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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

EXAMPLES OF PERsEvERANCE.-How
true it is that persevering effort will in
varibly command success. The man
who knows no such word as ''fail'' will
surely conquer in the battle Of life as
the sun rises and sets. If you are dis
appointed to- day, don't lay awake on
account Of it, but go to bed and sleep,
that you may be better. prepared for
the renewed effort which you propose
to make in the morning. Though the
labor, the care and anxiety Of years
may come to naught in Oh hour, no
matter, let it all 90; summon your smiles
and ener,,ics AID go to work again.
Success, fonor, rmolument, must come
at last! Edward Livingston, it is SAID,
having finished his great Code Of Lou
isianian Law bchc'd the labor of three
persevering years perish in the hameS;
Thomas Carlyle, when he had finished
the first volume CT his French Revou-
ton, had every scrap Of 1t burned,
through tho carelessness Of d friend ;
Mr.. Audubon, hay ing wandered and
toiled for years to get accurate rep
RESERVATIONS o. american birds, found
that two Norway rats had, in a single
night, destroyed two hundred of his
original drawings, containing the forms
of more than thousand inhabitants of
the air. Ali were gone, except few
bits of gnawed paper, upon which the
marauding rascaIs had reared family
Of their young. He went to work
again, and in less than three years had
his portfolio again filled.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
REMARKABLE CASE OF SYNCOpE-

REMARKABLE CASE OF SYNCoPE-
The SUPPOSED DEAD RETURNED TO
LlFE.-A most. remarkable case of
suspended animation, which recently !
occurred in q house on Poydras street,
near the market, has thrown the neigh
borhood into q state Of great excite
ment. A young woman was lying very
i'll with dangerous allment, from
which she was not expected to recover,
and her friends took turns in sitting up
with her, constantly fearing her death,
as she was reduced painfully, and her
physician did not express hope Of
saving her. On Friday evening a SIS
ter and a young girl, who were sitting
by her bedside sewing while the Invalid
had been supposed asleep, after having
taken quoting potion, were suddenly
alarmed at noticing the death-ll ap-
pearance Of the sufferer. They laid
their hands upon her, and found the
body growing cold. Holding a small
mirror over the mouth it's polished sur
face was not clouded by the least breath,
and, observing every proof of dissolu-
ton, the grief-stricken watchers were
convinced against their hope that the
soul Of the suffering one had taken its
peaceful flight. Obtaining the assis-
lance Of other friends, all the sad pre-
parations for the funeral were COM
menced, and several Of the neighbors
who were apprized of the death came in
to sit up with the corpse. The under
taker who had been sent for arrived at
the same time, and the young girl who
had been sitting up with the invalid was
sent to the chamber Of death to arrange
it neatly previous to the entrance of
the undertaken and his friends. All
were Mortified and alarmed to hear u
succession Of piercing shrieks from the
young girl and, upon Lurriedly en-
sering the room, they found her lying
insensible upon the floor, and the
supposed CORPSE sitting up in the bee
asking in weak and tremulous voice
what was the matter. The invalid hac
only sunk into a syncope, or trance
resembling death, and when she awcke
and found no one near she sat up il
bed to look around for them at which
moment the young girl entered, anC
seeing the supposed corpse sitting u
and fix staring gaze upon her, sh'
gave way to terror and tainted away
KestoratIves were applied to the invalid
and We are happy to learn that she ha
been improving since -Nsac Orlean,
Bee, 10th.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

Rs After wooden nutmegs, wooden
clocks and wooden campaign medals,
we can be surprised at nothing that
comes from Connecticut. The last
novelty is wooden slate "a contradic-
ton in its name. To speak more pre-
clsely, it is a thing made Of wood for
school boys and girls to write upon.
Its characteristics are extreme iightness
and durability, and it cannot be bro
ken.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
HEss" Hanrv Ward Rooobo, 80 noJ:>

BE- Berry Ward Beecher is radical
on the subject of the right number of
sermons on Sunday. On a recent &C.
casion he said The articles Of the
press 60 farther than the sermon, and
carry really more weight, certainly
where one hears three, which is an
abomination before God and man
No preacher who is fit to preach SER
mon, is fit to preach more than one a
day, and no man is fit to hear more.
or if he does, he is not fit for much
else. Sermons are like boys pop
guns, however many wads you put in,
it's the last wad that drives the others
out"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

