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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

TIE EyEs.-There is popular notion,
sanctioned even by medical men, who ought
to know better that the eyes are preserved
by opening them in u basin Of cold water
Some of the worst cases Of petergioum or
film ON the surface Of the eye, have been
witnessed in those who have boosted Of this
practice. When The water gets into the
winpipe, the nostrils or the ear, irritation is
produced; and when the eyes are opened
under water, the sensation is anything but
agreeable. The eye is lubicrated by Sc
crelion admirable adapted to facilitate the
motions of the lid over the syriace, and us
this secretion is partially soluble in water,
III is as Inconsistent With common sense to
wash it away as It's to remore the oils from
machinery. II is unquestionably importail
thatthe cleanliness of the organ be main
tanned: yet this may be accomplished in the
usual manner without opening the lubrica
ting surfaces 9if = 'sEh+- 90 80
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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
The Result in Michigan.

The latest news received in Detroit, jus
tifes the announcement that the majority
for Bingh am. Republican Candidate for Gov
ernor, will amount to five thousand votes,
and that the rest of the Republican State
Ticket is elected by still greater majority.
This is very glorious triumph for Mich
gan.
The Congressional Delegation will stand
three Republicans to one Democrat, gain
of three Chicago Tribune.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
SOMETHING srseuLAx.-As Mr.. VIM

SOMETHING SIHGuLAK.-As Mr. VIM
Carson and others were out prospecting
last week, among the O'Clare pineries, they
came across two large buck deers, both
PROSTATE on the ground, with horns of one
locked fast within the other One had got
his head twisted underneath, and was dead.
The other had plenty of life, and kicked and
bled freely as the knife was applied to h is
throat. The men took of his hide, and with
about thirty pounds Of nice, fat vension,
packed it ten miles TO their camp, where
they RECALLED the seves with near satisfac-
tion.-La Crosse Democrat iai
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
An Open risla and Fair Play.
IN111usx STOCK OF
WATCHES AND JEWELRY

AT HousEL'S, No. /: LIE CLAIRE ROW.
II HAVE Just returned from Sew York with the
largest and best stock " fine Watches and Jsxely
eyer before offered IN This market. ] have gold
Watches from $50 10 S22S Silver do from S5 TO w.
Gold On ,ins from y. 20 go. knes fr M two bih,e
5000. Breast Plus from ~ 70 o6O.
| would call particular attention n my stock Of L.
dies Watches which embraces full variety Of Plain,
Hunting and Enamoled cascs, and think can sui
the most fsstidious
In short. my whole stock Of Clocks, Watches, jew.
elry silver and Plated ware Is full and complete ~
mich larger than has been brought to this mar.
kct aud | viii cell whpesse reinii at prices tat
viii defy all competition.
Repairing done as usual at shou notice.
Nov. 18th. 1874. III
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

AMERICAN BESEvoLEscE, There is no
element of the American character that
seems to stand out in boder relief than the
disposition to succor the unfortunate. 1t
matters not how violent the excitement Of
party strife, or what sectional diversity Of
opinion may exist, the moment it becomes
known that a sister city is stricken down
by pestilence or by fire, struggle ensues
az to who shall come earliest to the rescue.
This is indeed, noble trait in the charac.
ter of our people, and shows that, however
much We may be reproached for lust of ac-
QUESTION, there is still redeeming spirit Of
fraternal kindness, which scars above the
sordid selfshness. usually incident to frail
humanity. For evidence Of the truth of
these remarks, it is only necessary to wit.
ness, in many of our towns and cities, both
North and South, the timely and generous
efforts to relieve the suffering sick of Sa-
vannah, visited, as that hitherto fortunate
and prosperous city has been, BY malady
as deadly ms of late years it is unusual -,
National Intel.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

A new artistic star has arisen recently in
Italy, that boasts Of American origin, in
the person OF Madame Eastcott. she has
already achieved wonders in Italy, where
she has been educated, and the English
Press speaks delightedly Of her recent per-
Torrance in that country. Her farewell
benefit, previous to visiting England, was a
triumph scarce known since the days of
Malbran.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
Real Estate in Vicinity of Davenport

The sale Of Lots in West Davenport on
yesterday, was entirely satisfactory to both
sellers and buyers. The bidding was very
spirited, and quite an emulation for choice
lots. About As acres were sold at prices
varying from SlI5 to Si67 per acre-ayer-
aging about Sl4O per acre. This does not
look like depreciation of property in the
suburbs Of Davenport, as every lot but one
was bought by residents of the city. Last
week one real estate agent sold over S2l,-
600 worth of property mostly to non-res;-
dents 80
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

