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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-22

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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-22

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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-22
NOTICES.

The business Efil be continued at the Bazaar a.
heretofore, and respectfully solicit the patronage
Of the former customers. 7. G. MILLS.
mRrl6.I45
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-22

due disehaEEed soldiers; also, the widow, chil-
dFsa. md zishtfal heirs ofsll deceased soldiers
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

~ Petrolesm v. Naseby writes that he
bad an interview with the President recently,
which terminated thus:
SIS there any little thing I kin do fer you ?''
sez he. ,.-...,a,, s...- .-.--[.... ...'...-.
'Nothin' pertikler. Iwood accept small
Post-orfis, if sitooatid within e7y range Nv a
distilrysa Ny poi ikle daze is we'll nigh over.
Let me but see the old partv wunst moar in
the asserdency, let these OIL ize wunst moar
behold the Constooshin ez it is, the Union cz
it WIZ, and the Niger ware he ought be
and will rap the mantsl Nv delirum tremens
happy have no ambishen. am in the
scar and yalier leaf These whitnin lox them
sun1en cheke, warn me that age and whisky
hev dun ther perfeck work, and that shell
snon 60 hents. L;nkin, scorn not my words
hev sed, .AdOo." ..-rz..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

A GLOOMY PICTURE FOR THE REBELs.-The
Richmond WAig thus sums up the result Of
the war, as viewed from the rebel position
Nearly half Of our territory is in the hands
of our enemyl Whole States and tiers of
States, including the imperial valley Of the
Mississippi, in the hands of the enemy -
Nearly OF quite half the men on our muster
rolls not in the fieldl A large portion of
those in the field distrustful Of, and discon-
tented with their commander! The confede-
rate flag eleven times lowered in the face at
the bidding of the enemy! No navy! A
currency worth from six to seven cents on
the dollar compared with gold! Supplies of
provisions for army and people exceedingly
precious Farmers grumbling, dissatisfied
and indisposed to exert themselves for the
largest amount of production! Hundreds OF
thousands of cur agricultural laborers es
capped to the enemy! Non producers alarmed
At the prospect of destitution The poor
pinched and stinted by the exorbitance Of
prices.
The above is a somber picture for the once
naughty Southern chivalry, and spite of his
effort to keep up appearance, the message Of
JEFF. DAVIS is scarcely more cheering.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
Iowa News.
Capt. Cssebeer, Of the Oath Iowa, has
opened aIecruiting Office at l>wa City.

Capt. Cssebeer, Of the Oath Iowa, has
opened aIecruiting Office at l>wa City.
The ladies' of the Methodist Church at
Iowa City gave Fair and Festival, last week,
from which they realized $40. Well done.
"A. j. Expert was recently found dead in
the vicinity Of his residence near Boonsboro.
1t is supposed that he died in an ep'leptic
convulsion, as he was subject to fits. He left
a family.
The distillery owned by Hoffin & Hard
esty, in Keokuk county, was seized on the
5th ins.., by Samuel Ingells, United States
Deputy Collector of the 4th District, in con
sequence of the refusal of the firm to comply
with the requirements of the Excise Law.
"A Washington correspondent of the Bur
lington Haaok Eye writes that there was no
mista ke in the promotion OF Col. 5. A. Rice
to Brigadier Generalship. The appointment
was made for him, and not for bis brother.
1t is presumed, therefore, that Gen Rice will
withdraw his resignation, and return to the
army where his presence and military quail
ties are so much needed.
POPULATION OF OUR CAPIrAL.-A census of
Des,noines has just been taken, showing the
population to be 5,45l. The Register thinks
the figures too small, and claims at least 5000.
The capital city is growing rapidly.
BIBLES vs. CoppRRHEApIsM.-Rev. Darius
E. Jones, General Agent Of the American
Bible Society for this State, writes to the
Desmoines Register that there are 1897
families in this State without Bible, being
an average Of one family in every eight. He
further states that in those communities
where the Bible has not free circulation is to
be found most copperheadism. 1t is, there
fore, work Of loyalty as well as Christianity
to extend the circulation of the Bible.
"A little child was scalded to death in
Davenport few days since by the overturn-
ing Of coffee pot upon the stove, the contents
striking her full in the face and breast.
"A NE6hO hlLLEu bl "A So1AUAGn.- boS-
export, on Christmas day, q negro named
George French was shot and instantly killed
by soldier named Nabb member Of patrol
guard, who was intoxicated. The difficulty
originated about the occupancy Of the pave
ment, the soldier having ordered French off
on meeting him. TIE murder appears to
have been wholly unprovoked. The mur-
derer is under arrest by the civil authorities,
as also Corporal Frear, whom Nabb says gave
an order to arrest the negro, in pursuance of
which he was shot.
SUICIDE OF YOUNG WoMAN.-Miss Melita
Alger committed suicide by hanging herself
to tree in Hickory Grove township, Scott
county, on Christmas day. Reason-seduc-
ton and desertion BY young man named
Frank Bell.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

