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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26
For the Journal.
Honor to Whom Honor IL Due.
HEADQUARTERS BOTH Iowa Rect.
Walnut Hills. Miss, June 70, 1863.

walnut Hills, MISS, June IL, 1905.
Mr.. MAH1N:-Maj. Gen. Sherman, COM
handing 18th Army Corps, Department Of
the Tennessee, before Vicksburg, directs in
paragraph 1st, General Order No. A, that
the valley now occupied by our brigade COM
mander, Gen. Thayer, contiguous to the spot
where our late commander, Col. Abbott, fell,
be known as Abbott Valley. The order reads
as follows, to-wit rsg.
"To prevent communication between the
enemy, now closely invested in Vicksburg,
and their friends and adherents without, the
following rules must be observed on the
North front! 4r
A continuous chain of sentinels must ex-
tend from the Mississippi river to the main
jackson road, along our front trenches. These
sentinels will act as sharp shooters or pickets,
and must be posted daily, and be instructed
that no human being must pass in or out of
Vicksburg, unless on strictly military bust
ness or as prisoners. These sentinels must
connect one with another the whole line, but
the division commander may prescribe posts
so that the length of line for each sentinel
will depend on its nature. All the ground,
no matter how seemingly impracticable, must
be watched. The reserves and reliefs will be
by brigades or divisions according to the ma
ture Of the ground, but the post of his re-
serve must be known to each sentinel, and be
within call. First, Gen. Steele will be held
responsible for the front from the Mississippi
river to the valley now occupied BY General
Thayer, to be known as Abbott's Valley"
Thus you see honor is given to whom hon
or is due. W. NJ. G. ToRRBNcE,
1t. Col. Coming.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26
p~The promptitude of the Governors 9

D@The promptitude Of the Governors Of
New York and New Jersey, Seymour and
ParkerO the only Democratic Governors in
the loyal States, in responding to the call for
militia to repel the threatened rebel invasion,
is worthy of praise. In five days thirteen
regiments took the field from New York, and
in two days 1900 organized volunteers offer
ed their services in New Jersey to march to
Pennsylvania under proclamation of the
Governor. The rebels will find our people
more united in the work of common defense
than the expressed sympathy in their cause
by irresponsible and unprincipled men at the
North would lead them to believe. A really
formidable invasion Of any northern States
would call out million Of men from the free
States in thirty days.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

Col. D'UTAssY.-The convicted forger and
perjurer, who was feted and petted as Hun
garian refugee nobleman, turns out to have
been, in his own country, Jew clothes ped
der and horse jockey, on small scale, whose
swindling career began as early as '4s, in the
Hungarian revolution. He seems then to have
been cross between camp-follower and a
horse thief. So that the populations, thefts
and forgeries, of which he has recently been
convicted, came to him naturally. He is but
a type Of great many pretenders, whom
this war has brought TO the service.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

Judge Dillon and his Successor as
District Judge.
We copy with pleasure the following edito.
rial which we find in the Davenport Gazette
of yesterday:
The NOMINATION OF JUDGE DILLoN.-Rarely
does it fall to the lot of any candidate for an
important position to receive such unanimous
and earnest support for nomination as was
freely extended to Judge Dillon at the recent
State Convention, at which he received the
entire vote Of each county in the Seventh Ju-
dicial District; thus showing that where best
known he is the most appreciated and honor
ed. The cordial support thus given by the
Republicans Of Muscatine, Clinton, Jackson
and Scott counties is duly appreciated by
Judge Dillon's friends. Especially are their
thanks due to Muscat,ne, in which county a
prominent and experienced lawyer had been
named as a candidate, but whose namo was
not presented to the Convention because of
the desire of himself and friends to support
Judge Dillon. Such generosity is worthy of
all praise, and is deserving of remembrance
and due reciprocity whenever occasion offers.
And we would remind our Scott county
friends that they have the opportunity now
Of showing the "due reciprocity" spirit in
operating with us in securing Mr.. Richman
as the successor of Jadge Dillon.
We understand that some doubts have
been expressed as to the acceptance by Mr..
Richman. The writer of this article is au-
thorized by Mr.. Richman himself, to say that
while he will not enter into any heated strife
for the place, yet if the bar and people Of the
District desire his services, he will cheerfully
accept the position.
| We again invite the bar and people Of the
entire District, and especially our friends Of
Scott county, to cooperate with us in secur'
ing Mr.. Richran as the successor of our pres
ent most worthy and distinguished Judge, 50
soon and so worthily to be promoted to the
higher honor Of the Supreme Bench.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

