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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

H,Nrs ABOUT PIANos.-Is the piano forte be
the instrument of use, bring it out from the
wall, so that free space be before you when
you sing or play. Never sing up against a
wall, if you can help it, or subject your friends
to this sore trial. Moreover, never lumber q
piano with music and books; it is unartistic.
Above all, keep your piano in tune. If an
instrument is worth having, it is worth be-
ing kept in good order. You cannot have q
piano long out of tune WITHOUT getting your
ear out of tune, and if a singer, your voice.
The Erard grand pianos of New York are
all kept in order by one accomplished tuner.
For twelve dollars year he tunes once q
month, and of.ener if necessary. Such an
arrangement should be made for pianos Of
every make. 1t improves them, and they
last the longer for it. A very awkward
accompaniment Of the piano forte is the
piano stool. 1t is clumsy and heavy to move ;
has special facility for upsetting; the screw
is often in crippled state; and at best, it is
but an insecure, uncomfortable, and shaky
contrivance. A scat Of far greater convenience
and elegance at the piano, particularly with
the present flowing style of ladies' desses, is
an ottoman.shaped seat somewhat long, like
an organ: bench, but tastefully modelled. 1t
might be upholstered, though it were better
not. 1t should, of course, be made for the
purpose, and of the right hight. The most
comfortable off:hand or improvised seat is a
cane chair; and, by the way, let us suggest
to gentlemen never to set on a piano stool.
The dignity of but few men is equal to the
situation Of perch on such tripod, with the
coat tails hanging down behind a chair, sby
all means i-Once Month
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

PUBLIC HIGH ScHooL.-We publish below
the resolutions passed by the School Board at
their meeting on Monday last, to which allu-
sion has heretofore been made. The question
Of perfecting a system Of graded schools be-
ing fairly presented to the consideration OF
the public, it is hoped a meeting will be held
some time during the coming week for the
purpose of giving expression to the views
that may be entertained upon the subject
We feel safe in making the assertion that
whatever measure is shown to be calculated
to advance the cause Of education and confer
its benefits upon every class of society will
meet with hearty endorsement from all who
have the good of this community at heart
We hope to be able in the course of day or
two to announce the time and place of such a
meeting:
Resolred, That for the purpose of per-
fecting system of graded schools, and the
establishment of public high school in this
district, that shall alike be creditable to our
city and beneficial to all, especially the labor
ing classes, there is hereby levied tax of
three mills on the dollar of the taxable prop
erty of this District"
Resolued, That for the purpose of having
full and free expression of opinion, pro and
con, upon the subject of high school, the
citizens of the district are recommended to
convene in public meeting, without regard to
party or sect, at an early day, for discussion"
"Resolved, That this meeting stand ad-
journ ed for two weeks, for the purpose of
acting upon the foregoing resolutions"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

Why john VAN buren, Cor Our-At a
late lecture at Cooper's Institute Mr.. Van
Buren, said the Democratic party, as you all
know, nine years out of ten, controls the gov
eminent of the country. 1t requires, there
fore, no grea. patriotism on their part to be
attached to the government and the country.
1t is, in fact, an attachment to themselves.
[Laug hter.] As a general rule they are wise,
prudent and patriotic. Occasionally blind
guides or bad drivers take some sleepy pas.
sengers into bad roads and upset them, as
they did in 1S4s. Laughter.] But then
they wake up the passengers get out laugh
teri; they inquire the right road they get a
lantern and eventually they come out all
right. Laughter.] think they will do SO
now, ard yet it seemed to me, as careful
man, looking at their course, just at this mo-
ment, that it was prudent for me to get out
and walk Great laughter and three cheers
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

