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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-02
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An Exposition of the Condition. and Treat.
mcnt Of the Laboring Classes in the Fac
tories and Coal Mines Of Great Britain
Compiled from Official Documents, by
John G.. Golden.
ii Illustrations, muslin, 500 PIP, I2mo.
Price 81 25
1t is capital book, and entitled to place
in every mans library.-NeU York Mirror
Great Britain ought to be ashamed to talk
OF American slavery, 80 long as her factories
continue to be scenes of such horrible der
radiation and suffering. Argus.
Here is n book which not only carries
the war into Africa, but absolutely belabors
nation most zealously with the cudgels
provided by itsclf-Arthur'S Home Gqzeite.
We confess that the revelations here
made ore perfectly appalling.-Utica Her.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

The Subscriber continues the nannfac-
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BEST MATERIAIlS, at his shop, one mi.e
east OF Pleasant Hill.
l.. M. CAUTHEN.
Feb. 7 - 90 Am
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TIME FIFTIETH
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The Pills should he used conformity with
the Oi"tmcnt. in most of the following
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06
Late Oregon Itsms.

The papers speak Of the prospect of gen.
eral war with the Indians, Murders Of
whites BY Indians and Indians by whites
are not unfrequent. 1t was generally be-
lieved, Judge Hayes informs US, that not
less than eight white men had been rece ut.
y murdered BY the Indians, on the route
from Puget Sound to the Colyille mines. =
The only name mentioned ia that ef Dir.
Mattice, Of Columbia.
Gov. Stevens had reached Fort Benton.
The rumors Of his massacre are believed 10
have been started By the Indians.
The news from the Col,ille gold mines
10 10 the 9th Aug. The latest Tep ports are
more favorable. Representing the gold dig.
gers ~ doing tolersbiy well.
The rate Of taxation in Oregon this
year 10 ten cents on each 500 of valuation.
The grasshoppers are making sad havoc
with the orchards and cornfields in parts OF
Benton Co.
On the Prohibitory Liquor Law the vote
was - follows; Against, $50; for, 5G4. The
entire vote Of the Territory distributed over
fifteen counties, is 1,502. Rather small
vote.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06
Another Letter.

We extract from late number Of the
Boston Pos. the following communication
from one who has been recently travelling
through the western country. The. spin-
ion that our city has the finest location and
the best prospects of any on the Upper
Mississippi by no means confined to res
idents Of Davenport, but seems 10 be quick
ly adopted by all strangers who visit U.S.
The WEsr.-Three years since the wri-
ter made tour through the western States,
and this fall made another; and it is surpr-
sing to see the cunirast,-the tide Of emf
grafton and its rapid growth.
was informed that it was not uncommon
to see 100 families cross the Mississippi
River, at Rock Island. in single day, ma
king their way into the interior OF Iowa,
which seems to take the cad.
Lands in Iowa that were entered three
wears since at 81 IS per acre are selling
now from $40 TO $50.
The high price of grain 10 turning tho
attention Of large portion Of the inhabi-
tants to agricultural pursuits, and they find
ready sale for all their products at exor-
bitant prices. Railroads are rum ng to al
most every important place, bringing the
great west, as il were, to our doors, and on
. level with our eastern market.
Villages are springing up all over t! west
with their church spires, reminding one o!
New England
spent few days at the thriving city Of
Davenport, Iowa, situated on the banks Of
the Mississippi, numbering over l 900 in
habi,ants; i is one of the smartest places
west Of the Mississippi. Its advantages
over other places destines tito be one Of the
most important points in the State. L. is
the only poin, where the have ever at.
tempted to bridge the river, which structure
is nearly completed, as is also the railroad
from Davenport to iowa City, and thence
to Council Bluffs. The city is located on
the river, extending back about 100 rods,
and ascendink bluff at about an angle of
twenty degrees, upon which is some beau.
| tiful residences, from which the prosp ect
cannot be surpassed in the world. 1t over
looks Rock Island City, Fort Armstrong,
and the winnings Of the river for several
miles rendering the scene truly beautiful.
During my stay there put up at the lie
| Claire House-one of the finest houses
saw in the west. The house is large, CON-
modious, airy. well furnished, and every
thing about it is adapted to the comfort OF
visitors. The tables were spread with the
incest of everything the country afforded,
and the proprietor, Mr.. Burtis, is perfect
gentleman; courteous in his manners, noble
| in his department, and with an air welcome
that makes one feel as though he was a,
home among old friends. Any person visit
| ing that section of country could not do bet
ter than pass few days with him.
TRAVELLER.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

