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Connecticut and the President

The lower branch Of the Connecticut Leg
gislature, on Friday, by "a vote Of 1870 to e, e
adopted d resolution which reads thus: sThat
our confidence In the patriotism and integrity
Of the President Of the United States remains
the people Of this State, We pledge ourselves to
support and sustain him in the prosecution Of
allrncasures which shall be found necessary to
suppress the internal rebellion now raging,
and to re-estab1ish the National Union, pre-
serve, protect and defend the Constitution,
and restore the supremacy Of the law through
to him our sympathy In the trying and difhh
cult circumstances in which he is placed, and
in the pleasure Of so momentuou6 response
bilities, we depreeate every attempt to impute
to him such evils or disasters as may have
resulted from the errors Of Judgement, inef6c-
NJ on LIS par eo1 haTs
nfeYenfed or aYerfed y
, 1862-12-29

eY=The Quincy RcpH1licaM says that full
10000 pounds Of tobacco have been raised in
Adams county the past yoar.
, 1862-12-29

HONOR THE BRAvE.-Mr Hutchins Of Ohio,
has introduced a resolution into the House to
give fine gold medals to the brave volunteers
who crossed the Rappahannoek as the advance
guard.
, 1862-12-29

Gen. Rosecrans has ordered Col. Harri-
son Of the 59th Indiana regiment to get
horses and have his men mounted. The com
manding general desires to use them for cl,as
ing guerillas, and other important service,
requiring speed, dexterity and bo1dness. He
proposes to arm them with revolving MIME
rifles, and to give to them, if possible, bet
ter grade Of horses than our cavalry have
generally got. The rebels are mounted On
the very best Of horses, and their superiority
in cavalry is largely due to this fact. Colonel
Harrison will probably be authorized to buy
horses Of higher price for his command.
He is also authorized to recruit to ], 200 men,
and is now in the State for the purpose Of ac-
complishing both designs.
, 1862-12-29

pUCKSKIN GOODS.-The best
IL stock In town and lowest prices. Army Cloves,
Officers Gloves. Farmers GoYes; all kinds Of Gloves,
for and boys Suffers and dealers supplied In any
quantity MILITARY GOODS,
Wholesale and Retail 1t reduced prices
E. BOWEN, o Clark street (up stairs lover over the
, 1862-12-29

This fruit is just beginning to assume
It's very perishable character has prevented
any large amount from being sent from the
south part Of the State; but with the growing
Importance Of the summer fruits, it has be-
come an object with the Illinois Central rail
road to give better fAcilties for rapid mans =
ft up tie cars 50 as to gi7e proper Yentila-
, 1862-12-29

This fruit is so little known in market that
people begin to think that it csnnot begrown.
This is tfne Of the heart and other sweet
cherries, but Of the Morello E1mlly we can
have an abundance, beginning in May and
Of Downing, the Montmorency English No
relic, and two or three others, appear hardy,
but the most valuable Of all is the May. When
grated On the common More1lo stock 1t is
then hardy and productive, not having failed
for the last eighteen years, sineei its first fruit
ing in the north part Of the State. The Eng
lish More1io is not so productive, but as it is
some two or three weeks later, is valuable on
fhat account.
This cherry is not 80 vigorous at the south
part Of the State, but is productive, and
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

DIFFERENT FEsCNas. an illustration of
the different modes of feeling in battle, a cor
respondent informs us that certain officer
at Pittsburg Landing, being struck by ball,
and supposing himself on the verge Of death,
exclaimed passionately: "The Lord have mer.
cy on me" He was, doubtless, brave off,
Ger, and, under the circumstances, he could
have uttered no more appropriate exclama-
ton. Another officer-Major Belknap, of
the Fifteenth Iowa-was wounded in the
midst Of the fight, but instead of resorting to
the efficacy Of prayer, he called out to his
men, after receiving his wound, to "pitch in
to the rebels and give 'em hell"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

