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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-02-17

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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

Fredrik0 Bremer.-A note to the
Boston Transcript informs the world
of the whereabouts and present occu-
patton Of Miss Fredrika Bremen. She
left Jerusalem in May, 1859, after
full survey Of the most interesting parts
of Palestine, having lived in converts,
and seen much denied to less distin.
guished travellers. She undertook tho
most adventurous excursions on horse
back into the interior, with single
Arab as her guide and servant, not
fearing the wild Bedouins of the des-
ert. She has examined the Holy Land
from mount Libanus to the Dead Sea
visited the memorable places /; passed
to Constantinople, Smyrna, and the
great places in the East and then
reached Athens to rest and write. She
has arranged and copied her notes on
Switzerland. Her travels in the East
and Greece will make two other works.
She will spend this summer among the
Greek Islands, and return to rest one
more winter at Athens. She promises
to give to the world Treatise on
Prayer, which is already completed. =
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

Douglas voted foie the Wilmot Proviso,
which was simply the prohibition Of slavery
in the Territories by Congress. Now, he
denies that power in Congress. When be
gave that vote he said: 2 SaitesI aaW o 81
81 have no desire to break loose. My
opinions are my own, and I express them
freely. My votes belong to those who sent
me here, and to whom l am responsible.
have never differed with my constituency
during the seven years. service in Congress,
except on one solitary question, AND EVEN
ON THAT HAVE NO CONSTITUTIONS
AL DIFFICULTIES, and have previously
twice given the same vote, under peculiar
circumstances, which is now required ct my
hands. have no desire, therefore, to break
loose from the instruction. - Congressional
Globe, March 16, Appendir, vol. ID, part 1,
page 30s. ls 5fstsa3 s4saJIo VI
Yet Democrats say he gave that vote
because he was instructed to do 50. Mr..
Douglas says he had given 1t twice before,
and that, in doing so, he enceGntsred no
constitutional difficulty. 5 9-'. ta sd
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

Missouri. In the State election of
Missouri, just passed, the division OF the
National Democratic party did not appear,
except on small scale. The successful State
ticket, headed by Claiborne F. jackson for
Governor, had been nominated before the
split; and, although Mr.. ]. declared himself
for Douglas after the separation At Baltimore,
he was supported by the bulk Of the Breck'
inridge leaders, including Senators Green and
Polk, in order that the State patronage might
be saved, and especially that the seat OF Mr..
Green in the q. s. Senate might not be lost.
A Breckinridge standard was indeed planted,
but only q few rallied around it Now, how
ever, the Breckinridge flock are gathering by
themselves in their own fold, and the Douglas
men seeming unwilling to compromise mat.
ters, they (the Breckinridgcrs) have called
State Convention for September goth, to
purge the electoral ticket and present clean
front. This breaks the party nearly in the
middle, and makes Missouri. every way
doubtful State. o-*
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

| .0-l.r DOuxaAS 80O Abc1As .1s , ~t
| There appears to be "spiritual affinity
between Douglas and Bell. In speech made
in Congress, in 1850, Mr.. Bell said: :? q
"Sir, making all due allowances for Amer
lean enterprise and the energies of free labor,
with all the inspiring advantages of our
! favorite system of government, doubt
whether the power and resources of the
country would have attained more than one
half their present extraordinary proportions,
but for the 50 much reuilcd snstisution of
| siacsry." 7. Z.
Douglas, in the United States Senate, May
10th, 1850, declared: a7a sztag9& ri
ut is part of the history of the country
that, under this doctrine of non Intervention
= this doctrine that you delight to call
squatter sovereignty = the people of New
Mexico have INTRODUCED and PRO-
TECTED slavery in the WHOLE of that
Territory. Under this doctrine, they have
CONVERTEDa tract of FREE TERRITORY
more than FIVE TINES THE SIZE of the
State of New York"
q "These are the FRUITS of THIS PRIN-
CIPLE, which the Senator from Mississippi
regards as hostile to the rights of the South.
Where did you ever get any other fruits that
were more palatable to your tastes, or more
refreshing to your strength? WHAT OTHER
INCH OF FREE TERRITORY has been
CONVERTED INTO SLAVE TERRITORY
on the American Continent, since the Revo-
luton, EXCEPT IN NEW MEXICO and
ARIZONA, under the PRINCIPLE OF
NON-INTERVENTION affirmed at Charles
ton."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

SToEE Coal FOR SwrNE.-An Hi
nois exchange says s'We suspect that
it is not generally known throughout
the State, that our most successful
Morgan county farmers make a regu.
lar habit of feeding stone coal to their
hogs. 1t gives them good appetite,
ard promotes their health in various
ways. The roughness Of it promotes
digestion, and the sulphur it contains
purifes their blood. We are told there
is no trouble in getting hogs to cat it,
as they .pitch in with hcgg;sh greedi-
ness -, .s....' = -, -, 80, ,,....
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
Arrival of the City of BaItim ore.

