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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30

3D. Resoire1 That the Democracy Of the various Pre-
cncs Of Marpoa COUNTY be recommended to hold Pma
nv meeting r eeciing Delegates said County Conyen
ton on SATURDAY, july 25th. 1851.
4h Regold That for the purpose Of nominating Csnd
dates for the Assembly the Democracy Of Merced County
are invited cooperate aid Convention and are hereby
recommended adopt the above basis Of representation
5h Resofted That the proceedings Of this meeting be
duly advertised by posters and be published in the mani
PosA DEMOCRAT, until August LIST, 1851
A. POWELL, Chairman
b. b HARHs sec'y, Mahposa Co. Dem. Central Com.
Mariposa July 1st, 1851.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30

ROWS CmcUs-Huzza The Circus will
be here to perform on tomorrow night Let
all 70 who can enjoy hearty laugh, for there
will be lots of fun and any quantity of jokes.
Austin, the Clown, is said TO have no rival in
the ludicrous, and as for grimaces and all that,
he is perfect brick
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30

OPPosIrroN LINE OF SrAGEs.-Mr Gift, who
drives the opposition stage, has long whip
and easy going coach. His famous and fine
team, when under the control Of his practised
whip, can't be beat, and the way they bring
his passengers into town shortly after noon is
a caution. He has our thanks for papers.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30
Mmiposa 4emotrat.
HORNITOS:
THURSDAY MORNING

DEMOCRATIC County CoNvENrIoN.-The del
cgates from the various precincts meet in Con-
vention at Marposa on Saturday next, the list
day of August, at the Town Of Mariposa, to
nominate candidates for county offices.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30

Our TowN-Still the work Of improvement
goes on. Four stone firc-proof buildings are
now in process Of erection, besides some eight
adobe and wooden buildings. Saturdays and
Sundays are our liveliest times, as the miners
IRON the river and the neighboring camps as
sembc in town either to obtain provisions or
TO seek amusement.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30

FISHER & Co.'S LINE OF SrAGEs.-0n The 1st
day of August Messrs. Fisher & Co. will have
a tri-weekly line of stages running from this
town to Bear Valley by way of the new road,
which has been recently completed under the
auspcea of Major Hardwick and other enter
przng gentlemen.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30
.y'OW'ES TIE TIME TO BUY.
FOR SALE

4 LOT OF GROUND. SITUATED ONE MILE FROM MARI
II poga upon The sincAtHn Road, known Dr. Hoycc's
haneh. lt has upon 1t q GOOD HOUSE, and outhnuses
nna Is enclosed By good substantial Pence also, good
we'i Of he premises said property Fi be sold
very 10y or Cash lrqniro ttho oaaee OF nr p RoYCr
west si' of the 'la-s lorno. jelsu
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30
THE EAGLE HOTEL,
yisaIia, Tulare County.
RAGGlo, BURRoUGH & Co., pnorRrrroR..


rItIE PROPRIET0RS HAVE THE HONOR TO ANNOUNCE
the citizens Of Tuare County, and the travelling pub
lie generally that they have opened hoase for their ac
commodation at Vsala where they will be happy to re-
ceve their friends and customers. Their house Is COM
modous brick stories high and will bc kept in style
unsurpassed this side OF San Francisco.
1.-THE TABL E.....
VIII be supplied with the best the market affords Fish and
Game season which will always be served in an expo
rienced manner and Beef Poultry &c, cannot bo sur
passed.
......T R......
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30

uDA Weekly Line Of Stages runs between this place and
ornos connecting with Stockton Sacramento and Sono
ra and all the Southern Mines Passengers rely on. at
all times being conveyed to their destination with prompt
and despatch
..... AN EXCELLENT STABLE ......
attached to the Hotel where animals fed with Barley
o Hay at the option Of the owner.
jyi6tf RAGGIO, BURR0UGH co.
Mariposa Democrat., 1857-07-30

paA STABLE Is ATTACHED TO THIS HOUSE. AND
has Recommendations for transient custom well team
The stable will always be supplied with the very
best Of feed.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
Mrs. Cunningham.

New ork, Aug. u.
Late yesterday, P. NJ, DIR. Catlin was
admitted as States evidence by Mr..
Hall, and made an affidavit in which
he alleges that Mrs. Cunningham is
suffering from an attack Of cholera
morbus. That he examined her per-
son on Monday night, and saw that
she was not in any way with child, and
had not been-fnally, that he was
present at no birth that night.
The examination in the case of Mrs.
Cunningham, was this morning ad-
journed till tomorrow. Mrs. c.. still
remains in bed, and appears to be very
ILL DIR. Catlin is still confined to the
station house.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
The Kentucky Election.

