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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSES

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSES.
A the New York Harness Store sso be found alarge
a assortment of Horse Blankets ready made and
strapped, from Sis to $1,000 per BLANKET. Also n
arge lot OF SirsiIges from 30e To 4l,5O.
most excellent assortment Of Saddlesfrom $5,0
to e25,G0. -
Brides Of all prices In short plete lot
ofeyery thing in the line.
Whips! Whips!
The largest and cheapest lot Of Buggy and Team
Whips ever before offered here. az Y5M
The subscriber desigBs heretofore to furnish the
best rtces in his trade 10 be found In thspsrt
country. ~ 81
Give him call; Second st, dosrsfron Brady. E
q. W. BARNES.
Davenport, oe,3I. 1854 d.n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
sAM'L. HIRECHL,
Wholesale Grocer, Front st., Davenport


sAM'L. HIRBCEL,
Wholesale Grocer, Front st., Davenport
WOULD respectfully call the attention ofthe citizen
OF Davenport and yleipit! aud OF the country nef'
chants generally that he has now hand the iarges
stock of Groceries, brought To this place, which
will sell low possible in his new brick building
Davenport, Nov. 22s, 1883.
JACOB WEAVER, JE., 4 CO.,
,ENERAL Agents Storage. Forwarding and Com
\ mission Merchants, for the pur'iaa@ aud sale OF
Flour, Grain, Produce, LUMBER, ana Msnufac-
lures Of all Descriptions
Corner of Iowa and Fourth streets
Opposite New Pennsylvania House. Nearthe Depot,
ConsignmeHts respectfully solicited Davenport
a.d charges moderate IOWA
REFERENCES.
j. n !. RnKrR New York BoLLaASAGARRrsos, PITTS.
Jos \ LAKx, ESQ, srAS1 ~ Co. DO
y BsrpAM & Sons. Pblla. kiNs, ,pKSsEek & Co d"
STEr~ GARnIr Il CO :. II a,LEy ,GosaRArs NCo do
Geo KEck 4 Co in. o. WIN, MoCrLLy Co do
j a. O. BuTIEa K Cos Hall SPEER do
J.c SuApJEa, Hanilt.i % JoIIS u. DAYS, do
r,,. und.rsIyueI lay tuy located themseve at Nay
cnport Iowa. for ,e purpose ofcarryig on the above
tender their s.rNic 10 their ieh"snh6 ON
etsapd respe,tfuil, ask q share of their patronnga-
All favors will receive special attention and dspach
mon the mos fay orHtc terms.
Feb'y gard 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

Dissolution.
THE partnership heretofore existing under the
L name of H. w. Mitchell Co. is this day dissol
we'd by mutual consent. All persons having accounts
with the late frn requested to call and settle the
same imme disteIy, X. W. MITCHELL,
H. G. SMITH.
Davenport, March Is, ,55. &r e7.
Having to the Business of the late firm ot
II. w. Mitchell d Co, l would beg leave 10 inform
the citizens Davenport and vicinity that shall keep
constantly hand large and well assorted Stock OF
Stoves and Hardware which will be prepared to sell Al
Low est Marx ct price.
Mch 10 IS H.w. MITCHELL.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
For Lease.
WANTED,

4 NUMBER Of lots situated in various psrs ofth
- city for lease for term of years; appi! 10
I,ly is GE0. l.. DAVENPORT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
The Shoe Trade of Davenport.

g. DAWSON & CO.. arc offering to the
Os citizens Of Davenport all kinds Of Boots and
shoes a prices such will please all whs good
1oods. myI
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
IIurrah for the Davenport Express

dOmnibuswillcommcnce running reg
ulariy from Davenport TO East Dave nport. leaving
the csrner of Second and Brady sts. in tho fore.
noon at % and 20 O'Clock in the afternoon at and
O'Clock. VIII make regular trips to the Rock Is.
land Railroad Depot in time to reach The morning and
evening cars. Always prepared for pleasure rides
and parties. sundays, Will runfrom the above corner
to the BLUM. john SHICks
Apr6 '5Sd-tf Der Demok m pie ase copy
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
JONATHAN PARKER,
COUNTY SURVEYOR

esB th. Sovnef OF West Main and Fourth sts. Of
To. '"'t rouse. All orders promptly attend
So pavehnort, Sep, 10th, IaS3--4-wtwIy
! ,lo,. ~" ruins on hand and for sale very low
""sk"nerths. AALZsBB 4 BRO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
MARBLE WORKS.

