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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

MADAME PFsIrrER.-A private letter from this
remarkable traveller. dated surabaya, December
H., 1862, furnished to the London Atheneun,
part Of Sumatra. had returned to Java, and was
about 10 depart for the Molucca Islands with the
ultimate object of reaching New Guinea. and
exploring the interior OF that country, which has
never been visited by any European
..stsa 80: Nea1 York C0mMerciat Aduertiaer
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

HIGH WATER IN WHITE RlvER, Move learn
that there has been extraordinary rise of water
in this river. gentleman from Johnsonsport
states that about the 10Th instant it rose at that
point thirty feet in sixty hours. Great damage
was done to farms, and considerable merchandise,
produce, and fencing were swept awny. mer-
chant of this city is advised of the loss of several
hundred sacks of salt. aas,i- >@ 20 ~
Isl. Louis Republican, 30h ultimo.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

Mr.. H. D. SELDEN, who committed suicide by
throwing himself over board on the last trip of the
Arabia, had been connected with the house of A.
T. Stewart & Co. for about eighteen years, and
was head salesman in the shawl department. He
ties in New York, on whose behalf he was going
abr DAD for the purchase of goods Bills of
to the amount of forty thousand dollars, on Brown,
Shlpley & Co were found on hs person.
Netc York Journal Of Commerce, May 30.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

The ALLEGED AssAssINATIoN BY THE FREScH
MrsIsreR OF Waffle Courier des Flats Unis,
at New York, regards the statement of the assas-
sination of Cornemeuse By st. Arnaud, the French
Minister of War. a calumny; but the Rep,ibi.
cain, the organ of the Socialists at the place,
says "false or true, the story ia not improbable,
and still lees absurd" F.. .'.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

DEsrRucrIoH OF PaINriNa OFFIcE.-The print
ing establishment of a newspa per in the city of
Boston called Life in Boston," was forcibly en-
tered on Sunday morning between two O'Clock and
a Wight as is supposed and the forms, types, and
many other articles, overturned, broken, and
thrown into the street. Mr.. Berry, the proprietor
of the Office. had been personally attacked the day
before by two Individuals sau ssisloS sns1
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

Fly on ras Tos Aoco PLANrs.-The Hickman
fKvo Ayxws, of the 2ist, says that tho tobacco
plants In that county and the adjacent ones, far
=, his information extends, are very much injured
by fly that Periora'es,he le.ves OF the plants in
such ma ner ~ to entirely atop their growth.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

SECOND DIsTRIcr OF ALABAMA.-Colonel Phil
lips, who nominated for Congress by the con-
vention held in Mobile, has declined, in conse-
quence Of the action of another convention which
assembled at Claiborne and nominated Colonel
Stallworth. Another convention is now to be held
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01
Death of the Director of the Mint.

A telegraphic despatch from Philadelphia
apprizes US that Judge THOMAS M. Petit,
recently appointed Director of the Mint at
Philadelphia, died in that city yesterday morn
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01
Correspondence of the Philadelphia North american


/ have good reason to believe that despnt ches
have been received from Eng gland, communicating
intelii gence that the British govern ment in con-
STRUNG the Clayton and Bulwer treaty, renounces
its protec torate in Central America, so far colo
nization, occupation, and fertilization, which are
specifically named, are involved.
The Rnggold Surveying Expedition is ordered
to proceed, with dispatches to the East Indies, by
the way of the Cape OF Good Hope. II is to touch
at Cape de Verbs for water and to rendezvous at
Batavia, preparatory to reconnaissance in the
China sens. The survey and supply ship John
P. Kennedy will leave New York in about fort
night with valuable stores, to join the expedition
at the Cape Of Good Hope. Letters for persons at
tached the expedition may be sent to the of
Captain Hoins, New York navy yard.
VIM. Easily resigned the Conmissionership of
Public Buildings, and claims two and hall per
cent. on the disbursement of money in the erec-
ton of the Patent Office, amounting to about five
hundred thousand dollars.
Henry r. Hurlbut has been appointed Navy
gent at Memphis, Tennessee, DICE E. e Perrin.
Perrin Is the brother. in law OF the two STATIONS,
and it required strong effort to displace him
General Joseph G Pickett was mainly instru
mental in accomplishing the change. It'll a tri-
umph for "Young America" -ltl. -.....' To-
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

