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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

SENATOR. GRIMEs ON THE STUMp.-The
Republican State Central Committee announce
20 appointments for Hon. J. w. Grimes to
addressthe people of the Central and North
erniparts Of the State, extending from the Sd
of September to the 9th of October. He will
speak in Muscatine on the 4th of September.
Senator Harlan is also announced in list
of appointments throughout the Southern
part of the State. Htr
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

TROUBLE IN THE 35rH IowA.-We under
stand that Capt Keller and Orderly Blanck.
of Go, A, S5th Iowa. have been put under ar
rest by Gen. Sherman. 1t appears that a
private of Company A, in obedience to an or
der from Capt. (Acting Major) Keller, through
Orderly Blanck, set fire to cotton gin, which
Gen. Sherman regards IS wanton destruc
ton of property, and has accordingly held
them for trial for the offense. We earnestly
hope that the investigation Of the affair will
establish the innocence of the accused Of any
intent to violate orders or commit an act of
wanton mischief.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

~ It is confidently asserted that a poor
young man has but two alternatives, to 60 to
work or to 60 to ruin. A great number
choose the latter. 1t is singular choice, but
those who make it may be seen any fine day
lounging in squads about the corners of the
streets, with stumps ofcigars in their mouths,
or with tumblers of villa;nous spirits in their
hands,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
BLACKSMlTHING.

Zone door above the Postoffce.1
TAKE THIS METHOD OF INFORMING THE
i Public that am doing Blacksmithing in all its
branches, and especially ds intend that my HORSE
fort the Horse and ensure health and elasticity to
the foot, without which it is impossible to have per-
feet horse. can refer to a number of gentlemen in
this city. and also In the country, who give
attering account of with defective feet than
am willing to say of myself All ask is fair trial.
None but the best of Charcoal Iron used in the
ufacture Of my Horse and Mule Shoes.
Also, there is, occupying part of my shop, Wood
Workman, who Can do a. good work on either Wagons
or Bugges as can be done in this city.
nov6dawtfs 9Gi s. GEORGE PERRY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
Two PICTURES. Last evenings Courier
gives two pictures Of Thanksgiving day.
Look on this.

Two PIcruREs.-Last evenings Courier
gives, two pictures Of Thanksgiving day
Look on this
THANKsGIvING.-The Presidents thanks:
giving came off il, our city yesterday. Bust
ness was carried on about the same as usual
the stores being open andxquite brisk
trade vas kept up al the day Even this
fan preferable to going to church and listen
ing to an abolition Sermon. In fact, wekpow
of no vice SO communicating to the morals. as
going to church on the Sabbath, or Thanks
giving day, and swallowing an abolitiSn ser
mbn:-gss - .,i
And then on that: 49,
RUNAwAY.-A man, woman.and boy
started out yesterday for Thanksgiving ride.
Perhaps the man was sober-perhaps other
wise-in fact more otherwise than sober,
The wagon IN which this " tfio' started out,
came, down tho Avenue little faster than the
law Allows The boy unused to such rapid
method Of travelling, and unable to hold on,
was spilled out, slightly. bpaising his shins,
The wagon and horse kept on, until the two
articles brought'up irr Eckers lumber yard
throwing the wopan out Off the wagon and
severely bruising her head, but not troubling
the driver much. The driver was subse-
quently taken before Mayor Funk and fined
SO and costs for his sport. ~eA
1t is evident that this man had been
swallowing something more diluted than
an abolition sermon. He no doubt thinks
with the Courier that he was not guilty o.
so gross vice as going to church on Thanks
giving day. Why didn't Mayor Funk ':jerk
up" the FIVE or six hundred of our citizens
who went to church and fine them at least
five dollars apiece? That would have beer
in accordance with the Courier code of eth
hs.--Dailv, 8th. ----sc---~..> 800
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

PREcocIrY IN HENs-A resident of South
Salem, N. j., had one hen this spring, which
he set in May, AID she hatched and reared a
brood of chickens, ten in number. Soon aft r
the first chickens were Matched, the hen began
to lay, and then set age 10, having second
brood, nine in number The first chickens,
partaking somewhat Of the nature Of the old
hen-we mean as to being smart-surpr lsed
their owner by present ng him with an egg,
the age of the pullets then being only three
months and twenty four DAYS. -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

