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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08
RIVER NEWS.

Low WArER-sThe river cont fhues to feceae slowly
at this point. 1t is about eight feet below the
highest point reached this season, and about foot
and a half above extreme low water mark. Yester
day morning, the steamer Montauk got aground on
bar that has been formed during the past two
years Immediately in front of the levee. We fear
that unless rip-rap wall Of stone Is constr ucted
from the ferry landing to the levee, this bar will
prove serious obstruction to boats getting to the
landing. The lower ferry landing on the Illinois
side has been rendered useless in low water by the
extension of sand bar from the foot of the tstow-
head" just above it. A few years ago, there was
deep water where this bar now is.
/ LAID UP-The st. Louis Intelligencer Of the 2gth
ut. gives list Of the boats laid up at that place.
Among them the following belonging to This
trad. James Lyon, White Cloud, Lucie Nav, Hen
rietta, Atlanta, W. Nelson, Laclede saracen and
Euniee. 1911.
The RfyERs, &c.-We have nothing new to report
in regard to the Rivers. All the upper str ans are
gettin. low and difficult to navigate. The packet
Keokuk did not arrive yesterday until several hours
after her regular time; in Consequence Of getting
aground on the way down. Business on the wharf
continues dull and receipts light. The on,
that arrived up to nine O'Clock last night were the
Star Of the West. W. H. Russell, snrers 49, -,
Ihos. =. Tut frorc .au n,ssouri River: the s. M.
Ryland from, the Ohio, Altoona from Lasaffe; =
itdr from Memphis, and Keokuk from Keokuk
They brought, in the agt reg te less freight than
would load one respectable sized steamboats,
Lcuis ReYub., lst
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08
TO AGuE sUrFERI,Rs!

CovELL's BEBEERINk MIXTURE is the b, st Ayuc
remedy in the world. 1t not only breaks the Chill
but it cradicates every vcstigc Of the disease from
the system. Hundreds who have used it join with
one voice in declaring it almost infallbe. Procure
a bottle Of it--taEe it according to the directions,
and you may rely on being cured. For sale here by
all Druggists and b. the rroprietors
Ii. A. PORTER & BROTHER,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08
NOTICE,

NOTICE.,
WHEREAS, John Walburn, on the tenth day
|. w of July, A. D. 1857, executed to the order
of John Stetkof, promissory note for he sum
of Two Hundred dollars, and on the same day ex-
ecute d to said Steinkoff and his assigns, a mort
gage, to secure the Payment of said note, on tie
allowing describal Real Estate, viz Tn, northern
sixty acres of the south half Of the st
quarter Of section No. twenty seven (27) 10 town
ship No. s.venty-seyen 90 range one ~ west situa-
ted in Muscatine county and State Of Iowa; which
note and mortgage now owned and possessed
by George A. Springer, by virtue of an assignmen
from the sail Steinkcff to tn said Springer, and
whereas, there IS now due on said note the SUN
Two uund-ei Dollars. with eight per cent interest
theron from the tenth day Of July; D. 1856,
and whereas, have, by tne DIRECTION of said
Springer, served on the said John Walhurn,, the
nesice in such eases made and provided BY law.
Now, therefore, by virtue Of the premises, and
by virtue of the power and au horty in me vested
by law, will, on Saturday, the 18th day of Au-
gust, A. D. 1857, hetwtan the hours Of nine clock
A. NJ. and four o'clock F. NJ Of said day, at she door
# the Court uousa. j" ~ 80, .us.ot;pe anu
STATE Of Iowa. procsed e.. az public oa.c,y, to
- ..snvtt pIcatr for cash. all the right, title and
interest of the said ohm Walburn Ia the above de-
seribed noYtgaged premis s, or so much thereof as
shalt DO ary to satisfy said note Of hun
dred dollars, ana interest," with all the legal costs of
this proce eding. D G McCLOUD,
Sheriff, Muscatine Co.
Muscat:1e July "a, 1ss7-al w2t-nrs fec SIS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08

J. A. MAGELLAN. T. B. JAMES.
NEW FIRM.
FTNHE subscribers would most respectfully an
i nounco to the citiz ps Of Muscatine and yicia-
ity that they have leased the establishment known
as the City Market, 272 Second street opposite the
, H.
Post Utnce, wne.e 81 n.u~. .... .... 10, w..
ity Of fresh ard Smoked meats will constantly be
kept hand and served to Customers in good style
and at az low rates as can be had in the city. We
would invite tie lovers OF good beef to give us
CALI. j
Pc. The highest cash price will be- psid for
good stock: MAGELLAN J. JAMES,
Musc.tine, Aug. I, 1857.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08
Fine French Collars,

Fine French Collars.
\ MOTHER very choice lot Of those fne Fren,t
n Collars, just received from New York, tt
which the especial attention If tie ladies is irvi
ted. at Gas
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08
LATEST & IMPORTANT NEW s!
x NEW CLOTHING STORE /!

