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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

No 2S-Suburban Farm l24 acres; lies in S " or Sc.
q I 1S ); al ur der euce lGG Gu tSatedEood bli d
.,,gs and appeldasc; price SIS per 1ere Applyto
GEoL NICHOLS, Agent
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
Handsome Dwelling House

uTNo 2 Book 32--front on 9th st.. between Har'
| rison and Ripley SITS. s0xl5Oft. dwelling oferlcS
with ston NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and poultry houses
+, eTy good well OF durable water. Apply soon to
Jan 2g-dii Gho' Il NiShohL9t Hs''
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

NO. 2o--FOR sale 20 Acres, speculation. mile
north OF city, can be lad out into city lots Price
500 per acre. Apply TO GEO. l.. NiCkoLLs.
Nov %, le5l-ti Agent.
Nos3-sleper Farm Of ,e0 acres, 100 Of Prsirie--2,
acres of good timber in Aliens Grove Farm sellin-
prov ed--Pfice 81 500
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

No27--The Knight Farm Of 100 acres: situated 81
the ufI, mics OF city: has SUaer OF good Tim
Der: GGaefes uhdcr cultivation good dwellings AM
with otheriIupr. vemeuis; cost Ss5C very desrab
Farnl--price Geo
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

No 45-A Farm ia clinton containing i6H acres, &c
Of which is under fAnce md 50 in cultivation, upon
which is erected /; mi finished log house stable and
COW house. with good well of water, Sec I - i
49, Also 40 acres of Timber Land on the Wlpsipini-
p
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

No3d--A beautiful firm Of 100 acres, miles below
Rock Isl nd; lies very handsomely ~ acres improved
VITA good dwellings and fvesprDgs-Pricc sl2 50 q
per acre
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
xcaREaoR, IAwEs q p1AxEmoRr.

!
Bankers, Exchange, Note & Real Estate Brokers,
between Second and Front Streets,
| Davenport, Iowa
II f'Norks and BILLS collected and proceeds re nit
ted to any part of the United at current rates
Exchange.
change, Gold and SitDer.
n-PSigh Drafts on all the principal cities of the
United States and Europe for sale at lowest rates.
u F7IsTEREsr ALLOWED on Deposits, on time 70 be
checked for Al sight.
IrPLasD WARRANTS constantly hand and for sale
at lowest rates.
u FsREAL Estate bought and sold commission,
0FT.xgs paid for non-residens and others;
" TfirLss inv estigated and Abstracts furnished;
lFBosps and Mortgages bought and sold anh ioahs
negotiated.
REFER TO-
Mrs~Fs PAGE 4 BACON. bankers, ST Louis. Mo.
s. II. MANN, Cash. Rock Island Bank, r. l., Ills
ALEX. W. MaREGoR,
Attorney at Law and Notary Public,
Between FRONT AND SECOND STREETS.
REAL ESTATE.
DARTICULAR attention given to the buying and
l selling Re 1 Estate on commission, Paying ofIax-
Having complete Abstracts of titles all lands in
this county and city, fully prepared to examine
Titles and furnish correct abstracts draw Deeds, Mort
cages and all other instruments OF writing and take
acknowledgements at the shortest notice and ON the most
M'GREGoR, LAWEs & BLAKEMoRE.
l1a 000 ACRES Of choice land for sale on liberia,
sOOU terms In lots to suit in Scott, Clinton and
Cedar counties; applyto
McGRREGoR. LAWEs & BLAKEMoRE.
| (NiTY PROPERTY FOR SALE--A number of houses
~ lots and vacant lots pleasantly situated IN dieren,
parts the city, to supurchssers for sas on iyora-
| Die terms. Apply to
M'GREGOR, LsWES q BLAkEMORE,
IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE.-A number of i'm
! proved farms for sale very favorable terms.
Apply to. June .. 1853.
M'GREGoR LAWEs e. BLAKEMORE.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SAbE.-We have for sale
y a most desira Bile farm, five miles from Davenport,
line Iowa City road. of eighty highly improved
with good frame dwelling, Kitchen cellar, &c., barn
and sh -ds--a well of excellent water. &c.
The above property is most beautifully and favora-
bly situated, and will be sold at bargain
N'GREGOR, LAWEs d BLAkEMORE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

