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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-12-12

@-Dr. Christ,e's Balsam for Ague and Fever is
win ing golden opinions as a preventive aud cure
for that much dreaded disease. Much Of the dread
experienced BY persons emigrating to new country
will be removt ID when they know how easily aud
Thoroughly the Balsam cures the disease for which
it ~ ~ l 3msrons f.vor,b.
notices Of q free and untrameled press. When such
n powerful friend the Press speaks in its favor,
IL cannot be otherwise than popular.
For sale in Muscatine by Fay Stone and J. b.
Doupher,y, and by agents everywhere.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-12-12
The Saturday Evening Post.
Established August 4. 1921.
THEP PAPER THAT NEVER SUSPENDS.
Family wsekly.-.Devotedt to Litera-
ture and tho News.


TN these times Of and Mercantile
sions the propretors Of tho SATURDAY EvHkIxe Pos!
srmy weekly paper the that
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-12-12


"ooa," of few days since, alluding to the arrival
of . company of immigrants from the old country,
has given offence to some Of our German friends,
who have construed it As an attempt to prejudice
Ameicans, particularly the youth, against foreign
err in general and Germans in particular. While
No do not wish to exculpate ourself from the re-
sponsibility Of anything that may be legitimately
deduced from the language used, (although the par
agrsph, aside from noticing the fact of party OF
aofaaeners having arrived, was merely Jxu D'Es-
,.,y a. ;nrcs!ed as such,) We take this opportunity
10 az that % Tar from being instrumental in IN
Asraine the prejudees that have unfortunately ex-
natives and foreigners in this country,
~ wish it we're in our power to allay them alto
estl q. We are willing to extend hearty welcome
20 tho honest, hard.working and oppressed inhabi-
tants of Europe vEo come to seek homes on the
broad and fertile prsiries Of the West. W. make
no distinction Of nation or country. The party al
,,aed IA nav be of tho alsss destined to become oar
u,o.t useful citizens. We know nothing to the
ooatrary. nor did VT intimate in our remarks that
thew would not. Some have regarded the terms
~seur.krout eaters" and "heer drinkers" Is 70
proSchful and uucalled for. We used them merely
10 distinguish the nationality of the Immigrant
sfcrred TO. Germans are noted for their beer drink
ing and sour krout eating, and If they object to tn
terms, they must regulate their dietetic habit
accordingly. II has come to our enrs that the Ger
MANS sonssrue us to have urged the "Young A'neri
cas- Of the city to wait until they become voters
and then take vengeance, after the manner OF IN
~Know Nothings," on the little German boys VIII
suit in their faces. We meant no such thing. W
had not even the most remotsidea Of politics In on
head whom We penned the sentence. If this axpla
nation is not satisfactory to those who have take
exseptions 10 the "local referred to, don't car
a. Our =suaei sa4a ia srnid Of d9susr.--=-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-12-12
wEArurR, RIVER, &o.-The weather is

WEATHER, RIVER, &o.-The weather is
still very mild, and there is but little ice in the
river. The ferry boatis making its wonted trips
The river, after having r,sen about tw' feet, is
again receding. The steamer Brazil arrived from
St. Louis bound for Rock Island last night. The
Clara Hine also came ur from Montrose yesterday
evening. She discharged 200 barrels Of apples for
Smith Slower, Of Iowa City, and turned down the
river again. The Belt st, which left for st. Louis
on Saturday. took On board 200 sacks Of wheat, at
4hs rate of 10 centa Iaer huahe.-OalY, 7th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-12-12

use without charge.
We hope these home entertainments will be con-
sinusd. To this end suggest that the association
Of vocasts meet at regular intervals for practice
and mutual Improvement, and that philharmonic
society b. organised. W. are proud of tho musical
talent of our city exhibited at this concert, and
hops that it may be frequently concentrated on &C.
easions Of this kind.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
AMENDMENT No. 4.

