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The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-02-07

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r The SURPRISE on THE Sroso RIVER Loss OF
THE Gus- Boar ISAAC saIrH. On the afternoon
Of the Slst ult the gun-loat Isaac Snnith, Iieuten
ant Commander connosers, steamed from her an
ehofage at the mouth of the stono up that river,
to make he usual daily reconnaissance. in order to
sobserye the operations Of the rebels on either
bank. She passed up three or four miles, without
seeing, SO far as her conduct shows any new signs
of the enemy. She came to anchor for short
time, aad then started to return to her post where
she had left the Commodore McDonoIgh, Lieuten-
ant Commander Bacon, her consort. she had not
proceeded far, before the enemy opened upon her
with three batteries, planted either side of the
river, which they had carefully concealed from
view and only unmasked when they were enabled
to get cross fire upon the Isaac mith. Some Of
the guns We're evidently pieces of considerable
calibre. The Isaac Smith Immediately returned
the fire, and continued her course down the river
for fifteen or twenty minutes, when she was disa-
bled by the explosion of her boiler from the
euemy's guns, and ran ashore, in such position
that her guns could not be brought to bear upon
The rebel batteries In this position after sustain
ing while the heavy and probably destructive fire
of the enemy, she struck her colors Meanwhile
the Commodore McDonouyh had slipped her cable
on the discharge of the first gun, and steamed rap
idly up to the aid of the Isaac Smith. But she
was not able to render any assistance. An explC-
sion was observed on the Isaac Smith, probably
from the boiler, and she was then seen to run
ashore. The McDonough on getting within range,
opened on the rebels and continued her fire until
darkness closed down. She then returned down
the river, and on the following morning, she again
pushed up and resumed her fire On the rebel po-
sitions Having expended most of her ammunition
she was finally withdrawn and came to this port to
report to Admiral Du Pont, and replenish her
magazines. She has since returned to her station
at Stono. When last seen the l. aac Smith was
surrounded by three tugs from Charleston, which
had come through the Wappoo cut, which were
engaged in removing guns, munitions, &C., from
her, preparatory to towing her to the city. They
have doubtless anchored Ter before this, along
side of one of the Charleston docks, and We shall
probably soon see her cruising around with the
rebel flag flying, about the harbor of that city.
The loss on the Isaac Smith was doubtless con-
siderable. She carried heavy battery very we'll
in smooth water, but like many of the purchased
ships, now in the navy, was unfit for deep sea
cruiser. Originally she was a North River cattle
barge, and was untitled to sustain sharp action.
She was gallantly fought, and succumbed only at
the last
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-02-07

FoKTRoYAL. SATURDAY, FEB. Z, 1863.


5 THE ACHrEvElHNrso or tbs CoLoRED TROOPS
We yield a considerable portion of our paper to-
day to the report of Col. Higginson, whose expe-
dition returned from the st. Mary's River week
40 From all accounts the negroes acted bravely
throughout the fight, or series of fights, which they
had with the enemy. 1t was difficult to keep them
in me; but this difficulty arose from their ar
Cor and their zeal, rather than from cowardicc or
fear. AS bushwhackers they realized the highest
expectations of their friends. They brought away
with them no small amount of captured property,
and left behind such evidences of their determina-
ton as must be convincing to the rebels, if not to
ourselves, of the fact that negroes can be made
efee tive soldiers. In a nocturnal contest with a
company ofrebel cavalry, at quarters so close that
bayonets were used, thirteen saddles were empticd
and the enemy put to utter rout and in d. seen
ding the river St. Mary's, many confederate
sharpshooter was brought down by Sambos un-
erring aim.
But the saddest feature Of the expedition was
the death of Captain A. P. Clifton. commander Of
the steamer John adams. From Major Brucn, of
Gen Saxton's staff, we learn Concerning this sor-
rowful event some particulars which are unmen-
toned in Col. Higginson's report. 1t was on
Thursday, the Goth, while returning homewa,d,
that he was shot. He was standing outside the
wheel-house, careless Of the leaden stolm about
h N, when mimic ball entered his bia:n and
another struck him in the abdomen. He fell and
never spoke again. The fatal shot was fired by
sharpshooter concealed in a tree-top on the bank.
The later's rifle had scarcely been discharged
when one ofthc negroes drew a bead on him, and
down he tumbed to the ground.
Captain Clifton had served in this department
since its occupation by our forces. Having in
former years been pilot between Charleston, Sa-
vannah, and New York, his intimate knowledge Of
tine coast reo dered his services unusually valuable.
Added 10 this he was as genill and open-hearted
as hc was lrave and cool-headed. He was a true
friend, as well rs true patriot. Cpo: his family,
re iients of Beaufort, the news of his death must
Lave fallen overwhelmingly. In common with
every one in the Depa, tment, We -nder them what
coincidence our heartfelt sorrow and sympathy
may give.
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PkoaorIoss.-The following promotions have
recently been made in the New York Volunteer
Engineers, Col. F. w. Serrell We understand
that by recent order from the War Department
this regiment is to be increased TO three batalions
ofsix hundred men each, emitting it to three
Majors
Captains James f. Place and Fred. E. Graef, to
be Majors; lst Lieutenants Thomas B. Brooks and
John L. Suess to be Captains; I'd Lieutenant
Henry N. Dalrymple, to be lst Lieutenant and
Adjutant; I'd Lieutenants Charles T. Hartman,
George Edwards, Otto yarnum, Thomas P. Rush
by, Wilson Bruyn, J. S. Baldwin and Vincent
Brown, to be lst Leutenants Sergeant P. Nc
Guire (Regular) to be 1st Lieutenant Sergeants
]. H. Harold, c. S. Wilken, n. NJ. Edwards, James
Baxter and Henry Mehlis, to be I'd Lieutenants.
-Privates George W. Bailey and David Bailey,
Co. I, 9th Connecticut Volunteers, have been COM
missioned as Second Lieutenants in regiment Of
Missouri Volunteers.
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ADDITIONS TO THE SIGNAL CoRps.-By recent
order from Department headquarters, Lieutenants
John NJ. Head, Sd N. H. Volunteers, Marshal P.
Hawkins, Sd N. H. Volunteers, Thomas f. Weber,
9th Pa. Volunteers, and Thomas H. Carrique, Sd
R. l. Volunteers, have BEEN detailed as Acting
Signal officers, with orders to report to Lieut.
Taft f.; instruction in the code.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-02-07

