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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
The Battle at Fort Oons|son,
OUR GUN.R DRIVEN
FROM THE ACTION.
THE REBELS RAISE THE BLACK FLAG.
sTORMING AND CAPTURE OF THE
RIGHT WING OF THE FORT.
CAMP Ix-TlElp, NEAB Fr. DoNELsox, |
Feb. l8--12:30 P. n.
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Fl. Donelson is invested by our troops
Our lines are formed from right to left, from
North to South, nearly surrounding the fort.
Heavy cannonading and skirmishing has
been going on since 7:12 o'clock A. n. Ow.
ing to the extent Of our line of action, but lit
tie can be learned Of the result
hear, however, that the Captain of Com.
pany /, 7th Illinois has been killed.
Gen. McClernard's division is opening on
the right, Mi. Gen. Smith on the left.
We had but one gun.boat to play upon
the fort until within the last half hour, since
when other gun-boats are firing ON the fort.
The force estimated within the breastworks,
from the best information, is about 5,OOO.-
No reinforcemcnts can now arrive. All COM
munication il cut of.
1t is now thought that their left redoubt
has fallen into our hands. All the officers
are acting with great vslor, exhibiting fear.
lessness highly creditable to our Western
army.
Gen. ...Grantand staff have been riding along
the lines all the morning, regardless of the
grape that is being showered in every direc-
ton.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

B1oOND Dl1PAyC1t
CANP In FIELD, NEAR FF. DoNELsox, .
Feb. l3-sP Il.
The cannonading and diminishing have
continued briskly Ill day. but have lately
discontinued. A considerable number have
been wounded on both sides.
Capt. Walker, Of the Carondolet, says he
he has dismounted three of the enemy's river
guns. The other gun-boats had not arrived
up to six o'clock this morning.
Capt. Brink, with company of cavalry,
went around to the left bank Of the river,
this afternoon, and reports the gun-boat
Carondolet received . 10-inch mortar ball
through her easement, which wou Aded eight
men, but id not injure the boat materially.
The 25th Indiana, which marched boldly
up to the entertainments had, during the
day, forty-two Of their men wounded-all
slightly. The 7th Illinois and 7th Iowa,
Who have been close to The enemy's fire,
lost some men. Among the killed is Capt
Wendell, of Co. l, 7th Illinois, and Colonel
Morgan, of the 9th Illinois, is wounded.
Birges' Sharp Shooters have done good
service by picking off the cannoniers as fast
as they appeared at the guns.
The enemy's rife shots and grape have
been flying thick and fast about here all day
Some six shots struck around Gen, Grant
and staff, this afternoon while they were rid.
ing along the Ines. One bullet hit one oi
the horses Of the body guard near by.
The fort will be stormed in two days, if moi
surrendered before.
Our men have driven back the enemy il
every instance.
Pillow, Floyd, Johnston and Buckne,
are said to be here. .-..
One company has been within Is yards o
the enemy's entrenchments.
/ FoRr HENRY, Feb. IL.
| Gen. Lew. Wallace has been left in com
mand Of this post and its dependencies.
The steamer Illinois, which left here yes
terday morning for Paris Landing and tn
mouth Of the Sandy, in charge of Col. Joh1
Higgins, jr., aid to Gen. Grant, with two com
panles of Birge's sharp shooters, commando
by Cspt. Campbell, returned herelthis even
ing loaded down with provisions, four, tobat
CO, and all manner of stores and goods, tn
whole camp equipage and baggage Of the rel
iments,
} The value Of property brought down wi
exceed one hundred Thousand dollars.
The Memphis Aualanehe, of the 9Th, ha
the following dispatches in referscce to II
Fort Henry affair:
Nashaille, Feb. 7M.-A dispatch frol
t Hon. John Bell, from Ft. Donelson, tn
morning, says that Gen. Pillow was expects
at F. Donelson with 5000 or 10000 mo-
/. troops, by 8 o'clock Saturday morning.
Not many lives were lost at Fort Henry
Our forces were driYen out principally
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
XXXv11th Congress 49, list Session.
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SEsArs.-Ar. Sherman, objected 8. 70 The
smendmept to the Treasury Note bill pro-
viding for deposit, - Il would Ssnl to. i pre.
vent exchange into bond5 and do kfsat hsrm.
Mr.. King moved to Esllucsi Nhs pssutntsse
to one per cent. Rejected Is hs;'.u..e va
The amendment providing for deposit it.
Eve per cent vas rejected. The amendment
setting apart the proceeds Of the public Kinds
and confscated property md duties on i'm
ports for the interests Of the debt, 10 bonds
and notes, and for sinking fund, WAS adopt.
ed. Several other verbal amendments 81 the
committee were adopted. l''T a.i7s2fail DIS .
Mr.. Fesssnden moved to amend the DIST
section, so A. to make the bonds redeemable,
at pleasure, in five years, instead Of 20 years,
payable in 20 years. ~. ''-'''''''' ~ - :
Mr. Sherman opposed the amendment as
tending to depreciate the 1charscter Of the
bonds. ,ra5,c
Mr.. Fessenden said the amendment was
to prevent paying too high, interest for = large
number OF years. ;, 49, ..-...t =.
Nj. Chandler said thor, Va, no time since
the lst November that the WY would not
have been closed in go days. siOnly enc OBJ
stacle has stood in the way for four months,i
and it could be removed tomorrow. He
believed the order for forward movement
would be given, and the war closed BY the LIST
day Of Nay. - e+oe4. y5'j bin
Adjourned. 'f,..s -. 1..trs..o
,. ... WAsHlNarox, Feb. Is.
SIxArE.-Ths Treasury Note Bill taken up.
The question was on Mr.. Fesenden's amend.
ment to make the bonds Tedeemable after
five years At the pleasure Of the United States,
which amendnsnt WAS withdrawn. .. r..
Mr.. Collamer moved to strike out that por-
ton of the bill which makes the notes legal
tender for private debts. =- --. es...~'
Mr.. Wilson was opposed T. the amend
ment, and if it was adopted hs should vste
against the bill. He considered that it would
be wickedly unjust to place oil this money in
the hands Of the soldiers and employees Of
the government, forcing them to take it, and
then not to protect it after it was in their
hands. -5 .. -.....-...- .....-.-
Houss.-The House proceeded to the. con.
sideration of the joint resolution reported by
Mr.. Holman, from the Committee on Govern.
ment Contracts, authorizing the Secretary Of
War to pay the Hannibal and St. Jo. and
Pacific Railroad Companies for the zanspor-
tation of troops, ammunitions Of war, 3c., ct
rates not greater than those required ffom
private individuals. Congress, 10 graz ting
lands towards the construction Of the roads,
reserved the right to transport property or
troops Of the United States, FREQ Of charge
Without waving this principle, it is now
proposed to compensate for their services on
the ground that their ability has been greatly
impaired by the rebellion and destruction Of
their bridges, &c.
WAgH1NoroN, Feb. 13.
SzNATs.-A message was received from the
House saying that it disagreed with the Sem
ate's amendment to the civil and miscellane-
Gus appropriation bill.
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SECOND DESPATCH

