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The rebel papers would seem to confirm
the death Of John B. Floyd, who to the repu-
tation OF traitor added that Of thief. Floyd
was born In Montgomery, now Pulaski coun-
ty, (Va-) in 1so5. He graduated at South Car
olina College In 1926, studied Law, was ad.
mltted to the bar in 1ses, and In 1886 removed
to Helena, Ark, where he psactfced his pro.
1eseIo1 for three years. In 1889 he removed
to Vlrgi ginla, and In 1917 was elected to the
lower branch Of the Virginia Legislature, and
re elected in 1s49. In December of that year
Tie General Assembly Of that State chose him
Governor tor the term expiring Jan. !, 1858.
In 1856 he was again elected to the Legis1a-
tnre In 1856 he was chosen Presidential
Elector and voted for Buchanan, for whose
nomination and election he WorRed diligently.
and vas rewarded in 1857 by the appointment
IS Secretary Of War by the Prcsident of his
choice. During his administration he stole
ole hundred and fifteen thousand muskets
from the arsenals at Springfield and Water
vliet. which were sent to North and South
Carolina GeoTgia, Aabamn and Louisiana,
and appropriated by those States, besides
heavy ordnance for Southern forts. At.
ter accomplishing this, he rcsigaed
his position, snd lis resignation WIS
kindly accepted by Mr. Buchsnln,
accompanied by flatteripg note. Subse-
quently ali Indictment Was found against him
by the Grand Jury Of the District Of Columbia
as beirg prisy to the abstraction Of bends
amounting to more than $500. 600 from the
Department Of the Interior. Before the close
Of that year he was appointed Brjgadler
General in the Rebel srmy and wss in com
uatld 1t several skir.nishcs in Western Vir
ginih. Driven out Of Virginis, We next hear
Of him at Donelson, whence he made his es-
cape before the surrender, and left for Nah
vile. He Was once more obliged to run, since
which time We have heard but little from him,
until the news comes Of his death.
He has never held any civil position In the
Contederacy since its incipiency. He expect
I'd the Secretary slip Of War which Benjamin
obtsincd, probably on the score that as he
had been convicted Of stealing spoons, when.
he was yourg, he was entitled to II. Floyd,
however, did great work for The bogus Con-
federacy, which, without his aid would hare
been in poor condition to maintain tue rebel
lion- Despite the tngratitude Of Davis,
Floyd hy4d and died 4 trzitor. His heart was
thoroughly in the work. He was more
tool, however, Than leader, aud never pos
sessed the talent or sagacity to make himself
appointment man. His elevation to posi-
ton in Buclanan's Cabinet was the reward Of
political service; the robbery Of United
Sta4Ac a+na aud haraa vop aooon,,a,,h.d
, 1863-09-01

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nueltesolls' nueal tesolls' "1n mol probably be oyefes
eaaa'ea ~ any WHO VIII take part thefeln.
"nea 'ne analr was nfst discussed, We
were constrained 10 cutter privately with
.nose VINO favored me calling Of meeting
po.n Ii m..egafo 10 tne necessity and pro-
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ca,,se tn d1aw nearer toeclllcr a. the flan-
nor increases. to compare, and, If possible,
harmoniso their views, to agree upon con-
cert of action. and to adopt some plans
that promise to defeat the Vaccinations Of
the traitors within our borders, by whom
the integrity and loyalty Of the State arc
threatened. We long ago yielded to that
conviction, as expressed by the action Of
our friends, and We now with new urgen-
cy impress upon our readers within the
State the necessity Of including attendance
upon that meeting as the main, and, if
necessary, the only thing in their. pro-
gramme Of the week.
One word more about what shall be
done when the Convention assemblies:
We know no propricty in the enunciation
Of any distinctiyely partisan platform At
this time, There is no election pendine
and save the war and its cnndnct the1e
are M ;esres nnon which tho naor1o ,ra
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, 1863-09-01
Gen. Grant at Memphis.


