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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

The n1-rArED hon CLAD KEoKuK.-The
Keokuk, reported lost in the encounter Of the
7th inst, WAS not . monitor, but more nearly
resembled the turtle-like gunboats of the Mis-
sissippi river, of which the rebel ram Arkan-
sas was one. She had turrets, but they were
immovabls, the guns revolving. o i'1's'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
Union Club at Fredonia.

A Hourishing Union Club has been organ
lied at Fredonia, Louisa county, Iowa. Con
cord township has always been strongly Dem
ocratic, but there appear to be few Of tn,
old jackson style Democrats there, who, W,
are assured, fully endorsed the resolutions
The officers of the Club are Geo. Stone, Pres
ident James Waterbury, Secretary. and j.
D. Vandyke, Treasurer. ,r .....t -
The resolutions adopted were drawn up by
committee consisting Of Messrs. N. T. Viii
son, I'D. vandyke, George Hull. 8. A. Dill
dine, D. A. Chapman and James Waterbury
and are as follows: h, ,, a..i r.ay ..st
WHEREAS, Our Government, through its
legal and constituted authorities, is engaged
in suppressing one of the most causelesS and
wicked rebelions which the world has ever
known; and, Whereas, there ara men in our
neighborhoood and in Concord township, who
are using their utmost endeavors to promote
the cause of JEFF. Davis and embarrass the
overnment-therefore, -
Resolred, That We utterly detest and con-
denim all such men and combinations against
the Government, whether secret or public !;
with such we will not unite either politically
or otherwise '''- s'i! -~ 'i '4h
Rssolred, That we are in favor of uniting
with all men who are for the prosecution Of
the war until the last foe is subdued, both
North and South, if necessary to preserve the
Union. ie 4+ "li, e'.4
Resolved, That we look upon Nothern
traitors and Northern sympathizers with
more hatred and contempt than we do on
armed rebels - ~ .-..A"
Resolced, That we fully endorse all that
the present Administration has done, and fully
believe that it has done nothing in violation
of the Constitution. F-i
Resolued, That we believe it to be the duty
and right of the Government of the United
States to use all the means in its power to sup.
press the rebellion-such as arming the
slaves and confscating the property of rebels
North and South.
Resolved, That we are for the maintenance
Of the Union without an If" an "and " or
q "but."
Resolced, That it is the duty Of all loyal
citizens everywhere, to use all lawful means
to unite the loyal elements Of the country, in
order to sustain the Government, encourage
the soldiers and protect our homes.
Resolued, That we look upon all men who
are eternally blating about the unconstitution-
aity of the proceedings Of the present Ad-
ministration, as men who love party more
than Union, and are not loyal citizens.
Resoloed, That we look upon the editors of
the Muscatine Courier and the Chicago Times
as men who are doing all they can to promote
the cause of JEFF. Davis.
P.S. If Mr.. Thayer will come down to
our place and deliver one of his good secesh
speeches, we will endeavor to furnish him
with more eggs than he had presented to him
in Grandview. x p4-- -,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
And still Insist they are Demo
Gratis.

And still Insist they are Demo.
Gratis.
On Wednesday of this week Democratic
mass meeting was held in the city Of Davenport,
for the purpose of selecting delegates to- rep
resent the Democracy of Scott county in the
approaching Democratic State Convention, at
Des Moines. For weeks the Copperhead or
gan of that county had announced that the
great unwashed Dean would be present and
address the tribe in Convention. The Dean
did not, however, appear, and the tribe was
without rattler. In answer to the enthusi-
astic calls of the Coppers present, one James
Grant, not unknown to fame, proceeded to ex-
pound. He declared himself /" in favor of a
recognition Of the Southern Confederacy."-
Grant is apeace Democrat--a man whose ten
der heart is crushed under the weight of hor-
rors attending this war. HIS sympathetic
nature cannot stand the tears of the widows
and orphans. His warm life-blood freezes
when the blood of another is poured out for
the Union. His generous impulses are shock
ed at the extravaganza in suppressing cause
less rebellion. James Grant was applauded-
his sentiments were not rebuked. He was
the mouth-piece of his party. Is it tunreason-
able to suppose that he represents the views
of the delegates sent to Des Moines? James
Grant "a second LIE Grand Byington-nar-
row minded, cold blooded, selfish, hard heart
ed, every pulsation of that heart being in
sympathy with rebels in arms, boldly declares
il the loyal city of Davenport, that he is in
favor Of recognizing the independence of the
South, and the people there tolerate this
abuse of the freedom of speech. We are con-
fident, fellow citizens and loyalists of Daven-
port, that no man will ever utter such SEN
timent in the Copperhead city of Muscatine.
Whatever you may do, men are not permitted
to talk thus in this city, in public assem-
blage.
Fellow loyalists, shall these men still be
permitted to steal the glorious habiliments of
Democracy, that they may more effectually
serve treason? The Democratic organization
has fallen among thieves and traitors, and
there is no use in longer Disgusting the fact.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
GI1pn Anr;1 IL

