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New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.


o,r Is,est dstes from Grants army are TO
Thursday, 7th inst. lie was Is miles l'oin "'"u'
Gulf, near the Big Black. we nave ne' ye' PO'''''
session Of any portion of the 'eksourS anu '"0AsoN
Railroad. Our dispatches doubt the rumOr o'
hattie st Clinton. Grsut is receiving hesVy re-eh'
f,re,msnta. Two divisions OF Shermans corps
had reached Grand Gulf A new road OF eight
,u,s has been made from Youngs Point to the
.;var below. Gen. Thomas has formed two negro
regiments.
"A Charleston paper of Monday, llth inst, was
brought into land of civilization by the arrival Of
the British frgstssRnaldo at Fortress Monroe. The
paper says that 1900 U0ion prisoners arrived III
Richmond on the 9th; that Frank p. Blair, jr, was
among them and that the oath Of allegiance W as au'
minislsred to him at bis own request Ihe Ia'e''
dispatches from Vcksbulg arc dated Msys' oHo"
troops were landing YoungS Point 10
Grant. His army was on the lower SIDE 0i ''' D's
Black.
-Gen. Steinwehr's report of the operations oi DIS
command in the battle OF the ID inst is puonsneu o"
another page Of this mornings TRIBUNE ne says,
Our loss ia heavy; the lot Brigade lost, IN klied
and wounded. A94 men aud two ofhcersi among the
Ist,ar three reeimsnIll communicated. Jones,
l5i,b pec;mept New. York Volunteers; Lieut'Col.
Hartmann. 29,h Regiment New-York Volunteers,
and Iiept Col Moore, 81 Pennsy lyana Volunteers.
--Dr. Warren Webster returned from the en-
.mv,s lines 10 Falmouth on Wednesday night Ii,
reporis our wounded doing we'll. pontoon bridge
bas been laid over at United States Ford for the
TRANSPORTATION OF wounded. 1t will be remembered
that DIR. Webster remained at Charlottesville to
attend those who were in too dangerous condition
to admit Of removal.
Gen. Hunter writes to Gov. Andrew in high
Dra,e of the colored soldiers now in service q, Port
Royal; they are hardy brave patient ami obedient;
with few intelligent blacks from the North 10 aid
them, they might InaAe extensive and important in'
oursious into the most densey populated slave re
gions
Orders are issued to stop the expectation OF
horses mules and cattle. All caught IN transit al
be seized, appraised, and taken for Government use
Commanders of Departments are also directed to be
vigilant in preventing the expectation Of arms and
war material.
Orders have been issued from the War Depart
nent directing all officers and men included In the
recent exchanges TO repair u once 10 their several
commands.
"A Washington letter says that the censorship
over elegraphic messages, instead Of being relaxed,
has. If possible become more stringent.
The prohibition TO suffers transporting supplies
70 the Army of the Potomac, issued on the 18th Of
April. WAS revoked yesterday.
The capture of the steamship Cherokee, block.
sds runner, off Charleston, is reported to the Navy
Department.
More pames Of Provost -Marshals under the
Enrolling act are printed among our Wsshing'or
newa
John Orcurt Carpenter Of Kentucky, conyicte'
Of treason. has been parioned by the President
One hundred and sixty Rebel prisoners a! Wash
iugtOn are ready 10 take the oath Of allegiance.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15
The National Ginnnces.

PHiLlnkLPHIA, Thursday. MAY IL, w
The sale, yesterday, OF 8, 100000 hye'tweaLss
and to-day, of $2,7JD,001 is reported distrbat
follows: New-York and New-Jorsey. fl, ,2OI vWl
Boston and New-EnglsId, t75o,00oi OHIO, ts%s' t,s'
900; Pennsylvania aud Philadelphia, s!sbWl
BulliAore and Maryland. 81? 0OO; keatuesD
$3.50; Minnesota, Michigan, aad iilmols, slI,wN
Arrangements making for deliveries OF thee
,Aense sales OF bonds are nearly completed BY !M
Treasury Department, but while delay Is upsyoids
bic, subscribers have the Satisfaction Of rsoeyie
interest on the amount subscribed a. soon a. .
soiysd by any authorized agents, Esss or Wssh
New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15
EXTRA GENERALS.

