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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

We notice by the Legislative pro-
sepaiegp. of the 10th inst, that Mr..
Thompson took very prominent part
In the deliberations Of that august as-
-ssmblage Of Republican wisdom. He
meyud - sdjouIn twice in one day
once st noon, and once in the evening,
and carried bic points both times.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
County Farm to Rent.

DROPOSlTIONS will be received By the Trustees
i Of Davenport township, either n rent the County
Farm for year from March !, 1858, and board the
paupers for 50 much per week, to take charge Of
the County Poor House, and work the County Farm
for one year on salary. 1.-THE latter, mao Of fam
ily with team il preferred.
Sealed proposals. IN writing may be handed In to
the unders gned, ct No Frank 10 Block just above
the Post ODce, Bvadv street, VI before the 18th
day Of February, 1858.
BY order OF the bosd Of Trustees,
J.w. 0UITEAU,
an30itd Clerk:o Davenport Township.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
m e.c;.lit Il los to he Hartford. c

, h sapalt Il los to The Hartford. Co
-aAeaginU dhstitalisa, - tie dshleAtisn Of
= ~ ~. eDness. H Tfsasassr, Il el7a 600
lselea IN b. toead Sp. q Il has
: = plnoassly 1ees 40 = essstA The
'sG - I've o6fid ! tsvaa1 A. okDpo
- xasssse = eeynean H5E@sy sssa
= cu1nnbaA O.. = wednesday q lAst
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

John g. SAKE, the popular Vermont poet
and lecturer, has returned home from a
Western and Southern tour, having deliver
ed sixty five lectures. with thirty engage
msnts yet to fulfill.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
W. Z. ClilLDS l. CO.'S,
Patent Elastic Fire and Water Proof
CEsNE.VT KOOEE.V'rv!

/ WE, the undersigned, prepared to contract
w and put on at the shortest notice, our
Elastic FIRE d Water Proof Cement Roo6ng
IL being the only article yet inyeoted tba, ,,, c
ccssuy resist the action OF the atnospher. in every
climate. 1t is perfectly fire and wstrr.proof and -
point OF durability We believe L. equal II not supe-
rior, to any metallic roofing We can put Il on over
old tn tar, iron, or shingie roofs II making no dr.
terence how fiat or steep the roof NAV he Tbi.
foniing s"arfantei TO prove as above represented.
we VIII put u on for So 90 per squsre, no feet
square, We will apply tupon tin and iron roofs for
" 90 per square, being, on account OF its durability
the cheapest paint that can be used.
We Invite al who are building and those who v.sb
their roofs repaired TO call cur otce opposit. the
IeClAire House Davenport, Iowa, and examine SAM
pies anu satisfy theInseve. In regard TO the duYabi.
~ and pracicabity Of this roofing
N. B-We are prepared 70 fiji orders for our Ca.
ment to those residing at distance with printed de
oaly and county Righis for Iona a~d Mi..e.oso
f~ sale.
J.BvtN BERGEN q. BRO.
Q. A. BENJAMIN, General Agent.
REFEREscEs IN CINCINNATI
Mr. Ezra Bailey, Smith street, between Fourth and
Mr. sanuel Ogdrn, No l24 Fourth street
Baker and Won publ, No 90 Fourth street.
Mr. George Carlisle, President Of the Lafayette Rant
DR. John Law, Agent Of Royal Ins d., Londoo
essrs John shilso Co., Dry Goods dealers, ~
street.
ItSHcit anu namUclsOeSRs furniture Man.ta
dealers 4th street
iles Greenwood, ESQ.
n Hinkie.
DAVENPORT
Geo T. Davenport,
DR. James Hall,
Coat. Patchin, Builders.
Nv Wheeler, Archttsc4,
Peck, City Clerk
Geo VI Parker,
CLINE, Painter
Mr. Paterson, Locust street
famine, Donsliy 4 Lea, Davenport Iron Work
Hakes Risgs, jewellers,
ROCK BLAND
IS 6ayer,
PL Arche Banxs
iona Woods
Lewis n Weber, Postmaster.
Hubbard, Aetna Insurancs.
Hooker,
Ira Poote, BuildeY.
line. -
Rsznor, Clinton, Iowa.
Henry Whnss. wholesale 0rsGessy 1sa,ss' lsvs
Aay9sdts III
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

