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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-12

Legal Notice.


trustees sale.
w James Macintosh and Melisss Macintosh
certain dsed OF trust. conveying to said trustee the
land III Scott counts, Iowa, described follow to-
vii Lots number fonr [Il and Ave Isl In block o
eleven in Aaokintoshs q addition 10 the city
OF Davenport as loitei and recorded On Land Rec
ords ~ : OFT county, which said conveyance was
made BY the said James Msck'ntosh AMI Melissa J
Msckiniosh for the purpose Of securing the pay
ment Of two certain pre- mssory note. and the
resi- thereon, signed by ssid James Msck mt osh Ia
It'd the te"th day OF October, A y 1855, and psya-
bic "a follows One for the Of four hupdr and
-ixts dollars t$sC0 pay able year after date ard
one for the sum Of sky dollars 1861 psyable xix
months after date with ints the rate ~ ten
per cent per annum after maturity. payabi. t. the
order OF John Dolert WEIGH first IN ed note
the sum 81 one hundred and sixteen dollars rAliSl
was paid.
And now said first named promissory note having
become due and payable, and the said James MACK
intosh haina failed to pay the same, l. Patrick Nc.
0uire, trustee as aforesaid, do hereby give this
public notice, thasby virtue OF the power vhchis 10
me vested by said d-ed Of TIuat, will. Tuesday
the 18th day 81 ctober, A y 1882 at the hour u
House door 10 the city ~ Davenport, expose and oer
FOR sale by public auction the parcels Of land above
described much thereof shall necessary 10
satisfy and pay the cunt u said notes with the In
teHest thereon 70 the day Of sale together With all
the costs and expenses attending said sale costs Of
this notice and TTusteess fees.
Dated tie Sd day Of October, D 1859
PATRICK MCGUIRE,
oct4 Trustee
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Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Il FARM
AT PUEgEEC SALE

| WILL be seld at public sale, at the Hotel OF
Mr.. John Mcdaniel, in Chestertown, Nd, on
TUESDAY, the 9Th of December, 1859. at ii
O'Clock, a. M, Farm owned by Mr.. JOSEPH
WALRAVEN, situate within three miles of
Chestertewn, and now occupied by him, con-
talning 2G7 ACRES, more or less. The land
has been Tuned, has clay bottom, is a medium
soil and productive. All the grains and grasses
grow well, and clover acts finely. The land
lies l"vei, with fine stream OF water passing
through four fields, and with q slight alteration
pt teEcIng the Whole of the fields can be wa.
tered. 1t is in five fields, we'll fenced. About
- 80 10 60 acres, in Oak Timber and other
EiTill Wood. 4 portion Of the Nursery will
Iia:1A ae sold with the Farm. The Dwelling
ls brick, j. stories high, with cellar four
rooms on the first floor Kitchen, stone; Out
houses, gtanary, corn crib, carriage house in
good order fine spring of delightful water
within 30 yards of Kitchen, with a spring
house over 1t. There Is also a tenant house on
the farm
This land adjoins the property Of Messrs. !.
B. FenEimOre, Parsons, and uynson; lies con-
venleni to churches, SCHOOLS, post office, &c.-
The situation is healthy, and the neig hborhocd
u good one.
The Terms of Sale are: One-fourth by the
lst of January next, when possession will be
delivered; The balance in L. 9, 3, 4 aud years
with interest.
GEORGE VICKERS, Agent
nl1-ts for JOS Walraven.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
Wreck of the ROYAL Charter