wA Union mass meeting, attended by
10000 people, was held at Concord, N. H.,
on the 18th, at which addresses were deliver.
ed by Gen. Butler, Postmaster-General Blair,
Gen. Hamilton, of Texas, and others. A
series of resolutions were adopted, among
them one which said "that the men of the
loyal States who by word or deed, direct
ly or indirectly, under whatever pretense or
disguise, discourage the recruiting and main
tanning of our army and navy, or in any 9TH
er way lend their aid to schemes calculated
to embarrass the Government in this crisis
of the national life, ally themselves with the
rebellion and are traitors at heart"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26
The Late Battle at Nliliken's Bend
Bravery of the Negro Troops.

Quartermaster's Sergeant R. B. Baird,
35th Iowa, writes full and graphic descrip-
ton of the late successful defence of Milli-
ken's Bend, La, by the negro troops station
ed there, after some of their white officers
had shown the white feather The descrip-
ton is contained in private letter to A. Mil.
Ter, Esq, the greater part of which is copied
below:
DUCK PORT, La, June 10th, 1868.
FRIEND MILLER Last Sabbath was one of
great excitement, interest, anxiety and troub-
lie to me, and to many others in this camp,
for it was day full Of momentous events
day whose action decided many knotty and
doubtful points in this great war.
About the time, on Sabbath morning, when
good people in Muscatine were thinking what
a nice snooze they would have till breakfast,
the sun just rising, rebel brigade of Gen.
Walkers command, from Texas, headed by
Col. Mccullough, nephew of old Ben's, at
tackled our troops in their entertainments at
Milliken's Bend, and were repulsed with great
slaughter. +
The day previous, Ito 60 into particulars,
they had advanced and driven in our pickets,
and the 10th Illinois cavalry broke and ran,
some of them going through our camp like
old John Gilpin, and telling yarns enough to
scare forty old women, and, to their honor be
it said, they made good time, for they never
stopped until they got as near Vicksburg as
they could. The black regiments checked
them that afternoon and evening, standing up
well for men who had never been allowed to
use firearms, and many of them not being in
the ranks more than week, and many others
recruited and brought up from Grand Gulf.
Still the negroes held them in check, and
|reinforcements were sent for, but none but
convalescents could be had, and they were
needed at the different camps to protect their
own property. The iron-clad Choctaw went
up on Saturday afternoon, and soon after old
Sol opened the day the Choctaw opened the
ball with her one hundred pound Parrot and
eleven inch Dalghreen.
The rebels advanced in line of battle
through an open field, the negroes reserving
their fire until they came close upon them,
and then during the next five minutes there
was fought one of the fercest and bloodiest
battles ever fought in America. The rebels
CHARGED the works, getting on the parapets
and bayoneting or clubbing the negroes with
their muskets, and still they held on, fighting
more like demons and fiends, and under CIR
cumstances which no white soldier would
have fought. Hand-to-hand it was, until the
negroes, overwhelmed by numbers, retreated
across the levee, and the Choctaw and the
old tried and true Lexington came in and
shelled the rebels. The negroes then rallied,
and at them again like 6ends they charged,
when the rebels left the field, disheartened,
defeated and cut to pieces, and that mainly
by negroes !! It did not last longer than FIVE
minutes. but that foe minutes opsration will
live through all Time 1t has been proved to
my entire satisfaction that negro can keep
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

Geo Benedict, A, 18th.
W D Hardy. O, 18th.
Robt Fern, @, 21st.
I Ewing. G, 2lst.
Trueman uazleton, D, 21st
VIM Flowers, E, 21st.
r T Paine, A, 2lst.
Chas H Whitney, b, 21st.
H N HAnchett, D, 2lst.
Martin D Rice, I, 2lst.
L d Sweetman, B, Esd.
Andrew Steward, r. 22d,
Oliver Crocker, I, 22d.
Larkin Geary. g, 22d.
J w Sheriff, q, 23d.
A J Porter, G., 32d. 60
3 q Dewey, Capt, G, 23d.
Gilbert Crispin, e, Esd.
VIVA O Price, Z, Esd.
r P Irwin, I, 23d.
A 8 Boggs, r. 22d.
NJ J Esty. I, Oath.
. WIN A Shelby, g, oath.
A. Richardson, A, 24th.
VIM Whistler, D, 24th.
David Mcdaniel, X, Oath.
Griffith Elliott. Z, 25th.
David Swarthout. A, 25th,
W Studman, A, 18th.
Virgil Gregg, e. 18th.
Peter Merrill, F, 25th.
Il f Councilman, d. 18th.
Richard Burden. B. 26th.
Geo Rol weder, +, Goth.
Sam1 Benn, <, 30th
David Fletcher, B, 30th.
81 c Hite. D. Goth.
Jos Summers, Il. Both,
J NJ Lowdsr, Z, soth.
VIM II Hauney, B, Both.
Jas Cregan, 4, 3Oth. I
Jos Harten, K, 30th.
Jos s Pagett, B. Both.
Jos Kiner, x, 30th. +
L L Ratliff, @, Both,
pwSa n ooh
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26
The District .Julllgeship

