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, 1864-05-23

Men who refuse to swear allegiance to
the Government cannot consistently or
rightlnlly claim the right to vote. If they
owe no allegiance, they certainly are enti-
tied to no privileges beyond those accorded
to aliens, and the elective franchise is not
among the number Of those privileges.
Native birth alone does not confer the right
to vote. Recent. events have shown that
a man may be born and raised in the United
States, and yet be an enemy Of the country,
even to the taking up Of arms for its de-
struetion. In times of peace, all citizens
are presumed to be friendly to the Govern
mcnt; but in times of civil war, when one
section isaulycdin hostility against another,
the one to preserve and the other to destroy
the Government, those inimiSal to it be-
come enemies, and forfeit all claims to the
rights conferred by citizenship.
One Of the results Of the existing rebel
lion has been the enactment Of laws by
Congress prescribing and DISTINGUISHING all
who refuse to confirm their allegiance by
oath. The safety Of the nation demanded
the enactment of such laws. An occasion
has not yet been presented here for their
application; but, as there is reason to be-
levc now that we have in our midst many
disloyal persons, We think the time has ar
rived for applying the test at the ballot-box.
Let alldoubtful persons be sworn before yot-
ing. If any refuse to take the oath of ale
glance, reject their ballots. We understand
that this course will be pursued in Thurs.
ton and other counties, at the election on
the 9th proXimo. and it should be adopted
here. No allegiance, no vote, should be
the rule in every precinct 10 the Territory.
, 1864-05-23

'ay and holts.'
The Scottish parson was betrayed into
more puns than he meant to make, when
he PRAYED for the Council and Parliament,
that they might hang together in those try
ing times. A countrymsn standing by,
cried out: I7Faf
"Yes, with all my heart, and the sooner
the better--it is the prayer of all good peo-
ple."
But, my friends" said the parscn, "l
don't mean as the fellow does but pray
that they may all hang together in accord
and concord" att'
NO matter what cord" the fellow sung
out again, 50 it's only strong one"
Boswell once asked johnson if there
were any possible circumstances under
which suicide would he justifable.
"No," was the reply.
"Wcll," says Boswell, suppose a man
was guilty Of some great crime that he wos
certain would be found outg"
"Why, then" says johnson, Gin that
case, let him go to some country where he
is not known. and not go to the devil, whele
he is known"
Erred" said | tie four year old boy,
the other day, give me slxpence TO buy
monkey" M
/" We've got monkey in the house now"
replied the elder brother.
"Who is it, Fred?" asked the little fell
low.
"You," was the reply.
"Then give me sixpence to buy the
monkey some nuts" His brother " shclled
out"
One very dark evening link-boy asked
Dr.. Burgess, the preacher, whether he
would have light. h6
"No," replied the doctor, I" l am one Of
the lights Of the world! !"
~ wish, then" rcjoined the boy, " that
you were hung up at the end of tho alley
| live in, for it is dark enough there" A
Two Irishmen were in prison, the one
for stealing cow, the other for stealing
watch.
"Halloo, Nike, what 'clock is it?" said
the COW stealer to the other.
And sure, Pat, haven't any timepiece
handy, but think it is most milking.
time"
+" Pat, you have dated your letter week
ahead. II is not SO late in the month by
ono week" Al 81 hs
"Troth, boy, indade an it's mcsclf th.t
is wantin' sweet Kathleen to get it in ad-
vance Of the mail. Shure, I'll not care il
she gets it three days afore it's written,
me darlint.p
An old widower says, when you pop the
question to lady, do it with lid Of o
laugh, as if you were joking. II she ac-
cepts you, very well il she does net, you
can say you were only in fun. Masculines
and fminincs who have Planted help
mats underground seem to know a thing
or two.
We Ike to hear people tell good stories
while they arc about it. Read the follow
ing from Western paper: "In the late
gale, birds were seen hopping about with
all their feathers blown off," We have
heard of gales at sea where it required four
men to hold the captains whiskers on!
A country girl, in speaking of the Polka,
says that I" the dancin' was nothiu' but the
huggin' was heavenly"
Why cannot two bishops row in the same
boatY Because they are in different seas.
, 1864-05-23

j kN EARLY STARr. The first Of the
smigrshn for idaho, from the Eastern
States, arrived at Deserst on the l4th d
April last. They left the Missouri River
e early as the first Of February, and
were well pleased to be thus far on theiI
way Y the Northern mines.
, 1864-05-23

The buxom, hrght-eyed, full breasted
bouncing lass--who can darn a stocking,
mend trousers, make her own frock, COM
mand regiment Of pots and kettles, feed
the pigs, milk the cows, and be lady withal
in company--is just the sort Of a girl for
a young man TO marry; but you. ye pining,
lolling, screwed up, wasp-waisied, doll
dressed, putty faced, consumption mort
gagged, noyel-devouring daughtersof fashion
and idleness--you are no more fit for matri-
mony than pullet is to look after family
Of fourteen chickens.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18
Sick OF COpperheAslisM.

