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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-18
DWELLING HOUSE. a,7S9 TTfoTT0;

q a Sc Ar AUCTION,
t ~. % e6ld on TIE 18th DAY d March
Nv 1888, At Public Aaction af fhs fr,st Co., a.
Tie Court House, df - O'clock NJ TIE HeSsS aud
undeFagned, and now IN TIE ooenpLi5S n 80 IAN
ete9e3 plepeFty = n1IAb eIed Ia no B6IlaiT-
asartlo.l % ths s5Yi q lft - aud i101 the COR
rs OF "a ElE-Olot md q s. pSid IN land !,
the bRialsa IN = - - n fSSIVS
~ Lien uppn the property. PosSoSsio1 TfSV1 III
Of 1 AgT1i 16 SsHt' JACOB 4. dkEHH.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-03-18
Sale

A HoUaE ANDLor ON The isnAND! -. 4 az, oiis 1
n for sale lot No. 9A on 9hS Island bonner Of al
and Locust stFSetg near B. ". iIrIinS II IL a Oct
tAge House. contains four rooms down and two m
Stain, and good kitfhen and cellar; alSo q Food
Bile. There il an abundance Of fruit for smSIi FSyi.
u, besides good assortment OF flowers and shrnbs
berry. For further Information address =
ISAAC r. CLINE.
ntS BelIair, Ohio
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SEWING MA CHIMES !.

There 4 but ono Sewing Machine and III al r.
Ss1tses9 egs, Of ths Ameriean
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

M. RDifol:--Ths name Of one Of our aged citlssns
recently deceased aad one Of the sarlisr settlers OF
this town. deserves . notice somewhat full than
the brisfnoord Of her dspsrtsrs which appeared in
your columns few days ago:
Mrs. LuRA 1AffHHws, wife Of General Ansal Hum
phrsy, born In Milford New York. June n, 1904.
At the age of years she became resident Of Ohio
on the removal Of her parents to that State in 1s1
In 1889. with her brother the late Mathew Natthsw
solong and ws kAswn In this city she removed to
Auscatine. At that time Iowa WAS but . Territory,
and the population very small aud this city, filled
with houses and numbering moro than 1900 inAAbit-
1truggline with the hArdshlp6 d q new country In
lsAl she was married 70 General Humphrey, then .
widower, and through the twenty-five years Of her
married life was all that wife could b In the family
Of her husband. It IL enough to ~ that the young
children who became the subjects Of hss care upon her
mAEriags. loved hsr An own mother and mourn for
hsr - dear parent TO whom they most tsndsrly
attached. Her religious character was exemplary
kind amiabe and ahsctionate in her natural traits
Grace had exalted her Into that noblsst chaRactsrs
consistent Christian. At the early age Of sightsss
years, she, in company with tvin-sistsr. who now
survives her. residing In Ohio W. confirmed BY that
vensrsbe Christian pioneer, Bshop Chase and In her
life she after walked faithfully in accordance with
her profsssen She died Of dropsy, Afssra lingering
sickness Of thirteen months her home ON Thursday
December 34th, 1885, In humble reliance upon Ii msr-
It, Of her Divine SAVIOR and buried In the Gene
tory Of this city on the Saturday following.
Nay God comfors the mouRnsrSt v
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08


