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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-22
TO'AGUE SUFFERERsI

CovELL's BEasERINI MIxTuRs is the best Agus
remedy in the world. 1t not !oniy breaks the Chill
but it eradicstes every vcstiss Of the disease from
the system. Hundreds who have used it join with
one in declaring it almost infallible. Procure
bottle Of ittake it according to the directions,
and you may rely on being cured. For sale here by
all Druggists and by the proprietors. /.
Il: A. PORTER / BROTHER,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-22

CHICAGO, Aug. 70.
Flour $6a$6.50. Wheat $lasl.l5 for
No. l to choice Spring Red winter 81 ,25;
White $3.50, l0, 900 bu for 10th Sept. at
$l.2G. Corn 69a72c Oats 43a50c; Barley
65aSsc; Rye Soc; Potatoes 62a75c.
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ASTHMA.

ASI IINI "a.
JONAS WHIrcOAfB's REMEDY.
pREpARED ffom . tisriinuaal Recipe, obtained
l BY the late Jonas Whitcomb, in Europe It
bis case, when s other appliances OF Medical akill
had been abandoned by him. in despak. limo isse
OF purely Asthmatic character, has il Eaied.to give
immediate relief, and it hiss Gus eted many perma-
nent cures. Joseph Burnett & Co., Boston; Pro-
pristo7s. For sale, et $T.oa per bottle. BY /.
7, AZ. 2, y. =. GRAHAM.
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SMoKING.-Gentlemen who are addicted tc tle
habit of smoking will find Burnctts Oriental Tooth
Wash, prepared by Mcssrs. Joseph Burnett & Co.,
fremont street, Boston, excellent detergent. 1t
also imparts tothe breath fragrance peculiarly
aromatic and pleasant.
For sale by J. E. Graham. Price Soc per bottle.
See advertisement in another columns
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1857-08-22


Mn. ErGroa The communication IF "Ctizen'
in your paper of Monday, it appears to me, is te
the point. In my humble opinion it would have
been muck more for the interests of the city had
we had water first and then gas, although both arc
necessary. We would have got along with tn.
kind Of gas no have been using ever since We have
been a corporation. Although not inAamable, vel
lit has cast great light through .treet. stor.
houses and dwellings. +
:. ALLOW me to deviate little. / hear almost ev-
cry day the inquiry what are our future prospects
Being nc prophet, Il will not attempt the answer, but
certain am, had our business and leading mer
ten years ago turned their attention to the encour
agement of manufactures our PROSPECTS to-day
would have been much more hattering. Mechanics
build your towns-they support in great measure
your grocera and dry goods men; therefore the true
policy Is to stimulate manufactures and keep you
money at home and not send east or to Chicago fol
ufactuaed articles, and until this course is pur
sued we may expect to be where we area little be-
hind. DESTINY.
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NOTICE

- NUI1CE.
VFHE subscribers, having sold out their entire
L stock of Furniture TO Sidney +. Sladien, have
this day retired from the concern.
In retiring from business, they chesrfully req
ommend their successor 70 con tipuanoe OF the
public favor. WIN. LITTLE i SON.
Muscatins, July II, 1857. lu
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SIT 81 ST.. Louis, Aug. II.
Flour s5.l5a46.75 for entire range Of
grades. Wheat $la$l.l for spring, SLIP
aa$l:2o for rcd, and ST .25af .27s7.2 for
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Z ii NEW YORK, Aug. 10.
Flour declined 5al0c-$6 .45a37 for en-
tire range of Western grades. Wheat 81 37a
$l.40 for old; new $l.60a31.70 for red,
$l.75a$l.80 for white 60a$l.05; Corn IS
assoc; Oats 59a63o.
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WTLD' LANDS For SALE.

: WILD LANDS FOR SALE.
v for sale.
5000 acres in Minnesota,
1920 +" in Iowa, =
'2,400 |" iii Iowa, Improved.
We have also some of the best and cheapest
improved property inthe city for sale. Call soon:
aug3;d3t WOODRUFF CO.
Enqairer copy
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WI HAVE,oa bands. good assortments of
wv WHITE MARSAILLES QUILTS,
shdeting, OF Pillo " Case Linen, Which We ar olo
sing out cherp ODLS BONN.
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M. COUCH,
Just Received

