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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

The UPPER AND LOWER DECKS OF
MISSISSIPPI STEAMBoAT.-I ventured
down to the lower deck, after dark, that
night, and made my way through the
labyrinth Of freight, machinery and
cattle and the men, l found, were
disposed of very much like kennel of
dogs. Most Of them were asleep,
wherever they could find corner or a
resting place for the head /; here and
there is a group gambling by the Ii ght
of the furnace fires, some stretched
like wet clothes over the hogskeads Of
tobacco, but no sign Of any thought Of
accommodation for item. The con-
rrast between the level of abandoned
men, and the moaning cattle, and the
splendid luxury Of the floor above-all
ahoat over the same keel and guided by
the same helm-was, to say ths least,
suggestive.
We had quite French dinner, ex-
ceedingly well-seasoned and sumptuous;
and, in the evening, there was quite
variety Of amusement. Two or three
young ladies among the passengers
kept the piano going at one end Of the
long and brilliantly lighted saloon, and,
at the other, several professional gam
blers spread their tables, and there
were large audiences for both. TO
look at the gay scene within, it was
hard to realize, that We were. mean
time, gliding swiftly through such an
untrodden wilderness as met the eye
with but a step out upon the deck.-N
p. W'lIIS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
Douglas at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, sept. ~.
Douglas arrived here from Niagara Falls, at
noon, and was received at the depot by large
concourse of people. He was accompanied
by nearly two thousand persons from the
adjoining towns, who came hither to hear the
Senator speak. Mr.. Douglas was escorted,
by an imposing procession of citizens on foot
and in carriages, and Little Giants in uniform,
to the Carter House, wher, he spoke to an
audience of about 10000 persons. Judge
Doug'as made compact and able argument
touching upon the troubles of 1850, which
were set at rest by the compromise measures
of 1850; complmentins Clay, Webster, Fill
more, and the Union Wings and Democrats,
who took part in accomplishing these meas
ures, showing that the Wings and Democrats
in 1852 and Americans in 1856 had concurred
in maintaining the principle Of non.interven-
ton by Congress with slavery, which had
formed the basis of the compromise of 1850.
In the evening. the Democracy were
addressed by Mr.. Douglas, Mr.. Marshall, of
Kentucky, and other distinguished gentlemen.
The torchlight procession by the Little
Giants was brilliant affair, about 1000
torches being in the line.
Judge Douglas goes to Ohio, to morrow.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

From an early hour this morning, the
streets in the vicinity OF the Russell Hou> e
were densely packed with people anxious to
catch q glimpse of the Prince, when he
should appear to take his departure for the
cars. Just before 10 O'Clock he made his ap-
pearance with two of his suite, accompanied
by Mayor Bull, intending to drive through
the city before proceeding to the cars, a
magnificent open barouche, drawn by four
white horses, had been provided for the pur-
pose, in which the party seated themselves.
The crowd getting about the carriage and
blocking up the avenue, made it almost i'm
possible for the carraige to proceed. Cheer
after cheer was given, and wild enthusiasm
prevailed. The carriage was followed by
an immense crowd on foot, many hanging to
the wheels, while the streets ard sidewalks
on the route were literally blocked will, peo-
pie who intercepted the royal party at every
turn. Such a rabbie and scene of confusion
was never witnessed in Detroit before. At
ter driving through tie few of the princi-
pal streets, followed by the crowd, the party
proceeded to the depot and took their de-
par,ure for Chicago. amid the firing salute
and other demonstrations.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

The New York FUs1oN.-The unhoiy al
lance of the Douglasites in New York with
the Know Nothings is already exhibiting its
fruits. Mr.. Ottendorfer, one of the Douglas
electors, who demanded of the Committee
that the ten Know NothiI gs on the ticket
should be required to vote for Douglas, which
the committee refused, has rendered his
resignation as elector, which has been accept
ed. Mr.. 0. is an influential editor of New
York city.
The Journal Of Commerce Democratic
comedies the State to Lincoln, and thinks the
question rests with Pennsylvania and New
Jersey to defeat him. Then there is no longer
a question about it, for Pennsylvania and
New Jersey are sure for the Republicans.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
WEEKLY JOURNAL.
Genuine Popular Sovereignty.

