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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-02-23
FOR Rfy.H

Il raise 10 tons each; one set Blacksmith tools, u
sufheient quantity of Quarry Tools fer 900 men 20
work with, made OF the best cast stee several Arch
ors about three coils Rope from to three inch thick
Also, a quantity of Lumber and Iron as good as .ew
which will all be sold alta great bargain or further
pariic ulars enquire of SAMUEL CALLEh, hast Dsven
pori, or Brittum q Black, Hampton, H. tdec l%dtf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04
THE CHEyALIER WKoFF's DuroMAr,c ExpE-

The CHEvALIER WKoFF's DIPLOMATIC ExpE-
RIENcEs AND ROMANTIC ADvENrUREs.-The Che
waller Wikoff's new book win be out in few
days, and viii make we predict a greater fur@e
than his first work upon his courtshp and its
consequences. The new book is Of grayer
character than the other, but in some points Of
view it will be found even more interesting. 1t
gives an inside view of European diplomacy, and
more fully explains the causes which led to the
Chevalier's incarceration at Genoa. But the
most interesting portion Of the work is the
chapter upon Lord Palmerston and his policy,
in which great deal of light is thrown upon
the secret springs upon which the alliance be-
tween France and England was founded. Else
where we publish the Chevalier's preface, which
will be found temptingly piquant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04
THE BLACK SEA.

The Psri. Pay, the following explanation rea
tive 10 the firing the English gun boat 81 YenlKae
I'VE believe the affair has been explained 10 the satsfss
ton Of both parties the eunbcat being ,5oat 10 nae,
The stas. srn loaded with powder was fred socord.
Ing 10 common USAGE, ~ signs The captain explained
the pmsndsni OF forts his reason for being Iu
those waters The nrst snot not having been nesrd
second one was fred, and subsequently . third.
after which the hossh vessel answered and &C.
cspted the required ps,lev. The two commsodnc
ofhcers, Russian and English, having exchanset
explanations agreed 70 refer the matter TO the two c
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04
DENMARK.

Tho Prussisn CbrTcspona. NOD OF Berlin says
We learn from gcof source that the is- sent
Cope nhsxcn by Prussia aud Austria ok the 10Th OF
Docs nber the period when those Powers ~il bring
question OF the Sornd Dues before Germsnc De
In the event OF either being unattended b.
by the Danish Government II IL announced tnst England
has ssreed 20 pay 70 Denmark the price redeempg
the Sound Dues, co ptsl su calculated on an auouai
OF GA5t00 The British at present nav go 900
yearly as pas Sins tolls =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

The RICHMOND JUSTA UPON New YORK Pol |:
TIcs.-One Of the organs Of the Richmond Junta
the Eraminer-sdvises the incoming admins
tration to secure the harmony Of the democratic
factions in this State, by giving all the Offices to
Pennsylvania. Indiana and Illinois--States which
remained firm in the faith-whle New York,
with the exception Of this city, went over to tho
enemy. The Richmond Junta evidently means
TO assume entire control over the new admins
trason, not only with regard TO the portion Of the
spoils to be given to Virginia, but in all other
matters In every part Of the country. How far
they will succeed In this remains to be seen. All
the factions here are organizing for the coming
struggle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

Advces from Constantf ople the 18th instant state
that NJ D. Boutoniene had again endeavorc1 70 obtain
IRON the government the Dismissal Of Engsn ships from
the u, sphorus.
The attempt OF TsrouK Kahn had fsiled 10 effect with
lord Redce, settemen Of the disputes BET seen Eos
land and Persia,
An English frgs,e had arrived at Constautnople, and
other SHIPS were expected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

Our POPULARITY AT THE SOUTH.-The Charles
ton Mercury seems to grieve over its own idea
that the course pursued by the New YORK HER
AID during the recent election has destroyed our
popularity in the Southern States Our popu-
larity in the Southern States What did that
ever amount to. For thirty years we have been
supporting and defending the constitutional rights
abuse that has been heaped upon us has
came from the politicians and editors in the
Southern States. During the very last year
when we were defending the constitutional rights
of the South Governor Wise and his tribe Of
Virginia slanderers, led on by the Richmond
Enquirer, were continually assailing US personally
sometimes on the stump sometimes on the
floor Of Congress sometimes in the columns Of
their newspapers, charging us with all sorts of
rascalities and abusing US for endeavoring to
defend their interests. That is the popularity
that is the gratitude which we have had at the
hands Of the South for many years past The
true popularity of the HERALD is in this metro
polls; II is supported by this metropolis; its indie
pendencc is secured by the patronage which II
meets In this metropolis. We are indebted to no
section Of the country for our support-that
comes from this city. Yet we will hereafter, as
well as we have done before, defend and support
the constitutional rights Of every section, pay
ing especial regard to the great central States
from whence came our progress, our ideas, our
civilization, our power and our prosperity
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04
Malls for the Pacific

