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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13

Gentleman's Furnis hing
50 M O @ Z:
1--WE subscriber having opened store for the
j creinStue sain OF
Gents Furnishing Goods,
inyi''s ~ attention % I'll those that VIII good and
desirable eosI, 10 give h.ms tal - b. Is Constant
ly rec living The lAi.st ycs from
NEW YORK..
he would At He attention Of those vis.ns so.d
a'ii we'll
= hfr IS.
try his he warrants them to give satissctsee
GILL .d.sD SEE TLHE.M'
Rrady street. une door b-low Third street
Davenport, Oct. 22-dtf
&. #. knapp.
Merchant Tailor.
no. 3 LECLAlRE ROW.
tn pleasure to inform his friends that he hes
IL On Land fun assortment, Of Tailor Goods for
y n'l.m'n's Garments. consistinsof
French Beaver Cloths, French Black,
Blue and Brown BreadcIoths.
French Black aDd Ga1cy
CkSSlMERES = D0keKlNS,
Together with beautiful sssortsusnt Of
Rich Fancy VHelUess HseA
Rich Silk Vestssegs.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Gentlemen's hne white Shirts. SIX, Aerins and
Wool Under Shirts and Drawers, black end Iapey
Crsvsts, stocks. Neck Ties, Pocket ussdserchisss
and susp~nders, Hosiery, Dc; ell Of whrh b orr.
for sale Al reasonable prices d No L~Cleire Nv
Davenport. Iowa. Oct. lo-Au
Removal!
CRADLES Mair-Dressing I SAaviDe
- "A Il q . ~
WILL be removed to-day. 70 newly aittsd nsuu
W under the Lc Claire House, where b vii ev,
be found In readiness 70 serve his nuasrous custom
Perfunery! Ferfhnery!
CONSTANTLY on hand the iarwrst ssoct Of Per.
! ~ umesy, Coiognes, Extrsita, washes; also POm.
sda-, aestorat,ves, Dyes &c. 0RABDk's sssssisl
TricanalIksn 1 Ilalr Dye
always on ha" a,so Hair. Fissh. and TOoih DrusLsl
CIGARS, Ac. u. I. okAAnx
arsIdtf
Last Caaace
0NHERR will b. one more, and the last. distriba
L tion Of Lots BY the Union sstsisssset Con.
parry 70 take place II York 10 nv days, NJ Id
in 0,oe City. \. 7. Any persens Wishing 70 purchas
can do SO by calling on SAMUEL CAIiRH,
| corner Of Second and Rock lizard sts.
nrPrioe oSS. Oct, I1dt1
Wagon Tor Sale.
| A FIRsrRsse Farm wagon for sais'oa time By
"A oct 3fst e C. RAn1
FNrasscs.ss Mead Q500T1e5'l
Iowa Agricultural Depel,
CORNER % n0CK Inland AND YkOHf an
NOUkSE 4 vlRLE, Propristoss.
/ HNyO for 0A10
\ 1hreshin0 1echiuss for ~ oad kYs-1
:, Geise NM Portable Ssv AHls snA Ossn oAal,1sl
!, saArtea 10 q. re Power.
Agricultural Hoilsrs. essar MINI, Chsses gsssasl
Corn Cru hers = =
Meat o. .srs, Assassr Stugssa, 0psAas - apsNsa
! fgs-, Hay .nA Dung ts.ba.
Wsg rs, CsrdeA aad hAntesd Wheel1asVova q
RenarA1 ah ifaSlrm pts rsoulexd b. eosmoeo.
i 0ssss, W. 'sbls md y5se-e uss1s.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13

