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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11
iowa News.

There are $50 students in the State Uni.
versity at Iowa City.
The two companies left over after filling
up the 9th Iowa Cavalry are to be sent to old
regiments.
The remains of the late Col. Hughes, Of
the 38th regiment Iowa Infantry, were con.
veyed to DEBORAH few days since for burial.
Col. Hughes died at Port Hudson last sum
mer of chronic diarrhea. and his corpse, al
though enclosed in metallic case, was refused
transportation from Cairo during the warm
weather. 1t was therefore buried at Cairo
for the time, and lately taken up and brought
home.
The Louisa County Musical Association
will hold convention at Wapello, commenc.
ing on Monday, the 2sth inst, and continu.
ing until Friday evening, January 1st, al
which time a concert will be given for the
benefit of the soldiers fund. Persons attend
ing the convention, and taking part in the
exercises, will be entertained free Of expense.
A general invitation to all interested in the
science of vocal music is given to attend.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11
He DOESN'T TAKE THE PAPERs.-This man
has been immorta!ized in rhyme as follows !:

The man who doth no paper take,
Grudging two dollars once year,
Will never q good husband make. 80,
Because his wifs know what II going
on in the world and his children will very ignorant
appear.
The last line is rather "heavy" for good
lambic tetrameter, as the prosodians would
pronounce it, but the sentiment is sublime.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11

The WORLD MOVES Gov. Seymour. OF
New York, now announces that he assents
to. and will forward the enlistment Of negro
soldiers in tho State of New York. They are
to receive the same bounties as white volun-
teers. are to be used to fill up regiments in
the field, and will be counted in the quota Of
New York.-C2eveIQnd Herald. 5Hq gag q
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11

EDITORIAL CoNvENTIoN.-TheD esmoines
Register moves that an editorial Convention
be held at Desmoines, which motion the Day-
export Gazette seconds and suggests January
goth as the time. 'Nuff ced.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11

~ Among the queer names recently
drawn in Hartford, Conn.,, are "Constant
Grimm" A" Depan Noses" and "A. Krack."-
One man was exempted on account Of "chron-
ic lipitud:o." and another for chronic peri
oatitia Of tibia." An exchange expresses the
hone that the poor fellows have't got It very
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11

presided over the meeting at Des Moines ius 10
evident from the begsarly vote Of thanks for tho i
portal manner in which he presided l am informed
that about bakers dozen only voted in the afarma.
tive and that II the negative had been put an over
whelminR No =" would have rent the room.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11

~ Make kind Of mortar Of your coal
.sbss and place upon the fire when Il l.
6urnine freely, II you wish to economics in
coal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11

to the enlightened ana nOerai p0ncy designed
to bring the country into the society Of ma
tons. 1t is hoped, although not with entire
confidence, that these difficulties may be
peacefully overcome. Task your attention to
the minister residing there, for the damages
he sustained in the destruction by fire of the
residence of the legation at Yeddo.
NATIONAL TELEGRAPns.
Satisfactory arrangements have been made
with the Emperor of Russia which, it is be-
lieved, will result in effecting . continuous
line Of telegraph through that Empire from
cur Pacific Coast. recommend to your favor
able consideration the subject of an inter-
national telegraph across the Atlantic Ocean,
and also Of a telegraph between this Capital
and the National forts along the Atlantic Sea
Board and the Gulf of Mexico. Such connec-
tons established with any reasonable outlay
would be economical, as well as effective aids
to diplomatic military and naval service.
THE NEW CONSULAR SYSTEM.
The Consular system Of the United States,
under the enactments of the last Congress,
begins to be self sustaining, and there is rea-
son to hope that it will be entirely 30 with
the increase of trade which will ensue when
ever peace is restored. Our Ministers abroad
have been faithful in defending Americanrigh
and protecting our commercial interests
Our Consuls have necessarily had to encoun-
ter increased labors and responsibilities grow
ing out of the war;. These they have, for
the most part, met and discharged with zeal
and efficiency. This acknowledgment justly
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11
TIE NAVY.

