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NEW STOKE,
AND CHEAP GOODS.

0llE subscriber has l,.si received from
- 5, LOUIS with splendid Sioc. of goods
selected with care, which no is now opening nj
The Brick Store recently occupied by Mr Hiram
Price. on From, ST, between Main aud Harrison
81: hayin. purchased his goods for cash, he will
BE- able 10 sell on good terms as any house in
Davenport. Ills rtock embraces almost every
aris lie in the retail line; such us broad cloths,
cassimeres, cossincts and jeans, twccds, beaver
teens, cordcroy, bangnp and albcn cords, cotton
aides, driIings, ehecas. cont and panlaoon tufts,
fancy linen, i.ns;rss clianbfa, dress yingha,ns
beautiful figures nad patterns, French, English
aud American prints aud chinizs, blk silk warp
and other co!orcd Alpacas, silk and bingham
81 shades and parasols, bonnet, cap aud color
ed Tatct ribbons. ladies fine kid Lislc thread
gloves and ml,ts, linen eanhric hdkis, table lin
en-, tine linen cambria, coating, diaper and crash,
green Bcrazc, nankecn, bleached cambric mus
I'm, brown sieeiiag and shifting, f1. cap siufis,
blond. book, bishop, SWISS aud baird mnslins,
iur, leghorn, palmetto hats, fur and cloth caps,
boots and shoes ladies light and cold half gait
ers. Tine kid slips and walk ing shoes. Misses and
children shoes, mems calf boots, kip and cali
shoes, brogaDs. cutlery and qucenswate, window
glass. n Ills Of all sizes, bar lead, powder and
shot, dried fruit, wall paper, window shades,
carpet chain and Pittsburgh cotton warp all
numbers, cotton batting aud waddlng, school
books and stationary; also good assortment oil
groceries. medicines, paints, oils and dye ssuiis
also nil sizes Sligo Iron, steel and castings, which
Will be sold on as gvch terms rs can be purchas-
od elsewhere.
JAMES N. BOWLING.
Davenport, May 4th, l848.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
LAND FOR SALE.
\OUR HUNDRED ACRES of first

- quality Prairie Land, nil in one body, for
sale Ut bargain will be sold In 30, 40 or 30
acre lots IL suit purchasers. This tract OF land
IS situated on Duck Creek, immediately in the
rear OF the ilourishIng town OF Davenport, and
Will in few wears be valuable property To lay
out in two four acre out lots tor vegetable gar
dens and country seats; and when We see the
rapid strides that Davenport is taking towards
the prairie we 9Th, not be out OF The way in
predicting that these 400 Acres will he wanted to
lay out IN town Lots within ten wears, IL ~ near
The river aud occupies the full length OF Dayen
port the rear laying one mile and ahafinleng:h
there are 100 acres broke and II miles of good
fences up, two tcnenienis, good well ni wa,.t,
several valuable springs anu watered bv Duck
Creek the whole length. Persons wishing TO se-
cure to themselves or families n certain fortune
without any risk and with but u small outlay. will
apply at the .Etia Mills 10 II G FULTON
Timber Land on Big Island for sac--also
three small tcuements In the town OF Davenport
tor sale-also large store and dwelling on Sec
ond Street Tor sale On time
Apply 10 4 { FULTON.
Davenport, October 9Th, 1913.
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which was soon going at the rate oil 60
miles an hour! There was bu, little titne
for though.-not more than four or tie
minutes. To jump off was certain death
Ia this fearful emergency, Mr.. Graham,
with admirable composure, stretched hin
self at full length on the bottom Of the car,
and there calmly awaited The issue. The
tale is soon told. The car came rushing
Glong on The wings OF The wind until il u.cl
the other cars fastened on the track. A
collision took place, MIR. GraIiau's small
car was dashed to pieces, he thrown some
ten feet from the track, and, with the eS-
cep,ion OF lew bruises, was taken up TN.
hurt!
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PENNSYLVANIA CoMiAa.-Wc copy the
following from the Philadelphia North A.
merican. It's. indeed, n mp-t graft. ing
indication al the state oi public sentiment
in the old Key Stone pcnns, isauia has
never vet thrown AWAY her electoral VIDE
on Al unsuccessful candidate, aud viii not
now:
abandonment Of CAUSE.-THE Democracy ot
Clarion for Idyior-tic most impor-
tant detection get
Clarion County, heretofore one of the
siropgholds OF Locotocoisai. which has H.
WAYS been considered safe Tor 700 or
400 majority for .ocolocoism. his at last
showed evidence ot a determination To re-
volt ngaist the party whir!i has done So
much to deceive and rum PENNSYLVANIA
a number nfihe most distinguished men oi
that county have repudIaicd the Baltimore
nominees, and are now suppor,n. Taylor
aud Fillmore.
We find in the Clarion Register long
address. signed By Christian Myers mud II
others s.snpporters OF the Democratic par
iy," declaring their abandonment 1t the
party which has abandoned the ..proiec-
tive Policy and their determination 10 sup
port "ihr nominees Of the Philadelphia Con
ycntion," which nothing but the ruth 81
foreign news prevents us re-priQting this
morning. Judge Myers. il uill& remem-
bcred, was Polk elector in 1874; aud The
other II siepers arc men perhaps OF equal
note and influence in the ranks of our OPP
ponenis. They GENE up nobly 10 the res
cue Of the State and country; and is there
are thousands in Pennsylvania who think
and iee like themselves, there example vii!
be contagious.
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The gaily trimmed aprons. 50 much in
favor few wears ago. have been revived
in England. where they nre found 10 he
useful in comforting smart and CAV ap-
penrnnce to morning dress Of the plain.
est material. The materials most prefer
red are silks Of various shades and patterns.
They are elegantly trimmed with the new
~ introduced fnncy gimps, with rnches Of
silk or ribbon, in well assorted colors, or
with black ar white lace.
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ROUGH AND READY CLUB.

