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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29
MONDAY, AUGUST "a, 1857.
aNufaCtOricS.

We alluded last week to the Importance
of encouraging the establishment of manufac-
tories in this city. We then intima ted that
our citizens had been short sighted and il
liberal in this respect. An exanple of this
has lately came to our knowledge. A gen.
tleman came to this place last Spring and pro
posed to establish large mandatory of q
certain kind He selected suitable location,
but The owner of the property refused to
part with it at anything like a reasonable
price but asked an eXorbtant ore. He went
to q neighboring city, where he was offered
a site for his mar ufactory at q very reasona-
BILE price, and on such time as to suit his
convenience. The finale of the matter was
That he located in the latter place and is now
established there, adding to the business and
Importance of our rival city,
We could, if we thought it necessary, give
other instances to show how our city has
been the loser on account of narrow minded
policy which has &C uated many of those
most deeply interested IN It's welfare. we
think, however, that they have walked up to
the Importance Of different course. We
beleve--in fact we know-that some pro-
posed manufacturing establishments in this
city are receiving liberal encouragement
Our purpose in calling public attention to
this matter is to impress upon the minds of
alproperty holders their duty in encouraging
manufactures in our midst not only by word
but by deed. Men Of capital will be slow
to invest their money in mandatory at Il
place where tie inhabitants do not take an
interest in it: They can find hundreds OF
places in the West where they will be liber-
ally encouraged if not furnished with bo-
nus.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29
IOWA NEWS.

The project of Railroad from Burl.
ington to Iowa City, via Dodgeville, Morn
ing Sun, ETC., is being talked Of in certain
quarters. The talk is probably intended only
as a damper on the projected 'Iowa Uni on
from Iowa City via Columbus City tc
Oquawka.
The Keokuk, Mt. Pleasant and Musca-
tine Railroad is now completed and in op-
Grafton to Montrose. Passengers on the
packets make but one change in going to
keokuk are not delayed.
At charirdri frolic at Pennington,
Lee county, some weeks ago, John Gcrrell,
the leader Of the party, was mortally stab
bed by two young men named Lewis. Cor
rel has since died and the brothers, Lewis,
have absconded. The Keokuk Post says it
was case of most unprovoked murder, and
calls upon the papers to copy its description
Of the fugitives, that they may be arrested.
The oldest, Jacob Lewis, is about 81 years
of age, feet s inches high, with light hair
and beard and hazel blue eyes. The other,
James Lewis, is about 20 years Of age, some
what taller than his brother, with dark red
hair and black eyes. Both are much given
to negro talk and negro melodies, and are
exceedingly stingy.
AT Dubuque the price of gas is $3.50
per thousand cubic feet. Here it is $3.50
per thousand.
A COUNTRY NEWSPAPER WASrED.-The
citizens of Marietta, Marshal County, Iowa
invite proposals for the establishment Of a
Pr.nting Press, and the issuing of weekly
Newspaper at that point. Immediate. cor
respondence is solicited, with particular
statement of the most favorable proposals.
inducements can now no doubt be offered
sufficient to warrant the permanent and i'm
mediate publication of a frst-class paper
Address, till Sept. 10th: George Whealen,
IT, E. Boardrnan, j. G. Crookaam, execu-
tive committee
The action Of the board of canvassers
in throwing out seven Of the townships in
this , ounty, gives the proposition to sub
scribe one hundred thousand dollars to the
Capital Stock Of the Mississippi and Mis-
souri, Railroad Company, by the people Of
Our County, majority of l26. Thus it will
be seen we have not only lost large number
of votes on the New Constitution, but that
this tax has been fastened upon the people
of Poweshiek county against their wishes =
We are assured, however, that the Company
will not accept the loan under such circum-
stances; and even if they should; we have
the assurance of Judge Jones that he will
not issue single dollars worth of bonds
until compelled by law.-Poweshiek Cou,s-
ty RepubNcd~.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29
DHAtH OF A BoNAPARTE. Charles T,uci

DEATH OF A BoNAPARrE-Ch Lucier
Bonaparte, Prince Of Canine, died On Wed
nesday, July goth, at his mansion in thu
Rue de Lille, of a disease of the heart, from
which he had long been suffering. He was
the eldest son of Lucien Bonaparte, the only
one Of Napoleon's brothers who refused a
crown. He was born in Paris on May IA,
1903, and was consequently at the time Of
his death in his 55th year. In June, 1922,
he married at Brussels his cousin, the Prin-
cess Renaide Charlotte julie, the only
daughter Of Joseph Bonaparte, King of
Spain, who died in 1854, since which time
the Prince remained widower.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