FINALLY CLosxp.-It is stated that on Sat.
urday the 9Th of JAN. the doors Of the En-
glish Ecclesiastical Courts throughout the
kingdom, closed, to open no more, after
having existed for nearly 500 years.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

& muse BE- admitted that . close in
Aiistjeas of our present condition ia
3 calculated to inspire confidence,
d If ve would maintain a reputation
solvency il is time that we common
4 taking the preliminary steps TO that
u.
Our present condition must be rem.
lied before the return ef the usual
asoa Of immigration, or permanent
aguation may lie the result.
6hinplastcrs and the irredeemable
pues OF banks whose location aud re-
bonsible existence are not with GER
kinty known TO us, constitute our only
nrrescy aud every dollar OF the
mount OF our daily business transac-
ions is subjected to direct tar'ff OF
lot les than ten per cent.
Shinplasters and irredecmabie cur
'sncy must be discouraged, and the
asuers must be brought under the IN,
lueace Of public opinion, if not OF legal
lstiop. ~
viii the Gazette explain what VA
Intended when Il said that, "SHlN
AND IRREDEEMABLE
CURRENCY MUST BE DISCOUR
AND THE IssUERs MUST
BE BROUGHT UNDER THE IN
FLUENCE OF PUBLIC OPINION
If NOT OF LEGAL ACTION"l
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

Messrs. Yeatman, Robinson 4 Co., of st.
Louis, Who suspended last fall, have resmed
in full
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

COOK n SAk0kNT.
Banking and Collection Office.
ii BANKERS AND DEALERS IN EXCHANGE
Metropolitan Block, Second Street,
DAVENPORT, Iowa,
OFFER FOR SALE (for Bills Of the Bank of Florence
amt other reliable Currency
SIGHT DRAFTS on
New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore
Washington, Cincinnati,
ALSO
GOLD AN0 SILVER,
TINE BILLS,
AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Particular attention given to the negotiation Of
COMMERCIAL PAPER, LOANS, sc.
COLLECTIONS MADE ON ALL ACCESSIBLE POINTS OF
THE NORTH WEST,
and prompt returns given.
FLAND WARRANTS bought and sold.
H+UNCURRBNr FUNDS bought ct best rates.
EFADvANCES MADE for q term Of years on
arst class mortgages.
DEPOsIroRS entitled to preference in matters
OF Exchange Feb4dtf
ALLEN 4 CLARK,
Attorneys and Councillors at Law,
Nsssries Public, Commissioners Of Deeds
fer Massachusetts, Fire and Life
Insurance Agents; Real Es-
tate and Discount Brokers.
Metropolitan Block, eecond street.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
COLLECTIONS and al professional business In
~ every cart Of the State ntrustsd 70 care, will
receive prompt attention; money invested, taxes
paid fer non-residents; money losned on unincum-
bered real estate security; farms, houses and lots
real estate OF al KINDS bought and sold
commMscn
Money constantly on hand to loan, on personal and
real est ste y curity.
Land warrants bought and sold, and located BY
experienced agents.
einyi the attention Of al persons IN search Of
highly improved farms, valu bic city property, Or
lands TO our extended and daily increa-
sing Catalogue OF reel estate To parties wishing to
invest on speculation We offer tbs most favorable
terms large tracts Of carefully selected prairie and
timber lands situated near lines Of proposed ran-
roads, In nesrly oil counties Of the State.
So large tracts Of land 10 MINES Ota and ASSOu-
RI Some ,be best lots in Omaha, n. T. We feel
confident that from list embracing property to the
amount OF half . million Of dollars, we can easily
please al desirous OF making Arst-rste Investments
Y.4hf ALLEN & CLARK.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
nnusAk oapors /! NORTHUMBERLAND I

vTyHH greatest aatestioa Willie paid b. The s1bseri
81 Der 70 repsifing YWntturo m-tAs uogs eu6etan-
Ia uepnsr and nseAGe sey1e. o. CAAirq - lanes
paintsd luInituiS psntsd = aay stye ees4 = ~
6SAnin 0nAs1uGD.
&c. 1.af - Issss ~
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
IL ARE CHI LANCE,

EA BUILDING lots in the city OF Davenport. IA
w vorabls located, will be sold by the un,..r
signed on credit OF from one to I've years. 70 suy
per son Who will build this season
COOK a SARGENT
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
Livingsten's Great Work
CENTRAL AFRICA,
Just received. Price-e3 90.
At the ROCK ISLAND BOOK STORE.
D.,r16dtf
Auction Sale.

