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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20

~ Edward Everett recently wrote to
Rev. DR.. Fuller, of Baltimore. asking as to the
effect Of the anti-slavery agitation at the north
upon the condition Of the slaves. DR.. Fuller
replies, saving that before the agitation had
produced its effects, he violated with impu-
nifty the laws prohibiting the teaching Of
slaves to read or to assemble without the pre-
sence of certain number of white persons.
Now he is obliged to conform to the laws.
He mentions other respects in which the
slaves suffer in consequence of abolition ef-
forts-precisely in the same way as the Is
raclites enslaved in Egypt suffered by the
abolition preaching Of Moses and Aaron. 8.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20

Mr., SEWARD IN THE SRNATE-The WASH
ington correspondent Of the N. Y. Times
writes sWhen Ir. Seward entered he was
Immediately surrounded by the Republican
Senators end was warmly congratulated on
his safe return. After the shaking of hands
had heen gone through with, he entered into
q long and earnest conversation with Mr..
Orittenden. Mr.: Pugh was tho only Demo-
crat who approached. Socn after Senator
Douglas appeared, and similar scene pre-
ssnted itself on the Democratic side of the
chamber. q Senators Hunter, Brown and
Green were the first to meet the Little
Giant and shake hands,"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Satnrdau January Ia


To-day at 10 o'clock, both Houses Of the
General Assembly met in joint convention
and re elected Hon. James Harlan, U. S.
Senator for the term of six years from March
4th, 1861. The vote stood SO for Harlan and
50 for Augustus Caser Dodge, the Demo-
Gratis having in caucus resolved to give the
illustrious Dodge the empty honor Of their
votes. l understood that they balloted six
times in caucus before the important matter
was decided. Judge Wilson, Of Dubuque, was
Dodge's most formidable competitor.
Both Houses adjourned at noon to-day,
without transacting any other business Of
general interest. A number of important
bills were introduced and referred to the
appropriate committees. }. NJ.
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From Special Correspondent

Desmoines, January, III, lo6O.)
DEAR JoURNAL:-This now being the
great centre of gravity for all bodies -politi-
cal, agricultural, historical, &c.-I presume
a word from a silent 'looker on in Venice"
will not be amiss to your many respected
hearers.
Upon the arrival of the Editor, Messrs.
Price and Shipman, Washburn and myself,
we found the city full to overaowing We
we're successful in obtaining 'bed and board"
To strangers eye, busy scene was pre-
sented. On Saturday last there were twenty
nine Senators in town, and about fifty Repre>
sentatives. There must have been at least
one hundred ana fifty persons from other
parts of the State, seeking the patriots reward.
The prominent features of Saturday and Sun.
day were importunate candidates, with
smiles so enticing and grasp so firm as to
make Representative feel as though he had
really met with a long absented friend. And
when the struggle was over-members i'm
portuned, claims presented, sacrifices wept
over, labors magni6ed, and hesieged and be-
sieger had parted, the only impression visible
on the former, was stretched and displaced
coat lapel, and very greasy button-hole.
And here allow me to say that, be it far from
me to place your respected editor in any such
phalanx. His extreme medesty, so well
known, keeps him from the noisy and vulgar
rabble. l have seen him but twice about the
State House so do not include him IN the
numerous company of ''inexorables." -.
Monday, the 9th, came, and with it nu-
merous throng. First, foremost, over and
above all Others, is the Judicial Giant OF
Iowa. Six feet six in his we'll polished boots,
he moves his ponderous body like q thing Of
life, his full, round face and sparkling eyes
emitting SO many sparks of friendships fire,
and by his very smiles creating so much
nirth and good will. Of the big great men,
Judge Baldwin bears the palm. q ssgap'
Here comes our veritable "Plow Handle,
enjoying the perpetual fumes Of cubana de
dressed in his inaugural suit a ID Genin, anc
yet unable to hide the farmers complex
ion, plainness and good sense. % He, too
mingles freely, renewing old and forming new
| acquaintances. Tomorrow "wednesday he
/ takes the oath, delivers his inaugural, and
becomes the Governor of Iowa-in spite o
Dodge, Babbitt and the out posts. Here by
my side stands the retiring Governor and in
coming Chief Justice e-age, fast coming on
thins his locks and commences his burrows
but age cannot destroy his e1cellencses. ls.7
| And here is the small great man, our Owl
| prophetic Elijah h-phophetic, for whatever b
4 prophesies in politics will do to bet on. /
4 is astonishing with what accuracy this mar
retsins remembrance Of names and places
! thas been said Of him that. show him to -da.
"a strangers name, and Tomorrow heowoul
Pbe able to introduce him to your acquaint
ance. But It would be . lengthy task t
pursue these great men Of the Republicast
tpalty in Iowa. j l must, however, be allowe
la concluding remark, thst no man in low
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20

