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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-11

- r. & r. r. GIBSON,S fine Hats have just
W arrived from the NORTH and the stock composed
Of the latest styles such the best Mole finest Panama.
those beautiful black Leghorns and which call
ed Know Nothing Hats They have In short, a complete
assortment Of Mems and Boys Summer Hats, which they
will sell cheap any Of their neighbors. (may
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-11

NEW BOOTS AND SHOES.-H you call
IN and examine stock which we are just opening,
we feel assured you will not leave before buying pair
Of Boots Shoes. For the Ladies, we have the best
Kid, Calf and Patent CATERS For the Gentlemen, Kip
and Calf Boots Goat and Salt Shoes.
maya C.F&T. =. GIBSON.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
valentines Day,

Yesterday the Valentines were flying
!. MT IN all dire ctions; costly and cheap,
[,lv and pretty, plain and painted, funny
riaolish. curious, comicai, qulzzical, Sc
|ous smut,y, singular, spiteful and sarcas-
1. loving. hating, fatiering, sighting, en-
Luracine. counseing, coquetting, inviting
N quaneling Our box opening being
iarcnt that Of the letter box, we caught
Isbsro. read the contents, smiled ut the
Iriea,ares and kindled green wood with the
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

II ooK our, DoYs!-Onc Of the occasion
na,times Of the bad boys Of our city is to
l. down signs. Night before last they
uulged in a little Of this kind Of criminal
We are authorized by He gentleman,
h III ; lost sign, to Offer reward OF
IA 90 Ior any information that will lead to
detection Of the miscreant who perpe-
he'd the outrage. There's chance for a
bal speculation.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
METROPOLITAN FIRE & MARINE INsU-
RANCE COMPANY,
Boston, Mass.

CHARTERED CArtrAL sJo0,0u0
,,suc.wr,,p.Ip 100000
AVAILABLE AsspTs APPLICABLE TO orrsTANDISa RISKS
S4s0,9sl
r. w Tu,yER Seey. LUTHER Monsoon Prest.
This Company organized under the stringent laws of
Massachusetts has established Agency At Daven
mort and will issue policies agninst Fire or Marine
loss on as favorable terms any other responsible in
.tituton OF the kind-No dividends will he paid 10
stockholders till the Capital reaches half mi lion by
the accumulation of profits. Losses prompt. adjusted
and paid at this Agency.
References,
Mcssrs Thnyer. Bank er., Boston, Messrs noan, King
Co. 81, Louis. J. NJ Beebc Morgan & Co. Boston,
Rhodes Pegrain q Co., st. Louis Blanchard Converse
q Co. Boston. John Lavender, ESQ.,, st. Louis,
Msssrs. j. p. Chaplin 4 Co., Chicago,
Ramsey, Bi o. & CO.
g J. II. Durham Co.. s.
f. l. Tnkh ham, ESQ. Cashier Marine Bank .
Apply at the Banking House Of McGregor, lawes,S
3lakcmorc a. W. NcGkEdoh, AseLt
Sept 81, 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

4 number ofgcntlemen recently met at
icago for the purpose of deyising some
lhod of preserving the quails, which, I'M
The d9uble "reminiscences of the winter
the hunter, seem threatened with ex-
pination. The plan agreed upon, is to
h large number and preserve them un-
hid weather aud then give them their
yiv
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Proper Rebuke.

