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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

A CHARLESTON CONVENTION SPEECH
chivalric Brown, Of Mississippi, in a speech
made before the Legislature of that State,
upon their special invitation, said that he
advised the Democratic party in Mississippi
to send their best men to Charleston, who
would insist upon a clear recognition of all
their rights. He would not be satisfied with
the Cincinnati platform-it has two faces
He wanted platform granting Congressional
protection to slavery in the Territories-he
would be satisfied with nothing less and, il
it was refused, break up the Charleston Con
vention and the National Democratic party
of the land.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

The ALLABsoRBING QUESTION. - Every
other question and issue is subordinate to the
slavery question. There is no room in the
public mind at Washington or throughout the
country for harbor and river improvements,
the Pacific Railroad, protection of home
industry, Or anything else but the "eternal
niggern' This country is only to be looked
at as great field for the display of servile
labor, and its legislative wisdom only
employed to make the system permanent as
the particular and only worthy subject Of
national care. This state of affairs will con-
tinue until after the election of Republican
President, in 1860, when we hope to see a
change.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

Mr.. Bennett, of the N. Y. Herald,
retracts his slave trade libel against Thurlow
Weed, of the Albany Evening Journal. Mr..
Weed "accepts the apology" If Bennett
was to be visited by libel suits for all the
infamous falsehoods he has published, the old
sinner and coward would be driven to fill his
paper with retractions for a year to come.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

The "HARDs" AND "SorTs Since the
late election, the "war of the shells' has
re-opened, in New York, with all the ferocity
of former times. The "Hards" denounce the
"Softs' with much savage animosity. They
were united long enough to vote together at
the polls, and now that election is over, they
go to pummeling one another again without
mercy 81. ..t
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

THANKLEss SrATEs.-Louisiana, Virginia
and Missouri are the only States east of the
Rocky Mountains in which Thanksgiving was
not observed yesterday. The Governors of
these States made no appointments for
Thanksgiving this year. ..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

A SOUTHERN VIEW OF THE HARPER's FERRY
AFFAIR.-The Nashville Banner, the leading
Opposition paper in Tennessee, and the home
organ of John Bell, thinks that there has been
too much Congressional legislation in behalf
of the South already, and that "the worst
enemies of the South are those who are asking
for more" 1t says that "the folly and weak
ness of the Southern people, in their incessant
demands for more slavery legislation, is
exhibited in strong light, when we come to
trace this terrible abolition expression of
Brown back to the Kansas Nebraska bill and
the repeal of the Missouri Compromise-the
pet measures of the Democratic party"
"What," it asks, ''caused the fierce and rev.
dictionary Kansas border ruffian wars, and
this five years internal agitation of slavery,
eliminating in this ilarper's Ferry outbreak
how were all these troubles brought about !?
By that one solitary act--the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise, which the Democratic
party forced upon the country"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02
The Escaped lnsurgents--.Twelv<
of them Safe i'm Canada. a

We learn, from source in which we place
the fullest reliance. that Mrs. Raley, of Spring
dale, Cedar county, the mother of Edwin and
Barclay Coppic, both of whom were engaged
in the Harpers Ferry affair, has received q
letter from the latter, now in Canada. He
says eleven of his companions escaped with
him after the battle, and all are now safe in
Canada. Four of them were wounded-one
so severely that his comrades were obliged to
carry him most of the time for the first four
days of their flight. ~.s. .;., 81 .sa.
Barclay Coppic is one of the number for
whose arrest Gov. Wise offered reward of
$500 each. ry,p ..IE taf. ......-..... ts.,.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02
Republican majority,

WELL To Do.-Mr. Well, resident of
New Orleans, it is said, has just returned
home from England, where he disposed of
patent fortfsh hooks, of his own inven-
tion, for $25, 600. ays4u esF 3@T.s.S9 4
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

ca Since the recent elections, Mr.. Bu-
chanan's friends claim that he is the only
Democrat who has any chance of success in
1860, and the same belief prevails at the White
House, though the President lately admitted
he could not carry Pennsylvania. Let him
be nominated, by all means! "a - T.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

