Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-03

this morning. Cannonading was rapid and |
heavy. National troops occupy York in force. |
New York, July /.
The steamship China arrived at o'clock. |
rarls papers announce that merchandise con-
signed to Mexican ports occupied by French |
Will be subject to only half import duty.
A requisition of Lord Mayor of London |
was signed to call and preside over a meeting
to petition Parliament to promote the restora-
ton of peace in America.
The London Tues in an editorial on the late
peace. meeting in New York sees in it some
reason for thinking the civil war may be
reaching its close, but at the same time ad-
mits it is very doubtful. It thinks Lincoln
would not object to peace if he knew how to
reach it, and the meeting may show the way.
Spence, Southern financial agent, had re-
sumed his letters to the Times. He contends
the North has effected little or nothing as yet,
and the policy of exhaustion will effect the
North more than the South.
Londo7s 25th.-W arlike rumors arising out
Of the Polish question is again prevalent in
Paris. Several Prussian papers fully antici-
pate war with France
Mr.. Slidell, envoy Of the Confederate States,
had very long conference with the Emperor
of France, who sent for him and had pri-
vate tete tete with him at breakfast, and
did not part with him till council of minis
tiers assembled. This Intervention has given
strength to rumors of new offers of mediation
in American affairs that is likely to be the re-
suit of the fall of Puebla.
CINCINNATI, July /.
At a special meeting of the City Council
last night it was resolved to put the State mi
litia law in force at once. Every citizen be-
tween 10 and As not physically disabled, to
be organized by the 4th of July, and to be
subject to the call of the Governor for duty,
in such numbers as he may require.
Large war meetings were held in Columbus
and Indianapolis last night.
The d lfficu'ties in Sullivan county, Indiana,
are ended, and the military will return to In
dianapolis to day.
WASHINGTON, July /.
1t was ascertained by our scouts yesterday,
who completed circuit extending ten miles
from this city, that there are no rebel soldiers
anywhere between Frederick and the Poto-
mac.
CAIRO, July 1.
While paymaster Maj L. Tenno was in his
state room on board the Continental last
night, thief entered his room, stole his uni
form and put it on, and went to his safe, un-
locked it and took out what he wanted and
went into the water closet and threw the
clothes into the river. He was detected and
arrested and the money all recovered. He is
now in custody of the Provost Marshal. He
gives his name as Patrick Carroll
JEFFERSON Cry, July 1.
An ordinance of emancipation was passed
by the Convention this morning-ayes 81,
nays 80.
Gov. Gamble announced the withdrawal OF
his resignation. He will therefore continue
to serve as Governor until the election of his
successor, August, 1864. The Convention
adjourned sine die.
WASHINGTON, July L.
Official advices from Grants army to noon
of the 25th say everything is working favor
ably. The siege is being pushed vigorously.
Three hundred of the 4th Iowa cavalry on a
scout near Bridgeport, had fight with SOC
rebels. Our force lost about so dilled, wound.
ed and missing, and one howitzer.
Gen. Sherman advanced on the 22d toward
Johnston, but could not find him or any con.
siderable number of his forces.
1t is ascertained certainly that Johnston
can't muster over $4,000 men, all told. At
last account most Of their troops were between
Canton and Bridgeport.
The rebels are making desperate efforts to
interrupt navigation on the Mississippi, be-
low Memphis. They have battery of SIX
guns at Cat Fish Point, opposite Greenvillc
Marmaduke is also using all his energies te
! blockade the river. These matters are re-
ceiving prompt attention of the proper mill.
tary authorities.
Scouts from Central Mississippi and Ala
bama report the feeling in regard to Vicks
burg as very Respondent, and reports of the
repulse of Grants army are circulated te
cheer up the people.
Jackson papers say Grant his men in the
assault on the Goth, and that Jackson was
gaining advantage on Grants rear.
Johnston is endeavoring to organize State
militia in central Mississippi, with very poor
success. The people begin to believe the Fed
cral forces will soon occupy the entire State
jeff. Davis has called upon Alabama fol-
| 10000 additional troops to defend the State
from invasion, and Alabama are discussing
the advantages of the Tombigbee River for .
line of defensive works.
The Chattanooga Rebel of the 9th and
2Sth say all wounded of Stuart's division had
arrived from the battle field Of Beech Grove
1t says two divisions were engaged at Liberty
and Hoover's Gaps. Meantime reinforcements
are being hurried forward Five brigades
passed up yerterday, and John r. Jackson
has been dispatched to hold himself in read.
mess.
Among the killed at Beech Grove was the
rebel Adjt. Thomas, of the Goth Tennessee.
The rebel loss is 100 killed and 400 or 500
wounded.
The Rebel of the 9th has the following:
Jackson, 25th.-Col. Lyons, commanding
the cavalry outside of Port Hudson, attacked
Grierson in the rear of Banks yesterday, cap
turing 80 prisoners, 81 wagons and putting
the remainder to fiji ht.
New York, July /.
The Herald has the following:
COLUMBIA VIA LANCASTER, June 80.
Rebel information says that the enemy is
falling back along the entire line. The city
of York was evacuated last night or early
this morning. Gen. Early is reported to have
carried off a vast amount of money and stores.
Deserters from the rebel army say that the
rebels are concentrating for a great battle
with Gen. Meade, but this is not believed by
those in official stations
1t is reported that there are large bodies
of rebels at McCalps Ferry. Deserters say
that they heard this spoken of by Early's Off
GERS. This is the movement against Phila-
delphia. M fsf ..
1t is believed that Meade has re-captured
Hanover Junction.
All above and below here our pickets are
in sufficient force to prevent crossing.
I.ongstreet's pontoon train accompanies his
troops to McCal's Ferry.