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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
Great Fire in Chicago.

by q despatch received here last evening
We learn that the magnificent store Of d. b.
Cook, Wholesale dealer in Books, etc. and
the whole Of the block between South water
street and Lake street was destroyed by fire
Yesterday.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

ArTEMPT AT ARsoN.--On Sunday
night at about eleven o'clock as Mr.. Kent
proprietor Of the Woodcock Saloon on Brady
st. was about retiring for the night he die
covered an unusual REFLECTION Of light through
the cracks in the partition wall between his
place and the auction room, of John Fore
man, corner Of Brady ST. and Second Alley.
He called his clerk, and told him something
was wrong-that no such light had ever be-
fore been visible there. The clerk sugges-
ted that it might be the reflection Of the gas
light from the other room. Mr.. Kent had
the gas turned off in the Auction Room, and
looked about for the cause of the strange
light which still remained but could find
nothing, until chisel was brought which
was inserted between the boards which
formed the partition when he discovered .
bit Of tallow candle set in mouse trap, and
and wound about with a strip of brown mus
lin between the walls Of the two rooms.-
search was then made in the Auction room
to find the place where the candle was put
In. Behind pile Of bonnets and paste
board box, just above the counter shelf Va.
found square hole which had from al ap
psarancs been cut but short time and
through this place the candle had bssn IN
lsstsd By soas psfssa Who svidsatly hAd h
~ alsA , dsliss y basa ~ = lsas ~
| plaslN - ~ slsesA
q lnousnllpn fsoo1eA VIVA rneelnnsI
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

"FIGUREs NEVER LIE."-Look over
the advertisement of A. w. Bailey, in anoth
er column, and compare them with what
you have been paying for the same kind of
goods, and on being satisfied that you can
save money by purchasing of him, call at
his store, on I'd st one door east of Brady
and make your selections from his stock
Ladies, paste this in your memorandum
book
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
IOWA ELECTION,

IOWA ELECTION.
Below We give the election returns as We
received them through our exchanges, none
Of which, with the exception Of Scott
county, which is official, are probably en-
tirely correct, but many nearly SO.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
II d % e q
COMMERCIAL co LLEeE

SOUTHEAST ookNxR WASHINGTON AyKHUE 4 YuInp N
ST LOUIS, No,
Incorporated by the General Assembly, Jsnu
l ary twenty fourth, 1919, with full authority
ITO grant diplomas, award degrees, confer honors,
and exercise all and singular the privileges common
10 Commercial colleges authorized by law, In other
States"-l Charter, Sec ?.
fall course of instruction, in this Institution,
embraces Double Entry, Book Keeping, commercial
calculations. Conime -cial Law, and Pennanship.
Gentemen can enter for the course separately,
and at t.me inst iuotion Is impaired ,ndivdu-
ally, and not In classes and each department Is de
pendent And under control OF It's respective Profess
or who alone is responsible for the progress Of hts
pupis.
Ic Young Gentlemen wishing to prepare ihem-
selves for business pursuits, respectfully invited
70 cal! during osiess hours, and xamlne the mode
OF imparting instruction, the progress o: the pupils
and abe superior facilities extended to those desrous
u qualifying themselves for the practical duties Of
the counting house. Personal reference given ia
above two hundred and nf;y t250) practical accoun-
tanfs, now IN charge OF books in this city, all Of
whom have completed their business education In
this Institution.
N B. For circulars, containing Information 10
regard to terms the Of instruction, and ali
business connected with the above, can call st the
6uoih- East corner Of Washington avenue and Yoprn
street, or address,
JONATHAN JONES. 81. Louis. No.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
DEMOCRAT.
NAIL ARRANGEMENTS,


NAIL ARRAN0EGENTS
AERIvALA
1astern(vis Chicago)twioe daiiyex suny s. r. MAs y
0outhefntvtsAus line and Iowa ciiyj daily 10Y N
Northern (vis Dubuque) daily at 6Px
H,ushern lot Iouis) daily st 6PN
Northern Via Csmanche, Ii Claire, &c, Tues
day, Thursday AID Saturday At 7PM
Northern via Msquoketa, Dewitt, &c, Tues
day, Thursday ami Saturday At 7Pn
DEPARTUgEs. r. u. TINE
Eastern (via Chicago closes ei-9Ax
Northern tDubuquel
HDnfhryn (6t Louis)
southern thuscstine and Iowa dty) closes ATM
Northern tCsmanche, LClsire, &c, closes
sunday, Tuesday and Thurrday at 6pM
Northern haquckeiA and Dewitt closes SUM-
day, Tuesday and Thursdsyat 6pM
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

