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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-06

the American Hotel, sixty Shares Ct the Protection
Building Fund Company's Stock. standing on the
Company's books in the names of M W., r., L w.
e. r. TOWNSEND, Secretary.
Sale conducted by }. A LANCASTER l. Son.
SHERIFF's sALE-.By virtue of sun
- dry Executions in my hands against J. r. 4 L.
L. Barnes, shall pose to public auction at the
Foundry lately occupied by the said Barnes on The
corner of 9th and Cary streets on MONDAY, the
9th day OF December 1856, the following property,
taken under the above Executions, to wit:
| Large Engine and Boiler
Slide Rear Logs
| Punching Machine
Vices and Benches
2 Cubsios and Cranes
All the Patterns used in the Foundry
Running Gear to Machine Shop
Smiths Tools embracing all generally used in q
Foundry
pair Pattern Balances
Screw Block
l Fancy Stove
Scrap Iron, &c.
TO which the attention of Foundry dealers and
ceg will be sold without reserve. Sale positively to
~ ''''''' ISAAC W. WALKER, D. s.,
de- tds For Thomas w. boswell IS. c. r.
CgRAAToH'ss, SALE NE SLAVES AND
public suction on FRIDAY, the 18th day of Decem.
her, 1856, at II O'Clock, if fair if not the next
fair day, at the late residence Of DR.. Andrew c. At.
kisson, decd, Of Hanover county, about miles
from Richmond, all the perishabls estate on said
farm, consisting of crop of Corn and Fodder Farm.
ing Utensils Horses, Mules, Hogs, Cows &C., and
all the Household and Kitchen Furniture; and Medl-
cal IibrarG.
Also, a likely Negro Woman and four children and
a Negro Man, who Is good farm hand. The farm
will also be rented out at the same time for the year.
1857.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash for the slaves; for the
periihable property, all sums under $50 cash. over
that sum months credit. for bonds with approved
security. JAMES r. RADCLIFFE,
de 1--dtl2D Curator of A. C. Atkisson.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS...AII per.
/ sons having claims against the estate of DR. An
drew C. Atkisson will present them duly authentoa-
ted to the undersigned TO- sst and all persons
ind bted to him, request Cd to make prompt pay
ment. JAMES r. RADCLIFFE,
Curator of the Estate of
de l--dt12D&t2awt1J A. c. Atkinson, decd.
A UCTION SALE.---I will sell without re-
"A serve in front of Johnston & Meals Commission
House. in Danvile, at the hour of IL O'Clock, NJ,
the oath December, 1856 the tact of land which
now reside, situated II miles from Danville, imme-
diately on the Plank road, containing So acres.
There is upon said land comfortable residence,
with all necessary outhouses, fine water, &c. Any
desiring to raise vegetables for market will find
the place we'll suited for that purpose. ana could
make profitable investment. Information will be
given to those corresponding With at this place.
Those wishing to view the premises will find me at
the store of Williamson Graves Johnston. The
terms will be made liberal. .-
no 2S-dts GEO. WILLIAMSON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-06

EIRk! FINE! FIRE.: 1 ne Magic
l. Spark Kindling Compositon-The Greatest Won
der Of the Age-For Kindling Fires "A great saving
usual amount of wood is required. One cake of it
will kinde three fires, costing but half cent u cake,
rs cents per gross (4 cakes) 1t the labor OF
preparing slivers of wood, and the annoyance from
litter and dirt usually attendant kinding fires
with shavnss Old newspapers can be sold for cent
apiece, which will purchase enough of the above to
ma o six fires.
Directions Clean all the ashes cut Of the stove or
CRATE, light the composition with match, lay it on
the put on the solid wood, and in few minutes
it will he ready for The hard cosl.
For ssle by DUVAL l. NORTON,
de- Druggists, 10th and Main sis.
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TRUSTEES AALE OF THE VALUA
L BILE REAL ESTATE CALLED "BUCKHILL
II 4 ~ n

