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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02

The Lansing Mirror states that lead has
been discovered in Township lO5, on the
upper Iowa river. Some copper had al
% been discovered in that vicinity.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02
& M.

A.rRrp SANDERS II thank you Tor your lihels
in Yesterdays paper and hope you viii continue
/, d.farne me dali, IT nultipi.es Snd strengthens
nv frieuds and renders you ohiroi Of .corn and
pity. "Eo II. III hbk'.-
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02

GREAT SALE OF CoRS.-This morning,
up to II O'Clock, llG 500 bushels OF
corn were sold in this city, the greater
part Of it to be delivered within a week.
Chicago Journal, July 2S.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02
81 Louis, Mdrch 18th 1854

ROT W Il: Ny ht.r com ucaeI ftllIhs OIL som
cine or fyir y.ars SINCE and continue to do so un-
IL came quite bald tried al the popular hi 'dl-
ne 5 of the day. bnt effect Al last, wassat-
try YOUR Celebrated! Hair Restorative, ati am
happy to say. IT i, dong wonders have now a
leg,owthof young hair, and cheeS fuily commend
its USE ~ all similarly affected.
AZ WILLIAMS, 1855 S acond street.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02

~ Sold at IA Market st, ee., st. Louis, Mo-, 995
Broadway, New York, I'D " all Druggists every
where. All kinds of family ,aIent medicines for sale
on the best possible terEs, At Prof. Woods establish
ment, ia Market street.. st. Louis.
Sold here by all the Druggists. and by all popular
Druggists ever,w where. [ Jy15d-tw-wl
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

ATOrICE is h-Trhy fivrn 10 al interested In ths
IN viii n Rnci " II l,nsiry, dcc.asc that Pc
tit,on was p. and fliai fne July Term Il me
Probate Gprrt oi scott Comfy. Iowa FIR sdmeasure-
m NJ OF dover to IN wd.sw Of said Rockwell MrKin-
str, dec se and that said petition will b. heard on
tn. frst Tuesday in August mkt al which time ai.
place ali interest" may sspesr and make their OBJ
iections II any they have
1866.
WM. l.. COOK, Co. Judge.
MrrogElL P,YTNssl, An'ys. =.
Jniy IL dtslAy -
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02
DEMOCRATS
TO The RPSC1I e!


4 Mas Meeting Of the Democracy
If this city will be- held in
Front Of the State Democrat Office
this evening at o'clock. Address
cs will be given in both English and
German by distinguished speaker>.-
Dr. liylini Of Chicago will aldrc., the
meeting in German. His high rrputa-
ton as IA orator i'll bring out all who
admire cloqucnce.
Come one and all.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02
NOTICE. CT SPECIAL ELECTION.

NOTICE. CT SPECIAL ELECTION.
NOTICE is hereby ven 'hata poll VII b openen
IN IL. Court House. in the city u Davenport on ne
-, Monday in August A. D. 1876, ri so'clock a. ~.
and con,iiiue until o'eio r n. u The sSnse day.
IN uurslsitc,u " resolution adopse by the City Cour
81 q the o,y q davenport On tse n ~ q July :.
D. 1916, as follows ".t
"wnyREAs. The City o. Davenport u without
Fire Enenc aud the necessary spfesatus ana spHes'
dagcs wtipDut su,tspis paYItc StsamooAs taodis>s
without grounds for reservoir anN v9SRr WI AWHe-
0ut the requisite number ~ iseess ~ usnsMa W.
CITY with gas I'll u which sbsa3etslv eonttal ~
the welfare of the city; anl whereas j. desmd ex-
petient that twenty Thousand dollars BE- e1prndsd 9
reservoir and water works, ten teoossnd dalass ~.
Pre- Engine apga.ssns - ."r'S: =
Company, or Sos ssecala6 lang pnsen, sud swsas, .
Ave thousand doiars 1bs 6SaaaO, 6nsOving and paw
ing, or merchandising IN Levss so1e TO make god
a..s . ~, sA :o % ni
appropriated win have 70 b salsed ~ loan.
Be isMereISe Receives, That % Che Ist ncodsy
in August, poll slssll - opeaed o re Court "a
In the city Of Davenpos. tor ~ ssnsnss'n a.. o ~
shau continue ep~n from o'esccs. a.. ~. nn y
o'cIo~k ri M aud the question shal % v0sss s0s "
| the f,I,Owins form, u vii
l.. Ali tAase IN favor ofthe loan snsI 49, W
And Al, n ose c,posra U,eyctS shall east . ballot
.sg.,n.s ~ IosA d ffty mine thousand dollars, "
iRs.,I,.d, That il said loan shall carry, the oueel
81 c city, in runs OF i've h.ndTea 0Msfs -,
| city, the principal payable ~ the end q svensy
wears and the interest half yearly cot ssn
prr cemtufa yssr annun,, provihd however, n.1 "
bonds snAn i.arO event b. sGd ios 80 shan ss'ss
| value" "a "a A
ton through the Iowa SgAJE Da1969 49, ~ -
nrs.en; time until the ii Mcsdsx q 49,, W..
Tvs CuARLks Q: wAasn. ossse.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02

