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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

The NAUG,TucK. An impression has gone
abroad that the bursting Of the large gun on
the Naugatuck, below Richmond, on Friday,
must have resulted fatally to large number
of persons. This surmise, we think, will
prove to be an entire mistake. The 100
pound gun which is said to have burst, was
mounted amidships, pointed towards the bow,
and was loaded by depressing the muzzle,
which was effected by means of pulleys in
geniously constructed for that purpose. The
loading was performed by means of q movable
charger, which could be raised or lowered at
pleasure. The ramming was accomplished
by means Of a sccc.rt of piston rod on line with
the muzzle of the gun, winch was also worked
with pulleys, thus enabling the crew &c load
and fire with great deal of rapidly, while
they themselves were below the gun deck.
and consequently out of danger. The burst
ing of the gun could hardly have done much
irjnry to the crew, who had powerful deck
between them and the exploded piece. In
loading and firing the huge gun, but single
msa was exposed at any time upon the gun
deck, and he was only exposed for an instant
while placing patent primer in the vent Of
the primer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

No man who has watched the progress Of
events in our country for the last year, can
deny that the recent movement to resurrect
the Democratic party is inimical to the best
interests of the Union. The movements orig
mated with men who are at heart as disloyal
to their country as the veriest rebel that
serves the cause of treason on the field, and
their only motive is to embarrass the Govern
ment, and aid its enemies. In the platform
adopted by the Democratic members of Con-
gress, there is not one word in favor of a
vlgourous prosecution Of this contest for the
speedy suppression of the rebellion. Not .
sentence which can possibly be construed as
q rebuke to the villainous traitors who have
plunged the whole country into long,
bloody and expensive war. 1t abuses the
Government for spending the money neces-
sary to support its armies, but has nothing
to utter in condemnation of those who insti-
tuted the rebellion, and caused this enor
NOUS laying out of blood and treasure. In
stead of saying to the Administration, 1--WE
are with you, heart and hand, in your work
for the Union," it accuses it Of carrying on
the war for the adjustment Of slavery, and
declares that "compromise made the Union,
and that by compromise it could have been
and can now be saved"
To talk of recognizing the Democratic
party as it was is the heighth Of fallacy. TO
restore democracy to its original dimensions,
is to embark with the rebels in their war up
on the Government. Any Democratic party
without that would be but fraction of the
original party inasmuch as the Confederate
leaderswere the old Democratic leaders, and
the Confederate army, as . mass, is the
largest portion of the old Democratic organ
ization. It cannot declare for the support Of
the war, for it was the greater part Of the
party that made the rebellion, and such
platform would not be reconstruction but de-
struction.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

%The defeat of the Canada Government
on an Imperial measure is sign ofthe times
which deserves special mention. The leading
organ of the Ministry in Lower Canada says
that majority of the French Canadians in
Lower Canada have put on record their re-
fusal to respond to the requirements of the
Imperial Parliament. They have said, in ef-
feet, according to the journal from which we
quote, that Lower Canada will contribute
nothing toward the defense of the Province
and have formally proclaimed that their re-
cent ebullition Of loyalty, on the arrival Of the
British troops, were either sheer selhshness
or an egregious sham"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

