Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1853-07-22
Local Matters.

/DRArH OF Mn. KrNGsBuRY.--By q copy Of the
|Downieville (Ca) Echo handed to us by our worthy
pos muster, we learn the following particulars of the
death Of Jonathan Kingsby formerly citizen Of this
city which occurred near that place. Some men were
sliding timber down the mountain, and gave warning
to those below to leave the way All left but one man
who stood till the log was almost down to him. and
then attempting to sprns oat Of the way, his foot
sfpped-he fell down and the log struck him before
he could rise again, smashing one of his thighs and
portion Of his body, in most shocking manner. He
lived but few hours after the accident. Mr. K LEFT
wife and four children in this city.
CRY CoUNcrL.-Ata called meeting Of the CITY
Council, Saturday afternoon after the presentment of
various bills, &C., H. c. LAub resigned the Office Of
City Recorder and Jerome Carska dan v ms appointed
in his stead. A bin was passed ordering that Pap.
poose creek be cuveed on Eighth street. provided the
city be at expense Of not than $25. The Coun.
Gil adjourned till Tuesday evening, when, among 9th.
er proceedings, an Ordinance passed in relation
to filing up or draining ponds Of stagnant water.
Council viii meet again on Tuesday evening next
Sa-wecopy the following from the st. Louis Enseui.
gesscer Of the 18th instant:
WTO PRINTERS.--A Valuable Office for Sale. A
L Democratic Paper, situated in one of the most
fourshing towns in Iowa the Mississippi river and
having good circulation and excellent Job and ad-
vertising custom. The town has population Of near
1000 and will be the river terminus Of two railroads
now about commenced under the auspices Of the ch
igan Southern Railroad Company. The Office has
ne supply oftype and maters the best in the State.
antee9 and secured, that they can clear The purchase
Aoney ~ one year. For specimens Of The paper,
particulars Of tsims (Which win be easyl &C., can on
General Advertisins Arr, No. q Chemutst.n
Cal the ERQxhU inform Us what Office Is meant BY
this7
MORAL REroRx.-Ths meetings Of the Temper.
ance League organized TO secure the enforcement Of
the present prohibtoy Liquor Law. are well attended,
and the affairs of the association are in hourishinR
condition. At meeting at the Methodist Church. on
Wednesday evening, more permanent articles Of or
ganization were adopted, and Jos. Bennett elected
President, Geo. Porter, Score ary Rev. A. B. Robbins,
Treasurer, for the ensuing term. public meeting
Of the League win be held Monday evening week.
TIE CATHOLICS vs. COMMON SCHOOL s-The Ro-
Catholics of this city, fearful Of the consequences
sending their children to our common schools are
erecting brick school room, adjoining the church
building, (near the corner and Cedar Streets
for their exclusive use. Thus we zee determined ami
mostly springing up In our midst to the nations very
buiwark cf liberty-he common school system. Freej
men should be more watchfnl than ever.
ATFENPTED RoBBERY.-On Sunday morning last,
pane Of glass. was broken in the front door of c.
Or nzewelry store, just opposite our Office, by which
some person. no doubt intended to open the door by
the key, Casually left in the lock on the inside but
which had fortunately been removed. The noise of
the glass breaking and the barking of dog in the
store aroused the proprietor who was sleeping in the
second story, but when be came down the scoundrel
had fed
STEAM MACHINE SHoP.--S. G. Hill having asain
fitted up his large machine shop, on Water street
(south end) with entire ew machinery which is now,
IN successful operation il prepared to plane and dress
flooring and siding for lou es with readiness and dis
patch and also to make window sash, door and win
dow frames, as cheap Is they can be had at Moline,
Burlington, or any other place on the river
ARREsrxD--Thoma Hacket, alias Perry, Of Du
page county, Ill, was brought before Judge washbun
on Wednesday, charged with robbing the Post ONCE
at West Liberty in this county. of $2l On examna-
ton, however. he was acquitted-the te timony not
hsng deemed sufficiently conclusive for conviction.
1t Is not yet known who committed the theft
THE TELRGRArH.-Wea are happy to inform our cit
liens that the telegraph line In this vicinity under the
efficient management of Mr. Jos Bennett has been re-
paired and that il ID better than ever and that az
soon as the connection Is made between Rock Island
and LASalle. we will have uninterrupted commupica
ton wi eastern cities. This will be consummated In
few weeks.
~ In noticing our various Misunderstanding estab-
av,fs 1oc~
large machine shop Of ]. p Freeman, in the rear of
the Post Once, which is also propelled by steam It
has recently been enlarged Here bedsteads, tables,
bureaus. window sash, door snd window frames, &C.,
are neatly made by machinery. and turning Of every
description also done
u. Business tolerabiy brisk for the season. We
wagons constantly passing the streets loaded with
merchandise for the interior. There Is some wheat
of hast years crop coming in The farmer has had 81
far pleasant season for harveAng-it has been cod
and very healthy, both In town and counry-and the
promise of an abundant crop.
INDICTMENT FOR SELLING LIQuoR.-On Friday,
the Vigilant Committee Of the League indicted Cy-
rus Spring on Chestnut street. for selling intoxicating
liquor contrary to law, who was examined before
Justice Crandol. and mulcted $40 and costs.
AAAoHo SoonIs-Ou TUESDAY, M8t0eW Conner
was found guilty Of drunkenness and dsorderiy con-
duct in the street. and remanded 10 prison for the night
He resides, we believe, at Upton.
u. At the Celebration Of the Fourth inst, at
Bridgeport, N j., Hon. John A. Parvn Of this place,
was speaker Of the day
~ We learn that the new Episcopal Church, on
the corner Of Second and Walnut streets, will be dedi
Gated on the 18th ult.
CORPORATION ORDERs.--The Enqsirr predicts that
before the end Of the present year. the outstanding
corporation orders will be nearly or quite at par.
q. Weacknowledge the receipt Of an excellent ar.
ticle Of Gun Powder tea from J. R. Gorey done up in
q metallic case. Mr.. G. has large supply on hand.
~ The new Government envelopes are for sale At
the Post Onsce.
AGRICULTURAL FAis-We are glad 10
learn that IN effort is being made by
our County Agricultural Society. to raise