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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
The Gun Boat Expedition viGts Go.
.l'l 90 sYs-t lpmbus. .a'l
A Flag of Truce from the Rebels
What Does 1t Meant
Nashville Occupied By Gen. Buel!
IOWA LEGISLATURES.

Especial Dispatch to the Muscatine Daily Journall
DEsxolNEs, Feb. 20-5 p. n.
Both Houses were occupied in unimpor-
tant matters during the morning.
This afternoon the Railroad and Desmoines
River Grant Committees have been in ses-
sion In the Senate Chamber, Judge Wood
ward in the chair. D. o. Finch, Esq, ap-
pcared in behalf of the Desmoines River
improvement Company, and parties to whom
they have conveyed lands, and in his attrac-
tive and forcible style delivered a very close,
logical and conclusive argument. founded up
on legal rights and sound equity. A most
favorable impression was left upon the com
mittee.
Col. J. W. Rankin followed on behalf Of
the Keokuk, Desmoines and Minnesota
Railroad, representing its rights and referring
in particular to the case Of Letchfield %. the
Desmoines and Sioux City Road, which is
claimed by some has the title to the Des-
MONIES River lands. His statements were
concise, his reasoning good ard style ener-
getic. .....
Mr.. Hull, of Boone County, presented the
claims of himself and citizens OF Boone, who
had settled under titles of the State to Des
moines River lands, dsclaiming any connec-
ton with any interests in issue. sG'-
1t was apparent in my mind that a change
had come over the spirit Of the people Of
Boone. The questions at issue are impor-
tant and promise to be among the leading
matters of legislation.
Mr. Campbell, of Musca tine, delivered a
lecture to select and highly appreciative
audience in this city last night. 1t is pro-
nounced by all the best lecture of the season.
The solution Of the problem stated in his
lecture was enthusiastically received. -
Gen. Halleck telegraphs to Gen. Baker
that the Iowa I'd proved the bravest of the
brave. They rad the honor Of leading the
column which entered Fort Donelson. IL
.- b. 60 WI D..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
c0RREsPoN0ENcE.
Drs,aolrrs. Feb. s

r., UHS1oQIe, Eeb. ~. i
Z Ma, NAHN, Dear ST. For the sake Of
those who are interested in military matters,
l desire to make it known that Col. J. w.
Rankin, of the 18th regiment, is here making
arrangements in reference to that regiment.
As soon IS these are completed he viii return
to Keokuk, and the business of recruiting for
the regiment will be entered upon in earnest'
| by him and by the other officers. This is
probably the last chance for any who desire
to have part in the present stirring events
which have begun. The beginning Of the end
has come. The anaconda has begun to con-
tract. There are those who were in the glo-
rious Iowa First, and who have intended to
Join the forces again when matters had come
to the point when som ething was to hap
pen." Then again there are those who have
intended to take part before it is over, and
who wish to be with the army when it moves
its long line from the Ohio and the Potomac,
down through the States, and swamp seces-
sionism and its deluded followers into the
Gulf of Mexico-those who wish to be in at
the taking Of Memphis and Charleston, OF
Mobile, Nashville aud Richmond,
For all these, now is the time. There will
be no Iowa regiment numbered higher than
seventeen! If there be any that wish to see
those things to which I have pointed, let
them now hand in their names. If there be
any others who desire to join in the glorious
acts about to be done-to have part in max
ing the history Of our country from this time,
and to write their names in that history, let
them not suffer the present chance to 60 by
l-once gone, it is gone forever.
Rendezvous will DO opened and notice will
be given. Be getting ready. 1t is desired to
get the regiment up directly, and proceed to
join the army. ..,
IL Yonrs trulv G.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

GrRls.-TLere are two kinds of
girls. One is the kind that appears
best abroad, the girls that are good for
parties, rides, visits, balls, etc.; and
whose chief delight is in such things;
the other is the kind that appears best
at home, the girls are useful and cheer
full in the dining room, the sick room
and all the precincts of home. They
differ widely in character: One is
moth, consuming everything about her;
the other is sunbeam, inspiring life
and gladness all along her pathway.
Now it does no: necessarily follow that
there shall be two classes Of girls. The
right edacatian will modify both . lit
tie, and unite their good qualities in
one. ,5r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

