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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
VIKGINIA:-O circuit court, November 9th 1858
John Aiken,


Decree for HCCOunt-AbstraCt
THIS cause ca heard upon the process anu re-
turn thereon, &c. -, -. , IL,
And thcreupon tho doth adiudEe order anu De
cree that 1t he referred TO one OF the Master commission
orc court to take and state OF the person.
al estate Of John Murine, deceased; which has COME INTO
te hands OF Johnston Murine his administrator or which
las CONG into the hands Of any other person by the der
OF said administrator and for his use, charging SAID adj
mnistTatOr assets which may haSe come 10 ms
hands or 10 the hands any other person for his and
cTeiitinE him all disbursements made III due course
nj administration; and said commissioner shall also stale
an account OF the Lstrbutive share OF said William liz
Dorsey husband OF his said wife, in tue estate
oC saii rcea< ed aud the real estate OF which said
John Mmirme died seized aud tho location quantity val
ne mi annual rents thereof and the interest thereto
which said William II. Dorsey husband OF his tc is
ec: aud also 10 ascertain and report all Spcc G liens
upon said interest OF said dorsey Ill s1 realty 9u Pc
SOmaIty. r.. ,,..;, ,,.. ,,,,,
cause notice Orte same be 81, ell 10y advertisement pub
listed for weeks in some newSpapet print
cd in tho city Wheeling. Anu SAIL commissioner or
"efeN 40 eop5TMfesic: ALoNzo LoRlNG,
rc.iSv.cuii 1850 ..--I7# ..Ft clerk
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

They leave tito the enlightened public seni-
ment Of the West to express tl.ir own views #
the matter and in such manner as may be iudg-
ed most expedent, when the vast importance OF
the various public and private interests oil the
West and South, which are so seriously embarrns-
sct thereby, are taken into consideration.
New York, January nth, 1854.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

srDrvrSr OF GooDs VIA BALTIMORE AND WHEEL
,.c.-The following is the circular TO which we
referreJ a few days ago rs having been signed ny
!. ,,mber Of New York merchants, offering to
shin goods 10 their Southern and Western Gus
,o,ners win Baltimore aud Wheeling, 1t is signed
bv ,birtv.fye OF the most extensive firms OF that
City:
Cmcu,AR.-The undersigned, merchants OF the
Civ Of New York, engaged Ill the Southern anu
Western tra,Ie-im view Of the railroad OlihcuIusS
which now ext at Etle, IN the state o. reh!syi.
vnnIa. together with the uncertainty OIL all early
adjustment of those difficulties, anu The te"oE9l
az obstacles Thereby cIeated to the uninterrupted
economical and expeditions ttallSpOIuoh u '"St-
chunJize 10 the West, Tor the early spring ltaue' Oy
ire usual TniIrond route through the territory OF the
STATE of Penmsyl vanin-have deemed II luulclOHS
anil advisable 10 seek some other route Whereby
merchandise on It's way to the west may mol Dc
subjected to the vexhtiOus detensionS anu oppfeS-
sions W hich now hamper 1t at + Ice
They, thereioIe, issue this Circular 10 Tue nl:t
c,a,,tS nj the W et and Southwest, who may desire
10 make early shipments Of goals iTom New YORK
nnor To the opening OF Lake naVlgauo"' "pP''S'"5
them thereby that they have united IN making a"
arrangement with responsible iOtwaIueis aO1 snS
delivery within Speci ICED tme' OF SucH EoOuS 9s
NAV hs nmrchased VI their respective MINIS tllS
spring nj the usual ports OF tracShIl'ent O't ~.
OHIO aud Mississippi MYERS ~ PRICES ~. F,
EsLsd rofes for cGrTidge by my 81 Hte JtO;.
the AtLIRHc TO Me " eSt' "ti'i -. ~, f. :, eouoj
coutinu ed endeayor to keep the prices on an
nSbjisSed hsretoioTe IN good @ by
and respectable proprietots OF conductors OF n any
similar and equally reliable and s1peui''0uS t"''e
of conveyance to the West. ~, .r.nsnor,eJ
BY this arrangement, gods VII. SS ,s;iS ire Of
steamers Ts new and thence 6y the Baltimore and oh,O
RAILROAD TO Wheeling, on the Ohio nyerItngs SO.
curing the cheap ST, surest, and most eAPeu'''OU'
conveyance to the West. ,....;o, .. from
The Undersigned refrain OH this occ4Son.
INDUCING III any comments Oil The eAllsoLei III
psoceeIings which have taken place, aud ere sun
going on al Enc, in the State Of unu
have laid en- them the imPerious Necessity o' I'm
ing The steps which this circular announces
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
nEDlNr IN BALTIMORE.