: DIscHARaED.-Surgeon w. H. Tanner, of tie
41th New York, has been honorably discharged
from the service en- account of disabil ty.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1863-02-07

REsIHSAr1oS.-The resignation of second Lieu
tenant W. c. Williams, 55th Pennsylvania Volun.
teers, was accepted on the Cd instant.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
The Early Physical Degenerscy Of
I'm E RICAN p For l. E.
1uar pua1Isnrn ny mn. sraxx Il


JUST PUBLISHED By DIR. STONE,
Physician to the Troy Lang a~d Aygis.ic L.sts.ss.
Trsstiss on the VI early physical decline Of
American psople-the causes u nervous debility,
consumption and marsauus
This work 10 one of high moral tone. written In
moral consciousness Of oil parents and guardians sspe
cisy ans scientific and reliable aids aud treat
meut fIr cure.
1t will b. sent BY mail ON receipt of Two e cents
N Parents and guardians! young men and ladies
fail not to scnd and get this book.
A word Of solemn Conscientious advice to
those who will reflect.
class Of msladics prevail to fsarfal extent 10
nunty booming q least 100 youth: q both sexes
annually to an early grave. Those diseases yer,
impsrfscty undsrsood Their external
OF symptoms nervous debility, relaxation and
haustion or wasting and consumption Of the
whole bsdy shortnsss Of breathing hurried breath
ing ascending hill flight Of airs, great pal
ohroat shaking Of the b. ds aud limbs aversion
listy aud to bust study dimness Of eye sight
ross Of memory dizziness Of hsnd neuralgia pain IN
bous parts OF the body pains IN the back limbs u3
cage, dyspepsia indgvs rrtguArty Of the bow
tp dersnged sections Of the kidneys nd other GLANDS
" the body, sucorrh0a alsur sbus &c., vrulsnt
diseases in both male aud female. Likewiss spilspsy
hyeteria and nervous spasMs.
Now, IN nnsty-niae cases out Of every hundred.
named - consumption Of the lungs and that most in
sidions and willy form Of consumption OF the spinal
nerves. known Tables Oorsaies and MeSenterca have
their seat and origin diseases Of the Pelvic Vscers
Hence the want Of Of the old school practice 10
treating symptoms only.
DR.. Andrew ston,. Physician to the Troy Lung and
Hygiene Institution engaged in treating this
class Of modern maladies with the most astonishing
SUCCESS. The treatment adopted by the Institution IL
new. It 10 based upon scientific principles. with
discovered remedies, without minerals pisons he
facilities Of cure such that patients BE- cured ct
their homes IN any Of the country from accurate
descriptions Of their by letter. and have the psd
cinAs sent them bV mall Printed
toros will BE- forwarded on application.
~ Consumption. catarrh aud diseases Of the throat
cured we'll At tho homo Of patients Ut tho Institu
ton, by sending the Cold Msdicated InhYlsg Bal.nm
&c Vnpors with inhaler. and ample directions for their
use, and direct correspondence.
Patients applying for in err gstories advice must
enclose return stamps to meet attention.
The attending Physician will be found the IL stu-
tfon for consultation from .. M to p m. Sunday,
In the forenoon. Sly StT 3tfF'a sts ~
Address, pr. ANDREW STONE,
Physician to the Troy La & and HYGIENE Institute
ard Physician for Diseases Of the Heart Throat aud
Lungs. e6 Fifth street, Troy, N. Y.
jan 20 '63-dkw1yr
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
Mass Meeting.

