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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

October Is, 1859.
MARKEr-The favorable news brought BY
market, and give some grades lift.
FLOuR--Market frmer, but no material rise.
81 l211@4 for Iowa.
WHEAr-No. Spring 6lc; No. 2 do 100.
COxH-N0. Sic in stores.
gARLEY-No. $40 in bags on track No.
4oc d..
OArs-No. / Bic in stores.
RYR-No. 1 CSC.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

ALBANY, Oct. l5.-- Gov. Morgan having
applied to attorney general Tremain for his
opinion relative to the disputed jurisdiction
over Oyster Island, between the States Of
New York and New jersey. the attorney
general gives his opinion that the Island
elsarly belongs to New York, and that New
Jersey has no Jurisdiction over the disputed
territory.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

DAVENPORT AND CEDAR VALLEY
RALRoAp-we publish, this morning, the
Report of the Chief Engineer Of the Dsven-
port and Cedar Valley Railroad. 1t refers
to the surveys which have been carefully
made, and the estimates of the cost of con-
struction. The people Of the city Of Daven-
port have deep interest 10 the immediate
commencement and speedy completion Of
this improvement. Indeed. it may be r..
garded as an absolute necessity, if we are
to maintain our present position in advance
of the other cities OF Iowa, located upon
the Mississippi. The Report itself points
out the advantages which the proposed
Road would secure to Davenport. Mr.
OHEA, the Chief Engineer, has given the
subject much attention and research His
excellent Report will we'll repay a careful
perusal.
The Supreme Court, now in session in
this city, has under consideration the ques-
tion of the constitutionality of the issue OF
The Bonds Of Scott County to the Davenport
and Cedar Valley Railroad Company. 1t is
Anticipated that the decision will be made
public in few days, when, if favorable. it
may b regarded - placing ths early baild-
ing Of the Road beyond the possibility Of q
doubt. fesat~ s-se
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
HPOm New Osloano,

NEW OA;LEANs. Oct. 10. - President
Fawkes Of the r-ci6c Railway, arrived
from Havana, and had settled everything in
Texas.
The Stockton ders elected rew directors
and Edgar Thol olnpson, President. who re-
organized the co nsolidated company, fully
protecting the oid bona fde stockholders.
Texas subscrlbes half million towards .
Thousand laborers-elOO.OOOo on the epot
Renewed confidence is ielt in Texas and
here, and the stock is selling at par.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

Times Of opening and closing mails IN tho Davenport
Post Once:
EAsSERn NAIL, arrives q: 6:35 Il and 70 III
clos.s at 8 10 A MAJ 500 pm
NORTHERN MAIL via Dubuque nd Northern Iowa
arrives At 3 5VPn c.Oses at 9:15 A N.
BOUrHsRN n Nj, from ss. Louis ann Southern Mia. ..
sourt, araives at 20 ? N; closes at 9:l5A
wssTEsN ASD SOUTHERN Iowa NAIL, arrives at
$50 N closes ~ $50 NJ.
ILIisois WAY NAIL, arrives 6:I5 A II and $50 P
-; closes AT A y ard SPM
RrvsR NAIL SouTH, including river towns above IT..
Louis, IN. Missonli River, Nebraska and Kansas,
via HanGibsl ~. Joseph y, arrives ~ 10 4
NJ closes at4PM
RIvER MAIL, IN cining river towns from e Claire
to Lyons, arrives At = \ n clio ,es nj 5.30 y.
HORTHKRs NAIL, By isni, up the rivrr arrives at
PM Sundays. Wednesdays and Fridays; ciosss al
9P N On Mondays, Wednesdays and Pritavs.
BLUE GRASS NAIL, arrives At II =, closes at II NJ
Tuesdays, Thursdays and 0sturoays.
AMITy MAIL, arrives and closes at IL " Tuesdays
and Fridays.
AHAxosA NAIL. arrives and closes IN u n, on
Thursdays.
The ofRce will he open on Sunday during the Sum-
mer from TO 10 NJ.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