Editors Of state Democrat viii You obre IN"
b.. glNing tie ah,Ne an imscttIln IN vnMr narer.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-08-02
WANTED

At the DEMOCRAT OFFICE, q
Boy. One about II years Of aye
pref,rrc'l
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29

The CASE OF Mas. GAINEs.-A writer in
the Neto Orleans Delta contends that Mrs.
Gaines is by no means certain Of obtaining a
fortune by the late decision in her favor. He
quotes the opinion Of the court to fortify bis
opinion, and adds
The probate of will is mere er parte pro.
ceeding, and is always granted if the applicant
can make out prima facie case, but it has no
binding effect on any ore. Should Mrs. Gaines
attempt to claim any property sold by her ex.
ecutors under the former, the parties sued could
still, in addition to their other defenses, such as
prescription, attack the validity of the will, or
as the court observes, " show that no such will
was executed"
The probability is that Mrs. Gaines would
not be able to recover anything from Daniel
Clark's estate, even if there we're a valid will
in her favor, except what she might obtain by
compromises from parties who do not wish TO
be annoyed by litigation, for the simple reason
that Daniel Clark's estate always was, and still
is insolvent.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29
SENATOR TooMBs's LECTURE AT
pnSTnx

We notice that the Boston papers give Us
some account Of the reception Of Senator
Toonlbs and bis lecture on slavery.
We 30 not doubt, from the ability Of the
Senator from Georgia, that his lecture will be
come the textbook Of national men at the
North, from which, in all future discussions
they may draw arguments.
Until We receive a copy Of the lecture, We
cannot SO pertinently comment on il as we
should wish.
We doubt not that this lecture will be more
generally read at the North than anything
which ever emanated from Southern source
on the same subject. 1t will give many
views new to most people at the North, and
will show to them that what they have hitherto
considered SO clear, is in reality question Of
extreme delicacy and danger and we doubt
not that many who hitherto have had little
federation for the South holding negroes in
slavery, will come TO the conclusion that we're
they themselves in the South, they would hest.
tate long before they would adopt the course
they have hitherto so strenuously urged They
will ask themselves how it so imperatively
concerns them TO interfere in this matter which
in no wise affects them, as to compel them to
resort to. measures Of hostility to the South,
which must Of necessity force an alienation,
bringing with il no doubtful disasters, but en-
during and fatal evils. They wiz reflect and
ask themselves, what they would gain by sue
cess in manumitting the slaves Of the South.
They will ask themselves, if any benefits Ger
tain to arise can equal the certain deluge Of
mischief which would ensue upon success.
They will say TO themselves, if we allow
slavery to 90 into new States, it will be nc
more than would happen upon peaceable
dissolution Of the Union, giving to each State
its proportion Of land in reference to popular
representation. Why, them should we refuse.
in the bands OF brotherhood, that which we
would allow at its dissolution?
If il we're certain that every State would
come in with slavery, it would only be as /,
was when the Constitution was formed not
only 50, but erpress precision cas then made
10 augment he number Of STARE States and to
this provision every one from the free States sub.
scribed. Why, then, should they now seek to
dissolve the Union, when all that is claimed is
q change Of residence for those who are already
slaves?
Sober reason must come to the rescue Of
the North; and its candid men, how insupera.
bly, soever opposed to slavery, will perceive that
by allowing to the South their constitutional
rights, they in no way compromit their opposi-
tion to slavery, but show that their sense Of
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29

