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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25
From J. Ne1ton Broom, D. d., Editor Of the
Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledg e.

Although not dispose to favor recommend Paten
medicines through dstrust Of their ingredients and
effects, yet know of no sufficient reason why man
may not testify the benefit he believes he has re-
ceved any simple preparation in the hope that he
may thus contribute to the benefit Of others.
do this the a.ore readily in regard to Hoofands
German Bitters. prepared by DR. G. N. jackson, Of
this city because l prjudiced against them for
many years. under the impression that they chiefly
On alcoholic mixture. am indebted to my friend,
Robert Shoemaker, Esq., for the removal of this preu
dice by proper tetss and for encouragement them
when suffering from great and long continued debility,
The use of three bottles of these Rtter2 begin
ming of the present gs was followed by relief and
restoration to adegree of bodily and mental vigor
which had rot felt for six months before, and had
almost despaired of regaining. therefore thank God
and my friend for directing ma to use hem.
Philud'a June %, 1861. J. NEWTON BROWN.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25
THE JOURNAL.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

-T. w. Corwin, Co. A, 18th Iowa reg
iment, from Muscatine, died in the hosp''al
At St. Louis on the 10th inst.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

GooD.-By private letter we received yes
terdav from Corinth we learn that our young
friends Monroe, Sparks and Holmes have met
with good luck in the way of promotions
John Monroe has been detailed as a perma'
nent clerk at Division Headquarters. VIM
P. Sparks has been detailed as clerk at Maj
Gen. Ord's headquarters and E. g. Holmes
has been promoted from the Office of Brigade
Postmaster to that of the Division. We
wish the boys success in their new 'spheres. "
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

An IRISH REG1aENr-We learn that Col
VIM. F. BrannaR, of this city, has been au
thorized to raise an Irish regiment, which will
90 into the brigade of Gen. Heron, now be-
ing organized in the Western States. Col
Brannan has already begun recruiting and the
prospects for the speedy organization of his
regiment, we learn, are excellent. We wish
him the best of success in his endeavor
More anon.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

Tsstifying, Of their personal knowledge, to the
beneficial effects and medical virtues of these Biters.
Do you want something to strengthen you9
Do you want good appetite?
Do you want to build up your constitution?
Do you want to feel we'll?
Do you want to get rid Of nervousness? j
Do you want energy?
Do you want to sleep welis
De you want brisk and vigorous feeling?
If you do, use HOOFLAND'S GERMAN
BITTERS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

FROM BAD TO WoRsE.-The storm yes
terday was disastrous to the agricultural In
terests in this region. Much Of the hay was
cut and lying in swathes. OF course tits not
benefited by a drenching while in that con-
dition. And the poor and sickly crop Of
spring wheat, just ready to cut, was in many
places Frustrated in such manner that it will
be utterly impossible to save it. Truly, our
farmers have their troubles.-D0jy, 1914.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

5000 DOLLARS REwARD.-The Mississippi
and Missouri Railroad Company will Fay
reward of two hundred dollars for lnforma
ton which will lead to the conviction OF thf
person or persons who set fire to the bridge
or any one of the bridges Of the M. and NJ
RR. between Ononwa and Fredonia. 1t
suspected the incendiaries are persons wht
have had stock killed on the track.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

~ We are indebted to Mr.. II. B. Howell
who recently returned from the Shiloh battle
field with the body Of his son, for a cane cut
from a species of ash growing on the ground
Mr.. H. informs us that he had no difficulty III
obtaining the body of his son. His comrades
in arms, by whom he was buried, assisted IN
disintcrring the body. 1t was but slightly
decaved
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned have
been appointed Administrators of the estate Joh
W. Bell late OF Muscatine county, State of Iowa, del
ceseed, by the County Court of said county.
All persons indebted 10 said will pay me
to the dersigned at West Liberty, in said county
All creditors of said estate will file claims in the
office of saie County Court at Muscatine, Iowa.
MARY A. BELL,
HENRY BELL,
jy 10-2tw-pd Administrator.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