STATE OF LOW Iowa IS '-'
To William D. Anent, Amelia NJ. Ament, Thomas P.
McMurry md Elizabeth Mem: r,y. e+
Won are hereby notified that there is on file In
the Office Of the Clerk of the District Court Of Nus
catine COUNT S,te of Iowa, Petition of B. F,hnes:
took Co.. by that name and STYLE ola ning
you, the said William A, Ament and Thomas P Mc4
Murry the of four hundred and ninety four Is 100
dollars with per cent interest thereon from May
2Sh 1862 and the further of dollar snd 73lf0
protest and notice fees money due promissary
executed by you to Frederick l.. Stone, and
the property of said petitioners Said petition also
prays the foreclosure of the right of all of said Defend
ants to redeem fro mortgage executed by said Will
liam d. Ament, Amelia N. Anl'nt, ThomasP. McMurry
and Elizabeth Mofinrry said Frederick H. Stone to
the nayment Of saii note, The west half of
lot eight S in block thirty 1907 in the oty and county
of Mlscatine, Iowa. with the app nrtenrnces.
Now, unless appear the etc, and defend, be-
fore OF the second day of the next of said
Court, commencing on the first Monday of May A. D.
1852 default will be entered against you and judgment
rendered thereon prayed in said petition for the sale
and possession Of said premises and the amount due
said note with interest aud rosts.
.s-4 RlCHMAN 4 BROTHER,
janG1w4w Solicitors for Plaintiffs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

ARMY SupPL1zs.-Wiliard, Bros & Co., o.
Chicago, will receive sealed proposals for The
following amount of produce, to be delivered
in this city between the 10th of March and
the 10th of April: 10000 bush. wheat, 80,
900 bush. corn, $4,000 bush oats, 1000 bush
beans, 5000 bush. potatoes, 800 bbls. mess
pork, 800 tons of hay, 1000 bush. onions
and 1000 barrels of lard. .-.
Proposals will be considered from one party
for any one of the lots specified, or consid
cradle portion of the same.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

Ex.Speaker Pennington, of N. and Hon.
VIM. Appleton, Of Boston died last week.
The Petersburg (Vs.) Express says that
Beaurecard is detached from the Potomac
rebel army, to take command at New Orleans.
Gen. Mitchelrs troops have crossed Bar
rem River, and are in possession OF Bowling
Green.
The rebels in New Mexico under Gen.
Sibley, after clustering march to capture
the Federals, have taken the back track
They are retreating. -f
"Rat hunts" are becoming an "institution'
in some parts Of Ohio. A grand hunt in
Ross county, in the early part of January re-
suited in the death of 5,4s4 rats, whose ra'
tons for year, it is estimated, would be
worth over $4,000.
Some of the most respectable of the Eng
fish journals now confess that their CONNER
| cial distress arises not so much from scarcity
of cotton Is from gseat over-productioR OF
| Manufactured goods.
One Of the ominious signs in the late riot
in Richmond city was the shouts in the
crowd for the Union. The rebels may shake
| in their shoes, for cries for the Union will
be the death of them yet
The most dreadfully savage contrivance
| upon the Western gun-boats, now ready fol
operations on the Mississippi, is that to pre-.
vent boarding. Each boat is supplied with
a number Of large hose pipes for throwing
hot water from the boilers, with fore, Of
two hundred pounds pressure to the square
inch. .f
People generally have little idea of che
magnitude of accidents which happen. On.
ly short time since, at the Hartley Pit
colliery, in England cast iron shaft, o,
support, broke, causing the instant death o.
five men, and following that the death prob
ably by suffocation, of two hundred and four.
teen more, caught in the mine, making to-
tai of tpo hundred and nineteen Hres lost
and all were enjoying full health and vigor
By this terrible affair, too, four hundre 1,and
seven widows and orphans were made
Such accidents are very rare, but the few
that do occur are almost 100 frightful fol
contemplation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
Original Notice.

