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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

FACTS FOR 6 HARD TEd4s LET Us emu
merato a few facts that are an anomaly in
these g hard tiInes''
!, EFerybo,!y pleading poverty when the
oquntry is oyeracwins With every species
OF wealth;
Everybody complaining of the scarcity Of
money On when there is nearly three hundred
lniii'ons # gold and silver in the country,
win niiiio25 more coming every few days
,rohl oaiioEhia and Europe, and any desira-
bic Quantity Dwell secured paper money;
thousands bankrupt whose assets greatly
exceed their liabilities.
Thousands Threatened with starvation du-
ring the winter, whils the country has a
surplus OF forty million bushels of wheat,
corn enough to feed hurdred millions of
people, and twice as much beef, pork and
other articles OF food as it needs for its own
consumption.
such is the contradictory state of things in
Which we as a nation find ourselves. Is it
reasonable to suppose that it can long con-
tnue Chicago Press.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14
National HEcasures-A Uniform Cur.


The necessity OF paper currency recog-
rized by the government and uniform over
the entire nation is distressiugly apparent
in times like the present. A naiio,tal bank
slthcugh the very name is odiou, and obnox-
iops to many ", Md now find universal "a
vor If properly managed. We observe in
various parts Of Tie count ~ Givvsmunls be-
ing nIsde tor r,turnxiion ia tho financial
and coMms rcial policy Of size ia ion, and we
should not be SURPRISED il at H.. next great
conflict between poiticsl parties the ques-
tons with regard to protective tariff sud
a national bank, or something similar 10 it,
will make up largely the issue. Tie posi-
ton occupied by the old Wing party Oh
these questions is fast sainihg favor IL the
conflict does come As We anticipate, we vii!
unhesitstingy advocate the old Wing policy
IS in times past.
Tho following. excellent petition. which
has been circulated and numerously signed
in some parts Of Ohio, expresses vie
tnlly-except, perhaps, in being little too
explicit in regard to the kind Of national
bank. We are in favor Of Any judicioas plan
which will give us a Uniform currency. The
measures DO not conflict bat necos.arily r.
hsnd in hand with the great cause of free
dom, Strengthening free l.bor ard sound
prosperous business in the free States:
10 the Eoaorcble he Senaje end III use .f
Rfpresentntires, IN Congress A:scm5,ed.
" Your petitioners respectfully represent
| that for twenty five years We have been as-
pclimentiny On currency and political econ
olny, and now after that lapse OF time we
find the country, ior currency and exchange
in worse situation titan ever before, and
have had three earthquakes in the time
which conyulscd the whole sgxicuitural and
commercial, sud manufacturing interests OF
the country to its very centre.
We therefore pray that orswi now re
turn to the policy and principles Il orr faith
er., who have proven wiser arss.aIsre patri-
otto than this generation, and restore to the
country charter tor national bank, for
.hirty years, with capital of sixty millions
Of dollars, rith the privilege Of increasing
the -anc; similar 20 the one chartered in
1916.
"And also, tha. you will adjust the reve.
nue. laws, 50 ~ to raise sufficient revenue
from foreign impurss to meet the expenses
Of the government. and 80 - t., give eo:n-
Piete protection 10 o'sr own labor and CAPT
tai. And that the proceeds of the sales OF
public LANDS be hereafter given to the respec-
tive Ststes On equal terms. And your petit
:ioners in du;y bound will ever pray"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14
FLORENCE MONEY. Our neig hbor of the

