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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27
A Paradox

cussion on Friday evening last was the
amusing attempt Of Mr.. Vandever, the
Republican candidate, to perform
f at never yet essayed by the most
celebrated of circus riders, viz
that Of riding two horses, going
in opposite directions, at once. His
first announcement was that, he stood
sqnarely and fairly upon the Philadel-
phia Platform of 1856, and as a mat
ter of course, among the rest Of the
principles promulgated by that instru-
ment of contradictions, he advocated
the exploded doctrine Of COMPRESSION
al Sovereignty, and afterwards, in
another part of his speech, declared
that he was in favor of the principle Of
Popular Sovereignty, and that upon
that question there was no difference
between his opinions and those of Mr..
Lcffingwel. He claims in the words
of the Philadelphia Platform that the
Constitution confers on Congress the
Sovereign Po'cer over the Territories Of
the United States for their govern
ment and in the exercise of that power
it is both the right and the duty Of
Congress to prohibit in the Territories
those twin relics of barbarism, slavery
and polygamy," and Immediately after
wards, declares that standing upon the
principle of popular sovereignty, he be-
lives, that the people OF territory are
invested with sovereign poaoer to regu-
late their own domestic institutions in
their own way. At one moment he is
in favor of investing Congress with "a
power as absolute as that of the Car Of
Russia and at the next, he believes the
exercise of this power is inherent in the
people-a power which cannot be
taken from them without an infringe
ment upon Their sacred rights and lib.
critics.
How Mr.. Vandever and his repub-
ilcan supporters are to reconcile these
two positions-as opposite is light to
daIkncss-we are unable to see. Mr.
Nandever should remember and we
hope that our friends of the Gazette, if
they intend to make a decent show of
eight" in opposition to Mr.. Letting
well, will take their candidate under
their wing and impress upon his mind
the fact, that however elastic his prin-
ciples are allowed to be and however
frequently he may be permitted to
change his principles he should not at
tempt the physical impossibility Of
standing on both sides of fence at the
same time. If VIC did not know that
no democrat would stoop So low as to
make an alliance with a Republican,
we would really suppose that Mr.. Van
dever had entered into a conspiracy to
render himself ridiculous, ruin his party
and elect the democratic candidate for
Congress. Really Mr.. Gazette you
must look after your good looking
candidate, the rank and file of the
party will stand, packed Conventions
and support the nomination of wire
pulling politicians; but they will not
consent to see their candidate for Con-
gress, supporting the terrible "pro-sla-
very" "nigger driving" "black mouth
ed democratic" principle of Popular
Sovereignty, in opposition to the plain
statements of that happy ismahc in
strument, the Philadelphia Platform.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27

A domestic" ROMANCE A few days
since a. Irish domestic in the employ Of
cone OF the first families" in the Nineteenth
ward. met with with most singular good
fortune, in being united in marriage to a
wealih Southerner. The story is that the
Southernor was in some romantic manner
smitten with her charms. and proposed mar
riage, when he was promptly accepted
The fair domestic went to her mistress and
tearfully resigned the charge of the kitchen,
stating that she intended soon to assume the
duties Of the parlor. She then departed in
a carriage, and soon after returned in full
dress, proceeding to dispose of her former
wardrobe to her less fortunate friends. She
was soon after married to her "lovyer," who
turns out to be q wealthy man. with plenty
Of property in the southern States. The
names of the parties have not yet trans
pirel-N y Tribune.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27
Action is what we Need.

