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Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

C Ii any of SaIa's boys had long faces at the
Democratic Mass Meeting on Saturday last, is
intImated by neighbor of the Democrat we
presume they were ca9sed by that sympathy
which high-toned, generous natures ever feel to-
wards those, even their enemies, who are in af-
Fiction and trouble 1t was upon the same prin-
cipe. that person who visits the house of mourn
ing naturally feels deep SORROW for the afflicted
inmates. and the lugubrous counteuances of our
Democratic friends, plainly indicated their distress
and tribulations.
The intimate knowledge which President
Pierce's Marshal, Mr. QuindIey, seems to have
of the secrets of the order, as displayed in his
Wool hat and Copperas breeches story" would
indicate that he at one time was worshipper OF
San,- We wonder if he has regular card Of
withdrawal
Our neishbo- intimates that SANS boys do
not flourish well with the Ladies' We Were led
to different conclusion from the fact that one OF
the speakers took occasion TO hit them rap over
the knuckies. by telling them they had TO business
with PolItIcs-that their place was at home tend
ing to Ltie matters there. He at least must have
thought different from neishbor anol we know
ourselves the case to be different for one of the
most beautiful of them present, expressed to us
her deep regret that Sam was not allowed to
reply, as she was certain that he was a much
handsouier individual than the speakers had rep
resented him.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

TExAs-EvANs ELEorED-Full returns
from the counties composing the Eastern
Congressional District Of Texas, show the
election of L. D. EVANS, American, by a
majority of 296 votes over his opponent,
Ward
Pease is elected Governor, but it is yet
in doubt whether lowers, American, or
Runnels, Democrat, is elected Lieut.. Gov
ernor. The Clarksville Messenger" states
that the majority of the American born cit
liens of Texas, arc Of the American party,
and that the opposition elected their Govern
Or by the aid of the foreign vote. In the
Western district of Texas there are large
number of foreigners.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

Mr.. j. E. THomPsoN, of Georgia, re-
Gently visited, with his family. Ft. Edwards,
New York, with his favorite family slave,
EMILY. He was cited to appear before
Judge GIBSON, and ordered to produce the
slave. which he did. He argued that the
girl was not restrained, and that she had
been informed before starting that she would
slave on being appealed to, confirmed all this,
and said she did not wish to leave her mas
ter and mistress Thereupon the writ was
discharged and we presume she is still there
with her real friends.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

ROEBISG THE MAIL-IEA SuooT, Post Master
at Lions Beard. Sewer county, Ark, was arrest
ed last week, by Col Hays, agent cf the Post Of
fice Department, on the charge of having at dif-
ferent periods abstracted money from letters pas
sing through his Office. He was examined be fore
magistrate, and the charge being fully sustained.
was ordered to give bond 10 appear before the
United States District Court Falling to furnish
the required security. he placed in the charge
OF the deputy U. s. Marshal to be conducted to
the JAN at Van Buren, but made his escape from
that officer the first night after he started He
had not, at last accounts, been retaken
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

TORCH LIGHT PRoCEsSIoN--The Sons
of Temperance of this place, had torch
hght procession on Saturday night last,
which presented a very beautiful appear
ance. They marched to the Methodist
Church. where an appropriate address wa:
delivered by the Rev. Mr. YOUNG. The
Sons of Temperance are very nurerous
body here, and have been the means of doing
much good towards the abatement of drunk
enness in our town. We hope they viii
continue to prosper like the green bay
tree"
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

HE MEMPHIS BULLETIS.-We have received
the Memphis Morning Bulletin, the first number
OF which was issued on the LIST inst The aBuI-
Ietin" is published daily-tri- weekly, and week
ly, by the Memphis Typographical Association,
and is edited by J. H. McMAHox, Esq, who, for
a number of years. was editor of the Eagle and
Enquirer. The Bulletin" under his supervision
and Editorial control. will occupy prominent
position before the public Terms-DaiIy SO.
Tri-weekly. s5-weekly, to single subscribers
So, and in Clubs of ten, s., so per annum.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12
Yours truly.

