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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

DYING GRoANs-The New Orleans Cres-
cent likes to feel bad. 1t rejoices to tell
terrible news. 1t keeps the fre-eaters in a
consuming confagration by its constant
prophecies of evil, and parades the facts
showing that the North is domineering over
the South, and about to oppress and enslave
that interesting section. The Crescent has
ascertained that if it had not been for Doug
las, In Illinois, and Forney, in Pennsylvania,
both those States would have gone for Ere
mont in '56, and placed him in the Presi-
dental chair. But the Crescent counts both
Illinois and Indiana dead against the Charles
ton Convention Democracy in 1860. Thus
the Crescent gives the public the shadows
cast before the coming event upon It's proph-
etc soul:
The great event of 1s6O-perhaps it will
prove the greatest as well as the most disas
trous event of ancient or modern times--the
election of w. H. Seward, or more rabid
fanatic, to the Presidency of the United
States-seems to grow surer as the period
approaches nearer. The signs all point that
way, the indications all appear to tend in
that direction, and the influences which gov
ern the minds of the great mass of the
Northern people manifest themselves with
peculiar strength and significance whenever
an opportunity presents itself to enable them
to show how deep-seated and ineradicle is
their hostility to the South and the institu-
tions of the South. When important elec-
tions transpire, the Freesoilers almost inva-
riably win, and exhibit incontestible evidence
of the overwhelming power they possess.
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ADVANCE IN PRICE OF SLAvEs.--The New
Orleans correspondent of the N Y. Times
writes to that journal as follows:
No species of property has felt the effects
of the active state of affairs more sensibly
than negroes. The average price of field
hands may be stated at $500, and the
tendency is upward. A No | negroes sell
for 81, $50 to $2,0 900. These rates were Never
reached but once before, and that was during
the speculative times of 1886, and which were
not of long duration. The rates now, how
ever, are the consequence an actual necessity
and demand. One Of your Southern CORES
pondents stated, not long since, that the
Mississippi Valley was drawing the negro
population from the Atlantic States This is
true, and to such an extent are the richer
planters aforesaid interested in this species of
property, that many are beginning to think
that there is danger ahead, and that it is time
to stop. In several of the Louisiana districts
there are ten blacks to every white man,
woman and child, and it has become necessary
to keep up the district police and guard.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

A Poor SHow.-Some idea may be formed
as to the strength the proposed National
Union" party will command in New England,
from the fact that, at the late election in
Connecticut, Mr.. Kimberly, the "old-line
Wing" candidate for Governor received only
IA votes.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

WHAT IT MEANs.-The New York Herald,
after recounting the result of the recent State
and Municipal elections-the apparent upri-
sing of the people everywhere, against the
rule of sham Democracy "What does
all this mean? 1t means that the great
Democratic party has gone to wreck and
ruin, and that the opposition, as sure as fate,
hold the next Presidential election in their
hands,"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

%There is not Democrat now in either
house of Congress from New England A
similar unanimity was witnessed in 1901,
when Jefferson was elected President, and in
1928, when General Jackson was chosen
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

PorAroEs.-The Scientific Artisan says
that potatoes should never be used for seed
in the soil in which they grew. The same
seed continued in the same soil would dete-
riorate. Farmers will always do better to
dispose of their whole crop, and buy new
seed each year.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

so II say, Tom," said a youngster, abo. t
as high as dinner table, to a companion
as well covered with rags as himself; 81
say, Tom think l am growing stronger
every day since began chewing tobackern'
Tie Cincinnati Gazette overheard this stri-
king remark.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

SIZE OF THE WEsT.-Illinois would make
forty such States as Rhode Island, and Min
nesota sixty. Missouri is larger than all
New England Ohio exceeds in size either
Ireland, Scotland, or Portugal, and equals
Belgium and Switzerland together. Mis-
souri, is more than half as large as Italy, and
larger than d Denmark, Holland, Belgium and
Switzerland. Missouri and Illinois are
larger than England, Scotland, Ireland and
o1o
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

THE Town CLERK. Cotton Mather often
quoted the remark of a friend, that s'there
was gentleman mentioned in the 18th
chapter of the Acts Of the Apostles, to whom
we are more indebted than any Othe. man
in the world This was the town clerk, who
earnestly advised the excited people to do
nothing rdstly. On all occasions of conse-
quence, or of urgent haste, he would say,
Friends Let us first advise with the town
clerk of Ephesus.'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

