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caoypc and cbeirica for pictures aud mate
rails Of every description.
supplied materials manufacturing
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PROPOSALS carrying United The
Of January 1850 the June, 1886, nciu
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until the lsl day Of
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hereby certify a and c known
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signed judge United States
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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
uas,senu,etss o. s. Senator.

HrNRy WILsoA has been chosen Y. >.
Senator BY The Massachusetts, Legislature
The Senate having concurred with the House.
What will the Southern Know Nothings
say now
The following is short biography OF the
Senator elect:
ale is q native of New Hampshire and
is about forty-six years OF age lie went
10 Massachusetts, in 1890, poor, unednca-
ted and friendlcss, but possessed OF trade
energy and ambition. He worked for a
time as journeyman shoemaker, at Nat
lex, but soon entered into business for him
sell. devoted his leisure hours to study
became an influential poli.icisn, and took
the stump in 1910 for Gen. Harrison. lie
wa, known as the Natick Shoemaker aud
his spceches were well received. In that
camoaign he was elected to the Legislature,
of which he soon became an influential
and leading floor member. In 1914 he
vas elected to the State Senate, and again
in ls45. In As he was Delegate to the
National Convention, voted from first 10
last for Daniel Webster, and after Gen
Taylor's nomination, withdrew from the
Convention, returned to Massachusetts, got
up meetings agoiHst neh' a. ioi;
ed the Buffalo movement. attended that
Convention, aided in Van Burcn's no,nina-
ton became the proprietor and editor Of the
Boston Republican. and the leader OF the
Free Soil party in that State. In the flu
sion'of 1850, between the Democrats aud
Free Sellers, he was elected to the Senate,
made President OF that body for two years,
helped to return Mr.. Sumner to the United
States Senate, gave up his paper, and re-
turned TO the shoe trade. but continued an
active Free Soil politician. In 1853, he
was elected member Of the Constitutional
Convention, was one of the most active
members, and for two years was the Free
Soil candidate for Governor. From first to
last, he has been ruling spirit among
those with whom he has associated, and an
iniiexible enemy of Slavery always.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

-
The following sxtract ften . coumnra'
cation thst appearssin the Muscatine ~
ouire, ever the Signature of~Price Current
we consider a "settler" as regards the su-
periori,y of Davenport to Mu.cstine as spro-
duce market
But. Mcssrs -Four Editors CT the Journal
who believes your hue and cry about ths
price of pork, Do the farmers! No--they
are iateiiisen, people, who generally try
the market and had out the prices para iof
produce, before they sell. Will the mer.
chants and produce buyers believe yoa
They cannot very we'll. for their books
show that for month past, the ruling price
for pork has been from % to 70, and mol
AS the Journal would have it, from So % to
So 5o-which rates il has published for the
mere purpose OF getting even With tn" DaV-
export Gazette.
81 think that the prices which the farm
ers most wish to know, and ott.h' - know
are the ruling prices Of the market, aud not
the exceptions.
"Mr. Journal. suppose yon try and see II
YOU can out-iigure the Davenport Gazette ~
something else--vou are no match for 1t IN
the science of brag in the price line--try
the game on the subject of temperance. or
ON the subject of .Hance," or on the poor
dutch in the poor-house, and then il the edit
ors of the Enquirer do not help you. give
them particular goss.'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
lee.

The thick. transparent cubes Of ice that
have been sawed out of the mass CONCEALED
between shores of the Mississippi, which
aov cause shrug as they pass along the
streets, piled up on the vehicles used to
convey them to their receptacles, when
again they are exposed to view in the ho'
months Of summer will cause a differen,
feeling to creep over one. The scarcity
and high price of this luxury last summer
should induce people on these upper waters
where the article abounds, to lay in plen
tiful supply. One firm, we understand
has already laid in HOO tons. On the
other side of the river, we learn that the
people are blowing the ice up and storing
it away at the rate of 100 tons per day.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

BYRosASD PEEL.-There was at school
a fine clever boy, who was known as little
Bob Peel" One day it happened that one
ofthe older boys, stout, brutal fellow, un-
dcrtook to make 'fag'-that is, sort OF
school slave Of young Peel; but the little
hero sisted with all his might. This ty-
rant however, soon conquered, and then
proceeded to beat him in most cruel man.
ner. In the midst of this, another boy
somewhat older than Peel, but two small to
hope to muster the large boy, came running
up, with tears in his eyes, and his cheeks
hot with Indignation, asked how many blows
he meant to infiict.
why, what is that to you young rascal,
was the reply.
Because if you please said the noble lad,
Il would take half
This boy was Afterwards Lord Byron. -
Littls Bob was the great Robert Peel; but
the big bully who beat them, nobody knows
anything about
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
Jst asile @a,tttt..
ALFRED SANDERS, Enron.
Ravenpert. Monday, Feb. -. 1898.
our German Fellow.citisens.

