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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

OHIo.-Returns from 70 counties give Lin
coin "A sci majority over Douglas, being a
Republican gain of l9, ,l23 since the October
election. la tho pine counties yet to hear
from, there was trtiing Republican major
ty in October, 50 that Lincon's majority in
the State vii! nut be less than A SOL. Bells
vote is about 10000, and Breokinridge's
about the same
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

RErRAcTIoN.. The sneaking Fifth Avenue
Committee, who so vi,lainously libelled Gerrit
Smith and other men, in connection with the
John Brown foray, and refused to retract their
SANDERS when requested to do so, have now,
to save the pockets which they worship from
bleeding under heavy verdict in libel suit,
eaten their own wordsl They have addressed
note to Gerrit Smith, retracting their slander
and humbly apologizing. Mr.. Smith conse
quently withdraws his libel suit
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23
Z rons New KGrk.

New York, Nov. Is.
Letters from Louisville say Union demon
STRAIT o':S are soou to be made by the Bell
and Everett men in every county in the
5a-
Ex -:!ayor Swan, of Baltimore, addressed
.arSe meeting at the Bell aud Everett head
i."r'ers, in this city last cvening He alvis-
"a " General convention Of delegates from
3. ti.e states, at which the N5:th should
."atsntce the enforcement of the Fugitive
Ia Law and the equal right Of the South
20 occupy the Territories. L
The Breckinridge General Committee have
issued all address, depreciating secession.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

A NORTH CAROLINA SENrIMENT.-Speakin
OF the present crisis, the Wilmington On o.
Herald speaks thus cheeringly for the good
old State: I've will have trouble and there 8
no use 10 SHIFTING our eyes to it; but we feel
assured that the old North State will stand
firm, and whatever may be her determine
'ior, that size will act for herself and not
for the !COtton States J."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

TIE FAMINE IN KANsAs--Mr. W. F. NJ
Army, agent for the relief of the sufferers in
Kansas, and who, from a recent residence in
that country, is familiar with the extent of the
famine that prevails there, says that the
present and prospective desttution in Kansas
equals, if it does not surpass, that Of the
famine in Ireland. Then, there was failure
only of the potato crop, while, in various
portions Of Kansas, all crops have failed. He
says that the people have exhausted Their
means in obtaining for themselves homes in
q new Territory. Thousands are now in want
and, unless relieved, must suffer- Everything
is barren and bare, and the settlers see Winter
approaching, their families without food"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

DOUGLAS IN Iowa - Poor Little Dug !
Since the infamous treatment he received In
Alabama, we hardly have the heart to poke
any more fun at him. But, in his Iowa tour,
he spoke in Scott county. Result-6OO Re-
publicangain. Hespoke in johnson. Result
300 Republican gain. He spoke in Linn.
Result-500 Republican gain. He spoke in
Jones. Result--3o0l Republican gain. He
spoke in Dubuque. Result 600 Republican
gMn. Sum total, 1850. Poor little Dug
performed miracles-for Old Abe. - Ioaoo
Ctty Reporter. .l4z sas g,ge saaisss4
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23
The ssE)eclnraa ais,ll, in Frisst.
WAsHINGIoN, Nov. ]

= - ; - - 1ASH1NV tt1N, NOV. IF.
The Constitution. publishes one OF .;he
forms of tbs Declaration of lnhenendencs
that is t, be submit ed 20 the South Carolina
Oonvsa ton. 1t embodies a posi.on OF the
American Declaration of nd fps pdence, viii,
a list of grievances, altered 10 suit tic pres
ent condition 9 affairs in .has ], .fne Acops
OF this, i is Understood, was laid beiDre the
President yesterday.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

~ The Selma (Alabama) Seatinel says
that the Breckinridge men OF Montgomery
offered reward Of one thousand dollars for
the detection of the fellows who threw eggs
at Douglas, on the occasion of his recent
visit to that city. 3z4 u' sss. -.-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

VoTE OF PHILApELPHIA.-The total vote of
Philadelphia, including the rural districts,
was 2,62o, divi led among the several tick
cts voted as follows:
Lincoln. Douglas, Breckenridge Bell.
(straght.) and Douglas.
39,lS0 9,765 2l,7lS 6.937
Lincoln's maj. 740; plurality II, 1852.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

