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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-10
DRY GOODS. &c. =

DRY GOODS. &c.
MARCH. MARCH.
ENTIRE NEW
STOCK.
So.
DUNSMORE & BARRUS.
No. eos ana 21O Second ST.,
Have opened an entire new stock Of Goods,
suitable for Spring and Summer demand.
Our ONE PRICE system having been thus far
successful, we shall continue to mark our
Goods in plain figures, thus offering the
same inducement to all.
We respectfully call public attention gener-
ally to the extent and variety of our Stock.
DOMESTIC GOODS.
Prints, Hickory,
Brown Muslins, Check Shirtings,
Bleached do. Blue Denims
Brown Drills, Tickings,
Corset Jeans, Cottonades,
Tweeds, &c. &c.
| W-The above Goods we have marked at very
| Small advance on Eastern cost.
D r ESS GOODS.
SILK MoZAMBIQUES- --latest styles.
EMBRO'D do do. do.
SILK LENOS, do. do.
PARIS PLAIDS, do. do.
PLAIN SILK LUSTRE, do. do.
LAWNS New styles and different prices.
SPRING DELAINES--35c per yard.
GINGHAMS, &c. &c.
EOur stock of Dress Goods comprises styles
entirely new, and of this Springs importation.
|CLOAKS AND WIS,
BallnOral and Hoop Skirts.
~This branch of our Stock is complete, and
we can offer the best assortment at New York
prices.
HOSierV and Gloves
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were introduced. The most truthful report
we can make of the orators on the 4th, is Ia
say that never upon any occasion did We wit
ness such marked attention and profound
silence on the part of those who could get
within hearing distance, interrupted only by
an occasional storm of applause. The Grafton
of Judge Dillon, first in order, we believe was
never surpassed. From beginning to end it
was replete with truths that will never die,
adorned and beautifed with the choicest
language known to our tongue. His con-
densed and eloquent history Of the struggle
of our fathers for Independence, contrasted
with the grand struggle of their children for
its eternal perpetuation; his solution of the
great problem now being solved in blood and
tears his unequaled tribute of praise to the
brave defenders Of our country and his ex-
hortations to the people to stand firm in their
maintenance of our just cause, mingled with
scathing rebukes to the heartless conspira-
tors against the Government, North as well
as South, left lasting impression upon the
mind of every listener. The rousing cheers
given the eloquent orator at his conclusion
evinced the thanks of the vast assemblage ia
him for his timely words. We hope Judge
D. will consent to the publication Of his splen-
did address.
The next speaker in order was Thos. B,
Bryan, Esq, of Chicago. The great mass
assembled expected much Of this gifted ora
tor, but were doomed to disappointment
For more than two years Mr.. Bryan has de.
voted his time. energies and means to ad.
vance the cause Of the Union. Day after
day,-Sundays included.-and week after
week. he has raised his voice in behalf Of q
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The highest price paid for RAGS exchange Goods.
"n-'N"
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Which he can recommend. Also, . large assortmeIt
of Tn Japan and Copper Ware, which he oilers at the
lowest living prices
done in the best manner with cheapness and
Thankful for past favors, he hopes for continuance
Of the same. HUH WALhAon'
March 80. 1863-d&wn
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21
What the Missouri Radicals Claim.

