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Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16
Any Union man against any Secession
Sympathizer

If the sole object of Govern nhent is to en-
rich ice-holdsrs, then we admit that the
existence Of more than one political party in
the nation may breed trouble, and divide
the Union sentiment" If however public
officers are mere servants of the people, then
we say let all loyal people be one party in
defending the integrity of the nation. and
half a dozen parties If they please,in the mat
ter of distributing the offices. In selecting
officers. every party convention is divided
into dozen parties. In awarding Govern
ment contracts there are numberless parties
within the Republican party. Let every
patriot stand by the Government, and freely
express his wishes as to who of his loyal fell
low citizens shall be elevated to public eta
tion. That is no more a division of the
Union sentiment, than it is a division of a
party for two men to 60 before a Convention
as candidates for the same office. The peo-
pie never did and never will all hit exactly
together upon one man for given Office
The only circumstances under which It is es-
sential that all Union men should agree to
vote for the same candidates, are when, by
dividing their vote, Secessionsts may cree p
into position. We have no confidence in any
mans patriotism who would not vote for any
candidate true to the flag of the country,
from whatever motives, and of whatever
partY> against any candidate who is in sym
pathy with treason and rebellion. That
means that we want Banks to whip john
ston, if they come together; and that in an
issue between Republican Union man and
a pretended Democrat who does not hate
Secessionism and treason, whether the issue
be on the battle field or at the ballot box,
we want the Secessionist to be defeated.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16
A Truthful Mans Statement concerning
the Panic at Bnll Run.

The reckless correspondents Of the Eastern
Union press, will never have done drawing
spirited pictures of the trout" of our army in
the late battle 1t would seem as though
they were contending for valuable prize,
which had been offered for The man who
coald succeed in bringing the Federal troops
into the most glaring disgrace. The accounts
are batch of contradictions, and were prob
ably, for the most part, written simply be-
cause the frightened writer's saw nothing, and
must therefore rely upon their own fertile
imaginations. in furnishing the letters for
which they are paid. Who believes that
thousands of men could fight ten hours with
out food, and then run Senty odd miles over
a dusty road without water? Mupehausen's
tales read like calm history in comparison
with such stupendous lying. Geo. P. Put
nam the great New York publisher, and
man of unimpeachabe veracity. was on the
field, and says that the panic. though cause
less and disgraceful did not last more than
twenty minutes, and that he and others re-
mained for more than two hours thereafter
within two or three miles of Bull Run, hand
ing water to wounded soldiers, with perfect
safety. Here is his statement:
1t is due to our brave troops, and to the
New York troops especially-not one of
whola was 10 be seen on the roRd-that this
disgraeeful and demoralizing impression
should be promptly removed. We should be
wholly disgraced before the world if these
stories had been true. The truth should be
shown, whatever the consequences; but libels
on our whole army, after the noLle stand and
the heroic service done that day, are more
than wicked.
Let me add that it was the First New Jer-
sey Regiment, Col. Montgomery, coming up
from Vienna, at P. NJ, which so promptly
and elfectually stopped the stampede, put the
wagonsin perfect order, regulated everything
! on the road, and then, at =. NJ, marched ON
toward the battle field They deserve oil
credit for this important service. To show
how effectual it was, | need only repeat that
Tilley, Of Rhode Island, and myself remained
till 81 o'clock at the very spot where the
stampede was stopped, where We had tho
melancholy satisfaction of aiding with cup
of pure water the wounded and sick men who
came limping from the field. The whole
panic was stopped in twenty minutes. 1t
was causeless and dsgracetul during this
time, ard at the place where it occurred. The
day wss lost by it but, as far as the retreat
or fight was concerned, it was stopped with
in two or three miles. and in lees time than it
takes to write about it.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

