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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26
PEACE! PEACE!
DEAN NON EST.

The great Mass Meeting of the Peace
men of Iowa was held at Iowa City
Wednesday. O,0OO,O7 Democrats went out
from this city. Almost as many more
Joined the peaceful throng at the differ
ent stations along the road. LIE Grand
Byington, the great nose-tweaked, was
as happy as disappointed politician.
Clay Dean was detained by some "un-
avoidable accident. The Grandview
martyr was, however, on hand, and fill
ed the bill. A grand procession was
formed at the depot, with Is hard shells
in line, who proceeded to town with
banners furled. The Grumpy House
was nearly filled with strangers, in at
tendance upon the meeting. Nearly
one hundred persons outside of Johnson
county, were in attendance at the meet
ing. At 2 o'clock p. NJ, the Court room
was almost full, there being not more
than three hundred and fifty people pres
ent. 1t was grand time, and long to
be remembered by those who were sold,
taken in and done for, by Byington.
peA- We are requested to announce
that a meeting will be held at Neidig's
school house, on the Moscow road, to-
morrow Saturday at q p. M, to organ
ize company under the State militia
law.
MILITARY COMPANY.-The meeting
at fremont Hall Wednesday mighty was a
spirited affair. Fifty-one names were
placed on the roll in a few minutes, and
the company was organized by electing
Robt. 3. Hatch Captain, John H. Ser
gel LIST Lieutenant and T. w. Eichelber-
ger I'd Lieutenant.
The roll is at Canon's drug store,
where those wishing to join are request
ed to call and sign their names. More
than the minimum number has already
been obtained, but it is desired to have
as many as possible.
sa% The patriotic ladies of Fairport
will give an entertainment at the School
House in that place on Friday evening,
September I'd, for the benefit of the San
itary Fair to be held at this place. On
this occasion will be enacted the new
and appropriate drama entitled "Satan
in Columbia's Dominions, or America as
it was and America as it is performed
for the first time in st. Louis last year.
Some of our readers have doubtless seen
it. We hope the entertainment at Fair
port will be well attended, and will add
good sum to the sanitary fund.
BsA. At Il Sanitary meeting held at
Sweetland Center, August Goth, Isaiah
Davis was called to the Chair, and the
following committees were appointed to
solicit contributions for the Iowa Cen
trail Sanitary Fair:
District No. I-John Sparks. Mrs. Henry Sweet.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

EDITORS JOURNAL:-You gave an eX-
tract from the Dubuque Times Boosting
of a very large tax, Z" the largest in the
State" paid by one of the distillers in
Dubuquc-a monthly tax of 2,573-
The Times is too fast, entirely. The little
city of Lyons, in my District, has a dis
tillery, conducted by a woman, Mrs.
Notify Ann Haun, who paid a tax on
distilled spirits in March of S23, 1872 81.
and in April $2s,357,62.
Try again, Mr.. Times. Lyons beats
you badly. PLINY FAY,
Assessor I'd District of Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

MEETING TO ORGANIZE.--There will
be a meeting at Mound Grove School
House, Sweetland township, on Monday,
the 10Th inst, to organize a company
under the militia law. Come out all.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

AD~ Sold at wholesale and reIailin Muscatin,
by J. II. CANON & co. jeId&wlychdMon J
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26
Special Advantages of this Loan.
Convertible into Six per cent 2-20 Gold
Bond.

In addition 10 the very liberal interest on the
notes for three years this privilege of conversion
is now worth about three per cent. per annum,
for the current rate for so Bonds is not less
than nine per cent pretas,ns, and before The war
the premium on six per cent L. $. stocks was
over twenty per cent. 1t will be seen that the
actual profit on this loan at the present market
rate, is not less than ten per cent. per annum.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

SUDDEN DEATH.-Margaret Opelt, a
German girl, aged Il years, whose
parents reside in the country, died very
suddenly at the house of E. Covington,
Esq, in this city, last Sunday evening.
She was visiting girl employed in Mr..
C.'s family, and was about starting home,
when she was seized with fit, to which
she was subject, and died before medical
aid could be obtained, although every
thing was done that could be done for
her relief. 1t is supposed that the i'm
mediate cause Of her death was heart
disease.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

WAR RELICS WANTED.-The commit
tee of the Central Sanitary Fair on war
relies request persons owning war relies
to loan or give them to the Fair for eX-
hibiton. Freight will be paid both
ways by the committee on articles loan
ed. Papers throughout the State will
please copy
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

peA- We are requested to announce
that a meeting will be held at Neidig's
school house, on the Moscow road, to-
morrow Saturday at q p. M, to organ
ize company under the State militia
law
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