BY SOME uncomfortable mistake the
official Ia BILE of returns Of the late election,
was left out of yesterdays paper We
publish it in q correct { rm this morning.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

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M~<sass, Deescr. hrt11oa. Llovesssa.
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LAtoeo1oge -
Bsbies, PRAYER pesks.
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eles u - ~ Ssscrspi,cP camp issne iDdis hshAo
OODs, 80 nDOsna60, = saS 0eoses Dooss ~ -
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s0alDlsG1 nsnnlg sus stow ~ T.sy tL
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
ELECTION RETURNS.

%- Business was decidedly dull in
town yesterday, the rain preventing our
city people. or the people from the country
getting out to trade We shall hope for
continuance Of our pleasant Fall weather,
as it will enable the farmer to bring his
produce to market
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

E The Davenport Rifles were
out on target excursion yesterday. per-
senting a fine appearance Rough weather
does not intimidate Capt. Haupt or his
crack company.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
LATE NEWS.

The AGENT Of the Great Eastern st Pert.
land
PORTLAND, Me. Oct. 15.-Frederic Cum
berland, agent Of the Great Eastern, who
has come to make arrangements for her re-
ception, arrived here yesterday from Cana
da. He has no doubts that the steamer will
leave for Portlsnd, Me, in the latter part
OF October, When he left the company did
not entertain the thought Of her visiting
q ~ other port in America this trip but
d, where it was expected she
would re main about three weeks.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

cW A jolly lot of raftsmcn we're
parading our streets yesterday afternoon
making good deal noise and creating q
good deal of amusement for the Young
America portion Of our population.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
SUPREME COURT.

PaEsrsr. JUDGES WOODWARD & STOCKTON.
Friday, Oct. II. 1859.
77l.-Almet Skeel vs. Antoine lie Claire, ct
al. appts. Affirmed.
75S-A. F. Jansen, appt. vs. VIM. Efey.-
Scott co, Submitted.
425-Anne Drew appt. vs. Egbert Barrows,
Scott co. Affirmed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
Aootevtlle Races.

LoUnvIL1z. Oct. l5.-Wood Lawn Cosrss
-Perse >l.3OO-two four mile heats. was
Won BY today by M. Alsxanders Lean
der. Kentucky. over Col. Moors's 4arsngo.
Tennessee. nms-7:00, sos.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

MEssRs. +. & II. Tyner have got
moved and settled in their new quarters on
Front street, opposite Burrows mill. They
have a very large and complete stock of
goods which they will take great pleasure
in showing, and measuring off for their
customers
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
NOTICE TO ADvERTlsERA.

large cuts charged double the dimensions Of
tVr.
pl.riayed Advertisements onc.hAlf more than
rgNHa raf4s.
ithrl~ advertising contracts will be understood 70
naVlY riiy e. Tie inned ae business of the ADJ YER
tr an! all "t-r advertisements sent In by the ad.
sertlsrr wi be charged extra.
Advertisements not Aes onyAnied with tnstfuctions
i b. Inverted uAt forbid, and charged accordingly
N,tic,a ior religious and benevolent purposes In
srsie' me tns free Of cost, thereafter charged ~
other adv RI SEN. nts.
Afvefisseai-nt- frosl abroad must be paid for m
vayidbfY ~ rfsaEcs. unless from approved Agents
NtntfagtsfD Tor yesrly advertising terminAbe ~ the
ON i,u II aiyefrsfs they paying ALI advahccment Of
~ tr cent OF the cnntrsct price.
Asserti.emrais inserted next To reading matter
20 per cent advance above rates, and kept In
vi le. - per cont. advance regular rates.
Al transient advertisements must be paid for 10
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
MARRIED.

