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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
End o, the Cutaa Expedition

we ind IN the Baltimore Sun Of Thurs
!-eorrobrated by articles in other pa.
s-ihe following alleged abandonment
Iae late FePuted Cuban expedition
ED oFrrE QuIrMAS EXPEDITION Iii
l''1 mat al meeting THE Cuban Ju ia,
a. New Orleans on the 29th ultimo,
W. JOHN A. QUlTHAs handed in his re-
suaNon as Commander in Chief of the ex-
-'oh which has been so long organized
'0s, cuba, All ofthe American officers
"em commIss ons in this Quitman
!! nave also resigned, and the cause of
~ va Is how IN the hands Of the Junla.
''' authority for this statement is not
'vsFu Out It Is.reniered very probable by
"'"e encouragement which has been
81 10 The expedition a, home or abroad.
A' INST place, our Executive Govern.
"'no' only showed no favor to the Os-
'cNcme acquisition. but still less to
',''o designs on the island, which j,
'! oehounced and menaced with all
F,"'''les of,he law, In the next place,
''0''' Oh The last night Of their late
VII refused to countenance a repeal OF
,'"s'''y laws; and; thirdly, and perhaps
"' iea't Encouragement was, Gen.
~" nad placed the island in such a
- Az - u''ence, and was prepared to give
"0uS.eFo expedition SO warm reception
>, '"OeF The enterprise as doubtful in
a.. ''Hess US its success. With so
"'''oofasements, therefore, we think
bo, T0oanie that the statement copied
&oa :, "ue, and that we may consider
p,o.. occupation" as gone--for the
''n' at lenst.--Nat, Intel.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
: LOCAL MATTERS.


we regret to learn that John Solo
/ ..or, formerly citizen Of this place, wa
sulsd bv the falling of tree, near Andrew
/ ,..tson county, He was cutting The tree
nd. as is supposed, not noticing the dlree
on in which it was falling was struck BY
it and killed.
The davenport commenced he
,,rular ferry trips yesterday morning
90 h.. attracted great deal OF attention
"a the opinion, generally, is that she de-
III the commentator which we be.
slowed upon her in our former notice
In addition TO the Injuries and deli
.,ies which they already have on hand,
&w,,,,ven l. Parker have just received, by
.,,s,. barrel Of fresh Pine Apples
EErh,se who are fond Of this delicacy will
ava n cal soon, as il goes of rapidly.
Yesterday morning, two obstinate
,,s. took into their heads to run off with
4. wagon to which they were attached.
EThey had however, sense enough to run IN
.raight direction, and no injury was done
: themselves or any thing else,
D. ring the two preceding days and
,iyi,s. we have had number OF refreshing
]. MYERS. which have sprinkled the stree Is"
nd given other equally desirable aid to the
ege,sble world,
-on Saturday last, German named
kylliam Hahneman, killed himself by cut
his throat with a case-knfe. The YER
e. d! the Coroner's inquest was that be
sa. under mental arrangement III the
ne.
We understand that Mr.. Gillette, is
ON engaged in getting up photographic
New II Davenport, aud it is the intention
NJ, G. to gives correct view of the city
i now appears; including correct
a u the business locaiions,-and from
known qualifications, We doubt not that
vii wUrk creditable 10 inselt and bene-
al 10 the city, The drawing will m k IA
i4re that VII be an ornament to the par
.s4dtb coagtag.room,--a4d wtAe Elk
Ar. Gillette the patronage Of our c'ti-
rs TIE ihogra Ii viii be ready in about
zee weeks.
Our readers will notice, By the ad-
Hssment in another column, that the
4abarl Brothers give their first mt r
umeu,, this evening
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
CLIMATICAL.

