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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-14
Hen Aountisements.

U0TIC3.
NoTICEi 10 hereby given that an ele elton will DO
IN held in the several precincts In Scott County on
Monday the eth day Of August, 1856, for the election
offs Senator for the 2lst senatorial District 10 place
Of A. c. Fnlton, resigned, three Representative e.,
one Prosecuting Attorney, one clerk OF the District
Csurt, and that = ballot be had for the revision Of
the Constitution Ofthe State Of Iowa. Those In favor
Of the Convention shall have Il written or printed
"Por the Convention, - those opposed "Agsinst the
Convention. !" Given under my hand this 18Th Of
July 1855. w. L.. COOK, Co. Judge.
July IA d6w
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~RT.AOKSMTTH,S TOOLS

BLAOkSMlTH'S TOOLS.
A NVlLS, Vices. Drills, Bellows, Stocks and Dies,
[1sledges, hammer, longs, &C.. for sale BY
Jel BURROWS, PRETfYMAN q DALZRLL.
Ok 0 Steel and iron shovsls and spadss for
ZO sale by b. ?. q D..
4 < kegs Horse Shoes and Here Shoe Malls,
le) t0Boxos Scythe Stones.
IL dozen Selves assorted sixes, for sale by
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BUY YOUR SUMNER HATS OF

r n order to close out our Straw Goods, 10 make room
J. for our Fail Stock, we will sell them al reduced
prices Those In want of Summer Hats will bear in
mind the place 70 gets good article, At q low price 10
on Brady be tween Front and Second Streets.
Davenport, July 2, d6w2w
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-14

fsa mild laxative, tonic and
stimalsns, aud Is r~seomms to the public, relying
upon its intrinsic worth In the cure OF the following
complaints: all Bilious Derangsments, Sick HeAdachs
Dyspepsia Habitual Costiveness, Chronic Diafrh0A.
Cholic, Pain Ia the SO mach and Bowels, General De-
bility, Female Weakness, &c. For sale by Druggists
generally, and Chas. I. Webb, Davenport; also BY
San ford b Co., ". y. City. lMchio.dkwly.
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No. ia lot OF Q acres Just west of tina
grounds; all broken and under fence. pric, = ,o eeewcsery
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Hair Cloth and Lxtra Heavy Corded skirts
WHITE and Colored, received 81
w Jy10
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Plain, Dotted and Figure CSWiss
MUSLINS,
- jy WADswoRrp,s
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No. l1S-A Farm of lpd acres near uiclor,
under fence, and nearly all ~ploughed, a good ~ all
&c, with ten acres Timber In Hickory Groxs ~ well,
water on the land. "''e' running
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-14
HERRINo,s SAFn-

M l. have jnst received an invoice Of Herrinp cslsbrs
w ted Fire and Thief Proof Safes, and would inui
purchasers TO call and see them.
JuIyI PRETTYMAN A DAIyYYI
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No. l23.-l20 acres In sec q L Is an i'm
nncer cultivation and all under fence. Cnms, astsa
oniidings. Price us per acre. VIII sell 40aetsa ne
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EcRIvED this mornInrby
~ wADswoKTH.
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1874. A Parm of6D0 acres In sections q, 10, 4 d 90
Twp 49, 4, East, 25l acres broke, $40 aeres undel
fence, y acres In Wheat, 10 acres In Oats, two heus
es,two springs and . stream OF running water, bricl
school house on the land price go.
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IN PULL BLAST. Any quantity Of choice books n,
l. reading. from Csc to $500 each, at the
May lId2m TWIN CITY BOOK STORE.
POTASH AND CHLORIDE LIME
For sale by ALyORD A VAN pATTpn
Juus 2sttf
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ls5. A farm ofl6e acres In see 90, p 70, X Ess,
A good frame house, Q rooms, we'll dc; price an.
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No. l7l--A Farm Of about go acr.a n,,r n,
adjoining No. l,a, a two story brick house, two ~ ofoye
water running through a fine grazing farm IVY sfeanls Of
under cultivation price $40 per acre. N' heafiy all
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-14

No. i64:aeo Acres IL sec q T TOR , K on the Can't.
flame house and other impro yements' davenport
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FARM PROPERTY.

icy. Out Lot No. 0 In the town Of WAlcoi, contain
ings aeres; price $500.
iss. Also Town Lots No. "a snd7, Blsck 70 In Wal.
colt; price 600 each.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-14

