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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08
Louisiana State Election.

Louisiana State Election.
Preparations for tho State election in Loui.
siana are going actively forward. The New
Orleans Era says: aa.
1.-THE friends of the free State movement
are coming forward very actively to register
their names As voters under the call Of the
Governor. They not only 60 forward them
selves, but urge their friends to do 20. Meet
ings are held and discussions had almost
nightly, by means of which the people are
moving. Ali this work is done quietly but
publicly, and already between three thousand
and four thousand have put down their names
as voters. Every day adds to their number,
and it is probable that by the middle of Janu-
ary there will be eight thousand to nine thou
sand names registered, or the maximum Of
the legal vote of the city when most popu-
lous Under the old system of registry there
were some fourteen thousand names entered
during period Of seven or eight years yet
we do not recoiiect but one election under
that law at which more than ten thousand
votes were poled." g. '7.e7
Referring to the Presidents late proelama.
ton, the Era says: .,; .,,
''Under this proclamation an election can
be called when q number of qualified voters
are registered equal to one-tenth of the vote Of
1860. The vote of Louisiana in 1850 was
about AZ, 900; so that when $500 are regis
tered we shall be entitled to an election. This
certainly must inspire every free State man
with hope and joy. 1t assures US victory ;
it promises the speedy restoration Of our
State under new constitution, or, ut any
rate, with the old constitution stripped Of the
hideous institution of slavery"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

-, PRerouHD IGNORANCE OF THE 'sPooR WHITE
TRASH" IN THE SouTH.-Capt. Randolph, oil
the Sd (colored) South Carolina volunteers,
relates characteristic story Of a prisoner Of
war, e1emplyfying the sublime ignorance in
which the poor, non-slaveholdmg whites Of
the South are stepped:
Last February, when the United States
troops penetrated to Jacksonville, Fla, some
-ssOonfederate" soldiers were captured. A
motley crew they were, whose picturesque
variety Of raggedness bore here and there
some Indications Of aim at military style, but
nothing Of what could be called uniform. -
Two men claimed exemption from capture as
being civilians. One of the two owned to hav-
ing been impressed into the Confederate army,
but alleged that he had got his discharge and
was then civilian. GLOW long were you q
soldier? ?" asked Capt. Randolph. "Three
years." replied the prisoner. "The Oonfed.
crate army has been three years in the field,
--eh p asked the captain. '.No," answered
the "cracker," shut I was in the State Of
Florida service part Of the time" SLOW
long were you soldier for Florida p 'Two
years." said the ex-conscript. "And how
long has the war been goingl forward ?" asks
the captain again. swell, I suppose going
on fifteen years. replied the prisoner. fare
you sure Of that" his captor inquiries. "No,
/ hain't kept no strict talley," the Floridiar
veteran answers, "but this do know-sar
ten: we've ben hangin' the burned Ab'lish'
nists burned sight longer time nor that
well-bout's longs kin remember p
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

~ ThSG1rsee 0tS6n. s
When the dreadful affects 81 the storm v
last week are fully know, it WIN probably bs
conceded 70 have been the mast severe ~
known ID the western country. The Chicago
Journal says: ~ y
ION Friday morning, when the mercury
indicated the state Of the temperature to be
thirty degrees below zero, man, frost bitten
and more dead than alive, arrived in town,
having come on foot through the dsep SNOW
and the singing cold, from the Michigan
Southern train, stuck fast in the snow about
four miles from the city. He reported
that the Michigan Central passenger train due
here at 1920 Thursday night, had stuck fast
in the snow near the crossing of the Michigan
Southern road. For lack Of fuel the fires
went out in the cars, and the prospect 6fper-
ishing upon that open prairie, where the
storm rioted at will, was most imminent. At
length the Michigan Southern train came
along and stopped about three hundred yards
then transferred from the Central to the South
ern. There were over hundred of them, .
large proportion being women and children.
Nearly all Of these were more or less frost
bitten in going from one train to the other
Noses. ears, cheeks, fingers and toes suffered
considerably. aaj = + i-f- -e~ sfa
1.-THE end Of their troubles was not reach
ed. The relief afforded was but temporary.
The Michigan Southern train, after proceed
ing about four miles, became fast in the snow
drifts. Hoping that some relief would be sent
from the city, the passengers made great
bonfire Of the fences, that lit up the scene for
rods around and showed them how terrible
the storm really was. A man and his wife
left the cars and ventured across the prairie
to small house, short distance away The
woman froze both of her hands, and the man
both of his feet. The long night passed
away, and in the morning the adventurous
individual before mentioned made his way to
the city. .. 80. ...,..la. .,.-. .-...
Eat once measures were taken to send 70
| lief. Three four horse -sleighs were started
through the binding STORM, carrying edibles
from the fremont, Sherman and Briggs
Houses. Neither Of them reached their des-
tination-all got stuck in the snow. Mr..
Hough, of the Michigan Southern road, next
tried wagon. He proceeded about mile
beyond Uhlitch's and had to unhitch the
horses and return, leaving the wagon in =
| snow-drift nearly twenty feet high. ~ -.
"He next essayed cutter, and reached the
train last night with three baskets Of provi-
sions. The passengers had been without food
nearly thirty hours
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

