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

MtstAriNE, Thursday, August 1-p. NJ.
Bnsihesa continues sull, with almost utter atagna
tOn In the produce market The suspension of Green
Stones banking house has caused still heavier gloom
in commercial circles and depressed trade of all kinds
Wheat is less firm ut last weeks quotations.
Eastern Exchange plenty At lc.
WHOLEsALE PRICES.
WHEAr-Less fam at 45a5Oc.
nInM-Dry &c. Green 21zc, Sailed SIC y ID.
BEANs-4Oa50c.
BEEF-batc by the quarter lOc Smoked.
! BuTTEk-Fresh roll &c. prime frkin &c.
IRAN-5O cents per lbs.
tArrLE-ln gross &c u
CANDLEs-Mcnld 1l1zc, Star l8a2Oc "a b.
CnEEsE-Prime State Dairy 9a,0c% b.
CorrEE-ko, fair to prime 15s5sl7c, I'D
CoRN-ln the ear Sc, Shelled lOai2l%c.
CORN MEAL-GOc " 100 lbs.
EGGS-ScArce al &c n doZ,
Fsu Cod SIC ~ N, " hite s325 q Dbl Trout $500
2 Dbl, Mackersl No. sl4: No. ], $3.50 ;, 4 bill,
herring No Doc u box scaled 6Oc.
per cwt.
rsup.TmArp,s green s2so Per barrel dried &c.
$3.50 u box. Figs lOc Citrons 26c.
HAY-Tame 81 90 wild S3sOO. d.. ..
| iRoN-Flat bar 31ac, Juniata SIC. Sheet &c Nail
los up % key $3 Is, SIS 50 SIS $375 as a. SIS IS on.
LEAP AND sHor-Pig &c, Bar 63a7c y h, Shot '76a
LuMBEs-- Clear 1926 per 1000 feet, I'd clear $50.
ist Common $500, Common $1,000, Joists
$3.50 Scantins $1,000. Dry Flooring SIS. Dry
siding $3.50 Rough Siding $1,000. Shingles " 5oas3,
Lr.rHEa-Sole Oak s2aa5c Spanish Sole 24a2ac, Buff
fao slaughter BIC, Kps b 5oa9oc, French Calf per
| ID 9Oa$l,25, Common do $2Oa4O per doz
LARD-City Sc country &c per Id.
MoLAssEs-Plantation 4Oa43c, Sugar House Syrup
4oaisc Golden Syrup 5Oa6oc, Sorghum 5oa6oc.
On-Lnssed Toe, Lard 1ooc. ....
PAILs-$l ,soa$2, 40 per doz.
PAINrs-White Lead 81 ,25a9,OO.
MESS PoRK.-xl6a17,0O
POTAToEs-15c.
PouIrKr-.TurkeyS &c per lb, Chickens, dressed 2So
PowDEn-Blasting $500. Rifle 80 per key:
RIcE-s%c.
SPIcEs-Cassia ground 35c Cloves Nutmegs Tee
Ginger ground s19alOc, Pepper per bag lie, ground
'I SToP PTs e. nor 100 II, 4e
ToBAcco-Tcn Lump lsa22c. Natural Leaf S5a40c per
TEAs-Back 25a65c, GunpOwder 42a70c, Imperial 40a
Csc, Young Hyson 4OaG5c per ID.
TUBs-$8a1O,OO pe- doz.
s.l1a,1vsaBsbeitts 61zc. Soda, kegs 5a6c' Super
Solar S2,75.
sua4a-Brown 1850, Clarified 100000, Crush
soAp-Bar p.r boss4sza7, CASTLE 12lal4, Olive .,
Rabbits Erasive N, Oskey's &c.
prng SC, English Blister Pablo, American Sc. Plough
steel SC.
wAskr-City Rectded 14a1eo.
RETAIL PRICES.
FLoUR-$2 90 per cwt.
BUTrER-l0c per Id.
Beans Iocas Nv per ousn rel
Cm,cxENs-Young. zoe OH use Der pair
EaGs- &c per dozen.
e. sc per pound
Nav por ,ToEs- 40c per bushel
GREEN CoKN-5c per Dozen
'' ~ '
fLouk-oemand hght ana market quiet a' TO- s'as.-o
Tor m'dium 70 choice extra ana sIa1'' 'or
"HKAr-More ac'Se anu aa'Aneeu ~ Sa'es hui III
western ciup at o'c' NJ" spi"s ooa0'2o anu No w.
64a6o1ac.
CoRN-1n active speculative demand al 2Sszo1ac mixed
In store
oATs- Qniet at l]aiic
RrE--lnactive ut 2oc
BARLEi---3oc.
Edas---oao%c.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