LAKE PEPIN AND THE Ice TRADE.-The re-
markably mild character of the present win
ter created considerable CONSERVATION for a
time among lovers of mint;julips, sherry-cob-
blers and other cooling summer luxuries, at
the slim prospect of obtaining sufficient
supply of ice. By the prompt and energetic
efforts of those Of our citizens who have de-
voted their attention to this branch Of bust.
ness stock has been secured which it is ex.
pected will meet all possible demands in this
city for the ensuing summer.
The great bulk Of ice which supplies the
people of the Mississippi Valley, south and
east Of US, is ususlly drawn from the Illinois
River, the sluggish nature of that stream be.
ing especially favorable to the formation Of
the best quality Of ice, and consequently ILL
nois River ice-men enjoy sort Of lordly as
cendancy in the principal markets. The ice
Of that latitude, being affected by the wealth.
er, has been both insufficient in quantity and
inferior in quality, this winter, and as q
Nef"eS IsSVf', uou"i IA SoSA SoSCS, al I'LL
mense rush is being made to Lake Pepin, al
the head Of the Mississippi River. The &C.
tivify there in this department for some time
past is said to be unprecedented. Thousands
and thousands of tons are being housed, and
profitable business will no doubt be opened
by way of transportation to points below
The quality of Lake Pepin ice is said to be
above all comparison. It is as clear as crys-
tai, and newspaper may be read through a
two foot cake-at least the people of that
country tell us so.
But Of all this enormous mass of chrystal-
lied frigidity, comparatively but small pro-
portion ever reaches its destined mart. After
making all necessary allowance for meltage,
&C., probably not more than $4,000 tons it
is said, will ever reach st. Louis. This being
so, it remains likely that ice will be such a
luxury in some quarters next season that on
ly the more fortunate in worldly possessions
can indulge in it to any great extent. We
are glad that this community forms an ex.
ception to the rule.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

Iowa HERoEs.-The valor Of Iowa soldiers
and the skill and bravery of Iowa officers is
g from time to time meeting that recognition
" headquarters to which it is entitled in q
much more liberal measure. The following
nominations were confirmed by the United
Z States Senate, in extra session, on the 9Th
inst.-to be Brigadiers of volunteers: M. NJ
Crocker, COL of the 18th Iowa regiment; G.
L. Matthias, Col. of the 9th Iowa regiment
VIM. Vandever, Col. of the 9th Iowa regi
ment. The appointment Of Gen. F. H. Her
ron, of the Army Of the Frontier, has als'
been confirmed.
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ShariTa SaIa.

DY virtue of special execution to directed and
ID delivered from the office Of the Clerk Of the
District Court Of Muscstine County, State of Iowa,
against the goods and chxttes lands and or
Asa Gregg and Thomas 8. Brooke, have levied upon
and will expose to sale, Thursday, the ID day Of
April. A. D. 1861 ct the Court House door, In the city
Of Muscatine, the following described property, to
w.t. < ~ 49, - -
Lot seven u in block two C2, in the town Of West
Liberty, Muscatine county, Iowa.
All of which, much thereof may be necessary,
will be sci to satisfy said special execution in favor Of
Nelson futile. .-5 1Elss H. t3f 8,
Sale to commence between the hours of nine o'clock
in the forenoon and four O'Clock in tho afternoon of
said day, to wit, at half past ten o'clock; A. NJ
z II. Il. HINE,
I'D Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatine. March 8. 1S63.-4w IS co.. -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20
THE JOURNAL.

E Hon. John A. Kasson, of Iowa, has
been appointed to represent the United States
government at the international Postal Con-
vention which meets at Paris in May next,
for the purpose of reforming existing abuses
in the manner Of carrying the mails, and to
establish uniform rate of postage. Mr.
Kasson was for some time Assistant Post
Master General and understands the workings
and defects of the present system in all thel'
details.
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FARMERS COLUMN.
PRUNING TIE GRApE.-Very many per.

