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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
An Open Field and Fair Play.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
WATCHES AND JEWELRY

AT HoUsEL'S, No. LIE CLAIRE ROW.
HAVE just returned from New YORK win the
largest and best stock of line Watches and JsWelrs
,yar before offered in this market. l have gold
Watches from $40 to SECS. Silver do from 50 TO Sbo
Gold Chains from 81 10 $50. Rings fr IN two bits TO
5000. Breast Pins from s to 500.
would call particular attention to my stock OF La
dies, Watches which embraces full variety OF PLAIN
Hunting and Enameed cases, and / think can suit
the most iastidious
In short, nv whole stock of Clocks, Watches, Jew,
airy silver and Plated ware is full and completc and
much large than has been brought TO this mar
ket and viii sell wholesale or retail at prices thai
will defy yaieompcliiion.
Repairing done rs usual at short notice
Nov. 18TH Is 1.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
G. II O G. Il r | 1. 5
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!

The subscriber has opened Grocery anu Provision
Store the corner OF Front aud Perry sts., oppo-
site Messrs. Burrows 81 Prettyman's mill; where will
be found choice assortment ofGroceries, Provisions
Wooden ware, Nails. Glass, White Lead, Oakum, Ros-
in, &c &e. all of which i be sold low for cash OF
trade.
Dealers in the above articles will do vel Ito call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere
Attention will be paid Is receiving Storage, For
warding and selling of merchandise and produce.
Davenport, July IA, 1853. J. NJ. DALZELL IL BEo.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
RENwIcK & SON
STEAMBOAT AGENTS, FORWARDING. STORAGE
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Bazaar Landing,

EcpErrrr DAVENPORT, Iowa,
- RESPECTFULLY call the attention offaymer, shin
pers and the public generally to this adyertiss-
ment. = ~-' "N'oi"ss
They will at all times be ready to store and .h;n
cry description of produce and merchandise 10 h. v
aha sell on commission, and trust, by prompt and
strict attention to the interests of all who NAV fsvar
them with their patronage to merit the public cons
dence. ~ PeoiAo e~"n-
Inc pnsnes. will be conducted and carried on in the
Ieioas ouildiig recently erected by Mr.. Fulton se.
sahated as The Bazaar to which Is attached commo-
nous landing for steamboats, at all stages of the river,
d possesses advantages favorable to the importer or
shipper not the least which is that no drxynee viii
ne required from the Warehouse to boats, or from
'Nats to uie warehouse. May 0, le53-2s
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
.NOW- A DAYS"
NEW WHOLESALE & RETAIL
BOOT, SHOE AND RUBBER STORE,
sw-vrSsN HaTrFBUN,

.aNuRA CTURFRS and Dealers in the First DUAL
Nj in Of al Kinds Of Mems Boys, YOUTHS, No-
meu,s Mis.es and Chdrens. Boots, shoes, Galters,
~ ~ ,Il, - i,7 uayenport heve secured rooms for the
present II Forests Block Corner Of Brady and Third
81 wodoors from the Oh Brady street, where
thry are now opening large stoe6
M DESIGN TO Keep on hand at all times full as
nj 81 fheir own and the best of esseGa work OF
yary variety from tie finest slipper to The Coarsesi
Root: all Of which they VIII "arrHhlaha sen ~ 10"
prices for Cash r,,,,,,, na,
nnorf Rock Island and surrounding country, an in
,i,,io, to call and examine their stock whenevcrheS
70 nnrrhase any thing in the Boot and Shoeline.
davenport. Nov eth, l65i-dt
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
Chicago and Mississippi Railroad.
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60 sss 4st :. Z Z

