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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
JOHN P. CHAPLIN & CO.,
Corner South Water and Chicago Streets,
CHICAGO. ILLINOIS,

Pr0dxce, coRmi and Earwdrdssg Merchants and
Geatraf .1geats.
B ---PHoPRIEroRs THE
Union line Canal and River Roats, leaving Chicago
daily for 81. Loais and all intermediate Ports and
Yunri X in connection with first e!sss Lines
S from Chicago 90 New York and Bostcn.
~ es..see --AeEkrs yoR 1HE--s
Old and responsible Western Transportation Coin
sured.
-PRorRiE1oRs-
Chase & spsudng, New York. y. IL Chase + Co., Al.
bapy-Root * Morgan Buffalo.
-AoENIs--
W. B. spaulding, Jas II. Wgus, IL Broad ST., n. Y,
cor. Front-up stairss
p. y. Burke ~ State Street Boston:
and for the Troy and Ohio Lake Boat Line
II, s. BsscHEa, Proprietor, Buffalo.
-AGHNTs--
c. F. Brewster, Conties Slip, n. Y, w. w. Dennis, 80
kilby St. Boston, D. y Chaplin g. Co IS Quay ST., Al
bay. and for Steamers and Sail Vessels on the Lakes.
VIII contract for The transportation OF Goods from The
Atlantic cities, for the productions OF the west DIES.
lined for the Eastern markets without delay and upon
the most favorable TERMS To cOnsgt ments Of pFo-
perry for sale IN the Chicago market especial attention
win be pad, and when required liberii advances viii
be made npon Bills n iAding.
Mark packages CARE J y. {. 4 Co.
JOHNp. Gu sPIN,
LOU FoELETT,
FL HUREBIr.
RENW1Ck q SON agents nj Davenport. Iowa.
AINSWORrH Is LYNDE, Rock Island, III.
Apr. 18th. ie5i--ly tri-we
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
LOOK HERE!
8 Farms for Sale I,
BOOK BIEDERY,
Blank Book and Paper Box Manu- 'aetory

NO. 4 COMMERCIAL BUILDING.
w MULLER. Book Binder Va davenport, hers
w leave to inform the citizens 81 baScht"Jt- h''
island, Moline and vicinity that be has -rutsn,l
ling Machine aud Il prepared % 40 an Ire WORK
IN this tine Paper Ruling and ahk hnas ainnuiIc-
turing. Also all sort, II Haiug; manui cturrs ali
Paper .orcs, Frames aud Varnishes Mal- and
Pictures, &c. lie also does per Hanging az lhv
lowest prices.
Blank Books Tor general use, Band, Ha; and Pamph
let Boxes constantly oi hand.
May r., ls54-trN II w. MULLER.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17

METROPOLITAN FIRE q MARINE lNou-
RANCE COMPANY,
Boston, Mass.
c,.,.v,, c.p17. $500 ,eef
:, - =, - u,Inrr SsOo.nGt
A, .IuAsLR ASSETS AFpiIcAnLg TO OUTSTANDING RISKS
s5sO.9S
y " Tu.vvs Seey LgrHsR NoNsos Prest.
This Company organized under The stringent laws O
Massachusetts has established an Agency at DaFen
nort and will issue policies against Fire or siarlns
loss on as FAY orable any other responsible IN
tit,fian Of the kind No dividends wild he PAID %
tockhoder. tin the Capital reaches half million By
the accumulation of profits. Losses promptly adjusted
ana paid IL this Agency.
References,
Me.srs Tbayer Bankers, Boston. Messrs. Dean. hins
\ 20 ST Ioufs J. N Beche Morgan u Co Boston
Rhodes Pegram 4 Co., st. boais. Blanchard sovers
q CO. Boston. John Lavender, Esd, - Louis
Nessrs J p. Chaplin & Co, Chicago,
Ramsey, Il o. IL Co.
J Il. DunhGFnN Co,
T. | TinkhHm. Esq. Cashier Marine Bank
Apply Il, the Banking House OF MeGregnr, iawes,N
Blak emore a. W. hs"hnooh,as'H
Sept u 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
--7-777.77l--z------
10000 BRIGGS
GARDEN LOTS.

k'oh sale by The subscriber at his kin in Es,, A.
P"'' thof II II HlIBRETH
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
! Teathsr Dastcrs.
Canes.
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Tia xallolnisk,


vrsf received By Express from New YORK large
81 M spicudd nj Of Accordeens F!uthas
Whieh viii be sold cheaper than ever eiersa III this
.our.ry: By HOUSED, at Nee 10 e.al.e aoN
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
For Sale

NEW and fashionable Famil, Carriagc 81 s2ples
/ \ than New York prices. apP! atthis once.
GAIL II
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
NEW CLOTHING STORE.


