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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
Lanes Brigade Bound for s'Dix-
les LaIl5f.''
HICKMAN : MILLS, NO.,
Octobcr IA, 1861. {

DEAR JOURNAL Last Sunday morning
the Sd and 9Th regiments received marching
orders, and at II o'clock took up the line Of
march by the trout STEP" and kept it up
without scarcely a moments intermisson I'M
til sixteen long miles lay between US and
Kansas City.
where it is understood we will remain until
the other regiments JON us, which VIII prob
ably be in few days, and also heavy bat
terry, which is expected from Utah. Our
route to this place brought us through West
port, once the hot-bed of Border Ruffian-
ism" and still inhabited by as rascaly set
of vagabonds as ever went unhung.
Yesterday being the Sabbath, the two rcgi-
ments were called out in full dress and march
ed to the Generals head quarters, where,
after services, conducted by the Cha plain of
the Sd regiment, (Rev. H. H. Moore,) we
listened to one Of Gen. Lanes straightfor-
forward, don't-care- a-d-n speeches., in
which his views in regard to the way to crush
Secession were freely and fearlessly present
ed. The General is not one of that class of
patriotic individuals W ho believe that Northern
armies OIL their Southwark marc should de
vote their whole ener gies to the preservation
of the ''sole cause" of the rebellion. In his
estimation, the armies of the North are sent
into the field to crush the rebellion and re-
store peace, and if in the pursuit of these
objects the peculiar institution" stands in
the way, he, for one, must decline going out
of the way for its accommodation; and if, in
the collision that ensues, slavery cannot sus-
tain ITSELF it is not his lookout, and he should
not make it his business to give it any aid or
comfort.
After thus airing his sentiments, he called
on the men who surround ed him to sustain
him, promising them that within the next
thirty days they should pitch their tents in
Dixie's Land, as far down as the sacred soil
of Arkansas.
1t is ev ident that we are en- route for the
far South. Our course will probably be to-
wards the southwest, with the prospect of a
junction with Fremont, who is said to be in
pu suit of Rains and Price.
The impression prevails here, not only in
the army, but among the citizens, that Nc
Culloch is really dead, and that his son is at
order to deceive both armies. | give this for
is true or not, and | almost said I didn't
care.
For some days past rumors have been afoat
that Gen. Fremont has been or is to be re-
moved. You can scarcely imagine the effect
these rumors produce in the minds Of the
soldiers. They have long been accustomed to
the association of the name Of Fremont with
that of freedom, and it will be next to impos-
sible to convince them that his removal is not
in consequence Of his advanced position in
regard to the slavery question. His procla-
nation was so much in accordance with the
feelings and wishes of the masses Throughout
this region of the West, Gf not, indeed,
throughout all the North,) that any policy
that will cripple its effect, can only be looked
upon with suspicion.
Yours, &C.,
q II C
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
HEADQUARTERS CAMP SYRACUSE, !


Dear Journal Believing that the where.
abouts of Co. K, of Louisa county, in the
9Th regiment Of Iowa Volunteers, would be
agreeable information to some of the numer-
GUS readers of your excellent paper, l have
concluded to send you few items for publ
cation.
We arrived here on the 9th from Benton
barracks via the Pacific Railroad, and pitched
our tents on the green slope of hill north of
the deserted and desolate city of Syracuse
We expected to have stopped at Jefferson, ru-
mors having been circulated in St. Louis on
the day we commenced our march, that the
Iowa 5th and Illinois 47th were taken prison
ers at that place by Gen. Prices forces. We
also heard that 1000 rebels were awaiting
our approach at the Gasconade Bridge, and
prepared ourselves accordingly Immediately
after leaving St. Louis, with ''buck and ball"
to give them hearty reception, but on
reaching the bridge we found that the enemy
had either departed or had never been there.
Arriving at Jefferson, we found the report
concerning the Iowa 9TH and Illinois 47th to
be also utterly false.
wish could draw an exact picture of the
romantic scenery along the Pacific Railroad,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

