Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-23
LOCAL MATTERS.


Our TRADE.--Our merchants are making unusual I
preparations for heavy fail and winter trade and we
can assure our friends in the interior that they can get
every ncedful article, at prices low in Iowa. in
Muscatine. Moreover Muscatine, during the coming
season. will, heretofore, pay better prices for oil
manner of prodsce than any other torn in Io,ca.
Mark thisl We have two of the largest and best
Touring mills in the State, the most extensive pork
Strengthening and packing facilities and are thus ena.
bled TO pay good prices for, and buy any amount of
produce If the farmers If central Iowa consult their
interests, they will bring their produce to Mus
catine.
CrTY Council met on Wednesday afternoon. The
following resolution was adopted: Resided That the
Street Commissioner be instructed to grade Second
street from Iowa Avenue to Sycamore street. in the
same manner as Second street below Iowa Avenue is
graded" Two bills-one from Mccormick, Block, &
Co.. claiming 500, the other from Wallace & Bread.
ing claiming s2,1sl--of damages by reason of water
from neglect of city officer in keeping the cuvert on
Third street in order, presented and rejected
Several other bills were presented and accepted when
the Council adjourned
COUNTY CoURT.-Tuesday afternoon, the case Of
Sarah Young Stewart Beebee, Oh arge of adulte
ry came up before Judge Washburn. The defendant
who was once wholesale merchant in Philadelphia
but now resides in the northern part of this county
with another woman who claims to be his wife.
He however, denies having been married, though
deed of separation from the said Sarah Young stip-
uating the payment to her of $500 per annum during
her life, has been produced. On account of nonpar
ment of this sum since the first year after the date OF
the deed of separation, suit has been instituted After
afarhearng the Court pronounced it case of adultery
and the defendant was held to bail in the sum of $500
for his appearance at the next term of the District
Court.
A TERRIFIC STORM of wind and rain visited this re-
gion last Saturday night. The lightning was nces.
SAINT, the thunder almost interminablc and the rain
fell in torrents, for several hours. Among the DANA
ges, the cellars of Messrs Mccormick Block & Co. and
Wallace Breading were deuged with water, des-
troyng goods to the value of near $780, Mr. Walaces
new building, on Iowa Avenue was also damaged to
considerable extent. This was all occasioned by the
imperfect condition of the culver on Third street at
the crossing of Iowa Avenue.
Il DISEASE AMONG THE CArrLR.-A singular and fatal
fmalady has been prevailing among the cattle in this
city and vicinity during the past week. Its symptoms
probable nature, and manner of treatment are sug.
gested in communication in another column, by Mr..
Burnett We have not heard an estimate of the num-
Der Of cattle already killed by it, but suppose it to be
from twenty to thirty.
The WEATHER has been rather cool the past week.
The disappearance of awnings and straw hats and the
appearance of wooden articles of apparel and over
coats, are some of the results. We have had fire in
our Office every day this week Hope we'll have some
warm weather yet, however.
A New DRUG STORE is just opening in the room
formerly occupied hy N. NJ Stone, by our weknown
friend, James NJ. Dougherty. Mr.. Dougherty has had
long experience in this business and we doubt not
will conduct his business in manner beneficial to his
patrons and profitable to himself
Logon INDICTMENr.--On Monday, Leander Crane
was anaigned before magistrate on charge of selling
liquor contrary to law. He plead guilty, and was
mulcted $40 and costs. His establishment has been
closed by officers Of the law.
The sTEAM planning MILL of Messrs Stein & Hill,
south end of Water street. is now in successful opera
tion--doing heav business in the way of dressing
lumber, and making window, sash and door frames
Dir. Burt also has machine attached which manufac.
| lures shingles with surprising rapidity.
| ADAM EErLING's CoNFEoTiosARY continues to be
a fashionable resort because Adam keeps all the del
icacieS in their season, and them up In style
which would delight old Epicurls himself
OGIiyIE ST. JOHN are replenshng their mann
moth stock Of goods by fall and winter additions.
Longtred and always found honorable, they will not
lack customers.
The BIG Ok, "Muscatine' was sold at Frceport
Is last week, for $500. Mr.. Kincaid has returned,
but the OK will make the same Journey contcmp lated
when he started.
ARRIVED At LAsT.--We observe our neighbor over
the way JOS. Bennett is opening stock of goods,
which has just arrived. OF course, his numerous
friends and patrons will be feoiced at this information
Pork CoNTRAcT.-We learn that farmer of this
county has contracted with of our merchants to
deliver 100 hogs the coming season which shall aver
age 22j pounds EACH at S. so per cwt.
Mr.. GRIFFIH's singing school win commence next
Wednesday evening. All lovers of vocal muSic,
| whether they have determined to patronize him or
not are invited to be present the first evening"
REMovED--The hat mandatory of Mr.. Hess has
j. Chambers store.
FARMER & DooLTTLE are in the market with a
heavy stock of fall and winter goods Purchaser. will
please notice.
New LEATHER sroRE has just been opened on
second street, by 4. Mitchell Read advertisement.
Doors, SHOES, &C.--Attention is directed to N. NJ
Stone now adj