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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Dissolution.

sINHE co partnership heretofore existing under NE
/ name OF Ii. W. Mitchell y Co, Is this da! dIssai-
we'd by mutual consent. III persons having accounts
Win the hate firm are requested 10 cal ana seule the
s.,,n. inuedi.t.ly II. W. MITCHELL,
II. G.. SMITH.
Davenport, March Is, 50.
Having succeeded TO the Business of the ete FIRM o.
H. w Mitchell & Co, / would beg leave to inform
the citizens Davenport and vicinity that shai seer
stany on hand large and well assorted stock 81
stoves and Hardware ch will be prepared 10 sell al
Lows est Mari ct price. ,.-,,,.,,
Men 10 80 II. W NIL ~ -.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

Smithland is the name of a new town,
forty miles above Council Bluffs and fifteen
miles from the Missouri, in Monona coun-
fy.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
New Goods! NV Goods.

LVOGD * VAN PATTEN have iBsi received a
\ fuH assortment OF Groceries and Drugs, con
sisting in part Of syruPs Molassss Sdaars, On kinds
New Rice, M1ckeret. Goldfish. Herring. Powder, shot.
Lead, Dried Fruit Fig, Lemons. Pickles. Grass and
Garden Seeds. sc. Also, general assortment OF
Paints and Os, PAINT Nhi,ewash. Scrub and Counter
Brushes. Alcohol, lurpcntne and spirit Gas. and in
fact most everything in their line, All Of which
the quality and which they pledge themselves to
in the city.
March Is. 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
BUILDING STONE.

cy,HE subscribers are prepared TO contract iof 'u
| delivery OF good Building stone. orders leI' Il
tb, mic, of George l.. Nichols, Corner oi seeoh
and Main Street, vii be attended TO. -,,-,,,
SIAYMAkER & BARNES
L.. 4, . I'LL
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

4l--Atwo story house on the corner ofSeventh and
Main 81. rooms. good cellar and cistern.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

The Iowa Reporter says that the river II
now open for navigation to Iowa City
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

A town in Western Mass achusetts mas
elected woman as member of the Schoo.
Committee.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

No. 0l--A sup .riorfarm Of $50 acres. the TO,
Of Princeton. Oh the Mississippi rive, well improve
vel water; orchard Of 200 fruit trees. Price S25 p
acre.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
CHURCH PEWS TRIMMED.

CARPETS and Gil Cloths eutand fitted. Ia faetey
Merry thing in the Upholstery Business ne by
Corner oil Seceud X Perry SITS A. MCNEIL.
March l3.dtf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

$40 ACRES unmproved land in Iowa county to
OfO be sold at great bargain. This land is most
happily situated which to build large town. with
full assurance of its becoming the county site of Iowa
county, beingin 70 K IL w. The railroad will run
through part of il, it is well watered by Old
Man'screek. Apply soon or tits gone TO some fortu-
nate man. EAlJS 81 STEWART.
March &
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

Colour beautiful Lo Harrison street on til
east side having beautiful view of the river 4Oxc
81 each.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
NEW GOODS!
HOMES CHEAP.
Lots at Auction.

THE undersigned will IN few weeks lay of AMI Of
i fer Mt auction. Lots adjoining West Davenport,
containing from to acres, From these lots are
the views any where be found, in the vi
entity of Davenport.
Terms OF sale will be most liberal, say one-iifth in
hand and balance in l, 9, 3 and years ANY de-
sirous obtain nga delightful site near timber and
water in fn view ofthecities of Davenport and Rock
Island, Fort Armstrong and many miles up and down
the river had better all themselves OF this and
favorable opportunity 81 acres of this land will be
sold at private sale il applied for soon
Feb rs T. c. EAbS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Clothing made to Order.

