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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-08
HAPPIER LXEII.

CHATTER LAPu.
 An Act authorizing the Governor to appoint
 Inspectors of Boilers.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Assembly conven- ed
 SEc. l. There shall be appointed by the governor one person for each of the congress ional district in this state, who shall be an in spector of steam boilers used for manufactur ing and mechanical purpose, and who shall have the powers and perform the duties here, matter specified, aud who shall hold office for three years from the date of his appointment.
 SEQ. 2. That the said inspector shall, as of ten as once in each year, carefully inspect eye- spect every steam boiler which is used for any manufacturing or mechanical purpose in if, upon such inspection, they find such boiler to be in good working order, and free from ell weakness and defects, they shall give csrtif- cate of inspection to that effect to the person or persons using any boiler for any manufac- turing or mechanical purpose, as aforesaid. SEC. 3. It shall be the duty Of said lnspec. tors if they find any boiler not to be in good working order. from any cause. or not strong or free from all defects, to advise and recIm mend the owners or lessees of such boiler as 1 to what repairs, if any are necessary, ia order to put such boiler in good working order, and in sound condition. and if the advice and re- commendation of such inspector shal! be dis regarded by the owner or lessee ofsuch boiler, such inspector may call in the inspector from an adjoining district, and if they agree that said boiler is not in good working order and in sound condition, they shall give written no tice to the owner or lesses of such boiler, not to use the same until such repairs are made as the said inspectors shall specify; or if said in spectors are of opinion that said boiler is ut terly worthless or that it's use will endager the public safety, they shall forbid using the same altogether.
 SEQ. 4. If any person shall neglect or re- fuse to have the boiler or boilers used by them inspected or shall carry 8 greater pressure of steam than is allowed by said certificate they shall pay fine not exceeding two hundred dollars and if any person shall use any boil CT, the use of which has been for bidden by the inspectors, he shall pay fine not exceed ing one thousand doiiars, or suffer imprison- ment in the jail not exceeding six months, or shall be punished by such fine and imprison- ment both, at the discretion of the court.
 SEC. 5. The fees of said inspectors shall be three dollars for such boilers, so inspected, which sum shall in all cases be paid by the owner or lessee of the boiler or boilers inspec- ted, Provided, that this act shall not be in operation in any city or town having system of boiler inspection of its own, unless such city or town shall in regular meeting accept the same.
 Approved, July 9th, 1864.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-08
duty of every loyal State to sustain the cred it and promote the use of the national cur

s Resoleed. That we. approve the position ta- ken by the government that the people of the United States never regarded with indiffer snce the attempt of any European power te overthrow by force, Or to supplant by fraud, the Institutions of any republican govern ment on the western continent, and that they V, view with extreme jealousy, as menacing to tho peace and independence of this our coun- try, the efforts of gay such power to obtain new footholds for monarchisal governments, sustained by foreign military force in near proximity to the United States.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-08
.Bisllop & Sedgwick,

nEAtERS in DRY GOODS. READY MADE ID Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Croskery, Groceries, &c., &c., West Street, Eitchheld, Conn. "'t'a 'f ", -r sal
 !sS. k.sNisNof. a- sss-. I. 5. sEDaWloK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-08
Chas. Hotchkiss & Son,

wOLCoTTvILLE, CONN.,, DRACTICAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILD H FRS, Manufacturers of Sash. Doors Blinds. Mouldings, &c., and Dealers Tn Lumber of all kinds.
 Saving and Flaming done Ut short notice. March 4, 1861. tf 46
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-08

Col. Mctcalf of Kentucky mado Union speech at public meeting, not long ago. at which he related an anecdote of Gen. McClel- Ian, showing how he regarded the rebel leader He -said -,- ..---. ,dn fs my sts orsnat fst 2" 1eans Sep0 tion l said to him that Jeff Davis was a scoun drel and a repudiator. He Mcclellan strengthened himseis up quickly. and said "l Davis is perfect gentleman. and will not dc anything unbecoming gentleman" We'll. i civil devil who is iustigating all this murder is his beau ideal of perfect gentleman" l hope our country will never be cursed with his nor ality and virtue at the head of affairs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-08

The Democratic National Convention which gathered at Chicago on the 29th of August. and presented the names of GEoRaE B. Mo GILLIAN for President, and GEORGE H. PEN DLEroS for Vice President, likewise agreed Ca adopted the following .a
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-08

i4r.e ,7js3 IsaaA
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
PETERS l. co.