Hoe CuoLERA.-Our neighbors across tn
river, in Mercer county, Ill, are suffering Sc
verely from the ravages of this disease. W.
learn from the Keithsburg Observer that d
J, Noble, ofEliza Greek, lost $50 head, VIM
Drury, Of New Boston, Is, and Pettis Finch
near New Boston, nearly hundred, within
the past few days.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

REs1eSEp.-Among the recent designations
reported from the Adjutant Generals ONCE
SAYS the Davenport Gazette, we notice tnat
of Capt. Lundy, of Muscatine county, well
known to many of our citizens as the popular
commander of company G, I'd Iowa cavalry.
Lieut.. Jos. w. Eystra, Of Muscatine' and
formerly of Rock Island, succeeds Capt.
Inndy
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25
SHERIFFS SALE.

virtue Of special execution to directed and de-
~ liver4d from the office of the Clerk Of the District
court Of Muscatne County, State OF 1cwa against the
(gocds and chattes, lands and tenements of Samuel
Sedgwick, have levied upon and will expose to sale
lon Saturday, the 18th day of July, A. D. 1862 the
Court House door in the city of Mnscatine, the fol-
lowing described property, TO wit: Lot No. ~
bin Bio X No. u commencing point ten fese
west of the southeast OF said lot themes north
one hundred and fifty (l5O feet, thence thrtytwo
32 feet, thence n hundred and fifty 50) feet
THENCE cast thrtytwo 32 feet to the place Of Begin
Mig, all in the Town OF West Liberty,
Muscatina county, Iowa, all of which, much
execution in favor of Alexander Hines.
Sale coramence at o'clock in the afternoon OF
said daY H. H. HINE,
Sheriff Muscatine Coun
Iuno II, 1S62.-w4wenrs fee$S
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

w-The prospects for the camp OF the
Second District regiment at this place are
said to be quite fair.
Companies for this command are oganizlng
all over the District and it will no doubt till
up very quickly after it once gets good start
We expect that our regiment will be
No 10
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

AppLEs.-Mr. 1. B. Essex is IN the marker
with early apples from his large orchard Oh
the other side of the river. Mr.. 4. INFORMS
us that he has over two thousand apple trees
this year. What cider drinking we Il law
next fall
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25
From the wje ofAIDERNJI " WUNDER
Germant- on

Germantown, June 1st, 1861. /,
DR.. q. H. JAcKsoN-SIn 1T gave me pleasure two
years ago. to give you certificate testiying What the
German Bitters had done for l am perfectly
cured OF all these diseases medicine protested
cure. viz -Dyspepsia Chronic and Nervous debility,
diseases OF the Kidneys, &C. The powerful influence it
exerts upon Nervous plostraton is surprising have
been frequently in reference yoar Btters
and without hesitation have recommended it for the
above paints and in cherry ms lance it has effect
naIIy cured, Your medicine has great reputation
Germantown and ia now sold in every Drug store and
most of the Grocery stores here. If any should
question what say, let them como to Germantown,
and will prove to their satisfaction, that the Ritters
have cured in this vicinity than twenty of
the above disease. Respectfully,
HANNAH WUNDER,
Main ct. above Rtttenhouse, Germantown, Pa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

Exactly So.-The Davenport Gazette Oh
Yesterday, says: Henry O'Connor, Esq, Of
Muscatine, delivered there one Of his rous'ns
speeches on the war, Monday evening last
We hope to hear Harry in this city ere long
IF the Governor would send him out to stu
up the patriotism of the people, there woolo
be no need of drafting"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25
From, tho Rev. JOSPH Fl. KENNARD,
Pnss0r of the Tenth Bdntis1 Church.

Dr.. JacksoN-pses Sir II have been frequently re-
ouestei to meet my name with ndatons of
ous kinds of medicines but regarding the practice
out Of my appropriate sphere have in all de-
particularly in my family, of the usefulness of Dr.
Hoohand's German M.ters. depart for once from my
general debility Of the SYSTEM especially for Liver
Complaint it Is safe and valuaple preparation In
it may fall but usually doubt not 1t Will DO
very beneficial to those who suffer FROM the above
causes. Yours respectfully,
Eighth, below coates ST., Philad'a, Dec Gath.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25
Beware of Counterfeits!

