Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

ltappears the rebels propose to exchange
Magraw and Harris for the officers of the
privateer Savannah. Harris and Magraw
were taken prisoners while proceeding on
mission of mercy, under flag of truce, and
the pirates were captured in an act of hos
tiity.
Especial to the Times.
Gen. Butler returned to Fort Monroe this
afternoon.
The statement of the U. S. Treasurer shows
that he had 1892 ,475 subject to draft on the
LIST inst. This statement includes, as yet
subject to draft, various sums deposited with
the sub-treasurers of various States.
1t is singular that the sub-treasurer of
South Carolina paid in full, and not cent is
reported in his hands,
The Star and Republican, Of this city, con-
tinue to publish the arrivals and disposition |
of troops in this city, Notwithstanding the
agreement not to do so.
believe Prince Napoleon has not hesitated
to state that the Emperor of France is ex
tremey DESTROYS that the government shall
promptly and etfectually suppress the rebel
lion, and that our government has his warm
est sympathies.
The Tariff Bill as passed contains about 54
sections; that published in the Herald con-
tains seventy-six and is bogus.
A Northerner Just arrived from Richmond
says that at the time of his departure there
was a great abundance of British coin clrcu-
lating in the city. 1t was reported that large
amounts of gold had been advanced by Brit
ish capitalists on the new crop.
MIDNIGnT.-The Senate is still in executive
session. All the prominent army appoint
ments have been confirmed, including Gems.
Butler and Schenck and COL Emory. That Of
COMMISSIONER of Public Buildings, COL At
wood, has been acted upon.
Thirty-fve of our cavalry skirmished the
other day near Falls Church, with squad of
the rebels Several were wounded on each
| side.
| [Trbune's Special
| A person recently arrived says Gen. John
ston expresses freely his contempt for what he
styles Patterson's cowardice.
| The story about 6S guns at Winchester is
all fudge. They had but 10, all told, at any
period.
WASHINGTON, August g.
All the bills which passed both houses
were approved by the President, who yield
ed reluctant approval to that for the con-
fiscation of property used for rebellious pur-
poses.
Yesterday each house provided separate
ly for an increase to the pay of volunteers
and regular soldiers 81 per month, but final
ly they united on bill which will increase
it only 81 per month. Many members of
both houses leave to-day for their homes.
Senator Latham will not return to Californ-
ia during the recess.
The Navy Department is in receipt of a
letter from Commodore Goldsboro, of the U.
S. steamer Union, dated Hampton Roads,
yesterday, in which he says the brig ashore
near Cape Hatteras about which there was so
much speculation proved to be the B. L. Mar
tin, of Boston, which had been in possession
of the rebels.
1t appears by other official advices from
the Gulf Squadron that on the 4th of July,
off Galveston the U. S. steamer Southampton
captured six schooners, on the 9Th two, and
ran one ashore, on the 9th one, and on the
18th enc, making IN all eleven sails destroyed
and captured.
On the 9Th of july off st. Marks, Florida,
the Mohawk captured the sloop Geo. B. Sloat
while attempting to run the blockade. There
was as passengers on board, the wife, three
children and servant of Adjutant General
Holland of Florida Mrs Holland claimed
the secession flag to be private property and
secured it to her person. AS the Captain
could not obtain possession of it without using
violence to lady who was in delicate stu
alton, he deslsted from taking the prlze
| Mr.. McClernands appointment as Brigadier
General is very gratifying to the friends Of
that gentleman.
The Navy Department will at once issue
proposals in connection with the construction
of the twelve side-whecl steamers, and one or
more iron-clad vessels recently authorized by
| Congress.
| PESTS Dispatch
| The Treasury Department has received adj
vices of the most encouraging character in re-
lation to the National loan. There is no
doubt but that the loan will all be taken.
The nominations for Brigadier Generals
have all been confirmed by the Senate.
1t is undeniable that the rebels continue to
receive supplies of arms from Maryland. A
day or two since wagon broke down near
Millersville, in Arundel county, Maryland
about midway between Annapolis and the
junction, and on examination was found to
contain arms. The inhabitants permitted it
to proceed as soon as it had been repaired.
Every road leading to Southern Maryland is
now closed and watched by our forces.
Gen. Butler has returned to Fort Monroe
and it is now stated that no immediate change
will be made in the command of the fort. eX-
cept it is expected that Gen. Butler will
return here before another advance movement.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 6.
There is nothing of any moment from Old
Point to-day.
The foundry of Pool & Hunt of Baltimore
county, just beyond the city limits, was dcs-
troyed by fire last night Loss $50, 700; in
sured $4,000, partly in New York and Phil
adelphia.
COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 6.
Hon. John J. Crittenden, arrived here this
afternoon, and made highly patti lotto speech
this eveningin Capitol Square to large
and enthusiastic audience lie leaves here
at o'clock to night for Cincinnati
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Aug 9.
A battle occurred to-day at Dug Spring,
10 miles southwest Of this place, between the
federal forces under Gen. Lyon and the rebel
troops under Ben McCulloch, in which of
the former were killed and 80 wounded, and
40 Of the latter killed. Lyon seized so stands
of arms, 10 horses and several wagons of
provisions.
27o U. S. cavalry came suddenly on the
enemys infantry, estimated at 1000, charged
on them and caused stampede among them.
They cut their way through the enemy and
came back with a loss of men. The caval
~ charge was brave affair. Several of the
enemy were found on the field with their
heads cloven entirely through by the force of
The sabre strokes
There are rumors of a large force of rebels
west of Springfield, and an attack is still ex-
oected. tt -9
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6.
additional to Dug Spring Battle.1 el',
On Thursday, news reached here that the !,
enemy We're advancing on us in three columns /
With 10000 men. Gen. Lyon Immediately +