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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-03-26

HoME..-The Natchez Courier tells
OF rough boatmah passing along the
street of that city, who had driftcd far
away from home, and stopped at the
door of "a music store, where gentle
man was evoking sweet strain from
the chords ola fine piano, for the a.
musemont of some lady friends. He
listened very intently, paying but lit.
tie attention to the passers by, until
the hot, scalding tears courscd down
his rough, sunbdfnt checks in spite Of
all his ehdeaeors to restrain them.--
observing that wo noticed him, he
turned round and exclaimed.
Cant help it, stranger; I've little
sister somewhere out West that does
that sort Of thing and it makes me
think ofhome.' a...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-03-26

An,Indian chicfbcing asked his opin-
lon of a cask of Madeira wine which
had been presented to him, said he
thought it was juice extracted from
woman's tongue and lions heart, for
9ftor he had drank of it he could talk
forever, and fight anybody.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-03-26

Hcarts---little red things that both
men and womenplay withf for money.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-03-26

,Author--a dealer in words, who gets
paid in his own coin.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-03-26

A Bass Viola small bottle filed
with doctors stuff.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-03-26

lie who is about to marry should
consider how tits with bis ncighbors.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-03-26

1t is about as hopeless d task to get
a rich woman to live n life Of common
sense, as it is to get a rich man into
the kingdom Of heaven.
a late traveller in speaking Of Aus.
tria, says chat one half Of the people
are under arms to keep the other in
goal.
'Tis well, some people say, chat man
has not q microscopic eye, as his
sins would stare him too broadly in tho
face.
What is fashion /? Dinner at mid.
night, and q comfortable headache in
tho morning. So The world wags,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27

LILLIAN NALL
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27

"HEREAS on the nrst day OF Jauusyy. A. n.
w lS5. James Merritt Of Clinton county, State
oertAin deed Of Trust conveying 70 said Trustee the
land IN Clinton county Iowa, described - lolIows
TO Wit: The south west quarter OF section thirty
four 90, in township eighty one (), north Of rsn ss
two also lot no nine e In section sixteen s) N
township eighty (S0) north Of range tvo (2) east,
tcontaining eight and one half acresl also tvo T9l
acres on on the efs bank Of the Wapsipnneon
ISL north Of range one tn east, comnenciog Il the
north west corner Of Josiah Young's land on esid
lot; thence south 70 the river thence run on par.
allel with sa,d line vide enonsh 70 make two ri
acres This deed Of Trust 10 execut a in security Of
the purchase money OF the said premises this day
cold and conveyed 70 said Merritt By John Zinsz r !;
which sAd conveyanos was ms1e BY the said James
three certain psomissoTy notes and the interest
thereon signed By said Jsmes Merritt and dated the
frst day Of January . 1887, and payable . FOL.
Tor one thousand dollars payable on the nst
teen - 100 psyvbn on the rst day Of January 1852
and one for seven hundred and ninety seven and
81 100 payable on The frs. day ~ January iesO.
And new the drst Of said prontssory note having
become due and payable, and the said James Ner.
rtt having failed to pay the came, l. GEORGE Schei.
BEL Trustee % Aforesaid, do hereby give this public
notice. that By virtue Of the p.ver which IL in
day, the twenty-seventh day OF 0eptember, a. D,
1888. At the hour Of O'Clock in the sfternocn Of
said day. at the Court House door in the city of D.
venport expose and oer for ssle q public suctioo
the parcels OF land above described. o. % much
thereof - shall b sucient 70 satisfy snd pay the
amount Of said note with the interest thereon to
the day Of sale, together With al the costs and
Trueteeps fees. Upon The cooplstion of such sals
deed viii Be given In a6cordance with the stipulation
Of said Deed Of Trust conveying full and perfect
Dssa ~ dsv os Xrgr.s ,sa
GsO10D S0D1Ib1L.
sus27-dfs rrssssA
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27
A. S. maxwell, Secretary.