command there, but to confer with the rebel
leaders concerning future operations in the
West. 1t is said he reached the rebel capital
only by overcoming extraordinary difficult
ties, and doubts are expressed concerning his
safety in returning to his army.
PHILADELPHIA, May %.
Hon. Thos A. Scott, Asst Sec. Of War,
has arrived here direct from Gen. Halleck's
army before Corinth, having left there last
Friday. Our army is in excellent condition,
occupying strong position and ready for the
great struggle. A battle may be expected
within ten days.
Fort Pillow, Maya
~ ola CAIso, May %.
The enemy is supposed to have been largely
reinforced during the last three DAYS. Two
transports are known to have arrived from
Memphis, bringing two regiments of infantry
and three batteries of artillery. A part of
this force was landed at Randolph, while the
remainder is encamped On the Arkansas
shore, nearly opposite the foot of Island 80,
in shore. Our scouts reports its being en-
gagged in the erection of batteries. From this
i: is presumed that the rebels have chosen q
new plan for the defense of the two FORTS
Neither our fotilla or our land forces have
made an aggressive movement, although prep
arations for an attack are quietly, but steadily
maturing, so that when the time shall have
arrived. the enemy may be easily routed.
Deserters and refugees continually arrive.
| In fact, the woods hereabout are filled with
them Several who have just come in, bring
the report saying that the enemy are about
to assal our flotilla.
A second Tennessee refugee who escaped
from Memphis, on Sunday, says rumor was
current in that city that ten Federal vessels
had reached White river, at the mouth of
which they had established blockade. Rebel
steamers were thus cut off from their last ave.
nue. of escape and many of them were to be
scuttled or burned, as soon as the enemy's
feet made its appearance.
| LATER.
! 1:l5 P. M.-As the mail steamer is about
to leave for above. Our mortars, which have
been silent for some days, have again opened
fire on the enemy. The latter, however,
does not reply, though ten shells have al
ready been fired in quick succession.
| SUsQUEnANNAH, May %.
The bridge burned on the Erie railroad, at
Lowesboro, has been rebuilt, and trains Of all
kinds have resumed regular trips.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30
~ Samuel Bowles, of the Springfield

~ Samuel Bowles, of the Springfield
Republican, writes to his paper from Lon
don that the temper of Europe towards
America is now more menacing than ever, on
both financial and political grounds. The
evidence of misunderstanding between Sec
rotary Stanton and Gen. Mcclellan have an
unfavorable influence upon the public mind
abroad, and the singular treatment of Mr..
Russell by the former gentleman is fuel for
the same reactionary fame. He adds:
'His Punishment, in connection with the
absurd restrictions upon the publication of
news by the American press, have inspired
very common feeling in Europe that the Fed
eral government is suppressing the truth
about the course of the war, and has thrown
a great doubt upon all the statements ema-
mating from under the government censor
ship. You at home may feel and know that
this is not exactly Just conclusion; but we
here cannot help seeing how easily foreigners
reach it,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

The GREAT BANK AND RAILROAD Sur
The suit of the Commercial Bank against the
Great Western Railway COMPANY, involving
million of dollars, has been decided in favor
of the Bank. The Toronto Leader says:
The question in dispute was whether the
loan had been made to the Great Western or
to the Detroit and Milwaukee Company and
the evidence upon it depended entirely upon
the circumstance of the witness being con-
nccted with the Great Western Railway or the
Bank. The Bank officers swore, pc; Mt blank,
to one set of facts, and the railway officers to
another and totally opposite state Of facts.
Upon the main point Of liability, the balance
of evidence was in favor of the Bank but we
cannot see that it was clearly made out that
Msssrs. Reynolds and Bridges had authority
for involving the Great Western to the extent
of million OF dollars. They had authority
to go to the extent of 100000, and although
no witness stated that they had any authority
10 go further, the jury concluded that they
had.
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The country will be startled this morning
by the news of our unexpected reverses in
Virginia. Although the report is sufficiently
disheartening, We fear that further advices
will only increase the feeling that we have met
with severe disaster, and one that cannot be
easily retrieved.
While the whole country has been in hope
full expectation Of the capture Of the Confed-
crate capital and tho dispersion Of tho rebels
ct Oorinth, we are suddenly awakened to the
fact that by single defeat our own capital is
In danger, and the way is opened for the sue
csssful invasion of Maryland by the enemy
under Gems. jackson, johnson and Ewall II
this is the result of the great game called
strategy" which has been so extensively
played for q year past, we think that the
strategetical policy" might be abandoned
without serious detriment to tho public in
terest.
That gross carelessness and culpable mis-.
management have been exhibited somewhere
there ID not the least shadow Of doubt, but
we refrain from expressing our opinion as tt
whose door this unexpected reverse should be
placed until We are more familiar with thu
particulars.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

