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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

PURaAToRY.-A gentleman, says the Louisville
Journal, who seems to be sincere inquirer after
truth, addresses to by letter, several questions
as TO the Roman Catholic purgatory. He wishes
to know how long time, according TO the Roman
Catholic teachings is absolutely necessary for get
ting out of purgatory poor sinner that Is burning
there. That, we take il, depe.aIs upon the amount
Of money that bis relatives and friends are willing
TO pay for his extrcation. II they we're to pay not
more than five dollars at time for him, he would
have TO stay in very long while. If they were
to pay hundred, he would get out great deal
sooner. II they should fork over a thousand, he
would come so quick out Of the fire into the cool
air that he would be very likely to take bad cold
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12
General Honston.

The following Geographic despatch was re-
ceived by gentleman in this city this morning
from Senator Houston:
CoviSoToN, Jan Ill am frozen up here. Tell
our friends to stand by their columns. will be
on as soon as / can.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

PAPER AND RAes.-There are In the United
States $50 paper mills in actual operation, having
5000 engines, and producing in the year 250, oo0
900 pounds of paper, which is worth, at ten cents
per pound, $25, 100000. To produce this quantity
Of paper 406, 900 900 pounds Of rags are required,
"a pounds OF rags being necessary to make one
pound OF paper. The value Of these rags, at four
cents per pound, Is Gle, 200, 900. s
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12
BLANK BOOKS.

TUsT received large lot of superior
- Blank Books, consisting of large Ledgers and
Day Books suitable for extensive business, which
we will sell low.
Notes, Composition Books, and Memorandum.
Diaries for 1855.
very superior quality Of Gold Pt ms just received
Cap Letter, Bath and Note Papers, at all prices.
Buff Envelopes from 90 cen is to per 1000
Perrys, Gifotts, and othersuperior Metallic Pens
GRAY a BALLANTYNE,
Book and Stationery Store,
ian l2-3t 49s, Seventh street.
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FOR RENT.

AzA A two-story and attic Frame House
WL with back building, containing eight rooms
situated on street, between Ninth and Tenth, No
sol. Apply ut 512, Eleventh street, 10
ian l2-8t* ID. KAUFMAN & SONS.
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5,56S,68l
$l4o,675,sS9
$l4o,Sss,7SS
29,22s,975
685,155
$85s,970
AS. 24R

HARD INDIA RUBBER.--A company has just been
organized in New Brunswick by number of the
citizens of that place, in connexion with others
from New York and Connecticut, for the purpose
of manufacturing what is termed Hard India Rub
ber 1t appears that Goodyear, in the course of
his experiments in vulcanizing rubber, has pro-
duced what is called hard rubber" or artificial
whalebone, which promises to supersede, for an al
most infinite number of uses, horn, bone, &c. 1t
is understood that the new company own three ex-
elusive rights for the United States, being for
canes buttons, and all kinds of fancy boxes, in
Guiding daguerreotype cases. They are expected
to go into operation in about thirty days, giving
employment to large number of persons, using
water power with large facilities.
II is said that the material out Of which the or
binary button is made is becoming scarce, and that
this hard rubber is much better than horn, and,
judging by the success of the comb, one may esti-
mate in degree tho extent of other branches.
The United States navy has adopted the button
and shaving boxes, because they Withstand more
pressure, and resist greater variations of climate,
which advantages are all important on shipboard.
Nc,odrk Advertiser.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

rEg- Rev. III. C. Dean, Chaplain of the
United States Senate is expected to preach at Ryand
Chapel corner of Maryland avenue and Tenth street,
Qsland) on tomorrow (Sabbath) evening, at
o'clock The public are invited to attend
IAN
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

10y Do you suffer from Catasrh s-Lose not
a day in procuring box OF Durnos celebrated Catarrh
SNUFF There Is doubt Of its efficacy.
jan 12-
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

rsy- The Right Rev. w. X. Whittingham,
Bishop of Maryland will administer the Rite OF Con-
firmation in Grace Church, the Rev. Mr.. Homead's)
tomorrow afternoon. Services to begin at haf-past
8 o'clock Jan 12--1t q.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

On Monday last an election was held IN Rich
mond county, Georgia, for county officers. The
whole American ticket was elected by triumph
ant majority. The following are the returns:
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

venison is extremely plenty throughout Mime
sofa Territory.
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Metropolitan Railroad Office,


