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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-16
IOWA NEWS.

One night last week, horse belonging
to Mr.. Kilieather, of Davenport, kicked
against a scythe that was hanging back
of his stall, in doing which be severed an
artery in his leg and bled to death.
Hen TAxEs.-lt is stated that the tax of
Pot.awattomie county is S43,632,2 20, or an
average of eight dollars and seventy cents to
each soul within its limits. But 81, $50, SIS Of
this tax is for State purposes.
Tom MARSHALL CHAsrlsED.-We learn
from the Davenport papers that Hon. Thorn
as F. Marshall, the well known but erratc
Kentucky orator, who has been lecturing at
that place and at Rock Island on the "Lite
and Times OF Henry Clay was chastisel
Tuesday afternoon by Geo. L. Nichols,
Esq, whom he had insult ed in controver-
sy about duel. Nichols struck him a Sc.
we're blow with his fist as he passed him in
stairway. In the struggle that ensued
Marshall tried to get his pisto! from his
peck t but the combatants were separated
before any blood was shed. Nichols ia also
Kentuckian, but at present resident Of
Davenport.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-16

AN OLD AND UNPRoFIrABLE DoDGE.-The
latest threatened change of Locofoco tactics to
keep the next President is for a Congressional
caucus to nominate ticket over the head of
the Charleston Convention, by way of forcing
that body to indorse the nomination. This
was tried in 1924, with Crawford, but
miserably failed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-16

WIseoNs1S.-Randall's majority Official
over Hobart Dem is 1854. Two years ago
it was 400. Several other Republican candi
dates ran ahead of Randall.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-16


human destinies; We are proud of tive
never said it was an evil-it was only q rhet.
orical flourish.
The north part of Oregon was claimed by
the English. We clamored loud and said
hard things-threatsned to fight; but some
one said look South /! They did SO, and told
Great Britain they would give her all she
asked and more too if she would be quiet,
while we fight Mexico, where we can get
more slaoe territory. Aud The north said
Amen, and shouldered their guns and went
fought poor crazy Mexico, and brought home
great glory and renos0n Heaven witness
the lldicrous spectacle, and suspend Thy
judgment from wicked and perverse ma.
ton |! The boundary Of Mexico was 80 east
ly broken, they would next try the Missouri
Compromise. That yielded, and the man
that said "Palsied be the ruthless hand
that shall ever be raieed to pull down that
sacred barrier between Freedom and slave
ry," was the very man to break the Com
promise and raise the humbug Of Squatter
Sovereignty, and cause the beautiful prairies
of Kanuas to be the scenes Of blood and
murder and rapine. Oh, Judas where is
thy kiss? God reigneth, and thy prayers
shall be answered in due time.
Wicked men went to Kansas to wreak
out maddened vengeance in blood and
murder to fight for freedom and for slave
~. Who established the war Z Who tried
to conquer the free But the south and
the government failed in the attempt to make
n slova State thor
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-12-16
Union Meetilag.

Pursuant to q call, the citizens of Musca-
tine, irrespective Of party, assembled at the
{ curt House, on tho evening Of Dec. 18th,
1859, and organized by electing Gen. AnseI
Humphreys President, and VIM. G. Kennedy
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

MASSACRE BY INDIANs.--The Sacramento
Union is informed by Richard Long, of Vaca
Valley, Solano county, who has just crossed the
plains, that in June last a small immigrant par
ty were fred upon by Indians some Gfty miles
from the junction Of the Fort Hall aud Salt
Lake roads. Five persons we're killed, whose
names are William Shepherd, Ferguson sbcp-
herd, William Diggs, Clayborne Rains and JAS.
D. Wright. Mrs. Wright was badly wounded,
but recovered slowly. Two others Of the party
were also severely wounded, but finally got
we'll. A child Of Mrs Wright, aged two years,
was taken by the Indians. but upon the entreat-
les of the mother it was given up the Indian,
however, who had it in bis possession throwing
it Oh the rocks and breaking its leg.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