The A" IRREPREss1BLE CONFLICT" - The
Lockport Journal says: "Looking among
some old papers, recently, we accidentally
came across the following from the Richmond
Enquirer of 1856, showing that Senator
Seward, in his famous Rochester speech, was
over three years behind the Enquirer" :" ,- na-
"Two opposite and conflicting forms Of
society cannot, among civilized men, co-exist
and endure. The one must give way and
cease to exist-the other becomes universal.
"1f free society be unnatural, immoral and
unchristian, it must fall and give way to slave
society-a social system old as the world, as
old as man." t.r
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02
HoGs.-The prices of hogs and provisions
in Cincinnati this year and last compare as

The MASSACHUSETTS LIBERTY LAW
Chief Justice Allen, Of the Superior Court,
during the trial at Hyannis last week, said
'the laws OF State certainly had no right,
to conflict with those Of the United States.
and he conceived that the object of the per-
sonal liberty law was to give effect to the
constitutional provision, and see that it's
limits were not exceeded.' -a s 90
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

M1ssouR1-The Wings of Missouri, and all
the conservative elements of opposition to the
Democratic party, are to have State Con-
vention, in Jefferson City, on the 2sth Of
December, to nominate State candidates, and
for the further purpose of carrying on the
Presidential campaign in 1860. Missouri will
present the name of Hon. Edward Bates 70,
the Presidency,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

FORBES FIBs.-The New York Express,
having used Forbes during the election as a
false witness, now sends him down from the
stand very summarily. In its issue of the
18th it says:
"It is pretty clear that much of the aston
ishing developments made by Mr.. Forbes
were sheer fabrications. Mr.. Hartman, who
had charge of the trunk fromwhich the papers
are alleged to have been stolen, denies the
soft impeachment, and declares that no papers
were ever taken out of it." -. - ~,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

VoTE FOR Governor IN New JERsEY.-The
following is the official count of the vote for
Governor at the recent election in New Jersey !:
Charles S. Olden, CRepublican,) avs 5a,s67
Edwin '. Wright, (Democrat,) 51,73s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

The Elwood (Kansas) Rree Press gives
an instance of John Browns humanity during
the Kansas war. ha slhs p.
""At the sacking of Ossawottomie, one Of the
most bitter pro.slavery men in Lykens county
was killed. His name was Ed. Timmons.
Some time afterwards, Brown stopped at the
log house where Timmons had lived. His
widow and children were there, and in great
dsstitution. Brown inquired inte their wants,
relieved their distresses, and supported them,
until her friends in Missouri, informed through
Brown Of the condition of Mrs. Timmons, had
time toscome to her and carry her to her
former home. Mrs. Timmons fully appreciated
the great kindness thus shown to her, but
never laarntdtthat Capt. John Brown was her
beneEactor." "3 g9EH35g4 ag 'aa-g 9 . Z.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson calls old John
Brown " SAINT and says that, if he
SUFFERS" he twill make the gallows glorious
like cross" -. ta u" 81. |..l T.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02
Items about the Invasion.


The Richmond Enquirer has had pre-
sented to it an apple, grown in Washing
ton county, Virginia, which is shaped like
human head, and bears strong resem-
b'ance to "Old John Brown' That paper
says /: ssThe face Theron is a remarkable
feature, with eyes, Roman nose, mouth and
flowing beard strangely marked. We are
assured by the sender that Nature alone (so
fruitful in her fancies) was the only artist
that designed this human-faoed APPLE" Is
this one of the natural fruits of the Harper 6
Ferry emeute?
The guard having charge Of the Harper's
Ferry conspirators have received orders to
shoot the prisoners in case an attempt is
made to forcibly rescue them.
A Charlestown, Va, correspondent OF
the Baltimore american says 1.-THE pris-
oners still continue in good spirits, and en-
ploy their time principally in writing let
tiers. The two negroes, Copeland and
Green, have made professions of conversion
under the ministerial services Of Rev. J.
Hoffman Waugh, of the NJ. E. Church.
Brown was approached By Il minister of the
Presbyterian persuasion few days age
who, wished to advise him spiritually. Brown
repelled it, saying that they did not worship
the same God. The minister was slave
holder"
ALMOST A CLERaYHAN.-JohnB Brown mar
rowly escaped being clergyman. Wher
about twenty years of age be studied the
ology, in Plain6eld, Mass, under the direc
ton of the Rev: Moses Hallock. While
pursuing his studies, he was attacked will
Inflammation of the eyes, which ultimately
became chronic, and precluded him from
the possibility of the iurther pursuit of hi
studies, when he returned to Chic.
No HOPE FOR JOHN BRowN.-The follow
ing letter from Gov. Wise was received b.
Rev. VIM. G. Whitcomb, of Lynnfsld, Mass.
in answer to an appeal that the life of Johl
Brown may be spared
..,,s ,.-.: RICHMOND, Va, Nov. II, 1859.
Rev. SIR The very sympathy with Johl
Brown, so general, SO fanatical, so regard
less of social safety, and so irreverent of tn
reign OF the law, demands his execution,
sentenced by the Courts. The laws he in
suited and outraged are now protecting al
his rights Of defense and all his claims t
mercy. HENRY A. WISE.
Rev. WM. O. WH1rooxB. ...,..-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

