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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
A REGIMENT of Mounted Men.

Believing that additional troops for the
service of the United States, or of this
State, will soon be called for, and deemirg
it probable that mounted men, will prove
quite as, or more, acceptable than Infantry,
propose to the young men of Iowa, the
immediate organization of complete Reg
iment of Hcrse, to be uniformed and equip
ped, and made ready for active service, as
speedily as may be found practicable.
If this suggestion is favorably received, !
shall be happy to communicate with all
such persons So NAV be willing to adopt,
and perfect If. The Regiment, if formed,
will Of course be held subject to the com.
minds of the Governor, or Of the Presi-
dent Gro. FRAzEE.
Burlington, Iowa, April 22d, 1861.
Editors throughout the State will confer a
favor by publishing the above.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

DIRECT FROM CHARLESTON. "A young
man employed in foundry in Charleston
arrived here last night, having left that place
since the surrender Of Sumter He confirms
the statement that there were forty men kill
ed and one hundred and thirty wounded
He represents the condition of affairs there
as very deplorable. Provisions are scarce
and high, and many persons are leaving
daily for the North and border States Re-
cruits are obtained by compulsory process,
and mechanics, laborers and poor whites are
forced to enlist.
He says moreover that the opinion pre-
vailed most universally that the secessionists
will have to submit to the q. S. Government
as soon as it resorts to effective war mea-
sures OF coercion. -Keokssk Gate Cjty. 20,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

FoRT P1cKENs.-The Philadelphia Press
points out the importance of Fort Pickens,
in military point Of view, in the following:
"The importance of Fort Pickens, in a
military point Of view, cannot be over-estima-
ted. In the possession of our Government,
it may become base of operations from
which our fleets can be fitted out to blockade
any of the Gulf ports, or to seize the ma
rauding expeditions which the humane Mont
gomery Government threatens to organize,
and to keep open a pathway to any Of the
@. S. A. which becomes excessively naughty
and aggressive. On the other hand, if Fort
Pickens is taken by the Secessionists, they
can make Pensacola their great naval depot,
and have ample opportunities for realizing
their favorite scheme of sending out priva-
teers to prey upon American Commerce in
the Gulf of Mexico and the caribbean Sea,
while Pensacola Bay, with its entrance guar
ded by the guns of our fortress, will afford
them a safe shelter
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
The Currency Question.

The currency question, after that Of the
war, is the most important topic among bust
ness men.
The State Bank of Iowa was formed for
the purpose Of providing the people with
safe and convertible currency-money which
= man could keep in his pocket over night
without feeling that there was danger Of his
getting up in the morning with a mass Of
worthless rags in its place. Now, have they
done this? We regret to say they have not.
An Iowa bank note is something that is
very seldom seen, and when obtained is
treasured up as something far above the COM
mon trash. The reason given for this state
of affairs is, brokers get hold Of their notes
and run on them for coin. They need no
longer advance this excuse, for we have seen
letters from brokers in different parts of the
State, and had assurances from those in this
city to this effect-that if the State Bank Of
Iowa will, through its branches, issue a cir
culation sufficient to supply the wants OF the
HtoPIe, aAiu pKIhS thSiS AhohSy Ny W VAN
standard Of all specie paying banks, they
will be sustained in it, and not called on fol
coin on their notes. Will they do this9
If such is done, another account must bs
opened, called hankable fund account, te
include Iowa currency and bills Of all specie
paying banks-Obio, Indiana, New YorH
and New England exchange and coin to b'
sold for bankable funds at a low fixed rate
When such an arrangement as this is con
summated, Eastern currency will begin tt
flow in; money matters will be settled as ial
as the vexed question of currency is con
eerned, and the words "With Exch.' OF
note will not cause it to so back East IN
der protest.
In this connection, we again urge the farm
ers to refuse, as far as practicable, all othe
currency except State Bank paper for thei
grain. If our business men and the farmers
will take this matter in hand we may hop
soon to be rid of the irresponsible currenc.
which has recently become worthless Of
their hands.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
News Para2raDfls.

