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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
The City Of Davenport Before John John.
Police Magistrate.

The City ofD.'enp0rt Before John John.
Police Magistrate.
This was o prosecution against Peter
Davis, Of New Pennsylvania House in this
City. on the complaint Of Charles Floyd,
charging defendant as follows:
Floyd and friend stopped at the above
Hotel Tuesday evening and while the boy
was Embarrassing the horses Of Floyd, Peter
Davis came up and using oaths in unlimited
number. told Floyd to water and anharness
his own horses and without shadow of
provocation followed up his abuse by ex
hausting all the slang, profanity and abuse
known in the bocabularly Of billingsgate.
actually compelling Mr.. royd-who isa
most worthy man and citizen Of the State
to leave the hotel and prosecute Davis for
assault. What is more singular still. the
elder Davis encouraged this brutality Of
the Son. The Police Magistrate fined Peter
Davis. after paying which. he remerked. in
presence Of the Court, that he would pay 1t
and then take it out Of Floyd's hide. Where.
upon Davis was bound over to keep the
Peace until next Term Of the District Court.
This whole affair Was disgraceful to the pro-
prietos Of that Hotel. and We understand
u.s. Of freq uent occuranca
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
Ancient and Molern LANGUAGES.

DEv. J. ;. 1R8YGANG, d D., Q Protestant Car-
~ symAn, having token up his residence in Dsven-
psrt viii nve instruction In Ancient and Modern
Lsneusses-0ermsn. French, Spanish, and ltsli N.
He Is prepared to tesch Lstin, Greek and the An
Gent Oriental LAngusgss-Hebrew, eiriac. Arabic
and Gladden.. He will receive private pupils either
In private hous's at his resideace, Western Ave-
nue., betWeen Third and Fourth street. rear the
~ rket House. He wishes TO b. employed In Of
the lnsttuti ms Of this city his terms moderate
and will be made known application to him. He II
able to produce gsod recomm ndations fiom several
Institutions in the Hast.
stp9d1V
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

Tux BRAZILIAN PEBBLE SPECrACLEs.
Our citizens still have an opportunity left
Of testing the justly celebrated and umri-
vailed Brazilian Pebble Spectacles Of Asssrs.
Sermons 4 Co These Spectscles have
been 50 thoroughly tssasd BY several q our
citizens. who have purchased them in other
cities several years sinse, asd - universally
approved by thoss Who tested then, that
any elaboration of ours would Be superhu-
ouA 1t 10 enough to say that their excel
lence is attested by some Of our most re-
spectacle citizens-men who would not pen
their names to . certificate without being
honestly and thoroughly satis6ed - to the
merits Of what they certify to.
Next to the excellence Of the glasses, the
experiment and judgement Of Messrs. s. :
Co., in selecting glasses Of the right kind 10
to be commended There IL great deal in
suiting glasses to the different grades Of ep-
teal weakness. these gentlemen being thor
ough opticians. always give satirs satislAc.
ton in this delicate and difficult part Of
their business. Sir David Brsvster says.
"persons cannot be too cautious Of whom
they purchase spectacles. - they are to be
bought ct about one chilling per dosen, and
the use Of such inferior articles cannot be
too much rspsobatsd. and u sslsctioa Of
glasses l. Of much deeper importance than
10 generally belisved-tAe bad objection a
glasses has to my knowlsdgs caused total
blindness-would therefore recommend Al
persons usiag slasss y apply to an optisaas
who il enabled to give such glasses - their
eass may require ~ Z ~
Al M. ssnnons stAy In this dv = draw
ing b s]psA We advise thsss II oar
Aieada vhena9 slanl b nssd sfepanl
a. ~ kase - - 1esa ~ 1pAllaa
~; s :,s
- IS sss lSSa. : y
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
l. A T E g T N F. w S
Failures in New York.