MOS. J.. GILBERT, late from New Haven Conn
- respectfully informs the citizens of Davenport
1nt DC mas iaken,a room opposite Lo Claire Block
soI Hlle!s store Second Street; where lie would be
n"Pp! 10 walt upon gentlemen who desire anything
" ms line o. business Having been employed for q
years ~ hrst class custom establish nj
Easl he matters himselfhe shall be able TO give the
,os' omplete and perfect satisfaction. perfect 4,
always warranted.
~. %, Garments cut for others to make up at short
notice and reasonable rates.
Mch Il il5-lff
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
FOR SALE.
Splendid Story Brick House and 2 Lots.

| ToIG GALL.
Splendid Story Brick House and Lots.
This house contains 10 room Kitchen and pantry
with large cellar Lots sarge and full of fruit and
ornamental trees, Grapes Garments and Shrubbery OF
all kinds On of the lots is large Stable and Car
riage House. Price 81 0t0terms easy. Hereis offer
ed chance for any DESTROYS of obtaining de-
lighu residence in the most fashionable part of the
| city. Call soon You wish prize.
Also
| y story new frame building and beautiful lot near
easy.
Frame dwelling, and lot for sale very cheap in good
situation. Price s AGO, I rms easy.
ALSO
4 beautiful and pleasantly situated Brick House two
- stories high rooms fine Basement, good stable,
carriage house. and pleasantyard situated Cd street
central part Of the city This property will be sold ut
great bargain and on cas-! terms.
ALSO
Unimproved Land.
900 ACRES being S ofSec l6 T "a RI Elm Mus
,)ZU eatine county mile Z of Farnam On this
county, very cheap and terms easy.
ALSO
40 Acres Land for Sale.
HI land is mile from the city. beautiful land on
which Isl limb enough to make 100 cords wood,
prsce 500 par acre cash balance in 6, ~ and u
months.
Also
Uni proved Land for Sale.
t1pn Acres unmproy ed land for sa e, timber, and
lZDU Prairie, good running Water, and good
road, near stone coal, Grst and Saw Mills. Terms
easy.
ALSO
For Sale
i00 Acres nnimproved land in Scott county $500
fUU per acre, in hand, bal. inc : II months.
--ALso-
For Sale.
n0 Acres beautiful prairie land in Scott county good
lOOlGg dwelling, some sh eds and out buildings aud
ard splendid spring of falling water, price
EADS x STEWART,
Feb % Agents.
Lots for Sale.
10: on 4th between LIE Claire & Farnam SIS. cheap
/ and terms easy.
Also beautifully lot on Fifth St between Perry &
Rock island. Apply TO
Feb22 EADs & STEWART.
Nice Cheap Home
and Kitchen; lot by so feet, with lot south side
the same, situated Main street above 7th all for
$1,000. down, balance q mouths if required There's
"abargain" for you fyou apply soon to
Mars. EADS STEWART.
go ACRES unimproved land in Iowa county to
OfC be sold at great bargain. This land is most
happily situated on which to build large town with
full assurance of its becoming the county site of Iowa
county, beingin I 70 Ri w. The railroad will run
through part of ii, a it is well watered by Old
Man sereek. Apply soon or 'tsg gone TO some toriu
nate man. EAibS 81 STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

yo r32-A great bargain: farm on Wapseptnicor
conairiug 25Uacres = OF which under Gull r;tlot
atweIiug houses stable corr crib and weli--Pflee 81
per acre
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
spring and Summer Arrangement.

Spring and Summer Arrangement.
A ~szsenN THE fast running and Light Draughi
ySrehgs5 yAssssl steamer AUDUBON, W. ALLkN
Master, will make regular trips from
ST. Louis TO St. Paul and back, landing at all inter
mediate points.
For freight or passage apply on board or to
BURROWS l. PRETTYMAN, ACTS,
! March 2s-dis Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
OLD Mattresses

DEPAlRED and made good as when new. a
iAso SefDs, Chairs and Lounges repaire5.by
M..NEtI
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

No laq-Farm finely improved, OF 100 acres; 9milcs
hollow the city near tire OF Butalo; largeanount
Of good timber; large frame building barn and stable;
Price $4,000
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Gas or Burning Fluid!

AT 30 Cts 4 GALLON.
uST arrived and for saieat
81 SAMUEL HIBSCHL'S
Wholesale Grocer, Front 81.
Davenport, Mch 81 IS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

No 12s-Suburhan farm l24 acres; lies in " qrSe
u T g b; al under feuce; 100 cutivated;good b9d
ings and appcnduge; price Ssj per acre;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
CHorCn sEGARa.


iNHtS day received by Express very choice lot OF
1 Ssgars, consisting III part Of {, 90 Genuine Inn
ported ana 10 geo lower grades. The attention OF
those who are fond of good Scgur Is called 10 the
POST OFFICE BOON STAND,
where they may be had by the box or retail.
WARREN X RHAWN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

