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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

Y When Senator Pomeroy issued bis
circular, Mr.. Chase was compelled, from a
just sense of propriety, to disavow it. Mr..
Pomeroy none the less gloried in what he had
done, and made speech few days since, in
which he laid down platform for Mr.. Chase
to stand upon. About simultaneously with
this, Mr. Chase withdrew from the canvass
and the puissant Pomeroy stands alone on
his huge political structure, reaching out for
a candidate. -7a
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

H@- Gen. Grant is expected at Washing
ton to-day, Tuesday,) to assume the direc-
ton of the Army Of the Potomac. We may
reasonably presume that it will not long lie
idle after bis arrival. 1t is understood that
some Western regiments from Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois will be added 10 the Army of the
Potomac. '- = '' .''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

How THE PRISONERS ARE TREATED.-Four
Yankee negro soldiers, captured in James
City county, were brought to this city yes-
terday, and delivered at the Libby, where
they, were distributed, as far as they would
go, into the solitary cells Of the Yankee off,
GERS captured during the recent raid. This i.
q taste Of negro equality, we fancy, the aid
Yankee officers will not fancy over much
Richmond Wing, March 8.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

E An order has been issued by Gen.
Hurlbut. relieving Gen. Reid of the command
of tho Cairo district. Gen. Brsyman is his
successor. There are no charges against
Gen. Reid. He stands high in the estimation
Of everybody, and will probably he assigned
to some other important command. He is
from Keokuk, Iowa. .,'r#7-5i
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

p ~ The rebel Congress has begun the
work Of repudiating its own "promises to
pay" and, has ordered the funding of the
immense issue Of rebel paper currency at
one-third less than its nominal value. Seven
hundred millions, worth seven cents per dol.
lar, by the new regulation, must be funded
by the first of April, in twenty-four years.
four per cent. stock, three dollars for two
the holder of $4,000 taking four per cent.
bond, twenty -four years to run. for $4,000.
The notes of 500 and over, if not so funded,
will be taxed ten per cent. per month until
used up, andiby the 1st of January, 1855, all
right to fund ceases, and the outstanding
notes will be called in by forced loan, or
"taxed 100 per cent. The Richmond banks
give notice to depositors that they will find
it necessary to give to their depositors, in
cluding banks, in exchange for deposits at
their credit, on the first of April next, the
four per cent. confederate bonds. The effect
of this measure is thus described by the
Richmond Examine, of the Oath ult.
son the publication Of the currency bill,
passed by Congress, prices Immediately leap.
ed up. Everything has an upward tendency.
Yesterday whisky, which was selling ten
days ago for ninety dollars per gallon. could
not be bought at one hundred and twenty
dollars. Brown sugar twelve dollars and .
half per pound by the hogshead, and none
offering. Some Of the dealers have absolutely
shut up, and refuse to do business at all,
preferring to hold on to the goods rather than
receive anything in the shape of money
larger than five dollar note"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

oil ~ The Cincinnati Ga<etts's Washington
correspondent pronounces the orders pub
lished In the Richmond papers as having been
found in Col. Dahlgren's pockets, directing
the assassination Of JEFF Davis and the burn
ing Of Richmond to be rebel forgeries, in
tended as excuses for their cruel treatment Of
the captured members Of the expedition under
sKiluatt1ck.. .nsa1lEsq33 f&fi e. E519bE9 Hss3
es31s . 715atpgr,oo sa3 To3 non0y o. 'js JOS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

~ Gen. Neal Dow and Capts. Sawyer
and Flynn have been released from confne-
ment at Richmond, and have arrived at Fort
Monroe. The last two, it will be remembered,
were once condemned to death, in retaliation
for the spies executed by Burnside in Ken
,tucky.- The threat Of inficting . like penalty
on General W. b. T. Lee and Capt. Winder,
prisoners in our hands, saved their lives
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

ew There is no more striking proof Of
the failure of the rebellion than the fall of the
so:called "Oonfederate loan." Starting out
few months ago at twenty-five to thirty per
cent. premium, it has been steadily declining
until, according to the latest adyicss, it is
now selling at Al to 40 cents. 1t will un-
doubtedIy continue to 60 down until it reaches
zero. The prospect of raising funds in Eng.
land to sustain the rebellion just now is not
very .tatterlng. : IL. - II 80 q.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

