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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05
DOBBs IN THE LEGISLATURE.

There are men who csnno. speak in pub.
lie. Their courage fails them when they
meet the up-,urned faces waising expectans-
may be. il is terrible situation to face the
audience, and know that j. is absolutely ne
cessary TO say something, and feel at the
same time that every idea has turned deser-
ter. 2
If there was anybody that dreaded speech
making, i. was Hiram Dobbs. Mr.. Dobbs
could talk Auently enough in private. At
such times no one would have suspected
him Of the least diffidence. But when he
stood before public audience, which, to be
sure, had rarely happened, when. however
in virtue Of some little office which he held,
he was called upon to give brief notice, or
to introduce Lyceum lecture to his audi
ence, it was with a perceptible tremor of
voice, and dislrus,ful rapidity Of utterancs
clearly indicating that in his self dis,rust he
had committed it 10 memory, end like
school boy with his fret piece, was com.
PEELED TO rattle it off with all possible rapid
i.y leet j. should escape him altogether.
Owing to this unfortunate peculiarly,
casiona where he thought there was pos
sibili,y Of his being called upon.
But we cam. always foresee. Neither
could Dobbs.
Owing to new phase in politics, Dobbs
was elected 10 the Legislature. Though
gra.ified, he was also little in,imida,ed by
the honor, and but for the though. that he
was no. necessarily obliged TO speak, would
have declined serving.
As i. was, he accepted.
All things went on smoothly for time .
Mr.. Dobbs could vote on other peoples
motions, though he couldn', make any him
SELF
One unlucky day, however, the proceed
ings being rather dull, and Mr.. Dobbs rath-
er thirsty, he concluded to 60 down e.airs
and get glass of lemonade.
Az he rose 10 leave The ball bo caught the
Speakers eye. The Speaker supposed he
announced in loud voice:
"Mr. Dobbs."
| Dobbs started as If he had been shot.
The assembled wisdom of the State had
their eyes fixed upon him. He pulled out
his pocket handkerchief TO wipe away the
perspira.ion, and feeling it necessary 10 say
something. blundered out: o
s'Second the notion"
s.There is no motion before the house,
said the speaker.
"Then-I-I-"
| "The silence was brea,hless."
d."
Dobbs couldn'. think Of anything 10 say.
But bright idea came TO him, and he 6n-
ished the sentence;
81 move we sdjourn."
The motion didn', go, but Dobbs did, and
nothing more was seen of him for that day.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05

''Doctor, do you think lIgh-lacipg is bad
for the consumption :" "Not at all; it is
wha. i, lives on.' The DOCTORS reply was
wise as we'll as witty.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05

True goodness is like the glowworm in
this, that j. shines The most when no eyes
except those Of heaven are upon it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05

Why is . happy laughing eye like one
,ha, is totally des.royeds Because il is an
eye ela,ed (anuihils'ed.)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05

WHY is fanciful idea like The sesa Be-
cause j, is a notion Gan ocean,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-04-05

WHY is an overworked horse like an um-
brella Because it is used up.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

EE" Those of our town subscribers who do
not receive their papers regularly, Will please
send word to the Office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

Thanks to the clerks of the Grenada and
Union for city papers. ..
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

We arc indebted to friend Bater1an, Of the
st. Charles, for his attentions.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

We are Indebted to Mr.. Douglass, Of the Ira
der, and Mr.. Elstncr, Of the Whites Cliffs, for
files Of late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

Thanks to friend Perronce, of the Fanny
Fern and Mr. Russell, of the Marion, for files
Of late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

The democracy are sounding the tocsin
throughout the State, and calling upon the 'un-
terrified to organise, hold meetings, and APP
point delegates to the nominating conventions.
That is right. We trust that their ticket will
be composed of the abest and most talented
men that can be found in the ranks of the par
ty; the more especially as it would afford us
but poor satisfaction to oppose and aid in de-
feating second on third rate men,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

The Griffin { Georgia. Mirror states that the
Iocusts have made theirappearance in vastn
bers in that region, and that they seem dispos-
I'd to derour all vegetable life that falls in their
way. trees and grass included
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

