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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07
The Federal War Tax.

Gov Kirkwood has already been instructed
by the Legislature to inform Secretary Chase
that the State Of Iowa will collect and pay
$3.50, 900 each year for two years into the
federal treasury. This is about $l50,000
more than the total assessment of State tax
last year. If the Legislature carries out the
strict policy of retrenchment which it seems
disposed to adopt, there will be no necessi-
ty for a much greater tax than we paid last
year--not more than double at most. The
burden Of taxation heretofore has been for
county purposes. In Muscatine county. for
instance, the State tax last year amounted to
81, ,224, ,454, while tho county tax was SO, 2o5,-
o.. The school tax amounted to upwards of
$4,000 and the School House tax to over
$4,000 additional. making a total tax of
81, l,06s,35.
Thus it will be seen that there is wide
margin for tightening the burden of taxation,
not only by the Legislature but by the coun-
ty authorities That it will be improved, and
that the war tax, which has frightened some
citizens almost out of their wits, will fall COM
paratively light upon the ax-payers, we have
every reason to believe.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

Ex-PREsIDENrs- Mr.. Lincoln is the six
teenth who has occupied the Presidential
Chair of this Republic. Of this number only
four survive, viz: Martin Van Burcn, Millard
Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchan-
an. Mr.. Van Buren is the senior in age,
being eighty years old. 1t is twenty-one
years since he left the Presidential office, and
whole generation Of men have passed of
the stage of action since that event.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

"UNDER WHICH KING, BENzoNrAN?"-Con-
versing o-day with an officer who has had
charge of the foraging expeditions from Otter
vile, No., he informs US that il you meet a
negro and ask him, Whose hay-stacks are
those" he will reply, 'Mas-a's." "Well,
what is he-Union or secesh?" The rerly
invariably is, Hes boff, massa, he's boff."
= Chicago Journdl. aa q = 81 -spoi p
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07
The secession. women are collecting large
numbers of blankets for the Mellow eli c oilege
prisoners, preparatory to- their removal to

Il -Inc secession. women are collecting larg
T numbers of blankets for the Mcdowell { oileg
prisoners, preparatory to their removal t
4 Alton. ,eEt IL .,,,,oi r.;,s-T Ia,
! - Sol. Sturges, of Chicago, having recovered
the tug Mu'ford, advertises fur hands, an5
leaves Immediately for Cairo to enter in Com
modore Foote'S feet. z So says to-day Is Dem
0crat. .-, e.. s..-..... ...f ,fT
| "A Rolla letter says Gen. S gel, has sent 8
communication direct to the President on the
subject OF his resignation, and expects ar
carly reply. ~. -, ..s.st.. ..g.f. =, III.
Nearly all the Mercantile. Library officers
have taken the oath prescribed by Gen. IIal
leck, but the librarian, Johnston, has not
come to time, although it is believed he will.
About 25 additional prisoners have been
relieved on parole, on filing their bond of ST.
ooO to observe the same faithfully till the
war is over. ...,.,I,-,. -, -.
Maj. John Wyatt, Brigade Surgeon in
Prices army, arrived here last night, a pris:
oner, lie IS accused of violating his parole. '
Edward W. Schenck's military prisoners
attempted to break out of the Fifth stree;
jail, last night, by removing bricks from the
wal. The guard discovered the tick in
time.- - ..,..V1 55j l 5iv
p: John Wyckham, lawyer, was waited on by
the police this morning, and a seizure. would
have been made, excepting that Wyckri1an'
handed over eleven shares Of bank stock to
avert the same. -'.i# a.
-H-. ss.laf - - ,4eti"n CA1Ro, Jan. 81. mi
q The Military commissioners, acting on the
case of Dr.. Scales, the hors., thief and ma
rauder, returned verdict of guilty. He will
be sent to st. Louis, where he will be inn
prisoned during the war. RI - "a eis3rl
9 The 10th Illinois regiment, Col. Smith
will arrive here at 9 o'clock, from st. Joseph
Missouri. Three more regiments-the 25thi'
Indiana, 32d and 49th illinois, with four bat.
ter;es of rtillery from Springfield and three
batteries from ST. Louisville arrive here in
lew days.0g@H t3a8 il1Ti ssEaG
The, 28th illinois, recently quarteresd at
Fort Holt, has been ordered to Paduc III: f7so Il:
Regiments arriving here will be sent to
some other convenient point to be quartered
Eleven thousand four hun dred l3-inch
M rtar shells have been ordered here, for th,
use of the mortar boats. 1t would appear |
from this fact that our navy intends to show
er these delicate missiles upon Columbus 4
The route of the Paducah packets has been
extended to Smjthland - - -., 7
Recent intelligence from Columbus gives
the assurance that great dissatisfaction exists
among the troops there, ard thousands will
desert upon the first opportunity. s, |
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

