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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
Iowa News.

&C. NJ. Edison of Clear Lake, Northern
Iowa. has been bound over in the sum OF
$1,000 to answer to charge of rape.
-Azariah Denny, a boy years years OF
age, living in Winneshiek county, was lately
crushed to death by two bags of grain falling
On him.
Miss Emily Murdick has been incarcerated
in the Iowa City Jail for numbering her infant
child by cutting its throat. The child had
been buried on the premises Of Miss Ms
father, in Iowa county, about week before
the crime was discovered.
"A citizen of Richland township, Chicka.
saw county, has lately lost 25 head of cattle
from starvation. The New Hampton Coari,
er says the cattle up that way are generally
poor, and the hay crop is exhausted and the
crop backward. -..sr
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
Nyv57 There is no miSuniler ,tand,no rece

0T There is no misunder, landing recent
movements in this State The attempt to
resurrect the Democratic party is made by
Geo. W. Jones, A. G. Dodge, Chas. Mason,
Dennis Mahony, Barnhart Hem and others
of the same class and stripe and for the ben
eft of the above named parties. There is not
a single kDe Democrat in it-not one. There
is not single Democrat in it who has given
his active support to the war for the Union
The above parties are acting through lesser
politicians just as completely played out as
their principals men who would never have
voted dollar or recruited company for the
war, but would, on the contrary, have sent a
commission to Mis- ouri to form treaty of
amity with the traitor Claib jackson and his
rebel horde and then declared for neutrality.
These parties seek power for the avowed pur-
pose of making peace with Southern traitors
and saving these same traitors from the con-
sequences Of their acts. No such party can
be organized in Iowa with the remotest chance
of accomplishing anything save the lasting
infamy of those engaged in t.-Burlington
HaaOkeye.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

The RELIEF SOCIETY. We are gratitied to
learn that the work of raising funds to meet
the demands upon this society "goes bravey
on" Meetings are held IN every part OF the
county, which are attended by large and gen.
erous audiences. Nothing can test the loyalty
of our citizens more than the constant de-
mands made upon their purses, and we are
glad to say that they have borne their part
well thus far in this unnatural contest. With
twelve or fifteen hundred Of her noblest sons
upon the fed, the work of Muscatine is not
vet finished. More money is wanted, and we
know IL at our citizens only need to be in
formed of the fact to have the desired amount
forthcou ing Immediately.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
From Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, May Is.
Since the departure of Gen. Curtis from
Southwest Missouri, the rebels in Northwest
ern Arkansas have been emboldened to re-
new their operations. Letters from Cass-
vile of recent date state that an attack
from rebel force war hourly expected The
Federal force at CaSsvlle was under command
Of Major Hubbard, who had six pieces of ar
tllery, with which he was confident Of his
ability to defend the place.
1t was reported that there were 1000 Tex
ans and 500 Indians near Bentonville, Ark
preparing to advance into Missouri. In adj
dtion to this there are bands Of marauders
rowing along the Arkansas border, commit
ting depredatons.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
Exciting News from Western Vir.
eiIlf0.
REBEL GUERRILLAS BURNING TOWNS.

New YORK, May 16.
The He1dlGs Washington correspondent
says: Hon. Jacob b. Blair, of Western Vir-
ginia, received this morning the following
startling communication from one of his con-
stituents in Virginia: To
1--WE are all in great state of excitement
here. The town of Burning Springs, in West
county, was burned yesterday afternoon by
the Morcasser Rangers also PALESTINE
Every thing at the former place was destroyed.
This town is full of fugitives. 1t is not known
who are killed, though many are missing
Charley Shattuck was shot at twice across
the river. The last seen of the Morcassiers
by fugitives here, they were taking the goods
out OF the boats in the river. 1t is not known
what has become of the small military force
in that region. The number of Morcassier' S
force is not known, though many fix it at
six hundred. Where the devil did they come
from sgf.
''The town of Elizabeth is deserted, and
by this time probably burned. Some con
slider this place in imminent danger. They
have but one company of soldiers here. The
citizens would turn out to a considerable eX
tent if they only had arms" s.07..s ~.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

