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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23
Euture Business Prospects.

1t is true we have passed the crisis IN re-
cent financial embarrassments and are en-
Outraged to look ahead with increasing hope
f~ulness. Difficulties, however, are still to be
surmounted, the accomplishment OF which
must REQUIRE extreme prudence and caution.
IL ia not 10 the nature Of things that SO great
a arrangement 10 monetary affairs, aad In
the inuunerable ramifc atoms OF trade, should
be very speedily adjusted, or satisfactorily
overcome. Those who anticipate a qulcs re-
turn to the same condition OF things existing
prior to the hard times, are sure OF dissp-
pointment. The ~foliies, e~xtravagances, and
wild speculations--all growing out OF an IN
real, inflated condition of things accumula-
ting gradually for twenty years--reached a
poiDt beyond which they could progress no
further, and hence when the i~ncongruous e.
ements of this gathering storm clashed, 1t
broke and spread devastation. We are yet
in the tornado's, track which ia deep and
marked on all sides with evidences OF demo
liticn. At every point edifces great and
small-once doomed impregnable-'oppie pied
aud fell. Others, like the giant oak, were Shi''
cred or stripped Of their branches, and It'll
bear marks Of hard usage. MANY, less potent,
though Of more elastic mould, bent under the
burtheu of accumulated distractions, and are
far from having gained an erect position
Few, indeed, now stand, that did not, IN a
greater or less degree, ~partake OF consequen'
ces in the d-vas,ing course Of this unprece'
denied financial hurricane. Like the battle
field after a fierce conflict, time is required
to bury the dead, and care for the wounded
Rnh Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

A call has bean issued in Baltimore for a
meeting sin favor Of the immediate admis-
sion of Kansas under the Lecomptor consti-
tuition" which has already received a large
number Of signatures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

have been houored by them with cordiality
and kindness which | could not have eI pee
ted. Virginia has always taken a lively in
terest 10 those of her cons who have epdea-
vored well 10 the cause of the Commonwealth.
1t has been my fortune to be benefited by
that p~aternal feeling. l have had conferred
upon me high honors, the recollection of
which | have ever cherished. Soon after
the end of the war of 1915, | had conferred
upon me by the Legislature of this State a
sword of honor-s beautiful token Of al
prevail, which, | regret to say, | have not with
me, a this time. The sw1rd | have or, is a
Louisiana sword, and happened to lie the
only one within reach when | lett Washing
ton. At subsequent period, Virginia did
me the honor to confer upon me a gold medal,
which would set forth the Distinction by
which had gained the appreciation of the
Req, Of a State that | am proud
to own as my dear old Mother.
Late. they conferred another honor upon
me, by passing highly complimentary resolu'
tions, aud now, forty-four ears after the frs
honor, which was bestowed upon me by the
Legislature Of Virginia, l am received here
with the kind expressions Of your heart, witt
a warmth aud cordiality which make me feel
that this honor is the ~prouiest OF them all
(Applause.)
When | reflect upon all these testimonials
OF regard, | may say, without Arrogance. tina
my life has not been entirely in vain. From
my earliest youth | was fired with an arden
desire o prove myself worthy of this our Coon
monwealth, aud now. to receive such gene
rUus applause, Id truly gratifying TO my fee'
ings. 1t will cheer the remaining days ot life
Ii will tighten 10y path to the grave.
After a lew more remarks Ut q similal
purport, Gen. Scott concluded by reiteratlns
his thanks tor the hUnors which had beer
conferred upon hiH.
The speaker then vacated the Chair, and 10
troduced the iilustrious guest to the mem
bers aud others.
After about twenty minutes had been thu'
occupied, he resumed the Chair, and tht
House adjourned.
Previous to General SCOTS introduction
to the House, he was received and welcomed
10 the Senatc-the President Of that bod
making him an appropriate address, to which
he responded 10 terms similar to the speech
lie delivered in the House of Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

The following canned gentlemen have been
appointed by Gov. Wise, visitors at the Deaf
and Dumb and Blind Institution, in Stauoton.
viz flames IL. Skinner, George Baylor
Absslom Koiner, Col. W. IL. Harnan'
Au,rsta SAM. C. Williams, Shenandoah.
l.. w. Glazebrook. Richmond. "m. NC
Lsughlin, RockbrIdge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