Our German Eellow.citi2cns.
The Ssbbsth Law. The Prohibitions Law
Lotteries. Tom Paine. We can't surinoun
much Dutch, though those German teach
err upon whose instructions we have waited
a. sured VI we were the most apt OF all then
scholars. While there is much to be adj
nire& in the German character, there y
considerable to be condemned, in the esti'
ration Of an American. We admire then
for their love of literature and music, shei
industry and economy. but we condemn
them for their excesscs md their intde
principles. Thst there are honorable ex
ccptions we admit, but now speak Of then
in the aggregate.
In the copy Of the German paper OF on
city before US we find articles on the sbov
named subjects, opposing. we presume the
FIRST two and favoring the latter. The edit
n, notorious intidel, is supposed to reflect
the sentiments Of the mass of our German
citizens. HoldiKg the opinions he does with
regard to religion. il is just as natural fol
him TO oppose the one and favor the other
as for water to seek its level.
While We concede the right to our Ger
man fcllow-citizens to hold such opinions al
they see proper, yet in community direct
" opposed TO such sentiments, modesty
At least should characterize their proclama.
ton. Bringing with them from the Fader-
land sentiments and opinions. the fruits of
scenes, circumstances and moral and polit-
ical culture, entirely different from thai
which is experienced in this country, the.
cannot expect to adapt the education thu:
acquired successfully To the circumstances
b- which they are here. surrounded. But .
handful compared with the entire population
and leaving their native country OIL account
OF the political and social evils there existing,
wisdom should dictate to thenl--as it does
to the more enlightcned-that if they can
net endorse, at least, they should not seek
to control the politics and religion OF their
adopted country.
We attach less blame, however. to tliem
than to the political demagogues and unprin-
cipled men of our own country. who for
party ascendancy, play to the prejudices,
hatter the opinions, extol the virtues, en-
courage the vices and thus secure the in
fuence of this class of our citizens. We
trust the day may come, as it eN come
when, if our German friends have not the
foresight to perceive the effect Of their
course and change their conduct, American
citizens will place it without their power to
exert that influence COR evil, which is now
alas! 80 plainly displaying itself.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

UsqUEscHABLE FIRE.-Four years ago
what is now called the sold breaker" at
Thomas g. Be.tty's mine, caught fire from
an explosion. The fire was communicated
to the dirt heaps around, where it has been
secretly burning ever since. II made its
appearance again about two weeks ago, in
the immediate vicinity fthc new breaker
and men were and are still employed in re-
moving the dirt h = ap- there, that being the
only method practicable toinsure safety. A
stranger might pass it in the daytime and
not notice it, as there is but little smoke
and the daylight browns every other appear
ance of the fire. 1t is only at night that
the danger presents itself in reality--show.
ing itself to the beholder in an enormous
mass of fire, partly hidden by thin coatina
at the top, not yet consumed. and decorated
by number of pretty blue lights proceed
ing from as many bright spots of burning
anthracite coal. The mine is stopped, al
well as every other mine in the neighbor
hood. II is quite hard times for the poor
miners,-Poasuilie( Pd.) Register.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
From tho Baslinore Ansriean, January 81.
eoauylss, the Ruined 1Ankss

A New York letter writer makes Che
following comment upon the fallen
fortune. of the celebrated Robert Schuy-
Ter:
! passed the other day a splendid mansion
of MIR. Schuy Ter, whose stupendous frauds
are SO well known. 1t was closed and
apparently solitary, though his family still
reside there. What contrast few
months has apparently made in that family!
Its glory is dim. Crowds no longer assem-.
BILE in the spacious parlor; the coaches OF
the splendid and gay do not line the side
walk; the brilliant lights and the dashing
company no longer allure the crowd to
herd around the curb stone-ail is soli-
tude. But what lesson does this event
teach.
MIR. Schuyler had two characters. In
business, on Change. at his ICONS in the
Astor, he was known as the high-mnded,
honorable, rich, successful, pure-minded
man, one Of whom New York was proud,
one whom she delighted TO honor. Now
come with me into one Of the least pre-
tending streets in New York. This house
is Is unpre'ending as the street. Mr.. Spi-
Ger lives here. Let us enter. Mrs Spicer
and a family of children, from 10 years and
under, compose the household. 1t said 10
be singular family. Mr.. Spicer is sngn-
lar sman. No one ever. sees him. The
butcher, the milkman, the landlord, don't
know him. Mrs. Spcer does all the BUSH
ness. Mr. Spicer comes in late; he goes
away early in the morning.
He is a busins IS man; he has 50 much
business that he is never seen in his family,
Remain there day aud night, and you will
never see Mr.. Spicer. The daughters be-
come young ladies'. They are we'll educa-
ted. They go out into society, but no one
knows their father. Mr.. Spicei's name is
not in the business directory. So have this
family lived for twenty years in the heart
of New York! AT length the elder Miss
Spicer is engaged to a most worthy man.--
lit is neetful to gain the consent OF
Mr. Spicer, that the marriage may take
place.
A time is appointed and the eypcctant
son-in-law is placed face 10 face With Mr.
Spicer He is told by the father himself
that his name is not Spicer, but 10 Mr..
Schuyler; hat the mother OF his daughter
is not wife, but il the daughter is taken
in marriage the mother shall be welded. -
The double act is consummated, The veil 10
removed, New York, is aststed for mo-
ment by the disclosures, an elegant house
is aiken on Twenty second street. and the
family is launched on the wave of fashion
able life. Al the world knows the sequel,
With So rotten foundation, how could the
superstructurs stand.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

