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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

Reply 81 tho Csnneesicut Clergy mon.
President Woolsey and others, who ad
dressed the memorial to Mr.. Buchanan
which called forth his remarkable pronun-
cemento, have replied and literally used up
his s'fac;le" e1cellenoy. We cannot find
room FOR their letter entire but must content
ourselves with a very brief synopsis. The
document is argumcntative throughout-not
denunciatory. 1t commences with the gen.
erous prcsump tion that notwithstanding the
President omitted to notice the important
points Of their original memorial, it was
still not his intention to miaepresent them.
This il not true, in our hubble opinion.
The President did Intentionally misrepresent
them by altogether ignoring the fact stated
in the memorial that the so-called laws Of
Kansas were enacted by Missourians, We
are disposed to believe that the reverend
gentlemen allowed their politeness to get
the better Of their Judgment in this instance.
They proceed to urge the material branches
Of the subject again, viz : That the funda-
mental principle Of our Republican Govern
ment is that the people shall make their own
laws and elect their own rulers, the people
Of Kansas never having had either privilege;
and that Walker is now employing an army
to force the people Of Kansas to obey laws
imposed upon them by foreign ruffians.
The memorialists then take the position
that ''nothi z can be truly government OF
CLAW which has no authority; and that moth
Sing should be treated as government or
CLAW which presents no evidence of author
city" They then show that the so-called
government of Kansas is in no true sense Of
government, using among others an argu-
ment which has never before been sufficient
ly pressed, viz: that the necessity of employ
ing standing army to enforce this govern
mcnt, demonstrates that the people had no
hand in making u; whence they argue that
the bayonets were sent ''not to sustain An
Established government, but for the pur-
''pose Of establishing one which. was not es-
Established Among other pertinent inqui
ries propounded to the President is this
"Whether the troubles and calamities OF
''Kansas are the legitimate results Of the
twise administration Of our National Gov
ssernment?''
We presume the President will find it in
convenient to reply to this letter. His
friends and supporters think he committed a
great blunder in answering the first.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

THE LOST S1EAxER.-The owners Of the
Central America publish a letter explaining
the circumstances which led them to change
the name Of the vessel from the George Law
TO the name which she has borne since 1854.
The reasons were simply that Mr.. Law ceas-
ed to be the owner of the vessel at that time,
and it was not deemed appropriate for her
to bear his name any longer. That they
considered the ship perfectly staunch and
.eaworthy is fairly to be inferred from the
fact that they never insured her for single
dollar. 1t is just to the company to add
that, while their vessels have made three
hundred and .eventy..fre voyages from this
city to Aspinwall and back, and have CAP
ried an aggregate Of not less than 1877 500
passengers, this is the first accident attended
with loss Of life which has ever befallen
them.-N. Y. Times
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

They REFUSE TO DIscrss.-Nessrs. Pat
terson and Alger studiously avoid their Re-
publican opponents in public discussion.
They promised to attend a meeting in Pike
township last Saturday, but failed to do So
Messrs. Parvin and Reece were there, ready
TO meet them.
The meeting in this city last Monday night
was called for discussion by the candidates
Of both parties. Mr.. Patterson was person.
ally invited to attend, but when called en- a
the meeting, was not there to respond. Doc'
he feel the weakness and indefensible condi
ton Of his cause, or is he unable to make ,
speech2 The people are beginning to thinl
that probably both are the cause Of hi
modest reserve, and in either case consider
him unworthy of their SURFACES.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03
Saalisttcs 81 Iowa.