MOLLY Doxs. ladies' Of South Prairie
have gone and done IT,. They held festival
for the benefit Of the soldiers at the residence
Of Chas. Barnes. Esq, on the evening of the
30th ult-, the receipts Of which amounted ia
$l27,50,. This is handsome sum to be con
tributed at festival held at private house
in the country in mid winter, The people Of
that neighborhood have always been noted
for their patriotism and generosity. They
have in this but added another laurel to thei,
wreath. Acorrespondent present on the &C.
casion, says: +-s g q hFa a' ''fs7 t-aas'7.j
A. large company assembled at an early
hour Of the evening of the 30th ult., at the
residence Of Chas. Barnes, Esq, to do justice
to the elegant supper prepared BY the South
Prairie Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society. Well
had the committee discharged their duty,
having spared no pains or expense in procur.
ing all that goes to make the repast complete
in quantity far exceeding their wants, and
in quality A No. l. After supper the com.
pany tarried to late hour in the enjoymenta
usual to such an occssion-speech.m making,
toasts, music, singing, etc.-finally adjourn
ing by passing = unanimous vote of thanks
to Mr.. Barnes and lady for their hospitality,
and to the committee Of arrangements. 81
+. Resolutions Of respect and thanks to the
President, Abraham Lincoln, to Gen. Grant,
and our valiant boys in the army, were also
passed. a.l ~. y, .asHas .-,. ...
: The total receipts amounted to 1921, $50.
w..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08
LUMBER MARKET.

CHICAGO. Jan. s.
There was good speculative inquiry for No. 2sprine
Wheat the price for which improved 10 bu. salss
being made At IL. prsoipaly ct tie latter
figure No. Spring dull and easier. closing Il
|s1.17s1.1s. Flour was inactive and nominal, Mixed
Winter 81, IS and Spring Extra s5,25a1s5. ps41
Corn opened steady. but towards the close became
dull with sellers, but buyers Of No in store At DC
Nov Corn was m6dstatsly setive It ssc. hut closed
quiet.
-oats we're steady at ceass1c Rye was hsnsr, with
sales q 81 ,o5a1 ,o6. ~ Pr 49,. :. :. 4.
There wss puch done In High wines, but holders
wers firm and yssterS advance maintained &C.
The general Provision Msrkst IL very hrm. City
packed Mess Pork Il held At SIS GOALS 49, and Country
a ST 5Oa!7,75. Prime Msss Pork isin active request
At ia So. Bulk Meats are in good demand and nrm.
Lard IL held ct 12sl2e Tor prime City, and 11c for
Country. -
There d little or nothing doing 1t the Cattle yards
on account Of the light offerings. Two carloads Of
Cattle and six Hogs received thia morning on
the aalena and Rosk Island railroads. legs are in
good demand BY packers and good lots would readily
bring 81. soss.oo. Dressed Hogs se,1211la7,2,.
da Y i = by Tsleseph.I Il O<FE%
-. ,.--...., rt,., 4.,t, ,..v NEW Yosx, Jan. l.
CoEToN-Dull at 81 kaS2e. agsl s., Tssys eai7g
JEsun-- Quiet and steady. s75ssss for Extra
State; $7.3os7.e5 for 3. n. o, - -
wHEAr-stsady. Sllsa1 AS for Chicago Spring; s1.4a
al 80 for Nllvankss Oubs s1SssT.Dbf Winter Red.
BAlLeY-Quist and firm.
ColN-Unchangsd. o, 49, &c ssad 80 x3'os5ss~9
>, OA1s-About No batter. s21<ao3e.
lPosK-1im. cod slseoals,2s; Rev - %. 40
LAaD-Firm. 1231za1s1144c, .,,s7 a.. s,.7,. as a
4 WHuxY-Steady.s slaolc. 90. ~ asob ..i5w r.
PsraoLrux.-Dull. s11las9e Crude, Gxa4se lsansd
II Bond, 02a4se Free. 'H @N't'" -4'' -
sssocxs-Lowsr. Aensy 4. Sterling Arm, ss]as1e.
QoED-11ElX
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

