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TIE SOLDIERS RANSOM.
TCoNCLCDED.1
A TRUE STORY.

young girl of the neighborhood named
Louise Danchet, who had long been betrothed
to the young soldier, was present when the
fatal letter arrived. She was at first over
powered with grief and astonishment, but
in few moments sudden thought seemed
to flash across her mind, and, rising from
her seat, she hastily left the house.
The spot towards which she directed her
steps was the neighboring chateau of VAL,
which had lately been purchased by rich
banker, to whom her brother acted in the
capacity of game-keeper
NJ. d Amivon, who had once filled the sit
uation of steward in the household of the
of the prince de Cont, now assumed all the
airs of grand se'gneur taking possession of
his castle, and was especially desirous of
passing himself off as an enlightened ANA
teur Of paintings.
Louise, who had been asked by her broth
er few days before to assist him in un-
packing some pictures, had perceived in the
corner Of one amongst them the signature,
"Louis and Antoine Lenain," and had been
struck by the resemblance borne by some
figures in the group to those of the Herbe-
lot family.
The young artists having always retained
a place in the kindly remembrance of tie
good people Of the village, Louise had fire.
quently heard them spoken of; and when
the well known lame met her eye in tic
corner Of the canvas, it at once occurred to
her that this painting which, from the care
bestowed upon it, she concluded, was highly
priced by it's owner, must be the product of
their pencils
1t was upon this thought she now acted.
With breathess haste she hurried to the
Chateau, and begged to be allowed to speak
to NJ. d'Amivon. She was introduced into
the very apartment in which hung the paint
ing executed by the brothers Lenain.
"Sir," said the young girl, timidly, "for-
give me if l am making too bold with yon,
but will you tell me whether that picture is
worth great deal %
eyes, indeed it is, my good girl" re-
Piled NJ. d 'Amivon; but what makes you
feel any interest in the subject.
Louise hesitated for a moment, and then
said, because, ! thought, sir, that It you
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MECHANICS BANK, GEORGETOWN.

THIS INSTITUTION is now doing q General Bank
/ ing Business. Office under the Union Hotel cor
ner Bridge and Washington streets Georgetown, ID
C.l where its notes will be redeemed in specie
+. W. COSCH, Cashier.
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PORTSMOUTH, (Va.,) Aug. Is. 1851.
Mr.. j. E. BoUSl-Dear Sir: Viii am in general
opposed to Patent Medicines. candor compels me to
state that l have great confidence in the virtues
of Hampton's Vegetable Tncture. For several
months past have used it in my family and in by
spepsia. loss of Appetite 0izziness and general de-
biity, with entire So far as my experience
extends, therefore, / take pleasure in recommends
ing it to the afflicted safe and efficient remedy
VERNON ESKRiDGE,
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Gray Ballantyne, 7th St. near Z.
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And by Druggists generally. everywhere
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MERCHANT TAILOR.

UNDER NATIONAL HOTEL,
FULLY prepare3, in his usual style, to supply
Il his customers and the public with the various
articles of wearing apparel appertain.ng to a gen
temans wardrobe
Members of Congress and strangers, visiting the
city are invited to call and examine his goods con-
sstlng of Cloths Of various grades coors, acd manu-
1actures, and all sorts of Cas- simeres We ting &C. DC
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Attorney and COunseller-at.La aw.

DRACTICES in the Courts of the District, and
l. prosecutes claims of every description before the
several Executive Departments and before Congress
E1s- Office on Louisiana avenue Sixth street
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Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
New Express Route.
American Express Company,

~. Louis and Galena, TIA Mississippi Rirer.
IN and after May 10, 1858, We shall run a semi
W weekly Express to and from st. Louis to Hannibal
Quincy Keok,ik, Burlington Muscatine, Rock Island,
davenport and intermediate places to Galena. Onr
arrangements with the steam packets affords us fcili-
ties for the safe and speedy transportation of bank
ltes specie packages boxes and bales of goods the
collection and payment of notes and accounts and the
purchase of goods on orders. &C. &c. trusty mes
senger win accompany each Express. provided with
iron safe for the security of valuable pac kages en-
trusted TO his Orders for the purchase of goods
&C., from Gaena and other points on the route will
have prompt attention, and packages returned by the
iist messenger. Packages viii be called for and de-
iyered at st. Louis without charge for carriage Mes-
Scngers viii leave Tuesdays and Fridays Of each week.
At Galena we connect with Burbank & Co to ST. Paul
ALSO to Chicago Buffalo, New York and all the prin-
cipal eastern cities. LIVINGSTON, FARGO & co.
CRANE 4 EVANS, Agents,
june 3, 1853. Museatine.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
MuscatiEe, August IL, lS53-5w