No 29--Wcll improved farml Oacres; SC In cul iva
tioi;s good frame dwelling and out budi IS; large
orchard OF good fruit, macy yatirti :: sott wael
abu da IL Hes : miles west of oit.--Pri,e Ss5 pei
acre
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
Dwelling House on Harrison 81

n OF aSxluO--in Lots. Block &, between Second and
4 1 Third strse,s--dwelling with foyns, kiisAen,
Cellar and y sl--Pries Sl5to.
For sale by
Ian a GEO. {. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

| No 2s--Farm hne'y improved ofl55 acres; miles
below The cIs the OF Bufalo: lar2e amount
good timber; iargc frame building bsrh aud stable;
pric,,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

No25--Superb Farm of eco acres situated on the
Mus caliu1 read 81 miles west OF Cit, under fence.
E4u in cuitiv .on, balance IN TIMBER buiali rs
la new an. cost S2,Ce0 Price S6,5ud
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

NEW YORK S'FE INSURANCE COMPANY
01ice log Broadway, N.
AGENCY No. LIE CLAIRE BLOCK, DAVENPORT
CApIIAL SeGo.ooo.
Pt1Ey tRvnaux hc,uary MORRIS FRANKLIN Priest
A. ". McGREG Or, a gent
SEPT 81, 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
5000 Acres Valuable Ian Dc,

5000 Acres Valuable Ian d.,
50 LOTS IN CITY OF DAVENPORT
FOR S ALE
IN STATE OF IOWA.
E SCOTT COUNTY.
Town 60 North Range AZ
South west quarter section 9eS
s Spn / Z I s g: &c;
sEss WaGswasEi"s.se
Township SO n 3 East.
North west quarter section 10;
East3 N w section 30;
s M'tsMss 4 81. s 4 'i:;'ss :
SEA Ea section %;
Township 80 re- East.
NE.sE4 sections;
w VT w .. s.
Town7o NR1E East. s4
All OF sectionive;
North halfscction eight; &
SEA section eight;
Fl W! section eighS
sec. seyenteen;
EiNW. section il;
It's W section IL
wi&sE!sw section Il
SW section o;
sE4 section IA;
South west ! sectiOn24;
s. w section "a; Eas4
MAS F. section33;
South half section 10.
EfSW section 30;
WI section ~;
Town7oF2.
EiSsw me 4section ~;
WiSW section 10;
Wv E section IS
SEiSE! section 10;
Town7sNR2East.
Town Iotsin Walcot. frst depot On n 4
K. Road and SEQ acres OLA eaiA
depot.
CEDAR COUNTY.
1000 acresin Town 79NRlw
$500 acres in Town 60 NRlW;
800 acres in section a, town 70 Wssts
CLINTON COUNTY.
1000 acres beautifully situated.
MUsCAT;NE COUNTY.
1000 acres IN town 70 r East.
Fiftylots in City of Davenport and additions.
some oithem beautifully located 70 residsne
50 acras nflard one mile from Court House in
Cit5 " Dayenl OFT south side Of Third Street.
HB above lend comprises some OF the best Ia pds IL
State, wer. selected by competent pc, son It 4
ear DAY a. are offered for sale to acfuaf settles
N liberal terms, Apply to
COOK & SARGENT,
oct Ith Land Agents, Davenport, iONa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
--ALso:-