Negroes are forbidden to keep saloons
r in St. Louis, and negro churches are
directed to be closed during the excitement
now pending. Negro preaching is also pro-
hitited.
The New York World estimates that
more than hundred millions of money
!, !, have been rendered the President and Secre-
tary of the Treasury for the support of the
Government.
Scores of the Philadelphia tenement hold.
ers have guaranteed to all of their tenants
who enlist, exemption from house rent for
their families, during all the time of absence
in defense of their country.
THE RIGHT PLATFORM Winter
! reelection to Congress, from Baltimore,
"upon the basis of the unconditional main
tenancs of the Union"
i A dreadful case of fratricide has &C.
cured at Shawneetown, III. There had
been previous quarrel and when the broth i.
ers met, one drew a pistol and fred. The
shot ent tered the ear and sunk into the brain
of his Inflated opponent. Not satisfied with
this the ratricide drew q dirk and before
he could be stopped, stabbed the body over
and over again.
Beard, one of the gang who murdered
James Whiteford, a year or moro ago in
Clark Co., Mo-, has been sentenced to be
hung on the 10th day of May next. Another
of the marderous gang is now on trial at
Waterloo for the same offence.
Friend Dallam, of the Oquawka Plain
dealer, has raised company Of thirty five
! men, and will lie mustered in'o the service.
He has left his paper in charge of a trusty
| partner, appointed DEPUTY to take charge
Of the Post Office at Oquawka and expects to
be ready for active service next week.
nD- Colts pistol factory, at Hartford,
Conn.,, commenced running on double time
20 hours per day on tho 22d inst. The
orders cannot be filled by the ordinary force,
and large number of additional hands will
be employed.
PROFITABLE OFFICE. - The Journal of
Commerce says that the legit. Innate fees Of
the Collectorship of New York, if it is work.
ed with efficiency, are from thirty-fve to
fifty thousand dollars q year.
Oil has been discover at Aurora, n Y,
and the fact causes consids: able excitement.
The inhabitants of that locality may well
exclaim in view of the expectation of increas
ed light Aurora Bore. ills " Patent
applied for.l
A little girl of four years was recently
called as a witness in police court, and in
answer to the question as to what became
OF little girls who told lies, she innocently
replied that they were sent to bed.
Jacob Binkley, an old veteran of Is years
in Putnam Co., o., offers himself and TWEEN
ty6ve sons graudsons, and sons-in-law, as
volunteers to sustain the Union.
Dobbs says, while travelling on board of .
steamboat, one of the servants asked young
lady at the dinner table if she would have
another piece of the turky; no thank you,"
said she 81 have eaten all that there is any
necessary for" -
~ The Louisville Journal confesses
that never in any country did the banking
institutions contribute so promptly and album
iantly for the support of a war as the banks
If the East and North are now doing Moth
ng could be stronger evidence of fearfully
aroused spirit among the people.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

The "soldiers of the Mex lean war" in
Madison, Ind, are organizing company Of
volunteers for the defence of the border.
Mrs Bishop and little girl were killed,
and another child badly burned at Flint,
Mich, last week, by the explosion of fluid
lamp.
MARRIED In Milwaukee, Mr.. George W.
Long and Miss Jane Little. g
"Man wants but LITTLE here below
And wants that IXE1L1 Lsxa."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

The M1L1rIA.-The available militia, which
the Government can have at short notice, is
estimated at about loo, 900 men, apportioned
as follows:
Maine 5000, New Hampshire 5000, Yer
mont 5000. Massachusetts $1,000, Rhode
Island $500, Connecticut 5000, New York
Is, 900, New Jersey 1000, Pennsylvania, 3d.
900, Ohio 1880, Michigan 10000, Iowa
5000, Illinois $4,000, Wisconsin 5000, Min
esota 5000, Kansas $500, Indiana 5000.
This will do for beginning and enough
more can be had to devastate all Secessia,
if that should unhappily become necessary.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

