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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-13
RUNAwAYs.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber,

- my fsr,n. era gtcn, carly 10 octonser !, isss
ZN0 hight mulatto girl, ftstaed NAr ~ .,an
- = bright blaek eyes. lone hssk syelasnes.
htn sylsaIv, balshy head OF air OF sandy eo,il,
sffav;,t slai.iiEe form, and steps long when was
in and + rbnut fifteen ye4rs old. VIII glss sos
for hes and delivery 70 nc ~ s1 , h .
and SIS for The discovery OF ner VIZ, !,
tis afy OF Richrnond, living near the Menuiisn.a.
ssnurrf And was last sen going from Manchester
70 ta.i Fart Oh Tue ''r WIN A CHRISTIAN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-13

cossIEx's r."--..fsthsr,n said cobbier's
ist, o. be was peggng away ct an Old shoe. they
say that trout bite good now I. Well. wello re-
piled the old gentleman, "You stick 20 your
work, and they won't bite you,n ~
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-13

90 FOR RENT.-For the purpose of
Esa moving into larger building the Basin
bank We offer the house at present occupied by us
for rent, 4. VIM 4. STAPLES q co,
q I .f,5 18th street. next door to
ia liza Shields Il SOmeryile,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-13

A NO. / PERUVtAN GUANu, Ar kE-
\ DUCEn PRICES.-The Agentslof the Peruvian
Government having reduced their prices for Guano.
we are now haTing shipped, and will soon be in
ceipt nf Spring supply from baltimore, of the
Stamp a. and in prime order. We are now pre-
pared to make engagements for early delivery, at
reduced prices aad ON the most favorable TERMS
We have also on hand, about ~ tens OF Patagonia
4uaRo Of the cargo received last FAN, and Mex
lean Guano of the best quality, ana st the lowest
prices, CkENSHAW g. CD, ''-
II North side of the Basin, Richmond, Va
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-13

DEDUCTION IN FUEL.-We have on
~ hand full supply of excellent HARD COX +,
which will be delivered for tine balance of the seaso
at $3.50 per load. At this price il is beyond compa
rison the cheapest tuei TO be had for close Stoves
Cooking Ranges and Heating Furnaces- . .s.s.-
" ~ Yards oorner 10th street and Basin, and eth
and BYRD streets. JNO J. WERTH. Agent
de 2y--ts 's--7t--~s'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-13

A NTHHACIPE .C0AL.-3oU tons REL
"A and WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE COAL for
sale at the lowest market price. FOR CASH Apply to
C. b IIPSOoMB, Coal Office 18th ar, 4
L Near Ma Rrfdoa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-13

sr.sssp IN THE HrAKr.-ln an Anfay 10 the Nap-
tune Eagine House, Pittsburgh, Daniel her
niasfeen yesrs old, was stahsed 10 the heart ana
had the cut been hairs breadfh iseper h wouii
have uesn fatal. gallagher will recover II kept
quiet. ~ ~ sg- = 10y = -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-13
! FOR RENT.-Those newly erect

E:i ed Brick Tenements. on Cary street, between
F, In and 9Th. They are well adapted FOR Grocery
stores or any kind ofretail business They contain
rooms besides the store room, and are well adapt-
ed for the accommodation et families, having all
cessary converenees Possession given immediate
w. TO good tenants, the rent will be moderate
Apply to L. \. bAGLA%D CO..
Ia 2l-ts Lumber Dealers, Marshall street.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
The Securities OF Ill nots Currency and
their Present Value.

