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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
Burson's Grain Binder.

Mr.. Ed.tor:-A great many inquiries being
made concerning the grain binder which WI
are making at this place, wish through the
columns o, your paper to present few facts
from which intelligent farmers CAT draw Their
own conclusions. Of the binder made fol
81 the mechanism alone was considered an
experiment, the principles having been fully
tested in the harvest OF 'G0. As might have
been expected, some defects were found.
which could only be detected by actual work
ing in the field. The removing Of these de.
fccts occupied the greater part Of harvest
time in this latitude, but by moving north
we kept up with harvest and sold the binder
to farmers after satisfactory ;rials upon their
reapers, in Northern Iowa, Minnesota, and
Wisconsin.
Having had nearly two months experience
in actual working, attached to the different
reapers IN use, in grain of all kinds, and every
CONDITION, putting, all proposed improvement.
to thorough test, before adopting them, we
utation firmly established, in some localities,
and eminent'y adapted to the wants of wheat
growers everywhere.
We ask permission to annex few COM
mendations, as samples of great number
received
The Madison (Wis.) State Journal of
August OATH, the editor occupy ing the posi-
ton Of Seer etsry Of the Wisconsin State Az
ricultural Society, says: ave witnessed yes
terday the trial Of Burson's American Grain
Binder upon the farm of Crabb Jewett. Esq.
This binder may be attached to any hand
raklng reaper. 1t takes one man to direct
it. The grain is neatly and strongly bound
in sheaves as the reaper proceeds.
The importance Of such an implement has
long been felt. The Only question raised is,
will it do the work, and Of that no farmer
present expressed the least doubt" The
Evening Patriot, speak ling Of the same, says !:
IA ovEL AND USEFUL MACHINE.-ln
company with quite number of our citi-
zens, yesterday we passed over to the farm
of Mr.. Jewett, south of lake Mononwa, and
witnessed the operat on of a binding machine
patented by w. W. Burso on, who bad the
same attached to a Kelley reaper. The ma
chine is small hand concern with which
one man can bind as fast as the reaper cuts"
The Goodhue (Minn.) Republican says ::
1--WE recently witnessed the operation Of
Burson's Parent Grain Binder attached to
one Of the Minnesota Chief reapers, and were
favorably impressed with its practical utility.
1t DOES the business well, binding
the grain in good shape as fast as the reaper
could cut it." .a..-... -... d..
II. Hofbauer, of Walcott, Iowa, who pur-
chased binder last year, says:
ut d, es its work clearer than can be done
by hand, en- as fast as a Ave foot reaper
will cut. would recommend it to all whe at
or grain growing farmers"
Our space forbis further extracts.
Farmers who do not wish to wear the flesh
from their fingers by hand binding, or to
empty heir pockets in employing others SO
to do, would no we'll to investigate the me, its
Of the implement. W. W. BuRsoN.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

VINO WANTS TO BEr?-It is reported that
bets are being made in sporting circles that
regular Uuited States mail steamers will be
running to Memphis by the 1st of May, and
to New Orleans by the LIST of July.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
GEN. GRAMS ARMY.-The Fort Donelson

GEN. GRANTS ARMY.-The Fort Donelson
correspondent of the Chicago Tribune says:
The forces of Gen. Grant had been so hast
lily drawn together from the "four quarters"
OF the Northwest, that hardly any two regi-
ments had ever met before under the same
briga !e organizaio ion. They were in all, forty
one regiments Of infantry, ten batteries of ar
tlery, and some twenty companies Of cavalry
(parts of four regiments cngaged). This
large force, numberin, about 81, 900 men, Gas
before stated was divided into three divis-
ions, each division into three brigades, and
to each brigade was attached due proportion
of artillery and cavalry.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

~ The 22d inst. was celebrated at the
rebel capital by the Inauguration of jeff Da-
Wis As President for six years. If he holds
the position six months longer he may con-
slider himself fortunate. -...
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