ANOTHER REPUBLICAN VICTORY. - The
Republicans of Quincy carried the recent city
election by majority o. 500 Last year,
and always heretofore, the majorities were
LARGELY Democratic.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

FIRE AT CuIoAGo. 2 o'clock last Tues
day afternoon, the North Market Hall at
Chicago, was discovered on fire, and speedily
burned down. The loss was about $4,000
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

to- A comfortable old age is the
reward Of a well-spent youth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-29

I The mcrchants of Muscatine adver-
tise literally at Upton and other places up that
way. What do our merchants say about doing
likewise? Will they consent to be undermined p
we hope enot.-Daoenport Democrat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WASHINGTON March 4, 1859.
TIME rP on THE MISCELLANEOUS BILL
Mr. PHEIrs said that the House intended to pass the
bill (the Miscellaneous Appropriation bilD there was no
time W discuss his motion.
The House then acted upon the senate's amendments
under the operation Of the previous question: and
Cured IN several Of them, including that apprOpratng
Eve hundred thousand dollars for work upoa he Treasury
buildings.
The House concurred in the amendment approprating
s4l3 900 FOR OF the Florida volunteers and by
four majority rejected the amendment aboshIng the
rm TREASURY NOTE Bill.
The amendment ext ndng the operation Of the Treasury
note law was then read.
Mr. OWEN JONES raised point of order He denied the
right Of the Senate clause Of this kind n an ap-
preparation bill. They prohibited from doing by
that clausc Of the constitution which limited orgna-
ton OF revenue bills TO the House Of Representatives
Mr. JoNt OF Tenn contended that the amendment only
provided Tor the exchanging Of Treasury for old
ones.
was FOR me House to determine whether the amendment
was constitutional or not.
An appeal was taken from the Speakers decision, and
the appeal was laid on the table,
The amendment wns then rejected, ayes 92-nays 93.
Mr. MARSHALL Of Ky moved 10 reconsider the vote and
lay ihe motion on the table, which was lost by majority
very lively interest was manifested during these pro.
ceedings which occupied considerable time.
Mr. COBB ON HAND.
The Secretary Of the Treasury present in tho hall
during the whole time
GFsnaly at seven O'Clock A. NJ, the vote by which The
Treasury note amendment rejected was rcconsdcrcd
and tho amendment concurred In by ayes %, nays 80.
The amendments increasing the appropriations for the
California mails via Panama and rehuantepcc were re-
jeoted.
Posr OFFICE APPROPRIATION nnI-1HR SENATE ASK A ooxl1-
RENEE.
The House then took up the Senates resolution asking
for committee OF conference In relation 10 tho Post 0ce
Appropriation BILL
Mr.. DApIs, OF Nd, said that this resolution meant
neither more nor less than that the Committee Of Confe
renee should make final disposition Of the bill, which
the House had refused 10 do.
Mr. GROW, OF Pa, maintained that the House had kept
arcty within the parliamentary rule In the course which
had pursued lie was perfectly willing to confer with
the Senate, but no was not willing to take up the bill.
Mr. WAauppISE, Of Ne. said the House had already rc-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-05