Just Receivedl ,
AND for sale by GEO. W. .DILLAWAY, No. III
a Second street, . aAtss sssoFtnentof =
Sef-sealing Cans and Jars, :
for preserving fresh Fruit the best thing In tbs
market. Call and sec them.
Muscasine, Aug 10; '57-dlm.
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E Rock Island, Illinois.
J. B. Dougherty and Fay & Stone, Agents here.
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Up consequence Of charging our paper, We have
for bale at this sfice, good hand press of the
> seven column paper. 1t cost, three years ago,
$3.50 At the foundry, but will be sold now for $780,
cash in hand. Also, Foster press, suitable for
six-solumn paper. Price, $175. Address
JOHN NAHIN.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

: We are closing out for cash eur entire stock OF
Bareges, Lawns and Embroideries at cost to- make
10 am for our Fall supply. / s. o. &B.s
jnly15-daw @
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i1As' RECEIVED THIS DAY BY EXPRESS,
II 5 nice assortment Of !.Y
Plain, Barred asa Dotted Muslins,
A full lire of Chifdrens' Hose,
Buff, Pink, and Blue Chdmbray Ginghams,
We are also in receipt of second supply
thots fne, fngerless Lace Mitts.
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Aug. IA WITT
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-06-04
All Depends ON the Religion.

A few days since a certain minister of a
certain Episcopal church, in certain village,
not far from Buffalo, started in his buggy to
fulfill an appointment in town some twenty
miles distant. He had driven but few miles
when ne discovered that his horse was quite
lame, and as the evidence began to draw nigh,
he deemed it best to stop for the night. In a
short time he came to farm house, in front
of which yeoman, considerably advanced in
years, was standing, when the following con-
versation took place:
Minister--Can you .ell me. my friend, how
far it is to house of entertainment?
Yeoman-Well, if you mean tavern. mis-
ter, about twenty miles but if you mean a
house of entertainment, we have one ourselves.
MiEister-Ah, very good, my horse is quite
lame, as yen see, and l am somewhat ia.
tigued myself. Can you accommodate US for
the night?
feoman-Waal, yes, we can accommodate
you, but il you are clergyman, must tell
you that the fare you win get depends on your
religion.
Minister-How so, good sir?
Yeonaan-Why, you see, If minister is a
good Presbyterian, we give him the best we
have got; if he is Baptist or a Methodist he
gets pretty good living but if he is an Epis-
copalian he can't expect much. We don't
think much OF Episcopalians out this way.
Minister-(smiling.) Well, my friend, /
am sorry to know that your prejudices are 50
deeply imbedded; am an Episcopalian clsr-
gyman, and l suppose must content myself
with picked up meal; but let me assure you
OF one thing my horse is the blasst Presbyter-
ian you erer saw.
The yeoman was not so obtuse that he did
not discover and appreciate the minister's joke
"a joke which, by the way, procured both for
man and beast the best that the farmers larder
and barn afforded.-[ Yankee Notions.
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GENERAL HoUsToN's PRESCRIPTION TO A
"BoRE. ."-Amsng the guests at the st. Mich
olas Hotel, New York, recently, was General
Sam. Houston, of Texas. General Houston is,
as all his acquaintances well know, fond of
mirth and fun, and in short is what Doesticks
would call P. b., perfect brick. The Gem
eral, however, entertains al, intense hatred for
that species of human beings called s'bores.''
One OF these gentry, good natured but soft
headed chap, regular button holder, cornered
him at his hotel. He had managed to be in
troduced to him by gentleman the day pre-
vious.
"General," said the bore, after he had both
cred Mr.. Houston out of all patience, 81 wish
You would do me one favor. A man of your
eminence is so competent
"Well, what is it ?0 replied Mr.. Houston,
rather curtly.
"Well, you see, Mr.. Houston, you are such
an eminent man, such a."
"Neyer mind that, what co you want to
know ?''
"Excuse me, but person Of your abilities
and distinction must be aware -
81 am somewhat in haste," interrupted the
badgered Senator, spray come to the point at
once.n
swell, then, give me the secret of your sue
cess in life--how you rose in position as you
have done."
"Oh but that wouldn't benefit you any.
can tell you how you can rise in the world if
you wish"
"That's just it" was the reply; "Just what
was trying to get at.''
"Well, sir, I'll tell you. Undertake to ap-
proach sore headed bull with a red scarf on
your neck. I'll guarantee your upward pro-
gress Immediately nth, completion of the ex-
peliment.'
The eutton-hoder collapsed, showed his hat
Oh his head, and walked sorrowfully away,
while a cluster Of gentlemen near by, who had
overheard the conversation, fairly screamed
with laughter.
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The solid rock, which turns the edge of th e
chisel, bears, forever, the impress of the leaf
and the ac orn, received long, long since, ere
it had become hardened by time and the ele-
ments. IL we trace back to its fountain, the
mighty torren. which fertilizes the land with
its copious stream, or sweeps over il with de-
vastating flood, we shall find 1t dripping n
crystal drops, from some messy srevice, among
the distant hills; so, too, the gentle feelings and
affections that enrich anc adora the heart, and
the mighty passions that sweep away all the
barriers Of the soul, and desolate society, may
have sprung up in the infant bosom, in The
sheltered retirement of home. s.Ishould have
been an atheists" said John Randolph, 'sie it
had not been for onerecollection, and that was
the memory of the time, when my departed
mother used to take my hands in hers, and
caused me. on my knees, to say sour Father
which art in Heaven.''
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-06-04

