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The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-07-17

Occupation of Fairfax Court House
BY Union Troops
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-07-17

A GRADUATE AT WEST POINT. -
The first graduate in the first exam
ming class ct West Point, last week,
was poor Irish boy, named Peter
o. Rourke, who at the age Of sixt cen
years did not know his lettres. This
lad had saved the lives of several per-
sons on Lake Erie, who, out of graf
itude. offered him a considerable sum
of money, which he declined on con-
dition that they would secure him an
education. They complied with his
request, sent him to school, and AFTER
wards secured him a situation at West
Point, where he has just graduated
with the highest honors.
All the available cavalry at the
command of the United States in the
Eastern Department was, on Friday,
put under orders for the field. The
Carlisle authorities have been ordered
to hurry their drilling exc rcises, and
put the men in the saddle as soon as
possible The delay in getting sad
dies and brides operates rather dele
teriously on the officers. Some Of the
horses lately purchased, too have been
put aside for exempt artillerists.
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ESTRAY GALE.

July 4th, 1861.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09
Mary O. Conner, the Volunteers Wife
BY MARY A. DENIS0N.

An shure was tould to come here to your honor,
To see if you'd write few words to me Pat;
He's gone for a sojer il Mister o Conner,
I'D stripe on his arm and band to Is hat.
An what you ell him it ought to be aisy,
For such as your honor to spake wild the pen,
An say I'm all right, and that mavourneen Daisy
(The baby sgour honor is better sgin.
For whin he went off, its sick was the childer,
She niver held up her blu. eyes to ms Lace:
An whn I'd be crying, he look but the wilder.
An say would wish for the country's disgrace?
So he left her in danger, an me sorely greeting,
Au' followed the flag wild an Irishman'. joy.
0! it's often drame Of The great drums u batn,
An bullet gone straight to the heart OF me boy.
An say will he send me a bit of his money,
For the rint an the Dr's hill due in week
Well, surely there's tears on Your eyelashes honey
All faith I've right wld such such freedom t
speak.
You're overmuch trifing-Ill not give you trouble
I'll fnd SOM one wiin'; Oh what can it be2
What's that in the newspaper, folded up double?
Yer honor-dont hide it-but read it to me.
What Patrick O. Conner ?--no, no it's some other
Dead dead no, not him, Ills week scare
gone by;
Dead dead u! Why the kiss on the cheek of hi
mother
1t hasn't had time yet, your honor, to dry.
Don't tell me--it's not him--O God l am crazy
Shot de ad !--oh for love of II. aven, say
An what'll l do in the world wild poor Daisy ?
o. how will live, and o. where will go?
The room is so dark-I'm not seein' your honor;
i-thnk--Ill go home and sob quick AMI dry
Came sharp from tho heart of Mary . Conner,
But never u tear drop welled up to hereye.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

Mas SwIssuELM ON M.RRIAGE-
MAIy are of the opinion that if i, were
not for the stringency Of the law, near
y all families would be brok IN up.
and s2clety go into chaos We have
no such notion. If proclamation
were made to-day declaring every
marriage null and void, and leaving it
once more to the choice of the parties
whether the relation be renewed, busl-
mes would be suspended, newspapers
STOPPED, stores, factories and work
shops would close. Editors would be
at home getting married ; merchants,
operatives and mechanics would each
be waiting their turn to have the nup-
tlal knot retIed. Cross, fretful, sickly
wives that had most felt burden be-
fore, would grow very dear at the
thought of separation. Domlneeriny,
harsh husbands would be forgiven; snd
IN all places where IA spark of conjugal
love renamed, it would be blown to a
fame; where nothing but dead embers
and the ashes renamed, they could be
taken up and made into soap, and SO
clety clcansed Herewith
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09
BsY The Increase of temperature in

ggI The Increase of temperature in
descending INTO tn Gust Of the earth
las been repeatedly verified. At a
NINE 700 yards deep. in Dakinfeld,
England, mean increase has been
found Of l g in 1873 feet Arago
found az increase Of l Q in 60 feet -
At Kehnie, in an Artcslan we'll 76U
yards deep, the increase was found to
be in "a 9 feet tther experiments
have given &c to II feet. The ob-
servations are effected by the percola-
ton Of water and by the Var. ing con-
Quoting power of the rocks. This H.
crease would, at forty miles, give .
temperature Of $1,000 which WOULD
melt the hardest rock. 1t is not yet
known, however, what effect the enor-
nous pressure experienced at SUCH
depths may have on the melting poiLt
of rocks On !ndepen lent basis, MIR.
Uopk ms he's been led to the belief that
the earth's crust is 800 miles thick,
and the Arch deacon Of Calcutta, IL
his observations on the plump Inc il
India, and the effect of the Hlmalayas
upon it, Estimates tls clrst at LOU
miles in thickness.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09
OUR ARMY CORRESPONDENCE.