Lieut.. Maury proposes, in the America n
Farmer, to establish uniform system of
observations on land throughout the United
States, with a view of enhancing agricultu-
raj and sanitary interests, similar TO that he
established some time since at sea, for the
benefit of commerce and navigation He
proposes TO furn ish, under government au-
thority, blank forms for the observations, to
one or more farmers or others in every
county in the Union, and in other countries
that will cooperate with him. 1t will re-
quire but little time or tr ouble to make the
observations and report them to Mr.. Mau-
ry.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

MONTHLIEs--FRANK LESLIE's Nesc York Jour
nal Of LferGfnTe, SeeI'ce aud Art, for September
has been received 1t is one of the cheapest as
well as most interesting MonthIes in the United
States-pTice 81 per annum-also-
FRANK LEsLIEs Ladies GG-effc Of PGTEs, Londcr,
and NeSc YORK fashions. This Journal contains
plates, descriptions and diagrams OF the latest
styles of Dresses MantiiIa's Bonnets. Canes. etc.
and piece of new Music in each number-price
s3 per annum-address Frank Leslie -. Spruce
street, New York
AETHUR's HOME MAGAZINE for September is
also on our table This Monthly periodical con-
tains variety of interesting matter-is appropri-
ateiy illustrated, and is furnished at 50 per annum
--address-T. s. Arthur & Co. Philadelphia.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

FAMINE IN UTAH-The last advices from
Utah give sad accounts Of the ravages of the
grasshoppers in Salt Lake Valley In Utah
the only crop raised worth naming is wheat.
and this crop has been entirely cut off by
these insects. which have CONC up over the
land like the crowds of locusts which make
so terrible figure in the description of the
Hebrew prophets y well informed resi-
dent, who was formerly speaker of the low
er branch of the Utah Legislature, writing
from Salt Lake City, on the 1st of June,
says that the wheat crop, and everything
else that can be nibbed by grasshoppers.
have vanished Ike the 'baseless fabric of a
vision After vanquishing the crops, they
make war upon the forests, strawberries and
nurseries" There will not be enough wheat
raised for seed. As represented. there is
no surplus food on hand from last year
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

APPOINTMENTS BY THE President
Thomas A. Hendricks, of Indiana, to be
Commissioner of the General Land Otlce,
in the place of John Wilson, removed.
Josiah Minot, of N. H., to be COmmls-
sioner of Pensions, in the place of Loren T.
Waldo, resigned.
Murray Mcdonnell, of Ill, to be tliln
Auditor of the Treasury, in the place Of I 90
siah Minot, appointed Commissioner OF zen
sions.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

Rev. DR.. l.. PIERCE, of Georgia, has
written letter to the Southern Recorder,
in which he takes ground in favor of the
American movement. He says that we
have opened the door of immigratioa too
wide. and that it is necessary to close it up
little. DIR, PIERCE is the leading Metho-
dist divine of Georgia.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

The DEATH PENALTY IN KANsAs.-Bills
atfxing the penalty Of death to all attempts
to interfere with or entice away slaves, and
also the importing or Introduction into the
Territory Of any abolition document tend
ing to incite slaves to rebellion against au-
thority, have passed the Kansas Legisla-
turc
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

JOHN GILMAN, a citizen of EzeeF
jefferson county, N. Y, who was On'
of the unfortunate ''sympathizers III IL,
Canada revolt of 1888, taken prisoner 'D'
sent to British penal colony, returned " "
his family recently, after an absence o. i
years
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

10 We had the pleasure. last week. Of
greeting our contemporary of the Little
Rock True Democrat, R., Il. JOHNSON,
Esq, who visited our town, and was pre-
sent at the democratic barbecue. Mr.. JOHN.
SON was accompanied by Maj GREER. See,
retary of State We trust both gentlemen
enjoyed their visit. and extended their. ac
quaintance among the numerous friends they
met on that OCCASION
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

The free negroes of New York are up
for Convention at Troy on the 18th prOA'
the object of which is to adopt measures u
obtain from the Legislature of that STATE
the abolition of the civil disabilities OF all
ebony individuals in the State.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12
TIE TELEGRAPH.
ASHIN GTON.
WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 3: IL. 1855.

