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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

Down ON THE JAPANESE EMBAssY.-Th
New York Leader is hard on the japanese
Princes. We can hardly credit its state
ments regarding the personal cleanliness o.
the Japanese, seeing that it is their custom
to take bath daily. These people may
have the blood of a thousand generations OF
Kamis in their veins ; their ancestors may
have been leading act ors in the mass acre:
which, at much more recent period,
deluged their island with Christian blood
they may themselves be as enoble" as the
proudest member of the British peerage.-
Yet this is the style in which the Leader
greets them
ga meaner set of barbarians our ey es never
had the misfortune to rest upon. Stunted,
ill-shaped, narrow hea led, yellow. skinned,
high-smelling, ferret eyed, fat footed, greedy
and cunning-it makes the very bl ,od tingle
through every vein when we reflect that
the virtue of American womanhood has
been slandered and called in question on
account of such half human denominations.
Not a man in the Embassy knows the
meaning Of cleanliness, The sPrinces"
God save the mark y had but two suits of
silk clothes each, which they wore without
change of under clothing, from the day they
lett Nyphon until to-day"
We are very much afraid that such Lam
guage as this will give color to the belief,
that Americans have no reverence whatever
for high rank and noble birth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

LONG DAYs.-The six days during which
the Baltimore Convention was in session,
were tne six longest ones in the year. The
only person who realized the fact to its fullest
extent was Stephen A. Douglas. Since
Thursday, the days of 1860 have been short
ening so have those of Mr.. Douglas. In
view of the condition in which Mr.. Douglas
finds himself, consequent upon the action of
his friends at Baltimore, he only signs the
initials of his name in his epistolaries-
rs. A. D." E
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
To You, Personally,

Call and pay Up, ii you owe US any thing +;
do not wait for Us to come round to you.-
If you owe us and. cannot pay in full, we
will compromise with You and balance the
books. If you owe US and cannot pay, do
not leave us and pay cash to other parties
for fear that we shall dun you. That is not
only dishonorable, but mean.
cash sales and small profits" is our
motto !; that is why we sell so many goods.
The cash system leaves bad debts to be
paid by good customers in the way of large
profits. You will buy goods of us or any
other man who adopts a cash plan at much
lower prices.
Such articles as Fahnestock's lead, lin
seed oil, painters goods, window glass, &C.,
in which there seems to be great competi-
ton, and no profits or next to none, will be
sold at extremely low rates. 1t is known
that all articles in the drug trade are sold
by US at as low figures as at any house in
the west. Don't forget to pay the old
scores; we need them to help pay our
own debts. Respectfully yours,
GRAHAM BROTHERS,.
Muscatine, July 9Th, 1S6O-tf.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
The Squattcrs won't COalesce

- HILDELPHIA, JuIy Jul.
The Pennsylvania members of the Ma
tional Douglas Committee, have addressed
letter to the State Electors demanding
their positions. 1t is intended by the Doug
las men to call State Convention, either
10y mass or delegates, to fill the vacancies in
the electoral ticket.
Mr.. Forney, announces that Mr.. Douglas
cordially sanctions the policy OF non coal.
ition with the Breckenridge men.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

resulted from an exclusive monopoly and
class legislation. M
Robert Brough, the author, 10 dead.
M q QUEBEC, July o.
The Palestine, from liverpool, 9th, pass
ed Farther Point yesterday and arrived in
this port to-day. Owing to an interruption
in the wires, the news could not be tele-
grpphed to New York.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

SENATOR SEWARD COMING WEST. "A letter
has been received by the Chairman of the
Republican Committee of Michigan, from
Senator Seward, stating that, Sat an cary
day in the present campaign" he will visit
that State and address the people on the
political issues of the day"
This letter breathes the noble spirit which
ever actuates the distinguished Statesman, in
his labors for the great principles he has so
warmly at heart, and we rejoice, as will his
hosts of friends throughout the West, that
he intends to take an active part in the pres
ent contest Chicago Journal. LII
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