Ia g15 -i.iia. ST.. LOUIS, April II.
A telegram from Col. Phillips, dated Park
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

By the arrival of the transport Ellen s..
Terry we have advices from Newbern to the
10th.
Gen. Foster ran the rebel batteries in broad
daylight. His pilot was killed at the wheel
and negro deckhand wounded. Over 200
shot and shells were fred at his vessel, be-
sides volleys of musketry and small arms.
Sixteen cannon shot took effect in the steamer.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-10-17

The APPARENT PAUSE, says the Boston Trans
crpt is not to be taken as evidence that military
operations are suspended or even retarded The
Government wisely keeps SILENT and the Press,
in general yields to the suggestion of the Govern
ment, that intelligence of the movements going
on should not be made public. Movements, how
ever, O. going on, and the hour is undoubtedly
one of neparation, and preparation too that
must lead,to very decided results. The localities
of the. conflict are, in a measure, to be changed
as matter of necessity if not, as is probably the
fact. for the better. The Federal victories have
compelled the rebel leaders to resort to desperate
measures and concentrate their forces in front of
what may prove their last ditch, if their new
strategy is promptly met. If ever there was
time, since the war began, for energy and COM
prehensiye generalship, that time has now come
This is the task imposed upon the leaders at
Washington and in the field.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-10-17
DEATHS.

Private Alex Monroe, Co. X, 115th n T..
Vols, chronic darrhea.
Private Jos. keenan,, Co. B, 97th Pa chronic
diarrhea
Private W. Farrar, Co. B, Sd r. l. Art, chron-
ic diarrhoea.
Corporal J. Dye, Co. X, e2a Ohio. chronic
diarrh9a
Private C. Thomson, Sd U. S. colored troops,
chronic diarrhea.
Corporal z. Cipher, Co. F, Sd n. Y. Art, pneu-
mona and doublex.
Private W. Foules, Co. G. 54th Mass. bronchitis.
Private C. Bergen Co. +, 10th Ohio, chronic
diarrhea
dysentery.
Private J. NJ Way, Hath n. Y, chron. diarrhWa.
Private J. Dykeman Co. III, 144th \. T., dyseuty.
Corp j. f. Ol1nstead Co. K, l4ith New York,
Private N: Lynch, Co. I, l27th n. Y. chronic
diarrhua
Private L. Merrell, Co. c, llIth n. Y, chronic
diarrhoea
Private g. Bronckner Co. I, Tooth New York
chronic diarrh9a.
Private B. Tucker, Co. E, seth n. Y, chronic
0'f' Private H. Al (bdts Co. l. losd n. Y, chronic
diarrhoa.
Merrhu~.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-10-17

A stranger from the country observing an
ordinary roHer-rule on table, took it up, and on
inouiring it's use was answered, 1t is rule for
counting houses" ooweH bred, as he construed
politeness, to ask unnecessary questions, he
turned it over and over and up and down repeat
edlv, and at last in paroxysm of bafied curl
osity, inquired " How in the name Of wonder do
Won count houses with this?"
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-10-17
MeSADSocK, the foreign correspondent of IL