soLD RsLios.LIn tidding sup. our 6mcs,
flllHday, W ciane across txo old papers-
the ;Standerd published It iowa City, and
the Bloomingtoa .Hsvald; published at Bloom;
ington Qtuacatine). Iowa Territory, in ls4l:
Itis Interesting 70 look over these old papers
and note the progress that has been made
sincs that tims. rs The Stsadord contains an
interesting account of the first steambo at
trip up the Iowa River, and it, joy full recep-
ton At low. City, the Inhabitants Of which
place almost went Wild over the event. 1t
says: "the whole city seemed aroused as if
BY electricity=-ths population came down en-
nsasss to see the first stesmbost What jump
ing, laughing, cheering, joking. shaking Of
hands. invitations ashore, cannot leave to.
morrow, public party. have to stay X pleas.
ure party Was made ", BY 1o.o'clock for an
excursion up the Iowa, the party consisting
BY actual count Of IA ladies and gentlemen.
A pleasure party BY steam, amid the wild
scenery Of the Iowa, whore none before dis
turbed its serene waters save the hunters
canoe-what theme Of wonder for the imag-
nation 70 revsl in." Wild indeed were the
expectations Of future greatness INDUCED in
by the Iowa Citians Of that time. from the
free navigation of the noble Iowa, alas too
soon to be dispelled.a The steamer Ripple
was the first boat up the lows, and almost
the last. INA gn&
The advertisements are mostly Of Bloom
lngton business houses and firms. What
change has bsen wrought in twenty-five
years. al Many then doing business here are
dead Others moved away--only few ~.
main. 3. y-s- 20 x = -'te ~
The Herald contains the message Of Pres.
ident Tyler, uponSthe assumption by him Of
the Presidential duties, Immediately after the
death of President Harrison. The document
Is ,addrsssedgg.ss to the people Of the United
StStssm It IS short and 70 the point He
epjoins upon the people the observance Of
certain rules, "by that feeling of reverence
and affection which finds place in the heart
of every true patriot for the preservation Of
the Union-for the benefit of our children and
our 4, ch,ldren's children. through countless
generations" Noble words, but, alas, how
soon forgotten by he who uttered them. Pol.
tics ran as high ct that time in Iowa terrific
~. Is now In the great State of Iowa. 3
: The Herald blows considerably over the
improvements Of Bloomington, stating that
considerably spssards Of several buildings
have gone up during the summer, besides
many that are nearly ready for raising. We
have heard many passengers on steamboats,
say that Bloomington was going ahead Of any
other place on the river" What she then
did as Bloomington, she 10 still accomplishing
- GAusC1Suo' ..-s"x- ,e.-,s71as ~ a- ..1.t
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

70 SFkclyIc.-The following rsccips, evidently
given by,a- faeper Of this Nsuuiy is, to say
Il s-lsiss, very spesiac: AASAi&A
Received pay in full, in good current and
hankable funds, for my six sheep, two lambs,
and for one three year old, line back, reddish
| sides, ight-colored heifer. 80. .gs, -.
Had he added ,woolly sheep and feecy
lambs, we think he would have given4 pretty
accurate description Of the entire property
1,,5is q 81 yroes'- sais4 fe Eaeg9 Crssli -
SOlQ. ~, 80 t'rI 81 eh 5tshy AZ
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

RnsuxP1loN OF Pork PAck1Na.-Mr. 8. O.
Butler received q lot of hogs from the oppo-
site side Of the river Wednesday, and will re.
sumo. operations this morning. The other
packers have received none as yet. Quite q
number are on the road. Out of a'lot Of 400
1t Rock Island, for Chambers & Co., over
sixty were frozen to death last week, while
awaiting shipment to this point. The remain.
der were killed by packers at Rock Island in
order to s.ve them. A large number are
awaiting shipment at Washington for the "a
rious packing houses here, which will proba:
bly, be brought this week, and pork packing
operations again be.re.commenced. 81
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

