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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
THE hon. W. c. sMEDEs. OF y1cKsBURG.

This gentleman has enclosed to Us his late
letter as a Review c! the Drcd Scott De-
cision, which he considers an ''unanswcrablc
overthrow of the idea Of Congressional protec-
ton 10 slavery in the Territories" We have
very carefully pcrusci it, as requested, and
canhor rompeis Us TO say that our opinions are
unchanged. While wo are nnint!uenccd by
the argrmcnts Of Mr. Smedes, we are not in
different to t''at bo!incss Of spirit with which
he a,saiis opinions whirI, he admits to be
those "ol all parrir- Sonth, aud may say,
in the United S,,,r> beth North ard South. ;
4 u,am lrs. ror.'i Lat. woUld have turned his
thoughts to an vxa,rnarion Of lis olca Fi.'ts,
and questioned their ,",:niness before aTraisn.
ing $50 many politicians md solemn convcn-
tiorol resolves" H. wo,.-i have carefully con
si6,rr,i whether tc No, rot pursuing the sE.a.
dow Of c.y5nl ,,.;,j:,.l,. rather than the sub
c,,n,. -, T,,.,;,,,ii3,ei rog.tync,iog Bat
Mr. so,cd,.. ho,d,Y launches his bark upon
wo.cr. avoided ly all nart;cs." and AS the
d;,arrc.i,. Juror r.car,Is hi, ecrcp associates,
50 Nr Sm,ac; rst.cr., ali who disagree with
him a5 rnvirou.l aud c,,vcnomcd hr "pceron-
cc;,,J n,.;,,. o.,,; l.i.,,. ,,r,;rdircs
Mr. sar,rs ,,g..ins III, rcyicw Lv assa:liu.
~ ;dc7 advanced hy 20 statesman, and ad-
,.,..,oj J.. -, ., sr,r. Co,;o ror ~.
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"'' W. '' '',' "' y, .., i,., - ,,'',l -
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H.. r.nnr. ,,c tho r.r;,,,;.e Had vr smaIcs
;..., .h,,. ,o ,,,. ;,,e.,;.,,cd the uucs,ions
,o,n,,oI,,.ur ,,.,,..,,, v;,y,o,. Tho t,,s
,.,,; H.. "Lo ,,,, ,oro
,,,x.;,.o, ,,,, mhsro ..,,; ,,r,ios" ,hin;, ,,ins
rently hu,n HIM tho error most probably lies at
h.. ir r,,, =. r,., .,,io" .,,.,od L;,,
"',' 80 80, -.
Wroh: az" "fohS ne MS Fo''t'''"e" '''fo'Is"ou
his letter. When Nr. sm"dc' learns that all
u,cn OF ali parties" lcproistc "a slayc code
10 wiI! ,Lcn ,.,ha.s ..c Inc difference he.
.,.-'.. .:-,.,,,
we" congress !'''*e'''a '"e '""e's "b"'S
and prescribing the institutions" Of State.
Had Mr. Smcde, real the .S,utom lsttsr, lie
,rour., r,,... I..,r.,i .,,,, .., ,I,v, code" WAS
~. .a,, .,..,,rs; VI. ,.,, :, ,,a,
'''' '''e ''
mercy "as::t"h' IL WHICH MI s;hedcS ''S'
~ cJ .....,.. c,...,.. ~. ,h., ,,r
A.,
p's't '''s "''U''''s - I'' 3'"'es "''''' III '"e
Territories and 't" y. cons! !ttCi The sum fJrQ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
The GEORGIA ELECTION

.iUGusrA. Ga, Cct The election III this
State yesterday WIS for Go"cruor members of
the Legislature and Congressional kvrIs.-'.,n-
tivcS. The returns % iaT received show tia.
Governor Brown, Dcmoc'at baS been rc.clect-
ed By hcayy MINORITY. The i1!o"ins Coz.
grcssmen arc bcl:e'cI 20 b. elected 9th d..
trct j. ". II. Underwood. Dem; 9Th district
James Jackson, Dan; Itn district, Robe;
Good!oe Harper, Dc:n.. n gmnD s;h district,
John J. Jones, Dem
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

Wood ashes and colnu OF salt, wet With wa.
ter, applied to cracks n 4 stove, Viii Cause
them to adhere, and p,.y.n. sas .Is.s .r.a
escaping
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
THE kansas clTsTIIuiIGN.

