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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

AccrDEST.-:An Irishman, named Jas. Ira
~, fell through the railroad bridge in South
Nuscatine yesterday :morning, and fractured
hrce Of his ribs on his right side. Medical
bid was soon summoned and every thing done
10 render the condition of the unfortunate
nan as comfortable as possible.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

A Coon Maj. Abraham N.
Hare, Of this place, has recei, ed the appoint
ment Of Colonel of the 18th Iowa Regiment
and ordered to report himself for duty on the
loth inst; This is one ofthsnEy best APP
pointments that has come to knowledge.
Col: Hare is man OF military ktion and
mo little experience. Previous = removing
to Iowa in 1s41, be serve for f lteen years IS
Major and inspector ofahe 18th Division Of
Ohio-one Of tie most Response ble military
posts in the State. Hoaccepts The appoint
|ment Of Colonel, feeling the full wright of il
responsibility, but determined to ELL it th>
best Of his ability. The Colonel is marty so
years ofagc, but looks as robust and vigor-
GUS as man Of 40. He is Der nocrat of the
Douglas school, and has ever bes N firm I'm
ion man.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

A GAY BoY.-A young msn named Vernon
Shepherd was before Mayor Masson yesterday,
charged with the seduction of Mss Elizabeth
speer, of Moscow township This is the
bird time be has been arrested on this same
Fharge. The two 1rst he contrived to settle.
in this case he waived an examination and was
bound ever in the sum Of $1,000 to re- appear
It the next term of the Di strict Court.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

PERsoNAL.-Our friend "Crazy Pat" still
fingers about our town, to the no small edi6-
fation of the small fry. Pat has made quite
|an acquisition, in the shape of wooden gun
rith tin bayonet. with which he is to extir-
inmate the whole race of know nothings, en-
firely.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

Too BAD.-Some mischievous boys, plac-
ing bricks in old hat, yesterday, laid it on
Fhe side walk as trap for the unvsry. A
German coming; along shortly sfpr, could not
resist the temptation offersd-kicked at it,
Fell, and disIocated his arm. Boys, you wiz
zee by this that your good jokes can turn out
BADLY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

UNION PHOTOGRAPH GALLERy-Our friend
Evans, who has staked off his house next
to our office, is fitting up one Of the finest
galleries in the West. He calculates, we be-
|ieve, to get into his new quarters at an early
day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

Agent for the Tri-weekly. u.e
D. Degraf, Esq., of Buffalo Prairie, ILL.,, is our agea
to receive subscriptions for the Tri- Journal
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

ORIGINAL NOTICE,
STATE OF IOWA,l
Muscatine County, o0'
ToJoseph T. Iddings Alfred Burke, Jehn Burke, and
others:
VOU hereby notified that there is now on e this
i 10Th day of August A. D. 1851 in the Office of the
Clerk Of tho District lCourt rof Muscatine county,
State Of Iowa, petition of the State of Iowa.
flor the of the school fund.- claiming of
you the foreclosure of certain contract made
by Asa Gregg, School Fund Commissioner of said
county, with Sue Foster for the sale TO said Foster of
Lot in Sec 16, TIP. II, N r. W., being the e. q of
8. T. of said Section, account of the payment
of the purchase money for said premises
Now unless you appear thereto and defend, be-
fore Of the second day of the term of said
Court, commencing the third Monday Of October, A.
D. 1861 default will be entered against you and judgment
rendered thereon and decree ~ foreclosure entered
J. CARSKADDAN, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Sept. II, 1861 -w4wprfs$7.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
WANTED TO RENT,

A SMALL TENEMENT, favorably situated, contain.
Ing four five rooms suitable for small family.
please address Post ONCE Box w. stating lection 81 snd
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
Journal Office Removed.
A Republican Union Meeting

TAh ONCE 10 new located in the room ovor the Post
Oaise. Entrance on the alley
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
A p p L + T r e E. s.
Fall Planting of the Orchard.