ITALY. - According to Neapolitan ac-
counts, Cialdine was beaten with great loss
at the Garigl;sao. Some dispatches place
his losses as high as 10000 killed and
wounded, and five guns taken. Official dis
patches from Turin say these assertions are
completely false, the sardinians not being
defeated at all
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

LNCoLN's VoTE IN DELAwARE.-Lincoln
received 1927 more votes in the slave State
of Delaware than Douglas. Tho vote of the
State stands: Breckenridge 7,345, Bel 1883,
Lincoln {, ,S29, Douglas 1902. Besides elect
ing Mr.. Fisher to Congress by 24S majority,
the Republicans of that State have elected II
members Of the State Senate, and members
Of fthe lower House, making tie on joint ballot
between the Republicans and Democrats.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

The EFFECT AT Ocoquan, Prince Viii
liam county, Virginia, where few months
ago some hot-headed fellows cut down a
Republican aag-staf, Lincoln received 55
votes, at the late election, Breckinridge ST.
Bell 4S, and Douglas 1.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23
FloridaG Gees w5tss e.517fss s,ars,ifss.s

a. WysHiSGTos, Nov, i5.I-A Dispatch rt
ceived at Charleston fgam ,,he GoEernoI 4
Florida states that F!oci3a GOES with S3l
Carolina. "a aasSs ssi~ @s-sis5sp 81 ig9
). 81 BAD h&sl u y 77'~ Is sg-gi 30
ss3 I.gt sssizs sk2t%s.a ~ .s.sar Of, qegg
.1 ..Bsa ,bsa I'D ElyagiOTct Sos. 4 .h
Hon. Samuel Il, i};arne- .tlSi 'Co3,59. /
sioner elect, died at ilis e5iIence n * n
wioh, Ohenango 20, la sae. g,3r- ssl
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

tVA A Southern newspaper remarks -
&c There are not corn ami bacon enough in
the Gulf States TO feed the people until the
irst of March. We have to buy from Indi-
Yet they will have it that .'Cotton is King
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

DTalk OF thesectionalism of the Repub-
lican party-why, one entire Slave State will
be represented in the next Congress by o
Republican delegation - the State of Della
,uorat
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

ARUMoR.--The Sigourney Qowa) Democrat
of last week contains startling rumor" Of
the murder of Henry Clay Dean in Missouri.
Of course, there was no truth in the rumor,
except that Dean had been politically killed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

1t should be remembered that the above
vote includes that Of the townships in which
the several cities are situated We think
our estimate of the population is very
nearly correct
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

W In Vermont, persons can vote for a
general ticket in any town of the State, upon
a certificate of citizenship. On the 9Th inst,
therefore, the Douglas Democrats rallied in
Brandon from all the towns around, in order
to swell the vote in Mr.. Douglas native place,
and did run it up to l02, the Lincoln vote
being also 4o3. Forty came over from Sud.
bury and Salisbury alone. Mr.. Douglas
doubtless feels much complimented at the
progress made in his native town since the
State election, last September.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

Rock ISLAND COUNTY. -I.incoln's ofieiai
majority in Rock lslard county, Ill, is 6l0.
The whole number of votes poIled in the city
of Rock Island was S04; in the county 8 .6l3.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

New jERsEY.--The official vote Of New
Jersey shows that four 0f the electors chosen
are for Lincoln and three for Douglas! So
much for fusion! I'd N@ '''~
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

A LA BLoNDIN.-The Governor of Georgia
threatens 10 perform gylnnastic feat. He
says: I'VE now s:enG on our arms''-Lou
isUille Democrat.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

CONSOLATION WANTED. editor of the
Lacrosse Owls Ua,on and Democrat adver-
tises for alarga print Bible with the s'ccnsola-
tory pesssges marked" e
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

- The Bell-Eversst party were confident
Of carrying Massachusetts, but they are
l2 900 behind Douglas !sga.g
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

The St. Louis Custom House, not COM
pleted has cost $4,250,0o0, and $3.50, 900
viii probably be required to finish it,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23
texas AID Alabama for Brecixi,a.
ridge.

