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The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-25
LATER AND BETTER.
WASHINGTON, July %

w AohiNOAOHN, Jul y 80
The number of killed and wounded
is gradually decreasing. Six hundred
of the Fire Zouaves have returned
1t is now understood that Col. Wilcox
reported dead, is living, though badly
wounded.
Gen. Mcclellan has been summoned
by the Government from Western Vir
ginia, to repair to Washington and
take command of the Potomac. Gen
Rosencrans of Ohio takes his place ir
command of the army of Western
Virginia. The corps de arn,ee at Wash
ington is to be instantly reorganizet
and increased. These orders hav,
already been given. Officers of Regi
ments already raised are being made
and will be accepted with such rapid
ty as to ensure that this will be accom-
plished.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-25
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Latest.

The rebel estimate of their own loss
in killed and wounded is 5000. Or
our side the number is reduced to l,00(
by the most careful reckoning.
1t appears now that Centeryille and
Fairfax are still occupied by our troops,
and that the enemy have not ventnred
across Bulls Run.
The gallant Col. Wilcox of the Mich.
gan lst is prisoner and only slightly
wounded.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-25

W 1t is asserted positively that
Gen. Patterson has been superseded in
the command of the Federal column
now at Harper's Ferry, by Gen. Banks,
and that Gen. Banks has gone to take
command. This is good news.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-25
Another Victory in MissOuri...Major Van
Horn with ITO Home Guards Whips
Rebels

Rebels.
KANSAS CRY, July 2o.-By special
messenger just arrived we learn the
following: At twenty minutes past
two, on the 18th, Major Van Horns
command of United States reserve
Home Guards of this place, numbering
10 men. was attacked by 500 rebels
under Capt. Duncan, three miles north
of Harrisonville. The fight lasted four
hours, during which time continual
firing was kept up on both sides. At
6 20 the rebels withdrew, leaving the
United States troops victorious. The
loss of the rebels was IA killed, inclu-
ding two officers, and several wounded,
while that of the United States force
was only one killed. At IL o'clock the
same command of the United States
troops continued their march, crossing
Grand River twice, but were compelled
to leave three of their baggage wagons
on the bank of the river, in consequence
of high water. Major Van Horn left
this place on the morning of the 18th
for the purpose of reinforcing Maj.
Dean, now holding West Point, Mo-,
with a small force, having routed
hundred of the rebels at that place.
Major Van Born's command was at
tackled while at dinner, they planted
their flag staff at 2 O'Clock, never giving
way an inch nor removing the flag,
until after the rebels withdrew. The
enemy attempted to flank them on the
left with a company of cavalry, but
were completely routed by a detailed
force OF twenty-five men under Captain
3ugher.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-25

W-Col. Sigel, the hero of the recent
battle in Missouri, has been made a
Brigadier General.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-07-25
LATER.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-The Rhode
Island battery was captured at the
bridge across Bills Run, where their
retreat was cut off. Their horses were
all killed. 1t is reported the Black horse
cavalry made an attack on the rear of
our retreat, when the remnant of the
Fire Zouaves turned and fired, killing
all but six of them. The list New
York lost about half their men.
The following regiments were en-
gagged in the fight: LIST, Cd and Sd
Connecticut Regiments; lst Regiment
of regulars, composed of the I'd, Sd
and 9Th Companies; ESQ marines; the
9Th and l4th New York Militia; LIST
and I'd Rhode Island; list New York !;
I'd New Hampshire; the 5th Massa-
chusetts; the 1st Minnesota; the LIST
Michigan 18th and 3Sth New York !;
I'd, 4th and 5th Maine; and the I'd
Vermont; besides the several batallions.
The following is partial list of the
officers killed and wounded:
KILLED.-Capt. McCook and the
Lieut.. Col. of ElIsworth's Zouaves !;
Capt. Gordon, Co. H, 18th Massachu-
sets; Col. Slocum, Cpd New York !;
Col. Wilcox, 1st Michigan; Lient. Col.
Fowler, of the New York l4th.
WoUNDED.-Col. Tompkins, N. Y.
I'd; Col. Farnham, Fire Zouaves; Col.
Hunter, U. S. a.; Col. Corcoran, Goth
N. Y; Col. Clark, lst Mass; Capt.
ricketts, of the artillery; Col. Lawrence,
Mass. 5th; Capt. Ellis, of the list
N. Y; Major Losier, of the Fire Zou-
ayes; Losier and Col. Farnham are
badly wounded. Probably the num-
Der of killed and wounded is magniHed
by the large numbers who are missing.
The least estimate of killed and woun.
ded may be placed at 1000 to 5000.
1t is represented in many quarters
that the Ohio regiments showed the
greatest CONSERVATION, probably from
wantof confidence in their commanding
officers.
1t is vaguely reported that Gen.
fattcrson's division arrived I'D the
vicinity of Manassas this Monday
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03
From Holbrook's U. 8. Mail.
Advice to Letter Writers.

