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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26
they rspled that hsr had e.d in abundance bu. .w

lead they replied that they Iced abundance but was no.
spplied 70 such use. IN, l.,
In reply 10 The question a. production OF silk In
Japan that the cultivation for home WA sil
going and the production could be largely increased
trade with other nations demsnded Il. =,
AZ the evening drew h Close II deemed advisable
thai detailed seres Of inquiries should be presented m
writing which the Ccmutee Of the Chamber would make
full replies and also Eubnt questions their part which would
elicit Information regarding the trade and OF Japan
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26

AccIprST TO THE STEAMBOAT Thomas POWELL
On Saturday night, about 6 o'clock, as the Thomas
Powell was on her way to Poughkeepsie, and when
near PeekskiI her shaft broke The passengers were
transferred to another boat, and were LANDED al 'ne
regular places. The Thomas r. way no" ruu' ~
the place Of the Powell. The damage 10 the steamer
with the attending expenses, VIII pro0aoiy reao"
4ln0
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26
Roller Explosion.

BURNING OF A PACKET-FOUR PERSONS MISSING
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Monday, June ., 1860.
The steamer Ben Lewis, Memphis and st. Louis
packet, exploded her boiler and was burned near
Cairo. this morning. Capt Holmes, Ransom Harris,
second clerk; Arthur Sbesrer, second engineer; and
Frank Devlin, steward, missing. p s. Marshall,
first clerk and - McGnnis, engineer, We're slightly
scalded
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26

Tn GRTAr EAsrERS.-By the Bremen steamship
Eew-York, from Southampton 18th inst, arrived yes
terday, We have received communication ron mr.
M. Murphy, the New-York pilot who is 70 onng toe
Grem Eastern into this port, that che would positively
sail from Southampton on the 18th, at pm
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26
ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE NETWORK.

The screw.s.eamship New-Y'rk, from Southampton
on the 18Th of June arrived at this port yesterday.
Her dates are the came as those by the Melta pub
lished Yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26
FRANCE.

The PdHs SAYS: an
"The Council Of State examined to-day the Stratus
Consa the subject % the Ration OF Savoy and
Nice.
"Tbis SsnotHs C0ssaltg win probably be pre- snted
10 the Senate tn-morpw. IrAuee viii take ,css sioa
Of Savoy ana Aite On Jnns Ia t p
\ paIih cotls spOHteif u 1ft Tines AVA.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26

IsJCRIp on THE RiILRokD.-A man named Thomas
Uoossv ,bos family resides the OF Franklin and
Para sene Brooklyn, foaad o hs rs7osd tack abort
QUO lie WI OF Fast SeSYark, yesterday gth Tia d NJ sc-
,rrd n n nv, ,no,gn how h. sustained tn Injury lie
in ~ by tic down tsn and conveyed q W. Logg ''i'rd
Ito r'f.L
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26
weather Report.

81 JOHy's, Y. r., Monday, June . I3bD.
-xx-,-s A " weather very fine thermometer 20.
Ths westher st the Cape Il clear; wind W.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-26

sec Kisa,k pags
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

1t will be seen by our Desmoines cores.
pondence that the House has amended the
Senate concurrent resolution for adjournment
so as to adjourn on the 9th inst.
"A stringent and, with some slight moditi-
cations, very good Railroad Law has been
introduced by Senator Wilson. Some such
enactment as this is urgently needed by the
people Of this State. :
The House has passed the bill providing foE
county government by Board of Supervisors,
and it seems likely to become a law.
The Coppock affair has been again before
the Senate. We think our grave legislators
can spend their time more proftably than in
discussing this matter. Every unprejudiced
man is satisfied that Gov. Kirkwood did just
right, and that he is not responsible for the
escape of Coppock, since Camp was the first
man to publicly announce his failure to obtain
reauisition, not only in Desmoines, but in
this city. Camp has blundered in his duty as
an officer about as badly as those who made
out his papers in the Old Dominion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

