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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24
NOtiCe.

NOTICE is hereby given thst the subscribers have
- been duly appointed Executor and Executrix
Of the ate Of Alexander W. Nc sregor, deceased,
late of davenport in the county Of Scott aud State
Of Iowa, ard taken upon themselves that truet by
giving bonds as the law directs.
All persons having demands upon the estate Of the
said deceased required to exhibit the same, and
I'll persons indebted TO the said estate called up
on TO make payment to
A. J. LAwES, Exec utor,
8. A. kc0RE0OR, Rxecutrix.
Davenport, Iowa. Nov. 10th. 1857. (Nov11dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24
FURNITURE.
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YU3u ~ kids OF Furniture can be had : such
. 0Aalgs, Fables, Ieilsts, Buresus, oink and
- 0tonAe, Wasdrocee, Cupooards, Fancy Bed
-. 0b04eo Dedsteads, New St,le Extension
-. - oooog astieDes teo numesous TO mention.
~ WonAs Doek Gases, Oountsrs, Desks, Show.
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Chicago & Rock Island Railroad

~ tVsfs arrangements,
ON and after eEisv Dc LIST i66o, aGo uetN
Ofurtber notice, trains wil!ie RoeA Island o4ib
Sundays excepted, Is toiions
LIST mail tram 10 20 Ii
I'd night express % z. IT
81 freight, witt ID class cars at c 5a Y
Trains arrive al Rock Island daily, SuLasys ek
Lcptud, a. follows
LIST Eigat express 80 + 30 a. II
% mail train at 6.epp Z
81 freight, with - class cars at . n. h.
Al trains over this roas IN direct Connection a.
Chicago with trains both the Michigan soutaef
and Michigan Central Il r. To and from Detroit To-
iedo, Cleveland, Columbus, CINCINNATI F.s.shu5ea,
Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niaesrs Falls, AlhsnT, heg vs-ff.
Philadelphia, Baltimore aid Washington. Ms At
Laafie with tIalns Of the filiaois Central hOa4--
North 10 1aana and Soutn TO 81. Louis aud Cairo,
which places tickets can be procured Of
8. s. STEPHENS, Ticket Agent,
r. u. Depot, Rock le.and
Passengers aTe reminded OF the necessi.yof giving
distinct directions to the destination Of their bag
gage also to procure tickets biore taking their
Ia the cars the conductors collect fares only -
t.ons the line OF the Chicago aRock Island railroad
JOHN F. TRACY, Super lntendent
VI. II. WHITMAN, Asst sGp't.
Rock Island. Nov. ". 16aa IdtI
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24

Of Castor Oil.
u-Iarse Family Boxes, IS CENTS.
Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters
cure in ave hours Pains, Distress and weakness Of
the breast, Sides and Back. In Rheumatism
Coughs, Colds, ETC., they always give relief and arc
warranted supe Tor TO any External Remedy discov-
cred since time began. Each Plaster will wear
Fourteen Months. Price l6X CENTS.
Marvell'S Condition Powders
for Horse and Cattle. This Remedy 10 the beginning
and the RND Of Horse and Cattle Medicine. Over
one Million Packages have been sold during the year
1856. Perfectly safe and good 1t all times Other
remedies Of . similar nature are but ohaf comrared
with them. Put in large Packages with full direc.
tions and sells for Is cents.
n The above remedies are warranted. Agents
are authorized to refund purchase money, II salts
faction II not given These articles sold by deal
ers In al cities, towns and villages in the United
States and Canadas. Persons VIII enquire for then
by their full names and avoid all others.
HRRRiCK BROTHER. Proprietors,
Albany, n. 7.
Penton 4 Robinson, Sawyer, Payn 4 Co, Dockee,
Innis Co, Wholesale Agents. Chicago.
Taylor & Ball0rd, D. O. 8idridge, Davenport.
Heimes / Olippenger, ". ocEibner, Rock Island,
A. p. Chamberlain, Moline.
A w. Platt, Clinton.
2. o. 4eLane, OamsAche.
A. ". Benton Z Co, Fulton City.
And b dealers evesyWhero.
juyeew1y srsvouans asseS16s - WnA
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24
H LET THE SICK REJOICE. AH
NOW IS THE TINE TO USE
Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills
kia STRENGTHENING Plaster.