WAR CAUSES TIE HAIR TO TUsN
GEAY.-An English writer has recently
asserted that an undue proportion Of
lime in the system is the cause Of pre-
mature gray hair, and advises to avoid
hard water, either for drinking pure or
when conves ted into tea, or coffee, Or
soup, because hard water is always
impregnated with lime. Hard water
may be softened by boiling it (; let it
become cold, then use it as beverage &c.
1t is also stated that liquid that will
color the human hair black, and not
stain the skin, may be made by taking
one part Of rum, three parts Of olive
oil, and one part Of good braniy, by
measure. The hair must be washed
with the mixture every morning, and in
a short time the use of it will make the
hair beautiful black, without in.iuring
in the least. The articles must be Of
the best quality, mixed in bottle, and
always shaken before supplied.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

AT EoME.-The city of Lincoln's home,
Springfield, Casually Democratic) has given
him handsome majority.
The city of Douglas home, Chicago, has
given over 5000 majority against the Little
Giant.
Journal
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

ee- Merriam, the Brooklyn philoso-
pher, noticing the earthquake Of the
18th, says that it seems to be a period
ical phenomenon, like the meteoric
showers, as he finds that on the same
day every year for the last ten years
there has been an earthquake.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

ELECTRICAL LIeHT.-In the North
Forelana light house, England, the
lantern, for the last few months, has
been lighted by electrical light. The
light is obtained by magnetism. 1t may
be seen from the coast Of France, and
has not failed in a single instance
during the last SIX months.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT - SEVENTY LIVES
Losr-. About the middle of last month ter
rible accident occurred on the Lake of Garda,
Italy, by the explosion of boiler. Seventy
persons lost their lives. Only the captain
and two or three of the crow were saved
The whole family of Count Guerrieri, zero.
ma, comprising eight persons, were lost
and the family Of Count Avsighi, of Sale,
suffered the same fate. The steamer was a
regular passage boat, from Sale to Limone.
Loss OLA SrEAMsHIP.-The steamship Ora
NADIA, owned by NJ. 0. Roberts, of New York
which left New York on the l4th of July
last, en- route for San Francisco, was lost on
the evening of the 10th of October, in San
Francisco harbor, in gale. All on board
were saved. The vessel was valued at $780,
COO uninsured
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

S9-The song Of the lark can be
plainly heare when the bird is at a
height Of 500 feet in the air; and it is
calculated that the little songster must
have communicated to 1883 tons Of
air motion sufficiently intense to be
appreciated by our cars.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

B~What glorious world this would
be, if all its inhabitants could say with
Shakspeare's Shepherd: "Sir, I am
a true laborer / earn what wear
owe no man hate ; envy 90 mans hap
piness glad Of other mems good
content with my fock.''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

Cold FEEr.-If you have cold feet,
immerse them morning and evening IN
cold water, rub with rough towel, and
run about your room till they burn.
In one month you will be entirely re-
lieyed. All these red-pepper and mus
tard applications are like rum to the
stomach, relieve you to-day, but leave
you colder tomorrow.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

To KEEP PoTAToEs IN THE CELLAR.
"A writer in the New England Farmer
says: Put them in a pile, as deep as
you can conveniently. lie has for the
three or four years noticed that where
they were the deepest they kept the
best. Last autumn he put 1855 bushels
in one bin, and filled them two and a
half or three feet deep. They decayed
but little, and he found more rotten
ones near the top than anywhere else.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Massachusetts.

The following are the Congressman elec.
ed in Massachusetts on the 9th inst. all o
whom, except William Ap pleton, B IL fusion
ist, are Republicans:
Thomas D. Elliot, 7 Daniel W. Gooch,
2 James Burlington, Charles K. Train,
3 Charles f. Adams, 9 Goldsmith f. Bailey
4 Alex. Ii. Rice, 10 Charles Delano,
5 William Appleton, IL Henry l.. Dawes,
6 John b. Alley.
All these are members OF the present Con
gress except Appleton, who takes Burlin-
games place, and Bailey, who takes Eli
Thayer's place.
Tie State officers elected are-John A.
Andrew, Of Boston, Governor; j ohm Z. Good
rioa, OF Stockbridge, Lieut.. Governor OH.
YER Warner, of Northampton, Secretary OF
State; Henry K. Oliver, of Lawrence, Treas
nrer and Receiver General; Levi Reed, of
Arlington, Auditor of Accounts; Dwight
Foster, of Worcester. Attorney General. ALI
Republicans.
HE BOSTON TRAGEDY. - The shooting of
MISS Fanny May, and of himself, by Joseph
hernandez, at Boston, last week, was in con-
sequence OF unrequited love. Hernandez
was dealer In fancy goods, and Fanny was
hls BOOK keeper; being married man with
three children Fanny did not return his love
and 80 he meditated the death of both him,
self and her, leaving note with the renna.t
that they be buried together. He wa. =.
work with her over the books when. w;,bont
warning, he aimed the pistol at her tc,on,a
Int the ball struck the bone and glanced Of
inf citing only flesh wound. He was him
self more seriously injured, and will proba.
bly, die. Fanny was handsome young lady
of II years.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

