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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11

were lobbied together, and then lobbiei
through the Council last year, to the tune ef
hundreds of thousands, and an attempt to
be " done up" this year on smaller scale,
all at the expense of the tax payers of this
city.
We shall also have something to say in
relation to q certain contract with the Gas
Company, whereby certain leading mem
Der of the present Council procured Harris
on street to be lighted by about so lamps,
and whereby he became liable to pay GER
tain sums to the Gas Co., therefor which
were to be refunded a. fast as they were
sucked out Of the City Treasury. Further We
shall endeavor to show how the Gas Com
pauy, with the aid Of certain directors
thereof, some of whom now occupy a VERY
prominent posi- tion in our City government,
undertook to fasten, by written contract, up
on the City, the expense Of lighting as
many public lamps % the Company might
see fit to erect untills74 and how one
certain director, told certain other directors
that they had the City rery tight, and that
from the contract, in his opinion, the City
could not escape. We shall probably salts
fy the tax payers that this same director
has always talked, and now talks great
deal about" economy In the administration
of City affairs, of the Importance of protect
ing the credit of the city, dc. DC.
Coming down to later times We shall al
lude to the building Of a certain culvert at
the unction Of Rock Island and Fifth streets
for the benefit Of the Railroad Company,
and certain persons who have a fine proper
ty thereaway, and how a bill there or to the
tune Of $lS6 was presented at the last meet
ing of the Council, but which was not paid
In fact we shall have occasion to speak Of
matters which will "open themselves" to tax
payers for the first time, and which may
not compliment certain parties who had to
do Herewith We can "a tale unfold, and
the tax-ridden people of this city shall have
it unfolded, no matter where it hits.
One thing we demand Of the present
Council. and that without any unnecessary
delay that they give us bill of particu-
lars of last years expenditures. Aid. Sears
was the grand mogul of that Council, and
he can probably aid us materially in our la
bors. We call upon the Council for the
figures.
We understand that at the last meeting,
certain members of our Council commenced
stirring up the animals, and we hope it will
prove something more than spasmodic-
The Taxpayers of this city can count upon
the Democrat for a full expose of last and
this years business, and no matter wheth-
er the parties be Democratsicr Republicans,
they must show clean hands in the admins
tration of our city affairs, or they will not
escape onr notice.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11
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EVER
Worn by Kings or Emperors.

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New York, April 10, 1855.
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Il
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11

T HAVE in store and for sale the Largest ssock Of
i 0ocds IN this line, in the State. Ny stock cau.
sists Of all the varieties 0i CAiWd Giass end EaStA-
~ WGss, yellow Rockingham ware, kilves H1atsd
Britannia ware, Bohemian Belgium and Anser.
irsn Glassware, Solar and Fluid Lamps Chandeaie,s
81 andole1, Lame wicks, Ohimoeys and 0iebes.
Looking Giasses and L ohing 6lsss plates, and all
other srtic.es usually keps in this line.
Ceockesy-Consists Of upwsTds Os go crates aod
casks direct from the potteries IN Liverpool
vhieh enables N % sell mg goods - per csns less
than any other dealer IA the market.
Pvepeh Borcelaln.-I hsve Just received very
large stock Of white aod gold band China dirscs o9
Lmoses, France ny sTTangenent With the msnu.
factusers are such thst receive neno but The B =
gvsde a goods Of III. latest mast aopvoVed vlea
Gold band and decorated tee eels oso VoetA ivoU
eight 70 " nty-nve Asllsss, dlnnsr sses an1 olAeS
articles at al prices.
Silver PDesel Wase-I hevs tust received
ve!y Large stock Of Plated e0e6s - Ro0sss, Smith =
Cos make. All Foods are vasSsnAs1 . be plaeed .
the best quality Of white METAL which 60 w10 -.
Guilty Be di1tiaguiShe6 non silver. ~n..g
koodnG 0l00oso.-I heve larger qoansIV
tean has sver bs1ese besa 0Gesed Sor saJe = 49,
paoe. kAives, foSln esd waiter sof WI 49,
- size. In 1aet evoyeAtng ee9sSte@@s =
ln1 of basinsse eon - hed b eeiMn00 - - -
O8aiSo 1oock.
Doye16wu
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11