DARING RoBBsRY.-Day before yesterday
evening, W. b. Stewart, Esq, of this city,
missed quite sum of money from his safe.
which had remained open during the day
Suspicion was at once fastened upoa o young
man named George Kilvington, who had been
in the employ of Mr.. s. Young Kilvington'
it appears, had been detected once before, in
robbing the drawer, and had been discharged,
Mr.. Stewart refraining from prosecuting him
out of regard for tho feelings of his family !,
which is ono of the most respectable In the
city.
The details of this last affair embrace one
of the most bold and daring robberies that
ever come under our immediate notice. 1t
was planned and executed in broad daylight.
While the members of the firm were in the
front part of the building, Kilvington entered
by the back door, opened the safe, took out
about $40 in gold, and made his escape G.
Mr.. Stewart, on inquiry, ascertained tina
Kilvington had lent a portion Of the money to
friend, and, with the rest, left for the other
side of the river. Some Of his associates were
sent over to Illinois, and they induced him
to return, yesterday morning, at about 8
o'clock, when he was immediately arrested
and lodged in Jail.
Thus, another young man, just in the
morning of his life, has been ruined by his
evil associations. We would that we pos
sessed the ability to exhibit the termination
Of the path down which many youth in
this city is travelling in such alight as would
cause him to turn before it is too late. W.
hope this case will be warning to others
and lead them to reflect we'll before they form
habits and associations that can only lead t.
punis hment and disgrace The victim in THU
case was possessed of qualities, both Of mine
and heart, that endeared him to all who knew
HIM. But in an evil hour, he was led astray
and now must pay the penalty Of his crimes
Daily, 1OM.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16
In MenaOriamn.
HoPIpALB, o. Ma,

HopEDALs, o., May 2, 1862.
EDITos JOURNAL AT regular meeting of the Peri
cesian Literary Society the following resolutions
adopted, . tribute of respect to the memory Of
HENRY @. ADY, Co. H, 18th Iowa Regiment-killed at
Pittsburgh. You will confer favor upon the many
friends Of the deceased by their publication: jtu.
PEBIoLEsIAN HALL, May 2, 1869.
WHEREAs, Among those who have fallen by the desc.
ting hand Of War; in defence of our Countrys Flag,
is our fslOw-student and friend, HENRY G, ADYwho,
soldier Of the 18th Iowa Regiment, though suffer-
ing from wound refused to leave MS rost, and
fell like martyr to the Of Liberty-a noble ex-
ample Of patriotism worthy the highest admiration Of
every loyal citizen and,
WnEREAs, The said HENRY @. ADY having been
member OF Society, 10 which he guished him.
self Jealous and faithful colaborer Therefore, be It
Resotvsd That we, members of the Periclesan Lit
erary Society," OF the McNeely Normal School, do deeply
regret his loss, not only Q worthy member Of
Association, and d'gent student but one Who by
his generous and ama6le disposition the esteem
and respect of all.
Resol0ed, That while we admire the noble spirit
which actuated the deceased extepd to his parents
and friends our heart felt sympathy @
Kesoesd, That copy OF these revolutions be sent to
the parents of the deceased also copy to the Musca
tine JOURNAL, with q request to publish the same
MATTE M, GRIFFITH, Pres
SALIIE J. HOGAN Sec. sGf .f.6
81 E; i S ": CON- .. a..a.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

SPRING FxvER.-Now that the spring fever
is counting its victims by the hundred, We
will tell story which, for laziness, takes the
lead of anything we ever stumbled upon
Our old citizens all remember old Bob Kin
ney, who formerly "kept tavern" hereabouts
when Muscatine was yet in her infancy
Well, old Bob was lying on the counter of a
friends store, one day, when a chap came il
and stole the only Goldfish on hand. Bob saw
the whole proceeding but said never word
After while the merchant discovered the
theft, and asked Bob what had become of it
"Why, - stole it," replied Bob, 81 saw
him do it." "Why the ID didn't you speak,
thsn," inquired the enraged grocery keeper
%, was too blamed tired" said Bob. "He's
poor cuss, anyhow. Why not let him have
it," "Bob." quoth he of the store, ''you are
the LATEST dog ever saw. If you'll show
me lazier trick than that, I'll give you a
dollar" Old Bob said nothing, but with a
great grunt rolled over and motioned to his
friend to put the money in his pocket. This
the store-heeper did, confessing that . man
50 lazy that he would not ask for dollar,
should have the premium for laziness. Bob
when joked about his disrelish for exertion
ALWAYS replied that he was not lazy-only
constitutionslly tiredp'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

p4ln one Of the city churches in ST..
Louis lately an eloquent divine, while earnest,
ly duplicating at the Throne of God that
peace might again spread her gentle wings
over our beloved country, said: "Put one
hand on the North, O Lord, and the other on
the South, and say to the raging elements,
''peace, be still" An elderly man from In
DIANA private in one of the regiments Sta
toned there interrupted the reverend gentle
ment at this point by saying, distinctly: "No
Lord-put both hands Oh the South, and
make her stay in the Union"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

