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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
attest from California.
Col. Baker on the Stump -- The Greg,
massacre Exaggerated.

Col. Baker on the Stump The Oregon
massacre Exaggerated.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Nov. S.
The Pony Express, with dates to Got 9th,
| reached here this noon Through some error
the news was not intercepted at F. kearney
Senator Baker of Oregon, addressed an
| immense Audience in San Francisco las;
evening. lie avowed his intention to abide
| by the doctrine of nor-inserventitn with
| slavery in the Territories, not as principle
but as policy.
Two m were dreadfuly lacerated at
Carson VALLEY, on the 25,h, by the premature
| discharge of s. cannon, while firing salute
IN honor of the Pennsylvania, Ohio and Ind
| lana Republican victories. One of them,
named Gaylord Campton, will probably lose
both his eyes
The great New Almaden quicksilver mine
case is still ending in the Z. s. Circuit
Court.
The directors Of the San Francisco and
San Jose r; ilroad have let the contract for
completing the work within three years for
!; - GOO, 900. I he distance is about Is miles
Recent intelligence from Oregon says tie
accounts of the late II ssaere Of eu1igrants
We're much exaggerated. Col Wright h d
received positive information that all but |
of the train had arrives at the settle meats
in safety, and st. ong hopes were entertained
of the escape # the eli Ven, who had hecnIne
separated from the main body. The first
considerable rain Of the season occurred in
Oregon on "Wednesday, October 18th.
FoEr KEARNET, Nov. 10.
The Pony Express, with California aivices
to the 3lst, passed at $50 this ?. NJ.
The argument in the New A'maden quick
silver mine case continues. The Court House
was crowded during the trial, nearly all the
lawyers ofthe city giving constant attention 20
the intellectual struggle between Mr. Randall
and Rcverdy johnson.
The political campaign draws towards its
close with less excitement than anticipated.
The disastrous Eastern news seems to paralyze
both wings Of the Democracy Senator Gwln
and ex Senator Weller, in their political tours,
are coldiy received, sometimes postponing
meeting fer want If an audience The Doug
lastes were better. All parties concede Lin
coins election, and the Republicans are gain
ing strength rapidly, which they receive
mostly by drawing volunteers ron. the Doug
las ranks. The Breckinridgers are gaining
some incidental advantages, almost the only
advantages they have had since the campaign
opened. The Republican leaders are hopeful
Of carrying the State.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
LincOisk's MaiGrities,
IOWA NEWS.

The keokDk Fl. Deamoines and Mime
sofa Railroad Is now completed from keokuk
to Ottumwa, the Western terrninus of the
Burl ngton Railroad.
The City Council of Dubuque have
adopted an ordinance making it fiaeable
offence 10 cross the river witt, grain from
that side in harges, without license from
the city.
The grading on the Dubuque and Sioux
City Railroad is nearly completed, AMI it Is
confidently expected that The cars will be
running to Cedar Falls by the 1ss of January
1861.
FATAL AcolDEGr.--Mr. Charles Conant, 81
Lawrence, Van Buren, county, was struck by
car on the K, Mt P. & NJ. r. r., at Keo.
kuk, last Saturday night, and so severely
iniured chat he died shortly afterwards, lie
had paid his fare or the Hawkeye State and
was about starting to Massachusetts, for his
wife.
The CENSUS. - u. s. Mar shall SUMMERS
infor ma the Davenport Democrat that the
population of this State reaches G75 ,Q00.-.
This entities Iowa to Eve Representatives to
Congress after the coming superintendent.
The increase of population in this State since
1850 is upwards of fire hundred thousand,
Which, We believe, is 8 larger per centage of
increase than anY osher Ssate in the Tn ion
TRAGIC LOVE AFFAlK.On Sunday even
ing last, Frank Yocun shot and killed VIM.
Ball near Mt. Pleasant. Both young men
were paying attentions to the same young
lady. On the evening Of the tragic occur.
renee, YocIm escorted her to church, when
Ball out Of spite, united Yoouul's toam.--
They subsequently met, and, after few
words, Iocun sho: his rival with arevolver,
killing him. He then gave himself
ap to the authorities. Both parties are said
have been highly respectable. Yocum
claims to have acted ia self defence.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. - The Cedar Falls
Gazette records q terrible accident which
to Reuben Baker at steam saw
Mill three miles northeast o. that place, Oh
he 26th ult: she attempted to jump over
driving belt while the machinery was in |
ull motion, and instead of clearing the belt
9 he intended lie came down astrde of it, |
nd was Immediately carried forward into
he gearing One of his l.gs was broken in
wo places, and he received q fearful cash in
be groin, about foot in length, and 80 deep
nat the wound spread open full five inches.
[e likewise received many severe bruises
bout the body. So inextricably was he en-
.na!ed in the machinery that though there
as full head Of steam on at the time, the
I'LL ives brought to stand still. When tax
] ont he was fearful looking sight, and it
as supposed that he could noe live any
Myth of tune, hut under the skillful care OF
"a Pierce and Meredith he is slowly reoov-
ing .horeh he gill doubtless be q cripple
I Lie" Y
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
More of the DisuniOn Buster.
A MEETING AT CHARLESTON DECLARE
THE UNION DI SOLVED!

