OF CITIES IN TaE UNITED
STA!ss.-The following table shows the pop
ulation Of nine Of the principal cities in the
U nited States, by the census Of 1860; also,
the population in 1850, the actual increase
from 1850 to 1860, and the per oentage OF
increase
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

TIE Army AND SEcEssIoN.-It is reported
that some one asked the veteran Gen. Wool,
the other day, if the army would be likely to
divide in case of secession, and fail to obey
orders from the new President. The gallant
old man drew himself up proudly and replied,
"Do you think, sir, the army is going to fail
the country at the moment it is needed? No,
sir. Furthermore, allow no officer or man
under my command to admit the possibility
Of disunion, and, if hear that any one has
spoken in favor of it, will court-martial him
with all possible expedition; and Gen. Scott
feels as do, SIR"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
The AdministratlOn Letting the
Southern Forts 60 by Default.

Southern Forts go Dy De1ault.
WAsHlNGroN, Jan. 3.-It is believed from
what is known here, that in the course Of q
few days the forts at Pensacola and Key
West. Fort Morgan. Ala, the fort at Ship
Island, nesr the mouth of Lake Borgne, to-
gether with the arsenal at Baton Rouge, and
Fort Johnson, ON Cape Fear River, will be
seized and garrisoned by the troops Of the
respective States in which they lie.
Senator Toombs received . dispatch TO-
day, saying that the forts in Georgia were
seized by order of Governor Brown. Private
information says if any attempt be made to
reinforce the arsenal at Augusta, or to re-
move the arms, it will be ct once seized.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 3.-The returns from
Georgia indicate that large majority OF the
secession delegates are elected. Forts Pull
aski and Jackson have been occupied by the
Georgia State troops under the instructions
of the Governor Of that State. But for this
action on the part Of the Governor, the
Savannah papers say there would have
been Afforded spontaneous uprising OF
the people.
CHARLEsToN, Jan.
We learn from gentleman who arrived
here this morning from Savannah, that the
forts are in the possession of the Georgia
State troops They are occupied BY $50 men
and an armorer with 80 men is engaged in
cleaning the guns to render them serviceable.
The State Of Georgia has also taken posses-
sion Of the United States revenue cutter 10
that station.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

AN ADDRESS FROM WINTER DAv1s.-Winter
Davis, Of Marylsnd, has issued an address to
his constituents against disunion. He says
Baltimore will be ruined if she joins either
Northern or Southern confederacy. He
thinks the project of calling together the
Legislature looks to secession, and the State
cannot enter into an agreement on the subject
with Virginia without violating the Ccnstitu-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
Message Of the Governor Of Mis-
souri,,

ST.. Louis, JAN 4;
Gov. Jackson's inaugural is almost exclu :
sively devoted to discussions of Federal
relations. He says: 1.-THE destiny OF the
slave holding States is identical, and Missouri
will best consult her own interests and the
interests of the whole community, by timely
declaration of her determination to stand by
her sister slave-holding States, in whose
wrongs she participates and with whose in
stitutions and people she sympathizes.
Missouri will remain in the Union 80 long
as there is hope of maintaining the guar
antees of the Constitution, but if the North
ern States are determined to put the slave.
holding States on footing Of inequality, by
preventing the entrance of slaves into the
Territories, and admitting no more slave
States into the Union, and persisting in nul-
lifying and perverting the Constitution in
reference to slave property, then they them
selves practically abandon the Union, and
cannot expect the South to submit to such q
government"
The Governor opposes coercion, and
says ''the project of maintaining the gov
ernment by force may lead to consolidated
despotism but never to union. Our govern
ment is based upon justice and equality.
Standing armies and mercenary soldiers are
subject to the will of the Executive and are
the last remedies for violated constitutions
and laws. The first drop Of blood shed in
war of aggression on sovereign State
will arouse q spirit which will result in the
overthrow of the entire Federal system" The
Governor has not abandoned all hope for tie
preservation of tho Union. but believes BY
prudence and well-directed efforts an adjust
ment alike honorable to both sections may
be effected. He opposes Congressional COM
promises, and says the South can rely only
upon constitutional guarantees, and to this
end, he advises the calling Of Southern Con-
ventions to agree upon such amendments to
the Constitution as wonld secure their just
rights, snd submit them to the Northern
States for action. He also advises the call
, ing of State Convention to ascertain the
will of of the people on the subject. Turn
ing to State matters, the Governor advises
thorough organization of the militia, to
repel invasion and protect the property OF
citizens. He recommends the Legislature
to take action on the Suspension of specie
payment by the banks.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

