The Davenport gazette., 1853-07-21
LOCAL 1Axfs.

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certainty Of the progress Of the work. has
assumed secondary importance. But while
al is 30 quiet in the physical world, mems
minds are in commotion with regard to the
queer phase politics has assumed in this
county; and, like the man in the play, ev-
cry one iAwondering what will come noxt
while each 10 suspicious Of his neighbor.
We will be glad when this election 10 over,
aud man settle down calmly to their daily
avocations, and give their surplusagc to
something Of more real benefit than the ill-
/ ing Of certain offices with men Of their own
selection. But in community like this,
made up OF men from different sections Of
country, each bringing with him his pecu-
liar views, warm work may always BE- antic-
Iipated about election time.
---On las, Saturday We issued pros
pec,us for the publication Of daily paper.
and in walk Of less than two squares, OBJ
tanned about forty signatures; in fact, no
one refusing to sign it. We intend calling
upon as many Us possible of our citizens the
latter part OF this week; in the meantime.
prospectuses may be found At the Post Of
fce. Cook & Sargent's Office. and at many
of the stores, where those wishing to aid in
an enterprise that probably more than any
other one will aid to give our town name,
may subscribe.
On account Of the difficulty Of pro-
curing room suitable for the purpose, con-
certs, exhibitions, lecturers, etc, have slight
ed Davenport within the last twelvemonth.
We now have the satisfaction of informing
ali that class OF persons who make living
by contributing to the amusement and in
struction of the public, that one of the larg-
est and most convenient rooms in the west,
has just been finished by Mr. lie Claire ex-
pressly for the above purpose.
a friend who processes to know, in
forms us that there will be not less than
four hundred houses erected in Davenport
this year, Many Of these will be fine
brick and stone houses, and four or FIVE o..
them large church buildings. As there nev-
er seems to be house for rent, these inn
provements viii be equivalent to an addi-
ton Of two thousand to our population.
Last Thursday drove of cattle
numbering aso head, passed through here
en- route to st. Paul! We hope our BUTCH
ers secured some of them. as they appeared
in prime order. and beef with Us is marvellous
y high
-PAREs, Erc.-We had something to
say recently in regard to the reservation of
land in the infancy Of our city, for public
parks, market places, etc. Every city Of
size has to regret It's want Of foresight in
not having secured grounds while they were
cheap, and held them in reservation for pub
lie uses. The New York Tribune, in re-
cent article, says it "feels ashamed of the
semi-barbarism of the community in which
it lives. in has;ne p.rk iaru~ e~-Ast s~-
pubic resort" yet New York contains
nineteen small parks, which are valued at
50 ,0oO, 900. Are we to look to private gen.
crosby and enterprise for parks and mar
ket places, or will the municipal officers
move in the matter!
-CoSFEcTIoSERY, ETc.-Last Satur-
day we called in at the establishment of Mr.
KeTker. He has recently erected three
story brick, iron front, on Second street,
next door to Cook e. Sargent's, where he
is largely engaged in the manufacture OF
confectionery of every description. In the
second story he has a saloon, with sep
arate entrance, fitted up for parties of ladies
and gentlemen who wish to take their ice
cream to themselves. A soda fountain fol
the thirsty, and piano forte for the musical
are among the attractions of his establish.
ment. As everything is conducted strictly
upon temperance principles, we hope Mr.
K. may be literally patronized by our fel.
low-citzens.
of Recorder will please stand aside-pap
McKown is in the field.
i a PREsEYT.-Mr. Alonzo Nourse
Of Moline, who knows how to do up things
about right, left one of his capital Meat and
Milk Safes at the EDITORS house last week
as present We note the fact in order to
thank him, and to tell our readers that we
think this Safe superior to the old-fashioned
article with punctured tin sides.
Mr.. Woolford, of the firm of Wool
ford g. Small, me, with a slight acciden,
last week, which might have proved of a
more serious nature. He fell from the sec
ond story ofa house into the cellar, escaping
with few bruises, and slight dislocation
Of the shoulder.
-QurcK WoRK-Dr. Elliott arrived
in this place yesterday morning 221l hours
from Chicago. This is the quickest time
yet made.
The followingis the ticket nomina-
ted by the Wings of Clinton county for eec-
ton at the approaching contest:-For Coun-
ty Judge, T. c. Dyer; Sheriff, S. c.
Thomas; Recorder, ETC., j. D. Bourne;
Surveyor, J. E. Davidson; Coroner, DIR.
Asa Morgan.
II is an on dit that new paper is
shortly to be established in Davenport an d