IMPORTANT sulr.-The New York Commercial
Adrui,er thus notices the suit by customs officers
at New York to half the 20 per cent.
penalty for goods undervalued:
ga suit involving the sum of $4,000 has been
instituted in the United States circuit court for the
southern district of this State, by Zebedee Ring,
David A. Bokee, and the executors OF Philip Hone,
deceased, against Hugh Maxwell, esq, the late
collector of this port. The plaintiffs claim that
Mr.. Ring. as late surveyor, Mr.. Bokee as late
naval officer, and the heirs of Philip Hone, who
preceded Mr. Bokee in the naval Office, are entitled
TO recover moiety of the moneys collected and
received by Mr.. Maxwell. under the Sth section of
the amended tariff act of July 30ih 1916, which
requires the payment Of penalty of 70 per cent.
for IN naturalization of goods imported, in addi-
usn to the regular duty. The amount 80 col ected
by Mr. Maxwell 10 said to be upward of 8 100 600.
Judge Nelson has ordered MIR. Maxwell to
show cause before him, on the 9th OF June. why
an Injunction should not issue, according to the
prayer of the petitioners, and that in the mean
lime a provisional injunction issue epjoning the
payment of the sum in question to the Govern
me
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-06-01

The reader should understand that this refers
TO a recent rapid passage from New Orleans TO
Baltimore, by way Of the Ohio river; the time of
transit between those cties by direct route,
over which the mails are now conveyed, being
about six days,-ED. RsPus. " TaE.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21
MUSCATINE JOURNAL---OCTOB q, 1853

New PuBLIcATlos.--Partsl and OF the Penny
Magazine, published by Eli Adams at Davenport and
Mnscatine, have been laid table by the publish
En- This Magazine is an American publication from
English plates, and j. one Of the cheapest and most
entertaining works In course of publication, in
periodical form. It contains no fictitious narratives
and is fall of useful and entertaining reading. Price,
fifteen cents each part. Mr. Adams will shortly open
publication Office in this place.
Pork MARKEr.--There has been an advance in the
price of this article in the governing markets. and
buyers here talk ofpaying higher prices than conten
plated week or two ago. tits now thought that the
opening price viii be - per cwt or no. less than
So so.
The ENQUIRER appeared last evening again under
the editorial charge of III. d. La Cossitt after six
months respite from editorial toll. Saccess to the
paper pecunary.
SWEET PorAToEs.-Mr. n. Tabor, of this county.
presented with lot of the largest sweet potatoes
we ever seen. They took the premium at the late
Fair.
The LIST OF PREMIUMS awarded ut the late Agri.
cultural Fair will be found in another column.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

OuIo.-Medill, Democrat, for Governor,
has majority of 10000 to 10000. Tie
Democrats have large majority in the
Legislature.
PENNsYLvANIA.-The Democratic candi-
dates for the State Offices were elected, by
decided majorities. in Pennsylvania, on the
18th.
MlSNEsorA.-The majority of Rice for
Delegate, in Minnesota, it is reported, will
be about 1000. The Wings made NO or
ganised opposition.
GEORGIA. The election in Georgia has re-
suited in the election of johnson, the dem
ocratic candidate tor Governor, by about
5000 majority. Barton, whig, is probably
elected to Congress, aud HIM. B. Fleming,
wing, is elected Judge IN the Eastern Dis
trict. The Legislature viii probably be DEM
ocratic, as well as a majority of the Con-
gressional delegation.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21
--------------------------
Oregon and California |.

The battle with the indians in Ore
gnn. in which Gen. Lane was wounded
and Capt. Armstrong killed. was fought
on Rogue River. on the 9th August.
between SO whites and $50 Indians.
OF The Indians, 10 were killed and 80
wounded; OF the whites. were killed
and wounded.
As some inquiries have been made we
wonld state that Government ha. extern
ded the time TO the lst December, 1855,
during which time. emigrants settling il
this Territory are entitled. each man. to
l6O acrea OF land. aud his wife TO tl,,,
sa me amount--provid-d hes.ves on ami
improves II for The space OF tour year,
Wages Ia California are now reduced
TO i've dollsrs per day.
"A rendezvous of Villains. Of all grades
and character. was rereatly di>carrrrd
ia the sink Of Humboldt river east OF
the Sierra Nevada. A murderer was
traced from CaIveras conn,y to the rep
dezvous. where about one lllnd ed ard
fifty Of the outlaws were discovered A
volunteer force will probably go on, 10
dslcdge the illains.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21
NO. a..
s>~A Bnassers.

