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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13
The Philadelphia Press ON tho
New Test OF Democracy.

Tho Constitution warns us that we will
hear "but little more, within the ranks OF
the Democratic party, of antagonistic or
unfriendly legislation in tho territories against
slavery" Its theory is that tho people of the
territories have no control whatever over that
institution. A dozen men may establish
slavery, in defiance of the wishes of eighty
thousand freemcn. The latter cannot abolish
it. If they fail to protect it, and decree of
the Supreme Court recognizes right to hold
slaves in the territories, Congress is to be
invoked, and the whole power of the Federal
Government set in motion to protect the rights
Of Shareholders. This theory dedicates all the
American territories to slavery, and enlists all
tho Federal powers for its protection within
their limits, against the will of the inhabitants
who are to reside in them. It destroys every
vestige of Popular Sovereignty. It brands
the language of the Kansas Nebraska bill with
falsehood. It converts the National Govern
ment into an active agent Of slavery propa-
gandisrn. Itplaces slave property on higher
basis than any other species of property. If
insisted upon, it will precipitate the inevitable
division of tho Union into two sectional par
ties, and forever destroy the national organ
ization of the Democratic party. No Northern
State will support it, and no Northern Senator
or member of Congress, with tho consent of
his constituents, can vote for it.
The Democracy of the North have struggled
long and manfully for the preservation of the
constitutional rights Of the South, and are
willing to do so still. But, like the prisoner
in the iron coll, who saw its limits gradually
circumscribins round him, one demand has
followed upon another, until now that Con-
gressional protection for slavery is presented
as test for political orthodoxy, as a dogma
which must be advocated under penalty of
accommodation. Self-preservation compels
them to repudiate in terms which none can
misunderstood.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13
WIT AND HUm0ss. /.


k~Fanny Fern says: II Immediately
love the man who bushes" She must love
her husband then quite often, if he reads
Fanny's contributions to the papers.
fY"Bill JONES'" said bullying urchin
to another lad, "next time catch you alone:
I'll fog you like anything" SWELL" re.
piled Bill, "I amt often much alone:
commonly have my legs and fists with me-"
w Ralph Waldo Emerson tells of a man
who not wishing to be outdone by his COM
panions in telling hard yarns, affirmed that
he had heard Of horse running 30 rapidly
in ring as to present continuous horse in
every part of the circle,
WHAT PETER D1D.--A teacher one day,
endeavoring to make pupil understand
the nature and application of passive verb,
said J.:
ga passive verb is expressive Of tho ma
ture Of receiving an action as, Peter Ia
beaten. Now, what did Peter doi"
swell, l don't know" answered the boy,
pausing moment, with the gravest conn
tenance possible, s'without he hollered -
"NAruR'" OF THE GALs-Astonishing
creatures, the gals are! Ask any Of them
what they are making, and it is invariably
the hem Of handkerchief, or "only col
lar.' The institution will no more own up
to pillow-cases and sheets, and other do
mestic realities, than confess they care moth
ing about young Spruce, the handsome dry
goods clerk, or Greenbag, the good-lookins
lawyer.
ALMOST A "SRLL. in speak.
ing of the lecture on amusement. delivered
by the Rev. Mr.. -, at Town Hall, the
other night, asked Jim how many there
were cut. Jim looked solemn, and prompt.
ly replied
'Five hundred and seventy-fve."
"What! so many as that on stormy
night :"
eyes," mildly responded Jim, "full thai
number the hall will hold just six hundred
and there were only twenty five in it; there
must have been five hundred and seventy
] five out"
Jim's mathematics were not disputed by
the inquirer, a. he walked off giving unmis'
takeable .igns that his risbles had severe
shock.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

L1NoH LAW IN MINNESOTA F.
Jackson, the supposed murderer Of Henry A,
Wallace, who was tried q short time since
at Monticello, was captured and hung by q
mob in Wright county, Minnesota, on the
Is tn nit. He was taken at the house of his
father-in-law near Rockford, but dragged to
Wallace's house, and hung from the gable
end of the cabin. The mob let him down
twice, and the first time he addressed the
crowd, protesting his innocence but the
second time when he attempted Intellectually
to speak, they run him up again and let him
remain until dead.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

~A letter from Gov. Wise has recently
made its appearance in the newspapers,
addressed to the Hon. David Hubbard, of
Alabama. He is keen after the Charleston
nomination. Like Douglas, he has "caved
in" and now goes his full length for slavery
propagandism, and insists on tho duty of
Congress to protect slavery in the Territories.
He assumes, as forcgonc conclusion, that
the Union is to be dissolved. This idea on
his part will doubtless explain his ultra pro-
slavery position.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

