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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

SYRACUSE, August Z.
The Breckinridge and Lane Convention
assembled at IL o'clock. About 800 persons
were present in all. J. A. Green called the
Convention to order. Robert Duntah, of
Niagara, was chosen temporary Chairman.
Alter the calling Of the roll and the appoint.
ment of Committees on Credentials and
Permanent Organization, the Convention
took recess till O'Clock.
SYRACUSE, Aug. Z.
Attsrnoon 2ssston.-H. S. Randall Vas
chosen Permanent President, and the Con.
vention proceeded to business.
A number of gentlemen were dominated
as candidates for Governor, among whom
we're JAS: 7. Brady, Chas. O'Conner. and
John DIX, but as doubts were expressed
IN regard to their accepting the nomination.
an eiection was postponed and the COMMITTEES
on resolutions reported series, of which
the following Is a brief synopsis They de-
clare that the National Democracy Of New
York have no new allegiance to proclaim and
no new doctrine to avow, but renew their
protest against the absorption of all other
political issues in the agitation of the slavery
question, and repeat tho question whether
this Union is to be preserved that we
equally oppose and repudiate the plan Of
L'ucon tor intervening with the rights Of
slave settlers In the territories, and with the
plan OF Douglas for intervening with them
by unfriendly territorial legislation: that orr
principles stand defended by the Surname
Court OF the United States in the Dred Scott
decision, as the doctrine of the Const;tnt;on.
that we endorse and ratify the platform
adopted by Cushing's Baltimore INSTITUTE
Convention, and accept it as our political
faith that we heartily endorse and approve
OF the Administration of James Buchanan
also the nominations of Breckinridpe and
Lane, as the only regular candidates of the
National democracy; that we reprobste and
condemn the action of the N. Y. DELEGATION
to charleston and Baltimore, and charge uuon
Their faetious conduct the disruption and
DIVISION OF the Democratic party that the
pretended nomination of Douglas and John
son mas no semblance of regularity. and ia
not binding upon the Democratic party that
Mr.. johnson was not nominated at ali that
mr.. douglas nomination was by fraction of a
o1oken-up Convention, BY minority ol
hopelessly Republican States: and. finally,
that as 1t is reasonably apparent that Breck.
inridge and Lane will receive from The South.
ern and Pacific States between 100 and 100
electoral votes. and that the vote of New
YORK State will secure their election, all who
desire the defeat of Lincoln are urged to
vote for Breckenridge and Lane.
, Inc resolutions were drawn up by Gideon
IL. Tucker, and were received with apnlanse
|, The Convention then adjourned to find
lby telegraph some man in the Stat.
who would accept the nomination for Gov
lernor.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

New JERsEY.-The Breckenridge men IN
New Jersey, by freely placing upon their
Presidential ticket the names of both Douglas
and Bell electors, have stolen heavy march
upon both these other parties. The Douglas
men are now placed in the light of boilers and
a position which some OF
their newspaper organs seek to shirk by
adopting the Breckenridge ticket, while the
independent Bell ticket is hardly so much as
thought Of. Douglas will take but moiety
of the Democratic party; Bell, as straight
out candidate, will be next to nowhere; and
the 4 ght is already narrowed down to Brock
inridge and Lincoln. We have no fears tor
the result in such state of the canvass.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

New York Doc KlLLINa.-The dog killers
in New York are paid rs cents head for
bringing victims to the dog pound, but are
not ailo we'd to shoot down the cauines found
running at large As in some smaller cities we
wot of. The total number of dogs destroyed
in New York since the 14th OF June-the
first day of the present season when the law
went into operation--up to July 25th, was
3,007, at an expense to the city of SOL
The regulation is that no dogs shall be re.
ceived from boys. The boys, however, drive
paying business by catching dogs and
delivering them over TO a class OF men
known as dog brokers These brokers, also
having an eye to business, preserve the most
valuable breeds for the late fall trade among
strangers. 1t is only the comparatively
worthless that are drowned at the expense
of the CITY,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Close Of the Canvas i'm Missouri.

