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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
Our Country Now.

my countryr' Is every man alive to the
real Importance and Specification of these
two little wortts-'my country?' The very
soil you live upon is your country. The air
you breathe, the roof-tree which sheltered the
old homestead, the lawn over which you
gambolled in your childhood's sports, the
grave of your father, the birth place of your
children; every thing you love, cherish and
hold sacred, all enters into and forms part
of your country. The church wherein you
received the first lessons of religion aside
from those taught at q mothers knee the
old school-house where so many Of the hap
py hours of youth were passed; the hstitu-
tons, social, moral and political, which you
were led to believe were the wisest and best,
are all component parts of that grand whole
your country. Men of Iowa, your country
now calls upon you for aid Every. interest,
every tie that binds you to the world; every
thing you love, now demands that you come
forward and lend your individual assistance
in quelling this accursed rebellion. The old
flag, round which your fathers fought and
bled, cries out to you to avenge the insults
offered it daily by the traitorous minions of
secession The bleeding and mutilated bod
les of your brave relatives and friends, who
have already persisted, call on you to avenge
their blood. Will you be weighed in the
balance and be found wanting? Will you
allow questions of pecuniary and selfish
nature to step in between you and your
country in this our hour of trouble? Will
you hold back now and refuse to give your
little mite to aid in handing this great and
glorious Union down to succeeding genera
tons as it was bequeathed to you by those
who formed ii? Will you cast a shadow on
the hallowcd memory of those already dead,
by refusing your time, your money, and if
needs be, your life, in serving this Govern
ment, acknowled by all to be the best that
Gods free sunlight ever shone upon? We
do not believe you will. Rally, then, to the
support of the Government. Eight more reg
iments are needed from Iowa. They must be
had. This will, probably, be the last call
made upon your patriotism. Answer it,
then as becomes the fathers, sons and
brothers of those martys who fell at Viii
sons Creek, Blue Mills, Belmont, Donelson
and Shiloh! Our noble State has already
rendered herself famous. Let us now make
her immortal. Let our prairies resound to
the shouts of brave men fastening on to bat
tie for the right; and if you fall in the con-
fict, rest assured that
If there Is from this EARTHLY sphere,
One boon-one gift that Heaven holds dear,
It is the last drsp our country draws
From the heart that bleeds and breaks in her
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

WThe following is a portion ofthe Revenue
bill postponing the collection of the Federal
taxes after the first $2O,ooo,ooo has been
raised
So much of the act of August last as i'm
poses a direct tax of $30,00O,OOO on the
United States shall only be held to authorize
the levy and collection of one tax to that
amount, and no other tax Shall be levied I'M
der and by virtue thereof until the LIST of
April, 1865, when the same shall be in full
force and effect
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
Mcclellan ana His Army.

Although we do not wish to conceal from our
readers the fact that our army has met with a
reverse in front of Richmond, we must confess
that we do not regard it as being of very great
magnitude 1t was the intention of Gen Nc
Clellan to change the scene of operations sew
eral days prior to the late battles, and it was
only the attempt of the army to carry out this
movement that led the rebels to attack U.S. In
spite of overpowering numbers the maneuvre
was successfully accomplished, and the tele-
graph now informs us that the Federal army
is again on the advance, and this time by a
road that will not subject it to defeat by af-
fording excellent opportunities for flanking
movement on the part of the rebels. In our
opinion the fall of Richmond has been delayed
only for short time, and it is an event that
must certainly happen sooner or later.
We regret to see an evident disposition on
the part of our Democratic contemporaries to
abuse the Administration for allowing the
rebels to concentrate an army at Richmond
which outnumbers the one under command
of Gen. Mcclellan. We always dislike to hear
people talk about matters concerning which
they know nothing, and it is but childish folly
to attribute the success of the enemy to mis-
management on the part Of the Secretary of
War or anybody else. We do not profess to
be acquainted with the reasons which caused
Mr. Stanton to retain Gen. McDowelps divis-
ion near Washington that he had good and
sufficient excuses for so doing, we have not
the slightest doubt. When it is insinuated
that it was the desire Of the Government to
let Mcclellan fall rather than reinforce>him.
we cannot regard the producer of such athe-
ory as being deep-thinker or an exceedingly
brilliant man, and we advise those editors who
are endeavoring to work themselves into thu \
belief that Mcdowell was retained to assist in
freeing negroes that the enunciation of such
o doctrine will entitle the enunciator to place
in the front rank of sapheads. The ridiani
lousiness of the idea is apparent, and no
needs more complete certificate Of cH
brain than to be caught endorsing il,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