DELnu-HINDosTAN.-lelhi, the seat OF
the present Sepoy nsurrection in India, is
situated in the presidency of Bengal, about
seven hundred miles from Bombay, thous-
and from Madras, and eight hundred from
Calcutta In the presidencss rot Bombay
and Madras, which occupy tie greater part
of the coast, English authority is perfectly
established. Calcutta, the commercial cap
it'd of that part of Bengal which lies along
the sea, is the oldest possession of the Eng
fish in India. The southern portion of Hin
dostan, therefore, and the country along the
whole sea coast, being quiet and in the hands
of the government, the insurrection is limit
ed to a few inland provinces in the vicinity
of Delhi.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

New CoUNrERFEIrs.-rens on the Union
Bank, Dover, n. S, raised from ones; tens
on the Citizens Bark, New York city, rails
ed from ones: fvcs and tens on the Waupon
Bank, Wisconsin, raised from ones and twos;
ives On the Western Bank, Lockport, n. Y,
raised from ones; tens on the Hudson City
Bank, Wisconsin, raised from ones; tens on
the Exchange Bank, Lockport n. Y; thrces
on the Mechanics and Traders Bank, Jer.
sey City; fves on the Exchange Bank, Hart;
ford. Conn.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

GooD.-The Gayuga CNief rets Off tho f., J..
person n ~rlcn IS as true as preaching; s:No
psisun' perhaps; has as many tastes to please
,rh ['n e eu15or' we have never known one vet
, WHY oo tu SUIT everybody. We Shall not
n nr.;hG INC INC attempt. We hereby grant the
piiIi t11 Oh unlimited finding: People
t Mnli 'alk, and SO let 'em. If any have Got
anelr mouths fixed Tor fault-fnding, in Re- Re-.
saro TO our paper, We are just the s1biectsN
we are used to it. Take your fill. ali such
anu DC content. DON'T expect perfection,
On our part, for we are all Straight ont, de-
scendants Of the old 'furriner,' Adam. and
are are prone to fall from grace now and then:
oer good Father has given us world TO l;vs
W., W. YET people return murmurs for the oft:
we 40 not expect any better in the maf;na
OF newspapers-we DON'T" s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29
THE NEWS.

"A dispatch dated st. Paul, August 18th,
says that the Democratic seceders from the
Constitutional Convention have appointed a
Committee to confer with the Committee
recently designated by the Republicans, for
the submission Of but one Constitution to
the people. 1t is hardly probable that this
movement will be productive of the desired
result. The seceders will make their half
breeds sine qua NON, and the Republicans
Twill refuse to recognize those functionaries in
any capacity but high private Red River
Democrats, whose translation into swgivers
was more sudden than conformable to the
statute.
Gov. Walker, as we learn by dispatch
from Washington Of the Goth, has recently
attempted to explain himself in official
messages. He says that on one point he has
been greatly misrepresented, viz: as desiring
every man to vote who happens to be in the
Territory on the day of the election for the
ratification Of the Constitution. He thinks
there should be conclusive evidence that
such persons are bota .fde settlers Of three
or six months residence 1t is somewhat
extraordinary, he adds, while the accusation
of letting every man vote who may happen
to be in the Territory on the day of election
has been preferred in the South as indicat-
ing desire to let in abolition Migrants and
interlopers to control the result, the Repub-
licans of Kansas have drawn an entirely
different conclusion: that | design in this
manner to bring many Missourians into the
Territory to decide the contest.
The steamers Splendid and Moses Tay-
lor were destroyed by fire at the Jersey City
dock ON the morning of the 2lst. 1t is fear
ed that son of Mr.. Scott, (owner Of the
Splendid) persisted in the flames.
-McKi1l, the murderer of Norcross, was
executed at Hollidaysburg, Pa, on the Dist.
lie died, proclaiming his innocence, after
speaking from the scafold nearl y two hours.
Edward G. Bates & Co., sugar dealers
of Boston, have suspended, with liabilities
to the amount of 100000, and assets for
nearly the same amount.
- Gen. Roberts, from New Mexico, re-
ports battle between the Apache Indians
and Col. Miles, commander on the ella RI
yer, in which % Indians were killed and up
wards of so wounded Lieutenant Davis and
privates were badly wounded.
- The Interior Department has received
intelligence from a reliable gentleman and
fugitive mormon, that Brigham Young is
preparing to resist Gen. Harvey, and that
he has relapscd into the grossest infdelity,
and that he continues to hold up the Govern
ment of the United States to the supreme
contempt Of the Mormons.
"A terrible hurricane passed over Wood
land, Wisconsin, on the morning of the Esd
inst, destroying every house in the place.
Mr. Fox the station agent, was run over and
instantly killed in endeavoring to stop some
freight cars on a side track, which the wind
had set in motion. The telegraph lines were
completely Frustrated. The railroad track
was also considerably damaged.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