~ Most OF THE BEST ORCHARDISTs AND
3SS WI Nurserymen of Illinois, as well as other
S1O Western States, recommend FALL SETTING,
sA if it is we'll done.
lst-You have more time to attend to It, and when
you get time and start your trees YOU have over
come the greatest drawback to Fruit raising in Iowa.
M-When you set the tree as it should bs-that is
have the soil closely packed around touching
part Of the roots, and good pile of earth high up
around the tree buryng the roots deeper and bedding
the tree nrm, 1t is better in Fall than Spring.
Sd-because they get earlier start in Spring. and
stand the SUMMER DROUr III BETTER.
4th-Another good way is to take your trees home
keep better in this way than stand pg in the Nursery
Plenty OF CONCORD GRAPE VINES, the best Vine
know OF, and have fruited - or IA varieties this
year Plenty OF Clinton, Catawbs and Isabella. Plant
in Fall and bury the Vine all up.
CUkRANT, GOOSEBERRY and PIE-PLANT, should
be set in the PAIL. SUEL FOSTER
At Fountain Hill Nursery, Muscatine.
Nuscstine, Oct. 3, 1851. Stv,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

xTBest KEROSENE OIL at so cents per Gallon
at tn. Crockery Store of
,'Tryit GEOkW, bILLAWAY 4 BRO.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

ANOTHER COMPANY ERox CoLUMDus Cry
Capt. Meals company, from the patriotic lit
lie town Of Columbus City, Louisa county,
passed through hare on the ssstera tain VS.
ferday afternoon, on route for Davenport,
whore they design going into to 11th RAsi-
knent. This is enc Of the fir est comuAnles
ws have yet seen, and will doubtless render
good account Of ITSELF
Col. Garner, Of Coluu bus City, WAS on
The train ~ comminary
VOLUNTEER RITURT ED.-Ar. T. Williams,
Pf Company 4, z tn Regiment, returned
home yesterday morn ing, on thirty days
furlough, having been SO unfortunate as to
suffer the fracture of the bones of his right
foot. The accident oc CURED on . steamboat,
Ply collision With ant ,ther boat, causing a
timber to fall on his fc OF.
Mr.. W. brought VI number of letters,
which have been left at Compton's, to be dis
Eributed to those to whom they are addressed
CAP. TURNER'S Cor PANY.-We were IN er.
For yesterday in sayi ng that Capt. Turner
would get up an exclusive Irish company, As
such is not the fact; but he is willing to take
hny able-bodied men who wish to enlist with
him. We understand he is meeting with sue.
cess and the prospect now is that his compa.
ny will SOON be filed up and ready to take the
Geld.
Capt Turner'S Office is on Front street, in
in the vacant store room formerly occupied
by Messrs. Spring & Blair Quite number
Of men have already enroll ed their names.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
Remember tho x!

Subscribers who find this mark (x) after their
names will understand that the time they have paid
for has expired, and that the subscription must be
renewed by advance payment if they wish the
paper continued.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04
News Paragraphs.

Muscatine, October 3, 81.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-10-04

And for P, P.
Stewart 8 sum.
mer and win.
terCook Stove
imp. 1659-60,
(the best in the
worldly with or
witho ut hot
water resor-
voir, warming
ClOSeGG DutcQ
oven for roast
ing, which has
almostentirely
superseded all
Stoves in the
East, and Of
which
$4,000
are in use;
Call and see
these Stoves.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
Furnishing treason by Imprisonment from 5
to l 0 years and a fine of $4,000.

TO lO years ana nne OF $4,000.
New York, May 7.-Eeight companies of
Sappers and Miners have been mustered into
service; also, five companies Col Bakers Cali.
fornia Regim mt Col. Hawkins Zouaves will
be mustered into service to-day and armed with
Enfield Rifles.
New York and Philadelphia have been made
Military Depots. Troops are to be concentra-
ted in these cities to be sent at last emergency
to any point by sea or land.
Government has accepted the tender of vari-
Gus Yachts. They will be armed for Revenue
service.
The Worlds Washington special, says:
Maj. Anderson contemplates addressing the
people of Kentucky on behalf of the Union.
Several army officers who failed to get COM
missions in the Rebel service on resigning, have
asked to be restored, but they meet with en-
phatic refusal.
There are 10000 stand of arms in the WASH
ington Navy Yard
The Posts Washington special says
Government has already received prOffers of
25100O men from West of the Aleghanies.
Arrivals of specie from the North has made
money matters easier. No further trouble is
anticipated from a lack of funds
Philadelphia May IA Philadelphian has
just returned from Virginia. $4,000 worth of
his property was seized at Richmond and he
was compelled to flee for his life.
Boston, May THE officers of the lst Regi-
mellt -hich has been in quarters several days
waiting mlrching orders. on learning of the Of
fetal order from the War Department that no
more troops would be accepted under three
years enlistment waited on Governor Andrews
this afternoon in body, and offered their SER
services tngether with the Regiment for the full
time.
Washington, May THE War Department
has informed the Governors of the various
States which or lerel out quota of troops under
the first Proclamation of the President. that it
is desirable and preferable that those who have
not been marched forward shall be mustered in
for three years under the subsequent Pr0clama-
ton. Full instructions on this subject will
soon be issued.
w. F, Ebbinger, of Cincinnati, has been ap-
pointed Paymlster III the army.
Major Anderson will soon be ordered to hon
orable duty. The Government intends promo
ting him Ia Colonel
Harrisburg, May THE Governor received
despatch from the Secretary o. War to pro-
vide quarters for large number of additional
troops.
Baltimore, May THE troops at the Relay
House are strengthening their position. They
are throwing up breastworks and digging tren-
ches. Lieut. Fautlery, of the United States
Navy was arrested at Harper's Ferry this a. IN
while enroute for Washington.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08

