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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22
-a,sr from Europe,

Elsr.l>s }.-l Fl, steamship Norwegian
.ra- rtlo 0 us days later adyicos ar
.e. eu.rt I'll briggs Mary Adelaide
4rr arrived 10 Liverpool on
ou si ,.uliy run The block
sa i l4. 81 q. March They
.p 900 bales oil cotton,
$3.50 a4s aai considerable resin
.sy Ar ts.a I'll company with bark Et-
aaa aA r ....otsr., oil laden with cotton
4aa resin.
resY unr..n. tie aokcu stone feet as
ar.ANln. ur Charleston barbor Ftull Of float
rex timber Ii IS also represented that Charles
t9n ana cAgsuuah are well fortified under the
supervision Gen Lee The Times says it is
understood that orders are N The course OF trans
mlssi0nto all dUck-yatds 10 suspend any further
operations On wooden ships Leading journals
continue to urge the necessity for IRON fleets.
The Morning Post calls attention to the i'm.
pr0gaments America is making in ordnance-tho
weigh. Of shot thrown by the Monitor being
nearly double that used on any British snip.
In short, tie House OF Commons and al the
papers, seem o be in great tow about iron
clad ships, and want England to hurry up
The Times exhibits considerable panic, ar.
ging that not day.snould b. lost, as wooden
ships are demonstrated to be wholly useless
against iron rams,
Russe's latest letters harp upon the ineii-
cheney Of the American armies for lack o.. cani-
deace in their leaders.
HALIFAX April lG Tic royal mail Steam
ship Canada with tive days later adyices from
Europe arrived here at Z this morning
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

WASHINGTON, April Is. The President to-day
IN response TO "a resolution of the House, trans
mitted all the correspondence which has taken
place since June last relative to Mexican affairs.
MIR Seward IN June instructed Minister Corwin
TO endeayor to thwart the designs of the rebels
TO gain possession OF Lower California, aud also
TO prevent rebel armed vessels finding shelter in
Mexican ports, and carrying arms through that
Republic.
The defence of Mexican sovereignty is urged
aud a declaration made that the u 5. do not
desire to acquire any part of Mexico In the
communication in reference to the Senato's re-
lection OF Mr., Corwin's treaty with Mexico Mr.
S,ward, on the Sd of April, said the President
is unable to suggest any other mode OF contrib.
u,ing TO the deliverance oil our sister Republic
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

from the trials by which it is surrounded that
will be satisfactory to the Senate. In the mean
while | desire to direct your attention to the
necessity Of guarding possible against any such
pledge OF the resource Of Mexico to foreign
powers as might affect our cause injuroosly, or
impair the ability Of the people Of Mexico to
sustain the free government established by their
own choice. You viii not leave the Govern
ment eli Mexico n doubt for moment that the
L. ; are 20. indifferent to the peril by which
they are ,leu4csl
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

WASHINGTON, April 10. The following mes
sage was sent to Congress to day
Feiiop CH,.eas Of the Senate and House of Rep
rescntdt,reS -
The act entitled an act for the release of
certain persons held to service or labor in the
District OF Columbia has this day been approved
aud signed have never doubted the Const-
tutlonal authority Of Congress to abolish Slavery
IN the District, aud have ever desired to see
the National Capita freed from this institution
IN some satisfactory way. Hence there has new
cr been in my mind any question upon the sub
eot except the one oil expcdiency arising in view
OF the circumstances. II there be matters
within and about this act which might have
,aken course or shape more satisfactory to my
Judgment, do not attempt to specify them |
om gratiiied that the two principles OF compen-
sation and colonization are recognized and
practically applied in the act. In the matter OF
compensation 1t is provided that claims may he
presented within ninety days from the passage OF
the act but not thereafter, aud there is no saving
Tor minors, enc coyerts, insane or absent per
suns presume this is an omission by mere
oversight, aud recommend that it be supplied
~ an amendatoiy or supplementary act.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The President to-day nominated to the senate
James G. Barrett, Tx Mayor oil Washington,
Hon. ). +. Vmton OF Ohio, and ID, X Good
lowe formerly of Nc. Com'r under the act for
tho abolition of Slavery in the District OF Co.
lumbia, whose duty 1t is TO investigate and
determine the validity and value OF tho claim.
presented.
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Progress at the University New Library
Bulldlng--Repairs.