CHINESE SUGAR CANE.-The Prairie Bea-
con says, Mr.. Baker, Of Rochester Mills,
His, is trying the experiment with the new
sugar cane on the largest scale that we have
yet heard Of. lie has now twenty acres
growing on his farm. He informed us the
other day that it promised a fine crop. He
is building large mill, and procuring large
cast iron tanks, to be used in the manufac-
turc of the sap into molasses and sugar.
Mr.: B was quite successful in his expert
mcnts with the cane last year.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

LITERARY. The September number of the
National Magazine has came to hand, filled
as usual with interesting and instructive
reading. It is one of the best monthlies in
the country. Published by Carlton & Por-
ter, New York, at 50 per annum, for single
copy, OF SIS for clubs of ten.
Saturday Eveming Chromotype!-We are
in regular receipt of new literary paper of
the.,above name published in Chicago, by G.
A Washburne, (brother Of the Congressman
of that name.) Its merits should give it a
high rank among the literary papers of the
country. The editor is very forcible and
entertaining writer. We hope the Chrome
type will be literally sustained. Terms, 81
per annum.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

Two MEN DRowNED.-Mr. Bond, miller at
Clark & Kirkwood's mill, above this city,
was drowned in the Iowa River, this morn.
ing. He attempted to cross above the dam,
The river is now very high and swift. He
ventured too near the dam His boat was
drawn in the current, and carried. over and
broken 70 pieces. he was seen for mo-
ment, above the surface, and then disap-
peared. His body had not been recovered
at noon. He was an estimable man, and
leaves a young wife, with two children.
Joseph Wallace, respectable farmer who
lives a short distance below this city, was
drowned in the river about the same time. =
He attempted to swim his horse across
The horse could not or would not swim and
both horse and rider were drowned.-Iowa
City Rep. 22d.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

INGENIOUS The editorial fraternity Of
Wisconsin, at the recent convention, agreed
to AVOID all ungentlemanly allusiong
towards each other But one of them bas
"'got his back up'' at cotemporarF; and,
desiring to stigmati-e him liar, yet holdirs'
to his pledge of honor at the courentjsT,
thus manages the case: .. 49,
n Portage, at the "Quill Convention
~ q, was RESOLVED that all should mentioti
Inc names OF Eds" in terms conducive
Of good feeling nor use abusive
Epithets towards each bther;
But treat an Editor like Bother;
Ihereforej we have no desire
70 designate Dick Cove, LIAR
But IT each leg Of all who LIE
Was cut off close up to the thigh,
IN punishment for thei-, lying talk,
wed smile to see our frisi1d Cove. walk. ..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

r, A a, gigantic enterprise is now GOING on IL
ilollano' being nothing less than BLOCKING
up two arms of the sea, and replacing them
ny navlgabie canal for merchant Sims nf
Ine largest burden. By this operation an ev-
tent OF land Of IA 900 hectares (35. 900 acresI
OF O. the Inest quality will be gained from tbs
ochelat: This canal, which will be COM
pleted IN the course Of two wears. crosses tbc
island OF Sud-Beveland, between the villages s
OF Hanswert, on the western bank Of H.;
ooheldt, and Wemerdinge, on the eastern:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

WOULDN'T SELL HIS HoNEsTr:-A i;ttis
BOY called upon one Of oir citizens last
week, and offered some raspberries for sale:
""e ell, my son." says the citizen. siard
there any worms in them %,
q. Inc little boy; frankly replied: II think
Our citizen then said; ssf do not want tia
berries, gut as you are such an honest how
as to tell the truth, l will give YOU dime 3
The boy boldly retorted, | don't sell NV
honesty.'-Steuten A. Y: .Adr6crfs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

