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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08


REMARKAtLE ClRCuEsrANCE-The follow
ing circumstance (ssys the St. Louis Demo
crat) Is related to US by one of our promi-
nent citizens, who rec lived the intelligence
by letter from his wife, now residing in the
State of N. Y. On the night of the de-
struction # the Pacific Hotel. a little broth
er OF Mr.. Henry Rochester. living At home
with his parents near Avon, in the State
Of N. Y, awoke some time after midnight
with screaming and tears, s'ying that the
hotel in st. Louis was on fire, and that his
brother Henry was burning to death. So
intense was his alarm and horror. that it
was with considerable difficulty he could
De quieted. On the following day, 1t noon
the pa.ents received Geographic dispatch
from the city. confirming the little boys
dream IN every particular"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

way 70 Mexico. dis ouJecs
I'd, by some-with what reason, We
cannot learn-to be, the raising Of an
interest in that country, creating it in
to . kingdom and placing the second
daughter Of Ferdinand, the second, up
on the throne. Othcrs-with more
probability to support them-ssy that
his object is once more, to gain that
power which he has 50 often gained and
lost. Whichever Of these may be his
object, no permanent good can result to
Mexico, by carrying 1t out.
There are doubtless thousanda OF
persons, Of pure Spanish Origin. whose
sentiments Of love for the mother
country are strong; and who would be
pleased to see the pomp, and circum-
stauce and paraphernialia Of Spanish
Royalty, once more in Mexico.
There are also large number Of
persons, friendly to any ambitious
schemes, on the part Of Santa Anna;
but neither Of these parties is sufficient
ly strong to create union of popular
sentiment, in favor OF their yiews.-
And, even if either Of their schemes
should be initiated by the unanimous
voice of the citizens, their character as
a people, for instability, percludes the
possibility of permanent union.
The race of Spanisrds has deterior-
ated. The law of the decay Of race, IS
operating upon them. The history
of the world from the days Of Egyptian
glory, down to the present time, proves
the existence Of law, Of nature, regu-
lating the growth Of nations, to GER
tain eliminating point, and afterwards,
their decay. 1t is as immutable as the
law governing the growth and decay
in the animal and vegetable world
1t may be seen in the enervation Of the
Roman, and the squaJIor Of the Greek
1t is written upon the expressionlcss
features of the Turk, and sculptured
upon the ruins of "the cities Of the
plain"
This law has not excluded the Span
ish race from its Operations. They are,
not, to-day, the same people, who fol-
lowed Pizzsro in his conquest of Peru;
or De Soto, in his explorations of the
Mississippi.
The race will deteriOrate until it
reaches the very lowest grade Of the
human being, unless some change, or
conquest, causes its mixing with some
other race. ANY attempt to better
the condition of things in Mexico, with
out introducing new element.in its
population, will be but time and labor
thrown away.
The time has come when the boun-
diaries of our great empire can be ex-
tended, not only to our7advantage; but
also to the unreasonable benefit of
the people of the country annexed.
The climate, and agricultural, and
mineral resources Of Mexico are unsur-
passed by any country in the world.
And the energy and enterprise OF the
Anglo Saxon race, only, are needed to
develop them, and make Mexico the
garden Of the world. II the opportu-
nifty offered is not seized by us, some
other nation will inevitably take ad-
vantage of it.
Under these circumstances We were
not i'll pleased to learn by telegraph,
on Tuesday night, that negotiations
were pending, upon proposition made
by President Comonfort, for the pur-
chase by our Government, Of Sonora,
and other portions Of the Mexican
territory.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

