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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-12-03
SOLDIERS GLAZE AGENCY.

D0DGEYILLE, WIS.
Sollects back pay for discharged Soldiers, Bounty
= Money and back pay for heirs Of deceased Soldiers
Pension certificates procured Bounty claims settled
=; prices establised 10y Law.
n24-Iy SAMUEL W. REESE, Atty
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-12-03


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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-12-03
SCHALL,S HOUSE,

NO 207 & 209 Randolph Street, Chicago Illinois.
~ This house is centrally located, in the business
part Of the city, the Post Office The Court Aouse,
and all the principle Rail Road Depos- The accom-
modatons good, and cheaper than most OF the
Hotels IN this vicinity. [n41-tfl
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22
Prepare for the Draft.

By reference to our dispatches it will b.
seen that the Provost Marshals have been or
dered to "proceed with the draft forthwith ,
Thereat we are greatly rejoiced, for two rea
sons, viz: 1st To successfully crush and sup
press this Internal rebellion, we must have
overpowering numbers. We have all out
grown the foolish idea that rebels won't fight
and just 50 long as their numbers can be mas
sed at given point to overwhelm ours, will
this struggle be prolonged.
I'd. There is fair show of getting Ger.
tain class Of men, commonly known as Cop.
perheads, into the ranks where they can see
this rebellion in all its enormities, and learn
something of the issue, and be compelled to
do something besides grumble. Some say
they will only be curse to our army-they'l II
desert to the enemy. So be it-then they'll
be conscripted by rebeldom, and become liv-
ing targets for drawer and better men to shoot
at. If they are caught in their desertion,
death or the prison is their fate. If they dc
desert, all is we have them out of our way.
The draft is coming-let us prepare to meet
it manfully and periodically. The country
demands our serv:ces-why linger by the way.
We are no better than those who have dared
the lannon's mouth for two long years. Lei
US be men and not cravens.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22
Iowa News.

-Telegraphic connection was completed
between Burlington and Mt. Pleasant on Sat-
urday last. In few days the line will be
completed to Ottumwa.
The United States District Court for the
District of Iowa commenced its May session
at Desmoines on the 18th, and Judge Miller
delivered charge to the grand Jury, direct
ing them to inquire, among other things, into
the alleged existence of organizations having
for their object resistance to the laws and au-
thority of the Federal Government.
D. F. Wilson, brother Of Col. D. S., has
been sent to Desmoines as Special Agent Of
the United States Treasury Department, to
aid in prosecuting A. K. Eaton, United States
Receiver, under Buchanan, at Usage, for an
alleged defalcation of $4,000.
The case of Patrick Quigley, Of Dubuque,
another defaulting Receiver, is also to be
prosecuted during the term of the United
States Circuit Court
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

~ The announcement that the section of
the Consumption law accepting 5000 commu-
tation in lieu Of personal military service will
probably be so construed as to virtually abro-
gate it, causes futtering among the peace
men. Whatever had been the meaning of
Congress in passing it, the Secretary of War
finds serious difficulties in carrying it out, &C
cording to the generally received interpreta-
ton, and all able-bodied men will doubtless
have to shoulder the musket, or furnish the
Government with another person to fill their
place.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

ADVERTISING FOR W1FE.-There is at this
time quite mania for opening correspond
ence 'just for fun, pastime, love or matrimo-
NY" judging from numerous advertisements
in the papers. Discussing on this fact, the
Chicago Tribune talks thus sensibly:4
If the girls will take our advice they will
drop all clandestine correspondence of this
sort, and remember that by replying to such
advertisements they become fair gimme to the
fowler. Amodestg girl. and intelligent, vheth-
er pretty or not, is sure one day to meet the
man who was long ago made for her, as the
proverb says, in Heaven. And any woman
who looks to newspaper for her chances Is
in bad way, and if she meet with q Jack, he
IS very likely to turn out devil.n bsii EaGI
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

