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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
The John Brownie Excitement
at Boston,

Boston, Dec 4.
The summary dissolution of the John
Brown meeting at fremont Temple to-day
is viewed with general satisfaction. The
Aholitionists were largely out-voted through
out by an assenblage embracing many lead
ing business men. After the chairman had
pronounced the meeting dissolved, Fred
Douglas, Sanborn, ond q few others mani
Tested some resistance to the police, and
were elected from the platform and the hall.
During the uproar, Rev. j. Stella Martin an
nc"acsd that meeting would be held in
his church, in the evening. In response to
this announcement, the Baptist Church
(colored) in Jay street was filled up at an
early hour. The edifce was small and q
large portion of the audience was black
Here Wendall Phillips, John Brown, Jr.,
Fred Douglas and other leading John Brown
synpathzers ventilated their opinions
freely with little interruption. A woman,
named Chapman, appeared to preside
Several policemen were stationed on the
church outside. There was an immense
crowd and a strong force of police. The
disturbance was confined to noisy demon
STATIONS through the crowd Some were
very anxious to get hold of Redpatn. The
meeting broke up about 10 o'clock The au-
dance dispersed quietly. Some of the lead
ing spirits we're hooted at as they passed
through the outside crowd, but no violence
was committed. Frank A. Sanborn was act
ing President Of the meeting.
| In antici patton Of riot the I'd battalion
of Infantry was held in readiness at their
armory by order of the Mayor. The police
force, however, was amply sufficient, and
the day and evening passed with good-na-
tured excitement.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Senator Douglas at Washington
WASHINGTON, Dec.


The Douglas and johnson Association and
other citizens, numbering some 1000, waited
on Judge Douglas, this evening, accompanied
by the Marine Band, who gave him a serenade
Judge d. was welcomed back to Washington
in a few felicitous remarks by Mr.. John G..
EnJs, President OF the Association, after
which Judge Douglas was introduced, and
received with tremendous applause Referring
to A. Ii. Stephens late speech, Judge Douglas
said he endorsed every sentiment it contained,
and it inspired him with the hope that there
was party yet strong enough to save the
country. He accepted the Georgia platform
in all its features. The Personal Liberty Bill S
should never have been on the statute books
of any State. He believed Congress had the
power to remove all distractions to the Flu
gitive Slave Law, whether resulting from State
or any other legislation. He again exhorted
his friends not to indulge in recrimination,
but to let by cones be by-gones, and to unite
for the preservation of the Union. He con-
Guided by saying that, on Monday, he should
resume his seat in the Senate with no preju,
dices or illfeeiing towards any one except the
foes Of the country.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Items Via New York.

New YORK, Dec. 4.
Collector Schell arrived, last evening, with
the Message.
The Herald Washington correspondence
says the conclusion is nearly unanimous
amon4 Republicans that no compromise will
be offered from their side.
Also, that Amos Kendall may be offered
seat in the Cabinet
The idea of National Convention being
called by Congress is not received favorably
by other parties.
The Times Washington correspondence says:
Reliable information from Texas has been
received. TIE people were en- the eve of
revolution against the State Government
Gov. Houston refused to convene the Legis-
lature for the purpose of calling Convention.
Senator Clingman will soon offer PROPOSE
ton for the peaceable separation of the States,
and a fair division Of the assets and liabilities.
1t is rumored that Secretary Thompson
resigns, Thursday, and will be succeeded by
Gov. Pratt, of Maryland.
The President has dispatched Mr.. Prescott,
Assistant Secretary Of State, to South Caro-
lima, with copies of the Message to Gov. Gist,
being unwilling to trust to possible mistakes
from telegraph operation.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07

BTT The Burch divorce case drags on its
slow length at Napesyille, filling the daily
Chicago papers full of volumnious and pain
fully tedious testimony of the witnesses. It
is thought the case will Re concluded this
week. The correspondent of the Eveaiinq
Journal makes the following just obserya-
tions in one of his letters
1t is sad, sad picture of wretcbedness
whatever issue it may have. This THROWING
open home to public scrutiny, where ali
was supposed to be happiness and comfort
ind revealing psrtial glimpses of other
homes on which there are shadows, is no pleas.
ing thought. 1t reveals some men in a trua
light to the community. On the other hand.
i shows conclusively that palatial mansions
rish dresses, liveried servants, costly viands'
splendid cohservstar;es and bank bills are
aot indiees Of happiness.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07