PurLApELrmIA, Jan 23.-lt IS reported in BaIti.
more that Bedn is there and will preach in the
ca1hedr Il to morrow. A diSpstch, from New York
says that he did not leave there to- day in the stea
rner, as was announced, unless he left under an
assumed name.
Bodisco, the Russian Minister at W Washington, is
said TO be dying.
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circuit COURT November 20, 1856
David Kennedy,
the process and re.
William Cree aud others
-CEEnn Lnr nrrnD.nE NhEDnrN

Decree for aCCnunt-Nb stTaCt.
This to be heard upon the process and re-
turn thereon. &C.
An it is thereupon by tile court aduIsed. ordered and
dccreed, that be referred of the Master
cOmi sUcrs OF this court to ascertain and report to the
The specific liens, aud their cspec:iVc
PTioIities half Lots ground in the bill men
liam Cree their several pT )ties and their relative
the sPcci ies ais" to ascertain and rcr"r.
the valve of buildings south half OF said Lot No
Gl in the bill nIeniiomed ard Also the amount oil the
chase money paid said south hall OF said Lot at the
the filing OF the compartments BILL and any has
been paid BY whom, and how much has been paid before
and how much alter the date OF the filing OF said bill hut
beiOr9 taking the said commissioner shall
give notice time place OF taking the same by all
vertisement published for month i'll some newspaper
i copy-Teste: ALONZO LORlNG,
CCaIuwciIl clerk
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
nEsrRLrCrIvE FIRE.

PrrrsBuRom, Jan. 23-The Western Theological
ny City, was burnt to the ground this evening al
6 o. clock. About one half Of the library, Which
was very valuable, was saved. The building was
insured far $1,000. The library was partially in
su1ed. About 40 students occupied the building.
No lives lost, -
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NEW YORK MARKET.

STAT. :. o5oS 'os: OHIO OOag, IL Wheat unsettled
M soIrs since news. Corn, mixed 93as4: white
and yellow 90agl. Mess pork Il, s6als.5o. Beef
6rmer. LarL buoyant. Whisky firm. 7. Coffee
drooping. Groceries quiet. Linseed oil 40. lion
steady. Dressed hogs better. Stocks timer and
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
CoMxi&stoSxR,R OFFICE,
Daremhcr ODD 1883
December 2Su.
. NOTICE.

cree are hereby noted that have appointed Tuesday
the Th DAY February 1854 at my ONCE in the city 81
6Tocesd 10 take the directed by tho said decree
And do hereby require the production before me Of alt
scb napera hooks vouchers and proofs may be neces
saTy 10 tho proper taking OF said account. 1ss 7.
say GIBSON l.. t;RANMERsf les-s-
deo3 Master commissioner in clancery
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10 Corrc.pondcn,..

LETTERS concerning .serirtiOn or 9th.
financial business OF the lneiSencer, should be adj
tIrssed to the PROJECTORS.
Letters concerning the editorial depa ment OF the pa
per- should be add essed to the editors, Jointly OF 10 eli.
thcr OfthenI.
correspondents writing for publication, will please
wife nnly ono side Of The paper.
An OF tile above Iues will greatly ObIre E
sri secure prompt attention 10 cOrIeSnundentS
than they night UilIc Twse some times receive
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
M1lnnER ANp SUICIDE.