Any person going through the markets may
notice the large amount of pheasants exhibited
for sale. They should beware, however, OF
purchasing them, for they are no more fit to
eat than so much poison. The bird is not only
out of season. but the recent snow storm has
deprived it Of its ordinary food, and it nov has
to resort to anything it can procure, generally
the leaves of evergreen trees and bushes. some
of them rank poison. An individual, will eat a
pheasant for supper, and congestion Of the
brain will ensue, or he will suddenly fall dead.
and the coroners verdict will be apoplexy. A
whole family will be taken sick, and, unless
the peculiar habits Of the pheasant are known,
they will seek in vain for the cause Death
frequently happens in this way. During the
British occupation of Philadelphia, when the
officers INDUCED themselves in pheasant shoot.
ing on Wissahickon heights, seven persons
were poisoned at the supper succeeding the
sport. The Bird unable on account Of the
depth of the snow to find his natural food, was
compelled to feed on the buds and leaves of
the laurel, (Kdlmia LdtiIolid.) Death ensued.
A scientific friend has just exhibited to us the
crop and intestines, with the body Of pleas
ant, weing lib l43oz. The crop and stomach
were crammed with half decomposed laurel.
One pair of such birds might render family
helpless for weeks, if not poison them to death.
Ehikddelphid Led1er.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29
Slavery at the south.

A correspondent of Cincinnati paper, who
is evidently deeply imbued with abolitonism
has lately visited New Orleans. He describes
quite pleasantly, the features of Southern
scenery, and is incontinently led into the fol.
lowing admission in regaId to Southern Slavery;
/" After getting below Vicksburg our passen
gers began to leave US, and on the last day
there were many interesting scenes, as the
planters, with their families and servants landed
at their several homes on the river bank. The
steamboat bell rings, aud by the time the boat
has swung round and fastened to the shore,
twenty or thirty negroes-men, women and
children-come running down the bank to meet
massa and Mistress Bidding farewell to
their friends. oftwo weeks acquaintance on the
boat, they follow their trunks and boxes to the
landing, where every slave takes them by the
hand and welcomes them home, seemingly with
as much affection as they would father and
mother
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29
Slavery ut the North.

The seven several enumerations of the in
habitants Of the United States, reveal some
facts relative to slavery north of Mason and
Dixon's line, which at this day appear curl
Gus
Maine.-This State has had no slaves.
New Hampshire.-In 1850, l58 slaves; in
1900, II; after that date none.
Vermont.-In 1890, II slaves; afterward
none.
Massachusetts.-No by any census.
Rhode Island.-In 1890, $50 slaves; in 1900
83l; in 1910, 1903; in 1920, 4S; in 1880, II
in 1910, Al in 1850, none.
New York.-In 1890, q, 324 slaves in 1900,
2O,353; in 1910, l5,0l7 in 1920, l0,OS8; in
1880, rs; in 1910, A, in 1850, none.
New Jersey.-In 1890, / ,423 slaves; in 1900
l2,422; in 1910, 1851; 1920, 1867 in 1880
2,254; in 1910, GA; in 1850, 325.
Pennsylvania.-In 1890, 3,737 slaves; il
1900, FOG; in 1910, 795; in 1920, I'll; in 1880
403 in 1910, GA in 1850, none.
In the new States north of the Ohio, slavery
had but slight foothold.
The census Of 1910 mentions in Ohio, nc
other census returns any.
Michigan is represented to have had q
slaves in 1910, and 30 in 1880.
Indiana had l35 by the census Of 1900, 237
in 1910, 100 in 1920, and in 1910.
Illinois had l68 slaves in 1910, III in 1920
TAI in 1880, 33l in 1910, and none in 1850.
Wisconsin had l. in 1910, and
Iowa had l6 the same year.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29
PESNsYLvANIA AND VIRGIyIA-THE
PARSONS CASE.

