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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
GLEANlNGS FROM PAPERS
With Eiiiorial SprinklingS.

MOURNING SFoREs.-It is SAID
when a lady enters fashionable
mourning store in London, she is
asked whether she wishes mourning
for @deep grief or 'mitigated affec.
ton" This reminds US Of conyer-
sation we once heard 10 store OF
the kind in New York. A servant
stepped in hurriedly and asked: =
care the bonnets ready?" "Not
yst; is the gentleman dead'' "No,
but he can't possibly live three
hours" avery we'll, the bonnets
shall be ready, in time. I'll send
them up this evening" The SER
want having retired we innocently in-
quired if people in New York got
their mourning for friends before
they we're deadg 80 yes; the man
cant possibly live, and they want to
have their bonuets ready for the fu-
neral?" Charleston Mercury.
A decree from the British Gov
ernm ant has appeared, establishing
new order of merit, styled the
"Victoria Cross" 1t is to be the
reward Of bravery in the face Of
an enemy. A plain Maltese cross
Of bronze, with the motto ''for valor"
isthe decoration of the order Be-
sides the honor pension of Gl0 per
annum is attached. The decoration
is to be worn on the left breast, and
suspended by a red ribbon for the
Army, and blue ribbon for the Ma
Wy. So that L. N. Bonaparte has
the @Legion of Honor and Victoria,
the s9Victoria Cross" to excite their
subjects to deeds Of daring; while the
American Republic can boast Of var
riors to whip the world, without these
things. l3st>
CIRCULATING MONEY IN THE UNI
TED SrATEs.--There are said to be
1900 banks in the United States,
which in last January, circulated
SII7,l5T,4l2, while Of coin in circu-
htion there was SlS5,l09,605,
showing actually greater amount
of coin than bank notes to be used
in the business of the country. The
whole amount of money in circuia-
ton was SS59,265,017, giving to
each individual an average of $3.50,
and showing an increase of about
S6O,O00,0O0 in the last ten years
The PRESIDENCY. The approach
ing contest for President will be one
of the most momentous that ever ag'
itated this country. Who can think
of the election, by possibility thrown
into the House of Representatives,
and a struggle there, ending like that
for Speaker. in the triumph Of q
Black Republican, without a shudderl
The Union cannot survive that catas.
trophe. e
Murfreesboro', Tenn, was visited
by severe fire on the 18th inst.
among the business houses on the
public square. The large grocery
store Of Crockett & Ransom and Others
were burnt. Loss $50, 0,000--insu.
rance only $1,000.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

Bennett of the N. Y. Herald says,
sthe late astounding American party,
sprung up, like Jonah's gould, in
the course of a night-has dried. up
before dinner time. Its fate was om-
inously foreshadowed in the election
of a Speaker for Congress. Betrayed
by the Delilah Of Sewardism, it has
fallen into the hands of the Philis-
tines"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
The Tuseumbia North Albanian

The Tuscumbia North AIabamian
approves of and endorses the last
Know Nothing Platform. OF coursel
So does John NJ. Bolts and his set.
OF this new platform the Lynchburg
(Va.) Viry'nian, Know Nothing, says
that it contains some things that are
sound, some that are silly, and some
that We viii never assent to-. The Vir-
ginian is q sensible and true Southern
paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

The measure known as the "retal-
iation bill'' against the North, which
had been lost in the Georgia House
of Representatives, has been recon-
sidered by a large majority and re-
ferred to the committee on the state
of the Republic The Legislature
correspondent of the Savannah Geor.
gian says that a bill embodyiug re-
-taliation will. pass.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03
Cboife poatrlJ.
Dreaming.

1 was dreaming of you. darling,
Through the long hours of the night
While the stars were watching DER me
With their gentle timid light
Chasing through the open lattice,
All the gloom that near me crept;
While they wove web Of fancy,
Round the pillow where l slept.
You look on me, my darling,
With a sweet light in your eyes;
As oft did you in olden time,
Meath girlhood's summer skies;
Loving, laughing words of gladness.
Once again you spoke to me;
In that dreamland where the weary
Souls of mortals wander free.
Oh. I wish I ne'er had wakened,
But had slept forever there;
In the keeping of the starlight,
And the balmy summer air
Weakened to world of sorrow, ~
With an aching heart to weep;
That my only hours of pleasure,
Should be gathered in sleep.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