AUCUIO14 St11Cs
I'm Thursday February 9TH at O'Clock, P y, vii
~ be sold for freight and charges % the Ware.
house Of The subscriber opposite the Rail- Road
Depot.
port, Iowa.
Forwarding and Conmisstsn Merchant.
,.n7d1n Daveurers, IeWa.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

E;0tAb11Ohod 1910
BURROWS 4 PkETTYMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Foreign and Domestic DrI
Goods, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps, Cloth
ing, etc.,
KKYOULD invite the sttention o: purchasers
w their large and varied assortment. W.
opening our Fall and Winter slock, suitable inI
the wants OF tnis community. We do U - profess to
underse our neighbors, but ofeTy. n Goods al
reasonable td..s. We have soy on Land Jae as
sortment Of
DRR9s GooDSy
eonsist.Ego OF
silks, Merinos, Parsnnttas, vnlcncieunes,
Lastres, DeLaines, Ac., shnwls and
Nlantiilas In great variety.
Cloths, Cassimeres, vestings. Ready Made Ciothin
andwoollen Goods Of Ill kinds suitable for the
ing season. Yankee Motions, Rubber Goods CA-r
pets, Oh Cloths, window Shades, Groceries Croekery
and Hardware.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
FOR SALEORLEASE
For Rent.

For Rent.
VTNHk OFFICE her etofore occupied by n essrs Cook,
i Dillon b Iindley, opposite Cook n Ssrgent's
Bank.
Enquire OF n KuHxEx Tobacconist. [Dec2sts
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
$500 60 Loall

T20R one or nors ysars. upss sssassnbsFse Aea'
~ Estate Security 10 oonlt oounty, y sumo toseul
sIs:is:a:s: DAn1Sefos 2 3rx 1,..s ~
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
ESlr6yu.

nyAKuN up b the subscriber, In Davenport town.
u ship, on the telegraph road, Ok miles from Da-
venport, one ROsn AsTs Colt, supposed TO be years
Cd nsxt spring, With little white ths right hini
foot and . little blAss IN ~ 1orehsod.
HghSw1t fHOHI KILLIon.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
LOST & FOUND.


"a Records previous to the year 1856, the
ment list OF 1853 Will confer favor ~ INF. rming
the City CleYs where they may be found. (feo6ilm
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
BOOK TRADE

M n III "A II Il IN II -
NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS,
OF ali the most popular kinds. The following ~,
received and for sale.
NJ "A G AZIN ES:
Harper,
Cooley, Graham,
EmeYson's & Pulnams New Mcnthly.
Peterson, Kbickerbock-r, Household Worts,
Blsckwood, Prank Lse's New Family Massnine,
Balloons Dollar, Mrs Stephsns,H Y. journal. Harprs
Monthly Par, Lrslie,s III; Aorthly Part.
Waverly Monthly, Novelette, Monthly.
Nick Max, Yankee Notions,
Working Farmer.
Hunts Merchants Mag, Water Cure Journsl.
Dinsmor.'s T. Guides London Quarterly Review
4 Appeton's X. x. Guide, Edinburg do do
4 chronological Journal NorthBrit ish do do
West Minister Review and London Ian.ly Herald.
NEW YORK WEEKLIES.
| Herald,
| Tribune, Times,
| Day Book Sunday Dispatch.
ny Ledger, N. z. Mercury, Clipper,
Life .Countr, Gent. kurai n Yorker, Novelette,,
H.rpers WY H. r. Lsslies. II. Spirit Of the Times,
Porter's Spirit, Scientific American,
Irish News, Spiritual Telegraph,
Irish American, Police Gazette,
Courier and Enquirer.
Journal Of Finsnce and.Thomrson's Reporter.
BOSTON w EEKLIES:
| True Flag,
American Union,
| Waverly Mag, Pxror Casket,
| Flag Of our Union, Yankee Privateer,
Pilot, Ballou's Pictorial, and American Traveller
Phil Dollar Newspaper and Saturday Evening Post,
Washington National Era, Baltimore American,
! Pittsburg Gazette, st. Louis Democrat,
| Cincinnati Times, and
| Commercial,
Davenport Gazette,
Democrat, and
Chicago Reporter.
ENGLISH PAPERS,:
| London Punch,
London Weekly Times,
London Illustrated News.
Subscriptions received for the shove on the most
liberal terms BY the Month, Quarter, or Year.
Ssbscyibs Asvs and SAN your Postage.
6.H. STARR.
0ct1du Agent.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
Splendid Lots On tho Bluff.