MELANCHOLY TAsK.-Some time since al
Irishmau named John Hart, started out on a
prospecting tour in the mountains East of this
city, aud as nothing was heard of him after
wards, the supposition was that be had met
with foul play. Last week Michael Hart a
brother to the missing man. obtained informa-
ton that dead body had been found on the
old immigrant road, East of Pleasant Valley,
aud as that was the direction which John had
taken, Michael Immediately set out on foot TO
examine the remains. The distance to the spot
was about forty miles, and when the weary
brother arrived at the lonely resting place OF
the dead, be found the body so mutilated by
wild beasts that 1t was impossible to recognize
it,-still there was leathern belt lying upon
the ground which was very like one which had
been worn by the missing man. Michael re-
turned to this city after Coroner Dougherty.
and, in company with That officer, on Saturday
last, again returned TO investigate the facts in
relation to the unknown dead. DOugherty held
an inquest upon the body, but except the leath-
ern belt above referred to, there was nothing
left of the unfortunate man which could throw
any light upon his sad fate. The jury came to
the conclusion that the deceased was about
thirty-ive years OF age, and had come to bis
death by some unknown cause.--PLacevilIe o.
servsr, dug. 24h.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31
NEVADA CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 81 1850
The Iangil.l ana French pre.. on ,he Ponce

The English and French Press on the Peace
The London Post, the organ of the present
government, avows indeed that Louis Napoleon
has falhlled his mission in Italy, and insinuates
that II the presence of Austrian troops there
was the cause Of the oppression under which
she suffered, that Italy oniy wants now, for the
completion Of her freedom, that all foreign ar
mics should be withdrawn. This. and the abo-
lition Of ecclesiastical power in the government
OF the Papal States Lord Palmerston's organ
thinks, are the great objects 10 be obtained by
the peace. How far either Of them has been
accomplished We shall not learn until Louis
Napoleon returns TO Paris, aud promulgales
The exact terms of the negotiation entered into
between himself and Francis JOSEPH.
The London Times is alike dogmatic and in-
terrogatory, reproachfu and sarcastic. II pro-
claims that the peace has made Austria stroug-
er than ever in Italy, aud declares that Italy Is
free, not in democratic but in Napoleonic
sense, asserting that the enthronement of the
Pope, as honorary President OF the Italian Con-
federation, the restoration of the Grand Dukes,
and the retention OF Venetia and the Minco by
Austria, Is an altered version of the first mes
sage OF the French Emperor to the Empress.
On the other hand, the London Nslos, the or
gan OF the revolutonsts in London, is fierce in
Its denunciations of the peace, aud boldly pro-
claims that it will fill the open aud covert enc
mics OF freedom with boundless exultation ;
that it is jubilee for Austrian Grand Dukes,
Italian Cardinals, French Priests aud English
Peers.
While the English press is thus donuno 'atory,
eqnivocal aud cloudy, the French journals are
Jublant over the glory which France has &C.
qured In the campaign, and the satisfactory
peace which the sagacity of the Emperor has
enabled him to obtain.
The Pays says that Emperor Napoleon III,
already 20 great in the eyes Of Europe, assumes
place so great before posterity that full glory
becomes pale before that which he has acquir-
ed. aud proclaims his course in Italy the most
generous aud exalted policy that could do hon
or TO any age or country.
! The French journals. generally, remark on
the significant fact that no mention is made OF
the Ducbies of Tuscany. Parma or Modena, in
the preliminaries of peace.
The Courier dc Paris intimates that Congress
to decide on the future definite Constitution OF
Italy is not impossible. The leading idea in
most of the French papers would seem TO turn
upon the security which the temporal power of
the Pope has attained by recent events, at the
same time the C6nSifRiondL rejoices that The
Holy See will now he freed in its future inde.
pendent position from foreign influence or in-
reference.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31
Scott on Foreigners.

Some weeks ago it was stated that g. l.. Scott
one of the Lecompton nominees for Congress
made speech before Know Nothing lodge
at jamestown, TuolumnO county, in 1855, in
which he said:
"Your cause is good one-your cause IL
mine. By the American flag (pointing at lt),
and so help me Gsd. | never will vote for a
foreigner as long as live."
WIN. Donovan, Postmaster Of Sonora, who
was President Of the Know Nothing lodge at
the tme was referred to as being cognizant OF
the fact that Scott made the declaration above
quoted. In recent issue Of the Sacramento
Standard we find statement fromiAr. Donovan,
which that paper considers complete vindiea-
ton Of the charge against Scott. Here is every
word that Mr.. Donovan says;
"a charge has been circulated through the
medium of the Opposition press against Chas.
l.. Scott LecOmpton nominee for Congress,
with my name appended as the reference aud
authority.
The person who has taken the liberty TO place
nv name in this connection. assumed respon-
sbility entirely unauthorized, aud without my
knowledge or consent.
Not only have been an unwavering Demo
crat, but intend to support and Work lor Ine
entire Administration ticket The autbor OF
the article is Mr.. Geo. II. Ramsey, OF Sonora"
1t will be seen that Donavan does not, either
directly or indirectly, deny that Scott made
the declaration attributed to him in fact, be
admits by implication its truth.
The Sonora Herald, published in ScotFs Own
county. after copying the charge, says:
"The charge contained in the foregoing para
graph has been quite commonly made mere
against Mr.. Scott during the past four years:
We have heard it many times from members oi
the late American party"
We believe it has never been denied that Mr..
Scott was at one time a member of the Kno"
Nothing order, and the allegation that be made
the VOW attributed to him, that be would never
vote for naturalized citizen, may now be re-
parded as established beyond doubt.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

