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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
Esy The Southern Confederacy will no

Bar The Southern Confederacy will not
get along with less than twenty millions a
year. The wealth of the Confederacy con-
sists chiefly, almost solely, in lands and
negroes This wealth represents itself to the
world in cotton. This cotton for ten years
to come is now:placed under 'frst mort
gage" of public faith to meet the present
small loan of fifteen millions. Whence will
be derived the security of the many future
millions needed by the Confederacy in ali
the vicissitudes Of peace and plenty, or
short crops and war, for ten years to come
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
From the South.

From the South.
Excitement at Charleston-The Var Feel
ing at Peterborough, Montgomery and
August0.
CHARLESTON. April 6.
The public are by no means disappointed
bv the recent news Of warlike movements.
The Oonfederacy is ready to receive its Wis
itors in any form. The supplies of Fort
Sumter are not yet cut of. Affairs, how
ever, seem to be eliminating.
Especial Dispatch to the N. Y. Herald.]
CHARLESTON, April 6.
War is expected within "a hours. Every
man is ordered on duty. Excitement in
tense
PETERsBURaH, Va, April 6.
The excitement is very great. and the war
news is discussed on every corner, Ill
willing it should come, and all say Virginia
must 60 out of the Union.
MONTGOMERY, April 6.
The people are pleased at tho prospect Of
brush. All faces are bright with anticips
ton.
AUGUSTA. g.. April 6.
Little reliance 10 placed in the dispatch
from the North respecting war preparations
but it is universally conceded that all prefe
suoh policy to suspense.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

W. Breckenridge recently made speech
in Kentucky, in which he endorsed the Crit
tenden Comprimise as precisely the embodi-
ment Of his political ''princlples" on the sla-
very question. So all those who have been
supporting the Crittenden Compromise will
be pleased to understand that they belong to
the Breckenridge party.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

az A Mississippi paper having threaten.
ed the editor Of the Louisville Journal with
hanging, in case he visited that State, gets
the following reply:
"lf the cotton Confederacy wants anything
of us, can't it help itself without inducing ne
to visit it, and then violating the rites of hos
pitality? Why doesn't it send its army and
navy after us?''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

AN EVIDENCE OF LUNACY.-The Charleston
Mercury is becoming crazier every day. II
now processes to believe that the Northwestern
States will soon be anxious to apply fol-
admission into the Southern Confederacy
and opposes the idea, in advance, with great
flourish OF virtuous indignation. As well
might it expect the North West to transfer
itself to the Moon, and, on that supposition,
declare war against moonshine.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
Gov. HOustOn's Appeal.

The address of Sam Houston to the people
of Texas, q brief notice of which we have
already given, is curious production. While
the Governor refuses to recognize the author
ity of the Convention which has deprived him
of office, and rebukes the madness of tie
traitors, he contents himself with q pathetic
remonstrance, and explicitly declares that he
will neither inaugurate civil war nor endeavor
to maintain his authority as Chief Executive
of Texas. The prospects of Texas under the
new Confederacy he does not regard as at all
fattering, but, on the contrary, gloomy in the
extreme. The reasons for this belief are very
clearly set forth in the following passage:
"You have been transferred like sheep
from the shambles. A Government has been
foisted upon you which is to DO supported
from your pockets, and yet you have not
been consulted. You are to be taxed in the
shape of tariffs on the necessaries and luxuries
of life, which you have hitherto purchased
free of duty. You are to have high postage
and all else in proportion, and 10 forego the
freeman's privilege of electing your own
President and Vice President, Provisiona
Congress taking the matter out of your hands
You are to support Constitution which
ignores the very name of the people, and tc
60 into Government where you are to pay
tribute to King Cotton, and enjoy the privilege
of equality, until you are involved so far that
independence will be impossible, and yor
will be ready to put the State Of Texas, with
her territory, equal in extent to all the Other
cotton States, at the rear of the Confederacy
on the terms of slave basis. This is the
programme marked out for you. You were
told the Union must be dissolved, that it nigh
be reconstructed. Now you are told that re
construction is impracticable and impossible.
The appeal of Houston affords propitious
opportunity for action on the part of thu
Administration in enforcing its supremacy il
the South. AS Governor of Texas, he repu
dates the act of secession. In this he SHOULD
be sustained by Federal authority. We infel
from our latest dispatches that at least :
portion of the troops being put in motion arr
destined for Texas for this purpose. W.
hope so.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
rs Lassles and If Days i'm Prison
for OPinistn Sake!