Close Oh thO canvas Ia MhsOuIA.
hi ST. Louis, Aug. 5.
The campaign for state, Congressional
and County officers 10 now closed. The
Democrats had large meeting last night
at Lucas' Market, and had speaking from
several stands.
The Union men had along and noisy pro-
oession. Among their attractions were
oalliope and wagons on which stone cutters,
carpenters, painters and other mechanics
were busy at work.
The Republicans had, perhaps, the largest
procession, and speaking from several
stands at Cent Mark
The Union men 60 into election tomorrow
confident of their State tick I, which will
receive large Republican vote, Mr.. Gar
denhire, the Repu.lican candid .te for Gov
ernor, having recommended he support OF
Sample Orr.
The contest which attracts the greatest
attention is between Blair and Barrett for
Congress. Alarge share-perhaps majority
of the Union men will vote for Barrett
for Representative. The result is doubtful.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
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west LlboRty Matters.

"Wapsis" Club continues to keep up its
interest, and, although we have never been
very enthusiastic, there appears to be .
steady, fixed, determined purpose to act.-
The Republicans Of this vicinity are no. of
that over-zeslous class, whose ardor becomes
consumed in little time by its own intensi-
ty, but are rather Of that quiet, persistent,
invincible sort who work with will.
We have appointed committees in each
school district in the township to ascertain
the number of voters and their political
proclivities, but their reports have not yet
been received.
We have had some quite interesting
speeches before the Club, and each man
seems determined to do his part towards
removing from the high places which they
have disgraced, the leaders Of that party,
which has proved itself an interruptions
violator Of compromises, and reckless
squanderer of the public money.
1t is happy circumstance that they have
at last bred an incurable disafection in their
own ranks, and are now realizing that
''curses like chickens come home to roost,'
in that the ''nigger question" is now violently
agitating the agitators themselves.
cannot refrain from commencing your
efforts to arouse the people on the subject o.
the Encampment, for it is hoped that al
parts of the county will be fully represented
and that we will have one Of the larges
Camp Meetings, that has ever been held ives
Of the Mississippi.
Since harvest, business has been slowly
improving here, and as an item l would men
ton that there were over 1000 bushels o
wheat received here last week, OF which
Brooks & 90. received over 8, 800, Messmor'
Il o.. 5000, l. K. Wright 500, besides from
500 to 1000 taken in at the Liberty Mills
1t was not considered very favorable weel
either, owing to the frequent rains, which
interfered materially with the threshing.
| Yours.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Kentucky Election.

LOCISVILLE, aug. Q.
Combs election is conceded by everybody.
In 35 counties heard from, Combs leads
$4,000. The Breckenridge wing in this Sec
ton complain that the Douglas wing trans
ferred large portion of their vote from Roll
ing, their nominee, to Combs. Combs maj
GRITTY, therefore, depends upon the action of
the two wings in the democratic counties
yet to be heard from, which are inaccessible
by railroad or telegraph. Some days yet are
required to ascertain the final result.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Republican County Convention.

