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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

The BESzoIE LIGHr-For the last half
century some mode Of furnishing cheap light
has occupied the attention of the first chemists
and scientific men Of the age. Almost every
article, of an explosive combustible nature.
had been tried, and one after another thrown
aside from some insuparsble objection. with the
exception of the present coal gas, now IN use
in our large cities. This has been found to an
swer. vely well in depsely populated towns
where the number Of consumers will amply
repay the construction of expensive works aud
the laying of miles of supply pipe but the
desideratum has been TO furnish aeheap. pleas
ant and portable light for the use of private
dwellings,, acsdemy's. asylums, mills. facto
ries ana country residences, situated so remote
from city gas works as to preclude the possi
bility of receiving the benefit of them. This
object has at last been achieved. The follow
ing description will best explain the principle
of the discovery
Among the many other things that have
engaged the attention of those in search Of
cheap light, Benzole, from its peculiar illumi
mating power, has attracted attention.
"Tbe Boston BeDzoe-Gas Generator, in
vented and patented in 1853, by o. P. DRAKE,
of Boston, has made this peculiar material
available. The appearance is small, compact
and simple, and manageble by any person OF
ordinary capacity few moments daily at
tention will'keep it 10 readiness to supply all
the gas required. II is not liable to get out OF
order. No furnace is used 10 generate he gas
it Is perfectly safe.
"The Gas is made by simply forcing air
through the Generator containing Benzole,
| which is done by a rotary pump connected
with the Generator. and operated by weight
The air vaporiEes the BenEole, and, combining
with the vapor. makes Gas which. when light
ed at the burner, gives clear, soft, brilliant
diffiusive light, so that colors can be distinguish
ed by it.
"Benzole is a very volatile hydro-carbon fluid
i inexplosive, obtained by the distillation fron
coal tar, or directly from the rich bituminou
coal thai upderlies parts OF Ohio. Illinois, In
!. diana, Kentucky. and other States OF the Unio
3 and British Prov inces. IL may be said in cor
E nection with this. that in the process Of eztraC
ting the Benzole from the coal, that valuabl
lmbricating and burning oils are obtained
! Which ia themselves, yield good profit G
! capital invested"
e This light has been in use in Boston. Ne
q York aud other large cities for some years, su
6cient time to test It's psaeticability and esta
: lish it a cheap. convenient and portab
Gas Generator, supplying light as low if n
lower than by any other mode. The spparat
y can be seen in full operation, any night, at I
;nl jewslry store Of O. j.. BALDWIN & Co., Bat
House corner. See advertisement.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

Not single member of Gen. HARRIsoN's
Cabinet supports Fremont, and but one OF
,sueral TAYLoR's. All of the ex- Presidents
= the Republic are against FREMosr. The
tied son and heir Of JACKSON is defend
sucHAsAN. The SON and son-in-law o.
- ,oN, the sons Of HENRY CLAY and
r.. WEBsrEH are also all for BUCHANAN
~ General LESLIE COMBS, of Ken
- Al. noted Wing orator and bosom
friend of CL- ~.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

D An editor in Lafayette says "the growing
of weeds between the stones Of q pavement is
often very injurious ~ well ss unsightly."-
Lou. Cosrier.
Would il not be well for the city authorities
to appoint corps Of scavengers to grub out"
the grass from the middle Of the streets-at
least those around the public squaref We
merely make the suggestion, that's ell.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14
NUMBER l3.
4aImaua of LoRausnoIf

