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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
MARKETS.

IUbCAIlNEs JAIL "
The farmers have taken advantage the good sleigh
ing and are now rushing their grain and pork int
= market in great quantities. The receipts during tn
past week have been large and perhaps larger thai
those of other week since the Of tn
season. We have particular changes to nots excep
slight decline in the price of hogs. We append on
usual quotations:
ExcHANcE---Es Exchange has declined ~, ant
is now at a of per cent. premium.
| WHEAT.-Firm At 4SL0c.
CoRS.-s.eady at l211@15c.
OATs.-Nominal at 1215 . 1sc.
BARLEY.-Quiet at Csc.
RYE.-2Oc.
PorA7Ors.-l21s @ 15c.
DuTTrn.--sa 10c.
EGGs.--10c.
HIDxs-Green &c gree salted SIC; dry 90.
Hoes Receipts quite liberal, and market little dull
At former quotations. 81 IS to 81 90 gross dressed
hogs little easier at 81 u to So 25-dvidiug on 2o0
260 and 800 lbs. net.
CnIcAoo, Jan. 9.
wHEAr---Decined Hze1c on yesterdays quotations
closing nrm at Csc for No 2 and s91a7Oc for No. l.
Conn -Quiet at 2tsza2sL.
OATs.-Contnue quiet at Ice.
Tho recei Is of hogs moderate, and there
ismore disposition to buy the part Of shippers and
packers Light hogs sold at 81 and heavy at 81 Boa
235. Dressed hogs dull and fully 1Oc per cwt
lower with sales at 81 5ja2 Is dividing 200 lb5at
the close, buyers offered SC below these quotations
ST. Louis, Jan. Z.
WHEAT.-Not sale reported
CoRN.-steady at 32a32l%
OATs.---Firm at 2S ,32c
Hoes -Snpply In the market good, though receipts
to-day were light. $50 head average 2lO lbssold at
1925 Per cwt metz 200 head at 1920. treasury notes
500 head light and heavy, sold at &c. treasury notes
and Missouri money
PER TELEGRAPH.
New YORK, Jan. 9.
FLoURQuict, without material change; Sc, SOFAS, rs
for super Western S. 0ab 80 for common aud middling
extra Western.
WHEAT --Firmer.
CoaN.--None in market; rules very firm.
OArs--Steady.
BUTrER.--Selling ct 11al5c per ID. (
WHIsKY.-Nomina! at 22,221ac per gallon.
STOCKS-Active and higher but closed less buoyant
easier at CAT per cent call for first short class
paper.
Sterling Exchange buoyant at ia for Bankers bills
G. ar. 1. 52la. G. B. 80. 5sss
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

CoUNTERFEIrs OF THE STATE BANK OF Iowa
"A large number of counterfeit five dollar
bills on the State Bank of Iowa were put in
circulation at St. Louis on Thursday evening
last. The bill is very we'll executed, with a
large figure 5 in each upper corner, a vignette
of emigrants and cmigrant wagons, man
portrait (half lcngth) in the lower right cor
ner, and in the left the picture of woman
standing against the column, labelled "Union.' "
and in the distance ship at sea Two par
ties have been arrested for passing the bills
EXCHANGE.
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GENERAL HosPITAL,
st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 81, 81. /

Mr.. Editor Sir: When left home I pro-
missed to write several letters to the citizens
of Grandview vicinity, and being pressed
for time, thought letter to your widely
circulated journal would answer all.
So far as camping life is concerned, know
but little of its pleasures and still less of it's
hard,hips. l lave been with the regiment
but very little since the first of October. The
boys say they have had hard time. was
detailed by the regimental doctor to take care
Of the sick who fell by the roadside on our
forced march to Springfield. When we came
to Quincy, Mo-, the number of sick was so
great that we could not get further convey
ancc, and we, therefore, had to leave all who
were unable to trav.l. was left to take care
of them. They were quartered in An old los
house with the soft sue of a puncheon floor
for bed, no hay nor straw. They were all
very sick. After staying here some ten days
received orders to take them all back 10
Warsaw. The distance to Warsaw was
twenty-three miles, over rough road, which
they had to travel in government wagons
he transfers sad they had orders to be IN
Warsaw at O'Clock, P. NJ, and it was then
eleven, A.. NJ they consequently had to drive
on the gallop. This almost killed the men
and they begged them to stop, but 60 they
must, an 60 they did. Ore Of the men oied
shortly after we got to Warsaw, and several
others soon followed. think their deaths
were caused by their rapid trip to this place
The accommodations at Warsaw were very
poor.
We were next ordered to Sedalia, on the
Pacific Railroad, ana from Sedala to St. Lou
is. was sent to this hospital in charge o.
sixty sick men, all from the 9Th Iowa reg
ment. Some have got we'll and gone to the
regiment; others have left on furloughs, and
some have died.
We have very comfortable building here
and plenty Accommodations for seven hun
bred men II is scahdalous to think how
the poor soldiers are treated here. In thu
wards, those wro are unable to 60 down, re
ccive slice of b. cad from dime bakers
loaf, and if not troubled with d;arrhml,
double table spoonful of hash and cup O
slop which is called tea or coffee, as the cas-,
may be; if too weak fer this food he gets
slice Of toast with butter strong enough t.
carry it off. For dinner we have slice O
bread, three halfdone potatoes and piece o
tough beef in lieu of this toast For supper
slice of buttertd bread or cup of mush, will
q little milk, tea and coffee, noon and night
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THE JOURN AL.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

