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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

TIE PROPOSED NEVADA TERR1roRY.-A
bill to create this new Territory has been
introduced into the House by Mr.. Smith, of
Virginia, from the Committee on Territories
This Territory embraces western Utah, and
has population of from ten to fifteen thou
sand persons. The country is represented as
being full of alluvial valleys and rich metal
lie and mineral resources. As the people
there are not Mormons, Brigham Young and
his twelve apostles are alleged to have de-
prived them of all legal protection to life
and property. Their present situation is
believed by many to be full of peril, and it is
to be hoped that Congress will take early
action on the bill, so as to elicit the necessary
information to enable them to do what may
then seem proper in the premises. The
originators of the bill declare that the people
there are absolutely prey to the Mormons,
hostile indians, and fugitives from justice.
If so, our Government should come to their
relief as speedily as possible. 9cH
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

KEoKUK GOLD .MNE,-S Some fifty or
sixty men are engaged along our wharf dig
ging for gold, having their pans, basins, and
all other necessary apparatus Fhey might
us well 60 to the bank of Florence for the
precious metal They would meet with the
same luck! KeoAuk Post, 9Th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

C~ Redpath, the lively editor of the Cru
sader Of Freedom, published at Doniph.ln n
City, Kansas. nominates for his Presidential
ticket in 1860, Francis P Blair, jr. Of Mis-
souri,, and Eli Thayer of Massachusetts,.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

nT Modern Democracy refuses to repeal
the duties laid upon sugar for the benefit OF
The rich sugar planters of the South, while
at the same time it repeals the bounties paid
to the poor fishermen Of New England.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05
by a short session

GO Connolly, a Cincinnati newspaper re-
porter, was convicted before Judge Leavtt
of the United States District Court, the 9th
er day, for giving a couple of Ken lucky
slaves chunk of bread and link of Bo-
logna sausage. Not having a dime with
which to pay expenses, Tom Corwin volun-
teered for his defence, but the Judge and the
United States Marshals, who owed the de-
feDdant grudge, packed the jury and found
him guilty, and sentenced him to imprison-
ment in the county jail for twenty days.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05
WHEN ] AM OLD.


When I am old-ahd, . how soon
Will life's sweet morning yield to noon,
And Moons broad, fervid, earnest light!
Till like story vel! nigh told
u Will seem ny lifc--Nhen am old.
When am old, this breezy earth
! Will lose for me its vote. Of mirth-
The streams will have an under tone ..
Or sadness not by right their own,
And Springs sweet power in vain unfold
In rosy charmS-when am old.
. When l am old, shall not care
To deck with flowers my faded hair;
Twill be no vain desire of mine
= In rich and costly dress to shine:
( Bright jewels and the brightest gold
Win charm me not-when l am old.
When / am old, my friends will be
Old, and infrm, and bowed, like me;
Or else, their bodies meath the sod,
Their spirits dwelling safe with God;
The old church bell will long have tolled
Above the rest-when am old.
When am old, I'd rather bend
Thus sadly DER each buried friend,
s Than see them lose the earnest truth
That marks the friendship of our youth;
Twill be so sad to have them cold
Or strange to me--when am old
When am old-O how it seems
Like the will lunacy of dreams
To picture in prophetic rhyme
That dim, far distant, shadowy time;
So distant that it seems e'er bold
Even to sAY-"When am old !" .r....l- l.
When am old--perhaps ere then
! shall be missed from haunts of men;
Perhaps my dwelling may be found
Beneath the green and quiet mound,
Ny name by stranger hands enrolled
Among the dead--ERE am old.
Ere ! am old--that time is now,
Por youth sits lightly on my brow
My limbs are firm, and strong, and free:
p Life has a thousand charms for me
Charms that will long their influence hold
Within my heart--erc / am old.
Ere am old-O let me give
Ny life to learning HOW TO LIVE!
Then shall meet with willing heart
An early summons to depart,
Or find my heightened days consoled -
By Gods sweet peace-when am old.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

FLORENCE is now given cut by the
persons behind the scenes, that s'as soon as
the harvest is past'' this currency will be all
right. In view Of this fact, we suggest to
the editors of the Gazette, and the various
officers of the Militia the proprietys of
preparing another protest on the part of the
Merchants, against the course Of this paper
-Dap. Dem, f~1
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05
w The weather still remains n an un.

