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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
The New Bankrupt Law.

We trust that Congress, after having
put quietus upon the Kansas hum
bug, will turn its attention to the prep
aration Of bankrupt law, embodying
all the principles contained in Mr..
Toombs' new bill. 1t ought not to be
retroactive but prospective in its oper-
alton, and it ought by all means to be
compulsory upon all delinquents. The
great mistake of every bankrupt or in
solvent law we have yet had, has been
in combining its provisions to traders,
and giving corporations an immunity
from its penalties. That error, we
trust, will be remedied. Except in the
prejudices of red tape lawyers, there
has never been reason why banks and
similar institutions should not be
placcd-so far as responsibilities and
liabilities are concerned-upon the
same footing with natural persons.
An insolvcnt bank ought to be COM
PEELED to wind up its affairs as we'll as
a bankrupt trader, and, in our judg-
ment, the former should be dealt with
even more stringency and rigor than
the law. Corporations are at first the
pets and then the masters of our State
Legislatures, and we doubt if there is,
to-day, a Legislature in any State of
the Union which can withstand the
Establishments, brides and menaces of
some mammoth corporations. The
time will come when the law making
power of State of Iowa will reside, not
our so-callcd representatives at Des-
Moines, but in the Mississippi g. Mis-
souri, Railroad Company. We make
that prophecy, not because we doubt
the virtue and intelligence of our peo-
pie, but because we know the workings
Of those monsters, which "have neither
a body to be kicked nor soul to be
damned" because we can see wha,
they have already done in New York
and Now Jersey, and what they ar.
now doing in Illinois. 1t is foolish t
expect that they can be ruled or re
strained by ous State Legislatures, and
therefore, we trust that they may b.
provided for by Congress, which, tho
open to pecuniary considerations, is a.
yet, free from odious local influences
The first step towards curbing them
is a compulsory bankrupt law, rigic
ahd inhexible. With that, tho they
cannot be deprived Of all power to in
jure, their capacity for evil may be
Strengthened and sometimes checked
A permanent bankrupt law, prospec-
tive in its operation, applicable to al
kinds Of insolvcnts, and practicable in
its details, will be the greatest blessing
this country has received from the
hands Of Congress for forty years.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
The Question Of Precedent Disposed OF
From the Rome IN Y Sentinel.l

From the Rome IN. Y Sentinel.l
There have been four State Constitutions
formed in this State-one in l777, one in
1901, one in 1921, and one in 1916. The
first two constitutions We're not submitted
to the people, but were put in .orce as they
came directly from. the convention that
framed them. The last two constitutions
the one in 1921 and the one in lS46-were
submitted to the people. 1t is noticeable
fact, and one well worthy of consideration,
that in each case where the constitutions
were submitted to the people the law which
authorized the calling of the convention to
make those constitutions expressly required
that when they were formed they should be
sub".ittcd to the people The law which
authorized the formation of the constitu-
tons ef l777 and 1901 did not require that
they should be submitted to the people
when formed hence they were not SO sub
mitted
Now, take the cases of Minnesota and
Kansas. The enabling act of Minnesota e.
press(y required that the constitution when
formed Should be submitted to the people
There was no such provision in the Kansas
act. And further. when the law was passed
by the legislature of Kansas authorizing the
calling of a convention to form State con-
stitution, that law was vetoed by Govern
or Geary, because it did not require the con-
stitution when formed to be submitted to
the people. The legislature passed n law,
however, over Governor Gearys veto. Now,
here was clear indication how that law
and the Nebraska act were then understood
and construec-a plain and distinct intima
ton to the "free State" men that they should
| be on hand at the election of delegates to
| that convention. Governor Walker and
| Sccre tary stanton addressed. expostulated,
and pleaded with the "frcc State" men to
vote and elect free State" delegates, ifpos-
sible but those free Staters refused to vote,
or to have anything to do with that cleo
ton, What reason have they now to COM
plain OF the Lecompton constitution =?
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25