the Legislature.
Custom House Robber Arrested.
Washington, Oct. II.
Somerville, one Of the robbers Of the Rich
m6hd Custom House, was arrested in Rich
mond to-day, and u portion cf the deposits
recovered. Wheeler, his acccmplce, was
committed TO Jail here yesterday, on the
same charge The latter, when arrested,
gave up $500. pair of gold diamond studs. a
splendid gold watch, and bunch of skelc-
ton keys. He is known to be the son Of
celebrated English thief, and he has com
mittcd heavy thefts in various cities of the
United States
Someryile was convicted Of the robbery
of the jewels in the patent office, which took
place few years ago.
APPOINTMENT
Samuel Archibald, Chief Engineer of the
Navy Yard, here, was to day appointed En-
gineer in Chief of the Navy.
TIE TREASURY
The amount of Government Stocks re-
deemed at the Treasury yesterday and to.
day. are $4,000
The amount Of money subject to draft in
the Treasury is slos97 $50. reduction
from last week Of upwards Of s2,5oo,ooo.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

"B have just printed and for sale VERY nns forms
w of the following pasahs:
frsss DssAs, fruets<,s Dsrds
OUT Clatm Deeds, CbatteI Nortsssr
Trustee's Sales, Confessions Of Juigeius mt
and Justices Blanks
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
Fatal Accident.

Fatal Accident.
Hartford, Oct. H.
Two boys. deaf and dumb mutes, inmates
of a deaf and dumb asylum, We're instantly
killed this p NJ, while walking upon the
track of the Hartford and \. II r. r., con-
trary to the rules of the asylum. Their
names are John Parker, of Andover, Mass,
and Benz. Dawson, Of North salem, n. IL
They had been in the asylum six years
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
DIR. Pierucci has a neat stock of

DIR. Pierucci has neat stock Of fa-
m'ly groceries, at his new quarters on Bra
day, between Third and Fourth streets, also
candies, fruits, dc, which will be sold at
reasonable rates A convenient Oyster Sa.
loon is fitted up for the accommodation OF
ladies and gentlemen. Read advertisement
and give him call
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

ARRAc PuNcu.-Bayard Taylor, in
an interesting letter from Sweden. among
other things. speaks highly in praise OF this
beverage, which he found in general use in
that country. He says it is the best artifi-
cial drink he ever tasted. We were favored
with a sample this drink, made by Thomas
Scott of this city, and formerly distiler in
Sweden, his native country, and We cheer
fully hear testimony highly in its favor
Its taste is highly agreeable to the palste,
and causes no unpleasant sensation in til e
system.
1t is kept for sale by the quantity by
Messrs W. H. Barnes Il Co. under the Ger
man Theatre Give it trial.
BURGLARY.-The house Of Mr.. &c
Lopez was entered on Saturday night, by
some Of the light fingered gentry, through
q window which was left unfastened. The
rogue went into Mr.. Lopez sleeping room
to take such items as he might discover.
The noise awakened the sleepers, but think
ing the visitor was one Of the servants, Mr.
L. spoke. as he supposed. to Rosa, but there
was no such individual to answer. Mr.
Burglar took his departure in hurry, and
was soon beyond reach. His pains for en-
tering and looking over the premises were
not requited-going as he came-empty
handed.
The proposition made by the Board
Of Trade. through their Committee on the
10th inst, will, We trust, meet the approba-
ton Of eastern creditors. Many Of onr mer
chants have large deposits with their ban
kers with which to meet their paper, but in
the entire absence Of exchange with the
east, cannot be turned to account. But our
farmers and produce dealers have grain
which can be purchased with our currency
and if this will be taken in payment for
eastern debts, the shift can readily be made
through agents. And yet, to carry this idea
ont, the cooperation Of the farmers is re
quired. If they refuse to sell their produce
at the present prices. how is this matter to
be accomplished There is but very little
grain coming in from the country in compa
rison to what there should be, because pri
ces are too low to suit producers. We trust
however, that there will be hearty co
operation on all sides among farmers, pro
duce dealers, merchants, and eastern credi
tors-to meet all Indebtedness, and thus re
lieve the country Of its present burden. Oul
farmers are in debt 10 our merchants, and
We trust they will not be so blind to their
own interest, and the interest of the country
at large, as to hold on to their produce ever
.hough the prices be low
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20