steamers under his command and 20 IN pur-
suit Of them, and also, if practicable, to exc,
cute another servicc-namely, the destruc-
ton of the North River, link of the Able
ma-le and Chesapeake caral. .tn
a The way he has already accomplished the
first part of it, his own preliminary report, .
copy of which l herewith enclose, will in
firm you.
ID lam, &c., j. NJ GoLDsBoRo.
q coMMANDER RowAN's REPORT.
q. S. Steamer Delawnre, off Elizabeth
City, Feb. 10fh.-Sir: have to report that
i have met the enemy off this place, this
merning, at 3 o'clock, and after a very sharp
engagement have succeeded in destroying
or capturing his entire naval force,
and slencing and destroying his battery on
Cobb's Point The only vessel saved from
destruction is the Ellis, Capt. j. NJ. Cook,
who was wounded and is prisoner on board
this ship. I have other pr soners. I am
happy to say that our casualties are few, con-
sidering the warmth of the enemy's fire
say or killed and some wounded. The
conduct Of the gallant men I have the honor
to command is worthy Of all praise. None Of
our vessels are severely injured.
! shall leave here small force and visit
the canals and take o look into the other
place before return. 'A ~
have the honor, &C.,
| j. q. Rowan, U. S. n
No official report, but merely private
letter, up to one o'clock to-day, has been 70
ceivcd from Gen. Burnside. 's q
New YORK, Feb. IA.
The Ariel, from Aspinwall, 9TH, arrived thi
afternoon, She has 100000. .,....
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|
Petersburg. Feb. 13M-The editor of the
Express has received letter from Soffolk,
dated Thursday, which says that Edenton and
boats moved slo WY to the wharf at Edenton
yesterday, at 9 o'clock, and landed their
troops Between a,O00 and 1000 troops
landed at Edenton. The population of Eden.
ston is about 1000, and Is distant from Suf:
folk about fifty mics. .,
| In the afternoon two gun-boats went up
Chowan river towards Winton, and several
others towards the mouth of the Roanoke
| Hertford, the capital Of Perquimans coun.
ty, was taken by the Federals yesterday.
| A Nashville telegram, of the 18th inst
says dispatch was received from Cumhe
land City, this evening, stating that Fedora
gun-boats had appeared At Fit. Donelson, ane
this morring opened ERE on the fort bu
without injury. The fort returned fire ant
the gunboats retired. The Federals hav,
landed in force, and bait with light artll
lery commenced this morning. It is report te,
that the Federal force is from 10, 900 to IL, 900
When the steamer left for Cumberland City
the battle was ragi e with great earnestness
| Nashuiiie, Feb. 13.h.-A dispatch from
Fl. Donelson, dated 1870 this mornine
states that the firing Of artillery commence
this morning beihre sunrise. and hal -oontin
ued increasingly up to that time. The enc
my keeps respectable distance. The fei
artillery is engaged all along the line.
LArER-2:4o P. NJ The firing has ceased
pr obably owing toa desire of the enemy (
change position. So far we have repulse
the enemy at every point along the iine.-
3 Our loss is small. The Federal gun-hoa,
have retired, snd W. think they are severel
\ injured. h- 49, ~
8 LATEs sELL.-The day has almost passe
4 and we still hold our own.. We have =
pulsed the eEemy at every point, ard driy,
back their gun -Soats. We have repuls,
them by land and water. rs
y They viii probably .tssase - ts-~quQv.'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

