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Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-03-17
Young Men.

Smoking-one Of the most baneful vices
OF the present days almost death to some
constitutions; and young man, before hs
has had tie audaeity think Of NOUS
taehs glories in the responsibility of q ci-
gar. He uses the money to purchase them
which prudent father, through long years
OF economy, succeeded in saving, and he
would spend the last cent for genuine Ha,
vana, though the ghost of his patcrnal
progenitor should rise before him to accuse
him Of his misdeeds. We would be glad to
know how many Of our junese do,ee might bs
found on Broadway, en- bright afternoon,
| with sixpence in their teeth, but not fip
in their pockets.
But smoking is not the only necessary
accomplishment for young man. As soon
as the down begins to appear on the upper
lip, it must, BY means of stopgsnts" and
hair "invigorssors' be coaxed into prema-
ture existence. But the hair is more mod
est than its pessessor, and shrinks from en-
countering the gaze of the world with
bashful tImidity. Its weakness Of purpose
appalls the young man 'and he considers his
doom pronounced. He actually grows pale,
in his eager watchfulness of his delicate
hairsnit appendage, and can only find relief
for his troubles by abandoning the cultiva-
tion altogether. II he does this, you NAV
look out for string of uncomplimentary
adJectives against moustaches, that would
set Spaniard into fury.
But Of all the little, detestable habits
which disgrace youn man, the create st
is that OF chewing tobacco chewer,
umph! the thought of man with his mouth
filed with an accumulation OF disgusting
saliva, with his lips acting as feeble levee
to contine the fluid in the mouth, bus which
may, at almost any time, overflow and del
uge you with vile expectorations, is enough
to set any civilized being into fit of hy-
drophobia.
That ayoung lady can bestow her affec-
tlons upon young man who makes love to /
her with quid Of tobacco IN his mouth as
large as abutter-nut, passes all comprehen-
sion. What would the gentlemen say if !
their sweethearts addressed them with
huge rolls of the Indian weed to stuff out
their blushing cheeks, md should, while
they duly arrange apIatform for union Of
the parties, actually spit upon it? Surely /
it is as fair for one sex as the other, and
we consider i. the inalienable right OF
woman to chew rs much tobacco as she
pleases; and if we were a female, and had
a husband who was thus welded to the
weed, wo would try the experiment and see
how he would relish it. If he did nos cry
enough, We would be surprised.
Young men, il you have spark of genu-
inc gallantrY, throw tobacco to the winds,
and do not any longer keep in com pany
with your food the dirtiest, meanest, and
most contemplate little worm that Omnip-
otence has placed among living animals
New York Day Book.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-03-17

Lows is an idea-besf reality. The
idea you can get along without; the
beef you must have. - stt
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-03-17

SoxE are too stiff to bend. and too
| old 20 mend.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-03-17

Lumber, when shipped In small lots less than ear
load. win bs charged At actu weight, ~ one-0aarssr
less than second class rates. above. Seasoned pns
1000 feet, board Measure. Unseasoned DO, 5000
bs Shingles and lath, less than car load at actual
weight, one quarter less thnn sscond ylaM rates.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-03-17

HD-Mr. Badger, the distinguished North gaeolina
Senator is seal as member of the Episcopal AnchS
and fow years since engaged in theological diacue
sion with the BishoE OF his diocese Senator Everets
who sits next to Mr.. Badger, was enly nineteen y ae
OF ags psstor Of the wealthiest Untrian ohurch IN
Boston. and when only about twenty years Of ags
wrote learned volume in defence sf Christlanity.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-03-17

san Francisco claims to bs the second comnsrcia
city in the Union.
Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-03-17

