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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

A woman, named Mrs. Cassidy, whose
dwelling was burned recently at La
Sale, ILL.,, perished in the flames.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
Another Rebel brought to Grief.

The Government put forth one of its
fingers, last night, md goDbled up one
Charles NJ. Willard, said to be an attOr-
ney, but somewhat known hereabOuts
as a small specimen of ye Democratic"
stumper. Willard is hero. He be-
longed to the Home Guards when the
war broke out, and was carried off by
Company a, Chicago Light Artillery,
as its I'd Lieutenant. That battery inn
mediately became famous. In y series
OF brilliant engagements. beginning at
Belmont and ending at Shiloh, it had
gained such name that its officers were
successively promoted, until Willard
found himself Major! And yet this has
been brought about without any effort
or merit on his part. That redoubtable
warrior was not at Belmont, nor was he
at Donelson, nor at Shiloh, nor at any
of the intermediate battles. In fact, he
never smelledr powder. Whether Us
Lieutenant, Captain or Major, he had
invariably cOntrived to be among the
skedaddlers when fight was in pros
pect. He had been promoted to make
room for others in whose way he stood,
and "red-tape" was very rigid and
blind in those days. But the g Major"
was short-lived. He fell into disfavor
In his own command, and was induced
to /" resign The Chicago rebel organ
and apologist for treason, stated that the
Major" resigned because he could not
agree with the war policy of the Ad-
nfnistration. The organ was not far
from the truth, though if it had said the
war policy did not agree with the /" Ma
jor," it would have exactly expressed
k1e case. Shortly after his resigna-
Gon,n the Major" went to Memphis
and started cotton policy of his own.
Rumor says he was successful to the
tune of twenty thousand dollars or
thereabouts. The military authorities
tnterfered, and the Major" was per-
emptorily ordered North upon the first
Steamboat. He came North, and from
that time has been "down upon the
war policy" and intensely hostile to
the Government. .5,
Whether his arrest is based upon cot
tom peculations or "active hostility to
the Government we have not learned.
Chicago Journal.
This is the same Major" Willard
who was imported into Iowa by the
Democratic party during the campaign
Of 1853, and was especially petted by the
Thayers, Wallaces and Chambers, of
this vicinity. They took him to their
bosoms and loved him to death almost
because he resigned his commission
rather than endorse Emancipation, and
because we denounced him as hum
bug, impostOr, and swindler, he threat
ened to whip us, and the Democracy
were mad as March hares. -.:yj
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

TINES CHANGES. - John G. Under
wood, who was four years ago banished
from Virginia for voting for Lincoln, and
for his anti-slavery sentiments, has just
been elected to the United States Senate
by the Legislature of West Virginia.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

DD~ The battle of Honey Hill, S. c.,
fought on the 30th ult., by force of
$500 men under Gen. J. P. Hatch, re-
suited in severe reverse to the nation
al troops. Landing at Boyd's Point on
Wednesday, the 30th, the troops marched
inland about two miles toward Honey
Hill, near Grahamsville, little village
on the Charleston and Savannah Rail
road. They were misled by guide, and
it was long after daylight when they
reached their destination. Here, at the
turn of the road, they were suddenly
opened upon by rebel battery. This
was charged on in vain and the attack
ing party repulsed with severe loss; the
'marshy nature of the ground preventing
any ything like successful ADVANCE
Our troops fell back and the rebels
charged in turn, but were driven back.
The fighting lasted seven hours and was
very severe. The 54th and 55th Massa-
chusetts infantry (colored troops), the
same that made Fort Wagner memora-
BILE by their intrepid valor, shared in
the fight, and were distinguished for
their GOODNESS and bravery. The design
of the movement was to aid Gen. Sher-
man by destroying the communications
between Savannah and Charleston
This was afterwards successfully accom-
plished by General Foster and Admiral
Dahlgren.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

The Sth Iowa Cavalry is at Nash
vile, and the I'd Cavalry is near Colum-
bia, Tennessee. The Sd Cavalry has
been ordered to report at st. Louis, and
receive an outfit for the campaign in
Tennessee.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06

