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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
rhs Consequence. Of r... Living.

In an article relative to the late defalca-
ton of the Treasurer Of the Eastern Rail-
road, the Boston Journal makes the follow
ing truthful remarks and well-timed sugges.
tons. There is no doubt that the appetite
for luxurious living Of every description 10
the primary and continuous cause Of near
IL all the defalcations which occur, whe n,
as in the case OF Denniston of Chicago, a
man on salary Of Eve or six hundred dol
lars, lives in a manner that would indicate
the expenditure Of five thousand. The
Journal says
ave cannot recollect an instance Of a
heavy defalcation in which the offender had
not been guilty Of some violation Of the
| laws OF morality, or had not been living fast
keeping fast horses, giving expensive din
/ ners, freauentiBg the company Of men OF
1 doubtful character and women Of doubtful
/ reputation -or in some other way showing
lack of stability of character and fixed
principle. Ii the directors or railroads,
banks and other public institutions would
look little more carefully into the private
habits Of their subordinatcs, and endeayor
to ascertain, what constant intercourse can
not fail TO give them facilities for doing,
whether their principles are fixed and
whether they are governed by the rules Of
strict morality, there would be less necessi-
ty Tor keeping awaichful eye upon the ledg-
er,whose figures often falsify. These re-
marks will apply most emphnticaly to the
case of Tuckerman, If the reports which
have been bruited aboat for many months
past are correct"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

An IxcIDESr AT SEBasroroL.-A letter
from Sebastopol, dated June II, contains
Tho following;
! .An incident, which at the time produc-
cd a very singular effect, occurred during
The armisticc, about IN hour after It's COM
mencemen,. While Off GERS and men OF
different nations were mixed together N
the neutral sphere between the Msmelon
and Malakoir hills, some exchanging cards,
scgars, or entering into other eivilities' ana
while the operation ofconveying and bury
ing the dead was still going on, pane
suddenly rose that the fire was beng open
cd. I, was impossible 10 discover from
whence the idea sprang, but it spread ike
wildfire, and in an instant all fraterni1lng
was at an end. an abrupt partingtook place
and French and English were hurrying
towards the Mamelon in on. direction. and
Russians the other way, toward the Mala-
koff works. As the distance from the camp
was cry considerable, and the time Of the
duration of the armsticc uncertain, many o.
the English and French did not return
The fire was still going on on the left, and
il was supposed that the smoke rising from
small explosion in the direction OF the
Greenhill attack had caused the sudden
alarm.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

1Ir Jas. B. Clay, OF Ashland (the young
gentleman who tore down the old mansion
OF his immortal father, instead Of leaving it
to be gaze on with emotions OF reYerential
awe by the men of future generations,) has
made a very violent speech against the A.
merican party.
By the way, as Mr.. Jas. B. Clay, accord.
ing TO our information, is or has been sell
ing the beams, rafters, posts, &c, Of his
glorious fathers old dwelling house, TO be
manufactured into walking sticks, &C.,
probably the Know Nothings would be glad
TO see publication of his tariff OF prices
for the lumber. A great many of them
would no doubt be willing to pay any rea-
sonobie price for precious relics from the
mansion of the most illustrious of American
Statesmen. Ii Shakespeare had had son
possibly his house at Siratford-upo Avon
instead { standing as it now does, merely
to be gazed upon by hundreds Of thousands
OF "PIgrims TO his genius" without yield
inn iarthing to anybody, nigh, have been
torn down and sold for very smart sum as
material for wa!king-canes, chairs, snuff.
boxes, &c, years and years ago.--Louis-
rifle Journal
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

SAD ACCIDENT At DuBUQuE.-A sad ac-
cident occurred at Dubuque, on the morn
ing Of the celebration, by the premature
discharge of the cannon which was used in
firing the salutes, by which man named
James Best was ..fearfully mangled, both
hands were blown of, and his breast was
also considerably injured. The accident
was caused by attempting TO fire too fast,
and before the gun was properly swabbed
This is generally the cause Of such acct
dents, and it is surprising that men are moi
more careful when they are necessarily she
unfortunate victim oil III cir own carelesness
The deceased was timer by trade, ant
had wife but no children.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
The statements OF an eesegcaarian.

