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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

IN imperfect article 70 60 forth from their establish
ment, has Coined for their Scales . reputsuon that
has never been surpassed In the whole range Of usef ul
mechanism.
The Sraies are u~fisnimonsly ~schnoWiedsed ~ the
In ai transactions by weight.
A lawsuit which Arose from discrepancy Of weight
between one OF Fairbanks Scales In use BY the BAL
timore l. Ohio Railroad Company and one Of another
manufacture was recently tried in the Court Of Dom
mon Pleas ,BaltiDl,re; the case oc1 upied the Court two
dsys; and Judge MARSHALL In delivering his dec,sion
,tatei Al the result Of the evidence, that the aecurA-
ey Of FAIRBANKS SCALES was established beyond
ell question. For sale by
BURROWS. pRETTZNAN l. DALZELL..
The well known reputation OF these Scales has in
duced the vendors OF imperfect and worthless balan-
Gee to Offer them as Fairbanks' Scales. and pnrehas-
eRs have thereby IN many esss hren subjected To
fraud and imposition. TAe nanufacturers have no
c, ntroversy with honorable competitors who trans
ct business In ther own names, but regarding the
perpetrators OF the above fraud, ~ pursuing . course
alike unjust ard dtshonorabie, they take this method
70 caution the public Of their impositions.
The patentees manufacture under their own IN.
apsrston only at theiy FACTORY IN St. Johnsbury, VI.
Fer sale In Davenport s<.ely BY
BURROWS, PRETTYNAN 4 DALzELL,
D 2. FAIRBANkTA o
lan9ltf 81 Johasbrry. VI. Nay 81. 1854
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

also. $40 acres In Washington county, 20 acres
fnr timber, snd running water on II part. This Ian
is only Is miles from Iowa City, and IL from wash
ington, On a fine road from Columbus to Richmond
Will be sid cheap, and a part on time.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08
Hotel for sale.

A SPLENDID four ssb-y br-k HOTEL, elegantly
IA arranged, with stables, ont-houses, and every
convenience attached, IN the fourIshing city Of L.
Claire. Terms reasonable. A part Of the purchAse
money will b. taken In horses, mules, and Wagons.
Also, several eligihly SITUATED City lots, for sale low
and at great BARGAINS. One lot fronting on the River
the best possible site for . business house Of any
kind. The above Lots are also situated In the city
ef LeCiaire.
feb4d,f &c. RADS.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08
FARMS FOR SALE.

nNE 81 266 acses, timber, water and fine Dwelling
~ with 2 rooms, stAbsling ard all the necssari.s
to m-ke Me pleasant; Fruit In abundance. and only
So rcd from n arst rate Steam FIGURING MIL, and the
same from Pnlton's Station on n. 4 N. Railroad
Terms easy, and price very low.
ALSO,
A PARM Of 65 acres,b timber. 20 under cultiva
"A tiot, good dwelins, stabling and corn cribs,
uuning water. Price low, aud terms easy.
1855 ALSO,
A FARM of 80 acres, so under cultivation, constf-
n cradle timber. running water, 100 Fruit trees.
Terms easy. Arply to J.. c. BADS.
ALSO,
ERAME Dwelling and nne lot, wea eituated.-
j Dwelling has ls rooms, and is 70 be sold cheap.
Terms easy &c. EADS.
April IL. dtf.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

Upholstery GO0ds ana C~arpeting,
WHITNEY,. LYON 4 BRO,
3 % Randolph 1t. Opposite Court House, Chicago III
VXyOULD respectfully iaSorm the citizens OF Da-
w %venlcrt and vicinity, that they have received
their Spring stock OF
CARPET1NGS,
Comprising an assortment selected with great care,
from the cheapest Cotton TO tie most expensive Pei.
ret. Rugs and Mats to Correspond. Also, Cocoa
Mats and Mating, Bcckings, Crumb Cloths, Oil Car
pets, &c. Any one desiring TO have their Carpets
cut and made by sending the dimension Of the rooms
can rely o. having them done 70 their entire satis-
faction.
We are fully prepared 70 execute Ill orders entrust-
ed to Ms for
Drsperiss. Uphslssery Z misunderstanding.
A full assortment Of Damashs, Brocatels, Ac., Of
recent imDor, alton and newest styles.
Mr.. GEo p. LYONS residence In Paris for tWo
wars, in the celebr stsd establishment OF Krieger 4
Co Ewes Us reat facilities for executing oil Rinde
OF U~PHOLSfBRY WORK In the b Of pos sble man.
uer and at moderate charges. Mattresses end Pew
Cushions made TO order. inch u So @ dom
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