About 1900 hands ere expected 10 be
at work on the Burlington and Missouri
River Railroad in about six weeks.
The Grand Division Of the Sons Of
Temperance me, at Mount Pleasant last
Wednesday, 10Th inst.
Al the election held last week IN Jack.
son county. TO determine whether the
county should subscribe to stock in the
Iowa Air Line and North Western Rail-
road companies, the question was deci.
ded 10 the negative by large majority.
I/LaHD Sales. Since the first Of Nav,
1the sales for cash and land warrants. in
the Dubuque Land District. am cunt to
250.800 acres. producing S3l3.626. Of
$479 574, received on deposit at Du-
buque, from the various offices in Iowa,
Wisconsin and Minnesota, s422, 100
were from Iowa alone. This is pretty
strong evidence Of the tendencvof EN-.
igration 10 this Safe.
The proposition made by the citizens
Of Fort Madison, 10 keokuk. that vote
Of the county Of Lee b. 'aken upon the
question OF county. subscription OF
5000. 900 tothe Fort Madison, Keosau-
qua, and Bloomfield railroad. and $2oa.-
600 TO the Keoknk aud E,rt De, Moline
railroad, was accepted by Keokuk after
MUCH debate at public meeting
= Oskaloosa has been growing SO rapid
ly and the call for town lots has cen
go great, that MIR. White. abou: ore year
ago. land off severa! acres of his farm
West Of town. in lots. in addition 10
the 100 acres Of the Original plat. We
learn that these are all sold and that Mr..
J Montgomery. has just surveyed Off
30 acres more on the south side Of tow n,
several OF which have already been sold
a; good price. Oskafoosi has proba bly,
erected more buildings this season han
any other town in Iowa, of the Missis-
sippi river. and it building material and
workmen could have been Obtained.
still greater number would have been
buii,.-Oskuioosa Herald.
Struck BY LIGHTNING We learn that
the barn Of Mr. Julian Ellis. "a few miles
east ircm town. was struck by lightning
on last Tuesday night. and entirely con
sumed. as was also he contents Of hay,
grain &c-U.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

AT st. Louis, at half past nine o'clock on
the morning of Thu sday, 18th inst, the
steamer Montauk, Captain GLEIM, master,
lying near the foot of Vine street, took fire
and in few minutes was completely en-
veloped in flames.
The cause of this unfortunate occurrence
was as follows: They were burning pitch
Immediately in the rear of the boilers, for
the purpose Of cementing the deck which
had lately been calked. The kettle in which
they were preparing the pitch burst, and
the contents spread over the deck, which,
coming in contact with the fire beneath the
kettle, was soon enveloped in flames. So
rapid was the progress of the fire, that in a
few minutes the STEAMER Robert Campbell,
which was lying just below her, and could
not be removed, caught, and in short
time was perfect sheet of flame. The
mate, Mr.. Kelly, in his efforts to secure the
books and papers, had his hands and face
badly burned. The Robt. Campbell was
owned by Mr.. Joseph Mcintyre, the first
clerk, and Captain A. Reeder, of the f. X.
Aubrey. She was in the command of Cap
tain McCloy, and was valued at $4,000.
Insurance had been effected in the following
Office: Etna, Lumbermen's, Columbia and
Citizens, $4,000 each. The clerk succeed
ed in saving about $500 in money, which
was in the safe.
The Lunette lying Immediately at the
stern of the Campbell next took fire. She
was owned by Capt. JoHN DAVIS, her COM
mander, and was valued at $4,000, and
fully insured. She had about $50 tons Of
freight on board for Galena AMI other
points on the upper Mississippi river, all Of
which was entirely consumed. Her books
and papers were saved.
Tho Montauk and Campbell had each
about 80 tons Of freight on hoard, and were
loading for the Missouri river. The for
mer was owned by Messrs. CoRwlrH & Co.,
of Galena, and Capt. GLEIx was insured
in the Home Mutual Insurance Co., and in
the Tennessee Agency, for sl0, 900.
By great exertions, the steamer Brunette,
which was lying next to the Lunette, was
saved, although her situation, at one time,
was very critical. By the active exertions
Of the firemen, the wharf boat Of the Keo-
kuk packet line, VIII oh was in eminent peril
and several times on FIRE was saved.
A considerable quantity of freight which
was lying on the Ieyee was damaged by the
fire, and what few articles were taken from
the burning boats were the subject of con-
tention and plumber among great many
who had congregated on the lcvee. A case
of cloth caps which had been broken open
IN removing it on the levec, was surrounded
by an eager crowd, each one of whom en-
deavored to snatch cap. 1t is needless to
state in short time every cap was gone.
BY the published manifest of goods des-
troyed on the Lunette, We see that Mr.. Mes
sick, of this place, was One of the losers. :
viz:
L,ach ,odrich to G. w. NJ, Muscatine-4 box
es soap, do pepper sauce, do I, ,cco, half box
tobaecs, bbls sugar do prunes, Dbl s. H. mrlss
sas half dosyrup, do crackers, do saleratus, do
suyar.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21
News Item,

