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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

Husband why doyou destroy al,
my Sweet Williams in the garden
J and leave all the Bouncing Betseys.
Because the Betseys are. all favorites
of mine, but ! won't have any Sweet
Williams about my premises
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

The New York papers says: san
exclusively native comic paper was
started in this city short time ago
calIeisY Young SAM YesterdayIthree
gentlemen, Gltnf them Eayiisinaeb
through their assignee. sned the pro-
priet6rs Of Young SAM for literary.
services ii editing this specimen Of an
unadulterated know nothing sheet.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26
i INDIA:
on, THE PEARL s,F PEARL mn
By Tie Distinglishs q Anerie i Ap,h -

an. THE PEARL ar PEARL rS.. f
Al T,....-.. & . !. .s.. 's.z'4
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has. =. 2. +. =, fo11nwoss,
'Auther Of "7'Ie Lest lfsjr I'D Z, III. /. 4. y.
ted Wiz Tie Jfssssnr Dill y
Tie N'ljie;s !, <tsrv \ stc. {
sfsa,rnse,e ii oce l.,1e d,.,dee;,. N. Il L
49, e hounS n eIra ~ , s,rs TX. ~.
Twrn,y. ~ cent ~ d Y ~ ~
80 $3.50 n, (1ne Iic,la, 's ~
q. !, Z &. Il
ns r,Di shsI axes glsss pleasure = being
aDis " anhoante sngs ~. W. swosk ~ iii
eelrhIs 81 aho poptlsI q q q mean AuihllsI
n 'sicpLa'sa a1ilic, Mno nsk Lsad we vol d
n 7. W, II. ps. says: II ing rail
restl hlst 4, .shing z sil q ~. = ihe h
WI g 81. 8 nss VI Wsiliens ~
ene sat ms,it ~ s w
mummy oslsnsa Y 6 ne l. nannefs xlihtst
entsfli rs ssxeu eo.ial, lelIslous ot TlsieL
iIs.ss. in .Api ~ S soel WI tnda W,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26
LAW NOTICE.

MEssRs. DAVID MgGOMAs. date Judge
vi Of the 10Th Gircpit) and E. w. No
C0MaS. haze entered Fiuto pntrenhp for the
purpose OF lraclicIng Law in the ciunties Of
Kanawha, Putnam, Mason, jackson. Cabell
Wayne, Logan and Boone, the Dis fict Coutl
at Parkersbnrg and Wythe c.. hi and the
Oourtof Appeals az Ltwislurg.
i they have associa,ed with them Young men
Of responsibility and standing in ,he various
counties, who will be always in place TO 80,
10 the interest of their clients, while Judge
>McComas. at lensi, will reside IN the county
~ kanawta. Being thus situated they can
httend MOST fRoMprLy TO the collection Of ali
claims, and tle trans action ofail business en-
trusted 70 thtm, aud they trust ihat long
experience Oh tile bar, ana their promptfess
and fidelity will ensure them Ia ne business.
DAVID .McCOMAS,l X
81 - I'M N hf-nnNGAH lHE
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

PRrcocIous CHILD. Ma. buckwhcat
cakes arc COOL. but unless You dis
charge that Irishgirl, and get an Al
merican one, ] shan't eat any more,
rs inolasses won't remove the foreign
taste. Irish must gos or your son
steps out.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26
[. ". STAMFORD,
s-". - X ~ wv S'aStE
SURGEON DENTIST.

SURG L 0>N\ d ENLIST,
Pegs leav9 I Ia Im>hislrieudS mn ti,es pn't
lc generally 'fs: he sA!l tcnitntts the prac,
fi,c Of Dentistry; Ut tisIoMx s;anf, in YVES
columbia, VA, Nher he Is ptepored 81 per.
firm all oper tons pertaining 10 Ills profes.
sirn with Il ain.Ss and dispatch.
A feGetal assortment Of Drugs and Medi
cines con dignity IN bnnl, and 'orSas,
Ms t'olunbia I'm. l. 1858. NM n
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26
TO SOLDIERS AND THEIR HEIRS
N%'#.l, & AND <t@ n
N IT Land SPECTATORS.