QUERIEs.-Is the accusing of a
Black Republican office holder of being q
liar, good and sufficient reason to Justify
the accused in punching the bowels of ac-
cuser with the sharp end of cotton um-
brella?
Are brush scythes and pitchforks includ-
ed in the catalogue of concealed weapons,
which are prohibited by lawY
Are church deacons, in good standing"
justified in canvasing the merits, and asking
the price and power of Colts revolverss
This triplet ofquestiona require immdiate
answers.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11
The Scott House.

ALL TIE COMFORTS OF PLEASANT HOME,
Comprising dean roome, clean linen, good atten-
dau1e, and cheerful compliance with all reasonable
demands.
This House Is new and we'll ventilated, and The
table will compare with any first class House west Of
the Mississippi,
The Prpprietors would respectfully announce TO
th'r East rn filends, and the public generally that
having purchased this Large Hotel and added mo Q
than one halt TO Its former size, and having rented
and reurnished the entire House they nat,er them
selves that they can anticipate the wants Of guests.
THIS liotse will be represented At the cars aud
boats by responsible AGENT 10 receive checks there.
by avoiding AL risk of losing Baggage.
5~Chaiges moderate
The Western Stage Company's Coaches leave this
House daily for the North and West.
j. j. HUMPHREY CO., Proprietors,
GTCorn"r of Front and Har rison Streets on
square below the Steam Packet and Ferry Landing. G
mch23dtf
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Park House..


lOW A IOWA.
vVNHis Large and Commodious Hotel has been leased
by the proprietor, thoroughly repaired and reno
waited, neatly furnished throughout in the best
ner, with sPBIsG BEDS and LIGHTED WITH GAS.
kopans will be spared TO make the PARK HOUSE
the A No - House OF the CITY; it being much the
largest AMI pleasantly situated IN . central location
IN the corner OF and Dut ulue streets near
the City Parx, with comfortable accommo ations for
Two Hundred Guests
TERNS-in conformity to the times.
Good and CapacioUs Stabling ed to the house.
J,TRUsDELI Proprietor.
Nov24dtf Formerly OF the Trusdell House
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BrI(tOn House.

'INHE undersigned would respectfully inform his
i friends and the yelling nubiic, that he has
opened this large hotel in lie Claire. The house is
nearly new and furnished with all the conveniences
OF modern hotels. The table will be supplied with the
best the country affords.
His experience and large acquaintance with the
business IN the West, is sufficient guarantee tha.
ms house - the place to stop at when you the
city of lie Oare
~ Hacks leave the Bratton House every morning
(Sunda. exoepted) for Davenport.
march, -d2wSwly Nd WESTLAKH Prop'r,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11

He went to purchase revolver, he threat
ened, he raved and he mutterred something
not loud but deep. We must do the Re-
preventative the justice to say, that that al
though it was very naughty in him to ac-
cuse his political brother of lying and there
by bring scandal upon the Republican fold,
yet, according to all accounts he conducted
himself in the actual affray with considers
able GOODNESS and spirit But for the dea-
con We cannot find any extenuation.-
He ought not to have brought his
party INTO such pass. Why he was ever
taken up for Office, why an Office which was
50 much wanted by SO many better men,
was even given to him We can't imagine
Was he useful to the party-had he talents
had be claims or influence or fitness of
any kindf His position is . mystery like
that o. fbe manner in which his predeces-
sor nausSsd ~ - sepestedlY elected to
the Office when there was decided Demo
cratic majority in this county. But he can
not expect to hold it forever. There is too
large list Of expectants. There is that
host of young lawyers whose average legal
ability is not too great load for one horse
There are all the political spectators who
can only belong to party of odds and ends.
And he must remember that now the Re-
publicans are supposed to have fair work
ing majority the battles for office are fought
in caucus and convention, and candidates
become numerous as offices become sure
Oh it is delightful to see the legion of Re-
publcans who are anxious to serve the
people, swapping and snarling over the
spoils. But Mr.. Clerk may shut up his
knife. People don't like the church brought |
INTO question. They don't like to hear
-ibald infidels saying "why, if this deacon
sins on so slight a provocation, why not
hat deacon and the other deacon, perhaps |
he whole superstucture of the churche is
.otten." And above oil they do not like to |
zee weapons of death deliberately drawn |
~ the hands which have handled the bread |
md wine
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11

