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The true Democrat., 1855-01-17


 THE AMATEUR CONCERT, for the benefit of the Episcopal Church of this city, came of, in the House of Representatives, on Thursday evening, the 9th inst, and has been, by common consent pronounced the richest intellectual feast of the season. Each of the Amateurs evinced taste and skill highly creditable, and displays of musical talent of the very first order were not wanting.
 The quartette-" There dwells high over Switzerland"-and the touching solo-"Where now are the hopes 1 cherished"- to the fullest extent appreciated and admired, and drew down the rapturous applause of the entire audi ence. "Believe me"-from the opera of At- tila-was sung and played with striking effect. Pretty Star of the Night' is aply so entitled it's delicate harmony and beautiful language indu- cing many to esteem it first among the pieces played and sung. "Auld Lang Syne'-the familiar air of our youth-simple and unadorned produced, perhaps an effect more marked than any one of the modern and more brilliant pieces-reachng down into the very depths of the heart, and waking, one by one, the memo rles of the past-those sad and weeping child ren of days by-gone.
 Sacred Chorus'--grand and striking, and sung with an evident appreciation of the subli- mity of its theme-closed the entertainment and dismissed an audience resretful only thai such exquisite enjoyment was over so soon and of such rare occurrence.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
FOR SALE.

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 Jan. IT. 1855
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

AppOIhtment by the GOvernOr, by and with
 the advice and consent of the Senate.
 It vii be seen by the message of the Cover nor which we give below, that HUBERT F. FA1RcHILD, of Batesville, was nominated as Chancellor of the State, under the act recently passed, and unanimously confirmed by the Se- nate. MT. Fairchild is regarded as one of the ablest lawyers in the State, and his appointment seems to meet with universal appreciation.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

 The house committee to consist of thirteen, and the senate committee seven members IT re- ferred.
 HOUSE was occupied in the consideration of business appertaining to the District of Co., lumbia.
 Wednesday,, Dec. 10th. SENATE.-Mr Sumner presented the memo rial of the New England Babtst Free Mission Society, praying the repeal of the act to or ganize the territories of Nebraska and Kansas, and also the repeal of the fugitive slave law. Laid on the table.
 MT. SEBASTIAN presented the petition of the register of the land office and receiver ot public monies at Helena, Arkansas, praying to be allowed the same percentum on the sales of the public lands as was allowed previous to the act of August 4, 1854; referred to the commit tee on public lands also, submitted resolution requesting the secretary of the interior to com municate to the senate copy of the special report of Henry R. Schoolcraft, of November IS, 1854, made to the secretary of the interior on the state of Indian statistics; agreed to- The invalid pension bill, after an amend ment to the effect placing the widows of off, cers in the naval service, upon the same foot ing with the widows of officers in the army, was passed.
 The bill to establish department of law, was taken up, and after debate was postponed until Tuesday next.
 HoUsE.-Mr. Whitfield, the delegate from Kansas territory, was present and after the usu- al oath took his seat The House was engaged in business relating to the District of Colum- bia
 Thursday Dec. 21. SENATE.-A resolution was passed calling upon the post master general to inform the se- nate, whether or not a contract has been made for carrying the mail from Cairo to New Orleans; and if not, to inform the senate why it has not been done.
 l The bill establishing a court for the invcsti- gatlon of claims against the United States was passed
 The House was engaged in the consideration of business pertaining to the District of Co., lumba.
 Friday Dec. P. SENATE.-Senator Atchison appeared in his seat this morning. After a short session ad- journed to Tuesday. | HoUsE.-After short session adjourned to Tuesday.
 Nothing will be done until after the 1st of January in either house, and the signs indicate that the public business will then be expedited. During the last week upwards of S8,OOO,OOO, U. 5. stocks were redeemed at the treasury. Gov. Izard is still here, but will leave for Nebraska the present week.
 Yours, etc. ARKANSAS.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
NOTICE.

nR. J. J. McALMONT having retired froro :, -D practice of Medicine, it becomes neresSnr, the close the books of the firm of G. D. Sizar S to All persons indebted to the said s, J.
 G. D. SEER.
 Jan. IT, lS55. I'm J. J. McAJ NOC,r
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
POSTS.