PERSONAL LIBERTY LAWS. Provi
dence Journal calls attention to the fact tina;
the Personal Liberty Law in that State now
in force, was passed in 1848, seven years
before the Republican Party was organ zed!
1t says: at passed the Senate withou:
call In the House the ayes and noes
were ordered. There were fifteen Demo
Gratis. How did they record their votes
against this outrage of Northern fanat
cism p With what solid strength did they
vindicate the rights of the South and repu-
diate this 'incendiary legislation. Thirteen
Of them voted for the bill, and only two
against it, Had these thirteen voted
against it the bill would have been lost
The vote stood-ayes, 26 Wings, 10 Demo
coats nays IA Wings, 2 Democrats More
tho" ons-third Of the Wings uoted againstft,
and less tn a seoenth of the Democratic
The Boston Journal also says the first
law OF this kind in Massachusetts was passed
under the administration of Marcus Morton,
Democrat, and the second one by Know
Nothing Legislature, the ruling spirits of
which are now Bell-everett men How do
Democrats like the record.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Reported for the Journal
Organization Of Congress.
WASHINGTON, De-. 3

WASHINGTON, De-. g.
HoUsE.--Excessive good humor prevailed
previous to the Speakers taking the Chair
at noon and calling the House to order. a
prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Stockton,
appropriate to the po.iuical condition Of the
country, in which he said that the good and
wise men from both sections of the country
were at fault lie implored the Divine bless
ing to quiet all distraction and sectional
discords, that general brotherly feeling
might be restored and the Union preserved
The roll of members was called. About
200 members respsnded to the call. Mr..
McKenla, of Pennsylvania, appeared in the
place of MIR Schwatz, deceased. Mr.. Bar
rett, of Mo, and John Young Brown, of Ky,
severally appeared and were qualified.
A message was received from the Senate
announcing the appointment of Messrs.
Bigler, Mason and Collamer as committee
On the part of the Senate to wait on the
President, and inform him that quorum of
both Houses was in attendance and ready 10
receive any communication he may be
pleased to make.
Mr.. Morehead offered similar resolution
which was adopted, and he and Messrs. b.
cock and Adams, Of KY, were appointed the
committee on the part of the House.
MIR. Grow called up motion, made last
session, to reconsider the vote by which the
Homestead bill was reported from the com
mittee on agriculture and referred to the
committee of the whole on the state of the
Union. He moved the previous question:
Mr. Phelps said the gentleman from Penn
sylvania could call up the question any other
day it Should not now be insisted on, as
several members were absent
Mr. Grow explained that the reason for
| calling up the motion now was that they
might have business before the House, for
the gentleman knew. there were special or,
ders for the first three or four weeks this
session.
Mr. Grow yielded to the suggestion to post.
pone the motion for the present, that mem
bers might proceed to draw for seats.
| On motion of Mr.. Florence, the daily hour
of meeting was fixed at noou, until other
wise ordered,
On motion Of Mr.. Grow, message was
sent to the Senate, informing them that 9
quorum of the House was present and ready
to proceed to business.
The House, pursuant to the resolution pre-
viously adopted, proceeded to draw for seats
All the members retired without the bar
and as the name of each member was called
by the clerk, he came in and made his choic e
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
From the South,
New ORLEANS, Dec, 9.

