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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

CAN We LIVE WITH THEM AGAlN!-The Key
West correspondent of the New York Times
thus writes:
Il have often heard the declaration tina
when the rebellion shall have been crushed
there can be no more reunion of the States.
The statement is very common, especially
among Southern men. But if the state Of
affai $ here is Of any significance, it points to
the fallacy of the idea. There are men living
here who have signed the ordinance of seces.
sion of Forida. who have opened books for
subscriptions to the bogus Confederate loan,
some vino have refused to sell coal to the
United States vessels, and some have threat
ened National officers or those who should
presume to accept National Office, and those,
generally speaking, whom have been as
sured were the most determined rebels. Yet
they have all now taken the oath of allegiance,
and are quietly conducting their business
amid very numerous representation Of
Northern men, and all is order and quiet.
Some Of these persons are anxious to conceal
and forget that they have rebelled, and may
be found competing for the trade of the army
and navy, and mixing in the gayer scenes
which even times of war present
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

PROBABLE END OF SLAVERY AGITATION
There can be little doubt that we are entering
upon new era in slavery agitation. 1t
seems evident, judging by the signs CT the
times, that the whole iniquity has eliminated
and that the history of the next twenty years
will embrace the decline and extinction of
slavery in this country. It is possible that
it will die in this war-die in blood and
fame and awful retribution, but it looks less
like it than year ago. 1t seems more prob
able that slavery having ceased as politica
power, will seek safe ext;nguishment in
some form Of compensated emancipation
Tho question will occupy Northern mind
less and Southern L ind more. There will be a
Southern agitation, and one Of unprecedented
bitterness. Whatever of anti-slavery sent,-
ment may exist will undoubtedly seek to ally
itself With political power in the North. The
scepter Of power once departed from the &C
cursed institution it can never be rc-possess-
ed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

H- Washington dispatches contradict the
rumor of an arinstice. Rebels and rebel
sympa,hizers may IS we'll make up their
minds to ono thing: there will be no sruis-
tice-no cessation of hostilities com
prounise-n nothing but determined and Wig
orous prosecution of the war until the rebel
lion is suppressed and the leaders punished.
If the Administration should go to compro-
missing with the rebels, it could not withstand
the indignation of the people. The foot Of the
nation is upon the neck of the reptile now,
and it must be killed, SO that it will not
trouble the country again. al
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

A LAST RESORT FOB TIE REBELs.-SOme
think that the restless revolutionists Of the
Southwest will soon abandon the contest -
hopeless. and wend their way across Arkan-
sas and Texas, designing to seize upon Next
co. A desperate movement this would be,
but not more desperate than their waning
fortune would warrant, as it may be all that
stands between them and the hangman's
moose
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09
n~Mr. Grimes has introduced into tn

EMr. Grimes has introduced into the
Senate bill for the education Of colored chill
dren in the District of Columbia. It appears
that this class pay So, 90 in taxes ON $3.50,
900 in real estate. 1t is proposed to divert
one-tenth of this sum, or s. 600, to the cd
ucation of colored children. The school trus-
tees are directed to provide suitable school
teachers and rooms and are invested with
the control and management Of all funds de-
rived from this source, and from all contri-
buttons Of benevolent individuals.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

"A year ago yesterday and the first men
furnished by Muscatine for the cause Of the
Union left their homes to embark in the
struggle for the supremacy Of the old flag.
The rebellion had by this time got fairly I'M
der way and begun to exhibit Its colossal
proportions to the astonished gaze of the
world. With the mere shadow of an army,
threatened on all sides by an overwhelming
force, with treason in high places, and the
capital in danger, the Government at Wash
ington was in the midst of endorsements
and difficulties from which there seemed no
escape. JEFF. Davis and his traitorous crew
were rejoicing over the success Of their dia-
bolical schemes and confident Of triumph.
Foreign nations, always jealous Of the Repub
lie, could scarcely conceal their delight at the
state of things on this side of the water. En-
glish papers predicted the speedy demolition
Of the Government and the titled aristocracy
Of Great Britain joyfully exclaimed, Amen.
President Lincoln had just commenced the
organization Of the Union army with which
to meet the overlooking tide Of rebellion.
What change . year has brought forth!
The little army which had been employed to
protect our border from the savage has swell
ed into one of the grandest military forces
the world has ever witnessed-numbering
over half million of thoroughly equipped
and disciplined men, ready to do and to die
for the honor of their country. The blatant
rebels, who were going to devastate the free
North with fire and sword, have been driven
from one strong hold to another, until at last
they are cornered where in the due course oi
time they will be forced to surrender. The
army that was to have wintered in New York
and Philadelphia is, dispirited and demoral
lied, gathering around the fated capital Of the
Southern Confederacy, where it will certainly
be defeated, and the rebel Congress adjcu'ns
in fright and scatters for the country. Their
largest city is ours and their strongest fortifi'
cations in our hands. Completely driven to
the wall they now threaten to destroy their
homes to prevent them from being occupied
by the loyal troops Of the Union.
Before another year has been added to the
long list Of the past, we predict the total an
initiation Of the bogus Confederacy and the
establishing Of the authority Of che United
States on frmer basis than before. -Daily
7th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

