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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

~ While Gen. Geo. W. Jones late of Fl,
Lafayette. is travelling over the State manipu-
ting the secesh sympathlzers, the old fogy ex-
Office holders and the rec klcss Office seekers
into the support of the Vallandisham conspir-
acy, Ex-Mayor Fernando Wood of New York,
who issued a message recommending the Sc
cession OF the city o. New York, seems to be
travelling on the same mission over the West.
-[KeoEuE Gate Citu
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

LETTERS FOR GERxANY.-Some time age
the Post Office Department gave notice tina!
hereafter tie single rate ofpostage for prepaid
letters transmitted per Prussian closed mail
betgeen the United States and all parts OF
Germany, except the Grand Duchy of Baden,
will be twenty eight instead Of thirty cents.
All unpaid letters to whatever part of Germany
they may tie addressed, and prepaid letters
addressed to Baden, will continue to be
CHARGED with postage at thirty cents. The
single rate postma sters should note this direc-
ton on their tables of hostages to foreign
counties, and charge postage accordingly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

CAMP DouGLAs, CHICAGO. The total num-
Der Of rebel prisoners now confined at Camp
Douolas is 1892, of which 5,7l7 were cap
ture,i at Fort Donelson, 1909 at Island NO.
10, .36 at e;tisburgh Landing and 700 at
Other places The tctsi namher OF deaths
since February LIST, is 527, OF whom thirty
have been Federal soldiers, leaving 497 rebels
upon the mortuary list. There are now in
the hospisa! 25S sick rebels, the prevailing
disease beng pneumonia, contracted in the
exposures Incl lent to camp lite. Tha rations
allowed tn: prisoners are thu same as given
or own soldiers, consisting of potatoes,
pork, beef, Hour, beans, rice, coffee, sugar,
rno!asscs and vinegar, besides the extras OF
soap AID candles. a combination of military
luxurias entirely nukuawn in rebel camps.
1t costs the gov, rnment Il cents . day for
each prisoner. their sustenance having been
taken on contract by private parties.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

OUR KILLED AND WoUNDED.-The New
York Herald publishes the following: We
have gone over our records, commencing with
the breaking out Of the rebellion. arc believe
the following figures embrace the whole num-
Der on the Union side, with the exception OF
the loss sustained in the late engagement
near Richmond:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

IupoRrA r ELECTION IN ILLINo1s.-An i'm
portant el ction takes place in our sistel
State mex! Tuesday, 18th. The following is
tie section providing for the election:
SECTION IL. At the said election the bal
lots, written or printed, or partly written OF
p,i.i cd, shall be as follows
Those for tie Constitution,
''For New Constitution.
Those in favor of the article entitled Banks
aad Currency"
.Ecr Article Prohibiting Banks;
Those agains. said article,
against Article Prohibiting Ba ks"
Those in favor of section first of artce en-
tilted Neg oes and Mulattoes." :.
"For EgcIus.on of Negroes and Mu attoes y
Taose against section first,
~ ,.ainst tie Exclusion of Negroes ald Mu-
lattoes;
Those IN favor Of second section OF sad ar
ticle, ......
"Ns rirht If suffrage or Office to Negro-s or
Mulattoes;"
Those against section second,
"For tie ri .ht Of Suffrage and otiice 10 Ne
groes and Malattoes;
Those in fav"r Of sec ion three,
"F,a. Laws Excluding Negroes and Muiat-
toes ercn coming to and voting in this State"
Those opposed to said section three,
IS. y.i:.st laws Excluding Negroes and NM
!at,oss fro,.. coming to and voting In this
State; -
Those in favor Of Congressional apeostlon-
lnent,
.For Congressional Appointments"
Those opposed to Congressional apportion-
mens.
"Agains. Congressional Apportionment."
1t is thought the new Constitution will be
voted down by large majority. TIE Con-
stitutional Convention was ruled by set Of
demagogues from the benightcd land of
Egypt, and its provisions are too far behind
the spirit Of the age to suit the progressive
people of Illinois. reH
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

Dox'T Bury APPLES. Farmers who wish
10 Keep their fruit in good state of preserva-
tion should not bury it in the ground with
out first making sort Of bin in which to
place it. Apples which have lain all winter
in close co tact with the mother earth taste
like cross b tween q turnip and potato.
This buryin, entirely destroys their flavor.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

At the battle of Waterloo alone, the loss on
the side of the victors, in killed and wound
ed, was nearly four thousand more than our
entire loss thus far in the present war.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

General Scott has, gone to West Point, New
York, to spend the summer. His general
health ls good.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVEN-
.,.-- Tl(DN.

