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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05
BOOKS, &C.
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~ BURNETT would announce to the Trade and
Country Msrchante hecan supply for cash the
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Published by W. B. Smith L Co, Ivieon 4 Phiny.
and A. 8. Barnes 4 Co. Including all the Electic
Serissof Mathematics 80. 30, 1t publishers prt-
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By buying Of him they save freight, insurance
&c., and can have their orders llodin muchshsrter
time. He alss keeps constantly In store, and viii
OBJ, 1t small advance on eastern priccs, all other
sehsol hooks used in Iowa. Also, large stock Of
Cap md Letter Paper. Fancy Note Paper, Plain and
Fancy Envelopes, Cards Slates and Pencils, Wafers
and Sealing wax, Gold rents, Wrapping Paper ,Pock.
Of Books, Maps, Inks Steel Pens; Bibles and Prayer
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
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instruction Books Of all kinds Sheet Music &c, d.,
He buys largely Of all the above articles, for cash
ffem the manufacturers East, and can sell them
cheaper (deducting freights, &c than they can be
jobbing trade in the Beck and Stati merry business
has adopted ~ his motto; Small profits and large
Sales"
He has also very lsrgestock ofstsndapd Miecel-
lsneous Law, Medical and theological Books for
NEW BOOKS,
received by express ~ soon as published. Fewspa-
pers. Magazines and Periodicals received daily
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05

VULGAR w, RDs.-There is as much con.
nection between the words ard the thoughts
as there is between the thoughts and the
words-the later are not only the express
sions of the former but they have power to
react upon the soul and leave the stain OF
corruption there. Ayoung man who allows
himself to use protane or vulgar words, has
not only sworn that there is foul spot on
his mind, but by the utterancc OF that word
he extends the spot and indames it, till by
indulgence it will soon pollute and ruin the
whole soul. Be careful Of your words rs
well as your thou.hts. If you can control
the tongue, that no improper words be pro
nounced by it, you will soon be able to con.
troll the mind and save it from corruption.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05

wA physician being called to see a
young lady who was indisposed, wished to
feel her pulse, at which, blnshing with tina:
false shame which is an almost infallible
token of the want Of true modesty, and APP
pa.ently dreading that the doctor should
touch her naked arm, the chaste creature
drew down the sleeves of her gown close to
her hand. The physician perceiving this
Immediately took mp the flap Of his coat, and
entirely covered his own hand while he at
fected to feel her pulse, saying, "A linen pulse
Miss, should always have woole doctor
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05
Ars to be obtained at New York Prices
|PCA NO FOR ES,
c. BRUCE. O G. BRUCC
BRUCE e SON
LAND AGENTS & BROKERS,

We
BRUCE & SON
LAND AGENTS & BROKERS,
Dealers IN Exchange d Lamd Warrants.
Wild Lands, Improved Farms, Town Property, &c.
FORT DODGE, IOWA.
w pay particular attention to tire selection
w of Lands and their location with cash or
land warrants. in the Font Dodge, Sioux City and
Os,se Land Districts, Iowa.
W. have agents located at Sioux City and Oss &C.
who devote their whole time ard attention to tn
ira psaction of cur businees Fort Dodge will re-.
ca;ve our pereonal attention. We will collect
notes. bills, drafts and scceptsnces throughout
lows and remit proceeds promptly in drafts on
New York. Real Estate and Land Warrants
hon.ht and sold on com mission. Titles examined
and Taxes paid. We also nay particular attention
to the loaoing of Land Warrants for pon-resis
dents. the IoanipR of money at best western rates
and to investments generally; We exanine CO 9
fully al Ian DE-, We locate spd will give plot and
dissertation Our con- missions for losnire OF locs-
tin o Land Warrants in the ahnv. named districts
viii be $40 per $780, 50 per 40, 81 per $50 and S.
per 40 acres, which should accompany the War
r,nts nd also the Land Office fees o. Warrants OF
one dollar for each 40 acres in bills and drafts on
New York.
Land Entered upon Time.
All business entrusted to us will receiveprom
and careful attention. CorrespoDdsn solicited.
spl7O-dawly
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A white fur on the tongue attends si,nn,

A white fur on the tongue attends simple
fever and inflammation. Yellowness Of tie
tongue attends arrangement Of the liver,
and is common to bilious and typlius fevers.
A tongue wildly red on the tip and edge. or
down the centre or over the whole surface
attends inflammation Of the mucous ,nem-
brane of the stomach or bowels. A white
velvet tongue attends mental diseases. A
tongue red at the lips, becoming dry, brown
and glazed, attends the typhus state. The
description Of symptoms might be extend
I'd, taking in all tile propensities Of mental
and moral condition.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05