~ The cores 2ondence between Commo'
dore Farlsgut and the Mayor Of New Orleans
is characterized, on the part of the latter, by
the ignorance and impertinence peculiar to
rebel officials. 1t appears from Commodore
Farragut's letter, that on the appearance Of
our feet the Union women and children of the
city cheered it, and were Immediately fred
upon by the rebel troops, who were too cow
ardly to stop and fight with men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

IMPORTANT EXPEDITION - The steamer
Shreveport, loaded with -four, engine and
machinery, salt, hardware, groceries, e. ain
mill, sewing machine, medicines for the In
dams, &C., has sailed from St. Louis to 60 as
far toward the Rocky Mountains as possible.
She carrie over thirty passengers, among
them one lady who goes the round trip. Sew
eral similar expeditions are being organized
in the .me city. go
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

HAVE You John W. Forney, writing
from Washington to the Philadelphia Press,
makes the following pertinent inquiries !:
slave you ever heard q secessionists talk
politics who did not claim to be Democrat {!
Have you heard a sympathizer with seces-
sion talk politics who did not boast of his
Democracy ~ Fornev declares that the
men who always tried to breaA down the
Democratic party in its days Of honor and
loyalty are now seeking shelter under the
name Of Democracy, in order the more sue
cessfully to assist the rebels in arms against
the Constitution and the laws.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

TENNESSEE CorroN SEED FOR IowA.-Of
the c. ton seed lately obtained by the Gov
eminent in Tennessee, Iowa is entitled to
about one hundred bushels. This has been
ordered to be shipped to W. D. Wilson, a
Desmolnes, for his use as Secretary of the
Agricultural College and Farm. The Des-
MONIES Register thinks cotton may be sue
cessfullv cultivated in the Southern part Of
this State 1t should be planted about the
Goth of MAJ.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

~ The Union people who were driven out
Of fredericksburg by the rebels, and whose
property was taken, are to visit Washington,
to urge upon Congress the importance of a
coniscation law. The Union people of the
seeded States, who have been prosecuted,
robbed and oppressed, are unanimously in
favor of this measure, so far as heard FROM
It is only rebel sympathizers, in the loyal
States, or conditional Union men, that oppose
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09
- The following is the Presidential vote
of 1860 of the Iowa Congressional Districts
Of Secessi IN and Wax.
In New Orleans.

Below We give in few lines the prominent
events in the history of New Orleans, for the
past year Of the rebel lion:
gr ,.,- 1861.
january l0-Forts St. Philip and Jackson
on the Mississippi, below New Orleans, and
IT. Pike, on Lake Ponchartrain, seized.
Jan. 1.-THE United States barracks at Bs-
ton Rouge seized.
Jan. 23-The Louisiana State Convention
meets at Baton Rouge. a
Jan. 26-Convention passes the secession
ordinance, 113 tot.
Jan. 3l-Seizure of the United States mint
and custom house at New Orleans BY State
authorities The United States cutter Nc.
Clelland, lying at New Orleans, is delivered
by the officers to the State authorities.
Feb. 4-The Louisiana Senators formally
seeede from the United States Senate.
Feb. New Orleans Illuminated in honor
i secession.
March 1-Beauregard, of Louisiana, ap-
pointed by Confederate Congress at Mont
gomery, Ala, Brig. General Of the '.Provis-
ional army.
March 8-LOuisians passes an ordinance to
transfer certain funds (tAe amount seized at
the mint to the Confederacy.
April 25-The steamer Cshawba is seized
1t New Orleans, and is subsequently released.
May IL New Orleans banks suspend
specie payment
. May IS The Confederate Congress make
New Orleans port of entry.
Dec 7-Gen. Buffers expedition arrives
at Port Royal, the rendezvous for tho Ship
Island expedition.
1862.
Jan. 9-Advsnce of Halleck's Mississippi
expedition from Cairo. '
March 8-Commencement Of attack on
Island No. 10.
March 2l-Department of the Gulf crea-
ted, Gen. Butler in command.
April 7-Surrender of Island No. 10.
April 14-Reported that the bombardment
If tho river forts commenced on this day.
April 24--Our gun-boats passed the forts.
April 25-Our gun-boats before the city.
Amil 27th--forpal surrender Of tbs city. |
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