Coon News FOR HOLDERS OF FLOR
rscE.- We understand that navigation is
expected to open soon, and that it will
probably remain open until after the e!ec-
tion Of Judge in this district If exchange
is as plenty during the time Mr. Dillon Is
running as it was while Mr. Cook was can
didate for Mayor, we should be in favor Of
some one from the house Of Cook d Sar
gent being candidate for Office all the time
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11
<.Ic. T.. NssITt0,EIs,

|rroRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
| Notary Public and Commissioner Of Deeds for
Hamps hire, Vermont, NV ork, Pcnnsyi wanna
|Ohio.
3hce-North-N Vest corner OF Main and secoRd
Its, Davenport, Iowa. aug l3 III
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11
JAMES 4. IOlt GOn

Nj a 81 ILLE AbE-NCl Ut TICE,
HICKORY GROVE, SCOTT CO, IOWA.
AyIkts disposed OF his interest In the Store bust
ness in the village has opened ofes for the
klsaction OF a General Agency Busue-s for the
!. OF lauds, drawIdg conveyances and taking appli-
Ions for Insurance on Town properly, collecting
G. and accounts, etc.
lso-a;tending suits before Justice Courts In the
lniy,
Will also keep Register 81 Land FOR sale in this
adjoining counties giving full description, And
Terms OF sale OF tn" same.
lso-a stock Estrsy Book, in which an entry will
made on application OF e-trays taken up or other
with description Of the game aud where they
be found.
,fcr to any respectable lawyer in Davenport.
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GEO. H. EETIsEgE3LL,

EroRNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW AND
XGonmissioner OF Deeds for Come ticu', vii.
prompt and careful attention to the collto ion OF
q, conveyance OF Real Estate, e1smin ng titIes
hi other kinds of legal business
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STATE DEMOCRAT.
DAVENPORT, JULY IL, 1868.


"B have printed and have for sale the following
w Blanks, 70 which list We shall be constantly
adding forms:
wsnantee Deeds, Quit Claim Deeds, Aortgages
Trust Deeds Trustees DEEDS "a new articte, Attach
ment Bonds, Gsrnish@es Notices, Petitions, Original
Notices Executions, Powers Of attorney, and Ia &c
variety Of Justices Blanks. Dec14h
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w. CARROLL,
-x,N E..,A m an n n N 4

w. CARROLL,
hiteCt and superintendent.
', In Gr.gg'e Block, southeast corner OF Sd and
rsets pAyrNPoRT. Iowa. sep2idly
WHEELER h WILSON'S
WING NJ A & Ii | n E.
. the "A, No. ID Sewing Machine for all
wing, even 10 the most beautiful
II M M Z NJ @s
efer the wheeler 4 " tlson for family USE
yritune.
ar n Wilson'S Machines are the JGrorstes
les. ~ y. Times.
.tion OF these machines and their worA
tfully solicited. 49,.
l.. opposite Cook b ssrssut's Bank, osvsn'
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~ Remember Haviland's auction
sale Of real estate tomorrew afternoon
That fine house and lot, on Perry street, is
to be sold without reserve,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11

