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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

RrWe only call upon you and your par
ty to compromise that spirit CT Negro equal
lty and ama!gamstion, which are among the
cardinal principles of your party and which
were the sine qua non during your last cam
paign.
The above is a specimen of the candor and
truthfulness Of a writer in the ReUiew, sign
ing himself E. II. Ennis, who undertakes to
answer tho arguments of sd. B. F." in las.
weeks Journal Every fair-minded man
must admit that it is just such misrepresen-
tations Of the Republican party by those
who know better that has inf1smed the South
and caused all our present troubles. Mr..
Ennis has written Himself down either an
ign oramus OF a wiliul slanderer. There is
no rubbing that fact ont.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

s.For the best stoves, ETC., at the loUest
prices, 90 to the "Muscatine Stove Store
See Advertisement.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

Gy-Garrettson & Wiley are receiving abig
stock of groceries from New Orleans, includ-
ing forty hogsheads OF sugar. They have
made extensive preparations for the spring
wholesale trade. We advise retail dealers
to call and examine their stock.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22
WHEAT WANTED.

o. Onn DUsHELS OF II WANTED, o.
G.,CVU which cash will he paid at market price.
LIN FAY
Muscatine, Jan Both 81 dawlm.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22
FLOR the Journal

flor the Journal
Mr.. EDITOR BY a circular from the
Faculty of the State University, learn that
''two students from each county in the State
will be received into the scientific and clas-
steal departments of the University, without
charge for tuition, on the recommendation OF
the County Superintendent Of their reapec-
tive counties"
Should a student in this institution take
a complete course, he or she will save, II
sent to it on the recommendation OF the
County Superintendent, at least one hundred
dollars, or from twenty-five thirty dollars pei
year.
l wish to have this opportunity embraced
by two students from this county. The in
s~titution is open to both sexes. will en-
deavor to treat all applications with impair
tiality. And that all interested may lbt
informed of this new rule of the University
1 send this communication to the paper'
of our county. CHAs. WooDHoUsE,
Muscatine, Feb. IS. Co. Supt.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22
A STATEMENT

VI the condition Of the Oity Fire Insurance o.
Iowa, January LIST, 1851. -"
Inc name OF the Company is sThe City Fire In.
ance Company Of Hartford, located At Hartford, c
~necticut.
The capital stock of the Comsanv IA s1so no.
The amount CT capital STOCK paid nm i. e50 az
The Assets OF the Company are as foIous. WV
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22
WAR DECLARED!
The First Battle Fought in Muscatine
FIVE HUNDRED PERSONS CURED
by THE USE OF
Mull's Celebrated Liniment

1T is all infal'ible remedy for Cuts, Sprains, Bruises,
i Frozen Feet, Lame Back, Sore Throat, Rheuma-
tism, &C., &c. All who have tried it speak in the
highest terms Of its efficacy as o Liniment.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

Total assets of the Company, sag, 4o9,S5
LIABILITIES.
s The amount OF liabilities, due oT not due
to Banks or other creditors, None.
8 Losses adjusted and due, None.
7 Losses adjusted and not due, 2,622.0S
S Losses unadjus:ed, q, 1864
Q All o.Ler claims against the Companycon-
sist of a small amount of miscellaneous
Office expenses.
10 TIE greatest amount insured by aay one risk except
in > few special cases, is $1,000.
II The greatest amount allowed by the rules of the
Company to be Insured in any one city, town or
village, depends upon is size and now hnilt.
II The greatest amount allowed TO be insured in any
one block, depends upon its aiz. and construction,
subject to the above rules.
10 The act or incorporation was filed in 1859.
Il This company has no special deposit in any 5.atc IT
Territory.
n. III. WATERMAN, President.
GEe. D. JEwETr, Secretary.
HARTFORD, Jan. 18th, 1sGl.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 50
Hartford County. goo
Personally appeared N n. Waterman, President and
Geo. D. Jewett, Secretary, of the New England Fire and
Marine Insurance Company, of Hartford, and made
oath that the foregoing statement by them subscribed,
10 true to the best of their knowledge and belief. Be-
fore mo CHAS. r. CHAPMAN,
Justice of the Peace.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22
Hundreds of Certificates

could be procured in its favor, but we prefer to let
it recommend itself.
Manufactured aud for sale on the N. r.. corner Of
Second and Cedar streets, Muscatine, Iowa, by
b. +. NULL,
Original and Sole Proprietor.
Also, for sale by VIM. W. de HEUS, Druggist, cor
uer of Iowa Avenue and Second streets.
N. z satisfaction given or the money re-
| funded. lfeD2l- 6l-w
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22
A STATEMENT