The PATRIOTISM OF PENNsYLvANIA.-Kun-
gle of Strawberry Valley went home to Penn.
sylvania, and wrote letter back to some
friend here, in which he represented the peo-
pie of that State as being much divided. In
deed, he rather seemed to think it was
pretty close thing whether the old keystone
State would stay with the Union or not.
The following extract from private letter
addressed to James S. Tolls, ESQ, of this
county, and dated Wlkesbarre, Luzerne CO.,
Pa, July 7th, 1861, tells different story.
T. c. Rhodes, the writer is wealthy and in.
huental citizen of Wilkesbarre. He says:
"Luzerae county has tsSeaty four fell com
pdnies in the army. and as many more ready
to 60 at the country's call We are all for
the Union here-men, women and children,
and will spend all of our money and blood to
save our liberties from the hands of such
infamous rebels as jeff. Davis & Co. Seces-
sion is nothing but rebellion, and must and
will be crushed out. People gen.
orally are content to have enough to eat and
wear, anG to spend their labor in the field of
battle. Let us save our'country from destruc.
tion and then we can have some hope of the
future"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

COLONEL MiLEs-Among the melancholy
things which contributed to the great disas-
ter of Sunday is the fact that one of the high.
est officers of the day was in such condition
that he could not give orders for the reserve
Of 10000 men to check the retreat Colonel
Miles, who commanded the reserve divisions,
is now under arrest
Thus read one of the Eastern dispatches
after the late battle. Since it appeared the
report that Col. Miles was under arrest, has
been contradicted. We are of the opinion
that the whole story is the fabrication of some
perfumed newspaper correspondent who ask
ked Col Miles too many silly questions, aud
got snuboed.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

SEWING MACHINES Williams & Opvis's
sewing machines seem to be growing in favor
as the people become acquainted with them.
Armstrong the agent in this city, tells us
that he is hardly able to supply the demand
for them. In an advertisement in yesterday
mornings DEMooRAv the prices wene stated
to be $55 to $50. This was a mistake. The
lowest price is $40. The cost is so little, and
the machines are so easily worked and so
durable, it is not surprising that they sell
readily and give general satisfaction.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16
9ew advertisements.
TWO VERDICTS

TWO VERDICTS
from two very in portant sources, in relation to
CRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE.
The arst Of these decisions is from the pen Of DIR
Chiffon, who moo etooi in this ouuutry IL anay
tic chemist and declares the dye to be absolutely FIRE
from deieterious ingredients. This may be called
TIE SCIENTIFIC VERDICT.
The second decis on is popular The thousands
who use The dye unanimous 10 recommending it
above all others, for the exquisite naturalpess of the
blacks and browns it imparts, and the rapidly of its
effect. This is
TIE PUBLIC VERDICT.
The documents which constitute these verdicts may be
seen at the establishment of Cr,tadoro, No. Astor
House, New York. Is sold everywhere, and applied
by all Hair Dressers.
GEO. W. SMELL, Agent,
au16 130 Washington St, San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

IT is true that think q Government that
begins the work of putting down rebellion
by forming "eamps of instruction" or any
thing of that sort is likely to make very
long job of it. Greeleys Manifesto
White Coat probably has more confidence
in mob than in q well disciplined army.
his confidence is misplaced.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SnIotnE.-On the
South fork of Scott river, August 10th, Geo
Hall, of the firm of Foster 81 Hall sbot b;s
partner Foster, through the thigh, inflicting
dangerous wound, and then shot himself
through the head, causing instant death. No
cause is assigned for the act.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

THN.-The Bee says That the Republican
mass meeting held Tuesday evening in front
of the st. George Hotel, at Sacramento, was
not what ardent and enthusiastic Republi-
cans would wish and desire to see. District
Attorney Cole acted as President, Vice Presi-
dent, Secretary, Treasurer and stenographer; +;
while E B. Crocker and G. W. Badger did
the speaking Those "vsrious cheers" were
few and far between. The question asked
by dozens was, "Where in the world are all
the RepublicansP"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

Dress PARADE OF THE RIFLEs-The Marys-
vile Rifles will parade this afternoon at five
o'clock. As the Oroville company are OK
pected to arrive about that time the "Rhes"
will probably offer them an escort
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16
Union Dem ocratie Mass Meeting.