The Prohibtry Liquor Law haspasssd tho Assem-
bly, # wisconsin, By = vote Of . % - 9h .nsia
Ex-senator Talmadge presided over 6 sphitsa1ge
convention, held ct Washington On the 3StA ~ Fe'
rappings were private.
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sion, no system Of foreign conquest We had our coasts
and the outlets OF rivers to Defend but had
thing to do with conquest He believed that the whole
business Of creating naves had been nothing the world
but contest in building, contest between ship
carpenters In his opinion had naval policy fol
it was one that related exclusively to fighting.
Mr. CLINGMAN differed from the gentleman from Mis-
souri, Our present navy had its origin shortly after the
war Of 1872 and not actually stronger than il
was thirty-fve years ago. At that time We had
merce of million or twelve hundred thousand tons while
now it amounted to four million TONS If, therefore, our
navy upon its basis thirtyfve years ago. was not too
strong to protect commerce then, it must be totally
unable to do 8 now.
lie referred to the change which had taken place in
the construction of vessels since 1872 and urged the ne
cessity OF the Government building ships after
dern method, as to use either steam or sails.
Mr. BOCOCK replied to Mr.. BENTON. He contended
that stationary suadrons necessary for the protec
tlon OF commerce. and to show that increase of
our navy was required referred to the fact that steamer
was employed the Pacific coast ut expense of two
thousand dollars day, to prevent renforcemens being
sent TO walkers expedition He honestly believed that
the dictates of common prudence required the construction
OF these vessels.
Mr. STANTON Of Tennessee concurred in almost every
thing that had been said by the gentleman from Missouri
IN relation to the management of our naval force He
Mr. s. did not consider that required greater num-
Der OF vessels than possess but thought that
sells more conformable to modern ideas and modern
science should be substituted for those in service
1t this ground alone that he should for the bill
Mr. DAVIS, Of Rhode Island, offered an amendment
that three of the steam gtes should be put in contract
no contractor to build than hull and engine and
contended that this would be the economical mode
OF constructing these vessels and their machinery.
Mr. CUMMING opposed the amendment declaring that
ne knew from his personal experience that vessels
built for the navy by contract had dshonored not only
the navy, but the country ..,.'"
The amendment was rejected.
Mr. PHILLIPS moved to amend the bill SO as to make
it also provide for the construction Of two soops of war;
and argued that gentlemen desired to increase the
of the country they must also increase the power
for its protection.
Mr. BOCOCK said that he should vote against this pro-
posed increase of the number of vessels be constructed
because he would rather pass the bill than
lose it by attempting to add to the number Of ships
provided for. s.s
Mr. LYON moved to amend the amendment of Mr..
Phillips increase the number Of sloops to six
After debate the amendment rejected.
Other amendments offered and discussed, but
without coming to a vote Mr.. PHILLIps's amendment
the committee ... ..,..."
And the House ad djourned.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 81, 1854.
And the House adjourned.
IN SENATE.

