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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

Admiral Dahlgren, until this morning, be-
cause there was finger ing hope taat there
might be some mistake about it IN the Sentt
mel. Late last night Gen. Butler autographed
that he had received information confirming
the announcement in the Sentine, that Col.
Dahlgren was killed at Kings and Queen 8
Court House, Consequently the President this
morning communicated the fact to Admiral
Dahlgren."
The President having signed the whisky
bill it is now law. -
SAN FRANCISCO, March 8.
The funeral Of the late 7. Starr King, yes.
terday, was very imposing, the assemblage
of people being greater than on any similar
occasion for many years. All the Christian
denominations, the Masonic fraternity and
the military participated The Governor and
State and Federal officers were in attendance.
Minute guns were fired from Ft. Albatross
during the service. -i rH 1'. 'i %"
Dates are received from Hong Kong to
Jan. 18th. The papers contain nothing con.
corning the Alabama later than that tele-
grsphed from New York. All American
shipping in the China seas was unemployed
Sandwich Island dates to- Feb. 18th are
received. .-..
l. The burial Of the late r. Starr King was
according to the customs Of the Masonic Or
der, and took place on the Sd. s.t d. 9aa
| 1. ss.t .ss. New YORK, March 8.
| The election in this city, to-day, passed Oft
quietly. The total number Of votes cast was
$3.50, CT which 16, 40l were in favor Of the
amendment to the Constitution allowing sol
dicrs to vote, and 6,879 against it.
Supervisor Booth, of Brooklyn, just re.
turned from Washington, has officially. in
formed the Beard of Supervisors that call
for 200, 900 more men would soon be made,
and that the draft would be enforced. He
! was so informed by Secretary Stanton, who
advised to keep on recruiting, as all the over
plus would be credited to the county in the
next draft.
/ .. CONCORD, N. H., March 8.
Seven towns give Gilman 1880; Harring.
ton 1879; scattering 81. Gilman is elected
ed by 1000 majority. All FIVE of the Re.
publican Counselors are elected. Probably
nine of the twelve Senators elected are Re.
publicans, and a majority of the Representa-
tives. There has been heavy Union gain
in every town heard from. s& so
WASHINGTON, March s.
The report that Gen. Sickles has preferred
charges against Gen. Meade, before the Com
mittee on the Conduct of the War, is errO
neOuS.
Lieut.. Gen. Grant, accompanied by his son
and Gen. Rawlins and COL Comstock, of his
staff, arrived here this evening, and while
quietly taking his dinner at his hotel, gen
tleman arose and announced to the four or
five hundred guests who =: 'sat the table
that they had among them t. L1Eero of Vicks.
burg whereupon the diners rose to their feet
and enthusiastically welcomed the hero with
shouts and waving of handkerchiefs. .,-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

r Mr.. Pomeroy, whose recent secret cir
cular against Mr.. Lincoln has made some stir,
ID one of the United States Senators from
Kansas. His present influence there is illus-
trated by the fact that the Legislature OF that
State has just given unanimous vote in favor
of Mr.. Lincoln's denomination.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

Gen. Butler has put regiment of North
Carolina negroes over the rebel prisoners at
Point Lookout. He says that if the Rich.
mond authorities will not exchange negro
prisoners, Southern prisoners shall have the
pleasure of being guarded by bayonets in
negroes hands. The General has also set a
foul-mouthed secessionist of Portsmouth at
work as q seavenger of the streets of Norfolk.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

GEN. SlGEL.-A private letter has been re.
ceived from Gen. Sigel, saying he had no Of
fetal notice of having been assigned to the
command of the Department of West Vir-
ginia. On the other hand the President
says he issued such an order week ago.
West virginians fear it got strangled in the
knots of Halleck's red tape.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

OHlo.-Both Houses have passed bill to
raise nearly $4,000, 900 in Ohio this year for
the support eff soldiers families. The only
votes against the bill were cast BY two Cop
perheads. The Vallandigham fund gets
along very slowly not, the first of the $780,.
900 talked about being raised. 'af-4S
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