We were favored with fine showers Of rain
during Saturday night and Sunday morning.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

THE Sons OF TIE SIKEs.-We are indebted
to the attention of Mr. Tnos. II. Morris, Texas
street, for copy Of the "sons of the sires, a
history of the rise, progress and destiny of the
American party, and its probable influence on
the next presidential election; to which is ad-
ded a review of,the letter Of the hon. Henry A.
Wise against the know nothings. By an Amer
lean" The work is highly spoken of by the
papers, and commands attention from men Of
all political denominations.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

The navigation Of Red River, from Alexan-
drla to the mouth, is very difficult and DANCE
rous Nearly every boat grounding.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

An officer of the quartermaster' department,
United States army, is now in Cincinnati SUI
perintending the construction of cottages to be
used as officers quarters and barracks for the
soldiers now stationed in Texas The cottages
could readily have been built in Texas for less
money than it will cost to transport them from
Cincinnati 10 the Sabine
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

An election for the office of treasurer of the
town of shreveport, will be held on Saturday
next. The polls will beopened at the mayors
office z.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

The people of Kansas have held a conven-
ton and issued a proclamation declaring the
present governor incompetent for the office,
and ordering the election Of successor. This
is tprogressiye democracy" ofthe first water.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

The Bastrop Democratic Times says corn is
worth two dollars per bushel in Morehouse pa
IRISH, and that eff we are not favored with rain
presently, it will be worth FIVE dollars before
twelve months roll round.,'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

We were in Minden on Saturday last, at
which time the municipal election came off in
that place. The issue was strictly between
Sam and the unte,ryfed, and as such may be
considered as a fair test of the strength Of the
know nothings. The result for mayor was:
w. j. Blackburn, 40
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

A writer IN the Mansfield Times presses the
claims of the hon. !. B.. Elan, of Desoto. to
the democratic nomination for congress from
tie fourth district
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-16

CHoLERA.-The St. Louis Republican of the
Sd inst, says, we have known for some time
cholera existed amongst the new recruits at
jefferson barracks, but it did not strike US as
Of SO alarming character as to require special
notice. The disease now yields readily to
prompt treatment, and of the total number of
persons attacked-about 7O-ony IA cases
terminated fatally. In the last month or two
as many as IL to 1900 persons have been as
sembled at the barracks, and, collected from
so many quarters Of the country, it was natural
to expect that disease should prevail among
them to some extent. The police and sanitary
condition Of the barracks, are very rigid.
A writer in the Aberdeen Miss. J Conserva-
tive thinks that the Tombigbee river is not the
only object affected by the late drought. Half
bushel and peck measures have wonderfully
contracted, steelyards and scales lose balance
capriciously, and yard sticks set at defiance the
dimension Of extension; per consequence, a half
bushe! is mysterlously changed into the capa-
city ofsan ordinary blue bucket, FIVE pounds of
soap at one place refuses to be more than four
at another, and the yard measuring thirty six
inches at one time, after much persuasion can
be with difficulty induced to make thirty-two
at another. Wonderful country, that around
Aberdeen.
The navigation Of Red River, from AIexan-
dra to the mouth, is very difficult and DANCE
If, Mo H.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
WALC0TT HOUSE.
First Station West on the line Of the II 4 r.
Railroad IL miles from Davenport.

THE undersigned has furnished the above hous> in
good style, and Is ready to accommodate al who
may favor him with their patronage. So.
Persons desirons of passing a few weeks Quietly m
the PRAIRIE where there 10 always delightful breeze
VIII find Walcott TO repay them for visit.
To SPoRTshEs-Grouse and other game abound N
the vicinity.
share Of public patronage respectfully solietel
JACOB MYERS.
Walcott, July 18th, Is54-wtrw-n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
Chicago aud Mississippi Railroad.
f.Ts es< E-w CgsE7 Ess;sss-.zs-i
~ ~ -. j. !. ~ "a 4 ;ssssI D

