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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
News Paragraph.

The Little Rock (Ark.) Journal calls Ster
ling PIice the "Ajax Of the KevolutionT
The Louisiana Legislature have passed 9
bill authorizing loan of 10000, 900 to cot
ton planters.
The Southern Confederacy has secured 18.
| 900 square feet in the London international
xhibition, which is to take place this year
President Lincoln's youngest son, vii.
liam, is seriously i'll in the White House,
Major Slemmer, to whom we owe the pos.
session of Fort Pickens, is said to lie rapidly
recoovrryng his health.
T. The Union men at St. Louis have called
ward meetings to prepare for grand celebra-
ton on the 22d Of February.
A man who was separated from his wife by
mutual consent, was fined $40 and mprison-
ed q hours at Albany, N. Y, for opening a
letter addressed to the lady. @s. ... La
There were 1857 new buildings added to
the CITY of Philadelphia last year, making
the present number 81, 900. which is probably
greater than any other city in the United
States.
Calhoun, private of the Second Kentucky
regiment. who murdered farmer named
Sutherland, near Bardstown, Ky.,was tried
by = military court, found guilty, sentenced
to death, and has been hanged.
The Legislature of Delaware proposes to
abolish slavery in that State, If Congress, tat
its present session." engage to pay 100000
in ten annual instalments to the owners of
the slaves. t...q-re ,-
= The allied powers are reported to have en-.
larged their programme in respect to Mexico.
.as country till they hey Ca. can paS it The
has been from the beginning, to place the
throne Of Mexico. Nice work for England
to he inl
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

A TRUE PlcruRE.-In speaking of disun-
ion. Richmond journal of last winter por-
trayed with pencil of light the terrible con-
sequences which must follow. Truly has the
border become "a line of fire and BLOOD"
Yet the prophet is now busily fcmenting the
strife:
1t is impossible to exaggerate the horrors
and sufferings which for years would follow
a dissolution of The Union. For ourselves,
we have no idea of such thing as a peace
able dissolution. As we have said before, it
would be war from the start, war to the
knife, and knife to the hilt. The widely ex-
tended border between the North ana South
would be line of fire and blood. Every &C.
cessible bay and inlet Of every river would be
entered. and ever and anon large masses Of
men hurled upon the capitals and Important
points of Southern States.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

GA Legislative correspondent Of the
Gaze CITY, who evidently nose something,
writes IS follows Of two Representatives Of
Muscatne in his personnel Of the Senate:
II the ordinary business Of the Senate is in
progress, your attention will next be Q He'd to
the Secretary, and oil you will at 6rst see
will be an enormous nose, and from some
where round about it, you will hear proceed
ing . clear, distinct, sonorous voice reading
the journal or calling the roll Of members
"What nosel you exclaim. 1t is . real
Roman-none Of your composite, compounds
or half breeds, but q veritable, honest and
full-blooded Roman-and that, too. of man,
moth Kind. You adjust your glasses, Gf you
wear them,) or take = more careful look, and
you discover . man attached to the Aforesaid
nose, and . well-shaped man at that. At
another glance you discover = good forehead
and quick, intelligent eye, and upon further
investigation you see, under pair Of we'll
grown mustaches, mouth, from whence Is
proceeding most clear, distinct and pleasant
voice. Upon further observation, and after a
few attentive visits to the Senate YOU no long
er observe the aforesaid nose, and only re-
mark the excellent manner in which he per-
forms his duty. lie is ready and correct
re .der, quick and accurate, courteous and in
telligent, and with voice unexcelIed. have
never seen . better Secretary than w. F.
Davis, ofthe Senate. 1t is great pity that
such noses. if they carry with them compe-
tency for the positions which the wearers ill,
were not more abundantly distributed through
out the country. Iwould bespeak supply
for our army. ~.
On the right Of the President and rear the
extremity Of the h.ll, sits Hon. w. G. Wood.
ward, Of Muscatine, late Justice Of the Su
preme Court and Chairman Of the Judiciary
Committee. His legal attainmsnts ard long
experience at the Bar and on the Bench rem
der him an invaluable member He is digni
fed but courteous, and am glad to say prop
crly appreciated by the Senators.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