&c. For the relief of Jane Turnbun.
81. For the ieiief Of Ell ". Con.
60 10 provide Tor the 6na settlement Of land claim Of
the heirs OF J. Underwood in Florida.
So For the relief OF Edward Ipgerson.
CO. For the relief Of Janes A. Giandpg.
o. For the reef Of James Collier
62 For the relief of Mary H. Dusenbury.
as For payment OF expenses OF investigating COMMITTEES
a. 10 provide for the care and preservation ofthe works
constructed BY the United States for bringing the Poomac
water into the ctes Of Washington and Georgetown for
the supply Of said all governmental purposes
and for the use and benefit Of the inhabitants Of the SAID
cities.
JOINT EEsorruoSs-PrBIIc.
]. For the payment Of unexpended balance 10 the
State Of Georgia on account Of militia services.
For changing the plan of the Custom House at Calves
Authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury to convey
Q portion Of ths government lot on which the United
states Custom House sands in Rutland, Vermont, In ex
change for other land adjoining said lot.
For the appointment Of two Regents Of the smithso
g. In relation to removal Of distractions TO navigation In
the mouth Of the Mississippi river Vetoed by the Prcs
In relation to the tobacco trade Of the United States
with foreign countries.
l. TO authorize the Secretary Of the Treasury 70 sell
certain plat OF land in the city Of Petersburg, Virginia. be-
longing TO the United States.
g. For deepening the channel over the St. Clair fats.
In reference to the supply Of water 10 tho cities OF
Warrington and Georgetown.
observation-disclosures
J. For the relief of VIM Hazard Wigg
O. For the relief Of Michael Pappreniza.
g. Authorizing Townsend Harris, United States Consul
General at Japan, and H. c. Hcuskina his interpreter
fpectively TO accept snuff box from her Majesty tho
Queen Of England.
A. To clerical in "act for the relief Of
Isaac Body and Samuel Femrg"
Giving the consent of Congress to the acccptsncc by
Capt. +. Maury and Professor A. D. Bache OF gold me-
daIs from the Sardinian government.
g. Resolution conerring the rank Of Senior Flag Officer
the active service list Of the United States Navy on
Capt. Charles Stewart
4 Amenda,ory of act entitled "An act to rega.
late the compensation Of members Of Congress approved
August 49, 1885, far relates 20 such members as
shall die during their terms Of service.
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fused TO consider this bill ard by what iegerdeman could
/. now be taken mp out OF It's order9
THE DIFFICULTY BETWEEN THE TWO HOUSES.
The SPKAKR nteYpoeed said that In order orc-
eye tie House from difficulty he would retain the bill
for he present He considered the question between e
Finally the House concurred IN the resolution Of the
Senate for conferences and the House took recess until
It nearly ten O'Clock before quorum Of members
present, and several efforts were made to take up
THR NEBRASKA DELEGATE IN Lucn.
resolution passed allowing six thousand dollars
for mileage and per diem TO Bird B. Chapman, who con-
tested the right Of Mr. Ferguson to seat as delegate from
Nebraska.
number of unsuccessful motions to amend the rules
made, and all private bills were laid on the table,
ELEVEN O'Clock A.
TIE POST OFFICE BILL Passed roo LATE
Nr. igTclER made report from the Committee Of Con-
ference the Post Office Appropriation BILL 10 the eff ct
that while reher House understood 70 waive any
stutiona right, ia recommended ha. the House pass
the bill precisely from the Senate the 26h
February The report agreed TO and the bill passed.
PRESIDENT HAND SIGNING BILLS.
Messages frequently received from the Senate, and
others r9m the Pesdent notifying the House tnat he had
sgned certain bills.
and then called the yeas and nays again on laying mo-
ton TO reconsider on the table. fhryf minutes were
thus wasted.
THE sprAKER THANKS THE xsxBERs
Neon arrived before the completion Of tho last roll call
when the Speaker sad:-
GEsgtMKS-The hour has arrived for US 10 sever the
political and personal relations which have existed between
US for The last two years. congratulate you the
summation OF most OF The necessary Of egsa
ton to carry on the government whou. embarrassment
embrace this the last occasion shall nave return my
grateful acknowledgment for the uniform courtesy and
Kindness You have extended 10 your presiding off,
GER Difficult and ryng as has been the position, its la
bos have been greatly diminished by the cordial support
you have given The dignity and decorum which have
marked your deliberations will compare most favoraby
with those Of your predecessors. To this fact attribute
whatever have obtained in this chair in making
my administration acceptable TO you and for this thank
yon. have throughout epdeavored to act with equal
fion. the chair has been in error, Rpd have
failed in my duty to any one Of you, ! now beg
your par don Wishing gentlemen that deliberations
here may realize for this noble republic the pros.
porous deyelopemen Of its ri and great resources and
invoking the blessings Of kind Heaven upon you now
peroim my last official act by declaring this House ad
jouIned sine die
The CURTAIN DROPS, LArs DE0.
TIE address was received with great enthusiasm,
cheers and clapppg OF hands. Some OF the members bid
another FAREWELL and coon the hall deserted BY
s save the aborers who set to work to the pa
per rubbish which lay thcky scattered in all directions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-05
THE NEXT CONGRESS.
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What IL the Prospect II an Extra Session
ShOuld be Called.