ATTENTION, LADIES'
a GREAT opportunity Is now offered TO
"A ladies' of Washington and vicinity AZ STEvESss
Fancy and Trimming Store. Having ON hand large
lot Of old Lace Fronts Chemisettes, Collars, and
Sleeves, they will be sold at almost any price Tor
cash. Cali carly and secure bargains. Remember
the place r. G. STEVENS,
jan lot No. Is, Pennsylvania avenue.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12
THIRrY-FoURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
FRIDAY, January IL.
After our report closed,
Mr.. ZOLLIC0FFER put certain questions to
Mr.. RICHARDSON, and offered resolution to the
effect that all candidates for Office in this country
ought to avow their principles fully and frankly.
This resolution was adopted by vote OF loo
to 3S.
After which there was long and desultory de-
bate
The House adjourned at IL p. M.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

eaW- The Rev. Mr. Arthur, of London, and
Rev Dr. McClintock of New York, win deliver adj
dresses in Foundry M. E, Church, corner of Four
teenth and G streets, tomorrow (Sabbath) even
ing at o'clock, explanatory of the great object Of
Mr.. Arthurs visit TO this country.
ION,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

The Legislature of Minnesota convened on tho
18th ult
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

s4y-The Rev. William Arthur, of London,
of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, win
preach in the Hall of the House of Representatives
Of the United States on Sunday Morning, the 18th
instant at IL O'clock Jan Pit
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12

,Sy Dedication Services.--The new Church
Ediiice, on Thirteenth street between and streets,
will be dedicated ON Sunday next DR.. Fuller, of
Baltimore will preach at IL O'Clock in the morning,
DIR. Burrows at 8 o'clock in the afternoon and DR..
Teasdale the pastor at night.
The utmost pains will be taken to accommodate
those who may wish to attend the dedication SER
vices and all the friends of the enterprise, whether
citizens or strangers, are cordially invited.
ian 12-lt
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12
Commerce Of the United States.


partment at Washington, has compiled some val
liable tables relative to the commerce of the Uni
ted States. They comprise general statement OF
the aggregate and annual foreign commerce and
navigation from the lst of October, 1920, to the
3oth of June, 1854 together with statements OF
the commerce and navigation with the several for
eign countries during the same period. The de-
tails cover some ninety pages, and it is the inten
ton of the compiler, to offer them to the govern
ment. From one Of these tables it appears that
the annual foreign commerce and navigation for
the year ending September 80, 1854, was
Total exports $27S,24 ,064
Domestic exports 2b3, ,S7O
Foreign re-exported 1880 94
Imports $50 304, 1881
Bullion exported 41,2Sl ,604
Bullion imported 6,758,5S7
American tonnage entered 3,752,1l5
Foreign tonnage entered 2,l32,224
American tonnage cleared - 3,9ll,392
Foreign tonnage cleared 2,l07, 500
The commercial progress of the country since
1921, may be ascertaned by comparing the results
Of that year with those of 1854, as above. The
figures for 1921, are as follows:
Total exports $64,974,8S
Domestic 1851, 1874
Foreign, re-exported 81 ,302, 488
Imports 62,685,724
Bullion exported 49, lo,478,459
Bullion imported 8,064, 800
American tonnage entered 765,09S
Foreign do 1885
American tonnage cleared So4,947
Foreign do 83,O73
1t will thus be seen, that in 1921 our total ex-
ports amounted to $64, 1914, 1882, and in 1854 to
S27S, 24l, O64 also, that in 1921 our imports
amounted to S62,5s5,7 24, whereas, in 1854, they
amounted to 1904, b62, 3sl. These figures possess
especial interest at this time calculated to show
the deep stake which our citizens have in the inter-
ests Of commerce. In this connection, too, we sub
join the foreign commerce of the United States
with England for the year 1854:
Domestic exports $lS5,111 ,70S
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-12
The Senate did not sit to-day.

