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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-22
mocratic mejority,....

Democratic mAjority,.... 1,233
The State is SO apportioned that We cannot hope
to carry the Legislature. unless We carry the State
by large majority. Now, to secure our State,
We must have the utmost heartfelt e1ertions Of
every Republican in Illinois, and also our allies Of
every kind, motive and description. Our united
strength must be had or Illinsis cannot be saved.
Chicago Democrat.
SO writes Long John Wentworth, in
regard to Illinois. The Republicans
have, for the last year, claimed Illinois
as one of the States certain against the
Democracy, and many Democrats have
seemed to concede the justice Of the as
sumption. The events which are recall
ling the Republicans to themselves, and
SOLDERING even the widest, suggest pause
and reflection over the political elements
of even such States as Illinois
The political majority in New York
was shown to be 10 the recent election in
the hands Of the opponents Of Repub
llcanism. The same power wlthholds
New Jersey and Pennsylvania from the
Whirlpool of sectionalsm. Illinois is
Democratic, upon fair show of hands.
California. Oregon and Indiana, have
not waited for the contest of go, to take
their place in the Democratic column.
Republicanism, which admits itself to
be sectional, yet claims TO be No. thern,
is in a minority in the North. 1t has no
votes-not one in the whole South aud
in the North it triumphs only by the d.
vision Of its opponents.
How insolent is it, that such party
should pretend to rule, in government
against which it conspires, and over in
stitutions it proposes to crush out.-Al.
bany alias.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-22
The Cost Of Gas.

A few days ago we published table
showing the prices Of gas in the several
cities and towns Of Pennsylvania. Since
then we have found the following table,
which may interest our readers:
PRICES OF GAS IN TIN LEADING CITIES OF EUROPE
AND AMERICA.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-22
REAL ESTATE.


THE undsrsigned have To- sale Lad Wanasts
Of different sisss, which they will sell fse eash
or o. time 70 suit purchaser.
They will pay p rtieular attsatios - Ne selee.
ton and Locations Of Lands in DssMoinea, ~ Deags,
Charlton, and other Western Land Districts. A1ss
70 paynsnt Of Taxes and Land business gsnssally
EXCHANGE
on all rArte Of tn United States bought and sold;
COOK, SARGENT COOK,
Bsnken and Land Agents.
DssAeisss. Iowa
eel6dH
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-22

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eo0h additi nal square,
For one half square, two-thirds Of the above
rates;
Business Cards not to exceed lines, 80 90 Der
aaAum;
Forsaoh change an additional oh arrs Of Is cent,
per square will b made
Large eats charged double the same diususiene
Of type.
Yearly advertising contracts will be undcr.tooa
70 apply strictly to the immediate business OF the
advertiser and oil other sent in By
the advertiser will be charged extra.
Advertisements not accompanied with instruc-
tons viii b inserted until forbid and charged -
sordingly.
Editorial notices charged for at the rate Of Is
cents per line, ght words, and special notices
| 1T 10 cents per line, or so cents line per week.
All notices Tor religious and benevolent pur.
poses OF any kind Whatsoever, Of ordinary length,
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Is Illinois to be a Republican State

1t is useless toelose our eyes to the fact that tn
Buchananites and Douglosites are now one. And
We already hear that sundry Americans in South
ern Illinois, who last year favored the Republican
cause, have got frightesed and turned Union saw
erA," which points to the end Of their influence ~
Republican allies.
Here is the way the vote stood at our last cleo
ton:
Miller. .125, 43O
Fondey, .................121,O0 0
Dougherty, ............. 5,O74
-l26,420
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-22

