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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

GF- The probability is that Mr..
Louis Pa aalsen, who is on a visit to onr city,
excels any man that ever yet lived in the
science OF moving Chessmen. We would
suggest that the gen,leu an be invited to
remain with us until navigation opens,
and a.sst ns in montnQ he crors.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

NICHOLAS kUHNEN,
WHOLESALE TOBACCONIST,
Co er Main and Second streets, Ddgenpovt, IeDs
Every variety of Havana sDd Domestic Segass, 70
bAceos, Pipes, eto constantly On hsBd.
Agent for Browns ce4ebrsted Fine Cut ObOvfug
and Smoking Tobacco.
% sesar Manufacturers would recommend Z vel
selected of Leaf Tobacco Consisting Of Hsvsna
wrspprs and Yllers, Java and Cuba Seed LeaS. sec-
Nov14dAON
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

GRAND Snow.-Wc call attention
to the advertisement of Spalding Rogers
attractive show which comes off al this city
on the 26th inst. Read the advertisement
and look out for lots Of plum about that
time
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

"HARp OF THE WEST" THE first
part of this poem which has been previously
announced is now published, and ready for
distribution. The crowded state Of our col
unns will not permit a criticism to day. We
postpone remarks until another day
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
"a " FL r. NyOBSCsb-,
MAlSNILLE AGENCY OFFICE
GEO. r. WulTCOMR.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
"A Notary Public and Commission. of Deed. for
New Hampshire. Vermont. New York, Penbsyi vsnia
and Ohio.
Omce--Novth-w est corner OF Main and Second
srfets, Davenport, Iowa. laug I3t III
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

TAX DEEDs.-A new form for Civ
ing full and perfect title to lands bought
at tax sals in this city, which have passed
redemption, Just printed at tlis office.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

TRINrY CnuRcH.-T The rites Of con-
iirmaiion was administered by Bishop Lee,
at this Church, last evening to twcnt y-four
canldates-all. We believe. young persons.
-Nlscatiac Journal
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
NOTICE TO ADyERr,SERS.

Large cuts charged double the same dimensions . Z
type.
displayed advertisements onc.haif more than
sual rates.
Yearly advertising contracts will be understood 70
apply strictly to the immediate business of the adyer
tiser and all other sent in by the sA.
sertiser will be charged extra.
Advertisements not accompanied with instructions
"i oe inserted until forbid and charged accordingly
Notices for religious and benevolent purposes in.
s..'ed one time free Of cost, thereafter charged =
other advertisements. Ii ..s8s - 8,- n
Advertisements from abroad must BE paId 1or ~.
pdriabiy ia ddrdnce, unless from approved Asects
Contracts for yearly advertising terminable q tho
option ~ advertisers. they paying advance oe
70 per cent. on h. contract price
Advertisements inserted next TO reading matter
per cent advance on above rates, and kept on In.
ei"~, . per cent advance on regular rates.
AZ transient advertisements must bo paid for In
advance.
RICHARDSON WEST. Iowa state Democrat
.ANbfRS n BRO. Daily Gazette. :.
w. fischer h co Der DunokrAt
"AhhiN'ToN WILKIE. Daily Evening News
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
The !$rOSf House.

ALL THE COMFORTS or PLEASANT HOME,
Comprising lean rooms, clean linen, good att en-
dam and cheerful conpliance with all
demands.
THIS House Is new AMI well vent ntlllatcd, and the
Sable will comparr with any nrst class House west of
the Mississippi,
Thr Propri'i9rs would respectfully Announce to
th r F"st' ~ Filehd- sni thc public generally that
having piirclas q his i.ar2e Hopi and aided more
than oLe Ia TO It's foter size, and having rented
AMI refurni>h"d ihs entire House, thy latte them
selves that they can anticipate the wants guests.
Ibis House will hc r"pre.rnted at the cars and
boats by responsible ageuL tpreceiye checks ihcre-
10y avoiding Al fisl ~ losing Naggage.
fscha - erste
IN Ne-t'rn stag Cprnpany's Coaches leave this
House daily tor the North and West.
j. HUMPHREY Co, Proptiators,
Is'CoIner OF Front and Harrison Streets on
square lpw thr ST, am Packet aud Ferry Landing. g
lr.rl 1
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

