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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

bAss we predicted in our last issue, the
Douglas faction at Baltimore, having been
deserted by two Northern States and every
Southern State except Kentucky and Mis-
souri, and one or-two States irregularly repre-
scented by contesting Douglas delegations,
have then, without opposition, run up
the nance of Douglas on their shatter-
ed colors, and are now, q pell nell,
rushing with the speed of steam from the
gloomy scene of the death struggle Of that
hideous monster, the bloated, overgrown and
rotten Democratic party, holding their noses
as they hurry away, lest the stencil Of the
foul and swollen carcass might sudocate them.
The orginial delegations from tho States
|of Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware,
California and Oregon have withdrawn from
the Convention, and will probably join the
other seceders., Out of 303 delegates, 212
alone remained. Before they withdrew, the
Southern delegates, many of them, bid adieu
10. their Northern confTe'vs in the most bitter
and contemptuous terms. The Democratic
party is rent from top to bottom, in similar
but in much more violent and explosive
manner than was the Wing party in 1862.
1t is dead beyond all hope Of a revival.
The Seceders, now representing about the
whole Of the party South, and large and
influential minority North, will nominate
candidate, or call Convention for that pur-
pose. Their nominee, with Bell and Sam
Houston, will make five Presidential candi-
dates. The result will be, in our opinion,
that Douglas will not carry over three States.
We give table Of the States, with their
probable political complexion, in such a
posture of affairs, and their electoral vote. :
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

ANSWERS TO CoRnEsPoNDENrs.-S. s. t.
You are right---when you see dog with Q
stump Of tail, it is presumableI that it. has
been cut off and not driven in. . .; .s.4,.,..
Jane-It is not immodest to receive gin
ger bread from young gentle man provided
be is paying addresses to you ,y exclusively.
Billie is unhealthy to sleep ip. the, same
he'd with dog-kick him 'out and, all will
=. r;rbtsW 1lIEE 13tA -S3nia s3asia ~
Invalid. - Better not Try whisky for the
rheumatism, The best plan isi to- drink gsthe
vhisky and rub the paFts u! affected nyith with the
bottle. ~ a.
: Inqp;rer-Turpentine applied to the root
| Of dogs narfative Win most undoubtedly
make himahowLs Try'she experiment.. ,b.id
. Poulr ymaa- There is someo diffsjence
between 2 duck.trot andss l,eninante,e s3o
to the barneyard and. observe the, ,.iffexenI
styles in which your hens and ducks tax,
their leave, and yousw have al answer e
your question: baa 58e % % ,ssD0G sfzss
Anna-Can'ttell whether pigeons milk !.
used as substitute for cows milk. To be
certain, we would refer you to your mother
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

JOHN M1rcHEL's ADVICE TO THE IRISH
John Mitchell has written letter, in which
he says:
''For three years, have been laboring in
my sphere of journalism to break up the
Democratic party. 1t is impossible any
longer to belong to party that is dead and
gone, the soul having gone out of it, and the
very body torn limb from limb. If l had any
credit with my fellow countrymen, should
exhort them to seek new combinations-to
isolate themselves no longer as the Irish vote
Ito merge in the several organizations of
their fellow citizens, and be guided in all
public affairs by their own views of right, and
the political interests of the community in
which they live. For example, should wish
to see Irish citizens of the Northern States
acting with the party which desires protective
tariff for home industry, and also the largest
extent of territory for free labor. If the
South feel aggrieved-as well she may-she
has her remedy" iGa.E NJ
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

az Southern Senators have fallen into an
ugly habit of denouncing poor men and those
who ''labor in the sweat Of their brow"
Senator Hammond pronounced them the
"mud- -sills of human society,"" Senator Wigfall
in his spirited manner denounced them as
Criminals" and Senator Green calls them
"poor, infamous scoundrels'' and "lazzaroni."
If these are to be regarded as the sentiments
Of the Democratic party, announced through
it's leaders, it is high time such disgraceful
organization were broken up.-Lou Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

