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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20
flOLLOWAY'S PILLS.
WHY ARE WE SICK ?


II has heen the lot OF tie human race to he wenl
ri down by disease and suffering HOLIOWAk'S
PILLS are specially adapted to the relief of ibe
WEAK, the NERVOUS, the DELICATE, and the
lNflhM, ui an climes, ages, sexes, and COnHiitl-
lions. Professor Holloway personally superlntends
the IN tnuiaciure of his medicines in the United
staies, nnd oilers them free aud enlightened
people as the best remedy the world ever saw Tor
The removal Of disease.
These famous Pills are expressly combined 10
operate On the stomach the liver the kidney
the lungs, the skin, and the bowels, correct.
ing any arrangement IN their iunCtiors, putty
the blood the very fountain Of life, and thus cuTn
dhease in oil its forms.
Nearly half the human race have taken thcsr Pills
IL has been proved Ia al pAtts Of lhe world, that
nothing has been found equal Ia tkom In caaes Of
Disorders Of the liver dy spe sa, and stomach
plants generally. They soon give healthy tone
To these organs, however much dorapgcd, uhd when
All others meaus have failed.
MhDy Of the most despOtic Governments have
opened their Custom Houses TO the Introduction
Ol these lils, that they may become the medicine
oiihe masses. Learned Colleges admit thai uIis
medicine IL the best remedy ever known for per-
OF delicate health, or where the system has been
impaired, rs lis nvigoratlng properties n,veI iai
to afford relief.
No Female, young or Old, should be without this
celebrated medicine II coriccts and regulates Ihc
monihiN courses AZ all periods, acting IN many
like charm. IL is also the best and sn'st medi
cinc that can be given TO children OF all ages, and
for any complaint consequently 10 family should
be withoulit
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

TO LEI,
THE House now occupied by the Rev. Mr..
Il Stewart, in Howard street, possession given
on the 18Th inst, apply TO I.ChOOKER,
sl3w No. l4S Spring street
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20
COR REC TIM f.

A GREAT divesity Of opinion existing in re.
n gard 10 what is correct time, and many he
Ing mised by the false representations Of the
new clock recently erected at the expense Of ,ho
State, in the State House in this city, have in
duced the undersigned tor the purpose OF furn-
ishing correct standard Time, to use extra ex-
ertons 10 secure that object. lie has placed in
his Fancy Goods aud Jewelry establishment,
Regulator of exquisite workmanship and unde-
Waiting in performance, which Will, at all times,
show the accurate standard mean time, as pro-
mulgated by daily observations at Brown Uni.
versity and the Observatory Mt Cambridge,
Mass the mails close. and the Steamboats,
and Railroads throughout New England are
governed by this time.
HENRY TISDALE.
Sign of the Gold Watch and Spectacles,
d20 l3S Thames ST.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20
TO LET,

For the Season, Furnished,
THE Subscribers house inf Prospect Hill-st
L the house has just been completed, is large
and We convenient, having all tho modern i'm.
provemens. N. NJ. CiAFEE.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20
The Rich and the Poor use

They both need the same help,-all professional
men, for seden!dry pursuits bring on ind ges lion
and the above complaints THE mechanic, for he
wants a good appetite and a sound nights rest -
the laborer, for his health is often his only capital
and best friend the sailor, far away rom home
In fever atitudes, In all climes he wants trusiy
medicine, such as OLD DOCTOR WILLIAM A r.
BOTr5 Bl1TER5.- The ladies' use these tiers
for Il cure OF pimples and bad humors, they do
not add 10 good looks In short, they are used by
all classes and have been for forty years it is no
medicine of day, made to taste pleasant and adj
vertsed Tor sale nor Is IL got up To clear the Maine
aw either. II 10 composed Of ma ure's remedies.
and will restore the true working Of her laws
Come away then from yonr preudices and leave
your worn out disappointed hopes,
BUY AND TRY THIS WONDER WORKING
MEDICINE,
WHICH COSTS BUT FIFTY CENTS.
If NO CURE Is EFFECTED THE MONEY
WILL BE RETURNED.
Throw away your costly nostrums, give 10 sim
pie nAtmes remedy a trial. and on the word and
truh Of old DR.. William Abbott yod will not be
disappointed.
This valuable Medicine IL for sale at all the re-
spectacle Druggists, Apothecaries, and Grocer
stores.
Druggists ard Grocers who wish for this article
will please address themselves 10 ,he Proprietor
for terms, &c, al 80 Stale street, Boston.
c. A. RI CHARDS, Sole Proprietor
e9 State Street, t,os!on
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

