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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10
Texaa Immieration.

Fifteen thousand Germans recently left
Hamburg. for Texas. Large numbers of
Germans are settling in Texas, and nearly
all OF them are devoting their labor and cap
ital to agricultural pursuits. We expec,
tina, important and beneficial consequences
will result TO Texas from this immigration.
The immigrants are said TO be Of superior
class, steady and industrious, and who COM
mence the cultivation of the lands as soon
as they arrive. The unsettled state of
Europe is csusing many to move who would
not otherwise think Of seeking a new coun-
try, and frittered away as German national
ity is by the numerous petty governments
who strive to keep up the forms of royalty
by appropria,ing the hard earnings OF a re-
luctans people, it is not surprising that such
large numbers determine to rid themse elves
ofrestraints which though. perhaps, more
vexatious than actually oppressive, are stuff
GENTLY disagree-ble to be avoided by all OF
the untitled classes who can possibly do So.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

CHOLERA IN Iowa CIrY.-When place
happens to be visited by cholera, such fool
ish and sometimes malicious reports are
circulated, that it is an act Of duty to correct
them whenever an opportunity offers for so
doing. For that purpose we copy the fol-
lowing remarks from the Reporter in rela-
ton to the cholera in Iowa City -
at cannot be denied that we have had
aud still have some cholera in our midst,
but not TO the extent above mentioned. In
a conversation few days ago with one OF
the frat physicians Of our town, he informed
US that since the fret appearance ofcholern,
about six or seven weeks ago, there had
been, not to exceed thirty deaths. OF
these, q greater portion were amongst a
class Of people, newly arrived foreigners
and others, living in low, crowded shanties,
where the great wonder was, that they did
not all die Of some malignant disease. Out
OF this average of five deaths per week,
have grown these bug-bear stories ofwhieh
we spoke. and which are eagerly grasped
a, aud promulgated, with additional embel-
lishmen,s, by those, who, for some cause or
other, seek to throw every impeachment in
their power, in the way of the progress and
growth Of our beautiful young city"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10
our INCOMING POPULATION.

The Burlington Ha1sse noticing the FIRST
ripple OF the tide Of immigration which is
again setting towards Iowa this tall. re-
marks that most Of the families WAC cross
the river at that point have well-appointed
wagons. excellent horses, and many OF
them are driving very fne lots Of different
kinds OF stock.
We hare noticed the same facts in regard
to the immigrants who enter Iowa by the
way Of this city. Take it altogether, and
we venture to say that no new State was
ever allied up by population as steady, in
dassrious, en,erprising aud intelligent as
that which is now settling upon the fertile
prairies Of our magnificent State. Look at
the "movers" when they FIRST step of the
ferry boat and stand upon the western bank
Of the Mississippi,-;heir wagons, horses
and other stock, and their "axings gene
rally, proclaim them to be weii-to-do IN the
war,a-their cuun,enanees show them to
be men self. dependen, and perfectly salts
fad with their present means and future
prospects,-no care-worn expression as
though they had been logged through life
bv the s5ectres Of want and poverty, lbut
buovant with hope, and still radiant with
the reflected light Of past successes In
dulgrng taste characteristic oil Angio-a-
merican freemen, they have changed their
piaees of residence, not because they we're
suffering in their former habtsiions' but
that they wanted to see this rich praiHe
country of which they had heard so much,
and because they knew that the strong arms
which had achieved pecuniary indepen-
dence in the rough and comparatively poor
feId. of the older States, would with much
less Tabor secure far more plentiful har-
vest for themselves and their children in
the virgin soil of our unincumbered prai-
ries. And il it were possible for US
to be deceived BY the appearance of
the men, there can be no deception in the
l,oks of the women and children. The lat
ter are stout and healthy looking, well
clothed aad showing unmistakeable evidence
OF having plenty to eat. The former have
an air of cheerful contentment which can
not be counterfeiied. and which few people
desire to put on only for the purpose of de-
ceiving the world. We know that women
are Justly celebrated for making the most
of a bad bargain, for habitually striving to
look on the brightest side of the darkest
cloud, and when all things appear gloomy
10 the natural vision for clothing them with at
leas, temporary if bu, delusiye beauty,
BY regarding them through the kaleidoscope
of hope. But be is poor physlognomist
who cannot tell the difference between the
expression of real and feigned happiness.
1t is the former which lights up the counte-
nances OF the women, who. travelling with
their household gods and the objects of their
affection. are going to preside over hospita-
bic homes in their new localities. We wish
all Of them health, happiness and worldly
prosperity, and again say. happy is the State
whose borders are being filed up by such .
population.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10
Plain Language