new YORX HERALD-cALIFORNIA EDITION.
yNs United mail steamship Illinois, Capt Boggs,
wf esve this port afternoon d two O'Clock,
Dor Aspinwan.
- MATS for California and other parts Of the Pacific
Win close q one O'Clock.
ne NEW Yoax WEEKLY HKRAID-Calfofnia edition
eousining the Intelligence rom oil parts Of the
world VIII be published 1t ten O'Clock in the morning
single COPIES Wrappers ready for mailing sixpeDcs.
AGeus WI please their orders early - pos
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

increase overiass year Of IL All The afars OF tn
commission are IN fourishing condition. The dis
Qated claim with the Ten Governors OF $4,000 FOR
che cure Of enigrant paupers has been referred to
Judge Cowies for arbitration.
The cattle market yesterday, OWING to the heavy
rain which prevailed, was decide dly dull especially
during the forenoon. Prices ranged from &c. llc,
the latter rate being paid for the best quality only.
Cows and calves sold a. SIS SIS. Veal calves
were in better demand at trife advance. In other
descriptions Of stock there was no material varia
ton from the previous weeks prices
The extreme inclemency Of the weather yesterday
tended to check transactions in many kinds a pro
duse The sales of cotton embraced about 500 .
1000 bales, without change in prices, while the
market closed firm. Flour was inactive, and for
common grades Of State and Western, about five
cents per barrel lower while other descriptions were
without alteration of moment. Wheat was in fair
request, with moderate sales at unchanged prices
Corn was quiet and sales limited, at zoe. Tic. for
mixed, and 74c. for prime Western yellow. Pork
was steady with sales of old mess at $l9, and new
do at SO so. Sugars were firm, while sales were
confined to about 800 hhds, the prices of which
given in another column. Coffee was quiet Freights
were steady with moderate engagements to Liver
pool and London.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04
SPAIN.
SPAIN.
ABoRrIvE REvoLUTIosARY DEMONSTRATION Al

MALAGA.
The reported arrangement between she Spanish Bour.
bops bad failed The Queen OF Spain was kept In the
dark 10 the real project OF the clerical party which
her eventual abdcasion, and tho marriage OF
her daughter 70 tue eldest OF the Inana Don Juan
republican movement had taken place. At Malaga,
on the 18th uh, the garrison vas attacked By persous
proclaimipg republic. The troops resisted and order
was 70 csiabish'd. Five OF the insurgents woro
killed The garrison bad seven mon woundcd.
Msprip, Nov. 20.
The force OF the artillery hxed II IL 600 men. Tran.
guilty restored Malaga There have slight dis
turbarces here. Numerous arrests hsve oecn made
among the lower CLASSES.
The latest accounts from Spain report the hsaga
rectoo having pocal aim, but ssm ply intended
for smuggling purposes II understood that oil tho
prisoners had been executed. Further
expected tho incorporation OF the militia the regu
lar army had led deseytion Of vest numbers
would bc was thought quito ready for such sttsnps.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

The Governor OF Palermo ordered stric surycll.
lance be exercised upon ali the French and English
commercial vesseis.
II wAs probable that within day.or t~o the NeapoH-
tan question which rad remained In stste saras,i,n
Tor q long tlme, would advance stage one way the
sthcr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

Tho elections ri Lisbon had been favorable TO tic
government msioriy being obtained by the candidates
Of the "regcnerston.p
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04
FRANCE.