The Democrats have made pretty
clean sweep in Kentucky, having cleo
ted eight certain and probably nine
OF the ten Congressman; majority Of
the Legislature, and State Treasurer
This result also secures the election of
Democratic United States Senator in
place Of Hon. John 3. Thomson. The
Hon. James B. Clay has been elected
in the Ashland District, by small ma
jority. The Know Nothings are utter
iy discounted throughout the State.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
Il Il T. u II s II o ".
BILLIARDS PANORAMA
YoRkC1TY,


q Err NAV THE TIRE.
Monday, Tuesday, "wednesday, Thur sday, Friday and
Saturday evenings. August D. s, 6, and s. at hal|
IdH eight O'Clock. Also Saturday AFTERNOON
August y, at three O'Clock.
TIL Panorama moves before the audience for near
ly two hours, and takes the spectator MI kS
through the streets VI New York Oy In the midst Of
the busness-in places and through streets which
TO stranger would be OF most interest, and he would
be most likely to visit; and while Il Is apparently
passing along he has extended perspective views OF
the buildings. on both sides Of upward OF Fifty
STREETS, which, collectively, being about forty
miles Of bulldogs, give him view Of the "city and
Its people" As 1t would appear TO him u he were to
go there, and walk through the streets among the
hustle and confusion Of the DAPIaR CITY. He will
have faithful and exact view Of the magnificent
Churchas, public and private buildings the shipping
and steamboats,, horses and carriages, omnibusses,
railroad cars, and the THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
who daily throng the streets OF New York Di.tn.
guished men and acquaintances are readily recog-
nled among the crowd Of persons In the streets.
The signs be read the same - on were in the
city, ~ all are FAITHFULLY represented upon this
painting-public and private professions, military
companies iremen and their engine s. bands Of music
&c, &c. While the Panorama moves before the spec
taor over 100 horses and carriages pass in view and
more than 10000 OF the people Of the city at their
daily business.
1t is impossible 70 state all that is to be seen on this
persuade Themselves that they not actually in
the city among its business and bustle-vieving the
citizens and strangers ~ they really In every Gay
life At their sdvocations, and persons unacquanted
In New York City, viii get better view, and gain
more inf rmaton OF the city, and its people, By
seeing this Panorama, than they would 70 actually
visit the city ard walk lie streets and thorouehfares
for ten days, thousaads Of persous have testified
At each exhibition Of the Panorama O. It passes
before the spectators, an explanatory lecture 10 gwen
by NJ: an0R0n DOLL, one Of the Proprietors or
Mr.. ALBERT NORTON, Illustrative Of New York
City Its statistics, business and resources It's people,
their go-aheadativeness and much valuable knowl-
edge OF great importance to . stranger, and Of gen.
ers and Instructive Information toEvRRYDODY.
Admission 25 Cents, Children Is
Gents, Parties Of FIVE persons one dol
lar.
ALBERT NORTON,
AuSustS.ilv AssrA
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
FIRE At st. PAUL.

st. Paul, August 4.
A destructive fire broke ont at 9 o
clock this morning in the hardware
store of J. Y. Caldwell, St. Anthony
Street.
Before the flames could be subdued
an entire square with the exception of
the First Presbyterian Church was re
duced to ashes. Seventeen wooden
buildings were consumed. Loss esti-
mated at $4,000 !; insured $4,000.
Information of favorable nature has
been received from the Little Crow
The friendly Indians who were sent to
dispatch Ink-pa-du-tah's band of muir
derers were at the latest dates at the
Hole in the Wall Mountain. They ex
pected to find the outlaws at Skunk
Lake and were confident of the success
Of the expedition.
Governor Medary returned yester'
day from the Sioux Agency. He will
send the arms and ammunition now in
the city to the frontier to be used in
cases of an emergency.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

Sheri6''s Sale.

DIV virtue OF a special execution Issued srou tn
ID Office Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of Scott
county Iowa, In favor Of John H. Taylor o. plaintiff
and against Robert y illiamson - Defendant and
dated on the 9th day Of June, 1857. and to ne d.
rected commanding me TO sell he following described
property, 10 wit: On- open buggy valued and ap-
praised at dollars SIS Co. the property Of
the above named defe dsnt. TO 10 BE- made the
sum OF three hundred and sixteen dollars and ffty
cents, 1si6 50l00 ss we'll all the sccruins coees
and shall expose the above named property for sale
by public oucry At the Court House door IL the city
OF Day nport In the said county OF Scott Iowa, on
Thursday the goth day Of August, 1867, between the
hours OF 3 o'clock A. NJ and 4 O'Clock r. r. Of
said day to the highest bidder therefor for cash or
suf;ient thereof " satisfy seid debt, interest ehd
costs.
August 9Th 1857
n. LEONARD,
daueSAl5 Sheriff Of Scott county, Iowa.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
NOTICE TO ADyERTlsKRs.