THE FUNERAL OF BRRANGER.-1he funeral
of Beranger, the national poet of France,
was attended by two hundred thousand per-
sons, though only such as had tickets were
permitted to join in the procession, the gov
eminent fearing an outbreak. About fifteen
thousand soldiers were called out on the oc-
casion and stationed along the route where
the procession was to pass. Besides these,
all the soldiers remaining in the barracks at
Paris, andfor forty miles around, were ready,
arms in hand, to march at moments warn
ing.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

How IT WAS DoNE.-The United States
Government was looking for site on Long
Island recently for building Notifications.
The price asked for an eligible spot, $780,
900, was consented to by Gen. Trotten, the
chief engineer. Some spectators, hearing
what was going ON, gave $4,000 for the
land, then went to Washington and persuad-
ed the General Government to give $780,
900. 1t is curious fact; that the Govern
ment pays the biggest price demanded for
anything which it wishes to buy, no matter
how mitch its economical scfuples were
shocked at first az lower price asked.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

CAUGHT ON THE HORNS OF DILEstMA.--
The Democratic party have majority in the
new Congress, and upon them will devolye
the admission of Kansas as free State Or
a slave State. If they admit Kansas as a
slave State, the party in the North will be
swallowed up and lost in the Northern anti
slavery reaction-if tn y admit Kansas as
free State, the party will be split in twain
in the south. One OF the other Of these al
ternatives is the BROWNING consequence
awaiting the final solution Of the Kansas is
sue in Congress.-N. Y. Herald.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

E.?Io succeed in the world, don't {" pitch
INTO. too many schemes at once. It will do
Tor clrciis riders to ride half-a-dozen horses
at time, but the man who drives half i
dozen speculations abreast; generally tum.
oles to the ground. Knives that contain
hVe or six blades, with corkscrew. a small
saw, toothpick, gimblet, and a nail.
cleaner 81 are too clumsy foc service; and uni.
mt for either PURPOSE.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29
THE MARITAL SPIRIT AT CoLUMBUs Cry

THE MARTIAL SPIRIT AT COLUMBUS Cry
We learn from the Wapcllo Entelhgencer
that military company, called the Union
Guards, has lately been formed at Columbus
City. An election of officers for the eompa-
ny was held at their armory; ron Monday,
the third inst which resulted as follows !:
Captain, Wesley W. Garner; LIST. Lieutenant;
VIM. S. Robertson; I'd Lieutenant, Geo. W:
Limbocker. The company now numbers Is
members, exclusive Of the commissioned Of
fcers. Upon an examination of the roll of
the company, says the Antelligencer, we find
the names of many Of the most prominent
and influential men of the town and vieini-
ty. They have ordered their equippage; and
contemplate paying a visit to the military
companies Of Muscasiue, during the time Of
the State Fair to lie held at that place
provided they obtain their arms from the
State in due time. We wish them success.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

PosTAGE STAMPS NOT RErEEMABLE:-The
Postmaster General has decided that post
age stamps are not redeemable by Postmas-
tiers. If persons receive them as remittances
they must rely on the sale Of them for REIN
bursement.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

RAILROAD DEols1oN.-It was recently de-
cided in Buffalo, before Justice Davis, that
Railroad Companies are bound to keep ticket
Offices open at places where they are estab-
lished, one hour before the departure of pas
senger trains ; and passenger who had paid
five cents extra in the ca"e, not having a
ticket, and the ticket office not having been
open to enable him to purchase one, recov-
cred his five cents and fifty dollars in addi-
tion5
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

The New York Times says that i iarse
number OF ships, of the first class, still res
main laid up at the wharves for want Of ON
pIoymrent; there being nothing to do in the
way OF freight. 1t is said so great depress
slon OF the shipping interest, as at preseil5
exists, has not occurred for the last ten d
fifteen years: .......0 '0'' "
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

READ OUT or THE PARrY:-The Dubuque
North Vest and Davenport Democrat have
formally read those democrats who favored
the new Constitution out of their party
Among the names mentioned of those thus
accommodated, are Judge Hall and W. F.
Coolbaugh of Desmoines county, and Judge
Johnston of Lee. They probably feel very
bad about it. a
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

WESTERN RAILROADS. --Kenti1ckv mai es
the poorest show of any Western State ii
tue rank of internal improvements: Her
'irst two attempt to Construct railroads,
though among the first at the West. wer,
miserable failures. She has now only aof
miles of railroads built, while Ohio has
5000, Indiana 1000, Illinois 5000; Tepnes.
see about GOO, and will soon have nod
miles in operation. A'00'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29
HoosIER WIFE AND Hoos1rp Hrsi; nA =