E The weather still remains n an un.
settled state. What does it mean?
... -.. at shines, it rains, ..-.
Then shines again.
.-.a..s What does the weather mean?
E-. ...- 1t hangs in doubt, B.
The sun comes out,
With drizzlng mist between. '
Now dark, now light, ......
as.t Like day, like night,
.fe.- IT'S changing fckle weather,
II miss at times,
.-.# Then rains or shines,
vrT4r And sometimes all together"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05
-, Secretary Nat. Rep. Association,
May 3, 1858. WAsInNGTON, D. Z.

A New PAkTY.-It is announced that Sa
preliminary meeting of leading politicians
from all parts of the country was held in
Washington on the Goth, with view to the
settlement of a programme for general
union Of the opponents of the Administra-
tion.n ..... r.F ...# -.
1t is idle to talk of any other party than
the Republican to oppose the Administra-
ton Buchanan, as the exponent of the
principles of modern Democracy, has placed
himself in as direct antagonis,n to Republi
canism as he can possibly get. The issue
before the country is slavery or freedom
and no true patriot will hesitate about which
side he shall take or regret the sacrifice he
will have to make for liberty and justice.
AS Republicans, we are not in favor of COM
promising our cherished principles for the
sake of securing to our ranks a few half
hearted men. Our platform is broad enough
for all the brave hearted ireemen of the
country to stand on. 1t needs no enlarge
ment or any additional planks. H..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

In The GULF STREAM. There is riv-
,er in the ocean. In the severest droughts
it never falls, in the mightiest floods it
never overaows. Its banks and its
bottom are of cold water, while its cur
rent is warm. Thee Gulf of Mexico is
its fountain. and its mouth is in the
Arctic Seas. It is the Gulf Stream.
There is in the world no other such ma
iestic aow of waters. It's current is
more rapid than the Mississippi or the
Amazon, and its volume more than a
thousand times greater. Its waters, as
fur out from the Gulf as the Carolina
coasts, are of an indigo blue. They
are 50 distinctly marked, that this
line Of junction with the common sea-
water may be traced by the eye. Of
ten one-half Of the vessel may be per-
,eeiyed floating in gulf stream water,
while the other half is in tbs common
water Of the sea /; so sharp is the line
and the want Of affinity between these
waters and such too the reluctance, SC
to speak, on the part Of those Of the
Gulf Stream to mingle with the common
vater of tho sea.-Lieut Maury.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05
Prepare for the Fall Elections. I.

The National Republican Association
have completed arrangements for publishing
and distributing tracts, essays and speeches
bearing upon the important question now
agitating the country ......-. ..-.....f. ..s.
Most 0 the speeches delivered in Congress
during the present session by Republican
Members, and also those that may hereafter
be delivered, can be had, enveioped and free
Of postage, at IS cents per 100 for eight-page,
and S ,25 per 100 for sixteen-page speeches.
Our Republican friends ought to take i'm
mediate steps to food every Congressional
District, and especially Districts now repre-
sented by Administration Democrats, with
these speeches and documents. Heretofore
this work has been done by the Members of
Congress, at their own expense, but after
the adjournment of Congress the response
bility will devolve upon other friends of the
cause. ... ...s. -.........t ... .. .....s.r-r
The National Republican Association at
Washington City stand ready to lend all the
assistance in their power. t. assa
Send in your orders without delay. a...
Address f. l. CLEPHANE, ID.
Secratnrv Nat Rem. ASSOciatiOn.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