SALT LAKE No. 2.--The papers contain q
remarkable story about an immense salt
lake in Lower California, hitherto unknown
to civilized people. 1t is said TO be one
hundred miles in length and twenty-five in
width, and besides salt, contains guano is
lands, which will produce atleast &c, 900 tons
The mouth of the river leading to this lake
is said to be near the 9th parallel of lati-
tude. Deer, swine, goats and rabbits are
alb bundant in the country. The same birds
are seen that are found In Upper California.
The country is very sterile, and totally un-
tit for habitation. Indians have died there
of hunger. These statements may be correct
and they may not.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

TIE PENNSYLVANIA CoNvENTIoN.-A dele
gate to the late Pennsylvania Peoples State
Convention writes the Philadelphia North
american that, in what purports to be the
official account, the proceedings of the Con-
vention were seriously misrepresented. The
Convention, after a fierce and bitter debate,
voted Mr. Cameron to be the choice of Penn
sylvania, by 81 yeas to 80 nays, five delegates
not voting, on account of their instructions,
which forbade the expression of any prefer
ences. The delegates for each congressional
district were empowered to select delegates to
the national convention, except when the
people had already elected, as the case in some
districts, and with the proviso that the dele
gates of every district might refer the choice
to the people. Only four opposed this plan,
and so 13 districts named delegates, two of
whom had been previously elected by the
people. The instruction to vote as unit for
Mr.. Cameron was also limited to the delegates
chosen by the convention.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

DEATH OF A GlPsY KINa.-Owen Stanley
King of the Gypsies, died on Tuesday last
at Oxford, near Madison, Ind. His remains
were brought here yesterday by his eldest
son, and his nephew, Henry Werten, and
deposited in tho public vaults at Woodland
Cemetery, where they will remain for a
month or two, when be will be inferred by
the side of his wife, who was buried at
Woodland. Joshua Small, Harry Small,
Powers Small, and about forty others were
present at his death, and among them his
children, grandchildren &c. All persons,
in any part of the world, who desire to attend
the burial, and who may wish to know the
time of interment, and other information in
regard to the deceased, should write to Geo.
Lane, Dayton, O., who will give the desired
information. The gypsies are now in winter
quarters near Madison, Ind. = Dayton
Empire. sT1 1i Fa@ sa,t3-%7'I aesf'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

III DouaLAs' Pos1r1oN. - No sensible man
doubts that Douglas is ready to submit tho
whole question of the right to carry slavery
into the Territories to the very tribunal that
has already expressed the opinion in favor Of
such a proposition. The Democrats Of the
fire-esting disunion school are satisfied with
his position, which is an evidence that the
man whom they kicked out of their ranks,
two years ago, has made to them pledges to
produce that feeling of satisfaction.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

A LUCKY L1rERA1EUR.-It is said that
J. Milton Sanders, who formerly resided
here, has disposed Of his celebrated Water
Gas Patent for the United States and Terri
tories for the sum Of $3.50, 900 and has sold
his right in Cuba for 100000. He has
now applied for q patent in England, and
in other countries, and if he should succeed
he will be the richest man ID tthe United
States. s.-Dsyton Empire: n oivsTq aaT d'
The gentleman above referred to is q
brother of the editors of the Davenport
Gazette. We congratulate him on his
good fortune ij797Ia1 ~. ID :-1i.. .,'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

DEMOCRATIC GREED FOB OFFICE. - The
postmaster at Racine, Wisconsin, was in his
coffin, but unburied, when at least hundred
hungry aspirants sprang up for his place.
Expresses were dispatched to Milwaukee,
Kenosha, and other places, to procure help
for particular candidates. Letters of recon.
mendation, endorsements of political ortho.
doxy, statements of services rendered,
afidavits of fidelity to the powers that be,
and divers other instrumentalities, were, with
all possible haste, put in requisition, and the
army Of place-men has started for Washington
to besiege the department for the $4,000 gift
it now has at its disposal. eF. O., r~s,9T ii
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