CAMP MCCLELLAN, NEAR SPRINGFIELD, Mo-,
49,. July 27th 1861
The long hiatus in my correspondence has
been unavoidable. The distance from town
and the difficulty of obtaining writing materi-
al, make it almost impossible to write regu-
larly l write this at Little York, small
place ten miles southwest of Springfield and
one and half miles from camp. Although
small, Little York is true as steel 1t is one
of the few towns in Missouri which dared, in
the face Of secession, to organize and maintain
a company of Home Guards. Capt. Aberna-
thy, the commander, is whole-souled, brave
man, every inch soldier and gentleman.-
He has been entrusted with several important
commissions by Gen. Lyon, and is one of the
most valuable and efficient supporters of the
Union in this section of the State. He is the
postmaster at this place.
1t is now reported, and with probability,
think, that the lst Iowa regiment will march
for St. Louis by the LIST of August. If so,
SIX Gays Will us " NOiitt, anu viz hoAS
to St. Louis, where we will spend four or five
DAYS, and then no for the North, the land of
truth, beauty and bravery.
An expedition from this command returned
yesterday from Forsyth, where they dispersed
small rebel force, captured some prisoners,
baggage, provisions and horses and killed Is
or 20 rebels. Three or four of the regular
were killed. Six companies Of the lst Iowa
regiment took part in the expedition.
There is just now more than usual sickness
in the camp Thirteen of our boys are more
or less ill-none of them dangerously so,
however Company G, believe, are all in
good health and spirits.
Capt Cummins will probably go to Wash
ington on our return. He intends raising a
company of picked men for the war. Lieut.
| Beach also wishes to raise company. Col
Bates intends, on returning, to raise an indie
pendent regiment. l will write you soon
| again II. J. C.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09
Vanity Fair.

A mill in which bankers cannot grind peo
ple-Nil waukee.
Glass IN GEoGRApHY.-"Wha hat is the loves
ri lge in Kentucky?'
Small Boy-'Breckin ridge"
"What is the crookedest, dirtiest, meanes
lane in America p
Small Boy-"Jo Lane. Please, mayn't
20 out now y
"Yes, my little Gazelle."
The worst kind of traitor at present-An
arbi traitor.
What the whole South cannot take-The
Southern Loan.
Colors that won't run-The Jersey Blues.
QUERY.-In view of his fondness for that
noble Roman name, may we not call the
Southern negro the present Pomp and cir
cumstance of war?
ARMS AND LEGs.-If you have been in doubt
as to the supply of arms in the Southern
army, there can be no doubt Judging from
recent exploits) as to their supply of legs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09
ration of mankind, as he surely will the re.

