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Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOL.
LARSIIt

american, English, French German and
S,ciss goods direct from Anse icaa and
European M,nufa tureys.
Our long experience in Western Trade AMI
having correct knowledge of the wants of the
County, enables us TO import such goods as are
adopted to the wants of the people.
We believe we have facilities in buying which
are not enjoyed by any other Western house
having resident partners and buyers constantly al
the Manufacturers and Auctions in the Fast, and
our agents the Continent. Purchasing our
goods for cash aud on short time, are enabled
TO buy much lower than Eastern or Western job
bers who buy on long credit. and we are always
able and prepared To take every advantage of n
change IN the market, favorable to cash buyers,
which merchants who buy on crrdit cannot enjoy.
We can afford 10 sci for Cash, Ten per cent.
l IS than other houses, because zoe do not So tain
heary hsses by creditirag ertrara AMI anf mud
cious merctd Is.
Merchants who have been in the hahit Of visit.
ing Eastern cities, are assured that they win see
as large stocks OF goods IN ST. Louis, as can be
seen in New York or Philadelphia.
we guarantee to erli6it a larger, and better
assorted and more elegant sfocs Of fancy and stq-
pile dry ODDS AID Rctioas than uas ener Seea in
one house IN america.
Our Dress Goods mostly Of styles designed
Ivy ourselves, and entirely, confined 10 US in this
market.
We are prepared to offer the same Inducements
in SILK and White Goods as are offered By lirst
class houses in lae East who are only in this
branch of The business.
The country merchant will save time and mon
ey by purchasing his goods in 81. Louis--expensc
and risk OF seling--oss OF time (Which is valu-
able to good megchants) --deiention Of his goods
Ivy low wa,er--and msmanagemenl Of incapable
nd careless forwarding merchants, thereby SUBJ
Getting himself 10 i)ss Of sales and profits, and
great nyenience--a discount on money he re-
ceives from his MISUNDERSTANDING which is al
ways IN favor II the eastern ciiies--the risk Of
over stocking himself with too large quantity
Of goods not adapted 10 his trade which are sure
10 he deprecated and become unsaleable, and be-
good reasons for the retailer to make bis purchases
in home market.
We respectfully suggest tics. facts 10 the
merchant fin the West, believing il is to their in
forest in every respect TO make their purchs ses in
ST. lous. and that the system we have estab-
Gshed, guaranteeing 10 them cheaper goo Is and
as large slaeks US cdn be obtained in any of The
Eastern cities. will bring 20 US many merchants
and traders who have not before seen that they
could save money and lime by coming TO a home
market for their supplies.
OUR MOTTO SHALL BF IN FACT
Large Sales Il Small Profits.
Al undertaking one price cash system at leaSt
ten per cent. Tess than any credit house n the Eas.
Or West can afford.
jy22-3m EDDY, ia MESON 4 co.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
VIM. a. Nelson,
Wholesale Commission Merchant,
AND MANUFACTURERS AGENT.

No. IL Locust street, bel. Main and Leree,
81. LOUIS,
AGENT for Wheeling paper mills, Steubenvle do
n New York Type Foundry, Cincinnati do, Cincin.
natl printing press mandatory n. and Boston do
Lightbody's printers ink, Pittsburgh Flint Glass
Works, do. Green do, do. Window do, Wheeling
tlass Works Brighton bucket and tab factory, ..kro
zen's' wooden ware mandatory and ST. Louis wash
hoard factory.
Proprietor of the st. Louis improved Salamaniel
Fire Proof Safe Mandatory.
Purchasers are requested to call and examine prices
as we CAN and WILL sell lower than any other house
in the West Je3-6ms5
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
PAY UP I!

NH0SE indebted to The late firm of j. b
i Dougheriy & Co. are earnestly requested {,
pay up withou, further delay. II not attended {,
soon, there may be an additional expense in tn
shape of costs. We must have our dues. ~
word to the wise" DC.
]. b. DOUGHERTY & co.
August 10, ls53-5w
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
State Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES County.