IOWA CLOTHING STORE.
A LARGE and varied assortment of Mems and
~ .soys, Ready made Clothing. embrae-
jng all the different aud approved styles. and made By
good workinsn Of the BEST material.
Fine. medium and common, Union, Beaver, Felt,
Pilot Petersian and Flushing, Bangups. Sacks
Paie,ot Oycrcoats. Cloth Dress and Frock Goats Of
variou, coiors and qua tiles. Cloth, Cashmere Sat
net. Velvet aud Tweed Pantaloons. Silk. Satin, Va
lentia SwAnsdown, Velvet. Plush, Cloth Cashmere
Satnet, Doub and Single breasted Vests. Monkey
Jack cts. Drawers. Undershirts Hosiery, Suspenders
Gloves, Crsvats. Handk erchefs Shrto oilars Stocks
Ties, Scas, Winchester and Scotrs approved Patent
Shoulder Shirts, Umbrellas andali articles usual
iy kept In gentleman's furnishing stores, including
Robes de- Chanbre and Revere Vests and OFereoats
Also q splendid assortment Of unc1t Cloths. CASH
and Nestings all Of which vii be lc up to
order in tho best inanner with promptDess, al accom-
modlting prices and by competent workmen. This
establishment Is in the monthly receipt OF the latest
Fashions 50 that orders ntrusted TO them may be
lied upon being in the latest 10y those who de-
sire IT, All of plain work and work of gen
tee medium, promptly attended TO as heretofore.
HATS Of q new style together with oil OF the com
mon kinds constantly on hand.
Grateful for patronage, the
Is hopes - meFil u continuance Of the same.
JOHN JORDAN.
Merchant Tailor and CIothier, Trout street, oppo
site the Steam Mills.
Davenport Oct. Sd ls54-3wtri6 WITT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
DELAINES AT 10 CTS. PER y.pr
At lnslee,s Chcap S,o..

W = haae opened To-Day a large 10, Of n.la.
"Wednesday, Nov OH lisa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
A CARD.

THE undersigned will he absent from the city for
two three InoHtls. but wi return in time for
the term OF tho District Court for Scott and adj
joining coHniies.
7 T. Tlose q Henry Crompton are my authorized
agents during tiny absence.
be- 49, lsSt T.. r. PARKER
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17

LNoUR Lois Of Five Acres each s;,u.,.1
houh Of city OF Davenport, Oh IA, ~ W. s, Ts
nnque Read. Also Eight lots Of -Four serss ~, " y.
flshi lots of One Acre eac, situated one Jug
Guy OF davenport on the Hickory Grove Pos9 o,sn
side; apply 10 q .IDsVp,.pS@sps.ta
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
TOWN OF BLUE GRASS.


THIS town is situated beautiful undalatiRa
L prairie 10 miles from Davenport and IL miles
from Ma-eatine II IL the State road miles from
the Mississippi aud Missouri Railroad and miles from
the river IL very hcaithy with population Of ont'
hundred not case Of sickness having occurred TINS
summer. II is within half mile q timber and the
same distance Of the best eoa banks IN the country
a is well watered both with springs and wells
Blue Grass Row contains ne store, With nne oi-h-
ng for another black salts shop wagon shop, cabinet
shop, Three bui'din are now being completed
of which. of ample dimensions and Intended TOT
tavern stand. is for rent reasonable terms hens
the main travelled road aud the ne rest pubic
house miles distant, yers fair inducements are thus
presented any wishing p engago IN the pas
Ee.s. A saw Mill IS ia operation 81 miles from ths
town and grsI mill is being erected at the same
place.
Lots are now for solo in the above town on yer,
reasonable terms. and those wishing to build and To-
cate there will have such inducements presented heH
as are rarely offered Good improved farms can b
purchased in the yiety II from SIS 10 $40 per acre
Stone coal kept eoAstaIiy on bard q my s"ai eaih
JAS. l.. BURAS lDES.
Blue Grass. Oct .th. ls5i-~trwtf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17