= W1&D8B y q,
passntsn - nasueactursrs a ~ INST Hire Proof
0ote IN the weird!
IN order 70 suppy The lncrcasinR asmand for tAsis
i WORLD kEk0WNED SAFE, have opsasd .
neeaGA 0spet N ChiceGp, - Wslls b., where they
N ~ eoaslsnt s1Ssay q 1sv York Psicss, "a.
diao 6s6AA
LtooeDor0 0n0 OOoobeso 00tso,
ns6s u ierdss vtiA pswdse proof lecks. - Al
eafes onA1s hy then vePsAntra eroo sroM do0enaos.
st4t63N q. puunS0N.
oct 0-eoml ADsot. 10 Vells It,. ohicaGo.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13

fH A venerable old gentleman
was found few nights since by the
Philadelphia police busiIy engaged try
ing to fit night key in knot hole
Of board teuce. lie was taken 70
the watch house, here i, was discov-
cred tina, he had imagined himself at
his own III, nsion, ard Wa, trying to
get III. lie was fined tor ilis mistake.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13

HATS AND Boors.-Pennsylvsnis
has covered herself with glory and the
Democracy with hats and boots.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13

Il 10 ,mpusslbls TO svs the details Of THE muoin-
oant snssrprise In this short advertisement and ve
therefore refer the reader TO circ,Iass or t. the
may b. had BY writing TO j. ,. Blair, publisher Of
Journal Of Ronsnee, chcaso, or New fork-or may
,: seen 2. q. oaes Of name Of pager in whkA this
rRRNs.-Vsr one year q. %; for uooths, q %;
foy three moots, ol.0o Every subscriber will TT one
premium inasdlately, and perhaps another In tbs
Gonshly yuhlies Dlstribustcn.
y. D. - sure = esad 70 the once 10 Cbieskc
esr . specimen oopy q the paper.
October 11-don
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13
Nagni6ent Enterprise.

10000 SUBSCRiBERS IN ONE YEAR
10000 TO ~ OBTAINED IN SIX MONTHS | !!
o. 600 TO BIZ GIVEN IN NiUMSii
&S0,gu0 TO IN OWEN IN SIX MONTHs!ii
~ und riak. IN exrSor'ii,iAry task. that VI Oh
w tanning 10000 Subscribers In 81 months. aud
We use the following extraordinary means to aeo. M
pllsh our purpose
Let We made tho very LARGEST snd BEsT Illus
tratsd Family Paper Of the cosnty, and sell 81 The
LOWEST price.
81 Ne ADOPT system Of premiums, that NEVER
IS bsen 8oUALLED and cannot be parsed In lib
crafty, for the that We shall give sum oaus
20 the whole procseds u tbs paper for six months
via oSO.OOo. The most Of the sum viii b given "
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13
Ssw Gosds! New Gssds!!
EDW ARD ALDEN,


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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13

Fine Thread ..nd Ma lese s.ds-
iMgS.
"a h.'' 3 = - Lars ), sod .a, -,
w toc. ~
I.N'fN
br .e..,v this pia,-. -5fIll.'i * ST. -,,.i5 ,
pro ., 1 he o--t AID mosi f.ston-t. max.
- 'ss- rrsS- rAsluin. teul
WADsWor1H :,
".1iS-df Opposite L. Clair House
LACE CURTAINS.
'IfHE richest, hsndnIvsest, Rud mo- .ylr nsit
Il goods ia the place. Any on. wisilng something
SUPERIOR ia tbs wav OF very Pine Cur ain car o.;
them al WADSW0ETH'S.
octl3-ff opp lie Claire House.
Rich ALI. Wool. DELAINES
CNleMtiM PlNt<is.
GONE Of the richest goods In the plac, Of the
- above kinds are ~ be found
wADSwORTS,
octIi-.'t s. c,nd street.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13
LUMBERi LUMBER I!

The subscribers would respectfully iu form the
] builders Of Davenport and the public generally
that they keep constantly on hsr at their Plating
MIL in Rock Island, corner Of Rock River and wash.
ington Streets Seasoned Flooring md SIDING and all
kinds Of finishing lumber Of the b. 81 quality Cal
and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere
J. 4. BIDDISON co
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-11-13

and much better sricle than many merchant, can
purchase for the same money Our assortment Of
liner shawls Is unsurpassed in quslity RI hness OF
color, and heautiful designs, while the prices ARE
very low. We have some Of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-11
Will the Republican press Please copy
TO THE CITIZENS oFIowA.

