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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

HusBANDs.-Young ladies are generally sup
posed to be more or less on the look. out for hus
bands. Nice dresses and pretty bonnets, music
and dancing, and the polite accomplishments.
in societies, where these are cultivated, and
much of what is called society, are supposed
to have this object in view. But the supply
of good husbands is not equal to the demand.
We see thousands of men round US whose
married state is q constant marvel to US. We
cannot conceive how they ever induced any
woman to have them. The STANDARD of hus.
handy virtues requires to be raised. and the
market better supplied. Marriage, which
develops all that is lovely in woman, some
times brings out the worst qualities in men
Many woman at forty exceeds the promise
of her girlhood but how few are the men
who do not fall very far short Of the hopes o.
youth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

MoRGAN's CHIvALRoUs CONDUCT.-From
first to last there has been wanton disregard
of the rights of person and property on the
part of this bandit. Prisoners taken at L.
banon, Kentucky, were compelled to keep up
in forced march with his mounted men, and
when falling from sheer exhaustion, were
mercilessly Drained with dubbed muskets by
order of Morgan. In this State unjustifable
outrages have been the rule. The clergyman
killed near Versailles was passing along, and
being rather deaf, was ordered by the rebels
to halt. Not hearing the order, he was shot
down in cold blood. A young man sitting on
a pile of cross ties near the railroad, was
quietly gazing at them when they passed by
him, and was shot without uttering word
to provoke them. Near Vernon, we are in
formed, house was pointed out by some
sympathizer as one where meetings of Home
Guards had been held, and where women had
met to prepare ammunition. Morgan's men
entered the house, and completely Quilted it
of everything. Whoever had been loyal suf-
fered-K. G. C's did not. A gentleman
who, under the guise Of a citizen, Travelled
with Mbrgan's rear guard some hours, for the
purpose Of learning their proposed line Of
travel, states that whenever they approached
a honue to press in horses sign was given.
Ifrespnnded to, nothing was taken. If not,
they robbed without license, showing partic-
ular vindictiveness against Democrats who
could not give them the mystic signs of the
sCircle of hosts" The less said about Nor
gan's chivaric conduct the better.--lndian-
apoHs Journal, 17M. ..- ..,,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

How VIcKsBURG LOOKED AFTER TIE Sur
RENDER.-It is difficult to describe the condi-
ton of the city after undergoing siege and
constant bombaIdment lasting forty-seven
days and nights, and an intermittent bonn
bardment for more than year. The citizens
insist that the damage is trihing, and from
what they say, suppose the loss of life has
been much smaller than could have been rea-
sonably expected But nearly every house
in the city has been perforated by conical
and round shot and shells. The pillars Of
piazzas are knocked down, doors and win
dows smashed, floors torn up, and damage
done in every shape and form. I found no
house in the city that had escaped unscathed
though it is said there are some. The streets
are barricaded by breast-works and rlfe-pits
intended to guard against an attack from the
river, and in some places they are covered
with grass and weeds. The business houses
oil have musty, dusty and deserted look. =
Wherever you 60 in any direction, you have
to guard yourself against holes dug into the
ground by our shells. At every available
place cave has been dug. In these caves
the women and children were saved at night,
During the daytime they took the chances for
successful lodges, and most Of the ladies rather
pride themselves upon their experiences in get
ting out of the way of shells as if it were quite
a lady-like accomplishment.
Vicksburg has been really handsome place.
The public buildings were good, the private
residences we'll surrounded with beautiful
and woll-kept shrubbery, the site of the town
high and rolling, and on every hand were evil
dences of the existence at one time of wealth,
taste and general prosperity. 1t is now pre-
eminently war-worn-some degree and kind
Of devastation marks everything you see.
Dust, neglect and decay are where nothing
else more horrid meets the eve
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

AMuscArINE friend hands
US copy of the Muscatlne Courier to look at,
as sort of curiosity. 1t is specimen of
the meanness of Muscatinc Copperhead. 1t
denounces the Federal Governmentand praises
Vallandigham and Ben Wood. It denounces
the Iowa soldiers and praises copperheads.
1t denounccs the war for the Union, and
exults over the mobs who shoot enrolling off,
GERS and resist the authorities of the Govern.
ment. If the Courier is fair specimen of
Muscatine copperheads, God have mercy on
them. We turn them over to the tender
mercies of the Daily Journal. The people
of Muscatine should be proud Of the Journal
as loyal men must despise the Courier =
West Union Uowa) Record.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