An immense scheme, as yet somewhat
indefinitely known to outsiders, and much of
it rumor, is on the tapis. It appears that the
Grand Trunk Railway Company, whose road
runs from Portland, Maine, through the
Canadas, to point opposite Detroit, have
been quietly buying up the stock Of the
Harlem Railroad, to connect their road with
New York city and it is whispered they
have similar designs on one of the great
Michigan roads, in order to connect with
Chicago; and further, that they intend to
purchase the Galena Air Line, the Chicago,
Iowa and Nebraska, and, the Cedar Rapids
and Missouri River roads. 1t is further
suggested that this Company win take in han6
and build the Pacific Railroad, should the bill
pass Congress. The Grand Trunk Company
has already spent seventy millions, on their
road, and, being composed Of English capital.
lists. it can afford to spend as much more.
Should the plan be carried out, it will prove
the erandest railroad scheme ever invented,
and at the same time, owing to the numerous
parallel roads built or to be built, it cannot
become oppressive: -''-'4'1 's'lo.01
The Upton Railroad is designed to furnish
Muscatine with direct connection with this
important line Of railway. This is another
consideration which ought to stimulate GU, u,
citizens to activity in constructing the road
between this place and Upton. '.''s +.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

BREAKING THINGs.-The Democratic Con-
vention having about broken into fragments
itself, appears to have begun the work of
smashing everything else. We have an
account of an effort yesterday in that line in
breaking down a portion of the floor Of the
building used for the Convention at Balti-
more, and almost simultaneously with
receiving this news, by some means the
telegraph line broke down also, SO that we
were unable to learn anything further.
Ominous, isn't itg-Daily, 22d.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29
THE NEWS.

Fowler, the defaulting New York post
master, whose fight to Havana had been
reported, has turned up ct Pixies Peak. He
registered his name ct q hotel as Achille.
Dranoe. When he was recognized by an old
resident Of New York city, he begged not to
be exposed, and left Immediately for Salt
Lake, saying he intended to go to Australia.
1t is said that on the first night Of hia
arrival at Denver City, he entered gam.
bling saloon and won $4,000, and bet the
whole amount on one game, but the dealer
refused to risk it. Fowler, without word
of comment, gathered up his earnings, went
to the bar, gracefully took gin cocktail,
and left the room. o.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

~ The House ordered 100 900 cop les Of
the report OF the Covode Inyestisating Com
mittee to be, printed. The Republican Com
mittee Of, each State ought to order the
printing Of loo. 900 more, to scatter broad
cast among the people.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES FOR ILLlNe1s.-The
State Convention of the Illinois Democracy,
which met at Springfield, the other day, made
the following nominations: For Governor,
James @. Allen; for Lieut.. Governor, Lewis
W. Ross; for Secretary of State, George A.
Campbell; for Auditor, Bernard Arntzen I;
for State Treasurer, Hugh Maher; for School
Superintendent, E. r Roe. The ticket is not
regarded as strong one in any respect,
though an attempt was made to propitiate the
foreign population by nominating both a
German and an Irishman.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

JuDes or SursEms CouRr Gov. Kirkwood
has rendered the appointment Of Judge Of the
Supreme Court to the late Chief Justice, Judge
Wright. Unless the division of sentiment at
Oskaloosa is sufficient to lead to the nomirla-
ton Of Judge Wright for Congress, ne will
probably accept the position offered to him BY
the Governor -one that he filed SO long and
so well as to render him one Of the most
popular officers the State has ever had.A
Desmoines Register. -l S'-'sl 'le1l., 1. e, .
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29
IOWA NEWS.

Boy DRowNED.-A little boy named Gu
bertun, eight years old, was drowned four
miles below Davenport, near Rockingham,
last Thursday. His body was found thenext
day near the spot where it sunk. ~. na O.
HORRIBLE DEATH. The Fl. Madison
Plaindealer learns that Isaac Owen, who
escaped from the Lee county jail last winter,
where he was incarcerated to await q trial
for murder, met with horrible death in
Ohio. His feet were badly frozen on his
fight, and the flesh afterwards sloughed off
his legs and feet and caused his death by q
gradual torture. ylT.g Els.t .tdrusfL %
A LESSON OF THE ToRNADo.-The Dubuque
Herald thinks that the late tornado has
demonstrated that brick houses are more
dangerous than wooden ones, and that in
the latter the cellar is the only place of
safety, while in brick building the cellar
is as dangerous as anywhere else, on account
of falling walls. The Herald suggests that
those living in brick houses should have a
Ioot-Aouso oE Outslue. cell8r IN WHICH 10
repair in case of storm. ....--.;, g.
CORNELL OoLLEaE.--The anniversary ex-
ercises at this institution, located at Mt
Vernon, Iowa, take place week after next.
The classes will be examined on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday. July 9th, 10th and
l1th. Rev. %. Elliott, of Mt. Pleasant, will
deliver an address before the Adelphia So
ciety, Monday evening, 9th; Rev. W. M.
Kaig, of Chicago will address the Philoma-
thean Society on Tuesday evening R. b.
Sylvester, Esq, of Iowa City, will address
the Ampbyctyon Society on Wednesday
evening. Commencement exercises and
meeting Of Trustees on Thursday, July 18th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