These Pitters are prepared, in pure Bourbon
Whisky from combination of overtwenty diff
ferent binds OF roots, banks and herbs, which
act in perfect concert one with the other, pre-
pared from the original formula given by the
great chief, Red Jacket, to DIR. Chaplin, who used
them successfully in his practice for many years,
and by their use gained so great popularity in
the treatment and cure of dyspepsia, liver COM
plant, constipation, Sick and nervous headache,
fever and ague, and all diseases arising from
torpid liver or indigestion. Persons suffering
from either of these loathsome diseases win
find a sure cure by the use OF these Bitters,
which are perfectly pure and free from all those
drugs and posons usually put up iii such prepa
rations and palTied off ON an unsuspect1ns pub
lie. A single trial will convince he most skep
tical that in the RED JACKET there is virtue
which no other bitters possess.
They strengthen and invigOrate the system.
They are unequaled for general debility.
They are q sure cure for dyspepsia. -,-.
They give a good and healthy appetite. -e.-.
They assist digestion. ~ g..
They are the best slim liant in existence:
j They are snre preventive oil Fever and Ague.
They relieve constipation.
They cure Nervous Headache.
They are perfectly pure and palatable. q.
They make the debilitated strong, and restore
70 strength the exhausted.
Aged persons and delicate females Will find
they can save large doctors bills by the use Of
these Bitters.
Beware OF counterfeits. The Red Jacket Bit
ters are only sold in bottles with our name
hJoxy,, IN the side Our
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
YALE OF SWAMP LANDS.

Pursuant to an order of the Board of Super.
visors of Muscatine county. Iowa, will offer ut
public sale, at the Court House, in the city OF
Muscatine, on Monday, the 9TH day CT January,
A. d. 1865, the following described swamp lands
belonging to said county, to wit:
The 5 f Il of the W 4 sec q, township !6,
wesr-i0 acres. s.- -rtt
The W Lof NEA of s W. a, sec q, township
II, r weSt--l2O acres. T,--t
The S FL sec14. township &c, R3W-leo acres;
The w EA and N z "a of sec 4. and n w
x Of N Z II of sec .. township II, II W-l6G
acres. o.. ..-0t . aQ
Lot No sec Is, township IS, R4 W--!es s5-loO
acres. --F1
The E 4 s Ei4 of sec 4, township 76, r. We
acres.
. The w rs w Il sec B. township 70, r 4W-so
acres, s.i -
The S W Il NV ID sec B. township rs R4 W-4o
acres.
The WNsWA sec TO- township76R 4W-4o
acres.
The n w fr114 Of W a sec Is, township rs, r
2W-38 42-lO0 acres. -
, The E a S EL sec lS, towship IS, R2WAe
acres. ..-,@t
The above lands will be sold in 40 acre trscts
near practicable. Sale to take place at
o'clock y. IN. Terms cash.
JOSEPH CRANE,
Chairman Board Of Supervisory.
Auscatine: Nov %, IS64-dWGW.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
TREES! TREES!!
Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees,
EyERGREENs, GRAPE VINES, ROSE BUSH.
ES, Small FRUITS,
House Ptants, Strawberries &C., &c.

The subscribers wish to inform their old GU
toners and all who may wish TO plant any KIND
Of trees. that Mr. s. Stacy will remain In Musca-
tine o part Of tht coming winter for the purpose
Ct receiving orders, a.,
The liberal patronage bestowed upon us the
past year encourages us to hope for a cont1nu-
aance Of fayOrs. and il shall be our endeavor to
iii ali orders entrusted to us with care, and to
deliver our trees i'll the best possible conditlon
we still represent the nursery OF W. q l;
smith, at Geneva, N. y, one OF the largest and
most reliable concerns in America. Messrs.
Smith have been engaged in the nursery bust bust.
ness for tn. past twenty-five years, and have
earned a reputation for reliability second tc
none in the land; and their trees have long be. u
noted for being the best formed and healthiest
of any ever brought to the western country;
we wish to call the especial attention OF all 10
q new evergreen for trimming yards, walks
cemetery lots &C., called Russian or Fan sav1n:
It is very hardy, holds its deep green color
through the winter, and forms peauiiiui Dor
der for walks. We can furnish plants the com.
NO snrIlg of suitable size for transp planting 1t
nav be seen in the Muscatipe cemetery, as we
brought,a few plants of it here lastsprlng,'
Flaats OF Russell's great prnllnc strawnefry
oa'' a'so W II. & H. BALDWIN,
nov26dwsm. VS.. >. aenera1 agent.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

A A lady passing along the street,
one morning, noticed Il little boy scat
tering salt upon the sidewalk. for the
purpose of clearing the ice. We'll I'm
sure" said the lady, . that's real benev-
oienee" Is, No o, it amt, lma'am,' re-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
W1zz2Hz2z1
AND FLUX.
ERA MIXTURE
s TRI C X l. A y DIS

