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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

OUTRAGEOUS TREATMENT OF NoRTHERNERs
IN VIRa1N1A.-The Washington correspond
ent of the New York Times details an oc-
currence which has recently taken place in
Virginia, and which sufficiently indicates the
condition of terrorism to which the people
of that State are now reduced. A Mr.. Spear
native of Maine, but who has resided il
Virginia for number of years, and owns t
considerable tract of lumber region on the
eastern shore, employed several hundred
lumbermen, principally from his native State
Recently, on returning after temporary
absence, Mr.. Spear found that all his hands,
about one hundred in number, had been i'm
prisoned-the alternative being enlistment
in the army of the G. s. A. Their case has
been brought to the notice of the Govern
ment by Mr.. Spear, but as yet no action has
been taken in their behalf.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
GEN. BUTLER PROMOTED,

KENTUCKY TO REMAIN NEUTRAL
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

More Rebels Captursd in Missouri.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

FLIGHT OF UNION MN FROM MISSOURI.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

1t is curious facr .het North Carol
has hitherto furnishe5 tew York city "
q million Of dollars w'r'u Of kndling W
Annually. AS the s.! p.g from that STATE
now cut oil, dealers -oseeking to proc
the article from New jersey. g
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Capture of a Submarine Boat.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24

Gorge Walbr dge, Wy appointed Pof
master at Toledo, o., rlis in that city F.
day last Dr.. hazlests prominent physici p
and citizen OF tie sans .aoe, died the 6 .
previous
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-05-24
COLONEL ANDERSON IN CINCINNATI

Some Decisive Movement Expected Soo1
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

Cooley. The May No. is up to, il not
beyond its predecessors. We seldom get
an opportunity to examine it closely, the
female portion of the household assuming
the prerogative Of pre-perusal. Its enbel-
lishments We always notice; and judging
from the interest taken in its reading pages,
by our home, partners, VIC conlude that
Cooley is the most welcome Book" that
finds its way to the parlor.
Two Dollars will buy it of VI for enc
year.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15
4 Friend.

4 Friend.
The issue Of May 10th, closed the career
Of our respected contemporary the Guttcn-
berg Register. Our intercourse with the
Register has been of the most friendly
character and we regret the necessity which
compelled its suspension. But as the edi-
tor very properly remarks in his yaledicto-
~, "four papers in Clayton county is little
too many for the success of ALL" The
Register will seek location on the Missouri
river; wherever il. may be published we
wish its proprietor Mr.. McBRIDa fortune.
We cannot bid our contemporary "Good
Bye without copying the following kind
notice of the Times from its last issue:
NORM Iowa TIMrs.-Snfficien proof
has been given TO convince US that the late
change in the Times. will not prove at all
detrimental to this model newspaper Of the
West The superior editorial abilities and
fame of the Colonel as chief engineer of
the 7Snfs, caused the public to look upon
any change in the management of that
paper, with slight misgivings and mistrnst;
but its readers, ere this, must be convinced
as well as ourself, that the North Iowa
Times will continue to occupy position
in the foremost ranks of the public jour.
nails in this section Of the State. Subscribe
for the Times yc who wish to read good
paper
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

REPOSITORY. Those who want comb.
nation Of religious instruction, liteary inter.
est, innocent amusement and moral excel.
icnce will become subscribers 10 the Ladies
Repository, published at Cincinnati, Ohio,
for the Methodist Book Concern.
Do not assume that the Repository is q
Methodist work. Its readings are not OF
the religious party order; they will be as
welcome to the heart of Presbyterian or
Baptist lady as they are to the most ex-
citable female Methodist that ever ''led'' in
protracted meeting Take it year and
try it.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

A School SUPERINTENDENT ABRoAD.--Thc
School Superintendent Of one of the rural
towns Of Wisconsin, situate not = thou
sand miles from Richland Co., recently
asked . young lady who was undergoing
examination with view of teaching,
."What is the use Of the Zoncs?" Failing
to get his information, he remarked that he
had never heard that question propounded
before, but it was one he had often re-
dccted upon. Perhaps this brilliant cate
chist can inform the world what the use Of
the horizon is. If he can, our columns are
at his disposal.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

FLAG PREsENrATIoN.-On Friday even
ing next, the Children's Patriotic Concert
and Flag Presentation will come off at the
Congregational Church. A very gay and
happy time may be expected. Songs and
Speeches without number, will be the order,
and all the handsomest ladies in town will
be present
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15
weather, Markets DC.


