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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
CO-Partncrship NOtIcc.

TNHE undersigned have this day formed a CO.
L partnership under the name and arm of Hills a
WashourD, for the transaction Of the general stove
ana Tin-ware Business, ana have taken the store
lately Occupied by Smart 4 Gillett. Rradv street
nearly opposite the Post Once
davenport October ~, 1857.
II. HILLS
d. WAHHBURN
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
Four Houses to Rent,

CITUAT1D on the Bluff, East Of Gen. sargent's.
~ These dwellings are entirely new and very de-
sir able, be,ng furnished with all modern Improve
ments, gas, etc. TERMS moderate.
Apply to COOK 0AnGEN!
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
A CONFIDENTIAL LETTER

TTO Married Womes on the Voluntary Control OF
L the Maternal Function, S'rictly 4,ral In IL tone
BY PT0fessiOal Gentleman who has made the Phys
iology OF procreai n bis special stndy the great
pa Of his life Il cles ry rehearscs the philosophy
OF impregoatton End contains Q summary OF all the
Modes r.sortsd to. to prevent conception. pointing
out which are cfnctcnt and discussing their virtues
with recommendations AMI directioss how TO easily
end safely forestall conception Sent under SEAL By
nail free Sbr d. COmmunicatioss strictly private
ROBERT J. BUSCH. Nd,
Oor36d4W3m 1A0 Broadway, NJ
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
BOOK TRADE

TWIN CITY BOOK STORE !!
VIEWS DEPOT.
SECOND Ct, OPPOSITE Ii CLAIRs HOUSE,
BOOKS! BOOKS!
stationery, Fancy Goods,
GOLD PENS, PORT MONEYS.
ooiosnee, Perfumeries,
Hair Oils, Soaps.
Hdkf Extracts, Pictures,
Lithcvraps, Maps Of ali kinds,
A ND great variety Of other things, such Is v
"A only kept In Book stores.
ALSO:
M A G "A ZIN IL $!
NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS,
OF all the most popular kinds. The following ~
received and for sale.
MAG AIN ES:
Harper,
Cooley, Graham,
kmerson's q Putnam's New Monthly
Peterson, Knicketbocker, Household Wor's,
Blackwood Frank L~slie's New Family Magazine,
Balou's Dollar, Mrs Stephens Journal HArper's
Monthly Part, Lef.ies III. Monthly Part.
Waverly Monthly, Novelette, Monthly.
Nick Max, Yankee Notions,
Working Farmer.
Hunts Merchants Mag, Water Cure Journal.
Dinsmore's X. Guides. London Quarterly Review
X ". RdnhuPl 10
/ chronological journal. EorthB i,ish do do
West Minister Review and London Family Herald.
NEW YORK WEEKLIES.
Herald,
Tribune, Times,
Day Book Sunday Dispatch,
ny. Ledger, n. 7. Mercury, clipper,
Picayme, Bro. Jonathan, Home Journal.
Harper'sw WY. H. Lss'e's. III, spiri. Of the Times,
fovter's Spirit, Scientific American,
Irish News. Spiritual telegraph,
Irish American. Police Gazette,
ny. H C:r 80, v Living Age
Journel Of Finance and.Thompson's Reporter.
BOSTON w EEKLIES:
True Flag,
American Union,
Waverly MAG, PaTior Casket,
Flag of onr Union, Yankee Pr,vateeY,
Pilot Bsllou's Pictorial, and American Traveller
Phil. Dollar Newspaper and Saturday Evening Post
Warrington National Era, Baltimore American,
Pittsburg Gazette, St. Louis Democrat,
Cincinnati Times, and
Commercial,
| Davenport Gazette,
Democrat, and
| News, and
| Chicago Reporter.
ENGLISH PAPERS,:
/ London Punch,
/ London Weekly Timeo,
/ London Illustrated News,
1 0Yh ixyadfc tha ahnv
| liberal terms BY the Month, Quarter, or Year.
SsSbscsSbs Asrs and sscs y0uv Postage,
l. B.H. STARR.
| oct1dN Agent.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
W. Z. CNlLDS l. CO.'S,
Patent Elastic Fire and Water Proof
CE.NE.vT KOOEZ.V'E..