B. G. WHITMAN, Democratic nominee for Sa
preme Judge, ]. w. McCoRKLE and other elo-
quent speakers will address the citizens of this
place from the Western House corner, on SatRr-
day Evening, Aug. 18th.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

CoRRGcrloN. types made us say that
Michael Casey was the owner Of the building
on the corner of High and Sixth streets
which was destroyed by fire day before yes
tcrday 1t should have been Michael Carey.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

The PLAcERvILLE WEEKLY NEws.-This is
the name of new paper just started at Pla-
cerville, Ell Dorado county. It's handsomely
made up, and advocates the cause of the
Union, supports the Union Democratic ticket
and furnishes much interesting news matter.
We heartily wish Il success The publishers
are Messrs Fumerton & Yarnell.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

How TO SHooT.-In shooting rife, If you
press the trigger gradually, SO as not to
know the precise second when the piece is to
be discharged. you will avoid the nervous
start which is the most common cause Of
failure TO hit the msrk
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

Police MATTERS Kate Malone was tried,
yesterday, for drunkenness and disorderly
conduct and discharged by the Recorder.
Ann Burger, for violating the nuisance or
.dinance, was fined $40, which she paid
promptly
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

BALL OF TIE DowNEy GuARps-The first
annual Ball of the Downey Guards takes
place in their Armory at Sucker Flat, to-
night They have a capacious and splendid
room, capable of accommodating q large
crowd ofjolly dancers. The crowd will be
there
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.

For Sheriff,
J. 8. SLINGERLAND.
For County Clerk
CHARLES L. THOMAS.
For Recorder.
JOHN COLLINS.
For District Attorney,
II. r. MERRILL.
For Tax Collector,
CALVIN McCLAsKY.
For Assessor,
J. II. DOUGHERTY.
For Treasurer,
L. D. CLARK.
For Surveyor,
z. A. WILLIAMS.
For Assembymen,
8. @. TOMPKINS, p. DURNIN, Il. HUGHES
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

DICKINSON ADDRESSING THE PEoPLE-The
venerable Daniel s. Dickinson made Union
speech to over 5000 persons in Broome
county, New York, after the reception of the
news from Bull Run.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

"Is anybody waiting on you ?" said a po-
lite dry goods clerk TO girl from the coan-
try. Yes SIR said the blushing damsel ,
"that is my feller outside. He wouldn't
come in"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16
The Peace Makers.

blessed are the peace makers" says the
Bible. If they Uhe tax payers) endorse this
Christian sentiment, they will vote for Judge
Shattuck, and Barber who are opposed to
Lincoln and the war;"
So says writer in the Marysvile Express
Isn't it touching? But it won't make any
impression upon our deluded people "Mad-
Dess rules the hour" Why there are men in
our very midst who are 80 infatuated with
the Blnck Republiean howl of "the Union,
the Constitution and the enforcement of the
laws that they charge poor. dear, gentle
Mr. Davis with raising q great army with
which to fight Federal troops, months before
any Federal troops were called out; and
Beauregard General Pierre G. Toutant
Beauregard-who is trying so hard to effect
peaceful solution of oil our difficulties
they even say that he is mott peace-maker.
What can we do with such Abolition fanat-
les? If Davis or any one of his followers
should set FIRE to the Federal Capitol, as
peace measure, they would raise howl of
secession" against him. What chance is
there for n conservative man? One Aboli
ZIONIST said in our hearing the other day, that
he believed the secession office e-holders in
California always had been piece-makers but
he was wicked enough to add that he did
not believe that "of such are the Kingdom of
Heaven" If these things 60 On, what chance
have Shattuck Barber and the rest, to be
called to what old Col Saunders calls "tLe
blessed Office Of piece-maker ?"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