THE OVERLAND INMoRATIoN.-The Terrific
rial Ei,terprise, published at Carson Valley, in
its issue Of August 2Oth, says;
From all appearances the statements Of Hor-
ace Greely and others will fall short Of the ae,
tual amount Of emigration. They are daily
passing, and all of them concur in saying that
not more than one-third Of it has yet arrived,
They further report much suffering already up
on the road, broken down "Pike's Peakers"
and Government teamsters, are those most des-
titute. We fear that ere long we shall hear Of
suferings only equaled by the years Of '49 and
go large numbers now receive assistance at the
hands Of our citizens This tax we fear will
prove before winter sets in, q very onerous
one. HgF
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

SECRETARY CAss ExPLAISs WHAT LIE MEANS
Our ancient Secretary Of State has published
another card on the rights OF Adopted Citizens.
It's longer than the first, though it might be
shorter, for the whole amount Of it is that we
are to be protected where there's no danger,
and whined for where there is. There is good
time coming, aud if the NatuTalized Citizens
don't avail themselves Of it to give the repre-
sentatives Of such Democracy, suoh fall as
ers. and thus revive the fine old doctrines Of
Jackson-which have become a dead letter in
the hands Of our modern democratic chiefians,
or, more correctly TO speak, our democratic
bucksters-they deserve the Consequences
Irish Nevs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

TnE SWING AS A CURE FOR CoNsUMrTIoY.-Dr
Lawson Long, in a letter to the Springfield
(Mass.) Republican, commends tho gymnastic
exercise of the swing as cure for pulmonary
disease. He says;
mean the suspending OF the body by the
hands, by means Of strong rope or chain fas-
tened to q beam at one end and at the other u
stick three feet long, convenient to grasp with
the hands. The rope should be fastened to the
centre Of the stick which should hang six OF
eight inches above the head. Let a person
grasp this stick with the hands two or three
feet apart, aud swing very moderately at first
perhaps only bear the weight, if very weak
and gradually Increase as the muscles gain
strength from the exercise, until il may be used
from three 10 five minutes daily. The connec-
tion of the arms with the body (with the excep-
ton OF the clavice with the sternum or breast
bone) being a muscular attachment to the ribs,
the effect Of this exercise is to elevate the ribs
aud enlarge the chest aud, as nature allows
no vacuum, the lungs expand to I'll the cavity,
increasing the volume Of air-the natural puri-
fer of the blOod-and preventing congestion or
the tuberculOus matter / have prescribed the
above for all cases of hemorrhage of the lungs
and threatened consumption for thirty five
years. and have been able to increase the meas.
ure of the chest from two to four inches within
a few months. aud always WITH good results.
But especially as preventative l would rec.
ommend this exercise. Let those who love life
cultivate well formed chest. The student,
the merchant, the sedentary. the young of both
sexes aye, all should have a swing upon which
to stretch themselves daily; and | am morally
certain that If this were to be practiced by the
rising generation, in dress allowing free
and full development of the body, Thousands,
yes tens of thousands, would be saved from the
rayages of that opproJium nlsdicorunl, consump-
t0n.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY MORNING AUG. 81, 1869.
PIxLEY ON RRODERICK.