I'VE, the undersigned, are prepared to contract
w and put ON at the shortest notice,our
Elastic Fire d. Water Proof Cement Koofnq
II being the only article yet invented tina. will suc-
ccssfully resist the action Of the atmosphere I'm eyev
climate. II is perfectly fre and waterproof and IN
point OF Durability we believe 1t is equal IL not sup.-
rior, to any metallic roofing. We can but n ON over
Old TIN, tar iron, or shingle roofs u making no di,-
ference how fiat or steep the roof may be- This
roofing iswarranted TO prove rs above represented
We VIII put y on TOR So 90 par squ.re, no feet
squsre) We will apply il upon tin and iron roofs for
&1ooper square, being, on account Of Its durability
the cheapest paint that can be used
We invite AL who are building and those who wish
their roois repaired to call at Office opposite the
leCsire House, Davenport, lows, and examine sam.
pies, and satisfy themselves In regard TO the durable
lily and practicability of this roofing.
N. B.-We are prepared TO fill orders for orr ce
mont 70 those residing at distance with printed al,
rectiors for It's use.
/. Guy and county RigA,s for Ioua and xisne.osa
~ sale.
J.BvAN BERGEN 4. BRo.
o. A. BENJAMIN, General Agent.
REFERENCES IN CIstuNyATL
Mr. Ezra Bailey, Smith street, between Fourth md
Fifth.
nr samuel Ogden, No az Fourth street.
Baker and Won Publ, No 60 Fourth street.
Mr. George Carlisle, President Of IN. LAFAYETTE p.nl
DR. John Law. Agent Of Royal ms Co., Lsndoa
and Liverpool
ess.s John shilso 4 Co., Dry Good. DEALER, >.h
i,ohell and Rammesbesx. rurui.u,. u.n,..,
dealers Sth street.
tles Greenwood, ESQ.
r A n Hnkle.
Geo ]. Davenport
DIR James Hall,
Goats Pstchin, Bui,dsrn
Ew Wheeler, Architect,
Peck. City CLERK,
Geo Parker,
q Cline, Painter.
NJ Paterson, Locust street
famine, Donslly L Lea, Dsvenport IRON voyt
Eli Adams. nv" WIN
Hshss Riggs, jewelers.,
ROCK IsLAMD
IS GHyer,
Michel, Banks
iona Woods
Lewis u Weber, Postmaster.
CHICAGO.
HueAard, Aetna insurance..
Hooker,
Ira Roots, Builder.
line. W.
Reznor, Clinton, Iowa.
Asnry Wsnss. Wholesale Orechsry Ssa,srv lava
usyssau
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
nousekc cpers ! Heusekeepers !

THE greatest attention Will be paid BY the suhocT-
J. Der 70 repairing Furniture In the most substan.
tisl manner end neatest Old Chairs and fancy
painted Furniture IN any style equal 70
Cabinet 1uSniture nsAs 70 os6ss and Papsg Hanging
sttsndsd 70 With dispatch.
CHARLES OHA1yTlI.D.
0eelnel Aaheg and Yspss Hanger,
eoNvoAov on<b vslAnh q hOe. 0onrsA end <hsrA
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
DRY GOODS.

BURROWS &PRETTYuAN.
Forwarding and Cennlsslen
Merchants.
PRODUCE DEALERS,
And Wholesale and Retail deai.rstn
ID h Y q q q ID - /,
QUKENswARE. GROCERIES, BOOTS AN
SHOES, HATS. CAPS CLOTHING.
SALT. &C.
Having ample room for storage, We shall pay %
ticuay attention TO Receiving, Storing and YorwAr
Ing any Goods CONSIGNED 10 our care.
Cash PAID at all times for Pro-
0lNCe.
Front sirset, DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Davenport Steam FIGURING Mills,
VIII BE- kept In constant operation, ana Farmers
Informed that ve pay IT all times In Cash the high
est price for wheat. Flour always hand.
Oct. l7-dAvtf. BURROWS 4 PRRTTYMAN.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
Bank or Florence,