HORACE GREELEY.-I sent YOU the other
day the Philosophers proclamation. Greeley
seems suddenly to have resumed the editorial
control of the Tribune For long time Dana
has bullied Greeley, and been master of the
concern. But the defeat of the u S. army at
Manassas has brought ont Greeley in ali his
original luster. The following is from his
paper of last Saturday:
Gen. Scott is now the sheet-anehor OF the
Republic, and everything that strengthens
him strengthens the nation. There can be
no remaining doubt that he was right in the
premises in choosing to postpone an advance,
and that we who differed from him were de-
plorably wrong.
"We have confessed our own terrible mis-
take in the premises, and are trying to amend
it. Gen. Scott has been equally ingenious
and candid. at was q miscalculation of
forces, he says of the recent disaster That
is the real truth. None of US had any idea
of the immense numbers and tr> nendous en-
gnery of war that the rebels had silently col
lected at Manassas Junction. Whoever Or
dered or planned the attack On that position
was utterly unaware OF their strength"
The Tribune is equally .contrite on the
subject of the Cabinet In Tuesdays paper
it demanded the resignation of every member
of the Cabinet On Saturday, it says:
I'VE pray the President to dismiss no one
of his present constitutional advisers. The
public will has unequivocally pronounced
against any change at present. Such a step
would have most unfortunate influence ON
the public mind. We cannot afford such
manifestation in the face of our flushed and
imminent foes AL together, now, md let us
try to work the good ship off the breakers. q"
-Union'S 81. Louis cor.
That's pretty keen in Greeley to charge it
all on Dana-one Of his assistants-especially
if he can make people believe that he had no
control oveI the Tribune when it screamed
"The Nations War Cry-Forward to Rich
mondl" Some will wonder how Greeley has
managed to recapture his paper Horace
called himself scape goat. in his late mani
festo. We suppose Dana is TO be the scape-
goat OF scape goat
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-16

GRArnIo-The telegraphic reporter of the
Express at Sacramento Is a sensation "cuss.
In his report OF the Mcconnell meeting al
that place on Wednesday evening, he says
(see yesteid days Express)
"Mr. Mcconnell, throughout his entire
speech on this unnecessary war, spoke and
eleceh al length, as published an the XaxysyiHe
Erpress Of the issue Of 9Th June. taken from
Madisons reports fMc Coauention Through
out his reading of tie tract C) he was loudly
applauded, and cheer after cheer went up
among the multitude. Owing to an affection
OF the throat he was compelled to cease
speaking and retire, amidst great cheers
So, from this, it would appear that McCon
nell has got the Express of June 9th printed
in pamphlet form, and reads it for speech.
Is that it, Doctor?
Again the report, in speaking of the effect
of Grifiith's speech, says:
"The multitude, who like pillars stood on
the streets, sidewalks, and house-tops, list
ened with admiration TO the gentleman's ex-
eellent, noble and democratic speech
Not very Aattering to public speaker, to
have his auditors stand like pillars, or flee to
the house-tops. The meeting at Sacrament
must have been huge affair. ....:..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-30
The Great English Remedy!
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS.

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This invaluable medicine is unfaing in the cure of
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aud removes all distractions aud speedy cure may be
relied on.
To Married Ladies
it is peculiarly suited. 1t will in short time, bring
on the monthly period with regularity.
Each BOTTLE price One Dollar bears the Government
Stamp of Great Britain, to prevent counterfeits.
CAUTION,
These Pills should OF be taken BY females during the
FIRST THREE MONTHS of Pregnancy, as they are
sure to bring on Miscarriage, but at other time they are
safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pain
in the Back and and Limbs, Fatigue on slight exerton
Paptaton of the Heart Mysteries and Whites, these
Pills will effect cure when all other means have fall
ed aud although powerful remedy, do not contain
IRON calomel, antimony, anything hurtful to the
| constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each package
which should be carefully preserved.
| Sole Agent for the United States and Canada,
| JOB MOSES, Late |. @. Baldwin Co..
Rochester, N. Y.
| N B.-S1O0 and postage stamps enclosed to an!
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Sold by J. B. Dougherty and F. Il. Stone Muscatine
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-30
List of Appointments

For THE FIRST ROUND OF QUARTERLY MEET
1NGs OF THE MuscATINE DISTRICT, Iowa
CONFERENCE:
West Liberty, September 18th and 9Th.
Lexington Circuit, September 14th and 18TH
Bethel, September 10th and 18th.
Richmond, September 2lst and 22d.
Muscatine, September 2Sth and Goth.
Muscatine Station, October 9Th and 9th.
Millersburg, October 10Th and 18th.
Marengo, October 10Th and Goth.
Tallleyrand, October 9th and 2Sth.
Washington Station, November I'd and Sd.
Ainsworth Circuit, November 9th and 10th.
North Liberty, November 10th and 18th.
Blue Grass, November Esd and oath.
District Stewart Meeting to be held at the
City of Muscatine, September goth. Mt two
o'clock P NJ. JOHN HARRIS,
Muscatine, Aug. 20, 81. Presiding Elder.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-30
D. s. ROWE,