SUBMARINE ExpLosIoS.-Bayard Tay-
lor during his recent visit to st. Johns, N.
F., gives the following description Of sub
marine explosion, to remove impedimen.s to
the st. Johns harbor:
GAS we were passing Chain Rock Bat
terry, We noticed the boats Of Mr.. Huested
anchored over the Merlin Rock, the remo-
val Of which had been completed during our
visit Mr. Huested hailed US, saying he
would give us parting salute. Nearly all
the passengers were gathered on the hur-
ricane-deck at the time, looking their last
on the recedng harbor. There was a
movement on Dir. Huested's boat; hand.
ling Of wires; a touch-and then followed a
duhib, heavy explosion which shook our
steamer-ihen not fifty yards from the spot.
In second, circle oi water forty or fifty
feet in diameter, over the rock, was violent
y agita,ed: narrower circle was hurled
into the air to the he ght of thirty feet; and
from the center sheal OF slyery jets prany
seventy or eighty feet above the surface Of
the sea. The enormous masses Of water
curved outward as they assembled, and stood
for an instant like Colossal piumes waving
against the Gun, which shone through their
tops and blinded our eyes with the diamond
lIstre. IL was Great Geyser OF the sea
a momentary but sublime picture which no
volcanic well Of the Iceland waters can sur.
pass. As il fell, the shower of airy spray
drifted down upon Us, drenching ourselves
and the decks, but creating sudden raid.
bow over the paddle boxes-an arch of
promise which spanned our course for an
instant, and melted into air with the sound
Of our parting cheers"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

Prof. Johnston has prepared table OF
analyses, from which it appears that the
nutritive ingredient Of gluten constitutes q
full quarter Of the weight Of the tea leaf,
which If eaten in mess would prove 90 nu-
tritious as beans or peas. Very little OF
this gluten is extracted, however, BY the
process applied to the preparation OF either
tea or coffee for common use. The fui'
benefit of all the positive nutritive matter
contained in them can only be secured by
par,akng of the tea leaves and the coffee
ground.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

TIE FoRTV WHO FsIL--Psofessor Ty-
Ter enumerates the names of forty phy ST.
cisns who persisted at Norfolk and Ports
mouth since the 9Th Of July, os follows:---
Sylvester, Constable, Halson, Sylvester, IT,,
Higgins, Briggs, Upshur, Tunstall, Selden,
Burns, Irugien, Parker, Lovett, Walters,
Thompson, Fliess. Booth, Howe, Bache,
Diilord, Gooch, HOWE, .Gelbardt. Blow,
Jackson, De Became, Obernuller, Decapry,
Hunter. Schell, Craycrof,, hierson, Handy
Cole, Moore. Rizer, Smith, Marshall, era.
ven and Berry.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

N. Y, PRoHIsIroRr LAw.-On the I'd
inst, the New York City Recorder. in the
case Of Coleman and Stetson, Of the Astor
House, decided that the PLAINTIFF were
bound to prove that the liquor was not i'm
ported. that the sale Of imported liquor was
free to every citizen, that The Prohibitory
law which declares that theproofof sale is ev-
Aence Of an unlawful sale, isunconstitution-
q. and that the search and seizure and de-
ssruetion clauses, are also unconstitutional.
The defendants were discharged.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

THE PnLADELPH,A JuDsE.-On Friday
hst the counsel of Passmore Williamson
prssenteds petition to Judge Kane, with a
visw 70 conforming to the recent order Of
he court. But - the petition was not ad-
drssssd to any one. contained no prayer,
saa omitted the word legally, word
which Judge Kane considered important
i vas reserved for future consideration.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

Barnum's Daby Show. which was adver-
tised to "come off, in Chicago, proved to
be failure there also. The Tribune Of
that city says
1.-THE main reason why the Prince OF
Humbugs did not hold that Baby Show
10 because the City Fathers neglected to
give him the necessary permission, hay
ing tabled his application therefor"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06
~ 8. IeUrs cArAsr1opn1.