The plainness Of the following language
used by the Boston Atlas does not detract
from its truthfulness. The subject is not
one which should be minced over with court
phrases, and the Atlas has an inveterate
habit Of calling things by their right names: ;
"The Democratic papers in those sections
OF the country in which murder Is not
reckoned among the amenities Of social life,
profess to be very much shocked at the turn
which affairs are taking in Kansas. Poor
souls. when they were advocating with all
their might (not much, at best) the Nebras-
ka bill, they did not for moment anticipate
these dreadful doings. II this plea is to be
received, it only proves q dismal lack of
foresight in those who make il. For our
own part. we believe the bill was intended
to produce pre- cisely these results-to throw
the territory into the hands Of the Missouri
siaveholders-to prevent its organization as
State upon decent Christian principles
TO keep out Eastern emigration-to intro
duce anarchy first ard slavery afterwar re.
At any rate. the opponents OF the measure
foresaw these results, and predicted them
with sufii tient energy.
We believe Congress will be comnelle',
as we have already said. finally to int erfere
with strong hand. II the President would
bu, do his duty, much agitation and debate
might even now be saved; but he will not;
nav, we believe he cannot. He is not the
man for an emergency like this. and he
will be Influenced to his own destruction
BY the unprincipled advisers around him.
New acts for the government OF Kansas are
required. The Douglas bill has proved ut.
terly inadequate, and there is nov in Kan
sas nothing deserving to be called or con-
sidered government. The fellows there
might just as well declare their indepen-
dence. They are traitors now TO the Con-
s.itu,ion and laws Of the United States, and
ought to be dealt with accordingly. II We
cannot coerce them into obedience, let US
acknowledge ourselves conquered, and give
them the territory in fee forever"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10
One Of the Critics.

A theatrical critic in the Dubuque Tn
bune, who signs himself 'Devotee,' and who
must be considerable Of an amateur if not
9 connoisseur, writing of the appearance
and performance Of Miss ST. Clair, among
many extraordinary expressions of extrava-
CANT e1loey, ssys,-"her voiup,uous form
is the fttest setting for her diamond. SOUL
"Inspiration quivers down her snow-white
arms. and trembles on her finger ends; pas
sion wrestles in her shivering knees, and
shudders through her fainting limbs
"Her soul fckers in every accent, and looms
up in every pantomime."
The excited youta who relieves bis over
charged breast by such ecstacies of admira-
ton must certainly have free seat near the
fooi-ligh,s. Nothing but very close jux-
opposition TO the goddess Of his alteration,
could endow him with such marvellous
powers Of speech. We think the other ad-
nirers of Miss ST. Clair should shield her
from the probable consequences of such
spotheosizing laudations. Panegyrics so fig
urative and couched in such a!legorical
phraseology. might cause her sensitive soul
to make a final flicker, and we protest
against her being killed off even by the ar
dor Of tDevotee.'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10
TIE roRx1ox xxws.