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PASSENGERS for Bloomington, Springfield Alton,
and ST. Louis, will find The route via La Sale to be
the speedicst row now open to the public, and not
subjected 10 the usual delays of the River. BY taking
the CHICAGO ~ ROCK ISLAND RaILROAD d to La
Sadie the ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILRoA to Bloom
ington, and The
CIfEGAGsp & TsIsSfsSf.PE RAILROAD
Alton and st. Louis, passengers taken through
Without delay in IS Hours!
The route St. Louis via Mississippi Riyeris THREE
HUNDRED MILEs and time F0RTY-F0UR HOURS.
stage Connections
Are made at Bloomington with Peoria. Pekin and Ur-
bans; at Springfield With Bardstown. Petersburg and
Havana, at Vrden sWayerly; at Carlinyilie with
HAlsboro, Van Burensburg, Yandalia and Salem; at
Brighton with Greenfield and Scottville and at Alton
with JerseyyiIle, Carroton. Edwardsville. Highland
and Carlyle. The trains also connectat Sprineid with
the Great Wastern Railroad, for Decatur, Terre-Haute
Jack sonve and Naples.
Messengers arriving at st Louis, will connect with
Steamers for the Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee Ry
ers, and also with Steamers for Memphis, Vieksburg
Natchez, and New Orleans
yr Passenger Trains leave Bloomington al A. NJ.
and 30 p. M the arrival OF the Trains from the
North.
ll79ricltets con be procured OF A. F. LANGLEY.
Agent at La Sails for any point oil the Chicago Mis-
sissippi Rail Road.
E. HEALING, suptC & MRR.
June 8th 1854 y
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02

.vEAS-A fine assortment OF Fresh leas, conss Nv
l oiImperial Young Hyson and Black IN hlf Chests
, and boxes, received and for sale by ,,o .
o. az ! nj DAL2ELi d BRO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
WALcoTT HOUSE.
First Station West on the line of the N ~.
Raf1rsod ,,;Ior

Ns't@ &10t3~ n LilItb lIOm UaV6Qp0rt,
liz undersigned has furnished the above beuse !.
good STYLE and is ready to accom- m odate all who
may favor him with their patronage
Persons desirous of passipe !, Sew ,.aoL...,,.,
lhe prarle where there is always delightful breeze
WIZ ~ ma Wacott to repay them for visit.
10 SPoRTsaRN-Grouse and other game abound in
the vicinity. e ~
share ofpuble patronage is respectfully solicited
,r JACOB MYERS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
wuorFsALE AND RETAIL.

rYyHE subscriber has received from the Eastern and
! southern Markets large and well selected stock
NJ Dry Goods Roots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Glassware Quecnsware, Buffalo Robes,
Groceries Dried Fruit, Cotton Warp,
CARPET Chain. Picking Yarn Cut window Glass,
n ( r. T. d Kunawha salt Hardware,
Yet's and Mill Saws, Iron, all kinds steel assorted
Castings Nails, all kinds, Grindstones,
Woodenware, Live geese feathers, fiteh q oaSum
sole and Upper Leather, Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets Paints and Oils, Dye Stuhs, &c',
viii III will be sold at a small advance for Can. AS
int nd keeping every thing in common use, persons
yar ip yeral articles obtain them on Front stree
~ na0 a Ie52 90 J. NJ. BOWLING.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
WILSON g. HARLEY. eaw
WHOLESALE & RETAIL GR0CERs,
Coruer of cecnrd e proAv 81,

Corner OF Second Brady SITS, Davenport, Iowa
IN Hhds. n. o. Sugar, very low,
iU Clarified & Crushed Sugap
Glass, White Lead & Oils fe =
10 bbls N. o. Molasscs,
10 do Sugar house do, 90 & y
do Syrup,
~ bhls Molasses, a4
Superior Young Hyson. Impl Bla Tea
loO sacks dried apples * peaches,
ENtraes Of Lemon and Lemon Syrup,
Essence of Coffee, Rroma, chocolate 4 Coco.
Hams, Shoulders g. Sides, sfH
Sugar cured canva.sed Hams
Goldfish. VT. Fish in bbls
60 kegs Nails, 'fF a.a.
togelner wtha large assortment Of Queens W Cd and
WHO" ware, md all other goods connected i'll the
business, which will be sold cheap for cssb
Inc whole of the stock has been carefully lec1eA
ID the Eastern and Southern markets Wee n oNe,
in tie city. WILSON r. 'uAu rv V
May 10. -.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
Vol. |. to,#i4;
SEARS, WOOD 4 CO., s.
Bedstead Manufacturers, L.mber Merchants
and Dealers in Planed Flooring.

ana UeaIer6 IN FIaned FI0oflnE,
MOLINE, ILLINOIS,. a1p
THE only estabishmentin the West where
sHER WOODS CELEBRATED TURNING
AlHE is used for turning PRrsMATIc FonMe; such az
Nenefs, Batustsrs, Bed Posts, Table LeQs, audot
WORK too various to eDumera!e, with the
!houldangs Of oil into sgnares Of any Member ~
taStc gay suggest Making the most perfect and
beautiful work that fancy desire, snd having the
appearance of costly earced nork.
June II, Isj4-trw-tf rad
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02

SPRlNGS, Axles, Nuts and Washers, Wroush,
- Nails, Strap Hinges, 81
DAVENPORT LIE CLAIRE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
FOR SALE.

