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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
Uninterrupted Navigation once
More.


Now that Corinth is evacuated and Beaure-
gard and his rag.tag and bob-tail army are
roaming through the sunny cline in search
of place to ''stand," the re-opening of the
Mississippi, within week or two, is almost
certain. Indeed it has become an imperitive
necessity that steps looking towards this end
should be Immediately taken by the Govern
ment. The Tennessee river is beginning to
fall, and ere long, boats that can run any
where after "slight fall Of dew" only will
be able to transport troops and provisions to
the army operating in Mississippi and Ala
bama. Capture Fl. Pillow and supplies can
be taken directly to Memphis and from there
by railroad to the scene of operations. -
Again, Gen. Buffers army at New Orleans
can be supplied with provisions directly from
the worlds granery" without the troubles
and expenses of transportation to the sea-
board by railroad and from then around by
Sea.
Last, but not by any means least, the break
of the blockade and the re-opening Of the
river from st. Paul to Balize, will be an inca,cu.
liable benefit to this great Northwest, mas
much as it will open market to the vast sup
plies Of grain and provision which now fill
our cepacious store houses from cellar to
roof Not only is this great event calculated
to benefit the North alone, but to the starving
people of New Orleans, and in fact, the whole
Of the valley Of the lower Mississippi will this
last National success be of greatest advan-
f0Oa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
Terrible Tragedy.

NAS-> '-~ ~ s~~~s -'S"os
On Wednesday of last week, deplorablt
tragedy occurred at Springfield, in this State
Capt. John B. Clark, Of Go. F, Fifth Kansas
cavalry, being officer of the day, called in
company with one A. J. Rice, both in a state
Of intoxication, at the house of Mrs. Willis, a
widow lady, to get their supper. Mrs. Will
lis refused to prepare it for them. This en-
ragged the captain and his companion, and
they drew their pistols and attempted to
force their way into the house through the
guard who had been stationed to protect it.
One Of the guard shot the Captain through
the body, killing him instantly. About the
same time Rice fired at the guard, missing
him, but sending ball through the head Of
Miss Mary Willis. She fell dead on the floor.
Another of the gurd fred at Rice, shooting
him in the breast, and inficting what was
thought to be a mortal wound.
Mrs Willis is Union refugee from Ark.
ansas, where she lost two sons assassinated
by rebel guerrillas. Captain Clark was .
native Of Sciota, Ohio, but moved to Grundy
county, in this State, in 1886. He served in
the Mexican war nnder Sterling Price, and
was afterwards twice elected Sheriff Of
Grundy county.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
s@A letter from the James river Aot;,

c6-A letter from the James river 1otills
states that the distractions between Drury'y
Point, where the rebel batteries are, az ID
Richmond, are of such a character that it will
take years to remove them, even if they, ever
can be. Therefore, it would be of no avail to
take the batteries, even if the atteynpt were
practicable. Situated at a great height. our
gunboats would be unable to do them much
damage, should they conclude to- attack them,
Both sides of the river, for several miles be-
low the batteries, are lined with rifle pits.
from which the sharp shooters annoy our
% boats good deal as they 20 up and down.
Though the enemy are driven temporarily
from the pits by the shells from our boats.
they are soon re-occupied.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
THE AMERICAN NAVY.

Removed as We are many miles from the
sea-board, We are apt to forget, in measure,
while surrounded by the returned wounded
Of our brave army, that branch of the public
service which has signally distinguished IT.
self in this as well as in every other war in
which we have been engaged-the American
Navy. There is, perhaps, on the pages Of
history, no record Of more daring bravery
or nobler patriotism than that displayed by
those brave sailors who man our ships oil
war. Recruited, as they are, mostly from
the sturdy fishermen Of Maine and Massachu-
setts, they bring with them ipto the navy
thorough knowledge Of seamanship; and
minds that nurtured amid the storms
and dangers of coast-life will shrink from
no scene of peril, however desperate.
The fight in Hampton Roads furnishes us
With one of the most fearful exhibitions
Of determined bravery that can be found any
where in the annals of war. When the Cum.
berland went down before her iron-clad ad'
&ersary there persisted band Of heroes
whose names deserve the topmost place in
the temple Of fame, and whose memory should
be emoalmed in the heart Of grateful com
try for all time to come.
While the water was rushing in at the por
holes, and destruction was inevitable-stun
ned, mutilated and bleeding, the brave sailor
seized the lanyard in his dying grasp, ane
only prayed for one more shot," At New
Orleans, when the Varuna was sinking, be-
noble crew remained fast at their posts, ane
with lightening-like rapdity poured in broad
side after breadside into their stronger enemy
and sank with them, "engulphed in one com
mon ruin" Not only on the ocean, but OF
our rivers is this same unconquerable valo
manifested by our brave sailors. When tn
Cincinnati, overpowered by the strength ant
number of her assailants, went down near Fl
Pillow, she sank belching forth her stern de
6ance from the mouths of her huge canncn
every man at his post.
1t is not often, in any war, that such an ir
resstible determination to conquer is evince'
by any branch of the public service as i
manifested by our "armies upon the sea-
All honor, then, to our noble navy. May
always remain as it is now, an honor to tn
flag it carries and the pride of the Govern
ment it represents.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