IOWA CITY IOWA.
wills Large and Comrodious TIoiel has be leased
by the pr"irlct3r ihergughy repaired AMI reno
vAt'd atty furnished throughout, In the best an
ner, with spHIH0 BEDs and LIGHTED WIN GAS.
No pains will lie spared to fnak. the Park itpIIEE
the "A No - House ~ the CITY; it being much The
largest AMI PLEASANTLY situated Ia central location,
the corner oi If son and DGtuiu iue streets,
the City PARK, with confer able atoms for
Two II Hunirtd Guests
THRAS--ih conformity 70 the times
Good and Ca,aclo;is tabng at achrd 20 the house
J. TkuSDELI. Proprietor.
Nov2.!tf Formerly or the rr dsiell House
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

r. We understand that O. T.
Wharton and Mr.. shelton, are about 10
revive the Rock Island Adcertjscr
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
STA K RS VIEW ) ID T. 20 4
;ULA1ING LIBRARY

GIRO ~ l. A 4 N q LIB AIRY.
We receive regularly and for sale sDai!ies,,:
N. Y. herald, Pbiiad. Uuletln,
Tribune, Gin. Gazette,
Times, Commercial,
Boston Herald, Chicago Dein. Press,
Traveller, '' Tribune,
St. Louis Republican,. st. Louis Inteil4 4genccr,
Davenport o,7ette, Democrat ana News.
Subscriptions received on the most liberal term
by the month, quarter or year.
octi g. H STARR, Agent.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
Dwelling House for Rent

'NHE Large three story House, cont ,nng IL rooms
l. finished in the best manner, corner Of 9th and
iowa ST., would be suitable for a gentecl carding
house. Enquire Of ELIAS HALE,
mayl1t No "a Rast Second tveet
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

IL Extra numbers of the Weekly
Democrat, for sale this morning. Call early
this morning
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
TO-DAY'S ADV'TS.
do OnO To LOAN on Real Estate Al
Do,uNjU. Ply TO GEo.P- wHIrcoMB
Notice to All.

vTsHE und rsignei hereby notifies all PERSONS, tn al
4 my wife Mary P-nn, without anv just cause 81
pfovocntcn has lett my bed aud board, std tins is
al persons no. t, give her credit on my acco u
A. hereafter will pay no debts o! her contracting
na..9!tGl JOSEPH PENN.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
For Sale.

AONE hundred and twenty Building lots in an
Addition to the town OF Port Byron.
These lots are eligible and handsomely situated On
she bank Of the Mississippi. They VII be sold rec
tonable 9erms.
For particulars ininire OF xessrs Durfee, Pratt 4
Oo;, Port Byron, Charles J. Rogers, EeQ, LeClalre,
Corbin 4 Dow davenport, or OF the subscriber
JAHDS NAY
- The subscriber has puuibeYless desirable Die
ce04 land In and near the cities OF Davenport and
IeOlsire. amp nsa1 the town Of Port Byron thaA 10
V1hsao - coll. IOcttotN NJ.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

Gr- The Davenport Cricket Club
No. !, played their first game yesterday af-
ternoon
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
STA TED f MOCRAT.
DAVENPORT, MAY 20. 1858.


