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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
I'IlayeH. on History.

Ed. Thayer, Editor of the Muscatine Co..
rier and candidate for Congressional honors,
in his Mark Antony rhapsody over the dead
body Of "the Constitution as it is and the
Union as it was'' PROSTATE and bleeding at
the hands of that modern Brutus, Old Abe.
thus lifts the "mantel Of Cesar to his "gaping"
readers
Democrats now have greater response
blity than ever resting upon them Let
them hereafter, as heretofore, take the Con-
stitution fr their guide. 1t ,cas q good
enough pilot to bang the nation from out a
revolutionary soar, to a position ofweazth and
greatness second to no oihar country"
Vot pilot! The revolutionary war" was
born, according to the nlmanacs of that day,
the 18th April, I775. The Constitution. as
it so1s" Chat is before Old Abe's emancipa-
ton proclamation made the Constitution as IL
's) was the 18th of S 'ptembcr A. D. 1857
Again we say, vot pilot Isn't Ed. cap
ital specimen of the progressive democrats ?
Ioaca City Repub iican. 49,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

A YOUNG HEao.-Here is case which we
question lifts parallel can be found anywhere.
On Sunday last, a little boy named Kline,
about fourteen years OF age, employed in dr;y-
ing gin horss, used for pumping water out Of
one of the coal mines at Mascoutah, in this
county, got into tussle with an other lad
who attempted to lake his whip away from
him. While struggling to retain posses sion
of his whip, the other boy suddenly let go
his hold on it. and little Kline fell back into
the open shaft, and was precipitatod to the
bottoms distance of one hundred and fiftv-
three feet. The crowd Of loiterers around the
shaft had no other thought than that young
Kline had been killed, but hearing cry from
him, they soon found means to bring him to
the surface. He had fallen into the water or
''sump," at the bottom of the shaft, in such
manner as to break no bones. No sooner had
his feet touched terra 6rma than be scamper-
ed off as fast as his legs could carry him-re-
turning very shortly with his muddy and
dripping clothes replaced by dry suit, and
in less than forty minutes from the time of
the accident he was again driving his horse,
just as if nothing had happened. = Exchange.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

note engravers at Washington (Which place, /
regret to say Is by no means safe) who turn
out two or three cords of money day-good
money too. Goes we'll. These bank mote en-
gravers make good wages. [expect they lay
up property. They are full, Of Union scnti-
ment. There is considerable Union sentiment
in Virginia, more specially among the honest
farmers of Shenandoah Valley. My wife says
so, too. .-.f
Then it ism money VIC want. But we do
want men, and we must have them. We
must carry whirlwind of fire among the foe.
We must crush the ungrateufl rebels who are
pouqdin' the Goodies of Liberty over the head
with slung shots, and stabbin' her with stolen
knives! We must lick 'em quick. Wemast
introduce large number Of first class funer
ais among the people Of the South Betsy
says SO, too.
This war hain't been well managed We
ali know that. What then? We are ali in the
same boat-if the boat goes down, We all 90
down with her. Hence we must fight 1t
amt no use to talk row about who caused the
war. That's played out. The war is upon
us-upon US all and we must all fight.
We can't treason" the matter with the foe
only with steel and lead. When, in the broad
glare of monday sun, speckcled jackass
boldly and maliciously kicks over peanut
stand, do VIC reason with him? guess not.
And why reason" with them other Southern
people who are trying to kick over the Re-
publick? Betsy, my wife, says SO, too.
have great confidence in A. Linkin. The
old fellows heart is in the right place, and
his head is clear. There's been sum queer
doin's by some Of his deputies-clvil and mill
tary-but let it pass. We must have the
Union. And don't US wait to be drafted. The
Republick is our muther. Fer Gods sake
don't let US stop to draw lots which Of US
shall go to the rescue of our wunded and
bleeding mother. Drive the assassins from
her throte-drive them into the sea and then
if it is worth while, stop and argue about who
caused all this in the first place. You've
heard the Snowman. You've heard my wife,
too. Me and Betsy is /.
The meeting broke W with enthusiasm.
We shan't draft in Balainsville, if we car
helm it - T1nitu Fair.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
The Correct business MINI.