LEAvEywog7M Uc; J--ihc c.ecaoD on ne
Wyando,tc Consultation Yesterday "as quiet.
The adoption Of tie Constitution l. cvsc.4cG-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

MEDICAL PKAC CTICE FOR SALE.
nEsIr mi E location for u young Physician with Of
fc. lot phy.ic and all else pertaining to the practice
Of ply.lc and surgery. No competition Al The terminus
the n &C SD r. X, near the centre OF the w. NJ
X r. This Il thriving and new place, surrounded BY
v.sIthy farming community Terms easy. For particulars
address v" hahhnLL, ". e'o
August S0-s3s e rfsnes'sc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
Z. C.. KENT, I
An ! EI.LTON.

Anxious 10 afford 70 said Commissioners all the aid in ms
power will promptly attend TO any communication OF ap
pca,ior 10 ns a, Wyih.yi Va ornformation about
Of the property referred in She foregoing decree and nc'
Of sale. THOMAS ). hoip
July = c3n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

BAr1l4tNG ~ NCHNo%o.-TL:rty. fire slaves
were baptized last SUNDAY at the Broad Street
African Church. For;y.iive were bnptizei the
the precaIin. Sabbath at .hc same Caurca
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
". u. q R. II. TREDWAy,

Ill - ~ - - -
s-nd regularly all ihe Courts OF Pttsyl,anla and
m counties, anil also the Quarterly ard Supe
- % ne county "f Henry
..f-ss. I.-l. INunt. Fcll
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

y NTED- -rulRrY-slvE or FORTY NEGROES
: - O. buy the above nUmh-r Of negroes In fani.
,., e. 'e-H lhcr4l price ai!l be paid. Address
't..-,S.G- T. T. Ray, Grand Gulf Miss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
American Vessel Fired into by pv:,;.h Steamer

New YcNE, Oct. 4.-The bar4nc Hazard,
from Africa. reports that while Of, the coast of
africa She was fired into by the British steamer
Plato
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
The Louisiana Cotton and Sugar Crops.

New ORLEANS, Oct Accounts represent
that the cotton crop Of Louisiana is first rate
The sugar crop is inferior and small.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

E.l--ho,, holder. c. Certificates who de'i.c 20 re.
: Auoney must, IL residing beyond the limits OF
: -.'! ,'u;r., Acknowledge the power before some
-- s.;.y yg.sn,aTy, Charge dAtsTs, Consul General,
- ~ CyuSal or Commercial Agent, appointed by
Z. i-ssl: o! 'hc United state. 10 nny 'oFciSn corn
. s.'r- the proper Officer o! any court Of such
80 :!e Mayer or oiher Chief Magistrate of any
-, c: corporation therein. !! residing IN The
."G.es hv acxnopleds sin.nt before Justice OF the
H:i4-y Pubic or Commissioner Of Deed arp"inssd
''''rr OF Virginia is sufficient. In a.! cases lh"
-a!',. =: he delivered.
! M EHNNETT,
-,''.A!'or Public Accounts, Commission
Ii. PARKER, Register, OF
GORGE w NCNyORD, Sinking Frnd.
s.':r'a.y II the Commonwealth,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

TurI'xtrrn S-,rrs Sl,vtsr,

TIE UNITED STATES MINISTER Co>c n PrEI%.
By the following cXtrac, from 4 private letter
written by ". j.. G.. Smjth. E>q, Consul Ut
Shanghai. it appears that NJ. Wand, 'hc Ame.
rIcan Minister, has PROCEEDED % rca'u. l1-
letter i of 4 da:c la;cr t.aa auy newspaper ac-
counts. After g;v!rG m account oI tbs b"t;!o
between the U'.glisn ~. Cni"cse, 1.G >m;,h
says:
I'm the u.yaGtia.c tho .anju can Minister
and suite Were aboard the Powta,an, and n
the 26lh received intelligence that h'g2 Ma.
DARN, specially d,puied ty i.c i.mp,ro', wa5
waiting to receive n.D 4 lgw rs.,s";t, 10 cscuit
him to Pckn ~. Ma:d, oi coUIsc, av1Ii,i
himself OF this civ;Ijy e! the Chup-. govern
ment, and on July Jtl., PROCEEDED, undo" az
escort of Tartar ca"ni'y. to r,hIn. where /
presume he row IS and has, c!c till, c:chaHgc4
rattications of the mcw treaty m tic imrcrl-.
capital The Russian Minister !.a, bee" u Re.
kin some days and tie SvCyclasr 90: the Cos.
ernor. General Of Siberia Russia a.>olcacngt
here on the gt: instant with .,ueT TO NO
from the Governor Go"c.ni, saying that lr.e:r
treaty had been ratified. h,n. ,Hal lnc E,ic'
ish and French Ministers lctu:n .crc 1.sAuu:
exchanging rat:ica.On>.'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
TOWN OF wYTIsEvILLE,