The steamship Atlantic arrived at New
York on the afternoon Of the 9th inst /, and
contrary to expectation, did not bring any
important news from the seat of war. The
information comprises but little more than
additional details Of former transactions,
the bombardment had not been recon-
menced and there had been no further fight.
ing in The vicinity Of Seesstopol. The
price Of cotton remained the same, but there
had been an advance of u on flour, 2 q Sd
on whes,, and Sd on corn.
The account of the distresses in the Rus
sian army from want Of provisions is not
confirmed. The Russian Admi'afs ac-
eoun, Of the bombardment of Sweaborg
says it did but little damage besides burn
ing the public stores, and that no injury
whatever was done to the iortifications.
The attack on the Tchernaya was led by
Gortschakoif in person. Three thousand
Russians were killed, including three Gen
erals and ,hir,y-eight officers Gor,scha-
kofiss latest despatch stated that the fire OF
the A lies had sensibly diminished.
From England there was no news of
much importance. The Queen had been
received BY the French people with the
greatest enthusiasm and cordially. On
her return she was accompanied as far as
Boulogne by the French Emperor. There
was no reliable Information on the subject
of negotiations. There were rum ors that
the Spanish accession 20 the Alliance was
completed. but that the adhesion of Sweden
and Denmark was any thing but satisfacto-
~. There were also rumors Of split in
the Austrian cabinet, and that Austria had
suhmitteda new project of peace, and would
declare decidedly for the Allies. All of
which. however, hung up very loose au-
ihority. Russian agents had been sent to
the principal European cities for the pur-
pose of negotiating Russian loan. There
had been some fighting betS cen gun boats
and single vessel. without amounting to
much, ard the general impression, derivable
from the appearance Of things at Sebasto-
pol, was thar neither party knew exactly
what move to make next.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

PAKpEE BuTLER.-The Cedar Co. Ad-
rertissr speaks thus of our former fellow
citizen, but more recently of Cedar county
who was lately mobbed by the licensed
rascals in Kansas -
"Mr. Butler left his residence in Cedar
county, last summer, with the intention of
settling in Kansas. He was a man who
was beloved by all his neighbors, and was
proyerbial for minding his own business and
not interfering with others, either in their
private concerns or political views. Blu, in
Kansas he met the fate of all who will not
bend the knee to the slave oligarchy His
letter will be found in another column. No
person who ever knew Mr.. Butler, can
doubt word Of his communication. or that
il is in the least too highly colored."
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The reporter for the 81. Louis Lnte4igsn.
Ger, having observed the inutiiity Of the pub
lished reports of the frequent cases Of stab
bing in that city. with commendable zeal
SEXES the occasion of a s,abbing case be-
tween t"o negroes, to read the people Of
that CRY aud the rowdies in particular
homily upon following custom that has
negroes for its imitators. "a class Of ami
mails" be ssys, $50 nearly resembling the
simial tribes" Now, "git eout"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10


The KINNEY PURcHAsE.-A correspon-
dent of the N. Y. Evening Post states that
Col. Kinney has concluded fer the entire
Mosquito grant of Sheppard and Haley-a
tract of thirty millions of acres, with three
hundred miles of seacoast, extending fro m
Boco del Foro on the South to Great River
on the north -
"The price is, | believe, set at five hun
bred thousand dollars. In the abundance
of mineral wealth, valuable woods and in
fertility, these lands are not surpassed by
any in Central America. In the interior
there are elevated pasture lands nd forests,
with 4 climate we'll adapted to northern
constitutions, from its uniform and agreeable
temperature The Colonel will now pro-
coed to extend his plans of colonization,
proportionaiely with the enlargement OF his
domains,-which are certainly big enough
for an empire-and a corresponding Access
sion to the number of his expedition may
be expected.
Abou, two years ago. Messrs. Sheppard
and Haley made accession of one half of
their right, title and interest in their grant
10 parties in the United States on certain
conditions, owing TO the non-periormance
OF which they have transmitted formal re-
vocation of it to the grantees, and conclu-
ded the new arrangement, with Col. Kinney.
Among those interested in the revoked
grant were Daniel F. Keeling of Virginia,
Cos, Johnson Of Maryland, Sera,or Cooper
of Pennsylvania, and Joseph l.. White OF
the Transit Company"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

IMPORTANT LAND QUESTION DEcIDED.-
The Washington Star understands that the
Secretary OF the Interior, to whom the
question had been referred, has decided that
in computing the fourteen days military
land under the act Of March, 3, 1855, travel
cannot be estimated MANY says the
Star shave applied for land under this act
who could not make out the fourteen days
service requisite without counting the time
spen, in travel. To such, under the Secre-
tary's decision, land cannot be accorded !"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

FOREIGN Missross.-The receipts of the
American Board Of Commissioners for For
eign Missions, during the year ending the
3lst of July were S3I0.427,77. and the ex.
penditures for the same period were $685.
s93,ls. The present debt of the Board is
s2o,56s,6o The anniversary meeting this
year is to be held at Utica, commencing on
the l1th inst.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

