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Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
separated from the whites" Where and

separated from the whites" Where an
how was that settled? and by whom
Was the experiment ever tried? If s
where and when? They may be our servant
in the field, in the kitchen, in the parIor
may sit in the same seat and drive the car
riage for our wives, mothers, sisters ant
daughters may be our confidential servant
our overseer, our barber; may be steward
on the steamboat, chamber-maid and ladies
maid and mother to our children, and all is
safe. As our enemies, they are harmless
as our friends, to be feared. You may hav
the world to find a case to prove your posi-.
ton, although the institutions Of this coun.
try are new and undeveloped idea, hav:ne
no precedent, and consequently no precedent
taken from another government will apply
to this with any certainty. The Irish, Eng.
lish, Germans, and all other foreigners soor
loose their peculiarities and become Amer
ican; the African has long since been dom
iciled and ceased to look elsewhere for his
home, the ties of other lands are severed
his friends, his kindred, his home is here.
As race, they are much more tractable,
humble, meek and docile than the white
man; and why his esrecial friends, like
you, should stand in such horrid fear of
him, is hard to account for. But it is the
favorite song of colonization-of that espe.
cial bantling of slavsry-that thing that
treats slavery with a sisterly affection, and
sleeps with it as unblushingly rs mother
with her daughter.
Your "mathenatical calculation" may be
very cute lawyerism, but "small potatoes''
in an honorable debate. In 1910, the Lib
erty party was organized and cast 1000
votes for Birney; in 1914, they cast 81 900;
in 1048, the Free Soil party was organized
and with a widespread disaffection in the
Democratic ranks and popular Democrat
as their candidate, cast 20 200 votes; while
in 1852, after that same man had again
sworn fealty to the Democracy, and with
other causes which served to dampen their
energies, they cast ISL 700 votes-showing
a steady and healthy increase, while there
are thousands of men who sympathize with
the Free Soil movement who yet think it
policy to remain with one or the other Of
the old parties.
You use the words "Free Soil' and CAB
olitionism" as il they were synonymous
terms. A man may be an Abolitionist and
Free Soiler, but they are very different in
their slgnifcation. You prove, by the
Tribune, the Abolition party one idea
party. That is not denied but to affirm
the Free Soil party one-idea party shows
an unnec.,....r want of knowledge. The
aim of Free Soilism is to coop slavery inits
bounds, make the Territories free, and
divorce it from the Government entirely.
All know that to circumscribe its bounds is
to kill it. Keep it within its present limits
that land of mud and worno out fields, ,and
the present century will see its carcass
bleaching in the sun. Abolition combats
the morality of slavery; Free Soil, its
politics. W-#*.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

BOYS, READ THIS Ito obtain the
services Of person who will prove
faithful 20 your interests. in your abb
sence, is an exceedingly difficult matter.
We have had some experience in this
line ourself. In some instances we have
been fortunate in securing the services
of faithful men; In others, We have been
disappointed.
For the man or boy who will neglect
his duties during ,he employers absence
we have a most thorough contempt.
We view him as little superior to a
common robber; and, in one sense,
is more despicable, because he not ONLY y
robs you. but proves himself unworthy
of the confidence you had reposed in
him.
The faithful, honest, trustworthy boy
or man. we highly esteem. His services
cannot we'll be estimated in dollars and
cents. Such an one will always find
employment; and when he once be-
comes known, and has established him
self in the confidence of the parties will
whom he is connected, he will be -
made man." In serving his employe
a faithfully. he does the best possible
thing to advance his own interests
When will the negligent and the faith
less appreciate ihis?-Merchanfs Ledger
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
For the journal.
FreeSOiliSm Again.

Mr.. EDITOR; am truly glad to see the
change in the tone and manner of your last
Free Soil editorial. Contrasted with the
first, it is quite genteel and manly; and yet
you use a large amount of old weather. beaten
paper in loading your pop-gun. Your rule for
detecting defeated debator is good and
when you publish such an article as that of
July 9Th, if you will tack that rule on as a
kind of proviso, your opponents will let
you alone.
You think the abolitionists are riveting
the chains of slavery tighter. That 10 the
appearance, and that was expected for that
is the course such things always take. When
our fathers of '76 petitioned for redress.
the answer was the ''stamp act," the tea
duty and strong naval and military force
to compel obedience. But did that retard ths
result. No! 1t fastened the separation
The means used to rivet the shackles oi
oppression and tyranny produce their des-
truction sooner or later. The Fugitiv
Slave Law shows the progress of Abolition
sentiments in the North. A few years since
a man could catch his runaway negroe,
with as much ease as his horses; now, h
cannot catch them with the United State
to help. The ssblack laws of the South
their s'patrolls,". their unceasing vigilanc
and their constant squiiming, speak in thun
der tones their fear of Abolitionism.
You say "they cannot live with the whites
to ameliorats their condition they must b
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