10 the Democratic Pharos of August 6, we
have detailed account of German Demo
cratic Meeting, at Logansport on Saturday
last. The entire German population of that
city participated in the proceedings, and
gave the strongest evidence of their attach
ment to the Democratic cause.
The presentation Of rich and costly asg,
by the German ladies of the city, was one
of the most pleasing and impressive scenes
of the day.
The flag was presented by Miss BERTHA
CHnsTMANN. accompanied by the following
brief but beautiful speech.
To the honor aud prosperity of our free coup
try do the German Ladies Of Logansport pre-
sent, herewith, TO the German voters who be-
long 10 the Democratic party, this pure and true
american =. flag. with the hope and expectation
that you all. with even love and firmness, will
protect our well-beloSed adopted Fatherland
from tyranny. The Liberty. Constitution and
u Mon forever.
G. CoULoS, Esq. of indianapolis, said
Ladies Of LoSansport In the name of the
Old Democracy. who are represented in James
Buchanan. Of Pennsylvania. and in the name
OF the Young Democracy, who are represented
in kentucky's noble son, John G. Breckenridge
| accept this flag, May it, in the hands of the
Democracy, wave through victory or defeat
They will never desert this glorious dag Of our
Union, but cling To each star as pillar Of this
great Republic. (Cheers) Young man, lad.
dressing Mr.. Hargen.) take this dag. Let il
wave for our noble representatives, in whose
honor 1t shall now be raised. Do you never de-
eArf - l...s 4 "a.
Cheers.
Mr. Hsrtgen, a young German Democrat
of this city, received the flag on behalf Of
those he represented, and in doing SO, said:
In the name Of my Democratic brethren do
| heartiully thank you, ladies. for the conf
dence you place in the Democratic cause. am
at loss TO find sentiments sufficiently expires
siye 10 explain 10 you the advantages and rights
of this, our cause. The flag, the presentation
from your hands, dear ladies, which now hold
is language enough To incline all 10 unite in its
good cause. II is the emblem of truth and sim
cerity. All not united in this cause cannot but
feel the sting Of corrupted conscience when
Witnessing the flowing Of these glowing colors
Ladies, feel but too proud 10 have been the
chosen one to address yeu even these few words
1 would continue, but the emotions arising
within me tell me that cannot do justice TO
the principles Of our cause therefore, in
conclusion, ladies. will again thank you. in the
name of my Democratic brethren, for your time
and labor spent for the production Of this flag,
which am ceriain will speedily show the time
when it shall stand on the summit OF the Amer
ican Union 1f bef-f 40
Thirty-ore German girls, dressed in white,
with wreath on their heads, and each bear
ing banner for one Of the thirty-one States
of the Union, occupied the stand during the
presentation ceremony. Cheers were given
for the German ladies and the Union,
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

OF We learn from the Cincinnati Com
mereial, that Judge MCLEAN has granted a
writ of habeas corpus for G. w. BRowN, editor
of the Kansas Herald Of Freedom. who is now
under arrest in that Territory, on the charge
Of treason.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

I, spRu or Know .NorHNorsn.-On the night
Of the 18th inst, some half dozen Know
Nothing rowdies. infiamed by liquor. made an
attack upon the Catholic church. in Freehold,
NJ The windows were riddled by brickbats
and other missiles.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

0TJ. ID. TAYLOR has withdrawn from the
Editofship of the Cincinnati Tines, post
which he has faithfully AMI ably filled, ever
since the commencement Of the publication
of that paper. The fraternity generally re-
gret to part cOmpaniOnship with Mr. TAYLOR
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

AsorHKR FIzzIs-The German organ of IL
Black Republican Abolitionists. in cinsinnsti
called the Repubiieaner, after little fiounder'
ing, languished and died on last Monday morn
ing. Csuss--wsnt of patronage. RtQ"sea
in pace. lii
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

&C., "a, sus. = PrKE. formerly Of the
vS.n..v Fzo and more recently, Of the
p,aor,;n.,on Gn.1 M, 'io'at Flag, has be-.
Dioon' s.S. .,,,o-. - the st. Louis Pilot
Col. PIKE wislds "stroA y quub .aa wiz
make his efforts .tell," In b 'As'' " 'ns Ds-
mocracy.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14
Me citing at Oakland.

A meeting of the Democrats Of Oakland
at which SYLVESTER VANLANINGHAM acted
as President, JOHN EMRY and JAS. McKEAN
Vice Presidents, and A Il. Cory, Secretary
was held at Oakland, on Saturday evening,
the 4th instant, for the purpose of making
arrangements for Grand Democratic Mass
Meeting, to be held at that place, on the 2lst
Of the present month, with torch light pro-
cession in the evening.
A Committee of Arrangements was APP
pointed, consisting Of the following gentle
men, viz: Christopher Apple, jr., George
o. Brien. Levi Bolander, Thomas Dragoo,
James H. Pummer, John Mock, John
Emry. John S. Apple, James Mexican,
Joseph Wright and Elias McCord.
One Chief Marshal and four subordinates
were also appointed-OscAR ROBINSON, Chief,
aud GEo. GRIsT, MosEs CRAIG, JACKSON
HArFIELD and BRrsroL WrrHAM, subordi-
mates.
The Committee of Arrangements were in
structed to use all proper means to prevent
the sale of spirits within. one mile of the
place of meeting.
A series of strong and patriotic resolutions
were then passed, the concluding one OF
which is a regular elincher. We give it for
its pith and terseness.
Resolved. That good test of Democrat is
an unscrafched nckef-that we are in favor of
the "BUcK." aud nothing but the BUCK"
We have no doubt our friends Of Oakland
will have fiue time OF it on the 21st, as we
understand that their arrangements are to be
as thorough and extensive as it is possible
to make them.
Our brethren of this city will, we hope.
give them good lift in the way Of men, mu-
sic, banners, transparencies and torch-lights.
Some of our best speakers are, We under
stand, to be engaged for the occasion
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