The New York Journal Of Commerce
announces editorially that from this
time hence it withdraws from political
discussions, and will devote itself TO the
more legitimate pursuit of reporting
commercial transactions. Throughout
the canvass it has been an ardent sup
porter of Mcclellan. 1t now yields its
support to the CONSTITUTED authorities, y
and says:
"In withdrawing from political dis
cussion, We do not withdraw from sup
porting the Government of the United
States, the Constitution OF our fathers,
and the Union of the States. 1t is cur
Government, and we are now and for
ever hostile to every form of rebellion
against it. AS citizens we shall with
purse and person sustain the constituted
authorities. AS publishers of a daily
journal, we are Of opinion that we shall
best serve the cause OF the country, and
do it and our readers the greatest good.
by withdrawing from the political field
and devot ;pg ourselves with more car
nest labor than ever to the publication
Of a good commercial and family news
paper"
Copperhead papers everywhere would
do well in following the excellent and
sensible course of the Journal OF Lona-
,2eycG.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

The home of Mcclellan has given y
majority against him. The Democrats,
in their rage at their defeat, spiked The
old cannon (that had been used by both
parties on the green through the cam
vass) which was early discovered 10y the
Unionists, who sent some of their black
smiths to drill it open again. Pending
this, the Unionists at their meeting,
called for history of that canncn, "
when it was ascertained that it formerly
belonged to battery, and was in Use in
the war of 1872; and just then bang went
the old gun. electrifying the whole
neighborhood, between ii and Il
o'clock. Whereupon three cheers were
given with a will /" for the old cannon
and a resolution unanimously adopted
consecrating it to " Union and Liberty,
now and forever" AS the early train
of passengers crossed the river at the
Hoboken ferry, the people amused
themselves by cheering Justify for Lin
coin, and united in singing America
The Star-Spangled Banner" "Old
John Brown" which latter they kept
up all the way into the slip on the New
Work side
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18
The Davis County Murders.

From letter addressed to Adjutant
General Baker by Capt. d. n. Steele, of
the Troy Guards, we learn the following
additional particulars of the murdere,s
who killed William Wallace and severe
ly wounded John = alace ut the house
of Mr.. Gore. five miles from Troy, Davis
county. on the It'll inst, as already re-
lated in our columns. Capt. !. writes
that after their killing and shooting.
the bushwhackers escaped, one going
North and the other South, and adds
''They left two horses two saddles.
two brides. three blankets, one rubber
coat, one pairof saddle pockets, contain
ing two one pound cans of powder, two
pair of bullet moulds, dc. /; also pad.
in the lining of which we found a Cap
tain's commission for Francis VI. West,
Of General Shelby's command, instruct
ing him to regiment III North Missouri.
Owing to the darkness of the night pur-
suit was impossible until morning. "
The pursuit was undertaken at day
break, but up 70 the date Of Captain
;steele'a letter Nov. 81 nothing had been
seen OF the villains Davenport Ga
settf.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18
PROCLAMATION,

