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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

TEE ST. LOUIS ExclrENENT.-An explanation
comes from Washington of the order given
BY Gen. Scott for ths occupation of the Gov
eminent property in st. Louis by y. 9. troops.
The action was predicated ON bill introduced
in the Missouri Legislature to prevent the
Mayor or Sheriff of st. Louis from employing
the military to suppress riots,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Nebraska.

OMAHA, N. T.: Jan 70.
Both Houses of the legislature adjourned
s'ae dae at 8 o'clock last evening But little
general legislation has been passed during
the session. An effort to pass limitation
act, in effect regulatory of all debts of two
years standing, failed. The bill incorperat
me the Missouri and Western and Pacific
Telegraph Companies passed both Houses
and received the sanction of the Governor.
The weather is warm and snow is wasting
rapidly 20
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

Fort UNION ATTACKED BY TIE SIoUx.-In-
telligence has been received at st. Joseph of
an attack recently made by the Sioux on Fort
Union. The savages, about $50 in number,
first killed twenty-five head of cattle, burned
two hundred and fifty tons of hay, cut adrift
two large Mackinaw boats belonging to the
Fort, and destroyed all the out-houses and a
large lot of lumber. They then commenced
firing on the Fort. The employees of the
Fort, about fifteen in number, returned the
fire, killing one Indian and wounding several
others, when the ASSISTANTS retired. It was
feared, however, that they would return and
attempt to destroy the Fort
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
S1e,294 66O,243 2s,77S

The grand total was 1,519,7as, which is
100000 votes more than were given in all the
fifteen slave States. Douglas, defeated
candidate, received as many votes in these
North Western States as Breckenridge, the
special candidate Of the shareholders, received
in all the Union.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Banquet to Floyd.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. IL.
The banquet to Gov. Floyd took place last
night. Gov. Floyd made speech and re-
lated the conversation he had with the Pres
ident, showing breach Of faith on the part
of the President, lcading;to his (Floyd's) res
ignation. Gov. Floyd counseled resistance
to Federal coercion. Secession speeches
were then made by Lieut. Governor Mon
tague, Attorney General Tucker, Jas. A. Sed-
don and others The temporizing policy of
the Legislature is severely commented upon.
Great enthusiasm prevailed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

TIE LATE TEN MILLION LOAN. - All but
So, 100000 of this loan has been paid. The
subscribers to the loan do not wish to pay
the balance, because, they say, the Treasury
Department is in the hands Of the sscession-
lists. If that Department is placed in the
hands of Union men, they will lend tie Gov
eminent Whist money it may want, and not
otherwise.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
From North Carolina.

hALE1GH, Jan. II.
Both Houses were engaged yesterday and
to-day on the State Convention question,
which has become complicated by mixing
State Constitutional with Federal
matters. Amendments for restricted con-
vention were offered, but no vote was taken
on any. 1t is the special order for Monday.
North Carolina is conservative and would
respond to the proposition for an equitable
adjustment of the difficulties, but will have
her rights at all hazards. This is the public
sentiment here.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

THE SPIRIT OF 1S12.-Ameeting ola portion
of the survivors Of the war Of 1925 was
held in Boston, on Tuesday. Some of the
glorious old patriots visited the State House,
over which the national flag was waving.
Looking up to that banner, and listening to
the ringing of bells and the sound of cannon
in honor of the defense of New Orleans, and
the gallant conduct of Major Anderson, one
of them exclaimed: "If troops are wanted to
quell treason in South Carolina, or any other
part of our beloved land, there are fortytwo
Of us able, willing and ready to shoulder
muskets in our country's service"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
From Alabama.
MONTGOMERY Ala

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. Is.
The Legislature organized this morning.
1t will conhne its action as far as possible,
during the session to business arising from
the action of the Convention.
The Governors message urges that Ala
bama be at once placed upon the most
efilclent war footing and the appointment of
Military Board by the Legislature.
The Convention was in secret session to-
day. Both bodies have adjourned till to-
morrow.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
From North Carolina.

