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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-19

mrs. WINSTON, an experienced nurse and
female physician, has Soothing Syrup for
children te&hing, which greatly facilitates the
process Of teethlng by soften ing the gums, re-
duc1ng all ENTHUSIASTICALLY allay ali pain
and is sure to- regulate the boweh, DEFEND
upon 1t, mothers, il viii give rest to Yourselves
and relief and health to our infants, Perfect
ly safe in all cases. See advertisement in
another column. aof INV 81 iv
o. Fall Trade Virginia Merchants.
and merchants generally South, in LAYING in
their fall stock Of merchandise, should not fail
to purchase an a.undant supply Of SEMPI.E,S
lNFALLlBLE BAKING POWDER, the best
and mos; economical preparation known for
making hight, sweet and wholesome loa Thread.
biscuits, sc. II Is recommended by numerous
citizehs OF different sections, and will Ger ainly
give satisfaction when used properly. 1t is en-
tirely harmless, being the production of scien-
hhc virginia physician, and manufactured with
great care from the purest material. Merchants
can confidently recommend this article to their
customers as the BEST. For sale BY
And sold by Druggists ard Grocers generally
throughout the State.
N- DR. j. w. Garlick-Dear Sir l have
for some months used in my family Semple's
justly celebrated AKI NG P, WDERS, and
take pleasure in recommending them to all
families as The very hest article have ever
tried for making light sweet spongy bread.
There Is no excuse for bad bread when Semple's
Powders are used Respectfully, -F
]. RICHARD LEwELLEN
3 Petersburg, July 30th, 1889.
wv GARLIcK,
Manufacturer and Sole Proprietor, hichmond
For sale BY Druggists and 1rocers generally.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-19


Reed, in Leon county, recently murdered his
brother. The father and mother of the two
young men had separated, and the son, took
sides. The murderer said his father should
not appear in court against his brother; that
he would kill him first He was seen to take
his gun and 60 in the direction of the field
where his brother was pulling corn, and was
seen after the gun was fired hastily leaving
the field. This, with his threat, fixes the
guilt upon him.
A Formidable Weapon-A six barrel re
volving pistol has recently been introduced
by Mr.. Walsh. The novelty of the con
struction is that twelve shots can be fred
from it without reloading, the charges bel,
placed one above another in each barrel, aud
nipple and cap connecting with each ois-
charge. -s@
A case in which the sum of Is cents was
involved was recently brought up before tn.
Police Court at Claremont, N. H., but after
learned arguments on both sides the case
was decided against the plaintiff. An appea I
was taken to the Supreme Court. Ths &C ioh
was brought to recover the value of bradiug
nine woodchuck skin whip lashes.
A passenger train on the Northern raj :
way, a few days since, ran over an int6xiea-
ted fellow on the track He was so in e Isl
BILE to the magnitude OF the misfortune a. to
remark to the conductor, while he 10 ,ked
at his larcerated limbs, "This is too bad;
didn't mean to hinder the train" t
Reception By the Mormons of q Hand
Cart Train.-A iong-looked-fo for hand-cart
train OF emigrant converts, arrived at Salt
Lake City, on the 4th ult. When it reached
the summit OF the hill which overlooked the
town, many enthusiastic Mormons rushed to
it, and Harvesting themselves to the ca Is
drew them into the city. The procession
marched to the public square, where re-
treshments had been provided.
La Mountain is going to try another bal
loon ascension. He isn't satisfied. and prot-
ably will not be until he dashes his brains
out. tf SUI
The dome ofthe Court House, in St. Louis
Mo-, which cost $50, 900, has been condemn
ed as insecure and perilous to life. Money
thrown away. >,
Up in Lycoming CO., Pa, mans quaii6.
cations for office depend on whether he did
or did not marry his cousin. : e.'
PRo0REss OF CIvILIzArIoN.-ssPo issaid
to have become quite fashionable game with
the Digger Indians of North California; they are
gambling for arrows, pieces Of dint, and other
small change
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-19