From MIR. Lincoln Cincinnati Speech, Sept. Is SO
cay that zoe must not interfere Nth the
institution Of slauery in the States @here 1t
EXISTS, because the Constitution forbids it,
and the general welfare does not require US
to do so. We must not aoithhold an efficient
Fugitive Slare la,o, because the Constitution
requires US, as understand it, not to with
hold such a law. But 700 must prersnt the out
spreading Of the institution, because neither
thsic,.,astN.,ton nor general sceltars requires
US to es,end it. WE MUST PREVENT THE EEvl-
va OF TIE ArRsoAN SLAVE. TRADE, AND THE
RW,rr,sa BY CeSeREss OF TERRITORIAL
sSAvs CODE. WExusr prevent each of these
hinss being dens by either congresses or
s,ourts. TnE>ebers .EOF THESFUNlTED
sAr >rEs ARE ~ RlGBreJL MASTERS
OEswnorH CQayEssEs AND COURTS,
NOT TO OVERTHROW THE CONSTI-
TUITION, BUT TO OVERTHROW THE
MEN WHO PERvERT THE CONSrITU-
TION.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
THE WASHING TON MASS
MEETING.
10000 People Assembled! !

We learn from passengers who returned on
the afternoon train, yesterday, that there was
an immense turn out at the Republican Mass
Meeting. The lowest estimate of the crowd
was 10000. The town was alive with Wide
Awakes. Among the novelties Of the pro-
cession was thirty -three-yoke team, on which
men were engaged splitting rails; also, a
cavalcade of thirty-three young ladies on
horseback, and several wagons filed with
young ladies representing the States of the
Union, having one dressed in black, seated
behind, to represent Kansas in her rejected
condition.
The meeting appears to have been the
largest and most enthusiastic held IN this part
of the State. We will have full report
to- morrow.-Daily, 2lst.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

CURE FOR IN-GRowING NA1Ls.-It
is stated that cauterization by hot tai
low is an immediate cure for in-grow-
ing nails. Put small piece Of tallow
in spoon, and heat it over lamp
until it becomes very hot, and drop two
or three drops between nail and granu-
lations. The effect is almost m magical.
Pain and tenderness are at once re-
lieved, and in a few days the granula-
tions all go, leaving the diseased parts
dry, and destitute of all feeling, and
the edge Of the nail exposed, 50 as to
admit Of being paired away without
any inconvenience. The operation
auses little if any pain, if the tallloW
is properly heated, - 'o.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
Kew York Items.

New YORK, Sept. %.
The dwelling house Of Jas. Buchanan was
recently robbed of $94 900 in bonds Yes.
terday, julius M. Stech, broker, was arrested
while attempting to negotiate portion of the
stolen bonds.
A package containing $4,000 in notes of
the Tanners Bank, mailed at Catskill, is
missing from the mail.
A Washington dispatch says Jno. c. Noble
is appointed Postmaster at Paducah, Ky.
The sloop-of-war Bowen is ordered to Key
West, to take Minister McLane thence to
Mexico.
A land patent has just been issued to Abe
Lincoln, the Republican candidate, as Captain
of the Illinois militia during the Black Hawk
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
Claws Speech.

We depart from our usual policy Of excluding
lengthy articles from our columns, for the
purpose of publishing Cassius NJ. Clay's
mastery speech at Ottawa, III. 1t is such a
complete vindication of Republicanism from
the assaults of its enemies that we bespeak
for 1t candid perusal by all Of our readers,
and especially those who are arrayed against
US as party. ... r.as ...H /
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

F1L1BUsrER WALKER SHor.-The ''grey-eyed
man of destiny las met his fate at last. Our
dispatches, this morning, announce that
Walker and Ridley have been executed by
the Honduras authorities. Walker was a
brave but unscrupulous man; and engaged,
as he was, in an enterprise but little better
than piracy, all law-abiding men must admit
that he deserved his bloody end. The elem
ency of the authorities of Honduras, in per-
mitting his misguided men to return home,
shows them to have been more humane and
magnanimous than the Virginians, who
hanged Old Brown and all his men they could
catch. These same Virginians will lament
the fate of Walker as cruel and unjust; but
the only difference between Brown and
Walker was that the former fought against
slavery and the latter for it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

