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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

Saddle .and-- Harness Maker.
HENRY TIAUPT, JR.
Successor 10 A. j. .Stroh,
RESPECTFULLY informs the
AMx<AA citizens of Sunbury and the pub
EXg5AHsfEsxSsyA lie generally, that he has taken
sGN the establishment lately occupied
A. Stroh and is prepared 10 turn out work in
is line of business equal to any made in this,
section Of the country, Orders promptly execu
ted and all kinds Of produce taken in Exchange
Sunbury, May 9, l657.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
P. MELANCHT0N SHINDEL,
} JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

y ~ % = ~ IA
CD'ce ~ Deer Street, immediately opposite the
Public School House.
Aubusiness promptly attended to. Monies
collected and all ordinary writings done.
Sunbury, April IS. is57.-lf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

NEW ARRANGING
Fresh Arriral Of
D RUGS, PAINTS, OIL 8; &c.
VVNHE undersigned having taken the store for.
Il merly kept by William A. Bruner, is now
ready to fill orders and prescriptions at mo-
ments notice. He has large and well selected
stock of fresh and pure
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
Dye-stufis, Oil, Paints, Glass, Putty, and ali
kinds of Patent Medicines.
FRUIT AND CONFECTIbNARY
Tobacco and Imported segars Of tho choicest
brands. Fancy Notions toilet articles and Per.
fumery of all kinds. Tooth and Hair Brushes
Of every variety.
Cam phine and Fluid al,vays on hand.
Customers will find his stock complete, com.
prisihg mshy STITCHES it is impossible hero to emu
mctate; and all sold at moderate prices.
Remember the place, next door to z. Y.
Brights Mammoth Store.
A. w. FISHER.
sunbu,y, March IA, 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

-, =. puNBUhr, JULY 5, 1888.
me hrm OF kase' Reed q Co. having sold
their lease in the Gap Colliery and interest in N.
wharf at Sunbury, TO Messrs. Zimmerman A.
Pursel, would take great pleasure in recommend.
ing our customers and others tn the new firm =.
they will be able to sell them prepared coal Of
the best quality,
KASB, REED& CO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
New Goods for the People!
BENJAMIN HEFFNER

New Goods for the People!
BENJAMIN HEFFNER
ID RESPECTFULLY informs the public in gen.
~ eral that he has just received and opened
splendid stock Of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
at his New Store, in Lower Augusta township.
His stock consists in part of
t, Cloths, Cassimers, Cassinets.
Of all kinds, Of linen, cotton and worsted.
ALSO:
CaIicOes, Ginghams, Lawns,
NIOusseline DE Lnlnes
and all kinds Of Ladies Dress Goods.
Groceries,
Also an assortment of Hardware. Iron
and Steel, Nails, &c.
Also an excellent assortment Of
QUEENSWARE, of various styles and
patterns.
AL so an assortment of BOOTS s. SHOES.
HATS g. CAPS, good selection.
Salt, Fish, &c.
And great variety of other articles such es ats
suitable to the trade, all Of which will be sold At
the lowest prices.
w- Country produce taken in exchange a
the highest prices.
Lever Augusta, June 8, 1857. -
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BALD EAGLE HOTEL.
No. 234 and 4l6 ". Third ST., Philaaelph;c.
JOHN CLYMER. Proprietor.

(Successor to DANIEL DALBEr.)
YNHE Proprietor returns his thanks for the
liberal patronage bestowed on lhis well
known house, and respectfully asks contnu-
ance OF the same, assuring his many friends of
Northumberland and adjoining counties, that no
pains shall be spared to render comfort and plea.
sure to all who may give him call.
TERMS $l,OO PER DAY.
PhiladslPhia, July rs, is57.--3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
FURNITURE! FuRN1TuREll

THE LARGEST STOCK EVER OFFERED
IN sUNBURY.
Fashionable Cheap and Useful
vUNHE subscriber, long established as Cabinet
u and Chair Manufacturer in Sunbury, thank
ful for past favors, solicts a continuance OF the
public patronage. His stock Of Cabinet Ware,
Chairs, &C., embraces
EVERY VARIETY, USEFUL AND ORNA-
MENTAL sfs
in housekeeping. It is unnecessary To- enume-
rate, as anything that may be required in his
line can be had at moderate prices, Cheap for
Cash, or Country Producetsken in exchange.
Establishment
South East Corner Of Market Square.
T- These knowing themselves indebted to
the subscriber would oblige him by making pay
ment.
SEBASTIAN HAUPT.
sunbufv, April A, ls57.--tf
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RARTHENWARK.