Now that the curious public are in the
dark concerning General Grants move
ments, We have some struggling rays Of
light thrown upon the subject by cor
respondent Of the Richmond Enquirer. He
writes from Lees lines thus:
The commonly received opinion that
Grant will attack Lee in front and in his
fortifcsti0ns is erroneous. He will seek
to turn the flank ofour army, and his pol
icy is, evidently, to retain his present po-
sition until his organization and equip
ment are thoroughly accomplished, and
then, by suddenly unfolding his strategy,
to surprise Gen. Lee. He may march
rapidly and without announcement either
to some point Of crossing the Rapidan or
Rappshannook, or to Port Republic, thence
to StauntOn, thence to Lynchburgh. 1
think an attempt to flank on the East the
more probable; his army crossing at some
Of the lower fords Of the Rsppshsnnock.
This, however, is all conjecture, and but
the echo Of Washington gossip.
There is yet no indication Of any move
in the direction Of Fredericksburgh, unless
the fact that the telegraph road from o.
coquan 10 Alexandria is being repaired BY
the Yankees may be SO regrrded.
This rebel writer further announces
that Grants army will be read to advance
in ten days from the time Of his writing,
which would make the day Of movement
Saturday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06


Some Of the Richmond papers try to en-
courage their readers with the assurance
that the North" is discouraged, despoR-
dent, desperate, ready to give up the con-
test, willing to try but once more, but if
beaten this time, then PROSTATE at the feet
Of the rebels. represent 10 these journals
few Of the signs of the falling spirit Of
the North, in order that they may convince
their readers Of what otherwise they might
not believe. And first among them is this,
that we have at this time more numerous
army in the field than ever before. It is
well known that large armies are a sure
sign Of despondency and weakness in those
who raise and feed them.
Then again, we are 30 weak, so faint Of
heart, so dispirited, so ready to surrender
to the rebels, that the western Governors
have just provided an additional force of
one hundred thousand men, to serve for a
hundred dsys-thst is to ssy, during the
summer campaign. None but thorough
ly cowed and exhausted people would do
this-which accounts for the fact that the
rebels do not do it.
Then, again, so discouraged and disgust
ed EiIS the war are the women in the
West, that they have actually determined
to serve as clerks in the shops and stores,
in order that the young men may serve in
the field. The Richmond Enquirer ought
to make speSisl note Of this plain sign
Of Encouragement.
Lastly, societies Of women srs forming
in the East, bound to dress in hOmespun,
20 avoid all extrsyagsnce, and to encourage
BY every means, by influence and example
industry and rigid economy. This must
be held, also TO denote Weariness Of the
war. Altogether, it is very evident that
the North is tired Of the war; and the
truth is it means to put an end to it this
yesr.-N ?. Post
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06

Mechanics are actively employed this
spring in Lynn, Massachusetts, where
eight new shoe fsctorits and innumersble
residences are going up. Hr
The Trustees of the New Jersey State
Normal School have elected Richard S.
Field President and William A. Whitehead
Secretary for the ensuing year.
Governor Brcugh, Of Ohio, edited lit
tie country paper called the Western Re
publican at Marietta, Ohio, in 1881. He
vas then not quite twenty years old.
The number Of veteran soldiers who had
re-enlisted up to the middle Of April Was
1907.
A msohins for sewing boots is in use in
g factory in Massachusetts. 1t is q new
Invention, and is said to be successful,
sewing q boot completely in thirty seconds.
Il is proposed to establish generous
system Of education in St. Louis for the
eolored people. The Board Of Education
has taken the matter in hand, and appeals
to the citizens for assistance.
All the mills in Lawrence, Msssachu-
setts, are running, but not up to their full
capacity, owing to the want Of operatives.
Tde Pacific employs nearly three thousand
hands.
An insurance company has been formed
in Hartford, Connecticut with capital
Of $3.50, ,00O, to insure against accident By
travel by railroad or on steamboats,, in the
Q nitsd States or Canada.
A young, man, giving his name IS Fred
e,iek Richard Gurte, who lately created .
sensation in certain circles in New York
A. a Russian Count, has been arrested,
charged with embeEElement by his en-
ployers.
An internal machine was recently
placed on the track Of the Sixth Avenue
r rilway in New York, which exploded
under car. Il consisted Of q box Of
D ,wder, with three capped gun nipples.
Fortunately no one was injured By the ez-
ploslon.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06

