Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-02-10
LOCAL. MATTERS.
Work Commenced on the MuSCatine and
0SkalOOSa Railroad

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Last Wednesday work was commenced on the De-
pot of said road, under the bluff the southern part
Of the city, Next week. we are informed, fifty hands
will be employed, and this number will be gradually
increased. Knowing the energetic hands it is in, we
may now look forward to a speedy completion Of this
important enterprise.
Proposition efshe City snbscrlbisg sssck -
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At a meeting Of the City Council on Tuesday even
ing the following ordinance providing for an election
on proposition to borrow money the credit Of the
city, was unanimously passed; m
| Sec. !. BE ordained by the City Council IF the
city of Mtscafne, That there shall be held on the
first Monday OF March next an election Of the quail
ned voters OF the city of Musatne at the time place,
and in the same manner, the annual elections
held to vote on the following proposition, to wit -:
To borrow for term of years, not less than ten,
the bonds OF the city at rate of interest not higher
than eight per cent. per annum, the sum Of fftyfve
thousand dollars to be subscribed stock (by the
Mayor,) in the name Of the city Of Muscatine the
stock ooks Of the "Muscatne, Iowa City, Cedar Rap
! ids and North Western Railroad Company" or any
other company, which shall build railroad from Mus
catlne direct to Iowa City, Pysvdet said bonds shall
not be issued until the Railroad Company shall show,
to the satisfaction OF the City Council that they have
expended in grading and bridging said Railroad, the
sum of at least fifty thousand dollars and then to be
issued as other stock Is paid in.
Sec. 1.-The vote shall be by ballot written or print
ed, with the words, "FOr the Loan or, Against the
Loan"
We doubt not the vote on the above proposition will
result in the affirmative by large majority, for
think the citizens of Muscatine sufficiently awake
to their interests to vote for it without hes ton
is an advantageous oferone which the citizens Of
any place should gladly accept We repeat we hope
indeed we firmly belese--the proposition will meet
with general favor.
! New Books.
LITTLE FERSs.-Ths is a collection OF short, inter-
sting Stories written by Fanny Fern for children
We should think it work of great in cultvating
in children those kindly social feelings which contrib
ute more than anything else TO the enjoyment of le-
THE PorIpHAR PAPERs.-Ths is handsomely
printed and bound satire on "hgh life' in New York
Its displays of ignorance, sefshness, and pompous
empty headed vanity are amusing. The book is writ
ten in an agreeable style.
TaE LOST PRrNcE-Is the title of book in which
the attempt made to prove that Rev. Eeazer Will
lams, of New York, is Louis XVII, rightful heir to
the throne of France. It curious and interesting
production
The above books can be had at R. NJ Burnett's Book
StoIe.
" RErURNED--Henry Beaman, formerly citizen OF
II this place, returned from California last Saturday
We have not heard an estimate Of his "pile but are
glad to learn that he has been very successful in the
gold diggins.' He designs returning in few weeks
Knowing that 1t would interest good many of our
readers, we have obtained from him the following
statement of the present residences Of former citizens
Of Muscatine
/John McCloud Napa Valley Turner Israel, s. Brooks
W. Brooks Geo. Martin and Geo. Magoon, Sacramento;
IW SC Smith and Egbert Smith, Napa City; E. II.
Moore, John H. Beaman and John f. b. Martin, Ma
kysvlle All. Wofe, Stockton.
TUE GERM ANs.-Our reporter could not learn the
result of the German meeting in Harcs Hall last Mon
day evening 1t is rumored that the object to pass
anti-tempeance resolutions and to take measures to
carry such principles to the ballotbox in the approach
ing elections. Is it o?-~can any one tell us? The
best informed and most orderly Germans of our city
with whom we have conversed, appear to know moth
ing of the matter and have expressed their deshrmi-
nation to keep aloof from such disgracefal move.
ment.
AB,cospEp.-J. r. Gorley, late grocer Oh Second
street, not being able, unfortunately, to make both
ends meet financially and being pressed by creditors
, (of whom Waterman & Ryan, of ST. Louis, were the
principal absconded to parts unknown last Sunday
morning Sheriff McCload and posse immediately
started in pursuit They followed him to Maquokcta
by way Of Upton being but few hours behind, and
there gave up the chase Mr.. Goflcys family still re-
: main here.
l/NEARLY A MoB.--we understand that yesterday q
tparty of Irishmen drove off about fifteen Germans
who had been employed by the contractor at the rate
of seventyve cents per day. The Irish said II they
worked for less than dollar day they would moi
them. Our citizens will find that as the work on the
railroad progresses it will be necessary to have mill
tary company 1t would not be any too soon to com
, mence its organization now.
wHgAT.-DIring the past week, wheat has come in
at the rate of about 900 bushels per day and nc
, abatement there will probably be more in to-day
than ans day heretofore One house has been receiy
ing not less than $500 bushels per day. Come on
farmers !-Muscatine is the place to sell produce.
Our merchants have plenty of money left.
AccIpEsr-Master Fulton, (son of widow Davs,)
small boy employed in the Barrel Factory, had two
of his fingers severed from his left hand by circular
saw, last Saturday. Quite number of similar acct
dents have happened at this same place-al, we be,
leve, the result Of careessness.
POLICE Complaint was preferred before
the Mayor against Mr.. Smith, an Irishman, on Tues
day evening, by his wife, who said she maltreated
by him while he was intoxicated The offender was
then brought into court by the police, but discharged
without examination. 80 aa
RRyIvAL.-A protracted religious effort and revival
have been progressing in the Baptist Church several
weeks and still continue. Last Sunday, three new
converts to that faith were immersed in the river, In
the presence Of multitude of persons
RELIGIOUS NorICE.-Elder E. Eberha 1T, may be ex.
pected TO preach in the Baptist Church regularly,
commencing with next Sabbath OF halfpast 10 O'Clock
| in the morning, and hallfpast in the evening
RELIGIOUS NorIcE--Rev. Mr. Merrill, Cumberland
Presbyterian Minister. will preach on next Sabbath,
at IL o'clock, at the African Churchat o'clock, At
the United Brethren Church.
TaE NARKEr.-Pork still continues to arrive in
small quantities. Prices remain firm at last weeks
quotations Wheat declined on Saturday last 70 95a
g. at which it continues firm and buoyant.
4 EMGRAnrs.-The spring tide of emigration has all
ready commenced We daily see quite number of
Nemigrant wagons crossing the river at this place.
Rather earlier than usual. M
HARRIs Co.'s PANoRAxA was exhibited in Hares
Hall Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The exhibit
tons were we'll patronzed and appeared to give gen
eral satisfaction.
| THE IRIsa.-Ws notice IN unusual number OF Irish
men about the streets. They are odoubt concentra
ting here TO work on our railroads. st
DIR. J. G. PRIDE adycrtses his business as Dental