These remarkable Fami-
~ Medicines have stood the
test Of public experiences
ftrenty years !; have been
used by over three mi lions
OF persons, and are still
convulsing the m ed ical
world with their MarlliaQ
Cures.
These Pills are particu.
larry adapted to diseases
peculiar to the western and
Southwestern States, and
will be found, on trial, tire
most valuable Cathartic AZ
present known.-For TWEEN
y years their use ia the
Middls and Eastern States
has been unlimit d, and
their success In curing dis
ease . perfect series 81 tri-
umphs. Contsiping no Mer.
curry, they can be used At
any time without regard
to employment or diet. Be
ing Coated with Sug ", they
are pleasant to take, unit
ing As they do, the Power
of Mercury vita the ease
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
MA MOTH
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II. IN. ByTRIEY.x T,<.

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tases, MOI ami Hi Gases ia fact .yarv - -
snd 81 hahk b'ok IN either on hard ar mad -
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-, &c
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Twafdcd to us viii be ndrd TO with The utmost
despatch
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all SKIES and si, s. from the small letter press AZ
= ~ 70 the larse hatiroad way bnls, at s75 wlth
oopL. 10 hteh OF all sizes
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Wc htye connected with onr etare n atst cIs.,
Bank Book huaely. whore d e prepared /, furn.
lsn al short h"tic., any knd Of blank books with or
Vito printed heidihfs. and OF any sired pattern;
also fn assortment IL Binders STOCK
Country Merchants
particulars requested % cali and examine our
stock hrlefe Fo K ~ New 10 i. W. think II il I'm
o1r power q 90 n them .nlut-n. ats To hay OF US
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24
Removal.

OHBRly1 LEONARD'S onice may hereafter be
~ found q the Court House,
H. LBONA D,
UosepShon6' Of 00ottoOuntV
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24
CHICAGO.

FROM
J. J. 0AllAoHER'o,
General Advertising and CollectinG
AoMC0Ox,
- D1ARDORN ST.. CHICAGO. lila.
THO. BETS, A. 4. r. SAWYER,
J. D. MEL LEN, inc. O. nxLIxv
sawyer, Mellem Il Co..
9ss 4 $50 SOUTH WATER ST.
Ch1cASo, IN.
BET1 5, .MELLE.v-E Go.
Ne. SOUTH MAIN 81,
IT. Louie. MO.
General Commission + ForWardiDe
Merchants.
EFEREN CEs:
Renick 4 Peterson, st Loth.
VS. Gilman, DO
0eorge Pegrsm, DO
Capt x " Gould, Do
Lahin, Smith Boies, DO
Capt johnson, Louisiana, No.
Plirt 4 wheeler. Chicago.
n Meet, do
Latin, smith Bo,es, do
6H Kennedy l. Co., New Orleans.
AGIarweii / Co., Boston.
Startling, Mccullough 4 Co., T.
MAY 70 I6s7dly
FROM
G. n. SCRIvEN'S
GENERAL ADVERTISING AGENCY
No. 6s, DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO.
>~.~,>-- ,~<-~~0 N>>>-.<s---~5 - -
Bags. Bags. Bags!!!
BUY YOUR BAGS OF ALL KINDS
Oh A 5 f. 4 CO.,
EASTERN MANUFACTURING; AGENT
IA, SOUTH WATER STREET, CHICAGO.
Obs JanQdtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24

n: F. MITCHELL, Agent,
FOR the following well known Companies:
PEORIA MARINE 4 HIRg rNsnpArnp m
OF PEORIA. ILL.,,
r1IcE IN Nichor's New Block on Brady ana b.
nd stree t.. oceldtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24
REMOVALS.


