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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
OUR CAPIToc CORRESPONDENCE.
DEs MolNEs, May IS, 1861.

DEs MoiNEs, May Is, 1861.
The joint military committee of the two
Houses have agreed upon the main features
of a general law. All able bodied men be-
tween the ages Of 1s and As years are to be
enrolled and put into drill; the company
officers to be elected by the company. The
Governor is to have military staff COM
posed of an Adjutant General, with the rank
of Colonel; Quartermaster General, with
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; Commits
sary General, with tho rank Of Major and
all the State Field officers, together with q
Medical Board, the chief Of which is to be
the President of tho Medical College At
Keokuk.
A majority of.the committee are in favor
of reporting bill for an appropriation OF
100000 for putting the State on suitable
military footing. This amount will meet
with opposition. Some of the members are
not willing to 90 above $500, 900, while 9th
ers think $250,OO0 enough. This is NJ time
for parsimopy. The union Of these States
and the honor of our fog is not to be esti-
| mated by dollars and cents. The Governor
is to be made the disbursing agent of the
State to issue bonds, and provide for their
sale, as the necessity of the country may
demand.
In addition to the general organization Of
the State militia, it is proposed to organize,
two regiments Of infantry and battalion OF
five hundIed cavalry to be mustered into
State service, and 60 into camp, as a reserve
corps, ready to answer any call from the
general government.
Your Senator, Mr.. Green, arrived yester-
day evening Your county is fortunate in
procuring the service of 30 worthy man tt
represent your patriotic citizens at this i'm
portant crisis in our country's history. Mr.
l.. will WELD strong influence, will com
mand universal respect, and will lie grea
acquisition to the Senate in devising and
maturing an efficient plan of military organ
ization, and in providing the ways and mean
to carry into successful operation our organ
ization. Of the other members from you
county, and Mr.. G., l will say more here
after. OCCASIONAL.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Hon. JOHN A. KAssoN.-We met this gen.
tleman on the cars, Monday evening, return
ing from Desmoines to Washington. He
looks somewhat thin and care-worn - the
result, doubtless of his arduous duties as
First Assistant Postmaster General. Mr.. K
has the hardest working post at Washing
ton. We learn that until the war excitement
occasioned him some relief from the press
of Office seekers, he seldom had an opportu-
nifty to eat but one meal day, being con-
fined from breakfast till bed time in his
office. He has discharged the perplexing
duties OF his Office satisfactorily to every
body, a. far az we can ascertain.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

JUDGE LEFF1NGwELL.-The Hon. W. E.
Leffingwell is forming company of mount.
ed rangers, the services of which will be ten
dered to the government. So says the Lyons
correspondent of the Chicago Times.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

s~The steamship Great Eastern has en-
gagged to carry A 900 bushels of wheat from
New York to Liverpool, on her return trip,
at eighteen cents per bushel. She will start
on the 25th instant, af
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

MORE THAN PAYING ExPsNsEs.-A letter
received at New York, from the frigate Min
nesota at HAMPTON Roads, says they have
already seized three hundred thousand dol
Lars worth Of ships and tobacco.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
w Although the telegraphic rumors rel

wAlthough the telegraphic rumors rel.
alive to the removal Of the remains of Wash.
ington are not to be implicitly relied on,
there Is still strong probability that they
have been removed. The same spirit that
could prompt thsse sacriligious fire eaters
to mount negro upon the statue of WASH
ington, as at Richmond, would not hesitate
to desecrate his grave, or despoil it of its
sacred dust.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
REvoLvERs.-By the army regulations U.

REvoLvERs.-By the army regulations U.
s. infantry arc forbidden to carry revolvers.
The reason assigned for this order is, that
the fact Of carrying revolvers may lead to
their use at . time when the rife or musket
should be employed Those who gave this
order should know, and perhaps do from ex
perience, that allowing infantry revolvers is
detrimental to their effectiveness.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
6yThe following articles have been Off

ezFThe following articles have been OIL
cially declared as coming under the head
of "contraband Of war; by the Administra-
ton: "Gold or silver coin, checks or bills
of exchange for money, articles of food,
clothing, and materials for the manufacture
of clothing rifle, pistol, musket, and cannon
balls and shells; gunpowder, and all mate
rails used in it's manufacture; ammunition
and munitions and implements of war of
every description; books of military educa-
ton; saddles, harness and trappings for
flying artillery, field and staff officers and
cavalry troops; horses, gun carriages, tim
Der for ship building; all kinds Of naval
stores, engines, boilers and machinery for
boats, locomotive engines and oars for rail
roads, and goods and commodities which
might be useful to the enemy in war"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

The Corp OF UNION machinery of
Republican Government has puzzled some
Of tho profoundest philosophical investiga-
tors. but it is to be hoped that the present
experiments Of Jefferson Davis will enable
him to get the hang Of it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
DEs MONIES, Nav 90, 1861.