Is DEMOCRACY PRo-SLAvERY Pin view of
the fact that the great power Of the Democratic
party lies in the South, and that the control
ling wing of the party favors slavery, and
seeks to extend it into and protect it in the
Territories, we are forced to the conclusion
that the Democracy are pro-slavery. The
declarations of most of the Democratic leaders,
both North and South, in favor of slave
code, and the acquiescence Of the masses,
confirms US in this belief. In addition to
this, the action of Democratic Territorial
Governors, endeavoring to prevent the people,
through their proper representatives, from
abolishing slavery, is further evidence. The
Legislature of Nebraska passed bill prohibit.
ing slavery in that Territory, and Gov. Black
vetoed it. The Kansas Legislature enacted a
similar law, and, on the Oath, Gov. Medary
returned it to them vetoed? What, we ask,
is all this for, if not to establish slavery?
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

NEW REMEDY FOR CHoLRRA.-A Baptist
missionary writes from Langoon, Burmah,
to the Rochester Democrat, that the ohole-
ra is prevailing there but is successfully
treated by incubation with quassia. orl An
iDcision is made in the breast or back of
the patient and extract of quassia put in
If tried in season, this novel application
seldom fails Of efecting cure.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

CoM1Na TO ITS SENsEs.--The Iowa City
Reporter, a leading Democratic organ, having
become disgusted with the base charges of
''extravagance trumped up against the
Republicans, during the last canvass in this
State, advises the taking of stand, during
the ensuing canvass, on the National princi-
pies which divide the two parties. Itcondemns
also the senseless clamor of the minority in
in the Legislature for "retrenchment and
REFORM" by which they are endeavoring to
warp and stunt the growing interests of the
State r.r H..
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

An OLD GAvzL.-The gavel used by the
Masons on the occasion of the Inauguration
OF Mill's Statue of Washington, few days
ago, at the Federal Capital, was used by
Washington himself in laying the corner.
stone Of the Capitol, on the 18th day
September, 1898. .r -.. sga
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

A HERo.--Arthur French, mate of the
lost Pacific steamer Northerner, leaves an
old mother at St. John, New Brunswick, and
wife and three children in California
His last word before he strangled in the
surf, were 81 have as much to live for a. any
man, but my life belongs to those passea-
pa-o
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

UsURY IN M1NNEsoTA.-Not wishing to
be longer bsnkrupted by excessive interest,
the Legislature of Minnesota has lately pass.
ed law making z per cent. the legal rate.
and forbidding any interest on special con-
tracts, above 10 per cent.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

p@ The Cincinnati Commercial says tits
remarkable fact that Mr.. Douglas is most
powerful in his party in the States where that
party is weakest and that he is weakest in
the party where it is strongest.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

a. Andrew j. Donelson, of Tennessee,
C'the latter named gentleman" Of the Fillmore
ticket, in 1867 has resurrected himself, and
declares for John Bell for President. He
looks upon the present Administration as
even worse than its predecessor, and says he
despairs Of purifying the Democratic party 50
as to make its ascendancy safe or useful for
the country II a., ,--fsoh n,i4 qCe, ,.3;f;,ro
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

KAssas.-The bill abolishing slavery in
Kansas has passed both branches of the
r.pislature, by the requisite two-thirds vote
over Gov. Medary's veto.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

~ A good story is told of two United
States Senators-one from Maine and the
other Georgia. During one session Of Con.
gress, while both were in Washington, thew
were, one day, engaged in conversation on
the LORDS prayer when the one from Maine
offered to bet five dollars that his brother
Senator did not know it. The bet was ac :.
cepted and by agreement he was to- repeat
it, and he accordingly commenced as fol-
lows:
O.. "Now lay me dswn to sleep,
7 pray thee, Lord, my soul TO keep, u III
iF =. If should die before wake, - .., .,,
.g pray thee, Lord, my soul to take"
swell, I declare" said the Manner, 81 did
not think you knew it," whereat he handed
him the five dollars! 5its5Up sG5 10 -Hsi7 a%i.a
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

ANOTHER STREToH.--It is announced that
the last rail is laid from St. 10. to Atehin-
SOD, Kansas. The cars were to be running to
Atchinson by the first of March. The running
ii meto st. Louis will be 17hours. a ff1
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

. ~The Washington Constitution heads
an article, designed to beosevere upon the
Republicans, with-.'Give us Seward Or give
ms Death" Itsubstitutss Seward for liberty,
which is not inappropriate under the circum-
stances a3;.e.. ~. .s.. nov, f.,,a, ~,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09
The Practice Act.

