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Daily Nashville union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-05-29
How California was saved TO the
Union.


A California correspondent of the Chi
cago Tribune says the news of General
A. Sidney Johnson's death caused
great joy at San Francisco. 1t will be
remembered that he was in command at
the latter place when the rebellion broke
out, and had connived with the Seces-
siOnists to deliver over the forts at the
entrance Of the harbor and to seize the
10000 stand of arms which the thief
Floyd had sent there for the purpose.
The city was swarming with cut-throats
and traitors; johnson had privately sent
forward his resignation to the War De-
partment; the hour for the consumma-
ton Of the treachery had almost arrived,
when the unexpected advent of Gen h,
v Sumner frustrated the scheme.
He was put on board the California
steamer at sra, and no intimation of his
coming had reached the coast when he
landed. On his arrival he walked up
from the steamer TO the headquarters of
the Pacific Department, and inquired for
Commander johnson. Having been
shown into the presence Of that astonish-
ed traitor as his successor in command,
showed his papers, and demanded in-
mediate poSsessionl In half an hour he
had control Of both forts, and run out
their guns, doaJ}e ahottrd, on the land side.
The same evening the 10000 stand Of
arms at Benecia were secured, and CAL
ifOrnia was saved. The sagacity that
dispatched General Sumner secretly was
creditable 10 the new Government. But
for that California would have been
lost
Daily Nashville union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-05-29
Traitors, IEewaro !

Senator Wilson, Chairman of the Mill
tary Committee, furnishes the following
figures Of the numbers Of our army. The
estimates are claimed to have been accu-
rately made:
Daily Nashville union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-05-29

The devils who edited the Union
and American published this lamb-like
paragraph on the Sd of last May:
Traitors, Beware!
II will not be long, we trust, till our
legislators will speak out, not by wordy
resolutions, "full of sound and fury, sig
nifying nothing" but by legal enact
ments, and in such thunder tones as
shall make the few sneaking Black Re-
publicans, that still hold a place in GER
tain secret corners Of the State, howl in
very despair at the future that awaits
them.
Tennessee will soon declare where
she stands. Let traitors beware, for
then she will no longer brook what now
is only moral treason.
Daily Nashville union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-05-29
To Keepers of Tipping Houses

n ~,t'ss, r ''1Ivvy FiFrui tuHt mo Act perfed b.
~ ~ Cogncii ,, hruary g. 1862, entitled an Az
ilatng liquors, &C., VII hereafter BE- rri6y spfo ees
JNO. HUGH SMITH, Maytr.
Mayors ONCE, May a. Is6l.--ir
Daily Nashville union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-05-29

Governor Johnson ought 70 compel
some Of our rich rebels 70 read the fol-
lowing article once day for the next
month
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09

who had come not to infringe upon one
right, but rather to protect Us in the enjoys
ment of all. Yes, be spoke almost in sight
of the tomb of the sage and soldier of the
Hermitage, and if that noble old man could
know what was going on to day in Tennes.
zee, it seemed to him that he would burst
the cerements of his tomb, and walking
forth in all bis former majesty, would raise
bis hand and exclaim to our soldiers, 4" The
Federal Union must be preserved" and then
cry to the embattled host, "On to the
conflict"
1t had been charged by the apostles of
treason that the north had come here to set
negroes free. He knew the north-had
travelled among her people, and he repelled
the charge with scorn. There were aboli-
ton fanatics there, it was true-sectional-
lists, traitors-brothers of southern seces"
sionists-but these creatures constituted but
fraction of the great body of the north.
The voice of the overwhelming mass of the
north, as well as nine men out OF ten who
stood before him was "We care nothing
for your negroes manage them as best
suits yourselves, but the Union shall be pre-.
served, and you must obey the LAVISH
This sentiment was confirmed and en-.
dorsed by the soldiers with deafening
shouts of applause, and cries of, i" That's
SOL
Yes, this Union must be preserved. He
was in during the war for its preservation,
and if necessary would pour out bis hearts
blood as a free libation on the altar of Free
dom, in order that the blessings of free gov
ernment might be transmitted down to
generations in that remote future, whose
grandeur no living man can estimate.
Our readers will pardon US for making
so hasty and ill.digested sketch Of this
excellent address, for we write at the elev.
enth hour and with no time to enumerate
a 1.-THE of the strong points and profound
and striking reflections with which it
abounded. All who have heard Governor
johnson will know how imperfectly we have
noticed it but it was impossible to do
better under the circumstances. The speech
was listened to with prafound attention,
and was repeatedly interrupted by enthusi.
astic applause.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09
COnfis, ation-SOund Views.