TINE subscriber respectfully informs the cti-
j zens Of sunbury and the public generally;
that he has commenced the manufacture OF oil
kinds Of
EARTHENWARE,
at his mandatory in whortleberry Street, ono
square east Of the River. He has engaged the
services of Mr.. HARr. and you can therefore
depend on having good article. The pubic
are respectfully invited to call. -
All orders from distance will be PromPuy
attended to.
Snnhury. Feb. 2. le5o.--tf ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
Wall Paper l. Window Shades.
A. fSAAcS,

No. l63 North Second Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
HAVING completed their large assortment
II of the above Goods for Spring and Summer
Trade; would respectfully invite the attention
of Purchasers to the same. Their stock for
beauty, chcapness and variety cannot be surpas-
sed.
Thew have constantly on hand every descrip-
ton of Gold and Painted Shades, Buff Hollands,
and Shade Fixtures. Wall Papers, Curtains,
Fire Board Prints, Borders. &c, all of which
they offer at lower rates than can he hal at any
other establishment. Call and examine.
A. ISAACS.
1863 North Second Street.
March Z, ls57.-6m W
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
SNdITII'S
Essence of Jamaica Ginger.

VHls article carefully prepared from the best Jamaica
Ginger, all the valuable medicinal properties of which
nient form. -
an excellent remedv in dyspepsia, Aatulenee, cho
lie aud impaired and feeble state Of the digestive nc
tons From its refreshing strength and cordial properties
as gentle stimulating tonic it is well adapted to counter
act the debatng influence Of the extreme heats of sum
mer, the effects OF sudden changes, &c.
no ism,'y should be without IT, as,ts timely will
save them from many an serious attack OF illness.
Price rs cents per bottle For sale by
June 20, 1s57.-im
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

JORT and MADEIRA WINES, schieaam
Schnapps, Wild Cherry brandy, Blackberry
and Lavender brandiss for medicinal purposes Al
March IA, 81. A. W. FISHER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
PAPERS & MAGAZINES.

A LMoNDS, RAIsONs. FIGS, LEMONS.
&e., &c, just received fresh supply and
for sale At Me conssctionary STORE of
20 CLAIMANT.
eunbary, May 10, is5f.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

Dry Goods, Groceries,
A large Stock of Ready
CLIO T Fl ING,
BOOTS AND SHOES, &C., &c.,
that is kept in any other store in town, and
His banner is OH the breeze.
Andlong may it wave
Oer land OF the free,
And the home of the brave
While her Stars and her suipea
Shine out like the Sun,
Telling all nations
That Freedoms begun
This is = free country as was proved by the
election of Buchanan over the Woody Horse,
therefore 1t is free for all to do their trading where
they can BUY he CHEAPEST. AL are inyi-
ted " call and see.
THE COUNTRY,
as well as the town are respectfully invited, and
every person, rich or poor, high or low, bond or
free are invited to cali at No. Market Square,
opposite the Court House.
p. S.-He is not to be undersold by any man
or combination of men. No charge for showing
goods
All kinds Of produce taken in exchange for
goods.
Sunbury, Dec. 20, 1856.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