FLORENCE MONEY. Our neighbor of the
Muscatinc Jowrndl-or at least some one
acting in the capacity who has more bitter
ness at heart against Davenport and Cook &
sargent than is in the nature of our young
friend who edits that paper-is at fault in
his onslaught against Florence money. He
bases his opposition upon the assumed fact
that Cook & Sargent advertised to redeem
Florence money with other currency. AS
that is not the fact, of course his opposition
il baseless, and as an honorable man he
should ground the weapons of his opposition
After reading the above in the Davenport
Gazette, We turned to its advertising col
anns, whom our eye fell upon the following,
which we are positive has been published in
shat paper since July, 1856:
THE UNDERSIGNED, PRopRIEIoRs or
the Bank Of Florence, Nebraska, are, by the
provisions ct its charter, Individually responsible
Per all its 'sues, and win redeem the Notes ct said
Iastitutiop, 1t its counter in the city ." Florence
~ eols, and at either Of their Banking Houses, IN
1AsTsRS EXCHANGE Oh IN srHclx, at same rates as
COOK 1 SARGENT, Davenport, Iowa.
COOK, SARGENT 4 DOWNEY, Inra City.
COOK, SARGENF ! COX, Fort De.moi-es.
COOK, SARGENTA pARNsR, F!or, nee, n r.
Now, we appeal to any candid mind
whether wo have s'as.smsd' anything in
stating that Cook & Sargent did promise 10
redeem the notes Of the Bank of Florence in
currency. It is true they do not promise
''currency" BY the specific use of the word,
bat they do promise ''esstern exchange or
specie" which 10 often better than currency.
But have they rot falsited their word in th;s9
Do they give ''ea,.ern exchange or specie
i'll redemption OK their notes! II they did
We would gladly "sround the weapons Of our
opposision." Be. since the first Of October
last not dollar If Florsnc CO sent from this
place 70 Cock 4 Sargent has been redeemed
u The maaass sasy promise il the above
sdvsrtiseness. Our business ren, because
hey have had NJ isa.psndsacs to dsaouacs
this vas Of eeins Business, have been grossly
tssslssA Fhsyssss net - be driven from
sAsix psaiioa. Aovsvsr, By ssy threat, or
aAAnas,ienS Il Davenport, but 90 long a.
C'sk II Ssrssss rs:sss 70 comply With their
pledges 70 tie public, just 20 loay will the
Bank Il Elcrsaes be rspudis.sd hera, and
the people Of ths Sss.s he warned against it.
We doR our hss to the editor Of the o.
1ssss for the compliment which he psys to
the mature Of bis young friend who edits"
the Journal, but respectfully sugses. that it
requires no bitterness as heart" 10 divu!se
the truth In reg.ri 20 any subject. Ia all
the assertions we have made in regard to
Cook d Sargen. AID the Bank of Florence,
We have confined oarsslf to the truth with
ample proof.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

JOY AND SoRRow.-The Wheeling Hatelzi-
gencer contains the following: One day last
week, a son of Col, ID. Winter who resides
in the Deighborhood of 0larksburg, returned
from Kansas, after On absence Of three wears.
His appearance had SO changed that even his
father did not recognize him, when he en-
tered the paternsl mansion. After the son
had made himself known, the father stepped
: to the door of an adjoining room, and calling
TO his two daughters, informing them that a
gentleman desired to see them. Upon enter.
ing the room, the young ladies did not at
hfst recognize their brother; but almost in
stanty, the eldest, Cecilia, recognized him
and sank instantly to the floor, dead. Being
somewhat delicate, the Joyous surprise of
thus Unexpectedly meeting her long absent
brother, to whom she was dearly attached,
was too much, and her gentle spirit took it's
flight to realmswhere her sudden happiness
will endure forever,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

A Word FOR THE EAR OF SINGLE MEN.-
1t strikes us that there is a ssworld of wis
dom" in the following quotation-brief as
it is
Every school-boy knows that kite
would not fly unless it had string tying it
down. 1t is just so in life. The man, who
is tied down by half dozen blooming Gre
sponsibilities" and their mother, will make
higher and stronger fight than the bache-
lor, who having nothing to keep him steady
is always aoundering in the mud. If you
want to rise in the world tie yourself to
somebody"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

SHORT CREDITS necessity Of restrict
ing commercial credits has been reneatndlv
urged in our columns, andit is one Of the
promising signs of the times that the subject
is receiving the attention of those whose in.
terests are Immediately involved in it. The
hardware dealers OF this city held a meeting
yesterday, and a resolve was adopted to sell
on four months credit after the first of Jon-
uary next. Letters from firms in the trad
in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Albany and
Boston, expressing willingness to CO. ope-
rate with the n. York dealers in this move
ment, were read. The hardware, iron, steel,
and agricultural implement dealers Of Bos--
ton held meeting on the Sd inst, and pas
sed resolution declaring that it is expedi-
ent to shorten the various terms of credit
given by the branches Of trade represented.
The tobacco dealers Of Boston have also
agreed upon restriction of the credit sys-
tem.-N. Y, Herald, It'll.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14
PRINTING OFFICE RULES. = The following