sWThe leaders of the Democratic party
of Indiana are considerably exercised over the
prospect of an ignominious defeat. They
nominated their State Ticket in January last,
and adopted platform which does not suit
the Union men of the party, and they have
therefore called another convention which is
to meet at indianapolis on the 3Oth inst, to
modify and remodel their previous action.
1t is too late now, however, to come in. The
lamp has burned out, and their fate is sealed!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

1t is fact which will barely be credited i'm
this country, that of all the women married
in England in the year 1860, more than 10000
were unable to write theis own names.-
Throughout the nation, in one marriage in
every six, neither man nor woman could
write.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

The wheat crop which is now being
harvested in southern Ohio, Indiana and Ili,
nois promises a large yield. There are reports
OF damage from some part of the West, but
the general yield may be set down as a full
average. Corn is doing very well, and. with
seasonable weather in July and August, the
crop will be large Chicago Journal, 5th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
The Federal Victory Near Boz me-
Vile, Miss.
Rebel ExaggeratiOns.

MEMPHIS, July 5.
Richmond dispatches to July LIST and Cd
still claim that the rebels captured eight Gen
erals, 10000 prisoners, all McClellan's sieg,
guns, and supplies enough for the rebel army
for three months.
They represent the battle of July LIST the
most desperate and fearful of the entire war
Latest dispatches state there were conflicting
reports about the battle, and it was impossi
BILE to get official information. The precise
situation of the Yankee army is not known
1t is claimed that Hooker and Sumner were
wounded and Sumner captured. Latest re-
D0rts uere less erulfanf.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

Fatal BALLOON ACCIDENTAL Demo-
cratic celebration at Sparta, Monroe county, O.,
on the 4th, one of the attractions was a bal:
loon ascension by F. H. Westbrook. When
the balloon had reached an elevation of about
300 feet, it burst and fell to the earth. in.
stantly killing Mr.. Westbrook.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
FROM NIcCLELLAN,s ARMY.

EHkON1 MCCIIEIllLAN>S ARMY.
The Battle of last TAursday-Our army
Adoances Fine Miles Tosoards Richmond,
and is "MarcAing On"-The Gun-boats
Co-operate-T The rebels acknowledge Hav-
ing Lost 10000 Men.
New YORK July 7.
A letter to the New York Erenin0 Post
confirms the reported skirmish on Thursday,
and the capture of six guns and some pris-
oners.
Gen. Mcclellan had moved his headquarters
and the army advanced some five miles
towards Richmond.
A correspondent of the Philadelphia In
quirer states that Richmond papers of the
4th acknowledge loss of 80, 900 men, though
they claim victory.
The correspondent of the Philadelphia Press,
on the same date, reports that Mcclellan was
pushing rapidly forward, driving the enemy
at all points. The gun-boats accompanied
his advance, shelling the woods and scattering
the enemy, his main force following his sup,
port.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
County Convention.

The Republicans Of Muscatno County requested
to meet in Delegate Convention. ut the Court House,
In the City Of Saturday, the 18th day of
July next at O'Clock, P NJ, for the parposs of APP
poiL ting delegates to the Republican State Congress
sional AMI Judicial Conventions.
The ratio of representation in the Convention will
be delegate from each twenty votes cast for
Samuel ]. Kirkwood, for Governor, at tho October
election Of 1861 and delegate TOR each fract
vote over 10, cast "a above, which will entitlo
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
Gen. NIcClellan's Address to His
Troops.