rweThe Democratic State Central Com
m;ttee of Ohio have called a convention to
meet in Columbus on the 18th of August
The committee have found out that the Ma.
tional Administration is ''wholly incompetent
to manage the Government in It's present
critical condition." and they have decided te
hold convention to put things right.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

PRESIDENT OF TIE BRANCH BANK.-By an
J. 3. Dougherty, Esq, has been elected Pres
ident of the Muscatine Branch Bank, in place
of Geo. c. Stone, Esq, resigned, Mr. Dough
erty is one of our oldest and most sagacious
business men, in whom the public have the
fullest confidence.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

TRUTH FROM TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR. In
an dye,tiscmcnt by the Eastern Counties
Rail Road Company of some uncalIed for
goods. tie letter '.l'' had dropped from the
word lawful, and it read. "Peop!e to whom
these packages are directed, are requested to
come forward and pay the awful charges on
tho saue,'
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
June 21st, 1912
The Great English Remedy!
SIR JAMES CLARKE'S
CELEBRATED FEMALE PILLS

Prepared from a prescriptions Of ST J. Croke, III. d
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfaliDg in the Of
all those painful and dangerous diseases to which the
female constitution is subject 1t moderaes all
aud all distractions, aud sspeedy may be
rslied ON.
To Married Ladies
it is peculiarly suited. It will, in short time bring
on the monthly period with regularity
Each bottle, price One Dollar bears the Government
Stamp of Great Britain, to prevent counterfeits.
CAUTION,
These Pills should OF be taken by females during e
FIRST THREE MONTHS Of Pregnancy, as they are
sure to bring Miscarriage, but at any other they are
sGfe.
In all cases of Nervous and Spinal Affections Pain
in Back and and Limbs, Fatigue slight exerton
Paptation of the Heart Hysterics and Whites these
Pills will effect whsn all other means have fail.
ed ; aud although powerful remedy, do not contain
iron calor,el, anthony, anything hurtful to the
constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet arorud each package
which should be carefully preserved.
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada,
JOB MOSES, (late 1. G. Baldwin Co.,)
Rochester, N. 7.
N. B.-s1.0O and 6pcstage stamps enclosed to any
authorized Agent, will insure BOTTLE containing 30
Pills by return mail.
Sold by J. B. Dougherty and p. II. Stone Muscstine
and all good Druggists. Nov. ., dAwsly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
To Cousumptiyea.

The subscriber will cheerfuy send free Of charge te
all who desire it, tho copy of SIMPLE RECIPE by which
he cured of that dire disease Consumption.
Sufferers with CONSUMPTION, Asthma, BRONCHITIS, OF
any lung affection, he sincerely hopes will this Re
cipe, well satisfied if they do they will be more
than satisfied with the result. Thankful for his OWL
complete restoration ho is aaxou. place in the hands
of every sufferer the of Those wishing the
recipe with full directions, a.: will lease call
address REV. WIN. 8. ALLEN,
No. 66 John Street, New York.
June 21st, 1Se1-2m.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

Hot WEATHER. Yesterday was the hottest
day of the season. The thermometer ranged
from 90 to 1902 in the shade.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

TwEEoLE-D sE AND TwEspLE.DuM.-Thc
disunionsts Of Kentucky say they are not
for 81 cession. but they are for going seish the
South. "Will you have me?" said John to
Julia. "No," said she IL will not bave
you-but you may have me."-Louisoille
Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.