TIE VALENTINE BusNEss.-As we expec-
ted the number OF valentines that passed
through the Post Office, yesterday, greatly ex-
ceeded that of any other Valentines day on
record. Every body got valentine and
some lucky chaps got several" We have
the honor to rank among the latter class
We have not the slightest idea who the indi-
viluas were that went their dimes upon our
head, but they will probably rest easier when
We tell them that their generosity is aupreci-
ated. ~ l. - - - .
The lady who sent US that beautifully de-
signed engraving, beneath which was in
scribed:
A smart scholastic sprig art thou 4
but pray where are your brains, 49,
A mailman sure is such as you,
And should be bound in chains,
has our heartfelt thanks, and we beg to
assure her that our faculties are not located
quite so low as limited in her decidedly chaste
epistle.
That "gay and festive cuss" who compli-
ments our ambition with an illustrated poeti-
cal effusion running "a
Complacent youth who dreams he's made
10 lgn: with genius, every shade,
And swears his big head, Fame shall win it,
Which only proves there's nothing in it,
shall he treated to one of our best compliment
tary notices the next time he comes up be-
fore the police court. '7" i@'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

Musa.tn. &c To John Maoomoer
VOU hereby notified that there is file in
/ the Office Of the Clerk of the District Court of
Muscatine County, State of Iowa. petition of John
Knopp claiming Of you the foreclosure If mortgage
executed to by said John knopp 'he 2sh day Of
Kuopp hsfof the north quarter of section
nineteen (9 in township seventy eight (7S), mort
of range ono west, of the 5.h P. NJ to secure the
payment of promissory note. dated May 2th 1851 for
six hundred dollars with interest at per cent?
able annually executed by you, payable 70 said John
that there is now due said John Knopp 717so, for
which sum, with interest, the plaintiff asks judgment
against you. provided ty law and that said land be
sold to pay said Judgment. interest and cost, pro-
vided by law in such cases.
Now. unless you appear thereto, and defend, on or
before of second day of the next term of said
Court, commencing the Monday of May, A. d.
1862 default will be entered against you and judgment
rendered thereon. THUS. HANNA,
jan24-w4w prsfeeS6 Solicitor for Plaintiff.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

"WHEN You IS ABOUT, We 1s."-Thc
Bonneville correspondent of the Cincinnati
Dnily Commercial writes:
These Missouri niggers know great deal
more than the white folks give them credit
for, and whether Missouri gees for the con-
federacy or for the Union, her slaves have
learned lesson too much to ever make them
useful as slaves. I was struck with the apt
reilly of one of crowd who CINE from big
house to the road to see US pass the other
day. Says I, "Boys, are you all for the Un-
ion?" "Oh, yes, massa, when you's about
we is" "And when Pr ce comes you are
secesh, are your" lord, yes, massa, we's
good secesh them Can't allow de white
folks to get head niggers in dat way" The
darkey understood the whole question and
the game played.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
IN Memory Of Little Fanny

Our welded life we thought complete,
Our bliss for earth most pure
Nor deemed another link could bind
Tho golden chain more sure,
Until sweet, immortal mind,
Plucked from the "shininG Shore"
just dipred her feet IL lies sad waves,
And then passed on before.
Her form We laid In southern soil,
Whore roses thckest grow,
And twit since then hath summers bloom
Gave place to winters snow.
Two years hath stood an angel child
UIon that nearing shore,
For we'll We know our precious babe
Hath only ''gons before"
And why she came to fold her wings
But one short month below,
30 frail, aud yet 90 beautiful,
We never cared to know
Content, that 'mong the blood-washed thfong,
That sin and weep NO more.
Safe, safe within the pearly gates,
Our babe hath passed before.
duseatins, Feb 1lth ~. MAuDn TA1R.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

Oo1y1B.-As substitutes for coffee arc al
the rage nowadays, friend sends Us the fol-
lowing recipe for preparing an article which
he states can't bs beat in the substitute line :
"rake Of catnip one ounce and pulverize it
we'll with two on, ces Of snake weed, add .
strong decoction of smart weed mixed with .
solution Of wild cherry bark and you will have
substitute for coffee that can't be told from
the original Java"
After the above IS prepared We advise the
maker to dilute it with the cream Of chalk
and water and sweeten the whole with sor-
ghum molasses, and if he Is not possessed of
. drink good enough for JEFF. Davis, then we
will call every substitute for coffee humbug.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