The following Is i copy Of the letter which
Gen. Grant sent to the committee Of the ctti-
zens Of Memphis, when presented the series Of
resolutions adopted by them at . meeting held
at the Chamber OF Commerce, offering himthe
hospitalities Of the city, and protering him
u complimentary dinner At the Gayoso House.
4 brief abstract Of the letter has already ap.
teartd in our Geographic column, but lis
modestY AID simplicity and the noble sautl-,
ments 1t contained seem to call for its publ.
catie1 sntiie: 7--.-
MExpn1s, Tenn, Aug 20, 1868.
GLSTLEMES: ! hare received a copy Of
resolutions psased BY the "loyl citizens of
Memphis, At Il mecuog held at the rcoms Of
the Chamber OF Commerce, August 25th,
1885," rendering ne public reception.
In accet ting This testimonial, which do
at great sacrifice Of my personal feelings,
simply desire to pay tributo to the first pnb-
" exhibition in Memphis Of loyalty to the
Goye1nlaent Which I REPRESENT, In the Dc
ys.tneut IF The Tennessee. Ishould dislike
TO 1efuso, for considerations Of personal con-
fenitnca, to ackt oW1edge, anywhere or In
any form, the existence Of sentiments which
have SO long and SO ardently desired to sec
manifeetsd III this Department Tue stability
Of this Government, and the unity Of this
ta1ton DEPEND solely On the cordial anp-
r..
While, therefore, thank yon sincerely Tor
the kind expressions Jon have used toward
myself, am profoundly gratided At this pub-
lie rect gnition. In the city Of Memphis, OF tho
. the United States
rhsuk you, too, In the name Of the noble
army II hich have the honor to command. It
IL composed Of men whose loya1ly Ia proved
by their deeds Of heroism and their III ling
sacrifices Of life and health They will rejoice
alth me that the miserable adherents Of the
rebellion, whom their basouets have driven
flom this fair land, are being replaced BY men
true foundation Of human government. May
your efforts to restore youf city to the cause
Of the Union be as successful as have been
theirs to reclaim 1t from the despotic rule Of
the leaders Of the rebellion.
have the honor to be, gentlemen,
Your very ob't servant,
u. s GRANT, Nal. Gen.
MesErs. &. Hough, and Others, Committee, Mem
, 1863-09-01
M AGUIRE'S COMPOUND
Extract Beune Plant.

The great hne which this medicine has acquired
b:th hels>an1 throughout the Army Of the Tes!.
dlons Of the oowes. Afmoat prscludes the recesGty
oi adys!tl:nE It N fhis cty but az there are
these conpla1nts. caused ethcr BY eaacge OF cnate
vater Or feed. we Eon!d remind them tnet this ed
I'm be found The testin ot Brig Gen Fltz HeaEI
TeER III So c.na aoPPs = Sne!
CAPT aoSt. Es, Army At Z, Of ne Cumberland; aat =:
only 81 J. Il C. MAGUIEE. Chemists a.d prugSsts
Southwest corner Of tecond and Oive aIeet and sold
, 1863-09-01

phis, Tenn - -
The reading Of the letter was received with
demonstrations Of delight, aud three cheers
were siyen for the hero.
The banquet was, in all respects, one Of the
most magnificent ever given IN Tennessee.
The tables were loaded with the Injuries Of
the season, ard decorated with pyramids and
emblems commemorative Of the distinguished
guest. ,., j..
Toasts we're made and happily responded
to by Hon. J. ". Tommeny, Gen Hurlbut,
Cen J. D. Webster. Colonel Fuller Of the
Ohio Sijssade, Dr.. Hewitt, General Thomas,
General Veatch, Geaaeeg.al Sherman, teneral
Ashnfh and nthera
, 1863-09-01
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, 1863-09-01

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1tIGk6s1 COW eot-rVITH&dA
, 1863-09-01

he crept and dug and dug and ctept,
While BouthtTn soldiers laughed and Wept,
lie proved 1t spadins 30 adept
They dubbed him Little Napoleon,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
Proclamation by the Governor
OF Iowa.