Believing that large majority Of the citizens of
Iowa are opposed to the political principles Of the
present Administration, and to the Introduction OF
slavery into territory free and also that made
free By the Compromise If 1920; and that the par
y styling itself the Democratic Party. are striy
ing TO make slavery great national institution con
trary TO the principles laid down in the Declaration
Of Indep ndence and the Constitution, as laugh, by
the Fathers Of the Republic We would call upon ali
such free citizens to meet in Convention, at Iowa
City, the 22d day Of February for the purpose Of
organizing Republican Party, to make common
cause With similar party already formed in several
If the other States If the Union
January 8, 1856. MANY Clrlzrxs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-11
Telegraphic News.


New YORK, Feb. IA letter in the Tri-
bnne from Florida, dated Fort Myers, JAN
10, says an express just arrived from Fort
Deyrend, with news of another out break
party OF wood cutie consisting Of a cor
poral and five men were fired at By 20 In
dams 2miles from the post. One man only
escaped--he slightly wounded.
The rest were massacred, and twelve mules
killed. Lieut.. Larned directly went in search
Of the savages, but though he secured the
country around, not sign or trace of them
could be fonnd.
NEW YORK, Feb. THE Heralds Wash
ington correspondent telegraphs: Letters
received by the Arabia's mails at the State
department, with reference to our foreign re-
latlons, indicate an amicable tendency
Nothing definite, however, has been deter
mined on, and will not be until the dispatch
es sent out by our government have been re-
celved and action taken thereon by the Eng
lish Government.
Howell Cobb and James l.. Orr left here
yesterday for New Hampshire. They propose
stamping that State.
A telegraph dispatch just received from
Austin, Texas, says the Texas debt bill has
passed.
The Tribune's correspondent telegraphs
vi. bucHdHhu icoeoi uy VIC hlaDid repre-
sents the state of feeling in the British min
istry very sensitive on our relations. He had
received the request for Mr.. Champions re-
call fourteen hours before the sailing Of the
steamer, but had not presented it up to that
time. Consequently, no intelligence is re-
ceived Of it's effects. Mr.. Buchanan was in
formed. however, that a pos tive demand was
dispatched on the probable course here on
enlisrpants and had doubtless sounded ord
Clarendon.
Mr.. Il thinks there is reasonable grounds
for expecting peace on the propositions pre-
sented to Russia, but our other Ministers do
not express the same confidence or hope
The present plan is regarded by them as a
means of preparation by Russia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-11
For the Gate City
Thern o meters.

MEssRs. EDITORS Your correspondent
from Denmark regards the test given of
thermometers in your paper over my initials
as erroneous. This may be, but we think not
Certainly he has not shown that it is. The
point is this: Having ascertaned the freez-
ing and the boiling points, and divided the
distance between these into $50 eqi- distant
spaces, the question is,-how to find the
zero point. | stated that it was exactly 80
Of these spaces below the freezing point
lie correctly says this calculation is on the
supposition that the tube is uniform in it's
cahbre. Certainly it is, for no man could
understand that meant to say it made no
difference whether the calibre were uniform,
or had contractions or expansions in it, or
cavities along its passage. Admitting this
uniformity, my statement was correct, accor-
ding TO all the books. Nor will sc. So in
which initials we recognize personal friend,
dispute it. We shall as soon suspect him
guilty Of supporting pro slavery candidate
for President, as Of doing that. Put per-
haps nv article uds liable to the inference
that every tube is uniform in the size of its
cavity. On this account we feel obliged to
sc. 81 for what he has written. 1t viii as
sist ia calling attention TO an item Of infor-
nation, and serve as caution TO those who
shall wish to purchase SO valuable an instru-
rnent, and lead them to obtan those which
are correct. This is one end we nave had
and still have in view.
But il may be &C. s. places too much
confidence in the articles to which he refers.
The article IN the Americana was written
nearly thirty years ago, and the method it
gives for grading scale for an irregular
tube, is prolix, complex, and cumbersome
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To the republicans Of the United