A contemporary has prepared the following
abstract of some of tho figures from the CEN
sus rsturns of our State, just published for
1856:
The list Of counties comprises eighty-four
Of which returns are presented from all ex-
cept two-Woodbury and Warren. The
whole number of dwelling houses is SO ,906,
Of which Calhoun County has 81; Sac. Craw
ford and Carroll have 40 each; Clayton, Gin
ton, Davis, Henry. jackson, Jefferson, Linn,
Mahasha, Marion, Muscatine, Van Buren, and
Wapello have over 1000 each. Des Moines
has over 5000, and Lee and Dubuque each
contain over 4. 900 dwelling houses. The
largest number is in Dubuque Co., being
4,375. The greatest number Of families is
reported in Lee Connty-4,627.
The total population of the State by the
tables is 500, Ala. The most populous coan-
ties are Lee and Dubuque.
The number Of native voters in the State
is G,SI5; of nsluralized voters, IA ,492, to-
tai lO1 ,sO7.
The whole number of aliens is 16,104, OF
which 2,ls4 and 2,5l8 are respectively in
Scott and Dubuque counties.
The total number Of deaf and dumb is 81 /;
of bliud l03; insase l2O; idiotic, 26l.
There sre only 1872 paupers in the whole
State.
1t IL remarkable that Of the whole number
Of Inhabitants. those for whom tho nativity
Of ohio is given is 90,032, nearly equal to
the whole native population, 1902.
The German population exceeds tho Irish
nearly $500, being 2s,644 to 20,SoS.
Oaly about one-esventh of the inhabitants
we're born within the State, and as 4 year
hes elapsed since the census was taken, the
total population 81 the State may be estimate
cd ct about $500
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03
Sprinklinss OF News.

1t is the Fox River Bnnk, not the Fox
Lake Bank, Wisconsin, that has SUSPENDED.
Its bills arc received ut par by the MiIwau-
kee bankers; so also are the bills of the other
suspended Wisconsin banks.
FIKs AT GRAND RArIps.--A very dcstruc-
tive fire occurred at Grand Rapids, Mich ,
on Friday last. 1t originated in Cady's
livery stable, and extending from that point,
swept away q large number Of business e.
Establishments. Los estimated at $4,000
The trustees Of thc Mississippi College
have denounced DR.. Waslands "Moral Sci .
ence,'' and required tho faculty to discon--
tlnue the use Of the book.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

The D1FrEEESoE.-The Enquirer makes .
great ado because Mr.. Parvin, IS he stated
himself in the Constitutional Convention,
once taught mulatto boy in school, bu:
was forced by the sentiment of the commune
ity 10 dismiss him. This transaction hap
pened in this city eighteen years ago. Mr..
Parvin was Democrat then and for many
gears afterwards. He still adheres to the
opinion that black Is we'll as white children
should be educated, and that some distinc-
ton should be made for mulattoee. If Mr..
Parvin stood fair in the Democratic party
eighteen years ago, holding these views,
why should he not nows Which has chang
ed-he or the party?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03
- FAD TT.

The address Of the Central Committee t.
the Republicans Of Muscatiss county, to b
found in our paper to-day, is worthy Ut ,
careful and candid perussl BY every voter ii
tho cosaty. The issue. in the present can
vass s,s discussed disrs.sionstely and fairly
ard tho arguments used for the Republican
cause are Legitimate and should have mucl
influence. W. hope our Democratic friends
particularly, will take the trouble 10 rea'
this address. It will b printed ~ . cireula
and distributed throughout the county, il
order that oil may see il.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

WE STAND CoKREcrED.-The Enquirer
contradicts our assertion that Mr.. Psrvin
"has never been defeated" BY reminding
rs that he was defeated for County Clerk by
Richard Cadle in 1s4S. Our only apology
for the error is that in our hurry from the
multiplicity of our duties just now We had
not time to look up the facts and spoke from
memory only.
But will the Enquirer acknowledge that
it was wrong in denying that it had ever
said Mr.. Parvin deserted Mr.. Deitsch2 Mr.
Thayer attempts to apologize for altering 9
word in an extract from the Journal by say
ing our comments amounted to "nething'
anyhow. Will he do US the favor 10 publish
the balance of Up. WIS" communication
With our comments. He promised to do so
but not having done it, it looks ~ though
10 had ''caught Tartsr.'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

evThe ''Judge" doesn't fancy PERSONAL
tiles when he comes in for share. After
copying our article showing that he had been
candidate four times during four years.
residence here, he asks what has that to do
with Mr.. Parvin leaving the Democratic
party? We agree with him that it has moth
ing to do with it; neither has the fact that
Mr.. Parvin has been elected once by the Re-
publicans, andis again candidate, anything
to do with his qualifications for the Senator
ship. The Enquirer departed from the con-
sideration of this in resorting to personal
"retrospections," and we were only paying
its editor in the same coin.
He doesn't like, either, to beremindcd that
he was elected to the County Judgeship by a
majority of nine votes. We thought it ex
pedient for his own safety, as he seemed to
be exalting himself so FIR above the ''sym-
pathies" of the people. But don't get huff
fy, Judge, we didn't mean any harm by it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