Lasgs ou0 charged double the same dimensions .
~.
Disvaays1 sAvsstissnsots one half more thar
uDual saass.
Ysahy Advertising contracts yin be undesstood "
spply arietiy " the masdis,e business sf the sdves
sisss Ed s Shes Advertisements sent In by the sd
vsstlssr vili be charged extra.
AdveSsisements not accompanied Win inssrucsson
V ~ inserted until forbid, aud charged accordingly
Nosces ios religions and benevolent purposes In
ssstsa 0as t@s frse Of cost thereafter charged q
oshss sAvsstsesosnos.
Advsrtlsenesta iton sbsseA must Be paid for In
Oevteblv n sIcsaes. unless from approved Agents
Coassscss ssr yearly sdvert,sIns terninsbls At the
psioa u o1vsrtisers, they paying IN sdvsneeoent
rs per cent. On the contreu price.
Asvsstlssments inserted next 70 rssAinS mater
~ ssne slvsscs on sbovs sssss. md kept On In
sIAs. = ~ cent. sAvascs regular rasso.
Al sssaGsas aAvsstissosnss must b paid for IN
o1vssce.
GEO 4. WEST, Iowa State Democrat.
UANDBn0 BnO. Daily 6ssette
y. LlSCHB8 = co, Der Dsmokrat.
HARRINGTON wILKIg, Daily Evening News
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

Minnesota Election
Dubuque, Oct II.
Minnesota has been completely swept by
the Republicans. They have elected their
Governor. Congressman and majority in
the Legislature
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

Four Houses to Rent,
GITrATxD on the BlpG, East Of Gen. eareents.
y Th'se dwellings are entirely new and very de.
srabla, be ng furni.hed with al modern improve
ments, gss, etc. Terms moderate.
Applyto COOK Z 0A10kNTs
ocl9ttf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

Davenport Wholesale Market.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
COM M f. RCIAL .
DAVENPORT PRICES CURRENT,

OyvIcB o. Iowa DAILY srArs DEaocaAP.)
DAVENPORT, Oct. 1s, 1857.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

HAv1H0 rscsntly made lsr0s editions to our
aow Drspared 70 coatract foS every description of
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
S2J Reward.

rINHRxu bonds Of the Citv Of Davenport earh hr
j $500 20. dated June 1st, 1857. being Nos. IN.
iA and ls9, were lost on Saturday, CetobeY 10,
1857 The public are cautionsd not b buy shens
bonds, o. the necssaasy sfeps have been taken 10
make them worthless bu. TO the Fighsful o. ner. The
above iewaFd will be psid delivery of taid boofs
land nc questions askedl u
O. n. LAGB, or
oci4f:f GUELICH 4 efRwA4f.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20
Bennett 4 IsIupp,cr.

A TTosSEY's - and Couns.llors nj Law srd Noss
~ fits ru,hc. Afro N..nts for the Chart. U.h
tre LIS. Co., Hartford. Conn. Capital Sa00.O00
city Ere Into New Haven, :" Z" taD,6l0,
oniCe IL Claire BLOCK, Davenport.
All DRNNETT.
Iulyt ssbIaty FnANN rluMuR
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

SxiO per iVO feet. - 80
lUxi2 do do :. s ~
l9xi4 do DO :. 5 80
prai:i", ton. ..47 O0ds o
T,Inoihy, DO. ~ 90
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-20

teF Do w
Liquors.
whisky, common. .3td ~
do Bur 81 50a2 5l
do Rye,......@dS0
Pure Spirits........t5d t5d3;
Brandy, Doines. .iJdI 10
do Imp. S. 0cGS 90
Gin, Mrder swan. ST. 81
do Club II lus .. , 90
do Belle. > 90
Nebraska advertiser., 1857-09-10
New HARDWARE Store.
Sign of the Mill Saw.
j. FLAHERTY,
Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
German, English & French
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
HAhDW W AIH AND % 4
ST. JOSEPH, MO.
receiving and opening the large
lried assortment Of goods in the aboY