The details of the wreck of the Royal Char
ter, of which full accounts have reached US by
the late arrivals from Europe, are sad in the
extreme. 1t seems that the vessel, after a ra-
pid passage from Melbourne, was within two
or three hours sail of Liverpool when she was
overtaken by the furious gale which drove her
with her living freight to destruction. She
struck on the morning of the Goth ult, at about
o'clock. At about Z o'clock, when, by the
heroism of sailor who had swan ashore with
rope, and all were buoyed up with hopes of
speedy preservation by this means, the ship
suddenly parted amidships and commenced go
ing to pieces. Many were killed outright by
the falling fragments, and only twenty six sue.
ceeded in reaching the shore, among whom
there was not superior officer, nor a woman or
child. The Royal Charter was an iron vessel,
of 2,749 tons register, clipper built, and fur
nished with auxiliary screw engines. She was
built in 1855, at a cost of over 100000, and
was insure for G9O,0OO. Her general cargo
was not very valuable-say $4,000. The ves-
sci had on board (supposed) 10000 ounces of
gold, besides large number of sovereigns, es.
timated of the total value of from G5OOOOO to
E300,000, and hopes were entertained that the
whole or portion OF this might be recovered
by divers. The number of persons lost were
46S.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
Another Homicide,

we are again called upon to chronicle ano
ther serious affair, resulting in death-the kill
ing o. a man named James H. Wilson, by a ma
named James Brown-whch OCCURRED on Salur
uay last, at the farmhouse of BENZ. F. Hurlock
near Green's mill, in Little Creek Hundred -
Inc facts of the case, related TO US by Sewel
. ureen' Esq, are briefly as follows:
: A man named VIM. Dennis had dauph,a,
between whom and Brown there existed an at.
'achmens' to which the father objected. The
gFI' on account of the objections at home, left
her iathers house and took up her residence
with the family of Manlove Jones'. On Satur.
oay' the deceased, with his wife, on returning
from henton, stopped at Dennis and took din
ner' when the latter engaged him to assist in
taxing his daughter home-whither, however,
sue promised 10 go peaceaby. While she was
preparing her clothes for The return, Wilson
started towards his home, Dennis walking
alongside the carriage; when, about a hundred
yards from the place where the daughter was.
they saw Brown (who was charged, though
wrongtully, with having persuaded the girl to
lIs
LOCK, In whose employ he was; Dennis exclaim-
ed there is tie d-n son of a b., now," at
the same time handing Wilson heavy stick
cut for the occasion. The latter immediately
proceeded towards Brown, as also did Dennis.
Wilson struck Brown with the stick, and Den.
MS struck him with stone, when, as Wilson
was In the act of repeating his blow, Brown
caught up bean pole and struck him on the i
neck, telling him to the ground, and producing
instant death. he (Wilson) not being seen to
move after the fall. Mr.. Green and others
were soon on the spot, and labored for some-
time to restore him to life, but from the BEGIN
ming there were no signs of returning lIfe.-I
There was no appearance of his neck being
ilSlocated, as was supposed, nor was the slight
'st wound produced by the blow, which is said
o have been light one.
Coroner's inquest was held on Sunday.
md verdict rendered that Mr.. Wilson came
o his death on Saturday, the 18th instant, by
troke from stick or pole in the hands of Jas.
Srown' in self;defence." Brown and Dennis
ave since been held to bail, each in the sum
SJ0O, for their appearance at the next term
court. Wilson and Brown, we learn, were 5,
Irangers to each other, and the former being
pugnaclous disposition and under the in
uence of liquor, must have acted entirely at
ne instgation of Dennis, who was also inebr. a
ted at the time. n
1t is very unfortunate affair, though Brown o
cted clearly in self-defence, and is said TO he n
niformly peaceable and quiet man. Il
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
Lecture by DIR. Cooke.