In consequence Of the failure Of the Post ONCE, Post
Route, and Ocean Mail Steamer bills in the Congress just
closed matter of doubt whether not an extra
session will be called by Mr. Buchanan. In case such
should be the determination Of the President number Of
the siaes-particulary those Of the Sou,h--woud be
called upon TO hold special elections for The choice Of
presentatives.
The Senate \. nearly complete; but there but ono
hSndrcd and City two members Of the House OF Represen
atves yet chosen-he whole number being two hundred
and thirty seven.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-05
TREAr1Ks WITH CHINA

THE NEW TARIFF WITH CHINA.
The new commercial regulations formed with China are
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-05
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.


The Treaty with New Grannda-The Cass-
Yrisarri Observation-Disclosures I'm the
French Extradition Treaty-New C0nven-
tSons and Commercial Regulations with
China, &c., &c.
Several treaties with foreign nations Of great impor
to the commercial interests Of the country have been
framed and require the action Of the Senate Among
them the treaty with Nicaragua relative 10 our inter.
oceanic communication with the Pacific and the treaty
with New Granada concerning the claims OF American
citizens against that government An amended extradon
treaty with France assmating il with that existing
between us and England, and two treaties with China
regulating our commerce with that Empire and adjusting
the claims OF American citizens against the Celestial EN-
rrc, confirmed by the Senate the close Of
ihc recent session. Is probable that the Css Herran
treaty will be ratified before the Senate adiourns its extra
executive session. We give below summary Of each
presenting the leading points in these interesting and
important documents
MODIFICATION OF THE FRENCH ExTRADITIoN TREATY
The exradton treaty previously existing between this
country and France differed somewhat in it's sringency
from the treaty with England. The Secretary Of State
exchanged Publications with Count Sartges on Saturday
the 18th inst, of number Of amendments SO as to make
II conform with our extraditon treaty with Eng
land. Both treaties arc now, therefore, the same.
The investigation In the affair Of Carpenter Grelct
and fafot revealed the necessity for setting forth precse
y and In The most distinct manner certain reciprocal
causes d extradsson between France and the United
States Negotiations we're Immediately undertaken on this
matter by The Minister OF Frauce to Washington, and the
President OF the United States has promulgated the follow
pg additional article the treaty already existing for c
rsditon Of Criminals
4 agreed between The high parties contracting that ,he
rca sna trsnss of DE- on Of November isa and Of
criminals and actually force the two
shall comprehend not only Of crimes which
crimes whether be as prncpa accessories or accomplish
Ss % or s or q
pers having circulation AZ money with the intention Of causng
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-05
SENATE,
nocrats, D--Opposition, O.

the new fAe
SENATE.
Democrats, D-Oppositon, O.
Number OF Senator'S. ............ al
rresluent''. u C. BreckinridRe
oecre'afy's..s.s.s.+. .Asbury UHckenD.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-03-27

NEw YoaK. March 26.-Cotton quiet sale
to-day Of 1000 bales. Flour closed hrm sale
1900 brls. Corn closed firm sales 400
sacks. Psrk closed firm al 1It9lst- Lar
Oil 97c@Si.
CrScTsEATI. March 26.-Sales Of Whiskl
5000 brls, al pa. Western Mess Pork 1T@174
Lard, sales Of 100 tisrces at lit. Linseed Oil
75e. Sugar, &c. Coffee, 12@l2ic. Molassss
34G34ic.
NV ORLEANS, March 2e.-Sales Of eottor
to-day, 10000 bales market generally IN
changed. Corn active az 92ac. Western Mes
Pork Sls.25. Lard in barrels ii5e. Exchangl
on New York advanced lc. Sight exchangl
ar and 4c premf I'M.
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0ommsrriaI sflattrrs.
Nlsms 6aIIY arFElL orIIoE !