II ,yn,,I hardly ocpur tn nns whnsa At
,oo,i,.,, ma ,,,, b..p c,Il.d >, he tact ,hat
1,t,.,,ar.,, IN I,,it,J,. h.,,y.,n CaIsn,
ia i.,iro ho,h ia ilInn,a 4 .ousIto H.
,,,tI,a,cnr,. "a ,ysen H,st,n aud ~, York
-rs,,r,I N5s.a,Lu..t,s I'M Sutb4rn
y,r,,.1;, ", .,ch !. The ease Ilnnn.
.,r.,rb4s ,l,ra,oh five and inf decree,
IN, Nartp "a s,,oth-- presa,,,ipn ,uen ,,fse-
Gnsof climate ,ud diversity N product,on
o,har st,tai,tb.,tn can h.,st
Al Caro- tnh.crn ro,to,, and hrmo nre
o,t,.,r.tn M. s,,l. ana au t,urtsh and ma.
i,y,. m n.,,ect,,r. Al GaIena and Wan,
al .,ne,t and tha a, h,r carp,ls that de-
~, m .n,,yy and ,r,st 81. the o,eat and
o1Iy .ranl..
4, or, ,vbils we ofthe North are sbiy.
ar,n., ,he inf,n4nre of the fierce Win.
a.. ,,n,H., in mrs ona wnol,ns-
crou.d,ng .around conf fires and wondedng
when,h,s Gaia wi / ..te,up"-the LADIES' u
c., ara .ar,,Is,,., ,h.'r siIks a,td Snm.
n.y., So, IN HI r7,.n s,reet When in
Cht.aan az ..rv .h;oL in ,be wall. and win.
.,,,n, I ..'',, o.r. ,ha doors ,,a
800 ~" 5ans RI Ca;ro ,brnwn wide onau
y, "'" 800 ~, ;n.1,ino Ia halmv hreaz.
y, W Nv ~ So. s. abo, we ~ no
y, !, tne sPI'ns' 10 s'o"' Ia t,o.S 'ne
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
A yoies .rom the South.

W e1py from late number Of the Mo
Il Tribune, the following article relating
Kansas, iJr the purpose Of showing how
b. oyk al this matter 10 the southern ca
atty Of our country
E'.Thc telegraph news states that the PEG.
y OF kiasas have issued u proclamation
] .aFiug the present Governor OF that ter
)pry Incompetent, aud ordering the cleo
% Vi ptEsJu IN iIis stead.
Hone OF the Kansas papers recently con
u i! tls following Fasag aph:
Il ihtrtis feeling rising IN tie Territory
las';he GJsernos that only his absence
D pf'Tent general outbreak. Revosu-
r. Is IN every mouth; ard II the President
persists IN forcing Reeder spun Us
% only knows wha,tne conscq renee viii
We hope, we pray, that We will lie
pred the necessity OF such desperate
ssurts; but If We are left tn" alternative
living under despotic government, or Of
fo5sJng more honorable mode o. freeing
ffssAes, sc are plain to admit that We
lsl Oh hose the latter course, 10 the Ian
lge 0! Patrick Henp CIV. y. liberty
sge Us DEATH
10 opposition is natural. Governor
'ed' r lSa thorough anti.siay, u man, and
p e&a ted an undue zeal in opposition
The sentiments eli the people Of the ter
10y He Is the pet Of The abolition assoc
(asi9ns al the north which are sending to
(snsas emgrants to control it for northern
fTposes and has on all occasions exhibited
l'''al Disregard Of the desires Of the peo-
r. MS appointment was one OF the blum
10 OF the Ad ninislration, which, as will
seen BY the telegraph news, is likely TO
corrected in summary and irregular
)aaHtr."
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
WAY,y, PAPER

w + have lust received second lot of Wall Paper
w and Borders direct from the Manufacturers in
New York and We have now on hand 1000 Rolls OF
various PATTERNS We will SO receive IN few day s
by Railroad another large lot ofdO0 Rolls, making
stock atnnant 10000 Rolls Of $50 patterns. To
persons intending paper their houses this spring.
ed say that being The Agents of one OF the lar
gest Mapnfaetnriesin New YORK we are preparedIto
furnish Wall Paper and Borders al Factory prices
vita The addition ofireight
For Tie convenience VI our ct.tomrr' IN davenport
have samples ~ all all Paper and Borders At
our BOOK stand IN the Post Office, whore they eau
make elections ard leave Their orders give call
we ~ give sal Isfactiou To a \ purchasers.
NARREN RHAWS.
Baoss aud sstioHers and dealers IN Wall Pa
pIr Post ONCE. Davenport. Illinois ST.. Rock lSiapd
Marc. dtf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
Dy NATHAN III. PARKER,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

