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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

eY No one would take you for wha,
you are" said an old fashioned gentlemen
to yonng would be-dandy, who had more
hair than brains,
Why ask ed the dandy, sharply.
Because they can't see Your ears"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31
az" A terrible accident occurred ne,

az A terrible accident occurred near
Louisville, Sunday. on the steamer John
Racine. The Democrat thus describes il j:
merchant named S. B. Williams from
Danceyville, Tenn, some forty miles back
OF Memphis. who had been East for good 3.
and was on his return home, purchasing a
small bill in this city, was in the barber
shop washing himself, when pistol explod.
ed in his pocket, the ball striking him in the
throat. about an inch above the breast bone
and lodging in the back part Of the neck.
from which position it had not been removed
at the time the steamer left 1t appears as
we learned from the barber who was pres
ent. and the doctor who was called in. that
the pistol was in his pocket, and muzzle up
that IN rising from STOPPING position
the hammer had caught against the edge Of
wash-trough, and been cooked and in stoop-
ing again to wash, it had been suddenly
thrown down upon the cap.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

~ Hon. Jefferson Davis, Senator from
Mississippi, will not it is said. be abe to fill
his seat in the Senate for two months. His
physicians have placed him under severe
regimen, in room from which light is
carefully excluded.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

A VILLAGE FOR SALE-The Sheriff Of New
ark advertises for sale the entire village Of
Malaga. in New Jersey. 1t consists of more
than 5000 acres Of land with glass works,
mills, and forty dwelling houses. The vii
lage exhibits scene of desolation and aban
donment, so complete and thorough as to be
rarely exceeded.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

The New England Currant published
by Franklin, in 1926 contained the follow
ingadvertisement:
Just published. and sold by the printer
hereof, "Hooped Petticoats. Arranged and
Condemned by the Light of Nature and the
law of God Price 3D."
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

How THE LADIES LOOK At TIT is curious
TO see how woman's aesthetic nature-hel
fine perception of what is beautiful-influ.
ences all her criticisms of men and manners
We remember hearing Of lady who de-
preciatng the disparaging remarks of a
friend upon a favorite preacher, exclaim
ed. Il don't see how you can say DR.. b. is
not splendid preacher, for more beautiful
h"'r nerer som!" This IS equalled by re-
mark made to us by lady not long since.
Cliticising the performance of lecturer
she declared "his manner lacked animation,
and his dicke!y nds too hiyh"
We remember, a few years since, listen
ing to fine lecture by worthy man, W hose
only fault was that at the age OF thirty -fiv e
he was still bachelor. Having no good
wife to put the finishing touch to his attire,
he appeared before his audience with his
dickey most wofullv awry. Such litter.
ing as there was among the ladies, scarce
one of whom We venture to say, but Who'll
~ lost sight Of the beauty of the address in
the Disagreement of the luchless shirt col
lar. Let public speakers take the hint. If
they wound win the ear of the ladies', let
them not offend their nice sense of what ia
mt and tasteful-Portland 7ranscriDt
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

cB-"Mary. where's the frying PAM
jennings got it, carting mud and oyster.
shells up the alley, with a cat for horse.
The dear little fellow, what genius he
will make! But 60 and get it. we're going
to have company, and must fry some fish
for dinner.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