The contest for the office OF CLERK OF fse
County Court Of Augusta is likely to Dc
a, animated one. Mr.. j. B. lmhoden' Mr.
7 p Watts. Mr.. Jefferson Kenney, MIR. Jas.
Cocbra q, and Mr.. I. B. Wilson, are already
o,rounced as candidates. Mr.. imboden says
-. of6ce is worth IS, 900 per anuum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

The Wabash, late flag ship Of the home
SQUADRON, has been ordered to be nut out OF
comm ,,sion, and prepared as fay ship OF the
Mediterranean squadron. The officers have
been detached and the crew will be de-
charged. Oh ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23
new Corporation ONCE propo''d

C~UyMCNIlaT''
new Corporation Ofic. Propo''d
a bill is now before the Legislature %
State, to provide for the appointment by
Councils, Of Fire Marshals. IL l. pra'"
to give TO this officer the power to 'n3-.
into aud investigate all fires, to make aH''
and be is to be paid and governed as ~
Ders are.
The obje"t Of this movement is certain!
good one, but 10 this time Of genera r''''o'
ment, would it not be well Instead OF ns'
ficers with additional expent". 70 enlAf2 -
power Of the City Mayors. These s"o's.
are supposed to be no. fully empl'!'. p,
having the requisite police orgao'z'H..
proposed service can De we'll done ~
and at less expense u the City to-
the provisions Of the new bill. Qoh'1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

Gov. MeMullin has applied to the VAST
ngton Territory Legislature to be divorced
from his wife, who is in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

The Charleston Mercury even exceeds the
Anti-Wise Democratic papers in this state, IN
it's denunciations Of the Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

A white man in Petersburg has been ar.
rested for assaulting and committing an out
rage upon the person of a young girl in that
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

Senator Bell will not obey Instructions on
Lseompton, and will state his reasons tor
this course at the next meeting of the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

The Rev. James Farauharson, agent of
the Bible Union Society. died on the 18th,
after a short illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

Both branches of the Legislature ad journed
on Saturday, until to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

In Charleston and Savannah, affairs are
fast returning to a specie basis, and Virginia
and North Carolina must soon fall into line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23
Present to Princes. Royal.

Conspicuous among the piles Of jewelry
and plate ia a characteristic gift. a large ed.
ton Of the sacred "a Bible, bound in
the mos, costly and lorseous style. On the
fy-Ieaf il inscr bed:
The Committee Of the British and Foreign
Bible Society to her h yal Highness the
Princess Royal, on the occasion Of her mar
riage. with sincere prayers to Almighty God
for her happiness in time and e.erni y.
Jan, 1858. SHAFTsByRy. President"
DEED! SEEDu SEEDl!!-
- 100 bushels prime Clover Seed
70 Timothy Seed, just re-
ceiyed. and for sale by
feb 22-2m kNOA d bho.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23

A LCOHOL AND ETHEREAL OIL, z full
Y supply, received, and for sale By
b % H COOK 4 co, SaTepts Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-23
PUBLISHED DAILY M TRI-WEEKLY BY
aDGAN SNOW DEN.
Mr.. Hunter. Addres. ~ Richmond

TUESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 30, 1858.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12
STOCK.