WAgH1NoroN, Feb. 13.
SzNArs.-A message was received from the
House saying that it disagreed with the Sem
ate's amendment to the civil and miscellane.
Gus appropriation bill.
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MRS. WILSON'S
HAIR REGENER AIOR.

The Regcncrator is put mp ?n two sizes "na
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Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-20
Prisoners Exchanged.

Official notice is given in the Richmond
papers thatthe following officers and zen
have been duly exchanged, and are now at
liberty to take up aims atan, against our
invaders: .....
/. All the officers and men who were deliv!
cred at Akin's on the 9th of August, 1862.
q All officers and men captured at Roanoke
Island.
8. All officers and men captured at Fort
Macon.
4. All officers and men captured at Fort
Mountain.
5. All officers captured at Forts Jackson and
St. Philip, La,
s. The officers and men delivered at Akin's,
August 10th, 1862.
T. The officers and men delivered at City
Point, August 9Th. 1862
g. Officers paroled at Fortress Monroe, May
18th, 1862.
o. Prlvates paroled by Brigadier General G.
W. Morgan at Cumberland Gap, duly 2Sd, 80.
10. Captain Van Benthuyson's Marines.
The officers and men thus exchanged, are
ordered to join their respective regiments and
corps without delay. It will be seen by Q
notice in our paper to day, that the eh State
Troops, Col. Shaw, have been authorized to
recruit from the conscripts in this State.
1t will be seen by an order from the Adju-
tant General, which we publish to-day, that
the 9Th and Sls regiments will rendezvous at
Raleigh gh.-Ralcigh IN. c. Register Aug. %.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-20

allegiance practically, but intact and
complete in law.
Here in North Carolina, while the
Department was purely under military
law, the people of the FRS: and Second
Districts could haveno voice through
Representatives in Washington. IF
forts to this end aotre made By aportsom
.T them, and on sereral occasions Mr..
Foster recsived a feao hundred votes.
Now, however, we have a Governor,
Hon. Edward Stanly, whose functions
are as civi well as military, and who is
authorized, not only by the Constitution
of the United States, and of the State
of North Carolina, Of which he is the
only Executive authority recognized
by loyal men, but by the express sug-
geston Of the President himself, to
order an election so that the people of
Eastern North Carolina may . hoy once
more the old right, which treason has
so long interrupted, Of sending Repre-
sentatlves to Congress.
We published few days ago, the
names of several gentlemen, who, it
was thought, might run as candi-
dates in this and the First District
Others will probably be. in the field af-
ter the election day is fixed. 1t is need
less for us TO remark upon the imror-
tance of suitable selection by the
people. Graver responsibilities never
rested upon a representative than will
be thrown upon the two men who are
to be sent hence as the advocates and
spokesmen of North Carolinain this
solemn hour of her trouble and humli-
alton. They should be men of sound
hearts and heads, thoroughly acquaint,
ed with the principles and issues Of this
struggle ofthe nation for the preserva.
ton of itself, and of the great popular
right which its unity alone can safely
guarantee. They should be familiar
with the character and wants of their
constituents, SO that they may urge un.
derstandingly, such measures of legisla-
ton as are needed for their benefit. -
Stern haters of treason, they should be
men OF liberal views and generous SYM
pathies, dfsirous and determined, while
seeking the salvation of the Union at all
hazards, and at any cost, TO obtain that
paramount result with the least posi-
BILE injury to the interests and institu'
tions of the Old North State.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-20

