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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09
M~The Albany Eveuinp .Iournnz off

ca The Albany Evening Journal offer.
the gamblers argument, as follows
We offer to the opponents of the Repub.
lican party-Democratic and hybrid-that
if Gov. Seward should be the nominee Of the
Republican National Convention, for Presi-
dent, q wager Of 81, 900 that he will carry
the State, of $1,000 that be will obtain
!, 900 majority, 81 900 that he will obtain
=, 900 majority, and SO on up to $4,000,
making in all S25, 900 q ss-n6G'sa &. =
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09
IOWA NEWS.

The name of the woman who starved
herself to death near Oskaloosa was Oruzen,
not "Angel," as at first reported.
Another Democratic paper, the Dewitt
Journal, has lately died. This makes the
18th demise among the Iowa Democracy
within the last sixty days.
-Messrs. Green & Graves, proprietors of
the Vulcan Iron Works at Cedar Rapids,
have recently commenced the manufacture
of stoves. This is enterprise in the right
direction.
WIN. Edwards, of'Keokuk, who shot D.
P. Shields, at St. Louis, on account Of a
dishouorable intrigue with Mrs. Edwards,
has been released on bail and returned to
Keokuk. The Transcript says that public
sentiment is strongly in favor of the out
ragged husband. Shields is recovering.
RooF Tn1Na.-Mr. Brothers of Jasper
county proposes to introduce "roof thing"
in Newton, next summer. The Press says
that the clay WITCH is to be used is found
near that town in inaxhaustibe quantities.,
and is fully equal to that used III the cele'
brafed potteries of England.
Aco1DENT..-Last week quite serious &C
cident happened in the raising of one Of the
bents of the bridge across Ralston creek,
in Iowa CITY, by which some six or seven
workmen were thrown to the ground and
seriously injured. John Lloyd was thrown
a distance of % feet and badly stunned 5.
D. Thomas had his knee sprainod; MIR.
Mosier had two ribs and one arm broken,
and Mr.. Pierce was severely stunned. 1t is
thought all will recover.
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Commercial.
WEEKLY REVIEW.

.a-ss-r THURsDAY, Dec. 8.
The weather has been bitter cold and
roads rough during most of the week, re-
tarding business operations in some degres.
The river is filled with floating ice, but
without an immediate prospect OF closing
up. Navigation is closed for the season.
Grain.-The receipts Of wheat have been
light and the mills have in consequences been
idle portion of the time. The price has
been steadily advancing, and to-day 300 was
freely paid. Corn continues in good demand
at 25c in the ear and Csc shelled. Receipts
quite LIBERAL Oats scarce. Rye and barley
unchanged. e.s ,sgg s .ss
Pork.-The slaughtering houses are now
at work, but hogs are not being brought in
| ute - freely as last season. At Buffers
about 700 have been killed, and at Leland
& Co.'s nearly 400. Prices range from.
$3.50 to So tho latter price for hogs
weighing over 200 lbs. There is plenty Of
money in the hands of buyers here to pay
for all hogs that may be- brought to this
market. 4s~-.. sg, ..t
.Bsef.-Dunsmore q Chambers are paying
$40 per LOU 1os. for beef cattle. They
have shipped some to Chicago but intend
slauphterinu and nact;no nnmher To send
:, 10 n;n..;.. ''-'',->s
VIZ p'n'i'.'' ses. ass
| we append our usual quotations. ii
Wneat|Spring, 77(9oOc -
Winter, voc. e5, r...t -
Duckwheat oO(91oc. a.r-
| Flour spring wheat, 4.2s(@$4:50
buckwheat, $3S$S,5o per loo lbs. -
Oorn meal, QUO bushel. -
Oorn, IN tne eur, new, ll(01oS' An
Oats-25c.
BARLEY, 35e. a@ -
I've. 46O. .fFsfH4 s.H FaE4ufh
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

VorE OF TUE STATE -Tho Council Bluffs
Bugze, edited by the late Democratic candi,
date for Lieut.. Governor, not quite so good
authority as will be the official announce
ment on the first of January next, gives the
following IS the majorities on Governor and
Lieut.. Governor
Kirkwood, 2951.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09
Correspondence of the Muscatine Journal
Board of Education.