Gen. Mcclellan is reported as having re-
Gently sent to the President a request that he
he either assigned to duty or mustered out OF
the service. This request does him honor.
There are now quite number OF Major-Gen-
erals standing idle-McC Clellan, Fremont, But
Ter. sscl, and oihers-Who are costing the
Nation quite n sum which they do not earn
aud 1t is no fault of theirs. II 10 not their
choice 10 eat the bread Of idlsness, however
well buttsred; aud they should either be set to
work or sent about their private business
We beg the President 10 take early action in
the premises, 40 that those he does not wand
as Major Generals may be at liberty to enter
the service afresh as Colonel, or Captains
should they see ht. Any Of these Najor-Gen-
erals could easily raise picked regiment Of
veterans II be saw TT, and some Of them
ght see fit. At all events, give them work
or leave them FREQ to hnd work for them
sslyes
New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15

If man speeks or writes against our Contsd -
e,u,r h, /, branded aud expelled o. sitsr pabAes ~
Mobile R.si s
We manage these things differently up thh
way. The bitterest and most insdious defsm'
ors Of the War for the Union are made Gov
ernors; the next worst are sent TO Congress
New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15

We understand that Park benjamin. esq., hwr
turned and resumed lis residence in this city. vhsr
he may bo addressed by all persons desiring ds'
vices Nc public lecturer.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15

Frederick Douglass speaks this evening for
the Union at the Brooklyn Academy of Md
sic. Postmaster Lincoln will preside, and
the Hutchinsons will sing.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15

Several columns Of names Of killed aud
wounded in the late battles on the Rappahan-
mock are printed on the second and third pages
Of this mornings paper.
New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15

alton. we pray the President to pardon him
and turn him loose. He can be so useful no
where else as speaking through the State of
Ohio,
New-York daily tribune., 1863-05-15

The Rev. Z. G. Wall Of n. G. and Horace
Greeley will illustrate and enforce the claims
Of Loyalty this evening at Bleocker Building
(corner Of Morton street). Seats free.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
wYNKooP's ICELAND PICTORIAL

Diseases of the throat, Chest and Pulmonary organs
are prevalent nsidious and dangerous. The prop
critics Of medicine to alleviate, and uproot these
complaints, must be expectorant Anodyne and 1nvg-
orang loosening this Of the hroat and tmpart
ing tone to the entire system. No discovery in medical
science mastered this class of diseases like Dr.
Wyncoops Iceland PICTORIAL 1t is used with the most
astonishing results in all Of Bronchtis Influenza
whooping Cough, Diptheria or Putrid Sore Throat,
Asthma, Group, Coughs, Colds, Nervous 1rritabity,
&C., &C.
The Rev. ~. Potter certfes, "that have used DR..
Wyncoop's Pectoral for several years. myself and in
family, for Pulmonary Complaints and have re-
commended it to many Others and have seen its
equal" Rev. ]. J. POTTER, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Hundreds and thousands Of important testimonials
could be produced. showing its remarkable cures and
that it never fails.
1t IL composed of pure Iceland Moss Balm of Gilead
Peruvian Balsam, Elecampane, Comfrey, Burdock and
other invaluable expectorant and tonic ingredients 1t
is harmless, prompt and lasting 1nvads and suffer-
cannot afford to neglect trial. Every family
should have it. 1t is remarkable for Group. Full de-
scriptions recommendations and directions accompany
each bottle. -
Prepared by DR., R. D. Wyncoop, and sold by D. 8
Barnes Co., New York.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HOsletter's Bitters

Have received the warmest enconiums from the press
and people throughout the Union valuable tonic
for the cure of Dyspepsia Flatulence, Constipation,
and general debility, cannot be approached
Every day of Its great effect are chroniced
through principal public journals. There is moth
ing equal to the enjoyment to that which the afflicted
perience when using this valuable specific. It's mild
tone, its and vigorous action upon disordered
stomach, and the Cleansing Of the entire human body
should recommend it ell classes OF community.
Af- See Advertisement. ~
For sale by Druggists and dealers generally every
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25

SAD AcCIDENT.-Miss Judith L. Anthony,
who lived in the family Of Mr.. Geo. Sat
erthwaite, near Overman's Ferry, in this
county, fell into a spring, in a fit, yesterday
morning, and was drowned. She was about
twenty years of age, and had been for long
time subject to FITS. She had gone to>the
spring to get bucket of water, when she was
seized with paroxysm, and before she was
discovered life was extinct. The water in
the spring was only about 10 inches deep.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
LYONS KATHAIR0N.