Nstics is hereby given that . delegate Republican
State Convention will be hsld at DesmOines on Wednes
day. 23d OF July D. 1884, for the purpose Of put
ting in nomination Seer etary and Auditor OF state
Attorney Gene and Register of the State Land once
andfor the transaction Of such other business may
- deemed expedient when met.
The ratio of representation wilt BE- follows, viz
Ors delegate from Oh organised county, one del
sgats for every on. hundred votes cast for Abraham
Lincoln for P .sdnt Of the Unite states in 1885, and
I'D onal deeg ate fer any fractional vote exec ed
ing nifty.
Loyal citizens regardless of former political associa
tons Who in favor Of giving the National Admins
tration an ko'ea sspport in thorough and yigorou
prosecution the for the suppression OF the no
bsoA, invited cooperate throughout the State
JOHN N L1WEY, Chairman, 9Th District.
SAML. F. MILLER, LIST
", =. DUNCAN, ID
JNO. d. LOCKWOOD, I'd
W.R. SMITH, 4th
J. h. SANDERS, 9Th
J.BUrLER, It'll
J. SHANE, Sth
q. W. MILLER, 9th
e.. L. FULLER, 10th
E.TAYLOB. 1lth
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
Especial to St. Louis Republican.

MEMPHIS, June Ga M.
At this hour, just as the dispatch boat is
leaving, all is quiet. All the rebel flags known
to be flying in the city have been removed,
and no difficulties have occurred.
Reports are current that Com. Hollins,
when he received news of the reduction Of
Montgomery's feet, burned his vessels, four
in number, which were some distance below.
Over 5000 people lined the bluffs here
and witnessed the fight. This morning all
the stores are closed, but many will be
opened tomorrow. The citizens seem anxious
to have trade renewed with them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

There is nothing Of Importance from be-
low, and no arrival from MeE: phis. The
Confederate gan-boat, Gen. Bragg, was re-
ported to be, at noon To-Day, ~ miles below
Cairo, as having broken her machinery and
anchored in the stream. Two steamers were
sent to her assistance. She arrived this
evening flying the Confederate flag beneath
the National emblem. As she approached
the shore she was greeted with salvos of ar
tillery from the Fort, and cheers from spec
tators. The Gen. Bragg will be speedily re-
paired. Lieut.. Bishop, Of the Benton, will
command her., -.- .t..- -..-..-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

the rebel gunboat Van Dorm would no, have
escaped, and my flag ship would not have
been disabled. Three of the rebel gunboats
and rams, which we attacked, sunk outright
and were lost. The Gen. Price was slightly
injured. l am now raising her and propose
sending her to my feet. Respectfully,
[Signed] bCuAs. EL1.xr, Com'd'g.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

ohonnn 80 dvoraoly dlSp0e ,ed to fair ex
cna"ge' one. will doubtless oe effected.
t.. Special to ? ost.
NEW York, June TO-
letter, datci 4th inst. to the Philadel.
Pnia 'n4aarer' says our troops have buried
over 5000 rebels a. Fair Oaks Prisoners
commune to DC hror 4ght in daily. One rebel
Genclal was take a. He still refuses to give
his name, e''o
Our troops have been within 3 miles of
nichmond, Cd. reconnaissance.
WashS gton telegram says the WAYS
ana az, N means Committee will report the Tariff
bill Tues lay.
Times Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, June g.
ec'fetary Chase will ask Congress to au-
thor'.ze further issue Of $3.50, 900, 900 de-
MAJ I'd treasury notes, probably 25,OOO,OOO
o. them OF dsnomin ations under IS. He will
'.lso propose, for prudential and economics!
reasons, to have all notes engraved, executed
and printed in the treasury building, under
dictatorship.
BY the last steamer Lsrd Lyons received
from his Government leave of absence for
two months, to visit his home in England.
He will sail q week from Wednesday next
His visit to England at this time, though un-
official, will, it is thought, be productive of
benefit to our interests abroad.
New YoRk, June 10.
A letter in the american, dated near New
Bridge, June 9Th, says all the army, except
Porter's and Franklin's Divisions and Re-
serves, have crossed the Chickahominy.
A Washington letter states that official in
teligence to the Navy Department says no
rise in James River occurred sufficient to
carry our gun-boats over the distractions at
Fl. Darling.
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Public Meeting at ParkorsburE.



