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Agents for the Standard.
The following named gentlemen arc authorized
o receive and receipt Tor money due on subscrip-
taon TO the STANDARD:
L. P. FISHER, San Francisco, Cal
TBUs. rBoYcs, San Francisco, Cal. ''s-
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A. B. YouNa,
A. r. BuaBAXK, Monticello;
ALEX. 8. ABERSErHy, Oak Point;
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A. B. PATRICK, Port Ludlow.
n%Money can be sent through the mails at
our risk.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-12-05

THANxs.-To Capt. Finch for late
Victoria papers. '..' -e"..-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19


o, How THEY Linz THE Weekly Courier,
issued last Friday, contains notice signed
'sper order of committee Of arrangements"
from which the following is an extract:
'The Republicans Of this city having made
arrangements to celebrate the Fourth Of July
in a partisan spirit, and having Refused any
but members Of their Loyal Leagues to par
ticipate with them," &C., &c.
The writer Of this, who is none other than
the editor Of the Courier, knows his state
ments to be = tissue Of falsehoods, too bare
faced for circulation here, where the facts are
known, hence he puts them in the Weekly
Courier, only to make political capital abroad.
Truly the Judge is becoming "for solid lying
much renowned" Gs. L-Gl 1855
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

@There is complete reign of terror in
Williamson county, Illinois, (the same county
in which the 35th Iowa served campaign
arresting deserters,) and if Union men are
not sustained they will be driven from the
county. The arrest of the leaders by the
military authorities has exasperated the Sc
cessionists, and the release Of the leaders has
emboldened them. Affairs have reached a
crisis in that locality. One night last week,
John Starks, belonging to the 18th Illinois,
while at home on furlough, six miles from
Carbonate, was shot by secession sympathiz-
ers, in his own house. They called him to
come out, and while adjusting his clothes to
comply he was shot through an open door.
Several balls entered his body, and he expired
almost Immediately. Another Union man
named Emerson, died the same night, in the
same neighborhood, from wounds received
three days before.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

H-A Congressional candidate was thus
interrupted by an inebriate: "My friends, y
said tho aspirant for Office, II am proud to
see around me tonight the hardy yeomsnry
of the land, for 1 love the agricultural inter
ests Of the country; and well may I love
them, my fellow citizens, for WINS born q
farner-the happiest days of my youth were
spent in the peaceful avocation Of son of the
soil If may be allowed to use figuratlve
expression, my friends, may say, scas
raised 6stpeen tUo yosos of corn" aIs3 @a9a
"a pumpkin! by thunderr' exclaimed the
inebriated Joe. eara s1a baa ,.F5.s. aai s.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

GRAND OUCPouRlNo or TIE PEoPLE.-One
of the largest and most enthusiastic Union
meetings it has ever been our good fortune to
attend, was that held at Ononwa last Satur-
day. But little preparation had been made,
as large crowd was not expected, no very ex-
tensive notice having been given. The Church,
which by the way is an unusually large one,
had been secured for the occasion, but it was
found to be entirely inadequate, not one 1.-THE
Of the people present being able to gain ad.
mittance. An adjournment was then had to
the depot, building capable Of holding an
immense assemblage. It was completely
filled, and large number unable to obtain
admittance crowded around on the platform
outside, where, for three or four hours they
stood in the sweltering sun, listening to the
eloquent and burning words Of patriotism
that fell from the lips Of our fellow towns
men D. g. Cloud, Esq, and James McNutt.
The meeting was called to order by Hon.
NJ. Price, who nominated Rev. James G.
Wilson for President. Frank w. Eichelber-
ger was appointed Secretary. Mr.. Cloud
came forward, and for an hour and half
held the audience spell bound. He ably and
eloquently defended the Constitution, the
laws and the Administration Of our Govern
ment, advocating an earnest and vigorous
prosecution of the war against the Southern
paricides and their infamous ard hypocritical
allies Of the North, showing conclusively to
the minds Of every unprejudiced person that
if we wished to restore to our bleeding and
distracted country, honorable and permanent
peace, we must suppress this internal re-
bellion with the strong arm Of the military
power, and that those who are clamoring for
peace based upon compromise are on fruit
less errand, and doomed to certain disap-
pointment. The speech was clear, forcible
and logical, appealing to the common sense
and reason of the listeners. Every position
taken was backed by indubitable and uncon-
trovertible proof. The arguments were, in
fact, unanswerable.
He was followed by James McNutt, ESQ.,,
in an excellent speech of an hours duration,
Astounding in telling hits, sound patriotism
and witty illusions. He gave his experience
in Missouri during the Presidential campaign,
showing that even then, long before Lincoln's
election, the leaders of the Democracy were
preparing to take Missouri out of the Union
by instilling into their minds hatred Of the
old flag and Government. His speech was
we'll received and enthusiastically applauded.
The meeting was perfect success and will
have its good effect on Copperheads in the
future.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19
THE JOURNAL.