DrsERrERs ARREsrED.-Provost Marshal
Compton arrested couple Of deserters yes
terday-Geo. Pease, alias W. D. Compton, a
member of company D, 9TH Iowa, from which
regiment he deserted some time since, en-
ploying his leisure hours since his desertion
in running an evening ferry across the river
at this point, and Geo. Seibert, member OF
''Merrill's Missouri Horse" They were
taken to Davenport last evening.
Geo. Powell. also deserter, from company
D, S7th Iowa regiment, was arrested and
taken to Davenport last Thursday.-Daily,
25tk.
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Eherif's Sale.

RY virtue Of special execution to me directed and
~ delivered from the ONCE Of the Clerk OF the
District Court OF Muscatine County, State Of Iowa.
against the goods and chatte lands and tenements Of
Cyrus Hawley ct al, have levied upon and will OK.
pose to SALE on Tuesday, the 4th day of August, A.
1868 at the Court House door, in the city Of Musca.
tine, the following described property, 10 w.t.
Lot No. three @ In block No. eighty -four (S4) lying
and being situated in said city of Muscatne Iowa
cordng to the recorded plat Of said city, situated
Muscatine county. Also, on the west end Of
outot In the southwest quarter Of section thirty
nvs !So township ~! range number
the said westsds end ~ the Same now appears by
reference to the public plat or of the City Nus
Ellen NJ HswIey, August 9Th, 1885, By H. Il. Hins and
Nancy Jane Hine, his wife.
All which, or so much thereof may be necessary
will 10 sold to satisfy said special execution in favor Of
Taft Bronson Go.
Sale to commence between the hours Of nine o'clock
In the forenoon and four O'Clock in the afternoon Of
said day, to wit. at one o'clock, P. NJ.
H. H. HINE,
Sheriff Huscatine County.
Muscatine, July 7, 1663..w4w 81 50
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

GA National Teachers Convention is to
be held in Chicago on the 9th, 9th, and 9TH
of August. It is the first general meeting Of
teachers in the Western States, and promises
to be equal in numbers to any eduoational
body ever convened in this country. The re-
duced fare of the railroads and steamers, the
general vacation of schools in all parts of the
country, and the desire of Eastern teachers
to visit the West, will insure the success Of
the meetings.
The Reception Committee is Samuel q
Briggs, Samuel H. White and F. s. Hey
wood-P. o. Box 1896, Chicago. Illinois.
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DY virtue Of . special execution to mo ii.
ID rected and delivered from the Office Of the Clerk Of
the District Court Of Nuscatine county, State of Iowa.
against the goods and chattsh lands and tenemsnts Of
James MoClenand, have levied upon and viii OK
pose 70 sale Saturday, the 18th day Of July, A.
1862 at the Court House door, in the city Of Mnsca-
tine, tie following described property, to w.t.
Tho undivided half Of that tract Of land commencing
ct the center of section No. nix (6, in township No.
seventy ok Coz north Of range No two (2 west Of the
fth principal meridian thence running south fifteen
5) chains thence east ton Q0) chains thence north
twenty Coy chains; thence west ten chains to the
quarter section limo Of said section thence south i've
chains to the place Of beginning. combating twenty
2O eeres more or less A:o the sast half Of lot No.
nine 10y in block No. eight (5s In tho city Of Mus.
cains, according to the recorded plat Of said city, ell
in 1uscatine county, State Of Iowa.
All Of which, much thereof ~ may be necessary,
will BE- sold to satisfy said special execution In favor Of
Samuel Lucas.
Sale to commence between the hours Of nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and four O'Clock in the afternoon Of
said day, to wit, ct II o'cieck, 4. II.
er9-- at1 Do r1 Il. d. HINE, i .
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Nusoatine, June "a, 1s63.-w4w 81 30.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

D@ Quilp's reason for declining, on recent
occasion, to take two the first dishes named
on his hotel bill of fare, was rather punning
than pungent. He said he was going on a
long journey, and didn't care to eat soap
or-fsh-al dinner! Punch never made worse
or better pun than that.
What detestably superficial pun.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