Beware of Counterfeits!
See that the signature of"C. NJ. Jackson" on thu
,Orapper of each bottle.
Principal Office and Mandatory
No. e31 Arch street.
JONES 4 EVANS,
For sale by druggists and dealers in medicines In
every town and village in the United States and by
john D. Dougharty, Auscatine,
Canon & Co. do
Pomeroy. Wilton,
Geo Ragley, Yves. Liberty,
Armstrong, Wilton Junction,
W Bunch, Moscow,
Clark Bro, Columbus City,
II Howey, Wapello,
NJ Vanloon do
Autcfi son 4 Berner. Port Louisa,
Keigart Mcnamara, Upton,
Vogt Bro lows City,
NJ w Davis, do
Morrison 4 Bro do
Muscatine June 18th. 1S62-daw1y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

VOLUNTEERS AND HARvEsr.-As q large
number of persons who wish to volunteer in
the 18th regiment are now engaged in har-
vest and cannot leave, therefore, to give such
persons an opportunity of enlisting in the
18th. without interfering with their harvest
plans. I give notice that will receive from
tan to fifteen able-bodied men in my COM
nanv and allow them to remain at home until
their harvesting is finished. Apply to Lieut.
Ritser at the Eichelberger House, Muscatine,
W. Branson, West Liberty, or the under.
siened. Hvas ]. CAx7sstt, Capt.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

ANOTHER CoMPANY.-Capt. VIM. B.
Keller has been commissioned by the Cover
nor with authority to raise company for the
war in this county. Now is the time for our
fellow-citizens to go into good compa-
ny, under good commander. The time has
arrived for action and it is just as certain as
the rising of the sun that unless 1owa's quota
is speedily filled drafting will be resorted to
to fill it. The men must be had and our
State officials will not wait long for recruiting
but the order will be issued to commence
drafting. Let US save our State the dishonor
of such a course and retain the lAurels our
brave boys have already won.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25
THEY CONTAIN
NO ALCOHOL, OR BAD WHISKY.

They WILL CURE the above in nnety.nins cases
cut of a hundred.
Indeed by the extensive sale and Increasing popular
ity of Hoofand's German Rtters (purely vegetable,
hosts ignorant Quack sand INSCRIPTIONS
have opened upon suffering humanity the flood gates Of
Nos.rnms in the shape Of poor whisky, Wildly COM
pounded with drugs, and christened Tonics Stomach
les and Bitters.
Beware of the immune cradle array Of Alcoholic prep
aratons in pl thorc bottes and kegs under
the modest sppeaton Of Bi.ters; which, instead Of
curing only aggravate the disease, and leave the dsap
pointed sufferer In dispair. I
IIoOFLAND,S GERMAN DITTERS
Are not new and unried article but have stood the
test OF fifteen years trial by the American public and
that their reputation and sale not rvalled BY any
similar preparation.
The proprietors have thousands Of letters from thu
most emixent
CLERGYMEN,
LAWYERS,
PHYSICIANS,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

NEW FORK, July 10.
Col. Morgan, brother of the private gueril.
la chief, was seen in this city to-day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-07-25

MILWAUKEE,, July 10.
A large meeting of citizens, without regard
to party, was held last night to devise means
to encourage enlistments for the regiments to
be raised from this district Resolutions
were adopted and speeches made by Democrats
and Republicans in favor of arming the loyal
blacks.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1862-04-16
Arrest Of A Female Spy,

