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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26
The Post Once on Chris - mas Dey.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

~ lhI EDAIOh vi The HERALD.
with large number of other persons looked
the city papers yesterday morning for the usual adver
sement Of the city Postma ser stating at what hours
the Office would be opened. But all we could find wa.
one giving notice that the price Of boxes would be
TO six dollars and another inviting returns Of papers
wishing to advertise dead letters.
We supposed that, "a notice appeared in the IA
pers on Christmas morning. that the hours would be the
same as on Sundays that s, from 12,s TO II, T.. NJ.
We. with Others appeared at the Office about l2l, er
rectpg to obtain letter of much importance TO u.s.
when 10, we were, to serious disappointment told
that that Office had been kept open in the forenoon and
was now closed for the day This neglect Of the Post
master to give public notice in the papers disappointed
more ,han nifty business men and merchants,
many Of whom had left their homes In the upper part Of
the city to get their etters0ue by the Washington not
feeling disposed to attend at the Post Office on Sunday
co their deep of indignation and disappointment
at the neglect of the Postmaster TO give aue public mo-
ace IN the city press Of the time the Office would be
opened. 1t was said that notice had been stuck up in.
side the premses, on yellow bit Of paper amidst mail
departures which would attract little or no attention
tiers. How easy IL would have been for Mr. Fowler 10
have added to Of his other advertisements the hours
on which the Office would have been kept open Christ
people anxious TO get their letters, Mr. Fowler might
had he possessed strong desire to accommodate tho
public, have added en- hour and a-half to his morning
opening especially az he was about TO make raise Of
fifty per cent for the benefit ofUncle SAM on boxes
A. J.
Observance OF Christmas In Brooklyn.
The day was generally observed in Brooklyn by all
classes and the streets presented quite thronged ap
pearsnce. The celebration Of msss in the Catholic
churches at half past Ave O'Clock in the morning. drew
forth large numbers entertaining that faith who re-
paired to their respective places Of worship to offer up
their devotions. The Protestant churches, In all of
which there were services, also we'll attended at
later hour Of the forenoon s public Offices and places
Of business, generally remained closed giving the
attendants an opportunity to enjoy the holiday Is they
raw A. Numbers went on target excursions, and the
streets were made lively with the music Of accompanying
bands One company that attracted than ordinary
attention was comprised Of small boys, dressed IN white
shirts black psntaloons with gilt stripe ano cloth
'sps They numbered about thirty, including ocsrs,
Ind presented very smart appearance They enjoyed
hs n'seises by firing at mark In vacant lot in the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26

SALARIEs or FoREIaN MMrsrRs.-The Rs(osn
Diplomatic bill before Congress proposes the foiow
ing salaries for foreign Britain oil 100
France and China, each elb 900; SPAIN Russia Austria
and Prussia, each $4,000 Brasil and Mexico, each
slo oo0 Turkey Peru, and Chill each - 600 s-itrsr
land, Home Naples, Sardinia, Belgium, Hollana, Por.
tueh, Denmark, Sweden, ths Argentine republic, New
Grenade, Bolivar. Ecuador Venezuela, Gua'cmsis saa
Nicsrssus, $500.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26

