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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-21

THE New York HERALD.-The Stats
Democrat is again trying 10 make out, with
The assistance ofthe New York Herald, that
the Buchanan party is the anti-slaVery par
~. but il has very moderate success in the
undertaking. IL would have been too much
IN expect the Herald TO come square round
,icht at once. Between its seriousness and
badinape it may be gathered that it is now
in favor of further compromising by admit
ting Kansas az a slave State, but prohibits
inp the admission of any more slave States
except such as are already provided for IN
Texas. And il is somewhat questionable
II the Herald is seriously in favor OF admit
ting Kansas as a slave State. That the
Herald advocates the election Of Fremont
is a pretty plain fact, and we hope that it
may be abundantly successful in contribu-
ting towards that result. That it has taken
the side OF freedom and Fremont is an indi-
cation Of its political farsightedness' 1t
Judges that the Republican candidate will
be elected, and IL has no disinclination to
be on the winning side. We approve what
we think correct IN the Herald on the
ground Of Byrapt's advice
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-21
MAGAZINE
Green Curtain Paper
GUM MUCILAGE.

/ OK Bankers, Lawyers, Counting Houses, &c, In
Il large ana small bottles, with and without screw
caps anu 1rushes--at
The Iowa Book Rooms,
No.3 Brady ST., near the Post Office,
9th mo 6ta Gil ADAMS q co.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-21
Fort Des Moines Land Agency
LAND WAR RANT6

/ diSereatsaxss, which they WIN as3lGor essA Or -
ti,ue 10 suit purchasers.
They VIII pay particular attention 70 selesst0p and
Ioc. sicn o;tands in Fort Des Aoines, Fort Dodge,
Charit.n ana osher Western Land Dfssiets. Alss "
nsyment oftsxes md land business generally.
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COOK, gARGrrNT \ COOK
Bankers ana tAsa Aess0,
PORT Des h.sisss, loRa
xflan6 and Y1tofIor yoakS.
shall continue 70 receive AID pay suS ue
wv notes Of tho above Banks Ia we have Seoe
since their orgsnixatiop} AtoY tbe 1Sh iDe- anA VII
further notice. fJanf41 COOK =
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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
Nicaraugaan Affairs.

Walker seems at last to have gained
the object of his ambition. The bat
ties which he has won at Massaya and
Granada, and which were certainly
conducted and fought with skill and
bravery, have placed his position ap-
parcntly beyond the immediate posi-
bility Of change. 1t does not seem
likely that a stronger or better force
can be raised against him than the So
called invincible San Salvadorians and
Guatcmalians. But the attack was
too nicely planned and too boldly exc
cuted for them to stand against it.
Great aid was lent to Walkers forces
by the use of two mountain howitzers /;
the Smelling seems to have been well
executed. 1t is known beyond ques-
ton, that he has recently been joined
by military men of skill, education
and experience. Moreover, the at
tack was not made by native Near
aguans.
The negotiations of the Rivas party
can hardly result in an effective coali-
ton after such defeat of its forced
levies. Hitherto it has been difficult
to judge positively of Walkers future.
The statements from different quarters
were always exceedingly contradicto-
ry. Every time the steamer arrived
by the rival route of Panama, the in
Observation-Disclosures which were made
by men connected with Walkers ar
my, who were correspondents of the
New York press, were fatty denied.
Walker, one day, was represented as
deserted by his men, or as command
ing an army of mutineers. The next
day we would hear that the natives
were debilitatcd by sickness and were
dying off by scores. From all the cir
cumstances which we have detailed
abovc,-his success in an important
contest the proved good fighting
qualities of his army THE difficulties
of coalition by the Rivas party with
foreign forces, and it's final defeat .
the discipline and drill to (which Walk
er's army is being subjected by Hen
ningsen the barbarity of the allied
forces the great encouragemcnts
Walker is giving to foreign immigra-
ton and the rc6pening of the transit
route, will give Walker position from
which he can by hardly any possibili-
ty be removed. General Walker may,
therefore, be considered the virtual
master of Nicaragua. He has certain
ly succeeded in connecting the pros
perity of the country intimately with
his own success, and the interest of
the United States, no less than of the
civilized world, now is that peace and
freedom from all external disturbances
should be afforded to the victorious in
vadcr. This he will be likely to have.
And with this peace and tranquility
will come the opportunity for Walker
to make or mar the destiny of Near
aqua, and even of all Central Amer
lea
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