IS. PiPER.-In the Chicago Journal, Of
the 18th, we find history Of the late career
and arrest of this noted swindler and forger.
1t appears that Piper, in company with other
individuals, has carried on regular system Of
swindling for the past three months. The
forgcries already discovered amount in the
aggregate to over $25 1000, his operation
extending over the States of Wisconsin, ILL
nois and Iowa. The 1n0dus Operandi was to
get genuine draft Of some Western Bank on
New York City bank fol- small amount,
and then, by the use Of acid, obliterating the
original sum and filling the blank with
larger amount, leaving the signatures and al
the other parts of the draft intact. The nature
Of the acid was such that only the writing
fluid was affected by it, the printed portion
remaining untouched. His operations have
been carried on such an extensive scale and
his victims were SO many that some of the
best detectives in the Union were placed on
his track. Notwithstanding all the plans
laii for his capture he succeeded in GLIDING
the vigilance of the officers and continued to
travel about the country diddling banks aid
private individuals out of large amounts OF
money. The detectives finally got on his
track, however, and he was arrested on last
Friday evening, in Hinckley Centre, Medina
county, Ohio. Detectives from Chicago, St
Louis, Milwaukee and Cleveland assisted in
his capture, which is described in tho Jour
nal to have taken place as follows:
Arriving at the house of friend, at Hinck-
Icy Centre, the detectives put up their team,
and, BY accommodating, soon discovered the
the house where Piper was staying. By
stratagem they introduced Que of their num-
Der into the house the others surrounded it
aud, while Piper was undressing for bed, they
announced themselves. But he, who had 50
long eluded their pursuit, made . desperate
effort to escape, which he abandoned upon
I'm ling himself overcome with numbers.
Sheriff era >ford then went in and met
Piper at the head Of the stairs, when he ar
rested him. Piper was very cool, and said
"Good evening, Crsw what's up?' The Of. |
ficers were called in, when Piper asked what
he was arrested for. Sheriff Craw told him
for forging drafts in Wisconsin and Iowa. |
Piper said SIS that all That's nothing. I'll
had known what you wantedI would have
como if you, had just dropped me aletter." He
acted throughout with the most remarkable |
GOODNESS and ease Of manner, treating the Of
% rAtaAieliS, and regrettng be had neshipgd
bsttse to oifse,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

DEAD BODIES FOUND IN Fort HRxRy.-No
less than nins'ess dsnd bodice were eXhumed
in the fort, which had been hurriedly buried
in one heSp after the fight, and before our
troops reached the fort. The apparent slight
loss of the rebels has been matter Of great
surprise, but this recent discovery puts rath-
er nex light on the matter, and It would not
be surprising il still more were found. It
will be remembered that only fous dead msn
were found in the tort when it wass t.ken.-
This will make 1t least tssssfy.tAres who
fsll bsusaAha the unsrring shets fssenI
saile1.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

How MUCH lie MADE.-At a recent trial
before justice Washburn, wherein the prose-
cutting witness showed plainly that his evil
delcs was given more to crafty personal ha-
tired than any thing else, the defendant was
cow cted and forced to pay fine, which,
costs included, amounted to little over ter
dollars. After banking down the desired
amount, he turned to his antagonist and pre-
sented bill of fifteen dollars, for doctoring
the latter's horses and cows, and threatened if
pay ment was not Immediately made, to bring
suit ri sht away. After considerable palaver
the amount was cashed over, and the plain
tiff left, sadde-, and we think wiser man.
We hope every person who brings suit tor
the purpose of making the officers of the law
instrumental to the qualification of his pref
ud,css and dislikes, will in tho end meet
with the merited retribution dealt out in this
case
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

Mr.. JouRNAL.-That ground hog knocks
nv calculations all out. Won't he positively
be out Of his hole again for six weeks ?
Feb 14th, thermometer "a below zero.
This is two degrees colder than our previous
coolest Gay, which was on the 18Th OF
Jan. This month it went below zero days
out Of the IA.
What work the printers make Of my wri-
ting! Well, if you can't read it. guess at it.
[ said warn, December, instead Of dry. Nine
teen inche- of snow in JAN, instead OF thir-
teen. To .fathom and teach the science OF
the weather, instead of further And teach.
SURL FosTRR.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