The Columbia Is C) Times, of the
18th ult., thus refers to a custom in
vogue in that city: s'' i';Sl g adi 80
"THE The custom of es-s
corting bis Honor from his lodgings
to the courtroom by the Sheriff, with
his cooked hat aAd sword, still contin-
ues to attract the notice of strangers,
and raise smile on the countenanee
of spectators. 1T is an old English
custom, more honored IN the breach
than in the observance With, re-,
spect, to the silk robe which falls so
gracefully from the shoulders of his
Honor, We like it passing well. 1t
adds to the dignity Of the presiding
officer Of the Court, and on the very
worthy gentleman now holding Court
in Columbia, it is our opinion that the
gown becomes him and he becomes
the gown"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

The entire Know Nothing, Wing,
Republican and Democratic press Of
New jersey, repudiate the nomina-
ton of Fillmore and Donelson. So
says the Newark Mercury.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

LEAP YEAR FRgAKs OF THE LADIES
The young ladies of Aurora, Illinois,
have passed the following resolution:
"Rs,olged, That if we, the young la
dies Of Aurora, don't get married this
year, somebody viii be to b.ame.''
Shouldn't wonder.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

A PROPER DIFFERENcs-"It is not
proper for you to play school, my dear,
to-day; for it is Sunday" Al know
it. mother, replied the little girl, "but.
it's Sunday school that | am playing"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

Miss Eliza A. Owen, a young lady
about Is years old, hung herself in
Davidson county, Tenn, few days
ago without any knewn cause.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

APLilosopher who had married q
Vulgar but amiable girl, used to
call his wife Brown Sugar, because, he
said she was street. but iIuefaed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

Joh Kedzie, an abolitionist was
shipped from Charleston, s. c., a few
days ago. He was the agent for a
patent filter, and correspondent for
an abolition paper in Rochester, N. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

. John r, Cribs was shot on 18th
inst in Trenton, Tenn, by bis son aged
16. Bothin adrunken frolic. Horri-
,bles
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-04-03

A young lady friend of ours has
written down in her album, That kiss.
ing is capite! offence.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

Alter laborious search, . shrewd and
very bold confidence man in New York has
been arrested. He FIRST made his appear.
ance in October last, having previously
operated at the South and West. He fret
purchased q lot Of jewelry ct Titan 4
Co.'S, and ordered it to be sent at Z certain
hour to an extensive carpet warehouse in
Broadway. At the appointed hour he saw
the messenger approach the store, and i'm.
mediately entered it himself with as msch
confidence as though he owned the whole
establishment, walked behind the desk, and
receiving the goods made out a check on
the Broadway Bank Tor the amount, and
signed it aThos. Bancroft" OF course
the check was good for nothing. A few
days previous he swindled Robert Raft out
Of 9l70 worth Of jewelry, in a precisely
similar manner signing his check Benz.
Greer" Jackson 4 Many, Samuel Bald.
| win, A Morel and Mr.. Fry were each did
| died cut of watches and jewelry, worth
| from $500 to 81 1000 in each case, and BY
| similar means. In the last case he became
| frightened and ran out Of the store which
he had appointed to receive the goods, and
! thus Mr.. Fry escaped. At last BY visiting
the pswnbroksr's Office and lying in wsil
there, the police caught him when raising
money on his plumber. His name is Ben.
iamin Greer /; he 10 an lrishnan, of gentesl
appearance, about 80 years Of age. He ID
also well educated, and il is said on variou,
occasions has passed himself as u preach
Or Of the Gospel, aud given exhortationsbe'
fore congregations. He states that he hal
q young vile who knows nothing Of his op
erations, and who will be weighed down
with sorrow when the fact Of his ares,
becomes known to her.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

CASES OR No CASEs.-The Chicago Al.
dermen recently voted themselves gold.
headed canes, but the Mayor vetoed the bill
sppropriat;ng money to pay for them
Whether the bill would be passed over the
veto had not been determined. The
cost $450.
TRux TO THEtR IssTIScTs.-The Colum.
bus correspondent OF the Gin. Time, q
Know Nothing paper Of Southern proslivi-
ties, thus bears testimony to the practical
consistency of Ohio "Democracy"-which
differs not . whit from the same article in
Iowa-snd to Ohio Republics nism, which is
much the Same eli the Union over
"Bsr-keepsrs express their convictions
thas one Democratic Convention 10 worth q
dozen Republican Legislatures. The re-
mark conveys its entire significance, and il
an emphatic commentary upon the charac-
ter OF the Legislative body now assembled
at Columbus. The General Assembly il
in truth composed in the main of grave,
steady, sober, intelligent men. Their gen
eral department sugurs favorably for the in
terests Of the State. and il assurance that
valuable time will not be fruitlessly frittered
away"
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31