PRUNING THE GRAPE.-Very many persons
growing grapes have no idea how to 60 to
work to prune the vines. Consequently they
cut out "a good many" shoots without really
knowing why. To such I would give the
benefit of my experience in grape growing.
In pruning grapes, the prucer, if he under
stands his business, prunes with the view Of
obtaining about SO many pounds Of fruit from
each vine, especially when pruning vine
ward. And, as matter of course, he calcu-
lates so many buds to each vine. Now, from
nv observation in grape. growing, l have
come to the conclusion that the desired
amount of fruit can be obtained in finer quail
ity, ripper, and larger punches and berries, by
leaving the required number of buds on canes,
of from three to six buds each cane; for when
ever a large number of buds are left 10 a
single cane, large portion of the shoots
springiug from them are of sickly growth, and
the fruit is usually small, in punches and Der.
ries, and will often wilt before it becomes
half ripe; and usually, but few really choice
punches are obtained. Whereas. ifbut fGul
or five buds are left to the cane, the shoots
from them will be of fair growth, and the
fruit will be so accordingly.
In pruning my vines, l leave from three tc
six buds to the cane, and sufficient number
of spurs, of one or two buds, to furnish strcnl
wood for next years bearing. On cutting thu
canes of three to six buds, / usually run of
the buds; that IS, the one in the crotch ant
one or two above, when only two or three in
chcs apart; and when the wood is quite shor
iointed. remove alternate buds on the whole
cane to avoid the crowding Of fruit.
| leave to q vine covering forty square fee
of trellis. from ninety to one hundred buds
including the buds on the spurs; but no
counting those buds at the joints Of the ole
wood, which l mostly remove. When prun
ing is done in the fall or fore part of winter
no buds should be removed, on tender varie
ties until spring; for in cases ofextreme cold
buds on young wood may become killed, while
those on the old wood remain sound, ane
yield fair crop Of fruit-Cor. Rural Ns'
| Yorker,
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n. 6ner1n 8 Sale, - p
QY virtue Of general execution to me directed and
y delivered from the Office of the Clerk of the
District Court OF Muscatine county, State Of Iows
against the goods and lands and tenements Of
John Sherfey, Josiah B. Greeley and Hiram Greeley,
have levied upon and will expose to sslo, Wednss
day, the twenty NTH day Of March, a. D.. 1853. ct
the Court House door, in the city Of Muscatns, the
following described property, to wit Ia lr-rfs
Tho north half OF the south west quarter Of section
two () township seventy seven 90 range ono west,
containing 80 and the south end Of the north
west quarter Of north wsst quarter Of two az
township seventy seven (T7) range ~ west,
tanning sixteen acrea; also lot two 2 in block two
in Farnsworth addition to the city Of Nuscatins Ali
situated in Muscatine county and State Of iowa.
All Of which, much thereof may be necessary,
will be sold to satisfy said general execution in favor Of
Thomas NJ. Isett. f c1f.r Hea. 1It
Sale to commence between the hours of nine o'clock
in the forenoon and four o'clock in tho afternoon Of
said day, to wit at ten o'clock A. M. Is 5.-s.s-s
H. II. HINE,
sra Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatine, Feb. q. 1S68-.w4w IS 90.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

CoINAGE.-The coinage at the United
States Mint for the month of February was
was, in gold, S267,O6s in silver, $5l 800 /;
in copper, $49, 800. The whole number of
pieces coined during the month was five mil
lions, seventy-on thousand, five hundred and
ninety dollars The number of cents coined
was 1885, 900, and yet cents are so scarce as
to command premium Of 90 per cent. The
gold deposits from all sources were S215, 1891
and the silver $2s, $40, making total deposit
of $244,281. .-.....g.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