Some one writing for the Masonic Mirror
has drawn pretty picture of home-lo loving,
child-loving mother
"We must draw a line, are. broad linz
between her and the frivolous butterfly OF
fashion, who flirts from ball to opera and mar
ty, decked in rich robes, and followed by
tain as heartless as herself-she. who. for
getful of the holy task assigned her. neglect.
Ing those who have been given in her charge.
and leaves them to the care of hirelings, while
she pursues her giddy round Of amusements.
Not so with cur home mother, blessin be on
her head. The heart warns to see her in her
daily outline Of pleasant duties.
How pleasant she sits, day after day. sha-
ping and sewing some little article for use and
adornment for her little flockl And how
proud and pleased is each little recipient Of
her kindness. How the little faces dimp,e
with pleasure, and the bright eyes grow still
brighter, as mamma decks them with her own
hands in the new dress she made How much
warmer and more comfortable they feel If
mamma wraps them up before they go to
school! No one but her can warm the mitts
and overshoes, or the comforters around their
necks.
There is peculiar char about all she does.
the precious mother. They could not sleep.
nay for that matter, she could not, if she failed
to visit their chamber, and with her own soft
hands arrange them comfortably before they
slept. Her heart thrills with gratitude to her
Creator as she looks on those sweet, bloom
ing faces, and when their PRAYERS are done,
lmprints good night kiss on each rosy mouth.
1t may be, too, tear will start for the LITTLE
nesting bird in its chill, narrow bed, for whom
her maternal care is no longer needed. II
sleeps, though the sleet and snow descend, and
the wild winter howls around his head. II
needs no longer her tender care! A mightier
arm enfolds it, 1t is at rest. She feels and
knows that it is right, and Sends meekly to
the hand that sped the shaft, and turns with
warmer love, if it be possible, to those little
ones who are left to love. How tenderly she
guards them from danger, and, with strong,
untiring love, she watches by their bedside
when they are i'll.
Blessings be on the gentle, home-loyine
mother. Angels will look with love upon her
acts. Her childen will rise up and call her
blessed, and the memory of her kindly deeds
will enfold her as garment.o
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A Scene in..New York.

The following narrative is given in Paris
ian paper, treating of the gradual extinction
of savage life upon this continent
The office of the "Courier des Erats Unis D,
the French paper in New York, is thronged
every day with Indians, who come to ask for
admission into civilized life.
One day there entered Camanche. The
tribe of Camanches Is the mos, uarlike in
America.
"Pale face" saidAhc Indian, care YOU the
editor of the "Cour'er des Etats Unis?n
eyes," said the pale face, sezlng chair
to hold as rampant between him and his Wis.,
itor until he had declared his intentions.
The Camanche smiled
"Lower yonr weapon" said he. ssI come
to smoke with you the calumet of peace
Henceforth follow the war path no more.-
| am weary of winter hunts in Arkansas and
summer ravagings in Texas. | would prefer to
brush your boots for living. Stand aside! Let
Inc pass in your dressing room to wash off
my war paint. / will leave my tomahawk.
meanwhile, on your table,"
So saying, he passed into the editors private
apartment.
Enter Cherokee.
"Pale-facep said he, "are you the editor
of the ssCourier des Etats unis?u
"Red-face, aml''
"Ah, have often read your brilliant arti-
cies while reposing in the midst of the p1 Aries.
after my hunt for the grizzly bear and the BIZ
son! The reading of your paper has converted
me. come to you, as friend, to undertake
my civilization.D
"Friend from the wilderness, wilr'
"Thank you! and as pledge of good inten-
tions, here is my collection of scalps. which,
in various late encounters, have taken from
the enemies. One-that is quite fresh, you
see-I have just taken, as l came up stairs,
from the Office clerk belowo
"What! How? Why, red-face, you don't
mean to say you have scalped my head
clerk ?''
"Of course do. He sounded the war
whoop by refusing TO let me come unannounced
to your presence. 1t was my duty to the
honor of my tibe to scalp him for such an in
suit"
"t h, red man!-to scalp man is to wrong
him 20
"Ah! ah !-unles. he is your enemy! But
crlticise no more my manners, till you have
civilized me. From to-day will cease scalp
ing and brush your boots for my living.o
The Cherokee stood aside, and entered a
Delaware an Anache a Rlack foot a p;orca
Nose, and Sioux.
All brought bear-skins, war-clubs, s,alps,
and bows and arrows, and in their various di-
alects they cried:
"Civilize us, and we will brush your boots!''
And suddenly with one thought, they pre-
cipitated themselves upon the boots of the ed
itor, and fought for the possession of them
with such fury that they were all soon dead
upon the loor!''
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LAW of NEWSPAPERS.

