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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15
of the COnveMtiO iOii OF
Saw Mill Owners.

Pursuant to notice inserted in the Dav
enport Gazette aud Muscatine Journal, cal.
ling meeting of Saw Mill Owners in the
Mississippi Valley, to be held at the Burti.
House, in the city of Davenport, on the 9th
day of April, the following delegates met
and proceeded to organize:
st. Louis James Patterson, T. NJ. Lud
low.
Quincy.-J. X. Van Doorn.
La Grange w. Coulson.
Keokuk. B. B. llinman, q. W. Brown
Mulscatine.-Wm Chambers, A. Oham
bers.
Moline.- keator, D. 3. Sears.
Darenport.--J. N. Cannon, NJ. French
]. B. Davies, S. Stanchfield, Jas. Rem
wick, VIM. Reuwick.
lie Claire.-S. E. Smith.
Sarannah.-M. Dupuis.
Lyons.--Chas. Boynton.
Stilluater.-O. II. Blair.
On motion, James Patterson, ofSt. Louis
of Davenport, was appointed Secretary.
Mr.. A. Chambers, of Muscatine, stated
the obiec. Of the Convention to be for the
purpose of taking into consideration the
present condition CT the Pine Log Scale, and
its effects on the trade, and to adopt such
uniform Scale as may be deemed necessary
to be observed by all dealers, and also to
adopt the uniform practice of having every
raft of logs Scaled at the place of its destin-
alton, or sale and delivery.
After considerable discussion, the follow
ing resolutions were submitted and car
ried; viz:
WHEREAS, The rights of the purchaser as
we'll as those of the yender of logs, require
that the standard of aut hority Tor measure
ment should be Uniform, and as the best in
terests of both and harmony of feeling
would be promoted thereby, therefore
Resolved, In the wisdom of this conven-
ton that we adopt the old ST. Croix Scale
(known as the Doyle scale) for the sale of
all logs sold on the Mississippi river at the
different points where they may be sold
and that all logs shall be re-scaled by a
sworn officer appointed by authority of law
at the place of delivery, whose survey shall
be final, and that the vender shall pay the
expenses of scaling.
WHEREAS, Great trouble and litigation has
arisen out Of the sale Of logs by unauthor :
lied agents-there being no basis establish
ed by which the buyer could be assured of
his safety of purchase
Resolued, Therefore, in future, that an
agent having in his possession the Scale
Bills of the Surveyor General Of the State
from which the logs are from, together
eth certificate of person to whom the
logs were scaled to Or for by the Surveyor
General, which certificate shall certify his
right to sell said logs called for on the
Scale Bill, all of which shall be sufficen
guarantee to the purchaser of said logs.
Resolued, That the Secretary be, and is
hereby instructed and authorized, to have
the proceedings of this Convention printed,
and copy sent to each person here repre-
sented, either by person or by name, and
request each to sign the same and send back
to the Secretary or his authority to sign.
Resolved, sThat this Convention shall hold
it's yearly meeting on the first Wednesday
of April, 1860. Adjourned.
JAMES RENWICK, Sec'y
Davenport, 7th April, 1858.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15
No EsGsCiSsiola.

