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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
WHoLEsALE ARD RHrAIL.

THE subscriber has received from the Eastern and
4 southern Markets large and we'll selected stock
Ct goods Of all descriptions. In common use consisting
OF Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Cape,
Glassware, Queenswure, Buffalo Robes,
groceries, Dried Fruit, Cotton Warp,
Carpet Chaia, Picking Yarn Cut Window Glass,
u. 4. r. !. Il Kanawha salt Hardware,
Ncts and Mil saws, Iron, all kinds, Steel assorted,
Castings, Nails, all kinds, Gtindstones,
Woodsnware, Lave g~cse feathers, Pitch * Oakum,
Sole and Upper Leather, Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets, Paints and OILS, Dye STUFF, Sc,
viii h will be- sold nj small advance for Cab. A.
nts nd keeping every thing In common use, pessops
ling several rtelcscan obtain them Front street
attts Brick Store opposite the Mills, Davenpor lows
une q, 1890. J. N. ROWLING.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17

uEw YO1K LIFE IMsu1Anc1 COMPANY.
once 100 1reaAvay, n. Z.
A0ENcv Nod - CLAlRk BLOcks DAVENPORT
GAegyAL vepsovv
Puxs "a ssnny Aetuary Mea9n FaAsKLsN Prest
A. ". NcGREGoR, Agent.
sspI ~, ASA.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
Nails, Glass, White Lead

A LARGE stock Just received direct from the Man
N sfaetarer.. WiLBoS Harley.
Msy 81 1855
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17

100000 Feet

lna pack ages teasirom Sb boxes 10 chests pui up
zUOerpressiy for fsmti, use at very lev prices
at land " kELLY's
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
Davenport, Rock Island and Muscatine
MORNING PACKET.

a >z> THE weiI-known nd reliable steam
ShAuN-iR 4 er LAAARTiNE, Capt, PHYtPs, J.
n. Adair, CLERK, viii leayethe Dayen-
port landing EVERY ssHSIs6 st O'Clock, and Mus
catine EyEHY EVENING AT = o'oLock. The travelling
public may rely on the p1Detualiy Of the Lanarine
10 the hours named.
For freight or passage apply on board. ArI lsdt
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
PINIsHEp BRAss WORK.

A LLkinds, viz Faucets. Try cocks, Steam Wits
~ Ties, Oil Cups, Globe Valves, Sc, &c..-at En
gle Works .Chieaso.
Dec IS dWu y. W.GATES q co.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
1asesurt stass Mutual Fire. Aaxiue 1nsuxanes
Cannanv 81 e. Leuis.

Company Of u. Lsais.
CAPITAL oaoa,eee aud constantly increasing
DIRECTORS:
u, d. Pare, C.. =. Greedy. . ~. hdGcu,
=. Rss Rw. Alexander, Il. wysnan,
rs Nccape. d. A. January. e. II. rerk-
psrics s.aei from 20 days years, and the tu-
sursa paricipase In the whole prcdss.
Par isfsrsa atom enquire ofshe undersigned Agen'
a. Davenport. q. l.. pAshNfo"i'
Jaly slth, lsSa-trw-ly
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
Steam Engines!
QUAY BoIIERs

OF alldescriptions. on hand and made to order
OAiso Sheet ron Work. via. smoke Pipe, Brrech-
Is, Ae., &C, made on short no,iee-ntEaxie Work.,
Chicago.
Dee Isdwif p. w.GATEs ACO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17

TIE vsstsra Massachusetts, Insurance Comply.
Hittsaeld, Mass.
Cash Capital, Sse'ose
R,rr .hire csunty Mutual Insurance Co.;
Pitisfeid, Mass.
n1ss ints R,fa,i.s BLOCK NYRoS H. FISH. Agt.
fIinoi, 81 Rock Island. Ilis.
Once "a Cora n.rciai Bui ding.
No. Second eoor. Nm hoSi ASshS
Ian is-dif Davenport, lows.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17