Rev. Chas. Cooke, D. D., of Dover, has been
obtained to deliver the first Lecture of the
Coure, for the present season, before the
Smyrna Library Association, on Wednesday
evening of this week, the 18th inst. DIR. Cook
is known to most of our readers (by reputation
atleasD as an able speaker. ripe scholar, and
one in every way qualified to give an entertain
ing Lecture. Ills subject will be-" Perfec-
ton or, the Schoomaster and the Preacher :"
IA fine theme for speaker with an analytical
mind and descriptive abilities, and we have no
doubt, in DR.. Cookies hands, will be made ex-
ceedingly attractive and interesting. Though
the notice has been shore, we hope our citizens
are prepared and will come out in goodly NUM-
bers on this occasion.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

PETERsoN's MAGAzINE.-We are in recent
of this popular Lady's Magazine for December.
1t is a splendid number. "Peterson " has
circulation already, it is said, of nearly 100000,
but will be greatly improved in 1860. 1t will
contain about 1000 pages of double column
reading matter; IA steel plates; IL colored
steel fashion plates; IL colored patterns in
Berlin work, embroidery or crochet; and 800
wood engravings. Its price is,but Two Dollars
a year, or a dollar less than Magazines of its
class. Subscribe for it and save dollar. To
clubs, it is cheaper still-viz: three copies for
So, or eight for $40. To every person getting
up club, the Publisher will send two splendid
engravngs of Niagara, of size for framing.
Address CHARLES J. PETERSON, 3O6 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia. Specimens sent gratis.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
Sales of Property.

Col. Daniel Cummins has purchased the fol-
lowing Real Estate, viz: The farm known as
"Cornucopia," in Duck Creek Hundred, of
Capts. Whillden & Ball, for $4,000. The farm
known as the " Walker Farm" in Appoquini-
mink Hundred, of VIM. c. Mitchell, for $4,000
and, also, lot of four acres in West Smyrna,
Kennedy g. Cavender, for $1,000.
James II. George has purchased of Matthias
Jerman, farm in Little Creek Hundred, for
"a 600
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

MExICo.-The steamship Tennessee has ar
rived at New Orleans, from Vera Cruz, Oh The
6th inst Many vessels had been destroyed il
the port of Vera Cruz by the severe weather
The expedition of the Liberals against Tehu
acan, Orza5a and COrdova, had failed Gem
Meja having retreated without firing a gun
with loss of six hundred men taken prisoners
and leaving behind thousand muskets and Il
cannon. Santa Anna appears likely to have
another turn in Mexican affairs, Marquiza hav-
lag pronounced in his favor, after having seized
a conducta from the interior, containing $2,-
100000. He appropriated, however, only
$600,000 of it to himself. Mramon had left
the Capital, accompanied only by four aids.de-
camp, ostensibly to collect troops to persue
Marquiza, but it was surmised that he is in
league with Marquza. Afford had been de-
feated by General Degollado, who was in pur-
suit of Gen. Wol.
The Liberals are in complete possession of
II of the Mexican States, as we'll as all the
seaports.- They are receiving supplies daily of
arms and ammunition, and cannot fa il. with the
numerous advantages they enjoy, to hem in Mi
ramon, if he has not eloped, and take possession
of the capital.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
THE ELECTIONS.

The elections held last week have gone, in
most of the States, largely for the Opposition.
New YoRK.-In this State, the Republicans,
it is conceded, have carried all the State off,
GERS and more than two.thrds of the Legisla-
ture. That part of the Republican ticket sup
ported by the American party wi i'll have about
$4,000 majority, while those of the Democrats
supported by the Americans run the remaining
part OF the Republican ticket very close. The
total vote in New York city was $4,000 less
than the number of names registered, and
10000 less than last year.
New JERsEY.--Olden, the Republican cand-
date for Governor, is elected over Gen. Wright,
by about 1000 majority. The Democrats will
have a majority of 3 in the Legislature on joint
ballots in the Senate and tie in the House.
The Governor and Legislators were the only
officers voted for.
MAssAcHUsETTs.-Banks Rep, is reelected
Governor by majority of 5000 on the whole
vote. His plurality over Gen. Butler, Dem in
more than $4,000. The Legislature is more
than three.fourths Republican. The vote in
Boston was the smallest cast in the last twenty
years, and 5000 less than last year.
LOUIsIANA.-The Democrats have carried
the State, electing the Governor and their
whole State ticket. The Congressional dele
CATION stands one X. N. (BOuligny) and three
Democrats.
WIsooNsIN.-The Republicans have succeed.
ed by increased majorities, electing Randall
their candidate for Governor.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

