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| Amand, (Nord) For upwards Of
twenty years she never left hei dwell.
ing, and almost every day Of her life
she passed several hours seated in Q
large eisteIn filled with water in her
court yard. She had perfect antip-
athy to meat, and lived only on fruit
and vegetables; and she made her ser
want, who was her only companion,
DO the same She could not even
lear to allow any person who had re
Gently eaten meat to approach her,
and when it was necessary for her to
communicate with workmsn and 9th
ers, she would only do 80 on Fridays
before twelve o'clock, on which days
she took it for granted they abstain.
cd from the use of m3at, likewise, she
would never receive visit from her
medical adviser, unless he were fast.
ing. She built q sort Of tower at the
entrance other courtyard, and through
it admitted her medical man; but
with all other persons she only con-
sentsd to communicate througl, q hole
in the wall. Alter the visits Of her
doctor she used to plunge into her ba-
sin, as she said, to purify herself.--
Notwithstanding her eccenticities,
she was very shrewd in matters Of bu-
siness, and kind 10 the poor.
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a clergyman not a dozen miles
from Charleston, who preached poll.
ties some last fall, during his dis,
course few Sabbaths ago, opened .
pause in the sermon IN this wise:-
Three men went up into temple,
the one a Pharasee, and the others
Republicans At this moment q
sort of litter coming fromvarious parts
OF the church from those who were
awa4e and heard the remark, the ven
cradle pastor at once assumed a dark
frown, and appeared quite at loss
to understand the cause Of 80 unusual
a demonstration.
Charleston Advel tiser.
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NEW TIN aTORE.
Stoves, Stoves, Stoves,
At wnoLnALr.

ME W ouid invite the citizens Of Davenport and
w Surrounding country to our large assortment,
the largest bF ought into Iowa which will
be found the famous ~
Charter Oak Cooking Steve,
which challenges the world for ~ advantages du-
rabiity. ii
The numerous articles which We shall constantly
keep on hand for Timers use, are tin plate, sheet
iron, all kinds boiled AID charcoal Russia and mi.
ston do, timed copper brayries do, block tin, cop
per, lead and netal bottons, rivets all sizes, l.
kinds Of pressed and Japan ware, timers tools Gc.
water coolers and Fefngerators, nd assn re al
persons favodng with order, will sell them
goods in our line lev ~ can be bought in Chicago
or St. Louis, and on terms 10 suit.
Please call and look at oar stock and learn our
prices, and We think yos will he convinced of the
TACT.
Count merchants can rely on boihg supplied at
all times with tin wars, and favorable terms At
Wholesale prices.
Old rags, copper, &c. taken in exchange for goods.
Particular attention paid to House Rooang aAd
spouung, aud Job work In general.
WiCKERSHAM WILLIAMS.
apr1dAwtf No. 4, Burrows, block, Front Ut.
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dlss, Saddles, Collars, Blankets, -.
NJRare now manufacturing exten dvely Coach,
w Gig and Team Harness Of the latest style ana
the work give satsfs cton OF no sale.
Asplendid variety of Coseh, Buggy, Team and Ri
dR Whipsjust recciv ed ,the most xiensiye sssor
entin the west. Blankets Ia every sagfsty; Ind
Rubber Horse Covers at manufacturers pricss; the
emily agency for the sale Of these articles In the
WesI.
Thank ful for past fxvors and hoping = cOntinGa-
ton of the same, we natter ourselves can please
kll in want Of articlss in our line.
LOGUE & NEWBY,
I'd st., 3 doors Esst of Brady,
n.t2d Al nsv
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pl,ss, OF LsAraRa sKLrIsa-oAK TANNED
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FINNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
1 9a

