Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-01-27
NUMBER OF Hoes SHIPPED FROM WAsu,so

NuMBsR OF Hoes SHIPPED FROM WAsHixG
roM--the Washington Prs. of the 96th iuss
gives the following statistics Of the number Of hoga
shipped by railroad from that place during The
season just closed
"hr VIM. A. Brawner, agent Of s. o. Butler
Muscatine, informs that there have been shipped
for that gentleman at this place, $3.50 hogs-s7ss
bought by 7. n. Snodgrass, and 1892 by Calvin
Craven. These hogs were all bought in Washing
ton county, and for which some $50 900 we're paid
lout Meefe informed that Mr.. Butler contemplatss
pdng AZ pens and scales at this place next season.
for TIE accommodation, of an increased business
with the pork raisers Of this county.
"Mr. James Dawson, who has been buying hogs
for J. H. Duuning of Muscat,ne, shipped from this
place 1855 hogs for which about 800 900 was ps id
out Less than half Of these were bought in this
county the remainder, mostly in Keokuk and Ma
haska counties. In addition to the above, Ray /
King, OF sigourney, shipped at this point for s. O.
Butler 1900 hogs aud other parties for Chicago and
| elsewhere 500 more-making the total number OF
hogs shipped from Washington over $1,000. This
does not indicate however the entire pork crop Of
the county, and we have means at prese mt of as
certanng that fact Last year it was about IL 900,
and we are assured it will considerably overrun
that number this ysa. The indications are that the
hpgscrop will be yet more largely increased next
year. With the return Of good times the unbound
Cd resources of Washington county will begin to
b developed" SIS @,& & g.
Hon. HORACE GREELRY.-A telegraphic
dispatch from Mr.. Greeley, at Galesburgh, ILL.,,
has been received by the Chairman of the Lecture
Committee Of the Literary Institute, assuring him
that he viii be in this city BY the train from the
East to-morrow. His lecture here to morrow eye.
ming promises % draw az imnsnse crowd, net only
of the town people but also from the surroundug
country. The subject Of Mr.. Grssley's discourse
"Western North America"-is we'll chosen, as it
embraces the field Of his recent travels and explor
atoms and will afford citizens an opportunity of
hseang from his own lips his impressions of Pixies
Psak and California. Mr.. Greeley is competent to
give a safe opinion relative to the condition and
prospects of the localities to which public inquiry 10
again most eagerly directed Daily, yesterday. 2s.
THE BANK AFFAR.-The recent trouble.
with the Branch Of the State Bank, at this place
continues to furnish the theme for conversation in
financial circles. We have been censured for not
laying the facts before TIE public. when in truth it
is utterly impossible, on aeeount Of the conflicting
reports current for to ASCERTAIN the facts. 1t is
boldly asserted by that upon investigation the
late officers will be found guilty Of gross miscOn-
duct in their application Of tn. funds of the Bank,
but we hope for their honor and for the credit OF
our city. that they may be able to clear up these
charges. Their securities are amply able and are
willing to make good all losses to the Bark through
them. Till the proposed investigation takes place
we forbear making any extended comments on the
subject. @ E @
ACQUITTED Tho trial of Dr.. b. w.
Thompson and Adam Reuling. Of this place, and
W. Z. Patterson and his wife. of the opposite side
of the river, charge Of iufauticde, terminal
ed at Rock Island yesterday by the acquttal of the
accused. The testimony was submitted to the jury
without argument on either side, who in . very
ew minutes returned . verdict of "Not Guilty "
This result was confidently anticipated by the &C.
cused and their friends. They were heartily vel.
coined on their return homo BY the train this
orenoon.-DaAy, 24ts.
5yis7s Donation Party.
His friends and congregation, and all who fee
donation party at the house of the Rev. Charlie
" Oodhouse, corner of second and Mulberry street
lover the Post Office, on Tuesday evening, Jan
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