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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

When, by the influence Of bold, bad
men, the Southern States were thrown
into state of insurection, the nation
was alarmed; weakened patriots gave
way in despair, while the truly patriotic
were moved with solicitude and burdened
with anxiety for the preservation of the
Union and maintenance of the laws
Even the President and his advisers scare
ly knew who to trust, so rampantwas trea-
son in the various departments of tlfe gov.
ernment. 1t was under these circuiif|
stances that the government called for
volunteers; under these circumstances
that our patriotic fellow-citizens, by the
haaared housaad, separated themselves
from home and friends to follow the fate
of the cold Flag" on many battlefield
to do or die in the cause of their coun-
try 1t is to be hoped that the circum-
stances surrounding their enlistment have
not passed from the memory of those who
babe them "God speed" Did we not
pledge them that those whom they left at
home should not suffer for the lack of the
comforts Of life? If so, had they not
right to expect that we would keep our
pledge? Certainly they had nor do we
believe any feel desrous to shrink the
duty thus created.
Presuming, then, that all are willing to
perform their part, the only question re-
naming, is how most effectually to accom-
plish it; and, in reference to that, we
have only to say that organization is ne
cessary. Individual attention is very
good as far as it goes; but individuals
will be over taxed unless there is united
action. 1t is not to wait until some poorly
clad, distressed-looking mother comes to
your door, some cold winter morning, to
make known the fact that her poor chill
dren are perishins for clothes or food. 1t
is the duty of all 70 eaH on her and see
that this state of things do not exist We
have no particular plan to suggest in pre-
ference to al others; but, in the absence
Of any other, we would suggest that the
citizens of each borough and township
organize, at oacc, into Relief Associations.
There might be branches in each school
district in the county; this would bring
it home to all, and give each an opportu-
nifty Of assisting in this patriotic labor
We care nothing for the adoption of this
or that mode Of procedure; but we do
feel solicitous that some steps be taken at
once, to provide for the coming winter. -
Cannot the ladies take the lead in this
matter? In the cities they are always the
foremost in acts Of benevolenee. Why
can they not taAe the initiative here, also
With a full faith in ysus benevolenee--
in your patriotic devotion to your country
and its brave defenders, we appeal to you.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

Let not our appeal be heard in vain; but
at once adopt such mode Of organization
as viii best succor those, dependent upon
our brave soldiers, from al the privations
of the coming winter. For this patriotic
labor you viii have, not only an approving
conscience, but the heartfelt thanks of
those interested; as, also, the blessing of
Him who loyeth the cheerful giver.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

not 50 egotistic as to believe that we know
anything about the new enterprise in which
we are engaged, but we are determined to
spare no pains nor labor in order to dis
charge the duties and obligations which
our new position may demand atour hands.
We have, therefore, flung our bannar to
the breeze, and viii endeayor to breast
whatever storms may apprdach
G. Il. ANDERSON.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09


THF GREAT PRIZE FIGHT.-The Eng
glish prize ring is intensely excited by a
match that is to come off between HEENAN
the Beneeia Boy, as he is called in our
prize ring voeabulary--and an English
champion named KING. The stakes are
$1,000 on each side-:he fight to come off
during the coming Holiday season An
announcement hasjust been made through
Belts Life, in London, under the sigma
Of the leaders Of the prize ring, that
IAN lalf F'ss~gill be enforced in this and al
iu,ufe hshts The betting on theooming
iihi = largely IN 1.-sar Of the American
champion, his hackers an>-saerinr their
thousands at the rate of $50 to s4c:2. Out
siders can scarcely comprehend The intense
anxiety these brutal encounters excite in
the attendants upon these fights. Hund,
reds of thousands of dollars will be staked
upon this fight in ENGLAND, and no small
amount in this country.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

nB- Il am not anxious, said good Mr..
Adams, of Falkirk, in the middle of the
last century he was then near his
journeys end-sI am not anxious either
to live or die; if die | shall be with
God, and if / live he will be with me-
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

sssliL WIS tsstlA3 ptty s-@s1a
Sherman reached tir5 .f tbo oras.
and held his ground for, it seelhsSs~~.' nc oa'
an hour, but was bloodily repulsed By r. ~
serves.
A general advance was ordered, and a
strong line of skirmishers, followed BY a
deployed line of battle some two miles in
length. At the signal of leaden shots
from the headquarters on Orchard Knob
the line moved rapidly and orderly for
ward. The rebel pickets discharged their
muskets and ran into their rifle pits Our
skirlnishers followed on their heels.
The line Of battle was not far behind,
and we saw the gray rebels swarm out Of
the ledge line Of rife pits. in Numbers
which surprised Us, and over the base of
the hill. A few turned and fred their
pieces, but the greater number collected
into the many roads which cross obliquely
- its steep f;sce, and went ontodheir top.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