Why Cousins SHOULD NOT MARRY.-In the
Annual Report of the Superintendent of
the Kentucky Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb, We find the following argument
against the marriage Of cousins:
From ten TO twenty per cent, Of deaf
mutes are children Of cousins. 1t is great
ly to be regretted that the law forbidding
the marriage Of cousins did not pass the re
cent Legislature. These marriages are vi
olstion of law of nature, as is evident by
the affections visited in almost every
! case upon their offspring in deafness, blind
ness and idiocy-and ought to be viola
ton of human laws also. The common
wealth has right to protect itself against
thee illstarred matches, whose offspring it
has to support, too frequently. for life. 1t
may be hoped that this important subject
will not escape the attention Of our legsla
ture many years longer 1t is confidential
~ believed that by forbidding marriages Of
this kind, and by proper attention and care
OF infants laboring under the diseases sta
ted, the number Of deaf mutes in the com.
munity. might be diminished one half with
IN generation.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25

FALLING or THE BANK UroN A STEAMBOAT
FATAL REsuLL-We learn from the Clerk OF
steamer Rodolph, that on Tuesday night.
while the boat was moorel TO the Illinois
shore taking on freight, some miles below
here, the bank, which was very high and
supposed to have been underwashed by the
last raise, caved in on her side, burrying
nine men, and breaking down some thirty
feet Of the guard. Eight were rescued un-
hurt. the other, a Spaniard, M me Unknown
was lost There is another OF the deck.handt
missing 1t is feared that he was among
the buried, and was carried off by the cur
rent, which is very rapid.-.St Louis Den.
ocrdt 2O.k.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25

The TEXAS MoRMONs.-A statement was
not long since made, in the San Antonio
Herald, to the effect that the Mormons of
Texas were going to join Brigham Young at
Salt Lake. Rev. Lyman Wright, who is
the leader of that sect in Texas, contradicts
this statement, saoing that I'VE despise the
life and conduct Of Brigham Young as we
do the gates of HI, and consider it a per-
feet SANDER upon our character to have our
names associated with his on paper"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25

A CAxPHENE PRonIBIroRY BILL."-A
member Of the New York Assembly has in
troduced bill, which looks very like a
parody on the Maine Law, but which is
seriously urged, prohibiting the manufac-
ture, sale. or use Of camphene, spirit gas,
phosehene. burning fluid ct I'd genus omne,
under penalty of 800 for manufacturing or
selling each prohibited article, and Of $40
each offence, for its use.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Dennis NJ Irath Is Candidate for Alderman In
the LIST ward by requisite MANY VOTERS
subj CT t. action OF Democratic convention.
MEssRs EDITORS You will please Inform the
numerous readers Of your paper that John H. Bum
garner, kq, Will b. supported In the 18th ward OF
city, MS candidate for Alderman the approaching
election by MANY VOTERS,
Davenport, March 18th lS5s. lmcb2Odtf
MEssRs. EpITORs:-Allow us to efIer to the citi-
Gems Of the 81 Ward the name OF James Macintosh
rs candidate for the Aiermanic vacancy in SAID Ward
at the coming election.
mchl5-dId MANY CITIZEN9
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25

q plan for series Of short canals.
to avoid the obstructions in the Hudson
River, near Albany, known ~ the Over
slaugh, IL under consideration. The cost e
estimated ct 100000.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
FOR SALEORLEASE
For Rent.

TVHE OPTIC heretofore occupied by Nessrs Cook
i Dillon l. LAndley, opposite Cook + SARGENT
Bank.
Enquire Of N. KuHuEH, Tobacconist. IDec2Stf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
FURNITURE.
New Cabinet WarcrOOll
(coR. ROCK ISLAND AND rouRTr

(CoR. ROCK ISLAND AND FOURTH sr's)
" HERE all kinds OF Furniture can be had such
W - Chairs, Tables, Toilets, Bureaus, Sink and
Wash Stands, Wsrdrotes, Cupboards, Fancy Bed.
steads, Common Bedsteads, New st lc Extension
Tables, and other erticles too 10 mention
Who wants aook Gases, Counters, Desks, Show.
cases, Of every kind and made order and warran.
ed.
OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED
As GOOD as new. eofas furnished with New SPRINGS
Trimmed and repaired; Mahogany, Cane Seat, Once
ana Bar Room Chairs repaired and warranted Ruod.
Painting and Vanishing done on the shortest NO.
ttce
The undersigned will always be found At his shop
to III all orders.
Ladies. have your furniture vanished and save
expense OF purchasing new.
Jsn2ldtf @. v. COLE,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25