In accordance with the Proclamation of the Presi-
dent of the United States, and time bonored usage,
samuel Kirkwood Governor of the State Of Iowa. DO
hereby appoint Thursday, the 2Sth inst, day Of
Thanksgiving, Prayer and Praise to Almighty God, r
manifold merces to W people, during tho ySar
that 10 past.
Let Us thank Him Tor tn, great victories Of
the foes of civil and religious liberty.
Let thank Him for the her roism, for,itude and
during patriotism Of people. shown by SOL
dier In ths deld and by people at home, In their
unshakeu to preserve tho glorious inst
tutons Of fathers unimpaired for themselves and
their children after them.
Let thank Him that domestic peace has been
unbrcken, and the hrst budding OF internal violence
has been quickly crushed, withou, thu shedding Of
human blood.
Let us thank him for the general health ard pros
psrity OF people, whila remember with earnest
prayer and liberal hand the widow and the
victims of this cruel and wicked
let rspent of our manifold sins people, for
which experiencing His chastisements. and
humbly n,plore His gracious spirit to turn there
from and his pasoninx grace for that which Is past
that may our naughty pride in greatness
and prosperity. aaa may recognise Him tho SathOr
OF every good and perfect gift'that may cease TO
opprsss the poor and him that hath help" that
msy remember that riyhtsOusness exSlteth ration,
but sin 10 reproich to any people, and that peace
may again soon prevail in all the borders Of eur
happy lsnd. SAMUEL J. ktRKWOOD.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

Our TAxEs.-The vast disproportion between
the taxes imposed upon Great Britain and
those which the people Of this country have
temporarily imposed upon themselves, and
Of which the opponeI.t is Of the Administration
seek to make capital, has never been 50 thor
oughly shown as in series of elaborate sta
tistical tables prepared by Mr.. Powell, of
Wisconsin, clerk IN the Internal Revenue
Bureau. Taxation in Great Britain, is, in the
case of almost every article, far heavier than
in this country; on the average twelve or four
teen times as heavy and in many instances
enormously greater. The whisky manufac-
turer, for example, is obliged to pay, in addi-
ton to an enormous license fee, a duty Of
$2,42 per gallon. Here he would pay but 20
cents. The bridegroom is charged for his
marriage license from 81, to $24,26. Here
he pays nothing. Here the livery stable
keeper pays $40 for what costs $S3s,sO in
Great Britain, and per cent. more if he be
an Irishman. An executioner must, in Eng
land, pay in the Probate of Wills, 81 300, 80,
beside heavy legacy tax, for what costs but
$s5 here.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
TO THE PEOPLE OF IOWA.
An Appeal I'm behalf Of the Orphan
Children Of Iowa Soldiers.

The twenty sixth day of November has
been set apart by the President of the United
States as day Of National THANKSGIVING
The Governor has also fixed upon that day as
proper time for us to unite in thanks giving
to God, for the peace and prosTlfity enjoy
ed by our growing State during the past year,
which closes up with such abundant evidenc-
es of the Divine favor and blessing.
While other sections of our country are
laid desolate by the ravages of War, and
contending armies have drenched the soil
with the blood Of slaughtered thousands, no
enemy has crossed our borders, and but little
violence hassdlsturbed the peace of our peo-
pie.
Let us remember on chat day that our lives
and our property have been kept secure by
the self-sacriticing patriotism of brave and
noble men, who have gone out from their
homes and their loved ones, and have stood
as wall of defence between US and our ene-
mics.
Many of our mighty men have fallen
many brave, true heart has been pierced.
and the little eyes at home have looked and
wept for the soldier that shall never return.
The windows are darkened, tbs hearthstone
has lost its warmth, and the little bare feet
must start out on life's thorny and perilous
way, alone, "Jesus took little children in his
arms aud blessed them, and said of such is
the kingdom of Heaven" ''Tnasmuch as ye
have done it to onesQf the least of these my
little ones, ye have done it unto me-" Let
us, therefore, remember the orphan children
of our soldiers, and offer to the Almighty Fa-
ther on that day, tribute of gratitude that
will be we'll pleasing in His sight.
The ladies of Iowa have resolved to erect
Temple in honor of its heroic dead, who have
fallen in defence of liberty, and to make 1t an
Asylum, Home, for their orphan children,
where they may be properly cared for and
educated. They call upon all the people of
Iowa, of every denomination and party to aid
in this great work.
Thursday, the Goth day of November, is
fixed upon as time when every effort shall
be made in behalf of this cause, and they urge
ministers of the Gospel who occupy their
pulpits on that day, to present the claims of
our orphan children. 1t is suggested that
the Soldiers Aid Societies, Good Templars,
and all other benevolent organizations, get up
public entertainments on that day FOR the
benefit of the cause. Land, town lots, stock
IN railroads, or other corporations, money, or
any ything that will bring money will be &C.
ceptable.
All contributions must be directed to Mrs.
N. H. Brainard, Treasurer, Iowa State SAM.
tary Commission, and reported to Miss Mary
Kibbcn Secretary
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
Co. II, 18th Iowa Vols.