MEETING AT CHAREESfON DECLARES
THE UNION DI SOLVED.
Action Of the Georgia Legislature - Coz.
Brown makes Fire Eating Spesch!
CHARLESTON, S. c.. Nov. IS.
Tho largest and mos enthu ,ia.tio meeting
ever held in Charleston assembled tonight
at Instant Hail, 70 ralfy The Call for con-
vention by the Legislature. The galleries
We're filed with ladies, Judge Nc rath
presided Speeches were made by McGralh.
Spratt, Common and others When speaker
declared "This Union is dissolved y the en-
thusiasm was perfectly wild.
Outside meetings were addressed by lead
ing merchants, all declaring their readiness
to sacrifice all interests 10 South Carolina
and honor. There is no longer any doubt
, that Sonth Carolina will secede Palmetto
banrers are nultipl ing The Courier office
displays the Palmetto flag with the words
| ''Son'h Carolina has moved--other States
! will fuinw.' On the reverse ia single
star, with room for other stars as they come
| in.
The Bank of Charleston has agreed to
take 500, coo OF the 100000 loan, and the
| balance Will be taken by other city banks.
Hill, member of the House from Georgia,
has taken decided stand for secession.
Senator Hainmond has resigned.
News has been received from The Cover
! nor OF Mississippi, that he will call the
Legislature together Immediately.
MILLRDGgvILiE, Ga., Nov. -.
The Military State Convention ME: to-day.
The attendance was large. Resolutions
were passed favoring secession. Gov. Brown
! made strong resistance speech, declaring
no viz off, nh h. 11r1, 90 ha,
States to maintain their rights. Tie de
c!arel if the federal tro ps attempted coer-
cion, for every Georgian who fell in tie
colficr, that the heads OF two federal sold
iers should atone fox the outrage on State
sovereignty.
There is nothing interesting from the
Legislature.
Columbia. S. G, Nov. IL.
Tie Senate I'LL TO suspend the penalties
of suspension Of specie payments by nks
passed on The sec"nd reading in the House
The Convention Ill; was read third time
and passed unanimously It's title was
changed to An Act and sent 10 the Senate
to be ratified to morrow morning. Mr.
u enholm's revolutions that the joint com.
mittee on Military Of both Houses, daring
the rscess, prepare plan for ar,nng the
State, and that the .juins committee on HI
nance prepare II scheme to raise the niece.
sary tppp ies7-WoFe adopted, Mr.. Coffin
proposed that iio Pre- -ident Of the Bank of
he State be authorized TO advertise ill the
22d Nov. tor sealed proposals tor loan of
$4,000. He was authorized by friend to
say that he would take $40 600 at ) Fer
cent premium. Not considered. Tie bill
to arm the State was reoolnmiatea. A res
olu,ion was passed for the managers TO give
lice OF The election. The resolution tor
the committee On Military to inquire into
the proprietY OF terrifying various exposed
towns on the ga coast was lost.
The Honse met his evening and read the
Bank bill the third time.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
The Feeling its Vfnsia.sa---Lesciaer
Ss,ubs Use.