PERsoNAL-As we anticipated, last week
when putting into execution our purpose, O
which timely notice was given, to stop the
n.pers of those who failed to comply with
our TERMS we have offended many old
friends, and some who have proved them
selves by years of prompt payment good and
reliable patrons. 1t seems difficult for them
to understand the fact that it is not be cause
we are afraid to trust them, but because zoe
can't afford 1t. Our expenses must be met
promptly in cash, and there is no othe: way
for US to meet them but by receiving our pay
as promptly. There is much more propriety
in our demand Of advance payment at this
time than there would have been several
years ago, when we were not so well estab-
lished, and when the credit system was more
general. We expect to 1--we and die in Musca-
tine, and pay all our debts and discharge all
our obligations before we die. This we can
not do unless we conduct our business on
safe basis. Our expenses must be kept with
in our income. Any one at all acquainted with
the printing business knows that there is al
exceedingly small margin for bad debts. Ky
shutting the door entirely to all who ask
credit (although by so doing we may shut out
many who would prove good pay we avoid
losses by non-payments. and are enabled to
print better paper than We could otherwise
afford.
The JOURNAL has become an institution Of
Muscatine; it is permanently established, and
will continue to be the best paper in the
county so long as we have the ability to
make it such. No one need fear to invest q
dollar and half in it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

BENnAM AND GwIN.-The question of Ma.
son and Slidell having been disposed of by
their surrender, it is probable that New Ora
NADIA W II make similar demand on us for
Calhoun Benham and ex-senator Gwin, who
were carried over their territories, by General
Sumner, against the protest of the New
Granadian government. 1t is suggested that
as matter of simple justice, we should ejec,
these two unmitigated traitors from our loyal
soil Washington Correspondence Of The
Philadelphia Press.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

SENrENcED.-J. D. Aldridge, recently con-
wieted Of horse-stealing, was sentenced to one
years imprisonment in the State pcnitcntiary,
by Judge Dillon, Wednesday.
Efforts are being made to induce Gov. Kirk
wood to pardon him, as he is at preseut very
i'll from the re-opening Of a gun-shot wound
received in the battle of Wilson's Creek, last
August He seems to be very penitent over
his mis1oings, and We hope the efforts in his
behalf will be successful
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
SpOrtsnlcn, Attend !

The citizens of High Prairie and vicinity assembled
on the evening of the 4th of January and decided
have CRANE Wolf Hunt on the 10th Of January. and
they would. through the ME dunn Of the JOURNAL,
respectfully invite the lovers of this kind Of sport and
all who are interested in the determination of these
common pests. to participate. The ground which
they propose to drive s included in the following
boundaries; From L'rds ferry, on Cedar river. east
along the Vannatta Bluff Road the Widow Symptom
thence north to Cedar river down the river the place
of BEGINNING. II o'clock is the time for starting
and O'Clock the time for clsing in to the centre.
general turn -out is solicited.
F. SHELLEY, Chairman.
J. W. BRooKHAtr, Secretary.
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BLACKSNITUING.
TOne door above the Postoffice !