SIoK SoLDIERs-It is we'll known that
there are number of sick Muscatine boys in
the hospital at Pittsburgh Landing, and it is
more than probable that some of them will
never recover without more care and attend
ance than they are likely to receiAe from the
nurses of those infirmatories. Why would
it not be good idea for our County Relief
Society to take some steps towards getting
these men brought home? In the event OF a
battle the sick are quickly hustled out of the
Division and Regimental hospitals to make
room for the wounded. We should think
without much trouble the military authorities
might be prevailed upon to furlough all those
that are disabled by disease that they may
come come where they can receive the atten-
ton that can only be received at home.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

The STEAM RAMS FIMsHED.-We learn
that the Steam Rams that have been build
ing at Louisville and other points on the Ohio
river--some half dozen in cumberland
which are intended to cooperate with the
feet of gun-boats and moItars now before
Fort Pillow, have been completed and are
now on their way to their destination.
1t is needless to attempt to disguise the
fact that the recent engagement between cur
fleet and that of the rebels came but little
short of being reverse on our side. The
rebel Rams accomplished no small amount of
damage to two or three of our gun-boats, and
our entire feet barely succeeded in repulsing
the attacking force, which, repairs being
made, will return to the attack. With Rams
in our fotilla we may confidently anticipate
a great victory in the next engagement
Chicago Journal. Ero
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

ALARGE ORoHARp.-Mr. l. B. Essex, VINO
resides about four miles east of this CITY,
possesses one of the largest orchards IN this
vicinity, having about two thousand apple
trees in full bloom. His fruit is OF the
choicest variety, having been selected by
himself with great care. Mr.. +. informs us
that he has met with the best of success IN
his fruit culture, and expects his orchard will
produce thousands of bushels of apples this
season for market. He has not yet disposed
Of all of his last years crop.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
How TO MAIL MoSHY.-Wben Won wish

How TO MAIL MoNEY.-When you wish to
send money in letter, let your bills De of
such denominations as will require the least
number to make the desired amount; be sure,
also that they are good bills. Put the money
within the letter sheet, so that it may not
come in contact with the envelope, and secure
the letter firmly. In sending gold or sill
yer coin by letter, take thin card the size
OF the letter when folded, cut out holes the
size of the coin, set the coin in the holes and
paste thin paper tightly over to keep the mon
ey in its place. 1t is of no use to stick coin
upon wafer to the sheet of the letter-it al
ways gets off by the jolting of the mail matter.
ANY amount of silver coin less than half dol
lar can go in light sheet for single postage;
a half dollar in an ordinary letter always costs
double postage.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
From Washington,

1000 Slaues Escaped from one County in
Maryland to the Distaictot Columbia
The Passage Of the Homestead Bill.
New York, May 16.
The Taibume's Washington dispatch says
Marylanders say that few days ago one
thousand slaves, as if by preconcerted
movement, left kind masters and happy
homes in Prince Georges Co. Nd, and came
to the District of Columbia, where they still
are.
The provisions Of the Homestead Bill, as
agreed upon by the Committee of Conference,
are extended to all in the military or naval
service of the United States, whether natu-
rallied or not, whether 81 years ofage or not.
Disloyal persons are precluded from availing
themselves oft. Forty, eighty, one hundred
and twenty OF one hundred and sixty acres
can be located, and the settlers Of tract of
forty acres bordering upon Government land
can take enough to complete his section.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

WARS THE MATTER WITH MUscATlNE.-
Glover sells State Bank currency on the Mus
catine branch for IS cents on dollar. lie
sold quantity Saturday night last.-Da-
buque Times, 18Th.
Muscatine is all right, our Christian friend,
and so is Muscatine Bank. We guess your
man, Glover, must have been pretty drunk
when he made the sale alluded to. Just try
him on, neighbor, when he's sober, and if he
sells any more at that rate, or any other rate
than dollar for dollar, just send him down this
way. He can sell himself rich in less than no
time, if that's his style.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
me- The general rnle for the weight of can

