Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-06-24
IOWA NEWS.

5000. s.ss-s.e IOWA NEWS.
Philip Noon was killed near Des-
moines on the 18th by the caving in of o
we'll.
H. Williamson, sheriff bf Tama
county, died at his residence in Toledo a
few days since. 4a-
Patrick McCardle, charged with
completely in the murder of his father,
was lately acquitted by jury in Du-
buque.
Col. Mackey of the SD Iowa, whose
right arm was shattered in the battle of
Jenkins Ferry, is now at his home in
Keokuk county.
LIST OF Iowa SICK AND WOUNDED IN
SHERMAN's ARMY TRANSFERRED TO
NASHVILLE JUNE Is, 1S64.-John B.
Young, Co. H, I'd Iowa; Daniel Bac-
chus, Co. D, 7th Iowa J. Barwood, Co.
H, Goth Iowa, and Jas. Crauch, Co. B,
39th Iowa.
CoPPERHEAD STATE TICKET.-As
some curiosity may be felt to know who
the Cops. have put up on their State
ticket to be buried out of sight by Union
ballots next Fall, we annex the names
For Sec ofState-J. III. Wallace, of Muscatine.
For Treasurer. B. Lash, of Henry.
For Attorney Gen.-C. NJ. Dunbar, Of'Jackson.
For Auditor.E e H Mn'hnad Of Iowa;
For Judne-Thos. NJ. Munroe. of DUBUQUE
The West Union Iowa. Record thus
speaks of the "North Iowa girls"
North Iowa girls need not use pearl
powder, rouge or crimson silk. Our
girls are as industrious as bees. Pure
prairie air and plenty of it is what does
the business. We don't feel like bragg
ging particularly, but we do certainly
think that North Iowa has as many
rosy checked, healthy, handsome look
ing girls as any portion of this little
world. If any country can do better we
would like to know it,.
: The Dubuque Times says it is au-
thorized to announce Louis Case, ESQ,
of Bremen county, as a candidate for
Auditor of State, subject to the action
of the Union State Convention. ~
The firemen of Independence are
to celebrate the 4th of July in an appro-
pirate manner. Numerous committees
have been appointed, from which we in
fer that {" Independence day will be
remembered.
George May, Esq, of Marion coun-
ty, has obtained clerkship atNWash-
ington, d. c. He left last week for that
place, and thereat we congratulate
George, whom we look upon as one of
the most talented men of our State. No
man can WELD more vigorous pen.-
May this be but a stepping stone to a
speedy promotion.
On Sunday last we were visited by
a severe hail storm. Hailstones fell
thick and fast for a few moments cover
ing the ground as if with carpet of
snow. They ranged in size from pea
to large hickorynut.-IV Webster city
Freeman.
What was left were nearly a week
reaching this city. The hailstones must
have grown hugely in that time.
DUBUQUE CoUNTY.-The expedition
organized by Major Maynadier, under
an act of Congress, to explore route to
Idaho by way of the river Niobrarab,
left Dubuque on Thursday. The compa-
ny consists of fifty well mounted men,
with wagons, and goes via Sioux City.
The Northwestern Packet Company
donates to the State Sanitary Fair the
use, on next Thursday, of the steamer
Northern Light. The expense Of the
company will be about $500.
The Vinton Eagle proposes James
Chaplin, Esq, of Vinton, the efficient
clerk of the District Court, as a candi-
date for the nomination, by the Union
Convention, as Register of the State
Land Office.
The same paper urges c. HI. ConkIin,
Esq, of that town, as suitable success
sor to Judge Isbell, and its efforts are
seconded by the Cedar Valley Times.
Mr.. Conklin would make acareful and
trustworthy Judge. We know the man
and believe him well qualified for the
position.
Mrs. DR.. Barclay is addressing the
ladies Of Desmoines.
Col. Dave Wilson, of the 9th Cav
airy, is said to have resigned.
Major VIM. Thompson, of Mt. Pleas
ant, has been unanimously elected Col
Of y,n Let Ca1-o1px-
Forty ladies of Anamosa have
rpiedged themselves to purchase no for
eign imported goods, during the war.
The Supervisors of Jones having
appropriated $1,000, for the erection of a
new Jail, conditioned that the citizens
would contribute 81 900, the condition
has been promptly complied with.
- The 10th Iowa infantry passed
through the city last evening, ea route
for Davenport. They are recently from
Huntsville, Ala The regiment now
numbers about three hundred. These
have re-enlisted for the war, and are
going home to spend their furloughs.
The 10th was raised at Iowa City, by
Col. Perczel, and entered the service in
September, 1861. Chicago Journal, 2lst.
NoBLY DoNE.-Jasper county sends
to the North Iowa Fair, at Dubuque,
s., 130. AZ. $3.50 of this amount was raised
by the Soldiers Aid Society of New
ton. In addition to this large amount
of supplies will be shipped this week to
our soldiers, which will swell the con-
tributions to grand total Of $4,000.
What county can present better
record? Well done, good and patriotic
Jasper! s 1.&
The great crib for the draw pier OF
the railroad bridge has been successfully
located and sunk. It now rests upon
the river bottom, in about forty feet OF