e. CoNeREss.-Senator Douglas appeared in
the Senate, on the 18th, and made brief
speech, declaring that he would not accept
the nomination at Charleston, unless the
platfot I'd dis.ah p.with his views. He promis,
ed to reply at lshss / to t. the attacks which
had been made upon bis .'principle" by
members of the Senate.
In the House there was an exciting time.
Mr.. Sherman enquired Of Mr.. Houston, OF
Alabama, if he intended to reflect personally
upon him in the remarks he had made. Mr.
H. disclaimed any personal reflection. Mr..
Sherman said "all could bear him witness
that he had listened to the character Of the
debate without objection. He had not been
disposed to regard the remarks as personal,
so far as his disclaimer of the doctrine of the
Helper book was concerned. Any man who
had any sense Of feeling knew that his lips,
in a great measure, had been sealed from
the first day of the session, by what
he must regard as an offensive resolu'
ton, thrust on the House at an impro.
per time and in an improper manner,
and insisted on in way without precedent
in parliamentary history. The declaration
was made on the floor, that if the explanation
he had made to the Hon. gentleman from Va,
(Mr. Millson) in the presence of the House.
was not satisfactory te the gents on the other
side. they should insist as point of manhood
and Justice that the offensive resolution be
withdrawn. He had said to his friends, and
now said to others, that he would consent to
have the Helper book read, page by page, and
then he would avow or disavow every senti'
ment therein. He had never concealed his
opinion, and If the offensive resolution, thai
of Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, should be with
drawn, he would be prepared to speak further
on the subject. Until the resolution was
Withdrawn, he appealed to every man to say
whether he could say any more.'a During
the discussion, Mr.. Haskin asked question
of McRae, to which the latter answered
sharply, and the former rejoined,i when
scene of confusion ensued and the Sergeant
alarms was called in. Il During the melee I
pistol fell from the breast pocket Of Mr.
Haskin, which added to the excitement. Th'
House adjourned without taking,a vote fo1
Sneaker 49, e-HU5. gtf sa 30
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20

NoTE.-In Allamakee county, N. Rush received
al votes in Clayton F. W. Babbi,t ia; in Della.
ware, W. l.. Babbitt, SO; and in oweshiek l.. W
Baldwin, 49, These votes were thrown out on
account of mistakes in the of the candidates.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20
DEsMoINEs, Jan. IL.

DESMOlNES, Jan. IL.
The Governor, Lieut.. Governor and Su-
preme Judges elect were duly inaugurated at
4 o'clock this afternoon, Immediately after
the vote at the last October election had been
canvassed by and in the presence of both
branches of the Legislature. The total vote
for Governor was 11O, ,o47, of which Kirkwood
received 56,505 and Dodge 53,542. Kirk
woods majority 1908. The total vote for
Lieut. Governor was los, OLA, q, ,Os3 less than
for Governor Of which Rusch received SIS,
042, and Babbitt 52,s7s. Rusch's majority
2,27O.
Gov. Kirkwoods inaugural address is gen.
orally regarded as the best that has ever en-
anated from Chief Executive of this State.
Both houses are now about ready to pro-
ceed to the business of legislation, and will,
tomorrow, presume, enter upon this i'm
portant duty. j. M.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20
Gov. loves v valedictory Message.