Persons calling for the above letters please
say advertised" or ey may not get them.
ia. MCCORMICK, P. NJ.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05
M71A1NRRY>

To the Ladies of M,sscotane and Vicinity:
MRS. WHITE, in returning thanks foh
the liberal patronage conferred oD her for,
* the last i've yesrs, would again invite their
attention to her present new and elegant
stack of FAN and Winter Goods, confident that IL
consists Of the most beautiful assortment Of MILF
narv ever brought to this Ilace, and will be foun
- comprise everything connected with the miliner
nartment. Customers can depend on havfn
cir work done up in the latest style:
m4-Mrs White will be found at her stand on
Second street
WANTED-A frst-rats millinef-geod wages
be given.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05

n@.An Irishman was asked at dinner
whether he would take some apple pie.
els it houlsome 20 inquired TEDDY.
"To he sure it is; Why isn't it9"
Because" said TEDDY. 81 once had an
uncle that was killed with appleplexy and
ture enough | thought it was something Of
the some sort"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05
EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY,


TAR J. YOUMANS, OCUL1S' AND AUKIST,
Lis Of Muscatine, has located perma at
Oskaloosa, Msbsska county. Iowa: He has a large
and convenient honse to board patients. Having
had IN OF perience of over ten years. in the treat
ment of diseases Of tho eye and ear, he has the int
mite Subtraction Of knowing that be can perform
the most critical operations and extraordinary cures.
All he asks 10 fair and in partial trial Of his
and painless remedies. The most satisfactory re
erences can be given.
JuJv 2d-dav3m
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05

PRINT PAPER.
TO TIE PRESS OF CENTRAL IOWA
TIVHE subscriber has on hand and nteRds to keep
! at oil times q large stock of PRINT PAPER
Of asupsrior quality At tho following pricec:
32x32 inches, s. -
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TERRMS-lnvar;ablg Cash before delivery,
ALSO,
News. Job. Book Card and Colored Inks Of tbs he's
brands. Plain Folio Posts, Flat Cap, Cap, Letter
and Note Papers cards and card boards, DO.
r NJ BURNETT. Bookseller 4 Stationer,
deca0 IT'S, I'd at, Muscatine, Iowa.
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A BBOTT & BUTTON

n DDO " ~ L 1 Wv
Real Estate Brokers and Geneal
LAND AGENT,
100 Second Street, Muscatine, Iowa.
DUY and sell real estate, land, city or town
ID properly on commission. Locate lands with
cash or Warrants. Make investments for apitalsts.
Collect notes and drafts, also debts and claims IN
any part of the State. Wemake 1t special CD
;ect of cuv business to attend to the
PYMENT OF TAXES
In every part OF the State, and attend to every
thing connected with general real estate business.
Money Invested at high rate of interest, on the
hest security in the way of mortgages upon real
estate.
ments Emigration an settlement societies will ird
it to their interest to correspond with US, and to
persons coming West We will cheerfully furnish all
information within our power, by letter or other
wise, without charge.
such husine IS, and is thoroughly acquainted with
the country that affords such inducements to all
classes. We shall publish Catal CUES Of property
which shall be sent free to any address upon appi
cation, with description. when requested.
Parties renting us will please dosoby drafts on
the east.
Jno. Thompson. Banker, No. 2 Wall st. New York
F. Granger Adams, "44 Clark " Chicago.
Messra Bartlett l. Smith, bankers, Columbus, Ohio.
Jno. Wooley, ESQ.,, cashier indianapolis, Indiana.
Thos. Sparrow, Esq, P. M, Columbus, Ohio.
Juo. Greenleaf, Esq, do do
Hon. A. A. Bliss, Elyria do
Gov. N.thanie' Baker, Concord, Ne" Hampshire.
G IN Joseph Low, do do do
Jno. W. Bliss, ESQ.,, Warren Mass.
Hon L whiting, Gen land Ag't, Detroit Mich.
Messrs Dotv l. Abbott, do do
Messrs Russell l. Trabue, Gen land ACTS Chicago.
H A Hoover, E.q. Pref Marine bn X Mil. Wis:
Hazelton, banker, Flint, Mi higan.
Gre en-, Thomas Co., Bnk g, Burlington, I
Gov ia mes W Grimes, do
Coo K, Sargent l. Downey, bnk's, Iowa Cit
L angworthy 4 Bro. Dubuque Iowa.
J W Treadwell, Perry Merton, Albany,
March 19,w
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-09-05

