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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13


SENATOR HARLAx's SPEEon.--Mr. Harlan,
one Of the Senators from this State, recent
y made . speech in Congress on the subject
Of Kansas. A Washington correspondent
says it was one Of the best speeches made in
the 6enase this session, If not'the very best.
Mr.. Harlan's opsn and naaly position on
Kansas AFFAIR." Is in noble contrast to that
Of Senator Joass. A correspondent Of the
Burlington A6sssys thus alludes. to the
close Of Mr.. Harlan's speech.
6 The close Of his speech was beautiful,
and ON taking his seat there were three dis
tinet attempts ct applause. He had hardly
ta&ep his seat when Senators Seward, Hale,
pbapdler and others, approached him and
2Sye, him their hands. Your other Senator,
Jones, at nsar during the whole
III and vas N attentivc littsnsr 70 it.'
2 &HXI IA .ss<Sx .77<3F fittsii n psi
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13


W The Democracy North have been as
surfing the people in general, with bowling
vehemence, that Kansas never could, would
or should be slave State. What do they
think Of Mr.. Buchanan's emphatic declara-
ton:
&C 1t has been solemnly adjudged by the
highest judicial tribunal that slavery exists
in Kansas by virtue of the United States
Kansas is, therefore, at this moment, as
much a slave State as Georgia or South
Carolina"
STURGEON ON DANCING The Rev. Mr..
Spurgeon has discovered that dancing is a
very healthy exercise, and 20 be commended,
but it is the dancing of ladies with gentle
men that is SO Objectionable, and So he re-
commends that they practice the entertain
ment separately. We fear that this arrange
ment will not tind much favor with either
sex. A ladies' quadrlle is pretty enough !;
but what shall be said of eight fellows with
beard on their faces grimly doing Lite ia
pursuit OF health and qualification. How-
ever, there is nothing like novelty, and the
least that the aristOcrats who are advertised
as patronising Mr.. Spurgeon, and who would
condemn the "vulgar curiosity" of humber
sermon hunters, can do is to try his plan at
their own Reunions. "He-quadrilles, She
polkas," would make good card of invita-.
ton. Surely the titled patrons of this indi-
vidual are not going to discredit him by
showing that his labors produce no fruit
London Eers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

REVEALS IN THE NJ E. CHURon.-There
is scarcely Methodist Church in Ohio that
is not enjoying a gracious revival of religion
at the present time. More than 400 in the
city of Cleveland have Been converted this
winter in thi, branch of the Church. In the
State of Ohio it is calculated that fifty or
sixty thousand have already been converted
this present winter, and the good work still
continues to 60 on. The style OF Methodist
preaching and mode Of presenting truth
seem to be eminently adapted to the times.
The doctrine of free saliva ton seems to find
favor with the people. and the word of God
to run and be glorlfed.- Cleveland Herald,
lOth
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

state Temperance Convention.
We copy from the Desmoines correspon-
dence of the Davenport Gazette the follow
ling notice of the State Temperance Conven-
ton at the capital on the 81 inst:
The State Temperance Convention, yes
terday. passed the platform Of principles as
| to total abstinence from Intoxicating liquors,
as beverage, that was adopted at the
North American Temperance Convention,
in Cbicag last autumn; and also series
of resolutions, and memorial to the Legs-
lature, in favor Of the present Prohibiiory
law, which, as amended last winter, is
deemed rs good law a. we could GET
Besides. stability in liquor law legislation, a.
on other subjects, is most desirable, and not
continual change. 1t may not be generally
known the State Printer made capital mis-
take in the prohibiting law, b. inserting
sec. 9th for 10th, which, OF course, the cod.
| flyers and legislature will see corrected, but
| it does not make void the statute. The law
| is working we'll IN Maha>ka county, and
soine other parts whore it is put in force
But no law will put itself into operation.
| 1t may not be apprehended fully, that the
| law, as amended, makes it the duty of every
sheriff, Justice, or other civil office to COM
plain of and prosecute every known violater
| of it, and if he does not do it, he may be
prosecuted, fined and disqualified from hold
! ing his office Let the friends Of temperance
therefore, rally and memorializc the legiSla-
ture not to meddle with the law, bat leave
it as it is, till it has fair trial of two
years, now that the License law, as q miser-
able substitute, is declared null aud void.
Judge Mcllenry, and four Others were ap'
pointed State Committee to call another
convention, at their discretion.
The Judge. lately from the District Court
Bench of kentucky, is whole, hearted tom
perance man, of good legal abilities, and ia
welcome accession to the strength OF the
cause OF Temperance in Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