Truth is Mighty, and Must Prevail.
Report Of the Comnaittee appointed to superin.
tend the Burning Of the Iron Safes, a, Read.
ing, Februdry.27, 1867.
READINe, March L.
The Undersigned, members of the committee
do respectfully report that we saw The two Safes
originally agreed upon by Farrels & Herring and
Evans & Watson, placed side by side in fur
mace, viz: The Safe muse by the Payiriaster Of
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Compa.
ny, in his Office at Reading, manufactured by
Farrels & Herring, and the Safe in use by H.
A. Lant., in his store, manufactured by Evans
Watson, atd put In books and papers precisely
alike.
1he.fre was started at 81 o'ci5tk, A. NJ, and
kept up until four cords of green hickory. two
cords dry oak and half chesnut top wood were
entirely consumed, the whole under the suYerin.
tendence the subscribers, members of the Com
mittee. The Safes were then cooled off with
water, after which they were opened, and the
books and papers taken out by the Committee
and sent to H. A. Lantz's store for public exam.
incd and marked by the Committee. The books
and papers taken from The Safe manufactured
by Farrels d Herring were in our judgment,
damaged fully fifteen per cent. more than those
taken from Evans 4 Watson's Safe.
We believe the above to haze been fair and
impartial trial ofthe respective Qualities Of both
Safes.
JACOB II. DfsH tsR;
DANIEL. S. HUNTER.
Having been absent during the burning, wo
fully coincide with the above statement Of the
condition of the papers and books taken out Of
the respective Safes
G. A. NtCCLLS,
III. .MUHLENBERG,
JAMES SMILHOLLAND.
March 81, 1857
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

SUNBURE, PA,
HI AS just received large supply Of Fall and
Winter Goods.
He will continue to sell Dry Goods and Gro
ceries CHEAPER than ever, as his goods are
bought cheap they will be sold cheap.
He feels confident with his experience and
ability, that he can compete with the
World at large and sunbury in particular.
He would enumerate articles if time and space
would permit.
1t is enough to say that he has everything in
the line of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

COUNTY ORDERs.-County orders taken
~ as cash for goods, and on note or book ae.
count by Ely. BRIGHT SON.
New. ~, 1885.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

ISAAC Nj. WILKE KERSON,
MAN UFA ACTUREOE
FURNITURE AND CHAIRS
Of the most Fashionable Style.
Sofas, Dlvans and Lounges
Bureaus, Secretaries, Sideboards,
SOFA, BREAKFAST AND DINING TABLES
and also VENETIAN BLINDS, equal to Phila-
delphia manufacture.
BEDSTEADS, of every pattern and price
CUPBOARDS, WORK AND CANDLE
STANDS, TOILET TABLES AND
EXTENSION TABLES,
In short, every article in this line of his business
THE subscriber respectfully calls the attention
of the public to his large and splendid as.
sortment of every quality and price of
CABINET-WARE
which cannot fail to re, commend itself to every enc
who will examine it, on account of its durable
workmanship and splendid finish, made up Of the
best stock to be had in the city. No effort lis
spared in the manufacture of his ware, and the
subscriber is determined to keep up with the
many improvements which are constantly being
made.
He alss manufacture all kinds and qualities
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
MOUNT CARMEL HOUSE,
MOUNT CARMEL,

MOUNT CARMEL HOUSE,
MOUNT CARMEL,
Northumberland County, Pennsylranid
THIS large and commodiots Hotel s stua-
IL ted nearly half way between Sunbury and
Pottsvillc. The scenery-the salubrity Of the
atmosphere and the cool mountain breezes, make
il one of tho most delightfsl summer retreats in
the country. The HOTEL is new structure, four
stories high, fitted up with all the modern con.
vehiences. The pure mountain water is intro
duced into every chamber. The place is easy
of access, being but one and a half hours ride
from Sunbury, over the Philadelphia and Sun
bury Rail Road. From Pottsville, it is II miles.
Every attendance will be paid by the proprie-
tor to make guests comfortable. Charges mode
rate. JESSE RICE.
Mt. Carmel May "a, is5s.--H
e NEwLAND & CO.
Looking Glasses, Picture Frames, Ensrayinss
and Paintings,
Nc. 1876 Arch Street, above Sixth,
(Lats of2ls North Second St.)
PHILADELPHIA.
GkLLERIEs OPEN DAILY 70 VISITORS.
Merchants and others visiting the City who
may want anything in our line will do well to
give us a call.
February %, ls57-Sm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
HERRING,s sAEE.