EDUcArIoNAL--The Fayctte Scmina
ry, at Fayette, in the county of the
same name, will be opened on the stl
Of January 1851 ;-Principal-Rev
William II. Poor, assisted by an able
corps Of Instructors. The West Tn
ion Pioneer observes
1.-THE building is superb structure
of hcwn limestone, quarricd in the vi
cinity. Its dimensions arc 100 by "A
feet; three stories high, with fine
cupola containing one of the Mcncely
Sons premium bells of 1886 pounds
The plan of the work and its style OF
finish throughout, reflect an enviablc
reputation upon both the architect and
the builder.
Facilities will be presented for the
pursuit Of all those branches properly
embraced in the range of academic
study.
No rcpulsivc sectarianism will be
INDUCED or countenanced At the
same time every effort will be employ.
cd to encourage and render inviolate
the profession of christians, and to in
duce all to adopt the religion of Christ.
TO all who respect Christianity and its
institutions, the welcome hand will be
heartily extended /; to those whose in
tluence is prejudicial to religion and
good morals, no protracted stay Can
he allowed"
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

A CHEAP IcE-lIoUsE.-Any person i'll
the country, where timber is cheap,
can erect an icc-house at but little OK.
pense. All that is required is to put
up strong frame for the size Of the
house required, and board it up close,
inside and outside, with a space be-
tween, all around This space is stuff
cd close with straw or dry saw-dust.
The roof is made in the same manner,
and the house is complete. Straw and
saw-dust are cheap, and good non-con-
ductors. The house should be situa-
ted on dry spot, and should have a
drain under the floor. 1t should also
be convenient to be easily filled. The
walls of stone and brick ice-houscs
should be double, as we'll as those of
wood. Great care should be excr-
cised in packing ice-all the blocks
should be clear and solid and about
the same thickness, SO that they may
be packed close together, and frozen
into a solid mass. In favorable stu
atoms good ice-houses may be excava-
ted, like caves, in the face Of hill.1
Scientific American.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

We fluttcr, as it were, day in the
sunbeam of existance the shades of
evening speedily close around, and we
are found only with the things that
were. Man drops the masque of NOR
tality, and retires unhceded by his fell
low mortals, from life's great drama.
The petty distinctions of life attend
him no further. Moral worth takes the
presidency of every thing else. The
Summers Sun will shine brightly on
the spot where he lies low and forgot
ten; but it's beams will give neither
light nor heat 70 the lowly tenant of
the grave. The leaves of Autumn will
fall, rustling on the clod, sad emblem
of his fate who once trod the dust
which now covers him. Winters
snowy mantle shall veil the neglected
spot, and nourish only the green herb
which springs from his ashes. Spring
too shall return, but he who slumbers
beneath shall no more wake to its
beauty, nor shall the hopes he was
wont to cherish ever terminate anew.
Such is the frailty Of man, the futility
and termination of every Earth-born
hope.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

BurrER.-rhis luxury is already to
be numbered with the precious jewels
easily bringing 80 q IS cents a
pound. Why this price continues SC
steep it is impossible to say and it
may be worth the consideration of cit.
izcns to enquire whether they are i'm.
posed upon or not. Butter is plenty
enough such as it is but it is thirty
cents-thirty cents-nothing less
Now, the packed butter from Ohio
which sells at this rate has been
brought here Of the very best quality,
by gentleman now using it at cost
delivered in the city of only eighteen
cents pound. Other butter has been
brought here and sold to merchants al
twenty-five cents, and retailcd to their
customers at thirty, and yet there
seems no greater scarcity Of the arti'
Gle than has often existed when il
would only bring fifteen to twenty
cents.-~Io,ea City Republican.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
Congress-.
WASHINGTON, Dec, /!

