Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-12-30

IA O'i'ei "oids phtrict No taxes all property with
IN Its limits without reference residence, while Di
ttict No contends that the tax on property SHOULD
follow The residence. As neither party seems dis
posed to compromise yield the matter will unlerg,
litigation The present tax in District No | is 81,
mills on the dollar-in District No 2, three mills w,
lay no claims to legal attachments profound sagaci
ty, but We are somewhat OF the opinion that Dstric
No. is in the wrong in the School tax question The
matter ought to lie settled without the costs of litiga
ton.
/ For the Journal
The New Years BALL on Monday Evening
| next.
general participation is anticipated in the mirth
fu enjoyment ofthe innocent amusement on that occa
Sion and it is hoped that ALL without distinction will
consider themselves respectfully invited te attend
though the seniors may in manner excuse them.
selves from entering the cotion, yet they will find
pleasant sensation in social chtclat and in the
commingling thoughts of the past recurring to their
minds (; While the Juniors will dispatch time by their
attention to catching what they call "the notes." The
excellent repast also viii add much to the charms OF
the occasion, especially the managers will be unre.
hitting in their attention 10 have everything about the
! affair aNo,
| Yesterdays Enquirer announces another change of
proprictors. Messts. T. Meason Williams and j. Cars.
kaddan succeed Mr. Cosstt in the management of that
paper. They are young men of known worth and
ability and will doubt reflect honor on the respon-
sibe station which they have assumed. We wish
them success pecunarily.
The reason for Mr. Cossitt's abrupt withdrawal is
ot given but it is rumored that he has been appoint
led to clerkshp at Washington. He retEes with our
best wishes. Few men are better calculated to con-
duct public journal t. himself and bat few have
done greater justice to their patrons editors or
Atical printers.
/ New YEARS GIFTs.-Don you know that a well
selected book is the most appropriate present for
Newly ears gift? 1t shows your God taste and is an
implied compliment 10 the person who receives the
present. Mr.. Burnett has great variety of ANIMALS
and other books suit BILE for New-Year's presents
Call on him soon. before they are all gone. ssHot
Corn is a beautifully printed book, handsomely illus
trated and tastefnlly bound 1t contains number Of
exciting stories of New York lie, calculated to pro-
dnce upon the mind lasting impression of the hor
rors OF dram drinking. The Panorama of Nations,
Is an interesting collection of short thrilling nara
tyes OF romantic adventures by land and sea among
banditt and among wild beasts in the mountains and
under the earth
OgR PRICE CURRESr.--Somc invidous scribller in
the Enqutfer of yesterday, paits cut an error in eur
pfcecurcnt, preteads that lie was awf II fooled
thereby. For his satisfaction we will state that our
prcecurrent table is submitted to responsible Eusi.
hess firm for correction every day of publication but
how the quotation Of salt escaped their attention We
are unable to determine We sill entleavor to have it
correct in fNtare Byth 'way, how doe, It come that
this same Eequirer quotes hogs at 81, when the me
diam price Is $50, and not single hog has Lccn
sold at such low price ia this place this season.
! ATGaic,s HORRIBLY polite invitation of tie gen.
tlemany landlord, Al. Kirkpatrick, we ate an excel,
1 lett Christmas dinner ut this councillors and well
kept hnlse. Kirk (for shorty is 4 model landlord and
gives every part Of his business personal supervision
| The American has acquired very favorable rcputa
ton under his administration On the present
OCCASION, a,sh rcroslnc ITS l5r tie Inner man,
We're set baspr. u.s. as 1ii tempt the yare,t epcare
AID We Informed that nearly as good consltate>
the regular biz Of fare. Tie puLiic who are fond
! good living VIII please notice.
I CnRIsTMAs passed of quietly. Saturday was oh
served by some Christmas tie 10 made tn,
evening hileoas by firing off guns, pistols, re-crack
eg3, &e few OF the larger bhoys also envcneii tn,
streets with vigorous and stirring strains OF MARTA
music. We were pleased to observe that the Sabbath
was not desocrated by any public demonstration Elk
sscepting rampus occasioned by intoxicated Ger
man IN the vicinity of the Ogilyie Honse, who wa
silcnced 'y policeman, order reigncd supreme.
The MAREfr.-pork and wheat have been arrivin,
qne freely during the week though the latter not in
as large quantities is it should Hogs meet will
ready sale at 81 so for inferior, s. rs medium. an,
So best qualities The demand for wheat is not a
active as it was few days ago. still immense quaint
ties are daily arriving.
ALARM OF FIRE.--Consderabe CONSERVATION oc
CURED on Secohd street, about eight clock Oh Wed
nesday evening, occasioned by the burning of a chin
ncy in the American Hotel. 1t appeared quite dan
gerous for time, but fortunately was extinguishet
without serious damage Too much care cannot b,
exercised to prevent fires
LOST CHMD.-Rebecca F ulton, daughter of Mira
Rebecca Davis, left home TIL ursday last aud durn,
the day was Gree Il Stones pork-house, blu
has not yet returned She is about ten years of age
Any information concerning her viii be thankfully re
ceived by her anxious ther at her residence oppo
siteJ. j. Hoops.
u Mr.. CARsKADDAs's LECTURE was heard with mucl
pleasure by tie audience at the Court House, las
Wednesday evening. he subject was "Ihe East ant
the West" 1t beautifully written runnn,
commentary upon the past and present of the old ant
new world, in which much reading and thought wer
apparent.
SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 2.-The next term Of tn
school will commence on Monday, Jan'y End, 1854
The bills for the last term are in the hands of Mr.
Fry, collector for the District All bills not paid pre-
vous to the tenth of January, 10 per cent. will b.
, added. JosppH BpmGsAN Sec,,v
. EPISCOPAL FAlR.--At the continuation of the Fai
last Friday evening, all the articles for sale were dis
posed Of We learn that the raised by the Fai
was about s225 but do not know how much of this sun
was net gain-suppose it to be ample however, for tn
: purpose intended.
The CARRIERs.--Don't forget the carriers of tn
JOURNAL when they make their appearance to-lnol
row morning with an address. A pittance from
each Is asked to pay them for delivering the paper ii
all kinds OF weather. Let their demand for quarter
be needed.
The TEMPERANCE LEAGUE will meet next Monda,
evening, JAM End, at the Congregational Church.
Important business will be tran acted in which all tn
citizens OF Muscatinc are invited to participate
THE TICKLE GODDEss.--A splendid drawing 70
watches, &C., will take place Tomorrow evening a