DEAR JOURNAL The two Houses went to
work in good earnest this morning In the
House several bills were introduced. The
bill legalizing certain acts of certain Boards
of Supervisors and civil corporations, which,
without warrant of law, appropriated money
for purposes of aiding volunteers and their
families, was passed.
A resolution was adopted by the House
this morning, instructing the Committee on
Judiciary to report "a bill defining treason,
and for the punishment of the same.
The same committee was also instructed
to report bill continuing all suits now
pending against volunteers, or may hereaf-
ter, during the actual service of such volun-
teers, be brought against them.
A bill was introduced by Caldwell, of Van
Buren,, changing the revenue law in respect
to advertising the delinquent tax list, reduc-
ing the rates from 20 and 80 cents descrip.
tioD, to five and seven cents. Also empow-
ering the Census Board to levy a tax of three
mills ON the dollar, if necessary, instead of
two, as at present limited. This bill will
undoubtedly be amended, particularly in ref
erence to the rates of advertising the delin-
quent list.
An opinion on the subject from Attorney
General Nours, declares Rusch not Lieuten-
ant Governor, on the ground of his having
accepted the post of Commissioner of Emil
grafton. Senator Wilson, of Jefferson coun-
ty, having been elected President of the SER
ate last session, pro tem., is the Lieutenant
Governor Of Iowa.
There has been great pressure on the
Governor to induce him to accept the tender
Of volunteer companies, bat as three regi
mepts fill the requisition of the President,
many must be disappointed. Below give
the companies composing the I'd and 81
regiments
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

The EFFECTS OF BAD ExAMPLE.-While
the rebels confined themselves to robbing the
Government, all went 'merry as marriage
bell" but when they fall to robbing each
other, we must conclude that there IS a
screw loose in the secession machine. The
rumor comes to us that Major Rhett, of the
honest Commonwealth of South Carolina.
paymaster of the confederate army" has
been practicing bit of secession" on his
own hook, by ''mysteriously disappearing"
with some $4,000 of the public funds in
his pocket. Had we not been taught from
our childhood that Southern gentlemen were
the s'soul of HONOR" we should be disposed
to suspect that there was something "rotten
in Denmark"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(asroarRD ExpaEssIY .os 7az JoulNAL.]
INCREASED PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.
Secession Disapproved in Europe.
VESSELS RUNNING THE BLOCKADE.
Secession Vessels Captured in the Cult:
Coz. LetcXer Getting Frightened.
Secession Flag at Alexandria taken by zouaves.
GREAT EVENTS NEAR At HAND.
A Rebel Battery Demolished.
MORE PRIZES CAPTURED.
GOV. LETCHER MEETS WITH A LUSS.
PEACE ESTABLISHED IN MISSOURI,
North Carolina Seeded.
Steamboat Explosion and 20 Lives Lost.
MORE SOUTHERN MAILS DISCONTINUED.
POWDER SEIZED 1T NEW YORK.
SEIZURE OF ARMS AT BALTIMORE.
Important Instructions to our Foreign
Ministers.
| - s&,-l--.;
Is VESSELS TAKEN.
Six more Regiments ordered from Illinois
HOPE FOR IEN.FESEEE.
HOW SECESSION Is TO BE CARRIED IN
| VIRGINIA.
The Two Years Amendment Repealed in Mas
! sachusetts.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

SERVED HIM RIGHT.-A loud .mouthed Sc.
cessionist of Baraboo, Wis, named Leroy
Gates, whom the Republican styles "the
biggest darned fool living" some time since
left for South Carolina, where he took arms
under the rattlesnake banner. Being Nor
therner, he was Immediately set down for
spy. The Palmettoes seized him, shaved the
glossy locks from one side of his brainless
"damson cheeks" and the elegantly curved
moustache from the finely chiseled lip, and
thus shorn of his beauty, they babe him
God-speed for Baraboo, where he arrived
few days since, transformed from traitor to
a patriot.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
DIS MONIES. Nav 18th, 1861.