Inc following Properiyin the Git! Of Davenport:
Brick II Housewife frame addition portieo in Front
on Ninth street; Lot55N2G0 feet Si3e0
Erlck House IN Second street between Perry ans
Rock island ol44x so ss0 per foot
Three acres otLand OF Second Street near Baven.
port BuryiDa Ground with good dwelling 500
Lot No 10 Block in Gresu S second addition cor
ner OF bird Street opposite fichenors ock
Lot No Bloc II upon which is ereoeda Cottage
with two rooms kitchen, Stable smoke house and q
good weliwith chain pump Price 500:
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

| NO l7-Fine Farm of 100 Acres. n Eqr Sec7, + 517
| Sc. well improved. arge amount ofwood andioar
miles from c y Price $50 per acre.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
LAW CAP TAPER

Jan. 9th, 1865
The Western Massachusetts, Insurance Comply
Pittsfeld, Mass.
Cash Capital, Si'O,ous
Berk shire County Mutual Insurance Co.;
Pittsield. Mass.
C,sb f,,,itol S1no eco Acquired Capital slice, 0f
ngjc.i,,C Enford,s Block MYRUN II. FL Ill. Agt
Illinois St Rock Island, His
Once IL Commercial Building
No. Second floor. JOHN iioAiH AGENT
Jan lS-dt davenport. low"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
WANTED.

TIME and SIGHT BILL on the East and South for
which the highest current rlt VIII pc PAID oS
AurI6 McGREGOR. LAWES e. BLAkEMORE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
q Building on % street. bet Brady and Har
rison streets,

CONTAINING one store 10 X ~ feet; one sor
y IS SO feet, dive ling adjoining u 2G feet
3 rooms up stairs. For sale al bargain Apply 10
GEO. L. NICHOLS.
Jan 10 '55r
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

| no I3--Well tim bered eos Acres only miles east
of NEWPORT. with 90 acres in GUILTY. balance in
tint good trick dwelling. barn ETC., young orchard
and beautiful building sight; Prices sac per acre.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24


No De- small and beautiful Farm Of 50 acres IL
enter Grove parts of sections \ !! IS 3npoI
which is erected Dwelling House ia \ le Sta
bes, 10 acres in cultivation with plenty Of stock WA
ter.
No. 47-A beautiful Farm containing 100 acres q
under cultivation, surrounded by good fence good
hewed Log House 20xis, with well of good water
Land ,iudllutng but not broken. The Farm is hall
way between Davenport aud Mascatine on the Telc-
graph soad. Price SIS perncre.
No Is, SMALL Stock Farm seventeen miles rom
Davenport ma one mile soul, OF the Telegraph Road
30 acre, under feice, { acres OF wa4 Ettd Alo0t
fr:ime house 32X6. stable and Ane spring ns.r Tbs
house. SiJ; terms Gssy.
Also Coal Land,
NO 3G-I60 Acres OF Good Coal Land with goo,
7 mber al Improvements;
Andthe following Uhimproved Land most OF "hIei
is ia Scott County:
400 Acres 81 Prairie in soc l6. 7 sa'R 4h'
SEQ do 90 in sec - and g, ~; 4;
$40 do see 81 i -, X W;
100 do do % 7 20 do;
100 do do 25 T 70 do
$50 do d. % T 20 RE f;
1000 do do IA. ~. 81. T 80, r f;
200 do do ~. To, RI +;
50 do Elm W Or Seed, T7s,ReE;
100 do S f or Sec 10, TGs, n r;
$50 do N WGr Sec 9, T 10.
so do S a n or Sec 20. T 80. RAE
SO do N sW ar Soc 4,T79, RAE;
10 do WYE slMly2 { J,
SEAN Wqr , sec?s, Tso: r Sc
40 do Sc! r. or See IA, T a. X w;
40 do sW S For See IA. TAR WI;
Together with large quantity Of Land IN Cedar
Clinton. johnson, iowa. Jasper aud Poweshiek Con
IN GEOL NICHOLS.
~ General Real Estate Agent,
Corner of Main and Second Streets, Iowa
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