The House adjourned at - M.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

NARROW EscArE.-Wr learn from the
Moline Workman that on last Monday eve
i ing the roof Of John Deere's Plow Factory
]vas Get On fire by spark from one Of the
xhimneys. The alarm was almost immedi-
Alely given, and The flames extinguished be-
lore any injury Of consequence had been
Bone to the building. As Mr.. Deere has
Twice before suffered oss by FIRE, he ID in
1he hab,, OF keeping pals OF watcr stand
log 10 different purts of the building, and IL
3 most probably 70 that precaution that ne
fSes the preservation Of his establishment
D. Monday. The example il one worthy
j Imitation.
The Workman says if the hre had ae-
&uired any headway, it would have proved
DE most disastrous confagration that
Gould possibly happen in Moline. The
knd was blowing in such direction that
Bot only the Plow factory, but also the pa
Der mill Of s. w. Wheelock and other
Contiguous grist and saw mills would have
Seen destroyed. One doesn't like 10 ap-
Breach quite so nearly SO disastrous ca.
unity, but there is kind of pleasure in con-
mplstng a narrow escape, and we pre-
&me 1t has been experienced by our friends
a Moline
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

CoMrAcrs.--The resolution recently Of
tered by Mr. Kennel, one of the Missouri
Representatives in Congress. and which
we published in yesterdays paper. states
tina, our bridge is such an obstruction TO
the navigation Of the river cas- to conflict
with the provisions OF the ordinance OF 1887
and the compact made with Mississippi and
other States guaraRtying that said river
shall be a common highway and forever
free"
Indeed 1t isl pretty time TO be talking
about compscls and ordinances. We were
Expecting tina, some Brooks or Keitt wonid
Jrelty soon move repeal CT the ordinance
Of 1887. According to Douglas, the Mis-
sour compromise was "cancnized in the
hearts OF the American people, and had an
origin akin TO that OF the Constitution
Enef,' yet that was repealed. But, for
sooth, compact made with Mississippi
smu,t be something still more sacred.
But we aPprehend that Mr.. Kennel and
bother opponents might as well make them
Selves easy as soon as possible, The Su-
spreme Court has decided in favor of the
bridge, and powerful 80 the pro.slavery in
}fuenee may be, we hardly think il can make
hhst Court stGltify itself by denying It's own
4eeord
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

A GRAND FrsuRE.--in a discourse on
THE religious aspect Of the sea-" By Rev.
E. H. Chaplin, he refers TO vessels lost on
the ocean last winter, as ollows:
aWhere are tlieyi Do they still float
shattered and beaten from their desired
haven Or are they anchored in some
calm and sunny port Or are they enclosed
in icy walls, that shall thicken around them
and build abyyet them with wonderous archi-
lecture, whitening in the snow storm and
flashing in the SUP, magnificent ssrcophi-
gus, that will wander with them from lati-
tude TO latitude, and open ito crystal floor ar
las, to LEI them drop, amid pearls, and coral,
and rainbow tapestry, in some chamber Of
the deep"
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

A SoKc FoR SrRtSo.-There IS no pref
tier soug vi Spring than that VI Solomon,
which Is worth publishing rs often a. WIG
ter departs and spring with her SUNSHINE
smiles aud drspery ot-greea apPears-"Lo,
the winter Is past the rain Is over ard gonei
the fowsrs appear on the earth; The time
Of the singing oi birds is come, and thr voice
Of the turtle !. heard in the land; the tg
tree putteth forth her green fg-,. and The
vines OF the tender grape give good
nmell.n
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06
j. j. MANN G SONS
PATENT REAPER AND MOWER!

TIME subscribers manufacturing large mum bero
these valuable grain and labor saving Machines for the
harvest Of 1850 with many valuable Improvements which
experience has suggested making il the most desirable
combined Reaper and Mower in use, being Of lighter
drat and less difficult 10 manage
The patent revolving canvass platform upon which The
grain falls and Is carried the side OF the machine Do
hosting il in tho coaeavo the greatest invention Of the
age or saving the grain after it is cut without waste and
leaving il in compact bundles of uniform size challenges
the admiration Vi all that witness its operation.
Price Of four-horse combined Machine $3.50, Reaper
$3.50 Mower 500. half cash delivery, balance in six
months freight added. Fer certificates and recommends
tions see pamphlets.
HASKELL, BURKEE ALpRIDGE,
MAY l6 dwtf Michigan lity, Ind.
For sale by NOURsE, ylELE CO, Agents; n. W
rorcer 81 Rock Island Z Front Streets, Davenport.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

WrrKLy GAzETTE.--The Gazette on
mammoth sheet containing all the local,
State and other news published in the daily
d,riug the last week, can be had a, the
counting room enyeloped for mailing
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06
Gazette Enlargement.