81 It's said that Mr.. Douglas and Mr..
Breckenridge are in daily receipt Of thous-
ands of letters enthusiastically congratulate.
ing them upon the harmony which they and
their respective friends have established in
the Democratic party. They bear their
congratulations as well as could be expected
under all the circumstances.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

ANOTHER DOUGLAS F1zzLE.-The Douglas
ratification meeting at New York was fail
ure. 1t compared with the Lincoln meeting
just before about as a steamboat yawl would
with the Great Eastern. 1t was even behind
the Bell meeting The Tribune says: "One
more such demonstration in his behalf would
put him (Douglas) out the canvass, at least
so far as our city is concerned"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
BOsToN. July
The Squatters.
1
NruApu IN ~ JuI'

INEWAhN wv U " VNrJ 10'
A Douglas Club was formed here, last
night The attendance was large. Resolutions
were offered endorsing the action of the State
Committee for Union electoral ticket, which,
after long and exciting discussion, were lost
by vote of ayes to 30 nays. The meeting
adjourned at late hour. The Douglas men
resolved on no compromise or fusion, and
there will probably be two electoral tickets.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
From New York.

No clue yet to the Walton murderer. The
Executors of MIR. Walton offer 81 900 reward
in addition to the Mayors.
The Great Eastern had over 5000 visitors
The morning papers publish letter from
Lord john Russell accepting, on behalf of the
Prince of Wales, the invitation to visit New
York. The letter says the Prince, on leaving
British soil, will lay aside all royal state
excepting his title.
The steamer Glasgow, from Liverpool, 9th,
arrived to day.
Senator Gwin was among the passengers in
the steamship Northern Light for California
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

~To the communication Of Mr.. Dltsch
elsewhere, we have but one word.
1st We had not the remotest allusion
personally to Mr.. Ditsch in our remarks Of
Tuesday. :. ),
% We made no attack on the naturalized
citizens. -
3D. The temperance question is not re
publican issue, is not political issue, ana
has nothing to do with the Republican party
4th. We have a right, in common with all
citizens. to our individual opinions on the
temperance question, and for these opinions
neither the Republican party nor anybody
else besides ourselves is responsible.
5th. We have no quarrel with our German
fe,low.citizens. We concede them every right
e. that any other American citizen possesses
freely and cheerlully, and we are glad to see
ed anv of them manifest their attachment to the
cause of human rights by voting with the
Republican party, and we welcome sucn 70
an equal participation with all others IN all
the honors and offices that are IN the bestow
ment of our party, and to an equal voice with
all others in its councils.
9Th. But, while we recognize the r'gnt Oh
our German fellow citizens to their opinions
on the temperance question. we claim the
same right for ourselves and for all others,
and. if the German Republicans will not con
sent to vote with the Republican party unless
thew r. n dictate to all its members what their
nr;vate belief shall be on the temperance
question, why then we are perfectly willing
that they may go out of that party whenever
it suits them. We do not claim any right,
nor have we any desire, to dictate to any
persons any terms of fellowship with the
Republican party, or citizenship in this, the
common country of the freemen of all lands.
And we think that Mr.. Ditsch, whom we
have long acknowledged as an honorable and
high-minded man, and whom we personally
esteem very highly as faithful, disinterested
and able Republican, has wholly misappre
hended the drift and meaning Of our article. |
What we mean to say is this, that the Ger.
man Republicans must be content to allow
the individual members of the Republican
party to entertain Their own sentiments, and
vote as they please on the temperance ques-
ton, some for, and some against it, just as
the rest Of the party are willing to allow the
German Republicans to act their individual
pleasure on that question.-Daily, 18th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

- The Mobile Mercury reports the
existence of secret Abolition society in
Alabama. 1t is said to be headed by preach
er who is at the same time a doctor. 1t
purports to be some sort of poor mans
organization, and pledged against fighting to.
protect the right Of the rich men. No suffi-
Gent proof has been elected to warrant sum.
mary dealings with interested parties. -,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
Fatal Accident.