sad Eoyd, one undivided half he other half being o-ne
by the subscriber hereto Eli Davis Of large tract o!aad,
lying in Wythe county covering part OF Brusay and
Naacrs Mountains from the stony Fork O Reed Creek 10
Smyih county line, and lies win Few miles @! the said
Rg.! Roads we'll tnberedcon,ains valuable beds %:
iron and coalani much Of lies well FOR cu:iraon-su
posed contain in the whole rs shown by the
Revenue Boo.s Of the state The title is believed 10 he in-
disputsblc.
Also a; the same and place. ;he following ;wo tracts
viz one containing about - lying the south side
OF the Ea Road, and the Raleigh and Grayson Turn.
pike, hall mile west o! the Wy;herc Dcpot-haTng =
good dwelling house. partly brick and partly framed and
out.huliIgs, with good spring Of water and hck
spring house in the ysrdpartly cleared and partly nS:"d
mbcr-heing part Of the land purchased from Thomas
Winu;he other Of these tracts conaiIn. 3,
lying ,le north side Of Reed Creek near WseNlc and
said ail Eoadnos,ly cleareGwi;h lcg dwelling house
good .prug of wat.r-bc!ns IA" land purchased from
Sarah Kyle aai y. H. Shores
Also the time and place. or Oh :hc grounds III
be sold ia:e number Of lot, small parcels o! ;nd i
ns within and adjacent 10 said town u Wyth-"illc aud
around the Wytheyille Depot" and both rides and
% said Rail IIoiisurrouGGri by spacious streets, zone
rv!l graded and pavc map plan Of which may be
seen by applying the Commissioners o: % said Boyd
II these and parcels Of Land, numbering scT"ia han
ryd altogether clnno, be sold h. day named c >a!e
% them will be coutiued fro'H day ry till al ar 9'h
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
yInGiSrA A1ENNEsN...: nAiI. :soAAp.

with population of2Jur. more wh well graded tara
Iss roads leading and from IN all directions, and or
cupes nearly central position in Southwestern Virginia.
Is elevation s about 100 feel above the c! q" ;'"1
!, race of considerable aud rapidly grosns trade. aHd
no, climate, for health and r-asnr; snn'asr Ecsi"':"
u!.surpass sed by any other locality in the World
Also will b.. sold, on WEDNESDAY, III. :ji day "f ~
vcnber next, ,hcGtere-t Of sgd Eoyd henS "" undivided
.lrA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
q, ;v-- c.. The most Snjig george
Granville. llsc Of

-...-...a .c'ho7:s. T. Subscription o. behalf Of
r--. 5=.lGh - 's- stock 0. ;he Winchester and
.---,- . GSti CcGpsar, and Cor o'h": Purposes.
.... Et.:u,-y. .>Ss aai o! an Act further 10 pro-
. 10. ..s raylri Q: said subscription, passed l@iA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
- - = -
THE MISSOURI STATE FAIR.