Spors ON THE SUN.-Three black spots have
for several days past been distinctly discern.
able on the suns disc, two of them being to-
gether on the southern limb, and one nearer
the northern edge. The phenomena are Gu
rious and we'll worth observing. The spots
compare in size with the disc somewhat as q
bullet to the crown of hat In the present
slightly cloudy atmosphere the appearances
can be noticed with the unprotected eye, but
are best seen through smoked glass. Il
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

ELEMENTARY 1NsTRucTIoN.-On day of
grand popular rejoicing, when the fountains,
and the Bengal lights, rockets, and Roman
candles, had been all brought into active re-
QUESTION, a clever little boy, upon being asked
which of the two elements he would sooner be,
sire or water ?" answered "water;;" and this
was the subtle reason he gave for it; "don't
you see the fire i0orks, but the water plays"
That boy, we are afraid, will never be Presi-
dent
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

DY virtue of special execution to directed and
ID delivered from the office of the Clerk of the Dis.
trct Court of Muscatine County, State of Iowa. against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenements Of
Peter Marof, have levied upon and will expose
to sale Saturday, the 25th day of July, A. D. 1885,
at the Court House door, in the city Of Muscatne
following described property, to w.t.
The easterly half Of lot No. three (8) in block No
seventy-six co., in the city and county Of Muscatine
and State of Iowa. cH a.
All of which, much thereof may be necessary
will be sold to satisfy said special execution in favor Of
Gabriel Bowman :srs 51.t .a .ra .a
Sails to between the hours of nine o'clock
IN the forenoon and four O'Clock in the afternoon
said day, to wit, at 9 O'Clock, A. NJ.
+ II. II. HINE,
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatins, June "a, 1s63-w4w -prsfee&6
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

Fun is the most conservative element oil
society, and ought to be cherished and en-.
couraged by all lawful means. People never
plot mischief when they are merry. Laughter
is an enemy to malice, foe to scandal, and
friend to every virtue. 1t promotes good
temper, enlivens the heart, and brightens the
intellect. Let us laugh when we can.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31
THE JOURNAL.
NIuscatlne County Fair.

Mr.. EDITOR Some may want to know
what has been done in regard to our County
Fair, this fall. We have good prospect
There has been every effort made to get up q
good list of premiums, and to circulate it. II
has been published in both of our city papers,
and is also circulated in pamphlet form the
best we could. We have over two hundred
persons pledged to be members. One hun
dred Of this number have promised to be ex-
hibitors. The dry season will keep some
back, probably, but we hope not. Come, il
your stock is not as fat as you would like to
see it; let us try to swell the number Of ex.
hibitors up to two hundred. w
A company has purchased the old Fair
Grounds on the Island, who promise to put
it in good order for the Fair on the LIST day
of September. They have already put the
track in good condition.
The Directors have promised to do all they
can in their townships and elsewhere for the
Society. hope they will not forget their
promise. Directors, you can tell exhibitors
and all others, that the election of officers will
be held at 2 o'clock the first day, and COM
mittees selected on the grounds, who will
commence their examinations at 10 o'clock
the second day. There have always been OBJ
jections to committee men, and censures on
the Board for Partially. Now we give you
the opportunity to appoint the Committees
Will you come and do the Board this favor,
and be satisfied with their decisionsf The
Board have exercised their best judgment in
appointing superintendent, who, we hope,
will be prompt. If any cannot serve, please
let the President or Secretary know at as ear
ly day as possible.
The Board have offered as many and as big
premiums as they thought they could stand
up to. The citizens, wishing to have good
and successful Fair, have offered some pre-
miums for horses, which will bring out the
best in the State, and some from other States
We hope all will aid in this Fair. Buy
membership tickets, which will admit your
wife, and children under 1S years of age, du-
ring the Fair. Farmers, fit up your stock
and articles, and let US have it to say that
Muscatine county has had good Fair.
Ladies, if you look at the list you will see
that you are not forgotten in your useful
as we'll as fancy articles, and also your
skill in handling and riding the most noble
animal of creation-the horse. Ladies, look
well to the flower list; we want to make
this the attraction of the Fair. -sf
Mechanics, we expect, as usual, you will
be out with your labor-saving machines of all
descriptions, from the thresher down to a
patented goose-picker. >~
Will you say you will come, and commence
to fix for it? J. B.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

K1ILED.-We learn, from private letter,
that the gallant Lieut.. John II. White, Jr., Of
the Chicago Mercantile Battery, formerly a
resident Of this city, died at Vicksburg on the
9th of July, from the effects Of wound re-
ceived whilst CALAMITY working his gun on
the 28d of June. Another noble sacrifice to
this monster rebellion. t>i@
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31
RLACKSMITHING.