uiTAR and Violin strings nd eye,,, -, -
~ cal Merchandise, kept constant, =, Hnd o asa.
he Claire Row. VI hais aiN,s
CAN
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-17
UNDERSTANDING or TIE PEOPLE

pecally In Davenport, the art OF making covering Tor
"' UNDERSTANDING or TIE PEOPLE
has not been forgotten, FOR there has been eT Hoo
nd shoe .Mannfaetory and Store estabiisheu III i@v
export on Brady at between Second and Ihiru where
ever, variety Of the most fashionable Boots = shoes
can DO fonnd and II may be gen orally known that
snch il The ease, tho subscriber takes this opportunity
,o inform the public that he has hand the largest
stock of Boots & Shoes that was ever offered VI any
store IN the State. ali OF his own make ana warranted
To be as good as any work made In this country
which he offers to sell ut less prres Than much inferior
articles can be bought for elsewhere. Also ne is pre-
nared 10 make to order any and all knds Of the most
fashionable STYLES of Boots and Shoes at short notice.
Particular Attention
viii be pnid TO the manufacture OF Gents hne scMeh
Roots aud fancy Shoes also Ladies' fine Black and o.
oyed gators Glove Kid Polkas, Jenny Lnds, bnskihs
Fancy Slips. &c. -
" LEATHER AND BINDINGS
Constantly on hand. \ large stock Of Sole ieather,
French and American calf upper leather, KIP, Moro
20 Innings, Rin,ling Pegs, Nails, Thread 6aeon ana
all articles usually keptin hhdos stores, WHICH Wild
sold nj the iawcst MAJ bet price
To merchants and especially Boot ana sheemthrrs,
would say most smphaiieally iht have GU haha
loo Cases of the Best heats aud Skets thUt wa
ever brought into ths country which are oer,o 70 't
trade at prices that will compete WITH any hnuse ~
III. Western States, and all who arn u wa oi hoia'
made Boots and Shoes respe' tau. hFile4 10 es
this stock before purchasing elsewhere
". +. POTTER, Proprietor,
w. G. BuIIERriELp, Agi,
1tun
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04
Netpalork Dailr Gribn,rf
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1855.
CONGRESS-, YESTERDAY.

SEHATE, Jan. 3.--The reading of the President!
River aud arbor Veto occupied the early part of the
session. After SEINE resolution asking information
tho Bounty Land bill came up. Nothing was done
beyond refusing to strike out the word 1" minor" Mr..
Clayton characterized it as the best mode of dstri
butng land ever resored to- and if passed. thought
there would be an immense emigration from the
Eastern States. Adjourned
HOUSE,, Jan. 3.--The morning spent on the bill
TO amend the Graduation act. An amendment giving
land at i4 cents per acre, condition of actual cul
tvation, was not disposed Of when the House went
into Committee on the Swamp Lands bill. Mr.. Kett
Dem., Of South Caroliua) made speech gainst the
know-Notbngs, who, in his opinion, were an anal
gam alton Of all the isms, dangerous to State
Rights. were dangerous to liberty, were Socialists,
and lineal descendants Of the Alien aud Sed ton laws
and Hrrtford Convention Federalism. MIR. Clngman
made long speech in favor Of mediation to settle the
war in Europe. leaving the mode Of conducting to
the President Mr.. Bayy replied that he WAS DESTROYS
Of seeing peace Blu. not prepared TO go for media
tion. Adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04
THE TREATY WITH AUSTRIA.

