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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

az On the appearance OF the com'hu''''''
ton in Monday mornings Courier, signed
20. c." we promptly informed the editor and
proprietor of that paper that the charges con-
tanned in the communication were false ana
without foundation, requesting the name Vi
the writer, who intimated in the communica-
ton that his name would be given; also IN
forming the editor that we should hold nm
responsible for the publication if the name OF
the author was withheld.
To this request the editor OF the Courier
made no reply, but in yesterday morning
issue makes an unfair use of the private note
to him for the purpose of endorsing the COM
munication of 60 c."
As we pursued the only proper course 10
get the name of our assailant, which the
editor refuses to give or in any way retract
the libel, we are left to one of two courses
either to submit to the hbellous charges or to
institute legal proceedings against the person
who willingly assumes the responsibility OF
the publication.
We have directed suit to be commenced
against the editor of the Courier, in which ne
will have an opportunity of sustaining the
charges, if he can do so, and if not, to suffer
the consequences.
However notifying to us to be thus driven
to suit to protect ourselves, it is, by the
conduct of the editor of the Courier, the only
honorable way to shield ourself and the COM
munity from anonymous ibels.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
News Paragraphs.

A piece of land was recently sold in London
at the rate of 81 100000 per acre sufficient
to cover it with silver equal to half dollar in
thickness.
"Hardee's Tactics" have been the standard
tactics of the army But Gen. Casey's tactics
are deemed an improvement, and have just
been officially adopted.
Mrs. P. White, wife of Reuben T. White,
formerly of Buffalo, was murdered at Wauke-
gan, Illinois, Aug. 2lst, by her husband
White was formerly steward on different lake
boats, and committed the deed while drunk
Letters have been received at Washington
bv the Rev. James Mitchell, agent of emigra-
ton, from the Rev II. II. Garnet, of New
York, and other colored men of influence at
the North, warmly seconding the plan of the
President for the colonization Of the free ne
groes in Central America.
The Richmond Examiner of the 10th pours
a broadside of severe criticism into the execu-
tive administration of jeff Davis, and evident
ly would be glad to hoist him from the rebel
chair of State. The article shows that the
Richmond editor is not very confident of VIC
tory, after all the boasting of the secesh press.
Captain Collins, of Erie, is the commander of
the gunboat Unadilla, which, it will be remem-
bered captured the British iron steamer a few
days since in attempting to run the Charles
ton blockade. 1t is estimated that the cargo
is worth notices. than 81 900, o0O-one-half of
which goes to Captain c. and his gallant crew.
Washington correspondents write that the
Government is not able to supply the new
troops altogether with Springfield muskets,
but has plenty of Austrian arms. Three car
goes of arms for the rebels have been captured
recently and will soon be on hand. They are
supposed to be Enfield rifles
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

The 10TH IowA.-By letter from Capt.
Turner, of the 10th Iowa, to his wife in this
city, we learn some particulars of the recent
excursion of that regiment to Summerville.
They found no enemy at Summerville, but
secured the country, capturing some prison.
ers. and over hundred horses and mules,
and twenty five hogsheads of sugar. About
$50 contrabands followed them to camp, and
were put to work. Capt. 7. says some of the
slaves are anxious to get back to their mas
tiers, saying they have to work harder in camp
than they did at home.
1t is probable that the 10th Iowa will be
garrisoned at Sumerville.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

~" Gov. Kirkwood received the follow
ing important communication from the De-
partment of State on Monday last:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Goth August, 1862.
To HIS Ercetlency,
the Governor of IoUa, lo,ca City
SIR subjoin a copy off note of the Goth
instant, addressed by this Department to the
Honorable William Stuart, the Charge d AT
flares of Her Britannia Majesty-expressing
an opinion as to the liability of aliens who
have merely declared an intention to become
citizens of the United States, to service in the
militia
have the honor to be
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

The ticket put in nomination by the Repub-
lican Convention last Saturday is strong one.
BR1NroN DARLINGTON, for Treasurer and
Recorder, is one of our Oldest and most es-
teemed citizens. He has been in the office as
Recorder since January last, and gives univer-
sal satisfaction. Our citizens cannot do better
than to entrust the responsible duties Of this
Office to his care.
JOHN w. JAYNE, for Clerk, is we'll known
and popular citizen Of the upper part OF the
county. Last fall he enlisted in the army
with his son, and both were wounded at Shi-
lob, and Mr.. Jayne was himself taken prison.
er and kept by the rebels two MONTHS when
he was released on parole. He is at present
suffering so much from the effects OF his CAM
paign that he is untitled for manual labor
He is good penman, careful and correct
business man, and just fitted for the position
for which he is candidate.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
Iowa News.