@ WASHINGTON Nov. l3,
The Tines correspondence says severa
leading Virginians here represent it to be
the purpose of their State to become the
mediator between the sections. When South
Carolina sh II have accomplished secession
| the State will require that no one be elected
President unless he receives a majority O!
both sections of the Union and that no law
be passed except by majority of the mem.
bers representing both sections of the Union,
securing majority of the whole people in
each case.
Hearing of Gov. Wise's movements in Or
ganizing Minute Men, Gov. Letcher, it is
said, addressed him note saying that he
was no longer Governor, bat that another
had succe eded him who would take charge
of the public interests of that State.
The World correspondence says Seve-
raj Virginia Congressman are here. They
represent the sentiment of the State to be
in favor of submitting to the administration
of Lincoln.
Rumor gives credit that Attorney Gene
raj Black and Secretary Floyd have informed
the President that they will resign if he
upholds the Federal laws in case of MULTI
cation by any State.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
The Seceders Still Rampant.
" OLD ABE" BUR WE'D IN EFFIGY!

4 Financial Crisis Impending Convention
of The Cotton States Proposed -Aorthern
Monuttctures Ignored - u s. Arisen u
Occupied by kederat Tot ps-Th GeOryia
Legislature Votes Honey for the Detense
ofthe State, de-, dc.
CHARLESTON, Nov. l3.
The excitement continues intense. The
people are determined to send delegates to the
Convention pledged to get the State ont of
t.e Union at any cost, Immediately. folun-
teers, including yeoman COMPANIES, with State
colors, are beng raised A great demonstra-
ton is projected for Thursday evening, to
welcome back the delegation representing
Charleston in the Legislature.
Dispatches are continually coming from
neighboring States, offering ready equipped
military organizations, paying all their own
expenses, to aid this State, in the event of a
, coercion.
The West Point rice mill, the largest here,
was burnt, last night. Loss, 5000, 900; in
sured here.
The Banks have not repudiated, but the
opinion prevails that they will be compelled
to do 50 within a week. A large amount OF
| Northern paper is laid over. The merchants
are perfectly solvent, and scorn the idea OF
reputation. A crisis may arrive some time
in the fall, but they are confident that they
are able and willing, at a future time, to meet
liabilities. Money market very stringent
Banks refuse to discount.
The ladies' of this State have started
subscription for testimonial to Caleb Cush
ing. 1t is proposed that it shall be a NINA
ture in silver of the brig James Gray.
The Washington Light Infantry took charge
of the U. S. Arsenal, this morning. 1t il
supposed there is an understanding between
Gov. Gist and the President in regard to thi
matter.
Convention of the Cotton States, sup
posed to be 70, the purpose of adopting
non-intervention trade policy withthe North
ern States, is talked OF.
The boot factory at Charleston is receiving
heavy orders for the Southern trade. Their
is a disposition to buy such Northern good
as Southern merchants may not have on hand
but no new orders will be given Northern
manufacturers, except for articles really nee
eSsary.
lincoln has been burnt in effigy at Aiken
No man will be elected to the Convention
unless pledged to secession before the 1st 0
January.
MILLEDGEvILLg, Nov. IA.
Hon. Alex II. Stephens and Herschel V
johnson make Union speeches thls week.
The bill appropriating a million dollars t
be used at the discretion OF the Governor, fo
putting Georgia in state of military defense
has passed the House of Representative
unanimously. 1t Is believed that the Con
vention bill will pass with equal unanimity
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

Use Secret Reason fer Secession.
The cry Of secession is confined wholly to
the Gulf and Atlantic States, while Missouri,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Mary ard
Delaware are content to abide the decision of
the majority of the people. In the extreme
South, where slave property is perfectly safe,
their wrongs are insupportable; while along
the border States, where it is precarious, they
seem to regard themselves much bett + off in
the Uaion than out of it. This pretty con-
clusively demonstrates that the secret spring
of the secession movement is to be foand in
the desire to reopen the slave-t trade.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

TEE REACTION COMMENCED Union meet
ings are the order Of the day in the Northern
tier of the. slave States, where secession and
disunionisln are even more strongly depre
Gated than in the free States. We regard it
altogether unnecessary for the people of the
Northern States to give expression to their
sentiments on this question. The conservative
people of the slave States are amply able to
attend to their fact,ous brethren
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
OMAHA, n. T.. Nov 1(

OMAHA, n. T., Nov. TO-
AT fifteen minutes past four, this after
noon, the boiler in Davis steam saw mill
situated in the: southern part of the city,
exploded, completely demolishing TIE build
ing, killing the engineer, named B n Kirk
patrick, and injuring two others. MIR. Thos.
Davis, the owner of the mill, and workman
named Giffner, one seriously scalded, but it
is hoped both will recover. The boiler was
thrown distance of 100 feet. Loss $500;
no insurance
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Mississippi.