sp@rA Rebel Journal, the Petersburg Er
press, admitting the capture Of New Orleans
congratulates its readers that the yellow feve 1
will do the work which the Rebel General was
unable to perform. 1t finds likewise conso.
lation in the fact that Lowell, the leader of the
Rebel band at New Orleans, will be able to
Join his forces with those of Beauregard at
Corinth, and thence march into Ohio as soon
as the Tennessee and Cumberland become
fordable. Other Rebel journals, from which
extracts are made, speak of the surrender of
New Orleans in similar terms, but admit that
9 different result was expected. One of these
Rebel journals apprehends that Memphis will
share the fate of New Orleans.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

az The Confederate Almanac for 1862,
published by Rev. DR.. Summers at the south.
ern Methodist publishing house, announces an
"eclipse OF the sun visible over the confeoer-
ate states!" To this the Nashville Union
adds, that about the same time "there will be
total eclipsesof the confederate states, visible
over all CREATION"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16
GUARDIANS SALE.

nURSUANT to an order Of fhe county court of Mus.
catine county State of Iowa. duly auth orizing me
to sell tn. estate Of Francis e. Newmsn. minor
will the 14th day Of May, A. 1852, at the door Of
the court house 10 the City OF Muscsns offer for :.e
lot No. even, in block No. thrtynve in said city Of
Muscatins. with the appurtenances consisting of two
brick buildings, the property Of said MINOR good
cellar and cisern the premises. Sale to commence
ct 10 'clsck a. of said day. Terms of ssle-half
cash down. and balance in year, secured by mort.
gage On the premises. GOTTIRlED AUNULLER,
Nay 1oth@d2 Guardian.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS,
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue Of special execution to directed and
ID delivered from the office of the Clerk of the District
Court of Muscatne county, State of Iowa. against tho
goods and chattels, lands and Of Elias G..
Matthews and Cyrus G. Lepore. have levied and
will expose to SALE Saturday, the 31t day of May
A. D. 1852, at the Court House door, IN the city Of
Muscatine, the following described property, towit
The north half of the northwest quarter and the
north half of the south half # the northwest quarter
sll of section twenty seven (2, townsp
(78) range one ~ west containing one hundred and
twenty 20) acres all in Muscatne county, Iowa. Ali
of which OF much thereof may be necessary, will
be sold to satisfy said special execution in favor Of
Nathan N. hnson. Sale to commence at 70 past
o'clock in the fournoOn ofsaid day. h. ID. HINE,
May 9,-w4w Sheriff Muscattne County.
prsfee95. 49,. - - = ----
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

ARR1vED.-Our young friend VIM. Cor.
don, one of the Pittsburgh wounded, arrived
on the Sucker State, yesterday. Bis MANY
friends and acquaintance hereabouts will be
reioiced to learn that his wound is healing
rapidly.
Thomas Lewis, of Atalissa another of the
wounded, arrived on the same boat.-Doily,
9th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

GEoCER RID -
In Muscatine,
WHICH WE WILL SELL AT
WHICH WE WILL SELL AT
WHICH WE WILL SELL AT
WHOLESALE
WHOLESALE
WHOLESALE
OR
OR
RETAIL,
RETAIL,
RETAIL,
AT PRICES WHICH Will DEFY Al
AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY ALL
AT PRICES WHICH WILL DEFY ALL
COMPTON,.
COMPETITOR.
COMPLETION.
No HUMBUGi No HUMBUGi
NO HUMBUGl NO HUMBUGl
Examine our Stock and Prices and we will
Examine our Stock and Prices and we will
Examine our Stock and Prices and we will
f'sog CONVINCE YOU
CONVINCE YOU
CONVINCE YOU
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY
THAT WE SELL CHEAPER THAN any
HOUSE IN MUSCATINE
HOUSE IN MUSCATINE,
HOUSE IN MUSCATINE.
BISHOP e. SHAMMO.
BISHOP & SHAMMO.
BISHOP d SHAMMO.
rs Boxes Oranges aud Lemons,
so Boxes Rabbits and De Lands Saleratus,
30 Kegs of Nails,
rs Chests of Tea,
50 Sacks Dried Apples and Peaches,
Is Coils of Rope,
Is Dozen Wash Boards
10 Boxes Lump Tobacco,
10 Barrels Kerosene Oil,
Is Barrels Crushed and Coffee Sugar,
Kegs Prunes,
40 Boxes starch,
Is Dozen Brooms,
25 Barrels Nuts,
SO Sacks Shot.
E BISHOP & SHAMMO,
Opposite State Bank.
Muscatne, April IL, 1862
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