DEo 4AAOiNCo, NAssJ ASs"t
DEAR JOURNAL: The General Assembly
adjourned yesterday morning, until Monday
at 9 o'clock. Since then the time of the mem
bers has been variously occupied. Some
have been fishing, some strolling through
the city, some congregated at the hotels, en-
gagged in discussing the topics likely to be
legislated upon at this session, whilst the
committees on military affairs, ways and
means and federal relations, have been almost
constantly in session preparing bills. learn
from the State Printer that three bills have
already been ordered printed by the commit
tee on military affairs, but could ascertain
nothing respecting their provisions. There
is variety of opinions respecting the amount
of money the State should appropriate for
military purposes. There seems to prevail
an opinion that this extra session should not
appropriate more than the State will require
until the regular session, next winter, and
this amount ranges from 100000 to $780,
900. There has been no debate in either
House which has enabled the public to de-
termine how unanimous the members will BIS
in the effort to meet the exigincies of the
times. 1t is currently rumored that there
are few members, perhaps but one, in the
House, and one or two in the Senate, opposed
to voting money for the purpose of putting
the State on a war footing. think that
even these will yield to the popular and pa
triotic current. On Monday the ball will
open in earnest.
To-day, the Capitol Guards were sworn
into the service of the Government under
the three year requisition Of President Lin
coin. This company ranks in the second
regiment as company A, and departs for
Keokuk, on Wednesday or Thursday of next
week. 1t is very handsome company, and
apparently, well differed. A large crowd
assembled to witness the ceremony of takin
the oath. After calling the roll, Col Curtis
stated to the company the length of time
they were required to serve, and requested
that ii there were any not disposed to enlist
fer that time, they would please step from
the ranks. A death-like silence followed
this announcement, until it was found that
every man remained in the ranks, when
there arose shout, such as was never heard
in DesMoincs before. The company was
addressed by Col. Curtis, G. c. Cole and
others. Mr.. Cole alluded to the change
which had taken place within the past five
months. Never before had he and Col. Cur
tbs occupied the same platf,rm. Now he
thanked God there was but one, and they
stand side by side upon it. The prevailing
opinion is that the session will close next
week, say Friday. The resolution referred
to in my last, as having been introduced by
Judge Hall, will be voted down by large
majority. J.W. L.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

n6cFrom Harrisburg We learn that Gov
ernor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, and Governor
Dennison, Of Ohio, have pledged the Union
men Of Western Virginia the entire support
of the whole military force Of their States
in the cause of the Union; and it is said
that the Governors of Indiana and Illinois
have made similar pledges to the Union
party in Kentucky and Missouri. The Gov
ernors of all the free States west Of Penn
sylvania have, it is said, obtained an assur,
ance from Mr.. Lincoln that there shall be
no compromise or no cessation of hostilities
until the national flag floats over every par
ticle of national property in the country.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
SEIZURE OF ARMS AT BALTIMORE

Important Instructions to our Foreign
Ministers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
State Legislation against Treason

State Legislation agaimst Treason.
The Pennsylvania Legislature has passed
a very stringent and comprehensive bill for
the punishment of reasonable acts against
the State and General Government, and the
Legislature of Connecticut has similar one
in progress. The penalty affixed is impris-
onment at hard labor net more than ten
years, or fine Of not over 5000, or both,
at the discretion of the court, and the forms
of offense named are, taking a commission
from any person or State at war with the
Government, knowingly assisting an enemy
by enlisting or inducing others to enlist in
his armies, furnishing munitions or other
supplies to the enemy, carrying on traitor
GUS correspondence with the enemy, and va
rious other acts by which the enemy may be
assisted, or the Government obstructed.-
This legislation is important and needful, as
there is still much looseness of opinion and
practice tolerated, and the true nature and
mischief Of treason is only half comprehen.
ded.
The late Legislature Of Illinois very prop
lerlv passed similar law.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
Is VESSELS TAKEN.