The Sacramento Standard publishes what pur-
ports to be extracts from speech Of Frank NJ.
Pixley. Nothing is said as to when or where
the speech was delivered, bat the extracts were
doubtless furnished by Pixley himself for pub
LEGATION. They are sort of condensed rehash
of the villainous abuse which the Buchanan
press of this State have been in the habit OF
beaping upon Senator Broderick for the past
two years. According to Pixley, Mr.. Broder-
ick has been the intimate friend and boon CON-
panion Of all the rascals and rowdles that have
disgraced San Francisco, and is responsible for
all the political rascalities that have been per
petrated in the Stvte. Pixley's object in thus
slanderiUg of the best aud pureet men that
ever held public position in the country, is
transparent. He is the leader of the Republi.
can party OF this State be knows that large
portion of the voters who have heretofore been
acting with him, intend this year to vote the
anti-Lecompton ticket, and in order TO prevent
the remainder from deserting the organization
of which he is the head, he deliberately writes
out for publication what he well knows to be a
tissue of falsehOods from beginning to end. To
prove him falsi6er, it is only necessary to
publish speech delivered by him in the Assem-.
bly, last winter. When the resolutions asking
Senator Broderick to resign were before the
Assembly, Pixley voted for them in order to
move for a reconsideration. In changing his
vote to the negative he was given four minutes
to explain his reasons, and in order to show
Pixley up in his true character Of villainou'
falsiRer, we give below extracts from his late
speech and his speech last winter:
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

NEVADA TERRITORY.-An Election will be
held in Nevada Territory, on the 7th of Septem-
ber. for Governor and other State officers, un'
der the Constitution adopted by the Convention
recently held at Genoa. The following candi-
dates are in the field: For Governor, Isaac
Roop, Of Honey Lake Secretary Of State, A.
L. Dorsey, Carson Valley; Auditor, J. A. Tai
bot Walkers River; Treasurer, b. L. King,
Eagle Valley.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

A coURT-MARTrAL Of seven officers convened
on the 9Th inst, at Fort Steilaeoom, (WT.) for
the trial of DIR. Wirtz, U. S. A., to decide wheth-
er the families of officers are entitled to medi-
cal attendance. The decision will be published
in due time.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

Pail HERBERT.-The New Mexico correspon-
dent Of the San Francisco Herald says that
Phil Herbert was, at the late session of the Suy
prems Court, on motion of Attorney General
Smith, admitted to practice in the several
Courts OF that Territory.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

s.P. sroRMs, late agent at Nome Cult Farm
informs the Tehama Gazette that coal has been
recently discovered in RouDd Valley, Asndo-
cino county, Of great richness, and an insx-
baustibIe quantity. Some of it had been tested
in blaeksmithipg and found to answer the came
nurpose as the bituminous coal now used
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31
PIxEEY NOW.

| cannot excuse Mr.. Brod'
erick from the respUnnSibil'
ity OF our election frauds
our packed conven ions-tht
notorious bribery for nomi
nations-the unblushing
thieving Of ofiice-the stuff
ing Of ballot bOxes-the with
holding of returns-the hus-
tling and bullying Of good
citizens from the polls-the
capture Of the Ninth Pre-
cinct by Yankee sullivan
and Terrence Kelley--the
tardy and false returns OF
the Eighth Ward-the blood
shed of the SiXth-the load
ed cannon of the Yirst-the
election Of Woods, Gorham,
Scannell, and the deputy
ships Coony, Mnlligan, Dow
digan, Barmore. and Bill
Lewis-the appointments of
MCGOWAN, Ryckman, Belch-
er Kay, et id omne gcnus, dci
infnii,tm-unless | admit
that he POSSESSED none Of
that influence in our munic.
ipal affairs which he has al.
ways arrogated to himself
which has always been claim
ed by his friends, conceded
by his enemies, and which
earned Tor him the title Of
the Warwick Of Demoers
cy."
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

Last winter Pixley had no object to attain
by slandering Broderick, consequently he told
the truth Now, however, in order to save
from dissolution the remnants Of the organiza-
ton, which is fast going to decay under his
leadership, be now reiterates the same slanders
which be pronounced to be falsehoods ftw
months ago.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

In LUCK.-Mrs r. n. Parker, wife Of young
man, who is merchants clerk 10 Gslsna, ILL.,.
has fallen heir to an English fortune Of about
$50, 900, by the death of distant relative.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

WHEAT CRoP.--It is estimated that the wheat
crop for 1859 will yield 20l 100000 Of bushels,
being an increase over the crop Of last year OF
AZ, 900, 900 bushels. This ia the largest wheat
crop ever raised in the United States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31
PIXLEY Last WINTER.

