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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

TIE ORIGIN OF THE STARS AND
STRIPES. AT the commencement of
the Revolutionary war, the Colonies
could not, of course, continue to use
the British flag, and were consequently
compelled to construct original devices
for their standard. For instance, that
of the Connecticut troops contained the
arms of the Colony, surrounded by the
motto"Qui traaststlit sustsnet," Gle
who has brought us hither sustains us. }
The flag unfurled by General Putnam
on Prospect Hill, July, 10, ITS, was
red, having on one side the above mot
to, and on the other the words, can
appeal to Heaven The latter motto,
combined with the figure Of pine tree,
was the flag of the Massachusetts Col.
onial Cruisers. That used by Colonel
Moultrie, at the taking of Fort Johns
ton, on James Island, September 10,
IT'S, was large blue one, with q
crescent in one corner. The flag of the
floating batteries was tree on the
middle of white ground, with the
motto, "Appeal to Heaven" The
tree on this flag, and on the preceding
one, was an emblem of Union, The
flag used by the Commander-in- Chief
Of the Continental Navy consisted of q
yellow field, with rattlesnake in the
middle, in the attitude of striking, and
the words underneath this, 'sDon't
tread on me- As far back as 1854 a
snake, divided into thirteen parts, with
the initials of a Colony on each Of the
parts, and the motto, "Join or die, y
was frequent representation of the
disunited Colonies. When the union
Of the Colonies took place, the rattle
snake was united. as on the flag JUS
mentioned. This device Of the rattle
snake is still retained in the presen
seal of the War Department.
On the 18th Of June, 1777, the Con
/ tinental Congress passed a resolution
"that the flag Of the United States b
3 thirteen stripes, alternate red andwhite
that the Union be thirteen stars, white
3 in blue field, representing a nes
a constellation"
In 1894, an act Of the Federal Con
gress increased the number of tn
a stripes and Of the stars, respectively
/ to fifteen. This was our flag durin
= the war of 1872. In 1918, anothe
act restored the original number q
stripes, and declared that star shoul
> be added for each new State. Up
h this date, the stars had been arrange
y in a circle, as a symbol Of Union an
IL duration but since then, they hay
s been generally arranged in the form {
!, single large star. 60.
- If we look little more closely int
= the historical origin of our flag, v
~ find that it was purposely symbolic
il Of Union. The original red ground
taken from the Union Jack Of EN-
! land. The old banner of St. Georg
IS was red cross upon a white feld.-
ID The cross of St. Andrew, the bad|
70 by which the Scots distinguished then
Va selves in the first crusade, was upon
E. white blue field. Upon the union
If England and Scotland in 1907, the
D. crosses were, by proclamation
is Queen Anne in that year, united al
in became the national flag Of Gre
Ia Britain, and continued to be such Vi
ID til the union with Ireland in 1901, Wit
), tho banner Of St. Patrick was cor
le bined with it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
Volunteers' 4deeting.

