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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

DIpTHsRIA.--As the newspapers are
full of remedies on this dangerous af-
lection of the throat, some Of them
very good, and some Of them very sill
ly, we will give one which we know to
be used by some eminent physicians,
and we have never known it to fail, if
applied early. Diptheria in its early
stages may be recognized by any per-
son Of ordinary capacity by two mark
ed symptoms ; the sensation Of a bone
or hard substance in tae throat, rem
dering swallowing difficult and painful,
and a marked factor, or unpleasant
smell of the breath, the result Of its
putrefastive tendency.
On the appearance Of these symptoms,
if the patient is old enough to do so,
give piece Of gum camphor, of the
size of marrowfat pea, and let it be
retained in the mouth, swallowing slow
ly the saliva charged with it until it is
all gone. In an hour or so give an
other and at tho end Of another hour
. third f; fourth will not usually be
required, but if the pain and unpleas-
ant breath are not relieved, it may be
1sed two or three times more, at a lit
lie longer intervals, say two hours.
If the child is young, powder the
which can easily be done by
'dding drop or two ofspirits or alco-
lol to it, and mix it with an equal
[uantity Of powdered loaf sugar, or
etter, powdered rock candy, and blow
through quill or tube into its throat,
e2ressing the tongue with the haft Of
spoon. Two or three applications
ill relieve. Some recommend pow
cred alloes or pellitopy with the cam
hor, but observation and experience
ave satisfied US that tie camphor 10
Efficient alone. 1t acts probably by
9 virtue as difusible stimulant, and
8 antiseptic qualities.-.N 7. Er-
!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

90 Do you ask what is the doctrine of the
the Republicans with regard to Slavery !?
1t is tersely stated by MIR. Sherman Of Ohio
as follows:
81 believe that Slavery is local institu.
ton, municipal in its character, protected
by State laws, having rights exclusively
within those States, and having no rights
beyond those States, except the right to
reoapture fugitives who escape from service.
Believing, as l do, that that is the correct,
construction of the Constitution, never
will, whatever may be the consequences,
vote for proposition to establish, protect
and uphold Slavery anywhere on Gods
esrth."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

THs LONDON TINES ON BucHANAN's MESSAGE
AND SrcEssIoN.-The London Times of Jan.
9th sayA
"Never, for many years, can the United
States be to tho world what they have been.
Mr.. Buehanan's message has been greater
blow to the American people than all the
rants Of the Georgian Governor, or the ordi-
nances Of the Charleston Convention. The
President has dissipated the idea that the
States which elected him constitute one PEG.
pie. We had thought that the Federation
was Of . nature of a nationality; we find it is
nothing more than partnership"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

How TO GET TO SLEEp.-How to
get to sleep is to some persons mat
ter Of high Importance. Nervous per-
sons who sre troubled with wakeful-
ness and excitability usually have q
strong tendency Of blood to he brain,
with cold extremities. The pressure
of the blood On the brain keeps it in
stimulated or wakeful state, and the
pulsations in the head ere often pain.
full. Let such rise and chafe the body
and extrcmities with brush or towel,
or rub smartly with the hands to pro-
mote circulation and withdraw the ex-
cesslve amount of blood from the brain,
and they will fall asleep in few mo-
ments. A cold bath or sponge bath
and rubbing, Or good ran, or rapid
walk IN the open air, or going up and
down stairs few times just before
retiring, will aid in equalizing circu-
lation and promoting sleep, These
rules are simple and easy Of application,
and may minister to the comfort of
thousands who would freely expend
money for aaodyne to promote ma
lures sweet restorer, balmy sleep.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
O. B. MCDONALD,

AIALJSSA, IOWA
HAS JUST RECEIVED A NEW AND SELECT
assortment OF Fancy and Staple Dry GOnds, choice
Family Groceries, Ready-matle Clothing. Boots and
shoes Hats and Caps HARDWARE Queensware and Glass
Also, Drugs, Oils, Paints Patent Medicines,
Fancy Goods Books and Stationery, Yankee Notions,
Window Glass Putty, Turpentine, Tobacco, Snuff ar d
Cigars of all kinds and every other article usually sold
by country merchants. Def. 2Sth, 1850.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
THE undersigned wishes those indebted to him to
4 call and settle old accounts, and if able to pay
present from the fact of indulgence to let him all
the cash they o. b. MCDONALD.
Ataiissa, Iowa, Dec. 2oth, 1850.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

