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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
From California and Oregon

ST., JOSEPH, Oct. Is.
The Pony Express, with San Francisco
dates to the 9th, reached here this evening.
Two fires broke out nearly simultaneously
at San Francisco on the 4th. The first con-
sumed wooden building on Drull street,
valued at s., 900. The second swept the
wooden buildings on the corner of Broad
way and Front streets. Loss SIC, 900.
A fire at Healdsburgh, Sonora county, on
the I'd, destroyed property valeud at $40, 900.
Showers of rain fell throughout the State
on the Sd and 4tb, indicating an early
approach of the rainy season.
Oregon advices represent matters precisely
as dispatched by the last Express. There
was growing impression that no Senator
lal election would take place this session.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Ball i'm Honor of the Prince at
Boston.

DUSTIN, OCt 10.
The ball in honor Of the Prince of Wales,
last night, came quite up to anticipations.
He arrived at the Acadamy Of Music, accom-
panied by his full suite, at 1890. The two
bands in attendance played "God save the
Queen" after which the Prince opened the
ball with Mrs. Mayor Lincoln. His next part.
ner was Mrs. Gov. Banks. At IL o'clock,
supper was served in magnificent style. The
dancing was then resumed and kept up with
unhagging energy and spirit until half-past
four. The Prince engaged nearly every
dancer. Among the guests present who
received marked attention was Lady Franklin.
There were 1900 double tickets and 525 sim
gle tickets sold, amounting to about $40, 900.
The number of invited guests present made
up the whole number to 5000. To-day, the
Prince goes to Cambridge, to visit the
University.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
douglas at Springfield, iii.

SPRINGFIELD, III, OCT. 10.
Hickories, Round A5outs and Shell Banks,
in considerable numbers, greeted Mr.. Doug
las on his arrival last evening. Curiosity to
see him drew out large crowd, composed Of
all parties. A procession conducted Mr..
Douglas to his hotel. Bonfires and lire works,
added to the glow of torches, made bril-
liant scene. To-day the gathering was aug
mented by delegations from Chicago, Quincy
aud other points. At IL o clock procession
formed, and, after marching and counter
marching, repaired to the Common, where
they were addressed by Mr.. Douglas. ne
spoke about two hours. An Irregular dis-
connected torchlight procession is now para
ding
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Fiilibustering Plot.

The Times Washington correspondent
telegraphs that the Nicarauguan Minister
notifies the State Department that a plot
exists in the Southern States to invade
Central America, for the purpose of extend
ing slavery under tae auspices of power
full combination, of which Gen. Walker was
simply agent.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
New Work EtGfsas.

New York, Dot. 20.
The City Of Manchester has arrived. Her
advices are anticipated.
The representatives. Of the great Atlantic
and western lines Of railroad have been in
session at the St. Nicholas Hotel during the
past few days. The meeting yesterday
adopted a uniform tariff of freight for the
western roads, which, it is believed, will
prevent competition in business between the
various lines
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Hanging Horse Thieves.

FoRT Smith, Ark, Oct. II.
Two young men, late of this city, known
as Frank Rivers and Bob Montgomery, were
hung near San Antonio, Texas, on the SOth
ult., for horse stealing. Rivers was formerly
proprietor of saloon in this place.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
From, Washington.

WASHINGTON, Oct. I8.
Gen. Lane bias returned from his Ken
lucky estate.
The pistol, valuable relic Of the Wash
ington family, taken by Capt Cook from
Col. Washington during the Harper's Ferry
raid, has been returned to the latter BY
Thadlcus Hyatt, who recently received it
from an unknown source.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Ees,r;a slAss Election.

OMAHA, Oct. Is.
Election returns from the Territory are
oil in but Shorter and Saline counties.
Morton. (dem.) has IS majority for Delegate
to Congress. Ths two counties to hear
from Will probably increase this to $50 Or
more. The Legislature stands: House
Reps. %, Dcns. Il; Council-Reps. G,
Dems. 6, Former reports giving Daily q
maiority ere incorrect
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Another Battle in Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Oct. ~.
Advices from Mexico state the expedition
against Guadalajara had arrived before that
city. Gen. Pesuelia, commanding division
OF the Church forces, had been defeated with
the loss of 400 men. Gen. Ampudia COM
mands the Constitutionals.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
More Fusion.

New YORK, Oct. 10.
The American Second Congressional
Brooklyn District have endorsed the Brock
inridge nominee, Moses Odell. -.y..E
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Fusion i'm Massachusetts.