While the Abolition-Republican sym.
pathizers with the family of old Brown
are calling upon the admirers of that
felon to come to the aid of his Borrowing
wife and children, it appears that public
attention is being directed to the victims
of his murdcrous career in Kansas:
AID TO MRS. DOYLE.
PERTH AxBoY, n j., Dec 9, 80
To THE EDIroRs OF TUE NY. ExrREss-Gents.
III you will remit tie enclosed t,co dollars to
the widow Doyle, whose family were % cruel
" murdered by the fanatic John Brown. in
Kansas. you will confer . favor on one o your
regular subscribers. who 10 desirous Of setting
an example which he hopes will be followed by
some who are able to contribute more literally
to this afflicted woman.
Respectfully yours. de-.
A True AMERICAN
Mrs. Mahala Doyle is just as deeerv-
ING as Mrs. John Brown, and hence, we
receive this remittance with pleasure,
which We wi ! duly forward.
From the Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
AID TO MAHALA DOYLE.
We have received the following let
ter, enclosing 81 towards the fund which
it has been proposed to raise to aid Mrs.
Mahala Doyle, whose husband and two
sons were seized in their house in Kan
sAs, by old Browns band of marauders,
and lnhumanly murdered
DEAs SIR IL enclose one dollar for the wid.
ow Of that man who was murdered In Kansas
by John Brown. for whom collection 10 being
taken up in New York II che should not
need it you may send it to the widow and chill.
dren Of the free negro whom he murdered .,
Hsrper's Ferry, or to the widow Of any of his
victims who. in your Judgment. may need i,
most. Truly yours,
A FRIExD OF THE UNION.
December Is, 1859.
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GREATINDUCEMEN TS!!
NOW IS THE TIME
TO
Get your Reading Matter Cheap

N. Y Daily Tribune,
Herald,
And Times,
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three months 80 cents for one month.
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ulaSly.
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In Clubs Of Ten, payable one year in advance. 1T
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The WEEKLY TRIBUNE furnished at 81 Is.
free Of postage, payable one year in advance.
lew IoIk Ledger,
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Weekly,
Leslio's, And
uarDov's illustrated weekly Papers,
And : hundred other kinds Of the most popular
pevspepers Of the coustTy can always be found on
our counter for sale. Also subscriptions received
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upon getting their matter promptly and for their
full term Of subscriptions.
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COURSE OF LECTURES
70 b DsIIvEssD BsyoRs TH1
Young Mems Association /!
TlHE FOLLOWING GENTLEMEN HAVE
1 been engaged, and will lecture before the
Association, 81
ETKOP OLITAN HALL.
Commencing December ls. 1859:
Rev. J. b. JocELyx, Subject" Daaiel."
b. r: TAYLos. Satisfactorily Of Cm~es
Rsv. W. II. MLsUsx, the Blind Preacher. Sab.
ject-" AlexssdeS HamiItos."
=. SrAxR kIS0, Subjeet-"P s,seasl Possey ssd
IL Voice."
He.Ac . H...l,, Subject" o...,. a.s w..-
Rsv. J. B. DossLAx. Subjsst- ztsssas Il
Bsvops."
Nossmsa THOMPSON, al;ss Dosstisks. Sal.
jset-Plsek,
Rsv. @. =. NAsoun, Hubjsst-s Lik -
1Smss ef ST. Walter kaletqx."
HsnsY O'CosxoR, Subjsct-"D ssid VCb.s1Q.s
DAYAR0 TAvLOR, Subjest-
RAILS WALDO EnsnsoM,
R1v. H1HnY WA1D BgBcHn.
ADD. 81. SANDERS.
Tickets fer the esuse,-Se esatlsnaa and ~.
500 single tickets, - -. Tickets 60 s. ~ "
The President, Chailnaaof she Osa., 9 a ~
1s1i1Gtsa, O. Stewart Ellis, r. Aervin, Ira RI.
01oeeo. novlO8
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,. MONGER,
Il A N ID A g y ii II +,
NOTARY PUBLIC.