PRINTING OFFICE Rules. - The following
have been unanimously adopted by the
craft and ere expected to be observed ::
l. Enter slowly.
z. Sit down quietly.
5. Subscribe for the paper.
4. Don't touch the poker.
8. Say nothing interesting.
.. Engage IN no controversy.
7. Don't smoke.
8. Keep six feet from the table.
y. DON'T talk to the printers.
~. Hands off the paper. .....
II. Eyes off the manuscript.
II. DON'T ask who wrote that communi-
cation signed-"X."
Gentlemen observing these rules when
they enter printing Office will greatly
oohge the printers, and need have RIO fear
of the devil.
The ladies' who sometimes bless Us with
their presence fora few moments are not
expected to keep the rules very strict, and
IL VIII oa agreeable to us to have them
break the ninth rule "a often as convenient.
Boys, unless accompanied by their parents,
are particularly requested 70 keep their
hands in their pockets.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

CATEcHETIoAL ANSWERS. the last SEES
sion of the Circuit Court, held at Mason.
lnghram county, several young men were
examined for admission to the practice of
law. One of the examining committee was
Mr.. o. NJ. B., prominent locofoco politi-
clan. During the examination the follow
ing scene occurred:
Mr.. Be Mr.. +. can you give me an in
stance Of law with total absence of eol;-
W?" IVY
Mr.. Rte Yes sir!''
"What is it, sir %
6 The fugitive. Slace Law!''
Mr.. B. was satisfied. Detroit AdrestAuv.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

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DAvENposr DHNocsAr Oh FLosEsox-A
change hiss came over the spirit of the Dis.
venport Democratic dream. I.sst week il,
editor challenged us to talk right ont in
meeting" in regard to Florence paper; ia
yesterday Issue, however, hecrsa ssaoush
Iioar him eatrsat:
"Bz1TgR SusPEND.- Does not our deal
distinguished friend and contemporary, OF thu
Journal of Muscatine think ii is about tim,
to dry up in relation to Florence money
Don't Jon rather think you hsve said enough
and by far, too much for the interest Of Won:
little to.nS Why, man, you are driving
trade out Of your own mefchants' hands, I,
those Of your dear friends in Davenport. -
| Cant yea see snyth,ng?' We feel inclined,
up this way, to assist the town Of Nus atine
and the journal i. trying to hinder Us. Scr,
~, very sorry that our homes, endeavor.
should De tslssrted through such Al asency
Florence money is taken ell aronnd, I'D this
way, ant! you, in Muscatine may taxa it o,
let it alone. In e,he, instance our city will
continue Prosperous
That ru,e won't win, either. The people
OF MnscstiEe knox what they are about and
what is to their nseres.s, without the dic:a.
ton or interference Of Dayenpors. The as-
sistance which the Democrat proffers is re-
specially declined. We are glad to learn
that the people MP there are still "tskine -
Florence. That is just what we want them
to do-to take it aud keep it. Down this
way we are trying not only to get rid of
wolves but Of w;d cats also, and Dayenport
can take both and welcome. The Democrat
had better address the advice in the caption
Of its article to Cook & Sergeant They
need it. \ firm that has nothing wherewith
to redeem its notes but the same kind of
trash Lad "Bester Suspend"
The DNaocrat, which is less honest and
scrupuious than the Gazette, -nubs that pa-
per in the following manner for divulyiny 9
few facts brought forward at the farcica
meeting held in that city last week to bolster
up Florence:
"QUEEY. - We would like to know why
in the name of good sense, and sound policy.
certain statement. in reference 10 home mat
tiers, were male by our nearest cote,nnors
ries yesterday morning. 1t appe RS to Us to
be suicidal in the extreme. Why lay open
the private affairs OF our merchants and bus
mess men to be assaulted from all quarters by
those VINO are watching us with au envious
eve ready 10 catch at the least clue to any
affair Of theirs, out of which to make CAPT
tai. Entertaining, as we do, high regards
for our neishbors, we cannot think that it
wss the result Of their views Of policy, but
of palpable indiscretiop."
The above is Of itself sufficient to show
that there is something rotten 40 Daven-
port!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

TaAIroRl IN rHE CAxP. - The Maauokets
Sentinel, Democratic, has long article upol
the late election, the disastrous result Of
which it attributes TO the treachery of some
OF the most prominent members Of its party
1t wants them read ont Of the party instant,
ly, and closes as follows:
" The names Of four of these traitors arc
I'd. Johnson, of Fl Madison, Gen. Morgan
Coolbangh and Henry w. Starr. There are
several more whose names shall be forth.
coming in due time. They are better known
by rhS4name of the Fort Madison Clique
These are the men through whose influence
the New Con titution was adopted and Der
\ Sam uels defeated. Pass them round"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14
MUSCATINE MARKET.