PRESCRIPTION FOR A FASHIONABLE
LADY.-Nadame, allow me to prescribe
for you. l have had a long experience
in the management Of delicate women,
and believe I can give you some i'm
portant advice. For the present, !
prescribe only for your feet {:
LIST. Procure quantity Of wooden
stockings, not such as you buy at the
store, under the name Of lambs wool,
that you can read q newspaper through,
but the kind that your Aunt Jerusha in
the country knits for you, thick as a
board, that will keep you dry and warm
in spite Of wind and weather.
I'd. If you want to be really thor
ough, change them every morning,
having the fresh ones hang by the FIRE
during the night.
Sd. Procure thick calf-skin boots,
double uppers and triple soles, and
wear them from tho first of October
until the first Of April. Make frequent
application Of some good oil blacking.
4th. Avoid rubbers altogether, ex-
cept a thick layer, which you should
have cemented on the bottom of the
soles.
9Th. Hold your feet in cold water an
inch deep, FIVE or six minutes before
going to bed, and have them rubbed
hard with some onc's naked hand.
9th. Now, Madame, 60 much out Of
doors at all seasons, and believe me,
not only will your feet have good
circulation, but, as a consequence
your head will be relieved of its pair
and congestion, and your heart be re-
lieved Of its palpitation, because re
lieved of its accumulations.-Bosto,
Journal Of Physical Culture.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
For the Jonrnal.I
The Garrison Surprised !-Storming the
Fort! Affecting Scene On the Morning
after the Assault

lcoI INC SoHrH2AJ
The Garrison. Surprised Storming the
Fort!- Affecting Scene On the Morning
after the Assault.
FRIEND MAHIN: - We have all been
watching, with almost breathless anxiety,
the daily kilograms from the distant South.
We did not, however, look for the invasion
Of our own homes, here in Iowa. But these
are strange times. Last evening, while sit
ting quietly in the "castle'' of my house,
studying the Constitution of our country and
its history, and the rights of States and citi-
zens, was startled with the information
that large company from the neighboring
town of Wilton, where I have been in the
habit of speaking my OWN thoughts freely,
increased by considerable number of per-
sons from this vicinity, were coming to
attack myself and family. Before we had
time to prepare for defense or seek assistance,
they were upon US, and took possession Of
the house and everything in it. They pro-
fessed no design to injure US, but only to do
as they pleased, and demanded our quiet
submission. And then followed such a
scene as is not soon forgotten: l will not
attempt to describe it. They had it all their
own way - feasting, singing, talking and
laughing - until at 10 o'clock, when they
began to depart, and at - o'clock we were
again left in quiet possession, greatly
rsheoed.
But, in the morning, o my, what scene
To say nothing of the confusion from garnet
to cellar, there were other sure evidences
that we had been assailed. The things left
behind = the bundles of sugar, tea, coffee,
and articles of clothing; the piles of edibles
and the purse, swelled to unusual proper
lions for one in my situation, gave unmis-
taxable and lasting proof of the power of
he assailants. The result is, that the spirit
IF secession in this region is greatly dimin-
shed, and the spirit of Union decidedly
promoted. Thanks -many thanks-to those
riends and neighbors, and to Him from
whom cometh ''every good and perfect gift"
J. 8. WHIrTLRsRY and Family.
Durant, Feb. l, 1861.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
o. S. ROWE,

A TALISSA, MUSCAT1NE COUNTY, low A.
~ tenders h3 services, professionally, Physician
and Surgeon, to the citizens of Atssa and surround
ing country. Calls attended to promptly.
PRICEs.--Vsit. Medicine and Prescr: ption in town
day night, 100.
If the becomes protracted, reasonable charges by
the day.
Mileage day night 80 cents, it is reckoned in
some countries way, % cents.
Medicine aud Prescriptions il the country, from SO
entS to 90 owing to the quantity and kind used.
obstetrical cases, (ao erras,) So 90.
In such charge for mileage for the first three
miles.
All surgical cases in the proportion the above.
deduction of q per will be made in all
where payment is made within month after services
rendered.
Though the above is fair statement of orr charges,
yet all accounts, where circumstances would
deInandt, subject to favorable consideration.
Ataiissa, July 10th, 1SG0-wtf
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

