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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-09-01

Imperfect afncle 10 go Ioft from tDrr esthDltsuiS
ha. gained for their Scales putaton mat has new
err been surpassed In the whole range OF asetal me
chanism.
The Scales ara unanimously Acknowledged as iae
lzRdardin All transactions by weight.
A lawsuit which arose from Discrepancy OF
weights between of Fairbanks Scales in use by
the Baltimore \ Ohio Railroad Company and one oi
another manufacture Vac recently tined In the CouTi
ofComm0n Pleas, Baltimore; The ease occupied Ihe
Goun two days and Judge Marshall in delivering his
eeisoa stated The result al his evidence, mat The
accurac of fairbGaks Scales was established beyond
aiique.llOn. For sale By
BURROWS, PRETfYMAN & DALZELL
The we'll known reputation OF these Scales hG. IN
ducei le vendors oil Imperfect and worthless baia'
ITO Offer them as Fairbanks Scales, and purcass
ers hsye thereby in mauy eases been subjected L"
fraud and imposition. Tho manufacturers have no
controversy with honorable competitors who trans
uet business In thelr own names but regarding The
perpetrators Of the above fraud, pursuing course
alike unjust and dishonOTab!e they take thus method
to caution the pGOlie OF their imposltiens.
Tue patentees manufacture under their own m
sseeli1n only at their iaeiOy In 81, JohnsOury, VI
For sale IN Davenport solely by
BURROWS, PkETfYMAN& DALhBLL'
4. & r. FAlEBANkS & Co.
st, Johosbury, VI, May -, 1856.
May rs d&sly.
Iron ana Nails
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

CELLAR BoTToMs.-The first requisite for dry
cellar, is to have it we'll drained. 1t is possible
to keep out water with a cement after the man.
ner of shutting it within cistern, even when
the soil is generally saturated with water; but
such thing would not be very practicable. es-
pecially if the walls themselves be not laid in a
mortar made of hydraulic cement. Where a cell
lar is not subjected to an influx of WATER the
bottom may be made quite dry bv putting down
bed OF stones laid in watcr-limc mortar, and
then spreading the surface a grouting or
coat of the same kind of mortar. This can be
leveled of as smooth as floor, and if properly
made it will become almost as hard as stone, and
efectually keeps out water from below. Water
lime, called also hydraulic cement lis species of
lime, or ground stone, which mixed with good
sand in the manner of using common lime, will
not be softened by water after it has once
become hardened. Sometimes it will even hard
en- under water, though not as if it was left first
to dry in the air. 1t is used for piastering the
walls of cisterns, lying walls of Notifications
exposed to water, building canal locks, banks.
etc. The mortar is mixed like common mortar.
but it must be made up no faster than wanted
for use for it cannot be spread after it once sets,
which it does very soon. Water-lime, or hvdrau-
lie cement, is quite variable in price, depending
upon its quality, the nearness of the quarry
where it is obtained, etc. The cost, per yard, Of
a cement cellar bottom, in any particular locali-
ty, will, of course, depend upon the price of wa.
ges, lime and stone, and the character of the
soil and consequent thickness of LAYER REQUIRED.
GrOUer's Register.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

TIE BoATs.-The steamer Yeatman, j. B..
Spencer, has just returned from trip to the
South Bend on the Minnesota river, some sixty
miles from st. Paul. She cost S 900, will car
ry three hundred tons weight, and makes good
time. On her first trip she had on board nearly
500 passengers, most of whom were actual set
tiers, on their way to people and settle the SOIL
The Yeatman is good boat, commanded by a
good captain.
The Luela left for the Minnesota river last
evening, loaded with freight and passengers.
MINNESOTA BELLE.-This fine steamer left for
various ports below yesterday morning with
avng colors and band of music. Like other
bellies she made sensation and was much ad.
mired by our citizens.
The Clarion is up for Traverse des Sioux
The Northern Belle left for below yesterday. The
Galena arrived yesterday and leaves to-day. The
Reveille and Audubon were at the levee.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