HOARD Oh E0uCIt1On.
! SsSArE CHAMBEn, DEsMoINEs, Iowa.
S N# Dec. 9Th, 1859.
dean journal The Board of Education
met in the Senate Chamber, this P. NJ, at
O'clock, and was called to order by the Lieu
tenant Governor, Gran Faville. The session
was opened by prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Chamberlain Cory.
The Board consists of Is members, as
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09
Kirk wood,
Rusch,

TIn the South Carolina Legislature,
last week, resolutions were offered declaring
the readiness of that bellicose State to unite
in Southern Confederacy, and directing an
inquiry into tho condition Of the old mus
kets, etc. ...,. .-----., .. -r..
This is not the first time the South Caro-
lima Secessionists have INDUCED in this sort
of senseless buster and gasconade.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

The Charleston Democratic National Con.
vention will, it is now said, be called early
in April.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09
CHICAGO, Dec. 6

Flour market more active, and prices
advanced l0@15c, with sales of upwards Of
1000 bbls. at $4,400$4,8O for common to
good spring extras, and so for fair super.
fine. Winter wheat quiet. Wheat advanced
lc, with limited sales at 92(Q93o for No. q
spring, and 953@97c for No. 1 spring in
store. The demand for the latter is chiefly
for milling purposes. Corn shade firmer,
sales of No. being made at 3S@3S}c, and
rejected at Sl@32c in store. Oats continue
firm, ct BIC for No. in store and 35c in
bags on track. Rye scarce and in demand
72}(975o on track. Barley firm with sales
Of No. 2 at 45c in store. Timothy seed 80
@$2, IL. Glover $4,25@$4,5o. Hides
green 5f(953c, dry flint 12@l33c.
Lios Stock.-l,35O cattle and IL, 1856 hogs
received during the week Cattle sold at
and hogs at $4,75(0$5.
. ST.. Louis, Dec. S.
Wheat firm, with sales of 165 bags spring
at 81 ,O5 and 231 bags common to fair fall
ct 81 ,O5(0$1,1l. Flour - city superine
IS rs. Corn 53@5eo. Oats 4605Oc. Barley
6S(970c. Buckwheat 500. Onions SOC.
Glover seed IS. Hungarian grass seed 75c.
Dry hides l3c and green &c.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09
THE MARKETS.

- New YORK, Dec. z.
Flour steady, with sales of western brands Il
at 81, 25@$5,65. Wheat quiet at $l,75 for
choice Milwaukee club and 81 so for white
Michigan. Corn s5@95c. Rye 8S9s9c. /,
Oats 45(946c. Pork-mess 1880, prime
$l1 go.
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.-. For the Journal.
Iowa Farmers College.

have been circulating the following Pc
tition for scholarships in this school when il
it is opened. l find there are moro than
expected who esteem this the best schoo
they can send their sons to. We would bt
glad il the friends OF the Farmers College
who live in the country, who would like tc
send their sons to this school within two tt
five years, would make application, thai
we may know how large College to builG
to accommodate the wants of the people fol-
this school, This application will not b.
considered binding on the signer /; they car
withdraw atany time. Its object is to show
that We think it best to go on and build the
College and open the Farm; and that it is
probable that we should like to send O
scholar.
A copy Of the petition is left at Burnett'<
bookstore, and must be signed previous to
New Years, as shall leave for Desmoines
soon after. SUEL FOSTER.
To the Board Of Trustees Of the Ioa0a Farm
er's College,:
The undersigned, citizens of Mu catine
county, iowa, believing that the Farmers
College, and Experimental Farm, where the
student is to work about three hours each
day, will be tue means of preserving hi,
health-will contribute towards paying his
expenses-and under the direction of a scien-
tiic and practical farmer, will learn that
which is equally useful with any Of his
other studies. Ii this should in other re-
poets equal other schools and colleges
in this State, we do hereby express our
preference for the same and would like to
send one or more scholars.
THE ENGINE Room AT HARPER's FERRY.-
This room, in which Brown and his party
took their position, remains untouched since
the day of the struggle, probably as slim
uant to the ferocious heroism of the natives
and warning to the strangers from the
North. The broken sides are still unre-
paired, and the doors are perforated with
bullet holes. The white washed walls are
stained in more than ons place with blood
and at the back there is long red splash
extending nearly tour feet and more than
four inches wide, thick and encrusted, and
here and there dotted with something be.
sides gore-small fragments Of human flesh
which is pointed out with exultation as
the blood of Brown.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

