Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-05-18
LOCAL N b w s .

''''-,.. L U q A Il N y s.
ca Hunts .1ssld-pieces, as we heard this
recent invention called, the other day-and they do
bear some resemblance to six.pounder- attracted
considerable attention from farmers, to-day. They
look as though they might do considerable execu.
ton when brought to bear on Mother Earth
RoBr. WILLIAMS, our newly-appointsd
Postmaster, entered upon the duties of his Office,
Monday. He will no doubt make excellent officer.
He has had considerable experience in post.offce
affairs, and being noted for his cheerful accommo.
dating spirit, his administration promises to be
efficient and popular.
Hon. EDw. II. THAYER, returned home,
on Friday last, from Charleston, whittier he
had been as a delegate to the Democratic National
Convention The Judge is in excellent spirits, and
seems to have borne his share of the "trouble''
down South, without any loss of flesh, and returns
with his faith in the Little Giant mistaken.
PERSONAL. - Our young friend, II. W.
Perkins, is about to remove from amongst us and
settle in Muscatne. Though sorry to lose Perkins,
we wish him that success in his profession which
he so eminently deserves. He will be found in the
office of Richman l. Bro, Muscatine. - Wapello
| Republican. .4E
SUDDEN DEATH. - Thos. Switzer, brick
mason, who resided in Kecklsrville died very sud-
denly, Sunday morning at o'clock. He had been
quite unwell for some time previous to his death,
but retired to rest Saturday night apparently in
much better health. He got up about midnight to
get some medicine, and returning, fell to the floor
just as he reached the side of his bed. He was
assisted into bed by a neghbor, but died in few
minutes afterwards. His disease was thought to
be cramp colo. He was an Industrious and worthy
man, and leaves wife with tive children in desti-
tute circumstances.
EDITORIAL CHANaE.-The Wapello Uouisa
county, Republican has passed into the editorial
charge of Henry Fulton, Esq, gentleman of fine
scholarly attainments, sound principles, and consid.
cradle experience in printing. Besides its new
editor, the Republican rejoices in complete new
dress of type presenting most attractive appear
ance. Its politics and morals, as indicated by the
title, are such as will render its introduction into
the family particularly safe and, we venture to say,
acceptable. Under its present management it will
} no doubt recommend itself to the people of Louisa
county in general, and receive their cordial and
hearty:support 70.
i CHANGE OF LOCATION. - The Muscatine
!. Zeitung last week. made its last appearance. Mr..
Rotteck is about to remove from this city. but to
what precise locality has not yet been determined
Several weeks may elapse before he is again estab
, lished, when the paper will be resumed, under a
new title, probably. and will be forwarded regu-
larly to its present subscribers In his vaedictory,
Mr. Rotteck assures his readers that this step has
been forced upon him by the disappointment he
has met with since having undertaken the publca-
ton of his paper in this city that it is taken
with great reluctance, and only because point has
been reached when further sacrifices on his part
are rendered wholly unavailable for any purpose.
We are sorry to part with our German contemporary,
in spite of his radical proclivities and sincerely
wish him that success elsewhere to which his
high abilities as an editor and writer fairly entitle
him.
MORAL EFFECT OF THE "MILL.' - As an
Instance of the peculiar and legitimate effect of the
recent exhibition in the "noble art of selfdefense
upon the rising generation, we are informed that,
in one of our best regulated public schools, since
the news of the Hcenan Sayers affair has reached
; this country. there have been no less than dozen
0 serious fights among the boys resulting from am
h.ious though at first playful, trials of skill, in
H.. imitation of the renowned champions of the P. R
These rough-and tumble, hair-pulng and gouging
d recreations of the playground are quite unusual
q with the boys of this school, it being said that
during the two last terms but single quarrel took
q place of sufficient consequence to call for repri
n mand. We hope that teachers will succeed il
oounteracting the vicious influence which has beer
called into operation by the inconsderate applause
of the public brutal and barbarous exhibition
u Of what is politely termed national courage"
: SUMNER REFRESHMENTS Reuling in q
e Ae,c Dress I'VE invite attention to the adver
s tisement of Adam eulng by which it will be seer
q that he is now prepared to meet his friends and
customers, at his old stand, of Second and
" Chestnut streets, and dispense to them all manner
of cooling comforts and Injuries Adam enjoys ar
I.enviable reputation in his line his ice-cream
IS cakes, pastry, &C., manufactured under his owl
It personal supervision acknowledged by all to b.
A. No. l. With the prospect of an unusually no
political contest in addition to the usual oppressive
temrerature of the summer, before us, it is relic
to know that Adam "stil lives 20 to restore, if moi
: impart, life and vigor to the race With thi:
h assurance, advise every one to 'take thing.
= COOL" Ladies and gentlemen, make note of it.
Mr.. Reuling has also resumed his famous bread
igst As PLACE al WHICH to PROCURE choice bit fol
J dinner at the smallest possible expense.
3 CRANBERRY PLANTS FOR IowA.-Mr. Chas
Drury has just received, from the marshes in Min
nesota large lot of cranberry plants, with which
VI he will supply the horticuturists and farmers
f this vicinity They may be at Spears grocery
r store, on 10 ainut sleei iMr. HruTy's old stand
4 We believe nearly every farmer in the county coulG
engage in the cultivation of the cranberry witt
success. 1t requires either marshy ground, Of
s SUCH as is subject 10 overflow portion of the
. season, and we think nearly every one will fnd
o some small portion of his farm admirably adapted
to the growth of this excellent fruit. At any rate
y it will cost but little to make the experiment
u Should it prove practicable, farmers will find
that the cranberry will go far towards simplifying
= lhe place Of apples, peaches, and other fruit, o.
WHICH they are, for the most part deprived. Let
all who feel disposed to make the experiment call
at MIR. Spears grocery and procure some Of the
plants They will be received constantly, in such
l quantities as to supply all demands
TRIAL AND CONVICTION OF B. W. MAR
g44L..-The case of B. W. Marshall, who, our
readers will remember, was arrested few weeks
since, on charge OF having two wives came up,
last Friday, before the District Court, in session at
this place. Marshall plead not guilty, and the case
proceeded to trial. After the examination of the
witnesses on the part of the State, no testimony
being offered for the defense, the case was briefly
summed up by the District Attorney, Henry
O'Connor, who was followed, in behalf of the
!, defendant, by d. e. Cloud, Esq. Mr.. Cloud
contended that the prisoner was not guilty of any
crime committed in this county, that he was arrest
ed in Illinois, and that, as the law, in the case Of
bigamy, provided that the accused should be tried
} in the county where the ofense was committed
Or where the arrest made, he must be acquitted.
The Jury retired, and after remaining out but a