IL ~ LID q lMT OR "A " NE w . I!
x NEW CLOTHING STORE !
IAN subscriber would most respectfully in form
/ the citizens Of Muscatins and vicinity that h
has ia Ken one of the stores thy fitted up IN
the old American Hotel, where he has opened one
Of the largest and best assortment Of
ReaGy-maae Clothing and Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods!
ever brought to this MARKET which in part ccmpri-
ses tho following, viz:
COATS!
Ezra fine and medium quality cloth of different
coors, Harris cashmere Sacks and Frocks, Tweed
and Jeans, Italian cloth. Farmers Satin, Alpaca
Sacks snd Frocks. Cashma1ett, Marscilles, Duck
Grass and White Linen, &c, &c.
p A N rs!
Extra Gne and medium black doeskin cassimcrcs,
fancy cassmeres of the latest styles ards patterns
including Harris cas-; large ortment of Sati-
nett both blk ard fancy, Tweed and Jeans, Italian
cloth and bl'k Alpaca, Farmers Satin, Marseiles
duck drab and whsto linen, and large assortment
Of cGttonadcs; &c &c.
VESTS!
Extra fine and medium hlk Satin, fancy Silk an 1
Marsei'les. together with large assortment Of
cloth. cass., tweed, Farmers Satin, Italian cloth
and Alpaca, &c &c
h'so large assortment OF 1oU III an q DO >
CLOTHING, and a general assortment of
Gents Furnishing Goods,
including white Infancy Shirts and Collars, Stocks
and Neck Ties, linen and silk Pocket H'dkfs, Sus-
peneers, Hosiery, &c &c.
1 would take the pleasure here to state, that my
stock Of clothing includes FINEn and BETTER
QUALITY of goods, and of
-. Far Superior Workmanship
to any that is usually fosnd in clothing stores.
l would most respectfully ask the public to come
and examine my stock, before purchasing elsewhere
By strict attentionto business, hops to merit
share of the ublic patronage.
J. z. CO3LENS,
81 street, 2 deers from Iowa Avenue,
in the old American Hotel,
Juno 3-dsw3n Muscatine, lowe.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08

3 UR.N.ETTS K.ALLISTO.N.
Il AND COOLING T!iE SKIN, AND ALLAY-
ING ALL ALLUUTWARD INFLAMMATION.
Asa wash fer the Scalpit has no superior, re-
nsvine Dandruff, and thereby promoting the
gr> with of the hair. Sufferers from
MOSQUITO BITES
VIII find instant relief by rubbing the Kall;sten
thoroughly into the parts affected.
Prepared only by Joseph Burnett 4 Co., Boston
For sale by j. L. GRAHAM, at SOC. and 81 spe
bottle.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08
ASA Gesea. ELI MEssMonE. Tuos. s. BROOKE
GREGG e CO.,
West liberty, Muscatine Co., iowa,
LAND GENTS

DEAL estate bought and sold in all the counties
IL throughout tho State. Especial attcn ,ion Civ
Ga tocollections, paying taxes, DO.
REFERENCES:
Hussey & Sinclair, Cleveland, Chic
AtwAlf, Lee d Co., Pt'sburg Pa
Ludwig Kpeedler Co.., PailadelILia
Niller e. Bro.
J ames Harry, Cashier Weston Bank, Ealtir Gre
J. NJ. Kilsour Rockville, Md
Green s ssvne. Bakers, Mnseatine, Iowa
J - -f
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08

BLACK SILK! BLACK SILK!
WE keep the best and sell the cheapest La
w dies in want should call and SEQ Their. Trey
are rich and cheap at Gas
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08

JUST RECEIVED BY EXPRESS
EROM New York, a choice lot of Bopnets, Rib
l. boz s, Flowers and Ruches, which were bougd
great sacrifice, al will Re sold accord nply,
June Cf11TnstF SCEOCk
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-08

Having an experienced Copper Smith, W
are now prepared to do all Kinds Of Cope
Work. (june12re
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