On, PosKY, PoEky We are frequently
honored with poet;cal effusions-the product
Of some aspiring gen,usss, who have about as
much of the true soul of poetry in their COM
position as there is in Rays Practical Arith-
metic. We wish to inform our friends th:t
we are not in the poetical business just now
and cannot publish 1t unlesss it is of the
highest order. If there is one thing above
another in this world that is abominable it is
. ore horse piece of rhyme nicknamed
''poetry."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

wThe I'd Iowa Cavalry did not 60 to
Tennessee, as expected. 1t went into camp
at Birds Point, NO., on the Goth inst, where
it will probably remain until the grand move
ment is made down the Mississippi.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

~ "In some of the Western States it now
requires four bushels of corn to buy one
pound of tea."-E.s,ern exchange paper.
Yes; and more too Here in Aurora, State
Of Illinois, the proceeds of SIC bushels Of corn
will not buy one pound of tea. Corn is IF
teen to sixteen cents per bushel, and tea
81 90 to 81 Is per pound.-Aurora (I!s.)
B6scoa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

THAr's RIGHr.-It was gently limited on
the streets, yesterday, that = chap who is
slightly "sec. sh" in his proclivities got his
mouth slapped night before last. The facts
Of the case seem to be that the slapped told
slapper that he (the slapper) was as big =
traitor as he 0he slapped). Other words fol-
lowed until the lie was given, when smack
went . "bunch of fvss" into somebody's
mouth. There isn't much danger of q "duiel,'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

GRAND AND PETIT LARcENY--A gentleman
remarked that Floyd committed grand larceny
in stealing from the Government; and tina,
he committed petit larceny in stealing him
self out of Fort Eonelson.-Cin. GAG.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

MIR. CAMERON TO GO TO TIE SENATE 1t is
now rumored that Mr.. Wilmot will resign his
seat in the Senate, and 60 to Spain, in place
Of Carl Schurz, who will go to Russia in place
Of Mr.. Cameron, who will succeed Mr.. Wilmot
in the Senate
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

REruRNED.-Messrs. O'Cornor, McKibben,
and Skinklc returned Tuesday from Cairo
They were unable to proceed as far as Fort
Donelson, as no passes were granted to civil
ians.
They left Cairo Monday morning and were
at that place when interpolation against O.
lumbus returned. The people at Cairo were
as much in the dark in regard to the matter
as the people of Muscatine, and great anxiety
was expressed as to the result.
From ST. Louis Democrat of Monday
handed Us by Mr.. McKibb en-, we learn that
Chas Goodrod probably Ohas. GoodnoD W.
B. Bargvr bush, Samuel Reynolds and John
Sheely of this city were among the wounded
At Fort Dsnelson.
Tho many friends of Capt. John Reed. in
this vicinity will be pleased to learn that he
escaped unhurt, although he was in the
thickest Of the battle, where he fought like =
hero
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

A FIERCE HoG.-A butcher in this city,
while killing hog day before yesterday, was
attacked by another hog so iercely that he
was obliged to retreat in good order from the
pen. As it was, his right hand was badly
laccrated by the tusks Of his swinish assail-
ant. He states that this was the first time in
his experience As butcher that he has been
obliged to yield to any animal. He is free to
confess, however, that his hogsh'p was too
much for him this time.-Daiiy, 26th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
We guess

- DR.. Goodno received letter this week
from his son Charley. who was in the battle
at Donelson, stating that as his Regiment
(the 7th) was charging into the breast works
he was struck in the arm by rifle ball. He
says sit hurt pretty bad at first" but when
he heard the news of the surrender, he forgot
al about it. The bullet struck him in the
left arm cutting the leaders and inaicting =
severe wound. Charley is not yet eighteen
years of age, but is true blue.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

Nor1cE.-Services will be held at the Uni
ted Brethren church, in this city, next Sab
bath by Prof Il. A.. Thompson, Of Western
College.
We learn that the station will hereafter be
Allied by Rev. VIM. Davis, lately Of Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