"OLD Brown" ITENs.--A meeting at the
fremont Temple, Boston, recently, collect.
ed upwards OF $400 for the benefit of John
Browns family. t~s d
Of the three sons of John Brown engaged
with their father at Harpsr's Ferry, two
were killed in the affray. The third, Owen
Brown, escaped, and, the Cleveland Herald
is informed, is beyond the reach of Virginia
authorities. --.r -.-.,
jason Brown, Of Summit county, O., son
of Capt. Brown, has written letter to Gov
Wise asking-in case his father shall be
executed that the body be sent to Ohio
for burial, or be delivered to his friends.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

ORIGIN OF THE PRESENT PARTIRs.-The
Republican party numbers ir its ranks
one million five hundred thousand voters
Il was made up from the old Whig, Demo
cratic and Free Soil parties, Five hundred
thousand were Democratic originally, and
they formed the picked men of the old Dem.
ocracy. Eight handred Thousand true men
came from the old Wing party. The Free
Soiers contributed two hundred thousand
The present Democratic party North
consists first, of such members of the old
party as were pro-slavery at heart second,
of those whose love of plunder was strong
er than their attachment to right principles;
third, the class who don't care whether
slavery is voted up or down :; fourth, the
priest-ridden port on Of the Catholics fifth,
pro-slavery Wings; sixth, apostate Free
Sellers. These ingredients compounded call
themselves the Democracy.
Each Of these parties date their origin
from the destruction of the Missouri Com
promise, when their respective elements
were collected together and fused into the
present party organizations. = a % a9E%.d
The LATE ELEcTIoN.s-Every free State
holding elections this year has been carried
| by the eopponents of the Administration, with
the exception of California. A eotempo-
rary, speaking of these results, well says -
PLAYED Our.-The ''harp of thousand
strings" which the Mulatto Democracy
have made out of the "Old Brown raid in
Virgins, is now about played out. The
November elections are over, and there is
| no further use for this clatter about the
fright which seventeen white men and five
negroes caused the F. F. V.'s. The silly
Ties they have told about s'letters implicat-
ing prominent Northern Men," damage
the Muatto party more than any other
These same "agitaters' are now trying to
prevent the hanging of John Brown, for
fear it will injure the cause of Democratic
Slavery in the North. Gentlemen, you have
sown the wind-you must and will reap the
whirlwind. The poisoned chalice is return,
ing to your own lips you must drink it. c
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

VoTE OF New YoRK.-We have, at last, the
official result of the New York election. The
Americans nominated half of the Republican
and half of the Democratic ticket. The
straight Republican vote was 251 Ats; straight
Democratic vote, 227,204; straight Repub-
lican majority, 22,474. Last Fall, Governor
Morgan was elected by $4,000. We take the
vote cast for and against Denniston and
Chaplin as the test votes. The former was
supported by the Americans, and the latter
opposed by them:
Denniston, (Rep.,) Comptroller, 275,s49
Church, (Dem.,) 227,2O4
Majority for Denniston, 4s,645
Chaplin, (Rep.,) Canal Comm'r, 251 AIS
Skinner, (Dem. and Am.,) 251 ,7S0
Majority for Skinner, 3ls
From these figures, it appears that the
Americans cast for the Utica ticket "a 1872
votes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

The contest for Mayor in New York
city, at the coming December municipal
election, will be quadrilateral affair. The
"Old Line Wings have nominated De Peyster
Ogden; the Mozart Hall Democracy, Fernando
Wood; the Tammany Hall Democracy, VIM.
F. Havemeyer and the Republicans, George
Opdyke. AS the fight now stands, the
prospects are decidedly favorable to the
Republicans. ~. i
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02
RrMiiRKABIB Spor on THE Sun,