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to youcisaie unto us, Il nation and
people. manifold blessings throughout
another year, and day for
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING
has been designated by the President of
the United States, and
WHEREAS, The State of Iowa has
shared the full share of Divine favor in
this, that there is peace and plenty with
in her borders. her people healthiul and
prosperous, and their devotion to Liber-
ty and the Union unalterable-
Therefore, |, William NJ. Stone, Gov
error Of the State of iowa, in pursuance
OF a time-hOnored custom, do, by this,
my proclamation. make known that
THURSDAY. Nov. 24rH, 1864,
the day set apart by the President for
grateful acknowledgment OF Gods
favor, viii, be observed in this state,
ana the voice of Iowa viii unite with
the voice of her loyal sister States IN
giving thanks 10 the Lord for his me-
cjfuI Kindness And all her citizens who
recognize the favor of God in the bless
ings we enjoy, are requested TO Suspend
all secular enjoyment, and in family re-
unions, social gathering, and their ac-
custOmeh places Of public worship, give
thanks for His ouutifnl providence.
! Thanks 80. the preservation 81 our
! free institutions.
| Thanks that Our national peFi!s by
recent events are greatly lessencd. and
! that oar people, animated By the spirit
of their fathers, have resolved 10 maiu-
/ tain Liberty and Union unimpaire'I.
/ Thanks far Hie nlerciflli preservation
! Of the Ship OF State amid the storm at
! civil strife, and invocation for its guild
Aiice inio the calm waters Of universal
! Freedom and perpetual Union.
| Thanks for the numerous victories 50
enormously won on land and sea, i'll the
| ..aus,. of freedom and humanity.
! And let us devoutly pray that the GOD
| Of battles will guide the heroic defend
! ers3 of our flag, and in his holy keeping
+ shield them from all danger; nor forget
/ that their wives and little ones merit
j our gratitude and protection. Let rs
I pray that continued victories may crown
i the efforts Of our armies until treason
and rebellion be crushed, and IN His
! OWE good time He viii yOuch8afe an
! honorable aiis; permanent peace to 0ui
| Land. May orr patriot soldiers sleeping
! III heir hon,red graves be renein Dered
with The silent tear, and heartfelt PRAYER
ascend that Cur patriotism he puiiae'i
! hv their blood, and tina, their widows
/ and orphans may receiS. Divine c"nso-
| iation and protection.
| In testimony whereof | have
| } l.ereuNtO set nay hand, and
SEA l. caused TO be affixed the Great
| ---Seai Of the State OF Iowa.
Done at Des Moines, this llth day OF
November, A. d., 1864.
BY the Governor, w. NJ. STONE.
JAMES WEIGHT, Sec'y of State.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

rEE Crops OF ILLINOIS. The bi-
.nnual reporJof the Agricultural Bureau
rive, the amount of wheat raised in this
sstafe for the year 1854 t" bs 1851, l73
bushels, Of rye S5o,o7l. barley ,l4%'..o,
oats 4.273.75l, corn l;'s,s36; -. 11e K
wheat 2S,. $40. potatoes 4 "a 20. tobacco
1887, 122 ponn is, hay Z, l6o 20 So2s. =
"A general thing the crops are 81 D
better quality than last yer ilese
Nv OF the state to produce grains.-
Peoria Tftxrscrip.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18
THANKSGIVING.

In another column we publish Gov.
Stones Proclamation, designating
Thursday, the oath inst, (the National
Thanksgiving day as the day On which
the people of Iowa are invited to observe
their annual Thanksgiving. All should
prepare for an appropriate observance Of
the day thus designated.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18
a Substitute Swallows Four ssandyesi
Ssssaf:sTs.

From the Baltimore Gazette, oct. 81.
Some Of the most artful and desperate
men known in the list OF criminals of
this and other countries are now en-
gagged in the dangerous but lucrative
operation of " bounty junping" in tiiis
country, and some OF the worst of these
characters have, iii the course OF their
eventtui career, come under the juris-
tiictiOn of Provost Marshal BlumenberT.
One OF these cases was before him, u few
days ago, i'll the person of one Charles
Wright, who represents himseifa Cana
dian, and who became Il substitute for d
drafted man of this city. In order to
insure the safe delivery of substitutes at
the general rendezvous, without the ne
cessity OF furnishing strong escort, the
plan has been adopted OF taking from
them the principal portion OF the mon
ey found upon THEM, and sending it to
the rendezvous to be returned TO them
upon tlieir arrival at that point I he
mau in question, after eating his dinner
at the Office Of Capt. Dlumenburg, was
requested TO hand over his money for
the purpose above mentioned He re-
piled that he had but about fifty dollars
with him, which statement, however,
Capt. Lee, deputy Provost Marshal, was
unwilling to accept. in consequence of
information in his possession to the con
trary. After a thorough search OF the
person Of Wright. it was decided that he
must have swallowed some money, and
m emetic was produced and administers
Ell to him, but without effect. A second
was then given, and in short time
Wright was seized with voiilitiu4. and
threw up hundred dollar note on the
Chesapeake bank of this city. In o
brief space he threw up second, a
third and fourth. He then confessed
that he had swallowed each note sepa-
rately. while eating his dinner, by plac-
ing them in pieces of tomato. The
money is now in the custody of the Pro-
vost Marshal. as well as Wright, and,
unless it should be positively ascertain
ed, "a it is believed, that he is ''bnsnfv.j
Jumper" it will be returned to him Oh
his arrival ut the general rendezvous for
dated D,cn and Substitutes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