Boston, Oct. ~.
The three parties opposed to the Repub-
licans have fused in the 4th and 9th districts,
uniting on Messrs. Bigelow and Appleton,
for Congress, against Messrs. Rice and
Burlingame. .-..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
The Dougiasiscs for Fusion i'm
k'emRsyfvania.
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10.
The Douglas State Committee last eve
ming withdrew the straight Electoral ticket,
and pledged themselves to support the Read
ing Electoral ticket, but endorsed Douglas
and johnson, as the nominees of the party,
An attempt to erase the Breckenridge
men from the ticket was unsuccessful.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Obsequies of Ephraim L. Snow.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20.
The obsequies ofEphraim L. Snow last eve.
ming at the Green street Methodist Church
were largely attended by various temperance
societies. Addresses were made by DR..
Chaplin, Mathew Hale Smith and others.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
GtVvrI.SD Oct %.
From Pixies Peak --- Gordon
Hung!

OMAHA, Oct. II.
The Denver mail coach, with six passen-
gers, bringing Denver dates to the 18th inst,
reached here at 9 o'clock to-day. Time
through, 8 days and 1s hours. $4,000 in
gold dust came by Express, and $4,000 in
the hands of passengers.
Gordon, the murderer of Gantz, was hung
at Denver on the 9Th. He made full con-
fession of his crimes.
Mining news unimportant.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Yellow Fever in Mobile.

MOBILE, Oct IL.
There have been Ave deaths from yellow
fever within the past ten days.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Murder Of q Missionary by the I'm.
dianS.
WASHINGTON, Oct,

A dispatch has been received announcing
the murder of Rev. Morris Vanguier mis-
sionary to the Crow Indians, by party Of
Sioux.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
lxy1I[ llHI aIllI. III

English Grammar, Natural Philosophy,
Mental Arithmetic, Chemistry, ao.
Written do Botany,
Reading, Bookkeeping, a,
Penmanship, History, -r ,g.# s.
Latin, Vocal Music, t, .aa
Astronomy. a.st 5aa3a I'd at4a.ia.sa
It will, of course, be understood that as .
general thing, of this long list of studies, the
common branches only have been taught.--
The schools at West Liberty and in Musca.
tine city, and some few others, have been
favored with teachers qualified to instruct in
the higher branches of Education, and con.
siderable number of pupils have pro6ted
thereby. It is to be hoped that we may see
in this fact certain prelude to the estab
lishment Of graded schools in the county, and
of one especially and speedily for the city Of
Muscatine.
All of which is respectfully submitted to
the readers of your paper 'A01t
WooDHoUsE.
Muscatine. Oct. II, 1860. Is OK -..-,-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
Fatal Railroad Accidents.

DETROIT, Oct. 70.
A collision occurred on the Detroit and
Milwaukee Railway. yesterday morning, 2
miles west Of Birmingham, between eight
and an express train, Sines, mail agent,
Nichols, expressman, and Wilkins, fireman,
were killed.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 20.
The mail train On the G. & E. R. R., 60.
ing East, ran into o wagon ct gainesville,
to.day. Killed Mrs. Solomon Stone and
boy named Dixie. Injured: Mrs. Dixie,
MIR. Stone and an infant
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26

Excess of go over $50, 1885 30
am of the opinion that all the money paid
teachers in 1859 was not given in the report
of that year. l have taken pains to get as
full report on this head as possible, and the
figures I give are not far from correct.
The value of school house property in 1859
was $34147 90
In 1860, 36675 90
In 1859 the reported annual apportionment
rom the County Judge, was $685. sc
In 1860, 1916 so
| There has also but not embraced in my re-
port, been semi-annual apportionment with
in few days of 81 cents on each scholar in
the county, making about $500 90. The
readiness on the part of the County Judge
and Treasurer to make this distribution in
advance by six months of the time required
by law should be properly appreciated by the
public, as I know it is by those teachers and
others whose long standing claims against
Districts can by this timely measure, in con.
SlderaDle part, pc llquldated.
Several Districts have, the past year, 70
unfairly taxed themselves to swell their
teachers fund. Five report nothing under
this head. Nine report an aggregate of
$3s63 Sc. r....-
In 1859 we had employed in the county,
teachers to the number of 80
In 1860, r.-r. l16
In 1850 We had Female teachers to the
number of q
In 1860 to the number of Al
The growing inclination to employ lady
teachers, when we'll qualified, meets my ap.
prevail, and l have not been without expert
ence in this matter. And I know of no good
reason why they should not be as we'll paid
for the services they render as male teachers
for services of the same value. Female
teachers received, on an average last year
for the week, 81 90 |
This year, 42l
The average last year for male teachers
per week was Sc SO |
In 1860 & az |
The average cost Of tuition per week for
each pupil in 1859 was % cents
In 1860, 77la@1E e. 20
The following is a list Of the studies which
have been pursued in our public schools the
past year: g
Orthography, Map Drawing, L
Geography, Composition. "a
Mathematical do, Algebra,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26

