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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-23

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-23

u OtV,s BROWN WINDSOR SOAP
h just received Il fresh supply Of OLD BRowN WIND
BoR soar, and Tor sale by ID. SCOTT,
81 dtf 25l Main St.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
The Ritter Rit.

The other morning two farmers just arrived
from one of the rural districts with large sup
ply of cheese for our city market, were strolling
about the town gazing at the sights. In the
course of their walk they were attracted into q
famous mock auction store not far from the
City Hall, where watches of various degrees of
excellence were going at a tremendous sacri-
flee.
When the auctioneer saw the rustics enter,
he offered for sale handsome gold watch with
heavy chain attached. One Of them bid for
it, and after some competition it was knocked
down to him for the sum of $15.
Hand it up" says the auctioneer, ga and I
will fit it with gold key gratis"
No, thank YOU" says one of the green
rustics, 81 have the key Of my valise, which
will answer the purpose" and he handed over
the $l5, but firmly held on to the watch. Two
gentlemen then appeared on the scene from the
back Of the store and confidentially told the
rural gentleman that he was cheated, that the
watch was brass and good for noh hing, and that
he had better give it back and insist upon hav-
ing his money, in which proceeding they would
help him. He declined, told them it was none
of their business, that the watch was knocked
down to him, not to them, and that he was
quite content with his bargain. They then
commencedhustling him, and tried to force him
into room at the back of the store, but with .
vigorous push Of his brawny shoulders, he
forced the Knocks" aside and with stentorian
tones cried out "This way was clear when we
came in, and if it isn't clear in minute, well
soon make it sol"
He looked an ugly customer, 80 the auction
GERS, thinking discretion the better part of
valor, allowed the verdant countrymen to leave
without further interruption.
We examined the watch, which is very SUI
perior double-cased patent lever, and with the
chain which accompanies it, worth 800. So it
appears that one may sometimes get good BAL
gain even at mock auction.--New York Tri-
bunp i
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
Protestant Marriages in Catholic
C0untriae

The spirit Of the Roman Catholic Church may
be best asccrtained by the conduct of its poten-
tates in countries where it predominates. In these
countries the church gives the law, and governs
with despotic power in the most trivial civil az
fairs. An incident has recently happened in Bra
iii which illustrates the despotism Of the church
in Catholic countries. There are in Brazil large
colonies Of Protestant Germans, but the Catholic
clergy are the real rulers. A Protestant female,
who had married German, recently abjured her
faith in the presence of the Bishop Of Rio, and
embraced the Catholic religion. Shortly after
wards, she applied to the Bishop for authorization
to contract another marriage with Brazilian be-
longing to the Roman Catholic church. The Bish-
op acceded 70 her request because-it is note
communicated to the journals by the Bishop him
eelf which 80 expresses 1t the marriage Of this
woman with Protestant German was evidently
null, having been celebrated against the rule Of
the Council of Trent, published as law and always
observed in Brazil What gives especial import
ance TO the conduct and the doctrine of the Bish-
op Of Rio is, that, in Brazil, the clergy are the
depository Of the acts Of the State, and that, he
DEGREES Of the Council of Trent being taken for
the exclusive test of the validity of marriages,
there Is no longer any stability In the civil cond
ton Of Protestsnts, whose marriages, not anthem
ticated or legally recognized, can always be dis
solved at the pleasure Of one of the parties, when
ever that party chooses to abjure tho Protestant
faith Louisville JoNrsaI.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

Z nations downfall is the loss Of confidence in It's
government and rulers. The history of the past
is living record of this truth. Wherein can the
present regime claim the devotion Of the people J
such devotion as was manifested toward the Con.
tinental Congress, when seat in that b dy placed
every mans neck under sentence OF the liter,
without pay or perQuiste, still its abors watched
with that intense interest, and 10 members re-
garded SO reverentialy, that when its edicts went
forth, they fell upon the ears of men with all save
divine power No spoils were there to offer, but
with stern spirits and patriotic hearts they looked
evil in the face, measured its height and depth, and
then with mastery judgment gave to those who
sent them their plan Of action, which plan once
executed gave to MANKIND The best government
on earth. How long this sacred gift Of theirs can
stand innovation and wrong is for tn future his
torian to record The parallel between the then
and present style of Legislation is too manifest 70
encourage the hope that under the present vigo-
rous assaults the basis Of our fabric II can long
endure. Esto perpetua dies on our lips when re-
viewing the past and beholding the present.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
virginian Democracy in I799.