SrsoUEHANNA COLLEGIATE INsTITUTE.-The
winter term of this institution will commence
Wednesday, Dec. I'd, and somewhat dife.
rent course Of instruction has been adopted
as will be seen by the advertisement in anoth.
er column. We are gratifed in being able to
state, that the Institute is meeting with the
success which the experience and ability and
exertions of the teachers justly merits We
know Of no similar school in the country, where
greater exertions are made for the benefit and
Improvement of the pupils, nor none where
their progress gives as much satisfaction.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

JUDGE LowRIE TO BE CHIEF JUsrICE.-Bs
an amendment to the Constitution which says,
L" the Judge whose commission shall first ex-
pire shall be Chief Justice during the term,
and thereafter each judge whose commission
shall first expire shall in turn be Chief JUS
tice," Judge LowNE will hold the commits
sion that will first expire, and will consequent,
ly be Chief Justice after the first Monday of
next December ; and his commission having
six years to run, he will of course hold that
office for six years if he so long lives. The
terms of Messrs. Strong and Thompson ex-
pire on the same day, and, according to the
amendment, they must decide by lot who OF
them shall be Chief Justice
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

REg' On Sunday the lst of November Mr.
Otis b. Smith, his wife and child, and Mr.
Bancroft, were passing a bridge in the village
of HammoadSport, in buggy, when the horse
became frightened, and leaped over the edge
Of the bridge to the bottom Of the creek, some
fifteen or twenty feet. The buggy was turned
upside down, and the persons in it thrown a
distance of thirty feet. Mr. Smith and his
wife had their left legs broken and were other
wise seriously injured. The child came near
being drowned, but escaped without injury
Mr. Bancroft was severely bruised.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

STSGULAR.-We heard of a singular crcum-
stance the other day which occurred few
miles up the Lehigh. \ little girl about four
years old, awoke in the middle of the night
and told her father that there as negro in
the cellar. lie endeavored to quiet her by
telling her that she had been dreaming-but
she resoluteiy insisted that she saw the man
90 in and was positive he was there. In or
der to quiet the child, therefore, he arose from
lis bed, looked out of the window (Which com
manded view OF the cellar door, aud to his
surprise saw it open. He then went down
stairs Just in time to see man coming out
with pot Of milk in his hand The thief,
on being thus caught, dropped the milk jump
ed over the fence and made tracks. He stop
ped, however, and begged off, on threats of
being shot This occurrence took place on
Thursday night last. BY what means was
this knowledge communicated to the child ?
Was it through that prescence of evil which
1t Is said sometimes warns us Of danger in our
sleeping hours ?-AHentorn Democrat
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26
ro SCHOOL DIRECTORS AND TEACHERS.

The following are extracts from the decisions
of the State Superintendent of Common
Schools - sN
s.s PRIvArE ExAMIN ATOMS -Thesehave been
tolerated heretofore to an injurious extent, ard
have consumed the time, and seriously erippIed
the movements of the Superintendents The
regularly appointed examinations are open to
all applicants, and it is their duly 10 apreseat
themselves in their proper district. SuperIn-
tendents should refnse to make private exami-
nations, except for special reasons, and not
then unless applicants bring written request
from at least three of the directors who desire
to employ them"
We haze made this extract, and shall from
time to time make others, in order that direc-
tors and teachers, who do not see the School
Journal from month, may know what their da-
ties are, and what the other school officers have
right to expect of them, ar .t
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

RS~ The storm on Friday night and Satur.
day was very severe in Western New York
and Oh the lakes. The amount of snow which
fell was not very large, but it drifted badly on
some of the railroads, and obstructed travel
considerably. The schooner Flying Cloud
went ashore in Lake Michigan on MilIcr's
Point, thirty miles below Chicago, and seven
of her crew were lost. Near Goderch C. w.
on Lake Huron, also, several vessels are report
ed ashore. s-.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

Hsg~ The Hog Cholera is is said to have
made its appearance in the upper end of Hunt
ingd0n county. We have heard nothing of it
in Blair, bnt annually about this time our
Porkers begin to die of jugnlar hemorrAage,
and We have not a doubt it will be this wear
as uSual-else how shall we have hams and
sausages?
b@5n Donnelly, who murdered Moses at the
Sea View House last Summer must be hung
on the Sth day of January next A new tri.
al has been refused.
Rs" The past week was remarkable. even
in the city of New York, for brutal and mur-
dcrous outrages Three persons have been
murdered, and four mortally wounded.
Rs" BY the bursting of the boiler of the
steamboat Cataract, at Lisbon, in the Msss-
Slppl river, on the ITth inst five persons were
killed and fifteen scalded
R9- A protracted Meeting of the M. F.
Church, at Lewistown, has been kept up for
some eight or nine weeks past. and about q
hundred have profeSsed conversion.
UGH I'm looking over the schedule Of ar
tices to be presented to the different Indian
tribes for which the Secretary of the Interior
nTites proposals, we observe the item, =" t,co
h"ndred scolpiRg knires !" Our hand went up
nVountarly to "the place where the hair
ough. to be" u
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