Six more Regiments ordered from Illinois
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and annie bic agreement which has been mad,
therefore call upon all persons in this
State to observe good order, and respect the
rights Of their fellow eitizens, and give then
the assure nee of protection and security lr
the most ample manner.
[Signed VIM. S. HARVEY,
Brigadier General Commanding
WASHINGTON, May 20.
Commodore Tatnal, of the COME erate
navy, assigned to the command of the naval
forces at Charleston, has arrived there.
Col. Vos''urg, of the New York list regi
ment, died this morning Of hemorhage OF
the lungs.
HARPER's FERRY VIA FREDERICK, May 10.
Two thousand Mssis ippians arrived here
to day. Two egiments arrived from Ala
bama yesterday. Tiey are ell hard lot.
The small pox has broken out among the
troops here.
A company of cavalry left TIarper's Ferry
fer Martinsburg to prevent Union men from
voting on the 23d, as this is a strong Union
district
The home guards of Frederick City have
arrested man who was setting fire to a
large tan yard. The city is guarded by Uni
VI men, ana al SSceSsIonlsts are WdCcneO.
The Union men of this di -trict will nomi
nate an unconditional Union candidate for
Congress next Saturday.
Especial to Herald.
. s.a- HAsEasT WIN, May 20.
Reports are in circulation to the effect
hat great dissati, faction exists among the
roops at Harper's Ferry. on account Of the
of several factions. One favors
he annexation of Virginia to the Confeder.
tie States one the unconditional separate
Of Virginia f; a third the un.
Union soldiers. Both of the last
wo classes refu4e to take the cath of allie
,isnce to tho Confederate States.
The people Of Sharpsburg village, 10 miles
outheast Of the road to Harper's Ferry.
wear no more soldier for the Confederate |
rny shall pass through their town.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

'Ae rAVer Witnout that propeller.
WASHINGTON. May 81.
Worlds Correspondence letter received
here to-day Fl ON Senator johnson of Tenn
essee, states that be continues canvassing the
State, end is firm in t. e belief that the
Union cause will triumph ut the polls.
Times Correspondence Postage in the
Southern Confederacy after the 3lst inst,
will De: for letters less than 500 miles &c:
greater distances LOG; weekly papers 4Oc
Der year; dailies $3.50 per year; if pub.
lished outside the Confederate States the
postage will be doubled.
~, SPRISe'IELD, May g..
The Governor made selections of six cut
Of the ten regiments, TO be immediately
mustered into the United States service.
1t 's understood these regiments will be
to rendezvous q, two points. three
It each, rext week, and the probabilities
ire that Decatur and Springfield will be &C.
ected as the points. -.
BosToN, May 81.
Resolutions amending the Constitution a.
owing naturalized foreigners the right Of
ufrage after years residence in the State.
'assed both Houses Of the Legislature.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

mouse, comprising l,5UO musketS in boxes
marked Virginia Muskets;' ALSO 1000
pixies. They were taken to Fort McHenry
The arms had been in the custody of the
city authorities.
The Union men Of the Sd District, nomi-
mated G. l.. Leary for Congress.
The New York second regiment passed
through this city to-day. They were we'll
| received.
Chaunce7 Shafer made speech to the
N. Y. 7th regiment to-day, invoking them
| by no means to return home before thu close
Of the war. 1t is understood they are to b..
guided in this matter by Gen. Scott, and arr
willing to remain if there is prospect for
speedy opening of the compaign.
CAIRO May 81.
Capt. John Rogers, q. s. G., has arrived
here under orders from government, which,
though not as yet known, are supposed to be
to take command of the feet of gunboats
offered by Sturgess, of Chicago, and soon
expected here. 1t is limited that he will
provide some means of conveyance of the
troops down the rive.
Government falling to AGREE upon the
terms of purchase, has condemned the dis
tillery of After & Harrall, and will pay the
damages more at leisure. The work of de-
molition commenced this afterno on, and the
buildings viii! be- wholly removed at once
On its site the proposed Notifications will be
erected.
An invoice Of heavy sized guns shipped
from Pittsburg will be received here soon.
There are thr(e "a Founders and 26O balls !
with all other ppurtenances, The country
back OF Cairo vas reconnoitered by engin-
GERS and scouting parties to-day, as far as
Villa Ridge, who're Col Walters command is
stationed.
WASHINGTON, May q.
Surgeon Finhy will be appointed Surgeon
General of the army, in place of Dawson.
deceased.
1t is sufficient denial Of the reports IS to
Lieut.. Gen. Scott's infirm health, to say that
10 is engaged ip the discharge of his official
iuties, not only throughout the day, but to
ate hours every night II
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
fmportant from Ma,h,,.,