2o6. A frame house on 2nd Of, below Warrington
square. Lot 26xoU, house, , rooms, cellar and well;
price $3.50. -
997. A House, Lot ON 6h 81, betw cen lie Claire and
Faruann sts; house, 2 rooms, Kitchen, cellar, vol,
he; price d 100. - my Z
No. 9si--Two acres in North Davenport In IAmbrite's
subdivision. dwelling y stories, . rooms, wall, Fruit trees,
&C.; price $4,000.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-14

No.iss.-A hue Improved Farm Of 100 acres nm IN,
west side OF Allen Grove Road, higbly imnsa asa'
win three story house. Sis per acre. '''
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

KANsAs-We find in the 81. Louis Republican
authentic accounts of the meeting aud organiza-
ton of the Free State Legislature of Kansas at
Topeka. General Lane, a Chairman Of the Con.
-titutional Convention. administered the oath of
office to the Governor, Charles kobusou,and Ii
eutenant Governor W. y. Raberts.and members
of both houses In the lower house I. A Minard
elected Speaker. Full sets Of officers for each
House elected. The message Of the Gov
ernor and the inaugural speech Of the Lieutenant
Governor both express fixed determination to
adhere to the new governmental system. Aiterthe
organization of the legislature. both houses met
in joint convention, and the Governor was then
inaugurated in due form. Sheriff Jones was pres
ent among the spectators. Governor Robinson
had appointed Secretary of State, and in fact,
all tire machinery of State Government was
moving on as regularly as there were no trouble
whatever apprehended.
Where were the federal authorities. when these
reasonable proceedings were going on ! Can
they, stand idly by and an Independent and
hostile government set up within the limits Of n
territory already furnished with u government
Where was Cor. Shnnnon-and where was Gen.
Pierce that these conspirators were not ares
ted!
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25
The Hon. Edward Everett.

Edward Everett was born in Dorchester near
Boston, in 1874. entered Harvard College at the
age of thirteen,and graduated with distinguished
credit in 1871, when seventeen; when only II
he was appointed Latin tutor in Harvard and
Greek tutor at twenty Y one; commenced preach
ing in the Unitarian Church at nineteen; before
he was of age published an admirable Defence
of Christianity. displaying an extensive acqunin-
lance with biblical literature. In 1913, he tray
cled in Europe, and made the acquaintance of
Scott. Byron, Jeffrey, Campbell, Macintosh,
| Romily, Davy, and other distinguished literary
| and political characters.
From 1920 to 1924 he was editor of the North
| American review, TO which journal he contri-
| buted from time to time no less than 10 arti-
| Giles. From l32i To 1874 he II member of
| the House of Representatives at Washington
| From 1885 to 1919 he was four times elected
! Governor of Massachusetts, aud needed only one
| vote to secure a fifth election. From ISL TO
| 1916 he was Minister Plenipotpntiary 10 the
| Court of ST. James. From $40 to 1919 he was
! President of Harvard College. On the decease
of Daniel Webster, Mr.. Everett was appointed
| Secretary of State of the United States and in
| 1853 he succeeded john Davis as Il national
| Senator for Massachusetts, The failure of his
, health obliged him to resign his seat in the Ma
tiona Councils. and he has since been living in
| retirement at Boston occupied in the preparn
ton of great work upon international law
| His Speeches and Orations 81 in number pub
| lshed in two volumes. to which will shortly be-
added n third, should be in tia possession of
every American.
Abroad. honors haze been showcrcd nnon tbi =
distinguished person and Queen Victoria did not
hesitate to express her admiration Of the most
accomplished scholar that America ha, ever
sert TO represent her in foreign countries As n
linguist. Mr. Evcrett's ntiainmens ire 81 cam.
prehensive, that it is said he was able, when am,
bassador in Engand.to converse with every for.
eign minister in his own language.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