NOTARY PUBLIC.
7 AND Warrants located 10 all the OAsss $50
open. Special care taken 70 secure 1rst quality
Of Land, and good locations for those entSustng -
to locate their Warrants.
LAND WARRANTS
BOUGHT + SOLD, ON COMMISSION.
CON VEYANC ING DON i,
AND TITLES Examined WITH CARR,
Taxes PAID
PATENTS PROCURED.
Will give special attention y
COLLECTING DEBTS, RENTS, -.
9Remittances promptly made.
- For sale $50 Lots in the city Of Davenport
Also largo quantity Of Improved and Unimpsevsd
Lands in lows, from 81 rs TO $4,000 per acre.
IOfice No. rs Main st. Davenport.
Cook d Sargent, Bankers, Davenport lswa.
X. 4. Campbell, Banker,
G. L. Davenport, Prst Of State Bank
G. G. X. MITCHELL
Putnam Leake, Att'ys,
l.. G. Dessaint, Esq.
May % dly.
COOK SARGENTsS
REAL ESTATE OFFICE.
Davenport, October 18th, 1850.
WE are prepared to offer great bargains in Rsa
wv Estate 70 those who desire to occupy Or i'm
prove.
We have unimproved lands in every county ALIENS
the line OF the N. 4 NJ. Railroad between here and
the Missouri River, which We will sell very ohssY
to actual settlers,
We have, also, any quantity Of
City and Town Property,
Improved and unimpreved for sale lease on terms
that will suit applicants.
Call or address either Of our Real Estate O@ess
and we will accommodate those seeking homes Of
profitable investment.
COOK SARGENT.
Oct, 18th 1s59.-dwtf
Nebraska Land Agency!
Cook, Sargent = PARKER,
FLORENCE, NEBRASKA.
WILL attend promptly to Ill businesscssnsstsd
w with Land Agency, either in Nebraska, Of
western Iowa.
LAND WARRANTS bought, sold and located
Business for them can be left with any Of the
undersigned.
COOK { sARGEN Davenport,
COOK, SARGENT 4 COOK, Des Noinss.
SARGENT / DIXWELL, Boston, AaA.
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Livery and Sale Stable.
Frank Kendriek, Proprietor
Corner Of Perry and q -,

CARRIAGES AND VEHICLES,
~ Of all descriptions % had and
~ ready for service ct all hours Of day
Our horses are well known 70 b
the rest in this vicinity, and carriages aro u
the latest styles and best manufacture.
octl6 DIFF
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Respectfully yours. de-.
A True AMERICAN.

Mrs. Mahala Doyle is just as deserv-
ing as Mrs. John Brown, and hence, We
receive this remittance with pleasure,
which We wi ! duly forward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
Naval Intelligence.

Additional advices from the Home Squad
ron report the condition Of the steam trigate
Roanoke's machinery to be ~ bad that 1t
was not considered safe to keep that vessel
on the station much longer. Ii was accord
ingiy expected that she would leave tor the
United States in IL short time to be thorough
" "verhauled, or, If necessary, 10 he re-
placed by some more useful ship. 1t is on
" a few months since the Roanoke re placed
the Colorado aud she has hardly been q
month without having breakdown of one
kind or another
The United States frigate Congress was
put in commission few days ago of the
Philadelphia Navy Yard. The Congress is
to be- flag ship of the new Brazil Squadron.
All the ships company being on board, she
only awaits orders from the Department to
proceed to sea. The Congress is II frst-class
sailing frigate; was built at kittery. Maine.
in ISL; registers .S6T tons hurthen, and
carries an armament of fifty guns, ranging
in calibre from "a to 81 Founders, besides
some brass howitzers. She has % officers,
800 blue jackets, aud 30 marines. The Con-
gress was ON the Brazils in lS5l-2-3, and
was relieved by the Savannah. Captain
Downing, of the Jamestown, who was court
martiaed for harboring Commodore Coe
WAS also in South America in the years
named, which were characterized hy several
revolutions in Buenos AyreS, Paraguay, Uru-
quay, &c.-BaH. american.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
LATEST FROM CALIFORNIA, &c.
ARRIVAL or STEAMER STAR OF THE WE

New fOKk, July 1.-THE steamer Star of
the West from Aspinwall has arrived. She
brings California dates Of the 10th ult., and
nearly million and three quarters in trea-
sure consigned chiefly as follows: American
Exchange Bank 100000; Wells. FarSS Il
Co., S244, 900; Freeman IL CO., So, 900.
The Star ol the West left Aspinwall on the
Sd and Kew West on the Sth inst
The U. 5. frgate Roanoke was at Aspin-
wall--,ll we'll Also the steamer North Star,
awaiting the arrival of the UIizaba at Pana-
ma.
The California advices by this arrival have
been anticipated.
The trial Of VIM Williams, at Panama, for
the murder of Capt. Junus Otis. of Boston,
r suited in verdict of homicide in the first
degree"
The advices from Peru mention another re-
voluton, under the lead of Iclul,os, CASTILLO,
Eckenigue and others.
The revolutionary movement in Ecuador,
under Morcus, had hec"me quite threaten
ing. The regular troops were going over to
the Insurgents; and the defeat Of the Govern
ment forces was considered certain.
Guayaquill was still hloekadedby the Peru
Wan fleet
The U. ). frigates Merrimuc and Snranac
were ut CallaO. A medical survey had been
held on fiag-oficer Long, and he had been
condemned as unfit for duty. lie will return
home Immediately, and probably come upon
the Safanac to Panama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
General Mel.