WoMES's RIGHTS are somewhat ahead
down in the Old Dominion, In Winches-
ter, we see John Wysong informs the pub
lc that he has associated with him in the
mercantile business, his daughter Virginia,
and that hereafter the business will be con-
Quoted under the name, style and firm of.
Wysong g. Daughter.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
AMONG AZ ,hosa uhopnasst lnaqur gpeYssE.:ll

w Among those whUpndST y ana Qur BpnclEtt t
bonking law, there never has been any ais-
trust oil the Illinois Banks. That ths poo
nile NAV have their confidence reassured'
Hon. r. Maxwell publishes the followlnga
6s TO TIEE PUBLIC. ssiia
The undersigned feels called upon. at tins
time of monetary excitement, to iaake a
public statement for the benefit Of such
persons as are not in the way Of being cor
rectiy informed as to the value OF Illinois
Bank bills of suspended Banks.
Every Bank of this State, under me ,uep-
eral Banking Law, has deposited with the
Auditor, in the hands of the Treasurer, good0
interest paying bonds of the several states
to the full amount of every dollar OF their
own bills; and all registered money is eq''ai-
lp secured, ono Bank with another. Tho'c
that have closed their doors have in no way
deprecated the security for their bhls;-
they arc of their full ralus nom-but cannot
command specie until the Auditor ,disPoses
of their bonds or securities according to law,
which is required to be done immediately,
at which time due notice will be given ana
the bills redeemed in specie. No saerlilce
should be made on Illinois Bank bills what
soever-not even suspended Banks.
u. MAXWELL,
Bank Commissioner.
CHICAGO, Nov. Is, 1904.
In this connection it gives us great pleas
ure to say that we were assured last eve
ming by one Of the proprietors Of the City
Bank, that they expect to resume business
on Tuesday next. We also heard, but not
officially, that the Unicn Bank willrssume
in few days. -
The directors of the Mercantile and Me-
chanic's Banknlso publish card this morn.
ing which looks to an early resumption OF
business. These facts will tend to sire myth
en- public confidence.
Abroad prospects are improving .spme Z
what.
The Ohio Statesman says: ITO show
how little the credit of the notes issued by
the Free or Stock Banks suffer upon the
failure of those Banks issuing them, it is
but necessary to state tina, the notes of the
CITY Bank of Columbus, the Miami Valley
Bank, and the Canal Bank OF Cleveland,
will be received for taxes and all public
dues, as the State hold indemnity for the
present and all future contingencies.
On the whole we hive reason to hope
that the worst rs over. Let the system Of
and paying debts go forward.
Let all act with prudence and energy, and
the community will ere long be relieved
from its present financial embarrassment.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

SAD AccIpENT.--A small girl--daughter
of Riley Ashley, living in Jasper CO., while
gathering Crab Apples in small grove,
near her fathers house, was shotin the fore
he ad, by some traveller passing in wagon
who was amusing himself by shooting at
game along the way. The child was un-
observed by the man who discharged the
gun, leaving no doubt Of its being a pure
accident The ball entirely perforated the
brain coming out at the back part of the
head, causing death some time during the
next day.-F. Des Moines Star.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

yxyE ODER for sale, at our regular rates.
w very good stock Of Wall and Curtain PAPER
large stock OF Writing Paper, OF every description,
General Stationery, great variety;
Z of.e5 10 %. ~.
Miscelansous Books, good ASSORTMENT;
DeautiYal. Gil Booze. Bibles and Pray
Albums, Portfolios and Dressing Cases, &c. &c.
We cannot sell FOR anything but
7a11lkAb1oA O11rrcnCy
80 SchOot 4boOks ii. nh descriptions;
The New Books of the day;
Fowlcrs 4 Nefls' Publications;
Works on Water-Cure; SPIRITUAL Books;
webster's Revised and Unabridged Dictionaries sld
Wrapping Paper
The Broken Banks OF Chicago;
The Clinton Bank OF Co umbuI
The Dayton Bank;
And ali the Stock secured Banks Of Ohio;
TAKEN on the same terms ~ Indiana.
d3w ~ wE3 a w. II. HOLMES 4 co,
Davenport, Nov. l6. 1854. No. !, IcCiaire Block.
Il IL n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

Mr. WIN. Traver, Of Schenectady. nile
removing the stone from an old well on his
premises, found at the bottom box con-
tanning $500 IN gold and silver bars also
a silver teapot and kettle. 1t is sur posed
to have been placed there by a man now in
the Auburn State Prison.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

