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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Arrival Of the 4Etna uith Million and
HAY /" specie.
Nsw YORK, Jan. %.
The Ktna, from Liverpool, 10th, ssrit
Queenstown, 18th inst, will be up at
O'Clock
SECOND DISPATCH.
The 4Etna brings four days later European
news.
James applied for writ of habeas corpus
in the case of Anderson, the fugitive slave
in prison at Toronto. The motion was
founded on an affidavit of the British and
foreign anti-slavery society. The Court,
after a consultation, granted writ. Chief
Justice Cockburn admitted that in doing so
it might be regarded as incompatible with
colonial independence, but still the Queens
Bench had jurisdiction, Anderson being re-
garded as British subject.
1t is stated that several rif1ed cannon have
been shipped from Liverpool for Charleston.
The weather was again quite severe
throu ,hout England.
Hostilities were suspended at Gaeta.
The financial pressure in France is reported
to continue. There are rumors of probable
additional advance in the Bank minimum.
liverpool, Jan. 18th. - Breadstuts. -
Messrs. Richardson, Spence & Co. report
-four slow and I'D cheaper; quotations 1850
3ls Cd. Wheat in limited demand at about
former rates; red western lis 4d@12s 4d,
red southern 12s 4d@13s, white western 13s
@13s Sd, southern lbs 6d@l4s Cd. Corn in
rather more demand; 3Ss(03Ss Sd for mixed
and yellow, white slow at 48s. London
breadstufs dull and nominally unchanged.
The lEtna brought $l,5O0,000 dollars in
specie
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

| Prepared from a prescription of Sir J. Clrake, N
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfailing in the cure d
all those painful and dangerous diseases to which the
female constitution is subject 1t moderaes all excess
aud removes all distractions, aud speedy may
| relied on.
To Married Ladies'
it is peculiarly suited. 1t will in short time, bring
| on the monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears tho Government
Stamp of Great Britain, to prevent counterfeits.
CAUTION,
These Pills should OF be taken by females during the
FIRST THREE MONTHS OF Pregnancy, as then are
to bring Miscarriage, but at any other time they are
safe.
in the Back and and Limbs Fatigue slight exertion
Palpitation of the Heart. Mysteries and Whites these
Pills will effect when all 9TH r means have fail
ed aud although powerful remedy, do not contain
iron. calonel antimony, anything hurtful to the
constitution.
Full directions in tho pamphlet around each package
which should be carefully preserved.
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada,
JOB MOSES, (Late 1. c. Baldwin Co..
Rochester, NJ
N. B.-S10 90 and 6pcstage stamps enclosed to any
authorized Agent, will insure bottle, containing so
Pills by return mail.
Sold by J. B. Dougherty and F. H. Stone Muscatne,
and all good Druggists. Nov. Q, dAwsly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
The Great Female Medicine.

The functional Irregularities peculiar to the weaker
ex riably corrected without pain inconven-
fence by the of Judsons Mountain Herb Pills
They are the safest and medicine for all the dis
cases incidental females of all ages and espec-
ally 80 in this climate.
Ladies who wish to enjoy health should always have
these Pills No who uses them once will allow
herself to be without them They all obstruc-
ions purify the blood and give tho skin that beaui
full clear and heathful look greatly admired In a
beautiful and healthy At certain periods these
Pills are indispensable companion, From one to
four should be each day, until relief is obtained.
few doses. occasionally will keep the system heal
thy and the blood pure, that disease cannot enter
the body.
Judssns Mountain Herb Pills sold by all Medicine
Dealers. Jan. l, I'm.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
The difficulty between Rust and Dunn has
been honorably arranged.
1t is now certain that private letters have
been received from MIR. Lincoln urging his
friends to Cancellation and compromise; and
it is stated that he indicates the Border
States resolutions as reasonable basis of
adjustment. Assurances are given that this
information is reliable.
Soon after the electoral vote shall be
counted, in the presence OF Congress, on the
second Wednesday of February, he (Mr.
Lincoln) will acqnaint the public with his
views on the impending crisis. Heretofore
he has not felt it proper, in advance OF
official information Of the declaration OF his
election, for him to take prominent part In
the direction of political affairs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Texas Legislature.

