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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16

The Board Of EQus!izaliOn. -. w hat the
tax-payers or van0uren think.
On the 2Sth of last month an i'm
mense mass meeting of the citizens Of
VanBuren county without distinction
Of party, at which the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The State Board of Equaliza-
ton have, with the arrogance Of petty ty
rante, and in total disregard Of justice and
equity added to our assessment Of real es
tate, exclusive Of town property, u per
cent; while at the came time, (if we are
correctly informed) they have deducted so
per cent. from the assessment Of Henry
county. where untold thousands Of the pub
lie money are being squandered under the
pretence Of building an insane asylum, thus
maniiesting q spirit of tyranny of the dark
est hue
Nor is this all Assuming a superior
knowledge of the value Of our property, to
that had by our assessors and County Board
of Equalization, all residents Of this county
are conversant with the facts necessary to
form correct judgment in regard to the
relative value OF land and town property,
they have made discrimination against
the farmer and in favor of owners Of town
property, to.the enormous amount Of ~ per
cent, thus evincing disposition to trample
the owners and tillers of the soil into the
very dust-a disposition 1--WE regret to say
that has been but too prevalent with our
public functionaries. Therefore,
Resoiued, That vii hout distinction ofparty,
We enter our solemn protest against the high
handed injustice and usurpation that has
been practlced upon US by said Board of
Equalization.
RESOLVED, That as peaceable and law abb
ding citizens. We will not resort to insurrec-
ton. but will mark the men uho constituted
that board. whenever an opportunity is
presented at the ballot box.
Resotyed, That common justices requires
that the political party electing these officers
disown and disavow their acquiescence in
these proceedings or stand convicted as
their aiders and abettora
1t will be remembered that over
million of dollars was added to the as
sessment roll of Van Buren, county by
the Board of Equalization, thus increas-
ing the taxes of the people seventy
two per cent. Let all the people read
them. They were passed by meet
ing equally composed Of Democrats
and Republicans and are a most en-
phatic answer to the defense recently
published by Extra John" the Audi
tor. The tax payers of the State are
awakening and are determined to pre-
serve her from the bankruptcy to
which she is tending under the rule
of the peculating and cxtravagant Re
publicans.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16

Geo. w. Ellis 4 Go.
No. II IeClsirs Row.
LAVE just received large stock OF
Wall Papers.
Also on consignment . rare lot CT
1NGIaI9H 4o0->
which they will sell at the
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ALSO
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NEW WORKS ON AFRICA.
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OF eminent characters in and out OF Congress I'm
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most interesting book that has .. pesred for msny
years. '
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16

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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16
PLANO INSTRUCTIONS.
Mrs. j. o. p. Burnside

VX1ILL GIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PIANO
w to Q limited number of pupils.
Lessons eiven 1t her residence, corner OF Main and
Seveath stseets, or u the residenoe u pnps.
Davenport. June "a. 1858. Je2Ad6m
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16
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Mass Meeting ofthe Democracy will be hel
al the Coat House III this city, on Wednesday, IL
I'D inst. at O'Clock r. NJ.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16

PRINTING PRESSES.
large stock OF Printers Material on hand.
Al our MCSIC STORE, Opposite the Book stored
VIII De found one CT the most extensive stocks OF Pr
amos and AelodeOns In the North west A visit 70
our sales room viii pay the trouble
II. A. PORTER BROTHER,
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16

Rock Island Book Store.
At this establishment will be found large stock
BLANK BOOKS,
SCHOOL BOOKS,
STATIONERY,
WALL PAPER
FANCY GOODS,
YANKEE NOTIONS
&C., &C., &c.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
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Fon MIsNEso1A
JOHN N. CRAWFORD.
ATTORNEY d COUNSELLOR ATLAW
DAvEsPoET, Iowa
re subscribers oieIthe following parcels o,ps.,
Estate Tor sale TO which they resp.,,, mn, -,
the attention Of putchaars '' AHNi''
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16
PaONOGRAPHY.

large and well furnished room, entirely Sept
rate from the Gentlemen's department. ID pro vided
for the use OF Lady students OK. lusively
D.Gor further particu ars cali at the rooms, or
ad snss. u g i 10 Principals.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-09-16
The Cash SvSlsnpn

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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
Drowned.