STEEL RA1Ls.-The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company are experimenting with steel rails
and steel-capped rails. 1t appears that in
Europe they have been introduced. The first
cost is of course much greater than that Of
iron rails. But it is claimed that in the end
they are cheaper, that they are less liable to
break, that better time can be made on them,
and that the wear of the rolling stock is less.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11
E%The Copperheads got a dispatch circu

VH 1He OUPperHeaus got u'Spa1cH cITCu'
lated the other day announcing that the
"Democrats" had elected their candidates at q
city election in Decatur, Ill. A later dispatch
from that place denies the story. and says
that there was no Copperhead ticket running,
and that all the candidates elected were radi.
cal Union men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

hatchie at that point. The bridge was saved
and the whole command safely crossed. The
enemy had been so severely punished that
they abandoned the pursuit at point nine
miles above Pontotoc, and did not again
From this point the command marched in
separate columns, Col. Warnings brigade
being charged with guarding the train, and
marching on the right flank, Col. McCrelis in
the center, and Lieut.. Col. Hepburn on the
left, Gen. Smith, with the Attn regulars. pre-.
ceding the command. The command moved
to the vicinity Of Collierville, the 1st brigade
crossing Wolf river at that point. and passing
westward to Memphis, the I'd and Sd proceed
ing Immediately to Germantown, Tenn.
Our loss in killed, wounded and missing
will not exceed ESQ; while that of the enemy
in killed and wounded alone is certainly
more than three times that number.
The captures consisted of about two hun.
dred prisoners, fifteen hundred negroes,
about three thousand horses and mules. The
destruction Of property was immense, con.
sisting Of over 100000 bushels of corn,
several thousand bales of cotton, q large tan.
merry with nearly 1000 hides of government
leather, besides the Mobile and Ohio Railroad
for forty miles. Col. Jesse Forrest, brother
Of the General, is reported by the prisoners
as among the killed. Lieut.. J. X. Catlin, of
the "a Illinois cavalry, and aid dcamp to
Gen. Grierson, is au.ong the missing on our
side.
The gallant I'd Iowa cavalry, under the
command Of Maj. Coon, fought hard and
well, and, as natural consequence, sustained
q heavy loss, they acting as rear guard on
the retreat. The Muscatine companies, A and
G, as far as have been able to learn, lost 10
in killed and wounded. Company A came
out very lucky, having only two wounded
Their names l could not ascertain, but they
are not from the city. Company G lost two
killed and six wounded. Among the wound.
ed is I'd Lieutenant Budd. His wound is
slight, and in the leg above the knee. For
the benefit Of the friends of Ben. E. Lilly,
Charlie Cadle, Charlie Neatly and VIM. Knox,
l will state that they have escaped unhurt.
The I'd Cavalry, together with other regi.
ments Of the command, are now at German.
town, some Is miles from here, on the Mem
phis and Charleston Railroad, and are making
preparations for camp.
Yours, respectfully,
DAVID A. PRossKR.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

No MORE WOMEN ALLOWED TO VIslT THE
FRoNT.-The Nashville Union is requested
"by the highest authority" to announce
that no more passes will be granted to the
wives and families Of officers, to the front Of
any of the armies in this theater of opera
lions. Northern papers will save such per-
sons much useless expense and trouble by
giving publicity to this statement"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

II The Lacrosse Republican, which has
been investigating the matter, gives the fol
lowing as the amount of lumber which will
be manufactured on the Mississippi and its
fr1hutaries.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

Idaho is an Indian word, signifying "1ze
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