Our RELATIONS WITH MExIco.-Tom Cor.
win is getting into disfavor with the new
French Government at the City of Mexico.-
He refuses to hold any intercourse with them,
or recognize their authority, and neglected to
join in the festivities on the birth day of Ma
poleon. For all which Mr.. Corwin will be
sustained at home. There is to be reckon
ing for all the French business in Mexico.
1t has been determined by President Lin
coin to take no official notice of French affairs
in Mexico till our own troubles shall have
been adjusted.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

wA Washington dispatch says that
careful estimates put the entire force of the
rebels, in all their armies East Of the Missis-
sippi, at one hundred and ninety thousand
This, we presume, is full estimate. There
is, beyond question, great suffering in the
South, in and out of the army, for food.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

~ Says an exchange People often speak
Of trillion as possible number. The fact
is, that not trillion of seconds has elapsed
since the creation of Adam nor will that
number have elapsed until February lst, in
the year of our Lord %, 1926 for in trill'oh
of seconds there are thirty-one thousand six
hundred and oighty-seven years, thirty two
days, one hour, forty-six minutes, and forty
aecondS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

~A fire at Camp Douglas, Chicago, on
Wednesday last, destroyed 600 feet of bar
racks, besides suffers booth belonging to
Mrs. Finley, in which were $40O in goods and
$1,loO in greenbacks- consumed. The
loss to the government is about $4,000. The
fire is supposed to have been accidental
Some of the rebel prisoners attempted to ss-
cape during the excitemsnt, but were all
strongly guarded.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
%, we're NOT tired of FiGhtIng
vekss

By reference to our dispatches it will be
seen that two gallant regiments, the 18th
Illinois and 10th Pennsylvania Cavalry, have
been singing these stirring words to good ef-
feet, having re.enlisted for the war, and re-
ceived their advance pay and bounty as vete.
ran recruits. We shouldn't wonder if there
were some men in these regiments that rather
favor emancipation. else they would have done
as did the valiant Major Willard, resign and
60 home.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

w"How dreadful that cigar SMELLS" ex-
claimed Gushing to companion "wky its
40 a,eful smelling thing" oh no; it's not
the cigar that smells" was the reply. "What
is it then p inquired Gushing. why it's
your nose that smells, Of course that's what
noses are made for"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

~ Schuyler Colfax, Of Indiana, is the
most prominent candidate for the Speaker
ship of the next House Of Representatives, on
the Union side, and his election to that i'm
portant position IS predicted with some de-
gree of certainty. He would do honor to the
ofafion
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

MRS. ANNA WIrrENMYER, President.
MRS. SHIELDS, of Vinton, Vice Prss't.
:" HOWELL, Keokuk, Is
ANDREWS, Indianapolis, ''
CADLE, Muscatine,
DEMING, Council Bluffs, "
HANCOCK, Dubuque,
" STEPHENS, Marion, "
" CRANDALL, Washington, "
" NEwcoMB, Davenport,
" BAGGs, Black Hawk,
" CArTsLL, Des Moines, "
d" WRIGHT, Keosauqua, "
MISS MARY K,BBEN, Mt. Pleasant,
Recording Secretary.
MISS MARY E. SHELTON, Burlington,
Corresponding Sec'y.
Mrs. N. H. BRAINARD, Iowa City,
Treasurer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

~ At the late election in Massachusetts,
every city in the State gave majority for
Andrew. Marlboro gave him 430 votes, and
his opponent Paine, none. Ho!leston gave An.
drew 1S6, Paine nons. 0roton gave Andrew
252. Paine one. Federal bayonets, we sup
pose. must be responsible for such voting as
this! At least 80 say the Copperheads.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