MARBLE WORKS.
i the citizens OF Davenport aud vicinity, and TO all
those wishing to purchase MONUMENT sto the mem.
ory friends thst they be supplied
by calling at his shop, Main 81 between First and
Second side, where he will be pleased to furnish
CUT STONE OF every descTiJt ,as NV as It can be
bought In the Western county.
Italian and American Marb q for Monum. nts, HEAD
and FOOT STONES. Also superior article { fFREE l
STONE, &C., veiy cheap. w. w. KENNEDY. &
Davenport, June y. lss3-2s
Window Glass.
nl3oxes Pittsburgh Window Glass assorted sizes,
receiv cd per Ben Bolt aud for sale by
Apis OALzkLL& 4 BRO.
@ Soda Saleratus.
700 lbs. Soia Saaratus superior article received
'o"and for sale by
Apis DALZELL Il BRO.
Glass Ware.
Dlain and Blue Ring show jars, molasses cans, Cob
L lets, Tumblers, Lamp Chimnies, quart Bottles,
aPls salz. DALZELL& d bRo.
% Acres Of Beautiful Prairie Land,
SlTUATEDt miles from the Corporation line will
be sold entire be divided 10 suit purchasers on
reasonable terms. Apply ut thsoffce.
Mch 2Si IS DIFF ~
For Lease.
4 NUMBER Of lots situated in various psrH ofth
y city for lease for term of years; appi! 10
July IL GEO l.. DAVENPORT.
WANTED,
,V,,ME and SIGHT BILL on the East aud South. for
W hjch the highest current rates will be paid by
Augi6 MoGREGoR, LAWEs 4 BLAKEMoRE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

Cheap! Cheap !! Cheap!!!
BOOTS AND SHOES.
fEiA J.JORDAN would announce 10 the citizens
REN Davenport, and the public, that he has .ened
~SLadies and Gentlenen's boot and shoe store ad-
toining Burrows Prettyman's store, door above
the Iowa Clothing sore where he is prepared 10 map-
ufacture boots and shoes OF all descriptions.
Is fsE= LADIES BRANCH. asF.#
Fine Silk lasting Caters, fancy and plain
kossuth Boots; Enameled Patent Paris
BOots, Ties, BroEze Paride; Ark.
Jenny linds; Jenny Liudg
Buskins Polka Boots %
large assortment OF Ladies and Misses ChiIdreH .
Shoes, too numerous TO mention. stl
Also . l:rge assortment for Gents wear
Eastern fine French Boots; Congress-
Caters, Monterey; Jersey Ties;
Plain walking Shoes,
Morocco;
And all kinds of heavy wsFk, suitable for country
we'll city custom; all who want neat 6t and easy
boot would do we'll to calst the Davenport Boot and
Shoe Store. Call and 500. June q, l653-34tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
L. T. PAR < ER,
""aTaey. Counsellor At Law and
..- Notary Public,
VI 4 w I1,u 4, {, II, = - u aII
DR.. J, N. wITHERWAx

Itv - "a w AEh w IA
hs h ~, MS Old friends and the public general
4 a'sirs his services. '''' ''~''' -
.n'aiy street 3doors below Secona. Resi-
ae m. eofner OF Fourth aad Perry Stfeeis op.
M shsw Fad baptist Church. ---@ =.
rapport, JunS 9TH lhj3
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

LUMBER Is CASH!
nuR books must be settled All unsettled ac-
~ counts taem on the 6rst day of May next will
be leftfor collection. NJ I'D Z 44t d Haf
BURNELL, GILLET & CO.
April 9, Is,6-dtf.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23
VOLUMEI.-NUMBER 90,

slavery men to Congress. We hope and cx-
pect that each section will send good men.
Each representative in Congress ought e,
and we trust will represent the wishes Of
hio constituents upon this and all other
questions. When the American party
comes to act in Congress upon the general
matters embraced in its creed, it will be q
unit When it comes to act upon the tar
i'll, Cuba, the currency, river and harbor
improvements, de-, it will divide; for there
are free traders and tariff men in the Amer
lean party; there are strict construction
lists and lati!udinarians; old Jackson men
and old Clay men, Wings, Democrats, and
Free Sellers in the order, and elected to
Congress and to be elected.
These being the facts, what use is there
of keeping up grand public deception P
one class of opponents claiming the Ameri-
can party to be in favor Of slavery, and
another claiming to be directly the oppo-
site. 1t is far better to state facts as they
arc
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23
Mr.. Wise taken Aback:

