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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
A Hard Stsry.

The Cincinnati Times has Curious in
cident of Spiritualism," which, even if true.
would be nothing more than an illustration
of Animal Magnetism. The case, in brief,
is that a girl some seventeen years old
was entirely blind of one eye and emaciated
to such degree that she was unable to sit
up. The best physicians pronounced her
in the last stages of consumption and alto
eether incurable In this state of thing.
Mr.. H. and Rev. Mr.. Fowler called to
see her. Mr. H. took the girls hand, and
after a few "passes" pronounced that her
lungs were not at all affected. He contin-
ued his manipulatioas short time, and then
took leave without having given particle
Of any kind Of medicine. The girl imme-
diately began to improve. Mr.. II. called
two or three time. more, going through the
same processes, and the result finally was
that the girl not only entirely regained ro-
bust health, but the sight of her eye was
also completely restored.
We beg leave to state that we do not be-
lieye the story. The imagination often
times works wonderful things; it might
have effected cure of the girls bodily
complaints, and if the loss Of sight was
caused by the arrangement of the animal
system, the restoration TO health of the lat
ter might also have restored the former
But altogether the story taxes our credulity
too heavily.
By the way, judging from the Times,
"Spiritualism' continues TO be perfect ma
MIA among many Of the denizens of the
Queen City. Not all the troubles Of their
election riots ID deter them from enjoy
ing the pleasures yielded by their iavorite
subject, and having survived that stormy
! period, they now appear to be luxuriatng
! in its beauties with a redoubled zest. We
wish them joy in their enjoyments =
Shadows we are and what shadows we
pursue"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

LIFE Is TExAs.--Mr. G. w. Kendall, cd
itor OF the n, o. Picoyune, who has r; tired
to sheep farm in Texas, thus writes to his
paper;
$50 far, although my place at the Post
Oak Spring is within few miles of where
depredations have been committed, the In
dams have been kind enough not to modest
me; yet all my good fortune can attribute
to the fact that at that particular locality
keep neither horses nor cattle, andI do not
believe that the red rascals care much about
sheep. hope they may never get up an
appel te for mutton.
But if they have not meddlcd with my
sheep they have pestered me in another
way; they have kept up stampede among
the men in my employ, and rendered some
of them constantly uneasy. One negro
man in particular, who was at work cutting
and splitting rails, was in such fear for sew
eral days that ne declared he could not half
work. To use his own words, 'Ebery lick
glib de tree wild de axe hab to look round
to zee If some lnjun don't glib me lick in
de back OBJ my head wild tomahswk.' A
man with such scare upon him is OF little
service"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

SOMEWHAT EARLY.-The Massachusetts,
politicians are already electioneefing on
the subject Of the Speakersl,ip Of the next
National House Of Representatives, and
have named the Hon. n p. Banks as. their
candidate. 1t is said that he is sure of the
entire Massachusetts, delegation and of a
large portion Of that from New York. This
is Know Nothing movement and the K.
Ms. are certainly taking time by the fore
lock, as over third Of the House Of Rep
resentatives has yet to be elected. But
there is a proverb abou, the early bird,
which probably applies as we'll TO politics
as to other subjects.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
rur conxoN LAW OF THE OCEAN