We think it avisable to make few
suggestions to letter writer's, which, if
complied with, will save the post office
employees much time and trouble, and
at the same time will tend to insure the
more speedy and safe transmission of
letters.
Never seal your letter until you are
sure the contents thereof is all right
as instances have often come un3cr our
observation, where the writes, through
carelesslcss, have omitted to make GER
tain enclosures which it was their in
tention to have done. Place the stamp
on the upper right-hand corner Of the
letter. Write on the address simply
the name, post Office, county and State.
The names of country seats, as Crosse
til" Forest Lawn" ETC., should be
avoided in the address, as there are
sometimes post Offices Of the same
name, and the letters are liable to be
mis-sent.
If you deposit a mail letter in a
lamp. post box or station office, do not
forget to place a one cent government
stamp upon 1T, in addition to the three
cent, to Pay the carriers fee, or con-
siderable detention and consequent an
noyance will be incurred. In deposit
ling your letters in the "drop" at the
|post Office, DO careful you do not
|empty the entire contents of youl
pockets in the same repository, and
thus find yourself minus certain mis-.
cellaneous articles, tho sudden disap.
pearance of which you are at loss tt
account for. From the miscellaneous
character Of the contents Of the "drol
baskets" it would seem that some peo'
, pie consider the post Office sort o.
savings institution; bank bills, checks
! drafts, etc., being often found here
, without the slightest evidvnce-at leas
as far as the bank notes are concerned
, as to who are the proper owners
Pocket books, pen-knives, night-keys
ferry tickets, pea nuts, and in fact
5 mcrchandise-in small way-of al
most every description finds its wa.
through the "drops"-the property 0
Q emo one in particular, and eyerybod,
in general"
81 While on this subject, we would So
i that postage stamps arc frequentl
found loose in the baskets, while man,
0 letters are discovered with nothing t
e show that they have ever been properl
pAid-we would inform parties inter
ested, that this manner of proceaur
, is not very strong guarantee Of tn
speedy transmission of their letters, a
/, all such are held for postage.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03


Two WAYS OF PREACHING. "A
young minister once, in sermon ad-
dressed to fashionable audience, at
tackled their pride and extravaganza,
as seen in their dresses, ribbons, rufles,
jewels, &c. In the evening, talking
with the old minister for whom he had
preached, "Father d." said he, "why
did you not preach against the pride
and vanity Of this people for dressing
SO extravagantly ?" "Ah my son."
said Father D., while you are trimming
off the top and branches of the tree, /
am endeavoring to cut 1t up by the
roots, and then the whole top dies of
ITSELF"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

ARTEMAs WARD en- WESTERN BANK.
ERs.-Recently the great moral show
man look trip through the West, and
speaking Of the financial affairs, no
says:
They've got panick up this way
and refooze. to take Western money
It never was worth much, and when
Western men, who know what it is,
refooze to take their own money it is
about time other other folks stop
handlin' it. Banks are Dustin every
day, goin' up higher nor any balloon
of which we have any record. The
Western bankers are sweet & luvly set
Of men. I wish l owned as good a
house as some of 'em would break in
TO +! Virtoo is its reward.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

TIMOTHY T1TcoMB ON OIL. -s'Tim-
othy Titcomb" philosophizes upon the
oil discoveries in very suggestive
strain, such as the following
The simple truth appears to be that
when, in the history Of the world, it
became necessary for these firmly fast
ened store houses Of oil to be uncovered.
they were uncovered. Nature had held
them Cor untold thousands of years for
just this emergency. When the whales
ceased spouting, the earth took up the
business, and ''here she blows'' and
"there she bloHs'' arc heard here in
Tinioute and Titusville, while New
Bedford sits sadly by the sea, and
thinks of long absent crown to whom
the cry has become strange.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