Summary ExEcUTIoN-A MURDERER HuNG
AND SHOT By SOLDIERS. earns, who recently
murdered an old soldier of the 4th Iowa,by
the name of Pr@ther, at Quincy, Adams
county, was taken out Of the Jail at Fontenelle,
on Monday, 14th inst. by party of Prse-
theirs comrades, (who had just returned home
on veteran furlough,) J who hung him almost
instantly, and then shot him, leaving his life;
less body on the ground. This lawless exc
cution of justice deserves severe condemna-
ton. Yet the circumstances were well
calculated to excite the soldiers to acts Of
violence. Pr@ther was an unoffensive Union
man, while his; murderer was rampant
coppsrhead. The soldiers could see but little
if any, difference between him and those who
kill Union men at the South. Hence their
summary action. Our readers will remem
ber that Prsether was waylaid at the roadside
and shot dead in the most cowardly manner,
| By earns. l7'-i.'e-g &221F
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25
Gen. Grant at the Head of our
--- Armies. -- .-...-.-.... 70

Gen. Grant at the Head of our
At last the army has head. Gen. Grant
has drawn his sword at the head of the ar
mics of the United States, and the ring of
his first order will reverberate through the
entire army lines. He is live leader, wear
ing live laurels, and sword whose sheath is
closely inscribed with long list of his fields
Of fame The prestige is happy one. The
army will welcome to the commandership he
who has shining record won in the actual
conflicts of this war. 1t introduces a new
era quite another from the revered but in
evitable senility of Gen. Scott. the hollow
and deceptive promise of Mcclellan, and the
arid and turgid brains of Halleck. Here is a
leader who has done something, who points
forward with his we'll worn blaze to work ye'
to be done. The hour is auspicious. 1t
gives us that for which the cause has waited
And yet we are not to forget that it is given
only in promise The task set before Gen.
Grant may wreck his fame, and the palm Of
final victory be reserved for yet other hands.
His severest hour of trial is upon him, and
we are not to consider the wreath already in
his hands We only set forth the promise
and auspices which surround his first general
order His success now will be the success
of the nation. The page on which he is
written dobn a victor will close the dismal
annals of rebellion Chicago Tribune.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

oT The Republican Union State Conven-
ton Of Illinois is to be held at Springfield on
the 25th Of May, to elect 30 delegates to the
Baltimore Convention, and to nominate State
officers for election next November.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

o. The new Fremont paper in New York,
the Nesc Nation, is Ishmaelitish. It's very
sure that Seward is no statesman, Grant is
no General, Lincoln is no President, and that
there is very little military skill, or valor, or
wisdom Of any sort, outside of its hero. All
Of this may be true, and if so the world will
cartainlv discover IL -.|
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

DIFFICULTY AMONG TIE GBEYBEARDs.-We
learn by Rock Island dispatch to the Chi
cago Journal that there is trouble among the
37th Iowa regiment, the "Greybeards,") q
portion of them refusing to act on guard duty
q: the prisoners barracks. One of the, cff-
GERS is under arrest, r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25
WThe Chicago Post, Oemocratic,) COM
on the Fremont movement, SAYS:

menting on the Fremont movement, says:
'The very violence of the Fremonters helps
rather than impalrs Lincoln's chances for the
nomination, and with the nomination backed
by Chase and every other asprant who enters
the convention, he will be able to treat Fre-
mont with contempt. The recent elevation
Of Grant to the command of the armies is a
death blow to Fremont's military progress
Grant cares nothing for ornament. He des-
pises political generals and surrounds himself
with soldiers. He will never give him COM
mand, and that gentleman must remain on
the shelf, or resign, unless he is put out of
the service by the bill now pending in Con-
gress to retire all general officers not in COM
mand of troops. Upon the whole, we think
Lincoln is certainly to be nominated, and the
Democratic party will make very great mis-
take if it assumes that the Fremont rebellion
will amount to anything."e- ?.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

