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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

naA- Andrew Johnson has the genius
of patriot and orator, or he would new
er have uttered to the brave East Ten
nesseeans these words whichwe now re-
call to show the spirit of the man:
My countrymen |! my heart yearns to-
ward you; 1 love you; l am one of you.
Iahave climbed yonder mountains that
you have climbed; yonder mountains,
rock-ribbed and glowingin the sunshine,
in whose gorges, in whose caverns, your
sons, hunted like wild beasts, have fall
len to rise no more. / do not speak of
these things to draw your tears. 1t is
not time for tears, but for blows.
speak of them that I may fire your
hearts with holy indignation, and nerve
your arms for uncomfortable fight
And I speak of them because these
mountains seem to talk to me. My
home is among the mountains, and
though it is not far away cannot go to
it. It is the place where met her, and
loved her, and married her who is the
mother of my children. Do | not love
the mountains, then? And if liberty is
to expire, if freedom is to be destroyed,
if my country, in all its length and
breadth, is to tremble beneath the OPP
pressor's tread, let the flag, the dear old
flag, the last flag, be planted on yon
rocky heights; and upon it let..there be
this inscription Here is the end of
all that is dear to the heart and sacred to
the memory Of man."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

ME Gen. Hooker captured in his
charge upon the rebel position at Lost
Mountain on the 10Th, and from which
he drove the enemy, 1000 prisoners,
mostly Alabamians; II cannon, and
about 5000 small arms. The prisoners
are unanimous in the opinion that john
son lost the campaign when he abandon-
ed Resaca, and if he could not MAINTAIN
himself there he cannot successfully re-
sist Sherman at any point. So skillfully
was Hooker's movement planned and
daringlv executed that the rebels were
surprised and the stronghold wrested
from them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

ASS- At serenade given to Col. VIM.
S. Hillyer, of Grants staff, in New Y DIRK
recently, the Col. gave the following
interesting Renaissance of the great
American commander:
"What has made Gen. Grant the man
which history will hand down as the
hero of this war? First and foremost,
it is on account of that high and holy
sense of duty which induces him to do
the right ut all times and under all cir
cumstances. | remember well, three
years ago in August, when Gen. Grant
was in command of the district of Cairo
ILL.,, news was brought to him that the
rebels had seized Paducah, KY, and
were moving on Columbus. He tele-
graphed to Gen. Fremont, who was then
in command in Missouri, asking permits
sion to go and take Paducah. 1t was
then O'clock in the afternoon. Hour
after hour passed by, and no reply came
from st. Louis. Seven o'clock came,
and the officer announced the troops
had embarked and the caissons were
ready; still no answer. The operator at
st. Louis was questioned about the tele-
gram, and replied that the dispatch had
been placed in Gen. FremOnt's hands;
and, gentlemen, he had telegraphed on
to Washington to know whether or not
it would be policy to invade the sacred
soil of Kentucky, and gentlemen who
should have been the, heroes of this war
were playing the pafc'':sf walking gen
tlemen. Midnight carce, and still no
answer, when Gen. Grant, turning to
me, said: "Come on; l will take Padu-
cab if it costs me my commission."-
[Cheers.] And the morning sun shone
on Federal bayonets marching through
the streets of Paducah. That act not
only saved the Tennessee and Cumber-
land rivers, but paved the way for those
expeditions which ended in the capture
started back to Cairo, and there we re-
ceived instructions to "take Paducah, it
you are strong enough" This is mat
ter of the military history of this war,
and it shows you the great characteristic
of Gen. Grant, and shows he is ready to
accept any position the country and the
exigencies Of the hour demand of him"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

ia The Louis Democrat says Gen.
Ed. Hatch, now in command of the
Cavalry Bureau of the Western Division,
has been appointed to take charge of the
troops lately under General Sturgis.
If this had been done before Sturgis'
laundering expedition, that disaster
might have been avoided.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

DB- The Government is earnestly en-
deavoring to secure the passage by the
House of the repeal of the $500 commu-
tation clause, which it considers to be q
fatal obstacle to the raising of troops
A large majority of the House are, how
ever, opposed to the step, and repeated
caucuses of the Union members do not
seem to have brought about the desired
change of sentiment.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

n@- Hon. Hiram Price, the worthy
member of Congress from this Congress
sional District, arrived at his home in
Davenport last Tuesday evening from
Washington.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