REACTION IN THE FRENCH MONEY MARKET
Paris correspondent writes that me Emperor ant
Empress, with select party. WILL after all 90 TO Fon
tapebleau.
Atreaty OF commerce has been concluded between
France and the sandu ch Is ands.
PAHn, Nov. Il, 1855.
Everything 70 day announces q vigorous reaction In
the French funds They closed folio us-rhree PEI
Cents, SIR S4c -Four and Half per Cents. eff eoc.
Tho condition Of the Bank continues 70 improve.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

Mn. SUMMERS HEALrH.-wc see that some of
the papers in the republican interest publish from
time TO time paragraphs about Senator Summers
health, regretting that he cannot resume his seat
in Congress. Some democratic journals, on the
other hand, have made light Of bis illness, and IN
sinuaie that be is kept confined to his room by
his party for political effect. We have heard an
account of the assault on Mr.. Sumner from an
eye witness whose testimony was not fully brought
out on the trial: he says that perhaps such a
scene never before occurred in a civilized com-
munity. And from the nature Of the injuries be
saw inflicted be feels satisfied that Mr.. Sumner
has received an injury Of which be can never re-
cover. Indeed, from what he says we are led to
believe that the hopes which are entertained OF
Mr. Summers ever rcsumng his seat IN The So
nate are unjusti6ed His nervous system and
brain must have received a shock which will
forever disable him from intellectual exerton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

it viii be seen, with the assistance we have rem
dered to Pierce in laying before the country
picture Of our foreign relations that they are in
a very satisfactory condition
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

REPLY TO THE SUCKING DovE.-Will not our
amiabe contemporaries Of the Tribune admit
that the Legislature Of free State has
right to establish slavery as local institution
After the Revolution slavery existed in nearly all
the Northern States, and was abolished by acts OF
the Legislatures. The same power could estab
lish as well a. abolish. II will take a great deal
Of higher law to get over that fact
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

THE CBEvAIIER WEBB IN WAsHIyGroN.-We
perceive by our Washington correspondence that
our distinguished contemporary, the Chcvalier
Webb, has removed from this city, bag and bag
gage, scrip and scrippage, and taken up his resi-
dence at the national capital. lie pitched his
camp at the house formerly occupied by Mr..
Faulkner, Of Virginia, and is to begin his career
by grand dinner party on Saturday of this
week. This viii be repeated at intervals
during the next three months aud the
Chevalier also intends to give some tea
parties after the fashion Of those given by Lords
Pslmerston and Clarendon when the Chevalier
was in London. The ostensbe object Of the
Chevalier Webb Is to introduce in Washington
the style Of diplomacy which be saw In London
but his principal business is with the lobby, he
being engaged at high bonus-something over
ffty.two thousand dollars-to aid and assist in
getting through Congress several jobs such as
the Pacific railway schemes, the alteration OF the
duties upon railway iron, and several other speci-
fc schemes. We had supposed, previous 10 re-
ceiviDe this important intelligence, that our gal
liant contemporary would be a candidate before
the Legislature for the United States Senatorshp
from this State but with sharp eye to the
main chance, he undoubtedly magines that lob
bying in Washington, at the rate of fifty-two
thousand dollars per job, will pay much better
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-04

THE HOTELS Az WAsHrNGroN.--On of the
Washington journals whose otachts are uu-
doubleday on the free list at the bars Of
the various hotels considers these hotels as
the most splendid, convenient, luxurious and
comfortable establishments in the world.
Now, every one who travels to Washington
except the lobby members, pronounces them the
meanest, dearest and dirtiest establishments
almost without exception-in the world IL is
not remarkable that the lobby members like the
hotels Az agents for the corruption Of Congress-
men. the Washington hotels are about on par
with the disr,putable female influence which the
lobby sometimes finds 20 exceedingly effective.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-30
ONE DAY
LATER FROM EUROPE.
The Pr"sstan aud Persian Di6fcalties- Ras-
sian Intervention.
Arrival of the Europa.

