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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
lFatsl Legacy.

sst. since VI stated that youn {
.'.s nan. named WIN. J.. Walker, =
a e,rnsater by trade who had for several
.ar bsen in the employ Of Mr. Henser-
am b. the death Of an uncle 70 saiaimore'
WV .0ns :. into possession Of $4,000. Walker,
sa@s ,bs clad tdings reached bin, gave up
w. W.. .;,,.i,on, and repaired to the honumen.
w. ~ c;,y and he was 50 impatient to get hold
= The money, that he sacrihced nearly
., mao for the ready cash. Returning TO
SS. .c he removed from bis humble
Sami,;l 10 house on Longworth Street,
ND srpendsd about 500 in purchasing fur
a.,a,s ,ner which he commenced playing
,s .' gsn,lemaa, or. to give it its true name,
mo Ssoteel loaier, frequentins the fashona-
Va Srakpg saloons during the greater por-
t,nnofthe CHI, and sleeping of the fumes
- tbs aesauch during the better part Of the
A., Asamatter OF course he contracted
!. lbjs new career msdlay mass of ac-
onantance., some Of whom, considering
I'm nipeou, concluded that he was fair
,,biect for plucking. II did not take much
cosYinr TO get him into gaming house,
fonr iuiefatigsble police will be astonished
:. boar that there are such institutions in
ne city.l and after the first visit the game
90, al their own, for the desperate hope OF
,stisyiag k- losses carried him. day after
Law to the same rendezvous, until wha. once
,ssmei all inextanstible mine Of wealth be-
40 rsducei TO az ~ hundred 9olas. At
III. stage a gentleman who he'd formerly
known him hen he wss happy and in
|dstous young man became cognizaat Of
H.. ruinous career he was treading, and
Is soniag with him upon bis criminal folly.
succeeded in obtaining the names Of ceria
| Of the partie. who had victimised him,
rae Of whom, we understand, are in good
le,u,e in this city. Warrants for their APP
e,sAsasion have been issued, and the whole
.fa;r viii undergo an investigation before
ore Of eur city magistrates 10 few days
ia Frgu!yer
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
HENRY DITZEN,
APOTHECARY AND DRUGGIST.

S. w. Corner of Second and Ripley streets,
MOULD respectfully announce TO the Medical Pro-
w fession and the public in general, that he has
Just receive ed the largest and best selected stock OF
DRUGS &c. which " i'll be sold at reasonable pri-
ces He has made arrangements so az TO receive and
keep constantly ON hand fresh srpp!iss aud eor-
piete stock.
PRKscsspr,oxs will be dispensed At any hosr, with
perfect diligence and exaetness.
Dec. LIST, 1854. dim
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
Trusses and Shoulder Braces.

THE only prize medal for Trusses was awarded to
L MARSH Co., ct Maiden Lane, New York, by the
Industrial Exhibition of ali natons at the Crystal Pal
ce for their new Truss thus giving it through their
surgical committee. Professors Parker, Carnochan.
Renwick. DIR. Ludlow and others, the emphatic i'm
primaur for which the Inventor hes labored for the
asst twenty-five years
II has received the universal apr obation Of the
medical and surgical profession Of New York and is
considered by them constructed on the most cor
rect principe for the radical cure of rupture.
MARSH cos. SHOULDER BRACE,
An improved article for expanding the chest and pre-
serving symmetry Of form and so constructed as to
bring the bearing the shoulder to prevent
cutting under the arm.
M.RSH'S ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
Which are worn with much comfort, having stee
springs yet are perfectly elastic it'll shape and pressure
graduated to suit the where required.
Sold in Davenport only by FRANCIS JACOEY, Jr.
Druggist and Apothccary, Brady between 81 and 3p
streets.
Oct. 10. 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
Gls aaiIg 6a.ettt,


Tur WsArnrE i now more se.s0nap.e
,a..,.hv than it has been during thii
~ - Our ferry boats have been plying
n0N :, and steamboats, might have nuvi.
s' :. Ian a,,r river up till yesterday, 50 mild has
s''s ~ weather. But now it is 50 cold
49, w., u navigation must cease and II the
'u'' ...,ure continue the same, temporary
' '.li,s will soon span the great Father o.
, w. This morning the mercury stood
:, 10 deps.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
FOR 6AIE

ePoRE HOUSE and lot public square, ;
N dwelling house containing rooms. and one, two
or three OTIS on Harrison street, three blocks fron
the Railroad, and several lots unmprovcd all In d.
Witt. Also twenty acres timber land one mile from
town AprIy 10 J. NJ. LYTER.
De Witt Clinton co. Dee Is, '54.d3n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
A CARD.