Divided we fall.
The question between the Admins
tration, and Mr.. Douglas, in regard to
the admission of Kansas, under tn G
Lecompton Constitution, has, we think,
assumed an unwarrsnted importance.
And We are inclined TO believe that
this prominence il in greater meas
ure, owing to the Vaccinations of the
Republican Party, than to any real diff
ference, or disaffcction, in the Demo
cratic ranks. The object of the Re-
publicans is to widen any difference
which exists, into breach and when
they have divided us to overcome the
factions separately, where as whole
we are invincible.
The question does not involve the
principle Of Squatter Sovereignty: but
is simply one Of policy; and SO long as
Mr.. Douglas remains true to the
great principles advocated by the
Democratic Party, we repel all at
tempts to read him out Of the party, as
the essays Of traitors to distract, and
break up, the dominant party Of the
Union. We cannot but think-how-
ever mistaken we consider them-that
Mr.. Douglas, and his supporterAarc hon
est in the stand which they have taken:
butin contending foran abstrac1proposi
ton, of ethics, they have lost sight of
the surrounding circumstances, and o f
the great advantages of the measure,
for allaying the excitement in regard to
Kansas.
The sole object of the Administra-
ton, and Of its supporters-as has been
repeatedly urged by this paper-is the
settlement of the Kansas difficulties, in
the shortest and safest possible manner.
The country has now for more than
three years, been distracted, and serious
danger, at times has threateneded the
Union Of the States, in consequence of
the difficulties in Kansas, and the Pc
Rod has now arrived, when final set
Element is imperatively demanded.
The President in Selling the first
available opportunity, forever to quiet
the excitement, has our hearty support;
and Mr.. Douglas in differing with him
as to the policy of the plan, has only
exercised that right Of independent ex-
preston of opinion, which has al
ways been acceeded by the Democrat
ic Party, to each of its members. His
right, however, freely to express his
opinions, is no excuse for the unwar-
antablc manner in which he abused the
President in his late speech in the SEN
ate.
The opinion OF the President, has
been confirmed by the Senate of the
United States, the most august, of
legislative bodies, and we doubt not,
but that on Thursday next, the Le-
compton Constitution will pass the
House by triumphant majority.
The matter will then be finally at
rest. Kansas will be a sovereign State,
her constitution can be altered, in any
manner chosen by her citizens, and her
domestic difficulties, will be confined
within her own borders; leaving the
distinguished Philanthropists, of the
National Congress, to attend to those
Legislative duties, which they were
elected to perform.
Time will vlndicate the course of the
President-and which it shows Mr..
Douglas to be mistaken-it will accord
always to him, an honesty of purpose,
in the position which he now occupies
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

~A frame building at the foot Of
Exchange street, in the city Of Kcokuk,
belonging to Mr.. John Starmus, was
destroyed by fire. on Friday last.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31
A Mtser's Prayer.

The following singular prayer was made
by John Ward, of Hackney, England The
document. which was found in Wards own
hand writing, might be called the miser 5
prayer. 1t is one Of the examples on record
of men combining in the utmost fanaticism,
with the total abstinence of anything like
moral feeling:
so, Lord, thou knowest that have nine
estates in the city of London, and likewise
that have lately purchased an estate in
fee simple in the county of Essex beseech
thee to preserve the two counties Of Middle
sex and Essex from fire and earthquakes :;
and as have mortgage in HertfordsEire,
beg of thee to have an eye of compassion
on that county and for the rest Of the
counties. thou mayest deal with tn. m as
thou art pleased. 0. Lord, enable the Banks
to answer all their bills, and make my debts
on good men. Give a prosperous voyage
and return to the Mermaid sloop, because !
have insured it; and as thou hast said the
days of the wicked are but short, | trust in
thee that thou wilt not forget thy promise,
As have purchased an estate in reversion,
which will be mine upon the death Of the
profligate young man, Sir l. l.. Keep my
friends from sinking, and preserve me from
thieves and house breakers; and make all
my servants so honest and faithful, that
they may attend to my interests. and never
cheat me out Of my property, night or day."
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31
ezA letter from Sebastopol to the Bos-

ton Transcripts" says:
Our American gentlemen often have live
ly discussions about forming an American
settlement here. This being free port
foreigners are encouraged to come and set
tie. and land can be purchased at very
low rate. Meats, vegetables, grain and
fruits are very cheap, but some of the for
eign goods are rather high. The climate il
very healthy, being neither SO warm in sum
mer. nor SO cold in the winter, o. it is in
Massachusetts"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

EEThe New Orleans Courier, of
the Goth, contains very i'll judged ar
ticle ridiculing the present religious
movement.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

-Four Memphis exchanges contain full
accounts Of the dedication Of the first Jew.
ish synagogue in that city which took place
on Friday. Rev. DIR. Wise, of Cincinnati,
delivered a discourse on the occasion.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

IL A plan for a seri es of short canals, to
avoid The distractions in the Hudson river
near Albany known as the Overslaugh, is
nnder consideration. The cost is estimated
at 5000 600
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31
Notice.