ATrRAcrryaNEss OF IowA.-ThatI Iowa pos.
sesses many attractive features to the emf.
grant is obvious from her rapid increase in
population, but it would hardly be expected
that emigrsnts would bel 30 DESTROYS Of settling
on her fertile prairies ~ to come during the
present cold weather, Such j. the case how
ever. We noticed on our streets, Monday
= sled containing the household goods and
family Of m emigrant from Ohio His fam
lily consisted Of = wife and two children, The
Oldest : little girl not over ten years of age.-
The parents were hearty and rugged, just the
material to settle and cultivate our beautiful
. country. None Of the occupants appeared t.
suffer with the cold, and al were in the bes
e.ef spirits 1t rsaching their new home W,
gladly weleomsAn such accsssious to on,
~ T5l H->l1 a- l,s f-fsst s-s -hsf4t :
7 PSPuSoAtOAAss7l Ta.1rD sssTtfl
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

EiANC1PI ALTON OILisaAr1oN.-The colored
citizens of Muscatine and vicinity held . GEL
ebration in Hare's Hall, last Friday, the LIST
inst.-the anniversary Of the Emancipation
movement. A. sbountifnl supper was spread
and partaken Of, after which speeches wsre
made BY Aessrss Butler, O'C onnors Powefa
and Alex. Clark. The affair passed off in q
highly satisfactory manner 70 N the partici.
pants. awsa-sssI ,ss Sz7ah
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

% OArrrr FRrEz1sG.-From every direction
We hesr reports Of cattle freezing to death
during the recent cold snap. Some farmsfs
have lost as high Is twelve and fifteen head
from this cause, They may be found by the
side Of almost every road.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08
LYONS KATHAIRON.

Kathairon 10 from the Greek word "Kathro,' OF
"Kathairo." signifyng to olsanss. reuyinate and
store. This article 10 what Its name signifies. For
preserving, restoring and identifying the human hair
It is the most remarkable preparation in tho world.
It again owned and put up BY the original proprietor
and made with the same care, skill and atten.
ton which gave sale over one million botss Del
snnum. -.tLkft lt! t.t 80 III E
1t . most delightful Hair Dressing. as -.
It ersdcates scurf and dandru6.
1t keeps the head cool and clean, -
It makes the hair rich, soft and glossy. "7
Itprevents the hairfrom falling turnin Rray
= II restores hair upon bald heads.
Any lady or gentleman who values beautiful head
Of hair should Lyons Ksthairon It IL known and
used throughout the civilized world Sold by eli 70.
spectacle dealers.
: III DEMAs 9. BARNES co., Proprietor,
Nav Yorh
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

A SUCCESSFUL MEBoHANT.-The successful
merchant is always the one who keeps the
best class Of goods Of all kinds, and as many
Of them are aware of the fact, they keep the
Chemical Saleratus, manufactured by D. B.
DeLand & Co., at Fairport, Monroe Co., N.
Y. For sale by most wholesale and retail
dealers in the country. 60 e.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

'sS SALARY INoa,AsED.-The Chicago & Rock
Island R. R Co. have advanced the salaries
OF engineers in their employ, from SO per
month to go. They earn every cent Of Il.
The Company are entitled to praise for this
kberal step. '~sH sA' . a''- t~ rs5 5000 ''sa4
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.ess e WA DnHAssxlsr. Apyf asH's oys1Ci, I
Warrington, Dec. 18th, 1858. I
CIRCULAR.