Real Estate .dgesscv,
J.DIAL 4 JNO.MONGER
GENIAL DEALERs IN
Real Estate and other property,
DAVENpORzTS BLOCK,
Corner MAIN end SECOND sTR EETS
GEO. L. NICHOLS old stand.1
j. MONGER,
ENERA'L LAND B.R OKER
lH7ILL buy and sen 81 kinds Of proos'ty on COM
w mission. giving special attention to the ex-
or Real Estate.
j. DIAL,
Notary Public and CenvoyalceT.
DRuDS and other instruments carefully executed,
IL Monies invested, Collections made, Heal Estate
bought and ssld on oomnissieo, ~ 10.
Fer Sale.
4 lares number Of city Lots, Improved and unin-
"A nrevea-FaSme and hrm lands In Scott county
And noimproved lands u q pases see The aaAtss
unnpiro . ulaBOnp 1pTmer once, at4ga
4 Main street, ) doom below secend.
uovldts J. DIAL co.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
DRY GOODS.

BURROWS APRETTYnAN.
FerwarAlng and Csmmleelen
Merchants.
PRODUCE DE.lkERa.
And Wholesale and Aetau dea,srs |.
ID II = q . q u -
VUAH@oMA@: 0A0OEAIDo. BOOM An
sAOAs' 1A1a CARA Ol0IInl0.
4ALT. Al
havtne ample roo0 for storaGs. ~ shau .a,-
uoAia1 stsenaoe % Receiving, Storing - rc,vss
ing any OsO6s eonsagnsd 70 our ooss.
C0sk pO60 0t ell tisoees 70. pr>.
0ssCe.
PROFIT Strset. DAvBNPOH1. IOWA.
davenport Steam rlourine MINI.
w p .eRs " constant operation, and Yasusep A.
miorned toas - pay q all tunes u car ~ ~
~ psScs fcr wheat. Flour always 90 hand.
Oes. H-aevu. burrows Z PRITTYMAw.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
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Celebrated StoDaoh Bl(tofD


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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
Fer Sale Or LoaSe

TNOUB LOTS situated o. "a and Scott Stress, -
u pasticulaSs enquire Of OonDu Dow. O.
(eu0lSAtD JAAAo NAY.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25
1OtAbhO1oc 1RAo
BURROWS + PRETTYMAN-

EW1SVvt OySO OO1o(0e2C DYN
6000s, Roots and Shoes.
Nate and Cops, CLOTH
ing, etc.,
"OULD invite the attention Of purchasers
w their large and varied assortment We n
now opening our Fail and Winter stock. suitable a,
the wants OF this community. We Do ii profess "a
undersell our neighbors, but o0er1< q OoodD a
Ss6so~00Ie s0s.s. We have Aov on land 3 one 9.
eortment Of
consisting Of
oolks, MeHinos, Pasauastas, vsleneiesnoa.
Lustres, DcLaines, Ac., ahoW0 ~
maasillas In great variety.
Cloths, Oassmerss, vestings, Ready Made OIoahin
andWooen Goods Of Ill ktnds sujtahle for - -.
Ing season. Yankee Notions, Rubbsr 0ooAp. Oar
psss on Cloths. window ohaAes, OrocsSSes Orua6oyy
and Hardware.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-25

ys9 ding back 10 test.
tSeYnuYtAev srticuoless nquirs Of Cor0in & Dos
90 ~, o. Of JAAES HAT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-23
Williamsburg CIV News.

PM AN fiem.-Aboui seven O'Clock Saturday
morning coopers shop ct the corner Of North
Seventh and Second streets discovered TO be fire.
but was cxtlngushed with but trinng damage. while
proceeding TO the dre, engines Nos and got together
in Grand street when Fight eusued aud and clubs
were nsed freely. Several persons were injured, bHt
none very seriously. The police Of the sixth precinct
queisd the disturbance.
IyQrEn-Coroner Smell on Friday night held an in
quest en- the body Of a man named John Hennesy, who
died suddenly at the corner Of North sixth and Seventh
streets Of henorrhaee Of the lungs Deceased had been
IN health for tnne and on Friday evening WI
taken with hemorrhage, vomiting large quantity on p'o
which speedily resulted death He was about 90 yes's
Of age A verdict IN accordance was rendered
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-23