The st. Louis Democrat thus closes an
article describing the opposition wi h which
the Radical party in that State had to con
tend. 1t claims the result as a victory,
whether it be so nominalv or not:
Nevertheless it would appear that the
miracle Of the Radical tickets success. I'M
der these adverse circumstances, has been
accomplished. At least, the vote has proved
so close that the scale will be turned either
way by only a few thousands, If not hun
dreds. Of votes. The result, It is very plain
to be seen. is equivalent to a Radical sue
cess. A drawn battle now is a victory in
the Radical party's favor. a few conside-
rations establish this fact very conclusivelY.
LIST. No such combinations can ever be
again secured against the Radicals az at the
late election. Such coalitions never last but
far one election. Victory or defeat is equal
" fatal to them. The elements ara so dis
cordant that the harmonious conjunction is
impossible. When, therefore, the Radicals
have not been crushed by the combined as.
saults of its enemies. but. on the contrary,
have come out of the conflict with rejoicing
hearts, II must bs accepted as an earnest Of
future victory.
2I The Influence Of the National Exec
utiva il not all likely to be hereafter directed
"a at the late election.
81. The Radicals have carried St Louis.
Ct. Joseph and Hannibal, the three largest
cities in the Sfate-likewise Jefferson Civ.
The STATE capitalize controlling centers Of
both business and political iufuerce. They
consequently hold the citadels of political
power.
oh. TIE Radicals have likewise carried
all the more loval counties and Districts of
the State. showing that they embrace the
oraat BODY Of the loval mon; that in fact.
The loval population Of Missouri has ALREADY
become radicalizad. Consequently every
addition made to the lovai population of the
State Is. as a rule. an addition 70 the Radi
cal party. It's strength Is in the growing
element of the State. The strength Of its
adversariez is in the element which time
may he exnerted constantly to diminish
Tie Radicals have no losses to fear. All
who have stood by them in the late contest
are men tried in the fre-R1dicals from
principle. Al the fair, weather friends were
on the other siie.
9Th The Radicals embrace the Germans
as BODY. whose influenza in Missouri has
basn such as to turn the scale at the outset
Of the rebellion in favor of loyalty. and who
may likewise he expected 10 h~id the bal
an"e of political power for a considerable
time 10 come.
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EOIPORIA, KANSAS, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 81 1868 :

and sell them to the importers who send
l1hem over to pay for their goods. There is
mutual system, by which bill drawn
against shipments TO Liverpool, for example
can be used in payment for manufacturers
wares IN any part of Europe, and even foI
teas and silks bought in China
But the chief fact We desire to illustrate, is
that any advance in the relative value OF
gold increases the sale of exportabIe farm
products. and sends up the prices. The
higher price of these increases the prices of
other products. The cost of Transporting
products from the interior to the seaboard is
aearly uniform. so that any advance expert,
anced here. is felt throughout the country.
re are not arguing that gold at 1874 indi-
.sssfes healthy financial condition of the
country as a whole: we are merely stating
that it Is specially advantageous to those
VINO raise any kind Of farm products to sell.
But says the farmer. "the same causes
which carry up the prices of my produc cts
also increases in the same ratio the prices Of
whatI have purchase" This IS in pert true;
but il is to BE- noted that only small part Of
the proceeds of his wheat, corn, wool, but
ter, cts are used in paying for imported
goods of any kind-clotts, silks, etc Nj gne
out of te n farmers are in debt for land. for
stock, for implements. and for store bill.
The legal currency they receive for their
products. will cancel these debts, dollar for
dollar. And right here is the "moral" or
practical Lesson We are endeavoring TO i'm
press upon every farmer who reads the
american AgricuItwrist. viz: that now is
the time to economic and get out of debt.
Money is plenty, and the tenn ptation is to
run into extravigsnce in dress, in furniture,
and in living generally. Better use every
possible dollar canceling old debts Let the
the purchase of luxurie8 or mere convenien-
ces in dress, furniture. etc, be deferred
until these things come down to the gold
standard-at least il there is dollar due to
any body that will take it now. Wien
Gold as zap" SELL oil you can, oad BuYthe
least possible.-Amseric0n Agriculturist.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21

was known at Washington. and esteemed a
good many of the dispatches of Gen. Hal
leck and Secretary Stanton obtrusive and
impertinent; and we expect he replied SO
| them In NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." sort
of style. While this mode Of dealing with
the dictation of the General in Chief and
Secretary of War is not displeasiug to The
public. it is thing not likely to be forgot
ton at Washington; and it is not improba-
bic that 1t may have been remembered to
Gen. Rosecraus's disadvantage.
Aside from the question whether Gen.
Rosecrans did his whole duty at Chicka-
manga, it became evident. after Tie battle.
that the Army of the Cumberland must be
reinforced from the armies Of the Potomac
and Mississippi Officially. Tennessee and
at once the old sore feeling between Grants
and Rosecrans's departments was apparent.
There was terrible tardiness in the move
ment Of troops from the Mississippi. The
corps nearest Rosecrans (Gen. Hurlbut's)
was not moved, but distant one was sent
for. Gen Hooker. with two corps At Bridg-
port, was reported impressed that he had an
Independent maud.
There was obviously an absolute necessi-
ty for the concentration Of military auth0ri-
~ over all the western ARMIES in the hands
of one man. This concentration should
have occurred months before. The only
practical question was, Who shall have the
command of the western armies? General
Grant was the highest officer IN rank in tie
western field. and that exalted Washington
estimate of him. of which we have spoken.
gave him the command. 1t was not to be
presumed Rosecrans would serve under
him. Harmony was desirable nay. essen
tial. Gen. Thomas had won the confidence
of the army and country at Chickamaugs.
and had no controversy with Grant. The
result is before the country Cincinnati
Commercial.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21
GOLD UP-EFFECT UPON FARM.
ERS GENERALLY.

