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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04

The Mu4ratine Courier is reiterating
the alectioneering roorbaclSs of the New
York iti,.'id and Chicago Times. 1t de-
cIs.cc> lhat if Lincoln is elected there
viii De Il draft for million more men
before The lst Of January, that no sub
a:isutcs will be received, and that the
war i. 20 he continued till the white
people OF the seeded States are eXter-
IL uGtcd. Il appeals TO its readers to
''f1uiembcT that more war means a mus
ket forced on The shoulder Of every able
bodied man in the country"
Just think Of it! \ political party
appea!ing in behalf Of its candidates
aud its principles to the cOptjolice Of Mt
.l,3.eyican people,. and manufacturing
falsehoods for that purpose. What an
insult to every man having spark OF
manhood remaining!
JEFF. DAVIS ANXIOUS FOR TIL: Sue
CESS OF THE NORTHERN PEACE. PARTY
In his speech at Columbia, S. c., as
reported in the Richmond papers, jeff.
Davis said:
~ believe it is in the power Of the
men of the Confederacy to plant oul
banners on the banks of the Ohio
where we may say to the Yankees, Be
quiet or we shall teach you another les
SON. Within the next thirty days
therefore, let all who are ahsentees, OF
who ought to be in the army, &C
promptly to their ranks. Let tresi. nc
tories c1'oarn our arms, and the peace
party, i there be such at the North, cd1
elect its candidate. But whether ;
peace candidate is elected or not, Yam
kee instinct will teach him that it i:
better to end the war, and leave us t
| the endowment Of our own rights. y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04

Ray An Irishman says: 'It's a great
pleasure to be alone, especially when
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04

el~ Jeff. Davis said at Columbia, S.
G. Oct 4th: "Let fresh victories crown
our arms, and the peace party of the
North can elect it's candidate"
And the reverse of the proposition is
true: if the Southern peace party of the
North elects its candidate, General Nc
Clellan, fresh victories, nay, final victo-
ries, will crown the rebel arms. Re-
mem Der this when You 90 to the polls
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04
\ JUST UGGGsTI0N.--tierrit Smith,
that valiant aboiiti2nist. writes very
saDsibiv as follows:

Pardon me for saying that the eve of the l'geS-
i,ieitial election is not the time to he making
an issue with Mr.. Iiucoln, in regard TO either
his real or supposed errors. Fer, il is highly
proba Ole that we shall need 10 concentrate upon
him the votes of all the loya! voters in order to
dcieat tie dSioyai candidate. Issues with the
the only ones we can afford 10 make before the
election The election OF no loyal man. now
ever faulty he may lie, destroy the Eation.-
But HE election OF whatever Jisioyal man will.
Strong asiS your dislike OF some of Mr.. Iinco!n's
measures, You wiz not suffer it to stand III the
WY OF your voting TO save the Union, or of en-
treat if;r OF hers o do
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04

Va!iandigha'a, the traitor, goes FOX
Mcclellan.
wall, the notorious New Jersey Coy
parhead and traitor, is for Mcclellan.
Every man who claalors for peace and
dis.racaful submission to traitors, il
Mcclellan man.
Every man who utters the standing
lie that the "Aboiitionists commenced
the war is for Mcclellan.
Every rebel General, Colonel, and
Captain, are III favor q the election of
Geo. 3. Mcclellan.
Every knight Of the Golden Circle
j. Tor McCiellan..
Every officer who has been dishOnor
adj; dismissed from the army will vote
:;or McCieIlan.
Every contractor who has been de
tected in detrauding the government
.,u2zas for McCla Ian.
Every deserter from the army i, fox
Mcclellan.
Every man who voted agains; ile
| Law allowing t!lc soldier vote goes for
Mcclellan.
| Every man interested in the rebel
loan, such as the British rebel agent,
Augustus Belmont, of New Ierk, is a
wa.n, friend OF Mcclellan.
Such is the character of the leading
supporters of Mcclellan. Friends of
the Onion, what think We Of them?
azessry Winter Eavia's Choice OF Evils.
4! Something better can be said than
that loyal men are under The necessity
OF voting Tor Mr.. Lincoln as choice
Of evils. But there are certainly some
who SO regard it, and Henry Winter
Davis, Of Maryland, makes out a strong
case, even on that ground
Il is, gentlemen, OUR misfortune, that
neither of the gentlemen who are COM
peting for the Presidential chair is oil
high commanding character and heroic
cast, capable OF leading IA great people
in a great emergency, to accomplish
great deeds, but that both are what thu
men standing behind them are ; for Me
Cielian, if he should become President
would be but clay in the hands OF ths
potter, and Eaiiand:ghan, Wood, Long
Harris and Seymour would mould tina
lciay in whatever form they prefer. Be
Ehiild Mr.. Lincoln stands the great en-
, lightened Republican party-men o
, undyipg determination--men who ar,
determined to stand by the republic IN
ii! they so down or save it they Will
not allow him to submit or TO fail. Who
f shall take the control OF the Government
: the peace congress that is foreshadow
ed st Chicago or the war congress tina
is foreshadowed at Baltimore? Witt
the triumph or defeat of the latter, tn,
republic will be either saved or lost II
this great emergency, irrespective of al
estimates Of personal capacity, irre
: spective Of any opinion respecting tn
the conduct or temper Of the inqiyidua
t to be charged for the time being Will
the executive functions, the great truti
confronts us thag if George b. McClel
: Ian is elected, Vanandigham aud hi
o party will control him, and if Mr.. Lin
n | coin is elected, ben Wade and the mel
!. that stands with him are the president
y and rulers of the republic. That is IA:
: opinion OF this contest and its nltimat
results.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04


