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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-08
Fire u. s. Troops.

New YORK, Dec. Z.
The stores No. 1912 Al Cedar street
were partially burnt last night. They
were occupied by J. Lansing, Holmes &
AnthonyJ. Mills, hewitt, Lathrop e. Co.,
Bancroft, Belts &. MARSHALL, Richards, Hes
kcll and others, importers; loss $4,000.
Atthe same time 800 bales of cotton
just tsadcd on the pier from steamer Black
Waxior was totally destroyed by fire.
The Government has contracted with the
Pacific Mail Steam Company to carry 500
troops 10 Oregon via San Francisco. The
steamer ST. Louis, of the Havre line, has
been chartered for the purpose and will
start for ASinwall on the 18th December.
The Union wiz take place of the st. Louis
in the JJavre line.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-08

|rEsFLE AND Town CLock.-We learn
! The r. 1. Advertiser that the editice OF
<aoond Presbyterian Church in that
il ncuAy completed. The spire is now
BE- finished, and stretches up towards the
q ii,ttBce .of no feet from the foun-
Eon The Advertiser asks il they can
have a ,own-clock placed in the new
(ple OF somewhere else. We have asked
sane question here, ond expect to have
IftmS,xe answer in the course OF time.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-08

c.rtyo LANDS We undsstsad that
Old fellow citizen W. BarrsY's, Esq
1 Agent, will leave again in feI days
he purpos. of locating lanGs in cae sew
districts Of Iowa and Minnesota. Tbes c
asst proited 50 largely by his former
ctons have now another opportunity OF
,rpc his services, as we learn that he
oea,e feT Ia en- and for Others who are
sus Of making Investments.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-08

Stow CoAcH.-By reference to Coun'
woceedings it Sili be seen that that boz
AZ .cai /, referred the bill Of SANDERS
).u, for psslishhsg d.eir ordinances to
p,,n ce CoSwni,,ee. AZ this bill has
: iv.a,s advisement since che 18th Of
August and most.of the time before a
ni,tec, We hope the Ccrncil will do
lirg hastily in relation to the naiter.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-08

|lssrssrrrI BKipcE.-The Bridge IS pro
|sinp rapidly, rainy and disagreeab,e as
Is Yesterday, men were indrstriousis Al,
4 ali day prttiag up the tressle work.
h was nearly fiaisised 10 the FIRST pier
be- river. If the weather continues Ia
|ble we shall expect 90 sec t,e iocemo-
cross early in the spring,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-12-08

A fine lot 81 Teas of all kinds. done up in and
> IL. papers hie, will sell cheap in order Ia close
out. Ioct2. G.. r. WEBB.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
CESosHA COUNTY, =.
ity of euosha 81

CESosHA COUNTY, -
ity of enosha, }ss To George W. Pounds
You hereby notified that a writ of
Attachment has been issued against
tached to satisfy the demand of j. b.
Dollars and Seventy-one unIes
shall appear before L. H. Nichols Justice Of the Peace in
and said at his office the on the
ih day of April 1855. O'Clock the afternoon Indy
ment viii be rendered against
j. STARRWEATiIER
DATED March 10, 1901 5wiU Plaintiff.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
SPRING FASHIONS FOR 1855.
slingerland & Mcfarland,
zoe Broadway. Second Block above Park,

zoe Broadway. Second Block above Park,
NEW YORK.
Are now receiving from Paris, aud ma.ufactur-
ing their Spring Stock OF
MantiIlas g. Taimas,
Comprising every noveliy OF the French mar
ket; the whole making the largest. and we believe
the best selected stock of this class Of goods ever
offered in this city. Also, a very extensive aud
eiegan. assortment of
Shavyls and Embroidcrfes.
Which will be sold to merchants at prices TO
suit the times.
dPWire Show Stands, for the exhibition oil
Shawls ,Cioaks Man:illas and CaPes, always OIL
hand. and of improved shapes
NJ -Cut this out, and put il in your poke
for reference. ihoo
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
TO RENT AND FOR SALE.
CITY LOTS FOR SALE,
r. GREAT BARGAINS. ONE HIM.