The May magazines give the following
descriptions Of spring bonnets. Upon
reading them we suppose the ladies viii
understand what they mean-we don't.
We can answer for it they are all beaui-
ful-when filed out with pretty face;
1. Bonnet Of drawn cuir-colored crepe,
trimmed on the front with a fanchon of
white lace, loops Of green ribbon, and
Scotch feathers. The inside trimming is
Of bright flowers, Of Scotch colors. The
cape is covered with fell Of white blonde.
2. Spring hat Of white straw, trimmed
with green and blue velvet, and one green
and blue plume. The brim is lined with
blue velvet.
8. Violet crepe bonnet, trimmed on the
front with a black lace insertion. The
cape is covered by rich white blonde,
headed by black lace. On the top of the
bonnet is a light violet feather, and 8
pompon Of spun glass. The inside trim
ming is Of black and white lace, mixed
with scarlet berries and fancy grasses. A
black lace bsrbe is tied in with the violet
strings.
4. This bonnet has q front Of drawn
green silk. The graceful soft crown is Of
white silk. The trimmings consist lof a
tuft of meadow grass and field flowers,
also loops Of white silk placed directly
over the crown. The inside trimming is
of white and black lace and field flowers.
5. Spring bonnet Of white crepe, trim
med with fsnchon Of bright plaid velvet
and chenille tsssels. The cape is OF plaid
velvet, oTnamented by chenille cord and
tsssels. A long white plume eurls over
the front Of the bonnet. The inside trim
ming is composed Of Scotch thiStles and
heather.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06
FROM NEW YORK.
III

HAsHINGToE, May B.
The Commercials Washington special
says:
Secretary Chase has prepared an amend
ment to the Bank Bill, which Mr.. Sumner
viii offer today; taxing the National
Banks annually two per cent. on circuls-
tion, ona per cent on deposits, and one per
cent on capital stock beyond the amount
invested in United States stocks.
This is all to be applied to the payment
OF interest and principal on the public
debt Real estate held by banks is alone
to be subject to State, county or municipal
tax ltion.
General Heron reports to the suthori
ties that Vidsurri eacsRA|Ot+-rH0nterey BY
3iiaFez.
The House Committee on Elections has
decided that Mr.. Blair was not duly elected
q member of Congress from Missouri, and
that the contestant Knox, is entitled to
the seat.
A special dispatch to the Evening Post,
dated Washington, May 9Th, says:
The Ways and means Committee have
the Legislative bill under consideration
this morning
A resolution will soon be reported from
the House Printing Committee, suthoriz-
ing the publication Of all Congressional
documents relsting to the war. twill make
three or four large volumes. Mr.. Sumner
supported his amendment at some length.
Mr.. Chandler replied against it.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06
slaurht.r q Arn,.nr va

We shudder ct the oruelties which soms.
times accompanied the triumphs Of Rome
over her more bsrbsrous and unisciplined
enemies. Scipio destroyed $4,000 Syrians
at Msgnesis. Msrius in his contest with
the Teutones, exterminsted 100000 Of
mem In second battle, against the
UImorl, he slew 10000 men. In three
battles against Mithridatss, Sylls cut 70
pieces 100000 men. The bloody defeats
ne sustained from Lucullus, during thu
siege Of Cyzicus, cost the same Mithridstes
8OOOOO OF his forces. On one occasion
Julius Cesar cut up an srmv az ans nm
HelVett; on another he extirpated 4s0 0OO
Germans who had crossed the Rhins IN
quest Of new settlements.
In the civil wars Of the Romans them.
selves We find instances, considering the
numbers Of troops engaged, Of slaughter
equally dreadful. In the battle before the
Colline gate Of Rome, Telesinus, Gener-
81 OF the Marion faction, commanded 79,-
700 men against Bornelius Sylla; I2,OOO
Of these were taken and massacrsed in
cold blood after the action. All the rest
persisted either on the field or in the fight
By the swords Of their implaes6le coun-
trymen.
In the year 1872, fatally distinguished
as being the epoch Of the first irruption Of
the Moguls Tsrtars into the southern
provinces Of Asia, the destroyer, Ghengis-
Khan, marched to the seigs Of 0tiar at the
head Of 700 600 eembatsnts. Mohammsd,
the reigning Sultan Of Ksrazm, opposed
them with an army Of 100000.
The weaker party was defeated, and the
Tartar conqueror commenced his sanguin-
sry career By the destruction OF $50, 900 Of
his enemies. AT the storming Of Karazm,
Mohsmmed's capital, 200, 900 persons we're
nsssscred, and half that number sold for
slaves; $4,000 we're shot to death with ar
rows, in cold blood on the plains Of Mesa;
|, I47,OO were butchered in the two cities
If Noshsbur and Fus, and their depend
'neies; 100000 in the district Of Hersk
md in the last battle fought by Ghsnis-
Kahn against the rebels of Tsrgat, 800, 1000
re reported to have perished. To dismiss
his subject, the Chinese records informs
Is that in the first fourtean -Eeara Of Mo-
,uI empire, the number Of persons de-
troyed amounted to the dreadful amount
f 100000.
But from the yesrl20O down to the pres.
mt century have contending hosts been
ess bloody in their conquests, and more
'enerous in their disputes, and the battles
the present age, as regards humanity,
re fsVorably marked in comparison with
hose revolving contests and eonquests OF
lden times.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06
Yesterday Afternoons Report
WASHINGTON NEWS.
NJ w. n