The last report from the Agricultural De-
partment gives the number Of cattle sold at
the principal yards in New York City in 1868.
and the States whence they came. From
Illinois was obtained III, 1888 cattle, and from
all other States, including Canada, 9l,7s9.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25
W- It Is stated that the recent call

- It is stated that the recent call for
100000 troops was made in accordance, with
the requirements of, General Grant. It is
also stated that General Grants headquarters
in the field will be located shortly at Cul.
pepper Court House, Va. He is expected to
return from Chattanooga and Nashville in .
dsv or two. NH. " ail la ., 4. sHT
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

~ The message of Gov. Brown to the
Georgia Legislature shows that his excellency
is generally dissatisfied with the action Of
the rebel Congress. He is also desirous that
a direct proposition of peace should be made
to the national government. s Z
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

~A writer beautifully remarks that a.
man s mother is the representative of his ma
ker. Misfortune and crime set no barriers
between her and her son. While his mother
lives, a man has one friend on earth who will
not desert him when he is needy. Her affec-
ton flows from aepure fountain, and ceases
only at the ocean of eternityF rgss.a !
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

~ The Committee on the Conduct of the
War has found the principal witness who
gave information regarding the alleged inter-
view between Mcclellan and Lee, wholly un-
reliable. and dismissed him. -.., it,.-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

TIE REBsLs Know THEIR OwN.-A recent
number Of rebel newspaper the Missisip.
pian-c contains the following remarkable
passage: w.. -....f.. vrl -....... q
Have they read the Chicago Times, the
New York Eapress, Metropolitan Record,
Cincinnati Enquirer. and various other pa
pers of the North which are exponents of the
opposition to Lincoln Have they read ihe
speeches of Bright, Voorhees,, Merrick and
various others? Have they ever found IN
any of these papers or speeches syllable
that did not breathe the most orthodox States
rights doctrine, and uncompromising opposi-
ton TO coerc1onl These are the men we
wish to encourage, and these are the men
whose success will bring peace"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

: a. Gen. Burnside was In Chicago last
Saturday. The citizens honored him with a
large levee at the fremont House and pub.
lie reception at Bryan Hall.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25
saeThe New y York Ntacs iisss iisss In a perfe

~ The New Y ork Nssos Is in perfect
agony Of misery, and is loudly calling upon
Governor Seymour to assert the Sovereignty
of the State of New York. In an article
headed SHOWS the Day, and Now's the
Hour it suggests that the time has arrived
for New York to follow the lead Of South
Carolina. The News says: go, a..F
Heretofore in the political history Of our
country, whenever State sovereignty has been
menaced, or the liberties of the people be-
lieved to be seriously in jeopardy by the &C.
ton Of the Federal Government, we have
always found one or more of the States of
our confederation on the alert, prompt in the
emergency to extend the shield Of its soyer-
eighty over citizens, whose rights were in
danger, or proudly to lay hand upon the hilt
of the sword, in token of readiness for self
defense" b. 1oHs.3sT ads p. JDa9g sa5 -5"
+ Ben. Wood is leader Of tho Democracy.
1t remains to be seen what and how many
Democrats will follow this lead. --.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

VorE OF THE CITIES ON THE SOLDIERS Vor-
ING AMENDMENT following are the
returns Of the vote, in the leading cities of
New York, on the proposed amendment to the
State Constitution to allow absent soldiers
the right of suffrage
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

The vote in the rural districts" is much
more decided in favor of the proposition, than
in the cities and it is estimated that the
majority for it will reach 65, 900 to 75, 900 in
the State
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

EThe bill to exclude the issues of banks
of other States from circulation in this State,
after the 4th of July next, has passed both
branches of the General Assembly. It has
probably already received the signature of
the Governor and become law.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

"a ~ The Portland Press gives an indig.
'nant denial to report that. Vice President
Hamlin is opposed to Mr.. Lincoin's re-nomi.
nation, It says, Mr.. Hamlin's most intimate
friends in Maine are among the most Jealous
and active promoters of Mr.. Lincoln's re.
nomination. is,,ies a,l = .-'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25
.EeI uosva News.