CORES pondent Of the Cincinnati Co
bian tells the following story:
4, LAFAYETTE u wcll-dressed man, ac-
I1ned by an interesting looking lady,
|n.ly his wife, and two sweet little
Lrea, entered the cars. He was short
nature. with a short, turned-up Lose, a
II, thick lip, small eyes, and impercep-
eyebrows. The lady had a pleasing
b,ssion in her pale countcnance, that
the impress OF suffering patience
Younger child appeared sick, and tossed
flly on her wearied knees. The other
rrew tired OF The irksomncss ofthe car
became fretfal and impatient. The
:. tbf | cannot Ill him gentleman, lay
reading paper, lounging on whole
! he mon9poiizei 10 him se!t, though other
tengArs were standing. a. length the
!, perfectly unable to utlenI 10 the two
] ones, in tone OF gentleness that had
ktains OF fear in il, besought hun to
5rd /, the wants OF the elder. she was
kered in loud and abrupt tone that
tcted every body's attention. Don't
Yer mel Hareyes droppad: look OF
Eed sorrow aud shame came over her
bot she said not a word. a few mo-
s aitcfward the Cpndocter. Mr.. Paul,
along aud the man enqulred at him
! distance 10 Michigan City. With a
modelled to the lie after that previous
tedby his in,errogator, Paui hisoed out
n't b,therin c!" The mans eyes glared
as he demanded tn. reason OF such an
i, and threatened TO resent it unless u
be- apology was offered.
SHALL offer 20 apology for my Ian
gA,' said the noblc-h hearted conductor,
herwull you resent it; for man who
b hims II injured. by having applied to
the same language he had disgraced
II by applying to II lady. is too little OF
gentleman to be apoiogised TO, and
klouch of coward to dare to resent
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

.Tag ILLINOIS TEAcHER.-At the late
Ic,ing fthe Stlte Teachers Institute al
nria. Ills. it was resolved to establish a
bnthly publication as the organ OF that
h, each number to be under the control
h diferen, editor. From the amount OF
4 cntihat will be thus enlisted it should be
instructive work. The Financial
btor is w. F. NJ. Army, of Bloomington,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

sSoa'y parson complained to an elderly
MS congregation, that her daughter
" area to be wholly taken up with trihes
"orlaIy finery, instead Of fixing her
y" 'hlngs above. ''You are certainly
f'Ne"' SIR said she, IL know that the
appears to an observer to be taken up
Worldly things, but you cannot Judge
|, wy OF the direction her mind really
is She is little cross .epd.n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

lhe Cincinnati Ga.ftts Of Monday, we
'ae ipll lowing pretty fair hit:
'it the press has greatly contributed to
Eaeecss of railroad enterprises, is not
60 by any body. The companies, while
| roads were partly finished acknowl-
'ne obligation they were under for
assistance by granting free passes to
rs But now, the roads being sin COM
running order" the passes are with
r. In View tthese facts, some one
poses that the next Railroad Convention
4, 'he following resolution:
RPVSNr4d, That editors be allowed to
J'ee over the Shutdown and CATH
gr railroad UNTIL 1T BE COM
ETED.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
A CARD.
LAuY,s COLLEGE.

IN presenting this notice to the public the subser-
Der wishes to inform them that his school will be
opened for the reception of students on "Wednesday,
tie 81 Of May next. He proposes TO give classical
education to all who may wish TO favor him with their
patrenagc and confidence. lie also VIII add Nor
IN the various grades OF schools in otlr country from
Che College down TO the common district school In
the pr mary department he will admit all who are de-
sirpus fetii wing its benefits.
The course ofins,ructon will be thorough and com
Eletn, and ut the sane time very discriminating and
select. avoiding everything of an entirely useless
character and substituting those branches whose ten
dency is give vs.or and elasticity to the youthful
mind.
The manner OF teaching will be the most approued
and proae d known in country Europe. giving
the pupil the full understanding OF her subject. while
it is presented by the teacher in style eiirei now
and fascinating.
Hi, first aim Will be to secure to his sapils heath
and vigorous constitution, without which all his ef-
forts would be useless.
Secondly To establish decided and correct moral
character ba is Of all his hopes ms without which
superstructnre stand the test OF future trials
and future hopes
And thirdly his object will be to give ia each indi-
vidua that Kind of practical training her natural gifts
and future prospects shall indicate.
And fourthiy. 10 train the mind TO practical refee
tons and useful deductions from every day ooser-
vation
hcnevolence into the mind of every one however
young, as lovely and instructive principle from
which shall flow, as from pure and clear iountain,
universal love toail.
Nv arrangements are the most ample and grand
scale, adapted fully carry cut the above programme
the lette aud spirit in all their variety and extent
The building. which is new and commodons, VIII
be prepared to make all its inmates comfortable and
happy. II stands upon eminencc of easy aseentand
surnounted by promenade from which scene Is
presented view unequaledin our country for rich
ness, beauty orgrandeur.
II is located in Of the most hea thy and sa,obri-
Gus towns in the United States whose advantages OF
location to approach all that could be asked or
desired and its business advantages second to none
in the Mississippi valley. My arrangements for
fhatl
and cared for
Those wishing further information can address the
Proprietor. Davenport Iowa. who will be happy AT
a ,imesio give all requiredinformation. circular
and further notice will be given in due time.
+. VI. CODDING.
s.e Proprietor and Superintendent.
Ma. T II. COMBINE, T,rincina,s
Mrs NJ A. COMBINE.
Daycspnrt, Iowa, bee. %. 1854 d&wtf.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Io-s in West Davenport