At the time of this writing (Oct. 14rh.
| the Wall street bulletins mark gold at 1874,
and upward. and exchange on London 1894
That is. it takes 1854 of the general Legal
! Currency Of the country to buy ore hun
dred gold coins that were formerly reel =
oned As dollars, and a little m 1re TO buy a
draft on Lond n payable in gold dollars or
eovereigns. The peculiar style of reckon,
ing the nominal par of ex h ,nge at shout
! 40. or 10 per cent. above the real pa" { r
"a "a to the Pound Sterling. account TO-
the apparent discrepancy between the quo
'atinn of gold, and that Of exchange. Ten
per cent added to ga. makes very nearly
1854 The difference between gold here
and in London Is generally only J to per
cent. wi ich paws the cost If shipping it
from one place to the other. Ne 'cF 1dise
imported from abroad i paid for in gold, or
/ in Exchange bills drawn against gold, or
against four. grain, meat. lard, talIow,
cheese, etc. exports from here.
TIE effect of rise in the market value
Of gold. upon he price Of farm products. are
readily seen. Owing to abundant crops
abroad, breadstuffs are not now in great
demand here England imports an equiva-
/ lent 95 600 600 to 40 600. 900 bushels Of
wheat. even in he best years, buying it
where it can be most cheaply o5tained-on
! the European Continent, or in America.
! This year we have to compete with con /
cradle supplied from the B iltic. the D8nub7,
ETC.. whence it can be obtained at prices
uominalIy cheaper than here. But the
greater relative value of gold. and conse-
quently of Exchange, makes it more profit
able to buy breadstufs and provisions from
US. To illustrate: Suppose wheat to be
worth Sl.2o per bushei in London. a
merchant in New York wishing to paw a bill
of goods in London. amounting to $4,000,
can do so with 600 bushels of wheat de-
livered there. OF with a bill of exchange.
which at 154 (the price of gold). will cost
/ him here, 80. 940 in currency. He could
! then Just as well ray this sum for the 600
bushels of wheat (about 81 IS per bushel. J
and send that-or say 81 65 per bashel al
lowing 20 cents ezra per bushel for send
/ ing it, An that he can save by buying
below 81 65. viii be clear profit. If, on
the contrary. gold were down to par. be
could pay only 81 90 per bushel for the
wheat. The same is the case with all other
I exPortable produets-corn. wool. provis-
/ ions. etc. 1.-THE transactions are generally
carried on by several parties. thus The ex-
porter ships his articles and draws bills. Of
exchange against them, payable in 80 DAYS
or thereabouts. The foreign exchange deal
srs by these bin. less interest aud profit.
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lost only FIVE. The third year was very
rainy; sixteen sheep were deprived of salt
and the whole of them died Of rot and YER
micular pneumonia.
WHAT GRAPES TO PLANr.-At almost al
times, and especially since our recent grape
exhibition. inquiries are addressed to the
editors Of the Agriculturist. asking: ..What
grapes shall l plant?" For example. a
gentleman says, II want to put out 200
vines t. raise grapes to sell at the most
profit in New York" We advised 90
! Creveling. 25 Hartford Prolific. 80 Con
cord. 80 Delaware. % Uni,n Village. 10
! Diana. and Is Aliens HYBRID; and for the
/ following reasons: The Creveling is a fair
grape. and being one of the earliest, viii
sell we'll on this account al0ae The Hart
ford is next earliest. very prolific. of fair
quality. and will therefore sell well. The
Concord will yield more pounds than any
other, for the same trouble and number of
vines. and Is also OF good quality. so that
most people will buy it also. The Della
ware grows slowly, aud does not yield large
" At first. hut its superior quality will com
mand good price from considerable class
of persons The Union Village is very
alone The Diana is of peculiar flavor,
light color, and will suit particular class
of buyers who will pay more for it. than for
the black grapes The Aliens Hybrid is
the most promising hardy white grape we
have. is delicious eating; the fruit will sell
at high price. The above list we sub
mitted to a large meeting of fruit growers,
and it met with almost unanimous APPROVAL.
Two or three objected to the Diana; with
Us it does very we'll The above list. be it
noted, is for market purposes in New York,
though it is not bad list for home use.
and may answer for other cities north Of
Washington.
FARMERS CLuBs-How TO ORGANIZE
ONE.-The simpler the organization the
more effective. Every member should be
able to carry the constitution and bylaws
in his head. In case library is wanted or
any special business is to be conducted,
tools owned, or work done by the club, spe-
cial regulations will he required; but when
it is only desired to hold meetings for dis
cussion of agricultural subjects to exchange
ideas and seeds, and have good social time
once a week or fortnight. you will need only
a Chairman. to be elected at one meeting to
preside at the next. a Secretary and Treas
urer. perhaps. to be elected for the season.
These. with one or two other active men,
should constitute the executive committee,
and manage the affairs of the club. make
some simple rules. appoint meetings. and, in
short do every thing which the club does
not itself do. all their doings which affect
future interests of the club being subject to
its approval. The principal responsibility
will devolve upon the Secretary or the
Chairman Of the Executive Committee, who
should be the recognized business man OF
the club. Clubs which have any other
constitution than an understanding to be-
have like gentlemen usually neglect it.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21

