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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Fort MOultrie Evacuated and
Burnt!

A dispatch received from Charleston, last
evening, states that Fort Moultrie was evacu-
ated and partially demolished by fire, on
Wednesday. All the cannon were spiked.
Col. Anderson and force changed their quar-
tiers to Fort Sumpter. 1t is supposed this
was done to keep the fort from falling into
the hands of the seccssionists. The Charles
ton people are said 70 be greatly excited and
indignant about it. r5
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
nav ofFasting and Prayer.

Boston, Dec. %.
Gov. Banks has issued proclamation for
a day of fasting and prayer for the Union,
to be observed on the 4th Of january, in
conformity with the proclamation Of the
President
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
PAY YOUR MILLINERY BlLls! -Al! persona

PAY YOUR MILLINERY iLis!-Al! persons
indebted to s. L. Wade are requested to be
ready to settle January 1st, 1861. --..
Those who were not ready to settle in
July, will please bear in mind their accounts
have been running nearly twelve months,
and must aaol0 be satisfactorily arranged.
Those who call and pay before that time
will save "dun" and greatly oblige
S. L. Wade.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

4 DROWNED. "A little son of Joseph Roth,
q Buriington, was drowned by skating into
an air hole on Sunday, 10th inst.
jan DELlvERY.-Two prisoners in the Fl.
Madison Penitentiary broke jail last week.
Their names are N. Dale and John Morton
A reward Of $50 is offered for their recov.
cry. f EH ~ EE #a
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
From Tennessee.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Dec, %.
An enthusiastic meeting was held here last
night to ratify the secession Of South Caro-
lima. Fifteen guns were fred. and the
Aoalnnchc Office and other buildings were
illuminated. s.s-a SIS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

CO Gentlemen owing me will please
remember that their accounts ougt to be settled
on or before the first day of January next.
would say that it is of great importance that be
able to collect The amount you owe me, aud hope
you will see to it that it is settled, if you arc
compelled to borrow the money to do so.
dsw1t, s. e. WaiCnER.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Seward says Secession is about
PLAYED Out.
New York, Dec. %.

NEW IUKk, DeC 1os
At the banquet Of the New England
Society, last evening, Senator Seward made
\ speech which occupied three-quarters Of
an hour in delivery, in which he discussed
in a style half amusing and half serious the
question of secession. He counseled mild,
1uiet and fraternal torbearance, and predict
ID that. as the secession feeling has been
rowing weaker ever since the 9th of Nov.
asst 90. within sixty days more, the whole
rouble will have passed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Fire.

BosToN, Dec. "a.
The Glenden Oil Mills and the old Glenden
Iron Works, in East Boston were destroyed
by fire this morning. Loss about $4,000;
TWO thirds insured
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

New YoRK. Dec. &c.
Stocks dull and lower-C. Il r 1. so, O.,
B. & Q. 6s, G. & G. 644, l. G. scrip Is, N.
Y. @. "a, O., g. & Q. SO, NJ. S9a, N. J. IA,
coupons 90.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

TCapt Montgomery, the ''bloody aboli-
zionist" Of Southern Kansas, lis about 40 years
of age, a native of KY, and a resident of Mo.
He is a member of the o. s. Pres. Church,
strictly moral and upright in his department
and dealings, and has the confidence and
support of a large majority of the people il
his section of territory. He is good pub
lie speaker, possesses much GOODNESS and
courage, and has notable faculty for secur
ing the confidence and control Of those as
ISOLATED with him. We learn this from a
gentleman who resides in southern Kansas
and is personally acquainted with Montgom-
cry The same gentleman, who has prac-
$siced law for some years in Judge Williams
District, says that his courts are perfect
shams -unmitigated mockeries of justice.
The Judge is strongly pro-slavery in his pro.
3clivities and it has been simply impossible
for Free State men to obtain Justice or re-
dress Of their grievances before him. Ju-
ries are packed, and in some cases major
ity of the jurymen had been engaged in the
identical stransaction which they are called
upon to Try. y Williams, by his foolish flight,
and his absurd stories, has made for him.
self very unenviable reputation. OsEa-j
loosa Herald ~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

t4y Great excitement was caused at Pitts
burgh OH Monday by the announcement that
United States Quartermaster Telafero was
negotiating for shipment from Allegheny Ar
sezel of seventy-eight guns to Newport
aear Galveston Island, Texas, and forty-six
to Ship Island near Dal;ze, the apparent
object being to strip all arsenals and place
guns where secessionists could get them.
A call for public meeting to consider
the matter was signed by men of all par
ties. The feeling against allowing gun to
be removed South is almost unanimous.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
of Railroad Property.

n EVANSVILLE, u: Dec. ~.
: The car repair shop of the Central Ohio
Railroad, situated in West GAINESVILLE, was
destroyed by fire last night Loss l0o,oOO.
Supposed to be the work Of an incendiary.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
From the South.