MEN WHO VoTED For SLAVERY IN KANSAS
The board of Commissioners to investi-
gate election frauds, lately sitting at Leav-
enworth, made the singular discovery that
among the voters at the VIGOROUSLY bogus
Kickapoo poll on the 2lst Of Dec. were
William H. Seward, Jno. c. Fremont, Hor-
nee Greeley, G. w. Brown, of the Herald Of
Freedom, ]. W. Denver, (the Governor,
who had ouly arrived in the Territory the
day previous, and was then fifty miles of, }
Thomas II. Benton, Thomas F. Marshall,
Edwin Forrest (his first appearance on a
Kansas stage, and John Herndon-and all
voted tor the .Constitution with slavery"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

TIE STRUGGLE IN CONGRESS-. - 1t will be
seen by our Congressional summary that
Mr.. Harris proposition has been adopted in
the House. This is triumph over the Ad-
ministration. The final result of the strug
gle over the Lecompton Constitution is,
however, still in doubt. The Senate is un-
mistakenly in favor Of that Infamous meas
ure, while there is reason to fear that the
meagre majority against it in the House may
yet be overcome by the persistent efforts Of
the President and his Cabinet. 1t is said
that members of the Cabinet may be seen
daily electioneering for the infamy just as
they did for the Nebraska bill previous tc
its passage.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13
LAGER BEER NOT AN INroxIcArIN

LAGER BEER NOT AN INTOXICATING
DRlNK.-Such was the decision Of a ury
in New York the other day in case where
a man had been prosecuted for selling
liquor without a license. The testimony
went TO show that there was only three
per cent. of alcohol in lager beer, and the
Judge instructed the jury that it was not
an intoxicating drink within the meaning
of the statute. ........' ....
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13
w There is a very good reason for di.

WsB There Is very good reasbn Tot DIS
crsditing Florence money. For more thar
a month, specie payments have been re-
fused at the counter of the bank, and the
absquatulating members of the late legisla-
ture who assembled at Florence, passed q
special act authorizing the bank of Florence
to suspend for six months. Its bills are now
universally refused in this Territory, no one
having any confidence in the concern.-
Onsaha Ne57askisS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

nag An old Revolutioner says that of all
the solemn hours he ever saw, that occupied
in going home one dark night from the
Widow Bem's, after being told by her
daughter Sally that he needn't come again.
was the most solemn.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

0Y We see by the Keoknk papers that
Judge Clagget has returned home from his
abors at the Capital, very much elated that
he Legislature did not and will not impeach
him. Aprivate letter, dated Jan. 3Oth, says:
"Clagget will be censured. am told, but not
accused. This l can hardly believe, because
think it wrong to censure. | think they
can only either excuse or accuse. "-Hd,Okeye.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

81 1t is automatically known in Wash
ington that Gov. Denver has written to the
President advising against the acceptance Of
the Lecompton constitution. Gov. Denver
says that its acceptance will undoubtedly
bring on civil war.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

RAILROADS. = There are twenty-six thou
sand two hundred and ten miles of railroad
now in operation in the United States.
There are seven States that have over
1000 miles of railroad, as follows:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13
The Codifying Csnmi . on.

The act or resolution appointing COM
mittee to draft for the use of the two houses
code for civil and criminal procedure is in
the following words
"Wm. Smyth, Of Linn county, W. I. Bar
ker, OF Dubuque county, and 9. Ben. OAR
win, Of Desmoines county, be and are here
by appointed Commissioners to draft and
report to the Judiciary Committee Of the
TIVE houses a code of civil and criminal pro-
oedure; and also to report such changes as
may seem necessary to harmonic existing
laws and adopt them to the new constitution;
and said commissioners to revise and codi-
fy the general laws of the State so far as
practicable, and report the same in the sew
eral parts through the judiciary committees
to the Legislature as speedily as practicable;
and that after the same shall have been en-
acted as laws of the General Assembly, that
said commissioners shall arrange and index
all of the general laws into one volume, to
be published by order Of the General Assem-
bly,; said volume to contain all general laws
in force in the State"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