Pierce has 20 far apostadssd from freedom,
that he has already acquired all the instincts
and preiudices Of the mos: rabid slavery
pr~opagandists.
The President concludes his message BY
saying that though the disturbances in De.
csmber last were Quoted "withoss the ef-
fusion Of blood and in 4 satisfactory man
ner," there is reason to arprshend that dis
order will continue. with On incr EASING ten.
dcncy to violence, and he recommends
tia, Congress should provide for holding :
Convention in Kansas, preparatory to its
admission q q State. and that q special sp-
preparation should be made for defraying the
expenses Of preserving order in the Terri
tory. Such 10 the shameful and miserable
result Of the boosted doctrine Of popular
sovereignty" Congress is sow invited te
partially resume the power which " never
should have abdicated. If it had continues
in the exercise Of its constitutional authori'
~ over the Territories. and Pierce and hi
cs-plotters had not 20 shamefslly violates
the pledges they made to the people, TIT
affairs Of the country would not nov be in
yolved in such q labyrinthian maze Of dan
gers aud perplexities.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

Newspaper proits are pleasant things to
read about. How we should feel with q re-
s~lization of them we cannot fancy. Any
journalist who could sleep on the 31st OF
December with profits like those mentioned
below. ought to try his hand for q year in
the West.
NEWSPAPER PROFITS We learn from
good authority, and we are glad to itemize
the fact, that the net profits Of the Tribune
newspaper for the past year amount to $685.
900; and that the profits Of the Herald ex-
coed S75, The Courier& Enquirer and
the Journal of Commerce have probably
each a balance Of about $50, 900 on the right
side Of the ledger, and the Commercial Ad-
~vertiser S25 900.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31
axrx1Al AHxxg LAW,

The Boston Chamber Of Commerce have
reso.yed to petition Congress for . general
b,nkruptlaw. The Constitution expressly
provides for the passage Of . law OF this
character, and we think that one properly
framed would be greatly beneficial to the
CONNIE rcial interests Of the country. The
last law wa suffered to remain on the stat
ute book only long enough for oil who were
disposed to act fraudulently to lake advan-
,aee of its provisions, and to furnish another
illustration Of the fact that no question OF
whatever character car be started in this
cou,,ry that will not be used Is . shuttle
cock by politicians. This result may b
unavoidable, but it often operates - q 81
rious deuiment to desirable improvements
which have no natural connection with
party politics. but in which people Of every
shade of political opinions are equally inter-
ested.
We are decidedly opposed to any thing
like political eentralixation, but we DO not
think a properly framed general bankrupt
law would have that tendency. 1t would
have exclusive reference to the commercial
interests and transactions Of the county,
large proportion Of the business under 1t
would be between persons of different
States, and we cannot see why q tribunal
which would have general jurisdiction
through the whole country, would not oPe-
rate we'll in regard to all matters of law and
equity that il might be called on to decide.
Permanency would be . requisite OF indis-
pensable necessity to the usefulness of such
an institution. and ~permanency is q feature
Of very difficult attainment. Indeed, in the
present unsettled and unsatisfactory condi-
ton of affairs, it seems somewhat foolish to
be discussing q proposition of a character
% commercial and So entirely confined to
the business interests of the country. But
gloomy a. the aspect 10 at present, we trust
tina, the prospect will become brighter. and
that our legislators will have time and in
clination to bestow an intelligent attention
upon the wants and interests Of trade and
commerce.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

THE Ice BRIDGE For a week past, the
communication between this village and
the Canada shore, by the ice-bridgc, has
been uninterrupted. The large body of ice
v hich had formed across the ferry, and far
above, a week ago, has become thicker, and
is consequently safer for pedestrians. The
ice is probably from twenty to thirty feet
thick, and perhaps more. The crossing is
perfectly safe, and the view which can now
be obtained of the cataract is unsurpassed.
Such an opportunity as is now presented
for obtaining q front view Of the Falls, rare
ly occurs. Previous to Saturday, ice had
formed up to Goat Island, and the landing
could be made from the Canada side. This
10 a circumstance of very rare occurrence.
We are informed that such . thing has not
happened for the last twenty or twenty-five
years -Niadaro Falls Gazette.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31
reths citiseas Of Ieva.