Muscatinc County, 90 To John Myer, .
Won are hereby notified that there is now on
L file in the office of the Clerk of the Distric,
Court of Muscatine County, State Of Iowa, Pc
tition of Caroline Myer, claiming of you dvorce
for causes stated in said petition and also asking
alinOny ~ ~, Fj1.t 49,. -t:-s
Now unless you appear thereto, and defend, on
or before noon of the second day Of the next term
of said Court, commencing on the first Monday Of
Nav, A.. D. 1852, default will be entered againt
you and decree rendered thereon. ~ fHa
.i ~ DC. CLOUD,
feb21 -w4w -al-. Solicitor
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

THE Muse.tos e ro aowA To John Maeomesr
VOU are hereby notified that there is file In
l the Office of the Clerk OF the District Court Of
IuscAtne County, State of Iowa. petition of John
Knopp, claiming Of the foreclosure # mortgage
xecued you BY said John knopp she 2s,h day Of
Kuopp west half Of the quarter section
nineteen (19 in township seventy eight u.s. north
yment of promissory note, dated May 2sth 1851 for
six hundred dollars with interest at per pa,
.le annually. executed BY you, payable said John
si,at there is due said John Knopp 1880, for
Which sum, with interest, the plaintiff asks Judgment
,;a2st you provided BY law and that said land be
sold to pay said Judgment interest and COST as pro-
.ided by law in such cases.
Now, unless you appear thereto, and defend,
fore Of the second day Of the of said
Hnrt. commencing on the nrst Moadaysos May, =. n.
s62, default will be entered against you and Judgment
H;ndcred thereon. - SifH ~ THUS HANNA,
jau2i-wlw p.sfeeS6 Z Solicitor for Plaintiff.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

4 Rich SCENE AT Mr.. Monday
evening Rev. Henry Clay Dean lectured in
Mt. Pleasant for the benefit of the Iowa
Wesleyan University-subject, the charac.
ter of the Rebels" Just as he was about
opening his lecture squad Of the 4th Cav.
airy appeared in the Hall and required the
lecturer to take the oath of allegiance Dean
squirmed and attempted to dodge. He was
unwilling to take it from military officer
A Justice of the Peace being in the house,
the oath was read to him, and after good
deal of higgling he held up his right hand
and swore allegiance to the Stars and Stripes.
But being also required to subscribe the oath
he again demurred. He was very much Iop-
posed to putting his autograph to the f:ot Of
such document. But finding he M ust
either subscribe or 60 to the barracks, under
! arrest, he finally consented.
This matter having been satisfactorily got
along with the audience called upon Dean 10
90 on with his lecture. This he refused to
| do-said he would lecture to no audience
that required HIM to take the oath Of allegi.
ance-eot his hat and started for the door
found it fast. The audience still calling for
the lecture Dean said he would lecture if the
audience would take the oath. Lieut.. Col.
Drummond remarked that it was not fair to
require miscellaneous audience to take the
oath because suspected person had been re-
quired to do So Dean became rampant and
abused Col. Drummond in his usual style.
Col D. told him he must take it back and
started for the speakers stand, where Dean
was. Great excitement in the audience
ladies' screamed-one tainted. Col D. YVES
RI strained from chastising the Rev gentleul an,
and the lecture was delivered. After it was
concluded Col. Drummond slapped the rev.
erened BLACKBOARD and he wilted -was com
ple.ely cowed-afraid to 60 home-fnally got
a few of his friends to guard him, AMI we pre-
sumo he got home safe. Sic transit. &C.
Burlington Hawkeye, 1911.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

~ A COW belonging to Mr.. ]. P. Lewis
clipped into one Of the numerous holes in the
Ice, that have been made by our ice packers,
and was drowned, last week.
Friday morning Mr.. Lewis started out
in search of his cali, and arrived on the river
bank inst in time to see it fall into the same
hole. With the help Of several persons who
were standing near, he succeeded in rescuine
the animal alive.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