The way the rebels cut up the railroad
between Alexandria and Warrenton ia \
caution. They made fires of the ties, heated
the rails. and then twisted them around trees.
telegraph poles and rocks. One gun barrel
was left driven into the ground, with three
rails twisted round it. In deep cuts they
felled large trees. tied them together with
rails and teiegrph wires. threw on pine
brush, and then covered the whole with
rocks and dirt. This mass could not BIS
cut. sawed. dug or blown up, but had to be
separated by handfulls. For thirteen miles
it was one scene redistribution. They had,
in addition. destroyed all the bridges. The
whole has been restored in six dsys. and
the road opened.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21
Horse THIEF HuSo.-Lsst Monday two

Horse THIEF HuNo Last Monday two
men, dressed ia United States uniform.
stopped four miles this side of Grasshopper
Falls aud tried to steal some horses, but
failed. They went to the town and made
some purchases, and proceeded to the resi-.
dence of Mr.. Newman and stole two horses.
Mr.. n. was not at home at the time, but the
neighbors were alarmed and went in pursuit.
They captured one Of them in Atchison
county. and hung him. but the other es-
capped. Both horses were recovered. The
scoundrels said they belonged to Jennison's
regiment, and that the regiment was to be
mounted in that wav. They gave their
names as Jones and Baker
LATER "A man came in last right and
informed Marshal Mcdowell that the citi-
gems had Jones and that they we're going 10
ha g him to day. The Marshal at once pro-
decided to tho scene of excitement.-Leav.
Bulletin
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21
WHOLE No. 312.
Blockade Runners.

Four merchants of New York, Messrs.
Mckee, Gomez. Groet and Oliver, were ar.
rested few days since, for being engaged
in blockade running. In McKee's posses.
sion case of field glasses was found, and
the letters and papees captured contained
information of the highest consequences to
Government and implica;e prominent New
Workers. Gomez is the inventor of patent
fuse. Six thousand feet oft we're found in
his office.
Another person was arrested. belonging
TO the Custom House. He is a deputy in the
seizure bureau" and under his supervis.
ion came all business connected with receiv-
ing bonds from merchants engaged in trade
with Matamoras and Nassau, N. P. He
issued the clearances of vessels for there
ports, and it is alleged that in a number of
instances articles contraband of war were
shipped from the port by the connivance Of
this high official, who subsequently, eau
caIed the bonds of the parties and received
his fees.
U. s. Marshal Murray suddenly arrested
four merchants, and subsequently the deputy
was suspended from disposition, and order
ed 10 report to the Marshal, in whose hants
he still remains. a large amount of money
was paid by the parties interested in this
business, false invoices and entries were
sworn 10, and the usual formulas adopted to
escape detection. The business is reported
t. have been carried on to a large extent.
We trust that the parties will meet their
deserts Conservative.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21
No Time to Quarrel with the Engineer.