We present our readers this morning with
the DAILY GAZETTE in an enlarged form.
Bv extending the length Of our columns we
are enabled TO command between four and
Eve columns Of additional space, or more
than we should have done by adding another
column to each page. The Daily and
Weekly Gszettes are now the largest in
The State. No better evidence of the pros
psri,y and business Of Davenport can be
furnished, than that mifrored IN the size nd
business aspect Of the Gazette, Subscribe
for il, send it to your friends and let those
eastern savans see and Judge for them
,,lyes, whether Davenport ia located in a
thiuly settled, ague-shaken neck Of vest
.rn wilds; or in the richest valley in the
world, on one oil it's broadcast rivers, spanned
by the most stupendous bridge, on the long
eat railroad ever constructed.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

tbs Bully BRooKs.-We learn from
private letter that on the evening OF the
asa, Brooks approached Mr.. Chaffee, Of
Mass., at Wizards Hotel, and threatened
to whip him on suspicion Of his having de.
)nounced his conduct; that he said he want
ed to whip few more of The Massachu-
sets men; and that Chaffee replied, "if
that is your purpose you may as well be-
gin on me,--and it is no matter whether !
said anything of you or not" To which
Brooks is reported 10 have answered, mo
DIN you, you can go along"
Il must be pleasant to Northern men TO
be thus Systematically insulted and brow
beaten. There are some among them,
however, whom these Pro-Slavery builies
are careful to avoid.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

We notice that the St. Louis Republican
has revamped and sent out by telegraph, ito
cock-and.b bull story about the murder Of
eight >pro-slavery men. 1t now has them
cut up into mince- meat. The Republican
is most efficient in doing the dirty work Of
the rufhans-work that il would have scorn-
ed to do in the Lifetime of the lamented
Chambers. 8xk
The tactics now is TO lie down the Free.
State men of Kansas abroad, and shoot
,hem down at home We notice that the
few pensioned slavery papers at the North
are busiy engaged at the former business
! while their co. adjutors are at work WIN the
| revolver and rifle in kapsas.-C"'cdgo
! Democrat,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06
An Incident.

The wife OF Gov. Robinson on her re-
turn to Kansas 10 meet her husband, stop
ned al Bloomington on tho day Of the great
Convention Knowing her destitute cir
cumstauces since the government Ager-
mes sacked and burned her house, he Chi
cago delegates made up purse Of $500
and present il 10 her as a token Of esteem
and sympathy Tor herself nnd her gallant
husband in ,tcir present sore persecution.
On her way to Alton on the Friday mora.
ing lrau, the passengers made up . purse
OF Sl0l In gold and presented it 70 her -
The brave little woman shed tears Of graf
itude She rem lrked that the people OF IL
linois had.big hearts, and hoped that God
would crown wifh success thcir etiorts 10
succor and 10 save their suffering brethren
in Kansas from destruction and eNiermina-
ton - Chicago Tribune.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06
The Alabsmians Routsa in Kansas The Invss-

The Alabsmians houte1 in Kansas The hives.
tiga,irg Committee s4aas
ST.. LOUIS, Jprs 4.H--A letter in the
Democrat, dated Topeka 18th. says: Forty
FIVE U S. Gragooas are stationed at that
place, and 100 at Lawrence
II is reported saat party Of Buford's
men, encamped rear Osaw atomic, had
committed many depredations upon the
property of the squatters, who, becoming
ehraged, made an attack upon the camp,
killing five and driving the remainder into
the Missouri. E& b-a 556se core.
,Pro-slavery men who were Unidentified
with the troubles in Kansas, have been
waited upon by committee and ordered to
pack and move to Missouri instanter. Many
femiiea had complied with the demand The
creates. excitement prevails in that portion
ofKaasas. Gov. Shannon has sent a de-
tachplopl Of dragons there to pres erve
order
Tie Investigating Committee adjourned
irom Leuvenworth to Westport the 3lst ult
They will leave for Washington about the
10Th inst.
A letter IN the Republican, dated Baptiste
Paola Goth, says: Thirteen persons impli-
Gated in the murder of pro-slavery men at
Hickory Creek have been arrested. Report
says the murderers are fortified in a cave
on the Mauas des Ciques, and elsewhere
The leader of the band is named Brown, and
two of his suns are under arrest. One feins
insanity. One hundred Kansas militia and
fifteen U S, dragoons assembled to catch
the the murderers. @ a&G
Gov Price has ordered an election to be
held on the first Monday in August, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Hon. John q. Miller.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