We give on another page this Treaty which has
so stirred the Cabinets and afrecred the exchanges
Of Europe. Its whole Specification as we'll sits
hostility to Russia 10 condensed in the second ar
ticle; so much so that in good faith, it ought to De
considered as a declaration Of war. 1t secures to
the Ottoman and Anglo French alliance an inva
sion of Russian territory beyond the Pruth; and,
in A word, allows as much as 81 open enemy Of
one of the belligeIents could permit decided
step this, and it would seem that hcstilites be-
tween Russia and Austria, fsreseen 10 another
article Of the Treaty ought 10 besi at once.
Still this Treaty work principally OF Louis
Bonaporte, notwithstanding its apparently pos
tive character, is accepted with distrus. BY q.
least portion of the British Cabinet, as may be
inferred from the comments thereupon BY Lord
John Russell, which occasioned a fall in the
funds.
1t appears that the English Ministry 10 less
sapguine than Louis Bonsparte, and less confident
in the force Of the Treaty under its present form.
Austris 10 still wrapped in double meanings still
facing both ways, and still likely to e1tricate her.
self ct the last extremity.
This uncertainty becomes more profound
from the fact that instantly after the c,nclusion
Of the Treaty. the Austrian Emperor sent for the
Russian Envoy, and during long audience, e.
planned psrssnany to Prince GorcAako6 the
nsasiSe Of tas NV Alliance. Tie Emperor eea-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04
GREAT BRITAIN.

The President Messsge was published in Fnglanl
Oh the lsth but The public mind is so occupied with
the WAT that the Message was passed over almost
without remark.
The bill for the enlistment OF 20 900 Germans had
awakened proirscted debates.
Mr. Dsr.eli and bis party, in tho House Ct Com
uons. opposed t. but would no. throw any unfair OBJ
s,acle- in is way.
sr Edward Lyion Balwsr moved ;hai It be read
that Joy ~ uonhs.
". MLLer Gi5.on sad It'd enlistment OF foreign
uelceusri,. n6eps r6cn'y OF .her Govern nen' VIC
lated TIER principle Of neutrality AMI might be taken
sdysntsge Of by Russia 70 hire pdyaieers in the
United states.
On Friday evening TIE Chancellor u the Tx
oheqrt. gave cot that be will propose that the duty
on tea remain at eighteen pence pound until peace
be T, s'ortc.
sirJamcs G-absm stated that Admiral Faushs We,
British was making vigorous Efforts for the destruc-
ton OF tie slAse trade OF Cubs.
The Foreign Enlistment Bill was read third time
in the Common. on Friday night, and passed by ma
ior;,y Of %. The measure is strongly repusnant to
teGoin.s of tho people. 1t il regarded as job to
cut money in the pockets OF our cousins OF Hano-
yer ard Go;ha in exchange for a few thousands Of
their spare subjects
Debates also ensued on the Militia bill, the Earl Of
Derby and his party opposing tho removal Of tho
milita-whch is essentially home forceto foreign
garrisons. They did not, however, move IN amend
ment. Consequently the bill was read second time
and passed through Committee.
A discussion ensued on bad bargain made by a
Brt.h Admiral in exchanging the tdgate Thetis
against two Prusrian gun-boats.
Lord John Russell stated that the number OF troops
France was willing to send to the seat Of war WAS
only limited by the number Of transports. England
did not propose TO take Frenchnen into its pay before
proposing the Foreign Enlistment Bill.
Tie Chancellor Of the EIchequer proposes to trans
fer deposits Of sayiDgs banks amounting to
so 600, 600 sterling, from the Bank Of England no
Goyernment per cent. debt. The proposal was
regarded unfayorably, and cansed the funds to
recede.
Govcnu ent has rot yet announced is Intention a5
to the overland traffic in Russian produce.
Me,srs. Carter & Co., ship brokers, London, sus-
ptnded paymen. in consequence Of Edward divers
trustees Withholding vouchers against the Admiralty
for freight advanced by CARERS scceptances. His
Liabilities are 90 900 sterling, which the assets will,
probably, meet.
A meeting was held 10 Mar hester to condemn
John Briabts peace seniimeLts II vas noisy bat
lot unanimously in favor OF war. Mr. Bright con-
yered IN opposition meeting and defended his senti-
ments. The affair ended in street row.
Sir Charles Napier had returned to England, and
was well received at Portsmouth
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04
LATEST.