THE number Of deaths at Norfolk on last
Wednesday was 81, at Portsmouth 2l.-
No papers were published at Norfolk on the
sth inst. There was much dissatisfaction
because the President had refused to give
up Old Point for the use Of those who had
fled from the city, and another committee
had been appointed to urge his compliance.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

Daniel Halsted, an old resident OF Roch-
ester, N. Y, and father Of ID. J. Halsted OF
the Rochester Advertiser, died in that city
on the afternoon Of the lst inst. He was
a man of mild and pleasing manners, mem
Der of the society of Friends, and highly
respected by all.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The good people of Iowa City have de-
cided in favor Of raising loan for the pur-
pose Of erecting suitable school buildings,
and against granting The use of the Park as
public school ground. Both good de-
cisions.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The Secretary Of the Navy had got the
retired list Of navy officers ready for presen-
tation TO the President.
There was rumor, doubtful one we
should think, that Montgomery Blair, Free
Soiler, has been selected to succeed Judge
Cranch, as Chief Justice Of the District Cir
cult Court.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The Republican Convention at Pitts
burgh, on the 9th inst, was large and en-
thusiast;c, and the most entire uaanmity
characterized all its proceedings. Passmore
Williamson, who is now in jail under the
unrghteous decision Of Judge Kane, was
enthusiastically nominated for Canal Com
missioner
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

ANOTHER AccrDrsT.-On the night OF
the 5th inst, another collision occurred on
the Camden and Amboy Road, between a
train and charcoal wagon. The driver
Of the latter and his two mules were in
stanily killed.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The pretended Legislature of Kansas ad-
journed sine die on the 30th ult. Previous
10 its adjournment the Missouri code of laws
wa: adopted, where not locally inapplica-
bic, not inconsistent with other laws which
this celebrated body had passed.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

Immediately following lengthy article
on "Post Office Reform" in which the ed
itor of the Muscatine Journal says, sour
subscribers, like as one man, beseech Us TO
correct the grea, afiiiction," occurs the racy
and brief injunction, "How to keep posted,
take the Journal"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The Mayors of London are generally
chosen by seniority from the Aldermen, and
we see il stated that the next one will be
Jew, David Solomons, Of the cordwsiners
mad
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

w. w. Seaton, of the National intebi9en.
Ger, sailed for Europe in one of the late
steamers. IL was his intention, while at
sent. TO visit his daughter who is the wife
of the American Minister at Stockholm.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

A correspondent Of the Troy Budget, wri-
ting from Albany, says that Mr. Taft, oil
Charleston, South Carolina, who lost his
arm on the Western Railroad few days
since, claims 500, 900 damages.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The New York Associated Press is said
TO have a contract with the Newfaund!a nd
Telegraph Co. for Two years for the trans
mission of,hree thousand words on the ar.
rival Of every steamer, BY this arrange
ment news will be transmitted from the
Crimea to New York in seven Days.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

Rattlesnakes seem to abound in southern
Oregon. Three men recently went to the
mountains, where dens OF these snakes
were known to exist in large numbers, and
in short time killed seven hundred OF
them.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The steam saw-mill, warehouse and out
buildings OF Messrs. Porter g. Slifeld, situa-
ted at Black Lake, Michigan, were burned
on the morning Of the 2lst ult. No insu-
rance, we learn. Loss about $4,000.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The deaths at Alton for the month Of
August numbered only sixteen. The Cou-
rier says that in no past season have the
people of that city enjoyed such uninter-
rupted good health, and they never before
INDUCED so freely and generally IN the use
of fruits and vegetables as during this sea-
son.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The editor Of the Cincinnati Police Ga
setts was recently imprisoned and fined 500
for sending threatening letter to extort
money. Properly punished.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The Republican State Convention of
Wisconsin has nominated Coles Bashford
for Governor, and E. D Holton for Lieut..
Governor.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The second term Of the State University
commenced at Iowa City on the 9th inst,
and, as we learn from the Reporter, under
very favorable auspices.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