THE EXODUS OF ENGLISH MoRMoNs.-The
Birmingham Journal furnishes the following
account of the departure from that city Of a
company of Mormon emigranls on their way
to the United States
"On Wednesday last, an extraordinary scene
was witnessed at the New street railway sta
ton. A fine ship, the Enoch Train, having
been chartered to convey cargo of Mornons
to the United States, en- route to their settle
ment in Utah Territory, three hundred men
and women. boys and girls, formed the con,n-
gent supplied by the Birmingham district
They left by the half-past ten train. All seem.
ed to belong to the working classes, and the
proportion Of the sexes were about equal
Many hundreds of their relatives and fellow
saints assembled at the station to bid them
farewell; and, in spite Of an instrumental band
to cheer the spirits of the families, some very
affecting scenes were witnessed. There will
be 900 hundred on board
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17
THURSDAY. Nav Is.

THE WEArHrR.-Tie air is still chilly and
yesterday was cloudy and somewhat dismal
Strangers should not get the impression tina.
such is Arrays the weather in Minnesota
far from it. In a few weeks the trees will
put on their new dress. the prairie grass will
grow green in its own luxuriance, and the gen.
tie flowers will dance gaiy to the beck of the
wind. Visitors who come to our Territory on
ple'sur trir, will find it a place where true
enjoyment can be found; where exist in an
untrammeled state. elements conducive alike 10
life and happiness.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

AMusEMENrs.-The Theatre and the hall
Of the Campbelrs Minstrels are both nightly
crowded. St. Paul is great city for amuse-
ments as we'll as business, and when the days
work is over our people enter heartily into the
gala entertainments of the evening. We pre-
sumo, from the reception already given, that
the Campbells will have crowded houses if they
remained here month. AS to the Theatre,
not having visited it, we cannot speak of it, but
we learn that it meets the expectations Of those
who regularly congrega.e there.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

"WEDNESDAY, May IA.
MAyon OF ST.. PAuL.-We regret the course
pursued by the TIMts in the election of City
officers. In campaign ofthis character polit-
ieal feeling g should be laid aside, and the best
man chosen to fill the office. While we con-
cede that Mr.. Fuller might have made good
Mayor, we deem Mr.. Becker peculiarly
we'll fitted for his post, and from what we have
seen Of him while acting in the capacity of
Alderman, we believe he will make most ef-
ficient officer and one of which St. Paul may
feel proud. Give US good men, who have the
interests of the city at heart and we care not
to what party they belong. We shall aid Mr.
Becker in that which is laudable and right
and condemn that which is wrong, looking
more to the interests of the people than to the
interests of our pockets.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

CEDAR SrREEr.-"Why don't some Of you
newspaper men call attention to the fact, that
the proprietors Of land in Cedar street, from
Third, are willing 10 grade the street, if the
City Fathers will give them permission z" So
SAID gentleman to US yesterday morning.
We learn from one of the said City Fathers,
that they are waiting for Report relative to
uniform grade OF streets throughout the CITY,
and as soon as that is made, the Commission.
ers willset themselves to work to see that the
streets are graded as they should be. This is
certainly desirable movement, and the soon
er carried out, the better.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

A Coon MEMoRY.-Some few DAYS since.
a keeper Of a provision store at the South end
sold piece Of meat to transient customer.
who, on some excuse or other, had the amount
charged instead Of paying the cash. The bill,
which amounted to fifty cents, was sent to the
purchaser, who stated he had a charge against
the provision man which would offset his claim.
and produced a bill against him for pair Of
gloves, valued at fifty cents, which purchase
was made t,centy-fro gears ago, in the town of
Cavendish, Vermont, where both parties then
resided. This bill of course was worth moth.
ing at this time, but the provision dealer con.
cluded that if the other had had the fifty cents
on his mind for twenty-five years it was time
the load was removed, and so allowed the
claim and squared accounts.-Bostom Chroni-
rz> -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