STATE OF I0WA-Muscafine ccounfv.
TO JACOB HERR-Sr. You are herel
i notified iha, on the 22d day of April A. d.
1858, Lyman q. Hine filed his petition in the
District Court of the State of Iowa within and for
the county Of Muscatne, claiming of you the fore
closure OF your equity and redemption. TO the fol.
lowing described tract of land. situate in Muscatine
county, tate Of Iowa. which was sold at public
sale for taxes. on the nth day of May A. ID. 1852
viz, the northeast quarter of the south-eas,
quarter Of section thirteen Ct 81 tow nship seventy
eight, (7s) range two (2) west. of which land
you are the owner Of record, and said petitioner
tho purchaser q, said tax SALE and that on the
sau day an original notice was issuelin said
cause which notice is returned by the Sheriff .Not
found in the county" Now, unless you appear
and answer 10 said petition on or before the
morning Of the second day of The next term Of
said Court, TO be b,gun and holden ct Muscatine
on the second Monday in October next, a decree
will be rendered against you in accordance with
the prayer Of said petition aud for costs Of this
suit. VIM. LEFFINGWELL, Clerk
Dist Court, M c, Iowa.
CLouD & VCoNNon, Soils. for petitioner.
Muscatine, August IL, lS53-5w
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

STATE OF IOWA, Muscsiine Connty-SS.
fnNO JAMES BONNER-sr: you are here
Il by notified tina, on the 22d day of April A.
ID. 1853, Lyman q. Hne filed his petition in the
District Couit Of the State of Iowa, within and
for the county Of Muscalins. claiming Of you the
foreclosure Of your equity of redemption to the
following described tract Of land situate in Mus
catine county, State e Iowa. which was sold Of
public sale for tayes on the nth day of May A ID
ls52--vlz, the southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter Of section twenty-two, (22) township sew.
cnty eight, (7s) range three cay west, Of which
land you are the owner "of record" aud said petit
TONER the purchaser al said tax sale, and that on
the same day an original notice was issued in said
cause. which notice is returned sby the Sheriff
mot found in the county," Now, unless you
appear and answer TO said petition on or before
the morning of the second day Of the next term
Of the said Court, 10 he begun end hcltfen OF Mus
catlnc on the second Monday in October next, a
decree will be rendered against you in accordance
with the prayer of said petition, and for costs Of
this suit,
VIM LEFFINGW WELL, Clerk
lisi Cc,ptk 4 .lc -
CLoUp & O'CoNSon, Soils. for petitioner.
Museaiine, Angus, IL, ls53--5w
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

The Spiritualis,s of Cincinnati are
preparing TO meet in general convection
early in the fall.
oodward, who murdered his wife
was executed at Washington on the ID
He made no confession.
John Brenn was held TO bail in $500
for reviling the Christian religion and
the Holy Scriptures, at Phil adelphia.
Twenty EIGHT kegs OF powder blew up
on the wharf at Wheeling on Monday
killing three men and wounding another
severely.
A Teachers Institute, will be held in
Rock Island. commencing on Monday
the 18th day Of October next, and con,
'inuing one week. Teachers in Iowa are
solicited to attend.
Judge Flynn, Of Cincinnati. does not
stand very we'll with the people OF that
city. On the first instant meeting Of
citizens was held, TO take measures for
the impeach nent of the Judge. The
matter will be broaght before the Leg
islature next winter.
Steamers in the New Orleans trade
experience considerable difficulty on
procuring their crews at the present
time, owing to the prevalence of the
epidemic below The pilots have
resolved no; to work for less than $3.50
Der trip, and deck hands demand S45 TO
$50 per month. The majority Of the
up river boats continue old prices $50
and SS5
A Woman's Rights and Spiritual
Rapping Conyention was held on the
20ih nit. at Canton. Felton, county, III.
Delegates from several counties were
present. The following was laid Gown
as the programme ofthe objects OF the
Convention "Womans Rights, Spirit
ualisn. Human brotherhood. Land res
form. Temperance. llydfopaiiy, and the
overthrow of The chuErh," The proceed.
ings may be Iuesscl at from such a
commencement. vera ladies' Biool =
rrs-wrre rresent aud addressed the
meeting. "iIumbug' is TOO mild d
iram" iof some OF The toings Of this
Convention.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
DENT AL @ CARD.

