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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13
From the Cincinnati Price Current.
Progress of the Rorlk Trade II

Pro. ress of the ROrlk Trade In
The Burlington Qowa) H0OE- eye, in com-
menting upon our report of pork packing,
makes the following remarks regarding the
great increase in the production of pork in
that State: ,5. .. r.-
These figures show that the seat of (Hog)
Empire is rapidly tending westward. Iowa
packs within $4,000 as many hogs as 1ndi-
| ana, and over so per cent. as many AS Ohio,
the latter including Cincinnati. Illinois will
be noticed as largely ahead of al others, but
| it should be remembered that Chicago draws
heavily from other States. Over 100. 900 Of
their packing every year crosses from Iowa
| by the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad
and when those are added, that 60 forward
to Chicago by other routes, from this State,
| it would doubtless reach 100000, which ad.
ded to the packing in the State, (sl3,000,) }
will bring our total up to over 500,0 900, so il
q reasonable deduction is made from the
packing at Cincinnati, for hogs, that are driv.
en- there from Indiana and Kentucky, say
$50, 900, (which We regard as low estimate J
it will bring down the total for Ohio to 46S,-
900, and leave Iowa second on the list Of the
seven hog growing States. In this State,
Keokuk heads the column with 90, 900, Mus.
catine 10000, Burlington Al 900, Ottumwa
sc, 900. Leaving out Muscatire, and adding
100, 900 that crossed the Burlington Ferry on
foot. and estimating what went forward alive
from Keokuk at so 900, it will give . tota
for the Des MONIES Valley Of over 800, 600
leaving in the rear the White Water Valley
in Indiana, and the Miami and Sciotain Ohio
We regard this as worthy of note when taker
into consideration with the fact that it Il
hardly thirty years since the Indians helt
the title to the whole State Of Iowa, ss
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13
Iowa News.

The Marengo Democrat has gone dead.
THE wicked shall not live out half their
days" ,,.s-. eif II, -5
j. F. Bates, Clerk of the District Court, OF
Dubuque county, is reported to have made
$4,000 out of an Idaho claim.
The Stots Register says of the veteran
troops from Iowa $3.50 have re-enlsted for
the war. This, in proportion to the number
of Inhabitants and the number of men in the
field. is ahead of any other State.
Major William Thompson, of tho 1st
Iowa Cavalry, has been appointed Inspector
General ofall the cavalry horses Of the North
West. He is now at Keokuk, where he will
probably remain during the summer.
HEAvY RoBBEnY.-The United States Ex-
press company, through the popular and
efficient General Agent, Mr.. Sheppard, has
succeeded in apprehending one Of its abscond.
ing messengers and secured $27, 400 out of
500, 900 stolen from the Company. Mr.. s.
had hard hunt for the scamp, but he finally
caught up with him in Kansas as-Desmoines
Statesman. ....
Discovery OF PEAr.-Peat has been DIS
covered in several localities in Clayton county.
1t burns in q stove with strong steady heat.
1t is probable that it exists in nearly all parts
Of the State, as it does in Minnesota. Should
it prove general, another source of comfort
and economy is added to the many enjoyed
in this State.
ARREST cr MURDEkrR-D Deputy Sheriff
II. II. Field, Of Pottawottamie county, recently
arrested notorious character named South,
who murdered man named Riley, in Edgar
county, ILL.,, about year since, and no hav-
ing been arrested escaped from jail. South
was about leaving for Idaho, under the as
sumed name of John Powell. A reward Of
$500 is to be paid for his return to Edgar
county. So says the Desmoines Register.
The body of woman named Susan
Fletcher was fourd in the Iowa river about
two miles below Marengo one day last week.
In March last, Mrs. Fletcher disappeared sud-
denly under circumstances leading to the be-
lief that she might have been murdered by
her husband. Soon afterward he enlisted in
the 28th Iowa Infantry, and from that time
until the body was discovered the subject
was very little discussed. A Coroner's jury
was called and examined the body, but failed
to elicit any additional evidence connected
with the manner of her death.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