T WILL EXCHANGE my Touring Mil for city or
i country property, or sell II on easy trims
". ". WLDRETH.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

TWENTY ~ large sized los In East Davenport,
all IN central and convenient locations, will he
sold cheap II applied fr soon. Enquire OF
TALLM An, POWERS 1 MCLEAN.
inch 1o1tf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

I HAVE few qparry lots vet for sale, where the
j Store II excellent and easily Qiarried.
". II HILDRErH.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

DAzIN'S Amandine, just received by Express
1)from the manufacturer, fsr the cara and prxve.
ntoin Of chappcd hands &c. for sals BY
dr. FRANCIS JAC0DY, Alotheeary.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

r OTIS for Residences in fun view Of the river .
various prices.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08
PRIME LIVE GEESE FEATHERS.

Particular attention b invited In the fact that we
have many Of the bese styles end qualities Of goods
that cannot b obtained elecWhere, end We are nov
oIhrfnR M aut1pe utNrk - 0pasA1v RAamesa Dvtro~
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

Always on hand q large stock OF Canton Nattings.
Also, superior Cocoa Aattings, In all widths, suit
able for OHices, Saloons, &c.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

". HUTCgllNGS,
Rich Furniture.
No. ISL, RANDOLPH STREET,
Next to Metropolitan Hall. CHICAGO. ILL.
AS constantly on hand ami rec..iving daily from
IL his Extensive Mandatory in Neg York city
the NEST elegant ASSORTMENT Of rich Cabinet Yurni-
ture ever offered in the West. which will .ffectually
remove the necessity Of going East TO select
fTsee Furniture,
This being the only establishment In the Great Test
where a full assortment has ever been offered for ale.
L. York PsemiMsa Piane vortes,
Which for ihe last eight years haze received the high
est Premiums from the American Institute, and ere
warranted III every respect. Rrioes-same Is sold for
in New York.
At all times q large stock offhe well known
SPRING Ben,
The best and most economical bed ever made.
inch ~ d3m
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08
Linen Goods.

Table Linens, Napkins and DoJlies. Linen Sheet
ing aud Pillow Linens, Haakabucks, Towels, Crash
At % per cent less than usual prices
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

- House, TO rent.
q feet square, With fine Be- bisnce. . great
OvaristyS VI Fruit trees, Vines, m SArubery,
n. ", HILDRErH.
or DAWSON 4 TRUE.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08
BNMk or Florence

NJ sell lots I g parties vi. win ula thts str. -
oderAte prices, and on y credit ~ ! 2, at sy,nn
fiunebtO
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-08

THIS Machine stitches the
FINEST ON Goa RSEST FABRIC,
At the pleasure Of the OPERATOR, making with ase,
One thousand beautiful and dufdLfe stitches per
sibl- for family use.
Full Information may be obtained by addressing,
GEO. X. C~HITTENpEN, Agent.
mayT- Bind SA3 1863 LAX. q, Chi are
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-11
VOL. 3.-,NO. 45.

sent him to work on farm in the country
instead of running about on the. slreets
wearing fine clothes and doing nothing
In this operation we save $40 on HE
clothes in six months, and $48 al.least
in board, so we here save $68 on him
The next is Sarah about l6 years old
and fond of dress. But we save a cloak
in her case in the same way we do in her
mothers, which is $40. We did intend
to get her good silk dress at about 800,
but we have concluded 10 let her do with
one at So, which saves $l5 in that item,
and other things we will curtail $5 more.
The bonnet question with her IS not yet
settled. but we will lower il some too.
We have now curtailed in her case $50.
We have still three little ones, two
boys and one girl. We will work up for
them all the old clothes in the house, and
buy nothing they can do without, and
saye in their case SIS.
The next is our table expenses. Our
buttor bill has been near 500 per anum,
we will reduce that S55 in the next six
months, and our sugar about $40, and
other luxuries $25, in all $50 on table
expenses, &c. think we will dismiss
one OF our servants, which will be $50,
and her board worth $50 more iu six
months. In all we have now arranged
10 curtail 1921 SO in the coming Six
months.
We have discussed the subject about
curtailing our charities to benevolent
causes, but we dare not do that, and have
determined to increase them 10 per cent,
as we believe it has been for Withholding
more than was meet, that has led God to
curse US with distress in the midst Of
plenty.
Now if each family in Baltimore will
curtail as much it will cure hard times in
six months. Let each family 60 into
committe of the whole, and reduce their
expenses for six months 10 the point Of
comfort, and cut off luxuries and all will
be right.-Meth Prot.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-11
Advantages of Consistency.