We have good authority for the correct
ness of the following anecdote
Mr.. Wise the Accomic Pilgrim, was ad-
dressing large assemblagc somewhere in
Virginia, tile other day, and in character
istic style abusing the Know-Nothings.
"1s there one of that secret traitorous
clan here present" he exclaimed, "ifso let
him show his face" No one rose. Voci-
ferrous cheering and shouting. Mr.. Wise
gathering fresh courage and vehemence,
"If there's Know Nothing IN the room,
I challenge him to stand up like man."
Congregation remain seated. Tremendous
applause and vociferation. Mr.. Wise, brim
full of gall and bitterness charging round.-
"Stand up, yelousy, goddess, christlessset,
stand up defy yei if there DO ono here
present!' An old gentleman in the rear
of the room slowly rises and blandly re-
marks, "Sam get upp' whereupOn two
thirds of the assembly sprang to theirfeet.
1t is said that Mr.. Wise was 50 confound4
ed by this unexpected result that he did
not resume his speech. Wilmington (N.
C.) Herald.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23
Be Cheerful.

Nothing helps man along in the world,
his toll and gliding even his
cares, so much as cheerfulness Not tho
cheerfuluess of a moment, caused perhaps
by good news received, or by "a streak Of
luck," but the constant flow of good hum
or, betokened by every word and every act
Some are naturally of cheerful disposition.
but it will not last them long in the ups
and downs of life, if they do mot cultivate
and constantly keep it in practice.
And those who have it not, may, little
by little, acquireit, if they will only seek
it determiuedly and energetically. Let
them watch every word and every action,
check every rising of anger, and, instead of
"croaking,' and looking blue, force up, as
it we're, the better feelings. Let them dwell
on the bright and sunny side of life, put
ting away that which is dark and gloomy.
What if they do, now and then, deceive
themselves with the sparkling vision? Are
they notjust as often agreeably disappointed
when they prophesy evil? Then why not
extract the drops of honey and leave the
gall? We have sorrow enough in this worlds
experience caused by realities There is
no need of adding to the cup by forbodings
of evil and manifestations Of i'll temper.
Who likes to look at or deal with the "blue"
the sour, or the long-faced?----Like begets
like, they say, and certainly cheerfalncss
begets cheerfulness---it is catching when
Systematically exhibited.
Kindness and generosity 60 hand-in-hand
with chcerfulness, helping along, and recci-
wing help from them, and noble trio they
arc! They give more peace and happiness
than those without them can believe. Cheer
fulnsss, The poor man has more oft, gen.
orally, than his rich neighbor. 1t is ac-
cesible to all, high or low, and all may OBJ
tain the benefits arising from it. Remem-
Der then, good reader, among all your duties
and pleasures, always be-BE CHEERFUL.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23
CHAPTER IT.

The ho]ydays had come, and Edith was
at home for the summer. How pleasant
were her anticipations of her joyous free
dom from dull books and the restraint of
school routine for months to come. The
next year she was to become a boarder in
a fashionable school in Philadelphia, and
her mother decided that the intervening
time should be spent with her needle, in
preparation for that event. Yes; how de-
lightful! so Edith thought, to sit in that
sociable room sewing, where the air was re-
dolent with perfume, and the sunshine
stole so coyly in through the vine-draped
windows, making shimmering and fantas-
tic figures on the highly polished and wax
ed floor of that peculiarly summer-room,
as the sweet south wind waved to and fro.
Oh! for her, with her yoangheart of hope,
the summer air, was so delightful when it
came through that window, where she
loved to sit gazing dreamily of lucid,
still morning, coming, too, laden with
sweets stolen from the dcwy flowers; and
then a glance at those feecy, shifting
CLOUDS in the blue sky-why twas better
to her than the fairy scenes of magic
lantern or gorgeous theatric spectacle.
And there, too, sat Lennard, quite do.
mesticated by this time. Notwithstand,
ing he thought it would be so very pleas.
ant to study in his room overlooking the
garden, he as regularly walked into the
parlor every morning with his book, unit
quite small library began to collect
Occasionally he would read favorite passa
ges from them to Edith, as she sat sewing
and, child as she was, looking into he
eyes for sympathy in his enthusiasm. Blu
far oftener would he be wandering into tn,
garden with her, selecting flowers; some
times holding the tangled skein, and tha
too, so intently, that often his dark BROW
locks were mingled with her golden ones
The peals of merry laughter ! GLOW mucl
amused they are,' repeated to herself Mrs
Morton but on entering and inquirin
what caused their merriment, twas to
little to frame into an answer. Any thin
-nothing-created laugh or smile wit
them, they were SO happy--so very haE
by. Nor was music's soft strains neglect
e. to glid the passing hours. There, i
!, the witching, summer twilight, still, sount
less, save the low melody gushing frol
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23