GRAIN FOR CHIcAGo.-The St. Louis Demo-
crat of the 9th says: sProduce is not arriving
from the Illinois is desirable. Chicago at pres
ent offers better prices than st. Louis for grain.
The Persia on her last trip, took to La Sale for
shipment by canal to Chicago $500 sacks of
wheat, part Of which she took on board here, land
part at Liverpool, On the Illinois,; and are in
formed that there yet 1000 sacks at points
on the Illinois destined for Chicago
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

THE BoATs.-The a. e. Mason, Flora and
Brazil from below, and the Globe from The Min
nesota river have arrived since our last re-
port. The Flora, belongs to the Dubuque
Packet Line and will run between that place
and St. Paul, hereafter. The GaIena left for
Galena, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The
Luella which was to have left for the Mime
sofa towns on Tuesday evening, did not get off
until yesterday. The Clarion left for the Min
neso:a river yesterday.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

New BUILDINGS IN UPPER TowN.-It is
lamentable fact that there are not half as many
new buildings gong pin the upper part Of
the city as in the lower, nor is business half as
brisk If property owners will take no inter-
est in these matters, they have no one to blame
but themselves. We learn that John R. IT.
vim contemplates the erection Of row Of stone
stores in St Anthony street, just above the
Drug Store of Wren & Croft. The prepare
tory Department Of the new College building
in the neighborhood of Rodney Parker's, has
ties have been thrown together, but with this
exception, every thing else in this part of the
city, is comparatively dead. Wake up gentle
men--there is no reason why all parts of St.
Paul should not grow alike.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

MISUNDERSTANDING there is
great deal of money in our city to be loaned,
still the "glt,ering bauble" commands two and
two and half per cent. Gentlemen in the
city who have money TO loan, are holding on in
order to get higher rates, but in this they will be
mistaken. From this year forward money will
command a less rate of interest than any pre-
vlous year, SO you who have money to loan,
loan it. Thousands and thousands of dollars
will be sent into this territory for investment
within three months from this time. Visitors
to our territory left yesterday, taking back with
them ''piles" that they could not put on, at ru-
inous rates the borrower. Again, we tell
you gentlemen shylocks, invest at one and one
and half per cent.---this is enough for money
---all it is worth.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

MORE ousEs..--Hundreds of voices ascend
every day---"give us more dwelling houses -
While in every part of the city new houses are
being erected, still there is great demand for
more. Houses rent well; an ordinary build
ing with light balloon frame, commands $l2
per month. More comfortable houses should
be reEted for this price. Logs are coming
down-lumber is plenty---so we earnestly wish
capitalists and others would "p,ch in" and
give US more houses!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

STAGE LINE FROM HASTINGS TO FARRIBAULT.-
1t gives us pleasure to announce, that line Of
stages will be put upon the route between Has
tngs and Farribault, Immediately. The proprie-
tors are II. II. & d. S. White, gentlemen who
understand their business, hailing from the good
old State of New Hamshire. The distance is 3S
miles and number of stages have already ar
rived. We wish the enterprise successful
career.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

OuR WEEKLY.--We are obliged to print
our Weekly edition on our Daily size for few
weeks; after which supply Of paper we have
ordered from the East will be on hand and we
shall then be annoyed no longer by the caprice
of others
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

Our HorELs.-Our public houses are crowded
with visitors. Both the Winslow and American
Houses are doing fair business, and we presume
the other houses are on the same road. Sue
cess to all of them. The new hotel is not vet
cOmpleted,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

JEwELRY, &c.-Greenleaf & ChappelI
have removed their Jewelry store to a room
in the building in St. Anthony street, near the
Post Office. 1t is fitted up in genuine city
style, stored full Of beautiful jewehy and kept
by courteous gentlemen. Ladies or others in
search Of Jewelry. will find this the place to
purchase it.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