Bsiievil 4 that n large majority Of the citizens OF
Iowa are opposed to the political principles OF the
present Adnainislration IN, and TO the Introduction Of
slavery iIio Territory NOW free, and also that made
free by the Compromise Of ireo: and that the party
styling itself the Democratic Party" are striving
10 maze slavery a great ~asfisast Institution, contra
:, to III. principles laid dswn In The DeetarAtion Of
Independence and tho Constitution - taught BY the
such free ~citlxsns 10 meet In Convention, At City
City, on the s2d day Of February for tho purpose oil
oYanizinsa Republican party 70 make commoa
eaase with = similar party already formed In several
ofths Other States Of the Union.
January ), 1856 4 Awu MANY CirizsNs.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31
Attending Poisoning Case in England

A most astounding case of poisoning &C.
cupies considerable space in public attsn-
ton. The cir circumstance are briefly these:
Dr.. William Palmer, a surgeon, but who
made betting his profession-in other words,
"sporting man." was in company with =
gentleman named Cooke, at Bugeley. STAT
ordshire, settling up some gambling &C
counts, when Cooke, who had just drank a
glass Of liquor, suddenly became sick, and
exclaimed tha, Palmer had poisoned him.
Cooke died next day, and Palmer was ar
rested. A discovery that Palmer was in
debted q large sum to Cooke, confirmed
the suspicion against him, and it was then
remembered that his (Palmer's) wife had
died suddenly Of symptoms similar to those
thu, had carried OF Cooke. This led to
further inquiry, when the astounding fact
came gradually out that sixteen persons, all
Immediately connected with Palmer, among
them his brother and his wife's mother, had
died suddenly within q short time, and that
on the lives of some Of these persons he
had effected insurance, while with others he
had had betting transactions. Palmer had
obtained an assurances upon the life of bis
wife for f1s,000, and upon that Of his
brother for f23 900. The most astounding
incident of these developments is that Lord
George Bentinck who it will be remember.
ed died suddenly had transactions with Pal
ner, and it is now believed that he was
poisoned. The corpses of some Of the sup
posed victims have been exhumed, and sub
mitted to chemical research for traces of
poison. Stychnine, or some other vegita-
Bile preparation, is supposed to have been the
| means employed. 1t is somewhat curious
| that the accused had a fast horse that fgur-
ed conspicuously in his turf fpeculations,
and bore the name of Nryshnins.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31
The Mi~sslssIpPi BRIpGE.-A Muscatil

THE MlssIssIPPi BRIDGE.-A Muscatine
correspondent Of the Keokuk Wing thus
slluaes to the BRIDGE
"At Davenport the bridge is progressing
rapidly. and the very heavy coating of ice
upo u the river greatly facilitates the cree.
ton Of the spans.
When this modern colossus is erected
whatever may be the legal bearing Of the
question, a new link viii be forged binding
together different parts of the Union, by
which eur modern 6re-eating Pegasus will
cross the Father of Waters" at Z bound.
1t will be q blessing to central lows, and
. fresh impetus by which
westward the course Of kmp ire TAKE sits way. !.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

The Bcstonians, with the liberslity which
they have practised so frequently and on 30
large q scale that people have long ceased
to be surprised at any thing they may do
10 that line, are raising a fund for the sup.
por, Of the widow Of Capt. FolIansbee, who
wen, down with the st. Denis.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31
Swan Mills.

