Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-01-30
His Negotiations with the French
.ze Minister. a~s-.sa.ssasss..asI -.
Gen. Burnside Tenders his Resig-
nation, which the President
Refuses to Accept ~ .,o
Gallant Cavalry Engagement near
Middlebury, Va. T@z
Seizure of $50, 900 worth of Con-
federate Property in North
Carolina. <"I.-
Union Meeting at Fayetteville, Ark.

additional House Proceedings. 2P. MI
Only about 60 members voted. No quo
rum. -: - sas( .i.l.-.
Roscoe Conklin moved a call of the House,
which was ordered at 2:3O A. IN.
Roll called, and excuses for absentees heard.
There is no immediate prospect of vote
on the pending Bill -,aart .4...E
New York, Jan. 29. 50
A frightful boiler explosion occurred YES
terday morning at the Ratchet and edged tool
mandatory of Chas. A. Hart, at Newark, n
J. The boiler was driven through three
buildings and across two vacant lots, and two
men were killed. The building in which the
boiler was located was entirely destroyed.
- New YoRK, Jan. 20.
| The Times, editorially gives credit to the
report that Mr.. Greedy has entered into per-
| sonal Negotiations with NJ. MERCER, for the
promotion Of French Intervention.
The Times says, "unless we have been
misinformed, and we are open to correction
on this point, Mr.. Greeley has held personal
interviews with the French minister, and has
written letters assuring him that the people
were tired Of the war, and that they desire
peace above all things, and that they are ready
to welcome Intervention from the French EN-
peror or any disinterested European power,
in the adjustment of the controversy between
the Government and the rebel States. We
have furthermore been told, that he has tele-
graphed, if not opened correspondence on
this subject, with Mr.. Vailandigham, of Ohio,
with a view to cooperate on some plan of
mediation, as the most possible Of putting an
end to the present war;" Ht..r
New YORK, Jan. 30.
The Tribuse's special Washington dispatch
states that yesterday Burnside informally
rendered his resignation as an officer of the
army, but Mr.. Lincoln declined to receive it,
remarking that che had other fish for him to
fry" Burnside rejoined that he hoped to be
set to work at once; he would willingly &C
cept any command-he cared not how small
he was extremely reluctant to wear Major
Generals star and draw Major Generals
pay, while doing nothing to earn his honor
or money.
The Herald has the following, dated Jan.
9th, 6 P. NJ. Last night our pckets at
Chantilla were driven in by detachment of
Stewards rebel cavalry.
Col. Persy Wyndham, commanding brig
ade, Immediately started with some 200 men
of the 5th New York and ] st Virginia cavalry
in pursuit of the enemy. After pursuing
them at rapid rate some 90 miles, he cams
up with them at Middlebury.
Mai. Hammond's 9Th New York cavalry
had the advance and fell upon their rear with
great CELEBRITY After brilliant shirmish, he
succeeded in capturing rs and scattering the
others in all directions. We also captured
several head of fine cattle. -.., .r
| New YORK, Jan. 49,.
Richmond papers of the 23d contain the
following intelligence:
| There are various rumors in circulation in
regard to affairs on the coast of North Caro-
lima, but there is nothing reliable as to the
operations of the enemy at Newbern. 1t is
not thought, however, that any forward move
ment has yet been made. For several days
the weather has been exceedingly unfavorable
for an advance. a.'.
| The following is from Wilmington, Goth:
1t is semi officially stated that the enemy has
burned the bridge at Jacksonville, and retired
towards Newborn. All quiet here. o. ...s
1t has been ascertained that the Yankee
force near Jacksonville consists of two and
half regiments of infantry, 600 cavalry, and
six pieces of artillery, under command of Col.
Emery. They have aitemp ed no forward
movement yeCs 80 l.t E.-
| A letter from Suffolk, Va, states that the
| New York mounted rifles had seized $4,000
! worth of Confederate property at Sandy Cross
Roads, in the direction of the Chowan River.
The seizure embraces large quantities of cot
ton, salt, provisions, and other merchandise.
The goods were owned by Sislow & Russell,
| and were ready for shipment across the Chow
an River, into the Confederate lines.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, Jan. 2Sth.
An enthusiastic Union demonstration &C.
Cured here yesterday. Over one thousand 10y
al citizens of Arkansas were present. Speeches
were made by DR.. johnson, "a prominent Union
refugee, Col. Bishop, of the 1st Arkansas cav
airy and others. rc-e G
Fifteen home guard companies had organ
lied and wished to be accounted in the Ar
kansas MALTA
Hundreds Of citizens have signed petition
to Congress to order an election of a member
of Congress from this State. ,...-.s
All citizens having arms in their possession
have given them up for the defense of their
homes
Union sentiments are daily growing strong
er in this section.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 90.
A large an enthusiastic meeting was held
tonight, in Turner Hall, to ratify the Presi-
dents Emancipation Proclamation. Speeches
were made and resolutions adopted approving
the Presidents action. "