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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-12-30

oIis, Glass, Mails, &c.
+-ALSO IN Il E.
PAJEkE aknfIiSsS, and Agents fur ali DR. u.
JANNES' PRKPAKsTIoNs.a
Brady Street, West eide, First Door Below
Second Street,
mar EPlORT, T0ES.
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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-12-30
4gsts aa1 Sbets.
THE SHOE- TRADE.

HAVING Increased osS facilities fsF manunetus-
IL Ing snd dealing fn hoots, Shoes and Leather. the
underlined, successors 70 d. q. Dawson e. Co., offer
10 the citizens ofDsvenpoYt and vicinty greater in
ducements Than 10 bsy tkor Boots and Shoes OF
tsin every description Of goods wanted people
We atsc are making extensive preparstions for
WholcsaIeinx Boots and Shoes, and We fRvite com
try dealers 10 cali and examinc stock and psDces
~ II determination 70 sell good terns -
they can bepurehascdin Ss. Leuia or Chicago.
DAWSON, GkIGGS q co.
oct rs Brady st., door from I'd.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

Cost OF a Recommendations first class mar
ow gauge engines, says the Ledger, weigh, emp
y, a4,0oo lbs, and are worth sixteen cents per
pound. They will consume one cord of wood
and 1900 gallons of water per hour, and will gen
crate 26oo0O cubic feet of steam per hour. of
pressure equal to that of the atmos phere. The
heating surface is of the extent Of the bottom of
"A boiler. 81 feet in diameter. The strain upon
the iron of the shell of boiler, is from q, 500 to
ll'0Oo lbs. per square inch under ordinary pres
sure. There is also an additional strain of about
4'ooo lbs per square inch exerte1 lengthwise of
the boiler to pull apart crosswise. The whole
pressure exerted against all the internal surfaces
OF the boiler amount to 2.O00,00O of pounds, or
l0.0'W tons. The usual distance Travelled by The.
locomotive being in motion but one eighth of the
time, is equal to once around the globe every
year. In going 60 miles an hour. 80 feet are
traversed per second. revelations of the diving
wheels are made, requiring strokes of the piston.
aud 70 Intermediate periods of action IN the
valve. equal to the division Of second into 40
parts.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

Butler, of "pious" memory. presided at the Re
publican meeting in New York ON Tuesday night
Athis right hand sat, as vice president, Moses
II. Grnnell. one of the pipe layers of 1910,
whom Butler made every effort to send to the
State prison.
Among the other Vice Presidents were Town
send the sarsaparIl'a man. John W. Edmon,ls
sx blanket contractor and spiritual rapper. c. \.
Dana. oi thee Tribune. Fouriersi Charles 4.
Stetson. of the Aston House, Henry j. RAYMOND.
of the Times, and Rudolph Garrigue German
abolitionist. 1t was queer medley.
The most prominent speaker was Mr. Bing-
ham, of Ohio who spoke for two hours on the
subject OF slavery.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06
Amesioxn Questions In Parliament
Iufhe British House Of Commons on the 13th

Iuthe British House OF commons on the ~"
Of April
Mr. Henry Baltic assed Lord Pslmerston II be
could give an assurance that the American pa
pers would be forthcoming within reasonable
defined period.
Lord Palmerston said he had only jasi receiv-
cd the groundwork II the reply 10 the last com
munication from the United States. Ii required
tn be carefully considered. 40 that its terms
should neither euyenom the discussion or omit
any thing essential 10 the case 81 her Majesty
Government. 1t was satisfactory. therefore. to
know that Lord Clarendoa. although absent IN
Paris. had vet been able 10 bestos some atien-
ton to this and other important subjects; and 10
a few DAYS Lord Clarendon would have finally
settled the reply r. be handed to Mr. Dallas. In
all probability be would have returned to London
by the end If the week. and ~ doubt the pa
I.ers would be produced early next week
Mr. BailHe said under these circamstarc bio
should postpone his motion eondemning the re-
orniting in the u. States.
sIn The House Of Lords the Earl Of Elgin put
question to the Government. report was cur
rent The ssidl t, the effect tim, large bodies #
troops and great quantities Of ammunition were
dispatched to Canada. The report had caused
great deal Of anxiety 10 the public mind. and he
desired to know whether there were any founda-
tiuns for the report.
Lord Panmure replied: There is general i'm
preston out ~ doors that very large force is
about 10 embark for British North America
II i. quite true that IL is intention 10 send
back to- North America a certain number OF regi
ments which were taken from that part OF the
Queens dominion. for the purpose 81 carrying
on the war and it Is not improbable that in the
new organization Of the army. by divisions and
brigades. which il contemplated, there will. over
a Il 4
addition to the British army; but the impression
that We are about to send ihither a large force
for the purposes Of aggression i entirely with
out foundation II is also sta,cd-and an glad
to have the opportunity of explaining that too
that large quantities Of munitions of being
sent 10 British North America. The fact is
that, during the war. drew from the British
North American stores almost nil the munitions
of war, In the shape of gnnpowder and other ma
terinls. which they contained. All that Is now
being done is to replace the stores which were
drawn thence
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