M,RsErLLY,, Tbur,day, y o'clock M.-rbe Indus
has arrived from Constaatiuope, with dates to the
10Th Of December, and bringing accounts from B,la-
klava TO the 9Th. The Vladimir and 8 second Rus-
sion steamer arrived on the 9th, outside the quar-
antne foft. and opened fire on the French flank
The yelorous the Terrible and French steamer
compelled them to put back under the batteries Of
the fo.t The French had ycpolled the continual sal
lies OF the Russians.
The 9th and acth regiments AID part Of the Jth
bad arrived since the i'h.
Gen. Pennefather was Ill at Bslaklaya.
Lord Cardigan had LETT ior England
Tie following dispatch from Admiral IIamelin ap-
petied in yesterdays Mo7aenr'
"KlMisH BAY. Dec II A severe caGnonade has
been going on. Two sorties made by the Russians
hsye been rel ulsed. Tle euemy Sss received by a
velsustaioed fire of musketry, and we're driven
back at the point of the bay0net after IA obstinate
struggle
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04
COMMERCIAL INrELLIGgNCE.

LfyrRPOOL CorrOS MARKgr.-Neesrs. Brown,
shpl.y Co report Trade Manchester eia< rather
favorable IN improves ceiling ~~ apparent danss ths pAs.
days eusAis holders p.s, 70 reeovst theI ptevoa'
position the hss closed quietly. eat 9th more sssst
the quotations Of sst week except 70, far e1seas
which reduced a. The ueess ssrs we're 90 sa.s
euaos SO aud 90 on speculation ga Frfsy
the bushes. vs. 200 b.ss Sio'st,9n. t.ir oasss. ~
lands. ia Nisdius iiSisa,; Iof-or ga oae,r, 81
AID. StOck hard 5s'O bales ine.1s,ss ssto n,nesa
LIvxaroor BRE,psFvyrs M,RSvr.-Messrs.
Brown sbp'ey Cos Ciculsr says Asusah M CAr'stm~.
fuiv main an,s. PhisdephA soi Salumofe fLogs ~
- Ohio. Is az c,r.is, ~ saS sour Ss s'l vaiss
=; white sud yelicv % as mixed, - fsi Osssr cir.
LIyFRHooL PRovIsIos MARxEr.- Richardson.
svxc report the second eostrset tot sss
'nsB. yet dealers boy very ,p.rnss seslesy sy ne"
PosK-rhe sottract taken At ss II 30 us sercs
doing. Bacon .eve L,so opened an but ths ,lu;
and prices closed al - 6rt fALLow depressed
sod difficult TO sell al 81 ass
LIAERFoOL PRoDUcE N.RAxrs-The Brokers'
Ccu,r reports AsHss drl and the ai-s imei redaeed
quotations RESIN in moderate demssd 81, ,tor eo@-
mon. and .. 1, al for hne Nothing doug IN hvNsNrin
spirit. ~ spd sull LNstEp on .seidy. Pale ss,L IA
moderate demand stldta5 RAPs or auchanf.t sAtr-
PsrRE mote dong. nyEWooos lrs. srtive. suGAs W.
ebsngsd IVA frmsr; Congou tio ros,cc, hHe DOING.
LONDON MoNEY MARXEr.-ESGLtsH FUNDS arc
ue 10 ,cne ard ~thou' much haetaAton CoSsoLs cosed
tstd9i There sppears 70 he s"nNGt" iaty sopat vac
tlunsens Ofslesr.Ps operators or soIre'po.dsn 10 ,sa'
ugtng the price Of tONsois Oar re0ot IRON tAhn.
last usht the pfc" - Sji showioi cOesdssss
nvHce; bu,. al la,er hcuf Ne recsNed .eeoni spso
giving the price d9 sud ~ Incline 70 ths opinion ah
Tie la.t CURES the cor eet one.-t sP'rf"
AMERICAN SrocKs Mes.rs. Bell Il Co. report q,
active business ia American Socis particularly Ia Vrfins
sad Penn., Bonds Virgins IS Bouis al Usss
Nlrgnia g. Bonds az ga3t
fRtfcHr. from Liverpool to the United ss,ts', are "a
changed bus bsis considerable s0s Oh IN the supply u
Deftweght
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04
AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA.

