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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
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NpD Too 1 1890


To E. II. THAYER:-Sir When in town
on Saturday last my attention was called to
an article in yonr paper charging John Mahin
with being instrumental in getting up reso-
luton introduced by myself to the Board Of
Supervisors. Now want you to know that
you speak about that of which you know
nothing, for never exchanged word with
Mr. Mahin or any other person outside the
Board concerning that resolution, except some
persons that had paid the per cent; and l
think you begin to crow before you can see
daylight, for when the report of the committee
is made you will find that all the gaps in your
transactions were not entirely closed, although
there was an evident intention to do so.
AS to the ten per cent, it has been talked
of BY the members of the Board ever since its
first meeting, and the reason the resolution
was not introduced before the October election
is, that it would injure you as candidate.
1t was therefore delayed, so that you could
not say it was done to injure you politically.
With this statement of facts I shall leave
the matter till the report is made, and if that
relieves you am content.
Yours, &c,
Y. TRACY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
Iowa News.

"A young man by the name of Shaw. Of
Guthrie county, was thrown from horse the
other day and instantly killed.
The merchants of Burlington have
agreed that they will give out no more tickets
for change.
No ACCOUNTING FOR TASTES. The Musca-
tine Courier thinks itself fortunate, in its
libel suit with the journal, in having secured
the services Of REQ. Henry Clay Dean, ESQ.
Well, tastes differ. For ourselves, we would
prefer to lose any ordinary case than to gain
it through any such divine and human agen-
cy. We should expect to suffer more BY con-
tact with the Reverend Esquire than by con-
tact with the sheriff. ~ ospd CITY Rep. IRE
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
Letters From Dixie.
LETTER NUMBER VII.

CORINTH, MISS, NOV. 2S, 1857.
Great excitement prevailed here last Tues.
day, owing to reported rebel incursion on
the town and railroad station of Henderson,
Tennessee. The cars started north from here
at the usual timc-e3 A. M.-but returned
about noon with an excited freight of passen-
gers, amongst whom we could hear rumors
of every description. 1t was said that the
rebels had marched on Henderson fifteen
thousand strong, had captured the small gar
rison there, burned the cotton, confscated the
commissary and quartermaster's stores, torn
up the railroad track, burned several bridges
and were in force within mile of the station
next this way on the Mobile and Ohio rail-
road.
The truth. as you have doubtless learned
by telegraph, is that small band of guerril-
las, numbering about two hundred, had fallen
upon the garrison of one company of infantry
and captured them, through the treachery of
their Captain, who is said to have been
known to entertain secess'o on proclvities.
Our loss was one killed. A solder SO good
and determined that he fired upon the enemy
four or five shots, contrary to the command
Of his Captain, as a consequence of his
resolute resistance was killed.
1t is thought that with the aid of the
breastworks and stockade that company could
easily have kept them at bay until reinforce
ments arrived. However, they did little or
no damage to the railroad, the trains having
been running on regular time every day since
the raid.
l spent portion of the forenoon to-day in
the camp Of the gallant I'd Iowa infantry,
who arrived last evening from Rienzi, where
they have been on garrison duty ever since
the battle at this place. They say that they
were compelled to leave rather silly, being
nearly surrounded by much stronger force
Of the enemy. Like nearly all the older regi-
ments, they are greatly reduced in numbers.
They now. stand three hundred stro: g
healthy, rugged looking fellows. ae
Mail communication between this place
and Grand Junction, Tennessee, near which
is the greater portion of Gen. Grants army,
is very tedious, as all letters mailed from one
place to the other must pass through Cairo,
Illinois, hence the latest news from the
army is obtained here through the Cincin-
natl or Chicago newspapers a
Happening at the depot yesterday morning,
l saw a train being loaded with the sick and
disabled soldiers, all of whom, learn, are
being sent north to the hospitals at Cairo
and Mound City. twas truly sorrowful
spectacle to see the poor, emaciated sufferers
carried on their cots and set down in the or
binary box cars, the latest freight of which
had probably been horses, or some other
species of live stock. Yet it appeared that
all who were well enough to know or care
anything about their surroundings, were
pleased with the prospect ola change.
Judging from present indications my next
letter will PROBABLY be from Lagrange. Ten
neSsee. ''* c. E.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

WThe War Department has commenced
the publication of names of dismissed officers
for absence without leave, intoxication, disre-
spectful language towards the President and
commanding officers, and cowardicc. The
list contains eighty-one Captains and First
Lieutenants. These stringent measures will
soon rid the army of its drones and loafers,
aud make the struggling shoulder-strap gen.
tlemen more (circumspect in their conduct.
Had these measures been enforced months
ago, it would have been better for both the
army and the country.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
The Fourth District.