JACKSON, Mss, Nov. II.
Gov. Pettus has issued proclamation
conve, ing the Legislature on the Goth inst !,
"to consider the propriety and necessity of
providing surer and better safeguards fol-
the lives, liberty and property Of Missis-
sippians, than the the late election and pas,
action of the Northern State governments
D. omise.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
A Southern Conference Proposed.

IsIUHMUND, NOV. II.
Some Union men are making vigorous
efforts to influence the sending of commits
81. ners to South Carolina and Georgia to
induce tn Sc States to submit to tie action
of a Southern Convention Inasmuch as
the Legislature is not in session, the proba-
biiity is that this movement will fall to the
ground.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Iowa.

We now have returns from 81 counties in
,his State, which foot up % .453 majority for
Lincoln, and 2,s70 majority for Douglas
Lincoln over Douglas, 20,5s3. The remaining
10 counties to hear from are sparsely settled
and will not materially change the result
Lincoln's majority is, therefore, not less thar
10000. The glorious Hawkeye State has
done much better than we expected.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Our COllSresslnen.

Hon. S. K. Curtis, IN the First District OF
Iowa, about whose reelection some doubts
we're entertained at the commencement Of the
campaign, has not less than $500 majority
and most likely over 5000.
Hon. VIM. Vandever beats Ben NJ. Samue!s,
in this District, at least 10. 900, notwithstsnd
ng the latter boosted that he would be elected
by 5000. 1t is about time Ben should qui,
prophesying and running for office.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Republican Clubs.

PGlLADELPHIA, Nov. -.
I An attempt to form crbs in this city into
posse for the support of Mr. Lincoln in tbs
Presidential chair has been defeated The
Continental Club met this eTeniug ard ad,pt
ed resolutions expressing good will to ali
sections. A Ward Clrb has adopted resolu-
tons rendering their services to Mr.. Lincoln
TO oppose any attempt of the Minute Men OF
the South to prevent his inau DURATION.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Kansas.

LEAVENwORTH, Nov, II.
Complete returns from the territorial cleo
ton for members of the House Of Represen-
tatives, show large Republican majority in
that body.
Hon. nj. J. Parrot addressed the largest
AMI most enthusiastic crowd at any time dur
ing the canvass, in this city, last evening,
the occasion being in honor Of Lincoln's
election
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

"SEcEssIoN" IN NUr-SHELL.-The Lon;s-
vile Journal says:
"Mssouri and Tennessee, and Kentucky
and Virginia, and Maryland, deprec,te the
dissolution Of the Union; but South Carolina,
and Florida, and Georgia, swear that the
Union shall be dissolved on account of the
escape of Missouri's, Kentucky's, Virginia S
and Maryland's slaves! What disinterestei
creatures South Carolina, Florida and Georgia
must bel"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

Drsuors HSRALD.-D. A. Aahoney has
succeeded J. b. Der iI the proprietorship
and editorial control of this paper. M n.
has had considerable experience in the husi-
ness and is able to sustain the reputation OF
The Heraid Is one of the best papers in the
State, barring its politics.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

4 UNlTaD STATES SENATOR WEARING Thu
BLUE CocKADE We learn from The Colum.
bus Times that Senator ToombS wore in the
streets OF Columbus, Ga, the other day q
blue cockade presented to him by some Of
the Montgomery ladies while he was in
that city. The old traitor
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

"Fr. UopaE REPrRLlCAN'-- We are in
receipt Of a new and handsome paper with
the above title, hailing from Ft. Dodge,
Iowa. 1t is edited by james W. Logan and
G. D. Ingersol!. MIR. Logan, it viii! be
remembered by our citizens, was connected
with the JOURNAL about FIVE years since.
He is good writer and a gentleman and
scholar, withsl. We wish the Republican
all sorts Of good lu K. .
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

! The NEBRASKA FRAuD.--Morton Dem.
was awarded the certificate as delegate to
Congress, on reputed majority of fourteen
This majority is secured by return of l22
votes in his favor iE district aohsye there
ere no. three roters! If Merton goes to
Washington with such certificate, he ought
to be made to pay his own travelling ex-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

EFor the first time since Mr.. Stewards
reelection in 1s4e, Governor Of New York
has been chosen to a second term. Mr..
Morgan runs up even with Lincoln, and his
majority will vary little from the other. He
falls behind only some twenty votes in New
York city, and in several Of the counties
actually leads all the rest. His reelection BY
such vote is compliment that New York
has rarely paid to an Executive officer.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Robbery.

