Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-02
ST.. Ii us, April %

ST.. LeuIs, April 49,.
A gentleman Of this city just returned from
Omaha informs us that the recent troubles ,
which the Overland Mail Company have ex-
perenced were not occasioned by the Indians,
but by the company's own employees. Il
appears the drivers Of the overland coaches
and other persons in the employ of the COM
pany have not been paid their wages for
several months. Disguised with this state of
affairs they determined to seize upon the COM
pany's property and thus obtain what be-
longed to them. Nearly all the available
stock Of the company has thus been taken
away. Our informant says the Indians along
the route arc peaceably disposed and thus far
have done no injury to the mails or overland
telegraph.
WASHINGTON, April 20.
The following was received to-day at the
War Department.: s,s
Eleven miles from Monterey, Tenn, april
28th.-Five of our companies of cavalry had
a skirmish with the enemy's cavalry, two
miles in advance Of here. The enemy re-
treated Five of them were killed-one a
Major. Eighteen prisoners, with horses and
arms, were captured. Two are now in camp.
One of the prisoners, named Vaughan, was
formerly foreman in the Louisville Democrat
Office. We had one man wounded and none
killed.
Our forces are in the best spirits. The pris-
oners say the enemy has upwards of $4,000
men at Corinth, and will fight, and that they
are entrenching and mounting large guns.
Times Special
t2As WHEELING, Va, April %.
A trusty scout, sent out by Gen. Milroy,
went within seven miles of Staunton and
found there rebel cavalry company, and
learned that johnson shortly after leaving
the Shenandoah mountains was ordered back
but replied that its occupation by 10000
Yankees made it impossible. He was then
ordered to JOIN jackson east Of the Blue Ridge,
which was being rapidly done. The same
scout reports the loss Of foraging party,
twelve miles from Mcdowell, while water
bound. 1t was attacked by gueriltas, the wag-
ons and horses destroyed, some men badly
wounded, and some killed. This is bad
loss in view of the limited transportation ia.
cilities.
Bennett and Harper, two notorious gueril-
las, have been sent to Washington.
Worlds Special.
WASHINGTON, April 70.
There is reason to believe there has been a
discussion at the Treasury respecting the
policy of raising the blockade of Southern
ports, as they come into the possession Of
the Union forces We are assured by a gen.
| tleman who is in constant communication
with the government that there is little doubt
that the blockade of New Orleans will be
raised Immediately on the Union authority
| being re-established.
Herald's Special. ....-.. b.
Rumors are in circulation that the rebels
are preparing to evacuate Yorktown.
| KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April %.
The through mail, with Santa Fe dates to
the 18th and TT. Union to the 18th, arrived
to-day.
| After the battle of Pigeon Ranch, Col.
Slough fell back to Fl. Union, where dis
patch was received from Gen. Candy, order
ing junction to be formed with him at Gal.
este. Maj Paul was placed in command
The troops for the junction ordered by Gen.
CANDY arrived at Galesto on the 9th, in ad-
vance of Gen. Candy, and learned that the
Texans have abandoned Santa Fe and were
retreating from the territory Maj. Duncan,
Of Gen. Canby's command, vino was in com
mand of the advance guard, had fal en- in with
large party of Texans, when fight occur
red, the latter being routed. Maj. Duncan
was slightly wounded.
Gen. Candy reached Galesto on the 18th,
and an immediate pursuit of the rebels was
ordered, who were 30 miles South. No doubt
was entertained of a speedy capture of Sib.
ley's command, as they were entirely desti'
tute of everything, having lost at the battle
of Pigeon Ranch all their baggage and sup
ply trains, provisions, &C.
The health of the rebel soldiers was not
good, and many of them had died. 100 sick
and wounded had been left in hospitals al
Santa Fe.
a large number of merchant trains were
passed en- route for this city.
WASHINGTON, April 20.
Specials state there is rumor that the Gov
eminent is in possession of information which
may possibly lead to cessation of hostilities
A mediation and compromise form the bas!!
Of the rumor. Doubtful.
1t is rumored that Gen. Cadwalader is t.
take the place of Gen. Smith at the West
Sedwick, of N. Y. is appointed on the Hous'
Committee on confscation, vice DIN, declined
1t is stated that majority of the commit
tee favors strong bill for the con6scation oil
rebel property.
| WASHINGTON, April 90
A dispatch received from Gen. Hallecl
says it is the unanimous opinion that Gen
w. 7. Sherman saved the fortunes Of tn,
first day, the 9th, and contributed largely t.
the victory of the 9TH. He was in the thick
est of the fight, and had three horses sho
and himself wounded twice. respectfully
ask he be made a Major General of Volun
! teers."
| SALT LAKE CRY, April %.
Persons with whom we are per, Onally &C
quainted have been in fights with Indians
On the 18th, Mr.. Flowers, division agent, and
men and Q coaches with mail, were attack
ed by Indians, near Split Rock. Six mail
drivers wounded, and compelled to abandon
mails, coaches and animals. The Indians
afterwards burned Plants Station. The
wounded left Pacific Springs night before
last.
The telegraph operator at Pacific Springs
and another person had fight with Indians
and narrowly escaped. Their animals were
several times hit with arrows. .st.5
The station keeper at Green River was kill
ed by the Indians few days since while en-
deayoring to protect the mail property.
| Thus far four employees of the company
have been killed. Although greater part Of
the stock is gone the employees remain, and
a force is being raised in this city by Brig.
ham Young, under authority of the Presi-
dent, for the protection of the route
LEAvENwoRrH, April ~.
In circular, just published, Gen. Sturgis
says; 1.-The arrest of COL Jennison was the
result of representations made by Lieut.. Col.
D. r. Armstrong, of bis own regiment and
Col. Geo. W. Deitzler, his immediate COM
handing officer, and was made at the earnest