CIRcuLARs.-After July LIST the postage on
circulars will be increased to two cents, at
which rate three circulars may be sent to one
address if desired. Those desiring to adopt
this mode of advertising should mail them
during the present month, while the one cent
rate continues.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

( AHARD H1Nr. Said an old preacher once +:
''Fellcw sinners. if you were told that by 60
ing I'D to the top Of those stairs yonder
(pointing to rickety pair at one end Of the
church, you might secure your salvation, I
really believe hardly one of you would try it.
But let any man proclaim that there were Eve
hundred dollars there for you, and I'll be
bound there would be such getting up stairs
as you never did see." s .t.a ri. s.s'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

VARIETIES OF TxRxs.-A modest contem-l
porary calls veal diminished beef" This is
pretty good, but why not extend the vocabu-
larry? Suppose we term lamb ''incpientmut-
ton" and denominate pig ''premonitory
pork 4,I...,.H.-.2 y. - -tn.r-..-I ~ u. -.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

"CLEAR AS gentleman on board
steamboat with his family was asked by his
children ''wtat made the boat gor' when
he gave them q very minute description of the
machinery and its principles in the following
words: "You see, my dears, the thingumbob
here goes down through that hole and fastens
the jlgmares, and that connects with the
crinkum- crankum; and then that man-he's
the engineer, you know kind O stirs up the
-what-do you -call-it with a long poker, and
they all shove along, and the boat goes ahead"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

e-.'I say, squire, have you got any sons
that would like to enlist in the cavalry ?"
".No, but I've got some daughters that might
be pressed into the infantry service
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

AToAD's ToILrr.-Audubon relates tina
he once saw a toad undress himself. He COM
menced by pressing his elbows hard against
his sides, and rubbing downwards. After a
few smart rubs, his sides PECAN to burstopea
along his back. He kept on rubbing until
he had worked all his skin into folds on his
sides and hips; then grasping one hind leg
with both bis hands he hauled off one leg of
his pants the same as anybody would. then
stripped the other hind leg in the same way.
He then took this cast-of cuticle forward,
between his fore-legs, into his mouth, and
swallowed it; then, by raising andlowering
his bead, swallowing as his head came down
he stripped off his skin underneath until it
came to its fore-legs, and then grasping one
of these with the opposite hand, considerable
pulling stripped off the skin; changing hands
he stripped the other, and by light motion
of the head, and, all the while swallowing. he
drew it from the neck, and swallowed the
whole.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

FOURTH OF JULY.-The committee of ar
rangements for the celebration Of the Fourth
Of July, have finally decided to hold it At the
grove just West of the Catholic Church.
There are several advantages connected with
this ground, which have influenced the decis-
ion in its favor. A clear, running brook,
with living spring Of the clearest and cold
est water for its source, runs through a por-
ton Of the grove, thus furnishing good water
for the participants, and . convenient place
in which to water horses. There are good
places to hitch teams in the flat lowlands on
either side of the brook, where accommo.
dations can be found for the vast number that
is expected on that day. The only disad.
vantage is the dust, but this will be remedied
on the Fourth by sprinkling the street. The
other arrangements are going forward salts
factorily and every indication points to glo.
rious old-fashioned celebration of the coming
anniversary Of our Independence.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

CHANCE FOR A SAFE INvEsrxENT.-Jay
Cooke, subscription agent for the $50 bonds
of the United States, has established o SUBJ
agency, at the State Bank, in this city. This
is an excellent opportunity for all-the labor
er as we'll as the capitalist-to make o safe
and profitable investment. The bonds are
called "Five Twenties," because while they
are twenty year bonds, they may be redeem.
ed by the Government at any time after five
years, and not, as many suppose, because the
interest is only 500 per cent. The bonds
bear interest at the rate of six per cent, pay
able in gold, semi-annually. The bonds are
not taxable. We are pleased that the Gov
eminent has at last furnished the Western
people such an opportunity. Heretofore it
has been confined to the large cities of the
East. Those who neglect these six per cent.
bonds, the interest and principal of which
they will get in gold, will have cause to re-
greet it. See advertisement.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