FLORENCE, NebYasA
GEO. B. SARGENT, Pres't. J. II. PARKER, ca
VNHE undersigned proprietors Of the Bank o
L Florence, Nebraska, are by the Pre-.
isions Of its Charter, individually responsible
for all Its issues, and will redeem the Notes OF
Institution stits counter In the city OF Florence,
Coin, ana elkt lOftheir Banking Houses, IN Essi.
ern Exchang In specie 1t same rates Of Other
currency.
COOK 4 SARGENT. Davenportl
COOK, SARGENT DOWNRY, Iowa City $Iowl
COOK, SARGENT 4 OOOK, Fort Des Aoipes
COOK, SARGENT 4 PARKER, Florence N sbraska.
July 7th 1S66-dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
NOTICES.

aDCAMANOHk LAND CO.-This CompanS
Is now ready to sell lots in its Addition
to the town Of Camanche. 1t offers some OF the
most desirable business and residence lots about this
foul shing town. Any Information concerning the
same can be obtained by calling on GEO. II. PAR.
KER, ESQ.,, No. 10 Orr's Block
febl7df OAMANCHE LAND co.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

TvHD undersigned has removed his oAce 70 the
y second story 81 @. .sNichols' new Block, corner
Second and Brady streets, Davenport.
Nv. WOODWA1D.
Money 70 loan o. Rsal Estste By
nrTAt1 ~. VOnDWA m.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
Splendid Lots On tho Blpn.

Lots and 7 In block TO- commanding . fine view
Of the Mississippi river Rock Island Fort Armstrong
Railroad Bridge, &c.
For terms sc. apply to
JaD1dH COOK r SARGENT
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

A~ WHITE THKTH, PERFUMED BREATH
W. and Beautiful Complexion can be acquired
by using the "Balm Of q Thousand Flowers What
lady or gentleman would remain under the curse OF
q disagreeable breath, when by using Balm Of n
Thousand Flowers" rs a dentfrice would not only
render it sweet, Tut leave the teeth white rs aisbas
ter! Many person. do not know their breath Is bad
and the subject IL delicate their friends will never
mention it, Beware OF Counterfcits. BE sure each
bottle Is signed FkTRlDGk X Co., N. 7. For sale
by all druggists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

"WOODLAND CREAMY Pomade for beautify.
ing the Har-h.ghly perfumed, superior 10 any
French article imported and for half the price, For
dressing Lacies Hsir it has no equal giving it a
bright glossy appearance. 1t causes Q Gentleman's
HAIR 10 curl IN the most natural manner. It removes
DandruT, always giving the Hair the appearance OF
being fre'th shampooned. Price, only fifty cents.
None genuine unless signed
FKTRiDGE s. co,
Prop!ietors OF the "Balm of Thousand Flowers"
For sale by TAYLOR Il BALLORD, No 10 Lellairc
Row Sole agents for Davenport.
Juy23d AH6m
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
Fer Sale.

Fer Sale.
AOND hundred and twenty Building lots In o.
~ Addition TO tho town Of Port Byron.
These lots are eligible and handsomely situated on
she bank Of the Mississippi They vii be sold on re-.
t0nable 3erms.
For particulars inquire OF Hessrs. Durfee, Pratt
co., Port Byron, Charles J. Rogers, Dsq., LeClsire
Oorbin Dow Davenport, or Of the subscriber,
JANIS NAY.
n The subscriber has numborless desirable ne
ceof land In and near the cities Of Davenport and
LeOlaire amp near the town Of Port Byron. thst he
Wihses TO Sell. COct16lfl NJ.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

E0tAbl10hCC 1910
BURROWS l. PRETTYMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer. In
Foreign and Domestic xDrL
Goods, Boots and Shoes,
Hate and Caps, Cloth
ting, etc.,
NTOULD invite the attention Of purchasers
w their large snd varied assortment We 70
now openiLs our Fall and Winter stock, suitable Tor
the wants OF this community. VI 30 . ut profess T.
nndersell our reighburs, but oGcrJ. d Goods al
reasonable fdt.s. We have on land bne 10
soTtmcnt Of
DRH99 GooD9s
consisting OF
silks, NIcrinOs. Paramatias, Vale ncisnnes,
Lastres, DeLaines, &c., Shawls and
Mantillas In great variety.
Cloths, Cassimeres, vestings, Ready Made Cothin
and Wooilen Goods Of Gil kinds ,uahl for the
ing seasOn. Yankee Notions, Rubber Goods CAL
pets, Oh Cloths. window Shades, Groceries CroekerJ
and Hardware.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
Auction Sale.