HE Correct Business Man.
A sacred regard to the principles of justice
forms the basis Of every transaction and reg
ulates the conduct of tie upright man of bus
ness. He is strict in keeping his engage
ments; does nothing carelessly or in hurry;
employs no one to do what he can as easily
do himself; Keeps every thing in its proper
place; leaves nothing undone which ought to
be done, and which circumstances permitted
him to do; keeps his desigus and business
from the view OF others; is prompt and deci-
s!ve with his customers, and does not over
trade his capital; prefers short credits to long
ones, and cash to credit transactions, at all
times when they can be advantageously made,
either in buying or selling, and small profits
With little risk, to the chance of better gains
with greater hazard. He is clear and exp!ic-
it in al his bargains; leaves nothing to mem
DRY which be can and ought to commit to
writing; keeps copies of ali important letters
which he sends away; and has every letter,
invoice, &C., belonging to his business titled,
c!assed, and put away. He never suffers his
desk to be confused by many papers lying
| upon 1t; IS always at the head Of his business,
well knowing that if he leaves it, it will
leave him; holds it as a maxim, that he whose
credit $ suspected is not to be trusted, and
is constantly examining his books and sees
through all his affairs as far as care and atten-
ton can enable him; balances regularly at
stated times, and then makes out and trans
mits all his accounts current to his customers
and constituents, both at homo and abroad;
avoids as much as possible, all accommodations
in money matters and lawsuits, where there
is the least hazard; is economical in his ex-
penditures, always living within his income;
keeps memorandum book with pencil in
his pocket, in which he notes every little par
ticular relative to appointments, addresses,
and petty cash matters; is cautious how he
becomes security for any person, and is gen.
erous only when urged by motives ofhumani-
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

Mr.. EDITOR: Isl it nota little singular that
Judge Thayer should plant himself upon the
Chicago Platform just two weeks before the
election.
l would like to know the distance he
jumped to get there. Why he made the
leap? Would not one more jump like it
land him square on the "Proclamati0n"
ON A CORNER.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
Decisions ON the Excise Law.
r TREASURY DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE OF INTERNAL Revenue,


OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
...u WASHINGTON, Sept. %.
SIR:-In reply to the inquiries contained
in your letter of the oath inst. have to say
that wholesale dealer is one who sells goods
in original packages to dealers to be sold
again. A person who sells a barrel Of flour,
box of glass, key of white lead, &C., to the
consumer, is not wholesale dealer in the
meaning Of the law, nor subject to license as
such.
Every person who sells liquor in less guam
titles than three gallons, must take out H.
cense as retail liquor dealer, in addition to
his other license as eating house, hotel or
store keeper of any kind, as the case may be.
A person dealing exclusively in grain or
produce may be either wholesale or retail
dealer, and must take license accordingly.
All necessary books and blanks will be for
warded. Very respectfully,
GEORGE s. Boutwell,,
Com of Int. Revenue.
To Pliny Fay, Esq, Assessor End Dist. Of
Iowa, Muscatine Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
SHERIFE,S SALE

pY virtue of a special execution to me directed and
ID delivered from the Office of the Clerk of the Dis.
rict Court Of Muscatne County, State of Iowa. against
the gsods and chattes, lands and tenements OF
SALE on Thursday the 10Th day of october A. D. 1862
the Court House door, in the City of Muscatine the
flowing described property. tcwit Thirty feet
end full depth of lot No ~ of block No seven II
in the town of West Liberty, MuscatiLe county, State
of Iowa commencing at point ten feet west of the
of said lot thence north hundred
and fifty U50) feet thence west thirty-tw (32 feet
thence south hundred and fifty 50) feet, thence
east thirty-two (32) feet to the beginning.
All OF which, or 80 much thereof as may be necessary,
Alexander Hines. n -' 81. fF ~
Sale to commence between the hours of nine O'Clock
In the forenoon and four O'Clock in the afternoon
said day. H. H. HINE
Sheriff Muscatine County,
Sent 10. 1S62-v2v .nrsfae8i -.h'".
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