TvHD thorough breed Durham Boil, DAvY
j CROCKkTT, r. nov kept for the heneit OF ,ho-e
who wish 70 avail themselves OF his servsces at
Cannon's stables, west Davenport.
fERss .-Ca-h-Por common co~s, 81. for Grade.
or part bred, &l0, Tor thorough bred cows $50.
VS. ssIr.a ON The an Of Mach s sl,a 't ~
jacob Perez VI Clark county Ohio. He one of tn
finest short horned Durham Balls Of HIS age In the
s,a'er, or in England. See bis Pedigree, No. las,
Vol 3, American herd book.
PEDI0RKE.--" Dsvy Crockett was Got By import-
ID Alderman, 26l Cut Of Young virsinia, BY Powhat
tan 2s = LAZY OF the Lake By Imported Reforme-
issO3j Rose Of 5har by B-lviiere ti70Sl Rcd Rose
5,h BY - Nubesck tls25 Gad Rose ~ by III.
Grace I3ii,l Red Rose LIST By Marlborough 7ual
American Gov by favorite t252l hv Prince ls.,i 4
BY Fohiambe l2eS BY Hobbsek Lsis,l ~ James
For further particulars inquire at Cannon and
Rrencn's Mills. west davenport.
After devoiing q large Port on Of my time for the
past six yenrs sparing neither trunbs or expense To
obtain the bet thorongh-tred stock th,t could lie
In this country or in Europe,I am happy TO state
that can Justly recommend one OF ths best young
thor1gh bre Stations in the world Of the beet
Mammoth Jack, and Imported thoroash-brei Dur.
ham Bulls, and IS good 3 Hereford Bull as kagand
ever produced, an Alderney Ball, and SuGois Hogs.
The services Of all these suim'i- ale wiihin the
reach of every person Who wisEes u improve sheir
stock. This is very Important branch y! asricul-
tursl Interests ANA ou-ht 20 b. every where prom
inent although II hse here'crure been toe much
nagiectel ov Farms OF Iowa, who have not paid
sufficient attention the production Of pare high
bred animals. 1t Is wtl known fact, particularly
among the growers Of fine STOCK in England, that
10 the best sire should BE- a pure thorough bred AMI
NAL the, OF sire of the opposite character
invarab, shows the defects u an ie feet pedigree.
Another fact equally established although Il may
appear strange TO some, Is that the offspring fire.
quently posses the distinctive traits o. Characters
which irst impregna,ed the dam. These, ard many
equally impor aut facts, render II ~ the first
sity 81 Obtain thorough bred animals, for the i'm
provement, 81 STOCK OF all kind.
~ ifssPh rClStAnilv m
hand for sale Thoroughbred stock.
apr9d&w3m J n. CANNON.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12

GRkAr DUTRUcTIos ov PeoPEnTY.-The
rains Of last Sunday afternoon ana night
has caused very heavy damages in this vi
cinity. Mil dams. bridges and fences were
carried away before the impetuosity Of the
food. Bacons dam. three miles south Of
this place. was destroyed; about eighty
feet Of Orendorfs stone dam at South Gee-
esee was carried away, flooding the whole
section Of country bordering on Fox River.
Several bridges on the milwaukee and Mis-
sissippi Railroad, between here and Mill
waukee have been swept away, and inter
rup'ing regular trips over the road. Dams
and bridges in several parts of this county
have been destroyed The lowlands are
all inundated, and fences, timber. hay and
sheep carried away. Ihe amount Of dam
nges IL iGcalculable TIE loss will fall very
heavy on mill owners There never was ex-
pcrienced so destructive storm in this por-
ton Of the State Wnskesha Democrat
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12

~ They have strange institutions in
Cincinnati. A married lady was severely
bitten by large dog, the owner OF which
in his great regret called upon the husband
Of the lady and expressed his willingness to
kill the dog If desired. The husband, how
ever, responded as follows 40, never mind
my wife, but if you value your dog look to
him. IL he don't die after that operation,
he may consider himself id lucky cur
An extraordinary and disgusting exhibi-
ton also took place few nights ago. A
man made bet that he could kill dozen.
rats in less time than a dog could kill the
same number; large crowd assembled
The contest was an exciting one The man
would snatch up the rats with his hands
and biting them across the back of the neck
and spine, would thus kill them at once
The man completed his dozen as the dog
had finished his tenth.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12
Mount Ida Female College.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.