NOh H. w ES LhN L re- huLNl1
1t Rock Island.
We are Agents for
Whites New York Type Foundry,
EsrAaLsBEn ~ 1910.
(The reputation of which !. we'll known that com
ment Is unnecessary and keep constantly on band all
GEoIs, Long PRiMER SMALL Plea, Plea, &c;
ALSO, THE
Ordinary Styles Of FANCY TYPE
In smaller fonts; any other style furnished to order al
SHORT NOTICE, we forward the orders direct 70 the
Foundry. We also have on hand
Spaces, ouads, Leads, Dashes. Rules, Brass
and Metal, Cuts, Composing Sticks.
Ga'leys, Quoins. Cases. &c.
ALSO
NEWS AND BOOK INKS.
coLoRED INKS AND BRoNZEs,
PRINTERS GLUE, &C.
Specimen Books III be sent, application, TO those
wishing 10 order from this Foundry.
OLD TYPE TAKEs IN EXCHANGE FOR NEW
att cents per delivered at store. We also in
tend having hand al NIL times
NEWS PAPER Of the USUAL SIZES.
Any size not on hand, made 70 order. We have also
been appointed agents for
Hoes Superior Printing Presses,
Which will furnish te order at sbor notice. We
have already supplied erai offices. These Presses
give sysai ss,i sfsciion. Catalogues with prices
eut postage free on application. We furnish Type
and Presses the same terms the manufacturers,
making the same Cash discoani, adding trsLsporta-
ton. Address
North Western Type Agency, Rock Island.
Rock Island. Aug. s. 1875. d-~u
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
pAyYHPoHf INSURANCE coHPANI1s.
Yifas Firau and uarias lnsuranca.0

Hlo. ElroH Ana 0Atlo6 1u1UIGucd...
aarsfsri Life Insurance Cs.-Capltai SSoS,oco
OF Hartford, Conn.
K.ieS arhock er Fire Insurance Co.-Cspitsi elSoooe
cfNew York.
am.1c.n Natal Insurance Co.-Capital e3oo.0oo
Of New York.
v,,,,., p.a,.etsn Insurance Co.-Capitai $780, 600
of New YORK.
rha .h,va Cam nanies are uArsrN BnxrN, with
Cab CaDsais sssa IA aud In ssfresey
eau De e6ecetea In the above Companies al
The IN sst enable rates The motto OF these eoh
panies 10 Ne rsysSistiesif
AMOS FINEFIELD, AgeEt,
ttet rs No Comm rciai Block.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17

KEEP COOL DON'T GET EXCITED
Tho GroRt Attraction
Tthis tim seems be attic little check ersdssote
n on Front street, opposite ths steam mills, where
au immense stock Is opening consisting staple
and fancy Dry Goods of ever variety, wooch goods
and Cloths: good assortment OF Hats, Caps and
Gloves Boots aud Shoes, aiarge stock and great
rcty oil ready made clothing. 1 can beat the Jews
having larges; quantity and greatest variety in
market: Groceries. Ctoekery, sheif-hardwar ,ctc.,
all which will be sold atsuetioD prices. All pufcha
ets are warranted not to go gsumbliug, come
back dissatisfied Reeo,icct cred store From,
street opposite Steam Mill.
Dayenpor; Nov. 18th. b. DOaNF.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17

NEW CLOTHING HOUSE,
ON BRADY STREET, third dood from 81 street.
~ We are DOW opening stock Of ready made
Clothing. manufactured uy w. r. Jennings Broad
wsy, New York of the best material and in his best
st,ie. which we shall cell at the LOWEST PRICES.
Geufe men are invited 10 call and examine stock
Davenport, June 30 du aiLL q co.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
House q Lot for Sale.


TINHE newly erected double frsnte house, built in
i modern styie and very convenient. situated on
Euek Island betweenSecou a. Third sis will be III
Of reasos able terms for each on application 10
Jgns27dn E.W. WHEELER.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17

7 UST received aud for sale Wholesale or Retail,
~ fne lot Of Boston. Soda and Butter Crackers.
fanuErv ISL RHRROWs 4 PRETTfMAA.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
B. 4 W. KELLY

; pavenpart, DccasI, Isst-dif
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-09-17
SAW MIL,
T I N B E r /,

which will be com letea and In operation by the
teen,h OF ne II month. Adjoining the town site, o
The North, there Is Grove OF about eight thoGsan
nrr Of h1y ri God
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
From the Democratic Star. A Know Nothing Big Gun Encctually Spiked.

Spiked.
 The know nothings tell us, love of country is quality so inherent in the human mind, that no man can so divest himself of its ties as to become true and patriotic citizen of for eign State.
 They illustrate this proposition in the follow. ing adrot manner: Can an American citizen. who emigrates to Canada or Australia, break up and annihilate all the associations of his past ife and become really patriotic subject of the British Queen? If an American cit- zen cannot do this, cannot point foreign can- non at his pative land, it follows (arguing from analogy) that the subjects of foreign govern ments, emigrating to the United States, cannot do so either-cannot be faithful, and ought not to be trusted.
 It is strange that such false and worthless argument as this should deceive any person who possesses even the instinct of a brute- A moderately enlightened dog would not drop the substance to snatch at shadow, much less would one of the proud enlightened sovereions of this grand republic cast away his glorious inheritance to put on, and wear, loyally. the abject nauseous subjection of patry province. tyranzed over by cOd-ish arstocracy and luxurious Queen, who never stood within three thousand miles of the land she overshadows No! true American could never forget the past and become loyal subject of kingdom where the poor have no voice; where the Ca thollc is divested of many rights; where church and State are so closely united that each has corrupted the other. But the cass of aytor eigner emigrating to the United States, presents far different aspect. He drops the miserable shadow to catch the substance. A subject of the blood stained British Empire, burning like our forefathers under the wrongs of monarchi- cal tyranny; like them bowed down by the in-
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

