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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

81. LouIs, Oct. s0-Yestlrday afternoon
the roof and upper wall of brisk house 10
course Of erection on Washington avenue
fell. severely injuring Ave workmsn. one u
whom, Thomas Gaggin, has dses died.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

THs Gas CoMPANY.-We are in
clined to the belief that in NO place Of simi-
lar sizs, are the people cursed with such gas
- are the eitissns Of this city. Our gas i
manufactured from the cheapsst. poorest
quality of coal. not half of the time purified.
and let off upon the citizens 1t about twice
the price Of what good ga Il worth. But
bad a. It is We are only permitted to enjoy
it at the will Of the company. On Friday
night 1t about twelve o'clock 1t wss shut Of
altogether. and yesterday morning. which
was about - dark - night, We were with
out lightA
If We are 10 have such gaA at sueh prices
and ct such times - the Gas Conpany
choose 70 furnish -, thsn We may - veil,
and 6sttss, bs witAsat r. Lst ~ return to
The primitive Nohis q IL and tallew, and
abass ~ eassesuh = - iaSelssshls aais'
aasA vAiGA Nbh ssoy ssAsivshls -
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

GEO. p. WHlTCOMB,
A TrORNRY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
"A Notary Public and Commissioner Of Deeds for
New Hampshire, Vermont. New York, Pennsylvanta
and Ohio.
O@ce-North- v est corner Of Main and Second
streets, Davenport, Iowa. aug lstfl
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31
Auction Sale.

Auction Sale.
N11LL - ed ct public auction. ON Wedn nesdsy,
w November 10th. 1885, st the hour Of 2 O'CLOCK
lots In Ksarney Oity. braska Territory, eos six,
seven, eight nlne ten, eve0 O, 7 9, ., TO- III, In
baofk 90" - the sam ave described ppoa the 70.
oeeded plat of Kearnyl ny.
oe8l dtds Ou0RHAu.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

YoUNo MEN's LITERARY AssoCIA-
noS-A special meeting Of this Association
was held last evening, Vice President Lane
presiding.
There was spirited determination man
ifestsd to re-susitsts the society and place
it once more upon sound basis, and to this
end strenuous exertions will bs made. That
this may bs accomplished We sincerely trust
that William Hall 1sq., the original founder
Of the society, viii consent to take the
Presidency. Under proper Management.
there il NO reason Why the society may not
be re-instated and an able course Of lee
lures bs delivered this winter.
There will be another meeting tomorrow
Mopday) evening. Let every young man
attend.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

New ALsANY, Oct. 29.-Horacs Bell hav.
ing been released on bail has just arrived
and wss received ct the thsstrs with tes-
msndous applause.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31
e. s. MOORE.

yreseo, Banner, Sign and Or
nansniai PAINTER, 0seinsr
Dot Wood, Some and Nertao,
ending upon Glass,
Laa1eoape, 0oenHr eW1 Rgks0 Pata11al,
Sno WITH Dispatch, in ths best 1odern and tasSefL
aViss. Also, Agp Painting aaA Draining for tAs
Nv. 0sssss Dssay sal ~ ssrsss.. Devsspsss.
lnUa. 1snoo alY
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31
TO-DAY'S ADV'TS.

Board ! BOaFlt
At Prices cOnformablo to t OTino0
A 1BW unoccupied rooms for zen men With
"A their wives, or singe gentlemen, an be en-
gsged at che Scott House st such prices to make
housekeeping unnecessary, either for comfort or
scoDnmy' - HUNPHREY co,
oc81.dlm Scott Houoe
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

wv. II. BAKER, M. D.,
DHYDICIAN AND SURGEON. N.-OFFICE-POST
Il OFFICE BLOCK House-North side OF Firth
street, between Brady and Perry. Jan8ldtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

NICHOLAS KUHNEN
uA srrivss from ~ last, Win ~ Anssg ~
II Largest assortneatef ti
Imported and Domsseie
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Fine virgiDia Plas Tsbaccss,
Hlsln anA Fancy Pipes, -,
All q vhisA b c1sss - a.a,ess q Bastssn pssss
luee1nt u paTchassss - selsse fso0 . lasGe -
vsris1 8 & % - - = soy heuss = ~ Wsst,
70 ~ levers ee 1ne 0avans, voal1 yseoon1
. vsry superior steek,
R1ass thsa ssye1as svss sGsssl u ~
AaM 0agkoes r ss
upCen - sseaisa - jsAes - ysasssle. n
Davenport lay Press
~ ynow o., nnAa BameDAvlsvu.
1AI DoUonT. solDanAPkR6snD.
T11 s.bssiAss has s1ssliis1sd lat 49,
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Dseess6or 0osS 1rseesa
49, svsv ssnw~1s ssss'v sAssa1 passaas.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31
II. HE EEIER,