AS might havo been expected from the well
known enterprise and public spirit of the cit
izens Of Mahaska, the proposition to rescind
the loan of our County Bonds, to the amount
of $25O,0O0, to the NJ. & NJ. r. K. Co., was
most wofully beaten at the polls, on the Cd.
All the appliances that could be brought to
bear to induce opposition to the road had been
exhausted by its enemies; they appealed to
the peoples dread Of taxation; they sought
to defeat the road by arousing blind and
hcadlong prejudice against Oskaloosa; false
hood and Misrepresentation went forth at
their bidding, to aid their cause; the men
who have endeayorcd to procure the defeat of
therescindingpropesiton have been maligned
and base merccnary motives have been
attributed to them yet all their efforts proved
iruitless, and, on last Saturday, IL majority of
secen h1tnared and sirty secem of the legal and
qualified voters of this county heralded to the
world their determination to keep side by side
with the progress and civilization Of the age
Saturday was a disagreeable and unpleasant
day, but the people turned out e., M 9sse to
the polls, and we do nc. ohink there has been
an election ev.s held i'll this county in whici
more interest and enthusiasm was manifested
In accordance with the result of the vote
the Bonds will be issued in few days, and
we confidently expect the Company to push
rapidly on with the work on the line west of
ashlngton, SO as to ensure its completion to
this place within the specified time
At this writing, the official vote of the
county is not yet known, as the returns are
not all in, but the above figures, 767 majority
Against Rescindng," may be relied on as
nearly correct. If the vosa is caayassed
before we go to press, we will give the result
this week; if not, our readers will have to
wait until our next issue for the abstract.
This is the third time the people have given
convincing proofs, in the shape of triuln phant
majorites, of their confidence in the N. \ N.
X. II. Co., and Of their willingness to aid the
construction of the road to this place The
favorable result of this last vote, in the face
of the most violent opposition, may be Justly
regarded as the well-settlcd determination of
a majority of the people of this county, and
common sense should dictate to the opponents
of the road that further opposition to the
measure will again, as in this instance, subject
them to the bitter and CALLING modification of
an ignominious defeat
In short time, the subject will be beyond
the reach Of the malignant and vindictiye
spirits who started the recent disaffection,
and, for one, we are heartily glad Of it
Oskaloosa Times.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15
WIT AND HUM0K.

EBDoes a man feel girlish when he
makes 'maiden speech?' Answer next
week.
tITo make Russian name--imitate
the "tchug" Of bull frog, give one sneeze
and say ski"
sJ~ A Yankee doctor has got up remedy
for hard times. 1t consists Of ten hours la
Dor, we'll worked in.
nA-Mr Il. declared that his wife had five
fulls - s'That she was beautiful, dutiful,
youthful, plentiful and an armful." But
lis wife pleasantly rejoined, that she had
but one fool. her husband. ...
~ "Why don't you buy thingumbob
and what do you-call it your side walks ev-
morning? 2" asked one neighbor of another.
<sBecause hain't got no what's its name
to buy it WITH" replied the neighbor.
w"Mother, you mustn't whip me for
running away from school any more" @
''Why not, child Z" ..>
"Beeause my school book says that ants
are the most Industrious beingsin the world,
and amt l a tru[e]ant."
W-A gawky-looking, stage-struck Hoos-
ier went. to see some theatrical manager
last week and solicited an engagement
"What role do you prefer, my iriend?" said
the manager. "Well, Square," said the
would be western Rocius, 81 ain't partial
to rolls no how-corn dodgers is my favor
ties"
WHAT's IN NAME. = One ofour exchange
papeis, speaking of the candidates for the
Legislature, in one of the counties of Wis.
constr, says that j. NJ Root is the Demo-
tic. Robert Hogg, Free Soil, and I. II. Dye
the Wing candidate. So, with the voters.
we suppose, it Will be Root, Hogg OF Dye
on! no mistake.
GY'An honest farmer was invited to at
tend aparty at village squire's one evening
when there was music both vocal and in.
strumtntal. On the following mo rning he
met one of the guests, who said:
tIWell, farmer, how did you enjoy your
self last night? Were not the quartettes
extelbnt ?"
.sWhy, really, sir, can't say,' said he
''for IdiGn't taste 'eh; but the pork chop:
were he finest ever ate."
~ Werd was sent by Mr. H, q de-
featet candidate, to married lady, who
was Mpposed to have changed the expected
vote on election day, to the opposite party
to tie following effect :-''Go and tell Mrs
F--, that send her, by the first oppor'
tuniy pair of pantloons, for her politica
services" $50 and tell Mr.. H." wa'
thereby, ''to send them along at once
Dol't forget to tell him that want new
pai---not pair that his wife has half worr
ovt''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

sy-Great questions are being discussed
on the stump in Virginia and Kentucky. In
Virginia, the question is, whether John
Letchel was an abolitionist ten years ago, and
if so, whether he has repented. In Kentucky,
the subject matter is the opinion held by
Henry Clay, on his death-bed, of Lynn Boyd,
and particularly whether Clay invited Boyd
to call and see him. These are pertinent
things for the distraction of Commonwealth.
Think what themes for the orator we have
here, What basis for the flight OF thu
American Eagls! What pinnacle from
which to wave the star-spangled banner
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

swAll the New York ladies are asos at
the Spring fashions. The number that have
throngcd the exhibition rooms deties compu-
tation. We judge that the new styles are
about as ridiculous as could be expected or
desired. Though there has been but little
change in the shape Of bonnets, they present
= variety of materials and trimmings Alto
gether beyond anything in the past For the
shoulders of the fair ones there is quite
rivalry between shawls and mantillas. Beau
t;fnl snecimens Of each abound.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15