sW He that can keep his temper, is
better than he that can keep his car
riage.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26

EFor the best stoves, etc., at the loo.
est prices, go tothe "Muscatine Stove Store"
See advertisement
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26

How TO CHOOSE BETWEEN PARTIES.
-"See which side the devil takes,
and then take the opposite This is
o rule we long since received from o
source which gave it great weight with
US So far as we have been able to act
iii accordance with it, it has proved
sound and trustworthy. 1t is rule
which many men, at the present time,
would do we'll to heed. In choosing,
for the first time, with what party you
will act, you ought to try to find the
side of truth and rightecr sness. There
lie a moral right and wrong in our
politics, and no citizen should be ig-
norant of the fact, or ignore it in max
ing his choice Of party. .rh.
The Philosopher of the New York
Tribune thus proposes a stew touch
stones that every man can apply for
himself" sagsaA
/. Cast your eye over thc circle Of
your neighbors and townsmen, and
mentally divide them into two classes
those who live virtuous, exemplary,
useful lives, and those who are neither
desirable nor creditable members of
the community. See what proportion
of the former class side with each party
and what portion of the latter. Ii
a majority of those whom, entirely
apart from politics, you would recog-
nlze as good citizens, are found on one
side and q majority Of the opposite
class on the other, you may judge
therefrom with which party you ought
probably to act. -' .oE-9o ID.
2. Make list of those you know
who are distinguished for philanthropy,
and an earnest, even if mistaken, anxi-
ETY. and effort to make life less burden
some to the unfortunate then make a
counter list Of all those who seek to
live at the expense of their fellow men
: gamblers, rumsellers, panderers to
lewdness and fosterers of vicious appe-
tites generally and see how each class
is divided politically. If a majority OF
the former are found on one side, of
the latter on the other, the presumption
would seem strong that your proper
place is with the former unless you are
assimilated in character and purposes
to the latter.
| 8. Note in the popular discussions Of
the tine, whether oral or printed,
which party most frequently and nat,
urally appeals to conscience, to abstract
Justice, to the sentiment Of humanity
and which is most averse to and impa'
tent of the blending Of religion with
politics-as if any man could cherish
a religion that did not color his poll
tics, or as if such religion would b
worth chsrishing if such there were. il
there be any party that revolts at TIT
blending of religion with politics, it ii
not likely that one whose religion is a
all vital and pesvading will find him
self at home in any party.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26


tine County will b. addressed by Republican
Speakers. at the times and places indicated by the
following appointments:
Cones do fike do Friday, DO e
Oak Grove do Saturday, do 81
Swestland Centre, Saturday, do ~
Browns scboel H., Cedar Tp., Monday, do 20
Fs.rport, Monday, do ~
stone CD. H.. swestl.nd Tp., Tuesday, do 80
Lucas do Lake Tp., Tuesday, do 80
High Prairie Sea. H., rs Tp., Wednesday, DO 81
Browns Ferry II, Goshen tp. Wednesday, do 81
Wallingsford's do Pike Tp. Wednesday, do 81
Neidig School HOUSE,, Thursday, Nov.
Meclsud's do Thursday, do l
Island, Lower do Friday, do 2
Atalssa, Friday, do 2
Prairie Valley School Houle, Saturday, do 8
Mller's do Saturday, 60 8
MUSCATINE, corner Second st. aad Iowa Avenue,
Monday, Nov. 5.
The speaking at each place will be at u o'clock
in the evening.
Let every Republican residing in tho vicinity Of
the above appointments constitute himself com.
mittec of one for tho discharge of the following
duties:
1st 10 give publicity to the DO % appointments.
I'd. To extend special invitation to every Demo-
crat residing in the neighborhood to be present ct
the meeting.
Sd. To zee that every Republican in the neigh
borhood is present at the commencement Of the
spesking.
4th. 10 have the School Bouse or Hall comforta-
bly, warmed aud we'll lighted.
6 Republicans! the speakers, who will not fail to
fulfill ther. appointments, rely upon you for the
performance Of the above important preliminary
duties. GEO. W. VAN HORNE.
Cha Co. Cent? Z Com.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
REPUBLICANS OF THE COUNTY,
ATTENTION!