The attempt Of the French Government to
foist representative of European despotism
upon the people of Mexico, has met with a
most signal failure.
On the sth ult., the Mexican forces, under
Gen. Mia, drew up in front Of the French
troops at Puebla and offered battle. The
French General declined the profered en-
gagement and retreated rapidly to the coast.
The people of that unhappy republic are at
last conscious of the fact that it is now meek
or nothing" with them as nation. Their
natural protector, the United States, unfor-
tunately is at present too much occupied
with her own affairs to interfere, and the
Mex;cans must depend upon their own re-
sources to help them out of their trouble.
That they, in the end, will come out all right
we have not the slightest doubt.
The successful driving of two invading
armies augurs we'll for the future, and we hope
to see their advantages rapidly followed up.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

A TRAlToR-If there is q man in Iowa
who deserves the moose it is that lying old
reprobate, Father Mahony, of the Dubuque
Herald. Dyed with secessionism himself he
seeks through the columns Of his paper to
disseminate his viilainous doctrines among
the people. The Norfolk Day Book was re-
Gently suppressed because its editors abused
those people who had taken the oath. Yet
the Dubuque Herald is allowed to issue its
reasonable sentiments without even a re-
buke. Why don't the people of Dubuque
ride that old villain out of town on rail.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

Coop Glen. Scho6eld, Of Missouri, has Or
dered that all persons in that State found en-
gagged in the guerrilla system of warfare be
shot Immediately, without trial. Those who
aid and abet them in any way, or refuse to
give assistance to the loyal troops in pursuit
are to share the same fate. This is one Of
the most sensible orders Of the war, and il
carried out to the letter, as it no doubt will be-
will sc on put stop to this internal scheme
of assassination and robbery so persistantly
urged by the rebel authorities.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

"A SILENT MEETING" Mr.. Merwin, in his
speech at the meeting of the American Tenn
perance Union, last Wednesday evening, said i:
A young man in Washington, a member of .
Quaker family, enlisted in the Union armv.
He called to say farewell to an old aunt. a
Quaker lady, who remarked to him, "Thom-
as, what strange clothes thee has on for
Friend |" "Yes, Rebecca, they are military
clothes. l have joined the army, and am
going to do something for nv country"
"Well, Thomas, this is good country, and
we have an excellent Government, and
thee knows my sentiments about the war, and
what my teachings have always been; but,
Thomas, if thee takes gun, and thee should
meet any of the wicked rebels, advise thee,
Thomas, not to have salient msestinq.'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
LOUISVILLE. June q