Resolv cd by the General Assembly Of the State Of
Ohio, Ihroc.hrths of the members eieeteS to Ca each
proposed TO the electors of the state, on the second
Tuesday of October next to approve or reject th FOL
loving substitute for the first ana sec
ond sections Of the thirteenth article of the Constn-
tion. Viz Corporations of every description shall be
created, and corporate powers granted only by gen
eral laws which shall define the powers, privileges
aud immunites and prescribe the duties and iiabl-
ties each descriptions of corporations, hut
the General Assembly enact special laws for the
relief of in peculiar cases, and may make
special provisions in regard To corporations in eases
wherefrom their peculiar location interests such
special prov visions required, and may from time t.
time alter or repeal all such laws, as are authorized
by this section.
n. II. VAN WORRIES,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS II. FOED.
President of the Senate,
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
AMENDMENT No, 3,

hes"Iwcd " the General Assembly of tho state of
Ohio ThreeNnftl> of the members elected to each
Drhncn, c'nc9rr,Ng therein. that il be and hereby Is
pr"Posc to me eevtorS of the State, vote the
second Tuesday of October next to approve reject
tte following amnndIhent substitute for the
stitution.
All property personal and real, shall he subject to
taxation by uniform rule, at the value thereof
in money but such deductions from credits may he
lowed as tho Grneral Assembly, may deem eXpedient;
Provided, that burying grounds public school houses
and all other public property, and all institutions
pnrcly public charity and all houses used exclusively
Tor public worship, shall be exempt from taXaion
and II the total value Of the personal property any
not atty dollars, tho same may he
shall aiways bear burden of taxation equal
l., that imposed on the property of individuals.
n. II. VAN WORRIES.
Sneaker of the House OF Representatives,
THOMAS II. FORD,
President of the Senate.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
Dated Aprii sd, 1857.
AMENnMENT M q.

Resolved by the General Assembly Of the stat" OF
Ohio Three ifths Of the members elected To- each
concurring therein, that II be, and hereby Is,
proposed to tho electors Of this State to vote on the
second Tuesday of October next, upon the approval
rejection of the following amendment, as substl-
into for the fifth and sixth sections of the fourth nrti-
clc of the Constitution, viZ SEC. 5 District Courts
shall be held in each county at least once in each year.
by ono ermore District Judges elected y the clec-
tors Of separate districts to be prescribed by law VINO
shall hold their office for five years: aud during th"ir
continuance in office shall reside in the district for
which they are elected The provisions of tho four.
t"cnth sccon Of thigarticle shall apply to District
Judges The General Assembly may by law author
izc the Judges of the District Court, and of the courts
of common pleas to fix the times of holding their re-
spcriivc courts Until District Judges shall nave bcen
elected and qualified. District Courts shall he held
by the Judges of the supreme Court and OF tho Courts
az Common Pleas. as now authorZed. SEC. u. me
Nrici Court shall have such jurisdiction ns may be
pVdcd by law, aiid the judges thereof shall have ana
eHGNse srcli power aud Jurisdiction at chamhcrs ana
Ie2y's required to sit as judges of the Courts of Com
mon Flp.s as shall be directed by law.
NJ, n. II. VAN WORRIES,
SPEAKER of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS II. FORD,
President ~ the Senate.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
II OW ARD AS SOCIA TIO1
PHILADELPHIA
lun0rf:sat AunOuuconp