sss Is awAs D,.asrx.sr, Aey. a..'so.s1cs.
Warrington, Dec. 18th, 1868.
OIRCULAR. =,
II directed BY General Orders Ne. $40, current ss
iss from the War Dspartmsnt. that s-snlistsd volun
tsers. returned to their States, shall report through
the Governor to the of Volunteer Re
sruiting Service. fi9e
When o@eers and mon report the respective Gov.
errors and euperintendents should arrange to plac.
such can 10 probably employed on Recruiting
vos on that duty the others to DO uloushed for tn.
time authorized BY Gsnsral Orders, No. $40.
When fsrlougs are granted, they must be sgnsd by
the Superintendent, who will direct that tie expiration
Of The ss CREATED. s psvsss vlosghsd shall report Al
stassd rssdesvos' siss b considered dessssrs. <
superintsndsnts will arrange under existing regsla
ens for the transportation and Subsistence Of those
placed on duty. -. -
the rendezvous, after the expiration Of the furloushs
superintendent will report the respective commands
regiments companies, dstachmsnts to the Adutant
General Of the Army for orders The reports will give
the strength Of the command 4hs number ofrscruIts
for It, obtained during the furough to b stated ssp
arstsly.
In returning the volunteers the hsld the supsrin.
tsndents will arrange with the D,psrt.
mont for the necessary transportation.
supsrintendsnts will confer with the Governors and
arrange with them to the points of rendezvous for
tho volunteers therein referred to. The rendezvous
must b at points whsrs there already public bar.
racks or quarters; and If the are not
sumosnt Tor the number. to rendezvous thsreat the
Quartsrmasters Department., the reqnision Of the
Superintendent, will supply the deficiency. i
At the respective rendezvous, the subsistenss Do.
psrtmsnt win b charged with the subsistence Of the
troops. The will advise the subsist.
enoe Department Of the number Of troops that will
have to BE- supplied.
By order Of the Secretary of War, p.
y a. gan "A =. D. TOWNSEND sa s
- Assistant Adjstant General.
(oIrIo1AL) jan. Git.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

HFor Coughs, Colds, and Throat Dis
orders, use "Broscn's Bronchial Ttos6ss,"
having preved their efficacy by test Of many
years. The Troches are highly recommended
and prescribed BY. Physicians and Surgeons
in the Army. .T.ef s.iee eli 81 -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

PsoxofsD.-Ssrgt. rhos. A. Jams, Of this
county, : has bssn promoted to Junior Sd
Lieutenant Of the stIowa Battery.

Gss1RAL OaDsss. Several important or.
dsrs from the Adjutant General Of Iowa, to
BE- found In TO dsy's paper. viii prove Of In
tersst 10 I'll.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

TIE LAD1Es OF NuscAr1xs CeunrY.-A
mors patriotic and energetic lot Of women
can scarcely be found in any community
throughout the length and breadth Of the
land than those Of this. county. In good
cause they are tireless, allowing no obstacles,
however great they may appear, to deter them
from doing their duty. Whenever the inter.
est of the soldier or his family, is concerned
they ars indelatigable IN. their labors, striving
by every means in their, power to alleviate
their condition. Their many novel projects,
chief Of which We mention with pride the
,"potaso patch,'' : piece Of land Of thirty
acres, generously donated by Mr.. g. Little,
which they planted, and with the aid of patri.
otic farmers in the vicinity, cultivated, and
finally gathered the yield, amounting to near.
~ ono thousand bushels, hsve been the admit.
ration Of patriots everywhere. Neyer weary
in we'll doing, the ladies' composing the aid
society Of this. city society that BY ita
many acts Of kindness has we'll earned the
sppsllatiOn Of aid society-conceived the
novel plan Of setting cout an entertainment
In tho Methodist Church last Friday, inviting
their male friends 70 call and participate, md
donate whatever sum they might w,sh foz
the benefit Of tho society. Although New
YEARS. day MAS awful cold, the thsrmomstes
ranging down = low - 22o below zero, and
although the SNOW Was 70 deep ~ to be a.
most impossible, those brave ladies' were not
to1bsdsteered from their object. "A table Wa
spread III tie. lower room, with almost every
kind Of edibles to tsmpt the palate chickens,
turkeys. plea, cakes and other substantials
and delicacies were thers-i in endless profusi0E.
anameA coffee, With rich sweet cream, deli.
hccious nectar, at tot the gods The ladies per.
formed thsf ps1t nebly. receiving their yiiai.
tcFs w1fsh sweet smiles and hearty welco6e.;-.s
Thein voons and hblel vss;crowded aii'day
and late INTO ~ night, With visitors who
showed their ePpfeciation Of the entertain.
ment n : sclid and substsntial manner, tn
treasury being just $5a. 80 rsehsr = theevea'
h9 than inc ~ morning. 70 This win desiol
ON dsyss Vol. 1swoi sSs7Is els ss''z re te.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08
WAR DEPARTMENT ApJ'f GEN's OrrrsE, I
-s9- Warrington, Nov. 2lst, 1868 J
General Order No. S76.
ORDERS GRANTING TURLOUGHS TO kE.rN
LISTED vOLUNrEER0