The FOURTH Iowa CAvALY.-The Mt.
Pleasant Journal says that the Fourth Caval-
ry Regiment, Col. Porter, has been ordered to
Leavenworth, to form part of Gen. Lanes
command. The clothing has arrived, the
arms and horse equipments will be received
in few days, and the regiment will start
inside Of tN weeks, crossing the State.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

PRESIDENT LINCOLN AND Mrs LINCOLN
Mrs. Mary Clemmer Aucs writes to the
Springfield Republican: "Abraham Lin
coin looks very awkward in white kid gloves,
and feels uncomfortable IN new boots. Mrs.
Lincoln is very dumpy, and very good ne
tured, and very gorgeous she stuns me with
her low-neckad dresses, and the flower beds
which she carries on the top of her head. y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

QuEeR.-Gen. Van Antwerp and Col. Mer-
ritt, two of Iowas most ultra pro slavery
Democrats, are on jim Lanes staff, and will
assist him in carrying out his policy. The
world does move, ii
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

A CONFUSION OF NAMEs.-The scene of the
late battle in Kentucky has as many names
almost as it has historians. 1t is called the
battle of Somerset, the battle Of Fish Creek,
of Cliff Creek, of Mil Springs, of Old Fields
of Webb's Cross Roads, and of l.ogan's Cross
Roads. The majority seem to give that OF
Mill Springs the preference. -s 1-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

Homeopathy IN THE ARMY-Both Military
Committees of Congress have given the ques-
-tion of introducing the homeopathic practice
in the army favorable consideration, and
bill will be reported for the appointment Of
such surgeons as have graduated at
homeopathic colleges. Ia...
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07
=" s.'..E s..,.D,.'I1' IRON, Cairo, o,n;
rsnac;a, dispatct to he chicaaao 90 ronrn rLauI

Especial dispatch to the Chicago Journal
go no 'Hq A'7f' 70 If~CAIRRc, Jan. 81.
j Capt! Constable, commander OF the mo tar
boats, returned from Pittsburg this mornlng.
Twelve of the. l3inch mortars, with mortar
beds and ammunition, were shipped before
he left, via Chicago. The shells arrived this
morning. The mortars are expec.ed to-day.
Twelve of the mortar boats will be- immedi-
ately put in readiness for active service.
The mortar fleet is TO be -accomHned by
q steamer as, stofe-ship and steamer acting
as transport, upon which the men W Il be
quartered except in action! The compensa-
ton is the same asinihe naxyabngd
,y So, soop qs the loyal men Of the Union viii
furnish Flag OHcer Foo.e and Capt. Con-
Stable d as:fhcient iorcc to man man their guns,
the movemsntTmy be- cofnnieneed.a 1t can
not stir otherwise, newspapers and Congress-
men to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

Capt Bass Of the Union Mills Rife
Company, Powesheik county, was killed by
tree falling on him, at his homo nine miles
ffsm Montezuma, q few days since. 1855 s'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

The GREAT EAsrERN-Tne grand mogul
of sailing craft is to be converted into bath
house, or floating hospital 1t has died Of
plethora, or what Carlyle styles kind Of
2 'stoo-muchness" 4-"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

w The signs of extreme discomfort with
the Jeff Davis rule multiply in the South
The DISMAL Internal despotism of secession
ism .totters to its fall. The people Of the
South will be ripe for new revolution about
the time our armies crush the military power
of the rebellion. al e %
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