Weather little fairer thougl, cool. Riv-
er high but falling slowly. Business not
very brisk. Large stocks Of goods in town
and fair prices offered for produce.
Wheat at Milwaukee about 90 cents in
currency. At Chicago the price is from
to cents better because of the anxiety Of
the business men to get their state paper as
far away from Chicago as possible. People
who have Illinois or Wisconsin funds
should keep it moving in payment Of debts.
In few weeks we may look for squalls
among wild cats. Keep your grain or ship
it through reliable forwarders and commits.
sion merchants whom you know.
Wheat at McGregor is about 70 cents
Flour 81 ,88 by the load.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

~ Gov. Dennison Of Ohio has informed
the Clevelanders that ''colorcd troops" are
not wanted in this war. We sincerely hope
that the North will reject Indian and Negro
troops in tots. We certainly need no out
side aid 10 bring JEFF Davis to terms.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

SscEssloN.-We learn that Mr.. Edward
Dickens is talked about bv q few as scces-
sionist. md tells US he don't like to have
such ISLANDERS 60 abroad. His people live in
Tenncssee-they are Union men there and
he has no taste for any flag but the good
old ull-starrcd one. This over anxious
looking for men whose persona. connexions
south may lead them to deplore the war, is
not good policy. Andy johnson of Ten
nessee can talk 'Union' at home, and il
'free speech" is good in that state it should
not be foolishly crippled in Iowa. Not one
man in 10000 hereaway desires to see the
stars and stripes lowered to secession and
he who docs so desire may be regarded as
too near an idiot to be worth Winding.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

Ou010eSo NOV1Ceos
Our want of space forbids liberal refer
ence to business patrons this week. The
reader will favor US, the Advertisers, and
himself by looking carefully over the fol-
lowing references and calling on the par
ties named.
HAYr & BuRDIck dealers in Thrcshers,
Reapers, Harvest Tools and Lumber.
G. F. ADAMS, Superintendent Of the
North Iowa Railroad wants hands and
teams to commence work with. Pitch in.
JAMES HIGnwoRDES wants to Shave all the
men in town and we'll guarantee . slick
operation.
II. G. MARTIN desires full attendance Of
the Good Tcmplars on Friday night next.
p. O'BRIEN has lost = valuable Cow. He
also gives notice that he can sell you all the
Fruits you may want this Summer.
The Briggs House, Chicago, is one Of
the best in that City. Try il.
10. McHosE, is still in the Plow bust.
ness; he will also be glad to furnish his
friends with the best quality of Harvest
Tools. See Advertisement.
ScoTr BROTHER, DEARBoRN 4 JARREr,
and G. H. FLANDERS offer to ship grain for
persons on reasonable terms and procure
MONEY for it on sale. We advise farmers
not to ship their own grain and run the
risk OF having IL eaten nm nv strange wafer
and railroad rats between this and New
York. Now they have an opportunity ia
put their grain in the hands OF safe relia.
BILE shippers whom they all know and this
is the only way they can sell : bushel o.
grain with safety. Read the proposition
of these gentlemen named. -
GoDDAsD 4 Hover advise the public
where they can get patriotic Ale" w.
have tried it repeatedly and know it to b
sound for the Union. . s5
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

SuIclDE.--A young man about twenty
four years of age, German. who has been
in the employ Of Mr.. Dickman, who lives q
couple Of miles this side If Garnavillo,
called at drug store in this place, on last
Monday, and purchased bottle of strych.
nine, stating that he wished to poison
prairie squirrels, and making enquiry in
regard to the best way of using it. The
same night after making the purchase, VIC
learn that he committed suicide by taking
the greater portion Of the contents Of the
bottle. We have leaned no cause assigned
for the desperate act yet Guttsnburg
Register.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