TuE kATTLEsNAKE OF SEoEssIoN.-At the
Inauguration of the Catholic Institute at
Cincinnati, Archbishop Purcell, at the close
of sons glowing remarks in favor of the
preservation of the Union, uttered the fol-
lowing eloquent sentence, which was
received with rapturous applause;
When you lcok around this hall and see
the beautiful s ars-and-stripes that adorn it,
pray, oh pray, that the hideous rattlesnake
may never sting them, but that the rattle
snake of secession may be crushed to
death, even as the ever-blessed Mary crush.
ed the serpent that caused our fall.'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

ARMS FOR TIE South. Gen. James, of
Rhode Island, had contracted with the State
of Alabama to furnish them with some Of
his famous brsech-loading cannon; hut
since secession he has written to the author
tiles that all the money in Alabama would
not induce him to send them a gun now.
The Chicopee Arms Company, whose man
utactory was burned out lately, had heavy
contracts for arms giila the South, bu: since
secession hare refused TO deliver them.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

- yates cCZssioN ARauMgNr. - lverson.
free popu5s Georgia Gre-eater, upon with
6,36S,6E from Tie Senate, Tuesday, shed
populasSre upea The secession cause, by an.
In cling tt.st III csse y; war tie Souli,
Gould never Ply g dollar ot her public OF
t'rivate obiiga3rI,-. 80 secession is likely
TO become sew way TO pay Old deb:s.''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

ETA lady who tried to read by the light |
IF other days, subsequently took a CAM
phene lamp.
~ In all noble enterprises, the ladies
are like the electric telegraph - for in ad
vance Of the males.
HA person named Owen Moroe once
lett his creditors somewhat ancer emoniously,
up on which wag wrote.
Owen Moore has run away,
OWN more than he could pay.
%-A greenhorn standing beside sewing
machine at which young lady was at
work, looking alternately at the machine
and its fair operator, at length gave vent to
bis admiration with "By golly it's purity,
especially the part covered with caliker."
|. p@The Little Pilgrim has the following:
Little Susie H., porting over book in which
angels were represented as winged beings,
suddenly remarked with vehemence, Mamma,
+ don't want to be an angel and I needn't,
need II why, SUSIE" questioned her
mother. 'Humph! leave off my pretty
clothes and wear tedders like ahsn
H-The following sign is suspended over
| lU6 uOOE vi u OO0utly uOtcl III Aout0SuAo
county, Ohio: Boarding and Logging. -
Such sign would be more appropriate fol-
q ssw.mill. At prominent station on the
Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad, stop
ping place is thus heralded "Meals. at. all
Hours"
| G6~ Henry Clay Dean, in an obituar.
notice Of Delazon Smith, boasts that he con
verified him. This reminds us of tho remarl
of an old preacher to a young one who wa
J pointing out number of his converts, who's
course Of life was not what it should hav
, been. All, your converts, are they knew
. they were not converted by the Lord Cat
City. I
CLIPPINGS FROM VANITY FA1R-This week
number is full of good things. We clip
few OF the best:
Scriptural Authority for Pawning-Pu
, up thy Sword.
t The Best Man for Taking a "Trial Bal
ance'- Blondin.
: Northerner's Reply to the Disunionists-
S You be hanged.
, Poor Pickens-The Head of South Care
. lima.
The worst kind OF Tax on mans tempe
-Tacks left sticking up inside his boots.
> As for Westphalia THE bursting up of
Cincinnati Penthouse is your real Yves
Failure,
: Not Legal Tender Gen. Sandford'
Tender of the First Division of N. Y. S.
$ to Gov. Morgan.
: Very Liksly-Our Agricultural contrihr
: tor says he thinks that Mayor Wood wi
/ "see seed before New York does.
4 BY our Military Contributor-Q. Why
, the Charlestonians hoist the Palmetto flag
f in place Of those of the U. S.
9 A. Because they 90 in for anything that
!. Trees Oh.
n More Shades of Politics - The Charlest'
d mans are fond Of color. Things look blu
Q they have got Pink knee, and if they ain
q careful they will get black eye.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