The anonymous letter spoken Of as having
been received by Governor Floyd, reached
him while at Old Point. 1t stated til at in
surrections would be made simult aneously at
Wheeling, Harp er's Ferry and Washington,
for the purpose OF freeing the slaves. 1t is
understood that about four hundred slaves
have lately escaped from Virginia and Mary
LAID, under the agency OF the marsuders. -
The people Of the djacent country ia Mary.
land and Virginia will be on the lookout for
these runawsys before reaching Pennsyiva
uia.
FIVE MARINES KILLED.
The following dispatch received at eleven
O'Clock, A d., was addressed to John w.
Garrett, Esq, president of the road 9-s
The work ia done. The marines, after the
insurgents had refused to s&bmit, broke in
with sledge hammers and mounted on lad
dera There was heavy firing on both sides.
Five were killed and Others wounded. The
insurgents were imprisoned and the citizens
released, who bad been held as hostages,
among whom was the clerk at the depot,
Mr.. Don hue, r. ~
Major Russell, of the army, headed the
Marines in person, anarmed. The scene was
thrilling. The insurgents are most fanat-
ical looking set of fellows. Ne difficulties
have attended the trains by the storning OF
the town. The military win re urn by tho
uail train this afternoon, If no lurther out
break should occur. The Pennsylvania Di-
rectors, who were detained, left Martnsburg
tor Baltimore.
Gen. Watkins command will leave on the
O'Clock expre,strain.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-19
Der BETTING.

. ULLMAN's, No. 10, Main Street,
X &C 10 Opposite the Day B ok OfiHe.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-19

u ERElGHr wanted jor Elizabeth
H4S7s, City, Colerain and IN, wan River The
- Schoo er Lizzie G Russell will receive
freight Tor the above places, and sail in few
days. w -
oc lp-ts STEWART s. sTEEEER
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05
Iron the Dixon (Ill.) Advertiser.
A Ususy Decision.

A friend at Freeport has sent us q
copy of a decision made by Judge
Sheldon, at the recent term of the
Stephenson county Circuit Court in !
case against James Mitchell 4 Co., In
volding case of usury. This was
bill filed by q creditor Of q party who
had been in the habit of borrowing
money Of Mitchell T. Co., the defend
ants, at an usurous rate of interest,"
Judge Sheldon held, as he frequently
done before, that any person who, prior
to the act Of 1857, had paid to another
illegal interest, had right to sue for
and recover it; but that this right
belonged alone to him, and not to his
creditors. That every person who
had paid to another, for the use of
money, more than the legal rate Of in
terest, could recover from that person
all the money which had thus been
paid. But that this was . right which
belonged only to hiu +; and the credi-
tors, probably the very ones who had
forced him to pay.this usury, for the
purpose Of getting money wherevith
TO satisfy them, could not avail them
selves Of the law without hin consent.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05

NKnxAsxA Cry. April rs, SO.


Editors Democrat :-As the gold
excitement is occupying the attention
Of many, both East and West, and a.
many are intending to emigrate thlth-
er, this season, tncy will, Of course,
take every opportunity Of gaining in
formation in regard to the best route,
&c. Many reports are in circulation
ia regard to the richness Of the mines.
Some of the miners, perhaps more in
terested in town sites than others, seem
to try and see how big lies they could
tell. Newspapers are not entirely free
from the guilt Of giving credence to
such reports. 1t does no good in the
end, to tell such falsehoods. l have
seen and talked with many who have
been ont to Cherry Creek, and pros
pected the entire country, and all Of
these men whom have heard express
an opinion on the subjest, say that
man, if he has a mind to work, can
make good wages, although if per-
son is doing we'll here, or East, he had
better stay at home. 1t is going to
be some as it was in California. The
man that has capital to invest in ma
chinery, is going to do we'll. | have
no doubt but man can do we'll out
there, if he has a mind to 0ork.
Mining requires labor, hard labor.
Mr.. Talmadge, of your journal, ar
rived in this city several days ago,
bound for the gold mines, and is still
in town and expects to start out soon.
In reference to the best route, l
quote the following from statement
Of Patrick McDonough, published in
an extra of the Nebraska City Ne'cs,
of April 4th: 81 came by the North
Platte route, had good deal Of diff
Guilty in crossing the Platte river at
Fort Kearney, in crossing Prairie
Creek, above Columbus, and other
dangerous and difficult streams to cross.
had to swim them all, and had great
difficulty. The North Platte route |
think to be the nearest, but the streams
are very bad to cross. l don't know
the emigrsnts will be able TO cross
the Platte, Prairie Creek, and other
streams formed by the SHOWS, yet, for
some weeks. The Nebraska City Route
or from Plattsmouth | believe to be
the safest for the present, for there are
no difficult streams to cross though |
have never travelled those routes. l
shall start from Omaha, but if my
things were here, | should by all
means start from Nebraska City. Wa
ter can be had the whole distance to
the mines, but wood cannot be had
for a distance Of l6O miles this side
of Fort St. Vrain. There is plenty of
pine timber in the mountains.
Yours respectfuIly.
G.. 4. IsBELL.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05
A Snowman ssSold.O