OBERNDHRFER's STORE. Among
all the merchants in our city who strive for
precedence in the Dry Goods line, none have
made more exertion to merit the good will
Of the public than has Mr.. Obernderfer,
whose store is in the Post Office building.
Since his commencement in this city, in the
summer Of 1856, he has exerted himself to
the utmost to employ his ample means in
such q manner, as wonld reflect credit upon
the business and draw about him large
share Of public patronage. In this he has
been eminently successful. lie has estab.
lished good name by fair dealing, and has
gathered about him class OF patrons Of
whom any merchant might we'll be proud.
Mr.. 0. has just returned from the east,
where he has purchased an immense stock
which has been selected from the best hous-
es, and with great care. This stock consists
OF full assortment Of dry goods, Of every
style and description, suited to the coming
season; also large stock Of superior cloths,
cassimeres. and ready.made clothing; also,
hats, caps and furnishings, which cannot
fail TO suit all classes Of customers. Call
and see him-he is on hand, and himself and
his active clerks will be glad to show you
all the fresh arrivals. and all that may come
in few days. Call and you will be sure
to 60 away satisfed-and will probably
take away some Of his goods
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27

IHE CLEEKsnIp OF TIE DIsTRICT
CouEr-RErUBIIcAN AsriEASTs.-The muss
among "the faithful" over the Clerkship of
1he District Court begins to assume an as
pect decidedly interesting. The caucus Of
this Township upon which the result of the
matter is supposed to depend, will be held
on saturday next and the manner in which
the four candidates. Clifford Patton, Guiteau
and Dr. Saunders. are flying around and fl
nanceiring and figuring is truly delightful
to behold. Clifford who Is reputed to he
worth about fifteen thousand dollars, and
whose immense services to the republican
party IN the way Of sucking the public pap
az deputy Recorder are well known, is sup
posed to have the inside track-upon the
principle that unto hi IN that hath shall be
given, and by way of showing their appre-
citation of the abilities of man who has
fifteen Thousand dollars in his breeches
pocket, the republicans are determined to
nominate Clifford
hich ever Of the Kilkenny cats succeeds
IN eating up the other three, make little diff.
terence to rs, for he will be defeated by the
democratic candidate, but We may still he
permitted to admire the manner in which
republican nominations are distributed
among a favored clique, already fat with
the spoils of office.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27

SERVED HIN HIGIIr.-A short time
since certain flour dealer, who does bust
ness few doors below the " marble bank
advertised that he would receive Florence
at par for flour. This result was brought
about by promises made to him, that the
wild cat should be exchanged for good cur
rency whenever he desired it. Previous to
this arrangement the gentleman was deci-
ded opponent of this currency. but iured
by the hopes of large trade, he concluded
to take it as above. Matters have been go
ing on in this wise until Wednesday, on
which day large amount of wheat came
to market. This article could be purchased
with good funds My, and as the dealer was
running short of that article. lie concluded
to 20 to the bank and get his Florence ex-
changed for currency. Accordingly, he
packed up his rags, went to the bank, and
asked for such funds as he had been prom
ised. but was politely informed that they
had no such article in the in5titution-that
they were very sorry, but hoped tha. it
would be all right soon when navigation
opens, we suppose.) The gentleman was
highly pleased with this answer, and has
since concluded that Florence is worth about
fifty cents on the dollar, at which figure he
is now receiving it for flour. Guess the
people of this city will learn after while
that Cook d Sargents promises are some
thipg like the old lady's pie cru.t. Where
is that ten thousand dollars that was to
have been here last week. 1t must have
laid over on the way. Give them express
folks goss, gentlemen.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27
TruStccs,s Sale.

XXyHuREAS on the 18th day Of Nay A . 1853. VIII
w liam McHArg executed unto Austin Oovbin a.
Trustee, certain deed Of Trust conveying to said
Trustee the land In Scott county, Iowa described as
follows, to-wu The north West quarter Of seciiOn
eight (S and the nth east arter OF section
IL In township numbers evenly seven ~, rang
three 0 east excepting forty scres or less tho
land Of knoch oesd (which said eyanoe was made
BY the seid VILLA for the purposeof securing
the payment OF certain promissO.y note and the
interest thereon, signed by eaid William AcHarg da
ted the lst day OF May, 1858 for the sum Of four
hundred and forty nine t+9) dollars, duo In ninety
days. with interest at the rate Of ten per after
due, pay able to the order OF Stephen Thompson.
And now said note having beCum. due and payable
and the said william AcHsrg having failed TO pay
tie came, !. Austin Corbn Trnstee ssoresa aid, at
the quest OF the legal holder OF sad note d. hereby
give this rShlc notice that by virtue Of tho power
which Is IN vested by said deed Of Tru I. will on
Saturday the 18th day OF Septe mber, 1858. at the
hour Of o. lock in the afternoon u said dayj At the
Court House door IN The city OF Davenport expose and
IN u for sale, AZ public auction for cssh. the parcel
OF land above describcd much thereof a. shall
Be sufficient to sAtisfy and pay the amount Of sid
note with the interest thereon TO the day Of sale
together with the costs and eIpenses attending said
sale, Of this notice and Trusiee's fees Upon the
CON eton OF such sse de' will be given accoY-
dance with IL. stipulation Of said deed OF Trust.
Dated tho 2tth dsy of Augu.t 4 d 1853
AUSTIN CORBIN,
auR2bdts Trustee.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27