Now that Judge Dillon is nominated fol
the Supreme Bench, nothing is more proba
BILE than that the District will have to select
a successor. 1t seems probable that as Scott
county has furnished the Judge since 1856
when Judge Mitchell was elected, followed by
Judge Bennett in 1857, and Judge Dillon in
1855 who is now the candidate for the Su
preme Bench and as good as elected, that the
candidate will be conceded to Muscatne
county. We say this because we happen to
know that Jackson county is not expected to
make any claim, and because we suppose that
as Clinton has the District Attorney, she will
make no claim against us, provided we pre-
sent the right sort of man.
In this view Of the matter we take the lib
erty Of suggesting the name Of our esteemed
townsman Mr.. j. Scott Richman. When we
say that he will be worthy successor to
Judge Dillon, we compliment the retiring
Judge quite as much as Mr.. Richman. He
is known to be one of the very ablest lawyers
of our State, and will we believe be accepted
by the Bar of the entire District. Our only
surprise is that Mr.. R. is willing to relinquish
his very large and lucrative practice for the
very meagre compensation of District
Judge.
We understand that Mr.. Richman before
leaving for New York, on Saturday, signiied
his willingness to accept the Office, in case it
was the general wish of the Bar Of the Dis
trict, and of the people that he should.
Wei know that there will not be dissent
ing opinion here, among the bar, and we be-
lieve there will be very few Of any class Of our
citizens but will be rejoiced to hear that Mr..
Richman will accept the Office.
Without disparaging the claims Of any
other county in the District, we think it is
ours by strict right, if we present an accept
able man, and We boldly claim for our candi-
date, Mr.. Richman, that he is the peer legally,
and Intellectually, and in every quality be6t,
ting Judge, of any one who can be named
in the District, and we respectfully ask the
bar and the people of Scott, Clinton and jack
son counties to unite with us in placing Mr..
Richman on the Bench.
A MEMBER OF THE BAR.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE. - The Iowa
Union State Convention selected the follow.
ing gentlemen to compose the State Central
Committee for the ensuing year:
First District-G. w. Edwards.
Second District-H. W. Yokner.
Third District-C. E. Milford.
Fourth District-H. Ford.
Fifth District. F. Winthrow.
Sixth District. R. Needham.
Seventh District. Butler.
Eighth District-F. Humphrey.
Ninth District-C. A. Mailman.
Tenth District A. Elliott.
Eleventh District-J. D. Hunter.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26
~Among the most promising young o

Among the most promising young off.
GERS of the Western army who have fallen at
Vicksburg, was George W. Bradley, Abide
Camp to Brig. Gen. J. G. Lauman, who was
killed while on picket duty on the night Of
Thursday, May 2Sth. His death was instan-
taneous. He was shot through the heart
about 10 o'clock, by rebel riheman, to
whose deadly aim the bright moonlight ex-
posed him. His remains were taken to Pana,
Illinois, for interment.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

TIE INDIANS AT CAMP MCCLELLAN.-The
Davenport Democrat says Captain Littler
has received explicit orders from the War
Department not to allow any visitors to enter
the Indian prison at Post Mcclellan that
the prisoners be kept at hard labor as much
as possible; that no extra rations be allowed
them, but that they be kept principally on beei
and corn no more singing or dancing OF
pow vows of any kind but that the ferocious
scoundrels be made to feel that they are OBJ
iects of adherence who are suffering for the
atrocious and blood thirsty numbering Of
men, women and children.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

