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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

BAD STATE OF Three fifths of the
adult white population of California are mon
without wives Four out Of every five whits
men are bachelors, and from necessity for
while there are one hundred and eightv.three
thousand eight hundred and fifty six white
men in the State, there are only forty-eight
thousand one hundred and forty-nin white
women. ~...
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

| Mistaken EcoNonY.-No language can
express the crualty or folly Of that economy
which, to leave = fortune for child, staryes
his intellect and improverishes his heart.
There should be no economy in education.
Money should never be weighed against the
soul Of child. It should be poured ont like
water for the child's intellectual and neral
life. 's4p9es- 80 AsHa TSl
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

An INsrNuAroN.-A boarder was once seen
to pick something out Of sausage he was
eating. .U59 uy,ol9
"What is it, Ben p asked boarder sitting
opposite. gl.G3 & eA.g8g
"A little piece of bark, believe" replied
Ben. g eonET1a lG%sGa<
"Well, old fellow, IFS my opinion you'd
better. not hunt any longer, or you might
find a gropl pretty soon."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
BLACKSMlTHlNG.
lone door above the Postoffice. I

[On6 door ABOVE the Poston1co.
r TAKE THIS METHOD OF INFORMING THE
i Public that am doing Blacksmithing in all it,
branches and especially de- intend that my HORSE.
SHOEING shall be done to impart ease and oom-
fort to the Horse and health and elasticity to
the foot, without which it is impossible to have
feet horse can refer to . number of gentlemen in
this CITY, and also in the country, who give moro
hattsrng account of with defective feet than
am willing to say of myself All ask il fair trial.
None but the best of Iron used in the
ufacture fny Horse and Mule Shoes. ~ =,
Also, there is, occupying part of my ihop, Wood
Workman, who can do - good worl on either Wagons
or Buggies can be done in this city. o.. $40 -
nov6dawtf. GEORGE PERRY
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
The Convcription I3,Il

Having become Flaw of the land" brief
showing of the forces it will place at the dis
posal of the President, will not DO without
interest. We give tho following from tie
New York Herald, based upon the returns
Of the last census, for the benefit of our read
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

SOMETHING NEW FOR THE FARMERs.-The
Agricultural Bureau at Washington has re-
ceived eighteen cases of rice from our minis
ter in Japan. which is adapted to the up
lands of this country. 1t is now ready for
distribution to all who make application for it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

" 4A II ~ " WV II u L. II,
,-r-v. JUST PUBLISHED By DIR. STONE,
Pkysieias to Ghs Itot Lang AID Hsgissic lnstuts.
Treatise on the causes of early physical decline
consumption and mara.mus.-
This work L. ono Of high moral tone, written in
chsste, yet thrilling language appeals directly to The
moral consciousness of all parents and guardians
cally detailing scientific and reliable aids treat
1t will be sent by mail receipt Of two e eents)
| stamps. a 80
| fail not to sond and get this book. = nv
A word of solemn Conscientious advice to
e ate those who will reflect
class Of maadies prevail to fearful extent iu com
munity looming at least 900 youths Of both
imperfsctly understood Their external manifestations
OF symptoms debility. relaxation and OK.
Or y r.sss snd Of
ing ascending hill flight Of stairs great pal.
ptation Of the heart. asthma. bronchitis and sore
lety and to bust study, dimness of eye sight,
Of memory dizsness Of head, neuralgia pain
bous parts Of the body pains in the back limbs lu.
cage dyspepsia indigestion, irregularity of bow
ts deranged sections Of the kidneys and other glands
Of the body lsucorrhoea sur albus &C.. virulen
diseases in both male and female. Likewise epilepsy,
Now, in ninsty-nine out Of every one hundred
all the above named disorders and host Of others net
sidions and willy form Of consumption Of the spinal
nerves. known Tables Dorsaies and Nessnterca have
their seat and origin In diseases OF tho Pelvic Vscea
Hence the want o of the old school practice in
treating symptoms only. -f ts..,rs go
Dr.. Andrew Stons, Physician to tho Troy Lung and
Hygentc Instituton is engaged In treating this
class Of moder0 malades with the most astonishing
The treatment adopted BY the Institution
It 10 based upon scientific principles. with
discovered remedies, without minerals poisons he
facilities Of such that patients be cured
their homes. in any part Of tho country IRON accurate
snes sent them BY mail express Printed
tories will be forwarded on application.yOTe ~ -
Consumption, cataxrh and diseases Of the throat
cured we'll 1t the home Of patients the Institu
tion BY sending the Gold Msdicatsd Inhaling Balam
10 vapor With inhaler and ample directions for their
use, and direct correspondence.
Patients applying for interrogatores advice must
enclose return stampst0 meet attention.
Tia attending Physician will befound ct the Irstitu
tion for consultation from .. N. toS MI Sunday
- Xcdrsss, DR.. ANDREW STONE,
Physician to the Troy Lang and Hygsnic Institute
and Physician for Diseases Of tao Hart Throas and
Jan % '13.dGw1yr
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
Administrators Sale.