81 West Point on the York River, which
is mentioned in the dispatches from Gen. Nc
Clellan, is about twenty-five miles by waite,
from Yorktown. and about thirty-fve miles
from Richmond, with which it is connected
by the Richmond and York River Railway
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

CouRr.-In court Saturday the time was
all consumed by the case Of Evans ~. the city
of Auscatine. Up to Saturday noon, wher
court adjourned N the witnesses had not
been examined.
The above is case wherein the plaintia,
Charles Evans, sues the city for damages
caused by the food in 1859. As . number
Of similar cases are depending to great ex-
tent on the decision of this ono it is holly
contested. A number of very interesting
questions have arisen during the progress Of
the trial and the issue is looked to with con-
siderable interest. Messrs. Richman and
Cloud are for the plaintiff and Messrs. Lind
Icy and OConnor for the city.-Dajiy, 18th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

W- Batesville, from which Gen. Curtis
dispatch published this..morning is dated, is on
the White river, about sixty miles south Of
the Missouri line, and about one hundred miles
west of the Mississippi.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16
WEST L,srarr, Iowa, May 9th, 1862

WEST L,BERrY, Iowa, May 9th, 1862.
DEAR JOURNAL -Permit me to offer humble tribute
the memory of Warren Evans, who died in your city
one week ago this morning, while on his way home
from Pittsburg Landing, where he participated in that
hard fought battle, during which he received wound
which resulted in his death. On Wednesday last when
the eastern train in, It brought that cast
gloom the whole village-news that Warren was
at Muscatins unable to homo, and expected
live long. This the first intmation We had had
that he was dangerously wounded. few short months
ago he left u.s. his cheeks flushed with health his heart
beating with high hopes for the future-nerved to
and dare all for his countrys sake. Now he has
turned to US; but how Not with tho victor army,
outing not with the camor of the drum not with
the glad greetings mothers brothers and friends but
with gaping wounds, and the nag of our country
around his CONN., All, Warrenl brave soldierl noble
and loyal-heartsd, much loved and deeply lamsn.ed
endl how can we believe you dead , Dead It must
have been hard to die with all the bright hopos Of
youth and manhood clustered around you-hard,
til ough knowing you wese dying martyr for your
countrys cause "Nay, let weep, grief hath need
of tears" Oh, Slavery thou hydrs-headed monster.
what s,onement caust thou make for this thy work of
death-sending grief to every homo in this tar land
Warren xas buried with military honors, % Thursday,
At O'Clock p H. sEllsworth," Wasrsns favorite, was
sung At the grave Enfod him In the stripes and stars
He will not dim the brightest beams rang out the
still air a. funeral anthem for the fallen brave; after
which he lowered TO his last resting spot
which Il haowsd BY the tears Of his aged mothsr and
other loved oassa spot that will often b re-vsited
his rends; end though IL world never know that
10 fought and disd for his country, yse the pecps
West Liberty win chsssh his memory for his many VIZ
~ a.a Asbls s1sfts n geea esuss. saoAasxA. =
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

SOMETHING WRoNe.-A. N. Corriell of this
city and member Of Capt. Palmer's com
pany, 10th regiment, arrived home the
other day from Pittsburgh Landing. Mr..
Corriell was severely wounded in the wrist
at the battle of Shiloh, and the surgeon OF
the regiment decided that his arm would
have to be amputated and promised to per.
form the operation on the ensuing day
Corriell believing that such q course was Tn.
necessary, quietly slipped down to the boat
and took passage for home. On his way
hither his wound was dressed but once, a
volunteer surgeon kindly offering to fix him
up. Arriving in this city, Corriell placed
himself under the charge Of physician, who
says that even at this late day the arm can
be saved
Now there is something decidedly wrong
somewhere. If mans arm, after going a
week without dressing can be saved, what
kind Of a surgeon is the man who could not
cure a wound while it was in condition to
be cureds 30 ''-'
Has such q surgeon charge of q regiment
ofIowa troops None but the most expert
enced of physlcians should be given an ap-
pointmcnt so responsible. Why did not the
authority making this appointment inquire
into the capability Of the appointed -
Gov Kirkwood once stated that in distribu-
ting Offices he must pay attention to localities
l. kHnk h. e. - =
sons being resident of q certain place would
entitle him to q surgeons commission in the
army. That men entirely unable to per-
form the duties of their Office have been ap-
pointed to this rank is undeniable and we
must confess it looks to us as if some one was
using his high Office as means of gaining
political popularity. -rH
R%Some time since it was stated in our
paper that nobody was hurt in Capt Tur-
ner's Company Q6th regiment) at the battle
Of P,ttsburg This was . mistake. Our in
mant meant to say land perhaps he did say
nobody from Muscatine in the company was
hurt. This information he obtained by letter
from member of the company. 1t appears.
however, that the Orderly Sergeant was kill
ed, and IL others Of the company were
wounded or taken prisoners. In fact the
company appears to have had . hard fight,
and came off the field with honor. 88.%$
In this connection it may be proper to pub |
lish the following extract from letter writ |
ten by . member of Capt. Turner'S Company,
in reference to certain slanderous reports
which were circulated through this communi-
tv soon after the battle: '''Ho
Gas for Major Purcell and Thomas, the
reports are as false as HI The Major was
I'm us al the time during the fight. He
v,s at his post, encouraging the men and
living orders close in our rear, in CALLING
8re. for two hours, until the order was given
to iii back As for Tom, he was detailed
sho NIGHT before for officer of the guard of the
host. by order Of the Colonel when no battle
~ exnected. In fact believe every officer
n the regiment did his whole duty 70 thu
ut eth ahility."aam1k i SIT
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