= "THR BAYoNET" is the name Of a little pa
per published at California, Mo-, by the boys
Of the 18th Iowa regiment o. A. A. Gard
ner and E. G. Holmes are editors, and the pa
per is issued by the printers of the regiment
generally. 1t is very spicy and well gotten
up sheet. ga. .. -~- ..-s .-t
We learn from the Bayonst that LIST Lieut..
George D. Magoon had left for home on re-
i, cruitiag tour. He has not yet arrived, here.
From the list of non-commissioned officers
we perceive that our young friend Lyman
Banks is Sergeant Major Of the 18th.
$50 We extract the following paragraph firm
the Bayomet: o.. -+@f
90 TIE IRREPREssIBLE CONFLICT. - Captain
Beach has got one. He calls him. Jim Char
coal. Jim ran away from his master because
Of his Secession proclivities. The little con-
traband expresses his desire to remain with
the Captain, who has kindly procured for
him new suit of clothes, and intends max
Ing him his wallet" Bully for the Captain.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
The 22d at the Capital.
Especial to Muscatine Journal
DyS>so,Nra Eoh Oc

& >HousE-Not in session.
SENArE-Nothing Of general interest.
ATT P. NJ, both Houses met in the Hall OF
House, which was densely crowded. A large
number of ladies were present. '
The Joint Convention was called to order
by Lieut.. Gov. Necdham. Prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Young. Washington's Farewell Ad-
dress was read by Secretary Davis, after
which the Star Spangled Banner was sung
by the entire audience, in an impressive man
ner, with unison and spirit.
I saw many fearful eyes as the glorious old
refrain was sent up to the spirits Of our
fathers. = n ". F. D,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

~ Major Purcell and Captain Palmer, Of
the 18th regiment, arrived from camp
Mcclellan last Saturday. The German regi'
ment has been consolidated with the 10th,
which now numbers TAT men. tits expected
TO move to the seat Of war in very few
days.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

TINS go AT Iowa CIrY.-The patriotic
citizens of Iowa City commemorated the an
nivcrsary of Washington's natal day with mu-
sic, professions, speeches, salutes &c. The
day passed of in the most agreeable manner
70 al concerned. The people Of our sister
city are never behind their neighbors in pat
riotism, or indeed in anything else.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
ESTRAY HORSE.

L the Township Of Montpelier, Muscatine county,
Iowa, on the 18th day of December, A. d. 1861. AN
ESTRAY HORSE, supposed to be twelve years OH,
aboat 1914 hands high. of light sorre coer white
strip in the face lame in the right hind leg and de-
fsctive in the shoulders; valued 1T twentyv dollars
true copy G. 8. FOSTER,
Jan. q 1s62.wSm Clerk Board of Supervisors.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

PABDoNED.-J.D. Aldridge, sentenced at the
last term of the District Court to one years
imprisonment for horse stealing, was pardon
ed by Gov. Kirkwood last Friday. Although
not in favor of pardoning horse thieves as a
general thing, we are grati6ed to learn that
Aldridge has been set at liberty. He was
severely wounded at the battle of Wilson's
Greek last August, and his physicians say
that confinement would have killed him as
his wound has broken out afresh.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

GorNa TO WAR.-Wm. Reach. Esq, for
merly editor of the Wapello Republicans and
at present Postmaster at that place. is rails
ing men for Col. Rankin's Regiment, now
organizing at Keokuk. We have been &C,
quainted with Mr.. Reach for several years,
and know him to be gentleman who will dc
whatever he undertakes, and do it soeu
Persons in Louisa County who have any
idea Of enlisting cannot do better than join
his command.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