A n T Lei OLER RIA MIXTURE.
Is u composition OF astringents, absorbents
sttmulants and carminatives, which every ply
stefan Acknowledgements the only preparation that
will effect q permanent cure of Diarrhoea and
dysentery. This anti-cholera mixture is now ia
use in several of our army hospitals, where il
gives the greatest satisfaction. 1t has saved the
lives Of thousands Of our soldiers and citizens,
and we will guarantee it to be the best remedy
in the world for diarrhtea and siysintery.
Mr.. Woods. Of Covington, Ky, will be most
happy to satisfy any one MS to the virtue of
striclsland's Anti.Cholera Mixture: in fact, we
have great number of testimonials from pa
tients who have been cured after being pro-
nounced incurable by their physicians-some
after king only one bottle ofStrfcklands Anti
Cholera Mixture. Ifyon suffer with Darrhna
and Dysentery try one bottle. i
SO l. D ERSi
You ought not to be without such valuable
medicine. The Cincinnati National Union, OF
April cath, says that thousands of our soldiers
have been saved by Observation-Disclosures Anti
Cholera Mixture. .'.-'s
For sale by druggists az so cents per bottle.
General Depot. East 18th st, Cincinnati, Ohio.
For sale by all the druggists in Muscatine,
my30daw1y--monday6t uesday. 5.t.Iiti.,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

OHIO AND MASSACHUSETTS. - Ohio
did well, but Massachusetts did better.
The Boston Traveller thus puts the case
Some Ohio Republicans boosted that
they would cast greater majority for
Lincoln than Massachusetts,, but the re-
suit puts the Old Bay State far ahead
Even without the help of the soldiers,
Massachusetts, gives over seventy-five
thousand Union majority. The MAORI
ty for Mr.. Lincoln in Ohio is q. 752.-
The soldiers vote, it is estimated, will
add 10000 to the majority, making to-
tai of 81, 49,. If tho Massachusetts sol
diers in the field had voted, the majori-
ty for Mr.. Lincoln would have been at
least 1907 900.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

s1N Dryden's vie complained that lie
was always reading and took little no
tice of her 81 wish,' said she, II was
"a book, and then should enjoy more Of
your company" YES, my dear re-
piled Dryden, II wish you were q book
--but a" Almanac. mean for then I
could change yOuevery year.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
CEO. A. PRINCE " CO.'S
AUTOMATIC ORGANS,
School Organs and Melodeons.
Thousand now I'm Use.
Every Instrument Warranted for FSue Years.

Every Instrument Warranted for F1pe Years.
In presenting the AUTOMATIC ORGAN, we bold.
~ announce the greatest triumph in musical
Instruments of the age. During the past hall
century the French and Germans have manu-
featured reed instruments with double bellows.
and two pedals for the feet to operate, but the
want OF the reversed or exhaustion bellows
(Which is the only bellows used in our instru-
mentsl made 1t impossible for them to produce
the mellow, rich and musical tone for which our
Instruments are celebrated. 49,
was that both feet being occupied, no sopportu-
nifty was offered for the management of the
swell. Within the past two years, instrument
constructed on this European plan of &" double
blowers have been manufactured In this
country. and to cOunteract this difficultyIwant
OF swelD q lever has beer projected from the
center OF the instrument to act upon the swell.
and operated by the knee. The Inconvenience
and cOntortiOn necessary to effect this object
are disagreeable enough to a gentleman, hut to
q lady the use OF such an appendage is nearly
impossible.
Our automatic device obviates this difiiculty.
entirely, the simple act of blowing with more or
less force giving the desired inc rease decrease
in the volume of tone.
For seventeen years the superior excellence OF
our melodeOns has not been questioned, and for
two years past the enormous demand has made
1t impOssibeiOr us to meet our orders promptly.
With our increased facilities we feel warranted
in assuring our patrons that their oroers will
he promptly met, and solicit continuance Of
their patronage. -.=ni
ks-A liberal discount to clergy men, churches
and schools. Address
X GEO. A. PRINCE & CO., Buffalo,N Y.
GEO. A. PRINCE 4 CO., Chicago, III.
~ An Illustrated Catalogue, with full des.
cription of styles, sent free to any address.
r0x.s( 3c syv,ly
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
DR.. WRlchT's
REJUVENhTING ELIXIR!
Or, ESSENCE OF LIFE,
Prepared from Pure Vegetable Extracts contain
Ing nothing in1uPl0ns - tue
most delicate.
"As the Pheanix