GRANTS LOsSES.-The n. Y. Euenina
Post says, on information derived from
official sources, that Grants total per
manent lOsses-that is in killed and seri-
ously wounded-between the Rapidan
and James rivers, will not exceed &c, 900.
The larger statements of casualties
which have appeared include the slight
ly wounded, many of whom are again
fit for duty,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

Fey Gen. A. J. Smith has left Mem
phis with large force. His destination
is not permitted to be made public.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

"A man named Baker was arrested
Ut Burlington on Saturday for passing
two 800 counterfeit Treasury notes,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01
And so on through q column, which it
concludes with this brief but expressive

pUIVIUI
In a word this Peace party, OF which so much
has been said North and South, consists simply
erS OF whom Fernando Wood is the captain and
the Duav Neics the trumpeter, and the sooner
they meet the fate of bushwhackers the better.
Won't Mr.. Thayer make a grand as
sault on the Herald? No doubt he
could suppress it, if he would.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01
Question wen Pint.

Our army correspondent, whose letter
appears in another place, puts plain,
common sense interrogatory, when he
asks, "What hopes can we entertain of
our accomplishing our blessed object,
while friends are undoing what we
have done%' What cheer, what encour-
agement it must be to our brave boys
now battling under Sherman, as they
rise from their. soldiers bed at drum
beat, and, as they buckle on their armor,
to reflect that while they are thus pre-
pairing to meet their country's enemies,
their friends and neighbors are begging
for "peace on any terms!" How the
arms of our Muscatine boys must be
nerved to deeds of daring as they hear
the echoes of voice from the North,
sounding above the din of battle, ''pcoce
on any terms ~ Is this the way we
shall encourage them?
Reader, a plain and unmistakable is
sue is presented you. Will you contin-
ue to encourage and strengthen the
hearts of your brave friends who have
become our wall of defense, or will you
encourage the cowardly sneaks in our
midst who honor the flag of submission
more than the stars and stripes?
Our correspondent represents the feel
ings of the soldiers towards the Peace
sneaks. We are glad to hear from him,
and hope that such letters may attract
the attention of those among us who,
though protesting the name of Democ-
racy, are not yet prepared to surrender
Internationally to those who waged
war against the cherished institutions
of our country.
Stand by our army-it is our only
hope. Do no act, utter no word, that
will weaken their efforts.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

The n. Y. Herald, whose head is
sometimes level, on the 23d inst. gave
the Peace party the following flattering
notice:
Having succeeded i'll their efforts to postpone
the Chicago Convention, to break up the
Democratic party, and throw the coming cleo
ton into the hands of the Republicans, the
peace patriots are now trying to make a show
OF strength, in order to drive as good a bargain
rs possible with the managers OF the Convention.
The articles of the Daily Ne,os, the meeting OF
House, on Tuesday the call for a peace mass
meeting, the appointment of Committee to
lobby the Chicago Convention, and Fernandos
peace speech at Mozart Hail. mean simply thai
the peace faction is in the market for the high
est bidder. Doubtless they have already effect
ed secret sale of themselves to the shoddy Re-
publicans; but IL they can get anything out OF
the Democrats besides, why so much the better
for the Wood Brothers and their understrappers.
All the small, insignificant, contemplate
cliques that have ever disgraced the politics OF
this country, the peace clique is the worst. 1t is
equally despised by honest Union men and hon
est rebels. Some Northern politicians make use
OF it, they do of other dirty TOOLS to aid their
schemes: but jeff. Davis makes use of it for the
same purpose. 1t has no popularity, no force,
no power. The noise raised about it in the
Neats and by the peace orators is all humbug. Ii
has no effect, except upon those silly persons
who mistake the sound of a tin-kettle alta dog 5
tail for the thunder of an approaching army.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

Curran was once asked Dy one OF ms
brother Judges, "Do you see anything
ridiculous in this wig" Nothing but
the head,n was the reply.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01
Battle Of Black Jack Hills.