My DROPS TO CURE Suppress Jon of the Msn.es from
hateves c..qs,. though should be taken 80
certain if pregnancy be the cause, these DROPS
would bS sure to produce miscarriage they will also
certaiiy PREVENT conception II tai en- two or three
days before the monthly period; therefore 1 wish it
distinctly understood that do not hold myself respon
sibie whom used under such circumstances. Y '4f 81
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

J.. SAD AccmENT.-James Eckel, aged ten
years and six months, was drowned IN the
river, nesr the foot of Mulberry street, Mon
dsy.-'Hewa bathing q number Of other
boys, and accidentally getting beyond his
depth, and Being unable to swim, sank to rise
no more in life, at almost the very spot where
little John Mccullough was drowned several
weeks ago. His body was recovered after a
short search, and taken to heresidence Of his
bereaved and almost distracted parents.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

p@ letter was recently received at the Post
Office in Cleveland, directed g To the big
butcher, at Cleveland, with a big wart on his
nose" The clerks II the Office, knew the
man. but were afraid to present it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

~When a young lady takes the helm Of
q boat, it is generally for miss steery us pur
pose. (The author Of the above is non est
man.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

Rev. Charles Beecher was convicted BY the
Ecclesiastical Council, representing fourteen
churches, before which be has been tried for
heresy. -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

nM. You have no business to have busid
ness with other peoples business; but min
your own business, and that is business
enough for any business man.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
Original Notice.
THE STATE s,r1 OF c IOWA ss. r

THE STATE OF IOWA,
Muscatine County, So .'
To Albert Barton You hereby notified that there
will be file before tine 10th day Of July, A. D.
1861 in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court Of
Muscatine County, State of Iowa. petition of S. &C.
linda Barton plaintiff claiming of you defendant
of amony, the custody Of your Jesse Alonzo Bar
ton and oh other relief the Court may meet
Now unless you appear thereto and Defend or be-
fore of the second day of the term of said
Court, commencing the third Monday of October.
D. 1858. default will be entered against you and udg
ment rendered thereon and decree entered prayed
in the said petition.
- ~; HANNA FITZGERALD,
July 17-w4w. 4s Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

e Tn Presidents SALARY.-Presiden Lin
coin has not drawn his salary for the past
wear from the Treasury. When reminded
Nv friends that by putting the same upon in
t - he would receive an income Of It least
Il 200. he replied that he thought the United
St.tes needed the use of the money quite as
nnch A any person, and be would let Il re.
.-s;r Waahinaton telegram.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

1t Il impossible,to enjoy the bloom of health, and
vvacity of .pits. unless the Menses regular
tho time, the quantity and quality. when they are
obstructed. makes her efforts to obtain for 1t
other outlet, and unless these efforts of nature
assisted the patient usually experiences Dsspon.
dsncy, Nervousnes., and finally CoNsUhPTIoN as.
sumes It's sway and prematurely terminates misers
BILE life. ''' 3 Il
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
Threshing! Threshing!!

HATCH & FULLERTON, with their TORNADO
Ill MACHINE, are now prepared to do all jobs in Q
workmanlike manner. Remember rnN Machine has Q
and all the modern improvements.
Muscatne, July 2l.w2m.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
SURE TO DO GOOD
SURE TO DO GOOD!
SURE TO DO GOOD!
SURE 10 DO GOOD!

could furnish any quantity of testimonials of its
efficacy from my patients, but the practice Of pa
radng bought and fictitious ones before the public ii
prevalent do not deem it advisable My object is
to place my medicine before the publie not alone to
make money but do good. 1t is proverbiay true OF
the American Ladies that perfectly healthy
can be found in any vicinity. 90 s-sy
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

t.-~., Original Notice. I.-g,
THE STATE OF IOWA, -
Muscatine County,
To John S. Whittlesey and Lafayette Parker:
i the Office Of the Clerk of the District Court of
Muscatine county, State of Iowa, petition of Aling
and Williams plaintiffs, claiming of you defend
of nine -four dollars and interest the
from the ,ond day of October, 1861. being the
balance due your promss note for the sum Of
four hundred and eight dollars, dated January 10th,
1885, and yable four months after date to the order
of G. AIin, Co.. Which said petition asks attach
against the property, not exempt from execution,
Of you the said Lafayette Parker. % .lis = !
Now unless you appear thereto, and defend, on or
before Of the cond day of the next term Of said
Court commencing the thf Monday Of Octo Der
1863 default will be entered against you and judgment
rendered thereon. = g--..--.t, e.
~H" HANNA FITZGERALD,
,a s.a.5t- atl Attorney for Plaintiff.
july31 w4w-rrs fee S.. t-,l5 sr-.s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
q Ayers &,
PILLS.