Que of the largest meetings ever held in
Parkersburg was held Mt the Court House
on Saturday last, in favor of the new Con-
stitutiOn of the new State of West Virginia
The people of the country poured in freely
aud there seemed to be perfect unanimi-
ty of sentiment. 4. Tracewell, Esq, was
called to preside, and William Hatcher,
Esq, appointed Secretary.
The meeting was first addressed by P. G.
Van Wrinkle, Esq, in one of the most clear
and graphic explanations of the various
provisions of the Constitution that could
be made. he is familiar with every word
and letter in it. What was not prepared
by his hand went through close revision
under his eye. 1t ia. admitted on all hands
that our talented townsman is tue father of
that instrument, and to HIM more than any
other are we indebted for one of the best
constitutions that has ever been before the
people of the country, the natioaal one,
prepared BY our inspired fathers, only ex-
cepted. If we as people are enabled to
have new State under it, in a very few
years we shall find it one of our highest
treasures and greatest blessings.
w. E. Stevenson, Esq, spoke eloquently
and well, with evidences of the clear, sound
Judgment for which he has been noted by
those who have known him. He is a pro-
gressive man, true patriot, and labor
ing, practical man. He became known to
many persons here to whom he bad been n
stranger aud all expressed the highest sat
isfaction. He, too, was among the most
earnest and arduous members Of the con-
yention, laboring constantly, speaking
rarely; but when he did, with sense and
effect.
Resolutions had been neglected until af-
ter tue commencement of the meeting, and
before they could be flushed the meeting
adjourned.
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covered with many an ''Oh myl" that the
hirsute breast of their crazy guest was en-
tirely innocent of shirt. With proper haste
they hurried him into the newly bestowed
garment but it wouldn't go on. With
arms above his head, and his face eclipsed
by the evolving coat tails, he struggled
mautully to get out of his difficulty into
his cont, when suddenly the fraiI twine by
which. his 'unspeakablesls were kept un,
gave way, and they dropped to his feet
AS wax melts before the fire, so vanished
the fair quiIters from the scene before them,
Their frantic cries around the man5of the
house, who rapliu from tue garden to find
In his parlor living statue of woe; but
above all the din and confusion created by
the catastrophe, was heard the lusty voice
OF the mysterious tabIeau, believing
Mani Nam for Gods sake, helpn ~
To this day 1t is unsafe to mention the
secondhand clothing business to the la
dies OF that ousebold.-OsUego Tunes
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''ht0n3 Mant for Gods sake, Helps
We see it stated in the Wheeling Inteli-
geRcer that German in that city recehtly
eeing drunk, stripped himself, saying that
he came into the world naked and he was
going out in the same condition, and rush
ing to the street, bolted into neighboring
house in the midst of tea-party. The
tea drinkers, rs we may well imagine, con-
cluded that that was not the entertainment
to which they were invited. 4a--l8i4
We very we'll remember a counterpart to
the above incident, which occurred some
time since at the house of friend who
shall be nameless. There was quilting
party in the front parlor. The weather was
fashions had been discussed; Mrs. Smiths
new bonnet had beer admired Miss
Virgins false teeth had been criti.
cised; and the usual amount of local
gossip had been retailed, until, in short,
the company had nearly talked itself out
and conversation was getting dry. At this
juucture there appeared upon the side.
walk ragged, shoeless, idiotic vagrant of
the neighborh6Od, whose shaggy locks
were unsheltered, and whose greasy, close.
fitting coat was buttoued to the chin, as If
to protect his person from the ehills of the
approaching evening. He was a pitifuI
OBJECT TO contemplate; and the benevolent
ladies, to whom his condition was known !
were compassionately moved to ask him
In. He should have hat and some shoes.
audla better coat than the one he wore
and the articles were forth with procured.
The shoes were fit, and were adopted
with avidity; the hat was of the "climac-
teric" style, and was gleefully and grace
fully donned but the poor creature, though
sadly in need of the profered coat, Was
strangely. shy Of it. By diut of much
feminine eloquence. however, he was
at length persuaded TO try It on and
removed his old one, when the ladies dis
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-19

MEN AND WOMEN DEYoURBD ny WoLyEs
IN WALLACHIA.-Th English papers con-
tain letter dated Bucharest, Wallachia,
Jan. 29th, which states that in consequences
of the extreme severity of the weather the
wolves have been more than usually daring
in their attacks. A woman named Madame
Carisoglus, OF great beauty, and belonging
to leading family, was returning to Bu-
charest in her sledge, when the horse,
becoming frightened, overthrow the yehi-
Gle and the unfortunate lady was cast on
the ground, aud soon devoured by the
wolves. A Apeddler was attacked by pack
of these ferOcious animals, but before he
was killed, two mounted gendermes ar
rived and fred on them. They were
frightened away for the moment, but not
wtthstanding the appeal of the poor man,
the gendermes left him wounded on the
road, aud shortly after the wolves returned
and finished his sufferiugs. Ten or twelve
other fatal cases have been reported.
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Native AmerIcaninm.