E The President sent a congratulatory
dispatch to Missouri on the election of United
States Senator'S. He thinks the rebels and
Claybacks had knocked their heads together
to some purpose.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

W Col. Shaw, of the 14th Iowa, is un-
der arrest for exposing the completely Of Gen.
Buford with Provost Marshal Yocum in
selling fugitive slaves to Kentuckians at Cal
ro. 1t is probable that Col. Shaw will force
an investigation of the matter and prove up
the scoundrelism of several parties who have
used their positions to fill their own pockets
and aid KentuckiaDs to build up the patri-
archal institution on a cheap basis.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

az It is reported that all of East Ten
nessee, up to Knoxville. has been recaptured
by the rebels. Burnside is at Knoxville, and
the enemy are in strong force in his front.
His position is said to be impregnable. Ru-
mors are prevalent at Chattanooga of both a
rebel advance and rebel retreat. 1t is be-
lieved that the present state of inactivity will
continue but short time longer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20
wwbeu jeff Thompson arrived at Pilot

~ When JEFF. Thompson arrived at Pilot
Knob, after his capture, he expressed himself
much dissatisfied with the conduc. of the peo-
pie of Southeast Missouri in not remaining
true to the rebel cause. "Two years ago"
said jeff, 'they were as plucky as need be.
On my way up this time. whispered to them
whenever / got chance, and told them to
keep up good courage. 4 thought they
would be all right, but d-n them, they had
to take out their note books to see which
oath of allegiance they took last"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

CoNeREss.-The first session of the new
Congress commences two weeks from next
Monday, Dcc. 7th.) The Senate will have .
very large Administration majority. The
House, according to the latest accounts, ad-
ding the Maryland members just elected, and
ecnceding the entire Kentucky delegation to
The Opposition, win stand Administration
members, s7; Opposition, ,s7.s 'v1 .ssa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

List of Deceased lOwa soldiers
who have died hospital at st. Louis Missouri from
November 1st to November 14th, 1858. Furnished ~
Olive Street, st. Louis, ,Mo.
Nov l. John L. Tedd, Co. E. 31 Phthisic and Diarrheo
/" 8, Jacob Kolp, =. 26. Chronic Diarrhea.
!. E.s. n. Mace, a; q. Inf Of Lungs.
Sherman W. Barnes, Ut Battery.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-20

B. Gratz Brown, formerly editor OF the
Missouri Denaocr0t and one Of the original
emancipatienists in that State, is elected to
the United States Senate. Less than year
ago, after protracted session, the Legisla-
turs adjourned without filling the vacancies
existing in the Senate. There were the Rad
icals, Claybanks and rebels. Brown, Drake
and Loan led the former, Blair and Gamble
were the leaders Of the Clayb,nks, Price and
Quantrel represented the rebels. The Radi-
Gals favored immediate Emancipation on--the
Claybanks favored deportation" But the
Legislature convenes again before the full
returns Of the votes Of the people are in,
but when enough is known of the verdict
being in favor Of immediate emancipation
On the second day of its session the Radi-
Gals triumph by electing their leader. Blair,
Gamble, and Scho6eld are repudiated.
We sincerely hope that this verdict Of the
people will be regarded by the President
The temporizing policy Of Schofie Id and
Gamble has been repudisted by the troubled
and suffering people of Missouri. General
Curtis of this State was removed to appease
the Claybanks. Schofieid was appointed his
successor to silence their clamorous tongues.
Arson, murder and treason followed the
change. The Radicals appealed to the Pres
ident for another change, and he realized
not the true position of affairs. I'm other
words, the Blair family were omnipotent with
him. Sent home without a redress of their
grievances, the Radicals appealed to the whole
people, and the response has come up strong
and full. The people have repudiatsd Blair,
Gamble and Schofeld in fair open contest.
and we trust the President will not disregard
their wishes. We hope for a change Of
Administration in Missouri affairs.
In the meantime let the friends of right
sous radicalism fresh courage take, for victory
WILL crown their efforts.