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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ladies Of Lint So
ciety No. 2, independently return their thanks
to Huttich's brass and string band for the
excellent music furnished by them on the &C.
casiou of their exhibition.
The generosity and patriotism they dis
played in volunteering their services, will be
ever remembered by the society.
They would also return thanks to Mr.. L..
N. Sanford for the interest he manifested,
and for his aid on the evening of the exhibit
ton. By order OF the Society,
MRs. TnoxAs HANNA, President.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
Important 10 Families Of Iowa
Prisoners.

important 10 Families Of Iowa
Prisoners.
BY request Of Hiram Price, Esq, Paymas-
of the State, and in answer to
numerous questions addressed to him, tho
following Official Order is re-published:
WAR DEPArMssr, Adjutant Generals Office,
Washington October %, 1851.
GENERAL ORDER NO. %.
The following plan for paying to the fam
lies of officers and soldiers in the service of
the United States, who are or may become
prisoners of war, the sums due them by the
Government, having been approved by the
President, it is published for the information
of all concerned
Payments will be made to persons present
ing written authority from a prisoner to
draw his pay--or Without such authority, to
his rife, the guardian of his minor children,
or his wido,oed mother, in the order named.
Application for such pay must be made to
the regiment of the prisoner is serving, and
must be accompanied by the certificate of 1
Judge of . Court of tho United States, of =
District Attorney Of the United States, or of
como o:ber party undor the seal of Court
VI tcCOEu VI tuc Stdtc Ill WHICH tIlo applicant
is resident, setting forth that the said appli-
can't is the wife of the prisoner, the guardian
of his mil Tor children, or his widowed mother,
and if occupying either of the last two rela-
ships towards him, that there is no one in
existence who is more nearly related accord
ing to the above classification.
Payments will be made to parties thus au-
thorized and identified on their receipts made
out in a manner that would be required Of
the prisoner himself, at least one months
pay being in all cases retained by the United
States. The officer making the ayment will
see that it is entered on the last previous
muster roll for the payment of the prisoners
company, or will report it, if these rolls are
not IN his possession, to the senior paymastel
Of the district who will either attend to the
entry or give notice of the payment to thu
Paymaster General, if the rolls have beer
forwarded to his Office
BY order.
(Signed) L. THOMAS, Adj't Gen.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

f V1ILA1xous.-We learn from the Davenport
Democrat, that on Thursday morning As the
Western bound train was nearing Moscow,
in this county, the engineer discovered pile
Of distractions upon the track, and wh'stl'ng
down the brakes, succeeded in stopping the
train lust as it reached lot of ties and q bar
of railroad iron which some scamp had
placed there with the evident intention OF
throwing the cars down an embankment.
Active measures should at once be taken to
discover the villain, and when discovered, ne
should be most severely punished.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

PRISONERS RELEASED is to be hoped
that among the sixteen hundred Federal pFis'
oners recently released by the rebels, the cap
tive boys belonging to Muscatine may be
be found. 1t is known that . portion OF those
who arrived in Huntsville were from Iusca-
loosa. Ala, where the Belmont prisoners we're
taken when they left Memphis. We should
not be surprised to see the boys at home IN
. very short time.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

I RECRUITING. - The company now organ
izing in this city for the 18th regiment -
filling up its ranks quite rapidly. forty-hse
names being enrolled, mostly from the city
alone. We have fogotten to state heretofore
that Capt. Campbell has authority to recruit
in the three counties, Muscatiue, Louisa and
Cedar, and we learn that these two latter
counties will be offered chance for . rep
resentation in his company right away
Dailu Oh.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

A New UNION PAPER IN Nav ORLEANS
The FIST number Of the new Union paper
was to be Used on the Goth from the Della
office. The General has concluded to retain
the name Of the Delta, with the motto Of
1.-The Union-it must and shall be preserved"
1t will be conducted by Capt. John Clark.
Chief Commissary Of Subsistence, Maj. JOS
NJ. Bell, provost Judge, and other gentlemen
of the staff Capt. Clark has been for eleven
years editor of the Boston Courier, and is pc
culiar'y fitted for the new position, and judge
Bell is well knovn in New England as an able
contributor to the editorial columns of the
principal Boston papers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

