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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20
A Question Considered.

The argument 50 persistently urged by the
opponents of conHscation that the emanci
patton Of the slaves of rebels will deluge the
North with the swarthy sons Of Ham, is on
other specimen of pro-slavsry logic. Labor
like everything else, will shun localities al
ready supplied, and seek employment where
it is required. The Southern planter will
need as much help to plant and gather his
crops after portion Of the slaves have been
emancipated as before. The negro is by ma
ture and education peculiarly fitted for the
work, and indeed is good for nothing else.
Is it not fallacious reasoning, then, to assert
that plantation hand will leave his home for
q climate unsuited to his habits when he can
find employment in the locality where he now
resides? 1t may be urged by the anti-con,
fscation party that the planter will not EN-.
ploy free negroes to labor for them. We dc
not Gee how he can well avoid it. His cot
ton and sugar must be cultivated, and he is
necessarily obliged to use such means as are
available to that end. If, as it has been
claimed by pro-slavery men ever since the
commencement of slavery agitation, white
men will not work with the negro in the field,
the South is compelled to employ the negro
no matter how great the Discrimination to
do 80.
It is true that the slaves cannot be colon
lied at once. So great an undertaking can
only be accomplished in time, but we can
take the first step towards the ultimate ex-
tinction of the negro race in this country,
and once out of the way the root OF all our
political evils is gone, and no question can
sgain arise to disturb the peace and harmony
of our people.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

~ Vallandigham has received sharp
rebuff from home. A petition has been for
warded to the House, from 633 loyal citizens
of Cincinnati, asking for his expulsion from
Congress as traitor to his country and dis
grace t., the State of Ohio.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20
sw 1t is stated that the debt of the rebels

~ 1t is stated that the debt of the rebels
amounts to $41O, 100000. War is an expen-
sive business. A year ago Mr.. Memminger
advertised his advantageous loan" Of ten
millions, and the conspirators hattered them.
selves that not half this sum would be needed
But debt does not trouble Davis. His rule
is to get all he can ard pay nothing.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

SOUTHERN PORTS OPENED.-Tae Prs sident
by proclamation, has opened to the trade Of
the world the ports of Beaufort, North Caro-
lima; Port Royal, South Carolina, and New
Orleans. Congress now intends making
Brunswick, Ga, the port of entry for the
Brunswick district.
Darien has heretofore been the port OF
entry for that district, bgt owing to the strong
secession proclivities of its inhabitants it will
be abolished as port of entry, and Brlns.
wick, with its magnificent hsrbor, substituted
for it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

BEAUREGARD.-Thes star of Beauregard is
evidently on the wane. Large numbers OF
the Southern papers speak Of him with posi-
tive contempt, while others are making but
feeble efforts to defend him. The Memphians
believe that he has been entirely over.rated.
His prestige and influence have probably
passed away
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

SEcEsH CHRIsrgNING.--The st Louis
Democrat says:
On last Sunday, in the Presbyterian church,
at Eleventh and Pine streets, the child of
Samuel Robbins, who resides at Chestnut ard
Thirteenth streets, was brought to the altar
for baptism. The child WIS decorated with
red, white and blue, and was christened Ster-
ling Price. The officiating pastor was DR..
McPheeters. Several similar instances have
occur red in the city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

Rt1 The Cincinnati Gczstts learns from q
private source that on tho 10th inst. there
were 300 prisoners at Pittsburg Landing in
tho caro- of Col. Rempel, Provost Marshal
Large numbers Of prisoners were arriving al
the Landing daily. There are also near tifSy
cannon, mostly light 6 and l2-pounders, and
two large Parrot guns and csissons. All Of
them were taken from the rebels. What has
become of the 10000 prisoners said to have
been taken by Gen. Popep
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20
The Way They keep up Courage.