We are pleased TO fad the following
pI,hy remarks in relation 10 the above Club
in the y. w. Adv. Of last Tuesd1v. but We
should have been more gra,iiicd to have
been present.
DAvENPoRT-THE ROUGH AND
READY's.
On Wednesday evening last. il was orr
pleasure 10 be present u, a meeting vi the
Scott County Rough and Ready Club.
Col. Ross, who lives in the vicinity Of
Davenport, addressed The Club.
The Colonel is one oi the old stand hy's
in the cause, and has done good service Ia
tho State OF Ohio in 1910 aud 1911.
His speech was eloquent and patriotic;
he made the weIkn ring with his stirring
appeals to the indomilabc Wing spirits 81
old Scott. lie defined Whiggcry 10 he
now, as il was in the good old days oi' the
revolution. opposition To despoiic power;-
and showed conclusively that flour l"coio-
co nelghbors can boast Of one particle Of
true republican principle, they have bor-
rowed it from the Wings.
Col. Ross is plain man, and farmer.
but talks 10 the purpose, aud touches his
audience with mastery power, rs was les
titled by the repeated bursts OF en,husias-
tic applause.
John p. Cook from little Cedar WIS then
introduced, and for some time he delighted
aud engaged the attention olthc audience
in his own peculiar way.
Mr. Cook is speaker Of rare excellence
and is strongly mbued with fire. The ar
dor with which be pushes his subject home
to the hearts of his audience, and the abIli-
~ which he displays in unravelling the
tangled meshes Of locoioco smbtericgcs.
gives striking effect 10 his address.
We have known our friend Cook as n
faithful Iaborer 10 the cause since lSlO--
The success with which he works is well
a,tes,ed, by the far, that he has been
been several times cleciedto the Iowa Leg
islalurc from the strong loco district where
he lives. lie is now member ol the
Senate.
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CuSSELr's MAGICAL PAIN ExrRAcroR.-This
great healing ointment, which extracts MI fire
from burns aimos, Immediately upon lis applicn-
lion. should always be kept in every family. Its
effects are truly surprising: il reduces swellings
aud stops inflammation: il heals bruised or bro
ken limbs without pain or soreness. Evcs tina,
have been sore or nilamed Tor years. il is sure
10 cure. BY It's application, every species oil
sores. both old and new. are Immediately cured.
Posons occasioned by the bites OF insects are
immediately extracted bv this salyc. 1t first
causes the POISONOUS matter 10 discharge and
then heals the sore. Hundreds in this city, and
IN all parts oi the Union wherever this sal,e has
been used. now stand ready 10 testli, 10 its ma
gical effects IN removing all pam and ALWAYS
healing IN an incredible short time, and never
leaving any scar. Several physicians IN this city
now universally prescribe Il IN old cases of burns
II is given 10 the poor and suering.-.Ne9 York
Express.
Prepared and sold by Comstock & Co., 81
tUuiilandi street. Newly ofk.
Sold bv \. SANDERS, Davenport and by WM.
Nohgls, Rock Island.
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LITERARY NOTICE.