10 The general rule for the weight of can
non is that they shall be one hundred times
heavier than the shot it propels. A navy a.
FOUNDER weighs 1874 times as much as one of
its Shot. The English wrought iron 12-inch
gun, of HorsfalPs, is ITO times heavier than
its shot. The Rodman 15-inch gun weighs
$50 times more than its shell, and ia times
more than its solid shot. The projectiles fred
by the Monitor were 11.inch shell, with a
small cavity, and very thick walls, weighing
169 pounds, and SO of them weighed as
much as the gun.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

FROM THE PRIsoNERs.-A private letter re-
ceived IN this city Saturday, from Lieut.. de-
Heus, Of the 9TH Iowa, says that a couple OF
Belmont prisoners belonging to the 18th regl-
ment, who recently escaped from Tuscaloosa,
Ala, state that our boys are all well and 10
good spirits. Ed. Hill has had quite streak
of luck--some relatives who live at Lit lie
Rock, Ark, having sent him suit of clothes
and $50 in money. The money Ed divided
with his massmate, Tom. Eichelberger
Lieut. deHeus' health continues good.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue of special execution to directed and
ID delivered from the office of the Clerk of the District
Court of Muscatne county, State of Iowa. against the
goods and chatels, lands and of Elias G..
Matthews and Cyrus c. Lepore. have levied upon and
will expose to sale, Saturday, the 3lst day of May,
A. d. 1862, at the Court House door, in the city Of
Muscatine, the following described property, towit
The north half of the northwest quarter and the
all of section twenty seven co townsp seventy eight
(7S) range one ~ west containing one hundred and
twenty 20) acres all in Muscatne county, Iowa. All
of which much thereof may be necessary, will
be sold to satisfy said special execution in favor Of
Nathan NJ. Johnson. Sale to commence at 70 past
O'Clock in the fournoon ofsaid day. II. II. HINE,
May 9,-w4w Sheriff Muscatne County.
prsfecS5
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

In Cazenovia, N. Y, recently district
school gave an exhibition, embracing dramat.
ic scene in which a deserter was to be shot.
The act was performed, and the lad who act
ed the part "a son of Rev. T. F. Swan) fell
dead upon the stage. It was found that in
loading the gun a brass ferule on the ramrod
had slipped from its place and remained in tie
barrel. The aim was but too true, and the
ferule struck him on the side, fracturing two
ribs and coming out through the back
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

NORTH CARoL1NA.-There is prospect tina
two regiments of loyal North Carolinians viii
speedily be in the field. General Burnside
judicious course has encouraged these practic
cal demonstrations ofloyalty, and the result
is that North Carolina begins to make some
effort to take care of herself. A powerful
counter revolution against secession may b'
looked for in that State
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

DY virtue of execution to me directed and de-
ID vered from the office CT the Clerk of tn District
Court of Muscane County, State of Iowa, against the
goods and chattels, lands and tenements Of Jesse
Knouse have levied upon and will expose to sale,
Saturday the 18th day of june A. D. 1862 at the Court
described property tc-wit The South half ca of the
southeast quarter of section g. township
situated in Muscatine county, State of Iowa. All Of
which, or much thereof may be necessary, will be
sold to satisfy said execution in favor of Philip Swartz
traubsr. Sale to at past 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon of said day. II. II. HINE,
Sheriff Muscatinc County.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

The Secretary Of the Navy, in view of the
approach of the sickly season on the Southern
coast, has issued instructions to our Flag
Officers in that region, to obtain the services
Of .contrabands in every department Of their
ships, and especially for boats crews, thus
giving them the benefit of acclmatcd labor.
They are to e benlisted as boys at IS, SO and
$40 a month, and monthly return is to be
made to the Department Of all such persons
emploved :
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
FOl. the Upper Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, May l4.-The steamer Emile
left this port to-day with $50 passengers
bound for the Bitter Root Valley gold re-
gions in Washington and Oregon Territories
Among the passengers were the Treasurer
and Directors of the American Mining and
Exploring Company, who propose to COM
mence mining operations in that region i'm.
mediately on their arri val
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

DISTRICT CouRr.-Just after court opened
yesterday the proposition made day before
yesterday, by the City Council to settle all
the contested claims for damages arising from
the June flood of 1859, was again offered
and accepted by the plaintiff. By this ar
ransement the city pays one-half OF the
amount claimed and settles all the COSTS
Thus all the remaining city cases are disposed
of. Immediately after this settlement the
court adjourned to meet again on Monday
next.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
ADMINISTRATORS SAFE.