W The Richmond Enquirer, which, il
will be remembered, is the official organ Of
JEFF. Davis, has Responding article on the
probable character of the summer campaign
It says our troops threaten the South on
every side. There is great activity in the
Southwest, while there are indications of a
renewal of the attack on Charleston. Hooker's
army still menaces the line of the Rappahan.
mock, and our troops are troublesome in
North Carolina. In short, incessant watch.
fitness is required by the South in regard to
operations in every quarter. A blow may be
struck in one of many places.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

THE LESSON OF THE DAY.-To all reflect
ing minds the great question of the war, the
test Of success, is the patience and persever'
ance Of the people. War is in its very ma.
ture series of alternate successes and fail.
ures; it is full of mistakes; there are so many
moves to be made,the success of which can.
not be determined until they are made, and
the result qualities the wisdom in which they
were conceived; there are so many contin-
gencies, all of which must conspire, that mil
itary operations are slow and disheartening,
until the people are educated to the state Of
war
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

SENATOR HARIAN.-The dispatch from New
York, of the 18th, announcing the serious
illness CT Senator Harlan, of this State, we
are inclined to think, is mistake. We no.
tice by the Burlington Hawk-Eye that on
Saturday last Mr.. Harlan sent congratula-
tory dispatch from Mt. Pleasant to Mr. Thiel-
sen, of Burlington, on the opening of tele-
graphic communication between the two
cities. If he had been seriously i'll it is not
likely that such a dispatch would have been
sent by him.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22
IoURARMY CORRESPONDENCE.
CAMP 11rH Iowa, SHIELDS PLANTATION
Three miles from Richmond, La,
Anil 9Th 126S

CAMP 11rH Iowa, SHIELDS PLANTATION,
Three miles from Richmond, La,
April 9Th, 1868.
noticed in copy of the Courier, bearing
date of April oath, an extract from q private
letter from member Of the 18th Iowa. Now !
am sorry the fair fame ofour regiment should
be FINISHED by single one Of its members
breathing forth foul sentiments of disloy-
atty, and an utter contempt Of the Administra-
ton and its supporters.
Whether the writer was grati6ed or not to
seee his letter held up to the gaze of the pub
lie, we are certain the editor did we'll to omit
his name. However, we should be glad to
know the names of those persons who are
continually writing home letters containing
such base falsehoods. We would like to tell
them what we think of them.
But to the letter. 1t was touching those
resolutions about which we have heard so
much already. Now, the facts of the case
are as follows:
The regiment was closed en- n,asse, the
resolutions were read, and in that harangue
about which he spoke, Major Foster simply
gave them the privilege of voting their senti-
ments. If they favored the resolutions, let
them make a public manifestation of it II
| they opposed them, let them then and there
make it known The resolutions were voted
upon and adopted without dissenting vote.
Bayonets and the strong arm of military pow
er were not mentioned. That there were a
few who did not vote at all, am free to ad.
NIT. 1t was because they were opposed to
the resolutions, and were ashamed to vote
against them; but, like the editor of the
Courier, if their reasonable sentiments would
not permit them to say word in favor of the
Government, they would prefer saying nothing
at all.
Now as for officers compelling their men to
vote against their sentiments, Speaking Of
our regiment,) have this to say, that nc
such thing has been done, and he who says
it says that which is utterly void of the least
particle Of truth-himself knowing it as well
as every other member of the regiment. But
men of such corrupt principles neither blush
nor deem it hardship to tell falsehood Of
the deepest dye. 1t is but characteristic Of
the copperhead fraternity. Touching the
punishment inflicted on a member of oul
regiment, have but to say that it was done
by order of Gen. Macarthur, after being tried
by regular court-martial. could give the
exact sentiment expressed did deem it ex
pedient; but if my friend was ashamed t.
open the sentiment, rest assured I will no
unless it becomes a real necessity.
Now, lam in for the Administration
fiscation, emancipation and the adoption o
any and all measures which are calculated Il
crush out this internal rebellion, and give III
back our old Government, with all her hal
, lowed privileges and sacred institutions. II
be an American soldier is privilege Of which
feel myself wholly undeserving. l an
proud of the title, and he who is not is no
deserving of the name of an American citizen
: MARTIN S..
Co. A, 18th Iowa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

There was terrific gunpowder explosion
on the 18th inst, in cartridge mandatory,
on the banks Of the East River, New York.
About 5000 pounds of powder exploded, and
its effects were seen and felt for distance of
fifteen miles. Thirty or forty houses were
shattered, some injured to the extent of IS, 900.
Furniture was broken, ceilings shook of,
windows broken and havoc made in every
way. But, fortunately, while many were in
jured, no person was killed. The lunatic
asylum, aims house, &C., ON the island near
by, were much injured; and a steamboat,
passing at the time, had much Of her furni-
ture and wood work destroyed by tho con-
cussion. -.-.------ --...----..E
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22
Republican State Convention.