New HAVEN, Jan. 2lst.-A mn nnmed Amos
Finch, nj Southington, cut his daughters throat
!. lille she was in lied asleep; he tlen cut his own
They are both dead. Finch was insane and his
daughter an idiot. ~
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Deccml,ei 22d, 1858 )
NnTITE

THE parties Interested III the matters Of the foregoing
decree hereby fed that have appointed Tuesday
the Th February my office in the citv OF Wheel
ing, time and place, when aud where will proceed
directed by the said decree And do
req lire the before all papers, books
proofs may he necessary 10 he prOrr tO-
king ar said account, GIBSON l., CRANMER.
dc50 Master commissioner in cLanCeTy
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
Charter RIectinn

Below we give the result Of yesterdays voting
for the principal officers. The poll books Of
one ur, cinct III the second ward had not been re-
turned last night, and we do not therefore add
M the columns. Those marked thus are elect
ed TIE names OF the minor Office We will give
TO. morrow:
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
VIM T. Needs,

Roekbinder g. Blnnk book MaT IIii9s.
.No. ga Momr0s Street. UP STA lkS;
MOULD respectfully inform elL .TGlus anu I
mcmt atey Known as James N, kwng's @ aMI
Bankbo mandatory and are now r. 70
nagazcS, pcIi0dCas, &c IN manner not 10 ue 81"
and by any establishment III tho county ,oots
tc1% Constantly hand .ortment oil plah "0V"S'
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
ERIE MOB.

ERIE, Jan. 22-The mol last night hung in eff,
gy ]. H. Walker. Director Of the Erie and North
east Railroad. The eftigy was labelled Father o
the Guage Law
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
= =Se3 4I1T0H0h Lima for the East,

Great through bl46 AOA bAS ASHS
t1,IE BslIi,nore and Ohio Rail Road from Wheeling to
Baltimore, and connecting with the washington TsTo
Tunch Rail Road at the Junction (atey called Inc
House miles rom BaltImOTe1 and win me
nlta WminstOnand baltimore Rail Road 10 Fhilauepna;
be GREAT tunnels upon the line now competed anu
the whole road is in fine condition one OIL Inc
most ICtuTeSQu and romantic Toutes IN the Hvoftu.
Ie new and splendid steamers Ofthe Union Line from
Louisville and Cincinnati connect with this road at Wheel
ing and through tickets from these places 10
Washington, PlilaLephts, &C.. may be had oil the agents.
The he exress Wheeling at oc9Sk
A. Nj vheep5 and arriyes at I.Ts in
Baltimore C3SO miles, a. NJ the next "a,
king the passage through in about 20 hours eu"s "
% sssaee checked through eastern POINTS
and baggage transferred to Inc e1' lTI
washington at the Junction AMI tor p1Ies M
,noI without extra charge Travellers are aIoMGu
SIs linz ana opportunity points TO ohain ther t
rough tickets rom Wheeling 10 baIuHoIS. W ~
ieee fiving over anywhere the Toute'l
Was6nston $50 to Philadelphia, StoEto 9e hSu or
ma ri tie steamers OF the Union Line on tue
the Rail Road gents at Wheeling r. S S
VILE maj MN PAhhEN' ue1 :. s.-E--.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

| 'rU!l CuEarroI ARTICLE Or Tub hlND
| DATENT proof Oil Hacking, fO boots and
| Shucs II rCnle the leather soG, pliunle, and water
proof This baCkinG civ universal satisfaction
Pat IN IN la RE boxes by } j. VOWEbL
dccgI "a Union st.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
pIvEp AND WEATHER.

P,rrspuRcu, Jan. 2s-River "A feet and falling.
Weather clear and very cold. Thermome:er de,
gTees below zero this morning, but is now deg.
above.
The Allegheny river is running full OF ice.
CINcINSArt, Jan. 23d.-Rive risen feet
weu1her very cold. Nothing of interest in the
the market.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

~ FINE CHEWING7 TUBACCU. - y
on BoXES hest standard brands OF various sized plugs,
w lust received and for sale by , ,,,.,,,1,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
cAuTIoM EXTRA.