Zone door above the Post0fdce.l
TAKE THIS METHOD OF INFORMING THE
i Public that am doing Blacksmithing in all its
branches, and especially de intend that my HORSE
fort to the Horse and health and elasticity to
the foot without which it is impossible to have per-
feet horse. can refer to number of gentlemen in
this city, and also in the country who give
datterng account of with defective feet than
am willing to say of myself. All ask is fair trial.
None but the best of Charcoal Iron used in the man
ufacture of my Horse and Mule Shoes.
Also, there is, occupying part of my shop. Wood
Workman, who can do as good WORK on either Wagons
or Buggies can be done in this city.
nov6dawtf. GEORGE PERRY.
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sheriFs Sale,

DY virtue Of an execution to me directed and
ID delivered from the office Of the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court of Muscatne county State Of Iowa. against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenemsnts Of
Morris Harrington have levied npon end will expos.
SALE Thursda, the 18th day Of July, A. D., 1868
ct the door Of WIN. A. Brownelrs store on Second
street, in the city of Muscatlne, the following de-
scribed property, to.wit A1arge stock Of Groceries
consisting Of all the articles usually kept in retail
store, Tess, Coffee. Sugars, Salt. Tobacco, Cigars
Liquors. &C., together with the furniture consisting
Of Glass Jars Barrels and Measures, Dishes &c
All Of which, or 20 much thereof may be neoessa.
y, will be sold to satisfy said execution In favo
rof william A. Brownell. q III 5afE
Sale to commences between the hours Of nine oclocl
in the forenoon and four O'Clock in the afternoon
said day, to Wit, at 10 O'Clock, 4. n. -p,t
s5a q. b. HINE,
7t aF- Sheriff Muscatins County.
Muscatine. June n, 1S6s--w4w S.. cE
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

SENSIBLE QuEsroN. Slamtown Lit
erary Club is now debating the Question,
"Whether married man who wears whis-
kers all over his face, really loves his wife"
Popkins maintains that he don't "Cos,"
says Popkins, "she mought as we'll kiss a
bufaler robe as him." Who says Popkins
isn't sound -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

The IDLER. Everything within US and
about US shows that it never was intended
that msn should be idle. Our own health
and comfort and the welfare and happiness
Of those around us, all require that man
should labor. Mind, body, soul, all alike
suffer and rust out by idleness the idler is q
source of mental and moral offense to those
around. He is q nuisance in the world and
needs abatement for the public good, like any
othes source of pestilence.-Scientifc Amsri-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

SERIOUS ACADEMIA little girl named
Manuel, shout nine years Of age, whose pa
rents reside in South Muscatine, fell from a
wagon last Saturday, and had her collar bone
broken. Drs. Green and Barclay were called
to her assistance, and the little sufferer is now
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31
SllertH,s Sale.

Sherf6's Sale.
DY virtue of special execution to me directed and
ID delivered from the Office Of the Clerk of the
District Court of Muscatne County, State of Iowa,
against the goods and chatels lands and tenemens
VIM. Heller, j. G. Sweeney, D. r. K. Derr and II. N.
Summer, have levied upon and will expose to sale,
Saturday, tho 25th day of July, A. D. 1868, at the
Court House door in the city of Muscatns, the follow.
ing described property, to witt
Commencing at stake thirty five (35) rods and eight
and half links north of the south west corner of
section No seven ~. in township No. seventy.eight
one hundred Qoo( rod: and sixteen le) links. to a
half 90 links to = stake. thence west one hundred
QO0) RODS and sixteen Q6) links to the west line Of
said section No. thence south said line eighty
six 1857 rods and four and q half (41 links to the
place Of beginning, situated in Muscatne county State
Of Iowa.
An of which, much thereof may be necessary
will be sold to satisfy said special execution in favor Of
Thomas N. Isett. -'
Sale to commence between the hours of nine O'Clock
In the forenoon and four selecK In the afternoon Of said
day. to wit, at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
n. II. HINE,
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatine, June 23d, 1s63--w4w 81 So
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