CHARLESTON, Dec. q.
A company of eighty men arrived from
Savannah yesterday, and rendered their SER
vices to the Government of the State in the
name of the 'Minute Men, or sons of the
South"
NASHVILLE, Dec. %.
The Patriot suggests the reference of the
National dissensions to conference Of the
Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates
Of the late canvass, thus securing an equal
representation Of each party.
NORFOLK, Va, Dec. %.
The secession feeling here is on the in
crease. Ashland Hall was again crowded
with citizens last night Disunion speeches
were delivered by Col. Grover and Gen. John
Tyler. The speeches were enthusiastically
Gen. Tyler concluded with the
expression - "Let the Union go to hell ~
which was received with loud and repeated
cheers
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

EAccording to the census returns, Ohio
will lose two members of Congress under
the next apportionment. Missouri will gain
two. Illinois will gain four and Iowa five.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Commercial.
WEEKLY REVIEW.

MuscATINz, Thursday, Dec. 27-P.
Weather pleasant for the season, and bust
ness brsking up again. The price of grain
has advanced DC this week, the range of the
market being from Is to Toe, with some sales
to-day, on account of competition, at 71(072cl
Pork is in good demand at $4.5O@$5,
dividing on 200 lbs.
The receipts Of grain and pork, this week,
are much increased over the average for the
past two months, and more cheerful feeling
is exhibited by both merchants and farmers.
Eastern exchange continues scarce and high.
1t is thought that, after Jan. LIST, it will be
plentier and easier, especially if the interest
on State stocks is generally paid.
We quite:
Flour-si@s4,5o.
Wheat-spung, 65070c.
whit none in market.
Corn meal, 3o@40c p bushel
Corn, in ear, 15@1Sc p 70 TBS.
Oats-12@l5c.
Barley, 25@ SOC.
Rye, 30933c.
Buekwheat, 35(Q4Oc.
Potatoes, l249l5c.
Onions-20(925c. --..
Live chickens 81 ,25@$1, so per doz.
Dressed Turkeys, 6@Sc per ID.
Apples - dried, $l,6j6$l,75. .....-
green, 75c9$l,25 per bu.
Eggs, 124@l5c.
Butter-l23c packed, and l5c fresh.
Smoked ham, sugar cured, l23al4c.
Shoulders, Gallo
CLEAR sides, lo@123c
Lard l23c.
Hay--timothy, $40; prairie, s4,5c@s5.
hides green, 3a@4c; sailed, 4(944c;
Lumber, SlOa$30 per1OO0 feet. ..-.-.
Lime by the wagon load 9O@$l p Dbl.
brown sugar - $3.50; crushed li3c;
clarified lo3c, refined, white, loac.
Molasses-plantatio AOc, S IL. 3S05O,
Belcher's 81, kegs S5,500$6,O0.
sors hum molasses-4O(@50c . gal.
Ooffee-l6@l7e.
Nails-ass. SO 50(G$3 IS.
Rice &c.
Live Stock cattla sa@$2,25
Rags 2924o.
New fork, selling PEI Ct
Philadelphia, - IL
Boston, IL
Baltimore, IL
Chicago, J
st. Louis, currency
st. Louis. bankahle funds Il
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

Ell In the olden time they had but seven
wise men. Now, take men at their own
valuation, and you won't find half thas num-
Der of fools. -ansss sfs a 75ss8 ia'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

CT 1t is said thst words hurt nobody,
nevertheless, Sampson jawsd thousand
Philistines TO death.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28

EFor the best stoves, etc, a. he@orest
prices, go 70 TIE "Musoatne Stove store.'
See Advertisement.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Movement Of TROOPS.

DOSToN, DeC' 70.
Three hundred men were yesterday sent
from the Charlestown Navy Yard, by special
train, to join the ship-of-war Macedonia, at
Portsmouth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
Boy DrOWaed.