Yes-after the battle I saw him. and
easily recognized him, althouI in the
uniform Of confederate offikr. The
same manly expression Of ouitenance; !;
the same tall, elegant form, but4lifcless."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13

better that it be given at night. In the morn
ing they should have nice short hay, the best
the farm produces, and all that they will eat
up clean, and no more. The same rule is
good for the noon day meal, which should be
Of roots or grain. The grain should be given
whole, as sheep are furnished with good
masticators. doing their work as good as any
mill. Nearly all the grains aud their straw
may be fed. changing occasionally from one
to the other Turnips, beets, carrots and p0-
tatoes are excellent food for sheep. It is q
matter of good deal Of Importance that they
be fed regularly. No animal knows better
the appointed hour of feeding, or is more
impatient under disappointment. The stom.
ach must be kept quiet by regular feeding. il
We wish the flock TO thrive. They should
have tho same amount Of nutriment every
day, as nearly as it can be calculated. Eeach
animal wants about three per cent. of itslive
weight in food, little more if fed upon hay
and oats, exclusively. If sheep weigh 9
hundred pounds, it should have, say half q
pound of corn or an equivalent in other
grain, puond of good hay, and two pounds
Of good straw, the three being nearly equiva
lent to the three pounds Of good hay. A lit
tie observation will soon fix the quantity
needed, and prevent over or under feeding
both serious errors. Water should be care
fully supplied to the flock, and if it be spring
water that never freezes, brought in pipe te
q trough in the yard, it is al the better. l
sheep falls Oft in flesh or grows weak, i
should be Immediately removed where it car
have full supply Of food, without struggling
with stronger animals. Salt should always
be keptln the yard, where sheep can hav'
free access to it. By attention to these small
matters at this season, the Aocks will be KEEP
in good health and come out robust in th'
Spring, with full fleeces.-American Agri
culturist.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13
Original Notice.

the M, SITE o. nan Iowa $" 7as ii 3-.T
TITO JOHN N. GELLER You are hereby notified
i that by virtue of Chattel Mortgage, made and
executed by you to Jacob c. Berdne, dated the 18th
day August A. D. 1862 and recorded among the
cords Of said Muscatine county. Iowa. in Book r, Of
Chattels pages 49, 49, said Chattel Mortgage having
made tho payment Of certain promissory
notes therein mentioRed which said notes being now
due and paid and the Of three hundred dollars
and interest is due thereon, I, H H. Hine Sheriff
Of sid county, have this day seized and taken posses
sion of portion Of the property to witone Thresh-
ing Machine horse power and jack belts. trucks and
ali other fixtures appertaning to said machine and
horse power being manufactured by Berdne Also
one bay Stallion, Is old, called sDare," bay
Horse, II years old, called "Pete," marked with a
white stripe in the face, sett Of Double Harness.
and one two horse Lumber Wagon. F.,
Aud you are further notified that by vrtue of said
Chattel Mortgage shall sell the said Threshing Ma
chine and Horse Power, and Horses, and Wagon, and
Harness, at public auction at the farm of Joseph Will
liams in Lake township, six miles west of Muscatiue
on tbs Cedar bridge road, Monday, the second day
Of March, A. D. 1865 at O'Clock in the afternoon Of
that day. and upon such sale being made bill Of sale
will be given to the purchaser which will convey ali
title Of the said John N Caller in and said
property absolutely. ~ il "a a.s,l-, l.. e. .
Dated the 31st day Of January, A. D. 1863
a. >i5 = t-t, u o@ H. II. HINE,
Sheriff Muscatine County, Iowa.
-. =. So. .-ra &. By james Beahan, Deputy.
Feb 6, w4w 81 so. n
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13
MISCELLANEOUS
The Right Sort Of Religion