DOUGLAS DRoPs FoRNEY.-We infer from
the following, which we find in the Washing
ton States, Senator Douglas organ, that the
Illinois Senator is about to abandon his COM
patriot and fellow-rebel, Forney, to his fate
1t is plain to our apprehension that the
movement, of which Mr.. Forney is the leader,
is a premeditated and irreparable revolt against
the Democratic organization. 1t is equally
obvious that, no matter what may be the
present intention Of these persons, they will
fall by irresistible gravitation into the bosom
of tho Black Republican party.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13
T1xvrnY SEED-O. M. Culver. Cedar
county. Iowa. writes:

T1xvruY SEED.-O. M. Culver. Cedar
county, Iowa, writes:
81 would recommend more of my brother
farmers in the West to raise timothy seed.
have raised two crops; average crops per
acre, six bushels; average price per bushcl,
two dollars per bushel, 1t should be sown
on good clean ground in the spring. Pre-
pare the ground for oats, spring wheat or
barley. Sow the grain and harrow one
way; then SOW one peck of timothy seed
good and clean-per acre, cross harrow and
roll if possible. 1t is better to sow with
spring wheat than oats, and think it better
to sow with barley than either, as it shades
less. The fall pasturage where ! raised my
than pay the harvesting and thrashing of
the seed. We have no Can ada thistles, yel-
low dock, sorrel, white blossom, or other
filthy weeds, yet to mix with timothy and
render it impure"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

BowsBY THEArRE.-Miss Sallie st. Clair
begins an engagement here tonight, in the
play Of Green Bpshes.-M Y. Tribune, May
sd.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

HUMBUa.-There is no end to the
humbug in life. About half We say,
and more than half we do, is tinged
with humbug. "My dear Sir" we
say, when we address letter to fcl-
low we have never seen, and if seen,
perhaps don't care a Continental cop
per for him dear Sir! what hum
bug expression! "Good morning."
what a lie !! says one, as he meets
another one, on stormy and nasty
day, "quite disagreeable wet day !"
What's the use Of such humbug ex-
preston? If it's disagreeable and
stormy day, every body finds it out
naturally.
Full half of the people who appear
solicitous about your health, display
gratuitous amount Of humbug, for your
pocket-book is more beloved than your
health and We have often wondered
why matter of-fact people don't out
with it, when they meet, and say
"How is your pocket-book to-day ?"-
"Sorry to hear you're out of money"
Or, instead Of soft-soap when they
meet, why not discard humbug, and
say, "Sorry to see you-was black
guarding you all day." instead Of,
'Glad to see you-have been thinking
of you all day!" or, 81 am glad to
see you elected Mayor of the city :"
when in fact they mean, "Curse you,
I wish you had been defeated!"
Compliments pass, they say, when
gentlemen meet, but, as there are so
many counterfeit gentry around now-a-
days, you may bet high that half the
compliments that pass are-b0gus!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13
CoURTsHrP IT'S IMPORTANCE. -

CoURTsHIP - IT'S IMPORTANCE. -
Courtship is the last brilliant scene in
the maiden life of woman. It is, to
her garden where no weeds mingle
with the flowers, but all is love and
beautiful to her senses. It is dish
Of nightingales served up by moonlight
to the mingled music of manly tender
ness and gentle whispers-an eagerness
that does not outstep the bounds Of
delicacy, and series of gatherings,
throbbings, high pulses, burning checks
and dropping lashes. But, however
delightful it may be, courtship is, nev-
theless, serious business; it is the
first turning point in the life Of wo-
man, crowded with perils and tempta-
tions.
There is much danger in the strength
Of love-as much as in its weakness.
The kindled hope requires watching.
The rose-tints Of affection dazzle and
bewilder the imagination, and while
always bearing in mind that life with
out love is barren wilderness, it
should not be overlooked that true af-
fection requires solid supports. Dis
cretion tempers fashion, and it is pre-
cisely that quality which, oftcner than
any other, is found to be absent in
courtship. Young ladies in love,
therefore, require wise counscllors.
They should not trust too much to the
impulses of the heart, nor be too easily
captivated by pleasing exterior. In
the selection of husband, character
should be considered more than ap-
nnarancns
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