REMARKABLB SPoT on THE SUN.-A
spot Of remarkable size is now visible
on the surface of the sun, more than
sixty thousand miles in diameter, or
eight times the diameter Of the earth.
It can be seen without difficulty with
the aid Of ~ opera glass, the eye, of
course, being protected by q screen.
The area occupied by this disturbance
Of the SUMS surface is about three thou-
sand millions Of square miles, fifteen Of
sixteen times the, whole surface Of 1.-The
earth.1ol 0a5& bGs ,tdl oae 1e7 iialaa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

LAST WORDS OF BRoDERICK.-Dr. Rowell,
the surgeon who attended upon Senator
Broderick, after he received the fatal ball from
the murderer, Terry, writes as follows in
letter concerning the Senator's last words:
II will say, in answer to your request, that
the late Hon. D. G. Broderick, on the day OF
the duel, after he was wouHded, and before
reaction had taken place, when was stand
ing over him, and telling him not to exert
himself too much in talking, he holding one
of nv hands in both of his, did use the follow
ing language, and did address the same to me,
viz: Il am Killed. an, murdered-because
Iwas opposed to the ertension Of slavery and
q corrupt AdnsinistS Gtt0n.'"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

Tag Cop1rY1Na COMMISSION Commis-
sioners appointed by the Legislature to codify
and revise the laws of the State, and prepare
Code of Procedure, are hard at work in
Burlington. A thorough revision will be
effected and several very important changes
made in the Practice Acts, in conformity with
the alterations made in the mode Of practice
in New England, New York, and other States,
which, if adopted by the Legislature, will give
us an improved Judiciary system, securing to
the people more certain and expeditions
administration of justice, both civil and Grim
inal-a consummation most devoutly to be
wished. . ..'T -'.''
The Board of Commissioners consists Of
Messrs. Darwin, of Des Moines county, Smith,
Of Linn county, and Barker, Of Dubuque.
DR.. R. /. Thomas, Of this city, is the Clerk
Of the ard.-Dubuque Times.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02
eT Speaking of Gen. Dodge, the Democra.

says - ..s; ~ I-.,b. ,.' - ~.
He went down with his harness on, dong
battle for the right. He can say to the
malignant whelps whe bark after him: I"
"a little I'm hurt, but not yet slain, i.
~ I'll but lie down and bleed awhile, .,
ht And then I'll rise and fight again" - o.
o Is it possible Gen. Dodge can or will bleed
any more! We thought his Democratic
friends had about "bled' him to death during
the late canvass. If he now consents to lie
down and bleed any more, or bleed any more
to enable his friends to ie up or down, he is
generous beyond reason Daoenport Gax
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-02

Majority for Denniston,
Chaplin, (Rep.,) Canal Comm'r,
Skinner, (Dem. and Am.,)
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18
Important Conventions.

ASIDE from the ordinary political State Conventions
wnicn are already announced to take place To make
arrangements and nominations for the fall elections there
are some Of an entirely different nature which demand
passing notice.
IN the lst OF June the National Convention OF Homoopa
tnis's VIII assemble at Mercantile Hall in the city OF
boson on this occasion there will he N address deliver
ca Dy Dr. AcManus of Philadelphia reports Of business
comnees, essays, discussions on medical topics and
CLOSING on the evening OF the I'd with grasd ball and
levee at Faneuil Hall
Inc Shareholders Convention of Maryland will meet
III baltimore on the 9Th of June. The object OF this Con.
venon 10 devise some system to be presented 70 the
LEGISLATURE Tor the better regulation Of the free negro
population Of the State.
hauonal convention OF the drovers and shippers Of
s'ocx M 70 be held in Pttsburg the 9Th Of June
general convention Of the coored men of New Eng.
lana VIII be held in Boston the LIST Of August. The
ostensioie obeo, Of this gathering will be to consider
upon the course Of action necessary for the coored popu
iaticn 70 take in the political canvass of 1860.
convention Of wool growers and manufacturers will
assemble in Cleveland Ohio, the 4th Of August The
propiety Of establishing market fare will then BIS dis
cussed.
State Convention Of the boot and shoe makers of Mas
sschuses will be held Boston the % OF June for the
purpose OF taking measures TO perfect State organlzs
ton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18