CINCINNATI, July 10.
At Georgetown, Ohio, on the 4th, Homer
Higgins and Robert Glosee were severely
wounded BY the premature discharge of a
cannon. On the 9TH, at large Douglas
meeting at the the same place, the same
cannon prematurely discharged, instantly
killing W. J. Ousler, and severely wounding
A. J Bailey
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

A SERIOUS MIsTAKE.-A Douglasite paper
in Detroit recently said that "Judge Dixon,
of Wisconsin, who was last spring elected to
the Supreme Court of the State, had come
out for Douglas" The Madison wisconsin,
Journal says it has Judge Dixon's own au-
thority for saying he will vote for Lincoln
and Hamlin
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

: A MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT. ON DOUGLAS
There were some very rich scenes in the late
Democratic Convention of Michigan, which
nominated a reputed Breckenridge man for
Governor. A spirited discussion arose over
aresolution indorsing the present Democratic
Administration, which was finally declared
to be voted down. In the course of this
debate, Mr.. ga. Y. Murray, of Wayne, said
that Douglas was the reptile that had caused
all the trouble in the party. Douglas had
pitched into Buchanan without reason, and he
considered him no more fit for President
than that other arch traitor, Benedict
Arnold"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

10 A new design has been presented and
accepted for the front OF the South Carolina
tate House at Columbia. 1t represents the
enslayement of the negro race, and is thus
described: 4.r
"Superintending ragged band of dirty
slaves a. work, there stands classical female
figure, with rude breast and arms, designed
to represent the Carolina, though it is Greek
both in form and drapery; two other Greek
females seem to have come to aid her in this
strange land. The one on the right has the
cap ofliberty with the American stars and the
eagle. and to her feet slave carries the rice.
The other one on the left has big sword
and . pair Of scales, too small indeed for
the big ball of cotton which the
slave rolls at her feet The mixture of degrad.
I'd negro slaves with those graceful Greek
females and lion beside, speaks for ITSELF"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
DOUglOS Ratification.

CoyINGroN, (Ky.) July s.
The largest political meeting ever assem-
bled here Was held, last night, to ratify the
nomination Of Douglas and Johnson
Speeches were made by NJ. NJ. Benton,
Col. Helm and Col. Thos. Jones. Great
enthusiasm.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

END OF THE INDIAN WAR IN UTAH.-The
latest news from California informs US that
the great Indian war fever in Utah had
subsidized. The Pah- Utes have all run away,
and the volunteer force of whites has been
disbanded. The contingent of regular troops
remains near Pyramid Lake, we presume,
and We shall hear no more OF the Pah.U es
for long time to come. That is the sum
and substance Of the last attempt to plumber
the Treasury for the aggrandizement of a
few army contractors.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

. 49, The old saying that tits long lane
that has no turn" is about to be illustrated
in the case of Gen. Joe Lane, of Oregon. The
Democracy are giving him a turn as candidate
for Vice President, and the people of Oregon
have just elected Legislature that will give
him turn out of the Senate. 81 en- g@l
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

~An eminent Massachusetts, wag has
expressed his surprise that in view Of the
fact of six COWS being killed by electricity
during a recent thunder shower in the west
ern part of the State, an extra session of the
Legislature was not called to provide the
rest of the cattle in the Commonw ealth with
lig'. nm. rods.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
Destructive Fire.

?. " New ORLEANS, July 9.
A block of 81 houses of stores each, in
the 9Th district, was burnt on Saturday. Loss
$4,000. f .- s SD al
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
AMONG the "EsukeS."

ST. Louis, June 8.
A well attended and enthusiastic Bell
and Everett meeting was held, last night
The Republicans have nominated full
State ticket, headed by Geo. B. Gordenhelm,
of Cole county, for Governor.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

A BLACK CHARAcTER.-Parson Brownlow
gives the following report Of his impressions
OF Attorney General Black: ya6 e
I'VE took good look at him, and we don't
hesitate to say that in his countenance we
could see mingled the virtues ofthe Wander
ing Jew and the impenitent thief upon the
crossI And, if Attorney General Black is
not . william, the Almighty does not write a
legible hand, and this we are unwilling to
roncede. . $500
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