TO WHOM IT CONOBRN.-Ths Council Com.
mttee 10 shom referred the propriety Of making
. change In the grade Of the streets the old col
leSe blun, will meet ct the Council Ohambsr on
Thursday the 26th Inst ct O'Clock p n when and
whore Ill persons interested requested to attend
70 censult With said o mmistee on the subject.
Fl; ;S :: II. !: :; s::::::: COMMITTEES
March 28d 1855. mcb14dM
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

~ A singular consequence of the expect
60 arrival OF the royal bride in Berlin is
mentioned In letter of the 25th: Sever
~ ncuses In the capital are already orns-
mented with flags and garlands in honor Of
m me marriage Of Prince Frederick William.
h AnS over Glasses are aoeking to the pawn
U c.S.ss.. " order 70 pledge artislss Of les
NJ w. ssaa 1ve shslees. = tAsy veil knew
ssI: = !: sS q -, :: ~ 81 g
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31
STEAMBOATS,.

Hate Cassel,
GRAY, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Master.
vTVHE FANNY Harris and KATE CAssEL will run
j regularly between Rock Island, Davenport and
oil points above to st. Paul making sure connec.
lions At Gaens 18th the following boats, which Com
pose the Minnesota Daily Packet Line 70 st. Paul
leaving Galena at 10 O'Clock, n.
Steamer Northern Light, P. Lodwick, Master.
Northern Belle, J. Y. Hurd
" City Belle X Lodwick
Granite State, II. 0abbett
Galena, Lorton,
Alhambra, MCGUIRE,
The Fanny Harris leaves Rock Island aud Dsven
port for 0aiens every Monday, wednesday and Fri.
day IT O'Clock NJ
Returning leaves Galena for Rock Island and Da.
vrnport every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9
O'Clock N, connecting with the Tishomingo, which
leaves Immediately on the arrival Of the Fanny Har
ris, At o'clock P NJ.
The Kate Ca.sel leaves Rock Island and Davenport
for Dubuque every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
At O'Clock AN
Returning, leaves Dubuque for Rock Is,snd and
Davenport on N ,ndsy. Wednesday and Friday at 9
O'Clock NJ, connecting with Ksokuk and st. Louis
Packet BIN Campbell, which leaves on arrival OF the
Kate Cesse At 8 o'block p H.
These boats will give through tickets to all points
above 0aens 10 81 Paul. will also receipt for freight
to oil OF the above Points, and will pay particular at
tenti0n to the delivery Of the same -engers and
ship can rely upon the strctest parctualty, rs
these boats convey the Nail and must leave promptly
at the hour to make their connections.
N. B.-These boats arrive every evening ct Fulton
City In time for the Chicago train.
BURROWS s. PRETTYAAN,
Agents, Davenport.
II. LANGLEY * CO.,
POwARS l. CO.,
Agents, Rock Island.
VIZ. GROvENBERY,
Ticket Agent, Davenport mch2.-itf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

~The Burlington Gazette chron-
iclcs the appearance Of Balmorals, the
famous red petticoat-at that city.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

cB Whatever mny be the reputation of
man while alive, when dead he is gener.
all allowed to be a finished gentleman.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31
ALLEN 4 CLARK.

ALLEN Il CLARK,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
Nesariss Public, Commissioners Of Dee
fer Macao husetts, Fire and Life
lnsussace Agents; Real Es-
tate and Discount Brokesv.
Metropolitan Block. second street,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
4 NOLLECTION6 and all professional business In
~ every part Of the State intrustd 70 our care viii
receive prompt attention money invested, taxes
paid Ter non-residents; money loaned on unincum-
bered real estate security; fArms houses and lots
leased; real estate OF oil KINDS bought and sold on
commission
Money constantly on hand to loan, on personal and
real estate security.
Land Warrants bought and sold, and located BY
experienced agents.
Weinvt the attention Of all persons In search OF
highly improved farms, valuable city property, or
unimprOved lands, to extended and daily increa-
sing catalogue OF real estate To pArtias wishing 10
invest on speculation, We offer the most favorable
terms large tracts Of carefully selected prairie and
timber lands, situated near lines OF proposed rail-
roads, In nearly all counties Of the State.
Aso large tracts OF land In Minnesota and Missou-
RI Some The best lots in Omaha, N. T. We feel
confident that from list embracing property to the
amount OF half . million Of doiiars, we can easily
please all DESTROYS Of making ar.t-rate Investments
Yeb4du ALLEN Il CLARE.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