Also observe Pr0missory Note with II proPrieio's
written signature every genuine bottle Oi Dr. Moraes
lnVgOrating Cordial
To counterfeit which is forgery ,5EgF5
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

Jnymc'- .Iledicincs.
HAVE the Agency for Dr. jayne 3 meucIes' anu WI
= IN ." ~ NSSA ~ GEO. WILSON.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

o1te Cordial is put up highly concentrated, in PHI
Pricx,-ssN 10 ne { bottle; two for S5 six on elo.
&. II. RING, Proprietor,
1872 broadway, Ncw.Y0rk.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
MISCET,L ANEOUS.
HatsI HatsII aats!!!

OF THE LATEST FALL FASHION,.
NV are moS manufacturing Hats OF the latest fall -
wv Styles and prepared 10 supply cur latl nN ~
and the public with Hats that cannot be surpassed hwy
endurance beauty of finish and rtistc cul-nnd although
all Hats OF Tie first OF >cir class, they Will be ur
nshch al prices Tow n.c orMtcrior Easternnr
vct mnruIucIutC AS' assortment OF all the diff
rer cn varieties So Hmd Felt mems, yous' and chill
dem's Hats Also; la 90 assortment Of Friends Hats
OF The iGr eIi uhcS tug, her with fine assortment OF
mems and youths IIOtI Glazed, and Silk Plush Caps OF
tic alrs: styles Those d"sirous obtaining good ari
Gle IN our c. ciIl., Hat Cap, will assuredy consult
bo, ,aSic aud ccoomy y purchasing at the splendid new
hat tap SiUIc No I2 doors north OF w. L. Sell
by's Try Goods House, we t>itlc Main street
SepI2 ". w. JIMlSoN :
IMPROVED aII Nv ER-BArHS.
nISnOSCi'S PATrS Tile SubscrI Der having pur
l. CHASED the lgmr, THIS county, OF DislOng's Pat
Pumr wound imiOlm the public that he
las the maimar;urr II temin the ncst pos
stnIc style II Mcssr>. IuH ~ TayOr's Machine Shop,
wrre Varry's Tin shop on Main ST. ect, they
may be had H.. most bic terms.
rmi< is undoubtedly the best shower bath made enu.
bling person bathing temper the quantity and force
the himself They eau he used for hot or
cold bat for any quantity with the same Convenence
PETER Philips y
p S-PatteUm Making done on tho shortest notice and
most reasonable telmIS as dUOVe.
OCt:IdlVV3m r. =.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
+ M HAMILTON

+. c. BAKER. JOHN LIST
STEAMBOAT AGENTS, WHEELING, VA.
TILLattend to the receiving aud delivering oil freight
w and collection Of freight bills. 80 49,,
n5-OhicC al tho store LoGlL9-"L. -
BRIDGE CORNER CONFECTIONERY, SA-
LOON AND OYSTER DEPOT.
TVNUE ind .rsgncd having bought the Bridge Corner
Coneconsry opposite the Monroe i'GusS' r91SnS
it, will keep constantly hand all kinds of cakes aud
Confectionery, and will supply parties Oh reasonable
OYSTERS served up in tho best style, al all hours III
The Saloon, furnished wholesale anu retail blythe can
amt half :, -, IT,
on hand. . -, , ,,p~,,cr UpEt1
nnv1Odr H. IL. ko>F. tS :.hsE.C NnL.t....
yIEGIYIA:-Ohio circuit court. November 9th, 1883:
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
MAYOR.

Geo. W Sights tno opPosiIion.)
TREASURER.
IN ". Harding,- tno UPPOSition.>
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER WORKS.
las veunu,n.- mo Oppos,lion.)
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
VIiLl NlA-Ohio circuit count, November Q, 1850 L
Henry Sharp and John Ilushs

S1Ti BA0s PTIue CUItee just sale by
ZlJO dcl4 NJ. REILLY
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

Sold by Druggists throughout the United States. Cana
and West Indies. 1880.
IYHERLING-Kells ~ CALDWELL
,.his PITTSBURGH-F Fleming ttrUthersi
CiNCISNATI-l;. II. 4ienkirGs,
CUMBERLASD-P. 2. flclly IL Co.
stABLTIMoRE-s.S Hence sepiS;1;t1wa"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24
Motlce.