HEAD QuARrERs 1sr Iowa REGIMENT,
Barracks Company " A."
At meeting of Company A, held Friday
May II, 1861, Lieutenant Beach, command
ing acting, as President, and Orderly Ser
geant Campbell acting as Secretary, the
Lieutenant stated the object of the meeting
to be to return the thanks of the company
to the citizens Of Muscatine, and especially
to the ladies, for their generous and muuif.
cent present Of provisions and Injuries to
this company. On motion, the following
resolutions, offered by him, were unanimous
ly adopted: 10
Resozued, That Company A hereby tender, with
soldiers sincerity, the thanks of the company to
the citizens Of Muscatine for their bountful and
timely gift of provisions, including, it does, not
only super abundance of substantias, but every
delicacy that the appetite and taste Of an epcuri
an could desire. -.
Resozued, That this company, in an especial
manner, owe to the ladies of Muscatine the most
unlimited gratitude for the noble part they have
taken in sending this company forth. They have
by their voices and conduct inspired US with new
love for our country, and an increased devotion to
our flag. They have clothed US and fed US, and
If we needed any other incentive to duty, would
lind it in the smiles of appreciation we expect
IoLn tue IdOleS OF MuScatlne, on our return from
the service of our country.
Resolued, That by good conduct and devotion to
duty, and fearless fronting of the enemies Of our
country, whenever ami wherever we NAV meet
them, we will endeavor to deserve the tender
membranes and kind considerations 80 pro-
fusely lavished upon us by the citizens of Mus
catine.
Resolved, That this company hereby authorize
and request fellow citizen, VIM. B. Keller, to
stand at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Second |
street, at such time as he may appoint, and give
three cheers for the ladies of Muscatne three for
the citizens of Muscatine, three for the Union and
three for the Iowa volunteers.
ResObsed That we request the daily papers of |
Muscatine to publish the proceedings of this meet
ing.
Henry O'Connor, ESQ.,, being called for,
made an eloquent and stirring speech. He
spoke of the sacrifices which the volunteers
bad made on the altar of their country, and
he pointed them to the bountiful contribu-
lion as an evidence that their services were
fully appreciated by those they had left at
nome. He especially referred to the honor
upon them by the fair ladies of
heir favorite city. They were brave as well
IS affectionate. They wished, while they
we're solicitous for the safety of their below
ID friends in the company, that every man I
hould show himself hero, and come back !
With no shots in tho back. The speech was +
Interrupted with shouts of applause. The ?
o '"s adjourned with three times three wild g
f cIu cheers for the ladies, and all their
L'ss BEACH, Commanding, :
o.,.s. President.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
HINTS FOR THE FREr.-Somebodv

HINTS FOR THE FRET.-Somebody
says: edo not wear cotton stockings !:
your feet will be blistered by a six
hours march. Wear wooden stockings,
and if you can find means to dip the
soles in melted tallow before starting,
your feet will not be blistered at all,N
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

SPRING. Every spring God works
countless wonders. Out O. little bud
He brings branch with leaves, and
flowers, and fruits. From tiny seed
He evolves whole plant, with it's sys-
tenn Of roots and branches. And, more
wonderful still, we sec springing into
life a new generation of insects and
creeping things, and birds and beasts.
"In wisdom thou hast made them all"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

BeTThe salt formed in the boilers
Of large steamer, would, if not pre-
vented by blowing off or surface con-
densation, amount to twenty tuns per
day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

SHIPMENT OF LuxBRR.-Mr. Bradford, agent
for @. C.Washburne, in the lumber business
at this place, has shipped to Iowa City and
Washington, during the week, 10000 feet OF
dressed flooring and 40, 900 feet fencing.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

~Dr. White, of Iowa City, has been
selected as Surgeon of the Iowa Regiment.
DR.. Reichenbach, Of Walcott formerly Of
Muscatine,) his assistant.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Illinois coal
sIawk Eye Stat'-3 izeelevated drum
See the "sian @eltreguaing arhghD most beautiful
See the Regulator Paro and closed topand the Quincy Cy;
the "oston Cooks and first eand the Quincy CITY,
Paro'3 and the Quincy City,
Oo"6 szesheavest
"Ova Boxor churches
yfounda frs
AND SEEl CALL AND SEEl
md bring old Iron
andR
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

az Business seems to be lively in tho
country. We noticed fourteen wagon loads
of lumber going out in one direction, Friday.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

STATE FAIR PREMIUM LIST. - We are IN
debted to ]. 81. Wallace, Esq, Secretary OF
the Iowa Agricultural Society, for printed
copy Of the premium list of the next snnua'
Fair, which is to be held ct Iowa City, Sept
24--27. Copies may be had ofMr. Wallace
ut his Office in this city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

RsxARKABLN DIscovsRY.-The editor OF
tho Rsvie.c, after trying in vain BY means
both fair and unfair to send Democratic
partisan to the Senate, has just discovered
that there was no vacancy to fill from this
county! That is rich!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

WAR TERMs.-A battalion is BODY
smaller than a regiment-say two or
four companies-and is commanded BY
a major. A regiment is composed Of
eight companies, and is commanded by
a colonel, also lieutenant colonel and
q major. A brigade is composed Of
two or moro regiments, and is COM
manded by brigadie- general. A
division is composed Of two or more
brigades, and is commanded by major
general. Lieutenant general is an Of
fee created in honor Of General Scott,
after the war with Mexico, and is, in
this country peculiar to him only. 70
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
River News.