OLD PSALM TuNH.-There is to us much
more touching pathos, heart-thrilling ex-
preston, more feeling displayed in some Of
the old psalm tunes, than in the whole batch
Of modernisma The strains 90 home. and
the fountain Of the great deep is broken
up-the great deep Of unbelievable feel
ing that lies far. far below the surface of the
W rid hardened heart and 40 the unwont-
ed. yet unchecked tear starts in the eye,
the softened spirits yield to their influence,
and shake of the load of earthly care, ris-
ing purified and spiritualized into clearer
atmosphere Strange, inexplicsbls associa-
tons brood over the mind, like the far off
dream Of paradise" mingling their chaste
melancholy with musings OF still, subdued
and more cheerful character. How many
glad hearts in the olden time have rcioiced
II the songs Of praiss-how many sighed
out their eonplaints in these plaintive
nota. thai 80 adiy. yet svesslv on the
sar-Aeasts that, now cold In death, ars
laid - ~ aseuad thAt sasesd taao. viih.
~. pm ~ ~ y s1AsA tWSllsl
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

THE ROYAL BRIDAI--We see it stated that
the cost OF the late marriage in England
cannot fall short Of one hundred thousand
dollars. which already over-burdened peo-
lie of England will have to pay. This too
in addition to the quarter of a million Of dol
lars voted the bride as dow r, and life
annuity Of forty thousand dollars. How
many starving prel.taries. the overtasked
bondsmen Of Great Britain would these i'm
mense sums have made happy!
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

An IxxESsE CLAIM. Marry one-half Of
Western New York is held by the owners
under what is termed the Holland PATENT
A suit has lately been instituted to recover
q considerable portion Of the lsnus Of the
Holland Company, the authority Of one OF
its agents To dispose of them being disputed.
The prosecution 10 conducted nominaI,y IN
behalf Of two children residing. We believe
IN England, but we understand that, among
9th prominent parties. the Bank OF Eng :
land is il terested In the matter. A gentle
man of Buffalo is the nominal defendant
Able counsel are engaged on both sides
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

~ The Canadians are quarrelling-the
East with, the West-and are threatening 10
dissolve the Canadian Union. Canada East
demands equal representation with Canada
West, to which the latter, being tn. most
populous, will not agree. The present min
lstryis kindly disposed towards Canada
East, because that province gives it the b..
sis of its support in the Provincial palia-
ment; and has the contest now. stands. the
advocates Of equality in representation are
not likely to succeed. The fight WAKES
warm, both in Parliament and the presa
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

cBT The weather in Cuba has been in
tensely cold, and in several districts frost
has been formed. destroying the sugar cane
extensively. Ibis Is quite novelty in the
tropics. but in southern Europe thy have
recently been visited by something of the
same kind.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08
MEoTho fonislaAuro &c Maa.a.lu.aAA

"a The Legislature Of Massachusetts, is
down on lager beer saloons. 1t is now leg.
islating to restrain the saloons of Boston by
making it fine and imprisonment to give
any public show or concert at any place
where refreshments are sold, unless the
house is licensed to give shows the same as
theaters. 1t is said that fifteen thousand
persons visited the lager beer saloons on
Saturday evening.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

WAR AnEAD.-The regular London cor
respondent of the New York Commercial
Aarertiseer, written Under date of March
9th. says France and England will in
my judgement, be at war before the lapse
of SIX months. Startling as this belief may
seem. there is an intelligent minority by
whom it is now entertained.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

"a According to the latest intelligence,
the new measures of police survilance in
France, and the prohibition of Independent
political speaking, even in private saloons.
IL Is 10, are driving away many persons
from Paris, while the new passport regula.
lions are preventing many English and
other foreigners from going there.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08
Notice..

inthe County Court Of erott county.
nUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that the under.
i signed has been appointed By the County Court
OF Scott county, AdmnistIat o. the goods chaties
and credits u John Hogzrty deceased, late Of Win
Neld All persons having claims asainst said DE-
ceseed are notined and reqrtred 10 le the same IN
said curt, and oil pssoons indebted 70 sid deceed
are requir. 10 make payment 70 the uncsfsieued
without delay
February 96th, 1885,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