NATR have printed and have Tor sale the following
w Blanks. which liz ehall H. constant y
adding forms
W.Tr.nifo D-.1s, Ont Claim De ds, Mortgsg
Trust pcods, Trustees ne~- & srtictf) Attach
meni Bond :, Gsrni. hes. tlceA. Petitions, Original
Notites Execuii ms, Pow attorney ard - gs
variety 81 Justice glALk- Dscl4n
NOTICE have Transferred my interest In the
city oifcula lon of the Democrat ~ ny brother,
G.ilc.t, whp x cyect ani receive al sub ptions
after Apr.l G.h.-MoHey due pregi to that date
can b paid 10 either hun Or myself
JOAN GILLETT.
Davenport, March 10 49,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

". H.. ,. GUkLEy. JOHN n. RoOERs.
GURLEY Il ROGERS,
A TTOKNEYs AND COUNsELLORs AT Law
IA Oihco--HoGrn ans New Huidibg Main street
between Front aud Second, Davenport, Iowa.
FebI0df
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
THE UNDERSIGNED

HAVING established himself in this place in the
III business Of SILVER BRASS PLATING, proposes
TO all all orders for fine Silver plated Door fates
Door Knobs, Bell Pulls, Butts numbers, Plates eno
Figures adopted 70 the use OF Doors and Churcn
Psvs, ughtning Rods Points, window sash, Oerfi.
80 and AArnsss tSfmminSs plated 70 order on sness
notiea. An vosk wa1Sant0d equal 70 the beee
WILLIAM Ot1OA1As
1se lsallae - 4 ~ Iaa1Vivsaas 1s1ss
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

EE"Dr. Picrucci is on hand with
large lot of fine apples, Fresh Figs, Oranges,
Lemons, Dates and world Of good things
too numerous to mention Call and see the
FOODS
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
BrattOna House.

glNHE undersigned would r specially INFORM his
friends and the ira. cling public, thar hc has
Di"ned this large hotel in ie Clare. Tlir house i,
hearty and furnished with all the corvenicnccs
oi mode hotels. The table will be- supplied v tb the
best the country affords.
HIS experience AID large acquaintance with the
businers IN TIL west. suffioent guarantee that
hi, house 10 the place TO st1p At when to the
city of Le C,a,re
-. Hacks leave the Bratton House every morning
tSnndsss excep,rd) for Davenport
march, -d2wASly MD wEsTLAKR Prop'r.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED
Dissolution.

ME co-paYtnershp heretofore existing between
L II. Camp Alpheus Tibbetts under tht
name Of Camp & Co., Is this day dissolved by
mutual consent
Davenport, April % 1855 J. II. CAMP.
ALPHEUS TIBBElT3.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
TIE RENOWNED AsN0NAJT md NAGIt n
.lg0lla. ElsNClle GODDARD!

By far the most celebrated ant sklfu Balloonist
In the world, having made near four hundred sue
srIl Isi0n i'll the different European Csp ais
and thSprincip, American Cities, VIII make wealth
cr permitting ore
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
TODAY'S ADN'IS.
Insure your Property.
THE WAUGONSMA INSURANCE co,
CHICAGO. ILLINOIS

1--WE fbove reliable Company havirg compile J
L with the la~ of The Stat ~ T"as gnla- rg
tofeigu In uaAn g Companies arr pT epsred Issue
policies on ft'c ans Msrlne risks a. cUYren, rates.
JOHN MoN3ER, (ofJ J.. Dial 4 Coz
Agent at Daveap0r'
Dsvenp IT'S Beck.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

IL AVING purchased OF Alrheus Tibbetts hi, inter
L est in the firm Of II Camp & Go, i am to pay
all debts OF said firm and all notes and accounts due
them mnet be paid 10 me only.
Davenport, April % 1855.
apr25dtf J. II. CAMP
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
FORSALEORLEASE,