ORsoN HYDE ON PoLYaAMY.-The Deseret
News, Of May 9th, contains Communication
from Elder Hyde in relation to the Con-
gressional bill for the punishment Of polyg
amy. He says: gao SOS 4si-s'' 7-i. 20
''What q terrible FIX some of our priestly
members Of Congress will be in when they
die and are carried BY angels to Abraham's g
bosom! Abraham, Of course, is thier father,
and when they get home to his bosom and
find Sarah leaning on; one arm and Ksturah
upon the other, being in such close proxim
ity to and 50 mixed up with polYgamy. they
may begin TO tell the old gentleman of his
errors, hjs corruptions and his wickedness.
The old father wont stand this, but will ad-
minister TO them q good thrsshing, telling
them to keep their noses clean ndimfr11 their
own business. He will, most liksly,, regard
all such as illegitimste or bastard children !;
for, If they wore his legitimate children,
they ,we0la do the worksVfa Abraham and
one portion Of his work was 70 take unto
himself more than one wife..''osiaa sa95d !, 8
= Thereupon the editor ot the -N1,g. says
it is not q supposable case that any member
Of Congress who favors the bill win ever be
carried into Abraham's bosom. &A
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

TEE EASTWARD MovEMENT.-Aboutt twen-
ty teams leave daily for the States. Many
Of them turn back without having visitedlthe
mines, or been nearer the mountains than
this city. IL 67e5 .a,sr
We hear of fourteen wagons from the
Tarryall and the Blue, passing through the
city on Monday morning, bound for their
old homes. Some of the party were Of the
opinion that there was s'some gold on the
Blue, and that some two or three claims
were paying very WE'LL"
Yesterday we noticed quite party move,
ing eastward, that seemed to be laboring
under deep conviction of sin, OF that dgg
ing gold required hard work. We presum,
they will return wiser if not better content
ed men; and that hencefoyth they will b
satisfied to dig corn and hoe potatoes in the
fertile prairies Of the Mississippi Valley
So mote it be. They will we presume ID
much better service there, than here, with I
certainty Of living at. least.-Rocky 'Noasn'
tain Netos, June 9Th. --....---.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

WHAT Is A SUCKER AT st. Louis, those
chaps who get their whisky by sucking it
from barrels on the levee with pipe stems,
are called "Suckers." One of them, named
George Wagler, was recently arrested while
lying down beside barrel, in state of
entire insensibility, with long pipe, stem
near him. He was put on dray and taken
to the station house. When searched four
more pipe stems were found about his per-
son. The Recorder fined him $50, which
insures him six months employment. 1t
was proven when he was arrested once be.
fore for vagrancy that the only way he sub.
sisted was by picking out choice pieces from
81 op barrels about town. 4 <
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

Total, 306 votes; requiring 154 to elect,
giving Lincoln a clear margin of % votes.
Concedipg Illinois as doubtful, it still leaves
him with.14 of majority over all, and with
the even chances, under the division Of the
Democratic party and the hopelessness Of
elccting Bell, of carrying Missouri, votes.
We consider his chances of carrying the latter
State much better than that of Douglas carry
ing Illinois. Pennsylvania, by the split in
the Democratic ranks, is rendered inevitably
Republican. Bell has not the ghost of a
chance there, for the simple reason that he
has not the remotest possible chance for an
election even should it 60 to the House, for,
in that event, Lincoln would either be elected
by union of the Republicans and anti
Lecompton Democrats, or there would be no
election, and it would 60 to the Senate, who
would elect the Southern Democratic candidate
for the Vice Presidency, which will probably
be JEFF. DAVIS. Now, the opposition in Penn
sylvania see through this game completely,
and no one who is conversant with political
movements will suppose for a moment that
the opposition men of Pennsylvania are fools
enough to throw away all their political hopes
for the next four years, and sink with hope
less minority, merely for the pleasure Of
voting for two very respectable and mild
hammered gentlemen, who have nothing to
r.
pleasant thing, doubtless, to vote for such
respectable, very reticent and retiring poll
ticians, but it is a luxury which ordinary
people cannot afford. They generally vote to
win, and so will the Pennsylvania opposition,
with the immense patronage of that State and
its influence with whoever they will elect at
stake, cast heavy rolling majority for
Llncoln.-Daily, 25th. ar- .-asaa,a 7rog
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29
The DoueIas Nomination.