tOne door ABOVE Cne P0St0mco
T TAKE THIS METHOD OF INFORMING THE
l. Public that am doing Blacksmithing in all its
branches. and especially do intend that my HORSE
sHOtING shall be done so as to impart ease and
fort to the Horse, and health and elasticity to
the foot, without which it is impossible to have per.
feet horse. can refer to number of gentlemen in
atterng account of with defective feet than
I am willing to say of myself All ask Is a fair trial
None but the best of Charcoal Iron used in the man
ufacture of my Horse and Mule Shoes.
Also, there is, occupying part of my hop, Wood
Workman, who can do as good worh on either Wagons
or Buggies as be done 10 this city.
nUyCdawtf GFORQE DERRY
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

BRING 1T 1N.--We are glad to see the dis
position that appears to prevail among our
farmers to bring their produce to market, in
stead of holding on to it in hopes of higher
prices. As long as the war continues, no
hopes can be held out of rise. And from
D,resent appearances no thinking man can ex-
meet that our difficulties will be adjusted be-
faro onot, her harvest Muscatine is now, and
has been for the entire season, holding out as
great and even g.~eater inducements to farm
ers than any Of our rivals. Our merchants
have ample facilities for storing gram ano
our packing arrangemts are secon" " NONE
in the State. We say, therefore, ofing along
your produce.
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District Court.

Joax 2. DILLON. Judge; c. 8. FosrEs, Clerk.
TUESDAY, Jan. Z.
State vs.. VIM. Scroggins and State vs.. Phil.
lin New r. permitting gamblng-dismissed
with leave to re-instate.
State VS.. James White, George Lubrght,
Sherman Brooks, Charles Dotd, >. Il. Iowei''
Christian Falker, Martin Metz, Jacob Brown
worth. Indictment for permitting gambling
Pleas Of gully. :,
Fordham vs.. Pace-Verdict Of Jury for the
plaintiff, $4,000.
State VS.. Springer, State VS.. Overhouse-
continued.
State VS.. Henry Resley-Forgery; sub
mitted to jury.
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Condition Of the Sick I'm the l1th
Iowa.

I AVWsss
/ JEFFERSON CRY, Jan. 4, 1862.
II. s. Compton:-Dc Sir: Yours of Dr.
cember Goth came to hand tonight. In rela
ton to moving the body of Nj. Robinson; h
was buried Dec oath, and undoubtedly coul
be moved, but l should think it would requir
person in charge to insure its going direct
unless it was placed in charge of the Express
company. will do anything | can to ait
you should his friends conclude to remove
him.
have been working nearly night and day
since our return from Boonville, Dec. GOTH
As you are probably aware, the regiment are
all away, in two detachments. l was left
here with the sick and have had to take care
of from 70 to 80 and organize hospital. We
have had 1876 cases Of measles in the last
month, and several cases of Typhoid Pneu-
monia.
Mr.. Robinson and Mr.. Purington both died
in the post hospital, having been sent there
before we went up the river. Since our re-
turn we have lost Abraham Fish, and yester-
day j mes hubert died of typhoid fever. We
have lost several of other companies, among
whom is Geo. w. Hawk of Capt. Beach's
company, of pneumonia following measles
We have had great deal Of sickness; about
one hundred and fifty at one time. l have
lost five within a few days-all boys who
were taken sick up the river and suffered from
want of care on their way back have no
more under my care whom consider danger
GUS. There are some in the hospital very
low, but think none of your companies con-
eidered dangerous have seventy with me;
among them VIM. Strong, Madison Rayland
and Nathan Wolf, all going about and eating
pretty good rations.
Capt Compton was here week but went
to his company several days since. Chris
Melingcr is in town, lame, having hurt his
ankle in handling a drunken man. He will
be about ere long.
The health of the five companies above here
on the railroad is excellent, having but about
a sick man each in the hospital in nearly two
weeks. The others we know less Of but the
last we heard of them they were well. hope
soon to have the majority of these with their
Anyth ng my time will permit me to do for
you, will do with pleasure.
Yours truly, WM. WATSON,
Surgeon 1lth Iowa Regiment.
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CALIFoRN No., Jan. 4th, 81.