3. 81 The English papers are very fond Of
indentifying the American Generals with emf
grants bearing the same name, who have de-
parted in years back from Great Britain to
the United States. Last year the poor law
commissioners Of some Insignificant English
borough, advertised Gen. Curtis of Iowa as
being an emigrant from that place several
years since, who had left his wife and family
to the support of the parish. Now they claim
Gen. Grant as an emigrant from the United
K;nodom 2s. 81 5.41 a.i3 aaa gG,,53nA I'D
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08


~mBrigham Young has up to this time jeal-
ously kept his sMormons from hunting after
the precious metals which are believed to
abound in the mountsins of Utah. But the
time has now come when it 10 no longer in his
power to prevent mining there. Evidence Of
this appears in circular from the Headquar.
tiers Of the District Of Utah, signed BY order
Of Brigadier General Conner.
In this circular, which is dated November
18th, the belief is expressed that the country
IL rich In minerals; and it is stated that for
opening it to "aese, hardy and industrious
population" the search for minerals should
be not only unshackled, but fostered. The
circular announces that prospectsrs and
miners will be protected, when necessary, by
the military; and directs that soldiers at the
several posts shall, whenever convenient, be
permitted to prospect for mineral. The doc
ument deals in such genenlities as that these
mountains are the property of the nation,
whose policy has ever been to extend 1.-THE
broadest privileges to her citizens, and to in
vite them to seek, find and enjoy the riches
of ito domain. Commanders Of posts, etc.,
are ordered to afford every facility for carry
ing out the objects Of this circular, and to re-
port from time to time what progress has been
made in developing the mineral wealth Of that
country. -5.-..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

TIE "CosyENuoN y THAT NOMINATED Nc.
CIELLAN.-T There has been going on in this
city for couple Of days the work Of Presi-
dent making, and had it not been for the zeal
Of our indefatigable repertorial corps the pub
lie would probably have remained in blissful
ignorance Of the fact. But, it is nevertheless
true, that some ten or a dozen gentlemen
have, under the style and title Of The Ma
tional Union Conservative Convention y actu-
ally placed candidate on the track for Pres
idept Of the United States. Esop's fable Of
the mountain in labor WILL probably suggest
itself; but the work is done fSsIadslH15d
Inquirer, Goth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

Huao AND GARlBALD1.-T The Guernsey
Star publishes the subjoined correspondence,
which has recently taken place between Gar
ibaldi and Victor Hugo: NJ
-fsG ~ CAPBERA, August, 1862
DEAR FRIEND IL want another milli6u Uf
muskets for the Italians. am certain that
you will help me to collect the necessary
funds. The money will be placed in the
hands of the Signor Adriano Lsmari, our
Treasurer. f1 'go %
Yours, G. GARIBALDI.
DEAR GAR1BA1p1:-I have been absent,
which Delayed my receipt of your letter, and
your receipt of my reply. You will find ia
closed my subscription. You may safely de-
pend upon the little can do. Twill, IS you
think it useful, seize the first opportunity ia
raise my voice. You will need the million o.
muskets; you will need, also, and above all
the million of arms, the million Of hearts
and the million Of souls. They will come.
=, Your friend, VIcroR HUGO.
= ~~ee ~'~~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

e. Indiana, especially the southern part
Of il, is at this time overrun with thieves and
burglars to such an extent that the Califor
mia remedy Of vigilance committee is bsgin
ming to be seriously talked of in many loeali
ties. The people Of the State attribute thii
condition Of affairs, and no doubt justly 50
to the surplus Of Confederate soldiers turned
loose upon them by the military authorities
after hxving gone through the solemn mock
cry Of IN oath.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