On tho llth inst, at the residence Of the late
p. Forbes, Esq, near Jerseyville, H., by the
Rev. II. G. Foote, John \. Crawford, Esq, and
Hattie NJ. Lyon, both Of this city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

SIX subscribers of the democrat stopped
last Saturday, and commenced taking the
GAzErTE.-Gasette
An idle boast and a big-falsehood. Now
you know that our list is longer than that of
the Gazette. and yet you persist in telling
the people such notorious stories. Naughty
fellows-you have had your heads turned
by your speculations in mofer gas
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
DEMOCRAT 4 NEWS.
MALL ARRAN0EMENTS

ErC. n. scrivsn, 63 Deafb,rn stroet, Caicsgr,
Ia aui horised TO receive adver tscmeLts for this pa
Der.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
WHITAKER H. GRANT.

ATTORNEY AT LAW h CONVEYANCER
DAVE MORT, IOWA.
OFF ICE, Nos. 4 Second story Ferry
Block, lain trest.
The, have complete abstracts Of the judg-
mcnt ,,cket and all conveyances on therecoras
of Scot. COUNTY, and are prepared to examine
titles and make csnveyances with dispatch.
Sep l0-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

1t will be seen on reference TO the esti-
mates that the Eastern line will cost S49S :
go, and the Western t427 ,lS7, making
difference Of $7l.4S3 in favor 81
the Western line, owing 70 the occupation
Of portion Of the n. : n. r. r.. for which
terms Of compensation should be made With
that Company. provided they are willing
to give 40 the uss Of it.
The Eastern line he's the advantage Of b.
ing IN independent track, and Of psnstrat.
ing portion Of Scott C'unty. not already
accommodated With Railroad facilities and
opening up . fias Agricultural. veil settled
and improved sssalsy iron vhish large
business will be derived
With references to the Northern terminus
Of our surveys (althosgh not Of our future
and proposed sxtsnsiosl W nads con-
neet,os With he G. ]. : N. r r, which
win equally appay - either Lesdoa OF
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18


CTATE OF IOWA, SCOTT COUNTY, ss /:
DIN the County Court Of Scott county, lovs.
In the matter Of the sppicatioa o. d. b.
Mash, Adminisesotos Dc boaie eos, of the eststs
Of Thomas Fostss, deceased, fos leave 70 sell
Real Estate.
To Ellen Poster, widow of the late ThoaAs
Foster, TO Samuel n. roster, Eliza 4. Poster,
Thomas Foster, Ellen n. Foster and Francis
Foster, children Of the said dscessed, snd 70
all persons interested in he eSsste sf TIE aoid
TAemas Foster, ,lats Of Scott County, dsesased.
Notice 10 hereby given that there 10 now on
6ie IN the once Of the County Judge, Of sid
cospty, . petitiou q D. B. Nash, aanisissss.
eoe de Josss aes, of tho sststs Of Thomas fos-
ter, late Of Scott county, decsssed, paying
lesvc 70 sell the following described lsDd b.
loaging 80 ssid estaee, tor The Poymsot Of
debts Of said estate, 70 Wit: Lot No. Z, and
tho North IS feet Of lot In G. 3. Whislsps
addition to Davenport, Seest sosnsy, Iewa, I'D
lots 4 Z il Llsek u Rssysss ! Dilloais A.
dition 70 said Davenport.
And the hearing Of said petition ls ~ foe
the lst Monday ot Neseobee. letoI ~ The
Cosaty Judges edise II Dsvsapost, In sai1
county, at which time and place, al pssjbne
Interested asv hereby noti1ed - appS6e -
shov sssM, II aay thsy hsvs, Why ~ psayes
II saiA pstitisss shssh ~ - G.aeted:
d. b. NASH,
Adninistrsasr = bsaiS Ssss = 9As1ss ~
~ dsesas.d. uBA j - s.l,a- sa;a,
!, October usA. lsss. ,es1sa3y =
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

BETTER TIxEs.-We learn Messrs.
G. II. Kent h Co.. sold large farm on Sat
urday last for cash. We hope they will
keep doing So
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
LOCAL ITEMS.