Tn, citizens OF the variou, townships of Musoa.
tine County will b. addressed by Republican
Speakers, at the times and places indicated by the
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26

to Assault the Prince Of Wales. i
s New York, Oct. II. .
Edward Moncars, the English soldier who
insultingly threatened the Prince Of Wales
in this city, died yesterday at Bellevue Hos
pital, of delirium tremens.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26

Gain, 800
Lake is a new township, formed mainly out
of Bloomington. Some few townships have
lost in scholars, but on the whole it will be
seen the county has made a respectable gain
for "hard times"
In comparing my Report with that Of last
year, l notice some other items which may
interest the public.
In 1859 the number of pupils who attended
the public schools in this county were, as re-
ported, 1898
In 1860, 1920
Gain. 1922
This is a very gratifying fact, and shows
that of our 5544 children between the ages
of five and twenty-one years, only little
short of three quarters of them attend, more
or less, our public schools. In some town
ships nearly all the children between these
ages have attended school Seventy-Six is
the banner township in this particular, as all
of her a6l children, according to the report
of her secretary to me, have, during the past
year, been in attendance on the public
schools of that township. Sweetland, with
5S3 children, sent 496 of them to school,
The city of Muscatine with 1907 children,
has sent to the public schools but al, less
than one half. How many in the city attend
ed private schools, am unable to say with
any degree of certainty, but think two hum
dred would be large estimate.
According to the county report of 1859, the
aggregate number of days the schools in the
county were taught was 1895
In 1860 the number is 94l0
Gain, 4475
In 1859 the reported amount paid all the
teachers in the county was $5767 So
In 1860, 1882 IS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-10-26
From Life Illustrated. j
why and VINO.
BY MRS. M. p. A. CROZfER.

"Edgar Rose, why don't you marry
Ef6e Jewel, and settle down? You've
been an old bachelor long enough. She
would make you splendid wife p
ssNo doubt of that, John but l
don't think she would make me hap
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-02-09

II BtneU0itft Institution 6SidOtlShci Oy SPLCtat LII
G0:-mcnt, for he Relief Of The Sick dal Dis
tIcssei, afflicted lcih Irutcni Gad EPt-
demic Diseases.
TIME HOWARD ASSOCIATION, m view of
4 the awful destruction Of human life caused
by Sexual diseases, and the receptions practced
upon the unfortunate victims Of such disease, by
Ourcks, several years ago directed their Consult
mc Surgeon, as CHARITABLE ACT worthy
Of their name, TO open Dispensary for The treat
ment of this class of diseases, III al their forms,
and TO give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS TO
all who apply by letter, with a description Of
their condition, Gage, occupation, habits OF life,
S.c) and in cases of extreme poverty, 10 FUR
NISH MEDICINES FREE OF CHARGE. Ii is
needless 10 add that the Association commands
the highest Medical skill OF the age, and Will fur
nish the most approved modern treatment:
The Directors Of the Association, in their an
nual Report upon The treatment Of Sexual Dsea-
ses express the highest satisfaction with the sue
cess which has attended the labors Of their Sur
geons in the cure OF SpeImatonhGa, Seminal
Weakness, GonoThGa, elect, Syphilis, the vice Of
Onanism or Self Abuse, Diseases Of the Kidneys
and Bladder, &C., and order continuance OF the
same plan for the ensuing year.
The Directors, on a review Of the past, feel as
sured that their labors in this sphere Of benevo-
lent effort have been of great benefit 10 the alct-
ted. especially 10 The young, and they have re-
solved TO devote themselves, with renewed zeal,
10 this very important and much despIsed cause.
An admirable Report on SpermatorrhGa, or
Seminal Weakness, the vice of Onanism, Mastur-
baton, or Self-Abuse, and other diseases Of the
sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon, will be
sent by mail Tin sealed envelope), FREE OF
CHARGE, on receipt of TWO STAMPS for
postage. Other Reports and Tracts on the nature
and treatment Of sexual diseases, diet, &C., are
constantly being published for gratuitous distri-
button, and will be sent TO the afflicted Some of
the new remedies and methods of treatment dis
covered during the lastyear, are Of great value.
Address, for Report or treatment, DR.. ].
SKILLIN H0UGHTON, Acting Surgeon, How
ard Association, No. 2 South Ninth Street, Phila-
| delphia, Pa. BY order Of the Directors,
EZRA ID. HEARTWELL, Pres.
| GEO. FAIRCHlLD, Sec'y. aug22-1y
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-02-09
Eow to Pick Up a Living.

