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The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

GENERAL HARSEY.-We learn from our New
 Orleans exchanges that this distinguished off, cer arrived in that city from Florida, about the
 first of the present month, being e,a route for
 Fort Leavenworth, in Kansas, the point of ren- dezvous for the military force which is to ac. company the new territorial Governor to Ttah
 He anticipates the early removal of Billy Bow legs and his fellow red men, from the ever. glades of Florida" to their new homes in the far west. In regard to the new command of Gen. Harney, there seems to be but one opjn. ion-that of implicit faith in his frmness. promptitude and discretion to lead a military force into Utah. His career as an officer in the public service is sufficient guaranty of his it- ness for the appointment, and We predict, that if from the obdurscy Of Brigham Young, the necessity unhappily arises for the application of force in regulating the affairs oi Utah territory.
 he will undoubtedly "Garry the war into Africa" and make the old sinners courage, like that of Bob Acres, ooze out at his fingers ends."
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

OT Dow, jr., says: " Life is a contra dance; down outside and back; tread on the corns of your neghbor; poke your nose everywhere; all hands round, right and left. Bob your cocoa. nut, the figures are ended. Time hangs m the fiddle, and death puts out the lights.'
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

nrW.R. Cowser, Eldorado, Union county, and J. H. Hammock, Bentonville, Benton county, are agents for the True Democrat.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
JOHN w. GARRETSON.

VALUE OF RAILRoADs.-If ton of corn ;s worth S25 75, and wheat s49 40. in the mar ket, the 10. lowing would be their respective values at the several distances from market mentioned by railroads and ordinary roads:
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
NTThe Washington Union, {

OT The Washington Union, of the 2otn ult., contains the following:
 GOVERNOR OF UTAH.-We understand that the Gov.rnorship of Utah Territory has been ,endered to Major Benjamin Mccullough, of Texas. and that there is every reason to be- leve that he will accept the office. It would be difficult to name another person who com pines in himself so many qualities for the sue cessful discharge of the duties of this important and delicate uust as are undoubtedly possessed by Major McCullough.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

T The river is receding very rapidly, with plenty of water, however, for navigation.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
Burdeit Murder Case.

Mtss Y'k, May 5.-A jury has been obtain. ed ln t e Echoia and Cunningham case, and shs Pross :ation opened this morning.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

Cu See amendment of wool carding adver- tisement.
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12
EieceiOn in Louisville.
 Y<a,xs,,tH> MorIav No-

IoNsssas, Monday, Nay (. At the election h4s today, the American constables were s,sattd. Several fights occur red
The true Democrat., 1857-05-12

bank and the developments in relation to the | hypothecation' by the Real Estate Bank of haIf million ot bonds, have fully demonstrat.
 ei that all the exhibitions of 5ures setting forth
 the condition of banks by their reports, give no reliable information of their true circum stances, but are too often calculated 10 misead and deceive. The condition of the Favette. Vile branch fully confirms this imre>siDn- And the report of the Real Estate Bank to the
 last legislature Is conclusive, when they report that the hve hundred State bonds are "on hand and uns"id" whereas subsequent facts have demonstrated that they had cen hvpothecated
 with the x. A. Trust and Banking Company near three months previous for the nominal sum Ot about SlZ0,OOU without sanction bv law, aud III express violation ot charter" (S-r page ot appendix to House journal for lS42 ana 10 Inc bondS were hvpothecated Tn September l0fO, but the fact did not leak out till July, lo4l; and It was not the only i'm
 portant iact concealed from the legislature =
 The statement of the condition of the bank wa, drawn up ln such way that It was impossible t. tell from IL whether there was one dollar or one hundred thousand dollars in specie in its
 vaults.
 At this session of the legislature. a joint committee WAS appointed to examine the bank
 They reported that they had much | difficultv in answering many of the inquiries to which their attention had been directed: that the bank had made no report to the legislature as required by Its charter; that the branch banks were too dis taht Tor personal examination, and that one of them-that at Washington, had wholly ne. glected to render any account vf its condition
 under these dlSadvanta5cous circumstances they had carefully examined into the condition of the bank and its branches as far as the re cords and evidences of the bank would afford information, and from all other attanable evil dence. (See Senate journal, for lS42-43. D. 3O5.)
 Two years afterwards the darkness that buno over the affairs of the bank had not been dissi- pated, for Governor Adams said in his messare of Nov. ssh, 1944-
 "The condition of the Real Estate Bank is unknown to the community whose interest is so deeply concerned in its management. x W neither the property and assets of the bank are applied to the legitimate objects of its crea ton, l am unable to say. have but little doubt, however, that the want of con- hdence in the operations of the bank as mani tested in various portions of the State, proceeds more from the fact that all information in reIa ton to It has been kept in the hands of few individuals than from any corruption in it's ad. mnlstration. The history of the bank already presents the most extraordinary picture evA exhibited to free people. In the first place, public corporation Is created by the solemn act of the legislative depar ment of the govern ment Involving the rights and privileges of in- divlduals as well as the State. In the next Paaos tns act oi incorporation giving existence
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
l. AT ST N EW S
From Washington.
Washington. Dec. IL