Steamship Europa, from Liverpool, 18th,
arrived at New York on Saturday, with sixty
passengers. Her news is one day later, and
OF considerable interest
The fall of Herat, in Persia, IS conirsed.
1t Surrendered to the Persians on the goth of
October. The English troops had arrived in
the Persian Gulf. 1t is reported that France
is mediatng between the belligerents. en-
deavoring to pursua9e Persia to yield to Eng
land. The war against Persia was proclaim
ed at Calcutta on the first of November, and
the last division of the feet for the Persian
Gull left Bombay Nov. 18th. Five thousand
English troops are to occupy Karrack and
Bushlre. 1t is understood al St. Petersburg
that Gen. Birjuloff, who commands the troops
ON the Russo Persian frontier, has received
orders to enter Persia with fifty thousand men
at the first requisition made by the Shah of
Persia. At the same time it is stated that two
corps de-armS have been set in motion to-
wards the frontier.
A Russian correspondent of the Konigs-
berg journal says =" Russia cannot look on
passive spectator to the bold steps the Brit.
ish government is taking towards Persia, or of
the tergiversations of Austria, and it will not
be Russia's fault if new warike complications
arise OF the Russian army he adds, how
ever =" She will demand no less than to
measure its strength with the Austrians. whom
it saved in 1850" letter from the Polish
frontier also confirms the movement of the
Russian forces northward and eastward. 1t
states that the entire Russian army which has
hitherto been stationed in the South, is not
only to remain there during the winter, but
also considerable portion Of it is to be moved
further southwark to the frontier of Ressara-
bla and the coast of the Black Sea.
Prussia has closed all communication with
Switzerland, and will make no further prop
ostions. and has announced that nothing
further remains but to take active measures.
She will, however, receive any new PROPOSE
ton, although she " i'll not make any. A spe-
cial Congress of powers to discuss this Neuf
chatel affair is not improbable. 1t is stated
that Prussia is about to demand of the great
powers whether they have exhausted all the
diplomatic means towards solution, and if
the answer is affirmative she will then be pre-.
pared to do justice to herself. The Tunis gov
eminent has also issued a lengthy memoran
dun to prove that Neufchatel is not bound to
obey the king of Prussia The king of Prus.
sia is very sore on this point, and the rumor
prevails that Prussan army will march into
Switzerland.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-30

Hon. gmnrten w. U phuna.
This gentleman, member elect from Essex
County. is spoken OF as a candidate for President
Of the Senate.
The " Americans" par excellence, interpose an
objection on account Of his " foreign birth"
That be is well qualihedi in all other particulars
no one can well dispute He is a gentleman Of
hne personal appearance, of excellent address, Of
much legislative experience, and in every respect
an able and accomplished man. Bnt forsooth, he
was not born in the right spot.
True, II any one will take the trouble Of visit
ing the old cemetery in the town of Brookfeld,
they will find the gravestones which mark the
resting place Of his grandfather, DR.. Jabez Up
ham, and on the main street OF that town, wester-
ly Of the village, he will find the old family man
sion OF the Uphams, from whence went forth
large number Of very talented and success full men,
who have taken prominent part in the business
and politics Of the country. One Of them repre-
scented this district IL we mistake not in the
Congress ofthe United States.
We happen 20 know that this same Mr.. Upham.
against whom objection is made as n foreigner
was forty years ago member OF the public schools
OF Boston, and when all the children and youth
were assembled on the Common TO do reverence
TO PRECEDENT Monroe, on his visit 10 that city
young uphem was Of the number; and we know
TOO that ,hirty-eight years ago he taught school
Without entering the lists as an advocate or
opponent OF any gentleman as President Of the
Senate, we must enter our protest against such
Kaoi0 Noth.ngisSs-rnn-Mad as is exhibited In the
caseof Mr.. Upham.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-30
LOCAL NEWS
ard of Mayor and AIdermen.