! In This morning. edition, we print an interest
! ing account of the burning of the great Convent
Garden Theatre, in London. This was perhaps
the most celebrated establishment Of the kind IN
the world. aud has been illustrated by the high
est dramatic genius Of the past century. bnfi
sketch Of its history is furnished by the New
York Express. According to it, the original
theatre in Convent Garden was built by Mr. John
Rich. of harlcqunade notoriety, aud opened on
the 9Th of December, l732, with Congrevr's
Nav Of the Uorid. On the night of the @oth
of September ls05 the theatre was burnt TO tho
ground by an accidental fire, which IL supposed
10 have arisen from the ignited waddiog OF the
soldiers muskets fired off in the play OF Pi-arro
lodging among some of the infalnmable decoro-
lions of the scenery Twenty two lives wer"
lost by the fall of the burning roof On the 3l-t
of December l50s. the Prince of Wales laid the
first stone of the new theatre, and the house was
opened on the 18th of September. 1909. Mrs
Sddons played Indy Macbeth on the OCCASION
aud passed through the character in dumb show,
being booted aud reyiIed by an organized body
of rioters demanding 10 In admitted upon the old
prices and thence called 30. P.'s.' The expen-
SEES Of erecting the theatre are said 10 have n
mounted to eI50.O 0o. Of which fli.550 was re
ceived from the insurance offices. and E5O. ZOO
rnscd by subscription shares of $500 eaeh. AZ
ter being leased by various managers for many
years. VI Julien hired thu theatre for his prom
enade concert. in l5l] 10. 1t was Subsequent
" hired by the Anti Cora League rs n lecture
hall, bat in 1916 the buidng was entirely remol-
ellcd by Mir. Abano, aud converted into AN OPP
ra house. 1t Wa opened on the 9Th Of April,
~, but with such an cxtravagant expenditure
that in 1915 there was a loss Of f3l,756 and N
1919 of G21,155. In ono year III" vocal depart
ment cost f;}} ais, the ballet fsl05, aud the or
chesira ciU0l9.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

The Washington Sentinel continues to peu
no. shot into Pieree-isln. II the Sentinel would
add, at the end Of each FIRE, These things were
justified and approved by most of the Democrat
ic organs" il would be all right. Here is its lasi
broadsde:
Franklin Pierce has been weighed in the balance
and found wanting-wantine in every element
ofthe statesman or he political sage. Stripped
Of his hypoeritical professions of disnterested
ness and love for the people. he stands before u
one of the demagoeues of the age.talking Of Moth
ing, writing of nothing, thinking of nothing bui
the advancement of his own private affairs.
Can any of the living, or could any Of The dead.
if they were restored 20 life. testify IN favor OF
one bold unmstakeabe blow ON the side OF tho
constitution and the rights of mani
He turned out of office every politician in the
State of New York who not favorable In the
interests of Martin Van Buren, and his abolition
confederates.
He established press in Washington cty,and
directed every man depending upon him for bread
and meat 10 devote his leisure hours 10 extraya-
CANT splogies Of his administration.
Recommended his agents throughout the ooun-
try TO attend all the primary conyentions.and see
to it tina delegates should be chosen favorable TO
his re nomination.
He issued many proclamations of bis inten-
tons to regard the equality of the States aud
the compromises of the constitution: nevertbe-
less he suffered mob law to run riot in the Ter
ritory of Kansas for many a month"; and dared
not for fear of injuring his prospect for the
Presidency exert the power which be admitted
was lodged in his hands. Instead of quelng dis
order in Kansas according to hisi oath of office
according TO demonstration aud laws of the lind
and according TO the right which he admitted
be possessed-he called upon Congress for ao-
thoriy to do tina: which nobody doubted he hal
the right to do. His only object to nuke
pompous display before the country, and avoid
responsibility from which it was impossible to
relieve himself
He abolitionzed, by this treatment Of Nation
al Democrats, half dozen Northern States of
the Union.
He telegraphed to New York city to prevent
American citizens leaving our shores TO tile in
Central America.
He and his Attorney General talked learnedly
OF war with England, and still suffered the mo
Their country" TO gain great advantage in the
final settlement of the most important political
question of the age
Who does not kaotr that the antagonism f
thousands of our own party in New llampshr"
To him. and peculiarly to him, is tho true cauo
of this repeated disaster!
The Democracy are always committing the
blunder of putting such men as Pierce in office.
swearing in advance that they IRE jewels Of wis
dom, justice and patriotism. We think ii is
high time that they had begun to di-tru-t their
own judgments, and allow others u think for
them. There is very little comfort or profit to
the country in that denunciation Of faiihoss pub
lio servants which is followed by the Installation
in power of others destined soon 10 be proved
equally faithless.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