M o5-Surarh Farm of 900 acres, situated on tn
Muscatne roa s. miles west of City, o under fence
la acres in Guilty ttion balance in tnber building
ali new ana cost $4,000 Price S6,50o
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

No12 -Slopcr Farm Of ls0aercs, l60 Of Prarie-e'
acres Of good timber in Aliens Grove Fafm wetiin-
proyed--Price 81 500
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

ST. LOUIS, April B.
Two slight shocks of an earthquake
were felt in this city at GA O'Clock last
evening. ---=-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
NOTICE

subscriber having purchased the stock and taken
the stand occupied by g. Munger. as Clothing
store tax this method to inform the citizens naven
port and vicinity that he has commenced the above bus
mess shall start East this day purchase my spring
and summer Clothing. Hats, Caps and gentlemen's Fnr
nishing Goods. and will probably return about The
first of April with good stock can be purchased
in the East which will sell cheap. intend keeping
large stock of ready made Clothing, Cloths CASH
meres and Vestngs and will be prepared TO make
ments to order lshali be very happy to wait on Mr..
my line, AT his old stand Second street. opposite
lie Claire Row whery Mr.. NJ will remain ia NJ employ
for the present. EDWARD ALDEN.
The having sold out his stock would inform
his old friends that he will remain present nj bis for
mer stand on Second street where he will be happy to
attend to their wants. which he hopes do fully
than he has before been able TO do.
Davenport. Mar IS. c. MUNGER,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

Is,npe hundred and twenty acres IN Princetof
Towpshp II miles of Lost Grove-price ia'aop pr nc
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Nice Cheap Home

4 NEAT frame house with rooms, wood hous.
and kitchen lot l50by so feet. with lot south side
back end 30 by IS feet with story frame house OF
the same, situated on Main street above 9TH. all fo
S2Go0, down. balance d mouths if required. There
"a bargain'' for you you apply soon to
Mars. EADS & STEWART
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

l4a-s farm of 255 acres, Win nous, go"u 90. y
$40 per acre;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
To STONE MASONS.

paposAISwi,,h ia received until 18th April next
70, 600 Perch stone work; $50 Perch to be "a bs
Goth May, aud all completed by 10Th June o. n ,as
amount viii be paid in cash weekly; aS .io sds viii
ia eived from Moline. Rock Island and DavshSor
NJ al dw3w BURROWSN PIKE III fMAN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

Nort5A Farm in Clinton CO., containing looac, q
r ~ - nnJcr fance and 60 in cultivation, upoi
t"1 - arscted A mil finished log house stable ane
COW house. with a good well OF water, sec q
"a Also 40 acres of Timber Land on the "apspim
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

No A beautiful Farm containing i2o acres =
naer .nltivstion surrounded by good fence: a goo'
hewed log House aOxis, with we'll Of good water ne,
Land undulating but not broken. Inc Farm - ma,
way between Davenport ana Musea'ii'' Va '40 IVY
graph Road. Price SIS per- acre.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

n, INA small and beautiful Farm OF 80 acres ~
Center Grove parts Of Sections n e 70 nIoi
which is erected Dwelling House u la qua a
bles, 40 acres in cultivation WIN pioh'' "
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

ga beautiful and valuable Lot on the Corner OF
Brad and Locust streets. SEQ feet square: Also 9th
er Lot, adjoining lUgxl30 and 2 other Lots 6ixlO!;
AtrIy to GEOL NICHOLS.
General Real Estate Agent,
Corner of Main and Second Streets, Iowa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

lH--A Farm o $50 eros on the NapseplHieoh ont,
-, ,nil.4 rom & Glare; 81 O under lie &c aud
~ ,,ltiyation go of good Tmber-2 houses: barn %e'
Ta,,bar ~ i,h all the stock, teams and farming Hl*h-
sls--a splendid home for any bad! WISHING 10 engage
In farming.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

lao--A Tract Of Coal Land containing ibOacfes ~
nred in the cty--will be sold at great pargaih'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

5l-A house one and half Stories high eomportab
and well finished on Main North of the brewery.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Land Warrants

r,oR Sale, 10 actual settlers Que and two years
i time. ,oov g. SARGENT,
Mch 10 IS VAN "
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

". ,,s A small ,tock Farm seventeen miles from
pavnnnort and one mile south of the telegraph ROAD
81 acres ander fence "A acres fwood iaha a ~
frame house 32xi6, stable ana nhe sPiins "1"' ''
house. SIS; terms easy.
,o, AZ 81 - ,sss GEO l. NICKoLLS, Agent
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Perry Street.