Washington, Dec II.
1t is stated in nonfdential circles that the
Democratic delegation from Indiana have
had an interview with President buchanan
in the course of which they said that OH
full consultation they could not support the
Lecompton Convention after the expose OF
Sena or Douglaa
Douglas paired off with Reid of North
Carolina, on Mr.. Denver's nomination yes.
terday.
The government telegraphed in every d.
rection TO day to find Gov. Walker, without
avail.
Martin, the secret agent of the Admins
tration, has returned to Kansas with Gen.
Denver.
The amount in the Treasury, subject to
draft. is less than six million dollars. Re-
ceipts for the week ending 7th, S55O,OOO.
There will be no new appointment for
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, as it is un-
derstood that Gen. Denver will resume the
Office after he shall have accomplished his
mission to Kansas.
Correspondence of the Tribune says:
Speaker Orr has changed his programme
in part. Mr.. Clingman will probably be
chairman of the Committee on Foreign Az
fairs, and Mr.. J. Clancy Jones of the Com
mittee on Ways and Means Cochrsne and
Kelley Of N. y, are to be well placed
Perhaps the former will be at the head of
the CON- on Commerce
The statement that the Treasury had &C.
tuaily suspended payment is not sustained.
The secretary directed the requisition of
the disbursing officers to lie over till the ad.
vances already made were exhausted. This
became necessary from the strained condi-
ton of his means
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

tneirely unmolested.
The Fashion parsed under the stern of tn,
Saratogs At full speed, with only 100 mer
on deck, and landed the whole party q,
Scott's Wharf
Walker sent so men up the river by diff
ferent entrances,
The Fashion had arrived at Aspinwall
and was coAling. Com Psulding attempt.
ed to seize her, but on examination of her
papers the we're found correct.
lhe British and American forces had sail
ed for - q Juan
1t was supposed that the difficulties be-
tween Costa Rica and Nicaragua would be
settled without resort to arms.
The Calf rnia news is unimportant.
The public was much excited with re.
gard to the sea-vorthiness Of the Pacific
mail steamers.
The Empire City mails will be sent mp
today,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

BooT d SHOE TRADE.-Messrs rul-
lar & Hubbard have recently rented and
elegantly filled up the store on Second street
formerly occupied by =. Merwin, and are
now making preparations to enter into the
boot and shoe trade on no small scale. Hsv.
ing extensive business connections in the
east. and possessing of themselves large
share Of energy and enterprise, and we can
confidently assure the public that they will
| always be even with the times in all mat
tiers pertaining to their business. Within
few weeks they will enlarge their stock by
large and well assorted invoice of goods
direct from reliable eastern manufactory
where they are being manufactured express;
ly to their order In connection with their
ready made stock, they will employ num-
Der first class workmen to manufacture Gus
tom work, exclusively. The ladies will find
at this store a select assortment of goods
for their wear, which cannot fail to please.
We take pleasure in recommending this en-
terpriseing firm to the generous patronage
of the public ds.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
The Utah Expeditlon
n