ana, Ohio and v isconsin were called on. ard
for hours the Ait rang in echo to their elo-
qutnce, and when " parted from the merry
and happy crowd, singing as only soldiers
can sing it-"Auld Lang Syne"-we felt as
il the happiest time in our soldier lives was
the evening We spent with the survivors of
the battle Of Wilson's Creek. May the bonds
which bind them to each other be the means
of promoting their welfare and happiness, is
the wish Of one who enjoys their friendship,
and who partook of their hospitality.
"MEDE" OF Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
The Mission Of Copperheadi

Tho Mission OF COpperheaOA~hh.
The Albany Evening journal says 1.-The
Oopperhesd Press are busy trying to convince
the rebels that the Presidents Proclamation
proposes great outrage upon them, and
egging them on 10 spurn the proffer Of pardon.
They tell them that the terms are such as no
people who respect themselves can think of
accepting.
But will the advice be needed! The Chiv-
airy know to their cost what it is to harken
to the connsels Of Northern Copperheads.-
They did so before the rebellion broke out,
and were assured that the Democracy would
assist them in breaking up the Union; and
on such assurance unfurled the banner Of
Tre,son. They naturally look upon their
pretended "allies' as the "authors Of their
ruin and curse them in their hearts"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

DrP1Hsa1A.-As many are afflicted at this
time with this disagreeable and dangerous
disease. we copy the following simple receipt
from the New York Tribune. 1t is worthy
of trial, and if it does no good, it will cer-
tainly do no harm:
I" We have received recipe for the cure Of
diptheria from physician Who says that Of
1000 cases in which it has been used, not .
single patient has been lost The treatment
consists in thoroughly swabbing the back Of
the mouth and throat with a wash made
thus: Table salt, two drachms, black pepper,
golden seal, nitrate of potash, alum, one
drschm each. Nix and pulverize, put into a
tea cup. which half an with boiling water,
stir we'll and then ill up with good vinegar.
Use every half hour, one, two, and tour hours
as recovery progresses. The patient may
swallow little each time. Apply one ounce
each of spirits of turpentine, sweet, oil and
aqua ammonia, mixed. to the whole Of the
every four throat, and to the breast bone
hours, keeping flannel to the part
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

"a The Creeks have negotiated treaty
with this Government providing for the abo-
liti m Of slavery among them as condition
of their being re-instated in the enjoyment
Of the benefits which they forfeited by their
disloyalty, and similar treaties are contem-
plated with the Choctaws and Cherokees.-
The latter, through their Council, have pro-
vided for freeing their slaves, but stipula-
ton to that end is required IN the new treaty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

~ If the draft comes off on the 5th Of
January, as is now anticipated, it will be
made from men in the first class, as Congress
has adjourned till that day, without making
any change whatever in the Conscription Act
Q The Washington correspondent of the Gin.
cinnati Gosssfs expresses the opinion that
the draft will be postponed until the first Of
February, in order to give Congress time to
amend the act.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
Am Important HaGsica, COhven-
ton at New q ileans.

New ORLEANS. Dec. IS.
At late convention held Of free s tate men
called for the purpose Of choosing uncondi
tonal men to convention of Union men of
slave States, to be held at Louisville, Ken
lucky, delegation Of colored men was ad-
mitted to seats in the convention, and the
convention opened with prayer by colored
minister. Hon. VIM. Durant presided. An
adjourned meeting Of the convention will be
held on the 23d. at which an effort will be
made 10 have the convention held in New
Orleans
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
R eported Battle In Virsinia-.Osr
Forces Occupy Culpepper.