NEW 1okki May D.
The Heralds specal from the hesdqusr-
ters Of the Army of the Potomac, May 4th,
says:
As an earnest Of the spring campaign
about to commence, send you the follow
ing address Of General Meade. Its conf
dent tone, and inspiring phrsseOlogy tend
to and do beget the same tone and spirit
in the hearts Of the bravo men who soon
are to march upon the foe:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, I
May 4th, 1864.
SOLDIERS: Again you are called upon to
advance on the enemy of your country.
The time and occasion are deemed oppor-
tune by your Commanding General to sd-
dress YOU few words Of confidence and
caution. You have been reorganized,
strengthened and fully equipped in every
respect. You form part Of several ar
mics Of your country, the whole under
the direction Of an able and distinguished
General, who enjoys the confidence Of the
Government, people and army. Your
movement, being in cooperation with
others, is Of the utmost importance, snd
no effort will be left unspared to make
il successful. Soldiers The eyes Of the
whole country are looking with anxious
hope TO the blow you are about to strike
in the most sacred cause that ever called
men to arms. Remember your homes, your
wives and children, and bear in mind that
the sooner your enemies are overcome the
sooner you will be returned to enjoy the
benefits and blessings of peace. Bear with
patience the hardships the sacrifices you
will be called upon to endure. Have con-
fidence in your officers and in each other.
Keep your ranks on the march and on the
battlefield, and let each man earnestly i'm
plore Gods blessing and endesYor by his
thoughts and actions to render himself
worthy Of the favor he seeks. With clear
consciences and strong arms sotuated by
high sense Of duty, fighting to preserve
government aud institutions handed
down to us by our forefaihers, if true to
ourselves, victory, under Gods blessing,
must and will at, end our efforts.
GEO. G MEADE, Maj. Gen. Cong.
s. WILLIAMS, Asst. Adjt. Gen.
The Worlds Washington special reiter-
ates that sdvices from the front lead to the
belief that Lee is abandoning his intrench-
menis on the Rapidsn, and retreaLing in
land. There has been no collision between
the armies
The Herald's Key West letter announces
the arrival Of the gunboats Galens, Cor
nobis, and TOga.
Ad7ices from Fort Myers, Charlotte
Harbor, state that on the 10th Of April 3
detachment Of the I'd United States color
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06
MORNING LEADER
FRIDAY mORNING, MAY 8 1854.