THE PRICE OF GUANo.-On Tuesday last, the
18th instant, n Convention Of Agricultursts
sembled in Wilmington, Del, to concert meas
ures for reduction of the price of Guano. Res
outions were adopted declaring that the exorbi-
tant price demanded for Peruvian Guano
will rel satisfy the farmers in purchasing it, and
therefore the convention recommends the substi-
tuition of other fertilizers in its stead The follow
ing gentlemen were appointed Committee to
wait on President Pierce and request that some
measures be taken by our Government to induce
the Peruvian Government to permit American
vessels without restrictions, to load with guano
at the Chincha or other Peruvian Islands "a rea-
sonable price being paid to the authorities in Pc
ru:
Pcnnsylvania-Dr. A. G. Elwyn, Isaac New
ton, Alfred L. Kennedy. e. p Spencer Ian
dre:h.
Maryland-C Charles b. Calvert, A. p. Willis,
Samuel Sands. James L. Davis, c. Stiles.
.Delaware-George Read Riddle George p
Fisher, George w. S. Nicholson, George Pepper
Norris, Major John Jones.
The Convention adjourned to meet in Wash
ington city, d. c., on Tuesday, the 10th of June
next. and adopted resolution requesting agri.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25
Tho Stannlon Convention.

The Convention called to meet in Staantou
the 9th of May, will he an important body. and
should repr"sentthe strength rs well as tue spirit
of the friends of Fillmore and Donelson la Nir
ginia. 1t is very desirable that every county in
the State should be represented. in order that II
perfect organization may be effected, und that
form and impetus may be given to tho canvass.
The April Courts will afford convenient opportu-
mites for holding meetings in all the counties,
and appointing delegates. We trust the matter
will receive the attention it deserves.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

cultural societies Throughout tie tniisd states
favorable to a reduction of the price Of gnano' u
send delegates thereto.
The Republican compliments Messrs peanF
and Flood for The efficiency and zeal with wh'ch
they advocated the interests Of Lynchbnrg during
the recent session 1T the Legislature. This -
both just aud handsome. We bav" heard hg'
testimony borne nlso. to the fidelity aud M
dustry of our worthy county delegate, Mr. N""-
lin The thank. of This community are also 'W'-
nenily due to the popular aud public splf'teH
Senators from Bedford aud Buckingham who. IN
serving their constituents and the State render
cd very influential service in behalf Of The i'm
proyements in which I.ynohburg i moro imme.
diately Interested Doubtless there ara others
to whom we owe obligations, but we hid person
al opportunities ofohsorvng The interest L'nni-
tested aud the activity esefted by those 10
whom @ have referred.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

/ hmenfel David Crockett, Who. hltrr serving
his country honestly and faithfully IN Congress
aud other places OF trust. was butehcrcd at the
Alamo. nobly fighting for the freedom OF Texas.
- Columbus Enquirer.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

ingenuity man. aided by the SKIN and science the whole
Medical Faculty of this country and Europe has
ucroded IN discovering certain safe aud speedy for
Dyspepsia an Agur and Fever that could bear comparison
with Btkefs celebrated and mN crsaly popular Premium
lhor,. Since their discovery and introduction 10 the public
they have been used by lagos aed conditions with the
sanitary effect and thousands and thousands OF persons
use them daily and constantly recommending their
their neiEhors aud friends 10 those suffering from
these complaints but who refuse to take the Hrs because
they Proscrbodby their family iy
them to discard their prudecs and like sensible fairly
test di4 medicine which il recommended to them by those
who Hv been rescued FROM the brink Of the all
healing qualities aud decide themselves its merits
IN" Proprietor asks only far trial for his Bttrrs
decision ct an affected public he is willing u abide
livery tmiy should keep few bottles on hand Price 20
cents per hottie.
For sale by Aossrs Stretb,r & Whitehead and Stab,er &
dono-. iynehburgi audi Druggists generally.
?
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

The Philadelphia Pennsylvania thus common
oes an article:-,. We take it for granted that
Jas. Buchanan will be the next President of the
United States" This is very pleasant method
of getting over the difficulties of an election. and
would, we suppose, be generally adopted were it
not for the fact that this is mighty onsartn"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