ALWAYS SUBJECT TO CoNTEKpr. Buff
falo Commercial tells the following little story,
applicable to Judge Barnard's arrest of Mr..
Greeley for contempt in commenting on the
Judges official action: d
A certain Western Judge, having been
plainly spoken to in the street by neighbor,
who did not have an exalted opinion of his
lore and honesty, committed the offender then
and there for contempt of court. lnasmuch
as the Judge was not at the time acting in an
official capacity, His Honor overruled the
point as follows: "If this court understands
herself, and she think she do, this court IS an
object of contempt wherever she are"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

COMPLIMENT TO Iowa OrPIcHRs.-A cor
respondent Of the N. Y. Tribune, writing
from the battle field of Pleasant Hill. La.,
pays the following compliment to Iowa men :
Where so much gallantry was displayed it
would be invidious for me to particularize,
but the conduct of Col w. 4. Shaw, I'd Bri-
gade, Sd Division, 10th Army Corps, Col.
Benedict, 9th Army Corps, who fell mortaly
wounded at the head of his noble brigade
while cheering them on to the fight 1t. Col.
Jas. Newbold Of the l4th Iowa, 18th Army
Corps, 1t. Col. Mix of the SD Iowa, 10th
Army Corps. both Of whom sacrificed their
lives in defense Of their country's honor !;
Col. Lynch, I'd Brigade, 18th Army Corps !;
Col. Moore, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 18th
Army Corps; Col. Hill, Sd Brigade, lst Di-
vision, 10th Army Corps, all deserve the
highest praise. In fact though the results
are very unfavorable to our cause, yet in the
battle of Pleasant Hill we can rest assured
the stain of cowardice cannot blot the record
Of that bloody battle.
How different this from the narrow and
selfish reports Of the battle to be found in
the Chicago papers. Scarcely word is said
in praise Of Iowa troops and Iowa valor, that
saved the defeat from being route. I. has
been the policy Of the Chicago journals from
the first to utterly ignore Iowa troops except
in instances where some daring deed known to
the world has compelled them to acknow-
ledge it. Everything for Illinois seems to be
their motto. We admire and applaud the
patriotism of that State and the bravery of
her sons, but at the same time we claim our
need Of praise for our own gallant boys. Col.
Hill, Of our city, is one of the favorably
mentioned officers
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

THREE IMPORTANT THINGs-Three things
to love-courage, gentleness and affection.
Three things to Observation-Disclosures power,
dign,ty and gracefulness. Three things to
hate cruelty, arrogance and ingratitude.
Three things to delightin-beauty, frankness
and freedom. Three things to wish for
health, friends and cheerful spirit. Three
things to pray for-faitb, peace and purity Of
heart. Three things to like cordiality, good
humor and mirthfulness. Three things to
avoid-idleness, loquacity and fippant jest.
ing. Three things to cultivate books,
good friends and good humour. Three things
to contend for-hopor, country and friends.
The three things to govern-temper, impulse
and the tongue. - -.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13
A Remarkable Coincidence.

The last issue of the Desmoines StGtesman
edited by that spirited patriot (?) Billy H.
Merritt. comes to US filled with the speech ol
Alexander Long, who obtained seat in Con.
gress through fraud, treachery and falsehood,
but who has become warm defender of the
Constitutional rights of his Southern breth.
ern. Billy Merritt is not content with a
simple publication of the speech, but by way
of editorial comment endorses its sentiments.
On the same day intelligence reached us
that rebel newspapers in North Carolina and
Georgia are also publishing the same speech
with comments ofapproval. Yet it won't dc
to charge Mr.. Merritt with being in sympathy
with treason.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13
Effective Scouting I'm Southeast
KiIfed, and Two Wounded., n

From the st. Louis Union, May 80.
The enrolled militia and the State militia
stationed in Mississippi, county, turned odt
hunting the marauders, horse thieves and
bushwhackers who have been infesting that
region, and whose depredations had become
insupportable. Captain Prltchett with ten
enrolled militiamen, Colonel Deal, with .
small force of the same body. and Captain
Ewing and Lieutenant Calvert, Of the State
militia, participated ip the scout, which
lasted seven days. In that time they pene-
trated the swamps where the marauders had
their. hiding places, and killed fifteen and
wounded TWO of them. Among the killed
were Bob and Henry Bailey, William Greer,
Philip Davis, James Greer, Hardiman Kirk
patrick, Pres. Moore, John Gorvett, Tom
Griffith, James King, Stilwell Mcfarland. q
. man named Cupp, and John Peppers. They
were all residents of Misslssippi county, but
had been engaged for months in thieyipg and
robbing. ba ftfg Of, r. y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