The great Central Route, coaneesing the Atlantic
cities with the Wsstsrn Nerth1 estsrn, ana SsntA.
western States, by con tinuous Railway direct This
road also connects at Pittsburgh With daily line Of
Steamers to all peru the Western Rivers, and n
Cleveland and sandusky with stsamers 70 al po.ts
rect, sAssYsH ssd ssiisSis sosts by waich Freight
can be forwarded to and from the Great West
Rates between Philadslphia and Pittsburg,
First Class Boots, Shoes, Batsl
and Caps, Books, Dry Goods I'm laoe. = ,oo \
boxes, bales and trunksD Drugs '"o
Qn boxes q balss,) Fur, Feathers,
second Glass; 80 Domestic Sheet
ing. Shirling and Ticking lin origi-
nal bales,) Drugs lin casks,) Hard t76o. I60A
Leather sssaa n polls rolls q so.ss1
Third OlaSs.s.Anvils, Steel,
Chains fn casks,) Hemp, Bacon
Pork, Sailed (o0se or in sacks)To- 65c , 100 ,
bacco, man ufactured, Except CT
Fourth Class. ...Conee, Fish, ,Ba,
con, Beef q Pork, lin casks or box
ss eastwardJ Lard 6x Lard Oil, $55c 300 4.
Lead, Nails, Soda Ash, German s=Hssa
Clay, Tar, Pitch, Rosin, DC.
GRAIN-5O cts. per 100 10 until further notice.
CorroN-s2 per bale, not exceeding 500 lbs,
welz INT unit, fltheI notice.
II Pin shipping Goods from say point east of Phil.
adephis, be particular TO mark packages vis Pssa
sylvsnis HsiIresa." All goods consigned 70 the q.
gents for this Road O. phlAdelphis or Pssburg, viii
PRElsnr AssHTs Harris, Wormly d Co., Mem.
phis, Tenn, X. Sass Co., 81. Louis, J. $. Mitch
cal q son, BV6uBVlu0, AuoS OhWebnll, Dell q Hufj
dock, and Carter Il Jewet, Louisville Ky: X. Mel
drum, Madison, Ind; SPrigman Blown, and Irwin
d Co., Cincinnati; N. W. Graham & Co., GAINESVILLE
O.; Lescb 4 Co., "a Kilbyst. Boston; Leech l. Co.
Q Astor House, N. York; William st. and 8 Batter I,
Place, NewsYork; 4. J. sneeder, Philadelphia; Ma
graw d Koons, Baltimore; Geo G. frouciscui, Pitts
burg.
II: ii. HOUSTON, Gsssral Freight y1gsnt, Pkils
H. J. .LoMRAERT, Ssp't. dtt 1onG, Pa.
Pennsylvania Railroad.
1Three Daily Through Trains between Philadelphia
and Pittsburgh. .-THE MORNING MAIL TRAIN
leaves Philsdelphis for PittsburKat a. A. N :, and
Pittsburgh fer Philadelph at7 A. M. The fast line
lesy 90 Pha P. Al. and for Phil
sdelphia at P. NJ. THE NIGHT kxPRESs train
leaves Philadelphia for Pittsburgh at II P N. and
Pittsburgh for Philadelphia a. IC p. NJ.
The above lines connect at Pittsburgh with -
Railroads andfrom S.. Louis, No., Alton, Galsao
and Chicago, Ill. Frankfort, Lexington and Louis
yille KY; Terre Hsute, Dayton, SpRngaeld, Belle
fontins, Sandusky, Toledo, Cleveland, Ceiumbus,
GAINESVILLE, Masslon and Wooster, Ohio; also, with
the steam packet bosts from and 10 New Orleans,
81. Louis, louisville and Cincinnati.
Through tickets be had 10 or from either Of the
above places.
For further psrticulars see hsndbls at the differ.
cit starting points, Passenger from the West will
find this the shortest ard NEST expeditions route TO
Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York or Boston.
THO,S. MOORE, Agent, Passenger Lines, Phils.
J. MRsKIMEN, Agent Pas ssngcr Linesr Pitts.
Pbiia. Nov Cd IS dly
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Stspfs.
BUT YOUR sTOVRs
At THE
GREAT WEsrKRH CINCINNATI
s + o v e s + Q q p
And Tin Ware Mandatory,
"a Street, dosrs East Of Hasrissa,
Wholesale md Retail!
$tspfs.

