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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

FAST L1v1Na.-William Lane, the transfer
and foreign note clerk of the Fulton Bank,
New York city, was recently arrested on a
charge Of embezzling over 100000 Of the
funds of that institution. The money was
spent in fast living. In one place, some
s., 900 or $4,000 in jewelry were found,
which had been purchased with the stolen
money, and lavished upon woman with
whom he had sustained close relations. In
another street, he owned private stable,
which yielded up several thousand dollars in
the shape of fast horses, fine carriages and
sleighs, stylish harness, &c. Lane is mar
ried man, but childless, and lived with his
father, who is cashier of the Bank, and has
been connected with it for some 80 years.
He is 70 years Of age, and will be heavy
loser by the rascality Of his son.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
For the JournaI.
We Great s1UEsaerrEsied'' Once
More.
WEST LIBERTY, Oct. 18th 1859.

WEST LIBERTY, Oct. 18th 1859.
Did you see anything of any body in
your city yesterday who seemed anxious to
die in the service of his country 9-who
seemed to think it would be an honor s'to
shuttle oft his mortal COLI in defence of the
great Democratic party!
Such man was in our place last Mon.
day. He appeared to he somewhat "by
himself" as the Dutcllman said. lie was
making anxious enquiries as to the where
abouts Of Muscatine, ana said he was going
there to serve lis county, and do all he
could against tho "Black Republicans" 1t
was some time before he was recognized as
the individual who enlightened us on polit-
zeal subjects on the evening OF the 29th uls.
He was very sorry, he said, that he could
not have the privilege Of remaining with the
good people Of West Liberty, but his motto
Was duty before plea,ure,' therefore, he
must 90 and serve his county at the polls.
He spoke feelingly III regard to an article
in last weeks Journal, concerning Gas he
suuposed) himself. Thought, however, that
if nee, ssary he could be described. &C., but
at the same time was unable to see any con-
nection between his party ard the Red Sc a.
or any other See, for that matter. .,.
Now have certainly been misinform ed
if there did not, in early times, quite an &C
cident happen to very large body of the
Democratic party, while crossing the Red
Sea in pursuit OF some fugitive slaves. Such
has always been my impression, aud the
gentleman in his remarks a few evenings
since, certainly did not deny the facts us
above stated. SUPPOSE at least he will
hardly deny that the slave cate ing business
La, been considered honorable EN- ploynent
by his party ever since. And as regards
Thomas Jefferson, all he had to say about
him was that he had never been considered
as leader, or the founder OF the Democratic
party. He was surprised that such notions
ever existed. He Gid not intend to deny
that his party had leaders, &C., but they
consisted only of those whose merits natu-
rally placed them in such position. Hem
~ Clay Dean and another individual (wlIose
excessive ,nodesty would be shocked should
he name h1n) were now the recognized
eaders of the par y in Iowa.
In. view of these disclosures by one OF the
,hi eff cocks prophecy that Iowa is good
or seat in the White House i'll 1860
Rev. Henry G. Dean, Esq, second in COM
naUd. SO be it.
We are somewhat anxious that our friend |
honld visit US again. Couldn't lie arrange
lie otfairs so that he could meet with US
zee a week or so9 We hope he will take
hi, matter seriously into consideration.
A'' '''' L. l..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

The WAY They Sw1NDLE UNCLE SAM
The way in which the Government Is swindled
in Utah is caution to honest people. Horace
Greeley, in one of his letters to the Tribune
from that Territory, says that the mules fur
nished for tho army cost the Government
$l75 each! Thirty thousand bushels of corn
were purchased at $l1 per bushel, including
transportation, costing the Government the
enormous sum Of $4,000, while it could
have been bought in Utah at So per bushel,
or 100000. The actual dead loss to the
Government, in this corn transaction alone.
was $4,000! But Uncle Sam is rich old
gentleman, and can stand hard swindling.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

AN AMERICAN 'sGHEAr EAsTERN."-The
sailing of the ''Great East rn," revives re-
wives "reminiscences of an American Ship
very nearly her size. She was launched
about thirty years ago on the St Lawrence,
and was called the Baron Renfrsw. She
was 600 feet long, and composed Of long
logs of timber clamped together in the
re ughest manner. She crossed the Allan
tic safely, and Immediately On her arrival
in England was broken up and sold. She
was, IN fact, an ingenious expedient to get
rid of the timber duty: which was then ex-
cessive, and was a sort OF magnified and fin
ished Ocean raft The Government would
not allow tie experiment to be repeated,
holding it to be violation of the Revenue
Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

