davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24
An Acoustic TELEGRAPH.
A correspondent from Philadelphi

A correspondent from Philadelphia
says:
Some one recently invited me to
take stock in q new enterprise to be
called the Acoustic Telegraph" 1t
seems the wires are not fast enough, or
perhaps, not full or cheap enough, and
something better is to be provided
The new Company is to lay a huge
speaking tube between New York and
Philadelphia. through which messages
are to be spoken by word OF mouth
l read the argument with much inter-
eat, but cannot say how likely the thing
is to be tried. You know that every
five-storied hotel and warehouse has
its lines Of speaking tubes, and that all
parties in your office communicate to
and fro, up and down, five pairs Of
stairs, with perfect ease ; matter
which is sometimes greatly to the
comfort Of pursy friend, who is q
sworn foe to lofty flights like yours
Then the ticking Of watch may be
heard quite as distinctly at the end Of
. tube mile long as when held close
to the ear. Some experiments in Eu-
rope, recently made, show that dis
tinct sounds may in this way be trans
mitted over almost indefinite distances.
Indeed, there are many facts adduced,
to show that speaking through tubes
might possibly be made available for
the useful purposes Of life. The en-
bryo Of many now common and indis
pcnslble contrivances was quite a. dis
oouraging and apparent -idiculous as
this. | confess that the prospectus
which l took up doubtingly, l laid
down without any disposition to ridi-
cule or undervalue. The project may
be feasible one, and is claimed to be,
like tunnelling the Straits of Dover, q
mere question OF money. But up to
this time l have not subscribed for
any OF the stock.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

CARAVAN Bound FOR CALIFORNIA.
On Monday caravan left Peoria
for point about sixty miles from Sac
ramento, Cal. 1t was headed by Mr..
Robt. Kimble, this being his fourth
trip overland to California. and accom-
panied by several young men of Peo-
ria. The caravan consisted of three
largs wagons, drawn by thirteen yoke
of oxen, twelve fine horses, some Of
them costing, single, over two hundred
dollars. Mr.. Kimble also starts with
drove of four hundred and three head
Of cattle already purchased, which
number he intends increasing to four
hundred and fifty on the route. Three
shepherd dogs make up the compile
ment Of stock.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

There are probably ten thousand
persons in these United States whose
chief occupa ion is that Of sermon
making. As the period Of the week
for going forth to this battle comes the
minister begins to feel like man
awaiting surgical operation come to
it he must, hewevsr, his reluctance
may cause temporary delay. He en-
tiers his study, takes up his Bible, turns
over its pages, reads one text here and
another there, but oil are alike sealed
up or uusuited either to his mood or to
any of his ideas Of his peoples need,
and hence be rises, takes two or
three rounds in his study-then he
Glands, and feels anow the attraction Of
this book Of nature, walkl ont, looka 1t
he leassA The acwsrA The msadewA
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

1905 miles from the sea, except on the
bars, 10 from 90 to go feet deep, and
it is but one of the three principal
branches.
have extsoded this letter too long,
an9 must close by congratulating you
upon this glorious contamination OF q
troublesome measure Of your Admins
tratlOn.
have the honor to be, with high
consideration, your Excellencys very
obedient servant.
JAS. 3. BOWLIN.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

CB The superstition that the destruc-
ton of Herculanium and Pompeii was due
to a shower Of rtones and cinders from We
suvius has been called in question by a
Frenchman, M, Dufrenoy. lie finds close
ly covered cellars into which the cinder
could not have fallen. their covering being
perfect, which are filled with tufs. He
supposes this could have been deposited
only by water. An additional proof is
that the tufa itself is cnmposed mainly of
matter which must hava been deposited by
W0fpr
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

In Cincinnati, a day OF two since, while
some boys were playing in the street, one
of them playfully pointed pistol at one of
his play mates, and it went off, entering the
forehead Of the lad, killing him almost in
stantIy. The boy with the pistol, becoming
frightened at the unfortunate result of his
sport, ran away, and another was arrested
by mistake; but the boy who actually fired
the pistol, afterwards appeared and gave
himself up, and in the greatest distress of
mind, and almost heart broks II, related the
circumstances Of the accident. The coro-
ner's jury found a verdict of death by acci
dent, and the boy was discharged.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