NEAR TO MANCHESTER. virtue Of
deed of trust dated 22d November 1852 to the under
signed, Trustees, executed by Andrew ]. Kuhn, and
wife, to secure to Lawson Nunnally, executor of 10
money, and which deed truly recorded In Chestered
County Csurt-and In pursuance of deere proncunc-
ed at the late term Of the Circuit Court of Chester
field county, in the suit of Martin. trustee Kuhn,
ais" shall at tho request of the said scutor,
and under said decree, proceed so sell at public aus.
DAY the 9th December, 1856, If fair il not che next
fair day, that really valuable estate called BUCK
HILL" ON the Coal Pit turnpike, about half mile
above Manchester containing l47 acres or less
lent brick dwelling nearly new, together with the
usual out buildings.
The nesrness Of this place to Manchester and Rich
mond, and its handsome location, renders It peculiarly
valuable to person doing business In either Of these
cities.
TEaMs-One- fourth cash balance in three equal
annual payments, on the I'D November 1857, 1858,
and 1885, for bonds bearing interest with good sscu
rity, and title retained till the whole purchase mo-
ney is fully paid
noas-eotlDtds &C. McRAE. Trustees
Sale BY GopDIn 4 APPERsoN, Aucts.
Immediately after the shove sale, will b sold .
Lot fronting IS feet the north SIDE OF Nanchete
Turnpik :. running back hsndred snd fifty feet,
and il part of lot No. in the plaa Of Dayton
TERMs-Ous-third cash; balance at 4 and mont ..
for negotiable notes. interest added, secured by
ass GonDIN APPERsoN, Aucts.
GALE OF GROCkhl sTO r = AND
- DWELLING NEAR TO MANCHESrER.-
After the foregoing sale, will be sold the excellent
Grocery Store and Dwelling, on the Manchester
.urDphs recently occupied y M henry iS.ss
Terms at sale. GoDDiN 4 AfPERsON,
no8 Auctioneers.
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- MAS. e. LYON, I13 Main I00
street, up stairs. calls the attention ~
Of the city ladies' and visitors 70 the ~
w city, TO her Handsome and iashioas- .<S
hls eollectfoa OF PARlslAN HATS, ssitsbls ioT ths
present. ssssou Also, Gilt md Pearl ORNAMENT
and PLOWER1, for the HAIR. Heed Dresses. Ceps,
Hair Rrsids and rronfs and greet variety OF other
10 ods too numerous 10 mention, % I'D
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BY bfckiusou, Hill q Go.

.-Y. CARRIAGES The subscribeF
8S keeps Constantly on hand an assortment
IT, Of ROCkAWAYS, BuG6IES, SUI
KiEs and SPRING WAGONS, of his own manu-
.acture
Orders taken for every style of Carriage, which
will be executed promptly, Of the best matedsls
RErAlKiN0 dons neatly, and on liberal terms;
No IS franklin street, the place formerly occupied
by Jno, Hassn. o. A. FRANCIS
no H-5m
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a SELLING Off at COst.-.The undersixued
intending to make a change in their firm in their
store of this city, the list Of Janusry next respect
fully call tho attention of their customers and the
public IN general that they vl sell off at cost their
entire large, well made and well selected stock of
CLOTHING. Their stock comprises in part, heavy
Black Riding Over. Goats, and large assortment Of
other kinds; fine Fancy Silk Velvet Black Satin.
Fancy and Blk Silk, and Cloth and Cashmere Vests
good assortment of Black and Fancy Cashmere
Pants; Black Cloth Goats of all grades and Business
Coats OF all qusiiesi good assortment OF Servants
Ciothlns; Talmas aglans and a good selection of
GENFLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODSI
All they ask is a call and examine for yourselves
III. HEXTER & SONS, No. 90 Main Ct,
Next door TO Purcell, Ladd & Co.'s, Druggists
no2I-dlmt
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NOTICk...seyera pleasant rooms, with
Board, may be had at the Boarding House OF the
Misses MURRAY, ON Grace, between 5sh and 9Th
Streets they having concluded TO remain their pre-
sent residence few gentlemen can be sccomm0-
dated a. day bosrders. NO 22-ts
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e. Cioalks CiOnss! CIonks Laces
EMBsoipERIEs ac-Opening this day
Rich Velvet Clcaks
Cloth and Beaver Coaks and Talmas all colors
Entirely new style Cloth Circulars
Bay State aud Stella Sliawis
Black Lace Collars and Sets
Ladies' and Children's Zephyr Hoods, Nantes and
Scsrfs
Vaencias and Printed De Laines. new snd very
cheap. PRICE, BAYLY & WATKINS,
no 2a-lm Nearly opposite Exchange Bank.
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NEW GOODS CONSTANTLY OPENING.
no 28-lm THOS. r. PRICE l. CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-06