Published by KEEN & LEE, Chicago, Ill.
The above work is in press. and will be Issued
about The Tsl Of june orders be addressed 10 the
author. at Davenport, or the Publishers, Chicago.
AuEsTs NAMED 70 rs or 81 reliable and eHer-
ratic Young men. who will thoroughly canvass this
stat, for subscriptions, rare opportunity is offered
Apply Ia person or by mail, with recommendations,
TO u. II. PaRKER, DaVenpoTt-s
m sNew spalels IN this State publishing the above
adj erti.emeAi aud caf attention TO the work ed-
todali, viii be enttied toa copy Of tbs work soon
issued.
Apl. 23d d. I'm y en-.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
IOWA AS IT is In 1855;
A Gazetteer for Citizens, 6 Handbook for I'm
migrants.

EMBRACING fun description ofthc State Of | o'ra
L-her Agricultural and Neurological character her
Waite r-cuarses, Timber lands, soli and Climate; the
vari8gs railroad Lines being built and those pro-
ie ted with ,hc distances from station 10 station.
each; numb n aud condition Of Churches, schools
and Is shsyolent Societies IA each County. Popula-
ton and business statistics Of the most Import nj
CaIss and Towns; Information for the Immigrant
respecting the selection, entry. and cultivation OF
prr soil; isl Of the uHentcred han Ia in the State
Tables Of distances all the stage routes through
the state. &c, DC. Accompanied BY the latest and
most Authentic Map OF the State, and illustrated
with number Of landscapes and olh,r views.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
Wall Paper

lust received and opening at the old stand No
lie airc Block large and we'll selected lot OF the
above named article. saitabis FIR Halls and RIomss
prsing great variety Of patterns, also Border,
to match. Prices to suit the times.
w. u. HOLMES and Co.
Davenport, 3rd May, 1855. 3mths.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22

PHoExIx.LIKE.-The Rock Island Depot
which was burned down on Friday afternoon
last had on Saturday evening appeared
again nearly ready to commence business
! is Monday morning. This is the smartest
job that has been done in this city for some
time Chicago DfmoeYat
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22

Mr.. Saunders, of Mt. Pleasant, has re-
signed the Presidency of the Burlington
and Missouri River Railroad, and J. c.,
Hall has been elected in his stead.-- Cats
Oily.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
MRS. III. KREBs.
NOTICE!

| HAVING sold ont my Stove establishment an
L now desirsGs of settling mp a accounts; | here
notify all men owing either 10y nnts or boot ac-
count 10 call and settle By the 10th day May, not
paid by that tims they viii be put 10 the hands the
constable for collection. On notes not due will
make a liberal discount.
Also, all persons having Gains against viii
bring them In and receive payment
II. WiCKERSHAM.
Nav |. Iss5-3ydw4t
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22

There are said to BIO in Illinois at least
venty per cent. more acres IN wheat al
the present tine than in any previous year,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
10000 Rolls Wall Paper, etc.
STOCK OF NEW PATTERNS!

1usr opened direct from the largest Factories Of
Philadelphia and New York, large assortment OF
Wall Papers IN qualities for Rooms, iiaIis&c.; com
prsiug great variety Of new patterns, selected eN
pro>ts our trade by the subscriber, and for sale
al Eastern prices for Cash only, viz.
Good Common all PEper only ten Gents per roll /;
Fine do do l2} do
FNtrs do do is %
Best Medium do 20
Good Glazed and saiiGed, IS DO
Fine DO 30 do
Extra qualities do IS to IS do
Bordcrs in great variety for Cheap and Fine papers
Fine Bord Prints, aced Green and Marble do
Wide Curtain Papers;
Plain Glazed and G rrcn, Blue and Figured;
AT the IOWA BOOK ROOMS, No 80 Brady Street
between 2nd aud ID sts., Davenport Iowa.
9TH mo % If. ELI ADAMS, Agent
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
Received at No 1 lie Claire Block