Sr. LorIs, Oct. 3.-..l,housh the State Fair
has been prolonged two Gay beyond tue al.
lotted time, the lu,ercs: j. u.a5atcj. Upwards
of 10000 persons wGe ou t',c groG"d to day
During the Afternoon = sqr.tyI co.ty>t !"r TIC
$1,000 prize Tor lie ..stc-. tro,;cr occurred
between Flora Tempo Princess, Tx Cook,
Green Mountain and Hiram WooirttF. when
was finally won by Flora Temple. There was
also spirited display Of female concentrating
this altcrnoon-M,s. Ann Cconn, q. Bcio;,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

Srmo;s ILLNESS OF THE Hos. ,jSo. LrrcHER.
We learned Yesterday that Mr. Le:chcr Was in 4
very daugcgy4. condition from! all attack Of erysiPe-
las disease tn which. for some time back, he has
been .u!irrt bit which row j. more formidable
than u-ra,. i!J. Ls'chc- was ., his home q: Lcync.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
ohm V. WILSON. Pg:c;y-
- ~

$4,000
-:. A.. - Increase the capita! stock u .hc Ports
:. 80 gyalcxs E.!lrosd Ccmpany, aud 10 aalho.
s-,grp'.ou thereto behalf .: ihe s;.:e, passed
!---agy. IsSI.
-, j. ~, peE c.. Cap. George William
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
Tar C>roy pn.yra MrETlsG at the United


!! ,or..n Church. IN Monday, was deeply inte-
.es,...- i.H.- par: o; crea. Concert Of Pager
rrcyU,a.l ', a III l.,ians throughout the coun-
rTy % - "u-c.9ci om lie Hr,: Monday oi October.
:or ne u'.y %. he spirit among Christians Of al
denominations
Tuur,. ?ou,r to tue recommendation in orr city,
t. ,yi.gI %: Ills urr'!ns Oh Monday was very cor
c.. 81! iaa, ",.. j.! liz union .1y.ns sp:.i 81
Christians E-r.
\ !ar:. congregation assembled about :! o'clock.
aSd ,re:"d III iuta.gs; til after o'clock, when
the .nrnn. session ,,y.cd. One after another, min
i,Crs a. different -oc', assembled the PLATFORM ard
-o.c carGc-t'i. dearly and eloqucs;ly, upon the
tops o; tac "cg.-i"n Every speech seemed we'll:
TIN, j. "s iH,'uc..vv ~ It's expression Of sound anu
.,rui thoughts. - ",Ic was dull, AMI each speaker
.,!,!.u'iY cg-.irt With him the heart o' tue audi.
ea.. u.1s, pr whom seemed deeply affected.
r. ,j'rrrHg >--si ION called together I'll! larger
.s,..sr,a.- 'Eau lir. o: tie mornin:-the lowe!
rar. - 10. rurn.. Ech j. very carac:ou', hardly
aisgrt.. -g.l, !.r the audience Larne-t a!.l c."-
gu.ar afi',, rni deep feeling characterized tie pro-
r"n3r.- 20 10" r,g,r. Tie impression NJ NE "n9.e
meeting "'.r- 90 'ue-. pleasing and lroat"ple car-
a,,rr
: -trar- .ng.al va. presented in behalf Of The
BAL. ri,". Nom r,.vur Meeting, at the Hail Of the
Christian Association. where i. was suggested ChrS
tan, might r,nr". ;r,m day TO day, tie haIiowed
seems Q; honda.
w. ara glad 30 be Lille to say ,hnt the result: of
Tcr,.ai'> Ir-cnrfn,> n. Nocn Ncl:iHg yesterday
wa- largely rcr".,of.
Christian stranger. aul citizens will, during the
wr.k- Of the II.-cpra. tuuventoi, and We hope for
:H.1y Na--s 'anrc. In! his Noon Meeting an :G:e-
vc,'ins Yigge "a. -,,"''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07
tnlyAlz.- During the last two days there

.llnayAls During the last two days there
,.a,s a..ga - town many delegates 70 the General
INT. states II ,ca!al Ionvention which will COM
rcar" tie session This morning, q. lo 4. NJ, .: y.
Paul. clwrch. on ,rqrc street, between sth and 'tI
Naay of jro reverend gentlemen in attendance at ts!,
,oayor'.rV siayin. ~ the private residence OF
0.r Fyi,cnuai ci:Ita>. Others are NJ the hotels
from tic yalit: pt mn.t--tp be brought before tac
cguycn;i9n ~ "riu, b. vii continue in session :s'
,ro Or '!.r2.. gr,H'--'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

CoM REcEErIa-TEc receipts oE coa! oyc.
month o.; Scr,c!u,c: ...g. amg.u:e- - .,'-. tons.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