Miss Young, aged IA, and Miss Sarah
Klingman, aged II, were lately drowned in
Wolf Greek, lama county, while bathing.
Hon S. A. Rice, formerly Attorney Gen
eral of Iowa, has been appointed Colonel of the
23d Iowa Regiment. Mr.. Rice will make a
popular officer.
Gideon S. Bailey, arrested by the Pro
vost Marshal of Van Buren, county for disloy-
alty. has been taken to st. Louis and commit
ted to the Gratiot Street Prison.
The Davenport Democrat says that Cap
tain Lef6ngwell, of the LIST Iowa Cavalry, has
been appointed to the staff of Gen. Pope with
the rank of Colonel, and all because the Cap
tain shot fly off the nose of a soldier in his
own company, for which he was court-mart-
ialsd
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
Federal Tax Collectors and Asses.
SOrS for Iowa.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.
The following are the appointments for
Iowa under the Excise and Tax Law:
1st Observation-Disclosures, ], c. Walker, Fort
Madison; Assessor, R. NJ. Pitchell, Mount
Pleasant
2d-Collcctor, Geo. W. Els, Davenport ::
Assessor, Pliny Fay, Muscatine.
3d-Collector, Jed Lake, Independence ::
Assessor, Jesse I. Jarrett, Dubuque.
4th-Collector, Elijah Sells, Des Moines
Assessor, l. N. Jerome, Iowa CITY.
5th-Collector, j. G. Hagens, Mt. AYR: As
SCISSOR, John N. Dewy, Des Moines.
6th-Collector, s. P. Hewitt, ir., Eagle
Grove; Assessor, Delos Arnold, Marshall.
town.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

How THEY L1vE-A letter from one OF
Wilson's Zouaves, at Pensacola, says they
are sleeping in luxurious spring beds, and
pillows Of the softest down, upon which the
fair daughters of Secessia have been wont to
close their languid eyes, The Zoo ZOOS lounge
upon carved sofas, survey themselves through
splendid mirrors, and revel in the rich libra
ries for 'books to read.' They stroll upon
verandahs, and pluck oranges and lemons in
gardens scented by magnelias and oleanders
A plenty of stray chickens, geese, ducks, pigs,
&C., yet remains, and fresh beefin abundance.
Verify, the Zoo-zoos are in clover.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

In the battle of Cache" in Arkansas, 400
of the troops under command of Captain Black
burn fought and routed Gen, Albert Rust's
army of seven Texas regiments and two regi-
ments of Arkansas conscripts-in all, over
5000 men. Captain B. was in the fight, and
says, before they retreated, they supposed
Curtis whole army was in the woods, and ev-
cry man fehting on his own account" He
reports their loss at over 400, and says the
aim of our men was almost unerring. The
history of this war does not furnish the evil
dence of a more gallant fight than that of
"Cache"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

sTThe Courier was very pathetic, yester-
day, over the arrest of that "noble old states
man." Chas. J. Ingersol, of Philadelphia, who
once published card saying if he had lived
in the days of the Revolution he would have
been Tory. Only it was not the "venera-
6le," as he has been dead some timc-but his
son, a chip of the old block, who recently
made a secession speech in Philadelphia
Try again, Mr.. Courier.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

A STATE PRISONER NOMINATED FOR Con-
GREss-It would be difficult to find parallel
to the political outrage which the copperhead
Democrats of Iowa have committed in nomin-
ating for Congress D. A. Mahony, editor Of
the Dubuque Herald, and who is now in Fort
Warren, for uttering reasonable sentiments,
the nomination having actually been. made
since his arrest. Such cool committal of a
party to the enemies of the Government is
most astounding. Every man who will vote
for him now ought to be in prison with
him. Chicago Tribune.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