The advocates of Nebraska wild cats,
deprecated currency and ruinous rates
Of exchange, have been reporting that
Illinois currency was intristically worth
only eighty cents on the dollar-that
il, If the stocks on which its circula-
ton was based was sold at their mar
ket value, they would have deficit of
20 per cent. on the entire issue, equal
to about 81 100000. For the pur pose
of putting quietus on this roorback,
We have procured from the Auditors
office at Springfield, a statement shows
ing the amount and character of the
bonds held as security for the issues of
the Illinois banks, the market value of
these bonds in New York on the first
day of January, 1858, and the amount
Of circulation outstanding on that day.
The statement is as FOLLOWS:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15

Owing to the monltary difficulties which
came down upon us 30 suddenly in Octo
Der. there has been falling off in all
branches Of trade; in no department have
figures been 80 affected IS in the banking
during sixty of the last ninety days. ex-
change has not been procurable at any
price Or under any circumstance, except in
very small sums. Notwithstanding THE,
our local business has suffered far less dim
mutton than was at fret Appreciated.
Without entering into any advocacy OF
the superiority Of our circulating medium
over that of other cities similarly situated.
there is but little possibility Of maintaining
the position that We have been afflicted with
the business stagnation to the extent that Is
prevailing upon every side of u.s. With an
encouraging activity in their affairs and op
CREATIONS, our merchants have slowly, but
steadily met their liabilities both at home
and abroad. with manifestation OF prompt
ness that, under the circumstance, has re-
ceived the hearty appreciation OF their cor
respondents, and preserved. intact, the high
standing they have previously maintained.
Careful enquiries has developed the fact
beyon dispute, that during the last few
months We have had important accessions
to::our trade, from sections of country hith
er to tributary to other points. 1t is pre-
suming very little to say that the scquaint-
ances thus formed cannot but result materi-
ally advantageous, whether the first intro
duction was the result of purely superior
inducements in stocks and prices which our
merchants are ever ready to offer. or has
been SO exclusively the agent Of or trans.
actions, is not left for decision here-and
indeed is no matter. having gained so much
of point, it only remains to retain it.
The high price Of exchange has operated
more manifsstly upon the stocks OF Grocers
in the articles Of coffee, sugars and molasses
and has maintained the price Of these ar
ticles at quotations much above the ordina.
nv margin between this and Eastern and
Southern markets.
The indications being favorable for a
speedy equalization Of funds, We may reas
onably hope for An improvement IN these
articles, and corresponding increase Of
sales of the same
The estimates of grain and Provisions ex
L;l;% "a followa for tho different articles
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
The estimates of grain and Provisions ex
hibit as follows for the different articles

OF the wheat received during the COM
prised period there was manufactured into
flour 879 900 Bushels.
The number of hogs packed at this point
was $4,000.
The estimated value Of the same after al
lowing for the wheat and manufactured is
l,l5s.OOO dollara
The Commission of forwarding Business
with an aggregate Of $35S.OOO, Shows an
advance for freight and charges of 81 10000.
The following list of manufactures exhib-
its for
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15

. esst Ices than 90 pr cent. Inn =
from the fact that the securities ere
worth At least 1 100000 more than
the face Of tho notes in circulation ct
the present.t,me. When the Florence
issue Is put upon - firm basis - that
upon which the Illinois currency rests,
We think there will be bnt little diffiul-
ty experienced in monetary affairs
here. 1t is for such result that We
are contending.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
In additioa 70 the foregoing. there has
han ahmed from this Port - fOllOws:
John Phoenix on Brahma.

