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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-08
PHILAnRLppIA. NAV IL lS55.

PHILADsLPRIA, May Is, 1855.
WV. RALsroN. EsQ.-Dssr sir: II is with pless>
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Fever and ssue,

it has been found infalible prev entaive and IRE
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-08
INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION

Many are aware of the cause Of their suffering,
but none will confess. The records of the insane
aSylums, and the melancholy deaths by con-
sertion. y
The constitution once affected with organic
weakness requires the aid of medicine to
strengthen and inVigorate the system, which
HELMBOLDS EXTRACT BUCHU Invariably
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rs Cut out the advertisement and send for 1t,
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-08

washington, q. c stIl Feb, 1866.
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Indeed, Lave seldom found u of bilious dis.
obstinate that it did not readily Weld to
ihsm. fra,ernay yours ALONZO BALL, NJ D.,
Physician OF he Marine Hospital.
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We. the undersigned, have used your Powder,
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it very useful among our cattle. PaTEa Orr,
JACOB Orr.
JIG kEIss.
Lower Merton, Montgomery county, Pa.
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from Dr.. ;, G. Green, Of Chicago.
our iils have had long trial in my practice,
s.d hold item in esteem of the best aperi-
ens have ever found. Their Alternative effect upOl
TIE liver mskes them an excellent remedy, when
given i'll small doses for bilious dysentery and di0r-
t]l,rI Tier sugar-coating makes them very as-
sep:Ibs and convenient for the use of women and
es.iGieu.
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DEAR BRO. AvhR:. cannot answer YOU sckok
complaints have cursd with your Pills better than
~ say ali thtf treat rih purQat;ve usedj.
ci"s. place great dependence on that effactuL
ahartic in my dali, contest with disease, and b.
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ia,e, % eoHrso vp;uc tem highly
TITTsBCHa, Pa. May l. 1855
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Yours With great respect. ED. PREBLE.
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lDy.E,ep.in, r.puri.y of One Blood.

rom d. ! P. FduChH. HOflfre0l (dn0dG.
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liver, iit you, iis atisct that organ and cure the
disex
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From DR.. Theodore Bell, Of -NeU Fork City.
Not only are your Pills admirably adapted to their
purpose as all aperisnt, but l find their beneficial
effects upon the Liver very marked indeed. They
have in NV practice proved more ehectual for the
cure Of i:tous complaints than any one remedy
ean Henion sincerely rejoice that we have At
leuEth purgative which is worthy the confidence
the II, ofe.siun and the pvopis
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-07-08

FROM Or. + (NrtWriQM Net0 Orleans.
Your Fills are the prince Of purges Their ex-
src':t qualities surla.s cathartic we possess.
They miii. but crtain and ehectual in their
action on the bowels winch makes them inv aluabe
,:s in the dai!. ,scatIuent of disease.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05

we're received yesterday, but does not
mention said whereabouts II says only
IA gunboats aud transports are near
Port Royal
The Charleston Mercury Of the 9th
says: The enemy has q pieces of heavy
ordinances on Morris Island. bearing oa
Sumter and S1lliTaR's Island They are
busy mounting mortars, and have bGoysd
cot Bulls Bay. They have 9 feet of
some dozen monitors at -, and 3
dozen and half more elsewhere on the
shore.
These preparations indicate - attack
On Charleston, and sn advance by Sher-
man towards Augusta
Il says no time is to b., lost il prspar-
ing to meet the issue
The Savannah Republican, of the
18th, says large feet is now assembled
at Port Royal, Tybee aud Dovase, in
preparation for Sherman's arrival
Tue Savannah Neses thinks Shermanis
destination Is that city, aad unless his
army is either whipped, routed or cap
tured, be will reach that place
The Hilton Head correspondent Of the
Herald says Gen. Foster proceeded up
Broad river with Al expedition, and
landed ) miles below Pocataliga bridge,
marched on and captured the bridge
after sharp hghting-the rebels evacua-
ting, and leaving a large quantity Of
cotton, which was destroyed
It is supposed that the rebel force
along the coast has been materially les
ssned to concentrate against Sherman.
The naval correspondent: Of the Her
AID, Of Charleston. reports the blockade
runner Beatrice run ashore and de
ssroyed en- the night Of the 9th.
Thirty Of the crew we're captured.
Admiral Dahlgren and Gen. Foster
are in communication with Sherman,
Sho is supposed TO be marching on Sa-
Vannah A Joint force has been organ
zed to cooperate with him while other
expeditions are moving on other inn or-
tant strategic points.
1t is reported that Lee is marching
against Sherman.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05
Saturday
NIGHTS REPORT.