This document presents our readers with
. full and satisfactory statement Of the
affairs of Iowa. Gov. Lowe, in retiring from
his late post and taking seat on the Supreme
Bench, carries with HIM the confidence and
esteem of ALL He has made an efficient Off
Ger, and we are glad that he continues to be
employed in the public service. '"'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20

INDIANA DEMOCRATIC OoNvsNrIoF. This
Convention had stormy session on the
18th, but finally passeca resolution instruct.
ing the Delegates to Charleston to vote ast n
unit tor Stephen A.. Douglas, by vote Of
565 TO- 129, after which d pleasant fistic uti
Was INDUCED IN by Cyrus i, Danham and
Col. May. the latter gentleman being the
''andersdog in the 6ghti' notwishstanding ng
he commenced IL. Ex- Commissioner Hen.
dricks was nominated for Governor. s-.e,' ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20

has obtained so firm hold on the affections
Of the people at large, as Elijah Sells. Uni
formly courteous, polite and accommodating,
he is continually winning ste adfast friends !;
and mistake very much if the people 20 no:
yet call him to more exalted position than
that which he now fills with so much honor
Well, the Legislature, having to- day organ
lied upon the principle of retrenchment and
reform, tomorrow it will be ready for work.
Secretary and Chief Clerk have been docked
81 per day; assistants get but S3, instead of
S.; enrolling and engrossing clerks get
$3.50; Sergeant-at arms 50, and messengers
$l.50 per day. So there is saved to the State
in the Senate, about $14 per day, and in the
aggregate, upon an average session, 1880.
Let this reform be carried into the House and
$4,000 will be saved to the State. ... ED
DR.. Bowen, of Iowa City, took a firm stand
to-day against the appointment OF postmas-
ter for the Legislature. This item cost the
last assembly $3.50. DR.. B. claimed that it
was an unnecessary and useless Office, the
duties of which might well be discharged by
other officials Of the Senate. He had come
pledged to reform in State expenditures. The
times, his constituents and economy demands
ed the abolition of this office. 1t was an
earnest appeal. A majority Of Republicans
voted to retain the Office, and, number of
Democrats voting with them, the office was
retained.
There will be some rich scenes, which I
hope will be duly reported. must close, to
listen to Capt. Wallace's speech upon the
question, "What is the best hog to raise in
Iowa?" with which he is now proceeding, in
an Agricultural meeting this evening.
ZENI.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-20

,WJ. G. Lovejoy, q "Rev.,' we believe.
and brother Of Owen Lovejoy. Republican
&c. from Illinois, publishes long letter on
political topics, which closes as follows ), aa
"save, Oh I! God, We beseech Thee, the land
Thou hast planted, and this Thy people,
which thou hast multiplied. .'';,soJ y; 4 so,g n /.
The prayer for the salvation of the Union,
is all right, and patriotic; bat Mr.. Lovejoy
seems to think the Almighty can only save
it by causing slavery to be tolerated, and by
seconding the Democratic party in their eff
forts to extend and fortify it: which, to our
mind, is rather an impious idea. ,A@ i'ei z =
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10
Negroes North and South.

Now. that the campaign is opening
fairly. We hear again and again that Oft
repeated Misrepresentation. used by the
corrupt and dishonest leaders Of the Re-
publican party Of the North. that every
STAKEHOLDER in The South who owns FIVE
slaves is allowed three votes for them. and
Of course. one for limself There is only
one If two things about man who will
make such statement. he is either gross
" ignorant or willful fai>ifier. In ma
king up the number Of Inhabitants that
entitIe a district to a representative in
Congress, in the South. FIVE negroes are
reckoned only THREE, while five negroes
in the Northern States are reckoned FIVE
This is the plain statement of the truth in
this case. and we hope our friends will
make note Of il, and cram this lie
which we see they are beginning to tell
with the variations, down the scared
throa,s of every corrupt demagogue who
they may hear utter it. 1t men are so ig-
norant that they do not know any better
than to make such statements. il is to be
supposed that no person would be en-
ightened by his silly twaddle, and any
man who will utter this untruth wilfullv
is not worthy the confidence Of hi f.
for. politically, he is one seeking to oh
tain the votes Of honest, confdins men by
miSrepresen,iug--by taking advantage Of
his listeners want Of information on this
point. and will resort to any means. no
matter how corrupi,fo secure a vote for his
party. We seriously doubt the honesty
Of any man who viii make this statement.
and warn our friends TO beware Of them.
Show the Constitution and make them
axe water also ask them why they COM
plain, when every negro in the North
counts in enumeraiing the population. If
they have any sense Of honor left tEey
will drop the subject, but if they persist
in making the statement, You can take it
for granted that falsehood suits their
purpose better than truth, and that they
consider their party bankrupt, as it really
is in, principle. and havins'lound this TO be
the case. we advise Democrats to treat
H. en- accordingly.
tn, part OF the Constitution concerning
=: ano rtionment will be found in arii-
o,o -, .acnrn 81, Of the Constitution of
the United STATES.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