10 Rent.
T'wo neat dwellings, rooms each. cellar, god
L water, cist'rn ani well. Rent cheap. Enquire
may 5-tt.I T. O EAnS.
To Rent.
FINHE Brick House Orchard and farm Of twenty
J. acres enclosed situated on III River Road h slf
mile above the City limo Terms easy.
Apply to W. II. HILpRETH,
apr2S-dtf At the Burtis Hou-c."
To E2eHF.
4 SlORY and DRY CELLAR next to the Cor
n Ter or Fourth and Biafy streets.
A1so-Ohce and Lndsine Rooms. Apply 10
npr2i dim u CARLETON
To Rent.
V,HE Eddy House 1T Ea4, Davenport. Term
Apply to W. II. IIildreth On the premises
apriSdtt
For Rent.
r1vHE OFFICE heretofore occupied by Me,srs C,ok.
i Dillon \ Liudty, opposite Cook X Ssrgent's
Bank.
Enquire Of N KuHxrs, Tobacconist. lDec2su
For Sale.
Ti,HE three story Brick House located OH the
L corner OF eecu.d sLi Reynolds streets In the
city # ieCiaire, containing ten rooms having n nv
or view of soine q mites Gp AMI down; also good
cistern which con, ans 300 barrels of water, and
"A gro brick smoke houee. " j. OF the h.niicst
loo cstious tf. Mississirpl River.
r. ms, al 800 cash, the balance in l. 2 and 3
years, al ~ PEI cent interest. For :urtbcr paTlcu
lars inquire on the premises. The house 10 no one
year old.
aprl7-tf n. 3. TERHHNH.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
CARDS..

CARDS.
). W. H. BAKER, NJ. D.,
IIHYaIcIAN AND SURGEON N-OFPICE-pOsr
street, btt~een Brady and Perry. yansldtf
T.C. CAMPBELL,
A TTOKNEY AND CoUNsEIlOR AT Law
"A Davenport, Iowa.
',fee- -Davenporrs Block, corner Main and Sec
oh' streets decl8dtf
NJ. DALZEL14 4 co.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CIR OC RS, FORW ARDING
cow MISSION MERCHANTs.
Dealers Salt, Cement, Hair, Plaster, Glass. and
Ais "'"- SECOND and Perry streets, Davenport
JAn6dtf
ELIAS HALE,
AUCTIONEER d COMMISSION MERCHANT
tSEcoSD STREET. FAST Or PERRY
Having large and comn,odious rooms 10, the ,.Ir
oiDry foods, 6r"c.rie-, ,Crockrry. Hardware, Bocts
and Shoes, Clothing Furniture, Watches ry Ard
Fancy Good in fact, OF every description AIsoss
Agent for X. Blak' slee Jun, will make
Liberal Cash Advances
Tin Goods Consigned to be sold without reeerve Al
Auction.
Con 'ignmapts OF Eerch andise OF eyerv d.serinton
solicited, and haIes settled promptiv
ELIAS HALE, Auctione@r,
DEC otf Second street doors east Of Perry
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

TTYno endssvou 70 Dlsaee thslI custcness IN every
7" rsa~oc1S DULlN1 HUBBARD.
81 tss;A ans ass''s''l'aA n''s, 9g psy:a92.rs'
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
New Cabinet WarcrOOlnl

ICON. ROCK ISLAND AND oURTH sT's)
VNHERE all kinds Of Furniture can be had such
w as Chairs. Tables, Toilet, B-reaus, Sink and
Wash Stands, Wardrotes, Cupboards. Fancy Bed
steads, Common Be,lsteads, New st le Extension
Tables and otner articles too numerous TO mention.
who wants pook Gases, Counters Desks, Show
cases. Of every KIND and made to order and wsrran-
d.
OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED
As good as new Solas furnished with New Springs
Trimmed and repaired; Mahogany, Cane B-at, Once
Bar Room Chairs repaired and warranted good.
Painting and Vanishing dene on the shortest no
tice
The undersigned will always be found at his shop
to Hi All orders.
Ladies. have your furniture vanished and save
expense Of purchasing new.
Jsn2ldtf q. ". COW
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
e. S. MOOkE.

Yresco, Banner, Sign and Or.
nanentai FAINTER, GrAinsf
<s@t Wood, S.one and Marble
Landscape, Scensry and Portrait Pdinstng,
| one with dispatch. in the best modern snd tasteful
styles. Aleo, Sign Painting and Graining for tho
Trade.
N. " Corner Brady and 4th streets, Davenport,
iowa. jan78 dig
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
SCOTT ROUSE.