,y,HE unde rsisned will be absent from the city for
! two or three months, but will return In time Tor
the term Of the District Court for Scott and ad-
T. tlose g. Henry Crompton are my authorized
Agents during my absence. nnvpy
Dec 10, 1854 l.. =. FhhhEh.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

ss'HE most correct description of the Mis,asippt
Bridge Cities, ever published, in pamphe, fasin
rutable for mailing 10 Eastern friends. Price IL
cents,Rt
slE No 10 Cls~e g,oeS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

II AVEthis day formed partnership for the pnr..
] pose Of carrying on the general Lnmter and
Planning business nd respectfully inform the public
tina they have received their Machines, aud on the
opening navigation will be preparedto az orders
the shortest notice, and solicit share OF patron
aEe. y N. CANNVN,
Dec. 0. ISJ4-d WITT w. e. SM ALL.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
T. LOSE & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Fl Ais y w A X II +:

Oar dsor north If the Poet Once, Davenport, Iora
4 GENTS for the sale of purgee & Forsyfh's kir
King Ires Safes. Scales from four pounds to Ha,
Scale Rochester Cast Steel Cirepiar, NIL and oths
Sars. Leather Batting, Wiadop Caps and SiHs, Col
saEi for open front Buildings, kedzte's Premium
Bafsr Fihersrs for purifying Water C0aeA md Sad
dery Hare, &c, &c.
Also In store the largest stock of Heavy and Shell
K4rdrars, Baitdfng Materials, .H>ehaaies' Tools
Cutlery. Sflrsr Plated Here and Fancy Hardware
ever offered In this city. The Trade can be supplied
al Eastern prices.
Consumers of our wares particularly requested
% cal upon Us and save large PER cent in maktnt
purchases.
Orders from the country for safes scales prompt!
attended and fi ed al factory prices. adding trans
poftatiop.
Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron WORK Roofing. &e
done promptly. Oct3 le54-d"-3m
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

ORIENTAL LUxuRy.--in ono oil the re.
IT, Us @asshown the Sutan's of Japan
''lea'' 'uPerbly carved and giided,-
~ was 50 placed, that by singuiarly
nous c9ntrivance, u current OF water
- Conducted off around the tester, which
4 pleasure might be made to fall into
"s parent curtains OF rain, completely en-
(ntang the royal coush, for the double pur-
sn sS u Keeping off the mos luitoes, and
"Per'os the warm air to the delicious
4. ,' a which, in this sultry climate, is
.oHsammation Of bliss to reposing list
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

WHITE Fish in bbls. also I'd Fish and smok ed
w Herring for sale by DAIZEtL q BRO. A..
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

AksVLTor GUBERsAToRIAL ELECTIONS
syery Gubernatorial election which has
k, asn place in the Free States, during the
g. aen' year, the Administration has been
led ra'gu' whit single exception of New
sal npshlfe. The old Granite State will re-
b,,, W.. nerseli next spring. The new Cover
80 are as follows
kew ya n,ahd WILLIAM w. HoPPIN, Wing.
fenn.,I,t MfRoS Ii, CLARK, Wing
Sa.s:b'Ha JAMkS POLLOCK, Wing
9aiRe 'ee"s HENRY J. GARDNER, X. N.
fonnsc,ln, ANsoN p MORRILL,, A. N. II.
trJIr.n HENRY BUTTON. Wing
3Oya klNSLEY S. BINGHAM, Rep.
5srnon, JAMES w. GRIMES, Wing.
fhode La, STEPHEN ROYCE, Whis.
Sa,hu William w. HOPPIN, Wing.
a Greh Oh the nine above named States
i'crahc Governors last year.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
GEORGE Z. NICHOLS,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Office Corner Main and Second SITS. nov IL