THE TEST OF, DEMoCRAoY.-llere is the
latest test of Democracy clipped from the
great national organ, the Washington
Union . ..f. ~..,. t.
eThe admission of Kansas into the Union
under the Lecompton Constitution is now
the recognized and well defined policy of the
Democratic party that it is so considered by
large majority of that party, both in and
out of Congress and that whether it be
made test of party fealty or not, those
Democrats who oppose it are warning upon 9
vital measure Of their party, and to that ex.
tent at least must and will be regarded and
dealt with as aliens and enemies.' -,
And the Richmond South, the outspoker
organ of slavery, more clearly defues the
issue in these brief words: asa saa-ng..g
'Kansas may come into the Union as 6
Slave State, or she cannot come IN at ALL
That is the ISSUE" -#H ,H n'i.esn no
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05
LIST OF LETTERS

REMAINING in the Post Office, at Musca-
tine, Iowa, May 3lst, 1858.
Persons calling for advertised letters are
requested to give the date of the list.
On and after Nov. 1st. the Posi- Office
will be open on Sundays, from to 9 A. NJ.
GENTS. LIST.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

Much attention is now again being
paid to the Atlantic Telegraph. The fact
being demonstrated that the cable can be
safely laid, it remains to be proved whether,
when laid, it will be able to transmit intel
ligence in an intelligent manner. On this
point great diversity of opinion exists. 1t
is said that experiments thus far have only
shown that word minute is all that can
be transmitted-an in some instances even
the required letter cannot be sent. In one
case the letter A has been sent and the letter
X received. The company are, however,
now experimenting with new machine,
with which theyexpect ultimately to succeed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

A FEARFULLY EXCITING TALE.-The fol
lowing from most deservedy popular
work, called sThe Rover or the Bootblack's S
Wife's Sisters Niece" is awfully thrilling.
We will not insure any young lady against
f.inting right away at the close of this terri
bic, terrific extract: aEz ..r.n.. efw
H. A dark frown o'erspread the handsome
and courtly features of Fern ando the Rover
"Why, why" he asked, brandishing his
silver handled sword furiously, "wilt thou
not believe me, beauteous Maria de Argyle2
-By this good sword do swear that love
thee truly, wildly, passionately love thee !!
Then why stand SO coldy aloof from this
bosom that s bursting for thee?"
The beautiful girl essayed to speak but
could not. EsgI -. Ig .9ra
"Ha?" exclaimed Fernando the Rover, and
a sardonic smile lit up his face, ''thou lowest
another!"
ha"No!" she tremhlingly, yet with dignity
replied itaa9E 9@ s,t2t,, :, :,
Then why not come to this bosom y
wildly repeated the Rover. ,-- ,...I .af
:. Because, sir,'' she replied, drawing her
self up to her full height, Pm afraid yer
gassin'!' a29 1L2l 81 3'-16A
The above is all Of tho said excrutiating
Romance that will be published in our col
emmns but those desirous of feeding on sucl
or similar pap, will find it contained in the
gs' Metropolitan S,0ill Tub" for sale at al
first class literary emporiums. pHHf9
. 1t is respectfully recommended to student.
an our Academies end Universities, by Prof
Dropseebrane OF the Wunhauss Polytechnic
IRstitnte -"as' - -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

CT Counterfeiting has, been brought to
the greatest perfection, and the business is
rapidly increasing. Unless bankers can hit
upon something to check this business,
counterfeiters will do more towards driving
bank notes out of circulate on than the d Dem
ocratic party, with all its opposition, has
been able to accomplish. 1t is now un.
safe for any person, not we'll acquainted
with paper money, to receive bank notes
at all, there are so many well executed
counterfeits, on almost every bank in the
conutrv in circulation 9-3'-ata4 -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

ANOTHER LETTER FROM GEN FoLEY.-The
Indianapolis Journal gives another letter of
Foley's, written no longer ago than last
spring, to the editor Of the Rising Sun US
~ GREENsBURe, April Is, '57.
Dear sir you will please find two dollars
enclosed for the payment of the Vis,tor you
have been kind enough to send me your pa
per for the last nine months and we are
told from the best authority that the labocr
is worth hairer- j must say yours is a good
caunty paper so fair as General. newes is
conserned--as to the political Part Of the
paper according to my opinion viii! fall
shors to some Extent the CRATE principales
fought by our four fathers but you. are yet
young and | hope you will improve youres
truly ....q .r...9,I- -. JAMES B. FOLEY.
3 Jas. B. Foley is member of Congress
from Indiana. 1t is unnecessary to say that
he is a Lecompton man, Z 7ab 20 ass
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

