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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

MuRDRR IN ST.. LoUIs.-The st. Louis
papers of last Friday give an account Of
another murder which took place in dance
house in that city. A man named James
Clancy was stabbed to the heart, and died
Immediately.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

RoBBlkG CONTRIBUTION Box.-We saw
in the Raveona Democrat few weeks since
the fact mentioned that at donation party
given for clergymen of that place, thirty
dollars of the funds contributed were stolen
from the contribution box. The Burlington
HaaokNye gives similar case, in which q
stranger at donation party stepped up to
the treasurer and handing out ten. said he
would contribute five dollars. The lady
treasurer gave him back five dollars, which
OF course was good money, but the ten dol
lar bill was q counterfeit.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

eVe fancey, the leader Of the Secession.
lists, is native Of Troy, N. Y. HIS mother
subsequently married Rev. DR.. Beman, Of
Troy, and the queer freaks as told of that
lady, would fill volume. Yancey was sent
to Williams College, but no college could
hold him, and the Faculty were glad to get
rid Ct him. Yanaey, in South Carolina, shot
his uncle dead, and was imprisoned for the
act fifteen months, and then was sent to
Congress, where he fought bloodless duel
With Mr.. Clingman.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

Nor RRPREsENTRD.-The late Fossil Con-
vention at Baltimore claimed to represent the
National Union party, par excellence, and
vet, beside the fact that several States were
represented by bogus delegates, the States of
Michigan, New Hampshire, California, Ore
gon and Wisconsin were not represented at
all
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

|; ~ A bill passed the House of Repre-.
sentatives at Warrington, the other day,
declaring the Territorial legislation of Mexico
establishing and protecting Slavery in that
immense region, null and void. The bill
cannot pass the Democratic Senate, however,
because that party is welded to Slavery.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

Nor FAlLuRE.-The Louisville Journd!
says that although the Charleston Conven-
ton was failure in one very important
respect, yet in another respect it was the only
really successful Democratic National Con-
vention that has ever been held in this coun-
try. 1t faithfully represents the National
Democracy! Heretofore, the party has been
divided whilst the Conventions have been
harmonious; now, for the first time in the
history Of Democratic juggling, the Conven-
ton honestly reflects the condition OF the
party. The consequence is what we all see,
terrific explosion. One atom of honesty
1--WE beg pardon if we overstate the quantity
has shattered the Democratic National Con.
vention, as one drop of poison shattered the
tabled Venetian glass. The two things appear
to be absolutely and fiercely antagonistic
To tell the truth, that is the notion we have
ALWAYS had of them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

DTwenty five States will be represented
in the Chicago Convention; and the Rspub-
licans will elect their nominee in November,
if they even carry but two thirds of the Presi-
dental Electors of the States thus represented
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

Nh. CALEB CusH1Na.-This gentleman has
returned from Charleston in very bad odor
The Boston HsraM, Democratic organ, asks
"who has the baseness to vote for O. Gushing
Is . nominee for the Presidency" who, il
proceeds further in no mild style to charac.
terize as "puling sucking Of Democracy"
and - man appraised from the slough Of
political chicanery." This is painful do
nestle broil.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18
Commercial.
WEEKLY REVIEW.
MuscATlNR, Thursday, May l

MuscArlNE, Thursday, May l7-P.x.
The weather, this week, has been favora-
bic to wheat in the ground but the corn
will suffer should we not have rain soon.
There has been slight falling of 10 the
price of wheat and corn, during the week,
the prices having been run up, last week, by
lively competition among our home buyers.
Potatoes are very dull at prices quoted
below; butter plentier, with slight reduc-
ton in price; eggs scarce and firm IS quoted
below; vegetables not very plenty, and
prices exorbitant.
| Wequote:
Wheat-Spring, 92@95c.
! Winter, none in market.
| Fleur-Spring wheat $59$5, so.
Corn meal, 40@50c p bushej.
Corn, in ear, s2@34c, shelled $50.
Oats-33c.
Barley, $4,000.
Rye, 623c. :*rs
Beans, 81.
Potatoes -20@25c.
Apples dried 1926.
Hay-.timothy, $500 prairieJs4; Hun.
xarian, $3.50 per ton.
Eggs, &c.
Butter, 10@l2c. 4
Smoked ham, sugar cured, lIal23s.
Shoulders. 8alOc
Clear sides, lo@l2}c
Lard 123c.
I hides greer, 5as; dry flint, 194@lso.
Lumber, $l0a$s0 per 1000 feet.
Brown sugar S@9c; crushed 12o
olanGed lo4c, refined, white, 11}e.
Molasses = plantation SOC, s. H. 60.
Belcher's 81, kegs $6,oO@$6,50.
Oofee-l4@l43c.
Nails-ass. So 1904.
Rice &c.
oo@s3.
Seeds. - Timothy $l.75@$2,25 D bu..
clover $5@6, kentucky Blue grass $3.50.
~ hensusky Red.Top $3.50, Hungarian grass
RAGS 2(M21e
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