- u ,
On the 18th Of January, 1899, the Legisla-
ture of Virginia adopted the following preamble
and resolutions, as reported by Henning, New
Series, Vol Q, 394:
The General Assembly concur ing in opin-
ion with the Legislature Of Massachusetts, that
every constitutional barrier should be opposed
t, the introduction Of Foreign Influence into
our National Council
Resoloed, That the Constitution ought to be
SO amended that no foreigner, who shall not
have acquired rights under the Constitution
and laws at the time Of making this amend
ment shall hereafter be eligible to the Office of
Senator and Representative in the Congress #
the United States nor to any Office in the JU-
dietary or Executive Department
This is genuine Known othingism, but it is
equally genuine American doctrine, and ought
to be carried out by every State in the Union,
and by the Federal Government The princi-
pie involved is a cardinal principle sustained
by the same high authority that adopted the
resolutions 49," Were they proscriptive p
Were they bigotsS Were Madison, the Ma
sons, the Taylors, the Carries, and others who
composed the Virginia Legislature in 1899 enc
mics to their country, because they preferred
Americans for Office, and held that "Ameri-
cans should rule America"
But it may be said that the doctrine was
ayowed in 1893, or more than half century
ago. True, it was the sentiment Of odd Vir-
gnia" fifty-eight years ago. Was it sound
policy then? 1t is much more 50 now and
every year we exist, asa Republic, it becomes
more and more important that we should adopt
the principles of the foregoing preamble and
resolutions
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

tB Some Of the Republican papers at the
North have taken upon themselves the gra-
tuitous task of lecturing and scolding few
american members of the House of Repre-
sentatives on account Of the votes given by
them for Speaker, Clerk, &c. These papers
seem to think they have the same right to
give the word Of command to those whole
long to different organization and do not
recognize their authority, as they have to
such as belong to their own distinctive party,
and recognize their authority.
Their arrogance and anger are alike disre-
garded If they think it polite, or if itgives
them any pleasure to exhibit these, they are
at liberty to indulge in the luxury to their
hearts content.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
JUNIUS,
For the American.

Mr.. Editor Allow me to offer the follow
ing sentiment to all who favor the defeat of the
present PLu'ader Party"
Let "au the soorld and the rest Of man.
kind" from Maine to Texas, and from the At
lantic to the Pacific, take up this sentiment as
the war cry of 1850, in the Presidential election
and if these destroyefs Of our liberties and har.
mony are not brought to lick the dust, then
the spirit Of the sires Of re has not descended
to their sons; and will say that am mis-
taken in the spirit Of this great and growing
people.
Here it is, put it in capitals:
"THE UNION OF THE UNIONISTS, FOR
THE SAKE OF THE UNIONi"
NOTYALC.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

W It is understood that Senators Allen,
Of Rhode Island, Pugh Of Ohio, Stewart Of
Michigan, and Broderick, Of California, side
with Judge Douglas on the Kansas question.
Senator Gwin is reported to have said, be-
fore the message was delivered, that he should
stand by and sustain Governor Walker. That
she had known him long and well, and had the
utmost confidence in his judgment, discretion,
and patriotism; SO much that he felt assured
that whatever course he might pursue must
be right He is now counted on the Buchanan
side.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

fW- It will take more juggling and political
chicanery than all their experience and skill
can bring to bear, to prevent the disruption OF
"Ae party" Upon this rock (Kansas) the
ship of Democracy, in our opinion, will be
wrecked, and a long abused country will reap
the benefit The Democratic party have sown
the wind, and they must expect to reap the
whirlwind. Bowling- Green (Ky.,) Gazette.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
DOWN UPON DOUGLAS.