XXXVIlth Congress 50. lst Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.
SENArE.--Several resolutions were adopted.
A deba.e ensued on the want of proper
management at the army hospital
MIR. johnson, from the spec al committee
on that part of the Presidents Messag. rela
ting TO the construction of a military railroad
IRON Kentucky to tennessee, reported bill
ior that purpose. ........s
The use Of Mr.. Bright was then taken up.
Mr.. Howe procet ded 10 speak at lie, 9Th on
the subject. Hathought it was very poor
apology for a Senator to say tbat hc had
forgotten that he had ever written that letter,
or that Mr.. Lincoln was his friend.
Senate adjourned. g, ..-r
|3s'.-s . s.. ... az, WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
SRNATE.-Mr. Foster, from. the Committee
on pensions, reported bill autf o. iZirg the
secretary of the Interior to strike from Q
pension roll all names Of persons who take
| arms against the United States or aid the rcb-
els
The bill was passed.
The joint resolution relating to the In
dustria Exhibition. at London was taken up.
Tbs res oiuHon atpr@priates $4,000 for ex-
penses of carrying out the former resoutlou.
MIR. Sumner explained and advocated the
resolution 'q "''F 10. tS"
Mr.. tlale opposed tie resolution.
The resolution Was rejected yeas II, nays
| %. 80. .,.-..(r ar .,',,.s
Mr., Wilson, of Missouri, introduced bill
to secure the completion Of the south west
branch Of the Pacific aralroalg Referred
On motionof Mr.. Ten Eyck, the bill to pro-
hibit the Coolie trade by American citizens
was taken up and passed. .geiogI .gf
The case Of Mr., Bright was tsken.up.
o. HoUsE- On motion of Mr. Fesanden, an
editorial in the Chicago. Tribune, stating that
one-th'rd Of the cartridges furnished to the
Burnside expedition contained nd powder,
&C., was referred tonthe GoserAment Con-
tract COMMITTEES bne!ssdwp9 etIs
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

The DOCTRINE FOR THE TIMEs-"We
thank God" says the Buffalo Commercial
Advertiser, 'that the slavery question is now
in fair way of settlement. We arc alike sick
of Northern fanaticism and agitation and
Southern falsehoods and distractions. Let
the war 60 on, and let slavery take care
of itself is our motto. If the latter comes in
our way, crush it; if does not, let it alone.
If, in putting down the rebellion, we also put
down slavery-as a consequence, not as a
part Of our policy--then let slavery 60 down.
The country has too many interests at stake,
just now, to pause in its march for the sake
of chafering about the peculiar institution
or of arguing in regard either to its rights or
its wrongs. Fight first, and settle all mat
ters that remain to be settled afterwards, is
our doctrine"
BEAUREGARD IN THE WEsr.-A Richmond
paper announces that Beauregard has been
transferred to Columbus, probably to retrieve
the declining fortunes of the rebels in the
Western Department., or to try there the
aggressive policy which he has tie credit Of
desiring to pursue on the Potomac, but which
his friends affect that he was withheld from
by JEFF. Davis. As Reauregard has COM
pared himself to Alcibades, who cut off his
dogs tail to distract publ, attention, perhaps
this is distraction of the same sort, to di-
vert the rebel grumbings. Beauregard's en-
gireering genius will hardly have the oppor-
tunites in the West that they have had at
Manassas, as the line is too extensive, and
our troops have way oftaking fortifcations
in the rear
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07
TELEGRAPHIC.

II Whole Rebel Regiment IHr0u
D0,0n Their firms. ...'-.
Commissioning of General Lanes Staff
r. ~
7dr Bill, an Congress- Treasury
Notes not Lskety to be made
Legal Tender. .' '-, p.
General Buffers Expedition Not
.'t Given Up. ''.
Interesting Items from the South
..SicSG9 Of SaVa - Burning
OF two Rebel Vcssels--The
Federal Army Across
..a .s Green River. b~A
Gen. Heinf-len,an to Command an
t Expedition to the South.
t-.< r..-rI .
Gen. Lane Subordinate to Major
General Hunter.
A New Floating Battery Launched at
New York.
A Vessel Carries Salt from RaIli.
more to the Rebels. |
WASHINGTON
NEWS.
ANOTHER SEIZURE OF SECESSION
PROPERTY AT ST. LOUIS. u,
\ VOLUNTEER FOR THE MlSSIS-
SIPPI FLEET.
arrival Of More Troops and Active
Operations mt Cairo.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07