TTNO all persons afflicted with Sexual Disea-
l. ses, such as Spermatorrhaea, Seminal
Weakness, Impotence, Gonorrhea, elect,
SC, &c.
The Howard association, in view of the
awful destruction OF knman life, caused by
Sexual diseases, and the deceptions prac-
tised upon The unfortunate victims of such
diseases by Quacks, have directed their Con-
sulting Surgeon, as charitable act worthy of
their name, to give medical advice gratis, to
AL persons thus afflicted, W no apply by letter.
with a description of their condition, iage, oC-
cupation, habits of life, &c.,) and in cases of
extreme poverty aud suffering, to furnish med
icine free of charge.
The Howard Asst citation is a benevolent In
stitution, established by endowment, for the
reliefof the sick and distressed, afflicted with
"Virulent and Epidemic Diseases" 1t has
now a surplus of means, which the Directions
have voted to expend in advertising the above
notice, 1t is needless 10 add that the Associ-
alton commands the highest medical skill OF
the age, and will furnish the most approved
modern treatment. -rs .. 3.
ust published, by the association, Report
on SpeTmatorraB, or Seminal Weakness the
wee of Onanism, Ma5turbaiion or Sell Abuse
aud other diseases of the Sexual Organs, by
the Consulting Surgeon, which will be sen;
by mail, lin sealed envelope,) free ofcharge,
on the receipt of Two Stamps, lor postage
Address, DE. Gro. X. CALnoUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. ., South
Ninth Street. Philadelphia, Pa. BY order OF
the Directors.
oEo FArEcntLO. scc'y. Ezra n. HrAp1wlLl Prcs
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
Quit Dr1mki ing Poisonous Liquors
PATENT IMPROVED PROCESS
For Making
ALL KINDS OF LIQUOR & VINEGAR
Instantly, by the of
Lacour's Essential Oils.

These Oils are obtained by DistiIlation at
the Chemical Laboratory, Parish of Jefferson
of Pierre Lacour, author Of Lacour's Chemi-
cal Analysis, Lacour's Chemical Manipula-
tioHs, Lacour on the manufacture of Liz uors,
sc.
Lacours Oil of Cognac converts neutral
spirit to superior imita ton of Imported Bran
dies, viz: Otard, Sazarac Mazrett C6gnac,
Poultney, Seignette, United Vineyard Propri-
etors, Castilon and London Dock Brandies.
These lq~ors will have full fruity flavor
and beautiful sparkling color. Common
Rectifird Whisky will be changed by the use
Of the Oil of Cognac to New York Brandy,
Pine Apple Brandy, Common Cognac Brandy,
&c.i
Lacour's Oil of Rye changes Rectilied Whis-
ky to Monon sahela Rye Whisky, Old Vir.
ginaAlalt Whisky, Bourbon Whiskev, &c.
Oil of Ceyirat changes common rectified
whisky to old Irish malt whisky, and a su.
perior article Of Scotch whisky
Oil of Peach changes common whisky TO
Virginia peach brandy. &c. Oil of peach and
Oil Of Cognac will convert common whisky TO
apple brandy.
Oil of Gin converts the poorest whisky to
Holland gin. Scheidam Schnapps, rose gin,
swan gin, English gin, &c.
EhcOurs Concentrated Acid will, in five
hourS after being mixed, change five gallons
of good vinegar and twenty five gallons of wa
ter to thirty gallons OF the most acid vinegar
that can be found in the market By the use
OF acour's Concentrated acid, vine gar can be
made itr one dollar and sixty cents per barrel
These oils are put up in quart TASKS; each
flask contains sufficient oil for making three
hundred gallons of liquor. Full and compre-
hensiye directions accompany the bottles.-
Price, 50 per bottle.
For sale at the corner Of st. Charles and
PoydTas streets.
Que bottle Of these oils, eight in number,
will be securely packed and shipped, with
bill of lading. To- any part OF the country, up
on the receipt Of Sl5 to the address of
Il. LACOUR, New Orleans.
Purchasers are requested. as guarantee of
good faith, to furnish MS the names of any
mouse ~ Now Orleans, and we will ship them
package of the oils. II they do not perform
all that is claimed for them. they will cost
nothing. apr2Syl
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
a,roposcA Constitution AmcDd-
AMENDMENT no. /

