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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-06-28
LEGAL.
ShcriM',s sale.

TIE STATE or IOWA. In the District Court Of
Scot, County, acott county, Iowa.
DY virtue Of an exec uiion isssed from the once
ID u the Clerk Of the District Court OF Scott coun
~. State OF Iowa. IN favor OF james Bonner plain.
tin, and against Charles Klenze, defendant, dated
Jane 30 1859, and TO inc directed, commanding
me that Of the goods, ehsttes, STOCK OF nteYet In
any company, debts due, property IN the hands Of
third persons lands and teeements (whhh are not
exempt by aw from execution) Of the said defend
ant, make cause to be made, the sumlof eighty.
SIX dollars and se,enty cents, with interest and
costs and by virtue Of said execution evied upon
the following described real estate lying and being
situated in Scott county, Itwa, TO VT The south-
east quarter Of the northeast darteT Of section
IS IN township 30 north OF range east Of the 5h
n also that part Of the south west quarter Of zee
ton one III In township eighty te0l north OF range
east, particularly described % follows, to wit: Be-
ginning at the center Of said south-we quarter OF
sa.d section one III, thence running due north
chains, thence east 30 chains T. east line Of said
quarter section, thence sourh chains thence west
~ chains 70 the place o. beginning.
Ard hereby give public notice that shall offer
for sale at public outcYy At the Court House dosr
the city of Davenport Scott county iowa. W. dnes
day the 9Th day OF July, 1859 at the hour OF two
clock Of said day, N the highest and best bid.
der therefor In cash the above described propery
sufficient thereof 10 satisfy tina above debt with In
terest and costs
Dated this Sd day Of June, 1859
LEONARD,
Junel Sheriff Of Scott county, Iowa.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-06-28

THE s sTAT Go on Notice returned not
In Scott county, District Court.
Antoine lie Claire vs. Na'hsn d Prescott, George "
Fearing. George II Burtis and Julia X Gee
70 Nathan D Prescott, George II Burtis and Julia
Coe
VOU are hereby notified that there 10 nov on nle
i In the office Of the Clerk Of the District Court OF
S.ott county, petition Of Antoine LIE Claire claim
ing the foreclosure Of . certain mortgage made ~
said Nathan Trescott and Sarah Z y Prescott on
the twenty second day Of November 1856, to secure
the payment Of two certain promissoYy notes TO said
plaintiff, one for the SUN Of four hundred end fty
dollars due November e. 1851 and the other for the
sum Of four hundred and fifty dollars due November
g. 1858, both with interest the rate Of ten per
cent per snnum, and conveying the following prem
ises in Scott county Iowa, to wit: Lot num0tr two
(2) and the west half Of lot number three @ In block
number ninety (SO) In lie OlAires eighth sddtion to
the city OF Davenport.
And unless you shall appear and answer SAID petit.
tion on before the frst day Of the next term OF
syd District Court, to be holden the fret Monday
OF feptember, A 1859, decree will be rendered
as prayed for.
May 81, 1859.
CORBIN 4 DOW,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
Let this be published In the lows S ATE Democrat
four weeks. !. II. OXFORD,
may3l CLERK Scott county District Court.
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Legal Notice.

THE s sea. CONF on S: ..4s.i returned not
In the Scott county District Court
Aatoine Is Claire VI Joanna 0illett, Elizabeth Gas.
teel, 0illett, A Cssteel, A J Lswes, n n Bake
more Vincent Hin rod 4 Co, Margaret A Nichslls,
Cook Sargent, Phelps, Dodge 4 Go, W Collins
and n Z Bird.
To said Margaret Nichols:
VOU are hereby notified that there is now on nle
i IN the Ofsce Ct the Clerk Of the District Court
OF Scott )unt, Of Antoine lie Claire claim
ing the foreclosure Of . certain mortgage made BY
said Joanna Gillett, Elisabeth Casteel, r Gillett
and Casteel, on the 18th day Of February, A d
1885, to secure the payment Of tive promssory notes
one for the sum OF four hundred thirty.seven and
5O-1O0 dollars due February Is, 1885, and fos
the sum Of four hundred thirty-keven and 50 100
dollars, due February Is, 1852 both with interest At
the rate Of ten per mt per annum, and conveying
the following premises in the county Of Scott and
state Of Iowa, to wit Lot number seven az In block
number eshty-eight (Ss) In lie Clsire's sddiion to
the city Of davenport county and state sfor said.
And unless you rhall appear and ans wer said petit
ton on or before tbs first day OF the next term Of
iemb-r, 1859, decree viii be rendered Is pray
ed for.
May 81, 1853.
CORBIN 4 DOW.
Plaintiffs Atty's.
1t Is ordered that the foregoing notice be published
four weeks In the Iowa State Democrat.
IRA NJ. OXFORD,
may3l Clerk Of said Court,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-06-28
Shcri0'S Sale.