The nnders ened wil prosecute soldiers
rights fG llESSIoNS and BOUNTY LAND.
for sersicesiu HE several wars, under the Va
rons acts d. coneress. Under late acts, Wild
owsnndyheHs Of enrsied men are e,ltitted. NJ
II ALSO 1-L,Np roH Salp, number Of small
farms andy town lots IL Ohio, lnige; bodies on
Sandy river Virginia; and in LiIlcoEn county,
Kentucky 2hddrcss II
VIM. FlRoR, Attnrnt J at!Law,
slni \y Gallipoiis, Ohio.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

Never purchase friends by gifts.
for if ou cease to give, they will cease
10 love. Some call them small POI
tato friends.n
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

When q woman is Move che may
be said to be profoundly learned, be.
canse she understands the arts and
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

Al a learned Young lady the other
evening astonished aeompanyby ask
ing for theiloanof adiminutiveargen
eons, truncated cone convex on it's
summit. AMI senliperforated withsym-
metrical j lentations."
She wanted d thimblei n
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26
LAW AND JUSTICE.

Law AND JUSTICE. I. n
IT / FISHER ard j. w. ENGLISH hay-
IL. ingeftefet into partnership, sor tLe
purpo Of pfacticing Law ID the cAnpfies u
nason ant Putnsm. viii fegniahy attend the
s,ircnit, Quaat.rly and Monthly Courts ~
III Sc tw, coun les. and will pa ever atten-
upn q, busin ess entrusted 10 heir care.
One or The other OF tie ffm will slws,s Ne
G.und al their ofIisc, in Point lessait and
e3or The otberswi1 regularly be- al lbes Put
nam Cunt, Courts.
Pt. ri asant Dec. II, n37yl
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26
BgwaRE Or PAINTER's Conc

BEwARE or PAINTERS CoLIc.-An
editor says he kissed q dam sells cheek
that was covered over with paste Of
vermillion and chalk, and as d conse-
quence, had the painters collie for a
week. Young men viii take warn
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

The height Of politeness d said to-
y holding anurnbrsl,a overa duc,in
thsTaipa
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

Why were General ,Jackson's SOLD.
iers at New Orleans like the inhabl-
tants Of Cincinnati a month or tive
agol
Because they were busily employed
& packin' ham.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26
One of the Chippewa Indians was

/, One Of the Chippewa Indians was
asked whythe Indians did not copy
the dress Of our people. lie repliel:
Me think We started you fashions;
your men now wear blankets rs we
. do, and your women paint thc.rtfaces
and wear Fathers t-, Il Y s...,.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

10 BAGS Rio colIee. Sjnst received per
III steamer Hartford. snd for sale BY
eETSZER, BEALE ( 90,
~ riekSsrs, ysa. 81 rs,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

& negro has been arrested in New
Orleans for playing . fiddle on Sun,
be riol.atel the Sabbath. Boston
P0st.
As il was probably not bass-yio-
lation, he should not bedealt severely
Enthusiastically Courier
Oh. ftlsfie-tle-dee. Thisis drumn,-
iing up a ioke--ii q horn.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26
DEALER n
Dry foods, Groceries,
I HardWAfey QueensWare, GlAsDWAFe, Z.
4 Hats, Caps, boots, shoes,
IN 81 d Qaddlarv. IA. 5% 3saFs ~ai4S