BALTIMORE, June l6.-Tbe Augusta Con-
stitutional learns from undoubted authority
that Hon. Andrew johnson has certainly
been killed by young George Brown, son Of
Hon. Neil S. Brown As the Department at
Washington has received dispatches from
Gen. Andrew johnson dated June 14th, the
Georgia dispatch only shows the malignity
of the rebels. and that the wish was father
to the thought.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

A BAD PROSPECT. On, OF the worst things
we hear from the Sou h for the rebels, is tina,
the crops are 10 bad way. and do not prom
Use to Y cid more than half the usual amount
There will be 10 alternative with the people
of the South but to seek relief at the North
through the speedy marketing Of cotton and
tobacco. 1t Is said that the wheat crops are
destroyed by rust, and that the corn does not
promise well.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

MEMPHIS UNDER New RULs.-Col. Slack,
of the 47th Indiana, has superseded Col.
Fitch in command at Memphis, and has pro.
hibite1 the circulation of Confederate Scrip.
lie also requires passport and the oath OF
allegiance from all persons leaving the city.
Gov johnson has arrived in the city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

NrRsEg.-Jotn l.. Persons, well-known
citizen Of yermi'iiop county, ~, was killed
last week by some one WHO shot him. fhs
cause does not seem to be clearly stated, but
two parties ara under arrest. 1t appears to
have grown out of one of those neighborhood
quarrels that disgrace many portions of tn
country
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

Jeff. Davis's Adjutant Genera, pub.
fishes general order directing the drafting
of very male white and muiatto In the S,u,h
cap .ble of bearing srsns. whether they have
sub stituteS or not
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

st. Louis to the Starving Rebels.
ST. LOUIS, June 14.-Nearly Sc, 900 in pro-
visions and money have been subscribed for
the starving southerners about Corinth.-
s., 900 worth of provisions were forwarded
Wednesday, and another shipment of nearly
the same value will be made to- day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

- jeff Davis A1jutant General has is
sued an order for drafting every white male
and mulatto capable of bearing arms, in the
Southern States, for active service. Crecles
are becoming less Obi ctionable down that
way than formerly
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

sW- Tho latest advices from our army near
Richmond indicate that the rebels are getting
uneasy, and that they are about to make an
other attack. We shall soon hear thunder
from that quarter.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

~ The New York Tribune urges that
Gen. Mcclellan BE- Immediately and heavily
reinforced, so that there shall be no possibility
.! failure in the last struggle before Rich
moad.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20
- The Republicans in the Senate whose

= The Republicans in the Senate whose
terms expire with this Congress are NQrrill,
of Maine; Hale, of N. H., Foot, Of Vt; Sun=
ner. of Mass Dixon, Of Conn.,; Simmons, Of
r. l.; King, Of N. Y; Wilmot, Of Pa, Wade,
of Ohio Chandler, of Mich; Doolittle, Of
Wisconsin. Mr.. Dixon, Of Conn.,, has already
been chosen as his own successor. Governor
Sprague succeeds Simmons of Il. 1.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

@One year ago, there were sixteen Dem
ocratic Governors in the United States. Elev-
en- of this humber are now open and defiant
rebels; one lies in traitors grave, and Beri-
ali Magoffin would be an open rebel if he
dare.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

-w Senator Fesscnden estimates that the
annual budget will be hereafter 81 80, 100000
fifty millions of VIII CHI will be for a permanent
military establishment of so. 600 men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20
LARGE CANNON 10 Be MAps.-Tbe Gov

LARGE CANNON 10 BE MADs.-The Gov
eminent is about to have fabricated 10 inch
smooth bore cannon and IL inch rifled guns,
the former to throw shot not less than $50
pounds in weight; and the latter of not less
than 500 pounds. Proposals have been is
sued for these by Secretaries Stanton and
Welles. The first gun of each kind is ex-
pected TO stand . proof of one thousand
rounds, with charge of powder Of oue-fourth
the weight Of the shot for the l5-inch, and
one.6fth for the 12-inch, The heaviest Of
these cannon will be about $4,000 pou nds
and sixteen feet long. THY are intended
for both ships and Notifications.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

WOur troops in Memphis are to be
largely reinforced and the city made the
headquarters of military operations for some
time to come,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

