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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
SHERIEE"S SALE.

pY virtue of special execution to directed snd
IL delivered from the office of the Clerk Of the
District Court of Muscatine county, State of Iowa,
against the goods and chattels lands and tenemens Of
Joachem Chr Rolf ct al, have levied upon and will
sale Saturday, the 9Th day OF December,
A. D. 1868, ct the Court House door, in the city Of
Muscatine, the following described property, to.wit:
The south east quar- of the north quarter Of
section No. two @ and the north east quarter of the
eouh east quarter of section No. two 2 all In town.
ship No seventy Cd north Of range east Of
the 9Th P. NJ, al in Muscatins county, and State Of
Iowa
All of which, or 80 much thereof may be necessary,
will be sold satisfy said special execution favor OF
Chr Theodore Schiatfeld.
Sale to commence between the hours of nine o'clock
In the forenoon ard four o'clock in the afternoon Of
said day, to wit, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
H. II. HINE,
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatine, Nov. 6, 1s63.-w4w Sc 90.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

SAFs AND SURE.-Rev. D. R. Clendenin,
Chicago ILL.,, says in letter: 81 can add
my testimony to the efficacy Of Mrs. s. A.
Aliens Worlds Hair Restorer and Zylobal-
samum, and say that have great confidence
in them, and would recommend them to my
friends and the public"
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Depot, 1913
Greenwich st., New York.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

The 35Tn at MEMPHIS. Mr.. Douglas,
of Co. G, 35th Iowa regiment, who arrived
home Tuesday, we learn that the regiment
had arrived at Memphis and would 60 to
Germantown, small station on the Memphis
and Charleston Railroad, about twelve or fif-
teen miles east from Memphis. We doubt
not the boys will relish the change.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

To Armenia stoddard, Eunico Stoddard, Wells stod-
dard, Elij,h stoddari Eliahim Ssodiard, John
stoddard, Mary Ross, Myra stoddard, Emma Baily
and Eunice Garrett, and all others whom it may
concern:
YOU hereby notiicj that An instrument Of writ.
ing purportingsto be the Will Of Andrew Stoddard,
deceased late Of tbs county of Muscatne. aud State Of
Iowa. opened ard publicly read in open court at
at the Court House in the city of Mpscatine the
first Monday in November A. d. 1858, and that Tdes
day. the first day of December, A. b. 1863 at O'Clock
A. NJ of said day has been fixed upon by said court
the time for proving said will
Dated at Muscatine, November %, 1868,
Nov. 6-w4w J. CARSKADDAN Co. Judge.
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w The disqualification under the
CONSUMPTION, on account Of physical in
irmities, framed previous to the late draft,
have been reduced in number, by an order
from the War Department, from fifty-one to
forty.one. Youth in .spectacles will take no.
tice that near sightedness henceforth does not
exempt. Specialized youth, if incapacitated
for field service, will surely serve their country
in the Invalid Corps
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MARRIED.

On the 18th inst, In Syracuse N r., by Rev. 8. r.
Fuller, MIR 0. s. TYaRY of this city, and Miss MAGGIE
T. BREMSEa, of Syracuse, N. Y.-NO Cards.
We most cordially extend congratulations the
happy pair. May long life and prosperity be of the
offspring of this union.
Two souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one"
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Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has
IN been duly appointed Executor of the Estate of
Jamss H. Graham, dscessed. late of Muscatns County
State Of Iowa. by the County Court OF said County.
All persons indebted to said Estate are r. quested to
make payment to the undersigned, at West Liberty,
Iowa.
All persons having claims against said estate re-
CURED to file the same in the Slice of the County
judge of said County. WIN. @. EVANS,
Executor OF the Estate Of James H. Graham, dec d.
Nov. 10, 1868. -w2w-prs fee 81
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Sherif's Sale.

DY virtue of . special execution to mo directed and
ID delivered from the office Of the Clerk of the Dis
trct Court of Muscaine County, State of Iowa. against
the goods and chatcls lands and teneents of Albert
O. Van Rps, ct have levied upon and will expose
TO sale Saturday, tho 18th day of December A. D.
1863 at the Court House door in tho city of Nusctn
the following described property, to wit;
Tho northwest quarter of section twenty COY in town
ship seventy eight u.s. north of ~ Of the
5th p No. containing one hundred and sixty acres,
or less, all in Muscatine county, Iowa
All Of which. much thereof may DO necessa-
ry will be sold to satisfy said special execution favor
of John A. GanO.
Sale to commence between the hours of nine o'clock
in the forenoon and four O'Clock in the afternoon Of
said day, to wit, at 10 O'Clock 4. d..
H. H. HINC, Sheriff,
Muscatine county, Iowa.
Muscatine, Nov. 20 w4w- prs foe IS.
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Oct. 80. 90.
STATE OF IOWA,1
NIascatine County. J
In the Go. Court Of said County.