ABoLIsuING GRAND JURIEs.-There has OF
late been good deal of discussion, in the
press and out of it, in respect to the policy OF
dispensing with the agency of Grand Juries
in our criminal jurisprudence, and the project
was greeted with pretty general favor. Many
excellent reasons were readily given for the
change, and not few abuses incident to the
Grand Jury system forcibly pointed out. But
a serious difficulty has been discovered
Grand Juries cannot be SO easily set aside as
some people imagined, for the 9th Article of
the Amendments to the Constitution of the
United States contains the following provision:
? "No person shall be held to ansacer for a
capital or othersosse Infamous crime, alaless
at present or indictment ofa Grand Jury,
except in cases arising in the land or naval
forces, or in the militia, when in actual SER
vice. in time of war or public danger
This settles the question. We must bear
with Grand Juries awhile longer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

MINNEAPoLIs AND CEDAR VALLEY RAIL.
RoAD.-The st Paul Times says that the
State Engineer reports to the Governor that
this Company have graded and ready for the
superstructure, over ffty-six miles of road
bed. The work is Of a character to show
that the Company have complied with the
law in every respect. This Company have
contracted for its ties, which are to be de-
livered along the line Of the road as soon as
navigation opens and the weather becomes
settled.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

GJThe result in Connecticut has greatly
disappointed the President, and mortified
Toucey, who gave the assurance that the
Democracy would at least hold their own,
and perhaps gain one member of Congress,
by means of the divisions which have been
fomented. Now, everything is swept, and
the Administration left repudiated by every
State represented in the Cabinet, and by the
country at large.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15
The Tip1om Railroad Again.

Do our citizens appreciate the importance
Of this enterprise? Do they know that very
much valuable trade will be lost to our mer-
chants and manufacturers, next fall, if it
should happen that we do not effect a con-
nection with the c., l. & N. Railroad by
September or October? If they do not, let
them converse with business men residing in
the valley Of the Cedar. We think that the
most obduratc old fogy in the community will
be convinced that the entire trade of that
region will find an outlet at Clinton and
Chicago, very much to the detriment of our
prosperity. We assert that this is a stubborn
truth, however unpalatable. We know that
work has gone on swimmingly thus far--that
the grading and bridging is fully half done
but it is painful fact that the available
resources Of the company are narrowing down,
and unless something is speedily done to
increase those resources, work must neces-
sarly be suspended at an early day. 1t is
useless to disguise facts as to the real condi
ton Of things
Now, with these facts before them, are our
citizens ready to respond to the call for furth.r
substantial aid which will have to be made in
behalf of this enterprise? When it is con-
sidered that only one more energetic and
liberal effort is demanded to meet the present
exigency, in order that all our fondest hopes
with regard to Railroads may be realized, and
that there is no probability Of calls being
made upon US in aid Of similar enterprises
we say, in view of these facts, is it not just
and reasonable that this demand be met man
fully? We do not hesitate to say that the
means is in our hands. VIII it be withheld
That Is the question! You, who are owners
of corner-lots, look to it You are the arbi-
ters in the matter On your decision much
depends Will you, dnre you refuse?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

JONES GIVING Up Iowa DEMOCRACY TO ITS
FATE.-The Washington telegraph cores
pondent of the Cincinnati Gazette says:
In recalling the letter declining the Bogota
mission, Jones, of Iowa, has shown his
despair of redeeming that State, as the basis
of his refusal was the avowed intention Of
aiding such result.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15