The loyal masses Of Muscatine county are
invited to meet in the City of Muscatine, on
Saturday, February 2sth. Lay aside your
old party Names Come as unconditional
Union men. Let us demonstrate that the in
dustrious, intelligent, patriotic tax payers Of
the Banner War County, are not tired of a
war they did not commence Let US show
the Tories in our midst who we are, and
what we intend to do. Let every earnest
Union man come. Let every wavering, un.
settled mind be there. The Hon. G. G: Cole,
of Des Moines Hon. David Rorer, of Bur-
lington; H. r. Claussen, John F. Dillon and
other distinguished gentlemen are expected
to address you.
Arrangements have been made for addresses
in the German language. Let our German
citizens from every township meet with us.
"The Constitution as it is-the Union as it
was"
BY our numbers, by our enthusiasm, by
our devotion, let us have meeting that will
strike terror into the hearts of those among
US. who would betray our country for South
ern gold and cotton.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20

WHOLESALE ISLANDER. The Courier Of
yesterday morning contains the following
characteristic paragraph: e
"Now our readers might possibly believe
the evidence given by . horse-thief, a counter:
feiter, or any other penitentiary convict, but
we never could coax them to believe the state
ment Of an abolition preacher. -
An "abolitionist," in the general accepts
ton Of the term, is one who thinks slavery
ought to be abolished. Every minister Of the
gospel in this city is Of that class, and at
least ninety-nine out Of every hundred else
where. According to the Courier, however,
they are worse than horse-t thieves or counter
feitetsl - eA7 g
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20

WMr. Richardson, Cashier of the Branch
Bank, received few days ago from friend
in New York, carte de visit containing full
length portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Charles STRAIT
ton, (Tom Thumb.) 1t was taken by Brady,
of New York, and is an excellent picture
An ordinary chair is introduced into the
scene, in order to show their height. Tom
wears pleasant smile on his countenance, as
though the entire affair twas pleasant to
take.' His bride also looks pleased. A
great number of these cart<s have been sold
throughout the country. a.f @
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20

RESIGNED. We learn that Rev. John
Uford, for many years pastor Of Trinity
Church, in this city, has resigned his charge,
his official duties as Chaplain of the 9th Iowa
regiment preventing his attendance here. We
hope he may be reinstated at the close Of the
war. =
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20

LIEUT.. CABLE WOUNDED. - Our gallant
young friend, Lieut.. Cornelius Cadle, was
slightly wounded in skirmish before Vicks-
burg, few days since. The affair is thus
described in special dispatch to the St. Louis
Democrat
Last Thursday force from McArthur's d.
vision was sent to Richmond, La, and cap
tured the telegraph Office atTallula, La, with
a large number of messages, and destroyed
several miles, where this line extended from
Lake Providence and Tallula, and was used
to telegraph the names of the steamers pass
ing down the river. Just in front of Rich
mond they had a skirmish with the rebel cav
airy over deep bayou. We lost one, who
was severely wounded-Corporal Brisby, of
the 18th illinois, and three horses killed
Night coming on they retired to camp. On
the following Saturday the same force visited
Richmond, and shelled the town, driving the
Confederates out of it in considerable confu-
sion.
Six men crossed the bayou on RATS and
entered the town, when they were fred upon
by the rebels, who were concealed in house,
and compelled to beat ahasty retreat. Lieut..
Cadle, of McArthur's staff, was shot in the
cheek, the ball passing out behind his ear
The wound is slight. The town was subse'
quently shelled and the house whence the
firing proceeded destroyed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20

EA noblemsn having givens grand
party, his tailor was among the company, and
was thus addressed by his lordship:
"My dear sir, remember your face, but
forget your NAME" The tailor whispered II
made your bresches." The nobleman took
him By the hand, and thus exclaimed, sAaj-
Of Brooches an happy to 80 you. ss4ss .aais~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
M Ark EFT S.