Snow fell nj Syracuse. N. Y. to the
depth Of an inch and hall. on the 10Th.
Passengers are put through from Chi
cago to Davenport in a single day
Time from Chicago to New York, SO
hours.
The fish in the Gulf Of Mexico are
said to be dying by myriads. The beach
in some places is covered with their dead
remains.
Mobile is not yet free from the yellow
fever. New Orleans has recovered its
business aspect and is again healthful
There is first rate prospec, for brush
with Mexico. Santa Anna is concen-
trating large force near the boundary
line. and very little doubt is entertained
among the American officers that war.
sooner or later. is inevits BILE.
The cholera is making great progress
in Russia. especially in the southern
provinces, where large bodies Of troops
are stationed. The disease has made its
appearance on various points of the
frontier Of Eastern Gallicia.
The Jewish Synagogue was stoned in
Louisville on the Sd inst by a rufian
mob, and some forty or more Of the ex.
pensive lights in the windows broken.-
One woman in the church received a
blow upon the head from a rock, which
was thrown through the window. and
was severely hurt. Several others were
more or less injured.
A wstchman by the name OF Rueg.
was killed on board the New ST. Paul.
on her last trip from Keokuk 10 ST.
Louis. He had taken some unwarrrnt.
able Liberties with the wife OF a deck
passenger By the name Of Isaac Miller
words ensued between Rugg and the
husband. but this passed off. The in !.
proper conduc, was repeated, and the
wife fired pistol with tie intention. as
she states, Of scaring Rugg. but il proved
a fatal shot. Miller resided alDaven-
por, last summer.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21
Sale of Hogs

ia BY virtue of an ordinance passed
kR- by the City Council of the city of
Muscatine, Dec. I'd, 1852, relating to swine
running at large within the limits of the
city, have now imponnded on lot four f4)
in block fourteen, (l4) head of swine The
o. ners OF which are required to prove prop
erty, pay charges, and take them away,
within six days from this date, or ! shall
proceed, hy virtue of said ordinances on The
seventh day, Friday Oct. 18th, 1853, be-
tween the hours Of 8 A. NJ. and 4 p. NJ. to
Isell the same at public ~,tcry to the highest
bidder for cash. ARIALrRY, City Marshal.
Muscatinc, Oct. 81, ls53.-t
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

FoUR MEN DROWNED. learn from the
officers of the Shenandoah, which boat came
up Monday evening, that four hands were
drowned off her while on the Rapids. They
were engaged in mending the wheel, when
the staging gave way, and they were thrown
into the river.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

To CORRESPONDENT" Hattie Heath's"
promised series of contributions will be
very acceptable. Please commence sending
them forthwith.
Subscriber 5" welcome production will
appear in our next.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

AGREEABLE.-We acknowledge the receipt
from DR.. Baker, of Placerville, Call, of
three dollars, in s'yaller boys" in payment
for his own and Joseph Recess subscription
to the Journal. One dollar of this amount
was in little gold coins, of the denomination
of twenty-five cents-great curiosities in
this region.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21
ON MERCIAl..

sOmMERCGAl..
81. LOUIS, Oct. IL.
-, Wheaf-priua 81 I0(9l 20; inferior 90Ssl Co.,
Flour IS 75a$6. P,rf-mess $i4 SO. OATS s5GA
81 Corn 52(055,- Rye soc, potatoes 33(a40c.S
Hogs1:.lss At - 259s$4 50; average over 900 ma.
Lard l039l2c.
MusrArIsB, Oct. 81.
- our St9$ts5. Whe.t-fall 60@7oc spring 5ota
ovc, m so(9zs Oats lS920 Sngsr. wholesale 5C06,
retail 6S7 coee wholesale ll}6Gl21 retail I216SI4
Moasses, Wholesale, N. 0. 5Ot9S5c retail ss(@4os.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

MAaAsKA touSTr.-We have just seen al
letter from Oskaloosa, stating that the
lloan of $780, to the NJ. & MR.. Co.
was carried by about 200 majority, last
Monday. U'eli done, Mnhaska!
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