This being private bill day. under the rule business
could be done private bills the calendar unless
by unanimous consent. .E.~ 49," ~.
Mr. FOOT asked the indulgence of the Senate to con-
slider the bill from the House for the relief of Harriet
Leavenwor widow of the late Brevet Brigadier General
Leavenworh, pledgng himself if it consumed any time
to withdraw it; but the proposition was denied.
Dir. MORTON asked the consent Of the Senate to al
low the Committee on Naval Affairs to make report
which of some Importance to the party interest
ed No objection having been made
Mr. GWlN, from the Committee Naval Affairs, re-
ported bill for the relief Of Robert Joyner.
This bill is to relieve Mr.. Joyner from the accounta-
bity Of certain stores missing at the navy yard at Pen
sacola, where he was naval storekeeper. II
Mr. HUNTER pressed on the Senate the necessity that
existed for prompt disposition Of the deficiency bill.
Mr. BRODHEAD, as chairman OF the Committee of
Claims said he felt embarrassment to deferrng
private business, much of which pressing; but If
there great public necessity for considering the de-
6ciency bill now and Fridays should hereafter be devo
cd to private bills, he would make no objection.
Mr.. PRATT waived objection to taking up the def
cheney BILL with the understanding that, whenever the
Senate during the day should be full the bill should
be informally laid aside permit vote to be taken
the bill for the relief of Hodges and Lansdae and the
legal representatives of Rinado Johnson and Anne E.
Johnson, deceased, which bill had been fully discussed
the two last Fridays. ......a a.... 81 ..a
Mr. HUNTER acquiesced, and the deficiency bill was
taken up, the amendment pending being that Of Mr. HAM
LIN to amend the amendment of Mr. THOMPSON Of Ken
lucky by adding an appropriation for the purchase of
site for house at San Francisco and for the
ton Of custom house at Portland, Maine, sc.
After some discussion the amendment Of Mr., HAMLIN
was agreed to. .....
Mr. DODGE of Iowa. then moved to amend the bill by
inserting appropriations for marine hospitals at Cleye
land ST. Louis, Chicago Louisville, Paducah, San Fran
cisco, Burlington, Iowa, and Evansville, Indiana.
Which, after discussion adopted by the following
vote: Yeas "a, nays II. .....
The question was then taken the amendment as
amended and decided in the Affirmative Yeas "a,
nays II.
The vote was then taken the private bill for the
lief Of Hodges Landslide, and the legal representatives
of Rinaldo Johnson and Ann E. johnson which was
passed.
Various other amendments offered to the de6cen-
cy bll of which adopted and others rejected
when the bill was reported to the Senate and passed
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration Of Exc
cutve business and after brief session. the doors
opened and the Senate adjourned to Monday.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-01
Telearapbif Correspondents.
CoHisionaat Sea.