The REsuLr.-The issuing of the
Florence wildcat has entailed disgrace
upon Davenport from which it cannot rid
itself in the next five years. 1t needed no
prophet at the commencement of this wild
cat career, to predict the consequences
which must necessarily ensue in case the is-
suers thereof did not redeem their pledges
to the people. We were warned of the
evils that Florence would entail upon Da-
venport, and were solicited by different in
dividuals, among whom was highly res
pectable banker, to set our face against
such an institution, and not only the Demo-
crat, but every other paper in the city and
State should have done so, The city was
flooded with wildcat; that has passed for
while it was convertible the same as other
money; that day has passed also. Its is
suerers were then the most promin ent
bankers in Davenport, or in the State; that
day has passed. But the evil consequent
ces which the Florence shinplaster-which
Cook 4 Sargent have entailed upon this
city have not passed, nor will they in the
next five years. BY the press In all parts
the United States-from the north to the
extreme south, and from the Atlantic shores
to the prairies of the west, the City of Da-
venport is advertised as shinplaster city
-as the home of wildcat currency. Of all
things to be dreaded this is the worst, as il
strikes the deadliest blow at our financial
prospects. There was time when our
wildcat bankers did much to advance the
interests of our city, but that day has gone
by, and even their own organs-those they
have supplied large, wild land advertise
ments, with the hope aid perchance the
promise that that they should be supported
in their schemes of villany. have turned
about and charge them with being the
cause of all this disturbance.
Our neighbors of the Necs in yesterdays Z
issue, gave our wildcat bank the slap d.
rect in the following truthful paragraph:
The LATE DlsruBANcEs.-The most absurd
and exaggerated reports have gone all ovsl
the country % to the late excitement here
Our exchanges are full Of these ridiculou,
stores, and our reputation % city hes suf-
fsred ~ Nttla That u will damage oul
vyedlA stsU6da ~ hare hu doubA Nhu afl
V blamo ler Nib Asatl u thlse1 y Gstta
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27
C. O NJ M e RCIAL 4.
Davenport Market.

DAvENPoRr. Aug. 2s.
The late Iain storm had In. en-ei 10 change ths
state Of business from fair - very dull. Scarcely
dozen loads Of wheat came into market. and throus
the day gram merchants were very quiet. We no
itced several loa:s Of merchandise going Into the
country
Our merchants are recev ing consii iie,able Quanti-
/ ties OF goods from the east.
/ The Chicago whes. trade 10 dropping. Underwood
+ 4 Co.'S circular says.
The week has been Of peculiar excitemen;s and
changes In wheat, nrst lunni ine through rspid sd-
vance, and then falling almost ss suddenly and quite
As decidedly. The upward movement seemed to be
based entirely upon the short crop and probable al
vance at the sesboard and Abroad, 10 not strange,
therefore, that when receipts had more than doob-
led, when foreign markets actually declined, and
Eastern markets grew heavy ins ad Of continuing 70
advance, that buyers should lose confidence ana .
panic supervene, such as was witnessed OH Chsnge
this IT uesday) morning.
YLoUR Same o yesterday; IS Oog5 50. The
East Davenport mills are running constantly, and
will not probably be obliged 70 stop for want Of
wheat. No ssher Mills IN operation at present.
though We un1erstand that Nr. Burrows IL about
king arrangements TO start the Albion mills soon.
wHEAT.-very little in market. Old. 7O9s5 |;
nev, 6O@so. Some lots Of new have been run up ~
high as 7oc bu. this was caused by opposition bid.
ders. The chances are that there will be gres,
rise at present The Chicago market will not war
rant it,
CoRS.-very little coming In 5O0S2.
OA1s-As yesterday, 3s@42c. None to speak Of
coming in.
BARLEY.-35 $50. None coming in.
PoTAToEs.-For shipping only . light supply at
25c. Tco early for shipping.
ONIoSs.-Firm at SOC; about half crop. Supply
light few lads coming in every day,
BRAN-l0c; shorts, l5-.
FREIGHTs Very little doing. Passengers ecarce
and small amount Of shipping one either from or to
this pnrt.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27
The Scott House,