ST. JOHNS, August 70.
The City of Baltimore, from Liverpool,
a5th, via Queenstown, 18th, passed Cape
Race, to-day, at P. NJ. She was boarded
by the news-yacht of the Associated Press,
and summary of her news obtained. The
news by the City of Baltimore is not Of
striking importance.
Fifteen hundred English troops are to be
landed at Syria from the feet. =.
Eighteen hundred Garibaldians had landed
in Calabria.
Garibaldi is reported to have been at Naples,
to confer with the revolutionary leaders.
Naples had been proclaimed in state OF
siege.
report says Austria will disregard the
treaty of Villa Franco, and actively oppose
.Garib .idi in Naples.
The City of Baltimore has 500 passengers.
LIVERPOOL, 10th. - Breadstutfs steady
lFair wheat and corn slightly higher. Pro-
visions dull.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
A Great Rain Storm. q
PHILADELPHIA, August %.


The ram, this morning, caused great damage
to the Chestnut Hill Railroad. culverl
over Cresson creek was carried away, with
the embankment, So feet high. A large stone
bridge on the same creek was carried away
There was much other damage done to farms
lin the vicinity, and many houses were flooded
No lives were lost, as far as ascertained. Very
little rain fell in the city.
BosroN, August %.
The widow of Abbott Lawrence died, last
NIGH.
Waltham, Watertown, Reading, Belmont,
and other towns in this vicinity, were
drenched with about six inches rain, yester'
day afternoon. The food caused considerable
damage to property. .....-.- 3
New YoRK, August %.
The destination of the frigate Susquehanna
is changed from the Mediterranean to the
Gulf of Mexico-supposedt to be after Walker
A tremendous rain storm commenced about
midnight, and lasted till morning. Weather
extremely warm and sultry, to day. ..-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
New York Items.

New YoRK, August 23.
Counterfeit ihrees, Marine Bank, Albany,
also Marine Bank of this city, were circulated
here, yesterday. Several arrests were made;
The heavy rain, Thursday morning, did
considerable damage in undermining new
buildings, ovelfowing cellars, and washing
away roads.
An explosion Of gas occurred, yesterday,
in PENTHOUSE in 29th street, badly injuring
six inmates.
Frank Ward, formerly banker at Sar
Francisco. is arrested on the charge of forgery
in connection with Capt. Sweeney. <
ess New YORK, August 25.
Counterfeit fives on the Franklin Co. Bank
Mass, were circulated hare, yesterday.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

~The following cannot fail to provoke
smile from all acquainted with the sub
iect Of the paragraph: 10
FAsr1Dlous REPUBLICANS. - The Repnbli-
cans of Iowa are getting to be very tastidi-
Gus for men who are willing to put negroes
on an equality with white people. 1t appears
the Democratic State Convention of Iowa
put on the ticket, as one of the electors at
large, farmer by the name Of Henry Clay
Dec.i, citizen of unimpeachable integrity
aud morals, and of unusual power. on the
stump. He il real Democratic Roanerges,
and very stubborn customer to deal with
ia an argument. He has challenged the
leading Republican speaker in the State to
debate with him. before the people, the live
issues Of the day. And what do the Repub-
lcans answer? "He does not appear in
a clean shirt!' We suppose no one, except
be be clothed in purple and fine linen, will
suit tile fas;idious tastes Of Iowa Republican
speakers. The people, however, eeem tc
have taken great fancy to Mr.. Dean, and,
with or without clean shirt, they turn on,
in droves to hear him speak. = Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Farmer Dean," forsoothl That beat.
the s.Farmer Kirkwood" story.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

& bar A Mr., Henry Clay Dean, an Iowa
Democrat, has challenged any. political
opponent to meet him upon the stump. The
Iowa papers say that be washes his face ard
changes his shirt only onoe year, bus that
he is o powerful speaker. We think he must
be . stro: Q one.i His compctitor will do
we'll to get on the right side Of him-and
the right side would be the windward side.
-Lowisrilks Journal, msfit snaIaa e30@ovba
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