District No John Sparks. Mrs. Henry sweet
- No. w. G. Robb Mrs. las. Beaham.
" No. 3-R>bert l'umtord, Mrs. l.. Parsons.
" No. &C. Smoker Mrs. V. Chamber.
" No. "a. Dobbs, Lydia \. Winter, ute.
- No. 6-k. Nanclmn. Mrs. j. Hari,e.
" No. Jonathan Ady. Mrs. Armstrong.
" No. SC p. Wood, Mrs. r. l.. Bamford
d" No. 9-Lews Mosier Mrs. Jas Davis.
WARREN r. NEWTON, Sec'y.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

seA. At Sanitary meeting held at
Sweetland Center, August Goth, Isaiah
Davis was called to the Chair, and the
following committees were appointed to
solicit contributions for the Iowa Cen
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-08-26

CAIRO, Aug. 2.--Ihe BU,tetlpt says
the rebel force that entered Memphis on
Sunday consisted of nine regiments OF
cavalry and four guns, under Forrest in
person. Only half of the command en-
tered the city, the remainder stopping
outside TO prevent their retreat being
cut Off They captured about $50 pris-
whom escaped, while others were muir
dered.
The rebels fired on patients in the
hospitals-shOt several sick soldiers and
captured Others, who, when unable to
keep up with the cavalry, were killed +;
and but for the prompt action of the 9Th
Iowa, the prisoners in Irwin Block
might have been released and the Bul-
Ietin sacked.
The rebels suddenly left the city, at
about s o'clock, followed by a consider
able force of our troops, and q fight en-
sued near Lone's, lasting two hours, in
which the enemy were severely punish
ed and driven off. Here Coils. Starr and
Kindrick were wounded.
Incoming through our lines the reb-
els captured two guns, portion OF the
9TH Wisconsin battery, and number of
100 days. men, but were obliged to ADAM
don the guns. After the retreat they
sent in q flag of truce, asking an OK
change of prisoners, which was denied.
Lieut.. Harrington, Sd U. S. Artillery,
was killed in the GayOso House, and
Mai. Lansing, 4th Ohio Artillery, and
Lieut.. Kinsey, member of Washburne's
staff, were captured.
When last heard from, o'clock Mon
day morning, the rebels were 8 miles
beyond Noucounah Creek, in full re-
treat, Col. WINDOWS cavalry pursuing.
The Sd Illinois cavalry passed through
Cairo to-day, for Springfield, to be mus
tered out of service. Forty of its MEM
bers were captured at Memphis last
Sunday-arong them, Maj. O'Conor
and Lieut.. Col. Duncan.
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New Terms of the JOurnal-AmOthcr
Advance.

The lowest club rates for the Weekly will be
500 per year. for five copies more, ana one
copy free to the getter-up of club of twenty.
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money. Savage was very particular aboat the sun
and said he wanted me % get the money went anc
left him In the once He paid II back by blls-
Nothing more was said sb0nt il anerward. o.
the 18th Of October Mr.. Savage said he must have
money. be said he had $4,000 bill, ana after trsi
refusing 20 lend large sum. Mr. Henderson did "a
o. Savage saving the money would be here in a feH
days and leaving the bill security for this money and
the previous loans. Mr. Henderson also told me that
Savage indebted ~ him =, go. aad Savage sAis
that right, and there $40 allowed for interest
making 81 GO s. Mr.. Henderson then gave mo his
check Tor 81 0O and Savage went with o. the hank
where / drew the money and placed IL in his hands.
lLere Is not word OF truth In the statement that
ucO had been taken out Of that bill there an!
Arrangement about per cent.
Crossexamined az considerable length by Wilson, m
the course Of which witness admitted that he had been
II the habit OF receiving presents ron the various con
tractors out never commissions the amounts Of their
orders The money was borrowed fIom Mr. hendef-
son. not as the Navy Agent. Mr.. Henderson usually
charged per cent lgal interest for his loans On the
9Th of October. Savage borrowed sl07O 80 which was
returned In or days. There was per centage
charged for the loan az the rate Of per cent per annu
| never knew more than that charged. Had
never heard any complaints about Savage or the
articles delivered By him. Checks were drawn TO
the order Of Mr. Henderson. bat TO the order OF the
drawn for the purpose Of obtaining for Mr. Hender-
the money due 10 him from Mr.. Savage.
BY the CouTt-Au the loans made by Mr. Henderson
were made through me. lie has made loans to other
Interest from the amount advanced. Bat not always
Mr. Moses Taylor ana Mr.. w. G. Hunt bore evidence
TO the excellent character Of the defendant Henderson
Mr. Wilson here asked leave 10 put in evidence as 70
the character Of Mr. Savage and agreed that the
case should be adjourned until Friday.
The Comml ssioner said be would adjourn the TO
Friday for witnesses 10 character when Judge Pierre
pont offered TO strike out all the evidence brought
against the character Of Mr. Savage Afer some dis
casson the Court decided that the should be adj
iouTned to Friday, the case TO be closed then
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-07
The Fight Between the Alabama and the
KearsnrQe,