'JNNo Ornamental Cottages Ainsw orth. Street in
Green's I'd addition TO City of Davenport; rood
wen OF water aud pump in kitchenLots well fenced
app. 10 COOK d. SARGENT, or
S. RUSSLE DOW.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02

iCoRIABLE FORCES, Anvils, Vices, Horse Shoe,
and shoe Nails at DAVENPORT.& d LIE CLAIRE
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02

'fNHE Key and Plat of Pine Hill Cemetery are nj II
rael Halls Cabinet Shop, on Brady Street. FOY
Information apply TO Israel Hall to
Davenport, Aug LIST, lss4-trw-tf El19
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-02
NAILS.

VI received large supply of Fence, Spike, FIN
July sth, 1854 CHINA hAKFp
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23
RIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile

A RRIVAL OF NEW ENGLISH Juvenile
N and other Books-Odds and Ends from an
old Drawer, by Werdna Rctnyu, M. d.
Pippns and Pies, by Stirling Coyne.
Charade Dramas, for the drawing room. h. Anne
Bowman.
Pleasures, Objects, and Advantages oil .itera-
lure, by the Rev. Robert Aris Wilenoit
Heir of Selwood, by Mrs Gore.
Matilda Lonsdale, the eldest sister, by
Charlotte Adams.
A Tour round my Garden.
Hldred the Daughter, by Mrs. Newton Cros-
and
Eastwood Priary, or Mortimers College Life.
Horses and Hounds, practical treatise on their
management, by " Scrutator"
Outlines of Chemical Analysis prepared for the
Chemical Laboratory at Giessen, by DIR. Heinrich
WILL translated from the German by Daniel Breed,
M. d., of the United States Patent Office.
The Forest in Exile, by Capt. Mayne Reid
On Sale at TAYOR IL MAURY'S
Jan. "a Bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
-NIXTX NH WzS nISrA NOE GAVEn ~


- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS Inc micn
gan Southern and Northern Indian9 Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Western United States
Through Mail, have the following staunch first
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road at Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock Island railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming daily
line for passengers and freight from New York to
Empire, Captain Mitchell Keystone State Capt.
Richards; Louisiana, Captain Davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct to Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, j. Wilson, Commander leaves
Buffalo Mondays and Thursdays; Southern Mich
gan, A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana l. t.
Pheatt, Commander, leaves Buffalo Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
One of the above splendid steamers will cave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DOCK al
O'Clock p. m, every day, except Sundays and
run direct through to Monroe, without landing, IN
ID hours where the Lightning Express Train viii
be in waiting TO take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in s hours, and arriving next evening after leav
ing Buffalo
Running time from New York 10 Buffalo four
teen hours.
Running time from Buffalo ID Monroe, fourteen
hours
Running time from Monroe 10 Chicago, eight
hours Total thirty-six hours.
Connecting at Chicago with fine line &C low
pressure steamboats, 10 all places north of Chicapo
TO Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad to La Salle and there connect with Hi
nois River Line Of Steamboats,, or Express Train
OF Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for all points above and be
ow, making the cheapest and most direct route to
ST. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
ialo and Dunkirk connect with this line AT Toledo
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard TO the Valley
of the Mississippi. Running time TO Chicago, SO
hours; to ST. Louis, Sc hours
| Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see al
glance that no other line enter the Isis
| petitors:
Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats nj leisure, either by the
| New York and Erie Railroad, via Dunkrk, New
| York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
| Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line OF Steamboats,,
| Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
| Railroads, via Albany and Buffalo
| For any further nformation through tickets, or
freight, apply at the Company's Office, No 1913
| Broadway, corner OF Dey street. New York, 10
JOHN f. PORTER, General Agent,
L. p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23
TAKE TICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

