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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-11-24

1t is a good old custom. II was 'n-
vented in the land Of wooden hu''heS''
ard has become almost universal IN thcsc
United States. 1t is purely an Aihe'''
can afrar-the people Of no other coun'
try being supposed to be capao'e
aor.tandine its full merits. In the
earlier DAYS oftbe observance OF Thanks
irving day, away down among the no
ma hills Of old New England, 1t was
most rcleiously observed, and he who
aid not abstain from secular business on
that dav, was voted an infidel. In lat
ter times, both there, here and else
where, the keen edge has slightly worn
off. and though the day is still hailed
with Joy, it is not the day it used to be.
But nowhere as in New England, even
at this time, is Thanksgiving day oberv-
Cd.
The people Of Iowa arc called upon
today. to return Thanks to the Great
Givcr Of the Universe, for tho many
blessings of which they have been the
recipients during the past year.
1t Is a good old custom-this observ-
ancc Of day Of Thanksgiving. 1t is
fitting that each and all Of US should be
thankful at all times-cvery day OF our
lives, for the many favors shown us-for
lile,hcslth, peace and understanding, but
on this day in particular, it is becoming
that all manner Of business should be
laid aside, and that the day be spent in
returning cheerful thanks and praise nm
to Him who provides for, and watches
over all.
The people of Iowa have had much
for which to be thankful, since the
Thanksgiving day Of 1853. Their crops
have been abundant, and great prosper
ity has attended every step. The great
abundance which the soil has brought
forth, gives sure promise that no famine
shall be found in the lands, and that
want OF the necesssries OF life shall not
enter here. Let all give thanks for this
kind Providence.
1t is expected that while all are duly
thankful and praycriul during the day,
that there will be great cxertion on the
part of all to make full and complete
examination and discussion of the good
things with which we have been sup
Piled. THIS Is part and parcel OF the
arrangement. Though everybody is OK
pccted to attend divine service and join
in universal thanks, it is also quite OBJ
ligatory that ample ustice should be
done to the huge dinners which the cum
ming hands of noble housewives have
prepared for the occasion. We need
not-wc presume urge the public il
this matter, as it is point upon whlci
most men in sound health and in the en-
joyment OF sharp appetite arc very sen
slbie.
We trust this day will be happy one
among all. II is a fine occasion for dis
pensing charities. II there are any ncal
you who are unable to furnish their Ia
bcs for the day, let those who have been
more fortunate in the world, ssopen THEN
hearts and loosen their parse strings fol
charity's sake. 1t will be money wei
invested.
With these remarks we leave the
matter in the hands Of the public, rely
ing with confidence upon the ability o
all to carry ont all things thereunto per
tanning. We wish all happy, happy
day, and the recurrence of many such
before the sun of life shall set,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-11-24
Sixth Annual AMnOuGsccmen
CONTINUED SUCCESS or THE
COSMOPOLITAN Art Association.

tOstI0VVAttaN RTt AcsOClaJlOHs
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Any person can become member ~ subscribing So
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The SUPERB ENGRAVING, which every subscriber
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entitled
ssSHAKSPEARE AND HIS FRIENDJ,"
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satisfaction. Nowork Of equal value was ever
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ing printed on heavy plate paper, 30 by 80 inches,
making a most subperb ornament suitable for the
walls Of either library parior, or office.
1t can be sent to any part OF the country, by
mail, with safety, being packed in a cylinder
postage prepaid.
Think Of it Such work, delivered FREQ Of
charge, and the Art Journal, one year, for three
dollars.
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be received until the
Evening of Tuesday the 3lst day Of January,
1860, at which time the books will close and the
Premiums be given to subscribers.
Noperson is restricted to singa subscription.
Those renting SIS are entitled to six member
ships.
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R0nkin. Notice.

IN THURSDAY NEXT, 24rH NOVEMBER,
O(being Thanksgiving Day. The Banks of the
undersigned will be closed:-All paper maturing
on that day will be due and payable on tho
following day, Friday, 18th November.
COOK d SARGENT,
STATE BENK OF IOWA, MERCHANTS Branch,
TALLMAN, POWERS l. MCLEAN.
Davenport, Nov. 10Th, 1859.
nov 21-ti
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Get Your Pictures Framed.
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+. WE I0S,
(Second street, opposite Warrington Sqmare,)
FRAMES PICTURES TO ORDER;
A LSO keeps constantly on hand all kinds Glazed
IA Windows, Looking Glasses, Paints, Oils and
Putty. F.WEISS
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