= dSeEHgR Z. S. JUDGE GIVES A CHARGE
AGAINST TRgAsoN.-The United States Court
for the District OF Michigan. met at Detroit
on Tuesday morning. Judge Wilkins, i'm
mediatsly on the opening of the Court, as
we learn from the Detroit Tribune, delivered
al important charge to the Grand Jury, in
regard to treason and misprision, taking SUBJ
stantiaiiy the same ground as that taken by
Judge Smalley, at New York, in his able
charge.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

W- Mr.. Campbell, of Alabama, of the
United States Supreme Court, has written
letter in which, among other sensible things,
he says that "the territorial question is in
satisfactory condition. and had better be let
alone" and that Mr.. Lincoln's election is no
excuse for disunion.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

LIVING TOO HIGH.-There is a
dreadful abomination abroad for being
"genteel." We keep up appearances,
often, at the expense of honesty; and,
although we are not rich, yet we must
seem to be so. We must be ''respect
able" though only in the meanest
sense-in mere vulgar outward show.
We do not have the courage to 60
patiently onward in the condition Of
life in which it has pleased God to call
us; but must needs live in some fash
ionable state to which We ridiculously
please to call ourselves, and all to
crafty that unsubstantial, genteel world
Of which we form part. There is q
constant struggle and pressure for
front seats in the social amphitheatre !;
in the midst Of which all noble, self
denying love is trodden down, und
many fine natures are inevitably crush
ed to death. Whatwaste, what misery,
what bankruptcy, come from this am
bition to dazzle others with glare of
apparent worldly success, We need not
describe. The mischievous results
show themselves in thousand ways
in the rank frauds committed by men
who dare to be dishonest, but do not
dare to seem poor; and in the desperate
dashes for fortune, in which pity is
not so much for those who fail, as for
the hundreds of innocent families who
are SO often involved in their ruin.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

Now FOR VIRGINIA! - Virginia stands in
the way of the secessionists. An effort is
being made to get the Virginians in Wash
ington to sign paper for publication, set
ting forth that all hope Of a settlement must
be abandoned, unless Virginia follows the
example Of the Gulf States. The whole pur-
pose of this movement is the Endorsement of
the course of the ten Virginia congressman,
who, forgetting that that State gave birth to
Il Washington, have sent an address to the
people of Virginia, the nature of which is
to infsme them, by misrepresentation of
the Republican party, into secession and
disunion.-Bu Buffalo Express
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

RECOGNITION OLA SOUTHERN CoNFEDERAoY
BY GREAT Bk1TAlN.-The Toronto (Csnada)
Leader has made o sort of semi-of6cial an
aouncenent of the intention of the British
Government to acknowledge the independ-
ence OF the Southern Confederacy as soon
as it is formed. The Leader may possibly
speak by authority, but the greater pobabili
ty is that it knows nothing at all about it.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

FLoYD.-Et is alleged that the Z. S. Dis
trict Attorney, at Washington, will not
draw up a bill of indictment against ex-Sec-
rotary Floyd, on the presentment of the
Grand Jury. The jury are going ahead,
however, and will probably present Howell
Cobb. also.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
LAND FOR SALE.

TJyHE undersigned offers for sale AGO acres of valua
i BILE land lying on Cedar river, ten miles west of
Muscatne The said land is calculated to make one Of
the best stock farms in the State having
al good Springs with about fifty of Timber on It,
and lies on direct road to the city of Muscatine Sold
in suit purchasers with reasonable
For further particulars inquire OF the undersigned,
six miles west of Muscatne near the County Poor House.
MARY HITCHCOCK,
G.. W. 81. LUCAS.
January 4th, 1SGO-w4w".
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

A SENSIBLE REPREsENTATlvE.-Mr. Da-
wilson, of Louisiana, does not intend to sur
render his seat in Congress. He does not
believe in Secession as a remedy for South
orr grievances.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

TIE MARYLAND MILITARY TO HELP Pro
4Eo1 THE CAplTAL.-The report is prevalent,
at Washington that Gov. Hicks, of Mary
land, is about to tender the services of the
military of Maryland to the President for
the protection of the Capital.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

LEAviNe.-The following paragraph from
the Charleston Courier implies that some of
the best families are leaving the city. The
Courier Of January 18th says s'The re
moval of many excellent families from the
capital is regretted, but nobody proposes to
stop them from managing their own domes-
tic affairs in their own way"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
WILTON HOUSE.