PREcIsE.-A lady officer, il she wished to
give the word ''hait'' to her troops, wsuld
do it somewhat in this wise: "You soldiers,
ell of you, now mind, l order you, as soon
rs have finished speaking, to stand still,
every one of you, on the spot where you
may happen to be; don't you hear me?-
Halt, say, all of your
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

mand Of Captain Lyon Of the U. s. troops.
On being assaulted by the mob, some Of
the u. s. forces fred upon them killing
about 20.
Gen. Butler has seized the celebrated
Winans steam gun while en- route to Har.
per's Ferry. Winans is the same man who
has contributed $4,000 in aid Of the re.
bells and furnished them great quantities
of ammunition. If caught he should be
made to look into the muzzle while some
good Union man discharged it.
Adviccs from Chill confirm the dcstruc.
ton of Mendoza with q loss Of 800 lives
and 35o, 200, 900 francs worth, Of property.
The Union men Of Tennessee, Virginia,
Kentucky, and Missouri are to be vigor.
ously supported by the Government. The
people of the 6rst named State are to vote
on the question Of secession in July next.
The contest will be spirited. |
Heavily armed steamers are constantly
cruising up and down the Potomac to the
great annoyance Of the Virginians who
are very DESTROYS Of erecting batteries Ia
obstruct navigation.
The federal forces have advanced into
Alexandra and taken possession Of the
Custom House. No opposition will be
made.
The rebels arc Certifying themselves At
Harper's Ferry. ~
The Union feeling in Western Virginia
is said to be growing stronger.
There are rumors daily q An impending
attack upon Cairo. a -
The telegraph reports 1000 stand Of
arms Is having been received at New Or.
leans. We shall not relic on the telegraph
by vouching for the above.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

The Great Eastern arrived at New York
on Saturday. 1t is said that efforts are be-
ing made BY the Administration. TO charter
it Tor the war Doubtful.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

UNION 280u&SbOs
The Officers Of the Meeting held IS be-
low mentioned have kindly favored US with
the following account of Proceedings of .
meeting held at Concert Hall on Saturday
evening May 18th, 1861. Capt. Freeman
informs us that he sent by Senator Ham
mer on Monday morning the roll Of the
Rangers to Governor Kirkwood and that
he also anticipates an order to take the field
in q month or six weeks. The Company
is made up Of gentlemen from various
parts Of Clayton, Allamakee, Winnishiek
and Fayette Counties:
"After being called to order, on motion .
committee Of five was appointed by the
Chair, to select candidates to fill tho Offices
necessary for the company.
On motion, carried that the plurality vote
shalt elect.
While committee was absent, speeches
were delivered by Mr.. Grant, Spaulding,
Titus, and others in which they described
the distracted state Of our country, and the
necessity Of every one doing all his power,
to assist and support the Union in sup
pressing rebellion, and making preparation
to meet whatever emergency may occur.
The committee then brought in their re.
port and were discharged, and the com.
pany proceeded to ballot for officers which
resulted in the election of r. L. Freeman,
Captain LIST Lieut., 0. Burdick; I'd, R.
Grant; Sd, S. Goodrich; lat Sergent, s.
N. Lampson; Cd, H. II. Sowlcs; I'd, Joel
Amsden 4th, J. w. Norton; LIST Corpor-
al, c. S. Russell; I'd, j. L. Davis; 3D., d.
D. Hoxsie; 4th, Z. B. Upton; Easfgn,
CHARLES Carrier ...
On motion, The above officers were
unanimously proclaimed elected by this
company.
On molten, Thanks were passed to land
lords, BRINK, of the junction House, LArn-
RoP, of Frankville, and READ, Of Postville,
for assistance rendered to the Recruiting
Committee, in charging no bills, while re-
naming with them.
On motion, Resolved that we hereby
tender our services as company Of Caval-
ry to his Excellency the Governor of the
State OF Iowa.
The meeting then adjourned.
h. L. FREEMAN, Pres. 0. BURDIcK, Sec
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15
OH /! SCISSORS F!
STRAYED OR STOLEN