In accordance with what appears TO be the gener-
eral desire of the Republican party and NJ the sug
gestion Of large portion of the Republican press
the undersigned Chairmen of the State Republican
Committees Of Maine Vermont, Massachusetts
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana
and Wisconsin, hereby invite the Republicans Of the
Union TO meet in informal Convention at Pitts
burgh the I'D February, 1856 for the purpose Of
perfecting the National Organization, and proyid-
ing for National Delegate Convention Of the Re
Publican party, at some subsequent day, TO noni-
nate candidates for the Presidency and Vice Press
dency, 70 be supported Mt the election in November
1886
A. p STONE, Of Ohio DAVID WILMOT, of Pa
il. GOODRICH of Mass i. BRAINARD Of VT
WILLIAM A. WHITE, Of Wis
WIN the r. null icaI nrnss PLEASE nnnN
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Republican County Convention.

D.. ali
tsuAh' 10 cali large number OF peo-
NE from all the TOWNS in thu County oF 90
laVorapIe ~ the organization ~ hepubi-
can party, convened al Charleston. on the
a,
stu INST
On motion of Juige Viele Soroxox RFrK-
LEY, Esq, OF M0ntrose, was called TO the
chair and GAorra Chedd NJ Denmark and
=. n briggs, IT., 81 heoEuk, appointed SEQ
returies.
on mouon, a committee OF I'VE was APP
no;nta3 20 n-aso,, . asr1,,,;ora G. ~ -
rorrauon OF IN convention. Tue commit
tee consis+ad of n N;us II p-;c
- - ~ 'ee >
Jf's y. q. Saedde Amos townsend, and ----
Burt
-
4 ne committee reported the following Res
olntions
thltol oy common resolve to MAINTAIN Right
against Wrong. aud believing in thu determination
Of Y4rtu4u4 !l ! t.4t.. t.. susta4n instc
Ne declare
/. That Governments arc instituted among men to
secure The mali nab. rghs Of Life Liberty and th,
Pursuit u Happfsss Id the equality Of civil priv
var.bir 49, Y@ "1'e ""N
? That the ,nfssion of tbs pe,,ubIt.a, -
maintain the Liberties Of the Proult the Slyeri.,-
" Il thu states and the p rn.tpitv 80 tb Its'
g That the FEDERAL Government being am. 80 ~
tied powers derived wholly from the ten.,,',,iT
It's agents snol,ld constrra ma. 10. 'i"'',
nayer 4xerc,.~ l,,htfnl ~ anu
pellent ana dasvas.n. A"oA
A. That II M n4ai,, T. q rs,,,; an :,
riei OUT tia pl~sl 60, {, 10y YER chr !.
Of an rsnonsh.Ity fo lese i'seIi
winch r. nnh nan -, ,,,.ist. 4, - - t''a'eFy'
Thai - p- : -. -, :. -.
policy ami the nrlner a., VIII -, 'IiA'ea ms
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-11
FIRE FIRE, FIRE,

DOLICIEs Of Insurance issued at fair rates in
following sound Offices
Star Insurance Co., New York.
Commercial Insurance Co., st. Louis
Elna Insurance Co., Hartford.
Mound City Insurance>Co., St. Louis
Hartford Fire Insurance Co., Hartford
Dwellings insured for term Of years at extre
ly low rates. All information given and surv
made 10y W. w. BELkNAP, Agent.
Office corner Main and Second ST
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-11
MEDICAL. NOTICE.
Keokuk Gymnasium.


yIHHE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully an
4 nounce to the citizens of heokuk, that he has
opened his rooms for the reception Of gentlemen.
Suitable and ample pr parations have been made
to preserve and promote the health, yigor and
tai elasticity of all who may desire to participate in
the manly exercises and healthy sports Of gymnas-
tics Pure air and cold water, judiciously used IN
the manner prescribed BY him, cannot fail to make
the most weakly healthy, strong and robust.
bourne = Block, Main street in the 4th story. En-
trance from the Of the building.
declsdtf o. MANCHESTER.
OOn BOXES Glassware and Window Glass at
LOU REYNOLDS Drug Store.
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dEo. SHEDD.
}. K. BRIGGs, JR. 'eose'arie''
Republican County Convention.