III, persons indebted to are ehy notified that
n their accounts will be cvc cd to item or before
the commencement the New Year. hose having
cnuN ngains us will please ~ csent them
,Ir5C HEISKEI.I..tG; Co
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

BLACK VARNlSH. 49,,
VERY superior article OF Black Le1SHeF e''u '''
"A saleby a J. -. aSo w % n Union st.
noY3 -fi
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

FRESH SUPPLY Of Cherry Ripe Tobacco, just leceiv-
n cd and iOr S ale by ,.,,,, , -
dcC9 LOGAN, GAkE q 20
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1854-01-24

(NlGAKS! ClGARS!!-
~ iOnO Gilt cigars;
1000 rTmIdUs, Cigarsi
onOh Apollo do ..-.
5000 ri Dorado do
1000 Washington IIOnuWent cigars;
1000 PanellaS do
1lOWI Havana do
5000 cIa Cruz Principe do
SOnO Rrgala 90
On boxes i lh lump Tobacco;
31 do lib. do ito
Just received and for sale By
~ UY rs and bHrIcS Rhodes VGineis CRACKERS,
~ Sugar, soda, Boston, butter. and watcrjuSt rGcd
our T. NJ. PARKER
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-30

tbs BAsT ~ NArSa' ILLs.--Ws sta
nl last week that this bank had somasnc-
sdtusissss agsin unpsr favorasls auspices =.
W. learn that it has bsen placed on . sure
basis and is nov one Of ths best bank in the
State IS mes, of,hs principal farmers and
tasissn nsa iDu Fags County have ss'
con. interested in iis stock, and Of course
under ito present or seilent management il
will be in no danger Of becoming crippled
In ns exsaess. II gives Nc pleasure to
s,a,s these facts, ss sound bsnking insti.
tuition will be ofagreat service to the citi-
sens Of d. Page County II also shows
tn. sxesllsncs Of the system under which
i. is established.
With few notifications. heretofore me a
soned in the Press, our G eaeral banking
law will be the most perfect law in forci
ssay State in the Uaion.- Chicago Dsm.
Press
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-30

TIRE undersigned most respectfully returns his
L thanks " the citizens Of Dsssspsrt and the prb-
lie generally, for their very liberal patronage during
the past season-and finding the demand Of his Gus
tomer greater than he could supply he has been In
duced at large cost to enlarge his Mill, and put In
entire Engine and Machinery--so 2s 10 be en-
abled TO furnish much larger quantity hereaner;--
In addition TO which am about to erect Planning
Mil In connection with the Saw MIL; and have sue
ceeded IN connecting with myself Mr.. w. r. SMALL,
who will have entire management Of the Planning Mill
and devote his who attcntio to II; from his long
perience In this branch OF the busness--he cannot
TAIL to give satisfactionand being fully prepared OIL
the opening Of navigation +, Ill all orders in my line
will be pleased 10 receive share Of public fayor
J. NJ. CANNON.
Dec II, 1S54-dw.U
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-30
An Open Field and Pair Play.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
WATCHES AND JEWELRY
AT HoUsEL'S, No. 9 LIE CLAIRE ROW

AT HOUSEL'S, No. lie CLAIRE ROW.
I HAVE Just returned from New York with the
largest and best stock of fine Watches and Jewelr.
ever before offered in this market. | have gold
Watches from soto $225 Silver do from SIS to $50.
Gold Chains from 81 to $780, Rings fir m two bits 10
S50,C0 Breast Pins from 81 TO $50.
would call particular attention 70 my stock Of La
Hes Watches which embraces full variety of Plain,
Hunting and Enameled cases, and think can suit
the most faStdous
In short. my whole stock Of Clocks, Watches, Jew
er, Silver and P ated ware is full and complete and
much larger than has been brought to this
ke and viii sell wholesale or retail at prices that
will defy alieompeiition.
Repairing done usual at short notice.
Nov. 18th, is 4.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-30

NOBLE YourH-On Saturday even
ing last, 40 some lads were skating on the
BACK Bay, at Boston, Mss, Edward Nc.
: key, aged thirteen, fell through ~ air
=" and sunk. A young man named
: s'E. Porter. instantly pallsd of his
and plunged after tho drowning boy.
oad been carried under the solid ice.
tier aasprr,ts struggle, su cceeied in
n1g him back IN the air hole. when they
both soon ext-icated nv the by.stasi-
CTS nobler act wa. never witnessed
horone oftrner hersism.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-30
I ws..ern Banking House.