TERHUNE g. CIRCUIT,
Ii Claire, Iowa.
WE would inform the ~citixons and trade Of Scott
featuring a very superior article Of Flour which We
oner At osr market Quotations In this paper, and We
oncr the following
Great Inducements to Dealers,
ward. where within IS or Is miles Of our Mill
FREE OF CHARGE.
Having all the facilities for making the most mar
ketsbls -four and feeling that We can suit both deal.
or aud consumer, VIC respectfully solicit = iie raj
Jan iS-If Dsvenpott, Iowa.
CROFT,s GIFT CONCERTy
Last Of the season.
4l,S 500, 90 worth Of Valuable Presents, such
a. Musical Instruments, Writing Desk,
WORK Boxes, Jswelry, Books, Fine
Pictures, Engrsvi 80, &C., &c.
Mr. c. respectfully informs the citzsas Of Rocl
M Island aud Vicinity that he win give = Concert OF
Vocal and Instrunental Music, ct the
OLD METHODIST CMUnCH,
on Union square, opposite the Island City Hotel,
Koek Island, on THURSDAY EvkNiNG, Feb. Nh
whole Number Of Tickets Thirteen Hundred.
The folio wing is 4 list of the valuable presents 10
be Distributed among the Ticket Holders on the even
Ing u the Concert:
tsgs Furniture, marble top, Us; / Gold Wsteh, lever,
hunting case, 5000; l splendid inlsid PAPER Machie
Writiag Desk NV; superbly bound BOOK looMs
Of british Art, 1900; handsome Rose wood writing
Desk i5,UU; 1 Flute, each II, = aud 4 dole. - Flutes
oi,s0 each, ~ 10; ! Ladies Papier Aschls Work Box,
inlaid ~, 10; I Violin, each Of ~, 8 and 5 dolls. . VI.
case, 1890; ~ nns Pictures, gilt frames, so, 1890;
I lnlaid hose and Satin Wood Back AM mon table,
1890; q Jisrionets, % each, $500; 3CtArionsts. eiu
each, 81, w; ] Guitar, each IL. IL and : dolls 4 Gut
sfs, S5eaeh, 20,o0; 4 Banjos, 50 each, i2,Oo;..l Milton's
Works, in superb Nc oeco,e,o ! splendid Gilt Chi
ma Inks add, 7aO0' I nne Gold Thimbie, 800; - New
Misceiln neous bind books, 81 ,25, ~ "; ) Gold Breast
Pins, ei,75 each, as; I hue Garnet Pan, 800; ] Odd
Fellows Pin 2,15; ! Pearl Cross, 50. ! sell nne gold
Shirt Studs, $40; pair due gold sleeve Buttons 5 ~;
3 Geld studs, 81 o. each, $40; I2 Gold kiDgs, oi,3u
each, u W; q Gold Pins, u each, 6,01; 50 une large
Steel hnyfasings, 81 each, 600; 50 One Dollar Giits
such rs india Rubber Conbs, Books and Mss,e Book
&c, sc, 5000.
lIeke ls One Dollar. For sale at Crofl's Music Store
and Warren n Khawn's Book store.
Doors open nj Z O'Clock. Coneerlsi half past pre-.
cisels. seats reserved Tor Ladies' aud Ge ntle
men sceomps pyiDg them. Jan % txw
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

vuAvE opened a new Wood Yard at G 10. AL'isa
III & Co.'s Lumber Yard. 1t the junction Of second
and Front Sts., where they have on hand . iaii as
sortmep Of Dr, and Green Wood, namely
Hickory, Ash, Oak, Maple, &C.,
Which they offer for sale . the lowest Market price,
and would most respectfully solicit all VINO are u"
wait to give usa catl.
P.S. Our wood 10 four feet long.
Dnvantsort, Jan, - d-lyt
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

JOHN G.. SAxE.-We see it stated that
this gentleman has been stricken with par
alysis at his home in Vermont. If this be
true we shall be deprived of the pleasure
We had anticipated Of listening to one of his
eloquent and humorous lectures this win.
ter.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

NEsEAsEA FOR FREE FARhs.-A joint
resolution requesting Governor lizard to pro-
coed 10 Washington and use his inf uenc
for obtaining the passage of q bill granting
l60 acres Of land to actual settlers in Ne
brsska, a. recommended in his message,
has passed both Houses Of the Nebraska
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

Late intelligence from Florida states that
the Indians were still numbering white
men whenever they had an opportunity
Two men, Peter Johnson and E. Farrell,
were killed BY them on the 7th instant.
The U. s. troops were sent in pursuit, but
after securing the country for several days,
did not succeed in taking the murderers.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

They are lighting places, out west with
gas, that we're entered a. wild land last fall.
-Boston Atlas.
That's rather casey.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

Daniel Gslbreth and Aug. Gillspie, ar
rested At Buffalo in August last for cnlisting
troops for the Crimea, and who in default of
bail have since been confined to Jail, gave
bonds on the .2sth inst. to appear at the
May term of the United States Court al
Rochester.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31

Under this head = limited nu nber Of special notices
will be Inserted at 10 cents per line each tnsernoh'
or so cts. per week.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-31
J. W. STEWART,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
-AHb-
INSURANCE. AGENT
lNSu nee AGEN

TPoFFiCE mile Cisire's'' new Block, on Bra
dy Street, over the Post oniee.t
Jan ~ Davenport, Iowa.
II oslkhY-A nks assortment Of Hosiery al
Ii Jan zdsu hAKRIS''