At the book sale in New York on the 9Th
inst, the whole day was devoted to Har-
per's catalogue, and SIS. 900 worth of books
sold.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10
nrw Aouertise
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS
H,rA

For Less than Cost
THERE will be of red for saIe. on Tuesday, the
llth inst lsrge stock Of Dry Goods, " hieh will
all be sold Tor les, tn cost The stock will consist
In part Of every description ~ silks and Fancy ress
Goods Clo,h-, sim Hats, Notions &c. Ladies
wishing nice lot of Dress Goods cheap wii hnd this
to be the place.
Call 30 they will only be offered for FIVE days
this wa, and then ri Auction.
Yoa find these bargains Second St, betw zen
Brad, ami Perry sts., upper side. l.. HIGGINS.
eepl0d2ts
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The next session of the Iowa Medical
College commences at Keokuk on the first
Monday in November.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

The American Express Company has re-
Gently made a dividend Of per cent. for
three months, with surplus Of s27l.o0o.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

Senior de Grisssr has been received by the
President, as Minister to the United States
from Guatemala and Salvador.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

No. ia. Atso .tory brick House on the Lo, er /
err OF lo~aAnd Front running back ~ second s!iv.
fronting .hree Streets " Loass tor Is yeat, II
tos rent.
Besides the above have numb II 8rimpioyes
lots la dhereHt paris ui me IL, abru On saiofL
ed 10 ieEss for terra OF years. Appls 10
GEoHGt l.. NlIhOLx,
COrneT Of AAtl aud seSoLl 49,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

No, LIS. Three Houses and Lots corner Of Pop,a
and lie Claire streets, togrih With Lot II ,o,64 a,
10 Clare street, the hole will be leased ~, 5,s.
al n great barg4ln II all taken b. ouu pvrsoA
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

No. III. brick store house 90 the conner ~ Roek
Island and Front streets, eau bo had fair rom rs
to 20 ycafs, LII Rave.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

NJ. lGl. A House and Lot on Second stree, E,s
Of Iowa. House 2siIrirs iaSat, con.iratie, 10 sow
nodate two families, Lease 10 ID years iron /. J
Aptil.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10
Arrivals at lie Claire House.

j.. BUTTS, PRorRisroR.
Saturday, September 2.
RI uo1driageElady Ton. J c bloomfield New York
lea III Henry Smith. Moline
Mrs Ere .,nan, Crawf~risv + Rndnes, Kensss
Williams, WainuiGroveC Sonle, alton. ~
HIN wberry. Minnesota u Van AIKEN, New YORK
! ~ Mason Rockford ] Thompson. Weliop
s i Hyovu Cha. G. Hall, Bllt'mo
A rIine Keakuk II A Hart. Camanehe
Z; sen poer Chicago A Mcmillan, La Crosse
q y H',,t knsiuytou Pa + G. AmsteadS lady. Phtla
p W.t,ers Saith Eiisoe, Tayior'stalls
J Smith, Mt Vernon, 10 j Ford. henfnckg
Hornee Keys Marion James fori, +"
Chas b Stuart. Wisconsin Robes IT,, "
Daniel Cort,s W Anderson, :.
y Reron Bond, -
" Jennings. Dyans Peters, New YORK
" hebbcn, Henry, Ill DIV Brooks,
IRyxu - J " Kinney,
Jas A tnmelI, Louisyi lie A Hostasr, Jr,
orrin Smith, Galcna Peters, netrot
Mr, Inrr RCotayer, FreehOlj. NY
NJ NcFaden, Z. G Hendn ksan - =
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

No. ISL. A beautiful blur Lot Oh the North di,
Of siAth street opposite Maek!ol's gardea, vii !,
Leased for ~ years.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10

No, $50. 4 new house with six room. so,ya.g..,
y arranged. cellar and esieTn Un hifd ,tos.i NJ,
iowa and Le Claire streets 10 Lcase iori4 l,af ,n
November next. w
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-10
Town Of Walcott.

NJ have for sale hu ndrch choice building lot.
w In the Town - { W ieoti aud ffiy well situated
i've acre lots Ia te vicinity of SAID Town, all OF h;eh
We VIII sell TO actual settlers on liberal terms
september Is, 1885 COOK q SARGENT.