~Quite brisk trade is going on
in the sale of Reaping and Moving ma
chimes in this city. We notice large num-
Der going into the country.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11

HMr. Davis Of the Penns y vania
House, requests us 10 say that he has abun.
dance Of stabling now. Fires don't stop
that concern
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r. B. AbbOtt,s
Machine and Jeboing Shop.
MANUFACTURERS OS

MANUFACTURERS o.
Curtis Patent OsciIlating Engine foHce
pomp.
VINHID Is douh acting for snd euckt.on punp,
i and is mere readily converted into Yire Engine
than any other pump now 10 use.
1t has no " Pinnger," and is not . 70 ary pump
Iwould call the attention Of Rsilrosd and eteAn-
boat officers also the pFcprietors Of Stables, Sswmis
rtores, Private Dwellings, and Country seats to u
Machinists and Engineers are invited TO examine
IL.
Repairing done without delay
Shop corner 8rd ana LeClairs street, Dsvenpos
Iowa june10-fDm
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-11

The HURRICANE.-Asw we feared, the
hurricane of Friday resulted in much dam
age. From conversation with many far
mers, yesterday, we learn that thousands of
acres of grain were prostrated by the all
powerful force of the wind and rain of day
before yesterday, and it is certain that un-
less it straightens up again, the immense
wheat crop of this county will have to be
moved by hand rather than by machinery.
lhls state of affairs is. indeed, very unfortu
nate, as the expense it will incur will be
cry great. We are assured that full one.
fourth of the grain crop of Scott county has
been destroyed by this storm.
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VVIt III N HPV W
FToRNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRS AT LAW
AND
NOTARIES PU Bi.iS
hce-At Macklot 4 Corbin's hxcbange once,
Import, Iowa. ocioH
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DIR. }. &. PARK EEs

bULD ANNOUNCE TO THE CITIZENS OF
davenport and vicinity that he has resumed tht
lee of medicine and may be found. when not pro-
hally engaged, n his oiheo Esxt door to hAfes
Noyg5dlf
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NICHOLAS EtHNEN,

NICHOLAS EtHNEN,
|HOLESALE TOBACCONlST,
Main and Soosad streets, Davenport, Ioscc
y variety of Havana and Domestic Sesars, To
Pipes, etc constantly on hand.
Il for Browns celebrated Fine Cut chewing
oking Tobacco.
gar Manufacturers would recommend well
/ stock OF l. aaf Tobacco, ronsisi ting OF Havana
Frs and PLIERS, Java aud Cuba Seed Leaf, etc
4dAWtf
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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

~ AOS
large cuts charged double the same dimensions Ct
type.
Displayed advrrtisenents onc-haIf more than
usual rates.
Yearly advertising contracts will be understood t.
apply strictly to tr Immediate business ~ the adEer-
tser and al other advertisements sent IN by the ad-
yertiser xill be charged extra.
Adyertise seneuts not accompanied with Instructions
will be insersl until forbd, aud charged accordingly
Notices for religious aud benevolent purpose m
serted ;iHe free Of cost, thereafter charged az
other Advertisements.
Advertisements igola abroad must be paid for m
eIriabiy IN dd5ance. unless from approved agents
Contracts To- yearly Advertising termihAble at thr
optlyn Of advertisers they paying du adyabt elet ~
% per cent. Oh The contract pfioe.
Advertisements inserted ncxt to reading matter
20 per cent advance above rates. and kopt on IN
si le ~ per cent advance regular rates.
All transient advertisements must DO paid for Y
advance.
RICHARDSON WEST, Iowa State Democrat.
sASDEHS X BRO. Daily Gazette
H. fischer X co, Der Dsmasrat.
HARRINGTON wILKfE. Daily Evening News
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DEMOCRATIC TowNsIP CoNvENTIoN.
AT meeting of the Democrats of Daven-
port Township, held at the Court House,
last evening, to appoint delegates to the
County Convention, to be held on the l4th
inst, Hon. James Grant was called to the
chair. and J. I. King. E. L. Kerr, and G. r.
West were appointed Secretaries.
On motion of T. D. Eagal, committee of
five were appointed to report list of dele
gates to said convention. Whereupon the
chair appointed 7. d. Eagal. Ira Brown,
Geo. r. West. John Johns, D. 8. True, as
said committee.
The committee reported the names of
James Grant, Harry Leonard. G.S. c. Dow
Samuel Parker, Thos. Robson, Hugh V.
Gildea, Henry Haupt, J. T. OReardon,
Adolphus Smallfield, David S. True, Geo. r.
West. John Johns, J. T. King. Ira Brown, a.
S. Maxwell and Geo. NJ. Van Hosen, as such
delegates
On motion the report was accepted and
the persons named, were declared delegates
to said County Convention.
On motion adjourned.
JOAN T. KING,
EDWARD L. KERR,
GEO. Il. WEST
Secretaries.
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Frank Plllllaer,