Corror NE trirs7arhlo intslnEsnre YESTERDAY
mrfninr - arsiu 1rurs6ie Pricfs re sirancinl
a1 rcoeipit are dsefeasing win acsfuinty q az eary
tefmnauon q me fEasoa. go vs hare no tcir5 In
o1r marEst ne buyers slT faaf Cafaa bouzht before
te resent ,arances d nos ,eiins a Srv orisau-sifh
ne a1ranaEs Il fhae adFaarrs o. is sEor-Trs heE
srs se-u1ns . hare pfonii therefore ~purchases maas a
present psirrs would probably result 10 q luasi they are
ncrefors. i~uai.posed 70 orrrsfs fot me New ohuaHs
msrtet o. hh state Or hnss. Of course ne eastern
mlrkci u1sf b. the purchaser q q considerable amount
q rhai issaid- We sa7uiiuriy and that q me vssh's
shipm eui,. sfs7 haiss verr sent % Dc river, sEainst
sa1s bsiss ao-n The sales Yesterday we're 7tsiss a.
ssc. sats. auek SAFES. nnss fs at 10 ? a.
ios. srii0z. ~ 81 foE, is 81 i0s, Dat ny. - at
ua. BafIg satnE. ias-iaei, go haifs e
villa SO old under Tie and I2s bales a and o-sr maf
price
nferior...-.... Z asa Mifilnz I'LL ans
Ordinsy.--..-. g = 81 Geod NldsiuE.-ia al2s
God Ordinary 9aH 81 MidiluE Pair 12hg3
LoE MidfinE 10 eios Pair --.---.---.n uminaA
ne Didsy YESTERDAY took out 800 bales Cor S. L1uia
and ne souiherner . bales Tor ne ono river.
wEEKLF smPaEsIs-rhe exports 81 coiian fnu
mis- patior ne vset cuains on SATURDAY,, as;h Inst are
a. faiiovs;
T. Ohio
To 81 -.---.--- ihl
1ar---s---ssa ,1ln
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EatGst 9tbs bp 6fIrgrapb.
TO ASSOCIATED PRESS OF MEMPHIS


NEw fcEx, March 2.-Ihe Courier des
etats Unis says that a secret hiihustering az
petition Is ready to start for Cnbe, imnediate-
" on the receipt Of Instructions which are ex-
Fected by the next Havana steamer. Their
head quarters arc al New York, and they have
plenty Of arms and ammunition in The southern
cities. Men arc ready to dcpsrt simultaneous
" from dffsrent parts OF the Union. They
havs secret agents in Cuba, who are engaged
in preparing facilities Of access 10 the island
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-03-27

skrAxsAH, March 26.-AdVices from Ha-
rana Of ooh alt, say that The schooner Alice
Randall, with a cargo Of ninety-eight Africans
has been captured and taken into Porto hcoi
and her crew imprisoned. Another vessel win
. cargo Of sixty Africans, landed at Remedies
Cnha. sugars and MelasHss improving.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-03-27

MEErnEG o. rHE School NIsTToRa.-rhe
Board Of Eisitors q the Public Schools was
held yesterday afternoon-Thos W Pses,ons
Esg, Pres.dentm the chair. J. B. Mossly, Esq
Secretary.
The statement made az q recent meeting II
the City Council, BY one % the members Of that
BODY that If tie public schools generally
were no better than those o. south Memphis,
they had better BE- abolished, was brought
before the Board for consideration. when the
following Preamble and resolution were offered
and unanimously adopted.
NHEEEas, Statements hars been recerflv
maGes rejecting upon the management 6 the
2ovS Aemphls city schools and wher-ss. ne
80 % visitors have satisfied themselves bv
personal observation and By Information de-
wed from the patrons IF these schools a. 10
Their charecter and condition. B. II. therefore
heselref. That, IN the opinion Of his Hoard
the schools IN Soath Memphis are II a nrosber-
ousconiition. that thcy are under the control
Of teachers who are discharEiag their dufies
with care, skin and fidelity: that ther are
largely attended, ana are giviHg. a. the Board
heliere, general sstisfsctieE % TIE community.
The necessity Of constructing proper bufs-
iags in which the schools should meet for in
stHaction, and the importance Of obtaining leg-
islatve action upon TIE subject srere discussed.
Tie mattef vas P~osPoued Ter fuiara action.
and he Beard adjourned
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The British msn-of-mar Jasseur was wreck
ed Of Jamaica on the night Of ne 4h o.
March. Ten men were swept overheard ni
the waves. The crew took 10 the boats-on'
boat containing the captain and nineteen men
arrived at Cuba. The other boat containing
thirty uen i still missing.
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