6 sl.;; - 9. s:.s Z. 80
DAssENGERS for Bloon.ingto Springfield, Alton,
l and St. Louis will find the route via La Sale to be
the Speediest now now open TO the public. and not
subjected the usual delays Of the River. BY taking
the CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD to La
Sale, the ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILRoAD to Bloom
inatop, and the
Chicago a NIISSzssgPFIR RAILROAD
TO Alton and St. Louis, passengers taken through
Without delay in Is Hours!
Tho route to st. Louis via Mississippi Riveris THREE
HuNpRED MILEs and time FORTY-FOUK HOURS.
Stage Connections
A re made at Bloomington with Peoria, Pekin ard Ur
bana; at Springfield with Bardsown, Petersburg and
Havana; at Vrden with Wsverly; at Carlinvlle with
Hillsboro, Van Burensburg, Vandaia and Salem; at
Brighton with Greenfield aud Scottvie; and at Alton
with JerseyYe, Carrollton, Edwardsville. Highland
and Carlyle. The trains also eonneetat Sprnfeld with
the Great Western Railroad, for Decatur, Tere Haute,
jacksonville and Naples
Messengers arriving at St. Louis will connect with
Steamers for the Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee Riv-
ers and also with Steamers for Memphis Ficksburs,
Naichez, and New Orleans.
IT ? Passenger Trains leave Bloomington at A. NJ
and 30 NJ, The arrival OF the Trains from the
North.
lEJ7fickets con bo procured of A. r. LANGLEY,
Agent at La Sails for any point on the Chicago Mis-
sssippi Rail Road.
E. HEALING, suptC MRR.
June eth, 1854 ly
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
NEW EXPRESS ROUTE.
American Express Company,

ST. LOUIS AND GALEEA. VIA hisstssPPI RIVER.
WE are now running semi i-weekly Expregsto and
w from st. Louis to Hannibal, Quincy, keokuk,
Burlington. MusegtiDe. Rock Island, Davenport and
intermediate places to Gaena. Our arrangements
with the steam packets afford facilities for the safe
and speed. transportation Of bankhotes specie pack
ages, boxes and bales of goods; the collection and pay
Of notes ard accounts and the purchase Of goods
on orders, DC, &c. trusty messenger will accom-
pany each Express, provided with iron safe for the
security Of valuable packages entrusted to his
Orders for the purchase of goods, &c, from Gaena
and other points the route. will have prompt atten-
iion and packages returned by the first messenger.
Packages will be called for and delivered St. Louis
without charge for carriage. Messengers will leave
Tuesdays and Fridays Of each week. At Galena we
connect with Burbank g. Go. to st. Paul. Alss to Chi
eago Buffalo. New York and all tho principal eastern
citeis. LIVING STON. FARGO d Co., Prop'rs.
RENWiCk Il son, Agents,
sept 1-52-3N Davenport Iowa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
G Il O C. E II [ f. $
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!

The subscriber has opened Grocery and Provision
Store on the of Front and Perry sts. oppo-
site Messrs Burrows Il prettyman's mill; where will
be- found choice assortment of Groceries, Provisions.
Wooden ware. Nails Glass, White Lead, Oakum, Ros-
in, &c. &c. all Of which VII be sold low for cash
trade
Dealers in the above articles will do vel to call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Attention will be paid ts receiving Storage, For
warding and selling of merchandise and produce.
Davenport, July ia. 1853. i'm. DALZELL IL Bro.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
1854. 1854.
II. -. Mail 1o1af<>.
r~esi..s4-.zzs rzssl5ss7 &xxsSSs. N1n
a. yss.ssz ss -sIss3zsssd ys3 \. s.gsa
CHICAGO & ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD

CHICAGO & ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD
The Onlv Railroad connection OF the Eississip-
pi with the Atlantic.
Three traus daily through to Chicago Sundays ex-
ecpted.
Leaving Rock Island,
lst-Through freight with I'd class cars at 30 A NJ.
Arriving at Chicago $40 Pm.
od-Mail train s20 a. NJ.
Arriving at Chicago r. III.
3d-Nigh! Express every eveniag) 540P-M.
Arriving at Chicaso 8 A. Nj.
Trains arrive at Rock Island,
1st--Nigbt Express from Chicago at $50 4. NJ.
5d-Mai Train - s: 8 r. NJ.
3d-Frsight s30P.M
u T All freight trains have second class and Emf
grant ears attached. The trains this Road to
and from the Depot in Chicago and in connection
with trains of the Michigan Southern Railroad, thus
avoiding the usual expense Of Hacks and carriage of
baggage.
Tickets through to Chicago and all principal places
East by the above route be had Of S. s. Stevens,
Agent at the Rock Island depot Of the Chicago Rock
Island Railroad, JOHN 4. HENRY. supt.
w. II. WHITMAN, Ast. Supt
Rock Island, may lst, 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
An Open Field and Fair Play.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
WATCHES AND JEWEIRY

AT HOUSEL's. No. LIE CLAIRE ROW.
HAVE just returned from New York with the
largest and best stock Of fine Watches and J.welry
ever before offered in this market. | have go.d
Watches from $40 to Sa25 Silver do from s. S60.
Gold Chains from 81 to $50 Rings fr two bits 10
$500 Breast Pins from 5 to 500.
would call particular attention To my stock of La
dies Watches Which embraces full variety of Plain
Hunting and Knameied cases, aud | think can suit
the most t,stidious
In short. my whole stock of Clocks. Watches, Jew
elry. Silver and Plated Is full and complete ant
much larger than has ever been brought to this mar
ket. and s.i wholesale or retail al prices tba
v i'll defy al ailcompettion.
Repairing done usual at short notice.
Nov. 18th, Is 4.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
RENWICK SON,
STEAMBOAT AGENTS. FORWARDING. SToRAQR
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Bazaar Landing,

Bazaar Landing,
- DAVENPORT, Iowa,
ID EsPECTFULLY call the attention offarmerv, ehip.
III pers, and the public generally to this advertise.
ment.
They viii at all times be ready to store and ship ev.
cry description OF produce and merchandise, to buy
and sell On commission, and trust, by prompt and
strict attention to the interests Of all who may favor
them with their patronage to merit the public conn.
denca.
The business will be conducted and carried on In the
spacious building recently erected by Mr. Fulton, de-
signated as the Bazaar, to which Is attached como.
dous landing for steamboats, At all stages Of the river,
and possesses advantages to the importer
shipper, not the least of which is that drayaEe will
be required from the Warehouse TO boats, or from
boats TO the W Warehouse. NAV g. les3-aS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27

nILS, Lard, Linsecd, and Tanners Oil, Turpeptin
~ and Pitch, for sale 1T DALZELL'S.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.


THE subscriber has received from the Eastern and
Southern Markets large and well selected stock
cf goods of all descriptions, in common use. consisting
of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats aud Caps,
Glassware. Queensware, Buffalo Robes,
oroceres Dried Fruit, Cotton Warp.
Carpet Chain, Picking Yarn Cut Window Glass
G.. A. r. /. IL Kanawha salt Hardware,
Xcts and Mill Saws. Iron, all kinds, Steel assorted
Castings, Nails, all kinds, Grindstones,
Woodenware, Live geese feathers, Pitch & oakum
Sole and Upper Leather Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets, Paints and Oils, Dye S.uifs, &C.,
viii II viii be sold at small advance for Cab. As
inte Id keeping every thing in common use, persons
wal ing several articles can obtain them Front Street
tte Brick Store opposite the Mills Davenport Iowa
nne o. Is53-oa j. M. BOWLING.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
SEARS, WOOD 4 CO.,
Eedstead Manufacturers, Lumber NexsAtats
and Dealers in Flaned Flooring.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
THE only esta blishmen tin the West where
SHERW O0D'S CELEBRATED TURNING
LATHE is used FOR turning PRnNArIc FoRns; such -
JNsnets. BaiHsfers, Bed Pesfs, 7atis Legs, andst
work too various TO enumera.s, with the
.Eoaldtngs cf all into sqtares ~ sRy nuAbse
taste may spggest. Making the most perfect anA
beautiful WORK that fancy dssire and havi1g Aes
appearance Of eostfy eGrued E0vk. u
June Il. iaJ4-trW-G
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
.'NOW-A DAYS"
NEW WHOLESALE e. RETAIL
BOOT, SHOE AND RUBBER STORE.
STEVENS X RATHsRUN,