Hon. J. B. Grinnell, Member of Congress
elect from the Fourth Congressional District,
has published congratulatory card, address
ed to the soldiers Of that District. The fol-
lowing is an extact:
A certificate of my election to the next
Congress has been forwarded to me by Gov.
Kirkwood, and the official canvass gives me
1871 majority. Your District enjoys the
proud distinction Of having furnished 500
more volunteers than its quota, and the SOL
diers' vote as we'll as that of the District is
larger by several hundreds than that given to
any other Congressional candidates. To our
patriotic volunteers am indebted for my ma
jority ,s.and thank you for that generous con-
fidence which gives me the honor of one OF
the servants of State, which in its youth has
sent so, 900 brave men to the field, who have
in memorable battles earned imperishable
glory and renown for our commonwealth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

PENSIONS. The Washington Chronicle
states that application for pensions continue
to pour in daily by hundreds. Already up
wards of $500 applications for invalid pen
sions have been received by Commissioner
Barrett and about 5000 applications for w,d-
ows' pensions. Up to this date about $50
applications for invalid pensions have been
granted; but of widows pensions smaller
number have been allowed, owing to the I'M
avoidable difficulty and delay in obtaining the
necessary evidence of service, &C., from the
Adiutant Generals Office. ...e ss,..s,7'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

herebel Semmes has daughter now at
school in Philadelphia, his wife and two sis.
tiers in Washington, while he is roaming the
ocean, sinking, burning, and destroying
everything that crosses his path bearing the
American fag-that flag that covers and pro.
tects his family.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

LAGRANGE, Tenn. "A private letter from
Mr. D. J. Brown, member of the I'd Iowa
infantry, to Mrs. DR.. Horton, of this place,
gives glowing description of the new head
quarters of Gen. Grant, Lagrange, Tenn
He says: at is the finest city have seen
in the South, and but few in the North can
surpass it. To the north and east is an ex-
tended plain, we'll timbered, and dotted with
good farms on the South and west are high
bluffs, covered with pine trees. At the south
and west the land suddenly drops into the
valley of Wolf river, leaving Lagrange away
up among the pines. From the ridge is
afforded one of the grandest Of views. stood
there the first time about sunset, and was en-
raptured with the sight On each side of me,
ranged along the cliffs, were rows of Federal
cannon, glistening like gold in the yellow sun
light-all pointing threateningly southwark.
Far below, running around the base Of the
ridge, famed Wolf river; beyond was a rich
valley, with many farm houses six miles Of
clear land, and then rolling land and timber
still the eye reaches to where the land rises,
ridge on ridge, higher and higher far, far
away. Holly Springs is among these hills
We cannot see it, but almost think we can.
Other things combined to make up one of the
grandest sights. Looking up, saw, far above
the pine tops that cover the crest Of the prec-
ipice, the flag of our country. 1t never look
ed so beautiful as then. 1t was waving its
long folds out proudly over the valley. As ]
looked at it almost wept to think that men
could rebel against it. I thank God that
have the honor of defending it."
Mr.. Brown, it will be remembered, was
driven from Kentucky four years since, on
account of his Republican sentiments.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

TnE PROCEEDS OF TIRE SALES OF Cerroy.-
The War Department has recently been urged
from mercantile quarters, to devote the bro.
ceeds of all sales of.cotton on account of tho
United States Government to the equip
nsnt Of African regiments. aa sai
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

w A Nantucket paper gives an account
of a huskmg frolio at q large farm near the
town, at which, after $50 bushels Of corn
were husked, q generous good old fashioned
down east time was had. Dear, dear, why
can't We have husking frolics hersawayi SIS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

~ 1t has been decided that drafted
man who hires substitute, and that in case
of another draft, he is liable to be drafted
again. If that decision had been made be.
fore the draft, it is probable that but few sub.
stitutes would have been hired.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

FANCY BENEvoLENcE.-A project is on foot
for sending over several ship loads of corn to
the unemployed laborers in England. Civil
war having introduced universal prosperity
at home, and banished all poverty and want
and a million Of our people being employed
in extra labor, serving the nation, at the
munifcent wages of thirteen dollars month
lies in stone-front houses, and the widows and
orphans of the slain and manned being all
provided for by grateful people, some out
let abroad must be had for our surplus
benevolepce. And, Of course, no more appro-
pirate one could be found than England,
which sympathizes with our prosperity, and
enjoys it as blessing to herself
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

~ Lawyer w., while entering his cold
bed in cold winter night, exclaimed: "Of all
the ways of getting living, the worst man
could follow would be going about town such
nights as this, and getting into bed for
folks" lsgss ,26a'a
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