SAcKErr's HARBoR, Dec. %.
Three boys fell through the ice, while
skating on the Bay; to-day. a son Of VIM.
Petit was drowned.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
(a,rosrzD EXPRESSLY ron THE ,ooasAI.l
South Carolina secession COMven-

The Convention met at noon to-day.
Several reports were received and referred.
No report has yet been made on Postal mat,
tors and the Customs, but it is generally con-
ceded that when it is made it will prove as
follows: That the revenue Laws of the u.
S. be adopted that the collector of the port
take the oath of office to South Carolina; and
that Postal matters remain unchanged.
Mr.. Dessauire, on the committee to whom
was referred the communication from por-
ton of the members ofthe Georgia Legisla-
ture, reported that tho communication as
received prayed that secession should not
take place until Alabama, Mississippi and
Florida assembled their Conventions for
final State action, but that the communica-
ton was now of no avail, as the secession Of
South Carolina had already taken place.
Mr.. Magrath, from the committee on
such portion Of the Presidents message as
referred to the property of the United States
in the limits of South Carolina said that he
preferred making his reportin secret session.
The Convention then went into secret
session and continued SO for two hours. If
is reported that a very animated discussion
took place on the report.
Mr.. Rhett's address to the people of the
Southern States has not yet been acted upon,
MIR. G. D. Milton, appointed to prepare the
credentials for tho joint committee to Wash
ington, was sworn to keep the strictest Sc.
crecy in regard to them. The accredited
papers were delivered to tho commissioners
to-day to 60 to Washington with full pow
or. The commissioners took Secretary
with them, who is allowed ten dollars q
day and his travelling expenses.
The members of the Convention will all
attend church tomorrow.
| The Convention adjourned till Monday
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-12-28
News ParagraDlns.

Bird, the bigamist, is in the Penitentiary
in New Jersey, for marrying eight or ten
women. lie must be pretty bird.
The old drunkard King of Prussia, so
long sick and insane, was at last accounts
slowly recovering his health.
William Henry Ovenden, the British Con-
sui, died at Baltimore on the 18th inst, of
disease of the brain, brought on by severe
cold.
Laban Seton, of Paris, KY, whose splen-
did horse, General was poisoned, has
offered $4,000 rev ard for the detection of
the fendish perpetrator.
A valuable young negro man was sold in
Upper Marlborough, Md, at public sale, on
the 10Th ult, for $3.50. A month before
he would have brought ST 500.
A man employed in distillery at Higgins
port, o., was drawn between a pair of cog
wheels, head first, a few days since and
crushed to death.
Maj Gen. Duncan Mcdonald died at
Edentown, N. c., on the 25th ult., aged 81.
He commanded the North Carolina forces at
Fort Norfolk during the last war.
The Mayor of Mobile, like the Mayor of
Savannah, has issued a proclamation taking
grounds against vigilance committees and
the practice of mob lynching,- so much re-
sorted to in the South.
When the oil discoveries were first made
in Pennsylvania, the oil brought fifty cents
per gallon. 1t now brings out ten cents
1t is losing business to most of those en-
gagged in it.
1t is expected that the great Bergen tua-
mel for the New York and Erie Railroad
near Jersey City, will be completed by
about the first of January. 1t is an i'm
mense work.
A beautiful feature in the funeral service
over the remains Of the late Col. James,
of Mobile, was the touching prayer
at the grave, of an old and eloquent
negro slave who warmly loved his master.
Wood and stone payements, the materials
laid in alternate rows, have been laid in
good foot holds to the horses and are much
less noisy than stone
Very few people are aware of the immense
capital lying back of the edgar shaped
steamer built by the brothers Winans, Of
Baltimore. 1t is said that they can, if nee
essary, expend S12 100000 in prosecuting
their plans They are now building steam
er six hundred feet in length, with which
they expect to cross the Atlantic in five
days.
A wealthy Pennsylvania farmer proposes
to import number of the "Britanny cows
from France. This is small animal, barely
three feet high, very docile, consu mes but
little more than goat, yet gives from eight
to ten quarts of milk per day. This breed
has recently been introduced in England
and is very popular.
The great religious societies are much
affected by the prevailing commercial en-
barassment. At the tract society, the num-
Der of colporteurs has been largely dimin-
ished, and the call of 5000 necessary to
meet its engagement prior to the first OF
March next, has not been responded to with
the hoped-for liberality. The benevolent
societies Of all the religious denominations
share alike in the general depression.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-07