~ Lots ia West Da ,enport for sale one fifth pay
~ down bal. IN !, :, and years. per Ct interest
TO be paid annually. These lots contain from TO y
acres each on some of which is good timber.
Also from 80 land delightfully."- situated for
country residences, from any part which the city of
Rock Island, aud many miles up and down the nyef
can be seen pay in hand, bal !. ., B. and wears, in.
terest al per ct. appl! 10
Ian >. in T.. c. EADS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
For Sale,

4 BEAUTIFUL. new Cottage dwelling, on Lot sax
n $50 IL dozen. In Block 40! Corner of Main ana 9Th
sreets: with New Barn and other buiidinesLac
elevat ed and picturesque views OF the surronm
ding country. Price $4,000. fh-5 .Sf 20 Jan 10
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

DOR SALON Main street opposite Doctor James
II CANDLES 0mce; excellent situation for any
kind OF Mcrca tile business: the building is Fifteen
feel front by thirty feet deep, Two stories high ard
rents for zoo per annnm; will be sold great bar
gain by Jan / GEO. L. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Mrs. X r E B S

I)ESPEC TFULl.G invites the ladies of Davenport
IL and ,citity, 10 please call at her Cheap Store, al
the Corner of Second and Perry SIS. as nave chang
ed my name. also have Changed my prices, wAerst
ma, be found great bargains am selilhs eight dol
lar bonnrts for four dollars. aud four dollar bohhets
Cor two dollars All my bonnets have 'nadcin my
own esta bislnent. There is no eastern work about
them | have a piukiug Machine for the purpose Of
pinkiug Cloth Coaks aud silks OF all Kinds IN ,he IA
- s,,I. Jan 29th-dW !
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

oman's ingenuity has been developed
9necr way at the city Jail OF Boston.
iaa'es who occupied cell together
Jointly appropriated pair of Suffolk
Ky rose blankets, and made them up in-
Tx warm skirts, for their own bodily
cement. The iailor testified in court
oo,he twenty similar cases OF larceny
'''"'lhg had occurred in the past year,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
..-Fifch Street,