CARD PLAf4Na-We would not be under
stood as encouraging any one to play cards !;
but if persons soiN play, it is as we'll to be in
fashion and use those cards containing the
portraits Of the Union Generals which are
advertised by Gilbert & Taylor.-Da6uqu-
TSmss. U 81 % NeHg
yes" said an old man to his son, "if
you soiH be licentious, 20 with the most
fashionable ones. N y" All, this is axicked
world ~" But no one is to hlame, according
| ton certain theology HasAeys. :
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

D@Gcn. Grant has abandoned his recent
communications with Washington; the roll
ing stock of the railroad was sent back, and
hetelegraph lines were also, of course, given
up. These facts will be sufficient to put the
public upon their guard with reference to the
rumors that will be hourly set afoat. 1t il
now likely that we shall next hear from the
army by way of Fortress Monroe, and il
must atleast take two days before we shall
get advices by this route. .-.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

"BARBARous WARFARE"-The London
Times and It's echoes have much to say
abaut the "barbarous'' manner in which the
war against the rebellion is conducted by us.
But what will they say to the fact that the
allies in Denmark opened FIRE upon Sender
burg without notice, and killed 80 innocent
women and children? - E
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

Lone SERMoNs.-Rev VIM. Taylor in "The
Model Preacher" says s'Often when q
preacher has driven nail in sure place, in
stead of clinching it, and securing well the
advantages, he hammers away till he breaks
the head of, or splits the board." - Wtness
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

% The Militia in the Eastern States are
not entirely free from military duty, In New
York some of their number have been called
upon to take the place of soldiers in the forts
in New York harbor and in New Hampshire.
Major General Dix has ordered that the Stat
ford Guards Of Dover, and the National
Guards of Manchester, independent compa-
nies of State volunteers, be mustered into
the United States service for sixty days, for
service in the defense Of Portsmouth harbor
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

R1GHT.-We learn that in several instances
recently political applicants for clerkships in
the government Offices at Washington have
been refused, the preference being given to
soldiers who have been discharged on account
of disability. We sincerely hope that this
practice will obtain generally and that the
brave boys who are disabled in their country 8
service may never have occasion to complain
of their country's ingratitude. If able bod
led men, who now fill civil offices, desire to
have such positions in future, they will do
well to place themselves we're they can obtain
proper credentials-the honorable scars Of
war.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

bB Ths riend, Of General Mcclellan
have started dollar subscriptions to enable
them to buy asword to present to him, in
lieu Of the one he was expected to receive
from the visitors at the Sanitary Fair. How
trivial all this sort Of thing appears in view
Of the mighty events that are about to trans
pire in Virginia. ..-.. n..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

~The Danes having lost Duppel, with
1000 men and ninety guns, the war on the
Schleswig- Holstein question is about at an
end. The Danes fought to retain the Duchy
of Schleswig, and have lost all of it but the
little Island of Alsen, which may yet be
wrested from them,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13
Probable Rupture between UKcle
Abe and Lieut.. Gen. Grant.

ADe @nO Lieut.. gen. HFants
1t is confidently asserted by intelligent cor
respondents in Washington that little or no
harmony exists in the views of the President
and Gen. Grant. Grant is in favor Of moving
on Richmond in one strong column, while
Lincoln favors defensive plan Of warfare,
and if movement IS made on Richmond
it shall ae made in three columns. A rup-
ture between the two distinguished indiv,du-
a,s is confidently psediosed.-Dss Aoines
Stdtesnan. 5
And BY the Statesnan, and other kindred
Copperhead eonspirators, most devoutly
prayed for. ~ I
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

W Wealth is not acquired, as many per-
sons suppose, by fortunate speculations and
splendid enterprises, but by the daily prac-
tice of frugalty and industry. He who
relics upon these means will rarely be found
destitute, and whoever relies upon any other
will generally become bankrupt. 81 o6.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