NnCeMpOrf, EOsrn.
HRNhi4 l. ar' and FIRST CLASS UoTrI.. and the
L most PLEASANTLY situated OF any house IN the city.
commanding view of tho Mississippi, Rock Island
CITY and ol oh Fort A rmstrong.
! Travellers WI .hIng = stop 10 tt!s citY. will find
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
CONDITION OF THR WArGONSHA FIRE Avn
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, January oo;h
l.fABllIriES.

r.oeses due and unpaid. None
Losses adjusted and dur. None
Losses uDarjustcd. .................. $500
All other liabilities (except for Office expenssl None
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

VvWENTYTHREE eligible Building Let's, situate
i on Harrison, Third Ripley and Blontcace streets
Will be sold or leased on reasonable terms: tor par
ticulsrs enquire Of OoRBIS Dow. or
(auaitfj NWeNAy
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

-. WILSON GUlTEAU,
.a7ITlH.V'Er 1T L.1U".
Notary K'Mblic y N('Oslrev0ncer,
WILL attend To ai business relating to Real Rs
w tate; Collecting OF Detts Leaning OF Money, &C
Particular AMI prompt attention given to making
Abstracts Of Title 10 Real Es' ate, and veyancing
Also,
Commissioner Of Deeds
For the States OF Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts,, New York, New jersey, PennsyIvA
mia, VI gina. Ohio Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois,
AMI Missouri.
Orce In Franklin Block
ec- III. inl
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
For Sale or Lease.
For Sale or Lease.

IyOUR LOTS situated on 3d and Scott street. 10,
L particulars enquire Of OORBIN q Dow, or
TsuaIAdtf) jams NAY
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

HAVING CONCLUDED TO RPeUNR TIN
practice OF Medicine In all ns departments, IN
conjunction with that Of Surgery, and TO make
Dsr export his rrnBnebt residence nav offers hts
professional services to itr citizens and the public
general y.
from an 'xperi wee ~ over twenty ysars In setivs
prectc-. he feels confident In sivtns satsfact,sn 70
snch - NAV favor him with th.r patronage
Ror the present, Dr. Cole n,sy b. fund 1t the
boarding house of Mr. Judd, No. - Second sfye<t,
four d"ors above Perry street. mAyl-dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
For Rent.

TvIIE OPTIC e heretofore ec coupled by Messrs C.o,
i Dillon \ Iudly, opposite Cook X Sargent
Bank.
Enquire Of N. KuHNFS, Tobacconist. IDec2Stf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
BANKING HOUSE OF
X f.. e. lsl ID b e II.

EXCHANGE FOR ILLINOIS AND OTHER
II Good Currency.
Exehsngs on New York at ! per rent.
Chicago Y +"
:" St. Louis gold exchanged
May 13, ISIS.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
r. DOOLD'TTLE.

A TrORNkY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
"A Omcf-Nicbols' New Block, Davenport, lows
RErEREScEs--Ether Judge os th. Supreme or Su-
peror Court of the State of Connecticut; Hon. Cbss
Ineersoll, Y 3. Diet. Judge, New Haven, Connects
cut, Hon. James Dixon, y $. Sen. Hartford ton
necticnt.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20

<scS ~ .y"yer,
w WHOLFSAIE tRetsii Dealers in Havana and
w Domestic Gt-ars, Virginia Plug, Cut Ch-wlnG
and Smoking Tobacco, frncy Pipes, Ac., corner Brady
aud Front streets. Fcbldr
DSllTeTl> HOUSE,
CORNER OF IOWA & FIFTH STREETS
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
DIR. j. e.. PARKER

MOULD ANNOUNCE To TRR CITIZENS on
" Davenport and vicinity thAt he has osumei tho
practice of medicine sni may be found when not pro-
er-ionAl,y engaged, ~ his once door Rxres
ofnce Nov2bdtf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-21