The Right Sort OF Reng1On.
b We want religion that goes into the fam
lily, and keeps the husband from being spite
ful when the dinner Is late, and keeps the
dinner from being late-keeps the wife from
fretting when the husband tracks the newly
washed floor with his muddy boots, and
makes the husband mindful Of the scraper
and the door mat-keeps the mother patient
when the baby is cross, and keeps the baby
pleasant-amuses the children as we'll as in
structs them-wins rs well as governs-pro-
jects the honeymoon into the harvest moon,
and makes the happy hours like the eastern
fig tree, bearing in its bosom at once the
beauty of the tender blossom and the glory of
the ripened fruit. We want religion that
bears not only on the "sinfulness ofsin," but
on the rascality Of lying and stealing relig-
ion that banishes small measures from our
counters, small baskets from the stall, peb-
bles FROM the cotton-bags, clay from paper,
sand from sugar, chickory from coffee, beet
juice from vinegar, alum from bread, lard
from butter, strychnine from wine, and water
from milk-cans.
The religion that is to advance the world
will not put all the big strawberries and
peaches at the top, and all the bad ones at the
bottom. 1t will not offer more baskets of for
eign wine than the vineya ards ever produced
bottles-and more barrels of Genesee -four
than all the wheat fields of New York grow,
and all her mills grind. 1t will not make one
half Of pair Of boots of good leather, and the
other Of poor leather, so that the first shall
rebound to the makers credit and the Sec
ond to his cash. 1t will not let piece Of vel
vet that processes to measure twelve yards
come to an untimely end in tho tenth, or a
spool of sewing silk that vouches for twenty
yards be nipped in the bud at fourteen and
half-nor the cotton thread spool break to
the yard stick fifty Of the two hundred yards
of promise that was given to the eye-nor all
wcolen delaines and all linen handkerchicfs
amalgamated with clandestine cotton-nor
coats made of old wooden rags pressed togeth-
er be sold to an unsuspecting public for
legal broadcloth. 1t does not put bricks
worth only five dollarsper thousand
into chimneys contracted to build of
seven dollar materials-nor smuggle
white pine-nor daub ceilings that ought to
be smoothly plastered-nor make the window
blinds with Stats that cannot stand the
wind, and paint which cannot stand the sun,
and fastenings which may pc looked at but
are no account to be touched. The religion
that is to sanciify the world pays its debts.
It does not consider that forty cents return
ed for 100 cents given, is not according to
Gospel, though it may be according to law
1t looks upon man who has failed in trade
and continues to live in luxury as thief 1t
looks upon a man who promises to pay fifty
dollars on demand with interest, and who
neglects to pay it on demand, with or with
out interest as liar.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13
sHERIFFs SALE.

DY virtue of special execution to me directed and
ID delivered from the Office of the Clerk OF the
District Court of Muscatine county, State of Iowa
aganat the goods and chattels lands and tenements o.
Joseph Bennett Elizabeth Bennett, ct AL have lev
led upon and will expose to sale Saturday tho 7th
day Of March, A. D. 1865 at the Court House door, In
the city Of the following described property
to wit -
Lot number one ( and the westerly half Of lot num-
Der two (2) in block number ten 1O) in the city and
county of Museatne and State of lows together with
all the appurtensnces and machinery connected with
and pertaining to the said premises, and the steam
Touring mill upon the same.
All of which, much thereof as may be necessary
will be sold to satisfy said special execution in favor Of
John M. G. Schepck.
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 O'Clock, P. NJ.
H. H. HINE,
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatine, Feb. S, 1S6S.-w4w IS 90.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13

Stature efAmerican Soldiers.
Surgeon General Hammond, in his forth
coming work on Hygiene" gives the follow
ing curious statistics relative to the superior
height of American soldiers over those from
other countries:
The great stature of tho American, when
compared with that of the English and French
soldiers, is made apparent from the following
statistics, gathered by the medical depart.
ment:
"Of 200 men in the British army. there
were but sirty- five men who were six feet
and over in height, and in tho same number
Of men in the French army, but four while
of l 800 recruits for the United States army,
too hundred and .torty-oae were six feet and
over in height, or somewhat more than 13s
to 1000. Out 1852 persons who pre-
serted themselves for examination in New
York city for enlistment, but two were under
the prescribed height feet and 3 inches. =
One Of these was an Englishman and thu
other an American; $500 Americans ane
343 Englishmen were examined
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13
ahar;H,. gaIe,

DY virtue Of special and general execution to me d.
ID rooted and delivered from the once Of the Clerk Of
the District Court of DuscAtne county, State Of Iowa,
against ths goods and chstte lands and teneents OF
Tripiett Sell: Co., hay: levied upon and will EXPOSE
1865 at the Court House door, in tho city Of
the following described property, to wit.-
Lot number eight s and the east half Of lot number
nine 0) all in block hundred and six 06) stu.
atsd In the city and county Of State of
subject execution in favor Of John Sparks Also
lot number twenty -four (2. being in the northeast
quarter Of section three . in township number Ssy
euty six TOY north OF range two (2 west Of the fh
(bth) principal meridian containing i've acres. more
or less situated in Mnscatne county State at Iowa
Also, lot number nine 9) In block one hundred and
forty-one Cl4f in the city and county Of Mnscatne
State Of iowa. subject to an execution In favor O
Chauncey Williams.
All Of which, much thereof as may be necessary
will be sold satisfy said special and general execution
in favor of Garrettson Wiley. -
Sale to commence between the hours Of nine ocloci
in the forenoon and four o'clock In tho afternoon
said day. to wit, At eleven O'Clock, A. n.
II. H. nINE,
+,..4t5'. b. t..- .'t Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muacatiue. Jan IA. 1863 .w4W 81 80. .........
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13
Sherif's Sale.