CRNERAL COMMISSION AND PRODU CE
" Merchant, (Nho!esale) Agent of the Syracuse
Salt Manufactsry for Davenport and nslghboring
towns
Warehouse opposite r. r. Depot, Davenport, Iowa
anglO,ES
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

W. @. COLE, M. ID.
nHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OCULIST. RR6I-
Il dence Te Claire House, of1ce Franklin Block,
room No. 3 up.stairs'
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31
NICHOLAS KUHNEN

WILLIAM HALL. J. WILSON GUlIkAU
HALL Il GUITEAU,
A TTORNBYS AND COU UNSELLERS, NOrARIRS
"A Public, @ ,mmissioners OF Deeds for Maine, ver-
mont, New Hsmrshire, Massachusetts,. New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvans, Virginia, OHIO. Tennss-
ses Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri Office No 2S
Main Ut one door south Of Oo,k d Sargent's Bank
July lst, 1858. julsl-dAw1v
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

ELIAS HALE,
AUCTTONEER d COMMISSION MERCHANT
(sEConD srRssr, EAST OF PsRRy.
Having large and commodious rooms for the sale
and Shoes Clothing, Furniture, Watches, ,Jewdry and
Fancy Goods,i in fact, OF every description. Aso-as
Agent for H. BlAkeslee Jun., will make
Liberal Cash Advances
On Goods Consigned to be sold without reserve at
Auction.
Oonsirnm snts Of Merchandise Of every description
solicited, and sales settled p5omptle.
ELIAS HALE, AuctiOneer,
Dec. ST Second street, doors east Of Perry
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

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CORDDN Il DOW,
A TTORNRYS AND COUNSBLL0RS At Law
NOrARIDS PUBLIC
O0oe-At Macklot : Corbin's kxchange once,
Nevennovt iowa ocl60

GEO. Es HOBBE LIZ
A frORNRY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law AND
"A Oonmissioner OF Deeds for Connecticut, Will
Rye careful attention to the eolec lion Of
claims, oonveyance Of Real Estate, exemining tiuee
and I'll other kinds oflegal busineee
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-10-31

DR. J. @. PARKER
VXyOULD ANNOUNCE TO THD CITIZENS OF
w Davenport and vicinity that he has resuned the
peocce Of nedicine and may be found. when not pro-
fessianAlly engaged, his once next door TO 1xres
O0eo. Nov96dtf
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07
nd from that point to Walla Walla It is

500 miles. Expresses are frequently sent
across from Fort Hall to Walla Walla in
twelve days, so that ample time existed for
the news to be transmitted, and therefore
prove true.
The San Francisco HeroLd, in speaking
of the above news, says:
On hearing this intelligence, we repair
ed to the army rendezvous, in Bush street,
where we were kindly informed by DIR Ste
vens, of the army, who left the Dalles on
Friday last, of the following facts: \
white man who has an Indian wife, and
who resides with the Indians, had an in
terview with Col. Steptoe, in which he
said that two Indians had just come IL
from the east, one of whom reported thai
the troops under Col. Johnston had been
engaged with the Mormon forces, and had
suffered defeat, with the loss of from
one hundred to one hundred and eighty
men. The other Indian confirmed the re-
port of the battle, but said that the Nor
mons had been whipped.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07

guilty of rapine and murder, and must be
regarded as outlaws and pirates. They
can have no claim to be regarded in any
other light. Humanity as well as law,
justice and national honor demand the dis
persion of these lawless men. The rem
nant Of the miserable beings who surren-
dered at Rivas were conveyed i'll this ship
last summer to New York, and their suf-
fcringS are yet fresh in the memory of all
on board Besides the suffering that
must necessarily be inflicted upon an un-
offending people, these lawless followers
Gen. Walker misguided into a career Of
crime, would doubtless have persisted i'll
Central America, or their mutilated and
fostering bodies have been brought back
to their friends at the expense of the coun-
try.
For the above reasons, which appear to
my mind quite sufficient, | have diSarmed
and sent to the United States Gen. Wal
kcr and his outlawed and piratical follow
ers for trial, or for whatever action the
Government in its wisdom may think
proper to pursue.
Her Britannia Majesty's ship Bruins
wick, offered to cooperate with me in re-
moving the party from Punta Arenas; but
as they were my countrymcn, L deemed 1t
proper to decline the participation Of a for
eign flag
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07
Letter from Gov. Walker.