Large cuts charged double the same Dimensions O
type.
Displayed Advertisements one half more thar
usual rates.
Yearly advertising contracts will be understood u
Apply strictly t. the immediate business AZ the sdver
Il sr and all ether advertisements sent In by the Ad
|,rriser will be charged extra.
Advertisements no, accompanied with instruction
Wi h inserted until forbid, and charged accordingly
Notices fer religious and benevolent purposes in.
cried one time free Of cost, thereafter charged ~
ihrr advertisements.
Advertisements from abroad mus, &c paid for in
h duGhly az adcaace, unless from approved Agent $
,cntraasfr yearly advertising tcrminable at the
iei"n u adv srtsfTs they paying advancement Of
r. i."t reAt. IN The contract price.
Advertisements inserted noxt to readin6 matter
|oIer ccut advance above rates. and kept on In
|fplr. - per cent. advance regular rates.
All trsnsien, advertisements must DO paid for In
kdyanec.
GEO II. WEST. Iowa state Democrat.
.ANDERS h BRO. Daily Gazette.
u fischer Il 90. Der Dvmokrat.
WARRINGTON wIikiE, Daily Evening News
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

A few days before the election the
Gazette charged it upon the Democrats,
that they were swapping off the County
Judge for Sheriff The rasult shows quite .
different state Of facts. don't it neighLor?
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

If any person wishes to supply them
selves with good Refrigerator, they must
attend the sale at auction this morning,
next to the corner Of Brady on Second
street Morris has six to sell for cash.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
Trustees Sale.


NTHEREAS on the FIRST day Of July, A d, 1850.
w Peter wiese executed unto Austin Corbin As
Trustee. certain deed Of Trust, converting to said
Tfu,tee the land in Scott County, Iowa. described =,
follows to wit The South West quarter Of Section
thiTty-sbFee (33) 10 Township eighty (S0) North Of
Range fonr ~ Rast, which said conveyance wa
made hy the said Peter Wiese fer the purpose al
securing the payment Of . certain prumissory note
and the interest thereon signed BY said Peter Wiese
datsd the rst day Of Juiy, D. 1855 for the sum Of
One hundred and sixty dollars payable one wear
after date TO the order Of Louis Macklot With ten
per snt interest after DUE which note has been en-
do 'sed and assigned 70 Isabelle Wallace.
And now said noto having become due and paya.
be and the ssid Peter Wiess having failed to
pay the same, Austin Corbin Trustee Is afore-
said, do hereby give this public notice. that by yir
tue Of the power which b in vested By said deed
Of Trust WILL on Tuesday the LIST day Of eepsemher
d, 1857, At the hour Of O'Clock in the aNsrnooo
Of said day at the Court House door in the eitv oY
Davenport, expose and Offer for sale st public suc
tion to the highest bidder for the parcel OF land
above described, or much thereof % shan b sua
Client to satisfy and pay the amount Of sai6 note
With the interest thereon to the day Of sae toeether
With the costs and e1penses attending said ale OF
this notice and Trustees fees. Upon The coun,e-
ton Of sucA sale deed VIII be gven in soeordsnce
with the stipulation Of said Deed Of Trust,
Dated The esh day ef August, 4 D, 1857
AUSTIN C0RDIN,
aug7do Trustee.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
Great Britain and Central America.

Washington, August 6.
Great Britain has not yet replied to
the communication of the State De.
partment several months ago, in rela'
ton to Centeral American affairs, in
connection with the rejected treaty.
The claims for consequential dam
ages will not be enforced by our gov
eminent against New Grenada, which,
however, its Minister has expressed its
willingness to allow such AS were ac'
tually sustained by our citizens owing
to the Panama riots.
No difficulty is apprehended as to
agreeing upon a mutually agreeable
basis of settlement of the pending
questions between the two govern.
ments.
Gen. Harvey was to have had another
interview with Gen. Cass to-day.
In no event will the Administration
permit Costa Rica or any other Cen
trail American State to diminish the
Geographical boundaries of Nicaragua or
divide and absorb the territory of this
fact they are probably by this time
aware.
There are no questions between this
and other countries that do not prom.
Use quiet and satisfactory settlement.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
We W. BOOKS.