IMPORTANT Ass1oN.-The Hon. Reverdy
Johnson, on Tuesday, sailed fer New Orleans
on his mission connected with Gen. Buffers
seizure Of tho bullion said to be lawfully
under the protection Of the Dutch Gag. As
Mr.. Johnson's ostcnsiblc business is of q
character that could be settled by man Of
much less distinction, we shall not be sur
prised to hear that his trip to New Orleans
has other and more important objects. II
this shall prove to be the case, the Govern
ment has sent ''the right man to the right
place."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

For TIE RsBBLs The steamer Tycoon
took 10000 pounds Of -four and bacon from
Cincinnati last week to feed the families Of
rebels in Mississippi and Tennessee.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

DISMISSED FROM TIE SRRxIcE -uolone
Charles a. De Villiers, 18th regiment Ohio
volunteers, has been dismissed from the ser.
vice for Selling goods and appropria,ing the
proceeds to his own use; also for arrestire
persons and refusing to release them until
paid O ransom. Ca'fHa
He was the original instructor Of the Ia
mented Col. Ellsworth, in the Zouave tactics.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

~ Enquiries are beginning to be made
respecting what has become Ct the Mentor
as 81 has not been hea d Of in long time
while she ought to be doing something useful
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

ca The market for gold continues cx.
cited. In New York, Saturday, prices adj
vanced to $l,071. The quotations in Cincin-
matt were $l,05@$l,O with few sellers.
Dealers bought at 81, 043@$l, 05. -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

HARH 10 - M ~ n
Mer err =, 6EAr-Mrs. Sidney Foster, Of
in-h- .ouuty, Pa, has seven sons. one SON.
y v, one grandson, and five nephews In
NE Union army. Five sons, one grandson,
one son-in- law and two nephews are under
Gen. Mcclellan, two sons under Gen. Pope,
one nephew under Gen. Grant, and two
nephews in the Sd Maryland regiment.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

RA Maine editor thus distinguishes be-.
tween different sorts of patriotism
Some esteem it sweet and decorous to die
for :e's country, others regard it sweet to
live for one's country, and yet Others hold it
to be sweeter still to live on ones country.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

PoRr REpuBLIc,-Tois place, the scene 9th.
latest battle, is in Rockingham county
ginia, about one hundred miles, yir.
Of Richmond -.orthwes,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20
REPUBLICAN STATE CONvEN.
TyON.

Notice 10 hereby given that Q delegate Republican
STATE Convention will be hsld at Desmones on ednes
day the SD OF july D. $685. for the purpose Of put
ting in nomination Secretary and Auditor Of state
Attorney General and Register Of the State Land once
anior the transaction of such other business a. may
b deemed sxpedisnt when met.
The ratio Of representation wilt b follows. VIZ
One delegate from each organized county, or one del
eaate for every ono hundred votes cast for
Lincoln for President Of the Unite States In $780, and
one for any fractional vote exec cd
ing Atty.
Loyal oitseus regardless of former political asscca-
item, Who in favor Of giving the Nat ona Admins
tratisn hsss support, In thorough and vigorou'
pIosecution OF the for the suppression OF the re-
bson are invited to cooperate throughout the state
JOHN N ZWEf, Chairman, tth District
SAAL. F. MILLER, 1st
WI. DUNCAN, =
JNO. D. LOCKWOOD, Sd
W.R. SMITH, Nh
J. H. SANDERS, 9Th
]. BUTLHR, It'll
]. SHANE, eth
@. w. MILLER, 9TH
l. FULLER, 18th
RH.TAYLO1. 1ltA
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

IaxronrnD x1r.rssLy soa TINE JounxAL.l
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20

CONGRESSIONAL CoNvENrIoN.-The "re-or
sanized' have published call for Con.
gressional Con. ention to assemble at De Witt,
Clinton county, on Thursday, July Oath. This
will be "deadner'' on De Witt.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20
s~The LATEST advices fro

WT The latest advices from Memphis are
of a favorable character. The people submit
very quietly, and even willingly to National
rule. There had been large number of ap-
plications, on the part appointment citizens,
for the position of postmaster. The office
had been re opened and an agent of the
Treasury Department was on the way to put
the Custom House in operation,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-20
Beauregard's Army fast DissOlv.
wing.
ARRIVAL OF SOULE, AS A PRIS
ONER. AT NEW YORK.
Absent Officers Ordered to Return
to their Commands.
LATER FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Special to NY. Tribune.