ALL TIE COMFORTS OF PLEASANT HONE
comprising tlcan rooms, clean linen, good attsn-
dance and cheerful compliance with oil reasonable
demands.
table will compare With any nrst class House west oi
the Mississippi,
The Proprietors would respectfully announcs 70
their Eastern friends, and the public generally. that
having purchased this Large Hotel, and ADDED more
than one han to Its former sxe and hsving rented
and Tesurnished ths entire House. they dafter them
selves that they anticipate the wants Of guests.
This House viii b represented ss the ears and
boats By responsible sgen 70 receive checks there
By avoiding all risk Of losing Baggage.
n@Chsfg ges moderate.
T6s western stage Company's Coaches leave this
House daily for the North and West.
j. J. HUMPHREY Z co., PTopristoso.
HDpCoYner OF Front and Har rtson oeyeets, %
square below the Steam Pscket and Ferry Landia0. .
mch23dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27
NOTuCE To ADvEKT1SEkS.

tsrze cut charged double the same dimensions OF
kype.
Displayed Advertisements cnc.haf more thar
usual rates.
yearly Advertising contracts viii be unders,Cod &c
tppy strcuy lD the immediate business of the sdyer
sser and all other advertisements sent Ia by the si-
ertiser will he charged EXTRA.
Advertisements not accompanied with Instructions
i be inserted unt forbid, and charged accordingly.
Notices for religious and benevolent purposes in
cried one tame free OF cost thcr sAfter charged As
|tteT al dyertiseInents.
Advertisements from abroad must be paid for in
Fdriabfg in ddnGHee. unleHs from approved gents
CohtfA - tor yearly sIsertsibg terninAble At the
ption o advertisers. they paying an advancement Of
, per cent. on tn. cyntrsct price
Advertisements Inserted next TO reading matter
y per c-bt aisance on above rates, and kept M
ie 20 per cent. advance regular rates.
Al rsns. ent al ertisements must DO paid for In
fvauee.
kICHARDSON 4 WEST Iowa State Democrat
sAkDENS a BRO. Daily Gazette.
II fischer n CO. Der Dsn0krat
HARRINGTON n WIIKIE. Daily Evening Eewe
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27

Sd Should the fund. belonging to old
districts be r6id over to the Sub director t.
Mr. Fisher said that had the law provd-
ed means Of security for funds left with
sub-Directo0 aA;cl il did not. he would
seem the appropriate person with whom it
should be leA: but as i, is,,he District Trea-
surer is the only person known to the law
for the holding Of all funds of the district.
4th. What are the boundaries of City
Districts!
Mr.. Fisher said that the territory of City
Districts incladed the territory of each old
district wheDfa part was within the incor-
porate limits.
On motion Of Mr. Clark select commit
tee OF three vas appointed to confer with
the County Judge with reference to the fol-
lowing mattera Messrs Clark, Maxwell
and Linderman were appointed said com
mittee:
That the county Judge furnish. at the
cost Of fkd-connty, the blanks ordered
printed for the use Of the several school dis
tricts of this county.
That be also, at equal cost with the City
Board, furnish the office of the Board and
the Counay Superintendent with all need
ful furniture, fixtures, appenjages, books
and stationery.
Mr.. Freeman moved the adoption of the
following:
Resolped, That the County Judge be and
is hereby requested to levy two mills for
Teachers Fund
The resolution, after due consideration
was lost.
On motion OF Mr. Birchard it was
Resotged, That the Secretary be author
lied to certify to the County Judge the
amount due Mr.. H. hanback, for making
County Map for school purposes, when the
same shall be completed to the satisfaction
OF the County Superintendent.
The Board adjourned to meet in the I'd |
Baptist Church at o'clock, p m, at which
time and place Hon. NJ L. Fisher, Superin-
tendent of Public instruction, was to de- |
liver lecture on the late School Law
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27
Tas hi On able Tailssing Essa ablishms nj.
T.. j. Egan,
.Mer i ant TOilO

HIO. 4 Franklin Block, Brady Street, next door
lin TO Post Once (up stairs) Da senport Iowa.
Having fitte up the above rooms Independent Of
|ernense 4 am now prepared to execute all orders
entrusted to my care in the most complete and fash
|ionscle styla.
S.tisfscttou warranted in ali cases. My stock Of
vsstiuas cannot be surpassed 10 this market. A
variety o hats, caps and trmmings constantly on
hand. With prices to suit the times,
1ail and examine goods and pit ces.
| T1pRsuembsr the location, next door 70 Post
O@ce.
iunelO-dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27
l. EST EW s.
From Utah.
LkAyENwoRTH August 25.