State of lowa-Muscatine County.
wHO william BnowN-Sir: Yon are here.
u by notified that on The ls h April 1853, w.
e. Woodward filed his petition in the office OF
The Clerk OF The District Court in The above coun.
~. representing that the north one-half of the
north wet one-iourlh, section ga, township 7s
north rarge ] west 9Th principal meridian, in
Muscatine county, was sold at public sale on the
7h May A. ID. 1852, iy the Treasurer of said
county to the petitioner, for the unpaid taxes
levied thereon for the year 1851. and praying tina,
your right TO redeem the same may be foreciosed
Vow. unless you appear and answer thereto on
or fore the first day Of tn mex. term OF the said
Court in said county, Judgment viii be rendered
III accordance with the petition.
WIN. LEFFINGWELL, Clerk.
Mu caliEe county, Angus, IL, lS53-5w
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
Snodgrass & McCampbcli,
Wholesale and Retail GrocerS,

wholesale and Retail Gr0cerS,
HUSCATlNE, IOWA,
AVE Just received general stock OF goods
IL in their lin consisting Of the following arti-
Giles, towit:
Sugars OF allqraiilies Lemon syrup
holasses, IN bb!s, half Tubs, buckets
bhls and kegs 3Willow-ware,clo clothes pins
Coffee Rio and Java jChurns, spades, sho'els
Teas, Of all kinds Hoes. Blooms
Saeralus, indigo, madder}Coiton yarn and hating
Nails, assorted Candle wcking;
Goldfish carpet chain
Nos. and mackerel Corlage. assorted
Nutmcgs, cinnamon Meal selves
Spice, pepper, ginger 3GIass tumblers
Lemons, oranges. Palm eafhats
Dried apples and pcaches|Soap, tobacco
White lead, ICigars-regalias princi.
WIndow-glass. Sx 10 and pes and Cuba skies
loxi2 irunes, raisins almonds
star and taiIow candles IPecans, peanuts.
LInseed, sperm and olive Dried cn,ran,s, rice
oils Cheese, pepper-sauce
And all other articles usually kept by gToccrs,
which will be sold as cheap as can be bought 10
Muscatine. fir cash or approved country produce.
May 6, 1853 -ap22-3m
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

STEMS
LUM BIER YARD.
On Second street, opposite Bennctrs will.
a, 1878, 600 feet
WISCONSIN LUMBER !
f1NHE subscriber returns HE compliments to hi
i numerous liberal customers, for past patron
age, and informs them tina, their generous support
has enabled him 10 supply his Lumber lard with
all kinds of lumber; such us
Flooring, Siding. Fencing
Scantling, Joist, Lath, &c.
TOGETHER with all kinds Of boards. such as
clear pannei from one half to two and a bsfinches
in thickness; and common lumber of every kind aud
quality. Also,
Square timber. Shingles &c.
Dressed Flooring an Siding,
Doors, Sash. Blinds, Frames, &c.
As be purchased tie else but the hes, quality Of
Wisconsin lumber and that at the lowest prices.
and his connection with PLANNING MACHINE
and Circular Saw enable him TO Gil all kinds vf or
ders and bills on the lowest possible cash terms
add size. shape, price snd quality Notwithstanding
Friends, give us a call--we will ensure you sat-
sfaclon. Sc STEIN.
Muscatine, May 81, lS53-6m
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
The Latest fashion of Hats
AT THE
Muscatine Hat. Mandatory
SIGN OF THE
Red Flag with the u hite Hats:

OppOSite Stcu LHMOer fQr0.
fNHE undersigned woa!j most respectfully IN
i announce TO the citizens of Musta me go
and the surrounding. Coonlry that he has located
OF the corner of Second and Pine streets, where be
Will manufacture to order. hats OF every grade and
style-such as beaver, otter, moleskin, Russia and
all Other kinds OF Hats. He will, also, constantly
keep on hand an assortment OF Hote, so that per-
sons desiring good Hat can be accommodated at
any time. He has made arrangements to procure
the fashions from the East. as soon as they are
there adopted, and will at all times be able TO ac
commodae his customers with the very latest
style.
Farmers will find il TO their interest to purchase
OF him, for all work is warranted TO give saiisfac
ton. He is determined 10 sell cheap Tor cash
adopting the motto '.SniaH profits and quick re
turns" 81 ALI kinds OF Furs taken in exchange
for Hats. WIN. HESS,
Muscatine, June IL, ls53-3m
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
LIQUORS.

A FINE lot Of Wines, Brandies and Gin, which We
"A offer for medical and mechanical purposes at redu
ced prices, for sale by MEDIC & SPRINGER,
June 3, lSj3---tf.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

(lOVERS to Harpers and Putnam's Mapa-
Y aines, and the Magazines bound in them,
can be had at BURNFTT,S
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
Cash Advances.

nv Il will make liberal cash advances upon pro-
w duce placed in our hands for shipmen, TO
JAMhSG GOODRlCH.S ST. Louis, for sale there
or shipment East. GREEN d STONE.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

ELON ERS! FLOWERS Tissue papers !.
L large assortment leaves, &C., lust re-.
ceived at BURNETT,S
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

!AcoB BUTLER, Attorney for petitioner.
Muscaiine, Aug &c, 1853.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

jacob BuTLRR, Sol. for petitioner.
Muscatine, August 26, 1853.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

Muscaiinc, July 90, ls53-3m
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21
Billiards. Panorama.