Hoiloway's Pills are the best rtntdy knoun in
h .Orld for the Joiiowing Diseases.
asthma Debility Liver Complaint
Bowel Complni'is Fever and Ague Lown'ss OF spirit
Coughs Female Com. Piles
Colds plants Stone and Gravel
Chest Diseases Headaches Secondary symp
Costiyeness INDIGESTION tons
Dyspepsia Innnenzq Venereal Afftc.
DiarrhGS inflammation tions
Dropsy Inward weakness, Worms, cf all
kinds.
old at the Manufactures OF Professor II oLLowAY
80 MAIDEN LANE, New York, and at
28Strand, (nesr Temple Bar, London,) and by all
reectsble Druggists ana Dealers n Medicines
throughout the United States and the civilized
world, in boxes at rs centa, 624 cents and each
D1rThere Is n considerable saving by taking thu
lager sizes.
B.-Directions for the guidance OF patients n
every disorder are affixed 10 each Box hlGIy
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20
FOR SALt,

A GOTHIC Cottage situated in the North
Apart of tho City Of Newport, with about 10000
feet OF Lanj. From the first and second aoor
you have a beautiful view Of the Beach and Mar
ragansett ", and OF the city Of Newport.
Terms made easy. Price. 81 500 ; apply,o
q. HI. WILSON, Builder.
Corner Of Redwood & Cottage st. Newport, RI.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20
FARMERS MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.

OF Il II o ID Il ISL A ND.
THIS Company insures all kinds Of property
i not extra hazardous in separate classes.
Mercantile risks taken.
The expenses Of the Company are unusually
small.
HON. b. B. THURSTON, President.
SIR. KSowLEs, Sec'ry.
Application Tor insurance may he made 10 the
Secretary at the office in East Greenwich, or to
the subscriber who is prepared to issue certif-
Gates giving immediate assurance upon applica-
ton 10 him At his Office. No. 93 corner OF
Spring and Prospect Hill Street.
n22 SETH W. MACY.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

EOR SALE - From 20 to 100 bbls
~ bleached winter whale OIL, at the lowest
cash price. Also Sperm aud crude whale OIL
WM. w. HAZARD,
J3l Bellevue House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

ITO LET, the lower part Of the Pitnan
l. house, on the east side Of Broad street |; Tor
terms, &C.. appl, at Is Spring street, to
d7 u HIN ALLAN.
no LET-A convenient tenement, containing z
4 rooms, No. 80 Spring street apply TO
d5 2wpd OLIVER READ.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

fNO Let, the lower part OF a convenient house
\ on Thames st., south end apply at this OF
4
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

ORANGE aud Lemon Cand. fresh every
" day, nj q. MUENCUINGER'S,
7osnring, h cor. Prospect Till n Thames sI
d5
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

CrOvEs, stovcs-Lily Dale. Victor, Mcirop-
~ oils, and King ofthc States Cooking Stoves.
together with Parlor Stoves of various patterns,
ani Tor sale very low OF the Auction aud Com.
mission siorc, No u Broad st.
d5 FRANCIS SrANliOTE.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

ID EMNANTs OF Cotton-One Thousand yards of
IL remnants of One Bieached Shirting, ths day
opencd aud fnr sale cheap by
ia Z. LAwTON 4 BROTHERS.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

INXAIIrADI,E.