Bosroy, MARCH 3l.--The steamer Canada has arrive
at her dock At midnight on Wednesday shs came in col
son with the brig Belle Capt Magher from Boston for
Halifax which sunk immediately. Mrs Keefer, apassen-
GER and the steward drowned The otherswe
cued by the Canadas boats but subsequently transferred
to the Arabia and arrived at Halifax last night The
Canada lost her bowsprt and otherwise slightly da-
mayed.
Eeto ofMe Nesc York Liquor La1.
New YORK MARCH 3l.-Governor SEYMOUR has sent
message the Legislature vetoing the Prohbitory LII
quor Law recently passed by the Legislature, which was
to go into operation the 1st of May. He gives his
reasons at great length 1t has caused much excitement
Indian Outrages on the Teras Frontier.
New ORLEANS, MARCH 30.-Adyices from Texas have
been received to the 26th The Indians have been
mittng dreadful outrages upon the frontier end the c
have held meetings at Laredo to take measures for
their defence They had determined to extezmnate the
Lapas tribe Of Indians who considered to be the
perpetrators Of tAe outrages.
Ten Children Burnt to Death
OGDEssDUEGH, On. Y.) MAnoH 29.-The house Of
Cooper Tyler, at North Lawrence, burnt last night
while himself and wife out visiting, and his
young children pershsd in the flames The Oldest was but
nine years Of age.
Bosros, MARCH 29.--The dwelling of WIN. Flanders
at Londonderry, Now Hampshire, burnt yesterday
and three children were burnt to death.
Baltimore Markets..
BALTIMORE, MARCH 3I.--Our breadstufs Aaarket re-
mains dull sales to-day of Howard 1t flour at
ST. but buyers generally not disposed give this
price. Rye -four 1926; cornmeal 1912 $3s7 The
supply Of -four hand very light and Of he sales
making for future delivery. Wheat 165 II cents
for red to 173 175 for white 6s 50 for white
yellow SO 10 mixed 66 6s; oats, 5000 bushel Md.
and Va. at 48 a 40; Pa do. So rye 80; Glove rseed
4I5 $5 timothy 1925 per bushel
Rio Coffee IL a II cents. Whskey 24J 25s o snts.
Tobacco continues dull, without any shipping done
Neo York Mayket
YoRR Manor Al --Elour is ot;ffar not M.
er State and Ohio sell at $7124 to $781f Genes &c
wheat, white, 81 corn, yellow, So and mixed at ~
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SUCCESSFUL ScAnp.-Saturday evening, about dusk,
stranger who had been riding about the city part Of the
afternoon representing that he spending few days
with Gov Seymour, called at the ewery establishment
of Williams Co., State street. to make some pur-
chases His fair exterior and easy manners induced the
propretors to believe the statement and every other
courtesy shown him. be represented that desired
purchase several valuable articles present his friends
before leaving town. After difficulty he ooncadcd
take two gold watches, heavy gold guard chain and sig
net ring, in all amounting to some $780,
At the request of the purchaser bill Of sale made out
and young Williams dispatched with the Customer to the
Governors house to ascertain il the articles suited and
cure the cash if the customer concluded take hcm Will
lams remained in the carriage while his customer went into
the houseprobaby Rot the of his coat and
hat made himself at home for few minutes and then
out stating to Williams that they must coll at Mr. J. " L
Pruyns
The girl answered the bell informing the stranger that Mr.
p not home The stranger desired to leave for
him. and he walked into the library In fow moments ho
returned and requested young Williams return the
and bring him two fine bracelets. Williams started TO walk
down. when tho stranger told him TO take tho carriage ho
could quicker Williams returned TO the store and nade
known the request Of the customer
It Is needless add that the suspicious of the firm we're
aroused and thai the immediate Of young Williams
the had left for parts unknown with hs booty and
nobody knew any thing Of hins-AIsa~y Argus.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. DUNBAR, by consent presented resolutions of
the Legislature of louisiana asking grant of lands for
blind and dumb in that State; which referred to
the Committee Public Lands and ordered to be printed
u, PRIVATE BILLS
This being private bill day, the following bills of the
Senate taken from the table, read twice. and ap
propriately referred:
a bill for the relief of Theodore L. Elliott.
bill for the relief of Dempsey Pittman.
A bill for the relief of Asbury Dickens
A bill for the relief Of Lieut.. A. J. Williamson.
A bill for the relief Of VIM. p. s. Sanger.
A bill for the relief Of Mrs. Helen Mackay, admins
tratrix of Lieut. Col Eneas Mackay, late deputy quar-
termaster in the United States army.
A bill for the relief of w. R. Nevins.
A bill for the purchase of the copyright of work
published by Thomas Ii. Sumner, wherein he describes
his new method of ascertainng ships position at
bill for the relief of the executrix Of the late Byt.
Col A. C. W. Tanning, of the United States army.
bill for the relief of the heirs and representatives of
Col. Alex. G. Morgan.
bill for the relief of John Gusman, Of Louisiana.
A resolution of the Senate for extending an existing
contract for carrying the mail in Alabama was read
twice. ..
Mr.. PHILLIPS explained that the resolution to
authorize double line of stages between Montgomery
and Mobile, in Alabama, and asked immediate action
on it.
After debate the resolution referred to the Com
mittee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
The SPEAKER laid before the House communica-
tion from the Governor of Oregon submitting detailed
statement of the expenditure of money appropriated by
Congress for the and benefit Of that Territory which
was referred to the Committee Territories and order
cd TO be printed.
SETTLEMENT OF PERSONAL DIFFICULTY.
Mr.. PRESTON rose for the purpose of making
PLANTATION in relation to personal matter which had
occurred upon the floor Of the House.
1t is yet in the memory of the House he said) that
the debate which recently occurred between Mr.. Cur
TING, of New York. and Mr. BREcKSRIDGE, of Kentucky
marked by personalities. The character of that de-
bate led to its discussion outside of the walls of this
House. So far Mr.. CUTTING was concerned he refer
red the matters in controversy to his FRIEND Col Monroe
Of New York, and Gen. Shields Senator from Illinois
So far Mr.. BREcKNRDGE concerned, he referred
the matters in controversy to his friend Col Hawkins
Kentucky, and myself. am authorized by these gen.
temen sir that the matters dispute have been
settled in which is mutually satisfactory, and
which is conceived alike honorable to both the gentle
men who engaged in the debate.
I have also another duty to discharge behalf Of
these gentlemen and, they trausgressed in that de-
bate the rules of order established for the
Of this House, to express their mutual regret that this
should have occurred and to ask its indulgence body
for violation Of its rules.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-01