GRAND CoNCERr.--The Towanda Brass
Band will give Grand Concert, at the Court
House, on Monday evening next, for the bene-
fit of their leader, VIM. DITrMCH We need
hardly assure our citizens that rich treat is
in store for those who shall attend as the
reputation of this Baud in making fine music,
is well established. Their leader has taken
unwearied pains to bring the band to its pre-
sent state OF musical perfection, for which he is
rendered the compliment of this benefit. We
trust our citizens will see that it is a sabstau-
tial one.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

asg~ The matter Of the expiration of the
commission Of Chief Justice Lewis, whether
on the lSt day of December or the first Mon
day of December proXimo. formed the subject
of an opinion delivered in the Supreme Court,
at Pittsburg, by Justice Woodward, on the
Sd instant. The learned Judge, after review
ing at considerable length the terms on the
constitutional amendment of 1850, decides
that the term of Chief Justice Lewis must be
held to expire on Monday, the 7th of Decem-
Der next, and ProthonotarieS of the several
districts will test wrts in the name of Chief
Justice Lewis until that date.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

ARRIVAL OF SENATOR SUMNER AT BosroN.-
Senator SUMNER arrived at Boston on Thurs
day last, in the steamer Niagara, and was re,
ceived by the Hon. HENRY WILSON and the
Hon. \. p. BANKS, and escorted to his resi-
dence, where large crowd had assembled to
greet him. After receiving congratulations
from many friends, Mr. SUMNER made few
remarks to the assembIage aud retired amid
loud and enthusiastic cheering. Mr. SUMNER
was followed by the Hon. HENRY WILSON in
a short speech, when the crowd dispersed
Mr. SUMNER has been sick during the entire
voyage, but his health generally has been so
much improved that it is thought he will be
able to resume his seat in Congress at its open
ing.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

Terrific GALE On THE ONO AND MIssr.,r
PI RIVERS Cincinnati, Monday, Non. %
The steamer Republic arrived from LouisyI.
on Saturday night, reports that during a.
storm of Wednesday sixteen Coal boats s,,,
in the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers near G.,
ro One hundred men were lost in them
The loss of coal is about 800, 600 bushels r.,
ued at $50, 900 The crews were priacpalr
from Louisville and Pittsburg. The steam.
GtadiatOr reports that otherboats, as far dow,
the river as New-Madrid, have been swanr4
and sunk. Passengers from Evansville Sta,
that the storm was terrific upon the Love
Ohio, and that all boats had to tie up, not o..
being able to run The steamer Baltim0rs q,
rived from Marietta last evening, and repor
encountering heavy gale at Parkersburg O.
Saturday.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

9A--.
NEw York Markets. 90
Flour market is more active, and Sc hs,,, i'
sales, l3, 900 at 81 80 S. 90 for CONF com,I
tosupfrfine State s. 5 25 for extra sta4 s,,f,
81. 80 a 5 0G for common to good suno.g
Westerns: and S. 10 a 80 for commn. r."'
medium extra grades of Western. Cana5;
better-saIes of 500 bbls at S. 40 a : ON
Southern Flour, better-sales 1900 hbI.
So 20 a 40 for superGne, $5 45a7 a. :.
extra.
- Grain-The Wheat market Is firm bn,,
aciiye-sales of IL, 600 bushels at 81 Ne e
Milwaukee Clnb; 81 30 a Il Is for WV y
Ohio !; 81 20 for white Michigan 81 5N'' %
81 IL for white Kentucky and 81 "a q
red Delaware Corn market unsettled ~
oi II, 900 bushels at 80a82 IL for W., s%S
mixed and 65aTOe for Jersey yellow 1nss yT.s
Rye dull at 76c. . v7rs-,---
Provisions-The Pork market is drn
$40 81 l,2al950 for Mess, and 81 75aI- .
Prime. Small sales of Bacon at l2al9 ta
Beef dull Lard quiet, at II l-2al3c. R..
ter quiet. Cheese in moderate demand ,
Gas lie ft4te 61G-+
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

