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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
The Snakes still Dying.

st. Paul, city that has been under Dem
ocratic government for nine successive years,
has done the clean thing by elscting q
straight Union ticket by 300 majority. By
St. Paul, the work goes bravely on, for Mary
land, my Maryland, decided by a majority of
thousands in favor of Convention and
EMANCIPATION.
Among the most encouraging signs Of the
times is voice from Connecticut, branding
as Infamous the whole family of Seymours and
Eatons. New Haven, whose fealty to the
Democratic party has never by any storm
been shaken until now-New Haven, that
has been accustomed year after year to roll up
her Democratic majorities by hundreds, has
wheeled into column, and elects q Union
Mayor, city officers and Representatives, and
gives the Union Republican State ticket a
handsome majority. The blatent treason of the
Register, and the infamy of Seymour were too
much for the conservatives of New Haven.
And Hartford, the home of Tom. Seymour,
whose man Friday, Bill Eaton, was candi
date for Representative, wisely concluded that
Eaton had spouted treason enough in the
Legislature during the past year and there
fore permitted him to retreat to his snakish
hole.
Connecticut has been and still is conserv-
alive, but in a contest between country, or no
country, treason and loyalty, the Demings
and Ruddocks, Lippits and Pratts, prefer
Union and Liberty. As snakes must die, dig
for them deep graves.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
a Fiendish Proprietor.

The Richmond Whig proposes to hire in
|cendiaries to set FIRE to New York, Philadel.
|phis, Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Washing
ton, and other principal cities of the North.
1t assumes that this piece of vandalism could
be accomplished for cash outlay Of mil
lion of dollars, without risk or hazard-as
men to do the business could be picked up in
warfare, the Whig thinks, would be perfectly
'justiiAble, legitimate and right" And yet
there are thousands Of men in the North who
look upon those graceless scoundrels who
contemplate so devilish scheme, IS only
"brethern," "wayward sisters" and friends.
Of course they have no words Of disapproba.
ton for such an iniquity.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
Iowa News.

The citizens of Benton, who know how
to do just such things in tip-top STYLE, gave
the veterans of the 9Th and 18th regiments
good, earnest, hearty welcome, on Wednes-
day the 9th. Knowing those people so well,
we almost wish we had been among the vet
Grams. The Board of Supervisors of the
same county have appropriated bounty Of
500 to each person volunteering from that
county under the Presidents last three calls
prior to April LIST. a7<
The Times, sterling abolition sheet, IS
the official organ of the city of Dubuque a
place where the undergraduates were recent
ly victorious at the polls. An effort was made
to select the Herald, but there were not Dem
ocrats enough to make the rifle. ere q.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
The Currency Question.

Our State Legislature At its recent session
prohibited by law the circulation Of foreign
Bank Notes after the 4th day of July next.
Before its passage this paper expressed
doubts as to the propriety Of such law
No one can tell its practical results, and yet
we are satisfied that no law was ever passed
that gave such universal satisfaction, especial
ly among our farmers, who have been SO
sorely taken in by stump.tail currency. Ger
tain it is, that the people have come to look
upon An unlimited and irredeemabls cusren-
cy As dangerous thing, and everywhere In
the West, and even in our Eastern cities,
steps are being taken to recognize only uni
form currency.
The Chicago Board of Trade, At its meet.
ing on Monday evening, resolved to shut
down on all kinds of wild cat currency on
the 18th of May next. After that date the
Board will neither receive nor pay out any
but National currency, or its equivalent
This is step in the right direction. Let the
traders Of the country determine what kind
of money they will and will not receive, and
the question is settled. Let our people take
this note of warning and prepare for new
order of things. There is National currency
sufficient in the country for all safe transac.
tons. If curtailment of its present redun
dancy will have the effect to put damper on
the extravagance of the people and restore Q
condition Of financial sanity, no harm Will b
done.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
The Great Metropolitan Sanitary
Fair.