NOTICE ia hereby given that the partnsfrhip Of
IN Becker Shaad, In business at Illinois City. Rock
Island county Illinois, 10 this day dissolved by mutual
consent Each party Is authorized to settle accounts
Illinois City, July 80, 6l-1w BECKER sHAAD.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

BUILDING.-We notice number Of dwell
ling houses going up in various parts of the
city. This speaks well for Muscatine, con.
sidering the hard times
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

Henry SHERMAN, OF Tus Sd REGIMENT
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT The Gate City quotes
from its correspondent at Chillicothe Mo-,
an account Of the death of Henry Sherman,
of Knoxville, Sth Corporal in Co.3B Sd Reg
,ment. lie was accidentally shot with buck
shot in the breast and arm while asleep
He lived but one hour, after much distress.
"a 10 the effect the news of his end voul1
nave upon his mother. To one Of his friend.
he sci IL must .]ie; tell mother Of my death,
and tell her. too, was prepared to die. HIS
last words were "My Mother! oh, twill kill
her.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
Lime.

JOHN McGREER keeps constantly on hand thu
best of Lime, from Sugar Greek kilns.
Money Wanted.
Virginia. Kentucky, Wisconsin and all deprseiS
ted illinois money, wanted by
WEED. BRIDGNAN 4 KENr~
Muscatine, June 9Th, 1861.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
STATE OF IOWA, @.
Muscatine County. '''

Muscatine County '''
To Fanny Maudlin:
XJOU are hereby notified that there will be file on
before the 10th day Of August, 1861, in the Office OF
the Clerk Of the District Court Of Muscatine County
State of Iowa, petition of Solomon Maudlin, claiming
Of you a DIVORCE for of wiu desertion and
tinued absence for than two years, will
fully appear ty reference t" said petition.
Now, unless yOn appear thereto and Defend be-
fore of tho second day Of the next term of said
Court, commencing the third Monday of October,
A. ID. 1861, default will be entered against you and
q decree rendered thereon.
D.. G. CLOUD, Solicitor for Plaintiff.
July 18th, 186l.w4w. Printer Zee IS.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
~ Hope. -

~ Hope. -
POETRY pHYsIc.
Let the sick to Herrick go,
Who'd he i'll, I'D like to know?
Such cures his pills do make.
Smiles, lovely smiles shall deck the brow
Where gloominess is rampant now,
And hope anew shall wake,
Herricks natchless Pills .tarte the people with their
This is the season they them. Large boxet
Csc, boxes 81. See advertisement on Sd page. Nov
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
1ycly Farmer Should Lave One
Massillon Threshing Machine.

ID USSEL 4 Co.'S. Celebrated Premium Threshing
IL Machines are superceding all others. They are
surpassed BY no in the country for durability
and perfection in every respect Everything put Into
the machines is carefully selected ard materials but
the best used The gears Wheels. &C, all made
with cold blast. 30 th~t they equal to cast steel
Their superiority in this point is unque.tioned. They
will h'esh when the straw is wet rotten, without
clogging the elevators. The propr tors Of this
chine challenge the world for trial. confident are
they Of the excsences Of their machine.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

A ScYrHE REG1MENT.-A regiment Of Ger
mans is forming in New York City, to be
armed with scythes. Similar regiments were
engaged in the Polish Revolution.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

To the Debtors of Chas. Nealley, Decd.
DEKSONS knowing themselves Indebted to the estate
L of Charles Nealley, will please call upon me and
settle before the lst day of September next otherwise
collection.
II. W. MOORE. ministrator.
Muscstine July 10th, 1861 daw6w.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