The Fred Lorenz is running on the Ohio.
The steamer Castle Garden has laid up at St.
Louis; also the Luzerne at Montrose.
DRowNED.-A man named William Blakemore
jumped overheard from the steamer Metropolitan
at Red Rock on her trip down and was drowned.
He belonged to st. Louis, and was employed as a
stryker on the boat: He was deranged. and jump
ed in voluntarily. HIS body was not recovered.
Quick TRIP.-The steamer Sucker State, Capt.
Rhodes, passed up at II o'clock Saturday morning,
in Mirty.three hours from st. Louis. She had
cabin full of passengers flor the upper country.
TEE NORTHERN L1NH.-We are sorry to learn
that the Northern Line packet Company have re-
solved to withdraw all their boats except four-the
Hawkeye State, Sucker State. Northerner and
Northern Light Business is 80 dull at present, es-
peciay down stream that it is deemed necessary to
confine the packet business to one boat every 9th
er day from st. Louis. The boats above named
are the finest and swiftest in the trade, not being
surpassed by any afoat on western waters.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
DETAINED LErTERs.-The following letters,
are detained at the Muscatine Post Office
for want of postage or proper direction:

DETAINED LETTERs.-The following letters
are detained at the Muscatine Post Office
for want of postage or proper direction:
UNPAID.
Messrs. Root & Cady. Chicago, Ill.
Samuel Brand, Atalissa, Iowa.
Mr.. Campbell Ellison Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Miss Mary E. Wylie. Charlottesville, Iowa.
Miss Harriet Hunt, Iowa City, Iowa.
Miss Mary Fenton. Brant, Erie CO., N. Y.
Miss Ellen Rusley, Moscow, Iowa.
Mr.. Patrick McKillip, Bellevue, Iowa.
VIM. McKillip, Bellevue, Iowa.
Mrs. o. A. Watt, St. Louis.
Geo. W. Wright, Post Office.
Mr. William Cow, Bridgeville, Muskingum CO., o.
John Dunn, Coatzville P. O., Chester CO., Penn.
John Naylor, Marietta, Lancaster co., Penn.
This letter has the three.cent stamp cut from an
envelope and pasted on another envelope, which is
contrary to law.l
H. Blaise, New Orleans.
Finley b. McGrew, Smithfeld, Jefferson co., O.
Daniel GARNER, Gainesville, Sussex CO., NJ.
Treasurer of Louisa County, Wapello, Iowa.
Samuel or Sarah Mcbride, Edinburg, Lawrence
county, Penn.-(This letter has cancelled postage
stamp
Sophia Beemer or Mary Beemer. Seignior, VAL
praise, Indiana st., in hast.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson. Chicago, Ill.
john P. Bruce & Co., st. Joseph, Mo:
StepneA Roberts, Lake City, Mimi.
MISS M e. Ndsell, Pike, Bradford co., Pa.
Iowa.
Mrs. Mary J. Roberts. o ddsyille. III.
Nathan Smith, Lincoln anoq.n,,;n d.. os
Bedford CO.., Pa. >el1'A" oo' "in'e'
Mr., NJ. NJ. Bartlett.
IMPROPERLY DIRECTED.
Mr.. D. G. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. unintel..
Wms Duncan, Boyton, Canada West-fonS |
cents paid Canada letters are 10 cents.
Henry Madison, Pine Island, Olmstead co.. Iowa
-[no such post Office or county in Iowa.
Miss Martha Hollingsworth, Keokuk county,
Iowa:
Mister Peter Kamm, Madison county, st. Illinois
VIM. P. Owens, Company B., Illinois Regiment
eass 0Apt. @. McNsal
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
Dies MONIES, May 10th, 1861.