great want of the University will soon be
supplied. A building for the sale preservation
Of choice and valuable library has been con-
tracted for, and the materials are in rapid prep
araton at the hands OF Alessr4 thase g. Smith
one OF cur most entcrprsug firms.
The library building IS to be forty feet by
sixty, two stories high the lower story of II
feet for the collections in Natural History, and
tue second of l6 feet for the library to HI I'm
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

NV YoRK, April Is. 1t is stated that the
Nashville has not only changed her name,
but holsted English colors. Her assorted cargo
consisted OF arms brought to Nassau from Lon
don by the English steamer Southwick which
were purchased by the rebels in England. She
sailed the 9Th
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

The Watciman gives definition of mar
tyred heroes" 1t Is quite comprehensive, in
Guiding, in fact, the slave pirate Gordon, who
recently =" died in the " cause " of stealing
negroes. The tight place . of which speaks,
is " all in it's eye" And by the way-the
Waiehman believes the dead rebels are all "mar-
tyred heroes"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

NoRTnERN MssouRL-Ihe following extract
from private letter received in this city dated
Macon Cny. Mo. April e, gives d d!scouragng
account of the state OF Affairs IN Northern Mo-,
which it was supposed had been cleared OF the
rebels. and whore there ia now but small mil
imrv force. Ii Northern Missouri is to be ta-
ken as an illustration Of rebel perssiency, then
conquest. colonization must finally settle the
destiny OF the South.
Wear having pretty hard times here again
this Spring, anu, judging by appearances, fear
that we shall have a harder time than we had
hst Summer The traitor, have already COM
menced their atrocities upon Union men, They
are Shooting them down on all sides. six were
shotun near Edna last week was acquainted
with some d, item. ono was q school master
named Norcro>s, and your ety was hls native
place. He was one OF the finest men Knox Go.
could produce Not only Mt Ediaa, but in all
sections of The country the traitors are com.
hitting the same inhumln deeds.
There IS certainly something wrong with
the Government, for we can do nothing with
the traitors Oar officers allow us only TO take
prisoners and bring thom to headquarters, where
they take the oath OF allegiance, aud are let 20
AGAIN. That only makes things worse, for they
20 home anu act worse than before we took
them. My motto is, shoot them down where
they are found. The Union men OF tins coun-
try viii take the thing into their own hands be-
fore long, aud then Will commence the war Of
determination. From present. appearances |
think the seccsh programme will be 10 raise an
instruction on some certain night, and Kill all
they can lay theiI hands ON before the troops
en- Interfere
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

PHILADELPHIA, April l6. Aspecial dispatch
from Washington says, that the Navy Depart
ncnt receiyeda dispatch from Com. Foote this
morning, stating that he is ready to attack Fort
Pillow, having succeeded IN getting position
for his gunboats below the fort, and has no
doubt OF success. The Secretary oil Navy has
received the following
CAIRO, April l6. The ilotllla has been with
in three-iourths of u mile of Fort Pillow, and
thea, returning took aposition two miles
further up. The rebel gunboats escaped below
the Fort. len mortar boats were in position and
had opened fire. This is up to q o clock IN the
afternoon. ten. Pope's command were occupy
ing the Arkansas side OF the river.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

CENSORSHIP OF Ngws.-The following re SO
luton reported IRON the Judiciary Committee,
passed the House Wednesday
Resoiued,-rhat the Government should not
interfere with the free transmission OF ntelli-
gence By telegraph when the same will not laid
the enemy or give him information concerning
military or naval operations on the part of this
Government, except when it may become neces-
sary under the authority OF Congress to, to as
sumo exclusive use OF the telegraph for It's own
legitimate purposes, or TO assert It's right OF
priority in transmission of its own dispatches.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-22