No money will be received FOX orders
except coin, United States notes. or
notes Of the National banks. and orders
cannot be paid ia any ether currency
y money order is rendered invalid IN
less it is presented TO the postmaster on
whom it is drawn within ninety lays
from its date: but the Postmaster Cen
erai can issue q new order Oh the app,'-
cation OF the payee upon the payment OF
n second fee. The same course is to he
pursued III case the order is lost. IN
this case the payee is to fnriiisi q state
ment, under oath, that the order has
been lost or destroyed, accompanied by
the certificate OF the postmaster that ii
has not been paid, and will not be paid
if therca tier presented. The payee may
transfer his order to another person by
endorsing it upon the back. Persons,
therefore, residing at places other than
those Designated in the list OF money
order Offices an avail themselves Of the
advantages OF this system but M order
cannot DE endorsed twice. IN com
menc;ng the operation OF the system il
has been deemed eNpedient to begin
with the larger postotfices only. A list
Of money-order offices will be found a
the postotfice in this city. Those il
iowa are Muscatine, Dubuque, Daven
port, Burlington, Keokuk and Des
moines The total number in the Unit
cd States is one hundred and thirtynine
Should circumstances warrant the mum
Der will speedily be increased.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04

Hss- What loyal American has yet
forgotten to honor the memory of the
lion-hearted Phil. Kearney? Of Nc
Clellan's retreat from Malvern Hill, this
is what Gen. Kearney said:
81, Phil. Kearney, an old soldier, en-
ter my solemn protest against this order
for retreat. We ought, instead Of re-
treating, to follow up the enemy and
take Richmond. And in full view of
the responsibility OF such declaration,
/ say to you all, such an order can only
be prompted by cowardice or treason"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04

DE Official returns have now been
received from all the counties in Penn
sylyania except one-Forrest-which is
reported to have given ID Democratic
majority. Exclusive of this the Demo
Gratis have 1853 majority in the State on
the home vote; the figures Standing
Democratic vote, 4o,O23; Union, 1867.
Of course the Union majority from the
soldiers vote will far more than over
come this small Copperhead surplus.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04

B-, Two years of war;" said Henry
Ward Beecher, OH Sunday night, "and
we have conquered half the rebel terri
tory, hold the keys of the whole, and
have nearly destroyed the military
strength of the rebellion in the field
All this in two years of war;" -Four
years you mean," said bystander.-
mo" responded Mr.. Beecher, + said
two years of war. In the first two Gen
eral Mcclellan was in command"
ns- Strike for your rights !" squeal-
ed a Mcclellan orator in Newark, mild
ly argumentatIve against the lawfulness
Of the draft, and tenderlySpbjective to a
continuance of the war.
A soldier on a pair ofSanitary crutch-
es : " If you wasn't both a coward and
a traitor, you would be at the front,
striking at the rebellion. That's the
only kind of striking that ought to be
done now a-days.'
" RCSo,aed, That in the future, 0s III
TIE past, We will adhere with unswerv-
ing fidelity to the Union.-Democratjc
PtntfOi1l.
This is excellent, considering that
one-half the old Democratic party
are in JEFF. Ia yis's regimentals."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-11-04
Transmission of Money by Neil.