Az OsIxrTA MusARD--The following cr.lque upon
"Bon Negre, su operetta by NJ Rene Lordereau music
by NJ Alfred Mussrd produced at the Foes Nouv elles
is translated for the HERALD from the Paris Ents Ae
Feb. 2s:-
Before quitting Paris for Amercs Musard King OF the
Quadrie ieft souvenir for his subjects who
will not soon forget him. The operet,a whi,h he has
given 10 NJ Louis HuArt will certainly be the foundation
for great number OF quadriles. We may also X.
pect 10 upon the advertisements OF the balls the
polka Bon Neere LAucelst" redows composed upon
the motives Du Bon Negre; and perhaps "Musard aux
foies Nouveles,' quadrille with grand orchestra.
IL easy 10 divine that the partition Of Mr. Alfred MI
sard proceeds from the t5ton OF chef dOrcissre IL u
the music that goes straight TO the legs nevertheless II Is
exceedingly well written and very agreeable 10 the ear
every point is the point Of master. The Song
Of the Negro" which piece ia full OF ueyp~ aud
local color was the most appsuded The plot is not very
complicated, but rs amusing, original and full Of dro
stustions Frenchman OF the middle class Gourg,ots)
established in America desires 70 obtain negro domestic
for the service Of bis niece negro, dyed for the
SON. presented s Lanceiot the lover OF Justine (he
daughter) The good bourgeois has therefore, introduced
the wolf into the fold Of the lamb He does discover
hs misfortune until he embraces the In reward
for great service performed, when the master nnts
that be Is as much OF negro the pretended
This IL nothing a. tell H. but nothing in the hands OF
man Of spirit becomes something and safely say
the public laughed heartily The "Bon Negre" words
music, has had a great success with the public OF the
Foles Nouveiles. II has hill them hard a. II they had
sugar and absuthe at the same time
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-23
Affairs In the Bahamas.
ORR NASSAU CORRESPONDENTS.

NASSAU, n. p, March :, 1855
IN, Fugitive Wares not Landcd-t Heory GAZE Bloics
them towards CvbdA Lecture-7h> Governor IA Trou
be, de-
The soop fromst Augustine, with fugitive slaves, has
not arrived al any Of ports Notwithstanding the fact
Of their being at the west end Of Grand bahama
and az learn, finally by swrecker, steering e course
which would bring them the Gingerbread Ground We
have lad strong nortbers since then and the probability
that they have been blown or shores probably 10
those Of CDba where they will end themselves Of the
frying pan into The fire. pity the unfortunate creatures
and wish them better fate.
Our Governor who has resided and been official in
conquered colony Tor years has got into hot by at
tempting 10 rule with rod Of IRON Three members OF
the Executive Council have In consequence resign ID
their seats Al the Board He will nnd the Conchs rather
tough subjects 70 deal with, aud that they will either
submit or yield 10 anything like oppression wrong
Captain Nsbb, special sgent for the Atlantic Mutual In
surance Company Of New York, has been treating the
good people Of Nassau 70 lecture Technology or the
Connection Of tbe Arts and Sciences
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-23
The Savings Banks and thstr Loans.


is well understood that the greater part Of the de
pcsiiors in the savings banks aborsg men, who De
pend upon the earnings q their hands for support and
when business and building is going they have plenty
Of work used 70 be tho policy Of those banks
their derosors money mortgage Of real esttie aud
thus promote the prosperity of the city and a
sny consequence the interest OF their depostsrs but all
that changed cow and the savings banks hsv6
the most deter mined stock spectators among In fact
most OF the late operations state sto ks has been by
hoee banks the effect their PROFITS yet be seen
The writer Of this has heard the officers OF than
OF the savings banks Of this city say that they were nov
only loaning or buying stocks, and not losnlng on
mortgage al all andhe saw the st Of the loans OF
those banks on stocks. One OF those loans $40
on Missouri STOCKS, and the borrower was a prominent
republican politician. Those banks want political favor
they don't want Senator Brandrcths bill making them
acoount for unclaimed deposits. II that loan mad been
made on thirty houses being built, would have given
work 10 about three hundred and thus have helped
many OF their depoeors Would not that have been bet
ter And an they be justified in their sockjob ping
speeulatons Are they not destroying the Interests OF
their own dePosi,ors? and do they for those n.
terestss IMPROVEMENT
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-23