pI virtue of order Of tho County Court Of Nusea.
- tine county. Iowa. will, Thursday, April 90th.
1865 offer for sale at public auction large amount Of
personal property belonging to the estate Of VIM.
Wiskert decsased said property consisting Of Horss
Cattle, Hogs Hay, Grain, Wagons Farming Impls-
ments, &c. &c. ~ j. -sii.. 90 - ~
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, m. of said day. at
the late residence Of the decedent. " .'t'' As5
TERMS OF SALE-On all sums not exceeding i've
dollars cash down. On all sums exceeding Eve dollars
credit Of nine months will be given, approved
notes. NICHOLAS LONG, Administrator.
Muscatine county, April 9. 1863-w2w. NJ tgIr6
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
From, the MITE of ALDERMAN WUNDER

Germanto,rs, Jane 1st, 1861.
Dr. @. M. JAcKsoN-SIR:-It gave me pleasure two
years ago. to give you certificate testfyng what the
German Bitters hau for me. I am now perfectly
cure viz -Dyspepsla Chronic and Nervous debility,
diseases of the Kidneys, &c. The powerful influence it
exerts upon Nervous pfostrston 10 surprising have
and without hesitation have recommended it for the
above plants and In cherry ms lance 1t has effect
uay cured. Your medicine has great reputation In
Germantown and 10 now sold in every Drug store and
most of the Grocery stores here. any ono should
question what say. let them come to Germantown,
will prove to their satisfaction, that the bitters
have cured in this vicinity more than twenty cases Of
the above disease. Respectfully, =,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
From tho Req. JOSPH II. KENNARD,
li Pastor. of the Tenth B0Dtist Church.

Dr. Jacksos-Dear ST. II have been frequently re-
uuested to connect my with concentrations of
ous kinds of medicines but regarding the practice
out Of my appropriate sphere have in oil cases de:
clined but with clear pr0ofn various instances and
HeoHands German Btters, depart for once from my
usual course express my full conviction that for
debility of the system, and especially for Liver
Complaint it is q safe and vauape preparation. In
some cases may fail but usually doubt mott will be
very beneficial to those who suffer from the above
causes. Yours, respectfully,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

The SILVER GREYs.-This veteran regi.
ment, the last from the noble State of Iowa
has, we understand, not received their pay
from the Government up to date, although
they have been several months on duty
They do not complain, butmany Of their fam.
lilies have been left in very needy condition
at home, and depended in many instances for
the pay of their friends to sustain them
There must be consequently much suffering.
We trust the Paymaster may be sent amongst
them and afford them the necessary relief as
soon as possible-Sk Louis Democrat. IA
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

who is the most degraded and wretchsi Of
human beings, look for person who has
practiced vice so long that he curses it, and
yet clings to it; that he pursues it because
he feels great law Of his nature driving him
on towards it, but reaching it, knows that
it will gnaw his heart, and make him roll
himself in the dust at his feet. Beware Of
vicious and impure habits in youth, or you
will be in great danger Of coming to this. p
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
HRNRY ". PKRKINa

A rrOnNEY AT Law. AND, NOTARY PUBLIC
II viii eive prompt sttention to cenvSyancing exam.
ininx tat and paying taxes n Huscatlne and Louea
coenfiss Once on Second street, over Adam Ogilvie'o
store, Muscatins, Iowa. Mach 9Th, 1sel-dswtE
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
IN. =, .LEFFINoWHI,I,,

A rrORNEY At Law AND JUSTICE OF THE
IL PEACE. Once over the State Bank, font room.
rroiapt attention given to.eoif5etions. - oa
s1useatine, Oct 81, 'e2-.d&wly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