Showmen, as general rule, are toll
cradle SHARP" and 1t is no easy mat
ter to overreach them; but when they
are fooled it is matter of great amuse-
ment to those present. | was = wit
ness of one of the best ''sells" of the
kind | have ever heard OF. Last sum-
mer there was an exhibition in tent
on one OF our public lots-a sort of a
menagarle On small scale. Before
the entrance Of the tent the proprietor
was Boosting of the innumerable won
ders to be seen for shilling, to a con-
siderable crowd. While in the midst
of speech, Overlooking with large
words, he was somewhat summarilly
interrupted by the following exclama-
ton from man near him, who had q
boy with him:
I'll bet you five that you can't
let me see that lion.'
Done, said the Snowman, put mp
your money
The man placed a five dollar bill in
the hand of by-standcr, and the
Snowman, counting out me change,did
the same.
Nov, walk this way said the show
man, and I'll convince YOU
The man and little boy followed him
into the tent-the whole crowd fol-
lowing.
There, said the Snowman, triumph
antly. Look in that corner at that
beautiful Numidian lion.'
where 2 asked the man, looking in
every direction but the right one.
"Why there !" was the astonished
reply.
81 don't see any," responded the
other.
What's the matter with You 2"
asked the Snowman, who began to
smell very large MICE"
I'm blind :" was the grinning
reply.
That Snowman was industriously
employed in turning out the crowd for
the next ten minutes, while the blind
man pocketed the stakes and went his
way.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05
Editor Dreaming on w edding Cake.

A bachelor editor out West who
had received from the faia hand Of
bride piece of elegant wedding cake
to dream on, thus gives the result of
his experience
ave put under the head of our pill
low shut our eyes as an infant blessed
with an easy conscience, and soon
snored prodigously.
'The god of dreams gently touched
us, and presently in fancy we were
married. Never was little editor so
happy. 1t was my love-, dearest
sweetest, ringing in our ears every
moment. Oh, that the dream had
broken off here
But oh some evil genius put into
the headf of our ducky to have pud-
ding for dinner, just to pleac her
lord.
In hungry dream we sat down to
dinner. Well,..the pudding moment
arrived, and huge slice obscured
from sight before us.
My dear, said we fondly' did you
make this!,
Yes love, amt it nice 2
'Glorious-the best bread pudding l
ever tasted in my life
Plum pudding, ducky,' suggested
my wife.
oh, no, dearest, bread pudding. l
was always fond Of them
Call that bread pudding 2 said my
wife, while her lips slightely curled
with contempt.
'Certainly, my dear-reckon I've
had enough at the Sherwood House to
know bread pudding my love, by all
MEANS
"Husband ! this is really too bad
plum pudding is more than twice as
hard to make as bread pudding, land
is more expensive and great deal
better. say this is plum pudding,
sir y and my pretty wife's brow flush
ed with excitement.
"My love, my sweet, my dear love-"
exclaimed we, soothingly. do not
get angry !; am sure it is very good,
if 1t is bread pudding"
"You mean, low wretch !" fiercely
eontradicted my wife, in higher tone,
"you know it is plum pudding.,'
"Then, madame, it is so meanly put
together, and 50 badly burned, that the
devil himsef wouldn't know it. tell
you madame, most distinctly and en-
phatically, and l will not be contradic-
ed, that it is bread pudding-and the
very mcanest kind at that"
ut is plum pudding !" shrieked my
wife, as she hurled a glass Of claret in
my face, the glass itself tapping the
claret from my nose.'
"Bread pndding," gasped we, pluck
to the last, and grasping a roasted
chicken by tie left leg.
''Plum pudding" rose above the din,
as had the perception of two plates,
smashing across my head.
"Bread pudding, groaned We in
rage, as the chicken left our hand, and
flying with swift wings ocross the table,
landed in madame's bosom.
"Plum pudding,' responded the war
cry from the enemy, a. the gravy dish
took US where We had been depositinp
the first part Of our dinner, and plate
Of beets landed upon our white vest.
"Bread pudding forever" shouted
We in defiance, lodging the soup tu-
reen; and falling benaath its contents.
"PIum pudding" yelled the aimable
spouse, n noticing our misfortune, abe
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05
A Woman Shoots . Lawyer II La Cross.