TO James p Drake, Priscilla H. Drake Ruth D. Torbet
Almeria D. frooks, Aon Drake. Frank B. Drake, OIL
B.Torbet Major General VIM. +. H. Brooks, and
all others whom it may concern:
NOU are hereby notified that the undersigned, Ad-
Illustrator of the estate of James p Drake, junior,
deceased has filed in the office OF the County Judge Of
Muscatine County State of Iowa. hS petition, praying
for license to sell the real estate of said decedent in
der to Fay the claims lied and allowed against said
tate and that said petition will be heard at q regular
term of the County Court of said County to be held
Monday in December dee. 7th) 1868 at 10 o'clock
of said day. and that then and there appear and
show if you have, why the prayer of said Pc
tition should not DO granted
W. PENN. CLARKE,
Admir- of Est. OF James p. Drake, jr., decd.
Oct, 80 -W4w
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Public sale.

WILL heIsold At Public Auction at my residence,
w ne-half mile north of Mt. Grove School Hous.,
9weetland township, December lst 1853, the following
property:
HORSES AND CATTLE,
A REAPING MACHINE,
A TOP BUGGY,
CORN AND HAY,
And variety Of other articles, including nay all farm
ing utensils.
TEENS Credit will be given for thirteen months,
with approved sec urity, on over five dollars.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock A.
JONATHAN ADY.
Nov 10 1S63.W2W
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SEcxss1oN.-Secede from every name and
kind Of Saleratus except the Chemical Saler.
atus. This is the kind to use on every
occasion. For sale by all grocers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

CHICAGO, Nov Is"
Wheat was in fair demand and prices improved fully
&C % bu. No. Bed Winter 81 a. No Spring 81 Os1za
lc9 No Spring 81 ,Oss1 ,O5l Rejected Red 81 oOa
| l01, Rejected Spring 97s9S1ac.
The Flour market quiet but drm: Choice Spring
Extra s.. 65a6,O6. Spring supers $40.
Corn firm and advanced &c p bu.. bat buyers
were not snxious, and sales comparatively light
| at sssS9c for No. 1, and s7sssc for No.2
Cats were frmer at 63GGlc. Rye steady and firm
At 95c for No. l. and 93c for No. 2 Barley quiet At ST.
1917 for No. 2, and 81. 0Ofor Rejscted.
TIE general Provision market firm and active
Mess Pork newly packed sold At ST. and old Mess
At SIS ooa15,25 Hams 7Sa7e Cut Meats were quiet.
short clear Middes &c, picked Hams in demand
1t SIC Lard firm and higher, prime 11Aa1l32c.
Highwines were firm and advanced &c u GALLON sales
of 400 bbls. at &C.
advance of 10als@c p cwt Lots over zoe Ds ut 54os
$50.
Beef cattle are firm and steady previous quotations
Hogs very firm at 81, 2oa5,25 for heavy corn-fed
lots, medium to good "a, l0a4,S0.
GfocER1xs-Sugars 12as174c. Coffee, 32A35c FOR Rio
and 4Oa4lc for o. G. Java.
lBy Ielegraph.1
NEW YORK, Nov. IS.
FLourHghef; se,25s6 36 for Extra State; 81,
fbr B. H. o.
GRA1N-Wheat more active &c higher, 81 sSa1 43 for
Chicago Spring. seal "A Mil. Club: 3d. 42al ~ for
Amber Mil; 81, 45a1 so for Winter Red. Barley very
Arm. 4Oa1 80. Corn 1c lower, 81 OF in store Oats
frmsr; s4aS5c.
WHIsKY-Ffrmer, 55Lc.
srocKs-Lo wer, closed active. Money very actve at
&c. Sterling quiet at 62c.
GoLD-S16;
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OvERxAN's FERRY.-Jack Indie, formerly
ferryman at Browns Ferry, has leased Over
mans Ferry, and will be on hand night aud
day to accommodate those who desire to cross
Cedar River. oct1-w3m
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

Iowa REGIMENTS At SEA.-The goth, Dist,
22d and oath Iowa regiments compose part OF
General Dana's command, that lately sailed
from New Orleans. Destination unknown
Probably Mobile. Gen. Banks commands
tine expedition in person.
P.S.-The dispatches say Gen. Banks has
effected landing on the Texas bank Of the
Rio Grande.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