The BELL DOUGLAS CoALITIoN.-The New
York Sun, paper Of decided Democratic
leanings, says of the Bell Douglas coalition
in that State:
"Exactly such coalition as this has
never before been seen, even in politics, and
it is improbable that its success will be
such as to encourage a speedy repetition Of
the experiment. II is doubtful if the dou
BILE. headed ticket will receive as many vote!
as pure Douglas ticket would have com
mandedH - .-. F.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

DOUGLAS HYPocRIsY ON THE TARIFF. On
the 1st of March, 1856, Stephen A. Douglas,
in his place in the Senate of the United States,
said:
IL am for reduction of the tariff to strict
revenue standard. am free trade man to
the fullest extent that we can carry it, and at
the same time collect revenue enough to
defray the expenses of the Government. In
other words, am for no other kind of a tariff
than revenue tariff
The other day, at Harrisburgh, Pennsyl
vania, where he thought he could make few
votes, he entered into defense of the protect
I've tariff policy, especially as applied t
Pennsylvania interests. Did our readers eve1
hear Of such "artful dodging'' in Presidential
| candidate? o, consistency, thou art a jewel
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

NoN-INrERvEN7IoN.-T Douglas Party
are blatant for ''non.intervention." They
have nominated Herschel V. johnson for
Vice-President and here are his views on the
subject.
81 believe that it is the right of the South
to demand, and the duty of Congress to ex-
tend, protection to persons and property Of
every kind (including slavery in the terri
tories during their Territorial State:"- From
Herschel V. Johnson's letter of May 2sth,
1850.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

An AFFECTING BALLAD-Stephen IN search
of his Mother.-The Republican glee Clubs
in the Eastern States are singing the ballad
of t.'Stephen in search of bis mother" Here
is couple ofstanzas e--
'sAt Concord his feelings were sadly affected,
By incidents rare and quite unex pected.
big Irish matron hugged him close ~ brother.
While he, honest soul, thought he'd then found his
mother. L -ll
'To Portland he hasetned. being told by dream OF
wag that she might be aboard the big steamer.
But TIE STATE WAS ON FIRE. and for fear nc should
smother, -. .-s.......- H..
He hurried away without finding his mother"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

SENTENoED TO BE Hume. - Henry Marsh
OF St. Louis, has been sentenced to be hung
in Camden, Arkansas, for the awful crime Of
circulating the New York Tribune! His wife
has circulated petition for his pardon and
gone back to Camden. What the result will
be remains to be seen. Arkansas is q very
civilized country!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

MA1NE.-The Republican majority in
Maine is 16,709. For Congress in the 1st
District John N. Goodwin, has ,667, major.
ity; Charles W. Walton, in the I'd, 5000
majority; Samuel Q. Fessenden, in the Sd,
900 majority A. P. Morrill,, in the 4th, s.
900 majority John II. Rice, in the 5th, q
500 majority; aud F. A. Pike, in the 9Th,
1890 msjority-all Republ, ans. Good Tor
Maine
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

TIE Poor OLD PopE.- The Catholics
throughout the country are called upon to
raise money for the relief of the Pope, who
is being sorely pr essed by Garibaldi. COL
lections will be taken up in all the Catholic
Churches of Iowa on the first Sabbath in
October. The amount raised in New York
is already over $4,000. aut4. e- sas.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
No Fusion ia Pennsylvania.

HARR1sBURGH, Pa, Sept. ~.
The Douglas State Executive Committee
publishes card stating that, as much has
recently been published on the subject of the
alleged proposition for fusion in Pennsylvania,
the public are informed that the question of
fusion has at 70 time been entertained by
that Committee.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

A TEN MILLION LOAN Secretary
Cobb has advertised for Stock loan OF ten
millions of dollars for the United States at 5
per cent. interest. No bid will be received
at less than par, nor for sums of less than a
thousand dollars. Here is a chance for
money men who want SAFE investment at q
low rate of interest.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
Explosion.
SCRANTON, Pa, Sept. l

SCRANTON, Pa, Sept.
A firc-damp explosion occurred, to day, in
Barkley's mine, at the upper end Of Pittston.
Six men were in the mine, all of whom were
got out except Jno. Howard, jr., who, it is
feared, is suffocated. The scene is one Of
wild excitement, the pumps being broken and
the shaft filling with water.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
Murder.