ols OOOAA
rs NOW receiving and opening the largest and most
i varied assortment of goods in the above line ever
offered in any market west Of st. Louis.
My stock embraces a full and complete assortment
of Cabinet and House Builders Hardware, MeehaR-
les tools of every description, direct from the most
approved manufacturers; agricultural and horticul-
tural tools and implements, in great variety, eombln-
ing ali the recent and useful improvements Tor the
saving of a vast amount of labor to the farming com
munity, from whom | respectfully request a careful
examination of this department. Of my sock. am
also exclusive agent for the sale of the celebrated
st. Louis Circular Mill and Cross Cut Saws, which l
will warrant, and fill all orders at The faetary prices.
Also a large assortment Of Guns, Rides and Pistols,
Iron, Steel, Nails, &C., Of tile best brands: in q word,
my stock is yery complete, which, for its quality and
price am determined to 5fer such inducements as
will command a liberal share of trade from this and
adjoining counties. My arrangements for importing
ana aeencies for American Hardware Manufacturers,
together with a long experience in the general Hard
ware trade, enables me; not only to defy all eOmpeti-
ton, but has convinced me that the true principle of
trade is cash sales and small profits.
January /, 1851. VIn2gtf
Nebraska advertiser., 1857-09-10

IL lean and Foreign Hardware, such as
Grcaves & Sons Files Scissors
and Edge Tools Pocket knives
Butchers do do Knives and forks
Spear q Jackson's saws Brass curtain bands and
Gimlet pointed screws pins
Grifin's and American Door locks
horse nails Augers and auger bits
Post hole augers Corn knives
Ames' shovels and spades Briar scythes
Lull q Porter's shutter Grass and grain do
Butts Nails
Mortieing machines Shovels and tongs
Circular, mill and muly Candlesticks
saws Framed wood saws
Planes and plane irons Blacksmiths' Bellows and
Coopers drawing knives Vices
do AIDES and wood Mousehole Armitage an
tools wills
Tress Hoops American anEils
Butts, cast and wrought Stocks and dies
Copper rivets for belts Pad hooks, breeeh'gloops
Tuyere Irons Pad screws, cockeyes
Plated and com. stirrups Ornaments, racks
do do Bits Girth rein and roller web
do do Buckles Silk, 3 cord thread
do do Rings Calf skins
Breast and rein snaps Upper leather
Lasts, pegs Briddle do
Peg floats Skirting do
Pineers Harness do
Shoe thread Betting do
Bristles, wax Goat skins
Lining skins Enammelled leather
Binding
With many goods embracing a complete assert
ment Of the most desirable which they will sell at
the lowest prices. j.. C0LH0UN & BRO.
April 18th, 1857. 3I-Iy
Nebraska advertiser., 1857-09-10
NEBRASKA CITY
insurance Company.
CAPITAL STOCK $4,000.
Nebraska citv. N. II.


THIS Company, under a liberal charter, is now
fully organized, and their entire capital stock Of
Fifth Thousand Dollars, paid in and secured. They
are prepared, from this date, to grant open policies,
and take risks, upon equal terms, with the most
favored Insurance Company any where. Having
adopted the mutual principle, its patrons, without
mourning any liability, win share in the profits Of
the company.
The operations of the Company, will be confined,
for the present, to MARINE, or CARGO risks, with a
maximum liability of $12,5 800 on any one bottom.
Being the only Insurance Office, on the above pop
uIar plan, West of the Missouri, it confidently ex-
reefs a generous support from Western Merchants.
We respectfully invite the Missouri River pa
tronage.
DIRECTORS:
ST. Nuckolls, Chas. F. Holly,
HI Bennett, j.. L. Armstrong,
w. N. Hinchman, Miles W.BroWn,
A. "A. Bradford.
OFFICERS
CHAS.F f. HOLLY, President.
]. GARsDE, Scc'y.
st. Louis Agent-Col. W.P. Howard.
April I'd, 1857. 42-1y
Nebraska advertiser., 1857-09-10
GRAIN


for the present season. 1t IS unnecessary 10 speas
narticnIarlv Of the merits Of these Machines, as they
are too wells known throughout the country to need
extoIling: but the fact that they have heretofore and
are continuing to receive the premiums at the State
and County Fairs where they have been exhibited Is
sufficient to induce all those in want Of such a Ma
chine. to purchase one Of these.
Az a practical test of this Separator incorporation
with the best Of those made in England, in 1898, It
received the highest commentators OF the PRESS and
nf me leading erirulturalists Of that country.
have n LARGO number Of them on hand, ready for
the coming crop, made Of the best material, ana war
ranted to do good work.
have made many valuable imprOvements1n these
machines within thel year, and have no hesitation
in warranting them superior to any in use.
lam also preparing a large number OF CraRioros
Improved Glover HuileTs,
patented in 1854, which are greatly superior to his
patent of 1914. being in itself feeder, and greatly
ahead of it in other respects. They viii De manu-
sactured under the immediate supervision Of the
patentee, who his permanently located IN this place.
The above cut represents ny four horse "Separa-
tor" and is designed especially for the farmers own
USE"
I'm also agent for McCormiek's celebrated REAP
Err and MOVING MACHINE, combined.
J.. R. MOFFITT, Piqua, Miami county, Ohio.
Nebraska advertiser., 1857-09-10