The Practice Act for civil causes, prepared
by Mr.. Darwin, one of the Commissioner!
appointed for that purpose, was, at our las
advices from Desmoines, discussed daily by
the Senate, in Committee of the Whole. Mr.
Darwin's Act is, in the main, but a perfection
of the old Code, and an adaptation of the Law
to the requirements ofthe present constitution
1t provides two or three reforms, however,
which are important. One is, that parties
may be witnesses for themselves, as is the
case in Ohio. Another is, that the plsadings
shall be verified-that is to say, whilst not
thereby becoming testimony, they must be
sworn to by the parties or their agents. 1t
is possible this reform will not be liked at first.
But it will be before long. 1t will prevent
much of this "eternal lying" in courts of
justice do away with all sham, frivolous,
humbug causes Of action or defense, and will
be the means, oftentimes, of saving much
expense which would otherwise be incurred.
Such are the universally admitted workings
of the principle where it has been adopted.
The act also makes similarity between law
and chancery practice. 1t provides, too, that
if party mistakes his jurisdction-that is,
if he brings his case by sait at law, and it
ought to have been commenced by bill in
chancery, or vics versa-he shall not, on that
account, be thrown out of court, but the case
shall merely be transferred to the proper
docket. These are the material reforms of
the Act, as we have been enabled to learn.
The Judiciary Committees of both branches
have passed upon the Act to the 18th chapter.
The amendments proposed are for the most
part verbal, and do not affect the spirit Of the
provisions, as originally prepared by Mr..
Darwin, who has given to this work much
study, great labor and thought. The esteem
in which his labors are held may be estimated
by the fact that a motion made by Clagget to
lay the Code on the table, in the House, was
voted down almost unanimously.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

ca The Englishmen are rejoicing in the
prospect Of cheap claret, and the English
women in the prospect of cheap silk, as it is
reported that. under the new treaty with the
French, the former will be charged onlv two
pence duty per. bottle, and the latter no dutv.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09
Murder.
BALTIMORE, Marcl

-. BALTIMORE, March 4.
A white boy, 20 years of age, deliberately
murdered colored woman, this afternoon,
in the western part of the city, shooting her
in her own doorway.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

WMr. Andrew Curtin, the Opposition or
"People's Party candidate for Governor Of
Pennsylvania, was Secretary Of State under
Gov. Pollock, and is deemed man of ability
and an effective debater. He will, Of course,
be expected to canvass the State, and will do
it thoroughly. The election takes place just
four weeks prior to that Of President, and will
thence be contested with desperate resolution.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

a. A debating club in Worcester late
ly discussed the important question sswhether
ROSTERS knowledge of daybreak is the
result of observation or instinct"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

ca Rowing is recommended by the
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin as good ex-
ercise for ladies who wish to develop the
bust. Why not have called it robust ex-1
ercise, at once2 5dl rf ssstrr39 ss[gr9HJ
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

The CASE OF SrEvENs.-The N. Y. Post
states that petitions for sparing the life Of
Stevens, sentenced to death at Charlestown,
are IN circulation. 1t is said Gov. Letcher
has promised to give the subject his most
careful attention. Mr.. Sennott, the counsel
of Stevens, is actively engaged in the matter.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

a. The Democratic members of the
Washington Territorial Legislature have
nominated Gen. Harney for the Presidency
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09
Scattering

Mr.. Morris, of Illinois, asked to be, and
was excused from serving on the Committee
on Roads and Canals. He criticised, unfav-
orably, the construction Of tho Standin g
Committee, and for his remarks he was call
ed to order from the Republican side. Mr..
Oolfax, from the Committee on Post Office,
reported a bill authorizing publishers to
print on their papers the, dates when sub
scriptions expire. Passed. The House ad-
journed till Monday
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

WThe Washington Star says that the
claim that Douglas has one hundred and three
votes secured for Charleston is nere brsg for
effect. It says he cannot, at the utmost, get
over eighty or ninety, and that these will be
piiven him only on the first ballot p 2o'oD :.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

vVMr. B., did You say Or did you not
say what said you said : because C., said
you never did esayawhst 1osaid you .'said.-
Now, it yousdid say that you didfnot say
what said you said then what did you say
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

w Among the items in the Congregational
Herald (Chicago) of Feb. Q, 1860, we find the
following: taso' aEow.5 gi'f
Gov. Lowe has brought suit, in the name
of the State of Iowa, against the State Of
Pennsylvania, for charging tonnage duty on
the freight that passes over the Pennsylvania
Central Railroad. 100 O. ..4a.tDa yalasy ~ 'tas
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09
The Texas Troubles.
WASHINGTON, March
[Reportsd for the Journal.]