SENATOR LANES OPERATIONS. Senator
Lane, according to recent advices from Kan
sas, is rapidly organizing two African regi-
ments, comprising almost all the loyal blacks
in Kansas. Atchison alone furnished one
hundred men. So soon as these regiments
are armed they will be used In such wise as
effectively to increase their numbers by re-
cruiting from neighboring States. Senator
Lane is reported to be awakening the liveliest
enthusiasm among the people Of Kansas, to
whom he breaches from his old text, ''Save
the Union and let slavery take care of ITSELF"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

The Muscatine Courier insists that Mahin,
of the Journal, after furnishing eleven re-
cruits from that Office already, should enlist
himself In yestesday's Journal Mahin pro-
poses to enlist as private if Judge Thayer
will do the same. A fair proposition.
We clip the above from from the Upton
Democrats Democratic paper. It speaks
for itself.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,


SIR: Having informally understood from
you that British subjects who had merely de-
clared their intention to become citizens Of
the United States had expressed app:ehen-
sions that they might be drafted into the mi
lita under the late requisition Of the War
Department, have the honor to acquaint you,
for their information, that none but citizens
are liable to militia duty in this country, and
that this Department has never regarded an
alien WHO may have merely declared his in
tenton to become citizen as entitled to
passport, and consequently has always with
held from persons of that character any such
certificate of citizenship.
have the honor to be, with high consider
alton, sir, your obediant servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
To Hon. VIM. Stewart, &C. &c.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

Gen. futile, commanding at Cairo, address,
ed dispatch to the War Department on
Friday, stating thata large number of negroes
had arrived at that point from Gen. Curtis
army that they would starve unless some
body fed them and asking what should be
done in the matter. Secretary Stanton, in
reply, directed Gen. futile to issue the nee
essary supplies for these negroes and to put
to work such of them as are capable.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

DEcL1NEs-E. H. Thayer is the Editor Of
the M ascatine Courier, and the Mahony can
didate for Congress in the I'd District He
has been bantering the editor of the Journal
to enlist The journal editor offered to do
80, provided he could have the company Of
the Courier man Mr.. would- be- Congressman
of course, declines. He could no more think
of going than Augustus C@sar.-Bxrlington
H0pksve.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
-t-sss-:

JUDGE THAYER, of the Muscatine Cnmrier,
has backed squarely out from Mr.. Mahin's
proposition to enlist. The Judge pretends to
regard it as an effort to stop the circulation
of the C'a'isrl 4 nimsy excuse, as the
journal has twice its circulation and five
times its influence. ct Us hear no more about
enllstlng or patriotism from this doughty
knight of the p"n.-Uorcn port Gazette.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

The RApPAHASSocK.-T miles above
Fredericksburg the Rappahannock River
forks into two branches Or rather receives
there the two tributaries which make it.
The southern stream is the RapidsAnn, the
Northern one is called the orth Fork.
This latter is the stream on which the oppo-
sing armies are now operating, and which
strangers and letterwriters call Rappahan-
mock, but which does not properly bear that
name before the junction, twenty miles below
where the Culpepper road crosses the North
Fork
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

STRATEGY.-Judge Thayer, editor of the
Muscatine Courier, and Mahonyite candidate
for Congress, proposes to enlist for the war
provided Hiram Price, his competitor, will do
the same.
Now it happens that the people of that con-
gressional district want Mr. Price to repre-
sent them in Congress and do not want Judge
Thayer, the latter therefore with no chance of
an election is trying to disappoint the people
of his district by coaxing Mr.. Price off the
track alsO-Gate GW
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

~ he disastrous affair at Richmond
Ky, is most sad and deplorable and our only
hopcis that it is not as bad as the first reports
indicate. Yet, defeat having been suffered, it
must be bad even at the best
There appears to be a degree Of mismanase-
ment in Kentucky and Tennessee that is alike
astounding and criminal
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