C,ITY LOTS AND RESIDENCES, for sale and for
" lease.
Front Street,
Four Lots 24xl40 feet Front street. corner OF
Rock Island Block No. 6s, with store Rooms and
Warehouses;, for lease 10 90 years at per cent
on the value.
-.-Second Street,.
Lot No 3. in Block 60, between Perry and r. Island
with good srick Dwelling and appurtenanees ve
rs desirable for family residence; $3.tt0.
Loi 3. in Block No. G5. between x. Island and Iowa
with large Double House part Of stone and part
ofbrck rents for $50 per month; very cheap property
at $3.50.
New Store Room corner of % and Perry streets, In
Block No. 50.
M Lot No. II, Block So, corner Iowa and I'd sts..
j4x15 feet, With comfortable Dwelling. For sale BY
GEO I NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

"a BUILDING LOTS and Garden Grounds in Mort
~ Davenport. on the Harrison street Road at Yer
ow rates. For sale t,y GEOL NfCKOLLS, Agt.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
BOARDING.

FEW Gsatlcmen can be accommodated wit
"A Boarding at the S + corner Of Main g. Second 81
Davenport Dec 23d 1854 IF
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

Third Street..
Lots @, and 8, in Block 49, fronting on 4th street.
between La Claire and Farnam.
LOT6 Block IS. fronting on the River, Farnam and
3D. streets.
II Western Avenue and Sd streets. with good Frame
Dwelling, Fruit Trees, &c. For sale by
GEO. L. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

NO 49, A Farm ofe5 acres, in Sec7 T7s, R4a, witt
very good dive ing and out ding. and farm in higl
cultivation, 400 fruit trees Of M ny varieties. Price
upr acre
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29

| NO. 5-PARM and Tavern Stand, 100 Acres, on tn
road II Muscatne, IA miles from Davenport; goo
dwelling. stables etc; desirable point for Hotel
price SIS per acre.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-29
CANNON q SMALL

Dec II, Is54-dw.n
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

which sympathises with suffering; which con-
quers pride and sloth and offers itself up will
ling victim to the cause of mankind. We call
that mind free which is not passively formed
by outward circumstances; which is not the
creature Of accidental impulse-but which
bends events to its own improvement, acts Gp-
on an inward spring from immutable principles
which it has deliberately eapoused. We call
that mind free which protects itself against the
usurpations of society; which does not cover
to human opinions; which respects itself too
much to be the slave of the many OF the few
esThat,'' said the doctor emphatically, ssis
sense and Scripture too; and will add that
we call that mind free which is not slave to
ais oaen prejudices and opinions; which has
candor and conscience enough to listen to the
arguments Of all parties, and dareS to decide
impartially between them which is sincerely
searching for trufh, and is ready to embrace il
from whatever source it come, and however at
varience with it's previous views and feelings;
which fearlessly follows where il leads, and
does not shrink from the consequences of re-
ceiving or declaring it; finally, that mind, and
that alone. is free, which asks counsel Of hu-
man wisdom, in right cause quails not before
human power, nor shrinkS from human censure.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20
NO. "a.
Science OF Agriculture.

What has science yet done for practical ag-
riculture This is a question, still asked,
Notwithstanding all that has been written and
performed of late years, showing the intimate
connection of science with practical husband
~ in its largest sense.
Botany, physiology, geology, and mechan-
les, all lay claim to the honor of having benc-
flied general husbandry, and those concerned
in it. Chemistry however, has for many years
taken the lead in explaining the process, and
illustrating the principles which the prac-
tice of agriculture depends. There is no ag-
ricultural process in which it does not per-
form part,-no appearance on which il does
not throw lisht,-no materials with which the
husbsndman works or produces, whose quail
ties it does not explain. The general culture
of land, the application and qualities of man
ures, the feeding and treatment of stock, the
manufacture Of butter and cheese. have all
been analytically investigated in the laborato-
ry of the chemist. These investigations and
researches are gradually shedding light upon
practical operations in every direction and it
is time our farmers and agriculturalists should
avail themselves of the resources which
science has already placed within their reach.
We know that there are many persons who
regard the practical teachings of science as
an innovation upon their pcculiur rights, or
specific domain of knowledge. Yet these
very individuals are undertaking the aids cf
the very science, that, unknown to themselves,
has made them what they are. There are al:
ways few persons III the community that set
the example to the rest who run the first risk,
try the first experiment, and establish the sue
cessive Improvements. The rest profit by
their knowledge, and adopt the experiments
they have tested. Thus the whole community
advances, and those very individuals, who
pride themselves upon their long experience
and practical knowledge, are indebted to the
few that form the locomotive by which the
whole train is slowly dragged onward.
It is time that the free-born husbandmen OF
America should relinQuish the idea, that they
cannot succeed unless they tread in the beaten
path of their fathers-that every new diScov-
cry in agriculture is an innovation upon the
! old and established usages, that must be re-
sisted at all hazards. They should NOT only
endeavor to obtain scientific knowledge them
selves, but they should educate their children
| in such a manner that they viii not be COM
PEELED to labor hereafter to regain the position
their parents have lost.
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ssHe's the son of one only living and true
God; his throne is the heavens, and his king
dom ruleth over all. He's the Saviour of my
soul, and Of all them that believe in him.
The Emperor laughed heartily at this but
it was only to display to greater advantage
the old fendish grin, and the row of yellow
teeth.
EsTo-night-to dungeon; tomorrow, at ten
o'clock--to the flames Soldiers! your duty
shouted the Emperor, at the same time, de-
scending from the throne, he left the Forum.
surrounded by his guard.
Reader, this was Fiducia; the man leaning
against the marble column, was Valens!
To be continued.
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Napoleon on E!s Way to St. Ho.ers.