HThe Post Office Department has issued
instructions to the different offices to treat all
letters with stamps that have been used as
currency on them, in the same manner as I'M
paid letters. Postage stamps that have been
used as currency are worthless for the pur-
for which they were issued.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
THE JOURNAL.
EThe District Stewards of the Methodist
E. Church will hold meeting in Muscatine,
October 9th, at o'clock, P. NJ.
JOHN HARRIS, P. &.
JOHN HARRIS, P. E,

R- One Of the members Of Capt. Johns
company, named Pickering, had his pocket
book, containing $40, stolen from him at
camp, last Wednesday. No clue has yet
been obtained to the perpetrator Of the deed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

DANCING TEfrR RAGS OrF.-Two unsophis.
ticated country lasses visited Niblo's in New
York, during the ballet season.. When the
short'skirted, gossamer-clad nymphs made
their appearance on the stage, they became
restless and fidgety. go, Annie, F." exclain,-
ed one, soto ooee. Swell, rMaryr" "It
amt nice-I don't like it," "H1shr at
don't eare-it amt nice, and wonder Aunt
brought US to such place" "Mary. hush.
the folks will laugh at you" After one or
two filings and q pirouette, the blushing Miss
said: &c, Annie, let's go. 1t amt nice, and
I don't feel comfortable" "Do hush. Marv.o
replied the sister, whose own face was scarlet.
though it wore an air of determination. at
IS the first time ever was a: the theater and
suppose it will be the last. so I am Just
going to stay it out, if they dance every rag
IF their backs"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
~- The following il the article anplica

~ The following is the article applica.
bic to the case Of Gen. JEFF. G. Davis for kill
ing Gen. Nelson: -f
CART 9. Any officer or soldier who shall
strike his superior officer, or draw or lift any
weapon, or offer any violence to him, being
in the execution of his Office, ON any pre-
tense whatsoever, or shall disobey any lawful
command of bis superior, shall suffer death,
or such other punishment as shall, according
to the nature Of the offense, be inflicted upon
him by sentense of court martial"
The concurrence of two-thirds of the mem
bers of the court is requisite to the CAPT.
tai penalty. a55 rs -.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned ha
been appointed Administrator Of the estate of Ben
amin !dding late of Nuscatine county State of Iowa
deceased. BY tho County Court Of said county.
All persons indebted to said decedeut required to
MAKE payment to the Undersigned. All persons having
claims against the decedent. requested to file and
prove them according to law. sII
GEORGE WILEY,
Administrator of the estate of Ben. Iddipgs, decd
Sep19-W4t s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

WELL DESERVED gallant second
are to have new flag. The one carried by
them so fearlessly to victory at Donelson has
been placed in the archives ofthe State Histor-
ical Society. The new banner will be Of the
finest silk, with the very appropriate motto,
<tDonelson." inscribed on it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
Original Notice.
THE s7A4H OF IOWA, !
MuscATfNE OrnNrv

TO RICHARD JONES and MARY JONES'
You are hereby notified that there on Gle in the Of
fee of tins Clerk of the District Court Of Muscatae
county. State of Iowa, petition of J. ". Moak,
claiming of said Richard Jones four hundred and
I've dollars with interest thereon from the 18th day
September. 1869, as money due on note executed by
Richard Jones, payable to Moak order for four
hundred dollars November LIST. 1882 due year
after date also, claiming Of said Richard Jones and
Mary Jones tho forecosure Of mortgage executed by
described land in the county of Muscatine State of
Iowa. towt The east lalfaf the south quarter
of section 2) twelve in township seyenty-seven 77)
northfof range four west which mortgage is duly re-
corded in the Office of tho Recorder Of said county
10 Dosk Of lands, pages 10s and 100.
Now, unless you appear thereto, and DEF
before noon Of the second day of the end, OF or
Court, commencing on the third AZ term OF SAID
A. D.. 1852, default will be Monday OF October,
Judgment rendered there .ntered against you and
elosre as PRAYED In asked and decree of fore
sep19 tr THOMAS HANNA,
-. =. ~4w-xl,50 Attorney for Plaintiff
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
Drops Of Wisdom.