A STAIEEENI
OF the condition of the New England Fire and
Marine &n1uTa.oa Company, OF Hartford, Con.
on the first day Of January, 1861, made to the Audi.
tor OF the State OF Iowa, pursuant to the statute of
that State, approved January 2Sth, 1857.
NAME AND LOCATION.
1. The name Of this Company is the NEW ENGLAND FIRE
AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, and located in tho
City Of Hartford, Connecticut.
CAPITAL.
2 The amount OF its Capital Stock is S2e0,CoG,00
= " actually
paid up,is 100000
.SsRTS.
4 The assets of tie Company are as follows:
Cash on HAND md in Banks, S49,4IS,l5
Cash + hands OF and due from
Agents, n,0T7i0
- G3,495,55
Real estate, None.
Bonds owned by the Company, None,
Debts iue the Company secured
by Mortgages Gf real estate, 3l,596,O0
Debt duo the Company, secured
by pledge OF Bank stock, 11,41G,Go
- 100000
PAR VA. LNT. vAI.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22
STATEM ENT

Of the condition of the "Girard Fire and Marine
Insurance Company made to the Audit or of tho
State Of Iowa pursuant to the statutes of that State
entitled can Act. in relation to Insurance Companies
approved January 2Sth, 1851, and an Act to amend an
Act entitled an Act in relation to Insurance Compan-
les approved February 9th, 1858.
NAME AND LOCATION.
The name of this Company IL the "Girard Fire and
Marine lnsuranc e Company located in the City Of
Philadelphia, il the State of Pennsylvania.
CAPITAL.
The amount Of capital stock is S200, 00O,0 90
The amount of capital stock paid up Is 2O0, 0O0,O
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

Audtor's Office, I0g0,
DEs MONIES, February I'd, 1861.
IT Is HEREBY CERTIFIED, That the New England Fire
and Marine Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conncc-
ticut; has filed in this office a renewed statement, in ac-
cordance with Section s, Chapter It9, Laws of 1851,
which receives M approval. 1 do therefore renew the
certificate of Agency Vi THOMAS D. SMITH, Esq, Of
Muscatine, for Uuscatino County, which is hereby con-
tinued in full force and effect for the year 1861.
1t is further certified that the annexed is q true and
correct copy of the statement ~ iiicd.
~ In testimony whereof, I have hereuDto set
1, 9 my hand add affixed my seal Of Office, this
- : Cd day of February, 1861.
\-1 J. VI. CATTELL, Auditor 0: State.
III = .- q
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

TEAM DROWNED. Mr.. Baker, a German,
lost his team by drowning in the river, seven
or eight miles below this city, on Saturday
last. The horses broke through the ice near
the Illinois shore, and Mr.. B. kept them
from drowning for upwards Of an hour,
hoping some one would hear his cries for
assistance, but no one was within hearing
distance. AS he is a poor man, with a large
family to support, his team being his main
dependence, DR.. Horton raised a collection
of over fifty dollars in cash and groceries for
his relief.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

LEcrURE.-Ths closing exercises of the
Mt. Grove School, under charge of Mr..
Bauermastcr, will take place on Saturday
evening, Feb. 23d. An address will be
delivered on the occasion by Hugh ]. Camp
bell, Esq of this city Subject-"Forces."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

VOL. TX, IOWA REPORTS
Y at BURNETT's.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