From J. Newton Brown, D. D., Editor of the
Encyclopedia of Religious knowledge.
medicines through dstrust of their ingredients and
Effects yet know of sufficient reason why man
NAV not testify the benefit he believes he has
ceived from any simple preparation in the hope that Re
may thus contribute to the benefit Of others.
do this the more readily in regard to- Hoofand'a
German Bitters, prepared by DR.. @. NJ. Jackson, Of
this city because was prejudiced against them for
many years. under the impression that they chiefly
an alcoholic mixture. am indebted to my friend
Robert Shoemaker, Esq., for the removal of this preju
dice by proper tetss and for them
when suffering from great and long continued debility
The nae of three bottles of these Bters the begin
ming Of the present yoar followed by relief and
oration to a degree Of bodily and mental vigor
which had not felt for six months before, and had
smos. despaired of regaining. therefore thank God
and my friend for directing ma to use hem.
PAiloda a, Juss %, 1861. J. NEWTON BROWN.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
Beware Of Counterfeits!

Beware of Counterfeits
See that the signature of"C NJ. Jackson, II on the
svrapper of each bottle.
Principal ONCE and Mandatory 81
No. o31 Arch street.
JONES 4 EVANS,
fSuccessors to O. n. JACKSON Cs.] Proprietou. d
Fer sale by druggists and dealers in medicines in
every town and village in the United States and by
John B. Dougherty, Nuscatins, "a,
d Canon Co, do 81
NJ Pomeroy. Wilton, -.,.-
Geo Bagley, West Liberty, -
II O Armstrong, Wilton Junction,
W Bunch, Moscow,
W Clark + Bro, Columbus City,
d Howey, Wapelio,
NJ P Vanloon do
Hutcbinson 4 Berner. Port Louisa,
Reigart 4 McNamara. Upton,
vogt d Bro, Iowa City,
N Davis, do
Morrison / Bro do
Muscatine. June 18th. 1s69-daw1v.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24

Tsstifying Of their own personal knowledge, to the
beneficial effects and medical virtues Of these Bitters
Do you want something to strengthen youi
Do you want q good appetite
Do you want to build up your constitution
Do you want energy?
Do you want to sleep well? s.@
Do you want brisk and vigorous feelingi
Do you want to feel well ... - 81 ! ..I
Do you want to get rid Of nervousness ?,
If you do, use HOOFLAND'S GERMAN
BITTERS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-04-24
The Early Physical Degeneracy Of
.AME r ICAAN EOPL f.

M.scatins. June 10th. lssl-dawti
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-17
The Mexican Question.

An important pamphlet, ascribeed to an
official organ, had been published, entitled
France, Mexico, and the Confederates.'-
1t SETS forth the interest which France has
in recognizing the Confederate States, and
the impo ,sibility of the re-establlshment
of the American Union; maintaining that
an American war would be useful to France
if separation between the North aud South
be defnitively pronounced; for the Conied
era tes would be the allies of France, anC
would garantee her from attack from the
North, would fulfil her hopes, and he1
manufacturers would obtain cotton, which Ii
absolutely necessary for them.
The Paris correspondent of the Morning
Herald has good reason to believe that thl
pamphlet expresses not only the opinion
but the intention of the Imperial Govern
ment. As to the period when this inten
tion shall be carried into effect, it depends
exclusively on the Emperor, but it assured
ly will not be delayed.
The correspondent of the DAILY Ae'o
writes that he cousideres the pamphlet II
such perfect harmony with the know
leanings of tho Emperor, that he thinks i
worth while to notice it; and that if Slidel
who has lately had repeated interview
with DRoUYNpE LHuYs, following up con
} ferences with the Emperor himself, has re
ceived carte blanche to publish the pam
phlet in Paris, he could not have write
more favorably for the Southern cause, 0
apologized more ingeniously for the inst
tuition of Slavery, than he does in th
pamphlet.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-17
TheCOntrast.