We take the following sensible remarks
from the National Istesli9enccr Certainly
no absurder idea was ever entertained than
the mere flag should protect from search
a. vessel no matter how suspicious might
be her appearance. Ifso any SLAYER could
at any time 60 securely on her way. and
laws agains, piracy would be nothing more
than so much waste parchment;-but we
quote from the Irteligenccr.-
I'VE profess to have a respect as sincere
for the Flag of our Country as any OF those
who claim for it oil exemption from all
question at sea. But until u email nave
been proved that that Flag has never noa'ed
over vessels falsely assuming TO belong 70
the United States, We must he permitted 10
have our opinion. in spite OF the iaoored
sophis,ries of the official Journal and It's KIN
dred presses, that it is no "outrage" crying
aloud for blood, for ship of war OF any ma
ton to ascertain, by the usual mode OF
oceanic intercourse, whether the vessel
that carries aloft the stars and stripes BE-
truly and honestly entitled to that noble
distinction OF not. Pirates, buccaneers, III
busteros, call them by what names you w,ii
are VIGOROUSLY in the habit OF supplying
their vessels with the flags Of various ma
tons, and Of hosting any one Of them, when
in sight Of cruiser, that may be sup
posed most likely I, prevent examination
Our flag is entitled to no greater defer
ence than the flag OF any other independ-
ent nation. We have no more right than
others have TO claim that the very sight Of
it at sea shall exernp the vessel that bears
il from the comman usages of all naval Pow
ers. fit were once adopted as the ac-
knowledged principle OF International law
that the mere sight of the flag displayed by
vessel at sea should be regarded as sui
ticient to protect her from suspicion, II
would become an absurdity to enact laws
TO punish pirates or sea-robbers. The
commerce of every nation would be
exposed to serious depredations, and moth
id. but the strong arm OF expensive con-
yoy would save it from utter destruciion.-
Let the United States establish the vain
theory that the sight of her tllg, no mat
ter by whom given TO the winds, shall pro-
tect its bearer from all question, and the
sea. would arm with vagabond marauders
calling under il, and the glorious banner
which has so often melted our heroes to
victory would soon become bywcrd OF
reproach. Yet such would be the effect OF
the doctrine of the formal article Of the I'm
ion of Saturday last, the material portion
Of which we give below. If it be not the
meaning Of that Journal that the sight OF
the stars and stripes at sea should he
enough to prove that every vessel showing
i, is legitimately and truly part Of the
inviolable territory OF the United States.
we confess our inability to cor prehend
what is intended.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

N. g. NJ. Misunderstanding Of the
improvements in that city the Iowa City
Republican says
"Onc drawback to our more rapid i'm
.provement, is the fact that our pine lumber
has to be brought from the Mississippi with
teams, which enhances its value and rem
ders it sometimes difficult to be got. The
moment our Railroad is completed to Dlv-
export, which at the longest will be but a
few menths, this difficulty will be obyiated,
and our Improvements will advance at u
more rapid rate"
There is an item for those who think Il
Railroad west Of this city will prove de,ri-
mental to its prosperity,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
rhs Kinney Expedition

At ths last accounts from New York, the
steamship United States was advertised on
the 18Th, with the Kinney Expedition for
Central America. We have not yet see.
any account of the trial aud acquitsal OF
ths Colonel, but we presume the Expedition
you'd hapdly depart withoutits Chief. We
prophesy that if this company land in Cen
trai America, one Of its main purposes will
be % establish slave colony; and if that
be. the intention, there would be plenty of
faends Of the Constitution" who would make
every exeriion to release the Colonel from
"dorance vile' and send him on his way re-
jeieing
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
ungsiian..

The article of imports in which there
has beer the most noticeable decrease is
fhs. of silks. aud referring to this fact, the
N. Y. correspondents. of the Iatslli9encer is
uagallan: enough to say that '.hence may
be inferred much needed economy in GER
tain quarters" This correspondent GER
tainly writes without much fearof the ladies',
but for aught he knows they may have as
costly fabrics manufactured out Of some
other kind Of material. Silks are generally
considered the most extraTagant, bu, very
dear and beautiful combinations can be made
from wool and linen, or from either mate
rial alone. At least we know there is an
extraordinary number Of new words,
Like English cut on Greek and Latin,
As fasiian heretofore on satin,
which have lately come into use for the
purpose of expressing what pre- called LA.
dies Dress Goods" But this is subject
on which we are profoundly ignorant, and
We are surprised at our own temermity in
having said 50 much abou, il.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Fcr.the Gazette
Our Kitty "Milly.'


ourMilly came at nine last night
And fairly took US by surprise'
I'd fastened doors and shutters tight
And thus should soon have shut my eyes
But, what rap upon the door,
iQuickly sprung to know my doom,
No man was there. surprised the more,
lsaw in darkness somethins losm.
Twas white, not large; iveniurcd near
A fairy sight my eyes deserted,
Twas basSa formed, and flowers dear,
Seemed pcepins out from every side.
Anar,h above, (the baskets eail,)
And all around the baskets SIDE
Thefcstooncd tissue pearly pale,
Made grace and beauty there abide.
whsnce cou,,. 1t be and why said
an know; and found within prize;
Amualin covered ssmstAiag laid
Secure md plain before my eyes.
NJ. eager hand approached The prize,
But quick Withdrew Us beheld,
Gas if.omc evil in dissaise)
Amoving thing beneath itveiled.
Some blot was here-somc creature dite,
Like hatrsi hid beneath y SMILE
Released frln bondage, like pent fire.
,r~oul,l prove its power, consume the pil,.
By slow degrees my courage camc,
I searched the bundle and itprored,
Akitten in bag her name
Was "Mlll!n-al my fears removed
She tells us not from whence she came,
Hcr softfur coat is snowy white,
We thank the donor; keep the name
ofswsn like kitty '.Mlly"-Goodngkt,
Davenport. May 10th. MousEH.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
ArrExPr AT COMPARISON