A REvoLUrIoNARY Relic. The fol-
lowing eloquent Revolutionary Sermon,
preached on the 10Th Of September,
l771, on the era of the battle Of Bran 3.
DIVINE, by the Rev. Jacob Prout, to a
large portion of the American soldiers
in the presence of General Washing
ton, General Wayne, and Others Of
the Continental army, was recently
discovered among the old papers of Ma
jor john Jacob schoeiinyer, an officer Of
the Revolution. 1t should beperused by
every lover of patriotism MI. Vernon
Rec9rd.
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LOOK HERE.
NOW is YOUR TIM E ,
TO Purchase Goods Cheap.
Great: inducements Offered to Families by
wAUPPERMAN 4 HALL,
CORNER OF 9th AND BRADY SITS.
clos ing Out.
Great Closing out Sale at and Below Cost, Of
our Well Selected, Large and New Stock Of Sta
pie and Fancy Groceries.
lmpo rtea Wines, Liquors, Cigars &c.
The aforesaid Stock will be offered to the
Public at and below cost,
Up to the 1st Day Of jan, 1860.
When the balance left AFTER the LIST, will be closed
out at
Auc ton,
So now is your time to get your Winters supply
OF
Groceries, sc.
Cheaper than you ever will have chance again.
Our Goods are all of the very best, which any
Market can afford.
We have selected them with great care, and to
all say, come and avail yourself Of the Present
opportunity to lay in your supplies cheap. We
are determined t close out our Stock before Jan
uary LIST. 1860
Don't forget the place, Conner Of Brady 1
Fifth streets, Davenport, Iowa.
NOVEL WAUPAERlAN s HALL.
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kVANS, CHEW / CO.,

AvANCS Univ - W.
Agency for Laflin, Smith 4 BOles Pow.
der Mills, SaugeJtles, n. Y.
WE HAVE ON HAND AT MAGAZINE.
w 500 packages Of Powder.
RiNs 0ssA Sporting Powder
In ksgs, half kegs, quarter kegs, and cannistsrs.
Blasting Powder and Safety Fuse.
Parties Wishing large supplies Of Blasting Pow
der, would do well TO address rs.
vALL POWDER WARRANTED.
CHICAGO AUDUBON CLUs PREMIUM PowDa.
This powder took the Arst premium ct the late
fair 81 The United States Agricultural Society II
tost with Hasard's aud other we'll known bsasds.
e sale in : h can. y aess.s ses z. .sosAe-
tugos1. EVANS, CHEW : CO..
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Resotved. That we firmly believe in the


success of the immutable principles pro-
mulgated in the Declaration of Indepcpd-
ence, embodied in the Constitution Qf our
country, and further enunciated 10 the
Philadelphia platform adopted by the Ma
tional Republican, Convention at Phila-
delphia, the 18th of June 1856, and that
in order TO secure the rights of the thirty
millions of freemen of our Republic, the
success of the Republican party in oppo-
sition to the supercilious dictation of a
haqdful of oligarehs at the South and
their natural allies at the North is a
paramount necc ssity.
ReSotUea, That the support which has
been given to the slave power by that 20
litical party which calls itself Democrat
ic, namely; in the repeal Of tae time-hop-
ored Missouri Compromise for the pur-
pose of creating pew Slave States, by the
Dred Scott decision which foists 4 frican
slavery on all our Territories by the Le-
compton swindle, and by the attempt to
reopen the AFRICAN slave trade is contra
ry to the genius of liberty, and che inten-
tion of the authors of our Republic.
ReSoyeed, That the Administration Of
Mr. Buchanan has been marked by a
reckless extravaganza Of expenditure
which has raised the annual expenses OF
our government to near 100000, 900 in
a time of profound peace, and that the
extravagant scheme of borrowing thirty
millions additional whcrewith to strength
en- slavery by the partiality Of the social
ed Democracy, was considered to the ex
clusioD of Mr. Grows bill providing lands
for the landess, is one among many IN
suits which that great mass of population
known as the iahoring class have received
from the slave power.
Resolued, That this convention cordial
ly approve of the course of the Hen. 81
mon Cameron, ogr Senator in Congress
and that we have entire confidence in his
ability as man and his patriotism as a
statesman.
ResQtred, That this Convention hearth
ly approves of the course of G. W. SEQ
field, Esq, our late Senator in the Legis-
lature Of Pennsylvania, and that the sig
nal ability and zeal shown BY him in the
maintenance of the principles of Repub-
licanism meets cur entire appreciation.
Resoiyed, That we heartily end dorse the
nominees Of our State Convention and
will render them a cordial support.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-29

support "Black Republican, and boy
at that" as some of them were loudly
proclaiming The "regulars," after kick
ing Mr.. Dent, ETC., out of the meeting,
finally concluded to permit Mr.. Burt to
run as an "independent," guaranteeing
him the party support; and Furthermore
promising to keep Messrs. Bird and Cros-
by (the Republican independents on the
track also-hoping thereby to draw off a
sufficient number of Republicans to de-
feat Mr.. Jones and elect Mr.. Burt. We
are now assured that Mr. Bird and Mr..
Crosby are fully sabserved-perhaps un-
wittingly-to the scheme. Republicans
may now see how easily they will be fool
ed into clecting pro-slavery, huaker
Sheriff, by throwing few votes away
upon either Bird or Crosby. We pre-
sent the facts, and solicit their candid
consi deration of the matter-hoping they
will take tack in time from the wrong
course.
The Democratic Senatorial Conferees
met in convention and nominated as THEN
candidate, Miles White, of this county
J. B. Smith Of this place vas nomiqa-
ted in the Representative conference, as
the candidate for this county, and j. J
Werlae, from Tioga county.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-29
Can q Congressman lose His
EraMking Privilege?