The duties devolying on the naval
branch of the service during the year
and throughout the whole of this unhappy
contest have been discharged with fidelity and
eminent success. The extensive blockade has
been constantly increasing in efficiency as it
has expanded. Yet, on so long a line, it has
so far Zen impossible to entirely suppress
illicit trade. From the returns received at the
Nsvy. psrtment, it appears that more than
f,0oy essels have been captured since the
bioc,H was instituted, and that the value of
the sfizes already sent in for adjudication
amounts to over 100000.
The naval force Of the United States con-
sists at this time Of 558 vessels completed
and in course of construction. OF these sew.
enty.five are iron clad armored Steamers
The events of the war give an increased
interest and importance to the navy, which
will probably exterd beyond the war itself
The armored vessels in our navy completed
and in service, or which are under contract
and approaching completion, are believed to
exceed those Of any other power; but while
these may be relied upon for harbor defense
and sea coast survey, others Of greater
strength aud capacity will be necessary for
cruising purposes and to maintain our right.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11

evidence of increasing settlement upon public
lands, Notwithstanding the great struggle in
which the energies of the nation have en-
gagged and has required so large withdrawal
of our citizens from their accus ;omed pursuits
l accordingly concur in the recommendation
of the Secretary of the Interior, suggesting a
modification of the act in favor of those en-
gagged in the military and naval service of the
United States. I doubt not that Congress
will cheerfully adopt such measures as will
without essentially changing the general fea-
lures of the 81 stem. secure the greatest prac
ticable extent of its benefits to those who
have left their homes in defense Of the coun-
try in this arduous criss S.
I invite your attention to the views of the
Secretary Of War as to the propriety of rails
ing, by appropriation or legislation, revenue
from the mineral lands of the United States
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
The measures provided at your last session
for the removal Of certain Indian tribes have
been carried into effect. Sundry treaties
have been negotiated, which will, in due time
be submitted for the constitutional action OF
the Senate. They contain stipulations fol
extinguishlng the possessor's rights of the
Indians to large and valuable tracts Of land.
It is hoped that the effecting of these treat.
les will result in the establishment Of per.
manent friendly relation with such of these
tribes as have been brought into frequent and
bloody collisions with our outlying settle.
ments aud emigrants. Sound policy, and
our imperative duty to these wards of the
Government, demand our ANXIOUS and con-
slant attention to their material well being
to their progress in the arts Of civilization,
and above all to that moral training, which,
under the blessing of Divine Providence, will
confer upon them the elevating and sanctify-
ing influences of the Christian faith.
I suggested, in my last annual message,
the propriety Of remodeling our Indian sys.
tenn. Subsequent events have satisfied me Of
its necessity. The details set forth in the re.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-11

vorable to a Republican Government in the
Union may be too feeble for an opposite ant
hostile element external to and even within
the State, and such are precisely the cases
with which we are now dealing. An attemp
to guarantee and protect a revived Govern
ment, constructed in whole or preponderatins
part from the very element against whose
hostility and ma'evolence it is to be protect
ed, Is simply absurd. There must be tes
by which to separate opposing elements so a.
to build only from the sound, and that test O
sufficiently liberal one to account each one
sound who will subscribe to sworn state
ment of his former unsoundnes-. Blu
if it be proper to require as a test Of
admission to the political body an oath o.
allegiance to the Constitution Of the United
States, and Union under it, why not, also, te
the laws and proclamations in regard tc
slavery? These laws and proclamatlons were
enacted and put forth for the purpose of aid
ing the suppression of the rebellion. To give
their fullest effect, there had to be a pledge
for their maintenance. In my judgment
they have aided and will further aid the
cause for which they were enlisted. To give
up this principle would be not only to relin-
qulsh lever of power, but would also be q
cruel and astounding breach Of faith. I may
add at this point, that while l remain in my
present position will not attempt to retract
or modify the Emancipation Proclamation,
nor shall return to slavery any person who
is free by the terms Of the proclamation, OF
by any act of Congress. For these and other
reasons, it is thought best that the support
of these persons shall be included in the
oath, and it is believed the Executive may
lawfully claim in return for pardon and res
toration Of projected rights, which he has
clear Constitutional power to withhold al
together, or grant upon the terms which he
shall deem wisest for the public interest. It
should be observed J, also. th.t this part Ct tbs
ting power of tina Legislature and Supreme
Judicial decision. The proposed acquiescence
of the national executive in any honorable
State arrangement fvr the purpose
is made with the view Of possibly modifying
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-10-16
WITHDRAWAL OF MIR. MASON.
Before quitting England, Mr.. Mason ad
dressed to Earl Russell the following letter;
No. IT, UrpER SEYMOUR ST.,
Po2rNAN SQUARE, LONDON, :
nI I r.sn