70 As cur neighbor of the Democrat
is, doubtless, now satisfied of the truth of
our statement, that members of the Amcri-
can organization did sign the call for the
Democratic Mass Meeting. which came off
on Saturday last. We think as an act of jus
tice to us, he should state the fact.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

The Wings of Vermont have nominated
John Wheeler for Governor and Isaac T.
Wright for Lit Gov.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

The Wings Of the State Of New York
have been invited to coalesce with The RE
publlcans," which invitation has been de-
eiined. The Republicans are composed
of the seeding Know Nothings, Abolition
Wings. and Freesoil Democrats.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

The census returns in New York show
that the estimates respecting the increase
of the population Of the city. and of the
State. have been wide of the mark. 1t is
now probable that the population of the city
win not exceed $4,000, and of the State
3.50O.O0O
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

Gov. MErcALF, of Ky, one of the 'fgr5 o,3
men of the State, and named there -, !,
Stone Hammer" has come out gO0a ''N
strong for tho American party.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

The present population of Chicago is =,
500-last November it was gu, lfV
crease in seven months q 600.
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

The official majority OF Gov AIorehead in
Kent uCky is 1903,
Washington telegraph., 1855-09-12

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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05
RAnE PLa,r.-The Cincinnati CONNIE

RARE PLAsT.-The Cincinnati CONNER
cial of the 26th inst, contains the following
account of q rare plant, exhibited at the
Horticultural exhibition recently held in
that city. The Commercial says:
"On ore of the tables is model of
"Castle Clare" ireland, the handiwork OF
Mr. Edward Kelly. Il is much admired.
At the stand on which this castle 10 placed,
is one Of the most wonderful plants in the
vegetable kiHgdom, but one, which from its
plain unos;entatious appearance, will be
apt TO be passed by unnoticed, unless most
particular attention is attracted to il. The
spectator sees two glass dishes, in one Of
which is little roll Of dried and withered
leaves, and in the other, floating upon the
top of some water, a perfect plant, unfolded
and expended. There is more Of the strange
and wonderful in these two little unobstrus-
i've plants, than of any other on exhibition.
Both are specimens Of the Anissatica hiero-
ehantina or Rose of Jericho. This plant
is native of the desert plains Of Arabia,
and in the form Of the withered specimen.
lie blown about the arid sands for years, un-
Ill it happens to strike a'moist place, when
il takes root, expands its leaves, as exhibit
ed in the second specimen, and terminates.
The plants exhibited were brought from
Calcutta by Doctor Watts, and presented to
the Society. We are informed that until
las. evening, they have been in the dried
condition above described, for twenty-three
years"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05
The advantages Of litigation are iIlus,r

The advantages Of litigation are illustrs-
ted in The case of a school district in Cor
nish, n. H.. against Ariel C1mings for the
recovery Of the value of an old broken box
stove, worth, probable. from so to IS cents.
The Court of Common Pleas, at Newport.
last week gave verdict ia favor of the
District, giving si.3l damages. The vei-
dict carries with it taxable costs amounting
in al 10 more than $500, to say nothing Of
the amour. expended, which cannot be tax
ed 10 the defeated party.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05

HEALTH OF The CfrY.-The morta lily
Of our city last week was reduced to sum
total Of 1916, which for . population, we dare
cay. Of az least $50 900 people, [notwiih-
standing the summer census,l speaks well
for the heelthness Of New York at this
time. Il il particularly q matter of copgrat-
ulstion, in view Of the vast number of
strangers now among ps, upon business or
pleasure, or both. We are in the mids. of
our fall eanpsign Of merchandising and
tmasemehts. and with unexampled crops,
remarkable exemption from epdemics and
diseases Of sll kinds, returning confidence
in the money market, &C., &c, we may
cestainly count upon brilliant season and
"a good time comIng."-y. y. Herald,
!S.pi. e7E.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05

THE GRAvE OF FRAxKLIS.--Gfeat and
wide spread as is the fame Of the Printer
Philosopher" and proud as the people of
Philadelphia are of their illustrious towns
man, we doubt much il one in a hundred OF
the present generation of Philadelphans
have ever seen his tomb. Thousands pass
daily within few feet Of the spot where his
ashes, and these Of his wife repose, without
being conscious of the fact. or, It aware OF
it, unable to obtain a glimpse OF the grave.
The bones Of the lightning-tamer he
within very short distance Of Arch street.
In the Northeast corner Of Christ Church
graveyard, al Fifth and Arch street. AS Is
generally known, the spot is marked BY a
Slab Of marble, which is almost level with
the earth, and which bears the simple H.
scription:
..BenJanin and Deborah franklin"
II the wall at this point was removed,
and neat iron railing was erected IN Its
stead, every passer BY would be afforded
the qualification of seeing the grave; gra-
tification now very difficult to obtain.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05