STKAYED OR STOLEN,
ElROM the subscriber, living IN Mr0reeor, a
April goth, 1861. BRJNDLE COW.Otr
With white face. and the right horn hrokeufH2rku
Oh to about two inches; medium sise heavy
set supposed she had gone away to calve.
ANY person who will return said COW, or rive inHor.
m" ton she may be found will be literally rewarded
Nay Is, 1861. p. O'BRlEN.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

3O6DOm01s
Last week We had call from Mr.. PErrrr,
the gentlemanly city editor of the Dubuque
Times, who touched At our young city while
on his way to Milwaukee to visit couple
Of brothers who are in the ranks Of the
First Wisconsin Regiment. Concerning
this town, 1--WE omit the good things said Of
US, he said:
"McCregor still lives and will continue to be
lively long after every other town in the North
West is defuDcs. If we should say there were
forty rsven thousand American fays displayed
from the stores. shops, Offices, dwellings, etc. of
McGregor, it would not be lying much. We
might perhaps throw of the forty, but we
wouldn't any more. They are sound on the
Union up there We will -vouch There was
ceaseless rataplan Of snare drums, an everlast-
ing boom, booming Of the bass.er ones and the
ear.piercing .screech of fife, all the time We
adjourned there. 1t was the last sound We re-
hembered at night. and the first TO greet ~ in
the morning They have one OF the finest
military companies organized, there 10 in North
ern lows and they are spiling for muss."
OF our Railroad east he discourscd Is
follows:
Years and years ago when We were on Z
crusade for adventure We passed through the
| valley OF the Wisconsin river, and were then
struck BY the beauty of its scenery and the nd.
| vantsges presented for the construction Of q
railroad. That was long before the project was
| talked of, and even before the Iron Horse had
been introduced 70 the prniries of Wisconsin.
| For sixty miles then, We followed behind the
wagon Of an old mail carrier, who made weekly
trips from Prairie du Sac 70 Prairie du Chen or
We should never have been able to have found
the way. Occasionally 1t long intervals we
passed solitary hut, and once or twice met
groups Of raltsmen returning home, aud those
were all the signs OF civilization we saw. Now
| there stretches across the State from Lake
Michigan 70 the Mississippi, magnificent
railway with ell the most improved appoint.
ments OF speed aud luxury. Tho wilderness
has been made to bloom and the beau.
tiul valley 10 dotted thick with white cottages
and busy villages.
A. pleasure route the Milwaukee and Pr
du Chen Railroad is without an equal. Their
cars are fine, their employees atfable and accom-.
m,aiating, and they make remarkable speed
Besides this we must give them credit for hav-
ing the best and easiest sleeping cars attached
to their night trains we ever enjoyed. Wetook
berth IN me on our return and slept as sound
~ top. This read is well adapted to freight.
ing, and it il an important candidate Tor the
patronage of Dubuque. They contract from
and TO all POINTS East at the same prices 10
those of other roads"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

FOUND,
an Thursday last, In william Koss' harness shop.
W. POGKkT HOOK containing near $50,
which the owner can have by proving property and
paying charges. LOUIS HANTWIC.
1eCvscoy, Nay !, 1851.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-05-15

NOTICE.
LII persons knowing themselves indebted to
IA Wells 4 Co., either by Nsts or Book Account,
will please call within Thirty Days and settle tho
with z. d TERRY. WELLS + CO.
NcGrrgor, Nay I, 1861.
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offers from private individuals.
Over fifty vessels armed and equipped
at the expense of owners have been offered
to help quell the rebellion. Several of our
lake propellors have also been rendered by
their owners who propose to take them
down the St. Lawrence.
JEFF. Davis has postponed his proposed
dinner in the White House until the mid
die of June. If Justice does not fail, JEFF.
will have his deserts at the end of piece
Of hemp before the June roses are fairly in
blossom.
The sccessionists have erected new
battery at Pensacola and are unroofng the
Navy Yard preparatory to On attack upon
Fort Pickens. The commander at the hat.
ter place is ready for his ASSISTANTS.
A skirmish occurred at Annapolis At
midnight of the 9th, between 30 mounted
insurgents and the federal picket guard.
Some 20 shots were exchanged.
Troops now go through Baltimore with
out interruption.
Butter is selling in Charleston at Is cts.
p.r pound. Flour and pork are also worth
$50 per Dbl. in Richmond.
Cannon from Fort Sumpter have passed
through Memphis. Destination supposed
to be Missouri.
100000 volunteers have rendered their
services to the Government.
The secessionists have = battery Of GO
Founders at the mouth Of the James river.
On the 18th ult., large vessel supposed
to be lumber laden was seen on fire at sea.
name not ascertaincd.
Gen. Frost's brigade Of secessionist for
ces encamped near St. Louis, on Friday at.
ternoon surrendered Internationally on de-
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-09-06
Hints on tho Potato Disease.