Great Britain possesses lat steamships and 81 iroi
steamers, eleven Of which are 1900 tons burthen.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
For the Journal.
Objections.

Mn. EDITOR: The very gen.lemanly man
ner in which, in your last issue, you invite
free respectful discussion, deserves high
communication; no one, surely, could desire
more. Awaiting myself of the privilege
thus extended, l offer few objections to
your doctrine on Abolitionism, &c.
l. object to the imperfect definition OF
terms. | find myself frequently at loss
in reading your article, as to what you in
intend by "Abolitionism." Oc ,asionally
it is used SO as to cover the entire ground
of opposition to American slavery at Other
times af if you intended simply the 'sLib
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
FARMER s DEPARTMENT.
To Clean Chess out of Seed.

The following seasonable directions
and observations are worthy the atten-
tion Of every wheat grower, and espe-
lion. They were communicated to the
Albany CultiUator by John Johnston, OF
Geneva, one of the best practical far
mers in Western New York;
To clean, all the chess out, take the
riddles cut Of The tanning mill, leave the
screen Intake off the rod that shakes
the riddles and screen pour the wheat
slowly into the hopper with basket or
a half bushel turn the mill a little
quicker than for ordinary cleaning, and
every grain OF chess will be blown out,
unless where three chess seeds stick to-
gether. which is sometimes the case
with top seeds.
If every farmer will clean his seed
wheat in this way, will warrant that
wheat will never turn to chess after the
land is once clear Of it; but the difl
Guilty will be to get the farmer to try IL.
1t is too simple to be believed. have
seen some men who stand high as agri-
CuituiiSio " "uOIl Soull uut uuuho oC'
lieve it, until | went to their barns and
showed them that it could be done, and
effectua!ly. This fact itself is worth
much to wheat farmers. if they will on
ly try it. Two men will clean from 10
TO Is bushels per hour. II the wheat is
light, say weighing SO to 55 lbs. per
bushel, little if any of the wheat will be
blown out. In some cases it is better to
raise the hind end of the tanning mill
about two inches from the floor; more
wind can be given. and not blow away
the wheat. Every man that tries this
will find 1t answers, and every reader OF
your paper should tell his neighbor that
don't read. have not raised wine.
glassful of chess in more than twenty
years. Before that had lots of it, and
was sure wheat turned to chess.
A very extensive wheat raiser has
agreed to come this fall, and make a
part Of one of my fields grow chess with
out sowing it, for which have agreed
to give him the remainder Of my crop.
He may destroy the wheat, but chess he
cannot make Of it..
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
Total Sl1, 1,084,247


A full statement of the profits realized
by Greene county, from its su descriptions
to the stock of Rail roads passing through
it, is published in he Xen,a To rchHght
Without giving the desails of this state
ment, we gather the following result /:
Fourteen years ago, Greene county
subscribed twenth-six thousand dollars
to the stock of the Little Miami Rail-
road Company. The discount on the.
bonds issued, and the interest to the
present time, amount TO S23 ,300-ma. !.
ing a total of $40 300.
To Offset this, the county has received
in the stock Of the Dayton, Xenia &
Bellefontaine Railroad, at lis market
value, S25, GOO, and has sold at ad.
vanced rates $2S, 900 Of the Little
Miami Railroad stock, still retaining
So, ,O40 of the same, making the total
receipts $50. 140-the nett profit Of the
operation being $S,740.
A good showing, truly, but not so
good as the following
Greene county also subscribed to the
Columbus and Xenia Railroad, their
bonds and interest amounting to S57,
600. The value Of the stock of the
county in this Road is now $1,000
besides which the county has received.
in cash for dividend $16 geo stock, audi
in taxes $l760-to,al, $74 900, from|
which deduct the S57 900 expended aud
the handsome profit OF ST 1860 is left
Add this to the $s.740--profts on the
Little Miami & Xenia stock as above
and Greene county is the gamer from
its Railroad subscriptions in the snug,
sum of $26, ZOO!
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
VOL. V.---NO. Is.

