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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-10
MAYOR WOOD AND THE PUBLIC PEACE.


Nyw YoRS, November Q, 1867.
when Friday last, found Wall street entirely OBJ
etructed by crowd Of excited people ] addressed
O letter 10 Mayor Wood informing him Of the fact and
expressing my fears that Of violence might be
committed The enclosed a copy Of his answer and as
there good deal u excitement to-day the subject
Of these meetings, occurs 20 that II might be well
o. publish II you think also, please have n
Tie HtIAtD. Your obdt serv't, ROYAL PHELPS.
MAYOR WOODS LETTER.
MAYORS OFFICE
NEw YoRE. Nov. 8, 1857.
DEAR SRI thank you for your note Of this date calling
my attention the procession Of workingmen Wall
street and Of their occupancy Of the from, Of the Mer
chants Exchange acted upon your suggestion,
but found they had left the street before my messenger
arrived.
Whilst regre, that the persons composing these process
have thought proper 10 take this in making
their wants known, do not participate In the apprehen-
81 that the public peace IL thereby jeoparded
Snsuo do not doubt my ability prevent the and
a. protect the other under Car more serious state Of
things than has vet occurred That great desttuton
already among the laboring classes Of New York
cannot BIZ denied. and that many honest aud worthy men
Joel Ecey the want N thor usual means ~ substance Is
aso apparent from daily observation, but that the
Anellsen' workmon q New York viii resort 10 violence
!" athF acmedaton upon The property Of others 10
nui Tor mDuAeid conceive possible.
II, however any should far forget their duty 10 the
law and government rest assured that every at
my command frall be exercised promptly and firmly
Very truly vrurg. FFESANpD WOOD Mayor
ROYAL IHMer. tsq
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

ERRoR.--To prevent misunderstanding
among those interested, we will observe
that the last paragraph of the article on
Trinity Church" IN yesterdays paper
should read as follows.
"The rental of the slips for the year CON-
mencing on the first of May next will occur
the same afternoon MONDAY, the 9th
ins,.,) at az O'clock precisely, when oil
persons wishing to secure their seats VIII
be publicly notified 10 be in attendance"
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

A coupIe of practical woskmen Of Cincin-
matt, Messrs. KGostman and Timpks, have
associated themselves with our enterprising
citizen, Mr.. X. NJ Litter, under the above
name, for the purpose Of manufacturing all
kinds of furniture and doing general turn.
ing business. They will make every article
Of furniture. except chairs, and do ell kinds
Of turning, especially balus,rades. They
are nov erecting their buildings in Fulton's
edition, above the residence OF Mr.. Shoup,
and , non will be prepared to execute orders,
which m " be directed TO X. N Litter, box
se8,P.O.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

CoIp.-Yes,e. day morning was the cold
GO, we have had the month; at Ga O'Clock
the mercury stood a Is degrees below
freezing point Those who si-s disposed 10
complain at the severity Of the eea'ns'
may find consolation in perGsing the 'sio'
graph reports; they will there ascerts y"
that the people south OF US are suffering
more severely. At Jackson, Mo, the tele-
graph informs us, that last Monday there
was snow to the depth o! six inches. Alto.
gether this has been remarkably back
ward spring.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

SALE OF House. AID Lor.--We refer To
tho advertisement Of Mr.. Morris for the
sale OF q house and lot at auction. l. can be-
lad at bargain at private sale prior to the
time advertised for the public sale.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

G. F, HAMILTON, CHIcAGo.--We refer to
the advertisement of this gentleman in this
mornings paper. He does general job
bing business in Dry Goods, Tsiior's Trim
mings, Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats,
Caps, etc. Dealers will consult their in
,erests by calling on him while in that city,
and any order forwarded him will be filled
promptly and on as favorable terms as If the
purchaser were present.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

HOSE CARRIAeKs.-The Rover division OF
the Davenport Fire Company passed cur
Office yesterday with their new hose car
riages. They were manufactured by Messrs.
A. g. G. Weber, of this city, and are really
splendid machines, indeed We never have
seen better workmanship. The hose, we
understand, has also arrived and the fire en-.
gines are expected daily; when fully equip.
ped the company will make fine appear
ance, while they are composed Of just the
right material, with Littler at their head, 70
do good execution at fire.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

NEw Goops Messrs. Z. l. r. H. Ty-
ner, corner Of Rock Island and Second
streets, are in receip, OF one of the largest
and finest stocks Of dry goods in our city.
Every article that the ladies' need may be
found there, pnd we assure them that At no
place in the city can goods be purchased
lower.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