The Republicans Of Iowa requested to send dss:
gates to State Convention to be held In the CITY OF
bes Moinss, Wednesday tho 18th Of June. 1858 to
commence At 10 o'clock NJ for the purpose Of p'ac-
ing In nomination, to be voted for at the susutnE
October elecion candidates for Governor. Lieutenant
Governor and Judge Of the Supreme Cont and for
the Transaction of such other business properly
como before the Convention.
The ratio Of will Be the same - at the
last Republican State Convention, Wis One delegate
to each organized county and delegate additional
for each 100 at the last election
for Abraham Lincoln President Of the United States
Fractional Of fifty more will DO entitled to An
add tiona delegate All citizens without distinction Of
party. who heartily In favor Of sustaining the Gov
eminent In the of all Oensttutional and neces-
sary War for the speedy and complete sup.
preston OF the Rebellion, and the punish sent Of
Treason who opposed to the schemes designed to
bring anarchy and bloodshed to own nresides BY
dividing the Free States into hostile and petty Confed
and who still believe in the good old doctrine
Of General Jackson, 'TAs UsioH-I cad shall BE-
pressrrsd cordially invited to unite in sending
delegates.
County Central Committees ere requested to take
such steps will insure full attendance ut the Con-
vention and thorough and efhcent organization In
their respective counties. JAMES T. LANE.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

W vallandigham, on his trial, let out
the fact that Fernando Wood has been cor
responding with the rebels at Richmond in
relation to terms of peace. Fernando has
often asserted that somebody had had COM
munication with Richmond, but was always
careful not to commit himself. As it is a
criminal offense to correspond with the enemy
in times Of war, he may yet get into trouble
as we'll as his friend. =, - -.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

Our Loss At PoRr G1BsoN.1 The following Ii
"a list of the Iowa soldiers wounded At
Port Gibson, as far as reported Thee enemy
suffered terribly, so did we. Our loss will
reach $50 killed, ana fully 300 wounded. -
We lost no prisoners, -. = - -
Jacob Nath, 90. I; 2sd Iowa, seriously, .,.s
: Mm. Hogue, Co. D, 28d Iowa, Serious %
: VIM. Musgrove, Go. B, Esd Iowa, dead. 81
Alvah Smith, Co. K, 23d Iowa, serious,
Harrison Hubbard, Co. K, Esd Iowa, serious.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

w The authors of the rebellion are rap.
idly passing away, or retiring from active
participation in its management. Among the
dead magnates of our internal disorder are
Ben. McCulloch, Zollicoffer, A. s. johnson,
Gregg, Van Dorm and Stonewall Jackson.
Cobb, Toombs, Wise, Floyd, Humphrey
Marshall, and other Generals of the first
batch, have resigned or been shelved, and
Joseph E. johnson, long Commander-in-C Chief
fell from his horse, shot through the body at
Far Oaks, and is probably an invalid for life.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22
Give the Hero q Command.