A ASPUNKY EDroR.-A. G. Lucas, of the
Marion Patriot. who attended the late Con.
vention at Dcsmoines, footed the distance
from that place to Marshalltown. about sixty
miles, coming out ahead of the stage passen.
gers who left at the same hour. He would
have beaten them several hours more had he
not lost his way and experienced considerable
difficulty In crossing Skunk river bottom,
which was partially overfown. He says he
likes walkers Line" better than the West
ern Stage Co.'S, as on the former be had on
" the company of himself and mary whisky,
nary tobacco SMOKE" to disturb his peace Of
mind. --,- ..4.'.. 81 -'-"
Ar HoME.-Hon. ). B. Grinnell, Member
of Congress from the c4th District, reached
his home at Grinnell on Saturday, He will
return to Washington in a few days. yea,
Joseph Leury, a, Frenchmar, was killed
near Fairfield, few days since, by his horses
running away and throwing him from load
of wood. .. -. A,Tg .....-.. .s.l
considerable excitement was occasioned
in Dubuque, on the l4th, by a party Of sol-
diers who threatened to destroy the Herald
printing Office. Prominent Republicans
persuaded the soldiers to disperse before any,
violent demonserations were made. - d
The Des Moines .Rsgistey says warrants,
have been issued for the arrest of the soldiers
who took part in the execution Of earns, on
the 18th inst. in Adair county. s,.ss O
: An infant child of Jacob Erb, of Story
county, fell out of chair into tie fire, a few
days since, and was SO severely burned that
it died after four DAYS suffering. s,f..'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

~A negro being asked what denomina.
ton General Mcclellan belonged to, replied,
|s'De nomination for de Presidency"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

The U. s. TREAsURY.-It appears from the
United States Treasurer's statement for the
month ending February, that of the twenty
eight millions subject to draft, fourteen mil
lions are in New York, three millions seven
hundred thousand in San Francisco, and
eight millions in the National Banks. The
amount on deposit in coin at the various de-
positories is stated to be $25, 5,656,ooO, Of
which eighteen millions are in New York,
81, ,656, 900 in San Francisco, and 81, 900, 900
in Baltimore.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

W-An official report from the Provost
Marshal General gives the number of enlist
ments in the United States between Jan. st,
1863 and February 28th 1864 as follows:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

lIf7-g-rT flTlif afIT s
VALIANT, VERY!- The individual who
"waits and watches over the borderr has
written very bold letter to the Dayton
Empire, in favor of mob law. The Courier
approves It by giving it a prominent place in
its issue of this week. Val. says he speaks
"advisedly" and "plainly."o No doubt he
would like to see civil war in Ohio, just as
tho Courier would like to see mob in Mus
catine if Funck should be ousted by legal
process from the position he has usurped in
ths office Of Mayor. But the Ohio traitor,
like his Iowa imitator, will be careful to keep
out Of harms way if his counsel should. be
followed. He will continue to "lwait and
watch over the border" He does not pro-
pose to cross into Ohio and help get up
mob; peither does the Judge propose himself
to takev lead in keeping = man in Office
who &C this place by fraud. He is too cow
ard'y for that. Par mobile .trasrum!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

F. Coal digging machines have been invented
lot Pittsbufg. 9i97 l2" ,97f7-f2 sf7 r' s'f.8 9
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25
az The Tamnany wing Of the New Yor1

W- The Tammany wing Of the New York
Democracy, in general committee, has placed
itself unequivocally on Union war platform.
They abuse Lincoln and the Administration,
but declare for the vigorous prosecution of
the war until the last rebel is subdued. They
cut loose from the Wood -McKeon peace
sneak factions, and repudiate and take an in
dependent stand on the side of their country.
As Tammany can control $4,000 to $4,000
votes in the State, the Copperheads will be
left in a contemplate minority in the Empire
State next fall. To add to the overwhelming
defeat that awaits them, the $50, 900 soldiers
votes will be cast solid against them.
PROPOSED Revenue TAX ON Doas.-In the
United States Senate, few days since, Mr..
Sherman, of Ohio, submitted memorial from
the officers and members of the Ohio Wool
growing Association, representing that from
reliable data, and in the belief Of the Associ-
alton, five hundred thousand dogs infest the
State of Ohio. The memorial adds that a
partial record of the damages done to the
sheep and husbandry of Ohio, amounts to
one hundred thousand dollars per annum.-
The memorialists pray for revenue tax of
one dollar upon each dog. z3
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

or Gen Sigel assumed command Of the De-
partment Of West Virginia on Thursday, Of
last week 91'tA 4 @hR7 tVu HiD -f.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