NO. 49, \ Farm of95 acres, in sec7, rs, 40, with
very good dwelling and out buildings and farm in high
cultivation, AGO fruit trees Of many varieties Price
SIG per acre
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
In North Davenport.
Also Valuable FIGURING Mill:

NO. 37-The ..Swan Mill'' at LIE q Ire which is in
complete order with Three Run OF Stones with all the
neeessar, Machinery. most Of which is and eapa.
bic OF making l20 Bbs of Flour in twenty -four hours
The LOT has River front OF 100 feet and good land
ing for Steamboats,; which i'll be sold great bar
cnlII aud unon easy Terms.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

NO. l2A most lovely spot Of earth of so acres, fol
4: Rural Honlco the road TO LIE lairc miles east o
davenport, bound the East by DucH Creek, .anC
very fertile and all iuwood. Price S75'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24
METROPOLITAN FIRE MARINE INsU
RANCE COMPANY,
Boston, Mass,

CHARTERED CAPITAL S5a0.cou
ASH c AyrrAlpatp S2G0.0CU
AVAILABLE ASSETS APPLICABLE TO OUTSTANDING RISKS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-24

OLA Fsrm OF 100 acres we situated. 60 acre,
in cultivation. nth good double dwelling, stable with
sheds corn-crbs etc.. fire. wood, young orchard, well
and springs. Price SIS per acre.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-16
NEW YORK. Jan. 5.

I'VE OhA y.
The run on the Savings Banks continues. For
two days past crowds of the poorer classes thronged
the doors of the institution Chambers street, and
the Knickerbocker on Eighth Avenue. The call for
deposits is prompted, probably more by the necess-
ties of the dpositors than by their fears for the safe
ty of the banks.
The steamer George Law sailed for Aspinwall to-
day. with full complement Of California mails and
passengers.
By the arrival of the barque Alva from Maracai-
be, we learn that Roland Dubs, Esq, U. s. Consul
at that place, died on the 10th of December.
William c. Potter, broker, who was arrested
few days ago, charged with obtaining by false pre-
fences bonds Of the Lafayette Mining Company the
amount of $4,000, has been honoraby discharged.
William r. Taylor and George b. Fellows, who
were arrested, charged with defrauding Booth & Ed
gar, sugar refners, Of $4,000, discharged on
account Of the non-appearance of prosecution.
The Washington correspondent Of the Courier &
Enquirer says that COL Kinney has returned to that
city.
One thousand volunteers have been enrolled for
the Mosquito expedition and the 10th of February
fixed for their departure.
Mayor Woods determination to effect reform in
the administration of the municipal affairs is Great
ing much excitement. The complaint book has al
ready received large number of entries, and there is
marked improvement Of the police within the last
few days.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-16

Late on Saturday afternoon three children-twO
girls and boy-were seen to fall through an air
hole in the ice, opposite Ogden s. Copp's Commits
sion House of this city, and were drowned. 1t was
ascertaned that the unfortunate children were those
The girls were aged respectively twelve and seven,
and the little boy about five years. The sympathy Of
the entire public deeply touched by this sudden
and deporable event. The eldest is supposed to
have lost her life in her afectionate but vain at
tempts to save the lives Of her little brother and SIS
ter.-Bur Tel.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-16

Yankee Doodle va. God Save the Queen.
letter from Australia says-''A somewhat ludi
crous incident took place at the theatre the other
night, the performance being under the patronage OF
the American Consul and the arrival Of that gen.
teman, the band, out Of compliment, commenced
PLAYING " Yankee DOODLE which did not suit the
palate Of the English. Some Of the goods" having
misunderstood its meaning, cries of "No! no! we
won't have it," "Old England forever!'' and ssGod
save the Queen!" were heard throughout the build.
ing, while the Kisses Of the Americans gave room tn
fear that the matter would terminate SERIOUSLY. when
the Consul good looking young American, with
gold-Iaced cap in hand, came forward, and, in the
course of address characterized by much good hui
NOR, suggested the propriety of splitting the differ
ence. by matchmaking the airs, one half be ssGod
save the Queen,' and the other half -" Yankee boo.
de-" The orchestra attempted to obey the sum-
mons, but the effect produced ludicrous that
all present convulsed with laughter, and thus
ended the matter The 'stars and stripes are verv
numerous here, especially about the diggngs, where
they may be seen streaming by thousands over the
various American tents, stores and grog shops"
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-16