d - = louoKS w ~ Hbu O0v
David Stuobs, K, 4th cav.
Robt L Bailey, G, 4th inf'y
Thos a Shockley, F, 9Th.
John Flemming, H, 9Th.
Saml P Dickinson, A. 9th.
Il. J. Kuhn, capt, G, 10th
Allen v Lane, =, 10th.
VIM Stewart, G, 21st.
Richard Wright, B, 21st.
Alfred Angel, II, 21st.
Geo Watts, B. sd.
VIM G Hedges, 6, I'D.
John Pierce, F, 22d
John H Swestman, B, 22d
r Stock dale, G, 23d.
VIM H Woodrow, Q, 2sd.
Ohas o Dewey, Adj't 23d.
VIM Adair, K, 23d.
A Youst, L, sd.
VIM Sheriff., O, 23d.
Calving Hussong, A. 23d:
Stephen Simmons, O, Gath
Jno NJ Wood, II, oath.
Silas P Sire it, H, oath.
VIM. Steward, b, oath.
Harvey Moss, E, Gath.
A J Spafford F, 25th.
Edwin A Miller, D, 18th.
Eli Todd, G, 25th. 81
Thos Mathew, I. 25th.
Robt W Canady, A, Seth.
Ghas Battles, 3 18th.
" G Welsh, y 26th.
H Eastman, D, 2stn.
Eli Eldridge, p, SssL.
NJ W Cooke. g, 2Sth.
Jno T. Hibbler, @, 18th.
@ @ Carver, G, 26th.
G w Whitcraft, A, 18th.
Jno O Rayburn, G, 2Sth.
Jno L Candle, D, 18th.
Jno Andersen, A, 2sth.
David Goodall, G, 18th.
Geo W Railback, D, 18th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

The 18th SrAR-W Western Virginia, which
the President in his proclamation Of April
goth, announced would become member of
the Union at the expiration of sixty days,
reached the end of that period on Saturday,
Goth. The following are the officers Of the
new State: Governor, A. I. Foreman; Sec
rotary Of State, J. E. Boyer; Treasurer,
Campbell Tarr; Auditor, Samuel Crane !;
Attorney General, A. A. Caldwell.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

E How much the ladies' have become to
be like the men in the article of wearing ap-
parel. They have no bonnets now, they are
all hats; the tiny little choker, secured by
the daintiest tie, is just like the mems; and
many of the fair sex essay to wea, the breech-
es, and though it is hard to acknowledge it.,
some of the dears succeed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

COMING TO IT.-The New York Express,
of the day the late invasion of Pennsylvania
became known, said:
'There is not Peace party in the North
this morning, an inch long, in consequence Of
the invasion of Northern soil by rebel troops"
And the World said:
ut is very clear that the only peace that is
possible between the North and the South, is
one that will be conquered by one side or the
other"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

There is great power in friendly visit,
a single call at the right time, under certain
circumstances, with benevolent motives
Gifts and aims are well, but your presence is
the greatest attention. A call, well devised
and properly made, sometimes has influence
for life. "When he was in Rome he sought
me out very diligently and found me. The
Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy
of the Lord in that day."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

az Under, the new postal law, transient
newspapers will be charged too cents each,
which is an excessive charge and will discour-
age and prevent the sending of millions of
single papers that at the old rate of one cent
would pass through the mails. We cannot
divine the reason of the increase of postage
on the transient papers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

HORSE REcovERED.-Mr. N. Squires, resid
ing at East Davenport, few DAYS ago missed
his horse. No trace of him was found untl
yesterday, when the animal was recognized
among a lot brought up from Muscatlne, oy
MIR. Skinkle, for the 9TH cavalry. Mr.. .;
knows the man from whom he purchased
him, and will have the matter looked into
Davenport Gazette.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

WOne of the most striking proofs Of the
unparalleled extent of our national resources
is the fact that the Government credit is not
in the slightest degree impaired by the events
Of the past few days. On the contrary, our
National securities are firm, and the subscri-
bers to the ive-twenty loan are more numer-
Gus than ever before. e4 f&
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

icy Gen. Grant will have received about
10000 reinforcements by the middle Of the
present week. This will increase his army
to over 1oo,O 900 available men, embracing the
very best fighting material in the service OF
the Government Chicago Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

List of Rece4sed Iowa Soldiers
Who have died in Hospitals at St. Louis Mo-, trou
June IA to IS, 1858. Furnished by Thos W. J. Long
State Sanitary Agent at st. Louis. Mo.
Juue 14-Chas ESeek. Co g, oath, Chronic Diarrhsa
{. l6-Jacob 0ish, Z, S1st, Typhoid Fever.
"-Dursnd D eteven, r, 9th, Drowning.
17-wm Haney, B. 80th, Marasmus.
" 80 " Stewart, G. 21st, Chronic Diarrhea.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26
Sick Iowa Soldiers,