John P. Crozier, Esq, of Upland, Pa,
with characteristic liberality, has given ten
thousand dollars to 1.-The American Baptist
Publication Society, ito be permanently invest
ed the interest of which is to be expended
in furnishing libraries to destitute Sabbath
schoDls 1o-t -. '-s-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

wsI 20 os.a sa,1o5al ae@ ie noiiissg 4
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-25

J . ss5at9gr,oo sa3 To1 donog o. 'ds ioa
.aae siaataG@ ceDs..9 --.ss1ogss
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-08
Another Partisan Outrage.

We learn that the Democratic and Oon>
sentative voters of the city of Baltimore,
10 pursuance of public notice, organized .
large meeting in that city last night at
the spacious hall of the Maryland IBsti.
tute, which was filed to OVERLOOKING, Sew
eral eloquent speakers were expected to
address the meeting, among whom we're
Governor Parker, Of New Jersey; Hon.
Vim. Schley, of Baltimore; Hon: VIM. B.
Reed, of Philadelphia and Hon. Richard
Vsux, of Philadelphia. But while the
President Of the meeting was delivering
the opening address mob of Republicans
assaulted the officers and broke up the
meeting in the most v'olen: manner" No
particulars are given. Sucn ol::>-sges bring
Disgrace upan any party aiding or
abetting them, and, owever successful for
the moment, will ultimstely consign the
authors of them to the infamy which al
ways attaches to base and despioabls
crimes,--Nasiosal htelS1ac1. o-sg=s -
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-08

The telegraph is loaded nowadays with
the veriest Abolition bosh that can be in
vented by the professional sensationalists Of
New York and Washington. The stories
thus transmitted to the west are generally
Wholesale lies, - every one in the slightest
degree convsrsant with the history of the
times can detect We publish such trash
not for the news 1t contains, for there Is
very little news about it, but for the pur-
pose Of showing our readers what sort of
neat the Abol,tionists feed on with such
voracity, relying upon the good sense and
sound judgment Of our readers to discover
and condemn as they please the stupid lies
nd pusrils inventions Of the enemy.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-08

The BnffaloF Courier gives little estimate
of the cost of putting the present adminis>
tration into power, and what we have
gained BY il g ~ iiGaE ,n4e
Cost The Union, one inilliep of live s,
six billions of treasure, the writ Of kdbeas
corpus, personal freedom, the freedom OF
the ballot>box, the freedom of the press, the
right of asylum, the supremacy of the Law.
Gain-One hundred thousand negro sol
diers, Eve hundred thousand Office holdiors,
four billions of national debt, the conscrip
ton, grinding taxatien, the aMilitary Bas-
tile" Stewards .BeI, " Linceln's jokes, the
contempt of the civilized world. gcs- ~
Probable cost and gain of maintaining the
same administration four years longer: "a
Cost-All chance of reunion, another
million of lives, six billions more of treas
ure, all civil liberty, the Constitution. -
Gain-Negro equality, miscegenation,
national bankruptcy, military despotism.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-11-08

EyERYwHERE has the administration
nearly perfected its plans for the carrying
of the next election. 1t has placed its tools
in command at every point in the north, and
under one pretence and another, concentra-
ted sufficient troops to make the action Of
It's subordinates effective. Wallace has com.
mand in Maryland, Dix and Butler in
New York, Hookerin the northwest, Banks
in Missouri, and johnson in Tennessee. All
of these are mere instruments of the admin.
istration, and u questioning and unscrupu
lous in there obedience.