The members OF the Darenport Litrary Sort
'e.y are requested, agrecably 10 adjournmer,, 10
meet q, MIR. Campbcll's School Room on lIarri-
son street, Saturday evening the l4lh inst. n,
early candle lighting for the purpose OF re-orean-
izing. Come all.
II. BREWSTER, Prosr.
w. r. CAMPBELL, Sec'y.
Davenport, Oct. nth, l843.
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REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.

ANING obtained an order from tho
- Probate Court of Scott county, lows, for
that purpose, will on Saturday The lsth duv Of
August next. at The Court House door in tile
town of Davenport proceeded to sell al public
auction to the highest bidder On n cred, of ard
months, (sublrct To the Dover Of the wdow)
the following described tract Of land as belonging
10 the estate Of II. u. Wright deceased late OF
said county, ID wit:
The North Yves, quarter Of Sec. eleven I'LL
Township sevcn,,-seven II, Range two I2.l
East OF the 9Th principal meridian containing lGO
acres OF land, with Improvements thereon.
The purchaser giving bond and security for
purchase money 10 the acceptance Of the Ad.
,ninis,ra,or, or onc-'hird may be paid cash IN
hand and balance IN s months, secured BY mort
gage OH premises.
II MILLER, Adm'r
with The will annexed ot said B B Wright, dee
Davenport, June 9gth, 1913. i2-is
The above sale is postponed from the 96.h
inst. until tefnesaay, the LIST day Of .NoyDiber,
l8i3, 10 take place on tia, day ut the Court
House above mentioned.
II MILLER, Administrator.
August 3Ist, 1916 sits
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M'LAst's IrRaIrusr.-Read the followin.
certificate and then doub, if YOU can, the TIL
unphani qualities possessed BY this grand rem
.dy:-
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Vcnanpo Coz
Dec zlsf, l34..
Mr. Bieakeig--Dear Sir--1 take pleasure in in
forming YOU, the bottle Of DR. M'Lano's Ncrmi-
fuge which purchased from YOU, has given me
entire satisfaction. | gave 10 child Of mine
one teaspoon full Of il and she passed IL worms
The next morning ] gave her teaspoon full
more, when she passed lI3 more. The next
morning gave her the same quantity and she
passed l. more.-ioL.s &c.
ANDREW DOWNING.
frJ-For sale bv DR. T. EASTERLY, South
Fast Corner OF Third and Chestnut Streets, st
Louis, Mo. Wholesale Agents Tor The Western
States.
-0J-Also for sale b, 4 SANDERS, Druggist,
.7graf for Davenport.
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II. MILLER. (late of the I &c
PE.1CE AND PLENTY!