Fort Leavenworth to Lawrence, Kansas.
Mr.. Carlisle reported back from the Com.
mittee on Public Lands bill to confirm oea-
tain land claims in California Referred.
The special order was taken up, it being
Mr.. Browns amendment to the bill to pro.
mote enlstments.
Mr.. Brown proceeded to address the Senate
at length in support of his amendment and
the freeing of the slaves as war measure,
and claimed the existence Of the power in
Congress and the Executive to free them.-
He concluded his remarks in favor Of a gen.
eral emancipation policy. Executive session.
Adjourned. gs r-a .o.-sr, .
HoUsE.-Mr. Kasson presented the resolu.
tons of the Iowa Legislature in favor of SOL
diers discharge in consequence of wounds
and disabilities be employed in situations
where they are competent, under the govern
ment, and heartily endorsing the policy of
paying soldiers and sailors of African de-
scent the same as whites for similar services.
The resolutions were referred to the Militia
ry Committee.
The House resumed the consideration of
the gold bill.
On motion of Mr.. Boutwell, the bill was.
amended 50 as to authorize the Secre tsry of
the Treasury to anticipate the payment ~
the interest on the public debt, from time to
time, either with or without interest, as he
may deem expedient.
The gold bill as above explained passed-so,
;, Inc deficiency bill was taken up, and the
.;s concurred in the Senate's appropria-
ton Of sso,0OO,oOO for transportation and
$ls 900, 900 for regular supplies Of the O,,ar.
Department Owing % a d;sa.
greement on the other amendments, the bin
will be returned to tho Senate.
Mr.. Schenck reported from the Military
Committee bill to drop unemployed Major
and Brigadier Generals, &c. =. -
Mr. Cox opposed the present consideration
y pr me olii. Its consideration was postponed
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-11

tie command had resumed the march, the
attack was renewed by the enemy. They
charged into the town Of Okalona while the
command was passing through, but were as
quickly driven out by the 4th regular cavalry,
under Capt. Bowman, the 7th Indiana and
5th Kentucky, under the immediate supervi
sion of Gen. Grierson.
The brigade of Col. McOrellis was for this
day charged with guarding the rear, the
rest Of the command with the train, having
moved out. Col McCrellis was slowly draw
ing off his forces, when desperate charge
was made by the enemy on his front and
tanks. One of his regiments, the I'd Ten
nessee, broke in confusion, and stampeded
the whole brigade. They fell back for some
distance in confusion, but were finally,
through the untiring efforts of Gen. Grierson,
Col. McCrellis and the officers of their re.
spectlve stats, rallied, and the enemy checked.
The LIST and I'd brigades were promptly
brought back and assigned to positions from
which The enemy were repulsed on all sides,
and with terrible slaughter. The fighting
continued until after dark, when the enemy
withdrew, and the command proceeded with
in few miles of the Pontotoc, where it was
halted for few hours to rest. At o'clock
on the morning of the 23d the column was
again put in motion. Just as the rear was
leaving the bivouac, it was again attacked,
but repulsed the enemy. While passing
through Pontotoc a desperate charge was
made by the enemy on our rear guard. In
anticipation Of this, battalion had been dis
mounted and advantageously posted to resist
any attempt which might bs made. On came
the enemy, charging with apparently irresist-
IDLE force, but murderous volley from the
carbines threw them into the utmost confu-
sion, and they fed precipitately, leaving num-
oers dead and wounded on the ground. The
Federal forces moved quietly on, repulsing
ZACH attack Of the enemy with fearful slaugh-
er. A regiment from the advance brigade
Vas pushed rapidly forward to New Albany,
Q secure the bridge and ford on the Talla' |
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by his actions indicates that he don't care.
By this time the balance Of the prisoners
come up, and our worthy gentleman of color,
lifting his great eyes, which contrast so
strongly with the color of his complexion,
and showing his ivory until one might think
there would be found no market for such vast
quantities of that article, exclaims in tone
of surprise, "wall, didn't know youans all
our men," The sell was complete, he having
taken the first to be rebel in disguise But
when he saw more of the Federal uniforms
he had come to the conclusion that they were
" our men,
Our worthy friend, the Captain, being sat.
isfied with experimenting with the negroes,
concluded to amuse the prisoners by repre-
sentng himself to woman living on the
road, as the leader of band of "Yanks,"
and DESTROYS of obtaining few supplies for
his hungry men, who would soon be there
The prisoners being with him and attired in
the garb of "Feds." banished all doubt from
the unsuspecting mind Of the lady, who now
protested to be "good Union woman
though her husband was no doubt in the
rebel army,-and hoped the Captain would
not allow his men to destroy any Of her
property. The Captain Informed her as it
was not late he would as soon ride awhile
longer and feed upon some rebel sympathizer
as to stop so early and tax the liberality Of
one who is true to her country, and leaving
word with her that his rear guard should
modest nothing Of hers, rode on to have a
good laugh with the prisoners over the affair,
at the same time telling them that she would
contrive to have her valuables out of sight by
tie time the rear guard came up, for fear his
orders might not DO obeyed as implicitly as
she might hope.
So the time passed away, and the prisoners
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-07-15