I'VE" ohLEANS, DeC 2.
A number of the citizens of Texas have
petitioned Gov. Houston to convene TIE Leg
islature. The Governor responded that, view
ing the proposed measure as uawise, he
could not call the Legislature, but if a ma
iority of the citizens of the State petitioned
for it he would not stand in their way. The
secession feeling strongly predominates
CHARLESTON, Dec. /.
A tremendous gathering was held in front
of the Charleston Hotel tonight. Col. Bibo
made an encouraging speech, and stated that
tennessee would secede in thirty days after
South Carolina. Speeches were also made
by Whale, Smith, Pringle and others.
CHARLESTON, Dec g
Gov. Gist has received t. letter from Mai.
Lee, commanding the Baltimore National
Volunteers, q light horse regiment, 800
strong, saying that the regiment has unani-
mously resolved to support with their lives
any State or States in seeding from this
accursed league, rendering their services in
the event of coercion.
AUGUSTA, Deo 3.
All the banks of this city suspended spe-
Gle payment this morning. The max mum
Idtt SAgHt urdlt AtSW IOTk IS ger
cent. premium
MILLEDGEvILIE, Dec. |.
The bank bill authorizes the suspension OF
sp Gle payment OF debts to Dec, 1861
AUGUSTA, Dec l.
1t is understood in bank circles that all
the banks are to suspend on Mon,iay.
MILLEDsEvILLE, Dec. 3.
In the House, to-day, preamble and res
olutons proposing Conference of the
southern States at Atlanta, on the 20th OF
February, to counsel and advise as to the
mode and manner of resistance to the North,
In the existing ext ency, were made tn
special order of Tomorrow. The pre- ,mble
and resolutions take strong ground in favor
o. having all sectional questions finally set
tied, and ohjectlng to separate action.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 3,
The conviction that coercion will be at
tempted creates speculation concerning the
strength ofthe Government defence posts =
Moultrie and P;nckney are Considered weak,
but Sumtera place of great strength.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Latest from California and Oregon.
Fort KEARNEY, Dec. 2.

FORT hEARNEY, Dec. =.
The Pony Express, with San Francisco
dates to the Dist ult, passed here at 4 o'clock
this morning.
The election returns were not quite com
pete The total vote returned is: Lincoln
36,646, Douglas 37,349, Breckenridge 33,357,
Bell S,46l The vote of the State cannot
exceed l16,500. Lincoln generally conceded
t have 100 to 1000 plurality.
Returns from all the counties in Oregon
give Lincoln 3l6 majority over Breckenridge
Great anxiety es lists in California for further
Eastern intelligence. the latest dates from St.
Lonis being to the 18th.
The late storm caused much damage in the
interior of the State. Houses were unroofed,
fences blown down, and one of the big trees
in Calaveras county, measuring So feet in
diameter, was prostrtted
The yield of the Fremont gold mines fer
the past twJ weeks was $4,000
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Later from California and Oregon
BOTH GONE FOR LINCOLN.
More Of the Indian Massacre and its dis
tTesStng scenes.

More Of the Indian Massacre and its dis
tressing scenes.
Fort KEARNEY, Nov. 2S.- The POW Ex-
press which left San Francisco on the ey en-
ing Of the 18th, passed here about this A.
NJ. Reports three feet of snow on the South
Pass and Rocky Ridge By this arrival, we
are in receipt Of the following advices
San Francisco, Nov. II, $40 p. M--The
Presidential election returns IRE nearly
complete. Lincoln is still from 600 to 800
ahead of Douglas, All parties concede the
State TO Lincoln.
OREGoN.-The Democratic Herald Extra,
published at Eugene City, Oregon, 18th,
gives the following summary for Is counties
Lincoln 5,062, Breckenridge 1856, Douglas
1850, Bell las. The returns are not com
plete in several counties. Breckinridge's
majority in Josephine county will reach Is
or 20. Lincoln has about 60 majority in
Umpqua county, which is not enumerated in
he above figures. Coos, Curry, and Tilla-
nook counties are yet to be heard from and
will increase Lincoln's majority.
The Portland (Orego0) Advertiser, of the
7th inst, contains the following letter from
q. G. Harcum, who was one of the company
under command of Capt. Densent to Walla
Walla, to aid the emigrants!
BURNT RIVER, Oct 2S-We are homeward
bound after successful tramp. Have been
as far as Owyhee, and rescued twelve emf
grants alive buried eight Can now &C.
CONT for all that were in the train. Mr.
Myers, brother of the rescued Myers, started
to meet his brother and family this morning
A supply train and ambulance were immedi-
L
clothing, fresh vegetables, beef and other
nccessares, which will meet them near
Grande Ronde, about the Sd or 4th inst
The details are of a most heart-rending char
acter. They were in state of perfect nu-
ity, having been stripped by the Indians
and left to perish. For ten days previous to
their discovery they had subsisted upon hu-
man fesh-the bodies of those who had
persisted Mrs Chase had fed upon the de d
body of her husband.
| A private letter says that on the evening
Of the 9th of October, an officer with de
tachment in advance of the main party, found
near a small stream, the women aud child
rem naked, in a state of starvation. and great
| lv emanciated, so much so that their bones
almost protruded through their skin. The
women and children, on seeing their res
cuers, fell upon their knees, and by the
most piteous wailings, implored food. The
stout heart of the soldier was softened to tht
most touching emotions of pity, which was
Immediately followed by dire revenge toware
the red skins. On receiving the intelligence
at the Fort, the sensation felt was such a.
humanity alone can experience The con
duct of Major. Stein the officer in command
was prompt, and every comfort of the For
which could be transported, was quickl,
dispatched to the scene Of suffering. Tn,
wives of the officers purchased every des
cription of clothing requisite forssthe womer
and children of the train. Aphysician will
medicine, &c, accompanied the supply train
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07

