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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

The CoMEr-It will be recollected that sew
eral distinguished astronomers announced,
from their calculations of the orbit of the
comet lately visible, that it must have been a
brilliant object in the Southern hemisphere be
fore making its appearance in our skies. We
now learn from the Panama STIR that it's first
appearance in Lima, twelve degrees South of
the equator, was on the 10th of July, while it
was first seen here on the 30th Of June.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

DEPARTURE OF THE DRAGONS.
morning early, Notwithstanding the rain, the
mounted portion of Capt. Hatch's cavalry
company assembled, at the signal of the bu-
gle, on the corner of Second and Mulberry
streets, and soon they were on their way to
the rendezvous of the regiment at Davenport.
In the afternoon the remainder of the compa-
nv, SO in number, took the train for the same
destination. We venture the assertion that
better company ofmen will be found in the
actiment than Capt. Hatch's. We are glad
tn" AVE been assigned the post of honor
Company A. as they eminently deserve it.
We hope to receive the roll Of the company
for publication, in a few days.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

Hon. JOS Holt AT OswEGo.-The Hon Jo-
seph Holt arrived at Oswego on the 10th inst.
and was enthusiastically received. He made
a short, patriotic speech, in the course of
which he said: 81 knew Kentucky never fall
tered, although their politicians did, but in the
depth of her soul she has been determined
from the first to stand by the Union
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

The INCOME TAx-The official act estab-
fishing the Income Tax is so enveloped in a
labyrinth ofwordS as to make it rather muddy,
but IN plain language it amounts simply to
this. A tax Of three per cent is levied on all
incomes exceeding $500, according to the
amount they exceed this established rate. For
instance if mans income is 900 his tax
will be Sc. In the case of our county officers
the tax will amount to the round sum of $3.50
If a man has lands which rent, he is taxed
only n what he receives and then only when
all his rents exceed $500.
No one will find fault with this style of tax
alton. The poor man will have nothing to pay.
The tax only comes out Of those who can af-
ford to bear it. 1t is matter of congratula-
ton that fat s1laried officials will have to abide
the burden of it. The men who have grown
rich out of the people, are the ones who should
contribute literally now Of their wealth.
Chicago Journal
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
STATE OF IOWA, &C
Muscatine County. se'

Muscatine County. 49,
To Fanny Maudlin
XOU are hereby notified that there will be file
before the 10th day of August 1861, in the office of
the Clerk of the District Court Of Muscatine County,
State of Iowa. petition of Solomon Maudlin, claiming
Of you DIVORCE for of adultery and wilful de-
serton and continued absence for than two years.
will fully appear 10y reference t." said petition.
Now unless appear thereto and Defend on or be.
fore noon OF the second day of the of said
Court, commencing the third Monday of October,
A. d. 1861, default will be entered against you and
a decree rendered thereon.
D. G. CLOUD, Solicitor for Plaintiff.
August 9Th, Observation-Disclosures fee IS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

ANOTHER COMPANY OF VOLUNTEERS
VIM Lundy, of Atalissa, proposes to raise
another company of infantry in this county.
We approve of his plan, and would say to
such of our citizens as wish to enter the SER
vice to fall in with him. 1t would be well for
persons who have so arranged their business
as to leave their homes, to join a company
formed in our own county. Already four
companies have gone from this county. Can
we not have another? Goshen and Wapso-
noe have done we'll in the companies already
raised, but still they can furnish few more
brave fellows
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

A DISTINCTION, The EerieU says the
expression, "Suicide of horse" is incorrect,
because the dictionary meaning of suicide is
self murder, or the act of deSignedlv destroying
ones own life after he has arrived at years of
g distinction" We give it up. The journal
is liable to err, but the R.rie,c is immaculate f.
~ Capt George ID. Stevenson, of this
vicinity, has received authority from Wash
ington to muster cavalry company into the
service. We doubt not he will succeed in
raising good company. 1t was at first sup
posed that his age would preclude him from
the service, but he has been notified that it
will not Success to him.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