Monday Evening, Dec. o.
Two communications from the Committee on
Education. in relation to the School House at
Worthwhile, were referred to the next City Gov
eminent.
An order was passed. authorizing the CITY
Treasurer to have VIM. T. Merrifeld refund So4,
paid by the Board for damages for upsetting the
chaise of Lamb & Foster, on Union street-said
upsetting being caused by Mr.. Merrifeld leaving
| the stone in the street.
The Committee on Lighting Streets reported
on the petition of Stephen Salisbury and Others,
in favor OF putting lamp on the corner of Fos-
ter and Waldo streets. Accepted.
An ordinance, amendatory of ordinance in
relation to the Fire department, was passed.
An amended order from the Common Council,
in relation to the Worcester Light Infantry, was
concurred with.
The ordinance in favor of compromising Ward
Clerks, came up from the other Board, referred
to the next City Government, and was concurred
with.
The return of Uriah Stone, in relation to the
school house at New Worcester, was referred to
the next City Government.
The Committee on Claims reported that the
City Solicitor had decided adverse to sustaining
suit claiming insurance on Burncoat Plain school
house, because the teacher was knowing to the
fact of hot ashes being put in barrel The Com.
mittee asked to be discharged. Report recon-
mitted.
communication from Sumner Bridges, rela-
tive to the condition of certain Streets was refer
red to the Mayor.
Thereport of the Committee on the petition of
S. V. Stone relative to the City Guards, read,
and the Mayor authorized to draw his order for
the amount paid by the Guards for fitting up their
armory. Passed.
Alderman Lincoln, from the Committee chosen
to examine the papers and books of the City Mar
shars office, reported at length, expressing their
appreciation of the manner in which the Marshal
and Police had performed their duty, and recon-
mended that the Marshal be paid one hundred
dollars for extra expenses. The report was
cepted, and the City Solicitor was instructed to
commence suit against certain officers of last
years City Government, for Withholding fees paid
to them and belonging to the city.
The report of the Committee in relation to
settling with the liquor agents, was adopted.
A communication from the City Treasurer, re.
questing instructions, was received, and he was
directed to settle the account with Messrs. Spur,
Sibley, and Mignault.
The Mayor was authorized to draw his order
upon the City Treasury, for the amount due Mr..
Mansfield, State Liquor Agent, and charge it to
the contingent fnnd, Adopted.
Alderman Wall offered a resolution, voting the
thanks of the Board to the Police Department
for the efficient manner in which they have per-
formed their duties. Adopted unanimously, by a
yea and nay vote.
The report of the Committee on the Police De-
partment, with the above resolution, were ordered
to be printed.
Adjourned till Saturday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-12-30
Financial.


MONDAY MORNING. Dec 90. 1856
There is very little change in money matters for
the week. the demand and supply being Ty equally bal
aucd, and rates continue steady at to % per for
choice paper. temporary loans request cor
sequent upon the Necessary arrangements for the nsu.f
annual settlements Jarpary but there evidently much
less disturb in fnancia affairs from this souc than
in years past The large list OF dividend payments which
are to be distributed this week, si! have IA
Vcrable influence on both thu money ard markets.
after sufficient time elapsed for the eff reaz
The s6cl market holds firm and prices are " II Us
TENED considering that the present rates per
Cent HbVe ruling gu tations only few weeks In
Vestors have been much accustomed for the few
years to get steaks at their prices that they show
me reluc in paying the advanced prices and
besides tits heretofore every Improvement Of r Der
cent has been followed almost iuvAitby by reaction
when prices would be qIie to fl lover " II than
former rates at last however the order of hiags is
enaAg'd, and from all appearances, permanently Now
aUf al advance the shares become in the mar
ke and buyers obliged take what they can get or
run the chance of still! higher hgIes Scsreflng their
orders.
There an increased demand for some of the leading
railroads Saturday and TRANSACTIONS limited only
from the difficulty of Obtaining The stocks wanted at
even an advance on pteyi5u' rates Western improved
to SO ex dividend, ard at quotations Boston
aud Worcester sold freely at 49, and the market was
cleared OF all the lots for SALE tie prize being
at the elise Both these stocks have pgd semi annual
dividends of four per cent ard the friends of each
heye them really worth par-$l00 per share
Boz ton and Maine ia i'm and at 76g and Lowell
is wanted at 81, but there not many BUYERS as
weei SINCE probably fen dslppoinmentin getting only
per cent dividend instea1 of per ceat. Coucori is
very firm, and has advanced IS bid without producing
sellers. Fitchbu G, Providence, Old Colony Eastern,
Manchester and lawrence and !shua and Low H. are
in less demand than other but The amount Of stuck
the markell is limited aud the moment orders come in
ices must adyapc:. Northern is firm and scarce at 80
bid, 10 asked; Worcester and Nashua As bid Providence
aud Worcester II BID few days ago, but since the per
cent dividend higher prices would probably b. paid
Portland and SlcO has advanced to sales at 81 ami no
more shares offered Wilmington Railroad is ,efy FIRM
and stock exceedingly scarce Vermont ard Ma sachu
IS is wanted at S. and shar offered less than 90 to
10. Even 0gdensburg finds buyers without sellers at au
improved price, ard per share bid Centralis
dull at to per share Rutland stock has no market
value and bids fer it seldom heard.