EX-SENATOR JONES. - The Washington
correspondent of the New York Courier and
Enquirer, in speaking of the notabilities at
presentin Washington, thus pays his respects
to Gen. Jones:
Ex-senator George W. Jones is a noun,
though not substantive, in the second
declension. He first declined the Bogota
mission. His second declination reverscs the
first, and he takes the place, and the salary
ST 900 per annum. A declension is mega
tive proceeding, but two negatives make an
affirmative. This is the only method of
extracting an affirmative from Jones, and the
process shows after all that he has ingenuity.
He is now, according to the telegraph, in the
nominative case, and has nominated Mr.. John
Savagea as Secretary Of Legation. Buta better
authority than the telegraph-the Blue Book,
to-wit- -afirms that the Legation has no Sec
retary, nor any salary for clerkships, nor
spending money for contingencies. The
appointment, therefore, declines from the
nominativc to the vocative.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

M1SNEsorA.-The Republican State Central
Committee of Minnesota have called State
Convention for the nomination Of candidates
for the State Offices, at St. Paul, on the Goth
of July. The election takes place on the 18th
day of October-leaving time for an active
canvass of ninety days. "We think" says
the St. Paul Times, "all circumstances con-
sidercd, this space of time will prove amply
sufficient to obliterate what is left in Mime
sofa of sham Democracy"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

SuspENDED.- Democratic journal
- the Desmoines Statesman - has been
obliged to suspend. The proprietors say :
1--WE have conducted it at our own expense,
losing every week great many dollars more
than our total earnings. We have been COM
PEELED to pay, for blank paper alone, more
than five dollars for every one received on
subscription - The subscription list of the
Statesman has been merged with that Of the
State Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

IKE Cook AND DouGLAs.-A dispatch from
Washington says:
Adocument appears from Postmaster Cook,
of Chicago, denouncing Judge Douglas, and
excluding him from the Democracy. The
same authority affords information of the fact
that the Anti-Douglas Democracy Of Illinois
will be fully represented in the Charleston
Convention. OF course, the other wing o.
the Illinois Democracy will also be repre-
sented there. 1t is apprehsndsd that this vii
not be the only instance Of double set o
State delegates to that Convention.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

Burlington, April 30th, 1859.

"PopULAR SOVEREIGNTY" OFFICIALLY AND
ExpHArIcALLY REPuD1ArED.-The Washing
ton Constitution, the official organ of Mr..
Buchanan, and consequently the mouth-piece
of the "Nationaf Democracy" gives new
definition of the famous term popular Sow
ereignty," with reference to slavery in the
Territories. 1t has the merit Of being far
more lucid than such oracles are apt to be.
1t denies emphatically that Popular Sover-
eighty is Squatter Sovereignty, or anywise
akin to it, and asserts that neither the Legis-
la:ure Of a Territory nor its people can in any
manner prohibit or preclude the existence Of
slarery in said Te,ritory. On the contrary,
they are bound to recognize and protect the
peculiar institution"-(peculiar no longer)-
until they shall have been admitted as State
into the Federal Union; and, should any
Territory prove recreant to this duty, the
Federal judiciary must overrule their action,
and sustain the alleged right Of any slave
holder to take his slaves into said Territory,
and hold them there in defiance of its people
and their Legislature. Such is the miserable
end of "the great Democratic right of self
government" which the Nebraska bill was
commendeda as embodying and securing. Are
the people of Iowa willing to endorse this
monstrous doctrine?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

- The precise point at issue in the Mica
ragua treaty is this: The Nicaraguan Gov
ernment requires that the United States
should promise to prevent military expeditions
from leaving our country against Nicaragua.
To this the President objects, and maintains
that our own laws are to be executed by our
selves, and to be repealed or changed without
being the subject of stipulation with foreign
government.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-05-13

PENNSYLVANIA PoL1T1cs.-The State Gen.
trail Committee Of the State Rights Democracy
was in session at Altoona, Pa, on the 4th inst,
John W. Forncy, Chairman, for a full and
free interchange of sentiment. There was
much enthusiasm. 1t is the determination
to press forward the movement. They have
resolved that it is inexpedient to nominate a
State ticket. They proclaim unalterable
opposition to the doctrine Of Congressional
Intervention advocated by the Republicans
for the prohibition of slavery in the Terrific
ries, or as advocated by the Administration
Democrats for the protection of slavery, and
recommend the friends of popular sovereignty
to vote for no candidate at future elections
who refuses to stand clearly upon the doctrine
which recognizes the principle that the people
Of the Territories shall form and regulate their
own domestic institutions in their own way.
They also recommend to to the State Rights
Democracy to demand at all times the adoption
of the principles promulgated by the Harris
burg Convention which we're enumerated in
the Cincinnati platform and Mr.. Buchanan's s
letter of acceptance.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10
IN the Matter of the Estate of Frederick
Johnson, deceased.