Are you sick, feeble, and
complaining? Are you out
Of order, with your system
deranged, and your feelings
uncomfortable These symp-
toms are often the prelude
to serious illness. Some at
of sickness is creeping upon
you, and should be averted
by a timelysuse of the right
remedy. Take Ayers Pills,
and cleanse out the dis0r-
dered humors purify the
blood, and let the fluids
on unobstructed in
health again. They stimu-
late the functions of the
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
1 1AFaif BE WISE IN TIMEl
j" -a BE WISE IN TINE! @++
a BE WISE IN TINE!
BE WISE IN TINE!

Let not disease destroy your constitution Trya bot
lie of my PERIODICAL DROPS, and you will be salts
fed that imposter. Tell your afflicted friend
what the bloom OF health to your Cheeks and
hereby confer favor more valuable than gold. For
painful or scanty Mensuration it is just the thing.
have now in my mind an instance of a lady who had
been suffering painful Menstraaton two or three
years. confnihg her to her room each time. She had
pplied to several eminent physicians without relief
when oasbottle of my DROPS entirely cured her.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
To Married Ladies.

They are peculiarly adapted, as they bring on the
monthly period with such perfect regularity. .,.s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

'lp II t-~l .,.aQntoo yf7iii II ne baa IN.
Have opened an entire new stock Of Goods,
suitable for Spring and Summer demand
Our ONE. PaIoE system having been thus far
successful, We shall continue to mark our
Goods in plain figures, thus Offering the
same inducement to ALI
unexpectedly call public attention gener-
ally to the extent and variety Of: our Stock.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
BLANK BOOKS,


Auams& bIscKMan NO Ulbtf1ct bhould Dc VIII
Register and Record eut them.1 t.af5i7
y, Tri-Wsekly and Daily, for sale by the single
IAGS in exchange for Goods. r@i !4a
% ~ At PALMER'S, 1872 2d-street. =.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14

By strengthening and invgoratng, and restoring the
system healthy condition. 1t mode all excess
and all distractions, and a speedy cure may
be relied on. ..-. ., .o-tf-.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-08-14
DOMESTIC GOODS.

Tweeds, &c. &c.
.ta. Is;
tWThe above Goods we have marked at very
small advance on Eastern Gust. , .,...
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26
Guerrilla Depredations.

LOUISVILLE, October 24.-ThOmas J,
Clay, youngest son of Col. Henry Clay Of
Beuna Vista fame, died on the 18th at AT.
lanta Of copgestive fever. he was InsPee-
or of Gen. Buckuer's staff.
1t is reported that the rebels burned two
trains laden principally with forage, be-
tween MurfreesborO and Chattanooga, pro-
ceeding sputhWard.
tered DanVille, KY, to destroy Government
stores there and have probably decamped.
simultaneously another party entered Har-
rodsburg aud stole horses. They could
only find ten.
The evening Nashville train has just
arrived. Gen. Rosecrans is among the
passengers. The train was delayed fOpI
hours in consequence of the down tFaiI
running of the track below EIizabetbtOwr
this morning.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26

wAsmasToN, Oct. % "A train Of sew
enteen cattle cars, containing about l2t
condemned horses aud guard Of Ice
troopers, all belonging to Gen. Kilpat-
rick's Third Cavalry Division, started from
Gainesville at IL O'Clock on Friday night,
and when fOur miles on the road 70 Alex
andFia, and on a curve, the train going n
a very rapid rate, several Of the track ties
gave way, preciPitating eight Of the cars
from the track, and down steep embark
ment. TWeoty of the guard were injured;
four or i've Dangerously, bat strange 70
say NO one was killed. Many of the horses
were killed instantly, and others received
such injuries as to render the shooting Of
them necessary.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26
unconditional Union Meeting in
MarvIand