... New OsLEANs, Nov. I6.
The returns from Texas indicate thai the
State has gone for Breckinridge by 1000
majority. y l-a sa.7zsas Sd. ,z9.sIr
iLe Mobile .MsrcGry claims .Alabau.. for
Brcckinridge BY ll,o00 majoritg.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

DOUGLAS WHEREABOUTS. - Douglas has
been heard from. He arrived in New Orleans
on the sth, two days after the election. The
Picayune says he was received by a large
crowd of people. AS the procession passed
along Royal street, a shower of flowers fell
from the balconies on splendid carriage,
where the Little Giant was standing, bowling
to the ladies, in answer for their demonstr
tions. immediately after his arrival at the
st. Charles Hotel, Mr.. Douglas addressed
from the balcony, the immense crowd who
were hurrshing and cheering in the street.
Mrs. Douglas accompanies her husband, and,
We regret to learn, is still suffering somewhat
from the injury to her ancle received by tile
accident at Montgomery, Alabama.
Later.-It is reported that Mr.. Douglas is
exceedingly i'll at some place--probably in
Mississippi 1t is most likely that his recent
exciting canvass and severe labor at speaking
is the cause of his illness.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

INDIANAPoLIs, Nov. 14% rho 3'i se
OF eighty-three counties ittbi t. tIfa t-otp
as follows: Lineoin, l07,0a ;oDaviaisss4
53l; Breckinridgc, 1885; EeH, :, ~. f-
Lnco!n,s plurality. % 500 Lnco,us ou-
fallty in The State will probably seael z3,-
Qo2j majority over all, 5000, ;, s-.. -,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

JEFFERSON ON DIsUNIoN.-When Mr.. Jetfer-
son, after the exciting contest of 1900, was
about to assume the administration of the
Government, and when, as now, grave fears
were entertained for the perpetuity O.. the
Union, he summed up in his Inaugural Ad-
dress, as among the essential principles of our
free institutions, "the preservation Of the
General Government in it's whole constitu-
tional vigor as the sheet-ancnor of our peace
at home and safety abroad; a jealous care of
the right OF election by the peoplc-a mild
and safe corrective of abuses which are Topped
by the sword Of revolution where peaceable
remedies are unprovided; and absolute acqui-
escence in the DECISIONS of the majority-the
vital principle of Republics, from which there
is no appeal but to torce-the vital principle
and immediate parent of despotism.'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

The NEGEo SUFFRAGE QUESTION IN New
YonK.-In the State of New York, negroes
worth $3.50 are allowed to vote. A proposition
was submitted to the people of the State, at
the late election, to confer the right Of suffrage
upon the negroes, irrespective of the property
qualification. The Republican Legislature of
last Winter conveniently got rid of the ques-
ton, which was somewhat embarrassing in its
nature, in this way. The result of the sub
mission Of the proposition is its overwhelming
defeat. In the city of New York, where there
were 32,I97 Republican votes, there were
only 1,640 votes cast for enfranchising the
negroes not worth $3.50, which is about one
fourth or one-fifth the price of likely negro
in the Southern markets. 1t is said that the
rich egroes-those worth $3.50 and more
voted to prevent poor negroes from voting.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23
~ At the recent election

AT the usual estimate of FIVE inhabitants
to each voter, this would give population
to the several places as follows:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23
Illinois congressman.

The result of the election for Congress
men in Illinois is as follows:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23
No Cause for Alarm.

We see no reason for the slightest alarm al
the clamor which is just now being raised by
the Secessionists of the Cotton States. They
will be attended to, in due time, by the con-
servatiye masses in their own midst. Fanatics
are always the most noisy and the first heard.
few of these idle swaggerers about the
public places in Southern town, where there
is telegraph office, manage to communicate
their foolishness, by lightning, to the whole
country, while the quiet, conservative masses,
having something to do at home, are not
heard from. But they will be heard soon,
and they will wipe out the secession element
from the country, without the aid of Federal
authority.
South Carolina has already shown her i'm
potency. Her Legislature, which was called
in special session, has adjourned. Instead of
taking measures for going out of the Union
Immediately, bill has been passed calling a
Convention, to be held in January, com
mencing on the second Monday. Why this
procrastination Why not have the Con-
vention now? But the Convention will meet
in January, and proceed to deliberate. Pos
sibly, commissioners may be appointed to
consult other States. Then hole will be
found through which to travel backward.
The utter insanity of the idea of withdrawing
from the Union, remarks cotemporary, must
become apparent to the South Carolinans,
when they come to think Of it for time
They will find on every side insurmountablc
obstacles to carrying Ut their mad schemes.
The dcMonstrativc little faction of traitors
will be smothered in their nest, and the
of the Union preserved.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23
asaasga OF Etr. Owen.