A T GREAT BARGAINS. ONE HUN
"a dred Lots, i'll different parts of the City for
sale, on liberal terms as to time, and at Prices
rery lo,o.
have but one price. Any person agreeing to
erect House on the premises, can have a ere dit
for the entire price fthe Lot.
1t is my interest to sell. and to sell cheap; for
every Lot disposed Of makes the rest Of more value
CALI. at my Office, at any time, and will go
on to the ground and shaw You the Lots.
Al JOSIAH BOND.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19

IN the matter Of the Guardianship of Isaac r. Sheldon
oN reading filing the petition harvey Kirkland of
ampon in the County ofiampshire
among other things that he is Guardian
isaac Sheldon infant child and heir
OF SAID deceased in and for county
shlre aforesaid and state massachusetts, said
Sheldon IS resident of said in said state
and not resident county enosha
state OF Wse"nsn And praying that
D. Mcrton Guardian OF said infant in and county
state OF W iseonsn be vacated and
some and discreet be appointed Guardian
ue notice ana examinations; And reading fling
lursher petition praying that said Francis Morton
from said Guardianship for
some and discreet person be appointed Cuard
an said infant; and the said Francis
cited before the Judge this to plead
To- Is ordered that said petitions be heard
OF tins Court on the tenty sir day pr next
Kenosha and State of Wisconsin. ' =
And it further Ordered That thereof be given to the
next oil KIN OF said minor and all
ing copy o. this order for four weeks prior said
published aforesaid JON b. JISIJN
Dated March l'th, 1900 4w40 County Judge.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
of the 2oth Of day March. \. ,. Is.

OF the goth of day March, u. 1855.
In the matter of the GUARDIANSHIP of Isaac Sheldon
minor. - :
on reading and fling the petition Francis b. Morton
praying other things that
sary from any informally in his application appointment
as Guardian of Isaac Sheldon that the
Ne vacated revoked by this Court that
appointed such Guardian IT ORDER, that said app-
cation be heard before the the Civ
enosha the 10Th day of April A. D. 1855
and that notice thereof be all
by publishing this order four
day IN the snosha Tribune Telegraph weekly
published in the City of kenosha, in said county
4w4O by tho Court, JON Ii. JlLSUN, County Judge.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19

N|OULD respectfully call The attention ofhis
w friends and the public in general to his shop
in the Quarlps Building, on Main Street, mex,
South of the Durkee House, where w agons, Car
riages and Buggiesare made and mended on the
shortest notice.
He is ready to compare his work with any done
west Of Buffalo. and he intends to repair Quicker.
aud manufacture better, than any shop can do in
"the Park City,
Ills Worknen are retained at great expense,
and MS naterials warranted Of the hes quality
lie IS perfectly willing that the Rail Road
should be built, but he is bound to enable farmers
10 bring their produce, and their wives and child
rem to town, in their own Cars, il they please
Call and examine my work, and lift does not
suit, l willintroduce you myself. to Bains shop.
DAVID CROSIT
Keuosha Oct. 20. Is53-uI6Iy
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
SIMMONS g. son.

VEvO the good people of Kenosha City and
L. County, send greeting. That we have Just
returned from the Eastern Markets. where we have
taken advantage Of the times, TO purchase at low
rates, large stock of FALL AND WINTER
GOODS, which are now arriving and being
opened for the inspection of all our old friends and
the public at large. Having purchase Goods
on favorable terms, We afford to SCI I a low
as any Of our neighbors along the LakeShore. We
BUY to SELL, and prefer quick sales aud small
profits. TO keeping shelves burdened with old
Goods Our stock consists of a full assortment of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
which have been carefully selected with special
reference to the demands of the season, and we
have no hesitation in saying that in such staple
artcleS,as Sheetings, Shirtings, Tickings, Prints
Drllngs. Denin3, Blue and Brown Drills. Jeans,
Tweeds, ColtonYa arm, Battings, Waddings,s Can
dlewic kings
BROAOCLOTHS- Broadcloths, plain strip
ed Cassmsrs and fancy Satinetts, Pulled Cloths,
FIanuels, nseys sc.
We can givs general satisfaction both as to
prices inequality of goods. We have also for
Ladies and Gentlemen good supply Of
Dress Goods,
Ofstyles and finish appropriate for the season
and which we think will please. all good tastes
consisting of
51 a. vy1aso
Such as Cashmere, plain aud figured Thibets,
Brocha, Long Shawls Bay State &c.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
Kid, Silk, and Isle Thread Gloves and all kinds
Of Hosiery. Our stock of
HEAVY GROCERIES, consisting Of
Te's' Cotftes, Sugars, Spices, Soaps, ETC., is not
surpassed.
Kenosha, lyIl
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19