\ CrAscr-1he Rev. Samrc. You're has
purchased :he Aa~.ha,. &sr-ua. o:.,c an i''eHds
TO re9.p,e ~ - E~.rnoa. Virginia, from Ncruts
Vile
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-10-07

E,Sx F,urnr--Ey proclamation IN ano-
,Acr'col..ur, T: r '.. seen ,ha. the Manassa BANK
q, ,ru- Eoya wasr,:, county, Virginia, has failed.
: !; ,lac.'. "a- prc-iieHt. end 7 Campbell,
rasi or
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-28

Mr.. GEO. B. DIXWELL, Of Boston, il admit
Nl ted . partner in our House from and sitter
the 6rst day Of October. Our agency in Boston
viii hereafter be conducted under the name end
style Of Sargent ! Orwell.
COOK ! SARGENT.
Davenport, October LIST, 1850. oslsdtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-28
EDUCATIONAL.
PTON'S
NATIONAL, MERCANTILE, AND BUSINESS Mans
Q q Il Il IA O. ID!

TONS
NATIONAL, MERCANTILE, AND Business Mans
q q Il L n O. III!
SITUATED:
Corner of Fifth and Brady Streets
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Founded, by Davis 4 Upton, April, 1858.
S. S. Upton, Principal and Proprietor
YOUNG MEN WILL FIND, by proper inquiry
i that, by graduating at this College, they
Will obtain very important advantages over thu
graduates Of any other Commercial Institution IT,
the country. The COURSE OF STUDY comprises
both foreign and domestic business, and embraces
MATTER OF PRACTICE IN COMMERCIAL Science and
ART-wholy unknown to common teachers
which, it is obvious, will greatly enhance his
chances of success in business.
SPENCARIAN PENMANsHIP--thc most beautiful
system in the world taught at this College in
ell its forms, both practical and ornamental. A
GooD BUSINESS HAND WRITING is guaranteed u
all who complete the course here.
One time is as good another to commence. -
gu pay for the Instruction you get, and not Tor
the time consumed at school.
BEAUTIFUL ESGRAvED DIPLOMA-litho-
graphed on bank note paper, which the possessor
can fold up and place in his portmonaie-is award
ed each graduate This is a novel and unique
feature never before introduced into College.
Tuition $40, payable invariably in advance,
emitting the applicant to Life Scholarship
which will also be good at "Davis' Commercial
College at Peoria. Sons OF Clcrgymen, halt
price,
Separate instructions given in Pcnmanship.
Business men and friends of Education, are re-
specially invited t6 call.
For circular, containing full information, please
enclose two postage stamps.
Address, S. $. Upton,
apr26-dGwtf Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-28
RAILROADS.


UVVssesr slsr0N1sNDsse1,
nN AND AFTER MONDAY, nov. aiss, leSe
" and until further notice, trains will lseso
Davenport daily, Sundays excepted. - follewe
lst mail train 49,. WV =. -
90 night express, o:ov " De
Trains arrive at Davenport daily, Sundays -.
espted, - follows:
~ night express a.. 800 ~ y
q freight trains 400 2. -
% mall Train ~. % 70 0e
All trains this route are in direct connexioo
ct Chicago with trains over both the Michigau
southern, Michigan Central, Pittsburg, fcss
Wayne and Chicago Railroad to and from Detroit.
Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Pitts,
burg, Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany,
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing-
ton. Also Ut LaSaIc with trains Of the illinois
Central Road-North to Galena and South TO Sc,
Louis and Cairo.
Ticket Agent, Z. X. Depot, Rock Island.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity Of
giving distinct directions as TO the destination Of
their baggage, also to procure tickets before tab.
ing their seats in the cars, the conductors col.
ect fares only to stations the line Of the Chi.
cago and Rock Island Railroad.
JOHN +. TRACY, Superintendent.
WI. WHrNAa. Asst Sup't.
Rock Island, Sept. 2, 1863. DIFF
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-28