CoNGREss.-The House was still wrangling
at last accounts 9th inst. over the question
sprung by Mr.. Clark, of No., concerning Mr.
Helpers book, "Thc Crisis" without electing
a Speaker. The Chicago Press says the book
in question treats of the economic results of
slavery in the South, and nearly all of its facts
are taken from State and United States Census
Reports. That it is compilation decidedly
damaging to slavery, and that it meets slavery
propagandists with unanswerable arguments
drawn directly from the practical working of
the institution, is not to be denied; but the
same is true of the United States Census,
which is prepared, printed and circulated by
the United States government itself, under
the superintendency of a leading Southern
fire-eater. There is nothing in the book
which any one need shrink from fully
endorsing. 9Th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

CoSGREss.-This body, even before becom-
ing fairly organized, has got to wrangling
over the ''nigger question" In the Senate,
about the first thing brought up was notice
of resolution by Mr.. Mason, of Va, to
appoint committee to inquire into the late
Harper's Ferry affair upon which Mr..
Trumbull, Of ILL.,, very OPPORTUNITY gave
notice that he would introduce an amend
meAt providing for like investigation into
the seizure of the arsenal at Franklin, Mo.
In the House, on Monday, vote for
Speaker was taken with the following
result: Sherman go, Bocock Sc, Grow 43,
Betteler IA, Davis 2, Phillips l, Gilmer 3,
Nelson 5, Corwin l, Adrian l, Hill l,
Hickman 1, Pennington !, Haskin 2,
Mcqueen l, Il. F. CLARK l. Mr.. Grow
withdrew his name. Mr.. Clark, Of Mo-,
then introduced a resolution declaring that
those members who had endorsed and re-
commended book called 1.-THE Impending
Crisis of the South, and How to Meet It,"
were unfit for the Speakership. Considsra-
BILE excitement ensued, and various motions
to adjourn, to proceed to vote, &C., were put
and lost, till the regular hour for adjourn
ment arrived, without any action having
been taken.
Our readers will observe that the Demo-
Gratis are to blame for introducing the
'nigger question" in both Houses thus early
in the session. Daily, It'll.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-09

Old Brown's Vill - lie serites his own
Epilaph-Last Interview with his Wife
and Fellow-l Prisoners, DC, dc.
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assigned position within one hundred yards
of the scafFold.
At this time, the military had assumed
their positions on the field, and in the woods
to the north of the field of execution. The
cavalry were seen securing in every direction,
while mounted men were stationed all along
the fences of the field of execution, and could
be seen riding to the south and east, appar-
entity anxiously looking for the anticipated
rescue.
Thus matters stood at half. past 10 o'clock,
when Con. Taliaferro, with his staff, consisting
of thirty-scven men, in various uniforms, and
all mounted on spirited chargers, entered the
field, and proceeded, with all military decorum,
to position in front of the gallows, and in
the rear of the Cadets from the Military
Institute.
The departure of the commanding officer
from the town was the signal for the bringing
out of the prisoner. A furniture wagon was
driven in front of the Jail, and the military
formed around it. Brown was then escorted
from his room. He was dressed in black
suit, much worn, the same he had on when
he made his attack on the Ferry. He wore
SLOUGH hat, shoes, and red colored stockings.
His arms had been pinioned and he marched
out with firm step and upright head. He
was assisted into the wagon, and took seat
on his coffin. .....~.s..,
The train then proceeded to the scene of
The military escort was large and
imposing. There was no music, and nothing
was to be heard save the slow-measured tread
of the military, and the rumbling of the
wheels of the wagon which was conveying
Brown to his death. Following the military
were about two hundred citizens. The gate
was entered, and the command brought to a |
malt. In few minutes it again started, and |
to the gallows. The wagon was \
stopped few yards from the steps which led
o the platform, and Brown was assisted out,
md Immediately started for the scaffold. On
me side was the Sheriff, on the other stood
me of his deputies.
Brown assembled the steps with cheerful J
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be paid him from the proceeds of my fathers
estate, in consideration of his terrible suf-
ferings in Kansas, and his crippled condition
from his childhood. give to my son Sal
mon Brown, fifty dollars in cash, to be paid
him from my fathers estate, as an offset to
the first of the two cases above named.
give to. my daughter Ruth Thompson, my
large old Bible, containing family records.
give to each of my sons and to each Of my
other daughters, my son-in.law Henry
Thompson, and to each of my daughters.in-
law, as good copy Of the Bible as can be
purchased at some bookstore in New York
or Boston at cost Of five dollars each in
cash, to be paid out of the proceeds of my
fathers estate. l give to each Of my grand
children that may be living when my fathers
estate is settled, as good copy of the
Bible as caR be purchased as above, at three
dollars each. All the Bibles to be purchas-
ed at one and the same time, for cash, and
on the best terms. l desire to have fifty
dollars each paid out of the final proceeds of
nv fathers estate, to the following named
persons, to-wit: To Allen Hammond, ESQ.,,
Of Rockville, TollaDd county, Conn.,, OF
Geo. Kellogg, Esq, formerly Agent of the
new LuSlduu CoiupoHy "0 SA1' p'oCo, AoI
he use and benefit of the Company also,
fifty dollars to Silas Ravens, formerly of
.rvingsburg, Summit county, Ohio, if he can
,e found. Also, fifty dollars to man for
nerly Of Stark county, Ohio, who sued my
ather in his lifetime, through Judge
and Mr.. Epson, of Akron, to be
,aiG by'J. r. Brown to the man in person,
{ he can be found. His name l cannot
emember. Ny father made q compromise
With the man by turning out the house and
OF at Monroeville. I desire that any
emaining balance that may become due
rem my fathers estate, may be paid in
quail amounts to my wife and to the widows
f Watson and Oliver Brown, by my
rother. 49,
Brown made also a second will, in which
. authorizes the Sheriff of Jefferson county
} sell his pixies and guns, and give the
roceeds to his wife, if they can be found.
his was made in the morning. j
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-31
G. p. BROWN
lIS MAIN S'slS KIT