The following scene, as given in tie book
of Mr.. Chautard from Santini's notes, is at
once curious and amusing:
The Northumberland was fifteen days out.
We had passed Teae-itle, the heat was becom-
ing oppressive. CypriaRi, TO cool himself,
had asked Santini TO cut his hair. While this
opperation was going forward in the forepart
Of the ship, the Emperor, followed by Gcncr-
al Gourgaud and the Count Las Cases, ap-
preached the scene of action. He expressed
his surprise, ckclaiminS -'Why, here is the
old guardian of my portfolio become hair-dres-
serl'' He then turned to Santini, and said to
him, in Ajacco paf0is-'sW hen you have fin
ishei with him, you will cut my hair; do YOU
hear t-and have a care how you cut it, San
TIM, having finished his task upon Cypriani
went to the Emperor s cabin. 1t was not with
out painful emotion that the Corsican noun
taineer placed his hand upon that Imperial
head, about which the mark Of a reccntl--worn
crown Still TeTnaIucu-ui,vt sIae hood which
that civilizing inspiration has been eiabora-
ted which had altered the aspect of Europe.
It was with a trembling hand that Santini,
knowing nothing of the hair-dressor's art, be-
gan his task. He had hardly applied the scis-
sors, when the Emperor said, with a laugh, to
General Gourgaud-'sWa atch this mountainecr,
General, for if he fails 10 do his work well, we
will have him thrown into the sea- Then
turning to his ralet de ctanbre. who was care
fully collecting into a serrieHe the severed
hair, he added Marchand, look to this new
hair-dresseF, and tell me how he gets on
Although all this was said in kind and play
| full voice, the Emperor's words so diScompo-
sed Santini that he pinehed his masters left
ear with the end Of the scissors; whcreupon
| the Emperor, turning round, exclaimed in
| Corsican patois-esBrigsnd, are you going to
cut one OF my ears of!-Gencral throw this
rascal into the sea.'' ssSirel Sire exclaimed
| Santini, pretending to be alarmed. .'Sire, l
was not here,' s'The brigand was not here
when he cutting my r?''-ssNo, Sire,
my mind had wandered back to Ambletuse.-
| ! saw You surrounded by your army, threat
ening the coasts of those very English who,
against the rights of nations, keep you pris-
oner now. Then, Sire, England could not
foresee day like this The Emperor sighed
| and his face assumed that deep melancholy
expression which Gross immortalized. s'fou
were thinking of that were you 20 said the
Emperor seriously; 'swell, finish cutting my
hair''-and the operation was completed with
out the exchange of another word. When il
was over, the Emperor made sign for all to
retire, and they left him alone, looking sad
and thoughtful. The scenes that lay between
the camp at Ambletuse and the cabins of the
Northumberland, were of nature to make
the sternest soul dream sadly.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20
Laborisg Elem.