A SECRET FOR LEGIsLATuREs.-An old mem.
Der OF the Pennsylvania Legislature, who
maintained his seat and popularity for a
number of years, always voted "no" when
vote was .recorded-"for," said he, when
asked his reason, when good law passes,
no one ever looks for the yeas and nays
, n it'-when a bad one does, they always
do"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

a. May is considered an unfortunate
marrying month. A down east editor says
girl was asked not long since to unite
herself in the silken tie to brisk lad, who
named May in his proposals.. The lady
,enderl, minated that May was an unlucky
month for marrying.
"Well, make it June then" honestly re-
piled the swain, anxious to accommodate.
The damsel paused moment, hesitated,
cast down her eyes, and said. blush.
Wouldn't April do as well"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08
Berlin March 49, Corr. spondencs Of the I.ondor

Berlin March 49, Corr. spondencs Of the London
Times.
OUTBREAK OF War BETWEEN CHINA AND
RUssIA-Recent advices from st. Peters
burg put it now beyond doubt that the Chi
nese have commenced hostilities against the
Russians. Admiral Putiatine is understood
to hive reported in dispatch dated on
board his vessel, anchored off Macaco. that
the advanced posts Of the Russians, towards
the mouth of the Amour, had been attacked
by the Chinese, and that 30 suddenly and
with 90 over towering force, that the FORM
er had found themselves compelled to re-
treat thirty leagues up the river. The Chi
nese had thereupon destroyed the Russian
settlement by fire. In the Pekin Gazette
OF Nov II, Of last year, it was mentioned
tnat' according to statement made by q
Chinese officer Of rank, Hin Hinp) the Chi
nese were already at that time at war with
Russia.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

eB An African named Cesar, own to
be at least l2O years old, was drowned at
Baton Rouge, La. lately. The oldest whites
knew him as an old man when they were
boys. He belonged TO nobody. and had
lived vagrant life tor halt q century.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

RAILROAD RUMOx-We hear rumor that
funds have been negotiated for the immed,-
ate prosecution fthe work upon the Ra-
cine N Mississippi X. R., and that it is to
DO completed to tins city by the l4,h of
August. Hope the rumoi is true-Frsport
Jour.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

s. 81 pert yoaAg lawyer eass boosted
- aneA eeqbsr Of ~ bar that be had
tsoa. q I've hundroa do51aeD ~ nhAakine
0nuOoeeolo on1A
l.ss &c 80 ~ ~ ~ 81: ~. -:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

H"Do you know Mr.. Brown"
"ies my DEAR"
lis he not q deserving man 2"
Eyes. he deserves fogging, and if he
ever gallants you home again, will give it
to him."
Exit wife in fright.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

RoBBgRY OF $4,000 FROM BANK-One
Of the most determined and venturesome
robberies that has ever been recorded, took
place about o'clo yesterday aftern, on t
the Farmers and Planters Bank, on South
street. OPP osite Lovely Lane The firm of
Enoch Pratt & Co., wrought iron manufac-
tuIers, having business with the bank. sent
one of their young clerks, MIR. r. W
Church, with q book Of deposite, in which
were checks for $1,000. intended as a spe-
cial deposit. sand package of Virginia
funds to the amount Of $4,000, which were
designed to be placed in trust in the insti-
tuition.
Upon entering the bank, the young man
found a large number waiting, and having
occasion to visit the postoffice. placed the
book and package upon the desk Of Mr.
Cornelius, renarking that he would return
in few minutes. He passed out of the
bank, and, after accomplishing his mission,
returned and approached the desk upon
which the money had been laid, when, to
his surprise, although the book was there,
the $4,000 package was missing. So
adroitly was the theft committed, that the
officers were not aware Of the loss until
made known by the young man. He thinks
that he must have been followed inte the
bank by some one having a knowledge of
hi possessions. who picked up the money
as he turned to leave. Mr.. Church is a
young man of excellent character-epjoy-
ing the entire confidence of his emp oy ers.
and feels that TIE loss was not through beg
hgence on his part. Several of the il de-
pendent police We're notified of the loss,
tut had not, up to late hour, succeeded in
discovering the thirf-.St Louis Herald
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