Of course New York must bear the PALM
If Chicago, or Boston, or Cincinnati does
anything for the cause of humanity, New
York must put on her best apparel and do
the same thing, only a great deal more so.
Think of sanitary fair whose receipts for
the FIRST day were $15o,ooo. From the New
York Tribune, Of last Saturday, we learn
that the entire receipts thus far were $685.
1853. A half million dollars and not yet
closed. But we people out west must not be
so green as to suppose that these receipts
arise from the sale Of tickets, fancy articles,
&c. On the contrary, we are informed that
Commodore Vanderbilt in some manner ex-
pressed himself ready to give as much to the
fair as any other person in the city. There
upon o committee (of ladies, we'll warranty
waited upon New York. merchant prince, A.
T. Stewart, and informed him what the Com
modore had said Mr.. Stewart at once gave
his check for 100000. Armed with this
formidable document the committee waited
upon the Commodore, who, finding himself
cornered, wrote = check for $100, 900; so
that two men contributed nearly one-half Of
the total receipts. What matters It, so that
the money is raiseds Every cent, and every
luxury that can be raised, will be needed bv
our brave troops in the terrible camp.ipn
upon which they will soon enter. Let the
New Workers. do their duty, as they will do
Then let the people Of the Mississippi, valley
DO their share at st. Louis and DUBUQUE
Iowa has an interest in her own institutions
and we therefore hope to see the fair ut Du.
buque grand success. The friends of our
soldiers are not dead, neither are they sleep.
ing.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

GENERAL MCCLELLAN TO BE NOMINATED.
The following handbll for Copperhead
meeting, at Phenixville, was conspicuously
posted up in that neighborhood week or SO
ago., The spelling is so admirable that We
give it verbatim:
Pubic korIcE.-A meeting viii be held
at the Tavern of James Keller Phenuckvil
for to go in favor Of Gen. George Mclelen tor
to be president next election and al in favor
of Stopping the wor all in favor of stopping
aboliiionists from killink decent folks are
specially invited to be present on the occasion
as several speakers will be present R lily dem
ocrats rally and show the abolitioners that
we are determed to put Mellen (gin Nellen)
through. ''..'-.''.. ..... :.
By order of the democrats @
The meeting will be held
on Monday the Oath
of March 1864 at
- z o'clock m
'h1 Come one Come allie
Woody heads and Niger men
are not admitted on the
occasion :
= 'of Rally democrats
/. Rally1Ireshman
- Rally all thot goes in for
the Constitution as it
Was [Lehigh Register.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

A NEW NArIoN.-Miss O. G.. Nation. She
is some relation to Miss Anna Dickinson, it
b reported.-Dubuque Herald.
The Herald IS mistaken. The Miss O.
G. Nation referred to, is the eldest daughter
Of the Democratic party. 1t is believed that
she was born about the time or soon after
that party married American Slavery. 1t Ii
certain that Richard NJ. johnson, Dem
ocratic Vice President, married the said
daughter and raised very numerous family,
of which the Herald men are lineal descend.
ants.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

| ~ Gentleman. my good woman, how
much is that goosef'' - d,'@ ess) s,i' -
Market Woman. "Well, you may have
two for a greenback and half" 49,
Gentleman. "But1 only want one"
Market Woman. "Can't help it; amt
goin to sell one without t'other. Them ere
geese, to my sartin knowledge, have been to-
gether for morn thirteen year, and amt q
goin' to be 80 unfeelin' Is to sepersts 'em
now"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
Brethren, Come hight Forward.