At a dinner given by the sons Of New
England in New York last week, among
other letters read was the following from
Hon. ROBERT j. WALKER:
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. 10, 1857.
DEAR SIR: circumstances beyond my
control compel me to be absent from the
Anniversary Dinner of the New England
Society, to which YOU have SO kindly invi-
ted me-
This is time when we are all summoned
to recur to first principles, so gloriously as
socated with the early as well as the Rcvo-
lutionary history Of New England. 1t
may be truly said that the Mayhowcr,
which bore the Pilgrims to the shores Of
New ENGLAND, was freighted with the lib
critics of the world. On board that I'M
mortal :essel was framel the social com
pact basing all human government on the
consent OF the governed, and carrying it in
to execution by the choice of their rulers
by their own vote. Us your fathers land
ell on your rock bound shores, there dawne.l
the first faint gimmering of the great prin-
ciple of government, which rose upon
eniranchised humanity, in all It's meridian
splcndor OH the 4th of July, 1176. That
great principle of sclf-government is about
being subjected to fearful, and, perhaps,
final test, in an unhappy Western Terri
tory If this principle can be subverted
there, and such act ratified by Congress, the
Pilgrim Fathers will have landed in vain
on the shores of New England; in vain
shall its great truths have been promulga-
ted in the Declaration of American indie
pendence, and the blood of the Revolution
will have been wasted OH soil where mil
itary and despotic power would soon re-
sumo their sway, as under our suicide the
freedom of our country and the world for
ever sank with its last clubbing cry" in
to that great deep where it should remain
until 1.-THE seas give up their dead" and
man shall answer for his crimes, at the
dread Judgment of his Creator.
As Pennsylvania, have no claim by
birth or ancestry on New England, and
presume that for this kind invitation to
your anniversary dinner ] am indebted to
my wife, who is descendant of the illus
trious Boston printer boy, Benjamin Frank
lin, in whose principles | have endeavored
to rear my children.
In closing this letter permit me to trans
NIT for the occasion the following scnti-
ment.
Self Governments Whenever it shall
be endangered here, let every son of New
England. wherever residing, rise as one
man to the rescue.
Most respectfully, your obedent servant
ROBERT j. WALKER.
f. ID. MoRGAy, Esq, Chairman, DC.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07
Mr.. Bright at PHILADELPHIA.

The anti-popular sovereignty Democra-
cy of Philadelphia held meeting the 9th
or night, at which the Lccompton swindle
was fully endorsed. Mr.. Bright, now try
ing to cheat himself into seat as Senator
from this State, made speech which we
find thus reported in the n. Y. Herald of
the Doth ult:
Senator Bright, of Indiana, was the next
speaker. He said he had not had time to
prepare himself TO speak on the subject of
the Presidents policy as fully as lie de
sired. Every word he might say here
would go before another tribunal--the peo-
pie of Indiana. If he neglected Indiana or
forgot her interest might Heaven forget
him. Territorial acquisition and govern
ment was a most intricate question and
had caused much trouble. He referred to
the democratic policy in reference to the
admission of new States since the estab-
lishment of the confederation, saying it
had always been favorable. In order not
to be misunderstood he would place HIM
self right before the people by explaining
the position lie intended to take in the
Senate. lie had prepared written state
ment from which he read the doctrine Of
non Intervention as laid down. The Mich
olson letter always met with cordial appro
val. mind your own business" was APP
plicable to public as well as private affairs.
He argued that the Lecompton COnvcn-
ton was constitutional, and when Kansas
was brought before the Senate for admls
sion under that constitution he should vote
in favor thereof without stopping to in
ouire whether it was with or without slave
ry. He believed with the administration
that it would have been the most wise pol
lev to have submitted the whole consttu
ton. But this action of the representa-
tives of the people we must not question.
We have now an authorized declaration
(remarks the Indianapolis J0uraal, J of the
position of both of our bogus Senator's
Mr.. Bright's speech, so far as any informa-
ton as to his views are concerned, is
work of supererogation. EVERYBODY knew
from the moment the slavery extremists
endorsed that outrage that he would en-
dorse it too Whether he '1orgot the in
terests of Indiana" in taking his position,
he may probably find out by consulting
the little thermometer we constructed yes
terlay out of Democratic papers and coun-
ty conventions.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07