From an elaborate article in recent num-
Der Of the Journal Of the West of Eng land
Society. on potato culture, from the pen OF
DR.. Lang, in which many curious and im-
portant truths are discussed, the following
may be regarded As conclusions deduced from
his treatment Of the whole subject.
lst. The desirability OF early planting in
dry, clean, and well prepared ground.
9. That white potatoes are less liable to
the disease, and therefore to be preferred to
the oolored sorts.
3. That the soil IN no case produces or
,gjianees the disease.
4. Mhat the disease is Of fungoid char
aeter, infesting many varieties Of plants, and
increased in activity by atmospheric causes.
5. That all heterogeneous manures are
injurious.
G. That lime and salt, mixed in the pro-
portion of 8 tons Of lime with 3 cwt. of CON-
mon salt, is the best manure; and this is the
proportion used to the acre.
I. That potatoes that riPen earliest should
be exclusively grown.
s. That as soon as the disease appears,
earthing up the stalks repeatedly with line
earth frum the centre OF the trench is the on
ly eflectual preventive to its ravaSes. To
this operation the author consequently at
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-09-06

20,OO0 Of his comrades. According to the
newspapers this man, Murray. met, 10 open
day, In the streets Of Alexandria, poor de-
fencclea woman, and shot her dead. in cold
blood. When read this account, l said, Of
course the man was drunk, and that fact
should have been stated. William Murray,
Of Company T, Of Plymouth, N. H.. an Irish
man by birth, was brave and well drilled
soldier, always ready to do his duty when he
was in his right mind. His failing was in
temperance. While under the influence OF
liquor, he met and shot dead di'rcputable
woman, who had the night before, while he
was intoxicated; robbed him Of twenty-five
dollars. The volunteer has paid the forfeit
Of his crime, and gone to his long home
Mr.. JEFF Davis has very likely made mem
orandum of his case, to be paraded in the
next rebel proclamation, as another abolition
outrage upon poor, helpless and harmless
Southern matron. but We care not for this /;
we only wish to write upon the gravestone
Of William Murray, hung for murder, the
fact that Rum, not poor William, did the
dreadful deed. Verify, rum Is the curse Of
the camp-the army worm Of our national
forccs.-c. ID. r.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-09-06
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men. have nothing 70 g''oior your 'pi'n'
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An OLD QUAKER mas re.a.ea 70 mo 'a' '''
lowing a man VINO naa just se' Up 10 '"'
hardware business ana VINO haa oeen c'ofk
where uirard had tradcd' applied 20 nun 'ot
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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-09-06
A Good Joke on the Rebels.

The st. Louis Democrat Tells q good joke
about baud Of rebels recently attacking a
church where they had heard a company Of
Unionists were concealed, near Dunksberg,
Missouri. "Rapidly the rebel forces aanked
and surrounded the church. Gradually they
drew near. Surrender shouted an officer
from one side. See you d-d first was the
answer; and Immediately the firing began.
The contest ragged for couploo Of hours with
the rebels directing their shots through the
windows, which being large were much ex.
posed. As daylight approached they retired.
and on counting their losses, found sepen Kill
ed and large number wondcd. Subsequent
reconnoitering disclosed the fact that the
church ras empty during the whole Of the
fight, and that the Union forces were miles
away from the scene of conflict. The win
dows Of the church on opposite sides were
riddled with bullets.