A gentle,unn connected with the Army
OF the West. who arrived i" ,hi. city yes.
terGay evening. on the State train, in.
iorrns Us that previous to hn leaving Co.
ninth. woman had been brought in,
who WAS arrested while on her way 10
Nashville for the purpose Of conveying
Information to the enemy. She had been
within the lines for some weeks past, du
ring which she had been very ass:duous
in ministering TO the waa;s Of the sick
soldiers; Tor some Reason, however, not
explained to US. she fell under the .u.pi.
c'ons Of the officers, aud on her departure
from camp some dsvs ago. on prstsnce
OF II visit TO her friends, n small Je,xcL,
nent WAS ordered 10 follow and watch
her.
Her movements soon convinced them
that sousthiny MAS wrong, and keeping
up :he pursuit. they quickly learned lha,
Sue WAS M enemy OF the South, in ser
vice Of the Fedcr.ls, and that lie, oli.c,
within our lines WAS to obtain n thorough
k"o" ledge OF he plans and forces Of the
Confederates, which information she was
40" attempting TO convey to the enemy
Becoming fully s"''sfed'oi the fact. the
sq""d arrested her. and Brought her back
to Cor'nIh; here, with what appears TO u,
as unaccoun,ab!e negligence, she WAS per
united 10 retire to room alone withou,
being searched, and when short tim,
afterwards the guard proceeded to he,
room for the purpose Of searching hel
they had the modification to discovel
themselves foreslalled. and all that re
NAMED Of the written eyidenc. Of III,
treason WAS the smell Of burned paper
dHanta Commonwealth.
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FALL OF Fogr CRAIo A gentleman
now here received letter, Yesterday, from
San Antonio, in which il was stated tb,t
authentic intelligence Of the surrxnJer OF
Fort Craig had been received there. The
espitulaIion was unconditional. Col. Can.
by the Federal conmund.r, proposed ,ha,
himself and command be permitted 10 de-
part, on condition that they pledy. them.
selves not to serve again during the war
bn. Gen. SibIsy insisted upon ao uncopdi.
tionAl ,ureoder. With the fall Of For,
Craig the last vestige Of Federal rule van.
'shrs from New Mexico. We are low mas.
'ers OF TINT vnst and wealthy region, have
taken all the enemy. stronyhold., ca D.
tured sone four thousand Of his m.n. b..
afde. an immense amount Of provisions for
man aud horse, and large stores Of ANNA.
hilton aud arms. The quantities Of ptoyi..
ions and ammunition must be large. a. For,
Craig was said TO be in condition for . si,
months siege. All honor to tho Txxss
Rapges.-Neio O-l<an, Picay.ne
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THE GREAT BATTLE OF SHILOH.
FULL AND INTERESTING ACCOUNTS.
DEATH OF GEN. A. s. JOHNSTON
GENERAL BEAUREaARDS DESPATCH.

RIcHMoSp, April THE folio wirg Of.
fetal despatch MAS received at the War
Department this morning:
BATTLEFIELp OF SHILoH, April 6.
To S. Cooper, A4Jutant and Inspector
General
We thi. morning attacked the enemy
in strong position in front OF Phtsbury,
and. after N severe battle of ten hours,
thanks he 10 the Almighty, gained a
complete victory, driving the sne,n, from
every position.
The loss on both sides Was heavy, in
Guiding the loss Of The Commander in
Chief, Gen. A. 5. Johnston, who fell, gal
l"n.ly leading his troops in the ,hick.s,
Of the fight.
lSigncd G. T. BEAuRKoAnD,
General Commanding.
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S7J REV ARD!
Runaway from vi

4 EkunuHay from where We had them
a hired. near Chester. iu Jun. ln-,. our
IA three Negro Iucu, viz BILL, GILES
and HENRY.
Bill and Giles We bought the 18th of last
November, nj the estute sal. of Ed I..,rh
on Broad River, in York Dist let. Tb.y
being brothers and having relations in IN.
nelghborho"d where we purchased them. i,
Is more than liksley they hav. made ,hei,
way back I" their old nrighburhood
Bill il about &c wear, old, 5 feet 8 inchc,
high, will weigh $50 or I6U pound, j..
very black; rather snarpcd face, speak,
quick when spoken to.
Giles, his brother, is about ~ years old
feet 8 inches high /; will weigh IGu H.,
Is very black, and walks with his head nm
and feet turned out ia front.
Henry, We purchased, Jan !, of Cot. G..
Rives on the Cataw ba nver. He Ia 20 yenr,
old, well sc;, feet 10 inches high. md will
weigh l75 pounds has u heavy brow and
speaks slowly has som. character NJ
runaway. May 20 to Charleston or Wash.
'ngton city, il is hard telling wh-r. he will
g. as he Is gentleman uf travel They
all ran oil about the same time.
We will pay $75 reward for the three
men; or $15 piece for either Of them de-
live:ed IN any Jail 80 that ". can get them.
these boys may attempt I" make their way
North, ms some others from this place have
attempted.
PRIDE g. DUNOVANT.
hng. z, ls6l-26.tf
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1862-04-16