hALEIGH, N. O., Jan. 10.
The Senate has been engaged all day on
the bill providing for the calling of a State
Convention. There was considerable debate
NO vote has been taken yet. The House
has been considering nearly all day the CO.
ercIon resolution. There was q split on the
details. Various amendments were offered
to the resolution but no vote was taken on
it. All the members are against coercion,
but some are against secession.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Louisiana,

New ORLEANS, Jan. II.
The returns indicate that the Secessionists
have majority in the Louisiana Conven-
ton.
at the election at Galveston (Texas), on
the 18th inst, candidates favoring Southern
Confederacy obtained majority.
Depredations on the Texas frontier con-
tinue. 00A
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
SEIZURE OF. ST. LOUIS POWDER IN New

SEIZURE OF ST.. LOUIS POWDER IN NEW
ORLEANS. The St. Louis Democrat says:
"Forty five hundred kegs-of powder, worth
about $4,000, shipped feom the East ola
New Orleans, to Latin, Smith 6 Bots, of this
city, on board ship Tornado, has been seized
IN New Orleans by the secessionists. The
correspondents OF Messrs. L., S. & B. have
telegraphed the house here, desiring the priv
ilege to sell it to the State for cash, otherwise
fearing that they would not get anything
for it." r.r-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Indiana SenatOrslliD.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. IL.
The Legislature, in joint Convention this
afternoon, elected Henry s. Lane, present
Governor, to the United States Senate, in
place OF Hon. Graham N. Fitch, whose
term expires on the 4th of March. The
vote stood-Lane SO, Ex-Governor Joseph
A. Wright 81, the Democrats voting for the
latter. Immediately after the election, Gov.
Lanes resignation Of the Office of Govern
or OF Indiana was read, and Lieut. Gov
ernor Morton appeared, took the oath of
ofhee as Governor, and delivered short
address.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
SIGNIFICANT REM1N1sCENCE CT FILLMoRE's

SIGNIFICANT REMINIsCENCE CT FILLMoRE's
ADMINISTRATION. When, about ten years
ago, Willard Fillmore was the President OF
the United States, and the frolicsome Palm.
ettoes threatened to cut up some of their
old shines, that excellent executive officer
caused strong body Of troops to be quietly
put into Fort Moultrie. The gay and gallant
Palmettoes: says the N. Y. World, awoka
one fine morning and found this awkward
fact staring them in the face; wherenpon
their chivalrio Governor waxed wroth, and
applied to President Fillmore for an explain
alton. "Sir," was the answer, "the President
Of the United States is not responsible for
his official conduct to the Governor of South
Carolina" The amiab,e President then in
Office did not affect leonine or heroic quail
ties, but he understood his duty to the Con.
stitution he was sworn to support, and his
vigorous mode Of confronting rebellion nip
ped it in the bud, to the great satisfaction of
everybody except the combatable and
explosive Palmettoes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
n@Although South Carolina has been

s6rAlthough South Carolina has been 9
foreign country in theory, for nearly three
weeks, she continues to clear her vessels
through the General Goyernment's Custom
House and to get her letters aad newspapers
through the General Governments post
offices. The actual operations Of the Fede-
ral GoyeRnpent are going on throughout oil
her borders, and she would scarcely know
she was out Of the Union at all but for
the forced loans and the blue cockades.-
Lou. Jour.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

NOIUWDU0, OHU. II.
The following is one of a series of resolu-
tons that passed the Ohio Senate and House
to-day.
Resoloed, That we hail with joy the recent
firm, dignifed and patriotic special message
of the President Of the United States. and
that tho entire power and resources of Ohio
are hereby pledged, whenever necessary and
demanded, tor the maintenance, under strict
snbordination to the civil authority of the
Constitution and laws of the General Gov.
eminent, by whomsoever administered.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Great COnflagaratioIa in Halifax,
Nova Scotia.