Important Notice to lrfshmeR.
The fact that very many persons are seek
ing the protection of the British Government,
on the plea Of alienage, in order to avoid the
draft, and it being understood that many Of
these persons were Of Irish birth, the Fenian
Brotherhood have taken action thereon, AZ
the following important notice from the
Head Center and Committee of Safety will
show:
THE rENIAN BROTHERHOOD AND BRITISH PRO
-..-.. TFcTIoN.
The attention Of the members Of the F. B.,
and Irishmen IN general, is called to . general
rule Of the brotherhood issued by the Head
Center Of America, John OMahony, of New
York:
; "That any member of the Fenian Broth
erhood claiming British protection shall be
forthwith expelled a. traitor, and any Irish.
man claiming such protection can never be.
come . member of the order"
Those miscreants who disgrace the proud
name of Ireland by claiming British protec.
ton, ought to be sent back to receive the pro-
lection which England gives to Irishmen.-
the poor HOUSE,, tie golows, and total szter-
ssination By fire and famine.
By order Of the COMMITTEE OF SAFETY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08
Iowa News.

The Davenport Democrat d Nesos states
that l41 recruits, 80 stragglers and 8 desert
eEs-17l in all-were started from that place,
on the soth ult., for Dixie, to take position in
different regiments. 49, pas y53&d''
AT Des Moines, on the s1st ult., the
temperature declined from tsoo degrees below
zero at 6 o'clock A. n, to thirty three below
At 6v1 7oosC 60. a--H iTns &c rs'2
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

Ct AlGRRAr WATERrALL-A detachment Of
troops recently scouting in the valley Of the
Snake or Lewis fork of the Columbia, discov-
cred waterfall which, it is said, is entitled
to the distinction Of being called the greatest
in the world. The entire volume of Snake
river pours over sheer precipice one hum
dred and ninety-eight feet high, thirty-eight
feet higher than Niagara. Snake river is
full a. large AZ the Niagara, and the. cascade
is one solid sheet or body. The locality of
this immense waterfall is near the Great
Shoshone or Salmon falls Of that leyer, but
they have always been envsloped in mystery
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

The European Congress Given UP.
Whether the Emperor Napoleon ever seri-
ously thought his plan of . Congress Of
Sovereigns would be carried out cannot be
known. If he did, no other sagacious per-
son ever had the same opinion. It ia now
formally announced by NJ. Dronyn de l. Hugs
that the project Is frustrated by the refusal Of
England to accept the Emperor's invitation.
In the Emperor's speech to the French Legis-
lature, he intimated that il there were no
Congress, war would be inevitable. Other
people think that there would have been ma
terials made for any number Of wars, by such
. Congress a. he proposed. The aspect Of
AFFAIRS would certainly not have become more
pacific than it now is, and it really appears as
if Q war is actually begun, and that the Dan
ish Duchies are the seat Of it. A Congress
of all tho Sovereigns of Europe might have
delioerated upon the strange state Of affairs
brought about by the accession of King
Christian to the throne of Denmark but it
would not have come to any such conclu-
sion as would have prevented tho conflict
already apparently begun. There will be
new complications arising out of the struggle
between Germany and Denmark, and Europe
bids fair to be IS much convulsed in 1864 81
America has been for the past three years.
Chicago Journal. ....- ..t
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

A BLooDrHnsrY KINa.-The Paris papers
publish advices from Egypt announcing the
victory Of the Emperor Theodore, Of Abyssi-
MIA, over the population Of Gcjam. The EN-
psror is reported to have ordered the missa-
ere Of fifteen thousand prisoners, men, women
and children. He is also stated to have had
the English Consul at Massoma arrested, and
to have set the French Consul at liberty.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