During the fiscal year ending June 3Oth,
the amount Of public land sold was nearly
l ,4l3, 900 acres, and the receipts therefor
upwards of 81, 500, 900.
ACCIDENT ON TIE RArLRoAD.-Mr. John
NJ. Estes, Of this place, in attempting to jump
of the cars while in motion, last Thursday,
had bis heel caught under one of the cars and
very badly crushed. Fears are entertained
that his foot will have to be amputated.-
Probably it will cripple him for life. 1t
should be warning to others not to attempt
to get off train while in notion.-R. !. Adr.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

Ju.T So--The Detroit Free Press, in A.
tempting TO giorify M. lsuchansn's let1y ~
Prof. Sillia'an and Others. thu. expoA5s IT,
self
The Clergy wante'' the troop. wiflra WI,
=" that, evidently, Jim Lane and l,is.party
might have matters a!l ,hcir own 49,
What is ,i,i-,' most p~rtinen,ly respond.
ed the N. Y. Tribune, ''but y clear though
unwilling confession that tha writer we'll
knows Jim Lane and hi. party" 10 be tho
people IT kansas, or ut Iea>, Il great majority
Of them3 Xaj"ri'ie. in 'his country don't
AK tho as'emblags of regiments vt United
States troops 70 protect them against their
minority neiyhburs.o
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

Kansas for Delegate to Congress, for men-
bsrs of The Legislature and for county Of
GERS, takes place on Monday, Oct. 5th (nsxt
Monday. The Free State party will carry
the day it allowed 70 vote. Under. Gov.
Walkers proclamation none Of this season .
emigration can vote. This will deprive the
Free State men of lO, 600 votes, and may, o.
it 10 intended, lead to border ruf'ian vic,
tory.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

D'scSIos'sM.-The Anti-.SI"r>ry Stand
ara OF last week contains y call for Con-
ventlon OF delegates from tho free States TO
meet in Cleveland, Ohio, on the 2sth and
18th or October next, $50 consider ,hc prsc-
tlcability, probability, m! expedicncy of y
separation OF the free and slave States, and
to take such other measures rs the condition
Of the time may require" The cnll seems
to have been very widely circulated FOR sig
natules--ns it is signed BY 6,O33 persons -
This is much larger number Of persons
than will attend the Convention, and prob
ably includes about the whole strength Of
the Disunion party in The free Stntes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

An ITEM FOR BANK DENoCEATs.-Th Iowa
City Crescent, the leading pro.slavery org II
of the State and violent opposer of the
establishment of banks in Iowa, thus no'i-
ees Ben. n Samues' recent speech at that
place:
Ellis position on Banks is really cor
rect and SagaciouS one, meeting the APPROX
nj of his own party without exceptions; and
admitted by many If his antagonists to be
sound and sta'esman!ike. He !Iankly owns
himself, in principle, opposed 10 Banks OF
issue:-a sentiment common TO the great
mass Of the Democratic party"
What do the bank Democrats of Musca-
tine, including the Democratic nominee for
Senator, think Of this? Will they lend their
influence to the election Of man who i,
openly opposed to tho establishment Of
banks? They have heretofore declared them
selves in favor of banks-will they now
stul,ity their professions by voting for Sam
uels2
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

FoRE1aN DEMAND FOR BRHApsrrFFs.-The
last advices from Europe state that the stock
of old grain was reduced TO tho smallest
amount in all the European markets. conse-
quently consumers were thrown entirely
upon foreign importations The inference
from this fnct is. that foreign order. for
wheat will ponr into the country in the
course Of the next few weeks.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

PolK.-The Shawneetown Hlinotsdn says
that O. Pool, pork merchant OF that place,
is contracting for hogs in Kentucky at Sc
per hundred.
The Louisville Journal says: packers
are offering for early November delivery
$3.50, and for hogs later in the season Sc. Is.
There are some who will not pay 80 high q
price,"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

A RIVER ON fIgs.-The whisky rec,iy-
ing establishment OF Henry W. Blunt,
Georgetown, Nd, was destroyed by fire
on Saturday night. The bursting of $50 bar
rels OF whisky, and The running of tie blaz-
ing huld into the river was sight to be.
hold. The suface OF the water was covered
with blue flame, and the Potamac looked
on fire. A Boston packet, lying close by,
had TO push out INTO the stream tor fear Of
being surrounded by the devourine element.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

c. Every Southern member Of Congress.
who voted against the Nebraska bill La
finally been prescribed. Il u thus that The
South Furnishes those who falter in sustain
ing slavery. Let the North he As trne to
those who sustain freedom as tie South is to
those who oppose it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