No man whose conscience has not beer
scared by the iron of fanaticism can deny
the constant and undertaking progress o
this country under the stimulating influ
snce produced BY rigid and strict adhe
renee to the principles of the Democratic
faith. By that contrast and consistent ad
herence, the Democratic party, literally
lived down and overpowered all opposi
ton, their political principles ceasing to be
issues and becoming part and parcel OF the
policy of the country. Under the benig'
nant rule of the Democracy, this country
extended from Maine to where the waters OF
the Mexican Gulf murmur upon the sands,
from the shores where the Atlantic dashes
to where young California rolled down hel
golden sands to the Pacific And in al
the wide area embraced in such msgnif
cent territorial area as this, everywhere
prosperity invigorated and stimulated every
branch of human indx t y and enterprise
while the Golfers of the National Treasury
were literally overfowing with their gol'
den store, while domestic interests were
thus characterized by prosperity wholly
unexampled, the foreign interests Of the
Government were SO judicodsly managed,
our rights so firmly urged and so zealously
guarded that the nation stood, in the eyes
of Christendom. the first power on the
earth The Sun in his course has looked
down upon many a scene Of magnificent
commercial wealth and political power
He has seen the Assyrian, the Macedonian
and Roman Empire rise and fall. He look
ed then, and he Looks still with his burn
ing gaze upon the pomp, pride and power
Of the British Empire, "with its morning
drum beat circling the world" but never
in all his course had he looked down upon
such scene of commercial wealth, politi-
cal power and national glory as was pre-
sented bs this Republic at the close of the
Administration of Mr. Buchanan. But in
an evil hour the Abolition serpent entered
this Paradise to make wreck and a"ruin
where all before had been beauty, harmo-
and strength. Two years of fearful civil
war has divided the once united people,
carried devastation and woe throughout all
the land, while, as it was in Egypt, so is it
here-"there is not one house in which
there is not one dead" National bankrupt
ey is inevitable; while all Europe looks on
with shuddering horror at the terrible fe-
rocity and inhumanity that charactcrizes
the struggle between men who were once
brethren The legitimated business of the
country is hopelessly ruined, while our
commerce is swept from the seas. But
worse than all is the fearful demoralza-
tion created by two years of the most san
culinary strife the world has ever seen, bru-
talizing our people, and which will leave its
fearful imprint upon our race for centuries.
Surelylour people may long as "the hart
desireth the water brooks" for the restora-
tion of the old Democratic party and poll
cy to power. They cannot restore us to
our lost estate, but they can inaugurate
the policy that shall start us on the path
that leads to it, although it may take cen
luries to accomplish, and the youngest
child in it's nurses arms to-day may not
see it-M Y. World.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-17
Another Glance at the Result

Of all the conscripts drafted in this city,
only about $500 have thus far reported
themselves at the enrolling stations. Ot
this number, about +hree fourths have been
exempted for aienage, non-residence and
other sufficient causes, and the remainder
have been held to service or have furnished
substitutes. The trouble Is, that the draft
ed men, as general rule, do not report
themselves, unless they intend applying
for exemption. A large majority of the
conscripts are staying at home (many are
absent from the city, no doubt and walt
ing for the country to come to their rescue,
or till positively the last call of the Pro-
vost Marshal After these many weeks OF
trouble and expense less than 1900 men
have been obtained in this city for the
army. The main dependence of the gov
ernment Is evidently upon the seasonable
and liberal action of the Mayor and Super
visorS.
The people see clearly enough that the
drafe is, as every candid thinking person
knew in advance that it would be imprac-
ticable. Cove rnments everywhere, of all
sorts, are notoriously slow to learn; but
we hope that the AMOUNT of evidence daily
accum ulating ia New York on this point,
will induce our government to make this
draft It's first and last experiment of the
kind aud when more troops are wanted,
go back to volunteering.-N. Y. Journal o1
Commerce.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-17

A WISE PREcAUTIoN.-Railroad travel
ers are so proverbially iucautious that uns
less the carrying companies employ expe
dients rendering it impossible for travellers
to expose themselves to danger, accidents
are continually occurring. The practice Of
thrusting the elbows cut Of q car window
has caused SO many accidents that railroad
companies are generally adopting the safe
guard Of putting perforated iron plate,
eight inches high, across the bottom Of the
window, outside the sash. This renders IL
impossible to thrust the elbow beyond the
car body, and saves the arm from being
crushed against the timbers Of bridges.
Against the danger Of accident from pass
ing from one car to another while in mo
ton; there is no remedy yet discovered e1-
cept locking the car door, as is done in Eu-
rope.-PhH. Ledger.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-17

A BIG strapping fellow from Montgomery
county, New York, who had been drafted,
was asked to this effect:
"Have you any disease about you that
would not naturally show itself to tue ex-
aiming Surgeon q
Montgomery replied -"Yes, stree, ] was
crazy once" .....
"Please state when ahd under what ci--
cumstance?"
Montgomery replied IL s'pose you'll
doubt my word but ca ah prove it by Nancy
Wood. I was crazy at the last President
al election, Mister, whe en | voted for ABB
Lincoln.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-17
The Virginia Legislature.
"PEACE RESOLUTIONS.