TIE incIement weather prevented
US receiving our usual teiegraphic dis
patches.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

COOK : sARGESr. H. D. DowNEY, ". cURTIs,
Cook, Sargent, Dswney 4 c.,
II - N X n h - +,
DEALERS IN EXCHANGE &C.,
DUY + SELL EXCHANGE, DISCOUNT
ID paper, make collections, receive deposits,
allowing interest 1t 8 per cent. to regular Gus
toners, and do . regular banking business.
oc15dtf
DesMsines Land Agency.
Land Warrants.
YVHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE FOR SALE
i Land Warrants Of different sisss, which
they will sell for cash or On time to suit pur-
chasers.
They will pay particular attention to the So
lecion and location Of Lands in DcsMoines, Fl.
Dodge, Chart On, and ;other Western LandDis-
tricts. Also to payment Of Taxes and Land
business generally.
EXCHANGE
on all parte Of the United States bought and
sold:
COOK, SARGENT / COOK.
Bankers and Land Asents.
DesAoinss, Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
T.. Il. kRENZ.

NIHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANU-
w facturcr Of Cap. h Furs. Also dealer
in STRAW GOODS, o. every description.
Csps made 70 0sdsr, in tho Eos approved
manner. and ,et ny in the shortes. timc posi-
bio. purchasc al my Goods at Boston ard
New FORK, Ard can offer greater inducenerts
than any sther House in town.
tEPlease give me acsll At No. 40. PcrrySt
apostle Express office. mat du
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
Livery and Sale Stable.
Frank keadrick, Proprietor,
Corner Of Perry and I'd sts.

CARRIAGES / VEHICLES,
~ Of al descriptions On hand
~ and ready for ssrvics ct Ill hours
Of day and night.
Our horses are we'll known to
be the best in this vicinity and oar carriages
are Of the latest styles and best manufacture.
ocl8dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
Connection Il tho Spice Of Trade.

vu>O CoNpORN 70 the times, the SCOTT HOUSE
1 has reduce6 ihe price OF transient to one dollar
psr day, and permanent boardars ore nov taken Of
three dollars per v~eh and upwards. II 10 onr -
that this shall - the kess dollar houss IN
the s.ste.
4 HIN RM1uY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
j. q. FARMER, N. d..

PHYSfCIAN AND SURGEON,
hFFlGt--with Messrs. Roger 4 Bowers, No. So
~ Brady street.
orders left with them will receive prompt st.en.
toa. nov24
JAMRS r. LANE. JOSEPH J. LANk
Attorneys and Cs1nssIlOrs at Law,
oaoe-Sos. ! and S, CONNER rcial Block, south east
corner OF "a and Br adv streets.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

For pne hslfsgusrc two-thiris OF the Above rates,
FgsnssS Cards NOT to exceed 6lines 4i0 0t per an:
tor eari change an additional shsrge Of 96 cent?
pef square Will be made.
space charged at the rate of ~ 50 TOR each
sil tipnal sQt.rc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
CARDS.

Drs. Fountain & Adler,
IIAvE REMOVED THEIR OFFICE FROM
IL LeClaire Block. 10 the Once
Oa Third street, bet. Brady 4 Mann.
vest Of Main.
DR. ApLna's Residence, on Fourth Street
east Of Brady.
ian5 dom
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

BOUND OvER.-The individual who
was so we're anxious to enter into the ice
business, that he could not wait to have
his tickets printed, and accordingly Dor.
rowed Mr.. Altman's, was held to answer
ct the next term of the District Court
Served him right If he had only held on
few days, Altman would have made him
present of the ticketa We understand
there is another charge against the young
man for breaking into the store of Mr.. COL
limar, on Front street. He will probably
have his hands full pecking stone for the
next two or three years.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

EI The young mau who was
drowned off the Ferry Boat last Sunday.
was named Moffat He is a resident of
Nauvoo. his parent. being wealthy citizens
of that vicinity. How much they will be
shocked to hear that their son met his death
in so sudden and terrible . manner, and all
caused from the too free use OF intoxicating
liquors. His body had not been found up
to last evening.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
TAYLOR a. BAuu.ORD.