HARD UP.-The Enquirer, in noticing the
meeting at the Court House Monday evening,
does not attempt to Tefute the argument
used by the speakers It speaks of the
meeting only in ridicule The Dem ocracy
have no"rgumem's to support the r position.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

A MODERN ORrHkus.-A young gentleman
once serenaded a lady. 81. hated him, and
had OTTER commanded him /" leave the VIM
dow; and when no would not desi.t; threw
stones at him. Wher-up"n a gentle" an,
who was in his company, said to him, What
greater honor can You have for your music,
than that stones como about you Us they did
about Orpheus?'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

NEBnAsKA BANKS. A correspondent Of
the Chicago Press, writing from Omaha
N,braska, under date of Sept. 2,st. says:
''The Exchange Bank of this city failed TO-
day; also the Fontenelle h" nix at Bellevue,
They are said to be bad failures.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

Gain a certain benighsed part Of tho
country may be seen on the outside of 4 hum.
Die cottage the following inscription in largo
gilt letter. "A seminary for young latli.s."
This was perhaps too ab.tr,lse for the WILL
ayers, ~ Immediately underneath there is
added, in rude characters :-.'Nossy Bensy
-allso. gals school.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

o. Mrs. Jane Fell, one Of the surviv ors
of the dreadful wreck Of the Central Amer
ca, arrived here nj ght before last on her way
to her home near Glasgow. Her relation u
this terrible occurrence comedies, mainly
with the narratives which have already been
published. Mrs. F. and her husband left
California, here they had resided for few
years back, for their home in Iowa. Having
heard nothing of her husband, she supposes
that he is lost. They had some $4,000 in
gold with them, which of course, could not
be saved. The situation Of Mrs. F., she be-
ing entirely without means, is sad in the ex-
IRENE. We are gratifed to learn that some
Of our benevolent citizens are procuring
money for her, and hope that all will re
spond according to their means, to this call
upon their philanthropy.-Bu1l. Haukeye,
26th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

CoNrExr11BrE MEANNEss.-The Enquirer
copies the first communication of up. W -
from this paper with our. editorial COM
ments, except in substituting the word
''nothing' for "something." Thus it ap-
pears in that paper: "When no concludes We
shall have nothing to say" We cannot but
believe tho alteration was intentional. and
as such characterize it as contemptibly
mean. 1t is in keeping, however, with
other Misrepresentation Of that paper. We
have no objection to our articles being cop
led in the Enquirer provided they are given
entire and without alteration.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03
To MEssRs. a. 0. PATTERSON, T. ALGER, ant

+. HocH, Esqs.,
Gents: Believing that the
principles of the Republican party arc such
as will bear investigation, and the more they
are discussed the more they will commend
themselves to the Judgment of n thinking
community, the undersigned, therefore, re-
quest you to appoint time and place G
discuss the political questions that now di-
vide the Republican and Democraticrartics
j. \ PARVlN,
H. REECE,
WM. LUNDY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

A Magazine repor Of the fashions says
There is not much change in gentlemen's
pantaIoons this month";" That's the awful
situation Of our pantaloons, anyhow.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

GTTh Dubuque Express says that Gill
lnspy is -eif-made man Very likely.
But the workmanship don't reflect much
credit upon the skill If the manufacturer
Cute OMel
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

~ Gov. Pollock, Of Pennsylvanis, has
sssss out in public speech for Wilmot, the
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03
..Re,rs.pee,len, onee More