DLEACHED Il OlO ID = 200 cases as.
II sorted, compr sing the following styles, viz ::
Sd Unions Hope, Kent, Atlantic &c
78 Ocones, Granite State, Putnam, York Mills
Spring River, Reading, samoset, Wsverly Mills, &c
"a Cars River Hancock, Bancroft Pettiquaums-
cut Lousdale, Wauhoo Wsmsutts. Lynden, Impe-
rial. Extra Cumbe rlend New England, Manhattan,
Arctic Extra N. Y. Mills &c &c
100 cases and bales 81 to IA Sbeetings, from the
Pspperell Bates, Utica, Allendale and other ceie-
brated Mills.
nrces and viii! be sold at & smaller profit than the
actunI advance upon the goods since they were pur-
chased ss we DESTROYS to reduce our stock pror
to the ist January. IN
de hENI, rAINE ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-06

NTARBLE WORKS ..MILLER q WIN.
WI CENT, Dealers in Italian and American Mar.
hle, and Manufacturers of MONUMENTS TOMBS,
HEAD PIECES, FONTS, FURNITURE MAR
Main st.
We respectfully invite the attention o. these In
want to our stock on hand. which consists of as
large and veil finished an assortment as be found
at any establishment 10 the city.
MONUMENTS Of any size or design made to or
DIR at the lowe st New York Philadelphia prices.
Remember the place, and please give us a call, at
ter examining workmans ship and prices elsewhere.
no 25-3m
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NOTICE...At a meeting OF the board of
Directors of the Virginia Central Railroad Com
psny held in this city. October 18th, 1856, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted
''Thst from and after the LIST day of November
next, the Company will not pay anything for stock
killed outside of enclosures.
j. H. TIMEEREAKE,
dpnt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-12-06