GEH ScorT's OPINION ON TUE LENGTH OF TEE
= WAR; gentleman who on Sunday last had
long interview with General Scott at his
home in Elizabeth, N. J., says that the veteran
soldier declares that the war will surely be
virtually over by the first Of July next He
expresses the utmost confidence that by this
time we will have completely subdued and
driven the rebels from the aeld a
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09
~ Both the Richmond Esas.snsr and th,

~ Both the Richmond Esaninsr and the
Whig characterize the adjournment and dis
persion of the rebel Congress from that city
~ disgraceful "skedaddle." They regard
the move, which was put through by MEM
bers from the cotton States, as virtual
abandonment of Virginia to the approaching
Union armies. The Examiner whiningly
says: ITO leave Richmond; at the very mo-
ment of the hazard is not the way to encour-
age the army or help cause in peril
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

TIE EXPENSES OF TIN WAR.-Secretary
Chase says that the expenses of the war have
been exaggerated, only an occasional days
expenses having run them up to the maxi
mum stated in the newspapers. On . thor
ough review of our past. present, and pros
pec,ive expenses, he does not estimate the
total debt on July LIST, at over $500, 200. 900.
He has recommended to Congress the issu-
ing $25, 600, 900 Of demand Treasury notes Of
denominations under IS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

Mr. Lathrop, recently appointed Col
lector of Customs at the port of New Orleans,
left that city some years ago, and has since
that time resided in Philadelphia He had
been in New Orleans since 1888, engaged in
mercantile pursuits, and was we'll known for
his energy and ability.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

tITTSBUHT bANOINuy NI&y o.
To Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Secretary of War:
Gen. Paine's division made reconnaissance
to Farnington, to-day. Found about 800
Of the enemy and drove them in handsome
style. 40 artillery Reconnaissance went to
Glendale, this forenoon. and destroyed the
trestle bridges and some track on the Mem
phis and Charlest' railroad. 1t has been q
splendid days work for the left wing.
The weather is clear, and the roads are be-
coming good. sTl Nif
[Signed] THOMAS A. ScoTr,
Asst Secretary of War
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09
WASHINGTON, May 5.

WASHINGTON, May 5.
The French Minister went to Richmond to
assure the rebels that the Emperor of France
does not recognize them as q power among
the nations that England and France, BY
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09


WASHINGTON, May 5.
Gen. Franklin's Division, which Gen. Nc.
Cle!lan has ordered to West Point, at the
head of York river, was on board of trans
ports when the rebels abandoned Yorktown
They were kept on board by Gen. Mcclellan
for the very service they are performing, and
will doubtless be able to intercept the rebel
to Richmond, compelli 6 them to give
battle or surrender. The main road of re-
treat up the peninsula is close on the bank of
York river, which will bring the rebel army
within rage Of our gun-boats that are con-
Quoting Franklin's transports to. their rear.
There are gun boats in this service. McClel-
Ian has transports sufficient to forward TO-
900 additional soldiers from Yorktown to
West Point Immediately. It will not be sur
prising if be captures the bulk of the rebel
.rmy and takes Richmond ia week.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