We will take, on subscription, old clothes,
old barrels, crockery crates, rags, cigar
stumps, Old chews Of tobacco, cats and dogs,
rags, old iron, pieces Of glass, pigs feet,
pieces of broken jars, lead pencils, spoiled
meat, secondhand tooth-brushes and tooth
picks, WORKOUT boots and shoes, hoops, old
socks, broken furniture, refused oysters,
sour bread, cold buckwheat cakes, frozen
potatoes, rotor apples, superannuated sour,
kraut, chips, slop buckets, post holes, COWS
hoofs and horns, ashes, soap grease, trlpe,
old stovcpipe, hats, and, in fact, almost any
old trash that can be picked up in the back
alleys. -,
Some persons seem to think we will
refuse money. Now this a grand mistake.
| We wiH take money, cash, specie.
We find the above goingthe rounds of the
Eastern press. The best part Of the joke to
| US is that no such dun ever appeared in our
paper!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

"SoNE' Dun. The Muscatine Journal
pitches into its delinquent subscribers in
this wise:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

MustArlNB, Thursday, Feb, 21-P. n.
Weather cold but pleasant. Business rather dull in
consequence Of obstruction of roads by snow. Wheat
without variation during the week. Exchange on the
East Z ner cant
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

The greatest amount insured in any one risk, is
$4,000.
The greatest amount allowed to be Insured in any one
City, Town, or Village. No rules have been adopted.
The greatest amount allowed to be insured in any one
block. No rules have been adopted.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

manufacturers, and of no benefit to wool
W The amendment was adopted-23
against 20. Mr.. Powell offered an amendment
repeating the fishing bounties. Lost. Some
other amendments were adopted, when the
bill was reported to the Senate.
Adjourned.
HoUse.-Mr. Fenton offered a preamble
reiterating the clause of the Constitution
relative thereto, adding "Whereas, varied
and conflicting opinions prevail among the
members of this House in regard to the
causes which have produced the unhappy
disturbances now affecting our country, anc
in regard to the proper means of quoting
and adjusting these disturbances and guard
ing against their future there
fore
Resolved, That, in the judgment of thi'
House, the proper tribunal to which all the
disturbing questions should be referred fol
deliberate consideration and final settlement
is a convention of delegates from the severa
States of the Union, to be called in tn
mode prescribed in the Constitution.
Sir. Stanton showed the recent passage o
this bill, saying six States had seeded ane
organized a separate and hostile confederacy
At Charleston, Savannah and New Orleans
the government is opposed, the laws canno
be executed and no duties can there be col
lected without some immediate measure
be adopted aside from the ordinary mod
of collection. One of two things RENAME
to be done. either recognize secession o
abandon the execution of the laws. sur
pose Virginia and Maryland within twent
days after the 4th of March should be preciE
itated into secession and make a hostil
demonstration on the capital. Fiftee
thousand troops could not be concentrate
here within less than thirty days. We,
they to leave the Executive without mean
of repelling an invasion -? We must gi,
c the best measures for defense and protectio
and for the collection of the revenue in tt
& least Objectionable manner. q
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-22

The Nsw York Times csmmends itself to the attention
and favor of persons in every part Of the United States
who desire to receive from the city Of New York o Cheap,
Enterprising and reliable Nswspaper,-devotsd first Of
all to the Union and the Constitution, and to the just
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
Mass Meeting.

The citizens of Caroline township, ffalrie county, met in mass meeting at Austin on Wed nesday, the 24th of April, 1861, and on motion, Vim. Mcdonnell, esq, was called to the char ana T. J. Payne appointed secretary. Alter an expia- nation of the object of the meeting' the chair ap pointed as committee to draft resolutions expres- sve of the sense of the meeting the following gen tlemen, to wit: Howard M. Gist, esq Wm. Mur- rell A. A. Mckay, A. A. Pittman and A. J. Gin. gles, to which T. J. Payne was added.
 Whilst the committee were deliberating, R. s. Can't being called upon, addressed the meeting His speech was repIete with facts and arguments, and it is only doing him justice to say he sustain ed the high reputation he has so nobly won in yin. dicatinp the cause of the South. At the close ol his speech he was presented beautiful boquet by one of Arkansas fairest daughters, Miss Sallis St. Clair.
 The committee reported the following resolu tions, which were unanimously adopted:
 WHEREAS. We belive our country is now plung ed into civil war by the treachery of the presen administration supported by a large majority O tho neople of the northern States Tn peryertint the constitution of our fathers into an instrument | for our oppression, instead or Prosecuon' Ill pro
 missing us peace, whilst removing secretly from thu
 proper Repositories among us the proceeds of thu
 public lands, thereby declaring unworthy of con | fdence and depriving us of the means of defend ! ing ourselves from wicked design, and then witl the bold effrontery of dictators, calling on t
 furnish troops to subjugate our noble and chival lrous brethren of the South, who like their ances tors dared to resist wrong and oppression. Calml
 viewing the causes and past history of the contes between the North and South, and believing tha
 it is impossible, if desirable, to adjust an reconcile our present dificulties-therefore' ] view of the eomuon interest and common syn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
Meeting in Johnson County.