The officers and seamen of the Alabama cap
tured by the Kearsarge had been liberated on parole al
Cherbourg.
letter in the Paris Parie states that Capt. Semmes
has announced that the 18th OF August he viii again
embark a new Alabama, which viii at that date be
completed.
The seamen OF the old Alabama win continue "a
receive pay and form part Of the crew Of the new Con-
federate cruiser.
Rumor points to the steamer RappahannOck. the ex.
British war vessel which stole away from Sheernees "a
Calais, the likely vessel which Semmes will take
A committee. headed by Admiral Arson, has been
formed In London to raise by guinea subscriptions
fund for the purchase Of handsome sword to replace
tbat which Capt Semmes sunk with his ship.
IL 10 reported that q considerable sum has also been
raised in Liz erpOol for the same object.
The London DGiiy Ntps publishes an account Of the
Kearsarge and Alabama affair correcting false state
ments In regard 10 the course pursued by the former
II charges that the Deerhound acted sort Of tender
TO the Alabama; that Capt. Winslow would have Sc
cured the whole Of the officers and OF the Alabama
had he not placed too much confidence in the honor OF
the owner of the yacht; that he considered Capt.
Semmes and others who escaped bound IN honor TO
give themselves up and that ne did not pursue and fire
apon the Deerhound because be did not believe any one
carrying the Gag Of the Royal ach Squadron would
act so dishonorably.
The Daily Neps also publishes letter from Mr. Stod-
dart, master of the Kearsarge complaining that the
Deerhound was the cOnsOrt of the Alabama.
The Paris Temps and the Siecls denOunce the ex-
eggerated and rOSOuthern accounts given by the
semi official papers Of Paris OF the destruction Of the
Alabama
Thrty.seven OF the crews Of the ships Rockingham
and Tycoon, destroyed by the Alabama, have been
Landed at Hayre by French steamer
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-07

socb in port 3l 500 bales Of which 1880 bales were
American ~,
ter report dull market for Goods and Yarn, with down
IIvKRPool BRHADsTuPPs hAKKET.-The Breedstufs mar
bet was hrmer and all qualities have slightly advanced
Richardson Spence Co. and others report Flour tf and
upward with an advance Of Cd. q bb Extra state, 20 q
roo Wheat hrn and advanced ID. g cental Red Vert
ern 8 asa: Rcd Southern, B.5dbI6i Nhlte western
sass White Southern, Bl6Gs6 Corn actiYs, at an ad
IIyRRPoo1 PRovIsoS MARKET The Provision market i.
firm with upward tendency. Bgland, Athya Co, Cor
don Bruce Co, and others report; Beef frmer Pork ~
ward and partially advanced ~. Lard hTmer. ButeT-No
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-Ashes steady. Sugar
quiet and steady Coffee inactive Rice steady. God OIL
No sales Sperm Oil, Sl Rosin steady spints OF TuFpen
tine dull
Bout, English Brandon report Petroleum dull Refined
2ld22. ~
LoyDos MARKETs.-Bread,ufs frmsr. with slight I'D
Iron dull Sugar dull and declined 3D. al Gomez
easier Tea firm Spirits Turpenne steady Petroleum in
active or Refined Linssed Oh declining aud quoted
ct % 3. Telow frIner.
Groves 4 Todd quote: Provisions firm. Rosin buOysnt.
Lard active
LONDON Friday evening ct 8s5ds9i for money
Tie return Of the Bank Of shows increase
Of bullion TO the amount Of &l50OO.
american StoesiBaying Bros state the market for Amen
can securities Is dull and nominal, with no sales
LATEST
LIVERPOOL, June %, p. m.-COTToS-Sales to-
day COCO bales including 1900 bales 70 speculatoTs and
exporters. The market closes quiet and unchanged.
BRKADsTuYFs-1he market j. quiet but hrn.
pRovIsIoSs-The market IL firm and active
PRoDUCE-The market Is quiet snd steady
LONDON, June 25-p. H.-Consols close at e0d9oi fol
money. -
RR., 53Q36 discounts Erie Railway, @a5l
HAvRE, June %-COTTos-Saes Of the week, 1900 bales
Orleans ordnare, 9s7 bas $685. The market is hrl
Stock in port, 10000 bales.
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--latest. va