: - : T T. MUNKUb, JHIl. %. ?
Some negro descrters arrived here this
morning from the opposite shore They were
cooks in the Sd Alabama regiment, which is
encamped in the vicinity. They report that
the last of the iron plates for the Merrinac
were put on yesterday, and that she was to
be launched to-day. %" .'N' v
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-07
No Change fH 'f,ie israisrammc OF
ii@mao lanes ExpedttiO
..Gl.Ts.- IFEEy
f.anokher Mammoth 4lovenaent from
y 800 '.fa4 s,e y Cairo. 1io,n.9d
INDIGNATION IN KANSAS.
A New Provost Marshal General in
------'''I @' Missouri" "'>i''S
WAsnISGToS, Feb. ]

a@5 .,,ss,V o.@t WAsnINGToS, Feb. /.
If Gen. Hunter takes command of the ex-
oedition f-om Ft. Leavenworth ,SsouthW ard,
he campaign wall be conducted on the same
principles regarding slavery as if Lane COM
..,,5a ~. dt2 81 g'aula rc.ssK
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-20
Gunboat goes to GAINESVILLE
Rebels Running - Nashville.
st. Louis, Feb. Is

st. Louis, Feb 10.
The Republican Cairo dispatch says
latest advices from Donelson report gum
boat st. Louis, Capt Paulding, proceeded
up the Cumberland to Clarksyille, and
found the enemy abandoning that place in
a panic. Two large fats laden with mum
tions Of war were captured at Rolling Mill
just below GAINESVILLE. Everything was
being moved to Nashville as fast as poss-
ible, where the next rebel stand would be
made. Everything at Fort Donelson is
progressing satisfactorily. Our army are
cncamped in the captured works, having
comfortable quarters in log huts and tents
of the late garrison. Our soldiers are
very epthusiastic and anxious to march
at once against Nashville. With excep-
ton ofsevere colds consequent upon recent
exposure the army was we'll The actual
number of prisoners taken is 1890;
among them Gen. West not previously
mentioned.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-20

stroyed. / take il that the s'institution'
will give up the ghost soon after it ceases
to pay. Now for = fact. Negroes that
could have been hired out at Sl2 and
$40 per month, one and two years ago,
would not now sell or hier at 6 bits a dog
en-. If the hated aholitionists can strike
any harder blow at slavery than that-let
them lay on - but in Gods name let the
abolitionists haze some peace until they
can do something to rival the efforts Of
the devoted friends OF the divine institu-
ton. / haze no kaorledge that any slave
is allowed in our camp. | hno,c that the
boys of Go. | invited two secession female
women, who were hunting fugitives, to go
to the Provosts office. They were sworn
and went home. / don't think any
tnigger" went with them, and SO con-
clude there were no fugitives in this
vicinity. / am certain the Sixth will not
turn slave catchers.
ScRIRn
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-20

since had no Executive session will not
confirm until the official reports are re-
ceiyed
The House Committee on Territories
will soon report bill organizing Arizona
as free territory. The Wilmot Proviso
will be part Of the bill.
Mr.. S. A. Allen has been appointed an
agent to accompany our forces into Ten
nessee TO take charge OF the cotton crop
in behalf of the Government.
TTimes' Dispatch.
Andy johnson will probably proceed
to Nashville as soon as Gen, Buell. army
takes possession of that city and assist in
organizing provisional government for
Tennessee. The people there are painting
for freedom and resumption of their
connection with the Union. They will
probably send full delegation of loyal
men to Congress by the last of March.
The President to-day nominated Colo
mel Garfield, of Ohio, Brigadier General
in compliment for his threshing Hamph
rey Marshall.
HE War Department has proof which
is considered conclusive, that young Wal
worth is a spy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-20
st. Louis, f,

Nv. A<0aio1 ~. ~
A disgraceful affair occurred at Jeffer-
son City yesterday. The local sheriff
seized a contraband on the arrival of the
train from Otterville. Lieut.. Hannah Of
the Ohio cavalry then attempted to pro-
cure his release, when the sheriff threat
ened to shoot him An order from head
quarters released the negro and prevented
serious collision.
The 2lst Illinois is now at Greenville,
about to start for Bloomfield. The 33d
and 38th are still at Pilot Knob and Iron
ton.
A second seizure Of goods was made at
the residence of w. G. Clark today, to
make up deficit existing after the former
sale.
Steamboats, are loading with troops as
fast as possible.
Mr.. VIM. McShinn, of this city, ae-
oompanied by twelve experienced nurses,
and an immense store of hospital supplies,
leaves here this afternoon by railroad to
supply comforts to the Fort Donelson
wounded.
Several secessionists who have been
particularly bitter since yesterday have
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-20
A Hfch Scene AT MT. PIeasant.