TIE LAST KANSAS APPOINTMENT. = The
special correspondent of the n. Y. Tribune
says: .yfg .s... .,....s.. .r... ..-E,.
Intelligence received here from response
BILE sources, reflects severely upon Mr.. Davis,
lately appointed District Attorney of Kansas,
otce Weir, as being Il wholly untrustworthy
person. Under the English bill, he has
power to determine the election of Judges,
and other important matters, as he is the
fifth Commissioner. -....a.. ....
When the special delegation called on Mr..
Buchanan on NJ onday, respecting the post
ponement Of the land sales, he inquired as
to the character and fitness of Mir Davis,
and was informed at length, although it was
evidently desired to avoid an expression of
opinion, that no respectable Dem mocrats in
Leavenworth county would have recon-
mended him. ,-..E 4-.a s... Do.
lie was originally from New York, and
left that State after discredltable affair at
Union College. a..i....l gs. .t..-a-.rs4
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05
Iowa Collection Laws.

1t is perhaps known that although our late
Legislature did not pass stay law, two
laws were enacted which act in measure as
such, for the relief Of debtors. Their pro-
visions, however, are not generally under
stood, and we therefore copy from the Gate
City the following, which We doubt not will
be of interest to all our readers:
The last Legislature passed two acts
which have been regarded as relief laws,
viz "An Act providing when causes shall
! be tried in courts" and ssAn Act to amend
chapter "a of the laws Of 1888" which is the
attachment law of that year.. The first of
..iese provides the. the. ''sli causes in the Dis
trict Court shall be tried at the second term
after they are commenced" thus making the
first term an an appearance term only, at
which no Judgment can be rendered. Ihis
law is considered exceedingly hard upon the
creditor, inasmuch as there are not generally
more than two terms year, in the same
county, of our District Court. But one
important provision of this law seems to
have been almost entirely overlooked, even
by those editors in our own State who have
commented upon it. Section 9 provides
that on the first day of January next, "thls
act shall cease to be in force," and the law
in force heretofore is to 60 into effect again
on and after that date. 1t will be seen that
| this law will only affect the fad terms, and
that debts maturing four, five or six months
from this time can be reduced to judgment
as speedily rs at any time heretofore.
The main feature of the new attachment
act is the repeal of that provision in the law
of 1858, which allowed an attachment to
issue where the defendant had property not
exempt from execution which he refused to
give in payment or security of the debt.
This provision had become almost uniyer-
sally odious, and its repeal ought not to be
regarded so much measure of relief as a
measure of justice. This act also provides
for an attachment where debtor is about to
rem owe out of the county or out of the State.
and in the latter case allows the alta chmen
to be levied upon property which is exempt
from execution. .t
The old attachment law of the code re-
mains in full force, and our laws on that
subject are still as stringent as any in the
Union and more stringent than most others.
fs-
ADJOURNMENT OF CoNGREss.-The impress
sion is rapidly gaining ground that Congress
cannot, as it. has agreed upon, adjourn on
the 7th of june without leaving unfinished
vast amount of business which ought 20
be attended to without delay. An attempt
will undoubtedly be made to prolong the
session. There seems to be no particular
reason why Congress should adjourn early.
Under the old system of paying the members
psr diem, the country gained something in:
money by an early adjournment-but now,
that they receive salaries, nothing is gained
hV q short session
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

INDIAN MASSACRE ELEVEN CHIPPEWA.
BUToHEREp BY SIoUx-Oh the 9th ultimo
a party of Sioux atrociously massacred Il
Chippewas on an island in the Mississippi
opposite Crow Wing. The Chippewas ha6
come in from their sugar camp, and were
warned off by the Sioux. Notwithstanding
this. the Chippewas remained on the island
and, on the night of the 9th ult., were at
tackled by the Sioux, who fred on them
killing eleven of their number. A Mr. Whit
heard the report of the guns, and, looking
from his window, witnessed the butchery
The heads OF the murdered Chippewas wer
cut of, their entrails torn out, and thei
bodies otherwise mutilated, a&
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