MeNADNocK, the foreign correspondent OF the
New York Times thas writes about MASON, the
rebel Minister, who by the way has packed up his
portfolio, and started for Paris to join SLrDEIL:
LONDON, Saturday, Sept 26th, 1868.
~Mr. MASON has written 8 letter to Earl Bus
SELL. informing him that the President Of the
Confederate States has directed him to withdraw
from England He goes to Paris. The ostensible
reason for this withdrawal is the persistence OF
England in refusing recognition to the Confeder-
ate Gevernment But France has no more gran
ted this recognition than England Mr.. SLDELL
is not ordered to leave France. Quite to the
contrary.
There is very striking difference. The En-
peror has wished to recognize, and has only been
prevented by the refusal of England to join him.
Mr. DAVIS takes the will for the deed. The En-
neror has been more than civil to MIR. SLDEIL,
while Earl RUSSELL has been much less than civil
70 Mr.. MASON. Mr. SLIDEL m France, from all
accouf5{s is as well treated as if he were recog
nizef Envoy Mr.. Mason, except on his first
arrival, has not been able to- get private inter-
view Nth Earl RUSSELL. Shall tell you the
reasot FLOR this difference? There are several.
One is the proximity of Canada to the Northern
States and the similar proximity of Mexico to the
Southern. England hopes, to keep the one
France has taken possession Of the other. Eng
land is determined to avoid q war with America
For this the Government stopped the Alexandra,
and SO stretched the law in doing it that the Court
of Exchequer decided against it. By a similar
stretch of law, the Government is stopping the
iron-clads in the Mersey. The Government will
do everything that can be done to avoid giving
offence to America 1t earnestly wishes for peace.
No one can tell the terror of war with America,
that has seized upon the English Government and
people. 1t has taken the bluster out of the Times.
r. amounts to q panic. 1t is ludicrous, and more
than ever So since the report of the effects of the
American artillery in the siege of Charleston. 1t
cost England $4,000, 600 to bring MAsos to Eng
land, and now they are only too happy to see him
pack up his trunks at No. "a Upper Seymour
Street, and take the train for Paris. 1t is the
2OO-pounder PARROTS that have done it. 1t is the
fact. now evident enough, that there is not an
English ship afoat, or an English fortress ashore
that can resist such artillery-and the fact also,
that the best gun the English have got is 6S
FOUNDER.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-10-17

A mob, at jackson, n. H., on Thursday night,
burned the hotel where the Deputy Provost Mar
shal was stopping while serving notices on draft
ed men, He narrowly escaped with his life. He
started for Portsmouth, to obtain necessary as-
sistsnce..
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-10-17

Gen. Schofeld telegraphed to Leavenworth that
from ,0C0 to s. S000 rebels, under Quantrell, Cof-
fey Gordon, and Hunter were marching on Fort
Scott, and that he ordered Col. Wier to move all
the force he could raise to Fort Scott
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Evacuation Of ViCksburg.

WASHINGTON, March ia spe-
cial to the Herald says there is no
doubt that the rebels will evacuate
Vicksburg if they have not done SO
already.
The Federals succeeded in destroy
ing an important bridge, cutting of
another means Of communication Of
great importance.
The rebels will probably retire to
jackson which is strongly fortified.
This will expose Port Hudson and
render its fall certain.
Gen. Stab! has been placed in the
command Of the entire cavalry 10
front of Washington.
Gen. Burnside is still here waiting
final instructions for his new com
.mand.
CINCINNATI, March 16.-The Ga
zette's Vicksburg dispatch says the
Yazoo expedition captured % trans
ports and destroying them. Eighteen
gunboats arrived above Haines' Bluff
and soon commenced an attack.
1t is rumored that the rebels ev-
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Gen. SiSel 10 return to his
command.

New York, Mar. II. The Times
specials pronounce the Army Of tho
Potomac to be the heal,hiest army
the world has ever known. Tho
health of that army is much superior
to that of the rebel army opposite
the bank Of the Rappahannock.
It's said the difficulties which con-
strained Gen. Sigel to tender his re.
signation have been adjusted, aud
that he will withdraw his resignation
and return to hir old command.
Miss Ford, whose name is conncc.
ted with Gen. Stoughtons capture
at Fairfax, has been arrested and
some papers Of an important charac-
ter found, and through them it is
learned that raid hus been planned
for Saturday.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Illegal Arrests i'm Delaware.

New YORK, March o.-UoVernor
Conner, of Delaware has sent mess
aye to the Legislature of that State
in reference to an act to prevent lille
gal arrests in the State, which had
been passed by that body, in which
he is instructed by the Constitution
with no power Of veto or review of he
action of the Legislature.
The Governor has a general control
over the operation of the criminal
enactment and such control, he says,
| will exercise to its utmost extent
to protect any person acting under
the authority of the United States,
or any citizens aiding such person in
bringing any one guilty of dlsloyal
practices or reasonable designs the
Government.
shall issue my proclamation in
conformity with these views, giving
to the people Of Delaware iuforma-
ton Of my extended action.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Late Mexican News.