800 of the house Of Cook T. Sargent
NV s,;,;,r " tn al conversant with the his
~ of Iowa. Its founders, E. Cock,
taJ B. Sargent, and John T. Cook,
sU' ;ud III, il tents" where Davenport now
pl os. almost twenty years ago. For
. I.n, ,e.rs they struggled with all the dis
u Elements incident 10 settlers In new
ssu, Tims and industry brsugh t them
n laa :, they xlwsys do to the perserver-
''..ni The h ,psful. About the year ls45
~, g commenced : Banking business in
ns,snport which has grown with tie
sovth, aud s,rsng;henod with the strength
s,,h,, ri,y. until their house is now known
y .onshnit the Union. In 1852. in con-
..,,;sn With. u. Parker, E.q., the Rock
,.l,nd house Of c Ok, Sargent & Parker
-. established. This house at present
..ea,je. a part Of Andrews building, on
IlG.a,St IL a few days it will remove
!. the north side of the street to Bainey q
noys'. new building, where it will occupy
room forty feet by sixty. Aessrs.
MMurruy e. Pswley have built safe for
q which is q fine specimen of Western
w,rkmanship. I, is four feet in breadth
BY ygth in hight, and nine in length. 4,
!: enclosed in double wall, over two feet
K, thus rendering the sais as much ire
nr,5fani THE proof as it can be made
IA. active partner of tie ouse, NJ. Par
ksr !. an old citizen, having aettled IN this
region in 1893.
In connection with NJ. II D. Downsy,
REGISTER ofths Land Office, under the Tsy-
lor and Fillmore regimes, Me-srs. Cook o.
ssrg,n, have a hou.e in Iowa City. II was
established in 1852.
These three Banking Houses, thus con-
rested form powerful monetary in
,.rsst. They have connections with all the
sr..t Eastern and Southern houses, and
cell exchange on England. France aud
Germany.
W. have thought it sot uainterssting =
give these minute detsils. They may
'ers to impress Eastern readers with
more vivid idea ofthe business Of the West.
They show that skilful tnanciers and
,rea. Banking Housss are to ts found far
sss, ofNew York City-west even Of the
- Rock IslSnder.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-30

THt PuzzLr o. JURY TALALs.-A few
weeks since a man WIN 1,lrdsrsd his wife
and child in most cruel manner, and who
expected to he hanged. was tried and sen
fenced to only five years imprisonment in
the Pcnitentary.
! Jackson was last week acquitted OF q cru
ell and deliberate murder.
But. in the same week, an old man, who
had been cut cunning, a.d on his return
home saw and shot at and killed one or
more Chickens in poultry yard. was in
dicted, tried, convicted, ard sentenced to
eight months imprisonm mt in the county
lai and fined $25. The JUICE, more le-
nens 'San the Jury, reduced the inprison-
ment to two months.
hwould seem from the judgemen, in the
i,N two cases, that il 10 greater crime to
Ill chicken than 10 take the life ola man.
IT. Louis R.pub.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-30

SiycrLAR CIscuMsTANcE.-Af friend Of
sur' has had for a long time q very superior
canary bird, which has been celebrated
tor its excellence ~ songster, and for
which he has been offered large sums of
money About three wae ks age. our friend
beng awakened from .'nsp" BY ito voice,
',o'a and hastily exclaimcd, oh that
oird.' TIL" bird, then at th- height Of ito
song suddenly ceased its note. and from fhu'
time to the present, has never wareled or
even chirped, but has maintained an unbro.
Ken silence, What philosophy Of .instnc'
0, OF mutual affection between man and his
- can account for this. - Ciscinal ti
Timer.