FAIRBANKS SCALEs.-These Scales, inven-
ted more then thirty years ago, by the
Messrs. Fairbanks, of Vermont. and still
made only there and by them. have been
more generally used than all others, and are
everywhere regarded as the best and really
cheapest scales in use. We are told that
some other makers, in order to introduce
their own scales, make them similar in APP
pearance to Fairbanks, but in appearance
ouly and represent. that they employ some
Of Fairbanks workman, and sometimes even
that theirs are the genuine Fairbanks
scales. This shows the high estimate pla
ced upon Fairbanks scales by the business
public, and should put persons desiring to
purchase these on their guard, least the
get different and inferior article
Fairbanks d Greenleaf, at their extensiv e
scale warehouse, So Lake street. have a full
assortment Of Fairbanks railroad, hay, coal,
grain, cattle, and store scales: also very
neat, convenient and cheap grain-testing
scale, the one recently adopted by the Board
of Trade as the standard for grading grain
coming to this market They also sell Dos
ton Rubber Betting and North Wayne Scy-
thes and Axes. at Eastern prices. Persons
ordering from Fairbanks Il Greenleaf, or
any of their authorized agents. will be sure
of getting the real Fairbanks scales.-Chi-
cago Press and Tribune
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

Noss-For every traction over forty an addition
al delegate has been SLOWED.
Particular attention IL called 10 the ction 81 the
Democ attic Stat Conventions for several past years
prohibiting all representAtio BY proxy votes.
The several County Central Comnittee- are espe-
cialy requested TO that county meetings be held
for the purpose Of sending delegates.
J.s A. WiILIANaON,
lh'n State Dem Eg. Com.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

TaE process Of filling M the =" Back Bay
lands in Boston. is going on rapidly. Four
tHeu scrss of land have already been made.
A oosHrsroSDESr writing from Ieavsn-
worth. Kansas. abbreviates the name Of the
town thus: I'll worth
A JUSTICE in Troy, N. T.. has actually sem
fenced man to twenty five days lmprison-
ment for stealing an umbrella.
judy at Baton Rouge, La, was recently
hono-ed" with serenade for aequitting a
man charged with murder.
Tx latest political party is the "horse
railroad patty which triumphed In the
town election in Orange, n J.. on Monday
last.
A Man named John Thompson was found
dead In his house in New York Last Sunday
morning His wife hes been arrested.
charge Wit. killing him. Both were in.
temperate in their habits. and often quar-
relied.
TIE Rev. DR.. Otis A. skinner has resign
ID the charge Of the Galesburg ul.) mi
versalist Church. and accepted the pa-.orate
Of the Church at Joliet. lie remain. N the
head of Lombard University.
A NEW trial has been granted to Mrs.
Clarinda Yourdan, convicted at Utica. ~ y,
OF the murder of her husband The ground
upon which the new trial is ordered j.,
that one of the judges was absent from the
Bench for short time during the impalel-
mcnt Of the Jury on the first trial.
The boarding house keepers, an abused
class in the community, have had their
rights regarded by the Legislature Of Mass
A new law provides that they shall have a
lien upon the baggage and effects OF their
guests and boarders, except seamen and
mariners, until all proper charges shall be
paid.
TIE Lafayette Journal says: "a gentle
man Of our acquaintance recently from Leav
enworth. X t.. informs US that Judge Petit
is at present holding Court there and ha,
already made . most favorable impression
upon the bar and the citizens Of that place
He is considered a very decided improve
ment upon Lecompte, his predecessor.
IL England, the Earl OF Malrne.bury stat
ed that the British Government had done
all in its power to preserve the peace o.
Europe, and his remarks are construed into
An admission that there 10 10 longer any
hope for peace, and this view seems to be
justified by the movements on the CONT
nent.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

rY The men who were st Brighton re-
Gently for obstructing the ears Of the St.
Louis Alton 4 Chicago K: r., were exam
ined before the U s. Commissioner at
Springfield on Tuesday and were bound
over, il the sum of 5000 each, for their ap-
pearance at the next term of the U. 5. dis
trict court, to answer the charge OF Oh.
structing the U :. Mail
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