DECLINE IN THE VALUE OF REAL ESTATE IN
DAvlxpogr. notice by the Davenport
Gasetfe that the residence Of NJ. Cook, IN
that place, which with out buildings and
grounds cost $4,000 several years ago, was
sold = day Or two since for $4,000. :.
Davenport has probably suffered more In
the decline IN the value Of real estate than
any other town in Iowa. Yet it is but nat
ursl result of the flush times" Of years gone
by. Town property went up to fabulous
prices IN our ne'ghboring city in "a, '55 and
'o6. In ST it began to come down again,
aud has continued TO travel the same road
ever since. Lots and buildings can be had
to-day at reduction Of 80 per cent. on their
original cost. ..-.-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

We REPORT PkooRE.s-It is said that the
members of = certain lyceum in this county,
determined to keep up with the spirit Of the
age, elected burly darkey As the Vice
President of the society. The member from
Africa recently delivered speech on some
subject or other, and went through with the
thing in frst-rate styl.', until he came to
bring his remarks to close, when BY .
larsus lnsuo he informed the President
that he was now ready to omit the ques'
ton" He probably meant to have said that
that he was prepared to "sabmit the ques-
ton" ~ y. - = ..-----.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
STATE OF IOWA, I.
Muscatine Conptv. .

Muscatine coursy. IS
To William D. Ament, Amelia M. Ament, Thomas P.
McMurry and Elizabeth Mem riy,
You are hereby notified that there is now oh file in
the office Of the Clerk Of the District Court of Mus
catne County, Safe Of Iowa, Petition Of B. Fahnes
took Co.. partners BY that and style, claiming OF
you, the said william A. Ament and Thomas P. Nc
Murry the snm Of four hundred and ninety 100
dollars with ten per cent interest thereon from May
18th, 1850 and the further of dollar and 730
protest and notice fees money due promissary
note executed by you to Frederick Il. Stone and
now the property Of said petitioners Said petition
prays the of the right of all of said defend
ants to redeem fr mortgage executed by said Will
liam D. Ament, Amelia NJ. Amsnt, Thomas P. NcMurry
and Elizabeth McMurr to said Frederick H. Stone,
the Of said note, upon the west half of
lot eight @ in block thirty (30 in the city and county
Of Muscatine, lows, with the apcurten,nces,
Now unless you appear Thereto, and defend, be.
fore noon of tho second day of the of said
conrt, commencing on the first Monday Of May A. D.
1861 defsnt will be entered against you and judgment
rendered thereon prayed in said petition the sale
and possession of said premises and the amount due on
said note with interest and costs.
Z -9l sls r. H RICHMAN 4 BROTHER,
janS1wkW Solicitors for Piaintifb.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

~ Lieut.. deHeus, Of Co. A, 7th reg''
ment. arrived on the train from f. Henry,
Saturday. He will probably remain in our
city for some time, as his health will not per-
nit HIM to rejoin his regiment. o.
Lieut. deHeus reports that when the 7th
started on the expedition all :he sick and
disabled were left behind, making the effec-
tive force Of the regiment only some 300
About dozen of Co. A arc in the hospital
at Mound City. .--.. .-.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
SdERIFF'S SALE.
ny VIRTUE OFANExEouTIo,

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME DIRECT
ID ed and delivered from the office of the Clerk of the
District Court Of Muscatne county, State of Iowa,
against the goods and chattels lands and tenemsnts
Of s. Colbert, have levied upon and will expose
SALE on Saturday. the 18th day OF February A. D. 1862
at the Court House door, in the City Muscatne the
following described PROPERTY to Wit One yoke of cat
tie about years old, and one Reaping and Moving
Machine combined All Of which or much thereof ay
may be necessary. will be sold satisfy sail Execution
in favor of T. Ball. Sale to commence at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon Of said day. so q - -2-l
: f 81 WIN. GORDON,
u Sheriff Muscatne County.
By T. JAMES, Deputy.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

~One John Jackson was arrested in Mus
caIlns comfy last week and brought to this
city for examination, upon the charge Of stealing
. horse from Captain \. NJ. Irish last summer,
the circumstances Of which were published
ct that time. p
At the preliminary hearing before Justice
Murray, Mr.. bradley appears for the detsn-
dant, wac is . stout, bury negro, end Mr.:
RAnson for the State. For wan. Of material
wirnessss, tns part nf the defsnoe, the case
slood ov>r until yesterday, and Mr.. Jackson
in default Of $500 went to board at Wilson .
hotel-Ioua City Press, l2th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
A Mothers Prayer A..