NIOTICE TO TAX PAYERS .-Pnrsuant
~ to an Ordinance passed llth of Isnuary, 1929,
" i'll attend at the Collectors Ofee, In the City hs
from 18th to 3lst of December inclusive, 70 receive
The remaining half of Taxes from such persons a.
are entitled 10 deduction of 10 per cents by having
previously paid the first half in June last In accord
anee with said Ordinance. ,.ou %
NIB. twill be seen from the ABOVE, tnae .ne
Collector ia eouired attend at the ONCE from the
18th to Sst of this month, to receive taxes remain
ing due from June last; before The January tefn OF
the Hastings Court he is required By ordinhnce 70
advertise delinquent real estate to pc sofa Ior non
payment of taxes Persons who have not zone 20
viii see the necessity Of calling and paying the,f
taxes it will be Impossible for the Collector 70 es
on them before he adsertises.
de l. dim J. A HOBsoN, y. y. q.
A UCTION GOODS. AUCTION GOODe.'
IA Just received from auction. splendid ot OF ~
icoes which am selling ct Sd, worth l2lc per yard
lot Pisin Mouslain at .2Ac per ya'd; lot curtain
Muslin at St cts. per yd lot OF Bed Blankets very
cheap, and many other Goods, at
AUGUSTUS MAILERT's
dss No Al Main 1t
nK HICHARDsON,S Neuralgic Yiiis.--
IL This IL the preparation Of practising Virginia
physician and ID no YANKEE hunbug" II - sure
remedy for that most psinful Affection Neuralfis
Persons have now no excuse for suffering while this
medicine can BE- obtained Price VI per box For
sac by
7TIN SAFES 50 TIA safes In store and
i for sale shesp BY ,,o-
do 6-ts ALGA' HoHS'
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IL A. MORRIS, 81 Main ct.
Chsrie ca Dickens new book Little Doriit, with ~
Illustrations from designs BY Phiz and Cfuiks
{ 10Th ai25, paper Soc de o-ot
.sECAN NUTs.---New crop Texas Pecnn
Nuts, very large and nice, jusG received ana iof
by de s LOUIS J. BoSsIEOA.
AsrkAM REFINED CANDIES Of supe,
- nor quality, manufactured daily OF standard
flushed Sugars, for sale WHOLESALE and retail by
LOUIS J BOsSiEUX
dec No ln7 Main ct,
syUCk WBEAT.--5O bags Of pure Noun
- tain Euekwbeat Flour, for sale BY
ds6 J, FLY.
k'fnh CAAChEhs AND TUhPEDGs
Having on hand and receiving 209. 600 TorPedoes.
-" boxes Fire Crackers and fine assortment OF FIRE
A. ANTONPS,
"se Next door 10 Fxchsnse Bank
=. EktANTs Ca.UTHIN1i.--I nave now
IN store. lsrgs stock Of servants thing CON.
sing Coats. Psnts snd Vests, Flannel shirts sud
> 'ets Ali % which will be sSld u unusually iow
ees tor cash. Those In want VIII please elye me
60 early cali. sb ISIS j. D. GOODMAN,
de No Is Main street.
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- SGxD p STEAMER POCAHONTAs
Sz=zEGSssu,7-1S FOR BALTIMORE.
.cfsae4z.sna.zx3- Freight received to-day, GIRL
DAY,) and up to the hour of O'Clock 2. NJ, Satur-
day, the 9th inst.
Consgnses requested to send for their goods to-
day.
Shippers requested to send in the names of
their copsignees Saturday afternoon, their ship
ments will be consigned to order
ART LUDLAM & WATSON
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At So MAIN STREET.
E4NF,S Explorations to the Arctic Seas; 2vois.,
$500.
JUNIORS of Falconbridse, Illustrated; $l.25.
RtoLET or the Cross and Crown 90.
GfE O'Brians and OFlahertey's; 2vois, 200.
i 40 Lights; LOO.
PaUE and |, by Curtis; co.
KILLS. from the Rounta ain OF Life I:'o.
RIFLE Axe and Saddle Bags; LOO.
Forsa by THUS. ). STAhhL.
De 5-2tE
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

10y virtue Of an order issued out Of the County
0Court In and for the County of Scott, State OF
iowa, TO me directed, l will offer for sale at public
outcry, III front OF the Court House in the city OF
Davenport In said county on Saturday the ninth day
% February merit, ut one O'Clock r. N. Of said day,
the following property, 10 wit: The north east quar-
ter oftle south westquarter of ~section,e ighteen (is)
township eighty (50) north Of range four az east Of
the Sh principal meridian, in said County, contain
ing ~ acres, having running water and about two
acres OF timber land thereon, late property Of Luke
Martin, deceased. This Is u most desirable proper
Y, eligibly siutatea 2 aPlace o%fpublie business, on
Terms--One half In hand, remainder in one year
with interestat ten per cent. secured by Deed OF
trust, &c. JOHN HOIST.
nor children Of Luke Martin, deceased.
Davenport Jan lG 1866 dta
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

LEAF YEAR.-This being leap year we
understand that down east the ladies have
taken the matter into their own fair hands
and are escorting the gentlemen. Assn
ming their rights they are treating the
%sterner sex to all the sleighrides and balls.
The ancient customis as applicable to the la
dies Of the west, and we hope our fair read
ers will not be slow to enforce their priv
leges.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

BrrT.-There has been a still further de-
probation in the prices OF beef in New
Work, SO that If western drovers regulate
their rates by that market there should be a
corresponding cheapening Of cattle here
II. may be that such is the fact, but tLat it
ha. not yet extended to the retail trade, we
presume our fellow citizens need not be IN
formed.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