: ! sas that David c. Brod.
}erick is an honorable man
! say that he is a moral man.
}He drinks no wine he is not
}addicted to women, and his
Friends are among the most
respectable Of our citizens.
: | say that politically, he
represented the city of
}San Francisco, IN the ear
Wy days Of our legislation, in
}the State Senate, when rot.
}ten bills were the order of
}the times, and that every
vote of his upon the record,
yon any dishonest measure
5on the state Hospital or
Water Lot Bills and the like
stands fair and full for an
jhonest result. Isay that he
has been a good citizen
Jamongst us, and a faithful
Representative. ] would not
jlike 10 vote for recalling him
from Washington to-day, be-
( cause | believe that II the
people Of san Francisco, If
}called upon TO 20 to the polls
yto morrow, and vote on the
}qbestion Of his return, II
{0ut Oi 20 would vote in his
flavor as a United States Sen
}ator. ] say that all these
Sstories about his being a
}bnlly and a shoulder striker
yare unfounded in fact, that
(they are ISLANDERS and lies /,
}and these gentlemen who
}come up from the valleys
3and down from the noun
Stains and hearing, believe
}tbese things, are laboring
iundcr a great errOr--a great
}mistake. ! repeat that ] be-
}lieve and know that In San
(Francisco, where Mr. Broder-
}ick lived, he is esteemed to
! |be an honest, honorable,
Ipure hearted man /; faith
|ful representative Of Califor-
(nia In all her interests.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

LIEUT.. GES. PROCTOR, who commanded the
Eigbty-seeond Regiment at the battle of Fort
Erie, aud subsequent operations on the Cana
dian frontier, died in Wales, recently
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

BTrrEE SATIRE.-A caricature. it is said, is
circulated in Vienna, representing the Austrian
rank and file adorned with the hea6s of lions,
their officers with those Of asses, and the gen
erals with no heads at ALL
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-31

GEoEGIA.-Five out Of six Of the Democratic
nominations for Congress, in Georgia, baVe
been carried by old line Wings.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-12-12

ganixation of the House, and had disapproved Of
al this robbiDg debate. He held in perfect abhor-
rence tho appeals made to him to come TO support
those who sustain the infamous policy Of this Ad-~
ministration.
with reference to the admission Of Kansas he
would vote tor no man for Speaker who voted for
Lecompton policy, the ministration, or who ever
approved its corrupt action Its prescription well
In Illinois NJ elsewhere.
Mr.. Hsskins-In reply to q question whether he
would vote forA Republican candidate, said he
would vote for any gen leman on this side of the
mouse who comes nearer my platform than the gen
tlemsn on the other side no voted for the Leccmp-
ton contribution. say further, viii do all In my
power 70 prevent an organisation Of this House by
the election OF the Administration candidates.
Mr.. Logan said he same here ~ = Democrat, and
DO expected TO support . Democrat. He had diff
fered from his childhood with the Republicans and
would never afhltate with them.
Mr.. Haskin--H the Republican side afhliats
with me, Ishali be most happy TO receive their
support. ] came here As an independent man, with
no collar my neck. III the Republicans put them
believe in, opposing the infamous extravaRancs
And corruption Of this Administration, / would
sooner cooperate with them than with those who
80 with the gentlemen of the south In supporting
fraudulent constitution for the purpose Of bring
Ing slave State into the Union.
Mr.. Winslow moved the House proceed to the
election Of Speaker. Agreed.
Result-W hole number Of votes al Necessa-
ry to . choice, lie. Sh erman Ito; Bocock So /;
ailmer ~ Scattering Is.
Mr.. Hickman offered solution for the 4 dop-
ton Of the pleurahty rule, which was decided to
be out OF order.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-12-12
To Tne Republicans of Iowa.

A spscial Conven ton of the Republicans Of Iowa
La hereby called to meet by their delegates, at the
esty or Des Mctnes, on wednesday,
the 18TH 81 January. 1860, al p. ma,
for the purpose of appointing delegates to repre-
sent the State of Iowa in the Republican National
Convention to be held in 1859 for the nomination of
candida ties for President and President of the
United States The ratio of representation will be
one Delegate for each organized county and one
additional delegate for each 200 votes FOR fraction
thereof greater than one-half1 cast for Samuel j
Kirkwood for Governor of this State last State cleo
tion.
The chairmen of the several County Committees
are requested TO Issue their calls for County Consen-
tions for the nomination of Delegates at an early
day. JOHN A. KASsoN. Chm'n.
Ii. NJ. HoxrK, Sec'y.
Il. L. b. CLARKE, Mt. Pleasant,
c. &. STONE, Council Bluffs,
WM. L0UGHRIDGE, Oskaloosa,
THos. DRUMMOND, vinton,
A. B. F. HII.DRETH, st. Charles City,
j. M. FEWC0MB. Bloomfield,
VIM. BIGELoW, Sioux City,
JAS. TH0RINGToN, Davenport,
ID. A. WILTsE, Dubuque,
L. l.. pEAsE, Fort Dodge,
Republican State Cen. Committee.