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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01
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| Tho two factions of the Democracy are now
fairly at war with each other in Pennsylvania
Forney's PHILADELPHIA Press of the 2lst inst
publishes call for State Convention, to
meet at Harrisburg, on the 10Th Of April, ''to
consult upon the propriety of adopting meas
ures to yindcatc the name, fame and princi.
pies Of the Democratic party"
"This," says the Press, lis but the begin
ming of movement that must become ire
sistiblc. Either the Democratic
party must come to the principle that to the
people of the Territories belongs the exclusive
right Of managing their own affairs, or there
is to be no National Democratic organization
And while there is no entertained purpose on
the part Of the Democrats who will meet at
Harrisburgh to resist the encroachments of
Federal power, to attack the constitutional
guarantees Of the South, yet this is the time
to indicate, and Harrisburgh the place to
proclaim, that the attempt to turn the Demo
cratic party into machine, for the purpose
Of invoking Congressional Intervention to
protect Slavery in the Territories, in violation
Of the popular will, will be sternly and mex
orably resisted. Prompted by no
selfish purposes, inspired by no sectional
designs, and animated by the great principle
that to the people belongs the duty of protect
ing the State, and full-armed against both the
destructive theories of Executive intervention
and Congressional Intervention, it will and
must go forth to conquer. We must move
for selfpreseryation. 1t is a case Of life and
death to the Democratic party"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

- German Democrats and German Dem
ocratic newspapers are making considerable
noise over the recent act of Massachusetts, in
extending the period of naturalization, and
attempting to hold the Republican party of
the country responsible for it. A similar law
is in force in the Democratic State of South
Carolina, and yet nothing is heard of it-no
row raised over it. The act of Massachusetts,
no more binds the Republican party than the
act of South Carolina does the Democratic
party. And in neither case can we look upon
the acts of these States as true expose OF
the opinions and feelings of the two parties
touching the subject of naturalization.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

a FACT FOR THE PEoPLE.-We take it for
granted that the people know that the ex-
penses of the Government for the past year,
were over $5O,0OO,OOO, and that it is esti-
mated they will exceed $l00, 100000 the
present year. They also know that Mr..
Stephens says that $40, 100000 is ample for
all the purposes Of the Government. Allow
ing that Mr.. Stephens has under estimated
the amount, and that $50,Oo0,O00 are nec-
essary, then, there is waste Of some $780,
100000 on fine wsshstands, sofas, lounges,
splendid chairs and magnificent mirrors at
enormous prices to partizan fayorites!
But the estimate is as above stated. Now,
how much is that to each voter in the last
Presidential election? Our readers will
hardly credit what the figures prove, 50 large
is the amount. The average to every voter
in the Presidential election of 1856 is nearly
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS! Just think
of it, and ask whittier We are tending?
The vote cast that year was 1850, ,024
which divided into the 100000, 900, gives
an average Of twenty-four dollars and sew
enty two cents to the voter. But Mr.. Ste
phens says this is $60,000,00O more than
they should be, and what is the result? The
amount spent by the so-called Democratic
party, over and above which is needed, is
equal to an average of over t,Delre dollars
to each man oho oatedin 1856 for President!
Can the people stand that2 Will they
stand it? Will they permit this corrupt
and extravagant Administration, mis-. named
Democratic, to longer hood-wink and de-
ceive them9 Will they consent to such ex-
travagant appropriations-see the Treasury
bankrupt, and those in authority piling up
a public debt of hundreds Of millions of
dollars in order to sustain it? We do not
believe they will, but they will make one
united and mighty effort and drive them
from the posts they disgrace--on the salaries
of which, drawn from tho toiling millions,
they fatten. american.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01
FALLING Orr IN GRAIN REcElPTs.--Th

FALLING Orr IN GRAIN REcElrTs.--The
statistics of grain receipts at Chicago show an
immense falling off compared with those OF
last year. This should stimulate the farmers
of Iowa to put in larger crops than ever, this
Spring, as there is great deficiency to be
supplied Prices of grain will rate high for
the next year at least, and if we have good
crops in Iowa this season, (Which we have
reason to hope,) farming will be profitable.
twill pay much better to dig the soil Of Iowa
than the pacers of the South Platte or of
California.
The grain statistics in the Chicago CON-
mercial Express of the Gath Of March, show
the accumulation at that point for the last
week to be II, 500 bushels against 100, 900 for
the corresponding week of last year. The
difference in the amount of flour and wheat in
store now and the same time last year has
reached 1,l53,OoO The decrease in the
receipts of flour and wheat is equivalent to
100000
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