Resolvs cd by the General assembly Of the state ~
Ohio, Three-hftbs OF the members elected to each
posed to tho electors OF this State to vote on the
socond Tuesday of October ncxt upon the approval
or rejection Of the following amendment ns suosti-
futc FOR the twenty -fth Section of the second Article
Of the Constitution aud for the second Section oi s
same Article, aud for the third Section OF the eleventh
Article, viz; All regular sessions OF the General AS
sembiy shall commence on me irst MONDAY oI Jamu-
aud Representatives annually by the electors ~ ter
respective counties or districts on the second Tuesday
the first day Of January next after their election ana
that Of Senators shall continue years and that of
Rrprcsentatiyes one year. The Senators elected in
October next shall hold their Offices for two years. ana
the Representatives elected at the same time shall
hold their oficps for ono year. Provided, that sew
enteen Of the Senators elected on the second
Tuesday Of October 1857 to rtaincd by lot
lhe President Of the Senate may direct, shall hold
their oticc for only one year, and their successors
shall he elected the second Tuesday Of October,
thousand eight hundred and fifty eight, and bien-
nialy thereafter. Whenany county shall have trhc-
that being mmpcd y ten the result shall be equal
20 one more ratios, additional Rcprcscnta,,vess
shall be apportioncd for such ratios mons, NJ 't
sessions of the dcccnninl period IN the ioil9wlng
n"r: If there be only one ratio then irpre,snn,m
tyc shall be allotted to the tenth session oil tc
nial period ....., hal, l., NJ,
fotted tothe ninth and tenth sessions; IL urec I" ~"
eighth ninth and tenth SESSIONS; ffour 10 the seventh
eighth, ninth and tenth; II six, the nfth sixth sy-
enih eighth, ninth, and tenth; II seven =" inc
10 the third, fourth. Gnh sixth, seventh eighth ninth
and enth u nine 70 the second third, i2nr.h, mn, IN
sixth, seventh eighth, ninth and tenth sessions oi inc
docennial period respectively
In determining the number of Senators to which
amy senatorial district might he entitled in any de-
cennia period, by of any fraction Of senate"
rial rnto, the fraction shall be multiplied by five, and
" the rcsultbq equal to sengtoriai ratio an md
ditonal Senator shall b. niiVtt-" ~ -ssid
this ninth and tenth sessions II it be equai Y" twO
such ratios an additional Scuator for the scvehn,
snch district IL three then to the nfth, sixth, scven
eighth. ninth, ond tenth. ~, -, Al,
Ir four, to the third, fourth hfh sixth seventh ,,
eighth ninth and tenth sessons respectively ~ ll'
ainerdmcnt be adopted by tho electors. the conhlS'
entitled to than one member m cluoa ac", ~
both branches Of the Legislature in the fourth nd hIi
sessions of the present 'urvotuial period ns now pro
yidrd shall have u like number Of members in ehcl
branch thereof for each session of the remainder
the present deccnnicl period. ,o,,ys
Sno,Ler or the House of Representatives.
THOMAS II. FORD,
President of the Senate.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
-AEentS Wanted.
List Of Retail Prices of Pens, G.