BAsK FAnurx.-The failure Of the VALLEY
Bank of Maryland" at Hagerstown. is an
nounosd. 1t is said its potss are abundant 10
the West. -a - 8 - 20
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

AsorHBR FEMALE.-An exchs ''se '.y' !"
turns out after all that GREELEY M
NETT don't 60 for JESSIE FsExoE4 ns
gofor Mary Posa, different ''m@
gsther.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

81 BLACK REPUBLICAN SENTMESr.-~She
True Apaerioan. Black Republican organ
in Erie county, Pennsylvania, in comment
ing upon speech delivered at Democratic
meeting, says
This twaddle about the Union" and its pres
creation, is too silly aRd sickening for any good
effect. We think the liberty Of SINGLE staUe IS
irorth more tban ALL THE UNIONS Cons UNIVERSE
oAN HOLD
Here is Black Republicanism, pure and
unadulteratsd.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14
all frrom the Cleveland Piainaesler.l
4 ann ett -He ech er-Qr q al 0v-V

Benn ett BE ech her-or eeley-We ebb.
The Mariposa claim is at the bottom Of all
this furor and fusionism Of the New York
preachers and press for Fremont There Is
no doubt Of it. The celebrated stock-jobbing
firm of "Palmer, Cook, Il Co.." N. Y, Is
composed of Cook, Palmer, & Fremont. No
body denies this. Their principal stock In
trade Is the "Mariposa claim" although the
firm have other land claims in Cslifornia TO a
large amount Although this Mariposa claim
has been boosted through Congress and the
departments, and settled 50 far as the fifle Is
concerned, yet IL is well known that possess
ton cannst be got from the indignant deni-
Eens now reposing on that claim, and pfoba-
bly, will not be without bloodshed- 1t Is said
the Cslifornians look upon said claim as a
humbug, and they do not care about INSTALL
ing In that State a system of landlord and
tensRtry like unto the PATRON estate In New
York. IL is supposed 10 contain unknown
riches ia gold mines II is estimated TO be
worth from eight 10 ten millions Of do,lors-
that IL, if peaceable possession can be obtain
ed. OF course, if Fremont is elected Pres
ident, with power to fix the heads OF depart
ments, and be commander-in-chief OF the
army and navy, all questions about this grant
will be quieted. He can afford 10 give one
half his interest in ii TO secure this result and
be has, no doubt. agreed 10 do that same.
How ls il that Greeley. who was Seward
man, Bennett, who was George Law man.
and Webb who was anything but an Aboii-
ZIONIST, should all jump Jim Crow, ard 60
for Fremont? How is ii that Beecher, the
divine, shonld suddenly see. as did Saul OF
Tsnus, q light from Heaven shining upon
him, directing him TO reverse the preachings
and practices Of religious life, and go for rides
and revolutions.
These babblen are all bought bought with
q price. and here Is no doubt the considers-
ton:
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

II The following is the result of vote ia
ken on the train from Indianapolis to Louis
Vile, on the 4th inst:
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14

Other papers In other cities come in for
their share of the Msriposa stock pro rata. A
large fund is Of course reserved for other
electioneering purposes. such as Lives Of
Fremont, /" sold for shilling, sengs, speech
es, ct oetera, distributed in carloads through
out the country.
Does not this look possible-yea, highly
probable? Is not Mr.. Fremont the largest
land Speculation in the world? Has he not
for years been pursuing this claim? Has he
not been 70 Europe to raise money upon this
stock2 Is he not the land partner Of Pal
mer, Cook q Co., and does he not reside in
New York among these stock -jobbers and
land brokers? How should such Q man be
thought Of for the Presidency, much less
supported by these leading presses, If there
were no moneysd Msriposa considerations In
the case?
Let him who ID wisest penetrate this mys-
terry deepest and he win find GOLD ct the
bottom Of it ell.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-08-14
LETTER FROM Mr.. BUCHANAN.

