Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-04-18

Since the c0nhagratl0n after the battle al
Newberne, it is reported that some 1000 bar
rels Of spirits of turpentine have been con.
sumed in this vicinity. About 10000 bar
rels are now loading for New York.
BALTIMORE, April 10.
The Old Point boat has arrived.
The news of the capture of Island No. 10
caused great rejoicing and enthusiasm.
The storm had somewhat abated towards
evening. Reports from the army represent
our forces facing the exposure undauntedly.
The enthusiasm and anxiety to meet the en-
emy was unabated, and confidence in Gen.
Mcclellan was unbounded While the storm
at this time was unfortunate, the time has
not been lost, and the retreat of Magruder
and his forces, or their defeat, is considered
certain. The prospect of clearing up is look
ed for with anxiety at Old Point, in the be-
lief that sunshine and the Merrimac will come
together. All seem confident that the Mer-
rimac will be captured or sunk.
~ ST. LOUIS, April 10.
Two steamers, fitted as floating hospitals,
left here yesterday for the Tennessee river.
Large contributions Of oil kinds and sup
plies are being made to-day to furnish two
more, which will leave this evening, and the
Western Sanitary Committee are moving
earnestly and energetically with this matter,
and every effort will be made for the speedy
relief of our wounded soldiers at Pittsburg
Landing. .-. g-. =
WAsBINGroN, April 10.
The Frssman's Journal, by order of the
Post Office Department, is re-admitted to
the mails, dating from this week. 4 H.a
4. ~ HARTFORD, April 9.
Gov. Buckingham's majority is 5000. Last
against Democrats. r. 20
The House stands 1S1 against Sc Demo-
Gratis. @
Oorrsspondsncs of the Aisouri Republican.
Fort UNION, MEXICO, March %. =
Our column under command of Col. Slough
south, towards the rebel forces. The Texan
ity Of Albuquerque, II miles south of this
Ft Craig, where Col. Candy was at last &C.
counts.
The Texans have taken up this as strate-
getical, doubtless intending to march either
column, as they leave their stronghold of Fort
Union or Fort Craig, and by their superior
force, which is estimated at 2, 400 strong and
81 pieces artillery, and whip one, and face
about and assault the other column, before
they can form q junction, and cut US up in
detail.
1t would seem that COL Slough and Col.
Candy, deputy commander, are not acting in
concert, and sound men fear that this move
ment the most difficult of military combine
tions, may not prove successful, and render
our depot at Fort Union (the only supplies
left us) comparatively defenceless. / can
scarcely believe, however, that Col. Slough
will march beyond supporting distance of
this depot
The Texans are occupying Santa Fe, 100
miles south of this, with from 100 to 200
troops. 4
ST.. LOUIS, April 10.
A special to the Republican, from Island
No. 10, says that 200 hogsheads of sugar,
several hundred barrels of molasses, 80 can
non, 400 wagons, 1876 horses, 600 mules,
5000 stand of small arms, 30 pieces 6 light
artillery, and . great quantity Of clothing,
blankets, &C., have fallen into our hands.
The total number of prisoners captured is
5000; one Maj. General (McCall). and Brig.
Gems. Gault, Waller and Schannon. The
prisoners are being embarked for Illinois as
rapidly as possible.
About $4,000 solid shot and immense
quantities Of ammunition were also taken.
WASHINGTON, April g.. /.
By tie Prssident of the United States-A
Proclamation 6 2
It has pleased Almighty God to vouchsafe
signal victories to the land and naval forces
engaged in suppressing an internal rebellion,
and, ct the same time, to avert from our coun7
try the danger Of foreign Intervention and tn
vasion
It is, therefore, recommended to the peo-
pie of the United States that, at their next
weekly assemblsge, in their accustomed places
Of worship, which shall occur after the no
tice Of this proclamation shall have been re-
celved, they especially acknowledg, and rem.
der thanks to their Heavenly Father fos
these inestimable blessings; that they then
and there implore spiritual consolation in
behalf of all those who have been brought
into affection by the casualties and calami
revetently invoke the Divine guidance fol
our National Councils to the end that they
may speedily result in the restoration o
Po2Ccs uStAaOhy ouO utHty tuTOuSuOut Oul
borders, and hasten the establ shment o
fraternal relations among the countries .
the earth. 81
In witness whereof, have hereunto Sc
my hand and caused the seal of the Unitet
States to be affixed. g
| Done at the city of Washington, this lOtt
| day Of April, in the year Of our Lord 1862
il lSigned] ABRAHAx LINCOLN. :
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= NEAR YoRKrowN, April $50.
/ The weather still confines unfavorable 70
} military operations. 1t has been raining 70
nearly two days. The creeks are very muc
swollen and low grounds covered with wate,
} making the roads almost impossible fd
empty wagons.
II Information received shows the rebels hay
! force of 10000, which is rapidly bsin
! added to by troops from the neighborhood
], Richmond, which is one day from Yorktow
8 by rail and river-thsy having 4 steamel
{ and l6 transports in use-snd BY the tin
z 1.-THE roads are in condition for the Unic
{ army to move the rebels msy be able to me
d them with 100000. The flower Of the
L army, with the hast arms, are in . strong
lenuenchsd position. .s.
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