Bretnr@0s Com0 h1SnS kOEWUL0s
The pious people of the Miscegenation
school, residing in and a, ound Warren coun
ty. held wake at Plainwille on the 26.h
ultimo, and solemnly resolved ...s
THAT in the Judgment Of this meeting the
condition Of our country snd Of the different
branches of the Church demand . distinct
church organization, in which the word Of
God shall be pre- ched and the ordinances
administered, and that this should be attend
ed to without delay"
Whereupon it was announced that the
hour had arrived for the refrsshment of the
inner-man, which is carual. At precisely six
o'clock the p;ous re-assembled and
Resolred, That this organization be styled
the Christian Union.
Having done all this, they built platform
occupying two and half columns Of the
Statesman. They say they don't be ieve
any are liable to punishment on account Of
Adams sin, and = good many other things
held in common by the Christian world
We are happy to say that they recognize the
doctrine Of general judgment, by the opera
ton of which some will be consigned to ever
lasting punishment and some admitted to life
eternal. They might as well say they believe
it, for as sure as they live, unless they leave
the Miscegenation party, they will have re-
alizing sense of its truth.
Under the head of Rules and Regulations,
they say
lst. Political preaching or official meddling
with the legislative affairs of State are s,rict-
" forbidden; and if any preacher among US,
forgetful of his high calling, engages in the
corrupting strife Of party politics, he shall be
dealt with as an offender, and shall be treated
accordingly.
Will Bros Wallace and Thayer lead in
singing few lines of that good old hymn,
commencing
" This 10 the way lsng have sought,
And swore because found It not. F"
We have only space to add that the Urion
provides for pastor and three elders. Will
the pure in heart call meeting of the faith
full in this part of the Butternut vineyard
What says Bro. Thayer?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

~ Lieutenant Colonel Farnsw orth, of the
LIST Connecticut cavalry, just released from
Libby Prison, states, says the Philadelphia
Bulletin, that at one time there were 5000
New England shoemakers on Belle Island,
and that although at that time men were dy-
ing on the island from starvation at the rate
of 40 day, every one of them refused, in
disnantly, all offers of extra rations snd 9TH
er privileges, if they would work for the Con
federacy. They would stay there and starve
before they would ever draw a stitch or drive
peg for the rebel Confederacy. All honor
to the New England shoemakers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

3 ESome Indiana soldiers on scout in
the mountains Of Georgia, came upon house
occupied only by an old woman. swell, old
lady," said the leader. what are your secesh!''
No" said she. "Union, then ?'' "No,"
said she "What thenI" Baptist" said
she, promptly, land always was." ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
One Step Forward.

The United States Senate has taken one
step that can never be retraced. A step that
will leave ,ts impress upon the page Of his.
tory and which never can be effacsd. A step
that will be followed by the House of Repre-
sentatives, and then by the people, and when
taken by them will settle forever question
that has convulsed this nation from its very
birth. We refer to the joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the Federal Consti-
tuition, that passed the Senate with but six
votes in the negative.
Men may cavil and complain about the in.
terferance with slavery by the people or by
the officers Of the government, they may de-
nounce as unconstitutional proclamations and
general orders, but when the fundamental
law of the land proclaims liberty throughout
the nation to all the inhabitants thereof, the
controversy is at an end. The time was
when the South could have preserved to
itself its cherished institutions for all time te
come. Three short years ago the North prof
fered to the South an olive branch, in the
shape Of Const tutional provision thai
slavery should never be disturbed. The
measure was Infamous beyond description
1t was an olive branch of peace upon the
terms Of perpetual slavery, and cowardly
submission to its dictation. The patrons Of
that institution rejected the proposition, and
appealed to arms to sever their connection
with those who loved liberty and hated
slavery.
Three short years, weary years to many
hearts whose fountains have been broken, sac
years to the orphans of our brave dead. long
years to the wife who awaits the patriot hus
bands return. Three years, sacred with the
blood Of heroes have passed, and slavery
still lives to distract our country, desolate GU,
hearthstones and threaten our government
Despite the power Of proclamations, slavery
lives but to torment. Three years Of sad ex
perience have brought the people who cling
to the Usion, based upon just principles, tc
the conclusion that there can be NO perma
nent peace until slavery is abolished by ths
fundamental law of the land And the time
has come when Conservatives join hands
with Radicals in behalf Of liberty and Union
The Senate has taken the first step. Let thu
House soon follow. Let this amendment t.
our Constitution be submitted to the severa
States during the year 1864.
A land all dedicated to human liberty
stretching from the eastern shore Of the At
lanuc to the golden sands Of tho Pacific, 6
land devoted to thrift and industry. where Ia
Dor receives its just compensation, dotted al
over with churches and schools, will be q
slight mitigation of the evils of war. Le
the House mark time, and forward.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

~There is more in life than its actions.
and men do wrongly in judging of man by
bis lost deeds. The power which searches
oil hearts, looks to the intentions, tho reason.
ings, the inner workings Of the soul, and this
also il the aim Of history.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
Is IT True p?