Wholesale md Retail!
"HkKE will always bs 10 a one the best ~.
Nv sortments Of Stoves, Tin late, Sheet Iren,
Wire, JaPennsd Ware, Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper
Waretn thts city. Among his assortment of
s II OV ES.
are the celebrated Gilman and Charter Oak Cock
Stoves, coal or wood; al full and comp plsts as-
Oven Stoves, and many other psttsYns too numes-
GUS to mention. Our motto d, Quick Sales and
Small Profits Good work, sll warranted or sale;
One dollar save 10 dollar med; and BY calling
st this Stove Rtore yOn will save Il and get Just
good an article ~ ut any other house.
Particular attention paid to House kooang, Spout
ing and Job Work In general out Of good Tin and
stock, hoping 10 rscefve . share OF the public pat
ronage by this motto: "Quick Sales and Small
PYontsn feepS) D. L. HORNE,
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Pennsylvania Railroad.
PIONEER BAKERY

oidstand by ire, has opened in the frame
bsilding adjoining Nourse Veile Co., Front between
his old friends and many disposed to
hvor him with their patronage. d. MOORE.
iuY II DIFF
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sTnRr AND LEASE FOR SALE

IN Second street, between Brsiy and Perry. A
~ frame building 2 stories, 20x44 feet, shelving
and counters complete. An excellent stand for any
busi being located In of the most sdvsnts-
asous points Ia Davenport. Price low and Ter ms
sssy. Enquire Of ...s.1 .5sL ...z
fep20du HAIGHT. SEARS 4 BKCKETT
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A FRENCH IrrM.--rhe death Of an
Old maiden lady of very eccentric
character has just taken place at Saint
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New. Goods, New Goods.

New Goods, New Goods.
ID H. PARKS 4 CO are now opening one Of the
ns richest stocks VI
CIcthin9, Cloths, CassiHsFes, Vest
tnGss Gsntlom0nss Furnishing
54 Go001, &c,
svsro defsd in this market.
We are sopnsc ed with the we'll known sstablish-
mont Of Huntington, Wadsworth 4 Park, Chicago,
and having facilities for buying that arc rare plsdes
ourselves BE- undaisold BY any house In the west
weak with IN entire stock Persons wishing any thing
In our lias will do well to give Us . call.
Psilsrs and country merchants are requested to
anime cur stock before going sast -
Particular sstsntion paid 70 the maasfacturs Of
ton work, 4r. Dunn 10 some 10 give yon @ats."
Our store q oppoAts LsCatye Row Ct the old stand
Of Rdward Alden. B. Fl. PARKS & CO;
- april II (Democrat and neNs soRy,l
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r. T.. EADS,
GENERAL LAND AGENT AND NOTARY


ersatsst Bargsins Ever offered!
4l60. 900 Verth Of Lets for sals!!
g(MBEAUTIFUL Lots for sale in Pulton's addition
sDOO to East Davenport easisr terms than has
ever been offered before In Davenport. Many
Of these river lots from which any amount Of fns
building rock can be qoarrisd, aording nsxhaust
able source Of wealth. From othefs, the grandest
views any where to be found In the vicinity of city,
are presented Being the sole agent for the sale Of
these lots, and quite well satisfied that property
now osredin Davenport presents any thing favora-
Bile 70 those desrous Of obtaining homes easy
trust that all who wish to purchase will call ct my Of
ee and examine the plat prices Of this beau
tiiul property. lmhl4) T. C. 3ADS.
Lald for Sale.
LNOUR 40 acre lots mile north { Fulton station
l. on the N. 4 n. Railroad ON reasonable term 8.
Also, o4D acres one mile north OF w aleou chea p;
one-half cash, balance in one and two yeau.
Also, $40 acres In Washington county, ~ acres
nne timber and running water on part. This land
Is only 10 miles from Iowa City and - fro Wash
ington, on dno road from Columbus to Richm opd;
Will be sold cheap and part on time.
Also, four ~ acre lots near lows City, beautiful
farming land and woil watered.
also, Lots In West Davenport ranging in size
from " feet 900 to 81 acres, sold for down and
bsiance in one an1 two years. zEls .# M
Also, sevaral neat buildings on leased ground
would be sold ON reasonable terms. Apply TO
hhlA + q. kADS.
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GEO p. WHITCOMB,