Lei No. 5, Block 30, eorser of Brady and 9Th;
Lot 200. block =, ) Y corner Perry and5lh;
FL Lot 2, do 80, West Of Harrison street, with
Frame Dwelling, Fruit Trees. etc;
Lot 9Th street. in Block 20. with three tenemens
re ting ~ s 10 each per month; Price S3.0Dtr
Lot corner alain and 7tl streets, 35xi5o feet well
located for 1878;
Lots an.le in block 81 corner Of Scott and 9th
Lots and 2, IN Block 81. of Scott aud 9TH sis
Lot No T. in b !, Forrest and tiiiion's addition
The above Lots are all on College Hill:''
Lot G in Bl 81, corner Rock Island and It'll streets.
with small frame tenement.
Lots audi in 81 70. lie Claire and .th SITS:
Lets 6, and G. in B 60 corner Iowa and It'll streets.
with large Frame Dwelling:
Those Lots all have commanding views ofthe Mis-
sissippi River, the Twin Cities, and the Islands
For sale by GEO l. NICK Oils.
NANCY Building Site + Acres intersection OF the
Il Railroad and Bluff with Brick Dwelling, Stable.
f' So vs1nafo' S's 'S's GEO NICHOLS
In North Davenport
Lot 100 by 1870 feet deep in MeIntosh's addition,
with handsome new Frame Dwelling. 26s4s feet base
meni Rooms. Porch. Kitchen, &c; Price s2i00
Lot l2s by l6O feet deep in North Davenport, with
new dwelling of Rooms stable, Carriage House, els
tern tic; $1,000 In Yarwood7 s addition.
Ais 10 lots G4xlc0 in Yarwood's dton,fronting
on Far IN street:
And OTIS 64NIG5, fronting on Rock Island street,
in Yarwood's addition 10 North davenport.
GEO l. NICHOLS, Agent.
IN BUILDING LOTS and Garden Grounds in North
III Davenport. the Harrison street Read, at very
low rates. For sale by GEoL NICHOLAS, Agt.
Also Valuable FIGURING MIL:
No. 37--Tha ssSwan Mii' at lie Cl ire which is in
com rlete order with Three Run of stones it'll aiithc
necessary Machinery most Of ,sch Is rev and c;
lie of making l20 Rbls OF Flour in twenty four hours
The lot has River front Of 40 feet and good laRd
ing for Steamboats,; which Will be sold at great bar
gain aEdupon easy terms.
--AiSO.--
The following Property in The City Of Davenport:
Brick House with frame addition portieo in Front
on Ninth street: Lot5Jy2e0 feet 3 i3tD
Rrip Hnilsa nnN nd bpt md
Rock Island Lot 44X so $50 per foot
Three ofL;IHd on Second Street near Dayen-
port Rurying Ground with good dwelling 500
Lot No 10 Block in Green's second addition cor
ner of bird Street oppost. Tichenors Book
Lot NOD Bloc ii upon which is crecteda Cottage
with two rooms kitchen. stable, smoke house and
good we'll with chain pump Price S100
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Handsome Dwelling House

r OF No. Block 32-front on 9th St, between Hare
rison and Ripley sos 100 n. Dwelling cfbrick
with stone bascment-Stahlcs and poultry honse-i
(, cry good we'll of iarabic water. Apply soon TO
Jan s2-dti GEO. il. NlokOL1.S, .ACt-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Dwelling House on Harrison St.

r OF a5xIOg-in Lot ). Block z. between Second and
/ j Third strects--dweling with 3 rooms. Kitchen,
Cellar and Noli--Pric. SlJto
For sale by
Jan GEO. d. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Valuable City Property,
Of a Dwelling House, sto

CONSISTING of Dwelling House, store and
~ Fancy Building lots.
The subscriber has bad the folio wing added 10 his
l;trse Catalogue of Real Estate, 10 wit:
No 40--A TWO Story Brick dwelling House, cornor
"a 7th and Brown streets, being lots q 5 in Block
Forrest X Dnlou's addition. The house is well fin.
ishcd, piastered on the outside fourteen rooms
large Barn. Il good wei and cistern. beautiful 10
cation for u private reside nee.
No "A Brick house on the North side of Second
street one door wcstof Ripley, being west half OF To-
block o. good business stsnd.
No 42-A lot west Of Cannon's Saw Mil having
river front running back 10 Second street 40,
feet An excellent location for Saw or FIGURING
Mil.
No 43-West half OF lot block SO fronting Oil
street west Il harrison. ra's
No 44-Loi 3block "a fronting 9Th street, between
Ripley and Scott.
No blot I, block b, corner of Warren and 9th
streets. The last three are all beautiful building
sites.
No 46-Lots and s. block as and
No 41-East half of lot 3, block 4. Green's addition
Also the folio wing tracts of unnlroyed and iimber
land i'm Clinton and Scott counties:
No ass + quarter of See Is I 81 r l6u acre
North half :. "a - l. 80 y
\ r en.rter . % 7 81 5 loo =
M ofN w quarter :. - Tsa 60
W l ar r Quarter IS I 81 s + so 80
w AZ s Y quarter e5 7 81 X ) l. so
Part of 5 w !. ! e. e ~ ,oo
ParI OF 10 Gu X h 10. % ieo
These two lois are all timber.
f sos.l hg ni's or zee 81 80 ieo acres
GEofGE H. NlCkoLdss Agt,
W corner Main & Second sts,
moo ls55 Davenport
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Splendid Building Lot for sale.