D1srs1cT CouRT.-The case of the State Of
Iowa rs. David Prosser, charged with the
killing Of Silas Ferry, was closed, yesterday,
and submitted to the jury last evening.
John Boyle was brought before the Court,
charged with having forged an order on
Lemp & Sells, for $40. He plead guilty, and
was sentenced to six months imprisonment in
the State penitentiary.
P.S.-The jury in the case Of Prosser, af-
ter being out about two hours, returned a
verdict of assault with intent to commit
great bodily injury" The penalty for this
offense is Imprisonment in the county jail
not to exceed one year, or fine, not to ex-
coed five hundred dollars.
The Judge sentenced him to pay fine of
$500, with costs, amounting to some $500
more. The result of the trial appears to be
generally satisfactory.-Daily, 18Th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19
RICHNAN & BROTHER.

j A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT Law AMD
iAsooiicitors IN Ohsncsry, Muscasine, Iowa. VIII
practice In the several courts Of the State and u the
District Court Of the United Dtes Dtstrict Of Iowa
They Will act agents IN buying and selling lsnas
ard in paying taxes. -
Particular attention paid 70 the sxaninstion Of
titles, 70 oonvsysncing. notarial bu.dnees. e.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

Seven Indians were hung at Victoria, Brit
ish Columbia, on the 18th ult, for numbering
white men. .saisnI ~ ~ "a .i1.A
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19
The Copperheads.

r The Copperheads.
Who arc the mon that clamor most
Against the war, its cause and cost,
& And who Je6. Davis sometimes toast
q Tho Ooppsrhs.ds.
> Who, whom by wrstchsd whisksy tight.
Who crawl and sting, but never nght2-
TOO r-- r. The Ooppsrhsads. !,
Who hold peacs meetings, whore they pass
Lengthy resolves Of wind and gas,
Much like the bray Of Balaam's ass?
. The Coppsrheads.
Who. when false faction 10 forgot,
.a' When patriots keep . common thought,
Have discord aud disssnsion Taught
The Coppsrhsads.
Who swear by bondage, and would see
Rather their country lost than tree;
Who dread the name Of Liberty?
..a -sa. ISL. i.. The Copperhsads.
Who hate freedom loving Press,
is.i The truth. and eli who 1t profess;
Who don't believe In orr success?
The Copperheads.
49,. And who, when right has won the day,
g., VIII take their slimy selves away,
s And In their dirty holes will staya
,fssss The Ooppsrheads.
'2a-a And who win be the hiss and scorn
OF generations yet unborn, e.
Hated, despised, disgrscsd. forsworna
~' The Copperheads.
-7-..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

~We learn by letter from Perry Hop
kinson, Of Co. E, 18th Iowa, dated Spring
field, Mo-, June 9Th, that few days previous
two tentsof Co. A, Of that regiment, were
struck by lightning, and nine men were
wounded, seven severely, one Of whom has
since died. e. ~ a" 1871. .-.5-
On the 9Th inst, Capt. Stafford, Of Co. H,
dropped down dead while walking through
the camp. His remains were to be sent
home. -e 5. 5---.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

Five thousand and one hundred and, fifty
emigrants arrived In New York city last week,
and forty.nine thousand nix hundred and
eighty-two have reached thst port since jan
uary In Only twenty thousand six hundred
and eighW:sight arrived; during tie same
period last year. In view Of these facts it IL
bitterly Of Irish emigration. us .1 s'aosifI Il
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

WHAT 4 WHoPPER.-The Court, publish
es letter in Saturdays issue, "From a
Republican, to a friend in this county,"
said letter having emanated from the Courier
Office, purporting to have been written BY .
member of the Seventh Iowa, in which the
following language occurs ~ would not
like to see the Southern Confederacy &C.
knowledged, but would almost as soon see
that as to see the niggers made soldiers Of,
and put on an equality with white soldiers;
and rather than see this, or even see them
free and at liberty to 60 where they pleased,
I would much rather see tie ConJederocy &C.
kno.olsdged.'' A pretty Republican he is,
truly. Willing to sacrifice his country and
all its dearest rights, for the perpetuation of
slavery. This is just the language. Of the
sneakswho profess Democracy in thisregion,
and of traitors everywhere, North and South
In our opinion, this soldier, If any soldier is
the author of this letter, has mistaken his
side. He should be fighting for the govern
ment Of Davis, the chief cornerstone Of which
is the institution for which he entertains
such love. We will venture to say he is one
ofthe disappointed applicants for promotion
in negro regiments Of which he aop enter
Gains erch ,,rofc,,nA DISLIKE ----r----
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19
L.AWs and REAL ESTATE.