NEW YORK, April 8.
Capt. Rynders and son, of tile brig ulis
E. Avery, Of Thomaston, arrived here Sat-
urdsy, from st. Thomas. Each received
twenty-five lashes and fourteen days im.
prisoament, at Ensias Mills, Camden Coun-
ty, Ga., in November last, on an alleged,
trumped up charge that they han bored
slave and expressed a preference for the
election Of Lincoln.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
Latest from Pixies Peak.

FIT. KsARNEY. April 9.
The Coach G. o. c. Express passed at
Pm. 8
Dsnoer, 6M.-Mr. Guild, of Nevada, last
week, obtained from little less than
100 cords Of quartz, $2,5627O. Water. in
consolidated ditch reported reached mines
yesterday. This will enable macy more
mills to start Building in Denver going on
rapidly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

@The new patent law is working very
satisfactorily The change comes quite op.
portunely, as only SIS is now required to
he paid on presenting an application. The
abolition Of the excessive fees heretofore re-
quired of foreigners will do much to slim.
ulate tb EN- to introduce many valuable in.
ventions into this country, and enable them
to protect themselves against unscrupulcns
pirates who lay violent hands upon overy-
thing within their reach.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

SCENE AT THE WHITE HousE.-A scene Of
interest occurred at the White House few
days ago, which as obtained publicity from
the number of persons present, in which Mr.
Lincoln exhibited the Jacksonian element in
his character to much advantage. A delega'
ton from California called to protest against
the influence supposed to be exerted by Sen
ator Bakerin the appointments for that State
A paper was presented to the President, Sc
verely Rejecting upon him and the motives
which actuated his conduct. After hearing
their statement and charges, Mr.. Lincoln in
formed the delegation that he could not en-
terrain any such personal controversy. He said
he had known Mr. Baker twenty-five years
and did not credit the aspersons. To con
clude the matter, he calmly destroyed the
document and threw the scraps into the fire
with an admonition which reminded those
present of some neglected proprieties.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

W The Charleston correspondent of the
New York Tribune says he has information
that formidable Reconstruction party has
been formed in Louisiana, and that there is
much disafection among the South Carolina
negroes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

W- The wife Of Gov. Pickens has receiv
ed from Mr.. Miles, ex-member f.Congress'
the valuable keepsake ofthe "original flag" o,
the Confederate States. MIR. Miles requests
Mrs. Pickens to "have it hosted over Fort
Sumter" The lady has not yet acceded to
this request, for the simple reason that TIE
Sumter egg, over which the South Carolinians
have so long incubated, is not yet Matched.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
Especial to the Herald.l
NEW ORLEANS, Apr

NEW ORLEANS, April 9.
The Cabinet at Montgomery has called on
each Of the Confederate States for 5000
troops, except Florida, which is to furnish
1900. -,
The commissioners to Washington have
announced their intention to return immedi-
ately.
~, AUGUSTA, Ga, April 9.
The report OF war yess els off Char, lesion
is not believed here,
WILMINGTON, N. O., April 9.
Charleston advices produce intense excite.
ment.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

The VACANT JUDaEsHIP.-Iti is stated that
already parties in Washington are talking
about Judge McLsans successor Senator
rrumbull's name is mentioned by the Cos
sips, and also those of Samuel F. Vinton
and Thomas Ewing, Of Ohio, and John ].
Crittenden.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
The Rivers.

Rock ISLAND, april 10.
River has risen : inches since yesterday,
and rising yet.
The steamer GREY E igle reports feet
water on the Upper Rapids and ri ing.
BURLINGTON, April 10.
-Four feet of water in channel on Lower
Rapids and rising.
LAsALLE April 10.
The Illinois river Is feet and rising.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

A FAIsEHooD REFurED.-Not q single ap-
plication for Office has been made to the Post
Office or other Department of the Govern.
ment by or in behalf Of any other than a
white man, and all the stories about negro
applicants for Office are untrue.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

II We should think that Ex-Secretaries
Floyd and Thompson would make admirable
pisno-players-they are 80 lighs'fngersd.-
Louiseile Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Warlike Movements and
Rum0rs.
NO FIGHTING YET.
The u. 8. Government Determined
to Furnish Sumter with Supplies.
A COLLISION AT CHARLESTON
INEVITABLE!
PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE
OF THE CAPITAL.
Mai. Anderson's Supplies Posi-
lively Cut Off!
HE WILL RETORT BY PROHIBITING
INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE
FORTS BY WATERl
"sEIZURE OR SURRENDER"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
A Town DESTROYED by Fire.