Failures in New York.
New York, Sept. /.
To- day is the most exciting one
Wall street has seen yet.
The Mechanics Banking Association
has closed its doors in consequence Of
the defalcation of one of its officers to
the amount of$7O,OOO.
Beebe 4 Co, extensive hat manu-.
facturers, failed, and Adams l. Bnck.
ingham, banken and dealers in flour,
are reported failed.
The Erie Railroad Company is pay
ing its interest to-day.
Money is very stringent. There are
heavy runs on several Banks.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
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00AlA lEl0lM COLLEGE,


RLOU1o, no,
rneerperatea ~ The General Assembly. Jana
j asy tvsuty fourth, I0lo, With full authorly
10 grant Diplomas, award degrees, eon1ss honoS,
~ Gxsrcise Ill ard singular he pstvijegn ,emmoa
3 ounDss1al 0nlleOs, autAosissd ~ Nv, n oshes
0satas.'-t0G5~, 0sc. ?.
fu1l course % i1ssrueeiea, b this Instituttsn,
Mhsacs Deuh1e 1ntry, 1oot.Kseplng, commercial
0nlcu1aelo0e, Com0ofc1Al Law, ao6 te0manehtp.
0eotle0en On sntsr for tAe eouSss ssparasely,
and q any nA, instv0Ceion 10 impaired indvidu-
ally, ed M IN dasss, end sach ospartaat 10 lnds.
ps1Asus aad unAe8 eo1tSu 81 ~ rpscsjvs PruGsGD.
q, vAe ssoas rssps0sihas 1or ~ progress q Ais
Yssas os.sssua s,sAias 70 prs,sss ,As..
elv0s 1T basnGs Darsuits ere respectfully nvtlad
eoean 0oslDg b91inses ho1Ss, an6 examne The noAs
ninpass1n0 hssyDctiea, theproe5sss q ~ pspals,
- - supegios Asiti9 sxtslAs1 - tAoss deDsSous
= Qua11eyng thnoefvos bs ~ pBae1acal dueies z
~ ceuatn0-Aoass H0soaal fs1ssencs givm .
NV swehue1gs1 - e6y Qoq Dsee13sal ssapan-
tsnAs, ~ = e1asOs q 6sslp = ~ clsy, q q
vAs0 hoO 0nQoDeo1 tAGlS businsos eduSa1oa =
m II ahsuass, esaAaaaa.g hsssnsasaa =
sao1s1 - o8n9, ~ ss1gD q iasesaselsa, 81 ~
1111nsD esanoGee1 ~ ~ absVs, - - q ~
o1s1A-1lss els1s = WssA1n0esa ovsasesnA ysuA
5o1A1HAn yOnn. o. Tests. No
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
ILLINOIS TRADE.-A farmer resid

ILLINOIS TRADE.-A farmer residing
near Geneseo, III having sold his wheat
2oOo bushels] and got his money for it,
thought he would come down to Davenport
and see what he could purchase his winter
supplies for. having heard that goods were
sold very cheap in this city Before he left
he purchased large bill Of Groceries of
EyENs, CnEw 4 Co, and several other bills
Of different houses. He says that hven-
port will get all the trade in his neighbor-
hood after this.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

New Orleans, Aub. 81.
The Empire City arrived last night
with Havana 1ates to the 9th. The
Illinois went ashore on Colorado Rect,
but got off without much difficulty,
With assistance, and was but little lam.
aged. She would probably leave Ha.
vana on the seth with over . million
and half il. gold.
California news is unimportant-
Several large fires in the interior.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
MARSuAL'S SALE.
VI q 4 q d q mn j zimg Tax.

nEPAULT having been made By the owners Of the
IL several lots and parcels ofand BE- reusfter par
ticulariy described In the payment Of tho sums Of
money seseraly sssessed seaiost the anne. for the
purpose Of macsdsmzing the sts eets upsn which
said lots and parcels front, shall On
Saturday tho 18th Of September.
D. 1857 At the once Of the City Marshal Of the Oty
Of Davenport II O'Clock \, proceed 10 eel ths
ots and parcels alofesat II osdss 70 collect saAd
monty, together with interest q 10 pr cent
and the cost Of this sdvss tiseneat.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
y. ". MORRIS, Salesman.
WILL n SOLD AT
PUB Lie ATCTxO.v'