HNHE undersigned can furnish at short ro,:
 l needed quantity of Mulberry Sassafroo' .o'ee zee any Posts for fences or gates T. q Wa8p, "s DT Oak
 January IT, 1855 tf IN.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

ITO all whom it may concern-FIELD. DOLBY Il & CO., are determined to settle up all their las. years business and hereby request all those indebted to them, either by note or ccount to come forward and pay up. word to the wise is sufficient
 Little Rock, Jan. 17th, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
OXEN & WAGONS.

THE Cairo and Fulton Railroad Comma. l ny offer for sale Yoke of Oxen and first rate covered wagons, nearly as good as new.
 Apply to ROSWELL BEEBE.
 Jan IT 1t
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

swamp lands have been squandered; and we have dreamy sort of recollection that the Hon. Senator in his canvass before the people, made this subject principal theme of electioneering; and his determination, if elected, to use his best endeavors to save the remnant of this prlncely donation from total destruction. This determination was laudable; and we wish to cooperate with him in its execution. We are not particular as to the manner in which this IS to be done, and advocated the Governors re- commentators with view to this end. Sup pose all the swamp lands are reclaimed, and that the work will consume the entire grant, how are the levees and drains to be kept up? The lands being consumed in the first work, there will be no fund to sustain them unless the State resorts to direct taxation. Will the Hon. Senator be in favor of sustaining them in this way? We think not By the course recom- mended by the Governor, and endorsed by the meeting a perpetual fund for this purpose would be secured; and the levees already made, kept up without any additional expense to the peo- pie, and at the same time an additional induce ment presented for capitalists to invest in our railroad project.
 The Hon. Senator then says he is opposed to giving the swamp lands, to our railroads! Are the proceedings of this meeting in favor of "giving'' these lands to the railroads? or did the Governor recommend such policy? We say, no! But to invest them as stock, even in the Hon. Senator's favorite road-the Memphis and the fund arising from them, thus dispo- sed of, to be applied to keeping up the levees made, after the remaining portion of the lands have been expended in their construction. Per haps the Hon. Senator, as we'll as his informant --"one of the most prominent citizens of Ar kadelphia"-(and who, by the way if we are not mistaken, is friend to the Memphis road) overlooked this important feature both in the proceedings of this meeting and in the Cover nOr'S recommendation.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

to inquire into the expediency of sending a steamer to the Arctic seas to the relief of Dr. Kane, was agreed to.
 Mr. Brown introduced joint resolution pro- viding for standing committees of each house, to be called the general committee of claims. The house committee to consist of thirteen, and the senate committee seven members - re- ferred
 HOUSE was occupied in the consideration of business appertaining to the District of Co., lumba.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
NOTICE.

TEAS.--n1 chest superior Imperial Tea l do. Il Black Tea; do. Green Tea just received and for sale by FIELD. DOLBY S co,
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

Or The river is still navigable for small boats to this place, but Is falling.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
Letter from Washington.

The holidays, "hard tinaes'' and Banks-A5ola taonaism and Kansas-Nlinois electiom-- Conqres sional- Gov. kard, etc.
 Washington D. C., Dec. 25, 1854.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17

Searcy Arkansas, Jun. 8th, 1855.
The true Democrat., 1855-01-17
NE w ADVERTISEMENTS

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! JUST RECEIVED, per wagons, direct from New y York choice lot of
 Bleached Domestics;
 Bleached sheeting, lo-4 and 12-4 wide;
 Fancy Tweeds;
 Blankets, assorted colors
 Flannels, red, white and yellow
 Ladies, Misses and Chdrens Shoes;
 Gents Calf Boots And great variety of other goods too numerous to menton all of which we offer for sale at the lowest cash prices. [ian17l FIELD. DOLBY & co. ' ADIES' SHAWLS.-Just received and for
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
Meeting Of Artillery Company.