Not as mnch activity has been observed
On the streets this week as last, owing prob
ably to rainy weather and bad roads. Money
still stringent. Wheat has not arrived
In as large quantities as last week, and prices
have slightly declined-still they are COM
paratively higher than in Chicago and higher
than at Davenport. The Gaeette quotes
wheat at 45a47c--here it is ready sale at so
a55c, and prime milling article will bring
Coo.
We append our usual quotations -
Wheat, spring, 50a55c.
&C winter, Coo nominal)
Flour s4as5.
Corn, in the ear, 25c.
Oats, Sec
Barley, at the breweries, GO cents.
Potatoes, 25a3ec. Sweet potatoes, 81.
Green .appless $lasl so per bushcl.
70 Eggs, l5c.
Butter, Soc.
Smoked hani, sugar cured, 17c
Shoulders, lac
Clear sides, Sc
Hides, green, Sc; dry flint Sc.
Lumber, $20a$30 per 700 feet
Hogs, Butchers are paying 81 80 per cwt =
nett. Packers offer 81 gross for delivery
during this month.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14
$1,000
Pork.

We know that most of oar readers are
anxious to hear about movements in the pork
business and the prospsc: Of prices this .ss-
son. We have nothing to add to Last week.
report in regard to operations here Our
packers have not yet commenced their reg
ular seasons business. The offers Of buyers
do not suit holders, but the prospect seems
to be that the latter will have to come 10
terms. Our packers are, we believe, ofcr-
ing 81 gross for immediate delivery, and
might give trife more for extra quality OF
pork. ....
From the ruling markets Of the country
we have the following: The Chicago 7rib
vns of the 18th says: Hogs are coming in
slowly, and rates offered are very fair for a
time of money scarcity. A packer yes
terday offered 81 81 per 100 lbs, gross, for
drove averaging $50 lbs, but 81 80 was
asked. This is q. good as is shown as sny
market" The Cincinnati Gazette Of the
10th says slaughtering has commenced, but
"packers are GENERALLY quite Indifferent
about operating. There is not We think, $
single eager purchaser in market. The fn-
ture is regarded with great deal of doubt"
Prices range from So to s. IS, and S. so
was refused for o lot of 800 en- the spot. At
Louisville, on the same day, packing had not
commenced, though the season had arrived.
The price offered is IS nett-drovers are
asking five dollars and fifty cents.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

Coon HIr.-- The Jackson. (Mich.) Pat
riot, the Border Ruflian organ at that place,
order to manifest its delight over certain
imaginary pro-slavery victories, got up cut
of huge negro, with An ugly looking roos-
ter mounted on top Of his head, as q suita-
bic illustration Of its joy. The Citizen, in
noticing it, says:
The Inst Patriot appssrs Illustrated with
likeness Of its hew editor, with his partner
mounted on his head. making dilisent
search for a new idea ,,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14
THE MI AIsKETS

New York, Nov. IL
Flour advanced 5alO-s4, s5a$5 for SUI
Perhne western, and S., l0a$6 for common
70 o, medium extra Michigan, Wisconsin and
- o. M ne for Chicago spring,
81 ,loaSl'25 for white, and 81, 50 for very
handsome 40. Kye 76c. Barley SEC. Corn
80 Oats 44a46c. Mess pork SIG, 75a
Sl' per Dbl. Dressed hogs Sc, 75aS7,50.
CHICAGO, Nov. IL.
A heavy business done in -four and wheat
during the week. Flour s4as4,23. Wheat
spring 65a67c, white csc, No. red 77aS2c.
Corn 5Oa5lc. Oats 25c. Potatoes 3Oa4Oc.
Beans 75c.a$l. Mess Pork S16aSl7 per Dbl.
Dressed hogs, in retail way, SIS ,5Oa$6 per
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

GREAT RAIN SToRM.-The whole State OF
Ohio aud Western Pennsylvania have been
perfectly delayed with rain, Which COM
menced falling on Friday last, and contin-
ued until Sunday night. The earth was
thoroughly saturated. The streams Were
swollen to Spring freshet height; great dam
age was done to corn on the river and creek
bottoms; bridges swept away; and canal
banks and railroad tracks were badly wash
ed and broken. The rain fell in torrents for
whole days. The Cincinnati Commercial
Of Monday says ''the tremendous rains 81
1day and Saturday have doubtless done
damage in various quarters" The
and both the Miamies were at flood
pn Sunday. The Ohio rose twenty
1t was an unprecedented storm
son.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