DIxrE's LAND.--The most popular tune,
since the publication of the "Old Folks at
Home, in the United States, is the plant
alton negro melody of "Dixie's Land
Throughout the Eastern States it is creating
perfect .Jurors.
1t is played and sung everywhere by brass
bands, string bands, orchestras and serena
ders, is whistled by ragged urchins in the
streets and by caliopes on steamboats,, and
forms one of the chief attractions in the mu-
steal soirees of the parlore.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
EGWA NEWS,

"A Mrs Brown was frozen to death, out
of doors, at Lyons, on Saturday morning
last
Father Lockhart, aged los years walked
to the polls in Oskaloosa, on election day, and
deposited a vote for Lincoln.
Towns IN JACKSON Co.-The population
of the towns of Jackson county isas follows:
Bellevue, 1920, Maquoketa, 1857; Sabula,
400; Andrew, 234. Bellevue, according to
this account, is ahead.
A LARGE EousF The Estes House, Ke-
okuk, owned by J. K. Hornish, Esq, is fin
ished for occupation. 1t is $50 by l49 feet.
and five stories high. Over 3, 100000 bricks
were used in its construction. Cost up to
the present time $1S6,000. There are over
500 rooms in the building. All the rooms
are lighted with gas, too miles and quarter
of gas pipe being extended through the
building.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Prize Fight.

BosToN, Dec. 5.
A prize fight for 1000 took place yester-
day, near North Berwick, Maine, between
Mike Fritz. of Providence, and VIM O'Neal,
Of Worcester. Sixty-three rounds were
fought, in 4 hours 20 minutes, when Frits
gas declared victor, owing to foul blow.
Nearly loo persons were present from Bos-
ION. by special train. Neither party had
aver fought in the ring before.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Mail RObberies by a
Epnu

On Monday last VIM. Fl. Hudson, a boy
about IS years old, employed as water-car-
rier on the Chicago and Burlington Railroad,
was arrested on the train for robbing the
mail bags in the baggage car. He was in
the habit of making his bed on the pile of
mail bags, and during few months past
distracted drafts, notes, &C., to the amount
of 1924 10. A large number of letters
and valuables thus stolen were found in his
trunks. Among them was draft by H. NJ.
Holden, Washington, Iowa; on States Say
ing Association, St Louis, payable to Lucin-
da Mailin. The boy is in Jail at Chicago
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
The Boston AbOlilf0nfsts Headed
Off
Boston, Dec. /:

---.. bNSTON, Dec. 3.
Redpath's John Brown meeting at Ire
mont Temple was taken possession of by
Union men, who appointed Richard j. FAY
Chairman, ard passed resolutions denounc
ing Brown. justifying his execution and
lauding Virginia. The Alb olitionists veinly
to get hearing Finally the
pc. ice were called, and amid much confu-
sion the hall was cleared and the Temple
closed by order of the Mayor.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07

@@Mr. Lincoln is not the only success
full Presiden' al candidate who has received
a minority of the popular vote. In the same
category were John Quincy Adams, Van
Buren,, Polk. Gen. Taylor, and the "Old
Pub Func." Buchanan fell short 378, OF
votes of majority. Lineolns vote Will fall
but little short OF 100000. while the whole
agre gate vote against him will fall below q
500, 0GC, and no man ever received as many
votes as he has. lie is called sectional
President In one sense this 10 true, and
largely so, for he leads all other candidates
in the Eastern Western and Pacific States.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07

Crv The "unf'iendly legislation" of some
of the Eastern States in regard to the run.
away slaves, seems to be the burden of com
plant on the part of the Secess!onists of
South Carolina and Alabama. Those States
never Loaf any fugitive slaves, nor are they
likely to-so tbat is mere pretence. But
if that furnished ground Of accession, then
secession ought to have occurred four or
five years ago, when the laws were passed.
Lincoln had nothing to do with that ''un-
friendly legisl.tion,'' nor has his election
apy connection with it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Effect of the Message at Richmond
Special dispatch to the times
The Presidents Message was received her