Z Wlhe N. O. Stewart killed in tho 7th
Iowa, Co. D., was from the vicinity Of Farm
ington, where his parents live.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

AppoMrxrNr.-We are gratiRel to learn
that M. W. jerks, of this place, has been ap-
pointed Veterinary Surgeon General Of Gen.
Buers division, in Kentucky.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

Cor ENouaH.-Persons lately arrived from
the seat Of war state that there are now more
nurses offered than there are wounded SOL
diers. They say that the receipts Of pro-
visions, delicacies, clothing, &C., are enor-
NOUS and that the sick and wounded are
amply provided Tor. This is certainly COM
pliment to the generosity Of the people Of the
great Northwest. We co not like to brsg of
our particular section, but we must say that
thus far the present war has been carried OF,
to great extent, by the West-the land Of
true patriotism, the home Of true, brave
hearted and generous people.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
ALLEN BRO0MHALL.

n of the Peace and Notary Public, Atalissa Musca.
tine county Iowa. Will prsctico In the District Courts
Of Nuscaine, Scott, Cedar, Louisa, Washington and
ions. -...a 3,l;l ~ H.. .tf s-. IJan. 9l,'d.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

U. S. GRANT-Wc like that It means
either United States Grant or Union Saver
Grant, both good names.-N Y. CONNER
rial A.1pertiser.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
CoppEK CREEK, ILL.,, Feb. %.

COPPER CREEK, ILL.,, Feb %.
The Teachers Institute met psrsuant to ad-
iournment, at Copper Greek school house, at
10 o'clock A. NJ. NJ. S. Drury was chosen
President, ard W j. Steel Secretary.
TIE order Of ex. rcises was As follows:
1st-Oiass in Reading, by W. J. Steel.
2i-Class in Prac. Ar IT,, o N. Sanders.
3d-Class in Eng. Gram, 7. S Da' gherty.
4th-Class in Men. Arith.. E. B. Blu, kman.
5th-Class in Geography, W. j. Steel.
All Of which passed oft pleasantly and to
the entire satisfaction of all conce: ned.
he institute then adjourned until 81
o'cloca p. N.
At the appointed time quite large audi
ence had assembled. Tn account of the cher
ishsd rem. mbrances of tn. day, it bling the
,nemorabl. 22d the first in order was the
reading of w ashington's Farewell Address, BY
W. j Steel. Then follow d essays by Sir.
C. Waterman. The next in order was the
di cussio. Of the following question
Resolred That the frequent change Of
teachers is more injurious to our common
schools than the inditf renee of patrons.
Th@ debate was highly interesting, aboun-
ding in wit and good humor.
There having oeen three critics appointed,
they made their reports which were amusing,
| interesting and instructive.
Some resolutions were then introduced by
| Mr.. Z. Waterman expressive of mingled feel
| nss Of and sorrow at the news from Fl
Donelson joy for the glorious triumph o.
ouf Aeg in the realm Of secession Over thu
black flag Of treason-sorrow f'r the fall o.
many of the loyal sons OF our country. Sm'
patriotir speeches we're then made in behal
Of the resolutions.
The next Institute is to be held at scboo
house in district No. Q, (irst school hous'
south of Reeds school house, on Saturday
March 8, 1862, at ~ .. m.
PROGRAMME.
Reading, by o. N. Sanders.
| Frac. Ar,th., by 7 s. Daughcrty.
Eng Gram BY w. j. Steel.
i Mental Arith.. bv James Christow.
Geography, By E. B. Buchanan.
NIGHT SESSION.
Essay, by T. 8 Daugherty.
, Essay by o. N. Sanders. -a--s
D as'2ecture by James Christow.
! Question for debate:
II Res,lved That the present mode Of II
struction in our common sch ~ls is In, tical
W. J. S11si, Sec.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
THE JOURNAL.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Bio HoGs.-Mr Ira Page, who lives in this
vicinity, Tuesday brought lot Of ten hogs
into market whose average weight was 42O
pounds.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

BROKE THRouaH.-A team belonging to .
eountryman broke through the ice one day
this week, near Blanchard's Island, two or
three miles below this city. By the most
strenuous exertions on the part of the owner
and several wood cutters, the horses were
saved. The ice at this place is not more than
six inches in thickness.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
GEORGE A. F0ss.