The New York correspondent ofthe Char
lesion Courier related. few days since, the
following particular relating to family
who were found In the most destitute cir
cumstances in one OF the miserable tenant
houses Of that city, and their distresses re-
kevei by good Samaritan:
The couple had q romantic history, and
the contrast between the early and later
life of the woman especially, has had nun
berless counterparts Tie wife was beauty
and an only daughter Of Virgins planter.
and like most only daughters who are beau
ties. wss ssdly spoiled Her father having
several thousand acres Of fine land. other
wise we'll to do. and having but one child
more son. now In Europe-there WAS
some rivalry for the hand oi tue daughter.
But che did not take fancy to any 1t them
Eventually. . travelling ARTIST visited tn,
neighborhood. and after many stratagem,
and much opposition lie succeeded in wiz
ming the prize They ran away and got
married
1t appears that license Is necessary In
Virginia, % a preliminary to committing
the ofense Of matrimony. Eeach managed
to get TO Philadelphia where they wer.
married by an Alderman, who. finding that
they were from another State, asked nc
questions about their age.
The did very well for time 10 that city
but sickness overlook the husband AMI they
came to this city They were induced to
this step by an advertisement in New
York paper for an art st capable OF making
certain dra wings. He answered it and ie-
ceived favorable letter in return. Him
self and wife came on here as soon as they
could prepare for it. but found that his let
ter of acceptance had been miscarried and
the party had obtained another instead
They took small room in the tenant house
where they were last found, aud the arts,
looked out for employment. In the mean
time his wife gave birth to . boy. The ev-
penses attendant upon this, used up all tn
money the had.
Occasionally the husband would get a job
Of v God engraving, and his wife would
have some embroidery to do. Then came
the panic. Article after article Of clothing
and furniture were sold, until desperation
drove his wife into the street to beg, when
a good Samaritan heard her entreaties, and
perhaps saved her anu her family from d.s-
pair and death.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

"a Hezekiah says if his landlady "knew
beans" che would not buy the article cal
led burnt and ground coffee"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08


ROBBERY IN ILLlNoIs.-Mr Joseph Potter,
one Of the proprietors of the Touring mill
in Urbana, seven miles beyond Be.leville,
ILL.,, was robb d of Sl,72O yesterday after
noon, at 1llinoistown. He has been in tho
habit of visiting the city once week to re.
ceive payment for flour. He was, in all
probability. "piped' from one bank to an
other and across the river. The money was
in carpet sack, which he place under his
seat, in the Belleville cars He did not get
up at all, but sat about fifteen minutes,
waiting for the train to start. At the end
Of that time, he looked Tor his carpet sack,
and discovered it was gone Nine hundred
and ninety dollars of the mony was in Hi
nois and Wisconsin currency the remain
der gold and silver. The theft was discov
cred about the time the Alton and Terre
Haute train left. Mr.. Potter at once tele-
graphed to Alton, but it is not likely that
will prove to have done any good.-&
Louis Herald, AprH4.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

Tue new, very It9ht dr00Sht and superb 0te0W0r
MA RY COOK . DAA ZElL Master.
Will, on the opening Of navigation, commence run
ming as Reg lar Packet TO the above and al inter-
me nate ns, continuing In the trade during The
tire season.
The Mary Cook was built With view 70 lighs ness,
strength and speed, and In her construction neither
trouble nor expense has been spared 70 make her On
No. ! Nj sisstE Steam r, and one In oil respects
most admirabl, adapted 10 the "a u Of the river
She Will b- found. regards capacity for business
~ we'll - superior accommodations, inferior to no
boat in the trade, and - such. Capt Dalxell takes
much pleasure In presenting her y his friends and
acouAintsnces, and thr public generally.
Shippers may rely up nhavig their freight handled
with tho gr as-st and aud dispatch, and psssen
gers are assured, In trave ling On the Mary Oook,
Of being made always quite q home
For Freisht or Passags. apply on ooerl, Or = Bar
roOs PFettymsn pebAdts
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