Ala regular meeting Of the Washington Artillery
Company, b. Id Mt their Armor. in the City fpaYen-
port on the 18Th ofJuiy, A. D. is5s, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted: tSse
Resoirsd. That the thanks ofthis Company be ten
dered to Mr. John s. McCune one of the proprietors
of,he ST. Louis ana Keoknk lipe also, to Capt. John
son and 8. c. Brent. Clerk OF the $. b. Wosterner,
OF the boats OF said Company also to Capt Bart
let, and Vim. Hoey, Clerk ofthe S. B. Ben Campbell
their attention in Forwarding dcld piece from
ST Louis TO this place, by which enabled 10
have said piece for the celebration OF mericsn nde
pc ndence. o.
Res oired, That aeory ofthe foregoing esoldtion.
be signed By the Captain and Secretary o. the Com.
pany, and rwafdsd In each Of the parties named,
and the same bs published In the Daily Gazette.
Also, Resoloed, That the thanks Of the Company
be rendered the ladies' Of Davenport for the beautiful
Gag presented the company n The 4ih inst.
HARvrrJ. Huonxs, Capt.
J.C. GAsros, Sec.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

tees new species OF coal taken from a
vein lately opened in the valley of the Kick.
apoo creek, about twelve miles from Peo-
ria, and which is pronounced to be camel
csal Of very superior quality. It softer
than anthracite, perfectly clean, light and
easily broken, and has a brilliancy which
gives it transparent appearance. The
vein is some five feet thick and is supposed
to cover about ninety acres. It is also
thought that great quantity Of the same
kind OF coal is imbedded in the bluffs OF
Kiekapoo creek. -
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
HEayY FisE.-six draymen, in the EN-.

HEAVY FisE.-Six draymen, in the en-
ploy Of Gibbs. Griffin s. Co., OF Chicago,
were recently fined one hundred dollars each
for carrying powder through the streets
without using the necessary precautions.
The fine with the costs amounted to six
hundred and thirty dollars. The Press
says
1.-The fine is heavy, but not cent too
great for exposing the public TO an appal-
ling calamity. Il is said that the teams
passed through Wells street Just about the
time the FIRE broke out on that street, aud
i, chls the blood to think to what dangers
the people were exposed"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
x.ra. ;, rr,tA "a s,,,r,,,,.

Alta late meeting Of the Democratic par
ty in New York City. some one having CIV
en- a. sentiment an extract from one Of
D. s. Diokiuaon'a speeches. the purport Of
y hicA 10 hat true policy requires the
Covernmens Of the United States TO
strengthen its political and commercial
relations By aanexa,iou 81 such contiguous
territory as may conduce to that end,-the
Nafionsl latelligenoer makes the following
comments on the preposterous doctrine u
would hardly seem necessary to argue
againet SO great an absurdity, were It not
that very often, the more absurd any doc
,rine may be the greater is the pertinse'ty
with which it is supported by the Prejodices
Of it, par,izaas. We quote from the infs!-
lisencsr:-
1--WE much doubt whether 20 sagacious
statesman eau seriously yield 70 the tenets
and proclivties Of his party SO tar as to be
willing to extend our pelisicst aud CONNER
cial reIations over this whole Contiaent
or 10 contend that It would be 10 strength
en- them. Expansion Is not the els-
ment OF strength, but of reasness. =
The arm Of Government is sometimes
slow in reaching the extreusties OF our IN
ion it its present vastness Of territorial ex'
tent. What would i, be in the event OF
still further ..annexation" Though we
would not part with single star OF our
presen, constellation, We should be equally
unwilling to see another foreign province
| with alien races-aiien in language habits.
,ns,es and genius-were it another m ne oil
GOLD. or even the Queen OF the Antilles,
added to our present territory. We have
no objection to the division and subdivision
IL the States and Territories already fern
INC the Union and its possessions to any
number OF New States that may seem good
TO the people. The smaller the strands
and The greater the number used in the for
| nation ii rope the stronger and more du'
rable is that rope AMI 50 il may De when
| applied 10 the size and number % States that
! o. 10 the composition OF the Union. The
history of every Republic that has preceded
ours shows that while it remained content
ed with its original limits it continued to
| flourish and grow strong. and began to de-
cline in yigor and prosperity from the mo-
men, it cast longing eye upon contiguous
! territory" This is homely, everyday
trui sm, but it is one which cannot be too Oh
ten brough, to the notice Of those who seem
10 think that the progressive spirit Of the
age has but one path of advancement-in-
crease of territory. So far. indeed, We
| fear it is the only progress our couhtry has
made. In all the great principles Of noral
and political scie nee, if we have not retro
eraded, we have at Ieas, made no advance
beyond the spirit Of our fathers"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