To Stop THE Flow OF Blood
Housekeepers, mechanics and others,
in handling knives. tools and other
sharp instruments, frequently receive
severe cuts from which blood flows
freely, often endangering lifo ITSELF
Bloodaowing may be stopped as fol-
lows: Take the fine dust of tea and
and bind it close to the wound; at alI
times accessible, and easily to be Oh.
tanned. After the blood has ceased to
flow, laudanum may be advantageously
applied to the wound. Due regard to
these instructions will save agitation Of
the mind, and running for the surgeon,
who would probably make no better
prescription if he was present.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

The EFFECT OF SHOT ON VESSELS.
"A shot does not make hole Of its
own size right through wood, but in
dents it, the fibres springing back af-
ter the shock. Generally the course
of shot can only be traced by wire,
sometimes by hole as large as mans
finger. The damage most often hap
pens on the inside of vessel, in splin-
tering and breaking the wood, after
tho main force Of the shot was spent.
Forts Hamilton and Richmond, which
are about mile apart, with vessel
lying between them, could not, with
their guns, send o shot through two
feet Of its timbers. There is rarely an
instance where ship was sunk by a
solid shot. Hot shot and shells do she
mischief. The latter will sometimes
mako appertures Of several feet in ex-
tent through the sides of vessels.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

TIE LADIES OF ArAL1ssA.-At sunset on
Monday, the 22d inst, the ladies of Atalissa
hoisted to tho winds, on the town commons,
an elegant flag sixteen by eight feet, the
workmanship of their own delicate hands, to
the top of liberty pole sixty feet high; Of
ter which the song Of the Star Spangled
Banner was sung; and in short but touch
ing speech Allen Broomhall alluded b the
dishonor of our flag, and narrated the tri-
umphs and victories it had won when
''waving over the heads of Washington and
others whose blood, flowing in one blended
stream of sacrifice, had mirrored every star
and consecrated every stripe in its radiant
foids;" and in conclusion happily quoted:
Our Star Spangled Banner, long may it wave
Ger the land of the Free and the home of the brave!
when, amid three deafening cheers for our
Star spangled Banner, the beating of drums
and firing of salutes, the crowd repaired to
the Freight House for an evening Union
meeting. -E
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

Rock SPL1TT1Na.-It is proposed to
employ q new kid Of composition for
splitting rock-a compound of nitrate
Of soda, spent tan, and powdered sui
phur, in certain proportions. The nj
trate Of soda is dissolved in sufficient
quantity of water over fire and boil
ed; the tan is then mixed with the
solution, until every portion is impreg-
mated with it, and then the sulphur in
the same manner. When dried, it is
ready for use.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03
VIRaMrA. is poorly p]

VRaNrA.-Virginia is poorly pre-
pared for any contest at arms at the
present time. She has $45, 900. 900
of liabilities, and her people are al
ready fleeing from taxation. She has
only about 100000 men capable of
arms, and she has very few guns or
other implements Of war. In the VOL
unteer force there are only about g.
547 sabres and pistols, not over 20 field
pieces, $500 muskets, ad 1 $50 rifles.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

WAR TERMs.-A casemate is q stone
roof to a fort, made sufficiently thick
to resist the force Of cannon balls, and
a casemate gun is one placed under a
casemate. A barbette gun is one which
is placed on top Of the forti6cation.-
An embrasure is the hole or opening
through which guns are fred from for
tlhcations: Loop holes are openings
IN the walls to fire musketry through.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

SMALL DEBTs.-Nothing does more
to soften hard times, or to sustain cred
it, than prompt payment Of small bills.
By paying your small bills, you enable
your creditor to pay the storekeeper,
the storekeeper pays bills he owes to
others, and the same money, passing
through a half dozen hands, pays as
many debts, and leaves the parties at
ease. But if the first ono fails, through
neglect or carelessness, or Indifference,
to pay the debt he owes, it breaks the
chain, and all are disappointed. And
yet man who would net fail to meet
a heavy demand, Or have his note pro-
tested on any account whatever, will
put off paying his small bills, time af-
ter time, without a thought f.,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