A large number of the citizens of Johnson coun ty having met at Clarksyie on Monday, the 29th April, le6I sor the purpose of organizing volun- teer companies, were very ably addressed by the Hons. Felix l. Batson and W. W. Floyd, who showed clarly that only hope and safety was to seek protection under the banner of our sister States of the Southern Confcderay, and urged the great necessity of forming volunteer companies to be ready at moments warning to resist any in- vasion by our enemies of the North, or any at tempt at coercion on the part of the federal go. yernment.
 After which meeting was organized by calling James M. Wilson to the chair and J. P. Mitchell to act as secretary.
 On motion, committee of five were appointed to draft resolutions, who were Messrs John w May, T. H. Pankey, V. Wallace, H. G. Butts and J. s. Houston.
 After the committee had retired, speeches were delivered by several or our most able and intelli- gent citizens. Rev. L. Lively being loudly called for, responded in very feeling, eloquent and en- thusiastic manner, declaring his great devotion to the South, and willingness to take up bis arms ana marCU upon liic pasIic hSiu "A~ sASAS HWY death if necessary rather than have our rights de- nied us and be bowed down by black republican yoke of tyranny. After whics the committee re- ported the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS. Several of our sister southern States have seeded and formed Southern Confederacy; and whereas, our State convention will convene on the 9th of May, 1861 and whereas, it is confidently believed that the State of Arkansas, through her delegates, will at the earliest practicable moment take nroud and noble stand with her sister States of the Southern Confectionery, by seeding from the United States the latter having rendered itself odious to all true men and patriots of the South; and whereas it will be necessary after the seces- sion of our State, to elect delegates to represent the State of Arkansas in the Southern Contede- racy at Montgomery; we deem it nothing amiss to express our humble opinions to the ability of our distinguished fellow citizen, the Hon. Felix l. Batson. as one of the delegates to said confede. racy- |. Resolped, That we have the utmost confluence
 in the integrity, ability and patriotism of the Hon F. I Ratson now a member of the State conven' l ton.
 9. That we regard the Hon. Felix l. Batson
 eminently qualified to represent the State oi Ar kansas as one of the delegates to the Southern Confederacy. 3. That the foregoing preamble and resolutions
 be forwarded to the Little Rock papers for pubilca | ton.
 On motion, the meeting adjourned JAMES M. WILSON, Pyest. 1 J. P. MITCHELL, Sec'y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
Upon motion, meeting adjourned.
JAMES RUTHERFORD, Sec'y.
Enthusiastic Resistance Meeting at Centre Point, Thursday, 23rd
 of Apri1 126l

In compliance with notice, the citizens of Centre Point and vicinity met in large numbers this morning, when, on motion, Dr. J. R. Arnold was called to the chair, and John s. Walker re- quested to act IS secretary. | The chairman, on taking his seat warmly ex- plained the object of the meeting as being to make request upon the President of the State conven- ton to re-assemble that body at an early day for the purpose of placing the State of Arkansas out of the Union.
 On motion, James Cluchy, Dr. J. F. Reed, and J. .. Forgy, was then appointed a committee to report business for the meeting. On motion James Claddy, and the secretary were | added to the said committee. The committee having retired for few moments, returned and reported through the secretary the following preamble and resolutions:
 WHEREAS, The late proclamation of President Lincoln calling upon the several States of the Union for force of 75.600 men for the purpose of repossesslng forts and property now within the Jurisdicuon ot the seeding States, and his Ge- termination to coerce said States back into the Union, is regarded as an open declaration of war upon the seeded States. Therefore, | Resotped, That being identified by both educa. l tion, IcehnSs and interest with the Confederate States Of America, we, the citizens of Blue Bayou township, county of Sevier, and State oi Arkansas, do hereby pledge our lives, our fortunes and our all, in behalf ot southern interest; and that We will not stand idly by with folded arms and see our brethren of the South forced back into l the Union.
 E2. That the President -four State convention is hereby requested to call said convention together forthwith, that the State of Arkansas may resume her independent and sovereign capacity
 5. That in case President Walker fails to call said convention together previous to the appointed time, we earnestly request the Governor of the State o Arkansas to covene the legislature for the purpose of taking immediate action in regard tc the future protection of our State. 4. That we call upon the citizens of the county of Sevier, to hold mass meeting in Paraclifta al an early day to make a similar call as count, upon the President of the State convention.
 The preamble and resolutions were unanimousl, adopted.
 on motion, copy of the proceedings of thi. meeting be sent to the True Democrat and South West Democrat for publication.
 On motion the meeting then adjourned.
 J.R. ARNOLD, Cha. NoP'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09