The Providence Journal, (rep.) for many
years edited with great ability by Senator
Anthony, of Rhode Island, speaks thus ap-
provingly of the remarkable speech of
Judge Thomas of Massachusetts, and of the
principles enforced in it:
"Judge Thomas considers the relation of
the rebels to the Government to be simply
that of traitorcus citizens. Their crime is
treason. Confscation of their property,
without trial and conviction, general confis.
cation by law of Congress, he holds to be
unconstitutional. Life and property may
indeed be taken in certain cases, life in the
contests at arms, property for taxes and for
the breach of the revenue laws; but eX-
press provision is made for such cases. So
property may be taken by military COM
manders for the purposes of war. But un-
der the constitution property cannot be tas
ken, as the confiscation bills propose, with
out trial of the offender. In defending the
constitution we must not violate it. He
thinks that Judge Marshal's decision does
not justify the inference which Judge
Trumbull draws from it, respecting
the power of Congress to pass such bill. He
maintains, too, that it would be inexpedient,
even if we had the right to confiscate the
property of the rebels, except of such as are
tried. The key to the difference between
Judge Trumbull's reasoning and Judge
Thomas seems to be that the former re-
CARDS the rebel as an alien enemy-which
be claims to be-and the latter regards him
as traitor. Judge Thomas speech is one
of greas clearness and power, the ablest, we
think, be has ever made. Some portions of
it ". hope to refer to again. We must
say that his views impress US more favora.
by than those of the Senator from Illinois.
rhe more we reflect upon the complicated
and difficult subject of confiscation, the more
are we inclined to the opinion that no gen.
eral, sweeping bill Of con6scation ought to
pass. We believe that such a measure,
even if constitutional, would increase rather
than diminish the labor ofrestoring harmo.
ny, peace and prosperity to the country,
and that it would yield but little relief to
the treasury"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09

The fact that Gen. Rosecrans has been
assigned to an important command, and that
he will be heard from in due season, has
been announced. The Cincinnati Enquire,
enlightens US little further:
We are authorized to state that General Ro
secrans has received orders to proceed to til
army of the Potomac, and take command j
connection with Major General Mcdowell.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-05-09

The editress of the Ladies' Repository
says "the nation wants man," and the
Milford Journal asks if that lady has not
'sconfcunded her own personal want with
that of the nation"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
FROM ST. LOUIS.
(Special TO Chicago Trlbuhe.
Sr T.oIvc Nec n I

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 81, 1861.
An officer attached to Birge's Sharp Shoot
ers arrived tonight, having come in buggy,
from Sturgeon to Hermon. He was dressed
in citizens clothes, and was arrested three
times by the secesh. He had dispatches for
Gen. Halleck from Gen. Prentiss, concealed
in the lining of his buggy, and narrowly es-
capped detection. He reports that in the
Mount Zion fight all the secesh dead were
killed by MIME balls going through their bod
les. In a majority of instances, the balls
passed all the way through the forehead and
out of the back Of the head
The Milford prisoners have been registered.
They number seven hundred and eighty
eight. The list will not be published. There
are 500 other sccesh prisoners in MCDOWELL
College.
Gen. Curtis has been assigned the COM
mand of the district south of the Usage and
west of the Merimac.
By the arrival of the steamboat City of Al
ton, last night, further particulars are re-
ceived of the attempted seizure of the boat,
while passing Commerce. Several shot holes
are visible on the boat, and she has been WIS.,
tied by large crowds. Capt. Barnes learned
that the rebel band consisted of so men, and
it is believed jeff. Thompson was present in
person. The boat was warned off repeatedly
by woman named Eversol, who said jeff.
Thompson was present. The boat went to an
island below, where muskets and rifles were
obtained, and then the boat returned, but the
rebels had fed, and the Unionists Of the town
gave the boat three hearty cheers.
The Provost Marshal has given notice that
contributions Of clothing will be received for
secesh prisoners, and properly distributed.
The secesh pretend to have news to-day o.
a big victory in Kansas by Price.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
From Washington.
Special to 9 hicago Tribune.
WASHINGTON, d