~ w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAlLOk.
JIG /. under the United States Hotel, would re
spectfuIy inform his customers and the public
generally, that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such us Cloths,
Cassimeros, and Vestings, OF the latest mporta
ton; and is prepared to have them made up nj
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner and nj low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements 10 90 into the
Ready Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 70
those wishing TO purchase a stock of Clothing,
not inferior TO any in this city, and not made mp al
the north, ms is usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, al
low rates of prices. He is enabled therefore, 10
compete with northern work in point of prices
and 10 quality and style he will leave for those
who favor him with n call 10 Judge.
He can sell whole suits Coat, Pants, and Vcsi,
al the following low rates
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth
cashmere, for the small sum Of. ...........Sl5
Dress and Frock Coats, from... $40 10 $50
Overcoats of different styles, from. .sl2 TO sos
Black and fancy Pantalocns, from.o. SO so 10 $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from.........s SO so to $40
This stock Of Clothing is Of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fan
and winter fashions.
lie keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy articlcs--such ms gloves, cravats collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of Scon's Report {
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-u
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23

DURE ssLVERWARE.--A Magnificent
i assorlment.-M. w. GAIT IL BRO. call at
tention their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Gobets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels Sugar Siflcrs
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Stralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable Tor wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered 10 customers. Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT q BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23
NEW AND IMPORTANT BoOKs.-Is-

In rael and the Gentes, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paley's Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf
nent Divines of the Church Of England.
Letters and Remains of the late Rev. W. III
Hewitson, 2 vols.
The Works of the Rev. Edward Bakersfield 16
vols
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, Of Bath
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah by John
Pyne Smith, d. ID. For sale by
GRAY az BALLAN TYNE,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23
THE ART UNION or LONDON. Plan

THE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan
Il for the current year The list is now open
and every subscriber Of S5 SO will be entitled TO
|. An impression Of Plate, by J. t. Willmore,
A. r. A., from the original picture by ]. J. Chalon,
r.. A., A Water Party"
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engra-
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byron's
poem of" Child Harolde !" and
III. The chance of obtaining one OF the Prizes
to be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
The right to select for himself valuable work
of art from one ofthe public exhibitions.
Sfatuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by T. Thorneycroh
Copies in bronze, from original Model in
lief by X. Jefferson, of " The entry Of the Duke OF
Wellington into Madrid"
Statueites in porcelain or parian.
Proof impressions of large Autograph, by t. H.
Mcguire, after the original picture by w. p. Firth,
K. A.. [" The Three Bows" from Molieres " Bour
geois Gentilhomme"
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR IL MAURY, Booksellers. jan "a
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23

WTANTED--A Situation as Teacher of
wv English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
rudiments of Greek, il desired. All OF which viii
be taught in the most approved manner
The applicant is an experienced teacher, Of
both in regard 10 character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered.
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec S--ti Ptts6eld, Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23

IL piled by the Commissioner of Pensions in
le49. In addition, the resolutions, laws, and ordi-
nanccs ofthe old Congress, showing the pay 10 Of
fcers of the line and the staff Of the army the hos
pital department, and medical staff, and OF the
quartermasier's department; haEpay OF the line
under the resolve OF October 2lst, l7S0; under
other resolutions, to officers, officers of themed-
zeal department and medical staff, chaplains; and
communication pay under the resolution of March
22d, 1888; together with the names of the officers
OF the continental line OF the army in all the States
who served TO the end of the war, and acquired
the right OF communication pay; with the names OF
officers killed in battle, or who died in service.
Price 81 sent postage free 10 any part OF the Uni
ted States. For sale al
TAYLOR az MAURYS Bookstore,
Feb Ia Near N nth street
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23
ID ARE PENSION HOOKS" lands in

ID ARE PENSION BOOKS.-s. Lands in
IN Illinois 10 Soldiers of the Late War;" giving
the names of each soldier TO whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
land J the description of the tract of land granted
to each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served and
by whom each patent was received single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls Of Indiana and North Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act Of 18th of March, ISIS, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection or suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR az MAURY
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-08-23
GLENWOoD CEMETERY.
E1HIS HEAILTgFIJJ, BURIAL PLACE

A ofthe Dead having just been dedicated with
appropriate ceremonies for the purpose, is now
open for The reception Of the remains Of deceased
persons.
The Mausoleum has capacity for hundred
bodies. in winch such friends OF the dead as may
apply can place the departed until they select
SITES Tor graves.
The plan OF the incorporaiors is one of equality
u regard TO the lots, which will not be put up
publicly for SALE although they usually bring
premiumD making the early selections of lots the
most desirable.
Until an ofceis established in the city Of Wash
ngton, applications will be punctuay attended to
at the present Office, in the east wing of the build
ng on entering the Cemetery.
Visitors are requested not TO drive fast through
he Cemetery grounds. -
VIM. s. Humphreys.
N. B. Glenwood is situated short distance
due north of the Capitol Aug 27--3m