re: eff f.: "a she. q sns. e, r.. r,
r. rsiavsssss the :y.ir a.d sSsres.s di.sass.
eN- The Rejuvenatpg Elixir 10 the result Of mod.
srn discoveries In the vegetable kingdom; being
an entirely and abstract method Of cure, irres.
pectiye Of all the old and worn out systems.
~ This medicine has been tested by the mola
aninent medical men OF the day, and by them pro-
neunccd 70 be Of the greatess medical discovsrss
" One bottle will cure general Debility.
" few doses cures Mysteries In females.
N- One bottle cures Papitation Of the Heart.
e. q From one to three bottles restores the 'aaAN.
pess and full vigo. OF youth.
~ Few doses restores the appetite.
a. Three bottles cure the worst case q YnDs-
tency.
NV A few doses cures the low spirited.
i~ One bottle restores mental power.
ETA fep doses restores the organs Of generation.
az Al few doses bring the rose to the cheek.
~ This medicine restores to manly vigor aAd
robust health the poor debilitated, worn.doWn md
despaiing.
" The ilstless, enervated youth, the over-task.
ed Of business, the victim Of nervous depression,
frua. peakness Of a singls organ, will all md imme
date and permanent relief BY the Use OF this ElxS
or Essence Of Life.
~ Price. - per bottle or three bottles for ss.
and forwarded by Express, on receipt OF money
10 any address. ...
TO- The Cherokee pills and Reju.
vCnatinS Elixir, are sold BY all enterprisinl
Druggists IN the clVlii1eu Wofu. O0mo unPfiRcpAe3
dealers, however, try to sell worthless compounds
In place Of these; those which they can purchase q
cheap price, and make more money BY SEN
Ing, than they can on these medicines Az you value
your health, aye, the health Of your future on.
spring, do not be deceived by such unprncipled
Druggists ask for these medicines and take no 9TH.
ers If the Druggist will not buy them for you, en-.
close the money In letter, and We will send then
20 you by Express securely sealed and packed, tree
from observation.
Ladies' or Gentlemen can address 10 In perfect
confidence, stating fully and plainly their diseases
and symptoms, we treat all diseases OF chronic
nature In male or female. Patients need not hesl.
tate because Of their inability to visit u.s. ~ We have
treated patients successfully In all portions OF the
civilized globe, by correspondence. i
Patients addressing will please state plainly al
the symptoms Of their complaints, and write Post.
Office, County, State and name Of writer, plain. and
tncl1se postage stamp for reply.
", SIND oUr So page P,nsphlet free 70 any ad'
dress. Address 81 letters for Pamphlets or advice IN
the proprirtors, a
Or. W. r. MERWlN d CO.,
s-- No. g Liberty street. New York.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

For medicinal and tabeuses, which are perfect
Nv pure and need only be tried to be appreciated.
None genuine unles they have our gold label On
each bottle, and our initials pressed in wax aVef
the cork.
the country. Call for oar Goods and take no
other,
Circulars to he trade supplied Oh application
10 BENNETT PETERS q CO., - !
ProprieJors, a River ST., Chicago.
Sold by j. ii. CANON & Co. anu dRAHAH
BROTHERS, Muscat.ne. ..t-t
May Is dtwly .5 s-e -..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
WIT AND WISDOM.

Time has made life too long for our
hopes, but too brief for our deeds.
The inventor Of printing was no fool !;
but he caused myriads to make fools of
themselves.
When landlord shows you excessive
civility, be sure he expects to put it
down in the bill.
Soft soap, in some shape, pleases all
and generally speaking, the more I've
you put into it the better.
eff you wish to appear agreeable"
says Talleyrand ''yOu must consent to
be taught many things which you know
already"
Nothing il so.fallible as human judg-
ment, but nothing SO pitlless. The one
black spot in our hearts-the DEVILS
share in us-is that the general impulse
IL to believe the worst.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

\ "CEINoLINE" CATASTROPHE Our
lady readers should take warning from
the subjoined awful bal! room catustro-
phe so thriilingly described. The poet
vouches for the truth of his brief but
touching narrative:
While twirling IN til graceful! dance,
And trying ever; charm to cnlance
She paused and i!us!c,i! while o'e.
Her cheeks ran tears how Pride was crusild
;hc string she hat; trusted t. had hurst e..
Her hoops lay On tie Ii uri
she gathered them UD and RAJ! lis speedily RS
possible to the dressing rooin- and from
thence home, a..d iar several weeks was seen
luOrti ..-.-..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
GOODS.