I1lOhHAN, Ny1 APll1 o.
The business portion of this town was
burned on Saturday night. Loss $l25, 200:
insured $1,000.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
The Great Eastern.

New YORK, April 8.
The Great Eastern is advel tised to leave
this port, May Oath, for England.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12
"sEIZURE OR SURRENDER p

Pennsylvania 100000 for War
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-12

!
of a warlike character offered to peaceful
approach to the Fort. Lieut. Talbot carried
| instructions to this effect to Anderson, with
orders to open his batteries if vessels are fred
upon.
Recruiting is fast going on, and at least
| fftv thousand volunteers will be offered from
the free States in few days. Gov. Dennison,
of Ohio, pledges the support of his State to a
vigorous policy, and returns home Immediately
to execute his pledge.
The moment the President has official
knowledge that any blow has been struck, he
will issue a proclamation for an extra session
Of Congress.
HARRISBURG, April 9.
Gov. Curtin states that he has received a
letter from President Lincoln, stating that
he I.incoln) has information of design to
attack the city of Washington. Gov Curtin
sent a special message, today, calling at
tention to the military organization of the
State, reco mmending the Legislature to make
immediate provision for the removal of the
defects, now existing, by establishing Mil
itarv Bureau at the capital, by modifying
the militia laws, and by making proper
distribution of arms, &c. He calls attention |
to the serious jealousies and divisions dis
tracing the public mind, and the military
organization ola formidable character, seem.
ingly now demanded by an existing public
exigency in certain States. He adds
offers no counsel, and takes
no action in the nature of menace, but
desires peace, and to effect the preservation
Of the personal and political rights of citi-
zens, the true sovereignty of the States, and
The supremacy of law and order. Animated
2y these sentiments, and indulging the
earnest hope of speedy restoration of har-
nony and friendly relations, | commit the b,
rave subject to your elaboration" Il,
The message was referred to a joint select
committee, to report by bill. ,
Ex-Treasurer Slifer says that no State s
oan is required to supply half million for +
var purposes.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
state OF Feeling i'm Mary land.

BALTINOEE, Monday TED, ], IHuI'
People here, excepting TIE extremist d.oountenanco
the effort. making toward calling a State Convention
or conycnirg tho Legislature. The primary meetings
tomorrow night excite 10 interest. The Up!onists
will refuse 10 participate in thcm as the movement is
suspected 10 be iuaugrotcd Iy tie Democratic clique
for specific partisan purposes.
II such Convention should be called IL action will
he resisted by the Minute Men and others, ii any meas
ur,s tending to secession are adop.ed.
Parties Are emphaiicaliy divided. large majority
sns.ns Gov Hids but all will eventually unite with
he South il Virginia goes out and no coIprJlisc Is
effected. Such il the prevailing sentiment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05

favor Gle exclusion Of Che press ard the public n i''t
for tie present considering that this will
freedom for The interchange OF views. IL 10 oyideIt
that they will act fowly to night. number OF them
are Ia consultation with members Of Congress.
Col. Hayne intended to leave fer Charleston to-day,
but having been Informed thai the President Is prepar'
inp rcply 10 his communication demanding the cur.
reHder Of Fort Sumter win delay Lie departure TIL
Wednesday.
The Executive Department Of Sluth Carolina haa
defined the petition Of that State on tire subject ~ COM
mercal arrangements, regarding it probable that tne
payueDt Of duties and tie clearance on vessels VIII hc
interfercd with by the Government at washington III
sucb manner as 10 render the transaction Of business
nj Charleston difficult aud embarrassing Inc eHPosi,
ton of tie law Of nations as made by the tormer-and
e nreart Secretsrv Of State in the Peru case affect
ing The vessels Gcorgiana and Lizzie Thomson Il re-
gaided ss a eound doctrine aPl licabe to south oao
liua which will permit no interference by me coEefI-
ment Of the United States with such regulations as IL
NAV adopt nor will ttcauhoity Of the latter be per-
united TO lie exercised within the limits Of The STATE.
n will be for the United States 70 impose upon vessels
Of States still members Of s COniederacy such PEN
ales as it may choose TO provide for what IL may con-
slider violations Of its muDi ipai laws
The revenue cutter McClclIand, lately fallen inolh
hands of Louisiana is one Of the largest and best cut
ten in the revenue service just rebuilt drehueo'
Senator Wigfa and others have telcgraphed 10
Montgomery, urging the appointment oi hle4ahuer lis
Stophcus as provisional President q the southern Con
federacy, in order to conclhdc southern 'oi7o' Vi"
tiyee ~:
The nomination Of Judge Petit Tor judge OF the DIG
f,ict Court of Kansas has tecu determined on
Secretary Of state Black will probably soon be nom
iaatcd as Associate Justice of the supreme Court, III
place Of Justice Daniel deceased.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
sad Condition OF the People ira
E[nnGuk.