A meeting of the Opposition held in Berryvillc,
Clarke county, Va the 2Sth Of Nov, (cOurt day.
+. B. WHITING, Esq, called TO the Chair, and
T.. p, G.. LEWIS appointed Secretary.
The object OF the meeting having been explained, the
following re- outioa was unanimously adopted:
Resolred That cordially approve OF the call for a
5 ate Opposition Convention believing the nomination Of
national conservative men, by National Convention Of
the Opposition party to be the best Of securing
the deteat Of the "repressijie conflict Bro or Black
Republican party.
On motion, the Chair appointed ten delegates from
each msgseral district 10 represent the county in the
Richmond Convention:
District No l.-Nathl Meade, He, Jos Ne
Eeuuery, VIM Kerioot David Meade, G W Rutter
Il Crebs John Page, Jr, K 5 Bryarly Burwel Whiting
District, No. VIM G lIardesty, A RELY, John 5
Rely, Paul Smith, George Bhckmore, NJ Wade, Tbs
+ Gold, W Knight, John Bromley II J Mesmer
District No. ST Moore, L Marshall, Jr, 7 II
Powers, DR. VIM Mcclure Fred Smith, Jr, DR. Kerfoot
Z Mantor, DR. Kownslar, VIM Stephenson, w
Lewis.
District, No. AZ b Whiting, Sr, Hugh NJ Nelson
James Neyill, George o Rear, Wm Berry, IL Briggs
Warren Smith, Nathl Burwel Jr Jas II Clarke, DIR Ben
Harrison.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary added to
the list Of delegates
On motion of Nath1 Meade, A Judson Crane and
Marmaduke johnson were appointed alternates.
On motion, it
Resolrci That the Richmond Morning News, Whig
Winchester Republican, and our county papers be re-
,quested to publish these proceedings.
F. b. WHITING Prest
EP c. LEwiS. S,c'v.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-07
ELECTRICITY.

AR TRAVERSE having met with unparalleled
Chronic diseases In other cities induced opyn
Office In this city for few weeks IN give the afflicted
opportunity Of testing the wonderful property OF this
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Eectr,y rightly applied gives instant relief and makes
permanent In yeiy short time apparatus differs
widely all Others and made according my own order for
medical purposes only giving shock patient but pleas
ing sensation, and producing an inygoratng effect
Persons afflicted with the following diseases call and
will cure In short time Sick Head
ache Neuralgia Caarrh Bronchitis Coughs and pulmonary ds-
tending 10 Consumption, scrOfula Hip Diseases White
ng Eryspeas Salt Rheum letter Rash Cabuncles and humor
every description Spinal Diseases Curvatures Rheumatism ST
Dance Fits Paralysis Deafness Running at the Far i'm
paired VISION contracted Muscles Dyspepsia Liver Complaint
Debility Seminal Weakness Dropsy Debility Leucorra or
Ulcers Womb In years practice have treated
upwards thousand Of Proapsu or Failing Of the
Womb
will pay fifty dollars for every that where
have failed 10 make permanent cure.
Also by lis application will extract teeth without pain During
the operation the patient experiences nygorang pleasing
sensation and genial glow, this operation been pro-
Of the eminent Of the faulty such As.D
Goldng Bird, DIR. Wilson Phillips Prof Mattencel Dr. Marshal
Hail. Prof Hunter Rob Boyeand Others be greatest
invention Of the age.
has also Pills for suppresslons Irregularities &c
which have been known fail producing desired d
feet.
Once in Revin's Block, on 18th st. Room No.
~ Office hour from A. ~ TO p NJ; from to g. and 10
9PM NJ.
sSy- Consultation FREE.
Letters consultation, &C. must have stamp enclosed In or
der TO prepay answer.
P sphyscians Dentists and Families with machines
and directions for nol2-d3m
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-07
THE NON-SLAvEHOLDERS OF VIRGINIA.
d iLn ElI;In,. Of HE uhin.