Our city was thrown into great CON-
motion last Wednesday morning by
reports of imam sho'" and the shoot
er, q woman Inquiries soon brought
ont the fact that Daniel Cameron, Jr.,
had received q couple of pistol shots
from the hands of Mrs. Bowles, for
merly widow of Peter Cameron, IA
brother of Daniel,) at her house on
Sixth street, the evening previous.
As there was no witness to the CON-
mencement Of the ARRAY, the commu-
nifty at present are left to the state
ments Of the two belligerents for the
facts in the case. 1t appears from
Mr.. Cameron's story that he met Mrs.
Bowles at the post Office, on the day
Of the affray, and after considerable
friendly talk, she asked him to cal! up
to her house with the view Of talking
over their law suit matters. About
dark, Mr.. C. was coming BY the house,
and seeing her at the window, called
in. After talk of some ten minutes,
he put on his hat and started to leave.
When about two feet from the deor,
and partially turned to say, good
evening"" off went loaded pistol and a
ball slipped into his trowsers pocket
lodging in finger Of hts left hand.
He then made tracks outside, and
when about a rod from the door, bang.
went a second pistol shot, and the
a ball whizzed through the side Of his
coat. Mr.. c, soon brought up at the
office of DR.. Johnson, who extracted a
flattened buck-shot from his finger.
Mrs. Bowles gives different version
of the affray. She:says she did meet
Mr.. Cameron at the post office, but
denies giving him an invitation to call.
She says he called at her house to get
hold of some important papers in her
possession, which she says, will show
that he has no right to large amount
of property he claims in La Crosse.
To this end Of gittiag the papers, he
seized hold of her dress, and tried to
rifle her pockets Of the keys to the
drawer containing the papers. BY
stong effort, she was enabled to reach
the bed, drew pistol from under the
pillow, anc sent the contents of one
barrel at him while holding on her
dress, and the other after him as he
was retreating from the door. Between
the shots, she says, he swore he
,'acould shoot her before morning.
On Friday, Mr.. Cameron entered
a complaint against Mrs. Bowlcs for
an "attempt to murder" before the pol
ice Justice. Mrs. 3. waived examina-
ton, and gave bail in the sum of five
hundred dollars for appearance at the
term of the next circuit court IN Au-
gust.-La Crosse Paper.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05
THE SIGNS Of THE TINES
sVNHAr W. HAVE TO do.

For the last twenty years there mas
been no moment when the future des-
tenies of nations could be calculated
upon with 80 little certainty as now.
Everything in Europe is IN the
dark. France is concentrating its i'm
mense army for what purpose nobody
knows. England is fortifying against
France. Sardinia is determined to
make trouble with somebody. Russia
is prepared for any military encounter
that will cnure to her benefit. The
German States are ANXIOUS for gener-
al muss on the continent, convinced
that any change will be for the better
with them.
On this continent Mexico is still in
commotion, and Nicaragua invites an
energetic government from any quar-
ter. 1t is quite evident that before six
months shall elapse and perhaps be
forc thirty days, Europe will be in
flames. As soon rs this takes place
the emigration to this country will be
tremendous.
There are thousands of the middle
classes in Germany and France who do
not feel interest enough in their own
governments to remain at the risk of
losing any portion Of their small for
tunes, and the moment the present diff
iculties assume a positive warlike char
acter they will leave for the United
States.
In view Of this, then, it is our duty
~ . nation to cease quarreling among
ourselves, to turn our attention to the
opening up Of the rich mines of wealth
20 profusely scattered through the
length and breadth Of our land, and
make the home OF all new corners
pleasant and profitable.
The nation has devoted time enough
to the Internal "nigger' question. 1t
should have an end. The darkies are
we'll enough off where they are. and
let 10 turn our attention to the inter
ests of the white men.
No nation ever existed whose pros
poets for the future were so glorious,
a. are our own, if We will but aim at
developing the rich commercial and
agricultural recourses Of the country,
and cease petty chickering's among
ourselves upon unimportant topics
tho discussion of which tends to our
own generalization and not to our
happiness or prosperity.
Elect honest men to office-they
can always be found with the Demo-
cratic party - discountenance aboli-
tionism and niggerism generally-sus-
tain home euterprises-aim at the
complete publication Of the ballot box
make no war except it be necessary
- tske Cuba-educate the people and
hssv isviolable the rights Of citizens at
beSe sod abroad, at al hazards, and
Isse bus not least, stand up for good
cnsHssey, and discountenance bad,
sd - natAer what may happen to
ctRss nGkions,Awe shall continue here
aeW = heretofore " ssstset the won
6sF sad admiration Of the World.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05