The battle of Black Jack Hills, fought
between Sherman's and Johnston's ar
mics on the 10Th and 18th insts., was a
severe engagement, and accompanied by
heavy losses on both sides, but the vic
tory on our side was complete. Our loss
was about as follows:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01
TELEGRAPHIC,
lREPoRTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE JOURNAL.1
IMPORTANT FROM GRANTS AR.
The Left Wing has Possession Of
the Weldon Railroad.
Decentralization Of Lees Army.
Our Losses in the Late Engage
ments Comparatively Light.

... CHICAGO, June %.
Markets still tending upwards, but scarcity
OF money restricts speculation. Flour Doc
higher. Wheat 3@5c higher at *2,O01a2,05 for
No. l. and 81 ,92@s20O for No. 2, closing at medi-
um rates. Corn steady at IL ,2ol20l&1 q for No 2
and 81 30 for No. l, closing very firm with strong
upward tendency. Oats lc higher at S21.@IS3c
for No. l. Rye firm at 81, 40. Whisky 2G3c high
er at 81, 73Sl,75, closing at outside prices. Mess
Pork firm; prime mess firm at $500. Bacon
hams firm. Lard firm at lie Salt very firm
money close. Gold 81, 40.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

The rebel losses were heavy. Their
killed and wounded will reach 4 500, and
the wounded prisoners captured will
number at least 1000. We likewise took
in all sixteen cannon. About $50 rebel
wounded are in our hands.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-01

EeA- The number of deaths among the
prisoners of war at Rock Island Bar
racks, during the week ending June Is,
1864, was as follows:
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05
BURLINGTON WEEKLY HAWK-EYE

fraudsd, aud by parties also u the field,
thew were anenable to military court, rs
theonly one having any proper lufisdic-
At IT, conclusion of Col. Fosters re-
max. 0he court adjourned, 1t Mr.. Gtllett's
reuuest&t till 10 O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing.
Washington dispatch says: The informa-
ton of the plots to destroy Northern cities
comes to the state Department from OH
cial sources in the Provinces. The author
tiles Of the various cities have made ample
preparations against the raid. Command
ers of Federal troops. it is reported, have
instructions to inflict summary punish
ment.
some say that If pursuit is made into
Canada i. viii be overhauled by tho Cana
dian tieet.
Capt. Pennick, commanding the Missls-
sippi squadron, reports that base frauds
have been perpetrated in the ballots on the
soldiers by election agents.
Mai. Gen. Butler arrived here this morn
ing, accompanied by the members Of his
stat.
New YORK. Nov. 3.-The C0mmerctdTS )
dispatch from Washington says that Col.
Murphy of the eth New York artillery was
arrested aud committed to the Old Capt..
toll to-day.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05

.wAsH1NaroN, Nov Am official record
Of the court martial cases has been pup
iished. Tho list includes Colonel, Ma.
ior. . Captains, Is LIST Lieu1enants 70 "a
Lieutenaits, Is Surgeons. and Chaplain.
They were convicted of various ohsnceA
including neglect of duty, embezzlement,
&C.. and Is for drunkenness while on duty.
The larger number of these officers were
dismissed the service.
! Lieut.. Cushing has arrived here, BRING
ing with him the official report OF the par
ticulars attending his destruction OF the
rebel ram Albemarle. This relieves all the
sounds Of North Carolina from floating
enemy. and leaves them free to the opera.
tons OF our heet.
Lieut.. Cushing is citizen OF and ap.
pointed from New York, who il sAtified
that large number of lives must have
been lost by blowing up as the Albermarie's
Guns we're all manned. The Secretary OF
the Navy will recommend Congress to
rive vote OF thanks, and will he promoted
Lieut.. commander.
Contracts for 5000 bbls OF flour were
awarded to day by the commissary depart
ment. at from BIZ 50 to $l2 IS.
The New York commission has not ye'
accomplished the main object OF their
mission. 4.
Gold, q 294.
WAsHINaroN, Nov. IA party Of guer-
rillas made an attack on Monday night on
. colored company recently raised oy
Judge Underwood of Alexandria, Va, q
their station near Acolink. Quite spirit
ed dght occurred which resulted In the
route Of the guerrillas.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE
PoroMAc. Nov. 1.-THE surprise and cap
ture Of part of our picket line on Tues
day night occurred In front OF Fort Davis,
and the men taken belonged to the 69th
and lllth New York regiments. They
were for the most part new men and some
what ignorant Of their duties, and hence
were not 80 watchful as the older troops,
who have been on duty, where our men
some time ago played the rebels = similar
trick, and the utmost vigilance has ever
since been exercised on both sides. but
when the late movement commenced every
man in the ranks left behind had to take
his turn on picket, and some Of these men
i is said had never even loaded gun.
It seems the rebels did not carry Ell = sim
gle musket belonging to our soldiers, rs
they were all found and brought in by Gen.
Bierce's brigade, which went out to re-es-
tablish the line. The only way to account
for this is that their force was too small to
carry % many extra arms, and that they
did not have time to return for them
Although the firing was kept up by both
sides, no Casualties are reported.
Last night the firing was kept up most q
the time.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05
From New orleans.