Republican County convention
The Rspublicans of Ausestins county are ~
Qussted 20 meet In their respective townships on
Saturday the 26th day Of August A. D. 1850 st
O'Clock P. N. and elect DsLDaArIs to represent
them In their regular ANNUAL CONVENTION to be
held in the CouRf HeusD at AusoArm1 on SA1uR
DAT, re lsf DAY OF SRPfExBA8 A. D. 1850 at
e'cLecK P n, for the purpose OF nominating
candidate for DIsfRIcr CLsRE, appointing CEN
fRAA ConxIrfss for the ensuing year, and ira Ms
acting such other general business the interests
Of the party in the pending campaign may demand.
The general care Of al the party interests, the
management Of ito organization. the nomination
Of all its candidates for the general election. the
appointment Of ell its regular ofaoers ami commit
tees and the transaction Of all itt general business
legitimatsly dsvolvsd upon this, tho regular
annual Convention Of the party, for the reason
among others tina: ordinarily in it alone the party
10 fully represented, and due notice 10 given to Oil
its members of the nature Of tho business to be
transacted. Republicans will therefore recognise
the impor lance Of full attendance on this Con-
vention especially in view Of the approaching
Presidential and State elections.
The ratio Of Representation will be one delegate
for eaeh township and one additional delegate for
every 70 votes aud fraction thereof over 10, cas-
fer Samuel J. Kirkwood at the late general election
Tho Official Republican vote Of the several town
ships for Governor At the last election and the
cofrespondng ratio of are follows
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
The Costa Il lea Railroad Grant.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.
By the arrival of Mr.. Demetry, Secretary
of Legation of Costa Rica, information had
been received of full ratification to grant
the Railroad right to Ambrose Thompson,
it having been approved by both Houses in
the Costa Rican Congress, July 30th.
The grant is for 80 years; the roadway
to be 300 yards wide, alternate sections
being given to the railway of mile square,
the remaining sections retained by the gov
ernment The points at each end of the road
to be through the term the location between
the Bay of Coruna and Grauadian line on
the Pacific and Point Oorita on the Grana.
dian boundary on the Atlantic. The survey
is to be made in two years and the road to
be built in six years thereafter; the grantee
to maintain sufficient police along the line
to preserve order. Troops of the govern
ment are tn be carried free, but no foreign
troops and munitions of war without the
consent of Costa RIGA The road cannot be
transferred to any foreign government. The
same charter for the organization is given
as to the Ohiriqui Land Company. Sixty
cents profits to be paid to Costa Rica aud
$50, 900 to be deposited within the year as
guarantee that the road will be built, to
on its completion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Arrival of the Kangaroo.

ST. JOHNS, August 4.
The steamship Kangaroo, from Liverpool,
25th, ola Queenstown, Goth, passed Cape
Race at IL P. NJ. to day. She was boarded
by the news.boat Of the Associated Press,
and summary of her news obtained. Much
of the Kangaroo's report is anticipated by the
arrival Of the Australasian. -
GREAT BRIrAlN.-The House of Commons
had adopted resolution placing the mails
and other contracts, in future, under the
control of Parliament.
FRANcE.-The Paris Bourse fell ! per cent
under Lord Palmerston speech. The rents
closed, on the oath, at 67980.
1t was reported that the conference on the
Swiss question had been indefinitely ad-
journed.
The Emperor of Austria arrived at Toplise
on the Oath. The Prince Regent of Prussia
had not arrived.
NAPLES AND SIclLY.-The Neapoltans had
evacuated Messina, Melassao and Syracuse,
and were being transported to Naples.
1t was reported that Garibaldi was preparing
for descent on the mainland.
Revolutionary demonstrations had taken
place at Naples.
SYR1A.--It was reported that conference
would be held at Paris in relation to Syria.
The Porte had notified the Western powers
of the conclusion of peace between the Druses
and Maronites. He proposed, nevertheless
| to act with the utmost severity against the
authorizers of the massacre. Itwas reported
that the Porte protested against French inter
ference, and that the expedition was stopped
Later Ola Queenstown. London, 26th.--
The Daily Neps, which arrived here Wed
nesday evening, says the funds were firmer
and closed at an improvement of / per cent
The other markets were also tirmer, and there
was q general advance in British railway
stocks.
| Advices from Paris state that the firm o
Grandvile, in the hide and leather trade, hac
failed. Liabilities, 100000.
A Paris telegram says the Sandman gov
eminent consents to support Garibaldi in {
proposal for six months truce between
Naples and him.
LIVERPOOL Breadstufs-Flour advanc
O. Cd. and quotes Americas26@3os. Wheat firm ant
| advanced 1921 since Friday Holders demand IN
| additional advance, which checked business. Rec
los and 6d@lls, white lis. Corn dull but steady
mixed and yellow S0(93ls.
B,ef heavy. Pork dull. Bacon quiet. LarG
buoy snt-6ls and Cd.
LONDON MAEKET.-Wheat firm and I'd hich el
| since Friday. Money m ,rket slightly easier.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