| 5th NoIiabitfes to b,nks others, due not dne
9Th No losses adjusted and due.
s s a9' sss: ss1s sas sn ns! Sss
| 9th. Losses in suspense, waiting
further proof, included in
last answer above.
| 10th. All other claims against said .
% Company, dividends unpaid) 1895 90 o.,
Total Liabilities, s54,5S6 *
th The rule of the Company Isl uot to exceed in any
one risk, subject to loss by single fire.
18th. The amount insured in city or village aepenns
upon its subsequently, all the desirable risks to De
had; subject to the rule last above named
18TH The insured in any one block OF buildings
depends upon Its size and CONTRADICTION, sup9ocP 10
the rule above referred to
18th deposit of 5000 of Tennessee State Bonds was
made with tho State of Tennessee in August 1850,
but the Agencies of the Company having been with
drawn, and the Company not transaeitng any busi-
ness in that State. this deposit viii be W1tndrawh
upon respiration of Policies in May 1867 The
amount of premiums received In the State OF IOWA.
for the year Guiding December 3lst, 1851, was
456 3d. the receipts foa the month OF
estimated. 30. e.f $50 T. =
18th The Act of Incorporation is the that here
,f1 TIMO. c. ALLYN ssc'y. .
srArE o. csssEc1lou1. ~. .e.4
.---.... . o. January 4th, 1Se2.
Personally appeared H. HUNTINGTON. President,
and T. ALLYN Secretary of the Hartford Fire Insur-
Company and made oath that tho foregoing late
statement the affairs of said company ard exhibits
60 fsr as can be this date, its actual con-
dition on the first day of January, 1852 b
Before me JAMkS NfCH4LS,
.'5- VI. '--f ~ Justice Of the Peace
''N ArDIroR's OFFICE, Iowa, i
. Desmoines, Jan. IA, 1862.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, That the 14'h day
Of January, 1862 sworn statement ed in this Of
ice showing the condition the Hartford Fire Inpu.
rance Company, located at Hartford, in tire State OF
Connecticut the first DAY of January, A. D. 1852 IN
accordance with provision of Act Of the sncral As
semby of the State ofIowa, entitled can Act In rea
ton to Insurance Companies approved nuary 2oth
1851 and act amendatory thereto approved February
9tn 1858 that said statement shows that said COMPANY
possessed Of the requisite amount Of capital, and in
vested Is required by law. IA
Authority Is therefore given to the above named COM
pany business of Insurance in this State il
accordance with the laws thereof until the t day OF
January A. D. thousand eight hundred and sixty
two. -.!t. = t1H
1t IL also certified that Taos D. Smith, Of Mus.
catine, has been duly appointed by said Company
their lawful Agent and Attorney for the county of Mus
catine with full power to take risks of Insurance
therein and acknowledge service Of process pro-
vded by law upon his fling with tbs Clerk of the Dis
trct Court and for said county, certified copy of tb
statement file in this Office. 1t Is further oertif.6
that the attached s and correct copy Of the said
statement. "a fI -. - ~ f1r..4
- IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have hsssunIs
(,sl set my hand and affixed my sealof n0e, Ga.
10 1Ash day q January, 1892.
jsAs0 Il 81 10 roa DAN. ELLys0G, Deputy. /
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

TAxEs.-We are authorized by Mr.. Camp
boil, County Treasurer and Collector, to say
that hereafter State Bank and Treasury Notes
will bc received for taxes at his Office, the new
law ON the subject being now in force.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
EStrAy Cattle.

TAKEN Up by Alexander Petrican three estray cat
L tie described follows light brindle COW,
two black hefers two years old, wi.k some white OF
their TANKS. The owner is requested to Call and prove
property, pay charges and take them away.
Residence five miles east of this city. the river at
Wyoming Hill. feb21 .w4w-pd,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
GEORGE A. F0ss,

A TT NEY AT l. A w
PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO TIKI
L prosscu tien and collection of Folders Claims
Bounty money and arrears .sf pay obtained for the
heirs Of those who have died been killed in the
ice of the United States. 1880 t-ls -
Ofcs over Adam Ogilviss store, Second street, Mus
catine IL d :" FEB 't2-dSWu
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
! PROBATE NOTICE.

b STATE OF Iowa L.. ,.rT. ID n . ~ .
Iuscatine County. o. .-,,,...-. s;,,..l,,,
o Carrie L. PuriDton David Purinton, and all others
whom it may concern. sosu si t.tagfs7
IIOU are hereby notified that paper purportug to
I've the last Will aud Testament Of Byron :. Purin
On late of said county decreased opened and reaat
regrr Of the county Court Of said county keldon
~ :ddsy february 1859; and that Friday the 2eth
q OF Feb uary 1862, has been fxed - the dayfor
W...lcss my hand this 81 dsv OF February 1852 ~
ieo. Ii WIT. J. CARsKADAN, County judge.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

a. Samuel McNutt, Esq, formerly citi-
rem Of this place, is now one Of the editors Of
the Dubuque Times. Mr.. McNutt il . good
writer, and gentleman.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

Dillaway & Bros ,rockery
store was brilliantly illuminated Saturday
evening, in honor Of the natal day of our
country's chieftain.