THE STAMPEDE FOR THE REPORTED GOLD
REGIoNs.-We clip the following from the st.
Louis Republican of the 25th:
Still they comet Who come? The Pixies
Peakers and gold seekers-fortune hunters.
Every boat from the Ohio is crowded with
them, and every boat for the Missouri goes up
jammed with people. Boats now loading for
this port and the Missouri River, at Pittsburgh
and Cincinnati, are thronged with emigrants
Those on their way here are in the same con-
dition. They are coming down the Mississ-
ippi and Illinois, too-the Pixies Peakers.
They are focking overland, across the coun-
try-the Pixies Peakers-all with strong
limbs and brave hearts, capable of standing
the exposures of the prairie, wilderness and
mountains,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

MODEST, Very !-Ex-President Pierce takes
the pains to write to the Boston Post that,
under no possible circumstances, can he
consent to the use of his name in manner
calculated to disturb the tranquil pursuits
which alone pertain to the life of private
citizen" This is like the declaration Of the
scre and yellow spinstcr, who. under no pos
ried The Ex-President possesses the lively
imagination of a Quixote if he thinks any one
wishes him to ''consent to the use of his
name" except as reproach to the Democratic
party and the country.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

The New DICTA OF THE SUPREME Court
1t is stated that the Supreme Court at Wash
ington has decided that the writ of habeas
corpus, when issued bya State Court, has no
efficacy to relieve citizen of such State when
he is held by Federal process, no matter how
unauthorized, unjust or oppressive such
restraint may be. This decision is equivalent
to denial of writ, as an instrument of pro-
lection against Federal persecution or tyranny.
If the States of this Union, says the New
York Tribune, have any political rights what
ever, they have the right to defend and protect
their citizens against all wrongs and all
expressions, and in certain cases their only
resort would be the writ of habeas corpus.
Deny them this, and the States cease to be
the guardians and protectors of their own
citizens. Any State of this Union that will
yield to such an Interpretation of its political
rights as this is only fit to be enslaved. The
spirit of freedom spurns it with contempt.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01


P1KR's PEAK.-The ST. Louis Dessosros
Of the 18th, contains letter Of solemn
warning to those whom it stylss the 'dolui.
cd Pixies Peakers." Among other facts,
the writer states that last senson hundrede
of men roamed for months through the re-
ported gold region, digging here and there,
but not one Of them has eve, come forwoxd
and stated that he made money by digging.
Hundreds have also been in the mines during
the whole of last winter, but We have seen
none of their gold which they soy they have
obtained. The press is teeming with their
letters, all informing the public that ,h.
writer's ore satisfied that from three to ten
dollars can be dug out in day and, also,
that the aehole country is laid out in tose"-
lots This last piece Of inform alton appears
to him to Indicate the motive which induces
those now at the mines to strive for large
emigration.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

GyVirginia is now the great attle-feld
upon which the re-organized Whig party is
to break its first lance. Great preparations
are being made for a signal blow in behalf Of
Whiggery redivivus. Not that victory is
anticipated, but that vote shall be polled
which will encourage the creation of similar
organizations in other States. The Democ-
racy are working energctically, and Mr.
Letcher, their candidate for Governor, has
assumed the Gov. Wise position on national
politics, which ensures his election by large
majority. There is every prospect, however,
that the Wings will carry several of the Con-
gressional districts, including the Harper's
Ferry, which is now represented by Charles
James Faulkner.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

The VOICE OF THE WHANG -DooDLE.-A
"whang doodle,' hard-shell preacher,
wound up flaming sermon with this mag
nifcent peroration:-
"My brethren and sistern eff a mans
full of religion you can't hurt him There
was the three arabian children; they put
e into a furnace, hettec seven times hot
ter than it could be het, and it didn't singe
a har on their heads And their was John
the Evangoler; they put him n, and where ere
him into caladronic of biin' lie, and billed
him all night. and it didn't tase his shell F!
And their was Daniel; they put him into
lions den and what, my fellow travellers,
and respected auditories, do you think he
was put into a lions den for? Why, for
prayin' three times day. Don't be alarm
ed, brethering and sistern; l don't think
any of you will ever get into lions den!''
-HarpeY's Magazine.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