On Sunday morning Gen. Pope, by placing
a battery of artillery in open field at Farm
ington. in sight of three regiments of rebels,
succeeded in Turing them on to take the bat
terry, and took the whole force prisoners, mum
berlng nearly 1000. s.L ......ess. sss
Several des.rters came into camp on Mon
day, and report that great dissatisfact.,o
exists in the rebel army, bothameng officers
and men. Beauregard had made = speech
to some of the troops, that he would make a
desperate effort and force the Federal army
to retreat, and appealing to them to stand by
him. -
A band of guerilla still maintain warfare
on all passing steamboats,, and on Sunday
drove in our pickets around Savannah but
fled on the approach of our infantry. A gun
boat is now plying between Clifton ana Pitts
burgh Landing, Smelling the woods where
the rebels are supposed to be located.
WASHINGTON, May 6.
Post Office Depariment-All letters for
New Orleans should be sent to New York for
transmission by Government steamers.
Slgned JNo. A. KAssoN,
LIST Asst P. N. G..
The Associated Press agent gives some adj
ditional particulars from Odoona, naa- WI
liamsburg, dated Monday evening, Of the tight
there. Our loss was II killed and about 40
wounded. Eighty rebels were left dead ON the
field and 40 wounded. We took nearly two
hundred prisoners. Their dead were buried
By US on the field A stand Of colors belong
ing to the rebel csvalry captured are now on
way to Washington
Mcclellan and staff arrived on the field at
S O'clock. He rode to front and was greeted
by cheers of the troops. He Immediately as
sumed command.
Rain has poured in torrents all day.
jeff. Davis was at Richmond at last &C.
counts.
The enemy works at Williamsburg are
very formidable, extending across the penin-
sula. at- "
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

CINCINNATI, May Z.
Capt Hazlett, of the I'd Ohio, has arrived
here ON sick furlough. Neither himself,
Capt Mckinney nor 1t, Dial were taken
prisoners at Pulaski, as reported from
Louisville, yesterday. Capt. Hazlett regrets
the report of his taking parole.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

DALTlMOhE, Way %.
Among the prisoners taken at Yorktown
is the chief engineer of Gen. Johnson's staff.
who states that the rebel army at Yorktown
amounted to $4,000 men. He gives most
deplorablc account of their condition, and says
they will be unable to make stand any
where this side of Richmond. Their retreat
commenced before daylight, Saturday morn
ing, and he doubts not that the advance was
twenty miles distant at the time the last gun
was fired from Yorktown e
On Saturday morning Gen. Mcclellan sig
nailed gun-boats lying before Yorktown to
proceed up the river to West Point and re-
move all the distractions in their way. Quite
q feet of steamers and vessels loaded with
troops, were discovered, and pursuit COM
menced, resulting in the capture Of some of
them, whilst some of them were run ashore
and fred by those on board, who escaped to
the woods.
It is said that by o'clock in the afternoon
the gun-boats had reached West Point, the
head of navigation, nearly 80 miles above
Yorktown, frequently Smelling parties of the
enemy who were flying along the shore, and
aanking that portion Of The retreating enemy
who were moving towards West Point to
take the railroad to Richmond.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

BALTIMORE, May B.
The regular newsletter from Old Point is
received. The Merrimac remained out till
o'clock on the 4th inst, and then disappeared
behind Sewalrs Point. Since her last appear
ance she has had ram, twenty feet in length,
added to her bow.
The French minister at Washington, NJ.
Mcrcier, arrived at Yorktown on Sunday af-
ternoon, in a special boat from Washington.
The Gassendi was to 60 up for him last
night. -H
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

A Fortress Monroe letter Of the Ameri-
can, dated the 5th inst, says that Gen. Nc
Clelan is beyond Williamsburg, and that our
gun boats are at West Point, having, on thier
way. captured or destroyed many rebel trans
ports. A report was current of the cap ure
of large number of prisoners. A force had
been landed at West Point, and destroyed a
railroad bridge leading to Richmond. as9
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09

.-.-. ATcuIsoN, KANSAS, May 5.
The municipal election to-day resulted in
the election of most of the Union and anti
Jayhawking ticket by majority Of 80. The
Council are Union. = q,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-09
Special to the Louisville Journal.