PLYMOUTH, IND.
WAR IN KANSAS,

We give startling news from Kansas in
another part of our paper. Civil war, it
will be seen has actually commenced in
that unhappy territory. We regret that
liostilities have broken out there, but since
they have, we hope the Free State men
will treat the cut-throats with whom they
are at war as Senator Broderick suggested
they should have done the members of the
Lecompton Convention-''sezet the wretch
es, hog them soundly. cut off their ears,
and drive them out of the territory"
The St Louis Democrat of the 81 COM
ments as follows upon the state of affairs
in Kansas:
The alarming news from Kansas which
finds place in another column, will ring q
solemn knell throughout every State in
this confe,leracy. n brave people have
been driven to takeup arms in self defense.
by the tyrannical attempts of the federal
government to impose on them bogus ell
actmcnts and fraudulent Constitution,
followed up by positive orders to their of
fciaIs to enforce them at the point of the
bayonet The cup of patience had run
over, endurance had ceased to be a virtue,
and, as was anticipated by our last advi-
ces, the final arbitramcnt has come to
bloody issu,. The federal army is sum-
moncd 20 the field by Gov. Denver, the
last appointee of Mr.. Buchanan, while the
people organized as territorial militia,
under the laws of their late Legislature,
and obeying the instructions of their legal
ly appointed officers, are prepared to resist
such infringement OF their liberties to the
uttermost. Already the first engagement
has taken place, the first shot has been fir
Ell, the first man has fallen into the arms of
death. Who shall say where all this will
end, or what disastrous consequences to the
whole Union may flow from the tragedy
thus begun. We have no heart to antici-
pate the dire evils that must follow, and
shall await with intense anxiety for further
details concerning the reported engage
ment.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07
--latest Kansas News.
Fight between Gen. Lanes Men and
the Government Troops.
THREE DRAGONS KILLEDr

From the No. Dem. SATURDAY. JAN 3l1
By passengers from kansas who arrived IN town
las; es cnins have obtained the following iniclii-
gcnce
On friday the 2Jth ult., news reached Leaven-
worth that an engag, mcni had taken place between
the troops under Gen. Lane, al Sugar Mount and
a company of United States dracosnS. Tie III
cirs ordered Gen. Lane 10 suIrcrdc himself and
men to the L. = authorities, which he refused n
do, when the Dragons charge ul the TROOPS and
we're rcpuscd with loss OF tir, c of their nun'sr
rindn@ themselves too weak Ia di>lO Ice Lane. tie
Dragons retired and express Was dispatched Ia
boV Denver ir rcintvrcemcnts. Thc governor
immediately ordered three compaIics Of dragons
to The seat OF war. ami thcy passed through Shsn-
nee on SATURDAY, the Doth. IL was expected there
would be bloody work.
Us soon a. the news of the engagement mas r,-
c'ived hF the people, they comIucnccd organg ~
IA military companies. and were huIrving 10 ASSIST
Lane. IL WAS eNI ectcd, before the dra eooms would
arrive. that Lane would be reinforced by some >
oOu men. The most intense excitement prevailed
One OF the gentlemen who passed through Law
renee on Friday. General Lane and Governor
Robinson in that town. They were mounted and
completely armed, and appeared much excited
They we're addr' song the poo l., who surrounded
them in large numbers, and urging them to sustain
their rights, and succor their friends. The people
nj Lawrence were preparing To take the field. john
Calhoun had fed from the Territory and reported
h:mse fas going TO Springfield, Illinois
On the day OF the election no polls were opened
IN Bourbon county, Is the Free State men refused
TO vote.
We shall await with anxiety for the particulars.
IL Is certain that civil war now prevails in Kansas
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07
I'll. PAUrDING, Flag Officer,
"Com. L. 5. Home squadron.
"To Gen. WM. WALKER, Punta Arenas -
PAULDING TO THE SECRETARY OF The NAV,
FLAG SHIP WABASH.