Cans self sealing three styand the Quincy City
Porcelain Preserving Ketts-and the Stewart stove,
Brass Preserving Kettles-and the Quincy City stove.
French Sauce Pans-and the Stewart stove.
Mcs Five Minute eezeand the Quincy City
Toilet Ice Pksand the Stewart
supply of the Stewart and the Quincy City stoves
hoxLYby "A. full
CALI, AND SEE! CALL. AND
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

A FouR-LEsGED CHICKEN.-Mr. VIM. Cole
man, of Wilton township, exhibited to us
yesterday dead chicken with four legs.
This feathered curiosity lived eleven days
during which time it was quite active, run
ming about with the use Of its hind legs, and
projecting its extra drum sticks in the rear.
Occasionally, however, two of the legs wnud
get entangled in perfect knot, when the
chicken won, fall down and ''yeep' till son =,
one came to its relief 1t appeared to have
died natural death, much to the regret OF
Mr.. &. who hoped to preserve it as cur os
ity worthy the ate ton of barnum.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

New STAMPED ENvELopEs.-We have beer
notified that number of the new stamped
envelopes may be expected by the next mail.
AS soon as they are received, we will give no.
tce of the fact, so that parties having the old
stamped envelopes may exchange them. Ac-
cordinc to instructions of the Post Office De.
partment, the exchange must be made within
six days after notice is given, or the old en-
velopes will be valueleSs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

RECRUITING FOR THE CAVALRY SERVICE
Lieut.. I. d. Smith informs us that Capt.
Hatch is still accepting men for his company.
Persons wishing to enlistw report themselves
at Hatch & Fullerton's office. They will be
taken free of charge to Davenport, the place
of rendezvous, where they have very comfort
able quarters. Those who furnish their own
horses will receive pay for the same at the
rate of SO cents per day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
ALLEN RRO0MpAT.r.

. GT0REiY COU NSELLOR ATLAW, JUSTICE
"A Oh the Pence a1d Notary Public Ataissa, Musca-
line comfy Iowa. viii practice in The District Courts
Of 3ao"tio". Scott, Cedar, Louisa, Washington and
Johnson ~o"n'ies Particular attention given to coec
ions Ian 2I6i
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

WAsHINGroN.-We understand that our
neighboring town, Washington, has heavy
wheat trade just now. The daily receipts
for some time past have been not less than
5000 bushels. Long freight trains are daily
passing our city fros that direction for Chi.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

MORE OF THEM.-Some ten or twelve more
members of Capt Hatch's Muscatlne cavalry
company arrived here last evening The COM
pany now numbers 12O.-Dars"port Dsmo
crat, 14M.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To all Concerned.

WYE shall commence next month to collect by law If
w we cannot otherwise) all notes and accounts due
u.s. An persons knowing themselves indebted to VI,
will please bear in mind shall do say, unless
some satisfactory arrangement is made
CHAS. & VIM. L. STONE.
Muscatins, Aug. Is, 1861 -daw1m
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
ESTRAY MARE.

V001GIJ.
TAKEN up by J. }. Russell at Fairport, Muscatine
i county. Iowa, the 2Uth day of June, A. D. 1861
all estray Mare described follows Une small yell
low sorrel mare, branded the left shoulder with a
mark rather resembling the letter T,) slight black
stripes round her fore legs and star in the forehead
white spot the right side of the neck under the
supposed to collar mark, about six years old. A
true copy of the Justices return.
c. s FOSTER, Clerk Board of Supervisors
By RICHARD CvDLE, Deputy.
july Goth, 1861 w3m'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
Remember the "

Subscribers who find this mark *, after their
names will understand thafthe time they have paid
for has expired. and that the subscription must be
renewed by advance payment if they wish the
paper continued
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

BuRGLARy.-We understand that on Satur-
day night last a burglar entered the residence
of DR.. H. G. Hall and carried off his pants,
in the pockets of which were five dollars
The burglar was observed by Mrs. H. He
was armed with gun.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

TAILoRING.-We direct attention to the card
of MIR. j. P. Lewis He is skillful and at
tcntive workman, and merits liberal patronage
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