New York, March ia vessel
from MintlIan confirms the capture
Of that place without opposition by
two French gunboats, on the 9th OF
February.
A steamer from from Havana to
the 9th brings late news.
The French army started for Pue-
bla, February 18th, and it is pre-
sumed that an attack would com
mence on the LIST of March.
Fonr hundred Egyptians had arr'v-
ed, but Verage disagreed with them
One hundred of them are in the hos
pital.
There were alarming reports from
St. Domingo. Two districts had
risen under Gen. Lucas. Troops
were being sent from Cuba, and Sc
veral war vessels are also ordered to
proceed there.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
CAPTURE Of Gen. StOughtOn.

New York, Mar. l7.-The Rich
mond papers Of The l4th announce
the arrival there OF the captured
Gen. Stouyhton and others.
They were taken by Capt. MoseIy,
Of Fitzhnsh Lees command.
Mr.. Conrad, Of Louisiana, intro.
ducrd resolutions looking TO peace,
in the rebel Congress, on the llth.
A Vicksburg telegram Of the 9Th,
to the Richmond papers, say one OF
the cncmy's gunboats threw few
shells yesterday, all but one falling
short. Our batteries did not reply.
Mobile dispatch Of the 18th says
the Yankees have gone up the Ten
nessee river to Florence, Ala, with
feet of gnnboats.
About 500 cavalry landed, and
were destroying all in their route
through Franklin, Lawrence, and
Marion counties, towards Aberdeen,
Mississippi.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Attack on Fort Hudson.

New York. March l7.-New Or
leans advices to the 9Th, state that
preparations have been made for an
immediate attack on Port Hudson.
Troops and munitions Of war have
alreapy been moved in that direction.
Gems. Banks and Grover have
started for Baton Rouge.
The attack on Fort Hudson is to
be made by land and water.
To-day the rebel Major Prados, re-
Gently sent to New Orleans, WAS bu-
ried, and at least 5000 secessloDlsts,
more than half were women, atten-
ded the funeral.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
RusmOred Capture Of NaZOO
CITY and Rebel Fleet.

CINCINNATI, March IA. --The Ga
zette has a Memphis dispatch stating
that report is in circulation there
that Admiral Porter had received in
formation that the Yazoo expedition
had captured Yazoo city and destroy
ed tho rebel feet.
Another special from Memphis
says that Porter is momentarily ex-
pecting intelligence from Haines
Bluff, announcing the arrival of our
forces there, which would be the sig
nal for a combined attack on that
fertilization.
Judge Constable Of the 18th Judi
cial Circuit Court has been arrested
by order of Gen. Wright, for resist
ing the arrest of deserters.
Accounts from Rosecrans' army,
are Of gratifying character.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Great Union Mass Meeting
i'm New York.

New YORK, March 15.-There was
an immense gathering at the AGA
DENY of Music last evening to ratlfy
the proceedings of the late Cooper To-
stitute meeting.
Secretaries Chase and Welles were
present.
Speeches we're made by Gen. WOOL,
Gen. Cochran and James T. Brady
who presided. Ex-Gov. Wright OF
Ind, Gov. johnson of Tenn, end
Gen. Wetmore.
Gen. Scott was prevented BY i'll
ness from presiding.
A plan for the organization of a
Union League was adopted with en-
thusiasm. Gen. Scott was chosen
President and a list of Vice Presi-
dents aud Executive Committee Of
our most prominent citizens, iuclud-
ing Mayor Opdyke, A. T. Stewart,
Chas. Gould, Jas. T. Brady, B. w.
W. Bonney, John Van Buren,, R.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21

epel, level country, dotted here and
there with large white farm houses,
and little cottages. This section of
the State, called the Western Re
serve. is a fine agricultural and
dairying country. Every where you
see the evidence of thrift, and energy
properly directed. However, one
soon wearies Of the monotony OF the
scenery, in spite of the evidence Of
wealth and high cultivation, and
longs for the mountain roughness OF
Western Virginia,
We arrived at Lindenville on Tues
day evening, and have been, ever
since, enjoying the pleasure of re-
union with old friends and school
mates. We will return, in the course
of this week, to Morgantown, but
you shall hear from us again.
After good deal of inquiry we
find that great change has taken
place in this section Of country IN
reference to the great. political ques-
tons of the day. Constitntion-lov-
ing men Of West Virginia may take
courage. The masses of the North
are no. doubt in favor of vigorous
prosecution Of the war, for the only
Legitimate object for which it was IN
augurated, viz: the restoration Of
the supremacy of the Constitution
and the laws over the avhole Union
but are uualterably opposed to the
rolling up, and laying away upon
an upper shelf: Of the Constitution,
plan proposed By some of the mag,
mates Of the New State. The folly
Of such a course is so apparent that
it needs, !1t Il be &a@idad to be
aughethat and condemned. 1t is
evident that the reign of Radicallsm
is ended.
Yours, in haste, G. G. S.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
The Opening Campaign.