DY virtue of order of tho County Court of Muscas
ID tine county, State of Iowa. made on the Sth day
of April A. D. 1862 will, the 3lst day of May next
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, SELL at the court house door, in
Muscatine to the highest bidder, the following de-
ler deceased to wit: The south half of the middle
of the north half of section o. township 49,
range 3west-containipg 521a acres.
JAMES LAWLER, Admir-.
May 2-w4wprsfee$5 -rf. ..r-r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

DoGs.--We are requested by Charley Fos-
ter, our County Clerk, to say that he isn't in
the dog business now so much as he was.
Persons wishing to get their CANNES insured
must call on Mr.. Fry, Township Clerk, who
will attend to them in the shortest possible
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
Owns up Beaten.

New YORK, May 16.
The Herald publishes an article from the
Charleston Is. CO. Courier of an extraordin-
airy and most significant character, admitting
the hopclessness of the rebel cause, and &C
knowledging that the misfortunes which have
befalen the rebellious States are nc tmore than
their iniquities.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

an officer in Fort Jackson, in the New Orleans
Bulletin, states that the Federal feet, in its
attack upon that fort, averaged one she
every ten seconds, or five minute, for nearly
seventy hours!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
Fort SCorT. Nav Oil

Fort SCorr, May 9th.
The day before yesterday we came down
here on short notice, broke up camp at P.
NJ, and got here at dark. Found the German s
beautiful camp broken up and seven CON-
panies gone, the rest to follow soon.
Vague rumors of fight at Carthage, No.,
within the past day or two, are in circulation,
but can learn nothing definite as to their
truth or source.
Present appearances indicate that the gal
liant 10th is to be left at their post, with some
60 secesh prisoners in charge. Heaven forbid.
We find the town very much in same the
condition as we left it last November, as
filthy as ever, sending forth the same greet
ing that We received then. From afar off we
could smell Fort Scotia fact--we could, when
a mile from the centre of town, smell the
confounded place. A nearer approach dis
covered to US the remarkable form of the same
gray backs that grinned with delight at our
appearance there. Some of them, it is true,
seem older and more feeble, but the majority
give evidence OF good living, and excellent
treatment. They are generally stamped u
S.. and are held as sacred as a government
mule or any other property. So much for
Fort Scott and its occupants.
| have understood recently that our
our Col. Cloud is bro Their of D. G. Cloud
ESQ.,, Of Muscatine The Colonel is strict
disciplinarian, an excellent officer, and expects
every MN to do his duty. First gives fair
warning, and the offender must abide by the
consequences.
He is not at all afraid to practice KNAPP
sack drill when the case requires it.
Yours, as ever, E. III. G.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

D1sApporNrEp.-The little folks were 10
have had nice little picnic in the wooos'
Saturday, hut unfortunately the Clerk OF tue
Weather ordered otherwise, and thuuoer
shower put an end to all the hopes and long
ings of whole week. n..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

CoR1NTu TO BE TAKEN BY S1EGE.-It is now
believed by good judges of military move
mcnts that Gen. Halleck designs to circum-
vent the rebels at Corinth by siege and STRAIT
egy, Just as Gen. Mcclellan did at Yorktown.
Instead Of an immediate and precipitate at
tack, that would result 10 terrible battle and
the loss of thousands Of lives, he will, it is
supposed, resort to an extensive siege, and
either copture or drive out the enemy from
their strong entertainments by slow but sure
degrees.-Chicago Journal. &
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