IN the matter of the estate of Stephen Godsworthy
On reading and filing the petition of Stephen
praying other things that
granted the of Stephen Godsworthy
said County deeeasedIT ORDERED said aplica-
ton be heard before at the Probate Office City
nosha on me th aaS o. May next at o'clock a. NJ of said
for three before the Rsnosha Tri
hume Telegraph weekly printed published
in the City of Kenosha in said County. JON D. JiLSUN
Daied March ~, le3o Swi2 County Judge.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
Legal Advertisements,


OOufI~~~In Fr0Dutt.
IN the matter OF the estate of David Young deceased
On reading and fling the petition orr G. McCleaa
purporting be the will and
David Young late Of Renosha County and
OF Wisconsin and taking due proofs Of the
among other things that the said David Young lately died
Whsatland said and
and Of said deceased and praying that
appointed of said will that
suitable who will
the that said petition be heard
the Jadgs this Court Saturday
A D. 1855 o'clock, r. NJ at his Office in the City of
nosa And is further ordered that notice thereof
the heirs of said deceased and all
fishing Of this order for three weeks prior
said day hearing in the Kenoha Tribune
newspaper printed and published City kenoha
said county. ION Il ri six
Dateo Al rii D, sSo3 5wi3 County Judye.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
In Probate---Keaosha County Court.

the matter Of tAe estate of Charles Jennings deceased
On reading and filing the petition yudson
lnsrator Of said estate fully admins
tersd saa estate and praying hs time
Tor and allowing his account Of his
that said
this Court the first Monday June A. 1856 at his Office
IN the City of Kenosha 10 o'clock
And IT further ordered that
s.ns by publishing copy of this three
eesye weeks said day examination
Tribune Telegraph weekly printed published
in the City of genosha aforesaid. JON b. JILSI;N
Da.sd April 10, 1855. 5sf3 County Judge
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
MARBLE FACTORY.
GEORGE ACKLEY

GEORGE ACKLEY
ANNOUNCES to the people ofKenosha City
and County, aud Vicinity, that he has bought out
the Marble Establishment of JosFpH 7 EuIE, and
that he has added largely TO the Stock, with both
Italian and American Marble
Of the very best qualities, and is prepared 10 furn-
sii to order all work in the Marble Line.
Being an EXPERIENCED W oRKMAN, he feels
confidence in warraning his
Monuments, Tomb-Stones, TOmb-Tabies.
ObelisEs, Paint-StOnes,
and all other work wanted, for FINISH AND
STYLE, to rival ALL COMPETITION
Plain, Raised, or Orna me al work, o: any char
acter desired done in style to give ENTIRE sat
sfaction.
He respectfully solcits the patronage of the
Public.
~ Shop on Main Street, opposite the City Ho-
tel. GEORGE ACKLEY.
Kenosha, Dec 1854
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19

james Riley ~ ~ S'' !"
ON reading and filing the petition of James Riley
OF sad minors representing
are seized OF an undivided interest the
city OF kenosha and that would sell the
ana appearing proper that the sold IT IS On
pEREp and directed thai the of kin and all
persons in said estate this
Court on Monday the sd day Of April o'clock A. NJ
OF SAID day. at ms ONCE in the city and
SAID then and there to show any they have why IL
eense should not be granted for the sale real
Ana t IS further Ordered that order
ed for at least three prior said day of
ing IN the he'0sd tribune and Telegraph, weekly
per printed in this county. JON II JIi.SITN'N
Dated March l6, 1858. 3y30 Countv Ia.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
Kenosha County Court--In Probate. :

In the matter of the estate of Walter Reynolds
ON reading and filing the petition of Joseph EhIe admin
istto OF said estate representing that he
said estate fully for the Wisconsin, praying
time and place to be fixed for the examination allowing Of
MS aecountl Ordered that said beore
the Judge OF this Court Monday the June
the once OF the County Judge in the City
O'Clock A NJ OF said day. And that
thereof be given TO all by publishing eopy
OF TINS order Tor three
animation in the Kenosha Tribune Telegraph weekly news
paper published at Kenosha aforesaid. b. JILSUN
Da'eo harch So Sw42 County Judge.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
GREAT REDUCTION.