h II M q " FL
HARDWARE ON COMNIsslON.-The sub.cr,-
II Der has removed his entire stock Of HARDwAan
70 his new store In Nichois Block corner Of Seconi
and Brady streets, sign Of the BROAD Axe wher-
he VIII keep "a hand general assortment Of goods
IN his line.
CARPENTERS. BUILL RS,
BLACK.SMIzHS. MACHLNZS7N.
TANNERS AND FARMERS
gill here ind . isrts and well assorted stock Of
Shelf and Heacy AurdscAre
vhieh viii be sold By the undersigned st ten to
twenty-five per cent less than ever before offered In
this market.
Country dealers can buy ct this store ct % low
rates - u s.. LSois or Chicago. Gail and examine
before purchasing elsewhere.
7Jhtf IN WANNRvrRN
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24
CHESTERMAE'S METALICTAPE,
OFFICE STATIONERY

Every ysIetg Of Office statonsry, both Foreign and
Domestic, KEEP constantly on hand.
Barley's Celebrated Foaatoin Pen.
which for durability elasticity ana rmuess, are un.
STR. esd II any oIL.r i-a.l 10y, IN
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24

VINHE subscriber has removed his stock Of Cigars
1 Tobacco and Fancy Pipes, to the corner OF Brady
and Front streets; In L. se's Block, where he Ii be
happy to see oil his old customers aud the public
rally. tFeb2dtfJ II. SIhG
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-24

REMOVAL.
STORE TO RE.VZ
WE HAVE sRCURED THE MAGNIFICENT
w Store Room In AETRoPoLrTAx BLOCK, whert
we will remove the LIST Of AaPh. We are 1t great
exp nse In fitting up the same, DESTROYS Of mat ing It
the most attractive store In Davenport. we will
keep, At oil times, the largest and most complete
stock Of
Mems and Boys Clothing
To be found West u Chicago. We shall also con
tinue tn manufacture OF Custom woiE Call and
80 rs. We o6.r our present store for rent on the
most liberal terms.
Feb1dtf Z. n, PARKS 4 Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27
Further from Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. % "A gentleman from
Leavenworth on the Goth, arrived here this
evening. lie travelled a portion of the way
with the bearer of dispatches from Calhoun
to members of the cabinet at Washington
the teoor of which, as derived from the me:
scnger is, that Calhoun rejected the returns
sent to Gen. Denver instead OF himself, on
the ground that under the Lecompton sche
dule they are illegal. This gives the State
officers to the Democrats, and also one ma
iority in the Council on joint ballot.
Mr.. Slower, Democratic member OF the
Legislature, was shot in the stage, near
Lawrence, and will probably die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27
DIED.

At Woodbury., the residence Of DR.. VIM. A.
Spence, Westmoreland county, Va, on the 18th
inst, after protracted and painful Illness, Mr.
ALEXANDER SPENCE, in the 9th year Of
his age. When young man ne was employed
as a clerk in the post Office at Richmond, Va.
and from thence he removed 10 Edenton, North
Carolina, where he resided until about the year
1917, when he emIgrated TO the State OF Mis-
sour He remained there two years; and, max
my Washington city his home Tor a short time
he finally returned 10 his native county, where
his bones now rest MIR. Spence through life
sustained the reputation OF an honest and honor
able man, remarkable Tor his generosity, hos
ptality, and candor-the character OF a true Vir
gna gentleman. May ne rest in peace!
At Pittsylvania, in Prince William county
on the 23d inst, OF congestion Cor some other al
i"c,ion) OF the brain, THOS. OTWAY CAR
TER, Jr., in the 23rd year of lis age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27
M S}ae9sssess<Esg
SIa &
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Later From Mexico.