aL4wfie Todd, \ who tor more than TWEEN
" years has written communication to the
editor oil the Home Journal on the annivcr-
sary Of hls arrival ia this country, some
siSty-onc years ago. discourses thus patri
oticaily in his last stlnsion;
In 1901, Thcmas jefferson became Pres
idcnt OF the United States. Aaron Barr, 10
al Barlow, Thomas Paine, and 9th
ere, were his privy-counccllors Now COM
menced the age OF experiments. Mr. JET
icrson, in his inaugural speech, reeommen-
ded rotation in oifi 70, and to sell our trig-
a,es and build gun-boa's. The frigates
were sold Tor less than the price OF the rig
rine In seven years thereafter, saw the
@un-bea,s transformed into dnng-boats,
,ran,oort.ng manure from the old Fly Mar
ket, fo,t OF Maiden Lane, to raise pump
kins among tho Dutch farmers on Long Is
land.
But the rotation in office was a more 50
rious concern. The Irish Rebellion OF 1888
had lust been suppressed, hundreds were
ordered TO leave this country; America was
their goal. These patriots must be proyi-
aed for. A secret conclave was held in the
star-chamber, Burr and Jefferson being the
master.spirits. 1t was resolved to secure
these patriots, and this would secure the
votes Of all their countrgmen who were
daily arriving by thousands on these peace
ful shores. After Colonel Burr returned
from Europe, whittier he had fled, after the
death Of Hamilton, he gave me this piece Of
political in,rigae) Ia accordance with the
con blooaed plan, saw Revolutionary men
and officers who had fought with Washing
ton. pine in the prison-ship and groan in the
sugar-house
Yes. saw them marched out Of the Gus
tom-house, Post, and every other office
some ON cru,ehes, some having one leg,
some one arm, and others ieaning on their
staff. from wounds received in defence OF
their country. So. their places filled by
foreign patriots, many OF them never hav-
ing learned a letter of their own language,
and not even able 10 speak word OF ours;
but such is the gratitude Of model Repub-
lies.
Then commenced the flood Of foreign
influence, which threatens to place US
on the same list with the republics that
were.
was naturalized and voted whtn Wash
jnrton was President, therefore think that
have as good right to think as any ire E
thinker in America" saw the rise and
fall OF the French and Mexican republics
Both were strangled in their birth by the
hands Of free thinkers ard priests. The
same tools are at work among US. and a
few Judas Americans are selling their lib
critics 10 foreign potentate for a mess OF
pottage; and, except God work mirneie,
think, before January. 1901, our dear sis
ter republics, France and Mexico, may look
up and cxclaim, 10. America also mist
become like one OF u.s."
Tie sirns Of tie times are porten'ous,-
With few exceptions, the pulpit aud the
press are siltn: on the subject. Having
watched the republic since the DAY of It's
birth, Tor my brethren and companions
sskc, wish it prosperity. FJr myself,
thers is but a step between me AMI death
GRANT THoRBURs.
Aged 50 years and three months.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

SLAVERY liz NEREAsKA.-A Kansas cor
respondent Of the St. Louis Republican
makes the following statements: "The
question of Slavery in Nebras south of the
Plate has already begun to be discussed in
calm and enlightened way. Many Of the
settlers in that part Of the territory are from
the Southern states. and some have their
servants with them. They are pleased
with the country-they would like TO cult
vate their portion of it in .heir own way
and they are vigorously determined to test
the question at the ballot-box, whether OF
lot they shall be allowed to retain their
property in their new home. They believe
the region south Of the Platte 10 be admi-
rably adapted 10 slsye labar, and that the
Platte river ought in reality To have been
the boundary line between Kansas aud Me-
braska. The people Of Northwestern
Missouri, too, aroused on this question, and
will. doubtless, settle in southern Nehras.
ka in large numbers. Whether then. the
territory adopts the institution of slavery
or not, it q likely 10 receive large neng-
siona u population from al parts u he Uu
I'm"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
Bridging The Niagara at saifalo.