LIVERPOOL. June 25.-The steamship Peru
Wan from Londonderry yesterday for Quebec, returned
there this morning with her screw broken. The Nova
Scotian will leave Liverpool on tie 27th, to take on
board her passengers mails, &c, and convey them to
their destination
The new steamer Yedo believed to have been built
for the Confederates at Bordeaux had left that port for
Amsterdam.
Everything about the Yedo was perfectly correct,
but there was unexplained mystery in the proceed
ngs concerning her.
More confidence was felt in London to-day for the
preservation OF peaceat least as far as England Is con-
-cerned-and COnsols advanced.
A telegram from Frankfort asserts that at tO-day's
Conference the German Powers viii sill be prepared 10
treat upon line Of demarkation, and TO conclude an
armisce for months. Should Denmark accept these
terms, peace may yet be preserved.
va Q1eeastOwH.
LIVERPOOL April 26.-The steamship KanCa-
roo, fiom New-York arrived at Queenstown to-day.
PARIS, June 2j-p. m.-TAe BourSe closed firm at
65f 15c. for the Renfes
LONDON. June 26-lO a. m.-The King Of Wurtem.
burg is dead.
The Conference closed yesterday. Nothing has
transpiTed 20 the result Of It's deliberations.
Cabinet Council held Immediately after the adj
OuTnment Of the Conference and the policy Of the Gov
eTnneut WILL II IS SAID, be announced tomorrow.
The LOndROn Globe says that the Ministry are per-
fectly united on the DanOGerman question
LONDON, June 2t-noon.-Tbe Conference metyes..ci-
day afternoon az o'clock. All the Repre-
were present. 1t is not known what resD' WAS az
rived at.
TIE Unifsd Service Gdzette says tbat oTuSIs INV
issued 10 prepare and hold in readiness Tor immediate
use tie necessary warke equipments Tor cDc troops
The Globe asserts that the decision Of the Govern
meDt, which Lord Palmerston VIII announce on A0h-
day evening will that Of the united Cabinet and the
public may rest assured that tie decision VIII not be
ALTERING oDe unmindfu Of the National honor
and interests.
II j. reported that great meeting Of the Conserva-
tives is 10 be held at Lord Salsburys Monday, 10
consider the expediency Of offering non'conhdenoe
motion.
LONDON June 2C-l p m.--Yarious runors favorable
to peace caused general improvement in the stock
market yesterday afternoon
Consos advanced half per cent, and railway stocks
about half per cent.
COusols closed at 0,G903
Prince Alfred has joined his ship, the RaccOon, which
is ordered 10 the coast of Norway.
LONDON June 26-330p. m.-Nothinc has transpired
respecting the policy agreed upon NJ the Cabinet cOun
ell Of Friday and yesterday, and which will be an
BOnnccd to Parliament tomorrow evening.
The Conference which met at ] O'Clock yesterday
afternoon sat till aquarter past O'clock and then broke
up not 10 meet again.
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feel sure they will come. snd that We shall rejoice
With them that we still have our liberty, and I'VE IN
and where the worship 81 God is nee. Yes thank
Tod this is stu the country best worth living and dyng
0r. In the war Of the Revolution many thought better
Laws would never come; bu, they did come. ana men
ookiug back that the nation vas born INTO exist
.uco amid tie hunders Of the battle. and today We az
Knitting the snews that shall make US great Ana
glorious and shall hook hack after these DARK hoas
the fields which have fallen ana see ina,
they have been worth 20 than al the 500 OF
California. bid you look ron the darkness OF tho
hour 10 the future and bear in mind that motto OF ihe
Roman chief OF old. We viii never despair Of the ke'
pahlic.' -,
Several short addresses were then delivered by Col
Patton Of KENTUCKY the Rev. - Huntington Of STAN
ford and Mr.. Hawey aud the meeting and soldier.
present then proceeded TO the real business OF
the DAY, the actual Inauguration Of the hos-
p;alities OF the Home. by partaling Of the
refresament provided by the Trustees. A brilliant
display of fireworks concluded the proceedings. We
must not omit 20 state that accommodation Is provided
for about 20 disabled soldiers and that the charter 81
the corporation provides that It's funds shan also pro.
vide for the support and education Of the children OF
such soldiers and when not required for this purpose
shall the support Of the aged and inhrm and orphan
children Of the district.
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Havana.
From Our Special Correspondent.