ATTORNEY AND co 'NsELoR AT LA"
NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSIONERS
OF DEEDS,
For Nav Ham pshire, Vermont, New York, PeansJi'
~" Ns" ysniA and Ohio.
.@a t@ OFFICE,
NJ yy Co,ns, of Main and Second sts.,
n ,o,sS S9tn'' '' Davenport, IOWA.
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6D&U8 UBo01 - X8III0Te
VTTIsHES 10 Inform the public Of Davenport and
w Scott county that hs has permanently located
In Davenport and that Ae will shoe horses scisn-
inc principles After 20 years practice the apkt-
envy the feet, and having spent II ysars sndsrths
tendeice Of the best Veterinary Surgeon in
Non 70 all that employ him. He earnestly solisits
custom from persons hs ing horses labOring under
ne disease Of coTns and contractions comnonly
called hoof bound, interfering or over reaching,
quarter cracks, sand cracks, sprsins Of the cords
founders, ring bonss spavtns, AL of which.he war
rants cured II cnrabts, the most Of these diseases
nent moh17 diff
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NEW GOODS.

ALARGE & COMPLETE STOCK OF EVERY
n thing In the Grocery and Drug line, just re-.
eived and for sale vEaI Low, for cash, At
sp3dH ALVORD VAN PATTRNN.
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3toAm xne1noo ier SAIo.
GOOD engine Of 9 ZACH cylinder, 10 inch
"A s,rois, with pump, ssvssnof and pipss, ali in
senplsts order. Also one six.hsrss power PORT
ABLE STEAN BNGINk In complete runnilg OF
der, for ssle cheap for cash. RnQsirs u
JACKSON 4 CARMAN,
apI<du o. ysnne, DeAnelly & Co.
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TIIE DAILY GAZETTE.
WIScFTLANEODS.
NOKrHI1U LIGHTS.


BAYARD TAYLOR describes an Auro-
"a Borealis which he saw in latitude
81 degrees north, as follows:
IL was dark when we reached Frs,
mas, whence we hail twelve miles to
Old I.uleaa, with tired horses, heavy
roads, and lazy driver. lay down
again, dozed as usual, and tried to for
get my torments. So passed three
hours; the night had long set in, with
. clear sky, 13 deg. below zero, and
. sharp wind blowing. All at once
an exclamation from Braisted aroused
me. opened my eyes, as lay in
bis lap, looked upward, and SAW :
narrow belt or scarf OF silver fire
street ching directly across the zenith,
witt, it's loose, frayed ends slowly
swaying to and fro dowa the slopes
Of the sky. Presently it began to wa
yer. bending back and forth, some
times slowly, sometimes with quick
springing motion, as if testing its
elasticity. Now it took the shape of
a bow, now undulated into Hogarth's
line Of beauty, frightening and fad
ing in its sinuous molten, and finally
formed a shepherds crook, the end
Of whichkuddenly began to separate
and fall of. as if driven by strong
wind, until the whole belt shot away
in long, drifting lines OF fiery snow.
|, then gathered again into dozen
dancing fragments, which alternately
advanced and retreated, shot hither
and thither, against and across each
other, blazed out in yellow and rosy
glssms or palei again, playing a
thousand fantastic pranks, as if guided
BY some wild whim.
We lay silent, with upturned faces,
watching this wonderful spectacle
Suddenly, the scattered lights ran to,
gs,her, as by scommon impulse, join
ed their bright ends, twiste'l them
through each other, and fell in broad
luminous curtain straight downward
through the air until its fringed hem
swung apparently but a lew yards
over our heads. This phenomenon
was so unexpected and startling, that
Tor a moment thought our faces
would be touched by the skirts of the
glorious auroral 1rapery, 1t did not
follow the spheric curve OF the tirma'
ment, but hung plumb from the zenith
falling, apparently, millions OF
leagues through the air, its fold:
gathered together among the stars, and
its embroidery OF flame sweeping the
earth and shedding pale, unearthly
radiance over the wastes OF snow
A moment aiterward it was again
drawn up, parted, waved its flambeaux
and shot it's lances hither and thither,
advancing and retreating as before
Anything so strange, 30 capricionss,
80 wonderful, 80 gloriously beautiful,
| scarcely hope to see again,
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spIsndid Farm for Sale