nNEY,S and Counsellors Mt Law, and NotAF
pnblic. Also agents for the Charter Oas
Co. Hartford, Conn.,, Capital $Soo,0co
I'm. Co. New Haven, to0o'oAos
a Claire Block, Davenport.
SR7dly FhAVN z t. .. :.
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SHOCKING ISGRATITUpE.- After all
the extraordinary and almost superhuman
efforts on the part of the proprietors Of our
Republican cotemporary; after years Of toll
and assiduous application in which they are
already grown gray. and all for the benefit
of the cause in which they have been en-
gagged, does it not seem strange. passing
strange. that large portion Of their own
party has risen in its, might and declared
that those time-scarred veterans are incom-
petent to represent the Republican party
Such seems to be the case at lea st such Is
the current street talk And what is to be
done? Not satisfied with the manner in
which the Gazette is conducted; ignoring
the fact that its editors have mondted every
hobby which has been placed at their door,
the leaders of the anti. Gazette faction pro-
pose within the present month to issue an
other Republican journal, which in all mat
ters is to be par excellence. The editorial
force which is to man this new craft is to be
made up of such unbounded talent as will
perfectly astonish the unsophisticated, and
completely annihilate the editors of the
Gazette Poor fellows. we pity them!-
Who would not, when it is con sidered how
thoroughly and completely they will be
routed; indeed We doubt much if they will
be able to issue another sheet after the ap-
pearance of this forthcoming prodigy
True, it may be, that the Gazette has been
weak journal in many points. but it is al
so true that its conductors have worked to
the extent of their ability to disseminate the
doctrines of the peculiar Institutions which
they try to represent, and for this alone
they deserve the consideration of their par
ty. But the Newspaper clique complain
also that the Gazette sells itself too often,
and regards pecuniary interest rather than
the great good of the party that in azing
upon the "loaves and fishes" it looses sight
of strict party usages; and further, that it
plays toady to certain individuals, when it
should be the organ of the party. the entire
party, without regard to persons. The |
truth of these charges we will not pretend
to.canvass at this time. They are instituted
and We shall look with interest for the re-
suit Is there not power enough in the |
steam press" to crush out this uprising op-
ponents Has the ALLIGATOR" which CON-
pIetes the editorial trio, lost all its virtue? |
1t cannot be possible. The Gazette has long |
been established, and has taken deep root in
this community, and we opine that the or
gan of clique No 2, will be obliged to raise
an immense amount of wind in order to up
root it. But we understand that it backed |
by large pile of almighty dollars" and
will enter the contest for precedence with
immense force Nous verrons
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Billiard Tables for Sale.
il with Cues. balls, &c, csoplsts Also Das Y1s.
niture, Arm Chairs, &C., VII be sold seposotely q
togsthsr, On MbeeAl Hme. 1uqaiIs Of
06O. BIDR1a
July3d0v Billiard 1oo0, uishe1I's 1loob