Lots 8 and In block 70, commanding fine view
OF the Mississippi rver Rock Island Fort Armstrong
Railroad Bridge, sc.
For terms &c. apply to
Jan1ttf COOE + SARGENT.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
Four Houses to Rent.

SITUATED on the BluG, East OF Gen. 6arRent's
~ These dwellings are entirely new and ve,y Dc
srxble, beng furnished with all modern fmprovs
msnts, ger, etc. Terms moderate.
Apply to COOK OAR0ENT
ocl dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
For Sale.

AONE hundred and twenty Building lots In Or
~ Addition TO the town Of Port Byron.
These lots eligible and handsomely situated on
she bank Of the Mississippi. They vii DO sold
tonable germs.
For particulars inquire Of Nessrs. Durfee, Pratt
Co.,, Port Byron, Charles J. Rogers, Esq, LeClatre
Ooroin & Dow davenport, or Of the subscriber,
JANIS NAY
n 1he subscriber has numberless desirable pie
oeof land In and near the cities Of Davenport and
LeOlaire amp near the town Of Port Byron that he
Vihsee n sol1. COct16teD NJ.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
BagSl Bags!! Bags!!!
BUY YOUR BAGS OF ALL KINDS
CEASE Il Co,

EAsTRnN MANUFACTURING ACHNTs
~ soufa wA11a sransr. CHICAGO.
o1o jaaAA4
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

Hoe & Co.'s
PRINTING PRESSES.
A large stock OF Printers Material on hand.
At our MUSIC STORE, Opposite the Book Store)
Will be found CT the most extensive stocks of Pr
amos and Arodeons in the North West. A visit 10
our sales room will pay the trouble.
II. A. PORTER s. BROTHER,
Janl4iSwtf Rock Island ILL.,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

A LARGE BLACK Doc, with . white SPOT In the
whise, was taken up BY The subscriber some we ks
since The dog can be had BY PROVING property aud
paying charges. JOSEPH ROTH
HebQdlms At0oore & oarrett's
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
Bank or HOremce,

B011k OF kyOTCNCC'
FLORENCE, NobPask
GEO. b SARGENT, Pres't J. n. PAkKER, Ca
sTNHE undersigned proprtetors OF the Bank o
i Florence, Nebraska, are BY the pr.
isions OF Its Charter, individually responsib.
for all Its Issues, and will redeem the Notes -
Institution, attts counter In the city OF Florence
coin, and a. eitht lofther Banking Houses, In Eas
ern kxchang In specie 1t same rates Of other
currency.
COOK l. SARGENT, Davenport
COOK, SARGENT 4 DOWNRY, Iowa City Flows
COOK, SARGENT COOK Fort Des Aoines
COOK, SARGENT 4 PAkKHR Florence. N sbrsska.
tujy rfh lSkAxt<p
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
q ut Lots.