AN ANCIENT GRADUArE.-A member
of Congress once made request 10 Sec.
rotary Marcy, for the appointment OF a
certain learned gentleman TO post in some
home or foreign Office. One after another
of the gentleman's credentials were open
ed-one setting forth his knowledge Of
Hebrew, another of Greek, third of
Latin, and SO on, as letter afte. letter
was exar ined, down TO perfec, knowl
edge of all the modern languages. "A
most extraordinary man!'' sad the Fec
rotary, looking up from under his spec
tacles, upon his high, bread forehead.
.'Why. sir, that man NEST lave graduated
at the Tower of Babel!''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

AN EDITOR SoLD.-The Springfield Nom
pareil got up nice little story about Mr..
B. r. Andy leading astray the young men
of that village, and swindliDg them out of
their money. The editor of the Columbus
Fact snapped at the bait and swallowed it
after the following fashion:
.'ExPosURE.-The Springfield Nonpareil
notices the case of Mr.. B. r. Andy, mailing
from New York, who has swindled the cit
liens of Springfield pretty extensively. Be
on your guard, for wis a time when such
as'this Andy will seek to live by knavery
rather than by honesty and industry"
We rather think that the Fact man had
imbibed too much bad b-r- andy, when he
was sold so thoroughly by the Nonpareil.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

GTThe Governments Treasury Notes are
selling at a discount in New York.
When Buchanan's Administration came
into power, the Treasury was running over
with millions Of surplus dollars; nop, his
Administration having been in power less
than year, the Treasury isnot only emp.
ty, but its notes 90 begging for buyers!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

WHAT IT'S MADE Up Or.-The census
Of the United States shows that we have
two million mel chants, sixty>fonr thous-
and mason,, and nearly two hundred thous.
and carpenters. We have fourteen thous.
and bakers to make our bread; twenty
four thousand lawyers to set US oy the
ears; forty thousand doctors to "kill or
cure" and fifteen hundred ediors to keep
tbs motley mass in order, by the power Of
pubic opinion, controlled and manufac-
tured through the press.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

The WORLD DOES MovE.-When the Ne
braska Bill was passed, says the Dubuque
Tribune, Iowa had two Democratic Repre-
sentatives in Congress and two Democratic
Senators IN the Senate. Not quite fou-
years has passed by, and what has she now9
In the House there are Samuel K. Curtis
and Timothy Davis, both staunch Republic
cans; in the Senate are James Harlan and
James W. Grimes, two of the MODEST aud
best Republicans of the land. Truly, the
world does move.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

A TREMENDOUS IDEA.-A member Of
the Academic DIES Sciences of Paris. who
is also an eminent chemist, has inverted
an apparatus which he thinks will enable
human beings to breathe as freely at the
bottom of the sea as on the surface Of the
earth. He proposes to form an association
for collecting all the treasure now lying
at the bottom of the ocean, and estimates
at about $500, 100000 sterling the har-
vest tc be cleaned on the route between
England and India alone.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

PLAGUING THE INvENroRs.-The Demo-
cratic press is becoming very tired of the
Kansas question. The Memphis Appeal
calls it troublesome" and 'sa bore to pews-
paper readers" No doubt. This is a re
cent thing, however. From the time Doug
las invented the Kansas Nebraska cheat, and
the Democratic party saw that it was good
thing to rally a party in the North and
South "a wonderful invention with two
faces, each very bewitching to the particu-
lar section for which it was designed, re-
gardless Of future consequences, they at
once, and with due accord, embraced it.
With it, they succeeded in the main in elect.
ing President who was for Free Kansas in
the North, and for Southern rights IN the
South. This was all very well. But the
sequel is coming now. No wonder they
think it troublesome" and {" bore 1t
bores with big auger. 1t has bor:d Mr..
Buchanan SO effectually that the people of
this country are enabled to see through him
with the utmost iacility.-Nashville Isnn.)
Rep. Banner.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-02-13

YEAs-Messrs. Anthony, Ayers, Bates, Bauder,
Belknap, Bennett, Campbell, Casey, Cassaday, of
haska, Cavanaugh, Clark, of Des Moines, Clark, of
Dubuque, Clarke of johnson, Clune, Crawford. Cur
tbs, Davis, Dews Gray, duiberson, Harmon, Jackson,
johnson, Lambert, Laney, Lundy, Mahoney, Nc
Cormick, Mllliser, Millsap, Morgan, Person, Rich
bull. VAIN, Watts, Woodward, Wright-44.
NAYs-Messrs Beal, Bradley, Carpenter, Cooley,
Coll ms, Dana, Dewey, Foster, Grimes, Cue, McCra-
ry, McGrew, Willard, Norman, Prentiss, Rankin,
Reitzel, Scott, Storms, Streeter, Wilson, Mr. Speak
cr-2S.
ABSENT OR NOT VorING-Messrs. Alger, Drum
mond, Edwards, Mitchell and Sewers.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-29

HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-We learn from the
Traveller that on Wednesday, about o'clock,
as Mr.. John Demar was returning from the de-
pot OF the Fischburg Railroad, and while walk
ing beside his horse on lonely road, some dis
tancelfrom the centre OF Concord, he was met by
q man who demanded his money. To this de.
mand he answered that he had none for him.
The robber tried to strike him. but in this he was
much mistaken, for by we'll directed blow Of the
Est he was laid on the ground, and received
good beating but two more robbers coming from
the other side Of the road, MIR. d. was overpow
cred, and in turn received many blows, and three
stabs from knife, which, fortunately. did not
reach his body so to injure him, but no doubt
they were intended for final ones, as they cut
completely through two heavy coats and very
thick vest. His escape from death may be con
sidered miraculous.
During the hght one of the robbers obtained
Mr. DIS watch, but the guard held, and he was
enabled to regain it BY powerful blow Of his fist,
the only weapon be had finally the robbers fed
It is supposed through fear, or else from the warm
reception they had met, and Mr.. D. fastened
home.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-29

CRIMINAL COURT. - Thursday, Jan. 2S.-
Charles F. Whiuemore of Fitchburg, for larceny
of COW from josiah Page of Westminster. YER
die: guilty. Devens and Merriam for the defend
ant.
Same. for larceny of COW from Joseph Dins-
more of Lunenburg, verdict guilty. Deyens and
Merriam for the defendant.
William McLachlan of Clinton, for having
burglarious implements in his possession, with
intent to break into the stoee of o. A. Smith in
Clinton, now on trial George F. Very for the
defendant.
McLachlan pleaded guilty to an Indictment
against him for maintaining nuisance under the
act of 1866 5st.l5
Joseph Binns of Clinton, jointly indicted with
McLoehlan in the indictment now on trial. plead.
ed guilty and he also pleaded guilty to an in.
dictment for attempting to break into aud enter
the store of o. A. Smith.
BoylstOn Sylvester Of Fitchburg, having plead
ed guilty to five several indictments against him
for larceny, was sentenced to the State Prison
for FIVE years. .r -rt--
Charles F. Whittemore was sentenced to the
Srate Prison for two years, upon two of the in
dctments upon which he has been committed.
He was not sentenced upon the other indictment
against HIM, for the reason that exceptions have
been filed
James Whittemore of Fi,chburg was sentenced
to the House of Correction for ten months, for
larceny of a COW.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-29

The molasses market has become
quite active. number of distilers having
made their appearance. This activity has been
brought about chiefly by concessions on the
part of holders. In New York muscovado
has receded TO Is cents for common qualities.
and 10 TO 20 cents for better grades. New
Orleans arrives quite freely and isselling at "a
to 20 cents, comparatively low price. .r
The st. John New Brunswicker an.
nounces the marriage of distinguished cou-
pie Ms. S'avin, widow of Patrick Slavin,
who was executed on the 9Th of last month
with the full appreciation of the public) to
Jacob Arthur, who was tried last year for
rape and honorabiy acquired.
Breslin, the defaulting Democratic
State Treasurer of Ohio, is making a spead in
Hamilton, q. W., where he now resides. The
Buffalo Express learns that he has recently
purchased church in that city for $4,000, but
whether he intends to devote the remainder
of his life to repentance, or intends convert
ing it into theatre, is uncertain.
The rare spectacle of lunar rainbow
was witnessed at Philadelphia on Monday
evening. The Gdzettee says "it was painted
upon bank Of gauzy clouds, and though less
brilliant, was scarcely less beautiful than the
most gorgeous celestial pyrothecnica display
gotten up by the majestic sun. 1t lasted for
about twenty. five minutes"
The Plymouth Mass Rock learns
''that efforts are being made by the de-
scendants Of Edward Winslow to have a gath
ering of the winslow family in Plymouth,
IN August next"
On Saturday night, nineteen sheep
were destroyed in yard of John IL. Cook. IN
Westhampton, by dog belonging to one of
his neighbors. Tho dog was "token in the
act" and will undoubtedly pay the death
penalty The sheep were valued at 800.
Mr.. Calvin Post of Winthrop, Conn.
shot an owl the other day, which measured
seven feet from "dp to tip" MIR. Post set
trap for the bird, who he mistrusted had late
ly been making free with his hens owl put
his foot Ia it, and while thus held by the ties
Of earth was shot through the head.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-29
FOUR DAYS
Lat er from Europe.
SAFETY OF THE STEAMSHIP ARIEL
Attempt ON THE bIFR oF LOUIS NAPOLEON.