Tn celleetien Of ancient sculptures from
Ninevsh, presented to the New York His
terisal society BY James Lsnnsx, have been
epensd Sor public inspection ct the society
roone The stones date back ct least seven
eeofafies before Christ They were osigi-
naIlV infended . interior oenaooats Of .
no1ISA - GtaSne noes elaborate than nod.
- 11lnnn ~ thofone pafpepAs 30 lite
g; An 4: = =; y i - !:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24
FORSALEORLEASE


Onn Asadfed and twenty nuana,,s ~ I'm -
AAaitsoa % ~ towu d Nm Sv,S.
- - eeigtbss anA hsndsu1 - sespasaa -
sS. ~: = - Asssassivvs. ny wiI b - - -.
- DAseSrasass Inquire u nsssvs. Duvsap. p,>As :
W. 1oss Dvreo, CAariss J. nsosss, 70 iSfnss,s
john 2. KING.
Dand Agent. No $ nrsdv ssys.s
II Also. nrmberiess desi. sh,~ rir~es 80 49,, .
ana nssrsn- cities Of Davenport aud " Oisre. 80
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

WHAT PEOPLE READ.-We find the
following estimate in rural exchange
fit were polite to look in at windows,
Of one hundred men found reading
alone tonight, it would be fair pre-
sumption that thee may be engaged as
follows
43 upon the Sickles trial.
II upon items of murders anb rob-
berries.
Is upon locals ofthe daily.
9upon the New York Ledger.
9upon some useful paper.
upon standard literature.
3upon the classics.
upon history.
upon biography.
upon the bible.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EFDR. MANN, the renowned discoverer OF that
invslusble remedy, DR.. kanEs Ague Bslsam, still
confines TO labor behalf Of the afflicted. His
uie'icines universally admitted BY the American
press 10 be far superior to and all others ever
discovered for the treatment Of chils fever and sguc,
AMI all intermittents. There can be doubt, il We
can place confidence in the immune able tsstmon ais
which the Doctor has IN bis possession that it is the
greats; discovery mad. In the science OF med-
cine The attention Il our readers Is called to the
advertsel.-.. Of TINS Basam found IL another col
u.nn q III }p'r and We would recommend all suf-
ting tins disease, ei,ills, fever and sgue,
t. avail thsmse VS. ef q trial Of this remedy
Sol. ~ all good drussists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

WOODS HAIR RESTORE Am. NJ all prep
aratioas for he hsr that have been introduced as
nfaliee. none has .ver given the Subtraction or
gained the popularity that Prof. Woods Hair Resto-
rst,ve COW hiss. HIS Restorative has passed the
ordeal Of .ruGmrrable fashionable toilets, AMI the
ladies' wherever they have tested 1t, pronounce it
peerless article. They fnd, where the hair is thin
ned, that It creates IA fre.h growth-thst II fully
restores the vegetative power Of the roots the
ienudad places and the Abres 10 shoot forth
anew--that it ieaolves and removes dandrua, pre-
vents grsyness the hair to its original color
when grayness has actually supervened, gives rich
tire imparts the softn,ss and exbiliy OF silk TO
the hair and keeps it always luxuriant, healthy and
in full vIgor.-N. Y Tr<bune.
Sold by all respectable druggists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

Jous Campbell, seavistsd n PhilsdAlphia
Of robblnR q uAtnoWn man e hlna oonta
has - - = Ne peaitsatasg - Nh
yvAlA
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

rAs Dsmocrss ~ Of Iowa ere hereby notified ths'
tho Democratic etsts. Convsntion for 1853. gin be
held u
Ma Moanss. Thursdsy, June 23d, 1850,
In the Capitol, 81 10 o'sloct, Am.
The purpose OF the Convention IL to nonns''
candidates for the folio tns oces 10 be nlled o. Tue
ensuing October eiectionl
One GsvWnsv,
Oas Lxsulsn0at Govsrsor,
Three .sdsss Of TIE srpresns court
Also 20 ID ,ps such system Of organization Of 'hs
p.,,, A. NAV be best calculated u secure 'es 'ri-
p,uph Of our pri.clplss end somins''.
"a. ,saSo Of representation viii be one for every
400 vote. ess, for Samuel Dauslss. a. seciss.iy o
STAT. IN October. ls:s. rs follows
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