Cow -AND.OALF Cole. = The Democratic
candidate for Congress in the First District
has at last got an appropriate cognomen to
suit his initials, Q. Cole. On the stump,
he told repeatedly a very affecting story,
afterwards proven entirely f,lse, about COW
and calf having been taken from poor
woman by Republican official for taxes.
He drew tears to the eyes Of his Democratic
audiences, and SO kept on whining out his
erevous story at every place he spoke, till he
finally got ashamed of it, or discovered that
everybody knew its utter falsity. He is now
called Cow-and- Calf Cole. Very appropriate
so much so that it will stick to him to the
| end . Davenport Gazette.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
Movements of the Prince.

MOVC14eAAtS VA eAAN 4 AAA1~s
MONTREAL, August "a.
The Prince of Wales left Three Rivers at
r O'Clock. this morning, and is expected here
at 8 P. II. The weather is exceedingly
stormy. 1t is pouring rain, and it is feared
the programme Of to-day will be sadly inter
fered with.
MONTREAL, August 25.
The FsSce landed shortly after O'clock,
amid royal salute from the batteries on st.
Helena Island. by the fleet and regulars. It
was beautiful morning. Upwards Of 40, ,0OO
people were present. The streets, which
were swarming with crowds, were beautifully
decorated. All the societies, clergy, fire
ibripsdes, riflemen and volunteers were out in
great style. It was the greatest display that
has ever been in this Province. The process
sion is lust entering the exhibition building.
The Prince will proceed to Victoria Bridge at
halfpast 2 o'clock, for the purpose OF inaug.
ulratiug the bridge.
ToRoNro, August 25.
The Masonic body are making arrangements
to meet the Prince of Wales at Ottawa. to
assist in the ceremony Of laying the founda-
ton stone Of the new houses of Parliament
Fearful thunder-storms have ragged, the last
two days, in this vicinity, with hail. A
number OF buildings have been destroyed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

rReported Tor the journal.
New York Republican State Con
YeMtiOM. 7Essa s-
SYRACUSE. August %


The Republican State Convention met IN
this city, yesterday noon. and organized
Morgan and Robert Campbell, the present
incumbents, were, by reclamation. nominated
for reelection for Governor and Lieut.. Gov
ernor; L. q. Barnes, Canal Commissioner
and Jas. R. Bates for State Prison Inspector.
VIM. Cullen Bryant and Jas. 0. Patmore
were appointed electors at large.
The resolutions endorse the Platform OF the
Chicago Convention, and ratify its nomi-
nations for President and Vice President ;
eulogize the administration Of Gov Morgan
and repel the charge Of corruption against tne
last Legislature, asserting that not measure
which has been characterized rs unjust and
corrupt could have passed the Legislature
without the unanimous vote of the Democratic
members. The resolutions relate almost
entirely to local affairs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

CRITrENnEN's ExrINGUIsuER. - Senator
Crittenden, of X ntucky, has right under.
standing Of the Disunion nonsense uttered
with view to defeat Mr.. Lincoln. He has
put an extinguisher over the rushlights Of
Keitt, Rhett and Barnard, as follows:
"The major ty must, of necessity, rule in
all republics; and, if you do not like the law
of the majority, set aside all free government
and go to some place where you will have nc
elections where hereditary rulers shall take
the place Of elective government. Who shall
say that, if Mr. Lincoln or anybody else is
constitutionally elected to the Chief Magis.
tracy, he shall not take his seat? Have we
come to this? Ifso, let US change the whole
government, and let the minority rule"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
[For the Journal.
Is Slavery Risllt2

Mr. EDITOR The Democrats are taking q
bold stand on the question of slavery in these
latter days. got into conversation with
one of them, the other day, on that subject,
and politics in general, and he defined his
position in this wise: He believed that
slavery was politically right, morally right,
religiously right, and one of the greatest
blessings that God ever bestowed on the
American people. Yes, sir, and he is man
that reads the Bible, and, in the face of that
passage of Scripture which says, "Do unto
all men as you would have them do unto
you," he declares that he believes such an
institution to be right
Isit not a little surprising that professors
of Christianity, the chief excellence Of which
consists in softening tho human heart and
cherishing and improving its finer feelings,
should encourage practice so totslly repug-
nant to the first impressions of right and
wrong? Yet, sir, We find men willing to
sacrifice every principle of right to protect
the accursed institution. Why, sir, it is
better calculated to make infidels than all the
arguments of Voltaire or Tom Paine, to see
men protesting to be good Christians at the
same time advocating the doctrine that it is Q
Gods blessing for one man, because he is
stronger and mishtier, to hold another mar
in everlasting seryitude. -.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