The Missouri State Bank has advertised
dividend Of eight and half per cent. for
the six months ending on the 3oth OF June,
after setting aside one per cent. az a contin-
gent fund.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

A. w. Granger, foreman in the R. l..
Republican Office has been arrested FOR lar.
ceny. This o@ce appears 10 be in bad
repute, with its editor under bonds for per-
jury and its foreman in Jail for larceny,
yet the paper manages to exc out On exis-
tence pnd to Willy respectable people as
ususl.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

The ST. Louis papers contain the follow
ing notice ola tragedy which occurred in
that city on the 7th instant:
Saturday afternoon Mr.. Blessing, young
man OF this city, took his sister (yho had
been leading desoiute life here) out riding
with him 10 the country. there shot her, re-
turned to his hotel and shot himse
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
II ell Closing out!n

sHuytS with easare we announce 70 me Puo.'o VIZ:
q Nee. Hell has thrown into mart .! he NJ
tnnw n (3@rmaa Daare House aud large sots. Inc
Observance OF the ..iors Lisasr Lag" and me "sun
asy d riiuauee" have had uch direct fneucEce In
lie .seaig the profits OF this we'll known and 10 many
nsa, fordins retreat that the musicians can no
longer with M, pleasure .bow their h.rns," ah y,
those who regularly strip the light fantastic Toe
can no y,r thrsad The mi sly i'm ages" OF the airy
notes wiihiry Whistles" and nothingto ~ 81 theni
With aud the hafp that once through Tara hsts
awak eped t.e resouudiug echoes being xon silent,
in ane Mr. HslIsuceupa;ian Is gone. And ~ y isIt
10 as to make this startling announcement TO the
Publc' a. ,.,,
This house is large and commodious. well built,
and Ilh little expense would make one Of the most
desirable Boarding Houses IN the West FROM tn's
Out psnosstiie- iik. before you. Nature seeios ~
getting up this site have designed for the abode
Of only and were mol that Is we'll ada rt
Ell 10 iii the most fastdons taste. VIC would not
presume TO giveit this extended Notice. u VIII be
ayi tnamseive. OF so rare chance to apply soento
july II 1855 diff EAps " Sih"H M
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

Noticing the first train through on the
third track from Indianapolis to Cincinnati,
the Times fthe latter city not very polite
" says, that the Hoosier locomotives com.
pare in size with the iron horses of the O.
and NJ. X. r., about as favorably as 1T
tie stern-wheel steamer with the Jacob
Strader.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

CAMBRIpeE.-This town, recently lad
out by Mr.. Mccullough. in Cedar Co, Iowa
is populating very fast and with the right
kind of people. II isvery Delightfully."- stu
ted on the edge Of good grove. afording
abundance Of timber and wood near At hand
with stream Of living water running
through the place. The proprietors offer
free lot to any person who viii erect q
house or shop during the present year.
which to mechanics is an excellent offer,
and as such we would recommend those de-
string good location and home to 60 TO
Cambridge.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

The Governor Of Massachusetts, has offer.
ed areward of $1,000 for the apprehension
OF the persons who on the night Of the 9Th
Of June, placed distractions on the West
ern Railroad, thereby throwing one of the
trains off the track.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

"Kirwan" has commenced publishing in
the New York O5ssrusr second series Of
letters addressed to Archbishop Hughes,
that is, nominaliy addressed to tina, prelate,
but of course not intended SO much for his
perusal as for that of the people generally.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

STRUcKB LIGaTEIsG.-Two fine large
horses, the property Of J. q. Dickson, a
furmer residing on the prairie miles north
east Of Upton, were struck by lightning
on Sunday July 9Th and both instantly kill
ed Upton Adr
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

The two Chicago rioters who mad been
sentenced 10 years imprisonment in the
penitentary, have been granted a new t.ia,
on the ground that the juicy were tempered
with after they had retired for the conside.
ration Of their verdict
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
SMALL FARM rOR SALE.