BLAcKBERRYING.-"Ah! Sam, she's gone
dead"
as she dead, Bones ?"
after she died"
ooh, no, Bones; you mean three days
previous to her decease."
"No. She had no niece. She was an
81 mean three days before she departed
this earthly tenement
"Sir ?"
sThat is three days before she died"
sob, yes Well, | went down to sec her,
went up to de bedside with tho bed in my
eyes,
sYou mean with the tears in your eyes"
eyes, wild de pillows in my eyes. SEE
she, Bones, Pse gwine to Leah dis world oh
care.'' ..-
'What did you reply ?"
81 sed didn'5 care much. Den she axed
me if 1 would go to the pothecary shop for
some medicine? | sed yes ; SO l went down
to DR.. Night Bell
mo, not to Or. Night Bel, that's the
name of the bell on the door-the night
bell"
"Well, 1 called him DR.. Night Bell, any
how"
81 presume he was pretty good physic-
ian 20
"No, he wasn't fshn'; he was at home."
ooh, no il mean he was doctor of some
note"
eyes, he was counting out his notes
when went in.''
mo, Bones, you do not understand.
mean he was a doctor of some standing"
"No, he wasn't standing, he was sittin' on
three-legged stool.'
"Pshaw ! mean he was doctor of so me
reputation"
Eyes he was dar; he was a nice Teller.
He was de clerk"
who was the clerk 2"
i "Rer.utation."
"Well, what did the doctor give you :"
'He gabe me a piece OBJ paper"
"a prescription -
"No, it was paper"
"Of course it was ON paper, nevertheless,
a prescription. What did it say on the pa
per-"
sit was full Oh chalk marks made wild a
pencil. He said must get t~o dozen fish.
hooks, No. seven, an put in quart oh mo-
lasses, aa' boil 1T down, den glib her de broth,
so went up to de bar"
mo; you mean the counter"
"He didn't COT ut dem, lie weighed 'em out
''Well, was there any efficacy in the doss?"
ono, noffin in it but fish hooks 20
81 mean, was the medicine any way eff.
cacious 2"
snow, look here, Sam, be so kind as to |
dress me in de English language"
s'Well, then, Bones, mean did the medi.
cine d. her any good"
''It would have cured her, but the poor
gal in absence OF mind. instead of takin' the
broth took the fish-hooks, and de, killed her,
."Then that must have been her funeral
saw last Wednesday,"
"Noit wasn't. De doctor says can't
bury her until next summer.
s'Why not, Bones 2"
Kase dat's de best time to 90 out black.
9erryiu'. = George 0Aristy's Ethiopian
1okes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

N. & n. RAIL RoAD.-We are Informed
that some % or 80 hands have been employ.
ed and are now at work in getting on, tim.
bers for the bridge over Ralston Greek at
Iowa City. All at present engaged ON the
work of the road are carpenters. We are
not Informed to what extent the Company
purpose prosecuting the work this fall. A
egisning, however, has at length been made
at Iowa City. A large amount of work is
to be done before the whistle Will be heard
on the prairies west OF the Iowa river
Whether that work is to be briskly entered
upon this fall or not we are not advised
IQaea City Republican, 1911.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
The Result in this County.

We do not attempt to conceal our chagrin
and disappointment at the partial defeat of
the Republicans in this county. On the State
and Legislative ticket, the Republicans have an
increased majority; but the Democrats retain
possession of the three first Offices in the
county -re-elected by Republican votes. A
defeat in an open field and fair fight is not
as much to be regretted as defeat brought
about-as this one has been-by desertion or
disalfection in our own ranks. With candl-
dates in every respect as good as the Demo-
cratic nominees, it surprises US that so many
Republicans gave their votes to men who use
all their influence to break down the party.
Since it is all over, however, it is folly to
spend our time in idle regrets. We doubt
not our party has learned lesson in this
election which will be of use to it in future
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

NAMING CARA gentleman doing bust
ness on Main street, day or two since, was
presented with beaut fol kitten. Yester-
d couple of young ladies happened in
the store, and Of course kitty, as kittens
and bibles always do, came in for IN i'm.
mcnse quantity of endearments and caresses.
"Oh, my What a sweet, darling little
kitty What is its name % .sl &.
cit has not been chris,ened YETI
"Oh, the dear thing! Do call it after
me call it Julia-won't you9''
should be very happy to do SO, said
our gallant frieEd-but it isn't that kind
eta cat"
Kitty was deposited on the floor in
twinkling, and couple of young ladies'
were soon after looking around for a good
place to faint.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