A curious question for the lawyers has
arisen in London. A lady was courted BY a
gentleman, who proposed TO marry her, and
was accepted. But he didn't fulfill his
promise, and she sued him for the breach.
II turned out, however, that he couldn't
mary her because he had a wife living at
the time. In answer TO the suit, he says
.Barkis is wilin', but the law WON'T allow
it," aud the lady can only demand a fulfill
ment Of his engagement by an act contra
homo mores The question then arises,
"What damage has the lady sustained in
not being married to married man =
There is sub,lety of casuistry suggested
By this, which the Chief Baron himself did
not like to encounter, and an arbitration
was recommended. II is nut which a
Philadelphia lawyer might perhaps be able
to crack.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05
origin Of IL. Name, Of states /.

Maine was so called as early as 1898;
from Maine in France, of which Henrietta
Maria, Queen Of England, was at that time
proprietor. & &C. Ia
NewsHampshirc wss tho naas given to
the territory conveyed BY the Plymouth
Company to Captain Jehn Mason, BY patent,
Nov. tn, 1929, with reference 20 the pa
,entee. who WIS Governor Of Portsmouth,;
in Hampshire, England.
Vermont was so called by the inhabitants
in their declaration of Independence, Jan.
10th, l777, from the French, rerd ,aont, three
Green mountains.
Massachusetts was so called FROM Mas
sGthusetss Bay, and that from the Masss-
chuse,ls tribe Of Indians in the neighbor-
hood OF Boston. The tribe is thought 10
have derived It's name from the Blue Hills
of Milton. III had learnt" says Roger
Williams, shat the Massachusetts was SO
called from the Blue Hills"
Rhode Island was so called in 1864. in
reference to the Island of Rhodes in the
Mediterranean.
Connecticut was so called from the In
dian name OF its principal river. Connecti-
cut is 4 Mocheakanneew word. signiiying
long riesr.
New York was SO called in 1864, in re-
ference TO the Duke of York and Albany,
to whom the territory was granted by tAe
King of England.
New Jersey was SO called in 1864, from
the Island of Jersey, on the cost OF France,
the residence of the family of Sir George
Carteret, to whom the territory was grant
ed. se
Pennsylvania was so called in 1851, after
William Penn.
| Delaware was so called in 1903, from
Delaware Bay. on hich il lies, and which
received its name from Lord de la War,
who died in this bay. -
MARYLAND was so called in honor OF Hen
rie,ta Maria, Queen Of Charles L., in his
patent TO Lord Baltimore. June 80, l632.
Virginia was so called in 1884, after Eli
zabe,h, the virgin Queen Of England.
Carolina was SO called by the French in
1916, in honor of King Charles IN, Of
France.
Georgia ives so called in 1872, in honor
OF King George Ill.
Alabama was so called in 1914, from It's
principal river.
Mississippi was SO called in $500, from
its western boundary. Mississippi is said TO
denote the rkols rirer, lie. the river formed
by the union of many.
Louisiana was SO calledi in homer OF LOUIS
XIV. of France.
Tennessee was so called in 1876, from
its principal river. The word Ten-asse is
said to signify CURED spoon
Kentucky was so called in 1872, from its
principal river.
Illinois wts so called in 1909, from its
principal riyer. The word is said to signi-
n the riuer Of men.
Indiana was so called in 1909, from the
American Indians.
Ohio was SO called in 1902, from its
southern boundary.
Missouri was SO called in 1912, from It's
principal river.
Michigan was so called in 1925, from the
lake on its border.
Arkansas was so called in 1912, from its
principal river.
Florida was so called by Juan Ponce de
Leon in 1879, because it was discovered on
Easter Sunday; in Spanish PascaI Florida
Columbia was so called in reference to
Columbus.
Wisconsin was so called from its prin-
cipal river.
iowa was so called from its principal
river.
Oregon was SO called from its principal
river.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05
Che DAILY e5a5cttt,
AarsE u sAN DEsss. eassor.
psv.n,sr,. yr,laas. october !, iss%