War IS DEMocRAcY?-These are tough
times for the loyal Democrat who wants to
''stick to the party and Sustain the admin
istration" He looks to Washington, and
sees On the tariff there is fight between the
President and the Secretary Of the Treasury.
On the Squatter Sovereignty question there
is fight between the President and the Sec
retary of State. On the Pacific Railroad
question there is fight between the President
and the Secretary of War. On the river and
harbor question there is a fight between all
the Secretaries, and on the Lecompton ques-
tien there is fight between the President
and the party. Instead of platform, he can
find only broken planks; instead Of policy,
only chaos. On whichever side of any ques
ton he opens his mouth, he is sure to be
opposing the administration, or some one of
them. The appalling problem is presented to
him--how can he ''stick to the party" when
the party won't stick to each other, and how
can he Sustain an administration" that won't
sustain itself?-Albany Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

FARE REDUCED. Pittsburgh, Fort
Wayne & Chicago Railroad have taken the
initiation in reducing the rates of fares East
ward. The scale of prices now runs =
From Chicago to Boston $3.50; to New
York. $21 so; to Philadelphia and Balti-
more. $1,000.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

ST.. LOUIS VS.. CHIcAGo.-The Chicago
Herald credits the fact that St. Louis mer-
chants are encroaching upon ground legiti-
mataly belonging to Chicago, and refers it
to the following good reasons: The great
er wealth of St. Louis, the greater liberality
of her dealers, the less amount of land-spec-
ulation, and her better currency.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15
St. Louis Market-April 9Th,

Receipts: Flour SIG bbls, Wheat 3,416
SKIS, Corn 1869 SKIS. Sales of wheat as fol-
lows: Spring $l(9Sl.16; Fall prime $l.15
@$l.3O; choice white $l.3o@Sl.40; red
Fall $l.08@$135, from choice to prime
Corn is in better demand with sales of p
(975c. for mixed to yellow, and 76@7Sc.
for white. Mess pork $l65o@Sl7. Pota-
toes dull and dropping with sales ranging at
75c@$l. for from fair to prime. Dry hides
1879
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15


RECENT Observation-Disclosures from all the
towns in Connecticut show that l2o Repub-
licans are elected Representatives, and 100
Democrats. The Republicans have elected
Senators in the Cd, 9th, 9th, 7th, 9th, 11th
18th, 18th, 18th, 10th and 21st districts.
The Democrats have the 1st, Sd, 4th, Sth,
10th, 10th, 18th and Goth. The returns from
all the towns but Salem and Ledyard, which
last year gave 81 Democratic majority, elect
Governor Buckingham by 1000 majority.
A dispatch from Providence gives the fol-
lowing as the result of the election in Rhode
Island, on the 9th inst: Thos. G. Turner
is elected Governor, Jno. R. Bartlett Secretary
of State, and J. B. Kimball Attorney General.
These are on the American and Republican
tickets. There is no choice for Lieut.. Gov
ernor and General Treasurer. The Opposition
have both houses of the Legislature by an
overwhelming majority.
An election took place in Wisconsin, on
the 9th, for Judges of the Supreme Court:
A dispatch from Milwaukee says Mr.. Lynde,
the Democratic candidate for Judge of the
Supreme Court, has majority in that city
of 5000. Returns from other portions Of
the State show abou. the same comparative
party vote as last fall. The result is doubt
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15
The Railroad Vote in Nal,as:1;a
County.

The Oskaloosa Hsr all (oxtra) of the 4th
has the returns of the election from majority
Of the townships in Mahasla county on the
question to rescind the 100000 loans to the
M. & NJ. r. Il. 1t says:
The number of votes cast in this (Oska-
loosa) township was 97l. OF these, only II
were ''for resembling" We give the majori-
ties from other townships.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15
fY-The Memphis Aralanche thus ovsr-

The Memphis dtdldnche thus over
whelms us with prediction:
"Slavery is destined soon to triumphant
vindication in the opinion Of the world.
Emancipation of the blacks has resulted in
disastrous failure. The growth and improve
m mt of Russia, and the happiness and con-
tent of her serfs-the decadence of Western
Europe, and the pauperism and discomfort Of
her free laborers-raise the question, not OF
the propriety, but of the necessity of slavery.
Famine and revolution, in horrid alienation,
have becsNe the normal condition of Western
Europe. Is this the rcpast to which universal
liberty invites her yetaries?'
This is a crusher; but, if tho Aea'GncAs
knows no more of the future than Of the
present we shall not yet cry, "stsnd from
under !"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