Neattended this Convention last Saturday,
ana were gratihed at the number present
ana the spirit exhibited. 1t is said to have
been the largest political County Convention
ever assembled in Lee County. A more sub
stantial, intelligent, and influential body of
men, we never saw together on similar oc-
cason, nor body Of men actuAted by bet
ter and frmer spirit. They comprised men
OF all parties, who felt ready and anxious to
leave all previous and minor issues in the
background, and unite III one common effort.
The platform, which was adopted by accla-
nation and with enthusiasm, We believe ex-
pressed their deliberate collective sense. The
business was promptly and tremendously
transacted, and after brief but pertinent
and earnest speech from the chairman. the
convention adjourned, feeling that a good
days work had been done.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-11
NOTICE.

4 copartnership heretofore existing between the
"A undersigned, in the Boot and Shoe Jobbing bus
mess, in the city Of keokuk, under the style of
Thompson stevens, il dis. olved by mutual consent.
The business will be continued ut the old stand, by
William + Thompson, who will attend to the settle
and collection If ali debts for aga 1t the late
firm w. +. THOMPSON,
Keokuk. Feb. 4th, 1856. &C. STEVENS.
A large variety ef Mems, Womens and Boys
Shoes hand, which offered TO the trade 10 per
cent lower than the be sold after my spring
purchase A fine article of Mems Congress CATERS :
good variety Of Mems and Womens rubbers at the
old stand on Sd street. w + THOMPSON.
ta
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REMOVAL.
The Byron Clothing Store

NJ HOFFHEIMER has removed from the COD
~. Of LIST and Main street, 10 "a near Main
Graham's Building. j offer now my stock Of CID
ing, Gents Furnishing Goods, &C., from 8 to 10 /
cent. bsow cost. to make room for a larger and fs
stock of clothing. Call and see, it is 10 your "A
advantage. N. H0FFHEIMER a
janl6d&w Second Main 81
XNTILLIAM JAkEMAN, Horse Farrier of tn :
w years experience. Residence on 5th, betw
Main and Johnson.
jan22d3m
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Home
INSURANCE COMPANY.

Office No. Wall Street, New York.
Cash Capital, $500 900
Amount Of Assets, $747,972
Amount If Liabilities S53 677
TNIIIs Company differs from most Others in hay
aPdid up capital Of $500 900 90; and no
dends made t. stockholders without first pro
ing for the unearned premium on all outstanding
icies, in addition 10 the capital.
CIIAS. j. MARTIN, Pres.
a. +. WILLMARTH, Sec.
lan21d3m WM. IL TI.RNER. Aren
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From the New Haven Journai and Courier
Echoes from Isaiah.