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
Senator Harlan's bill, establishing provi-
sional Governments in all rebel States, save
Virginia, is intended not only to reduce those
States to territorial condition, but to put a
stop to the inter State slave trade, frees slaves
hereafter born, and divides public lands and
other property of the States among the ma
tional soldiers, sailors and marines.
Gen. Mcclellan is not so we'll to-day. Hc
is still thought to be in danger of typhoid.
:. bill will probably be introduced into Con
grcss next week, repaaing the act carrying
the reciprocity treaty with Canada into effect,
and advising the President to give notice OF
the termination of the treaty itself. The pas
sage of this act may lead TO retaliatory lcgis-
lation by Great Britain, such as the repeal OF
liberal provisions in her navigation laws, by
which our vessels have share in their coast
ing trade.
Mrs. Boxley, Just from Norfolk, under flag
of truce, was arrested o.. the Baltimore boat,
and numerous letters from Richmond found
in the lining of her bonnet and under her
garments. Her diary contained prices in
Richmond, and a memorandum Of having
kissed jeff Davis hand.
Postmaster General Rl.r is said to be de-
sirous of scat on the Supreme Court BENCH
If he is put there, the excellent First Asssis-
tant Postmaster General, John A. Kasson, OF
Iowa, is likely to take his place.
A large public meeting will be held here
before long, at which, speakers, both civil and
military, will urge reasons for more warlike
policy, and the use of all means to put down
the rebellion.
Rumor says that Great Britain will demand
that Wilkes be reprimandsd
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
News Paragraphs.

The price OF lead has advanced to the sum
Of s34 per thousand, being an increase Of
$l4 since May last.
Lieut. Colonel NJ. s. Barnes. If Rocs,
Island, has been promoted to the Colonelcy
CT tho 9th Regiment Illinois Volunteers.
The old legends say-;f Christmas comes
on Wednesday look out for "a harde wynter
and strong, and many hydens wyndes."
Tie famous Ohio White Sulphur Springs
in Delaware County, hsyc been sold for non
payment of taxes. the amount being $279 So
Or J. Welch ofDelaware, was the purchaser.
The government has ordered two hundred
medals 10 be s'rgck, one to be given to each
solder or seaman who has distinguished him
self.
The Chicago Journal gives statement of
the -four aud grain shipped from Chicago dur,
ing the year 1851, and says;
Reducing the flourto bushels of wheat,
We have here an aggregate Of 43,765,70
bushels of grain shipped by lake from Chca-
90 in 1861. ...
The total number Of deaths in New York
during the last week, was 359, Of which 157
were adults and 202 children. This a de-
crease from the mortality of the week pre-
vious of seventy, and an Increase over that
of the corresponding week of last year Of
three 81, 81 n ~.
A correspondent of the Glasgow Herald
mentions that in a certain church the other
Sunday, the singers might have been heard
proclaiming an chronological pursuit in the
following line of hymn:
' ''And we'll catch the flee,
ID And we II catch the flee,
And we'll catch the fleeing hours"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
The FLAG SHIP WABASH AT PORT

THE FLAG SHIP WABASH PORT
RoYAL.-The splendid manner in which
Capt Dupont managed this fine fri gate,
and her terrible fire on the forts, de-
serve a special notice. She was built
at Philadelphia, and carries the most
formidable battery Of any ship aAoat.
Her main broadside consists Of II inch
Dahl green shell guns, and on upper
deck are 8 inch Paixhan guns. All of
these guns FIRE Hubbelrs famous
''Thunderbolt Shells" and in this &C
ton they have demonstrated the ap2ro-
priateness of their name.
These shells are externally spherical,
but internally they are of peculiar
form, causing the metal to be arranged
in such a manner that the centre of
gravity is determined at particular
point, resulting in the greatest accura-
cy Of range. The fuse is Of secret
construction, and on each box contain
ing the she l is positive order not to
exhibit them to strangers. Their con-
struction is not known to the rebels,
although they have been in the United
States service for about fourteen years.
So carefully are they manufactured by
the Government, that no enc man is
allowed to know all about them. The
rebels call them "Lincoln's Bomb
She'll"
They were invented by VIM. B. Hub
bell, Esq, of this city, who has o con-
tract with the Government for their
use.
Each of The Wabash's II inch guns
fires one Of these thunderbolt shells
weighing about I25 pounds, and capa-
Bile of ranging between three AMI four
miles. There is no condition, sand,
water or earth works, that will suspend
the terrible action OF these shells.
When once fired, they are the most
accurate and the most destructive of
all the warlike projectlles.
1t is a remarkable fact, that the
Wabash is Pennsylvania built ship ,
Dahlgren, the lnnveter of her guns, is
PENNSYLVANIA, and IIubbell, the in
ventor of her shells, 10 also Pennsyl-
vanian. The noble old keystone State
is as capable in war as she is in the
arts of peace, and We are proud to say
she is doing her full share in maintain
ing the Government in the suppression
of this suicidal and causless REBELLION,
and is fully satisfied with the noble
Wabash and her brave commander,
Dupont, from the ncIghboring State
of Delaware.-Bu2et1n.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
Sharp Things.
From the Louisville Journal. |