The Rock Island Bridge Company has
not only been the occasion OF iiberalIzing
the law of water courses in behalf OF rail-
roads, but has furnished Us with pruc'i-
cable and economical plan OF bridging way
across the Niagara River from Buitdlo to
Canada. The Company's bridge, i will be
borne in mind, is across the Mississippi,
and is intended mainly for railroad trutlic.
II is wooden superstructure, built upon
Howes' patent, supported by two stone
abu,ments and six piers, laid in water &C.
ncnt. The span between the piers is 80
feet in the clear, except the draws. The
draw is to be tura-tabie draw 2SI feet
in length, supported in the centre by CIR
GUAR stone pier Of solid masonry leaving
an opening on each side Of the turn-table
pier, lao feet in the cleur. This draw is
over The NUN channel and deepest water OF
the river, on the line where the bridge
crosses, and on the line of navigation uni
formiy taken by the boats running up and
down.
II that opening Of 2io feet-l2o feet on
each side OF the centre pieF--ls sufficient
fnr tlic commerce of the Mississippi at
Rock Island, and authorizes Judge NJ Lean
to declare il to b. not an obstruction OF the
river, an equally large opening in bridge
near the head o: the Black Rock pier, sure.
~ win be deemed TO be liberal TO the wants
of at the commerce that shall ever pass
below the harbor If Buffalo.
w e do not indicate the proportions ofthe
draw or the central supporting pier OF the
Rock Island Bridge, as those OF one Of the
Niagara at the foot Of our Lake. The de-
tails Of the structure can easily be adapted
TO the ground, the current, the swell Of wa
ter, and force Of the winds. A bridge, how
ever, is practicable, is more economul and
will be more popular shen tunnel, and will
BE- sanctioned by the Courts il the right
to construct i, should ever be questioned.-
Democracy.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

WoRrH kSowI.e.-0ne pound OF green
copperas Costing seven cents) dissoNeuih
one quart Of water and poured down Privy
will eiiectuslly concentrate aud destroy the
foules, smells For water closets on board
ships and steamboats,, about hotels and
other places, there is nothing SO nice to
cleanse and purify those places us simple
green coperas, dissolved, and for sick rooms
il may be placed under the bed in anything
which will hold water, and thus render a
hospital or other places OF the sick free
from unpleasant smells.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
TreacheYy in the Camp.

Democrats These are troublesome
times when brother puts no faith in brother;
but bear in MUD that men who will dis
honor their party by recreancy 10 the ticket
are subscribing to their own lasting con
domination and disgrace. 1t is no fault OF
ours II men prove traitors to our cause But
be sure YOU tno'C your men If posSibls, and
remember them ut the polls.-Iowd Re.
porier.
The above, from tie leading Democratic
paper Of Iowa, is in substantiaton of wha,
we said in our last issue, with regard to
suspicion having crcpt into the ranks OF
the Democracy" aud destroyed tia, con-
6Jyucs Which w.u formerly tic chict Gle
....H, yt IT, -l~.--.,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

A NEw OReAs.-The iiquor-dealers OF
New York City have made arrangements
for the INN cdiate issue Of their new organ,
which il to be called the Age. a fund OF
/. 800 900 has been raised for its support, Of
which sum Mr. Fren eh, Of French's Hotel,
who is 10 be..he conductor, subscribed $40
900. There are already some newspaper.
in the country published on the basis Of
one idea. but the publishing paper on the
one idea of the proprieiy Of selling and
drinking liquor Is certainly Characteristic
Of the present age.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
George sasa's Novels

We sec i; stated 1hat N1Ss. faatina W
Davis, wife Eve belieye) Of Andrew Jack
soa Davis aad c,airesa u the Ina, Wo'
laaas Rights paper. announces the trans
la,ion ios her paper Of "Spiridion,' one Of
The most remarkable novels OF Georgs
Sand, alias Madame Dudevant We think
,hatif Mrs. Davis had any spiritual in
s,ruction to publish translation OF this
work, j, was bad spirit who instructed her,
George Sand has certainly been woman
who cared as little about The customs and
conveniionaliiies of society as any one
OF whom history makes mention, and by
throwing off all the restraints which are i'm
posed BY dccency il not ty morality, she
may have shown independence enough 10
gain the admiration Of some Of the "strong-
minded OF this country; but We do not think
that her prccep,s or her practice will make
many converts among the pure-minded wo-
men of the United States. No one doubts
that George Sand is possessed Of remark
able genius. Blu, that only increases the per-
nicious influence OF her works. The nun.
berless licen,ious novels, of which Paris ii
the prolific hos-bed, repcl by their gross
ae.s, and when circulated in cheap trarsla
lions seldom find access 10 the family cir
Gle; but when works Of an equsly perni-
cious tendency arc made palatable to polite
tastes by the witcher;es Of style, and which
never osfend the ear, howsoeyer they cor
RIM, the heart,-when such as these are
specially translated for paper edited by
an American woman, and particularly in
tended to be read by her sex in this country,
there is mere reason TO fear that harm will
be the result.
There are no features in French female
society which we would wish TO see adopted
in this country,-the superficial graces OF
manner possessed by Partisan women being
Is dust in the balance when compared with
the substantial virtues which they under
mine. George Sand is an infidel in religion,
and has been a lbertine in conduct-ne
proper guide We should supposefo the young
women of this country, and tits matter OF
regret that an American woman who by
becoming an ed;ress assumes somewhat
the position of a monitor to her country
women, should translate such works for
their amusement and Instruction
1t il. however. not very surprising that
such course should be pursued by one Of
the "s,rong-miRded." When men, and es-
pec;.lly when women become wise above
what is written, and set their individual in
situations of morals and decorum against
the established and long-,ried rules of soei-
ETY., the probabilities are that they will pro-
gress from ahsurdi,y TO absuriity, and end
at last in folly If not in crime. II is not
surpr rising then that those who, preaching
the doctrine of '.wom ans rights" and pro-
Tossing to aim at higher standard Of female
perfection, commence by ubrogn,ing some
of the customs which have distinguished if
no, adorned the sex, should in the progress
OF their career be found recommending the
novels of George Sand.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

