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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

DEMooRATIo FRAUDS. - Frank Blair, in
exposing the frauds practiced by the Demo.
cratic party, ina speech delivered by him in
Missouri, a few days since, said of the first
election won by the Democrats is Minnesota:
"They had clause in the Constitution that
Indians who had adopted the habits of civil
ization should be allowed to vote, and when
election day came around they took whole
tribe of naked savages to the polls. They put
he was civilized, and then made him vote
the Democratic ticket. Then stripping him
they put the same pants on another Indian,
and SO went through the whole tribe the
same way, and thus elected Democratic
members Of Congress-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

ca The troubles at Occaquan, Virginia,
happily terminated without bloodshed. The
result can in no wise injure the Republican
party. tits but another of the many instances
of pro. slavery intolerance, and will only 60 to
aid in recruiting the great Republican army
which will take possession of the Capital on
the 4th of March next. The failure of the
authorities of Virginia to protect the town
from attack, after the promise Of Gov. Letcher
to do so, will indicate how petty mobocracy
has taken possession Of the ancient common
wealth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

FRoM PIKE's PEAK. At last accounts,
there were about one hundred quartz mills
in the mines at Pixies Peak, only few of
which are up and in working order. Some
Of them are worked by experienced engi-
neers, and realize from 81 to $25 per day,
having rich quartz to operate on, while
others make from 500 to 800. Six men in
one claim had taken out in three days four
and half pounds of gold. Other claims are
worked with equally as good, suecess, while
others realize little or nothing. Crime of all
grades prevails to q considerable extent 10
that vicinity. = - sff'e -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

DoUGLAs DEpREcATINa AGIrATIoN.-The
spectacle OF Mr.. Douglas holding on by the
balustrade of the. Revere House, and bemoan-
ing before Boston audience the agitation Of
the slavery question in Congress, and the
consequent neglected. the material interests Of
the country, finds its only parallel in Pecksnif
holding himself up by the bannister Of Mrs.
Todger's third story, and, under the stimu.
lating influence Of Mrs. Todger's punch,
uttering moral precepts, in maudlin tones, for
the instruction Of Mrs. Todger's young
|lodgers.-N. Y. Tribune. sS-@
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

BARBAR1sM. I'VE invite the readers atten.
ton to short article =. ~ this days paper
from the Oceola Courier. From. -. 1t would
seem that black man, guilty OF no crilns
except being born with black skin, travel
ing peaceably along the highway in Clark
county, Iowa, was seized by band of Mis-.
eourians, without color of law, and carried
into Missouri, where he was incarcerated in
Jail, aud is now advertised for sale into
slavery by the Sheriff Of Mercer county, to
pay the expenses of his kidnapping and
confinement. This man will be sold into
lifelong servitude, under the barbarous Ia 8
of Missouri, without pretense Of right or
justice and in violation of every sentiment of
humanity and religion.-Burl. Haaokeye.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
The Great Eastern at Point Com
fort IT,.

POINT C0NfoRr, Aug. 4.
The Great Eastern passed Cape Henry at
5 O'Clock last evening. She was met and
salused by steamers crowded with passen-
gers. She was making Is knots an hour,
beating all the boats. The weather was
delightful. go.
She arrived here at 6 O'Clock. Her salute
was returned By the guns of Fsrt Monroe.
There were 1,00S passengers. At q meeting
held on board, complimentary resolutions
were passed relative to the ship, her off,
GERS, arrangements, fare, SC. There has
been q great time on board, last night and
to-day, including music and a ball. I'm
mense crowds are now on board from Nor
folk, Portsmouth, and Old Point Comfort.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

~ Gerrit Smith has written long letter
to Fred Douglas on Presidential politics. He
cannot vote for Lincoln because the Repub-
licans admit the legal existence Of slavery in
the States, and he hopes to see party organ
lied for liberty and temperance; but, if not,
he will make up ticket of his own and vote
for it. The letter breathas tone of despair
in relation to parties and the Republic, that
indicates the unfortunately morbid state of
Mr.. Smiths mind.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
international Cricket Match.