I'M Thursday February Ath .t 2 o,c,ocr ~ IN
\ ~ % sold for freight and charges @ he V.r..
nsess o. No sabscstbsr opposite ~ Ran nesd
- 49, 49, aosss ooosisnsd . ?. 0eonea, Daven.
~D ,. o11lLBY,
1917 eerwasahs ~ oanmiqlGn fsecAssa.
UovooosS 1OUos
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

Fer Sale or Lease.
TVWBNTY-THREB eligible Building Lots, sit uated
i on Harrison, Third, Ripley and Blondeaos streets
Will b sold leased reasonable terms: tor par.
ticulsrs enquire Of 00RDIN 4 Dow. or
(susdtN AMne NAY.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

For Sale or Lease.
EOUR LOTS situated on ID and Scott street. for
u particulars enquire Of O0nBM d Dow, or
Teu91AdtN JANIS NAV
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

North half Of lots and 10, in block 6b, being u
feet on Rock Island street and l26 feet on Third
street.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
q u ( Lots.
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY

OH ACRES OF choice land, one half mile rom oity
20 limits, for sale At very low rates for cash.
COOK h SARGENT,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
ORSALEORLEASE.

For Rent.
TlHK OFFICE heretofore occupied by Messrs Cook,
l. Dillon h Lindley, opposite Cook h Sarg.nt'A
Bank.
Enuuire OF N. KUHuEN Tobacconist. TDsc28tf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
SO CHEAP THAT
TO Steal Them Is No Object F! |!
wEHAvs THIS DAYREcEIyED
s 8 900 w d IL Il III
DRY GOODS

FROM AUCTION, at prices n, Yer before heard Of,
ami th,y must lie sold within the next SIN DAYS,
70 make room 70, our SPklNG STOCK
PRINTS, 64, DElAlNE$. o..
FANCY NILkS, ONLY so cents.
We will not stop 10 enumerate prices; bnt any
thing in the vsy % Silks, Marnocs, knelsh Piaids,
Dea.nes, Gloves, Hosiery, &C.. h.. Call and look,
At ". BAlIEY'J,
Jan2SttIl I'll street, OPP Cook Sargent Bank.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
RARE CHI ANCE.

n BUILDING lots In the city Of Davenport, IA
CU vorable located, will be sold by the under
signed on credit OF from one to i've years, TO any
person Who will build this season.
COOK a SARGcNT
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

Thousands vi Rolls Of Wall Paper
FROM TEN CENTS AND UPWARDS,
For Sale IN Lots to suit Purchasers.
DORDRRS Fireboard Prints Tester Ornaments,
. window shades, Gold Transparent and beautt-
full, Paper Curtains, plain, green, blue buff and f.
cured, At very low prices. We are Philadelphia Pa
per Hangers, and hang>every style OF paper. Who
would be with bare wslll when you can have your
houses papered and made comfortable for tribe.
Halls, Rooms, Ceilings and Decorative Papertng
done In . style not to be exceled.
Please call on Second street corner Of Rock Island
SHEPHERD = SON.
July2sd Paper Dealers and Paper Hangers,
Rock Island Book Store.
At this establishment will be found alarge stock Of
BLANK ROOFS,
SCHOOL ROCKS,
STATIONERY,
WALL PAPER
FANCY GOODS,
YANKEE NOTIONS,
&C., &C., &c,
WHOLEsALE AND RETAIL.
Agents for Whites N. Y. Type Foundry end R.
Hoe 4 Co.'s
PRINTING PRESSES.
large stock OF Printers Material on hand.
At our MUSIC STORE, Opposite the Book STOREY
will be found Ct tho most extensive stocks Of Pr
amos and Aelodeons In the North-West. A visit to
| our sales room will pay the trouble.
H. A. PORTER 4 BROTHER,
Janl4i&wtf Rock Island. Ill.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