Trains run by Chicago time, which Is twelve min.
utes faster than Davenport time.
|ONAND AFTER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2lsr
~ 1859, and until further notice, trains will
leave Davenport for Muscatine, Columbus City,
Washington and Iowa City Sundays excepted
~ follows:
Express and Mail Train at. ........ 9:05 A. -.
Trains will leave DavenI ort for Chicago daily,
Sundays excepted, as follows:
LIST Mail Train, at....................0 $40 A. y.
I'd Express Train, at. .................. D ooP.A.
Trains arrive at Davenport daily, Sundays CT.
cepted, as follows:
FROM THE EAST.
lst Express train at..................o % 4. y.
"a Mall tram, at. .......' % T. y.
FROM THE wvsT.
Mail Train, at.... . 40 r.
All trains out of Davenport will make direct
connections ut Columbus City, Washington and
Iowa City, with the Western Stage Co.. sstages for
all points West.
The Passenger Train connects mt Rock Island
with Chicago and Rock Island Railroad trains fos
all points East, North and South.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity Of
giving distinct directions as to the destination OF
their baggage also procure tickets before taking
their seats in the cars.
NIB. Trains for the East connects Mt joliet
with trains on the Michigan Central r. X. NJ
Chicago with trains on the Michigan Southern
and Michigan Central and Pittsburg. ri. Wayne
and Chicago Railroads. JOHN /. TRACY,
nov2O Sup't.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-28

Gloves and Mittens. Altering and Repairing done
neatly and At the shortest notice. Prices low
Highest cash prices paid for Furs, such - Otter,
Mink, DC. No. =, Brady street, near Front street,
DAvRNrORT. Iowa. .nOv16-d3m.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-28

Good News for Farmer.
Leeeeber Cheaper thOee EVer.
n WICK = SON,
HAvING SECURED A NEW AND LARGE
n stock Of Logs and Lumber,
HAVE REDUCED THE PRICE
To suit the times, and are now selling III kinds Of
LUMBER, LATH AND SHINGLES,
Lower than svef offered in this market.
Their saw mills are now in operation, and ready
to ill any bills OF Lumber that may 30 called for
They are also selling lumber ct their yasd, on
the Blu6, On Harrison street, betweea Foortssnth
aad Fifteeath ssssets, q Mill prices.
Saw and Planning Mills On Front street., close
alove the Rajlsood Bsid&e
). Al Who want lumber viii 1nd itAo their intsr
est to call and 80 then.
Good fencing, 80 pr thossa1d, ~ ethsrl1n'
bsr low in psopogtion.
jy1e VI
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AND DRALRRs IN HxoHAror
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M TURER and
j. ealerin Caps.
II q tra d urs,
keeps . selected
stock Of all kinds Of
|Gloves and Furs--
such ~ Capes, VIC
torines. Cuffs, Mufs
Ac.--Robes Of all
kinds. Fur Coats,
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What Saw aud Heard.
CHARLES JARVIS.

At the last date Of my iotings. was a,
Auburn, formerly Brownvile,) | think. l
remained there till this week. 1t was the
place OF my former residence, while in the
territory, from Nov. 1851, TO Nov. ls57.--
l was one OF the first to put down stake,
and commence operations there. II was
then, not "lonc Wilderness but q wide
uninhabted prairie. None but the red man
OF human kind was near, and they not close
at hand. for it was some miles south Of the
Potawatomie reserve. A few Indians cabins
and some erected by the Catholic Missionar-
les, TIN ough mistake, were standing in d.
lapldated condition. They supposed that
spot to be on the reserve, but finding their
mistake, they left and removed to the north
OF the Kansas river, where their mission is
now. The above-named cabins refered to,
though poor indeed, answered as valuable
purpose to begin with. For time we oc.
cupied them to their utmost capacity; but
enlarged the border Of our tent" as soon as
we could
Since that time the country has vastly i'm
proved. | well remember my reflections.
when first located at Brownville, and rode
over the immense fields of prairies for fifty
or sixty miles around. supposed that the
country would improve, and settle up at
some parts of 1.-THE timber parts, along
the rivers and creeks-but really supposed
that it would be a long day, before the lar.
ger part of the land, particularly the wide
extended, and treeless prairies, would be
claimed up. and inhabited But what do
now see? What are the facts in the case
scarrelya vacant claim, or quarter section
of land can be ioand in all the REGION
Houses are built, Or building in every direc-
ton you can east the eye; and there is moth
ing here, as in a timber country to prevent
your seeing all thai is going on in the eoun-
try. Bat few here, can hide themselves in
the bushes, il they want.