A Witty PATRIOT AND SOLDIER. - While
Lieut. Slemmer was in command of Fort Pick
ems, General Brown, of the Secession forces, sent
demand for its surrender Lieutenant Slem-
mer, instead of complying with the demand, sent
to inquire the number of troops besieging the
fort. General Brown, evidently desrous Of fur
nishing him with full information on this point,
replied that he had loo men under his imme-
diate command, and 5000 more within whistle
call. Lieutenant slemmers reply was--@ You
had better begin TO whistle"
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
Camp RenIlIsOIl.

We learn that an opinion is prevalent in our
community that there is no such place as Camp
Dennison in Ohio No little uneasiness has
been manifested by some of our people who had
addressed packages and letters to their friends
in the Camp. We can assure them there is a
Camp Dennison in Ohio 1t is located near the
village Of MEANWHILE Clermont county seven
teen miles northeast of Cincinnati, on the Lit
tie Miami Railroad. Fremont Volunteer COM
panies Nos. and , are now there. There is
also Camp Dennison at Lancaster, Penn.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
GEN. Wool.

Maj Gen. Wool has been returned to Troy
Previous to his leaving New York he wrote, in
answer TO letter:
For myself may truly say that 1 desire no
other reward of any kind. have come here to
aid in this crisis, and to do everything in my
power to put down the traitors to the Govern
inent. For one, l shall never consent to any
compromise or submission until those who are
in rebellion to the Government shall lay down
their arms restore the forts, arsenals, and prop
erty that have been stolen, and the flag Of the
United States-our Stars and Stripes, identified
with all our renown and glory-to their proper
places.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08

The Columbus correspondent of the Cinciu-
natl Commercial furnishes the following item
Tuesday afternoon Major Burbank mustered
Captain Beatty's Morrow county Company into
service. The regulations required him to reject
private McNeal, who had but one eye. He had
been instrumental in enlisting the Company and
was very popular with his comrades. The mex
orable decision crushed him, and he wept like
child. Instantly First Lieutenant Carpenter
rendered his Resignation and the gallant lads,
with unanimous acclaim, elected McNeal and
then burst into tears. Carpenter, the noble fell
low, stepped into the ranks with alacrity, and
will shoulder his musket like patriot Such
magnanimity proves that the age Of heroes is
not departed.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
Yesterdays Report.