- n y NEW IVKK, AuBuse o.
The great cricket match between the United
States and Canada takes place on Monday, on
the common cricket ground. The players on
the United States side are Sharp, Higham,
Wilder and Simms, of the New York Club,
Hammond, of Rochester, Barkly, CT Newhall,
Kephard, of Germantown, H. Provost and
Vernon, of Philadelphia. The last five Of
these are American players. .s t-'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

T Washington Hunt and the Ezprssa
Brookses cannot carry all the Bell and Everett
men of New York over to their plan of q
combination ticket for the benefit firstly Of
Douglas, and finally Of Breckenridge. The
Troy Whig, one Of the ablest old Wing and
American papers in the State, declares against
the policy, and only three papers in, the Statt
support 1t. 81 ras q .ss.szsA g5ssa.a.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

~ In q conversations between Caleb
Cushing and Col. Parker, author of Remip-
Of Ga0s' Gushing aSs, said
than is generally supposed, even in his own
party. In his canvass with Douglas he
beat him in argument. beat him at law, and
beat him in wit, and the published debates
Of the canvass viii sustain this assertion y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
iG d. For the Journal y 11a,
Bell and Everett's Prospects.

That the indications are favorable to tn
election of Mr.. Lincoln there can be no doubt
but, as his election could only DO secured, i
any event, by plurality vote, it is altogethe
practicable for combinations to be formed tina
would defeat him. Under our system, . mai
may be elected President by very smal
minority Of the popular vote; as in tn
present campaign, there being four candidates
it is possible that but little more than one
fourth. Of the people may have it in thei
power to choose their man; while, if any two
or even portions Of two, of the other parties
were to unite their strength, they might
prevent that little minority from controlling
the government for the next four years.
I believe it is not claimed by the most
ardent friends and supporters Of Mr.. Lincoln
that his election will be secured by an absolute
majority'of the votes of the people, but rather
by the division Of the opposing parties. This
division has heretofore appeared to be irrecon-
cilable, but some recent movements 20
strongly to show that, in some States, a
combination will be formed which will defeat
Mr.. Lincoln. And here may be permitted
to remark that, if the tenets of two of the
smaller factions are less reciprocally objection.
able to each other than those of the stronger
faction, it is perfectly legitimate, and may
say right, for the two weaker to unite to
defeat the stronger. The extent to which
these illusions" may be carried cannot now
be determined, but that they may be success
full in defeating Mr.. Lincoln is admitted by
the best authorities of his party.
The question then arises, if Mr.. Lincoln is
defeated, how will the matter stand? The
of the Times, and various other
parties who are well informed, say that the
division of the Democracy will throw nearly
the whole South for Bell and Everett If this
be the case-of which there appears to be no
doubt Mr.. Bell or Mr.. Eperett wslz be tho
nert President.
The following table will give the writer's
opinion as to how the vote in the electoral
college will stand in case Mr.. Lincoln has not
a majority.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Races.

4i .,aaF New YORK, Aug.3.
Tho race between the yachts Julia and
Rebecca resulted in the victory of the Julia,
which passed round the stake Is minutes
ahead of the Rebecca. 4
'Flora's time, in the race yesterday, was
2:22a, 1923 and 2:24 -she winning in three
straight heats. u, .st,. an H. y,y.f fs-f
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
From the Texas Frontier.

WASHINGTON, August 8.
An official dispatch reports everything quiet
on the Texas frontier. Even rumors as to
Cortinas and his men, or of robbers from the
Mexican side of the river, have ceased. 1t is
not thought necessary longer to expose to the
diseases prevalent in this region, at this
season, more troops than may be actually
REQUIRED. -:.a.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
The Zouaves at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.

WASHINGTON, Aug. a.
The Zouaves arrived at o'clock this
morning, and were escorted by the Washing
ton Light Infantry to Browns Hotel, where
they treakfasted and took the steamer ior
Mount Vernon at o'clock. They return at
- o'clock, and after dining, will visit the
President, and subsequently drill in front Of
the CITY Hotel. f.- ,ra 81
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
From, MinltitlaIl.s /

= 20 NRw YoRK, Aug 4.
Advices from Minititlan report the gold
mines in the vicinity of Ssnta. Mare as
yielding cents to the pan. The mines are
accessible by land, or water; distance
about l6O miles from Minititlan. Crews
of vessels are desertiBg and going to the
mines. sd. 90 ilfststt8 .sfgSslierIJ Z =
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

GRAND WIDE AWAKE CONVENTION. - The
Wide Awake Clubs OF Rock Island and DAY.
export are making arrangements for Con.
vention of the different Wide Awake Compa.
MES in the Northwest on Rock Island. to
take place at some time not yet fixed upon.
The idea is good one.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
From washington.