HALIFAX, N. s., Jan. Il.
A fire on Saturday night destroyed 80 es-
Establishments in Hollis, George and Prince
streets and Cheapside, including the Amer
lean Consulate and Exchange Rooms, and Full
ler's Exchange, the Journal, Chronicle, Ga
zette and Erpress newspaper offices, the
Halifax Library, Stewards saloon, the Irish
Volunteer rooms, the Halifax Insurance
office, the Marine Insurance Office, the Union
Marine INSURANCE Office, the Scotia Marine
Insurance Office, the Sheriffs Office, the
Odd Fellows Hall, stores and lawyers Offices.
One man is known to be killed. Many were
injured.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

TIE OLD EMPIRE STATE MovEs.-The New
York Assembly, on Friday, by the ex;raordi-
nary vote of III against2 adopted resolutions
rendering the thanks Of the State to President
Buchanan for his recent firm and patriotic
message, and prctfer;rg him any amount of
money and any number of men required to
suppress rebellion, preserve the Union, and
defend the Constitution. The resolutions were
adopted By the Senate by vote of % to l.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

MORE SOUTHERN CHIvALRY.-The South
Carolina Commissioners who recently visited
Washington went away without paying their
landlady-a widow woman. They had a
precedent in the action of Virginia's agent for
the arrest of Coppock, who visited this city,
q year ago, and left without paying his hotel
bill. Reputation of honest debts appears to
be in perfect consonance with Southern honor,
and part of the secession scheme.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

WT The Boston Courier says: We heard
q couple of politicians, yesterday, signing
over the affairs of the nation. II WISH" said
one of them, sold Jackson was in old Bu-
chanao's place" 81 amt so particular about
that" retorted the other; "Pd be satisfied if
old Buchanan was in old Jackson's place."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Mes.age Of Gov. Curtin.

HARRIsBURGH, Pa, Jan. Is.
The Inauguration Of Gov. Curtin occurred
this morning. His address is frank and
manly. He pledges himself to stand by the
Constitution, against encroachments insti-
gated by hatred and ambition, by fanaticism
or folly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
From Virginia.
RICHMOND. Ja]

RICHMOND, Jan. II.
The House passed the Convention bill
with the amendment to refer the action of
the Convention relative to secession back to
the people. No action has as yet been taken
on the bill by the Senate. There is increased
excitement at the capital to-day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

DISTRESS IN SOUTH CARoL1NA-Private ad-
vices from South Carolina say that the con-
dillon of affairs in Charleston is growing
worse. No business is being transacted
The troops ore sick and provisions are scarce,
and beef is selling at thirty-fve cents per
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Explosion --- Six Persons Killed

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 16.
At the Davis Mills, in the northern part of
Ray county, boiler exploded, last Wednes-
day, instantly killing Harry Thompson, Jesse
Riggs, Simon Tanner, two brothers named
Maher, Mrs. Davis, and a negro man belong
ing to the latter, and seriousI y injuring San
ford Gorham.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Effect of Stewards Speech.

WASHINGTON, Jan. H.
Mr.. Stewards speech has had decidedly a
soothing effect, and is doing good. Mr.. Crit
tenden declares that it is ia the right direc-
tion-patriotic and statesmanlike.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
The Mississippi to be BI0ckaded
by the Traitors.
JACKSON. Miss, Jan. IL

jackson, MISS, Ja0. IL.
Artillery was ordered 70 Vicksburg early
this morning by tho Governor to hall and
question all passing steamboats,.
Fifteen guns were fred last night on re-
ceipt of the news of the secession of Florida.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Missouri to have a Convention

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 16.
The Convention Bill passed the State Sem
ate, last night, by g vote of 81 to Q. The bill
leaves it to the voters to decide, at the time
OF electing the delegates, whether the ordin-
ance of secession, if passed, shall be submitted
to the people for ratification. The election of
delegates is to be held Feb. 18th, and the
Convention to meet on the 2Sth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

W Prentice says that Cobb went out Of
the Treasury as soon as he had exhausted it
just as fat maggot crawIs out of nut
shell when he has devoured the kernel.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

TIE GEORGIA FoRrs. -Reliable information
from Georgia states the seizure Of the forts
in that State was not demanded by popu-
lar pressure, but was premeditated scheme
of the leaders to excite the populace.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Arrival of Steamers with Gold.