NEW YoRR, July 10 The Tribune Wash
inglpn special says Details Of information
are received in Washington, concerning the
invasion, from which it appears that General
HalIeck on the 9Th received an intercepted
letter from rebel Colonel, saying: Gen.
Ewells corps, with Hamut1u's cavnlry making
over 10000, was ordered to march to Harper 4
Ferry. Washington is left almost destitute
Of men, and poorly defended by new militia.
1t is thought that our forces are ample TO take
the city. Although orders read Harper
Ferry, my own belief is we will 60 more di-
Get to Washington
Washington was tc have been attacked on
Sunday night but il was delayed until Mon.
day, when Early received such information
as made him TO abandon il, causing great dis
Subtraction among his subordinate otlicers and
men, who believed everything entirely safe
The Times Washington special ssys while
the military men estimated the rebel force at
10000, Union scout has nvowed to Secre
taty Stanton that he slept the night before in
Longstreets camp, and that bis forces we're
eDcamped near Manassas Junction
The Washington Star of yesterday says -
Our pursuing forces we're in Montgomery
county, Maryland, near the Fulton cross roads
The rebels are recrossng the Potomac with
their main force opposite PoolesVile
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LATEST NE Ws.
AFTERNOON REPORT.


NEw YoRK, July l6 The latest news from
Sherman is as follows
CHATTANOOGA, July IL - Rebels burned
the rAilrotd and common bridges across the
Chattahoche6 river yesterday sherman
crossed above and below the bridge, and Of
fected a secure lodgment on the south bank.
The rebels have abandoned their strong forti.
6cations on Chaitahochee heights, being again
effeetuaIly aanked It is uncertain what di.
rection they have gone. Our communica-
tons are in favorable condition
II. --latest news from Petersburg, is to Wednes.
day morning, when heavy skirmishiog was
going on
0fieial dispatches from the rebel General
Jones, 4th inst, represents the repulse of the
federal forces near Charleston, with q loss OF
coo men. They all confirm the capture Of
two rebel guns, but states that the rebel picket
lines are re-estabhshed, tbe Federals hastily
falling back The monitors and gun boats
were in Stono Inle: firing on the rebel lines
heavily, N.U.
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Rsport Of the Capture of Petersburg By
Gen. GrnuV

NEw YoRE July Il The Commercial
says that prominent banking house in Wall
street received dispatch from their Wash.
ingtog branch this morning wblch states that
Grants forces have occupied Petersburg We
have received nothing confrmalory of this
statement
The. Commercial has a private. dispslch
from Washington to n Wall street banker
states that sheridan, with his entire cavalry
force, has been dispatched to interrupt the
rebel raiders and had reachsd Hanover Court
Housa
A Washington dispatch to the Philndelphia
Inquirer dated July Ia, 3 A. NJ, says:-Tho
enemy began their re reat acro@the Potomac
abont ~ O'clock last night They had heid
Rockville, about five miles ffom the Potomac,
as their hase Of operations.
This morning osr forces started in pursuit,
and we may yea be able to intercept their re.
treat sonih. They are carrying their plum
der, as we'll as impressed citizens, with them
Our losses will not exceed 500 in ell We
made considerable captures
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-07-15
Secretary Fesssndsn ana tho New York
banks.

NEw YORK, July H.--At the Convention
of Railroad Officers here to-day, the ratss Of
freight were increased twenty per cent,
The Commeroal says the Bank Commitiee
have adjourned until tomorrow. No resn L
had been reached relative 70 the loan. Mr..
FesseDden proves a strict construction ~ and
declares that the law is against his making
the State banks depositsries Of Government
bonds, or accepting payment on hcconnt Of
loans otherwise lhan in legal tenders The
probability at present appears to be that the
banks will yield 10 the Secretatyb We've, end
take loan Of ffty millions, payable Ia in
stallments as wide apart az possible as posi-.
BILE. AT present II seems most likely that the
loan would be upon seyen.lhirly notes, now
legal tender HH' w ''.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-07-15
MORNING REPORT.
sherman within siH miles Of Atlanta
Nsbels MOI Fe-e eroassd Ihe PnInmac.