The REBEL SEAcoAsr.-By curious CO.
incidence the only two points menacing the
rebel seacoast which the Union forces hold,
occupy almost precisely the same relative
positions with regard to the coast. The first
is at Fort Hatteras, in the inlet of that name,
commanding the shores of North Carolina !;
and the second at Santa Rosa Island, COM
handing the Florida coast at Pensco'a; and
both positions are held on islands each about
forty miles long. Nor is this the only SINH
larity between these two points. Their mil
itary records as we'll as their topography
present striking comparison. The com
manders of the two forts found it necessary
to post regiment in camp onea Oh island,
both of which are located on sand spits-
namely, the Twentieth Indiana regiment on
Hatteras Island, and the regiment of Viii.
sons Zouaves on Santa Rosa Island; and it
happened very singularly that the rebels
made an attack from the mainland upon
both regiments almost at the same time
that is the attacks took place within one
day of each other.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
DISTANCES IN AirssoURI.-The d

DISTANCES IN MrssoURI-The distances
from St. Lonis to prominent points through
out the State are as follows:
70 Jefferson City 125 miles, to Sedalia
1s9, to Lexington 239, to Cape Girardesu
$50, to Birds Point 200, to Pilot Knob 81,
to Rolla 1913, to Springfield 1913. From Sc
dalia to Warrensburg the distance is 81
miles, to Clinton SO, to Warsaw &c, to indie
pendence 90, to Kansas City 100. From Os.
ceola to Fort Scott the distance is Sc miles,
and to Bolivar 3d. From Bolivar to Spring.
field the distance is 30 miles, From Spring
field to Carthage the distance is IS miles; to
nIoesho 70, to Fayetteville, Ark, 1913, to
Rolla 122, to Lebanon so. From Cape Girar.
deau to Pilot Knob the distance is 60 miles.
F. ON Pilot Knobssto Pocahontas, Ark, is 100
miles
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

New ORLEANS BLocKADISG FLEET.-The
blockading feet near New Orleans consists of
the steam sloop of war Richmond, Of 1929
tons and IA guns; the steamer Water Witch,
37S tons and three guns; the sloop of war
Preble, 5G6 tons and 16 guns the Vincennes,
same class as the PrebIe, but carrying four
more guns; and the steamer Massachusetts,,
1,15O tons. The iron clad vessel, with which
the rebels claim to have made their successful
attack, is probably, says the New York Her.
aid, the Enoch Train, a propeller of about
400 tons burthen, 100 feet long, 26 feet wide,
and IS feet deep in the hold. This was her
measurement before being altered by the reb-
els. She was built in 1856, and was a strong,
though not very fs 1t boat
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

Who fell CALAMITY leading his brigade at
the battle Of EDWARDS Ferry, was the distin-
guishe d Senator fiou Oregon. whose eulogy
of Broderick is one Of the grandest utter ances
that ev er fell from human lips. Gen. Baker
was formerly citizen Of Illinois, and was
personally well known to many citizens Of
this region. He served with distinction as a
Colonel in the .rexican war. In his death we
have lost one OF our modest and ablest states
men
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

ANDY JoHNscE.--A Tennessee paper says
that Andy johnson is very bitter against the
secessionists Whether he is or not, he has
certainly had enough to make him bitter
4 band Of rebels went to his house in East
Tennessee with the avowed intention Of hang
ing him, and not finding him at home, they
cut hickory vithe in the woods aud scourg-
ed the body of his wife with it. Who could
wonder if the outraged husband were to
raise his clenched right hand towards Gods
armament and swear to wage war of exter-
mination against the Internal miscreants p
Tonsors]Io Io,,rauI
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
Gen. Fremont.

From the news in our tclegraphic column it
is very evident that Price will succeed in run
ming down into Arkansas with his plumber,
and that his army of thieves and murderers
will go UNPUBLISHED. Last Sunday he was
some twenty miles south Of the Usage, having
at least week the start. Before Gen. Ere
mont gets over the Usage, Price will be in
Arkansas, and by the time the former reaches
the Arkansas line, he will be in Texas. Be-
fore " ilson's Greek and Lexington are atoned
for there must be some other and more Ell.
eent man put in command of the department
of the West 1t seems to us that there should
be change without further delay.-Burlsng-
ton Hagkeye.
The editor of the Haarksye has no connec-
ton with the Post Office department. His
opinion is in accordance with ours expressed
a week ago, for which we were strongly cen
sured by many Of our readers. However
much we may all wish ii otherwise, it will yet
be found that Fremont is net the man for his
present position.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