OF the prisoners escaped from the State
Prison at Michigan City. last week, eleven
have been re-taken.
With two exceptions, all the new Canadian
Ministers are lawyers. As to creed, the di
vision is five Protestants and seven Roman
Catholics.
The House of Representatives has passed
resolution to adjourn on the 18th instant
Congress has little to do besides passing the
Tax, Confiscation, and Appropriation Bills.
The New York Seventh regiment is en-.
camped near Baltimore The officers have
petitioned the military managers for a chance
to see active service.
Aaron Brooks died in Fayette county,
Penn, on the 18th ult., at the advanced age of
one hundred and one years and three months.
He had resided in the country over seventy
years, voted for General Washington for
President, and at every Presidential election
since.
The bereavements of the war, so far as the
single city of New Orleans is concerned, have
. dreadful exemplification In the appalling
fact, stated by the New Orleans Della, that
there are now no fewer than twenty -four hum
dred orphan children in the several asylums
IL that city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

PIcxlc.-The sabbath school connected with
the Rev. Mr.. Oberman's church held picnic
In the grove in the Western part Of the city
yesterday, As the school marched through
the streets. headed by the band, it presented .
very fine appearance. We did uot ind Time
to 60 out to the ground but understand the
youthful picnickers had tip top time.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

CoxxoDoRs Foofe's CONDITION. sor-
sy to lean that for three OF four days of late
Oommodore Foote has been more than usu.
ally feeble-not being able to sit up in the
least. His friends can not help feeling anxi-
ETY. for him, but are not particularly alarmed
at h 8 condition-thinking that perfect quiet
and rest will yet rccuperate the hcro's exhaus-
ted energies. But it is in vain to expect that
he will be able to take command of his hotlla
for at least q month, or perhaps longer pc
Rod Of time. His whole system seems to
have been affected by the wounded foot, and,
at times, he suffers severe paroxysm of pain,
rendering bin excessively weak and feeble.
ClereL0nd PLATA Dealer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

LETTER FROM Col. CRocKER.-We publish
the following from the Kcokuk Gate City, by
request:
HEADQUARTERS 80 BRIG. Grn DIVISION
klanr VINO, Army OF TENNEssEs, Z
May j, 1852. }
Mrs.. j. B. Hocell-Dear Madam: un-
derstaud that reports are in circulation in
your city, to the detriment of Mrs. Witten-
myer, the very excellent ag.nt Of your So
c,cty. wish to state that am personally
acquainted with the official conduct Of this
lady, and with her department among the
Iowa troops, and can say from such &C
quaintance, that she has always shown an
exceeding willingness to render them support
and to furnish them hospital and other sup
plies, and by her unexampled energy in dis
charing her duties, she has done more for
the rellef of Iowa sick and wounded soldiers
than all other aid they have received outside
of their regul, r legal attention.
After the battle of Pittsburg Landing
saw her in attendance upon the wounded
Iowa soldiers, and in every respect faithfully
discharging her whole duty.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
n. NJ. CRocKRR,
Col. 18th Iowa, Com'd'g Brig.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

Losr-A large, black covered memoran-
dunn book, containing among other papers the
following described notes: One on A. H.
Wallingsford for 1885, dated March 9th,
1860; one on John Hitchcock for $780,
dated June 9th, 1859; and ono on 6. NJ
Kinsley for $345, dated December 9th, 1852
ANY person finding the same and leaving
it at this Office will be suitably rewarded.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
sHERIFF's SALE.

DY virtue Of execution to me directed and do.
ID lvered from the Office CT the Clerk of tn District
Court of Muscatue County, State of Iowa. against the
goods and chattels, lands and teuements Of Jesse
knou.e. have levied upon and will expose to sale,
Saturday, the 7th day Of june D. 1861 at the Court
House door, in the City of Muscatine, the flowing
described property. tcwit: The South half "a of the
southeast quarter Of section g. township ssvsnyeight
(7s) north OF range No. one ~ west of 9Th p m,
situated in Muscatine county, State of Iowa All Of
which, much thereof may be necessary, will DO
sold to satisfy said execution in favor Of Philip Swartz
traubr Sale to commence at n past 10 O'Clock In the
forenoon Of said day. II. II. HIND,
s-- Sheriff MuseatiAe County.
Nay .. 1se2-wAw .pssfssS5
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
FarlOughed Soldier.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,