LOUISVILLE, May o.
: Capts, Hazlett and McKinstry and Lieuts.
Garry, Chambers, Dial, Thomas and Len
GARD, Of the I'd Ohio, with 20 privatcs; Capt
Joniftr aud Adjutant Neal with Us men of
the 18th Ohio; Lieut. Mitchell, the Generals
son. of Kennett's cavalry, Capt Ewing and
Q lieutenants of the 18th Ohio, with SO pri-
Yates were taken prisoners at Pulaski, Tenn,
on last Friday by 100 OF Morgan's rebel cav
airy, after fight of two hours and half
The prisoners were subsequently released on
parole and are now at Nashville. Morgan
lost killed and 20 wounded Our loss was
2 killed. wounded and missing. .E
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-10-27

A little stier three O'Clock, yesterday morning.
the good people Of our city were startled from
their sIumbers By several reports Of heavy can
non il the direction Of ihs harbor entrance
Nothing definite, however, was known Of the
cause until daylight, when it was sscsrtaiaed
that the firing mad proceeded hom The Yankees
Of tho blscksding sqna5ron, who, observing
that steamer had passed them unseen, and wss
coming into port, opened FIRE upon her, but
without inhicting any damage. The vessel il
question was the British { amer Mimic, with 2
valuable cargo from Bermuda. After escaping
the blockadeTs, she had the misfortune to get
ashore on the stone bTeskwater at Sullivan's
Island. and thus had several holes punched IL
her bottom by the ROCKS, which let large guam
tity of water into the ship injnriDg, perhaps,
portion of her cargo. At low water, yesterday,
the leaks had been stopped in measure, and
as the tide rose in the afternoon, several steam
srs tugged at her but did not succeed in getting
her g. As the Mimic is divided i0to several
water tight compartments, it is hoped that both
vessel and cargo may be saved. sloop with a
part Of the cargo came up % tho city yesterday
afternoon Charleston Mercury
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-10-27

Iron INC L0usVII9 J0NTuaIl -IIu.T
The rebel Morgan, as viii be seen from our
special dispatch from Lexington, mads another
dash into that city on Friday, and took posses
sion of the place, capturing and paroling force
Of four or FIVE hundred Ohio cavalry. Morgan's
forces embraced from one thousand to fifteen
hundred men. The rebel brigand did not fairly
get warm in bis nest however until he was
ousisd By portion Of DlmOnt's cavalry. Nor
ean's "a reat was in The direction Of Versailles
snd Lswreuceburg, aud he was last heard from
at Bloomfield, in Nelson county, yesterday
closely pursued by tha Federal cavalry. TIE
object of this last raid was no doubt, to divert
our cavalry from the pursuit Of 3 sgg's retreat
ing army. We are informed that MoTgan's
men committed few dspfsdations, as they were
so closely pursued By tie Federal cavalfy that
they had little tine 30 bestow auy thought upon
anything beyond their own escape.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1862-10-27
The Reorganization OF the Federal Cen.
siilaIion Of sse.Masy.

The meeting of Deputies from tho German
States, and of eminent German 8 atesmeu, tC
discuss the reorganization of she Federal Con
stituhon, YVES opened at Woimar on the 25 I
ult. There were one huudred aud eighty mem
bers pTesent. Various propositions were made
including one that German national Parlia-
mens and q German Central Executive should
De called into existence and that a change of g
Confederate N Of German States into one Fedora
State should be aimed at ia the reorganization
Of the Federal Conctiiuion.
The committee declared itself ready 10 adcpt
a proposition of Herr SchuIze, I" that the As
sem0ly postpone to further term the question
OF admitting the German provinces Cf Austria
into the nevly organized Federation, without,
however, excluding from discussion the reforms
Of the entire Austrian Monarchy Gu the fol-
lowing day a resolution was adopted, express
ing tGs acknowledgements Of the Assembly TO
the Prussian Lower House for its conduct with
respect TO the military budget, aud at8ting such
conduct to be of the greatest importance for the
development of the constitutional life of Ger
many" The resolution was passed with but
one dissenting voice The si!iings Of the com
mittee Of the Assembly will be beld at Frank
fort, bY the special desire Ct the Pfussau repre-
sentRtivies.
In reference to the question Of the Z5ilverein,
The Assembly passed the following resolution:
The Transformation of Germany from Con-
federation OF Stats into one Federal State is, be
side being political necessity, the greatest want
Of Germany, as far as her commercial interests
are concerned Uatil this Transformation is ei-
fected, the dissolution Of tie Z3lveIein " bich
is Indispensable TO the unity Of Germany, must
be avoided, or the renewing Of the Z5llveTein
aud Improvement in its Constitution are impoT-
ant