.s.-.t MuscArINE, Feb. 10.
wHxAr-ws quote rejected spring at rs, and No
spring 1t l DOC. Fall 8, 90 TO $1,l0.
OoaN.-3Oc, shslled and unsheied.
OATs.-43c
RYR.-Steady At oDc
PARlEY.-ln demand At G5aS5:.
PorAf0Ks-60c. .
BUrTBR.-1Sxl5c.
SoRGHUM MoLAssEs-30a5Oc.
EG0s - 7aSc.
BRAss.-In good demand at 81, 95aSl5o according to
quslity.
ONIONS -Scarco at 81.
GRExN ArPLEs-S120a1,25
Bssr OArrLs.-$1, 75s32O0 per cwt
Hoas-33,S5a4,5.
LARD.-7a8c.
SHorLDE ss.-(Country cured) At &c.
HANs.-tCountry cured at &c.
CLEAu Sipbs.-4a5c.
HIDEs.-Green &c. green salt 61s7c, dry 1oc, dry
dint lac.
FLouK-S2 75a3, rs
HAY-rimothy 8. 0oa6,oo per ton.
WooL-50c per pound.
WnIsK Y.-d0c.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
LUMBER MARKET.

OHlCAGO, Gu los
Tho advance the rate for Gold to caused moro
frmness in the leading markets at the opening and
prices on Flour, Wheat, Corn and Provisions ruled
higher but later dispatches from Now York. quoting
Gold Mt 16O1 with dropping tender cy caused reae'
tion and the advances maee at the opening lost
before the close.
There was fair demand for Spring grades Of Wheat
and prices advanced to 81 2lal s for No. and oSa
10 for No Spring, but at close prices ruled Yale
lower-Rejected Spring was neglected and dull-No.
Bed Winter, $l,25.
There was . fair demand for Flour, and the market
with aaes OF hite Winter Extras At
775-Red Winter, S6,5OSpring Extras at S. $4,000.
Corn was firm at 5Ss54hc.
Oats were steady and firm at 57s57]ac.
Rye in good request 1t S31ac. T.. ...-
Barley quiet.
Live Hogs ruled firm with an upward tendency
Dressed Hogs were in good demand and about &c per
cwt higher The bulk of the sales at 81 2oa490
lots dividing 200 lbs. but in aoa
1 IS paid. -s..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
Notice

Is hereby given that the undersigned has been ap.
i pointed Administrator of Charles @. Clark, decd.
come forward and pay the same. AL persons having
claims sad estate required to file the same
with the County Judge Of Muscatne county Iowa. &C.
cording to law. 8. 8. MOORE, Admlnistras0r.
Atalissa, Feb. 18, 1o63-d1t
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
J MARRIED.

Feb l5th 1863 at tho reside OF Mr. Dean. In the
city Of Muscatine, bv Rev. John n. Power, Mr..
THOMAS W. TlLroS and Miss Alfalfa SHAW - both Of
this city.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
Law AND REAL ESTATE.
=. 6. q. HAYES l. Bro,

1AWYEkS AND COMMERCIAL BKOKBK4v
Continue TO buy and sell Real Estate: great deal
Of Real Property will change hands between and
next autumn, and thoss wko = dsb w do sell 10 ss
There 10 considerable demand for improved farms IN
thie county, and make occasional sales to spsculato
Send in your numbers. We examine titles:
~ 80 ssssa p es.as @. G.. HAYES BROTHER.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
For tho Journal.

1t has seemed proper and obligatory to the
undersigned, Ministers of various denomina-
tons in this city and vicinity, to make, at the
present time, declaration Of what, in their
opinion, are principles of great importance,
and in which they are happy to believe the
great mass of the members of their various
churches and of all intelligent, moral and
Christian people are agreed. They do this
with the hope Of thereby helping the cause
of righteousness and truth in the land.
Believing that, in the good providence Of
God, the time has come in which the system
of slaveholding, as practiced in these United
States, is to come to an end, they rejoice in
that just and wise measure of the President,
the Commander. Chief Of the Army and
Navy, by which liberty has been proclaimed
to all slaves in the rebel States or parts of
States. They see in this removal, to SO great
an extent, of the great cause Of the rebellion,
the dawn of light and hope for our beloved
country and of great promise to the poor and
oppressed the world over. They consider,
however, that, whatever may be the opinion Of
men, as to the wisdom of the measure, it
having been the measure adopted by our
President and Commander and confirmed, al
so, by the Congress of the United States, It
is the duty of all loyal and patriotic and es-
pecially Christian men to sustain the Gov
eminent in every possible and right way.
And we believe that all opposition to it, is,
at the root, the offspring Of two moral delin-
quencies said by the Apostle Jude to be often
united, viz: "defiling the flesh and despising
dominion" And we shall greatly regret if
any unthinking, honest, working men Of our
State are misled, contrary to their oscn in
terests, and contrary to the truth, by the
sophistry Of those to whose support will be
found rallying the licentious and incorporate
and insubordinate of large cities and towns.
The law of duty to God, the law Of love to
our neighbor, the laws of patriotism and hui
mainly unite in demanding Of us all vigor-
Gus, unyielding support to our Government
in its present measures of emancipation.
JOHN II. Power, Pastor NJ. E. Church.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
AUDITORS OFFICE, Iowa, !
DGa MOinoS. Eeh z 1879