TTrom the Louisville Journal.] . F,
70 d. w. Ide, of Missouri, writes angrily to
a Missouri paper that he cannot see the OBJ
ject of prosecuting the war. He is not
expected to see very straight-he is cross Idc.
The most likely thing to make a rebel
spear, is, to profier to him, under trying Cir
cumstances, the privilege of taking the oath Of
allegiance. wAl f"rr
The fact is fully confirmed. that the rebel
soldiers from Louisiana, on their way to
Nashville, carried the black flag embellished
with skulls and cross bones. Westrust that,
if they corue with their piratical elnblems into
Kentucky, they will embellish every, battle
field in our State with their own personal
skulls and cross bones.
"A set of poctasters in the South are wri-
ting Dixie songs. They, for the most part,
treat all sensible thoughts as Gen. Dix does
the Virginia niggers-don't permit them to
come within their lines. ,...5
There is an abundance of gold and silver
in the United States, and scarcely any at all
in the Confederate States. It may be true
that 'smoney, like water, seeks it level" but
it don't always find it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
SHERIFFS SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A SPECIAL EXECUTION TO ME
ID directed and delivered from the Office of the Clerk
OF the District Court of Muscatine county, State of
Iowa against the lands and tenements of George W.
Fulliam Elizabeth Fnlliam ct al, have levied upon
January. A. D. 1862 at the Court House door, in the
CITY of Muscatne the following described property to-
wifi All of that part of the south half of section
thirteen, in township seventyseven range two west,
that lies west of the graded road containing forty
acres, more less, in Muscatine county, Iowa,
all of which, or much thereof may be neces-
sary, will be sold to satisfy said special execution in
favor of Isett & Brewster. Sale to commence at III
o'cloch in the forenoon of said day. at-
WIN. GORDON,
Sheriff Muscatine county.
Muscatine, Dec. 18th, 1851 w4wprsfeeS5.r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

10y virtue of an execution to me directed and delivered
d from the Office the Clerk of the District Court OF
uscane County, State Of Iowa, against the goods and
chatels, lands and tenements of c. Kranz ct al nave
levied upon and will expose to SALE on Saturday
enth day of January A. d. 1862 at tine
nrorsrtv to,et fson,mencing point in the centre
Of Iowa Avenue at north line Of Eighth street. in
aIon ;ha l;na Of the centre of Iowa Avenue hum
dred and ninety 9o feet thence west at right angles
with The above line thirty and forty seven hun.
S,edths IA Al feet thence south parallel with the
liz, sst above descr ibed hundred and ninety 1891
foot thence east along the north limo of Eighth street
connsy Iowa All sfwhich, american Exchange
he necessary will be sold satisfy salu 900
Sale to at nine O'Clock in the forenoon of
s.;J dow - -''--H IIsT ~ WIN. GORDON.
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Mn.catipe December Goth, 1861, w4w-prs. fee IS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
SHERIFF'S SALE.

1Y virtue of special execution to me directed and
ID delivered from the Office of the Clerk of the District
Court OF Muscatne county, State of Iowa, against the
lands and tenements of James Syrne and Mary Ann
Byrne have levied upon and will Expose to sale on Sat
urday, the 11th day of January, A, D. lS6s at the
Court House door, in the city OF Muscatine the follow
ing described property, to wit Lot number seven %
in Block forty eight @ in tie city and county OF Mus
Catne, Iowa. All of which, er so much thereof as
may be necessary, will he sold to satisfy said special
ccution in favor of William G. Brewster. Sale to
commence at eleven O'Clock III the forenoon Of said day.
WM GORDON,
Sheriff IuScatine county.
Muscatine, Dec. 18th 1S61-w4w, rrs.fee S.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
SHERIFFS SALE.