taking the bivouac by surprise. Man
iacs are reported, particularly in the
eastern hemisphere, to become furiously
Wig liant during the full Of the moons
more especially when the deteriorating
ray Of its polarized light is permitted TO
fail into their apartment; hence the name
hnsafics. There certainly is greater
pronenesss 70 disease during sleep than
in the waking state for those who
pass the night in the Campagna di
Roma inevitably become infected with
its noxious air, while travellers who go
through without stopping escape the mi.
asma. Intense cold induces sleep,
and they who perish in the snow sleep
on ill they sleep the sleep Of death.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
Benefits Of Railroads.
Advance In the price Of Iands by Bmilding
Railroads.


We have before US the aggregate and
the detailed return Of the assessors OF
the State Of Michigan for the year OF
1858. and in analyzing it. we find it pre-
sents some curious facts, in connection
with the constructions of railroads, aud
the advanced price of lands consequent
on construction
At present there are but two railroads
completed running through the State of
Michigan. These are the Southern
Michigan" and the Central Michigan.
These roads were completed and in
operation early in the year 1852. The
assessed value of real estate Of the State
Of Michigan was in 1851, S2l ,526, ,957.
In 1853 the assessed value had risen to
S76 735. .495, being an increase of over
two hundred and fifty per cent. in two
years. Of the seventy counties of
Michigan, these railroads run through
only twelve, and. therefore, these would
be entitled to only one-sixth o! the in
crease. But mark what the assessment
discloses, viz: that the increase in the
value Of the real estate of the State in
these twelve counties is nearly two-thrds
of the entire valuation Of the whole
State!
In other words, the increase in the
value Of the lands and tenements in
these twelve counties through which
these railroads run is. in sw o years, more
than forty-two millions, thus:
Value in 1851 S16,2o0,O00
Value in 1858 5s,513. 900
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
Poland Outs.

I Mr.. A. DRYER. of Brighton. near this
city, has shown US several stalks of Po-
land oats. just harvested, the size and
general appearance of which are worthy
Of notice. The stalks are quite large
and stout, and about five and a. half feet
in length-one of them measuring near
lJ six feet. Though both the straw and
kernel were very heavy. none of the
grain was lodged. Mr.. d. grew about
an acre, and is greatly pleased, and with.
al astonished, at the result. On count.
ing he found that the heads average from
thirty to forty more grams than ou
common oats. He is quite confiden,
that the acre will yield from seventy
five to eighty bushels, Notwithstanding
The dry season In his opinion, the Po
land will yield al least one fourth NOR
than the ordinary oats.
Mr.. MAHIs: Having raised clever
bushels Of Poland oats the present sea
son, endorse the foregoing statemen
from the Rural New Yorker.
J. S. Horror. :
! Vicinity Of Muscatins
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

INFLuENcE OF RAILROADS. - There
were seventy-two towns in Massachu-
setts in which the population did not
increase, from 1910 to 1880. They
were all agricultural towns; not enjoying
railroads facilities. number of these
rural places contained more inhabi tanls
in 1880 than they did in 1880
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
s42,263,ooo

Increase s42 ,263,Ooo
Value Of whole State, sew
en:y counties 6,735, 900
This is shown in detail in the foil ow-
ing table of the assessment returns of
1885,
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-19
ms Ball in Motion.