shlLffL>s OfFLfl>0 10 IHk fOOk.
Christmas was very generally observed in This city.
Nesry ell Of the stores and places Of business
closed and judging from the very large number Of ladies
aud gsntlemen, together with smaller folks pro-
mensdinx the streets In their holiday attire should
judge hat nearly the whole community had aside
all thor hts Of the past and future and were intcni
upon dsvotns The day according to the dictate. of their
coasciesces.
One OF the interesting snd prsse. occasions
of the day that Connected with the SUNDAY school Of
the south Fifth street Methodist Episcopal cburchlhe
children having assembled for the purpose Of giving
surprise for tho poor Quite number OF ladies and
gsn'lcmen we've present.
The services opened by singing sad prayer sft~
which address appropriate to the occasion was deli
,ercd y, Mr. Campbell.
Apsem, entitled 'sresk Gently, was spoken ~ Mas.
ier Anthony cresgh pieces also spokes by two
misses--Asry rumeroy and Emma Cornven after which
the pastor the Rev. Henry q. Fox, made few remarks
The children then came forward sod made noble
erIng Of their savings 10 be applied for the bcne Of
The poor. The receipts announced were:-Frou the
ri 81 q; boys ell "a BY collection tis o. Total
IT'S 80. Five OF Mayor Walls children contributed SO
{ the above The Rev. Mr. Tox annourced that dons.
ions Of groceries, clothing, &c. had bees made, and
nat ,srhs r. aons''n. sgss se s.es.sd y Mrs Hem
were concluded by singing by the school and audience
snd e.nstieisn BY the Rsy. Mr. Johnson, CITY Mission
where surprise Wa In waiting.
was truly surprise around table loaded with
good hngssuch as turkeys, meats pies nuts, rasins
kcwcre seated mter q little children Who but for
tho kindness q there good people, might have passed
chesriess Christmas day.
They had been hcred up and neatly and comfosta-
bly, clothed fer the occasion and wlll hereafter I'M
doubleday lie constant attendants 81 Sunday school, and
l lsIs In future time may BE- found deeds
o. charity snd such rrslsewcrshy acts a. they
yesterday the recipients al.
Al II. Dutch Reformed Church In Fourth street thor.
was Sunday school festival After the exercises the
church, the children par,ocs OF excellent dinner,
which vss served M in the lecture attached 70 the
chulch.
-. Peters and A. Psuis Catholic church. In second
street 81 Msry's Of the Immaculate Conception, and
the German Catholic church in Ncntrcse avenue we're
all Profusey decorated eth svergrecns banners aud
dowsrs These churches opened ~ early hour,
and masfes we're raid until noon.
Sermons were preached In ~ Marx picorsl church.
in Fourth street; the Calvary Protestast Episcopal
church, in North Fifth street and several others-an
wei attended The day passed on plcssassi, aud IN
quiet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26

I'D Know NolrISa Lopcy Gsw~fr1D H.s.--It
VIII be rcoleetsd that shortly after the state sisc'lop
Vas reported that the Ksov Noshinx lnase IN crssa
held had been dissolved. The Hey-lyic punished in
hat place gvss history o the rse asa fab and rssur
rectcn OF the Know Noihings in r~eaaed from whcs
We gather the following fscts appears that prsvous
TO the election thu ledge Numbered unir~ and thirty
members that there vas forty or any why's n
The lodge Who wshed 20 use the ordsr 70 shs cd
Isry interests that they "tlsck baiSeS ccusden,ts
number 70 make their c<r.4ip that AFTER al
tLey were outnumbsred, and voted aowa: that thsy
then balted the regular romussloss. and voted tho
straight ,hig ,icke' that "bsrss ap vss the eosss
qr'ncei that the simcu pures. rvgnArs msas2As~y
stplied for and obtssed . chsrtev usisr vklsA
they organized, and ere doing ~eli that he nal
contents applied for charter bat we're Zoe hfe a.
rival lodge being allowed ani that they orsssz<1 eth
out regular charter, and are taking In nee dsTs.r
Know NoTErScs ~ AEGASsAs --on the 18th last. NJ
Huey vas elected Auditor q state By the Arksssss
legislature This considered victory ~ the Kssw
Nothing. revolution against the Kncw Nothing
defesfed In the Arkansas House Of shrss
or four weeks ago BY vote Of two 90 eus.
D,AocRAuc CONVENTION oy Omo.--A asmocrst< stas~
conventon 10 10 meet In Columbus on the Sth DAY OF
January Tor the purpose Of nominannx candidates ior
Governor, Lieut. Governor, Auditor Of STATE Treasures
Of state, Attorney General two judges Of e Supreme
Court and one member Of the Board 81 Public werts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26

The churches we're mostly open for SERVES yesterday
and were well attended. Most of the business places
were closed during the day and everything appeared
pass OF quietly. In the evening some iaAislduals
seemed 10 have worshppcd 81 the shrine Of b&c-hus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26

TIE Hoo Trade IN kpiASA.--Ths weather foe
the past week has been rather fos the suceesefa
prosecution Of the pork packing busness There has
been but little change in the prcrs since
quotstons The highest figures for the best article 81
corn FED hogs 10 ~. Light mast fed g. and the krst
mast fed IS 90. Not as many hogs have been klllei
this week ~ last 10 thought BY many Of the hes-
West dealers here that not than 1000 hogs win
be packed this season, which only about hall the
usual number. Terye Hdnts Journal Der. IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26

motion was here made TO adjourn, but was lost.
Mr. OLarp BoURxr came forward and said that he
was opposed to the remarks Of the speakers who
receded him. He was not disposed TO charge those
who had come forward, as he believed with honest mo-
GTes IS roboer~ because they had taken the initiative
IN Establishing soup houses for the poor. These men
D. v, ~ yeats u hcas oil accumulated q little
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26