j. Subscribers who do not give express notice the
rntrary. are considered wishing TO continue their
uhscription.
2. III Ifsubscribcrs order the disconnuance of their
periodicals the publisher may continue to send them
until all arrearages paid 4.
u IL subscribers neglect refuse to take their pc
riodcals from the Office to which they are directed
they are held responsible till they have settled the BILL
and ordered them discontinued
a. II subscribers remove to other places without in
forming the publishers and the papers are sent TO the
former direction, they are held responsible.
D. The Courts have decided that refusing to take pc
riodca from the Office, removing and leaving them
uncaed for, Is PRINA FAcA evidence sf intentional
frand.
tTT Postmasters neglecting to inform publishers
when papers are not taken from the Office lay them
solves liable topay the subscription.
also their duty In such cases TO notify the pub
Usher thar the papers not taken by those they
are senl TO- and the why they are not If ksown
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ANEcDorE OF REV. j. AxLEY.-Mr. An
ley was preaching upon conformity TO the
world among Christians, partclarly in FASH
ionable dress. He had sort of colloquv W tn
an imaginary apologist, in the other end of the
church. After some discussion, the latter is
heard to say:
"But, sir, some of your Methods. preach
ers themselves dress in fashionable STYLE. and
in air and manner, enact the dandy"
sob, no, my friend, that cannot be. Meth-
odist preachers know their calling better
They are men of more sense than that, and
would not stoop so low as to disgrace them
selves and the sacred Office they hold by such
gross Inconsistency of character"
SWELL, sir, il you wont take my word for IL.
just look at those yourg preachers in the pull
pit behind you."
Mr.. Axley turned Immediately around, with
seeming surprise, and facing two or three
rather fasEionably dressed junior preachers
seated in the rear of the pulpit, he surveyed
each of them from head TO foot, for two or
three minutes, while they quailed under the
writhirg glance Of his keen and penetrating
eye; then turning again to the congregation,
and leaning little forward over the front of
the desk, with his arm extended, and his eyes
also fixed on the apologist, at the further end
of the church, he said in a subdued tone, yet
distinctly enough by all present:
"F you please, SIR, ~eql drop the subject"
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Srlrft gtorp.
THE SNOW STORM.
"A TALE FROM THE nussr.sor rousukr

"A TALE FROM THE RussIANoF poUsHKINEs
About the year 1911, a period so memorab bic
in the history Of Rassa, there lived on his do
main Of Ncnarad Of rich proprietor nam ed
Gabrilovitrh. He wa. noted for his kind dis
position and hospitable habits. His house was
at all times pen 10 his { lends ard neighbors,
who resorted there in the evening 1.-The elder
ones in order to enjoy quiet game of cards
with their host and his wife. Petrowna. the
younger, in the hope of gaining the good graces
Of Mari, fair girl of seventeen, the only
child and heiress of Gabrilovitch.
Mari used to read French romances, and, as
tsN natural and necessary consequence, was
deeply in love. The object Of her affection was
an Amos, penniless young ensign belonging TO
the neighborhood, and then at home on leave,
who returned her love with equal ardor. II is
Ecarcely necessary to ad! that the young la
dy's parents had strictly forbidden her to think
Of such an alliance; and whenever :hcy met
the lover they received him with about that
amount Of friendliness which they would be-
slow on an ex-collector of taxes. Our young
lovers, however managed to keep up cores
psndence, ard used to meet in secret beneath
the shadow Of the pine grove or the old chap.
el. On those occasions, they, of course, vowed
eternal constaucy, accused fate of unjust rig
OF, and formed various projects. AT length
they naturally came to the conclusion that, as
the will ct cruel parents opposed their mar
riage, they might very well accomplish it in
secret. ItWas the young gentleman who first
propounded this proposition, which was most
favorsbiy received by The young lady.
The approach Of winter put a stop 10 their
interviews, bu. their correspondence went on
with increased frequency and fervor. In each
of his letters Oladimer Nicolevitch conjured
his beloved to leave her home and consent.to
q private marriage. "We will disappear" !"
he said, ssfor short times then, one day, we
.wjl. throw ourselves at our parents feet,
who, touched by our heroic constancy, will
exclaim. ssChildren come to our arms p For
long time Mari heskated. At length it was
agreed that Gu certail day she should not
appear at sspper, but retire early 10 her room
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Nortrp.
The Convert.