SUDDEN DE4TH-AHeged Homicide "A man,
named John Moore, 81 years Of age, machinist
by occupation. met his death, Sunday afternoon.
in Philadelphia, in a very singular manner
He entered Birds saloon, in Sixth street, be.
low Market about half past one o'clock. While
there, man, named Hugh Cassidy, entered
the saloon, and In short time the two got into
a quarrel. Cassidy slapped Moore in the face.
when Moore ceased quarrelling and sat down
in chair. In few minutes afterwards he
died in his chair. Cassidy at once surrendered
himself to Officer Wilson. lie was a man of
incorporate habits, and was much in liquor at
the time he entered the place.-PreSS.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna. white wheat is selling at ST. 80
Red. 81 25; Corn (old) 90 cts.,-new. 65
Rye, 81 and Oats, 3s cts. per bushel. Sweet
potatoes. 81; and Round potatoes, 81 cts. pei
bushel. Butter, % cts. per lb. Eggs, IA cts
per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 40; Red. 81 %; Rye
So cts; Corn. (old) 9O,--new, rs; and Oats, AZ
cents per bushel.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
Damages from the Kansas War.

Whatever differences of opinion exist as tC
the Kansas troubles, says the. Lancaster Er
press all parties in the Territory seem to be
unanimous in calling upon the General Govern.
ment to pay the private losses which they in.
involved. During the progress of the war each
party strenuously denied that the other had
suffered any injuries; but now they seem to
have quietly met in peaceful conference for the
purpose of estimating each others claims
Gov. Geary, in 1857, first recommended the ap-
polntmcnt of commission for this purpose, md
IN 1899 Gov. Medary presented the report of
Uen' strickland, who was appointed commits
s!oner upon that suggestion. The report, how
ever was incomplete, and a new CONN., ission of
three persons Was appointed, one by the Cover
nor and one by each branch of the Legislature.
The commission held sessions and took testi-
mony IN each county where damage had been
sustained, and the following statement gives a
summary of the results arrived at;
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

BRowNsvILLE.-The Mayor of Brownsville
has appealed to New Orleans for aid in resist
ing the Mexican marauders infesting the Rio
Grande. and two gentlemen of New Orleans
had proposed. on the 8th inst, to go down in
command of a hundred or more men to the re-
lief of Brownsville, provided the necessary pro-
visions were furnished for the expedition, and
the owners of the Arizona offered conveyance
for the volunteers. We learn further by tee.
graph that Gen. Palfrey's brigade is willing to
60 to Brownsville, if subsistence is provided -
Gen. Walker has also volunteered to take
command of company, but as yet the authori-
ties of New Orleans have taken no measures to
second these liberal offers and aid our beleag-
ured citizens on the Texan frontier.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

FEARFUL WHIRLwIND.-A Child Carried
of a Mite.-Further particulars concerning the
late whirlwind in Chowan and Perouimans
counties, N. c., assure US that it swept al over
that section as perfect besom of destruction.-
A poor widow, Mrs. Ashley, and child, had
their house thrown about their ears as straws in
a hurricane. She herself is so mangled that
her lite is despalred of. The child is expected
to die also. People were reused from their
slumbers In the darkness of the night, to find
their cottages torn into atoms as by u bomb OF
INSTRUCTION. ana themselves glad to escs pc
with mained limbs, and stripped of every com.
fort of life.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
The Saints again in Trouble.