INV YoRK, Aug. 4.
The Tribune Washington correspondent
says it is said there 10 trouble about the
account of Jacob Forney, late Superinten-
dent of Indian affairs in Utah. Whether it
is default remains to be seen. F!Gis-S 3
The Times dispatch says eight full State
census returns are only received. Ohio
shows. an increase of only 300,o since
1850. ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

Douglas, with all his pretended regard
for Non-Intervention, insists (what all the
Fathers of the Republic and of Democracy
denied) that the Constitution carries slavery
into the Territories, whether the people want
it there or not. He makes that instrument
do what he says Congress cannot do-inter-
vene in favor Of slavery. This is prostituting
the sacred charter Of our liberties. 1t is
making it--what its trainers. never designed
itshould be-the great bulwark of oppression
The people will never select such q man to
rule over them.-Al00ny Euening Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

WR. B. Rhett, in speech at Breckin.
ridge ratification meeting in Charleston, South
Carolina, on the 9th inst, INDUCED in the
following characteristic remarks with regard
to the Republican candidates for President
and Vice President:
eff the Black Republicans succeed in elect
ing Lincoln and Hamlin, who openly advocate
that slavery be abolished throughout the
whole world, then we have to look to ourselves.
Hamlin is what we call mulatto. He has
black blood in him, and let me tell you 1t is
his nomination that has remarkable pecu.
liarity. The Northern people take that man
in consequence of that popularity. I see it
stated in the papers that he is mulatto.
can only say that some state it as q reason
why that man is taken up is in consequence
of the spite and malignity manifested toward
him. But they design to place over the South
a man who has negro blood in his veins.
They put renegade Southerher on one side
for President Qor Lincoln is native Ken
tuckian), and they put up man of colored
blood on the other side Of the ticket, for the
Vice President of the United States"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

H Jeremiah Clemens, once Senator from
Alabama, has written letter assigning his
reasons for supporting Bell instead of Breck-
inridge He thinks that Breckenridge is as
good or as bad as an Abolitionist, and that
Bell is the only candidate to be trusted by the
South. It is news that Breckenridge is fishy
about negroes, though we are not surprised
to Learn that Bell comes up to the Southern
standard ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Railroad Accident.

.s .r.s. v HAMILTON, O. W., August 8.
As the Toronto train was leaving here, at
3P. NJ the locomotive boiler bursted, throw
ing the engine and tender off the track. The
engineer was badly burned and the fireman
scalded, but the passengers were not hurt.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

e~The Petersburgh (Virginia) 1"teSss-
gencer reasons, with much force, that, unless
the Opposition vote-that is, the Douglas
Breckenridge and Bell vote = be united
Lincoln's election is inevitable" Well, then,
why don't you unite? iH -. 2is.+ S''' -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Fatal Accident.
.PH1LApR1PuIA, August 8.

- PHILADELPHIA, August ..
During the exhibition Of fireworks, at
Fairmouot, last evening, Prof. jackson was
fatally injured BY an explosion ofpoWder.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

:. - The idea that "capital ought to own
it's iaborers" is q eJohnsonian view" Of
Popular Sovereignty. sa2l' 81
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

! Ia A paper published at the extreme
south bids Douglas, remember Ailo's, end,
and, for fear that the Senator's memory may
be at fault, the editor adds an explanatory
postscript. telling him that "Ailo's end" WAS
"Wedged In that timber which 10 streys to rsnd. i"
This looks as if the South expected to catcb
Douglss in trap made ofs .plit reM
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

a. Henry Winter Davis, of Maryland, is
accused of quietly laboring to promote the
success Of Lincoln and Hamlin. r.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