AUSTIN, Jan. 70.
The Texas legislature met to-dey. The
Governors message was received. 1t favors
the calling OF 8 convention.
Both Houses repealed the Kansas resolu
tons passed by the legislature in 1853.
The House took up and passed the Senate
bill directing the Comptroller to proceed to
V ashiugton and recover $lS4,000 due the
State.
A resolution was unanimously passed de-
claring that the federal government has no
power to coerce sovereign State after pro.
nouncing her separation.
The Senate will pass the same resolutions
by similar vote. 81
The Legislature is in favor Of secession BY
Q majority of 8 to !.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
From Boston.

BosroN, Jan. 30.
TIE failure of Messrs. Pierce, Bros &
Flanders, dry goods jobbers, for s7SO,OoO,
was announced to-day.
The second hearing before the committee
on the Personal Liberty Bill took place to-
day. in the House OF Representatives. The
floor and galleries were crowded. f. L..
Burd, W. L. Burd, L. Sewell and Wendell
Phillips made speeches against the repeal of
the Law.
The citizeus of Gloucester were astonished,
this evening, at seeing large Palmetto flag
waving over old Fort Defiance. The revenue
cutter in he Harbor sent boats crew ashore
and cut it down.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
BURSON'S AMERICAN
GRAIN BINDER.
An Invention worthy Of the 10th Centur.

A MONG the many useful and wonderful improve
n ments of the present age, claim precedence to
the above in importance to tho farmer.
With this machine placed upon the reaper one man
can bind and deliver upon the ground the grain fast
as cut effectng also important saving in the grau
when is usually lost by throwing the unbound gavel
into the stubble The intelligent farmer is allowed to
make his own estimate of the saving in wages grain,
yexation &C., which this Binder ensures him.
1T ada pied any harvester not being worked by
the gearing of the reaper the ssraker forker de-
vering the grain the Binder instead of throwing it
upon the ground.
This machine received diplomas at the following State
Fai s. viz: Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and IEdi-
ana also at the Champaign Ohio County Fair and the
ST. Louis Mo Fair-bei all at which il was exhibited
The machine will be fully warranted to work sats-
| factorily.
Send orders carly to ensure Icing supplied Price
| SIS dollars.
ii es of Muscatne Washington, Mahaska, Marion and
Warren, Iowa, and the county of Mercer, Ill.
| Muscatine Jan 9th, 6l-w3m-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

SAP Aoc,pENr.-G Geo. Wilson, lad OF IL,
living with Mr.. F'reeland, Of the Muscatine
Hotel, had his leg broken, Tuesday, by
sliding down hill on sled, near School
House No. I, and coming in collision with
COW. The fracture is bad one. Surgical
assistance was rendered by Dr.. Hershe, ana
it is hoped that the boy will recover the use
of the limb. A year or two since, the same
boy fell from a tree and fractured his arm,
which had to be amputated.
This accident should be a warning to the
boys who are so reckless in the sport of
"coasting."
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
TrouDie BreWiN e.

RICHMOND, va, Jan. ~.
Recent proceedings at Fortress Monroe
have embttered public feeling. The follow
ing was adopted at large meeting, last
night
WHEREAS, The Legislature has formally
declared that an act of coercion against a
Southern State will be regarded by Virginia
as an act of war and will be resisted with
all the means within her power,
Resolced, That the attention of the Legis-
lature be called to the fact of an overt act of
coercion now actually being perpetrated at
Fortress Monroe.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
To Consumptives.

TNhE advertiser, having been restored to health in
few weeks by very simple remedy after having SUI
red several years with severe lung affection, and that
dread disease Consumpton-is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the pre-
crpton used free of charge) with the directions for
preparing and using the same which they will find a
SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS &c.
The only object of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scrptoa is to benefit the afflicted and spread informa
ton which he conceves to be invaluable, and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy, it will cost them
nothing and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings County, New York.
Oct 4, go, dawsly.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Failure of IL Heavy Government
Contracting Firm.