The telegraph informs us that heavy
pressure by cabinet ministers, and others, is
being made upon the President to assign Gen
B. F. Butler, the author of the contraband
theory-the Cromwell of Baltimore, and re.
storer of Union order and quiet to the South.
ern metropolis, and the tirst officer to hang a
traitor to the command of the Department Of
the West. If this command shall include all
territory west and southwest of the lakes,
reaching to the mouth of the Mississippi, and
out upon either bank, we hope the President
will give way to the pressure. The people
have impatiently waited Buffers assignment
to an active command, where he can subdue
rebels in arms, and check-mate rebels in sym
pathy. Never were people more indignant,
than when Gen. Butler retired from the De-
partment of the Gulf, at the request of his
superiors never were they more impatient
than in waiting for his restoration, There
are cities, Sodoms and Gomorrahs in treason,
that must yet be captured by our arms
They need the iron will and unfaltering cour-
age of the hero of this rebellion. There are
States violently committed to secession aad
treason, whose early return to loyalty and
fidelity, depends upon the manner in which
they are governed-the need Butler to teach
them humble submissiveness and childlike
obedience. By all means let Butler have the
best command at the disposal of the govern.
ment. We believe he could do more good in
South Carolina, Virginia., Mississippi or
Georgia, but we won't reject him from the
Department of the West. The PEOPLE want
him in active service; they long to behold,
again, the fruits Of his reign. Make him
Commander-in- Chief, Mr.. President, and the
people will shout hosannas. Make him Sec,
retaly of War, and the people will be glad
mot that they are dissatisfied with Stanton.
Let Butler come West, and the people will
him, As the messenger Of good will
and success. Already we witness the down.
east, woe-begone looks Of rye Copperheads, !
Say, Coppers, isn't it pretty prospect for
vouf You sympathizers with Vallandigham
you worshippers Of Dean you adm, irets
# Mahoney do you tAinkIaf Brute
Butler coming Wests
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

NATIONAL CuRbHNCY,-The amount Of legal
tender notes andpostal currency issued up
to the first day ofMay is as follows :: e roget
Legal tenders, about 5osij ri $4,000 .00e.
Postal Currency, shout r. ,a.a $lS, 00o, 900.
There can be about twenty five or thirty
millions more issued under the resolution Of
Congress to pay soldiers. Nearly half . mil
lion per day is now being issued, and will
probably continue until the balance of the
twenty. five or thirty millions is issued.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

ca A commission from the War Depart
ment visited Rock Island last week, and Sc
lccted the site for the United States Arsenal
on the island, just above the railroad track.
The Davenport Gazette says the work will
doubtless be commenced as soon as the plans
are perfected and approved by the Secretary
of War. a..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

ErTu, BRUTE Judge Clagett, of Keokuk,
requests the Gate City to say that he "does
not endorse Dean, nor approve his sentiments
or his course, nor does he wish the public to
regard him in any sense special friend Of his, /"
Notwithstanding Dean was at his house when
arrested. ,s.s-,e.v
This 1isavowd Of Dean by one whom he
regarded Is his best friend must be s'the un-
kindest cut of ALL" ol5 ,spm.t0 r. "
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

CAPTURE OF JACKSON, M1ss1ss1pp1.-Jack.
son is the railroad centre of Mississippi, where
the Mississippi Central, running Forth and
south, crosses the Mississippi Southern, run
ming eastward from vicksburg, and its cap
ture completes the work Of cutting off all the
rebel lines of communication from Vicksburg,
which place is now at the mercy Of General
Grant. fE ioGa ;isTsN - - Il II %
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

An EXCELLENT SuGoEsrIoN.-"If General
Fremont, or any other General, is not wanted
in the service, or will not do the work for
which he is wanted, muster him out and stop
his pay" 3.s
This is an idea of the New York Tribune,
and we endorse it. Let us have no more SER
wants than are necessary, and when we are
tired of them, dispense with their services
paying for work done, and when work is not
done, giving no pay
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

TEEN OF SERVICE OF MEN TO BE DRArTED.-
In the eleventh section, of the act approved
March I'd, 1858, it is ordered that Ill persons
enrolled under the act shall be subject for
fvo wears to be called int the military ser
,;cso If the United States +" and to eontsnve
f. sersies during tie p1sens rebsl1sos, not
hovsvse sxessding the tsrm Of tArss yssss.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

A fashionable young gentleman Of New.
York recently made bet that he could COL
lect twenty dollars in day by acting as.
street sweeper in disguise, and won it, having
received $s7, le, mostly. mostly from ladies' whose
of a reduced gentleman.n He exhibited 4
head of well kept hair when he raised his
bat to receive contributions, and in every re-
spect' except in hat, cost and boots, was
dressed in fashionable attire s,9gs- sfro.I ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