81 ACRES Of choice land, one half mile IRON OF,
Ia limits, for sale Vt very low rat es for cash
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

THOUSANDS VI Rolls Of Wall Paper
FROM TKS CENTS AND UPWARDS,
For Sale IN Lots to suit Purchasers.
DORDRRS Fireboard Prints, Tiester Ornaments,
u Window shades, Gold Transparent and beautt-
full Paper Curtains, plain, green, blue. buff and H.
CURED, At very low prices. We are Philadelphia Pa
per Hangers, and hang-every style OF paper. who
would be with bare walls, when you can have your
houses papered and made comfortable for trifie.
Halls, Rooms, Ceilings and Decorative Papering
done in = style not TO be excelled.
Please call Second street. corner OF Rock Island
SHEPHERD SON.
July23d Paper Dealers and Paper Hangers,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
Il. w.. IL lille y, =
SD CHEAP THAT
10 Steal Them Is No Object !
HAvx DAY RECEIVED
= = 900 w q IL TIL
DRY GOODS

FROM ATCTICN, at prices NJ yer b, fore heard CT,
AMI thSy mus; lie sold thin the next SlA Y DAYS,
Go max, room for our SPRING SToCK
PRINTS, Ga, DEIAlNES. on,
FANCY SILKS, ONLY 50 cents.
We will not stop to enumerate prices; but any
thing in the way 0: Silk, noes, knFlsh Plaids,
Dela.nes, Goves, Hosiely, &c, IL. CAN ana look,
At ". RAlLfY'5,
Jau2sh;i 81 street. op Cook Sargent s Bank.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

Rock Island Book store.
At this establishment will DC founl lal &c stock Of
BLANK BOOKS,
SCHOOL BOOKS
STATIONERY,
WALL PAPER
FANCY GOODS,
YANKEE NOTIONS
&C., &c, &c.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
e. Aa,a u
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

For Sale or Lease,
nVWENTY-THREB eligible Building Lots, aitustet
j on Harrison, Third, Ripley and Blondeaoe treets
will be sold leased reasonable terms: Tor par
siculsrs enquire Of CoRSIN Dow. or
(suedtN AHNcMAY.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

For Sale or Lease.
INCUR LOTS situated on ID and Scott street. 70,
u psrticulass enquire Of OoRDIN Z Dow, or
ganG1Hdtsl jams DAY
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.
EAsT half Of lot g. In block 81, CITY Of Davenport
II with the brick house thereon erected q " cor.
neg OF ID and Rock Island streets.
West half OF lot in block g, Second street. be-
tween Rock lsAnd and Iowa streets, north side, ad
joining Farmers House.
North half Of lots and 10, In block 6, being 10
feet on Rock Island street and LIS feet on Third
street.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
Lands In Scott County,

VALUABLE FOR GOAL AND FARMING PURPOSES :,
North East A.of Section 4, 7. 70, R. f., I6O
acres.
8. y OF N. W. \ and N. w. Of &. ". Sec. T.
T II, r. E. also adjoining this tract in Auscatine
county. 8. \ of N. r.. \ and r. = of s. 4. Sec
II, T. H. X. r., $50 40 acres under improves
msnt, house. orchard, &c, three nerer SHn0
springs, and as many known coal mines.
Also various 40 and so tracts in Scott county,
well situated. Apply TO
COOK & SARGENT
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

Lands In MuScaline County.
COUTH half Of Section II, T. Is, r. r., 500 acres.
- This tract only miles 8. W. Of Wacott, the
nrst station on the railroad. West Of Davenport.
A variety Of 40 and so acre tracts, some near the
railroad. For sale by
0OOK 4 SARQRNT
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
NEBRASKA LAND AGENCY.
Cook, Sargent Il Parker,

Florence, sHe0rN0ku.
M11LL attend promptly to ali busine s connected
w with a Land Agency, either In Nebraska, or
Western Iowa.
L.aJtD WARRANTS BOsgUht.
Sold and Located.
Business for them can be left with any Of the un-
deI signed.
COOK 4 SARGENT, Davenport, Iowa
COOK, SARGENT 4 DOwNEY, Iowa City, do
COOK, SARGENT h COOK, DesAoines, do
vpah2
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-04-16

A FlGHTEG LrGIsLATURE.-The New
York Legislature must be rather pugna-
cous concern, judging by the following ex-
tract of letter from Albany to tho New
York Times:
Going down to the Office Of the hotel, en-
rountered friend taking a hasty glance at
the register | tried to delain him long
enough to gather from him briri narrative
Of such prominent events ns had transpired
while had beer tnking practical lessons in
the science of medicine. "Oll, excuse me-"
was his response, 81 must hurry back to the
Assembly have bren out five minutes now,
and if stay much longer 1 shall mss a
fgM!' Aud he broke away. afterwards
earned that ho recoyerrd his position just in
time to sre ttr closing round in the, setto
between Delaney and Chalield
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-04-16
FROM WASHINGTON.
APRIL 4. 1858