GTIn the State of Vermont, there are
somewhat less than two Democrats to the
-~uare mile! Yet, Notwithstanding this, the
- u.u so.na to be very much split up; for,
parry eoo' -.l Democratic papers in
the State, three are for Dolo wv"
Breckinridge, and two on the fence.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

Bell and Everett Meeting.
OoYINaroN, Ky, August Sd,
TReported for the Journal. ]

a...ro OovISaroN, KY, August 3d.
The friends of Bell and Everett held the
largest meeting last night ever assembled
here. The crowd was immense and the
whole city was the scene of the widest
tumult. Bonfires blazed along the levee,
torchlight professions paraded the streets, and
there was one continuous peal from bells
on all sides. A number of houses were
brilliantly illuminated. Large totchlight
professions from Cincinnati and Newport
increased the crowd and the enthusiasm.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
HONORABLE TESTIMONY FROM AN oppon,n,

HONORABLE TESTIMONY FROM AN OPPONENT
Chief Justice Robertson, of Kentucky, ha
recently written a letter, in which, afte,
expressing his intention to vote for Bell ant
Everett, he says Of the Republican candidate
"With Mr.. Lincoln have had both per.
sonal aud epistolary intercourse. have n,
doubt OF his integrity and patriotism, ant
have felt that, if elected, his administration
would not be controlled by any kitohel
Cabinet, and would be honest and national"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
FOR HoUsToN-Texas, 4,


In the foregoing, l have given Pennsylvania
to Douglas for two reasons-1st, Buchanan
carried it over Fremont by 2,s09 votes; and
I'd, am credibly informed that the whole
vote of the "United Americans" amounting
to 10000 in the State, will be given for Bell
and Everett. In the last two or three years,
these Americans have supported the Peoples
ticket; but, as they now have the power to
prevent Mr.. Lincoln's election, and thereby
increase the chances for Mr.. Bell, they will
be very apt to exercise it. 1t is true, the
Democrats are divided; but this number of
votes transferred from the support of the
Peoples ticket will give the State to Douglas.
Illinois is also put down for Douglas, which
1 think is much more doubtful than Pennsyl-
vania; but even to give this to Lincoln will
not change the result in any particular.
1t will be observed that Georgia and New
Jersey are divided. This arrangement has
been fully consummated in the former, and
will beat Breckenridge there; and doubtless
will be in the latter, which will defeat Lincoln
in that State. But Mr.. Bell is not dependant
on either or both of them, and Delaware
thrown in, in order to be second in the
electoral college. The other States given to
Mr.. Bell may be relied upon unqualifiedly.
If the electoral college stands in the form
above indicated-and there is a strong prob.
ability it will-the contest will 60 to the
House, and will be between Lincoln, Bell and
Douglas, with no hopes for any Of them with
out support from some outside source. Mr..
Bell, having the advantage Of being the second
choice of all parties, will probably be elected.
If not, no one aoiu be; and then it rests with
the Senate to choose between Hamlin and
Everett. This being the case, no sane man
can doubt that Mr.. Everett will be the next
President. PHGNIx.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

wIn 1856, J.. & q. Brooks, of the New
York Espress, made their great point on
Fremont that he was Catholic, because, they
said, Catholic priest could marry none but
Catholic. Douglas was married by a
Catholic, and J. & E. Brooks, so far from
denouncing him, are proposing to help elect
him. The dog Noble doesn't bark at that
empty hole any more.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

MARYLAND.--The Cumberland (MarYIand)
Telegraph, referring to a statement that the
opposition party Of Alabama had ropudiafgd
Bell and Everett, and declared their PURPOSE
to support breckenridge and Lane, says:
"We prefer Mr.. Lincoln before either Of the
Democratic nominees, and, if driven from our
support Of Mr.. Bell by the treachery Of our
leading men-if our party is to be sold out to
either wing of the Democracy then we are
tor Lincoln, with tens Of thousands Of others
in good old Maryland" ~ aFoi
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
! Reply to Phenix.