AOORoe
| WASHINGTON, July 6.
Gen. Mcclellan has issued an address to the
army on the achievements of the last ten
days, saying:
| "You have succeeded in changing your
base of operation by flank movement, al
ways regarded as the most hazardous of mill.
tary expedients. You have saved all your
material. all your trains, and all your guns,
except few lost in battle, taking in return
guns and colors from the enemy Under
every disadvantage of numbers, and necessa-
rily of position, you have in every conflict
beaten back your foes, with enormous slaugh-
ter. We are prepared to meet the enemy
who may at any time attack you. Let Their
come, and we will convert their repulse ip...o a
final defeat. Your Government is strength
ening you with the resources of great people
On this, our national birthday, we declare
to our foes, who are rebels against the best
interests of mankind, that<this army shall
enter the capital Of the so-called Confederacy
that our national Constitution shall prevail :
and that the Union, which alone can insure
internal security and peace to each State.
must and shall be preserved, cost what it
may, in time, treasure and blood"
The Federal Victory Near Bone
Vile, Miss.
CoR1NTn, Miss, July 6.
To Hon. Z. n. Stanton. Secretary of War:
Official reports are just received of bril-
liant affair near Bonneville, Miss, on the LIST,
Col. Sheridan, of the I'd Michigan cavalry,
with two regiments, 1913 men, were attacked
by parts of eight regiments of rebels, num-
bering 4,7OO, which he defeated and drove
back, after seven hours Sighting. We lost
Al killed, wounded, and missing. The rebel
loss must have been great. They left 65
dead on the field.
[Signed] HALLEcK.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
The Pa cific Railroad.

The telegraph recently spread over the
country the gratifying intelligence of the pas
sage AMI approval of the bill providing for the
construction of railroad from the western
terminus of railway communication in the
Mississ opi valley to the Pacific ocean. This
may jus tly be considered another Republican
measure, and the advantage accruing from its
establish ment cannot be too highly overrated.
1t has long been apparent that in the event
of ar with foreign power our Pacific
coast would be left almost at the mercy of the
enemy Situated so far from the balance OF
the States, California might fall an easy prey
to the navies of France and England ere the
government could transport arms and troops
for her defense over the plains and mountains
which Intervene.
Not only in a military point Of view, but
also in commert ial, is this measure impera-
lively necessary to the prosperity Of the re-
public. With a railway communication be-
tween the two oceans the trade of China,
Japan and the East Indies will flow directly
into the United States-a trade which has en-
riched many a nation in the past and a trade
which is abundantly able to enrich many me re
in the future. Tie teas, silks, and other pro-
ducts of the teeming millions which inhabit
the Celestial empire, will all travel over this
line on their way to European consumers, and
the advantage gained over other nations, will
be immense.
Again, the locating Of railroad through the
very heart of the continent will develop the
resources of the adjacent territory, and renew
again the tide of emigration from the over
populated districts of the old world As the
rich mineral regions of California, Arizona,
and Colorado become more accessible, so will
the attraction for emigration become greater,
and the wealth and enterprise of other lands
will flow into the newly opened country
Thus shall we be speedily repaid the ex-
penses Of the war for the gold which the
Rothchilds would not lend us, the tceming
millions of Europe, no longer doubtful of the
success of our experimental government, will
bring in sums that will many times exceed
our national debt
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

1t proposed to instruct the CONFESSIONS Delegates
for whom to their votes, in Convention. 1t is
therefore desirable that there shall DO full represen-
tatioa each township, elected by the Republican
voters. at their primary meetings.
Republicans In the several townships hold your meet
ings at the earliest possible day, and appoint your
Delegates.
w +. DAVIS Chairman.
L. Il. WASHRU1N,
X, PATTERSON,
JOSEPH CRANE,
Central Committee.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
Fifty.five Federal Soldiers Execu-
ted at Atlanta, Georgia.