LOUISVILLE, June 4.
brig. Gen. J. T. Boyle, whose headquart ers
are IN this city, assumed commend of the
Federal troops in Kentucky this morning.
MS appointment gives very general satisfac-
New YORK, june 4.
The prize schooner Laura NJ. Holmes. can.
tured, with escaping from Charleston to Mas
sau, ON the 9th ult., by the gun boat S.nti.
ago, has ITO bales of cotton.
m NASHVILLE, June 4.
The train from Columbia brought here to.
day, 1000 Federal prisoners of Gen. Prem.
tlss' division, who were taken prisoners a,
p'ttsburg Landing. They came from Macon
Tuscaloosa and Montgomery. and were pa.
rolled in consequence Of the rebels being un.
able to feed them.
1ney report universal discomfort among
the rebel soldiers, who are anxious to "a
nome. Inc prlva.es say they are whipped
Four hundred more paroled prisoners will
arrive here tomorrow.
| dispatch to Gov. johnson from General
Neg'y, yesterday, says that Wyncoop's cav
airy made dash into Winchester and scat
tered Storr's cavalry in all directions. Gu,
men are chasing them over the country.
| The speech of Ex-Gov. Brown is exertine
a powerful influence on hundreds who have
been led into secession.
WASHINGTON, June 4.
Gen. Burnside has sent to the Secretary O
War list of the 400 released U. 8. soldiers
forwarded to New York in the steamer Vir
GINA. This is the I'd detachment OF prison
ers received by order of Gen. Holmes and
the I'D will follow on the steamer Guide in
few days.
Attorney General Bates having given hi.
opinion that the Court, in cases within thei
Jurisdiction, condemn prisoners to imprison
ment, with hard labor in the penitentiary, il
the District of Columbia in punishment fol
crimes, is too well settle to be now an oper
question.
The Secretary Of the Interior has asked
him to review his opinion. He is the mos
inclined is believe that it never was the in
tention of Congress that the volunteer soldie
should, by any act made criminal by the mil
ltary act, be subject against their will to tn
ANONYMOUS punishment Of being confined il
the penitentary against which the feeling
of every spirited man must revault.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

W The rebel Com. Tatnall's official re-
port to the rebel Secretary of the Navy on the
destruction of the Merrimac is published
He says he designed to run the vessel up James
river, but the pilots deceived him by telling
him that the draught of thu vessel would not
admit of this being done. He therefore ran
the craft ashore and blew her up. He thinks
the pilots were afraid of the results of fight,
and to make sure Of avoiding it, threw over
board lot Of ballast, thus rendering the YES
sci unfit for action.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
Recommending that Richmond be
Burned
From the Richmond Enquirer. Nav ~.

From the Richmond Enquirer, May ~.
Our defenders are our own husbands.
fathers, sons, brothers and kindred, dear to US.
and we lie down at night. and rise up from
day to day, preserved from invasion by IT, q
loved ones in front. But the enemy is sire mo
in numbers, and his energies are bent OF the
capture of Richmond His coils will bs come
closer and closer every day. He will not re.
turn until defeated and driven from The field
But are we citizens prepared to receive ali
tais? Arc we prepared to receive the corpses
of our brethren fresh from tie oorv f;eld IN
welcome and attend on the wu.unded, dear as
they may be to us? Are we prepared to wit.
ness t the d de- Of our homes, and to en-.
bombardment is likely to incnr9 W. hone
the citizens are eque1l to the sacrifice required
pains, wounds rAeath, the sacrifice of prop
ersy and me, Notwithstanding. 1t were bet.
Ter that kichrAond' fate be that of Moscow,
tnan that ~ Edmond fall to be the habitation
OF O. the invader. We hope the patriotism Of
hlchmond is equal to the sacrifice.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
Gen. Butler and the l,o.suvs

Gen. Butler, when he seized nearly a mil.
lion of dollars in specie, which had been
stolen mostly from the United States Mint at
New Orleans, and hidden in the vaults OF
certain consuls, or pretended consuls, was too
good lawyer to be bluffed off by the waving
OF foreign flags. That money belonged to the
United States, and no consul had right to
lend his aid to rebellion and become an &C.
complete in crime by secreting it Consuls
have no privileges which render their houses
shelter for attractions of the law. Neither
are they entitled to the usual diplomatic I'M
munltles. They are subject to the local law
in the same manner with other foreign resi-
dents owing temporary allegiance to the State.
In fact, they are not public ministers in the
received sense of the term. but only CONNER
cial agents, whose Office entities them to no
peculiar privileges.
Gen. Halleck, in his able work on Interna-
t'onal Law, states that they are liable to DOM
lclllary visits and searches, although their pa
pers and the archives of the consulates are
exempt from seizure.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

SOMETHING New IN TELEGRAPH1Na.-An new
feat in telegraphing is to be attempted with
the army before Richmond. 1t is taking
telegraph instrument up in loves balloon,
and by means Of fine wire attached to the
wire below, telegraph from the air to head
quarters, Washington, Philadelphia, New
York, st. Louis, and any intermediate point.
Seated in car, at an elevation of thousands
of feet and looking down upon the rebel foe,
their movements can be reported nome ntarily
to Washington, &C., IS readily as to any
other point.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