BnAEpISG AND SEARCHING TIE BRIG WISGOLD.-
Capt. Loring of the brig Wingold, at Boston, has
published the following statement:
On Thursday, April 18th, being bound from
Havana to Sierra Morena to load moasses, after
having made the land, being about five miles from
the Keys, | saw q boat working TO windward |
supposed il might lie come fishermen coming OF to
Offer their services ~ pilot Whom within about
t~o miles of she anchorage, ani ia two and half
isthoms water, passed within half cables
length OF the boat. ] then noticed size had tho
English Gag nyi3g. .nd vas filled with men, aud
they appeared to TO be a hard looking set; they
looked to Tue like convicts or runawayF, or any
thing excepting what they Afterwards rrofcsscd to
be. After had passed her cables length they
bred musket, aud then another, then another:
the last being loaded with a hall. The bali came
quite close TO me, ,nd struck the galley or rlain-
Dest. I afterwards picked up half Of it. ! hail
cd them md wished TO know why they were
nring ct Inc. SOmc one IN the boat answered
and said that If I did not heave to they hrd
a swive! in the boat apd they would sink me-
then hove to. and they came alongside, and
about ten o. the men came on board. armed TO
the teeth. One of them, who profussed TO be a
officer, ibut evidently Was no gentleman1 af
tor having abused 10 his hearts content be-
cause | did not heaTe to when sew she was q
man-Of-war boat asked to my papers re.
quested him TO walk down into the eabin, which he
did followed BY two men, one of whom came down
iu the cabin with = revolver in each hand the
other stood at the door with a drawn cutiass In
his hand. | asked the officer who or what he was
lie said he was an English officer, aud belonged
TO a steamer that was cruising outside. asked
him her name two or three times, but he refused
to tell me- saving il was none of my business.
showed him my papera. After having looked at
them he expressed himself satisfied and left.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-21

LYNCH LAW IN Iowa CITY-For years there has
resided at Iowa City, r man by the name OF Boyd
wilkinson, known to every one as jockey. pusiist
and fancy man generally, and suspected by many
to have been engaged in such nAfariOus practices
SIS horse stealing and arson. late difficulty be-
tween him and neighbor named Philip Clark was
brought to focus the night OF the 10th in
stant, when Clatk's barn set ou Are. and q
horses tracks answering to those ofone Of Wikin-
sons horses. were recognized near the barn, thus
fastening at once suspicion of the arsoD upon Will
kn.on. The quarrel had been one Of a clannish
order, and each of the high conteuding parties"
had friends ready to stand by him in case ofopsn
difficulty. The Clark party, consisting Of about
thirty five persons, headed by man named Gray,
including several citizens having rAore notoriety
than reputation, went TO Wilkinsons house on shat
afternoon, caught Wilhiuson tied his hands bsbind
him, took him to ths river bank, with the view Of
extortiug confession aud then administering pun
ishmert. When they had reached tha bank-ihe
party say-WilkiHsou leaped from the buggy, ran
TO the river and plunged in, being permitted to
drown.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-05-21
JAMES River AND KAEAwHA COMPANY.

We learn that the Board of Public Works has ap.
pointed Col Samuel Mcdowell Reid Of Lexington,
Va, Director of the James River aud Kauawha
Company, in the place of Mr.. James G.. Paxton, re-
signed. We regard this as an excellent appoint
ment.
The Boards of this Company, rs at present con
stituted, are AS follows.
The General RoarG-Thomss II. Ellis President;
Jas. Lyons and payid J. Burr Gt the city of Rich
mOnd, Tho.. VI. Bondurant OF buckingham John
VI. Speed of Lynchburg, VIM. ". Boyd of Bucha-
nan, aud Samuel Mcdowell Reid Of Lexington, Di.
Tcctors.
The KaRaWthd Roarl-Thos. H. Fills President;
Christopher q. Tompkin., John d. Lewis, John P
Hale, George Ieftries and ,Iames II. Fry all Of the
kanRwha Valley, Directors.