FELLOW CITIZENS: The system now adopted
throughout the country Of raising means to
assist the families of those who volunteer is
an admirable one. 1t is new in warfare, but
it is, therefore, none the less excellent. 1t is
but another melioration of the rough features
of war, produced by the kindly influence Of
Christianity. If they are willing to expose
their persons and their lives in defence Of
our common country, it is but just that those
who remain at home should take upon them
such portion Of the burden as lies in their
power. Should soldier leave behind him
wife and children, or a mother or sister, de-
pendent upon his earnings, how greatly will
it relieve his anxiety and care to feel assured
that they shall not want-that they shall
| be visited, and shall suffer no more than IS
unavoidable in the absence of their natural
guardian and provider The soldier who
volunteers to 90 and face the cannon Of our
foe for the good and the protection of all,
ought not to be left to bear the whole weight
of the sacrifice alone-he should not be left
! to the fear that the loved ones he has left
ere suffering for the want Of his daily labor.
This part of the burden, fellow-citizens, we
can share with them; and it is but equitable
that we should take it upon US. Put your
selves in their places, and think what you
would esteem right in that case. Remembe,
that the ties of blood and nature are as dear
to them as to you. Let your love of your
neighbor and friend, of your country, of bel
cause and her flag, unite in stirring you w
to promptness and liberality in this cause
The aid and relief extended to those wht
REQUIRE it must be real and substantial
Many of the volunteers have offered, relying
on this aid. They would not be able to g.
were it not for this; for they have those VIII
are dependent upon them, and they woul'
not leave them to want. Nor could they b
: expected to.
The amount required will be considerable
q Prepare yourselves, therefore, fellow-citizens
to subscribe freely; either through the pub
4 lie authorities or by private subscription
The course of the Committee will be gov
erned by circumstances. If any are no,
prepared to subscribe, they will find a pape
= in the hands of each of the Committee, an
I also at the stores of Msssrs. Dougherty, Sell
and Compton, and at the office of the sui
scriber. BY order of the Committee.
VIC WOODWARD, SEo'Y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03
PUBLIC SALE.

the residence of the subscriber three miles below
"A Muscatine on the Island, on Wednesday, May 1st,
will be sold tho following property vz Three horses
and set of double harness. eight mich and
lot of young sorghum mill with good horse
power Of Ave feet master Wheel also grates DOORS
&C. lot Of siding and studdng and variety of other
articles. credit Of eight months with approved
rity all five dollars paid
maturity, otherwise interest from date. Is per cent
deducte for cash. r. w. II. BRENT.
April 26th, 1S61-w1t.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

MOVEMENT OF PRoDucE.-Twelve car loads
Of wheat went to Chicago from this division
Of the NJ. Il NJ. R. R., Friday, aud thirteen
the day before.
SsvsntyJfvs cars Of freight went East
on the two divisions Of the N. & NJ. Railroad
Saturday. Thirty-two of them were loaded
with live stock cattle, hogs and sheep. If
business continues as good as for week or
two past, regular freight train will have
to be put On the line.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

AMOUNT OF ABSENCE PROPER FOR
HUsBANDs.-Miss Muloch says: "a
lady Of my acquaintance gives it as her
sine qua non Of domestic felicity, that
the men Of the family should always
be absent at least six hours in the day.
And truly, mistress Of a family, how
ever strong her affections for the mae
members Of it, cannot but acknowledge
that this is a great boon. A house
where papa or the boys are always
'pottering about popping in and out
at all hours, everlassingly wanting
something, or finding fault with some
thing else, is considerable trial even
to feminine patience. And beg to
ask my sex general Yin confidence,
Of course-if It'll not the greatest COM
fort possible, when the masculine half
of the family being cleared out for the
day, the house settles down into regu.
lar work and orderly quietness until
evening ? Also, it is good for them, as
we'll as for US, to have all the inevita-
BILE petty domestic 'bothers' 60 over in
their absence ; to effect which ought to
be one of the principal aims Of the
mistress of family. Let them, if
possible, return to quiet, smiling
home, with all its small annoyances
brushed away like the dust and cinders
from he tgrate-which, en- PEASANT, is
one Of the first requisites to mike
Preside look comfortable. 1t might be
IS well, too, if the master himself
could contrivo to leave the worldly mud
IF the day at the scraper outside his
1oor ,,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03
WHAT Constitutes A Coon EDITOR