Very few men, properly speaking, live at
present, but arc providing to live at another
time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25

precautions, and to BIO impressed with the
idea that the state Of society il unsound and
fearful. Those who keep ont of the bells
and bro,hels Of the city will be undisturbcd
in their persons and untroubled with fears Of
the supremacy OF rufhanism.
Ini,urtnn Conference al Alton.
We have Published nme items concerning
the action OF this body upon the subject Of
Slavery. They were principally representa-
tons by the ST. Louis press. The resolutions
introduced into that body, we have no idea
were favorable to dissolution, or in any
sense countenancing dissolution, as they are
represented by the Republican, though we
have not seen them; and BY the following
communication of Mr.. Eliot, to that paper,
it will be seen that the whole drift OF the
difficulty in the Convention has been misrep-
resented by it:
Nix. EDITOR Permit Inc to correct two err
rors in the letter of your correspondent
"Wide Awake ut Alton. /. The resolu-
tons on Slavery were not introduced by n
"fast young preacher by the name Of Sta
pies nor was there any person OF that
name ia The Conference to whom the descrip-
ton would apply. Mr.. Augustus Staples,
pastor of the church in Milwaukee, made u
sensible, manly speech on the subject, such
as could give reasonable offence 10 no one,
however sensitive he might be. MIR. Carlton
Staples, of ST. Louis, colleague pastor OF
the Church Of the Messiah, is, like myself,
opposed to the institution Of Slavery, and
expressed himself to that effect, but in fair
and IA oderate terms nor is there any differ
ence or opinion, so far as ! know, between
him and myself. Both Of US are decided,
but neither Of us DESTROYS of being fat nor
medalesome in that direction.
2. No division Of the Unitarian Churches
into sNorth' and "South' mas taken place
or can take place. Our churches are strictly
congregational" independent They are
not SO organized Us to be capable Of that
kind of general division, but each one stands
on its own footing and regulates its own af-
fairs. The church ut St. Louis stands just
as it did before, in friendly relation with its
sister churches, both mt the North and South,
but will not consent TO be compromised by
either. Withdrew from the "Conference,"
Individually, because it assumed the right
OF establishing platform and passing
resolutions upon disputed subjects, contrary
to its own established usage, and against
what its founders understood to be its "or-
ganic law" My objection was not to the
specific platform" but to any platform ut
all.
viii you oblige me by inserting this cor
rection of mistakes, into which your COR
respondent has unintentionally fallen.
w. &. ELIOT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25
Loatsvilie on Law ana Evidence.
Coma .,,rrnrs ,orr ~ AL Durdew and or nv a

Some niggers committed murder, sand were
confined in prison at Louisville. There 10
no reasonable d oubt but that they perpetra-
ted the crime with which they were charged.
But there was no evidence against them ex-
cept negro evidence. The people Of that
State, like the people Of this State, had dis
qualified black man from being compe-
tent witness. So, though every body be-
lieved the negro evidence, there was no legal
evidence against the murderers, and the
Court acquitted them, as in duty bound, and
the law protected them. This was unjust
They had committed daring and Infamous
crime, and they should have been punished,
AZ we'll as if they had been white men, and
there were white evidence against them. Blu,
the people there made the law excluding
black evidence; they are satisfied with it,
and wouldn't repeal it even now; and then
are the las, people who could complain Of its
operation. And its operation was to shield
these vile and wicked criminals. Let the
operation Of the law be its own COMMENT
IL 10 ncst that So1t0 w pISochtco.
But the people of Louisville would not let
such villains 60. They could not feel safe
10 Let murderers be turned loose among
them. And besides, the horrible crime they
had committed naturally awoke feeling of
vengeance against them. So they outraged
the law, overpowered the jailers, took the
culprits into their own hands and hung them
Louisville is one Of the cities in that quarter
OF the country that has been very solicitous
about having ''the law sustained" has ex-
pressed very sacred regard for ''the majes-
~ of the law;s has told people how they
must ''conquer their prejudices," no matter
how obnoxious the law was, and sustain the
law, because il ras the law. And this is
the practical regard which they bear to o
law which outrages justice. Let them take
their preaching TO themselves, and cease to
censure others. And let all men be once
more reminded that no law is certain Of re-
spect and obedience which is not founded
upon justice, impartial and exact, which
looks Tor its support to the innate sense of
right which pervadcs the bosoms Of men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25