BULLY FOR THE CAPITAL.ioya' 3
Capital (Des Moinesl is the s@issiest little
town in the West. At the Late election
abe cast / 30 votes, whereat the ftc9ia-
Ter rightly concludes she can hereafter
he classed among Iowa's cities. So she
nav. She's little, but mighty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18
ssa- Augustus Belmont, Chairman

na- Augustus Belmont, Chairman
Of the Democratic National Committee,
had his vote challenged in the 18th
ward, New York, on Tuesday last. He
had waited an hour and half in his
carriage to vote, and finally when his
turn came poor Dutchman challenged
him, on the ground that he had bets
out, contrary to the statute. The charge
was proved, and his vote was thrown
out. He exhausted the resources of
craftsmanship" in vain in order 10 Sc
cure his vote.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

'oIai Union t!aiorlty.2i.

Total Union Nag rlty.2!.
Liberty il reported small Union is,.-
tority. Lafayette is YET to heaf rom,
,yhici! will increase our majority 10
about 237, q gain Of i2o over Stones ma
jority on the home vote.
P. S.--Laf:ayette township gives Is
Union majority.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

sA- The Unionists Of the oth New
York Congressional District have been
appraised of wholesale frauds and gross
irregularities, by which the vote OF Mr..
James Brooks was swelied into q plural
iry of eight votes, and are now collect
ing testimony with view to contesting
thp election,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

ml- Friends Of Mcclellan declare that
the New Jersey Legislature will now
elect him TO the Senate. We hope ne
objection will be made. He has "a led
AZ soldier and as Presidential caildi'
date. Let him try Senatorship. He
may be fit for something yet. Don't
give him up.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

The recent elections have placed a
three-fourths Union majority in the
next Congress, beyond question. The
delegations will stand about as follows:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18
MILITARY OPERATIONS In THE
SHENANDOAH VALLEY.
Particulars Of a Late Defeat of
Early's Forces.
McC!ellan's Resignation accepted,
Gen. Sheridan Promoted.
o..
The Trial of the St. Adams Raid
ers Postponed 10 Dec. 18Th.
Escape Of 40 Rebe: Prisoners nj
indianapolis.
Kansas gives lo,0oo iIajorily fer
I.incoln.
NEW ToRk. Nnyemher IG.

NEW YORK, November lG.
CoTroN-Q Quiet, at >l,il@1,l2.
FLoUH-Dun 10 lower at g9o@Sl0,oo for extra
State, and Sl0,90@u,09 for Il Ii ..
WHEAT-Dull 8@ic lower at 1926 for choice
Amier Milwaukee.
Countless active, 81, 79@l,SO15 in store.
OATS-Scarccly so firm ut 9S@9gc.
WESTERN foRK-Dul at SIS 100000 .ol mess
slO.25@1O,37}5 for new, and s37, 5O@3S,25 iol
prime.
LARD-Dull at 2l1!c@2i.
WHIsKy-E Easier al $l,7@}58I, 5rl FOR Western
PErRoLEUM-Quiet at iac Tor crude; lie fol
refined bond; Csc for free.
SUGAR-Firm at 2l@23c for MuscayaGo
SToCKs-Lower. Y C 1929; Erie G3c: Oh
coupons registered Sl,03; 1910 coupons 96l<c
I. 30's $l,4; year certificates 9675.
GoLD-Closed 81 33.A.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

a1- The folioWin e election returns Tor
Keokuk county, as far as hear: nom,
we clip from the Sigourney .Nc'rs Of the
ilth instant:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

CHICAGO, y O|. 10.
Hogs firm and steady at $4,000 II 0a. Pro-
visions dull and easier. Mess pork $500. ,5jG
bbls. prime mess pork at 3tc0. Lard quiet ii
&c. Flour 20c lower, White Winter $'2GJ4 H. 90;
Spring extras SS,75@ $1,000. Wheat 9@l0c lower,
Red 81 ,sGa$ 81 for No. and 81 ,7g@ 81 50 tor No.
Spring, closing ct the inside Old Corn 293c
higher at $l,35@&l,38 new Corn firm At i, l39
$l,l5. Oats lc lower 6iI@G5c for Nc. /. Rye Ic
lower. No. at 81, l2M9$l,ll14 BARLEY steady al
81 ,4e@$l,i5 for Mo-, Whisky dull at Sl,G2I2.--
Flax Seed 32G0@S2,G5. Hay S24o0. Money scarce
Exchange lower, q discount buy ing and = prem.
selling Gold S247.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

