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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-07-28
CABINET FURNITURE.

NJ MANUFACTURED and for sale by tho undersigned
VI on Brady street. door above the Ga2et,s NEE
UNDERTAKEN.
Coius on hand at all times and learse will BE- fur
nshcd 10 ihos, who may desire it.
ISRAEL HAIL.
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Davenport Furniture Ware Room.
IL pE NsInrI IL

Cleveland Ohio. June 8, lsj3-is-3m.
FURNITURE.
rJNHE subscribers are just opening In Davenport.
large and splendid stock OF Furniture, comprising
everything in the line, which the, determined to
Their stock consists in part OF the following:
Soias from S25 TO S42:
Lounges from $500 Ia $500;
Tables centre, card, sewing, work, dining break
fast &c,
Stands, mahogany, cherry, wash, &c.,
Chairs mahogany, hair cloth, cane, sowing, French
Office.
Bureaus, dress, mahogany scroll. plain, BE,
Bcds,eads Of every description:
Nararobes, Of all different sizes;
Mattresses. hair, moss aud husk
Cribs, Looking Glasses;
Willow wagons, different sizes;
Safes, de-, DC.
Rooms opposite the Pennsylvania House.
Davenport, June 0, 1888 WooLfoRD SMALL.
LNFTH VOLUME D'AUBIGNE.s REFORMATION
II just received and for sale at Porers Rock Island
Book Store. june o, ls5341
DEATRICE-Another supply received by Express TO
ID satisfy the demand-Price 50 and rs cents NJ
June 0, ls53-40 PoRrER'S Rock Island
CHICAGO AND r. /. X. R.-Hare Just brought the
Ssnbscriber seven cases Wall paper comprising al
most every variety. Also fine lot OF hrcbo.rd prints
direct from New York and for sale low 10y
June 9, ls5s-4o H. a. PORTER
IA Improved Farms for Sale.
- ITu ATED In Scott and Clinton countess ranging
> in quantity from 80 TO Gao. them well
improved, good timber and water. Part of purchase
money on time. w. BARROWS,
June ~. County Surveyor
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CINCINNATI FURNITURE STORE.

T. FEARING, having taken the establishment for
u. mcrly owned by Mr.. r. Coolidge, Of Cincinnati
would respectfully inform his friends and The ahlit
generally thai he will continue 10 carry the business
as lately eonected by MI. F. Fearing. the old
iishmient in the Bazaar Buildings. He viii eontinac 10
keep on hand Il Large assortment 81
READY MADE FURNITURE,
which he will sell at the lowest priee.
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India Rabber Goods
Reatiy-MaGe clothing

c "a. o. :, ..an., q - elm.
ps, sEEtasR
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CASH. CASH CASH.

WANTED. WANTED. WANTED SO aC0 usheIs
w Wheat, 10000 do Oats, 300 do Barley;
For which the highest market price viii be given In
Gold. RENNfCK ~ son.
Davenport, June o, is52-2tf Bazaar binding.
TWENTY COWS, SIX YOKE OF OXEN AND 4
i PlorGH-Will BE- sold altogether separately
Also ono s.t uf mill irons for sale, at the Bacon
farm near Walnut Grove, Terms: half cash. the
Davenport, June q. IL 50 3J-3n. {. c. AINpRD.
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9,,n P,ttes Of Wal raprr and Bordering Of
nsw an! heHuhiui patterus NV "p uina
~ the Rock store a. w il. HDLN x c..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-03
The Alleged Perjury In the Forrest Divorce
Characterization Of the Evidence.