g9ERecent experiments show that
a Minnie rife ball, which will pass
through thick board or a bag of oakum
at distance Of 500 yards, is fattened
into shapeless mass in bag Of sand
at 800 yards.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

B@A century Of tyranny has been
endured by the people Of Naples under
the rule Of the Bourbon dynasty. The
reign of that family dates from 1735,
but it was guided by enlightened coun-
sells until 1859, since which time pure
and absolute tyranny has prevailed
A just, though long delayed retribution
has brought it to an end in 1860.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

MINCED PIES. One cup full Of fine
ly chopped meat, and two of picked
beets, mix over night, add spice to suit
the taste. Pour on it some West India
molasses, and little cider vinegar; let
it stand till morning, then add one cup
full Of raisins and oue of currants, half
a cupful Of sugar, and hot water enough
to make the mass Of proper consis-
tency. Add teaspoonful of butter to
each pie before putting on the upper
crust. Equally as good as pies made
with apples, and in scarcity Of fruit,
is well worth trying.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

&@55- In England every child is re.
quIred by law to be able to read and
write, before it IS permitted to enter the
coal and iron mines.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

ge1T Horses, if kindly treated, and
not over worked when young, will re-
tain their vigor and working powers to
a much greater age than is generally
supposed. rs az evidence of what
proper treatment will accomplish, a
gentleman exhibited at the Springfield
Horse Show four. horse team whose
aggregate ages amounted to lO7 years.
This team trot ed last year a mile in
1915 minutes. One Of the leaders,
whose age is IS, can go seventy miles
a day with greater ease and speed than
the majority Of roadsters.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

.es "Doesticks" graphically des-
cribes billiards thus 81 need hardly
say that the game of billiards consists
in punching ivory balls about on big
table, covered with green cloth, that
looks like half an acre Of meadow land
with an India rubber fence round it ,,
that tie balls are punched with long
wooden ramrods, with wax on the end
to save the wool, and leather put on
to save the wax, and chalk put on to
keep the leather from wearing OUT
You take your ramrod and put some
chalk on the little cnd then you lean
over the table ; then you squin;; then
you lift up your leg then you fiddle a
little on yonr left hand with your ram
rod then you punch your bail :if your
ball runs against the other mans ball,
you've done a big thing, and you poke
up lot of buttons that are strung on
wire. This is all there is Of the game
Of billiar Is. Anybody can punch bill
liards-I can, and maybe you could. "
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Eulaiiy.rasssaic.

The country used to nave Democratic
dynasties," but more recently it has had
, Democratic do-nasties. - louisville Journal
UgE The following notice. written on the
door 0: village school house, would seem
to indicate that the ''schoolnaS ter is abroad -
Rea at the wooden house. necks dor"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-03
COM Nj f. RCIAL.
DAILY GATE CrrY 0vvIcu,1
kv.k Kah 1rfk