53--a Brick store, two stories high 55A.9 Nal
between Front and Second. streets.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

! lEALERS aud Land Agents in the interior of TN
~ state can Be supplied with warrants in euantitie
10 suit at small advance above Eastern rates by
VERIFY a. BARROW.
March -. Bankers \ Lind Agt lis.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Black Velvet Ribbons
at iNsLEE's
Bounty Land Warrants.

RE Undersigned are prepared to procure warrants
'of an th"sc emit ed to receive them uadert enc,
Of oHgress just passed
VERIFY q BARROW,
Bankers and Land Agents.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
For Sale.

1c0 Acres beautiful prairie land in Scott county good
lOD log dwelling, sheds and out buildings, and
ard splendid spring of never falling water, price
81 PEI acre cash bal in u months.
EADS !. STEWART,
| Feb % Agents.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

4 Magnificent Home for lady or gentleman Of
\ taste. ihi- is IL brick House stories ~ rooms
kitchen, cellar, barn wo house. . lots a hs I5t
each on the brow aflhe hill commanding th. finest
view mthe city. Price 5000 IN hand balance in d
II mopths EADS q STEAART.
SiCh =, IS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Land Warrants.

tIEh1yo completed our arrangements for a larg
~ sn.py of Bounty Land Warrants aud will b
from the country promptly filed AZ lowest rates
March II COOK d SARGENT
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

e6-A beautiful new cottage on the Corner Of Loeu
aud Farnam rooms, Sistern, Well stable and C.
riage HOUSE lot i2sxl60 Y rwoods addition.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Lots for Sale.

Lo: on 18th between LIE Claire & Farnam SITS. ,chca
i and terms easy.
Also beautifully lot on Fifth st. between Perry |
Rock Island. Apply TO
Feb22 EADs & STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Ten Lots on Farnam street, south ofthe atov'

Ten Lots on Rock Island street, south of Locu
street in Yarw ODDS addition;
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
For Sale.

For Sale.
SEVERAL finely located lots for business and resi-
~ dehees. App. 10
Mch l5-d-tf WHITE q CCRBIN.
SIe Backets, Churns, BASKETS, Washboards, & .
" for sale by DALZELE * BRO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

IA Handsome two story house Main stree
North of seventh, rooms kitchen wood house stabi
lot l5Ux5O with an addition of3aX75 on the South.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

GA Large Double House containing four rooms
side of parrage, good kitchen, cistern, well
on Perry street 5th, LOTT Block 50.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

e attire
g. One
redH Of
| YcnpoE
wa,ered
| sHile.
AFEHt
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
Uni proved Land for Sale.

l1ln Acres unimproy ed land for sale, timber, and
ZDU Prairie, good running Water, and good
Dad, near stone coal, Grst and Saw Mills. Terms
.asy
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07
North pavenport

22-A handsome frame house on the corner OF
Perry q Locust streets porch. kitchen in basement
building 48x26 lot 1908 1870. Mcintosh addition.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

NO. TO- farm Of 95 acres. In sec7. T r. r 40 will
very good dwell ing and ont buildings and farm in hgl
cultivation. 400 fruit trees Of many varieties Pre-
60 per acre
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-07

36--A fancy Cottage beautifully located Main
North ofSixth street, bulldog CIV, good Stable
out houses, l50xeO.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-06-08
THE VILLAGE DANCING SCHOOL
BY NJ. S. II,

One fine morning in Autumn, the
quiet inhabitants of B wele
thrown into the greatest excitement at
sight Of bill posted upon the corner
of the street, giving notice to all those
interested in dancing school to meet
at the district schoo-ho that even
ing, to concert measures for having one
in that place.
Many were the pious calculations
and upward turning Of eyes in horror,
at the wickedness about TO be consul
mated in that village, when the exc
cradle bill was first read by the sold
folks" OF B -, most of whom be-
longed TO church, and considered them
selves as sinless as mortals could be,
and who endeavored to bring up their
children in the way they should co.
This open rebellion to their views and
Precepts they could not endure; conse-
quenlIy, some half dozen of The most
jealous members, headed by Deacon
Parsons, went for the purpose OF tear
ing down this offensive notice and tram
pling it in the dust.
Arriving at the corner. they found il
surrounded by group of young TEL
lows, who silently gave way for the
deacon and his troup to enter. The
deacon putting on dignifed look, was
about to lay violent hands upou the de-
tested paper, when Josh, the eldest son
of Deacon Butterfly, sprang in front OF
him with such force as to disturb his
equilibrium and send MIN reeling back.
wards, hitting another brother, causing
them to play "hde and 60 seek" in
the mud, as Joshua aiterward. termed
it. The deacon, after some delay in
getting upon his leet, on account of his
corpulence, to the Infinite amusement
OF ;he lockers on, turned to our hero,
with his face flushed with anger and
his fists clenched as il he would dem.
olish him in one moment of time. But
seeing the crowd taking sides against
him, he conclud ed it would be policy
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-06-08
Whnt "a Know-Norh,ng Knows.
BY QUEEN sABE,