4 Convention Of the Democratic party Of the State
Of lows will be held at Iowa city. on Thursday. the
Sesh day Of June 1895 for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the ofoes Of .secretary, Auditor and
Treasurer Of state also for the uansscts"n OF sueh
other business a. said Convention may deem proper
The ratio % representation will he one delegate fof
each one hundred votes, and one additional delegate
for each fraction over n,y votes cast In each county
for ne Democratic candidate for Governor In October
last Counties casting less number Of votes Will be
entitled 10 one delegate each.
No county can be represented by proxy,
Gao. W NcCLsAAv, GEO. 8. @. Dow,
d. O. FINCH, WIN. Vo0HT'
john CLAaK, CHARLIE CohkEhf'
Wv. BELKSAP, d. II. soLoAoS,
l. d. TEST, Stdfs Central Cb"im"fee.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

When the pot boils over, the scum
goes first.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31
A Ii rcat Discovery

W. Z. CHILDS h CO.'S,
Patent Elastic Fire and Water Proof
CEMENT ROOFL.1'G ,!
| WE, the undersigned, are prepared to contrac,
w and put on at the shortest notice.our
Elastic Fire d Water Proof Cement Roofing
It being the only article yet invented that will sue
ccssfuy resist the action Of the atmosphere In ever
climate 1t 10 perfectly Ore and water proof and In
point OF durability We believe II u equal II not supe.
FLOR, 10 any metallic roofing. We can put II over
old tin, tar iron, or shingle roofs II making no diff
| ference how fiat or steep the roof may be. Thia
foonng iswarranted to prove above represented.
We will put i on for % 90 per square, Go feet
square) We will apply II upon tin and iron roofs fq
81 90 per square. being account Of Ito durability
the cheapest paint that can be used.
We invite oil who building, and those who Wish
their roofs repaired 70 call at our ONCE opposite the
I:eCaire House, Davenport, Iowa. and examine sam.
pies, and satisfy themselves In regard 70 the dureb-
ity and practicabnity OF this roofing
n: B.-We are prepared TO oil orders for our c.,
ent 70 those residing ct distance. with printed d.
CWv ana co.asv RtgAs, for Io.ea end xss..,,ts
~ sats.
in VAN lRR0EN 4 Bao.
o. A. BENJAMIN, General Agent.
REyERENCEs IN CINCINNATI
4r Ezra Bailey, Smith street, between Fourth AnA
4r samuel Ogden, No ~ Fourth street.
Baker and Won Publ, No g Fourth street
Mr. GEORGE Carlisle, President Of the LAFAYETTE nanh
DR. John Law. Agent Of Royal Ins. d., Lendoo
essrs John Shiso 4 o., Dry Goods dea,sea ~
street.
itchell and Rammelsbsrs. Furniture n... .. ..
dealers 18th street.
iles Greenwood, Eco.
"a Hinkle.
DAvDRon9
Geo L Davenport,
DR. James Hall,
Goats / Pstchin, Builders.
BW Wheeler, Architece,
Peck. City Clerk,
0eo Parker,
D CLINE, Painter,
Mr. Paterson, Locuso Uereot,
Jaime, Donslly La, DsviapestlIssa veek
Hi Adams. e
Hakes 1 Risgs, Jswslsrs,
ROCK Inland.
PL 1i'chsu. 1aahs
iona Woods
Lewis Y Wsbbss, 1sslnaGess.
Hubbard, Asno laG1saaea
9 Hooker,
Ira voots, Duldss.
sssso, Wood o., Dsdstsa1 noauAsowanalna. -
J 2 hsener, 0iassn, Iowa.
1soEy Wtnss. WAeae1aie 0todhaU nnaaar -
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31
CARIOzOPHER CULLEF,
HORSE SnORR AND FARRIRR.

CIIJzcu0 OF
Davenport and Scott County &. ne "
< rally, that he has permanently To-
NJ Gated himself In this city where he y y
10 prepared TO shoe horses scientific principles
After twenty study and yractice on the anato
my Of the foot, Of which time he has spent eleven
years under the superntance Of the best veterina-
Rams In Europe he wishes to say that be will give
satisfaction 70 al persons wing horses laboring un-
der tho disease Of corns contractions, COMMONLY
called hough bound" interfering, overreachirs,
quarter cracks, rand cracks, sprains Of the cords
founders. rinsbones and spavins tor oil OF which he
warrants perfect cure II curable. The greater part
q these diseases are caused b. bed shoeins want
Of proper judgment. mch0dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-31