CREDULITX ABHOAD.-The Daven-
port Boys, whose charlatanry and impo-
sition were so completely exposed in
this country, are tying themselves for
the amusement of English audiences
The most amusing part of the matter is
the solemn statements put forth, with
the baronet's names at the end of them,
testifying to the impossibility of there
being any deception in the matter The
British press are rather denuncia;ory o:
the exhibition, and say it is astonishing
that the United States, the most practical
oi nations, should be most prolific in
humbugs Of protested supernatural
character. Nothing very astonishing
aboutit. Here these things are known
to be humbugs, and arc treated accord
ingly. It is only when the performers
Of them go abroad that they find favor
and encouragement in circles claiming
to he Intelligent
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

There are six Jews in tha English
Parliament.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

Business men inISyracuse and many
other New York cities closed their stnres
on Tnesday and worked for the country
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

saSs~ BY an act Of the rebel Congress il
seems Davis Secretary of War is allow
ed to purchase United States currency.
/ is a penal offanse. at the same time,
however. to be found selling greenbacks
within the Eonfederacy. The question
then naturally arises-where does the
rebel Secretary OF War so to market
when he makes his little investments =?
Does he draw on Chicago or Canada?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

WARS DECEpTIoNS.--"La me-, said
Mrs. Smith, throwing the Alta across
her knees, after reading the Geographic
news at her matutinal meal, 'swilat a
gigantic war this rebellion is, and what
terrific men the Generals must be: reg
ular Anaks. Why it was but a short
time ago, Grant threw his right across
the James river. now R1sseau falls back
two mies---that beats all the circus men
T ever heard OF. Then Lees right arm
is broken, when only short time ago
Grant cut off his rear, poor man, and he
still lives. Sherman bags Atlanta-sup-
pose she is some good looking gal. And
then the mightiest Of all is Joe Hooker,
for he carried Lockout Mountain. Pm
fairly bewildered." The good dame
took a pinch of snuff and cleared OFF the
breil; fast things.-Atu Culito,nj1sa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-18

| Headquarters AR3lY or POTOMAC,
! Nov. ID ne rebels have lately been
/ playing 4 sharp game III flCnt OF our
lines near the App0nato%. At this point
there is u small creek IN front OF our
works across which they have built Il
uaIn which has Threatened 20 cree back
our picket line to a dangerous extent
70 cnuntegact this PROJECT Gen. Enjeu
had devised works which he superin-
tended personally. On visiting a lart
OF the line ON Sunday night Il rel Ell
silarps!ooier succeeded, after several at
tempts, in Wounding him. The bali en-
tered the right fore arm, passing diago-
nally down several inches and out at
the wrist. The wound is a very painful
one, but not dangerous. lie goes home
GA q leave Of twenty days, and it is
hoped he Will be able to return to his
COMMAND by the time his Through eX-
pires.
Boston, Nov. 16.--TTe banquet aiyen
by the merchants and ship owners OF
Boston to Captain Winsiow, OF the
hearsage, and his officers, mt the Revere
House last evening, drew together the
principal merchants and many distin-
gu!sii@d mcn. 800 persons sat down to
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-10-18

We have NJ space 'or the details Of the recent
elections in Pcnn'y lyaqin Ohio and Indiana.
They have gone for the Union, however, with a
ru'h. In Pennsylvania, on the home vote, there
is smsli majority ou, hut the soldiers vote will
increase it to 10000 or 10000 ONO ha, given
$4,000 majority for the vigorous prosecution OF
the war, and Indiana has surprised everybody by
majority Of 10000 for Gov Norton. We have
gained six members Of Congress in Pennsylvania
twelve in Ohio, and five in Indiana. Republicans
are elected in Ohio, in Cox'., Psndleton's an
Long dslrcls These elections settle the cbance'
for Mcclellan IN November, and leave him decd
edly +" out in the coId.'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-10-18
Wanted.
Wanted.

DRAW 1osSY, - s,o.oa
N,ntnat'sr y, Mt a.