WASHINGTON, Jan IA brief kB,
nest address to the people of the Unita., a.
has been prepared, recommending tber. :
rally TO compromise on the basis Of ,bs - <
ositions Of Senators Crittenden ana r.
lt has already bsen signed BY pxp'la- :,
members of Congress ana Senators. "
The most intimats friends of the P,...,
say that 1t Is his present detern.inatio, -
remand Major Anderson to Fort MoBI.-;o' :
Certain Southerners were openly in5;----.
to day under The belief tba; troops b,rs t-
ordered to Chafleston harbor. aud i : -;
that they have telegrsphed to the Sourb --
cordingly. If any such order had been ~
en- Ii was revoked.
Members of Congress just returned r.
visits TO their homes In the border slave S.
express their alarm at the progress OF h. -
eeSsion movement, while others from 80
slsveholdiug States, represent the peoris - !.
rapidly and earnestly consolidating il H. =
posite direction.
The United States steam Gloon orv
Brooklyn, has been ever since her rs.r--
from the Chirique Expedition, az NoTf-I
ohcered and manned for any emerrgpcv
II the message of the President relsIir. :,
South Carolina affairs, and emboiriny =.
propositions Of tho commissioners, l. sep,,.
the House, L viii, according 70 the vrs.s,,
programme. be promptly tabled
+ 4 report that The South Csrolina Co-,i.
s!oners were 10 be treated to Cai!,huE-.-,.
sereDade last night, caused q coasiGerabt,-
Ice fOres 10 repair 70, anj stay Ia IL ar es,gs
ioThooj Til night 10 rrey-ltit Il I. zss a.
geiher false alarm.
! Baltimore d,-ratcii has becu re-.;y-7 .,
which Henry Nintsr DAVIS figures. s.s.-.
that the Committee Cf Thirly-tkree had sg--.5
to aD aniceb!e aijns,n,ai Of the SJgIs...'
difficulties. Some Of TIE minor lffciEI. s-s
the ladies were delighted, bp. the g.asIl.
impression Is that tie dispatch is fzlzc. j,
may have some bearing ca iLe cOzts1aa,a.si
attack 81 Fo:t Saa.ifer
This is general holiday. A. the d-us-.
tnents snd municipal ofEess sre clp.e6. T:s
brigh: genial weather servts soE5esh.t 10 a..
hven the gloom consequent upon the uolit.,.i
condition Of The country. At IL O'Clock :.
Foreign Ministers, il conrt Costume. an5 a.
terwards the Arms aud Navy Ofhcess, II e.
uniform, p-Id their respects to tie PRESIDE,
and at EocD the doors we're throwa orss Z,
the other visitors, who, CT passing sl--a.b
the reception ToOs, shook his haul. s. 49,
IS those Of several members o. the Csbiue;
Mr. Tre,cott. the Secretary of tie S.urs
Csrolina Commissioners. will lesve NsshJr.,-
tOD Tomorrow for Charleston The Comm.
sIoneTs viii remain 20 await executive I'D 's,.
islatiFe action.
The Southern members Of Coug-es. asrs
Uncovered something saSpici, IL IN he -rops.
slti0nS Of II " DavIs. including 81 sl.at ID
sct for New Mexico ant Its passage IL :.
House Is DOW considered very doubtful
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-09
Prospects oftI,e Union.

The prospects of the amica0le se;lleDsI: !.
the difficulties, which threaten 80 rs8i shs
Union in assu1der. appear - grow EsIssss-
more hopeless There is no les ~ 10 ne ai'
teruess Of the Republican leaders. soa -
seem determined 20 add 70 the obstacle, I
the way Of a peaceful adjustment UpiaF:1'
natviy the destiny II the coGn;ry Is L Is
hands of the Republicans, and Il the Js.'a
is destroyed. upon them must rest tie s-.lf
responsibility. They seem % have d5s-ui1-
ed TO welcome disunion ana civil war, Ts,as'
than reoeGe one step from the position 9: la
tility TO the South. which they have tzzs1.-,
No cOucession-no compromises pe@'ei-'
settlement OF our dific1liios-is Gov ths ss'-
tied party policy of the Republicans NJ
Lincoln has concluded not TO giEe EEy =
inch, bat TO adhere to aud carry out tae On
cial dogmaS Of the Republican party. =.
Republican Senators and COngressmen seen
to be equally determined to oppose all prop,
sitiOns for reconciliation, which are bSSS.
upon any concessions on the part OF ne ~
publican party. The whole party seems :
be ayerse to taking a single re,rogaae A'f'
even for the sake of preserving the Unl0n
The Union men seem TO despair Of eHeo'l-s
any satisfactory arrangement, and The ISl-;'
of the future OF the country look DARK lh0S'-
-PittSblrq POS,.