Received at No lie Claire Block,
Harper's Magazine for May.
Putnam's do do
Graham's do do
Godey's Lady's do
AIso New Publications
Summer Land, Southern Tale;
tastl. Builders;
Thelnitihls,
Kansas and Ncbraska-by Hale;
Life OF Scwari-by Geo. Il Baker;
The Slave OF the Lamp--by North
Nay Jrd W. IL. HOLM q Co,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22

Eseks tn. continues stationary. For two
hehcs w mas not been a variation of six
Is, oiah, weather fine. Had a f,ne shower
IA d. which laid the dus, and no doub,
, day ,rs oF p considerable benefit. Arrivals
Ethe, 5n, mi 'ew' and business on the wharf
|veu.-M Nothing further from the upper
br ". Louis Neus, l6M.
c,I ~, enterprise humbugs hs, extended
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
COPPERsMITH AND PLUMBER.

THE subscriber Is now prepared to do ali kinds Of
Copper work. Plumbing, Roofing, 4 6 ais gen
era JoIbhg business vi every description connerte1
with the FIN. Copper aud Sheet iron business. Steve
Pipe, Sheet Zilc, Lead Pipe. Sheet Lead, Sheet Cop
per, BathiHg Tubs, Pumps, etc. etc; furnished al all
times on the most reasonable terms and ut short
tee.
House Gutter and spouting made to order All
work warranted 0i Iron. Copper AID Lead wanted
and taken In exchange Tor work.
pavenport, Api7 I, le5j-dly }. II DEIONT.
Perry 81. between ID u 50.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
For Sale.

glfs feet Of land. fronting on end street and the
49, river. suitable for site for Mil, or Man
ufactaring Establishment. Apply To
May lsl ls55-u COOK q SARGENT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
FARM FOR SALE.
Unimproved Land.
llua HUI Cemarcry,

MOSES H0CGHloA has besn appointed Sexton
vi Tor said Cemetery. plat of The grounds can
Toe at Israel Halls shop For further intorma-
ton apply 10 |. Hall OF 10
May 10. A C. FULTON.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
100000 Feet

- REASONED Fioorng--paned and natched-ofsu
- pgrior qualil! for sale by
BURNELL, GILLET a CO.
Nav 3u
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
Books 4 Stationery /.
VOYAGES, TRAVELS, &c.

VuIAuES, IhAVELB, &C.
Sea and Sailor, by Cotton, 81 90
Deck do Port, !" do 90
Ship do shore, - do ! on
Three Years In California do 25
Summer Cruise u, the MEDITERRANEAN, by Willis 90
Captain Canal, an African SLAYER, IS
Swell Life at Sea, 90
Salt Water Bubbles, by Mariingae, ] 90
Runn Sketches of Men and Places,
by Geo. Cor way, the ojibewa. Chief, ! 90
Travels among the Indians, by Mckinney, 90
What saw In California by Bryant, to
California and Oregon Trail. Park man's, IS
Exploring Expedition to Oregon, Hines, co
freinont's do California do IS
Caiiforuia--Bstory from its discovery Csprons IS
Life the Plains and ut the Diggings, N
Kansas and Nebraska, IS
From Ter Life 10 the South West, 90
Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life, Is
ATTHE IOWA BOOK ROOMS,
No SO Brady, bet. I'd and Sd Streets,
Davenport, Iowa.
5mo 9th n ELI ADAMS, Agent.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
TO HEADS OF FAMILIES.

TO HEADS OF FAMILIES.
t'Eare nov prepared 70 suppl. f4HtiIes with the
folIosin= articles, which We 10 give
sati siac TONY arGBs kinds II
Tea, Coffee, sugar, Syrup,
A9Iasses, soaps. Confectionery, s
Nuts, Elavorirg Extracts,
Ord. FTuitaHd GaTeeH Seeds.
-ALSG--ta
Prepd Cocoa, Puly'd saIeratus.
G Tartar, Yeast Powder,
C. Soda, Sal Soda,
Futmegs, Mace,
Whole and Allspice
nd,Cianamoa. Pepper 4 Ginger,
FlekIes, FeppersaIGe,
Tomato ketehup, Vinegar,
Mustard, Rice,
Table and Dairy Citron. Currants,
Salt. Raisius Fips
Shaker Preserves, Lemon syrup,
Sage. Macafoni, Fiekled front,
Vermieelli, White Fish,
Mackerei. Ced FISH t&
Smoked Herring, spelm, Star and
W ale & Lard GILL Talow Candles,
lard. BceSwaN, ApeTmLe ell lndigo. Fig Rue, eop-
pcras Glue b!tr0i, Alum, Satpetre, Berax, Starsh,
ls0-ia. bsd Cords. Clothes and PloE Lines Flour.
Corn Meal, wooden and Store Wsre. Nails. Sc, ke.
HAWKES. h DAY.
Anl2h, - Front s., I'd door east OF Main.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
Bacon
Grass Seed ,