THE dominant section of the Locof,es
party is evidently enraged at Coy. Walker.
The Charleston Mercury, which usually
speaks right out, may be safely consulted as
the index of Southern Locofoco sentiment.
In recent number of that paper is the fol-
lowing:
"Another vast stride is effected in making
Kansas a Free State. VIII the long course
of inscriptions villainy practiced by Gov.
Walker to make Kansas a Free State, sue
coed at last? Will Kansas be another mon
umeht Of Southern confidence betrayed, and
southern interests defeated and sacrificed ?
We will sees
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

The SENAroRsHIP.-The Hawkeye Of Bur-
lington makes the following sensible obsef-
vations concerning the duty Of the Republi-
can press Of the State with regard to the
question who shall be elected to the U. S..
Senate from Iowa to succeed the doughty
Jones:
"The Dubuque Daily Tribune is out in a
column and a half article in favor of Mr.. T..
o. Bissell for the Senate, to succeed General
Jones. We are willing to take Mr. Bissell
at the Tribune's estimate of him as good
man who will represent the State creditably
in the q. s. Senate, should he be elected by
the Leg islature. But we still think it better
to leave the election of Senator where the
Constitution placed it. We shall not COM
plicate the matter by attempting to forestall
the Legislature in making choice. That
body should be left free and unbiased, and
the Republican party should not be harrass-
ed and divided by the pretensions of any
candidate, or the violent and ill-advised
proceedings Of his friends.''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14
1t will be reco Iectsd that James

Cylt will be reco llectsd that James O.
braymsn, late editor of the Chicago Demo.
cras, was sentenced to four years inprison-
men: in the Penitentiary, on hia own con-
fession Of having purloined letters from the
Post Office in that city. After bis arrest
two men named Asay and Campbell were
detected jim attempting to procure the alb
s'ncs Of material witness against Bray
man. They had their trials, and having
been convicted were sentenced, Assay to pay
fine of $500, and Campbell to pay $500.
Assay is a lawyer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

RoBBING GRAVES OF THEIR DEAp.-Martin
Quinlan, sexton Of the city cemetery at Chi
cago, has been arrested and in default of So
900 bail committed to jail on charge of dis
interring after night and selling for dissec-
ton purposes the poor remains Of mortality
committed to his charge. Eli Yorke, med
ical student, is also under arrest as an ac-
complete of Quinlan.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

sSI The Boston Post lately gave the fol.
lowing practical turn to the spiritual con.
troversy: ave offer reward of five dollars
DAY to any rappers who will not move a
tape IN our dining room, but cover it with
dlnner for i've persons, at P. NJ, each
day In the week and quietly withdraw
while cur interesting family devours it
This showing round empty tables does no
good. Meat-lGeat is the thinnn
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
congregational Church.

Ane mouse pelnS now warmed, public worship on
the next sabbath will be held at the usual bours-
hsi1-past ten in the morning and seven in the eve
ming. The pers will be rented for the year an
Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock
F. u. STONE, Chm Bushes, Com,
Nov. IL, 1857. :.......
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

Bs5The Louisville Journal, noticing the
fact Of the arrival of Charles NicKay. the
English song writer, in this country, says
CDR. Mckay, IS is universally known, is
the author of There's good tins Com
ing There seens to BIZ a very general re-
greet here that no didn't bFingiG with him.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

STATISTICS OF CoNsUMprIoN.-Mcd STA.
tistlcs appear to prove that copsumDtion.
where prevalent, originates as often in win.
ter, and the best authorities declare that II
is more common in hot than In cold c)i-
mates. There is more consumption in the
Tropical Indies, both East and West, IRAN in
the almost arctic Canadas. The number of
BRITISH troops attacked with this disease in
jamaica IS annually twelve in one thousand
While IN canada it is only about six. The
English government have accordingly resell
we'd upon sending their consumptive soldiers
to cold IN preferences to a warm climate,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-11-14

Ns>Ihe unprecedented sales and unbounded nom
uiarity OF Dr. Christic's Ague Balsam has induced
several persons TO get up an Ague Balsam, imita
ting DIR. Christics in almost every nart;,,i,r 90 e.
az appearance is concerned, and was IL not for The
law, would even have appropriated - oz,.o,,e
Dr. Christie Beware of all Ague baisans, iAw ~
Dr. Chris ties, as his is the only ORIGINAL anu "hN
Again 'wes7T=YAll hers are base imlta' IONS, ok
for Dr.. Christie's Ague Balsam, and take mott hing
else
Bo!les, Smith & Co., Wholesale Agents, Chicago,
and also, for sale in Muscatne, by Fay Stone and
>. =. Dougherty, and by Agents everywhere,