r.,, sT,.,. ..nsr ;.a,r ,ho.> an.
~ Ps'p'e
gagged IN agriculture nave frequently oeea
subjected 10 imposition from men pFsieni-
mo to be agents OF old established nurse
~. ,.,mca ~ n,aa ,hsn, !.
4. IN.
cseaee -ssf.sues se's ~o''a.sss uss'
guard against this evsi tac Fruit lonven-
"tion assembled at Burlington last week
~. s,l,..;o .s,ar, which ,h,v re-
'""es az 49,
quest every paper Ia sae "o' -" y sor..
The lommNtee apfoah'ed " 'hqna1 'u. e
the practices OF tree pediers respectfully te-
port:
That the evil complained OF seems 20 DC
very extensive. II Is wei understood that
individuals are travelling the country, ~ eV-
cry direction, processing 70 . The agents o.
extensive nursery establishments 81 inc
East, when in fact no such establishments
Ne represented BY them are 10 eS stchce.,-
Weare informed that person mas "Aae
extensive sales IN Bureau coanty, III, VINO
represeated himself TO De the agent OF thase
g. CO., Rochester, N. T.. where Messss.
Barry aad Frost assure us no such nursery
men are TO be found. IL IS also reported
that pretended agent OF Eawahsel q
Barry is travelling through iihnois seshns
trees. Mr. Barry has given the most posi-
tive as su.ance that the firm have no travel
ing agent in that State II : also report.
ed that agents OF the "6en e<Ree NaFse,y,
three miles from koehestsr, are seimag
trees throughout Illinois ana Iowa. We
are well satisfied from good auinori'y Una.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05

SEvEs STATES IN PILE.-Passing
Ward e. Doggett's Boot and Shoe store,
on Water street yesterday morning. we OBJ
served packages lying on the walk, ready
for shipment, directed to dealers in Illinois.
Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota. Missouri.
Michigan and Indiana-all the sales of
Thursday. Seven States in pile. Who
shail ssy that Chicago is not Metropolital!
-Chicago Tribune.
The great secret of the sue cess Of that
firm is found in their extensive advertising.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05

FATAL ARRAY AT HELENA. (Arkansas.)
The Evening News learns, by private note
from the postmaster at Helena, that re-
contre occurred in that place on Saturday
between Mr.. g. X. Underwood, editor OF
the Shield, and Mr. M. Cleveland, editor
of the Star, in which the former was NOR
tally and the latter dangerously wounded.
The difficulty grew out of newspaper con-
troversy. The combatan's used pistols and
knives Mr.. Underwood was understood
to be dying when the postmaster wrote
Memphis Bulletin.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05

A New GAME uPos TRAvELERs.-A
now game is being prac'iced upon travellers,
and not without success. The last easelof
the kind occurred at Cleveland. A person
accused fel!ow-,rayeler of picking his
pocket on the cars. Upon the arrival of
the train police officer (oogus) arrested
him and took him TO police courtroom
(slso bogus, where examination was defer
red till morning upon the defendants ieav-
ing 500 as security, as be had no friends
10 sign bond, The 500 is dead loss.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05

THE MINNESOTA PlNERiEs.-The editor
the Alton Courier has seen letter to
Messrs. Weston, Miner e. Co., Of that city,
written from Necedah, Adams County,
Wisconsin, dated September 2ls', which
states that there has been great rise IN
the Wisconsin River, amply sufficient TO
float down the immense quantities Of lum-
Der which have been blocked in there for
sew eral months past, and that large arrivals
may be expected in short time.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-10-05

A daughter of Gen. Nathaniel Greene. OF
Revolutionary memory, is now living IN
MARSHALL County, Miss. Her name is Mrs.
Cornelis L. Lit,leield, aged 10. She gives
an account of Stewards famous likeness of
Washington. So perfect was the likeness.
tina, entering the painters studio one morn
ing, and seeing trehec,ed from glass,
she mistook it for the original, and cur,isied
TO il, which pleased the painter hugely.