In another column we publish communi
cation from one Of the most prominent and
best informed Bell and Everett men in GU,
State. His opinions merit attention as those
of . gentleman who has been led, like others
of his class, from their peculiar situation, to
study more carefully, perhaps, than usually,
the present aspect of the political world.
The Bell and Everett men are the Fra
Mercedes of politics. Their present position
is like that of the high-born, high-bred free
hooters Of Italy in the Middle Ages, who,
with boot in stirrup and sword in hand, stood
casting hawk's.eye glances from their rocky
castles on the contending parties, and, when
these had become exhausted, rushed in and
Joined the fray on the side that paid the
biggest price. Power and Plumber was their
watchword. Such is the position of the
leaders of the Bell and Everett party in New
York, New Jersey and Georgia. In Georgia
with Douglas, in New Jersey with Breckin-
ridge, and in New York with both of them,
they have united to beat Lincoln, with this
previso: that, if their electoral uotes cannot
elect Bell, and can elect Douglas or Breckin-
ridge, tAey shaH BE- cast for tho one or tho other
Of those gentleman, according as they haue
made their 4" FUSION" In speaking thus, we
mean to be understood as referring to the
leaders of that party, who have been the
prominent agents in making the recent
''fusions" in the East. The rank and file of
that party in this State and in the North, and
many of their leaders and able men, are, we
believe, honest and sincere in their political
action, and we accord this merit to Phoenix.
The chief use of Phoenixs article, in our
estimation, will be to shew how weak face
the strongest showing of one of their best
informed and ablest men can put on the action
and the prospects of the Bell and Everett
party, at the present time. ...
We have one word with Phoenix as to
illusions" He thinks that they are all right.
1t may be so for his party; but to an ordinary
party, that has any settled principles, a
fusion which should pledge it, in certain
to vote directly for party
Smyrna times., 1860-06-07
The Maiden and the Hero,

On the night before the battle of Brandy.
wine | was sent with a message from General
Green to Count Pulaski, noble Polander, who
took prominent part in our struggle for free.
dom He was quartered in a neat farm house
near the upper forts. After our business was
finished the count asked me to take some re.
freshments, and at the same time called OUT
MARY. lass, Mary!'
In an instant a rosy-che eked girl entered, her
face beaming with Joy, it would seem, al the
very sound OF Puaski's voice.
Ibid you call me, count 2" said the maiden.
tmdly.
"How often have I told you, my little love-"
ne said, bending his tall form 10 kiss her cheek.
" not to call me count; call me, dear, Pulaski.
This is republic. my little favorite; we have
no couns, you know"
I" But you are count, sir, when at home.
ara they cay you came long way over the
ocean to fight for US.
"Yes Mary, very true-I did come lonv
way-the reason was, had TO come. Now. can
you get for this gentleman and myselfa littIa
retreshment He has long way 10 ride 10.
night"
"Certainly, sir" and enc went GU, of the
room like a fairy.
Fine, pl' q ut girl" ssid Pulaski; " would
that had the wealth ce had | would
give her portion that would send half the
youth hereabout Of er her sweet face"
On the morning of the llIh of September.
l177. the British army advanced in full force To
Chadd's ford, for the purpose of crossing Bran.
DIVINE creek and bringing on an action with
Washington Sir William Howe drove MAJ.
wells division across the creek by ten o'clock
at one Of the lower fords.
The Hess!an general, Kynphauseu. with q
p:rge force, advanced upon the creek, and mi.
ing with CORVALLIS, who commanded the left
wing OF the army, crossed The upper fords of the
river and creek. 1t go happened that, during
the raging OF the conflict, carrying orders, I
passed immediately in the direction of Pulaskl's
quarters that had strd the night before
Suddenly sheet of flame burst forth: tbs
house was on fire. Near the door sten Law
Mary, her head cut open by a sabre, and her
brains oozIng out of the terrible wound,
had been there but half minute, when
General Pulaski, at the head of a troop oftcay-
airy, gallopcd rapidly to the house. Never
snail forget the expression of his face, az he
shouted Ike demon, on seeing the inanmate
form of Mary,
"Who did ihis!''
a little boy, whs had not been before noticed.
who was lying amid The grass, his leg dread.
fully mangled. said:
"There they 60"
Right wheel-men, CHARGE!"
And they did charge. do not think thai
one man OF that Hessan corps ever left .lhe
held. except to be placed in the grave.
The last OF Pulaski was on the battle ground
OF Brandywine. He aud his sweet Mary fell
ON the same field.