"A correspondent ofthe Independent Beige says
'Lamartine. after making great efforts to save
the wreck of his shattered fortunes-efforts
which have been feebly seconded his countrymen
is about TO assign all his properly for the pay
ment of his debts, and seek his home in the Uni
ted States. The estate given to him several years
ago 10y the Sultan has been taken from him by
tho Turkish Government 1t turned out to be one
OF those presents that bring ruin upon the recipi
ent. Lamartine expected that large subscrip
ton list to his Course Of Literature would have
averted the Disaster but it is asserted that it is
not yet large enough to pay the expense of pub
hcation."
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06
From Kansas Territory

The Correspondent of the Missouri Republi-
can writes as follows from Lecompton, under
date Of April 10TH disclosing to some extent the
beginning of the late troubles ut Lawrence, of
which we have been advised by Telegraph:
"The Congressional COMMITTEES left Kansas
city on I thursday in hicks. aud arriving at Law
renee he same evening welcomed by the
Freesoilcrs. Friday night that place wild
with shouts Of fanaticism aud drunkenness on
the occasion Of welcoming back the notorious s.
\. WOOD and his company, of WHOM have somo.
thing important TO say.
''Messrs. johnson and Harvard, the INA ority,'
came here Thursday night. remaining till morn
ing when they left for Lawrence, where they will
stay several days. Their clerks are making
some abstract from executive files. copying the
poll books, aud doing other senseless things
They intend, learn to summon every voter and
make him answer on,onth whore he lives. to com
plete which it will take meth ~ less than two
years. Mr.. Oliver, who is making very favora-
bic impression on the law abiding people of the
territory il now here doing all he can 10 get mat
tiers through with while the majority are run
ming after the rebels and fanatics of Lawrence.
Now to $. N Woop Sheriff JONES attempt.
ed TO arrest him yesterday, but was prevented
by forcible resistance ON the part of Woods
fieuds. Finding him in Christians office. Jones
went up to and told him he had warrant for
hun. He replied, i reckon not The sheriff
assured him that no had one, md proceeded TO
read it to him Wood then said he must consult
with ok Governor REEpER and in Governor Ron
iSsoN. Jones would not consent He must see
his wife. The sheriff said he could if they were
sent for and brought to the office where they
were. Upon this Wood tried tn get away, when
Jones seized him by the collar, and would have
succeeded in taking and securing him had not the
Abolitonists interiered, seized Jones, and res
cued Wood.
o-day Sunday ii" sheriff with small
posse, have gone down to Lawrence to try it
again. II they fail Gov, SHANNON has but one
thing to do, and that is IL call out the United
States troops TO sustain the laws. Will he do il
II he does not it better for him had he never
seen Kansas. S. N. Wood is Freeso editor
of Lawrence, and is charged with rescuing pris.
oners from the sheriff.
1.-THE town is crowded--all excited about the
Wood affair. We are now camping out on the
Kansas river skrting Leeompton. and hence you
must excuse these few lines;' if you can read
them will be surprised. An express which
leaves now brings this. II. c. T."
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

large swordfish, weighing five or six hun
ared pounds, met the steamship "Cortes" off the
';",l; OF me Gull OF California. and, probably
mistaking the steamer for a whale. made n l,naa
~, ne,. Inc consequence was that the sword ran
brok any SOU, .,noers nearly foot deep and was
"r%]sn OH The fish departed, no doubt sadaar
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