Upon last Wednesday, the 18th inst,
Thomas Lannm, whose parents reside in
our Immediate vicinity, was drowned in
Seneca creek while conveying the mail,
on horseback, from this place to Camp
bells Station on the c. o. r. II. The
stream was very much swollen in conse-
quence of our late heavy rains; but, as the
unfortunate young man had frequently
forded it, when at avery high stage and
had never received injury, he was thus en-.
bodied to make another attempt, which,
for him, alas has proved fatal. The
mail hoated down the current almost as
far as the eye could reach. The horse,
free from encumbrance, swan safely to
shore, but the lamented rider sank beneath
the raging torrent to sleep in a watery
grave. The sad news spread rapidly over
the surrounding country, aud alarge num-
Der of people gathered together for the
purpose Of rsscuing the lost body and
after a diligent and almost unabating
search of 76 hours. the efforts of the ear.
nestly laboring phiIanthopists were crown
cd with success. The body was immedi-
ately conveyed to the residence of Mr..
Lanam, and it became our painful task TO
witness the sad outgushing of those
wounded spirits, who, in life, had held him
near and dear, but now clustered round
the lifeless form, and could but evince
the love of byegone days, and the sadness
of that hcart-rending hour, by letting fall
the silent tear-the unquestionable token
of sincerity aud affection.
Mr.. Laman was an estimable young
man, and his loss is deeply felt by his large
circle of friends and acquaintance
Noble County Democrat.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
Are Banks q Blessing.

An officer of banking institution in an
interior town of New York, thus, in let
ter to 7horapson's Bank-agote Reporter
relates his experience of the effects of rag
money upon the financial condition of his
town: - a
Before we (the stockholders of our
bank) started the bank, we loaned the
business men of our village $4,000,
generally on six, nine and twelve months,
and when the notes matured we renewed
them in whole or part, unless there were
good reasons for not doing so. For a
long term of years our village prospered,
every body did well, population increased
and property advanced, slowly but stead
lily, and We knew nothing of panics or
! pinches in the money market till we
started our bank. Then we called in q
portion of our money, borrowed some and
subscribed $4,000 capital, bought $lOO
600 of State Stocks, put them in Albany,
got hundred thousand of notes, and
commenced banking. The result is that
we have as bank, been able to loan only
$50, in lieu of the 81 10000 which we
called in, and our loans have of ne
cessity, been thirty to sixty days, payable
in New York, thus keeping our village
in constant fever, and under continual
expense for New York funds.
We can't help it; we dare not loan on
longer time, and we must have New Yorl,
funds to protect our currency. The mis-
take was in having any thing to do with
q bank. After deducting expenses, we
have made legal interest only, and we
verify believe our real estate in the
village would have paid better rents and
been worth more, aud We know the mer-
chants and mechanics would have pros
pered better, had we continued money
lenders instead of turning bankers. ~
i This story tells the whole story The
people are as blind as beetles about banks.
Sham banks, bogus banks, and banking
on what the bank owes, may, for time.
and during prosperous times, give an i'm
pulse to business, and enable the bank IL
make interest On its deposits and circula.
ton, but ruin follows. The bank breaks
the officers and managers are disgraced
and its customers are distressed. The
village and the State are tsrnished by
broken bank. Nathing tells worse OF
the escutcheons of d State than its broker
banks D.. .=t
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
the Civil. Naval, Legislative, Executive

the Civil. Naval, Legislative, Executive
and Judicial Appropriation Bills.
Mr.. bingham, of Ohio, introduced @
bill, providing, that the present mileage
system lie abolished after the present
Congress, and that members be lowed
only their actual travelling expenses. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Mileage.
+. Mr.. Morris, of Illinois, introduced o
bill for the admission of sugar and salt,
duty free; and also bill giving tbs citi-
zens of the organized Territories the right
to elect their Governors, and all other of.
fcers.
Mr. Parrott, delegate from Kansas, in
troduced bill to reduce the quantity O
land now included in the military reser
vation at Leavenworth, and to change tht
boundary line of the Territory.
A large number of bills and resolutions
on variety of subjects were introduced ant
referred to the appropriate committees.
The House then, on motion. adjourned
over to the 4th of January, in accordance
with the joint resolution.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
Dufrs Mercantile College.

Fine Pe'maaship,-Decdedlyt the most
interesting and attractive features of the
artists hall. is,the specimens of Penman.
Ship both business and ornamental, from
this old and justly celebrated institution
The proprietor, Mr.. p Duff, is one of the
Oldest, most scientific and best book
keepers in America He is the author of
a system of bookkeeping and accounts
which issa standard work, and has been
introduced throughout the country. This
book can be seen at the Fair Grounds, in
the ARTISTS Department y The PEN
'manship executed by Professor Duncan
was not gotten up specially for this occa-
sion, hut is fair sample of what is daily
taught at that Institution --RicAmo,aa Ia
Enquirer. i've -,.t ~. 7..g f. -har z-o..
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
Fight between Eleven Hundred Hor
SeS.