NO WEST SECOND sTRRRT. (IE CLAIRB
~ Eow) Davenport, Iowa, Wholesale and retail
d al-rs in Drrg-, Medicines Chemicals, Paints OILS.
window Glass. Fancy Articles, PeriumeYy, Mineral
Teeth 9o'd Foil NC, sc 0cho
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

New ARRANGMENT.-Frank Ken
drick, Esq, wei! known as the highly pop
ular superintendent Of the Burtis House has
purchased the interest Of Col. Chas Floyd,
in the livery stable, corner of Fourth and
Perry street and last Saturday took charge
Of the same
Frank is altogether too we'll known to
need any recommendation to public favor
from us, but we will say, we think he will
prove one Of the most popular livery pro-
prietors. Davenport ever saw. Success to
the new arrangement
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

We have the best and most costly steam
press in the State of Iowa-Gazette.
The press referred to was run in the Chi
cago Tribune and other Chicago offices for
thirteen years. and having been condemn ed
by them was purchased by the Sanders for
about one cent per pound, and brought
here to do their work. We have six steam
presses in our Office, the smallest of which
would sell for more money, than would the
Gazette "horse fiddle"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

CONGDON 4 HALL.
ATTORNEYS AVID CouNsRiLORS AT LAW
AND NOTARIEs PUBLIC.
Om,c--Nort h vest corner OF Brady and Second
streets. up-statrs-entrsrce on Brady street.
Inl, 2G-its
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

NitAs. y. PUTNAM. d. LkAkK.
PUTNAM a. IEAKE
A rroRNEyS AND COUNaELOKS AT LAW, and
n Notaries Public Once, No. 25 Main street,
Davenport, iowa May17dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

IA iinaIie4gc sEfs 4sas zro K
sta.4ie" s'fairi9i .atsf; Haafg
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
y. A. O'HEA,
Civil EngineeP and Surveyor.

Is PREPARED to attend to all matters
l. pertaining to his profession vis:
SURVEYING, LEvELIING, CONSTRUC-
TION OF DAMS, LEvEES a BRIDGES,
Plans, Pre- files, and Estimates executed with
accuracy and dispstch. Once old Council
Chamber, cor. ID asd Bssdy Sts.
oct. IA. If.
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erait, Csafectteaeries,

eratt, CsHfoctioaerles,
AO., 40.
DH. PIER UCCu. Aeoue.
ee..............DRADY 0fRBH1..
0ARDLss, FRUITS AND RE1nesanxwrs
BUTTER, RIGGS. &C.
oah a.e s"- m. pvvnuC0l.
w. y. B1oin, N. n.
uAvlN0 tosated IN the CITY q nav spsvs re-
II scectfuly solicts me patronage Of the cittseus
Having had Ions experience In the treatment Of
DlsRAssS or fH1 EYE,
VII Rtve them, togpthes With ether psartics h,s
Atthful stssn'ion.
- Nmss = DssAy-ssssss. arss ssssss sscvs -
Pest OOcs. ieT-0mv
VIM. KEITH, NJ. n,
ID DetROTYuILY 0OLIa ITS ran PATRONAGE
~ Of his fri nds and the public
OssscE-No Wick 'lls Block. over The Bant.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18
JOSHUA BURR,

EXTRAORDINARILY NTREET.........11
A GENTS for the salo % Dupeus,s Spessins
~ and Rlasting Powder, and safety Fuse.
aug4a0-dAvtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-18