The St. Louis RepsblScsa gives the fol-
lowing lis. ofthe killed and wounded, so
far a. could be sscertaincd in the terrible
hour IT the disastcr:--
DEAD.--Thomas Gray; Capt. O'Flahsr-
ty;E. C. Blackburn; Henry Choteau; f.
B. JeiFfees. Rep. Of franklin county; A.
dolph Abeles; Rev. DR.. Bullard, Of the Fret
|, Presbyterian Church in ST. Louis: Mr..
Mott. Rep. OF Dunklin county; NJ. McCul.
Tough: Capt. C. Case; E. c. Yosti,-arm OF
Shield & Yosti; Thomas O'Sullivan, Chief
Engineer; B. B. Dayton. reported dead;
Mann Butler; Joseph Harris; --Chappeh,
father of. T. ChappelI; George Ebele.
BADLY WouxpED.-Mr. Jecko, firm Of
Hart & Co.; Henry C. Hart; RUFUS X.
Lewis; Mr.. Griswold; Geo. X. Budd. leg
broken; Frank Lane. leg broken; Mr.. Hitch
cock, badly hurt; John Parker, arm bro
ken; John C. Richardson. badly burt; Oil
yer Quinette. badly hurt; Capt. Cousins,
badly huri; John B. Carson. badly hurt;
Mr.. Roberts. psymaster, badly hurt; Mr..
Kendle, druggist. badly hurt; John N.
Winner, badly hurt; VIM. Lingo, badly
hurt; Peter Brown, badly hurt; Mr.. Rad
elifFe, brakeman, badly hurt; Dr.. Vansant,
badly hurt; Joseph White, Rep. from RIP
ley, both legs broken; F. L. Billion, arm
broken; Mayor King, badly cut; Col. D. H.
Armstrong, badly cut; Mr.. Littlejohn. badly
hurt; Mr.. Layton, Rep. from Perry county,
badly hurt; Carlos s. Greeley, slightly in
jured; John Leach, slightly injured; L. d.
Kennett. slightly injured. The following
wounded had been sent to the Sisters Hos
pital: Heber Lirermore, leg broken; w.
E. M'Lean, of Cape Girardeau, leg broken;
Mr.. Moore, Of st. Genevieve fatally wound.
ed.
The ink was scarcely dry on the words
with which the Republican had c"ngratula-
ted it's readers that the Road was at length
an accomplished fact. when it spoke in
far different strsin,-"How little do we
know what an hour may bring forth! The
magnificent train of cars hich lief. our city
yesterday morning, on an excursi ion
to Jefferson City, to celebrate the
opening OF the Pacific Road to that place,
is now a mass OF ruins, and infinitely worse
than this, many Of the noble hearts that
participated in the pride of the occasion,
are now stilled in DEATH"
Mr.. E. H. Bridge, the President Of the
Road, was on the locomotive at the time
when the catastrophe occurred, with num-
Der Of the employees, and is supposed to
have been the only one who was saved.
The road enters the bridge with curve,
and that circumstance probably prevented
the disaster from being more fatal, as the
cars were thereby diverted. and kept from
falling together in one mass. Only one
car, the extreme rear one, maintained its
position on the rail. To increase the hor-
-rors Of the scene, the accident occurred in
wild forest, where no houses are in sight
and during very violent thunder and rain
storm.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06
- 3ANDerssS, EAtses.
~ upTAHs.