DEAR JOURNAL: The Iowa Legislature
convened in extraordinary session, yesterday,
at half-past two P. M. The organization in
both Houses was effected tremendously. The
Republicans magnanimously resolved to
throw aside all partizan feelings in the cleo
ton of officers. No caucus was held. A
committee was appointed, in both Houses,
to announce the names of candidates.
The following gentlemen were elected
officers of the Senate J. H. Sanders, Rep,
Secretary; R. W. Welslager, DEM, of Oska-
loosa, Assistant Secretary VIM. Ensley,
Dem, of DesMoines Co., Sergeant-at- Arms
Richard Davis, Messenger Fred. Michel,
Janitor. The enrolling and engrossing clerk
ships are not yet filed. A. NJ. Scott, OF
Jefferson county, will have one of these
positions.
The House was organized as follows
VIM. Thompson, DEM, of Henry Co., Chief
Clerk Charles Aldrich, First Assistant ; B
F. Little, DEM, Polk Co., Engrossing Clerk
L. h. Smith, Rep, Kossuth Co., Enrolling
Clerk Levi J. Wells, Rep, Polk Co., Ser
geant-at. Arms Jester Hedge, Dem, Polk
Co., Dosr-keeper o. Mckay, First Messen
ger F. Peabody, Second Messenger E. S
Bolton, First Paper Folder Charles sher
man, Second Paper Folder D. W. Hutton
Janitor. @er a
Gov. Baker introduced resolution in the
House, declaring in favor of paying the vol
unteers from the State Treasury, from the
date of their enlistment to the date that they
are mustered into the United States service,
and from the date of their discharge to their
arrival at their homes. This resolution met
with opposition and was laid on the table.
1t will, however, be revived. The Govern
or's message will be read to both Houses
this morning. A short, harmonious and
working session, is anticipated.
Yours, in great haste, D.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Su1c1DE.-About o'clock Thursday af-
ternoon, Henry Soto, German, between
"a and 25 years of age, was found dead in
the stable of Jacob Butler, Esq. Coroner
Chaudoin was called, who summoned jury
to hold an inquest. 1t was found that the
deceased had cut his throat with razor,
producing such a horrible cash that death
must have resulted almost Instantly. An
intimate acquaintance testified that some
days ago the deceased told him that he
feared Mr. Bntler had been informed of the
fact that he had taken some old iron belong
ing to former employer and sold it for his
own benefit, remarking that if he was sure
Mr.. B. knew it he would kill himself. Mr..
B. testified that he had never been informed
of such circumstance. Soto had been
about six months in Mr.. Buffers employ,
and given good satisfaction. He was a
single man.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

+. CLEANING Gun BARRELs.-We sec
in the Scientific american and other
papers recipes for cleaning gun bar
rels. They are all open to the obiec-
ton that they involve the use of water,
thus requiring time to dry the barrels
and mourning the danger Of rust. We
give method used by scientifcsports-
men in England with success Get q
quantity Of quicksilver which can be
Kept in strong pill box, and when the
barrel is foul place the thumb on the
nipple, pour the quicksilver in at the
mouth, and then run it up and down
for few minutes. Turn it back into
the box and the barrel will be perfectly
clean. The mercury forms an ANAL
gam with the lead and removes it. The
cad can be taken from the mercury
BY straining. !4e
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Green's majority 245.

EThe Upton Democrat seys "osH 10
still slowly progressing on the Upton Rail
road.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

FALL OF WALL-The alley wall of the
rear wing to the Ogilvie House fell down
about noon Sunday, in consequence OF
insecure foundation. Fortunately nobody
was near enough to get hurt. The wall had
been considered unsafe for some days, and
workmen had already been engaged to take
it down the next day to rebuild it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

~ The currency war in Chicago has re-
suited in the almost universal discrediting
of all Illinois banks except those in the list
to which the Muscatine banks have for some
time confined themselves. This list COM
prises banks secured by Northern stocks
A move is on foot to reduce some OF than
to s per cent. discount.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

D@rAbout 100 persons were in attendance
Saturday, at the picnic given by Mr.. Day
nudes school. After pleasant ride on the
ferry boat, Decalion, the company proceeded
to grove in the vicinity Of Drury's Land
ing, where they partook Of a sumptuous
repast provided by the ladies, and engaged
in the usual festivities of such occasions,
until they were compelled by the rain to
seek more comfortable quarters. Not
withstanding the frequent showers during
the day, they all seemed to have q pleas
ant time, and returned in the evening,
fully convinced that picnic without rain
would be somewhat of novelty,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
OUR CAPITOL CORRESPONDENCE.
Dies NolNIs, May 16, 1861.