SLAVE RENDERED UP.-The Gainesville co., Advertiser reports that shareholder from Nashville, Tennessee, who had been stopping in that place for some time, made known the object of his visit one day last week, by instituting proceedings for the rendition of negro woman whom he claimed as fugitive slave. The neces- sary papers were made out and the parties left on the cars without meeting with any resistance or awakening any display of ex- citement,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
JOHN s. WALKER, See'y.
Public Meeting in Lafayette County.

u0AAS AAAVOSAA6 Al 0oAeA OIIS S0uAty. According to previous notice,. large and en- thusastic meeting of the citizens of Roane town ship was held at Walnut Hill, Lafayette county, April 27, 1861.
 On motion, John s. French was called to the chair, and Wm. A. Keller appointed secretary.
 Dr. Bait Peterson being called upon, in forc- ble manner, stated the object of the meeting; and on motion, the chairman appointed Major F. Lee, Dr. Bait Peterson, Jas c. Dooly, w. c. Bradley and John H. Hamiter, committee to report reso- | lutions. And on their report, the following were l unanimously adopted:
 l WHEREAS, In consequence ofthe repeated viola
 ons of the constitution of the United States by the black republican party at the North in various ways and at different times particularly in the election | of Abraham Lincoln, sectional candidate to the Presidency, by strictly sectional vote, and more partcularly his declaration ot war against the peo- ple of the Confederate States for doing what they believe is their right and their duty. Therefore, l Resolued, 1. That we recommend the Governor of the State of Arkansas to convene the legislature as early as practicable, and that the convention be 1 assembled at the same time; that the two bodies may act in concert in devisng the best means for protecting the interest and preserving the honor of 1 the State.
 3. That in the contest now existing between the United States and the Confederate States, we sym pathze wholly with the latter in interest, feeling and action.
 B. That we do under the existing state or condi- ton of affairs of this greatest of modern re- pub.ics, call upon the whole of people Of the State of Arkansas, to ignore all party and party feelings and for once unite as band of brothers, not only to protect our interest and honor, but to stand by and aid the Confederate States in defending theil rights to the last extremity.
 T. That we the citizens of Roane township heartily indorse, and would be reioiced to have ar opportunity to adopt immediately for ourselves ant our children after us, the constitution of the Con federate States of America.
 5. That in the event of the refusal of the Stat of Arkansas to secede immediately and uncondi tionally, we are for uniting our destiny with ant becoming part of the State of Louisiana. On motion, it was ordered that copy of thu foregoing resolutions be forwarded to the Tru Democrat and Washington Courier, with the re quest that they publish the same.
 1 JOHN s. FRENCH, Chs'n. W. A. KrIIrl. See'g,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-05-09
GREEN GROVE, April g, 1861.

EpIroRs TRUE DEMocRAT-We think you can safely set old Conway down for secession per ee. On Saturday, the Both inst, we witnessed for the first time in life the ascension of a southern flag by the fair hands of the ladies, both old and young of Cadron town and vicinity, to the height of 4O feet thereby calling us, their fathers, husbands. and brothers, to couple our lives and fortunes together in the defense of the meritorious cause of the South they had espoused, and the protection of the banner they had raised To which call Capt. s. II. Harris and c. r. s. Harda, responded in few remarks appropriate to the occasion.
 C. P. S. H. & J. V.