Testimony % the Rscks, by Hugh Miller Al %
American Merchant IN Europe, Asia and Au.
stralis, edn ed by Freeman Hunt, 25
Journey through Texas. by l. Olmstesd rs
Life OF Sal -ping.Wans, BY u Asckc, %
Bay Path, or New England Life, rs
Two years ago, Kingsley, y
Spurgeon, the Modern Whitfield, | 10
Spurgcons, Sermons 81 SERIES / 90
Forest and Shore, or the Pine-tFee State 10
vivia, or the Secret OF Power, SOuthworth. rs
Love after Marriage, Mrs. Lee Hentz, rs
SHERWOOD or book OF Memories, 90
Sea Spray, Long Island Village %
Knavts and Fools, o,
The Border Rover, by Emerson Bennett d
The White Chief, by Capt. Mayns Reid. %
Chitchat OF Humor, Wit and Anecdoter, %
Salmsgundi. or WhirmWAns, 80
Crsyon Sketches Of notable men, 30
Godey's Gallery Of splendid kngravings, so
. Pattern Book Of Embroidertes, rs
Rvery Lady her own shoemaker, 30
How TO make dress, rs
The Nursery Basket, or Directions for Young
Mothers, 60
For sale at
The Iowa Book Rooms,
No sS Brady street, doors above the Post ONCE.
JunelOdtf RLI ADAMS
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
LeClaire, Aug. 6. 1887.

LeCiaire, Aug. 8. 1857.
EDroRs OF STATE DExocRAr-Please in.
form the little gentlemen Of Davenport who
was kind enough to come up here before
election and secure the use Of the Livery
Stables to haul in Black Republican voters,
that the democratic have few teams LEFT to
be used In eases Of emergency only. The
sudden iall in the price Of WOOL renders the
Investment an unibrtunate one indeed. But
who earp - sspsassA ths KaaAAs faad 4
~ ~ - lGAaq1esd aussshi II
NlnS1e ~ a11 11uoGue eeQiq.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

LOOK out Tor new styles OF clothing.
SAM. PERRY stock of Fall Clothing has be-
gun to arrive. We saw large pile Of
trunks on the walk in front of his store
yesterdv, c,ntaining the advance portion Of
his goods. SAM. sells the best of Clothing
and at fair prices. His custom work is done
up in the most fashionable and best man.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
Lost.

A PORfMOEIB containing about one hundred and
IA twenty dollars, part In G I'D and part Curren.
CT, together with Certificate Of Deposit drawn bv
Nichols. Campbell 4 Go, dated July IS, 1851, No.
SIG In my favor for three hundred dollars The and
er will be lbcrAlly rewarded by leaving the money
and certificate st Nickols, Campbell & Cos Bani.
All persons are cautioned against receiving the sad
Certificate, as the payment has been stopped.
Davenport August 8, 1857.
Aug6d3t S.P BD0ERTON
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

- ne 1yHcnIuR NJ L6avenW0fth.
st. Louis, Aug. 6.
Advices from Lcavenworth, Monday,
state that Woods and Kuowlton,
companions Of those hung on Friday,
were being tried by JUDGES of the Wig
Hence Commute. The people are
intensely excited
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
EDUCATION.


REV kFokYGANG. d u. . Protestant Clers,.
~ man, havins taken up his residence In Dsyen.
port, vii give instruction In Ancie0t and Modern
Languases-tierman, French, spanish and Italian
He Is prepared :" teach Latin. Greek and tue An.
cieDt Oriental LANGUAGE Hebrew Syriac Oh idsrbc
ana Arabic He will receive private pupils either ia
private houses or 10 his residence, western Avenue
between Third aud Fourth streets, near the Market
Mouse and he wishes also to he employed h, one of
the nst utions Of this city. His terms are mcera
and viii be made known by applying 10 him He IL
able 70 produce good recommendations from several
Institutions in the East.
yuly7dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

TN psr1set runain0 ssAss, q oAwouso Miaaa. n
i veaport. Gan - ssrn Of any ttne, lay q 49,
u - - : Inch U1u1ss, q ~ assao, q sSlG
Dsrfsca eoodisaoa, Any - h voot eeo "a. -
ulass sppay -
01hi6aoVtf OA1wnM An2snm
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
Notice.

STRAYED from Davenport blaak COW, With four
y white legs white forehead, white beilsv mi
flank, white the shoulder and down beth 800
Of the shoulder and cut the top Of the right ear
Any person returning the same o. giving any in.
formation TO the Of the saae 70 the under
sisned ct the Brickyard Harris0a street, win re.
ceive IS reward. BODRRT ANDiRSOu
augSd3t.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

PECK d SrANFIELD have just re-
ceived large lot Of nice fresh Oranges and
some fine Apples
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
WRITING ACADEMY.