'Nor1NAr1oN OF BLA1R.-Hon. Francis P.
Blair, Jr., was nominated by reclamation
by the Republicans Of the First District OF
Missouri, tor Representative to Congress, on
The 2t1,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

.E@ we puoilSn, ~ tue ieques' VI W
author, a very characteristic communication.
If it will do the cause of that small class OF
men in our town who make their money IN
the liquor traffic any good, they are welcome
to it. We believe in free discussion. Truth
never loses by terror does. The only DIN
Guilty in the way of the usefulness Of this
article that we see, lies in the peculiar style
of the piece, which may make it somewhat
difficult for ordinary persons like ourselves
to get at the exact meaning of the writer.
We call the attention Of the writer to the fact
that the use of our columns for such personal
communications is matter of privilege and
F. not of right, and that we extend to him q
courtesy in the publication OF his communi
cation which he fails to show himself towards
our readers or ourselves, in the incorporate,
ungentlemanly language which he uses, to
wards large and respected class OF our cltl
zens. As nearly as we can make out, Mr..
Stine's object, it is to attack the recent
enforcement of the Prohibitory Law against
the liquor establishment OF this city, on the
ground that it drives away trade The argu-
ment is peculiarly characteristic of the cause
and its advocates We have two answers to IT.
1st. We don't believe word Of it. 1t is
not true that this city has lost one cent IN
consequence of its fidelity to the temperance
cause.
I'd. fit were true, the argument would De
ofno force. Put the morals, the decency, the
safety of OUT children, and all those quahtles
which make city d, sirable as home to the
industrious, sober aud intelligent part OF the
people, against the mere money making
interest, and the latter must yield dt'odys'
ALWAYS, in every Christian community, anu
we believe that, in this sentiment, we Will be
sustained by three-fourths of the people Oh
this city.
And lust here we have word which may
as we'll be said now as at any other time
While we have heen more Jealous than almost
any other Journal in this State in our aovoca-
cy of the rights of our foreign-born c't'zehs.
and in our opposition to the intolerance OF
Know Nothingism, we are proud to belieVe
that the people of this State, as WHOLE are
a Christian, Sabbath keeping, Temperance
people, and our foreign-born citizens cannot
expect to see people who, from ch'ldhooo'
have been brought up under the wholesome
Influences of Christian training, and all Of
whose honored nanes-such as Washington
Adams, Madison, jackson, Webster and Clay
have instructed them in veneration LOT
allthe institutions of the Christian religion
sit quietly by and see any Of those lnstitu-
tons attacked by those who have not yes
learned the benefits which they themselves
owe to the very institutions which they would
DESTROY. Daily, 10Th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

OHIo.--At Republican Convention held
in Belmont county, on the 30th ult., James
Weir and Clifford Arrick, both of whom have
been prominent and active Democrats,
declared themselves for Lincoln and Hamlin,
as did also L. @. Danford, Fillmore elector
in 1856, and DR.. W. W. Jenkins, Chairman
of the County Convention that organized
the Constitutional Union party in Belmont
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

~ A correspondent Of the Indianapolis
.1oarnal says it is impossible to tell by the
speeches Of Mr.. Hendricks, the Democratic
candidate for Governor Of Indiana, whether
he is for Breckinridge or Douglas.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

PRopERrY IN MAN.-The New York Times
publishes luminous paper from one of the
surviving sons OF Alexander Hamilton, upon
the leading political topics of the day, which
discusses the provisions Of the Federal Con.
stitution upon the subject of slavery, in
spirit of candor and with the temper and
ability ola statesman. He shows conclusively
that Judge Taney's dogma, that the Constr
tuition recognizes the idea ofproperty in man,
is utterly false. There is nothing whatever
in the Constitution to warrant it ); on the con.
trary, the authorities cited by Mr.. Hamilton
show conclusiyely that the trainers of the
Constitution took especial care to keep so
odious an idea out of that instrument.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