AShlNGTON, WoICu feh
The letter, of Gov. Houston to the Presi-
dent has not been, but may soon be, made
public in reference to the resolution of both
branches Of Congress calling forinformation
in relation to the troubles along the Texas
border. 1t j. annouced that Gov. Houston,
among other things, represeuts the extension
of civil government and urges immediate
succor and indicates his intention to call out
volunteers in sufficient force to pursue and
vanquish the enemy to tn, fullest ex'ent.--
Il is known from the latest Texan dates that
he is vigorously pressing his plans to the
letter. A reply has been sent by the Pres
ident, who, there is reason to believe, is op-
posed to this course, as our affairs with Mex
leo are in . ersditable condition and as
orders have been dispatched for the march
ing of large bodies of troops to the frontier.
and tho instructions are of such character
as to accomplish the object contemplated
without unnecessary delay.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09

So THEY Go!-The Dutch Government has
abolished and swept away the last vestige of
slavery from its possessions. On the Goth of
September last, the barbarous institution
ceased to exist in the Dutch East Indies, and
the work of emancipation was complete. So
they go!---one nation after another does away
with the whole system of human servitude as
at war with the light and spirit Of the age.
And, what is singular, even the despotls'm,s
take the same course as the liberal govern
ments. When will these United States, this
glorious land of liberty and light, stand pre-
pared to act as literally as the proud
monarchies Of Russia and Brazil in this great
e;H.,-..nation? w.. l,.,.,.e, a,l- 3. 5Dyt
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-03-09
Congress.

Feb. 291.-In the Senate, we presume,
Mr.. Seward made his contemplated speech
in favor OF the immediate admission of Kan.
sas into the Union, but the telegraph having
refused to work part OF the day we have
no report of it.
Mr.. Ruf6n, of N. O., notified the House
that bis name had been accidentally omit
ted in the ballot for Printer. He had voted
for Glossbrenner, and his vote had not been
recorded. The effect of this discovery was
to nullify Mr.. Ford's election as Printer, and
the House proceeded to a new ballot, but
without definite result. ''''D'. ~.
March 2d.-There was nothing of general
Importance in the Senate. ''
In the House, Mr.. Ford, of Ohio, was
again elected Printer, the election being a
sure thing this time. The following was the
LII
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-10-10

The October atlantic. - This valuable, We
night almost say, Invaluable magazine, is upon
our table. The Professors story, by o. w.
homes, increases in interest The delineation
o. Elsie Venner, borders upon the supernatural,
OUT has absorbing power. The father is almost
100 good for this world HawthOrn's Homes
nd haun's Of Burnes, with certain bIemishes,
"a which he exaggerates the shortcomings of
me roet Is in 6ne taste Rev. T w. Higgin-
sons Theodore Parker, ascends to the ambitious
eulog'stlc standard of Wits Patrick Henry, but
warm earnest and ingenious.
:. u Writers poem-The Summons-is
striking and 6ne.
Inc coming election" is strong and sensible.
'ae New Cinderella is sweet picture of
Aanoie domestic life, worth more than sentiment,
1ddactic grneraH,ies.
'se ieeoerss, Is a marked piece Of description.
things are good in it.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-10-10

CoyyscrrGT-The Douglasites of Connect
eat lave been asked to :" fuse with the Brcck-
oridge men. The State Committee say they
are not at liberty to entertain the PROPOSE
tion.r Whereupon the Hartford Times says
There can now be no hope of a union
Upon the heels of this rejection, the Douglas
men issue an address denouncing the other fac
ton as TRAITORS" boilers" dc.