The LRcTURE.-It will be seen by the
notice that the next lecture, in the regular
Course, will be delivered by Mr.. TIL. GUER-
Rim, on tomorrow evening. This gentleman
was a member Of that National Assembly
which was overthrown by the celebrated
coup defat Of Louis Napoleon, and narrowly
escaped the death which beiell some of his
less fortunate companions. He has since
been a fellow exile with Victor Hugo, and
ike kossuth and other distingui shed ref
ugees he has been an actor in the scenes
Of which he speaks, and could preface hi
remarks with the words of H.neas to Queer
DIDO
IAN that | saw, aud part of which | was"
His subject. 1.-THE Philosophy Of the
French Revolutions" is n fruitful one, ant
we understand it is his practice to give
sketches of some Of the more prominen
personages whom it includes, of Napoleon
Louis Philippe, the present Emperor, La
MARITIME and Victor Hugo.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

A,vosr FATAL MIsTAKE.-A few days
AiDee a child in Rock Island was given a
oss Of laudanum instead of paregorlc.-
While respiration was almost suspended,
" child was revived by means If the gal
nc battery, which was used to set the
ssoirstory muscles in motion, and, says the
lax islander, the child is now in perfect
health.
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LINE! LINE
For Sale or Rent.

- FINHE subscriber ohers Tor sale or rent his es.
sessi tablishment, known as the Mississippi
JliG. House, on Front 81. The furniture, which IL
entirely new, and Of the most approved styles,
will be sole with the house. This establishment ID
situated In u favorite position, and has a full share OF
The public patronage. The building Is new built OF
orick, four storissln hight, and has been occupied on.
iy three lnonIhs. Terms made know m by application
10 the subscriber II the above mentioned House.
Jsn&-dlm II kREIM.
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Public Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that J. NJ. ID. BURROWS,
~ CmAs. LESLIE, lGhATius LANCER, WIN. WOOL
PARRY, J.. NJ. WIrHERwAn, ALfRED SANDERS, h. b..
WOODWARD, JAS. GAMBLE, Il ALDEN 1. MALLERy
have incorpo rated themselves in accordance with the
PROV sions of the Code OF Iowa, under tho title and
Nv the name of the eye Insurance Company
and have died L,eir articles Of incorporation in the
Recorders Office III Scott county in said State 81 Iowa.
The principal place oftransacting the business al the
Company is at the city of Davenport, in said County
and State.
The general nature of the business to be transacted
by said Company, is that OF Marine, Fire and Inland
Navigation Insurance, 10 he conducted on the mutual
plan. Any person applying tor Insurance may pay q
cash premium in addition TO a premium note; or q
definite sum In nleney to BIO fixed by the Company in
iuli for such Insurance., instead Ola premium note.-
An premium notes are liable to assessment for all
losses and expenses ofthe Conn any, whetherthes sam
arise out of losses or eN penses growing out OF IA cash
or premium note Insurance, and, shall be payable In
mart or the whole; at any time when the Company
shall require the same for the payment OF Losses and
such Incidental expenses as shall be necessary for
trausucting the business OF the company and for the
redemption and payment of Judgments obtained
against the company, and all notes, bills or bonds
The corporation.wi viii commence business on the 5th
day Of January, A. d. 1856 and will continue for
twenty yoars thereafter.
The capital stock Of the CoIa amy TO consist Of pre-.
MUM notes and cash premiums reed. aud such other
| capital as by consent OF the Board Of Directors, shall
have been added, and shall not exceed Five Hundred
Thousand dollars; but The CompaDy will commence
issuing Pelices with u capital Of Twenty Five Thou
| sand Dollars.
The affairs oil the company snail DC conducted bya
Board VI Directors, thirteen in number, TO be cleo
ted BY The members and stockholders; such ele ction
10 be holden on he Cd Monday in January of each
wear. lut the lncorporators above named constitute
| The nrst Board Of Directors, and shall hold their OH
ces until the end Monday In January, A. ID. 1857, and
| until the successors shall be elected.
The highest amount of Indebtedness to which the
| COMPANY will ut any time subject itself, Is Fifty
Thousand Dollars.
The private property ofthe members stockholders,
directors and corporalors OF the Company, which Is
| NOT Included in the Capital shall not be liable Tor
the corporate debts, beyond the amount which may 1o
due from each person respectively.
iau--ll
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COLD AGAlN.--Yesterday was another Sc
,erely cold day. At 7 o'clk. A. NJ. the mer
curry stood at 8 dogs. below zero. The sun
shone brightly during the day and accus-
toned to the cold weather, people did not
appear to regard it.
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FRESH ARRIVAL.