PE4CE AND PLENTY!
ID SANFORD has just returned
- from New Orleans with a complete as
sorlmcni OF Groceries, Liquors, Fruits, Spices
&c. Among which are the following articles -
Loaf, Crushed, Powdered, Clarified aud
N. Orleans Sugars.
Syrup, Sugar-Iiouse aud n. Orleans
Aloiasses.
Pepper, Alspice, Nu,mess, Cloves, Gin
namon. Mace, Ground, Hace aud
Green West India Ginger.
Raisins. Figs, Prunes, Currnnts, Dates,
Citron, Tamarinds, Oranges,
Lemons, &c.
Coeniac Brandy. Holland aud Baltimore
Gin. Jamaica Ruu--Mladeira,
Port, Sweet Malaga and
Claret Wines, Cor
Medical Purposes.
Imperial, Gunpowier, aud Young Tyson
Teas.
Rice, Pearl Barley, Pearl Sage. Tapioca,
Arrow Root, vcrmicello.
Soda and Butter Crackers.
All kinds oil Candies.
SpermacctI, Star and IaIIow Candles.
CASTLE, Windsor nnd eosin Soaps.
a choice lot of Real Harana Cigars.
All kinds IL Tobacco aud Snuils.
CD Fish. M. !. and ,. Mackercl.
Salad Oil, Lime Juice, &c.
Together with good assortment Of
Drugs. Medicines, Oils, &c.
All 81 which are ior sale al the lowest
prices, and warranted of the best quality
at the old stand IN Davenport.
Davenport. April 9Th. 1913
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THERE'S 4 COOP TinE eoNlA3.'-Who tina;
keeps pace with the rapid improvements, dscov-
erics and advancement OF this age, in the nain-
raj sciences, Ill arts. IN governments and moral
nni intellectual reforms. but what car see, with
out prophetic vision. that "A good time IS coming
with the rapidity Of the lghfnng's flash and the
certainty os eternal truth. Among tn good
things thai have already come and are d.ffnsag
their good effects far and wide. this llespe-
Fian land Of promisr,' are the much and truly
celebrated Indian Queen Vegetable sngaF-Coa,-
81 pills Of DR. Bragg. They rork,ng a. great
a reform IN the practice OF medicine as Republic
canlsin is in the Governments 81 Europe. No
family that knows their mans virtues hy cxperi-
encc wiz be without them. In the cure 81 Eli
ious diseases they are unriyalled in tn annals Of
medicine.
SEQ DR. Bragg's advertisement in another coll
umn.
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TO FARMERS AND GRAzrEusS.

ENoR Sale. or to let out on
- shares, 200 Superior Uooied Sheep, in
good condition for the winter.
The property may be seen nj the farm o. s.
SLorEs, eight miles from Davenport.
Terms liberal, and immediate possession
given.
Apply 10 CHARLES WESTON.
Davenport. Sept. o8th, lBi3. .,-rf
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FURrTITURc EMPORIUM.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

DAVENPORT, IOWA.
- HATEFUL for past favors the SUBJ
~ scriber hegs leave 10 announce TO the pub
lie that he mas replenlshed his Stock aud has now
on hand an assortment, Of the best quality of
FURNITURE. suited TO the times and country
which he will dispose Of MS cheap ms any other
establishment in the West. TABLES from 81 Ia
SiO-Bcdstcads from So 10 sl2-.Siands from 81
10 ST. bureaus from SD 10 %o5, and many 9TH
or articles which wonld take too much paper 10
enumerate, made on the shortcs, notice.
Ccr.4lso. Sand Paper by the ream or quirc,
warranted he best article in the West.
Collins made nj hours notice and lIearsc
will shortly be kept in readiness to attend fu-
ncrals. JOHN POPE.
NIB A Jorneynaan Chair Maker wanted
immediately by the subscriber.
Davenport, July Goth, l8i8 45-Iy
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DAVENPORT POST OFFICE.
.4rnrai and Departure Of MAIDS.
Arrivals. Drpartures

.arr'rai and Departure 81 Maids.
Arrivals. Departures.
NORTHERN.
Tuesday, Thursdays Mondays, Wednesdays
4 Saturday y m. 4 Frids,s6 u. IN.
ria Rircr Route.
dassas pm pm 81" "''0's a.s sIo '''s'
SOUTHERN.
Tues. Thurs. < Sat. Mon. Wed. & Fri.
at p.m. at9a. III.
EASTERN.
Tuesdays, THURSDAYS Mondays, Wednesdays
g. Saturdays at Gam & Fridays a, 4 pm
WESTERN.
Upton Route.
Every Saturday II a m Every Saturday p m
Marion Route.
Every 9th. Fri. 6pm Every 9th. Tues. 6 a m
JOHN FORREST, P. ".
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NEW GOODS.