List Of sick Iowa soldiers arrived at Jefferson Bar
racks Hospital st. Louis, Mo, per hospital steamers
Thos. w. J. Long, Iowa State Sanitary Agent, St
Louis Mo.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc, J

WASHINGTON, June "a.
It is at last fully ascertained that the main
body of the rebel army is in the Shenandoah
Valley. Ewell's corps moved from Culpepper
first and was followed by Longstreet's, which
was succeeded by D. H. Hills corps.
The corps of A. P. Hill did not go up the
valley until after Ewell gained his success at
Winchester.
The LIST Massachusetts, cavalry lost 16l kill
ed, wounded and missing in the late fight at
Aldie.
New YORK, June "a.
Admiral Foote continues to fail and no
hopes are entertained Of his recovery.
~ NEW YORK, June "a.
The Post says that letter dated Santa
Cruz, May 30th, states that the pirate Ala
bama was expected there next day to coal,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

| Butler, mile meats under saddle, was won by
Butler in three straight heats. Time, 1928;
2:2I !; 2:234.
| HARRISBURG, June a.
| The city has been in high state of ex-
element all day. - ..4 s5.!...
News from up the valley shows the rebels
are advancing rapidly in this direction in
strong force.
No troops would likely venture so far from
their base of operations into an enemy's
country without force sufficient to act on the
offensive. So far no opposition has been
made to their movements.
The rebels are now - miles from Carlisle,
and advancing. Gen. Knipe, who commands
the forces in the valley, will probably give
them battle at that point. The rebels will
no doubt appear in front Of that town to.
morrow. ~
Our cavalry, who fall back as the rebels
advance, have been unable to discover any in
fantry as yet, but there is no doubt strong
force is in supporting distance. a
A deserter belonging to the 44th Georgia
regiment, arrived here to-day. On Sunday
night his regiment was doing picket duty
near Hagerstown, and on Wednesday morn
ing fifty of them deserted and made their
way to the mountains, where they remained
all night. Yesterday morning they started
for Frederick City, hoping to make their way
to Baltimore. with the exception of this man
who came to Gettysburg.
He states that Ewell's whole corps of six
brigadcs was at Hagerstown when he left. It
numbered about 10000 men. The last brig
ade left Williamsport on Friday, arriving at
Hagerstown the same day. Orders were is
sued on Sunday for the corps to move at five
o'clock Monday morning. 1t is believed they
are coming in this direction, supporting
Jenkins force of cavalry.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-26

A Big Gr0ass, and a Big Scare-Abraham'
on Arbitrary Arrests" and Emetics-
Miscellany.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1863-05-01
BOSTON MARKET.

lpesuays Apfi 20 lcb3
C0TT0NThe market has been very quiet for this arti-
Gle tire past week and sales of any Importance The
sales have been confined to small lots 90 79c ID b cash
We quote Middling &c p III cash
FB0UR-There has fair demand for low grades for
the Eastern trade and the Provinces but generally speaking
the market has been dull during the week Slss Of West
Superhne 1925 $50; common extras S5,7s a.
% good extras, scarce; medium extras 81 80 az 7T5
good and choice IS . 5I5 y bb including Genesee Ohio
Can ida and Michigan.
GRAIN-The market for Corn has been quite firm the
past week, and notice increased demand. Sales
Western mixed at 90 SEC aud Southern yellow at 81 for
and 81 for old. Oats quite 6rm at 90 q $50. Rye
sales Of small lots at 81 12 ID bush White Beans in very
demand with sales of common at So 80 a 2.25 and
row and extra pea at 50 % "a $50 u bash.
PR0vfsI0NS-The market for Pork has been quite duh
during the week. and the tendency prices
lower rates Sales sl3 Is 80 for prime: Sl550l5
for mess and ali IS so for and extra clear cash.
Beefis pretty firm at sl e Is mess; and $3.50 a. IA
Smoked Hars a SC v rs. Sales of Butter at 20 q 22e
for cd and choices principally at Zoe ~ 10. Cheese
is quiet at II q lac " b. as to quality.
SUGAR-The market Is firm bat transactions limit
ed, Sales of $40 a 400 boxes at 25 "a I3c y ID
Refined Sugars have been selling l3l "a l4t for crushed
powdered graduated and II lal for coffee crushed.
wooJ-There been better feeling in Wool since the
Sale of eco lbs fleece and puei at % q SIC for fleece,
to quality the latter price for choice lots and % q 9oc
for super and extra pulled.