Thursday merit, at . O'clock p. NJ,
LII the Furniture, DaP-room and saloon Fix
"A lures, In the house. third door from Rock Isand
on the North side Of md street. Also lease Of
the house for tVo = srs.
The whole will Be sold without any reserve for
Cash.
sept3dlt
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
Liverpool Consulate.
my

Warrington, Sept l.
Beverly Tucker has accepted the
Liverpool Consulate.
It i not probable that the contem
plated changes in the heads of Bureaus
viii be officially announced before the
end Of the present fiscal quarter Of the
year.
The Secretaries Of State Treasury
and Navy, with their families and their
ofRcislA General Ward Burnett, and
several membsrs Of the press, attended
the wedding Of the Hon. Hiram Wal
bridge to-day.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

IMPORTANT TO FoRErG NERs.-Our
Democratic friends will bear in mind that
the District Court Of Scott County, which
commences ON the First Monday in October,
will be the only Court, ct which natursli-
zation papers can be procured. before the
State election. Let them see that oil per-
sons entitled to papers get them.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
Montpelier. Sent. ]

AOntePeileT, sept. 1.
The vote was small ct the election
to-day. Rsturns in hand show large
Republican majorities. Thirty-one
towns elect Republican Representatives
and one Democrat to the Legislature.
A Democratic gain Of one.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

TAKE HEED.-D. 1titon mas returned TO the MAS
sasolt Hoase, Chicago, where may be obtained Old
Dr. James wonderful and celebrated extract OF Can
nibi's 1ndiss.-Hb son-in-lav, Dr.. Thomas Tilton.
viii supply you with either. personally or by Express
1t h sure md speedy cure Of the worst cases Of
eonsumptaon. broncatis, asthma, nervous debility
coughs, colds and sore throsts-ws know this 70 b
the tact. Try Il and live.
PS.-Dy addressing Or. Tilton note through the
Chicago Post once, including four stamps. ne
oentsl recipe will be sent inretuEn. free Of charge,
70 any part Of the Union.
DR fILTOM,
augl6dlm Masoasoit House, Chicago.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

Sandusky, Sept l.
Mail train on Mad river road, due
here q 9 o'clock thu evening ran of
the track at Castatia Mills. Auguste
Rsumnsls editor II the Intelligence
Blat& Of this city, Edward Ros, bar
sags mastss, nd Thomas Caaaitt tsa3n
~ ialaanlly killsa 1slhaA Skpes.
;ii|E6sss.l''sl !
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

NOTICE 10 ADvRRT1sKRs.

Large cuts charged double the same diasasioas .
type.
Displayed advertsements one half more thaa
usual rates.
Yearly advertising contracts viii be UNDERWOOD y
apply strictly " the immediate business u the s1vss
tser aud eli other advertisements sent In By the ID
yertiscr viii be charged extra.
Advertisements not accompanied with instruction
will be inserted until forbid and charged accordingly
Notices for religious and benevolent purposes In
serted one time free Of cost thereafter charged -
other Advertisements.
Advertisements from abroad must be paid for In
oayistfy in advance, unless from approved Agents
Contracts fsr yearly advertising tsrminsbie At The
u4iou of sAvntiscrs they paying an advancement
rs Der cent on the contract price.
Advertisements inserted noxt TO rssdins nsst~
Oper cent advance on above rates, ana Kept % m
eide, Is Der cent. advance regular rates.
Al trsas;ent advertisements must - paid ssr "
advance.
s.na, A. " BOr, s0w cs-s- o---S~ssss
SANDgRS 4 BRO. Daily Gazette.
N fischer d co, Der Dsuokrat
HARRINGTON h wILKIk, Daily Evening 49,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
Summer Readimx.