LEAvESWoRiH, aay II, 1907
Letters from Denver City state that there great
city CT provisions in tn mines at Pixies Peak, and much
suffering anspg the emiSrans. Several deaths
ported starvation, and tao emgcans arriving
in destitute condition; abundance of provisions
however on the way from here and other points Contra
sctory reports prevailed regarding mining prospects
The general Of the intelligence however, is not
ouragpg but the unfavorabe accounts ascrbsd to
The destitute and discontinued emgrants No remt!ances
pf dust or rich discoveries announced.
Measures have been initiated for state Delegates
are TO meet at Denver City in June to frame State
Rtitution.
letter dated Fort Kearney, sLh inst, says that the
Pixies Peak emgrants returning in droves. Nine hun
hred wagons had passed the fort in week. The emf.
grants in extremely destitute condition. and SELL
Ing their wagons horses and outfits almost for nothing
The st. Joseph Gazette publishes report Of serious
difficulty between tho inhabitants Of Aurora and Dewer
City, resulting in the bnrning Of both towns Local rival
ry was said to be the cause.
The report wants confirmation
The overland express, with two weeks later news, is
due.
On wednesday arrangements were progressing for a
public demonstration its arrival
Horace Greeley left with the Lcayenworth deegatiop
yesterday Tor the Ossawattomic Convention
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-18

knrIARY ArsAraa- several companies comprising
the sixty ninth Regiment Colonel James R. Ryan,
dered to assemble Of the Division Armory, the days
hereinafter metiored, viz-Companies A. b. and Il, on
Friday, the eth nst at half past O'Clock p NJ
FULLY armed and equipped in full uniform dress ecently
adopted) for inspection. Companies c, E. and g. uni
form in green coats &c. will be inspected on the Gath inst,
ut the same hour The entire regiment will be inspected 10
fu fatigue on the 28th OF June. Company b. of the Se
cond regiment under the command Of Captain Reed and
Lieutenant Frazer will make an anniversary parade In
the first week in June The company on this aston
will wear their knapsscks-he first company IN the
regiment to introduce them.
THE CHESS CHANPIos.-Pau blorphy still continues the
lion Of the time Ever since his arrival lie has been tie
recipient Of many curtesies from some Of eminent
citizens, who have extended him hearty welcome from
his European achievements An account OF his trumphs
soon to be published It win be embellished with like
ness OF the chess champion Mr. Aorphys second game
win Mr. Perrin was played on Monday evening. The
score stands now, Morphy 2, Perrin o.
THE RUSSIAN FRGATE GENERAL ADMRAr.-This beauti-
full vessel An additional triumph of American marine
architecture will leave the fo, Of Canal street this
ing on public trial trip. large number of invited
guests will take part in the affair." Capt Comstock for,
merly Of the United States mail steamship Baltic will
command the General Admiral
ANNUAL ELECTION DIRECTORS OF THE HARLEM Rail
RoADThe annual election Of thirteen directors OF the
New York and Harlem Railroad was held at the Office OF
the company, corner OF Fourth and Twenty sxt
street. yesterday There opposition presented
the regular ticket, comprising the members Of the old
Board, as follows
Alan Campbell, John Astyne,
William c. Wetmore, Horace Brooks,
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Albert Smith,
Daniel Drew, Albert j. Akin,
Francis w Edmonds John Harper
Charles W. Sanford A. B:Bayls.
Horace F. Clark,
In consequence Of the illness OF Mr. Campbell President
Of the company no report Of the affairs Of the road
made.
HoNxY Moon SPENT IN PRtsoN-Mr Marroney the Ex-
press defaulter, now in Edrkge street jail in default
Of $50 0eo BAIL contemplated trip to Europe when
rested last Saturday. He had only been married the
lady who accompanied him the 7h inst, at Phila
dephia. Thus their matrimonial trip has had very
sudden termination in rather queer place, Edrdge
street jail.
STABBNG AFFBAY IN THE BowMRy-Patrick Conner was
arrested by policeman Williams, o. The Sixth precinct.
charge Of having stabbed acquaintance Richard
Murphy in the The affair occurred at No. ID Bowery
where the parties quarreled glass Of liquor. From
words tie quarrel came to blows and finally the knife
Drawn across Murphys neck Justice Connolly commit
ted the prisoner for trial.
Commemorate appears that II not the grain
surers that interested the late prize fight Staten
Island, but the laborers under their employ.