'H Jefferson Davis suspended the Aabeas
corpus act in q secret manner some time ago.,
for the purpose of making efficient war upon 1
the North. Mr.. Lincoln openly suspended it,
in the time of danger, for the purpose Of j
saving the, North and yet the sympathizers,
Elo8k Upon Mr. Davis as ''stern statesman, !"
and upon MrrLincoln as tyrant Why this
distinction I? ,2ycla9z .3f BID relirE r.e4gaJ
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

John circuit Carpenter, of Kentucky, con-
victed of treason, has been pardoned by the
President. through the intervention Of his
friends, on the ground that he has repepte.lI
of his crime. He voluntarily abandoned the
service of the rebels, and returned to his al
legiance.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

az The Philadelphia papers had not, up
to a late hour last night, captured Charleston,
killed JEFF. Davis, resurrected Stonewall
jackson, nor sacked Richmond.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

No Martin Luther said :, Wealth is the
smallest Of the gifts Of God. What is II 70
be compared with his word, or corporal gifts
Of the mind, snch as intellect, science or
taste.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

A negro regiment has been recruited at
Washington, nine hundred strong.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-05-22

AuStiu fOWUeT WOTkS, ueaC AkTOu, OulO, eA
ploded, killing Mr.. T. J. Luce, an employee
Of the Company, and severely burning Pat
rick Meal, who, in charge Of a cart contain
ing quantity of powder, was near the mill
when the explos. on took place. The Beacon
says the loss Of property was small.
Wild pigeons are seen in vast numbers in
Minnesota, near Chatfield. In such myriads
have they appeared on some farms, that they
are with great difficulty kept from gathering
the wheat as fast as it is sown. Their settling
upon the fields and fightresemble great clouds.
The prairie chickens are very numerous, and
are doing much damage by picking up the
newly sown wheat. ~
The Quakers held their annual meeting. in
Philadelphia last week. There was not as
many in attendance as usual, and the spirit
of the proceedings seemed colder. One brother
was reprimanded by the meeting for having
q piano in his house, and q correspondent
says that had he not been man of, wealth
and iberality. would probably have been ex-
PEELED. He protests against such interference,
and says it is no worse to, keep piano than
to keep horses or pictures.sdr saoGals i'g3.
Lieutenant General Scott; who receives
more salary than any other military officer
in the Government, complains because the
Government withholds the paltry amount of
1915 per month, being the tax imposed by
law upon his salary. All the other officers
Of the Government, from the President down,
pay the tax upon their salary, and
there is no good reason why General Scott
should not do the samey and more 'espeeialiy
50, as the Government continues his full sal
ary Of $4,000 per annum, when he is dis
qualified By age and infrmniitty 70 render any
aaT1;ca IN fefy1rn i@9g2iio G-;}2 q T3fIg sol III
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-02
From Fort Pierre-.Littis Crow on
the War Path


Mr. La Ffomboise arrived in Yanktor
from Fort Pierre June 9th, says tho
fankton Dakotian. He came down q,
far as Bon Homme in sklf and from
thence by stage TO that place. He gives
The IoIl wing items 10 relation to Little
Grow and the hostile bands of Indians 10
that region. which he received from rum
ners, and may be taken as reliable
Little Crow, with about six hundred
lodges of Santees aud fragments of half
dozen other tribes, was encamped about
~ miles this side Of Devils Lake. and
prepared to give battle to any force that
nigh: be brought against them. The In
dams were well supplied with guns, anu
milton, bows and arrows and provisions,
and appeal jabilan. OF the prospect OF a
battle with The ''lopg knives" as they
term our cavalry. A half dozen small
war parties. numbering from six to ten in
each, had left the main body with the in
tention of visiting this frontier 10 secure
horses. Mr.. La Fromboise thinks they
are now skalk,ng somewhere in this vi.
cinlty awaiting the departure of the troops
before commencing operations.
Matters at Fort Pierre are quiet. A
large number of friendly Indians surround
the post, and live upon what they can
beg and steal. The troops were in good