THE STATE OF IOWA., Inthe District court o:
SCOTT COUNTY, Scott county, Iowa.
by virtue Of = special execution, Issued from
ID the Office Of the Clerk OF the District
Court Of Scott county. ftate Of Iowa, in favor
Of Wm Leathers, plaintiff, and against
w Coy and John Doty, defendants. dated
June 10th, 1853, and to me directed, commanding me
that Ct th real estate herein after described, Of the
said w Coy, make cause 70 be made the sum
= 80. ~o-'0v uV.iair,
interest and costs; and BY virtue Of said special
execution, levied upon the following described real
estate, rtustd In Scott county, iowa, to-wit: Lot
No ri and four In Block No two ri in Ather.
toms addition to the town OF Elizabeth City, Inow
Pfncetonl as appear by tie recorded pl6t Of said
addition In the Recorders Office In said Scott county.
And hereby give public notice that J shall oHer
for sale 1t pobc outcry, at the Court House door
the city Of Davenport in said county, on Saturday
the 10th day OF July, 1919, between the hours OF 2
and O'Clock Of said day, 70 the highest and best
bidder therefor, IN cash, the above described prop
erty, sufficient thereof to satisfy the above debt
with interest and costs.
Dated this 1lth day Of June, 1859.
HARVEY LEONARD,
junf6 Sheri0 OF Scott county Iowa.
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ID W ellimSs For Sa G
q Ell Il a p.
HSHE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL ONE, A
l. double, or
All the Dwellings In his Row,
ON BRADY STREET,

BET. TWELFTH AND THIRTEENTH SITS.
The ground rent on which these dwellings stand is
only dollar per front foot and has 16 years lack
Ing few months to run The double houses have
double stills, and Joined tcgther only by the ST.
ding, and all and well built frame, and II de
sired can easily be removed.
These houses have q, 7, and eleven rooms, ali pa
pered, sash hung on puies, each house pleas ant
stoop above and below lots vel shaded, good well OF
water to each house, cstern and cellar
Any person with small means procure himself
q pleasant home by buying one OF tn ese single or
double houses. A part OF the payment can be ex-
tended some time, and but little more than the
nual rent will be requif ed In hand.
The Large Brick Dwelling House in
which live corner OF Twelfth and Rrsdy streets,
IL for sale. The lot is 2l4 feet front by 100 feet to
an alley, which there Is no incumbrAnce, and can
be sold on long time.
Also,
The Two Story Brick House, corner Of 10th
and Perry streets in hch J. J. Iindey now lives.
Lot 60 bv $50 feet. gad water cellar and house well
finished, containing rocms.
This property Is a!ss free from sncumbvanoe, and
can be sold on easy terms.
Fine Span of Young, Well Trained
and Matched Horses, Double Harness, and first
rate Lun Der Wagon, cheap. Apply to
mayll T. O. EAna, or I. HARRISON.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-06-28
FORSALEORLEASE.


FOf NH1Co
AOND hundred and twenty Building lots in aD
S Addition 10 the town Of Port Byron.
These lots eligible and handsomely situated On
she bank Of tho Mississippi They vii be sold on reae
tonable terms
For particulars inquire Of Messrs Durfoc, Pratt
Co.., Port Byron, Charles J. Rogers, Bsq LefJlairs,
or Of JOHN T. KING,
Dand Agent. No SO Brady street.
~ Alec. numberless desirable pieces Of land In
and the cities Of Davenport and LIE CLAIRE, and
near Port Byron. nOv30
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Competition is tho Spice Of Trade.