himself for the present to be spectator in
the world rather than actor, and in his day
dreams now weaving bright pictures for
the future--pictures in which he was to
play most conspicuous part. We will
not say but that vision also of dazzling
eyes, dancing ringlets, and wcman's light
form, constituted part of the reverics of
the listless and dreamy student.
The neat breakfast-parlor of Mrs. Nor
ton looked as fresh as herself as Charles
descended, the next morning, to that meal.
And there sat Edith in the old, deeply
cushioned chair, book in hand, coming
her morning task most zealously, but ever
and anon pushing her little foot out to a
kitten on the floor, as playful as herself,
who, with its eyes distended to a perfect
circle, sat watching it most sagely, and
then jumping quickly to catch it, in.'rotreat
so that the young girl would laugh most
merrily, and then again resume her book.
Charles watched her from the hall ere he
entered, for on his entrance she drew her.
self up most demurely, and cut the kittens
acquaintance instanter.
"May I assist you with your map-ques
tions, Miss Edith ?"
"No, thank you. have finished
studying them. Mother always insists
that if rise early I will learn twice as fast
and also be prepared to say them when the
bell rings"
81 know" said her mother, "she vii
be obliged to stop for llay every now and
then. Yes, truly, Edith, you are a sac
idler."
"Ah, mother but you should only SCI
me in school. Here there is so much tt
take up my attention. | mean I am obi
ged to kiss you, to tend the flowers, and
and play with pussy and here, forget
ting Mr.. Lennard, she caught up her lit
tie pet, and began smoothing its soft fu
with her white hand.
"For shame, Edith; will you always b
a child, Come, Mr.. Lennard, breakfas
is ready"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23

ing depths of her own, striving to hide
her feelings from those fondly searching
eyes. And Charles the lightning's
rapidity came into his mind the words Of
the poet:
"She loves me much, bee cause she hides it.
Love teaches cunning even to innocence;
And when he gets possession, his first work
Is to dig within the heart and there
Lie hid, and like a miser, in the dark
To feast alone"
"You will forget me long ere you come
back" was her answer to his reiterated
appeal. "Why need I, then, to answer"
And there was tear almost in the liquid
voice, as vision of what her life would
be, should such prove the truth, arose be-
fore her minds eye.
"Forget you Do you judge me from
yourself, Edith, when you say that?"
"Oh, no'' was the impulsive reply of
the young maiden, as she hastedly and un-
thoughtedIy now answered him. "Oh,
no indeed! But you, MIR. Lennard, are
going to Europe, and you will see there
so many, very many things and persons to
make you forget me-a school-glrl-an
ignorant child | was ashamed of myself
before you, to think l knew so little-so
very little, and you-why you will blush
for my ignorance, and thcn-how could
you love me Z"
How sweet were those tones, so full OF
heart-music that he, luxuriatlng in them,
hesitated to answer, that he might catch
even their echo; but at length came his
reply.
how can-how could l help it. You are
to me, Edith, more perfect than any hui
man being I ever dreamed of Or imagined;
so lovely, darling. that when you burst on
me first, in your young, pure loveliness, I
was almost in doubtif you, indeed, belong
ed to our dull earth. How could | love
YOU
"Whot a simple question yet, how
deep in its very simplicity and artlessness
Yes, Edith I always ask myself the same
question-how | could dare to love one Sc
like an angel. I will not suffer myself tc
search into my right-lcst say with truth
"Twore as well to love some bright particular
| And think to wed it." star
But, promise that you will love me-that
YOU will think ever of me; and that when
I return you will be my wife ?"
"You must ask mother, Ch-Mr. Len
nard | mean-Indeed, indeed | cannot
answer you for-do not laugh when tel
you-I am almost frightened when you ask
me such a question; though"-and here
the Young head, with its clustering, silker
ringlets, bent low as she whispered
'though I do love you now better thar
any one in the world. But, let us go tt
mother, now, Mr.. Lcnnard,' she quickl.
added, startled as it were, by her own con
fession; and springing lightly from him
as he attempted still to detain her wit!
his loving words, and almost nesting dowl
by he1 mothers side, like truant dow
returned, and yet, her heart beating witt
the fnllness of Joy at the sweet knowledg
she had thus gained-her eye lit up wit
the lore conned from the new page of tn
book in her life which she had then learnt
And Charles stood by her, even more elc
ouent in his silence than when he wooc
her beneath the shadOwy, old three.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23
rcoNcLUDED NEXT WEEK.