Action is what we Need.
Ia our opinion there is no city OF
town in the United States possessing
commercial advantages as, and an equal
number Of inhabitants with, Davenport,
that is so terribly cursed with a
wretched irredecmablc and inexcusable
rag currency.
For this we are all answerablc. In
this enlightened age, and free country,
such trash cannot be forced upon a
community as money without their
consent. We have it, because we tole-
rate it-because we consent to deal
in it.
So long as Dubuque, Burlington and
keokuk, and other places of similar
Importance we're trading in shinplas-
tiers there was some excuse for advo.
Gates Of wildcat, IN Davenport to say
that we could not well get along with
out them, but after these places have
returned to good currency no reason
can be urged why the business men o.
Davenport should continue the suicidal
policy Of giving credit to worthless
wildcat, particularly after all reasona-
ble hopes Of its ultimate redemption
have been given up.
1t is useless to disguise the fact that
farmers, who can have the advantage
of other markets where money is paid
for their produce, will not bring then
pork and grain to Davenport. There
is a settled determination on their par,
that for this years crop they wiH not
be paid IN rags, that they will have
something which is certain to keep
over night.
At Clinton and Lyons above, and at
Muscatine below, they pay good funds
for grain and pork. Will our merchants
still continue to carry along wildcat
money for the benefit Of operators who
are reapng a rich harvest from it.
while at the same time they are doing
it at the expense Of the interests of the
city, and also to the ruin of their trade,
We have warned them many times
have given them nothing but good adj
vicc-havc told them no lies. We
now say again I'VE speak from the rec
ord) that our wildcat is not to be vol
unfairly retired. SO long as merchants
consent to receive it at par, SO long it
will be given them, and nothing better
The owners are determined to keep it
out through another harvest, unless
compelled to retire it sooner. We say
again that Davenport cannot endure
this state Of things. If we are to 90
into the market of 1858 with rag
money we may expect to see harder
times than we have yet seen. The
merchants know whether we speak the
truth when we say that trade is con-
tinulng to fall off while neighboring
towns are healthy. We are sorry to
say it, but the fact is we'll known and
We desire 1t understood, that it is not
attributable to any lack Of enterprise
on the part of our merchants, or that
our city is inferior to others in
business advantages, but because we
are cursed with rotten currency
While the fact is known let the reasons
be understood and the odium fall upon
the proper parties.
If our merchants would take some
decided action-pledge themselves to
take these wildcats at what they will
sell for in money, we should very soon
see good currency in circulation, and
as consequence a revival in all de-
partments Of trade. No community
ever made anything by tampering with
rotten currency.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27

CHURCH SCANDAL-The committees from
two churches in this city, meet in Frankfort
to-day, to sttle disputed scandal matter,
in which two distinguish clergymen Of this
city are involved. We believe that each
congreg alton some time since resolved its
minister "chaste as ice and pure as snow"
-L0uisuiLIe Courier 1911
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27

WOODS HAI1 RRSrOR ATIvE-Prof. Wood. the
renowned discoverer Of the invaluable Hair Restore
tive still continues 70 labor in behalf Of the afflicted
His medicines are universally admitted BY ths
American press 70 be far superior to oil others for
causing the hair On the aged, thst hes been svered
for many years. 70 grcw forth with q ouch vigor
and luxuriancs - when blessed with tbs Advantage
Of youth.
There can be no doubt that II Is one Of the creates.
discoveries in the medical world. II restores mr.
manently gray hair 70 it's original COLOR and make,
assume the beautiful silky TEXTURE which h. been
very desirable in al sges Of the world. (st. Loui,
Morning Herald.
Sold By oil Druggists. junsqs.aav,m
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27
Mount Ida Female College.