John Phoenix is ont on 'Brahma.
He is confident that he has discovered
the key to the mystery. Read his let
ter to the Mobile Register Of the 9th
inst:
Ep1roR REGISTER The following
lines published in the Atlantic Monthly
BY K. w. Emerson, Esq, have attract
ed much attention, not SO much In con-
sequence Of their beauty, or other in
tristic merits, as for the fact that no.
body can understand, for the life Of
him what the man means:
BRAHMA.
II the red slayer thinks he Stays,
Or if the slain thinks he is slain,
They know not well the subtle ways
keep, and pass, and turn again.
The fact is, that Emerson had lately
learned the game of Euchre, and being
fanasclnated Herewith, wished to ex-
press his feelings on the subject, but
being unable to do SO in ordinary Eng
lish, unfortunately got off on the above
extremely mystifying stanza. A little
careful consideration of the terms used
couvinces one of this at once. Thus
the red slayer refers to the right
bower, probably the jack of hearts J
the slain is undoubtedly the left bow
er, not guarded, and you see that
Emerson probably euchered his adver-
sary by passing keeping the ace
and some some strong cards, and COM
ing again after the bowers were out
Now all this might have been much
more simply expressed, as for instance !:
II the Right Bower in one hand,
And the left holds another place,
Ye little know why did stand,
l held three trumps-King and Ace !
The explanation is made to save
Emerson's reputation in the matter !;
he was old schoolmate of mine in form
or years and we we're afterwards en-
gagged in the tin business together; he
was always a we'll meaning man, land
it is pity he should be considered a
fool on account of someec centricties Of
expression.
Very truly yours J. =.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
rhs rev Court in Scott County.

We are happy to be able to say that
tho petitions in favor Of the establish
ment of now Court meet with gene
raj favor, and have been signed by oil
our leading citizens. Weare Informed
BY the gentlemen who have underta-
ken the circulation Of petitions that the
want of . new local tribunal in which
justice can be cheaply and speedily
administrated is generally felt and de-
plored. The application for new
Court will be made TO the Legislature,
endorsed by the unanimous approval
by the bar Of this county and the warm
recommendations of the foremost men
Of business. Hour representatives use
proper exertions, next October will
witness the election of the necessary
ofiicera, and the Inauguration of the
new tribunal. The good people OF
Dubuque arc, at this time, discussing
the expedisncy Of new city Court.
Last year, the Legislature refused TO
establish . court of Common Pleas for
Dubuque county, to the great loss Of
the entire business community; and,
despairing Of any relief from the State
authorities, 90 long Is the Missouri
river and the territory on its western
bank are such fruitful themes for elo-
quence, the people Of the city Of the
city Of Dubuque have been preparing
. new city charter which provides for
. city Court. If that charter were
passed at the election which came of
. few days since, Dubuque will have a
court under way in the course Of the
next three months. One of the strong
est arguments urged in favor Of the
new court was, that innocent persons
who we're unable to give bonds for
their appearance as witnesses in crimi-
nal cases we're liable to confinement
for three or four months in the same
Jail - common felons. That same
state Of things exists here, and it is 9
crying evil which demands speedy
remedy. With our court Of Common
Pleas in session almost constantly, sucf
injustice would be avoided. In THU
county, SO far as:wc have been able t.
ascertain, the people are in favor Of ,
new court with hardly a dissenting
voice. We are informed that MI
Rusch has the bill in charge, and viii
earnestly urge it upon the uppcr brancl
Of the legislature. We trust that hi
efforts will be seconded by our dclega
ton in the house.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
Carbon Cliff Coal.
lT CEI-TS PER BUSHEK,

VVHB CARBON CLIFF COAL HMM co arc
j nov sailing thetr superior coal u their yard
(cornsr Of 9Th and Westrn Avsnue st eight cents
D.r Soenea and ten casts delivered The ctisens Of
Davenport and psop,e oftAis vteiaity win remembsr
~ ~ .sssre 80 ~ - shsi Ssss.. ~
Ooll o ~ voSt lowest rete1.
Oavsapost januarl 196e
h..Aas iowAsr' skoxAf ~ = 221
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15

HoRAcE GRKELxR's OPIpIoN.-Hor-
ace Greeley, in . recent letter 70 his
paper, speaking Of times in the West
says :-"Shinplaster and wild cat cur
rency is very generally secuted and is
returning ''to plague the inventor"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
Thus it appears that if every