Serious difficulties are likely to arise between
the States Of Virginia and Pennsylvania, out
of the case Of James Parsons, jr., for attempt
ing to seize his fugitive slave. He has been
indicted in Pennsylvania court for kidnap.
ping, and held to bail in the sum Of $4,000
The punishment for kidnapping is confinement
in the penitentiary.
That an attempt to recover ones own slave
is not kidnapping we will not waste ink and
paper in arguing But it is apprehended that
Parsons may be convicted of the charge so un
Justly brought against him, and subjected to
the ignominious punishment prescribed for that
offence.
The whole subject has. within the last few
lature, and gave rise to a long, warm, and able
debate. In the popular branch Of the Legisa
ture disposition to resort to extreme measures
was evnced, and resolutions were passed which
treated this outrage on Parsons, if carried out
TO conviction, as cause Of war between the
two States.
The other branch Of the Legislature 1.-THE
Senae) viewed the matter more calmly. While
every proper disposition to protect Mr.. Parson,
and every other citizen Of Virginia was mani
tested, large majority of the senators opposed
at present, the adoption Of rigorous measures
They were content to request or require tina
Mr.. Parsons shall not appear to answer The
charge preferred against him, and that the
State Of Virginia shall be responsible for The
sun in which he was bailed.
The bill, as passed, is q substitute for the
original BILL and omits all reference to calling
upon the military in certain contingency, bu
provides that all money paid by Virginia, OF
behalf Of Parsons, shall be demanded of Penn
sylvana, and in case the latter shall hereafte
imprison Parsons and refuse to release him
the Governor Of Virginia shall immediatel
convene the Legislature. The bill is made ap
plicable to all future similar cases.
Such is tn BILL We believe, as it passed th,
Senate. Whether it has yet been acted upor
by the House, we are yet to learn.
We are informed, however, that Mr.. Parson!
has gone to Pennsylvania TO stand trial, ant
that the Governor Of Virginia has appointed
John Randolph Tucker, esq, his counsel, OF
behalf of the State.
We do not hesitate to express the opinion
that any matreatment of Mr.. Parsons by tn
authorities Of Pennsylvania will lead to seri
Gus difficulties between the two States. 1t is
fit subject Of congratulation that the presen
Legislature Of Pennsylvania is Democratic
and wherever Democracy is in the ascendant
there we may look for respect for the rights 0
property and fidelity to the Constitution.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29
duty and of justice are clear and have full

duty and of justice are clear and have full
sway.
The Boston Post Of the 25th says:
"The discourse of Hon. Robert Toombs, on the
subject Of slavery, last evening" was listened to
attenuvely by large and crowded audience.
Il was bold and manly effort strong in its
constitutional argument; cogent, and clear, and
accurate, in its historical statements; and elo-
quent and impressive throughout In the
course of the lecture he gave powerful vim
dicatiou of the Kansas and Nebraska BILL and
predicted that when the day of prejudice and
passion shall have. passed, thousands of good
men, who now believe this measure to have
been wrong, would reverse their judgment.
Mr.. Toombs gave the constitutional and historr
zeal portions with great force; and it would be
well for the whole country if such facts as he
detailed, as to our government, could be more
fully understood than they are"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29
Female In Male Attire Singular Dis.
coyery.

In Baltimore, Wednesday night, a young
lady, about nineteen years of age, was arrested
by the watchmen in male attire. She was
recognized by gentleman from Albany, N. Y.
as the daughter Of wealthy citizen of that
place. She served as a nurse in Norfolk during
the epidemic. The american says:
On Tuesday afternoon person dressed in
the garb Of a man, arrived by the Philadelphia
train and stopped at Sherwood's Hotel, at the
corner of Fayette and Harrison streets, regis.
tering the name of Charles Walters The party
had the features of a woman, but no suspicion
was at the time excited. On Wednesday
morning she came down stairs and called for
breakfast, which was disposed Of, and she sailed
out into the city. While she was at breakfast,
the proprietor engaged in conversation with
her, and as soon as she left, expressed his
suspicion that it was female in male apparel
During the day the chambermaid moved the
yalise Of the guest when it opened, and pair
Of corsetts, such as are worn by ladies, dropped
on the floor. This fact increased the suspicion,
but nothing was said about it until night, when
the intelligence was conveyed to the house that
female in the male garb had been arrested
and conveyed to the middle district watchhouse.
She stated that she was from Albany, where
her parents now reside; that her name is
Caroline Walters; and she was induced to leave
home to search for young man named William
Aud, whom she learned had come to this city.
The young lady is very pretty of rather large
size and fascinating in her conversation. On
Thursday morning another young person dressed
in male attire, but evidently woman, called
at the Sherwood House and asked for "Mr
Walters" and upon being told that Miss w
bad been arrested, made her escape. Miss
Walters will be sent back to her father at
Albany.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29
scenes on the Ice.