SALE OF LEASED PROPERTY. Yesterday
Mr.. II. w. Morris purchased the leased
ground. IS by Ga feet, with the buildings at
the corner of Brady and Fifth streets, for
5000 The lease has nearly nine years 10
run and hos recently changed hands two or
three times at approaching rates.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

RArrs.--The K. l. Adv. says that TWO
large RATS came through the bridge yester-
day afternoon. In spite OF the exertions
Of those on them, they were driven by the
wind to this side, and lodged against the
bargss, lying with the Ewing" at the lev
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

SERIOUSLY BURNED. The Rock Island.
er says tina, man name d John Alexander
in the employ of the Hent.y County Coal
Company, while engaged last Thursday in
preparing for blast, was so serio usly burn.
ed BY its premature discharge, as TO cause
him to lose one eye, and perhaps both eyes,
ss well as burn his face seriously. The
unfortunate man was in the act Of putting
the powder in the hole, which had been
drilled, and was using an iron lamp. The
iron with the sulphur ia the coal caused the
powder 10 igni.e, hence the explosion. He
was holding the lamp at the lime, which
passed through his hand, tearing his flesh
considerably, and only grazing the side Of
his face and head, as 1t passed away.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

bAsKRrs.-The attention OF the ladies' II
invited to the fine assortment Of fancy has.
kets just received by Messr.. Brooks 4
Davis. See Advertisement,
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R.REINDUyCEMcNT'!
TRUSTEES SALE.

Tt, Sra. STAT. S 2, I0wA'l"
ITO John w. Rddy, Rachel Kddy and all other
i persons concerned In the Real Estate herein
amer described. ,s,s
Whereas, ON the 18th day Of February, A. D. 1880
The ssid John W. Eddy aud Rachel hddy, his wifs,
conveyed unto Ezekiel :. Smith, OF chicago, Hs.,
The following real ssists in Benton County, Iowa,
viz; The Ia Of hal OF the South west quarter, ana
Inc South west quarter Of the South west quarter oi
section twenty three, (23) in Township 40. e,ghsy
two, (s2) North Of range hiue t9 West OF ath M
also the following tact of land in Scott county,
Iowa, VIZ: The Northwest quarter ~ 81 me NoL.n.
wsst quarter dissection twsntyioar e., ID
eighty 500 North Orange four ~ EaA ON hr ~.
ssid John W. Eddy to George ". Tntsle, ior me
sum ofone thousand, three hundred ana slgny W.
lars and ahy seven cents, due on the lstn gay 81
FEBRUARY, 1857, with interest st the rate seven ~
psr cent. per annum, and, whereas, totai ossun
mas been made In the payment Of SAID move.
Now, l, tho said Ezakol 5. smith, IN Pnnnahoe
ofths provisions of said Deed Of lIust lwnicn aAs
been duly rscordsd) do feby give Got.es th1s Ins
ths purpose offorecosiny said Deed o. lrusSt VII
exposs inc aforesaid real estate, or sumceht tnoIe
Of 10 sstisfy the xmosat then due WIN eosa aha
expenses Of sale, for sale Il public auesoh ~ tne
Court ouse dOor, lin the city Of paVenpofs, $40
scott County, In parcels, TO the hignest oiaue oI
cash, on tho hrst day Of May, A. d. 1871, ~ sns
hour Of three O'Clock NJ. OF ssid day, unless sAu
note b. paid en- Of before The .sid sale ARrn ish
1851. xEAiEb D T.n.,ss
ktsofnsys,
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

ELopEhEHT.--The Albany Times men.
lions an elopement which took place In the
town OF Knox, in that county. on Sunday.
a young furmer left his house while his
wlle and two children were absent at
hcuch, and, taking with him young lady
ahmed Hunt, proceeded to Albany, and
took train for the West II is expe cted
that ne will soon. return, however, as, in
the hurry, he left his poke, book in his
other pantaioons.' 1t contained S26s, four
love letters, and lock Of Miss Hunts hair
done up in u true lovers knot.
The wife OF Horace Mann announces 4
new work, under the title of Christi snity
in The Kitchen.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16
Yes, They have come!
VXTEare happy to announce that We have received
w this day by kaiirosia .arge stock Of
Victor and Merit Cook Stoves

for coal or wood. We unhestatagiy pronounce these
lar superior to any stoves offered in this
market, and we can give large amount OF references
of those that are now usiug them. We guarantee
them to give perfect satisfaction in every respect and
tho money will be refunded In every case where they
do work 70 the entire satisfaction Of the purchaser
We deliver them and put them up tree Of expense In
any part Of the city. SMITH REMINGTON,
Hoass.Fursishing Wsrsrosns. sssosd street, Sign Of
shs R1g Tss kseals. Ap7aw
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16
LOCAL MATTERS,
WAu.ssIrIsRcos BR1Dor a comui,,.