tNNAbthbbEs
GowNDEs PATENT PENCIL AND
FOUNTAIN PEN.
WHICH will retain sufficient Ink br hours
w writing, IL one of the latest and best inven
tions OF the age. For sale retail aud wholesale by
HENRY TiSDALE,
DC Agent Tor this city, At lSs Thames ST.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20

20 CENT DAGUEtREUrIPE
A 7 WILLIAMS Rooms corner parade,
n You are invited to visit 10 our rooms
where you will find the largest SIX, light and
most superior instruments and the most extern
sive Daguerrean establishment in the State OF
Rhode Island.
Pictures at 20 Cts, 80 cts, 81, 81 50, 81 rs,
81, $3, SO 80, and up to $40 and Sl5 dollars.
Call aud examine Tor yourself.
no J. A. WILLIAMS rroprie.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27

Houses and Lots For sails.
A NUMBER OF HOUSES. LOTS sAd vaeant Lots,
"A pleasantly situated in different pare Of the sitS
for sale fav rahle terms. ApLly 10
JULIUS LYTANCE, WIN. HANSEN
I1.dt 49,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
HOUSE. SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINT.
ING, PAPER HANGING, etc.
lAMES 'DONNRIL A JOHN M, DUNN,

ING, PAPER HANGING, etc.
JAMES pONNELL & JOHN NJ. DUNN,
HAVING associated themselves
together for the purpose OF carry
Hing on the Business OF HOUSE,
SIGN ORNAMENTAL PAINT
ING, PAPER HANGING and GLAZING, WHlTEN
Cd aud3G Streets.
Would most respectfully announce to theirfriends
and the public generally that they eprepsresto ex.
sbs prIees and In the very best style. Their long ex-
perience in the above Business warrants thcmi en-.
suring their patrons full sstsisctiokn In any workman
may be entrusted 10 them.
Particular attention givento estimating on any pub
uc or private Baildings Psrsons wishing any o. me
abov work done would do we'll to give them call be-
fore letting their work. They also prepared TO ex
scuts Banners Lsndseapes, Masonic aud Odd Fellow
Aprons Decorating and Gliding yle and
on the most reasonable terms. Paints Of all color
prepared andrssdy foruss. Glass ofsi sizes, putty
&c, fer sale.
June 90, 1884 DONNELLG DUNN
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27

lions Furnaces, Mines, Rolling Mills, Paper Mills,
Factories, Stationary Fire Engines, Garden Engines,
Wells, C stsrns and for all purposes where Pump
can be used.
These Pumps are now In use on all The principal
Railroads South and West,
n 59SILyER MEDAL awardedt TO these Pumps at
hs late Fai t-of the Ohio Mechanics Institute
TPFull and perfect satisfaction guaranteed In all
n rorders than kfuily received and promptly flied
by MOSES g. LtTTLER, office at Burrows & Pretty
mans. Front Street, Davenport, Iowa.
Au. 18th, 1855. 5.w-d I'm
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27

Great Excitement in the Fruit Trsdsi
THE undersigned are prepared 10 sell Applss and
other fruit n the owest dsnEss, and deliver Tree
Of charge. Families vshnE nice fuit fof winter
are invited to calls ~ leave hsiE oEdsre
Sept la.An $40 s nUAA .1&8o4
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
IMPORTANT ARRIVAL !!

IMPORTANT ARRIVAL
NyOTatthe Le Claire House, butt right oppositets 1t
~ stthe Store of the well known Merehaut Taller,
l.. w. STRINBERG, 2D STREET,
of wellassorted stock OF II eady. Made Clcth.
ing, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Carpet BsEs, shirts,Crs-
vats, &e, &c. ,.
who wilIfayorhim with their eallssn honsstand uS-
In nrices and quality ofgoodsI am able 10 compete
with any esta bli hme nj in this City.
:, ,savhsrs A. MIEDKE, Agent.
nay Mas -WrW-lf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27