HALIFAX Jan. Craftsmanship Canada.
from Liverpool 10th inst, arrived here this
morning. rhe news by this arrival is three
days later, and is unimportant.
The Vanderbilt steamship Ariel, Capt. Lud-
low, which left Southampton for New York
on the 3lst ult., broke her main shaft when
some days out. and put back to Cork under
sail, which port she reached on the 10Th inst.
She reports having experienced very severe
weather
An attempt had been made OF the life of
the Emperor Napoleon, but it had failed,
though proiectile had pierced his hat.
The Leviathan had been pushed nearly to
the end of the launching ways. Little else
would be done till the high tides Of January
float her.
The London Money Market was easy. The
Bank Of England had reduced the rate of dis.
count to five per cent.
Messrs. C. T. Gray & Sons, of London, in
the Canadian trade, have suspended.
The American barque Adriatlc, which was
confscated by the court at AK, for coming in
contact with the steamer LyonnaIs, had es-
cuped from Marseilles.
A new Spanish Ministry had been organ
lied.
News from India one week later, had been
received, but there is nothing further from
Cawnpore, owing to the interruption of the
mails between Bombay and Calcutta.
COMMERCIAL.
Liverpool COtton-Saes tf the week IS COO bales the
market closing at decline fair and midding
qualtti s. The lower grades re less affected
6resdstuds The market was dull, with declining
tendency.
Provisions q1et.
Money. Tn London Money Market was slightly easier
Consols closed at 9}s 943 for money
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-29

HIGHWAY ROBBERY. - We learn from the
Transcript that on the evening of the 10Th, as
Mr.. William Ellis was returning to Marlboro
from birmingham, when passing through short
piece of woods, young man suddenly sprung
from the bushes and seized his horse by the head.
Mr.. Ellis sprung from his buggy and knocked
him down, when his comrade started fiom the
woods at Mr.. Ellis. md ordered him to stop, or
he would instantly blow his brains out. Mr.. E.
jumped into his buggy, when the report of pis
toll started his horse in rapid fight, leaving the
would-be robbers to oyertake him at their leisure
On reaching home he found bullet had passed
through his hat within an inch of his head.
Mr.. Ellis is stone mason and road contractor,
and it was supposed would have his pay for build
ing piece OF road in birmingham. .
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-29

Tue AMERICAN PARTY IN CONNECTICUT AT
. meeting, Of members of the American party in
Earlfird, on Monday evening, resolution in
favor Of calling State Convention of the Amer
leans Of Connecticut to nominate ticket for
State officers upon platform which shall dis
tinctly recognize the principles OF the American
party, was unanimously adopted. This meeting
grew out of feeling of dissatisfaction with the
action Of the late American Republican, or "Un-
ion' convention at Hartford. which in its resolu.
tons ignored the distinctive principles of the
American party. The Hartford Free Press says
the meeting was thinly attended.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-29

PATBNTs.-The following patents were issued
to Massachusetts, men during the week ending
Jan. 90;
Horatio Pollard OF Boston--for improved heel.
spur to prevent slipping on ice.
Ebenezer Seaver Of Bosion--Ior improved gal.
vanic battery
David W. Smith OF Boston--for improvement
in nipple guard Of firearms
William Stoddard of Lowell--for improvement
In blowing machines.
Donald Mclean of Boston, assignor to him
self, Samuel Green, and Nathan Ames, of Sau-
gus-for improvement in reefug topsails.
Edmund Brown Of Lynn--for air tight pepper
box.
Matthew Delany Of Clnton-for improve ment
in apparatus for dyeing yarnin the skein
John O. Hoadley Of Lawrence--for improve
meet in heaters and coolers.
Re. Issue John McAdams Of Boston--for i'm
provement in machines for numbering the pages
OF account books-patented Aug. IL, 1851 re-
issued Jan. 26, 1858.