WAR TMEs.-Fifty cents per hour was
offered and paid men last Monday night by a
steamer at our levee, for rolling on board bar
rels of pork. "These be awful war times"
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
LIST OF LETTERS

LIST OF LETTERS
ID EMAINlEG In the Post Office, At Musestins, the
IL 14th day Of November, 1868
Persons cyng for any of the lowing sttsrs, ill
please say advertssd and give the date Of the list
GKNTLEMEN'S LIST.
AnsOn Harttmenn Adam
Banner Charles Maroin Janea NJ
Bear RA Montgomery CIV
Cooper Isaac HodgersJ II
Foster Isaac Saltus Co.
FUrguson Franklin Scott Dwight
GOe william ShweieI Frank
Hanson William
LADIES' LIST.
Ba,ny Mrs Catharin Lambert Elisabeth
Cush nan Miss Mary Smith Miss Kate
Cation Mrs Isabel Toll Miss Glove
HolcOmb Mrs Sibbis Waters Miss n G
JOHN MAXIM, P. n
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ID 1 II ID =.

In this city, Friday morning, November 13th 1868.
years.
On the 18th inst, of diptheria MARY IsABELLA HAR
vEr--aged years. 10 months and days.
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Estray Cattle-$1O Reward.

~ the Slough road, about the 9th OF August, two
cows and one hefer dsscrib follows A dark
brown COW, little white in the face, white TAIL ark
cd o the right hip. email red line backed cow
under bit cut OF the right eur. rod, line.hscks
haifer, under bit out of the right We will give
$40 to the person who will give nformaton where said
cattle may be found. KEELER Il BECHNAN
Oct
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1t is thought that proposition will be
made at the next session Of Congress to in
crease the Presidents salary.
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Original Notice.

STATE OF IOWA, Muscatine County, s..
VIM. X. Toles vs.. Mrs. s. W. Black and Edward P.
Jopss-Distriti Court Muscatine County, January
Term, 1864.
To Mrs. =. NJ. alias Eliza A. Black, and Edward P:
Jones':
Won hereby notified that there is now on file In
i the o'.ce of the Clerk of the District Court Of
Muscatine county, State Of Iowa, petition Of VIM. r.
Tollss. asking for decree for the specific perfo
Eliza A. Black, to convey to petitioner the following
described premises, for the Of eight hundred doll
lars down, to-wt The northwest quarter of section
nine (9) township seventy EIGHT north of range
east Of the 5h p Nj and that unless You appear there
to and defend before of the day next
term of the Distic Court of Muscaine county State
of Iowa, to be begun and holden the first Monday
OF January A D. 1864 default will be rendered against
you and udgHe rendered thereon accordance with
the prayer OF said petition.
A. J. LEFFINGWELL,
Oct. 80. Wi. 81, 90. Solicitor for Petitioner.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
HAIR DYE! HAIR DYE!
BATCHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE

rs THE BEST IN THE WORLD
The only Harmie'' True and Reliable Dye Known.
This splendid Hair Dye is Perfect-changes Red,
Rusty or Grey HAIR instantly to a GLossy Black or
Natural Broom. without Injuring the Hair Staining
the Skin, leaving the Hair Soft and Beautfu imparts
fresh vitality, frequently restoring its pristine
and rectes the i'll effects Of Bad Dyes The Genuine Ia
signed WILLIAM A. DATCHELOR, all others are
mere limitations, aud shoul be avoided. Sold by all
Druggists. DC. yAcroRY-s1 Barclay street. New York,
Batchelor's NsU Toilet Cream for Dressing
tho HAIR
tune 25-dAv1v
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Estray Colts.

kNSTRAYE0 from the subscriber, living in Louisa
~ county, near OnOnwa. two year old, dark bay
or brown mare rather high carriaged, trim mbed aud
small mead having speck upon eye and large abdo
men and one bay roam horse colt, year old, one
hind foot white and the other partly white.
Ten dollars reward will be paid any person giving
information that will lead to their recovery
Address, A. T. DILDINE,
Oct. 16-w4w. Ononwa Iowa
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HOsTETTER,s BITTERs.