THIS Lot is $50 III aud l76 on Perry streets be-
| ing North East corner of Perry md 7th streets =
From any part ofthis lot is fac view of the City!
Rock stand M and do wn the river miles.
Any gentle ofiaste camel put admire this rare
and cuviable site. -
IL can BE- sub-dydod into l9ts ifdesircd ard sold
on reaso nable terms. il applied for soon 10
Ian. 49, Nb''.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
House and Lot for Sale.

IJ0USE IG &c feet stories, 4rooms. Lot 81 \ Ia
Il feet, being lot No Block in Notes addition
fronting Harrison st. Terms liberal. Applyto
---e.---#-.-- GEO. l.. NICHOLAS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

4 Building on I'd street. bet Brady and Har-
rison streets,
CONTAINING one store room I2 10 feet: one store
~ room l6 80 feet, dive ling adjoining hi ~ feet.
rooms up stairs. For sale Al a bargain apply to
GEO. J.. NICHOLS.
Jan ~ -5jr
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
APRIL ELECTION.

APRIL ELECTION. ~
TIE PEOPLES TICKET.
cm.si,ner of Des Moincs RIVER improvement
% W1WpIIIAM McKAY--of Polk county
49, r ,gtster 81 Dss MONIES improvement
e LOCKWOOD-of Louisa county
/ For Register iu Stats, Land ONCE,
ANSON HART--ot Johnson county.
,'ar,u,r ont Jails and or-houses and reducing
o' 49, Taxation.
THE PROHIBlTORY LAW.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
ms RAN c E.

FIRE MARINE AND LIFE RISKS taken at this
Agenc, Ia responsible Companies and OH the most
reasonable terms.
Merchants and Shippers will be allowcda return pre-
mlum Of ~ y cent
.McGREGoR, LAwEs& BLAKEMoRE,
aug5 No liz CLAIRE Row.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Splendid 2 story Brick House & Q Lots
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
This house contains 10 rooms. Kitchen and pantry
with large eel ar. Lots large and full Of fruit and
oruame entail trees, Grapes, Gurrants. and Shrabbery
If nh kinds On OF the lots is large State and
carriage Housc. Price 81 GOO terms easy. Here Is
of,red rare chance ia any one desrious of obtain
ing delightful residence in the most fashionable
part of the city. Cali soon If you wash prize.
ALSO
A story new frame building and beautiful lot near
corner of Harrison and 9th streets. Price 600 terms
easy.
Frame dwelling. and lot tor sale very cheap in
1, good situation. Price 3 400 terms easy.
appyto i. Z. Ends
Feb Z, '55
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Fer Sale.

.op ACRES unmproyed lard in Scott county
.iUUsG. 20 per acre. in hand, hal in g. y months
apply 10
IAN coih r. c. EADS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
For Sale.

1eO ACRES beautiful prairie land in Scott county
IOU good log dwelling, some sheds and out build
iugs and splendid spring of never fl ing water, price
81 per acre cash bal in IL months.
apply 10
Jan a1th r. c. FADS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
WANTED,

ZINE and SIGHT BILL on the East and South Tor
which tie highest current rat 8 will be paid by
Ang 10 McGREGOR. LAWES g. BLAkEMORE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

Sargent's First Class Stalaaaca Reader.
NJ TTCHELLS Biographies,
VI Smiths Geogr:s and > tlas Revised Edition,
Smiths illustrated Astronomy.
Perkins Elementary Arithmetic,
. Higher 4 arithmetic.
Crittenden's Double Entry Book keeping,
Fulton Eastman Double d Single do
Ditto Book Keeping. Blanks all FORMS
Pa,son d Dufon's Copy Books, with engraved
copies. 1V ~
For SAFE by
w. IT. HOLMES & co.
No. I.e Claire Block,
naycnnort. Jan God IS55
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

