Muscatine journal. [volume] (Bloomington, Iowa) 1849-185?, 1854-02-03
LOCAL. MATTERS.
The n.cmxue Nnccslnw.

The n.cnasc N1cctinH.
by far the largest assemblage we have seen In Mus
atine for some time attended the League meeting at
the Methodist Church last Monday evening The
seats, platform gale, y, doorway, and portion
of the aises, were crowded to their utmost. Except
ing occasional indulgence by few in uproarous APP
pause and stamping, in the beginning Of the meeting
which was considered somewhat inappropriate by the
more religious and considering the large number and
motley character of the congregation, general good
order prevailed.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph Ben
nett, ESQ.,, President Of the League and opened with
prayer by Rev. Mr. Miller. Several reports were call
ed for and, among Others the committee on finance
reported that thirty dollars had been spent in
prosecuting liquor Sellers and that the League was
about eight dollars in debt recommending that COL
lection be taken up. Rev. H. c. Dean then delivered
able and entertaining address, (noticed more at
length elsewhere,) which was well received.
During the lecture, several Interruptions occurred
Once the entire audience was startled by the falling of
door, which, having been sho9ed out Of its insecure
fastening, in the rear of the gallery by the pressure
of the crowd fell down the stairway with terrible
crash narrowly missing the heads of several persons
Those Immediately under the gallery rose instantly
to their feet, supposing II was coming down upon
them. Their fears proved groundless, however, and
quiet was soon restored. H IA
At the close very liberal collection was taken up
for the benefit Of the League.
Pork still continues to arrive in moderate quantities.
We notice slight advance in prices-s3 so to So IS
being the range at present.
~ 10 v;r In lorc spd Il. in
tive demand at 81 to 81 l0the majority of sales be-
ing at 81 05-with an upward tendency. Where is
the farmer that could grumbe at these prices? Flour
has also risen to 81 per barrel with the prospect Of
still further advance These are starvation prices,
compared to those we have been accustomed to. Tho
war in Europe didn't happen for nothing
MAYoR's CouRr-SHop-LrFrInG.--A negro who
calls himself Robert Williams, was examined yester.
day before Mayor Sten on charge ofstealing watch
from the ewelry store Of C. Kranz, Wednesday after.
noon. The watch was found buried near a stable
where the negroe was employed. He was bound over
in the sum Of $500 for MS appearance at the next
term of Court, in default Of which he was committed
DRUNKESNEss.-Charle Reed wellknown intern
perat character was arragned before the Mayor for
drunkenness and disordery conduct yesterday after
said he didn't "keer." He was committed to Jail.
wooD MEAsuRER-we suggested last week that
the City Council appoint Wood Measurer. We have
since been informed that Mr. Edward Hook discharges
the duties of both Lumber and Wood Measurer agree
able to an Ordinance passed by the Council some
time since The ordinance does not, however, las II
should make the measurement Of wood offered for
sale imperative but only when the buyer shall demand
it. In but few instances has the services OF the Wood
Measurer been demanded, from which we supposed,
as doubtless many of citizens also have, that no
such officer existed in our city.
New CLOTHING SToRH-We learn that Jacob OPP
penheimer, of the frm of Silk & Oppcnheimer, has
taken the room next to STEMS Hotel Water street
in which he will open very large and seasonable as
sortment of clothing about the first of next month
Messrs Silk & Oppenheimer, while doing business
several years in this place. gave general satisfaction to
their customers, and we doubt not their numerous
friends will be glad to learn that they intend rcsumng
business
FIRE Our usually vigiant reporter tailed last
week to hear of fire which occurred in the extreme
upper part of the city. Monday, sd ut. The res
idence Of Thomas Garrett day laborer, with all it,
contents, was burned down on that day. II was a
small frame house. and the loss is comparatively in
significant, though severely felt by its unfortunate
owner His family is left houseless and almost desti
tute The fire originated from some defect in putting
up stove.pipe.
An "ExHrBrrioS."--A magic lantern performance
came off last Wednesday evening in Hare's Hall, by
H. H. Griffin. The representatives Of young Amer.
kl,~;-
moving him SO much that his exhibition failure
and it terminated rather boysterously. Two things
were very apparent at this exhibitionlst, that the
magic lantern is becoming an old story; and End
that there are some very bad boys in Muscatine.
PwIprH OF the RIVER AT THIS PLAcE.-Two young
ner have measured the Mississippi the ice. at the
foot OF Pine street. and found its width to be $50 feel
3 furlongs l23 yards and foot-being little more
than third Of MILE A measurement at st. Louis
we observe by the papers, makes it only about 1880
feet in the average of high water-470 feet less thar
at this place. This exhibits singularty that we ars
not prepared to account for.
A CArHEDRAL.-The Roman Catholics Of this city
contemplate erecting cathedral, il an eligible sitt
can be procured. They were negotiating for Mount
Maria" major Hars's residence,) some weeks ago
for the purpose but we have not learned the result
The Catholic denomination in this place now numbers
between three and four hundred members.
YOUNG MINIS DEBATING CLUS.-The basement Of
the Methodist Church was crowded last Saturday
evening at the meeting Of this association. The pres
ence of number Of ladies added materially to the in
terest Of the meeting. The question for debate to
morrow evening is, "Resolusd, That Congress should
grant to every actual settler at least Of
wEArHER-The past week has been as remarkable
for mdness and serenity the previous one was FOL
winterlike severity Itthawed every day in the week
and the sun shone with genial heat unlike mdwin
ter The ice on the river continues firm and will mol
probably break up before the close Of the month.
PnosrEcr OF THE WHEAT CRor.--A farmer neal
this place was offered few days ago, $500 for The
crop of 40 acres of fall wheat lie the ground but
refused. 1t looks promising, Notwithstanding the un
favorable condition of the weather during the winter
srExcuse Us for the lack Of editorial in our col
umns this week; press OF jobwork has driven N
from the grey goose qu' to the scissors ErQnirsr
That's rich excuse for two lawyers to make =
what have you TO do with Job work." Do YOU
you? ~ sac
Wing COUNTY CoNvENrIoN.-It will be seen that Z
convention Of the Wings Of Muscatne County is call
cd to meet on the 18th inst. We hope friends in
the country particularly will endeavor to be present
on the occasion.
HARE's HALL.--Ths fine Hall il now provided " tt
commodious seats. Ladies and gentlemen attending
concerts and exhibitions there will not now be subject