letter from Jassy, of the 9th. published IN the
AgssJvg Gazette says that great activity has been
perez pble among the Austrian troops Of occupation,
come rcgin EMS having advanced to tho fortified
points Of he Sereth, and extended their advanced
posts far az the Pruth.
Tie following important statement is taken from 4
speech Of Lord John Russell on Friday night.
Ny belief il that although not contained ia the
literal term Of the treaty, Austria will find that a.
DO not propose 70 diminish the territory ofRus,ls,
az We propose 10 cave Der great and powerful
State, end 10 cemsnd only 'ecurlties, which are a.
Necessary tor Au.uia IS they are for France AMI
EDgsrd unles. Russs sh III consent 10 such fair AMI
moderate terms as it will be our du'ytp propose
whenever Minister Of the Emperor shall declare he
il directed to enter into negotlstiOn-f, say, thor
terms are lot accepted by the Emperor of Russia [
artoipsre that shall nave, before the opening of
the neIr campaign the alliance OF Austria with us N
the Offensive snd defensive
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04
GENERAL PROSPECTS.

The Russian defenses on the south sre estimated at
ioo guns stronger than when the seige began, while,
on the other hand, the British have erected very
powerful new battery, not yet opened, on an emit
nence north of the valley Of Inkermsnn, aud com
harding every house in Sevsstopol, besides beng
another step toward the complete invsstiiare OF tae
place.
Since he siege began % British troops have de-
serted TO the Russians.
Russian deserters say that provisions aud ammu-
milton were becoming scarce in Sevsstop, but there
ives no famine for either.
twas observed that the Russians were arming
their ships in sesastopol hsrbOr probably to attempt
a surprise by
General Liprsndi Is deprived Of his commani for 8
fault committed q. Inkermann on the 5th Of Nov.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04

The Board of Aldermen dispatched q fair
amount of business last evening. and adjourned
70 Friday. The Mayors nominations. puolIsoed
in yesterdays TRIBUNE were, with the e1cep-
ton Of the Court Clerks confirmed. The Trin,
ity Churcbysrd subject came up in the shape oil
report from the Board Of CouuclImenr non-con-
curing with the action to repeal, and was laid
on the table to await the appoint ng 81 standing
committees. The Annual Report of the Cr,son
Aqueduct Department was received. We give
q synopsis Of it in another column Nominations
made BY the Commissioner Of Streets and Lamps
we're laid on the table. A proposition to give
the Workipgmen's Committee hearing in the
Board was ruled out Of order, but their petition
was received and, being call for an appropria-
ton, was sent to the other Board.
In the Board Of Counclmen, last evening, the
minor officers Of that body were elected; the
contested seats Of the With, LII, and LVIIlth
Districts were referred t. Special Committees;
the propriety Of grating hearing to the repre-
sentatves appointed at the Workingmens Park
Meeting was referred to Committee. A resp
luton to appoint Special Com nittee to report
on the propriety Of reet,ipg the contract for the
public printing was laid over. movement was
made TO erect a monumen. TO the late General
Worth. and referred to a Committee. After
adopting the rules of order of the lsst Board, the
CorLciImen adjourned to Friday evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-04
MASSACHUSETTS, STATE LEGISLATURE.

BUsIUF,
The Senate was called to order tO-dsy, al II clock
Nv Mr. Libby. OF suffolk the senior Member. VI;
H. ". Berch,y, OF Worcester, was then eiec'e .,
prs.;6ent of the Senate, receiving the NJ nber OF
votes cast. N r-.,.--
The House .ss called 10 order by Allen Presbury
ofTauntop but no Speaker has yet been chosen.
The Governors Message may he expected on
Friday. 80
ID. [ Eddy, Of Low I'll, was elected Speaker OF the
House this sterroon receiving 273 of the 325 votes
cast He il & clergyman of the Baptist persuasion.
p. Cox, OF Lynn was chosen Clerk OF the Sen
House.
After organization, both branches Of the Legisla-
lure marched in procession TO the Old South Church,
where the customary services were held, the Rev.
:. n Lothrop preaching the sermon. The Cadets
acted as escort on the &C casoB.