Navigation on the Mississippi river, it is
alleged, between Memphis and Cairo, has
never been in 30 precar;ous condition. A
correspondent says hardly boat passes up
or down the river between Cairo and Mem.
phis that is not fred into. s,u er
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

- The 4th Division Of the l7th Army
Corps. of which the Iowa Brigade is part.
left Cairo on the Sd inst, on transports, for
the Tennessee river. Their destination is
Huntsville, Ala. We obtain this information
by private letter from E. @. Holmes, who
will keep our readers posted in the move
ments of the expedition. sti
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

F"All of Banks freed darkies just live
from hand to mouth. Albany Argus.
So does everybody except parasites and
vagabonds. From darkey's hand 10 massa's
mouth was the old STYLE Nc Grsgor Nesos.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

s0rIf anybody asks Mr.. Lincoln anything
about the movements of the army, he re-
plies, TASK General Grant," and if the re-
joinder is made, General Grant will not
tell me-" he says further, "Neither will he
toll me ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

Or Course. Of Davenport's patri
otic Cd citizens, sends special despatch to
the Chicago Tribune, that o.
"All is aglow with enthusiasm here and
throughout the State. Troops are coming
into line from all sections to ill our quota for
the one hundred days call"
True, every word of it. And if troops did
not "come into line from all sections" We
fear your quota would stand poor show Of
being filled. "Gov. Stone," says the des.
patch, "Gen. Baker and other prominent
speakers addressed large audiences in front
Of the LIE Claire House, last and this eve
ming" And it might have added, much en-.
thusiasm prevailed, some even going so far
as to throw up their hats, hurrah for the
Union, and urge their neighbors in Musca
tine and other cities to enlist and I" fill up
our quota" But the spirit is aroused IN
Davenport. Three rolls have been opened
and although but two weeks have elapsed
f,oenty men have been raised. Besides, off.
GERS is the forte of Scott county. What she
lacks in common soldiers, will be made up
with officers. She will fill up her quota with
commanders, from second Lieutenant up
Already she has rendered two field officers
for the first new regiment, and if necessary
she can furnish all the commanding officers
with surplus or reserve for old regiments
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

AZ The President has approved the joint
resolution temporarily increasing the duties
on importa.ious fifty per cent, and it is
therefore now q law.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

H Turner'S Hall in Chicago has been
leased for the use Of the National Democratic
Convention at $4,000. These are war figures
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

5~ Why is horse the most miserable OF
creatures? Because the most welcome sound
to him is wo, and his thoughts ARE always
on the rack. M ta- 1'f a7t
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

Be Gen. Sturgiss has started from Mem
phis with large cavalry force, on an expe.
dition against Forrest, who was reported
threatening that city. I a t.9
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

~ The doctrine which prevailed in
Washington last year, that. . colored man is
not the military equivalent Of a white man,
has at last been abandoned. Governor An
drew, Of Massachusetts,, has received tele-
graphic information from Washington that
colored men ,oill BE- received IS substitutes
in the approaching draft, wherever qualified
substitutes may be offered. 1o tnraq
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

A TIMELY AND SENSIBLE MovEMsET.-At Z
meeting of ladies of high social position, re-
Gently held in New York, pledge was adop-
ted, that "lor three years, or during the war,
from next 4th ofJuly, they would purchase
no foreign articles of APPAREL Movements
of similar kind, are on foot in other cities
of the East, among the more thoughtful and
patriotic women, to reduce the consumption
Of imported goods and luxuries. The ladies
have recognized-and it is high time-the
fact, that the reckless extravagance and vast
full expenditure which is so rampant in these
days, is doing nearly as much to cripple and
destroy the Government, as the rebel
armies in the field. This effort to raise
economy to the level Of a practical virtue, is
to be commended. aud our western ladies
would confer blessing on their country by
emulating the example. All classes will
welcome such reform. 1t is not necessary
that societies should Be formed, and specific
pledges adopted, but true ladies can, in a dig
n:fed and quiet manner, exercise consist
ent economy. 1t is duty they owe their
country, and it should be discharged.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