Southe, in his History of the Peninsu-
lar War, related the following. ~.
"Two of the Spanish regiments which
had bcen quartered in Funen were calvary
mounted On fine long-tailed Andaluslan
horses. 1t was impossible to bring off
these horses-abeut LOO in number-
and Romano was not the man who could
order them to be destroyed, he was fond
of horses himself, and knew that every
man was attached to his beast, whics had
carried him so far and so faithfsliy.-
Their. brides were therefore taken of,
and they were turned loose upon the
beach. A scene ensued such as was nev-
er before witnessed. They became sensi-
Bile that they were no longer under the
restraint Of any human power. A gener-
al conflict ensued, in which, retaining the
discipline they had learned they charged
each other in squadrons OF ten or twelve
together, then closely engaged, striking
with their fore foot, and biting aud tear
ing each other with the most ferocious
rage, and tramping over those who were
beaten down, till the shore, in the course
Of an hour, was strewed with the dead
and disabled.
Part of them had been set free on ris-
ing ground az e distance; they no sooner
heard the roar Of battle, than they came
laundering down over the intermediate
hedges, and, catching the contagious mad.
ness. plunged into the fight with equal
fury. Sublime as the scene was, it was
100 horrible 70 be long contemplated, and
Romano, in mercy, gave orders to des
troy them. But it was found too dan
gerous to attempt this, and, after the
last boat had quilted the beach, the fe"
horses that remained were still engaged
in the dreadful work of mutual destruc.
tion."
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
The Yacht Wanderer.

SAVANNAH, Dec. 20.-The Republican
of this morning reports the proceedings
in the yacht Wanderer affair ON Saturday.
The prosecution was vigorous, District
Attorney Ganahl being assisted by Henry
r. Jackson, Esq. ..s. .s..a
The prisoners were defended by Messrs.
Lloyd and Owens. Two witnesses, DR..
Hazelhurst of Brunswick. and Collector
Maboy of Darien, were examined. The
formrr testified that he professionally at
tended some negroes at Jekyl Island, that
they appeared to be freshly imported, and
were unable to understand English.
Mr.. Maboy testified that the Wanderer
had no appearance of being SLAYER
The prisoners were remanded for further
examination. A large number of witnes.
ses have been subpenad from different
parts of the coas. of the State.
The trial will probably occupy many
weeks 1t Is generally admitted that the
Wanderer brought no Africans, but that
the ship which did bring them was scuttled
and sunk. ..-...
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
Be Gentlemen at Home.

There are few families, we imagine, any
where, in which love is not abused as fur
nishing the license for impoliteness. A
husband, father or brother. will speak
harsh words to those he loves best, sim
ply because the security of love and fam
lily pride keeps him from getting his head
broken. 1t is shame that man will
speak more impolitely, at times, to his
wife and sister, than he would to any 9TH.
er female, except low and vicious oue.
1t is thus that the honest affections Of
mans nature prove to be weaker pro-
lection to woman in the family circle
than the restraints of society, and that .
woman usually is indebted for the kindest
politeness of life to those not belonging
10 her own household. Things ought
not to be so. The man who, because it
will not be resented, inficts bis spleen and
bad temper upon those of his hearthstone.
is small coward. and very mean man.
Kind words are circulating mediums be-
tween true gentlemen and ladies at home,
and no polish exhibition in society can
atone for the harsh language and disres-
pectful treatment to often indulged in be-
tween those bound together by Gods own
ties of blood. and the s till more sacred
bonds of conjugal love. Life Illustrated.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
IEor the .Spirit.,l