TNHE undersigned having taken the proprietorship
i of the Wilton House, in Wilton, Muscatine coun-
has retted and overhauled the house generally and
10 now prepared to accommodate the public who may
favor him with their patronage. If he does not give
satisfaction he will make no charge
Jau 10th, '61n. +, McELROY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

@ The Georgia secessionists are in tor
tie re-openins of the slave trade. They
have abolished the death penalty, and i'm
posed instead a nominal imprisonment as the
punishment fer engaging in the African
slave trade
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
NOTICE

VJNHE copartnershp heretofore existing between the
i undersigned is hereby dissolved by mutual consent.
and Frank Fisher having sold out his entire interest
in the concern VIM. S. Richman, all accounts and
payments must be made to Drury Rchman, who will
continue the business and authorized to make set
Element FRANK FISHER,
w. A. DRURY.
n B.-The notes and accounts of Drury & Fisher
must be settled at once All indebted will call and
settle. W. DRURY
WIN. S. HICKMAN
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

HOME CONVERSATION. Children
hunger perpetually for new ideas, and
the most pleasant way Of reception is
by the voice and the ear, not the eye
and printed page. The one models nat
ural, the other artificial. Who would
not rather listen than read? We not
unfrequently pass by in the papers a
full report of a lecture, and then 60
and pay our money to hear the self
same words uttered. An audience will
listen closely from the beginning to
the end of an address which not one in
twenty of those present would read with
the same attention. This is empbati-
cally true o. children. They will learn
with pleasure from the lips Of the pa
rents what they deem it drudgery to
study in the books ; and even if they
have the misfortune to be deprived of
the educational advantages which they
desire, they cannot fail to grow up in
| telligent if they enjoy in childhood and
youth the privilege Of listening daily to
the conversation of intelligent people.
Let parents, then, talk much and talk
veil at home. A father who is habit
ually silent in his own house may be,
il many respects, a wise man but he
is not wise in his silence. We some
times see parents who are the life Of
every company which they enter, dull,
silent, uninteresting at home among
their children. If they have not men
tai activity and mental stores sufficient
for both, let them first provide for
their own household Ireland exports
beef and wheat, and lives on potatoes;
and they fare as poorly who reserve
their social charms for companions
abroad, and keep their dullness for
home consumption. 1t is better to in
struct children and make them happy
at home, than it is to charm strangers
or amuse friends. A silent house IS a
dull place for young people, place
from which they will escape if they
can. They will talk or think Of being
"shut up'' there and the youth who
does not love home is in danger. Make
home, then, a cheerful and pleasant
spot. Light it up with a cheerful. in
structive conversation. Tile Nora
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

c. Notice appears elsewhere that sealed
proposals will be received by the county
authorizes Tor taking charge Of the Poor
House also, proposals for the situation Of
physician for the poor.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

say rogue stole something in Charleston
a few days az and made his escape into
the United .Siates, thinking no doubt that he
would be safe in a foreign country. He was,
however, pursued by Charleston Officer,
and caught in Baltimore. South Carolina
seems to be in the Union, or out of the
Union, just as it happens to suit her, at any
particular moment, to consider herself in
the one condition or the other.-Prentice.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

We are, of course, we'll pleased with the
vote. Those who were our competitors
are gentlemen who stand high in the esti
nation of the public and have many warm
friends The election was holly contested,
but passed of tremendously and good
humoredly. We regard the result more as
an endorsement of the course taken by the
JOURNAL than as a compliment to US person
ally, and feel encouraged in consequence to
make our paper even more acceptable and
useful to its patrons and friends. We shall
also endeavor to prove worthy of the trust
reposed in us.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

B6rA cotton-State confederacy would at
least be always free from national debt; for
it wouldn't have foreign credit enough to
negotiate loan.--Prentice.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08

SwINDLER.-We learn from the Davenport
Democrat that reverend gentleman has
been soliciting aid for Kansas at Wilton,
has turned out to be an impostor, and has
left for parts unknown, taking the donations
along with him.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-08
LOCAL NEWS.

HMr. Kellogg, of this vicinity, lost
fine horse Saturday morning by it becoming
sntangled in the halter and choking to
death.