Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25
WASHINGTON. Jnly 90

have not as yet seen the face OF their new
commander.
In obedience to the spirit as well as temper
Of Gen. Pope's instructions the rich and arts
tocratic rebels Of Warrenton have already
been placed under contribution for the sup
port Of the National army. The leading
families have received notice that all their
spare mattresses and bed-clothing will be re-
quired for our sick and wounded soldiers,
and that all the unoccupied rooms in their
mansions, and if necessary the entire build
ing will be used as hospitals.
Col. Mayors of McDowelrs staff, to-day
took possession of DIR. Barton's large female
Seminary. 1900 can easily be accommo-
dated
The grounds surrounding the hotels and
cottages are said to be finer than any other
watering place in the whole country, and all
the leading physicians in the army of Gen.
Pope are of the opinion that not one-half so
many deaths will occur here as in Washing
ton.
The telegraph lines were completed to
Sherryvile to-day, and Geographic communi
cation was opened to Gen. Popes head
quarters.
WARREN, Va, July II.
The burning of the railroad bridge over the
Rapidan river was caused by mistaken idea
of some of the soldiers instead of any order
eInanating from Gen. Banks, or the immedi-
ate commander of the expedition, Brig. Gen.
| Hatch. The Rapadan river, however, is ford
| able at this season at many points near the
bridge and its destruction can be matter of
no great Importance.
Arrivals from Sherbyville report almost
daily skirmishing between Sigcrs pickets and
the rebel scouts at the gap at Luray and sew
eral of the enemy had been killed. They also
report reconnaissance in force went from
Sigels command ON Wednesday towards
Madison and several gnns are reported to
have been heard in that direction that day.
Royal report tA th Ne suerfilla s have paid
frequent visits to the principal routes lead
ing thither and in the vicinity of Strasburg
and Middletown. All the stores at the latter
place have been removed to a more secure
position.
WASHINGTON, July 90.
A cavalry Captain from IIatch's command
arrived to-day, bringing five prisoners of
the I'd Virginia cavalry, captured at Madison.
Col Miller, of the Virginia militia, was also
captured but has not arrived.
Gen. Ewalfs troops are reported to be at
GordonSville. Number not stated.
The Presidents orders are received by the
troops with enthusiasm but citizens have long
faces.
WASHINGTON, July 20.
I Hon. John S. Phelps has been appointed
Military Governor of Arkansas, with full
powers. The purpose is to assist the loyal
men to re-cstablsh the government there in
accordance with the constitution.
Gen. Mcdowell arrived here yesterday and
has pitched his headquarters in the field. On
Wednesday evening Gen. Banks paid visit
of courtesy to Gen. Hartstuff's brigade
of Gen McDowclrs corps. This brigade was
formerly commanded by Gen. Abercrombie
in Gen. Banks corps His visit was unan
nounccd, but Notwithstanding the darkness
of the night it was soon discovered anC
rounds upon rounds of cheers greeted his
presence, To each of the regiments Gen
Banks addressed a few brief remarks express
i've of his past and present pleasure in meeting
them.
WASHINGTON, July 81.
, General Order No 81
| Hereafter no person will be allowed to visit
Fr dericksburg, Warrentnn, Or other place,
near the lines of the army, without autf.orit,
direct from these headquarters Passes fo1
this purpose will only be granted to persons
) presenting proof of their loyalty to the United
States, upon their giving full and satisfactory
explanation of the nature and importance O
the business requiring the journey,
BY order of Gen Pope
GEO. D. RuGGLEs,
Il Asst A. A. q. and Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON, July 20.
There is reason to believe that the Presi
dent will soon issue one or more general or.
ders to the armies of the United States, in
which he will lay down certain rules for the
conduct of the war-such rules as any ono
sincerely DESTROYS of carrying out the princi-
pies of the confscation and emancipation
acts would adopt and enforce.
1t is now positively known that the Prcsi
dent, under the advice Of Gen. Scott and with
the acqu;escence of Gen. Mcclellan, has called
Maj. Gen. Halleck to Washington to act as
General in chief Of the forces of the United
States. He will have control of the operate ms
in the field, thus relieving Secretary Stanton
of some of his official business.
WASHINGTON, July 81.
There is a report in secession circles this
morning that Stonewall Jackson is at or neal
Gordon's mill, with large force. They pro-
TESS to have received intelligence to this eff:
feet.
OFFICIAL.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, July %.
Er-cutire Orde- list. Ordered that mill
ginia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama,
IL
in an orderly manner seize and use any prop
erty, real or PERSONAL which may be necessa-
ry or convenient for their several commands
for supplies or for other military purposes,
and that while property may be destroyed for
proper military objects none may destroyed
in wantonness or malice.
I'd. That the military and naval command
ers shall employ as laborers within and from
said States so many persons Of African de-
scent as can be advantageously used for mill
tary or naval purposes, giving them reasonat lie
wages for their labor,
Sd. That as to both property and persons
of African descent accounts shall be kept suf-
ficiently accurate and in detail to show guam
titles and amounts and from whom both
property and such persons shall have come,
as basis on which compensation can be
made on proper cases, ana the several de-
partments of this Government shall attend to
and perform their appropriate parts towards
the execution of these orders.
| By order Of the President.
| EDWIN NJ STANTON,
| Secretary of War.
| WASHINGTON, July %.
There is very general misapprehension
with regard to the act authorizing payment in
stamps and to prohibit the circulation of less
denomination than one dollar, which was ap-
proved July 18th, last Under the provision