1t rained Saturday. beautifully. All the
symtoms of January thaw" were apparent
when toward night the wind veered round to
the northwest, and it grew suddenly cold
Galena Adr, 8M.
Good enough for you, friend HoUGHToN,
no business to live is such changeable eli
mate. Might move to Minnesota where
rains and thaws don't prevail during the
winter months; but where the weather is
cold enough for comfort; the air bracing and
invigorating; and where the merry sound of
sleigh bells.
''Alake music all the day long" s
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-16
Reported for the Pioneer
SUPREME COURT OF MINNESOTA.
JANUARY TERN.

JANUARY TERN.
MONDAY, JAM Is, 1855.
Present Associate Justices SHERBUBNE
and CHArFIELD.
This being the last day Of the Term, the
Court met to pronounce decisions
On motion of Mr.. Hollinshead, Henry
Herd, Esq, of Shakopee, was admitted to
practice as an Attorney and Counsellor Of
this Court.
r. Chouteau, Jr, and others against Ed
mund Receive cases, one an appeal
from an order setting aside the decision Of
referees. The second, an appeal from an
order setting aside judgment.
Judge Sherburne announced the decision
of the Court, that the orders were not ap
pealable, and must be dismissed. Judge
Chat6eld made some remarks, dissenting in
part from the opinion of his colleagues.
Franklin Steele against A. W. Taylor,
ct. al.-Action as a bond for the convey
ance of certain real estate property at Saint
Anthony. The Court affirmed the decision
of the Court below in favor of Mr.. Steele.
Tillman & Christy against Henry Jack
son.-Appeal from District Court of Ram
sey county, from an order made by the Dis
trict Court, setting aside a sale on execution
issued from said Court, vacating the Sher-
ifs return, and directing the issue of an
alias execution. Opinion rendered by Judge
Sherburne, reversing said order, with $40
costs.
John N. ALL, Respondent, against Ros-
we'll B. johnson, Appellant-Appeal in
Chancery from decree of Dist Court of
Washington county.
Was argued by M. E. Ames, Of Counsel
for Appellant,
L. E. Thompson, Counsel for Respond.
ent.
Held under advisement by the Courts
Not decided.
Ames & Hoyt, Respondents, against Ira
Sanford, Appellant.-Appeal from Ramsey
county District Court.
Was argued by l. Van Etten, of Coun-
sci for Appellant;
81. F. Masterson, for Respondents.
Held under advisement by the Courts.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-16

AT ITS tstiL AvocArIoN The Democrat
Of last evening says that Gov. GoRMAN has
been removed, from the office of Superin-
% tendent of Indian Affairs. 1t is only neces-
sary to state this is an unmitigated and un-
.oualiied falsehood. It seems that the edi-
tor of the Democrat s never contented un-
less he is apersing those the "latchets OF
whose shoes he is anworthy, to pnlQose. >
Cease, viper, you gnaw q file!
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-01-16
reported for the Daily Pioneer.
SIXTH SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE
OF MINNESOTA.
N0TTNNTT
COUNCIL.
MONDAY, Jan. 10, 1856