TIL, SANITARY Fans The Bostonians
have realized $40, 900 from their Sanitary
Fairs. zoe. ads ra4G e 81 4z2
At Rochester . Fair was held recently
which cleared . heavy sum. ~ 81 o. lE-
The Buffalouians intend to hosd NAM
moth Fair, commencing on the 22d Of Febru.
ary. sso9 .s ..B4s9. -. ~ .,...
The Cleveland Fair will undoubtedly yield
from $25, 900 to 5000. ~ {i.of
The Cincinnati Fair, closed last Saturday,
realizing $200, OO0.aJ g. wc.2 sit 2 ! vsa,f
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

Virgins aud South Carolina are not inclu-
ded in this list, because the former is not
mentioned in the proclamation, and the latter
never casts Presidential votes. aj95a 81 nc
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

OArs.-A man. named Oats was hauled up
recently for beating his wife and children.
On being sentenced to imprisonment, the
brute remarked that It was very hard man
was not allowed to thrash his own oats.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

a. Among the measures which will
probably occupy the attention of Congress
this winter, will be the building of railroad
from Washington to Fttsburg The idea Is
q popular one, and it is one in regard to
which there cannot be much clashing between
the Northwest and the State of Pennsylva-
MIA, as has been the case on other questions
of internal Improvement GQ@. II 10
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

n Engamoor Dmothered 60 Death
E lAa Snow Bank.
ysem tbs 1Aeins. twis) Journal.
On the morning after the furious snow
utorm Of w Wednesday night last, the passen-
~ ,rainof The Racine and Mississippi Rail-
road going west, was preceded by locomo.
tive, which, with . snow pillow attached,
cleared the track of the huge banks OF snow
that had drifted across it during the night
previous. While running across sElkhorn
Prairie the engine came in contact with snow
ibaWkappasvutly Of grester density than any
it bad hitherto encountered, and which, in
order to overcome, It Was necessary TO charge
upon with the engine ct its greatest speed
To acquire the necessary velocity the ioeomo-
tive was backed mile or SO from the bank
which impeded its further progress, and put.
ting on full steam, advanced at the rate Of
forty or fifty miles an hour full upon it. AS
the locomotive neared the scene of the snow
bank, the aengineer,s Mr.. Samuel D. Pulford,
took position close to an open window in
that part of the engine known as the "cab,"
where he could see the effect of the collision
and, ~ the plunge into the snow was made,
he, in some inexplicable manner, was drawn
through the window aud buried to the depth
of seven or eight feet in its accumulated
drift. His companion, the fireman, did not
miss him from his post for brief moment,
and when he did the alarm was given, and
seareh was commenced with will. As We
have remarked he was buried to the depth Of
seven or eight feet, and when found there
was still faint beat Of the pulse. indicating
that q spark of life yet remained. Untiring
effort was made to fan this spark into the full
blaze OF animation and restored reason but in
vain. His body was brought back to Racine,
the abode Of his family, and his funeral took
place on Sunday last from the Methodist
church, s1. @aIl ,aT9d az oS' . ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

STATE VorEs UNDER THE PREsIDENT's An
SEsrY.-Ths following table is ofinterest as
showing the votes cast for the President in
1850, and The number required to be polled
to justify the re-admission Of the rebel States
dnr tho t3~ ornnnskxy rrnclo m fis,y,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

A CATHOLIC PAPER ON PRo-SLAvssr
R1GHrs.-It seems that there is a Priest in
Kentucky who is still holding forth 10 favor
Of slavery! He ought to hide in the Nam.
moth Cave, and associate with the fossils
Let him be careful in concealing his name;
BY signing himself "Priest,"' he divides the
odium Of his pro slavery work with oil his
brethren, for which many, even in Kentucky,
do not thank him but the weight Of public
censure, if concentrated on his own patro
nymic, would be overwhelming. A Catholic
priest, in the holy times Of Christmas, advo-
eating slavery! Handing over women and
children into infamous bondage with one
hand, and offering incense with the other to
the infant Savior-the Redeenser Of aH!-
What subject for meditation before the altar
on Christmas morning. If slavery must have
its advocates, let them not be found amongst
the priests. They whose special duty it is to
teach the observance of the law of God should
not advocate system by which the law is
violated. A Catholic priest unfolding sys-
TEN which ignores the sacrament of marriagel
Shame = Catholic Telegraph, (Cinc;nnati)
Dec. 24th. $3.50, ..,.,'. ~, ,,sg.s 7
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