E Rebel papers are anxiou us about the
crops in the South. Letters say the wheat
crop in northern Texas is likely to be lost for
lack Of harvesters, and there is q cry for
gangs of alaves to be sent from the cotton
States to do the work. In Georgia, the rust
has made its appearance, and great damage
is apprehended. Arkansas promises well, but
are the rebels quite sure that they are to be
the reaperss Perhaps one Gen. Halleck
may put in sickle.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

az There is no lodging the issue forced
upon us by the reorganization of the Demo-
cratic party. Every man must be for the
Union without slavery, or for slavery without
the Union. The two cannot live together in
harmony, and one or the other must fall to
the ground. Those who declare in favor of
slavery are at heart enemies Of this govern
want
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

SPECIMENS OF V1LLA1NY;--Mr, J. W. Jen-
kins while moving barn ON the property,
now owned by Mr.. Jos. Eaton, formerly the
old Piper place, discovered fine lot of coun-
terfeit money, adroltly secreted in private
slide under the manager. We suppose the val
liable roll belonged to the consummate scoun-
drel, =. s. Piper, who formerly inhabited the
premises. Doubts are entertained whether
the owner will ever return to claim the prop..
Excelsior, 9th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
B. F. BUTLER, Maj. Gen. Com.

REBEL FRlsoNERs.-The Louisville Jour-
nal says that the loyal troops of Kentucky are
bringing in rebel soldiers, spies &C., in large
quantities. On Sunday night last, eleven Of
the worst kind of rebel vagabonds were
brought into Lexington, and sent to Camp
Chase, Ohio. On Thursday night fourteen
more were brought in and given the same des-
tination. The last lot included a slave trader.
two spies, and surgeon.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

Horses SroLEN.-Some three weeks since
Mr.. I. Morgan, of this county, lost three fine
horses. After searching for them some time
around home, he learned that they were seen
on the road between Winterset and Indian
ola, In the possession of some individuals who
claimed to be their owners. Mr. Morgan
went in pursuit and tracked the thiever near
twenty five miles beyonk Pella. After that
he could find no more tidings of them, and
had to give up the chase.-Cass Go. Gaz.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

W Emancipation is not an idea peculiar
to Northern civilization. Spain is said to be
meditating the liberation of the slaves in Gu
ba. The process of emancipation is going
forward rapidly in Russia; and now Holland
following in the wake. All the slaves in
the Dutch West Indies are to be fire., on the
1st of July, 1868.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

E~A letter from the James river hotil!a
states that the distractions between Drury's
Point, where the rebel batteries ars, and
Richmond, are of such character that it will
take years to remove them, even if they ever
can be. Therefore, it would be of no avail to
take the batteries, even if the attempt were
practicable
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

~ We have lost confidence in the politi-
cal virtue of the people.-Dubuque Herald
The people never had any confidence in the
political, or any other virtue of Father Ma
hony, consequently, they have lost none.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

b%An Indiana regiment was the first to
arrive at Washington in response to the Pres
ident's proclamation. Governor Morton al.
ways happens to be ready for every emergen-
cy. His name will occupy bright and hon
orable place in the history of the rebellion, as
it does now in the hearts of the noble and
patriotic people of Indiana
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

~ The Memphis Avalanche, of the 18th
ult., complains that the ladies Of that city are
continually buying useless articles at the
stores to get rid Of Confederate notes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
4 Whole Tennessee Reeimeut
Abandoning the Rebelifon.
From tho Nashville Union, soth. I

We learn that Col. Newman's infantry reg
iment, which was raised in the counties of
Bedford, Marshall and adjoining counties, left
Beauregard's army at Oorinth emma, SO some
days ago, and are now on their way home.-
regiment was composed of twelve months
men who refused to be forced into the service
any longer, although great efforts were made
to retain them, they being the most valuable
in the service. They are completely dis
gusted with the rebellion. The boys wrote
as motto on their hats, "Home or HeM."-
thousands more are anxious to follow them.
Come back to the old flag, boys.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

ma. It is estimated that over 800, 1000
troops have offered their services to the Sec
retary Of War since last Monday.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