1st 1t s hereby ordered that Volunteers now in tn,
service, rssnlsting Veteran Volunteers under Gen
srsl Order 19, from this ONCE, shall have furlough
OF ct least thirty days previous to the expiration
their original enlistment. This privilege will be %
cured to the Volunteers either by ordering all 10 70
snstiug with their ocers report in their respect
i've States, through the Goyerncrs to the
snt Of the recruiting service. for frloughs to the
Individually.
3D. Mastering oascsrs shall make the following stip
uatons on the muster in rolls Of Veteran Volunteer
nowin service rs-snlisting ~ above: g
ITO have furlough Of ct least thirty days In thsl
States before expiration Of original tsrm." y,
3d. Commanding Generals Of Departments and Ar
mics are hereby authorised grant the Aforesaid fur
loughs within the LIMIT Of time fixed in compliance
with this ORDER the demands the service will best
permit. reporting their actionto the Adjutan
Of the Army. . '~-
18th. In going to and from their respective stctea
and homes the Veteran Volunteers urloughed - here
in provided will 30 furnished with transportation BY
the Qnaftsrmasters Department. q 2 q (
9Th. When the three-fonrths Of regiment or com.
pany feenlis, the volunteers enlisted may b fur.
oughsd in body for at least thirty days - Aforesaid
to homo with their officers heir respective tates
and districts to rsorganxe and rearuit; and the ndi
idual Of the companies regiments who do mot 70.
enlist shall be assigned duty In other companies and
regiments until the expiration Of their term Of service
By order Of the Secretary Of War, slG
I. D. TOWNSEND,
Jan. Git. fg.f- y-sy Assistant, Adjutant General
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF .;-ais


Coughs, Colds, Inhuenza, Hoarseness,
Group, Bronchitis, Incipient Con.
sumption, and for the Relief
G5 Of Consumptive Patients
.-... in advanced Stages
of the Disease.
This is remedy SO universally known to surrass
any other for the of throat and lung complaints
that it is useless here to publish the evidence of its
virtues Its unriyalled excellence for coughs and
colds, and its truly wonderful cures of pulmonary
disease, have made it known throughout the civil
lied nations of the earth. Few the communities,
or even families, among them who have not some
personal experience Of its effects - some living
trophy in their midst of its victory over the subtle
and dangerous disorders of the throat and lungs.
As all know the dreadful fatality of these disorders
and as they know, too, the effects of this remedy,
we need not do more than to assure them that thas
!, now all the virtues that it did have when making
the cures which have won SO strongly upon the
confidence of mankind.
Prepared BY Dr.. J. G. AVER & Co., Lowell, Mass.
:. q. stone, J. B. Dougherty, J. h. Canon B Co.
j Yah am Bros, and Henry Geiss, Muscatine, Iowa.
y, uns.o5 DIT DR. W ins-wy H- -rr,u rff
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IHH kHEoIAIg NVTICEs.s


(Circular No. 95.)
a WAR DEPARTMENT, !
I. IS - 81 Pn0vosf n nsniL 0sHkRAE's OYrIcY,
Washington, Oct. %, 1865. J y
Regiments In service which rs-snlst - veteran
volunteers. sldsr Epssyisioas q General Orders Nos
19l and $685. current les from the Adjutant Generals
Cee will Ls credited to the States and far prac.
cabo the Congressional Districts and b-dstrcts
y which hey bsloig. 2 CINNAMON
JANIS FRY,
Provost Marshal General.