Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-01-09

Revenue SrAMPs.-Isett & Brewster have
received all the revenue stamps that have been
issued up to this date, except those required
for marriage certificates. They will furnish
them to parties wishing them.
SENT OrF.-Dr. Hershe sent five of his
convalescent patients, belonging to the 37th
regiment, to Davenport Monday - from
whence they will be conveyed to the regi.
ment There still remain at the hospital in
Camp Strong, five patients. They are fast
recovering. and will be forwarded in q few
days.
"a Among the patents issued by the
United States Patent Office, recently, We
notice one to Arson Rowe, Of Atalissa, in
this county. for an improvement in grain sep
araters. We have not learned the nature of
the improvement, but it is said to DO an
excellent invention.
"lNJINs. The band of Musquaka Indians,
numbering about one hundred, that have
been encamped on Cedar river for some time
past. have removed their camp to the slough,
about three miles below this city, said slough
being much better locality for the purpose
OF catching fish. Small squads of them make
frequent visits to the city for the purpose Of
getting drunk, and ''picking up things"
No DRArr1SG.-Thel Davenport Democrat
d Nescs states that Gov. Kirkwood passed
through that city few days since, on his
way home from Washington. He informed
them that there would be no drafting in this
State, he having made satisfactory arrange
ments with the Secretary of War, during his
late visit, for the avoidance of this measure.
We are pleased to learn this fact.
EThe card of Messrs. Hanna and Fitz-
gerald, attorneys at law, may be found in to-
days paper. Mr. Hanna has been member
of the bar Of this city for number of years,
and is we'll known to our citizens as an attor-
ney of the first class. Mr.. Fitzgerald, al
though new conner, has already won the
confidence Of the community. We wish the
new firm abundance of success.
E The stockholders of the branch of the
State Bank at this place held an election of
officers and directors for the ensuing year, at
their office, Monday, resulting in the choice
of the following named gentlemen:
President-J. B. Doueherty.
Cdshier-J. Richardson
Director-J. B. Dougherty, J. G. Gordon,
Jacob Butler, S. D. Veile, Chester Weed, J.
Richardson.
New SHOE SroRE-Homer Spencer, we'll
known merchant of this city, has opened
out at No. 154 Second street, one door west Of
the old American House building, new
stock Of boots and shoes, suitable for all class
es and conditions of mankind, which he is
disposing of at small advance on cost. Give
him call if you are in want of any of these
articles. o.
Iowa VALoR.-Steele's division, which made
brilliant charge on the enemys left at Vicks-
burg, contains eight Iowa regiments. 1t is
composed of the 9th, Oath, 25th, 26th, 3Otb,
31st, 34th, seth, Iowa; the I'd, 18th and
18th Missouri Infantry, and the 55th and
bsth Ohio Infantry.
As usual, however, the telegraph robs our
State Of its glory. In the dispatches steele's
division was spoken Of as composed mostly
of Indianians"
RETuRNED.-Our fellow townsman, Jacob
Butler, Esq, attorney for the city in the case
of the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Com
pavy vs the City Of Muscatine, returned yes
terday from Washington, where he has been
in attendance at the sitting Of the Supreme
Court.
~ W. F. Davis, Esq, also returned on the
same train. He has been absent for some
time, visiting old scenes in New England,
where he formerly resided.
FANCY SroRE.-Messrs. S. A. Drake & Co.
have opened stock of goods at No. 1874, But
ler's Block, Second street, consisting Of fancy
dress goods, hosiery, gloves, &c. The stock
is one of the best that have been brought to
the city. Although they came among us but
a short time since, they have already secured
large and constantly increasing patronage,
due, in great measure, no doubt, to the ex-
cellent bargains offered by them. They in
vite particular attention to the bargains offered
in silks. See card in another column.
is
YOU'VE AMERICA M1LL.-Mr. VIM. Brown,
for many years connected with the Nevada
Mill, Of this city, has taken a lease of the
flour mill situated on Oak street, known as
the "Young America" This mill will, under
the management Of the new proprietor, add
to its already excellent reputation for turn
ing out an extra quality Of -four. Mr.. Brown
intends devoting especial attention to custom
work. Farmers having wheat or corn which
they wish ground can find no better place
than the Young America. Mr.. Brown is an
old resident Of this city, and is we'll known
to be a capable, honest and faithful man, and
we hope to see him flourish in this enter.
prise as he deserves.
The Pork TRADE-Thus far the present
season there has been more pork packed
in this city than ever before in the same
length of time. The quantity has been enor'
nous, the packing of which has kept full
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