A DELICATE COMPLIMENT (S)-Several gen.
lemen gsing down in the early morning
train from Troy, N. Y, purchased from a
news-boy, at Greenbusl station, mental food
to lass them tor the voyage. One of these,
observing that lady who sat near him had
no paper, and presuming that .'the full de-
tails with magnificent illustrations" of the
ltate Washington tragedy, would prove par
ticularly interesting to her, handed her a
certain New York Illustrated paper, at the
same time inviting her attention to the sub
iect mstter of it's engravings. The lady re
ceived the journa! in COL ana formal
manner, spread it wide open before her
deliberately stopped down, pulled oft her,
rubbers, and, carefully folding them up,
laid them besides her on the seat, and ar
ranged her brecade and shawl Us if nothing
had happaned.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

WThe German citizens of Toledo, Ohio,
have, through committee, issued an address
to the people of Massachusetts,, in relation to
the proposed amendment Of the Constitution
of that State, prohibiting naturalized citizens
the use of the elective franchise for two years
after being naturalized. They avow them
selves warm Republicans, but declare they
can never again act with that party, should
this amendment to the Massachusetts, Consti-
tuition prevail. They seem to forget, in
coming to such a determination, that the
Republican party is national and not sectional,
and as such, isnotresponsible for the character
of local politics.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

GOLD BY THE QUANTITY cubic inch Of
gold, at $ls,60 per ounce, is worth one hun
dred and forty-six dollars cubic foot, two
hundred and fifty-two thousand two hundred
and eighty-eight dollars; cubic yard, six
millions eight hundred and eleven thousand
seven hundred and seventy-six dollars. The
quantity of gold now in existence in the world
is estimated to be three thousand millions Of
l-l,.-. -, rn,ur, wcIued :--.~-v..v irIoos, CUuiu
be contained in cube of eleven feet. The
late gold discoveries Of California and Aus
tralia, by the two great commercial nations of
the world-England and the United States
las added, and will hereafter add, immensely
to their previous power What the more
recent discoveries may do to add to the pre-
vious constant stream that is flowing into
business, as stimulant, is now in process Of
experiment.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

~ A Democratic meeting in Sumner
county, Tenn, has put new plank in the
platform of that party, thus:
WHEREAS, We have in this community a
secret order known as Odd Fellows, who have
monopolized to themselves an undue propor-
ton of Office and done other acts and things
inconsistent with the principles of the Demo
cratic party; and, supposing the same to be
the case elsewhere; therefore, be it
Resolued, That, as Democrats, we cannot
consistently vote for candidate for office
who belongs to a secret order, be he Know
Nothing, Plug Ugly, Odd-Fellow, or what not.
The "What not's" are political sect we
had not before heard of. A pity, indeed,
that the Democracy must be interfered with
in their patriotic efforts to take care of the
offices, and keep them from being "monopo-
liZed p'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

CO Judge Springer, the successor Of
Clagett in the Burlington and Keokuk Dis
trict, has given great satisfaction. In noticing
the adjournment of the Court, the Keokuk
Gate City says:
Judge Springer has discharged the duties
of his position to the perfect satisfaction Of
the Bar, and won golden opinions from all
sorts of people. There has never been a
Judge on the bench who has elected such
universal commendation as Judge Springer,
and none, we venture to say, was ever better
entitled to the unanimous plaudits of the
nnhlic
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

THE BANKS oE TIE UNITED STATEs.-A
report, just made by the Secretary OF the
Treasury at Washington; gives statistics OF
Banks, comprising pretty much oil OF those
number of banks in 1857 was 14ls; in
1858, 1922; in 1859, l476. The whole of
capital is s4ol 100000 in 1859 against
1870 100000 in 1857. The specie is $lO4.-
,000i in 1859 against $5s, 900, 900 in 1857.
100000 against $GS4, ,000, 900 in 1857. The
s214,000,0oO in 1857. The capital in New
York is represented at $l00,285, ,4so; in
Massachusetts, SOL, ,sl9, 1925 in Pennsylvan-
ia, s24, ,565, ,So5; in Louisiana, $24, ,2l5 $3.50.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