FurlOughed Soldier.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
RESERVE OF THE Army OF THE Tenn,
May Gath, 1869.
SPECIAL ORDER No A 43.-All men belong
ing to this division Qate Major General Nc
Olernard's) At home, on sick leave, who are
abe to travel, (ncluding convalescents i. hos
pitals) are hereby ordered to join their respec-
tive companies in the field, without delay, or
be considered deserters and treated rs such.
Agreeably with the provisions of paragraph
second. general order number twenty-seven,
dated headquarters department of the Mis.is.
sippi, May, 18th 1852. SOLDIERS on sick leave
ready to return to duty, will report to the
medical officer of the nearest hospital who
will give them certificates, the quartermaster' .
department will furnish them transportation
to their regiments"
By order Of Brig. Gen. Ii. NJ. Judah Cong.
ROBERT A. TOWNS, A. A. A Gen.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

DEYuNcr-The class known as Pro.Savery
Ua,on Democrats is entirely defunct on this
continent. That slavery and the Union can
not agree is an established fact. No man.
then can DO lover of slavery and the Union.
He will love one better than the other.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

BoQuErs.-Nathan Ball, of Mr.. Fosters
nursery, has our thanks for "the pick" ous
Of basket of boquets-altogether the incest
We have yet seen. We learn that Mr.. BAL
will supply the market this season. II ne
gets up his nosegays in the future as nice
q those he exhibited to US yesterday, they
will cartaily meet with ready sale.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

- "a Scott county has four thousand and
three men subject by State law to do military
duty when tho circumstances require It.
Nuscatine, probably, has not so many haV-
Ing sent more to the wars than her sister
county.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

Coon FOB THE BoArs.-We are told oy
river men that their business has never been
better than during the past two months
The Government having chartered SO many
steamers for service, it gives those that re-
main all they can do in the transportation
line, and fills the Office safe to the overflow
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

The Picnic SAruRDAY-Quite numbtS
from the city, ourself among the rest, atten'
ded the picnic Saturday on the banks OF the
Cedar. Many more would doubtless hvae
been on hand had it not been for the execra-
BIO road through Cedar bottom. The river
being unusually high. that locality was one
succession of sloughs and mud holes, and
for mile or more it was emphatically dan
gerous drive.
Arriving, at last, on the ground, We found
large assemblage Of the good people Of Ata'
lissa ana vicinity, who were at this time dis
cussing their we'll served dinners. After oil
had partaksn of the refreshments, tho party
assembled around the speakers stand to lis
ten to an address from Henry OConner, Esq
This gentleman delivered an eloquent appeal
in behalf Of the soldiers and tho necessity
Of supplying our military hospitals with com
forts ourselves, rather than to trust our wOun
ded and sick toys to tho tender mercies o
government purveyors. stewards and nurses
He was frequently and heartily spplauded-
the crowd Smelling out generously.
Mr. O'Conner was followed by Hugh )
Campbell in q few brief and pointed remarks
touching the duty owed by every young maj
to his country. in this war. We cannos com
pliment Mr.. Campbelrs speech more h'ghi!
than by stating that At its conclusion sixtee'
names were added to the roll Of the compan.
forming for the 18th regiment.
At tho conclusion OF the speaking, the u
sembly broke up and the most OF tbs pr
nickners returned home, . small party n
naming to while away an hour or two IN tn
merry dance.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
THE JOURNAL.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

CoNoasssioNAL CoNvENrIoE.-Welea learn that
the Republican Congressional Convention
will be held this year at Lyons, Clinton
county, ON the 9th day Of August. Tho
call will be published in . week or DO.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