The YORK STATE.-Ths boat made her appear
ance at our Lcvee yesterday morning. She is of
the Ohio river school of boats, and is said to be
700 tons. large amount of freight was on
board of her for St. Paul.
The Golden Era arrived yesterday afternoon.
She had 20 through passengers. The Minnesota
Belle also arrived yesterday afternoon direct from
St. Louis. But few passengers and a good sup
ply of freight.
The Globe, Time & Tide, Yeatman for the Min
nesota river, and the Golden Era, Minnesota Belle
and York State, for below were lying at our Lcvee
at O'Clock.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

UNANSWERED LETTERs.-We have a large num-
Der Of unanswered letters that have accumulated
on our table since our absence, some asking for
information respecting the Territory, and some on
private business. They shall all be attended to as
soon as we can gather our scattered thoughts.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17
FRIDAY. Nav

friday May lo.
THE Cry GovERNMENr.-Our columns
having been crowded with other matter, we
have neglected to notice the new City Govern
ment. From what we learn, all parties and
fractions Of parties had good time at the cleo
ton, but now that the battle is over and the
smoke cleared away, we can calmly view the
field and review the troops elected to preside
over the interests Of the People. The officers
are as follows:
Mayor-George L. Becker.
President Of the Council-Chares S. Cave
City Clerks. p. Cot,er
City Attorney. b. Brsbin.
City Comptroller--Geo. w. Armstrong.
City Surveyor-James A. Case.
Official Newspaper-Pioneer s. Democrat.
City Physician-Samuel Wiley.
Mr.. Becker's inaugural is a good document,
evincing ability and full knowledge of our
city affairs. We shall endeavor in future is
sue to lay it before our readers, as 1t is of a
class Of articles that will not spoil by keeping.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

The RwER.-Mrs. Sippi still continues high
and like any other old maid wears hoops in Or
der that she may be able to spread herself, which
for the past week or two she has most eff
fectually done. When the fashion Of hopping
ceases, then, like other maids, she will GO into
collapse and reach the limits allotted her by
nature. .
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

REAL EsTATE.-We refer our readers TO
the Real Estate column of William Brewster
Mr.. BIS experience in Real Estate matters en-
ables him to sell on excellent terms, and as he
is well posted in city and country property, we
advise those in search Of the valuable, to call
on him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

GA Galway paper says that since peace has
put an end to the call for soldiers. the efnirra-
ton from Ireland to America is beginning to grow
as great as ever. Crowds of these self-banisbing
or slaw-cxiled' wanderers proceeded BY train
to Liverpool.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

THIRD STREET.-The trade in this street
this year has increased thirty per cent. over
last. Wagons, drays. carriages and pedes-
TRANS push their way through it to other parts
of the city.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

UPWARD The property on the corner of
St. Anthony and Wabashaw streets, was offer.
ed to US in the fall of 1854, for S5,OOO-easy
payment. The same property now cannot be
bought for $4,000.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

The CAMPBELLs.--These unrivalled per.
senators of Negro singing and character con-
hnue TO draw crowded houses at the hall of the
Winslow House.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

NEws.---We have not devoted much atten-
ton to news since our return in fact, we have
found but little TO publish. Shall devote more
attention to this department in few days.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

Our STREErs.-We are indebted to some
energetic officers, we don't know who, for patch
ing up our streets. The bad place in St. An
thony street, just below our Office, has been
filled in, and we notice in other parts of the
city like improvements
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

THE LoGs.-The logs still continue to come
down. the saw mills are working night and day,
and carpenters are rioting in an abundance of
work. Buildings go up as if by magic; emf.
grants wend their way through our streets and
the very soil laughs at the prosperity visible on
all sides
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

THAT LAMP.-The Messrs. McCloud have
set an excellent example in placing on their
corner Lamp, which in times of darkness
sheds It's rays on the benighted traveller. Who
will initiate their example?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

GROCERIES, &c.-James Daley has opened
a store in Kinney's Block in Eagle street, near
the Winsow House. He has already on hand
fine stock Of Groceries, and is daily expect
ing an assortment Of teas, liquors, Sc. Call
and see him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