S@It is generally admitted that the lrisl
are most famous for making bulls, but tn
Dutch can go ahead in making pigs. Fo
instance:
I've got q pig cat, and I've got q pig tog,
I've got pig calf, and I've got q pig hog,
I've got pig paby, so pig aud 30 tai,
And I've got pig wife dat's pigger as all.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31

@- Teach your children to observe closely,
reflect carefully and describe exactly what they
see. By this, that habit of reckless exaggera-
ton and loose description, now so common,
would in great measure be avoided. Indeed,
this is one way, the way to educate children,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-31
Original Notice.

OIIS1u NUCIC6.
THE STATE OF IOWA.
Muscatiss County, "
To Albert Barton You hereby notified that there
will be e before the Goth day of July, A. D.
1905 IN .ne once OF OF the court OF
linda Barton plaintiff claiming of you defendant,
Divorce from the Bonds Of Matrimony allowance
of alimony the custody Of your Jesse Aonzo Bar
ton, and CHI other relief the Court may meet
Now unless you appear thereto, and defend, be-
fore of the second day of the next term of said
Court commencing the third Monday of October.
D. 1863 default will be entered against You and udg
ment rendered thereon and decree entered prayed
In the said petition. --a
HANNA B FITZGERALD,
July 17-w4w. Attorneys for Plaintiff
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SheriH's Sale

DY virtue Of special execution to me d.
d rected and delivered from the Office of the Clerk
the District Court of Mpscatne county State of Iowa
against the goods and chattels lands and tenemens
Thomas @. Motifs, Mahaia Motifs ct al, have levied
upon and will to sale Saturday, the 25th day
of july A. D. 1861 at the Court House door, in the city
of Muscatne the following described property. to wit
The westerly or lower twenty feet Of lot No. three
(3) in block No. twelve (l2), in Muscatine county
Iowa. -, .la.,.- b.
All of which, much thereof may be necessary
will be sold to satisfy said special execution in favor
Peter Jackson.
Sale commence between the hours of nine o'clocl
in the forenoon and four O'Clock in the afternoon
said day, to wit, at 1111 O'Clock, A. n.
PIG S.'+t y . H. Fl. nINE,
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muacatiue lima Oath. 12f0.- w4v 90
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6HERIFFs SALE.

RY virtue Of an execution to me directed ant
~ delivered from the ofice Of the Clerk of tn,
District Court Of Muscatine county, State Of lowe
against the goods and ehattels lands and tsnements
George Wiley Administrator of the estate Of Bensmr
1ddngs deceased have levied upon and will expose
sale Saturday tho 25th day Of July, AID at the
Court House door. in the city Of Muscatine the follow
ing described property to-wt Let No. elk (6) con-
township seventyseven a. range two (2) west of the
9th principal meradian. And ten (10) acres in said
quar- s the north OF lot No
six o. and running north twenty coy chains to the
north line of the aforesaid quarter; thence i've (6
chains along said line thence south twenty COY
to the southwest corner Of lot six thence along
tho northern line Of said lot five @ chains to place OF
beginning. Reference being had to the recorded plat
Of said quarter, 1t will fully appear the record
of which will be found in Road Book NJ page 168 The
above deed dated Oct. Goth, 1853 recorded May 7th
1858, In book L of Land, page 681.
Also the south west quarter of section fifteen rs
township seventy seven ( range two (2) Of the
Sth principal mirdian, all In Muscatne County, Iowa
All Of which, much thereof ~ may be necessary
will be sold to satisfy said execution in favor Of Isett
Brewster.
Sale to commence between the hours Of nine O'Clock
In the forenoon and four O'Clock In the afternoon of
said day, to wit. at 9% O'Clock, A. N.
H. n. HINE,
Sheriff Muscstine County.
Muscatine, Feb. s, 1S63..w4w 81 90.