THE lScoRRroIBLE JoKERs.-The Yam.
KEGS are determined to have their fun. if
their leaders are afraid to fight Tues
day lay, LIT April. between 1000 and
5000 Of them landed near Poco,aliro,
aCl with an mir Of boldness that argued
something terrible, took up the line Of
march inland. Gen. Evans, hearing of
the movement, Immediately dispatched
four regiments to engage them and dis
Pn,s their passage. On conrng ir sigh,
the Yankees were found in full retrest to-
their boats, but tall pole had been stu, K
in the ground at the turning point. ard
on ii msc'iled in large letters: APRIL
FooL"- Savannah Repubhcan.
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LANCASTER SOUTH

are compelled to engage in military SER
vice, but those who voluntarily enlist :;
and when the abilities and education re
! quisi,e to train men and the character that
becomes an officer, can always command
liberal compensation; it may be necessa
ry to give bounties 10 encourage enlist.
ment, and pay troops at the highest rates
Of labour and to invite officers with high
salaries; hu. this is insppicshle to the
present war. The soldier is drafted bv
the government Of his State He has no
option, but to obey; and the whole coun'
try echoes with his sufierngs, and his
meagrs pay. Were il not for The gener,
Gus contributions Of the people in every
section Of the country, for the unpaid
sympathy. and untirung industry Of their
wives, aud laug aud their self deni
al at hone,those gallant, uuflnching sol
diers would waste away, III comforlless
camps. and oheer'sss hospitals. Al the
same time there is no end Of the number
Of applicants for Offices Of all sorts civil
and military. Why should the officer
be exempt, in any degree, from the stern
principles Of obedience aud economy
The evil enters into the very organiza-
ton Of our forces. Every where, we STE
the most urgent efforts made to raise
companies and the chief burden and re-
sponsibiIi,y is assumed by those who are
proposed as the officers. Volunteering
is, and should be spon,ar eous, bu: il has
now become SYNONYMOUS with recruiting:
and the same measures are adopted to
maze men volunteer, as were always used
for tie enlistment Of recruits. "Obediencs
is better than sacrifice" The government
has wisely preferred aud directed the or
ganiza,ion Of our forces on the principle
of obedience, and summons our people 10
their duty. 1t demands this-no more.
But we hear on every side. that We will
be "disgraced" II we allow the law 10 repu.
late our conduct.
Men are too much the creatures Of hab-
it, while they are only tree and indepen.
dent under the government Of their res.
son. We have selected our rulers, and
to them belongs tho organization Of the
power Of the people. Is it no, res,ona
bic that individuals should acqnirsce in
their deliberate conclusions aud ordinan.
COS
CAMIILUS.
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ErtortiOn.-Ten dollars per barrel for
Hour. do those who demand such n
price for flour, all :he circumstances of
the case considered, tho ,uperabund an,
crops Of last season, Of c1ru and wheat
and all the cereals, aud the fact tia, so
many families are suffering for bread on
"ccoun, Of a scarcity iu the midst Of olsn
ty-do such people, We say, deserve TO
live in the enjoyment Of blessings which
flow from good governmenl---bu what
hope can We have Of success, while men
are robbing the poor and needy families
whose husbands are in the Geld fighting
Tor liberiy1 Oh, say they, We have to
pay high prices for everything we buy,
and its bot fair we should have biyb p,i
ces for our products Becsuse others DO
wrong Is that any excuse for you II
you consult Holy Writ on this subject,
you vii! receive Tire reply, "What i. that
:" thee-follow thou me."- .Wadesboyo
(N. c. Arguss