The news from Virginia once more begins
to be of interest. Meade has given up his
notion of winter quartz ring at Cent+rville,
and is moving forward. According to our
Washington dispatch, which came on Thurs
day, battle had already been fought between
of his corps which had been thrown for
ward. and the enemy's advance. Later d. s
patches received last night, however, do not
allude to the fight, but intimate that Meade
has occupied Culp pper, point heretofore
occupied by our cavalry, with infantry and
batteries Chicdg, Tribune, 18th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

~ Wiming:on-if We except Charles.
ton-the only Atlantic port remaining to the
rebels, is very difficult to blockade, the swift
current and dangerous shoals rendering the
stay Of ships in the adjoining waters very
dangerous, especially in winter. We do moi
credit the rebel stories Of blockade runners
entering by dozens almost every night, but
it is certain that the "rat hole is not thor.
oughly Stopped. More steamers are to be
sent to our naval force there. ..s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

WHAT THE "MoDEL EDITOR" SArs.-The
Dubuque Herald publishes literally from
jeff Davis message and says ''it is we'll.
written, candid, statesmanlike document, y
and ian honest appeal to the civilized world v
1t adds that "Abe Lincoln is far inferior tc
president DaviA'' as statesman. Of course
everybody knows the editor Of the Herald il
rebel. The only wonder is that the wretch
is permitted to breathe the air Of the loya
Eovthl
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

| The Board OF Enrolment for this District
has been doing smashing business during
the past two weeks, judging from the follow
ing figures: Up to noon Of the oath there
had been 7l2 applications for exemption,
classified as fellows: Aliens, l42; unsuita-
bleness Of age, 100; non-residence, !; phys
ical disability, 449; miscellaneous, 20. OF
the aliens, 50 are from Scott county, 81 from
Clinton, "a from Muscatine. 10 from jackson,
10 from Cedar, from Jones and 8 from
Linn. None OF these have yet been
exempted. Of the 449 cases Of physical dis
ability, ls2have been exempted. In addition
to these there have been At least 200 appli
cants for exemption on the ground Of sged
and infirm parents, &C., all Of which were
sent home with the admonition to wali until
they ere hurt. We should judge from the
accounts given rs by the Enrolling Commits
siOner that some very amusing scenes are
witnessed. We are sorry to learn tho recent
deve,opements have brought to light the ex.
istence Of that terrible disease known among
medical men as malingery, to very alarming
extent. Scarcely day has passed that some
poor unfortunate has not hobbled his way to
the examining surgeons, raeked and tormen-
ted by his terrible malady. 1t exists among
the young and the cd and is mater Of
much concernm"nt. One poor fellow from
Jackson county, who determined through
snow and ice to seek relief from chronic
rheumatism aud general disability, was found
upon examination, to be possessed Of the
unclean spirit Of Malingery. We trust that
the next meeting of the Iowa Medical Society
will take under consideration the proper rem.
edy for this disease. We are informed that
several cases exist in this county.
In the meantime, the lame, blind and halt,
and particularly the scurvy crew of fellows
claiming the protection Of European powers,
are given until January 9th to appear before
the Board for examination. The invalids
may be assured of this--that to make pill.
grimage TO Davenport without being, in fact,
an unfit man for military service, is an un-
profitable thing.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

Alphabetically speaking. woman should
be amiabl-, benevo' 'ens, charitable, domestic.
economical, forgivsng, generous, honest. in
dustrious, Judic,ous, kind loving. modest,
n,at, obedient, pleasant, quiet. rejecting, So
Der, tender, urhane, virtuous, wise, exempla-
~, yielding, and zealo1s. cl ba
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
An Important Expedition.

BOSTON, Dec. 26.
The Tracelter of this city has letter from
Beaufort, :outh Carolina. dated the 22d inst,
which says: An expedition is about starting.
All is hurry. No one knows the destination,
but the fact that it is to be commanded by
Gen. Seymour indicates that it is of impor-
tance, for he is fighting man. The order to
strike tents was given at six o'clock and at
ten they were off.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

Ew The comments made in the Richmond
paperson Pres dent Lincoln's proclamation Of
Amnesty are Of the most spitsful and indig-
nant tons. They call that document an
.'impudens production" and an ''audacious
plan," and state that while Mr.. Lincoln offers
the Southern people forgiveness on eondi-
ton of abandoning their leaders. it Is they
who can never forgive him for invading their
soil and slanghtsring their people. "The in
famous proclamation" they say, twill but
drive the Confe1erates to new zeal and new
efforts"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
The Chesapeake Affair.