FoRE1cy NEws-Tbe T. s. mail steamship
Atlantic arrived at New York on Sunday
brinr;nr intelligence four DAYS later from Eu-
rome and two weeks loter from India We
learn from q TELEGRAM received in Iondon On
the day of the Auantic's departure that at
rho contrra Of DaIbi which is fpIIv confirmed
the Rritisb lost !, killed and wounded half
tbo;r ottockino f,rco The old Einr Of Delhi
h,3 ,ooo sooroa h,t ,.;s +,ro SONS ,yoro sbot
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

The LADy's Book for December has two
beautiful engravings at the opening" Christ.
mas Eve" and " Christmas Morning" Moth
ers and children will admire them especially.
Slipper pattern, Tidy work in netting Of crotch
ct, and various neat patterns for children's
wear, follow rapidly. We shall be curious to
to see how the January number can be made
to excel it, which we are sure the publisher
will try to do. l.. A, GoDEY, Philadelphia.
So per annum.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

Beg MRs. M4RGREEcHE PuRDY, died in
Spencer, \. Y, on the 9th inst, aged I07
years and months.
She was born in Westchester county, NY.
June 10, 1850, was married to Jotham Pur
dy, October 23 1913, who died October 5
l177. She had consequently been a widow
more than so years, She was an enlightened
consistent christian, and her old acquaiutan
ces will long cherish the recollection of her
many virtues. She came to the county of I'll
oga, with her son the late Andrew Purdy
more than 40 years ago.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

B4~We have received the December man,
Der OF the Cosmopolitan Art Journal, and it's
typographical appearance is exceedingly neat.
The number before us contains two beautiful
steel engravngs Greek Slave and Shake
Hands-and is profnsely embellished with ele-
giant wood illustrations. 1t contains GA pages,
and may be had at 50 per annnm in advance
hy addressing c. l.. Derby, 54S Broadway,
New York. The Greek Slave-a statue
which was drawn, about a year ago. by a Mrs
Kate Gillespie of our State, has been re-pur-
chased by the Cosmopolitan Art Association
at a cost of $G,00O and will be drawn for
again in January next. Many other valuable
premiums are also to he drawn.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26


A Pleasant AFFAIR One day last wei
says the Eastern Argus, merchant in Gar.
ncr, Me, offered to give barrel Of -four
the Rev. Charles Blake, a Baptist minister
that city, provided the young ladies wo1.
haul it to him. To this they consented. aa
having obtained small pair of trucks, t.
barrel Of -four was placed thereon, and ab1.
40 young ladies took hold Of the ropes a.
drew the barrel about half a mile, up one
the steepest hills in Gardiner, to the mns;et
house. The Gardiner Band, seeing whatws
going on, headed the procession, and plays
some excellent music There was a larg
crowd to witness the proceedings, and ca.
net maker brought out very handsome roc.
ing chair, which he fastened to the barrel an
let it go as an additional present to the min.
ter
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

THE SUsQrEHANNA LUMBER Business As
every one of our citizens who contemplate
buIding next Spring is interested in the price
of lumber, and as the supplies comes almost
entirely from the Susquehanna, it may not be
out Of place to state the prospects Of the Inn
Der trade at that time The Editor of the
Clearield JournaL who has been making care
tul inquiries says That the existing financial
trouble must necessarily have depressing e.
feet, as the eastern dealers will find it difficult
TO raise funds, without paying ruiuoGs rates of
discount, to pay the balances now due, let
alone making further purchases. Another
thing worthy Of attention is, that considcra-
bic portion of last years stock remains unused
in the hands Of the consumers With these
facts before them, our heavy dealers who have
heretofore been in the habit of advancing
money to pay the expenses Of making timber,
&c, will be tardy about doing so now. In
deed, one Of the heaviest dealers in the county
told us that he designed making no advance
mentS
If a large business is done next Spring, it
cannot reasonably be expected that more cash
will be realized from sales than will pay the
expenses Of running, if even that, and those
who have bestowed their Winters labor on it.
and undergone the hardShips incident to raft
ing, will find themselves in worse situation
than if only light business were done We
think it is clearly the policy of every man to
contract his operations this season. or a least
hold back until such time as a brighter pros
pect presents SitSelf.-Harrisburgb Tdegraph
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-11-26

YATES COUNTY BANK-A S. OWEN, Re
ceiver ofthis Bank, writes as follows Unless
the Court directs otherwise | must close the
whole thing in ninety days. This can only be
done by selling the assets at auction for cash
down and this course, in these times, would
not, in my Judgment yield twenty-five cents on
chooses to direct that time shall be given for
the Receiver to make collections, | think
from fifty to seyenty-fve cents on the dollar
may be made