Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

lN, a., Nav FERRY BoAT.-The New Fer
p.,,nDayEspoRT," arrived at her desti
a.,;on Yesterday, and is now prepared Il
ten her duties in expediting trave
,..o.. the Mississippi at this point. We
.,,.sed over on the old John Wilson, fol
,hs nurpose Of seeing the new conner, and
=. are pleased to say that our anticipations
: hsr rood looks were fully realized
Tbo,. i. not better Ferry Boat on the
Mssissirpi. from it's source TO its entrance
- the Gulf. II is built on the lates; and
nos, improyed plan, and we think that the
Ferry Company is entitled to much credit
ar giving this additional facility to the pro-
rrsss Of our city,--and which is also an ad-
d,;onal ornament TO the other beauties OF
prenpor, ana its surroundings.
We we're pleased 10 see that our old
friend, Capt, Robinson, was back again,
healthy, hearty, and possessing his accus-
toned good looks. and we very cordially
wish him continuance Of his usual good
fortune. Capt Temple, OF Cincinnati run
the Davenport" up the river. and he tells
II. that she made good run, being little
over eight days between port and port. We
viii have occasion again to refer to the
nDay.nport," as we expect to take many
cIaasant trips across the river by her assis-
laaee.
We understand that rather unpleas-
an, occurrence took place this week between
iva of the members Of two Of our clothing
Establishments. Mr.. Mas iande an assault
upon H.. Strausbergher, and the forme'
gentleman having been brought before the
ri.,iee. was fined $3.50 Since the trial
Mr.. S.rasbergher has thought it right to
have Mr.. Mas bound over to keep the
se.ce. and he Las consequently been so
sIand.
Having occasion TO visit our sister
rF on w ,Inesday evening, as We arrived
Al III Rock Island station to get on the
,,rs We saw a few persons seemingly en-
,reiina grangle. We stepped up and
g4lirel the Cause OF the noise and contu-
aud found that a very respectable APP
az-iap and rentlemanly dressed person hoh
engaged u passage in the train then about
.tarling FOR Chicago. During the interval
of shtaining bis ticket and the leaving of
20 trafn, he had unfortunately crossed the
..sser aad entered some Of trips setto catch
anRry traveller, and been induced to
- some OF their burning fluid, causing
UAe gestis and noble sentmg nts OF m1n-
% 20 iiy from him, and lowering himself
5g the dignity Of manhood.
The Conductor observing his rude and
L ojstcrous manner, told him that he could
4 not take seat in his then condition and
politely requested him to withdraw TINS
u nt.ma,.on caused all the animal OF the
mans nature to arouse and in very abusive
IA gufgp be assailed the conductor, caus-
~ glass To break and fly in all directions,
ol he was nevertheless elected and the
'nin passed on without him. The thanks
IA, cormuuity are certainly due to
| { ala.,ar No his serse and discrimination
| enough I. trgat such nuisanccs correctly.
An evening or two ago, we were We
" mach pleased, calling in At Mr. Billions
n, To hear lady from Moline play upon
one oihis pianos. We d, not pretend TO be
Critically correct in judging OF Instrumental
mGs,C, but we do not err in saying that the
.n4y in question was G lod performer. We
have otter, of late, been gra,iied by listen
10. TO the music Which comes from Mr., Bill
ans pianos, and ve desire thus to tender
hm our thanks for the qualification.
Yesterday, we had gentle, continu-
e. anil much. needed rain. In the morning
the feeling Of the atm sphere indicated
snow, but nature relented, and spared us
III. GnwelcomPncss Of such a visitation,
An old line Of English poetry says that
water II, serinr, chil- he lap Of May"
VlI We are somewhat afraid that he vii
push his advances to an acquantanceshE
with June. Nous Ysrroas.
We were mueh gratlfed, on Wed
0esday evening, by calling at the room
where the Independent Brass Band" Wal
n-ar
T.c"c'ng. To our understanding they
"a1e hTst rate music. We were mucl
Peased at listening 10 the music, and al
we objection We could think of, was tn a
'sy d'a not play some of the old patriots
'uaes which have an "auld lang syne" hol
upon our memory and affections. We ar
somewhat sorry that these old tunes are be
coming so questionable. "Washingto
crossing the Delaware" is revolutionar
!r'c which ought never TO be thrown asid
y Tue capFiccs Of fashion. II commcme
avs one OF the most important events i
"'eF'ean history, and few people, peopl
american hearts, can call to IN. nd tn
F'''age across that stormy water" with
w having the blood run warmer throug
Wv" VEINS. 1t may be more upprop pirate
'Na OF Washington than of any other m a
way us name gathers glory as it gets oil
~ u"a We are therefore grived to los al