New ORLEANS. Jan. 2j.-The mail steam
ship Tennessee has arrived from Vera Cruz
The whole of Mexico is reported to be ina con
dition Of complete anarchy, and nearly every
State and town were pronouns'ng against
Comouurt The President has two Thousand
troops, with a fair proportion Of artillery IN
der bis control Gov. IulOago holds the
citadel and barracks Gen. Iuloago had
been taken prisoner by ComonIort, but re-
leased on parole. Zuloago and Santa Anna
are favored by various parties for the Presi-
dencY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27
The Contested Seat Of Mr.. Davis.

The Washington correspondent of the
Press, speaking of q meeting of the commit
tee on elections in relation to the Mary land
contested seats, says:
"In the case Of Brooks against Davis. the
committee were divided as to whether the
contestant was included in the law of 1851,
and should proceed to take testimony in this
contest with the sitting member at his own
expense, having disclaimed any claim to the
seat, and avowed bis ann to be the purity OF
the ballut-box in the district os which he
was voter. The House will be called ny
on to decide on the course to be pursued oy
the committee 10 this peculiar case"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27
COM NJ ERCIAL.

Nsw YORK, Ian 26-Flour dull, sales OF 5000
bbls, State S4259S4 30 Ohio $i,S5GS5, 90.
Southern 81. 5CtG$4 95. Wheat firm al buoy
ami, sales 5000 bushels Corn advanced lc.;
white 6sa7Oc. Mess Pork 25c. dearer; $685.
nSi5.3O. Lard advanced &c quoted at eG9Sc
Whlskey advanced &C.; quoted 22c. Stocks are
dull and lower generally Cumberland Coil Co.
I41 Sterling Exchange is dull at l0gtGl094.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

In the Senate, on Monday, resolutions
we're presented. Sc amending the existing
l,ws regulating the tariff of tolls upon works
If internal improvement, 10 which the State
"a a s,oekholder, as to secure the interest OF
,bs Conmopwe alth against a usurious COM
,s,;tiop, and to provide for the adjustment
IS the rate of tolls TO he charged and diff
,r,,;es 10 be settled, between competing
lines, BY the Board of Public Works.
of relieving the Treasury Of the Common
wealth by funding the floating debt for q
limited period.
The bill for the establishment Of North
,,a.,ern Lunatic Asylum was taken up, and
the question being on its passage, and the
hIank being filled by inserting 5000, the
ILL was passed. .ooo
chase of Mr.. Barbee's statue-The Young
Eanublican-to be placed in the capitol,
was next taken up and passed-ayes q,
noes 10.
In the House of Delegates, a bill was re-
oor,ed. authorizing subscription on the
mart of the Commonwealth TO the capital
stock Of the Alexandria, Mount Vernon,
and Accotink Turnpike Company.
The resolution offered some days since, by
Mr.. Deiarnette, prescribing the order of bus
mess, was agreed to after slight modi6ca
ton. The House then proceeded to the
consideration of bills on their first reading.
About one hundred and fifty bills were ad-
vanced to q second reading, aud all the ad-
verse reports heretofore presented agreed to
except those against the following PROPOSE
tons, which were laid upon the table:
of amending the act providing for the vol
untary ensavement of free negroes.
OF requiring railroad companies to ience
their tracks.
OF exempting blind persons from theprohi-
btory tax imposed on pedlars of books.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27

Con z reEs.