New YORK, Nov. 3.-The steamer Mon.
terey from New Orleans 18th, has arrived.
A letter from Gen. Clman's department
at Morganza Of the 21st, states that the reb-
ell agent OF exchange had communicated
with General LAWYER, stating that a large
number Of prisoners intended for exchange
were on board the steamers, which on ac-
count OF low water are ashore, he proposed
landing and marching them down to be
exchanged for the same number OF rebels
to he sent up from New Orleans. The ex-
change will be effected at the mouth Of
Ped river.
The rebel officer also informed Gen. Law
Ter that Capt. Lee Of Quantrell' 3 guerrillas,
with 700 desperadoes dressed in Union uni
forms were just beyond the Atchafalaya
river, and the rebel Gen. Smith has sent
word to his Col. commanding Of that Dis
trict not to recognize them, nor permit them
to cross, /: they succeeded in finally cross
ing the Union forces were not to consider
them as confederate soldiers.
Gen. Clman and L,awler will probably
finish them the FIRST opportunity. All was
quiet at Fort Jones and Morgan.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05

BELFAST, ME-, Nov. IA despatch to
the Mayor OF this city from Castine, gives
the particulars of the attack upon the bat
terry ut that town on Monday at midnight.
A small party of men approached from the
dred upon the sentinel iWho returned the
DIRE. Sergent Ramsdell was fired upon as
he came out OF his quarters, four balls
lodged within two feet Of him.
The garrison mustered promptly and
pursued the raiders for about half mile,
firiDg on them and they replying. when
they took TO boat and escaped. The OBJ
ject Of the raiders IL supposed to be the
In the harbOr.
This city has been put into state of de-
tense by order Of Gov. Coney. The Home
Guard ID in readiness for duty, and the
City Government has increased and armed
the police.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05
Rebel News.

NEW YoRx, Nov.2.-The steamer Persia,
from Liverpool, is coming up the bay.
The Wilmington journal Ofthe I'D says:
Great preparations are making there for
the defense Of the place. All non-c0mbat-
ants are required to leave.
The Charleston Mercury says . move
ment 10 on foot in that vicinity to wrench
Atlanta from Sherman, and intimates that
It will BE- done by . column of from 8 to
10000 men.
General Joe Johnston is living in retire
ment st Macon, Ga.
The Raleigh standard denounces the ul-
ira position assumed 1t the Convention Of
rebel Governors.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05
The pirate Tallahassee.

PRoyrDHNcE, r. l., Nov. The schoon-
err Goodsneed from boston via Newport for
Philadelphin. was boarded by the ITALIA
hassee, seven miles south of Black Island
and scuttled. The Captain and crew es-
capped to Black Island IN q boat, and have
reached Newport. The Captain reports
that the Tallahassee scuttled another YES
sel within short distance. The crew Of
the Privateer said they had the crews OF
four other vessels which they had destroy
ed within few days.
The gunboat Aarbehead len in pursuit
Of the pirate this evening.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05
Anticipated Rebel Raid.

OaDENsBURa. Nov. 8. 8 F.. M.-The pro-
peller arrived to-day and reported an or.
ganized rebel force occupying Wells and
Maple Leaf Islands, Is miles above. She
also reported armed men on theislands be-
low.
A number Of stragglers were il town du-
ring the day, the majority Of whom disap-
peered at dusk in the direction OF the is-
lands.
Five men were arrested, who refused to
give an account OF themselves. They were
armed with revolvers.
The tug boat passed down this r. n. hug
1ing the American shore with about forty
men aboard, sent on . reconnaissance in
the direction of the Islands.
The citizens are forming into companies,
and being stationed at the railroad depOts,
&c. Flour, grain, &C., il being sent away.
Extensive preparations for defence are be-
ing made.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05
GoveRnor Seynou4's Pfoela0a-
otOO.