~ There are four thousand five hundred
Confederate prisoners at Camp Douglass in
Chicago. Two thousand two hundred of
them have signed paper demonstrating
against an exchange, and declaring that "they
do not wish to be put in a position to fight
against those from whom they have expert
enced so much kindness"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

SCOOP JokE.-That was capital joke
closing up Greeley's shop. Horace is going
to have an auction and sell out his old traps,
reputation and all. Fun ahead. "-Cour'er,
Sept 3rd.
The sell was the Courier's and joke at It's
expense. The Tribune "stiU runs"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

THE NEGRO COLONIZATION SCHEME.-Sena
tor Pomeroy has established an Office in the
Indian Department for the organization of his
colonial scheme. About sixty families of free
negroes have enlisted under his banner. It
Is bis intention 10 take out with him several
experienced golfers, to make q practical test
of the rvputed coal lands of the Chiriqui
country. \ quantity OF cotton seed and a
number of cotton gins are also to be taken
out, to be prepared for any emergency.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

WELL DoNE. The company raised by the
Galena Railroad for the Railroad regiment has
allotted one thousand dollars a month (ten
dollars MANI for the support of their fami-
lies during their absence. This is a noble
example Of provident care which should be
emulated every where.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
A General SHdiun War YInmi.
sEEst

Washington, Aug. 81.
A dispatch received at the Postoffice De-
partment, Dated salt Lake, yesterday, says:
"A genera var with all the Indian tribes
east OF the MiSso..ri River is close at hand.
AN interruption of the overland mail is
daily expected Nothing but prompt and de-
cisive action on the part Of the government
will prevent it, 80 - - EEL
The lines shou d be pr tected by soldiers
at intervals OF a hundred miles
General Paigc's force is too small and Col
onel Connor's force is 400 miles west, travel
ing slowly"
Owing 10 the information contained in the
above dispatch, the Postofice Department
has instructed Postmasters to send the CAL
itornia mails by the way of New Yok until
further directed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

20 In the hasty retreat made by Breckin-
ridge from Baton Rouge, the Ex-Vice Presi-
dent left his sword on the field. 1t fell into
the possession of private in the 9th Con-
necticut volunteers. 1t is very handsome
weapon, and bears the name in full of John
c. Breckenridge
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

fW-"Sir, the postmaster of this city stands
before the community as man who, as pro-
lessor of loyalty and preacher of patriotism,
has neither in his heart If to eat out the
rightful substance of the soldiers widows and
orphans, because the governmentpermi it
if to remain in peace and quiet at home, in
snug office, adorned with fat compensation,
while better men are pouring out their life's
blood upon the field of battlexif, to do all
this, and at the same time exact an exorbitant
fee from the soldiers widow, for procuring
for her the pitiful sum her husbands patriot
ism bequeaths to her, is to be patriot-then
to that class belongs the editor of the Jour-
nal."-Q. O., In the Courier.
We challenge the cowardly slanderer who
skulks behind fictitious signature in the
Courier to produce the evidence Of his base
charge in regard to us exacting an exorbitant
fee from soldiers widow for anypurpose what.
ever. So far from the charge being true, we
never had conversation with any one as an
agent to procure bounty or pension money
The charge is manufactured from whole cloth,
and we brand 20. Co.," its author, as liar
and slanderer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

K. G. Cit is suggested that as old Biglow
the counterfeiter, when brought 10 Rock ISL
and, in hope of rescue, set up cry of mob
and murder, like DR.. Olds Of Ohio, aud Maho-
ny of Iowa, he too may be Knight of the
Golden Circle. Very likely Gaz-
cite,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

The SCARCITY OF AHNs-Gun contractors
corroborate the recent statements about the
willingness of the War Department now to re-
new contracts which it broke off months ago.
Plenty OF contractors are ready to manufacture
the Springfield musket in large quantities, at
once, but they insist on much larger prices
than those manufactured at Springfield Arse
nal cost. The net cost Of this arm is about
$13, 60. The Government thinks SIG is
enough to pay contractors-but they ask
more
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
MARTIAL LAW AT CINCINNATI.
Pacific Railroad Convention.