them the trouble of representing them
in The national councils again. Right will
prevail if not immeiia ely ii will ultimately
Contrary TO all former precedent, M.
Douglas after receiving majority Of al!
he votes III the convention was not made
the nominee Of the convention. In 1856
when President Buchanan and SEM To-,
Douglas were both befor the Cincinnati
Convention, as soon as Douglas WAS iu-
formed that Buchanan had received ma
jprily ef all the votes cast, he teirsraphed
his friends TO go for Mr.. Buchenan
which they did and he was nominated
For this magnanimiiy he has received
piIiful retrrn.and a discriminating public
will not fail TO See it.
Al the coming meeting of the Corven-
zion We hope all this fana'icism will be
done way with, and that the will Of the
majority Of the people will be regarded.
and'to bring this about men Of honor and
integrity mus, be chosen to represent their
constituents. and not unreasonable and
fanaiical politicians. who would rather see
the Union severed than have their fapati
cisms fail. or be thrown aside.
The Republicans are now sorely troub-
ed. They were going to make their nom
nation at Chicago to suit the Charleston
nominee. As it now is they do not know
which part Of the party to sacrifice. If
the Charleston Convention had nominated
a southern man they would automatically
have taken Seward. and if Douglas had
been the nominee they would have taken
some mik-and water tool, made OF no
tangible compound and who was little of
enythiug to everybody. We would sug-
g"st the propriety of our Republican
friends not blowing off TO strong until after
The Chicago Convention, as they are evil
IDENTIFY Gin quandary" themselves.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10
Corvora.iO,, Election.

On Monday last WIS he Id our Corpora
ton e'ection The Entire Democra' G
ticket was elected by an ave.'aSe ''"J''S
Of thirty. independent of the wood 'fain'
about which cur opponents are dish oseu u
make such an ado generally. tere
was general turn ont Of all the vote, 8
who were at home. but several Democrats
were absent, beside those on the train. be-
fore spoken Of All IN all there were over
twenty who did not vote. who, had they
been at home, would have made the ma
joriiy over fly. The Republicans held
two conventions aud Of course had what
they counted their best men on the ticket.
When the occasion requires Il. we Will
bea, them fifty votes in the Corporation.
for we have the voters 10 do it. So far,
thincs look rather unfavorable for them to
honor that draf; The editor of the Republi-
can says has been issued on Marshall coun-
,y. fthey will make i. about $50 less
than the editor has given. they viii be
nearer the thing. a, this will give the
Democracy majority of 100. which Is
abou, the actual majority. Thu Republi-
cans may make their calculations to fight
a live opponent in Marshall this fall. This
they already know. and they are exerilng
,h.msslyes accordingly. We predict that
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10
REPUBLICAN CLUB.-Some OF our Den

REPUBLICAN CLUB-Some OF our Dem
,cralic friends attended the Republican
Club on last Tuesday light, and report il
as very rich thing. in they way of a
bore The address Of the evening was
delivered by that brilia, indiv dual Who
represents us in the State legislature Hon
james o. Parks His friends stood his
imposition first rate for three or four hours
bu, finally il became intolerable. and they
began leaving in squads Of from three TO
six, and Continued until the hall was AL
most empty. Finally, at about Il o'clock
T. NJ, the orator and statesman fading
himself delivered Of what had been great
burthen TO him. came To close. Then
s nmethir 6 was said about taking up col
lection. when there was general STAN
pede for the door. amid the darkness that
prevailed. for the Hon. g ntlemen had
spoken the lights out. They adjourned
as they ran down stats.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

POLE RArarNG AND CLrB MEETING. The
club meering here was largely attended on
Thursday evening last. A fine pole was
raised. after which the crowd was enter
tanned bv music from the band and speech
es from. Mr. A MYERS. Mark A. O. Pack :
ard and c. H. Reeve. after which the meet
ing gave three cheers for the Democracy.
end then adjourned TO meat at 7 p NJ this.
Thursday evening Recollect the hour:
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