Hats Caps, Boots, Shoes I
y SaddIery, &c.
HAVING Just lei eiyed 4 splendid stock OF
III new toods, whifh has been selected
withihe utmost care, ! feel warranted in sas !.
inyto my cusiom Fs, that ! eau sell ss low 81
any bol . 10 ClarIt stolk faye complete
ass r'meni Of Dry Goods. consisting IN part of
ladies' dress goo,is, of every description; ine
1otof cloths, cassimeus. satliDets. Jeans, Han
nels, Whit & DDS, bleached and brow pmusl ns,
linen, handkeichiefs, gloves, Losiffy.&c. IN
'heGfoceFy depsficinent ray De hadwhte and
hiown sugars, best coffee, molasses, green
and black isss. splces,~ rice, fish indigo, oils,
window glass, powder, shot. lead, gun cafs,
cordsge liqnoss. dye .stniis &c. lisrdwarr 81
all kinds. such %; mechanics, fool, mails,
shosels, cutlery. chnins. ploas, castings, &c.
Queenswsie,o OF OIL kinds. Glass waie 81 every
description; also, housekeepers' asticles. sud-
@bucks .. tubs, tinwaie, stonewafe 90 ton yarn,
broons, bru hes. combs, Nc. SaddleYy- M.
dies. harness. tTid,ss bits, stIrups, Yts. puss.
bride rcins, check lines, &c.
CHARLES. @. GlBHART. q
Y
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

11cCOMAS = NEWMAN.
sDAvIn Nlcf 'OMAS (lstr Judge 81 ire Ieih
Circuit. E.W. AlcCo MAS snd ,. g. sEtvMAN.
having entered into paltnerslipio s
PRAcTtcl Nc LAM. n
IN The counties o. Putnam and Mason. they
will bereaflet attend oil the County, Quarter \
and Circuit Ccurtsin those ceunties, Ann will
attend diligently 10 ell business entSUstedto
!. GTAddress b. AE W !. Nc oMAs, Kanawha
@. II. Va, j. 81. NeWman, Point Pleasant,
Va. vn2 X
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-03-26

s'tVt No SUI " lCtutGUf z "A
from Italy. Containing 4
. Christmas, Carol, Tie Chimes,
Cricket onthe Hearth, Battle, IT,. 49,.
Of Life, Haunted MIN, The \
Ghosts Bargain. DC! .G 15O\ %.
Dickens New Stories. Con- 1\ \ i.
timing The Seven Poor Trav- \s\
ellers, Nine New Stories BY y
The Christmas Fire, Hard - \
Times, Lizzie. Leigh. The MI -.
ncr's Daughter, Fortune vii. n, i
bred, &C., Il E h%' SO !"
a complete sec d theIabove will be sold
or sent to any one to any place, free Of
postage, for Five Dollafs. 81.
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Volume / contains Pickwiek. Papers
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4 Vol. 3: Nicholas Nifkleby and Martin
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Vol. 4: David Copperfeld, Dombey
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Vok 8: Bleak House, and Dickens
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.ANE-.lI HARRIsON HOUSE,
~ ~ D. Y. HARRISON. Propfieio'

This es,abiisi ment. situated convenient "
the steamboat landing. has b-en lately fted
mn in The B. fl ,tyle, and The proprietor u nav
rreparr,I to acconrn, date the travelling pubic
or loarfier. by the day, week, oryear HIST Z
BILE shall always be furnished With The bestihe
mafket sfFoyds; his s,obies with the heS. the
~ prosender;land no pains will be spsred 10
nder his rticsts enmft Stnble. VII
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Price Of full and complete set Of the
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27

EF-The near approach OF the Holt
days should remind the several dealers
i'll the useful as well as fancy articles,
such AS are suitable for presents, DC,
that the making known to the public,
then locations aud the kinds and quail
tiles of their goods, through the
columns OF the "S}AlE DtuocRAr"
will cause them to reap large bcnc-
fits, by the way ofven much extended
sales on that account. Pass III Your
NoIIrrS, You that are WISE.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
An Unfortunate speculation