The PEOPLE vs.. JAMES RucuAxAx.-The
Hartford Eoeaing Press makes out telling
catalogue Of difference Of opinion between Mr..
Buchanan and the people As to the merits of
several distinguished individuals, thus:
When Connecticut repudiated Isaac Tou-
cey, Mr.. Buchanan took him into his Cabinet,
When Michigan repudiated Mr.. Cass, Mr..
Buchanan took him into the Cabinet
When old Berks repudiated Jehu Clancy
Jones, Mr.. Buchanan rewarded him with the
mission to Austria.
Whom Indiana repudiated John Petit, Mr.
Buchanan made him Chief Justice of Kansas
When Iowa repudiatsd George w. Jones,
Mr.. Buchanan offered him the mission to
Bogota.
When Iowa repudated Augustus Caesar
Dodge, he was made Minister to Spain.
When the Pro-Slavery party failed to
establish Slavery in Oregon, Mr.. Buchanan
made its leader the United States District
Judge
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

TA keoluk correspondent of the Appa-
moose ChieftGin, in letter to that paper OF
the 18th, says that Gen. Jones was the mover
and author of the amendment to the Oregon
bill, which re-districts Iowa, and changes the
place of holding the United States District
Court for the Southern District from Burlin g.
ton to Keokuk A few days ago, the Bur-
lington Gazette pitched into Col. Curtis as
the great offender in this case, and declared
that Curtis is the man who is guilty of a most
wanton outrage upon the rights and interests
of the people Of that District, by permitting
the place of holding the Court to be thus
changed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

R Some friends of the Administration
affect to be shocked at the irreverence Of
Senator Brown, of Mississippi, when, in his
Cuba rhapsody at Tammany Hall, he spoke
of the proverbial timidity of old age, which
presses heavily on Mr.. Buchanan and Gen.
Cass" This was certainly queer way of
backing ones friends, and reminds us of the
saying, when poor fellow is going down
hill, give him kick."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

BLAcK-MAILING.-Mr. Geo. E. uubbell,
formerly one of the editors Of the Davenport
Democrat, publishes communication in the
Neps in which he states that the present
editors of the Democrat demanded and were
paid $500 by the NJ. & NJ. and 9. & r. I.
Railroad Companies for its advocacy of the
Cedar Valley Railroad Loan, last November.
This is dark looking affair for our neighbors
of the Democrat, and if the charge is true,
they deserve the execration Of all honest men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

VALUE OF METHODIST PREACHER IN TIE
SoUrH.--Rev. Peter E. Green, Of the Mississ-
ippi Conference of the NJ. E. Church, was
shot by man named Fisher, near Vicksburg,
for receiving Fishers wife as member of the
Church of which Mr.. Green was the pastor.
Fisher has been tried, found guilty, and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for seoen gears only!
Preachers and school teachers are not held in
very high esteem among our Southern
brethren.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01
Sugar Cane Convention.

An interesting Convention of Sugar Cane
Growers was recently held at Waverly, Bre.
mer county, at which time a large number OF
gentleman related their experience in growing
the Chinese Cane. Their conclusions are
embodied in the following resolutions:
Resoloed, That we regard the results of the
past two unfavorable seasons in growing
Chinese and African Sugar Canes to be such
as to warrant more general attention and
more careful experiments, to perfect the
business as branch of farm industry.
RESOLVED, That, while the result in the
production of the Cane as a crop has been
emlnently satisfactory, and while the manu-
acture of molasses therefrom has not been as
successful as could be desired, we regard tho
numerous samples exhibited to this Conven-
ton, and the numerous statements here
detailed by the various members, as showing
that it will eventually become a staple crop
of the country.
Resolced, therefore, That this Convention
recommend to the farmers of Bremen county,
and the State generally, more thorough and
carefully conducted experiment to cultivate
Cane and manufacture sugar therefrom.
Resoleed, That, in the opinion Of this Con-
ventlon, the highest, dryest, lightest land is
the most suitable for the production.
ResoJgea, That this Convention urge upon
farmers the Importance of testing the vitality
Of their seed before planting
Res9leed, That, in the experience Of this
soaking seed in warm water
before planting forwards the crop from two to
three weeks, and it is therefore recommended
to farmers in planting Cane seed to adopt this
plan.
Resolued, That, from the few experiments
detailed to the Convention with the lmphee,
we regard it as the best sugar producing
plant, and therefore recommend more
thorough test of it's qualities.
ResJl0ed, That we desire to see the best
apparatus introduced and adopted for crushing
The Cane and reducing the juice to syrup and
sugar; We therefore request the various man
lfacturers Of machinery for such purposes to
advise US in some manner of the kind and
cost of their machines, together with such
other facts as will enable US to form an intel
igent opinion of the merits Of each.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01
THE GRAND jury SYSTEM ABoL1sHED.