EA distinguished Missourian said, a
year or two since, that, if Kansas was not
made slavehelding State, Missouri was lost
to the slave power. The struggle was not for
Kansas only, but for Missouri. The prophecy
is receiving its verification. Slaves are being
rapidly transferred from Missouri to South
ern market. Thus has the Republican strug-
gle for the freedom of Kansas proved a
blessing to Missouri.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. II.
The overland mail Of the Goth arrived to
day. News anticipated. The funeral #
Senator Brodelick took place on the 18Th
ult. The remains were followed to the grave
by about 5000 persons, forming with the
carriages the longest and most impressive
procession ever witnessed in San Francisco.
The streets were densely thronged and the
buildings along the line of the procession
We're draped in mourning. Col. E. D.
Baker delivered the funeral grafton.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

FLORA TEMPLE AGAIN VIoToRloUs.-At the
Cincinnati 1rotting Park, on the 7th inst,
Flora Temple was trotted against Ike Cook
and wen the race for $1,000, best three in
five in harness, in three straight heats
time, 2:274, 2:27, and 2:2l9-the last half
q minute faster than was ever before trotted
in the world. The first half mile of the last
trial was made in 1904. ..|.t
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

A PLEASANT ROUTE TO THE PAclFlo. Col
W. H. Noble has returned to St. Paul after
an absence of several weeks in exploring the
route best adapted to overland emigration
to the Pacific coast. The one regarded
with the most favor leaves the Red river at
Cheyenne, goes hence to the Devils Lake
to the south of the Turtle Mountain, by
Moose Mountain, and Qui-Appele, Lakes
to the south bends of the Saskatchewan.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
MIss1sslPPl.-In MiSsiss ippi the Democrs

MISSISSIPPI MiSsiss ippi the Democra-
cy have triumphed in tue election, of course.
The State ticket just chosen is as follows
Governor, John J. Pettus of Kemle County
SEC. State, b.: " sbb. Pentotoc,
Auditor, Il. X. Burt Noxuoec,
Treasure, Nj. D. Haynes, Yazoo.
The Democratic Delegation in the last
Congress has been elected entire, as follows:
lst District, Lucius Q. o. Lamar; I'd,
Reuben Davis 81, William Barksdale
4th, Ohio R. Singleton; 9TH, John J. McRae.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
KEENAN, CHALLENGES MORRISSEY TO
FlGHr FOR $4,000

New YORK, Oct. II.
Heenan, the "Benicia Boy,'' publishes the
follc wing:
"NEw YORK, Oct. 18th, 1851 have
been informed through the medium of the
public press and from those who were pres
ent and heard him tina. Mr.. Morrissey stated
few days since that he would fight any
man in the world, and me in particular, for
$4,000 If this indeed be Mr.. Morrissey's
wish, shall be happy to accommodate him,
before or after my contest with Sayers for
the cham ionship of England. will put up
a forfeit to fight him for $4,000, at the
time and place that may be mutually agreed
upon, according to the rules Of the prize
ring. (SigneO JOHN y. KEENAN,"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
THE NEWS.

The yellow fever is fatal at Houston,
Texas. There have been ten deaths per day.
The last Utah mail brings intelligence
of the trial and SENTENCE to two years in the
penitentiary Of Mex shsic, the forgcr Of
Government checks.
AT the election, in Nevada Territory, on
the 22d ult., the Constitution framed in July
last was adopted by 900 majority, and the
full Territorial ticket elected, headed by
Isaac Roup for Governor.
The duel between Broderick and Chief
Justice Terry took place near San Francisco,
on the morning Of the 18th ult. Senator
Broderick fell at the first fire, pierced
through the lungs. He fingered until half
past nine O'Clock on the morning OF the
18th, when he died. Judge Terry was un-
hurt. Broderick's funeral was the most
imposing ever witnessed in San Francisco
Z" --Advices from the City Of Mexico to the
23d ult., state that conspiracy had been
discovered among the Leading officers OF
Miramon's army. Their object was to over
throw Mramon and recognize the govern
ment of the Liberals. The Liberals at Vera
Cruz were making active preparations to
seize upon Jalapa, Cordova and the Capital.
Gen. Corbas' division was entirely routed
on the 18th ult. by the Liberals. AT Oajaca
a large number of prisoners had been cap
tured, but were atterward pardoned.
FoRR1GN.-The steamship Indian, with
Liverpool dates to the 2Sth ult., has arrived.
1t was announced that the definite treaty OF
peace between France and Austria would be
signed in few days at Zurich. The i'm.
preston prevails that the Great Eastern
would be still further delayed, and that her
departure for the United States would not
take place on the 20,h of Oct The Tele-
graph Cable between Sicily and Malta had
been successfully laid. Dates from China
are to the 10th Of August. Nothing OF any
moment had occurred since the affair on the
Pei-Ho. The gun boats and steamer
reman in the Gu.f cf Pechela, the rest of
the squadron being principally off the en-
trance of the Kingpore river. a Russian
authority estimates the loss Of the Chinese
at the Pei flo forts at about 600 killed.
The number of the wounded is not stated.
1t was said that some of the wounded Eng
lishmen were in the hands Of the Chinese,
and were we'll treated.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