PU.lNER a. VAN HOSEN.
A rTORNEYS and Councillors at Law, and Nota.
\ ries Public. Also agents for the Charter Oah
Bire ms Co., Hartford Conn.,. Capital a3GOOO0
Glty Fire In Co. New Haven, q o6OOOsO,
Oiice lie Claire block, Davenport. sept
CDRIsIN L. DOW,
A TToRNEYs AND COUNSRLLOR0 AT LAW
NOrARlRS PUBLIC
cfdce-N Macklot 4 Corbin's Exchange ONCE,
Navenpart, lows. oc16tf
JOHN n. CRAW FORD,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law, AND
~ Notary Public.
O.rcw N.solls' Beck, mp stairs. Ja10
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JOHN e.. BILLS,

A TToRNEy AND COUN3RLOR AT LAW
N md Notary Public.
ofFfcE E-pavenports Bloch, Davenport Iowa.
may2S
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j. w. GUlCEAU.
ATTORNEY AT LAW, NOTARY PUBLIC
COKMIssIoNER.
Orvicw-No 5 Davsnport's Block. Entrance on
Main street Juy1A dAw1y
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Cor. Of tth and LEVIN SITS, Oavenpsvt, 1sws
DAvIs d SON5. Proprietors

I>REE Omnibus to and from the Cars once 70
u s'ages 4 aylng for L. Claire, Prince on, Lyons
Drwiu, Maqu keta AMI Ansmosa
Fare one Do'isr per day. aug2l-1y
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- gsg'sidI .rs79t1nm af1 roc. "a
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PH SfCfAN AND GEOF.
cFticE No 2S corner Main and Third streets,
Davrappr Iowa
~ REID cen be consulted At his once all hours
81 The day or -gh,, unless professionally engaged.
.rnlb
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-18


In the opening lowtorif rcrioi Of four wears the ba
ance against ms Is S650lO00; the next seven hirh tar
f yelrs reduce b. 10 less than S0o0101G; the ucyt low
tariff five Years increase II TO more than $4,000 ono
ne next three years Of high tariff again reduce it 10 IS
WNOlO, making difference in our favor Of more than
Sl3lupOOi while in the next and last eleven low-tarn
years, tho balance against is once more increased IN
nearly S2i0000C0, and that too notwithstanding nm o.
normous export Of s3lL2i076 Of specie in these eleven
years.
Mr.. Chairman, have been seeking for the causes Of
me terrible commissions that have periodically crushed
the country; and here submit is the chief cause.-The
most potent Of all causcsin these monstous exces.es
OF lmporations over exports These make an enormous
foreign debt which has TO De- paid, and paid with interest
an important item that finds place In the annual ta-
hles Of imports and exports And this debt ffor am
speaking Of balances only after deduoting eport.1 ms
To be discharged 10 specie Thus, TO meet the balance
otimpnrts against in the last eleven years we with
uIew nom the eapal of the country and exported abroad
S'li'~Wlto Why sir the entire coinage Of this GOV
eTnwont from l93 20 1888 only SOL $50 OSQ TX
and mere Is nearly one-half II that withdrawn from
We capital Of the country In The last eleven years; aud
slofl1blph' or more than quarter Of the entire
coinage mas been withdrawn and exported from the
country IN the last four Years This enormous drain M
Sil40lOOO in specie stl left debt Of S236i1 M for
nIcgn goods consumed above an domestic exports
IN the same period and cf also the entire interest what
ever may be, upon total foreign debit which is now
estimated a. no less sum than S501 100000 Here
again say IN this enormous drain Of cash capital sprinp
ing Wrecty from excessive Imports of foreign goods Is
the great causc of "cOn,ulsons
come now TO The effect NJ hi1h and low duties res.
pceu'eY upon expenditure and revenue, (meaning rev
eue rom customs al0nel excluding the period nom
1912 10 1919 entirely and the year 1858 from the ffh no.
out Of war.