Bounty LANDS FOR VoLUNTEERs.-Eyery
man who offers his services 10 his country
in the present. crisis, and is mustered into
service, will be entitled to Land Warrants,
liz addition to his regular pay, even if the
war is closed in thirty days. Privstes will
receive 160 acres each; officers larger tracts,
in proportion to the rank they hold. This
is an inducements of no inconsiderable i'm.
rorta1ce to every citizen who desires to be-
come soldier. We trust, however, that no
such inducements are needed to inoite pa
triots to their duty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

NOBLE FRLLows.-A Charleston CORES.
pendent says that thirty naturalized citizens
Germans and Irish, who had been compelled
to enlist in tho rebel army, positively re-
fused to fire on the American flag during
Re bombardment of Sumter, and were con-
sequently arrested and put in prison at
Charleston, where they yet remain. They
should not be allowed to remain there long.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
Total,
n%."They call it a political war-a wal

19-"They CAL it political war-a war
of conssnguinity," said Colonel Dnmont at
at Indianapolis - "but when brother holds
a knife to my throat, I know no relation
ship. When men who have lived, grown
rich and prospered under the protecting
of tie star gemmed flag, raise their impious
hands to strike it to the dust, they are donbly
traitors. For q foreign foe there may be
some excuse-for traitor there can be more.
They declare Themselves foreign nation !;
take them at their word and would shoot
one Of them with as much willingness as l
would any other enemy Of my country and
her institutions"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

R@ The boys around New York, like
their elders, are bTimfull Of patriotism. The
Brooklyn boys have adopted neat badge
Of white satin, on which is printed in blue
ink the legend, "Death to oil traitors" q
picture of the United States flag, and the
words "Stars apd Stripes forever These
are very generally worn by all classes of
citizens
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

- The following glorious expression
from Henry Clay is now being stuck in the
faces of the Kentuckians by the Cincinnati
Press:
IF KENTUCKY TOMORROW UN-
FURLS THE BANNER OF RESISTANCE
NEVER WILL FIGHT UNDER THAT
BANNER. l OWE A PARAMOUNT AL
LEGIANCE TO THE WHOLE UNION
A SUBORDINATE ONE TO MY OWN
SIATE.-[H Henry Clay in the Senate, 1850,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

INDIVIDUAL LOAN OF TEN Millions TO TIE
GovERNAEN7.-W. 3. Aston, the New York
millionaire, offers to give the government
fonr million and loan it ten million dollars.
(In the dispatches Yesterday his name was
incorrectly spelled as Vim. BAKERY The
promptness of the moneyed men of the coun-
try in furnishing the "sinews of war" is
truly astonishing as we'll as highly crafty
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

A FIGHTING COLLEGE PREslD-Nr.--Loran
Andrews, the accomplished President Of
Kenyon College, Ohio, has raised a company
which he heads, has rendered their services
and been accepted.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

BALTIMORE CoUaTEsIEs.-The reception OF
our troops in Baltimore shows what Mr.. Lin
coin would probably have received, had he
gone through there with his suite.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

Coop FOR ILLINOIS The whole number
Of volunteer companies offered to the Cover
nor of Illinois up to the 2Sd was one humid
red and twenty five, or fully twelve thousand
menl Sixty companies are accepted, twenty
five conditionally accepted, and forty direct
ed to hold themselves in readiness and per-
feet their drill in anticipation of another call.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

% The war will be carried into Africa,
and President Davis will occupy the White
House at Washington before next Winter.
augusta Ga.) Chronicle.
Not if million strong armed and true
hearted fraeman can prevent it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
The Extra Session of Congress.

The Extra Session of Congress.
We give below a list Of the States which
have yet to elect Representatives in the new
Congress. In order to be represented in the
Extra Session called by President Lincoln,
special elections will have to be held in six
States: 80 ..se-
Virginia, 4th Thursday in May, Is
North Carolina, LIST Thursday in August 8
Tennessee, LIST Thursday in August 10
Kentucky, LIST Monday in August 10
California, Tuesday after first Monday in Sept 2
Maryland. LIST Wednesday in November 6
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
NOW is the TIme for ACTION.