Kathairon is from the Greek word "Kathro," or
"Katharo signifying to cleanse, rejuvinate and re-
store This article is what its name signifies. For
preserving restoring and identifying the human hair
1t is tho most remarkable preparation in the world
again owned and put up by the original proprietor,
and IL now made with the skill and atten-
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annum. T
tits most delightful Hair Dressing:
It eradicates scurf and dandruf.
It keeps the head cool and clean.
II makes the hair rich, soft and glossy.
Itprevents the hail from falling of turning gray
1t restores hair upon bald heads.
ANY lady or gentleman who values q beautiful head
of hair should Lyons Ksthairon. 1t 10 known and
used throughout the civilized world. Sold BY all 70.
DEMAs 8. BARNES co., Proprietors,
New York,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25

--. DAVENPORT, Dec. IL. 1858.
This is to certify that have been troubled with
weak eyes for four years past, 50 much so tnat
presume in the time above designated had tried
over a thousand glasses to remedy the defect but
without avail.
When Mr. Solomons came to this place con
cuded to try the virtue of his glasses; did So
and am happy to say my desires have been fully
realized With the aid of Mir Solomon's g asses,
pair of which obtained, l can see to read or
write as we'll as ever could in my life. And
hereby cordially recommend them to those who
are similarly afflicted. j. GADD, NJ. u,
Physician and Surgeon, Davenport, Iowa. omce
Rooms No. 2, Fsrand Block.
G. SOLOMONS Room Letter 'F,' Ogilvie
House. Private entrance on Iowa Avenue.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
SIR JAMES CLARKES
Celebrated Female Pills.

Prepared from prescription 81 Sir J. Clarke. d. d.,
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfaing in the cure Of
all those painful and dangerous diseases to which the
female constitution is subject It moderates all excess
and removes all structions and speedy cure may be
relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES
1t peculiarly suited 1t will, in short time, bring
on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle price One Dollar, bears the Government
Stamp Of Great Britain to prevent counterfeits.
CAUTION.
These Pills should not be taken by females during the
FIRST THREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy they are
sure to bring ON Miscarriage, but at any other time they
are safe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pains
In the Back and Limbs, Fatigue slight exertion, Pal
pitaton of the Heart Mysteries and Whites these Pills
will effect cure when all other have failed and
although powerful remedy do not contain iron. Gallo
MEL antimony or anything hurtful to the constitution
Full directions in the pamphlet around each package
which should be carefully preserved.
Sole agent for the United States and Canadas,
JOG MOSES, 81 Cortlandt St.. New York.
n B-S1, 90 aud six postage stamps, enclosed to any
authorized agent will insure bottle containing fifty
Pilla, by return mail. J. 3. DOUGHERTY.
Muscatne. Nov. 7, 1sS3-dawly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
Muscatine Co. Agricultural Socie.y
NOTH EE.

rgNHE following extract from the Excise Law Of the
United States approved March Sd. 1852, and March
3d. 1862 published for the benefit Of all persons
cerned:
Section 70 Of the Excise Law of 1862 1t the duty
of every person that has slaughtered and sold cat
tle hogs sheep. AXE aud render list to
to the Assistant Assessor Of the county in which he
lives stating tho number of such animals he have
Slang and sol1; and in of fraud or evasion
the party offending shall forfeit aud penalty OF
ten dollars por head for CATTLE hogs or sheep SO
Slaughtered and solo, upon which tho daty is raudu
lentIy withheld, evaded or attempted to be evaded
Tho amendments to the law of 1862, approved March
3d. 1862 reduce the duty cattle exceeding eighteen
months old from so to 20 cents hogs from 10 to
cents, and sheep and lambs from to cents per
head. Cattle hogs or sheep slaughtered by any per.
for his her consumpt ion, not exceeding SIR Of
each, may be exempt from duty.
Persons, them to whom the above applies, who wish
to make return and avoid expense, hereby notified
aud requested call the Office of the undersigned In
fremont Hail. at the office of P. Fay Esq, in the
City of MuscatDe, where lists be had and returns
attended to. GEO. MEASON,
Dec. "a, 1868. Assistant Assessor.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
Cincinnati and Chicago Hog WAR
LAfS
from the Cincinnati Gazette, Dso. y ,