An eminent divine of st. Johns, N. B.,
relates the following anecdote from his
own history:
When quite a youth he made pro-
fession of religion, and soon after entered
upon his studies with view of eventually
entering The ministry. During this pc
riod, an invitation was rendered him by
one OF his wealthy townsmen, to attend
large party to be given at his house.
Having, at the start of christian life, de-
termined to ascribe, with due charity the
best Of motives to the conduct of others,
no improperly was ever imagined, and
the invitation was accepted. When the
evening arrived, he repaired to the house
of his friend, and after spending a short
time with some of his fellow guests, was
accosted by his host, who, after slight
conversation said:
"H--, come into the other room
and play game of cards."
inexperienced in the ways Of polite
society, as we'll as Of christian profess
ion, and conscientiously desirous to do
right under all circumstances, he was both
mortified and confused at the proposal,
and so doubtful as to the proper course 0
conduct to pursue, that he gave hi:
friends a look of astonishment, turned
upon his heel, went to the hail. took his
hat, and left the house. When collected
in his thoughts, doubts arose in his mind
as 10 the wisdom Of his courses but when
his pillow that night yielded him rest,
his conscience also assured him that
though the world might accuse him OIL
pharisaical austerity, he had escaped con
sequence beyond his power to estimate
The next day he received note from
the gentlemen al whose house he visitec
the evening previous, apologising fe
having mortified and grieved him, as
suring him of his most sincere friendship
and now high esteem, and stated that
after his sudden departure, he took oc
casion to apologize TO the company, ex
planning the cause of his absence. Thi
person was then an unbeliever, but sub
sequen,ly embraced hope in Christ, ant
ever strong friendship existed betweei
them. He is now residing in western
city, man of wealth and influence, Th
young man is at the head of one Of ou
most useful benevolent institutions, an
often receives from his friend donation
to assist the good work he represents, an
, is also sometimes reminded Of the circun
, stances related. "Let your light so shin
before men that they may see your goo
E works and glorify your Father which
q heaven. W True WitneSs.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-11
Cure for Hard Times.

Mr.. EDITOR IL need not tell you
about hard times; no doubt you hear as
much about it as | do. The deep anxiety
we see manifested in the countenances Of
our business men tells of distress within,
as they see the hard earnings of laborious
years swept away in an unexpected mo-
ment; and their wives and chirdren, (or
whose happiness they have toiled with
pleasure, without any means to replenlsh
their wardrobes. The question now is
how shall we get out Of The present diffa
cullies? Well, | will tell you how we,
as a family, have concluded to do, and il
all the families in our conntry will do the
same, I think it woHld cure the evil.
First curtailment. needed new
suit of clothes, as have 10 appear mucf
in public business, and always like tC
look as well as | can. My present sui
is about half worn, according to gentle
mems rule but when get new suit, tht
old are seldom on, and after being tosse,
for year, my wife, who is an excellen
seamster, works them up for the boys
but they don't LAST them any time. Sc
at the lowest calculations, there is lost o
that suit 33 per cenl, which cost $37, ,5(
Well, here | save $3.50.
The next curtailment is my wife Jen
ny's wardrobe, which | dislike very muc
as she is an excellent wife and very tasty
in her dress. Well we will begin wit
the bonnet, as that is favorite part
her dress. She has usually gotten me-
one each fall worth, on an average, vt
Well, she has just bought one at SO, an
determined 10 wear her old cloak, &
there is very little change in tho fashic
since last fall,) which saves $40, and
, do with one winter dress, which saw
IS; and other sundres to the amount
50 more. This makes $50.
As for Ned, the Oldest of our boys, y
furnished him as cheap as we could, al
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-11