Thus it appears that if every bank
In Illinois should fall, or close their
doors, the State Stock Securities held
BY the Auditor would, If sold in the
New York market for gold redeem
every dollar Of paper those banks have
IN circulation, and leave an uncxhaust-
ID surplus Of nearly one hundred and
Aty thousand dollars. Yet the hired
advocates Of Nebraska shinplasters are
publishing that Illinois currency is
only worth 80 cents on the dollar and
u % better or more convertible than
Florence, and kindred trash! Need
We offer any further refntation of these
ealumnies than to point to the above
Aguresl When the vendors and lob
ben in Nebraska shin-plasters put up
eollaterals Of equal value for the re-
1omption Of their issues, then viii, be
he proper time for them to draw com
parisons uatill they do 90 it would be
advisable for them to keep their
mouths closely shut.
But it may be said that if al secu.
rites in the custody of the Auditor
were thrown upon the market At once.
they would not bring tLeir present SELL
ing price; but an objection Of this
soFt Il weak and merely captious, be-
cause the Auditor is not bound to
force their sale al on one day. He
may distribute them through . series
AZ months, sud in Ill probability would
realise more for them than their pres
sat aggerste value.-C Chicago Tribune.
Since the above appeared in the
3ki5Sa4 Missouri stocks have gone up
. - ssst, visgiaia Il Tsanssss /;
nliAsb 1esds quoted one byrhs An.
wv r " ~ saAAsl y purchased n
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
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[Decz2dkWu1 No s. Gold street, New York.

IOUPLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the under.
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Court Of Scott count. All persons having claims
against the deceased notified to present the same
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With 70 the undersigned.
January 5, 1853.
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Jan7W3t Administrator.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
THE IA r n e RS GUIDE
10 Scientific snd Practical Agriculture.

BY HENRY STEVBNS, y r.. s., Of Edinbofgh, and
the late }. Q. NOaToN, Professor Of Scientific
Agriculture 10 Yale College, In New Haven,
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
Great Discovery.

TuVHB subscriber while engaged in digging vel
L on his farm, in Pleasant Valley, Scott county,
discovered beautiful article OF stone. very similar
TO the celebrated Athens Marble used In Cook Sar-
gents Banking House. It Is capable Of receiving q
fine polish, and works very easy He Is now proper
ing to open his quarry when he will be enabled to
furnish 1t In any quantity desired and In blocks Of
any size.
Specimens OF this stone can be seen at this once
when further particulars viii be given.
HENRY GRA6SEN,
Pleasant Valley, Scott county, Iowa. on the Ia
Ola re Road
sepSWtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15

TVHE pa tnership heretofore existing between Jas
i VI. Canton and 8. Mitchell, Is this day dis
solved BY mutuA consent. All persons having claims
against the said firm requested to prestn them
to James W Cannon for payment, and those indebt-
ed will pay the same without fui ther notice
JAMS W. CANNON,
B. G. MITCHELL.
JNHE undersigned, having disposed OF his interest
l. In the Lumber Business to janis ". Csnn n, he
would respectfully recommend all persons in want OF
Lumber to call and examine his STICK, whore be still
continues the business at the old stand.
JaL13dtf s. G. MITCHELL.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
nnn IoR OFFICE.

49, >svsas1s.sstas vost Of any dss''sps''n :"
0lsos. ~ cd ~ - %" OF TINS
r... a.. ,c,a n out ~ neatly, and ct - mo-
tpsaAs ps,sss, - say In Ne dsy. Our ss''''"."
- - svsy ether requisite are sacn =
neonane y - desired 70 enable - 70 nrn''n .
~psussl hsek WORK.. GRESHAM, pes'ers' ana ''os'
49,. o. sea bSprinssd. we Invite any nsv'os CON
u,aela q gtvs or oDcs trtsi.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
% S05.S7.
$685. -

01eoO u securities over circulation. 4
- wAieA should b added the semi-annual
ineesest e shs Missouri bOpds, retained
~ - Auditor. ...................,,..
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15