New York, Jan. 13.
The steamship North Star from Aspinwall
with 81 ,62l ,943 from California has arrived.
California news anticipated.
The steamship Desoto has arrived from
Havana. News anticipated. She brings
$15S, 14S ia specie.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
to vote ON a Convention.

MEMPHIS, Jan. 16.
The Arkansas Legislatureh has unanimously
passed bill submitting the Convention
question to the people on the 18th day of
February. If majority favors the holding
of Convention, the Governor will appoint
the day of its meeting.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
The Gulf Squadron to be Con-
centrated.
New ORLEANS, Jan. l6.

NEW OREEANS, Jan. TO.
Consul Pickens went to Vera Cruz Tuesday
night, bearing important dispatches from
Washington to the gulf squadron. 1t is ru-
mored the dispatches call for the concentra.
ton of the feet at the mouth of the Missis-
sippi and at Pensacola harbor. Volunteers are
daily drilling here for the reinforcement
of the surrounding forts. The collector at
Mobile has refused to honor drafts from
the Federal government until he has orders
from the Court of Alabama,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
of the Brooklyn at Charles.
ton.

CHARLESTON, Jan. p.
The steamboat Excelsior has come into
port with the news that the sloop-of-war
Brooklyn is off tie bar. This is certain.
Col. Haynes on the part of South Carolina
and Lieut.. Ball, on the part of Maj Ander-
son, have left for Washir gton with proposals,
and to obtain further instructions.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Steamer Star Of the West.

New Y0RK, Jan. II.
The steamer Star of the West steamed
down the harbor, early this morning, and
landed the troops on Governors lsiano ana
return ed to her dock.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

MARK THE Observation-Disclosures, OF Ohio,
and Florence, of Pennsylvania, were the
only Northern men who voted against COM
mending Nsj. Anderson.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Another Rebel Exploit.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Jan. 49,
Fort Barancas and the Navy Yard were
taken yesterday by the Alabama and Florida
troops.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Cold Weather at the East.

ALBANY, Jan. IL.
Last night was The coolest of the season.
At clock this morning the mercury stood
at 18 deg below zero. At 6 O'Clock this
evening it stood 10 below.
New York, Jan. -.
Eas. and North rivers have much ice in
them to-day. The Thermometer during the
whole day ranged in the neighborhcod of
zero. Several vessels in the North river
were badly cut by floating ice, and the
Southern steamers arriving o-day had much
difficulty in getting up tc their docks.
Boston, Jan. IL.
The America arrived this p. m, much
iced up. The thermometer this mornin g
stood at 8 degrees below zero, and in the
suburbs Is below.
SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 10.
Att O clock this morning the thermometer
was 8 degrees below zero.
A man was frozen to death. He was sud
posed to have been intoxicated.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
The Brooklyn Returned TO Nor
folk.

NORFOLK, Jan. Is.
The U. S. sloop-of-war Brooklyn arrived
at Hampton Roads this morning.
NORFOLK, Va, Jan. 16.
F. B. Wells, master of the sloop-of.war
Brooklyn, again rendered his resignation
last night, end will Immediately 20 South
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
Great Union DelmOnstrat ton at St.
Louis.
ST.. LOUIS. Sundsv. Jan. Is.