FRANCIS JACOBY, JR's.,
NEW DRUG AND PRksCRlFTlON STORE.
rTyIE the attention OF
/ the citizens OF fDavsnportsnd surrounding country
10 his Drug and Store ON Brady between Sec
ond and Third sts. l,
Prom his wled and experience ntho business,
he can assure those who may favor him they VIII
bs with Medicines Oftho best quality pre-
Personal attention viii be given to the compound
ing Of all Prescriptions.
Ho also sopsa = aEoodassorimsn 'oI Gefman Ffench
En.ljsh and American PeFfumery, Tooth anc Hair
Brushes, Combs and General assortment OF Fancy
Articles.
davenport, Oct 18th. ls54d-tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSES.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSES.
The New York Harness storeisto 10 befouHd alarge
n assortment of Horse Blankets ready y-made and
strapped, from sl,s5 to $1,000 per Blanket. Alsoa
arge LOT of Sirsingles from 30c TO 81 so.
4 mostexcelient assortment OF Saddlesfrom $500
to S25 90.
Brides of all prices: In shora fulland complete lot
ofeyery thing in the line. a
Whips! Whips! .a.
The largest and cheapestlot Of Buggy and Team
Whip. ever before offered here.
The subscriber designs as heretofore to furnish the
best articles in his trade TO be found In ofthe
country.
Give him a call; Second ST, 1 doersfrom Brady.
g. W. BARNES.
Davenport, oet3i, 1854 d-tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
BROWN & MCDONALD

Having opene their Tailoring EstsAlishnsas -
I1Brady Street, bet. cd & ID Street d oon above
the Iowa Book Store, and h. wing r cefved . iasGe
and ws assorted stock OF ciOths, eensiste Of Cso-
slime res Doeskins Satinets, 1weeds, BeaseFs, veol-
their experience In the business that they en- pss.
duce nrst class garment, and at % reaso0aEls
price any other Tailoring Esss tlishnIeGt IN the
city, would invite the Inhabitants Of Dsvsapeit asA
vicinity to give call. f
Cutting done and warranitd to at II prspSrty
made up. lorders W Ill receive pro mpt atteni6Df
BROWN = MclONALD.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27

JULIUS LYTANCE, WIN. HANSEN,
LAND AGENTS,
Buy and sell Real Estate, Rent Housssand Farms,
Collect Rents, and attend promptly to ell business
eutrus ed 10 their care.
Office I'd street, between Harrison and Ripley
English, German, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish
Languages spoken ssfs oetll dly
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO OWNS OF
HOH0E0. ga TB @4T

Toby MCDONNELL, Veterinary surgeon, ke0
d Rochester, N. Y begs respectfully TO Inform the
public that he has located p DaveDpuft whore he can
be consulted at all hours and all diseases thai he
horse is su sject to. Amer going through thorough
yearss of study fer the profession and kayi ng many
$50 good practice all kinds OF diseasS, and ca
produce as good tesim onials any other man Wed
OF New York, feels happy 10 say that he will Try to
give general satisfaction 10 all persona that empley
him. .-sgf y. Is l.ftr=f.--- st
Until further notice he car be found at Parker 4
spsaripe's Stable, on Second st. - SEh
n. y. Guaranteed Recipes sold V a. pc rsen lvog
radlstaEee frsm afarrie EE 'A&
Davenport Sept, Sth lass dw-tf.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
TO FARMERS AND PLANTERS.
The Best Mill now in Use Is Clawson's
Power and Hand Corn Mills.

rI,HIs MILL, RECENTLY INVENTED BY JoNA-
THAN X. BURDGE, of Ohio, (patent applied fof)
ia constructed upon ehtirely new principle, cut
ling the grain with knives, which requires but one
isnih of the power OF Burr sSone. The Hand Mill
weighs less than hundred pounds, and Is capable
of grin ding tHo basheis Of or lcAsat per hosr,
which child can work with ease. The Power Mil,
with one horse power, will grind ten bushels per
hopr, which would be extremely easy WORK for one
hors q; this size weighs about two hundred and fty
pounds. This MN will grind grain seeds and spices
Of every description, ard does not require regular
speed us Burr Mil. For cheapness, durability and
simplicity of operation, these mills stand unryaled;
and in fact there Is other mill ever invented thai
would grind by hand more than larss size coffee
mill They can be sci hne or coarse, ana tor e rind,
he husk of the (or grain OF any kind) comes o
leaving the pure meal. To those who may wish a
mill that will last for years without repair, Invite
call, and they viii readily perceive the advantages
over any other mill in the market Aliberal discount
made TO wholesale purchasers,
MOSES * LIFrLER, Agents for tho West. Once
at Burrows & Prettymaa's, where enc Of the above
mliseau be seen in operation. a rt~s
Dec 4, 80 -dwLt.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
AT JOHN JORDAN's