CAPT. PIKE AND THE GAzETTE's CoRREs PoNDENTs.-There is a class of callow cores pondents to the Gazette, in this city, who seem to take the reputation of Capt PIKE especially under their wings. Our exposure of PIXIES secret assaults upon us and our paper, seems to have aroused the fury of the whole pack against us.
 We have never assaed Pike as man, but only as politician, and then, only, when he thrust himself before the public.
 To the contributors of the Gazette, and par ticularly "S' of the last number, who are so valiantly defending Pike;s reputation, we shall give few nuts to crack.
 But few years ago, when Borland edited the Banner, he denounced the Reaz Edute Bunk as the most corrupt concern on earth He charged Capt. Pike with having used the mo- ncy of the. Bank to corrupt the ballot box This charge Bey Borden, then editor of the Gazette, denied and challenged Borland to the proof
 Borland replied, very bitterly, that, from the nature of the case, he could not prove the charge; but he hnes0 Pike had the naotire and the opportunity to use the money, and that he dn0t possess tle naora5 principle to restrain him.
 Such is the recorded and, as far as we know, the unretracted charge made by Borhnad against Capt. Pike.
 Now if S." and his companions wish to de- fend Capt. Pike let them do so Let them turn their batteries the other way Borand is their man!
 We shall now see if Pike's defenders "acMl str0ln ct C g11at and sUallow canaeL"
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

tolerant bisotry of tho dominant creed; like them, appealing in vain for redress-will such an one, when the long looked for sun of our young republic shines upon him, waking up in his bosom nope, happiness and Independence will such an one sigh for the restoration of those institutions which he left behind him with rejoicng-insttuton which were built upon his misery, and cemented with his blood? flying from cruel, hopeless degradation, rccev- ed into an atmosphere of light and loveiness, will he hesitate to point a cannon at his persecu- tors should they direct their blightng footsteps to the invasion of his new home Because the American cannot detest what is good. to love that which is corrupt, does it follow that the foreigner cannot detest what is corrupt to love that which is good We appeal to hu- man nature for an answer But the A1nollite who places emigrants from and emigrants to the united States upon the same footing, who places the institutions of the British provinces upon par with our own 1 do not appeal to for God never breathed his humanizing spirit into such wretch's heart.
 Agan We have many emigrants from the Northern States amongst us. Some of them are members of know nothing councils Should the bind tanatclsm of the north involve us in clvll war, (a0/atch IS by no means improbable ) what will be the course of these men Will they be true to the land of their birth, or true to the land of their adoption? If the above quo ted know nothing argument be true, they are al- ready branded as traitors branded, too, by bro. ther know nothing: they will be true to their early prejudices, and false to the soil upon which they live. Consider this, men of northern birth, and come out from the fools and fanatics with whom you are associated. Finally, the author of this argument places himself in the unenvlable position of man who, WITH THE PROBABILITY OF WAR BETWEEN THE NORTH AND THE SOUTH HANGING OVER OUR HEADS, is KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY fostering traitors As far as the KNOW NOTHING ARGUMENT applies to him, doubt not that its application is cor rect. A
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23