FRESH ARRIVAL.
LIQUIDS. new crop n. Orleans Sugar,
lU5" old
90 :. S. House and $. II syrup
IS ~ gal. kegs Belcher's Syrap
s. /" Golden" "
30 Sacks Rio Coffee,
3 boxes =" " Ground,
100 bbls. Winter Apples,
+" Burning Find,
10 boxes Star Candles,
3bbls. Tar,
10 IS Crushed, Powdered, Clarrd. and Loafsugar,
20 boxes Mould Candles,
IS " Palm, Rosin and Chemical Soap,
rs " Gronnd Spices, MuStav I'd and Chocolate,
I2 " Assorted Pickles,
25 | Chests and Boxes Tea,
Is bbls l. hIfbbls AIackerel and White Fish,
1900 rs Bank Cod Fish.
500 bushels Plastering Hair.
ALSO
Salt in Sacks and Bbls., Tobacco, Cheese, Nails,
Glass, and all tho articles in the Grocery line. OuI
stock IL entirely new, and selected with particular
regard 10 the quality Of the Articles. We warran,
ali the articles we sell, and as. we sell for cash We
will sell low. JIM. & BRO, ~.
Nov Cor. Cd + Perry SIS.
nRIED APPLES & PEACHES,
H. Green " " in store and for 81,
decI3 DALxELL 81 BRO"
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The HuTcHINsoNs.-This musical family,
who so highly entertained our citizens a few
weeks since, are now delighting the Gin
clnna,i people. The Times says that their
audiences are limited by the size Of the hall.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

/ rur GAzErTE.-We hope our readers
,u nat consider US egotistical If We give
Ism the contents Of letters received by a
!, ole m,il speaking favorably Of on paper.
arc samples of what the mail is con
49, so.io,sd please nnl si,93 fer Weekly
1 ~, 70 be continued to my address,"
I.ns,,s Irs;-I enclose you 1853 for my srresrags'
an. year in advance. see you i's'nd to en-.
Lrs your paper. v.la.ole articles arc in small mall
,.,.e paper, ii isthe soil and climate Of Iowa.
wish ysu success - 40
..v...y.. s. AD.:-Enslossd you will a"d ss'oo
.,-h,eh /, YOUR due aud two dollars are for your
.psr the cemlsg year, which you will please 'end On
80, In conclusion we wish you . happy new
H.. and hope you viii keep rolling Out the primer
20, have heretofore advocated.
'p s. We like the idea Of paying In advance,
-. -. have no. done so heretofore"
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LOCAL MATTERS.

/ orp OursIpE.-We trust u readers are
accustomed to glance over the outside
E,,mus of the Gazette; unless they do so
Ia will occasionally miss a column Of in
resting reading matter.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

IcE.-Large quantities of beautiful crys-
AL ice, sawed out in the form OF cubes, Is
taily being transferred from the surface oil
1he clear Mississippi to the ice houses oil
ssur fellow citizens, to be in readiness for
7be coming season.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

I ACCIDENT AT THE BRIDGE.-A German at
! ork on the bridge was badly bruised on
Monday by the falling OF a heavy piece OF
6mber on his back. His injury is by no
1mssna s~erious.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

PRAIsEwoRrHY.--The people ofFreeport,
illinois, which may be called a small place
when compared with Davenport, have vo-
ted TO appropriate $4ouo,oo, for providing
FIRE engines and apparatus. The people OF
Freeport, Illinois, deserve praise for their
public spirit and good sense in this p~articu-
lar, and we make a practice of publishing
all such facts for the benefit Of those who
arc interested in this kind of intelligence.