sherman Within siH miles Of Atlanta
hsbsis NOT re-erosssd the Potomac.
WAsHIEGToS, July ID Dispatch received
here last night announces that Sherman mr.
my was within miles o Atlanta. ..,s.
Up 10 o'clock tbs morning Il was not as.
certained that the Rebels had re-crossed the
Potomac, although they had sent over most
Of their plnndet
An extra says info nation accumulated
strengthens The conclusion that the rebel
force was SO 900 strong. l.
They entered Maryland with 81 pieces OF
cannon, Many Of their troops are dsmount
cd caVslrymen.
Gen Gilmore was this forenoon thrown
from bis horse at the head Of the troops now
tollowing,th rebels, and severely Injured on
the ankle. Emery temporarily takes bis
place I4al
Ii is reported that th, rebels yesterday we're
crossing their main forces at Seneca, aud op.
posite Pooesville, and their advance was ih
morning along roads ia London, leading In
The direction Of Ashby's Gap
Cannonading was heard in the neighbor
hood Of Seneca early this morning.
Our cavalry have been harrassing aud an.
noying the enemys rear No definite result
Of operations has yet been received other than
that number Of prisoners have been cap.
tured. '"''
Nothing known here Of the occupation OF
Petersburg BY Grant, nor have we any in.
telligencs as to the intentions Of Gen, Sher
idAn flNI ~ l.fIi 7 P" ... t.'' 1Ah tN
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Notice to Bridge Builders.
AUpToR's orroE, MoErooMERy Co., ONO,
DANrnn. lnIN & 1874 [

AuprroR's orFior, MoETooMERy Co., ONO,
DArroH July s, 1854
GEALED proposals To- tho Construction Of n wooden
- bridge over the Great Miami NJ DAYTON below the
hall Road Bridge Will b reooiy d Rt this O1ce until
l2oclOck hhou, on Monday the lat Of August ne n
PropOsals viii also be received ht this office unul
the time owe mentioned, ior the construction of a
W re- Suspension Bridge over the r1Ver at the tame
place
Proposals for Masonry and superstrtcture To be
made separately aud m striot accordance with the
lans and specifications on file In this once The
Commissioners will Of course eKerol their right 10
reject all bids Il they soc proper o do so
THOMAS y. LOWF,
jny9w1w Auditor M q O.
Dayton Journal and Cncdnat Gazette, please eopy
three times Daily aud Wetky II time.
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COMMERCIAL.
Dayton MnrkeI.

DAYTON, July 10
HARSHMANS FLOUR--Red wheat,
Wholesale $ll 90, Retail $lI 60.
WHEAT-$l 90
CORN--l00 Sheled 90G9l00
OATS--70
RYE 46Ml so.
BARLEY--$l 20
COFFEE-66@60
SUGAR-25@2R
MoLASSES--SI 40 per gal
RlCE-l8c per H.
TOBACCo-Sl OO@l 60 per ~
S0APS-lbo per ~
STARCH-l24c per ID.
HARD REFINED SUGAR-40c per H.
COFFEE SUGAR-33c per ib
LED-20o per NJ
SHoT-s4 25 per sack
SPICES-All advanced fifty per cent
BROWN SHEETlNG MUSLlN-80@s5c
per yard,
PRINTS-4O@6Oc per yard
EGGS-25per doz
WHlSKY--l 70.
CHEESE. .-l5@20
DRIED PEACHES-25922.
DRIED APPLES-l5042O
BEANS--Per bushel 81 6O@3 90.
HAY--Timothy $is@2O per ton.
TEAS--$2 6OCa2 90
RIoE-l5als per h.
LARD--l6@ls.
BUTTER-2O@2s.
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Rebels REI RhTEI'sg s's 81 ~ cue Srf.' E.i, Rear

WASHINGTON, Jolly Ia Reports from the
army Of tue Potomac ssy tbe rebels have, ma
neuVeted their troops In n manner which seems
10 aueur an attack on our rear.
From last secounts Hills corps was mass
iog around our left with the intention, say
military men, OF getting in our rear
Tuesday morning the rebels made dem
onsiratiou on Jerusalem road, apparently for
the purpose Of attacking our troops, but being
confronted by ample force changed their de-
sign