Agreeably 10 notice a meeting Of the Dem.
oeraue party Of the county was held in the
Courthouse On Tuesday the 18th inst, when
and where a spirit Of enthusiastic determine
ton was evinced TO roll forward and onward 70
victory the ball then as il were set in motion
Tor the ensuing canvass. Delegates were ap-
pointed TO attend the State Convention, which
assemblies in Jackson on the Sd day Of May
next, also i've delegates from each precinct in
the county, who are to meet in Woodville on
the I'd Monday in June, thus constituting q
county convention, whose business when as.
sembled will be TO make the nomination Of
a candidate for the Legislature, and there NAV
also be other matters calling for the consider.
alton Of the convention.
This is somewhat out Of the usual way Of
constituting county conventions, but was judg.
ed best for the following reasons: At this
time Of year when planters are busy with
their crops II Is attended with considerable in
convenience often for them to quit their bust.
ness to attend public gatherings, the conse.
quence is but few viii assemble, aud there
will not be proper representation of the views
OF the people in the second place, 1t matters
not how the precinct delegates are appointed,
some designation being all that is required ;
and in the third place, those now appointed,
regarding themselves as the delegates upon
whom the choice Of a candidate for a seat in
the Lover House Of our next State Legisla.
ture must devolve, will have ample opportu-
nifty and time Of comforting with one another
and with their fellOw-citizens generally, so that
they will be able to bring with them to the
meeting in June a full expression of opinion
from the Democracy Of the county as to the
most proper man for their choice. Meantime
we would respectfully urge it upon the dele
gates thus chosen that they take the matter in
hand prompty-and see exactly what Is to
be done and who is to do it-leave no stone
unturued in the discharge Of duty--a judicious
selection, earnest and energetic action-and
we have nothing to fear. BY the Sd resolu-
ton, the doctrines and feelings with which the
party 60 into the canvass, are SO distinctly set
forth, that none but the w%illfally blind can
fail to see, and fully to understand them, union
and harmony are now our watch-words, and
thus with plainly defined principles we throw
our beaver to the breeze.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-19
Oakland College.
we live.

The annual commencement exercises OF this
Institution situated in - County took
place on Thursday the 7th inst. We are in
formed from a reliable source that the College
is in prosperous circumstances, and that-the
number Of visitors attending the weeks ex-
~cercises showed conclusively that there are not
a few in different parts Of the South who feel
interested in making this a reliable resort for
the education of Southern youth. And why
should it not bel We feel confident that all
which is needed is simply a proper effort on
the part of those most interested, and the end
is accomplished. Well situated, in a healthy
position Of our State, sufficiently close TO the
Mississippi river, to be easy Of access from all
points, and just calculated to accomplish what
is so much needed-to give us a thorough
course Of home education. We have not the
holy horror held by some and which within a
year past we have heard advanced by a prom
inent functionary in asister institutional go
ing North Of Mason 4 Dixon's line-or even
Of going for the purpose Of receiving a course
Of instruction. Yet we can but feel that it is
the interest Of our people to foster good insti-
tutions Of instruction ut home.
But we commenced speaking Of the exer-
cises Of commencement week and TO this sub
Jet we return. Several days were occupied by
the usual annual public performances. On
Wednesday morning the annual sermon was
preached by Rev. John Smiley, in the after
noon the literary societies were addressed by
Judge John Perkins, Of Louisiana, and a poem
delivered by Z, ]. Cornish, Of Natchez; al
night the junior commencement or exhibition
was held. On Thursday morning came of the
great event Of the week. and Of the students
college life. and perhaps it may be termed
especially 70 the spsaksrs-with all its associa-
tions-ths event Of their lives, never to be for
gotten. We mean the regular annual com
mencement exercises. The following iss pro
gramme of the orators with their subjects:
Latin Salutatory-John W. Hendeson, o.
Natchez-
English Salutatory-Jefsrson Whitney, d
Fayette.
Freedom Of the Press-Wm. II. Donoho
Of Church Hill.
Glutsopy-C Charles A. Pipes Adams county
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-19
fsv We would call the attention Of our

Ezg We would call the attention Of our
readers TO the card Of Baxter q Lemon, who
have now received their fresh supply Of Paints,
varnishes, Oils, Glass, &c, and also to their
ine specimens Of initiated marbles, mahogany,
Oak, and walnut These specimens do honor
and credit to Messers. Baxter d Lemon, they
have been executed with the skill and Judge
ment Of the Artist about them. Those who
have not seen them can call at their Store and
examine, end Judge for themselves.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DBrRIcr ArToRKKY.