GENERAL MEL, created MARSHAL of France
fnr his brilliant services on the Mncio, Is,
according to IL writer in one OF the Paris pa
ners not more than tifty-seven years old, and
looks much younger. He was u student OF
the Polytechnic School, which he quilted to
study engineering ut Metz. His early pro-
motion was not extremely rapid. We find
him a lieutenant of eng ineers in 1877. he
became captain in 1875, and gained his
chefde baftaiion's epaulette on the field Of
battle of Constantine (lS37.) He was made
a colonel in lS4G, and with that rank he took
part in the expedition to Rome in 1919 As
head of the engineers staff. While ut Rome
h. was promoted to the rank of brigadler
general, and shortly afterwards was charged
with the mission OF carrying the keys OF the
city to the Pope at Gaeta. On his return to
France he became member of the Superior
Committees of Engineering and fortlfca-
tons. and was appointed director OF the en-.
cheering department in the Ministry of
War, and Councillor Of State on extraordi-
nary service. As general of division he
commanded the engineers in the Baltic, and
took part in the siege of Bumarsund. Sub
seuuently he commanded the engineers IN
the Crimea Ills reputation as II scientific
officer has always stood remarkably high
He is tail, handsome man, and very dis
tingue in his appearance and manners. IL
will he remembered that he was selected IN
January last {" go I" Turin to make the ON
cia demand of the Princess Clotilde's hand
fur Prince Napaleon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
Kean's Henry the Fifth.

The London correspondent of the Boston
Transcript says:
Il went the other evening to see Charles
Kean's Henry the Fifth 1t is called the
most perfect dramatic representation yet seen
ON the London stage Two Of its scenes sur
pass all my previous theatrical experiences
The seige of Harbour is as real rs anything
that can be done upon the stage. The
breach in the walls--the bodies crushed by
fallen masonry--the grenades and fiery mis-
siles thrown into the tnwn-the assault, not
by a few awkward supernumeraries, but by
a crowd of well drilled men who look like
soldiers-made up picture which will not
easily pass away from my memory. The
triumphal entry of Henry into London, al
80 was eminently startling and untheatrical.
The excitement Of the people and the curl
osty of the women and children to catch
the first glimpse of the hero OF Asincourt
were admirably represented, and a chime or
two of church bells ringing merry peal,
made me really forget for moment that l
was in theatre. The Henry '. has alrea,
dy run some seventy nights or more, anu
still draws crowded houses"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
An Affecting Incident.

The Cleveland Herald relates IL touching
incident which calls IL mind an occurrence
that will doubtless be- remembered 10y many
readers. At the Masonic Festival in McdI-
ma, (Obio,) on June 9th, there was ban
auet in the evening. Among those present
was Ossian +. Dodge who was called on L"
sing. The song he selected WAS the Snow
Storm" written by Seba Smith. MIR. Dodge,
before singing the song, narrated the inc :
dent to which it related. In the year 1871,
Mrs. Blake, and her husband and child,
were crossing the Green Mountains during
a snow storm, and lost their way. When
discovered by some persons in search OF
them, Mrs Blake was frozen t" death, and
Mr.. Blake was unconscious. Near the dead
BODY of Mrs. Blake was little hillock Of
snow, on removing which was found bun
die, which, when unwrapped, was found to
contain the babe alive and well, wrapped in
the clothing the mother had taken from her
own person. When taken up the child
looked into the face of its rescuer and
smiled. During the singing OF the piece
gentleman and lady in the audience were
deeply affected The gentleman was the
Hon. III. G. Blake, son of her who persisted
in the snow, and brother of the babe, and
the lady was his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
Supposed Murders at Key West.