TIMOTHY, Clover, Ped Tops, Blue and Orchard
L Grass Seed, constantly Of hand and for sale by
JAS. DA1zEIL & ERO
MGR 10 Front & Perry SITS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-22
NEW MILLINERY

On Perry bet I'd and Sd SIS,
NRS BAKER respectfully informs the ladies Of
VI davenport and vicinity. that she il this day
opening fine andfashiopabe assortment Of
Bonnets, Caps. Head.dresses.r &C.,
which she invites them tn cal and examine
All orders executed with neatuess aud taste Thin
straws cleaned and altered to fashionable siyIe
April 18Th I'd In.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-10-06
from Paris.

attempted ASSASSINATION Of Louis Napoleon.
On the night of the sth instant, whilst the
Emperor of the French was ut the door of
the Theatre Italian, at the moment the car
rlagc containing the Guards Of Honour of
the Empress stopped at the entrance Of the
Theatre, an individual who was standing on
the trottois discharged, without taking aim,
Two pocket pistols AT the carriage No one
was struck. The man. who had more the an
pearance Of a maniac than an assassin, was
immediately arrested. The name of the IN
dyidual arrested is Bellemare. He il about
= Years Of age, and was born at Rouen.--
Nhen III Years OF age he was sentenced to
tHo years imprisonment for swinding.
ny Paris correspondent If the ines
writes 49,
Nl,h reference 10 tho would tie assassin
behemare, Il was mentioned yesterday that
he affected he conccalfnent as to his criminal
projects lie declared himself as the sole
contriyer oi the act, and denied that tie had
any accompanies. IL appears, that at leas,
one accomplice has been discovered in i
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-10-06

1'ff or hEokuk, Lee county, State of Iowa.
virtue of the charter and ordinances vi the city
- OF hrokhk VIII offer at public sale uness the
AAount Of tax and cost hereafter speetca 81 nrn,i
pus ~ paid at the Mayor Office in said cty If ke-
93nk, on Nj nday tie 18th dav of October A u
800, between the hours Of clock A. NJ and a.
clock, r. of said day the lots or pnrs of lots here
after described to pay the speca tax and costs levi
ed and assessed by the City Council against such lots
for grading the alley through block thirteen l3l in
said city
John sehowaiter Tax Cost Totai
heirs OF
eft east side of lot 4
block IL sl0 Is al M err .,
Cleghorn W IL :, los 10
block IA 20 ~ IN o. or
Sept oath. 1855 d THos MARTIN
COLLECTOR Of the CITY nf KanLuL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-10-06

person named Lunge, who. if Belleanase can
be believed, was the party who supplied him
with the powder, and who even loaded the
pistols. Lunge has been fliscoy cred. after q
good deal Of trouble, and is now in custody.
He is bootmaker BY trade.
PAsIs, Tuesday morning.
The Emperor leaves Paris to-day for the
cnmp al St. omer, TO review the troops un-
der orders for the Crimea.
Bellemare will not be tried; lie is mad. He
will be sent to Bieetre. -
Last night Paris was Illuminated
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-10-06
What tanwe DO for Kansas