THIS farm contains 100 acres, $50 under cultiya.
lion, 100 acres superior timber, good Hing
ont houses and ane barn, beautiful stream Of run.
ming water that never fails and nne orchard of all
kinds Of fruit.
Terms 20 easy that after the nrst payne ut the
iarm may be made 70 pay The dsfsrr ed payment -
apply TO Imhl4l T. c.. RADS.
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II11AsKxs xsfAID AaIHcY.
Ceok. sargent 4 Parker,

0801A8Kk LAND A68NCY.
COOK. sargent Il Parker,
II FLORENCE, NkBRASKA,
| Win Attsad promptly 10 all business connected
with Land Agency, either IL Nsbrssks or Western
| Iews.
Land Warrants bonsht, sold and located.
Bus.ness for tAsm can be lsn with any of the IN.
| dersigneo. 8
ok SARGENT, Dsvenport,l
O0K, SARGENT COOK. DssMo tnss,
ChildfsA's Woolsn Goods,
II EsT assortment In town, 1t JU0Y'S;
~ octls Brady st., bet. 4th and 9Th.
fNHk undsnigDsd havtsg purchased The interest OF
Il Mr.. Boefsch In the 1Tm OF Bosrsch, Bsennsr 4
Co., will hereafter conducs the Copper, Tin and
Sheet Iron buGness cndsr tie name and TILE Of
BREHNKR & CASSRL.
N. B.--The new 1rm will settle all accounts due
10 or from the old arm. T -
Sept a9.-dR
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New Gas Fitting, Lamp,
CHINA AND GLASS sioKI.
" ST. John PHILLIPS d co. have this day
Id. opened their store on Perry street ostwssn
second and Third, Grigss block, for mo sais Of a.
s'A'' GAS FIXTURES,
lnelu ling Chandeliers Of various panerns' In sfes'
VARIETY: togethor with
A soisr. Can phsns, French Mechanical and
Fluid Lamps. S#
CLASS AND CHINA WARE, SC.
n,ch thsy res pec,fl call the attention Of the cit
issns of Dsyenport and Rock lsland 70 inspect
- The trade and large buyers viii be treated On
80 "a rms for cash. msrchlO dr.
Haight, Sears 4 Beckett,
,..,hs, Msc ufscturerrs and Wholesale Dealers In
Leather ofs kinds, saddie. ssSs Saaaisiy siSa ar
fnss, Hides, &c., DC. yfe ....s -. .
xxJBhsys now. on hand one ofthe largest and. best
w ssss;sa .Sss ;::ess@s.assS :. S.aSisry Hardware
ever oGered In the west. Comprising In par
Sole and Harness Leather, -ar-. Ago..
noth Osk and Hemloct,
'o"E, French. American Patent Cali Skins,
Kips and Upper Leather
OF y evS,y Ros4s. Morocco, Binding Patent and
plaiu stirsng, Dash and Ensmsiied Lea'Asr' .IssA'
Esddlsiy Hardware, Jspsnnsd, Brass snd&silvsr
p,. ,sS. nom the best manufactuIsrs. Sslrsaus.-
inn AZ and Pad Roller, Horse Shoe and spring
Tngnsusd Buckles, and every article the hansss ma
kss csrrsSs ard Grocers Bows, Top Props, ss1mp
Joinui . ~ a., Bent Fellows, Csrraisss Shaft,
oaIpsSs on 4, =, Wagon spIings, AIelsb HoEss COL
ssrs Horss Bisnkeu, Fly Nstss 30; Belt !eatns.
" hins Stretched and Rubber Belling, Belt kive~
"'"9 Cash Paid for Hides.
w. invite the attention ofpurchsssrs, feeling saa'
sa va can please all In regard 10 quality ana price,
sAo~ HAIGHT, SEARS bkCkEIT,
I'd Street, Sd door above Perry,
oss,s Davenport, lOws.
ID. N. MARTIN - -,
xxroUIp respectfully announce to the S9oa loi.s "
w davenport that he has just sstaEasa hotl "s"
York with splendid lot OF
Cents Furnishing Goods, -
,o which he asks the inspection Of oil me GnN "
ss they are far ahesd Of any thing ever "
this Market ,..,.,, =, a. eu.,ou work
- y. N, MARTIN,
.,,odtf Brady st. doors below ~
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professional Qaros.
IamlIars.