From tho Cincinnati Gazette, DISC. y;
The market for hogs was quiet, but firm.
The receipts were 5000 head. Many of the
packers refuse to follow the advance, but this
does not move holders to give way and buy
ers were found at from 81 IS to SO 90 for lots
averaging 200 to $50 lbs.
From the Chicago Trbune, Doc %.
To-day the receipts of Hogs, live and dress
ed, amounted to 6,lSl. The market for Live
Hogs was active and steady, with sales Of
about 10000 head at $4,0O@6,OO gross
mostly at $5,OO@5,5O. The demand was
principally by packers,
Dressed Hogs were in active demand by
shippers and packers, and we note advance in
prices of &c per 100 tbs-wi'h libersl sales at
a range of $5,50@7,l5-heavy hogs selling
mostly at $7,00@7,15
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25

The following property, to wit:
Four head Of horses, three brood with oa, ono
gelding, one fine SDashaw colt, year DID, and
spring colt, fifty head Of cattle, consisting of cows
steers heifers calves and two fine Durham bulls TWEEN
tyve head Of stock hogs eight tons of timothy hay
farm wagon twohorse carriage, horse rake,
and mower, pitch forks, pows harrows, CARTS
OF yokss log chains, and other farming utensils One
sstt of Blacksmith tools, Carpenters and Coopers
TOOLS wood rails and posts set of block and tackle
corn shelter, old iron, nine stand of bees and many
other articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS:-Credit will be given for twelve months with
approved security All sums under five dollars, cash in
hand
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and to continue
from day to day until all the property il sold.
LAURA L. and LEMUEL 8. PATTERSON,
dec 24.w2w Administrators.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
ESTRAY CATTLE.

TAKEN up, on the 30h day of November, A. D. 1868,
by A. T. Elder at his residence in Pike Township,
Muscatile County, Iowa.
One rcd steer crop of of right ear, white spot
right eye, appraised at IS.
Ono brown hefer year old, slit In the right ear,
and appraised at Sc.
One blue heifer year old slit in The right
ear, appraised at &C.
One red and white hefer enc year old past slit in
tho right ear. appraised at Sc.
One red steer, one year old past, no marks, ap.
praised at 81, so.
One black steer, with white mixed, last spring calf
appraised at S1,50. JOHN W. JAYNE,
Dec 25.w1t County Clerk.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
growth.

HEAVY SALE OF Hoas.-Messrs. Staff &
Rush, of Columbus City, sold to Harrison &
Barratt, of the same place, last week, 400
head Of hogs in one lot, at $3.50 per 100 TBS,
to be delivered in this city. A pretty heavy
transaction,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
AN OWNER WANTED

GHOK mare which IS supposed 70 DO stoen UescriD'
II cd as foIex secs
Light lay about fifteen and half hands high, star
in forehead, three white spots left shoulder two
white spots left side of head black name and TAIL
black legs some saddle marks, no shoes, and about
seven years old took possession Of said about
the 9Th day of December, 1858. the ABOVE supsesi
ton. Any person owning said mare will please como
forward. prove property, pay chasges and take her
away, otherwise she will be disposed Of to paw said
charged. - T. B.JAMES,
- ~ - Marshal City OF NcscAtine.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
Detroit, Nov. 2, 1852.

CHICAGO, Feb. 80, 1858.
Mr.. SOLOMON, Sir When you first arrived In
this city called with Mrs. Sherman at your once
tscles We have found them superior to any we
have ever used before. They realized more than
we could have exp cted We Can see as comfort
able as when girl andb boy.
remain yours respectfully,
FO, SHERMAN, No. 80, Sherman House.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25

A BIG P1G-Mr. j. Zeigler, residing near
this city, on the Iowa City road, brought in,
Tuesday, large Chester White boar, only
three years Of age, weighing 612 lbs
Considerable hog that, when he gets his
urowth
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25