STILL L1vNa-Three of the choir ofyoung
girls who, dressed in white, greeted Wash
ington as he entered Trenton in 1889 On his
way to assume the Presidency, end strewed
his pathway with flowers, still survive. One
yet lives in Trenton one is the mother of
Senator Chestnut, of South Carolina, and
one, Mrs. Sarah Hand, resides in Cape May
county. N, j.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
PHILApRLpu1A. Aupu

/ PHILADELPHIA, August "a. !
The Republicans of the First Congressional
District Of New Jersey have nominated Hen.
John F. Nixon for reelection. ' ;.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

w An "Ingin" and white man were
passing along Broadway, when the former
espied window full of wigs, and pointing
to the owner who was standing in the door
way, said
"Ugh-him great man-big brave-take
many scalpsv'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

~Dte'"oo" 0sSSS"s-OpoucOO Oy singing.
! The first exercise was in mental srithm
tic, by Prot. Weller. st aa 40 .gs.s
Second exercise, written arithmetic. co,
: drcted by Prot. Naylor. Gt o7gza4 70 ,
Third, primary grammar, BY Pres't Ne
tlerode, in his usual racy style. Recess z.
fifteen minutes. 3 4 9s4dj 95.8 {
\ Next in order was "Theory and Practie
] OF Teaching" Pres't. Nestlerode gave
very Interesting lecture on the gover1men
VI schools. VI sl.s. aa ll5. s'' "a .
Second exercise in geography, by Pro-
Ingalls. a ege
! Third, a short lecture by Pres't. Nestle
rode on the methods of teaching primar,
reading. .a iG.a 81 ~
Fourth, committee on questions reporte.
the following Which would sink in watel
to given depth quickest lead ball weigh
ing one pound or one weighing two pounds!
Answer by the committee. The larger
Answer BY the Convention. Neither. 81
On motion, adjourned. a5a15gzog 70
The Convention then proceeded On npassl
to Hon. I. 8. Parvin's cabinet and grounds
which need no encomiums for their beauty
and interest. All passed off happily. -
Il Evening Ssssion.-Conventio met at the
Presbyterian Church. -,
Opening prayer by Rev. Mr.. Belden. a
Ex-President Nestlerode then delivered q
lecture on the Duties of Teachers, after which
Prof. Iugalls read the following resolution,
which was adopted - r
Resolved, That the thanks ofthis Oonven-
ton be presented to Ex-Pres't. G. O. Nestle
rode, of Upton, tur his generou and valuable
services during the few. days of his labor
with US, and that our sympathies go with
him on his return to his labors in the school
room, and that we hope, hereafter often to
meet him in our conv,tations to promote
the cause Of education in our. State.gE 7tzaa
The President appointed a committee,
consisting of Messrs. Pinkham, Stiles and
Hoffman and Misses Hawley and Barrows to
draft resolutions. Adjourned.
SIXTH DAY. @
'" SATURDAY, Aug. rs.
Convention called to order at 6 o'clock by
the President. Singing. Prayer by Rev.
Mr. Belden. #
The report Of the committee on resolutions
was called for, and the following resolution
was unanimously adopted by the Oonvep-
ton, viz:
Resolred, That We approve uncondition-
ally of Prof. Niylor's system of arithmetic,
which he has so ably developed, aud that We
believe its claims are superior to all other
systems.
On motion, Mr.. Pinkham was requested
to s.se an illustration of grammatical anal
ysis, but lie being absent Mr.. Lewis, by
motion, took his place giving, O. o. Nestle
rode's system.
Singing, Miss Sheppard presiding at the
melodeon. Recess Of ten minutes.
Singing, Miss Hawley presiding at the
The committee on resolLt tions then reported
a series of resolutions, which were adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Ufford responded to the resolu-
tions, in some very encouraging remarks.
Tne critics reports were then called for
and read also a poem by Miss Mary Wash
burn and after a few remarks by Dr.
Goodno. and by Judge Parvin, the Oonven-
tion adjourned sine die.
G. II. STILES, seo'y.
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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
Fire.