TNHB Summer Session o. this Instftuti commen-
= ces on Monday, Nay Sd, 1865. The location Of
this Institution for general heathsulness purity Of
moral atmosphere, snbimity and beauty OF scenery,
II not eac-lled Il is thought BY that Of any similar
Institution in this nation The buildingis substan-
tiae brick ednce, situated . beautiful eninence
Overlooking the ''FstheY Of waters and Twin CIT.
- Of the West" and II now beine fitted up In the
most approved style ofeastern Colleges. The Session
Rooms have been nicely pabered and supplied With
the best styles Of Boston furniture disgonally ar.
ranged, and the three commodious Ial0rs have been
neatly papered, painted, caspeted snd furnished With
new and elegant piauas, &C., fer the accommodation
Of the musical and ornamental department. Two ID.
ditions Professors will be a6ded to the Yacuity-a
lady and gentleman, late Of Troy Female OAiege, n
The boarding department will accommodate q
present, between seventy nve add hundred young
ladies' and Will Be under the supervision OF the Prsc-
ident and his Lsdyj and parents may b assured
that no pains will be spared, not only promote the
Scholarship and standing, but The health and CON-
fort Of their daughters. This Inssituton heing now
placed under auspices Of the Mount Ida College
Association, and with the highest Col
legiate pwers, full and formal Diplomas, conferrng
appropriate Literary Degrees, win b swasded to
thooe yoong ladies who coopiete the prescribed
course Of study. 1xpeness viii b reduced to meet
the times. Students VIII be received q any tmsdu-
ring the nrst half Of the session
mayI-N Nv Il Y F00KB.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12
Democratic County Coaventian.

The Democrats % Scott County will assemble IN
Convention, on Saturday, the 18th day ofJune A. ID.
lSS II Two clo,k r. H., u appoint delegates TO At
tsud the Democratic State and Congressional Con
ventiou 70 be hsId at Iowa City the oath day OF
June next.
The ratio Of representation will be delrsste for
each township; one for every tevn,y Democra,ic
votes for Governor IN october last and one Tor
each fraction over.
Tue Democrats Of the different townships are 10
usestei 10 send delegates 70 the above Convention.
Pr order
AUsrIN Coasn, HU0H v. GiLDEA,
A. 6M ALLFIELD, ". sHKMAS,
CIV. DAKEs, =. MELTON,
DOTy, County Committee.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12

SEA SERPENT CAUGMr.-A marine monster
Of formidable dimensions was exhibited at
No. 90 Wall street for q short time on Sat
urday morning, having been caught early
the same day by JOS. Crazy. while fishing
off pier No. l, East River. with hook and
line. It was of the viper tribe, 6 1.2 feet
long, and II inches in circumference, in the
largest parts, covered with brilliant dia-
mond shaped spots, in yellow and black,
and very handsome when first caught
The creature was sent off to person skill
ed in the art Of stuffing. and when thus pre-
served will be returned to Wall street. If
not the veritable sea serpent Of which 81
many tales are told, it must have been one
of his lineal descendants. Mr.. Cnrran. to
whom it belongs. says he has seen the same
kind Of reptile on the coast of Florida, but
of smaller dimensions-Neu York Journal
of Commerce.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12


ATTEMPT TO LYNCH A MuEDERER.--We
learn from the Louisville Courier that there
was much excitement at Nicholasville, Ky,
on Friday afternoon. A mob gathered
around the Jail and demanded Joshua Ar
mold, imprisoned for the murder of his wife
They wrenched the Jail door off its hinges,
ana were only induced to desist by the in
tercession of several respectable citizens.
and the promise that Arnold should be tried
on the following Monday.
A guard of eight men was then posted
around the Jail doors. Another rush was
made to get at the prisoner, when four Of
the guard stood their ground and cooked
guns, determined that the mob should
walk over their dead bodies before they
should swsrve from their duty.
Arnold had two thousand dollars upon
his person, which he offered to the jailor if
he would procure hun yial of strychnine.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12


DEATH From CHLoRoroRM TAKEN FOR SEA
sIcKNEss.-A sad occurrence to one of plea
sure. party, who left Ethe village of Grant
Vile in Needham, for an excursion down
the harbor yesterday morning. took place
during the forenoon.
The party was composed Of about thirty
persons. including the clergymen of the vii
lage, who had chartered the yacht Surprise
OF this city. They found the swell so heavy
that number were attacked with seasica-
ness. One, Mr.. Ebenezer Boyleston Jones.
had provided himself for such an emergen-
cy with vial of chloroform, which he had
either been told, or read in newspapers was
cure for that disorder OF this remedy
he swallowed about an onuce mixed with
water. A short time afterwards he was
found in th@cabin in convuls ons. and va
rious remedies were applied for an hour or
more, but he never spoke or recovered con-
sciousness. This was about twelve o'clock.
the vessel being off Boston Light. They
put into Rainsford Island to obtain the aid
of Doctor, but Mr. Jones by that time had
been dead for some time. The party whose
day of enjoyment had received such mel
ancholy termination Immediately returned
to the city.
Mr.. Jones has been for number of wears
employed as clerk in the office of the
Boston and Worcester Railroad. at the de-
pot in this city, his place of residence being
at Granville He leaves wife but no
children.-Boston Traveller.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12