".fE Subscriber having received hi.
~ FALL. AND WINTER STOCK.
Is psepaicd To- supply customers with Goods
al uitsi.rntc prices. The following are
soinc vi tue articles he has Oh hand
Dry Goods.
Gotten Yarns, Calcoes, Shec,ings, Shirt
ings, White, Red and Canton Fianuels,
Linseys, 5. f. and Sleeps Grey Cloths,
sali'net,s, Plain and Checked Nv. and
Cotton Jeans, Blue aud other Drl!ings,
Gloves, Cravats, Peck. H'serclii.ls, Spool
and Pat. Threads, Hats, B,nne,s, Stock
Jugs, Socks, &c. &c.
Hardware.
Door, chest, cupboard, till, trunk and
pad!ocas; spring aud Norfolk ia,chcs, butt,
strap, parliament, gate and table hinges /;
screws, hay and manure forks, spades and
shoTeis, table, pen aud jack knives; ham
mers. hs,chets. coffee mills, chnins, hoes,
augcrs, brace bits, smooth md jack planes,
rakes, scyihes, snathes and stones, pocket.
tuck. line and redding combs; curry combs,
aud brushes; an assortment vi hollow. ware,
ploughs, steel, &c. &c.
Groceries.
Loaf aud n. .. Sugars, superior tea,
chocolate, coffee, moIasses, rice, goldfish,
salt. vinegar, saleratus, spice, pepper, mus
tnrd, nu,mcgs, mace, ci.ron, raIsiis, cur
rants, figs, almonds, cream nuts, tiibsrts, to-
bacco in plugs aud papers, Macubn aud
Scotch snnils, Undcrwood's Lemon Syrup,
starch, soap. candcs; plates, bowls, print
cd aud common teas, pitchers, &c. &c.
Drugs and Medicines.
Tnctnrcs, Essential Oils, Essences,
Ouinine, Peruvian Bark, Mercurials,
Barks, Roots ard Herbs, OF all kinds,
Alorlars, Graduated Measures. Walls,
Jars. Bottles aud Window Glass; Castor,
Lard, Olive, Sweet, Fish and Iinseed
Oils, Turpen,ine, varnish, White, Red nd
Blk. Leads. With general assortment Vi
Oil aud Water Colors, Small,
Gold Leaf aud Bronzes; Paint,
White Wash, Sash, Shoe, Hair, Cloth
and Tooth Brushes; Tooth Instruments.
Trnsscs. AlSo, an assortment ot pure mud
genuine Patent Medicines, such as Fahe-
nes,ock's Vermiiuge, Cough Balsam. Bill
ious Pills, Carminaiive Lozcngcs. lor Sum-
mel CompIain,-.) Eye Water; Aloiiats Pills
and Bi,iers; Sherman'- Lozuses. aud Poor
Mans Plaster; McAiistcr's Al!-llcaling
Ointment, Genuine Wistar's 5alsain,
Cologne, Soda aud Seidlnz Powders,
Nerve L. Bone Linimcnt, Opaleldoc, &c.
Also. Cordagc. Chalk aud Garden Lines,
Fish Hooks and Lines, Tar. Pitch,
Rosin, Oakum. Nails, Glass, Putty, &c.
LSO,-Sch"i Books, Blank Books,
Memorandums, Cap. Letter aud Bank Let
ter Paper. Bl'k. and Bne Inks aud Stands,
Quilts, Steel Pens, Slntes aud Pencils
which he will barter Tor Wheat, Butter,
Lard, Eggs, Baes~ax, Flaxseed. ar.
&. LESLIE.
Davenport. Oct. Lib, 1878.
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CABINET MAKING.
TIlE subscriber would rcs-
- pectiuiiv inform the citizens Of Daven-
port and yicinlt, that he 10 now prepared tn
manufacture every description Of Calumet vork
on the shortest notice, and for nem,uess and a.
faol.sE Of workmanship not to he csceli-d by
any IN the West. lie intends keeping general
assortment OF Cabinet Ware, consisting ct
Bureaus, Btdsleads, Dining, Breakfast and
Dressing Tables, Candle, Wash and Work
STANDS, etc.
Birts-eye and curl maple Burerus for ei0.nD.
hrst rate article; Dining Table. $500: Break.
fast tables $50: Reisrcats $50: CaEdl~s,anls
2, ~: Waststands 80.
Which be will dispose Of for READY PAY, u,,o:,
the most reasonable terms, and r,eeiv. in BAY.
nent all kinds Of marketable Country Produc..
Lumber, Wood, Coal, &C. and will never refuse
Cash.
CoFFiNS made with despatch ard u, low
tatc.
s''or on Front Street, in the rear OF N. Ca
zetic Printing Office. ELI OIL.
Davenport, Feb. 18th, 1913. y3-,f
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FARM Of 800 Acres six rifles from
- Davenport, il has on il three houses, sta
bling Tor twenty horses, s40 acres under fence.
about zoo under cultivation and is one OF the
best located farms liz the State. Apply to
March 10th. a II MILLER, Land Ag't.
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Corrected ueekiy By &. s. Uhisler
DAVENPORT, Thursday, October IL, lGI9