We notice decision lately made in reference to an ar
tice well known in market from the Gazette des Tri
bunaux de Paris upon trade marks and patentrghs in
the Cour de Justice, Tribunal de Commerce de Paris
9th February, 1854 NJ. Bajou announces in the Amer-
papers and by circulars that he had the
manufacture Of "Bajous' gloves; which right, with
breve Invention &C., he had disposed of in l84l and
of which the court declares E. Compere to DO the sole
damages with costs and issues perpetual Injunction
against him and all others, except e. Compere from
poying the mark Bajou under any form or
pretence mark for gloves.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-01
WAsB1NcToy. M,Rcu 40 1sf

WASHINGTON, MARCH 80, 1S51
Messrs. EDITORS: viii you some Of your numeroue
readers please inform of the ogn-for the practios
must have had beginnng-of playing tricks upon the
first of April? ask for INFORMATION
Messrs. EDrTons In answer to the inquiry Of" Ifor-
nation" which You referred to me- only say that if
the practice does not its origin to the thrtysixth
chapter of Deuteronomy, am unable to tell. MIRA
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-01

The STAGE AND PuLrIT.-At the firemens celebration
at San Francisco the 2Sh February there very
universal representation of oil classes California, in
few years. has done much to level social barriers and
bring the and daughters of Adam to acknowedg
ment of their relationship An extract from the report
of the San Francisco celebration brings the theatre and
the church into an alliance that to- starched notions
appears at least somewhat unusual II betokens good
both il may open wide the doors Of the one, and close
some of the backways to the other constrain the loose
of the former and widen the srctness OF the latter
This is the extract:
"Mrs Sinclair having been called for, that lady led
forward by the Chief Engineer (Mr. Duanc and said
"I sincerely thank you for this distinguished and most
unexpected honor you sha always have my best wishes
for your health and prosr GRITTY and let you that
any thing that may be in my to aid have only
to command my services. [Great applause.
After three cheers bad been given for Mrs. Sinclair
Bishop Krp pronounced the benedi tion."
NsS York Evening Post
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-01

THE PorATo CRoP IRELANp--The Irish journals all
speak OF extensive preparations making the part of
the farmers for the potato crop The Cork Constitution
says .',...
Encouraged by the high prices present obtained
for potatoes and the which attended their cu
vaton last year. farmers preparing extensive crops of
this esculent Never since the memorable blight in 1874
has there been extensive and early growth Of po
tatocs rs during the present year"
The Tralee Chronicle also says:
"For many years, at esrya period Of the spring
extensive preparations for the ing of the potato have
not taken place at present in the southern parts of
this county All along the coast from Kenmare to Cahir
cveen large extent of land is already under cultivation
of that valuable esculent"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-01

Hobbs's lock- about which much noise made dur
ing the Worlds Fair in London has been picked at last
by Mr.. Goaer foreman for Chubbs, whose lock Hobbs
picked with much readiness at that time. AS
quence the war of Hobbs against Chubbs and Chubbs
against Hobbs has broken anew and with increased
virulence.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-01

SERIOUS AcCrDENT.--From the Richmond Mail we learn
that Tuesday last during experimental trip from
that city Staunton the Central Railroad while
single proceeding down the Mountain track it
became unmanageable, owing to the breaking of both
brakes and descended at fearful grade of three
hundred feet The engine had preceded the car and had
reached the terminus of the State work when was
struck. The end of the stove in and the engine
house knocked off. There about forty persons on
board Of the when the accident occurred. good
many Of these jumped off after the collision took place.
fearing that their speed not relaxed they might
be thrown off into the ravne below Mr. George Clements
after jumping off, fell under the and had both Of his
legs SO badly crushed that there hopes of his
covery good many others received slight scratches