Warrington, Lee. lO.
Dispatches were yesterday received At
the War Department from Colonel johnston.
Of the Utah Expedition, dated South Pass
Oct. 18th, conveying intelligence of the
same tenor Is that received via Fort Lara.
mie. The greatst exertion was being made
to form junction of the different brsnches
ofthe expedition prior to going into winter
quarters. but serious delay was experienced
by the cold weather.
Col. McGraw, Of the South Pass wagon
road expedition, has rendered q number of
men, Is good teams, mules and wagons.
which have been accepted and would be of
great service in the emergency. Several of
the supply trains were yet behind. with
provisions and clothing, of which the ad-
vance were greatly in need. Col J. intends
to form junction with Alexander. at the
mouth of the FoDtenelle Creek, about thirty
miles from that officers present camp al
Rams Fork, and not far from seventy miles
at Henry's Fork, on Green river, where he
hopes Cumming will join him. Col. J..
thinks his force barely adequate to the pro.
lection of supply trims, and predicts that
the contest will be q protracted one. unless
large reinforcements be sent him. He speaks
Of the impossibility of his making retro
grade movement.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

Latsr from Kansas.
New York, Dec. l2.
The famos case Of Marvine against Wood
Mayor of New York. was decided to-day in
the Superior Court before Judge Wo druff.
Every point is decided against the defend
ant,
A special dispatch from Lecompton Dec.
lst, to the Tribune says that it is the new
territorial Legislature which has been con
vened by Secretary Stanton. He had been
Informed that the convention would other.
wise take steps that might result in civil
war.
A paper signed by a majority of both
branches Of the Legislature and five or six
prominent free State men was presented to
stanton, telling him that this step was all
that could avert q civA war; and that the
special session would confine its legislation
to what might be required to defeat the Le-
compton constitution, He was informed
that the Legislature would meet in any
case
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
From New York city,

New York, Dec H.
The steamship Europa, from Liverpool
2sth, has not yet been signaled.
The steamship Fulton left at noon to-day
for Southampton and Havre, with 56 pas.
sengers and $630,7OO in specie.
The associated banks Of this CITY unani
mously resolved last night to resume pay.
ments in specie obligations to-day. Private
information from Boston to-day says the
banks thare are prepared to follow the
movement
The Journal of Commerce states that the
President does net contemplate removing
any of the federal officers in this city, except
ing Mr.. Nc Keon, who incurred his displeas-
ure by lis course al. the late electien.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

COMMENTED Our OF JArL.-The
young gentleman Of whom we spoke some
days since as being 'discontentsd out Of JAIL
paid US visit yesterday morning. and
wished usto contradict the statement He
says he was arrested fer lunatic, but such
was not substantially the case; that he de-
sired to remain in Jail afew days longer be
cause he had no money with which to pro-
cure the necessaries of life-not wishing to
sell his tools at q sacrifice and further,
that he is now "all right" and anxious to
make himself of service We cheerfully
make the contradiction, and trust our young
friend may find opportunity to gain live
lihood without being reduced to the necessi-
ty of applying to the establishment in Court
House square.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

NOTICE. TO SUBscRIBERs.-MR. Gill
LIFT, the owner Of the City routes of the
Daily STATE Democrat. is the person to apply
to when by any omission of the carrier, the
paper il not received: we have nothing to
do with it. Mr.. Cillett can be found ut his
News Depot, No. Z LIE Claire Row. where
subscriptions should be left. Td-tf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
New SPECIMEN BooK.-We have

NEW SPECIMEN BOoK.-We have
recently received copy Of . new specimen
book of the Chicago Type Foundry. which
has lately been issued by that concern. 1t
is a neatly executed affair, and reflects great
credit upon the enterprise and mechanical
skill Of that pioneer establishment Success
to typographical enterprise in the west .
and may the disciples Of Faust. in the north
west. lend helping hand in establishing
the perpetuity of the Chicago Type Found
ry. Mr. D. L. Dodge. of that house, will
please accept our cordial thanks
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
Goods at Reduced Prices,
Statement.

