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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

~ The Hamilton Freeman saws. aNot
single Republican journal in the State of
Iowa favoTs concession to the South in the
present crisis The Des Moines Commog-
iygdlM must have been overlooked by the
freeman, for that sheet has backed down
from the position it occupied in the recent
contest, and is now eating its own words.
With this single exception the Freeman is
right. SO far as We know.-(sdGr Falls
Gazette.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08
Kitty RYDER.
Kitty Ryder.
Knccling by the stream J saw
Kate the farmers daughter,

Knceling by the stream saw
Aates the farmers daughter,
Drinking-in her rosy palm
Dipping up the water.
She had thrown her hat aside,
Bare her arms and shoulder
Each unconscious charm displayed,
Made my love she holder.
So I slowly, tenderly,
Went and knelt beside her
Drank with her from out the stream
Blushing Kitty Ryder
And 1 said, "The poets think,
Life is ike river;
Shall We not its waters drink,
Always, love, together ?"
Many years have passed US by,
Like the flowing water,
But drink life's stream to-day,
With the farmers daughter.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

s9Dr. Holmes, in defining mean
man, says, if an archangel should Of
fer to save his soul for sixpence, he
would try to find sixpence with hole
in it,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

THE LUNcH-EATISG SEcEss1oSIsTs OF New
ORlEAas, - The following extract from I.
private letter, dated New Orleans, Feb. 18th
gives, we have no doubt, very faithful
sketch Of the secession mob which now con,
trolls New Orleans:
''They are all down here for fight, and
there are more soldiers, and Colonels, and
Generals, and Captains, than you ever saw
The most of them haze l.ced on z.acA fos
tile last eight gears to my certain knowledge,
but are now fed on pork and beans by the
State, and begin to look fat
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

20 The next traitor to be hung, or who
ought TO be hug. is Gen. Twiggs. There
should be t1ig in the hand Of every man
to lash him naked through the world till be
reaches tue gallows.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

process of chewing the cud, if nature
does not soon lend her aid, q warm
bran mash, with good hay, and warm
water with salt, may be given. If the
disease is attended with fever, half
pound or q pound of EPSON salts may
be administers, with two ounces Of
powdered gentian, and half an ounce
Of ginger. If health is not restored
after two days, four ounces of EPSON
ealts with tho o.her powders may be
gwen, and repeated as occasion may
require.-VdAey Farmer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08
Less of Cud i'm Cattle.

FDs. VALLEY FARMER Will you
please inform me whether there is any
such a thing as loss Of cud by neat
cattle; and if there is, how is it to be
restored ? CD.
Logan County, Ky.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

Fer the best stoves, etc., at the louesl
prices; go to the ''Muscatine Stove Store
See Advertisement.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08
WILTON HOUSE.

THE und ersigned having taken the propristorshir
L OF the Wilton House, in Wilton, Muscatine coun-
IT, has retted and oyerhaued the house generally and
u now prepared to accommodate the public who may
favor him with their patronage II he does not give
satisfaction he will make NO charge.
Jau 18th, 81 IT, F. McELROY
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08
"a The Huntsville (Ala.) Independent o

The Huntsville (Ala.) Independent Of
February l0tt., comments as follows:
"With deep sorrow, and the most sad
forebodings for her future, we are forced t.
announce that our sister State Tennessee ha>
resolved not to call even Convention of he;
people in the present crisis. Her Legislature
must now see tie folly Of submitting IT,
question Of C2avention IN no Convention tc
tie pornlGr cote. Thousands upon thous
ands of her people did not and could not
know whether there was any necessity fer
calling q Convention or not"
There IS disclosed the very bulwark Of Sc
cession-k keeping The question from the
people. ,.-..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

RIVER NEws.-The Galena Aduertiser
says that, at a meeting of the Directors Of
the Galena, Dubuque and Dunlieth Packet
Company, the steamers Grey Eagle, North
ern Light and Key City were selected as a
part of the Northern line between st. Louis
and St. Paul for the coming season.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08
LOCAL NEWS.