Prepared BY HOSTETTHR's SMITH, Pittsburs.
Psnnsylvsnia.
Sold BY eli Druggists, Groosr and storstsspers eve.
ryNheye Nov. 2ow1y.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO MUscArINE COUNTY
Only forty-fve days for recruiting the
quo!a-227 volunteers of Muscatine county
or submit to draft Shall the number be
raised by enlistment and each recruit receive
the liberal bounty offered by the Government,
Or will our young men wait for the draft and
then go into the service without the bounty {?
We do no. understand that drafted men will
be entitled to bounty. Young men, think
of this. would like to see you and talk
with you on the subject, and take your names,
if you wish to enlist within the time above
named. l will insure you that you shall have
the first installment Of bounty and advance
wages-$75-and suit Of clothing as soon
as mustered in. Call on me at my Office, in
Muscatins, or on any of my appointed agents
in each town in this county. Don't delay, or
you will be too late to secure the bounty.
JACOB CoMProN,
Recruiting Agent, Muscatine Go.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUOHU,
HELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUCHU,
THE GRsAT DIURETIo.
THE GREAT p1uRETlc.
HELMBOLDS EXTRAOT BUCHU,
THE GREAT DIURETIe.
And positive and Specific Remedy for Diseases of the
Bladder, Organic Weakness. Kidneys.
Gravel, Dropsy.
And all diseases Of tie Urinary Organs.
see advertisement 10 another column Out 1t out, and
send for the medicine at once.
BxwABE on coUHrEsYEIrR.
will 1st Dec.
SAPONIFIER,
Or Concentrated Lye
FAMILY SOAP MAKER.
w "A IL makes high prices saponifer helps to re-
duce chem. 1t makes SOAP for FOUR cents pound
BY using your kitchen grease.
nH- CAUTION! Al spurious Lyes are offered also
be careful and only buy the PATENTED article put mp
| IN IRON cans; all others being COUNTERFElTS.
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.,
Philad elplAia--l37 walnut st.
Pittsburg-Pirt St. and Duquesne Way,
.dow
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

TIE WINTER TINE TABLE BY the new
winter time table, which went into effect last
Monday, trains leave this city for Grin
nell at s o'clock A. NJ, for Washington at
1920 A. NJ, and for the East at P NJ. They
arrive from the East at 1920 A. NJ, from
Washington at l:45 P. NJ, and from Grinnell
at $50 p. N. The morning train for WASH
ington passes the train which arrives here at
las, at Fredonia. This arrangement is much
better than the old running time in every
respect, as far as Muscatine is concerned
Enough time elapses between the coming in
and going out Of the Eastern mails to answer
letters on the same day they are received
The Western mail arrives in good season to
admit of answering correspondence by the
next mornings mail. We have not learned
whether the freight train from Washington,
arriving here at LAO, will carry passengers
beyond this station. We understand, how.
ever, that it will not.
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Recruiting Agent, Muscatine Co.

The FARMERS ORGAN.-We might fill a
column with flattsring notices Of the Prairie
Farmer that have lately appeared in our ex-
changes. 1t is evident that steadily grow.
ing popularity is attending the untiring efforts
of the publishers and editors of this long
established agricultural periodical. An ad-
vertisement in another column will give our
readers some idea of the journal. Send in
your subscriptions.
NOTICE. -There will be donation party
for the benefit Of Rv. W. Davis, of the
United Brethren Church, at his residences on
Walnut street, between I'd and Sd streets, on
Thursday evening, Nov. Goth, 1863.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
The Only Safe Stin'uAonf,

beinr mamie ctursd from sound and inuocuous mate.
ras and entirely free from acid elements present
more or less n ali tho ordinary onics and Of
the dav.
No family medicine has been universally, and, Il
may be truly added ssereey popular with the fntsi
gent portion Of the community, As
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Strayed.

IHROM the subscriber in this city, on Sunday, No
Il vember Sth, 1868, black Indian pony, about
years old, with white short name, left fore
leg white below the knee, with limp on the
knee, from old injury bis back shows saddle marks.
For information Of return Of said animal to tho store
of j. G. Gordon, in this city, suitable reward will be
given. L. KLEIN.
Nov. 19-d1w-wtf
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"INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION. ,
Fem ales-.Fe males.