BOSTON, Dec. 26.
The officers Of the gunboat Acacia report
when they left Halifax that warrants were out
for eight Of the pirates of the Chesapeake, all
of whom were in the city, and had been for
several days, but it was doubtful if any ar
rests would be made, as the police were in
the interest Of the rebels, and the people
were bitterly opposed to such measures.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

PRov. MARsHA1L's OYFIcE. 2D DIsr. Iowa,
DAVENPORT. Dec. %, 1868.
Jacob Compton, Esq, Auseatins, Io,c":
SIE:-I see by the newspapers that Con-
gress has passed bill limiting the time Of
paying the 5000 bounty for recruits to those
only who enlist Oh or before the 5th Of Janu-
ary next Those enlisting after that time
will receive only $780,
You will therefore give notice to this effect.
Respectfully, p. HALL.
Capt. & Pro. Mar. I'd Dist. Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

The New SpEsKER-SKETcH OF TIE Hon.
ScHUYLEE CoLFAx.- The Honorable Schuyler
Colfax, the newly elected Spt aker of the Uni
ted States iiouse Of Representive, was born
N New York on the 23d Of March, 1929
He is de scendant Of Gen. Schuyler and Capt.
Colfax, both Of R, volu,ionary fame. At the
age OF thirteen he removed into Indiana
where h. travelled much with the Hon Mr.
Lane, during his political canvass, and where
he learned the trade Of a printer. A widows
son, poor boy. he educated himself for a
life OF labor, and made up for ,ack of collegiate
tuition ~ his perseverance and courage.
About the year 1S43 he became the propri-
etor Of the South Bend Rtgis or, aad after 3
short time was somewhat popular as an editor.
In connection with his profession he took q
very active part in the politics of Indiana, and
in 1S48. was appoihted delegate to the
Wing National Convent on of that yea-.-
During $50 he was member Of the Indiana
Constitutional Convent IN, and in 1862 was
again selected as delegate 10 the Wing Ma.
ti0nal Convention for the nomination of a
President of the United States.
He was FL cted Representative in the
Thirty fourth United States Congress for the
Stale OF lad ana, during the year 1854, and
WdS Cu"ScA lIuM Iuc ANIulu W tuc
State, succeeding the Hon. Norman Eddy
lie took his seat on the Sd of December, 1856, q,
and since that date has continued to hold his
po.ition as Representative OF the Ninth Dis
| t,ict Of Indiana. He was chosen during the
sitting Of the Thirty fifth Congress as the
Chairman of the Committee on Post Offices
and Post Roads, and held this Office for two
terms. He was also selected as one of the
Regents Of the Smithsonian Institute during
the session Of 1862 and still holds the position
On the 7th Gay of December, 1868, Mr..
Colfax was elected, siua uoce. the Speaker Of
the House Of Representatives, obtaining nine
votes over the number necessary to secure his
election-viz: 10l out of 18l, being twenty.
one votes over all of his opponents.
Mr.. Colfax is self made man, who, by
the force OF his native powers, and despite Of
the want Of classical education, has raised
himself to the high position which he now
occupies. As a speaker he is plain, distinct,
fl,,cn, and forcib!e. He is under the medium
hight, rather slim ard spare, large forehead,
brown hair and eyes, pale face and good
features.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

NJ A good joke was perpetrated by
rebel prisoner captured at Chickamauga. The
rebel was locking at one Of our guns, and re-
marked that "he didn't think that the Yanks
would use them big guns much longer
"Why not ?" inquired the Feds because"
said he, 1.-The Confederacy is getting so mar
row that you'll fire clear over it, and hit your
meu on the other side" $3.50
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

CT The versatile New Y ,rk Herald
which some time since n,m mated Georgs B.
Mcclellan for the presid .ncy, and afterwards
Mr.. Lincoln for re-elec ion, now sees in Gen.
Grant the proper person. Who nexts
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