OgTsiDR.-Russ OF an Italian Girl in
Loye-Chevet.
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AAcApAkiziso.--Ai,er writing the leader
on Town Hall our attention was called 10
kindred article in the Democrat Of ester.
days issue, based upon the Mayors rec ON
mendation, relative to the Improvement of
our streets BY matchmaking. We cordially
endorse the suggestion Of our neighbor, and
hope that the reign of shat mes, intolera.
Bile OF oil nuisances, Dsvenp mud" is
about terminating, May the time soon ar
rive when from the river to our northern
border and from the cemetery to East Dav.
export, such spectacle as stalled team
and an exasperated driver shall be like the
sborigines OF our soil--among the things
that were. We have had our share of the
discomfort arising from wretched streets,
and NV that 'lorbearance has ceased to be :
come viz .,ae,' let the matter have an 10.
pro pirate remedy.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16
NEW
S P r l N G
NJ l l. l. l N E r. Y,
JUST REGEIvkD AT THE
papfa and Nav York Wh ,laa ala ana RstsJ


Paris and New York Wholesale and Retail
Millinery KstAblishmsnt,
corner Of BRADY aud Third streets.
DAvghP0Rr, IOWA.
The subscriber lakes pleasure In informing tns 10.
dies of Davenport, Rock Island and vioiaity, :.
that hs has Jast returned from New York
city vithA large and elegant assortment IA
of E. E.
SONNET RIBBONS, SILKS, FRENcHRLowRR
and all kinds Of :
MILLINERY GOODS.
Also the largest and best selected stock az If
STRAW AND AsASoLtrAH SonAErs, Lssn0Rx, PEDAL
BaAiD AND sc1T STRAW sLArs, 5at.sFs
ever brought 10 this city. Ladies' will And at opr
estsblishmsnt Is rich and tasty ready made 4
SILK AND STRAW TRIMMkD RONNRTs I
Of The latest Paris s0les, ~ are Kept In the most
fAshionAbls stores in the eity OF New York.
SILK AND GRAPE BONNECS
OF every description made 70 order and warranted
10 IT. MILNE supplied with Pattern Ronnsss aud
every article In their line at gholsaals. +
N.R.-Straw Bouaets oisached. pressed and n,
tered. Pipking, Marking aad s IAN pips for ali
kinds Of klnbrsdsry ard Bndiag done 70 order 4,
short notice. = -, = : :
CorAss 81 sndy AID TAasd ssssu, pavsapers.
Iowa. ofs1
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To Bent, For l or 10 Years.
Ar1Yla (,OttaRo and AUD0 n daHas.

THIS sths most beautiful and pleasant place In
i SCOTT county. The dwelling has eight rooms
and cellar. Large yard full of shrubbery and orna-
mental trees. Garden with grapes, currants straw.
berries, goossb berries, piums and cherries. Large
bearing orchard of superior fui;6 acres OF land
der Utilization around the house, including the err
chard, 6or is scres woodland pasture, with drswsod
for family use, and ~ acre lot Of land may be had
With the above described prenses If desired There
and smoke house. In due, 1t 10 my old homes toad,
situated dining the CITY Of Lee laire, rron hich
ane view Of the town Of PORT Byron and the Missis
sippi river il obtained. Apply soon 70 r. GRADS.
sp4dtf Davenport.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16
AUCTION.


TWO FRAME HOUSES situated on 4th st., near the
4 Lower Market, next T. A. Dohrmann 4 Cos. New
York Grocery Depot Both houses are ~ story bpil.
d,nss the one 10 feet front BY 20 Deep with complete
store nxtures for clething dry goods store. The
other il ID fest front BY IS Deep suitable for meat mar
Get or grocery store having good cellar, walled ont
win recE Both are on lease ground. the lease has
year. 70 run, from the 18th Of Apra so7 ls6s at
only S3eS per annum. Both stores we'll built, and
newly plastsrsd and will j sold on Monday April SOth
10. At Public Auction, not disposed Of sooner ct
private sale. Tsrms-1 cash, on the LIST Of uguss
bearing 10 per cent intsrest.
Also, that new twostory frame house, situated on the
corner Of 9Th and Warren ss blocks north Of the
TIN dstrict school, in Forrest billions addition will
De sold q auction the same day. This house has .
osautifui location and 10 comfortable dwelling has
splendid view Of The lower part Of the city and the
river and eau be recommended 70 any person desiring
healthy residence. Tho house is 20 by - feet with
summer Kitchen BY 10 feet attached, with good CYL
Lar walled ont with rock he southern half Of which d
calculated for basemeat dwelling. The lot corner
@ Is u BY $50 feet and has good wells and cistsrns
on the same Ousccoant Of my business, will sell
this house At rare bargain. TsymG h Cesh, balance
and ~ moaths, bearing 10 per cent interest. For
further particulars enquire Of
49, CHARLES =, DITTEL, stonemAsou
1pl0dN Cor 9Th and Warren sta in he hs.s
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