A strong commentary on Native Ameri-
canism is found in the fact that most of the
men arrested in Richmond aud at other
points South as Union men, are Irish and
Germans. The most enthusiastic friends
of the American flag found in Nashville on
the entrance of the Union troops were the
poor Irish. The Irish aud Germans, in
their devotion to the Stars and Stripes, are
putting the ''sons of '76" to the blush
Indeed they are making things very un-
comfortable for "brother JefT.' at Rich
mond. So strong has the Union feeling
become, that every foreigners house in
the rebel capital is watched. Think Of
;he idea of putting 'snone but Americans
on guard" to watch the "ignorant Toreign-
ers" determined to stand by the Union.-
Cincinnati Press.
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wheeling WhoIesaIo = retain
SHOE MANUFACTORY.

- TIKI undersigned maybe found at 40
Main Street, where We are oxtensfyely
engaged In manufacturing the latest and best styles
aud quality Of Ladies', Misses Children's, Boys and
Gentlemens SHOES, expressly adapted 70 the tastes
aud necessities Of the citizens Wheeling and the
surrounding country, which we OHer at Wholesale
and retail ct prices which cannot fail TO please the
We invite the trade, and the public, to call and
examining our goods. While We Gratefuliy remember
most sanguine expectations We hope In the future
TO merit contiRuance and to share large increase
Of public patronage. FIF 3EF p TO- =
Having largely reinforced our manufacturing do
Partment, with experienced and accomplished me-
ehanics We are prepared TO manufacture styles and
sizes to order for tho trade and public lt. IT :
noT22 ft JAS.W. PILLSBURY CO.
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MIR. Weed In ParlLament.

LONDON, Feb. 20.
go when get time to the Parliament
House, and this evening in some expecta-
ton of a debate on American affairs; but
it did not como on. I begin to like the
way business is done in Parliament. The
manner is business-like. There is no
"Buncumbe," no "spread eagler declama-
tion. Men who have sense talk seusibly,
and to the purpose. The ministers, who
nre members also, sit on the right of the
Speaker, to explain the views of the gov
ernment and to answer questions. AL
though the body is composed of some six
hundred members, the chamber is not half
ms large as our Hall of Representatives
The house is only full when it "diyides"
on important questions, aud then many
stand up. ..s|.
Hike, too, their mode of stopping the
personalities of debate, and especially their
process for stopping duels. An example
has just occurred. Sir Robert Peel of
Tended The O'Donoughue, whoimmediate-
ly sent a hostile note. Lord Palmerston
committed the facts to the House. The
Speaker called upon The 0'Donoughue to
withdraw his challenge aud apologize to
the House for an abuse of its privilege -
This was done, and the matter ended. This
is sensible way of reforming a popular
nuisance. In reading, as We do, in Eng
lish papers, reports of debates, the frequent
recurrence of "Henr," Shear" seems sense
less. But in listening to these debates you
soon discover n reason for, aud fitness in
these inteGections. They occasion no In
corruption, aud rather aid than embarrass
the speaker. ~ 1a aa 7l 3
Members of Parliament. on the pertnis.
sion of the Speaker, admit me upon the
floor of the House so that my visits there
enable me to hear better and to converse
with members. 9Zri-z F14f
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bs5ng .p9ninated, a. MqclelIun's instance,