On ACRES about e5 under cultivation, all fen.
1CSJced, west aud adjoining g mi. Sargent's Halle
on which is considerable timber
ALSO
30 acres, being n. W - ofN. W.I-4s-2 II n.
X Il, and lies snnth and on same ID as the 70
acres and oBl 81 ola mile beyond H. On which ia .
snng frame dwebng nd much timber.
These lands belosx To an 9n-Fcsident and will be
soldst bargain n@ppiisd TO soon to
kADS STEWART.
Jaly -, Isss,-dB
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

The Grand Jury IN Washington ID. c.,
is said TO have found five bills of Indictment
against the desfroyers ofthe block Of mar
BILE sent by the Pope of Rome to the Wash
ingtun Monument
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
q aimlIoved Lands.

1000 acres III scott t,ula,,
$500 :. = CcdRT
3.fHG :. =. Museatinrss
Together with arge ~ b. din I6ts,ar i.,,
Pose>betk. IhLtos, AaTsbalf. 9asIet a, I,o
counties.
ANY or 81 Of The ABOVE lands sit, lo;s OF frsF,s
are offered toI saiu Is
GEORGE L. AUEulTs.
Gensrsi Lard Alelt
Sgrveys .abd itt.iors 81 d, ) srg l.sls, ss,
esi h"''ee % al tAlyti.herd eis Ar's-- 81. .im
nnsce. IL n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

"But the adversary four Mormon brother
hath reference here to Satan, and not the
grasshoppersl is cunning. powerful and ever
busy, while our heshy tabernacles are weak
and our spirits are liable to falter. For this
cause it may be we'll to bear in mind the
an "ient and wise command, "be no, weary
in well doing" which is applicable TO both
moral and physical conduct, and be mindful
Of our Presidents counsel TO sow and plant,
at least so far as Their may be opportunity
and so long as there is any prospect of
crops maturing, sr attaining to useful size,
and trust the even, with the Almighty"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

The citizens OF Linn county have called
a "mass convention, irrespective oil party
OF those opposed to the principles and secret
purposes displayed in the imposition upon
the county of tax of sl4.eoo for Jail and
$4,000 for fre-proof building for county
ofices." The County Judge Of Linn ap-
pears TO be too liberal with the finances Of
,ha, COUNTY, They regard the precedent
as dangerous one.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

HOMICIDE AT FoRr MApsok.-Charle
Frederick killed James Johnson, IT,, by
stabbing him with penknife, at Fort NJ i'd
ison, Iowa, on last Wednesday. After ex-
animation before Justice, Frederick was
discharged on the ground of acting in self
defence
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

STILL HopEFUL--The Galena Aduertisrr
fthe 10th, noticing the low stage of the
river, says
"Lumbermen, however, are living full in
the faith, that rise in the river is at hand
and that all concerned are soon to be re-
lieved OF their difficulties in this regard
The late rains in that quarter aud this are
90 cd omens in their favor"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

The Birmingham (Engiand) Mercury
says an elephant 1870 years old, is to be shot
in that town in consequence of extreme age
and physical weakness.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

r. d. Jones,a New York sculptor, has
been taking plaster cast of live alliga-
tor. II took two doses of chiorofurm to
make the fellow quiet enough TOR the opera
ton.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

The Gaiena Advertiser says that between
in that city during the present season.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

Mr.. Hugh Auchenloss an Old New York
merchant, and for many years President Of
the Board of Trade in that city, died on
h,e 1lth inst, aged &c years.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

William Allen Of Ciaremont, Va, will
raise fifty thousand bushels OF wheat for
sale this year, and five thousand bushels OF
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16
Scott County Falns

tot 'ale' ~ Improve ed FEImlsy erlaipiIe frau
aeu acres .efi,, ana al lrtcss s,. 4,
per rcre We eau snil all llities / tt,A AN
tsko time 10 i.t Tor tksMsels.f Asu tsl ,fr..rLt
Farms. we'll ,nlIot ca IA NJ Is, .s.Ar uoylls s.,,,
are nBe Cpai nrid..
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-16

Mrs. Catharine Scholez, the largest NO.
man in the world, died at Piqua, o., July
18th. She was taken sick and in six hours
vas a corpse. She was exhibited "a the
"iat woman" Col. Wood, who employed
her to travel, J. ad her life insured