BY order Of Gen. Mcclellan the camp in front
OF Yorktown has been named CAMP WINFIELD
ScoTT.
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need rot o, ashamed to -ly that Me array
IS domoraized 1t has recoNai q blow taut has
shattered Il to the ceuter. Ii is probably no
disgrace 2, men who have sustained 80 grave d
pressure that they are somewhat cowed by the
results A lew days, however, under the or
aanizng eve Of the commander n.chiet will re-
store il TO a toerablc state Of efficiency. II an
other Battle is to take place, which il doubtful,
GeucraI ilaIlech will lead in person, ard with
the mia of General liuell, and it is hoped OF
General smith Will outweigh IN skill the Con-
Tolerate leaders, as much as the native yaloT Of
their troops IS inferior to our own,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

a. JEFF: Davis message, on assuming the
Presidency of the G. S. A. in its "darkest
hour" repudiates the fundamental principle
of a Republican government by averring the
will of the majority to be the most odious
despotism. The following is the concluding
portion of his message:
The tyranny of an unbridled majority, the
most odous and least responsible form Of des-
potism, has denied US both the right and the
remedy. Therefore we are in arms to renew
such sacrifices as our flthers made to the ho-
ly cause of constitutional liberty. At the
darkest hour Of our struggle the provisional
gives place to the permanent COVE nment.
After series Of successes and victories that
cover our arms with glory, we have recently
met with severe disaster. But in the heart
of people resolved to be free these disasters
tend but to stimulate to increased resistance.
To show ourselves worthy Of the inherit
ance bequeathed to US by the patriots Of the
Revolution, we must emulate that heroic de-
votion which made reverse to them but the
srucible in which their patriotism was re-
,hned.
With confidence IL the wisdom and virtue
of those who will share with me the respon-
sibilty, and aid me in the conduct Of public
affairs; securely relying on the patriotism and
courage of the people, of which the present
war has furnished so many examples,-l
deeply feel the weight of the responsibility l
now, with unaffected difiience, am about to
assume. Fully realizing the inadequacy of
human power to guide and sustain me, my
hope is reverently fixed on Him whose favor
is ever vouchsafcd to the cause which is just.
With humble gra itud and alteration, acknowl'
edging the Providence which has 80 visibly
protected the confederacy du,ing its brief but
eventfal career, to hee, oh God, trustingly
commit myself, and praycrfully invoke Thy
blessing on my country and its cause.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

The Rebels cleaned out of Fayetteville, Ar-
kansas-FJrty-taco Federal Soldiers poi
so'.ed by the Rebels.
Special Dispatch to Chicago Evening Journal.
Sr. LOUIS, Feb. 27.
Gen. Halleck forwarded to Gen. Mcclellan,
to-day, the following cheering dispatch:
HEAGouARTERs Dept OF THE MISSOURI,
ST. LOUIS, Feb 27.
Major Gen. Mcclellan, Washington:
Gen. Curtis has taken possession of Fay
etteville, Arkansas, capturing number Of
prisoners, stores, baggage, &c. The enemy
burnt part Of the town before they left
They have crossed the Boston mountains in
the greatest confusion. We are now in pos
session of all their strongholds.
Forty-two officers and men Of the 9Th Mis-
sori cavalry were poisoned at Midtown, by
eating poisoned food which the rebels left be-
hind them. The gallant Captain Dolfort died,
and Lieut.. Colonel Won Deutch and Captain
Lehman are suffering much, but are recover
ing. The indignation Of our soldiers is very
great, but they have been restrained from re.
taliating upon the prisoners of war.
[Signedl II. W. HAbLEcK, Maj. Gen.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07
|TELEGRAPH|C,
IssPoRrED EXPRESSLY roR THE JoURNAL.l
-------------
Harpers Ferry again in Possession
Of our Troops.
YANCEY GIVES UP HIS MISSION TO
EUROPE. ...
Rumored Arrest of the Rebel General
Huger.
" ALL QUIET ALONG THE POTOMAC"
ET.aCU.aT TIO.rof COL U.MBUS
The Rebels of Tennessee PreDar.
Ing for Strong Resistance.
Governor Harris takes the Field
in Person.
REBEL ARMY AT MURFREESBORO |
SURROUNDED.
The Rebels of Tennessee Prepar.
Ing for Strong Resistance.
Governor Harris takes the Field
in Person.
REBEL ARMY AT MURFREESBORO
SURROUNDED.
Sinking Of the Steamer DR.. Kane.