- The uniforms for the LIST Iowa regi-
ment have doubtless been received by the
boys ere this time We learn from Mr.. Daw-
son that j. K. Hornish, Esq, left Quincy
with the uniforms last Monday week, for
Springfield. These uniforms have been ready
more than month, but it was not deemed
advisable to attempt conveying them through
Missouri to the regiment while it was on its
ate march, The uniforms are doubtless much
volunteers state that nearly every one in the
regiment was carrying flag of truce!
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
THE JOURNAL.
LOCAL DEPARTING EMIT

b@- Rev. John Ufford departed for Bur-
lington Wednesday night, to take his post as
Chaplain of the 9th regiment. d.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
Mannys Combined Harvester
For l&6l,

This machine was awarded the Grand Golden Medal
Mt the Illinois State Fair held Freercrt in Sepem.
her, 1852 in competition with IS other machines the
bosi Combined Machine in It. also ed
the lily hest premium at the Illinois Fair held
Jacksonville, 1850, the best Reaper exhibition
also, discretionary premium awarded by tine executive
committee of the National Fair, held at CINCINNATI in
1sb0, for Combined Harvester.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

Fruit Cans self seang three styeand tie Quincy
Porcelain Preserving Ketles--and the Stewart stove,
Brass Preserving Keles-and the Quincy City
French Sauce Pans--and the Stewart
Masscs Five Minute Ice Cream Freezer-and the Quincy City
Foot Baths Toilet Ware Ice ricksand the Stewart
supply of the Stewart stoves, and the Quincy City
A together will
CALL AND SEEl CALL AND SEEl CALL AND
10.
n lin Heayy Iron.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

eB We were in error, in one or two PAR
ticulars, last week, in speaking Of Rev. John
Ufford's appointment to Chaplaincy in the
army. The appointment was in the 9th reg
iment instead of the 18th. The Reverend
gentleman has not taken final leave of his
congregation in this city, but goes on leave
Of absence.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
Smoking Tobacco
RAGS WANTED.

B-1 have lot Of years old Liquors. consisting
Rye Bourbon la and Irish Whisky
which wish close will seheap for cash good property
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

MuscArISE TROOP ACCEPTED AS COMPANY
A IN THE % Iowa CAVALRY REGIMENr!-Capt.
Hatch returned from Iowa City, last evening.
having been the first to tender a company for
the I'd Iowa cavalry regiment His company
is given the post of HONOR position now
held by three Muscatine companies. The
regiment is required to rendezvous at Daven-
port on or before the 18th Of August. Capt.
Hatch's roll numbered 103 men wnen he went
to Iowa City, since which time about forty
more have put down their names. 1t is
thought new company will be formed, in Or
der to accommodate all who may wish to
serve. Truly Muscatine is doing her duty in
this crisis.
Capt. Hatch is brother of the Capt. Hatch
who did such noble service at Bulls Run, in
the Wisconsin regiment, and came off slightly
wounded in the encounter.-Daily, 3OM.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
Just Received and in Store,

Just Received and in Store,
60 Hogsheads of Sugar.
122 Barrels, Halves and Quarters, Be lcher's
sugar House Molasses, for sale cheap to the
trade, by GAKleETTsON WILEY.
Muscatine, May 81 81. d&wtf
W Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri mon
y wanted by GARREIrsoN & WILEY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW AMI
n Solicitor in Chancery, Muscatine, Iowa. viii act
agent il H. ying AM selling lands and paying taxes
Particular attention Pa to the axanination Of titles
convey ancing, notarial business, &c. Commissions,
for the State of Pennsylvania. Office, Masonic Hall
April II, go, dawtf
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

From THE RIFLEs.-Capt Reed and several
members of the Rifle company arrived from
Burlington Tuesday on furlough. They re-
port the volunteers in Camp Warren o. X
We have been requested to state for the in
formation Of persons sending letters to this
company, that they should be addressed to
s. Company A, 18th regiment, Camp Warren,
Burlington, Iowa. Letters sent simply to
Burlington may never reach the volunteers.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