The total number Of pounds paesed over
this load for the year has been iSO, sos, see
pounds.
While the receipts by River have
been large and interesting, no reliable
records Of the different articles exist upon
which tables can be founded The amount Of
Lumber received by River in feet has been
l4,775,2l6.
The following il list Of portion of the
exports by River and Railroad:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
There has been received here during the
year by Railroad:

OF the above the entire estimates for
Lumber, Shingles, Railroad Iron, Coal and
Corn were received by the Chicago 4 Rock
Island Railroad, and the entire amounts ~
Wheat, Pork, Flour and Wool, were received
BY the Mississippi 4 Missouri Railroad
The remainder were received follows:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
II RE CHANCE,

En BUILDI.,G lots in the city OF Davenport, In
w vorablr located viii BE- sold by the unde.
signed on rtdil Of from one 10 i've years. TO any
prison who will build this
COOK n SARGENT
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
Tho Election In Kansas.

70 the Rditor Of the Missouri Dem crst.
Wyandotte City, X. T. Jan. s, 1883
The election OF State officers under the
Lecompton Constitution came off yesterday,
and in Wysndotte City resulted a. follews:
For Covernor-0eorRe W. Smith, Sb8 !;
F. J. Marshal. l7s. Majority 1885.
For Lieutenant Governor-W. 7. Rob-
erts, 4s0; G. W. Matthias. 80. Majority,
1872.
For Secretary ofStAts-P. c. Schuyler,
s4s; W. T. Spicely 1T. Majority Ill.
For State Auditor-Joel K. Goodin, S48 /;
Blake Little, 1T. Majority Ill.
For State Treasurer-Andrew J. Mead
34s: r. J B. Cramer, 173. Majority l76.
For Coneress-M J. Parrot, 1853 J. n.
Carr. l72. Majority. l7o.
Three Senators and eight Representatives
are Free State. Average majority, l73.
The vote on the Constitution stood:
Asstnst the Constitution. ...................87l
Por the Constitution without Slavery...........
FREQ ststs majority u the Ter rtorai election was
Election It Leavenworth o1ty.
Prom the Ls.venvorth City Ledger, Jan 6.
Aevinst the Constitution framed st L'compton. Isl
POr the Constitution With slavery.
Dor the Constitution without Slavsry..........
Scatt eYing. s.ssss.s..
STATE OFFICERA
Govsrnor-sG. w. Smith, l,l96; F. W.
Marshall, 272.
Lieut.. Governor-W. Y. Roberts, ,l96
w. g. Matthias, go.
Secretary of State-"P. G. Schuyler. l.l9i;
W. T. Spicely, AL.
Auditor-sJ. X. Goodin 1875; B. Little
272.
Treasurer-sA. J. Mead, 1899; T. J. B.
Cramer, 27O.
Congrsss-"M. J. Parrot. 1899; J. p
Carr, 274.
Senate-B. J. Franklin, 267; s. Slower
2ss; j. W. Morris 1913; &C. Vaughan
1883; sSparks. 1877 &C, Chadwick. ,l95
Representatives-"W Kemp. l.lss; -
w. Morris, 1923; G. J. Park, 1900; j. II
Notsware, l,l92; 'B. Gray, 1895; e. w
Gardiner, 1892; Nv. Pennock, 1899; p. r
Orr, l,l9s; w. W. Ivory, 27O w. II. Cole
jr., 27l; II. NJ. Moore, 2s7; j. II. Miller
266; W. Cristison, 286 d. d. Burns, 267
J. Cornell, 1856; S. j. Kookogse, 266.
Average Free State majority, GAS.
| Free State men,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-01-15
Auction Sale.

an Thurs lay February 4th at O'Clock, p n, vii
~ be sold for freight and charges a, the Ware
house Of .he subscriber opposite the Rail Road
epot
A Sorrel Horse consigned to r. Common Daven-
port, Iowa.
y. b SHELLEY.
Forwarding and Commission Merchant.
Jan7dln Davenport, Iowa.