THO CONFORN to the times, the SCOTT HOUSE
i has reduced the price of transient to one dollar
per day, and permanent bosrders are now taken At
three dollars per week and upwards. Il Is our de
that this shall be the best dollar house In
the ft>te,
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Legal Notice.

NJ. CLIFFORD,
may3l Clerk Of said Court.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FIour-The IuQuIry Tor FIOur To-day
was fair. The bushes done, however,
was unimoorlant. We have reported
sales Of 100 bbls. CITY Mills super al
1925; 200 6bIs. DO. at s5,l24. Offers
to purchase CITY Mil. Super al 80 were
freely made, but ii was generally held al
So I25. We quote Ohio and Howard
Street Super al S5,l2!, while very choice
brands are held a traction higher. We
have no change 10 notice IN Extra
and Family. We quote the former al
1915 for Onio and Howard street, and
So for Cny Mills and the latter at 81
Cor Reservoir, Patapsco, Excelsior and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
S.BA5IJo

Al her residence in Shepherd
Va. on Saturday morning, the 9th OF Au-
gust, 1859, at half-past 10 o'clock, Mrs.
;Uary Kennedy, relicl Of the late Ihom'
as Kennedy, Of that place, IN the 69'h
year of her age
|. was our pleasure to enjoy for the
last thirty years the acquaintance and
much of The society of the esImable lady
whose death we here record with sorrow.
She was in all respects emphatcaIly a
good woman. None, perhaps, ever dis
charged more fully, faithfully, conscIen-
,iously. and inGuslriousIy, all the varied
duties in womsn's sphere. As thought
full and affeclionale mother and as kind
and obliglng friend, ever ready 10 admin
lister 10 the wants, comfort, and happiness
Of those around her, she may have had
her equals, but not her suPerlogs. The
convenience, comfort, pleasure, and IN
terest of self, we're always secondary 10
the HAPPINESS aud welfare Of her friends.
Her mortal frame rests under the cold sod
her visible body no longer moves or is
seen amongst her friends, yet her sPIrII
still lives in idoIized remembrance, and
will continue TO live whilst kindness and
affection have votary or place in the
breasts of those who knew her. Her
shining example, her sound and affection
ate lessons OF advice, and constant mani
(es,alions Of care and regard for her
friends, must long give her memory a
dwelling place in their hearts. and a NOR
al influence with those whose province
j, was TO share her society. Whilst re-
membrance can last, the good never die.
I No stranger to affection herself, she was
ever ready and prompt TO relieve, as iaT
as in her power, the griels and sorrow:
of others. Before she was herself called
away, i, was her sorrowful lot 10 follow
in rapid succession several beloved chill
dren end many other relatives and friend:
10 the tomb-lhe last an only sou, whC
!, was taken from her whilst she was on ia.
bed of death herself. Not only an ador
ed son, but her sf1ecIionaIe physician, In
las, was truly heavy blow. and on
! which in all probability fastened her OWL
death. Although Of a delicate cOnsllsu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Tarred and Eeathered.

Singular Lynching a6air,-We
learn from the Lspors (Indiana) Union
that remarkably singular Iynching affair
occurred in South Bend on Friday night
last. A woman of bad repuIe was iarred
AID fealhered by women. assisted by Two
men, and one Of The men was afterwards
whipped by the citizens for taking part IN
an affair that belonged entirely TO The wo
men. Here is the story
She had opened regular designation
house and attempted TO ensnare every one
who came within the pale OF her endeaV'
ors This procedure on her part became
TOO bold and defiant for the more respecla'
BILE portion of the citizens TO endure any
longer. They became exasperaled, and
on Friday took the matter in their own
hands. The ladies', TO the number OIL
abou, two hundred assembled, and resol'
we'd TO avenge their daughters from the
wies and snares of this vile resort. They
congreg atsd near the new bridge abou
Ten o'clock ,snG The victim of their revenge
being there also. they attacked her, strip
ping of her clothing, applied to her car
cass a liberal coat of tar, then rolled he
in sack of feathers and lei her go.
But we are Informed that the excite
ment, which was already intense through
out the town. was raised still higher allie
the ladies had performed their task sn'
retired to their homes. 1t became nolset
about thattwo young men had volunteered
during the hottest Of the scene. 10 assls
the ladies in their efforts, and actually
literally shaved the head of their victim
lust before the coat of tar and feather
was applisd-cne held her while the 9th
err did the shearing. When the mall
portion Of The population berame knowing
TO this fact. they in their turn were exas
perated and resolved 10 lynch them for in
lerfering in a matter that they thought be
longed entirely 10 the ladies. They star
ted in pursuit of them in great numbers
and they ran as il for dear life. One
: them was soon overtsken, made last, an
the lash was about to be applied, as W
are informed. when The Marshal lnieI
lered With possee and rescued him tfof
{ their attacks. The other one ouuan tn
crowd, and up TO last accounts had M
been heard from. So ends the chapter.
= The names of The TWO young men n
E fered 10 above are Nett HuAo9ell an
Husy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Railroad Accident Near Alexandria.