NOV comes the Public Administrator and
~ files his petition for the sale of certain real
estate belonging to said deceased and it appear
ing by said petition, the records of this Court and
'.e papers hereln on file, that there is not sui
cient personal estate in the hands of the Admins
trator to pay the debts outstanding against the
deceased, and the expenses of Administration.
and that it is necessary to sell the real estate be-
longing to said estate. Therefore, it is ordered.
that Saturday, the 9th day of January, A. d.
iS6o, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, at the Court House in
Auburn, be, and the same is hereby appont ed
the time and place Of hearing said petition. that
at said time and place all persons interested be
and appear. and show cause, if any they can, why
the said real estate should not be sold for the
payment of the debts and costs aforesaid and that
copy of this order be published four successive
weeks prior to said time of hearing in the Placer
Herald, newspaper printed and published in
this county.
December 10th, 4S59.-4w
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

STRAYED or stolen from the I'M aCO~J1
~ designed, at Centrevlle. near N)f-N
Pilot Hill. Ell Dorado county, on or < -77yS1 re
about the 10th of November, TWO HUNS T ro,
one a Spanish, the other Canadian borse I iHo
first is Of dun color with reached name, NnI ho
face four white feet. and branded NJ On 'n Nv
left hip. The Canadian horse is DARK p1' lor
brown with white face. one glass eye, ana ,tiI
hind foot white-no brands. Any one VINO VIII
give information. that will lead to the rcco,%.
of the horses. to William Buchan, or the u.,Ie
signed, at Centrevie will be literally Te" sWG
MATEO SERANo'
Centrevile. Dec. 10th. 1S59.-2w'
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10
Democratic Meeting

1--WE are requested by many Democrats to state
that there will be n meeting, of delcgat s from
the various precincts of the Divide" and East
trn portion of the county, on Saturday. Dec NJ
Der oath. ut l o'clock. p NJ. at Forest HILL to
give an expression of the feelings of the Demo
cracy of Placer in regard to their choice for Sena
tor. The delegates to be chosen upon the same
basis OF representation was the last Democratic
County Convention. Democrats at the different
precincts are requested to hold meetings on some
day prior to the oath, and choose delegates to
represent them. Placer Courier
The Democracy of the divide" are max
ing good move, and we hope the above call
will receive sufficient attention to insure a
full attendance at the Forest Hill Conven.
tion on the Gath instant 1t is by such lie
monsratons as this, that the unmistaken
sentiments Of the Democracy of the county,
on the Senatorial question, can be given to
our Representalives-who must take these
expressions as instructions to govern their
action in the legislature and they, doubtless,
will he pleased to learn from the Democracy,
in their primary assemblies, their choice for
the Senate.
We would recommend to the Democracy
in other portions of the COUNTY to call pre-
cinct or township meetings. for the same
purpose, so that the views of the entire
party in the county may be expressed
and known.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10

VALUE OF ORCHARDS IN OREGoN.-We
learn from our Oregon friends that one-haf
au orchard of fifty acres, eight years old, has
changed hands for $4,000. Another or
chard of fifteen hundred trees four years old
has been sold for $4,000, being an average
OF $40 per tree. This in some measure
seems to answer question often asked as to
what Is the value of a bearing orchard tree.
Ndpa Reporter.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10

CAPTURE OF BRowsvILLE.-It is reported
that news came by the last Overland mail,
that Brownsville, on the Rio Grande, had
been captured by the Mexican outlaw Cartin,
as, one hundred Americans killed. and the
town sacked and burnt. Cart,nas was said
to have force of fifteen hundred men.
The Governor of Texas had called out vol
teers to march to the rescue of the place;
a"d Gen Twiggs had ordered all of his
available force to the same place.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10
Perfu1nery. Perfumery.