FOR TIE CURE OF
Costireness, .lamdice, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Dyscntery, Foul Stomach. E'ysipelas, Headache.
Piles, Rheumatism, E'7.ptioa.s and SKIN Diseases,
Liuer Complaint, Dropsy, letter. 7"no,s and
Salt Rhenn,, JVorass, Govt. Neu,nlyia, as a
Dinner Pill, and for Purifying the blood.
They arc sugar-coated, SO that the most sensi-
tive can take then, pleasantly, and they are the
best aperent in the world for all the purposes of
family rhysic.
Price Is cents per Boz; rivo boxes for S1oo.
Greatnumbers of Clergymen. Physicians, States
men. and eminent personages, have lent their
TO certify the unparalleled usefulness fthcse
remedies, but our space here will not permit the
insertion of Them The Agents below named fur
nish gratis our AMERICAN ALMANAC i'll which they
are given; with also full descriptions of the above
complaints, and the treatment that should be fol-
lowed for their cure.
DO not be put off by unprinciplcl dealers with
other preparations they make more profit on.
Demand AYERS, and take no others. The sick
want the best aid there for them, and they should
have it.
All our remedies are for sale by
II Stone, Muscatine; Geo Bagley & Co, West
Libeyty; e W Ennis, Moscow; Worrall T. Waterman,
Atalissa; J Reed Co. Chicago-and all dealers IN
medicines eqerywhere (spr20 81 d&wly
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
GEORGE A. FCsS.

A TTOINEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
n Prompt attention gwen to all legal business
trusted to his Office Durfees Jewlry store
second street, Muscatine, Iowa. Nov u. daw GEn.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

ENGINEERS REGIMENT.-Thomas w. Bal
ley, of Wapello, Louisa county, is receiving
recruits for "the Engineer Regiment of the
West" to be composed of able-bodied me-
chanics and laborers, to form company of
sappers and miners, who, it is expected, will
and receive 25 to 40 cents per day extra pay,
He wishes to fill up his company by the 18th
Of this month
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

W- The delegates for the State Rcpubli-
can Convention from this county left on the
train yesterday morning. The convention
meets tomorrow. There is every probability
that Gov. Kirkwood will be rendered the NOM
nation for Governor. He has made faithful
officer, and eminently deserves the honor of
second term. We have heard no names Sug
gested for the other two offices to be filed
Datlu 3Oth.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

SUSPENSION OF GREEN & SToNE.--Our cltl-
zens were astonished and sorry to see, i'll
Wednesdays Journal, an announcement
from Green Stone that owing to recent heavy
losses and the general prostration and gloom
in business matters, they were compelled to
close the doors of their banking house. The
surprise was great, this firm having been re-
garded as one of the most solid in the State
Their banking house was the oldest and most
widely known in Iowa, having been establish
ed in 1913. Messrs. Green & Stone have
been in business here as partners, however
since 1914, and Mr. Green himself since some
wears previous to that time. Their interests
have always been closely identified with those
of our city. 1t is but justice to them to say
that they have done more for Muscatine in
building houses, encouraging business enter
prisss, and constructing railroads, by liberia
expenditure of their means, than any othel
firm in the city. The regret, therefore, a
their embarrassment is general and heartfelt
We feel that by this stroke our city itself ha
suffered. Both members of the firm hav
the satisfaction of knowing that confidence ii
their integrity is mistaken in the minds O
those who have known them so long and s.
intimately. If all else is lost they save thei
good name.
We know nothing as to the extent of tn
liabilities and assets of the firm or the i,nme
date cause of their suspension, other thai
stated In their card. We have reason to be
lieve the amount on deposit is comparatively
light Owing to the stringency of the times
nearly all the merchants had drawn out thei
deposites to carry on their business. Depos
itors may rest assured that they will receiv
large per centage, andperhaps all, due then
The firm have large landed interest, which
we doubt not, will be converted, if possibl
into means to l:quidate their liabilities. L
us hope that their efforts may be successft
and that in short time they may be able
resume business.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