The postal money order system, ia 10
be put il operation in this city, and at
either designated points throughout The
country, to-day, Nov. !st.) It is inten-
ded to promote public convenience ~
atTording a cheap, immediate and s:,se
agency for the transmission through he
mails Of small SUNS OF money for which
bank drafts caanot readily be procured.
ANY Office may d.aw upon any other
Office in the list Of money -or(.eI Offices
for q sum, upon one order, from ORE t'ot-
lar to thirty lo!iGrs. But when larger
sum than that is required, additional or
ders to make it up must be obtained.
Rates c; commission charged for mon
ey orders:
On orders not exceeding %lG.............. IN cents
Over 81 ard not exceeding so ........ can :
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

DIsrRlor CONVERSIONS. - The primary
meetings will take place tonight throughout
the county, to elect delegates to the several
District Conventions to be held at Lincoln,
Ilinoistown, and Forest Hill, on next Thurs
dav. Nominations are to be made for Col
lectors and Assessors, the Revenue officers
Of the County, and consequently every I'M
terest should be felt in selecting honest and
capable men. To secure these, the election
Of The right kind of delegates are necessary,
and these are only to be obtained by prop
or attention to the primaries-b full turn
out Of the party. We hope all will see the
necessity Of attending these meetings; and as
there will he no more opportuns occasion
during the campaign, we would suggest that
measures be taken in the different precincts
for the organization of Democratic Clubs
Through Clubs an efficient organization can
be had-which will contribute materially to
the glorious victory that we will certainly
achieve in November.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

DAsTARDLY OuTRAGE.-At Yreka on the
night Of the Sd, about nine O'Clock, while
Democratic meeting was being held in the
street, some one exploded an iron quicksilver
flask, charged with powder, short distance
from the crowd. The conclusion was ire
mendons Fragments Of iron flew in every
direction. One piece cut off the telegraph
wire in front of the Office, and struck the
wall OF the theatre. Another passed dagon'
ally across the street, and was stopped BY
Ptenninger q Co.'S store. Another large
piece passed over the heads of the crowd,
and struck a house nearly half mile from
the starting point. Fortunately, no one was
injured. No clue has yet been found as 10
who was guilty Of this cowardIv outrage.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10
DISTRICT NO. 1, CONVENTION.

The Democratic Convention for District No.
Is hereby postponed until the 18th day Of Sep
tember next. in accordance with the resolution
passed by the District Committee. The election
for Delegates will take place on Saturday, Sep
TENDER 10Th. and each Precinct will he entitled
OF the following number of Delegates:
Beals Bar 2 Wildwood 2, Gait House 2. Dry
Creek 2, Dotan's Bar 2, Virginia 3, Gold Hill 4
Superior 3, Ophr 2, Auburn Station 3, Horse
Shoe Bar 2, Pine Grove 2. Stewart's Flat 8
Harrison (Newcasl") 4. Lincoln I Dunn Shed 3
Fuler's Ranch 2. Union Shed |. Cox's Ranch 2.
JOHN 7. CANNON, Chairman.
W. s. DEADMAN, Secretary.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

In TRoUBLE.-The Abolition press are la
boring to prove that peace Democrats" and
"War Democrats" as they classify them,
cannot unite upon and work cordially for
Mcclellan. The best answer to this is. that
all democrats, and good many who have
had leaning to Lincoln, are going for "Liu
tie Mae" with all their might. Whatever Of
personal preferences there may have been,
they have sunk them out of sight for the
good Of their country.
Another Abolition trouble is that McClel.
Ian will not accept the nomination. Don't
they wish it! Do they suppose the Demo-
Gratis such ninDy-hammers as to send dele
gates from Maine to California to make a
nomination, and then their nominee decline
the honorl Not by a considerable The
little "Grave Digger" is in the field and
with the assistance Of the democratic party
he will dig pit broad and deep enoug Oh to
bury Aboitionism forever out of sight; and
those who wish to escape an everlasting POI
ltical death had better come over to our
side quick.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