DR. ]. DENNIS takes this method to return his sin
cere thanks to the citizens of Muscatine for theil
kind and liberal patr onage and would respectfully in
form them that he is now permanently located with
them and holds himself in readiness to attend to any
branch of his profession Having been actively en-
gagged in the profession for twelve years. he Hatters
himself that his operations will combine neatness with
neness OF nsh the result of which will be durability
All operations will be performed in the latest aud most
approved style his method of plugging teeth is diff r.
ent from any other practised in the State and is pc
cullar to himself: teeth filed upon this principle never
fail. DIR. Dennis has also method of inserting
pivot teeth which renders them more permanent and
entirely obvates the fetor attending the old meth.
cd. He may be found at all hours in the day. at his
office, in j. Hunters Daguerrei ian Gallery over Bur-
netts bookstore.
All operations warranted.
REFERENCEs--Rev. A. b. Robbins DR.. Charles O.
Waters, +. H. Stone, Suel Foster Pliny Fay.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
MUSCATINE JOURNAL---SEPlE TENDER 8 1873
LEGAL NOTICES,


. EDWARD II. WRlGHF-In the name
Of the State Of Iowa, GU are hereby notified
that your wife. Susan Wright filed her petition in
the District Court of Muscatin. county, Iowa, on
the 2SJ day Of August. 1853 praying a divorce
from the bonds Of matrimony, aud that she m,y
be decreed 10 retain oil the property and rights
to property, of which she was possessed and 10
which. she was entitled at the time Of h, marriage
aud that the ground of said application is that
yourself and said Susan cannot live in peace and
happiness together, and that the welfare Of both
requir IS q separation. Now unless you appear
on the morning of the second day Of the next term
of the District Court Of Muscaiine county and an-
swer to said petit ,na decree will he taken against
you in accordance with The prayer of said petition
VIM. LEFFINGWELL, Clerk,
Dist Court, NJ. g., Iowa.
jacob BUTLBR, SOL for petitioner.
Muscafine August 26, 1853,
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VOL. v.
California ltem..

The Chinese in San Francisco are
about erecting temple for idol worship.
Late arrivals from California bring
accounts of fresh aurlferous deposits
having been discovered in many parts
Of this golden region. Mining is now
more profitable than ever.
Murders continue TO be frequen, in
all parts Of the State; and Indian dep
relations are by no means uncommon.
The squatters have been very trouble
some in and abou,San Francisco, very
coolveGecting their settlements aud stick
ing their shanties in the public squares
ands,reets; they have, however. been pu,
down in the city, though in the rural
districts they are yet Troublesome /;
intruding even upon farms and turning
out the owners.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
State OF Iowa-Muscatine County

State OF Iowa-Muscatn County.
riNO WILLIAM LIrTLE-Sir: You are here
L by notified that on the 18Th April 353, w.
Il. Woo6ward fled his petition in lie office OF
the Cle,k Of the District Court in the above
county, representing that The west one-half of the
south ives, one.founh Of section "a, township ~
north range Two west of 9Th principal meridian in
Muscatne county, was sold at public sale on the
l7,h May, A. d. 1852, by the Treasurer of SAID
county TO the petitioner for the unpaid taxes levied
hereon for thayear 1881, and praying that your
night TO redeem the same may be f,reclosed.--
Now un'ess you appear aud answer thereto on or
before the & ST day Of the mex; term of the said
Court in said county, judgment will be rendered
in accord ante with the petition.
WIN. LEFFINGWELL. Clerk.
Muscatine county, August IL, ls53-5w
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
GEN. SCOTT.
Expected in MuscatineI

ME undersigned wouldrcspeclfully announc,
to the citizens Of Musca,ine and vicinity. tha
they have just opened large BAKING ESrAB
LISHMENT in The old and well known stand o
=. Plumner, on Second street, opposite J. NJ
kane's Saddle and Harness ship, where there can
DC had OF all times FRESH BREAD, CAKES
CRACKERS g. PIES. We are prepared. also. to
manufacture any and all kinds Of CANDY to order
on the shortest notice and on as fair terms aa can
be had above 81. Louis. Country Merchants, aud
Shop Keepers would do well TO give us a call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. All kinds of nuts,
candles, small beer, soda water, prunes, pickles,
citrons, raisins, figs, lemons, lemonade, cigars
smoking and chewing tobacco, ofthe hest quality,
pepper sauce, cheese, matches: sardiaes, toys and
also room supplied to furnish lunch TO such as
may give US call.
ADAMS q WAISENBERGER:
Nav 81 lS53--tf
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

State Of Iowa-Muscatine county.