TThe President has again illustrated
his eminently Democratic principle of re-
warding those whom the people repudiate.
Hon. Samuel r. Smith, for six years Con-
gresham from Tennessee, was overwheln
ingly Defeated at the last election, probably
tor too faithfully serving the President
instead of his constituents. Mr.. Buchanan
has Just appointed him Commissioner OF the
General Land Office.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
CROPS IN EuRoPE.-The money article

CRops IN EuRopE-The money article OF
the New York Herald, of the Sd inst, says:
Private adviccs from England state that the
crop. both in that country and throughout
Europe, with the exception of Prussia, is not
worth threshing, but as was expected, and
that the actual yield of wheat will be very
much below an average in Great Britain,
France and Russia.
Under the circumstances, considering the
reported spread of the potato disease, some
British houses write as though they looked
for fair export from this side. At present,
prices do not permit of grain exporting to
England at profit.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

q BnEvlTY THE Soul OF VITA grocer
lately got painted two large rs on his
chimney, the one black, the other green,
to intimate that he sells black and green tea.
This res embles a telegraph message from
Wall street one day is there any new.?'
The answer was a cypher (0.)
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
PresaaIcGissaAs.

When an office is to be filled in Iowa, the
Democracy have always some Dodge on hand
for filling it. f',sc .-...
The Pennsylvania said, lately, that ''the
Democratic party consists of iron men,"
Then the Devil will have good many irons
in the fire.
! Whenever our friend SAGE hears his name
called now, he is painfully reminded of having
lately been sucked by the people of Vermont
Dear John, how would it do to change your
name to Bags?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

CRops IN CENTRAL New YoRK.-The Gen.
trail New Workers were visited with a Sc
we're frost on the l4th of September, which
resulted seriously to the corn and buckwheat
crops. It is estimated that an acre will
hardly produce Is bushels of merchanta5le
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14
Commercial.
MusoArINE, Thursdsy. Ca


Weather pleasant and favorable to BUSINESS.
Grsin continues to arrive freely. Upwards
of 5000 bulhels per day have been shipped
from this port to-St Louis the past week.
We continue to quote wheat at last weeks
prices, though as high as zoe was paid for an
extra well cleaned lot, this morning.
The Pork. season will not begin as soon as
last season, and prices will, in all probability,
be lower. The Strengthening houses here will
hardly commence operations before the LIST of
December: We learn that there are more
hogs in the country, and that they are of
better quality, than last year. We have
heard of no contracts yet, and no prices talked
Of higher than 81 17l,-' 4 -.-'f,1+ so d
ID We append our usual quotations ~
l,Wheat-7Spripg, 64@68c. 81
:, 6 Winter, 7O(975c. "
Flour-spring wheat, s4@s45o. -
Corn, in the ear, old, SOC, new, zoe. b
Oats-25(@32c. .GoTgta-T -wg,.
Barley, 35c. a,,t .fas go .f.a. ....g
Rye, 4sc. &. as5r>a. a.. ....... ..-.r.-
Beans, 75caSl 90 as a a.....
Potatoes, SOC. III .ets , ...-... it- -.
Sweet Potatoes, 6O(0S0c. 81. --......
Onions, Soc. .........
Hay-.t'mothy, $3.50; prairie, $s.5o@$4;
Hungarian, Sc per ton.
Apples-green Csc to LOO, dried s2,2
per bu.. g: .gs,.t. isa.' u..
Eggs, loo. '- n"a =n.. leg .....asa
Butter, 10000. sea a.a. ..r.t 3
Smoked ham, sugar cured, lIal24o.
Shoulders. 9a9c 5a....
Clear sides, l0(012e II lsaa.....
Lard-nonc in the market. ..
Hides green, &c; dry flint, 13c. -.
Lumber, Sl0a$30 per 1000 feet.
Brown sugar-74as4c; crushed ll3e,
clarified 99;Il0c, refined, white, l03c.
Molasses- plantation 42a44, S. H. Al,
Bc!cher's 81, kegs $6,00@$6,50.
Cofee-12a134c.
Nails-ass. 1925.
Rice SIC.
Live Stock Butchers are paying &c gross
for beef cattle and 5a54 for fat hogs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