TOBACCO,
Of the best brands chewing and smoking. Cigars
finest quality and flavor.
PRUITS AND LIQUORS,
Preserved, fruit for pies, Branded peaches, fresh
peaches in cans, pure liquors for medical purposes.
Jamaica Rum, Holland Gin, Irish whisky, Bourbon
whisky, ginger brandy, Cogniac brandy, Cordial,
Port wine, cherry wine, white wine, malaga wine.
Sta TTONERY,
Foolseap paper, fancy letter paper, gilt edge note,
and envelopes plain fancy and embossed, Pens and
penholders, Inks of all kinds wristbands and Fabers
pencils, sealing wax waters.
A Splendid Assortment Of Perfumeries
Comprising, Lyons kathariOn, cologne, pomade,
genuine OK marrow, bear grease and oils; musk
and essences of all kinds ami Of the finest quality,
with all other articles usually kept in a Drug Store.
Prescriptions Compounded at all hours with care
and despatch.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-09

A New RENEDY.-A German who resides
in York County, Pa, while recently suffering
from pulmonary attack, sent for physician
In a short time the doctor called on him, pre-
scribed two bottles of cod liver oil, and re-
ceiving his fee OF SO, was told by the German
who dislked the size of the bill, that he need
not come again. The German, who, by the
BY had not heard the doctors prescription
very well supposed he could get the oil and
treat himself The doctor saw no more of
his patient for some time, but one day riding
past the residence Of the German, he was
pleased to see him out in the garden digging
Justify. The case seemed such proof Of the
virtues Of cod liver that he stopped to make
more particular inquiries about it
You seem to be getting very well, said he
addressing the German.
'Yaw, ish wel,' responded the former
sick man.
'You took as much oil as told you ?" que
ried the doctor.
'Oh, yaw, have used more as four gallons
of the dog liver OIL
THE what? ? said the astonished doctor.
| DE dog liver oil that you say shall take
| have killed most every fat little dog coud
catch, and de dog liver oil have cured me-
1t is great medicine, dat dog liver OIL The
doctor had nothing to say, but rode quickly
away, and noted in his memorandum book
that consumption might be as readily eurel
with dog liver as cod liver oil.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-09

drunken father was; they knew what the
principle of abstinence would DO for him
and when he had signed, one said to the
other
Father has signed the pledgei"
"Oh myl" said the other "now I'll go and
tell my mother; and away she ran into the
other room.
But the mother had heard It, and listen.
ed to her calling,
Luke Luke come here moment"
Said he, "Come in here along with me
come in and see my wife,"
l went and stood by her bedside. The
face was ghastly pale, the eye large and sunk
deep in its socket and with her long thin
and bony fingers she griped my hand, and
with the other took the hand Of her husband
and began telling me what good husband
she had
Luke" said she, ais kind husband and o
good father; he takes care of the children
and is very kind to them; but the drink, o.
the drink makes terrible difficulty"
That difficulty God only and the crushed
wife of the Incorporate man know anything
about it.
The man shook like leaf; he snatched
his hand from the grasp OF his wife. tore
down her night dress from her shoulder and
said
Look at that |" and on her thin neck,
close to her shoulder, was bad mark
SAID he. "ools at thatw and when l saw the
mark of bruise, felt my flesh creep. Said
he, "look at that, sir ] did it three days
before she was taken down upon her bed,
and she has told you that she has good
husband. Am l Am good husband to
her? God Almighty. forgive me y and he
bowed over that woman and wept like child,
grped the bed clothes in his hands, and hid
his face in them. And she laid her thin band
upon his head and said-"Dont cry, Luke f;
please don't; you wouldn't have struck me
if it had not been for the drink. MIR. Cough,
don't believe him. he is as good man as
ever lived. Don't cry Luke"