Nor CoRRKcr.-A statement is going the
rounds iof the newspapers, of the alleged
confession of dying sailor in Texas, that
ne was one Of the crew which mutinied
and murdered Thodosia, the daughter Of
Aaron Burr, and wife of Governor Allston,
of South Carolina. 1t is only necessary to
say, that we read the same statement TWEEN.
ty years ago, but with this variation-that
the death-bed revelation was made in Mo-
bile, not in Texas. The fact is that there
Is no truth IN either report 1t Is we'll
known to those conversant with the facts
Of this sad affair that the beautiful Theo-
dosia sailed for New York from Charleston,
IN pilot boat. that . dreadful storm occur
red . few days after. and that the boat was
never heard Of again, having gone down in
the storm.-MoLie Register.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12
800 Crates Of CrOckery
Wholesale amt Retail.

T HAVE in store and for sale the largest stock Of
L Coed, IN this line, in the State. My stock con-
sists of all the varieties Of CHINA, Glass and Earth
en- Ware, yellow Rockingham ware, silver Plate !
a d Britannia ware. Bohemian ceuin and Amer
lean Glass solar and Fluid Lamps Chandeliers
Gi and,es, Lam, wlcks, Chmueys and Clio es
Looking ella, IS AMI !. Oking 1.ass Plates, and all
other articles usually kept in this line.
CroCkcsy-Consists Of upwarl is OF 500 crates and
Casks impo ted direct fro the poteries In Liverpool
which enables m. 70 sell my goods rs per cent
than any other dealer In the market.
Frerch Popcelain.-I hsve Just received very
large stock Of white and gold band China dircc, II
Limoges, France Ny arrange nent with the manu-
factuIers are such that receive none but The b-s
grade Of gods Of th latest most app styles
Gold band and decorated tea sets are worth from
eight to tw nty-ive dollars, dinner sets and other
articles at all prices.
silver Plated WaPe.-I have inst received
very large stock of Plated goods of uogers Smith d
Cos make. All goods are warranted " be plated
the best quality white metal which can with dim.
Guilty be ii,ti guishei from silver.
Looking GlaSses.--I have larger quantity
than has ever before been offered for ss,e in this
place. Knives, forks and waiter tof every quality
and size. In fact everything appsIta tanning t. this
line Of business be had by calling 1t No. l6 lie
Claire Block.
maysdAwtf CT wRBB.
NASH paid for City Orders by
" C.H. KENT,
may30 DIR Over Post ONCE.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-12
The British Outrages-Prospect OF an
Amicablo Settlement.


A tclegraphic dispatch from Wash
ington, states that Lord Napier, the
British Minister, on Wednesday even
ing, received dispatches from the Com
mandcr of the West India squadron,
expressly disowning having authorized
the recent acts Of visitation, and ex-
plicitly disclaiming any instructions
contemplating such contingency.
He further states that Immediately
upon being informed Of the offense
of the proceedings, he dispatched the
sloop Jasper after the Styx and other
cruizers, with orders to bring them in,
intending to call the officers to a strict
account.
These dispatches having been COM
municated to the President, and to
Congress, have produced a universal
feeling Of relief at Washington.
1t IS to be hoped that the fair and
concilatory, feeling and the desire to
restore the entente cordiale, between
the United States ssand Great Britain,
which is now displayed by the English
Minister, will be endorsed by the home
government. 1t is reported that Lord
Napier feels satisfied that his dis
patches from England, expected next
week, will authorize the fullest expect
atoms. We trust that this vexed ques-
ton may be disposed Of in the amic-
able manner which appearances now
indicate.