q
EALER In Watches, Clocks, JeWelry Silver and Plated
~ Ware, Fancy Goods, &C., &c. Wholesale and Retail
Agent for tie sale Of the CELEBEATED AMERICAN
WATCHES manufactured by APPLKfoH, TRACY Co.,
his return from New York with complete
every variety goods line,
be offered at prices TO compete with any house the
country Please call and examine before purchasing elr
where. sepi6-ly
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-31

VIII VA.
E are lust rseeiyng our spring styles Of HAS Caps
wv and Straw Goods which, when complete, will surpass
any the kind offered In this city Our
consists of Of the and most
styles OF Moleskin Silk Soft Beaver Cassimer Metropolis
Hnngarian 0beron, MArio Kossuth, Planters, Tur
,JEens aud French Styles, which offer at prices TO
strngency Of the market. The pub
respectfully invited call and examine for them
selves. [ap1al BLISS OAMPBELI-
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-31

Law OF Puss.-The Aulocrat of the Break.
fast Table cites case in which it was decided
that San Action for Battery will lie for blow
given in return for pun. As reported, the
trial was before Miller j. Doe presented sub
scription paper to Roc, and urged the cliims of
suffering humanity. lie replied by asking whom
charity was like top? IL was in evidence that
Doe preserved a dignifed silence. Roc then
said. when it begins to hum. Thereupon Doe
struck Roc. whose head hit the Monthly Rag
Bag aud Stolen Miscellany, and modification
ensued. The associate Judges, after consulta-
ton, agreed in the opinion, which they thus
annonnccd-".yest son But the Chief Justice
reioined. that no man should jest so without
punishment, and charged for the prisoner, who
was acquitted. and the pun ordered to be burned
by the Sheriff Tho Miscellany was forfeited
as a deodand, but not claimed.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-31

Tne BEsr SEWING MAcnINE.-The very best
sewing machine man have is a wife. 1t
is one that requires but kind word to set it in
motion, rarely gets out ,ofrepair, makes but lit
tie noise, is seldom the cause ofa dust, and,
once in motion, will go on uninterruptedly for
hours, without the slightest trimming, or the
smallest personal supervision being necessary.
1t will make shirts, darn stockings, sew on but
tons, mark pocket haukerchiefs, cut out pima
fores, and manufacture childrens frocks out of
any old thing you may give it; and this it will
do behind your back just as well as before your
face. In fact you may leave the house for
days, and it will go on working just the same.
Tfit does get out of order little, from being
ovcrworked, it mends itself BY being left alone
for short time, after which it returns to its
sewing with greater vigor than ever 0fcoursc
sewing machines vary great deal. Some are
much quicker than others. 1t depends in
vast measure upon the particular pattern you
select. lfyou are fortunate in picking out the
choicest pattern of wife-one, for instance,
that sings while working, and seems to be never
so happy as when the husbands linen is in hand
the sewing machine may be pronounced per-
feet ofits kind; SO much so, that there is no
make-shift in the world that can possibly re-
place it, either for love or money In short, no
gentlemnn's establishment is complete without
one OF these sewing machines in the houscl
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-31
CHARLES w. GRAHAM,
. z q q Y = = O Z II O J A N Il a II A N N Il 4