Oos moluoss Heo D, 1000
1t IL hereby certified That this third day Of Feb.
ruary. 1863 sworn statement filed In this Office.
showing the condition Of the Charter Oak Life Insur
ance Company, located at Hartford, in che State Of
Connecticut, the twenty-seventh day Of January,
D. 1868, in accordance with provision of an act
Of the General Assembly of the State of Iowa. entitled
An act in relation to Insurance Companies approved
January 2Sth 1857 and act amendatory thereto up
proved February 9th 1858, and act in relation to
Life Insurance ompsnes, approved March 18th. 1862,
that said statement shows that said Company 10 pos
sesssd Of the requisite of capital and invested
- required by Law.
Authority Is therefore given to the above named
Company to transact business Of Life Insurance In this
State in accordance with the laws thereof until the
slst day Of January, A. thousand eight hundred
and sixty -four.
1t 10 also certified, That Thomas D. Smith, Fsq., of
Muscatiue. has been duly appointed by said Comp my
their lawful and Attorney in tho county Of Mus
catine with full to take risks of insurance there
In, and to acknowledge service of process provided
BY law, upon his Ming with the Clerk of tho District
Court In and for said county, certified copy Of the
statement file in this Office 1t il further certified
that the attached 10 and copy Of tho said
statement. n IF
.-.---. In testimony Whereof have hsreunto set
sEAL: nay hand and affixed my seal Of Office, this
'.----' third day of February, A. D. 1853.
4. J. w. CATTELL, Auditor Of State.
YalJ fO.d1v3v
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20
For the Journal.

The members of the Union Benevolent So
ciety wish to give a full statement to the
public, of the money that has been in their
possession during the winter, and the use
that has been made Of it.
We have had in all 1858 10. Out Of this
we have furnished wood, -four and other nee
essaries to fifty families Of soldiers. We
have expended $s5 in wood, SIS for -four and
the balance, $98 70, in groceries, clothing,
medicine, &c. Our funds are exhausted and
many families must suffer, perhaps perish,
unless assistance can be rendered soon.-
What is to be done, is question we ask
ourselves, and to which there seems to be no
answer.
Will not our citizens come to their relief,
and bring of their abundance?
Provisions of all kinds would be acceptable
Iffarmers would bring wood, vegetables, meat,
or such things as they have, many families
might be made comfortable, who are now
wanting the common necessaries of life. The
husbands, fathers and sons of these families
are fighting our battles-is it christian is i
patriotic, to let them suffer? ~ ..ss H.
Mrs. O. W. BROWN, President.
Mrs. DE-. WATERS, Secretary. =
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20

PATRIOTIC, VERY George Francis Train
boosted in Davenport that he had been offer
ed million pounds sterling for his railroad
interests in England. Yet he is parading the
country, professedly on : mission for the
popular good, and asking seventy-fve dollars
per night for his abuse of army officers, who
he says are only interested in making money
out of the war aa ,s.4
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-20

SHERIFF'S SALE.
DY virtue Of special execution to directed and
ID delivered from the oics Of the Clerk Of the Dis
rict Court Of Muscatne county, State of Iows against
the goods and ohsttels, lands and tensments Of
4. 8. Brooks. have levied upon and will expose to
sale on Thursday, the 10th day of March. A. D. 1865
ct the Court House door in the city Of Husoatne
following described property, to w.t.
o in the town Of West Liberty, according to the re
corded plat of said town Of Robinsoa Spencer Clark
ell in Muscatine county, Iowa.
All Of which, much thereof may be necessary,
viii sold sasy said special execution in favor Of
Low, Brothers 4 Ross.
Sale to commence between the hours Of nine O'Clock
In the and four o'clock In the afternoon oil
said day, to wit, at ton O'Clock, A. II.
q. b. HIND.
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatine, Feb. 10th, 1s63--w4 IS 90.