+ &'fS-ssis4 ILE, Ind. Nov. l4.-Dr. David
= Dsnea @Yash tie we'll known geolnest, lied
SIT day at his residence in n w liarncny.
iiss aqaTs ssaT g-, -. = - lEGsa
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

ulgsaS SEpeKBRIpsf,13| o ~. agNvv.o1 15.-Prstncr 6
SMITH, largss "a PSI 9iqutaetnrers, % Lee,
Mass, suspehaea payment to-day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

LINCOLN IN THs SLAVE STArEs.-The vote
Of Lincoln in the slaveholding States thus
far reported is as follows:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

A concoursc oi c,ding men Of ;s.... .. ..
held at tMilledgevi!ie, Thursuav, n.,..aiu,l4s.,
agreed to call State Couventioo At a. r.ft.
day. Resistance is '! the ascsTiGara, il.
the State. Money ght. Ban!:s av-;sil. p
the action of Philadelphia ana New York I
.- lia MoalLa, Noy 10. .
A meeting of all parties IVES held to-day,
unanimously fayoring secession. Resolu-
tions to await the action of otoer States were
voted down and withdrawn .-'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

This leaves the representation the same
s it was in the last Congress.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-23

I" A"hiNGToN, Nov. I6.
Amos Kendall pnniishes another article
opposing secession. He stsses that the L on
stitutiom refused to pu3!ia.. the article on tn.
ground that its edi:oy s,cessionist.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-09-28
ADVERTISEMENTS.

We direct The attention of our readers to
the very complete stock of Fall and Winter
Goods which Messrs. WIrE & LYruGog, are
offering Mt their wcll-known Stand, No. Q,
Whites Block. Their Stack embraces the In.
fest styles Of Ladies and Gentlemcn's Dress
Goods, and choice variety in every depart.
ment. which they will sell on accommodating G
terms A deduction Of 10 per cent. for cash.
Messrs. B. M. g. S. A. WlHs1ocK have lust
received q large and we'll selected Stock of
Ready-made Clothing, which they will sell at
prices to suit the times. Their Stock is very
complete, and they feclconfi'!ent in their abil-
ity to please Read their advertisement, and
give them call. In addition 10 their Ready
Made Clothing, they have n fine Stock of
Broadcloths &c, DC.
See advertisements of Col Rogers; Carm-
chael d Bean. Of Augusta; Messrs. John A!cxs
ander d Co., of the !Congnree -Iron Works,
Columbia, S. G.; Prof. Achel: Prof Schmit :;
d. F. Jones, InteudanL; Julius barrow, of
Augusta, Ga.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-09-28
OUR PALMETTO" SKETCHES.

Several of the surviving members of the Pal
metto Reg have forwarded us their
names since the commencement of our sketches.
1t is our desire that every member of that i'll
fatea Regiment, in whatever part of the Union
or the world he may be, should bave a copy
Of our paper during the publication of our
sketches. And they shall have it if they will
only send lis their names and address; and if
any should not be able to pay for it. they shall
have it gratis. We claim for our sketches the
utmost reliability in their more important facts
and features and we with those who were eve
witnesses and participated in the campaign, to
to read and judge for themselves. We NAV
touch ao'ne points that may never have seen
the light before, and which may be considered
important to the truth of history. Men and
u Teusures-matters and things will all he sketch
ed, rs far as possible, with the impartial pen of
historic truth.
Will the press Of this State, and Of other
States assist US, as far as they may ind it con-
venient in extending this notice-Son of Tenn.
pordnce.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-09-28
CORRESPONDENTS