Too much company is worse than none.
To set up for critic is bullying mankind,
The modest man is seldom the object of
envy. p. H3'g.
Don't judge by one view Of person Or
thing.
Truth endures mans purpose with some
what of immutablity.
Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail,
and mankind the vessel. 5 = er g
Fortune may favor fools; but that's poor
reason why you should make fool Of your
self. H''f no
Some women are born to scheme and some
to love, and wish any respected bachelor
that reads this may take that sort that best
suits him. ,f..,.
Women never truly command till they have
given their promise to obey. '57 ="
Death, to good man, is the coming of the
year of its poisoning time. Do we call it
dying when the buds burst into flowers
There are sosne points on which no man
can be contentea 10 follow the advice of -
other, some points on rh;ch he car consn,t
his own conscience only. '''"''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

~ Postmaster General Blair has written
: letter to Frederic Douglass, at Rochester,
New York, inviting his corporation in the
new Central American Colonization scheme.
The distinguished black replies, respectfully
declining the invitation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

BALLooNs-An itinerant pedler did a
thriving business on Second street yesterday,
with some toy balloons which he had with
him. They are made Of thin rubber, inflated
with gas, and are good thing for the amuse-
ment of children. He ''sold OUT in short
time.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

- Aaron Stein, Esq, who has served as
chief clerk in the Post Office for year and a
half, has resigned his place to Mrs. Nancy
Morton, who will hereafter be found in the
Office. 1t is scarcely necessary to add that
Mr.. STEMS services have been as acceptable
and highly appreciated by his late employer
as by the pnblic. No one has ever filled the
position in this city more satisfactorily and
conducted the affairs of the Office with greater
accuracy and fidelity. In whatever field he
NAV hereafter direct his efforts we wish him
success.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
Citizens Of wilton Township:

Owing to circumstances beyond our con-
troll, it was deemed best to postpone the meet
ing at your place for Saturday last, to WedneS-
day, the sth inst, at which time, Hon. ia
cob Butler will address you on the impor-
taut issues Of the day.
Let there be general rally.
L. Fl. WAsnBURN.
Chairman Cent Com.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
MusCArlNE, Oct. Sd, 1862.

MuscAr,NE, Oct. Sd, 1852.
At meeting of the Ladies' Soldiers Aid
Society, at the Methodist Church, this friday
afternoon, the following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resolced, That on behalf of the sick and
wounded soldiers in the Union army, the
Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society hereby tender to
the proprietor of DeHsven's Circus their
hearty thanks for his most liberal donation Of
$22 SO to aid the purposes Of this Society
Mrs. F. R. LErF1NGwRLL Pres't'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
MUsCAT.NE PUMP FACTORY

rV>HR undersigned begs leave to inform the citizens
l. of Mnscaiine and adjoining counties that be il
now manufacturing the Adams Pump with the latest
improvements, such as Iron Spout and Handle. Owing
present hard times he will make the terms 80
ta.t an, having well or cistcrn have pump,
thereby saving least 80 per cent OF labor in drawing
water aly pump now in use. Every pump sold is
the first premium at the State Fair in 1S6O61. Shop
in Anents Building Sd street, opposite the Court
House, NJ rscatine. Iowa
N B. All orders promptly attended to.
March 19--daw L. McGREER
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

In New QuAR7nRs-Dunsmo 4 Barrus
have received their fall stock and are now
opening out in their new and splendid room,
having moved their old stock into the same
quarters. This new room, or rather old stand,
newly made is one Of the finest store rooms in
the city. TWAS formerly used for furniture,
but has been undergoing repairs during the
last month and now comes forth resplendent
in new shelving, counters &C., Every part
of the woodwork is beautifully grained, done
in Billy Halstead's best style and with its
high ceilings and capacious show windows,
makes . store room such as cannot be ex-
celled by any in the State. d The two rooms
have been thrown together by folding DOORS
The office is so arranged Is to command every
part of both. The junior partner, Mr.. Bar.
rus, has just arrived from the East, with one
ofthe largest stocks ever brough there. Ofthe
selection it is not necessary to speak, his we'll
! ! known taste beng sufficient guarantee that
everything i: the latest and most approved.
=, odd store room is fitted up for hard ware,
groceries, and queensware. The furniture il
in the upper stories.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

For THE 37rH-A squad of twelve patriots
came in on the train Saturday to Join the
company raising here for the 37th, from
Fredonia. A large number Of their friends
were down to the train to see them off. This
brings the company now here almost up to
the minimum number.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