Information received at Washington from
Utah states that Judges Sinclair and Cradel.
baugh are on the way to Washington. Muir.
ders and dassassinations continue IN Utah, but nc
arrests are made, as the Mormons systema tical.
ly obstruct the course of justice. An opinion
prevails among the " Genties that the courts
will be useless unless the government changes
its policy. Gen. Johnson is so restricted by in
s;ruc;ions that he is unable to make any move
ment towards atfording protection to those seek
ing it. The presence of the army at Camp
Floyd only adds 10 the prosperity of the Saints,
III consequence of the money spent for supplies.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

New HoUsEs.-Workmen are engaged in
laying the foundations of two new frame build
ings in this town-one a storehouse for Mr..
Edward Beck, on Commerce street, between
Main and Market, the other dwelling for Mr..
John c. Bryan, on Main, near Chestnut st.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

FIVE new two story Brick Houses, in vii.
mington, belonging to F. Vincent, were blown
down on Sunday last, by the heavy storm OF
wind and rain that prevailed about noon. They
had been enclosed but a few days previous
The windows of The second story being open,
the wind entered, lifted the roof and carried it
% or 30 feet from the building.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

STABBING AFFAIR IN FREDERIoA.-We learn
that one day last week two men, named re-
spactively Clark and Harrington. got into a
dispute, when Clark was stabbed in the neck
by harrington, inRicting serious but not me-
deessarily a fatal wound. As is usual, in such
cases, rum was at the bottom of the affair.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
An Army OF Hogs.

An exchange says that one million, three
hundred and ten thousand hogs were Slaughtered
at the different establishments in Louisville.
during the year ending Sept 1st. But few
persons can realize how immense number a
million is. In national transactions, we be-
come accustomed 10 hearing the terms, millions
OF acres, and millions of dollars used so much.
as to make the term familiar to US, with scarce
a conception Of the amount implied. To count
a million Of dollars slngy, at the rate of ninety
minute, and ten hours day, says the Bridge
ton Pioneer, would require one person more
than eighteen working days, or nearly two.
thirds of months steady labor. At the rate
OF sixty minute, and working ten hours day,
1t would require one man thirtysix days or six
weeks to count singly the hogs slaughtered in
one year at Louisville. Supposing each hog
to occupy space three feet long, and these
hogs to be placed in a single line, they would
reach in continuous line distance of seven
hundred and fifty-four miles, and travelling at
the rate of 20 miles day, would require thirty.
seven days to pass given point. Placed in
ranks twenty deep, they would extend thirty
seven miles.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
ThanksgiYing DaY.

This day is becoming, as it should be, in this
section general holiday, like it is in most Of
the other States. We are informed that the
different places of business in Smyrna will be
closed on Thursday next, and the day spent in
church-going, eating pumpkin pie, &c. Our
country friends will bear this in mind.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

Ir is stated that Mr.. Jarrett, the Democratic
candidate for Comptroller of the Treasury, fas
determined to contest the seat of Mr.. Purnell
Immediately on the assembling of the Legisla-
ture, on the ground that the election Of the lat
ter was effected through fraud and violence in
Baltimore.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

SOME of the Iowa papers find fault with the
Governors proclamation for Thanksgiving, be.
cause in it is the assertion that the State has
been blessed with plentiful harvests this year
whereas, they say, every one knows that there
was but half crop.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17
n O &c e.

The subscriber has not removed
from Smyrna, as he anticipated ; he would therefore
inform his friends and the public that he is prepare
TO repair with and dispatch, all kinds Of Watches
and Jewelry left with him.
OK A good assortment of WATCHES and JEW
IN ELRY always on hand. Next door TO his old
S@SS<S stand, opposite FoxwelI's Hotel
Nov II, 80. II. X. PARSONS
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

RrIsEMEsTs.--Atiention 10 called to the
new advertisements of A. Scout. Henry r. Par
sons. Thos Czrrow. Geo. Vickers C267 acres Of
iland) and r.. +. Hastings.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

SUDDEN DEATH.-Wm Bracken, an old citi.
zen OF Mill Creek Hundred, DEL, was attacked
with apoplexy in his corn field on the I'd inst.
and died on the following day.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-17

IcR.-There was ice about half an inch il
thickness on the ponds Monday morning. L
has since moderated. b