TALISSA, MUSCATlNE COUNTY, IOWA.
n tenders hi. services professionally, PLY sican
and Surgeon the citizens of Aaissa and surround
ing country. Calls attended to promptly.
PRIcEs.-visit, Medicine and Prescr ption in town
day or night, 81 90.
If the case becomes protracted reasonable charges b.,
the day.
ONE countries ea,, % cents.
Nedi .i,,r aud Prescription, il tle country, from 81
ents 81 90, owing to the quantity and gind used
Obstetrical cases, fao e1tras,) $500.
10 such charge for mileage for the first three
miles,
All surgical cases in the proportion the above
deduction Of rs per cert will be made in all cases
where payment is made within mont after seryces
are re: .dered.
Though the above il fair statement of charges
yet all accounts, where circumstances would t
dcmandit, are subject to favorable consideration.
Atslissa, july 18th, iet0-wtf.
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For the Journal.


MuSCATINE, aug. 70, loUI.
To MEssRs. GREEN & STONE We have a
right to ask you publicly why you do not
make a statement of your affairs, that your
depositors, who cannot afford in these hard
times to have their money lie idle, or lose it,
may know what their claims against you are
worth.
We have right, also, to ask you, if your
being sued for eight hundred and fifteen dol
lars; (money on deposite, that you have not
paid,) has injured your purse, or your charac-
ter, so that you consider yourselves entitled to
twenty-five hundred dollars damages.
A DEPosIrOR.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-30
&E'g:a1hs. aOs'ss'E
The Blood is the Life.

No shall the poor sufferers in our country Ian
gush their constitutions racked and torn by strong
and dangerous mineral medicines; they will come to
the fountain of health found in simple herbs AMI roots
from natures storehouse. THE MOUNTAIN HERB
PILLS, of innocent mountain plants composed will
reach and stop their Distress and the blood,
newed and cleansed carry through the body the Gle
of health building up the broken constitution,
and carrying life and health where but for them would
have been the wreck of hopethe feeble of suffer-
ing last ended by the cold hand of DEATH Do not let
prejudice your better do not lot your
despair after trying everything else, prevent you from
trying these The blood must be pure, and then sick
is impossible. What great and yet simple truth
is this it appeals to the of all it is the
great key Of the healing art. JUDsoNS NOUN
TAIN HERB PILLS will purify and cleanse it as
as the sun will rise to morrow.
Judssns Mountain Herb Pills are sold by all Medicine
Dealers. August !, I'm.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-30

Hlcn COMPLIMENT TO MuscArINE.-The
last Icwa School Journal, edited by Hon
Thomas H. Benton, pays the following hand
some compliment to Muscatine city and
county:
"The credit of putting the educational ball
IN motion in Iowa, so far as school house ar
| chitecture is concerned, is justly due to the
city of Muscatine. She erected the first school
house worthy of the name in the State. Pr
or to the introduction of railroads, she posses
sed some natural advantages over her neigh
bors and rivals. 1t has been her undertaking
purpose to retain them, in which she has sue
ceeded beyond the expectations of her friends.
She early learned that popular education
was an essential element of success in the
progress of an infant city. While her rivals
were seeking to divert her trade, by devoting
their time and means exclusively to other in
terests, she began to build school houses and
establish schools. The results have been ex-
tremely favorable, and show that she was not
mistaken in her policy. We shall probably
have occasion to allude to this part of her his
tory more in detail at some future time
"For the last ten years she has had two
first class brick school houses, each two sto-
ries high, well finished and furnished, and of
sufficient dimensions to accommodate her chill
dren, and has consequently been favored with
first class teachers and schools These
schools have exerted salutary influence
throughout the county. The country dis
tricts have followed suit and have initiated
the worthy example of the city. Wilton,
Moscow, Atalissa and West Liberty, are -four
ishing railroad towns The latter known in
former times as the "Wapsinonoc Settlement"
has rather taken the lead in the cause of edu-
cation. Its inhabitants have always been no.
ted for their sobriety, industry and intelli-
gence. A neat and comfortable school house
was completed and an excellent school estab-
lishcd prior to the construction of the rail-
road"