New YORK, Nov. 70.
Chas. Strasser, book-k-eper, in the empo,
of Vim. b. S.,ghher & Co, CORTLAND st.,
has absconded, having robbed bis employers
of from 5000 to $4,000
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Heavy Robbery.

New York, Nov. g.
Sunday night, the Erie r 'iiroad safe at
the Jersey City depot was robbed of SIC, 900
in bills and specie.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Q. 900 Men Kiiiea by an Explosion.

VERA CRUZ. Oct. 90. The Constitutional
lists lvsI 1900 men by the explos' on of
mine at Guadeljora. They afterwards raised
the seigs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

CARRIED THEN ALL.-Llncoln carried his
own ward, city, county and State. He also
carried Douglas ward, city, county and State
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

REPUBLICAN CAUSE.-THE Republicans have
gained one Member of Congress in Delaware
Geo. P. Fisher and enc il. Wisconsin, in
the Larrabee District.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

Humboldt county, Iowa. cas-. IS votes
for Lincoln, ii for Breckenridge. and Tor
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
~ Thomas Jefferson, IN a letter to PEI

~ Thomas jefferson, IN a letter to per
sonal friend, in 1921, said: ...
at has ever been my creed that the con-
tinuance of our Union depends entirely on
Pennsylvania and Virginia. If they hold
together, nothing North OF South will ty of. v
If that's the case, and it is quite reasonable,
then sthc Union is safe to = certainty.
Pennsylvania will stand by Lincoln and the
Union unfalteringly, as her late vote proves
and Virginia will stand by her own interests,
which. were she to favor secession, would be
knocked higher than kite"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
official Vote of Louisa County.

President-Lincoln, 1910; Douglas, 73s
Bell. &c; Breckenridge, IA.
Supreme Judge--Wright, 1916; Miller, 767
Secretary of State Sells, 1926; Corse, 100
Auditor Cattell, 1919; Maxfeld, 1862.
Treasurer-Jenes, 1922; Ellis, 1853
Register State Land Offiee--Mil|sr, 1921
Robb, 75G.
Atty Genl-Nourse, 1929; McCintock, 1866
Congress- Curtis, 1924: Cole, 7s4.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

HELLISH OUrRAGE.--A man named Robert
Burns was shot dead by lawyer named
kinkead, in Paducah, Kentucky, last week,
tor hurrahing for Lincoln, in front of the st.
Francis Hotel. Burns was a poo, man, and
the man who shot him was rich; consequently,
the murderer was not punished.
lind. Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
Death Of an Ex-COngres.ms N.

DorfALo, ASoF. Loo
Hon. Il. S. Goodwin, member of Con-
gress from the Oswego District, died at
!. Hamilton, last night.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16
From Wasssiiagt Oh,

WASHING ToN, Nov 3D.
Private accounts say here that the Charles
| ton light infantry has taken charge of the
Government arms in that city, supported by
the Federal Government in the absence OF
Federal troops.
Many letters are received here from leading
politicians ofall parties in the border States
expressing derisions against the legality of
secession under the Consttu ton, a also
the oxpediency. The monied and mercan-
tile interests are also making their voices heard
for the administration, and almost unanimous
" they are for standing for Union. Virginia
is by no means favorable to the precipitate
action of South Car lima. Mr. Hunter is
understood to be against tho secession
movement
WASHINGTON, Nov. ID.
At the trial Of riot rs to-day it transpirel
that there was concerted plan TO dsstroy
the Repub lean Wigwam by the Breckenridge
Gln5, b fore the election Of Lincoln. The
lice are seriously implicated in The out
rage
he States newspaper comes out as an
independent journal. opposing disunion.
A company Of U. S artillery left Fort
Hamilton, Saturday, for Fayetteville, N. G..
to protect the u. 5. Arsenal at that place
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-11-16

~I" New Jersey the Douglasites cheat
ed the Fusionists by voting q straight Doug
las ticket, thus electing three Douglas men,
but probably defeating the Breckenridge and
Bell men, and giving four of the electors to
the Republicans.
"TuE ORIGINAL JACOBS" THE first Wide
Awake Club that was organized in the United
States issues the following:
TO THE WIDE AwAKEs OF THE UNION.
HARTFORD, Ct, Nov. 6-l2 P. NJ.
GREETING-"Th Original Jacobs" will
meet you in Washington, March 4th, 1861.