There is no direct communication by rail.
road between Montgomery, the capital of the
State, and Mobile; but steamboats, run direct
between those places, along the Alabama
river, which empties into Mobile Bay. The
water distance is 331 miles. Aturnpike road
runs from Blakely, nearly opposite Mobile to
Pensacola, a distance of 80 miles.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

The CosT OF RAISING TRooPs.-The Day
export Democrat and Nesos, few days since,
published table compiled by the financial
book-keeper of Captain Hendershott's Office,
showing the amount of funds discussed since
the Captain has been in charge Of military
affairs in this State, up to Nov. LIST, which, as,
it may be of some interest to our citizens, we.
condense and insert the following figures.
This does not include any amounts paid by
the State authorities during the same period:
Commissary Department, s 1876 50 r.
Quartermaster's eJiu 112,446 60
Advance Bounty, ........ 1928, 914 90 r
Collecting, drilling and Or 1t raaso liza
. ganizing volunteers, ~. 1887 Is
Total, .................. 1861, 464 So
These are only the incidental bills, as the
arms, equipments, and the principal part Of
he clothing, are not included in the calcula-
'AOAA' f-rrs 4e 5sg ante ss-tt g.. slr .-a % -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
w Mahony has written a letter to t

- Mahony has written letter to the
proprietors of the New York Tribune, alleg-
ing that it has been, with other papers, the
means of having him arrested and confined
for three months in prison, and unless they
make due reparation, he will hold them res
ponsible for their share of the injuries done
him. Greeley publishes the letter and res
ponds over his own initials, not much to the
consolation of Dennis. Greeley says he is
no lawyer, and cannot tell whether the con-
duct of Mahony, as he describes it, makes
him technically traitor. That he is moral
ly and essentially one, Horace says he has no
manner CT doubt.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
Resistance to Rebel CONSUMPTION.
Gen. Halleck's Report to the Secre-
tary Of War.
Details Of Military Operations
during the past gear.
Number Of Troops now i'm
the Field.
GOOD NEWS FROM GEN. GRANTS
ARMY.

The Rebels routed from .abbey.
UilLe.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

PRrcARIous FooTING.-The railroad bride,,
across Pappoose creek was never intended -
be used as foot-bridge, but it is neverH .eless
often used as such by those who have occa-
SION to pass up or down the railroad Persons
IN crossing, especially these frosty mornings,
should be very careful, as it is father precari-
GUS footing at best. A young man fell
through, yesterday, diytance of 10 or -
feet, to the bed of the creek below, but for z
tunately was uninjured. ag 6 - rs
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

Drafting has been an expensive business 10 I
the country. For instance, in Indiana. the
enrolment and draft cost 81, 200, IN AVERAGE
OF $3.50 TO each county in the, Stata. Uncie
Sam pays the bills. .-s-,ss.,'SS -.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

Mr.. Fay, the Assessor of the Second Con-
gressional District of Iowa, has furnished us
the following figures as the result of his
labors. They are the assessments of the diff
ferent counties for the months of September
and October. Those for November have not
all been received as vet .r b s.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

TABLE OF DISTANCES. The following table
Of distances will provo interesting in view Of
military events likely to transpire:
Distances 80. MIL
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
OUR RMYcORREspoNDENcE.

CAMr CAIRO, Nov. %, 1862.
Mr.. MAHIs The first package Of Jour.
NAILS directed to me arrived to day the boys
were eager to getthem. Next in interest to
letter from the "foks at home' will be the
arrival of the JOURNAL. 81
AS we entered Cairo on the morning of the
24th, tie "boys' were singing:
oh hear my time love weep, Ia
.a hear my true 10y: sigh, 81 4 y .
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

Great excitement Ia .Uide5ie Ten.
3leSSce.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
~ AZ Jones county, $a37 %
Scott I" 1872 OF

We venture the assertion that the Second
District will show as large returns into Uncle
Sans Treasury as any other District in the
State. N"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
CRAP Ic.
CHEERING 1s sERf1 IRON n1ss1s-

GRANTS ARMY STILL IN NOTION.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
Total, sssss s5K s1s94s

These figures do not include the manufac-
turers' returns, Of which there has been but
two made, as yet, viz iS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05
Railroad Bridges near Grenada destroy
ed by Gen. Hovey.