DY virtue of special execution to mo directed and
ID delivered from the office of tho Clerk Of the
District Court of Muscatine county, State Of Iowa.
against the goods and chstes lands and enements Of
Benjamin Stone, Mar'ah Stone, have levied upon
and will expose to sale Saturday, the 7h day Of
March, A. D. 1888 at the Court House door, in the city
of Muscatine the following described property to wit
The north half of tho northeast quarter of section
number six M and the north oneEaf of tho southeast
quarter of northwest quarter of section humber TWEEN
tyone (21). township seventy-seven az, north Of
range ono ~ west. containing one hundred 0Ol acres
more or less all situated in the county Of Muscatine
aud State OF Iowa. ..
All of which, much thereof may be necessary.
will be sold to satisfy said special execuon In favor Of
Henry Funck. .
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, ut three O'Clock, p. NJ.
,..t. .. H. H. HINE,
Sheriff Muscstine County.
Muscatins, Feb S, 1s63.-w4w IS 90
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13
An Appeal from an Omcer In the
Army to the Country.


Near Falmouth, Va. 1868.
To the Editors Of the New York Times:
The critical state of our Government Just
at this junctnre has induced me to risk being
misinterpreted, and set before you some Of
the feelings and thoughts Of an officer in the
field, who yearns for the welfare of his coun-
try. Sometimes hear "there is apathy at
home among large class )" then, THAT the
disloyal are gaining over to themselves this
apathetic class - that Every many even rejoice
at our failures" tina. thousands are crying for
'peace,' peace at all events" What does
all this mean? Whist does it portend?
have left my precious family and offered my
self to my country; gone to the threatened
points, breasted the storm, and thrown every
obstruction could in the way of the enemy,
and am still facing him; but what boots it
if there IS no support from home; if there is
nothing bu: Indifference or open opposition
there WHY struggle on and wet this soil
with our blood, if there is no love among our
people? Let the enemy come in like whirl-
wind. Let the cities Of New York and Phiadel-
phia be turned over to pillage. Let all the hor-
ror of desolatng war sweep over the thickly
populated districts of the Western and Middle
States; then, perhaps, by-and-by, our good
people will wake up to sense Of their sinful
selGshness and folly. Peace! There is no
peace. God will not give US peace till We
conquer it. We may change the theater Of
the war, but we can have no peace short Of
the destruction of our country. From infan-
cy l have been taught to love my country and
to love freedom. At times have been able
to apologize for slavery, but have always felt
that it was blot upon us. Now, must
sacrifice my country to save slavery? The
rebels might have enjoyed their darling in
stitution while longer, but they would not
have it SO; they might still, perhaps, pre-
serve transitory remnant by promptly yield
ing to law and returning to allegiance, but
this they will not do. Let us out with it
We have no alternative we must destroy
slavery root and branch; we must do it in
order to ''subjugate" the persistent enemy Of
republican government. God grant US the
strength and stamina to meet the issue bold
". If we do not, God will bring us to it by
Christening and scourging This is a hard
du.y-a terrible, q. solemn duty; but it is q
duty. I am not prepared to see this govern
ment destroyed; not willing to givesmy chill
dren anarchy aud shame for an inheritance
not ready for = patched up peace that will |
cause the land to be again drenched in blood
in few short years. Neither am satisfied
At the prospect of border that five thousand |
troops could not more than half man, No |
we will bear our own burdens and not be-
qaesth them to our children. While have
! corporate guard to lead will lead them
against the enemy ofmy covntry. <a5
Mr.. Editor, you are . writer. This is your
business Work, work destroy this fatal
lnathav-conyince thu faint hearted of their
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-02-13

SheriTs Sale.
DY virtue Of a special execution to me directed and
ID delivered from the Office of the Clerk OF the
District Court of Muscatine G, unity, State of Iowa.
against the goods and chates lands and tenemens Of
Joseph wilhelm. have levied upon and will expose
sale, Saturday, the 7h day of March, A. D. 1868,
at the Court House door, in the city of Muscatne,
the following described property, to w.t.
The south half of the northeast quarter of the north
west quarter, and the south half Of tho northwest
quarter of the northeast quarter of section
(22, township seventy az, north of range two
west, in Muscatine county and State of Iowa.
All Of which, much thereof as psay be necessary,
will be sold to satisfy said special execution In favor OF
Israel w. Gl aham. s.. ,.- -7.
Sale to between the hours of nine o'clock
In the forenoon and four O'Clock in tho afternoon of
said day, to wit, at half past o'clock, P. N.
II. II. uINE,
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatine. Feb 5. 1S63.-4w IS 90!