ST. LOUIS, Oct. =, (noon.)
Flour. Davenport and other Iowa brands,
si2eaa l,23. WHEAT, poor and inferior, 40 Il
dDc; fair. GA 15c: prime, 80 85c. CoRS.
3Oc. OARS pie. BARLEY, sac. RYE, 81 a doc
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Stated meetings every Wednesday erc,,ing in
Ml fu.tnn's buildings. Friends FROM the c,Ln-
try are part cglaty invited 10 be present.
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When nnv OF the above letters are called Tor
please saw they are advertised or they ma, no,
be look ed for JOHN FORREST, p. VI.
Davenport, Oct. 9TH, l8l8. 4-3s
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24
song Of 4 UNREoUIrTED.

zeysEiAsut hope! poor chserless flower,
h this hapless bosom rest;
Whisper at midnight's weary hour.
Though anrequitted, not unblest!".
Teach me that iose, without possessing,
UPlifts The soul from this ysin.earth;
Ger reaching hopsi desire REFRESHING
Despkir;,o Of celestial birth. ~ %. Z
3
Thus in the lakes still peaceful breast
The golden clouds reflected rest;
While the mad waves more rashly WOO,
And lose the image they pursued
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24
THE FRENCH REYoLuTIoN.

@ --
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.
On the lst Of January, 1895, Gen. WASH
ington received atahe band of the French
Minister, the colcrs Of Republican France,
and said a..
t.Born, sir. in a land of liberty; having
early learned its value; having engaged in
aperilous conflict to defend it; having, in a
word, devoted thebest years of my life to
secure its permanent establishment in my
own country; my anxious recolle c%tions, my
sympathetic feelings, and my best wishes
are irresistibly attached wheresoever, in
any country, ] see an oppressed nation un-
furi the banners Of freedom. Butabove all
the events of the French revolution have
produced the deepest solicitude, as well as
Ahe highest administration. To call your
nation brave, were to pronounce but COM
mon praise. Wonderful people! ages to
come wiIl read with. establishment the his
tory Of your brilliant exploits. / rejoice
that the period Of your tolls and Of your
immense sacrifices is approaching. re-
jeics that the interesting revolutionary
movements of so many years have issued
Ia the formation lof9sa c~pnstitution designed
to give psrmanencs TO the great objects
tssat Liberty, sticbyq haySso long em-
49,. I:tG EIhsrfv N. which
Democratic banner., 1848-04-24

French republic delivered the colorE with
an address; to; which / returned and an
swer.: By the latter, the House will see
that ! have informed the miniAter that
the colors will be deposited with the ar
|chiyes of the United States.
"But il seemed to me proper previously
to exlihSt to the two houses Of Csngress
these evidences of the continued friend
ship of the French republic, together with
the sentiments expressed by me on the oc-
'~casion, in behalf of the United States
They are herewith communicated.
&c. WASHINGTON."
Congress adopted resolutions in accor-
dance with the message, which he would
read: =
Resolved UNANIMOUSLY, That the Presi-
dent of The United States be requested to
make known to the Representatives. Of the
French people that this House hath receive
ed, with the most sincere and lively sensl.
bility, the communication ofthe Committee
of Public Safety, dated the 2Ist of OctO4
Der, 1894, accomplished with the cofors' 81
the French republic; and to assure them
that the presentation Of the colors Of the
French republic to the Congress of the u
.nited States is deemed the most honorable
testimoniakof the existing sympathies and
affections Of the two republics, founded
upontheir solid and reciprocal interests,
and that this House r%ejoices in the oppor-
tunity thereby afforded to congratulate the
French nation upoR the brilliant and glori-
Gus achievements which have beehaccom-
plished Under their influence, during the
present affecting war; and confidently
hopes that those achievements will be at
tended with the perfect attainment Of their
the permanent establishment of the
jikesa
nsnimous people.
f"Resotaed, That Mr. cHesaedAaasssn
del Smith be appointed q .~connnittss to
wait Oh the President with the foregoing
resolutions"