On Wednesday afternoon, about three
O'Clock, as the material train ON the Alex
anJria. Loudoun, and Hampshire railroad
was returning empty towards Alexandra
and when near the bridge over -Four Mile
Run. between three aud ionr miles dis
tanl.) il struck COW crossing the track
BY which accident the front car was
thrown violently against the north side at
the bridge. knocking out The side panel
and dr>pIacirg the braces. when imme'
di4rely The whole structure OF The bridge
lel, carrying with 1t into the run below
distance of sumo twenty feet, seven
Of the eight cars, on which were forty
Two Of The laborers. Two men were
XII ed Instantly three others were dam
geronsly injured, and ii is thought Will
die and eight others were more or less
wounded and bruised-some of them Sc
verey. The scene was hearl-rendlpg III
the extreme The wives and relations oi
the deceased and wounded gathering
around in the widest grief, and friends
and neighbors collecting TO afford assls-
lance.
The unfortunate killed and wounded
were all, with one exception, natives Of
Ireland, industrious and (ailhful men.
Much sym alhy is expressed in their be-
half in this community, and the beneVo-
lent will contribute TO ,he wants of those
who have been injured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
A Snake Man.

The Harrisburg Telegraph speaks of a
singular individual who recently exhibited
lot Of curiosities in that place, as
snake man. The Telegraph says that al
The extremity Of his right arm, there is "a
perfectly formed rauIesnakr's head, ard
at that of his left arm appear snake 5
tail and dogs head, thus slngUlarly com
binIng reptile and quadruped, and contrib
uting to The fact that the JOINT influences
Of snake and dog, in some form, were
the causes Of This remarkable maIiorma'
ton. By applying Tie ear 10 ore OF The
arms of the man, a singular sound not un-
like the raule Of a snake, can be distinctly
heard. The aim containing the head OI
the snake is continually in motion, and at
night requires tying 10 afford the untor'u-
naie man sleep. (D
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
az. The Camp Meeting held upon III

HG- The Camp Meeting held upon the
land of Mr. Philip Engie, near the Old
Furnace, this County, was brought to q
close on yesterday morning. after ses'
sion of one week. About 60 Tents were
pitched upon the ground, and the num-
Der OF persons present on Sunday last
were estimated To be about eight thousand.
Comparatively good order prevailed du-
ring ,he whole term. Among The MIN
isuy present were the Revs. Eggles'on'
Presiding Elder Of this District, DIR. Bond,
Editor of the Baltimore Christian Advo'
cate, Norval Wilson. Gibson, Hersey
Wysong. Richie, Griffith, Samuel V.
Leech. Litteli, Perrie, Wel,y, Magruder
Waugh, and Wolff.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

linn in the kind dispehsatlon oil God she
w,s allowed 10 survive nearly all OF her
immediate family. OF "a number OF chill
dt.n. but two daughters survive; and 'heir
welfare and shat of her immediate friends
aDpesred to be The only source OF dlsqHl-
elude in exchanging the sorrows OF line
for the blessings Of Eternity. She was a
firm believer in Christian principles as
revealed in the Bible-and worshlPPed
from early life to its close at the altar OF
the Lutheran Church. After long III
ness of general debility, she took leave OF
her friends so calmly and quietly that
none knew, until she ceased 10 breathe
that Death had visited her bed SIDE
Amidst the regrets and tears OF those who
knew her best and loved her most,she has
been taken away by Him who gave TO
receive The reward promised all who tam
fully discharge their duties on earth. She
truly fought the good fight and hence
forth is for Ter crown in Heaven
Winchcster Tirginian.
On Monday, June the 9th, near NL
Gilead. in this county, John, son of John
W. and Mary Patton, aged 3 years and
81 days.
AT his residence, Hempield, Lafayette
county, Mo-. on Saturday, 4 o'clock 7.
NJ, July 23d, 1859. after ProtTacted and
painful illness. which continued SIX
months. Henry D. Garnhat, aged 6O
wears. 6 months and % days.
On the 10Th inst, Nurk Il. Duke, IN
the 9Th year Of bis age
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Horrible Outrage.