REMovAL.-The Faust office is now being
removed from what was formerly known as
shares Hall' to No. 1T Second street, over
the room formerly occupied by A. Strauss Il
Co. The book bindery which was connected
with this establishment still remains at the
old location. -..---.''- -. p. '.. --'. .. -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08
ALLEN BROOMKALL,

A TTORNEY COUNSELLOR AT LAW, JUSTICE
n of the Peace and Notary Public, Atalisss, Iowa.
jana, 81.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

A VALUABLE INvENrIoN-W were invited
yesterday, by B. f. Difenbacher, Esq, to
witness the operation Of stone pump for
which he is agent, and one of which he has
just put up at the Eichelbarger House. The
tube through which the water passes is in
sections OF two feA, which are fastened to-
gesher by iron bolts, with India rubber fit
tings between the joints. The improvements
of this pump over others are, that the water
is always pure and fresh, and it is so con-
structed that no water stands in the tube
thereby preventing the possibility of its
freezing up; and another important consid-
Grafton is the ease with which large volume
Of water is drawn by it. This pump is fast
superseding all other pumps where it is being
introduced, as it commcnds itself as superior
liz its operation. We advise our citizens to
call upon Mr.. Diffenbacher and examine its
merits. He may be found at Gapretsoa &
Wiley's. q
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

A "REMINISCENCES OF MULTIPLICATION.
1t seems that Gov. Letcher, of Ken
lucky, who sympathizcd with the NULL
fers in 1882, called upon Gen. Jack
son to learn, if possible what the Gen.
eral intended to do toward crushing
Calhoun's conspiracy against the
Union. The Governor opened the
subject mildly. and Jackson only an
swered by telling Letcher to read
certain instrument Of writing on the
table before them. Letcher read it,
and found it to be warrant for the
execution Of John G. Calhoun. "But,
my dear General, you don't intend to
carry out what this paper calls for ?"
"Gov. Letcher, is my name signed to
that paper % eyes General, it is"
every well, Governor it is very sell
dom that I sign papers merely for ef-
feet. Governor, look on the left cor
ner Ct the paper: is the seal Of the
United States to it ga "Itis, General"
Gcv. Letcher visited MIR. Calhoun after
he left Gen. Jackson and awakening
him up out Of his sleep, related to him
his interview with Gen. Jackson. Gov.
Letcher alleged that Mr.. Calhoun as
sumed the appearance Of a ghost, when
he heard what Gen. Jackson intended |
to do, and Modification Iast all it's ven
ON from that hour. Gen. Jackson
said on his death bed that he had only
one thing to regret, and that was,
chat he had not hung John c.
Calhoun.-S:. LOUIS Deusocrat.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

adaSMen rejoice when the sun is
risen, they rejoice when it goes down !;
while they are unconscious Of the decay
Of their own lives. Men rejoice at see
ing the faces Of new season, as the
arrival Of one greatly desired. Never.
theless the revolution Of the season is
the decay Of human life. Fragments
Of driftwood meeting in the wide ocean
continue together a little space-thus
parents, wives, children, relatives, and
riches, remain with us only short
time-thus- separate, and the separa,
ton is inevitable. No mortal man can
escape the common lot he who mourns
for departed relatives, has no power to
make them return. Knowing that the
end Of Life is death, every right-mind-
ed man ought to pursue that which is
connected with ultimate bliss.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

A CowARDLY AssAuLT-Mr. Samuel Brad
ford of this city, while returning home, last
Saturday afternoon, from his work on the
other side of the river, was attacked by O
party of rulians and females connected with
the baudy house opposite this place, and,
had it not been for the interference. of other
parties, would nave probably been murdered.
Mr. B. informs us that he received severe
cut on the head from an axe in the hands Of
that notorious villain, Sol. White, and, also,
one in the arm from dagger held by female.
The only excuse they made for this dastardly
act was that he shot hog belonging to the
establishment. This, however, they know
to be false. We think it is high time that
measures should be taken to "clean OUT
this nest of cut-throats and black-legs, whose
rascality has SO long set the law at Defiance
RIVER OPEN-The ice commenced NOV
ing Saturday noon, but stopped, and did not
start again until sometime Saturday night,
during which it broke up thoroughly, and
Sunday morning the channel was clear Of ell
except floating ice. The rapidity with which
the ice broke up was perhaps owing to the
rise in the river and the extremely warm
weather Of the past week. BY reference to
our files we find that the river closed Dec.
18th, 1860, from which it will be seen that
it remained closed about two and half
months, which, we believe, is little less than
the average period. Navigation may be
expected to commence at once, and business,
which has become somewhat stagnant, will
revive. A very large amount of produce is
stored in the warehouses of this place, and
there will undoubtedly be great demand
for boats in this trade.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08


STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
County of Philadelphia,
Secretary of tie Girard Fire and Marine Com
pany being severay sworn, depose and say that the
foregoing is true and correct Of the affairs
of the said Company that the said Insurance Company
the bona de of at least One Hundred ri oas.
and Dollars of actual cash capital invested in socks and
bonds or in mortgages real estate double the
amount for which the is morgased that the said
Company has notion deposit in any State Territory
elsewhere, any portion of its capital earnings as
guarantee fund for purpose whatever that they
the above described officers of said Insurance Com
pany.
ALFRED S. GILLETT, Vice President.
| JAMES D. ALyoRD, Secretary.
| Subscribed and sworn to before this 18th day of
JAMES McCAHEN, Alderman.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
County of Philadelphia
Charles u. Knight, Prothy. c. P. do hereby
certify that James McCahen whose name is ap-
pended to the jurat of the foregoing deposition
was on the date thereof an Alderman and Elk OH.
clio Justice OF the Peace, in and for the City Of
Philadelphia, and that verify believe the sigma
lures thereto to be genuine.
| ~, In testimony whereof, l have bereunto
Is set my hand and affixed my official
| seal this 18th day OF January, 1851.
'@~' CHARLES b. KNIGHT.
| Prothy, e. P.
Auditor's Office. Iua,
DEs MoINRs, February, 9Th, 1851.
1t is hereby certified, that on the sOth day of jan
uary, 1861, sworn statement was filed in this
office, showing the condition of the Gisard Fire and
Narsne Insurance Company, located at Philadelphia
in the State of Pennsylvania on the LIST day Of jan
1861, in accordance with provisions of an act Of
the General Assembyof the State OF Iowa, entitled
IAN Act in relation to Insurance Companss, ap-
proved January 2Sth, 1857, and an Act amendatory
thereto, approved February 9th 1861" that said
statement shows that said Company is possessed Of
the requisite amount Of capital. and invested as
required by law.
| Authority is therefore given to the above named
Company to transact business of Insurance in this
State in accordance with the laws thereof until the
3lst day of January, A. D., 1852.
| skIt is also certified, that THOS. D. SMITH, ESQ.
of Muscatine has been duly appointed BY said
Company their lawful Agent and Attorney for the
County of Muscatine, with full power to take risks
of insurance therein. and to acknowledge service
ofprocess, as provided by law. upon his filing with
the Clerk of the District Court in and for said
county, certified copy of the statement on file in
this office. 1t is further certified that the attached
is a true and correct copy of the statement.
~ In testimony whereof, have hereunto
/, set my hand and affixed my seal of office.
this 9Th day of February, 1861.
~~ J. W. CATTELL, Auditor of etate.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

Of the condition of the Fulton Insurance Com.
pany the 31st day Of December, 1850, as required
by laws of tho State OF Iowa, passed January 1857
NAME AND LOCATION.
1 The name of this Company is the "Tulton Insur.
ance Company and located in the city of New York.
CAPITAL.
Tie amount of capital stock is $500, O0O, 90
The amount of its capital stock paid in 100000, 90
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-03-08

Ut the condition cf the Security Fire 1nsurance
Company, tho thirty first day of December, 1860
made to tho Auditor of the State Of Iowa, ursuant
to the Of that State entitled can act to reg
porated by the State of Iowa." approved. ri /
-.t a.tg- NAME AND LOCATION. e.
TIL name Of this company 'sThe Security Fire In
surance Company" and is located in the City of New
York.
The amount of capital stock is $500 200, 90
The amount Ofcaptal stock paid up,is 5OO,00O,OO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25
EVACUATION OF HARPER's FERRY.

On Saturday morning, June 18th, Gen. Johnston
withdrew from Harper's Ferry, with nearly all his
forces, for the purpose of advancing upon Gen.
McClelland, who is threatening him from the
direction of Romney, at the head, as 1T IS stated,
of Is, 900 men. If this be correct, We may ex-
pect soon to hear of an important engagement In
the vicinity of Romney.
Tt is also stated that the forces which were ap-
preaching Harper's Ferry from the Maryland side,
numbered % 900 men. These will probably be
kent in check by the batteries on the Virginia
Heights.
The bridges at Harper's Ferry were destroyed
BY Confederate forces, also the public buildings,
the machinery and property being first removed,
except small quantity of corn which was destroy
ed.
It may be interesting to state that not bridge
remains on the Potomac from Georgetown to Cum
bcrland.
The evacuation is approved by all our military
men.
The Richmond Examiner, speaking of the evac-
uation Of Harper's Ferry, says:
"That the event is distasteful, cannot be denied,
but reason will not condemn this retreat The
force and General at Harper's Ferry were perhaps
the most effective that Virginia had il the field,
and in that position they useless. What end
did they serve there? It said that they protect
ed the Valley of Virginia. But Harper's Ferry
was not the only key to the Valley, and the fact
that the troops of McClellan the other day at
Romney, is proof of the fact. The truth is, when
the arms and machinery were removed form Har-
pcr's Ferry, and when Alexandria was helplessly
abandoned, the occupation Of the former town
ceased to be IN object of Importance. 1t might
once have been considered part of the line of the
Potomac, but when Alexandria and the Hampshire
road were surrendered, We ceased to command the
line of the Potomac with Harper's Ferry. Our
best army locked up there for no purpose, and
many we'll informed people rather Wonder that it
has not been withdrawn before, Il an that it is
removed to fields on which it may be proftably
employ ed'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25
FROM RICHMOND.
employed
Correspondence of the Petersbu