TT. IIOUIS, JdtI. =.
A special dispatch from Independence te
the Republican says: For the week past
Messrs. Waddell, Majors, Jones, and other
representatives of the different firms, have
been here, making an adjustment of their
affairs, which has resulted in an assignment
to Ferris, Ewing, Stuart and Allen, Of st.
Louis. They purpose securing home creditors
and endorsers. Assets, available and other
wise, amount to a million and half; their
liabilities are unknown. Mr.. Majors has given
up everything, even his household furniture.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Missouri Legislature.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 81.
A Joint resolution passed the Senate, yes
terday, appointing Gen. Doniphan, Waldo p.
johnson, j. D. Golfer, Judge Hough, Gen.
Atchison, Ferdinand Kennett and Judge
Buckner Commissioners to the Convention to
be held m Washington, on the 4th of February.
The same resolution was introduced in the
House and laid on the table.
Mr.. West, Chairman of the House Com
mittee on F. deral relations, reported resolu-
tons taking strong grounds against the action
of New York and Ohio in Offering aid to the
General Government to coerce seeding States,
which passed-S9 to Is.
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O. 3. MCDONALD,

T1AS JUST RECEIVED NEW AND SELECT
II assortment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods choice
Family Groceries, Resdy-madc Clothing, Boots atl
Shoes Hats and Caps Hardware, ard Glass.
ware. Also, Drugs Oils Paints, Patent Medicines,
Eancy Goods Books aud Stationery, Ytniee Notions
Window Class, Putty. TarYenrins, tobacco. siiu6 al
CIGARS of all kinds md every other article saiiy SOLD
by coan.ry merchants De-. Eoth, 1870.
SPECIAL NOTICE. ---
TIME undersigned wishes those indebted 70 him I,
call and settle old accounts, and if not ae to pay .
present from the fact Of Indulgence, Let him have
the cash they can. q. b. MCDONALD.
Atalissa, Iowa, Dec. 2sth, 1850.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
From COnstalrsinOpIe.

Nkw York, Jan. %
A Constantinople letter of Dec. 3lst, in
the World, records the utter route of the
main Persian army, 10000 strong by q
large force of Turks, the greater part being
killed and taken prisoners This may per-
haps lead to the overthrow of the Persian
DYNASTY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
THE JOURNAL.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
ErEcTlON FOR POST MASTER.

An election will be held ut the Court House in tho
city of Muscatne on Saturday, the I'd day OF February
A. D. 1861, commencing at s11 o'clock. A. NJ and clos
ing ut o'clock, p. M for the purpose Of selecting
suitable person to recommended to ill the Office Of
Post Master of this CITY,
full attendance of all persons who receive their mail
matter regularly at this delivery, and who voted for
ABRAHAM LINCOLN at the late Presidential Election, is
respectfully requested and that they recommend some
suitable person to fill said Office.
BY order of the Republican Township Committee.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
D. S. ROWE,

rAL1ssA, MUsCATlNE COUNTY, IOWA.
n tenders hi; services, professionally, Physician
and Surgeon the citizens of Atass and surround
ing country. Calls attended to promptly.
PRICEs.-Vsit, Medicine and Prescription in town
day or night, 400.
If the case protracted reasonable charges by
the day.
some countries, each way, % cents
Medicine and Prescription, in the country, from sc
cents to 81 co. owing to the quantity and Kind used
Obstetrcal cases, (no ertras,) $780, r
In such case charge for mileage for the first three
miles.
All surgical cases in the same proportion the above
deduction of 25 per cent Will be made in all
where payment is made within month after services
are rendered.
Though the above is fair statement of charges
vet all accounts. where circumstances would t
demand it are subject to favorable consideration
Atalissa July 10th, lS6O-wtf.
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Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 27.
The Kentucky Legislature, yesterday, al
most unanimously adopted the Virginia res
olutions, which are so construed as to require
the Federal Government to protect slavery in
all territories now held or hereafter to be
acquired south of $50 30>, and to guarantee
the right of transfer of slaves throughout the
free States
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
From Cuba.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 80.
The steamer Dc Soto has arrived with
Havana dates to the 9th.
The Few crop of sugar was coming Stock
ON hand $4,000 boxes, against $4,000 last
year.
Monday Night Exchange nominal.
The Spanish bank has been authorized to
issue So ,O0o, 900 more bonds. -t
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
WILTON HOUSE,