And all other kinds OF styles at the retail
prices.
To the purchasers Of our Pens we present
numbered Ticket on every dollars worth pur
chased, which entities the holder, by an extra
payment Of % cents on each ticket, to pre-
MUM varying in value from s to $l00. The
premiums consist ofvarious articles Of Jewel
ry, viz: Gold and Silver Watches, Silver Cob
lets, Silver Fruit Baskets, Gold Guard Chains
for ladies'. Lockets, Bracelets, Gents Gold
Fob and Vest Chains, ThimbeS, BreastpinS,
Ear Drops, Studs, Rings, Crosses, &c, none
of which sell for less than ore dollar. Coun-
try purchasers may rely on being as fairly dealt
with, as regards the prices es if they them
selves were present.
have been in operation for three years
and thousands have boTght of MS, and we
have never learned that any one was ever dis
satisfied. This plan affords every opportunity
of obtaining gold watch or some other arti
Gle of jewelry for a trfing sum. All our
pens, pencil cases, &c, are manufactured by
ourselves with great care, and we offer them
at precisely the same prices asked in all
other stores in the city. To agents we offer
the most advantageous Offers, and any ener
geHc person can do well by working for u.s.
We wish agents IN every place in the country
and persons who would like to become such
will please TO address us, and we will send
printed crcul9rs OF fprices terms, &c. We have
no stated periods for distribution. The mo-
ment pen is purchased, the purchaser is en-
titled to receive his premium on the payment
of 25 cents extra. All orders should he ad-
dressed
MERRICK, BENTON & DEAN,
335 Broadway, New York.
N. B. Gold pens repointcd in SUI error
manner. Enclose the pen and 80 cents in p.
o. stamps and the pen will be repointed aud
returned post paid.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
AMENDMENT NO. i.

Ecsolved by the General Assembly OF the State of
Ohio, threc-hfhs Of the members elected TO each
House concurring therein. that it be. and hereby
proposed the electors of this State Ito vote on the
second Tuesday of October next, upon tho approval
projection of the following. amendment an addl-
tional section to article eleven of the Constitutions
Every y which now is, or may hereafter be en-
titled ts than one Senator, Representative
for the residue of the present deccnnial period.
for ali, any portion of any subsequent deccnnnl
period shall be divided into many Senatorial and
Representative districts there he Senators or
Representatives elective in any yaar of the present
or any subsequent decennal period. which districts
shall he of contiguous territory and each d strict
contain nearly ratio for Srna
il attalnable, without violating the herein
given To conguity nf territory. and without div-
ding township election precinct. ward. If any
Representative, or Senatorial district. composed Of
two counties shall by any excess of
population ratio, he entitled to ad ditionnl Rep
resenatvcs or Senators for any portion of the pres
cnt subsequent decenuial le riod. the district
shall be divided into two districts for each portion of
such dozen nial period which shall be contiguous ter
rtory. and each shall contain IA ratio as il at
iainablc without dividing countless
If by of the annexation Of one Senatorial
district to another. there shall be popu-
lation Senatorial ratio which shall he entitled
TO additional Senatorial representation for amy portion
of any decennia period, each district, consti-
tutSd, shall elect one Senator.
Counties shall be divided into districts the conn
~ commissioners or such other board of officers eec-
tive end resident in the proper county may be pro-
vidcd by law. At Least four months prior to the gem
cral election iI 1883. the counties entitled more
than menbcrO Of either hOSse shall Ice diVi1 ed
districts for the residue Of the present dcccnnia pc
Od, and at least four months prior the genera clrc-
tiOn in the first year of each Subsequent decenuial
period, the counties entitled han one member
for all, any portion of such decpnnial pc Rod IN
either or both houses shall be divided into districts
of the district Of oach county shall be published
may he directed by the county commissioners or as
'""y DC proSc'l'od '' Jaw. VAN vopuvs
Speaker OF the Honsc Of Representatives.
THOMAS II. FORD.
President of the Senate.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
Soap and Candle ManufactOry.

THE subscriber has the pleasure to an
nnounce to the citizens of Pomeroy and
vicinity, that he has opened shop on Sugar
Run, near the Tannery, where he will manu-
facture, and keep constantly on hand any
article in his line Of business; and we feel as
Sured that we can give satisfaction to all who
may favor us with a call.
N. B.-All orders attended 10 as soon as
possible. .t.1. .. DAVID GEYER
Pomeroy, Aug. "a, 1s52.-tf.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11

MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIAGE GUIDE,
by DIR. VIM. YOUNG.
MARRIGE GUIDE-YoUNG's GREAT
PHYSIOLOGICAL WORK: Tile POchet .Escu-
LopiuS. or every one his own Doctor, by
VIM. Young, M. d.
1T is written in plain language for The en-
eral reader, and is illustrated with upwards
Of One Hundred Engravings. All young mar
red people, or those contemplating marriage,
and having the least impediment to married
life, should read this book 1t dIscloseS Sc
crets that every one should be acquainted
with; still, it is a book that must be kept
locked up and not lie about the house. 1t
viii be sent to amv one on the receipt of twer-
ty-hve cents. Address DR. WM. YoUNG, i52
Spruce street, above Fourth, Philada., Pa
June 3, lS57-yl.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-08-11
TERMS:

TERMS:
For Full Corrs" iueluding nll dcrartm,rts or Rook
Keeping, Lectures and Penmnnsltip, Invariably in
For Sfity frli course in Indc, Department q"
I'iE PRoiRiEloRS take great pleas sure in ex-
l. pressing their thanks for The gratifying and unprs-
dcnted which have marked the career of their
institution sir co its establishment at the Crpo and
stimulates them to renewed cXcrons IN meet in tho
most efficient manner. the rapidly increasing demands
for practical aud comprehensive course Of merc.n
Princpa IN heavy Bankng and com%orci" ,onsa OF ~"
assisted by educated and omplishcd gentlemen hn
tenn Of CoWHTNG ROOM OF nST,S'on y r, !s
ciscs, NOT ATTAINED BY ANY OTHER INsTlTG-
TlON. Each student, by this new process is drilled
at the DESK, individually, step by step until he has
mastered the whole routine Of an Accountants du-
ties thoroughly though he had served an annrcH
ticcship in some large Commercial House; and thus
are, i'll n great measure, dissipatcd
In addition to our engage nent of acc Ompshed ns-
SSanS, we have also secured the services OF the mos
eminent lecturers in Ohio to lecture on commoreia
copies.
Dur Of instruction is too extended to partic-
WATTS % GT e"t rNrRY i RSoK sEH 4Gg
lures upon comercal History and History Of ESi
mcrcial Products, Commercial Calculations, Politica
Economy, Mercantile Law, Ethics of Trade, Partner
hip, &c,
THE LADIES' DEPA ARTMENT
Is now opened for the receptio of Ladies' No Inst
tuition imparts more thorough or interesting course
in This Department.
In conclusion, would add that we shall nut forth
our best efforts to merit in still more eminent dc.
gree the hatiering reception with which our enter
PRISE mas becn met, AND PLEDGE OURSELVES ISPART
MORE THOROUGH, PRACTICAL CURSE OF MERCANTILE IN
srRutTIoN THAN CAN BE FORMED OTHER MERcAE-
TILE COLLEGE.
Among the many recommendations, We give the fol
lowing:
We, the undersigned, take pleasure in testifyIng
that We are personally acquainted with MIR. Granger
ability as an Accountant, in heavy Commercial and
Banking Houses, which gives him facilities
imparting practical knowledge of Book Keeping,
aud a thorough COmmercal Education
1. J. ALLEN, LII. D.,
President OF Farmers College
LORIN ANDREWS,
President of KeIy on College
To young men who wish TO acquire a tsbusIness Ed
ucaton," We think il affords facilities seldom equai,
ed. Mr.. Granger has the qualification Of thso-
retcal knowledge and aptncss in teaching; added To
practical Counting Room experience, and we fen
confident that graduates from Ills College will be full
competent to keep the most complicated set of Book
y. =. stone, Wholesale and Retail Merchant
j. J. Janney, See'y Board of Control, State Bank
j. +. Park, Book Keeper at u. I. Woodbury,s
ID. Overdicr, Book Keeper at Clinton Bank
&. u. Mason, Book Keeper at J. II. Riley q Co
H. II. Millar, Sec'y Columbus Gas and Coke Co
For full particulars. send for circular.
GRANGER d. ARMSTRONG,
June ,, Is5:-Iy. Proprietors.