MONDAY, Jan. ~, 1OJJ.
Council met pursuant to adjournment.
After prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Riheldaffer,
the Journal of Friday last was read and ap-
proved.
Mr.. Van Etten gave notice of intention to
introduce memorial praying Congress to an
null the charter of the Minnesota and North
western Railroad Company.
Mr.. Brown gave notice of intention to in
troduce a resolution to amend Article so of
the Council Rules.
90 A message from the House informed the
Council that it had appointed on its part,
Messrs. Fridley and Brawley committee to
wait on the Governor and inform him of the
readiness of the Legislature to receive any
communication he had to make to it. Con-
currence of Council was requested, also in q
resolution of the House fixing IL o'clock A.
NJ. as the period for the joint meeting to hear
the Governors communication.
On motion, Messrs. Stearns and FreebOrn
were appointed committee on the part Of
the Council to wait on the Governor.
Mr.. Van Etten called up the Council File
No. ga bill to provide for the apportion-
ment of the members of the Legislative assem-
bly, of this Territory.
Mr.. Brown moved to 60 into committee of
the whole on the BILL The motion was lost,
and the bill was referred to committee of
three, composed of Messrs. Van Etten, Brown
and Stimson. 'h
The committe to wait on the Governor, re-
ported that his Excellency would be prepared
to meet the Legislature at 2oclock P. NJ.
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Accounts do not indicate the exact To-

day. Accounts do not indicate the exact To-
cality of the battery. 81
Nov. 23-Rain, rain, rain. One of the
sunken vessels in the harbor of SevastOpol,
having been dislodged by the storm, the
Russians Immediately sunk another in s
place.
Nov. 27-The advices are from Katcha.-
They complain of the bad anchorage, and the
danger to which the shipping is exposed by the
frequent storms '-.'
Nov. 2S-Nothing important.
Nov. 3O-Advices are from Constantine
pie.
They mention the continued arrival of rein
iOrcements en- route for the Crimca. They
also mention that Omar Pacha has sent q
strong complaint to Government that his troops
are neglected.
Dec. 3-Operations suspended by the
rains.
The Montteur contains the following from
Gen. Canrobert:
Camp Before Sevastopol Dec. 3.
Rain is falling in torrents Our roads are
cut up, our trenches filled with water and our
siege operations as well as all our works remain
in state of suspense.
The enemy remaing immOvable for the same
reason as ourselves.
In spite of these trials the spirit of all is ex-
cellent, and we remain firm and ready to re-
sumo our operations as soon as ever the wealth
er and the state of the roads will allow us to
stir.
Gen. De Monticello arrived on the 5th at
Constantinople, and left the next day for the
Crimea.
The health of Prince Napoleon was improv-
ing.
Signed, CANRo BERT.
Prince Menschikoff telegraphs to st. Pc
tersburgh that to the 4th of December moth
ing new had occurred before Sevastopol, ex-
cepting some trihing (Russian) sorties, without
success.
An English letter says that on the 23d a
party of British spiked sixteen Russian guns.
No details given
The besiegers' thirty parallel is complet-
ed
A storm in the sea of Azoff has wrecked 40
Russian vessels.
The commercial advices by the Atlantic are
OF mixed character. Breadstuffs had shown
better feeling and prices were advancing
Cotton had fallen off a shade and there
was an unsettled feeling in the funds, though
they closed steady in London at the latest
hour
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TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.
House.-Mr. Giddings, delegate from Nebraska
appeared and was qualified.
Mr.. Walbrdge Of New York presented memoir
al praying for expedition to rescue DR.. Kane
now in the Arctic Sea. Referred to Committee on
Commerce.
Twenty thousand copies Of the Presidents late
message were ordered to be printed, and the House
went into Committee of the Whole on private bills,
and adjourned
Senate.-Mr. Sumner presented memorial from
the Boston Board of Trade, praying that more
vessels be sent to the relief Of Dr. Kane. Referred
TO Naval Committee.
The Military Academy Bill was then taken up and
passed.
Mr.. Brodhead's Bounty Land Bill was made the
special order for Tuesday next.
Mr.. Badger moved that when the Senate adjourn
it be till Tuesday next. Agreed to.
The Judicial Reform Bill was then taken up. A
debate ensued, in which Butler, Toucey, Douglas and
others took part, and several amendments were of:
fered.