Grafton of mankind, as he surely will the re-
proaches Of posterity.
9Th The value of the constitution and the
Union cannot be measured by dollars and
cents, nor by the span of human life. and
there should be no limit to appropriations OF
men and money for their preservation except
the amount requisite for certain success. We
therefore cordially approve both the action of
the President in calling for men and money.
and the action of Congress in placing at his
disposal more of both than he demanded thus
giving assurance to the world of the unater
able determination of this governm mt to per
petuatc it's existence as established by our ia,
theirs, to crush cut the toullcst rebellion known
to history, and to liberate the loyal people OF
the rebellious States from the odious despot
ism and terrorism which have wrenched from
them the blessings of peace and prosperity ir
the Union of the States, and we demand the
prosecution of the war until the insults to or1
national flag and authority are avenged by
the restoration everywhere of law and der,
and the supremacy acknowledged of the Uni
ted States Constitution, as declared by it,
own terms.
7th In State affairs we demand all the
economy consistent with the public safety, and
all the liberality required for the comfort and
efficiency of our volunteers, and for the pro
lection of the State against invasion. TO that
end we approve the action of the General A.
sembly at its special session, making appro
priations for war purposes.
| 9Th. We heartily invite the cooperation
with us Of men of all parties whatever their
former political ties, who adhere to these sen
timents, and who unite in the patriotic sup
port of the present loyal Administration OF
the government.
| On motion of Mr.. Leake the resolutions
were adopted.
Mr.. Grinnell offered the following:
| kesplUed, That the loyal spirit evinced by
the naturalized citizens in our country of the
several nationalities, in their prompt enlist
ment in the war for the Union and the valol
exhibited by the Irish and German soldicry
on the late battle fields has commanded tn.
admiration of all the patriots; and we hone
the President for his promotion Of Col. Seige
to Brigadicr- in consideration o.
late brilliant military achievements in the
State of Missouri
Unanimously adopted.
Mr.. S. II. Miller offered the following:
Reso red. That we recognize in the present
| w llc COiStllu
tional government of the nation, and not thu
central power Of a political party, and as tn,
legally constituted government we will up
hold it against its adversaries, whether they
show themselves as open rebels in the South
or as sympathisers with rebellion in tn,
North
ADOPTED
Mr.. Caldwell moved to adjourn. Carried.
Attest II. A. WILTSE, Chm.
LEWIS II. SMITH, Secretaries
WIN. HORNER,
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wMahoney's Rebel Convention last week
passed the following resolution, reported by
Ben. NJ. Samuels:
Reso1ved, That the Indebtedness of the
State now exceeds the limits fixed by the
Constitution, and that the appropriation of
$4,000 made at the special session of the
General Assembly, in the judgment of this
Convention, is unauthorized by the Constitu-
ton e.:
Remembering the two facts, that the De-
mocracy profess to stand by all decisions of
the Supreme Courts, State and Federal, and
that Chief Justice Lowe had given it as his
opinion that the "War Loan is Constitution
al, it looks, ''to man up tree,'' as if that
resolution was departure from Democratic
principles Don't it, you stic,slers for rigid
enforcement of Court decisions ?-Iowa CITY
Republican.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

Mr. Edwards moved that after the 18th bal
lot, none but the two highest be voted for
Adopted.
WILLIAMS. LOWE. DILLON
18th ballot l57 1872 so
l4,h % 1863 1913
Mr.. Lowe having received a majority of all
the votes cast was declared unanimously nom.
mated.
Mr. Grinnell, from the Committee to nomi
nate a Central Committee, reported as follows
1st District Sam1 Miller, of Lee County I'd
w. S. Dnngan, Lucas; Sd, John d. Lock
wood, Pottawattomie 4th, w. R. Smith
Woodbury.; 9Th, J. F. Dewey, Polk; 9th, j.
N. Sanders, Keokuk 18th, j. Butler, Musca-
tine; Sth, S. Shane, Benton; 9th, G. W.
Miller, Blackhawk; 10th, l.. Fuller, Fayette
18th, T. H. Taylor, Marshall j. B. Grinnell,
Chairman. Adopted
Mr.. Allison, from the Committee on Resolu
tons, reported the following:
RESOLUTIONS.
The Republican Convention assembled at
Des Moines on the 3lst day of July, A. D.
1861, adopts the following resolutions
1st Renewing our declarations of unal-
terable devotion to the constitution and Union
of the States, to the doctrines of the Declare
ton of Independence, and to the law of sub
mission to the will of the majority, constitu-
tionally expressed, we again commend each
and all of these corner-stones of our govern
ment to the unchanging affection of the peo-
pie of Iowa. 81
I'd. That this convention, in behalf of its
own immediate constituency, and of all patri-
otto citizens. acknowledges with profound graf
tude, the prompt dedication of life and fortune
by our gallant volunteers, in response to the
appeal made to the loyal people by patriotic
President, and in this action creditable alike
to the administration and to the people, we
witness a return of the noble spirit of the
Revolution. H- -rs
3D. That the new doctrine of secession is
wicked abomination, as abhorrent to patri-
otism as it is alien to the constitution, demon
alizing in its principle and destructive in its
action, a disguise to treason, and an apology
for traitors, the ruin of commerce and the
dissolution of political society, the mother OF
all political crimes and the sum of all villain
les, and as such we utterly reject, and hold it
in absolute detestation.
4th. That the government always means
coercion when its lawful authority is resisted,
and those who Oppose g coe cion" necessar-
~ oppose the government itself, and deny to it
the only power by which it can be maintained
Anti-coercion, therefore, is only another of
their DISCUSSES of treason, by which it hopes
so to weaken the government at present as to
overthrow it in the future, and brand it as
hypocrisy and repudiate it.
9Th. Having by our first war of '76 won
our independence, and established our glori-
Gus constitution and Union, and having by
our second war of 1912 maintained our ma
tional integrity against the most formidable of
foreign foes, it now remains for us to estab-
ish that integrity for all years to come against
internal foes, and in this third and last great |
trial Of our country's history, in its struggle |
10 maintain that system Of government which
mas been the admiration of the world, whoev-
II hesitates or falters should receive the exc!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