No Time to Quarrel with the Engineer.
Ben Butler. in a recent speech, made this
striking illustration:
But hear some old Democratic friends
say, / am for the Government, but am
against the Administration There is
where you and differ Let US see if you
can stand on that ground, my friend; be.
cause if you ara right must be with you.
You cannot divorce the Administration
from the Government; it is the only repre-.
sentative it has. 1t is the only representa-.
tive the Government can now have for a
year and half to cone. If you are for
the Government you have to stand By the
Administration. It may have erred-it has,
no doubt, made mistakes, because admins
traitors are always fallible men-but it is
your duty to sustain it. 'Ab but, Mr..
Butler, the Administration is but the engin-
eer, the Government the engine; now. sure
ly, do not deny that I can oppose the en-
gineer, and at the same time find no fault
with the engine ITSELF you say. But the
engine is going at the rate of sixty miles an
hour: she cannot be reversed. and we are
all in imminent danger; Is it time 10 quarrel
with the engineer?"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21

GETTING ROUND SUNDAY In Dissent
ing Chapel, near Barnard Castle, Britains
two farmers met. One Of them, on his way
to the chapel, had noticed fine calf in his
neighbours field. which circumstance gave
rise to the following conversation. Ad-
dressing his friend. in a tone he Intended
for a whisper. but which was loud enough
to be heard for several yards round be said,
Tommy. supposing it was Monday, what
wad We take for your ealf?" WHY" re.
piled the other. "supposng it was Monday,
aw wud take two pound fiftaen.'' "Suppos-
ing it wac Monday. aw'l gi' two pound
ten" Surprising 1t was Monday, then.
ye shall hav't." The bargain was thus
concluded. and the calf was duly delivered
on the following day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21

SHINGEESl SHINGLES!
HTHE undersigned having rem odeed the old
Vangundy Maehice. now prepared To
furnish Shingles of the best quality, cheap, for
cash or trade For further particulars inquire at
the farm of DAVID VANGUNDY, one mile be
low the Junction or at the residence of Orrin
clark. eorner North Avenue and Water street,
Neosbo Rapids. ORRIN CLARK.
VIM F. VANGUNDY.
Neosho Rapids. May .. $50 2e4-335
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21

James E. Murdoch. the unrivaled tragedi.
an. is at Chattanooga, trying to recover the
body Of his son. who fell so nobly during
the battles of Chickamauga. He spends his
leisure moments in reading in the camps
and hospitals. for the entertainment of the
soldiers. A noble patriot and great actor.
is James E. Murdoch.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21
DE-. Beecher,s Liverpool Audience.

The fnllwing is an extract ofa letter from
New Yorker in Liverpool:
went last night to hear Mr. B9echer
speak. There had been glaring handblls
posted about the street to incite the passion
of ignorant people against him. such as
quotations from the Independent, at the
Trent affair. The house was densely
crowded, and thu southern sympathizsrs
appeared to be in majority. although many
think they were not. Never was public
speaker Of character greeted with such an
outrageous volley of abuse and insult as
was poured out on him Yet be stood erect
aud as bold as a lion. and ne shouted out his
words st the top Of his voice as it was alb
solu.ely necessary he should do. in order to
be heard at all. His New England accent
in certain words WAS mimicked, TO tina great
amusement of his opponents. Wooden
hams and nuimegs were cried out at him.
and all sorts of insulting questions screamed
out, bu: he went o. without regarding them
l never was an admirer Of Bsecher before.
but am now. A man who could stand up
in foreign country before thousands who
thoroughly dstest him and his cause, and
speak as he spoke. Is eertsinly something
of hero.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1863-11-21

A new method Of reciuiliog their armies
has been started by the rebels. A furlough
not exceeding forty days is to be grsnted to
every non-commiesioned officer and private
Who secures reornit for his company.