IN GRIGG'S BLOCK, corner ~ and
Perry Streess,is now open for the re-
~ c-ption OF pups, and ladies and gen-
teinen ar respectfully invited to call
and examine specimens. Rooms open from A. M.
to0F febTdH
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
BOOTS AND SHOES
Wholesale - Rotaal.
AT
THE EMPIRE STOREl

BRADY STREET. DAVENPORT.
M X have now IN store large and well selectA
w stoeh Of Bots and Shoes, 10 which ~ inytt1
the attention Of all In want OF articles In our line
Country Traders wishing to rcpenish their sto
VIII ind 1t 10 their advantage to call on us before pur
chasing elsewhere.
Work we continue to hold ont Inducements In tn
way OF prime stock and sytsA soork, not equAllst
this side OF New York.
All kiIts of Lat1ess work manufactured A. usual
lspsodtfl MOORE 4 0ARlDIF
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

Gentlemen who dine at ATKINS
greatly extol the fare and the manner in
which it Is served up by John and his assis
tauts
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

| JAMES y. CLAY ELECTED.
Louisville, August l.
Clay is elected to Congress in the Ashland
District by from thirty TO seventy-iive ma
| jority sure.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

Adams Photographic establishment
is on the East side Of Brady between Second
and Third streets His pictures are daily
spoken of by our citizens and strangers a.
being perfect gems
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
1fp Aspfrtisfmeats.


% OF August, ~ O'Clock n. next, for building :
sewer on Main street from the slsy bstween second
and Third streets the HID may be Owen an
brick work as well Is stone work. SPECIFICATIONS can
be seen in my once.
Davenport August It'll, 1857.
II. LAMBACH,
aug6dtlS City Englnper
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

The ALnAMBRA.-Wc are request
cd by her excellent commander Capt. y. +.
Webb, TO say that on Sunday mornings
there will always be one of the Minnesota
packets at the mouth of Galena River. on
which all will be able to take passage for
ST. Paul, and all freight Immediately tran
shipped, and thus avoid the delay of going
to Galena and returning to the mouth of
the river. The public can rely upon this
arrangement as made by the packet Com
panv. uly25-dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

New York, Aug. 9.
The Police Commissioners balloted
ia times to day, without choice.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08
u o % e &,
COMMERCIAL cQllEeE

SOUTHEAST CORNER WASHINGTON AvExuE / THIRD "
ST LOUIS, Mo,
Incorporated BY the General Assembly, Jsnu
sry twenty fourth, ISAs, with full authority
ITO grant diplomas, award degrees, confer houors.
and exercise 81 and singular the privileges -onmon
" Commercial Colleges authorized BY law, In other
States Charter, Sec. 2.
uii course OF instruction, In this institution.
embraces Double Entry, BOOK Keeping, commercial
oalculattons Commercial Law, and Penmanshtp
0entiemen can enter for the course separately.
AMI ~ any time, instruction IL impa rted
ally, and not In classes and each department is indie
pendent and under control OF Its respective Prof-ss
or who alone Is responsible for tbs progress Of hls
pupils.
" Young Gentlemen wishing to prepare ihtm-
serves ior business pursuits, respcc; fully invited
10 call during business hours, and the mode
OF imparting Instruction. the progress Of the pupil,
and 'he superior facilities extended those desirous
u qusitfying themselves for the practical duties Of
me counting-housa Personal reference given u
above two hundred and fty (25O) practical accoun.
tants, now In charge Of books In this city ali OF
whom have completed their business education In
this Institution.
N. 3. For circulars, containing Information in
regard TO terms, the course Of instruction. and al,
business connected with the above, can call at the
Suoth- East corner Of Washington avenue and Fourh
street. address,
JONATHAN JONES. A. Iop,s. No
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-08-08

The Excursion Of the Pilots, Ro
vers and Witches" to Muscatinc, was all
that it should have been, the ffe of the
season. Our Firemen were nobly recciv ed
and sumptuously entertained by the author
tiles and citizens Of our sister city. One Of
the most pleasant, as well as acceptable fea-
lures Of the affair was the presentation to
r. n. Littler, President of our Fire Depart
ment. by Capt J. c. Teller, late Captain Of
the Muscatine Light Guard, Of handsome
Fireman's hat, and very pretty Brass
Trumpet The Company returned yester-
day morning in fine spirits and well pleased
with the interchange Of hospitality and good
feeling Our Nuscatine papers not having
come to hand, we are not enabled to give
to day more heightened notice Of the ex-
cursion.