WILD CAT CURRENCY 1t is said that such
is the rush among the Eastern banks to force
out their circulation among the people as
the Government does, that some of them are
having their signatures engraved on their
notes. 1t has been decided, however, that
these promises to pay'' are legally binding
upon their issuers.
Strenuous exertlons are being made to
give this style of paper general circulation
in the West, and we urge our readers to
treat this money very coolly. 1t is probably
needless to say that the wild cat is not an ami
NAL peculiar to the West.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

WA letter received in this city last
week from one of the nurses in the
9th Division hospital at Savannah, Tenn, says
that very little of the delicacies furnished by
our people for the sick and wounded soldiers
ever reaches its destination. A quantity Of
wine, &C., left in this hospital by Mrs. Har-
Ian on her visit there, was seized and devoured
by the surgeons of the Infrmary. This state
ment comes from reliable source and we have
not the slightest doubt of its truthfulness. 1.
is certainly astonishingt to what depths human
nature can descend. In Gods name is there
no way that we can rescue our brave boys
from these terrible hospitals?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
D. O. nIoHnAH.
'oS1i hichMASs .AoA
RIGHMAN & BROTHER,

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELOkS AT LAW AND
practice in the courts Of the state and in the
district Court of the United States, District of Iowa.
They will act agents In buying ana seiing lahds
Particular attention paid to the examination Of
'-'-o' - March I. 1855. dAwtf.E
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
vallandisham.s Brother Arrested.

- % ~ 81. LOUIS, May IF. =
Andrew J. Vallandigham, brother, it is
said, of the bclligerent member of Congress
from Ohio, is in the custody of Col. Fitz
Henry Warren, at Clinton, charged with
horse stealing, robbing and driving out Union
men, and marauding, bushwhacking and jay
hawking generally. etl as
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

- The official list of the killed, wounded
and missing of the 18th Iowa regiment at
the battle of Pitts burgh Landing, shows to-
tai of 19S-viz., killed 50, wounded 113, miss
ing SO. 1
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
HENRY W. PERKINS

A TTORNEY AT Law AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
n will give prompt attention 20 conveyancing exam.
lining titles and paying taxes in Mu,catIe and Louisa
counties. Office Second street, Adam Ogilve's
Store, Muscatine, Iowa. March 9Th, 1861 -dawtf
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

We are told that General Jones,
although making very earnest inquiries, has
failed to learn the cause of his imprisonment
at Fort Lafayette! He has a hopeful son also
deprived Of his liberty, being confined at Camp
Douglas, Chicago. Has the General been able
to learn why he is imprisoned by the "Lincoln
despotism?" -Burl. Haykeye.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

REBEL ACCOUNTS OF LATE BATTLES.
Richmond Dispatch claims a victory at Will
liamsburg. 1t says we lost twelve cannon and
over six hundred prisoners It admits loss
in killed and wounded of 223, and admits
the loss at the battle Of West Point to be one
thousand killed and wounded.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23
SHERIFF'S SALE.
SHERIFFS SALE,

DY virtue of execution to directed and delivered
ID from 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
to sale Saturday, The 7th day Of Juue A. D..
1862 the Court House door, in the city of Muscatins
the following described property, to wit The south
ninety feet of lot No. ny in block No. seven ~
90 and the south ninety feet of lot No two (2)
in block No. seventy seven CD in the city and county
of Muscatne State of Iowa, all of which, or much
thereof may be necessary will be sold to satisfy said
execution in favor of Henry Sharp.
Sale to at eleven o'clock in the forenoon Of
said day. 81. II. HINE,
Sh-rif Muscatine County.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

eA lady asked pupil at public ex-
animation ofthe Sunday school: what was
the sin of the Pharasees?'
Eating camels, marm,' quickly replied the
child She had read that the Pharasecs
strained at gnats and swallowed camels.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

G1 President Lincoln, who commanded in
person the advance upon Norfolk, has return
ed to Washington, and is now preparing the
documents by which the Southern ports are
to be opened to the commerce of the world.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1862-05-23

10y VIM. Kennedy, one Of the wounded
at the battle of Belmotn, last winter, arrived
home last week. He looks very pale aho
thin, but we understand he is now in fall
way to recover.