Too FAsT.--Our Republican friends of
this place had all the prrliminiaries. save
one, made for good time on Monday
night last. The knowing heads had got
ten together and decided that the game
they played in this township at the April
election. was the policy-namely, swap
ping and lying about supporting certain
Democratic candidates if the Democrats
would vote for theiy favoriie cand date or
candidates. Bur, it did not work this
time, and after all their promises they were
beaten nicely. If they bad only made ar
rangemen-s to have gotten a majority of
votes, they would undoubtedly have
made demonstration. but as it was, they
were saved that trouble
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

NIPPED IN THE BUD:-The Republican
joll'fca'ion. which was to have come off
last Monday evening: Cranberry Sena-
tors speech prepared for the occasirn:--
Hcmrichouser's an'icipa'ions Of winning
$50 on their candidate for Marshall -
Nor an Woodward's expectation of pocs
citing an " on The failure Of the Demo
Gratis to elect their whole ticket .-and w.
c. Shirley's hopes of getting Two dollars
for one on the result Ct the election.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

On Monday last, twenty-ninc girls and
boys who We're on Il pic ME and fishing
party excursion, were drowned In Benher's
mill pond, near Camden, S. c., on Satur-
day last The boat sunk in the middle OF
the pond. The water has been drawn oft.
and nineteen bodies have been recover
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

The pay Of Deputy ms shal> TOR tahi''g
{ census i two cents PEI heai vi the
y pula ion. Ten cents per mile for "rdina-
e travel. ten cen for the sttii>ics Of
IA. h farm. fifteen cents for each establish
ment of industry. and two cents for each
eath reported Districts restricted 20 a
. ,pu alton Of 10000.
1.-THE will of another millionaire has been en-
tered at New York for probate. this week. Aa-
ron Legett, The tcsrator, was resident of New
York. hut his wealth consisted LARGELY Of lands in
The District of Columbia, and Fairfax county,
Virginia. including the celebrated Zerhvr Farm
there, which formerly b'onged to George
Washington. BY a codicl. the testator gives to "A
femac slave. named Daphn. Kelly, her liberty.
and 'commends his executors to purchase her
husband. son in-aw, daughter and grand-t hiliren
"a worthy OF being made free II is supposed tht
the aggregate valucof the estate is about 50 co.,
900.
G'A business man Of Syracuse has been ab.
sent for some time-longcr than IT WAS expected-
and his safe WAS broken open on Saturday to oh
tain some papers Of importance To other nersons
I'm the safe letter found addressed 10 his wife
informing her that he would no, return. He was
i'll easy circumstances. and rs far as known no
domestic difficulties existed that would lead to
such an abandonment o!his family
T. Mr. John Brown, a lawyer Of Boston, in good
practice, and well situated pecunarly, committed
suc 'lc on Tuesday by jumping from a train going
at full speed on the Fall River railroad. He was
almost Instantly killed
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

EyA portion ofthe track of p. F. w.
d. c. r. r., about ten miles west of Fort
Wayne, near Arcola. on Sunday night last.
sank down. damaging it SO much that
trains could moi pass over it. l. n. Du
Barry. Esq. with his usual prompiness.
was at the sink at an early hour, and With
the assistance Of a Telegraph instrument.
soon had a sufficient force as was thought
to make it all right in few hours But
in this they were mistaken. After work.
ing all day Monday. and getting it perma-
nently repaired as they supposed, it
'caved' in again. and all their force
could not repair it so that trains could
pass over it before Tuesday. O'clock.
p. m. During the time passenger trains
were detained only a few hours in trans
ferrng. and all the freights passed over
in safety Tuesday. about o'clock. The
road is how in good condition. and trains
pass over it with their usual regularity.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

SELLTNG.-The Rebpulicans Of This town
and township are in the habit Of nomina-
ting men for the purpose Of trading them
off to secure the election Of the favoriies Of
H. clique. john Williams and John Arm
strong. it they have the least perception.
eau bear testimony that this state
,,lent Is true.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

Our CLuB--Wr are confident that ours
is one Of the best organized working Dem
ocra'ic clubs in the State. and suppose
hut faw counties in Indiana are more thor
onghlv organized than Marshall A few
Of the townships have no organization as
yet. 1t is time they we're getting to work
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-05-10

HOME lNrERE~T--J Carbu,t advertises
his business in this paper. AS All
artist he has no equals in this part OF the
country, and no superior anywhere, as the
certificates we published. from the mos
extensive and responsible operators in the
United States, show.