DEsMo1NEs, Feb. %, 1862.
HoUsE.-A bill giving County Supervisors
power to order elections for changing county
boundaries. Referred.
A bill taxing all incomes exceeding $500,
and not more than $1,000, five per cent; an
excess Of $500, if it exceeds $500, and not
less than 81 900, nor more than $1,000, ten
per cent; an excess ABOVE $500, exceeding
$500, and not more than $1,000, fifteen per
cent; an excess of $500. Made special order
for Monday.
The Senate Railroad bill made special order
for Tuesday.
The Senate bill, requiring clerks of courts
to keep an Appearance Docket, passed the
House.
The Dog law was referred to special COM
mittce, with Shipman as chairman.
A bill, incorporating civil townships.
Passed.
SENATE. The Senate was called to order
by Secretary Woolson, of Henry, elected
President pro tenn. He made few appro-
pirate remarks.
petition for rcservlng lands on the Cedar
Rapids Railroad
Messrs. English and Esteb presented pcti-
tons for reducing the price of State printing.
The report of the Committee on Schools
and University, on the petition of j. A. Will
hanson, asking the State to assume his in
debtedness to the School Fund, aud in lieu
receive his interest in the Capitol building
which Indebtedness amounts to $500,
securities $500, loss $17,0O0-shows that
the school fund has lost over $4,000 in
money loaned to the Capitol builders-sums
loaned and interest amounting to $50, 1876, and
securities to $15,70O They wish the State to
take the bui ding and release them.
A bill authorizing towns and villages to
change names by a majority petition. Passed.
The balance of the day spent on the bill for
the location of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum
at this place. WE'D.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07
IxronrANr MOVEMENT FROM PoRr ROYAL

IxroRrANr MOVEMENT FROM PoRr ROYAL
OCCUPATION OF ED1sro IsLAxD.--A correspond
eut of the Baltimore american writes from
Edisso Island, s. O., on the 14tb, that on the
9Th General Sherman gave orders for the
occupation Of that Island, thus making anoth-
Or advance toward Charleston. Aresident of
the Island went as passenger. He was in
Charleston ten days after the great fire, and
says the Union feeling is reviving there,
thoosh it is not yet strong enough to be
openly expressed. Edisto is about ten miles
from the mainland, twenty miles from the
railroad. and forty miles from G Charleston. Ii
il twelve miles long and nine wide. The finest
quality Of Sea Island. Cotton is raised on it,
and of this our troops have already secured
ter tons. The elegant residences have been
abandoned by their owners to the negroes
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07
HT The citizens of Dcsmoines should

81. ~ The citizens of DcSmOlneS shOuiC
blush with shame at the revelation made oftht
manner in which their promises were broken
in regard to the construction of the capito
building. By our special dispatches publish.
ed Saturday, we learn that the total loss to
the School Fund in this matter is the moder'
ate sum of $4,000. Our readers will re-
member that it was only upon the positive
and written agreement of (supposed) respon'
sible citizens of Desmoines to furnish capitol
grounds snd buildings free, that majority
was obtained in the Constitutional Convention
oflS57 for the removal of the capitol from
Iowa City to Desmoines. The move was
almost universally regarded ct the time IS
premature, but in view Of the above liberal Of
fer G.? and also in view Of the fact that the per-
manent capital should be nearer the geograph.
ical centre of the State, the measure finally pre-
vailed. 1t seems, however, that the parties
interested in the matter borrowed money
from the School Fund of the State to erect
building, and not being able to repay it, gen.
eroulsy come forward at this time and ask to
be released from their obligations in consid-
Grafton of having furnished the State with an
Indifferent building perched on high hill
over mile fcom the city of Desmoines
The people Of the State at large, who must
foot the vast expense of moving the capital at
an inauspicious time away from railroad com
manication, will not contemplate with much
satisfaction the bad faith of the citizens Of
Desmoines in this matter. It will be re
proach upon the capital city as long as. it
exists. .,o
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