In many Afections peculiar to Females tho ExrRAcr
BUcHU is unesualled by any other remedy, in Chic
preston of Customary Evlcnatons Ueerated or SER
rhous state of the Uterus Leuchor hoe Whites Ster
ility. and for all complaints Incident to the SEX
ton, or In the
DECLINE OR CHANGE OF LIFE,
Take no more Balsam, Mercury, or unpleasant Medi.
cines for unpleasant and dangerous distases.
HELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUcHU AND IMpRoy.
ED ROSE WASH CURES
SECRET DISEASES
In all their stages, At little Expense.
Little or 20 change In Diet, No inconvonisncs,
And Exposure.
1t frequent desire and gives strength to Urn
ats thereby Removing Obstructious, Preventing and
Curing Structures of the Urethra, allayiug Pain and
Inflammation, frequent IL the class of diseases and
sxpelling all Poisoned Diseased and WORKOUT Matter
THOUSANDS UPON THOUsAN d. who have been the vic.
tim, of Quacks, and who have paid hearu fees to bs
cured in q short time, havo found they deceived
and that the "POISON'' has, by the of spoweIf
ngents bee dried up in the systen break out
in aggravated form, and PERHAPS after Marriage.
Use HyLMnoLDs ExrR, BUcHU for all affections and
Diseases of the URINARY ORGANS, whether existing
in MALE or FEMALE. from whatever cause original.
ing and 10 matter of HOW LONG STANDING.
Diseases of these Organs require the aid Of DTU.
RETIC. HELMB0LDS EXTRACT BUCHU IS THE
GREAT DIURRTIC, and IL certain have the desired
effect in al Diseases for which 1t 10 reco mmendsd
Evidence OF the most reliable and responsible char
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Price 81 per bottle, OF six for s..
Delivered to any address, securely packed obs.r-
Walton.
Describe Symptoms in all Communications.
Cures Guaranteed! Advice Gratis!
Address letters for inform alton to
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HELMB0LD'5 Medical Depot
HELMBeLD'S Drug and Chemical Warehouse,
3o4 broadway, New York.
BEWARE OF CCUNTERFEITS AND UNPRINOI-
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" " Extract Buchu.
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Improved Rose Water.
--.O:-
All DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
ASK FOR HELMBOLDS. TAKE NO OTHER.
Cut out the Advertise ment and send for it.
AND AVOID IMPOSITION AND EXPOSURE.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

In many Affections peculiar to Females tho Exrs Ac,
BUCHU is unesualed by any other remedy as in Chic
rosis or Retention. IrreSnlarity Panfulness or Sup
preston of Customary Ev,cnatons liberated or scir
rhous state of the Uterus suchor hoe Whites tier
ility, and for all complaints Incident to the sex
whether arising from lndscretion, Habits of Dssipa
ton, or In the
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

A GENEROUS OFFER.--Dr. j. S. Horton, of
this city, has generously donated forty cords
of wood to the Rel eff Committee for the ben
eft of the needy families of soldiers, on the
sole condition that the men of the city will
cut and transport the same to the city. This
is a generous offer and should be accepted at
once. The wood is badly needed by the wives
and families of our brave soldiers. We are
assured that if the citizens of town do not
accept the offer, those of the country will
Do not let our manhood be put to the blush.
We hereby offer either to cut, or furnish Gan
able bodied relation" to do it for US, one cord,
provided the requisite number of men can be
obtained in the city to finish the job, Of
which we entertain no doubt. 1--WE can't cut
wood, oh no." Just try us on, that's all.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
HOsTETTER'S BITTERS

produce effects which must be experienced witnessed
before they be fully appreciated In cases Of
stuional Weakness, Premature Decay and Debility and
Decreptitude arising from Old Age, it exercises fns
electric influence In the convaiescsnt stages Of ell
diseases It operates delightful invigoranf Wnen
the powers of relaxed 1t operates 10 fsen.
force and e-estahlfsh them,
Last, but not lehst, 1t is
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

FAIR WEATHER CHRrsrIANs.-A couple Of
Irlshmen were on raft up at Dubuque, Iowa,
so it is sad, which came so near being
wrecked that one of them dropped upon his
knees and began praying vocferously, but
suddenly casting his eyes on his companion
beheld him very coolly sounding the depth of
the water.
Whats that yer dom Mike ?" said he, "get
down on your knees now, for there isn't q
minnit between us an Purgatory"
"Be aisY, Pat ~ said the other, as be coolly
continued to punch the water with his pole
"Bc aisy now What's the use O. prayin
whin a felly can fetch bottom wild pole 2"
Mike is pretty fair specimen Of large
class of Christians who prefer to omit prayer
so long as they are sure they can ''tetch bot
TOM"
The ball given in New Yo k on the evening
of the 9th inst, in honor of the Russian Off
GERS, was attended by $500 persons, and cost,
including the outlay for ball dresses. wine,
&C., nearly million and half dollars
Who can estimate the good that money would
have accomplished. had it been appropriated
for the benefit of our suffering soldiers.