wThe Quadrennial Address Of the Dish.
ops ofthe NJ. E. Church, to the present Gener
al Conference, states that since the Conference
of 1856, eleven, who were members oft, have
died. The tendency of the Annual Confer
ence to multiply colleges and seminaries
beyond the capability Of the Chuch to support
them is remarked on and reprehended. The
prosperity Of the Sunday Schools of the
denomination affords ground for congratula
ton and encouragement, since the increase
in the number Of schools has bepn 1900, in
teachers 2e, 900, while there are 154, 600 more
scholars in attendance than there were at the
time Of the last Conference. Tho Church
property is estimated at $2l 900, o0o-a gain
of $4,000, 900 in two years. The address
reprehends the negotiation Of appointments
of pastors by the Churches in advance, touch
es but lightly On the Slavery question, and
favors the introduction Of Lay Delegates into
General Conference.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18
The REPORTED DEATH OF CONSUL HAIR

The REPORTED DEATH OF Consul HARRIS
The reported death Of Townsend Harris is
entirely discredited at Washington. 1t orig
mated, no doubt, in the fact that Mr.. Harris
was dangerously i'll at Jeddo, two weeks be.
fore Commodore Tatnall left Japan. The
rumor reached TIE seaport, fourteen miles
from Jeddo, that he was dying, but he recov-
cred, and iev days before leaving Commo-
dore Tatnall spent several hours in bis COM
pany. He was then in good health and
spiris.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18
Defalcatio1A Of the POstMaster of
New York CITY.

DefalcatioM Of the Postmaster of
New York City.
It has just been discovered that Isaac V.
Fowler, Postmaster Of New York city, is =
defaultsr to an enormous amount, variously
estimated At from e76, 900 to $2Oo, 900. The
attention Of Postmaster General Holt had
been called to the matter some two weeks
ago; but, owing to Mr.. Fowler's absence at
Charleston, it was found impossible to obtain
the necessary statements, and it was only by
the most peremptory acquisitions that they
were procured after his return, and then but
partially and at intervals. For some reason
or another, yet to be explained, no satisfacto-
~ statement Of their accounts could be pro-
cured from the Office of Dr.. Tate, 9Th Auditor
Of the Treasury, where they were not adjusted
until Friday last, and finally upon the per-
sonal and absolute demand of the Postmaster
General. How far this defalcation may be
traced back is not yet known positively,
because the information ID still imperfect and
the Department is disinclined to communicate
what it knows. The law emphatically requires
the Sixth Auditor to report to the Postmaster
General whenever . Postmaster defaults in
the payment Of his balances on closing his
accounts. No report Of any kind was made
in this case, and Mr.. Fowler has been allowed
to 60 along for many months, as if his office
was properly conducted. This extraordinary
development will form source of immediate
inquiry for Congress. When Mr.. Holt
detected this defalcatien to his own satisfac-
ton, he submitted the matter to the President
and,required Mr.. Fowler immediate removal.
The whole deficiency is said to have occurred
under the administration of President Pierce
Its being made known at the present time il
alleged to be Of = political nature, ant
Immediately connected with the proceeding
of the Charleston Convention. The presen
bondsmen Of Mr.. Fowler are George Law ant
Gustavus A. Conover; but as the defalcatior
occurred under former administration, befor'
they became his bondsnen, it is contendet
they are not liable.
The defalcation was attributed to various
causes, but it was generally believed that
great portion Of it was spent in 1856, to carr.
the State Of Pennsylvania for Buchanan. h
was then and has since been liberal to faul
in the political contributions. 1t was unde,
his patronage and in his rooms that tn
celebrated New York Herald meeting wal
held, at which an immense fund was raised
lust previous to the Presidential election, and
Mr.. Fowler was among the most liberal.
1t is said that some of Mr.. Fowler friends
rendered the deficits ascertained up to Satur
day, but Mr.. Holt said it would be compound
ing the felony. tits confidently stated that
fund was raised to get him out of the country
and he has gone. He admitted having used
part of the money, but charged subordinate'
| with tho main loss, while conceding his owl
responsibility for the whole. His persona
friends think it is about as we'll that he ha!
escaped arrest, as had he been taken int
custody, he would, beyond doubt, hav'
committed suicide.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