A4NA
70 We are authorized 10 announce d. o.
MERWfN, as a candidate for the Office Of
District Attorney Of the Isl Judicial d .istrict,
AZ the election in November next.
~ We are authorized to announce JOHN
II. DUNCAN. in, as a candidate for the ofice
Of District Attorney Of the LIST Judicial Dis
trct, at the election ID November next.
SHERrFr.
We are authorized TO announce the
name Of WILLIAM STAMPS, as a candidate
for the Office Of Sheriff, al the election in No
vember next.
70 We are authorized 10 announce the
name of TH0S n. CURRY, as a candidate for
Sheriff. al the slsetSaa IL November next
fr We are azsho-izsd to announce the
uame Of RUFUS RICHARDSON, as a can
didate foE SAsrtE ~ the slseroni 10 November
next
TazAsrzx&
RT~ We are xzahsrfxed 10 anncunce the
name oflOHN J. MrN0RRES as q candidate
for County Trsassrsrs a. the slssnOa IN No.
vember next
JuDcE or rEr PsOsArE CoCRr.
ETwe are authorized 70 announee FRAN
CTS GfLDART, as a candidate for reelection
10 The office Of Judge Of the Probate Court, at
the election in November nexs.
PRoRAT1 CLKRE.
AE We are authorized to announce FRED.
CONRAD, as candidate for reelection to the
office of Probate Clerk, at the election in No.
vember next.
CLERK OF THE CiReurr CouRr.
RT- We are authorized to announce II. J.
BUTTER WORTH, as n candidate for r~e.elec.
ton to the Office Of Clerk Of the Circuit Court,
at the election In November next.
Assessor.
ET- We are authorized to announce the
name Of GEORGE 8. MORRIS, as q candidate
for the Office Of Assessor, at the election in
November next.
EE- We are authorized 10 announce the
name Of HENRY r. HAMPTON as a candi-
date for the Office Of Assessor, at the election
in November next +
ETr We are authorized 10 announce the
name Of WIN. r. LEWIS, SEN. as a candidate
for Assessor at the election in November next.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-04-19
The Madiai,
AND Archbishop HUGHES LETTER.

Since the publication Of a letter by Arch.
bishop Hughes Of New York, on the subject
of the imprisonment Of Madiai family, and
some other articles calculated to lead to injury
and throw light on the matter. The question
has been very naturally raised were these per-
sons really tried and convicted for reading the
bible alonei Bishop Hughes emphatically
says not, and that such could not have been
accounted or charged as their crime, he addu-
ces the fact that they are allowed in person to
possess and read the inspired volume.
With the spirit of much Of the Arcbbishop's
letter, we cannot but be pleased, he complains
and we doubt not justly, of the character Of
the proceedings of the meeting recently held
at Metropolitan Hall, New York, for the pur.
pose Of taking this matter into consideration.
There seems to have been q determination
from the first to denounce every thing per.
tanning to the Catholics, the Tuscan Grand
Duke, the Pope, J%esuists, Catholic Govern
ments, in Europe, citizens in the Unitad States
and their church generally everywhere, and
this too in a spirit Of the utmost intolerance,
and christian hatred. Now, we cannot see
that this is the plan for advancing the cause
of relgion, Of brotherly love-christain charity
or good government. When the plain truth
is spoken and just reasons given, then we say
cut highland left, spare not, let justice be done
let right prevail and truth triumph though
every man be a liar" and the heavens above
our heads should fall. Our Constitution pro-
vides for freedom Of conscience and perfect
liberty in the exercise Of every religious opin.
ion, we may happen to entertain. Such pub.
he demonstrations as were hurdled forth from
the excited multitude at Metropolitan Hall,
seem 10 us not very much in keeping with
Its teachings and the guaranteed privileges Of
every American to chose and worship AZ suits
him best.
The Archbishop possesses himself quite as
ready as any one. to denOuncs any government
tor persecution, for the act Of reading the bible
Why the Madiai were imprisoned, he processes
not to say--another writer however assert.
that they were accused before a Tuscan zibu'
nal, Of attempting to draw of certain subject,
Of the government from their loyal ~allegianc,
and through religious means, this places th,
matter in quite . different light from that il
which the Protestant world has accustomed
itself TO view il. Mr.. Frederick Lucas in
speech in the English house Of Commons re
Gently, has il Q little different and says tn
whole defence of the Madiai was against tn,
charge Of proselytism, a defence not sustained
that Is, an attempt to proselyte Catholic sub
jecss OF the Tuscan government TO the Protest
ant religion. We cannot believe their onl,
crime or rather imputed crime. was that .
reading the Bible. We cannot believe q gov
eminent which would attempt such a cours'
could ever again lia up lis head boldly in tn
face ID christian Europe and America. On,
speaker in the House Of Commons, Mr.. Kin