ENJOYING LIFE. Il must pity that
young man, who, with little fnery Of
dress and reokle- sness OF manner, with
his coarse passions all daguerreotypcd
upon his faco goes whooping through
the stress, driving an animal much no
bier in conduct than himself, and
who swaggers into some haunt of shame,
and calls 1t "Enioylng life !" lie
thinks he is onshing the world and
he IS astonishing the thinking part of
it, who are aston shed that he is not
astonished a: himself. For look at
that compound f dash and impotence,
and say if on this earth there Is any
thing more pitiable He know anything
of the tru, joy of lite! As we'll say
that the beauty and immensely of the
u iverse ere all inclosed in the Geld
where the prodigal lay among the
husks a'.d swlne.-Dr. Chaplin.
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THE JOURNAL.
LOCAi. DEPARTME N'H.

RUNAWAY AND SMASH Up.-John Huber,
barber, had the misfortune Friday evening to
be thrown from buggy, at the Ogilvie House
corner. lie was badly stunned, but not scri-
ously injured The buggy was broken up
considerably but The horse escaped unhurt.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

SOUND THEOLOGICAL little fellow.
eight years old, who was without a
relative IN the whole world, was asked
~ lady if he did not have fears as
to whe her he would get along in life
The child looked up, with perplexed
and inquiring eyes, as if Uncertain of
her meaning, and troubled with new
doubt. "Why," said he, "don't you
think God will take care of Teller, If
he puts his trust IN him, and does the
best he can ?"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

HOLD ON, BOYS! Hold on to vour
tongue when you are just ready to
swear, lie or speak harshly, or say an
improper word.
Hold on to your hand when YOU are
about to strike, pinch scratch, Steal or
DO any improper act.
hold en- to your foot when you arc
on the point Of kicking or running
away from study, or pursuing tie path
pf error, sham ;, or crime.
Holt on to your temper when you
are angry, excited, or imposed upon,
or Others are angry about you.
Hold on to your heart when evil S.
sociates seek your company, and in
tie you to JOIN in their games, mirth,
and revelry.
Hold on to your good name at all
times, for it is more valuable to you
Than gold, high places, or fashion BILE
tire.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

BATnING.-N.t less than thousand men
and boys went bathing in the river in front OF
Duns'""rc & Chambers mill, Saturday even
ing. The water was Of pleasant tempera-
ture and none too deep, with a smooth, sandy
bottom. After the intense heat of the day,
a plunge INTO the river at that point was truly
refreShinr
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

NOBLE SE,F-SACRlF1CE.-Drs. Fcs-
ter Swift, Sur. con, and G. S. Wins
ION and Chatles De Grow, Assistan,
urgeoi s Ct the n. Y Eighth Reei-
ment, surrendered thenscl to the
ebels at Manassas rather than desert
heir led comrades on the field of
Ga tie. They are row prisoners.
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The p RITAN AND WALL STREET.

The p gITAN AND WALL STREET. -
The news o. the revtrses at Manassas
is received in different localities in a
spirit corresponds g to the feelings that
generally character re tae people there.
A Boston paper pJously heads the COL
u'nn which philosophers on the event
with the solemn text: "ShdH zee re-
ceive good at The hands u/ the Lord,
and shall zoe not receave cell pr
whilst New York journal tells tn,
outside world that tie terrible cutting
uYof its people made Governments stocks
decline ''to the ertent Of four per
cpnk"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

D6rThe Cherokee Indians have joined the
rebels, Notwithstanding the strenuous oppo-
stion made by John Ross, their President.
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Republican State Convention.

