Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-07-24
INE, IOWA. FRIDAY. JULY d., 1868. ae
The Draft-Duty of Loyal Men to
Enforce itsIhe 9Th Cavalry Or
dered 20 the Frontier, Sc, &c.
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Enforce it-The 7th Cavalry Or.
dered 20 the Frontier, &C., &c.
1ii 11edf DAVENPORT, July Is, 1868.
DEAR JOURNAL Whether the cowardly
cravens in this State, who sit in easy chairs,
with lighted torch in hand to fire the train
leading to explosive bodies Of bad and pas.
sionate dupes, really intend to so far carry
out their nefarious schemes of opposition to
the measures of this Government, and second
the efforts of their political confederates in
New York, remains to be seen. If they wish
to plunge our people into another civil war
and drench our fair soil with fraternal blood,
they have most assuredly taken the proper
course. I am happy to say that Gov. Kirk
wood, whom the tories among us hate SO
badly, profiting by, the bitter experience Of
New York, has, in special order, published
this morning, defined the duty Of officers and
citizens to aid the several Provost Marshals
in the discharge of their unpleasant duties,
and calls upon all bodies of men, organized
and armed under the laws of Iowa, to be
ready to render to the Provost Marshals such
service as he may require to enforce the laws.
"In counties where volunteer companies arc
not yet organized, it is very desirable that
loyal men, who are willing to aid the Provost
Marshals, shall organize an efficient company
as near as may be to the county seat and for
ward their organization to the office of the
Adjutant General, that commissions and arms
may be issued" $50 .''''.'''-
No man regrets more than the writer the
existence of necessity for the friends of the
Government to be prepared for any emer-
gency. do not anticipate any riotous at
tack upon the Eorolling Board, but it is
barely possible that ignorant men who take
their cue Of opposition from designing polit-
ical conspirators, may attempt to resist the
enforcement of draft when made. Many
have boldly threatened it. trust and hope
better counsels will prevail but if oPPosI-
TIoN and RESISTANCE are to be the war cry
of men who were but recently noisy over
"the enforcement Of the laws" let the loyal
people be prepared Let company be or
ganized in Muscatine, composed of discreet
men of nerve. know the traitorous crew
Of editors, like unto Mahony and Thayer,
will renew the cry "of partizan crusade"
preparation to prevent freedom of choice at
the balIot-box," "Kirkwood's arming of
Union Leaguers," &C. Let them howl Their
voices are becoming very much enfeebled by
two much bowling Let no district in Iowa,
or elsewhere, be caught in the defenseless
condition of the great Metsor oils.
When the draft will take place in this Dis
t'ict is matter of uncertainty. Itis enough
to say, it WILL take place, and that very soon.
By returns, learn there are about $4,000
men of the first class, returned as liable to do
military duty.
The 7th Iowa cavalry are under marching
orders for the scene of the recent difficulties
between the Sioux and Pawnees in Nebraska
1t may be necessary, but I fail to see it in that
light. l look upon these startling rumors
from our frontier, as a I" financial scheme"
of settlers and others who want to dispose of
their merchantable wares at eastern prices
But then the Government acts upon its most
reliable advices, and presume it is posted
The regiment leaves on the 9th.
Deserters are being gobbled up in round
numbers; coming in every day, looking ex
ceedingly sorrowful Gen. Baker has just re
ceived Confederate battle flag, taken by
Sam. Rice's regiment at Helena, on the 4th
1t is rather gay thing-a blue field, cross
barred with crimson, upon which are the
stars. The thing is slightly perforated