uTtSEcu 10 Esilf lNuSSSAi IN tNtNoh mi w
No. II. UrrER SEYMOUR ST.,
PoarNAN SQUARE, LONDON,
Sept. 81, 1868.
The Right Hon. Earl Russell, Her Maicsty's
Secretary Of State for Foreign Affairs:
NV Lord: In a dispatch from the Sccrcta-
ry of State of the Confederate States of Ameri-
or, dated 4th day Of August last, and now
lust received, l am instructed to consider the
mission which brought me to England as at
an end, and L am directed to withdraw at
once from the country.
The reasons for terminating this mission
are set forth in an extract from the dispatch.
which l have the honor to communicate here
with:
THE President believes that the Govern
mcnt Of Her Majesty has determined to de-
cline the overtures made through you for
establishing, by treaty, friendly relations be-
tween the two governments, and entcrtaIns
no intention Of receiving you as the accrcd-
tied Minister Of this Government near the
British Court. Under these circumstances,
your continued residence in London is neither
Conducive to the interests nor consistent
with the dignity of this Government, and
the President, therefore, requests that you
consider your mission at an end, and that
YOU withdraw with your Secretary from Lon
dom"
Having made known to your Lordship on
nv arrival here the character andSpurposcs Of
the mission entrusted to me by my Govern
ment, l have deemed it due TO courtesy thus
to make known to the Government Of Her
Majesty its termination, and that shall, as
directed, at once withdraw from England.
I have the honor to be
Your Lordship's very ob't servt,
j. VI. Mason.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-10-16

purrcses ): the State, which, yoir coula.!tt"e
again did not suppose the Legislature w9uiH
do. u thr revenues f tho State and tic adj
vluccS made by tie Stale 10 the Confederate
Government, when refunded, will be sufficient
to meet the general expenses and discharge
the temporary debt.
Your committee are, therefore, Of opinion
that the Investments Of the State in internal
improvements, should not be sold for the re-
demution Of the debt aforesaid, or any part
there. joan BRAyNoS, Chairman.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-10-16
STEAMBOAT DISASTER-SEE Y
TWO LIVES LOST.

NOZZLE, Oct. l2.-The steamer Mary Will
son, connecting with the Mobile and Great
Northern Railroad, was burned Sunday
About seventy lives were lost
The ma;.s, freight and are a total
loss.
Postmaster Bowers notifies parties that the
mail matter from the Mobile Office, from III y.
NJ. Sunday, is 4 total loss.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-10-16

BEEF BEEF!-Charles II. Lieber was before
Ills Honor, yesterday, charged with selling a lady
ten ounces Of bono and fire ounces Of meat, which he
termed a pound Of beef. After ascertsGlng me
exact condition and weight OF the beet Inc iaoy
annIied to Lieber to take it back and refund her
uouey, which lie refused. He WIS fned~S5.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-10-16

TREASURY OFFICE OF VIRGINIA.,
RICHMoyp, Oct. :, lsG3.
Dear Sir: In conformity to Law, | h~erewiiit
transmit Il synopsis of the financial operations
OF this Department. for the fiscal year ending
Both September. 1863.
| am, very respectfully,
Your EXccllency's ob't serv't,
joins S. CALVERT,
Treasurer of the Comm'h Of Va.
ToJolN LErcIER, Esq, Governor of Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-10-16

-Norr tn. above su:a ,a'al Of s2o T's,!f9 o" u '" ".
BE- obI. rived. il the amount RECEIVED and on hahI II
Treasrry. hu. embraces portions f The Items iAr me-
monw-alth. Li;.r.ry Fund and SIrkln0 Pund' "t'cI M
credited t~ir thu. 81 "2sC0 90 OF IT."
n n-ea',h'- Fuvd " - r-r-l=rd fnm ~ :F''",i.,y
ard Board Of Pri,i~ W. X. s3i S.; az irar,
F,cd wss r e-Iv.d rom III" Ford ~ Pno"c w." =,
as5i ,6.3 - nf the Sinking Fund We. receive, o. r.a-
Counor wealth; 20 :ha: III. r.s-ipis Tor thr IA
v.re sls =, III % and the aso ursensnn eD'77'"'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-10-16
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1863.