1>HK Summer Session o. this Institution common
4 ces on Monday, May Sd, 1855. The location OF
this institution for general heahfulness purity OF
moral atmosphere, sublimity and beauty Of scenery
Is not 'Aceed 1t Is thought by that OF any similar
Institution in this nation The building is substan-
tiae brick cdifice, situated on beautiful eminence
Overlooking the "Father Of W aters and Twin Cit
iet OF the West" and Is being fitted I'D in the
most approved style o!eastern Co leges. The Session
Rooms have been nicely papered, and supplied with
the best styles Of Boston furniture diagonally ar
ranged, and the three odious lalors have been
neatly papered painted carpeted and furnished with
new and elegant pianos, &C.. for the acccmmod alton
OF the musical and ornamental department. Two adj
ditional Professors will be added to the Faculty.
lady and gentleman, late Of Troy Female Onlege, N
7. The boarding department will accommodate a
present, between seventy five and hundred young
ladies, and will be under the supervision Of tae Pres
ident and his Lady; and pare nts may be assured
that no pains will be spared, not only promote the
scholarship and standing, but the heath aud COM
fort Of their daughters. This Institution being now
placed under auspices OF the mount Ida College
Association and Incorporated with the highest Col
le2iate pswers full and formal Diplomas, comforting
aopropriat' Literary Degrees, will be awarded 10
those young ladies who complete the prescri bed
course Of study. Expenses will bs reduced to meet
the times. Students win be received 1t any time du
ring the irst half Of the session
msyl.n RBv n II TOOKD.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27
The Election will be held on
Tuesday, October 12lln.
CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS.

Hon WIN =. Le~nswell, the Democratic candi-
asse for Congress- having sccepted the imitation OF
II. vaadsvss, the nepubI,cas candidate, to meet
him IN discussion - his various appointments In the
Dntsct. the two candidates Will address the people
AT TWO O'CLOCK, r. M,
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TIE CITY RNTRRPRISE,
INN AguR IOWA

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Tag ct % pr annSm.
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1AE LIZ CLAIRE CIYY In rEHPRISR
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II = one or ths very best advevtiong sheets in IT,
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27

tn. FAmER o. DANr4L WEDsgR -Geoseo
". Nesmith, Esq., hes prepared . very e.
teristing memoir Of Rbsnezer Webeter, the
father Of Daniel Webster. II 10 published
in the Concord IN. H. Statesman. The me-
moir shows an amount Of public service
rarely rendered by single individual He
Wa select man" in Salisbury nine yesrs.
town clerk three ye;r representative four
wears, Senator four years, delegate to two
State Constitutional Cow entions, elector
tor President when Washington was fret
chosen TO that office, county magistrate
thirty-five years. and Judge Of the Court
Of Common Plea fit en- years. The office
last named he held at the time Of his death
IN 1906. His age was sixfy-seven yesrs-
Judge Webster also filled several offices in
the village eli, rch, was elected chairman OF
the town meetin: in Salisbury forty three
times he served in the old French war;
was a captain in the military during the
Revolution, and q colonel in 1854. He
served in the American army at Cambridge
during the seige Of Boston. and took part in
the battles Of White Plains aud Bennington
He afterwards. participated in the events OF
the war in Rhode Island, at West point, and
on the Northern frontier Mr. Ne.mith
says: "As an officer Mr. Webster was b..
loved by his soldiers and always had Their
entire confidence. He was born to COM
mand He was in stature about six feet, Of
q MASSEY frame, voice of great compass,
eyes black and piercing, a countenance
open and ingenius, and complexion that
could not be soiled by powder. He was
the very man to head the proud columns of
the Sons Of Liberty" The article occupies
two columns Of the Stateman, ard is one Of
the most complete biographical sketches we
have ever seen. While the record is OF
special value on account of the person whose
noble deeds and patriotism are portrayed, it
also has great interest FROM the fact that 1t
presents an authentic history of . represen
tative man Of the Revolutionary era, and
shows how much service q devoted, self-
sacrificing and public-spirited man may
render the community as citizen, legislator,
church officer. soldier and magistrate
Boston Transcript.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-07-27
Mal8icMl.