The Movements Agninst Richmond Begun.
A dispatch from Washington contains
the important announcement that General
Grant has already crossed the Rspidan,
crossing at four different points, at Jacob,
OulpeppeT, Germsnis and United States
Fords. 1t is also declared that Lee has
already been compelled to abandon his
strong line Of fOrtihcations and retreat to-
ward Richmond. As we write there are
rumors in the street Of a great battle be-
ween Les and Grant.
The nation will watch with more inter
ests than ever before the results of the sp-
preaching struggle for Richmond.
As showing how the rebels view the i'm
pending conflict, we quote from the Ex-
aminer Of the 29th. 1t concludes an sr-
ticle on the military situation in Virginia
as follows: "If We hold our own in Vir-
ginis till this summer is ended, the power
Of the North for mischief will everywhere
be gone. If we lose, the south's capacity
for resistance will be broken. The Con.
federacy has ample power to keep its place
in Virginia, if employed with energy and
consistency. This is the last year of the
Dar, which eVsr vins"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06

The Committee rose, when the question
was stated on the passage Of the bill
which appropriated 500 GOO to reimburse
individuals and institutions who had ad.
vanced money to pay soldiers called out
BY the President and Government of Penn.
| sylvsnis to repel invasion in the summer
Of 1868, and who we're in the actual ser.
vice Of the United States, provided no
part Of the money be paid to any militia Of
any State who refused to be mustered into
the service of the United States.
Mr.. spsulding moved to lay it on the
table. Carried by Sc yeas against so nays.
The House then by two majority refused
to lay on the table motion to. reconsider
the vote by which the bill was defeated.
MIR. Robinson Of Illinois, moved to re-
consider the vote by which the bill was
laid on the table.
Mr.. Spalding moved to lay Mr.. Robin
sons motion on the table, which was de.
cided in the negative by three majority.
The House then reoonsidered the vote
By which the bill was laid on the table by
a vote Of 81 against 81.
Mr.. Schenck moved to refer the bill 10
the Committee on Military Affairs.
The motion was disagreed to by vote
Of "a to 80.
The question now came upon the passage
of the bill as given above, sppropriating,
SlOOO for the Psnnsylvania militia
which was amended by sppropristing
PIoOUOO to defray the expenses Of other
loyal States in repelling raids.
Mr.. Morrill, moved to lay the bill on the
table. 1t decided in the negative, yeas,
So; nays, 78. The bill was then passed
By a'vOte Of II sgsinit SO.
Mr.. Morrill, moved that the evening ses-
sioBs be dispensed with until further or
1ers, leaving the House to adjournd at
such hours as it may see fit.
Mr.. Wilson moved that the evenings be
devoted to business. This was disagreed
%, and Mr.. MorriITs motion was adopted
Mr.. GoOch, from the Committee on the
Conduct Of the War, made a report on the |
Fort Pillow massacre, and moved that 40
700 copies be printed.
House adjourned.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06
FROM FORTRESS nTONROE.
FoRrREss MoNRoE. NAV 2


Passengers report that Washing gton.
North Carolina, was laid in ashes by strsg-
ling marines and soldiers at the time Of
its hssty evacuation The Government
Naval COmmissaFies, Ordnance and Quar-
termsster stores were also destroyed. The
city way msinly owned By Union people.
Loss several millions.
Four thousand Federal troops suddenly
evacuated Washington in face Of seven
companies Of rebels, leaving the entire
Union population to their tender mercies.
after burning their houses over their
heads. When the United States steamers
left the dock the screams Of women and
children on being abandoned were pitiful.
The tndignstien against General Butler
is very bitter in North Carolina, and a DEL
egation Of leading men have gone to
Washington to ask his removal.
1t is said the rebel rams have decided to
attack our gunbosts without awaiting as
sistance from their army.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-05-06
FROnI WASHINGTON:

" A9AANUAOsf AAcy Oe
Toe Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is not at
all interrupted, but it was threatened for
time early this morning by 70 mounted
men under McNeill Of West Virginia, who
came in at Piedmont, % miles west Of
Charleston, and after cutting the wires,
burning several cars, and running half q
dozen locomotives off the track, left as sud-
denly as they appeared, in fear Of the sp-
prosch Of General Kelly, and his detach-
ment, gathered up at Cumberland and New
Greek, who sailed out promptly, in..sesrch
Of the msrsudsrs. No passengers or
freight was injured or captured, and all
the trains are running regular.
To prevent repetition Of these raids q
very large force Of Ohio volunteers have
already repaired to the scene by orders of
the Secretary Of War and Gov. Brough,
and the road is now amply patroled.
a gentleman who arrived here to-day
from Brandy Station, having left there
last evening at o'clock, reports that up
to that time no hostilities had taken place.