AN Iowa VOLUNTEER DROwNED.-John Dill,
of Muscatine, Iowa, and member of compa-
ny A, 7th Iowa regiment, was drowned at
about one o'clock yesterday morning. He was
with his regiment on board the steamer Jen-
ME nipple en- route for St. Louis. When
within some ten miles of his city, he sudden
ly rose while apparently still sleeping, and de-
iiberately walked overheard The alarm of a
IMAM overheard was given, and every prac-
ticable effort was made to rescue the victim,
but without success.
We also learn that Martin W. Hysey, a
young man, member of company E, of the
same regiment, is mysteriously missing
When last seen he was bathing in the river
with party of his comrades, at evening, near
Hannibal, Mo-St.. Louis Uemocrat, 9th.
The above was the first intimation received
in this city of the sad fate Of one of our brave
Young volunteers. John Dill was the son of
VIM. Dill, Marshal of this city. He was
member of the Ellsworth Zouave Cadets pre-
vious to enlisting under Capt. Reed, ard was
but youth, being scarcely eighteen years of
age. His modest demeanor, industrious hab-
it's and strict integrity, had won for him the
GOOD will and esteem of all who knew him, to
whom the intelligence of his death so early in
his career of usefulness brings the deepest
sorrow.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

DEATH OF PRIVATE JUDsoN CLARK.-Mrs
Banks has received letter from n G. Long,
of Capt. Cummins' company, stat ng that
Judson Clark, member of the same compa-
ny, died of fever, in the hospital at Spring
field, on the Sd inst He leaves widowed
mother and other relatives in this city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

MORE TARIFF ON TELEGRAPH REPoRrs.-
We have been notified of another advance in
the price of our dispatches. These are hard
times, but it is useless to attempt publishing a
daily paper without dispatches-so we sub
NIT to the extra stipulation, hoping that our
patrons will sustain US, especially as by the
new arrangement we will receive fuller reports.
Hereafter we will receive everything sent over
the wires to Chicago.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
1,1ef Reca}uad and in at0ra

Just Received and in Store,
60 Hogsheads of Sugar.
1872 Barrels, Halves and Quarters, Belcher's
Sugar House Molasses, for sale cheap to the
trade, BY CARR TTSON & WILEY.
Muscatine, May 81, 81. d&wtf
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

LOUISA CouNrY.-Some of our subscribers
in Louisa county complain that we have done
them injustice by publishing the names of a
number of volunteers from that county, who
enlisted here, as residents of Muscatine. We
published the rolls of the several companies
just as they were sent to us by members Of
the companies, and in two instances we know
them to have been taken from the official re-
cords. The fault, consequently, lies nearer
headquarters than the Journal Office. 1t is
certain that Louisa county has not had proper
credit for furnishing material for the war -
Most of her volunteers enlisted in the Musca-
tine and Burlington companies, and we be-
leve she has done as we'll as any other county
in the State in proportion to her population,
although only one company appears on the
rolls hailing from that county.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

- In reply to a question often asked US,
we give it as our opinion that the Muscatlne
volunteers in the 1st regiment will be home
about the middle of next week. Their time
expires to-day, Q4th,) and if they are not re-
tanned in the service any longer, they will be
able to reach home about the time specified.
Of course they will receive cordial and en-
thusiastic reception.
P.S. Since the above was written, the
news of great battle has been received. we
fear some of our boys will never return
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

HAND CUFFS AND HALTERs.-The Lynch
burg Republican learns in addition to the
handouts brought by the invading army was
large number of halters for hanging South
ern traitors and rebels.
1t is hardly necessary to remark that the
handcuff and halter story is false. But it is
evident that the Lynchburg paper thinks that
if the Government dealt with traitors and reb-
els as their crimes deserve, handouts and hal
tiers would be need Il. 1t was a sense of guilt
and deserved punishment tina. suggested those
articles to the mind of the Lynchburg editor.
|-Chic000 Tribune
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
TO THE UNION MEN OF IOWA.

having been determined by tho friends of the Union
i rs it made by the Fathers of the American Re-
public to establish Democratic journal in this city to
aid in the patriotic of sustaining the Fereral Gov
in its present giant struggle with Treason and
Rebellion and of putting down that Treason and Re-
beon. the undersigned will before she 18th day
of August 1861 commence in this city the publication
of the
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