In the Upper House of the Virginia
Legislature on Sept. 9,
Mr.. Collier offered preamble and seve
raj Joint resolutions, which were read and
discussed at some length.
Mr.. Armstrong moved that the rules be
suspended for the purpose of acting on the
resolutions forthwith.
Mr.. Collier appealed to the Senate to al
low the resolutions to lay on the cable, in
order that Senators might have full time to
reflect on their Importance.
Mr.. Seddon was unwilling to allow the
silent sanction OF the Senate to endorse
for an hour these resolutions. He was in
favor of disposing of them without delay.
| The rules were then suspended and the
resolutions were again read They propose
in substance that three Commissioners be
appointed by each of the Confederate States,
to repair to each Of the States remaining
| in the old Union, and make known to the
Governors of each of them that the Con
federate States demand that they will, by
the ballot. box, consent that tina Confederate
States be allowed thenceforth to be sepera-
ted from them in peace.
Mr.. Nash moved the definite postpone
ment of the resolution Heregretted pain
fully to see such resolutions offered. He
objected to them toto calo. He was as
much opposed to sending Commissioners to
Gov. Morgan, or any other Northern Gov
ernor, as to Mr.. Lincoln. In their views
and policy they were all alike.
Mr.. Collier, thought the action of the
Senate was hasty and inconsiderate. The
scheme he proposes never had been at
tempted. There was no cause In the Con-
stitution that provided for peaceful disso-
luton of the Union. A sort of dread fill.
ed the public mind in regard to propositions
of peace, because they might do harm. II
there was any expression in the preamble
or resolutions which inculcates the idea
that we are to desist from this struggle till
the independence of this Contederacv was
achieved, he would like to know it. He
was willing to fight on, to fight on till we
should obtain our independence; but while
fighting with one hand he would hold out
the the olive branch of peace with the
other. He hoped if the resolutions were t.
be buried, they would be allowed the de
cent respect shown to all corpse, of remain
ing twety-four hours before interment.
The roll was called, and the vote stood
ayes SO, nays l, (Mr. Collier.) So thepre
amble and resolutions were indefinitely
postponed.
On motion of Mr.. Cbristman the Senat'
adiourned.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-17
Two YOUNG ladies of Philadelphia were

Two YOUNG ladies Of Philadelphia were
lately spending the summer in Northwes-
tern New York During their visit they
took several long rides with the daughter OF
their host about the country. On one OF
these occasions-as they had been travel
ing some distance, and the day was warm,
and as trough Of running water stood in,
yitingly by the road side-they concluded
to give their pony drink. One of the city
ladies agreed to get out and arrange mat
ters for this purpose. The others, remain.
ing in the carriage, and deeply engaged in
conversation, for some time paid no atten-
ton to the proceedings of their companion
When, at last, surprised at the long delay
they turned to ascertain the cause, they
discovered her trying to unbuckle the crup
per this being the name, believe, of the
strap which passes around the horses eau
die appendage.) In amazemsnt they in
ouired: "What in the world are you doing
that for?r She naively replied: "Why, I'm
unbuckliug this strap to let the horse
head down so he can drink"
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-17

Brown AcoUIrED.-Hcnry NJ. Brown,
indicted by fair and impartial jury of his
cohntrymen for the bigh crime of murder
in the first degree, in the Common Pleas
Court Of Montgomery County, after procu-
ring change Of renue has been tried on the
indictment in the Common Pleas Court oi
Mama CountyI and acquitted: The jury
rendered the verdict after very brief de-
liberation.
'Protected from violence by the "copper"
head" Sheriff, Mayor and police Of the city
Of Dayton-at the time of the tragedy-he
has had trial by jury. It's sanctisy forbids
further comment. We take no appeal but
to the bar of God.-Dayton Empire Sept. ii.