Baltimore, MAY 6.-Geutlemen from
Fredrick and Fredericksburg say that Gov.
Letcher will soon issue an order for the
evacuation of Harper's Ferry by the troops
now rendezvousing there.
New York, May THE goth Regiment
left to-day for Washington by rail road, via
Annapolis.
Philadelphia, May 7.-SeDator Bayard,
of Del, arrived here this morning, having
left Wilmington fearing an assault would be
made on him He was taken into custody
at the depot here, but was discharged by
Mayor Henry, he having no charge against
him.
New York, May 7.-Tribune's correspon-
dent from Washington, of the 9TH says:-
Government has certion advices that there
are between 5000 and 5000 troops in the
vicinity of Fairfax, c. H., Va, and that
within two days march of Richmond there
are at least 10000 available men, whose
desire and expectation is soon to be quar-
teered in Washington.
A gentleman who was at Gen Buffers
camp this morning, says there is battery
planted on the other side of the Patapsco
river which can rake him effectually. He
informed Gen. B. of it who at once made
preparations to take it.
Thos. J Touvernal has appointed Survey
or General of Washington snd Iowa.
Gen. Cockee, commanding the rebel mil
ilary troops and defences on the Potomac
dorder Of Virginia, says that Gen, Ruggles
has taken up his quarters at Fredricksburg.
He intends to take position in front Of
Washington, 10 connection with the COM
manding officer at Harpr's Ferry on his left,
and thus cover and defend the Potomac
border against invasion from the north
He adds "the Capital has never been
threatened by us-it is not now threatened
it is beyond the boundry and limits of
the sovereign State of Virginia The north
has not openly and according TO the usage
of civilized nations declared war on u.s.
We make no war on them. But should the
soil on the grave of Washington be polluted
by the tread of single man in arms from
north of the Potomac, it will be the cause
of open war"
washington, may dY-Ine OharleSlOn courier
says that the Collector at that port has been in
strueted by the Government OF the Confederate
States tO clear private vessels and cargoes until
war is declared aud the will of Congress is made
known.
Gen. Beauregard has left Charleston for
Montgomery.
The entire Jersey troops are in this city, and
elicit much praise.
Boston, May 7.-Gov. Andrews received
dispatch from the war department, stating that
no additional troops would be required at pres
ent unless enlisting for three years.
Philadelphia, May 7th.-Four Philadelphia
Regiments are under orders to march to- morrow.
Frederick, Md. May STARS and Stripes
are waving in all directions. Two secessionists
have been arrested for cheering for JEFF. Davis.
INOw York HsrAld's Dispatcher.
Washington, May 6.-The forces at the Relay
House have been reinforced to-day at one-and-
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08

a-half hours notice. A further reinforcement
of 1000 or 5000 men could be furnished Gener-
al Butler before the troops from Harper's Ferry
could approach near enough to give him battle.
They would be harrassed by the Pennsylvania
troops now in the vicinity. There is no fear of
any fighting at Baltimore, unless an attack is
made by some of the impetuous and discouraged
mob there. There can be no formidable regular
battle.
Cairo, May 4.-CSiro is remarkably
quiet-less excitement than we have had
for a month.
The number of troops here is swelled to
$500. There are four batteries planted on
the leveeS-two on the Ohio and two on
the Mississippi River. The camp is called
Camp Defiance"
There are 1900 troops at Corinth, Miss.
500 at Paducab, and 800 at Columbus, Ky.
The excitement has died away in both
Columbus and Ps1ucah They are taking
more rational views of the occupation Of
Cairo.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
The Prospects at Camp DennI.on,

A gentleman who was at Camp Dennison on
Friday last informs the Cincinnati Times that
the troops are arriving 50 rapidly into camp
that they are in distress fnr the want of quar-
tiers. Eight hundred arrived there Thursday
evening and occupied all the quarters then va
cant. Fifteen hundred more arrived yesterday
morning; and were obliged to proceed immedi-
ately TO work, notwithstanding the heavy rains,
to erect quarters for their accommodations
There are at present, five thousand troops at
Camp Dennison. There are four hundred SEN
tinels on guard all the time. The pickets are
extended for three miles around the camp, and
no person is allowed within the line of sentinels
without pass. Everything is conducted with
military order, under the United States rules.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
LAST NIGHTS REPORT.