being nominated, at McClellun's instance,
a asBrigadier- General,
Hesw unwilling, however, TO return to
Western Virginia. But he was deeply in
terested in the success of tie war in that
quarter, and formed plan for its vigorous
aud successful prosecution, which, If car.
ried out. must have been attended with tho
happiest results Accustomed TO the free
and cheap transportation of tue prairies,
he had been disgusted with the cumbrOus
apparatus of wagons aud stores, which
had impeded the steps of the forces in
Western Virginia. He proposed, therefore,
to dispense with wagon transportation
over those difficult mountain roads, and to
substitute pack mules, which would sub
slst upon the blue grass of the region,
While they carried food for tho men. He
had found that an army of 5000 or G,OO0
men had often not more than 1000 or 3, 900
available for battle, the rest beiue employ
ed in guarding supply traius. He thought
tue whole army night be made ayaila-
BILE, and suggested movement based up.
on this method. lie would employ pack
mules, and with them cross the mountains
from the West aud go down aud seize the
Tennessee Railroad. This would cut the
direct liue of rebel communications be-
tween the army at Manassas aud their sup.
plies in the Southwest. Arms could then
be supplied to the loyal inhabitants of East
Tennessee, and powerful reaction against
the rebellion stimulated. The same force
might then mUve into Western North Caro-
lima, aud there cooperate with an expedi-
ton from the sea, which would cut the
other line of rebel supply and support
he obtained permission to purchase mules,
,aud sent large number of them to Rose
Grams, with suggestions as to the method
of employing them. But Rosecrans did
not approve the suggestion, being uuwill-
ing to attempt anything out of the regular
way OF army movement. The plan there
fore came to nothing. A glance at tue
map. however, will show how important
aud how practicable it was. At that time
there were no rebel forces in that part of
Virginia, save Floyd's irregular and small
brigade; and vigorous movement which
would have put Rosecraus' army, or the
main body of it, over tho mountains,
would have changed the whole course of
the war. If effectively carried out by u
cooperating naval expedition, it would
have insured the evacuation of Manassas.
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Western Virginia Conference OF tn,
BOSS N. e. Church.
TFrom the Parkersburg Gazette


The Fifteenth annual session of the
Western Va. Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church convened at Parkersburg.
March IL, 1869.
The Conference met in the n. E. Church
at o'clock, A. NJ, Bishop Scott in the
chair. After religious services by the
bishop, the Conference proceeded to its
regular business.
On motion Samuel Steele was elected
Secretary, and II. L. Woodyard and j. w.
Webb, assistants.
On motion j. W. Roger, Samuel Steele
and Frhucfs Guthrie were appointed a
committee on public worship.
The Conference fixed 81 A. Al. as the
hour of opening, and IL II. as the hour
of adjourning.
The following committees were appoint
ed, viz:
Board of Stewards, G. W. Arnold. j. s.
Clarke, J. s. Patterson, S. E. Steele, H.
Stevens. Lay Steward for Parkersburg
District, W. Il. Kelley.
> On Sunday sehOoIs-B. Isou, J. NJ,
= Q, 0n Traots-J. Hughes, F. Ball, A.
On Bibles-J. L. Clarke, A. a. Roger,
W. o. Wilson.
On Temperance-F. Guthrie, D. Q. Stu
art, G. Connor.
On Post OHices-D. H. K. Dix.
On Periodicals.. Is. Blackeney, w. a.
Williams, j. M. Powell, G. ]. Nixon, A. A.
On Missions-G. BatteIle, j. Drum
mond, j. l.. Irwin, ]. W. Roger, T. II. Mon
roe.
On Elusatlon-Dr, Doagherty, Profs
On stateof the church-G. Martin, R. A.
Arthur, G. J. Nixon, j. L. Clark aud w
Smith.
The Bishop introduced DR.. Hitchcock,
agent of. the West. Book concern, Bro
Warrep, of the Ohio Conference, and Bro
Warrener, Chaplain of the lst. Conn. cav.
The exhibit of the West. Book concern
and report of the Book Committee were
read to Conference, also the report aud ex,
hibit of the n. Y. book concern.
The 9TH question, general minutes, who
are the superNnnuated preachers2 was ia.
ken up and the relation of the following
brethren continued. W. r. CorrolI, j,
Btrkett, d. A. NrGtnnis, A. Dixon. b. l.
Brook j. H. Temple, G. Jones, j. B. West
A. Stevens, u. Tichenell, a. r. Cuslip.
Doxology sung, prayer by DR.. Drum.
mond, and the Conference adjourned.
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UNMARRIED WoNES.-I speculate much
on the existence of unmarried and never
to-be-married women, nowadays aud /
have already got to the point of consider
ing that there is no more respectable char
acter on this earth than an unmarried wo-
man, who makes her way through life
quietly, perseveripgly, without the support
of husband and brother and having at
tained the age of forty-five or upwards,
retains in her possession well regulated
mind, disposition to enjoy simple pleas
nres, and fOrtitude to support Inevitable
pain, sympathy with the sufferings of
others, and willingness to relieve want
Hs far us her means Charlotte
BrOnLe