30O0O Acres Valuable LANDS,
so LOTS IN CITY OF DAVENPORT
FOR SALE
IN STATE OF IOWA.
SCOTT COUNTY
Town so North Range AZ
South west quarter section 90;
South S sec. 2s;
Sc. IGsw!sE. sec. 90;
Township so y R 3 East.
North west quarter section 10;
SE! FEY y s's sss ~ ri ..s,,o. IS,
S4W ~ .ls,;s VII sWI'ss az
s., Township so y re- East. ,ss.s7
NE!sE! seeiions;
N W.sW! 81 q;
Town 7eS R East.
All OF Sectfonfyc;
North half section eight;
+ section eight
Els W section eight;
EfNw. section l.;
Z / " section II
w5&sEs section !;
w section o;
Southwest section "a;
StSW section "a;
MISE. section SO;
South half section 10;
FL SW section 30;
w s r ! section 30;
Town79Fe.
EaSSWlNE. section "a;
w w section 10;
NV Il section Is;
Z + section 10;
Townsss RI East
Town Lots IN Walcott. first depot on N 4 n
H. Road and go acres of eatA
depot.
CEDAR COUNTY.
4000 acres in Town 1gNR1w
2JGO acres in Tow 60 RIVE:
800 acres in section "a, town 20 ~ West; -
CLINTON COUNTY.
1000 acres beautifully situated.
8" MusCAT;NE COUNTY.
loGG acres IN town IS East
fIity los IN City of davenport and additions,
some eithem beautiful. located for resid ences..
81 acres ofl;tpd one mile from Court Ho.se In
titl q DaYeHl OFT south side OF Third Street.
Htabove land comp Uses some of the best In : as Il,
State, were selected by competent pe,son nj n
fery early day M are offered sale actual seters
III liberal terms, apply 10
COOK & SARGEKT
~ itth Lahd Agents, Davenport, lows.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

STEAM INDICATORS & WATER GUAGEs,
! L,oR sale Mt Eagle Works, Chicago:
II Dec Is d W Ii l.. w, UAlES a. ".
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
Crackers. Crackers!

r UST received and for safe Wholesale or Retail,
81 fine lot of Boston, Soda and Butter Crackers.
January lst BURROWS & PRETTYMAN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15

nlCK,S Philosophical Works very low.
No. Lie Claire Bcek
Jan. eth, 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-15
A STORE INIE CLAIRE

Ian l2 IS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-01-27
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Z aoa ouasrscIAI coaaxsroxpxsrl

y y y = = ~ NJ ri
Claims for Freack Spoiiatioas-- Some Of fhe
reasons against Paying them, and sci0ffhe
fioase rtU do--7he Pacific Railroad
Iae Army appropriations Bsn.
WASHINGTON. Jan "a, 1855
James K. Polk thought we should not pay eur
citizens their claim for French spoliaions, because
we had owed II % long Mr.. Orr, Of the House
thinks We should not pay them because they de-
maud too little. Mr. Letcher thinks we should not
pay them, because In consequence OF our own
delay, the original claimants were 10 many 10.
stances obliged to sell them at discount Mr..
Benton thinks we should not pay them, because we
once manifested Willingness to fight with France
to enforce their payment
To morrow, Mr.. Bsyly viii close the debate on
this subject and the House will vote for doing the
fair thing.
The Pacific Railroad scheme will be permitted to
rest tor a time with the Committee OF Thirteen ;
but the Senate bill win before long be passed In
come shape and sentsto the Hoase, when we shall
have all the ground surveyed again. Many inter.
ests must unite 20 insure success What an inia-
NOUS cheat the word "compromise" has proved,
when II can smother up fraud conveniently
The Army appropriation bill proves a popderous
affair Ia the Senate, and contains approp ration
Tor euiarging the capitol 10 not yet stated when
this ediice 10 to be manned and supplied with
arms adequate for Its protection A. B. c.
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