COL ks > % IL IT % = n N Es IT a N N II X
THE undersigned would nfoIm the citizens Wheeling
Z and vicinity that having purchased tie Drug and Pre-
seIipton Store, formerly Owned by DR.. Janes Tanner,
win continue 10 carry the Drug business In aIiss
branches. He respectfully soeits
the public patronagv vhe Las heretofore been literally
extended towards this old and we'll estsblshnent
II will be his aim TO keep thing, Ct the
and at the lowest price, usually fur
.nshed Drug establIshmeut. ffsI
Prescriptions carefully senPeun6ed from the purest
Medieines. cHARLEs W. GRAHAM
No 30, cor. Main and " ehEteT Sts., rs
mylP Centre Wheeling.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-31

SADDLES, HARNESS. TRUNKS. &c.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
B. SHEPPARD. No 13l Main ST., corner OF Urson win
~ continue TO keep on hand large and complete
sortmeut OF all articles m his line,
Geutlemen's Sadds, Fine and ConIs. HaTkess TTnnkn
Valces Carpet Bags, SatcSeiS Collars Hsmss WHIPS
would respectfully call attention my and trust
by strict attention and pronPtn.ss to merit continuance
All kinds OF repairing promptly done. pr yer
manner. ,. u. sHEPPAhD
sePsu 13l Meln ST..
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-31

DURABLE PApRR.-Science, which has of late
contributed so much 20 the comfort and welfare
of man, has recently made another simple dis
cov,ry which promises great results in the or
dinary affairs oflifc. By passing unglazed pa
per through solution OF sulphuric acid and
water it is found that an entire change is effec-
ted in its structure, by which it obtains the
strength and tenacity of parchment, and acquires
properties that viii enlarge its usefulness to a
great degree If this process, on large scale,
should prove to be successful and economic, it
is hardly possible to exagerate the value aud i'm
portance of the discovery. The ephemeral char
acter of our present paper, the fragility of the.
school book or library volume. the destructibili-
ty of IMPORTANT legal documents, even the chang
ing nature of our newspapers and bank bills will
be revoiutionized.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-03-31
CIsAs. MOItGAN,

CIsAs. MOHfsAN,
NNyHOLESALE AND RETAlL Manufacturer of Saddirs,
w Bridles Harn.As and Trunks, artI-
cles usually kept By Saedets, boys leave
public that he has opened, No IG5 aiE Market
Alley where he will be glad any persons wanting
of the above articles. As heintels
and sell fair prices, he hopes obtain liberal share
Of public patronage. Particular
work, and repairing done with dispatch. s.pIs.
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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-12
BE CONTENT.

Mistaken mortal, ever frelting,
Grasping, grinding, grooming, getting
Be content!
If thou hast enough, be thankful,
Just as if thou hast bankful---
Be content
If fortune cast thy lot but humble,
Earn thy bread and do not grumble--
Be sontent
Have the rich, thinkest thou, no trouble
Twice thy wealth their sorrows double
Be content
List the lore Of learned sagcs,
Those wise men Of the Grecian ages
Be coutent
Their reck ming up Of all earth's riches,
Was compassed in one short phrase, whish is
Be eontentl
The rich man gets with all his heaping
But dress, and drink, and food, and sleeping
Be content!
Though in the sleep the rich men gain not,
Poor men sleep when rich men may not
Be content!
When winds about thy dust shall scatter,
Where goes thy gold-to thee what matter?
Be content
Remember thou for wealth who rakest,
thought thou broughtest naught thou takest.'
Be contentl
From the n. G. Christian Advocate.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-12
Printers Litnnr.

From want Of Gold, wives that seold, maidcns
old, and by sharpors 'sold"-prcservo usl
From foppish sneors, mock auctioneers, and
wornan's tears-deliver,
From singing flies, coal black eyes, and ba-
bies cries-deliver us
From seedy coats, protested notes, and sink
ing boats--protect US
From crcaking doors, wife that snorcs, con-
founded boros, and dry good stores-protect
us
From modest girls, with waving cxrles. and
teeth Of pearls--never mind
Especially ne latter.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-01-12

CHANCES IN CRosslSo THE ATLASrlc.
Statistics disclose the unpleasant fact
10 those intending 10 cross the Atlantic,
that there is one chance out of eighty Of
CHER never living to get to the other side.
For the last four years about 100000 per-
sons have made the trip-all told. In
that time three trans Atlantic steamers
have been lost, with 1900 lives. For the
last twenty years the average loss Of life
y about one in a hundred.