RICHMOND, June 20.-As early as 8 m to-
day our city was filled with startling rumors. AS
they are every body's tongue, will give them
to you, with the remark, that | furnish them as
rumors only.
One of the most exciting is, that Gnn. B. +.
Butler has landed 10000 renforcements at New
port News, and was marching on Bethel Church.
Col. Magruder, it is reported, to avoid being sur
rounded, has fallen back on Yorktown. 1t is also
stated that a messenger had reached here from
Col. Magruder, with despatch to Gen. Lee for
reinforcements. The request complied with +,
aud several companies have gone to Col Ms aid.
Another rumor, and highly gratifying one it is,
represents that the notorious Gen. Lyon, Lincoln 8
supple tool in Missouri, has been captured at
Boonvie, Mo, by the gallant Gov. G. f. Jackson.
1t is said that 500 Hessans were also captured,
along with their bloodthirsty leader. The capture
is said to have taken place last nj ght. The tdings
were telegraphed by the Southern lines to Mobile
and from thence to this city. And yet another
report is, that Gen j. E. Johnston, who com
mands the Confederate forces Winchester
has met and has defeated McClelland's forces
Harpers Ferry, killing, wourdinS and taking pris-
oners abaut 3 900. This news is almost too good
to be true, but as it is every tongue [ send it.
The Wing locates the fight near Manassas juno
tion | presume you will be Informed by telc-
graph should the intelligence be confirmed here
after.
have been informed on reliable authority, that
the residence of Mr. Gibson, delegate in the Fir
gna Legislature from Hampshire county, was en-
tered few days since by party Of Lincolnites,
and robbed of silver plate and other articles to the
value of $1,000. The scouudrcls then insisted
that the old gentleman should take the oath of al
Elegance to the United States, which he peremptor-
ly refused to do. Being an old man, further
violence was offered.
Lave just seen and converscd with Col. John
ston, Of the Confederate Army, stationed in this
city. He informs that Gen. Fauntlcroy's son
is direct from Winchester and he says the report
regarding an attack by Gen. J. L. Johnston upon
Netherlands forces counot be correct, as when he
left Gen. j. was quartcrcd in his (F.'s) mothers
huu>e
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25
NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEERS.