INCIDENTS OF THE BATTLE OF Fosr DoNEL-
soN.-Peter Motion, of the 13th Illinois, had
the case Of his watch, which he wore in his
upper vest pocket, Immediately over his
heart, torn awaw by a canister shot, and the
watch still continues to keep time.
The life Of Reuben Davis, of the Kentucky
Str, was saved by silver half-dollar in his
waistcoat pocket. He had borrowed that
amount of a companion, some day
before, and offered to return it before going
upon the field; but his companion told him
to keep the coin, as he might stand in need
of it before night. He had need of it in his
greatest need, for a rife ball struck the coin
in the eentre, and destroyed the figure of Lib
erty on its face. ..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

HORRORS OF CIVIL WAR.-During the hot
test of the battle on the Saturday before the
surrender of Fort Donelson, two Kentucky
regiments were brought face to face, one OF
the Federal the other on the rebel side. In
each of these regiments were two companies
from Henderson county, and in each of the
companies were two brothers. The one in
Capt. Holloway's battling for the
old 'time.honored banner'-was dangerous
ly wounded, while his rebel brother escaped
unhurt and was ken prisoner. Old school
mates in these companies were forced to shed
each others blood by the Infamous authors
of this infamous rebellion. What punishment
at all proportonate to their crime can be
meeted out to these traitorous leaders,
Evansuille Journal
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

TCol. Tuttle, Of the Iowa ID, at the bat
tie Of Fort Donelson, reoeived slight wound
in the wrist from = musket ball, which
struck thsshil of his sword and wrenched it
from his hand; also, severe injury by a
fall from Z log which was knocked. from un-
der his feet BY cannon ball .,l,siAB
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

E- Besides the small arms and other minor
munitions of war captured by our troops at
Roanoke Is and, Fort Henry and Fort Donel-
son, which are numbered by the thousand, we
have taken 11s large field and siege guns,
some of them of immense caliber and of the
most improved pattern. In addition to these
were those destroyed with the rebel feet at
Roanoke. This is disarming the enemies of
the Union At rate which is truly encour-
aging. +. .1,.f..t. .,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07
~ The Confederate organs have bee

W The Confederate organs have been
proclaiming for months that the United
States armies would burn and devastate
wherever they should 60 South. And now
the secession papers of North Carolina allege
that their troops patriotcally set fire to Ellis
abeth City upon the approach of the United
States forces, and that the latter, aided by the
Union citizens, extinguis led ssthe flames. So
it seems that our armies, instead of burning
Southern cities, rescue them from the incer-
diary torch Of the ConfedeIates themselves
This is reversing the programme.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

ra HThe law that passed Congress appor-
tioning the Congressional representation un-
der the new census, makes the whole number
Of Congressman from all the States, 24l.
Iowa has been allowed the benefit Of large
fraction, and her delegation, instead Of being
IS was supposed, will be one more. Increase
in ten years, four. Goodl sult4att--- 7a
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

% Never was there surrender anything
like that of Fort Donelson on our continent.
,Burgoyne gave up less than 5000 men, and
CORVALLIS but little over 1000 In fact, we
should have to read long in European history
before we should find capitulaton on scale
like it. .s1n..e-si ..oJ.vis aar~ .'aSie
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

Upton was represented at the Fort
Donelson fight by s. A. Belts, Sam. Cham
bers, G. Ford and Shropshire, who were in
the 14th Iowa. Belts received rebel bullet
IN his cartridge box, and Ford had the
buckle Of his belt grazed by one. We have
not heard of the marrow escapes" of the
the others, but believe they were unharmed.
l-A1eertiser. .s'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

l herewith append the report of the Colo
nels of Regiments attached to my Brigade,
to which invite your particular attention
With sentiments ofhigh regard, s2'i
=. remain respect ully, ta.
Your ob't 9ant,
..,, j. G. LAUMAN,
Col. Coming 4th Brig. I'd Division,
To Brig. Gen. c. F. SAITH,
Commanding Second Division.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-03-07

PRETTY STEEP CHARGEs.-In reply to a
Senate resolution, the Auditing Commission
srs, on the Goth, sent the following figures, as
items of expenses, to the Adjutant Ger erar
office since the extra session.