WAuIRsifIHEcoE BRiDeE.--A committee
consisting Of Messrs. l.. r. Dsssaint, d. C.
Eldridge and J. w. Wiley, appointed by the
Board Of Trade, visited the Waubesipine con
river on last Monday 10 examine that stream
with the view of erecting bridge over it
They report in favor OF bridging at or near
kirtley's ferry. which 10 on a direct line TO
De Witt. A stock company is being organ.
lied with capita! Of S25 900 for the pur.
pose; shares $50 each. With that sum a
substa n,ial bridge can be erected above high
water mark and the road on each side of il
be thrown up and macadamized. We pre-.
sumo there will be no difficulty in obtaining
the requisite smoun. of stock as every man
engaged in business here will see the i'm.
portance, If not the necessity, OF the early
completion Of this work.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16
ATTENT ZION PRINTERS!

ATTENTION PRINTERS!
Newspaper Types Job Presses
AND
3 T Z AM e N GIN K,
FOR SALE ATA BARGAI N,
Intending 70 put the Daily Gazette an entire new
areas throughout In short time, W. oor for sale on
reasonable terms all tho type now used Ia the publ.
cation Of tho paper, Burgeois and Nonpareil.
Having ordered two more Steam Power Presses for
job Work, wshsve now for salsa
Foster POlUer Press.
with pstsn ~ IS, and in arst rate order, and "a.
pAbls sfdoins fast and good work. Also
HOE CARD PRESS,
capable Of neatly working from one thon to fifteen
hundred cards per hourin fns working order. Also
SUPERFICIAL HAND PRESS,
in good ordsr and ns rats press in every particular
Designing 70 obtain an engine Of greater power, We
now ofsr for sale on low terms, An exec llent
STE A M ENGINE.
Of siI Hous Power Of most substantial construction
Locomotive Boiler, and now running in complete or
dsr No better engine Of it, power can be procured, .,
was made esp ,oiay under oar direction aud by one
Of the st m ,chnsts Ia tho West Those waiting any
Of the above articles will do well to make i'm N edste
application, awe Will sell them on such terms a. ust
prove satisfactory.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-04-16

1 Herring's Safes.
!; ! ] !
M,f1jS(I - THE subscribers are Agent
Tor Messrs. S. c. Herrin,
I{SsEsH 4 Co.'S. celebrated Fire an;
4Hk3lAI Thief Proef safe.
5S5l Wewould invite the attsn
wv ton OF the public 10 the fact
MI tluliI that these Safes have Tor year
IlG !lAIlu stood the test of both fire
lYU,y-| thief and also Of time. ver,
many Safes will 10 q measur,
defy the former aud yet fai
before the latter.
The qualities OF these Safes are well know
that the majority Of the merchants Of New York an
Philsdel his use other make Of Safes. We cal
furnish % Of all sIes and with any description Q
Locks wanted, aud will warrant 70 the utmost al
the qualities of the Safes We sell.
ana9BURRO VS., PRgTTYMAN& DALzRLL,
FAIRBANKS cELHHRATEn SCALES.
A DAPrED to any required opsr
Aation Of weighing, ss for iron
Hi coal, hay, stock, and for the use o
~ warehouses, stores and f0undries
and In short for every kind Of bssi'
$500 The great skill and fidelity en-.
SEB0 ploysd in their manufacture and
81 the determination on the part Of the
manuf2ctursrs never TO allow an
perfect article 70 forth from their establishme
has gained for their Scales reputation that has
or boon surpassed in the whole range OK ussfu me.
The Scales are unanimously acknov leds cd - the
stsndaviiR all transactions BY weight.
n tkWault Wnlcn arose rom . discrepancy OIL
weights between one of Fairbanks Scales In use BY
the Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company and one 81
another manu- iaatufe recently tried In the Cour,
ofComE' IN Pleas, Baltimore; thecase occupied the
Counls days and Judge Msrshan in delivering his
decision stated the result OF his evidence that the
accuracy OF ExrIsnk's Scales vas ssta cd beyond
all Questi0G For sale by
BURROWS, PRkTTYNAN & DALZELL.
The well known reputation OF these Scales has in.
duced the vendors of imperfect and worthless balan
ces TO offer them Psifbank . Scales, and purehas
ers have thereby in many easss been subjected to
fraud and imposition. The Manufacturers have no
controversy with honorable competitors who tfans-
act business in tAolf own names, but regarding the
of The above fraud, parsuing course
alike uajust and diaAonorabls they take this method
to caution the public OF their impositions.
The pAtentses manufacture under their own in .
spe. ION only al their factoy in ST. Johnsbury, W.
Fer sale In Dsysnportsolelyh by - -. a, :
BURROWS, PkkITYMAN& DALZELL.
4. d I. FAIRBANKS & Co.
ss,Jehnsbury, W., May 81, ls5s.
jan24 d&wIy.
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City and Suburban Property