The following companies comprise the Fifth, Sixth,
Seventh Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Regiments
of North Carolina Volunteers:
Fifth Regiment Chatham Rifles Captain Ihrie: Nom
Light Infantry, captain McRae; Ellis Guards capt
Love; Beat:e's Ford R1emen captain IIouston Noun
tain Boys captain Corbet; Tar River Guards captain
Perry; Davie Sweepstakes. captain Kelly; Franklin
Rifles, captain Green; Sandy Creek Rough and Ready,
captain Jackson; Poplar Spring Grays captain Spiyey
Stationed at Garysburg.
ISixfh decentralization Volunteers captain Cole
man: Madison Light Infantry, captain Peak; Black
Mountain Boys, captain McErov; Rutherford Rifemen,
captain Lee Rutherford Volunteers, captain Leaven-
thorpe; Haywood Rangers, captain Love; Jefferson
Davis Macon County Guards captain Angel Henderson
Guards captain Ship; Kings Mountain Grays captain
Briggs Buncombe Guards, captain Thrash. Stationed
Raleigh.
Seventh Observation-Disclosures Crews. captain Spar-
row; Hyde Volunteers captain Leh Tar River Bows
captain Johnson Hartford Light Infantry captain
Sharpe; Currituek Atlantic Rifles, captain Lindsey:
Roanoke Guards, captain Lamb Company of Martin
County. captain Clement; Washington County Volun-
teers, captain Gillian; John Harvey Guards CAPTAIN
johnson; Independent Greys, captain Cohoon Sta
toned at Hntteras and Ocracoke
Eighth Regiment-Bladen Guards, CAPTAIN Georpe
TAFT Biaden Light Infantry captain Rob Tait Holmes
Rfemen captain Chestnut; Independent Blues captain
Williams; Robson Rife Guards. captain Normept :.
Columbus Guards, No, /, captain Ellis. Onslow Crews
captain Redd; Noores Creek Rifle Guard captain
Hawesi Columbus Guards, No. 3, captain George;
Scotch Boys, capt. Malloy. Stationed a Wilmington
Ninth Regiment.-Orange Guards, captain Jones:
Guford Greys, captain Sloan: Goldsboro Rifles cant
Grafton; Goldsbnro Volunteers, captain Whitaker; Will
Light Infantry, captain Barnes; Pitt yoiun,ears
captain Sngeltary; Marlboro Guards captain Morrill,:
Dixie Rifles captain Strong; North Carolinl Guards
captain whitfield Tuckahoe Braves captain Wooten
10 TINS regiment the Artillery Company under COM
mand Of Capt Fender, will be attached
Tenth Regfment-German Volunteers, Captain Kor-
nelson; Rife Guards, captain Meares; Cabarrus Black
Boys. captain Atwell; Cape Fear Rifemen can,a;n
Hawkins; Sampson Rangers captain Faison: Fair Blnf
Volunteers captain Smith; Columbus Guards No 4
captain sanly; Columbus Guards, No q captain Toon
Confederate GreJs captain Denison: Wilmington Light
Infantry, captain McI2ae. Stationed at FORTS Caswou
and Johnson. 'i
Eleventh. Regimsnt-Town Fork Invincibies. canta;n
Mes'moreiand; Mountain Boys, captain pepper: Blue
Ridge kIhemen capt Graves; Davidson Guards cantan
LEACH Forsyth Guards captain Wharton; Surry Marks
men; captain Gimeri Mountain Tigers captain Waneb
Yadkn Gray Eagles, captain Connolly Forsyth Ride.
Stationed At Danrille r' Ai'ief'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25
NORTH CAROLINA ITEMS.

BR,eAp1ER-GENERAL D. FL. HILI~-lt gives
us pleasure to record the following apPo,ntmGn, Dy
Gov Ellis, by and with the consent Oh Inc u'h'"'
&c Col. D. Fl. Hill, LIST Regiment of North Caro-,
lima Volunteers to be BrgardieGe0sfa. OF .he
first Brigade of N. G. Volunteers, IUr ois'l W
ed services at the battle at Bethel Church. V'rsn
ia. to take rankfrom June 10th, lS6l.-RoIe'g"
Journal
Sixth REGIMENT OF VOLUNTEERS The fol-
lowing officers we're elected by the Sixth Regiment
of Volunteers in this city on Monday last;
Colonel, Stephen Lee, of Buncom6e;
Lieut.. Colonel R. G. A. Love of Haywood;
Major, Capt. Briggs, of Gaston-Ioh Stand.
This regiment we learn, has been ordered to Yorktown
pg Two companies have passed through here
since our last ssue-one from Ashe county, capt
Cox, 96 men; aud one from Yadkin, Capt. Cooley,
100 men.-4Salisbury Hdtchman.
SUPREME CoURT.-The Clerk is directed to
give notice that owing to the peculiar state of the
docket cases from
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

EXEMPT THE VOLUNTEERS FROM POLL lax.
We have drawn up and forwarded to be present.
ed to the State Convention, with only our own
humble name attached, a petition praying that
Volunteers who shall enlist for and during the
War, in addition to the regular pay, might be ex-
empted from the payment of Poll Tax forever
I'VE hope that august body will at once per-
ceive the justice as weIl the sound policy of our
suggestion, and lessIate aceordingly.-St0tesO'He
Express
SUPERIOR CoURTs.-Judges Osborne and Heath
having made permanent exchange of circuits, as
we learn, the Fall circuits of the Superior Courts
will be held, subject to voluntary exchanges, as
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

"TuE BEST SPEECH FOR THE TIMEs"-Th
Fredericksburg News publishes letter which
thus cbaracterzes the speech of Gen Lee, whole
ing vociferously called on for speech at 0aug,
Court House, appeared, and said he had much
more important matters on bis mind than speech.
making; advised all who were in service to be drill
ing, and those who for good reasons were not to
attend to their private affairs and avoid the excite.
mcnt and rumors of crowds, &c. We coincide with
the News in it's estimate Of the excellence u this
speech