Old mother Eve she would be wise
And hstened to the Serpents lies
She sold herself, and US she sold
To love Of gain and morbid gold.
The Serpent said, I'll make YOU wise,
For win open toth your eyes;
You will not die, though God said So
Bat you VIII good and evil know.
Our Parents said; We do aspire,
And will enjoy our hearts desire;
A. god's wen good and evil know
The Serpent said, let IL be So
Cain, gain, Is the forbidden fruit,
And love OF money Is the root
A st. Paul says, We plainly See
II IL the root Of misery.
We are the seed Of the Hrst pair,
And Of their lusts We are the heir:
The earth Is now strewn with the slain.
BY lust for gold and love Of gain.
The judges, prophets, pricsts, and ALL
In ancient times, went In for spoil;
Thsy said the Lord was with them, too,
So say they now, and 80 they do.
Read ID of Micah fearful tell
How priests did lead the road to hell;
And now they feign the poor TO bless,
But court the gain that does oppress.
What u the right Of life BE- sure9
u 1t TO buy ami sell the poorS
50 says the devil % priest and Judge,
Ma 49, -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY IN THE METROPOLIS.
HOW WAS OBSERVED.
Mass Meeting OF Mechanics in the Park
The Festival III he Benevolent In
Si;iGtioHS.
THE MILITARY TURN OUT,
&C., &C., &c.

Yesterday wss very gsseTally observed Most Of the
stores, banks, and public buildings were closet and
those who had homes mas point to spend the day
with their families, while those poor wights who had no
homes compelled to best they msst in tho
eating houses in the lower part of the city 1bcse same
eating houses by the way presented quite melancholy
appearance Here and thsre might be seen few dscoa
ISOLATE individuals tryre - persuade themselves that
they eating quite good Christmas dinner, and
having good time But effort evidently fail
ure So universal was the cry of turkey among the
eaters that the walters matter Of course, set it
down before them; and when or two daring fsows,
without the slightest regard to time-hoDored custom
called for beef the walters looked aghast and
seemed az though they didn't believe their ears.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
Railroad Grants,

The Washington correspondent OF inc
chicar1 D,m3cra. places the following ex-
tngli.her upon applications for grants OF
ari. for railroads Members of the Iowa
legislature having such petitions IN charge
will please take notice.
Tap President's M ssage settles the qnes-
ton abou, railroad grants. None will DC
mad. al this session. This Will give conn
isnte to lettering railroad companies by
stepping the more speculative companies,
who would soon depress still lower,by theil
new issues. all kinds ofrailroad securities
Since the message, several men who cam.
here to Libby for railroad grants, have lief
IN hem
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

n SHARP REToRT.-We have few share.
NJ M policemen than "Old Ben Smith,
.Avvugn pretty well advanced in age, he is
Iv.a 'ely as cricket and as sharp as ham.
M; ss 'a1or' Yesterday Old Ben was testi-
ENG IN case before the Police court,
o,oa Tue attorney for the prisoner endeav-
n ~ get out of him, indirectly, whether
,s., nsu not employed another witness to
,my IN the case. The Court, surmi.ino
uau the attorney was after, ordered the
'' .n,s to be put direct, which was done.
",h. ~: on not employ" asked the lawyer.
10 ,e,,;r. "ess VINO has just taken her seat,
" .W in this easel"
twnI,;. w. replied Ben, with a shrewd
tia, mn" o. the eye;"I always considered
~ part Of lawyers duty"
TIM" '' asked no further questions DIN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
Git 9ailg Gazette,
s.nporl, peee mber 10, 1854.
improvements.

a
The Zig frame building at the corner %
nd Front SITS, formerly occupied as
1e, c,,e,,e Office, we observe, has taken to
- 10 fe.t and is gradually walking on. me
'',s adjoining, owned by Ml. R. Mcintosh
s ~, been torn down and transported to
=. :. o,,irie. On this corner we under
=. sand, Is the intention Of Dr.. Parry to erect
/. '.rss three or four story brick building.
q. he corner above we learn that Mr..
n,l,.lI contenplates the erection Of block
three four story bricks. On the opposite
.a,,er owned by Mr.. Fejervory, is the sub
Genital stone foundation Of q brick l50 feet
n depth. These improvements. with DIR.
ueNeil's brick run up two or three stores
higher a. he intends, will finish one locality
4, some years hence.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
...Cifth Street,.