THE und ersigned having taken the propretorship
/ of the Wilton House, in Wilton, Muscatine conn
y has retted and overhauled the house generally, and
ia now prepared to accommodate the public who may
favor him with their patronage 1t he does not give
satisfaction he will make no charge.
Jau 18th, '6l If. T. AcELRoY.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

The Posr OFFICE ELECTION. -We urge
Republicans generally within this Post
Office delivery to turn out at the election to.
morrow. The defeated candidates as well
rs the successful one will feel better satisfied
if full vote is polled.
1t will be seen by the notice of the Cen
trail Committee that the time for opening
tie polls has been fixed half an hour sooner
than before published. This is done to
accommodate the country voters who may
come in early and wish to return to their
homes before noon.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
A Railroad sold by the Sheriff.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 30.
The road-bed, right of way and real es.
tate of the Springfield, Mt. Vernon and
Pittsburg Railroad Company, from Spring-
fild to Delaware, including tools, machinery
in the shops and rolling stock. was sold at
Sheriffs sale. to-day. Frederick A. Lane, Of
New York city, was the purchaser OF the
entire property for the trst mortgage bond
holders at 100000.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Heavy Failure in Cuba The
Fcras at Hey West and TOrtugas.

Ferris at Hey West and TOrtugas.
NEW YoER, Jan, 90.
Ths steamship Quaker City brings Ha-
vans advices Of the 25th. Steiner Il Co.,
OF Havana, have failed tor $4,000 900. This
caused great sensation, particularly upon
discovery OF frauds upon the sugar ware.
houses by false warehouse certificates, " hich
were deposited by this house with'the Bank
of Havana.
Tie U. s. steamer CRUSADER arrived ON
the 25th from Key West and reported the
forts at Tortugas and Key West in good
condition for defence. The Mohawk was
at Tortugas, assisting the military officers.
A rumor at Key West that force was COM
ing from New Orleans to attack the forts
had driven away many persons. Several
schooner loads bad left.
SuGAH.-Stock at Havana and MataE zas,
$1,000 boxes, including $4,000 new crop.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
From North Carolina.

RALEIGH, Jan. 20.
The Senate is engaged to-day on private
bills.
The House considered the Senate Con-
yention bill Several amendments were
adopted. No vote taken on the passage. 1t
comes tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
Meeting Of the Union Guards, &
Columbus City.

Pursuant to call, Union Guards met on
the goth inst at Robertson's drug store. A
communication was read by the Captain
from the Adjt.- General of the State, request
ing the Captain to communicate to his Office
the sentiments of the company should call
be made for the purpose of defending the
Government. On motion of Capt. Robertson,
Lieut.. Manifold was called to the Chair, and
private Ed. Reiner appointed Secretary.
On motion, it was resolved that the COM
pany ,o;U stand prepared to obey any call
that may be made for their services.
The following preamble and resolutions
were offered by Mr.. Timony, and unani-
mously adopted:
| INAsMucH as the present position of our
country is truly deplorable, and as traitors
are endeavoring to destroy the noblest and
best Government on EARTH have trampled
under foot the glorious flag of our country,
and would rend asunder its Constitution, we
deem it the duty of every citizen, but more
especially the soldiers, to stand ready to
protect our country, its Constitution and our
flag; and, deeming that our duty, be it
Resoiued, That we cannot look upon
secession, by any one or more States, from
the Union, in any other light than that of
rebellion against the General Government,
and that we look upon all persons aiding
and abetting as traitors to their country;
Resoived, Therefore, that we cheerfuily
tender our services to the Governor, and
through him to the General Government
whenever required to put down treason and
rebellion.
! Remarks were made by Mcssrs. Timony
Robertson and Garner.
Moved and seconded that the Muscatint
Journal and the Wapello Republican b
requested to publish the proceedings Of thu
meeting. Motion adopted.
Adjourned.
S. II. MANIFOLD, Chm.
Ed. REINER, Sec
/ Columbus City, Iowa. @
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New Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 20.
The Legislature has passed resolution
inviting the President elect to VISIT rem
ton, and extending to him the Inequalities
of the State.
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A CARD
TO FARMERS.