NOW IS the Time Tor ACtlOns
The idea seems to be quite general in the
North, We are glad to perceive, that the peri
cd of discussion, compromise and concilia.
ton has passed, and that action is now tho
word. The Government is, at last, face to
face with treason and rebellion. The war ia
begun. There is no sense in criticizing the
policy or the acts of the President, or the
Government. They must be sustained, o,
the Union will be overwhelmed and lost
There is but one power now that can hole
and possess " the property and territory o
the nation, and maintain the Constitution
and the laws. 1t is the sublime and terrible
power Of War. 1t has come; and our only
choice now is to fight it through to con
quest, victory and glory!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26


Colonel, per month $21s 90
Lieutenant Colonel, per month 1874 90
Major, per month l75 90
Captain, per month llS W
First Lieutenant, per month l0S %
Second Lieutenant, per month lU3 90
Brevet Second Lieutenant, per month 103 30
First Orderly Sergeant, per month 20 90
Other Sergeants, per month y w
Corporals, per month ~ 90
Priyates. per month 20 90
Musicians. per month 21 90
The Colonies of regiments appoint one
Surgeon and one assistant Surgeon for their,
own regiments. Brisadier Generals, we be-.
lieve, have also the same power of appoint
ing Surgeons.
We publish the above on the authority Of
the Springfield Qll) Journal, and do not
youch for its correctness. Authorities ap.
pear to differ as to the amount Of monthly
pay Of troops.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

PATRIOTISM OF THE CATHOLICS. The Amer
lean Ensign was displayed from the Cath
Ollie Cathedral of St. Paul at Pittsburgh, on
the 10Th inst. This is one Of the largest
churches in the United States. The Irish
citizens Of Pittsburgh ere rapidly volunteer
icr
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

Order for the Destruction Of Secs
sion Batteries on the Potomac.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

heglments
New York-Albany, Elmira L
Observation-Disclosures, Harrisburg, /
New Jersey-Trenton,
Delaware Wilmington,
Maryland-Baltimore Frederick,
North Carolina Raleigh,
Virginia-Staunton, Wheeling,
1'ennessee-Konxv'e, Gordonv'e, Nashv'e,
Arkansas Little Rock,
acknowledgement,
Missouri-St. Louis,
Illinois-Springfel Chicago,
acknowledgements,
Ohio-Columbus. Cleveland, l;
Michigan--Detroit,
Observation-Disclosures,
Iowa-Keokuk,
Minnesota-St. Paul,
Maine-Portland,
New Hampshire -Portsmouth,
Observation-Disclosures,
Massachusetts, Springfield,
Rhode Island Providence,
Connecticut-New Haven,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

PAY CT TRooPs.-The following is the rate
of pay of the United States regular troops,
and to which the militia is entitled when
called into service. a part of it only is in
cash, and the remainder being made up in
r,-;n,, afo Of a 6yo6 vol
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

EEOcA0m8tsOn OF the Prestdent-
Secession Ports to be BlOckaded.
WASHINGTON, April l9.-Ths President
has issued q proclamation, stating there is
insurrection against the Government in Sc.
veral States; that the laws for the collection
OF revenue cannot be executed therein con-
formable to the Constitution, which REQUIRES
that duties throughout the country shall be
uniform. therefore deem it advisable to
set on foot blockade; therefore a compe.
tent force will be posted to prevent the en-
trance and exit of vessels from the ports Of
the Seeded States.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

MIssouR1.-There have been apprehsnsions
that St. Louis would be the scene Of one Of
the first outbreaks in the pending contest.
The citizens of that place are so nearly divi-
dea equally between Northern and Southern
sympathisers. that serious disturbances were
anticipated; and an attempt to get possess
sion of the U. S. Arsenal there, containing
about seventy thousand stand of arms, was
looked for. Up to Monday the city was COM
parativsly quiet. The arsenal is securely
held byCspt Lyon with 500 government regu-
lars, and it is stated that the loyal people
Of st. Louis are raising a number of regi-
ments Of volunteers to be rendered to the
Government. Gov. Jackson, who is an avow-
cd secessionist, has called al extra session
of the Legislature on the I'd Of May.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