Echoes from Isaiah.
l.
Wrath oyerbrims like q fountain,
Destruction comes like food,
banner of death on the mountain
smell from the valley Of blood
How art thou fallen, 0 Son of the morning
He'll greets thee with seorning,
The oppressor has ceased
Inc enslayed are released
Has the night laid it waste,
tia the terrible haste
Of fAr-eomIng foe
FOR ~ evening III glorious show
stood Its towers OF light,
Its popuious m ght,
IL bowmen and spearmeD unequaIled IN fight,
no walked them 10 fy
Who wax ed tn m to die2
On the tops of the houses they walled and they wspt
ANA blood down the stairways in heavy pools crspt.
III
cedar Of Lebanon, why dost thou wave7
ny dost thou wave like surge Of the sea
Because am free,
And my shadow is dark my enemy grave.
The glory Of kingdoms, the splendor Of nations,
Is dcsolate, desoIate,
10 all generations.
The Arabian pitches tent ia her gate
And doleful creatures look down from her walls,
The dragon sreply
To the ow lots cry
From the streets where her fallen palaces lie
she IS empty Of men
Her chariot wheels shall resound not again
Her princes dumb
Her destruction has come.
O Babylon. Babylon
" l, ~ a.. -.
has the ght oyerthrUwn herr
Nc nations, bemoan her,
Let there b. laughter nor sleep,
No TO the hense-tops, go softly and weep
CARLO, Feb. 6.-R Raining very hard. Five
inches snow on the ground. Strong pros
poets of general break up. Our business
holds good. Freight off our hands promptly
Freights are high, and but few boats running.
Trains on this division generally on time and
well loaded.
a
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Franklin Fire and Marine
INSIR COMPANY.

Especial attention given 70 Insurance Of
FARM PROPERTY, DWELLINGS AND on
BUILDINGS.
NSLRES such buildings or contents IN fayora
terms. for Or years Insures stores, WI
houses, Buildings or Contents, and Personal Pro-
generally
LOSSES FQUITABLY ADJUSTED AND PROM
LIZ PAID IN CASH b
This Company is Joint Stock Association org
ized under special charter granted by the Legt,
lure of Wisconsin, with al authorized capita
$500 200. One hundred thousand ollars uf win
is paid in, and securely invested in bonds and
cages. The Company being thus securely organi
upon firm basis the directors take pleasure IN
commencing it 10 pubic favor, as worthy Of &c
depoe and support, with the assurance that nil !
shall be promptly and honorably adjusted. I
this is purely Stock Company mutual BUSH
will be done, nor premium notes taken.
OFFICERS
N. NJ Donaldson, Pres I. w Il. Gibs n, Sec v.
J. W, Eddy, Vice pres't A. Gibson Gen. Aged
dec. 2ld'm W. r. TURNER, AgenV
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-11

ly more simple, if not more correct. The
same article admits, the best way to make
them is, to grade the scale from the freezing
and boiling points. Nor let it be forgotten,
that more than thirty times as many Their
mometers are now in use, as were thirty
years ago, and that the art Of making the
tubes has been improved in some good pro-
portion,- that these, or any thing else
from the hand of man, are absolutely per-
feet. We will close this, by giving a little
Of the result of personal observation, in the
shape of rather an interesting coincidence.
The thermometer of the writer has indica-
ted the weather as given in the "Gate." 1t
was manufactured by McAlister Co., Phil.
1t is ten inch plate. A twelve inch plate
one, by NJ Liese Co., n. Y, gives the
same indication, without the variation of
half degree, so far is discovered, when hung
side by side. A third one, with eight inch
plate, manufactured in the interior Of n. y.
varies only about two degrees but it has a
5. W. exposure and is otherwise somewhat
protected. A fourth, what size and manu-
facture, we do not know, is reported as a.
greeting with great eyactness. A fifth one
here, is also made to agree, by correction
Of the scale. Now in consideration of the
irregularities in the tubes, which 60. So
apprehends, here is rather striking coin
cidence; and more especially is it so, from
the fact that they are by three, if not FIVE,
different manufactures.
The observations taken here. also. cor
respond very strikingly with those taken at
keokuk, in consideration Of the difference
in the localities. When the wind is S. f., or
when it is still, the variation is less. When
it is W. or n. ". or n. the variation is
more. One of the river Engineers, who re-
sides here, onspending a few days in keokuk,
out Of the n. w. wind, during this cold
weather, judged that there We're all Of six
degrees difference in the two places. Some
Of the time, the observations taken at the
same hours, have indicated more than that,
but generally less, according to direction
and strength of the wind.
] will only add that all have had good
prospect lately, of testing another point Of
the scale, trhere the mercury freezes.
Pennington, Feb. 5, 1856 ma