The Philadelphia papers notice ice on the
Delaware, river and says:
Troups of men and boys are daily to be
seen either sliding or skating upon its surface,
while here aud there may be seen shiyerng
men standing behind rude bars dealing out hot
oyster soup or vile liquor. Near these bars or
booths, each by the way, having the American
flag gaily floating in the breeze, some enter,
prizing youth may be with table, GOV,
cred with what is known in the sporting world
as a sweat cloth, while he sits, with box and
dice in hand and about dollar in small change,
waiting for some one to try his luck. Near
the shore boys kindle large fires, by which
those who are about 10 skate can fasten the
irons to their feet to whom they look for a
small remuneration. In sheltered hooks, old
women do a thriving business by selling cakes,
cigars, &c, and altogether the scene is an ami
mated one"
At St. Louis the Missouri river is frozen
over to the depth of three and half feet
The Mirror of Saturday says:
son the Illinois side, but some considerable
distance from the shore, were pitched several
canvas tents, at the entrance of which were
placed boys, hollooing out, hot coffee hot
whisky punches Tom and jerry whisky
sings DC. Some Of the fancy too, and
sporting characters had their faro and roulette
tables in full blast. At the end of the ice
road at the other side, is placed a large board
with the inscription, in monster letters, Mis-
sissippi Avenue This was the great centre
OF attraction, as in this immediate locality
everything was to be found to stimulate and
heat the Inner man. Thousands of skaters
might be seen gliding in every direction over
the icy surface. Boys and girls, young ladies
and their loving SWANS, old men and their bet
ter halves, negroes of all variety of shade
from the pure African jet to the light brown
swelled the immense gathering, and completely
covered the river opposite the city. Sets were
formed on the ice, and dancing kept mp unit
late hour at night.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29

RGa- 1t seems to be as difficult for it to stop
showing as it is to effect an organization Of the
House Of Representatives. Sunday and yes
terday there was an almost constant fall OF
snow. II sometimes descended in large Aeecy
flakes, Sometimes in little hard icy particles.
This protracted spell Of bad weather entails
much suffering on man and beast. Wild ami.
mails and birds suffer greatly from the unu.
sual rigors Of the season. Food, which it is
difficult for them to get at any time, il
is now impossible for them to procure.
Sportsmen have much cause to fear that the
partridges, rabbits, and other game, will be
greatly diminished, if not altogether de.
stroyed. Dead birds and animals are said to
be picked up in great numbers all over the
country This no doubt accounts in a great
measure for the number Of them that are seen
hanging up at all the eating houses Either
starved or frozen to death, they are, it is to be
feared, made matter Of trade by unscrupu.
lous people who sell them in our markets.
Those gentlemen who live in the country,
and indulge in the manly and delightful sports
Of the field, would do we'll to seek out and pro.
vide for the partridges. Theyare easily captured
and as easily domesticated.
But If the birds and other wild creatures
suffer from the unexampled rigors Of the season.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29

The following paragraph from the Natchez
Free Trader, of the Sth, goes to illustrate the
abolition doctrine Of freedom upon compulsion,
and how it is appreciated by the objects of
their philanthropy:
San INCIDENT THAT BEARS IT'S OWN COMMENT.
Isaac, body servant Of General Quitman,
arrived home few days since Shortly after
the General reached Washington City, Isaac
expressed great desire to return home to Mis-.
sissippi. Upon being pressed for his reasons
for so sudden wish, he told his master that
he had been repeatedly beset by two white men,
from Boston, who urged him to accept their aid
to run from his master. He stated that he was
afraid that he would be kidnapped into freedom
as he believed the two men were capable Of any
atrocity. The General gave Isaac pass with
which he safely reached home, to his infinite
satisfaction"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29

An AMERICAN BARoSEss.-The following
invitation card announced in Paris an inter-
esting, if not important fact:
The Baron Louis de Waechter. Chamber.
lain Of His Majesty the King of Wurtemburg
has the honor to inform you of the marriage Of
Monsieur the Baron Auguste de Waechter, his
brother, Chamberlain of His Majesty the King
OF Wurtemburg, and Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary near His Majesty
the Emperor Of France, with Madomoiselle
Josephine Louisa Lee, daughter of Madame the
Widow Lee, (of New York, ! and invites you to
be present at the nuptial benedicton, which
will be given them at the Church of the Re.
demption, Rue Chauchat, Thursday, 10Th of
Decembrr, at o'clock precisely"
The match between the Baron Waechter and
Miss Lee, now the Baroness Waechter, was
made up last summer at the Springs of Baden,
and aside from the Baron's title and the ladys
hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the match
was an agreeable one TO both parties The
Baron Waechter is about forty years Of age
Nec York Express.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-01-29

how cruel must be the suferings of the poor
who have neither clothes to cover them, fire to
warm, nor food to save them from starving 1t
makes the heart sad to think Of the number
Of the sick, of the helpless women and the still
more helpless children, who are exposed to
every form of privation. 1t is to be hoped
that He who feeds the young ravens will put it
into the hearts of those who rejoice in this
worlds goods to visit and relieve them.