"A SPY AMONG Us.-A week or two since,
"a individual. who but few days before ar
rived from Missouri, so Disguised the good
people near Sweetland Centre, in this county,
that they held meeting for the purpose OF
considering his case. got wind Of the
affair and made good his escape. Two days
after, couple of officers from Palmyra, Mo-,
arrived with orders from high military
authorities to take him, dead or alive, and
we're considerably chagrined to find that the
bird had flown. s,..
It seems this man is one of the most des.
perate rascals in that State of desperate ras-
els, Missouri. He has been in his time =
horse thief, robber and murderer, and for .
long time has been acting in Missouri as
rebel spy. That State becoming too warm
Tor him hc came to Iowa, from which be was
unfortunately driven before the arrival Of
those who would rejoice to have seen him.
We have RETAINED from noticing this case be-
fore. - the officers remained here In hopes
chat b would return.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

~ The House of Representatives has
passed resolution to adjourn on the 18th
instant. Congress has little to do besides
passing the Tax, Oondscation and Appropri-
alton bills.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

ExAorLy R1eur.-A chap residing on the
lower part of the Island recently declared thai
hs was secessionist and sympathized with
the South, and hoped they would be success
full. This coming to the ears Of his loyal
ne;ghbors it was resolved to hold meeting
tonight at Hoyt's school house, where thu.
esn.leman's case will be made the special or
der of business. 1t is strongly hinted that
ee,olu ions of q knock down and drag out !"
character will be adopted, and when SO adopt
ID that the meeting will 60 into committee
Of the whole to carry them into effect. A.
though opposed to mob law as . general
thing. if the inhabitants Of the locality in
question have traitor among them, we say
q 90 in boys and we'll hold your hats"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
ANOTHER BRANCH MINT WAsrEp-On I

ANOTHER BRANCH MINT WANrED.-On the
9th ult., the Board of Directors ofthe Union
Merchants Exchange, at St. Louis, held a
meeting to consider the subject Of establish
ing Z United States branch mint in that city.
A preamble and memorial to Oongress were
prspsrsd.
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1
the temporary relief Of the poor.
The report Of the committee appointed t.
investigate the accounts of the Treasurer wa!
received and placed on file.
It was resolved that the Committee or
Reve nue. be instructed to ascertain the liabili
ties of the county, and report by the second
dav of next term.
M. Heberling offered the following resolu-
ton:
j. Resozred, That the committee appointed by
the Boar,l to investigate the books of the
former Treasurer and Recorder, John W
Lucas, be instructed to proceed with the in
vestigasion until j. w. Lucas shall appear
before said committee, and offer satisfactor y
explanation for the apparent discrepancies, as
shown by the report Of said committee.
The resolution was lost. q
The committee to settle with the Treasurer
was discharged.
Three dollars was appropriated to pay the
taxes of Catharine bunker.
Mr.. Price moved that the Swamp Land
Committee be instructed to make survey of
the levcc, as contemplated by tho resolution
passed January 9, 1862.
Carried, in the affirmative.
It was resolved that tho members Of the
Board who have absented themselves from
time to time, during This session, cannot be
allowed pa7 tor the time Of their absence.
The pay and mileage Of members were al
lowed. -
The Clerk and President of the Board were
authorized to settle with the Treasurer.
Adjourned, sine die.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

EAt public meeting held At Hoyt's
school house, on Auscstine Island, Friday
evening, June 9Th, A. Purcell, Esq, was
called to the Chair, and J. Coleman, was ap-
pointed Secretary.
Mr.. VIM. Corwin stated the object Of the
meeting to be the suppression Of rebellious
sentiments, and for raising funds for the
Soldiers Aid Society. Henry OConnor,
ESQ.,, being called upon, delivered one Of his
felicitious and well-received speeches.
The following preamble and resolutions
were submitted and adopted, to.wit:
WHEREAS, Some few citizens and residents
Of this vicinity have expressed to Our fellow
citizen VIM. II. Corwin and others, sentiments
so reasonable in their character, SO rcpug-
nant to the feelings of all loyal men, and SO
prejudicial as we believe to the moral charac-
ter Of our youth, if continued to be disseme'
mated; therefore,
Resolcei, That . committee of ten loyal
citizens be appointed forthwith to wait on
said persons, and inform them that they must
cease to utter such sentiments, or Immediately
be prepared to be sent out Of this county and
State, and beyond the Union lines.
Resolved, That said committee call upon the
loyal citizens of the neighborhood for what
ever aid tn y may need to carry out the OBJ
ject of these resolutions.
On motion of Mr.. Corwin the Chairman
appointed committee Of ten to wait upor
all secesh sympathizers, consisting of VIM
H. Corwin, Charles Heritage, Mr.. Eli Oarbin
Mr.. John Garnes, WIN. Hsyt, Edward Stew
art, S L. Foss, A. E. Strong, R. B. Conner
J. Virgins.
On motion Messrs. A. Purcell, James Ram
ssy and Croddeck were added to tn
committee.
A collection was then taken up for thu
Soldiers Aid Fund, resulting in the sum o
$3.50.
The meeting then adjourned.
A. PURCELL, Chairman,
JoHN GOLDMAN, Secretary.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