rHEo. GUELICH j. W. STEWART
GUELICH g. STEWART,
Attorneys and Counssllors at Law, Notariss
Public, &c.
Col veysDcing, Investigations of Titss, Payment
o. Taxes, Loaping and Investment Of Money, and
all other regular busaess promptly attended 70.
Oncs on I'd st. in hkinson's B.esr, opposite th .
LsClaire Row,
scpa df DAVENPORT, IOWA.
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SUPERIOR hotel for sale In the city of Le claire
"A namely, the BRATTON HOUSE, lhree stoYiss
Of horses, DC. Thspnce Of this desirable hotel il
exceedingly low and terns easy. Apply TO J. O.
brstton, lie claire. or T. e. kADS, Davsnport.
on essy terms. E4r EIE
Also, several lots Gssr depot, very beautiful and
will be sold on easy terms.
Also, block lie on Brady, Perry add ls0 feet ave.
nue., being In LIE claiEe's6th addition 10 Dsveuport
Also, 100 OF more bet on Brady street, adjoining
an d sOuth Of ]. G, DAyt>s' rosidenee ~ mind
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A1eyAe OSts0Ss ana ARPendaSss.
THIS 10 Tie bsas sssss and pleasant plaes in
L Scott county, The dwelling has eiEht sosms
and cellar. Large yard full Of shubbery and orna-
mental trees. Gsrdsn win gsapss, currants straw
berries, goossberriss, pluns aud cherries. Large
bearing Of superior frnit6 acres Of land
der cultivation around the house, including the sr
for family use, and % lot Of land may be had
Nth the above described premises If desired There
and smoke house. In nne, 1t 10 nay old homes tead,
sftuated adjoining the city of Lee lsire, from hich
hns view efthe town Of Port Byron and the Missis-
sp4du sEn1 cafi Dsvenposs
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Commission Wsrchanis.
GOODRICH, CURTIS & YAnTls,


Warehouse opposite X. r. depot, Davenport. Iowa
DEALERS IN
Grain, Flour, Salt, Cement, and sll dssertp-
tions Of Farm Produce.
Orders solicited and attended TO with dispatch for the
purchase sale Of Grain or Produce In this aad Other
markets.
Our facilities ample for the storage Of all kinds Of
Grain and Produce,
Lberalcash advances made ON eonsignmsnts wnen Dc
sired.
Special attention paid to receiving aid forwarding
goods by Railroad Charges ut established rates
--RBFERENCkS-
Cook Sargent, Bankers, Davenport Chubb, Bro, Bar
row & Co. bankers Davenport Nickolls, Campbell Z
Co., Bankers, Davenport; Geo. W Th, Banker, Bunalo
Rank of Orleans Albion N. Duchess Co. Bank N. Y.
Thomas KempshAll, Esq., Rochester, N. y; Walter
Wodsil, y. 7. City; Gary 6rat1, commissiol mer.
chant, A. Louis; Coliiss, Humphrey %, Chicago
Chicago; Doughty, Wilkinson 4 o., Poughkepss; Wat
kins owslsy, sommisson merchant, Louisville, Ky.
June 23 dtf
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EXTRAORDINARY TRIAL OF STRENGTH