HORSE FAIR AT CHICAGO.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

NOT so BAD.-One Of the recruiting tents
on Boston Common has this motto "Come in
out Of the draft"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

cYThe Chicago Journal, of Monday even
ing, has report of two-days battle at Chat
tanooga, with but little loss, though Buell. is
said to have captured 1000 prisoners. As
the report is not confirmed by the latest
dispatches we think it untrue.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
The Rebel Congress offer a Bait
for Peace.

THE TINE OF DRAFTING TO BE LEFT
TO THE GOVERNORS OF STATES.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
MUsCATINE POST OFFICE

MUSCATINE POST OFFICE.
Open from A. NJ. tot P. NJ. On SUNDAYS from A
NJ. to 10A.M - - '"
Arrivals and Departures of Mails.
EASTERN MAIL, sia Davenport-Arrivesa at 1925 AM
Closes at $50 P. M
WESTERN MAIL, via Iosua Cs.r-Arrivssa at 6:3S PM
RIVER MAIL, ria Burlington to Keoktk- '.
Per Scna'rs Kate Cassel Arrives 6 A, M. Dailv
and Jennie Whipple. ! Closes lOA. N.
MAILto Blue Grass, Meine oeetand Centre asd Peas-
ant Prairie.-Arrives ON Monday, Wednesday
t and Friday at IL NJ. Closes same day at
12:3o P. NJ
MAIL to Teolsboro, Palo Alto. Albright and Baxrs City,
Arrives on Tuesday and Friday at II n,
Closes same day at 12:30P NJ.
MAIL to Fairpors.-Arrives Friday at p NJ. ADDS.
Closes Saturday at "a. M.
MAIL to Illinois City, Drrys Landing and Edginetos-
Arrive ON Thursday at IL NJ. Closes same
day at Same hour.
nr All the above mails close at the hours named
railroad time which ia fifteen minutes faster than town
time. JOHN MAH1N. M
Seed Wheat.
r HAVE some so bushees Of WHITE BLUE STEM.
i inter wheat for sale. 1t was picked over. head
by head two years ago, and Is pure.
aug30-It. JAMES 8. HORTON. .
DRINT PAPER. For sale at, 81 5Ht'@-'VIl1F 20
I BURNETTs
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

In THE RANKs.-It is said that Ex-Gov. Hicks,
of Maryland, has enlisted as private. ,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05


Re9Ap Artemus Ward being at celebration
and exhibition was called upon for speech,
when he replied in "a tost to the phair sex::''
Ladies. ses |, turning to the bea utiful femails
whose presents was rrephumin in the fare
gown, hope you are enjoying yourselves on
this occashun and that leminaid and isc wot-
ter ov which YOU air drinking may not go
agln you. May you alters be as fare as the
son, as bright as the moon, and butifu as an
army with Union 1ags-also plenty good
close to ware.
Tu yure sex-commonly called the phair
sex we are indebted for our bornin, as we'll
as many luther blessings in these low crowns
of sorro. Some poor sperroted fools blaim
yure sex for the difficulty in the garden; but
| know men are deseteful set, and when the
appels had bekum plum ripe bave no dowt
but Adam have rugged a cyder press, and like
as not went onto a big bus: ard been out
anawa. Yure LIST murther was lady and
all dawters is ditto, and non but loafin kuss
will say word agin yu. Hopin that no
waive OF trubble may ever kross yure peace
full breasts, konklude these remarks with
the followin sentyment.
" oman She is good egg.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

SOMETHING OF A LoAD.-'The Great Eastern
brought fourteen hundred passengers five
hundred and sixty-one in the steerage), and
three thousand tons Of merchandise.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05
Lexington, Ky., Evacuated


REBELS IN POSSESSION OF THE CITY
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

The annual session of the United States
Convention of Universaists is to be held in
Chicago on the 10th, 18th and 18th of this
month.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

MORE LINT WANTED.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

POPES OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LOSS
IN THE LATE BATTLES 10000 OR
10000 KILLED, WOUNDED AND
PRISONERS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-09-05

A BATTLE IN TENNESSEE-REB
ELS BEATEN.