VAST half Of lot 6, In block q, cttv Of Davenport
II with the brick house thereon erected 3. " cor.
neg OF "a and Rock Island streets.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15


andWo oen Goods OF all kinds suitable for the COM
ing season. Yankee Notions, Rubber Goods CAL
pets Oh Cloths. window Shades, Groceries Croekery
and Hardware.
ID Il Y & d q ID :
LESS THAN COST
HARRIS OLD STAND,
NO. 20, IL Il A ID u ST,
TWO DooRs BELOW SECOND ST.
FOvl7du J. ELURIDGE.
PUBLIC ATTENTION
w. II ID 5 W. OLl TIP =
DRY GOODS
WHICH IN is OFFERING AT
II IL ID u e. Il ID RIG IS.
WILLcLosE OUT HIS wIHrlRsroCK
GREAT BARGAINS
All persons in want Of
GOOD Goods
At EXTREMELY Low PRICES. should no
neglect this opportunity at
No. %, West seconi street.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

West half OF lot in block 6, Second street., b.
tween Rock Island and Iowa Streets north side, 3D.
joining Farmers House.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
ReaDsOcNl.

x6CW1Ocl9Ie
V1VHE subscriber has removed his stock Of Cigars
y Tobacco and Fancy Pipes, TO the corner OF Brady
and Front streets in II se's Block, where be II be
happy 10 see oil his old customers and the public gen.
faly. IFtLZdtfl Il. SIG.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15

There 10 just and universal hostility in
Chicago against Nebraska money. But, in
justice TO several good banks in Nebraska,
We copy the following article from the
Omaha Nebyaskainn
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-15
Lands in MuScatine County.

COUTH half OF Section II, T. 7S. X. r., 800 acres.
- This tract only miles s. w. Of Walcott, the
first station on til. railroad, West Of Davenport.
A variety Of 40 and 80 acre tracts, some near the
railroad. For sale by
nnnv 4
The eastern clarion., 1858-12-04

THu Nictateut Tho Mica
mrua cmirrution prgicct from Mobile has
proven a failure. and we presume the
company organization for that purpose.
Is at an end. We infer thi. rom a notice
Of Mos-rs Jctlrs lICssaE 4 Co.. the agents.
who advertise that they win refund the
money paid for passage Ny those who had
assembled in Mobile 60 20 out ON the
Alice Painter. the vessol chartered by the
Emigration Society. Several hundred
mon have boon in Mobile f1r some week.
waiting for a conveyance 20 Nicaragua
This vessel had boon provided 10 take
thom but tho Custom House officers rc-
fused to grant her % clearance. The rem
SONS and arguments relied ON by tho au-
thoritics 10 sustain their course will BE-
found very well stated IN IN article which
we publish in another column.
We presume nobody doubts that these
peaceful cmiuont. would on. very soon
after arriving in Nicaragua. have boon
mustered as soldiers mdcr the command
of Wktsru or somo Of his onicors. A.
W,tEra and his forces were taken and
brought home from Nicaragua very soon
after landing there hst year. and o. they
would very probably have boon dealt with
in iho same manner again, Il is. no doubt.
l1rtunaio tor ihem that they were stopped
IL advance Ortho right or wrong Of the
thing. We 10 not now speak.
The eastern clarion., 1858-12-04

MAWouru puy Goops STORE IN VicEs-
ntna.-d urtf m ap o,ea StF.-Wc
takc pleasure In respectfully calling the
attention of our Merchants. Planters, and
persons generally, visiting the City of
Vioksburg, to thc advertisement of Mr..
UrvW BourSuuv, which viii be found
in The Advertising columns Of this week :.
Cviaa and who now has ON hand the
largest and bcst selected assortment Of
Dry Goods. Clothing Boots. Shoes, &C..
&c.. &C.. ever brought to our State.
We have examined Mr.. BobEyurN's
stock and prices, and believe we are fully
Justified ia stating tho fact that an dc
scriptions of goods ctn be- purchased at
This establishment atas low figures as sim
liar articles can bc bought ia amy South
oru market.
We commend Mr.. BopeNurius estab-
lishmcut 70 public favor. fully believing
that if ladies aud gentlemen visiting
Vicksburg viii give him a call, they will
be sure 10 purchase ir they are dcsirou.
Of promoting their own interest and wei.
fare
The eastern clarion., 1858-12-04