Ife Of Charlotte Bronte, BY Ourrsr Bell, vols, 70
Jane Eyre b. Carer Bell, cloth. 90
shirley, 90
Villetsee, % 90
The Tenant" Acton Bell, -
Tempest and Sun hine, l %
Isabel, the Young Wife and the Old Love. IS
The Hidden sth. By Marian Hsriand, Is
Alone, Is
Theodosts, Or Heroine Of Faith, lot and I'd va.
osch m
Nothing to do, illustrated. q
Leonors DOrco. BY g p James, paner, 80
The 1omsny Rye, second to lAves gf6, o.
The Athe nss, OF three gifss, (ONphant) 50
Fortunes Of 0lenNore, by Lever, 50
A No - Brady street, doors North Of the Post
Once. Ri ANNA.
6mOlldtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

the petition with the understanding that it
was to have the street graded.
On motion Of Aid Washburn the Report
Of Commissioners on opening and widening
Rock Island street, together with the Re.
monstrance, was referred to committee Of
Aid. Rsmming. Bowling. Smallield
Report Of Commissioners on widening
Perry It., came up for confirmation. OBJ.
jections to the same were read from A. c.
Fulton asking that the report be referred
back to Commissioners
Aid. Bowling offered the following reso.
luton:
Resofyed, That the action Of the Com.
mtssioners in assessing damages and beue.
nts In consequence Of the opening Of Perry
It.. to Locust st., be, and the same is hereby
confirmed, and that the Clerk enter the
| same on record and issue . warrant for
the collection of said assessments and place
In the hands Of the Marshal for collection
forthwith.
The yeas and nays being called for on
p.'ags tbs. @peviBSi ililg: u Bnen lie
Claire,
Nays-Ramming, Washburn. Guy,
Report Of Commissioners on opening %
st west, came up for confirmation
Objections to the same by G. +. bearing,
and "A Others was offered by Dawson 4
True - Att'ys for the same
AID Jennings offered the following Reso-
luton
AID. Washburn moved to amend by post
poning the action on the Report Of Com.
missioners for one week.
Carried.
Aid. Ramming offered The following Re-
solution:
Rssolped. That the City Engineer is here !
by ordered to prepare and report at the
next meeting of this Council, specifications
for such improvements ON Fifth street. as
have been recommended on the 18th day Of
August 1857. by the Committee appointed
for this purposea
Lost
On motion Council adjourned to Sep. Sd,
1t 3 o'clock r NJ.
f. PECK,
Clerk
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

ThernonoteFs 4! Thofmonotors !!
V8RY useful to show HOW HOT IT ID" ., 7sc,
Y u 90, 81 Is and u 50 each, II
No ss Brady street, near the Post Once.
July1ldtf Ell ADAMS
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

A BULL.-Whenever we commit an
error, 1--WE never Intentionally do so,) dc
Gazette.
Did the Gazette make that bull accident
" on pmryosei"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

C00 REAAs Straw and nag Wrapping Paper
OVO including Drown, Nediu0. double Grown
and double Aediom, suitable for 0rocers, Butchers
&C. alss lasge seises for cloth end hams also white
MANILA Tea Paper, au at manufactures prices u
No - Brady street. near the Post OAce.
7mo2Sdtf Eli adams
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

Syme's surgery.
Principles And Practice Of Surgery
RY James syms s. Professor Of Blini.sl
- University Of Edinburgh, &c, &c.
Edited with Notes and Illustrations by Robert 8
Newton II D. Prof Of Surgery In the Eclectic Medi-
cal Institute Of Cincinnati, Ohio, &c, 10.
From ths Edinburgh edjtloo psb. Cincinnati 1857,
price Is o.
Just received and for sole b.
Hi ADAMS
No = Brady street. near ths Post Once.
6thmo24du
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

IL pagt lhos - - e2faea prlnAyy ocAool n
a. 6eo1ne = 16ela slssst. nagt = TIE u Clsirs
1uasN W1ee - y useDago1 y IKE limited a1o-
~ q Vu1A
49, 49, hassa - spg,iaaaiaa eAssl Assa.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
Denton House. .