MANASSAS, June 16.
A loyal black came into camp last evening
and reported the arrival of rebel soldier from
Jackson's army at Sibley Church, near Bull
Run field, the object of whose visit was to
learn the number of troops at this point and
return to jackson at midnight. A few men
from Maj. Duffee's command went out and
captured him and he is now a prisoner at
headquarters.
Reports are current here that Jackson has
been reinforced
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25

GEN. GRANT,-By letter received from
Lieut.. w. l.. b. Jenney, son Of VIM. 2. Jen-
ney, Esq. of Fairhaven, and one of Gen. Grants
staff, we learn the reason of the temporary
supersedure of the latter officer, a matter
which created not little feeling among the
admirers of that bluff but gallant soldier
Alter the battle of Fort Donelson, Gen. Hal
leck for nearly a week could get no response
to kilograms sent to Gen. Grant, and for this
supposed neglect be was relieved Of his COM
mand. 1t was soon asoertained, however,
that both Generals had been sending dispatch
es, which neither received, secession pera-
tor having Suppressed them all.--Net0 Bedford
Mercury
Emerson Etherdge and several other gem
uemen at Washington, just from Tennessee,
say there can be no doubt as TO Grants de-
oided success al Pittsburgh Land ng. The
rebels will make another stand at Corinth.
but our army is in splendid condition. eager
for battle, and they will not escape as thew
did before. General Mitchelli is believed TO be
perfectly secure in his position along the
Memphis aud Charleston Railroad. An the
contingencies were contemplated before the
movement was made, and now that il is made
we may set our minds at rest as to the result
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25

INTERESTING DfscLosUREs.-Wh the
intelligence Of the death Of Gen. A. s. John
ston was communicated to the rebel Congress,
Mr.. Barksdale Of Mississippi read an unofli-
cial letter from Cen Johnston to jeff. Davis,
explaining why he had been unable to avert
the fall OF Fort Donelson. 1t contains some
interesting facts. Johnston states that his
force at Bowling Green was altogether in
adequate TO the importance and dangers of the
position. and when Gen. Beauregard visited
him in February, that general expressed sur
prise at the smallness Of the force and was
impressed by its danger. The forces were
magnihed to the enemy, but their true
strength made known to the rebel War De-
partment and the Governors of States yet
little aid was sent. Gen. Johnston says he
determined to fight for Nashville at Donelson,
detaching the best part of his army to do il,
retaining only 1000 men to cover his front,
and giving 900 to defend Donelson Gen.
Pillow states the force at Donelson at much
less, and Gen. Johnston thinks correctly, in
asmuch as the force at Bowling Green, which
he supposed to be II, 900 effective men, was
diminished more than five thousand by those
who were unable to withstand the fatigues Of
march, and made his (Johnston's) force on
reaching Nashville less than ten thousand
men. Had l wholly uncovered my front to
defend Donelson," says Gen. Johnston,
"Buell would have known it and marched
directly on Nashville" He continues:
1.-The ovacuatono " Bowling Green was imparativcy
necessary, and ordered before and executed while
the battle was being fought at Donclson had made
every disposition for the defense n the fort my means
AL lowed ana The troops were among the best ofmy force
The Generals, tloyd Pillow and Buckner were high in
the opinion Of officers and men for skill and courage
anfamong the best Of Officers of my command. They
were popular with the volunteers, aud all had much
service No reinurcemeuts ucro asked. awaited the
event opposite Nashville The result " the conflict
each day was favorable At midnight the 10Th 1 re-
cctycd news n glorious wet lryat dawn Of defeat
Nashville was Incapable of defense from
its position, and from the forces advancing
from Bowling Green and up the Cumberland,
and so Johnston pushed on further South, in
order to cooperate or unite with General
Beauregard, for the defense Of the Mississip-
pi valley.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25