BALTIMoRs, October IA large meet
ing Of Uniouists was held at Easton, Tai
bot county, yesterday. Addresses were
made by Hon. VIM. D. Kelley, Of PhilG-
delphia, Henry Winter Davis and Golonel
CresWeil.
Judge Kelley announced himself to the
crowd Of Shareholders ss . Black RsPub.
lican from Peunsylvauia, yet his speech
was received with applause.
This Is the FIRST instance Of RepubIieau
Congressmen speaking in the slave region
Of Maryland.
s Judge Keiley'a reception was most strik.
ing and enthusiastic.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26
Intelligence from General Banks
Department


New YoRK, October 24.-The Morning
Star from New Orleans the 18th, via Ha-
vana the 10Th inst, arrived here this eve
ming. bringing the following intelligence :
NBW ORLEANS, Oct. l6.-Dates from
Vermillionville up to 10 O'Clock last night,
state that there has been skiFmishing near
y every day for q week VI thOut cessation.
On our side to-day we lost six men, and
the enemy about the same. The enemy's
force in the vicinity is estimated at 40. 600
The rebel salt works in the vicinity Of
Point Clear, Mississippi SQUAD, have been
destroyed.
General A. j. Hamilton has arrived in
this city. aud will address mass meeting
on political affairs.
The o. s. steamer, Tennessee, destroyed
jour schooners of the Texan coast. heavily
laden with ammunition and stores for
the rebels.
The old flag again waves over Bayou
Tetche, all obstructions in the bayou hav.
ing been removed by our naval forces.
Governor Shepley has modified the order
for the registering ofloyul citizens in such
manner that all loyal citizens may be
registered as voters upon taking the oath
Of allegiance, and making declarations
Such oath is taken voluntarily, and for
the purpose of establishing q government
loyal to the United States.
AdVices from Texas state that Matamo-
ras is still uuoccupiedaby the French, and
that the people OF Texas, and the C0nfec-
crate officials, are in open opposition 70
Texas.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26
REEFi BEEFI!,

v q Il r. u 4 9
StEALED proposals viii be received from hrsi
~ hands, citizens loyal to the Government Of
the United States, until ~ NJ, October 31s5 1858
required foe OF the troops Of tho .UnIed States
serving In the 80 Division. Departmental West Wiz
gna, and now stationed ut GaIip0liS Ohio, Charles
ton, Fayetteville, Gauiey Bridge Camp Piatt, &C.,
West Virginia. as follows, viz;
For (5lfive months or such less time as the Com
missary General may direct and subject to his kp-
proyal, commencing ON the Ihtth) day November
Said Beef 70 DO Of Steers (nOt Bulls, Stags Heif-
ers Cows) four years old and over, to weigh net
each ct least SEQ (hye hundred) pounds. ill.,. II
The Beef TO be sound and wholesome with necks,
shanks, and kidney tall0w excludedl In equal pro.
portion OF fore and hind quarters, and to be in sach
quantities, Casually three times per Weel,l as may
be designated by the Chief oommissaFy. Of the Di-
vision. sissttsl.F
The Contractors will DO required to keep an agent
with sufacient supply Of Beef Cattle, constantly
within supplying distance q the 1 tTooP ops
with two good suretieS whose Individual responsl.
bilies for the above sum must be HhOWn by the of
fetal certificate cf the Clerk OF the nearest Court OF
Record, OF The United States District Attorney.
Proposals. from firm must specify the names and
residences Ofal persons composing tt and each pro-
pOsRI must be accompanied by the oath OF allegiance
responsibility above referred to also, by Q written
guarantee signed by the party parties making
the bid-ths whole making four separate papsr for
which forms will be furnished on application By mail
telegraph, or in person, all Of which should be en-
veloped, sealed and endorsed "Proposals for RreAh
Beef" and directed 70 the undersigned at Clarks-
burg, West Virginia.
Payment to be made in Treasury Notes, or such
other Government FUNDS As may be on hand II none
on hand, 70 be made soon as received.
1ne pla, oath ~ ~
WIN. II. HOSAOK,
Captain @. s. Vols, /
Chief o. s Dept, Of West Va.
ONCE Chief ots. Dept. West Va, October %, 1853
ID. 81
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26
Frnrn CharIeston.