( 'OkNEk OF Third aud lows streets, Davenport.
~ only squares from the y n Depot Gus IAN.
iced 70 be as good House any In tho city Ira.
veiers stnpb:G IN Davenport win aud u IN. penton
House all the comforts Of COED home com uv,-ius
clean rooms, clean beds, good Attendance and :
Charges reasonable and no humbug
SEru sUOvE, RENJ DENTON
Agent Inne25 iaS7lAvIv
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
STATE DEMOCRAT.


NAIL ARRAN0D1GRuTa' =
ARRIVALS.
sn(vteChiea0p)tvisl asvsx ousx0 A nhs
Soufhefn(viaMu Us Inc soA Iova a ~ daiiv n = =
SenAesn IVA 0ubuQuel loa1y q ar
Seuehern (st louh) dsly q 0rn
- DAY, 1Aurrdsy and 6eiusaav q 7pn
Nershsrn VIA 0squoketo, Dewitt, &C. Tues.
dsys Thufsday and Saturday q 1pn
DEPARTURE. 4 4 Tnx
osstern iva Chioage) e,oses AiAs
Eosthern tDsbuQue1
southern ~ I0uis) .. a.
6outherG (Muscssise ssA Iov, estvS c,os>a A..
Northere tCensnehs, I<Clairs, e. 60.
sundey Tuesday ard 1Aurvdsy q So
"oftnsrn nsquoaeee snd DeWhs dooseSu-
say. Tuesday and 1Auvsaay q a,~
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

90 oil those who may favor me with Q call. I can
guarantee the workmanship equal to those manufac-
tured IN this any other part Of the United States.
may29dtf J,SC TODD
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

"HKN h n PARKS / co tell you . coat 10
w worth >l2 % that's the price. They have
but one Ice, and adhere to It closely, and th.y sell
Goods cheaper than any other concern West Of the
Mississippi.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

Nix. HooANE brought to our Office
yesterday, stalk Of Chinese Sugar Cane,
grown on his place, which measured Elepen
feet three i,ches Mr. IT, has about one half
acre Of this cane, some Of which he says is
still better than the sample
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

The Weekly State Democrat will be
published this morning 1t contains large
variety Of interesting matter, Markets. Lo.
Gals. dc. Copies in wrappers cents. can
he had at the desk.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

A7TORNEYfCOUNSELLOR ATLlW
AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
nPuCR corner OF BRADY and Second strs.s. o,sr
" Aaeklot 4 Cor bins Banh.
Particola attration given 10 the co lection u
crios 20, ment OF Taxes convey cling Of Reel h.
tate, .xsmira ton Of Land Tit.cs, ~ &C
sugl 1lbe7diy
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

Yesterday, Ma. HrLAsrra appeared
to be improving. and althoa very weak,
hopes are now entertained Of n r.cov..v
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03

FrsesedanO q tAs Ussy CsaAsn.
REGULAR MEETING.
Csuscil Chamber. Sept 3. 1857.
The Mayor being absent, Aid. Fo.res,
wss elected Mayor Pro. Ten.
ALDsaxxs.
LIST Ward. - Jennings-2d Ward
srnalifeld, Ramming.-Sd Ward. Bowling
-, -4th Ward, Forrest, Washburn-
9th Ward. LIE Claire, O'Brisn-sth Ward,
-. Guy.
Minutes Of last meeting read and altered
BY ordering the City Engineer to prepare
Profile Of Iowa and lie Claire instead Of
Rock Island street Minutes we're then Cd.
proved
Committee on Petition Of Townsend Smith
q 70. report that the Street Commissioner
be ordered to open the gutter. on Fourth
'treet. from Fillmore west to Merry street,
immediately.
HsPs-: :s'plsa .rsst report and offer tn.
blowing Resolution:
Resolved. That the proprietors Of the low
market be ordered to proceed under the di-
'ection Of Committee Of the City Council
o increase the dimensions Of their market
building. and also to place suitable walks
md platforms Of plank about the same, for
he better accommodation Of the occupants |
hereof. and persons doing business In and !
bout the market, and be It further resolved |
hat the committee 20 appointed confer with |
lntonie lie Claire with reference to the i'm |
movements by him being made at the upper
market.
j. II BowLIxG,
JoaN FoRRnsr.
IL IL
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
Boots and Shoes.
WHOLE SALE + RETAIL

Having purchased the entire stoce Of Boots and Shoe
OF neasrs Dawson, 6riggs b Co., the under
signed will continue the business success.
sors to said arm, 1t tho old stand on
Brsdy street below Second
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-09-03
CALL AND EXAMINE AT
NEW BOOT l. SHOE STORE !