OPTIONAL CosvESTlos.-The papers
generally over the State having responded
10 the call for Convention Of the + litors
Of iowa to meet ut Muscatine on the lst
day Of May next, over friends Of the Journal
and the Enquirer must stir themselves in
the matter, as we predict greater array Of
editorial talent than has ever yet convened in
eur State.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
"OgpER OF THE IMMACULATE CoxcEI

"ORpER OF THE IMMACULATE CoNoEP-
TIoH. A new order OF kinghthood is to be
established in France to be entitled the
80 rder of immaculate Conception The
Paris correspondent Of the London Alta
says it is to be confined TO the nobles@.-
Each member is compelled to furnish eight
quarterings of nobility if purify French, ant
sixteen II mixed with foreign blood. A
rule entirely novel in religions orders vii
insure the most extended popularity to the
Immaculate Conception, being the permis
sion accorded to its members to marry
provided their choice be approved by the
SUPERIOR.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
The Storm in Illinois.

The Peru Chroatc'e II the 7th inst, learns
from farmer who resides on the south side
Of the Illinois River. on the bluff, some pnr-
ticulars of the storm of the Goth ult. His
cattle, though they were enclosed within a
circle OF straw stacks and hay stacks, were
30 much affected with the driving snow
blast, that they refused to eat. The SNOW
was driven between the hairs, and coming
in contact with the skim WINS for moment
melted, then frozen, until the whole cover
ing of the animal seemed one unbroken ar
NOR Office, which did not disappear, on many
for four DAYS after. The snow melting on
their foreheads and running down, formed
huge icicles that passed down over their
face and reached far below the nose, giving
them the appearance of the beast with ten
horns--in many instances the broad sheet
of ice, falling over their eyes, blindfolded
them effectually. Their nostrils were NIL
ed with frozen snow that had been driven
into them by the violence of the wind. The
quaiis that had gathered about his barn yard
as last refuge, were frozen to DEATH
Prairie chickens were either frozen to death
VI SO bcnumbed that he could take them
with his hands as they sat on the fence,
sleeping with actual stupor. His barn yard
were many of them frozen. and
what was singular in nearly every case they
were found with their bills as wide apart as
they could be sundered, and the mouth fill
ed with solid ice. lie has driven his cattle
and teams over his fences, the snow being
on level with them, ard so compact as to
sustain heavy load.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

ExrREs.. The Western Stag, Compa-
ny are now running semi weekly Express
Davenport. leaving at eight o'clock on Mon.
day and Thursday mornings, and returning
Wednesdays and Saturdays. This will
prove great convenience TO the public,
who are thus :.ssured of prompt transmits
sions at the times stated "a desderatum which
we have hitherto but partially enjoyed
loea City Reporter.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

Old Chandelier wakes in the morning.
flaps his wings, vocifsrates at the top of his
vuice--.W ON an rules h-e-r-e!' Immediate.
" after ncighboring rooster answers-'So
they do h-e-r-e!' This is no sooner uttered
than third responds at considerable dis
.ance-'So they do everywh-er-e' In
this woman's rights era it is significant;
for old Chanteleer is keen observer, and
knows.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
NORTH WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
Stata NJ New York.