QY VIRTUE OF A SPECIAL EXECUTION TO NE
- directed and delivered from the Office of the Clerk
of the District Court of Muscatne county of Iowa,
against the lands and enemens Of David Frank, adm
of Isaac Frank deceased, have levied Hpon and will
expose to sale Saturday. The 18th day OF January,
A 1862, at the Court House door in the city of Mus
catine. the following described property, tO-wit
The northwest fractional quarter of the northwest
quarter of section number thiryone 81 in township
seventy S, north of three west, contain
ing fortytwo and 6S10) 42 6S10C acres in MuscatiDe
county, Iowa All OF which, much thereof as
may be necessary, will be sold to satisfy said Special
Execution in favor of William G.. Holmes. Sale to
at eleven o'clock in the for of said day
WM. GORDON,
..-..F Sheriff Muscatine County,
Muscatine Dec 10, '61.w4wprseeS5.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
Sixty.Olle.
Drops the curtain DER the year

Drops the curtain DER the year
OF sixty lone, SO fraught with ill,
Stained with crimes whose every thought
Strikes the heart with deadly chill.
Framed with black In many home,
Where loved son and brother gone,
Leaves a void. whose gloomy night
Shall brighten ne er to day flights dawn.
Marked by towns In ruin laid;
Homes to desolaton left;
Harvests reaped by lawless hands;
Hearts of life and hope bereft.
Hands yebellious traced in blood,
The annals that all nations read;
Yet flashing cross tho gloomy page,
Is light of high heroic deed.
Freemen fighting for their rights,
Content if with their fe-blood bought,
Fearful hearts with frmness vowing,
Our countrys freedom must be wrought,
Turn the leaves for record new,
Send prayer to God above,
Implore that those at variance now,
United be in bonds of love.
NJ uscatince, Jan. 2, 1862. UNA.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 90.
The steamer Sonora, for Panama, sailed on
the 2!s,, with 20 cabin passengers, 1875 SOL
diers, and sl,170,O0d in treasure, Of which
s270,0OO was Tor England.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. %.
Another severe rain has renewed to con-
siderable extent the freshets in the interior
of he State Sacramento is again partially
over6owed, but without much damage this
time. The CO. trial and business portions Of
the city were not effected.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
Important from Port Royal.

Especial dispatch to the Evening Journal.
New YORK, Jan. 3.
Advices from Port Royal indicate that
Com. Dupont is preparing for a new Naval
demonstration. Gun boats are concentrating
and largo numbers of armed launches are
practicing in the work Of assisting in the
landing of troops. ......
Ten thousand men could be spared from
Hilton Head, in addition to Gen. Stevens
Brigade, to operate against Charleston, Sa-
vannah, or the rebel force at Coosawatchie-
the latter most likely.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
SWEETLAND,
SHERTFF'S SALE
Township II, Range l cast,

d VIRTUE OF SPECIAL EXECUTION TO ME
ID directed and delivered from the Office of the Clerk
of the District Court of Muscatne county, State of Iowa.
inst the lands and tenements of Charles G. Hayes,
John Hayes ct al, | have levied upon and will ex
pose to sale, Saturday. the 18th day of January
1862 at the Court House door, in the City of Musca-
tine, the following described property to wit: The
hundred and C02), in the city and county of
Muscatine, Iowa. All of which, much thereof az
may be necessary will be sold to satisfy said Sp ecia
Execution in favor of D. G. Durfee Sale to commence
at nine o'clock in the forenoon of said day. ..
WIN. GORDON
. .. Sheriff Muscatne County.
Muscatine, Dec Is, 6l w4w. prsees5.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

PowDER.-We learn that arrangements are
being made to establish powder mill in this
vicinity. We believe there is not manutac-
tary of this article in the West, and we see
no reasons why an enterprise Of this kind
Should not be successful.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

WooD MEAsURER-We received call on
Saturday from Cornelius Cadle, Esq, who
informs us that he, as Lumber Inspector, is
also authorized to measure cord wood. We
were not aware before tina. such was the
fact, and are happy to learn that our city
is provided with an inspector of wood. We
take this opportunity of informing our citi-
zens that Mr.. Cadle is the man to go to, and
we hope to hear no more complaints.