New and Fresh Of the Best Manufacturers. N
Bazin, Philadelphia. Fancy Soaps Hair Oil. 70
made, Bears Grease. Triple Extract Cologne. LIP
Salve. Balm of a Thousand Flowers. Lubins En-
tract Pure Cologne Brown Windsor Soap, HAIR
Invgorator. Frangpanni Satchet the Eternal
Perfume. Lyons Kaitharcn, &c, &c.
Many Of these Goods were selected by me- per
sonally, during my stay in the East, and brought
out at u much less expense than the usual large
import, dutiest hereby enabling me to
Sell at Greatly Reduced Prices.
Call and be satisfied that Goods can bc pur
chased in .4uburn cheaper than in San Francisco
No charge for showing goods, and no sales "'-
less for cash.
w. f. NORCROSS,
Jewclry and Fancy Goods Store,
Sign of the Mammoth Watch.
Main Street, Auburn, Callloruia'
Auburn, Dec. 10th. lS59.-4w
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10

JEwELRy AND HoLIpAY GooDs.-S See Nor
cross new Understandable has just re-
ceived beautiful stock of Jewelry, Toys,
Perfumery, and lots OF other fancy fixns"
to numerous to mention, that he offers to sell
at extremely low prices. The display of
goods is certainly very attractive, and we'll
worth visit.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10

Low FARE-The steamers Golden Gate and
Uncle Sam left San Francisco on the 9Th.
the former with 359passengers, and the later
480. Tickets sold on the Uncle Sam as low
as $40 for the steerage, and 500 for the sec,
ond cabin.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10

To BE ExEcurED.-Next Friday, 10th inst,
is the time des grated by the District Court
for carrying ont the extreme sentence of the
law against Genaro Cuitano, and Joseph N
Moice, for murder. We understand that
writs of supersedeas have been applied for
in both cases, and will probably be issued.
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10
No POR 1HD !, \EV GOODSI
NORCROSS.
S PIE N DID
CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY
PRES NTs!
WOULD respectfully invite the atoor
l. the public to my Large Stock of ''"''on Of
New and Beautiful Jewe,r,,,
Fancy Goods and Perfun'

Consisting of Gold and Silver Wotoho.
most celebrated makers in Europe: TnIa Vi the
guson, David Taylor, Morris Tobios " C Fer
Magnus' Railway Time Keepers, Robert e. Stooper,
Yates, and Others; also, fine lot Of Cold I MnOa
ing Case Watches for Ladies; each watch o nunl-
panied with Il twelve month guarantee @ |5
of the Hungarian, Octagon, Jenny Lind In"Ins
and Curb patterns. Prices varying from s grape
$40. Fob Chains, Ribbons, Buckles onh az TO
assorted. Vest Chains, Hair Braided Cra,a "e"ls
Leaf, Octagon, Horse Shoe and Three p O. YAK
Fancy Patterns, from Sc to S25 Chatham T Sn'
Of various patterns with Pins Or IooIs. oi ia
Bands and Bracelets, Bead do. Sets of Jo, uYQ
with fine Estruscan Settings, Lava Fino 1" ivory
Painting, Shell and Stone Cameo Pearl Cory;
and Opal. Jet, Plain and Mosaic. Also WITH wi,h
plain or Fancy Settings, Lava, Mosaic Co "a'n
Garnet, Painted Cameo, Jet. Gold Stono 0T T'-
quoise, Cluster and Pearl, of innumerablo atu ur
and patterns. from Sc to SIS. Ear Pings n r.lH
and Breast Pins, separate. from 81 10 20 n.y.
mond Pins and Rings Finger Rings plain a"I
set with Ruby Emerald, Turquoise, G,rn ""4
Lopez, Pearl, Enammeled, Quartz, Ouiy Gavin
Gle, Agate, Comedian and Paste, Estruscon wn,.
Signet and Hair Rings. Necklaces. Plain W. P
truscon, Fancy and Curb, patterns of Cola Of
Beads, Coral Red and mixed Wax White ,O1
Coored Glass, assorted. Crosses, Chains Emo
raids, Marks, Keys, Seals. Sleeve, Buttons Sind.
Gents Breast Pins, in endless variety. Childron,
Gold and Coral Amulets, Finger RINGS Ear
Drops, Wires. &c. nc. Gold Thimbcs Pencils
Hair Pins. Scarf Pins. Shawl Pins. Gold Lockets
from 81 so to 500 Wedding Rinos
The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1859-12-10

ne An organization in San Francisco,
called the Peoples Protective Union, have
nominated a Mr.. j. c. Pierson, as a candid
ate for the State Senate, at the election to be
held to day. This Protective Union Party
is supposed to be an arrant humbug, and we
suppose the result of the election will SO de-
termine