THE Agency Of th. Company long ant Transferred
/ known IN this community, mas poo
10 the undersigned. .,.;,es. when
continuance or the largo amount OF men and
il has heretofore received from The esichborins
other, Of Davenport, Rock isaha' ""'
Towns is solicited. r.., J.. noyties holding
Notice Of Renewals viii be sent TO paf'''s
fN HENRY b. HOFFMAN, "s''
Davenport, Jannar, seth, fs55d'h
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

Mr. Gray, Of the firm of Baardman &
Gray, has recently made discovery by
which the volume Of a seven octave piano is
Increased to that of grand action nstru-
ment. The improvement consists in the
introduction Of corrugated sounding board
adding fifty per cent of power. The in-
vention promises to be successful, and OF
great benefit.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

FUS.--The Chicago Journal is good al
pickingup its city contemporaries, to wit
Gratifying DrscovERY.-No degree oil
cold can freeze the yitalfurces Of Nature. -
Press
Frozen forces might be dangerous lying
around loose, particularly in case of sud
den thaw. The Press does well TO MARE a
note of it.--.JOurndi
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

Among the latest inventions de Paris is
one by which envelopes are formed with o
single piece OF paper. You can write TO
the very bottom Of the fourth page, without
fear that the wafer or sealing wax will hide
any word whatever, and then you find the
envelope already folded for use.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

The Postmaster at Moline informs rs that
it 10 no use to send VIM. Davis paper any
more. His credit must be bad indeed If he
cannot be trusted for newspaper. He owes
~ -, 90 and We strike off his name, with
Ettls expectation Of ever getting our jus,
dues.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

FIRE-ALMosT,- understand the
building known as "White Hall" caught
ERE on Saturday night, but the flames were
checked before they cot underway. The
old house would have burnt like finder.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

Weather this morning quite mild, mercu-
~ 8 degs. above freezing point Rain with
the prospect Of snow disappearing, but
can't tell. may ,srn cold and increase the
evil.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
D I z D =,

Yesterday morning, February iith, EMILY inhn
daughter OF WILLIAM II. F. and ELiz,BErH S. Qua
LEY, agel two months.
The funeral will take place on tomorrow, Tuesday
morning at 10 O'Clock from the residence OF Mr. Cur
ley on Third street.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

The strength of tho American people lice
k..st in the aumber of their cannon and
hsyon cts, and most in their schoolhouses,
newspapers and books
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

Our fellow citizen C.. =. Whistler and
lady returned from Europe per last steamer,
and arrived in this place on Saturday.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

The present season 10 50 mild in Paris,
,hst the public gardens of that city are
blooming with abundance ofroses and other
lowess.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
40 Acres Land for Sale.

THIS land is one mile from the city, beautiful land
i on which is timber enough to make 100 cords
wood, price 100 per cash baiii in o, l2 aud
10 months. -N apply 10
Feb I0th. So I. {. EtDS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

The crazy Mormon preacher has appeared
in ST. Louis, proclaimiDg that he is Joe
Smith, the prophet, raised from the dead.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

Hons Jxo. p Cook and A. &. DoDGE vii!
accept our .hanks for public documents.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
Valuable Farm

IlMiLEs from Davenport on road 20 40. Il, vn,erd
I2 Acres, 100 under Fence, I40 broken out build
Good House. large Barn and all nsesssii' sDDqtft
'"E E.L y" per "'''' wHllE3 CoRblH.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
Splendid Q Story Brick House 4 2 Lots
FOR sAIE

This house contains 10 rooms. Kitchen and pantr,
with large Gel ar Lots large aud full VI fruit aud
orna mental trees, Grapes, Cnrrants. and Shrabber,
Of all kinds. On Of the lots 10 large stat lr and
Carriage Housc. Price g. .Jk0 terms easy. Here u
ole rcd chance Tor any dcsirons of btain-
ing delightful residences in the most fashion. bic
part Of the city. Cali ,oon il You wish prize
ALSO
A story frame building and beautiful lot near
of Harrison aud 9th streets Price 6a0 terms
easy.
Also
Frame dwelling, and | lot Tor sale yer, cheap IN
good situation. Price 400, terais casy.
apply 10 +. G.. EADS.
Feb. :, IS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

A Good assortment of portmonns and ladies work
- ra-ef Tor sale very low At No lie Claire Row.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
Valentines! Valentines +.
DESIRABLE Farm FOR SALE,

II MILES from Davenport. On tha Missi,sppi river.
~ The tract of 2l Sdi he so entire, in two
ia rs: 20 fenced 81 in eaiiis Stton r THE
pre- mi Sos are u comfortable awcng ha,a ans. other
oai -houscs an orchard Of hcarag fruit trees,
falling spring, qnarr. or aSceliont limestone aud
abu ndance u tinbvr for fuel. ApPi, tn
ALfRkn T.. BILLION,
No. eCiairc pow. Davenport.
Feb 10, 5IIs
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

80 "a Er.ai bargaiu; a farm on MSf',lhn'....
go attaining $50 acre.; IS Of which are ~ der eu =
2d~cilinY houses, stable corn eiibsnd "e'--'''''
per acre
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

They spell Hominy mi. two o's down to
Burlington.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
Removal.

WE have removed Exchange Banking
w louise to the Old stand, Oh Main between See
oEd and Front streets.
McGREGoR, LAwEs BLAKEMoRE.
Feb. g, lt55.