Sherman maTchanK on Savannah.
NEw YoRx, Dec. 3-Ths following ia
an extract from letter Just received 10
this city BY the own.rs Of the steamer
Gen, Lyon, dated six miles hsIow Sa-
vannsh, Nov 9Th:
Sherman i supposed 10 be near SA-
vannah, and the rebels are trembling In
tbeir shoes"
Gold Is extremely dali The price
opened at 2 81, and, at hslEpast eleven,
declined 70 30s
The Commercials Washington speeisl
says: Richmond papers, received to day,
admit that sherman is making rapid
progress toward the seacoast. nov that
he bad crossed the only barrier to bis
advanee--the Oconee river. They ex-
press the most infense alarm for the
safety Of Savannah, believing that Sher-
mau 10 aiming 70 capture or destroy tha,
city on bis way TO the coast
Il is believed the Secretary Of the
Treasury will not recommend any adj.
,ionaI .ax on liquors, but will advise q
tar on sales OF 8 half Of one per cent
The Presidents Message will be KEEP
open till the latest moment. in order q
give the latest facts ia relation to Ii,
progress Of the war.
The Posfs Washington special says
Secretary Stanton, it is reported, vii
recommend to Congress 81 smendnen
Of the Enrolment lsw, 90 that DRAFTED
/ men cannot hare sneh facilities fo
! escape.
By a new mail arrangement betvser
Washington and Eew York, there vii
De two trains each wsy, through in ter
hours
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05
LYONS KATaAInox.

KAshAirsu - fron ths 05esk word s'Ksearo." 81
'KathAirO." sigsifSing 70 cleanse. fsJuslnais ssa
resiors. This article is shat its nzsss sigsiass.
Fer preserving, restoring and bs4afifyiBE the
Asman hair Il is thu nost rsmalksbls preparation
"A The vofld. IL . again owned aad pet up -
no original proprietor, and is nov made with tks
sane care, skili ana attention which gave u :
sais Of ever eas million bottles per Annun.
II IA most delightful Hair Dressing.
II srsdieatsa scurf and dAnarua.
II ks~ps the head eoel and eieaH.
II zakss tha hair. rich. sofl and glossy.
n prsvsnta the hair fsom falling os ans sarp.
inG gray.
u restores hair upss bald beats
Any lady Or gsaslsnan whs vAisss kematiful
asad ofhair sheuid ass Lysa's Kafhairon. II IL
snowu Aad ~ shroagheas The eivilinsa woria
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DENAs s BARNES a CO.. Esw Ysrk.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05
NEWS FROM SHERMAN.
Reports from Rebel Papers.
Dupont and Gen. Foster in Commu-
nication With Sherman = Co
operating Expeditions are
Sent From the Coast.
The siau.tloa Before Nashville.

NASHVILLE, Dec. 4-Ths situation to
day remains unchanged The rebels in
our front are entrebching themselves,
and brisk cannonading has been going
on frem the forts and defences on The
elevated points south Of the city
The rebel lines can be plainly seen,
and their lins Of entertainments beyond
.heir skirmish line On all points bat
teries have been planted whose guns
to-day haze thrown shot and she'll
among the rebels in our front Very
little infantry diminishing has occurred
to-day.
Gen. stonemaa to-day discovered
small body of rebels 10 our front They
we're efsctuAlly driven with loss OF
but two men.
The rebels did not respond to our ar.
tillery Ere. but continued the work OF
entrenching themselves The rebel
fores crested breastworks and planted
battery at Robinson's island, eighteen
miles down the river, and captured two
steamers, whieh we're proceeding from
Nashville down the river loaded with
condemned stock.
Commander Fitch, com handing the
gHnboat heet, proceeded there to-day,
engaged the rebel battery, ronted the
force, aad drove back their leff hank
from the river At that point he also
re-captarsd the two steamers captured
BY them.
A portion of The rebel Gen. Bufords
brigade was engaged IN tbs eight at Rob
inson's Island
Forrest 10 reported 10 command the
left wing Of Holds army
The river from CIarksvills 10 this
/ point Is not ret safe for steamers, though
the gunboat fleet will soon render it 90.
Several houses within the rebel lines
we're badly damaged By our artillery To-
| day
The fine residence Of Mrs II. V. Brown
is occupied BY part Of the rebel force
The elegant residences Of MrN Ackhns
south Of the city, il the headquarters Of
Brig. Gen. Wood, Of the 9Th army corps,
and the hoass suffered severely from
military occupation.
The river 10 rising slowly, with 8 feet
on Harpsth Shosls
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05