PRIZE HYMNs.-Those rejected National
Prize Hymns are ne going to be published
in book after all. We are glad to hear it.
The authors ought to be thankful as we'll as
the public When the great Hymn Of the
Union shall come, it needs no committee to
endorse it, and no pecuniary prize to reward
it, Genius needs no midwife to help its prog
eny into the light Of the worlds recognition
and applause and the offspring of dullnes
thrives never the better for nursing. Mean
while, we can wait. Let us save the Union
and then sing it
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

FIFTY THOUSAND LOYAL KENrUoKIANs IN
THE FIELD.---The news from Kentucky is
most cheering. There are already over fifty
regiments of Kentuckians IN the field, or
rapidly organizing. This is nearly twice
the quota that would be apportioned to that
State of the five hundred Thousand that were
authorized by Congress to be received.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

WHAT DOES IT MEAN Intelligence has
reached the Government that immense stores
of arms, cannon and equipments are quietly
being collected at Montreal, by the English
Government. At the present rate, before the
close of navigation, there will be stores and
arms enough in Canada to put an army of
10000 men in the field, while there is am
munition enough in the country for long
war. All this needs explanation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
R0syA News.

DRowNED.-We learn from the Valley
Ne,cs, printed at Marshalitown, Marshall
county, that Mrs. Young was drowned while
attempting to cross the Iowa river near that
place, on the 18th inst, in wagon, in COM
pany with her husband. Two children in the
wagon were rescued with much difficulty by
Mr.. Young.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

PENNSYLVANIA observation-disclosures not
quite complete indicate the election to the
Pennsylvania Senate of % Republicans, 10
Democrats and one Union Republican to the
House, of 45 Democrats, SO Republicans and
10 Union men.
The Union members were nearly all elect
ed by combination of Democrats and Re-
publicans against the straight Democratic
ticket
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

Be In Western Kentucky where the Sc
cessionists are in the majority, the negroes
belonging to the rebels, as well as those of the
Union men, are all made to believe by the
rebels that if jeff Davis succeeds, they will
be made free. All the negroes, no matter by
whom owned, are dangerously insolent to
Union men, and especially to the female por-
ton of the families of the latter. The rebels
employ their slaves in sacking farms and run
ming off the chattels and stock belonging to
the Union men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

'sD1NNA We HEAR THE SLoGAN."-The 18th
Illinois and the 18th Indiana regiments are
each commanded by a Wallace. Col. Near
thur, also true Scotchman, commands the
18th Illinois regiment.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
M VIZ y IN1N-


Three important battles are reported
in our dispatches this mocning-one in Vir-
ginia, another in Kentucky and third in
Missouri. The two last appear to have been
decided Federal victories, while in the former
our forces were enabled to maintain their po-
sition, although opposed by great odds
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

~ Sam Houston isat last thoroughly con-
verified to secessionism. In letter to the Rich
mond Inquirer he avows his entire sympathy
with the rebellion, and says that he opposed
secession until Texas voted herself out of the
Union, but since that time he has cbeyed the
will of his constituents and has performed
all the acts of dutiful and loyal citizen Of
the Southern Confederacy."
/ A young man who passed through this
place, last week, having escaped from Arkan-
sas, states that it was currently reported when
he left that Houston was advancing towards
Missouri with large force of rebels under
his command
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

S1GN1F1cANr-Many of the females who
sympathize with the rebels are leaving Wash
ington, thus Enthusiastically indicating that the
rebels have, at least for the present, abandon
ed the idea Of wintering in the National Capt.
tOl,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

~ The Sd regiment of Iowa volunteers is
at Quincy, ILL.,, and now numbers but about
Lime hundred, having been diminished by
sickness and in battle. At present the health
of the regiment is satisfactory. They remain
in Quincy for the purpose of recruiting their
health and to receive their pay.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
N1ismanaScMcnt.