The foolshest comparison that ever came
snder our notice, is that which seeks TO
liken the outrsges in Kansas to riot in
Chicago. Cincinnati or any other city in
the States. Comparisons have to do only
With things Of the same nature or species,
though differing in quantity or quality
raiags Of totally different natures cannot
with any proprieiy be compared; though il
man choose, he can do violence either to
grammar or common sense. Contrasts and
comparisons are very differcn, things, tho
itwould seem that some people have yet to
leasa she distinction.
Thsrs wss riot in Chicago, and it was
9uellsd BY the City Authorities, because
sasy hadjarisdiction in thu premises. They
had not eyen to apply to the State Authori-
y, the power Of next resort. but having
Jurisdiction over the same subject. II was
natter unisr THAR municipal con,rol, and
hsviag might - well a. right, they man
sgsdit municipality. On the other hand,
there was al armed invasion of Kansas,
the law was tranpleduader foot. the officers
ct The Law were put to fight These armed
iavaaers- still virtually hold possession of
sbeferritory. The mob is a, this moment
ssPseue in Kansas. There is no munici-
pal. no State power to enforce the law
:Taat duty deyolves exclusively upon the
6caeral Government. Yet this is the
eass which the Douglas and Atchison JOUR-
pals seek to liken to an election riot in
our large cities. which never have TO 20
beyond their corporate limits 70 get force
enough and a hundred fold over, to quell
any disturbance that they have ye, had.
vs. are no, so much surprised a. the reek-
iessnsss Of sach assertions, as at the low
rsssthesc journals m lst value the under
standings of their readers. A feed press,
however. is not possessed Of the privilege
ef choice; and, though it knows better,
mast esthsr sacrifice its convictions of
truth, or forfeit the emolumen.s which con-
stitute its sustenancc.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

FATAL AcoipEHT.-in the early part of
the month, the Rev. Charles II Halsey
Rector Of Christ Church in New York City,
while inspecting the upper part Of new
edi6ce in course Of erection for him, " nt
too near one Of the window spaces, aud
from some unexplained cause los, his bal
ance and was precipitated distance Of
some sixty feet to the ground He never
spoke again, although be continued TO
breathe for half an hour Afterwards. He
was said to have been very exemplary
clergyman.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

A friend has furnished US with copy of
the annexed letter, from the distinguished
RoBERr Fulton. the successful mtroducer
of steam boats, written in the year isl 10
DR.. w. THORNTON, the then ingenious SUI
perintendent of the Patent Office. Four
wears before this period FuLToS had con-
structed a steam passenger boat which nav
gatcd the Hudson at the rate OF SIX miles
an hour, anl vet SO long after, he still
doubted that boat could be Contrived to be
driven six miles an hour, in calm water,
with one hundred tons on board! What
would, then, have been his amazement could
he have had vision Of such steam le-
yiathans as the Arctic or the Agamem-
noni-Naf. Intel.
KALoRAMA,* Jan. 9, 1911.
To DOCTOR THORNTON:
DEAR SIR: Having an unfortunate bile,
and being altogether SO unwell that shall
probable not be able to 60 out of the house
in fortnight, shall be happy to have some
conversation with you on your steamboat
inventions and experience. Although do
not see BY what means boat containing
one hundred tons Of merchandise can be
driven six miles an hour in still water, yet
when you assert your perfect confidence IN
such success there may be something more
in your combinations that am aware of.
As such success would be of infinite nation.
al Importance, | should feel disposed on the
principles of patriotism to give the essay
every aid, at the same time to make such
an arrangement as would secure you ample
fortune. To prove your principles by prac-
tice it has occurred to me that one OF two
things may be done; either that you hnd
some one to join you with funds to build the
beat, and, if you succeed to run six miles an
hour in still water with one handred tons
of merchandise. | will contract to re-im-
burse the cost nj the boat and to give you
one hundred and ii ty thousand dollars for
your patent, or, if you can convince me of
the success by drawings or demonstrations,
will join you in the expenses and prof
its. Please to think of this. and have the
goodness TO let me see or hear from you as
soon possible.
] am, sir, your NEST obedent.
ROBERT FULTON.
*The residence of Mr. BARLOW, near
WASHINGTON
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Uaimproved Lands.