The numbers from to 80 900 corresponding with
those numbers the tcksts printed scpa rate
slips paper encifcled with small tin tubes and
placed In wheel
The first l79 Prizes, similarly printed and Ell cir.
cled, are placed in another whee,
The wheels are then Tevolved, and number 10
drawn from the wheel Of numbers. and 81 the same
time . Prize is drawn from the .ther wheel. The
number and prize draw out are opened and exhibit
ID to the audience. and registered BY the Oommis-
sioners the Prize being placed against the Number
drawn This operation II repeated until the Prizes
are drawn out
and the two succeeding Numbers to those drawing
the Arst ntne Pisa will be entitled 10 the AS Ap-
proclamation Prises. vor example: II Ticket No
1880 draws the $50. 0n0 PRIZE those Tlcsets num-
bered 1928, I2249 ll25l. 1882 viii each be entitled
to $500 II Ticket No. $50 draws the 900 Prize,
those tickets numbering 54s. $40, Sol, 652. u each
be entitled 70 $780, and according to the above
scheme.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24
GrOre1. - Bakers
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES,
A New Style. Price $50.
1n- DDnAnuv
The Whole World United !..Aick PEG
pie, Think !..After which, Act!

pie, Think !..Aftor which, Act!
You'd scsrce expect, at this late day,
With startling cures book to fill;
This is the case, the million say,
With the cures Of Herrck's Pill.
They come from East, aud North, and West
And with glad tidings the papers all,
Beeau:e they are The cAeapsst. sssest, best,
And superior to others Is Herrick's Pill
From Ro3ts, and Plants, and Flowers they're
mad,
They Always cure-they ne yer kill
Thousands no " in their graves were laid
Were IL not for Herrck's Pill.
Each pill with sugar Is covered DER
rare discovery OF matchless skill;
Their like WAS never seen before.
Until it.alpeared in Ho'rieks Pill.
For years he's worked 10 heal the sick
With JOY elsie his bosom hils;
For tens OF thousands now rejoice
At IL c magic powers OF HerGick'S Pills.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

10 HERRICK's MATCHLFsS VEGETABLE
FAMILY PILLS have inundated the world with
their popularity Over 1--WE millions Of boxes are
us 4 annually, giving employment to eighty.hve men
ard women 10 put them up. Their are num-
tered by thousanistheir praises on the tongues OF
ali. Ciizens OF Davenport and elsewhere, have you
ever used them? Put up in English, Spanish, Ger
man and French directions. Large family box S.,
Is cents I've boxes for 81. Sod everywhere.
mctJo
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24
In Orde ring Tidk ets or Certincsae..

I'm Ordering Tickets or Certificates,
Enclose the money to address for the tickets
dered, on receipt Of which they will be forwarded by
hrst mali Purchasers can have tickets eading In
any figure they may designate.
The list Of drawn numbers and pYixss will be sent
to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
- Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Port Office, County and
State.
70 Rem nber tht every prize 10 drawn and pay.
able In fn without deduction
- All prizes OF 81, 900 and under paid immedi.
stely after the drawing-other prizes at the usual
time Of thirty days.
All communications strictly confidential
Address Orders for Tickets or Certificates TO
MCKINNEY Il CO.,
SAVANNAH, GA.
OFFICE MASONIC HALL BLOCK, BgLL ST., sAvAH.
II list OF the numbers that are drawn from
the wheel, with the amount Of the prize that each
one 10 entitled 10. will be published after every
drawing tin the Savannah Daily News.
sprN
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24
BOOTS AND SHOES
Boots AND auODl
who1eS~1c - Retail.