The two houses adjourned yesterday NOR
ming, after brief session. A resolution
was offered in tho House, by Mr.. Kellogg, Of
Decatur. (Dem.,) yesterday, plsdging every
man, and every dollar Of the State, for the
maintenance of the Union. After some dis
cussion 1t was unanimously passed. The
vote was one Of the most hearty and en-
phatic ever heard in any assembly, and was
vocifsrously applauded by the spectators.
Two bills were presented, yesterday by
Bereman, of Hsnry-one to legalizs the acts
of certain Boards Of Supervisors, and city
and town corporstions, and the other to pro-
vide for the pay Of volunteers for services.
These were referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs, which has agreed to report
in favor of their passage. The first bill is
designed simply to 1egalise certain steps al
ready taken-not to confer any power to do
nate means for the support Of the families Of
volunteers, or for the support Of volunteers
themselves
The bill appropriating means to pay thu
volunteers by tho State, until accepted BY
the Federal Government, provides that thei1
nav shall commence at the date of their &C
ceptance by the Governor, and cease whel
accepted by the government
Judge Hall introduced resolution in tn
House, to-day, for the appointment Of
committee upon the part of the State
Iowa, to confer with The civil authorities Q
the State of Missouri, with reference to th
apprehended difficulties on our souther
, borders. The fate Of this resolution is dill
ficult to foretell. It passed to its secon
reading and was referred to the committe
on Federal Relations.
l The Senate passed tho concurrent resol'
! ton Of Kellogg, Of Decatur, mentione
above, to-day.
'' Both Houses have adjourned over ii
= Monday, when work will begin in earnest.
The omission of the Legislature at Il
last session in the matter of the Fee b
:, will be supplied at this session. The he
. enue Law will also be revised and som
:. what changed, at least with respect to
vertising the delinquent tax list. The
will also be some legislation on the subje
of schools.
|" The capital is overaowing with stranger
Vandever and Curtis are here and Harl'
"a is expected. There are many military m
m here. Captains of newly organized milf
Of ~ companies are very plentiful, and all II
~ chase after his excellency, Gov. Kirkwoo
ID The message Of the Governor gives good Sc
I'd isfaction. Moro anon. ). ". L.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

| mustered States,
and those called out in anticipation of second requis
ton, will have been in quarters considerable time be-
fore they will be called into service if at all 1t but
just that provision be made for payment of the who
thus promptly and periodically stepped forth in
fence of the country o the time lost by them before
being actually received by the United States and rec
ommenc that you make the necessary appropriations for
that purpose.
In edition to the two regiments thus accepted by me-
have already received tenders of companies enough
make up five regiments and have been strongly
urged by them and many other good citizens,
the State. In view of the fact that all had was
without authority of the law and the further fact that
assemble did not feel Justified in so doing, but have
recommended in all that all such companies should
if possible keep up their organization and should
Interfering materially with their ordinary business
thus keeping in large organised and partially
drilled force to meet emergencies
In addition the passage of legaxing what has
thus far been dons and providing for expenses thus
incurred will be duty carefully to examine what
further the State should to meet necessities
and future contingencies.
In my judgment there two objects which in your
elaboration you should keep steadily in view, and
which recommend to your serious consideration, viz
the protection of State against INVASION and the
aid it may require
Our State supposed by many be exposed to attack
the South by reckless from Missouri and the
Wetby Indians Missouri is unfortunately strangely
infected with the heresy Of secession which is hurng
many OF the Southern States to ruin What may
the ultimate result in that State do not know
Should she unfortunately attempt to dissolve her
necton with the Union. serious trouble may, and
ably will spring up along Southern bordeys Even
IN that event hardly anticipate armed invasion
regular military that State Surrounded
she BY Kansas Illinois, and Iowa. such invasion by
her would be sheer Madness and it to l.
against such danger # not by her calm judg
tnct of self But reckless men within
limits may take advantage of the unsettled conds
Ion Of public affairs to organize asystem of border
for the purpose of PLUMBER and it your duty to
properly guard against this danger.
The known facts that the troops have wholly u
reat part been withdrawn from the forts in tho
les west Of and the restraint of their
emoved from the indian tribes border that g.
he Indians have received probably highy-colored
In regard to the and that sc
tnce tho massacre at Spirit Lake In State, some
ears snce which wholly unpunishsd they have IN
hoWn An aggressive disposition coupled with tho fact