CALIFoRN No., Jan. 4th, 81.
Dear Ju'rnal: l presume by this time
you think me rather negligent, but could you
have the flintcst conception Of the labor we
have to perform am sure that you would
agree with me thai letter writing, under the
circumstances, is "bore" Never since our
enlistment have we had so much to do, and
there is no probability that we will soon be
released, as the point which we are occupying
is of considerable importance to the govern
ment. We arrived here some two weeks ago,
for the purpose, as was believed, of guarding
the tain containing the prisoners, which were
Lately captured by Gen. Pope. 1t was thought
that the secessionists of this place would
make an attempt to rescue them as they
passed through, but our timely presence, if
they entertained any such idea, put an end
to all unfavorable apprehensions.
California is a town originally containing
from 800 to 400 inhabitants, though at pres
ent its population is not so large, owing to
the absence of many who have left for the
purpose Of joining "Price's Arnsy." The
balance of the citizens here nave been thor
oughly inoculatcd with the virus of seces-
sionism, and they manifested considerable
disapprobaton on our unexpected arrival
They think it very wrong that their homes
should be watched by the vigilant eyes of
Uncle Sans Boys, but we tell them treach-
cry must be looked to, and that We are en-
ployed for that purpose.
We have not heard anything important
from Col. Hare's detachment; we only know
that they are at Fulton, on the N. NJ. R. R,
and that they will probably stay there this
winter. In that case our separation will be
rather protracted, as VIC have no hopes of
leaving here until we are rejoined by him.
We are pleasantly located, enjoying excel
lent health, and would be in pretty good hu-
NOR if ou' papers came regularly. Why is
it? AtJefferson City we had no trouble, but
here have not received a single copy. I
think that it would be we'll to direct hereaf-
ter, (those wishing to write,) to "Detach-
ment of 18th Iowa Infantry, California, Mo-,
via Jefferson City," Lient Geo. R. White is
now acting Adjutant for our detachment. He
gives the best of satisfaction, and is consid-
cred an excellent soldier More anon.
E. C. II.
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TREATMENT OF Sick SoIDIERs.-Our CT
respondent in another place tells hard
story in relation to the way our sick volun-
teers are treated in the military hospitals at
St. Louis. ..--s..
From other facts that have recently come
ia light, we are sorry to say that his state
ments are too true The wretches who are
guilty of robbing our sick soldiers of their
necessary. food ought to be exposed and Sc
verely punished, and the surest method Of
achieving this end is for the public press tc
trkc the matter up and give it a good "air
ing ;" We have not the slightest doubt bu
the Aeces of the hospitals are scan
aaiousiy abused, and that many who nigh
recover have died for the. want of prope
care. O.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

NoT1cE-The Ladies of the Soldiers AID
Society of this city, have prepared and sent
two boxes to Jefferson CITY, (Mo.) for the
benefit Of the 1lth Iowa Regiment.-one
consisting of articles ofclothing and bedding
amounting in value to $50, and one of delica-
cies for the sick to $25.
Published by order Of the Society,
JUANIrA CAMPBELL, Cor Sec.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

KEEP Your EYE PEELED.-Counterfei fve's
on the State Bank of Iowa are in circulation
ii, large quantities They arc said to be very
we'll executed, and calculated to deceive the
unwary.
Counterfeit tens on the Commercial Bank
of Bristol, R. 1. are also ''fcating round."-
We advise our citizens to keep q Sharp look
'out for these bogus bills.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

Iowa News.
"A child in Burlington bitten last sum-
mer by dog, died recently Of hydrophobia.
MIR. John Schutt, well known and ex
emplary citizen of Davenport, died suddenly
on the Both ult., of congestion Of the lungs.
M. Schutt came to Davenport in 1888, and
was the second German who settled in Scott
county
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

DISTRICT CouRr.-The jury in the case Of
Stanford Us Gordon returned a judgment for
the defendant, after being out about twelve
hours.
The case Of Fordham rs Pace occupied the
attention of the Court yesterday. 1t remain
ed undecided at the time the Court ad-
journed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

w Twenty-one carloads of hogs arrived
IA this city on Saturday last, twelve from
Washington and nine from Iowa City. They
were consigned respectively as follows
4 cars to w. S. Humphreys.
3 S. O. Butler
5 Russell & Kimball,
9 c. L. Palmer
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

DIsTR1cT CouRr-But two cases were de-
cided in the District Court Wednesday. The
jury in the case of the State Us. Henry Reslcy
found the defendant guilty of-"forg. ry" and
recommended him to the mercy Of the Court.
In the case ofthe State vs. Brownell, where
in the defendant was charged with burglary
the jury returned verdict of mot guilty"
The case of the State us Taylor Hughes,
charged with assault and battery, was sub
United to the jury.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

History OF THE Iowa FIRsr.-We were
shown yesterday history of the First Iowa
Regiment, written by Franc B. Wilkie, Esq,
now one of the war correspondents of the
New York Tines 1t is comprised mainly Of
the correspondence of Mr.. Wilkie, and is a
clear and comprehensive history of the whole
campaign of the "Iowa First" in Missouri
Mr.. Lewis F. Creitz is agent for the book in
ahis county.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

A SELL.-We fe cl authorized to state that
the story that the present incumbent of the
Post Office is about to be discharged is a
"sell." We are happy to announce that his
male facilities are equal to any emergency.
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NOTltE.

