Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-29

part iaSoIao'y WILL aity oIueT City VI INC
same size in the Union.
w. & A. Chambers & Co., ....... 27,l30
8. o. Butler, 23,740
w. 5. Humphreys & Co., .......... 6,O0O
Leland & Co 1000
Other parties 1000
64,s7O
This falls only few thousand short Of the
number packed last year, which was nearly
10000. Next year, with our improved
facilities, we expect to record larger num-
Der, surprising all other cities in the State,
not excepting Keokuk, which claims to have
packed this year one hundred thousand.
I, Coward LIsr.-In another column we pub.
lish the list of towards disgracing this county
by their residence, who have claimed exemp.
ton from the draft on the ground Of alien
age. Many of them have resided in this
county for yesrs, enjoying the benefit Of its
protection, in many cases against the very
government from which they now claim to
hail. Most ii not all Of them would, had
they been questioned on the subject several
years ago, have indignantly denied being a
subject of any foreign power, and proudly
claimed to be an American citizen. In the
hour Of its peril they basely desert their
adopted country which has vouchsafed them
SO many blessings, and fly again to the arms
of petty despots of the old world. Let them
60, they would only disgrace the fair reputa-
ton Of American soldiers, by turning their
backs on the foe al the first fire. Their cow
ardly natures would not permit them to ex-
pose their worthless carcasses to the dangers
of the field. 1t is Of such material that the
skulkers, which are to be found in every
army, are composed. 0fone thing. however,
they may be assured, any that have ever ex-
erc;sed the rights Of a citizen by voting,
found in this list, will be summarily dealt
with.
- The Rock ISLAND CANAL PRoJEcr.-At
Davenport the citizens are taking hold of the
project Of the building Of ship caral from
LaSaile to Rcck Island, in earnest. This is a
project in which not only Davenport but the
entire State Of Iowa, and, in fact, the whole
Northwest. is deeply and directly interested.
If this route is secured and the canal built,
the benefits to avery portion Of the communi-
ty and class Of population can hardly be
estimated. With direct shipping BY water
to the seabosrd, freights would decrease, and
the farmer receive fo- his grain great pro-
portion of the inordinate gains now exacted
by those great monopolies -ralroads-for its
transportation. But the many benefits to
arise from such location are plainly seen by
all, and therefore need not be recounted here.
The project is feasible one; much more so
than the almost impracticable route via the
Illinois river. Were the advantages laid be-
fore Congress, we feel assured Of the adoption
of this route. A survey should be immedi-
ately made, by competent surveyors, under
the direction of the State authorities. Let
memorials be Immediately sent to the legisla.
ture for such survey. The City Council Of
Davenport has directed the preparation Of a
memorial to the legislature for this purpose.
Let our City Council do likewise. Let the
ball be at once set in motion and get the
proper interest awakened in the Northwest
and we believe the Great National Canal will
be built right to our doors.
DISTRICT CoURr-Yesterday, Judge Rich
man, having returned from Iowa City, re-
sumed his duties on the Bench.
No. 30S, Ledgerwcod vs.. Parks & Parks.
Submitted to the Court Judgment for the
plaintiff, $11.1O and mechanics lien.
No. 3ls Law, Weed, Clark & Wilson vs..
Kerran & Rinkleman. Action on promissory
note. Carskaddan and Lambert for plaintiff,
and D. c. Cloud for defendant. Jury trial
verdict for plaintiff, for $185.5O.
No. 316, Scharnhurst vs.. Hatch & Fuller
ton. Cloud and Wade for Plaintiff L. H.
Washturn for defendant. Action of Detinue.
Judgment for plaintiff
No. $50, Reed VS. Hoffman. Judgment for
plaintiff, So.
No. S42, Stephens VS.. Scharnhurss. Hanna
for plaintiff. Cloud and Wade for defend
ants. Judgment for plaintiff, by consent, for
$2.s5.-Daily, 22d.
DISTRICT CouRT.-Ths greater portion of
yesterday was consumed in the trial Of No.
385, Law, Mathews ct al VS.. Robshaw, Han
ma and O'Connor for plaintiff, Cloud for de-
fendant, submitted to the jury, and verdict
for defendant.
No. 1865, Law, Isett vs. Idding, suit on
note, submitted to the Court, but
not determined at adjournment.
These two cases occupied the whole day.
Tho Court is yet considerably behind the
disposition of the cases as assigned. al
though within the last few days many cases
have been disposed Of. Court has already
lasted three weeks, end from the laborious
duties performed both by the Court and at
torneys, we presume it will hold but two or
three days longer at Enthusiastically, 23d.
The GREY. Boards AT Rock lsLAND.-The
37th (Grey -Beard) regiment arrived at Rock
Island. from Alton, Ills, last Wednesday,
As they were entirely unexpected, no prepar
atoms had been made for them, but they were
Soon comfortably, though rather promiscu-
ously quartered throughout the city. The
old heroes are to guard the rebel prisoners
on Rock island. Although never in active
service, this regiment has earned an excellent
reputation, having done good service in the
performance Of the ardrous duties of guard
ing prisoners. A much smaller per centage
If their number has been disabled by sick.