With such queer name, you trould hGrdlg
suppose ...
lloD much, utter all, a Know- Nothing knous;
lie knows that the country has nothing to
hope,
Till we've banshel the papists and
poisoned the Pope;
He knows that all priests are merely the
OF the devil to worry KnOw-Nothing fools;
That Sisters OF ChuIity" ought to be kissed;
That monks should be murdered, and nuns
should be Kissed; ....
That The calender Saints Of ancient renown
All pious Americans ought to put down,
Till the last OF the crew is imprisoned or
dead,
And even s.. Nicholas yields to st. Ned n
Tie knows HAT 'iurrineT' ought not to 90 to
The polls, though as brave as De Kalb or
De Soto;
Thinks good Lafayette was the yilest Of
califS,
And knOleS that the 'Puritans' must have
teen natives?
He knows Imagination is dreadful ex-
pense,
That doesn't admit Of The slightest defense;
Can tell to a penny, exactly how much
We lose every day by the pestlent Dutch /;
How pauper appears with his rags and
his tatterS Oh
What it cost TO feed Pat and board Mrs.
Pattersonp
Notc lchO, from his tile, pould trer suppose
HO'O anyquecr things a h. N. knolOs'
@Ned Buntlihe, the godly founder Of the
sect Of Know Nothings,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-06-08
How TO put The Shilling ON the
Shelf


Parents who would keep .hsir chill.
'lGten in the healthy, happy atmosphere
Q! the home affections, preserve their
boys from dangerous contact at night
with the vicious aud profane Of the
street, must surround them with the Al.
fractions Of home entertainments. ths
ioOd aud recreation which choice books;
/ pleasant CONVERSATION. facy magazines.
and the daily newspa pers 50 richly ar.
iord. The habit of reading a: home is
not rare one in a city where four t,iou.
sand children between the ages Of air
snd sixteen are in attendance upon thu
best schools in the world. But what
more than all other things averages the
intelligence and enjoyment derived from
reading is the newpaper. Let all read
II, and lis information, Incidents. fun.
and facts become common property and
the source OF common pleasure and i'm.
provement Conversation takes a mors
enlightened tone. aud the youngest boz
reads and mingles his geogra ply and
arithmetic rudiments with his fathers
conversation, Oitentimes with aLyan.
tdge to both. The habit Of reading the
newspaper is an excellent one among
the young, particularly becous il brings
into play 50 mu2h knowledge that would
otherwise lie dormant. 1t is excellent
school I'master in examining the boys
They cannot read Que without having
all the school learning brought into
play, all the wits shsIpeaed, all the
thoughts rendered more spughtly aud
vigorous, all the tastes more elevated.
all The appetite for knowledge more ca:
ger and acute.
Then, II furnishes topics for the even.
ing talk, and its thousand items of the
gOiHgS on of all the world. its records
oii battles, seiges, shipwrecks, frss. &C.
cldeats, the new inventions, books,
amusements. songs, the changes in man.
ners, language, laws, the loss of crops,
ships, or crowns, the advent of fashions.
men, states, or planets, the rise and
TALL Of stocks, princes and humbugs, all
supercede the old thread bare subject Of
the weather where the daily paper is
read.
He who will deny his wife and chill.
dren the daily paper for the sake Of .
cigar day is a very selfish man aud will.
like the weed he pnffs, come to smoke
at last. But he who quits the Havana,
and puts the shilling on the shelf for
the paper, will have happier family
around him, smarter boys and girls.
better home, clearer head, lighter
heart, and heavier purse .--PI1in
Dealer. s#. u