before the Recorder and Aid Wesley smith and Bard.
DUBScx coNnyUKD.-MRvEvTH DAY.
Fm. 2S.-This cause resumed at the sitting Of the
court this morning. to day being the eleventh which has
been consumed by the actual trial exclusive OF the first
day, which the jury only and Saturday
last when the court adjourned without any proceedings
being had The accused accompanied before, by
his wife and several relatives and friends among whom
were eight or nine ladies' Of gentee appearance
The cross examination Of Miss Harriet oty the defen-
dsnts sister, resumed by Mr. Chathe at the point
where discontinued Friday last the first question be
ing the then objected TO- but which objection was
then evcrruled The court having noted the exception of
defendants counsel allowed the question follows
q Do you know who're your brother was from 1910 10
1S44S A. could not say positively, sir Q DO you
TO say you have knowledge Of his place of resi-
depce during that period Objected TO- II had been
shown she could have but knowledge OF his
residence. Question allowed and exception taken A.
During my brothers absence from home till his return Ia
1874 think received letters from him from New Or
leans Charleston and New YORK, but state In
what years without seeing the letters O. Have you any
Of those letters In New York; A. None that received
before his return In 1844S q Have you such letters
A. did not say, positively that received any but
that thought co. Witness continued. II was a rood
many abe had her brother when she So
him In 1874; abe could not say how many the Ia place
she saw him at before that at Rochester home
Can you reflection state whether you received any
letters o him In 1912 43f Objected to- objection
overrued and exception taken.) A. DO not think I
could without seeing the letters. II have any
received any previous TO 1s44f A. No, aot positively.
DA you receive any since 1s4A (Obiect>d TO- and Oh
lection sustafned) O. Where you 10 1882 OBJECT
ed TO- andbbjeef Ion sustained) q Where were you In
July ls46f (sams objection same rultng) q IL thsrs
any incident yen can rsusmbsf, that occurred 10 July,
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Alderman sturtevant and the Presentnaent or
the Grand Jury.
LETTER FROM NIX. DAVIES.
NEw YoRH. Monday, Feb. %, is


The Grand Inquest of the city Of New York for
Che month Of February last made presentment to
The Court at the close Of its labors in which ] am
held up to my fellow-citZens as q member Of the
Common Council endeavoring to extort from Mr..
0uln the sum Of 81 900 for doing that which l.
member, was bound to do in the discharge of my Of
6cial duty; and am thus subjected TO the wrong OF
having an ca pdre statement concocted by personal
malgnity and disclosed in the chamber Of the
Grand Jury, to which am not permitted access for
explanation and to be sent forth to the world TO nv
serious injury; and my only remedy being an appeal
30 the public through the press Driven TO that course
my only alternative, will proceed TO state and
explain the character of the transaction with Mr..
Quin, and leave the public TO Judge whether have
their presentment without explanation
Some time during the month OF November-and
believe about the middle of t-John Il. Devlin, Esq,
. councillor at law Of this city, called on me and
Stated that he had client who lived in New Jersey
and who was the owner of q lot of land, corner Of
hammond and West streets; and that he believed
mat he was entitled to the preemptive right TO the
iand under water in front Of his lot and requested
my assistance 10 examine IT, and to procure from the
commissioners Of the Sinking Fund which Is a
1oerd composed Of the Mayor, the Comptroller, the
ghaibperaln, the Recorder and the Chairman OF
Gommitteee OF Finance Of the two Boards Of the
common Council, and who are vested by law with
tne is-ing and disposing Of pre-emptve rights and
water grants around the CITY, and tx the price there
~. Witnout any reference or application whatever
- the Common Council and over which the Common
Council have no control grant for said right which
=, Quin, expected TO get for twenty dollars foot
80 beng the price fixed by law passed in 1914
fRevsed Ordinances Of 1Sl5, pages 200 and 22I.1
~ which law was repealed year or two since and
enc price len entirely In the discretion of the Com
missioner, who, In this case, by their unanimous
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-03
The Surplus Money In our Savings Banks.
TO TIE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY or

TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY or
THE STATE oF NEW YORK.
The Irish Emigrant Society, of the city Of New
YORK, respectfully demonstrate against the passage
Of the law proposed In the Senate, to coniscate to
the state the deposites In the savings banks of the
city of New York, which have remained unclaimed
for the period OF twenty years. and petition for the
passage OF o law by which the parties who are en-
titled az heirs or other legal representatives. to these
funds may be enabled to ascertain their rights, and
prefer their Just claims and also to provide general
system by which, in future where dcposites remain
unclaimed for period sufficient TO Justify the pre-
sumption of the decease Of the depostors the funds
may be reclaimed by those entitled TO the success
sion.
To accomplish these objects, your petitioners pray
that law may be enacted requiring all savings
banks in the cities Of New York, Brooklyn and WI.
liamsburg to publish In one or more OF the public
newspapers published In their respective Cities and
also In the State paper, statement Of all deposites
which have remained unclaimed for the period Of ten
years or more, specifying the name Of the depositor
place Of residence and nativity, (f known) and full
particulars ~ to dates and amounts, verified BY the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-03