1t has been.said that the means of
earning leg OF mutton are endless.
There are prosaic means and there
are poetic means. The vast varie-
ties Of means which lie between the
cheapenins of rabbit skins and the
measurement of the stars almost ap-
pal the imagination. The proSy
man goes through regular appren-
ticeship; the inventive man creates
a means Of his own. We call to
mind strange figure we met once
at some Kentish village inn. The
man was a human lathe, pliable and
strong; with a pliable easy will also.
1t was the passion Of his life to live
without master, and be continually
moving. He had invented a means
of earning his cut at shoulder of
mutton precisely adapted to his
whim and passion. He became a
perfect master Of the art Of sharpen
ing saws, and travelled from village
to village, from township to town
ship with the certainty Of employ
ment in any butchers shop. The
butchers looked forward to his COM
ing, because, for two shillings, he
would make their saws as keen as
razors. There are the wreckers,
the carrionkites who frequent the
Channel coasts, and draw their legs
Of mutton of drowned mems fingers,
and out Of sea-logged ships. Con-
slider the originality and faith Of the
man who first based his claim 10 a
leg Of mutton upon the sale Of those
wooden frogs, dear to our childhood,
which jump BY the simple aid Of
cobler's wax! A right clever old
lady was that who, left widow with
three children, and without penny,
made her living out of a tumbler
winch she lent to thirsty WaytarerS
who frequented the icy pool near her
gate. Fame and plentiful legs Of
mutton have been cooked by per-
seFering artist before now out of the
melodious jewsharp. Rcdy and soul
have been kept together in more
than one man by the vigorous col
lection of cigar ends. The first
Thames mudlark was an ingenious
young rascal in his way. Thou
sands of substantial legs of mutton
lie in London cutters. Careful fing-
ers pick up the orange peel that lies
abb Primrose Hill ON the Monday
mornings, and, by the help of apple
sauce, this same peel makes much
Of that delectable.. Dundee MARINA
lade recommended by the faculty.
A sombre genius was that which
said to its angry stomach, clay
out the dead and eat"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-02-09
"Aissing on the Sly.o

His manly whisker swept her cheek
She uttered no reply
How could she part her lips 10 speak,
While kissing on the slye
There's suck sum Of smacking bliss
That Crpsus could not buy
The honeyed worth Of one sweet kiss
That's taken on the sly
oh, this kissing on the sly
This kissing on the sly
This wooing, winning style of SHINING
Kissing on the sly.
The maiden meek ore kiss received
DemureIy wiBked her eye,
And with the air of one bereared,
She heared heavy sigh;
Again that maynard whisKer pressed
Her cheek, she breathed-0h my!
How grateful 10 the burthened breast
This kissing on the sly,
Oh, this kissing on the sly
This kissing on the Sly
Downright delicious, cen malicious,
Kissing on the sly.
Though rigid rule declare the deed
70 be crime so high.
No lover dare deny the deed
OF kissing on The sly;
Though Pas and Mus berste and pirate.
Til DulcIneas cry,
The custom don't bit abate
Or kissing on the sly,
Oh, this kissing on the sly
THIS kissing on the sly
Intensely thrilling-trouble killing,
Kissing on the sly;
While living thus single life,
What happier lark than T.,
What opportunity without strife
A glorious chance descry
To seize the dainty treasure which
No royalties outvie;
Than me, no nabob half SO rich,
Thuskissing on tie sly,
Oh, this kissing on the sly
Ave, kissing on the sly
This tribly tempting, care eXempting,
Kissing on The sly.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-02-09
FkSGE.
HOWARD SSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA.

n Beneroler IastitRiiOa established By special In
document, for Lhe Relief Of The Sick a"4 Dis
tlcssei, afflicted lcih yirUicRt Gad EPi-
1lltnic DiSfr3cs