Our Democratic friends in this city carry
very long faces. A funeral aspect pervades
the harmonious" A pious resignation to
the DEGREES of the Fates seems to be the pre-
vailing feeling. An indefinite sense Of being
about to be wolloped, such as reminds us
forcibly Of certain tingling associations Of
early infancy, is very generally manifested by
them. An inquiring, anxious, slightly modest
look, as of having heard something "drap,"
characterizes the ''unterriied." In short,
never was nomination received with such
manifestations of utter indifference by most
of the party, disgust by some, and scorn and
contempt by the balance, as was received
to-day, the news of Douglas nomination by
his party. ssq..y e b aaigllegaaT - o.
The Republicans are calm and satisfied
Abe Lincoln will ornament the White House
for the next four years with his handsome
phiz, and Douglas will not carry three States
These are our bets.-Daily, 25th. rs agtys
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

An INFAMOUS PRoPosITloN.-Dr. McGugin,
of Keokuk, who has been attending the
sessions of the American Medical Associa.
ton at New Haven, Conn.,, writes to VIM.
Duane Wilson that the proprietors Of the
diseased cattle in Massachusetts and Con-
necticut are preparing to send them West at
nominal prices rather than lose them. We
advise farmers in the West to have nothing
to do with Eastern cattle at present
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

Col. CURTIS Re. NOMINATED IN THE FIRST
D1srR1cT.-At the Republican Congressional
ConveHtion at Oskaloosa, on the goth inst,
Col. Curtis was re-nominated for Congress on
the first ballot The vote stood: Curtis, 1243;
Sewers, Ga; Wilson, 223; Saunders, 81.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

DEATH OF MEMBER OF CoNGREss.-Hon.
John Schwartz, who represented the Berks
District of Pennsylvania in Congress, died at
Washington, on the 2lst, after an illness of
several months. He has been unwell of
jaundice all the session, though, till within a
few days, he has been constant in attendance
in the House. During the Speakership contest
he was very sick, but would vote when to 60
to the House seemed to endanger his life.
Major Schwartz was one of the most true
hearted men in the House of Representatives.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

A FIaHT IN THE CoMMIrTEE.-Two mem.
bers of the contesting Arkansas delegations,
Col. Hindman and Mr.. Hooper, had Diff
Guilty in the committee on credentials at Bal.
timore on the second day of the session.
Col. uindman struck Mr.. Hooper in the
face with his fist, for saying he told false.
hood. Each Of the parties then drew pistols,
but their friends prevented further difficulty
at the time. A duel between the parties is
expected as matter of course, but it will
probably be delayed until the Convention
adjourns. So wages ''the irrepressible
conflict"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

STILL They CONE. - The Cedar Valley
Times says: A. S. Belt, one Of the most
talented and influential Democrats in Linn
county, contemplates taking the stump for
Lincoln and Hamlin. asa .rJ .aaa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

How rHR MONEY GoRs. = The Harper's
Ferry Committee, which found out nothing,
and has been of no sort of use to the country,
as the majority report virtually contessss,
cost the snug sum of $4,000. 4 ,.-.-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

MoRMoNs FROM EUROPE 7 he MormoDs
will grow and flourish so long as they are
the objects Of persecution. A large accession
to the Salt Lake City Saints left Nebraska
few days ago, and it is announced that
811 are now on their way from Liverpool
s54 English, % Scotch, IS Irish, and nearly
all the balance Germans-to swell the Nor.
mon population of Utah. az 1859 ss- e
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29
OFFICE HOUSE OF REPS, q. S., !
r ~ 50 June eth 1870