We have visited this beautiful Piano.
rama four times, and would gladly visit
/ it g dozen times more. Independent of
the pleasure received in witnessing its
| Exhibition, we would not take ten dol
lars for the knowledge We have obtained
from it respecting the situation of the
city itself, and the location of the prin-
clpal streets, public buildings, squares,
Iarks, &c. As work of art, it ap-
proaches perfection as nearly as work
Of the kind need to. The perspective
appears to be faultless. Everything
stands out in bold relief. When view
ing it you can scarcely realize that you
are looking at painting on plain sur
face. You are half persuaded that it is
all wax work. Trees, posts, and tele-
graph poles, neither lean nor lie down,
but staId gu: as natural as the original
themselves. The telegraph wires do not
appear 10 lie against the house fronts,
but swing out clear and natural. Eve
rything, even to the minute, seems to
be represented life-like and natural, and
just as it would appear across the street.
There is no saineness in the painting
Every countenance, even Of the thou
sands who are represented as threnging
the streets, is different from every other
countenance. No fancy scenes are rep
resented on the paintings. Everything
was copied from real objects and incl
dents. Every phase Of city life, and in
cident, proper to be represented, is in
troduced. Herein insists the Geograph-
ical value Of the exhibition. No one can
view this Panorama without admiring
the artistic skill, the eminent good taste
in the introduction of incidents, and the
patient labor Of The Artist who brought
| It out. His countrymen owe him an ev-
relasting debt of gratitude. Pecuniarily
it m'est pay, for so much merit cannot
fail to draw large houses" Thus speaks
an exchange, of the Panorama of New
York city, which is soon to be exhibited
in Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

Relative to this Japan Elk.
petition, we never had but one opinion
So far as Japan's bad treatment of Anne.
rican sailors called for friendly admo-
milton on our part, it is well. So far as
it would be desirable and right to oper
negotiations with Japan, if it can be done
by friendly and pacific means, it is also
well. But SO far as it is designed tc
force the japanese to trade us, or to hold
intercourse with us, it is both unchris-
tian-like and unrepublican. Japan has
a perfect right to use her pleasure about
trading with us; and we have no right
to use those means which the Almighty
has put into our Lands. to compel her eli
Their 10 sell us coal or buy our manufac-
lures. no lengthy arguments are need
ed to enforce these views, for they COM
mend themselves, we think, to the com
nonsense Of every man, Philadelphia
Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

WocLEN CLoTH.-According to a
Michigan correspondent of the Genesee
Farmer, thousands of bales of the cast
of rags of foreign paupers, are imported
TO be worked up by our manufactures
into cloth, to sell TO the American peo-
pie. He says these rags formerly were
used as manure; but now all the low
priced mems wear is of this description
of cloth, and may be easily detected BY
putting ones hand upon it; it feels as
rough as horse-card. Rags, all wool
are said TO be worth seven cents Der
pound in the New York market; while
those half cotton, are worth from three
to four cents. Probably the manufactu-
rers would prefer to use good clean wool
instead of these rags, il they both came
at the same price. It is all owing te
competition principle which, if moi
closely watched, is perpetually CLOTHING
some one or another in pauper's rags.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21


RUssIA.--A late calculation respect
ing the military power Of Russia makes
the force which the Gear could employ
in European war, withcut the reserve,
the local garrisons, or the army in the
Caucasus, being in any way reduced to
consist of 386 battalions of infantry, 46S
squadrons of cavalry, and 996 guns /; or,
in other words, in The eventuality OF a
European war, Russia could operate with
a force Of 100000 men. and 900 guns.
without laying itself open to Great Bri-
tain, Sweden, or to the Caucasus. In
case OF great war, Russia could operate
by means of her first, second and third
reserves, and the Cossack and Tartar
forces, with one million of combattants
and with l,800 guns. This is the esti-
mate OF Prussian officer of great expe-
rience on the point in question.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21
For the Grant County Herald.
in Lancaste.