On Saturday morning last the Supply Bill
was defeated in the upper house of the
Canadian Parliament, by vote Of 20 to 90.
The motion was for the second reading OF
the supply Bill, to which an amendment
was offered refusing to 60 into supply IN
less the Government pledged themselves to
spend no money on the removal to Quebec,
without the sanction Of Parliament A
fierce debate ensued, ending by . vote a.
gainst the Government as above stated.
The Toronto Globe commenta upon the re-
suit IS follows:
The result is not mere decision upon
the Seat Of Government question. 1t 10 the
legitimate result Of the tyranny practiced
on Upper Canada by the Government, and
Of the career Of extravaganza which they
have been running. The Coalition was -
BILE to buy or bully the Lower house, who
dread dissolution the Council has given
them their deserts. Many Of the members
who voted for the almost revolutionary
measures of throwing out the supplies are
Of the strongest conservative tendancies--
Mr. Campbell, Mr.. Alexander, Mr., Della
vuiere, MI. Allan, and Mr.. Leymorr. were
foremost in the work Of opposition. No
fact could show more plainly the length
which the Ministry have gone in evil.
The Ministry will, of course. try every ex-
pedisut 70 wriggle out OF the disastrous DO
sisisn which they find themselves. some
sstrsss that Parliament will be 1t once
trefegasd, the Capital removed to Quebec,
sud tbs treasury depleted withett the sane.
ssss u Supply Bill. We hardly think
this will be restored to. however. Public
Indignation runs very high in Upper Cana
dis already. but that step would provoke an
salbfssks If which no one could forsee the
consequences. II the money Is to be spent
without ths sanction Of Parliament, there
will be very little paid In the shape Of taxes
by Upper Canadians At eleven this morn
ing theirs will probably be ministerial ex-
planstions In the Lower House, and mean
time, It Is useless 10 speculate on the sub
ject
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05

0ssesmlsSd t01kesp - Sowsby ptIlsy
on our head the dishes with no gentle
hand. Then in Srspid succession fol-
lowed the war criea. "Plum pudding"
she shrieked ~ith every dish.
"Bread pudding" in smothersd
tones, came up from the pile. Then
it was "plum pudding in succession.
the last cries growing feebler and fee
bler-till, just as / can recollect, it had
grown to . whisper. "Plum pudding"
resonnded like thunder, followed by a
tremendous crash, rs my wife leaped
upon the pile with her delicate feet,
and commenced jumping up and down,
when thank heaven, we awoke, and
thus saved our life. We shall never
dream on wedding cake again"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05

Bill in Chancery has been filed In the U. 3.
Court, BY George 8. Coe, Of New York. 10
secure the payment Of bonds TO the amount
OF $A5O.OOO, and asking that the road and
lite eppurtehances may b cold and the pro-
ceeds be applied to the payment OF the debts
q the Company. The Court 1t Cincinnati
dtreetsd decree to be entered, and appoin-
ted II. J. Jswett, the present President of
the road, the Receiver,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05

rD.pR. MANN. the renowned discoS@rer u that
INV e,.sh,s .edS, Ds. Mann's Asue Bslsam, siiIl
oouosu,sp 70 hbsr in lfhalf Of tho snictsd. His
msd,ctses ore unlvsssG1y admitted By the Anericas
p,e,s % b far 5rsrior any and al others ever
discovered for the treatment Of chs and ssue,
and oil insernittenss. There can be doubt IL ~
can p,sce confidence In the iunumer
which the Doctor has in his possession that II is the
greatest discovery ever made In the science Of med
cine The sttentinn Of our readers Is called 10 the
advertisement Of this Baisam found ia another col
umn u this paper, and We would recommend ii, SUI
ferng from this disease viz: chills fever and ague,
70 avail themselves Of . trial Of this remedy.
Sold by all good druggists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-05-05

WOoD's HAZE RssToaATIvs.-Among all prep
arations for the hair that have been introduced As
iofallple. none has ever given the satisfaction or
gained the popularity that Prof. Woods Hair Rss,o.
rstive nov hiss. HIS Restorative has rsssed the
ordeal Of nnumerable fashionable toilets, and the
ladies, wherever they have tested II, pronounce Il
p ress article. They md whore the hair 10 thin
ned, that II creates fresh growth---,has 1t fully
restores the vegstAtive power OF the roots on the
denudsd plaoss, and the bres 70 shoot forth
snew-that it desolvss and removes dsndruH, pre-
vents Erayness restores the hair to It's original color
when grsyness has actually supervened, gives rich
lu.tre, imparts the softness and exlbty Of silk to
the hair and keeps always luxurant, healthy and
10 full vigor.-N Y. Tribune.
Sold by all respect able druggists.