HARD TO PLEAsE-The Reviep says the
appointment of Gen. Butler to an important
post in the army, and of Adj Gen. Baker,
Maturin L. Fisher and others to responsible
positions in this State, is "a deep laid plan to
break up the Democratic partyr' The Re-
ciec evidently thinks it worse to break up its
party than to break up the government. If
none but Republicans had been appointed to
the end of the Reoie,D's complaints about the
partizan favoritism Of Republican administra-
tons
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

nw-We learn that on Saturday last,
meeting at Strawberry Hill, in the South
Western part of this county, was addressed
by man calling himself B. Garrett, who at
tempted the unenviable task of proving that
the present action Of the Government was all
wrong. 1t had been reported for some days
previous that Garrett would attempt to make
a secession speech, and large crowd gathered
mostly from curiosity, but he prudently re-
Trained from hazarding his personal safety by
so doing. A correspondent has sent us long
communication concerning CARROTS remarks,
but from all accounts we think heis not worm
more attention than is given him in this para
graph. ,,...
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
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Muscatine June 9th, 1861.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

1sT CAVALRY REGIMENT AGAIN IN BURLING-
ToN.-There was no mistake in the announce
ment in our issue of Monday morning that
the lst Cavalry regiment had been ordered
to return from Keokuk to Burlington. The
steamers Canada and Pomeroy, which passed
up yesterday afternoon, brought them up. II
no other reason can be assigned for this move
than Col. Warren's own convenience or whlm,
he deserves severe censure.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

RIOT AT GRAND JUNorIoN-rn1RTEEN KILL
ED AND SEvER.L Fatally INJURED.-From
a gentleman who arrived from Grand juno
ton yesterday morning, we learn the follow
ing in regard to the riot:
Two or three companies of Louisiana vol
unteers, under command of Col. Soulakowski,
arrived at Grand junction about twelve o'clock
on Friday. By some accident they got hold
of barrel Of whiskey, and number of them
soon became intoxicated and commenced fight
ing among themselves. 1t was found impos-
sible to keep them quiet, and Col. Soulakow-
ski, in attempting to restore order, was COM
PEELED to fire upon them The rio,ers broke
open the Percy Hotel, and completely demol-
ished everything that stood in their way. We
are informed that several of the wounded
Will probably die Of their injuries. Nine were
killed on the spot, and four have since died.
Wemph,s AUaitnche, Aug.5.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
Tie News from Gcm. Lyon

Our extra of yesterday, announcing ru-
NOR at st. Louis, that Gen. Lyon had been
defeated and killed, caused much anxiety for
the safety of the LIST Iowa Regiment, notwith-
standing the rumor was quite generally dis
credited We indulge the hope that it is one
of those malicious reports SC frequently start
ed and circulated by the rebels. 1t will be
remembered that about the time of the Boon
vile fight report of almost this precise char
acter was circulated without any foundation
in truth.
P.S -Since the above was in type the
news Of the battle has been confirmed, but it
proves to be a splendid though bloody victory.
We now look anxiously for the mortality list,
fearing that some of our townsmen have fallen.
The gallant 1st, it seems, would not desert
Gen. Lyon in the hour of battle, though the
time for their discharge was at hand.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEws.-We made the
statement, some weeks since, in referring to
the Nimers Record, new paper in Colorado
that our friend and former fellow citizen, VIM.
N. Byers, had left the Rocky Noun tain Ne'os
This appears to be mistake, as we are still
in receipt of the Neaos, (Which by the way, is
now as large and well filled as any paper IN
this state,) with Mr. Byers' name as one Of
the proprietors. The same company, it ap'
pears, also publish the Miners Record, which
is in the immediate charge Of Mr. j. L. Daily
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-16

ENGLISH PRESS ON THE PRESIDENTS Mes
sAGE.-The London Duty News endorses the
Message of President Lincoln. The Times,
the Star, the Economist, the Eramine", the
Saturday RevieD, the Morainq Post, and 9TH
er papers, endeayor to show that it does not
meet the exigencies of the occasion. The
Times says ''the North must recognize the in
dependence of the South" The Economist is
in doubt. The Saturday Rsvie,o sneers.-
The Post says it is idle to discuss legal rights.
The STIR condemns the idea Of subjugating
the South