A Republican Senator Elected in Connsctieut
New Haven, June 4.-The House Of
Repre- sc natives to-day elected James Dix
on, American aud II Republican, U. s. Sena-
tor The vote stood Dixon lis, Toucy
i0i, scattering Z. Chas. McCurdy was
elected Judge ofshe Supreme Count.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

A DlsrURBAKcE.-We understand that a
e,urbance occurred yesterday at The cor
(r of Rock Island and Second sts., caused
Mr.. Pease, the baker, maitreating II
Bile girl. We know not to what extent
injure her, but learn that last evening
kre were Two warrants out for him
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06
The Erie Canal ALI Right.

Buffalo, June 4.-The cunaiis all right;
frs boat from Albany arrived early this
morning; others are rapidly coming. Ca
nal frsigh,s active al Az on corn to Alba
ma and Troy, II to New York. Wheat
2i@22. New York market declined
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

LARGE CRowp.-The crowd at the circus
} Wednesday evening was fairly amazing,
pd was without doubt The largest assem-
nge tina, ever before gathered together in
ayenport. "Wait for North's Circus"
not seem to have been put on the hand
lls in vain. We imagine that North will
hrk down Davenport as one of the star
wns in lows. People will go to circuses'
ID when they are conducted as decorously
the one in question, they might 60 to
)uch worse placer.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06
LAND WARRANTS,
ENoR .&ieby
L FEB. ~. CHUBB, BRO, BARROW e. co
PATENT ROOFING.


Il ENFLEsiBS and builders in general will do
1--WE to stop and calculate if IL 10 not for their
best Aterests before their contracts for Shin
gle fin other roofing and inquire ints TO the
ptopr tics and merits of Vests Patent Gaivanie
c GnsaG for covering houses, as the subscribers
shoy BY incoRte sabse proc that II 10 not only the
beat bathe most durable ana cheap pest Fire and Wa
ter Proof mat rial ever invented, as have seen
It's good qualities tested ia every change of weather
through the past year, and give the best refer
ences Of high station and good char acts r in
Wv Eerk, Ohio and other STATES, VINO are living
and can Dc referred TO by letter or personally.
MossTs. Wells Il Go. are now prepared 70 execute
any orders for roofing they may be favored with and
having covered Two small buildings on Brady near
Film street, those interested examine them for
their saiisas tom also building or I've In Rock
Island City, All orders will be faithfully attended
aud flashed quicker than any other rsofing.
The SUBSCRIBERS are ready TO sell the right to use
the above cement in any county or township in the
State Of Iowa very favorable terms and any per
SOU wishing 70 engage In easy and profitable bust.
ness, requiring but small capital viii find sure
and lucrative employment.
\. u. The public are cautioned against imposi-
tons, there are men IL several Of the river eoun
ties offering article got us for the express purpose
OF initiating the above composition. Remember
ihere is none genuine but Vests Patent GaiyanIc
Cement. WM. WELLS h CO.,
81 stoty Of Commercial Building, corner Of Brady
and Second Sts. Davenport May 81 dwtf
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

REPUBLICAN, MErrisc.-Don't forget the
adjourned meeting this evening at The Court
House. Agsntlsman from Kansas, we un-
d.r.tand, is to pc present aad address the
assembly. Let every man who loves his
country, turn out and acquaint himself
more fully with the lawess proceedings
tina, have so recently transpred in Kansas,
under the sanction Of the Federal Govern
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

Boston, June 4-The Canada sailed at
noon with 80 PASSENGERS and $4,000 in
specie. Ex-Minister Champion and the
three distinguished British Gonsuis were
among the passengers.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-06-06

&c EN-. LAsE.-As this gentleman did not
I've Chicago at the time he anticipated
y telegraphed him last evening 10 endeaV'
TO be here tonight and address the re-
blicans at the Court House. 1t 10 very
)sobab!s If not detained by sickness, that
e viii be at the meeting o.night.