THE ACKNOWLEDGED
CHAMPIoNll II

And eatorsed by over so OF the hest men OF Reading
The above Safes be inspected at "a Walnut Street
where the public satisfy themselves Of the great supe
rlority Of the "Herring's Patent Champion" over In
defeated and used up sinEdc Iron Door Salmandet.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
sALAMANDER FIRE
AND
THIEF-PROOF SAFES.

The largest assortment in the United States.
Warranted to be equal to any now made, and
will be sold on as Good Terms, as can be obtain.
cd from any other house in the Country, at
EVANS & WATS0N'S
26 South 4th Street, Phiadclpbia,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12
EARTHENwARE,
JOHN II. ALLEN Il co.

sunbury, Feb. >, ls5e.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-12-12

FOR RENT
TINHF Store Room in Market street, oseap
Il BY p. w. Gray and the dwelling hsas
joining. Apply to the exesutos of u s~
deceased.
January ~ 1857.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10
DE- AID L T. TIT z y ..

During the quarter ending to-day
the openers Of dead letters in the Gen
eral Post Office found 1900 which
contained money. The aggregate
amount is 4ll.275. Through the Wig.
ilance ofthe Department sevcn-eighths
of this money has already been r.sto-
red to its proper Washing
ton Star.
Nineteen hundred money letters
missing during the last quarter! What
. world Of swearing those missing let
tiers have made. and nearly all owing
to the writer's themselves. Mis-spelled
names, names rightly spelled but
wrongly pronounced, the clerk calling
the name one thing andD the caller
another. Mis-directed letters sent to
the wrong place. the: town right, the
county or State wrong, and 30 on.-
Over eleven thousand dollars missing
in ninety days. but over three-fourths
Of it restored. That will do.
No great margin for fault finding by
the "Woolies," there. Don't believe
the Galphinising crew could better il
anyhow.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10

The Liverpool packet ship Colombia
Coptain Hutchinson. arrived on Thurs
dav night with a load Of Mormons on
board. The Columbia eft Liverpool
on the 18th Of November, and had q
very teinpestuous voyage. A portion
Of the bulwarks were carried away, and
the vessel otherwise considerably dam
aged. There were in all 2cl NOR
mons on board--one more than when
they left the other side-and ofthem
$50 were adults, and g. children. A
majority Of the adults we're men
They came principally from London.
Bristol aud Yorkshire. Among them
were twenty-five mormon elders. A
man named John Williams holds the
rank Of Chief Elder, aud oiiiciates Is
leading councillor aud guide Of the
party, whome he claims - his con-
verts. Religious service were regular.
ly observed every other day during the
voyage, unless prevented by storms.
most OF the party proceeded dircc. to
st. Louis, whence they 90 in the
spring to Salt Lake. The men look
$3.50 to intelligence and physical ener-
gy; the women seem fair English wo-
men, physically. The little ones ran
about the old castle Is merrily As il
they were not hsin to the cause 0!
pOlygamic fathers.-N. Y. Times, Sd.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10
ITO be Continued.l

A CkEAvLAND WIrR.-The Cievc
land Plaindeolsr contains the follow
ing article:
"A young married lady of our &C
qnaintance, whose union had not been
been prolific Of little darlings," has
sn>bended on the wall Of her bedroom.
directly over the head Of the bed, q
little picture, underneath which is the
follow ing quotation from Scripture =
"Sufier little children to como unto
me, and fosbid them not, for Of such il
the kingdom Of Heaven"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10
New Postage LaW.PpePeyne ns -
all TTanste0s Printed Matter
l.Om OWlooVV.