Il 10 stated thar the Government sur
seys in Nebsasks Territory, have been in
terrupted and brought to . stand-stil. by
The hostility Of the Pawnee Indians. On
de oorning ofthe ID Wit some shiefs Of
inst tribe came to the camp Of the survey
-. and ordered then in The most peremp-
tsry manner to leave, bsekins their orders
With repeated threats hat every man who
1id not leavs the survey before the sun ar
rived 1t the meridian should be shot. They
thea destroyed Ill the landmarks which
had been nade in the vicinity, and the sur
vey wes consequently abandoned
People generally bad aimost concluded
that the Indians we're about "crushed out"
and il has been with considerable surprise
that they have lately read accounts Of 90
nany Instances where they have not only
committed divers annoying depredations on
enigysst trains, and mail and surveying
paroles. but have also frequently murdered
snsll and detached bodies Of whites, and
evea made resoluts stands against conside-
rabls bodies Of U. 8. troops. These spas
medic efforts Of the rcd men resemble the
Atful flashes Of the wick that has burned
lsw in the socket, though they are as fatal
70 thoss Who happen to be their victims, %
II their perpetrators were possessed Of all
their original strength. The settlement BY
IL whites Of California and Oregon. will
ssserially change what had been suppos-
"a would b the concluding representation
Of the Indian drama. II was once favor.
its figure that the aborigines, having been
gradually impelled westward BY the con.
tiauous encroachments Of the white men,
vosld be finally extinguished in the waters
Of the Psci6s ocean. But the present as
pect Of the case iniimafes, that the forces
Of civilization proceeding from both sides.
the remnants Of the Indian tribes will be
pressed to death in the centre.
Heretofore, when the contiguity of the
whites to the Indians involved difficulties.
and threatened hostile collisions, the policy
Of the Government has been to remove the
laiians further westward, but this policy
has to b changed BY the force of circum.
stances. and il 10 understood that the Gov
ernmsnt now intends trying the experiment
Of continuing the Indians on their reserva-
lions. and attempting to turn their atten-
ton to agricultural. mechanical and other
civilized pursuits. 1t 10 to be hoped that
The experiment ~ill be successful. but We
csnfess that our own expectations Of such
result are very feeble. It was true re-
nask Of Jefferson, that when superior
eaA IN inferior race come in contact with
each other, they must be blended together
o. The inferior race 'enslaved or extirpsted.
AZ Tie feelings Of the Anglo-Americans
viii not permit the FIRST alternative Ito any
considerable degree,) and the Indians will
see submit to the second, complete exiin-
Rsishment i their inevitable lot. Philan-
shsopAy nay mourn over the sad necessity.
bot Il would seem to be the hard command
sfsa irrsversible fate.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06
Most Extraordinary
.HNrLiNP:

Which took the Diploma atthe New York State Fair
1854, Illinois, Pennsylvania aud Michigan State
Fairs of 1855 and at ali counties where exhibited.
For Removing Corn from the Cob,
We cha lienre sny Mac hie in The world 10 approach
il in and Rapidty Of Hand Uorking! III an
entire new principle, neyer before discovered. and
A GREAT CUkJOSITT!
boy, years old will she'll from 70 10 so bushels
n of Corn in day, without fatgue,l of either dry,
damp or green Corn; separating it from the Cob.
No cleaning the corn required Every Kernel is re-
moved from any size cob, not destroying even the
husk in which the Corn grows
Instead of crushing the Corn OF the cob IL is pick
ed of. as child woutd DO with his fingers. IL picks
of the fair kernel. for planting Ever. farmer knows
Machine has done this. IT y'lee,c0o Of tAsss
Machines HRdrr contract, making at different
POINTS. The demand for these remarkable Machines
exceeds ~redihiiity.
For further description, see IN Y. Tribune" Extra
and Daily Papers.
This Is no cateh.pcnny humbug. There is pile
OF money in this monopoly. We invite those who
want to make the .sRocEs'' to call at VAN tt fL'S
Store Recon- on Front ST., opposite the Ferry Land
Nov 6-dIw
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

CHINESE IN CALIFoRxIA.-An appeal to
the public BY the Chinese merchants in
California for justice to their counirymen,
states that the number OF Chinese in Cali.
fornia aIrea dy exceeds fifty thousand.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

Miss Castle, granddaughter Of Admiral
De Grasse, Of Revolutionary memory, and
Miss Shubrick, daughter of Commodore
Shubrick, of our Navy, both took the Veil
as Sisters of Mercy. at Louisville. on the
9th ult.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

INCREASE OF FARE.-We see it stated
that it is in contemplation to increase the
rates of travel on the Illinois Railroads to
four cents mile. The Alton and Terre
road has already done SO. The present
rate is three cents a mile, but on account
Of the comparatively small amount of local
travel, il lie claimed that that charge is not
sufh ciently remuneratiye.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06
From IL. cineinnaa Commercial.
BIZ @. w. CUTTER.