easy to make ply sca Pabut easy make the be,
Of all Ps0ne which would have the objections hut
all the advantages other This has attempted
here and with what wewoud respectfully submit 10
the public decision 1t has the patient
hitherto that almost every purgave medicine acrimonious
anu the bowels This Is Many
duee SO much gripping pain and system IS To
more IMAM counter balance the good be derived them
hese rus produce no irritation unless from
eiS beng purely vegetable harm arise from their
use IN any quantity, but is better that any medicine shoud
pe taken ueiousy Minute directions for their use in the
d'eases 10 winch they applicable given the
box Among the complaints which have been speedily ured
oy them we mention Liver Complaint in all various farms
OF J1unice Indigestion angour and Loss of nne, liz,
eSsiesS lrrabity, Bilious Headache Bilious Fever Fever
and Ague, PAIN in the Side Ions tor in truth all bes
are oa the consequences of diseased the liver A.
M tney Afford prompt and relief Costiyenes
Nnoi'c bysehtery Humors, Scrofua and Scuryv Colds
WIN soreness of the bohy Ulcers and inn uritv of bc MI
snort any and every whers pur gative required
m ne nave also produced sngulary succ.ssl rra In
"chttSu Gont Dropsy Gravel Erysipolas Palnation 81
the Heart Pains in the Back stomach and side Thn, hs
o reey akeh IN the spring ofhe year to purify e bJ
casma Ie P system Tor the change of An oc.
rt The stomach into healthy action and
restores the appetite and vgor They purify The bod
e sAuisnt action on the circulatory system renovat
c su'hgth OF the body, and the washed or 49,
energies OF the whole organism Hence an c.sioni
urn.geouS even though serious Arrangement
ls uoslhe should never be carried too far as a.,
Ps",He medicine reduces the strength when totoN ~ "
coss Inc thousand cases which phvs,ci ra !" eA'
r enumerated mere but they suggest themselves "a h
yI W. very body and is confidently believed tis in
n answer better purpose than anythin, ~ w. i, Pp
len aVa'aoe to mankind. When their yir,nes t'nerto
,yb ~ m pupte ~ii 20 longer doubt what remedy In on,
"h'n IN need of catIariic medicine ~ e"1 u employ
Dong sugar wrapped they are nle,e,r, ., .,
tity '' eai arse IRON their use in any OIL an
Chcn eipafed ny Or JAMES C. AVER Practical and A,
Tor sltO Sold by John II Se,v pi DON. rive boxes
usg,Sjs and Country Merchants tr1nobDu,s ana ny all
NAV Gd ,Vi Co., Richmond, General Agents '"'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06
SONG ON MAY MORNING

Now the bright Morning star; days harbingor
Comes dancing from the east, and hads with her
The howery May, who from her green lap throws
The yellow Cowsip and the pale primrose
Hail. hounteous May, that doth inspire
Mirth, and youth aud warm desire
Woods and groves OF thy dressing
Hill and dale doth boastthy blessing
Thus we salute thee with our early Song
And welcome thee, and wish thee long
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

"a sabssriber." whom We sospeet 10 DC s1"e
narrow minded Ieeeh) why advertise Dr. ArLks
Fll. will give bin reasons iof 50 doing
The drst third that paid for IL The
iourth Is thai them by experiences TO be good The
anh is Or Ayers preparation being recommended BY
better men wehy hyieaas Of the highest talent and
he deepest earuns he and Ell sustained In our
~ convictions value The sixth Is that they are
rhea a. well The last but not least is that they
doing amount Of good IN ih- community
which friend If he eonld repeat himself ten thon
aud timrs might hope equal and trust by making
hem known service to readers as well as
uu C7ristiaH Adrooafe.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06
l. DORRN

~.
The new steam frigate Merrimac Wilt is said,
be ordered to proceed to the Pacific without de-
lay. we find also. that the sloop of war St.
Marys's was at Guayaquil Oh the 3lst ut, and
would leave for Panama on the 18th inst. She
was daily looked for at last accounts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

places. Tn. bill vas famed IN rprs asnes oi a
resolution introduced into the Senate by MI
Fish.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

A company has been formed in England which
has engaged 10 finish the sub marine line be-
tween New foundland and Ireland and have il in
full operation by January 1858. A new cable has
been prepared to run between Cape Race and the
main land. and will soon be laid il no disaster pre-
vents il.
There are already lines extending from London
to Sebastopo soon, it is expected. to be carried
to Corsica Sardinia. into Africa thence through
Asia, so that when the sub marine line between
tween this country and England is laid direct
communication can be had with the great cities
of the Eastern Hemisphere. Another line Of tele-
graph is proposed from San Francisco along the
coast of North America to Bhering's Straits, into
Asia, thence to st. Petersburgh, in Russia. The
number of messages sent annually over the tele-
graph lines Of America is l4,736, 000 Twenty
thousand a month are sent between n. York and
Boston. The New York press pays $4,000 an
sometimes sent for one edition. The press is the
great patron Of the telegraph.
The Southern Waterman publishes the follow
ing infallible recipe for making an abol;,;on;st
Domoo'ooc organs are expected to make note
| ofit "o'o
| Get a candidate in opposition 10 ,h, -,
Democratic nomination for the pres;aan. ,eeuiar
him what you will-let him live wberesoevor ~
may-no matter what his antecedents-apd w;.,'
| Democratic newspapers and. cross road nolit;
CLANS he at once becomes Aboiitionist
/ This has been true from 1896 down to the pres
ent time. Judge White. Gen. Harrison, Henry
Clay. Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore--al
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06