neehtor Of his never heard any else speak Of him
Re. examined-o What ha. been his character since
that trial and what is 1t nowS Collected to to the
merits, and that It re-opcnng the direct examins
then put, "whst IL his general character nowS" A.
don tknow that can say more than have
ala busncs. IN New ork. knew Doty had known him
some FIVE years; his general character was bad.
Cross examned-H was likely he was the Mr.. Quinn
that the ast witness spoke of he knew him. and might
have spoken him Of Doty he did not remember doing
before the Forrest trial was creditor oil MI Doty
who oy ed him abeut hundred dollars.
Robert Duncan Had known him over ten or twelve
years. had heard speak Ill Of him, and others speak
well OF him.
Thomas Hooper-Residcd in Union square; had known
poy about two years. did not know what his general
trisl' not much: had had dealings with him.
Cornelius Bcnter-Employed In the Aston Honse; had
po from the year ISL had not heard a ms gene
since the trial but not frequently
Frederick Basham-Ilad known him Ave or SIX years,
and had heard nothing for sgninst him.
seyera witnesses called but did not answer; and
the Attorney General said he did not desire TO attach
them and would here The defendants counsel OK
pressed their readiness give any able time that
required but the Attorney General adhered 70 his
determination
process Of subpoena admitted by the prosecution and
noted
whose testimony they had been unable TO take intend
ed In writing but 1t was point already passed upon
by the Court and II would probably be objected TO-
was as 10 the intimacy between Mr. Forrest and Miss
Clifton Counsel did not however press the subject and
II was withdrawn both sides concluding their testimony
After some discussion AZ 10 the order Of summing up
"A was arranged that afternoon session should be had
tomorrow Chis day. which would enable them 70 com
p' M Whitisc and Mr. Clark win each sum up on the
part Of the defence and the Attorney General reply for
he Cont adjourned about two O'CLOCK, until eleven
70 moUVv Thursday morning.
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ness and had lived In New York twenty two years had
known Doty twenty six years knew him In the country
heard anything against his character till that trial
Cross. examined--Was qsite boy whom he first knew
him. he (Doty) to New York in 1885; thought he
was married then; he thought he was employed about
some stese:not as driver after that he Vas on the
this city, could not trace him any further as he left the
city himself in 1897 had him since his return in
1874 had visited his family and he had visited witness
had his character since no charged
with this offence and several thought him guilty and
some did not Defendants counsel objected before
For the last week he thought the opinion had been
favor Of Doy before that was Hike that any
charged with crime many thought him guilty whe her
or no.
ls46; he was then at the Croton Hotel his general
chara cter was good
Cross sxamincd-Up to the time Of the Forrest trial he
had heard nothing about his character to that time
witness himself would have given him good
Andrew jackson Tuttle Wholesale liquor dealer, New
York-Had known Doty five or six years; his general
character as far a. he knew, good,
Cross. sxamined-Hsd been in company with him good
DEAL principal in the establishment, and had dealt
with him.
" D. Thompson--Had known Doty six seven years;
40 far a. he knew his character he had been In
the mploymebt of Witness who kept rcfeetory; haa
been with him about year. :,
street Doty was carver left Of his accord never
heard any thing against his never himself mace
any such remark that Doty could dress great dea
better hsn ne could and he did not tell how he got the
means. witness had never been bitter against Mr. For
rest In his troubles (Objected to and ruled out) I'm
dertocd By good general % man VINO a
not know how his character was estimated in the commu
nifty
PhiadelphiaHsd known Dcty since 1872 his character
Crees sxamined-Became asquainted with him in Phi.
stsUpnr at his hotel on his way to New York; knew
nothing more Of him than any other guest except that
he had ssnethine to DO With hotel business did not
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29

R9- Miss Araminta, daughter of Mr..
Fielding S. Ragan, of Harrisonburg Va,
aged about fourteen years, without COM
plaing at all of being sick, went to sleep
on the 3lst ult., and has continued in that
situation, with scarcely any intermission
ever since. The Register says she has
eaten nothing of consequence since the
appalling stupor came over her sences-
and has spoken but once or twice since
she went to sleep. Once, on the first day
she was taken. animation seemed entirely
suspended. 1t is with extreme difficulty
she can be aroused from her slumbers,
but when awakened, she seems to know
her friends and acquaintances, although
the power of speech seems to be destroy
ed.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29
EVERY MAN HIS OWN MILLER.