SyRACUsk, hUfbuky July of M.
The following answer was received from the
Hon. James Brchanan TO the teiegyaphic mes
sage addressed to him by the President OF the
Convention, informing him Of the union Of the
Democratic party Of the State. 1t is as follows:
To VIM. q. Crane, Esq, President Of the
Consolidated Democratic Convention Of the
Nevl York Democracy Mr., Buchanan has re-
cs;yed the resolution Of the consolidated Con-
| vention Of the New York Democracy Their
union at this eEentful crisis Is one oil the grand
est events in our history. Our car gui now
wssthsr the storm of fanaticism, and the Union
must and shall be preserved. The whole
southeru country will hsil this re-union as .
rainbov in ths clouds, promising retsra o.
the peace and harmony which prevailed IN ths
good old time among the sister States.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30
Public Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that J. NJ. d. BuRRows,
c. DEssAIsT,s r. MRRwIk, JAMES NJ. DAIzrLL, G. c.
PARRY, }. NJ WITHrRwAx,s ALrRED SANDEas, b. D.
WOODWARD, JAS. GAHsLr, d ALDxN t. MALLERr
have themselves In cordance witbthe
prov sions of the Code or Iowa, tho title and
by the name of the 'Hawksys Insurance Company"
and have filed their articles OF Incorporation In tne
Recorders office Scott county ia said state Of Iowa.
The principal place Of transactng the business Of the
Company is at the city of Davenport said County
and State. Isr ts
The general nature of the business to be transacted
by said Company, is that of Marine. Fire and Inland
Navigation Insurance. 70 be conducted on the mutual
cash premium in addition 10 premium notei or
definite sum in money 10 be fixed by the Company in
tui Tor such Insurance, instead ola premium note
All premium notes liable TO assignment for all
losses and expenses ofthe Conn any, whetherthe sam
arise out OF grow ing out Of cash
orpremium note Insurance, and, shall be payable In
part the whole; at any time when the Company
shall require the for the payment Of losses and
sucn ineidensi expenses shall be necessary for
trxsactng the busiaess OF the company and for the
redemption hnd payment OF Judgments obtatued
against The company, and all notes, bills or bonds
The corporation viii comsnce business on the 5th
day Of January, A. D. 1856 and will coutinus Tor
twenty yoars thereafter. Et#a&
The capital STOCK OF the Comp ny to consist Of pre-
mium Totes ana cash premiums reed. andsuch othsr
capital Wy consent of the Board of Directors, snail
nav. Deen added aud shall not exceed rive Hundred
Ihousand dollars; but The Company will commence
issuing Pelces with capital Of Twenty Five Thou
sand Dollars.
Inc affairs OF the company Snail DC conuucteu Oya
Board Of Directors, thirteen in NUMBER TO be cleo
ted ny tho mem bers and soekhodars, such ole ctVn
to bo holden on he I'd Monday in January Of each
year. But The incorporates u6ove named constitute
the first Board Of Directors, shall hold Their OH
ces unt the End Mouda, in January, A. d. LOST, aud
until the SUCCESSORS shall be elected.
The highest amount Of Indebtedness TO which the
Company viii at any time subjsct itself, 10 Fifty
Thousand Dollars.
The private property OF the members, stockholders,
directors aud cOrporaiors Of the Company, which Il
not ncuded In Inc Capital shall not be liable for
the corporate debts, beyond the which may be
due from each person respectively.
ian1-a
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30
Valuable Real Estate
At pUHrYC AAYY,

DY virtue of an order issued out OF the County
lJCourt IN and for the County of Scott, State Of
iowa, TO me directed, viii offer for sale ut public
outcry, in front OF the Court House in the city of
Davenport in said county Saturday the ninth day
Of February aert at one O'Clock r. NJ Of said day
the following property, ts wit: The north east quar-
ter of the south west quarter of secon,e igheen g
township eighty (sU north Of range four ~ east OF
the 5th principal meridian, in said County, contain
Ing 40 acres, having running water and about two
acres of tim Der land thereon, late property of Luke
Martin, deceased This is most desirable proper
y, eligibiy suates aPlace ofpublic business, on
the Dubuque road, II miles north Of Davenport.
Torms-One half hand, remainder In one year
with interesiat ten per cent. secured by Deed of
trust, &c. JOHN EOLST,
Guardian OF James Martin and Charles Martin, mi
nor children of Lux Martin, deceased.
DaYennOHt Ian If liif dta
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30