A MrR1rIp CoxPLlMENT.-The following
correspondence will explain itself.
MuscArINE, June 5, 1862.
Ma. Tuos. H. MARsaALL-Dear Sir: The
undersigned having heard your address on
the occasion of the Soldiers Aid Exhibition OF
Lint Society No. 2, last evening, and believ-
ing that the same reflects great credit on you
the society and our noble osuse-and that
it deserves greater publicity, beg that you
will furnish copy thereof for publication.
81 Yours &C.,
CT. Goddard, Geo. Meason,
s a. Hin. L. II. Washburn,
Chas Edw'd Kent, A. f. Demorest,
W. B. Keller.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

The Lady Suffolk and Kitty Wink trotted
for purse of 81 900 near New York on Wed.
nesday. The Lady won the stakes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

To MsssRs. GODDARD, MASON AND OrHsss
Gentlemen: l have received your kind re-
quest, and in reply would say, believe
with all the due respect to your opinion-that
it is not worthy that true merit which you At
tribute to it, and If had on that evening the
appreciation of my fellow citizens, am amply
repaid, therefore, beg leave to decline the
honor. Yours, &C.,
THOMAS Il. MARSHALL.
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BLACKSMIIHINGg
IN All, IT'S RRANOHE2 'ts4-

r. you want your Carriage or Buggy repaired hr .
little money II you want your Plow repaired, Or
ew one made from the least unto the greatest, NJ
tie better than you get eirswhere in this City, s
on WARD, I'd Street, Nearly opposite L. v, sknkls .
tention Of the Farming Community the facs that
have secured the services of Mr. G. T8lRY, the veIl
known Pillow and Edge Tool Maker, and that An nov
prepared to repair or mske ythisg from Pile Driver
down to kBittinsneedls. warrant my work e afve
satisfaction, Or NO pay. Give call and zen IN
have the worth Of your money. - -37.-'ElfJ .,
MAy 10 oa-dkwan. W.DWADn
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sHERIFFs SALE,

DY virtue Of execution directed and delivered
ID from the Office of the Clerk of the District Court
Muscatne County State Of Iowa. against the goods and
chaes lands and tenements of the First Presbyterian
Church Of M1scatins, have levied upon and will e..
pose to sale on Saturday, The It'll day of Juue A. D.
at the Court House door in the city of Mnstne
the following described property, to witt Tho south
az and the south ninety feet of lot No two M
in block No seventy (} in the city and county
of Muscatine, State Of Iowa. all Of which, 20 much
thereof be necessary, will DO sold satisfy said
execution in favor of Eenry Sharp.
Sale to commence at eleven o'clock In the forenoon of
said day. H. II. HINE,
Sh-rif Muscatine County.
May 9, 1S62-w4w-prs fee$5
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13

Wool RAISING IN IowA.-Wm. Horsley,
living seven miles north of this city, sheard
from head of sheep 81 pounds Of wool Is
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
The breed half Merino and Fakewell.

UV UTSeU ultI MCrItIO anu T3KcWeI1.
-, Thirty thousand four hundred and
ninety -two gallons Of sorghum were made In
Cedar county last season.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-06-13
StraYed

EHROM the subscriber, in this city, . month ago,
white her belly and white the eud Of her tail
Slim horns. between and 10 years old Any psrvon
nding said and returning her, or giving informa
tion to sad to finding her, saali bs paid Tor their
trouble. Information IAN to loft with W. Stewart,
or ct IHARLTaa
June z-o1WZs Museatins.