ALBANY, Nov. Gov. Seymour has is
sued the following proclamation:
In few days the citizens Of this country
are to exercise their constitutional duty of
electinx President and Vice President Of
the United States, at q time when the con-
dition Of our country excltes the deepest
interest. The questions of the day not on.
~ effect the personal welfare Of all. aud
the happiness OF their homes, but are also
of a character to arouse the passions and
lead to angry controversy between parties:
The existence of . terrible civil war, and
the assertion OF the right Of military COM
mandeTs in sOme sections OF our country
to interfere with elections Law, caused pain
ful and exciting doubts in the minds Of
many with regard to the free and untram.
me!ed exercise of the elective franchise.
therefore appeal to men Of al political
parties. to unite with those holding of6cial
positions in their efforts to allay undue ex.
element, to soften the harshness Of party
prejudices and Passions. and avoid all
strife or disorder. However. we may
differ ia our views Of public policy
we are alike interested in maintainAnce
OF order, in the preservation of the rights
aud the promotion Of the prosperity OF our
state. While We do not agree NJ to the
methods by which these ends are to be
gained. they are earnestly sought BY n. -
|
cry controversies and unreasonable suspi.
uions or disorderly actions. There are nc
well grounded fears that the rights Of the
citizens Of New York viii be trampled up
on ut the polls. The power Of this State il
ample TO project all classes in the tree ex
ercise Of their political duties. In doing
this the public authorities viii be upheld
by good citizens Of all parties.
| There is no reason TO doub that the com
| ing election will be conducted with III,
| usual quiet and order. Sher1fYs Of counties
and all other officers whose duty IL il K
keen the peace and protect our citizens
viii take care that every voter shall have
| free ballot in the manner secured to hin
by the constitution and laws. II will b
their duty to sec that no military or othe
organized force shall be allowed to shoy
themselves in the vicinity Of the place
where elections are held, with any view q
menacing or intimidating citizens in at
tendance thereon, against any such inter
ference, as they must exercise the full tore
of tho law. and Gull forth, II need be, tn
power of their districts.
J In witness whereof, I have hereunt
sigpeu my name and affixed the privy ses
Iof this State at the city Of Albany, this III
> I'd day Of November, in the year OF GU
Lord, one thousand eight hundred an
: sixty four. lSigned)
| BY the Governor: III. SEYnouR
: ID. W. WILLIAMS,
Cows Private Sec v
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05
r0reieu News.

New YORK, Nov. 2-The steamer Persia
hes arrived.
LIvERPooL. Oct. 2-p. m.-Cotton. quiet
and unchanged.
Breadstuffs, inactive. Provisions, quiet
and steady. Lard, drm.
LoNDON, Oct. 22-Commercial depres-
sion here and ut Liverpool! is unabated, but
funds are firmer. Consols, SSi@S9. Ill. C..
5O@5l.
The British government lately refused to
let the steamer Sacramento coal. owing to
the sact that it was not three months since
abe was lAat su nOliod.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2-T0 the Mdyor Of
Bx6alo This Department has received
information from the British Provinces to
the effect that there is conspiracy on foot
to set fire to the principal cities in the
Northern States on the day Of the Preei-
dental election. 1t is my duty to coInmu-
nicate this information to you.
jSi0neC1l W. H. SEWARD.
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-Mr. Chas. windsor
for the last IA years paying Teller OF the
Mercantile Bank Of this place disappeared
last Saturday. On examining his cash ac-
count he was found to be desaulter TO the
amount of e2O7 900 in currency and tH,VO
in gold. A reward Of s., 600 Ior his arrest
and 3l5, 900 for the recovery OF the money
ia OfForpi
The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-11-05
The ss. Albsns Raiders.

MONTREAL, Nov. 3.-An application was
made before the Judges YESTERDAY ior 2
writ ~ habeas corpus for ~ o. the y.
Albans raiders. The applications vas de-
cide1as illegal "a the Go was nos on. o.
the hands OF the magistrates aud no final
commitment had yet been made! Public
examination of the witnesses begins to-
dav