Ouavsutian Of the Democratic party OF the Sss'e
of Iowa will be held At Iowa City, on THURSDAY 'ne
ssah day Of June 1852 for the purpose Of nominating
candidates for the oces Of Secretary, Auditor and
Treasurer Of State also for the ransarion Of such
other business - said convention may deem proper
me ratio Of representation will be one delegate for
sch one hundred votes, and additional delegate
for each fraction over y votes cast in each county
Tor tss Democratic candidate fos Governor In ctober
last Counties casting leas number Of votss will Be
entitled 10 one driesate each.
No county can be represented by proxy.
0no. " ucCLsAsy GEO. 3. O. Dow.
d. O. HfncH, WIN. VO0H1'
Josr OaA.x. CHARLES OOAKgay,
Wv. DsLKHAP, d. u. sotosoH'
IN. rrsr. State Central C0asat1es.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

SUPPOSED MuRDER-7he body of a Nan
IN a Cask-Coroner's Mguest-On Friday
morning one of the freight agents of the
Hudson River Railroad discovered, in a
whi-tAy "as,r tho rA.ro;"s Of Of
about thlrty-tive years of age. The cask
had been placed on the cars west of Niaga-
ra Falls and brought to this city via the c.
ana Hudson River Railroads. 1t was
marked wv. B. Jennings, n ls5 Leonard
street. n. T." and was. on its arrival, list.
inst sent to the above direct n, but no
such number was to be found 1t was tax
en- back to the depot, corner Of Canal and
Washington streets, and there, by accident,
the head Of The ca-k came out and its con
tents discovered. The head and both
thighs were severed from the body, and the
remains appeared TO have been tightly
packed. They were in a good state of
preservation, and had probably been placed
in spirits before being put into the cask.-
The deceased had short black hair, no whis.
kers, and full lace.
CoroAer Hills caused the remains to be
taken 10 Beleview dead house, and this A. NJ
held an inquest. but no person came for
ward to identify the body, and the Jury
rendered verdict in accordance with the
above facts. The suposition is that the
cask came from some place in canada, or
from Detroit. The body has the appear
ance of having been operated upon by
though foul murder may have
been committed, and sent off to hide the
n. Day Fook, Sd inst.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08
Dissolution.

'1NHB late nrm Of Myers Morrison, ousseun nau
L tists, 10 this day dissolved.
B D. nYBRS.
.. 4. MORRIS0N.
Davenport, February %, 1851.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

Sooo 0ases o-An OLD INDIAN DOCfoD. vhs
hes mo0o ~ fo1tuns md retired fren
cvsoese, win spend the remainder q
ooOS Veeeo ~ 0eZe y curing shae AroaAful disease
OOU9U0p11ON-Y4H0 OF CHARGE:
~ eesaest Aeetse being - ca@0unieaes
100 Caeeo 70 the vusi1 ~ ssl1sdAo tAos have
peovod eUeeo1Dsul u nese thaa 5000
eeses. oe requires each aD0lIeani to
So0O Ceeee esnd him miDut3 dcsestp6aon q he
eyDpsemss With I've stanoe, e cenas,l
70 pey the return letter, q whicA g
UOOO Ooso VII fe1uf1 then he ADVICE pm.
oCRkE1O0 With 6iseelisos ~ peopo.
y10e IL mo6ie1neo, Ae.
5000 Caeeo Ihe OLD DOCTOR hopes thaa tAeeo
eaieesd VII -, On acco1ns q aeojcacv
r1saln fyo0 coa0ulting him becaueo -
5000 Csses makes 10 Charee. His cole object n
advertsing = to Do oil The good - can
before be de- Ne feels thsS be 3 jus0.
800 0aoos y osesoeoesd for the cure q Opsesnp.
ton, Asthasa. Dfonchities. K0voW AZ
tsssssos. CoeeAs Cesls. - A61rS
1000 Cases DOC1. UMCA0 nIAUf.
1ox do1, ? O., New Yesk.
am - ncAU.woD
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-04-08

vi be nado b calling ~ before purchastna else.
whore. We oSe determined to ell q .ow pr,crs %
Io~ for Cash that shall b. ab,e L. object And
While ve are h-lpinS the BY aiwo~t GIVING
AWAY CLOTHING ~ shall ave the stalled wheel
take the place. but follow the crowd 70 No Ii
CLAIRE BLOCK. Decl6 I'm