CI The total vote cast in Davenport at
the city election on Saturday (2D was l, ,494.
The vote in Dubuque on Monday (4th) was
$3.50, being 756 votes more than Davenport.
showing that Dubuque has over 5000 inhab-
itants more than Davenport at the present
time.-Du6u07le Herald,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

GET Republicans have carried Spring
field, H., by majority of 200 AS the
Chicago Press & Tribune says, Springfield
has been the center of Democratic power
the very Sebastopol Of Douglasism in all
the West. The overthrow of that strong
hold is certainly cause of general congratu-
1of;
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

GY-The time of holding the Democratic
State Convention has been postponed by the
Central Committee from the 1st to the 23d. Of
June-one day after the Republican State
Convention is to be held The object is
stated to be "to secure fuller attendance,n "
on account of the Grand Lodge Of Free Masons
assembling at Davenport on the 1st Of June,
and taking into consideration, also, the fact
that the June term of the Supreme Court
assemblies at Desmoines On the 2Sd, which
will necessarily call many gentlemen to that
place ON business who will also attend the
Convention. The real object, no doubt is to
give time for the adjustment Of certain differ
ences that have arisen among the leaders Of
the party while canvassing for suitable can
didate for Governor. The Fishsr-men
Samuelses, &C., are exceedingly vociferous for
theiriespective favorites, and will require more
time for training, in order to prepare them
for the dodging game to be played in the
Convention. Whether their trainers will
succeed in their object remains to be seen.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

"WHERE Is BoGorA ?''-When Gen. Pierce
was President, he appointed warm friend,
named Woodbury., minister to Bogota, (the
same as was recently rendered Gen. Jones,
and which he has finally concluded to ac-
cept) Mr.. Woodbury. Immediately tele-
graphed back to Mr.. Pierce the following
s'DEAR FRANK:-Where in HI is Bo-
h.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

According to these figures, the majority
"a gainst Resembling is 753. We think
these figures are more likely to be increased
than diminished by the official returns.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

TIE REPUBLICAN TRIANGLE.--Cincinnati,
St. Louis and Chicago constitute the Repub-
Gcan triangle of the West. From these cen
tres of commerce and industry the grand
principles of the Declaration of independence
radiate to an empire of freemen. Once the
strongholds of the pro-slavery Democracy,
they have become the nurseries of freedom,
counting their majorities by thousands. The
Republican vote of the three cities at their
late municipal elections, and their total vote,
1rera nc follows
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

No The fugitive slave Daniel Webster, on
trial at Philadelphia, was released on the 9th,
by Commissioner Longstreet, causing great
excitement.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

MERCHANTS ADVERTISING AGENCY. We
take pleasure in referring our readers to the
above Agency in Philadelphia and Baltimore,
conducted by Messrs. Chichester & Sanford
publishers of the Printers Neaos- Letter.. All
who need the services of Agents in the East
take note. .-Pfiaters' Cabinet.
Yes, about one year ago we advertised to
the amount of ten dollars, for these fellows
wrote them three letters, sending our bill
and have no: got our pay yet.-Uarenport
Democrat.
Same as our experience. We have come
to the deliberate conclusion that Chichester &
Sanford, like their predecessors, V. B. Palmer
& Co., are swindlers Pass them around.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

DIFFICULTY WITH PARAGUAY SETTLED
News was received at New York, on the 9th,
of the peaceful settlement of our difficulties
with Paraguay, through the friendly inter-
yention of the President of the Argentine
Republic. "Peace hath her victories no less
renowned than war"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

tw-The New York Herald, which has
maintained confidential relations with the
Administration for the last year or more, is
breaking ground for an extra session, to COM
mence on the 1st of October The semi-organ
alleges that the state of affairs in regard to
Central America makes this necessary.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-04-15

MARKING PAPERS. - Some postmastsr
having insisted that marking articles in news
papers with pen or pencil subjected the
paper to letter postage, gentleman wrote 10
the Postmaster General on the subject, and
received from the First Assistant Postmaster,
Horutio King, the following reply
six:-In reply to yours of the 26th inst,
inform YOU that pen or pencil-mark MADE
for the sole purpose of attracting the eye to
particular article or portion of printed matter
does not subject such matter to letter postage