We learn from Lieut.. Tennets, who is at
tached to Gen. Buell's staff, and who arrived
in this city yesterday from Huntsville, that
fifty-fve Federal soldiers were hanged by the
rebel authorities, one day last week, in At
lanta, Georgia. They had been detailed by
General Mitchell from various regiments un-
der his command for a secret service, and had
been sent out upon duty, but were so unfor-
tunate as to fall into the hands of the enemy,
their lives paying the penalty of their misfor-
tune. With knowledge of such outrages
as the above, how much longer shall we deal
gently with traitors?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
Three Hundred Thousand Nor.
Men.


The Governor has not yet issued his call for
Iowa's quota under the late demand of the
President for more troops. He will soon do
so, however, and then every man that can
volunteer should enlist Our State will be
represented in this new levy by about eight
regiments, and it is necessary that they
should be forthcoming Immediately The
rebels have by system of wholesale con-
scription increased their armies to almost
overwhelming proportions, and instead of be-
coming weaker are daily growing stronger.
As an Offset, then, against this fact we must
increase our army to keep pace with the enc
my. Again, this war has already lasted
long enough and the sooner it is ended the
better. It is slowly but surely eating into
the very vitals of the nation, and every in
terest calls for the end. With three hun
dred thousand more men it is hoped that the
rebellion will soon be put down, and peace
and harmony again dawn over our distracted
country. As our forces gradually work their
way into Secessia it requires large detach-
ments to hold the conquered territory and
while the traitors are concentrating and mass
ing their power, ours is being scattered
over many hundred miles of country at posts
and stations between which there is little or
no communication.
Will Iowa at this late day hesitate about
her duty?' Will the State which in almost
every battle has had her name rendered
glorious by the bravery of her sons stand
back when asked to come forward? No!
When this unholy war first broke out the
free men of iowa rushed to the rescue of their
beloved country by thousands. So it will be
now. From her broad prairies the shout
'To arms'' will again rise to Heaven and her.
brave yeomanry will rally as one man around
their God given flag and swear to follow it
onward even to the death. Up, then, and let
us be doing Lay aside the weapons of peace
and seize the weapons of war. Come from the
banks of our noble streams, come from our
broad prairies, come from the East, the West,
the North and the South, and gathering around
the old flag, let us swear by the memory of
the fathers of our country-by the memory of
our murdered sons and brothers-that this |
Union shall be preserved. 5as
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVEN.
TI(lN.

Nstice Is hereby given that delegate Republican
State Convention will bs hsld Desmoines on Wednes-
day the Esd Of july D. 1884, for the purpose Of Iut
ting in nomination sorstary Treasurer and Auditor
Of State, Attorney General and Register OF the State
Land ONCE and for the Of such other bust
ness a. may b deemed expedicnt when met:
The ratio of representation wilt be follows, viz
One delegate from each organized county, or, del
sgate for every hundred votes cast for Abraham
Lincoln for President Of the Unite States in 1862 and
one tions delegate for any fractional vote exec ed
ing fifty. -
tions, who in favor Of giving the National Admns-
traton honest support, 10 thorough and vigorou'
prosecution OF the for tho suppression OF the
belion are invited to cooperate throughout the ST. to
JOHN N EGWEY, Chairman, 5th Distri It.
SAML F. MILLER, LIST
W 8. DUNCAN, ID
JNO. D. LOCKWOOD, Sd
W.R. SMITH, 4th
J. Ii. SANDERS, 6tf.
J. BUTLER, tn
J. SHANE, Sth
G. W. MILLER, 9th
T.. FULLER, 10th
R.E.TAYLOR 18th
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

The Huntsville (Ala.) correspondent Of
&Ra Cincinnati Gazette gives currency to
that Col. Tuchin. Of the 10Th Illinois,
arching from Winchester to Belle
lung two guerillas and burned nine
Eouses Of secession sympathizers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