FuEL.-Wood and coal seem to commend
in oul market just whatever they will bring.
Some days good wood can be purchased at
$3.50 per cord and then again it will run
up to $3.50. And SO of coal, some days it
rates at lac l5c and at others as high as II
0olSc per bushel.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30

ii The BRIDaE.-From the window near
shch we sit, we have a view of a consider
oble section of the Bridge, and we noticed
That cold and windy as twas yesterday, the
hen were busily at work, and running along
'the upper timbers with an agility which we
could not help admring, but which we had
Do inclinat ton to initiate Reduced by dis
lance to somewhat pigmy proportions, their
bliPutian appearance, as they skipped along
Pc frosty framework, hardly suggested the
Pea that they were engaged in erecting one
Df the most important, il not one fthe most
btapendous structures, even Of the times
khich are SO fruitful Of great undertakings.
We almost unconsciously found that men,
Sry was re-asserting the fact which had
ouch prima facie appearance of improb-
utility.
The distance also, if il does not lend en-
fhsntment to the view, gives 10 the bridge
seeming fragility which inclines one TO
?hink il impossible that it can sustain those
3eviathan carriages that will soon be passing
yer 1t. We learned how ever in our copy
9Ook days that appear RANGES are often decep-
6vs, and experience has proved the truth of
3hs aphorism alike in regard to things materi-
D and immaterial, if thus to use the latter
ford be not solecism in metaphysics. But
9ne important fact is not at all diminished,
fom whatever point of view it may be re-
srded,-and that is that the bridge is being
2utrisd to completion with all the rapidity
pat can be accomplished by human energy
lpd industry.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30

ANOTHER IMPROVEMENT. - esterday a
raughtsman commenced the plan for q
Flock of four story brick buildings to be
(fected on the south west corner of Second
snd Brady SITS. Occupying prominent sit
ea'ion, these buildings will present fine
appearance. With an iron front and COW
Pred with slate, they will be the best finish
20 buildings in the city. This is the
t'nd OF improvements we like to see and
2ope we may have many such this season.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30

GEN. SHIELDs.-Thc Winona Argus OF
the 18th says: "This gallant old soldier
and accomplished gentleman and statesman,
paid Winona brief visit last week. He
preempted 100 acres at the land office just
like any other old warrior, with his land
warrant given him for military services in
behalf of the United States. Fafibault, a
famous old pioneer and Indian trader, pre-
emnted on the same day."
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30

1As ExPLosros.-Some portion of the
I.achlnery Of the Davenport Gas Works
Aploded, Saturday evening. The injury
T. very great. II will require five or six
E1eeks to repair it. Meanwhile the city will
oe zen in darkness Rock Islander.
Wonder where our neghbor gets his in.
formation! The sheet iron gasometer
'facked and allowed the gas to escape. In
lew days it will be all right-meanwhile
our city shines by the light Of camphine and
spirit gas.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30
hfal Gstatf.


Jous r. H. TItLmAs CHARLEsPowERs.
poughkeepsie, N. Y. Dayenport,ioWa.
TALLkAN 4 POWERS.
Atiorncys& Councillors AT Law,
and Land Agents.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Once south side of second street opposite LeClai
Block over Wiley's store.
ANDS boughtand sold Oh admission. Having
Aalso an Office In Eastern New York, at point
from which alargee emigration may be expected during
the present season, we have unusual advantages TO
dispose OF lands to actual settlers.
Ii YLoan negotiated on Real Estatesecurity.
-REFERENCES-
New York City. Psughkeepsio, NY.
Hon John Van Buren, Hon .CharlesH kuggles,
A" A.C. Flagg, :" Gilbert Dean,
= Charles O'COuor, :. Vasser Il Co.,
William F. Havemoyer, :. Benson LOSING
anthony J Bleeckcr, g Prof s. 4. b. Morse,
William .SKidmore. Utica, N. Y.
Albany, NY. Hon. Horatio Seymour
Hill Cagger n Porter Chicago, III.
HogeOoOme, Nj ng and Boes RK.Swifta and Co..
Erastus Corning. Mile aud Fowler,
ApiI3d wit W.iR. Wood and Co.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30

YOUNG AMERIcA.-We have an invita-
tlon to the First Complimentary Social
Party of the Young America Club of Daven-
sPort, to be given at lie Claire buildings this
evening. We know nothing of its design
}urther than that the notice we have receiv.
go announces an Grafton to be delivered at
|ek o'clk,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30
-, NAVY DAVENPORT GAZETTE,

\. only paper in The sate Of Iowa that Is printed On
Pave, rres, and its circulation Is the largest OF amy
Advertiser appreciate these advantages as
j :. o.luRps amply testify.