Lit No. s. Block IS, corner OF Brady and 5th;
Lot No 6. block IS, s w corner Perry and 5th;
- 80, do Sc. L do do do
Et Lot3 do 30, West of Harrison street, will
Frame Dwelling, Fruit Trees etc;
Lot on 5h street, in Block % with three tenement
ting al 10 each per month; Price $1,000;
Lot corner Main and It'll streets 35xl50 feet, well
located for 1915;
Lots and g In block IS, corner Of Scott and 9th Sta
Lots 4 in Block a. of Scott and 7t SIS;
Lot No 4, in bi !, Forrest and Hons aiditon.-
The above lets are all on sCoege Hili:''
Lot g. in 81 81, corner Rock l. and and 7th streets
with small fraine tenemeuc
Lots 6 aud7 in Bl 70. lie Claire and 1th sts:
Lots and 10. in Ri 10, corner lie Claire and ~
streets;
Lots 6, and 6. In Bl 60 Iowa and .th streets
with large new Frame Dwelling;
Lot I9lxl16 feet deep in oat Lot No 81, corner q
Perry and eth streets;
Those Lots al have commanding views OF tn. Mis-
sissippi River, the Twin Cities. and the Islands.
For sale by GEO NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
III. Whsa. Market.

Davenport as wheat market, we pre-
..n, will excel any point on the Upper
Mississippi .hisseason. There are several
s.m, purchasing here, but the largest we
,bould Judge to be that 4 Messrs. Burrows
! pr,ttymsn. Last Saturday this firm
,.,s in from wagons 2 .6opbushels Of wheat
and although they are grinding at the rate
\ 900 bushels per day. they have now ac-
,nmul.,ed on hand over $4,000 bushels
-wben the season is over we will com
nara s,.,istics with any city above st.
Jnuis
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
GENERAL rNrrII1eExcE orrrcs,

THE uDde rslgncd has openeda General Intelligence
Once with u complete set Of books IN which t.
enter all kinds or Rca and Personal Property sale
r for rent, The names Of AL Servants who wish for
places IN families within the city. also the names oil
Mechauics, Laborcrs and others scesi employ ment,
that those who in search OF Houses, Lands So
vauts 6ceannot fail Of immediate In obtain-
ing either by call ng AT my Office. Charges moderate.
Call and register your wants orders and they will
receive prompt attention.
A. PINEFIEiD.
No Commercial Buildings.
Dec IS34-dIy
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

bAksuM AsD LrsD.--lt appears from a
punished statment Of the financial results Of
WI barnom's Jenny Lind enterprise, that
mss Lind sang aninety three concerts I'M
VT ms management, the gross receipts of
aA'ch were S7l2,l9l 81. Miss. Lnd's net
walls were Sl79 SIS % Mr.. Barnum's gross
, ,oe after paying Miss. Lind, were S535.
soo 3D. Whit his expenses amounted to is
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

a. PROLIFIC PEA.-The local editor Of
wi a.e Richmond Enquirer states that he plant
ls ~ single Oregon pea on the Goth OF June
60 .s. and one stalk yielded 6,6oo peas, per-
,b iay n'atured and fit for Tlantirg. He
, WINS, Il planted in May, it would have
ynan - 900, as more than hall did not
'peh' on account of the frost.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

Robert Schuyler, the great defaulter, it
Is stated, has bought "a place Oh the Rhine,
Where he now resides, and has sent for
MS family to join him. His confidential
cierk came passenger to New York last
week In the Baltic on his masters bust
hess
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

RpERLgss Horses. The following in.
cdent is redorted Of the battle OF Alma:
Towards morning there was some musket-
y heard from the French lines ,and,to our
w,a!anent, al nexplicable apparition OF
T.l:r!ess horses took place in our camp.
They turned out TO be fully equipped accou-
ted saddled. bridled and all, and were rec
ognized az belonging to Russian Dragons
How they ;urnodup, no one knows;i is sup
posed that their owners got into a panic.
and "botedn ere they could get into the sad
Gle. Already 1913 have been caught,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

Wa.rARour THAT TURKEyl-Next Nom
A., will be Christmas. according to the al
r,nsc. and the editor has no turkey Inc
nine. pies aud the dough nuts are ready,
but the turkey is not here!
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

DEATH OF JupeE EpDY.-The Madison
W.. papers announce the death Of Judge
n B. Eddy of that place, on the 18Th
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

lEMsoy 1t is singular but peasur-
,Oe fact, that venisan, fresh, fat AMI tender
''omthe forest, is cheaper now in ST. Louis
taaa BEEF, mutton or pork. We have seen
me quarters" bought at 4 cents a pound
recently. And saddles" are bought by the
so'en at cents. Talk about the people of
81 Louis starving on such fare. st Louis
lst'.
Why should ,enison BE- more plenty and
saea?er in st. Louis than in this city!
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

Thi. morning at Z o'clk. the mercury
# God at degs., being the coolest weather
this winter.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
Fourth Street.