The PuRisrs TO BIZ pRoscRInKD. - DIR.
Huebschman, gentleman Of talent and I'M
questioned integrity, German, residing in
Milwaukee, was appointed Indian Agent by
Pierce. Lately, when the question of pay
ing of the fraudulent claim of jake Thomp-
son, of Indiana, who helped carry the State
for Buchanan, in his capacity OF Fillmore
elector, was up, the Doctor, knowing its
gecundlessness, opposed it. very verdantly
Dresuming that corruption was not sane.
TONED by the iggcr-driving Democracy that
rules the country, and never suspecting tina,
il was one of its most effective resources
But he found it out. The Administration
have elected him from Office for opposing the
fraudulent claim, and appointed j. W. Cal-
len, of Indiana, in his stead.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25

HOMECOMING WITH BLACK REPUBLICAN,
The ST. Louis Leader, (nigger driving DEM
ocrat,) when the late city election resulted
in the emphatic triumph of the Emancipa-
ton ticket, said it had no idea that there
were so many people in St. Louis willing to
"hobnob with Black Republicans" When
the new Emancipation government got or
ganized, and had fayors to dispense, the
Leader went to log-rolling for the cityprint.
ing. Two papers were appointed, the Dem.
oerat and the Leader. So the Leader sue
ceeded in It's undertaking, aud it seems tina,
that yeracious sheet is willing itself tc
"hobnob with Black Republicans, for Q
consideration.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25

WASHINGTON, May 23.--Itis estimated that
the troops now moving in the direction Of
Utah comprise about 1000 men.
There are two vacant Federal Judicial
Judgeships in the Territory, which will soon
be filled, and probably another Marshal APP
pointed, MS preliminary to enforcing civil
process, and in the event of opposition on the
part OF the Mormons to this the military will
be employed to enforce the laws and protect
citizens of the q. States from Mormon OPP
preston. IL is supposed, however, that no
necessity for extreme ensures will arise.
The Governorship Of Utah is still unset
tied, although several gentlemen are solicit
tous for the position.
NEW ORLEANS, May % Flour is advanc-
Jug S. ,lOGdS7,30; white corn 92A lard in
key l6; exchange on London 10 per cent
premium.
The Captain and owner OF the steamer
Mclean was seized few days since on sns-
picion of being engaged in fitting out sla-
yer. lie was put under bonds of $1,000.
LOUISVILLE, May 22.--The old school Pres
hyterian General Assembly met here yester-
day, 22j delegates were present.
The opening sermon was delivered by DR..
Hayes. Mr.. Van Rensselaer,, of Philadel-
phia, was elected moderator, and Mr.. Sloan
temporary clerk.
Additional information from Northern
counties OF this State fully confirms the pre-.
vious accounts of the destitution existing
there. The sufferers are being received freely
from the city and interior, and are forward
ed by the executive committee Of this city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25
A Young Mrss.

Master Walters had been much ANNOYED
by some one of his scholars rhis.iinq in
school. Whenever he called boy to account
for such disturbance, he would plead that
It was unintentional-"he forgot all about
whore he was.' This became 90 frequent
that the master threatened severe punish
ment to the next offender. The next day
when the room was unusually quiet, loud,
sharp whistle broke the stiffness. livery one
asserted that il WINS a certain boy who had
the reputation Of mischief maker and liar
lie WAS called up, and, though with n some
what stubborn look, he denied il again and
again-commanded to hold out his hand
At this instant, a little slender fellow not
more than seven years old, came out, ard
with very pale but decided face, held out
his hand, saying AS he did SO, with the clear
aud firm tone OF hero:
mir. Walters, sir, do not punish him-I
whis;led. | was doing long, hard sum,
and IN rubbing out another, rubbed it out by
mistake, and spoiled it all, and beforeI tho't,
~histied right out, sir. l was very much
afraid, but ! could not sit there and oct
lie, when | knew who was TO blame. You
may ferule me, sir, Is you said YOU should. 4.
Aud with all the frmness he could command,
he again held out the little hand, never for
moment doubling that he was to be pun
ished.
Mr. Walters was much affected.
'.Charles," said he, looking 1t the erect
form of the delicate child, who had made such
conquest over his natural timidity :-sI
would not strike you for the world. No one
here doubts that you spoke the truth; you
did not mean to whistle. You have been a
hero, sir.'
The boy went back to his seat with flush.
ed face, and quietly went on with bis sums.
lie must have felt that every eve VA. nron
him in admiration, for the smallest scho lar
could appreciate the moral courage Of such
an action.
Charles grew up, and became = devoted,
consistent Christian. Let all our readers
initiate his noble, heroic conduct. II Twlligh
Hours.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25
Groa. sac Of NJ re h !. n 4 .e.