A Kansas correspondent of the Gin
cinna,i Gazette writes from the Land
Sales at LeaveDworth City, Of the brigha
ter future Of that down-trodden Terrific
ry:
Col. Buford, who, at the opening of
the land sales, commenced bidding as
though he intended to buy up the whole
tract, yesterday offered to sell out. He
inds on examining his lands, that he has
been badly bitten, having bid off nearly
oil the lodges and bluffs in the tract. Ia
addition to this, he is disappointed that
the Pro- Slavery men did not buy more
extensively, and does not hesitate to de-
clare to his friends that Kansas will be
Free State, aud that further efforts on
the part Of the South are useless.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27

FOUNDRY AND MAcaIsE SHoP.-L.
o. Shoreys Machine works on Third ST.,
oppe site the Catholic buryins grounds, are
now in full operation, and Machine Work
and castings in their different varieties will
be attended to in the mos. approved man.
net' Mr. S. devo,es his entire attention to
this business, aud employs the best work
IN II, and the public may rely upon having
their orders filled III such manner as 10
leave no room for dissatisfsction. Build
ers are requested to notice that al kinds of
house castings, Of the latest and most APP
proved patterns Will he Furnished on short
notice. Give him a cali
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
4 small hole but "a big bore :

The News comes 10 Us div ided UP
into apartments, and sa, 8 on one rage that
the Democrat well knows that the senior
editor OF the News does not endorse The
personal attacks upon the editors Of the
Democrat, when ~ the same paper, aHd on
another page, fresh pefsor'l attack is
made
We Cannot quit, comprehend tn ancma-
ly of such thing, and choose 10 hold HI
News responsible for what it says. and not
any irresponsible NOBODY. who may for The
time have charge Of lht lural department..
We have studiously avoided auy unkind aliu
sion to the omeaha, Giraffe course of the
News even Will, II has not failed 70, two o.
three times 10 seek !. quarro, VIII rs. choos'
ins 10 be cariiahle 80 lou. a It Has s.fius.
Bn' when the MN cpeas lis columns 20
gross attacks upna he Dcmo~sd'. dtl after
day, and then thIovs the respo visibility Vi.
on little whiiiet of a local editor. We axe
the privilege o. dechuin1 10 "icy >a,d
whlftet 10 the dignity II az u;a. rJas As
for Jealousy" We inform ,he hl,,- that
Ne have never hSd any ca',s" ,oT jealousy
ether ~ its success 81 o'lerNisr
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
DAVENPORT,


Tuesday Evening, Dec. %, 1855
a respectable number of ladies and
gentlemen convened at Mr.. Il. Tyler's,
on Brady street, for the purpose of ia
king the preliminary steps towards or
ganizing a chronological society, the
objects Of which are, the study of phre-
biological science, and its practical APP
application III daily life
The meeting organized by calling
Mr.. W. w. skinner to the chair and
appointing II. A. Reid, See.
On motioa, James T. Hogane, +, II.
lnpey and II. y, Reid were appointed
as a committee to draft constitution
and present il at the next meeting; and
to procure a suitable Hall for the future
meeting of the society
On motion il vas resolved, That this
society be styled the Davenport phre-
biological Society.
\ number of chronological drawings
were presented by Mr. lIoganc, which
were received with vote Of thanks.
The company then went into CONVEX
sational discussion and general remarks
on the objects Of the society. and the
manner Of It's conduct.
On motion, thcproceclings Of this
meeting were ordered TO be furnished
the Evening News, Gazctt" and State
Democrat, for publication.
Onmoton meeting adjourned till next
TUESDAY evening, Dec. 30, at I o'clock
the place of meeting to be advertised
by ihe committee.
w. ". SKINNER, Chairman.
II. A. Kllp. Sec'y.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
Trustees Sale.