/ ## DAILY GATE Crrr 0vyIcu.l
| 80 - Ksokuk, Feb. nth
FLoUR--Supernne, 81 So; Spring wheat, OF
ira, - 10, Fall wheat, extra, 81 90 TO "a rs.
| BRAN AND SHORTS, 1850 80 per 1 90.
| ooRE--s0 to s2--dun.
BARLEY--spring, 4sabs. Fall, sea75c.
WHEAT In good demand. Pail $Is1 rs
Spring s0aso. st $685.
oATS--33 to.35.
RYE--6oassc; in good demand
POTAT0Es--33 to s5 BY the load retail 40 to 50
aRockKIEs-New Orleans Sugar, fair sa9a
prime ofaIe1, clarified 1oaIoa, crushed and loaf
tsla. Molassss-- Plantation so to k5e, s.H.E
TO 80, Golden Syrup, SIS to eec. csrse--Rio u
TO l3i. Java 10 to ice. Laguyra, to IA. Rice, On
sic.
soAP--PaIn sAc, Family Ssc.
cAEDLES-Star lsto q, stearine IS, Mould
l2A, summer pressed, Is
LARD-9A to 10; retail I11e.
BUTTER--Choice ii to Is retail Is to 10.
HIDES-Dry Ii TO lza, green, 81; green sheep
psits 40 TO 7Sc; green hog skins IS.
HAY--Prairie $s1 TO So; Timothy and Hunga-
rian, $7a$7a; Baled do. $sA TO $40; Retail, $12
sEEDS.-Hungarian Grass, IS to so cents
Timothy, 81 Is to : 80; Flax Seed, s0ass |,
SUNDKIEs-Onions,3 5 70 40 Eggs, TO 10.
Feathers, ace to S6c; White Beans, rec 20 90.
FRUIT-areen apples. choice, 81 50 per Dbl.
Dried apples, 90 to 90 per bust Dried peaches,
IS 90 to535; Raisinn, - 30 to 90.
CHEESE-W. h. II TO III Denmark Q to 10
PROVIsIONS--Hams 10 To Ii Shoulders III to 8;
clear sides 10 To III.
BEEF 2aasc groas; 40 to 30 per quarter.
sHEKp-$2 10 to 90 - Ffhsad.
H0Gs.--Dresssd, - % TO % %.
sALT--a. A.,$2 90 per sack; Kanawha, Z 70
A2so per bbi.; Liverpool, $11s per sack. Lake
t13e y Dbl.
fIsH--Aackerei, No. / s2e TO Sal y Dbl; No.
SIS to SIS; No. 3 $latotI3. White, No. S. -
70 % 70 y half bbI. Cod fuh sto opn.
ExcHAHss.--On New York for currency ~ per
'ont.; forgoid per cent st.Louis per cent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-03
AYERS
Ague Cure,
FOR THE SPEEDY CURE or

ION TIE SPEEDY CURE or
Intermittent Fever, or Fever and Axue.
Remittent Fever, Chill Fever, Dumb
Ague, Periodical Headache, or Bilious
Headache, and Bilious Fevers, indeed
for the whole class of diseases origi.
mating In hillary arrangement, caused
by the Malaria Of miasmatic countries.
No one remedy ia louder called for by the
necessities of the American people than o sure
and safe cure for Fever and Ague Such
we are now enabled to offer, with perfect
certainty that 1t win eradicate the disease
and with assurance, founded on proof, that
no harm can arise from its use in any guam
tity.
That which protects from or prevents this
disorder must be of immense service in the
communities where it prevails Prspenfsoa is
better than cure, for the patient escapes the
risk which he must run in violent attacks of
this baleful distemper. This "CunE" expels
the miasnatic poison of FEVER AND AauR
from the system and prevents the develop
ment OF the disease, If taken on the first APP
proach of its premonitory symptoms. 1t Is
not only the best remedy ever vet discovered
for this class of complaints, but also the
cheapest. The large quantity we supply for
dollar brings it within the reach Of every
body; and In bilious districts, where FRvRR
AND A6uR prevails, every body should have il
and use it freely both for cure and protection
1T is hoped this price will place it within the
reach of all--the poor as well as the rich A
great superiority of this remedy over any
other ever discovered for the speedy and GER
tain cure Of Intermittents is, that it contains
no Quinine or mineral. consequently it pro-
duces no quinism or other injurious effects
whatever upon the constitution. Those cured
by it are left as healthy as if they had never
had the disease
Fever and Ague is not alone the consequence
Of the miasmatic poison. A great variety Of
disorders arise from its irritation, among which
are Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout, Headache,
Blindness. Toothaehe. Earache, Catarrh. Asth-
ma. Palpitation, Painfssl Affection of the
Spleen, Mysteries. In In the Bowels, Colo.
Paralysis, and Derungement of the Stomach,
all of which, when originating in this cause,
put ON the intermittent type, or become PERIOD
ical. This .sCuRE cSpels the poison from
the blood, and consequently cures them all
alike. 1t il an invaluable protection TO immi-
grants and persons travelling or temporarily
residing in the malarious districts. III taken
occasionally or daily while exposed to the i'm
fiction. that viii be excreted from the system,
and cannot accumulate in sufficient quantity
to ripen into disease. Hence it is even more
valuable for protection than cure. and few viii
ever suffer from Intemittents, if they avail
themselves of the prcseetian Ssie rrres1y af-
fords.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-03
Aver 5 Catiilarric Pills. Pill
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES or 4 FAMILY pNYslc,