In the Senate, Mr.. Collamcr, of Yer
mont, in speech of some length, spoke
in condemnation of speeches for Bun
combc," and denounced the message
as being in bad taste.
In the House, the Whitfield case
was reconsidered, and the oath was or
dcrcd to be administered by a vote OF
1l2 to los, and Mr.. Whitfield took his
seat.
December 10th, in the Senate. Mr.
Pugh, of Ohio, spoke in defence of the
Presidents message.
In the House, Mr.. Washburnc, OF
Maine, was particularly severe upon
the Presidents message. Mr.. Tappan
Of New Hampshire, gave notice of a
bill, declaring imperative and void the
acts and proceedings of the Territori
al Legislature of Kansas. A similar
bill, offered by Mr.. Grow, of Pcnnsyl
vania, passed the last House to EN-
grossment, but was strangled by 9th
er business ut the close of the session
December 18th, in the Senate, Mr.
Cass reiterated his opinions on popu.
lar sovereignty, discussing the gcncr.
al questions involved in the debate on
the Presidents message. Mr.. Hale
proclaimed the future intentions of the
Republican party, believing they would
attain the power in 1860, to apply the
principle of exclusion of slavery from
the Territories.
Mr.. Bigler and others replied. Mr..
Bigler denied that he was speaker
at II Democratic meeting in favor OF
Buchanan and Breckenridge and free
Kansas, as was expressed in hand.
bill which Mr.. Hale exhibited to the
Senate amid general laughter.
Adjourned till Monday.
HoUsE.-Humphrcy Marshall made
a speech to show the difference of opin-
ions among the Democrats of the North
and South, regarding the interpreted
ton of the Nebraska bill, saying their
positions were so different there was
no finding out where they were. Dur
ing his speech, Mcssrs. Quitman, keitt
and McMullcn, the latter speaking for
the Virginia delegation, rcpudiated
squattcr sovereignty as explained by
Mr.. Cass.
December 18th, in the House, Mr..
BrOome, from the Post Office Commit
tee, reported bill authorizing the
Postmaster General to make a con-
tract with Cornelius Vanderbilt for
carrying mail between New York
and Southampton, at compensation
OF S16,6Os for the round trip {; pro-
vision being that on the event of the
line not making as quick time as the
Cunard steamers, $1,000 shall be de-
Quoted for every twelve hours def
cheney.
Mr.. Tappan made an unsuccessful
attempt to introduce bill repeating
the laws of the SO called Legislature
of Kansas. Adjourned.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

The prices of lands in Missouri are
so much below lands in Iowa, at least
one hundred per cent, that they arc
now being purchased by Free State
men, who are making their farms and
introducing the customs and habits OF
the Yankees. 1t is also fact worthy
of record that there are many farmers
along the dividing line between Mis-.
souri, and Iowa, who have purchased
and are working farms in Missouri,
and yet own and occupy small tract
adjoining just large enough for a home
stead, in Iowa, thus securing to them.
selves the double advantage of cheap
lands and low taxes in Missouri and
all the benefits and privileges of a
Free State. The lands are Just as
good, and yet at least ten dollars an
acre cheaper.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
CT Cu.purs poIIcE-Dcc. 25th-

ST.. CHARLES PoLIcE.-Dcc. 25th.-
Jackson Justi0.-The State VS.. Elbridgc
Sergeant. This was prosecution for
assault and battery committed upon
the person of Harrietta Atwood. 1t
appeared in evidence that the parties
lived in the same family-that, while
seated at the table, the defendant
placed his hand in Miss Atwood's lap
when the latter raised the hand in
which she held her fork as if to strike.
The defendant at the same time raised
his hand, and as the two came in con-
tact the latter received a slight
wound in the hand from the fork
Upon this he instantly seized her by
the arm and beat her with his fist and
foot, the girl at the same time trying
to defend herself with a piece of lath.
The jury brought in verdict of
guilty, and the Court fined the prisoner
thirty dollars and costs. S. b. Starr,
Esq. appeared in behalf of the State,
and Hon. d. Wiltsc was counsel for the
defendant.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
SINGERS
SEWING MACHINES.