The working-men are the lords of the earth
who build up or cast down at their pleasure
Their trophies are found wherever art, sci
ence, humanity, and civilization dispense
their benign influence. To them are we in
debted for all the blessings and privileges we
enjoy, and especially for our liberty and indie
pendence. Our Revolutionary sires were all
full grown working men, strengthened by long
habits of endurance, and ripened by care and
toll.
"Thcy werc tinkers and taiiors and cobblers
what then.
Wero they not patriots2 Were they not nen?''
The immortal WASHINGTON, was a surveyor
and in after life a practical farmer. Green.
the anomalous Quaker, was hard working
blacksmith. Morgon was drover,-and in
timately acquainted with the esCow-pensl'' -
Knox was book-binder. Arnold-the trait
or-kept provision store in New Haven
Gates, after the close fthe war, was farmer.
Allen, Putnam, and Stark, were also farmers.
Franklin was printer. (The craft was well
| representcd.) Marion was a cowboy, and
Sumpter shepherds boy. Roger Sherman
was shoemaker, and Warren, who fell at
Bunker Hill, was physician.
| Work on, then, thou child Of toll, and thy
| destiny will be the highest throne of power.
| The time will soon come when the drones that
infest the hive of activity shall be cast out,
and thy glorious superiority be acknowledged
| through all coming time
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35netrQ.
WHEN ARE WE HAPPY

Ills not when gems diffdse their rays,
When diamonds she'd their light,
When we on radiant beauty gaze,
That sweetest joys unite;
'Tis not when regal pomp appears,
With dignity replete,
When all 8 s-ar-like radience wears,
That richest pleasures meet;
But It's when friendships brightest gleaH,
nlumes life's dreary way,
When deep affection warmest beam
Dispels the wintry day;
When kindred souls each other greet
With undisguised delight,
That all our dearest pleasures meet,
Our fondest hopes grow bright.
IT'S not when philosophic lore
With wonder chains the mind,
When earth unlocks her hidden store,
That greatest wealth we find;
But It's when tired of worldly dreams,
We turn ons thought away,
To dwell on holy. heav My themes,
Which all of earth outweigh.
'Tis when Religion 5 silver tons
Falls sweet upon the ear,
And lures the weary wand rcr home,
From sin, and doubt. and fear.
'Tis when by faith our eyes behold
The gift OF pard ming love,
The robe, the harp, the crown of gold,
Rcservsi for Us above.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

LAMPS IN THE HOUSES OF THE ARABs.-The
houses ofthe Arabs are never without lights.
Not only all the night long, but in all the in
habited apartments of the house. This Gus
tom is well established in the East that the
poorest people would rather retrench part of
their food than neglect it. Therefore Jeremiah
makes the taking away of the light OF the can
die, and the total destruction of a house the
same thing. Job describes the destruction of
a family among the Arabs and the rending of
one of their habitations desolate, after the
same manner. ssHow oft is the candle of the
wicked put out! and how oft cometh their
obstruction upon theml'' On the other hand,
when God promises to give David land al
ways in Jerusalem, Il Kings xI. 36) in this
point of view, it is considered an assurance
| that his house should never become desolate.
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u China seems to be pretty near overrun
by rebels. A few months ago, it was said that
the rebel leaders were converts to christianity
but according to the latest accounts they are
pretty shard christians as they threaten to
exterminate all the sred hairy DEVILS as they
call the English and Americans. Plain spo-
ken people these Chinese, indulging in their
candor at the expense oftheir polteness.
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10 While DR.. Johnson was counting his
intended wife, in order to try her, he told her
that he had no property; and moreover, he
once had an uncle that was hung. To which
the lady replied that she had no more proper
ty than he had, and as to her relatives, although
she never had one that was hanged, she had
a number that deserved to be,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

DEAL GENTLY.-Deal gently with those that
stray. Draw them back by love and persuasion.
A kiss is worth thousand kicks. A kind word
is more amiable to the lost than mine of gold.
Think of this and be on your guard, ye who
would chase TO the grave an erripg brother.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

BIG ScHooL.-Munich, in Bavaria, is the
constant residence of GOO artists, and the seat
of University Of 1900 pupils, and sixty pro-
fessors, among whom are some of the most
learned and distinguished in Germany.
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10 Old Squire R. was elected Judge Of the
inferior court Of some county in Georgia
When he got home his delighted wife exclaim-
ed: sNow,my dear, you are q Judge, what am I7'
'The same darned old fool you always was.'