ABOLITION MALIGNIrY.-We learn that the
managers of the Mechanics Fair have or
dered an artist to remove plaster bust of
Hon. John B. Weller, from the art gallery
of the pavilion. The information comes
from an Infamous source, the Flag, but it is
doubtless true. Aud if it is true, no language
is too severe with which TO denounce the
intolerant and infamous transaction. No
Democrat should set his foot within The en-
closure, nor encourage the exhibition by so
much as the expenditure of a single dollar
after such an insult. The day for such
bigotry and intolerance to be popular has
gone by, and the managers Of the Fair Will
have learned AS much ere their exhibition
closes. Democratic Press
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

COUNTY Pristine. - The bids for the
County printing were opened by the Board
Of Supervisors on Monday last. The bid OF
John G. Boggs, to do all the County print
ing for one year, for $3.50, being the lowest
was accepted by the board. Although our
neighbor is bound to lose on his contract,
the County will make very handsome sum
by the arrangement.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10
G1y- Senator Wade, Of Ohio. and Henry

ES- Senator Wade, Of Ohio, and Henry
Winter Davis, of Maryland, have issued "an
address to the supporters Of the Govern
ment" signing themselves as chairmsn of the
committees of the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives, in which they denounce Lincoln
as an usurper, and say that he has greatly
presumed on the forbearance of the support
ers of his Administration; and that if he
wishes their further support "he must con,
fine himself to his executive duties-to obey
and execute, not make the laws"
Davis has also issued call for National
Convention at Buffalo, the present month
for the purpose of Withdrawing both Lincoln
and Fremont, and putting forward new
candidate
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10
" "' "SOhC ~ Il,
CARRIES TRAFToN, Secretary.

THAT IpEcAc BEr.-1he MarysviIe Ex.
press of the 9th inst, says: Some three
months since two gentlemen made bet as
to the fall of Richmond within n given time
The conditions of the bet were as follows: If
the rebel capital fell within 90 days, one Of
the parties was take dose Of pecac every
day for the space of 80 days. If i, did no!
fall within that time, the other party was 10
take the luxury AS good luck would have
it for the party that lost the bet, one of the
parties was the physician attending him, so
when the time arrived to commence be found
his patient was not in the state Of health that
he, AS physician, could allow him to take
The DOSE which he was obliged and wiling
to take; neither did this same doctor in his
heart wish 10 make his fellow man suffer, so
he concluded, in the goodness of his nature
and the magnanimity Of his soul, to let him
IF by taking one dose. This WAS done, and
our corpulent friend was reduced, in twelve
hours, pounGs
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10


At IA meeting Of the Democratic Committee OF
District No. j. held ut Yankee Jim's on the 10th
day of August. 1864. it WAS resolved to hold a
convention at FOREST HILL. on TIL UESDAY,
September 18Th, 1864,
at o'clock, p. NJ, for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for District Assessor and Collector,
and Tor the transaction Of such other business as
may properly come before the convention
The election of Delegates will take place on
Saturday, September l0h, and each Precinct
will be entitled to the following number OF dele
gates:
Forest Hill, A. Yankee Jim, 3; Smiths Ranch.
2; Todd's Valley 2; Poverty Bar, 2; Hoosicr Bar,
2; Michigan Bluff. 2; Stony Bar 3; Horse Shoe
Bar. 8; Bath. 2; Iowa Hill 2; Monona Flat, 2
Wisconsin HILL 2; Grizzly Flat, l; Damascus 2
Humbug Canon, 2; Deadwood. 2; Green Valley, 2
Antoine Cannon, 2; Last Chance. 2; Blacksmth's
Flat, a Lake Bigler, 2.
WIN. MCCLURE, Chm'n.
R.O. CRAvENs, Secretary.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

Den1OcfatIC COnVcHtIOn TOT DIktf1Ct NO. z.
At u meeting Of the Democratic Committee Of
District No. 2, held at Auburn, August 9th. 1864,
it was resolved to hold a Convention at Illinois
town. ON THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER
next, for the purpose of nominating District
Collector and Assessor, and for the transaction
Of such other business as may properly come be-
fore the convention.
The election of Delegates will take place on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER TENTH, and each
Of Delegates:
Auburn 4; Rattlesnake 2; Orrs Ranch 2; Neils-
burg 2; Rock Creek 2; Lisbon 2; Manhattan 2;
llinoistown 2; Gold Run 2; Dutch Flat 4; Lost
Camp 2; Secord Camp 3; Koxville 2
W. A. HINES, Chairman.
w. N. CRUrCHER. Secretary.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