Gov. Andrew ON Hunters Procla-
The following correspondence between Gov
Andrew, of Mass, and Adjutant General
Thomas, shows which way the wind is blow
ing in New England:
COMMONWEALTH OF MAssAoHusErrs, EXECUTIVE =
DEPARTMENT, BosroN, Msy 10, 1862.
To Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War =
SRI have this moment read telegram,
in these words, viz: 1.-THE Secretary of War:
desires to know how soon you can raise and.
organize three or four more infantry regi.,
ments, and have them ready to be forwarded
here, to be armed and equipped. Please an.
swer Immediately and state the number you.
can raise.
[Signed] L. THOMAS.
Adjutant General.
A call, sudden and unexpected, finds NEE
without material for an intelligent reply
Our young men are all pre-occupied with.
other views. Still ifa real call for three reg
iments is made, believe we can raise them.
in forty days. The arms and equipments.
would have to be furnished here. Our people
have never marched without Them. They go
into camp while forming into regiments, and.
are drilled and practiced with arms and
marched as soldiers To attemp. the other,
course, would be to dampen enthusiasm and
make these men feel that they were not SOL.
diers, but mob. Again, if our people feel.
that they are going South to help fight rebels.
who will kill and destroy them by all means
known to savages, as well as civilized men.
Who will deceive them by fraudulent flags Of
;ruce, and lying pretenses, as they did tho
boys at Williamsburg, and
will use their negro slaves against them, both
aborers and fighting men, while they them
elves must never fire at the enemy's maya
ines, think they will feel the draft is heavy
N their patriotism but if the President will
ustain Gen. Hunter, recognize all men, even
lack men, as legally capable of that loyalty
he blacks are waiting to manifest, and le's
hem fight with God and human nature on
heir side, the roads will swarm, if need be
nth multitudes whom New England would
our out to obey your call. Always ready to
0 my utmost, l remain, most faithfully,
Your obd't serv't,
tSignsdl JNo. A. ANDREW.
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4
From all parts of the Eastern States come
tidings Of spontaneous uprising of the peo-
pie for the defense of Washington. Comps-
MES of men are organized in few hours and
regiments in day. Our National Capitol is
doubtless ere this garrisoned by sufficient
number of citizen soldiers to render it per-
fectly impreguable against any force the reb-
els can bring against it.
The threats of the rebels to commence Of
fensive operations have been fulfilled to the
very letter, and we must confess feeling
akin to contempt for the military manage
ment that, in view of all the warnings it
has received, would permit force Of four or
five thousand to guard an avenue into the
loyal States, when it was well aware that ten
times this force could be brought forward at
almost . moments notice by the enemy
That the cause of the Union narrowly es-
capped total defeat must be plain to the dull
est mind. Had the enemy taken Washing
ton and secured . foot hold in Mary
land the game would have been finished and
the success of the Southern Confederacy
would only have been question of time.
By evacuating Richmond the rebels could
have precipitated an enormous army upon
Our unprotected border, and had they once
gained position it would have been hard to
have dislodged them. The unexampled "a
pidity, however, with which troops have been
raised and forwarded to the seat of war by
the Governors of the Eastern States has
doubtless saved our National honor and this
bold move on the part Of the rebels will, prob
ably, amount to nothing very serious.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

TEST OF NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN ENDU.
RANcE.-ln the medical statistics of the army
from 1887 to. 1854, transmitted to Hon. J. D.
Bright, President of the Senate, by Jefferson
Davis, Secretary Of War, July %, 1856, on
pages 500 and 621, will be found statement
showing the power Of endurance of South
Carolina and a New York regiment, respect
lively. South Carolina First regiment, 1904
men, campaign of 1847. eighteen and hall
months service, loss by disease, 500; New
York Second, 1908 men, seventeen and hal
months service, loss by disease, 276. From
this comparison of Northern regiment with
Southern one, IN hot country campaign, it
appears that the Southern regiment lost BY
disease very nearly twice as many as the New
York regiment in about the same length Of
time, and the loss from oil other causes was
one-third less to the Northern than to the
Southern regiment.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