SHOULD He BE ALLOWED TO Go AT
LARGE ?-George W. Jones, ex-senator of
Iowa, who is now running at large in his own
State, was sometime since arrested and i'm
prisoned by the Government. The evidence
which led to his Incarceration was found in
his own letters to secessionists and Southern
sympathizers. These letters were intercepted,
and have been published in full by the Bur-
lington Gowa) Hank Eye, exhibiting nau-
seating sentimental disregard of solemn oaths
of allegiance and his obligations as man
and a citizen. 1t must be remembered that
these letters were written while Jones was
United States Minister to Bogota, and in
them he offered material aid and sympathy
to jeff Davis as President Of the Confederacy,
proposing to take the side of the rebellion
and fight against the Government whose pay
he was then drawing. He also denounced
Douglas in these letters as an unprincipled
demagogue, and offered his own sons to the
Southern cause The traitor is unfit to in
hale the same air that patriots breathe. Chi
cogo Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
From Gen. Burnside..lfis Entire
Army In Motion Against Rich.
mOn1.

The Press of this city has dispatch dated
Newbern, N. c., July I'd, which says that
Gen. Burnside's army is in motion against
Richmond.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
BURNSIDE PREPARING TO COOP
ERATE WITH MCCLELLAN.
Evacuation Of Yorktown
by our Forces.
Arrival of Maj. Stone, of Iowa,
ut Washington. g
ESCAPE OF FIVE IOWA PRISONERS
FROM MACON, GA.
Further Details of the Battle on
Tuesday before Richmond.

All FurlOughed and ParOlcd Sol.
diers Ordered to Report for Duty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11

WASHINGTON, July Z.
The Star says an officer of the army of the
Potomac was in Washington this forenoon
His opportunity for learning the extent of the
enemy's damage in the seven days fighting
was better than any other Union officer. He
estimates they lost in killed and wounded the
immense number of IS, 900 men, or, in other
words, their loss is quite half their whole
army in and about Richmond. They refuse
to receive flags of truce from Gen. Mcclellan,
conveying inquiries relating to Union officers
and others believed to be wounded.
The President nominated to the Senate
Gems. Heintzleman, Sumner, Reyes and Fitz
John Porter, to be Brigadier Generals in the
regular army and Major Generals of volun-
teers, for gallant conduct in the field.
The Lynchburg (Va.) Republican, of the
30th ult., says:-"It was currently reported
here on Saturday that Beauregard had been
suspended from his command The cause is
not yet known. If the report is true it will
cause storm about the head of the President
which he will find it difficult to allay. We
sincerely trust there is no foundation for the
report"
There is nothing new from the army of the
Potomac We are assured by Mcclellan of
the excellent spirits of the men. All was
quiet up to o'clock to-day.
New York, July 8.
A Fort Monroe letter, of the 9Th, to the
Herald, says some gunboats went up the river
TO- day and others will follow.
A certain General, who was looked for to-
lay, has not arrived, but we still have hopes
If seeing him before the sun goes down. The
weather. is pleasant for the trip, and it seems
TRANCE he didn't come.
A large number Of naval officers are here
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-11
TELEGRAPHIC.
IarronrrD .xr...sLr roe RI. ,ou.sAI.l
FROM JAMES RIVER.

FROM JAMES RIVER.
MORE REINFORCEMENTS
FOR MCCLELLAN.
A Skirmish ON the 4th-.-
1000 rebels Captured.
REBELS FALLING BACK To-
WARDS RICHMOND.
BURNSIDE PREPARING TO COOP
ERATE WITH MCCLELLAN.
Evacuation of Yorktown
by our Forces.
Arrival of Maj. Stone, of Iowa,
ut Washington. s
ESCAPE OF FIVE IOWA PRISONERS
FROM MACON, GA.
Further Details of the Battle on
Tuesday before Richmond.
All FurlOughed and ParOlcd Sol.
diers Ordered to Report for Duty.