WARD, THE MURDEEER.-It having beer
circulated in many of the papers tina, Mat
thew Ward, the murderer, was living very
fast at New Orleans, and welcomed to the
best society in that city,a N. o. correspon,
den,of the New York Observer says it is !
great mistake and adds
"Atthe ST. Charles Hotel, last winter at
the balls, every lady who knew who he was
refused his hand in dancing, and no father
or brother would introduce him to their
relatives. He 10 considered here a murder.
er, and an outcast, with the mark OF Cain
on his brow"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
DAVENPORT MUSIC SCHOOL.

THE subscriber has rented and fitted ni room ~ u
i G, I'd stsry lie Claire Block, Furnishing ~.
seats, good PiHno Furte--Black Board, - w ~
ha viii open Music school, consisting o' W,
SEES, 10 commence as as the classes arc 0'u' !
VIZ
A Juvenile Cassin the rudimeb's Of inus'e'sa =
through thorough course cfinsiruetien, nce"'t /
Wcdnesda, ard Saturday afternoons. ,...,s
An Adult Class commencing WIN Inc fau' =.
and going through thorough course, mee''s -
evening each week. ..
A Giee Class for tho practice OF secular @'''
m citing once week. u..k
An Advanced Class in the practice oisaefep "''''
meeting once week. - ID
The school is intended 10 be permanent, nv ~,
afford u good opportunity for those VINO WISH
good musical Education nj Il little erPehse' =, A
Terms for "a Lessons for the Juvenile C,a"'s
- +" AduN -
s. Giee =.
Advanced ~.
instructions on the Piano and Melodeon io' ~ y
suns, iDeluding use of INSTRUMENT for pracuei
Piano Fortes tuned at short notice. ,...a,li
For further information inquire ~ }. ~ '
Co.'s Music Store, No. Le Claire Row. ,vvpss
June 20, 1855 .d-3in u. 4. sih-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
yALUABLE CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE,

TIVE subscriber offers for sale that elegantly finish
i I'd and beautifully situated Brick House situated
on The Corner OF 9TH aud Farnham Streets The hou
contains eight rooms, Kitchen, wash house &c. There
Is xcelirbt well and eistcrn the premises. He
also offers for sale the cottage house situated
eBth Street. next to The brick, west containing eley
rooms, cellar DC. The houses will be sold " it'll
more lots mt the option Of the purchaser and
st though least, he Offers III Il
Brady Eleventh Streets, containing six large
rooms, with we'll, cisern and every cony enienee for
genteel family, together. with AL, or part Of the
ground There is n large lot OF vines and other yalu
able shrubtery, all young and healthy around the
house. The above property 10 considered the be 81 in
the city, and from the beauty Of its location sni its
proximity 20 business cannot hut advance daily In val
ne. Anopportunty seldom met with, is here one red
10 .neh AS wish 70 secure u pleasant residence. To
CASH rpacBAsERs great bargaiHs nil be strsp. For
particulars apply Mt the new factory, the Corner
81 and Farnham Streets.
u. BRANCoSIER.
Davenport, July 23d, ls55-dIn
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

TIE PORTLAND RIor-NEAL Dow JUsri.
rIED.-The committee Of Investigation, sp-
pointed BY the City Government OF Portland
have submitted long and elaborate report
con GLIDING as follows:
"The committee, on a careful and labo.
rions investigation Of the whole case, are
satisfied that the Mayor and other executive
officers of the city did no more in the en,er.
gency than .heir.duty to the public required
and that they would have proved unfaithfu
% their trust had they done less
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