am poor man. and have TO work bard for my liv-
ing; still | make time to read good deal in the
papers. heard about month ago, there was a book
in circulation written, doubt by VIM. Helper Sc
ward who hired North Carolina thief by the name of
HELPER to stand as author That book asserts that the
non-sayehoders of the South will join him in numbering
the Shareholders What could have put such an idea in
to his head We the non-saveholders, cannot imagine
unless indeed his natural instincts are so utterly de-
based that he cannot imagine there any humane poor
people in the world What kind of people has he asso
ciated with | am aware that he has a great many
preachers editors governors and congressman that are
backing him; but how dare any Of the borrid murder
ers to say that we would join them? Mr.. Editor have
been mixing good deal with my class since heard of
that book | explained everything that Seward expect
ed of them; and declare, never men so worried
and outdone in all my life. called at one mans house
in the country whose wife had suffered great deal for
several weeks but then sitting up looking very pale
with her infant in her told him the horrible in
teuons of these murderers, and what they
pected him 20 do lie cast his eyes his wife and lit
tie one and remained some time before speaking At
length he spoke and must say never such look
as his countenance bore when he turned me: "YOu
Helper Seward the leader of this terrible band?' yes
told him "And he expects to murder the good wo
man over the creek who was kind and attentive to my
wilc-that woman, her husband and chidren-he says
will murder them?' By this time he became awiuly
cited and it was moments before he again spoke ;
but he did speak and said that man Seward would mur
der his mother if she stood in his way. Mr.. Editor
don't suppose poor people often ask YOU to print any
thing for them but We are anxious that the Northern
murderers should know feelings, that beg YOU to
put these lines in your paper.
NON-SLANEIIOLDER AND N0N-CASHH0LDER.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-07
CHARLES DICKENS.

The Memphis Bulletin, referring the paragraphs in
many papers time since to the effect Tat Charles
Dickens lad declined to revisit the United States on
count of the unpopurty in which he had fallen by the
publication of one of his works in which hc lampOOned
various and suudry American iolles and Weaknesses,
saws that gentleman Of that city enclosed these para
graphs to Mr. Dickens, in letter. suggesting sort
of retraxt or for these wounds upon the
tonal selcloye. The following is his reply
KENT, Monday, Oct 81, 1859.
"My Dear Sir But cannot take the course you re-
commend to me- simply because really have nothing to
explain away What | have written of :he more lud
srous and dangerous tendencies that have observed in
America | have written quite honestly and in
kinder spirit than have written of innumerabe things
at home have, as any rational must have, a
great interest in America; and have many dear friends
who are the born and bred children of the United States
took occasion to observe in recent preface that to
represent me as viewing America with i'll nature cold
ness anmosity is merely to do very foolish thing,
which is alwav a very easy one have no belief what
ever in the durability of foolish things among great
and sensible people and confidently trust myself in the
long run TO their good humOr aud sagacity
Faithfully yours,
A
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-07
CHARLES DICKENS.
SMALL POX AND VACCINATION.

The Boston journal condenses the following facts from
various authorities directing the attention of the public
10 the necessity for general vaccination:
l. Infants should be vacciuaed without fail between
the sixth week and the fourth month Of their age.
2 Every one should be reyaccinaed, particularly
those between 10 and 95 years of age, who first
yaccnated in childhood This is especially desirable d
ring epdemic and the rule holds good even when Il e
disease may have been taken.
3. In general without regard to special Of
danger vaccination should be practced least in
70 rteen years, and better STILL once in or eight
years.
4 The prejudice against taking other diseases with
the vaccine matter is almost entirely destitute of foun-
dation where is taken by physicians take their
matter from healthy patients. Nor does the condition
of the person from whom the matter taken materially
affect its protective power.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-01-07
MILITARY ORGANIZATION.

NEW VANLTUNl DOC. Il, IojJ.
To the Editor Of the Wing:
We have to-day organized volunteer Rife Company,
at this place, to be called the Trails Rifle Company.
The company is composed principally, OF Young able
bodied men, and hazard nothing in saying that should
we be so unfortunate require their services in the
field that the State will not be ashamed Of them They
are the right sort of men to make good soldiers.
The officers elected are, Robert C. Nicholas, Jr. Cap
tain; V Il. Bucucr lst Lieutenant John A. Foster ID
Lieut. Thos. f. Baie, lst Sergeant, John f. Basby I'd
Robert b. Smith, Jr 3,h do; Charles W. Bootright,
Secretary; VIM. NJ Bartly, Treasurer and DR.. A. w.
Foutaine, Surgeon.
We are, also, raising another company in this (2ih
Reg the Female Collegiate Institute, which will be
organized in a few days.
Nours truly w