DEs MONIES, July 81, 1861.
The State Republican Convention met in
the Hall of the House of Representatives, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, pursuant to the call of the
State Central Committee.
The Convention was opened with prayer by
Rev. Thompson Bird.
Hon. W. G. Woodward, of Muscatine Co.,
was elected as Chairman, PR tem, and L. II.
Smith, Of Kossuth, Secretary
The Committee on Credentials reported &c
counties represented and over 200 delegates
in attendance. Wepublish only the list from
this county.
Nu,catine-Jacob Butler, W. G. Wood
ward, Geo. ID. Stephenson, A. NJ White-lI
.otes.
Mr.. Aldrich, from the Committee on Pcrma
nent Organization, submitted the following
report, which was adopted:
OFFICERS OF THE CONVENTION.
For President, Col. H. A. Wiltse, of Du
buque; Vice Presidents, 1st Dist, SAMUEL
Mcfarland, Of Henry county, I'd, j. w
Morris, of Wapclo; Sd, j. L. Willard, Of
Clark; 4th, A. L. Harvey, of Harrison 5th
p. p Henderson, of Warren; 9th, NJ. L. Will
liams, of Mahaska; 18th, Jacob Butler OF
Muscatine; Sth, John Shane, of Benton 9th
w. NJ. Newton, of Blackhawk 10th, L. Full
Ter, of Fayette; It'll, d. D. Chase, of Ham
ilton. Secretaries, L. H. Smith, of Kossuth
VIM Horner, of Marion.
Mr.. Wiltse, on taking the chair, briefly
yet eloquently, addressed the Convention, and
then asked what would be the further pleas
ure of the Convention.
Mr. Allison moved that Committee of one
from each Judicial District be appointed tc
report Resolutions to the Convention Car.
ried. Tho Chair announced as such Com
mittee: LIST District, S. F. Miller; Cd, H. II
Day Sd, n. W. Rowell 4th. Isaac Pendle
ton; 5th, l. Brandt; 9th, j. Mathews; 18th
Hiram Price; Sth, E. Cutler; 9th, W. B
Allison; 10th, 0. Faville; 18th, E. w. East
man.
On motion the Convention proceeded to al
informal ballot for Governor, which resulted
H. Warren 81; S. A. Rice ~! Miller 81.
Warren 322; Miller 10.
On motion of Mr. Butler, the nomination O
Mr.. kirkwood was declared unanimous
Mr. Sample moved that the Convention pro
coed to the nomination of Supreme Judge.
Mr.. Thorington moved as an amendmen
that the Convention proceed to the nomination
of a candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Carried.
An informal ballot was then taken, result
ing as follows: John r. Nee,lham 2l74; S
j. Mcfarland COZ VIM. H. Holmes 81; Johr
Edwards 40; S. B. Shellady A.
Mr. Needham having received a majority o
all the votes cast, on motion of Mr.. Aldrich
the nomination was made unanimous.
On motion of Mr.. Leake, the Convention
proceeded to ballot for candidate for Supreme
Judge.
Williams, Of Clayton, Love, of Lee, ant
Dillon, Of Scott, were putt nomination. The
following was the result:
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GEORGE A, FOSS,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
"A Prompt attention to all legal business en-
trusted to lis Office Durfses Jewslry store,
second street, Muscstine, Iowa. Nov. II, dsw, 6m.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09
Every Farmer Should Have One
Massillon Threshing Machine

DussEI q Co.'S Celebrated Premium ThreshiDg
IL Machines are superceding all others They are
surpassed by in the country for dnraDty'
and perfection in every respect Everything put into
the machines is carefully selected and n" materials but
the BEST are used The gears wheels, &C. are all made
with cold blast, that they are equal to cast see,.
Their superiority in this point is uhque-tioned. ihey
will tn esh when the is wet or rotten without
cIogging the elevators The propritors of this ma
chine challenge the world for trial. so confident are
thew of the excellencies of their machine.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

Gw The Chicago Tribune, Of the 1st inst,
thus NOTICES the suspension Of Green &
Stone, Of this city:
-sAvY FAILURE IN IowA.-Dispatches said
to be from reliable sources this morning, re.
port that the extensive bankiog house OF
Green & Stone of Muscatine, Iowa, had been
obliged TO suspend. The firm has long held
leading position among Western bankers,
and as the gentlemen connected with it had
won the personal esteem of all who knew
them, they will have the sympathy of our
entire business public. We know nothing OF
the causes or the extent of the failure, or
what percentage the assets will be likely to
realize. We are assured that the failure will
in no way affect the soundness of the State
Bank of Iowa. They were the principal
stockholders Of one and it is thought two OF
its branches. The interests of the bank are
said to be protected in every particular.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-09

w a cavalry company, enlisted by Capt.
II. ii. Graham, editor of the Moline (lll) In
dt.rcno...t. passed down on the Kate Cassel
last week. They are en- route for Kansas, to
serve Under Gen Lane. They appeared to be
the gaycst set of fellows in the world singing,
shouting and cheering all the time the boat
WAS IT the landing. Success attend them