"fhe Graefenberg Medicines are adj
vertised in the Herald. Their propel-
ling force is tremendous, from the man
ner we saw them driving team out of
town on Tuesday last. The forward
momentum was SO great as TO arrest the
Car, and drive the horses beyond the
range of driver and all civilization. p
[ Herald.
Well Mr.. HERALD, according to your
own statement civilization extends about
quarter of a mile from Lancaster, and
to stranger, hastily introduced to an
acquaintance with the rough realities of
tie place, it seems TO be quite inmate
rial at what point he starts or in what
direction he travels TO get beyond the
reach of it, in going that distance.
DRIVER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

1--we see. good many ,4tias.ia
Bank notes in the hands of Bank men.
The concentrated movement throughout
Wisconsin to drive Atlanta out, in or
to get the Wisconsin pei bank issues in,
is as remarkable for bare faced inpu-
dence as it is for honesty of purpose
We say again--the effect of paper mon
ey is to drive out our gold and silver,
and replace the same by rags. When
the final judgement day OF Banks comes,
there will be neither gold nor rags, and
then repentance viii not avail. The
Sheriff will knock at your door as a
thief, and there will be no one to com
fort, or loan you a dollar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

Alt is fact worthy of notice, that
The ilrst five churches formed in New
England are now Unitarian Churches
VIZ: Plymouth, Salem, Dorchester, Bos-
ton First Church, and Watertown. Rev.
Or. Kendall, of Plymouth, is the oldest
minister of the Unitarian denomination
In this country, and it is curious to note
that ne is at the head of the Oldest Pill
grim Church formed in America. Bos-
ton spondent Christian Inquirer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21
ANNUAL SESSION
Of Grant County Beard Supervisors.

Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 1868.
The Board was called to order by III.
clerk.
The following members were presen
On Tuesday:
Jamestown--The T. Lane.
Smelser-Hugh B. Patterson.
Potosi-Tholnas Palliser.
Harrison-W w. Barstow.
Paris-Chas. Dickey.
Platteville-- Hophni Hurlburt
Lima-Jesse Waldorf.
Clifton-Benjamin Bull.
Wingville-Wm. S. Chapman.
Muscoda--James Moore.
Lancaster-J. Allen Barber.
Ellenboro'- William Jefreys.
Liberty-Jas, Wannemaker.
Fennimere-H. A. w. McNair.
WATERFOWL. G. Wilcox.
Beetown-John B. Turley.
Patch Grove--Daniel Andrews.
Cassville John ID. Harp.
Hazel Green-Lewis Rood.
On motion j. ALLEN BARBER was
chosen Chairman pro. fem, whereupor
the Board proceeded to an election fol-
Chairman, by Ballot, and ]. ALLEN BAR
BIER was elected.
The Chairman proceeded to select the
following committees
On Claims John B. Tarley, WIN
Jeffryes, II. Hurlburt.
Roads and Bridges WIN. S. Chap
man, c. Dickey, .Jno. d. Harp.
County Finances. Waldorf, Levi.
Rood.
County Property-Daniel Andrews
Hugh B. Patterson, Jonas Wannemaker
School and School Fund-H. Hurl
burt, w. G. Wilcox, VIM Jeffreys.
Elections--H. A. w. McNair, Jno
ID. Harp, w, G. Wilcox.
9oUn and 7ioaUn Organisations -Thos
Palliser, w. w. Barstow, Thomas T
Lane.
Equalization aud Correction of is
sessments B. Bull, Thos. T. Palliser, Fl
A. w. McNair, j. Allen Barber, Lew.
is Rood.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

The MIDDLE CLASS IN IRELAND. Ono
great cause of the misfortunes of Ireland
has always been, that soon as a man
passed from being absolutely dependent
on his manual labor for his support, he at
ence set up for a gentlemafs and despis-
ed and altogether abjured his former as
socistes; and. not only did he do nothing
himself, but he Too frequently brought
up his children to be nothing also the
cons equence was that the middle class
was not perpetuated, but the children,
having no profession, snbdlyided their
fathers property and quickly elapsed into
the laboring class. Oflate years, how
ever, signs eff the creation of this class
in its true character have appeared, and
in proportion as industry advances, the
class will increase. II Lea der.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

I5@The citizens of Milwaukee, on
Monday Of last week, voted in favor Of
leaning the city credit for 100000 &c
the Waterfowl Railroad. The CITY has
now loaned its credit to the full amount
of the limit allowed by law of the
last Legislature of Wisconsin-one mil
lion of dollars. It's respective loans are
1924, 900 to the Milwaukee g. Missis-
sippi Road; 100000 to the Lake
Shore; 100000 TO the La Crosse
100000 to the Fond du Lac, ana
100000 to the Watertown Road
Thompsons Reporter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