are so composed that disease within the range of
their action can rarely withstand or evade them
Their penetrating properties search, and cleanse,
and invigorate every portion Of the human organ
Ism, correcting its diseased action, and restoring
Its healthy vitahties. As consequence of these
properties, the invalid who In bowed down with
pain or physical debility il astonished to find his
health or energy restored by remedy at once so
simple and inviting.
Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
OF every body but also many formidable and
dangerous diseases. The agent below named is
pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac,
containing certificates OF their and directions
for their use in the following complaints cosfire-
ness, Heartburn, Headache arising from disordered
Stomach, Nausea. Indigestion, PAN in and Morbid
laaction Of the Bosrets, F7atulency Loss of Appe-
lite, Janadsce, and other kindred complaints.
arising from low state of the body or obstruction
OF its functions. They are an excellent alternative
for the renovation OF the blood and the restora-
ton Of tone and strength to the system debiiated
by disease.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-03

6ITr Although we stan opposed
: TO the common swindling operations going en- nm
der the name Of Gift Enterprises, yet We feel like
saying to those who always UsA be trying their
luck in such matters that the enterprise under the
management Of ID. votaw, jr. 4 Co., at IT. Madi-
son, Is literally gotten up, and conducted BY gem
tieman Of strict integrity, who will fulfil all his
agreements honestly and to the letter. For circu-
arr, and any information, address Mr.. Votaw.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-03

Total amount Of Losses, Claims and
LlADtN f1eE....-... $3L,ooU.4S
The greatest amount insured on any one risk if
$50 900, but will not, q general thing, exceed
$40, Gee.
The Company has general rule 10 the
amount allowed to be insured In any city, town,
village block, being governed in this matter in
ings, width OF streets, facilities for putting out
fires, DC.
No part OF it's capital or earnings liz Deposited In
any other State rs security therein.
An atttsted copy OF the Charter or Act OF Incor-
poration accon panies this Statement.
CHAS. ]. MARTIN, Prest.
j. MILTON SMITH Eec'y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-03

GT Mascatine is all the time poking fun
atDavsnport. Here 10 an irreverent speci-
men from the Enquirer:
The Davenport Democrat and News con-
graduates the citizens of that place on the
arrival OF ftco strangers, who hare expressed
q determinations to locate in that sity. From
the length and tone Of the article, We are led
to believe that such an influx il very rare
occurrence with them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-03

Chamberlain b Thatcher vs.. Juppisr and
Naudain. This was suit on . note and
mortgage for $3.50 given for q balance due
on the purchase Of . tar title. The defence
was fraud, which issue was submitted to q
jury. The evidence showed that tax titles
are Of no intrinsic value, and that city tar
titles are OF less value than county or State.
They are generally bought and sold for the
tar and interest, or If sometimes for more,
it is only for the purpose Of removing >
cloud from the title, or impediment In the
way Of dsposing of good title. From the
inadequacy Of the consideration, connected
with the other circumstances of the case, the
jury found there was fraud.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-03-03
AUDITORS OFFICE. IOWA,

DEs MoISEs, J an. Is, 1850.
IT 10 HEREBY CERTIFIED, That on this day the
above Sworn Statement was filed In this ofdce,
showing the condition Of the HOME INSURANCE
COMPANY. located In the City VI New York, on
the FIRST day of January, 1859, in accordance with
the provisions Of Act Of the General Assembly
Of Iowa, entitled IAN Act in relation to Insurance
Companies" approved February y, 1858. That
said Statement shows that said Company 10 pos
sessed of tins requisite amount of capital and in
vested as required by law. Authority 10 therefore
given to the above nausd Company 70 transact bus
mess of Insurance In this State until the 3ist day
Of January, 1861.
That IL. b. TEN-EYcK, of Keokuk has been
daily appointed by said Company their lawful
Agent and Attorney for the County Of Lee, with
full powers TO take risks of Insur therein and
to acknowledge service of process, az provided by
law. " j. w. GATTEiLs ~--------
fahAd2w Amdi ne State