AIcRIsoy, X. r., Monday, Feb. !, 1861.
SessFa. Hyatt and Pomeroy have prepared the fo!-
Owing address to the people Of TIE States which repre-
nts truly, the condition OF the people Of Kansas with
ont question:
Starvation in Kans3sl But step between
5000 people and death! IN appeal 10 The Press Of
The cOunty TO the Churches 10 Congress- 10 tho State
uegislsture, TO pbihnthropists, and TO tie humane
everywhere. Prompt action by the country, or mira
ele from God Can alone this people. The famine,
like vortex draws TO iis frighiUl center al condi-
lions. They who had food yesterday, have none to-
day, and they who have food to-day, have
mono for tomorrow Seventy teams arrived yester-
day. Fifty were loaded and cent away the day before
Ten thousand dollars worth Of clothing has been dis.
trbutod within the past week. SIX Thousand dollars
IN cash. within four days have been paid for rc2ts
EghtyOno carloads OF prOyiOns have arrived within
that time, and yet starvation h imminent 4 he Pco earo
living from hand 10 mouth and barely saved ali7e
Our funds exhausted. The numbers Of tie deg
tlute increase fearfUIy. The melting SHOWS OF Febru
ay and the oyer1Owing streams must shortly prevent
she distant sufferers from coming here 20 get u1Pos
Their salvation depends upon prOuptness IN estab
IshiD9 dcpois OF provision at accessible points. With
out funds tho whole work must cease. The iltermi5-
sion Of q week Is death and Oscillation. UnlCes the
country gives seed there can be no harvest and the
eeed wheat should DC In the ground within forty days
~ least 100 600 bushels Is needed forfood and much
more for iced TO the heart Of the country, md In the
name Of CLrist VIC make this earnest appeal.
tslsuodI THADDEUs aYAIT
-, In behs!. Of PefishlDs M IisadS
nd Dr. every word Of the above; po,,p,oy
sss " The Kama, Rf coai.,ea d9 Ass
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05

At this time, every consideration Of economy
demands retreuchment in the pablic expenditure,
and a cautious administration Of the States
funds. 1t is not a wcll.choSeD juncture for a
movement in the Senate TO raise the salary Of
the Superintendent Of the Insurance Department
from $500 year TO $1,000 There is no ne
eesslty for this increase. Thousands Of men can
be found in this State, perfectly competent and
Trustworthy, who viii be glad to euperintend the
Insurance Department at Albany for the really
large pay of $500 year. There are in this
city Secretaries and Presidents Of Insurance Com
panies, charged with the management Of hundreds
Of thousands, AID in some eases millions Of dol
lars worth Of invested capital, who serve their
stockholders and the public acceptably, whose
pay does not equal the present salary Of the In
surance Superintendent, which Senator Man.
'ierre's bill needlessly proposes to double.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
The Hon, sherrard Clemens Sustained
THE VOICE or TEE PEOPLE.
,l,l n.sr.,ch 70 Tho \. Y. TLlbnne.