Dear Father, lead the orphan
Through all the winding way,
Aud IL the thorns must pierce her feet,
Keep near her all the day.
In Thine own way teach her young heart
Early to seek Thy face,
And, filled with love, may she become
A monument of grace.
Btfore the silver cord be loosed,
The golden bowl be broke,
Or the pitcher ct tho fountain,
Crushed at . single stroke.
Close ct Thy side may she be seen,
Heaven ward her steps 10 wend,
And in "the Rock Of Ages" fnd
A blissful, happy end.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
Boot and Slice 1 90 Shop.
JOIN SCHMIDT

VX7OULD inform tho citizens of Muscatne and vi
w cinity that he has established himself in the
Boot and shoe business q: the rooms Pappoo.e
Bridge, Stens furniture factory. He f4tters
himst II that he turn good work in his line
ut any other shop Of the kind in the city, and invites
his friends to Come and try him
Mending and pairing done As good. as cheap, and
on short notice at any other shop in Nuscatns.
February II, 1Ss2--dkw.6m
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
The Capture Of Springfield, Mo.
special Dispstch to CAicaeo yvepipe Journal.

The Capture Of Springfield, Mo.
Special Dispatch to Chicago Evening Journal.
RoLLA, Mo-, Feb. IA.
Price and hiz rebels evacuated Springfield
on the night Of the 18th. Gen. Cufius, Nth
the Union army, entered the town on the
morning Of the l3th.
Our cavalry attacked the rear Of the rebels,
killing and wounding large number Of them.
Our troops had one man wounded l.; none kill
ed -,
Price is in full retreat southwark. Our
army is in hot pursuit, and bids fair to over
take them. .so- "e'
It is reported here that . part Of Gen. Hun
ter's forces are cutting of Prices retrest on
the Neosho road There is hardly possibil-
ity Of Prics's escape. He must surrender, or
~ NEST iAelse;sss whipped
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

FULFILLED his CoNrRAcT. Billy, . son OF
Erin, who Is up to thing or two, recently
wont to farwcr in this vicinity, who had
lost colt, and asked what he would give
if ne would lind his property for him. The
farmer replied five dollars" Billy immed''
ately took his employer out into the timber,
where he found the animal stone dead, and
then demanded his pay. The farmer refused
payment, on the ground that the colt was
dead and of no use. billy now sues ths
farmer, and says tits IS much work. be Jab
beers, to lind led boss IS q live one."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

TEE MOVEMENT TOWARD KENTUCKY.
Pittsburg Gazette Of Saturday furnishes a
rumor to the effect that fifty thousand Fede-
raj troops sre to be transferred at once from
the army of the Potomac to Kentucky, to
meet the extraordinary force which is said to
have been sent from the rebel army in vir-
Ginis, under Bsauregard, to Bowling Green.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21

FxCDs AMONG BoYs.-The Davenport Ga
se.ts says that the boys Of Rock Island and
Davenport frequently meet on the Ice and
have pitched battle, sometimes lasting for
~ veral hours.
Many years ago similar feeling Of jeal-
ousy existed among the boys in this city
Pappoose Creek was the dividing lire, and
any boy who ventured across that stream
from the side ON which he resided was almost
certain to Ct whipped before he had gone
bali dozen squares. Occasionally the two
crowds woull assemble on the Second street
bridge, for regular set-to. The young ras
Gals, 1t IS said, at these times, would fight like
SO many little 6ends. At last the feud grew
50 bitter, and their hatred of each other be-
came so relentless, that the authorities were
obliged to interfere and stop their gatherings.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
Tho Partisan Outrage.

The sound Of preparation Allied the air
Americas daughters, fairsst Of che fsir, "
,,onaed their rich and costly dresses,
And In the latest did their shining trsssss
AL Psris talked Of the brilliant ball,
Given toni hit In Tuilleriss Hall:
Queens, dowagers, lords and ladies' will attend,
And Americas sovsr egns the knee in adulatiou ben
Alack, alas the tickets failed to come. yOn know,
And straight to Washington the cries OF "outrased
= [snobdom &
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-21
PROBATE NOTICE.

.n...:S. County. u.s.. H'1
To Carrie L. PuriD ton, 1a''"'on' sno ~" o'nors
vhom it may concern.
UOU are hereby notified that paper purporting to
i he the last Will and Testament of Byron ). Purn.
ton late of said county deceased opened and read at
regular term of the county of said county held
the Sd day of February and that Friday the 2sth
day of February 1862, has been fixed the day for
proving said instrument. -
feb. Is w.t. ]. CARSKADAN, County Judge.