Az iERTAS on tn. egth day Of De- emher l. ID.
w ls13, benjamin Marshall, together with Julia
A. Marshall, his wife, executed unto Austin Goblin
Trustee certain deed Of Trust c0ny ewing 70 said
Trustee the lani In Scott county Iowa. described as
lows, u wit The south half OF the no, ih-east
quarter OF section number live % IN township NUM-
number nine ~ mol ia OF range hye 10 east
5ja Z. NJ. which sali coiiy yance m .dc by the
Sar BENJAMIN and Julia A for the putposr Of >rrur-
Ing the pa, ment of certain preissofy note anu The
interest thereon signed by said Benjamin and Julia
Y. Marshall, dated tn Sth day cf December. A d
1855, aud PAYABLE In year from thu date thereof
tor the IN Of Two Hundred ami four dollars with
.nter, ii al ten per cent after maturity.
And Bow said note having become due aud IA saie
and ;hr sid Real min Marshall snd Julia A. Mar
shall having fsed 10 pay the same !, Anstin Corbin
TElsiee s0res lido hereby give this pabc notice.
that by virtue Of the wer which Is IN me vested b.
sali deed Of trust. will, Tuesday the 10 day Of
January A ID. 1S5, at The hour of tw0 o. clock IA The
a!erno of said day. at the Court House door the
city q. Davenport expose ard ofer FIR sale at public
auction, the parcel of an atoye described or so m asn
thereof shal be sufficient to satisfy and nav tho
of said note with the interest thereon TO the
day Of sale together with ali the costs and expenses
attending said sale OF this and Trustees
fees. Up n the comp,etsn of such sal deed will b.
in accrdance with the stipulation oi sal! ED
Of Trust
Dated the day of December. A. y. 1856.
.l.aAla 81 ~ ~
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
~ D 10 e s.
COMMERCIAL C0LLEG
SOUTHEAST cokSEK WASHINGTON AvrNrE & IHIEB :


81 iot is. VIZ,
incorporated BY the tieaeTal Assembly, Jauu-
L AIRY twen,y-fourth, Isl with fu.l authority
'Tp graft dipollas, award degrees confer honcrs,
ami exercise all and sinsaar IL pritegs loL.non
TO Commercial G he+es, authorized by law, in other
Stats.''-( Charter, See :
A fri. course Of instruction, in thi Insutu,.oa
embraces Double Entry. Book he, ping, numerical
calculations, Commerce al Law, AMI nnaiship.
'."utl tatn cna enter for the sepsra ely,
and ri any sine, in inpaftt d ntiivid !
ally. and not Ia CLASSES. d each aeys ftmcnl i, ine-
pend and under eont.l of its respective Ptpt
who alone is responsible for the prosress Of his
pupils
~ Young Gentlemen wishing 10 prepsr heni-
selves fur business pursuits are e,eettulls intit.d
10 call during business hours, anu the mode
OF impartns instruction, the progress OF tn pupils
and lhe superior facilities EXTEND those desrous
Il qualifying themselves Sr TIL pactiga al duties OF
the coUnting-housc. Personal refer gwen 10
above TIVE hundred and nfty f2J0) prsctcal accuun-
tsnts now In charge of books in this city. all OF
whom nave completed their bushes. education In
this iasiiutiUu.
n b, For circulars, containing inform alton 10
regard to terms, the course Of instruction. and all
business connected with the above, call at ;he
South East corner Of Washington avenue AMI Third
street, OF address,
JONATHAN JONES. 81 Louis Mo
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
Business Directory.
Banking and Exchange.