SHAsP.-A hog belonging to an Irish
family having got into the city pound . day
or two since, the mater tamilias went to
the Marshal and telling him long yarn
about hsr husband being in the army, asked
him to release the imprisoned grunter. Dill,
in the goodness Of his heart, consented, and
piggy was free once more. Subsequent in
vestigation brought the fact to light that the
woman's husband was living with her, being
. mechanic in good circumstances. Oul
readers can decide for themselves whether
the joke is on Dill, the hog, the woman o.
the woman's husband.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

Iowa now has one Major Generals. R
Curtis--and four Brigadier Generals-1hos
Mexican, George M. Dodge, Jacob G.. Lau
r. an and James M. futile.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

Pitt Cook, of Sandusky, Ohio, has bid off
all the delinquent nonresident lands in Web
ster county. He has bought up all the lands
delinquent for taxes in most Of the adjoining
counties to the amount Of about 100000.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

az The prospect Of rigid confiscatior
measure getting through Congress is far from
good at present.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16
.y0tice to Las,skh0l1le,.s.

7NHE residence of the subscriber will be (unti fur.
Their notice) at West Liberty. All letters addressed
to the undersigned will receive prompt attention.
All persous ordering surveying " i'll do we'll to send
the description of their and given In their deed
Please have stones ready to set at the corners.
Terms-S3 90 per day, and board. ,oG Fl
so FRANK DORR, County Surveyor.
mar2O-d&w6mt g.i ls,I g fi
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-16

BIG Tn1Ne.-Deter,nine to enjoy these
beautiful evenings, or ''perish in the attempt"
we rented rig and, fully equipped, set forth.
For while "all went merry as marriage
bell" As we drove slowly along by forest,
hill and river, the bright moon illuminating
the glorious landscape with its silver light,
all was peace, and we were in love with all
mankind (not to say anything Of woman
kind)
While lost in these blissful rumina.
tons the gearings about our carriage
parted, and our horse, . festive individ.
ual, gracefully reared his hind feet to the
heaven above, passing 80 near our bewildered
eyes that we could count the nails in his
shoes if We chose-we didn't do so, however
He then performed the same delicate maneu'
yer with his front feet, then with his four feet
after which he became possessed with the in
sane idea that Second street was the track at
the fair ground, and seemed bent on winning
the purse. We requested him, very courte
ously, to "Whoa," but, paying no attention
to our modest prayer, he continued at rate
that would have pushed the fugacious Floyd
Observing it an excellent chance to show of
little of our military education, we deploy'
ed our splendid cavalry to the left and ordered
charge upon brick house near by. Un'
fortunately for the success of this brilliant
maneuver, an unseen agency quietly lifted
US from our seat and dropped US on the
ground, and after turning three or four SOM
ersaults we resigned our command and the
cavalry passed on. Observing friend sea-
ted on the edge Of the sidewalk we approach
ed, and inquired if any one was hurt. Being
assured in the negative we answered to the
same interrogation that we believed carriage
had suffered severely. Lighting cigar We
inserted our hands in our pockets and saun'
tered slowly homeward, fully convinced of the
truth of that trite saying that "now you are
and then you amt" daily, 18th.