THnR NAT,vIrY.-Of the fifty-six sign
ers of the Declaration Of independence,
eight were foreigners. Where were the
Know Nothings then! At the present time
we have. far, fewer foreign-born citizens, fill
ing high stations in the public service of
their Country, in proportion to their whole
number, than we had then.--Roct Island
er. s4s5
Fudge. man alive our forefathers were al
foreigner three and q half centuries ago
butss children grow wiser than their faith
ers, We have got along 80 far that we DOM
wish to 60 back ten generations in know
edge for our rulers. ssa ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

THE SUFFERING PoET.-On board Of a
Nantucket whale ship which was cruising
severalyears since on the Pacific, there was
a character whose humors action and re-
marks were the pastime of the entire ships
company.
He was something Of poet withal, AM
vas besides afflicted with an impeachment in
his speech; this however only had the ten
dency to make hun the more amusing. One
day while the ship WAS running before five
knot breeze, the cook fell overheard. Our
Suffering friend noticed the accident, and
in the greatest trepidation, rushed to the
cabin 'coiipanion way, and thrust down
his head 10 give the Inflammation 10 the Cap
tain: ,s1.s& A4Q A3VGo9s,
"Ca-Ca-Cap'n-Ca pn'n," said he, with all
sorts of contortion Of faces. "te-te-t te-de
Ide-ph-ph-ph-ph,' but in his hurry, he
couldn't articniate single word to save his
life. a.
"Well," said the Captain, "if you can't
say it singit you fool!"
"Be-be -be-be ss aea --eyysu
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

aIMruRE LANeUAeE.-There are some
habits which We can never entirely annihi-
late, after we have once formed them The
use of impure language is one of these hab-
its. II may be subdued and slumber for
years, till its existence is almost forgotten;
and then, in the delirium Of fever, it may
suddenly burst forth, to the establishment OF
all who listen. Many devoted christian,
in the delirium of a sick bed, has shocked
his friends by the use Of profane or obscene
language, which could be explained only
by the fact that he had been familiar with
such language in early life.-Erchange.
1t is SO with impure thoughts, and why!
because an idea once impressed upon the
brain is never efsced Nothing is ever an
nihifated in the unnatural any more than in
the material world. Incidents may be for
gotteD.s ideas received into the mind may
cease ITO be remembered, but still they are
there and extreme occasions will call them
up wildly before us.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
Vgy0Egssifiv, FisTSdsiiyy ~ M . II, 1854.

~nr~e<~~~&~< -~-~~s~~~c~>~~~~-~~
"a sHs The ola Parties.
The; seaalt .afs the recent ,slscsisas sa-ths
States Of New Yprks New sHsy. Michigan,
ulineis Ands WISCONSIN. 10 truly gratifying
to evers sasS who loves the free ins,itu-
tons OF his country and would dislike 10 see
~ pail, II sslassry overspresd the fairest
fomstn he Republic. Though. as before
remarked. the result cannot be claimed as
strictly = Wing victory, yet as the elements
0f that party are fully combined in the
principles triumphant, they may congratu-
late themselves upon the crisis that has given
SUCH popularity to their sentiments. The
6ld parties that were wont to divide, if not
to distract the Uaion, but which At the same
time kept circunspection 80 close Of each
others acts that it was almost impossible
for either, 70 60 far estray. may fairly be
said 70 have exploded. While the Wings
are pniing al over the country under the
name Of Republicans, and through the aid
Of the more intelligent members Of the
whilome Democratic party, who regard
principles as superior to mere name, are
sweepfng everything before them; the
remnant Of that party. SO inappropriately
termed aDemocratic," appears to be organ
ling under the lengthy. aud high sounding
title Of Constitutionalists Men have look
edso long at names that they now begin to
regard principles and whether they be
termed. Republicans. Or BY thairienemies
"Fuaionists,n it matters not 50 long as they
can succeed in conducting their principles
to = triumphant issue.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

DREADFUL INTELLiGEScE.--It is stated
that Worcester has in preparation a new
unabridged English Dictionary, which will
contain upwards Of ten thousand words not
to be, found in any work Of the kind. y
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
1le,u advertisements.

two Journsynsa Irintsrs Wanted
A ,he ..Dsvempor Commercial. once, No..
~ hut good hands neod apply.
Nov. is.dSs n. II. PARKRA
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
\. rsla,a Iailrosa Accident.