r WOULD respectfully invite the attention Of the
| Farmers of Iowa and Western Illinois to my stock Of
new and valuable labor saving Machinery adapted to
YOUR profession tlers of the terra rma 1t is and
always has been my aim accept the agency of
chnery which would not upon practical test achieve
it's own reputation, and feel certain have not been
baffled but in few instances have therefore, with
view to your interests we'll procured the
agency for many of the best machines in the country
and receive them from responsible houses East we'll
az west and who in all cases ready to warrant the
perect construction good material and of capacity to
perform all they guaranteed consequently, am
prepared to say that Agricultural House in the west
can rival me for perfect machinery and reasonable
credit same as given by in times past, to prompt
PAYERS After returning thanks for past avors and
prisng you of my continued solicitation for your inter-
ests, covet continuance of your patronage
GEORGE Is EDGAR.
Ware Room on Walnut Street, near the Court House.
Muscatine, January ed, 81:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
TO YOU

WHO are owing US on account, we would say: that
worked for you, therefore, want you and all to
settle your by the middle Of February, either
by note or cash. the latter always preferable and
Us the trouble of running after and dunning you. We
have to settle the iron store twice year, only
ask you to settle with year. So como along
in Gods name and you will have blessing in doing one
good act SCH" AIM HlGC1Ns'
Blacksmiths, corner Of 3D. and Mulberry SITS.
Muzcatine, Jan. 35th, 1s6l-d3twt
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w. g. WOODWARD.

JTAS RESUMED THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN
i Maseatine. and will give his entire attention to
business entrusted him. Notaral bushes also at.
tended to. Office over Isett Brewstcr's Bank,
Muscatne, Aug p, '60-w1y.
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w Hope. ~s@
POETRY yHYsIc.
Let the sick to Herrick go,
Who'd be i'll, I'd like to know?
Such his pills do make.
Smiles, lovely smiles, shall deck the brow
Where gloominess is rampant now,
And hope anew shall wake,
Herricks matchless Pills tarte the people with their
cures This is the they them. Large boxes
25c boxes 81. See advertisemc mt Sd page. No v
Mrs. Winslow,
An experienced nurse and female physician, has
oothing Syrup for children teethng, which generally
aci tates process of teethng by soening the gums
reducing all inflammation will aay all pain.and is sure
to regulate the bowels Depend upon it mothers, it wall
give rest to yourselves and relief and health to your
ants Perfectly safe in all cases. Sec advertisement
in another column.
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100 Gums for Kansas.

LEAvENWoRTH, Jan. ~.
The admission of Kansas creates consider
able enthusiasm among all parties. One
hundred guns were fired to-day, by order OF
the Republican Central Committee.
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LIST OF LETTERS

REMAINING IN The POST OFFICE at Musca.
II tine, Iowa, Jan. 3lst, 1861.
Persons calling advertised letters requested to
give the date of the list.
On and after Nov. 1st the Post Office will be open on
Sundays from to 9 A. NJ.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01
MARRIED.
DIED

In this city, January 25th, 1861, by L. H. washburn
Esq, Mr.. CHARLES MILLER to Miss FRANCES JORDAN
all of this county.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

On Jan. LIST, 1861, CHARLEs A. son Of J. B. and N.
OvERMAN Of the vicinity Of Atalisss, Muscatne Coun
~ Iowa. ~--, - ''
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-02-01

1J We are requested to announce the
withdrawal Of Capt. Teller as candidate
for Postmaster.