BosroN, Sept. ~.
Edward R. Pope, farmer Of Quincy,
quarreled, yesterday, with Francis Joitier, a
young man in his employ, about wages, and
shot him. Deceased was 19 years Old, a
native of Brandon, Vermont. Officers are in
pursuit of Pope.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

The OCTOBER ELEor1oNs. Now that Maine
has come out of the battle covered with glo-
ry, all eyes are turned towards Ohio, Penn
sylvania, Minnesota ard Indiana, in each of
which an election for State officers is to be
held Octobs sr 9th. It is claimed that in all
these States Douglas has great strength, that
his forces are almost irresistible; but it will
only need combined and prompt action on
the part of the Republicans to despel these
hopes. Maine W i'll not be the only field on
which Stephen will witness Waterloo
defeat. Elections in Florida, Georgia, Mis-
sissippi and South Carolina, also occur in
October. -lC Cs5lf,L
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
News paragraDals.

| The rec Ill of a gun killed a man nance
John E. Stenson, of Maiden, Mass, recently
Six THOUSAND dollars have been COLLECTED
in California toward u monument over tn
remains Of Senator Broderck.
The Jewish anniversary of the 562ls
year of the creation Of the world was cello
bratea by them on the 10th and l7th inst.
| The health Of Southern cities continues
remarkably COOL. At last advices, ther,
was but one case Of yellow fever in either
New Orleans or Charleston.
P. q. Waters, of Carlinville, ILL.,, says he
dug out OF his sweet potato patch, on the 2t
inst, potato measuring 4 feet 2 inches in
length. Some potato, that
For several years past, Florida has suf
fered in her crops beyond any State at tht
South, but this year promises an abundance
and to spare, of everything the earth bring.
forth. This is certainly gratifying.
A prize fight came off recently at New
Haven, Conn, between two men named
Peterson and Charles, in which the latter
was killed. Singular that the civil author.
tiles do not put stop to these brutal exhi
bitions.
The Great Eastern, now apparently des.
tined for the American trade, is to leave
England for New York in October, and will
thence 60 to Norfolk, Va, to see if after all
their clamor the Southerners can make up a
cargo for her.
Washington city contains 81 400 inhabit-
ants, an increase of 81 l,399 since 1850. The
whole of the District of Columbia contains
population of 1886, against 81, ,6s7 in
1850; the nu nber Of slaves is 1921, against
1857 in lS5O-a decrease of 456.
The body of Capt. John Wilson, of the
ill-fated LAZY Elgin, was found about three
miles off Winetka, near the place where he
was washed off the raft. A gold watch and
chain were found with the body. The mail
bag Of the steamer, made up in the Chicago
post office, has been fouLd, cut open and
rihed of lis contents.
Fawkes' steam plow was entered at the
Illinois State Fair for the $1,000 premium,
and had two trials during the week, which
were exceedingly unsatisfactory each time.
On the last day of the Fair it splurged about
all forenoon and plowed about as much as
good man would spade up IN a day. 1t
is regarded as q magnificent failure.
Eully lo pee cent VI all tne apparent SOJI
coin in circulation is esti nated to be bogus;
much Of it being so admirably executed as
to deceive bank officers and other first class
judges. The natural and legitimate IL IS in
value Of gold coin is immeDse-the estima-
ted loss on the gold com in circulation in
the United States is over million dollars
per annum.
DR.. F. Newbury Clark extracted tooth
from Robinson & Co.'s celebrated perform
ing lion, recently, at Buckhannon, Va. The
operation was witnessed by some thirty or
forty persons, and proved highly satisfac-
tory to his lion highness, as we'll as the
spectators. DR.. G. ha' the tooth preserved,
which is quite lion itself, from the fact
that it has assisted in masticating three
thousand pounds of beef!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
The Great Republican Gathering
ut Washington.