THE QUoTAs ASSIGNED TO THE DIFFERENT
SrA1Es-W WHERE THEY ARE TO RENDEzvoUs.-
The following table will show the number Of
regiments required Of each State, and the
places of rendezvous in each:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

Who ARE LIABLE TO DO MILITARY Duty.
In reference to the performance of military
duty, the Act eff Congress provides, that all
able bodied white male citizens of the Unit
ed States, between the ages of eighteen and
forty-fve years, are liable to be called upon
to perform military duty, and exempts there
from the Vice. President of the United States,
the judicial and executive officers of the
Government of the same, the members of
both Houses of Congress, and their respec-
tive officers, all revenue officers and their
clerks, postmasters, stage drivers, and others
connected with the mai! service, ferrymen
employed at any ferry on any post road, in
spectors of exports, pilots, mariners actually
employed in the sea service of any citizens
or merchant within the United States, and
all other persons who are, or may be, ex-
empted by the laws of the respective States
of the Union, Notwithstanding their being
between the ages Of eighteen and forsy-f
years Of age.
Subsequent enactments have added to the
list of exempted persons the following: Post.
drivers, drivers of mail Stages, assistant-post
masters and post office clerks. Decisions Of
the Circuit Court of the United States 70,
the District of Columbia have also furnished
| additional exemptions at the seat of Govern
ment, and warrant officers in the navy.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

PRODUCE SHIPMENTS FOR THE
SOUTH STOPPED At PEORIA.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

The Presidesst Threatens to Lay
baltimore i.s dishes
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

The Great Rebellion I!
REIGN OF TERROR IN BALTIMORE!
10000 Men Under Arms i'm WASH
imgtOn!
Serious Trouble at Norfolk Destruction
of Government Vessels.
THE BALTIMORE MOB COOLING DOWN.
Fears Of a Slave Insurrecti0n i'm
Maryland.
N. r. Council Vote Million and Half
for the War.
PRODUCE SHIPMENTS FOR THE
SOUTH STOPPED At PEORIA.
The President Threatens to Lay
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

N. r. Council Vote Million and Half
for the War.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

emphatically says he will not comply. but
would rather furnish $4,000 men against the
North.
HARRlsBURGH, Pa, April a.
1t is said provisions are becoming scarce
at Washington. The government is supply
ing families with the seized flour at So per
barrel.
Military officers say there are but little
over 2Ol0 men lying at Alexandria, and no t
more than half were armed.
1t is known by the Government that Gen.
Beauregard would be in Richmond next
Thursday.
The TIN New York regiment is known to
be at Annapolis, Baltimore had sent troops
to intercept their march between Annapolis
and tie Washington Junction.
Gen. Scott's pickets are gradually extend
ing towards Annapolis Junction from Wash
ington. Gen. Scott will assist them if attack
ed, at all hazards.
The 9Th Massachusetts regiment will force
return to Annapolis.
Direct advices from Annapolis, by letters
and travellers. to 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon, say the 18th regiment of New York, and
Massachusetts Sth regiment, were there. A
large force Of secessi nists lay between them
and Washington. Communication is perfect
to Annapolis. The Government has seized
all the vessels between there and Havre de
Grace. The depot is occupied by three
companies of Massachusetts, troops. Gen.
Butler declared that as soon as the troops
which left N W York Snnlay afternoon ar
rived he should march to Washington.
The frigate Constitution is manned by
com any of Massachusetts, troops, and can
level Annapolis with her guns.
New YORK, April %.
A gentleman from Charleston, Saturday,
saws it was the intention of the Southern
to march North with $4,000
or 10000 men, expecting $4,000 more from
Virginia.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-04-26

Fears of n Slave InsIlrrectiOn i'm
| Maryland.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-22
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