OTIS 6, and g, in block 16. corner Of Farnam, OF
i ! " about 900 feet south of Railroad Depot.
Lot 3, in block Sc 32xi5d feet deep Oh North sid
Of 4lh, between Perry aud Il. Island street. yer,
desirable 10. for residence.
Lot No 7, In block S. Perry street. near 5th Il
with new double Frame Dwelling Of 6 Rooms Cellar
Cisern, Well etc. Would good Boardih,
House. For snle by GEO. l.. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
GROCERIES
Trusses and Shoulder Braces.

ItusEes aIu DUUaII~t1 O1"ess'
THE only przo medal for Trussess was awarded 70
l MARSH & To-, II Maiden Lane, View YORK, W lh
nd5sria xhibtfon OF al nations at the Crystal Pal
ace for their Truss thus civ ng u through lheis
,urgical committee, Professors Pa kef Carhoehan
3enWick. Dr.. Ludlow and others. the eInphsuc I'm
rirnatur or which The Inventor has iabofed for the
ast twenty five years
Ii has received the universal appreciation OF the
nedlea, aud surgical profession OF New York and i
.ors,dered By them as constructed the mos. cor
rect princip for the ra dica cure ofrupture.
MASH Il cos. SHOULDER BRACE,
An improved article for expanding the chest and pre-
serying ssmmetr, of form and so constructed rs 10
ring the bearing the shoulder 50 as to prevent
uttbg under the arm.
Which are worn with much comfort. having no stee
nrings vet rfecty elastic with shape and pre- sure
graduated 10 suit the case where required
Sod in Davenport only by FRANCIS JAGoEf; IT
Druggist aud Apotheeary, Brady between ed md 81
streets.
Oct. 10, 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

Third Street,
lots No 3, and 5, in boo 16. corner OF Farnan
and Sd streets, near the Railroad Depot.
Lots g., and 8, In Block 76, fronting 4th street
bet cen L. Clnre and Farnam.
Lotto, Block IS. fronting on the River, Farnam anc
81 streets.
Lot No 9, In Block IL. 40xl50 feet. the corne
Of Western Avenue and 81 streets. with good Fran
Dwelling, Fruit Trees, &c. Fer sale by
GE0 L. NICKOLIS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
REAL ESTATE AGENCY. ~
GEORGE l., NICKOLLS,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
jffice Corner Main and Second SITS nov II

)fice Corner Main and Second SITS. nov II
(,ITY LOTS AND RESIDENCES, for sale and for
" lease.
Front Street,
-Four Lots 24xl4 feet Front street. corner o.
Rock Island. Block No. Cz, with store Rooms and
Warehouses, for Ieas 10 or 60 years at per cen,
on the value
-..Seeond Street,
Lot No 2, in Block CO. between Perry and X. Island
,ts With good triek Dwelling and appurlenances, We
rs desirable for family residences; S4.tGd.
Lot 3. in BLOCK No. GJ, between K. Island and Iowa
sts. with large Double House, part Of stone apd part
,fbrck; rents for $50 per month"; very cheap proper!
At $3.50.
New Store Room corner Of Cd and Perry streets, IL
Block No. 81
Nj Lot No. II. Block 63, corner Iowa and I'd sts.-
g4x.5 feet, with comfortable Dwelling For sale by
GEO L NICHOLS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
CoPPERsMIrHING

4 IL kinds OF Copper. Sbe,t-iroB aud Tin work
{ \ done with promptne>s aud dispatch.
Orders especially solicited.
Brady street bet 2nd 4 81. II. c. RlORDAS.
Davenport. Dec. Is 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19
nAyrNpoRr Music STORE.

,RASDALL HlGt.IS> have just opened a 'arge
~ assortment ~ Guitars. Violins. Banjoes, ianbo-
fines, &c, oxe Aiss every Kind vf Music Books now
which they will sell very cheap for Cash at No
lie Claire Row Oct Sd, 1854
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-19

ME best Piano Forte instructor In the world. Rich
l ardspn's modern school for Piano Fortes can be
fpund OF No s lie Claire Row: c & FL