The GRAND jury SYSTEM AB0LIsHED.-
Next month, a law goes into effect in Michigan,
providing for the trial of criminals ''by nfor-
nation" This virtually abolishes the grand
Jury, but power is reserved in the Circuit
Judge to call it in session whenever special
cases need its aid. All cases are to be exam
ined before justice of the peace, and by them
committed directly to the higher courts
; instead of for indictments, as has been pre-
viously done.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

MExIco.--A Mexican correspondent of the
N. 0. Picayune, in late letter, says:
Recent events have transpired in Mexico
which induce the belief that the secret service
fund of the United States was employed to
effect the overthrow of Zuloaga, and the
establishment of a liberal government under
Robles. 1t is impossible to make intelligent
Mexicans believe otherwise, and the partisans
of Miramon are not slow to stimulate the
credulity of those who hear and repeat it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

! DGMocRATIc PLATFoRM.--Scnator Browns
recent speech to the Democratic brotherhood
in Tammany Hall, New York, may be regarded
as truthful exposition of the Democratic
platform. The following is a brief synopsis
| Of his speech:
ale believed that Slavery was of divine
| origin [applause]; that God decreed it from
the foundation Of the world great applause] /;
that the African was destined, from his Gre
alton, to become the servant of the white man
continued applause]; and his opinion was
that every one before him would be better off
if he had nigger to wait upon him. Loud
and continued applause.l
In the course Of his speech, this chivalrous
Aississippian proclaimed himself in favor of
taking Cuba by "the mysterious operation Of
that power known in political nomenclature
by the name Of fillibusterisln," declaring that
Scuba must and shall be ours, and the power
does not exist On earth to prevent it," And
then he gave his reason for wanting Cuba,
boldly asserting that ".cs vunt Cubu for tile
extension Of slavery." But; says he
1--WE arc told, if we take the island of Cuba
we shall offend England and France. The
Devil we will [Checrs and laughter.] Sup
pose those governments should go on stills,
if we don't bring them down, d-n me |!
Renewed cheering and laughter.] What is it
to us whether they like it or not'
Here /. thc sSSAisss Foaoer and pirate spirit
boldly and profanely avowed and gloried in
by Federal Senator, and cheered and
applauded by the Democracy of New York
city This unprincipled Brown is a "speci-
men brick" Of the leaders of modern
Democracy, who have control of our Govern
ment, and who rule this Republic
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

ANOTHER OPPOSITION Victory. - The
Buchanan Democracy have been effectually
wiped out in Reading, Pa. At the municipal
election, on the 10th inst, Klein, the Oppo-
sition candidate for Mayor, received ], ,7O3
votes, against 759 for McCurdy, the Demo:
cratic nominee.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

How TO GET RID OF SUNDAY VISITORS -
The editor of the Louisville Presbyterian
Herald, in reply to subscriber who inquiries
how he should prevent young men from
calling to see his daughters ON Sunday, says:
"Call your daughters in and make them
recite the Catecnism, and politely invite
their visitors to come AMI see how well
rhey can do it. In month You win not
be annoyed any longer in that way"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-01

TEXAS AND IowA-A State census of Texas,
just taken, shows a population of ass, 1920
against 2l2, ,492 in the year 1850, when Iowa
had but 10000, though she now has over
600 600