THs FEpERAL DsBr.-The debt Of the q.
8. Government is now $e5, oo0, 900. When
came into office there was sur.
plus in the Treasury Of 924,o0o,0o9.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18
~ The Niger question won't down, br

~ The Niger question won't down, but
keeps popping up en- all occasions both South
and North. There is now wide. spread agita
ton and great excitement over the troublesome
chattel IN the good old North State. The
non-Slaveholders, in their natural desire te
regulate their own affairs in their own way
insist upon taxing this privileged constitu.
tional property" at the same rate with other
property, while the shareholders, with due
regard for their own special interests and
oligarchic privileges, contend for the exemp-
ton of their human chattels from bearing
the burdens of taxation.
The aristocracy of the South, like arist,c-
racy the world over, have thus far evaded the
payment of their due proportion of taxes,
but the ultra ground recently taken by them
in regard to the peculiarly sacred character
Of their right of property has aroused the
people to demand that they shall, henceforth,
pay taxes on thsir property.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

Republican State Convention.

DssxoIx.s, Iowa, March %, 1860.
Pursuaut 70 vote of . majority Of the under
dRnsa Committee, the REru1LlcAxs OF Iowa will
assemble by their delegates In State Convention, ct
Iowa CRY, on WEDNESDAY, 2sD DAY OF NAY, 1860,
at 10 o'clock 4: n, for the nomination of State
O@ceEs, to be elected ct the Novsmbce election Of
this year, for the nomination Of Presidential elect.
ors, and foz the transaction of oil other business
which may come before the Convention.
Il 10 also called for the purpose Of ratfying the
nominee and platform of The NA1loxAL Rzlu8ll-
CAR CONVENTION to DO held at Chicago On the 10th
Of May.
The ratio of representation will b one delegate
for esch one hundred votes or fraction thereof e.
the last State election. j. A. KASSON, Chm.
R: LIB. cIAskz, Mt. Pleasant
G. Z. sFoNs Council Bluffs.
wv. LouaRnDaH, Oskaloosa.
THOMAS DRUNNoND, Vinton.
A. B. +. HILDRRTH, st. Charles City.
J. n. NlwcoMB, Bloom6el cid.
Wy. H. BTalLow, Sioux City.
JAMES IHoRIHafoN, Davenport!
d. A. WHTsE, Dubuque.
L. L. Pease, Fl. Dodge.
Republican Congressional Con.
veMtion.
This Republicans of the Second Congregational
District Of Iowa are requested to meet in Oonven
ton, BY their delegates, in Iowa City, on Thurs
day, the a4tn day Of May, A. D. 1860, for the
purpose Of nominating q candidate for Congress
Tor This District, and trAnsacting other necessar
business.
The ratio Of repre- sentation will be one delegat,
Tor every 100 votes Tor fraction thereof exceeding
one half cast for Samuel J. Kirkwood at he lat
election. HUGH J. CAMPBELL, Muscati ne,
&c. STONE, Iowa oity,
JOSEPH ROBSON, West Union,
s: J. W. TABOR, Independence,
Congrs ssional Cent. Com.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

90 The multitude at Liverpool took the
horses from the cab in which Tom Savers
was seated and drew him in triumph to the
hotel. This substitution Of asses for horses
was very appropriate to the occasion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

The ANTEoRDENrs OF SENIOR WADR,-Ber
Wade, the Ohio Senator, spoken of as a can.
didate for President at Chicago, is Just six.
ty years old, and worked with barrow and
spade on the Erie Canal. His father was a,
Concord, Lexington and Bunker Hill,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

o. The New York Post of the Sd says
that two counterfeiters have been arrested
ut Elnira, N. Y, and that startling develop
ments are in progress, showing connection
with the arrested parties of men holding
prominent positions in various railroad and
banking offices whose characters now stand
unsullied before the public.
The men arrested are DR.. Graham, for
several years druggist in New York, aud
a Mr.. Finch, his brothor-in law. q drover.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

HYMN FOR THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Al
BALTIMORE. Toledo Blade suggests tina,
the Democracy, on opening their adjourned
Convention at Baltimore, on the 18th Of
June, join in singing the following stanza
from one of Watts hymns: i.as
So when . raging fever burns,
We shift from side to side BY turns;
But 'tis poor relief We gain,
f. change the place but keep the pain.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18
FIRST DAY.