IJROF. I, WOLLNER, OF Germany, who has for
i the last two and half years had charge 81 the
department OF Instrumental music In the Troy Con-
ference Academy, West Poultney, w., has made this
city his permanent home, and Offer his professional
services 10 the citz Of Davenport and vicinity ny
on tho following terms:
Rates OF instruction per session ofte weeks 1t 9
lessons per week-Piano or Melodeon, 90; violin,
10 classes. -, Musical Composition and Thorough
Bass, $40 In addition 10 the above instruction II
offered to clsss in German ~ IS per term OF 10
weeks, lessons . weet.
Instruction will be given at WOllner,s Music
~ streets
Should any desiring instruction on the Piano cr
1elodeon At their own homes, they can be aecommo.
dated 1t an extra charge cf o. per term.
JRkDRICK WOLLN1B.
Pianos tuned BY the year or otherwise.
Je20-dlmo
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Junel7-dt
Davenport Commercial College,

DevOnPVAU OVaCINA0s OVlAC6OS
Grigs's Block, cor Third and Perry sts.,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
ITINCORP ORATED IN l650..u
DIRECTORS
Hon q B Sargent, ZB Bowers, Esq.
J.op Cook, EsQ, ~ Wiley, E,q,
las Dalsell. Esq, FH Grises, ESQ,
Coates, ksq. II Smith, ksQ,
Jno Cannon, Esq, ID Patton, Esq.
-rAcULrY.-
Jos G LOPEZ, Prof. Of Book Keeping and Msthe-
mates. with able assistants
PRATT, Prof. Of Psnmanshp and Box X Keep
RIEPE, Prof. OF German Language.
FREDK. acHRAA0, PrJf. Of Architecture al and Orna.
mental Drawing
-LECTURERs.-
eHoREv, ESQ.,, and other able Lecturers.
Our commercial Course embraces complete sets Of
Books In every branch Of trade and commerce, viz:
Individual Partnership, Joint stock and Compou nd
COMPANY Business, Wholesale and Retail, Nanufac.
turing, Commission, Railroad, Steamboat, Broxer.
age, and exchange, and the best system Of Bankj~g
eStdnf. Also all Lectures, and Instructions in Conn
mercial Calculations.
The course in
PENMANeHIP
10 under the immediate supervision OF Nr. ".
Pratt, who took the Premiums for Penms n.hip and
Gard Writing, at the last State Pair, and shall be
In view of the uncalled for and repeated state
ments made BY other parties TO the effect that the
Is no numerical College ia this State, other than
tn one they are trying to establish, Va would call
especial attention to the fact that ours 10
The Only Commercial College In lswa
Where is given a thorough course in ali b, ranches
taught at 6rst class Commercial Colleges.
THE ONLY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
In which thorous practical course In Bookke epns
Is taught y practical Bookkeepers and teachers OF
experience.
THE ONLY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
Which has PENMAS connected with 1t.
THE ONLY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
Which has more than one teacher belonging to 1t.
The ONLY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
Which has . LADIES' DEPARTMENT separate
THE ONLY COMMERCIAL CJLLEGE
Which occupies large, convenient, and well-vcptila
ted rooms.
TIE ONLY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
Which relics and always has done, for public appre-
citation and patronage, upon ito actual merits rath-
er than upon boasts and remarks to 9th
ers, and
THR ONLY ES7A BLLSHED COMMERCE. Al COL
LE3E IN THE PLACE.
Rooms open ct all hours from 9 A NJ TIL 8 p n
The public are invited to call aid ne our rooms
specimens. course Of instruction and mode Of teach
ing LOPEZ s. PRATT.
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TUITION.
For full Nercsn lie Course including all depart
meOt Of Bookkeeping, Lectures and PENN nship,
time unlimited, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
vor " lessons business writing. s
For unltmitd course business writing, ......... III
Time Of Co,nmencin0-Now-any time.
Lie ScAOItsvshsps-Isrucd In one College good h
the other
DipI0mds-Aw~xded TO well qualified graduates.
Regulate Qualifications TO enter-An ordins ~
Ems lish saucasion.
College kotm, large and commodious airy, neat
W furnished, conveniently sansed and in the mos
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Any further Information vi be given with plea.
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Circular. Address
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