CTATE OF IOWA AUDITORS OFFICE, Des
- Aonss, November 14th, lSo1.-It 10 hereby
certified, that on he lst day Of October, 1857, .
stat, ment filed in this ofice showing the con-
dition of the HAMPOEN PIRk INsURANCB UOM.
PANY, of Sprngd Ia state Of Massachusetts, on the
LIST day u Sep in accordance with the provis.
ions Of an act OF the Legislature Of this State,
oil January g. 1851 that such statement shows that
said Company is possessed OF the requisite amount
OF capital. and Invested as required in said Act.
Authority Is therefore ri en- to the anove named
Insurance Company ~ transact business Of Insur-
Ia this Stale in accord with the laws there
OF. 1t is also certified that Herman Died OF Daven-
port has been duly appointed By said Company their
lawful At torney and Agent for the County OF Scott
with full power to take RISKS of Insurance therein,
and to knowledge service Of process upon his ding
certified copy OF the statement fled In this office
with the o. rk Of the District ourt in snd for said
County. 1t Is further certified, That the annexed -
true copy ofthe required staiems mt. In testimony
whereof have hereunto set my hand and afaxed
my seal Of orhce this l4th da, Of November, 1851.
JNO. PATTEE. Auditor Of Iowa,
by ABEL BEACH, Deputy.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
EXecutPiX Notice.

TNHB UNDERMINED hereby gives notice 70 ali whom
i II may concern that she has this day, BY order
OF the County Court Of scott county, been DULY ap.
pointed Bxccutix the Estate OF james Roche late
Of DaeenpoEt, deceased.
All pc sons ini btsd to the decessed sre requested
10 make imme late payment 70 the UNDERMINED and
oil persons having claims against said james Roche
are vequestsa 70 Ie tnc same for approval end Cd
justment.
Davenport, December 12, 1851.
MAR0AlDT ROCHE.
GEO y. HuDDsIL, Bxecutrix.
Atty ot Law. De 14itf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

UABEAs CoRPUs.-It seems that
James W. Lackeys prospects for serving
the iState in the penitentiary are not as
bright as We had supposed. On Saturday
last, his attorney, 7. f. Doolittle, applied to
Judge Bennett for Habeas Corpus, which,
was granted. and npon tho hearing, yest-r-
day, Lackoy was discharged from further
imprisonment on the ground that the evi.
deuce did not disclose any offence against
the laws Of this State
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

FIRE AT Rock IsLAND.-A fire broke
out in that city yesterday afternoon. We
heard first it was lumber yard which
caught fire-afterwards report said it was a
hay stack. We take middle ground, and
call it boat yard. Our boys were over
with their machines.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
Resumption of Sepcie Payment.

Albany, Dec. H.
A meeting Of bank directors this morn
ing, it was re olved that the banks of Al
bany will resume specie payment to-day.
Boston Dec. II.
Consequent on announcement of the re-
sumption Of specie payment by the n. Y.
banks, the banks Of this city will also re-
sumo specie yayment on Monday,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

GOING UP AGAIN.-The stone Brew
cry between this place and East Davenport,
which fell a few days since, is again in
course of reconstruction. The builders are
using brick this time, instead of stone
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

We call attention to the statement
Of the Hampden ms Co., a perfectly sound
institution, for which II, Field is agent
Office in German Theatre building.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

COSMOPOLITAN ART JoURNAL.-The
Ellis is the only agent for Davenport The
advertisement Of the Cosmopolitan Art As
sociation will appear soon.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
Later From Central America.