WASHINGTON, October 26.-Dlspatches
here give reason 70 believe that the quiet
at CHARLESTON is soon to be broken. Col.
Jas. H. HaWley of the 7Lh Connecticut is
in town to-day fresh from Morris Island
where he has been acting as BFigadier
General in place of Stephens who has been
home on furlough. Young DahIgren and
Col. Hawlsy gives favorable reports of the
coalition Of affairs in the feet aud army
OF CharIestpn. Much interest Is felt in
the feet about the rebel torpedo, and the
strictest watch is kept, particularly alright,
over the movements Of anything that floats
on the water, Oqr own boats are some
times fred into by mistake, 90 careful are
the 70 keep OF floating torpedoes.
PHILADELPHIA, October 24.-The steam
or Massachusetts has arrived from ST.
johns, Florida. She left Charleston on
Tuesday evening aud btings dispatches
from Admiral Dahlgreu. The siege is pro
crossing favOrably. General Gilmore's
batteries were nearly ready TO open ere on
Charleston.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26

Lou1sv1LLE, October 26.-It is reported
that there are 200 rebels at HarrOdsburg
this morning
mornings rebel raid our quartermaster's
stores were burned and several citizens
robbed by the guerrillas, numbering 49,
After an hour and Q half they went to
Shelby's farm and stole ESQ Government
horses pastured there. Capt. Simpson,
Provost Marshal Stanford, with about IL
men, Afterwards recaptured the horses aud
four Of the robbers.
Our cavalry are in hot pursuit and will
probably kill or capture all Of these rob-
bera.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26

FoRTEEss NosRoE, October 25.--Yester-
days Richmond Despatch received here
contains the following:
CharEeston, October 28.-No new move.
ment9 yet. The Yankees are reported 70
be riVeIing, smoothing and putting the I'm
ishing strokes TO Gregg and Wagner and
other batteries at Cummings POiut. The
feet remains quiet. Stormy timea are ex-
pected soon.
The humber Of Yankee prisoners held 10
Richmond prisons last night was Ia, 900.
The following despatch appears, signed
by R. E. Lee:
Gen. Imboden on the 18th attacked the
garrison at OharlestOWp, in the Shenandoah
Valley. capturing 4S4 prisoners, with their
arms, &c.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
Eg- FATAL AccIDENT.-on Thursday


ES- FATAL AcCIDENT.-0u Thursday
night, about eleven O'Clock, freight
train going East was spassipg beneath
bridge about one mile from the outer depot
IN Allegheny City, Pa, Warren Ayre, the
conductor, was knocked of and instantly.
killed. his head came in contact with the
timbers of the bridge and was almost com
pletely stripped of the scalp. The body
then rolled between the cars and was
frigbtfnlly msngled by the wheels. The
accident was not discovered for some time,
the trainmen suppOsiug that Ayre had
jumped off on reaching the outer depot
and gone to his lodgings. The body was
found sometime after by one of the train
watchmeu, aud an inquest was held on
Friday morning, the jury rendering the
following verdict: That the said Warren
Ayre came to his death by being struck on
the head while passing uuder bridge on
the P. Fit. w. & g. R. R., the said bridge
being about one mile from the outer De-
pot, aud said Ayre being then on duty as
conductor IN the employ of said railroad
company; said death being caused by the
lowness of said bridge. The jury recon-
mend the President aud Directors to take
immediate steps to have said bridge rails
ed to such height as to remove the dan
ger in future.
Deceased was about thirty, five years of
age an Industrious, estimable man, ma
tive of Massachusetts,, and leaves a wife
and two children in the vicinity of Boston.
His remains were cofiued and sent home
by the Company.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-10-26

b8r DEATH OF VIZ. McCoY.-A dispatch
was received on Saturday announcing the
death, on Friday night last, at the Eutaw
House, in Baltimore, of VIM. Mccoy, of
this city. The deceased was for many
years the Treasurer of the Wheeling Saw
iugs Institution in this city, but spent the
last two years of life in travelling in Cali
fOFnta, China and Japan. He was well aud
tavOrably known in all this section of
country, and was greatly admired by his
friends and associates for his genial disposi-
ton and social qualities. He was, indeed,
man of "infnite jest and excellent fam
ey'" generous, companiouable, faithful and
Just His uutimely death will be monrned
oy large circle of friends and relatives.
dis remains will be bought home for in-
tesmeut.