English and German HrOcatelles,i
English and German DanaaSks, 10 4
French Lasting Damask, .ps ! =
Heavy Stripe Reps,
Embr oidered White Muslin and Netting,
LEMP SELLS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
This is all Dyspepsia! Dyspepsia!
AND GOES DYSPEPSIA. CURE!
f. Guaranteed tn Cure Won at Once

This is all Dyspepsia! Dyspepsia!
AND GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE
Is Guaranteed to Cure you at Once.
-Is1 Therefore, depend upon this
.r Worlds Great Eemedy ~
Whenever you are Dyspeptic. p.
=, tC.t.AGiera Morbus and Lyse,itery. and for
tine 81 cuN lLle al any kline oil disorder that
originates 81 proceeds from a di:Oldered state
d. thr
u Stomach and Bowels. =
Give ear, all ye people, tbs truthful and sure,
No n,et.i:ine equals Goes Worlds Dyspepsia
indigestion and Dyspepsia yield at once to its
sick headache, sick stomach in less than an
A' =
Debilitattd, weakened, nc appetite, no life,
No desire to labor in the worlds h1sy STRIFE,
Your food distressing You every llne yon eat
, bid you he OF good cEeer. for bring relief.
Ne prom ise !ousN pom our honor. our nam G,
Tocure the worst or forfeit price and lame;
No case OF dyspe phia was ever known 70 enoure,
When gr"ppied and seized by Goes dyspepsia
Cure, IN
i.---...s 90 H... .Tt'.. III
u, why viii Sc suffer from cramps, cole aho
pain, i-.-
Nausea. ut the stomach, htartbuin, fevered
& brain, ~.
Distress in the bow els cholera morbus and liv-
er complaint,
When our Worlds Grca, Remedy cures In Al
instant? 20
Are you weak al The 81 oInaci, BROKE Ii down, IN
q ldisp .sed,
Reste S. and l.,nguid, constant desire for repose?
Your food does not sire ngthen, your energy IL
gone -,
Cae bottle of our Cure" makes you healthy
and strong.
We bid the afflicted dyspeptic "good cheer"
Renewed vigor, returned health, to all so dear,
Is certain result--it follows as sure
AS YOU swallow u dose Of Coe Dyspeps1aCure.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

sa, a Dutchman and his intended
appeared before a newly installed Dutch
squire, to be married. Bidding then to
join hands, the squire began:--
"Hans dosh you lofe this woman so
mootch AZ you can ~
"Yaw," replied Hans.
katherine, dosh you lofe Hans SO
mootch as You can?'
mo" promptly replied Katerine.
"Dosh you lofe him enuff to marry
him?"
"Yaw." replied katerine.
"Vell den; I bronouced you man and
womans.'
Hans asked the charge.
''Oh! nothing, nothing replied the
squire, "if you ish satisfied l ish too
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

DUPLEX SKIRTS .... -.
Of every size and style. Old prices maintain :
ed at DUNSMoHE I" nA"noS'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
Bilious .zaIadse.. sc, Sc.

In whatever form disease attacks the liver, it
is repeled and eXterninated by this searching,
painless, and irresistible curative. Bilious
mittents, bilious purging, and ali the ordinary
disorders OF the organs indicated by pain in the
OF the whites the eyes, weakness and debility,
DC, are relieved and removed by the remedy
with Il celebrity which astonislles the sufferers
ulty have abandoned, resort with confidence to
this powerful anti-bilious agent, and n restora-
ton to heaIti, anu activity will be the unvary-
ing result. ..l .t.. s. ...-.. a.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23

Disorders Of the Stomach

Are the soarces of the deadliest naladies. The
effect is vitate all the fluids OF the body and
to send poisoned stream through all the chan
nels of circulation. Now, what is the operation
OF the Pills? They cleanse the bowels, regulate
the liver, bring the relaxed irritatcd stomach
into a natural condition, and, acting through
the secretive organs upon tn blood itself change
the state of the system from sickness to health,
by exercising simultan eous and wholesome ef-
feet upon alIits parts and functions.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-12-23
NUARDIAN'S NOTICE.

10 L0et1 D. Pococx: HIa isi.t
You are hereby notified that your Guardian,
Richard Cadle, has applied to the County Court
Of Muscatine county. and state of Iowa,
for license to sell the west half OF the north
west quarter OF section five % i'll township sew
enty-seven I'll, north OF range one west IN said
county, and that the hearing OF said applica-
Monday OF January A. D. 1854 at ten o'clock a.
M of said day, At which time you can appear
and oppose said application, or a default will be
entered and said license viii be granted.
RiCdAKIb GABLE,
M Guardian of Lloyd ID. Pocock.
nOva5w4w. So
|DEApLES DIME NOVELS,
ID at BUKNETT'S.
TIME TAX LAW,
w at BURNETTS.