The Consolidated Republican and other
tory prints of the same stripe are abusing
the people of Monroe County in the foul
est possible language. They are doing
every thing in their power to insult and
aifront Us. They have found an item in
the last census, which never could have
got there, but for the mistake and inad-
vertence of the then Deputy Marshall
The act of Congress requires an enumera-
tion of such adult persons as cannot read
and write. Every man acquainted with
our people, knows that such ignorant per-
sons are extremely scarce in Monroe
County, not numbering anything like one
per cent of our adult population. But
the officer in question, who understood
English very well but did not understand
German at all, made q mistake, which was
rather natural, and very excusable in his
situation and would have done no great
harm if liars and backbters had not inter-
fered, by setting down all who could not
read and write English, as unable to read
and write. Thus it happened that good
German scholars, grammarians and math-
ematicians and even some who understood
both French and German, have been set
down to swell the ranks of the totally H.
literate in our county, This is misfor-
tune. The mean, corrupt and detestable
cunning of worthless party hacks, has fast
ened on it as with the talons Oft vuIture
aud delight in publishing it to the world,
with the widest eXaggerations. have
no wish to hurt the feelings of the officer
in question who is my personal friend, and
whose mistake can be so readily accounted
for, but the truth ought to be made known
aid the public mind set right on such a
subject. That gentleman's own political
friends have compelled us to make the ex-
PLANTATION. He may for aueht we know
be honest himself but he is certainly found
in very bad company. But though we
harbor no i'll will against that gentleman,
what shall we say to the Harpies and buz-
yards who have scented out this piece OF
carEion and are SO fond of displaying it.
What shall we say to those political horse
Jockeys, tricksters and mouutebaBks, who
fill the columns of their little seven by
mines, with low scurrilty, dirty blackguard-
ism and foul abuse OF the people of Mon,
roe County!!! Well. we say this to them
That their case SHALL have right smar
share OF our attention. They will have
candidates. aud those candidates shall
>haTe our determined and marked attention
We will bring out some hundreds, grea
many hundred more votes than we have
ever done before. Onr political and par
tizan zeal has been suffered to cool, in fu
ture it shall be red hot. ...... ..
These wicked, worthless and foolish mel
themselves, will. sometimes have measures
interesting to them before the General As
sembly and which they will wish to pro
mote. Whenever we find out their wish
es we must wish the contrary. We mus
learn them lesson which they do no
now understand, to wit: that "civility i
cheap" CHARLEY WALKER.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
Later from California.
New ORLEANS, Dec. %.

The m-ship Quaker City, with dates
from California to the 9Th inst, eleven
days later than those furnished by the
overland route, arrived below this morn
ing She brings one hundred and twenty
three passengers.
She Golden Gate was detained until the
9th inst She takes 81, 100000 in treas
ure for New York, and $3.50, 600 for Eng
land vta Panama. .-
The news is unimportant.
The friends of Senator Douglas in San
Francisco and Sacramento City fired q
salute in honor Of his success.
The dates from Victoria are to the 30th
ult
John Nugent has published en- address
to the Americans in British Columbia,
which is insulting to the British authori-
ties, and which the Americans condemn.
The British are very Indignant. Nugent
was at San Francisco, boupd to Washing
ton. ,,
The census of Oregon shows forty-two
thousand eight hundred and fifty inbabi-
tants, and nine thousand nine hundred
voters.
The Legislature was to meet on the 9Th
inst
Douglass has been inaugurated Govern
or of British Columbia, aud had issued a
proclamation revoklng the Grant to the
Hudson Bay Company, organizing a
Colonial Government, legalizing his pre-
vious acts, and adopting the laws of Eng
land.
Col Fremont had been elected from the
Mercer Mining Company.
There was great excitement at San Jo-
aquin, occasioned by the finding Of -dia-
monds, rubies. and opals.
Great excitement existed throughout the
State on account of the law proceedings
| against the New Alnendan Quicksilver
Company. The people had memorialized
| the Government TO permit the working of
the mines to proceed.
The shipments in November amounted
to S4,425, 900. The deposits in the Mint
FOR the same month amounted to 81 $50,
900.
| One hundred and seventy whalers had
arrived at Homo olulu. The average catch
was 6l2 barrels.
The dates from Mexico are to the 9th
inst. Vera Cruz was quiet
A decree had been issued by the Com.
mander for arming the citizens in case of
an attack. --...s-r .. ---- -.a
AIvaroz was near Aquilla, urging oper.
ations energetically.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-12-29
Arrival Of the Overland Mail.

ST: LOUIS, Dec. 22.-The overland
mail of the % ult., with four days later
news and three passengers has arrived :
The news is unimportant The overland
mail from Kansas City reached Stockton
on the oath, fifty one days out.
The Mohave and Navajoe Indians were
hostile and troublesome. --.--------
Victoria dates to the 18th and Port
land dates to the 18th ult. 81
John Nugent, U s. Special Agent,
has published an address to the citizens of
the United States in British Columbia,
in the Victoria Gazette, in which he
speaks Of the injustice and oppression
the Americans had received at the hands
of Colonial authorities, and his intention
to lay the matter before the authorities
at Washington. Nugent had arrived at
San Francisco and would leave for Wash
ington in the next steamer. Business
generally active. .... ... .,,...--
The passengers report encountering
snow Is inches deep at Apache Canon
beyond Ell Paso. Ice was floating in
the Rio Grande. ..
Secretary Cass, in letter to Captain
Levy of this city, dated Monday last,
while giving his reasons for Withholding
authoritive cepsure by the Government
of the proceedings at Bologns in the case
Of the seizure Of the Jewish boy Mortara,
says that as an individual he has no hesi-
tation in expressing his surprise at the
deplorable occurrence in the Papa
States, ard that it is difficult to conceive
how such an act of injustice could take
place in the middle Of the 18th century
aud in the heart of Europe. The judg
ment Of the world will condemn it.