TIE Locusrs.-The seventeenth year To-
Gusts are expected to make their appearance
during the last days Of the present month,
if it should continue to be as warm as it
has been thus far. In 1913, when they
made their last visitation, the few forming
the first detachment persisted by cold snap
about the 20th of May, and the main body
kept out OF sight until the Sd of June, when
they commenced their work of devastation.
The grubs will come forth from their subter-
ranean abodes some pleasant evening, and
attach their old shells to some object, the
flies escaping before sunrise. Thenceforward
there will be a grand concsft G. instrumental
music by millions of performers all over the
country at no other cost than severe whole
sale pruning of the trees.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18

10 1t is proposed at Richmond to call a
Democratic State Convention for she full
and explicit instructions to the Virginia
Delegates upon the course to be pursued
Virginia would thus be enabled to take her
assigned place at the head of the Southern
States, by leading off in the ultimatum to
tne North. Besides, Gov, Wige's friands
favor the plan in the hope that it may i'm.
prove lis own chances for the Southera
Nomination. . 90.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-24
University of Louisiana,
LAW DEPARTMENT.

IyHE LECTURES In this Department will commence on the Sc
eond MONDAY Of November lsO and continue until the hs'
Monday APRIL 1861 They viii embrace the various branches
fine Civil Law Common Law and Of Equity Admiralty
Commercial International Constitutional law, and the Juris
prudence Of the United Lectures will be delivered by
four Professors
Hon THEODORE H. McCALEB Ii d. Professor oil Admiralty ana
international Law.
RANDALL HUNT Professor Of Commercial and Criminal Law and
the Law Of Evidence.
CHRISTIAN ROsELIUs H. D., Professor Of Civil Law.
ALFRED HRNNEN Professor Constitutional and Common Law
and Equity Jurisprudence.
No city the United States has the advantages which New Or
leans for the ready and perfect requirement OF the Mod
Coed Board be obtanee cheap here AZ In
any other large city In the Union.
All communications be addressed 10 the Dean Of the faeu
ty, at New Orleans. kNDELL HUNT,
-grn OF the Faculty.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-24

THE PAM CoNcEEr-We regret thai We have not space
90 do than barely alude the splendid concerts
the African Church Monday and Tuesday nights. They
u an respects among the su aud delight
fu given IN this CITY Patt sang goyOu>y and
enthusiastically apflluded aud eserd by the audience
Tue male voices toe, very superior and StrakOsch
With bis inmiiabe manifestation, ofcOurse could not fail
% give the mos genuine pleasure the large and brilliant
Assemba ages. All vii De gratfed we kuov, TO learn
thai Mr. SIakoseh has consented 10 give two en-
ter.ainmen before leaving the eity-Thursday aud Fri
day nights THIS sil afford many who have failed to
seats heretofore opportunity Of listening to the
charming htile songstress
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-24
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
BY ]. II. DIGGEs.


A LARGE AND COSTLs INVOICE OF GEN.
N UINE JAPANESE GOODS, TO Be SOLD on FRIDAY
MOANING MKT AT 10 o'oLOCK-Being part Of the entire
importation OF wetmore CTy den Co. York
selected by two ofthe In the above hous MAco and
the other cities In Japan without exception
goods ever Imported into III ~ They Of Cab
Ch,WChov oxes, 1anaks ohi 4, Goyes shaus Card
BoIes Toilet Cases Whiting SIS Ladies' wo work
rablss Cigar Css made Of Dambo magnificent Embroid
sns foF Fne Screens 0ttom 4c tSquertd Punch Bowls
Trays Dishes Bread Baskets esf k- Bottles With
Sc &c beautiful with gold i,er lrlad work
Tbs aqusth the ion CT scsdng water acids
Il Il Used the Porcelain egant sik sca Finger
Bows Bows and Arrows Ac, &C.
RIGA PORCELAIN WARE viz Punch Fowls Cup and sau.
Bowls Vases Plates hinges, Cdbby Cur Swimming Turtles
In curious gre Calabashes, &c Abe
painting e,egsn this china The goods
exhibition sroom No. So Main st. where the public Is
peiiy the ledes are isyied to call j. H. DI6GEs, huct
ID. " B.Crn, taesman. oe2l-h
1EO CaSRS SHOES BOOTS, &C., AT AUCTION
LOU TUESDAY the 3Oth nst commencing at Ia O'clock
We will Sell Mt our auction store,
100 Cases Shots Boots, &C.
Direct from toe manufacturers. comprising general and well
selected Mems WomeEr ChdTen wear adap
ted 10 tie present and approaching season.
ALSO,
Commencing precisely at ~ O'Clock we will sell
So Casese Wines and Liquors, represented to he Of
very superior qua ity.
Catalogues Of which will be ready Inspection day prior
the sale
TRIMS Under 800 cash; that months credit for
approved negO,iA' lie paper. DUNLOP, MoNcURE CO.,
os23-tds fAuctIoueera
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-24
RICHMOND FEMALENSTITUTE.