low a
4 LARGE aud varied assortment OF Mems amt
A8oyss Hcady made Clothing, embr.e
ing all the ineEentaad approvedstyles made b!
good W rkmen out ofthe best material.
Fine, medium aud common, Union, Beaver, Fell,
Pilot, petsrsham and Flushing, Bangnps, Sack and
Paletot tOyercoats, Cloth Dress and Frock Goats Of
various colors and qualities Cloth Cashmere, Sat
net, Velvet and Tweed Psntaloons. Silk, Satin, Va
10 ntis ansdown, Velvet Plush, Cloth, Cashmere,
Satinet, Double and Single breasted Vests. Monke!
Jackets Drawers Undershirts, Hosiery, Suspenders,
f;loyea Collars Stocks,
rias Sc.rfs Winchester and Scott'sapprcyed Patent
m Shirts, and ALI article suscai
" kept In genteman's furnishing stores, including
Robes.de Chambre and Revere Vests and oyercoats.
Also splendid assortment Of uncut Cloths, CASH.
eres and gall Of which will be made up to
orderinths bestmanner, with promptness, at accom-
mo odating prices, and by competent workmen. This
stabshin isin the monthly receipt ofths iates,
Fashions 50 to them may be re-
edupen as being In the lateststyle by those who de
,lreit All of plain work and work ofs gen
I eel me dun, promptly attendedto as heretofore
HATS OF new style together with all ofthe com
mon kinds constantly on hand.
patronage ,thesu bscribe rconndent
ty hopes TO merit itaeontinuance ofthesame.
~ Aof H3 JOHN JORDAN.
MerchantTalorandClo nd Clothier, on Frontstreet, sppo-
site the Steam Mills.
davenport, July Cd, l655-w&d-tf.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
jlloline.

Bslstssd Manufacturers, Lumber Merchants
and Dealers in Planed Flooring,
MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
v,HK only tabishmen tin the WestWhere
i SHERW OOD'S CELEBRATED TURNING
LATHE is used for turning PR,saATlc FORMS; suchs
Nepsls, Ba!4sters, Bed Posts, Table Lsys, andot
york too various TO enumorato, with the
WoxIdiags Of sl into squares Of asy aumber or
taste nay sug9est. Making the most perfect nd
beautiful work that fancy can desire, andhaving the
appearance Of costly earpsd nork.
June II, ls54-trw-tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
RY SANDERS e DAVIS. DAVE

Laeger space cnarSo" = ~ - = ve's--
s.nssss Cssds not over6 lines 900 per asnum.
e, ssss esanysaa additional charge Of - cts. per
cts for yesry be dscen'in'
- vi,host previous notice 10 Us. -
~ ..rs eats charged doabls the same dimensions
VI. msnts Inserted In weekly on reasonable
lsrms ,,,.a ban.,ol.nt nnYuoses In
WI S.s,tss FREQ Of C6st, thereafter charged as
e,hes "a vsrtissments
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
STOYES, STOVES! I!
Brady between Front and Second.
Ma, Cd. IS5sdwttr WICKEEsHAM X HICKS

NTcGOWAN'S PATENT
h DOUBLE A & T 10 \
S SUCTION AND FORCE
PUMPS AND PUMPING
ENGlNES.-.Thc nndersign'
ed wouldrespectfully invite
the atte ntion Of the public
generally to these Pumps,
as tho best Pump now In
use; simpiein thair construc.
ton; compact, durable, and
not liableio getoutoforder;
we'll adapted for forcing a
large body OF water 10 a
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27