NEW YoRK, Dec. 4-SavanuAh ard
other Georgia papers Of the 9th uls
aud Richmond papers Of Dec. LIST have
been received, from which the following
summary Is taken:
II appears that an attack was made
on East Macon on Sunday, the 20th Of
November, the rebels losing a battery,
which they subsequently recovered, with
q small loss on both sides
The attack was expected to be renew
ed on the 2lst bot il was not, and the
rebels came to the conclusion that the
movemsnt on Sunday vas iein,
Il was probably made by = small
force Of Slocams eurps, vii h wett
down the west side Of Oeonee River the
night previous, indicating ths intention
TO pass By Augusta, between that place
and Macon, aud make for the sea be q.
tween Savannah and Macon.
Gov. Browu vas in Macon, to which
place rs had removed all the valuabl. 8
from Milledgpville
The OoHstifuti0nalisf states that rebel
cavalry are burning barns, eorn-cribs,
and everything that may be Of U.S. to
sherman, in front Of bis main army, on
the 0comuIger river.
The Savannah Republican Of the
Oath and 25sh contains dispatches stat
ing that on the Oath there was fighting
all day 81 0coues Bridge, which was
held By ths rsbeis in the evening
The Federals had turned their guBs
in the opposite direction on the Other
side Of tbs river, indicating an attach
| in the rear
Wheeler was crossing IS miles below
Another dispatch says tho Fedesali
had aanked Gen Wayne, compelling
him to retreat
The Federsls had also crossed at Bali
Ferry, four miles below the bridge.
Another dispatch from Augusta, dateC
the sd, to Gen. Hardee, at Savannah
states that the enemy had been driver
back across the Oconse, and that Gen
Wayne bad retained to the bridge.
The Augusta 0onsfitufi0aGliSt Of thl
oath says apprehsnsious prevailed Their
in consequence Of rumors that a dis
patch had been received announcing
the passage Of the 0conee, near Nil
ledgeville, BY the enemy, who il reporte'
advancing in the direction Of AnRnsts
Savannah and Augusta papers Of th
25sh state that the force which Capture
MiIIedgsville remained there until III
evening Of the 24th, having burned III
State House, Browns Hotel, and th
Penitentiary, and captured small guar
tity OF ammunition.
The main body Of Shernans arm
was reported TO be on the Oath Is mite
wess Of Sannders=ille, coming toward
Savannah, spreading devastation.
The Richmond Wkig of the LIST, say.
The news from Georgia yesterday show
Sherman d gradually approaching 4
= coast, bat refrains from giving the 4
i. rection He has net with no serioE
opposition since the repulse at Ozone
but efforts are making to head him Of
Wheeler had two victorious engag
meuts With Klpatriek's cavalry, in o.
of which be captured Kilpasrick's hat
General Hsrdes telegrsphs from :
: vannah that he left Macon perfectly $
care.
The Richmond Dispatch Of The ]
says: Official intelligence Of Sherman
movements aud present vhereAbou
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05