One by one the just and liberal principles
embodied in the Chicago Platform, under the
auspices of Republican Congress and Ad-
ministration, chrystallize into permanent
form as legislative acts. Whatever criticism
may be offered by its enemies or friends to
the course of the Administration on many
minor and subordinate acts, it must be con-
fessed that the party now in power has thus
far proved true to the pledges, promises and
principles, on the strength OF which the
American people gave it their suffrages and
confidence. Within the brief space of fifteen
months slavery has been abolished in the
National capital. For the last time the clink
of the bondsman's letters has been heard in
the District of Columbia. More stringent and
effective measures have been taken to sup
press the slave trade on the high seas. Sla-
very has been, by an act Of Congress, pro-
hibited in all the Territories Of the United
States.
The building of the Pacific Railway, des-
tined to be built, and when built to carry the
commerce and wares Of the West to the East,
and the East to the West-a great connect
ing link between the Atlantic and Asia-has
been authorized. To this glory the present
Congress has the honor of being the first to
pass liberal Homestead Act, whereby every
loyal man, on the sole condition of actual &C.
cupation for five years, may secure, free from
all antecedent debts, home of 1G0 acres Of
land, to be selected anywhere in all the Ma
tional domain, where it may be pre-empted or
where it is subject to private entry. The law
is plain, brief and practical. It will confer
upon this nation blessings in the amplest
measure. Freeholders, the owners of free
homes, are the natural supporters of free
government. Large landed proprietorships
and numerous teuantry are, on the other
hand, found in every country ruled by a mon
arch or an aristocracy. Thousands, not in
this country only, but in every country in
Europe which has contributed to our amazing
national growth, will clap their hands togeth.
er for joy, as they press to share the wise
and just, yet liberal and bene6cient Legislation
which enables every loyal man, however poor
and unfortunate, to secure what every true
man feels to be an innate and irrepressible
desire of the heart-a HoxE-a home exempt
from prior debts and free from control of ex-
acting landlords. For this great browning
benefaction to the poor man he is indebted
mainly, we need not say entirely, to the tri-
umph of Republican principles in tho election
of 1860.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30

!. TIE RECORD or BLOOD AND TEARs.-The
total Federal loss thus far reported 10 killed,
wounded and missing. is ten thousand seven
hundred and seventy.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30
REPORTED Capture OF RALElGH,IN. C.
EXCHANGE OF COL. WOOD, OF THE
BROOKLYN 18th.
sKIRMIsH NEAR sEARCY, ARK
Rebels Routed, with a Loss of Is
Killed and q Number Wounded.
Charleston, s. C., under Martial Law

The Rebel Army Mt Richmond
Withdrawn to the Fair Grounds
miles from the City.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-30
FRONT ROYAL, VA, TAKEN
BY THE REBELS!
The Rebels Attack GEN. Banks
Train mt Middleton, Va, but
are Repulsed.
RIOT AT BALTIMORE
MARYLAND TO BE INVADED
EXCITEMENT IN WASHINGTON

Military Possession Taken Of all
Railroads I'm the United states.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
Engagement at LeWisburg, Va
The Rebels Routed with Consid-
cradle Loss.
NIcDOWELL'S ARMY ON THE
MOVE.
FURTHER FROM GENERAL BANKS
DIVISION.
Brutal Treatment Of our Sick and
Wounded AT Winchester, Va.
Hanover G. H. 7akenby Forces,
Nominated Bri Eadier General.
GENERAL BANKS REINFORCED
NO MORE SKIRMlSHlNe AT C0RlNTH
OUR ARMY WITHIN TWO MILES Oh
THE ENEMY'S BREASTWORKS.
RUMORELO SURRENDER Oh
VICKSBURG.
FROM EFT. PILLOW
REINFORCEMENT OF THE REBEL
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McDOWELL'S ARMY ON THE
MOVE.
FURTHER FROM GENERAL BANKS
DIVISION.
Brutal Treatment Of our Sick and
Wounded NJ Winchester, Va.
Hanover G. H. 7akenby Forces,