/. If man faints place him fiat on his
back and let him alone.
2. II any poison is swallowed drink
instantly half glass of cold water with q
heaping tea-spoonful each of common salt
and ground mustard stirred in it; this will
produce vomiting as soon as it reaches the
stomach; but for fear some of the poison
may still remain swallow the white Of one or
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE POSTAL LAW
The last session Of Congress has made many
important changes in the postal law, in some
instances entirely remodeling it.
The following are some of its chief provi.
sions
The letter carriers are to receive salaries oil
not more than $500 per annum, when war.
ranted by the work performed, unless by spe.
cial authority. The Postmaster General may
in certain cases make it as high as 81, OOO.-
Postage on local or "drop letters will hereaf
ter be two cents, when not exceeding half an
ounce, and an additional rate for each hall
ounce or fraction of an ounce-in all cases to
be prepaid by postage stamps.
The regulations respecting soldiers letters
remain the same as heretofore.
On all mail matter required by law to be
prepaid, and which shall reach its destination
unpaid, double the usual rates must be COL
lee ed on delivery, and insufficient payment
is to be wholly iisregarded.
The fee for the registration of letters is left
optional with the Postmaster General but it
is not to exceed twenty cents per letter.
Unsealed circulars, not exceeding three, to
one address, are to be charged with two cents
postage, and in that proportion for greater
number.
NEWSPAPER POSTAGE.
Weekly papers five cents per quarter, semi.
weekly ten cents, tri-weekly fifteen cents, six
times per week thirty cents, seven times pei
week thirty-fve cents. At these rates the
weight must not exceed four ouncesAilf each
case payable in advance per quarter or year,
either at the mailing or delivery Office.
No extra charge is 10 be made for q card
printed or impressed upon circular or letter
envelope or wrapper. Circulars to be prepaid
by stamps.
The Postmaster General may from time to
time provide by order the rates and terms up
on which route agents may receive and deliv-
er, at the mail car or steamer, packages Of
newspapers and periodicals, delivered to them
for that purpose, by the publishers or news
agents in charge thereof, and not received
from nor designed for delivery at any post
Office.
FRANKING.
Postmasters can only frank official letters
to other oficials-the former license to the
smaller class of Offices heretofore enjoyed, Of
franking on their own private business, hav-
ing been abolished.
COIN FOR FOREIGN LETTERS.
The joint resolution giving the Postmaster
General authority to collect the postage on
unpaid foreign letters in specie was also
passed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20

BREAD GeING UP IN CHARLEsroN.-The
bakers of this city have raised the price Of
bread to twenty-five cents for half pound
loaf Flour is selling at sixty-6ve dollars per
barrel. An enormous sin in the eyes of
God Uarleston Courier, Feb. rs.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-03-20
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY virtue of special execution to directed and
ID delivered from the Office of tho Clerk of the Dis
trict Court of Muscatne county State Of Iowa. against
A. 8. Brooks, have levied upon and will expose to
sale Thursday, the 10Th day of March, A. d. 1885,
at the Court House door in the city of Muscatne, the
following described property, to wit
Lots two and three u and 81 in block number ten
0) In the town Of West Liberty according to the
corded plat of said town of Robinson Spencer CLARK,
all in Muscatine county, Iowa. -.-
All of which, so much thereof may DO necessary,
will be sold to satisfy said special execution in favor Of
Low, Brothers Ross.
Sale to between the hours Of nine O'Clock
In the forenoon and four o'clock in the afternoon Of
said day, to wit, at ten O'Clock, A. n. is
n. Il. HINE.
Sheriff Muscatine County.
Muscatine, Feb. 10th, 1863 -w4w IS 90. --g.--. 81.
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The Early Physical Degeneracy Of
H. E RICAW PEO Pr E..
JUST PUBLISHED BY DIR. sroNE,
Physicians to the Troy Lang and Hyg;enic Inssitus.
Trsatise the causes Of carly physical decline Of
American people-the causes Of nervous debility.
consumption and marasuus.
This work Is one Of high moral tone. written Ia
chaste, yet thrilling language, appeals directly to the
moral consciousness Of all and guardians
cslly detailing scientific and reliable aids and treat
It will b. sent BY mail on receipt of two e esnts
| stamps. 49,. -
ma Parents and guardiansi young men and ladies
fail not to send and get this book. s.
A word of solemn Conscientious advice to
those who will reflect
class OF maadies prevail to fearful extent IN com.
munity booming at least 900 youths Of both
mperfectly understood Their external manifestations
OF symptoms nervous debility, relaxation and
whole body shortness Of breathing or hurried breath.
ting ascending hill fight of stairs. great pal
ptation Of the heart. asthma, bronchitis and sore
ohroas, shaking ofth bends and limbs aversion to
ety and to bust study, dimness of eye sight,
ross OF memory dizziness Of head neuralgia pain in
biou' parts Of the body pains in the back Or limbs ium
" deranged sections of the kidneys end other glands
Of the body lsucorrhea eur Albus &C., yirulent
diseases in both male and femsie Likewise epilepsy,
Now. in ninety nine out Of every one hundred
all the above named disorders and host OF others
named, consumption Of the lungs and that most in
sdions and willy form Of consumption Of tho spinal
known Tables Dorsaes and Mesenterica have
their seat and origin in diseases Of the Pelvic viscers
Hence the want of of the old school practice
treating symptomsonly. $3.50 % H-7zi ~ n
Dr: Andrew stons. Physician to the Troy Lung and
HYGIENE Institution 10 engaged In treating this
class Of moderp malsdies with the most astonishing
Iuccsss Tho treatment adopted by tho InstitutiOn
new It is based upon sciontine principles, with
discovered remedies without minerals or poisons. he
facilities Of cure such that patients be cured
their homes in any part Of the country from accurate
Of their case BY letter, and have the med
zines scnt them by mail express Printed ntetroga
tories will be forwarded on application. l %
H0Oonsumption, catarrh and diseases Of the throat
cured as we'll at the homo Of patients the Insttu
ton, BY sending the Cold Medicaed Inhsling Balsan
Vapors with inhaler, and ample directions for their
use, and direct correspondence.
Patients applying for interrogatores advice must
snclose return stamps to meet attention.
The attending Physician will be found at the lrstitu
tion for consultation from .. m. to p m. Sunday
in the forenoon. cG ". - ,'f
Address, DR.. ANDREW STONE,
Physician to the Troy Lung and Hygtenic Institute
and Physician for Diseases Of the Heart Throat and
Lungs, 90 Fifth street, Troy, n. T.. a8sE E
jan 20 '63-d&w1yr ssrsr5- ~.
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500 fBlcanASs D. o. 1IeHAAJ
RICHMAH 1 BROTHER,

al TTOkNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW AND
"A Solicitors in Ohanosry, Muscatine, lows. VIII
practice In the several courts Of the State and IN the
District Court Of the United States District OF Iowa
They will act - agents in buying and selling LANDS
and in paying taxes.
Particular attention paid to the examination OF
titles, to conveyancing. notarial business, g.
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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
W. D. BARCLAY. Nm.

ENDERs his services to tho citissns
i N.scatine and Vicinity. From ten years Of pro-
Of rendering satsfacon to all who may favor him with
their patronage
Once on Second street. over Mr. Compton's sters.-
Residence north end Of Fifth street, south slde
December 1dkwom iF@ - t5ss'1 . > -T-1-1 81
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Il. &c q. w. ECE<EL.
W hOleSale and Retail Dealers In
/ i M B b r
MAIN STREET. .MUSCATINE
Shingles, Lath Doors Sash, Blinds Francs
goby rndin 70 hea
ont he M free
i
BLACKSMlTHING.
Zone door above the Postoffice.l

r TAKE THIS METHOD OF INFORMING THE
i Public that am doing Blacksmithing in all its
branches and especially de intend that my HORsE-
SNORING shall be done so as to impart ease and com.
fort to the Horse and health and elasticity to
the foot, without which it is impossible to have
feet horse. refer to q number OF gentlemen In
this city, and also in the country who give moro
faterng account of with defective feet than
am willing to of myself. All ask is fair trial.
None but the best of Charcoal Iron used in the
ufacture of my Horse and Mule Shoes.
Also, there is, occupying part Of my shop. Wood
Workman who can do as good work on either Wagons
nossdawtf GEORGE PERRY.
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Although not disposed to favor or recommend fatea
medicines through distrust Of their ingredients and
Effects yet know of no sufficient reason why man
NAV not testify to the benefit he believes he has
ceived from any simple PREPARATION in tho hope that ts
may thus contribute to the benefit of others.
do this the more readily in regard to Hoodand I.
this city because prejudiced against them for
many years. under the impression that they chiefly
Robert Shoemaker Esq, for the removal of this preu
dice by proper ttss ad for to them
when suffering from and long continued debility
ming of present year, followed BY relief and
restor alton to degree of bodily and mental vigor
which had not felt for six months oefore and bad
amos, despared of ressiaing. therefore thank God
and my friend for directing ma to use hem.
Philoda June %, 1851. J. NEWTON BROWN.
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DoN'T LIKE HIM.-The Democrats of Com
necticu. have sent word to Richardson, of
Illinois, " for Gods sake to keep out Of their
State" They say his efforts in New Hamp-
shire only served to increase the Republican
vote largely.