ca. HAYES & Bro,
LAWYERS AND COMMERCIAL BROKERS,
Continue to buy and sell Real Estats: great deal
Of Rsal Property will change hands between now and
next autnmn and those ho in debt W do us 70 ssu
There 10 considerable demand for improved farms n
this county and make sales to spsculats
Send in your numbers. We examine titles: rct
.s-s .l.as aa O. g. HAYES BRoTHIR.
r.,, n 1870 AAvem
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19


Society have entered vigorously on the work
ofpreparation for the coming Tenth Annual
Fair, to be held in September. They have
purchased the grounds on which the fairs
have usually been held, and are making ex.
tensive improvements in them. The track
will be put in as complete condition for
trotting as can be. The stalls, seats and
buildings are to be repaired in q thorough
manner. The premiums offered are unusual
ly liberal, especially for stock, which will,
without doubt, be sufficient to secure large
exhibition of horses and cattle. Inducements
are also held out to the farmers to compete
for the premiums offered for the best speci-
mems of farm products of every description,
and we anticipate large display. The arts
and sciences have not been overlooked
Every indication points to return fthe pros
porous fairs held by this society few years
since, second to none in the State, the equal
if not the superior ofthe exhibitions given by
the State Agricultural Society. @ 81
The 24Tu IowA.-The many predictions
of future glory, vouchsafed the Gath Iowa
regiment, by all visitors to Camp Strong last
fall, have been more than realized. The
thinned ranks of the regiment fully attest
the desperate nature of the fighting done by
the members at Edwards Depot. Much of
the praise is due its intrepid commander.
Col. E. G. Byam, who first set the example
of daring bravery which was so we'll emula-
ted by his men. We learn from private
letter that he advanced with his men to the
very lannon's mouth, amid storm of bullets,
shot and SHE'LL His hat was shot in frag-
ments as he waved it to inspirit his men.
His canteen was also shattered as it hung by
his side, and his clothes were pierced by bull
lets in several places.
Finding his regiment lanked by the enemy,
both right and left, he ordered retreat, and
so closely was he pressed that the rebels saw
his shoulder straps and recognized his rank,
calling to him, "Halt, Colonel. halt" But
he pressed on, with scores of shot directed
particularly at him, and made his escape so
IS to reform his regiment and fall in as sup
port to fresh troops.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-06-19

ALLEN BROOHHALL,
Attornty at L0so, Notary Pubic, Justice Of the
Peacs, and
War Claim Agent, -s,7fl Z :
ATALISsA, MUsCATINE COUNTY, IOWA. .
VX1ILL practice ia the District Courts Of Mascsins,
w Cedar, and adjoining counties. Prompt sttsn.
ten given 70 collections. q - - Il
TO Soldiers, Widows and Heirs.
VIII give especial attention 70 the eolsction Of a.
nands againit the 0ovsrnmsnt. Bounty money and
Pepsions obtained : nov 14-dtrWkWtfa
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-04-22
TRIrUTE or RESPECT.

At called me ting or Tarnchill Lodge, No. -,
he'd at The J. ''r R.nm H. the town Of Dallas,
Friday M" ming, the l7h April, A. u. 1864. The fol-
Iowa. pre- ,Ii rtI.'li ions w'rr ndopt"d
WHEREAS, Il has pleased he SIpren,c Rue nf Il e
Uniycis" rcmoy" from midst and from his tr.
rial aburs, ~ eternal TEST and happiness, our be-
we'd ri, I'D and Lrulrr The Rev. JAMES A. SMITH,
who departed his life The 10Th ,y of April. \. D.
ISIS. after well spent life Of usefulness. and in full
aud lively h,p. "i nm awakening TO the joys Of life
e.-riai, Th-rrfre Resolved,
ls,. Thar in The death of t,,r beloved brother, the
craft has last worthy brother, sucicty valuable
ciizcns, the Church of las brightest examples of
christianity, and his family cherished object Of af
fiction and regard.
I'd, That the m, MIXERS Of this Lodge d'pI, re this
sal dspens,,,i"n, aud jim our symathies with thosr
ofhis afflicted relatives in their bereavement anil
II testimonial Of regard for his virtues man
and us Mason. we will Wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty day, aud tender to his afflicted
family coincidence and sympathy in his ailiicing
dsImnsniion.
81, That coliydf these resolutions he furnished to
the lamy of our deceased brother, and also 10 the
Dallas Herald " for publication
N. VI. BURFURD y
J. &. MCCOY,
W. II. HUGHES,
W. n. THOMAS, tomaiHee.
G. W. LAWS.
J. W. SWTNDFLLS.
JAS NJ. PATTERSON
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-04-22