York papers call their city metropolitan"
and sneer at Philadelphia as "Provincial."
In New York $4,000 were appropriated for
the entertainment Of the Japanese. The
appropriation was exceeded some $50,
In Philadelphia $4,000 was appropriated
for similar purpose. The ambassadors
were well treated, and all their wants were
as fully met as in New York, and yet of the
$4,000 appropriated, only $7,208 80 was
spent. Viewed in the light of these effects
metropolitan" would seem to be synony-
nous with RECKLESS end profuse expenditure
of money!"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

LAND SALES IN MINNESOTA. The veto of
tho Homestead Bill by the President was a
hard blow at the settles of Minnesota, which
is now followed by proclamation for the
sale of almost five millions of acres, by the
same parsonage. The lands, We learn, are
have come under the provisions of the
Homestead Bill, had it nos been strangled,
The sales are to take place as follows
At st. Cloud, Monday, Oct. Is and 20.
At Forest City, Monday, Oct. %.
At Henderson, Monday, Oct. Is.
At St. Peter, Monday, Oct. %.
At Chstfeld, Monday, Oct. 26:
At Sunrise City, Monday, Dot. %.
At Portland, Monday, Oct. 20.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

The New York Herald, which advocates no
party cause, buthas been supporter of Buch-
aaan's Administration and one Of the most un-
srupulous villi6ers Of the Republican party,
sometime since gave up the Presidential con-
test to Mr.. Lincoln. Its opinion ofthe reslt
considering its present standpoint of view,
is entitled to some consideration, though wc
hope our Republican friends will not have so
much faith in it as to relax their Efforts
The "Satanic" may be at some of his old
tricks, after all. In his issue of the 4th inst
he says:
PARTY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL
PuRPosEs-No NEED OF THEN THIs Tine
We are authorized to announce to the money
contributors Of all parties concerned, that
they will be acting wisely this time to
treat all applications for money for Presi-
dental purposes in this campaign with fiat
refusal to give copper. There is no neces-
sity for any such contributions to the cause
of "Old Abe Lincoln" and all moneys
bestowed to aid in the work of electing either
Breckenridge, Bell or Douglas, are moneys
foolishly thrown away. The result of the
election is foregone conclusion. Lincoln
win be elected notonly SO, but from present
appearances he will walk over the course.
But with the democracy on all sides going
to the dogs, what is the use Of money to them
in this campaignf The thing is fixed. The
republicans have it all their own way, and
the documents from their distributing com.
mittee at Washington, and Greeley's docu-
ments, are all SO much waste paper. They
might just rs well 60 at once to the grocer's
at two cents per pound, as to be sent all over
the country, numbering up the mails, and
only to be sent at last to the grocery. In
short, while it is folly to waste money fol
Breckenridge, Bell or Douglas in this canvass
upon wandering stumpers and loafers who
can do nothing, it is useless to be throwing
money away for Lincoln orators, organs
Gibbs and vagrant minstrels, and Greeley'f
documents, when it is clear that Lincoln car
d. Just as well without them. The demoo
racy have arranged it that he shall be elected
and the raising Of funds for his cause or any
other cause is sheer nonsense.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
REWARD. The Mayor of Ottumwa offer

REWARD. - The Mayor of Ottumwa offers
a reward of $500 for the arrest of Moe omb,
(the supposed murderer of young Lawrence
and Miss Harvey,) and describes him as
being 25 or 80 years of age, 5 feet or
inches in hight, heavy black beard and hair
slightly interspersed with grey, and looking
very much like an Indian. Shortly after
the murder was committed, MoComb was
traced to Iowa City, where he disposed of
the wagon and team, and from there to his
fathers house, near Rockford, ILL.,, and from
thence to Beloit, Wis, at which place all
trace of him was lost.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