BoAsTING.-Ann Strong was sad lit
lie boaster. Though she meant TO speak
the truth, she was so vain and thoughuess,
that no one could believe her.
She always wanted long lesson. She
would say, ~ can learn il all; it is not
too hard for me-" though when her class
was called out 10 recite, she was very Of
ten sent back to her seat 10 study.
If any thing was to be done, at home
or al school, Anna would always say, 81
know how; please TO let me do it, even
if it was thing she could no, do al all.
Miss Eaton was Annssteacher. One
day she wished some one to point 10 the
name of the cities on large map, so that
all the girls in the class might know
where TO find them.
"Oh, let me do it," said Ann; II know
how as well as can be-"
eyes you may do it," said Miss Eaton;
but Ann could not point 10 single name
that her teacher called.
"You are like silly little pigeon |
used TO hear about when was a little
GIRL" said her teacher.
A bright-eyed little girl, raising her
right hand, said "Oh, please tell us about
the pigeon"
"The story" replied Miss Eaton, "is,
that when the pigeon first came into the
world, all the other birds came and offered
to teach her how to build nest.
"The cat bird showed her its nest, all
made Of sticks and bark; and the sparows
showed her theirs. which were woven
with moss and hair. But the pigeon,
walking about in very vain way, and
turning her head from side to side, said
4 know howl know how to build my
nest as well as the best Of your
"Then the blackbrd showed his nest
which, was fastened 10 some reeds, and
swung over the water; and the turtle-dove
said hers was easier TO build than all, for
it was quite aat, and made--onIy Of sticks
laid together. But the pigeon turned her
pretty head as before, and said 4 know
how |"
cat last the birds lefl her. Then the
pigeon found that she did not know how
at all; and she went without nest, until
man took pity on her, and built pigeon
house, and put some hay into it.
"Now children, though the story Of
!, the pigeon is only liable, and not true,
I, yet you may learn from il very usefu'
>. lesson.
y "Lit,le boys and girls, who are vain
;, boosters, are laughed at by Others, ant
II , only deceive themselves. Like the silly
= pigeon, they say, 4 know how ! bu, they
often find to their sorrow, when it is tot
/, late, that they do not
'" "Remember my dear children, :ha
i when you once learn to do anything well
e you will not need to boast Of it." 'i's'
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-11

my, but his honest look of perfect inno'
cence dispelIed whatever suspicion there
might have been In his mind.
"Islt possible | could have been so
mistaken?' mutlered the commodore,
with a bewildered air; probably some
chap belonging TO that English frigaie.
Then turning away with something very
like an oath, he ordered the first lulf to
have everything in readiness 10 heave up
anchor at daybreak.
"Next day, the ship left Marselles,
and after pleasant run, dropped anchor
in the bay of Naples, where, as the COM
modore had no Irritation on hand, we
were not deprived of our shore liberty"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-11
SeIected Poetry.
=
From the Pittsburgh Christian Advocate
MEMORIES,


Twining closely round the heart-strings,
Living with the pulse Of life,
Growing dearer every moment
In our years Of toll and strife,
Precious mem 'ries, sweet and bitter,
As each chequered life has known,
The chain Of cherished blossoms
In our every pathway thrown.
oh, we gather many treasures
In these glad of weary years,
When the heart beats high with pleasure
Or The eye grows dim with tears
Storing in the "inner temple"
Where no bitter thoughts intrude,
All the pure and sacred mem'ries-
All the beautiful and good.
In the hours of storm and darkness,
In the night of grief aud tears,
They will come to soothe and bless US,
Mem 'ries sweet, of bygone years;
They will cling to US forever,
Living with the pulse of life,
Growing dearer every moment
In the ears of toll and strife. MILE.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-11

EEA dentist, having labored in vain,
to extract decayed tooth from lady's
mouth, gave up the task with this apollo
gy: The fact is, madame, il is, impos-
sible for anything bad to come ouiof gour
mouth"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-11-11

RFDid you ever see the umbrella
again that you lent for only 'ten mih-
utcs r.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-07-03
miscellaneous.
For the Watchmau.
SUCCESS TO THE BOARD OF EDU-
CATION.