City and Suburban Property
FOR SALE ON LONG TIME.
vT/ n. HILDRETH & CO. viii opea an oAes In
w WithSrwsx's block, on Brady street, Daven
port, forths sale Of Real Estate In aud adjacent 70
The magnificent locality known q
UPPER DAVENPORT, 8
embrasins Lots snhable for every parposs, wheahsr
business, retirement amidst splendid scenery, or
sites for opulent residences, Will be presented for
sale on
TERMS UNUSUALLY INVITING.
Properly in the city and adjacent to that parfor
EAST DAVENPORT,
attractive and extensive Of estate ever pre-
scented for sale In tho State Of Iowa.
Propsrty-improvsd and unimproved;
Lots rapidly advancing In value;
Hoases in the centre Of business, commanding
Honses, Hotels, Mills, Private Rs.ids,ess, Ferry
Privilege, in shers,
Every variety Of Rsal Estate,
70 nss. tho visv''f sis.'n' In search Of homes or
The subsoinsd is an enumeration Of portion Of
No other property will be presented bu, that be-
InnU Ia oh.x1a thA In
ing In them will all be conveyed by their siguaturss
For reference to locality see Hoganss Map.
two story stone HOTEL and STORE, Ras. Dav.
export; building ss16o feet, lot 70xiso' rents for
sroyR MILL with 3 run Of burrs and new engine
a inch cylinder, new boilers, ~ inches diameter, -
fac. long, "a complete running order, capable Of
Elegant MILL SITE ,wsen the above and Da.
vid Burrows Mill, st Davenport, 60 feet BY 300,
fronting on the river.
FIFTEEN LOTS ofvarious sizes In East DayeD.
port ear the Milts and on the bluffs, nns bui.di Y
and business lots.
BRICK STORE and DWELLING, corner Of Rock
leland and Second streets, llofsst on second street,
rents for 500.
BRICK STORE nrxtts Brady on Second street,
rents for o70C.
THIRTY LOTS in East Davenport In the aonb
addition, south Of Locust street
ONb HUNUhED LOtS norm OIL Locus. streot.
TWO HUNDRED LOTS in Upper Davenport, en-.
bracing summit, hill eide and plain, with the most
picturesque views, and in every way surpassng any
Their site for city the Nj .ss, ippi river. Dss
tined 10 be q portion Of the Mstropoii, Of Iowa.
It's Eastern gate, land when the Contemplated Fer
ry 70 Moline Is opened, 1t will at once become the
highway for immigration-lhe direc; route to the
coal rsgion-snd the csnyergencs Of roads psnetrs-
ting 10 ehs interior aud inviting 70 the prosperous
aud busting town of Moline, the vast amount Of
produce required for her unparalleled Manufastu.
ring ca :seiJy.
The expansion Of D4venport " Il soon absorb 1t,
and - the Pioneer Of ten years ago stands con-
founded with amazement At the phenomenon Of
Chicago At the present day, - will the citizen OF
davenport Of to-day exclAim with wonder 1T the
Upper Davenport Of 1852. It, proximity TO fuel
its insAhsustsbie limestone Quarriss,its vicinity
70 the Lumber mills Of Moline, and in innate beau
tfu location, all Gon.pirs 70 make II the entrspot
Of for the commerce and supplies for the city, and
its choicest quarter for paiatiai residences.
The terms At which this property 10 offered give
all = chance TO buy.
Also, Ri CITY AcREs,s mnss hon city on pu.
buqus road
Davenport feb IS u