An act passed Congress aud wa
approeed by the President on the Sd
OF the present month requiring pre-
payment on all transient printed mat
ter We publish the following regu-
lation, which the Postmaster General
has inside to carry out the provisions
Of the new law:
/. Books not weighing over four
pounds may be sent by mail, prepaid
by postage stamps at one cent an
ounce any distance in the United
States under three thousand miles,
provided they are put up without a
cover or wrapper. or in cover or
wrapper open at the sides "r ends. -"
that their character may h ascertain
ed withon, removing the wrapper.
2. lnsealcl circulars, sivevtise-
mchts. business ard. ,FN>,pt papers
and every other ariel, q. tian.ier,
printed matter ,eNc.!i books, u"s
weighing over three "uurc-, sen; IN
mail 10 any part VI h.. United States,
ar" chargahle with one cent postage
each, 10 be pre- paid bv postage stamps.
Where more than one circular is
printed on a sheet. or a circular and a
letter. each cnHst ne charged with y
sing. rate al ;"'sia.e. Thi. applies
to hotter, AMI u;her kindred sheets
assuming the name and form of news
papers and the rDis,-ilan, ous meter
in such sheets must also BE- chaeged
with one rate business ,',.rd IN an
unsealed euvelop or circular subjects
the entire packet I" letter postage
ANY transient matter ike circular
OF handful, enclosed in or with . pc
riodical or newspaper sent to sub
scriber. or TO any other person, sub
jects the entire package to letter post
age; and whenever subject to letter
postage, from being sealed or from
any cause whatever. il must be prepaid
or evclndcd rom the mail. II is the
duty OF the Postmaster at the mailing
office. "a well as at the office Of deliy-
cry, rareiully to examine all printed
matter, in order TO zee that i, is charg.
&c with the proper rate Of postage.
and ais" 20 detect fraud. At offices
where postage stamp. cannot he pro-
cured PoslmasteI> ate authorized to
receive money in Prepayment Of post
age or transient matter; but they
should be careful to keep a supplv q
stamn, on hand.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10

odd DroJ." tie Philosopher OF he
". !. Tribune Stated" -Greelcy
compet"g w,A Bennett
Bennett used TO be char
ged with receiving all the black.
mail Of the n. Y. Press, but lately it
has been ascertxincd that Sir Horace
ia as fond Of the "hush money" a. the
"old Satanic" He owned up last fall
to receiving four thousand dollars from
the Liquor Dealers in New York city
FOR the use Of two columns Of his paper
20 advocate the claims Of that nefarious
traffic. He was, no doubt, bought at a
high figure to 80 for Fremont, and pn,
IN his best ticks for the Cow Boy, but
the people answered, you cant come
IN. The Iowa City correspondent Of
the Free Soil Chicago Democratic Pres,
writing from that city, whore the Leg
islature Of our State was then in SEES.
sion, boldly charges the Philosopher
with receiving a bribc from the De,
MONIES River improvement COMPANY.
lie saws:
THE committee to investigate the
affairs Of tho DcsMoincs River Improve
men; Company have struck some rich
leads" II IL said that the "Oid White
Coat Of the New York Tribune has
receivcdathousand dolls. from that com
psny, for "aiJ and comfort" rendered
them, and that this fac, has been
hrought out by the committee"
Well, now that is too bad. What
viii Bcechcr AMI the rest of the Priests,
Saint Horace missionaries. say Of such
honest, far business transactions. Yer
ily Horace is a full head and shoulders
ahead Of the 'Old S-otchman" OF the
Herald in the black mail line.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10

COrrss Faou WnsAf.-A writer il the
Philadelphia Ledger ssys:
"Wheat oakee eyeslleut coleo. Il cen
be had for three cssss per poasd, while
imported coffee y sixteen. Mixed enc
halt wheat the greatest lover Of colss
would not discoves che diGssssee. We
hsvs often sssd clear wheat in oar fan.
lily, and think Il excellent. Il 10 sessaioly
to BE- preferred 10 the extracts % con.
lmosly uesd. end 10 also usseul for psp.
sous Whose health will not allow then 70
sss The other coffee. Il should b. yell
dried aa6 roasssd, - Will bel thiak lite
stseSA."
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10