- John B., Raskin, member of Con-
gress, hes written to Gov. Morgan, Of New
York, urging sthe formation Of volunteer
militsly companies, to sustain, if need b,
tie Onion TO protect the Federal praperty,
|a41 ~ II processing the Federal lsws."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

SOUTHERN CoNvsNr1oN. The Legislature
OF Arkansas, on the 2lst of December adont-
cd joint resolutions calling for Convention
OF the slave-holding States, to be held at
Nashville, Tenn, on the fourth Monday in
January. They provided also for the election
OF commissioners to the proposed Convention.
Inc resolutions were adopted by large
nejorities in both branches Of the Legisla.
ture.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
~In 1850, after the passage of the Com

vs. III 4oou, aIter the passage OF the Com.
promise measures, Henry Clay wrote:
Suppose We should be disappointed, and
the standard should be raised Of open resist
ance to the Union, the Constitution and the
laws, what is to be done? There can be but
one possible onst0er; ; the pooer, the authority
and dignity Of the Government ought to be
maintained, and resistance put down at
erery hazard. The moment daring hand is
raised TO resist by force the execution of the
laws, the duty Of enforcing them arises, and,
if the conflict which may ensue should lead to
civil war, the resisting party, having begun it,
will be responsible for all the consequences"
How different this from the language of the
sworn defenders of the Constitution and the
Union now in the seats Of power at Washing
ton! President Buchanan weeps in private
with terror, lest he should be assassinsted by
the emissaries of Southern treason, and pro-
poses to surrender to them the forts without
which they cannot hope to consummase their
guilty designs! 1t is said that he believes
that he will be the last American President; !;
it IS certainly to be hoped that there will
never be another such as he.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

UNION len IN THE CABINRr.-Two mem.
bers OF Buchanan's Cabinet are said to
be true, % and really patriotic Union men,
namely fessrs. Holt, of the War and Post
Office dFtments, and Stanton, the Attor-
ney Genl. A dispatch from Washington
Gays: is we'll understood that acting
Seerstapf War, Holt, and Attorney Gen.
eFal Ston are at liberty to take whatever
measurihey may deem necessary for the
public ID. They are taking measures to
maintahe honor ofour flag and to protect
the pup property" The report of the
resignsa of Secretaries Thomas and
Thomp is untrue.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

b6-Ar. Aldrich, clerk Of the last House
of Representatives, through his paper, the
Hamilton Freeman, says the House Journals
are now about ready for distribution. The
delay thus far, he says, has been entirely uA-
ayoidable. aas ~ 81 assi3 - - a@s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

~ A drove Of 444 hogs crossed the
river from Illinois, on the ice, Saturday.
Thew went 10 Buffers pork house.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
CHARLESTON. Jan. A.
Adjournment OF the Rebel Com
v0mtlOn.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 4.

VHAh1HcI0Ni V7Hs 1s
The Convention, to-day, appointed as
delegates to the General Congress of the
seceding States, Hon. T. F. Withers, 8. M.
Keitt, A. W. Boyce, R. B. Rhett jr., X. W.
Barnwell, and y. G.. Iemminger. w.
Rhules was appointed Secretary to receive
the report Of the commissioners to Wash
ineton.
The South Carolina Convention adjourned
at 10 O'Clock this morning, subject to the
call Of the President.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

HEAVY BANK ROBBERY AT OeuAwkA, LII
Early on Wednesday morning, the bank Of
Messrs' :. 5. Phelps& Co., of Oquawka, Ill.,,
was entered during the temporary absence
OF the clerk, and currency and specie to the
amount of $1,000 stolen. The burglars en-
tered by unlocking the front door, then
unlocking drawer, from which they took
the key to the vault. They secured the
money and escaped. As yet there is no
clue to the robbers. The money taken was
as follows: Warren Co. Bank $l3O. State
BANK OF Iowa $40, Missouri and Kentucky
currency sl,S35, gold $446, silver $a5, Ali
sana Bank, ILL.,, $500, Bond Co. Bank $500,
and other Illinois and Wisconsin currency
$6,348. r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
Dread Of servile Insurrectiou.