YNHESE celebrated machines are in practical
L and nsPfitable use in all parts of the civ
ilizcd worlG In all the various trades and in
sewing every sort of fabric, either of cloth or
leather, they have been fully tried and APP
proved. Sewing machines of other manufac-
turers often fail to work, but Singer machines
always operate perfectly, being strong, durable
and complete in contrivance and workman
ship. A perfect sewing machine kept employed
affords a clear profit of 1000 year; but an
imperfect one is cause of constant vexation
and loss. The entire reliability of our ma
chimes is one great reason of their unparalleled
popularity. Machines for family sewing, of
II frail and delicate construction, are recon-
mended by other manufacturers. Such ma
chimes are made to catch the eye, not to per-
form substantial work. The truth is that fam
lily sewing machines ought to be stronger than
any other, because they go into less skillful
hands than when sold to manufacturers and
are used for greater variety of work. The
machines which have proved the best for all
other purposes must be best for family use,
and they are Singers. The speed of our ma
chimes has lately been doubled, consequently
no other can compare with them in quantity OF
work.
fxDNew machines of the latest improved
style will be exchanged on liberal terms for
old sewing machines of our own make, or for
operative machines of other manufacturers.
Local agents wanted to sell our machines. al
N. B.-Persons desiring full information
about sewing machines can obtain it by apply
ing for IA copy of ~. NJ Singer & Co.'S Ga
zette," apaper devoted entirely to the subject
1t will be sent gratis. l. NJ. SINGER & co.
Principal Office S23 Broadway, New York.
BRANCH OFFICES.
Al Hanover street, Boston; 50 Westminster st. +,
Providence; 274 Broad street. Newark, N. J. !;
BAT Broadway, Albany N. Y; Gloversville,
n. Y; 90 Chapel street, New Haven. Ct; IL
Buchananstreet, Glasgow, Scotland; l42 Chest
nut street, Philadelphia; los Baltimore street,
Baltimore, Md; 8 East Fourth street, Cincin-
natl, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Is North Fourth
street, st. Louis, Mo-; 81 St. Charles street,
New Orleans; 20 Dauphin street, Mobile, Ala.
l9m3
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
w. I. Goods and Groceries.

Dried Fruits, Preserved Fruits, Raisins, Figs,
Nuts, Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes, Fish, Salt, Soap,
Candles, Pickles, Vinegar, Rice, Tapioca, Mac
aroni, Corn Starch, Citron, Zante Currants,
Pearl Starch, Saleratus, Sup. Carb. of Soda,
Sal. Soda Cream Tartar, Yeast Powders, Nut
meg, Cloves, Mustard, Ginger, Mace, Cassia,
Snuff, Camphor, Matches, Powder Shot, Lead,
Caps, Pepper Sauce, Sweet Oil, Castor Oil, Sar.
dimes, Oysters, Chocolate, Cocoa, Crackers,
Essences. CONFECTIONERY, Perfumcry, sc.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

There has been steady rise in the
price of wool since May, with no pros
pect Of a decline. This should induce
farmers to take good care of their
sheep during the winter.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

Things are queerly connected. A
late statistician says, if all our old
maids should marry, the manufacture
Of single bedsteads would be utterly
ruined.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

Men are like bugles-thc more brass
they contain, the farther you can hear
them. Women are like tulips-the
more modest and retired they appear,
the better you love them.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

A post-oflice has been established at
Lake City, on the West side of Lake
Pepin. This is one of the fairest
among many fair places in Southern
Minnesota. 1t has bright future.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

There is no question that the recent
European war was the most expensive
ever waged in any era of the world.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

TARr.-Diogenes, being asked of
what beast the bite was most danger
GUS, answered, "of wild beasts, that
of slanderer of tame, that of a
fiatterer."
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

Richie says no man can live piously
or die righteously without a wife.
Another says to this, Oh yes, suffer
ings and severe trials purify and
chasten the heart.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25

A man in Louisville, KY, was
caught recently thrusting hot pins in
to his wife in order to drive out the
devil,
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
Notice to Farmers.