THE EMPIRE STOREl
BRADY STREET. DAVENPORT.
7 HAVE now In store large end we'll selected
i stock 81 D,ats and Shoes. 70 which ! Invite
the asten. lon Of oil In want Of sstscies In my line.
ObunSvr Ttddsrs wishing 70 repaeush thois stock
vii md Il 70 their advantage T. call on me befers
purrhasing elsewhere.
70 my numerous customer Who prefer OAAS1caa
Work Ne onntinus % hold sat tnducemsnts In the
vay Of prime stool and s1vSdaA sscrk. not squaad
thts side of New York.
Annsn1a g lann1 Wssk 0an01aao1seA q aseal.
VJyl1Y u. 0AAhcTr.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

1000 Pairs Chlll'n / InfantS' Shoes.
Just received ct
NO. 8 NICHOLAS BLOCK,
L0di, ' hid Hceled Boots,
A large assortment just received II
NO. NICKOLIS' BLOCK.
M6o1asO 7OAvy @o06Os
Suitable for Pixies Peak trade. BY tho retail,
just received 1t
NO NIOKOLLO BLOCK.
BOvss and Youths Do0os a0A SAooss
Misses Heeled Boots. Children's Metallic 1ipp.d
ehoes, just received 1t
NO. NICKOLLo' BLOCK.
FOR GOOD GOODS AND Low PRICDS,
Cali at No. West second street, Nickolls' Block,
Iebl2 AANFOR ID SUITS.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

~ -. s1LxH, aussa - Ospe1ts es.psx1e
i. ! ~; - = =: Sc g: : : = S';'Sk!
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

we might arrange an interview with
the President. lie promptly replied,
and we met next morning. We had a
pleasant interview, and fixed time
for the Presidents reception for the
next day after.
Soon after my arrival l learned from
General Urqulza that | would be cor
daily and kindly received by the
President. This information induced
me to abandon the dress had prepar
ed, briefly reviewing all the points o.
difference and maintaining our position
and hastily prepared another of more
courtesy and kindness, leaving tia con
test on the points for the future. A,
the reception ! was accompanied by
Commodore Shubrick, and all the off
GERS Of the Fulton IN full uniform
making fine appearance. The Presl
Gent was magnificently dressed, witt
his suite of officers in uniform, and re
ceived me kindly and courteously witl
his chapeau-bras glittering ~ith gem
and lace, under his arm. Indeed tn
reception was all that could be desired
| did not let him exceed me in courte
sizes. mention these things becaus
there has been constant trouble her
about forms and receptions.
! Directly after the interview learn
ed through Gen. Urquiza that IN!
speech and manner had . wonderful
effect in softening down the Presiden
and that he Was so charmed with tn,
whole proceedings that everythiu,
would be for me to open free an,
frankintefcourss. Upon THE hypothesi
u WA arranged that should proees,
10 ny neSeitationA but that / woull
1T ~ AGA conclude them wiihSV
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-24

sugar cheap as the plants last many
years, and they have beautiful staple
of cotton, but they raise neither be-
yond mere supply for their necessi-
ties.
The real secret OF Paraguay's APP
parent prosperity in contrast with her
neighbors flor it would not do to con-
trast her with progressive people,
lies in the fact of her exempt from
revolutions. For this exemption she
is endebted to the bloody rule Of Dr..
Francia, who left few ambitious aspir-
ants to contend for empire.
This republic contains about 10000
square miles, little larger than one of
our larger States. 1t is almost sur
rounded by water, like an island, and
the rivers deep and navigable. In soil
and climate 1t is one Of the most
charming spots in the great valley Of
the La Plata, = valley equal in size to
the great valley OF the Mississippi. 1t
lies in this valley geographically just IS
the Missouri does in the valley of the
Mississippi, only = warmer climate, ~
is general in this country. The time
must como when these vast plain. Of
thesLa Plata must cease to be . graz
ing ground for innumerable herds Of
wild cattle, and in turn become the
seat of a mighty empire.
Thess rivers certainly have no rival
on The globe. The main trunk 10 .
ftssh RAINING stream with Z distact
current where Il u 20 ntla wide ed
nslsAse Nh h INV ! aaA. Ma SsaAsA