Ore00 or Serv1i0 lnsurreCtiOu.
The President, in his last msassge, said
"that q sense Of security no longer exists
around the family affairs Of the Southern
people. and that the feeling Of peace At home
has given place to apprehensions of seryile
insurrections." If this is the stste of feeling
in the South now-if these are the perils that
already surround that unfortunate people, and
which, even now, are SO alarming that '.many
matron throughout the South retires in
dread Of what may befall herself and her
children before the morning"-how much
more aggravated and terrible will their condi-
hon be when they cut loose from Northern
and are left to defend themselves
against their slaves, who must know that. |
lnder such circumstances, their chances of |
,aining freedom by insurrection are greatly |
ncreascds The South, in Its madness, seems |
o overlook these awful realities of the future.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
$4,000

Two million five hundred aud forty.fiye
thousand dollars is certainly snug sum to
DO distracted from the National Treasury
during . sipsle Administration offsur years,
even If it should not be swollen-as no douht
Il !: must be BY further deialcations yet to be
discovered.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

e. There was an enthusiastic anti-seces-
sion demonstration At New Orleans ON the
evening Of the 16th ult. A great meeting
Of like character was recently held at
Parkersburgh, Virginia. ,,sis5 .,a saa -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

~ Since they have got out of the Union,
Aessrs. Rhett, Keitt and Spratt, of South
Carolina, have severally made speeches de-
claring their belief that the Fugitive Slave
Law is unconstitutional. Mr.. Rhett declar-
ed that if he was northern man, he would
resist it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

TNeidig 4 Son have been engaged the
past week in putting up ice for summer use.
They find il in very good shape and Is pure
= crystal. Il 10 their intention to put up
about 500 tons.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
Terrible Explosion.

New BEDFORD, Mass. Jan. 2.
Messrs Howland's oil works, on Fish Isl-
and, exploded this evening, jarring houses,
breaking windows and detaching plastering.
Two men, named nownie and Welsh, were
taken dead from the ruins, and several
others were badly injured. The cause Of the
explosion and tho amount Of loss are not
yet known.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
Later from Europe.

Arrsvaz of the Steamer Aussralasian-Ds-
tail. ofthe China Peace 1Teaty-lncreass
of Excitement in Hungary = Singular
Weather Phenomenon in England.
New YORK, Jan. 3.
The steamer Australasian arrived, this
morning, bringing English adyices pio
Queenstown, Of the 23d ult.
Breadstuas at Liverpool closed firm, with
an upward tendency. Corn shade dearer;
mixed and yellow 3as. Provisions were
unchanged.
The Australasian brings nearly million in
specie.
PARIS, Saturday.-A dispatch from Barren
Gros to the Emperor Napoleon confirms the
announcement Of peace with China, the ulti-
matum of Shanghai being accepted and ratif-
cations exchanged. Francereceives6 60, ,000, 900
francs indemnify, 1000, 900 being paid down.
The emigration of coolies is permitted. The
churches, cemeteries, &C., formerly belonging
to the Christians throughout the Empire, are
| to be restored to them. zs DeWns was sung
in the Cathedral at Pekin on the occasion Of
the restoration of the cross to the summit Of
that edifce. It appears from letter from
Gen. De Mortauban to the French Minister Of
War that the Emperor's palace was not sacked
by the French army, as previously reported.
On the contrary, nothing was touched unit
the arrival of the English, when an equitable
division of the spoils was made under the
commissioners from both the armies.
Political fermentation continues in Hungary
Count Feleki, the Hungarian refugee, hat
been arrested in Dresden, with false pass
port, and delivered up to Austria. 81
{ The Paris Noniteur says that portion Q
! the French army at Pekin is to be dispatched
to Cochin China, for the purpose OF attack:n
the city If Hue, the Emperor's capital an
, residence. -, - ss4 ~s sf.5 *
4 Lord Dalhousie died in London on the 10th
> A terrible explosion occurred at Hutton O
! the 10th. Twenty miHers we're killed.
. There had been severe snow storms j
various parts OF England, blocking the raj
!. roads. at Northumberland. the snow y.
q ipreceded BY . violent thunder storm. II
Q same phenomenon occurred at the Isle |,
' Wight. At the latter place. the lightning d
Z much dsmage, the tower Of Kenwin churc
3 being denolshsd, and ! woman struck dea
lni the strssk r,asas ssa ~ ssaasss > - ,gr
z< ,8t Se asss ssss9xt=s.y So VI
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

80 hong the consequences Of secession,
there ine, at least, which will be great
improvent on the present state OF affairs.
II the athern States form an independent
governat, the citizens of the North can
travel hugh those States without danger of
person violence, because the American
dover,nt has always extended to its citi.
zens ireign countries that protection which
IS denthem at home; and, when the South
oecoma different nation, its people will
have Use courtesy towards the citizens Of
the I'D States, or be whipped.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11

- The Dubuque Times, referring to
notice in our paper that Mr.. McNutt was to
lecture before the Literary Institute, says:
"Our old friend Mac, We see, 10 irrepress.
ible. Long may he wave! A better-hesrted
man or . moro polished gentleman never
catered to the public mind, either from tho
rostrum or chair editorial" .... .-