We have received from his Excellency, Gov. +. r.
Lubbock, copy ola sermon preached by the Right
Rev. Alexander Gregg, d. a., in St. Dayids Church.
Austin, on Sunday the 10Th March, upon the subject
of ExroaTIoS.
The text is from XIV chapter of Leviticus and
the 18th yerse-''If thou selest aught unto thy
ncighbor, or buyest aught Of thy neighbours hand,
We shall not Cypress OBJ another
The whole Discourse, says the Houston Telegraph,
g. iepete with sound doctrine christian teachings,
and we wish 1t coald be in the hands of everybody
Bishop Gregg, after abiding 10 the fact that the
spirit OF extorton had assumed proportions Of fright
iul magnitude, and in many hearts dried up the
springs of humanity, and supplanted every generous
sIupuc, says Captiyatcd by the vision oil glitter
INK hordes aud fortune smiling upon them IN the
future, they have forgotten that erfortioar
shall hcnceforh be their AT sHch h,ne-and
would To God the picture had not 20 be presented In
its reiyat sHch H,ar-in the midst OF so perilous
n sirugTle-with exhibitions of the honest ssfsacri-
freely, and without murmur, their time, their en-
ergies their treasures aud their liyesaying all IN
humble reliance on the blessing Of God, A. vast pile
the altar Of patriotism al such fine, We repeat,
for the spirit Of rovefUu-ess to stalk forth In such
revolving frmsor the tortiOner 10 prey with cal
lus heart upon the stern and increasing necessari-
q the land-upon the widow and orphan, for IL Mill
" band Il widows sud Orl'haDs when this var u
snded-upon the naked aud SUFFERING soldier himself.
Who has been -tript IN the battle. OF pursues his
earr way 10 embark In the sfrift Hpon all clss-ts
~ -fsart. who must be fed and clothed, at whatever
.rfncefor the extOrfioner thus 10 devOur it, sub
srsnce and prey upon the life blood II The land y
srrrsfrs-s isdsrf-as la-e ind unnatural as fiction
ss,nld d-yi-s human character.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-04-22
OhitnarN.

DIED, on IN, Isl ofApri. 1853, near pr.s'lcn Ma
yarro county. ievas, ID q. II. Shackciord, former
~ OF Snrins icld, Mo.
nd This, sad n~ss VII fall with havy weight
upon the nunuru III .o,s ofD SliHckI fjrd. Lake
the wrrr Of these brirf ip,s, ani ma,,y hers, the
Dr. driven from his pleasant and happy home IN
Missouri, early in the contest for Undergraduates, Wy
tile tyrrany of Fed-als and the brutality OF Union
mem Ills adherence TO .sSon hern Rights canse'i
not only his own hut She rr-.,i death uf his mo-
bie wi;e--and her las, iig ia,e, u SAIL win
her own hands. uniu ed to The hiresc, over her
husatds residence, the ir>i Soui be tag ever rails
ed In Green county Mo. They now receiving
their reward in heaveh THE d. profe sed Christ
iany several days Previous I" his death. gnd ia his
Ia It hour, met the grim monster without wavrriny
contdant Of q brss,sl immorai.y. Greve not he-
r4ay-i children Thy parrn.s rest from their labors,
leaving behind item a name imperisliablc.
L. I II.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-04-22

rg-A runner prevails in our town, brought by way
If Sherman, that Gen. Cabcll. IN command Of cav
mir, force had attacked aud driven The enemy from
Fayetteville, Ark, and had himself commenced for.
tying that place IT Is also said that force Of some
4OO0 Pin Indians and Fedcras ut Cane Hill. on
" a,out II or 10 miles from Fayetteville We do not
know What reliance TO place In these reports but
from the fact that Gen Cal,ell had been dispatched
from Little Rock in the direction Uf n. West AIkan-
sus, we ARE disposed TO believe that there may lie
enme frnih IN them.
Col. Spcigh's Regiment aud Vests Battery, have
received orders, We understand, 10 march TO Fort
snlib. and have probably by this time started from
their winter quarters at Camp Kiomishi. The bal
ancc Of StecI's Brigade including Col. linwpcs regi
nent, il expected would also soon receive march,
ing orders.