ME undersigned, will sell Shawls Of various
IL kinds, French Morinos, Lyonese, Alpaccas.
NJ. De Laius. WOODEN Cloths of all kinds and a
great variety of other goods at greatly reduced
prices until the LIST Of April next.
Feb. Is, IS. E. w. BLINN
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
KENOSHA FLOUR!

KENOSHA FLOUR!
HAVlNG leased the old aud well known
II n kenOsia Steam MIL. we are pre-
pared to supply all demands fine city and country
SUPERIOR FLOUR.
G3-Four fromthis Mill has taken the PRE-
MUM both at the State and County Fair. And
feeling competent, workmen, to do Justice to
the ll;--and the Wheat Of the country, we
shall unhesitatingy warrant our Flour to be
Premium article. We shall keep Flour
CONSTANTLY ON HAND,
For sale in any quantity desired, so that all can
be accommodated. And in order, as far as posi-.
Bile, to make ours, for the couptry,a
CUSTOM MILL.
We will exchange Flour for wheat. in the fairest
possible ratio, or will Flour wheat, by the
quantity, for customers, atthe lowest possible liv
ing rates.
Middlngs, Shorts, and Bran always on hand
and for sale.
Meaning to deserve liberal patronage, we
confidently expect to obtain it.
WATSON & CONKLIN.
Kenosha, Sept 1854. lyl2
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
ETNA INSURANCE co.
Of Hartford Conn.


Increase Cash apitnI TO $50OO,OO0.
b HAVE the pleasure of informing the dealers
IL with this Company and the public generally
that in view OF toe vast increase of business dur
ing the past year, its cash capital has been in.
creased to S500,0b0. This together with he
large surplus always kept on hand in cash. and
the enormous receipts ofpremiums its regular
and established business, affords it's policy holders
an indemnity much greater than any other in
surance Company in America.
The business of this company is conducted on
fair and liberal principals and It's losses are always
promptly paid in cash. The undersigned in en-
tering upon the twelfth year ofhs agency for this
company in this city aud vicinity, begs to congrat
ulate its dealers upon its remarkable success and
the Importantncrelse Off capital and business,
which together with the manner in which it's bu
siness is conducted. places il on basis heyond the
reach OF any contingency short Of simultaneous
confagration Of the country.
All applications for insurance or information in
reference thereto, will be attended 10 with the
same punctuaiity as heretofore. Rates as low as
any other responsible office.
Kenosha Feb. Is, '55. l.. G. MERRILL.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-19
MUSIC AL.

TENHE subscriber has recently received a large
IL addition to her former stock OF Musical
Instruments, and would invite all int ndng to
purchase to call and examine them.
Seraphines, E,olians aud MeIodeons
from the celebrated manufectory of Messrs Pres
colt & Brothers, Concord, N. H., and unsurpass-
ed in style oil finish, sweetness and compass.
These Instruments are con Silently recommended
to the public and fully warranted-the makers iu-
yiting comparison with those of any other man
ufuctory in the Union.
Also, Agent for the Pianos manufactured by
Messrs. Boardnan & Grey, Albany, and Messrs
4. Ladd &Co Boston,
One second hand Molodeon OF Princes manu-
facture. for sale at reduced price.
Second hand Pianos 10 Rent.
All communications promptly answered.
Rooms three doors north Of Ep'sc.pal Church
on sido of Ann Street. MARY A, AVER.
kenosha, Feb. Is lS55-5m34
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-10-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
LII OY DIS
GREAT SfFAMB0AT UOPy