4xrRAoRDINARY TRIAL OF STRENGTH,
The Troy Times ofthe 9th, recou.ts
singular trial of strength, which
took place in that city on Saturday
evening, between James Madison,
the cast-iron man. and Professor
Carl, 'the strongest man IN America.
The challenge for a trial of strength
sent by Carl, aving been accepted, q
large assembly witnessed the pertor.
nance.
Previous to the trial, Prot Carl
gave an exhibition Of magic md ven.
trilo4nism, performed his celebrated
guitar and drum solos, balanced six
teen chairs upon his chin, andperform
Cd ether feats calling for an exercise
Of fstrength, which mast have wearled
him somewhat. M. Madison then
appeared--held an anvil Weighing
two hundred and fourteen pouads up
on his breast, while two men struck
upon it with sledges; held an anvil
upon each knee; broke a number Of
stones Aith his fist; bent bar ofiron
1t of an inch thick by striking it
over his arm; and hsld an anvil weigh
ing about 200 pounds upon each arm
while two men struck upon it with
sledges. Prot. Carl then appeared,
held the anvil upon his breast; bent
the bar Of iron almost double upon
his arm; held the anvils upon his
arms, etc, for a longer period than
Mr.. Madison had done, he then
took the large flint stones which had
been rejected by his rival; and ham
mercd them to pieces, signalizins his
performance by cracking in two q flag
stone about large enough to serve as
= stepping block for a door. After
this he held one of the anvils over his
head for forty one seconds; lifted . six.
ty pound weight upon his little finger
and swung It around his head, and
held two men on his hair while no
whirled them about, top fashion, un.
I'll their feet struck out at an angle OF
iorty-fve degrees.
Mr.. Madison was hen called out
by the audience, and proceeded to
give an account Of himself in the mat
ter of the stones by saying that his
rival was in constant practice, wllle
he had not broken = stone for year
Being urged to swing the weight =. a
bout his head, he declin ed to do it
on the score u inability, and "a Pro
tessor Carl had aot held the anvils OF
his knees. In short, he virtually &C
knowledged himself a whipped man.
The Davenport daily gazette., 1857-04-24

PHEIIx IHSURAHCx CO..
| OF HARTFORD, CONN.
Sapitsl Stock, $0O0.OOO
narPius, 1la.37o.52 e3I3.3ss5s
ring the yesr, lsl OSS,97
| do for interest, IO.OO4. u fael ole, n
Losses paid during the year, 7020l q :
Dividends paid during The u ear 4OOo0.OO
All other expS nditurCs 70
agents ,taxss, Ae, aS.0O8.6S oi<Ol 10 w
Lossssin proxress Of adjust,
msnt 10 .oe2 50
Losses reported on which no
action has been taken, II .0O0. 90
Losses resisted, 5000 90 SEA. .9s2. 90
Synopsts Of satement made to the Con ptrollsr Of
the State Of New York, ss required by Ii - On ths
Slst Of December, 1855. =
Paid 70 j. NJ. r. Hall 4 Co. for loss which occur-
red at Davenport, Psh. llth, ee0s.
The above named 6Ist clsSs Company cohunuss to
insure on good pr opsrty IN the q " Of navsnport
and adjacent country on ~ favorable terns a. any
Other eomgsny q Mks standins, at The agency ohloe
block. Main stTsss. mh3Oln