GrcMt hNtc OIL MeFCha ndIse.
TNlIE undersigned. Executors of the estate Of NJ.
l ID. Embich, deceased, will offer for sale on the
Sth day Of June. 1857. ut 10 O'Clock .. M, At
CONN'S BUILDING,
ON Main-st., keokuk, between 4th and 18th, one Of
the dntst stocks of merchandise ever brought to
iowa, consisting Of silks, Saline, calicoes. mer-
noes cloths, cassimeres, in fine every article usu-
ally found in a com piete retail store. The stock
on ban was appraised atsome 1000, and will be
sold 6. g. and IL months six per cent. interest,
approved security. The executors reserve to them
selves I'll, right to sell all the stock in lump,
otherwise, - may be deemed prudent.
Perhaps better opportunity was never offered
in the kcokuk market 20 buy goods ~ an adyAn-
tagc. HUGH HAkklNS,
may25dtd CHARLES I. AcCUNE,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25

sksERE nur Jlsr.-~ln Connecticut they
have provision OF law which prohlbts an,
man Young Who cannot read the courts hay
ing decided that II man can read German
" FRENCH, he - legal voter the newly
e4eeted Republican Governor, In his message.
urges aaiitional legislation 80 as to contne
.hF flsht y suffrage 70 those who can Tread
Lhsiisa hnereupon the New Haven Eeg
sAss, p9ahah9 ~ tA,na6o,crnor's mesaage ia
~ es4liaAa, hasgtsts that clause be added
requiring a9fsraof'a messages 10 be wrltlen
dramatically.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25

TnE ADMINISTRATORS ScuEnE FOR KANSAS.
1t 10 said that Walker goes out to Kansas
with the project Of settling the difficulties by
dividing the Territory, making northern Kan
sas a free state and southern Kansas slave
state. Whether Walker himself conceived
this bright idea, or the Administration in
cabinet council, il not asserted. Perhaps
they think it will settle all difficulties. Aud
perhaps il will. Then, again, perhaps it
wont. Possibly the settlers may insist that
all Kansas, wherein they reside, and have as
much interest as any body, shall be free.
Government schemes and Border Ruflian
raids to the contrary notwithstanding.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25

GETTING BETTER. - Senator Butler, who
has been very sick, is getting better We
are sorry--that he didn't &c, well sooner, for
be, tie Black Democrat, said that the slaves
OF the South were more intelligent and
preferable population 10 the Irish and Ger.
mans who have settled ia Iowa; and We
would like to have him live long enough TO
learn better.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25

CT The City of New York is bankrupt,
says It's comptroller, A. G. Flasg. The bank
account has been oyerdrawn to the amount
Of bali million. The last dime has been
expended. SIX per cent. bonds were offered
TO enable the authorities to get on. They
were mol taken. Seven per cents were talked
OF at las, accounts. Nigger-driving Dcmoc-
raey has about run to seed in Gotham, and
run the city into the ground" BY the pro-
ceet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-05-25
REMOVAL Of n 4 4 b WxaE

N EMOvAL Ot n n u u W. u
A ND HOUSE kEEPIN8 WARES TO NEW
hsToRE, t2O MAIN ST., NEAR rIPTH
Hitchcock Co., Ut the sign vi the MoYtiss Lock.
have In store complete Assortment Of Buiider q
Hardware, Mechanics Tosls, Farming Utensils.
House keeping Wares, Naiis, Glass, Wire xidiies,
Sleeves, Screens, Cloth Bird Cages, SeaIes, Files,
Chains, Coll Chain, kape, Shovels, Spades, Rakes
Forks; Jspanned, Brittainnia, Brass, white Met.
Saws. Hinges, Screws, Lamps, Lanterns, Uuns
Colts Revolvers. Seythes, snathl, Ac which arr
OF red at Wholesale and rrtaii, cheap FOR cash
Particular ATTENTION given ~ the retail trade
maylsd