What Long made the speech in Con-
gress for, resulting in q vote Of censure, is
now apparent. 1t is printed at large in the
rebel newspapers for their encouragement =
Ihey compliment his effort snd use it as an
INCENTIVE to increased exert,ons for the de.
struction of the nation. Does not that make
plain the purpose of the Copperheadt HI
wanted to encourage the rsbsls-he did
encourage them, and they acknowledged hi
services. What more is needed to show hi
character and the aim Of his speech, - vel
as the aim Of those who applaud it! 40
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

ArkAmGA0s
A Rebel attack repulsed at Jdcksonport-A
Fsderalwogon train cap tured, aoith Pris.
oners and Guns. 5era..
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Evening Journal.
CAIRO, May 4.
Little Rock advices of the oath ultimo give
information of fight at Jacksonport on the
Thursday previous, between our cavalry and
McCray. The latter had some six hundred
robbers with him. As usual, he made dash
for the place, and as soon as he was fired up
on took to his heels. Our loss was two
wounded. We picked up ten dead rebels
and eight wounded prisoners they had left.
At the fight at Augusta, on White river,
thirteen more dead rebels have been found in
the woods, who probably died from wounds,
making seventy three we have had to bury
| for that fight. Col. Love, rebel from Mis-
souri,. was among the killed at the last fight
at Jacksonport. -
A scouting party recently came up with a
band of six guerrillas in the vicinity of Pine
Bluff and killed their leader, the notorious
"wild Jim," of Memphis. Three balls
pierced him at the same moment, and liter
ally took his head off.
'a ' A'- CA1Ro, May 4.
The steamer Prairie State has arrived from
White river, bringing the following intelli.
gence: sie- .la
"A train of 240 wagons, guarded by por.
tions of the 9th Missouri, 18th Illinois, and
18th and 9th Indiana cavalry, had been out
to Camden with provisions for Gen. Steele.
On the return on Monday, tho 25th ultimo,
when about thirty miles from Pine Bluff,
they were attacked by an overwhelming force
of rebels. under command of Gen. Marina
duke, and desperate fight ensued, but the
Federal troops were finally overpowered. and
those not killed were taken prisoners. When
the Prairie State left Pine Bluff, the day afte,
the fight, only about forty Of the command
had got in, and they reported the rest killed
or taken prisoners. It is supposed that Mar
maduke has taken about 1000 prisoners ant
lseven pieces Of artillery that were with tn.
command. The wagons were empty. Mer
we're constantly arriving at Pine Bluff. and i
is expected that further news will modify th'
disaster. 81
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

~ The estimated strength Of Lees army
before the recent engagement was twelve
thousand effective cavalry, and ninety to one
hundred thousand men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13

~ The poor have httls-bsggars none
the rich; too much-enough not one. T.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-05-13
The War i'm Arkansas. i.

The War in ArkansaS.
A Rebel attack rtpulsed at Jacksonport-A
Fsderalsoogon train cap tared, soith Pris'
oners and Guns
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-12-03
General Thomas Position neat
Nashville.

LOUISVILLE, Dsc. 2.-This mornings
Journal says: Gen. Thomas has abandoned
his strong position at franklin and form
ed his line of battle within three miles Of
Nashville. Yesterday evening the two
hostile armies we're engaged In skirmish-
ing, and the rattle of artillery could plain
" be heard 10 the streets of Nashville. A
battle, terrible in fury, is imminent. We
believe Gen. Thomas has not any fears
about the result. He 10 not as weak as
he would make the rebels believe he is.
He can offer battle to better advantage to
himself in front of Nashville than OF any
other point. His left wing rests on Muir.
freesboro, and when strengthened by the
forces from Chattanooga, he will be strong
enough to close upon Hoods rear and cut
off his retreat.
The rebel General is pressing blindly
forward. Thomas has set trap, and the
foe is too eager to n;bble at the bait. AL
ready the lines are closing, and each hour
the threads of the net are more completely
woven. We will not tremble for the re.
suit, but will feel strong and hopeful for
the cause, and confidently look for victory
to perch upon our banners. Our troops
are brave, and Gen. Thomas is an able
commander. We predict that the rebel
urms will meet with a terrible disaster
Thomas has matured his plans, and will
either capture or aunihllate the rebel army