The Senate was called II order 1T 2o'cl"ck
NJ. by tie President, Il. 10Y. MONTAGUE.
\ communication Was received from tie
House Of Delegates, ininrming the Senate that
they lad passed Senate bills entitled, An
Act 10 repeal 50 muci OF the &C: passed Feb,
ruary ljth, lSG3, IL cXempiS the white mG!c
citizens Of the County Of King Grcr.e. Of forty
five years and upwards. from workiuS On pub
Ii: road in that county" Also, IN ACT TO in
corporate ;hc Virginia Volunteer Navy com
paIT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-10-16

Interest retained by Auditor'of
Public Accounts due to Lit
csary Fund, SOD, 500 "
II. W. Thomas, Second Auditor.
The Shasta courier., 1863-01-03
A. PIERCE. J. *. CHURCH. I. CoMsToCK
PIERCE, CHURCH & co.
FORWARDING
......AyD......
Commission MERCHANTS
Brick Warehouse,
mr9:tf RED BLUFF.
COMMISSION AND PURCHASING
Agent,
SAN FRANCISCO,

ORDERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MER-
~ chandze and articles of every description arc
solicited by the undersigned.
residence in this city of over ten years. and an
experience in the business of nearly the same length
of time considered sufficient to warrant the
confidence of persons in the country who occasion.
ally require to make purchases here, through the
agency of a reliable party who may be looking
for a permanent Agency in San Francisco. To
either the advertiser offers his services, assuring all
who intrust orders to him that no effort shall be
spared to execute their commissions satisfactorily.
All Orders must be accompanied with the Cash or
City Reference.
Those desiring information concerning the under
signed are referred to
VIM. 7. Coleman & Co., San Francisco
J. H. Coghill & Co., -
c. Langley, Druggist, "
Flint, Peabody d Co., "a
Ira p Rankin, i"
Ross, Dempster Co., Z.
J. Anthony & Co., Union Office, Sacra
mento City.
And to the proprietors of the Shasta
COURIER.
n. B--0rders for Machinery, Pianofortes, Mslo-
deons, Sewing Machines, Watches. Jewelry &c
will be attended to by competent judges
L. p. FISHER.
Commission and Purchasing Agent
629 Washington street. up stairs
Opposite Maguire's Opera House, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1863-01-03
500 REWARD--FOR
$IOW HEW ARD..FVK
any case of Syphilis, in any
stage, which DIR. LERICHEAU'S

any of Syphilis, in any
stage, which DIR. LERICHEAU'S
GOLDEN BALSAM fails to cure. No
comments necessary upon the medicine,
it stands entirely upon its unequaled
merits; it has cured thousands who have
wasted handsome fortunes, and will cure thou
sands more. Golden Balsam No. | for first and
second stages, such upon the legs or other
parts of the body, eyes, ETC., ETC. Golden Bal
sal No. 2, for Tertiary, Mercurial and Syphillitic
Rheumatism. Price, SIS per bottle upon receipt
of thi. sum will ship to any part of the State
Nor1cE.-We have agents for this medicine and
are sole prorrietors and manufacturers. All orders
must be directed to US to obtain the genuine. OBJ
serve well the manufacturers name upon each in
side label. We guarantee a perfect and lasting
cure. RICHARDS WHITFIELD.
Importers, Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Corner of Clay and San.ome streets San Francisco.
Also, Sole Agents for the celebrated SPANISH
ANTID0TE, preparation never known
to fail, for the cure of elect, Gonorr-
hea, Irritation, Gravel, and all
Urinary arrangements. None
genuine without aur cir
cular of Golden Bal
sam wrapped
round the
bottle. -
s4s3n
The Shasta courier., 1863-01-03
WIRE ROPE
Is Is PER CENT. CHEAPER!
JOHN KELLY, JuxR.
Than any other kind of Rope.-Whv

Than any other kind of Rope-Whv9
BECAUSE, Compared with any other Rope of
equal strength, it is from Four to Six times more
durable
BECAUSE, it is Forty per cent. Lighter.
BECAUSE, il is less than One half the Diameter
and only 0ne-six;h of the Bulk.
BECAUSE, it is Five Times the strength of the
same size of the Hemp Rope.
BECAUSE. it does not Stretch or Shrink, in dry
wet weather!
BECAUSE. it does not Absorb Water, and double
its original Weight,
BECAUSE. it is pliable as the other rope of
equa strength
WIRE ROPE is the only kind of rope that
be used to advantage, for hosting from deep
shafts and inclined planes. for long pump ropes,
derrick guy ropes. ferry Ropes, &c. &c. Those
who hare once given our Wire Ropes > trial, will
sther, at any price
Circulars, giving scales of weights and strengths,
prices. testimonials, &C. will be forwarded by ad-
dress9Athe manufacturers. their agents through
out thsNtate. A. s. HALLIDIE CO.,
o4:sn Az Clay stres4, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1863-01-03