| We enjoyed the pleasure of witnessing this
great demonstration Of the Republicans of
gallant Washington. The lowest estimate
that We heard of the number present. by
Democrats, was 5000. We should set the
whole number present, in the procession and
out Of it, at about $4,000. Nearly 600 Wide
Awakes, we think, were on parade in the
evening. Our Muscatine boys were on hand
with all their accoutrements, and received
many compliments.
Senator Bingham, of Michigan, Hon. VIM.
G. Woodward, Gov Kirkwood, and Hon. Jas.
F. Wilson, addressed the crowd from different
stands.
In the afternoon, a Prize Flag was presented
by the ladies of Washington to the largest
and best drilled Wide Awake Company in
Washington county. The presentation speech
was eloquently and handsomely made by Gen.
Chapman, of Washington.
The procession in the morning, was one of
the largest and most imposing that we have
ever seen. The ladies of Washington county
lent the charm and the aid of their lovely
presence and encouraging smiles to the occa-
sion in various ways. One Of the most
attractive features in the procession was a
cavalcade of thirty three young ladies on
horseback, dressed in white, with black riding
caps end plumes, attended by their escorts.
They passed through the ranks Of the Mus
catine Wide Awakes, and were received by
them with suitable honors. 1t was, however,
the most dangerous encounter which they met
during the day, when they had passed through
not Muscatiner being found but had been
wounded and had surrendered at once, before
that effective artillery of bright eyes and fair
faces. If the Washington boys ever wish to
conquer them, just let them bring that corps
into service!
In the procession were wagons drawn by
horses and oxen, with representations of
almost all species of trades and handicraft.
The interior of the State is evidently all
ablaze with enthusiasm, and we now believe
the predictions of some of our best informed
politicians, that "Old Abe" will receive
$1,000 majority in this State.
The Washington meeting cannot be sur
passed, in spirit, taste and effectiveness, by
any one in the State. The Washington people
covered themselves with glory by their hos
pitality. We do not think that there was a
stranger Of the party present but who
received mol than one offer Of entertainment.
Especially are the Muscatine delegation under
excessive obligations for the kindness and
and attention shown them, and we will not
rest satisfied until we have an opportunity of
repaying them. Our former townsman, Charley
Wilson, was indefatigable in his attentions.
Charley is a whole St uled fellow, and deserves
all the praise that is literally bestowed upon
him.-Daity, 22d.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
Fire and Loss of Life.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 81.
Several liquor stores were burned onsthe
corner of Lafayette and Tehautefoulas streets,
this evening. One of the walls falling, killed
several people-the number not known.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
aF The Boston Herald says that disting-

The Boston Herald says that disting-
uished foreigner, who is stopping at one OF
the best hotels in the City of Notions, found
some boiled Indian corn on the table one day
at dinner, dish to which he was unaccus-
toned. Following examples set around him,
he ate of the corn, and liking it very much
he passed the cob to the waiter and asked to
have some lnore corn put on. The waiter
as waggish and he took the cob and return
ed q fresh ear, so the traveller knew he had
done lust right. t9s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

~All the railroads leading into Chicago
have agreed to carry passengers at half fare
to the mass meeting, on the ID of October,
at which Mr.. Seward is to speak.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
Railroad Opening.

f at LOUISVILLE, Sept. 20.
The Louisville and Memphis Railroad was
opened, yesterday, to Clarksville. 1t will be
opened to Memphis on the 1st of February.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

Gy Why is the Douglas party like the
lower end of q negro's shin bone9 "Be-
cause it is close to de feet" (deteat.)
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28
Walker and Rudley Shot!

- NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 20.
The steamer Francisco, from Havana,
reports that Walker and Rudley had been
shot by the Honduras Government. The
men were allowed to depart unmolested.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

~Buy your Sewing machines at Dur.
fees. He has the best in use also, good
stock of Watches, Silver Ware, Gold Pens
Willow Baskets, &c. Watches and Jewelry
repaired promptly and in the neatest manner,
at s. g. DuRrEs's Jewelry Store, Muscatine,
Iowa. 'F .t-- 1898 = tl si -ii.. .TL- .
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

w Senator Douglas and Baron Renfrew
prince of Wales) are announced to arrive in
Chicago. this evening.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 20.
The Republicans Of the 1lth District have
re-nominated Henry L. Davis for Congress.