= HAr8 CUsrovEE.-A green looking
customer observed % ~i1u hanging over i
grocery store reading hu-: .'Whole-ale
and Retail Store" He worked hi. way
through the crowd Of ladies and gentle
men, until he GOT facing one OF the clerks.
who was exhibiting some fine sugar to a
young lady, when he broke out with !:
'~ay, Mister. who's boss here ?'
"Ih" proprietor has Just stepped out,
SIR"
"Wcil be this aret3iliur shop ?7
The young man hardly comprehending
grerny'- thoughts simply answered:
'-Ne, sin e wholesale and retail store -
'-Gr,S YOU understand your trade
"Oh YES, replied the clerk. wrapping
up q bundle for hi- lady customer what
can do loryou."
"We!l. az the cold weather is coming on.
! thought mou-ut as well come and give
You Job
II don't understand You stranger" re-
piled the clerk, who began to think the
fellow was in thcwrong box.
'Lactly so: we'll IN tell YOU"
"lNplsin wi.- sou mean. my friend" I"
-lid the clerk. rs hc saw him produce a
bundle from under his coat.
well. as ! said before. the cold wealth
er's coming on. thought / mought as
Wei be iEcu for il. Come mighty near
.-erzin totAer winter, tell We did. but
stranger hope YOU viii tell me what
YOU want. SO ! may serve You. interrupted
the clerk, seeing there were number of
customers waiting to be served, but who.
in fact. had almost forgotten their cr-
rands in the rich conversation between
the clerk and his droll customer.
Certainly. squire certainly. ] always
do business in a hurry and lust as quick
as the oh master viii letyou. want Won
to rs-tulthcse old shirts, Let 'em come
down about the knees, kase don't wear
any drawers /"
The effect may be imagined. but as the
noycli-ts says, can't be described. The
loud burst Of laughter which followed.
served TO convince the poor fellow he had
committed himself, and his long legs were
put in motion at the rate Of .: 10.
The eastern clarion., 1858-12-04
Approved, Nov. 10Th, 1855.

HrERNG's GREAr PArNrrNe.-"TEs VI
t,Ie Bg-tsmiH."-1he Cosmopolitan Art
Association have sent as, through their
Honorary Secretary for this place, Mr.
JEvNryGs, q large, fine and beautiful Steel
Engraving Of the above Painting; which,
for kill in execution. cxprcssiyeness and
neatness Of appearance, we must say is an
elegant specimen Of the rapid progressive
mes Of Art in America.
The unparalleled success of this Associa-
ton, now in the fifth year ofits career, has
rendered the Inducements for subscrip-
tion each year proportionatcly more enti-
cling. \ copy Of the Art journal and the
Engraving, with a certificate in the award
Of premiums, 10 ba drawn on the lst Of
January, can be had on application to the
Agent, at the very moderate price of s..
We cordially commend it to the patron
age Of those desiring a medium through
which TO encourage the liberal arts.
The eastern clarion., 1858-12-04


Tmuu SUu CoSoHrs.-Thc Washing.
tom St.s sums up the members elected to
tho Thirty-~ixth Congress a. follows
Democrats o.. Republicans l02. Two
members from Missouri wcro elected to
thc present Congress as Americans. IN
The novt Cousress thcy will act with tho
ncmocuts against thc Black Republicans
n an things
Tho political complexion OF the States
ygt 30 elect. a. manifested by the present
Congress. is o. follows Democrats 6s. Re.
ruhlcans i. Americans H. When 60 those
numbers arc added those already elected.
thc total result will bc Democrats no. Ro-
puhhuns luJ. Americans o.. Tho Demo
erats win, mo- doubt, gain Six or eight upon
che vote in che States set o. elect iu the
South, while the Republicans will only
about hold their own In Connecticut.
Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Eight
gain In The Southern States would make
enc Democratic vote ia tho House l2t-a
majority Of n over an opposition. In no
contingency can thc Black Republicans
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