THE NEXT LEeIsLAruRE.-We are
enabled to state form the returns before
us that the Democrats will have at least
l0 majority in the Senate, and in the As
sembly we have probably elected 81
members out of the 85-or 20 regular
Democratic majority in the Assembly.
and SO majority on joint ballot. This IS
more than sufficient for all reasonable
purposes Milwaukee Wis, 18th inst.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21
1--we do not remember to hav, seer

1--we do not remember TO hays seen
drunken coiored man in the streets. Of
New York. We had, therefore, an idea
that the colcred people have special
weakness towards the alcoholic. It
appers, however, thsre is stir amooer
them at present on the subject of total
abstinence. Meetings are held. societies
are formed. pledges are taken, and The
cause generally is prosperous
Home Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

We are compelled to publish the
HERALD on Mondays hereafter, to ac-
commodate the gerrymanderings Of
mails. The barrenness of our columns
may be accounted for by the change
This week. After the fourth of Ju-
" next, the mail arrangements for Grant
County will be such that all the fick-
leness of Government distributing Off
oes and the war in Turkey cant frus-
trate them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

It always gives us pleasure 10 notice
any article that confers real benefit on
the community, and it is with confidence
we heartily commend Ayers Cherry
Pectoral to our readers as possessing
extraordinary virtues for the cure Of
diseases incident to the Throat and
Lungs. This may account for our FREE
quent reference to this article which
we feel fully justified in making know n
to the public.-[N. Y. Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21
County Board.

From several causes, we are unable
to present this week but small install
lnent, Of what the Board have DONE
We know it is expected of the HERALD
to give the proceedings, and in this ex-
pectation, our readers shall not be dis
appointed; but we must have our time.
The present Board of Supervisors has
strong inclination to do the honest fair
thing and to avoid having their decis-
ions appealed TO the Circuit Court. To
the benefit and honor Of Grant, County,
quite different course mas been taken.
and we think the county revenues will
gain thereby. The Board Of 1852 blum
dered most eriminally in some instances.
They damaged the county by provoking
expensive appeals f; taught claimants the
idea of appealing to courts upon rejected
bills; cut down or refused payment for
Indispensable, and thus, sunk the cred
it of the county by closing the door up
on claimants, and thereby opened wide
upon themselves the relentless jaws of
half dozen courts and four score law
yers. We know that just claims are
seldom ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS nine-tenths
Of all protested claims are unjust, but
why dis!low them when the law and our
courts decree otherwise? We would
not give dime for all the Justice in the
land while supreme law is so opposite,
so easy, so cheap and so accommodating
TO plaintiffs We give one instance
which resulted from grinding in commit
tee and then boiling through according
iy, the ordeal of full Board, as
specimen: ]. G. SaU1REs, as. Grant
County on appeal and change of venue
to Richland Court. Original claim $l5
verdict for plaintiff for claim of $l5
aud SIS costs, amounting to$34.
The Board of 1868 however, pursues
different course--with the view to a.
void appeals, or from better motives
We have good deal to say upon the
policy of our County Boards, especially
upon their policy for three years in ref
erence TO bridges, and at the proper time
we shall say it all. Bridges are want
ed and must be had bridges are rotting
down.and towns are unable to build them.
The County ought to appropriate little
every year, rather than defer all till a
spontaneous movement Of the people
compels dozen bridges to be built ana
repaired in single year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21
The Presents TO THE JApANrsp

/ lHE PRESENTS TO THE JApANEs
IL appears that number of present.
were made to the Governor of Uraaa.-
II In spite of his declaration that il wa,
contrary to japanese law, he was o.
Ioilged to accept them in order to prevenr
the REJECTION Of his own. He afterward,
Drought off quantity Of poultry for the
vessel, and received in return a laroe
loox OF choice American garden seeds
ms acceptance of the presents on the IRE.
|vious visit having, to his great ioy, Been
sanctioned by his superiors. Notwith-
||s,1anoIIng the repeated concessions which
me Japanese made to the demands Of
Commodore Perry, they are said to have
oeen very cordial and friendly IN their
intercourse, and to have taken their final
Phila. Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-11-21

1.-THE notice of Mr.. BRowN and
Lady, artistic penmen, and teachers Of
drawing, &c., is referred to. Their
specimens Of peEmanship, and their
rules for teaching the art seem to us
worthy of attention. We hope parents
and children will attend during the first
evenings of their school, in order 10 ex-
anime their system.