A Bon torn 10 Pieces by q Dog
Yesterday morning species oil outrage
was perpelrated in Old Town, which WI
put 10 blush any kind Of cannlbaIlsm /
appears that several small boys were fish
Ing for eeIs in Jones Falls, under the
Centre street bridge, when German mo
rocco dresser named Frederick Truber'
residing on the corner OF Centre ana
French streets, perceived the boys fish
ing and set three large bull dogs upon
them. Among the boys there was one
named McCadden, who was caught oy
Truber and held while the dogs tore ms
flesh. After The dogs had worried them
selves out the inhuman monster threw the
bow down and left him. The iacls OF
the outrage were quickly made known
and the boy removed TO the dive ling OF
Mrs. Casey, on the corner OF French and
Exeter streets, where he was attended by
Drs. McMshon and Yeales, who consId'
er The case doubtful one. Upon dlvesl-
inc the boy of his clothing he presented
a most shocking spectacle. His left leg,
lower extremilies and side are torn fearful
ly. From his leg the dogs extracted a
piece of flesh over four inches in length.
Officers Talbot, Arnelt and Riley arres-
Ted The 6end and conveyed him 10 The OF
fee of Justice Morrison, where he was re-
leased on $500 security for court. After
being released it was with great difficulty
that The neighbors could be restrained
from lynching the monster. During the
afternoon several police officers, who bad
received Instructions, visited the house ct
the accused AID shot three dogs belonging
TO him.-Bultimore Clipper.
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gc,p q Z, IL y q ngaci
4AN5s 5A G1oOo

Near Shepherdstown,on the 18th inst
BY Rev. J. NJ. Tltzel. George u. Duke
and Miss kmelina Jones, both OF this
County.
AT MiddIewsy by Rev H. shauIl' on
the llrh inst, Richard f. McEiHin to
Miss Wary finn Emmery, all Of this
county.
On the lllh inst, at the Howard
House. Baltimore, Md, by the Rev. j.
P. SmeIlzer, Mr.. Henry Hather OF New
York city, to Miss Sarah s. H'r%e"-
smith, of Bolivar, jefferson Co., Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20
Rlnndin,s Latest Feat.

The Buffalo Courier says that at int
FAILS on Wednesday Blondin did all tina
he promised, and more. He crossed the
rope dressed in Indian costume. his
Journey TO the Canada side was not mark
ed by any feat of peculiar daring he
went over on uot, merely hallng for ar
ins,an, TO balance himself. His home
ward trip, however, mpletely eclIpseC
his previous fea,s. When about one
quarter of the way across he stood on his
head, holding the balance pole IN his
hands. A little further along he lac
down on his back with apparent compO
sure. When near the centre OF The ropt
he tied his balance pole 10 the gay rope
and navigaled by means Of his hands ant
feet, his body being IN state OF "suspen
ded animation" beneath. After proceed
inc some distance in this way he assumed
a perpendicular position and returned to'
the balance pole and then walked on
Another feat which he performed was lur
ming sort OF hand spring. Lying down
on his back he extended the balance pole
The length Of his arm. and then threw his
body over the pole, striking asHldt
The rope. Without the pole he hung by
one leg from the rope, aud supported him
self by one arm. During his passage he
stood on his head several times and per
formed variety Of feals.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-20

o. The Rev. Joseph Thomas Eahin,
Of the Baltimore Annual Conference. died
in Woodstock, on Saturday, 18Th inst. in
the 29h year OF his age. HIS remains
were brought to the residence Of his faith
er-in.law, Mr.. John NJ WoIE Of Mar
,insburg, on Sabbath last, and on Mon
day morning were followed to their last
resting place in Green Hill Cemetery by
large number of friends.