DEMOCRATIC HARMONY. - During the pro-
ceedings of the Democratic County Conven-
ton held at Terre Haute, on the 18th, Mr..
CorHwell, the Postmaster, hurled an inkstand
at Mr.. Corkerly, editor ofthe Journal, cutting
his head badly, .f
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

81 The Dubuque Times says Hon. VIM
Vandever is detained at West6eld, N. j., by
illness. As soon as he RECEIVERS, he will return
home, and be in readiness to meet his compel.
itor, whoever he may be, upon the stump.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

Buy your Sewing machines at Dur
fees. He has the best in use /; also, good
stock of Watches, Silver Ware, Gold Pens
and Willow Baskets, sc. Watches and
Jewelry repaired promptly in the neatest
manner, at S. G. DUEFEE's Jewelry Store,
Muscatine, Iowa.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
From Boston.

BosroN, July 10.
:, The Board of Aldermen have authorized
Mayor Lincoln to invite the Prince of Wales
to visit Boston.
DR.. VIM. Ilangshaw, of East Cambridge,
joined the Arctic schooner United States,
last night, as Surgeon and Naturalist to the
expedition. The schooner remains below,
waiting for him.
BosToN, July IL.
The U. s. frigate Macedonian arrived at
Portsmouth, N. H., this morning, from the
Mediterranean station,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

ca A scientific ss citation of Dublin has
Sent out Patr'ck O'Flaherty to investigate,
and if possible, to report upon the condition
and nature Of the eruptions of the great
Vesuvius. We don't believe he will ever
discover what is the matter with the
crater
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
The Slave Trade RevivinS.
New ORLEANS, Jul J

NEW OKLEANS, JuIy ..
The schooner Clotilda, with 124 Africans
on beard, arrived in Mobile Bay, to-day. A
steamboat Immediately took the negroes up
the river. .....
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

: Tas Li1TLl GizSr ON rHs Sruxr.-Dougas,
who made speeches in behalf Of h4 ow4'
ns~inattoa to the Presidency, is now going.
round to Philadelphia, New York and other
chief cities, advocating hisown election. The
one unfail,ag topic with him i the Union,
which, if 30 may be credited, can only be
preserved BY his election, as all the other
candidates and parties are known foes to its
existence, and are engaged in separate plots
for its destruction. The poor Little Giant is
evidently in bad way when he is reduced
to steal the Bell and Everett thunder" as
the only safe humbug to electioneer with.
But that won't do, for every one is reminded
that he has split the Democracy, and would
be just the man to split the Union, Cf any
one man could do that thing,) should he be
elected President.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13

: - Thomas J. Pickett, editor of the Rock
Island Regisser, has been nominated for State
Senator n enc Rock Island lIil..) District.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-07-13
From Washington.
WAsHINaroN, July 8.
Reported for the Journal.l

WASHINGTON, July 8.
The SConstitutj0n to-day announces VIM.
II. Brown as editor and proprietor, Mr.. Bow
man having, in pursuance ofthe arrangements
which have been in progress for some time,
transferred to him all his interest in that
journal.
Mr.. Breckenridge has formally accepted
the nomination for the Presidency. His
letter will be published Tuesday.
The programme of the Breckenridge and
includes a serensde, and an address from
President Buchanan.
Mr.. Pryor spoke two hours, in Perch Hall,
last night, defining his position in regard to
the Presidency. He declared his preference
for Breckenridge and Lane over the other
candidates The building was crowded, and
the applause great. qsjsnfs siissa0aT sJa
g la WASHINGTON, July 10.
The Secretary of the Treasury has invited
proposals till the 10th of September, for the
use by Government of the line or lines
of Magnetic Telegraph from the west line
of Missouri to San Francisco. Under the
recent act of Congress, the lowest offer to be
accepted, and a guarantee given for the per-
Torrance of the service.
New York, July II.
Iaibune's Washington Correspondence -
Tie friends of MIR. Douglas, after full consul
tation, have determined to nominate him for
the Presidency in 1854 u ":. ayt>
Efforts are making to effect the removal OF
Madison Cults, Second Comptroller, the
father-in-law of Douglas. .. .
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