AN IMPORTANT MILITARY MOVEMENT IN TEX.
NEssEE.-The Chicago Tribune is advised Of
a movement being made on body of $4,000
rebels recently concentrated at or near Jack.
son, Tennessee. The purpose Of the rebels
is supposed to be an attack on Memphis or
some other important point. The Tribune
thinks the movement being made by the
Union forces will not only thwart the designs
Of the rebels, but will probably eliminate in
their capture.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

O. The Adjutant General has telegraph
ed to all the army commanders that no
bounties, except such as are now provided by
law, will be paid to any persons enlisted after
the 9Th Of January next. The only bounty
provided BY law is the $10O authorized by
Sec. 5, Of the act Of July, 1861. The COM
manding officers are accordingly required to
secure all the enlistments Of the veteran VOL
unteers possible before Jan. 5th, and give
immediate publicity to this circular.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

IN idea has gone forth that the draft has
beer postponed. 1t is mistake. Cur
dispatches yesterday morning state that the
draft will undoubtedly take place on the 9th
Of January. The idea that it had been post
poned probably grow out Of the fact that the
time for procuring exemptions has been ex-
tended to the 5th.
We must, therefore, hurry up enlistmeats
in this county or stand the draft. winch
will YOU do, citizens of Muscatine
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
Fight Near Princeton, Tenn.-Ihe
Enemy Routed.

-MEMFHIs, DEC. ".
Col. Merrill, who was sent some days ago
in pursuit of rebel force south, sent in dis
pat hes lsst night that he encountered the
enemy 600 strong two miles be, ond Prince
ton, and killed 80, some Of whom were killed
by sabre wounds, IS taken prisoners, COM
missioned officers and Is privates. The
whole loss of the enemy was SO.
A foragng party sent out by Gen. David
son in rear Of Merrilrs advance, captured 140
beef cattle marked G. S. The rebels were all
driven beyond Ouachta. Merrill was within
IA miles of Camden in pursuit The Federal
loss was one man.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
Canards Exploded.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 26.
Capt. Irving, from Libby Prison, says there
is no truth in the report that Gen. Ullman
was prisoner at Richmond. ...
The story Of the capture of the negro pilot,
Robert Small, by the rebels in Charleston, is
untrue. He still acts as pilot in our feet.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

TEE LAST ETToRrs OF THE REBELLION
The traitors Of the South acknowledge that
unless they can accomplish loan and q con-
scription by April, their cause is lost. The
loan must be for one thousand millions of
dollars, and the draft of all males between the
ages Of fifteen and forty five, and not less than
half million will meet the emergency
With currency worth only seven or eight
cents on the dollar, and an exhausted popula.
ton, how can the rebels hope to escape the
ruin impending over them! The handwrit-
ing is on the wall.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

H Robert Dale Owen has written q very
interesting letter in defence of the pardoning
power assumed BY the President in his recent
proclamation Of amnesty. Amongst numer-
Gus historical instances in support Of the
action of the President adduced by Mr.: Owen
is that Of Washington's proclamation to the
whisky insurrectionists of Western Pennsyl-
vAnia. .
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Iowa !

GhhCuTIFE OEFlCE, lOSA,f
DEs MONIES, Dec. 2lst, 1853.
I most heartily endorse the 70 egoing Ad-
dress of the Bosrd of Control of the Iowa
Sanitary Commission. This s very impos-
tant work. know that great good has been
done by it. know the supplies furnished
sre, in the main, faithfully applied. know
hundreds and thousands of precious lives
have thus been saved, and vast amount Of
suffering relieved. | ask the ladies of Iowa
to act in the spirit of this Address to bury
all past differences to dismiss all jealousies,
and unite in giving this, their Organization,
their full and cordial support.
.-....--- SAMUEL j. KIRKwoOD.
fully concur in this Address, and earnest
ly desire to see the object it is designed to
promote entirely accomplished.
- WIN. STONE.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-01

81 There is some slight hope that an
arrangement may be effected between our
Government and the rebels for an exchange
Of prisoners. Gen. Butler has taken the bu.
ainess in -hand-a man who has constitu-
tional aversion TO everything like failure in
anything be undertakes. aa a