NARROW EsCAPE.-The clerk Of the steam
er Eugene, captured last week by band of
guerrillas, Of which we gave an account, was
VIM NJ. Dalzell, an old resident of Davenport
He was formerly commission merchant in
that city. The rebels, after the escape of the
boat, mounted him on horse and started for
the country, telling him that they would hang
him on their arrival at camp, eight miles dis
tant He was, fortunately, acquainted with
TWO of the men, who were formerly St. Louis
boatmen, and was, through their interposition,
released, with the caution that next time he
would "go'' sure.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

~ The Courier's lying propensity makes
it say fifty more contrabands have been order
ed for this city. We have the authority Of
jacob Compton, Esq, Secretary Of the Com
mittee by whom the lot was procured the
other day, for saying that no others have
been ordered, nor is it expected that any will
be. There is great demand for men to do
field work, but none are to be had-all have
been put to work in some capacity by the
military authorities. The only contrabands
thus far sent North are women and children.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

~ Every epualetted fellow strutting about
the streets when be is able to be on duty
should have his spurs hacked off as uncere-
moniously as one would hack off those of q
cowaredly Louisville Journal.
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ard in another column.

~ The dinner intended for the S5th reg
iment, Wednesday, was a partial failure, in
consequence of the rain. Quite large lot Of
provisions were brought in, but no table could
be set out doors, and the eatables were dis
tributed to the several quarters Of the regi-
ment, and partaken of with much relish by the
soldiers
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

~ member Of Capt. Dimmet's COM
pany, name Mckay, died at Camp Strong
last Friday of fever He was buried Satur-
day with military honors, at our cemetery
having no near relations to whom the body
could be sent
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

To RENDEZVOUS HERs.-The Grey Beard
Regiment 9th we understand on reliable
authority, will rendezvous at Camp Strong.
They will organize about the 10th.
The Gath regiment, it is ers'ood, will
leave this week to join their brigade at Daven-
port. Their guns are are already at that
place.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

All persons desiring Licenses unaeY the Federal Law
will make application to me, sai distiilers brewer.
butchers ferry Keepers and auction
are ie.ured to make mosthly at the close Of
every month to me- q" the 1s dirison-in tho other
counties to tho Gapuy of the respective coun
ties. pfiNVrXv
Assessor "a District OF Iowa.
Gnsostine, Sept Il, CIV
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10
Sale Of Personal Property.

THERE will be a sale on thu farm of G. D. Ste
i venson, three miles west of Muscatine, on the
Cedar Bridge road Tuesday. the 18th day Of October
Tha following is part Of the property to be sold
Forty head of CATTLE head of horses, lot of hogs,
wa gors and harness. plows, harrows and one Of Nc
Cormicks reapers and mowers in the field, hay in
the stack and variety of articles not here enumera
tod.
Terms made known on day of sale. Any wanting
to purchase I private sale will call on
GEO. D. STEVENSON,
orJ. Z. QUINN,
Muscatine Iowa.
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Muscatine, Oct I'd, '62.

GREY BEARDs.-The company recruiting in
this city for the 37th regiment, is progressing
finely. They have already large number on
the roll. They expect to have their ranks
filled in time to claim company ga" Capt.
VIM. Grant, of the 18th Iowa, one of the best
drill masters in the State, has been engaged
to give them instructions in the manual.
He proposes bringing them out in few days
for parade.
SIXTH CAvALRY.-T. S. Hodges, Of Durant,
has received commission to recruit for the
new cavalry regiment now raising in this
State. It is to be under the command of
Col Wilson, of Dubuque, an excellent man,
and who is just the one to lead regiment of
cavalry. This will be the last chance to en-
ter this popular arm Of the service. Those
wishing to go in this way should immediate
ly avail themselves of this favorable opportu-
nifty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-10-10

wDr. N. Green, for many years resi-.
dent of Cedar county, has located in this city
for the practice of medicine. He has had the
benefit oftwelve years experience in this lat
itude, and we can cheerfully recommend him
as not only a competent physician, but ar
honorable, high-minded gentleman. See his
card in another column.