He owns UP-The distinguished member
of Congress from Indiana, Mr.. Foley, ac-
knowledges that he penned the letter which
was first published in the Cincinnati Gazette.
The indianapolis Journal says that mem
ber of Congress writes that the letter is gen
uine. The Washington correspondent OF
the N. Y: Post says: - .HgyS + E..I4
Mr.. Foley, of Indiana, Gowns up that he
wrote that funny letter, against L4indley
Murray and Noah Webster! He says the
theory and practice of those gentlemen in
regard to spelling, and the construction OF
language, has been alloyaad to 60 unrebuked
long enough. He thinks it is time somebody
was "lett luce agin um to sett the pub,lick
rite" He says It may be all very we'll te
laugh at his letter, but sit wont do nc
good,o for he declares that if he can be sure
of all the votes of those of his constituents
who can't spell and write any better than hi
can, he will be re- elected by an overwheim
ing majority! think he has rather ssgo
'em there" Mr.. Foley wants it distinctly
understood that he is not ashamed to fac'
his constituents on that letter
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-06-05

when am old-ahd, . how soon
Will life's sweet morning yield to noon,
And Moons broad, fervid, earnest light
Till like story vel! nigh told
Will seem ny life--when l am old.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-06-01
THE MARINERS.

Through the Jealous efforts OF the kev. Cnahes
j. Jones' pastor of the Mariners Church on the cor
ner of Madison ard Catherine streets there has been
time within the past two years that has not eXao
tied the glorious workings Of the Spirit IN the ssVaor
Of souls. Tie number of persons added to the cnurcu
during that time has been 295, an average OF over l.
at each communion. Tue extraordinary outpourlng
Of the Spirit during the past Winter and Spring IS SUI
continuing, and weekly are recorded additional III
umphs of redeeming grace in the accession OF coz
vered sinners Five meetings are held IN this charcn
on the Sabbath aud three during the week.
Connected with particular conversions are mshy
touching incidents which exhibit the power OF the
spirit to soften the hearts Of the most oRrsved II SIN.
Tree Sabbaths since an old seaman over nity years
Of sge attended the religious meeting aud listener WIN
great attention TO the .ermoD and w's 80 -ioVed oy
the sentiments uttered in the discourse tnat ne was oo
served to weep bitterly. The following day ne aP
pesred at the residence of the pastor Mr. Jones' anu
Introduced bimself Soon SITTER the old man tarned MS
conversation upon bis lost condition, and as lie wiped
away the tears that were gushing lnVo'un'
tariy from his eyes, be inquired Jesus
would have mercy on him. Inc pastor H.
quied what was peculiar ia his Gaze. " Five times
have been shpwrecked" said the old man; " nine
times have been washed overheard. was once -
days wthou, tasting fresh water, ard living alone on
seals and peppuins blood and it seemed as If the very
arr els stood by me- aways PROMISED In 'hst per'od
Of suffering thst if God would deliver me from the
danger, would tere II IN; but an sorry 70 cay 'na'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-06-01
Changes Of Time.

WASHIsGToN, Monday May 81, 1913
In addition 10 the changes recently noted IN the
demonstrations of the Great Southern mails, an alter
alton is expected to take effect the st Of July, by
which all the mails from New-York and Washington
will be greatly expedited. 1t is now anticipated ths
both " through ard " way mails from the oouth
will arrive here at o'clock a. In. and at p. m, H.
stead of al } a. IN. and p. III. as a. present.
Tie Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company are
about making further and important changes on their
lines TO factste the transportation OF the mails ooth
Ssorn Wasnipgton to the East, and via Washington
;r1t;on 10 the West. BY these arrangements the
passengers and mail, leaving here in the morning VIII
r@acb Cipeipns,i before the next day; and two
oher traps-one the at ernoon and another IN me
.sni,o--xil make still promp.er mail connections,
s,,;yi,9 AT Cincinnati in twenty eight AMI 81 81.
Louis In fnitY -four lQlls