APRIL 4, 1888.
Much has been said here lately IN regard to
some expected movement by the Admins
it has been positively asserted that the Presi.
dent would in ten days after the passage of
the Senate Kansas BILL send a message to
Congress in relation to our demands on Spain
and asking for certain powers to be exerted
him in case of any contingency. He proba-
bly, requires the power to raise money. or
arms, or both, if any exigency should require
it, 1t is still said that such message will
be soon forthcoming. 1t is not improbable,
for Mr.. Buchanan has often declared that he
Should make it the chief object of his admin.
istration to acquire Cuba. Circumstances are
by no means very favorable to the purchase
of the island at present, but have no doubt
that it is to be attempted.
The movement will, lat least, have the effect
to distract the attention of Congress and the
country from the threadbare Kansas ques,
ton.
The House will, tomorrow, vote upon the
disagree ement of the Senate to their substi-
tute for the Kansas admission bill, and will
not recede from their amendment. Every ef.
fort has been used to prevail upon four demo
Gratis to recede, but they are as firm as the
most steadiast republicans. Only one of the
anti.Lecompton democrats is likely to be
brought over. There is no reason to believe
that the Senate will, at any time, yield
ground. They have gone as far towards re-
conciation in the proviso recognizing the
right of altering the Constitution, as they
ever will After a conference, it is possible
that the House may recede.
The third Kansas Constitution will be sent
to Congress from the Minnesota Convention,
after three or four weeks. This will compli-
cate the question. The Minnesota Conven.
tion has framed Constitution under an act
of the late Territorial Legislature, which act
Gov. Denver has declared to be illegal, null
and void. He did not veto it, because it was
not sent to him three days before the day to
which the session of the Legislature was lim-
tied; and, according to law, the act was null
and void by this reason.
Neither the President nor the Senate will
recognize this new Constitution, though it
may come with the sanction of the popular
voice. AS the Lecompton Constitution was
regularly made, the Senate will adhere to it.
The consequence will be that the House must
ultimately recede, or Kansas must remain
Territory for some further time.-Cor. Char.
Courier
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-04-16

A RAT TALE.-A small, half. Scotch; half
English terrier, weighing l6lbs,, fox color,
and seriously inclined, which belonged TO
the editor OF the Savannah Republican, while
in the office of cotton merchant, snelt
rat, and soon forced the "varniHl" from his
hiding place. In desperate haste to atoid a
bite, the rat nude for the first opening which
was The office window Ohrough which goods
are hoisted) looking over the bluff, four
stories high, or about sixty feet from the
ground. The rat made the leap, and after
him went the terrier, needless of the conse-
quences. They both reached the ground
side by side, at the same instant having Just
missed aIighting on big negroes Uranium.
Ere the rat could recover from the effects of
the jump, he felt himself in the jaws of tho
terrier, with his spinal bones considerably
dislocaied. The terrier did not seem at all
hurt by such tremendous leap, and he is
now more assidnous than ever in his pursuit
of rat.tails.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-04-16

Explosion OF A LccoMoIWE.--A locomo-
tive, attached 10 n gravel train on the va.
and Tenn. Railroad, cxploded, on Tuesdoy
venina last, at about o'clock, near Shaws-
Vile, Montgomery county, by which mishap
the engineer, 1homus Nlornriy, lost his life,
and the frcmnn (a negro whose name we
hnye not learntd,) was ~ badly injured that
little hope is entertained of his recovery
The engineer WIS blown some fifty feet from
the engine; had both legs terribly crushed
and hia breast perforated by m iron bolt
He fingered until o'clock, p. NJ, Wedncs.
day, bearing his suferngs with greai forti-
tpde. aud ietrised his consciousness 10 the
last. lie was D Young man o! eScellesli char
pct-r, md posssssed the confidence and es-
TEEN Of all The officers ani emro ees Of Tho
road, by vh m his untimely end 10 much de
plored.- Bristol NssS.