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC,
II will practice In the District Courts OF Muscatine,
scoo, Cedar and Louisa Counties Particular attention
given to collections, examining titles paving taxes, 10.
Once over Adam Ogivies, store, Second ssxeet,
Moscatne, Iowa. l'i ~ feb '62.dawtf
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

| The FESTIVAL MONDAY EvHNlNo.-As usu
al, the hall on this occasion was crowded
, Anything that smacks Of aid to the soldiers
is certain to draw crowd of tho citizens Of
Muscatine.
In our opinion this was decidedly the most
successful entertainment yet given this sea-
son. The Hall was beautifully decorated
" it'll flags, evergreens. &C., and reflects great
credit on the tastes of those concerned in this
part Of the arrangement. ,..
School District No. / was represcnted-a
table being loaled with delicacies made by
the fair pupils of this renowned institution Of
learning, and from appearances we should say
they must have succeeded in realizing hand
some profit from the sale of their wares.
The "Sardine" club very kindly consented
to enlven the occasion with few of their
songs, which We're received by the audience
with great applause This club is certainly
an institution, and deserves the encourage.
ment Of our people.
Mrs. Brainard, by request, also came
forward and sang that beautiful and
ime-honored piece entitled, ''The landing of
the pilgrims" Mrs. B. has too often appear
before Muscatine audience to need any en-
comiums from US.
After the ''old folks" had retired from the
hall tables, benches, &c, we're hustled into
the corner, and the 'young folks" went in on
the dance, which was kept up with but little
until late hour.
The receipts Of the evening amounted to
$1l5, Of which $50 may be regarded as clear
profit
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR THE CURE or

.. FOX THE CURE OF grtiI..
Costireness, Jauadice, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Dyse',te'y, Foul Stomach, E,ysipezas, Headache,
Plies, Rheumatism, Etaptions and Skin Diseases,
Liuer Complaint, Dyopsy, letter, 7s.mors and
Salt Rheum, JVorms, Govt, Neuralgia, as a
Dinner Pill, and for Purifying the Blood.
They are sugar-coated, SO that the most sensi.
tive can take them pleasantly, and they are the
best aperient in the world for all the purposes of
family physic.
Price IS cents per Box; Five boxes for $100.
Greatnumbers of Clergymen, Physicians, States
men. and eminent personages, have lent their
to certify the unparalleled usefulness ofthese
remedies, but our space here will not permit the
insertion of them. The Agents below named fur
nish gratis our AMERICAN ALMANAC in which they
are given; with also full descriptions of the above
complaints, and the treatment that should be fol.
lowed for their cure. .....,.
Do not be put off by unprincipled dealers with
other preparations they make more profit on.
Demand AYERS, and take no others. The sick
want the best aid there is for the and they should
have it. '.s.... ~ ~.
AL our remedies are for sale by .,.s.
q Stone, Muscatias; Geo BAglsy Co., lest
Libsyty; Z " Ennis, Moscow; Worrall Waterman
Atalissa ; J Il Reed O., ChisAgo-and all dealers il
medicines svssywhsrs. rsps9o. 81 .d&wly
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

a. There are now over 1,450 sidk iasd
wounded at Mound City, Illinois.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
Ayers Cherry Pectoral

has won for itself such q renown for the cure Of
every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
it is entirely unnecessary for US to recount the
evidence of its virtues, wherever it has been en-.
ployed. As it has long been in constant use
throughout this section, We need not do more than
the people its quality 10 kept up to the best
it ever has been, and that it may be relied ON to
do for their relief all it has ever been found to d.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
John r MISTY