The Union demonstration yesterday after
noon, was the largest meeting ever held in
this CITY. Buslnesewas generally suspended.
A large number Of stores and private dwell
ings were decorated with flags and devices
in honor of the occasion. Two national
salutes were also fired.
Robt. Campbell was chosen President, and
43 Vice Presidents selected. irrespective of
party, from amongst tho most prominent
citizens. Resolutions were passed express.
ing warm attachment to the Government
under which we live recognizing the Fed
eral Union rs the great preservative of our
liberties denying the necessity of any con-
hict between the institutions Of the people
of the country regarding dissolution of
the Union as disastrous to the country, and
tending to injure the cause Of national liber-
ty throughout the world denouncing the
formation Of sectional parties, and while
the temporary triumph of such parties 10
not of itself sufficient cause for the over
throw of this Government, it is cause for
earnest and solemn warning that the Union
cannot continue unless all Constitutional
rights arc secured that the possession of
slave property is Constitutional right, and
ought to be ever recognized by the Federal
Government, and if the Federal Government
shall fail or refuse to secure this right, the
Southern States should be found united in
its defense, in which event Missouri will
share the duties and dangers of the South.
Resolutions were also passed, cordially
approving of Crittenden's proposition as a
basis of settlement of the present difficulties,
believing them to be satisfactoryto all parts
of the country; depreoating coercion as
conducive to civil war, and entreating the
seeding States as we'll as the Federal Gov
eminent to stay the arm of military power
until the people can take such action as our
troubles demand, and proposing q State
Convention and consultation with ell of
our sister States.
The reading of the resolutions eli cited
much enthusiasm, and nine cheers were
given for John j. Crittenden. Strong, clio.
quent and earnest Union speeches were
made by Judge Gamble, Maj. Wright, Col
Bagg and number of other gentlemen.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. Is.
Hand-bills signed by six leading Repub.
licans, including F. P. Blair, advising R e.
publicans not to participate in the Union
meeting yesterday, were freely posted abou,
the streets before noon.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

POPULAR MAJoR1TIEs.-The vote, at the
late Presidential election, in the seven North
VUo,korr Ckox,e ~r,s co roJIorr..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
New from Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 10.
Nothing of importance has transpired
here today.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18
From Washington.

No Requirements needed at Ft Sum ter
Coz. Pickens paid in his own Coin-Zhe
st. Louis Afair-H. Monroe, at Mobile,
in good hands-Maj. Andersor-Ihe MI
itary Organizations at Washington, de-,
dc.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-18

ueBSdEG lEOm tuC L TCSluCuG uu6 W eTllfr Tic
Senate resolution of inquiry as to the ap.
pointment of Hon. JAS Holt to perform the
duties of the Office of Secretary of War
made vacant by the resignation Of Mr.. Floyd.
He fully set forth the legal reasons.
Mr. Rice, Of Mimi, introduced resolu-
ton providing for the appointment of q
special committee of seven by the Senate
with instructions to inquire into the expeai-
ency of passing general act for the admis-
s;or of o new State and re-adjustment of
the limits of California, Minnesota and Ore
gon-viz: LIST, The admission of New Mex
leo, to be bound on the North by 80 lat,
east BY Texas, south by Texas and the Mex
lean boundary and west by the 1l4o longi-
tude; Cd, the admission of Kansas, to include
the present territories of Kansas and Utah,
east of 1400 longitude and a small portion
of New Mexico north of latitude 80, and
that portion of Nebraska which lies south
of latitude 4S0; Sd, an enlargement of the
Jurisdiction of Minnesota to embrace the
proposed territory of Decotah and the ror-
ton of Nebraska lying north of latitude
430; 4thi, the enlargement of the jurisdic-
ton of Oregon, so as to include the terrific
~ of Washing ton; 5th, the readjustment
of the State of California, so as to include
that portion of Utah and New Mexico lying
west of the 1140 longitude.
Mr. Cameron moved for vote on Mr..
Powell's amendment in article first, after
the word "Territory,' to insert "now held
or hereafter to be acquired" Agreed to-
ayes %, nays "a.
Mr.. Wade made a motion to vote on Mr..
Biglers motion to postpone the regular bust
ness and consider the Crittenden resolutions
Agreed to-syes 81, nays Is.
Mr.. Simmons took the floor. He said:
Il have lived under every President. l do
aot want Georgia or any other State to
'ecede Georgia has the ashes of one of
Rhode Islands sons, who fought at Eutaw
springs. l am States rights man as we'll
10 National man. The Personal Liberty
Bills of Massaohus etts, believe, were pas
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-25
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For Worms there medication quick dose Of Railways
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