Col. Fitz Henry Warren, of Iowa,
Nominated Brigadier General.
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WASHINGTON, May ~.
Gen. Sigcl arrived here, to-day, and called
upon the President. He met with a warm
reception. 1t is said that he is here by or
ders from the Government, and it has been
suggested that command will be given him
with Gen. Mcdowell. 1t is believed that his
enterprise, and skill and dash would greatly
aid in getting that command to Richmond, or
in retrieving the ground, in case of any part
of our forces should meet with a check.
The House Military Committee, tomorrow,
takes up the subject ofthe enlargement ofthe
Erie Central.
WASHINGTON, May %.
The President has appointed and the Sem
ate has confirmed John A. Hendrick collector
of the Port of Beaufort, N. @.
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spurious stock has been issued.
A number Of companies of the Indians
Legion were arriving at Indianapolis to guard
prisoners.
The Sixtieth Indiana regiment, COL Owen
is under marching orders. The 18th and
10th Indiana regiments will re.organize i'm.
medately.
Camp rumors say Vicksburg has surren.
dered and our feet is en- route to Memphis.
The reporter of the Associated Press, at
Halleck's headquarters, says all Corinthian
news telegraphed from Chicago, derived ola
Cairo, for some time past, 10 utterly without
foundation. No engagement of the least con-
sequence hiss occurred in Corinth or vicinity
up to III o'clock last evening.
CINCINNATI, May %.
A special to the Gazette, from Indianap-
oils, says an officer who left Corinth, Monday
morning, reports the army moved up to with
in three-fourths of mile of the enemy's for
ti6cations on Sunday night, ard are entrench-
ing. Gen. Halleck says his position will not
warrant risking anything, hence his moving
by regular approaches and fortifying as he
goes. 1t was expected our forces would open
on the enemy by Thursday.
Gen. Lowell is reported as having arrived
at Corinth, Sunday night, with 1000 troops.
Deserters say the army has more conf
dence in Bragg and Price than Beauregard
The rebel army is on half rations. They get
fresh beef twice week, and spoiled corned
beef the balance of the time. No pork.
New YORK, May 81.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent of the |
Philadelphia Press, under date of the Goth,
says, the E. A. Stevens arrived lastnight from
City Point, and brings official dispatches for
the Navy apartment. Our feet in the James
river is ready to make another attack ON IT.
Darling on Drury's Bluff, as soon as the order
is given. The rebels have increased their
orce very considerably on the south bank of
he James river, from City Point up to Rich
aond, and have forced the inhabitants Of
Jity Point and vicinity to retire to the in
erior. The rebels seem to dread an attack
lpon Petersburg and accordingly improving
heir defenses on the Appomatox river.
Beaurssard visited Richmond, not to take
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the POtomac-men trains and all after making
a march of 35 miles.
[Signed] N. P. BANKS.
WASHINGTON, May 25.
Ordered by virtue of the authority vested
by an act of Congress, the President take
military possession of all the railroads in the
United States from and after date until further
ordered, and directs that the respective rail.
road companies, their officers and servants,
shall hold themselves in readiness for trans
portation of troops and munitions of war, as
may be ordered by the military authorities, to
the exclusion of all other business.
By order of the Secretary of War.
[Signedl J. M. G. ME1Gs.
PHILADELPHIA, May 25.
Gov. Curtin to-day issued the following
proclamation:
GENERAL ORDER NO. 81
Headquarters Pennsylvania Military,
Harrisburg, May %. In pressing the re-
QUESTION of the President of the United States
in the present emergency, it is ordered that
the several Major Generals, Brigadier Gene
rails and Colonies of regiments, throughout
the Commonwealth, muster, without delay,
all military organizations within their res
pective Divisions, or under their control, to-
gether with all persons willing to join their
commands, and proceed forthwith to the city
of Washington, or such other points as may
be indicated by future orders.
BosToN, May 26.
The following is published this morning
by the Governor and Commander in Chief:
A Proclamation to the State of Nassachu-
sests The vile and barbarous horde of trait
ors to the people, to the government to our
country and to liberty, menace again the
National capitol. They have attacked and
routed Maj. Gen. Banks are advancing
on Harper's Ferry, and are now marching on
Washington. The President calls on Mass
achusetts to rise once more for its rescue and
defense. The whole active militia will be
by general order issued from
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A movement, to-day, made by Gen. Fitz
John Porter's division, of McClellan's army,
isfeported to have been attended with COM
plste success. It resulted in cutting of rail-