!, ga few hours before his death, and
while suffering from delirium, Maj. Gen. Blu
ford roundly scolded his negro servant, but
recovering himself temporarily, he called the
negro to his bedside, and said to him: ED
ward, hear have been scolding you. l
did not know what WAS saying. You lave
been faithful servant, Edward" The poor
negro sat down and wept as though his heart
was broken When General Buford received
his commission as Major General, he exclaim-
ed Snow l wish that I could live.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

Al A NORWEGIAN BR1DE's OosTuxE.-When q
Morse girl marries, she comes out for once in
brilliant plumage. She decks herself Out
in the gaudiest habiliments, with profusion
of gold and silver ornaments. The most con.
spicuous part Of her costume is crown Of
pure silver, gilt, and scarlet.cloth breast.
piece, which is thickly studded with silver
gilt brooches and beads of various hues, be.
sides little round mirrors! This breast-piece
and the crown usually belong, not to the
bride, but to the district They are specie.
of public property, hired out by each bride
on her wedding day for the sum Of about Eve
.shillings. This costume is gorgeous, and re.
imarkably becoming, especially when worn BY
a fair-haired, blue-eyed, and pretty Morse girl
KIT CARsoN.-A correspondent in new Mex.
leo, who is now with the troops operating in
the Navajo country, writes as follows:
- 1--WE are pleased to learn that the I'd regi.
ment is in process of organization, and that
its Colonel is an officer of long experience
and gentleman Of high toned character.
This will complete New Mexican brigade
and We are sanguine enough to imagine thai
Col. O. Carson viii, by virtue Of bis rank, re-
ceive the appointment Of Brigadier General -
He is really, deserving and meritorious, and
putting aside his former services Chat are
universally KNOWN his perseverance, and en-
ergy during the presant campaign, are high
recommendations in his favor" .ts.- ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08
FoR TIE PsEs1oEsoY.- The Springfield
(Me.) Journal Of the 22d ult., says. faaol

HVn Tue 1HHS2U1NV1' 1NS OP1uS4o1u
(Me.) Journal of the 22d ult., says ): ieao!
1--WE this week place the name of Abraham
Lincoln at the head of our columns for the
next Presidency Mr.. Lincoln may have said
and done things which we have not fully ap.
proved, yet we believe him honest, patriotic
and devoted to the best interests of the coun.
try, possessing more ability than any other
man to successfully manage the Ship Of State
therefore keep his name before our readers
until we are convinced he is not the choice Of
the Radical Union men of the Nation. 1nZe
We also hoist the name of Andrew John
son for the Vice Presidency. His unyielding
adherence to his country in the midst of trail
tors, entities him to the confidence of all loyal
men cverywhere.n sd 10 a5'ssug e4j5 $50
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

B.ltiiEor., vish which Bslgsr s son1 ;tods
The steauA6 West Esd, an SId hos was
offered N Nav Yo11k for 35E;00o, b1t' wss
chartered 70 The Gpvsrnment rom Msech.
1869, TO octeber, LOS At $ss, 80 per aisaum.
YssTsaDAY AyrEsxooN's IMPORT
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-01-08

Rnlarging the Illinois Canal from Keo. .' +-7
kuk to Chicago, making the locks $50 IL
feet long, 20 fest wide, and feet deep,
admitting vessels Of 500 tuns burden
per survey of the State Of Illinois, 600 900 600
Ship Canal around Niagara Pals from tti
Head Water 10 Lewiston, distance three
miles, locks 300 feet iongs60 feet wide, u
10 feet deep, adnitting vessels OF 1900 r,-
tuns burden survey Of Charles Stew.
art, 1854, VO0 O0O w
From St. Lawrence River TO Albany, via z.
Lake Champlain, locks same rs In Ship
Canal around Niagara Falls-sufvey Of
Charles stewart. 1885, --.----...-.- 1900 900 90
Enlargine locks on tho Oswego and Erie
Canals, making locks 225 feet in length A a
rs feet vide, Z feet deep, admitting YES s't-.
sells Of 600 tuns burden-survey Of New
York State Engineer Taylor, ------.-- 500 600 90
Total. ......-.-.-.....--.-.- 600 600 %