New York, Marck l5.-The Her
aid has the following
HEADQUARTERS 9TH ARMY CoRPs,
NEAR WHITE OAK CurgcH, VA,
March l2th. 1868. }
There are unmistakable rrepara-
tons now being made for speedy
movement of the army. Our trans
portation is now being cut down TO
facilitate movements in the coming
march, and officers are warned be-
fore hand that all supertuous bag.
gage must be sent home, while all
that hold commissions in the line
have been notified that their wedge
tents cannot be transported tor them
in future, and that in the coming
campaign nothing more will be al
lowed them than Il shelter tent Snch
as the men have, which they can car
ry on their backs. The last tact
alone is sufficient warning OF the
trials, troubles, discomtorts and Sc
verit!eS Of the next campaign.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Southern Items.

New YORK, Mar. 1.-THE steam
er Marion, from New Orleans, arrIv'
ed last night.
Texas advices state that one OF tho
Texans captured by the rebels aboard
the steamer Cambria had been gwen
up by the rebel military authorities
to a mob, who hung him. Another,
known as Nicaragua Smith, was
shot.
An Internal machine was picked
up floating in the Mississippi river
which contained about l50 pounds OF
powder.
John Magianis, editor oftbe Delta,
who died March Sd, is TO have q mon
ument erected to his memory By the
citizens of New Orleans.
lLA1sr ssvs o. Sd rass:l
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
direct from Fort Doneldson

CAIRO, March l5.-Gen. Tnft'e
received dispatch from Fort Don-
edison to-day which says our cavalry
reyort y 600 rebels within % miles
o. 'Donsllson. They arc said to De
vel armed.
Our forces are ready for any emer-
gency. t,a 81
Columbus, having on board 200 box
Is shipped at St. Louis to parties IN
Memphis, and said to contain orans,
es, On being examined they we're
found to contain rebel clothing, GUT
nine, rebel mail. &c.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
THE UNION MEN OF SOUTHERN TENNESSEE
Further HuFfsOrs from YaZOO
Clty.

Chicago, March l4.-Specials from
Memphis on the 18th say:
Gen. Ouighv's division which re-
turned from Young's Point on &C.
count Of high water, stopped at Va
zoo Pass probably to reinforce that
expedition which is reported to have
captured Iazoo city and a fleet Of
rebel transports that have rendez-
voused there for long time.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Another Printing Office de-
sfrOycd by Soldiers.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 1870 pa
rolled prisoners en- route for Chicago,
were detained at Richmond, Indiana,
last night;wbile there they complete.
" demolished the office of the Jefer-
sonian, Auti-War sheet. They ar
rived here tonight and threatened
the Sentinel office. The military au-
thoritles were placed on guard to
prevent disturbance.
A large Indignation meeting was
held to-day in regard to an article 10
the Cincinnati Enquirer, insulting TO
soldiers families.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
EuLpOrtant from Europe.

New YORK, March lG.-The Com
mercia! says that Secretary 7 TN"se
left the city this morning Tor WASH
ingtnn.
Whatever effects may eventually
proceed from his consultations here,
it is believed nothing has been &C
complished at present, either in the
way of the establishment OF a bank
under the new law 0! Congress or TO-
wards placing q loan upon Tue MAJ
ket.
EUMoRED RESURRECTION IN HUNGARY.
NJ. Gallaudct. writing to the Con-
,ie,. Rcs Flats Unis from Paris, Feb.
9th, gives the following bit Of po-
ltical gossip:
There is rumor on the bourse TO-
l,v Of AN iDsurrection in Hungary
corresponding with that in Poland.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21

acuated Vicksburg aud supposed the
Greater part would 60 to Chattanooga
and endeavor to overwhelm Resecrans.
MeClernard troops were compelled
70 90 to Millikins Bend, owing to
high water.
mo over 100 miles Of country in
Louisiana destroying millions Of dol
lars worth of property, comp driving
out the guerrlllos.
The Morgantown monitor. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1863-1864, 1863-03-21
Brigham Young in Limbo.

New YORK, March ia dispatch
has been received from Salt Lake
stating that Judge Kinney to-day is
sued writ against Brigham Young,
under the polygamy act Of Congress.
The writ was served without trou-
BILE.
Brigham gave bail in the sum Of
$4,000.
The dispatch also says that the
civil authority can be maintained in
Utah without the aid of troops.