!. Dismiss from power and Danish from
their confidence all who aided to break the
Missouri compact, and thus open the door for
the frauds and outrages by which the
free settlers of Kansas have been SO grossly
wronged
:. Brand with especial reprobation those
who counseled and him who decreed the re-
moyal Of GOV. Reeder for trying to protect
the actual settlers of Kansas from the most
fragrant of those outrages
). stifen the backbones Of their repre-
sentatiyes IN the new Congress about to as
semble SO that they viii Indignantly repudiate
and brush aside the usurping despotism i'm
posed on the settlers of Kansas hv the Mis-
sourl moi, who, by pre-eoncert and secret
conspiracy. seized and yitiatcd their polls
last spring, and who have thercupou pretelfl
ed TO legahze slavery in kanzas, TO make the
expression OF free opinions felony: to till
all the Offices OF the Territory for six years
ensuing, and 10 enact election laws which dis
+ franchise the free settlers and confer tho
right of suffrage upon Missouri invaders.
/. Instruct the House of Representatives
+ TO admit promptly the delegate from kanzrs
whom the FreesoilerS will elect in tho second
week Of October instead Of the prctender
whom the Missourians Will elect in the week
preceding.
5. Instruct their Representatives to insert
and retain III the Appreciation bill which shall
undertake TO provide for the support of a
Territorial Government in hunzas, clause
70 this effect 'Prorided, Thar no person in
sad Territory shall be deprived Of life, lib
erty or property except ~ due process Of
IN" and that any act or portion of an act
81 any Legislature Of said Territory pretend
or purporting 10 establish slavery therein !,
hereby declared TO he void
3. Make it perfectly clear to all partie,
that such acts Of recrcancv 10 freedom AM
sersility 10 the slave power rs the repeal 81
the Missouri restriction aud the removal d
stoy Reeder IRON I pdg-that whoever abeti
er attempts u uphold them must make u,
~ mind to gain a decided loss by them.-lN
J. 1ritu,.e.
SotRet O SaiLks.Dr.-- Franklin hayin,
hoS!eeA thai u certain mechanic who work n
near his Office was always hapnv an,
smiling, venturcd at length is ask him "a
the secret Of bis constant checrfulnrss.
NJ secret, Doctor III rnnlind. ~ hap
!. got one Of the best wives and when % /
work she always has kind word of encour
agement f0r me; aud when w home. III
meets me with smile ana Il kiss. and II
!, tea u sure 10 be ready and .he has done I
4 mans things through the day to nIease M
I that cannot find il in my heart To speak a
I, unkind word To anyhody.n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-10-06

ssprobability existing of its uncondiIienai
surrender, IL sheer nonsense; that the Rus.
sian lines Of communication with PerTkop
Are not even lnensnced, and that the Allies
are not in condition. to march into the inte-
rior and also that the town Of Sebastopol
was entirely on the South side of the harhor.
and has consequently been taken, and that
the harbor Is not yet safe place for the
Alles, and the true position of affairs can
be ascertancd, as il were, by birds eve
view.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-10-06
Des Noines Nnvigati d Il. H. Co.
LAND DEPARTMENT..

1rTIAHA5 18th SEPT., 1879
FIf1Is Company, having entered upon vigorous
L prosecution Il the Improvement If the River
with the view OF bringing II into at the earliest
possible moment and beng DESTROYS uf meeting AZ
tar possible tie generally expressed wishes Of the
people 81 the Dss Molnes Valley hereby give notice
that their Land Office will be opened. this place
al as early 4 day as they procure the examina-
tlons requisite for athsing valuation upon them
In the meantime, applications will be received at
this othee, from persons desiring 10 purchase. which
vii entitie them to preference at the Company
valuation, the order Of the receipt Of their appi-
eatlons. Applications should be made in the form
app nded hereto
Terms Of sale will be, for Prairie Land ten per
cent. If the purchase money down, and per cent
pr year thereafter, with semi annual interest at he
rate Of eight per cent per year all unpaid
Upon Timber Lands, one fourth down, and the ba
IN nine equal annual insialm .nts, with inter
est a. above. Payments be made In cash or II,
bills of Banks in the state of New York or in the
bonds 81 thiS Company at par.
In the sale of these Lands preference will b. given
10 actual settlers. and annual improvements will
b, required u BE- made.
The Lands offered extend up the Dies Mones
River rs far rs Section ., Township 50 Range %
West 2. NJ.
Piats ei the Lands b. seen at this Office
where any information b. had by application
III person IT hs mail