Special dispatch to the Times
The Presidents Message was received here,
this evening, and created great sensation, on
account of the Presidents views and intentions
regarding secession. 1t goes very much
against the inclnations of the disunionists,
who aver that they ought to be allowed to
secede peaceably, if they can. Some are of
the opinion that the Presidents instructions
to the commander Of Fort Moultre will cause
great deal Of trouble, and serious apprehen-
SONS are entertained with regard to it. But
this is altogether an idle conjecture. Public
opinion is not yet made up in regard to the
matter. Conservative persons consider the
Presidents Message cunning production.
learn that j. NJ Bolts has written a long
letter, setting forth his scheme for settling the
slavery question. 1t is an entirely original
scheme, and, if adopted, will give satisfaction
to both North and South. 1t is anxiously
looked for by the public.
A grand mass letting, irrespective of party,
will. take place, next Thursday, at Lynchburg
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07

n6r. Letters from members of Congress
and othsrs, in South Carolina, written before
the Presidential. election, are exhibited j,
proving that the revolutionary scheme of
secession was concocted long ago, and that
q secret military organization was formed
to carry out the scheme Of res stance in the
syent of Mr. Lincoln's success. The whole
will be exploded before long.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
DestituaiOsa in New FOuudiand.

1t' ooH-'S5 W DoU' ..
Via Sacbville, 5th-The Legislature met
to-day. The Governor in his speech stat d
that the House was called to consider the
restitution prevailing in the country in con-
sequence of the short seal and cod fisheries.
he condemned the system of giving relief
in tiscriminately, without any equivalent,
and alluded to the Irregularities of the
Galway steamers
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07

RESULT OF THE VIRGINIA ELEcroN.--The
election in Virginia has resulted curiously.
Nine Bell and six Breckinridge electors are
chosen, the difference having resulted from
the imperfect spelling of names in precincts
where there was not sufficient number of
printed tickets. The highest Bell vote is
74,3s4; highest Breckinridge IA, 1870, lowest
Bell 7S,1S6, lowest Breckenridge 70,esO,
showing variation of some two or three
thousand votes. We don't think anything
like this has ever before occurred in any State.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
WARSAW. Mo-. Dec. 9.
Horrible Accident.

Boston, Dec q
A man named John Murray, living on
Michigan.street in this city, on Saturday
evening, placed the mnzzle OF loaded gun
barrel detached from the stock to his mouth.
and while blowing into the muzzle, it came
in contact with candle, dischafging the
weapon in Murray's head, blowing off por
ton of his skull, scattering his brains about
the room; the barrel bounded, and striking
his mo,her-in-lsw ten feet distant, penetra-
ted fur inches into her chest. 1t is believed
,he cannot survive.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Municipal Elections.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Dec. 8,
The vote for Mayor to day was a tie. FIVE
Democratic and three Republican Aldermen
were elected. The Common Council stands
IA Republican to Democrats.
NFw BEDFORD, Dec. 3.
Isaac G, Tnby, the citizens candidate, was
reelected Mayor. The City Council is of
the same ticket
FALL RIVER, Dec 8.
Burlington, Rep, was re elscted Mayor to-
day, with entire Republican ticket for City
Council
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
Burning Of q steamer.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 80.
The steamer Kate French, from Louisville
to Arkansas river, with valuable cargo,
burned near Napoleon, Arkansas, Wednes-
day night. The boat and cargo are total
loss. No lives lost
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-07
More Troops Asked for Fort
HHpasitrie.

NEW To- K, Dec D.
The Heralds Washington correspondence
says the commander of Fort Moultrie at
Charleston has called on the War Depart
ment for additional troops and munitions
1t is understood that the President and
Secretary of War are favorable to the de-
mand, but the other members of the Cabinat
differ.
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Cosr OF ESTABLISHING ANEwsPAPER.--The
proprietors of the New York World have
already sunk $4,000, it is said in the ef-
fort to establish that journal as q penny pa
per, and they have been obliged 20 aban-
don the attempt The World will henceforth
be two penny concern like the other large
dailiss Of New York. jsA 9v5@ oiE'34