i,OG0 acres IN Scott County,
s'oea .. :, Cedar :.
Together " iih arge hmeuut4f ~ in johnson io,.
Powcsheik, Clinton, MarsilaI. JH.ter rnd p,Is
counties.
An. or ~ OF the ABOVE lands. city lots or property
are offered tor sGle by
GEORGE H. NICKoIfp
4
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
LOTS At AUCTION!
EADS ADDITION 70
w est Davenport.

WILL be sold at Auction Thursday the
w I'm inst on the PREMISES, 100 beautifully sua-
ted Lots in the above addition to West Davenport, on
Long time al per cent interest, fifth in hand aud
balance secured b! Deed OF Trust the Lots. This
property lies On south side Of ack Hawk e reek save
some 30 lots an Icicgrs phi Road, and commands
Of the grandest views in this vicinity.
The broad bosom Of the s.Faihpr Of Waters as lac
rolls his mighty torrent be for miles up nd
down and two beautiful cities, Dav port and Rock
Island grace either shore and can be at glance
looming mp clad N abt cir and sparkling gar.
ments " pnrivallcd beauty. Here are chances rare
indeed for all who desire pleasant rural homes from
tos miles Of the city, to avail themselves once Of
the liberal Offer.
Sale positive aud will take place az 10 O'Clock A ~
Carriages will he In waiting in front our flee from
9to A. NJ To convey to. ard return those wishing to
purchase. This property altogether will be s.id on
good terms at privat. sale if app led for soon In
few days ia's OF the above lots will be ready for
Mhtoh at our once where all are invited IT, cali and
examine for themselves These lots will range in size
t7om 100 by 90 feet to and Three fnc sites
for Brick Yards are also near said Lots and viii be
sold separate. For particulars see bills
Mays EADs a. STEWART
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14


- OCK Island Davenport und Moline viii q view.
II Oftha Railroad Hr@,e. AHeNcrlIcrtdusgriIllyt
pam pht"t, Huitah!e ivr gsyi5E % distant friends
for sale at No.. teClare Row.
NAV I l. lass.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

Presented Grand Jury of Onon-
daga county, N. Y, have made a present
ment against the Know Nothing order, as
disturbing and hndering the free exercise
of the right of suffrage, and threatening de-
structon to the free institutions founded by
our forefathers. We guess that Jury is on
The otherside of the question.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Notice

AOkLCcs
DRC pos AIS will be received until the iSih i0.i.
for the carpenter work Of a Brick Meeting H1Asa.
The plans and specifications may be- seen ai.d ptrticg-
lars made IL wua rho ktady and Front
streets. by order ofthe Building Commute.
tHAs. LESLIE,
Davenport, BAD May. '55dii Ses'y
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

The REAsox.-It is said that the reason
Of Austria's Discrimination TO act with the
Allies was threatening letter from the
Gear, in which he said that II Austria form
ed an alliance with the Western. Powers,
he would put himself at the head of the
Psinslayist movement, and change his title
IRON Emperor OF all the Russias to that OF
Emperor of all the Slavonisns.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

The Minnesota Pioneer of the lst s1ys !:
The War Eagle came in Sunday evening
at O'Clock, with large number of passcn-
gers on board, numbering altogether about
200 cabin and deck.
The City Belle came in Sunday evening
at 10 o'clock, bringing 300 cabin and 200
deck passengers, having taken on board at
GaieHa the trips Of Matte Wanc, Prairie
Rose and Brazil.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

The St. Louis Republican casts all the
blame OF the present state of Kansas upon
Gov. Rceder, and its issue Of the 18th inst,
makes about as poor an argument on the
subject as we ever saw in a paper Of lis
pretensions.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Take Notice.
I c e! ICE!!