AN ESTIMATE OF OUR Loss AT MANASSAS -
The New York Herald publishes the follow
ing as the losses Of our army at Manassas,
basing its statements on "hgh military au-
thority.
Killed OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $50
Wounded 5nt
Wagons with provisions lost. ...... o
Common spiked and lost. ............ II
Small arms dropped (about). ........ 2,OO(
OF the wounded fully one hundred were
very little injured though struck. and of the
small arms dropped on the route, one hal
were picked up by the ordnance wagons
next day.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
D. G. CLOUD,
JOHN B. MISTY

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Office, Masonic Block, Sec
n opd street, NuscatiIe, lows. fmy g. G1 iawtf
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02
n4e The shareholders rebellion has brought

Icy The SHAREHOLDERS rebellion has brought
about some very remarkable changes of opin-
ion among prominent men and prominent pa
pers in the North. Martin Van Buren,, John
A. Dix, Daniel S. Dickinson, and many other
lifelong Democrats who have heretofore sided
with the slave power and gone the utmost
length for compromise, have now come out
decidedly and unequivocally in support of til
government. IIarper's Ilus'ra,ed Weekly
which played toady so meanly and so long, is
now patriotic Edward Everett spoke to &
crowded auditory in the largest hall Lin in New lew
S Tsa Bs OF p {ns ay neo and
Lloyd Garrison are now all equally outlaws
south of Mason and Dixon's line. "Iempo-
"a nutanter, ct nos mnEamur in illis."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-02

twM Mr.. West, editor Of the Davenport
Democrat, gives graphic an ! interesting &C
count Of recent v sit to Iowa City and this
place. We make an extract:
Like al. other cities in the West, Iowa
City is suffering greatly by the distracted
state of things in this country. Her bust
ness is PROSTATE, and her me, chants appear
to be doing very little. A partial relief is
looked for when the new crop commences
coming in. We took dinner at the CruMmy
House, the Democratic Headquarters, and q
very excellent hotel. Having settled oul
business satisfactorily, and made the &C
quaintance of several other capital gentlemen
we took the cars for Wilton Junction.
started for Nuscatine. Business and bust
ness men in Muscatine wore more Cheerful
aspects than in any town we have visited fo'
long time We are induced to think, tina
he business men Of Muscatine, as q genera
thing. are pretty sound. After \pd sup
per at the E,chelberger House. Itch ou'
fellow citizen, John Eichelbergc9sB proprie
tor, we crossed over 20 Skinkle's livery sta
Die, which from its peculiar build is often ia
Ken fo- church. Here we met th,t primo,
Of gentlemen, L. V. Skinkle, Esq. who exten
led to our party the freedom Of his fine stocl
of horses and carriages. A couple OF flint
teams were soon in harness, and under the
guidance of Mr.. S., We visited many scene.
Of beauty around the city. Muscatine car
boast Of more elegant private residences thar
any city west Of Chicago. prominent among
them is palatial mansion no W being erected
by Mr.. Shan non, OF this city, for Geo. C
Stone, Esq. 1t is. without doubt, the fines
house in Iowa. We visited tho splendid
place Of the Bros. Weed, just IN the sui urb
Of the city. They have a section of land al
under the highest possible state Of cultiva
ton, with residences, barns, out-huilding
and conveniences. al! on the most extensive
scale. 1t would be impossible for US to full!
enumerate all the fine sights in and arount
| Muscatine, and we shall not make toe at
tempt. Our visit will soon be forgotten, bu
the hospitality and kindness Of her people
particularly of Mr.. Skinkle and Mr.. Eichel
berger, will remain in our memory for al
time. We wish them both = world of goot
luck. At four o'clock P. NJ. we started 70
"our town." and arrived all safe and sount
in good season.