The Richmond South comes down upon Jsdg,
Douglas in savage and ferocious style. Il say
"We are no longer allowed TO entertain doubl
of Senator Douglass determination to abandon the
Democracy and enlist In the service of the Black
Republican party. OF course this apostacy Il
greeted with the unaffected applause of the party
TO which the Senator from Illinois 30 suddenly
transfers his allegiance"
All Pandemonium welcomed the lost spirit with
energetic grasp of friendship, while halelujabs
resound from every paper in the hire
ling States. We cannot affect indifference at the
treachery Of Senator Douglas. He was politician
of considerable promise. Association Nth South
ern gentlemen had moothed doom NTH the rugged
vugarities Of hes early education and he had come
to be quite a decent and soelL behaved person.
The same salutary influence to which he owes
the Improvement in his manners, wrought whole
some change in his political opinions. At first
an advocate of Wilmot Provisos he progressed to
the point of avowed opposition to any restriction
on the expansion Of Southern institutions.
- #
But he has taken the fatal step; he has passed
the Rubicon, apd must now be regarded as an
enemy to the South and the party.
#Dt* 49, ~
In an apostacy so signal and SO incapable Of ex
PLANTATION on the hypothesis of sincere conviction
Ofjudgment the world will scarcely be at loss to
detect the operation Of an ambition that would
sacrice every obligation of patriotism to the graft
ficaton of it's own unchastened desire.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

HH- Some Of the leading Administration
papers at the South, with whom Judge Doug
las has heretofore been special fayorite, have
just discovered that he has always been a
Black Republican or A6olitionistl How
funny
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
Later from Europe.

The Europa arrived at New York on the l4tb,
bringing Liverpool dates to the 2Sth ult.
The news from India is favorable. Fifteen
ships had arrived with troops. General Have
lock was safe at Lucknow. The fugitives from
Delhi had been defeated in several engagements
Two more sons of the King Of Delhi Ind been shot
The King was to be tried by court martial.
Ministers will propose the total abolition Of the
East India Compauy's charter as soon as Parlia
melt meets, and the Indian empire will be then
brought under the British Grown and Parliament
Toe demand for money is diminishing, and the
issues of the Bank Of England are almost within
limits again. Gold is flowing in steadily. The
Bank of france has reduced its rate Of discoun
one per cent.
In American securities there was more doing.
Cotton was slightly advancing, Money casio
and in less demand.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

WILD SnK.--The depths Of the Central
American forests will probably yield some new
articles of commerce In the Olancha there is
found hanging from the trees sort Of sack,
some two feet in depth, which is the nest of a
species of silkworm. The silk is woven over
the inside Of this sack In 1874 six pounds
were sent to England, where it was made into
handkerchiefs Of excellent quality. A profit
able trade in this article might perhaps be es-
tablished, as this material can be gathered in
any required quantity. An old Mexican au-
thor speaks of wild silk as abundant in the
Isthmus Of Tehuantepec, and states that the
natives were accustomed TO gather IL for cx-
portation TO Spain. California paper.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

W Pursuant 10 a resolution adopted on
Monday, the House of Representatives will
meet in their new Hall for the first time this
morning
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
rw- The Editor Of the Bedford VI a..