The refusal of the abotionst Americans of Ohio
to support the nomination of Willard Fillmore
is but another proof of his conservatism. Black
Republi cenism, with whatever party intcrfused,
cannot stand the Ithure! touch of his nnme.
Everywhere it is sloughing off aud leaving Ma
tional Americanism a pure, sound and constitu-
tional party. The process will 60 on until there
is no where faint of the touch or a smell of
the odor OF aboltionism, on its garments. The
honest men of the country may then come to-
gether, regardless OF party, in support of man
whose guide is the constitution, and whose eoun-
try is the whole Union. We shall not permit
ourselves to doubt that there men enough Of
that sort yet to save the Republic from the tra
torous schemes of the abolitonsts on the ON,
hand, and the demoralizng practices of spoils
hunting Democracy on the other.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

associated ourselves together for the purpose Of co
auehLs the rckayng and matchmaking business and mo-
solicit share of the public patronage. All "o
entrusted to will be done with nratncss dspa
ASK put trial to give general sati faction. Orders @
country thankfully received and promptly attendedto
o. w BROWN.
mar ll-law3w* t;rD w ApPERSON.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

can Do enteng DR. D. +. Wrights olee 4l4 foal-
and offering their testimony ell the unsoc.
ed testimonials already received of the made Who'll
y by the "Serotuous Antdote' Wa have hundreds
ready for publication if required Each the that
have under personal observation and the
tics too we'll known to admit of single doubt Of their
mcdS We shall give but few to the public comparison
TO what we have As it would require tt aud money
than care to spend To publish all Do not however wait
for He appearance" Of further evidence. II You se,
commence aud take according directions without delay
and re assured your commendaon will he loud your
negors Of its virtues 1t has accomplished than all
the medicines ever yet invented. See advertisement
mat Inn
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25
kNOR NEW YORK, via PETE:HssCHG

ne tige ana commodious Steamship JAMES >fT.
oHN, capt PARRISH, leaves City Point, for New dxIls
York, every "WEDNESDAY morning at 9 O'Clock afte
arrival Of the Cars from Petersburg arriving neg
Nenng lhrouhh Tickets including Railroad Fare and Mea
end State Room board steamer Sli-Second Glass car
and Storage, 50. Apply to LEE e. JOHNSON,
Agents NewYork and Virginia Ste amship 90
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

Mr.. EDWARD PHALoN, the New York barber.
of the ST. Nicholas Hotel, gave a party recently
which cost $4,000. There were 700 guests and
in the orchestra we're some of the best perform
.ers in the country.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

Hon. DAvY CRoCKETrs WIDow.-The late
Legislature ofthe State of Texas hes passed ii
law giving to Mrs. Elizabeth Crockett league of
land. She is the widow of the respected and
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

A correspondent of life illustrated gives the
following as a portion of the experience Of Ca
Diet AT West Point.
When came baek from furioagh my class
had ridden for "A yenr, only for week or
two Nothing dnunted however. by this, and
blindly trusting to fortune and my own powers.
bucLled on u pair of rusty spurs. bound myself
securely II an enormous sabre with a ponderons
iron scabbard, aud sailed forth. Dragon brought
mo a raw boncd vicious looking nnimal, Which
after some preliminary difficulties, succeeded
in mounting.
..Trotn Horse started; 81 did /, half off my
saddle / had never been fought To keep my
heel. well out, and accordingly my spurs went
in. Horse "went in too. Motion peculiar. Be
a.u 10 think was losing my balance. Sabre few
ont and bit the horse on the head. In plunged
my spurs deep among his ribs. Another jump.
sabre flew back and hit him on the TANKS. Spurs
worked eonyulsively among bis bones jump,
thumb spur Horse reared; seized his Inane :;
kicked up, caught his enr and saved myself. IT
began II grow exciting. Finally horse started
off Such a race Pulling on the name had 10
tendency IL check his mad career: rather seemed
to irritaie him. Had good hold with the spurs
hu. did not consider myself perfectly safe. Sa-
bro flew up and hit me in the face Blind for
moment, and then heard something drop. looked
up into the saddle and saw | was not there. Con
cludcd Is must be ne on the ground. Horse stan
ding near eating grass and looking at me with II
quiet twinkle in his eye, adding insult 10 injury
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-25

Ssie,er sccd.-s-5 bushels prime Clover Seed just
J received aud for sale at the lowest market rates.
We have han also Orchard Grass Herds Grass limo
tty. Evergreen and English Blue Grass Seed
ma l9ifIm IRBY n SAUNDERS.