Clark's Patent combined grinding and bolt
ing mill, is an invention which cannot fail
coming into general use, turning out as ii
does from the wheat extra -four, superfine,
middlings, ship stuff and bran, at "a single OPP
Grafton, and in the most complete manner
This huly scientific mill fills a space of but
three feet IN diameter, and five feet high, is
worked by single shaft, capable of grinding
and boiling from three to ten bushels of wheat
an hour, and can be propelled by any power
from four horse, to any which may be desired.
The entire cost of mill calculated to make
one barrel of flour to the hour, does not ex-
ceed $500. Those desiring to purchase a
mill. or the patent for counties or townships
IN Pennsylvania, are requested to address
VIM. Heilman, or call at No. Al Brown street,
Philadelphia.
SeDtenher I 1852 -9t
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TPOISONENG-zC1

Thousands of Parents who use Vcrmifuge
composed of Castor Oil, Calome, &c, are
not aware, that while they appear to benefit
the patient, they are actually laying the foun-
pations for a series of diseases, such as saliva.
ton, loss of sight, weakness, of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found the adver-
tlsement of Hobensack's Medicines, to which
we ask the attention of all directly interested
in their own as well as their Children e
health. In Liver Complaints and all dsordes
arising from those ofa bilious type, should make
use ofthe only genuine medicine, Hobensack S
Liver Pills
(ElF"Be not deceiUcd," out ask for Hoben-
sacks Worm Syrup and Liver Pills, and OBJ
serve that each has the signature Of the Pro-
prietor, J. N HOBENSACK, as none else
are genuine.
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Mechanics, Inventors and Manu-
ufacturers.
$3.50. En Splendid Prizes. $3.50.

$500. En splendid E'TEECs, $500.
Volume * of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
commences on the 18th Of September 1t is
chiefly devoted to the advancement Of the in
terests of Mechanics, MrentOrS, Manufactur.
ers, and Farmers, by the diffusion OF useful
knowledge upon these important branches
1t is edited by men practically skilled in the
arts and sciences, and is widely regarded as
a sound and able journal. Nearly all the
VALUABLE PATENTS which issue weekly from
the PATENT OFFICE are ILLUSTRATED WITH
ENGRAvIYGs, and the CLAIMS of all the PAT
ENTs are published in its columns; thus max
ing the paper a perfect SCIENTIFIC AND Me-
CHANICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA for future as we'll as
present reference. The SCIENTIFIC ANERI-
CAN is very extensively circulated--its circu-
lation in the last Volume exceeding $4,000
copies per week. 1t is in form for binding;
each volume contains SEVERAL HUNDRED
ENGRAyIYGs and over Four HUNDRED PAGES
of Reading Matter, with an Index. The
practical receipts alone are worth to any
family much more than the subscription price.
The Publishers offer the following valua-
bic prizes for the largest list of subscribers
sent in by the lst of January next:-&l0O
will be given for the largest list; S75 for the
second; $50 for the third $40 for the fourth;
$40 for the 5th; $35 for the 9th; $50 for the
18th; So for the 8th; $50 for the 9Th; $I5
for the 10th; SO for the 1Ith; and So for the
18th. The cash will be paid to the order OF
the successful competitor, Immediately after
January lst 1854.
TERMS One copy one year, 50; one copy
six months 81. five comics sly months sci.
ten copies six months, 50; ten copies II
months, 80; fifteen copies twelve months,
$22; twenty copies twelve months, $28 in
advance.
Southern and Western money taken for
subscriptions.
Letters should be directed, postpaid, to
MUM & Co. l29 Fulton-street, n. Y.
Aug. %, 1853.
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The Missouri river has opened for it.

The Missouri river has opened for it.
self new outlet into the Mississ ippi.-
On Saturday week it succeeded in cutting
a new mouth, or debauch, into the Mis-
sissippi, across the point of land lying a
bout half mile above where it has run
of late years. 1t now strikes the Missis-
sippi in direction which is likely to pre-
vent the washing of the Illinois or eastern
shore, to an injurious extent. At the last
accounts, two steamers had passed through
the new chute, and this may now be re-
garded as the main channel of the Mis-
souri,
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1853-09-29
Notice TO Contractors and others

The subscribers have at their Mill the fol
lowing described lots Of Lumber, which they
will sell cheap for cash, viz: G0,000 feet OF
white pine, about 10000 fl. siding, and about
10000 #. of inch boards; $4,000 #. hemlock
inch boards; lot of dry spruce inch botrds;
200 set Bedpost, ready turned; Birch plank,
and lot of Newi!! posts for stair. ways, &c.
YOUTHERS & ITOUCK.
CooIbangh, August II, Is53--5t.
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MARBLE YARD.