WHAT CONSTITUTES GOOD EDITOR.
The editor of the Alexandra Ga
xetts gives expression to truism that
should be read and pondered over by
his brethren of every locality. Not.
withstanding that the great bulk of the
Press of the Union is conducted with
degree of tact and ability that is
really remarkable, yet too many arc
managed on the "verbose' principal !;
and for the special benefit Of those
whom the "shoe pinches," we reprint
his Franklin-likc hints in the most con-
spicuous column Of the present issue.
"Many people estimate the ability of
a newspaper and the industry and tai
ents of its editor by the quantity of
editorial matter which it contains. 1t
is comparatively an easy task for a
frothy writer to pour out daily columns
of words upon any and all
subjects. His ideas may flow in one
weak, washy, everlasting food, and his
language may enable him to string
them together like lunches Of onions,
and yet his paper may be a meagre
and poor concern. But what is the
labor and toll of such man, who dis
plays his loaded matter never so large
ly, to that imposed on the judicious,
well-informed editor, who exercises
his vocation with an hourly conscious
ness of responsibilities and devotes
himself to the conduct Of his paper
with the same care and assiduity that
q sensible lawyer bestows on suit, or
humane physician upon a patient,
without regard to show or display. liz
deed, the nero writing part Of editing
a paper is but small portion Of the
work. The care is the time employed
in selecting far more important mat
ter, and the fact of good editor is
better shown by his selections than
anything else, and that We know is half
the battle. But, as we have said, an
editor ought to be estimated, and his
labors understood and appreciated, by
the general conduct Of his paper-its
tone-its temper-its uniform, con-
sistent course-its principles-its aims
its manliness-its digrity-its pro-
priety. To pres erve these as they
should be preserved, is enough to &C.
cupy fully the time and attention of
any man. If to this be added the
general supervision Of the newspaper
which most editors have
TO encounter, the wonder is how they
IAN find time or room to write it ALL"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NIOTICE is hereby given that have been appointed
IN Administrator of the estate Of Charles Nealley,
deceased All persons knowing themselves indebted to
said will settle with the undersigned and al
having claims against said estate will file them in
the County Judges office. 81. W. MOORE.
Muscatine, April 25-dawtf. ..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03
John r. MISTY.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW AND
n Solicitor in Chancery, Muscatine, Iowa. Will act
as agent in buying and selling lands and paying taxes
conveyancing, notarial business, &c. Commissioner
for the State of Pennsylvania. Office, Masonic Hall.
April IL, go, dawtf.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

FROM DENVER. - Mr.. F. B. Crocl:er re-
tnrned from Denver, Colorado, last thursday
evening. He made the trip in ten days, ola
Council Bluffs, Demoines and Marengo
stage fare from Denver to Marengo, SD
Mr.. c. designs returning in few days, with
his family and the family of Mr.. Scudde r,
bis partner in business ct Denver, who
remains there,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03
NOTICE.

To the members of tho Board Of Supervisors of Musca
tine County: s. -.s- .ra
VOU hereby notified that there will be special
L meeting of the Board, at the Court House, In the
city of Muscatine on Tuesday April 30th 1861, at IL
O'Clock 4. H. a4sz4 CHARLES g. FOSTER,
Muscatine, April q, 1ss1..td Clerk BIS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK DAILY PAPERS
received and fer sale upon the arrival Of the morn
ng train BY 3. u. BURNETT.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03
FIRE! FIRE.!

VOUNG HOUSEKEEPERS, rs YOUR FURNITURE
i Insured Accident may happen-get ready in
time by insnring at once Rates suit the hard tmes
Call and ses II SMITH WILSON.
Auscatine' Dec u, 1sso. W 5eamps oini $40.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

Iron exists in the blood and
preserves it F.; gold, or the love Of it,
exists in the heart and corrupts it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-03

HOME GuARD.-This large and respeeta-
bic company, composed Of many Of the oldest
and wealthiest citizens Of the county, had a
drill Saturday afternoon, with firearms.
Each member brought out his cid muskes,
shotgun, or whatever else he could got as .
substitute. As they passed through the
trests it was plain to be seen that they
were not only able, but determined, to do
some pretty hard fighting when the time
comes.