HoosIER WIFE AND Hoos1ER HUsiANt. -Tis
ceremony of tying the knot is very much SIM:
plled in the Hoosier State; as tie following
scene will show. :-sWhat IL your hati,e :,
s'r!D1;" Billy. = "What is your name,
m' IS, Billy, do you love FL
ty KY? =, mistake" -"Etty, do love Bill
~ ?'-Well, eckon.'-'Well, then,
pronounce YOU man and wife;
AL the davs OF your lie .,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

b. The following are the heights Of sonis
OF the principal monuments, dom es, etc., III
the world: St: antoine column at, Rome
lS5 feet; principal tower of the Smithsonian
Institute, Washington, 145; Trajan's Soltmrs
at Rome, 40; Napoleon's column, at Paris;
$50; Washingtoh's COLUMN at Baltimore;
lsO;, the great o5elisk at fhebes, 200; Bunk
fr hill Monument at Boston, 22O; colimn of
Delhi, 262; Trinity Church steeple at New.
York. 264: the contemplated new dome Of
the Capitol, 800; tower of Manliusi $50:
tower of the Cathedral Of Strasbourg, 400;
dome of St Peters cathedral at Rome; 465;;
great pyramid of Egypt, 4so; National Wash:
ington Monument, SIT 1-2, :,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29
From the Picayune.
A Few Nursery Rhymes.
RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO THE HEIR To THE pt,n-
DELL ESTATE.

DELL ESTATE.
e.r ',t
Buy Baby Bunting .-
Catlin's gone a hunting ......-
Trick and lie, cheat and sin.
10 smuggle Baby Bunting in
re- netch false baby from Bellevue straight.
" When the heir comes he gets the estate: ..
h ana a S ana lawyers they kick up squal;
al" uo"h 'olnoies baby and fortune and all
Aa-ba-a, Bellevue, have you any heirs7
! YES my l'tie c'tlin, half dozen pairs
some Tor adoption and some to let alone
And one for Mrs. CHM to pass for her own ;
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

Il Teachers Institute will be held at o.
kaloosa, commencing on Monday, Sept 18th,
and to continue 2..weeks. DR.. Enos, of &C.
dar Rapids, has the immediate management
of the Institute. Addresses are to be deliy-
cred By DR.. E., Hon. NJ. L. Fisher, Prof
Weiser, and others.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

How 70 GET HAf.-. Say, Pomp, yoa
niger. where you get dat new hat?"
"Why, at the shop, to be sure"
"What is de price OBJ SIGH an article as
dat 20
81 don't know, nigger--I don't know
De shop keeper wasn't dar!"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

QUEsr1oNs FOR DEBATING Soc1ET1Es.NCaH
the pressure of the times be used DIS pro-
pelling power? When man cannot con-
tain himself is he too large or too small z
Do ships wear wigs after they have been
scudding under bare polesa Are oxen ems
ployed in what are called the bul-warks2
OF what style of architecture is the forecas-
tie? Does the gallows elevate mankind
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

A Lone FAsT:-On the End Of April list;
a lady of Sharon. Mercer county, Pax, vaca-:;
ted a house which has remained untenanted
until last week. On opening one of the
rooms, which was entirely closed, cot was
found, wretchedly emaciated, but still alive;
having undergone four months fast. The
cat bids fair to recover, and, as the story
goes, has wonderful hankering after vict:
uals: t.a.r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29

A DISPUTED QUHsrtoN.-An old topper, af-
ter indulging quite freely in his accustomed
beverage, amused himself in testing met
tlesome horse. The animal not fancyln g his
familiarities, suddenly reared, and the disci-
pie of Bacchus found himself sprawling in
an adjacent 'nudpuddle. Gathering himself
up az composedly rs his situation would al
low, he shouted to his son who was standing
near by, John, did you see me kick that
S'ere hoss?' "Why, no, dad; the boss kicked
yon!" Reckon not, John One or pother
ofu got badly histed. '7'aint me, John,
uor Tn herei''
. To MAKE LAGER BEER.-Take barrel,
fill it with rain water, put in one pair Of old
boots, a head Of last tall cabbage two short
skies, a sprig of pormwood, and u little good
yeast'-
sEf ~ Let it work;
-fe And when clear,
You III have excellent
asrtda 1Ha Lager Beer!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-29
Democratic majority,
H., ,.t,

Tota vote, 9,233
The result shows decrease in the entire
vote poled, as compared with that of two
years since, of S25 votes.