The New York Times Of Thursday, only
rerched US yesterday. II contains letter from
Col. Jas. L. Orr, to Hon. Amos Kendall, who
in private note had disented from the views
expressed by Mr. Orr. and Mr.. Kendalls reply.
Col. Orr calls Mr.. KS attention to the result
Of the teachings Of Black Republicani.m, as
developed in resistance to the fugitive alave
law, the inveigling Of haves the raid Of John
Brown, and the recent insdrreetion ary move.
ments ip Texas, and asks-7oan it be; prudent.
safe or manly to submit to the dominssjon of a
party who's declared purpose is to destroy us
and subvsrt our whole social aud industrial
policy. ~" -" =" .''.' '."ii @'f Eo4
+ The reply OF Mr.. Kendall, occupying three
columns Of the 7snaes, is tbatoft . rank consoIi
Enthusiastically denying the rights Of 8 State
to seeede and intimating that 100000 volun.
teers will be ready TO crush out the attempt
and all engaged in It. 1'.F4 ,2s'aa .%f:!a
Our readers win shortly begin TO ssse vbsth
or we are tsnding.-- Gxasdioa. !, 4. .;s..",.9g
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-09-28
ESSAYS TOR THE DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL
FAIR

The following Committees have been appoin
ted to prepare Reports on the following Subjects
to be read at the next Agricultural Fair In
the absence of formal meeting of TIE Com
| mittcc the Chairman of ench Committee is re-
| spcctfully requested to prepare his Report, and
| submit the same:
lst. The Wealth of Abbeville District, Ag.
riculturally Considered-Capt. J. n. Cochran,
| Chr'n j. a. Norwood, Gen. A. NJ. Smith, B.
NJ. Latimer, Capt. Jno. Brownlec, j. r. Tar
rant, Esq, Capt. Larkin Reynolds. John
White.
End Hygienc-the best mode and manner of
improving the health of our plantations-Dr.
+. r. Calhoun, Chr'n: DR.. S. S. Marshall.
DR.. W. c. Norwood, Dr. W. E. Archer, DR..
James Mabry. DR.. J. Jenkens Lee. DR.. Lewis
Anderson, DR.. r. Devlin.
Sd. Can we raise as much in South Carolina
as in the western States. taking into considera-
tion the disadvantages attending emigration,
settlement. expenses, disease, &c.-Col. B. z.
Herndon, Chr'n; w. B. Dorm, ESQ.,, DR.. Joh1
Logan, Dr. Jos. s. Marshall, Genl p. Fl.
Bradley, Gen'l W. w. Perryman, sam'l Jor
dan, Robert Haddon, DR.. P. w. Connor, John
Cohran, ESQ.
4th. The Rotation System. What kind of
crops are best adapted to the restoration and
preservation Of our land-Col NJ. o. Talman,
Chr'n; T. c. Perrin, Esq, M. o. N1cCaslan,
II. II. Creswell, C. T. Haskell, DR.. VIM.
Tenant, Vim. Blake, Esq, DR.. II. Latimer,
Rober. Hutchinson. J. J. Cunningham.
9th. Horscs.-The breeding. rearing and best
mode Of taking care of them-Maj. J. X.
Vance. Chr'n: r. NJ. White, ]. Jordan, DR.. J.
". W. Marshall, W. Joel Smith, Robert Ellis,
J. 7. Moore, Daniel J. Jofd6n ,yMaj. J. T.
Lyon, Capt. Sam'l Hester.
9th. Sheep.-What protection do they need
and how obtainei-Maj. r. A. Griffin, Chr'n
Col. Sam'l Donnnld, James Taggart, James II.
Wideman, Esq, Edward Calhoun, Capt. ". X.
Bradley, Col Vim. Clinkscales, Capt John R
Wilson.
7th. Education. constitutes the diff
Guilty Of governing our Schools and Colleges Of
the present day-Genl S. MCGOWAN, Chr'n
I. Thomson, Esq, Rev. 3. johnson. W. James
Lomax, Esq, Rev. D. Mcneil Turner, Rcv
". r. Hemphill, Rev: NJ. North, F. A. Con.
nor, VIM. H. White, W. P. McKeliar.
| W. C. DAVIS, Sec'y.