Monday evening Rev. Henry Clay Dean
lectured in Mt. Pleasant for the benefit of
the Iowa Wesleyan University - subject
"the character of the Rebels Just as
he was about opening his lecture squad
of the 4th Cavalry appeared in the Hall
and required the lecturer to take the oath
ofallegiance. Dean squirmed aud attempted
to dodge. He was unwilling to take it
from military officer. A Justice of the
Peace being in the house, the oath was
read to him, and after a good deal of
higgling he finally held up his right hand
and swore allegiance to the Stars and
Stripes. But being also required to SUBJ
scribe the oath he again demurred. He
was very much opposed to putting his
autograph at the foot Of such document.
But finding he must either subscribe it or
60 to the barracks, under arrest, he fin
ally consented.
The matter having been satisfactorily
got along with the audience called upon
Dean to 90 on with the lecture. This he
refused to do-said he would lecture to no
audience that required him to take the
oath OF alleglance-got his hat and started
for the door---found it fast. The audience
still calling for the lecture Dean said he
would lecture if the audiences would take
the oath. Lieut.. Col. Drummond Ec-
marked that it was not fair to require q
miscellaneous audience to take the oath
because a suspected person had been re-
quired to do so. Dean became rampant
and abused Col Drummond in his usual
style. Col. d. told him he must take it
back and started for the speakers stand,
where Dean was. Great excitement in
the audience - ladies screamed one
tainted. Col. D. was restrained from
chastising the Rev. gentleman, and the
lecture Was delivered. After it was con-
cluded COL Drummond slapped the rsver-
end blackguard and he wilted - was
completely cowed - afraidao go home
finally got few friends to guard him. and
We presume got home safe. Sic transit,
&c,--Hawkcyes
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-20
Burying the Dead NJ Fit. Don oil ON
Fort Donelson, Feb. IL.

Fort Donelson, Feb. IL.
The great FIRE which was seen up the
river from this point last night, was the
burning of the Tennessee Rolling Mills,
some four miles from here by our gun
b. ats. The works have been used by the
rebels in the manufacture Of shot and shell
and other material of war 1t was an ex-
tensivc concern.
Our soldiers have been engaged to-day
in bury.ng the dead on the battle field
The rebel dead will also be detent!y In
TERED. The spectacle on the field is q
horrible one. Gen. Grant has promulga-
ted the most stringent orders against
plundering from inhabitants, and also
against stealing property taken in battle,
all of which belong to the Government.
Before surrendering the rebels threw
all their late mails into the river. Col.
MARYLAND, u. s. Postal Director, succeed.
ed, however, in selling number Of mai
bags and some outside letters supposed 10
contain important information.
Floyds brigade. when taking their dc.
parture, threw their arms into the river
to prevent them from falling into oul
hands, as they expected to be caught BY
our gunboats. Their arms were MIME
rifles of the best kind The crews Of eur
gunboats are now engaged in fishing them
out of the river.
Capt Dixon, the rebel chief Of artillery
and the engineer who constructed the for
tifcations here, was killed in the bonn
bardment of Friday in one Of his own bat.
teries. He is represented to have been q
superior officer, and the great strength Of
the Notifications here attest the truth Of
this representation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-02-20
La Sale. ILL.,. Feb. Is.

A large meeting was held in this place
tonight, at Cadis Hall. to take action to-
wards relief Of our wounded at Fort Dom
elson. there being from this place two
companies of the 1th Illinois, one in Col.
Lynch's and one in 55th Illinois regi-
ment. A committee Of seven was ap-
pointed to go or send delegation to Fort
Donelson 10 see that our wounded are
properly taken care Of and to bring back
the dead. Three hundred aud seventy
dollars WAS at once raised and placed in
the hands ola committee that they might
ut once proceed upon their mission, sew
enty dollars of which was contributed by
the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society.