Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-08


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Our COUNTY FAlR.-Thc suggestion of
correspondent in to-day's pa per, that we have
horse show in connection with our County Fair
next fall, is worthy the attention Of stock men,
We hope to hear from others on the subject.
C1osrp.-The Irving House was closed
Yesterday by Mr.. Wilkerson, its late keeper. We
have not heard of any proposing to reopen IT,
Mr. w. expects soon to resume work on his con-
tract on the Oskaloosa Railroad.
RRyUIsIoN OF TR,DE-We learn that
considerable -four has been shipped recently by
railroad from this place to Washington the present
terminus of the Oskaloosa Railroad 1t seems that
the wheat crop of last year was so scant in that re-
gion that the inhabitants are compelled to draw on
us for supplies till next harvest: 1t looks like
carrying Goals to Newcastle"
WASHINGTON BANK.--We learn from Mr..
Green, President of this Branch of the State Bank,
that it will commence operations about the 18th of
wa
msrly teller in the bank of Green Stone, in this
city, has returned from protracted visit to his
friends in the East and is ready to enter upon
the duties of his new station at ashington.
LUNArIos IN JAIL.-There are now four
insane persons confined in our county Jail for safe
keeping and we know Of several others in the coun
ty who are kept under close guard by their friends
I. IS ,b that tha
is not vet ready for the reception of these unortu
nate beings, and will not be ready, as we learn
before year from this time. Our Jail is a gloomy
and unwholesome place for them, but under the
circumstances ii is the best place to keep them.
EAs some evidence of the Importance
of Auscatine as shipping point for Central Iowa,
we note the fact that NJ Block & Co., commission
merchants, sent upwards of IS tons of freight by
railroad yesterday, to Iowa City. The freight was
received the previous day by the steamer Metropol
itan Large quantities of goods are discharged on
our levee daily for Iowa City, Washington and 9TH
er sections in the interior.-DaNy, 18th.
E" Winter fingers in the lap of
Spring" For the past three days and half we
have had constant northwestern wind, and the
weather is quite cold for the season. We learn
that some farmers are becoming discouraged at the
backwardness of spring. If we have favorable
weather, however, from this time forward, the
crops will be good. Let every farmer therefore,
SOW and plant much he can, and trust to Prov
dence for the result. f...
SoHooL :ELEcr1oN.-The Mayors procia-
nation submitting the question of organizing the
CITY into separate School District will be found in
another column The vote is to be taken on Satur
day, 10th inst We presume the proposition will
meet with but little opposition, as we know Of no
good reason why every citizen should not vote IN
favor of it. We should like to see just enough OPP
position, however, to call out full vote.
MlLLlNERY.-The attention of our lady
readers is directed to the advertisement elsewhere
concerning the receipt of a seasonable assortment
of millinery at Waide's. The stock at this estab-
lshment will be found full and complete, comprls-
ing the latest and richest styles of millinery which
were bought in the Eastern markets only few
days ago on the most favorable terms, and which
will be sold at small advance on first cost. Call
and see.
EFFEor OF BAD WHlsKY.-Geo Sibert,
who hailed from the western part of the county
took on too heavy cargo of "wet groceries ysster
day to navigate the streets in an orderly manner
and was accordingly taken in tow by Policeman
Fessler, after ssaort chase and some resistance
said Sbert having capsized in gutter in bis et-
forts to escape. Sibert was charged wharfage"
for his landing to the tune of dollar, with s2,93
additional as collection fees and for anchorage in
the calaboose during the night Being out of funds
his note was taken for the amount.-Daaly, 9Th.
AN IMposroR.-A private letter was re-
ceived at this place few days ago from Iowa City,
stating that swindler has been 'raising the wind
at that place by representing himself as brother
<f Rev. John Harris, and lacking the necessary
funds to visit CHS brother at Burlington. On
the strength of this assumption, he succeeded in
borrowing money from number Of Mr. Harris
friends. lie is without doubt vile impostor, and
we hope will soon be brought to justice 1t is said
that the same sharper has been operating in lii
nois during the past winter on the credit OF other
well known and highly esteemed clergymen
A BRIDAL AFFAIE EPoILED.-Tuesday,
jolly son of Bacchus was alraigned before Mayor
Meason for stealing blind bride from the horse
of Mr. Paulin, young farmer from Louisa county,
who had hitched his team in falcied security on
vacant lot adjoining fremont Etall building. 1t
appears that the fellow stole the same bride twice
The first time it was found in his possession the
owner took it from him, and puttl ng 1t again on
the horse supposed he would have o further dill
Guilty. but when he came back shortly after ward ne
was astonished to find the brides Of both horses
missing He applied to Marshal Dill TO- assistance
who discovered the thief with sack in which one
of the missing articles had been snugy deposited
The other could not be found, and had probably
been sold or pawned for whisky. The bl idle fan
cier was fined IS for his exploit, and being short
of funds was sent up to the gridron hotel to board
out the ssna. He gave his name as Luther g. Carl
ton of Pike township in this county, and ex hbted
marriage license from the County Judge, pr ocured
the previous day. He said the affair was to 'coine
off, that evening, but he could postpone it lthout
any serious inconvenience His sack (tht only
baggage he had with him) contained jug OF whls-
Ky and some sugar and candy, which he said were
for the wedding All of which affecting and mel
ancholy circumstances remind us of the oftrepeated
adages-aThere is many slip 'twixt the cup and
the lip" "The course of true love mover did run
smooth" &C., &c. The disappointed A1ovyer," it |
Is presumed will leave his present quarters wiser
man, resolved to be more circumspect hereafter in
his bride aspirations, Choth equine and feminine
River News.
The river continues falling at this point, though
it is yet in high stage.
BEN CAxpBELL RIGHT AsAaN.-The steamer Ben
which RIM apround inst hel0w Pt ,rt |