WIT OF AGERMAN LAwYER--A young
man of Nuremberg, whoha no fortune, re-
quested a lawyer, friend of his, to rec
ommend him to a family where there was
handsome daughter, who was to have a
large fortune.
The lawyer agreed. But the father of
the young lady, who loved money, i'm
mediatcly asked what property tho man
had?
The lawyer said he did not know, but
would inquire.
The next time he saw his friend, he as
ked him if he had and property at alp
"No," replied he.
"Well;" said the lawyer, "would you
suffer any one to cut off your nose, if they
would give you twenty thousand dollars fol
it"
"Not for the world" said he.
"It is vel" replied the lawyer, ~ hat
reasons for asking"
The next time he saw the girls father he
said-"I have inquired about the young
mans circumstances. He has indeed NJ
ready money, but he has a jewel for which
tony knowledge, he refused twenty thous
and dollars"
This induced the old man to consent L
the said marriage, which accordingly too
place; though it is said in the sequel tina
he shook lis head when he thought Of tn
jewel
.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23

parIfyOur sister, while engaged ina ten
der conversation with her lover. requests
you to bring her glass of water from an
adjoining, room, you can starton yourer
rand, but you need return.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23

pcA.. Philosophers say that "6gurcs can
not lio." This only shows philosophy is
but little acquainted with the uses to which
women put cotton and coffee bags
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-23

BsrGod hears the heart without words
but he never hears words without the
heart
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-05

The Provide ice Journal in CONNIE nting
upon the propositions now before Congress
to raise 5000 volunteers to commence war
of determination upon the Indian tribes, at
an expense of millions upon millions of dol
lars, suggests that few hundred thousand
dollars expended in blankets, seeds, agr-
cultural i'm ji inc n.s and other useful arti-
Giles, and dis tributed among the Indians by
honest agents, would accomplish more than
millions spent in hostile operations. The
J -urnal prefers for this work, half dozen
men whom it could select from the Friends
Yearly Meeting, properly supported than
the best army commanded by the best gen
erals that ever were armed against I e
poor Indians.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-05
Hon Henry A Wise.

In last Friday'ss issue we spoke very con
hdently of the defeat OF this gentleman, the
Democratic candidate for Governor of Vir-
enia, although having no apparent opposi-
tion.ss The Richmond (va9 Wig contains
the following specimen OF tall betting, and
vouches for the seriousness with which is
made, the gentleman being personal &C
quaintance. and having left his name at that
Office for any one disposed TO accept the bet.
We condemn this and all other modes OF
gambling, and now only give ii to show how
sanguiae the people Of Virginia are Of Mr.,
Wise's defeat
"lst. will bet any person (the money to
be deposited in the Exchange Bank of Vir-
Einia at Richmond) $4,000 that Henry A
Wise is not the next Governor of Virginia
ed r will deposit $4,000 against S4o,-
600 that be, Mr.. Wise, is beaten By ma
iority Of 5000 in the State.
ed. will deposit $4,000 against S4o
600 that he is beaten by majority Of 10000
votes.
"4,h win deposit $50 900 against Sa5,-
600 that within the next twenty years he
Oh. A. w } is not the Governor of this or
any other State or Territory Of North Amer
lea. R. S. B."
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-05

ISFAMous.-Dr. Ciolina informs Us that
while himself and family were attending
the funeral of Mr.. Evarsman on Monday,
stick Of wood charged with heavy load Of
powder, vas picked from his wood pile by a
small boy in whose charge he had left the
house, and put into the parlor stove. A
presentment Of evil induced the Dr.. to
hasten home from the funeral, and he ar
rived just in time to prevent the house,
with all it, contents, from being burned
In the explosion the stove blew upward and
forward, the iragma nts destroying pictures,
defacing' furnitere, &c. The fire had also
communicated to several articles, which
but for the timely arrival of the owner would
soon have been destroyed. The lad, we
believe, was not in the room at the time of
the explosion, or ifso, he escaped uniniured.
The stick Of wood is still sufficiently whole
to show the care which was taken to con-
summate most hellish purpose. When
II is known tha. Mrs. Ciolina is in the hab-
il of giving music lessons TO young ladies'
who visit her house at different hours OF the
day and evening, and that neither these nor
Mrs. c. could be the objects of so wicked
purpose, and yet might have fallen VIC
tins, the enormity OF the outrage will be
more fully realized. We are panied to re-
cord sucn an event, for it is both painful
and Notifying to reflect that we have
among us so bad and base man as the
perpetrator Of this wholesale murder
Should he escape detection, may he repent
Of his purpose, rejoice at his failure, and sin
no more.-Burl. I'll.