Iowa Car, JAs's ~ 1851.
Asssss. ROrsoas s-Ths bill a NJ.
Holms, Of JoneAto vnevs he Cspits,
ofIovs 70 F. De- Noises b July nszk
has awakened . lstsnt spirit 10 IL
House.
DsviA u F. De- Aoinss, advocstsd
the measure with eli the talent that
nature, certain Esculspian and com
mon schools have bestowed upon him.
Mr.. Davis il. BY profession, physician
and little out Of place (ifit 10 unheal-
thy in his section Of the State) At pres-
ent.
I;nosiee.i certain Mr.. Grsngeryo t
Fl Des Moines, looking rsther asry II
Mr.. Cloud, Of Muscssins, who in the
debates in the House this morning ap-
pearcd to oppose the removal Of the
Capitol.
Cash is bid on votes on this qnf stion,
but would not have you suppose, for
a second, that believed an interest in
Mahomet's Heaven would influence
this very honorable Body. No sir
We expect . warm time this afternoon.
O'Clock and Is m, p. N.
The House have this minute I'D
iourned. The resolution Of Mr. Holmes,
to remove the Stste Capitol to r Des
Moine., in July next, was rejected in
the Honre By vote Of 80 to 20. This,
however, wa. nothing but a ''feeler,"
a beginning OF what is to come. The
bill OF Mr.. Cort, OF Dubuque, to exempt
from taxation homestead Of 1900
in value. was taken up and DISCUSSED
at considerable length By various men,
bers. A motion Of Mr.. Scovill to in
scrt $500 instead Of $1,000, prevailed.
The bill went TO Sd reading.
Mr.. Dorland the Quaker Member Of
Hsnrv.) notified the House previous to
its adjournment, thss the Republican
Members would ho'i a caucus meeting
it this Hall this evening at : o'clock.
Verify the Eastern Quakers spoke last
fall. Where ia friend Dorland!
NJ Y.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10

On Thursday we took Il, ing yisi,
10 the town OF DE Witt. Clinton Coun-
", and q colder ride IRE never exp.n-
enced since the days of orr earliest re-
memhranee. Wrapped in overcoa,s,
,urs, tniialo robes. and drawn by one
Of Lowers splendid greys. We wan,
swiftly over the smooth and pleasant
road, with slcishing bottom unequal.ed
BY any known il the history of Iowa
At the "l5 Nile HOUSE" we dropped
IN TO SEE our old friend. the pos. mas
tel, W. Sherman, ESQ.,. and after So
cal chat. drove iorw atd across the
"Wapsev' into Clinton County, amt 10
our amaxcment, saw the contractors a,
work grading railroads 10 run from
Clinton City 10 DE Witt. and the peo-
rle at the very height of the railroad
fever. New stores. dwelling houses
and other buildings were going up IN
On the strength of the probable won.
ders to be effected by the Railroad
We heard many persons remark, that
il Davenport did not wake up, a large
portion Of our present trade would be
cut of and irretrie,ably lost. through,
the influence Of the new railroad linee,
A bridge crossing the Waubsepinecon
river Is and long has been, = necessity
to Davenport business men, and rail.
road running up the Cedar Valley,
connecting with the NJ. 4 NJ. X. H.
Let our people awake and no, slumber
upon our present prosperity, for il they
do, the channels of trade will be divert.
ed to other points, and our wholesale
houses, which now have such rich har.
vests Of customers. will languish.-
Who will put the thing in motion and
call the meeting!
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10

HEAVY Loss.-Senator Bells losses
BY the "insurrection" panic was great
er than has been reported. No less
than sixteen of his slaves were killed
BY the excited populace-some with.
and some without the forms Of law!
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-10

~ Louisiana correspondent, Of
the Journal Of Commerce says the SUI
gar crop Of that State will fall short Of
100, 200 hogsheads the present year.
In 1853 the yield was lo5. 900 hogs
heads.