DBGARLETON cos,
BRADY street, door above Eli Adams Book store.
July Sdtf
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
MATERIAL FOR A ROMANCE.

A friend informs us of the mar
riage at Baltimore, Of two of the res
cucd from the Central America
Both parties became mutually attach
ed to one another on board the steam
cr, and on the very evening preced-
ing the disaster, sealed their affection
with the usual "vow." When the
gale came Oh and the panic was at it's
height, the young lady threw herself
in his arms and with gallantry quite
becoming the romantic occasion the
gentleman impressed her brow with
one OF Tcnnyson's patent soul-sent"
kisses, and "slid' her over into the
first boat that was lowered. He saw
ed himself on plank. Upon arriving
at Norfolk the lovers met. But the
young man appeared strange He had
lost his valIsc and all las monev. The
young lady assured him that money
was nothing. The young man shook
his head and looked sad, as much as
to say--"now, maybe you think So"
But, said the devoted one, | have
enough. Fear not. Father has two
hundred thousand. All! gasped the
atfia:" ed bridegroom, 1--WE speak novel
fashion to give Bonner chance to
make point) and he looked extreme.
ly philosophical, but said no more.
They suddenly vanished, and we sup
pose are now enjoying all the blessings
of matrimonial, &c, &c.-Petersburr
H.) Express.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05

pastures, or fill the hurdles and the
stalls; the plow walks in rustic mai
esty across the plain, and opens the
genial bosom of the earth to the sun
and air; natures holy sacrament of
seed time is solemnizcd beneath the
vaulted cathedral sky; silent dews, and
gentle showers, and kindly sunshine,
shed their sweet influence on the
teeming soil; springing verdure
clothes the plain; golden wavelets,
driven by the west wind, run over the
joyous wheat field; the tall maize
tlaunts in her crispy leaves and nod
ding tassels;-while we labor and
while we rest, while we wake and
while we sleep, Gods chemistry
which we cannot see, goes on beneath
the clods; myriads and myriads of vi
tai cells, ferment with elemental life {:
germ and stalk and leaf and flower,
and silk and tassel, and grain and
fruit, grow up from the common earth:
the moving machine and the reaper
mute rivals of human industry
perform their gladsome task; the well
piled wagon brings home the ripened
treasures of the year; the bow Of
promise fulfilled spa IS the foreground
OF the picture, and the gracious cove
nant is redeemed, that while the earth
summer and winter, and
heat and cold, and day and night, and
seed time and harvest, shall not fail.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1857-11-05
DEATH OF MIR, CUSTIs.

The venerable George Washington
Park Custis, the last of the Wash
lnSton Family" died few days since
at his residence, Arlington House, Al
exandria County, Va. He was in the
77th year Of his age. The Alexandria
Gazette says:
The whole country knew him-and
his patriotism will long be remember.
ed. Closely allied to the Washington
family, fond Of calling himself the child
of Mount Vernon, he was never so
much in his element as when he was
talking OF writing of the Great Chief
and the men and times of the Reyolu-
tlon. AS he said of himself once. "his
was the destiny of no common man {"
for he had been fondled on the knee
OF the Father of his Country, and re-
ceived from him the kindness of a pa
rent. He repaid that care and afiec-
ton with fiial devotion, and to the
day OF his death, all the recollections
OF his life centercd around or radiateL
from, the time when he was one OF
Washington's family. He lived to
good old age, retaining his mental
faculties to the last. Though Mr.. Gus.
tbs was never in public life, he was il
his younger days an eloquent and ei
fective speaker, and had a fondness
for oratory as long as he was able to
crafty those who constantly called Oh
| him to make public addresses.