BY MIss IT. NJ. sUSEs
The sun was fading from the West,
The shadows fell around,
The golden hand Of twilight hour,
Came sweeping Ger the ground.
And from o'er head 1t entered there,
Through windows stained, and bright,
On chapel floor aud altar pure,
The food Of crimson light
And holy eve seemed holier here,
In Goa'sown sacred fame.
So calm and still, So peaceful all,
Ills presence seemed to reign
The lamp OF Faith burnt bright and clear,
As keeping watch aronnd,
The silence was unbreken all,
W human voice or sound.
but suddenly door unclasped,
Aad entered softly there
priest, with maiden by his side,
o,gent,e Form and fair
courage seemed within her heart,
Tho pale the youthful cheek,
Upon the ground were downward cast
The eyes SO dars and meek
She'd come to yield one Christian faith,
La which for years she'd grown,
Aud to another bind her heart,
And claim Il as her own.
Conversion broke the olden chain,
To forge another so new,
Whose links her mind had learned to think
Were brighter and more true
The altar's fount she reached and kneit
With reverence and with love,
And angels saw truth In her heart,
While gazing from above.
Aud by her side in priestly robe,
With calm and peaceful brow,
The holy man his station kept
TO register each VOW.
Ills voice was low, tho frm and clear
Each whispered echo fell,
And fcryently shc seemed to breathe
As in = sacred spell.
1he s~ilighi shadows DER her swept,
With their radiance bright,
She secn'd the figure of saint,
Portrayed in golden light
The scene was one the artist well
Might love TO pencil out,
The snDlighi and the chapel there
With kneeling form deyout.
A subject well deserving thought,
A picture bright twonld be
0fbeauiy rare to gaze upon,
Of faith and purity.
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An Inquisitiye Yankee.

A gentleman riding in an Eastern railroad
car which was rather sparsely supplied with
passengers, observed in seat before him, a
lean, slab sided Yankee; every feature in his
face seemed to ask question, and little cir;
cumstance soor proved that he possessed a
most ''inqulring mind" Before him, occupy-
ing an entire seat, sat a lady dressed in deep
black, and after shifting his position several
times, and maneuvering to get an opportunity
to look into her face, he at length caught her
eye.
. "In afIliction ?''
eyes, sill, }" responded the lady.
"Parent Father or mother %,
"No. sir.''
"Child, Perhaps?- boy or girl?''
mo, sir, not child-I have no children,
Husband, then, expect?''
'.Yes," was the curt answer.
"Hum !-cholery Pa tradin' man NAV be?,,
"My husband was seafaring man-the cap
tair Of a vessel. He didn't die Of cholera :he
was drowned.''
'soh, drowned, eh?" pursued the inquisitor,
aesitating for brief instant.
"Save his chist2"
eyes, the vessel was saved, and my hus-
bands effects" said the widow.
"Was they9 asked the Yankee, his eyes
Frightening up. "Pious man?o
she was member of the Methodist church..
The next question was little delayed, but
it came.
"Dont you think you have great cause 20
be thankful that he was pious man and saved
his chist ?''
81 do" said the widow, abruptly, and turn
ell her head to look out Of the window. The
indefasigable "pump" changed his position,
held the widow by his glit,erirg eye once
more, and pronounced one more query, in a
lower tone, with his head slightly inclined
forward, over the back of the seat: ssWas you
calculating to get married again?n
"Sir," said the widow, Indignantly, ayou
are impertinent % And she left her seat and
took another on the other side Of the car.
"'Pears to be little hufy.'' said the inef-
fable bore. Turning to our narrator behind
him:
"What did they make you pay for that UNI
brella you've got in yonr hand2"