- We are NOT 20 constituted that se can come to
YOU personally, follow you to your homes or dog you
in tie streets, TO p.rsnade yuu, at any price,
rsadcrs Vt pal er, or induce you to give Your
cu..om. We cannot. and will not, peddle paper
frsm door to dor. Nsither will we pander TO the
precoccus vanity Of the concsited schoolboy,
sick girl, who fancy they sre sscnt to enighten
the III, and seize tho pen under the innian of
eesAes scv.bendi. These thods of extending our
business, Nc hare, and will, resort to-
knowing we'll that In ness thus built up, rests on
sandy f1undato. and Is neither permanent or reliable
o iss sncriss, szly and alone, a news AID family
jcsvDai sitting truth from error preferrng the pro-
ued the fro,hy and merit preten led gnalty;
not % the milk and waer vehice Of fedged tht ugh
illogic and iruor-rs rant. prcc. cinus rhymc-ve
again pres, MT tho qarer to the pubic -E-guirrr
of yesterday.
Il wcudn't take "Philadelphia Lawyer" to dis
covee that there i insi, uati n in the above
We take il to ourself-nct because it s.6s." bu.
ieesuse il was intended for W. Yet we repei every
charge ~ malicioasly false. Our patrons ard able
e.rresrocdsnts win share With us and appreciate tn
l,yi.safs 90 lAyisbly be-towed ~ Mr.. Profound
Perfection. 'sSiftipe truth from errvi ~ "Merit !"
"trfcpnd" vanity! SelfiaGstaa' f,osafum bust
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

eLINS County REGlsrER.''-We notice by
the last issue of this excellent paper, that
Mr.. Jennison has become sole proprietor
it. The Register is one of the best printed
and most ably edited papers in the interior
Of the State. The citizens Of Marion may
well fell proud Of the Register.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

Trres.-T The citizens of Upton will per-
e..icc, by an advertisement, that DIR. Dem
MS, an accomplished aud skillful dentist,
will visit sheir place next week.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21
MARRUE Ed.

In this place, on Sunday last, by Rev. J.
II. White, Mr.. WV. SPENCER, of St. Paul.
Mimi, to Miss SUSAN E. SwISEHARr of MUS
catine. -
=, Cake received. Thanks The happy cou-
pie departed for st. Paal Immediately after
the ceremony. The best wishes Of the prin-
ter attend them.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

The Yellow Fever is rapidly abatins
al the South.
A shoemaker named Edward Butt,
recently stole some articles from fell
low craftsman in Rock Island and de.
camped. He subsequently, turned 20 as
preacher 10 Hancock co.. III. He was
arrested. brought back. aud is now an
occupant Of the Rock Island Jail.
The Illinois River is very low. The
little steamer Carrier, which was buiit
TO run most any place where ii was
damp. has been compelled 20 lay up
On her last trip down she was eight
days from La Sale to ST. Louis. AVID in
order TO get along at all, her crew we're
compelled 10 dig channel with shoyels
through some OF the bars. So says the
ST. Louis News. but it is rather tough
yarn.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

The Hon. Mahlon Dickefson, of New der
sew, died at his residence in Morris connty.
\. j., on the 5th inst.
BARNABAs Bates, the author of the cheap
postage system, We regret to see it stated,
is dead.
Mrs. Hehster, wife OF the late Prof. Web-
ster, who murdered Parkman, is also dead.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-10-21

Steamboats, appear to have been quite unfortunate
lately. In addition to the destruction of three steam
crs by fire at ST. Louis last week, the ,lden E-a,
(which ran in this trade during high wa:er) when on
her upward trip to Keokuk, on Tuesday night week,
struck snag, near Hannibal, and immedia tey sunk
in six feet water. She valuable bat, and will
probably prove total loss. She was in command of
Capt. DAwLEY at the time and it is said that the acct
dent was occasoned by racing with the Belle Gould
the Golden Era attempting to run through a cutoff.
She was owned by Mesrs. CARTER & Co., of Gilsna.
Capt. II. BsRsrE and Capt. DAwLEr. CARTER Co.
aud Capt. DAwLKY are insured for &c. 900 each. Capt
BERsIE's interest wss not insured.
The r. IL. Lee was also sunk On the Upper Rapids,
last week. in Campbes Chain. Her stern is in eight
feet water. She was insured for s., 500.
r The West n ,wton, Galena and st. Paul packet,
hlso struck snag at the foot of Like Pepin, and
funk, parting near the whee-house. A total lss