SIR 81 have caused the official copies OF
the annual reports Of the Clerk of the House
of representatives of the expenditure Of the
Contingent Fund of the House Of Represent
atives, during the Thirtieth Congress, to be
examined, as requested, and do not find that,
at either session of that Congress, there is
any charge upon the Contingent Fund Of the
House Of Representatives, or the Stationery
Account thereof, for twenty-five dollars fol
three pairs of boots furnished Honorable
Abraham Lincola, during that Congress, as
charged in the Chicago Times, May 30th, 1860
i am very respectfully yours,
% e,,,o s. JOHN W. FORNEY, -
,..a.xss sian Per P. BARRY HAYES, -.
Chief Clerk House Of Representatives.
Q. Il. RAY, Esq, Chicago. nv
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

THOSE Doors. = The Democratic prints,
among their other falsehoods in reference to
"Honest Old Abe" have charged that, whilst
a member of Congress, he drew on the Con-
tingent fund for the value of three pairs Of
boots, under the head of stationery. The
following letter refutes that falsehood:
latG YsaS a,,,uc,, uorsrl on Rrps IT g
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29

He explained that boy had called on him for
Mr.. Montgomery's ticket, but he did not feel
inclined to give it to any one but the gentle
man himself He pronounced the statement
of Mr.. Montgomery uncalled. for and untrue.
Mr.. Montgomery arose, much excited,
crying-sHe lies he lies s!-the man who
utters it is lying scoundrel ~ He continued
for some time, until at last something like
opder was restored, and vote taken by States
oil motion to adjourn, which was carried,
al the Convention adjourned till 10 clock
A 4. tomorrow. -. ~,
tter the adjournment, Mr.. Montgomery
and Robert Randall, son Of Judge Randall,
met on the street, when the latter struck the
former powerful blow in the face, staggering
him back, and covering his face with blood.
Montgomery recovered himself, and knocked
Randall down, and was about to kick him,
when the crowd separated them. The collision
caused much excitement in the streets, which
were crowded. Montgomery has been chal-
lenged by Hon. Samuel Randall, another son
of the Judge. ,--r ss, i.,.gr. e.53 ~
BALTIMORE, June z1--10 p. N. q
After very warm discussion, the New
York delegation have agreed to support the
whole maj ority report, except probably in
the case OF Georgia, on which they may work
to admit the whole original delegation. lo
This settles the question, and tomorrow,
if the seeding delegation refuses to take
seats, which is probable, the whole vote of
the State will be cast by the Contestants and
Douglas be nominated by two-thirds vote.
New York follows suit in the way of per-
sonal difficulties. A quarrel has arisen be-
tween James Clancev and VIM n Ludlo
the former charging the latter with treachery
to Douglas. Some warm personal remarks
passed, for which Clancy holds Ludlow
responsible and sends him TO-
night warlike message. Should this not
be acceded to, personal collision is talked
Of by Clancy. ..-e-.r. mar
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-06-29
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"a s0''9S1V~ Fi9lIAA9p s5n9id Y9DnoK ,s9dossqs
snIgHod .ggshsasS adi 10 sdoi1eainou adt
- TO obam hossqg 6 nj no;tafliu,ou hid ba4c,ooo.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-06-21
early Chickens.

The chicken crop is one Of more impor-
tance than most people give credit for.
Early chickens are worth double those OF
later Matching, both because. they make
bet er fowls. and are likely to be healthy
and loss les by disease in rising. We
made mention last fall of the Gne pair OF
game fowls purchased of H. W. White, at
the State Fair. The hen. most queon'
ly en-, laid her 6rst egg in wid.winter.
and kept right OIL till she had given us
seven teen eggs. and then took to setting
on the Goth of FeLrusry.--Punctual TO a
day. she brought of her brood on the
le h, Of Msrch. Very proud was mad
au Cleopatra Of her p rformance, and in
three days the chickens cculday like spar
rows.. Such gamy little birds We Leyer
saw before; aud not one Of them have
dropped moment since. The hen is a
capital nurse and protector for though
she will allow us 10 draw our hand over
her gIossy plumage, she will strike out
like an arrow with serptntIike neck, 10
the myth Of half yard, if the dog oI
rabbits put their impudent faces within
h range. - Ohio C1ltivator. s.