HoRRID We see it stated in the newspapers.
that Yankee has invented plague which kills
off all who do not paw the printer. For our-
selves, We do not place much reliance on the sto-
~, but lest it should be true, delinquent subscri
safe side.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

The BLAKLEYs.---A band Of singers BY
this name, are on their way, if not already in
St. Paul.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

GT We learn that the publication of the St.
Anthony Republican will be resumed in few
days, as soon as the material, which has been Or
dered ia receiyed
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

New PArERs.---Anotht new paper has been
started in this Territory, called the "Chatfield
Democrat" Published by J. s. Mckinney
Politics, Black Democracy. Another paper is
to be started at Hastings, to be called the Da-
kota Journal. ats to be found on the side of
Democracy" says its co-laborer, the Pioneer
BailIy s. Dow. publishers.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

ST. PErER.-We are glad to learn that this is
now one of the most thrifty towns on the Mime
sofa river. large number of good settlers are
locating there and erecting good stores and
dwellings. We have only one objection to St.
Peter--it is partly owned by Willis A. German.
Whether property will deprec;ate in consequence
thereof, is question for those interested to saw
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

RAnRoADs.--It is fact, that tickets for any
railroad in any part of the Unioo can be procur-
ed at the ticket Office of Capt. George in this
CITY.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

No Personal PROPERTY 1T should be borne in
mind, that according to the Sheriff of Ramsey
County, Willis A. German has no personal prop
erty which is attachabe. We make the fact pub
lie, because other parties may be situated as we
once were.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17
WEDNESDAY, May IA.

The first steamboat that Paul.
stern wheel boat, the vlrgnian-in May, 1923.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

EJ The boat brought mail yesterday,
but the papers are as dry as Contribution box
with nothing in it, and the bottom knocked out.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

es1 One or two Of Mrs. Sippi's hoops have
"gin eout." In a word, the river at this point
is falling.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

Day GooDs.--We stopped into Fonseca s.
Crawford's store yesterday, and observed that
it has been very much enlarged, and is being
filed with one Of the most extensive. and choice
selections Of goods we have ever seen. Call
and see them.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

NEWS FOR MiNNEsOTIANs.--E. b. Washburne.
from the Committee on Commerce. has renorted
a Bill IN the United States House of Representa-
tives. to provide for the survey of Root river in
the Territory of Minnesota, and appropriating
three thousand dollars to remove distractions in
that river, to be paid out of money in the treas
ury. Bill was read twice.
Another bill has been reported by Mr.. Wash
burne to provide for the survey of the Mississippi
from Fort Smelling to the falls of st. Anthony:
thence to Sank Rapids; and for the survey of
the Rock bar at the Little Falls of the Mnneso-
ia. The sum of $l4,l9o has been appropriated
for the purpose. Bill read twice. Mr.. Rice has
reported bill asking for survey of the Mime
sofa river. We shall try to publish these reports
Tomorrow
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

SMELLING HoUsE.---This quiet public house,
situated in a quiet street, has been recently
leased by Mr.. White, and from what we learn,
is giving good satisfaction. We take pleasure
in recnmmenGinr II
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

REMOVAL OF A LAND OFFIcE.-We learn that
the Red Wing Land Office has been removed to
Traverse des Sioux.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

81 The Pioneer & Democrat has been an
pointed the official organ of the city. ITO the
victors belong the spoiIs."
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

PIONEER GUARDs.---The Guards of this
city are fitting up an excellent armory or drill
room, in Marshall's building, Wabashaw street.
They are also procuring new dresses. Where's
Willis A. German?
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-05-17

THIRTY YEARS AGo.---The editor of the
Galena Advertiser is informed that thrifty years
ago the river at that place was ten fee, higher
than at present, and that five log houses graced
the landscape where now stands ..Od Town"
One OF the principal streets was then covered
over with under brush.