- We have no doubt Of the success of
the entilp Republican ticket in this State and
q majority in the Legislature. Kirkwood, as
far as heard from, gains on Gov. loves vote
two years ago. Rusch runs ahead of Kirk
wood in Washington county, but falls be-
hind elsewhere
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

ca A good story is told of Dr. McKcn-
zie. Some time ago the DR.. accompanied
cone fair Philadelphians to the Navy ard
in Brooklyn. The day was fine but gusty
he was eloquently describing OH tho ferry
boat, the beauty of the surrounding scenery,
when puff of wind gently lifted, his hat
off his head, and carried it like, a bird flap
ping it's wings up the river.
''Good heavens % cried the doctor,
there's some poor fellows hat in the air,
Well, that's a joke l always laugh iat ~
The roar OF laughter which greeted him
all around, and the direction all eyes took
to his head, induced him to put his hand
thereto. RI n --...-...
"By the powers quoth he, DIS my hiatt"
Blu. his native wit returning, he said asshe
saw it plump itself into the waters OF the
East river, sThats true to Natures beav-
er always takes to the alter !nNs
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

The DRAIN OF SLAVES FROM MISSOURI
How TO STOP IT. The Jackson MissisSippian
COPIES an item from the st. Louis Eve"iny
News, about the expectation of slaves IRON
Missouri to the South, and remarks:
"Precisely so! The drain of slaves from
the border Southern States has commenced,
and is progressing with fearful rapidity,, and
will continue so long as the present induce.
ment of exorbitant prices is held out, or until
they are relieved entirely of their slaves, and
are thus dedicated to free soil. The only way
to arrest this alarming current of events is to
remove the restrictions upon the foreign slave
trade. and open up other markets"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

THE GOLD REGIONS. -Chas. II. Comley
(well known to many Of our cisizensD writes
to the Davenport Gazette as follows under
date of Mountain City, Sept. Sd
A great many miners who were tempted
to the Platte aud Colorado by big gold sto-
ries, are returning cursing the country and
the men who started the excitement, wh'le
Others come ore day and start back the next :,
taking their Company with them. linus
wags the orld.' A good many who could
not pick up "luggets' on the surface of the
ground at the PhL,e Lave started tor the
States, and presume have doleta tale to
tell about this ''bumbug country" l AIN
sorry to see emigrants coming into the
mountains just from the States, and hope
they are few in number. They will be hum
plugged sure enough. We have had very
disagreable weather here for several days,
cold rains, and hail. 1t has showed with
in lew miles Of this ploce. The weather
is getting quite cool he.e now; A few
weeks more-say FIVE or six-wili finish up
the mining season in this vicinity.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

VERY DUTcuY.--Two old Dutch neigh
bors In Pennsyl vania, were proverbially
steady. and honest, and they carried on
their tsansactiona With their neighbors and
each other for yearr, on the plan of ready
pay jnscash or barter. But at last the hard
times came and they were obliged to resort
to keeping accounts.
One day they met for settlement, aud Of
ter very hard labor and urging, it was ap-
parent that Hams owed (Yawkub twenty
dollars.
"Weil, Yawkub, how mustn't we settle him9
rss got'no monlsh." 5y.r-. ~
"Yaw, Yaw, never mind dat we can settle
him init "a 2notish,' said Yawkub, who
pIided himself on doing business at the
store. % ESQ - 7s,# f. ty s,,0,
"oh, VOW, init a notish ; well den you
writes dc notish.'
"Dat ish nit right said Yawkub, ssyou
owes me de inonish-you writes de notish, l
sign him, dat ish de way.''
So Hams set about it and pr oduced the
following
Westmoreland kounty l owish Yawkub
twenty dollars for settle up when hash no
moni.h to pay him. Signed,
I 'f42'a s''l fsa T. aag YAwKUB.
Then arose an unforeseen difficulty who
ought to keep the note
1t was finally decided that Hams ough
to keep it, for how else would he know how
much to pay Yawkub !? 15gsia E4oss.
In due time when Hams, tie debtor, got
the money, no paid up, and this raised an
other puzzling question, and end d il the
conclusion that Yawkub must take the
note in his keeping, so that he would
know that Hams had paid the money.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-10-14

GEORGIA ELEcT1oN.-An Augusta dispatch
of the 18th says Browns (Dem official
majority for Governor is 10000.