MAssACHUsErTs, june %.
Mr.. EpIroR IL am pleased to notice, in
the last journal, that the Secretary of the
Board Of Education has already commenced
his public labors. It is fortunate that Mr..
Adams begins his truly arduous work with so
many indications of success; that he has the
confidence of the friends Of Education, and
the almost unanimous support Of the press
In no one of the Eastern States does the sin
Of negligence sit more heavily aud in no State
would the jucicious attention of Board Of
Education sooner--the confidence Of the COM
munity securod-obtain a corresponding in
crease Of interest, Improvement Of means, and
genuine progress in public schools.
Nowhere is the raw material ont Of which
TO manufacture statesmen, citizens and men,
real, substantial, thinking men, upon whose
shoulders all the complications Of business
and government, the good e..er of society
and the progress Of the human race depend,
more abundant. Few of the pamperod. eff
ieminato and braipiess o6sprags Of extrava-
gance and folly, such as crowd the public
schools of large towns and cities. and rotard
their progress in spite of lavish expenditures
and the unceasing vigilance of officials, draw
the breath OF youth among the verdant hills
of Vermont. The confined air Of the nurse
ry rs unknown Accustomed 10 bound over
hill aud stream, in labor or sports. as soon as
they are able TO walk. Co drink the pure wa
ter sparkling and bubbling forth from so many
thousand hill-sides. and 10 inhale the pure in
yigorating air which rolls down from the
mouutain-tops. the children of Vermont ac-
quire strength of limb, an energy of muscle,
a yigor Of mind and a maniness of stature
unsurpassed, if equalled, in the world. II
the mind be developed. then. with the Same
liberalitv and munifrence with which the air
the water and tbe land combina To develop
the nbvsicsl systcr, yba, ,,.o NOT o,,oct
Nav we NOT home n, .eo tbe .,,rirs of her
citizens which bos bi,borto tts, rqt ',,rrrc-
ouontly s;.-nollv ,nanifo.tod atom 1oore CON
eral elcvation2 Mas mot homo ~ sco tlo
talopt of Vorr,ont s,,st,i,in,, tt, sa,no on,;.
aha ron,t,tion in tbo ,rnrlJ ~ lot,e~s tha+
hos ...t+ ..,l L. t... .., g.. .. .
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-07-03
BUNKER HILLBATTLEC CELEBRATION.

DUNN l1lt tllIlI ia / lli liNflfBtA Hun.
The eighty-socond anniversary of the battle
Of Bunker Hill was celebrated in Charles
town, last week Wednesday, the 9TH, on
which occasion fine statute of General
WARREN, who fell in that memorable battle,
was inauguratod. The concourso of people
was immcnsc--thc streets Of Boston and
Charlestown being thronged. The Military
and the Froo-masons formed the principal
feature in The procession. full account is
reported in the Boston papers Of Thursday
occupying l3 solid columns of fine type la
the Boston journal. The speakers were
Hon Edward Everett, Hon. George w War
ron, John T. Heard Esq, Grand Master of
the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Gov.
Gardner of Massachusetts. Coy Dyer of
Rhode Island, and Gov Holey Of Connect
cut, Hon. Robert G. Winthrop, Hon James
NJ. Mason Of Virginia. and Hon John p.
Kennedy Of Maryland.
The journal says: at is doing no injus-
ticc to the other excellent speeches Of yester-
day, to call particular attention to the address
Of Mr. Everett, ON presenting the Statute of
Warren TO the Bunker Hill Association IT
is alike admirable in its summary of facts and
its beauty Of diction. The history Of the
design of the Statue gives the orator fit OPP
pOrtlnity for brief but discriminating eulogics
upon the eminent Bostonians now deceased,
who took an efficient part in the noble work.
Thence he passes TO the character Of Warren.
and sketches with a master hand the hurried
events of the day on which he fell In con-
nection with this he throws out the excellent
idea Of making this tribute to Warren but the
beginning of similar tributes to the other he
roes Of Bunker Hin Battle. The just and
appropriate reference TO Gen. Scott will be
read with general admiration, and we may
add the same in regard to the terms in which
our present relations with Great Britain are
treated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-07-03

RECEIPT FOR PRosPERIrY.-A gloomy
correspondent. who signs himself "Mer-
chants Clerk" writes to the Journal of Com
merce that he believes we are on the eve Of
a general, grand financial smash-up. The
editor endeavors to soothe his apprehensions,
and adds the following excellent suggestion ;
Merchants Clerk does well to keep a
bright look out for the future but if he will
eschew stock speculations, fast horses, fast
women, costly segars, mixed drinks, the thea
tire, and billiard rooms viii dress economi-
cally, spare portion of his surplus earnings
for the gifts of true charity, and deposit the
remainder in savings bank avoid unproiita-
BILE companions, keep the Sabbath, go to bed
early, and devote his time, his thoughts and
his energies, to the interest of his employers,
we will insure him against the effects of the
most severe commercial revolution