MACKLOTr X CoRBIN.... Cor Second aud b. ,dy
NICKOLfS, CAMPBELL n CO.. Main
COOK n acknowledgements Main ana Second
AcGREGOR, LAwES X BI.AKEMOkE..... MAN
cut BE, BRO BARROW co. ..Cor Man 2d st.
TALLMAS POWERS \ MCLEAN....above ? @.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
Bank Of Florence

GEO. b SAR6INT, Pres't IN PARKER, Cash
TINEE undersigned proprietnrs of the Bank Of
l. Finr.nC- Nu0t 9>sa, BY the pre-
IsiCns OF its Charter, individually rc,pons bile
for all ts issues, and Will redeem the Notes Of said
Institution at its counter IN the city OF Florence in
coin and eithcr their Blnkin2 Houses, IN East
ern Exchange or ia specie at rates Of other
currency.
COOK h SARGENT Dayenportl
COOK, SARGENT h D0WNEY. Iowa City Flows
COOK SARGENT n COOK Fort Des 81 yiIes
COOK, SARGENT q PARKER, Pio.~nca ebraska
iuly 18th ISAs-itf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
WOMAN SHOT AT PoRT BYRON

1t is reported that the wife of MI. S.
lngraham OF Port Byron. was shot Wednes-
day last. by her husband. He stated that IL
Was done accIdertai IN shooting al prairie
chicken, AS she was coming from the river
with bucket of water. Owing, however,
TO the fact that he has keen bound over TO
keep the peace towards her once or twice
previously. aid other suspicious circumstan
ees a,,es.ing the mprobabl,'y of his story,
he was arrested for murder r. L. Argus
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27

YESTERDAY had all the appearances
OF u cold, raw day. Those wishingto pro
wind which no. prevail, wili take notice
thatthey eau have their wishes gratiied by
calling on Ve'der & Crampton, who keep
splendid lot Of very warm furs.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27

NorIcE TO PoE1s.-Fi,c Dollars " Ill
be given by the Carrier Of the State
Democrat for the best New Years Adj
dress. 1t must he OF "a local ana spicy
nature.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27

DaslnrrioN kEokrk.-Thc fol-
lowing picture of intense suffering in
Keokuk is drawn BY tho "Gate City"
newspapers:
WHAT 1T COSTS TO LIvE.-As n slight
specimen Of the cost Of living in Keokuk
Mt present, we quote corn meal ~ so
cents per bushel, sweet cider so cents per
gallon, hay 50 per ton, coal 40 cents
per bushel, potatoes 81 Go per BUSH
Ell, wood Sc to 81 per cord. and
SO on. The rent Of little shan,v is
about $500 year. and vet every body is
getting rich so fast it makes their heads
ache.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
STATE DEMOCRAT.
the STATE pENOCRAr,
SPECIAL NOTICE 10 nusrrnaa rrn


As an sdvsrtisng pap'r the State Democrat Is aDk
ssrsay regarded Is the established medium u bust
ess Communication bstweenth' buyer and ssiler It's
srSeiy Increasing o!rcuistlon. both .; hume an
abroad offers 'avorsble Opportunity for Judleiou
sssfnnat0n ~ mercantile intelligence IT'S also
hv.rits family Journal, hence Re.an Dealers IS vel
Is mere extensive trsde,-eope. Aech.nie, aud Ciu-
seas will adj is Columns essential 10 ps.speruus
sasihsss. a WORD TO TBk WISE"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27
Heavy RoBsrRy.-Ms. NJ. A.

NNI 3. n. TTtIifItS-
see and daughter were rotbe of three thou
Sand dollars, on the cars from ST Louis TO
jefferson City, on Tuesday evening last. The
money " as ia black box with gold bronz
band and the box In a small carpet bag The
carpet bag also contained a gold Eus sh
lever wilcn, with a gold fob chain, and
large heavy corjelian seal, also breast pin
ana masonic medal
They offer reward Of five hundred dollars,
for the recovery of the stolen moaey and
iewelry
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27

Old BuILIoN.-Col. Benton is de-
iivering a lecture on the Union, written and
copyrighted, in all the eastern cities, and
with great success. Why not invite him
here?
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27

Little children should let edged
tools and fire arms entirely alone; with the
former they cut their own fingers, aud by
the latter they have been known TO get
"kicked.n
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-12-27

ANY oi our business houses in want
OF good Book Keeper can find ne by cal
ling al the counting room Of the State Den-
ocrat