sPeei, Hsp-'ch TO Tho n. Y. TrbE1e.
WHEELING, Monday, Feb. 4, 1861
The Hon. Sierrard Clemens and c. ID. Hub
bard Anti-Secefsio2 under any circumstances,
were elected triunPhantly to-day to the State
Convention, over tleir oppOnenis who refused to
pledge thomsclycs that they would not sign a
secession ordnance.
Reports from al the counties of the " Pan
Handle" elect the AntScccssion candidates by
decided mejortie0.
4 dcad-set was made OF Mr.. Clemens BY the
ultra Disuniorists, reducing his majority some
what, but he wac tr.umphautly carried through.
Thus was his position in Congress yictorousiy
sustained.
Tie e',,4.on to day for locrs'cs to tho State Con
yeution resulted in the election Of Shcrard Clemens
and C. y. Hubbard, arii-Scce-ionists, by abou, go
majority. The excitement Was very great. Union
candidates aro4l,ciedi Marion Taylor Wood Brooke,
and Hancock Counties. But very few votes were
pocd agans. referring the action Of he Convention
back to the people.
R,cnrosn, Monday, Feb. I 1851.
This county elects GRO Sec zionist and two llonis's
Hcnrco, Chesterfield, Dinw.ddic, Prince George
Croenyillc, SuTry, Alexandria, Petersburg Norfolk,
and Port -mouth elect unonids.
Henlco elects three Uninui-is.
Augusta, three Cnions,s.
Campbell, two Uniouists
Charlotte County il 70, Secession.
Amelia and Nol,owuy, probably 20.
Pit-ylyauia and HALIFAX, Union.
Lyuchiggg, Union.
Tic vote Is gonsally in favor Of a reif,1Cc 10 Ia
people.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05

A gentleman who resides in u Northern city.
snd who is in correspondence with lady in
Mobile, informs US that he frequently receives
from that quarter, letters, whose envelopes have
been boldly and deliberately cut open, then clum-
ally resealed when the contents have passed under
the coarse scrutiny of the traitors for whom tho
Federal Government is performing On expensive
hail service. The fellows do not even pay yir.
tus the honsys Of hypocrisy, but rifle private
correspondence as cOoly as any highWaymen
would take purse in the palmiest days Of I" the
a. road
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
Eouisiaua and Texas.

NEw.O0lEASs, Saturday, foD. :, IeCl'
Tie Convention has made tho resolution to establish
q standing army the special order for Tuesday.
Tie resolution herring chlenslpon persons Iesid-
ing in tho STATE on the day Of the passage oi tie ordn-
ance Of scceuion was referred
A resolution was referred TO te Committee on Com
Inerce that they report the eNpciency Of adopting
tn ordinance eAcmpng from taxation for five years oil
property and capital employed il manufactures.
Adjourned Ill Monday.
Adyices from Austin, Toxa7, state that tho House has
pased by vote cf s. 70 l3 an oct legalhDg Convex.
ton under the Bill 81 Rights
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
sowu Delegates 90 the Virginia
Conferences.
sPRrsorIELD, ILL.,, Monday, Feb

SPRrsoriELD, H., Monday, Feb. 4, 1861.
Gov Krkwood Of Iowa arrived here this evening.
he says tlat the Iowa delegates t1 Ccngrtss have
been instructed 10 act Commissioners from hat State
1t Is rumorod that Gov. WasLbuln Of Maine not only
fefues 10 send Commissioners to tho Vigkia Confer
ence but advises others 70 pursue the same course.
Horace Greeley arrived hero to-day. He left for
Jacksonville at noon, without seeing Mr.. Lincoln.
Part Of tho Illinois delegates 10 the Washington
Convention left here ihis evening
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05

Bo'ToS, Monday, Fcb. J, I5UI'
The Senate this afternoon pas-ed receives for the ap-
pOinmeu og seven Commissioners, 10 confer with The
General Government wi,itho separate States, or with
any association Of delegate from such States, and to
report their doings 20 The Legislature at its present scs
sion The House refused to suspend tie rules TO enable
the receives TO 90 to the Governor tonight. Tie re-
rolyes viii pass tomorrow, aud will receive the sane
ton d lie G0Nerncr.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
Virginia Legislature.

RicRNohD, Monday, teD' j, Iool'
Tie Senate voted to-day 10 seLd back the Minnesota
resolutions. resolution adopted that nthe opin.
ion of tho General Assembly, these is no just ground
for believing tia the citizens Of Virginia mediate an
attack or seizure Of the Fe1eralpropey or invasion Of
the Dst,ic of Columbia, and all preparations are I'M.
neoessary, 80 far as this State is concerned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
Run.ored Attack or Fort PIcI.ens

NEW.ORITly9, Frifay, Feb !, Is0I.
There are flying reports that lighting has commenced
ut Peneacola in Consequence Of the s,oorofar Brook.
Ign trying to land uoors at Fort picLens bnt no reid
BE authority can be found for them, though author-
taliycly stated by Alabamians.
lDisp6iches Of later date make ttcT mention OF tie nat
ter, AID he I.pol.I a-c dolJtez anfour lsl.-Erf.