The undersigned respectfully begs leave to
inform the citizens of Monroe county, that he
has opened a new Marble Yard in the Bor-
ough of Stroudsburg, on Elizabeth street,
nearly opposite the Union Hotel, where he
will keep on hand American and Foreign
Marble, and holds himself in readiness to fur
nish Chimney Pieces, Cabinet MarJJc, Mon
uments, TombS, and Head Stones, &c. de-
signed and executed with neatness and dcs-
patch. NJ. NJ. BURNETT, Agt
for Peter Smith.
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The wheat production of Ohio is esti-
mated to average 25,OOO,O 900 bushels per
anuum, of which 100000 are surplus.
1t is said that only about one-ffth of the
land in the State is under cultivation.--
While some of the premium crops exceed
so bushels to the acre, the average yield
Of the State will not exceed 16 bushels.
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E@Fruits of all kinds are said to be
unusually abundant in Iowa this year
Peaches and apples are selling in that
State, it is said, at 40 and so cents per
bushel
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MAR RTED.

In Stroudsburg, on the 2lst inst. by
Rev. DR.. Boone, Mr.. Ira Lampson, of
Dutches county, n. Y, and Miss Hen
rietta Smiley, of StrOudsburg.
At the Pocono Hotel. Tannersrille, on
the 25th of Sept, by Thos. NJ. McIlhaney,
Esq. Mr.. Andrew 3. Smith, formerly of
Nazareth Northampton Co., and Miss
Mary Z, Groner, of Stroud township.
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p 8 9 r a Y 8,

Came to the premises of the subscri-
s&ss Der, in Stroud tsp, about weeks ago,
sAAzs-4a eight head of sheep. variously marked.
Three of the number supposed to be lambs.
The owner or owners thereof are hereby re-
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take them away or they will be
disposed of according to law.
JOHN FRANKENFIELD.
Septemher %, 1853.
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Notice is Hereby Given,

That every person, excepting Justices Of
the Peace, who shall hold an Office or ap-
pontment Of profit or trust under the United
States or of this State or any city or corpor-
ated district, whether a commissioned officer
or otherwise, a subordinate officer, or agent,
who is or shall be employed under the legis-
lative, executive or judiciary department Of
this State or the United States, or OF any
incorporated district; and also, that every
member Of Congress, and of the state legisla-
ture and of the select or common council of
any city, or commissioner of any incorporated
district is by law incapable Of holding or ex-
ercising at the same time, the Office or aP-
pointment of Judge, inspector, or clerk of any
election of this commonwealth, and that no
inspector, Judge or other officer of such cleo
ton shall be eligible to be then voted for
And the said act Of Assembly, entitled san
act relating to elections of this common
wealth" passed July I'd 1889, further pro-
vides as follows, to wit
That the Inspectors and Judges shall meet
at the respective places appointed for holding
the election in the district to which they re-
spectiyeIy belong, before nine o'clock in the
morning of the second Tuesday Of October,
and each of SAID inspectors shall appoint one
clerk, who shall be qualified voter Of such
district.
Agreeably to the provision of the stxty-frst
section Of said act every General and special
election shall be opened between the hours OF
eight and ten in the forenoon, and shall con-
tlnue without interruption or adjournment un-
til seven O'Clock in the evening, when the
polls shall be closed.
Pursuant to the provision contained IN the
10th section of the act aforesaid, the Judges
of the aforesaid district shall take charge Of
the certificate or return of the election of
their respective districts and produce them at
meeting of the Judges from each district at
the Court House in the Borough Of Strouds-
burg, on the third day after the day of cleo
ton, being for the present year on FRIDA y,
the 18th Of OCTOBER next, then and there
to do, and perform the duties required by law
of said judges. Also, that where Judge by
sickness or unavoidable circumstances, is I'M
able to attend said meeting of Judges, then
the certificate or return as aforesaid shall be
taken charge of by one of the Inspectors or
clerks OF the election of said district, who
shall do and perform the duties required OF
said Judge unable to attend.
JAMES ~ DURLING,
Sherif's Office Stroudsburg, Sheriff
September %, 1853.
(GoR SAFE The Comm 5HuedUh,)