Mr. Joseph agtle Myrtle street says the Eeelre o
Cured him immediately
PIfys-ChHr.es sexton Esq, ExMayor Of Camden, says
x appIrstipus cured him Also Cured his Rheuu atisn
NyukalGTA-Mr David Manu. i99 Vine St. says he was
great the Oil Cured him So says T. H. Grant,
ESQ. 5i7 North Eighths st o.,
RouP-Ihs oh infabe Group Ask lady at Girard
House
FyyER AxD AGuE-The Electric oil will cure mis- IN one
night ASK Watson Of Pose ami Shipper lanes
. nd others.
AsTHnA-This Oil made new man Of me- says James
A X Thomas. George street, above Ninth. -
RHEUNATIsN-A wonderful enre-li months ID oed-mss
Ncliney docors-ased the OIL and was cured ioii
North Sixth 81. ,r -,
Paratsc AND AsrHaA-Mrs Mary Sutton, Twentieth and
poplar The Oil has singular and Pleasing erect III
such cases, and throat and breast disorders
HURNs-Hundreds and thousands have been cured
PAINS IN BACK BREAsr.-Thos. T. Potter ESQ
Broker. Lodge street. and loo others No Eieere
on" isgenune unless signed cHAs DkGRAlH ana DE
GRATH & CO. also that "Chas DeGrath is blown IN
PROF DEGRATH
80 South Eighth ST.. Philadelphia.
For sale seay's Lynehburgi Purcell Ladd q Co,
Richmond General Agents; and all the Prencipd DruggsS
sgd uerch.nts In the Stat. may Is
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House passed the Indian appropriation
bill the bill revising the act Of 1853 relative to
sespended entries of public lands; and the act
OF 1916 concerning suspended pre- emption land
claims.
On motion of Mr.. Phelps. the petition of the
members of the Pittsburg bor, against the official
conduct of Judge Irvine, referred to the ju-
dietary committee.
The Senntes amendments 10 the bill in add
ton To the Bounty Land act of March Sd, 1855,
were amended by the House. and must therefore
be again acted upon by the Senate.
The House went into n committee of the whole
on the state of the Union, and took up the consu-
lar and diplomatic appropriation bill.
Mr.. Maxwell, of Florida, delivered his views
on the southern side of the slavery question: and
IN the course of his remarks condemned the free
soil movements in Kansas.
Mr.. Perry made speech against the extension
of slavery.
The committee rose and the House adjourned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

FuNO THE uhCGs,E T2ssES-As il /. nl,o,,,
The time for May aud Pie sic parties excursions a
arehappy to inform the little Misses that well
win Cream eoored Boots and Shoes nearly every rolr
and would like to have them call in very soon
L. L. ARMISrEAD
may SITS Next 20 the Cahel H.,
kNAmuaN FEOIE-A sumo rior 1 OF of u. ,..
nes Daie@ taniiy Flour Just reeelx ed aud sale bv
mayoS WILSON & cos
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

remedy Dyspepsia other diseased arising
from dsordcrod stomach Is rapidly winning It's way 10
favor wherever introduced We were shown letter on
Saturday last gentlemen in Hanover who declares
that intense suffering with Dyspepsia and Ner
Headache during which time he used with little or no
medicines led by ne
has perfectly of both by the use oi
four bottles OF BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. With snch
think that those who in
accd and yet this remedy deserve to suffer
CAPT reliable citizens ana we teei
Statistic that under would he recommend his
Bers where think that good would result from
doing morbus and such like complaints know
excellent Ia wing had frequent occasion to try
them-Rch Nor. Mail.
For sale by Messrs Strotber Whitehead, and Staber
Jones, Lynchbufg; and by Druggists generally
n,lg Dy
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