Buffalo, May The schooner Freeman
from Detroit with cargo Of corn, sunk near
the light house last night in the storm
Five Of the crew we're lost The Captain
and one of the crew we're saved.
Harrisburgh May There seems to be
disposition on the part of some of the luem-
bers of the Legislature to restrain the Gov
ernor from using his full military preroga-
tive, as Commanler-in-chief Any such
bill will certainly be vetoed
Williams of Allegheny, proposed pream-
ble to resolutions reviewing the Baltimore
massacre OF troops, saying they were bru-
tally murdered; declares the right of the
Federal troops to pass peacably over any
part of the soil of the United States; that
the slaughter of the troops is treason. wheth-
er done under the authority Of the Stale or
private persons; calls on Government to de-
mand the surrender for condign punishment
all persons engaged in riot; says refusal Of
border States to contribute their quota of
troops on their assuming state of neutral
ity, is renunciation of their allegiance; it
is the duty Of the Government to reduce re-
voled citizens to unconditional submission; {;
and, that no compromise can ar ought to be
made with them.
Chicago, May Two companies Min
nesota volunteers have been ordered by
the Secretary of War to Fort Ripley, two
to Fort Rilgely and two Ia Fort Abercrom-
bic, 10 relieve the companies of the second
infantry now at those posts.
St. Lonis, Nav 7 Tho Senate sat with
open session the most If Yesterday, hut
nothing Of importance done. House was in
secret session all day. Nothing definite
known Of its proceedings.
Cairo correspondent of Republican says
five batteries arc now planted at different
points on the levee, which fully command
the confluence of both Rivers and so placed
that the eutire force can he rallied to sup.
port the point in few minutes. All bat
teries are sustained by large bodies Of in-
infantry.
Col. Wickliffe Of KY, positively assured
Col. Prentiss no preparations hostile to H.
inois were being made at any point near
Cairo.
There are encampments of several hun
dred troops at Corrinth, Miss, Southern
Mobile and Memphis
The military at Camp jackson in this
city numbers about 200 men, a large por-
tion Of whom are raw recruits. The force
will be further augmented to day and to.
morrow by arrival Of southwestern expedi-
ton about $50 strong.
Trenton, N. j., May 7.-House bill to
raise loan Of one million dollars and state
tax of million passed to third reading.
Mr.. Morse, DEM, introduced resolutions
thanking the Governor for energy in rais-
ing quota troops; and pledging NJ, to use
all her power 70 maintain the Union and
Constitution, and thanking the President
for activity in defending the Union.
A bill has been introduced in the Senate
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
stray Bricks aud Fugitive shots.

1t is said that when Col. Benjamin F.
Butler, in command of the Massachusetts,
Regiment landed, some Of the authorities
Of Annapolis protested against the passage
of Massachusetts, troops over Maryland soil,
when he replied:
Sir, we came here not as citizens Of
Massachusetts, but as citizens and soldiers
of the United States, with no intention to
invade any State; but to protect the Capt.
tai Of our common country from invasion.
We shall give no cause Of offence; but
there must be no fugitive shots nor stray
bricks on the way.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08

Judge Campbell, of the Supreme Court of the
United States, has resigned. Judge G. is from
Alabama, and follows her fortunes, although he
is opposed 10 secession.
To make up the 10000 men demanded of
New-Yor State by the United States Govern
ment $50 companies are wanted. Up to yester-
day AIS companies had been entered at Albany.
This shows the spirit of the people.
VoIcE FROM THE PRovINcEs.-A gentleman
writing from Newfoundland to a person in this
city says: II was in hopes there would be no
fighting in your country, but / suppose the
SOutherners like the little Irish tailor gettin
blue for the want of batin',' and hope TO the
Lord they II get it"-Boston Traveller.
Gov. Sprague, Of R. l., is Prince. His sup
plies his regiment bOuntifully, and allows each
man $40 month out Of his own purse.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
Arms nj Columbus.


FTULl Ine = AcI OF Inc 4th.
Yesterday sl9 boxes of arms an ammunition
arrived here per freight train, consigned to Gov.
DennisoD; also four bales of blankets per Ameri-
can Express Company. The American Express
Company also brought four boxes of arms this
A. NJ, and the Adams Express Company eight
boxes of arms. Invoices were received here
last evening OF 1900 more stand of arms from
the Watervliet Armory, N. Y. Quarter Master
Gen. Wood on his recent visit to New York
purchased. for the use OF the State Of Ohio. 1000
Enfield rifles; 1000 Sharpe's carbines, new pat.
tern; 1000 Sharpe's rifles with sword bayonets;
500 range rifles with sword bayonets, and Is
dragon sabres. An order has been sent ia
Europe for one hundred thousand dollars worth
Of Enfield rifles which are daily expected to ar.
rive.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08

The bridges on the Northern Central r. R.
that is from Harrisburgh to Baltimore-were
destroyed by mob under sanction of the Gov
ernor of Maryland and the Mayor of Baltimore,
aud the loss is 100000. Because of this law
lessness the Railroad Company have removed
their Offices from Baltimore to Harrisburgh.-
That's the fruit Baltimore reaps for its legalized
mob law.
Western Virginia, it is said, has already en-
rolled 1900 men for the service Of the United
States.
Fremont journal extra. ([Fremont, Ohio) 1861-1861, 1861-05-08
COON NEWS

RumOre being current in our village yes
terday afternoon that James Maxwell Of
Fremont Company No. l, was dangerously
i'll at Camp Taylor, A. j. Harriss telegrph-
ed for definite information. We are happy
to say the answer came back that be was
better.