~ ,t MALONE, N. Y, August Is.
H. H. Thompson's tannery was destroyed
by fire, this morning; also, . carriage shop
adjoining. Loss, $4,000; insured, "a, 500.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
From Washington.
WAsHlNGro:

- WASHINGTON, August "a.
Surgeon Wheaton, Chief of the Bureau Of
Medicine and Surgery, has teen ordered on .
tour of inspection, and will visit the Naval
N. II. The steamer Powhattan Is to be
dispatched. -l..- .-...-.- -r,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

SrEpnEN SrILL IN SEARCH OF HIS MOTHER.
Douglas has gone, to Baltimore to search
for his mother amongst the Plug Uglies. He
is announced to be in Indianapolis early in
September.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31
Arkansas Election.

81 ..N1a Nfw York, August %.
A dispatch from Arkansas says that Rector,
independent candidate for Congress, is elected
by 5000 majority.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

OswEeo, N. Y, Al

OswEGo, N. Y, August %.
Ths steamer Niagara, from Rochester for
This part, Tuesday night, was run into by an
unknowa vessel, carrying away three state
rooms. John Adger, Of Columbus, 5. o.,
had both legs broken.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

.i9 3 Mbn New 10BE, August ~.
DE Peyster Ogden, American. declines
being . candidate on the Douglas electoral
ticket ia New York, unless with the distinct
understanding that he may vote for Bell and
Everett.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

I, q The Buffalo Erpress gives new name
for the constitutional Union Bell Everett
bsrter.and-sale party. 1t calls them the
"Bellzebubs."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

Hon. JACOB BUTLsR's SPEECH. - Last
Friday evening, the Wide Awakes, to the
number ofseventy odd, with lighted lamps
and hearts full of patriotism and love for
Republican principles, were in procession
and escorted the Hon. Jacob Butler, of Mas
catine, to the University steps, where that
gentleman was to speak to the assembled
multitude. We say multitude, for such it
was. The large hall of the Republican
Wigwam was not a third large enough to
hold tho crowd. There has not been SO
large political gathering in this city since
greeted MIR. Butler last Friday evening.
After the arrival Of the procession at the
University steps, MIR. Butler was introduced
to the vast crowd by H. D. Mckay, Esq,
President of the Republican Club. In an
hours speech, Mr.. B. ably and eloquently
traced the history Of tn, Democratic party,
showing the progress of that party, step by
step, towards the despotism to which its
chief leaders would lead the American peo-
pie. MIR. BPS was calm, dispassionate and
effectively argumentative speech, showing
the proslavery tendencies of the Democratic
party, under Drei Scott decisions and the
constructions that slave.holding Attorney
Generals put upon the Constitution, Con-
stitution that contains not tie word slave.
MIR. B. has earned the reputation of being
one Of the best speakers in the State, and be
| fully sustains that enviable reputation
wherever he goes
The,unpleasant feature of the evening vas
the conduct of few Of the lazzaroni Of the
Democracy of this city. Feeling the force
of the remarks of the speaker, their weak
intellects could suggest no arguments to
refute the points made by Mr.. Butler, hence
they must needs resort to the rufianly expe.
dient of yelling like pack Of hyenas, in
the vain hope of drowning the voice of the
speaker. They first attempted to break up
the crowd by setting fire to a oarpen'e er shop
in the rear of the University and then cry
ing fire. This attempt failing, they with
drew from the light of the Wide Awake
lamps and soughs-because their deeds were
evil - the darkness SO eongeuial to thei,
natures. Their conduct was not only mex
cusabie, but highly censurabie and if the
leaders of the Democratic party in this c ty
do not openly denounce the outrage upor
free speech and common decency, they mus
and will be held responsible in the eyes o1
the community. We would in every case
counsel moderation and forbearance, bu
forbearance may cease to be virtue, ant
then the party may be compelled to use
such means as will ensure the full protec
tion of its constitutionally guaranteed rights
I-Ioua City Republican, 22d. ..-
4
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

E In q speech at Boston, the other day,
Senator Seward said that the State of New
York would give Lincoln 80, 600 majority iu
November!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-08-31

NkW Aohh3 august 20.
A Washington dispatch says the Govern
ment arc determined to concentrate strong
naval force 1t some point on the Cult. The
frigate Susquehanna sails to-day. The Pow
haitian leaves Philadelphia soon, and special
orders are sent to the frigate Sabine, at
Aspinwall, and the st. Louis, at Pensacola.