LkAsENwoRTH, August 25.
Per L. ). Express TO Bonneville, 25th.
Utah mail with dates to July slst. on,
week later has arrived. the news 10 uninter
esting
The army contiues occupied in prepare
lions for the winter, all WAS quiet at Sal,
Lake City
Surgeon Wall of the army arrived with
the mail
TIE KANSAS ELECTION.
The board Of commissioners constituted
by the English bill have issued proclama
ton declaring the proposition rejected by
9,5l2 votes.
The mail from Santa Fe has arrived. A
private letter received in Santa Fe says that
war with the Naesjoe Indians is inevitable,
they refusing to surrender the murderer OF
Maj. Brooks negro, and even invited the
troops to fight.
business At Santa Fe was very brisk; the
The Gazette states that 5000. 900 Of goods
have been sold within two months.
Abundant rain he'd fallen-crops good.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27

mental to our interest, the public are well
aware Certainly those who stirred up and
incited the angry feelings Of the mob from
selfish and demsgogieai motives. are more
to t e c-nsured than the parcel of drunken
boys who, tools Of these to effect pecuniary
schemes, committed the overt by THROWN g
stones.
We give the Ns'gs much credit for candor
and truth in that article True it is that
Cook d Sareen. were selfish, in the mat
ter They wish to keep Florence out on
the public to the great detriment Of the
public. and only 20 benefit themselves -
Truly it may be said that their motives were
both selfish and ieDagogical" and they,
are more TO be censured than the parcel Of
boys, who' committed overt acts b. throwing
stones" True to the Letter. OF course the
/ issuers are the ones who have caused this
trouble and merely to " effect pecunary
schemes for their own personal aggran-
dizement These selfish and demagogical
motives have caused our city to be disad-
vantageously advertised, and they are the
party to be "eensured" The position of
our e'ghbors is correct, and the public so
understand the matter but why they have
thus turned their backs upon c. 4 S we are
unable to state, unless it is that that wild
land advertisement has not been properly
paid for. But honestly we aecredit to our
neighbors other motives for so doing. They
notice the bad effect this currency is having
on US abroad, and consequently make clean
breast of It.
In Boston. New York, Philadelphia and
New Orleans the proceedings of last week
and the week before have been noticed and
80 it goes to all places in the countrv-a
most disadvantageous advertisement. Cap.
itali-ts and emigrants will shun Us and we
can in no way redeem our character as a
city but to rid ourselves of the curse. Col !
lectors from the East and South have been
here and carried home disparaging accounts
letter writers have portrayed our condition
through the press, to eastern readers vet I
In the face Of all this C. 4 5. say "we do
not recognize the right of any person or
persons to ask us when we will retire Flor
ence. Well may the Ne,cS call this selfish
and "more to be censured' the the "acts of
drunken boys who did damage by "throw
ing stones"
If we are to lose our credit abroad let
the finger of an outraged public be pointed
to that firm which has issued ihe cause of
all this difficulty, and planted in our lovely
city the seeds of decay, which nought but
the most untiring zeal on the part of active
citizens can assuagc
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-08-27
Park House.


IOWA CITY, Y,..............s........... ......IOWA.
eGvHls Large and Commodious Hotel has been Leased
j BY the proprietor, thoroughly repaired and
waited, neatly furnished throughout In the best nan.
ner, with sPDlH0 BEDS and LOOTED WITH Gas.
No pains will be spared 70 make the PA1K HOUSE
the IA No. /" House Of the City; Il being much ~
largest and pleasantly situAted IN ceutral locoton
the City Pars, with comfortable ecconmo4atioos for
Two Hundred Guests.
1DRAs-in conformity 70 the times.
Good end Oapocous Dtabiing attachsd 70 the house.
J, TRU1DELI. proprtstes.
uoy2tdtf (Dormeyly Of the Iruedell House.l