W The Editor of the Bedford, Va, Sem
tinel American as he is feels deeply and kee, :
ly the present schism in the democratic party,
and thus gives vent to his lamentations:
We have labored with persistent zeal, worthy
better cause not only to heal but to suppress the
chickering's which have existed among the brother
hood of the democratic faith. We have been
moved to this, not from any great or extraordinary
love we have for the party, but because, being
pAaceably inclined ourselves, we have very much
desired that the harmonious democracy" shonld
constantly exhibit to the world, how good and
pleasant Il is for brethren to dwell together in
unity" We had at one time, fattered ourselves
with the pleasing hope that the brethren were 30
cemented together with affectionate regard for
each other, that no cause lid ever arise to sun
der the unity of the party. We knew, indeed,
that some of the elder members of the family were
disposed to wrange with the younger ones con-
corning the division of Offices and spos, but this
we thought, was purely domestic in its character,
and not known beyond the limits Of the home cir
Gle. We are, however, now thoroughly convinced
that democracy cannot be made to behave will
even ordinary proprietythat it will have its lite
dficulties-tAat' 1t is decidedly belligerent-
Kansas and its constitutions, Walker and his per-
verseness, have for long time kept the brethren
In trouble; but this little affair." more pleasant than
otherwise well nigh crushed out to the satisfac-
ton ofcvery harmonious brother, when, 10! Forney
off the Philadelphia Press becomes refractory, and
new quarrel is Immediately inaugurated. This last
is too bad tits the "unkindest cut of ALL" The
brethren have done much for Forney, have been
oftentimes with him in trouble, and have honored
him without measure; but he has grown perve,eeand
headstroDg, and will have way of his own upon
all subjects. Now, If Forney does not know better
than this, he should be at once sent to school of
correction. The independence to differ with the
brethren upon any question, and especially uT on
the submission of the Kansas constitution to the
people of the Territory, is great sin and heresy
in Forney he should be dealt with according to
the severest cannons of the firth. The comPre-
hensiye and particular curse Of DR.. Slop levelled
at Obediah for the knots he tied should at ence be-
pronounced upon Forney and all other offending
brothers. If the democratic fathers do not pre-
nounce this anatl,ema upon Forney, We shall feel
constrained to do It ourselves.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
AGENTS FOR THE AMERICAN,

For First, Second, Third sad Fourth Wards, Henry
johnson residence 400 X street.
For Georgetown, lThe Embodyment)
For Sixth Ward, George T. Dykes.
For Fifth and Seventh Wards, MORTIMER SMALL
wooD.
HEsRr BorER, Agent for Alexandria.
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16
JUDeE DoUoLAs OyERBoARD.-The Washing

M JUDGE LASOVEKBUAKD.-II t w dSIIIHB-
ton Star says:
'sSenator Douglas, who week ago was con-
fessedy the most popular statesman south Of Ma
son and Dixon's line, has deliberately elected to
surrender his standing there"
Again, the Star says:
Senator d. has thus in an hour sacrificed all
the result of the labors of his previous political
lifen
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

SPECIE PAYMENT RESUMPTION. The New
York banks ave resumed specie payments.
Inc New orIea'' Banks have already done 80,
diatcly
The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-12-16

WALKER IN NIcARAGUA--ORKaoN ELECTION. -
New York, Dec. 1.-The steamship Star Of the
West arrived at this port early this morning, and
brings intelligence that General Walker had landed
three hundred men 10 Nicaragua.
The British and American ships will blockade
the port Of San Juan, and ststi,'n force to pre-.
vent Walker from passing up the river.
The elections In Oregon have resulted in the
success Of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of slavery
and exclusion Of free negroes from the Territory.
Lieutenant Beale and party had arrived al well,
with camels Mt California
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-10-07
Insurance.


nawkeye Insurance Company,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.,
Rtsks asvs taken 18Th % the MUTUAL
ana STOCK plaM.
OFFICE IN No. 2 DAvENPORT'S BLOCK,
~ over Chubb, Brother, Barrow u Co.'S Banking
House ofiiee Hours, "a n to4PN
DIRECTORS
~. NJ ID Burrows, Geo /. Davenport, a. Acrwin,
Alfred Sanders, Charles Leslie, g & Parry, l. =
Dcssaini, in. NJ Daszel, u Woodward John
Owens, 4 " Wiley, A II Barrow, ID l. shorcy
OFFICERS
l. 4 DESsAINT fressdent.
CIAs Lkssi.iEi TREASURER.
pANIEf. l. sHDREY, Secretary
IA EARRnMr, trx 60
JAMES NJ BALZEIL, '''"
n n WOODWARD, Assist ser'y
u T. MekDwS. Graeral Agent.
TIL. Company has been from the start steadily
eAIninT H.. confidence Of the community II has
promptly paid al it- lp-sts
pufn, the hrst two Year, II it, existence II oper.
Aled exclusively on the Mutual plan TN, 10 NEE, the
wahts ~ the community Il viii hereafter insure on
the Stock plan aso..
Its hamr company lie officers are ali known
to cittgens It, haok. aud it, property all
here and can b. examined hy those snsuriug, and
reached directly by presses from court.
II scni- he money abroad to feed corporations
whose snualncss We hay. no means Of a-certainins
.rasdSwtf
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-10-07


SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
IN AND AFTER MONDAY, JUNE FIRST,
aud until farther Notice, Trains will leave Rock
lsaAd daily, tsnndays excepted ~ follows
ut bay Express and n Nil tram nj. 10 10 A A..
~ SNht sptese ~ ..-..-s----+.-...--- se y ~
~ Freight and I'd class cars..........+... N u NJ.
rtsins arrive at keck Island, daily, Sunday. sA
~cplesl, Aa follows
~ SHHt hkpfess NJ t.-+ss--a---.+.-- I'D ~. ~
VI lpAily ksrres- aud Mali AT 50 y NJ.
III Freight and ID Clas. ....... 10 81 u. NJ
Al ifAins over this Road In direc, colsneeti.n
NJ thieaTo with trains both shc Michigan South
cru aud Michigan Central X to and iroia Detroit,
Toledo. Cleveland Columbus, Cincinnati, tsi-hur,,
Dunktrk, kunalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, New York,
Philadelphia, BALTIMORE aud Ws.hin gion. Alan NJ
- Sale with train. % tn. llanoi. CeMital Road
North 10 0scna aud south tn ~. Louis aud Cairo
'" witch placss tickets car be procured of
ID BENSON
Ticket Agent, X u Depot, X |
fssseagefs reminded of the necessity Of giyins
distinct directions ~ 10 the destination Of their bag
gage alec, To procure ticket. before taking T.
the care. the ecnda collect aUy Go Sta
Moas on the Hire ~ tho Chicago aud Rock Island
kAilroAd
JOHN TRACY, Superintendent
w ~ WairsAs, As.t sup'I
Neck Island April ~, 1857
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-10-07


NJ. DALZELL, JR. 4 CO.
Wholesale and Retail Grecers !!
Farsii.ss sapplsd SHIRT noiies.
WE ARE NOW IN RECEIPT OF A FRESH
w supply Of every article usually kept IN our
line Thankful TO- past patronage we would ask .
continuance "f sams
Granulaied,
coFFEEs
Ros''s and Ground.
Sugar roa.e,i
baltimore Oysters. I.ohs,ers, Clans, salmon aud
RESERVES jeliie. Grriia. Kasi.a Pickles, Div.
OIL Pepper Sauce, ketehups, &c. In 0lsss
saaes., Tomatoes, Peaches Horss Sadi.h, Herbs
Mustard, spices. Chocolate, Broma Sage, Canar,
Seed, Pearl Barley, Ground Rice, Fsrina, eHler.tus
starch. soda. Estrsets Of all kinds Maccaronl, Yer
Camden Flour. Corn Meal, Iiomny. Dat Meal, nc
Louisville Cement, Nails, Glaas, AS.. SC
Cal aud examine our stock which we will wsrran
- give satisfaction.
~ DALZELI., Jk d co,
je2s y Il, Cor second and Perry stre~t
Family lsroceVte&.
THE SUBSCRIBER, AT HIS STORE, N
i w, corner ~ Iowa and second streets. has OF
hand and will keep constantly, large assortment o
Fresh Family Grocevtes,
embracing everything In HE line ~ business. whcl
he will seil reasonable terms The atisallon O
the public 10 invited 90 late arrivals Of seAsonah. m
tteles WALTER KELLY.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-10-07

FAMIEf UUONENIEF.
Among these will be- found superior quality OF
Maple syrup,
White and Bro Tugars,
Cid, Mackcrei and White Fish,
Fresh Lemons and Oranges,
Pure sweet Cider,
Coffee. Teas and Chocolate,
and In fact s kinds II 4receries-lusi purchased al
tho East, which offer 10 our customers ct the
lowest cssh prices
pa.s fsvors duly appreciated and future favors
thankfully received
nhssalf LAMBRTTE 4 cRoMBIE