HAVANA, July 2, letA.
We have, at last accounts of the journey OF
Macmillan from 0rzsba, where our former accounts
left them TO Mexico. BY the Hayti whose arrival /
mentioned in my last We learned that the Sd ult
their msjesties left 0riEaba at m for Palmar where
they passed the night At $50 the vanguard OF the
escort arrived at Acuoingo. and at 1890 their mpe
rial majesties arrived. A grand ball was given at
orizaba. According TO the Croaiaa, the Government
OF Tlaxcala Intended presenting Macmillan with the
portraits Of their four magistrates IN power on the arr
val Of Cortes, and TO the Empress painting Of Our
Lady Of Ocoan. The first four have frames OF silver,
and the latter of gold Macmillan is in another ac-
count reported TO have arrived ct Aeulcingo at llSO
A. M on the 3D. and to have breakfaSted there. Here
thew weres1pced to leave their carriages and cross
the mountains horseback 20 Puente colorado, Where
the commission from Pnebla received them.
The Darios letter from Vera Cruz, June 2 says yes
erdGy q their maestes continued ther Jourpes
to-day" O Again We Gre told that at ?. ~ on the
Alb they arrived in the suburbs Of Pnea and slept at
country seat Of the bishop Of the diocese on sInqa!
eth at 10 a. ~ they made their solemn entry into
Pueba On the 18th, there was grand parade ana re-
view at Puebla On the 9Th they started toward Mex
ico Again we are told, from Vera cruz june II. ga
the loth their Maiesties viii start rom Guadalupe az
m At IL they entered Mexico with salute OF lVA
guns On the 29th. arrived the spanish steamer Bar
ceola from Vera Cruz and SiSal 10y heT We pave pa
The 23d but there is little in them save accounts OF
what their majesties did and said palace Is TO be
erected or rather old one remodeled as an imperial
residence. ,.,,
The Marquis de Montholon presented his credentials
as Minister Penipotentiary from France to Mexico on
the nth and was duly received He made long
speech and Macmillan made another. both merely
repetition of the thanks and congratulations 70 the LIN
peror for giving up his rights 10 throne at lone Tor
throne in Mexico; referring TO his great aohessCh IN
leaving home friends relatives, comforts (and dcOis
for the phianthropo end of regenereting Mexico al o.
which was swallowed. Sc. by tie Emperor VINO Is
said rot TO have smiled once during the inIlciion.
Verify his fortitude is great.
The KEYS Of Mexico have been presented-said 10 De
grand affairs of gold and enamel and said 70 have oeen
brought by Maximilian for the purpose This woa.d
seem be from the fact that they are surounted
one with eagle and the other with an imperial dia'
dem.
The Eaafsac says: :" 4 telegram received from Qne
rearo says Col GARNER of the 5lst has found and de-
feated the enemy The hills Of San Gregorio have been
evacuated Col GarnieT parsues Rneon Galard9
who has fed toward PedTa Goria Tie enemy has
left 40 men the Geld and We lave only had I've
wounded. IksrA6SY, Mexico, June I"
Letters from San Luis, Of The Ssh cay tai Scaarrs
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BARSUM TAXES 1T CooLLY.-There has been
addition made to the varied delights Of Bsrnums q
welcome as that which we were shown yesterday, BY
Of which Mr. Barnum takes IL coolly. And BE
visitors And his live wonders Everybody within his
gate. The Museum is now, for the first time. thor
oughy and completely ventilated in every part Ilis
happy state Of affairs is produced by and costly
yentilating apparatus Just erected FOR Ar Barnum 81
an expense Of over six thousand dollars great FIRE
proof shaft Of large size has been erected at the real
OF the building from the bottom 60 the top Of which
extends and communicating with every door. In tie
basement within this shaft is a series Of enormous
fans driven by steam. eight horsepowe engine be
ing the means by which they are made % reyoSe a
any desired speed The fresh air, drawn in a, the
lower end of the shaft is thus forced through az the
rate Of three thousand cubic feet per minute aud
red the whole building-iu the thoater being n
troduced under all the seats through aperiures small
enough 10 avoid the sensation Of draught ard yet su
cicnt to thoroughly purify and cool the entire sudso
rium and the other floors issuing from various con-
triyances which entirely fulfill the object sought for
instance the second hcor where the cool air is made
TO porcolae through the surroundings OF the great seal
tank and the impression that those round-oyed an
phibe in perpetual hot water is entirely dissipatcd
by the GOODNESS Of the breezes that about them blow
We hardly know whether the public or Mr.. Bernnm ia
most to be congratulated on this delightful addition &c
the Museum.