The United States Revenue Cutter VIM.
Appleton. 1t. Randolph, commanding, ar
rived at Key West, June 9th, from n cruise.
bringing three prisoners. who are suspected
of til" murder, at sea, of Capt. Monantes of
the schooner Experiment, and the subse-
quent running of the vessel ashore and rob-
berry Of the specie in the Captains charge.
The men say that the Captain fell overheard
accidentally while off Ililsboro, and that
in attempting to save him, the vessel dritted
on the breakers, and was lost. They ac-
knowledge to have robbed the trunks after
the vessel was lost, but deny that the Capt.
met his death at their hands. Suspicious
are SO strong against them that Commission
er Brown has committed them for trial
About 81 .92j in Spanish and Mexican doub-
looms was found upon the persons of the
boats crew.
The Experiment WAS fitted out at Havana,
for the purpose of transporting Indians from
Carthesena to Cuba, where they are made
slaves of.
The Experiment went ashore on the Sth
and drove up high on the beach. She is
dry ut low water; being IN old vessel, it is
doubtful whether the wreckers will attempt
t. save her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
Mr.. Golden in London.

from the Cork Constitution, JHnr 81.
Mr. C"bden arrvelat Liverpool yesterday,
Letters for Lord Pulmerston and Lord j.
Russell are on board the steamer lie was
conducted to the Adelphia Hotel, where ii
deputation from Rochdale for which borough
h. has been returned waited on him, and
addresses were presented from the Retormers
Of Liverpool. Mr.. Golden replied, and said
he had found most cordial appreciation
Of the free trade principles, in the United
States. There was cordial feeling to-
wards Great Britain With respect To war,
he said he believed England was "a welt able
to maintain neutral position AZ the United
States. American sympathy was for the
Italians
Referring to fiscal and customs reform, he
was in favor of their complete abolition and
Of substituting at no distant day direct tax
on property and moderate tax on labor,
which he thought would make the country
far more prosperous. Replying to deputa
ton from the Peace Society, he expressed
his firm adhesion to the principles of peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
What Will Austria Do!

The question, though in almost every ones
mouth is not easily answed. Opinion both
here and in England Respecting Austrias
immediate policy, has perhaps undergone
some change within the last month. The
idea was AT time very generally enter
tanned that should Austria experience re-
peated and serious defeats, she would not be
slow to intimate her readiness Ia accept terms
of peace 1t is safe to say that that idea ~
not now 50 prevalent rs 1t once was. Aus
tria has experienced defeats, serious and re-
peated defeats, and has not Il single success
10 weigh in the scales against them. Yet she
gives no sign that her ear is open to propn.
sails for negotiation. What she onghtm do,
what Il just perception of her own interest
should prompt her to do, is no mystery. To
change her system OF government ~ rs to
secure the affections of her subjects and the
sympathies of all liberal nations; permit the
Italians to establish constitutional gov
eminent, with one Of their own race 1T
its head: to cease her iron rule and de-
grading Capitalization; to regard with genial
sympathy all movements Of progress and hu-
manity-these should be her first coucern, and
when they become 50. the cloud that now
hangs over her destiny will be blown aside,
and her march will be onward. Without
Italy to hold in subsection, and with the hearts
of her subjects proper won by wise and
liberal system of government she would
become greater power than ever she has yet
been. But Austria is most probably not yet
prepared to adopt such IN enlightened policy.
She will probably yet cling 10 that old sys-
TEN of hard and cruel repression To which
she has adhered for wears but which Is now
utterly out of date, and ceases to he IL posi-
bilitv from the moment that it comes into
actual conflict with modern customs and in
stitutious; and doing this she will inevitably
be- shut in from the worlds sympathy, and
collapse and crumble. and decay She must
either put from her the gross abuses OF her
system, or make up her mind to perish with
them.-N J, Comm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-14
Thu Rstrsnchmsnt in New York.

The Journal of Commerce, alone. OF the
Democratic Journals, tayors the Custom
House reforms Ii is now ten days since the
change took effect. and if Inconvenience Is
to arise from it, we might expect the most
serious complaints to be made now, before
the clerks charged with new duties become
familiar with them, and while the merchants
are not fully acquainted with the transfers
which have been made from one desk to anoth-
er. Ofthe fruits Of the experiment, SO far, the
Journal says: Few If any complaints have
been made, and our information, derived from
the Custom House and from merchants having
transactions there. leads Us to believe that al
most entire satisfaction already prevails with
the new system. 1t works smoothly and har-
moninusly. and it is not likely that any delay
or Inconvenience will be accustomed by the re-
cent introduction Of more economical syS-
tenn in the collection Of the revenue. The sa-
wing to the Government at this port alone,
will not be less than $4,000 annually, and
we suppose that, taken IA whole, the re-
ductions already made and in immediate con
temptation, will equal, il they do not excel
fifteen per cent Of the total cost OF collecting
the reyenue."-N j. Erp.