MANUFACTURER ERS aud Dea ers ia the First Quai-
vi ity of all kinds Of Mems. Eoys', Youths, Mo-
mems. Misses and thlldren's Boots, Shoes. Guiters,
&C., having determined 10 locate their business per-
H4aneLtly ia Davenport, hays secured for the
preseut Forests Block. Corner OF Brady and Third
Sis. doors from the Brady street, where
they now opening large stock.
They design 10 keep on hand at all times full
sortment OF their and the best of ca work OF
every variety from the finest slipper to the Coarsest
prices for Cash.
They most respectfully tender to the people OF Dav-
enport. Rock Island and surrounding country, an in
call and examine their stock wheue they
sh pu rehuse any thing in the Boot and shoe line
Davenport, Nov 9th, le54-dt
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
SHOES AND CATERS.
Buckets! Buckets!
Brooms! Brooms!

UST re 'cived and for sale Wholesale or Retail,
81 prime lot ofeomwoa broome.
Japuary lie. BURROWS FREI IfM Az
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27

Just Received!!
INROM n. York Manufactures, Fine Gold Hunting
I and open face Levers, Gold Pens, nroscAss, HsS
Rings, Rings, Clasps, &c,at
BILLIONS Jewelry Store,
Jan 10 No. Le Claire Row.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
WILSON g. HARLEY,
WHOLESALE RETAIL 0R0C1As,
Corner of Second Brady ,ts, Oayeaport. levN.

IN Hhds. ". Q. Sugar, very low,
~ Clarified e. Crushed Sugar.
Glass, White Lead & Ois,
10 bbls ". o. Noasses,
10 do Sugar house do,
do Syrup,
& bbls Moasses,
Superior Young Hyson. ImpI. Bla. Tea.
100 sacks dried apples h peaches,
Extrae. of Lemon and Lemon syrup,
Essence Of Coffee. Broma, ehocolats q Oosea.
Hams, Shoulders Il Sides,
Sugar cured canvassed Hams,
Goldfish w.t. Fish in 1 bbls,
GO kegs Nails,
together with large assortment Of Queens, Cd ana
Willow ware, and all other goods connected iii the
business, which will be sold cheap for cash.
The whole of the stock has been carefully iec1ed
IN Inc Eastern and Southern markets. We o. oAhs
as greathducemsnst 10 purchasers as any othe houee
in the city. WlLSON HAY nv
May 10.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
FOR SALE.

TWO Ornamental Cottages on Ainsworth Street, II
4 Green's cd addition to City of Davenport; good
we'll of and pump in kitchen-Lots well fenced.
Apply 10 COOK & SARGENT, or
S.RuSSLE DOW.
June Yst, 1854
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-27
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY.
Washing without Labor

Washing WltnouI IaBor.
4 NDREWS celebrated Soap Powder for washing
~ and making Soft Soap, for sale at
deco DALZEIL'S.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
NUMBER 3---VOLUME |.

and represent them as losing each othe
and delighting TO dwell together. This
affection is manifested by the clinging of
the vines to each other, and their being
nourished by the same soil. and often
springiag from the same bill.
The maiderls are supposed to be clothed
with the leaves of the plants. each with
the one over whose growth she presides;
and all summer they are supposed to
dwell among them. They have no sepa-
rate names, but are called De-oeha-ko,
which signifies .'0ur life-our support
ers.''
Corn, they say, was once of easy cul-
ture, yielded abundantly, and had a grain
very rich with OIL But the Evil Spirit
being ensious of this great gift to the red
man, went forth into the fields and spresd
over its universal blight. Since then it
has been harder to cultivate, produces not
so abundantly, and has lost It's original
richness. When the rustling wind waves
the corn leaves with a meaning sound,
the pious Indian fancies that he hears the
Spirit of Corn, in her compassion for the
red man, still bemoanihg with unayailing
regrets her blighted fruitfulness .-4dner-
icaR dgrtculfarisf.