The "Jndse," Of the Enquirer, eonssrnes
orr remarks lsst Week To admit oil the
charges that have been made ir that paper
against Mr. Parvia. W. are sorry 10 mar
,hs "Jodse's" affected felicity BY assuring
him that no is altogether mistaken. We
stated that ",hsse questions had been ad-
mitted and explained" "A question is not
4 charge in cur Interpretation Of the Engli.h
language. We referred to tho questions re-
p+atedly propounded in true pe.tifogg;n g
style to Mr.. Parvin. Did you or did you
no'g' tho Judge asked, referring to Ar. Par
WINS attendance at the two conventions OF
tho Democratic party, in which he acted -
an anti-Nebraska Democrat. We admit
that Mr.. Parvin did attend those conven-
tons, but We deny that he endorsed ex-
Governor Hempstead's views on the Ne.
braska bill, or ever wavered in his opposi-
ton to that bill either in the County Con-
vention or elsewhere. Does the Enquirer
want US to state the proposition more plain
ly' Flo charged Mr.. Psrvin with leaving
tho Democratic party because that party re-
fused him certain nomination. W. show.
ed that it was owing to Mr.. Parvin's
straight forward, honest views on the Ne
bras Bill, that he did not obtain the nomi-
nation and was finally forced to leave the
party. The Enquirer then propounds ques-
tions direct as to Mr.. Parvin's attendance at
tho conventions referred to, and when
We say "these questions. .. relative to
Mr.. Parvin's attendance at said conventions
I'VE find it necessary to be deliberately pro-
else in dealing with our ueighbor)-have
been admitted and explained" no forthwith
breaks out in . shout that We have "admit-
ted" the charges and implications which We
had before branded IS false!
Tho Judge" contends that his reference
to old times was Legitimate and proper af.
tor Mr.. Parvin had attacked Us Judge Thay-
er] personally" Here he is again laboring
under mistake. Mr.. Parvin merely allud-
ed to him ~ the author Of the editorial in
the Enquirer, and in no sense "attacked"
him. The Judge" has become quite digni-
fed and exalted since bis elevation to his
present office BY . majority Of nine votes.
He SAYS he is not fishing for the sympathy
Of the public because he does not wsnt it
nov. Poor fellow! He has become dizzy
aud is unconscious Of danger. The "Judge''
insin yates that M. Parvin has written OF
dictated our editorials. This is in keeping
with mo~t Of his other statements. Mr.
Parvin being absent from tho city nearly all
the time, has never seen a single editorial
OF our. before it appeared in the paper, and
some times not till several days after its
ISSUE
P. Sin this mornings Enquirer, the
insinuation i. repeated and the initials Of
three other prominent Republicans are given
as frequent contributors to our editorial col
umns. We deem it but justice to these gen.
tlemen to state to the public that not one
of them has ever written a word or line q
editorial for this paper since our connection
with it, except Mr.. Van Horne. aud he only
during our absence from the city last sprin,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03


"THE ENaU1RER's VERAolrY." We presume
We will have to keep the above head stand.
ing in order to exhibit our neighbours incon-
.istencies, Ito call his departures from the
truth by no harsher name,) into which his
short memory leads him. Yesterdays En-
quirer says;
Ivy. never ssid Mr.. Parvin deserted
Mr.. Detseh."
In the Enquirer Of the 18th inst, imme-
diately after charging Mr.. Parvin with urg-
ing Mr.. Deitsch to accept the Republican
nomination for Coroner, We find the follow.
ing language:
I'VE leave it for 4 candid public to say
whether . man who will urge 4 person to
accept nomination in order that a party
ticket may receive strength that it otherwise
would not-and then desert hina-is wor-
thy" TO
The words italicised by " in the above
extract, a. orr readers will perceive, are
slightly inconsistent with the assertion made
in the Enquirer yesterday. There is GER
tain class Of people who "should have long
memories Tie editor Of the Enquirer
must exercise = little more caution or he
may be thought to be one Of them.
A CALnoUSrrR.-The Dubuque Times
published at the home of Mr. Samuels,-
where Misrepresentation Of him would not
be attempted, says Of Mr.. Samuels:
"Mr. Samucls is one of the most arden.
admirers Of the late John @. Calhoun; and
probably there never was man who more
heartily adopted his sentiments or had them
more fully engrafted into his nature than he,
90 far as he is capable Of comprehending
them. This, no one who has any self respect
will dispute. 1t is we'll known that Mr..
Samuels has often openly expressed desire
TO hold slaves in Iowa and that 80 far as
his principles are concerned, he would make
it slave state tomorrow. He believes
that negroes were made for slaves that God
approves Of slavery and blesses i'll! He be-
lieves in the inhuman laws of slave States,
which deprive the blacks of all the rights of
manhood; and he would rather follow his
child to the grave than suffer him to be seated
in the school-room with eolerel boy"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-10-03

tVCorn was considerably injured BY frost.
IL somo parts Of Connecticut last week.