A REBEL HoAx.-The reported capture Of
twenty of the Monitors crew was rebel lie.
None of the Monitors crew had been on
shore, nor have tho rebels had any opportu-
nifty to capture them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

MINUTE MEN MovlNa.-Thc 18th, Goo
Germans the 22d, (6Oo men, and the list,
(soC strong,) together with large squad Of
the 7th-all New York city regiments-left
for Washington on Wednesday evening. The
9Th and the gallant 69th left Thursday after
noon. The 18th, 37th and Goth Brooklyn
regiments left during Friday and Saturday.
Ten regiments in four days is doing well
enough, 6 considering"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

~ The Albany Esening Journal-that
odd, able and influential newspaper-has
again been designated by the State officers Of
New York as the estate paper"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06

CorroN.-Two hundred and forty nine
bales of cotton were shipped from the port
Yesterday. Prices were rather sitter than
they have been for some time past.-Nasb-
vile Union, May 80.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
SECOND DISPATCH.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoToMAc,|
June 2.
The rebel officers were unable to rally
their troops this morning, and have retreated
back towards Richmond.
Our forces have moved forward to Fair
Oaks, miles from the city.
JEFF. Davis and Letcher were both at the
fight, yesterday. g-,o cess
The dead are now being gathered and bu-
riod
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-06
IlE REBELS LOSING HoPE.-The Memphis
g. pnlnnche of Nav 9Th roys

T4E REBELS LOSING HopE.-The Memphis
6-valancde of May 9th, says:
The telegrapbic news from Richmond IS
painfully significant. Mcclellan seems to
nave been preparing the same fate for Rich.
mond' that Butler and Porter got up for New
Orleans. The enemy's gun-boats assembled
ork river on Sunday to within thirty miles
OF Richmond, and Immediately Yorktown was
evacuated by our troops. Where, or in what
directlon our troops retreated, is not stated:
but we presume, Judging Of the future by
the past, 1t IS only question of time as to
when the gun boats will get to Richmond. It
IS painful to witness the gradual surrender of
our stronghods, after years of toll in fortify-
ing. without the striking of blow by our
armies. However, the policy of evacuating
will soon, and of necessity, come to close.
BITLER's LAST VIEW OF THE CoNrRABANp
QUKsT1oN.-The following Instructions to
Brigad'er General Phelps, commanding at
Carrolton contain comprehensive exnres.
sion OF Gen. Buffers views as to the disposal
of fugitive slaves who como within the lines
of our army:
Headquarters Department of the Gulf
Nsw Orleans, May 9, 1S62.-Gen. Phelps:
Mr.. ). b. G. Almond says that boy by the
name OF Irwin Pardon, whose services he
claims, has come within your lines. The
course which | have adopted in such cases is
this: If have any use TOR the services of
such boy l employ him without any scru.
Pile; if have not, do not harbor him, as
my subsistence would by no means serve for
so many extra men that 1 do not need. IL
yoa have any use for him, use him; if not.
is he not like any other vagrant about the
camp? Respectfully,
B. F. BUTLER, Mai Gen. Com.
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TELEGRAPH|c,
IanroRrED .xpRrssLY roR TEE Jou.xAL.l

THE BATTLE At RICHMOND,
tn: :f 4'sf +: ] RI! 3;iI s1 'is''
FEDERAL LOSS 3OOOl
Prof Lowe, from his Balloon, by means
of telesrsphic communication, gives
information of the movements
of the Enemy during the
Engagement,
OUR ARMY WITHIN FOUR MILES
OF RICHMOND.
GEN. FREMONT IN CLOSE PUR.
SUIT OF THE REBEL
JACKSON!
GEN. WOOL ASSIGNED 70 THE COM.
MAND OF THE MIDDLE DE-
DEPARTMENT.
GOOD NEWS FROM C0R|MTH
GEN. POPE IN HOT PURSUIT
OF THE REBELS.
| 10000 PRISONERS AND $1,000
STAND OF ARMS CAPTURED.
NOTHING FURTHER FROM
RICHMOND.
BRILLIANT ACHIEVEMENT OF TEL
| SECOND IOWA CAvALY.
RELEASE OF FEDERAL PRIS
| ONEKS.