PAULDING TO THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
FLAG SHIP WABASH,
OFF Aspinwal, Dee. IL. 1857.
SHINY letter of the 10Th inst. inform
ed the Department that | had broken up
the camp of Gen. Walker at Punta Arenas
disarmed his lawless followers, and sent
them to Norfolk in the Saratoga The
General came here with me, and will take
passage in one of the steamers for New
York, where he will present himself to the
Marshal of that District
The Department being in possession of
all the facts in relation to Walker escape
with his followers from the United States,
as well as the letters of Capt. Chatard and
Gen. Walker to me after he landed at Pun
Ia Arenas, the merits of the whole qucs-
ton will, | presume, be fully comprehen-
dcd could not regard Walker and fol-
lowers any thing but outlaws, who had cs-
capped from the vigilance of the officers of
the Government, and left our shores for
the purpose of rapnc and murder, and saw
no other way to vindicate the law and re .eem
the honor of the country, than by diSarm-
ing and sending them home. In doing so,
| am sensible of the responsibility | have
incurred and confidently look to the Gov
eminent for my justification. Regarded in
its true light, the case appears to me to be
a clear one; the points few and strong
Gen. Walker came to Punta Arenas from
the United States, having in violation Of
law set on foot military organization to
make war upon people with whom we
are at peace lie landed there with armed
men and munitions of war, in defiance of a
ship of war, placed there to prevent his
landing. With nothing to show that he
acted by authority, he formed camp,
hoisted the Nicaraguan flag, called it the
head quarters of the amy of Nicaragua,
and signed himself the Commander-in-
Chief With this presentation be claimed
the right of a lawful government over all
persons and things within the sight of his
flag. Without right or authority, he land
ed fifty men at the mouth of the river Col
orada, seized the fort of Castillo on the
San Juan, captured the steamers and
goods of merchants in transit to the inte-
rior, killed men and made prisoners of the
peaceful inhabitants, and sending to the
harbor of San Juan del Norte some thirty
or forty men, women and children in the
steamer Morgan. Ia doing these things
without the show of authority, they were
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07
XXXEs Sin Congress
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
WASHIH ;roN. Jan.

WAsHIE iToN, Jan T.
Mr.. Pugh asked and obtained leave to
Introduce bill to provide for al
mission of Kansas into the Union. The
bill was referred to the Committee on Ter
ritories
Mr.. Pugh stated that he offered the bill
as a compromise, and explained its provis-
ions as follows: 1t provides for the adj
mission of Kansas into the Union under
the Lecompton Constitution, with the same
boundaries as were defined by the bill of
the last Congress. 1t also requires that
the seventh article of the Constitution,
relative to slavery, shall be submitted to
the direct vote of the qualified electors on
the 18th April next, and that the returns of
this election shall be made to the Governor
of the Territory, instead of the President of
the Convention; that the election shall be
conducted in obedience to the laws in force
on the 9TH of November last 1t also pro-
vidcs that the Constitution shall not be
SO construed as to limit or impair the right
of the people, at any time, to call a Con
vention for the purpose of altering, amend
ing, or abolishing their form of Govern
ment, subject to the Constitution of the
United States.
Mr. Pugh stated that he would avail
himself of an early opportunity to ex-
plain the provisions OF the bill more in de-
tail
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07
Important from Washington.

WAsMINGToN, JAN 3.-The fillibustcrs
on board the Saratoga, at Norfolk, posi-
lively refuse to go on shore unless they are
put off by force. They say they are PENN
less and helpless. and have nowhere to go il
Oh shore, and demand to be returned to
Nicaragua, the home of their adoption.
The President says it is utterly ont OF
the question to return the fllibusters to Nj
caragua. The only possibility for them is
in pecuniary indemnity, which will be urg-
ed.
General Walker will not go West for
several days.
Hon. Humphrey Marshall has prepared
and proposes to offer in the House, o-m or
row a series of resolutions in relation To
the Seizure of Walker and his men by
Commodore Paulding. The resolutions
dcnouncc and disavow the act, urges direct
compensation be made the parties arrested.
and that they and their arms shall be re.
stored to where they were found.
There is no probability that any practi.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-01-07
General Walker at Washington.

New YORK, Dec. 80
Gen. Walker reached Washington last
evening in company with Marshal kynders.
He Immediately proceeded to the State De-
partment, where he had an interview with
the Secretary of State and was formally
surrendered. General CaSs, however, sta
ted that he had no directions to give
concerning General Walker 1t was
only through the judiciary that he could be
held to answer any charges brought against
him.
The fllibustcr and his escort retired
the former at liberty to go wherever his in
clnations might lead. 1t is reported
however, that process will be issued to
bring him to trial for violating the ncu-
traity laws.
The Cabinet yesterday held consulta-
ton with regard to the conduct of Commo-
dore Paulding. in Selling Walker and his
men, at which the Commodorc's dispatches
were read