~ rue :
Not many days since the New York TIi6-
une published the following item from Wash
ington correspondent, which, if true, demands
investigation:
Mrs. j. Todd White, sister of Mrs. Presi
dent Lincoln, was rebel spy and sympa.
thizer. When she passed into the confede.
racy few days ago, by way of Fort. Monroe
she carried with her trunks filled with 81
kinds of contrsband goods, together with
medicines, papers, letters, etc., which will be
doubtless Of the greatest assistance to those
with whom she consorts.
When Gen. Butler wished to open hel
trunks, as the regulations of transit there
prescibe, this woman showed him an au.o
graph psss or order from President Lincoln
enjoinlng upoE the Federal officers not te
open any OF her trunks, and not 10 subject thu
bearer Of the pass, her packages, parcels OF
trunks, to any inspection or annoyance Mrs
charge there. in substance, as follows my
trunks are filled with contraban d," but
defy you to touch them. "Here" (pushins
it under their noses,) "here is the positive
order Of your master!'
The above item has been since confirmed
by telegram published in the Chicago zsi6
une, reiteratiog the statement that Mrs
White did pass through our lines, with trunk.
filled with articles contraband of war.
The following item gives still stronger proc
of the 7ri6mnes allie cations
The Atlanta Inielhgencer of the 9th ult
says "Mrs. White, of Selma Alabama, sistel
of Mrs. Lincoln, has arrived from Washing
ton, having smuggled through rebel uni
form, the buttons of which were gold ant
worth $4,0o0."
For the good name of our President, for tn,
honor of the nation we sincerely hope tina
this charge against Mr.. Lincoln may be dis
proved. If however, he has so far forgotten
the interest of his country as to be nosee
round by the Todd family nearly all of whom
are rebels. it is high time the people learned
it. Because Mrs. Lincoln has sister mor'
in love with rebels than with the American
Union is no cause why the inmates of tn,
White House should supply the rebellion
with the munitions of war. Again we SAY
we hope the charges are not true-but they
are ofso grave character as to call for in
vestigation. stos..- .,J
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

MARKED ARTICLES.-SOme of the marks
which are fastened on the blankets, shirts, &C
sent to the Sanitary Commission for the sol
diers show the thought and feeling at home
Thus. on q home-spun blanket, worn, but
washed as clean as snow, was pinned bit Of
paper, which said "This blanket was car
ried by Milly Aldrich (who is ninety. three
years old) down hill and up hill, one and 9
half miles, to be given to some soldier"
On bed.quit was pinned card. saying
"My son is in the army. Whoever is made
warm by this quilt, which have worked on
for six days, and most all of SIX nights, lei
him remember his own mothers love-"
On another blanket was this: "This blan
ket was used dy soldier in the war of 1915
may it keep some soldier warm in this war
against traitors"
On pillow was written: ''This pillow be-
lcnged to my little boy. who died resting or
it; it is precious treasure to me, but I give il
for the soldiers"
On pair of wooden socks was written:-
"These stockings were knit by little girl five
years old, and she is going to knit some
more, for mother saysit will help some poo,
soldier"
On box of beautiful lint was this mark
"Nade in sick room, where the sunlight has
not entered for nine years, but where God ha:
entered, and where two sons have bid thei,
mother goodbye, as they have gone out te
the war"
On bundle attaining bandages was writ
ten: "Thls is poor gift, but it is all I had
I have given my husband and my boy, anc
only wish had more to give"
On some eye-shades were marked: 'Made
by one who is blind. Oh, how I long TO see
the dear old flag that you are all fighting un
der! ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

A farmer made . scarecrow 30 very fright
ful that an old Glow went and brought back
oil tho corn he had stolen for several days.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
George ThOmpsOn I'm the House Of
Representatives.