Ia the Senate, ycsteldly, Mr.. Douglas,
from the Committee on Territories, intro
duced bill for the admission of Minnesota
toto the Union as State.
90 motion of Mr.. Pearce, the joint resolu
ton voting medal to Com. Pauldiug, was
postponed till one o'clock on Thursday.
A message was received from the House
announcing the decease OF Messrs. Brenton
and Lock hart, members elect from Indiana,
when Messrs. Bright and Fitch respectively
delivered eulogies, and the usual resolutions
of respect ard coincidence were adopted.
The Senate then proceeded to the cOnsid-
Grafton of the bill to increase the efficiency
of the army, by retiring disabled officers.
In the House Of Representatives, the reso-
luton empowering the select committee, ap-
pointed to investigate the charge of corrup-
ton in relation to certain members of last
Congress, to employ g stem grapher, was
adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. j. Clancy Jones, the
House resolved itself into Committee Of the
Whole, and Mr.. Anderson defined his posi-
ton on the subject of Kansas affairs.
The Invalid Pension bill was passed, and
the bill to pay S790,0O0 as deficiency for
the printing of the last two Congresses, was
taken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27
Richmond, Va, jan l4-wts

MEADOW FARM FOR SALE offer at
lSl Private Sale, my FARM lying IN the
County of Prince William, adjoining the land
of Judge Tyler, and Immediately on the Turn
pike Road leading from Alexandria TO Warren
ton, and two and half miles from Gainesville,
a Depot on the Manassas Gap Railroad, thirty
five miles distant from Alexandria; which
place can be reached in two hours OH the Cars.
This Estate contains NINE HUNDRED
AND FORTY ONE AND A HALF ACRES,
about four hundred OF which are in WOOD ana
timber The balance is cleared, and divided In-
to nine Fields, all OF them well watered oy asst
ing Springs Broad Rum large ana never
falling mountain stream-passes through the
Estat. from West 10 East, bordering on which
is beautiful Meadow OF one hundred acres, now
well taken ill Timothy and blue grass, and not
only valuable as a Meadow, but highly useful
for grazing purposes. The uplands are rolling
and susceptible OF any degree OF improvement.
ri The improvements are large and com.
JUL modious DWELLING, with seven spa
cious rooms, four above and three below stairs,
and the necessary outhouses Surrounding the
yard is large and fourishing Orchard OF Ap-
Piles, Pears, Peaches, Cherries, Apricots &c, of
the finest varieties, and many Of them in full
bearing. Country Stores are numerous and con-
venient. The neighborhood is unsurpassed by
any in the State for health, and affords the best
Society. Those wishing to purchase a fine coun-
try residence, will DO we'll to call and examine
this Estate.
For further information, address Judge T..
Collins Lee, Baltimore Md, or the subscriber,
DR. JAS W. +. MACRaE.
auckland, Pr. Vim. Co, Va ap 14-eoti
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MA RVlED.

In Alexandria, on the 25th instant, by Rev.
J Galduer, REUBEN SIMPSON, and Miss
MARY f.. TAYLOR both OF Fairfax Co., Va.
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CNWAN x CO.'S LOTT ERIES !-AUrHoRzgD
- by THE STATE OF GEORGIA -
$4,000 FOR TEN DOLLARS!

The following Scheme will be drawn by 5.
SWAN X CO., Managers OF the SPARTA AcAD-
ENVY LOTTERY, in each Of their Single Number
Lotteries Tor February, 1895, at AUGUSTA, Ga,
in public, under the superintendent OF Com
msslo"ers.
Class TO be drawn in the city OF Augusta,
Ga in public, on Saturday, february 6M. 1895.
Class :. to be drawn IN the city OF Augusta,
Ga, III public, on Saturday. February 3h, 1898.
Glass 3, to be drawn III the city OF Augusta,
Ga, in public on Saturday. February 2uth, 1888.
Glass i, to be drawn III the city OF Augusta,
Ga in public on Saturday. February, z7th, 1898.
OS THE PLAN OF SINGLE NUMBERS.
5,4S5 Pri:esi-Neariyo one Prt=e TO eUoy . Itcket%
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-27

II Capt WM. w. Rock will be candidate
fcr the office OF Chief Engineer OF the FIRE De
par,ment. His known experience as Fire
man, and practical knowledge, well qualities
him for so important situation, and will en-
sure the support OF
ian 27-eotE MANY VOTERS.