NEw YoRx, Dec 4-Rebel papers
state that Sherman ordered every house
harmed ia East Tennessee, and the
country to be desoIAted, and refased TO
rsseind the order on = petition from the
citizens OF Knoxville.
l. 10 reported that Cumberland Gap
has been evacuated, the troops going 10
Rockville.
A Panama letter Of the 10th received
70 day by The North Star, has the follow-
ing im pOrtant news.
ThsFs has bsen much excitement at
Panama daring tAe past seek By the
following incidents.
On the 18th Of October the American
Consnl ct Panama received dispatch
from Consul Schufelt At Havana, stating
that the same steamer bringing the dis
patch would also take TO Aspinwall a
party Of rebel pirates, intending TO seize
the steamer Guatemala. An agent Of
the Company was notified OF the plot,
and sent tbs Guatemala 10 sea before
The arrival ef the pirates across The
IsIhmus-eonssqusntlY they had to wait
for the sailing Of the Salvador
Ia the meantime, farther information
vas obtained, and plan for the capture
Of the whole Eang WAS masured
ssWhsls waiting, the rebels purchased
800 lbs Of powder, put IN two cans, and
shipped Il in the sane sseAmer. Thsy
intended TO take passage on the Saliva
dor, as usual, With their baggage In
uisiiasely on gong on board they were
taken into The main saloon, o.tenAibIy
20 have their tickets examined.
Previously 20 this, all the windows,
state rooms and doors had been closed,
81 orSer that no opportunity could be
presented for skedaadliag, or for hiding
papers, &c.
As soon - they we're collected q pre-
concerted movement was made and
Commander Davenport, Of the United
State frigate Lancaster, sprang on
| board, with several full armed boats
| crews, aud announced to the asfonished
passengers that be had taken possession
/ Of the steamer
Sufficient evidence vas At once dis.
covered, proving she reality Of the plot
Papers revealing the whole affair wish
instructions from the rebel Secretary OF
the Navy, Mallory, are received Small
arms Of al kinds, handouts, &c, we're
I fond IN possession Of the pirates They
wers then transferred 70 the Lancaster,
and The salvadeg proceeded on her voy.
age. Tbs Lancaster returned 70 PAna.
ina With The prisoners.
Ga reaching Panama the leader made
a fall confession.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05
An Extraordinary Operation. and n
Remarkable Cure of Deafness

OF ihirty-avs years stzBdIae, ths resuIt Of an
oPerztioa performed b. b.. Bart, tho Celebrated
European Eye, Ear, aad Lung Physician sud sar
gen. rom the Nss YORK General Eye, lar. aud
Luug In1rmsFy, uho i nov stopping al tts
Sherwood nuuse N this cItys
AZ l. knoNu, have been deaf iaf upxafds Of
thirty -ass yssHs-s9 muah that could not
hsar thua tsF. IL this coalition I entered she
ofilna Of Dr. Bort, a. the shsrwood nous, We'd
ne@asY, 0et. i2th / subnittod my rasa 10 him
~ 81 opeFations whieh coon over aHd that,
too. without causing bat slight pain I again
vsiisa Dr bort this lfriday) morptnE Oct ifth
Rhd oAs nov hear per ssetiy wsi 1 had, previon
70 appsYiug 70 pr. Bort, consulted snd been uEda
the tssstnasot d eli the sp-nsiied distiu Eulshe 4
auFisss esud hess ~ ard ai 90 20 pIsrp -, . n
al submittsa ny Gaze 70 ~ n RI, aGd ihas ~
the asy cono4ud 20 co cult hin- 1 am COO a.
dan , bal nsf sppiird Z D.. Bort. ] wsa never
base feepssr.d ~ hsafing
slkpsd hia tFfi al asffsinE. 0tf i4fh. ~ The
shs cd 4 suss ALBERT ~ sfh1ihE
p. .. AaaHsss--t inf.Hfsr-. led
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05

HoRs. ARMY OF PeroMAc, Dec Ia
great deal OF artillery firing has prevail
ed in the vicinity of the Jerusalem road,
but without any result worth mentioning.
A this hour sn unusual Stiffness prevails
along the entire line. The pickets seem
70 have become tired Of their continual
firing at each other.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05
cahinst snesuia,lan..

WxsHIxsToS, Dee. 3.-The Presidents
Message was the subject Of 3 special
Cabinet meeting today. 1t vas stated
N the press telegram that Hon. Joseph
Holt bad deeliDed the appointment Of
Attorney General, in place Of Mr.. Bates,
resigned
The report that Hon James Speed, Of
Kentucky, has been rendered the Office
is to-day confirmed BY reliable authority.
II believed be viii accept
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05

PHILADELPHIA, Dee 3.-The following
is a upeeial to the EceHing Telegraph:
WAsHSGroS, Dec. 3, r M-Govern-
meat has received information that Gen.
Sherman had captured MilIen. on the
Georgia Central Railroad. We 18th
ak His army was concentrated, and il
IS thought has moved 10 Savannah be-
fore this.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05

WAsHISGrox. Dec 3.-The latest off,
eial information from the army Of Gen.
Thomas is, that be has SO concentrated
his forces at the Notifications 81 Nash
vile as TO b prepared for any move
msnt whieh Gen. Hood will venture to
make
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-05

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