TUyHE seyen Session begins OCTOBER ls $780, and ends the
The Prosperity Of the session the
den In the make the more deserving Of the
Its Faculty Is large and It's buildings (which have ample
play ground attached are beanIay ~ ana eroagy inn-
prehensve and thorough $3.50.
The Eng ish course As VIII &c ss prominent
are taught amer the methods best adapted mental
sI,r,v conyrr.a,on i aso carefully attended TO-
The susca remains In charge Mr. CLAP and Mr.
Q. O. MERA has been added III
Chas H. Winston, M Jnv Of vA) President and Prof Of
Rev y. BurTows, b. D. Evidences OF Christianity.
james Leigh Jones' A NJ niv Of vA Mathematics and Ian
| n A. Lewis, NJ D., Natural Sciences
| Prof y. Emion (of PAris) French ,.v
senor Carlos O. Mera, Spanish and lnnan.
| Miss Mary L. Lenwieh Drawing, Painting Ae
Miss s p Royal English Branches
Miss Jane 3. stanard, Preparatory Department
Mrs. Ann q. Mallory, Preparatory Department
Miss Mary LathroP. prePArArIory pspaI,men1
O. O. MerA, Piano.
O. A. Ericsson, Guitar. - -
MAR intervals diving special attention to the Primary pupils
fERss SSE MONTH";
maI pAvable Oct l. 1850 emRlnder FEB. Is, 1851
English Tuition, Preparatory Depart cent. $50 %
English Tuition, Collegiate Department % %
Ancient and Modern Ian. uages eaeh........ 20 90
Music on Piano, with Vocal MUSIC 20 90 90
Music on Gni,aI .c,I,nr ',.'..''''''' =
Vocal Music alone, (tsken by All 10 classes) %
Drawing Needlevork, or Grecian Painting. 20 20 20 90
Board including everything except washing. %
A reduction sicS Of casJOaia 10 Miaisters.
" No extra charges.
-n case prOtacted sickness abduction will be made for
are members OF the Presidents family Money
their expenses should be deposited with him. and all lei
casOTuss containing full details may obtained the Book
stores BY APPneAtlOnt to the President N, no II ,,0rou
au6-dke2Km Richmond Va
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-24

SoUNns TO BE HEARD.-AG Who 20 70 the Fair GrOund-
lay may expect TO hear the inspiring music Of the
A-mory Band; an occasional shri whistle from one OF
the other Of the splendid stationary engines eShbite
b. ". J. Rlhm and Messrs ]. X Anderson x Co; a.
incessaut erogiug, cscsng and QulckHg, in the ath
cred department; ueighiug and brsying among tht
horses squeabug aud gJunting u the swine pens bel
loving and bleatug from The bOyues constant wbir
ing OF machinery aud other contributions TO an euver-
ig din, 70 say nothing Of the merry laughter aud loud
taking Of the men, and the musical prac OF the adies
Agricultural Fair is great institution" and what
may be is Objectionable leltures say "ssto per
p,txI."
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-24

between Nessrs Lyons and JohusOa, the Electors fcr
this District will take phce tonight the Club Houss
NJ. Lyons leading Oh seven O'Clock, precisely, and
speaking for an hour and halt Mr.. johnson will then
speak for the same length OF Tine and Mr. Lyons viii TO-
low in thirty minutes speech Mr. johnson closing the
discussion IN . rejOuder united 10 half an hour