A correspondent of the Mo. Republican,
Writing 10 that paper inrespect 70 the re-
cent catastrophe that occurred ON the X.
Island Railroad, not only explodes the inn
probable idea OF the axle OF the car breaking
before the locomotive struck the horse, but
gives an entire different version to the story,
for the truth Of which be refers to the Con-
ductor himself. This statement which fol-
lows be true, the eagipeer should be sent TO
keepacompaayV nith he engineer Of the
Great Western Railfosdjn Jail unahtrans-
.fcrsed % the peniicusiary:--ryiaaa sla9
The train was running At therate thirty
miles an hour-the engine under full head
of steam--ths running gear all IN good or
der-a horse being upon the track, the en-
cineer, 10 crafty malignant and flendlsh
Shirt in torturing the animal. BY pursuing
him and throwing him of the track with the
"cow catcher" found the hor.e was not to
be d;stnnced so easily. but kept on his
course until he reached bridge; mere the
horse stumbled; no planks were laid across
the sleeper; he fell headlong through the
timbers and lodged, with the hind legs and
mart Of the body upward; in this position the
valiant engineer came upon him. The COW
catcher, when it struck the horse, broke and
bent down, and instantly the locomotive
was thrown off the embankment-the bag
gage cars leaped upon each other and were
broken to atoms. The locomotive, in its
descent, had turned complete somerset;
one of the passenger cars, full Of human be.
ings, was precipitated down the bank and
fell upon the engine; the scalding steam at
once filled the car; the passengers were in
contact with it, and such scene was pre-
sented as beggars all description.
= PEORIA AND CHIcAGo.-Traias now run
daily between Chicago and Peoria over the
Rock Island and the Bureau Valley roads.
The first train through passed over the
IN Tuesday the 7th inst, and it's arrival in
Peoria was hailed with acclamations Of
oy. The Rspuhiran Thus speaks Of the
event :.-s .as
Yesterday ushered in an event that will
make a lasting mark in the prosperity OF
our city. Heretofore our progress has been
air, satisfactory, pleasing-heRceiorth 1t
will be rapid, unprecedented, cheering. -
heretofore we have walked along at stea-
" pace-henceforth we shall run ut rail-
Dad speed. Peoria, up to the present time,
las been known as the beautiful city OF
Illinois yalley-in future this will be sec
ondary appellaten to that Of the CONNER
cal emporium Of Central Illinois.
The first cars came into the city last eve.
ming on the Bureau Valley Railroad, amid
the firing Of cannon, the blazing of bontires
and the shouts of our citizens. Water st.
was thronged with people, and every one
seemed to feel the auspiciousness and the
of the occasion.
Hail to the new era in the destiny Of the
Central City.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
10 THE LADIES

Mrs. KEARNEs wishes 10 inform the isdle s S
vi Davenport nad vicinity hat she keeps eont nre
ses, and likexise Pinkins Machine for me puap,s
Of pink ing 9th Cloaks and all kinds OF silks ns
latest style AMI new styles OF Cioak fateInsi,
I nay cnport, Nov I4th, lss4Iu
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
nv TELEGRAPH.
The Wreck IF the New Ers-24e L'oes LOSE
Arrival Of the Northern Light.
MoRE ASTOUNDING FORGERIES

New YORK, Nov. ID.
The. official returns tr9M sls 9osNe' s. !.
counties arrive slowly. Sixteen coon';es
are now Ia and Seymour's majer'ty IS III
creasipg. AZ thee sesie row stAspda.l n, .ne
Times With 6hiciaf core csionstecewcu thus
far Seymour leads about 800. .s
aats7 O'Clock this thorntnR ailthe passen-
oer,aaf che New Era. yet 'susviving, were
landed on the beach, labinanumber, which
added to the 20 saved yesterday makes the
fotal 1853. The number lost was 24o.-
Three Il. The f'eseued have died on the
beach. ,asGas.-
The steamer Northern Light has arrived
with Califor MIA dates to the Gath ult., with
about 45O passengers and $564,t45 in spe-
Gle. The passage was made in 70 days
and Il hours, the quickest trip on record. =
Nothirc Of interest had transpred In Cali
forniu since the sailing Of the last steamer.
Better prices were being obtained for gene
raj goods. Mr.. Walker, Esq, President 81
Sonora 10 still on trial for fillibusterlng -
Considerable exitsnent exists With regard
to the Meigs fraud. aud the apprehension Of
Smith, the late Mayors Clerk, who was
charged with having unlawful possession Of
large sums Of money amounting to upwards
Of S3OO 900. The latter was in custody
and his examination had taken place with
out any satisfactory explanation a. to the
amount Of the missing funds.
Mr.. Harrison, late City Treasurer, has
also been arrested. charged with having
fraudulently taken the books. papers and
money belonging to the Treasury--in par
,icuar the sum Of S3,o36,o0o city warrants
re mainingsunaccounted fur BY him. The
defence set up Is that the newly elected
CITY Treasury has not yet complied with
the law requiring securities, thus justiying
the withholding. The case has not yet
been decided. v.q #aur8usr
Additional OF the forgeries Of Meigs
had been discovered, but further in
quires had much reduced the amount Of
cash taken. II probably did net exceed
~ PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA.
The steamship Jewess 10 ashore On
Brigan,ine Beach, and is, a total wreck,
about 500 yards from shore. Cargo total
loss. The ships insured for $4,000,
W rssi stzH CIscIxNArr, Nov. Ia.
The private Banking House of George
Milne & Co., stopped payment this morn
ing.
:. PATTERSON, n. j., Nov. Il.
The scaffolding used in the construction
of the county work house gave way this
morning, instantly killing two persons
Another is so seriously injured that nc
hopes nre entertained Of his recovery
Four others are badly injured
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