s, The Burlington Raokeye says the men
recruited for Fletcher's Battery were sworn
into service in June last, out are still idle in
that city, having no guns. Col. Bussey's
Regiment Of Cavalry has cost.the Government
at least $500, O00-has been in the service for
the last three months, costing large sum
for subsistence, and yet is not armed. The
same is true Of Col. Warren's Regiment.
They had no arms at the last advices. Seven
hundred men aud horses, composing in part
. Regiment Of Cavalry raised in Illinois, sur.
rendered at Lexington, the horses and ex.
pensive equipments falling into the hands OF
Price, the men being liberated on parole
This regiment, although raiued last spring
and for some tine previous to the surrender
employed in the enemy's country, had nt
guns, and had no means of defending The
Notifications except with their sabres anc
pistols.
The Haukeye appropriately remarks thai
there is evidence of great lack of energy
aod efficiency some where, which is costing
the country great deal and retarding the
efforts of the loyal peopIo of the West to pu
down rebellion. This inefficiency of thu
War Department, taken in connection with
the unfairness Of our State officials in select
ing rendezvous for the troops, and in trans
porting them Unnecessarily to the headquar
tiers of the Adjutant General, is truly dis
couragng to the people, who are putin!
forth their earnest and honest endeavors te
maintain the Government.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

The State Of Iowa has received $4,000
from the General Government on account OF
expenses incurred for the war. More will be
received as soon as the accounts of tie State
are put in proper shape.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

cw-Edwards' Ferry, the theatre of the
last great battle in Virginia, is on the Poto-
mac. about thirty miles above Washington.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

KILLED BY THE CARs-A woman who at
tempted to get aboard the Burlington cars at
Oneida, on the 10th inst, fell between the
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

WHEREAS BOLIVAR ?-The Bolivar named
in the dispatches as the seat of an important
skirmish, is suburb Of Harper's Ferry
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH:

IREPoRTED ExPREssLY FOB THE J0URNAL1
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR
ora the Potomac |
interrupted.
CONTINUED ADVANCE Of OUR FORCES
Reported Burning of Fairfax C. H.
Mr.. Seward Thinks the War will End
In Three Months.
REBEL ACCOUNT OF THE NAVAL BATTLE AT
NEW ORLEANS.
Reported Escape eff tile Nashville Denied
Further Particulars of the Fight at
Leesburg.
Cot. Baker Killed at the Head
Of his Brigade.
A Federal Force of !, 800 Win the Day
against 5000 Rebels.
GEN. STONE ENFORCED BY BANKS.
Our Army to Hold it's Position.
AN ATTEMPT TO surERoEDE GEN.
MCCLELLAN.
FR o NJ .NFS UIsI.
Jeff Thompson Routed with
Heavy Loss.
sIGEL's DIVISION ACROSS THE Usage RIVER.
BEN. M'CULLOCH At FORT SCOTT.
A Supply Steamboat Fired On by 700. Rebels.
FTem0Nt's Department to be
! NeOryNni<eA.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
Federal Y sctorics in Missouri.

It is probable that the rebel triumph at
Lexington will prove their last victory in
Missouri. Our latest news from that State
teens with Union successes.
In the skirmish near Lebanon on the 18th
the rebels lost @ killed, y wounded and 80
prisoners. The Union loss was one killed.
Gen. Wyman, on the 18th, dispersed a
body of rebels at Linn Greek, killing consid-
cradle number and taking over two hundred
prisoners.
The rebel garrison at Lexington, 300 strong
was surprised, On the 10th inst, by $50 Fed
eral troops, and hed,-the Unionists recap
turning the town, all our sick and wounded
two cannon, and quantity of guns, pistols
and other articles.
Our dispatches this morning give an account
of splendid victoryat Fredericton, in the
routing of jeff Thompso..'s rebel army. AT
this rate with Price rapidly retreating South
Missouri will soon be rid of the rebels.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

@ The eighth Iowa Regiment is in Gen.
McKinstry's division, together with the First
Nebraska, the st. Louis Irish Brigade, sever
al companies of Regulars, Totten's Battery,
and other regiments. Gen. Sturgis' command
from Kansas City was also expected to join
this division.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

The Fifth Iowa Regiment Col. Wor-
thlngton, was under orders to leave Glasgow
on the 18th for Sedalia.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