Representatives.
George Thompson of England, delivered q
lecture in the Hall of the House OF Represen.
tatives the other night to dense auditory,
including President Lincoln, Secretary Chase
and Usher, many members of both branches
of Congress, and not few ladies'. A band oil
music was in attendance.
Vice-President Han lin introduced the lee.
turer, who, at the commencement of his re.
marks, emphaticaly denied and challenged
proof that he had ever said the dissolution o!
The Union must constantly be kept in view
on the contrary he had always been its stead.
fast friend. .".-.r
His expression, THANK God, the hour Of
compromise is passed ~ was enthusiastically
applauded, as was also his allusion to wha,
he characterized as the bauditti OF man steal
ers at Richmond, calling themse yes the Con
federate Government, who promised them
selves ultimate success and the full recogni
ton Of their principles throughout the civil
lied world. W.. IN
The wish and prayer of every phllanthro.
pist, he said, was God speed the North who
were with the President and against the ser
pent, copperheads and all, whom they would
brush from the land. This, and the mention
of the name of Old John Brown, wers
heartily applauded. .. t-
He quoted from Lincoln's speeches deliv
cred six years ago, saying he would no
exchange those sentiments for all that hac
been written by Edmund Burke. After tn,
lecture Mr.. Thompson received the congratu
lations of large number of distinguished
gentlemen, among whom was particularly
noticed Senator johnson of Maryland.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

Hbis war had not been precipitatsd on the
country By the Democratic party or any of
- members Because he was opposed TO
~ appointment of commissioners to Rich.
mond. he was to be told by bis colleague
!Fernapdo Wood that he had ceased to be .
Democrat.
At o'clock tho galleries were crowded.
VSry few members were present, 20 no vote
viii BE- taken till Thursday. X "a
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15

free government ia America.
Resotued, That any attempt by Congress
to reduce States to the condition Of territories
is as odious and revolutionary in its character
and tendency as secession itself. ~
Rssetoed, That it 10 the duty of the Gov.
eminent to listen to and consider any propo.
sition for reconciliation that may be offered
by the insurgents which does not invole the
question Of separation - ec--
Resolvsd, That the thanks of the nation
are due and are hereby rendered to the off.
GERS and soldiers and sean1en who have Cd
calamity borne our flag in this hour Of peril
to our country. ta7'e.s
The House proceeded to the consideration
OF the resolution heretofore offered BY Mr..
Finck. of Ohio, re affirming the principles OF
the Crittenden resolutions that the war ID
not waged for the purpose of conquest, but
for the restoration Of obedience to the Con-
stitution, with the rights and equality Of the
States unimpaired. .rr ,l- r.577
On motion of Mr.. Wilson the resolution
was tabled-s1 against g..
The House considered Mr.. Collars resolu-
ton to expel Mr.. Long, of Ohio.
Mr.. Bliss, of Ohio, did not concur in the
views Of Mr.. Long, but UNDERWOOD bis COL
league to express only bis own opinion, and
to prefer the recognition of the Southern
Oonfederacy, only as choice between that
and the subjueation ofjthe South. He Bliss,
thought that Mr.. Colfax in Offering the reso-
luton for the expulsion Of Mr.. Long, was
mistaken in his construction of Mr.. Long q
spsech.
Fernando Wood spoke against the expul-
sion Of Mr.. Long. y .
Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio, referred to speech Of
the Mayor Of Baltimore, in 1861, in which
the Mayor said that Secretary Chase said he
was wiling to recognize the South: FA
Mr.. Ashley, Of Ohio, denied that Chase
ever said 10.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-04-15
GRAPHIC.
GOLD STILL ON THE RAMPAGE.

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