State Of Iowa-Muscatin county.
NO CHARLES w. PAIRO-Sir: You are
hereby notified that on the 18th April 1852
w q Woodward filed his petition in the Office OF
the Clerk Of The District Court in the above coun.
ty,represen ing that the east onchafo of the south
east one-oulih. section /, township II, north
range west 5th principal meridian, in Muscalne
county. was sold at pu5c saIe on the 18th May
A. D. 1852, by the Treasurer of said county to
the petitioner. for the unpaid taxes levied thereon
Tor The year 1851, and praying that your right to
redeem the same may be foreclosed. Now, un
less you appear and answer thereto on or before
the first Day ofthe next term ofihe sail Court in
said county, Judgment will be rendered in accord
ance with the peiiiion.
WIN l.EFFINGWELL., Clerk.
MuscatiIe, August l2, lS53-5w
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09
Groceries and Provisions.
NJ ~ ID


Nh E subscriber has Just opened new grocery
u store, ION Second street, in the room former.
L occupied by Collins d Darlington and pre-.
pared to sell at wholesale and retail on as good
terms as can be had in this city, or any other
pacs on the river above the Rapids. The follow.
ing ere some or the articles now on hand:
Rio Laguyra coffee
Blown, clarified, loaf and crued sugar
Moases, syrup, sugar-house
q A dairy and Kanawha salt
Imperial aud Young Hyson teas. first quality
Palm soap, mould and star candles,
Tobacco, cigars, pipes, &c.
Lemons, raisins, figs, behring's,
Candies, almonds, English walnuts,
Peanuts, currents, Chocolate, nutmeg
w. II. cheese, wines brandy, DC.
Best indigo, purcushon caps, bar lead
Shot, cap letter and wrapping paper
Cinnamon, cloves, pepper, spice
Ground ginger. mustard in cans
Tubs, best omber, nader, copperas
Alum starch, candle wicking
Mackeral, goldfish, sardines
Bed-chords, buckets link wash boards
Rosin, cotton batling-with many other ar
Giles for family use.
OF Country produce, such as butter, eggs po-
aloes. fowls, and every thing in the market for
amlly use, wanted. J. A. WILSON.
Muscatine. March 25-tf
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D. w. Nkitchell's
NEW DAGUERREAN ROOMS.

IF you want highly finished life.like Daguer-
L reotype, with or without colors, call at the
newly fitted up rooons Of ]. w. Mitchell, siiua.
ted over Messrs. Vance & Bro. Furniture Store,
en- the corner of Cedar and second Streets, where
he can always he found at all times ready to take
pictures 10 please or no pay Having lately re
turned from 81. Louis with oil the latest improve.
mrns OF the art he flaiters himself that his work
cannot be excclled in the west.
June l, lS53-tf.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-09-09

mo JOSEPH SCHELL, and --scbel
- wife Of said Joseph SchelI. In the name o.
tho State of Iowa: You are hereby notified thai
Peter Heath has this day, August 23d, 1853, filed
his Bill in Chancery against you, claiming tha,
he is The assignee Of a contract, made by Joseph
Sche on the LIST day May lS4S, with Epbert
Smith, for the purchase of the following described
lands, situated in the Counties Of Musca,ine and
Cedar, to-wit:
Commencing at point due east from the
nor,hv est corner Of James F. Schenck's land 1.-THE
said corner beng on the JoI nson and Ced :
county line, and distant thcrefrom twenty chains)
running thence east fourteen chains fifty links,
thence south to the road leading from Bloomington
TO Iowa City thence along the center of said n ad
north westerly to the south.eas. corner of James
F. ScheHck's land |; the whole being in townships
seventy.eight and seventy nine range four west,
of the 9Th principal meridian, and containing one
hundred ard ihirty.fve acres and twenty-five
rods. That by the said contract, the said Schel
bound himself to pay the said Smith, the sum Of
two dollars and eighty-one cents per acre for said
land, and ten per cent interest. on or before the
LIST day of April 1858 that on the 5h day of
July. when said contract was assigned by said
Smith 10 complainant their was due on the same
the sum Of four hundred aud sixty-eight dollars,
which SUN and accruing interest al ten per cent.
is claimed to he due TO complainant. Said bill
prays that for the amount due upon the contract
the said land may be sold. and that all the equity
Of redemption of said Joseph Scheli and -
Schell his wife in and 10 the said land NAV be
forever barred and forecosed and for general relief
and costs. Now, unless you appear on The morn.
ing Of the second day of the next term of said Dis
tic Court, the facts OF said bill will be taken as
confessed. and decree rendered in accordance
with prayer.
WIN. LEFFINGWELL, Clerk,
Dist Count, M G., Iowa.
jacob BUTLER, Attorney for petitioner.
Musraiine Aug 26 1888