HOUSE d. LOT FOR SALE!
rTHE subscriber wishes TO dispose ofa HALF-LOT
j and a good FRAME HOUSE, one story high
with excellent cellar, and water convenient, situate
on the bluf-siae, below the College.
TERMS very reasonable: price $40. Enauirr of
GEO. W. MANSON,
Front ST. below Burhcll's Mil
Davenport May II, lS55 dry
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

The Cincinnati Gazette of Thursday says,
sit is estimated that within the past two
months fifty. thousand persons with their
movables have passed through our city for
the far West The figures may be relied on
as correct. The steamers for St. Louis
are cavity laden
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
DETECTION OF COUNTERFEIT BANK
NOTES

NYrG r. Graf of Chicago instructor In the nu OF
vi detecting any Counterfeit Bank Note upon any
bank 81 auy modern plate in the United states new w
circulation hereafter issued may again DC mum" iot
few DAYS at n. w. Mteheil's hardware store corner
of Front and Main sts. Davenport his sy stem sven
known citizens being the on, reliable guiae
to detect caunerfcs, IL is simple ana easy 10 esrn
vel always reliable; terms moderate; cerihca'es OF
bankers aud bank note engravcrs in hand; he ms! be
found at the above place from Ito M rom y lo3
Pm. May ifm W.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

More than two thousand patents will
bear the date of 1855, as already five hun
deed have been issued during the first quar-
ter Twelve thousand pat hts have appear
ed since 1896.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

In the bill for the sale of the Main Line
Of Public Works, the Pennsylvania Legis-
lature fixed the price at SIS 600 600, TO any
purchaser except tn, Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, which would have to pay
$4,000 OOo.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
MRS. LUCY BLACKWELL.

Ridiculous as is the whole affair, by mar
rying under protest" Miss Lucy Stone
has gained what was doubtless one great
object, publicity for we imagine the no.
tice Of her marriage and the accompanying
protest have been publishedin nearly every
po per in the United States. She has been
greeted too with every kind Of comment,
"From grave 10 gay from liveyio severe"
though good humored CT: tiques have greatly
nrsdaminated, for those who have noticed
her have for the most part seemed to think
it wrong
$40 break a butterfly uaon wheel"
This kind Of publicity is what the "strong'
minded" seem greatly to covet, and II 1t
give them pleasure, We have no disposition
to interfere with their enjoyment. In fact
we never had the least objection to their
being "s,rong. minded" though when they
can show among their sistcrhood any char
,c,ers superior to those OF Mrs. Lucy
Hutchinson and Lady Russell. We will per-
haps think more of the peculiar system which
they so assiduously defend and inculca,e.
The Boston Atlas, in noticing Miss
Lucy's marriage, and the provisions which
the protest makes for future quarrels wsxeth
philosophical, aud discourseth after this
wise
1--WE prefer 20 anticipate the fulhlmcnt
of VOWS, the performance of duty. the trans
mutation Of silver hopes into full and goi.
den fruition The experience OF the world
refutes all theory. This thing which we
call custom, this confirmed habit Of society,
this law BY which millions ofthe race please
to abide, is not a thing of chance, the ere
alton Of day, the within Of century why,
even our uttered words, the very vowels
which breathe IRON us broken into conso-
nants upon the lips or the tongue, have IN
them a meaning, and live by the full con-
sent and general treaty of mankind. And II
this is true Of mere sounds, how much truer
is it of institutions, established in the child
hood of the race, and transmitted to us.
almost without change, almostin their prlm-
mtive and divine simplicity. Solitary re-
formers, odd men and vain women, have IN
all ages uttered their protests; and, de-
manding the overthrow Of this or that, have
protfered their grotesque suecedaneums.
The world knows how little has come of it
all i! Yet when we think what hearts have
worn IT, what noble natures have wasted,
what wealth of spirit has been squandered
in this lruitless warfare when we think OF
the diversion which it mas effected in favor
OF genuine wrong, of real error, ofunmistak-
able follies; we are tempted rather to de-
plore the. weakness OF humanity than to
laugh at its eccentricities. The age even
now demands thought, action, devotion
while everywhere its children desert the +
work given them to do for useless speeula- [
ton, for needless experiment, for idle speech.