NorIcE TO FARMERs.-A notice from the
Assessor for Muscatine county, in relation to
tax on dressed hogs, in another column Will
be found of interest to farmers. Many are
not aware that tax is due for each and ev-
cry hog killed and sold above certain NUN.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
D he D

In Muscatine, Iowa. December oath, 1868, Mrs. LENA
HUMPHREYS. wife of Gen. A. Humphrey aged os years.
Funeral the residence of her husband on Eighth
Street, between Walnut and Mulberry Saturday, the
Goth inst. at 10 O'Clock A. Friends and acquaint-
ances are respect fully invited to attend.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
.strayed

IRON the subscriber yearling bay marc colt Also
4 black marc about II years old, can be easily
identified by small lump about whore the back Of
the saddle rests Also large sorre mare, white face
and white the legs, easily Identified by of the
hind legs being much longer than the other. Any
person who will give information whore said mares
can be found, who will bring them TO mo 81 Moscow
Will Be suitably rewarded. MARVIN P0RfeR.
Dec, -. ". - - N'ssi i'f -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25

Hen LIVING FOR CoNGREssMEN.-Joy Il
Smith shipped per express, Tuesday, to
Washington City, d. c., 40 doz qna'ls, 80
doz prairie chickens and 100 rabbits. Mem
bers of Congress are determined to live well,
come what may.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
MARRIED.

On Saturday, the 10Th inst, by the Rev Or. Vail,
JAMES K MARTIN and MARIA ANN HnIRN-all OF this
place.
On tho 17th inst. at the residence of Mrs. NJ. A..
Hice by the Rev. A. 3. Robbins pastor OF the Con-
gregaf on.l Church, MR.. O. FARNswoaTH, of Alden,
Now York, to Mrs. MELvlNA FARNswosrH OF TINS city,
The happy couple have our best wishes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25

A PsAcrlcAL HINT FOR Cold WEATHER
Alcohol put on windows with a brush will
prevent them from coating with frost. Mer-
chants should give it trial.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
From the CT
FROM, Rtsv,ou Lefevre.

Mr.. SoLoMAS, Sir The benefit have received
from the spectacles obtained from you induce me
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them. They suit my eyes to admiration. car
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25

The Rev. A. Q. HUME, of Indianapolis, Ind adds his
testimonial to the maBy others permanently cured Of
Consumption by DR. Woodruff:
I am most happy in subscribing my name among the
friends OF Dr.. Woodruff, to whom l acknowledge
grateful remembrance his professional duties
myself had been afflicted with assumption for the
last three years, aud for over year had not been
able to walk about. had exhausted the skill of tho
very serious aspect, and the last ray of hope
had almost EXPIRED when heard of the Doctor great
success. applied to him. under whose treatment the
cure perfect in six weeks so that resumed my
appeared Ihsve been we'll and strong siuce. It
Is two years since the cure was effected, and
still system continues free from trace of the dis
Whatsoever. 1 most cheerfully recommend all
ers and my prayers are, God bless him, and may he
live for many yesrs for the sake OF suffering human
ity. Rev. A.C. HUME.
indianapolis, February Is, 1868.
IMPORTANT TasrIMoNrAL.-Ths following il one of
the many testimonials of remarkable performed
BY DE-. Woodruff the celebrated Cancer and Chronic
Disease Physician, has been stopping for the past
three weeks at the st. Nicholas Hot ell in our city
Justice to DR.. Woodruff, the celebrated Cancer and
Chronic Disease Doctor impes me to give public to
the following facts: Some four years since discov
cred wart on my lip, which was pronounced by the
best physicians a Cancer. l consulted and employed
the best medical skill the country afforded and all fai
ed And my lip kept growing worse, and for the last
year and half had been trying the Cancer Doctor
May of Decatur, and to effect. AMI had given up
in dispar to die. My pain was great knew could
not last much longer On Doctor woodhull's arrival
here and hearing of his wonderful cures, placed my
self under his treatment, and in twentyfour hsurs
after the application of the Doctors Turkish Cancer
Salve, the Cancer was dead, that instrum an
could be run through it without the least bit OF pain
The is perfect and am entirely we'll. The rapid
ity of the cure is p. asst all Imagination.
My residence is near Springfield My occupation Is
farming JAMES A. HESSICK.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-25
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