MIR. JOSEPH KELLY would respectfully
wi give notice to the farmers Of Floyd and
adjoining counties that he will pay from IS to
80 cts. per bushel for Wheat. according to
equality, delivered at his Flour Mill. He would
also say that in order to accommodate the citi-
zens OF this place and vicinity, he will bolt and
grind Buckwheat on FRIDAY of every week
from this date, until further notice
Farmers wishing Buckwheat ground should
bear in mind the time and place-Fridays, at
the st. Charles Flour Mill
st. Charles, October Is, 1856. loft
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
Boots and Shoes.

100 Cases of Boots and Shoes, of
all qualities, Styles and Prices, man ufactured
expressly for our own retail trade.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
Blacksmithing,

TNHE subscriber has the pleasure to inform
l. the citizens of Floyd County and the pub
lie generally, that he is now prepared to exc
cute all orders for Blacksmith work ut his new
shop, corner of Water and Milwaukee streets.
Particular attention will he given to the
Moeing Of Horses and Oxep:
Carriages handsomely Ironed,
and all work entrusted to him will he faithful
ly and promptly executed. The undersigned
fiatters himself that his experience and skill
Will enable him to fully meet the expectations
and wishes of his customers and give general
satisfaction. A liberal share of the pulic pat.
ronage is respectfully solicited
FRANKLIN r. WOOLLEY:.
81. Charles, Floyd Co., July %, 1856 left
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
SHINGLESL SHINGLES!r

SHINGLESrI SHINGLES!I
TNHE subscriber is engaged in the manufsc-
Il true of cut or machine shingles, at ST.
Charles, Floyd County, Iowa, and has con-
stantly on hand, or will furnish on reasonable
terms ut short notice. shingles of almost any
desirable timber such us black walnut, butter
nut, oak, elm, Sc
The single yard is located on the bank OF
the Cedar River about forty rods above the St.
Charles FIGURING Mill.
UZZIEl4 WEEKS.
81. Charles. July 30, 1856 l:tf
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-25
HARD"ARE.

expressly for our own retail trade.
HARDWARE.
Heavy and Shelf Hardware, Builders Hard
ware, Door Latches, Locks and Knobs, Butts
Screws, Bolts, Nails, &c. Iron and Steel, Iron
Bars, Anvils. Hammers, Axes, ShOvels, Spades,
Hoes Hay and Manure Forks, together with
all kinds of Shelf Hardware.
CrOckery and Glass Ware.
A general assortment, embracing all the va
rious styles and qualities in ordinary use.
Drugs and MLGdIGIlGso
We have a large stock of Drugs and Medi-
cines. including many of the more popular Pa
tent Medicines of the day.
But time and patience will not admit Of emu
merating further. 1t is indeed difficult to tell
what we have not got in the mercantile line to
answer the wants of our customers. 1t will
be seen by all who call that we are prepared to
clothe the backs, shoe the feet, or crown the
heads of all, both male and female, and We
are confident that every one who visits our
store will be convinced that we are far ahead
of all competitors in the style, quantity and
quality of our Goods, and we guarantee them
to be lower in prices than inferior articles are
sold at elsewhere.
We charge nothing for showing our Goods,
and to all who wish to purchase we have to
say that it is our determination to give salts
faction, even if we have to give our Goods
away, as we intend that the
THE EMPIRE STORE
shall henceforth be known as one Of the :. In
stitutions of
The Upper Cedar Valley.
Therefore, we expect every man. woman and
child, in want of any of the comforts or luxu-
ries of life, to give US a call, when we hope to
canvnce them that
The half has not been told,
in regard to the advantages we present for
trade in all the various articles Of domestic
consumption, and the astonishingly low prices
at which they are sold. Don't forget
The Empire Store,
STONE BUILDING,
opposite the st. Charles Hotel
II. f. CHENEY,
10 A. Fl. BRACKETT.
St. Charles, Floyd Co., Iowa, Dec. 10, 1856.