BIZ @. w. CUTTER.
may be Askcd, as have been asked, when ain 70
the Dissolution Of The union lanswer never, never
Clay.
You ask me when I'd re, . the scroll
Our fathers, names are written DER,
When would see our flag unroll
H. mingled stars and stripcs no moro,
When with worse than felon hand
Or ielon counsels, would sever,
The Union OF this glorious land
answer-never, never, never!
Think We that could brook to SEQ
The banner have loved SO long,
Born piece meal Ger the distant sea-
Torn, Hampled BY fren1lcd throng-
Divided, measured, pArceiled out
Tamely surrendered up forever
To crafty soul:css rout
or tratorss never, never, neverl
Give up his land to lawless might,
To selfish fraud aud william sway,
Obscure those hopes with endless night
That now are rising like the day
Write more page Of burning shame
To prove the useless, vain cndeaSor,
Our race from ruin TO reclaim.
And close the yolumeg never, never!
On wonder lone aud lovely steep,
The scuiptor's art, the builders power,
A land mark Ger the soldiers sleep,
Have reared q loty funeral tower
There IL will stand until the riyer
That flows beneath shall cease TO Gov,
Aye. 'till that hill itself shall culver
With natures last ccpvulsive throc.
Upon that columns marble base.
That SHAFT TINT scars into tho sky.
tn re still Is room cnought 10 trace
The countless millions yet to die
And would cover all its height,
And breadth, before that hour OF shame,
Til space should fail whereon 10 write
Even the initials Of name,s
Dissolve tho Union. mar, remove
The last asylum that is known,
Where patriots md brether's love.
And truth may shelter from a throne
Give up the hopes OF high reDown,
The legacy our fathers WILD
Tear victorious eagles down
Before their mission is fulfilled
Dis. olive the Union. while the earth
Has yet tyrant to be slain,
Destroy our freedom in its birth,
And give the world to bonds again
Dissolve the Unon-God of Heaven!
We know too well how much il cost:
million bosoms shall be given
Before ono golden link is los
Nay, spread Rloft our banner folds
High rs the heavens they resemble,
That every race this planet holds
Beneath the shadow may assemble
And with the rainbow's dazzling pride,
Or clouds that burn along the skies,
Inscribe upon its margin wide
Horn, F.EEDoA, UsioH, COMPROMISE.
sMr. CLAY's very words he pointed to the mouu-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

The famous racer Henry Perritt. said to
have made the fastest mile on record, fell
dead few days ago just after winning foui
mile race on the Nashville Course.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

Indians papers state that the rscen, frosts
have had the effect to Cause grest abate-
men. IN the chill and fever epidemic which
HAS been prevailing 10 that region during
tie present fall.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

GEo. II. DALLAs.-A meeting of the
fsisads Of Geo. n. Dallas, was held at the
Philadelphia Democratic headquarters, on
last Friday. After the usual preliminaries,
they passed series Of fesolstions highly
epiogistic Of Mr.. D.. public and private
character. and recommending him ~ their
candidate for the Presidency. An execu-
tive conmittee wss app 'iated to carry GU,
the views Of the meeting. We know not
exactly what Is meant BY carrying out
The views Of the meeting" but they will
certainly fall far short Of placing Mr. Dali
las 10 the White House.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

THAcKERAY delivered the first lecture
of his new course, in New York, on last
Thursday evening.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

The Hon. John A. Dix, of New York,
has given in his adhesion TO the Soft fac
ton Of that State.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

the Gslena papers say that Hon. c. C..
Wsshburn eoniinuss very low, but the ply.
sician, look with confidence to his recovs-
~. II be has no relapse.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06
Lost.

LARGE Map Of Eads' sub division of West Ma,
- enpori was mislaid on Saturday last IN frop, q, H.
aiaife Hall, and probably blown itlo The str.a,
nhsre II might have been taken up BY some ono n,'
knowing rs owner aiid carried to the country ~"
hap was roll ID up In a newspaper ard contained .
smaller Que inside. Whoever may have il In N "a ,
Ing Il 10 tbs 0klts OF - i''u'h'
cetJiu EtHs sTFVtET
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-11-06

The Chicago papers, announcing re-
cent marriage 10 that city, state that one Of
The parties, Miss Ellen Hamilton. is the
oldest native inhsbitant Of Chicago, and
now she 10 but fair young bride. Such
facs. strikingly illustrates the marvellous
growth OF the Garden City.