T Judge Douglas, as Northern man,
does not believe in the justice or equity Of
slavery. He believes it to be an evil
Dubuque Herald
Will the Herald have the goodne IS to say
when and where Judge Douglas ever gave
expression to such sentiment as the above?
We have been a close observer of the little
dodger, have read his speeches carefully, and
do not hesitate to say that he has never, by
word or by vote, lntimated belief that slavery
is an evil, or that it is not founded in justice
and equity. On the contrary, he has frequently
undertaken to prove tt at it is not an ''evil,"
but a blessing, and that it violates neither
Justice nor equity" Shall we hear from
the Herald p Chicago Press and Tribune.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, August 3.
Herald Correspondence:-I is understood
that President Buchanan intends to visit the
Great Eastern on Wednesday.
Notwithstanding the denial in an official
quarter that an order had been given to pur-
chase Lime Point, near San Francisco, it
appears that requisition was made on the
Treasury Department for 100000 for the
purpose, and a draft was issued. Strangely
enough, however, the draft was cancelled,
to-day, at the Treasury Department.
A call for Douglas Convention in North
Carolina, to nominate an electoral ticket,
appears in the Raleigh Standard.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
The Peruvian Difficulty.

NEW YORK, Aug. 8.
Tribune Washington correspondence: II
hear that the Peruvian Minister. who has
gone to New York, is instructed by his gov
eminent to return home in case our Minister
at Peru, Mr.. Clay, should suspend his rela-
tions there on account of the refusal of tn at
government to comply promptly with the
demands Of our own government.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

% Gen. bod &c boosted in a speech ct the
Baltimore Convention that delaware was for
the Wilmot Proviso when Iowa was helping
to fight the battle of the South against ii"
Gen. Dodge knows that the people of Iowa
were never opposed to the Wimot Proviso
He also knows that the only battle Iowa ever
had on the subject was in getting rid of the
Dodges, the Joneses, the LETTERS, and other
doughfaces, who persistently misrepresented
her in the councils Of the nation, by voting
against this beneficent measure and IN fav or
of Douglas Nebraska bill. The General also
knows what success has crowned their efforts
in this direction, as he finds himself turned
out, late IN life, to grass in company with a
large number Of broken down political hacks.
Linn L0untv ReUister
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10

CAN'r STAND I7.-The venerable Judge
Isaac Bison, Of Cayuga county, New York,
who has voted with the Democratic party
since the days Of jefferson, is out for Lincoln.
He saws be has stuck to the Democratic party
IS long as he could see anything of the party
left, and now, it having utterly dissolved, he
feels it his duty to work for it no longer, but
intends to support the Republican candidates,
Lincoln and Hamlin.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
From Cincinnati.

CINclNNATI, Aug. 8.
The Bell and Everett County Convention
nominated full ticket.
l.. Anderson was nominated for Congress
from the First District, and Hon. John Scott
Harrison from the Second District.
The Chicago Zouaves arrived here this
morning.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Fatal Explosion.

ED1NsBuRG, Ind Aug. 6.
The whisky receiver of Adams, McCor-
mick & Co.'s distillery exploded yesterday
morning, instantly killing MORGAN Meadows.
Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Pinney badly burned,
but will recover.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-10
Glorious Republican Victory!
Blair's Aaysrity in ST. Louis Datrict 1,0ool
FIRST DISPATCH.

FIRST DISPATCH.
ST. LOUIS, August z.
Eighteen precincts heard from give Blair
1917 majority for the short term, and 1881
majority for the long term.
SECOND DISPATCH.
ST.. LOUIS, August 7.
There are still 4 precincts to hear from,
which, two years ago, gave Barrett about 100
majority.
The vote has been very heavy one, being
an increase of about 1000 over the vote in
1858. Everything passed off quietly and
without disturbance of any kind.
As far as heard from, Barrett's majority
for the short term is about 45, and the result
is still doubtful 1t is generally conceded
that Barrett is elected for the short term.
Todd, the Union candidate, received about
800 vozes, which is loss of 700 since 1858.
So far, Blair's majority over Barrett for the
long term is about 1000.
Orr, Union, for Governor, receives q
majority in this District of about 1900.
The legislative ticket is in doubt, but favors
the Republicans, who also elect majority o.
the county officers.