s- CoueHs.-The sudden changes Of our eli
mate are sources Of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and
AsrHNArIc AFFECTIONS. Experience havi ing prov
ed tnai simple remedies often &C. speedily and GER
tary when taken in the early stages of the disease
recourec should At once be had TO Bro,cn'. Bro.
ehiai Troehes," or Lozenges, let the Cold. Cough
Irritation of the Throat be ever so slight as bv
this precaution more serious attack may be effee-
suslly warded off. PUBLIc STEAMERS and SINGERS
viii fndihem efectnal for clearing and siren 9Th
ening th voice. See advertisement. ne9sn
The Shasta courier., 1863-01-03

FRoM SAN FKANolso-The following items
SIRE from our extras OF Monday aud Tuesday
last.
San Francisco. Hoth-Steamer Coustitu-
ton, with New York passengers per Ariel
December lst. arrived at P NJ Sunday.
AhcatlP p Al. the 9TH inst. the Alabama
hove in sight Of Ariel, and fred two shcts at
her. The l40 marines and officers of Ariel
were drawn IN for defense, lut were ordered
paelaw by Commander Sartise. The Ariel
hove to and hauled down flag. Lieut. Low.
of Alabama. came on board and called for
ships manifest, and assured the passengers
ilst no harm would be done them Officers
and marines were all paroled. He demand
ed money on board. 5000 in legal tender
rotes, belonging to Wells, Fargo & Co.. and
81 500 belonging to others. The Ariel's sails
were cut down and thrown overheard. Cart.
Semmes sent for Capt. Jones, whom he treat
ed courteouslv, and told him he would land
his passengers at KingstoW, and burn the
Ariel, in revenge on Vanderbilt for giving
to Government the steamer Vanderbilt to
chase the Alabama. The Alabama kept
company with Ariel until late on Tuesday
night, when she let her go along. making her
give bonds for $3.50, 900. payable to Confede-
rate Government thirty days after its indie
dendence is acknowledged Alabama with
20 pounds of steam. can make from fifteen to
sixteen miles an hour. and 60 fifteen knots
under sail. The impression is that Semmes
was looking for the Champion while an COM
Pany with Ariel.
The American ship Sea King. that sailed
from San Francisco for Liverpool September
10TH was lost on 2lst of September, wi:h..all
hands on board except third mate.
San Francisco. 50th.-It is rumored that
the steamer Active, and two other steamers.
have been recently purchased in this port
fr the Mexican Government. and that they
will he armed and fitted for coast service
The Commander in-Chief is said to be we'll
known San franciscan. American and Rus
sian sailors will be taken into the serv Co.
1t is also reported that the schooner Alert,
for Mazatan, has 25 900 stand of arms and
ammunition. twenty-five passengers of the
steamer Ariel publish a card condemning the
accommodations Of the Ariel. and lauding
the conduct and courtesy of Capt Semmes
and his officers.
1t is reported that the agents Of Steamship
Company refuse to deliver freight brought by
steamers Ariel and Constitution till they
have legal advice. Possibly indemnity will
be required from each, to make good the
bonds given to Semmes.
The Shasta courier., 1863-01-03
MOTHERS! MOTHERS!
MOTHERS!

nON'T fail to procure MRS. WINSLOW'S S
IL SOOTHING SYRUP for CHILDREN.
This valuable preparation is the prescription of
of lhe most experienced aud sh;isal Nurses in
Now England, and has been used with ncrerf failing
s,ccess in THOUSANDS OF CASES.
1t not only relieves the child from pain, bat ia
vigorates the stomach and bowels, corrccts acidty
and gives tone and energy to the whole system
1t will almost instantly relieve
Gripping IN the Bouels and Wind Collie,
and overcome Ceuvulsions, which if not speedily
remedied end in death. We believe il the Beet and
Sarest Remedy in the World, in 1 cases of DYS-
EMERY and DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN,
whether arising from teething or from any other
cause.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simile of
CURTIS PERKINS, New York, is one the out
side wrapper
Sold by all Medicine DealerA
Priacipol Office, l3 Cedar street, New York,
PRICE ONLY 25 CENTS PER BOTTLE.
REDINGTON 4 CO., Agents, San Francisco.
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