THE REBELS SUEING FOR PEAcE.-The
Norfolk Day Book of the 18th inst has sig
nifcant article, the tenor Of which is shown
by the annexed extracts
At the present crisis when the spirit and proves Of
the Confederate arms have been signaly indicated
as q not faCOTabie time f0T The Confederate G0uern-
eHt 10 propose 10 the Government al Washington a ces-
sation Of the fierce and unnatural STRIFE oich has aa-
cred soil oth blood and t,ars and darkesd tie an
slab Of oar o0WHfy's hiSf0rBY
What dignity and subimiiy in the proposition coming
rom the Confederate Government, nov brsting in road
ness for the dire conflict which fanacism and wrong
have forced upon us
Why not say to the Government at Washington We
are couHtrymen and brothers come let reason togeh
lei terminate this mufderos c0ntrouersy and set
blood.
Is not the precious blood already spilled poured out
nom the hearts Of brothers and cOuntymen enough Z
Are not the hecat0mbs Of fathers. husbands and sons
already made sufficient to appease the vile demon let
loose among us p
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25

A BALL IN RIcHWoND.-They have h ad
grand ball lately in Richmond, at which
Miss Hetty Carey, one Of the pretty daugh-
tiers of Mr.. Wilson Carey, a prominent seces-
sionist teacher of Baltimore, figured most
conspicuously. The story goes that she APP
peared at the ball dressed as a captive slave,
with her hands tied at the wrists, and bear
ing the shield Of Maryland on her bosom, in
dicating thereby the chains by which Mary
land is Kept in the Union. JEFF. Davis came
forward during the evening and released her
manaced hands by untyng the cords that
bound her wrists, and thus in the person of
the lovely Miss Hetty Carey freed Maryland
from her bondage to the Federal power, amid
the stormy applause of the company. Miss
Carey and one of her sisters are earning
livelihood as clerks in the rebel administra-
ton. This event has created the most intense
delight and sympathy in the upper crust OF
secessiondom in Baltimore.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25
Rruicul.

This elixir has been extensively used throughout most
of New England aud Canada the last six years, and
wherever introduced has given universal satlsf0u6n.
II looscns the tghtest cough
II causes the patient 10 raise freely
II cures the Group Immediately when given in
u relieves the worst cases Of Asthma at once.
Il aays fever aud pain and produces rest At night
Let all Parents who have chldr5u uubcct 90 GROUP
procure bottle Of this Elixir At once and keep ID n The
house ready To give at a moments warning.
Read the following evidence from some OF the mobs
prominent citizens Of Vermont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25

The following table exhibits the monthly
pay which the patriot soldiers of the revolu-
ton received, compared with the present
compensation Of those OF the same gra le in
the United States army, and also the amount
that is promised by jeff Davis
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25

HARD TIMES COFFEE. I'll trying
Il Il times and the high prices Of Coffee has demanded
that good substitute should be found for pure Coffee
aud the manufacturer Of the Hard Times Coffee has sue
eeeded in the invention OF article which meets the re-
quifements Of the times, and which the Mass State As
saye DE- Hayes pronounoes free from any deeterious
substance 1t is sold at very low price, and is in fact
about equal TO pure coffee
Manuacuredhy II. b NEWHALL. Manufacturer Of
Coffee, Spices and Cream Tartar sc South Market st
Boston. TRY Ir-You can get a pound Of any grocer
in Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25

Charlotte, Vt, Jan. 10, 1850.
have used DR.. Whites Elixir in my family during
the last two years. and find 1t the best medicine have
ever used in cases OF Group, Coughs and Colds
A. r. STONE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25
COUGHS AND COLDS CURED.
fEr.r, 10. Va NN.,H.-..I

Wcstfnrd, VI, June y, 1893,
This certdcs that n. g. Whites Pulmonary Elixir
mas been used IA my family In cases Of severe colds At
tended with throat, and has been found reliable
medicine In these cases. j. W. WOODWARD
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-04-25

IWUTTTlE"l FT11 WITTTT 10 TI7I1
DR.. Baxter: Dear sir--i know the benefits Of using
Dr. Whites Elixir by my wife. Of my children aud
neighbors In Of Coughs, Colds, Group and Asih
ma At has proved very beneficial aud those who have
usedit would not be without it on any consideration.
JOSEPH MARSH, Congregational Minister.