Tho new, very light draught and superb Steamer
MARY COOK DALZELI., Master,
Will, on the opening OF navigation, commence run.
ming - Regular Packet TO the above and all inter-
me late points, continuing 10 the trade during the
tire season.
The Mary Cook was built with . view to ligh.ness,
strength and speed and in her neither
trouble expense has been spared TO make her an
No. Mississippi Steamer. and one in al respects
most admirably adapted 70 the wants Of the river
Che Will be found, regards capacity for business
% we'll % superior accommodations inferior TO no
boat In the trade, and - such, Capt. Dslxell takes
scousiotances, and the public generally.
Shippers may rely upenhavtng their freight handled
With the greatest care and and dispatch and passen
Of being made always quite Ct home.
For Freight Or Passass apply on board, or = Bur-
rovS Z PYettyman. Pebedtf
The daily Butte record., 1858-03-01
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

tUphH IuNusHIPI
John :. Berry ry................-.... bdwaru Douaho
CoSsTABLEs.
(Ophr Township
Mathew J Purcell ............... .Robsrt l.. Patton
The daily Butte record., 1858-03-01
To the Citizens of California.
C a u = 10 n
Wolfe's Schcidam Aromatic
&CHN Apps,

Which alnrra,cd compo nds are intended to sell in
California against my genuine article.
My object Is 50 announce that | haze recently es
tHblishcl an AGENCY IN SAN FRANCISCO for
supplying the state aud Oregon with my Schnapps
and hat hereafter WIN always keep said ugeucy
supplied with large sook; So that respectable drug
gi-Ls aud liquor denlors throughout California
can always supply themselves nj regular price,
merely enough over the New York price to cover
cost Of freight and charges thus avoiding compla ut
Hs heretofore Of occasional scarcity and eXtreme
high price
1t l. now many years since | first imported these
Schnapp- from the celebrated pi dSilery at Schri~
dam, Holland, in which Hm inlcrstcd Ii Is now
conceded that no Gin was ever imported into this
country which has approached my SChnapps in re-
gard to PURITY, ilEALfuFULNESS. and EN-
QUIsIrE AROMA or aavor. This claim. and Tor
proof point to their universal popularity and the i'm
mcnse and increasing consumption 10y all cilsses
north and SOUTH east and west. comprising the TEN
prrance people, medical faculty, &c to such en eN
tent that my establishment, packing the enormous
quantity ol 5000 bottles per day, i barely able to I'LL
lis orders.
Also, the Wollc's Schnapps have been analyzcd
by the mast celebrated Chemists, Drs. MOu aud
Deck. of New York, and others, who all testify that
hoy no n
The daily Butte record., 1858-03-01
Gil Oil; Oil!

MEATS FOOT OIL. LINSEED OF. CHINA NUT
~ oil. Polar Oil, Lard Oil, tamphene and Tur
prnline for sale by
j. VI. CLARK h BRO.
Fire proof brick Myers st, between Montgomery
and bird. dllu
The daily Butte record., 1858-03-01
Notice.

NGtlce.
STATE or CALIFoRSIA, Oiicc Bird OF supervisors
County of Butte. I Dec. 9Th, 1851.
IT is ordered by the Board Of supervisors of Butte
County, thai hereafter any person or persons pre-
setting n claim or claims for any servceso or labor
Of any nature ar for merchandise or any oih' pro
pcry, or tor supplies foi the and benefit o the
County, shall certify thereon what officer or person
ordered or contracted for snch labor, service or
supplies. violation Of tlns order after us notice,
sha!Ibe deemed good grounds for rejection
Attest MIL DARRACH, clerk
ByJ. IL. MARBLE, Deputy.
Oroville, Dec. :, 1857 Dim
The daily Butte record., 1858-03-01
STATE OFFICERS.

UNITED STATES SENATORS.
D. {. Bro1erick ............... ....... .Wm. GTin
u.s REPRESENTATIVES,.
j. q. Mex Kibben .....H .... Chas Scott
The daily Butte record., 1858-03-01

Secretary of state Lewis Cass
" Treasury ........... ...... Howell tohO
- Interior. ......... -. jacob thompson
Navy...... .............A Aaron Brown
War.:.............. ........J. q. FLOYD
Postmaster General ...... ...Nalhan ClIturd
Assistant SCI retart OF state ..llenry Ledsar1