1t would seem from the number Of persons
advertised in the papers as deserters, that this
is becoming common crime in our camps. It
IS one which must be checked by severe pun.
ishmcnt if it cannot be cured by milder means.
Already, we learn, some have paid the penalty
Of death for this offence an awful penalty,
yet one which must be inflicted if q stop 30 not
put t0it.
In many instances Of real desertion, we 4,
serve they are abandoned, graceless scaiHps,
mostly foreigners, who have been the 4onnds
and hiring themselves for substitutes, and as
soon as accepted and entering the ranks With
full pockets, have eloped totry their hands
again at other points. These men should be
arrested at once and punished. We learn that
al Camp Holmes Maj. Mallett has very properly
refused to receive a number of these men as
substitutes. Foreigners who have declared
their intention to become citizens, and who can
establish a character, will ne doubt be accepted,
but otherwise they should not be- - Raleigh
Nv a. perj,tsr
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-20
r troops advanced this morning.
NC M<NtS6ts
HARRISRIIRG. Pa

HARRIsBUKG, Pa,-Nidnight.
A scout from Frederick says that he was in
Frederick yesterday, and that the rebels broks
up encanpment at half past one that morning,
and marched in the direction of Hagerstown, !,
Stonewall Jackson leading lie saw them march-
ing from their numerous eDcampmants from. 5 A.i
NJ. till 9P NJ, the time he left Frederick. They
were principally infantry and artillery, tho latter
numbering over 800 pieces, some of which were
very large. Generals Robert L. Lee, Jacksoni
Cobb aud other generals were present. He saw.
as ne supposed, 5000 cavalry near New Market,
which had not left camp.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-20

FORTRESS MoNsoE, Wednesday, Sept. /

FORTRESS MONROE, ednesday, Sept. ~.
Capt. +. F. Wells Of Boston, Mass, with
twenty divers, 800 men, and four whale ships,
arrived here yesterday for the purpose of rais.
ing the sunken vessels at Hampton, Newport
News, Gosp,rt, and James River. Their con,
tract compels them TO raise the Cumberland
whole, but Capt. Wells intends to raise the
Merrpac whole if possible.
Some 60 or 70 vessels, Of all Classes, receiv-
cd orders yesterday to report 10 headquarters
for the purpose of receiving their discharge
from the United States service; among others,
The steamboats, ArrowSmth and Highland
Light The Guide will leave here TO morrow
morning tor New York.
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-20
GEs. pErrmtEw NOT prAp.-Tn resp

Gen. PETrIGtEw NOT DEAD. response
to inquiries from various quarters for the ad-
dress Of Gen. Pcttigrew, we have been inform.
ed by Mr.. Shepard Of this City, that the
General is not now in Richmond-or, at least
that any communication to him for the present
must be directed to him at Petersburg, Va,
care Of Gen. d. II. Hill, We learned, also,
from the same source, las stated in our last
paper) that Gen p. had reported for service,
though still suffering from one of his wounds,
and though his right arm was still paralyzed.
Nothing can mole fully prove, than facts like
these, the noble daring and determined resolu
ton of our soldiers to give the Yankees a
warm reception. Raleigh (M c. Standard
Newbern weekly progress., 1862-09-20
The Defence Of ~, Louis.

HEADQUARTERS, ST. LOTS DIVISION,
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 9, 1862.
|. Colonel Henry Almstedt, Of the Second
Missouri Volunteer Artillery, will have the
garrisons Of the different forts in and around
the city of ST. Lonis drilled in the use Of
heavy artillery every day.
2. He will use as many of the prisoners con,
fined therein as he may deem necessary in
repairing the sca'p and counterscarp walls Of
said forts.
3. The repairs he will accomplish as quickly
as his available force will allow.
BY order oi Brig Gen. DAVIDSON.
JAMEsA. GREAsoN, Lieut.. and A. a. a. G.