The News FROM CENTRAL AMERICA has crea q.
ted great excitement at Washington. The fol-
lowing prompt and decided reply from the Score.
tary of the Navy to n Geographic despatch of
Mr.. w. II. Aspnwall, shows that he is determi-
ned to afford protection when needed to Amer-
can persons and property. 1t was written on his
being advised of the riots of the natives of pana,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

THE TELEGRAPH. From lecture lately deiv-
cred in New York by Mr.. Leifers, before the
Geographical Society, CLEAN some nteres-
ting facts relative to the Telegraph. The length
of lines in the great countries Of the world is ms
follows, in miles:
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

w OF business habits is DESTROYS obtaining situation In
Tobacco Manufacturing establishment in this city, or Rich
ond Tor the purpose of gaining insight the business
Is ANXIOUS to make himself generally useful Salary no object
Please refer to NJ j. j INV ~, & -.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

Ornamental R00K no'ee every variety Of Plain p,n
prices Our 6,ci,i JOB PRINTING at greatly r .'
Cuts sSs best no --latest styles Types s s a
and at as low nr orders for printing filled in be ha mat
southof Baltimore sou al any other establishment
warranted to gve m sa.rs in the finest style of The ,
Yankee pro- aids u CARDsi, Printed nm .
tVs TERMS GSa,rsaprdnarly cheap rates very swift
ma II Is
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

A. bill has passed the Senate Of the United.
.etstas..And Is now in charge of a Committee oil
the Honse of representatives fixing the valu.,
Of the smsller Spanish coins, that is to say, Of
what We call ninezpences and four-pences, at ten
and Eve cents. The effect will be. it is supposed
to expsl them from circulation, and give our own
small coins an opportunity Of supplying thei''
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

On atfA ffff4 were B2EsfHA
ing TO tn. vocabulary Of these gentry. rank abb
iitioni.t.', Had John c. Calhoun himself dared
20 run against their regular nominee. he too
would have been. - seserily believe. denouno-
I'd BY these men a. an aboliiionist,ii
What confidence can an enlightened people
have in the statement. Of such journals,
-
Mn J. II. LANE. rne Of those sound Northern
Democrats xho voted for the Kansas bill. and now
claims TO be an elected Senator from the free
State II Kansas. leciured short time ago in the
Capitol a, Harrisburg. The Keystone says the
lecture reha.h Of the speeches Of the sEw
ARD aud Hale party in the Senate "a gross per-
version Of facts and an attempt to m.lead pub.
Tic sentiment on the Kansas question. That pa
per think. iii was exceedingly dscreditabe to a
Democratic House Of Representatives to have
their Hall occupied by such man for such a
purpose" II has not been a great while since
Reeder was honored with public reception by
his democratic brethren in PennsylYshia. The
Democracy of the Keystone state affect a gre at
regard for the rights of the South, but this does
not proven, their fraternizing with men who have
sought by the most revolutionary and reasonable
means TO deprive the people Of the South of tie
tight Of settlement in Kansas. The Democracy
Of pennsy yania understand the art of looking one
way aud rowing another.
-
Az INFAMOUS FRAUD.-f. b. Peterson. of Phil
adelphia. publisher If worthless aud Immoral
ficiions has -sued work with the title Of Court.
ship and Marriage; or The Joys and Sorrows of
American Life. 'oi which he announces the late
Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz TO be the author The
children of that gifted woman with ali affection.
ate regard to the memory Of their mother deny
hat she was the writer Of the work. The kuavish
publisher thought to make the book sell b, the
rascally trick. Decent people should shun any
work with the mprimatur of T. Il. Peterson.
Enquirer.
This base and fraudulent system has been long
pursued by this publisher. We are glad the En-.
qurer has called attention to it, and hope it will
have the effect Of putting end to 80 unprinc
Piled practice.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06
WASHINGTON, April 30. 1871

WASHINGTON, April 30, 1856.
Telegraphio orders will be sent To the Fulton,
at Pensacola. (" touch at Aspinwall in her cruise,
So soon as she can
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-05-06

Mr. Perry Davis feel it to be duty TO bear ny
testimony the efficacy your Pain Killer have used for
wears the stomach and bowels had very
days Of the ague and such pain in
back three days aud nights that could get no rest
II bottle Of the Vegetable Pain Killer
little nwardly and bahed according to directions and
one application removed all the pain and am able to
write today tho with trembling hand The application
made night about o'clock and had sweet nights rest
have several years, have travelled
good deal and has given universal satisfaction where
has been used according to directions.
Yours gratefully, L. PERRY CHlLDS
nj 0vy pa rDfth no R,pt TROY, Ohio.