The New York Wing State Committee
met at the Astor House on the 10Th inst,
and adopted resolution calling State
Convention at Syracuse, September Goth
the same time and place at which the Re
publican Convention is to be held. A
strong fusion sentiment prevailed.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
Davonport Market.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS,
-~~~~--~~-~~~s~~~-~~sr>~-~~
Something New and Valuable.
AMERICAN PORCELAIN WARE.
II. NJ. DIGGINS

IT. II. UIUIINS,
DEGS 10 csil the attention 81 the citizens Of navcn-
pot. Rack Island aud vicinity - ! new, beautiful
gud durable ware called
THE AMERICAN PORCELAIN,
samples of which may be az the s. Express Of
fec, the Island City lutei SIR. u. designs short
Iy opening an establishment IN Rock island Tor The
sale of tins Bhd y eHt!ii Also, Ageut for
selng rights for the sale OF this ware in all portion,
of the United States.
\ rare chance for persons Wishing 10 engage in a
pleasant and profitable business. Apply NJ the u. :.
ENprcss Offices 10 Ii. NJ. Dgsins, at The Island C,ty
Hotel. July 23d-d!i
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
nrlu advertisements.
NOTICE.

,,,us er,t ,orm olll e. S,oyens' juvenile class IN
Music will ,anlneaec this siiernoon, sisl =, :
a,c,art. nni viii meet an Wednesday aEd satufua!
,,,yn,sns III farther iotier. lie hopes TO n,est
,lis nun,lr ot in,s,,pd .;,fs VIM desltc not aiiy
10 learn L, sing but nlsn 10 rfas Music ,,,
The Adult lass N The rndnsnts q ,nsae WI net'
ON Monday evening, July SD ,AtN n'rotS. =, 60,
The Advanced tIns, Tor the practices Of both sacred
and Secular Music viii meet ON Wedn' s,say ovohg,
.5th ,,a
I,Ix D, II. Il. sTBNHaS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

a contract has been made between the
City authorities Of New York and Messrs
Hustled g. Kfoehl, submarine engineers
for the Immediate removal Of the reef O
rocks IN New York harbor known rs Dia.
mond Reef The sum to be paid the con
tractors is $4,000.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

The Montgomery afsa Publishes u list Of
oyer ti.irt less;ng States hGh's Democrats
IN Aisi,an,a, Is 10 ar nov scliso friends Of
nc Antncan party
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

FLouR.-The Indianapolis Journal, OF
the 9Th inst, states that person who deals
largely in four in that city, Offers T. CIV
bond and security for the delivery, by No
vember next, OF i've thousand barrels Of
Hoar, al live dollars and half per barrel,
to any one who will give good security for
the payment Of the money.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

20lots on 81 ard iih streets, well situated ,ll'
prirnabd Long time.
"a iotsin Neke8z,r's snbdiS isioH, on eth and \
streets--oHi, S3rU, rhsh.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23

No. isa-ls beautiful tlrast Of land in uIy.tI,l
eapasi. ~ $50 acfrs Suhd3sdet into ftl ~ .sltl
hasnt'td iuidihF Sii,s, hasiIr ftsf n, II a.! ~
oppasio Moline, IrnIh Nliyit tIrrs Is yuS ID "A
csF'Ft w.tA ane river scenery. up a sous 4 ~
lots th0re are lHe lame Stone Quar res; lgatahapt1
TIA II ny office.
No. lr3--A Tfact ~ i7G acres in Strai'aua Toe !
shit. near the Au.cstibr Jubttiut, ~ sffr. ss 4
faas-, - Ia cultivation and ~ Ut sH,ltgr nn "a
. Cra"s. Sisper acre. Dds u
large number 81 city Lot, be bots sib la@l
rotidciirrs, stoEes, shops &c, fer sai and ior
the description If nh'rB 4a1d Gal ~ rUiuaEt,is
can be seen at0JT office.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
Green', "a Addition.

n lot. In fuli view "f The ritrriH + lz'cslea.
Pricss TaHgingftom siee 10 sSre, opivs. line
particulars cIgaifc al ouf uft,ce.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-23
Unim proved Lands.
1000 aere.l IN sratl Comm.

LOCO acres ia Scott County,
a,ruB - - Cedar
5000 ~ Masculine
Together with arge uIn"unt oflaI tiu Jrhp'oH,lsi
Powrshrik, Clinton, Marshall IasirI I'D ID
counties.
Amy OF aH Of the tSoyc lands city lots or Proisi
are offered for sale Il!
GEORGE l.. EiCkuiiS,
GeucTa larG agent,
Suryeysaud Subdivisions oi land made q ibt ~
esta"ticc by an experienced e. gineei- IL 81
Office. HF"