The Iowa FIRST CAVALRY Four compa-
MES of Col. Fitz Henry Warrens First Regi.
ment Iowa Cavalry marched to the levee yes
terday afternoon, large number of loaded
wagons having preceded them there from
Camp Benton. The cavalry wagons and
stores were being embarked last evening on
the steamers Desmoines and Southwestern,
which would probably sail during the night
up the Missouri or down the Mississippi
ST. Louis Democrat, 18Th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

CERRo GoRDo CouNTY.-Kirkwood received
every vote [250] in this county, for Governor.
Stinson, Democratic candidate for representa-
tive, did not receive one vote in the whole
county. Bowdoin, Republican, received Is
majority over Patterson, fusionist, for Repre-
sentative. The entire Republican county
ticket was elected, except Perrett for county
Judge.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

1.-THE reelection of Gov. Brown, of
Georgia, is most significant of the want of
confidence entertained for the Confederate
Government in that State, once so conserva-
tive and loyal Some months since Governor
Brown published terrific trade against jeff
Davis and the leaders Of the Richmond clique,
whom he charged with designs to create an
aristocracy and build upa monarchy upon
the ruins of our Republican Government
Gov. Brown also peremptorily refused to send
forward any more State troops to fight the
Confederate battles, and recalled those that
had already been sent forward. This indorse-
ment by the people of Georgia. after such I'M
mistakable evidences of his having become
sick and tired of the Confederate military des-
potism, shows that the State will not follow
any ultra leaders, but will be found prepared,
at no distant day, t? wheel again into the I'm
ion ranks, from which she has wheedled by
some Of her impracticable and timid political
leaders.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25

wT The Eastern papers unite in congratu-
lating their readers upon the revival of all
kinds of business in the principal cities on
and near the Atlantic coast. We are furnish
ed with glowing descriptions of increased and
augmenting activity in the trade and moneta-
nv circles of New York, Boston and Philadel-
phia. Especially in New York, we are told
that money is abundant, the specie reserve in
the banks increasing, places of amusement
thronged, and the marts of business nearly
as animated as ever. Capital appears to be
finding new channels Of profit, and business
in all departments to be establishing itself on
a basis safer than heretofore
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
PRICE BREAKS UP HIS CAMP AND Re-
TREATS FURTHER SOUTH.


Maj. Wright wins Three Successive Fight,
in Missouri
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-25
The Data that binds Them.

During the progress Of the trial of Northern
traitors in Ohio, recently arrested, among the
revelations as to the character of the Infamous
order Of the Knights Of the Golden circle was
the discovery Of the following oaths which
members of that order are required to take
when initiated
FIRST OATH.
II do trust ard solemnly promise and swear
that vii! not reveal any word, either direct
" or indirectly Of what am about to receive
except it be to some true and faithful brother
Of this order ard not unto him or them until
after strict examination, I shall have found
him or them, as Justly entitled to the same as
myself am about to be under the no less
penalty Of having my body severed into four
parts; the first part cast out at the north
gate, the second part at the south, the third
part At the cast, and the fourth part at the
west gate I furthermore promise that will
always hail and answer ali signs and signals
that are given to me by a l4rother Of this Or
der, if in my power to do so; and further
more promise md swear that will protect
and defend all constitutional democrats, their
lives, property and personal liberty from mob
violence, during this Southern instruction so
long as they OBEY the laws Of the G. S. A.,
let It come from whatever source it may; this
obligation to be binding or me as long as the
war shall last"
"In whom do you put your trust?"
''In God"
"Your trust being in God, will give you
the seal that wi Il relieve you cut of the camp
of your enemy"
SECOND OATH.
"And further promise and swear, in the
presence of Almighty God and the members
of the Golden Circle, that | will not rest or
sleep until Abraham Lincoln, now President
shall be removed out Of the Presidential chat
and will wade in blood up to my knees, as
soon as jefferson Davis secs proper to march
with his army to take the city Of Washington
and the White House, to do the same. So
help me God, and keep me steadfast to do the
same"
these "circles' are said to be scattered
throughout various parts os the loyal States.
Federal officers cannot be too vigilant in dis
coverinp or too nromnt in s1nnreSSing them,