Ly The Democratic County Convention
was well attended on Monday Iast-a large
number Of delegates being present, and but
few precincts in the County left unrepresenl.
ed 1t was the unanimous declaration that
the precinct meetings had been unusually
well attended; and that the nominations OF
Mcclellan and Pendleton were hailed with
great enthusiasm, and encouraged Democrats
to 90 in to the canvass sangune of success.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

ADopTED.-There is no doubt that the
people of Nevada Territory have voted to
adopt a State Constitution, as there appears
to have been little or no opposition to the
measure.
From the Democratic majority given by
Storey county, there is a strong probability
Democratic State.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10
Sam Brannan,' one of the Abolition nom

Sam Brannan one of the Abolition nom
inees for Presidential Elector, said in the
convention, after receiving the nomination:
"The vote Of this State must 90 for the
Union, and if the State cannot be carried
for the Union, then we must draw the sword"
1t is not at all likely that Sam will draw
anything mure formidable than cork, from
his favorite whiskey bottle,
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

PRIMARY MEETING. - The democracy
should remember this evening is the time for
electing delegates to the District Convention
which meets at Iinoistown, on the 18th
inst. The primary election for this precinct
will be held at tho Head Quarters Saloon at
half past seven o'clock. Four delegates are
10 be elected.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

SuCu VICToRY.-Vermont voted on
Monday, and Of course went it strong for the
Abolition ticket, The telegraph says the
majority will be nearly 10000 and boasts
that it is a considerable gain since last year.
In 1850, Lincoln beat Douglas Breckin-
ridge, and Bell combined, 22,972 votes.
So much for the largely increased ma
!, rjty
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10
JAMES Ii. CLAKK.-This gentleman, one

JAMES Ii. CLARK.-This gentleman, one
of the victims of the Washoo explosion, was
well known to most Of the citizens OF this
county-haviug been engaged in staging be-
tween Auburn, Yankee Jim and other towns
10 the eastern portion of the county since
the year 1854 or '55. II modest, unobtru.
sve manners gained him the respect Of all
his acquaintances-while his strict integrity
of character. won him golden opinions
among his more intimate friends. His sud.
den death was universally regretted; on
Thursday, the day of burial, all business
houses in our village were closed, in respect
to bis memory, and large concourse atten-
ded the funeral service.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

S-The Sacramento papers are charging
the 44lta with favorng McClelIan's election.
Well, tho Alta has been one of the meanest
Abolition sheets in the State, and its advo.
cacy of the cause Of our candidate, would
be remarkable, but if the old lady will re
pent, and undergo Democratic baptism,
and come out properly bleached, we may
consent to receive her into the true Demo.
cratic church.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

~The Abolition State Convention NOM
mated Sam Brannan for Presidential EIec'
tor. and then sandwiched him between two
Abolition preachers to make him palatable
10 that portion OF the party that is tenacious
% tie subjsca Of ito responsibility.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10
Democratic Speaking

10. Hamilton, Esq, will address the citi-
sons of Lincoln and vicinity, on Thursday
evening next. A general attendance is re-
questsd. Upon the occasion Democratic
Club will be formed.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

The Napa Reporter says quite number
of cows have lately died in Napa Valley
from species of dry murrain. The dls'
ease, it is thought, is produced by the cattle
eating palched and dry feed, without having
water to moisten il.
A correspondent Of the Bulletin says the
disease is caused by the cattle feeding o"
the wild aureIs, such as madrona, nsozanhs'
ETC., and says if they are excluded from feeo'
ing on these shrubs they will soon recover.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

A DRUNKEN JURoR.-Y Yesterday morning,
a juror entered the jury box of the Comfy
Court. in state of inloxication. Judge
Cowles fined him fifty dollars for contempt
of Court, and ordered him into custody
In default of paying The fine, he will be sent
to the County Jail for two days. A nice
iuryman. S. +. Call.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-10

To THE PoINr.-An Eastern exchange
suggests for the best sign Of the times "a
Lincoln, Attorney at Law, Springfield, SAM
Canon county, Illinois" That sign will be
read with great deal Of qualification next
spring.