THE partnership heretofore existing under the name
i and style of Wienker Co., is thus day, by mntu al
cons MT. observation-disclosures Beach withdrawing FROM
the said partnership All claims against said firm will
paid by the remaining partners aud all debt due the
firm TO be collected by them only
FRANCIS WIENKER.
MAhCui BEACH,
..t ElCHHOLZ.
Iuscatine, January 8, lS62.d3t
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TH0s. HANNA.

| A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, Muscs.
time Iowa Will practice in the several Courts Of
this State Particular attention given colec .ons
COnveyancing examining titles, and notaria business
promptly attended TO- Office In fremont buildngn daX
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
HENRY ". PERKINS.

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC
"A will give prompt attention to conveyancing exam.
counties Office Second street, over Adam Oeilyies
Store, Auscatipe, Iowa. March 9Th, 86l.dawtf
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

H-The public schools of this city are
crowded to their utmost capacity. The at.
tendance Of scholars has never been so large
before.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10

ANNUAL ELECTION a meeting Of the
stockholders of the Musca;ine Branch Of the
State Bank, hetd on the 9th inst, the old of.
fcers were unanimously reelected
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-01-10
GEORGE A. F0ss

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
"A Prompt attention given to all legal business on.
trusted to his Office Adam OgiIvie's store
Second street. Mnscatine. Iowa. Nov. II, daw, en-
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MARRIED.

On the 1st inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Allen, Mr.. A. g.
Brooks of West Liberty to Mis- Delecta Handy of Iowa
City,
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Patented February 18th, 1860.

SALESROOM, $40 BROADWAY,
NEW YORK.
THIS Machine Is constructed on an entirely new
principle of mechan SIN, possessing many and
valuable improvements. having been examined by the
most profound experts and to bs Simplicity
| and Perfection Combined.
TIE following the principal objections urged
against Sewing NJ +chines:
1.-Excessive labor to the operator.
2.-Liabity to get out of order.
3-Expense, trouble and loss Of time in repairing.
4.-Incapacity to every description Of material
5.-Disagreeable noise while in operation.
The Empire Sswing Machine is Exempt
from all these objections.
1t !: straight e. needs action make.
Rip Ravel. and is alike both sides; performs
perfect sewing every description of material from
Leather to the finest Nansook Muslin, with cotton,
number.
Having neither Cam nor Cog Wheel. and the least
possible friction, it runs as smooth as glass, and
Emphatically q Noiseless Machine.
1t requires Fifty Per Cent les. power to drive it
than any o. her machine in market. girl of twelve
years of age can work steadily, without fatigue
injury to health.
Its strength and wonderful simplicity of construction
render almost impossible to get out of ORDER and is
guaranteed Ivy the company to give good satisfaction.
We respectfully invite all those who may desire to
supply themselves with superior article, call and
examine this Unrivaed Machine
But in more especial men dc solicit the pat.
| rorage of
Merchant Tailors, Dress Makers,
Coach Makers, Corset Makers,
Hoop Seirt Manufacturers, Cater Filters,
Shirt and Mosom Makers, Shoe Binders,
Vest and Pantaloon Makers.
DSr Religious and Charitable Institutions will be
liberably dealt with.
PRICE OF ACHINE, COMPLETE:
| No /, or Family Machine, $45 90. No. 2, Small
Sized Manufacturing, $50 %. NJ. g. Large Sized Man
| ufacturing, SIS 90.
CABINETS IN EVERY VARIERY.
We want agents for all towns in the United States,
where agencies not already established, to whom
liberal discount will be given, but make
signments. J. T. MACARTHUR 4 CO..
dacS0 duoy Manu- ork
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W. q. WOODWARD

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW AND
"A Solicitor in Chancery, Muscatine,
fe lAus = 'eo-wly,