New t)rleans, Dec II.
The steamer Empire City is ashore on the
Bali.e, but she will probably be got off to-
The Star Of the West takes forward two
and quarter millions of gold.
General Walker landed ct Punta Arenas
on the 94th Of November, with ls0 men
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

FouND.-A box oftobacco was found
last evening on 4th st.-probably lost from
dray. Enquire at this Office, where the
property can be recovered by proving own
ership and paying charges
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

PRAIsEwoRTY.-M Hill Il Allen
proprietors of Metropolitan Hall have tend
cred its free use on the occasion of the Lee
ture of Mr. Magoun, for the benefit of the
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

The continuance of pleasant wealth
er is indeed gratifying We noticed that a
large number of men commenced pound
ing rocks on Harrison street yesterday NOR
ming.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

RE-OrENED.-We are glad to hear
that the Banking House of Fish, Goodale d.
Lee, Rock Island, has reopened its doors
for business
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

There was a small amount of wheat
coming into market yesterday. The ruling
figure is 80 cents per bushel
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

RIVER NEws.-Two boats, the Ro-
sale and the Orb, came down from the up
per trade yesterday, and after short stay,
proceeded down the river
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

f Il X. II. Tyner are selling dry
goods remarkably low at No. o lie Claire
Row. Call and see Read advertisement
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

LITERARY.- Cooley, Peterson. and
Yankee notions for January, can be had at
STAIRS. They are excellent numbers.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
PRIVATE LECTURE TO GENTLEM1

PRIVATE LECTURE TO GENTLEMEN
ONLY Few gentlemen have ever visited
our city that have made better impression
than Dr. Wagner; his lectures have been
very largely attended from the beginning,
and what speaks volumes for these lectures,
is the fact. that, those who heard the first,
have attended .every night through the
week. His public examinations have been
OF such character that the people have be-
come convinced that there is vastly more
than guess-work in the science, which he 50
eloqueutly explains This evening the DR..
gives his lecture on Masculinity, t. gentle.
men, which, judging from the programme
cannot fail to be deeply interesting to eve.
ry man. Let every young man especially
60 osnd hear this lecture; it may ave him ma
ny heavy doctors bill
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
PUBLISHING HOUSE
For Sale

r 0W, ss the owner 10 going East, the Goods and
IL Fix ures Of the Fruit, CoufcctioueEy and vari.
ETY. Store, On Fourth street, first door Of Rock
capital. Dec0dIv
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15

Reduction in price of Oysters has
taken place at Peck d Stanfield's Best oys-
ters in cans only 80 cents
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15


SrABBING AFFRAY.-A stabbing af
fray took place last evening in Myers cigar
store on Brady street, in which Iaac Mas
and another person were severely cut by a
man named Gimbel, clothing merchant on
West Second st. 1t appears that Gimbel
had circulated false reports in relation to
Mas standing-thet he had, or was about
to fail Four days ago they met, whereup-
on quarrel ensued, and both were consid-
erably hurt. Last evening they met again
in Myers saloon, where Mas told Gimbel
he had been attempting to injure him, by
such reports, and at the same time gave
G. a kick. A third party seeing there would
be trouble, stepped between to keep them
apart, whereupon Gimbel drew a knife
and stabbed him, and then attacked Mas,
and dealt seveveral dangerous blows in the
side shoulder, and in the head, which it is
feared will prove mortal. Mr.. Mas has long
been a resident of our city, and has ever
sustained good reputation.
Gimbel was promptly arrested, and will
probably have his trial to-day.
FINE REsIDENCE.-Ou respected,
fellow citizen, c. A. Haviland, Esq., has du-
ring the past summer erected splendid res
idence on the bluff, above Renwick's Mill,
which is now ready for occupancy. 1t is
elegantly finished, and commanding as it
does, an extensive view of the entire bust
ness portion of town, and many miles of the
river, it at once becomes one of the most de-
lightful places of abode in our city. We
congratulate Mr.. II. on his good taste, and
trust that he may spend many happy years
in the family mansion with which he has SO
tittingly adorned that portion of our city.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-15
Wanted.

N 6kNI8 70 01nVase for to new ofks not In
"A boohst,re: App'y ssen at ". Q. wnlis' must
roo0s, NicAelsp paoeS.