OCtOOer ZHd 1S0o, EDITOR OF TRUE DEMOCRAT:
 SIR:-The 29th September was the day or the first Know Nothing demonstration in Searcy county. Dr. Vaughan was their speaker- Notwithstanding the inclemcncy of the weather the Court House was crowded with people anxious to hear something about this new or der.
 The Doctors speech disappointed every body he ploved nothing--he divulged nothing.- He left the people no wiser than before He read the platform and said there was no secrecy about the order; and then said he was no mem Der and could not enter lodge, for he knew nothing of their signs, grips, and passwords, making complete confession that there acas secrecy His speech was filled with such ncon- siStenCies!
 He delivered himself of eo,qhen speech of about 20 pages .of ioolscap He pitched into the red mouthed Irish and the Dutch. Nearly the whole of his efforts were directed against the few foreigners in this country His speech was a poor affair." as every one present could read m the down cast conferences of "Sam's boys"
 But the best of all is yet to come When Dr. Vaughan opened his batteries, confident of demolshlng every body and every thing, he threw out challenge for any body present to come out and face him. When he was through, Joseph Stephenson stepped forward. The Doc tors face showed that he did not fear Mr. Ste phenson. He thought it an easy game; but ike tue naan ,oAo run or oGce and got beot, he said hat he got aN tue Jroad cloth votes, but aOhen Mey brought op Me d-d Aousand yards of jeans, he aCaS no lOhere.
 Before Mir. Stephenson the Doctor had to quall-his arguments vanished. | wish could giveyou Stephenson's speech. At almostevery sentence the house rung with cheers and laugh ter. He showed up the Know Nothing plat torm-that it was in opposition to the priuci- ples of the constitution and destructive of our civil and religious liberty. When Mr. Stephen son closed 1 could read Know Nottingham in the faces of only four men out of a hundred The dark lanternites are few in old Searcy and without any living hopes.
 They denounce the True Democrat as a ly- ing sheet l suppose they are only acting in accordance with orders from Little Rock They are instructed by their superors there, to put down the True Democrat but sir, they can't do it in Searcy. Give it to them, the de- mocracy here are with you.
 Respectfully, etc.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Our Prediction Fulfilled.

In our last issue, we made the following prediction about Know Nottingham in Arkan- sas:
 Georgia has taught Know Nottingham an othor lesson. Let us sec if they will profit by 1t. We predict another change in the KEow No- thing ritual and constituton!-we predict an- other change in the Know Nothing platform"
 When We made this prediction we did not think 1t would be so soon verified. The last Gazette contains long editorial re- commending and ,nying upon the Know Noth- ing State council, the necessity of changing the whole concern by abolishing entirely it's secrecy and ceremonies" The State coun- cl meets in this city next week, some0aere at sometime between midnight anl one hour before day." Doubtless the Gazette's recommendation will be adopted, as it is plain that without some change Know Nottingham is gone, and no change can make matters worse with them
 Change is the watchword of Know Nothing Ism. It IS ever presenting new phases. We suspect that its founder, Ned Buntline, were he now to escape from the penitentary, would hardly recognise it as piece of his hand work. But poor Ned is safely immure.l within the four walls of States prison, and not being permitted to read the papers, he is spared this sorrow!
 And so the Know Nothings of Arkansas are really going to profit by the lesson taught them by the victorious democracy of Georgia! N ss aoeA. When they shall have taken few more such democratic lessons they may become re- spectable fellows. But their oaths, grips, signs, passwords and bloody red papers of notice," wont do for an intelligent sensible and peaceful, people.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
The Kane Expedition. Indiana Election.

New York, Oct 12.-The expedition under Capt Hartatein, which went to the Arctic Ocean in search of Dr. Kane, reached the latitude of 82 degrees 30 minutes N, dis covering new capes, bays and seas.
 They also encountered bridge of ice ex- tending from Greenland to this continent. It was five hundred feet high and eighty miles long.
 They found Dr. Kane and hisparty at Lea- vity @ on the 18th of September They had abandoned their ships in consequence of their being blocked up by the ice. Three of the party had died of exposure; but the balance were quite well.
 Neither exped0ion saw any traces of Sir John Franklin or any of his party.
 Last winter is reported to have been terribly severe in the Arctic. Many of the natives were killed by the cold.
 Indiana Election.
 We have dispatches here to-day, giving par tial returns of the Indiana election. They show that the State his probably gone democratic. The gains of that party thus far are considera- ble.
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
LECTIO MS
Every Thing for the Democracy-NOthins
 for the Knn1u Nofh;nu.