WIN. p. CAMPBELL.
a ev.,GQuNTY .SURXEHORsr Lo.
aN sm. Once IN tho Court House. All otasfs
tsapuy attsndsd 10. Aug. l4th 'aS d'~H1
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
Rsilroad WAat

THE Railroad TO the interior win be completed
l. and prepared 10 transport freight within thirN
days, aud an advance In keal Estate and an inseass
OF business In general sure to follow; more stores
and dwellings will be required, the city lin ts will
extend and those that purchase before hv rise tax q
place viii not regret their early sctlon. ,tsr
will sell al former rates,
k0 well located building lots East Of Railroad de
CU pot, with splendid view OF the river, Rock 10
land and Davenport, on one TO Eve ysars cred
I. These lots are destined TO become valuable -
he city extends its linih ALSO quarry Lei fs:
sale. .r.s Apply to ~ 't.,tss
pss& o. FUAGON.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-27
MARBLE WORKS.

MARBLE WORKS.
THE undersigned would respectfully announce to
the citizens OF Davenport and vicinity, and to all
those wishing 10 purchase MONUMENT s TO the mem
ory ftheir friends that they be supplied
by calling his shop, Main ST., between First and
Second side, where he will be pleased TO furnish
CUT STONE OF every description ,asl as II can be
bought In the Western country. Jas
Italian and American Marble for Monuments, HEAD
and FOOT STONES. Also superior article Of REE
STONE, &c, very cheap. w. w. KENNEDY.
Davenport. June 9. lS53-25
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-08-03
X. n. WITHDRAWALS IN ALABAMA!

In the town of Centre Star, Lauderdale couu-
" Alabama, there is. or rather there was,
hho"-nothng lodge which numbered about one
hundred and twenty-five members. A very
'afge majority of the lodge soon became thor
ouShly dlsgusted with know-nothingism, its lea
ueFS' doctrines, and practices, which disgust
resulted IN their quietly Withdrawing from the
'''er' The Nerth Alabamian, leading know
'0'h'ng organ, accounts for this wholesale stam-
pedF after this fashion:
ine anti-American papers hereabouts are
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-08-03

making great smiration' over the know-noth-
ing explosion, OF Centre Star council, in Lau-
derdale county, Alabama. The facts OF TIE
case are simply these, as we are informed The
council numbered about l25 members, among
whom were number of hard cases, which the
more respectable portion Of the council wished
TO get rid OF, and as the easiest way to accom-
plish that, without wounding their feelings and
creating excitement, they concluded 10 disband,
which they did.'
The withdrawing MEMBERS numbering egh-
ty persons, with the view OF letting tie public
know who the ''hard cases" We're whom the
minority succeeded in getting rid of, have pub
flshed card, in which their reasons are gwen
in detail for their withdrawal from the lodge
The ''hard cases" prove 10 be some OF the most
respectable citizens in northern Alabama, as the
following list Of their names satisfactorily de-
u1DnStrat4S
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-08-03
FRAxKLIN, June 25.

Measrs. EplroRs About the time OF th.
last election, | was induced, through the per
suasion of others, to become member OF th
order of Know Nothlngs. ] was Informed tha
the order was a good one, and that no pfedg
Of any kind would be asked Of me, which wou
in any way bind my conscience, or freedom t
act in all things as saw proper. After m.
initiation, found that ] had been grossly decel
ved, and would have immediately left, had
not been that myself in common with any other
who dared TO leave were informed that "
would be published through all the cohncils q
perjurers, and men unworthy OF confidence, an
also be opposed and prosecuted in our bhslnes.
These threats account for my remaining so ION
in the order. They are still repeated on all od
casions when deemed necessary, but have nol
learned TO despise them, even if my bushes
may have to suffer. am resolved that m,
conscience, atIeast, shall be clear. The fact
my having bfen Know Nothing is a publ
matter, and ask the use of your columns
make equally public the fact that have with
drawn myself from all connection with the oi