TroRNEY AND COUNsELOR AT Law AND
IL Solicitor In Chsncery, Muscatins, Iowa. viii sct
agent IN tuyng aud selling lands and paying taxes.
Particular attention paid to the examination o. titles,
sonveysncing, notarial business, 10. Oommissi0nss
for the Stat, Of Pennsylvsnio. Once, Masonic HAIL.
- April II, 20, dAw4f..9- 9Gf "a, 1si3 BCe 2of9q
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
THOS. HANNA,

A TT0RNDY AND C0UNSELOR At Law, lNusoe.
n tine, Iowa viii practice in the several Courts q
this1tsSsS PAk3lcqlAr attenton diver cOllss aeua
Couvsyancing, Examining titles, and notaral buene
pesaptly attended TO- O@cs In Trs0ent buildinm -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

BAD REJECT AB,ur CART. I1rTLER-We
are assured on reliable authority that MEM
bers of Capt. Bob Littler's company, ed
Iowa. who have returned to Davenport, say
be showed the white feather at the battle of
Fl Donelson, by skulking away from his COM
mand and not making his appearance till some
time after the battle. 1t is said that he felt
10 badly about it afterwards that he wished
himself dead. We regret exceedingly to hear
this report concerning Capt. Litter, and hope
some mitigating circumstances will be devel-
oped. If not he is forever disgraced.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

8ufD0ns American Grain Binder. =
A TTACHED to the platform Of any In such 20.
stion that the raker OF forker hring the grain
to It In good order, enables
ONE MAN TO BIND THE GRAIN
fast CUT saving the greater part Of what usually
lost BY throwing the unbound gave into the stubble-
This machine has received diplomas and honorals
tion at seven different State Fairs snd having been
thoroughly tried in the two proceeding harvess and
great improved fer the harvest of 1862 IL offered to
the public with the fullest confidence that 1870
itgvyill prove the Farmers Best
Friend In the Harvest Field.
Each Binder Sold ~iN be Fully Warranted.
Price, nifty dollars Terms. one half cash delivery,
balance first Of January next with ten per cent y
dollars wheb the machine has been tried In the field
and approved. In all cases freight to be added.
Orders .ss be sent in early to insure being filled.
For further information address the pattentee
W. ". BUR5ON, MuscAtins, lows,
Or H. NJ. BURSON, Annawsn, Illinois,
J. bURaON, Yates City, Illinois.
feb2l.d1w.wlw.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

WHAT HE Is.-A fellow living across the
river came down upon the U. S. Treasury
Notes the other day in our hearing like
thousand of brick, stating that he had as soon
have any broken bank or wild cat money as
Treasury Note.
Now We don't know this man, nor we don't
want to know him, but we'll bet any amount,
that he don't subscribe to a newspaper-that
he never pays his school tax till he is forced to
that his children don't 60 to school, and that
he hasn't book in his house excepting per-
haps gift almanac.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

D u. IA - -. = Z = 80.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

CfATenrNr OF THE CONDITION on THE MET.
- fop.litAn Fire Insurance. Company. II Nsv York.
on me nr,t day Of January.A 1882 made . the Au
-'''. -"'s NAME AND LOCATION.
The name Of this company 10 "Ths Metropolitan
Fire Insural Company !" incorporsted 10 nv snl
located In the city Of New York
iiW u h5js. a,"9 CAPITAL IL moo. -
Is ~ 10 1-9''.f''' ~ S- Sesoo ~ -
The surplus the lst day Of Jansary 1852 81 Us 20
Total amount Of capital aud surplus. 3aS2oos a.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

CAVE YOUR EYES AND DOLLARS, by purehas
y ing Light, At J. H CANON CO.Y) :
ovN non asyi1b slsu wy Dit tsk s s"H' Il
CPLENDID assortment Of improved Kerosena Lamps
- Just received, cHEAPER fiAn fHE eHnA1ntf, "
nov97 ]. Il. CAGON'S Co.. City Drug Store.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-02-28

TTACHED to the platform Of any rearer In such DO
n siton that the rxker forker trng the grain
IN II In GOOD ordar. enAf,lea