Retreat of the Rebels cut off
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

important Results Expected Soon.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

| that winch is IN possession OF q family, or its
members, as souvenirs or keepsakes.
The plate properly taxable, is that which
has been purchased for the use of the family,
or has been presented to the family, as part
of the household furniture, and as such is
kept for use, whether for ornament or actual
| service. In the execution of the law, asses
sors are directed to allow owners Of silver
ware to have the same weighed, and to make
report thereof.
Defining Who must haze Pedder's Ii
cense.-Dealers in ice, who supply customers
from carts and wagons, collecting their bills
monthly or at the end of the season do not
require peddler's license for such carts and
wagons, although occasional small sales of ice
are made by such drivers. They do not trav-
ell from place to place for the purpose of SELL
ing, but to deliver what has been previously
sold. The same rule applies to milk wagons,
grocers' wagons, bakers and butchers carts
used to deliver what was previously purchas
ed or contracted for. 1t does not apply to
bread, meat and fish carts, dealers in fruit
and vegetables, owned or hired and run for
the purpose of selling (peddling). their con-
tents from house to house.
A farmer who sells the products of his own
farm, by travelling from house to house, IS not
peddler; but person who buys and sells as
an occupation, and does his business while
travelling from house to house, or place to
place, must take license as a peddler. !
In Reference to Manufacturers of Cloth.
ing. When persons receive from manufac.
turer of clothing, whether in the same town
or at distance, garments to be made, and,
when finished, to be returned to the manu-
facturer or owner as aforesaid. such persons
may not be required to pay the tax Of per
cent. on the value thereof; Provided, That at
the request of the Assistant Assessor they
make out list subscribed and sworn, which
list shall contain the quantity of garments so
made up, during each month, and, as near as
may be, the value thereof; together with the
name and residence Of the person for whom
the labor has been performed. Such list shall
be transmitted, by the Assessor receiving the |
same, to the Assessor of the district wherein
the owner Of the goods resides, or has his
usual place Of business, to the end that the
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-12-05

.sa,sad d:rop sfslaotl. lei
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-15

scrip emitting The STATE 70 losas& . "qusstisy
Of hbs s@o0os upon any Of the psbise lsndo
sobjsss 10 entry st one dollar and sqsastsr
per ssye or less.
The Commissioner of the U. 8. General Land
Office hss 90 construed this Law % 70 REQUIRE
the Sssts to select the lands to which Il may
be entitled hereunder. from the lands Of The
United States. sDhjset 70 entry. 1t one dollar
and quarter an scre. lying within this State.
Inc iew VAL not. 10 my opinion. bsar ,his o. ..
struction. and / en- endesvoring 70 have Il Get
aside. 90 - TO allow the selection OF The lands
TO which the State may be entitled 10 be made
In this State or 10 any other State or Territory
where public lsods may b found subject 10
entry. st one dollar and quarter per scre.
vii Be scesssry that % Agent or Agents
b appointed 70 make these selections. and you
ehould make some provision for ouch appoint.
mont The lands thus 10 be selected viii. by
the laws Of this State. belong to the Counties
within which the lsnds 10 lieu Of which they
may be sslsetsd we're originally located. The
United States, however. recognize only the
state - the recipient Of the grant. and will
probably recognise only the Agent or Ag.nts
OF the State In making these selections but a.
the bsnsfts Of the selections snure to the
Counties. il would be Just ard proper that the
Counties should bsar or refund to the State
the expense VI the agency.
have thus endeavored to place before you
the condition Of he state, so far, % in nv
judgment. your action 10 needed for its i'm
nrovement. Your Weldon will doubtless die.
cover soms. perhaps many particulars in which
legislation will be necessary. that have been
overlooked by me.
The year which has just e'osed. has brought
to our people . new experience, new trials,
new responsibilities. and new duties. LIT us
continue 70 meet them - ~ have thus fer met
them. with neither an overweeDing conf.
oence IN. ana reance upon our own strength,
nor IN unDsnly and craven fear for ourselves.
or OF the hsrdshirs We may endure before We
win BY deserving success. but with patience.
calmnsss, unf1nching courage. and an abiding
faith IN God.
SAMUEL j. HARDWOOD
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-15
AfsankARfOA.

TIRE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE *
i listing between the undersigned, under the
81 mutual consent. All pcfsons Indebted - said
Arm Are earnestly requested to call and settle
their accounts, Of the old place Of business On
Perry street.
JOHN II. KAUFMAN.
Jaasasy sch, l8S1.-dlw
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-15

solution Of Pa1tWe1sAtp.
TINE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE Ex-
is.iss between FisLD KAUsyHAss, Iusuy-
ance Agents, 10 this day dissolved 81 mutual con
sent. HERMAN FIELD,
CHR. KAUFMAN.
January lst, lss3: Uans
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-15
DRY GOODS.
CLOSING OUT S.aLE

CLOSING OUT S.4LE
12l< ct Deisines for Q cents.
Is do do Is and 20 cents.
Prints, fast colors, 8 cents.
so ct Plaids for IS do
81 Cassimeres for IS do
Good heavy Satin. Is for cents,
French Merino lees than cost,
Fancv Silks 1t Is per cent less than cost.
Remember WHITE is particularly closing out
his entire stock Of
I'D II Y q d q Id 5
AT A. W. DAILEYsS OLD STORE,
Second street, opposite State Bank. oc25