MARCH 22-Dunie, Dodge and Charles r. Bavnes vs. Fer
ndndo Wood, Walter X. Jones and ohcrs.-This was an
action To damages for trespass relation 10 the
hip Joseph walker, which sunk at the foo, OF Dover
street The particulars Of already know, 70
the public The defendant Mr.. Wood, Qthen Mayo,l
made a contract with Walter r, Jones 70 raise the
vessel and the plaintiffs subsequently obtained the
tract from Jones is alleged that after the plaintiffs hsl
expended large sums OF money the contract they
deprived OF the vessel by order OF Mayor Wood the
ether def taIs that large party OF policemen
there under the pretence that riot expected
threw some Of the parties in charge Of the vessel
board For the defence IL contended that Mr.. Wood
hs position Of Mayor entered into with Joaes
10 the vessel that such contract fuhleA
and that necessary 10 the Joseph Walker,
there by Mr.. Wood 70 prevent riot Nr. +. r. Cupisg
opened the for the plaintiffs, and after reading
oocumtntAry testimony the matter adjourned 70
Tuesday morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-23
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T1seaf rf1al Mnsseml 4.

BROADWAY TImATRE novel spectacle OF the HNena
Sabb" whish sbounds In thrilling incidents and grand
professions In which the colossal elephant and beautiful
horses enact conspicuous parts will be preceded by eques
trianiFn 10 night.
Nimo's GARpfS---The famous gavel troupe will re com
menoe at u fashionable place OF resort 10 night Gabriel
s TO play comic character IN "Kim ka " Antoine aud
Jerome perform in the fairy spectacle OF "Bianoo and
Zsnfrctti dances on the tight rope.
BowEpY.--Tbe numerous admirers q Mr. Robert John.
stou will doubtless turn out strong force the
OF that popular actors benefit tins evening when we are
promised the drama called the emperor OF France"
IN ADDITION TO two popular pieces.
BrI1oy's. N essrs. Burton. Davenport. Fisher and
Smith, Mines Davenport, Hughes and Others nightly
winning great deal Of applause the successful drama
OF aTbe Mormons which Is 20 follow the no y farce
Wanted, Happy Family, p this evening.
WAIGACSs-Large and enthusiastic audiences still con
rregsc 10 witness the excellent acting OF Miss Agnes Ro
bescn and Der associates in The renowned play Of Jessie
Brown" The aerpicce For this evening isthe comcaly
styled the married Bachelor "
LARA KFsSss The able and corps Of artists
with which the energetic drectrcss has surrounded hee
self enables her 10 present all she undertakes
that never fails 20 elicit the appreciation OF her patrons
Tonight she tenders three capital pieces.
AMERICAN Mrsxun.-The charming drama entitled The
That has been produced at this house the rage OF
Uncle Tom Cabin, ~ 10 be performed every afternoon
and night al further notice.
iotA Mo0U TO deliver another lecture English 10.
night the German theatre 10 the Bowery-subect. the
Hnmors sf Gaiisntry' Mrs. Hoym aud an eticien,
corps a. German artists VIII afterwards appesr the
romantic drama Of Undine'
Gro CamIs1Y AND WOODS MISsTRus will this evening
enteran their friends with long list Of songs burcsqucs
&c sad the farce OF the {" Sleigh Ride, IN which
grand dorsms OF sleigh ride through Broadway aud the
Boo'aiegdsle road y displayed.
Tu BgvAvsI, ia almost unneces ssry 70 say that this
celebrated Ethiopian band Of brothers present az good
bill ever for 10 night Il includes What's Trumps"
the Rival Dsrkcs.' Dorn in Alabama, and host OF
otner fnirth provok ng things
Ss BIgSAEnI Ia 10 give farewell concert At Nblos
Saloon this evening. hmcs. IaGrange and n'Augr Herr
Formcs and various other distinguished artists are n
ssi, consequently the public may rely upon having rare
musical treat
Mrs IElvnNrEr, who has gained considerable reputa-
ton through her drawing entertainments in Caifor.
pis since she last appeared New York. will give recta
tons and readings from popular authors Hope Chapel
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