for the Know NOthings.
 GEoRGIA.-ln this State, the democrats have carried every thing. The old aohig State of Georgia has gone for the democratic party In lO3 counties, JoHNsoN's majority over An drews, the Know Nothing candidate for Co., vernor is {, 9,485. In the mine counties to hear from, Johnson's majority will be at least l, ,OOO Thus the majority of Johnson, the democratic candidate, will be over ten thousand votes in Georgia.
 The democrats have also elected sir Congress men and the Know Nothings only t,vo. The democrats have elected five Judges, and the Legislature is democratic by an immense major ity! Hurrah! for Georgia!
 OHIo.-In this State Chase the abolition candidate, is probably elected Governor. The Knoao Notling party joined the abozitionists and have, in all probability elected Chase, the rank est aboitionist in the north. Will the Know Nothings of the south crow over this victory? We shall see.
 PENNSYLVANIA has gone for the democrats. Plumer, democratic candidate for canal commits sioner, has beaten the combined forces of whigs, Know Nothings and abolitionists. The .fusion candidate'' is no where. The democracy of old Pennsylvania have declared for the Nebraska bill and have carried the day! Down with the abolition Know Nothings we say!
 INDIANA, too, has gone for the democrats, by an overwhelming majority! The Know No- things and freesoilers were badly beaten.
 Thus the thing sums up. The democracy are triumphant everywhere except in the aboli- tion State of Ohio. And in Ohio the Know Nothings and aboitionists have elected Czase. the btterest abolitionist in the Union, as Co., vernon. The Know Nothings of the south are welcome to the victory. Tears must stream from their eyes when they shout over it.
 The democracy are not yet efete. There is still Ultallty in the democratic party, and every day evinces the fact
 Dr. Borland, bring out your rooster. It will do us good now to hear him crow. Bring him out, man, and give him chance This is the occasion for him!
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
Scutherners Look Here!

The following address "to the people of Pennsylvania" signed by the charmen of the ao}ig, Kaoao Nothing and abolition State commit tees, presents to southerners matter of grave inn port. Here we have the a0Aig party, the Kno,c Nothing party and the abolition party-aH united aga!nst the national democracy-ALL united against the principles of the Nebraska bill!
 Read it, southerners, and ask yourselves if Know Nottingham in such company will suit you ask yourselves if you are willing to join the crusade against the national democracy, who are contending, at the north, in tue hot-bed of aboltionism for your rights? Read it and think of it. Here it is:
 To Me People of Pennsylvania:--The whig party, the republican party, and the American party, having each nominated candidates for the office of canal commissioner it becomes ap- parent that such a division of the elements of opposition to the national administration and its Nebraska fraud would inevitably lead to the election of Arnold Plumer, the pro-slavery Nebraska candidate. In view of these facts, meeting of our respective central committees of said parties was held at Harrisburg on Thurs day, the Z|th Ot September, lSoo, and thelr nominees having declined and been withdrawn Thomas Nicholson, of Beaver county, was no. minated as the candidate of the said parties for the purpose of concentrating the votes ot the anti-N ebraska party on one man, and he Is hereby earnestly recommended to all the lovers of freedom in Pennsylvania as capable honest, and true hearted man, who is worthy of the support and confidence of the people. By order of the committees:
 JOHN 4. FISHER.
 Chairman of the whig State committee.
 LEMUEL TODD, Chairman of American (know Nothing) State com. of thirteen.
 DAVID WILMOT, Chairman of Republican, (abolition) State con-
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
EMorado, Oct. 9th, 1855.
MR. EDJTOR.

NH. CDlIOR
 About eight months since, joined the or der of Know Nothings, and believing that in times like the present. it is the duty of every citizen to express his views openly, upon the questions at issue, and that there should be no misunderstanding of my position, here declare that l have withdrawn from any connection with them-convinced that it is the most dan gerous and insdious organization that ever made its appearance in our country
 Having heretofore acted with the whg party, 1t may be asked where will go? My reply is, that give my cordial support to the democra- tic party, believing it to be the only conserva- tive constitutional party Of the country The Know Nothings themselves, say that there are no issues between the old parties, and being hencelorh an uncompromsing opponent of thelrS, It follows as natural consequence, that should join the party opposed to them.- And here let me appeal to all patriotic whigs Of the Clay school, to forget their ancient pre- Judlces of name, and assist in the overthrow of this proscrlptive, oath bound organization.
 Respectfully,
 P TACV
The true Democrat., 1855-10-23
VI VI4N WV IJ Nliif They Come DuiI

The undersigned, having been induced to join the Know Nothing party, have become sa- tisfied that, as democrats, they were in the wrong place, and consequently have withdrawn from all connection with that party; and are desrous for the whole community to be ap. prised of that fact for which purpose they pub fish their names.
 WM. NJ. SCOTT, Jr.;
 ALEXANDER RUSSELL;
 JAMES MILLS;
 J. NJ. KESTERSON;
 J. B. kESTERSON;
 ISAAC GUEST;
 JOHN s. GEE;
 JOHN w. DAWDY;
 SAM c. WILLIAMS;
 MARK $. MILLER;
 WOOD. T. DOUTHIT. STILL TWO MoRE.-Although we are W whigs we have withdrawn from the Know Nothing party, considering their doctrine opposed to the fundamental principles of our government.
 JESSE JAMES,
 JOEL ELROD. BENTON, SALINE Co., Oct. IS, 1855.