M I'LL BE- ready ab0ot the twenty fourth of De
w tober.
CONTENTS.
First application Of Steam
Lite Of John Eith-Ensrsying Of his first Boat
Lille CT Robert Fuliol Eagrasin uf ms frsl American
Boat the Huisoa River.
Robt Fulton sni Livugston's FIRST Ohio River Boat
correct L'keness-iu psFiiculers.
l.atrobes first Boat.
First Seu ulenville Boat
First Explosion tue Western waie.z; from an Eye
Witness.
Maps Of The Western Ns'eTs; Towns, Citie5 and Dis
taneeS laid dowl correctly.
List NJ Steamboat Explosions srce 1919; Names OF
Killed a1d Wounded List o; Steamboats, ao1t Cor
rect Yiaws Of Ptsbork Wheeling Cincin aat Louisville
St Louis and New Orleans, n 1895, sketch OF each place
Population, Business DC, 6c.
Fast Time Of Boats the Ohio and " sssipp Rivers
List OF Steamboat Uficers the Western :, aters
The Sew SteambOnt l,agT ith Con ents-- Life boas
Disasters the Lckesnsnes OF lost killed and wopn-
ded.
The Injurious tendencies Of ManopOeE
The high Water in $50, 1884, lss!.
List OF Plantations the idiSS'sslpp River.
Important United States supreme CCaTt Steamboat De-
cislOns
withous hundred sngravings handsomely bound
Price 81.
Ordsrs from the trade solicited and agents in every
town and city u Canvass for ths work ADDRESS
JAS 7. LLOYD Co., Cincinnati o.
~ E. d. FARNSW0RTE, Agent,
Oct4-6y Nassrvlie. Tenn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-10-27
RSGs-E55O N PREaIUNS,

AViEG largely increased my supply OF Bags by the
Z rrCnrugss Oiisred re past Year ending June 80
AN IN 1urga Zoo .HrT larger guluut o. premiums for the
E,~es=u var And will the ADORE premium IN SUNS
C$luo SgDSo so 500 $5 $40 So so and SIG to any
t.l har'e or .'Pediars"-whO wnii deliver me from
tbs 3ee I'd Go. Jul, $50, the largest amount Of
RAGS gHe,,.a TO 5e bought outsde Of and by DO
lug ;.r g--a aai1de VI Nashville or vicinity
pi5 81 al times pay Zoe highest market prices Ia cash
fr EAS ol delivery and issue certificate to the owner
a ,sa ..3,r r-oeIged dud paid ior These certificates
must hs kept sd u On or before the lst day OF Julr
1ast 80 it tHrea DISTINGUISHED Iueichauts ut Nashville
rsr riLa .re ards IAe argsst amount being entitled
10 tga sIr. The urxt hraest IN S"0. and down,
Merchants acoarG rays viii please write HAT may
t-1, IN .,, ., t, "a ISSUE the certificate Combinations
viii not be aii,s cd,
Wo,e. Iinsev Siik aud grsied rags not wanted,
and ,siil itr, bs tnciC3si the above
erpailv s,,lt greaior attention to saving and buying
Rag h,ru.-,ngl Middle Tenn.
M 1,tf.iykw ". ;. WHITENAN.
No,t of t,e Suulre
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-10-27

Nashville, TENNESSEE.
Chartered by the General Assembly Of the State,
/ surpassed by any similar establishment in the
United States point Of facilities for impartng thorough
practical knowledge Of the duties of the Accountant
housekeeping.
THIS Department is under the Immediate supervision OF
the President OF the College who is practical book keeper
having had any years experience in some of the largest
counting houses IN lhe Union.
Commercial Law.
This Branch is under the superineudenee Of JoES A.
NCtwES EsJ Member of the Nashville Bar, who is tpO
wide lawyer a1d orator to require Gny further
notice 1t hands.
The Course Of Instruction embraces both Reading and
Lec1rcs
Lectures will be delivered st night. not to interfere
with his professional engagements
Mercantile Calculations
BY WV FEREEI A NJ Under this head is embraced every
species Of calculations necessary for bOokkeeper or bus
to understaG1vlZ Interest Discount Loss and
Gam Equations, Exchange, &C. &c
Terms of Tuition.
Book Keeping. by Double and Single Entry applied
to every variety Of business, both prosperous and
adverse ..,.............. go
CONNER cal Law Lectures including the OF books SIS
Pen 1lan5hipFor twenty lessons, to be taken within
For fifty essons to b. taken within three months $40
- The above fees are payable invariably, in advance
The importance this rule must appear obvious students
tor Unlimited period with the privilege Of review
ing { aDy time during life, without extra charge.
This School is perpetual session, having vecation
hence Srdens may At any time and pursue their
studies without interruption.
Merchants ana business will be supplied with com
pe,e1 book keepers by applying at this establishment
Good board ana lodging be obtained for So week.
No student will be taken for lass than full course
whatever byuHCheS he pursCcs.
Time rsgu.IJd for a full courSefron six To ten weeks
~ Address Southern Gommgrciai College, Nashville
Tenn sp27-dtw&wly