Mai w. II. HExRu, well known for many
years as a popular hotel keeper al Clncin-
natl, died in that city last Thursday.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
il Barnabus.


And half mile astern Of u.s."
at last he shouted, and capered around the
deck like mailman, to the no small amuse-
meDt of the sailors, notwithstanding they
felt that man was overheard struggling for
life.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

One fault can never justify the Commission
Of another.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
A Short Story

"When Mary and were married." says
Grant Thorburn, eve were young and
foolish for we had nothing to he married
with; but Mary was delicate, and thought
| could take care Of her best knew !
had strong arm and brave heart to de-
pend upon. ~
ave rented chamber and went to
house keeping We got together little
furniture-a table, bedstead, dishes, but our
money failed US before we bought the chairs.
told Mary she must turn up tub, for |
could not run in debt No, no. II was
not long before our rich neighbor Mrs. III.
found US out, and kindly enough she sup
piled us with half dozen chairs, added to
our store. They were old ones, to be sure,
but answered Just as we'll for US. shah
never forget the face those chairs put upon
our snug quarters--they never looked just
right before The tables have turned with
Mrs. III. and me. Now she has become a
poor widow; but she shall never want while
have anything, never. cried the old man,
with beaming face, Il shall never forget
those old chairs
And now the secret was out. II was the
interest Of the old chairs, which maintain
ed the poor widow She was living on
The interest and compound interest of a
little friendly aid done years before, and it
suficed for herself and daughter.
How beautiful it Is to see how God bles-
sed the operation of His great moral law,
"Love thy neighbour" and we should of
tener see it, could we look into the paths
Of life, aud find that it is not self interest
nor riches nor fame, that binds heart to
heart. The simple power Of friendly act
can do far more than they. It's these, the
| friendly kindness, the Christian sympathy
of one towards another, which rob wealth
of its power to curse, extract the bitte
from sorrow, and open wells of gladness in
desolatc homes. We do not always see
the golden links shining in the chain Of hu
man events; but they are there, and happy
is he who feels their gentle. but irres istabl'
influence. ttf a3C
T--
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17
HARRIET.

TIME LIE Claire MarketHouse will DO opened on
/ next J'Aursdoy moraiw,, where meat and marker
ing of every kind viii be bund for sale
I Nov IA Is54-dit Ant. LIE CLAIRE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

Reported ~ " Asasiek 4 ~, Cen. Nsrel.,,.
Flour, OK s. = y bbse q cors Neal busA, saSs.
do ST., s,2sButser, y. 3 sS
Wheat, taa vbash, ss)Gfy:, = dog. msa;
as y sp.nss WOE s.,a i'essis
Oats, 1t]Coal, /" bush, II
Corn in ear, R2P nay No. An
:. shelled, VI. lGSFIynothy ~ ~ .tS
Potatoes, eSOeslnecss 9fy Flint "a
salt, Kauawha, 19I Apples, dfy b1 II
DO q. As9.,5. u ;;sassi'ess: ,ty 9 DO ii;
p puss.' . 100 ! SsTso41O DO NO. y
Bacon hams = : lol8ugar, x.o.A ~. g
Lard, 80 ioscesss, Rio ~ i,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-11-17

DIED,
I On "Wednesday evening last Of Consumption. Mr.
ALEMBERT p. HALL, late or Minnesota, son OF DR..
JAS. Hail Of this city, aged q years s.'Ae-as !