The argument on the negative of this
question is thus stated in the Washing,
ton Republic -
There is no lalO prohibiting a member
Of Congress from employing an amanuen-
sis to write his name on docuMents or
letters which he desires TO frank. There
has been, however, during all the time
that the practice has prevailed as afore-
said, among the printed regulations of the
Postofice Department, one which says
that "no member of Congress can author
ize his assistant, clerk, or any other per-
son to write his name for the purpose of
franking any letter, public or private" !"
This regulation applies, in terms, only to
letters and not to documents-but 1t has
never been enforced, even in regard to
letters. Although the printed regula-
tions have denied the right of a member
to make use Of an amanuensis in franking,
the practical regulations of the Depart
ment have uniformly sanctioned it.
We do not concede the right of the
Department to say that member cannot
authorize another person to write his name
on letter document for the purpose of
franking It. when member acknoHl-
edges the frank to be his, that should set
tie all questions Of its validity. Suppose
member should break his right arm; is
he to be deprived of his franking priyi-
.ege during the time he is thus disabled !?
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that great objections had been made to !

that great objections had been made to
the casing around the tunnels. but the
directors persisted in adopting the plan,
notwithstanding it had been tried and
abandoned bv the Collins and other steam
ers. The Coroper's inquest was COM
menced at Weymouth on the 18th, and
the evidence clearly showed the cause of
'the explosion to kes First, the supply OF
the boilers through the water acket of the
funnel was stopped because of failure
in the auxiliary pumping power; second
a stack-pipe which acts as safety-vaive
had in it. q, tap when the casing was
hydraVlicaily tested, and that tap was
turned, apparently Intentionally, 50 that
the pipe was useless, The inquest was
adjourned till the 17th.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-29
Accident 10 tine Great western
-~TerEific Explosion and
Loss of Life.

By the steamer City Of Baltimore
which arrived off Feather Point on the 25th
inst, we have the following interesting
news :
On the afternoon of the 9th, when the
Great Eastern was off Hastings, feed,
pipe casing in the forward funnel, which
had been introduced on the ground OF
economy in heat, and to keep, the heat
of the tunnels from the cabin, exploded
with terrific force, blowing the funnel
into the air, and tearing to pieces the
grand saloon and lower deck cabins,
through which the funnel passed, and
otherwise doing great damage to the in
ternal fittings. Great CONSERVATION pre-
vailed on board, but prompt efforts were
made to get at the unfortunate men in
the engineering department, who were
either buried in the rubbish or Frustrated
by the steam. Three firie-men were found
in dying state, and soon expired, while
eight others we've injured, two of whom
subsequently dad. One fireman was lost
overheard, having either fallen into the
water orjumped into it to escape scalding.
The injured men were generally pro.
crossing favorably, although two o. three
of them were in a precarious condition.
The numerous guests on board had only
quilted the grand saloon, Through which
the funnel passed, and in which they had
been dining few minutes before the
explosion took place. Bus for this, the
consequences would have been most
serious. The explosion is stated 70 have
probable been one of the most terrific
which a vessel has ever survived, ant
which none in the world could have with
stood, save structure of such marvellous
strength as the Great Eastern. She no
only resisted it, her frame sustaining nj
injury whatever, but it made so little diff
ference IN the movements of the vesse
that the engines were never once storpeC
| till she reached Portland. It is asserted
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-29
The Buchanan Candidates.
What they Did COnFf Week.

We announced briefly last week, that
VIM. Burt, of Ulysses, had been adopted
by the "Mulatto democrat" of this coun-
ty as their candidate for Sherif-he run
ming nominally as an Independent candi-
dqte. These facts are now patent to the
public, and Mr.. Burt is now canvassing
the county.
The meeting of their Committee was a
stormy opa-Mr. Dent insisting that bis
candidate Harlan P. Bird, whose claims
have been placed before the public in a
short hapd-bill, signed by about 80 per
sons, mostly blood relatons) should be
adopted and ran as the regular candidate
But Mr.. Dent and his proposition were
ruled out-the regular" feeling them
selves greatly insulted BY being asked K
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-29

fand Genesee valleys, but actually bring
ing Western New York in closer prox-
unity to Philadelphia and the South than
by the New York and Erie Railroad, or
any other road. This new road, it will
be borne In mind, will be feeder of the
Sunbury and Erie, at Shippen. The fit
qess of making this PROMINENT point ca
the line of the railroad, learn, is un-
derstood by the company in contcmplat-
ing to locate here some of their shops.
This evinces the foresight and good judg-
ment of the company in making this Sc
lection. Shipper is destined to be the
ALTOONA of the Sunbury ahd Erie Rail-
road.
/ must be allowed here to refer to the
interesting gaeqqaintances made during my
short stay at Shipper, while I was the
guest Of Mr.. Dixie, the gentlenlaply PRO-
|prietor Of the Emporium House, whose
table apd accommodations, by the way,
would Do credit to any place. Among
them were General Fleming, Judge Ives,
j. B. Earl, Esq., and captain jarrett, the
latter one of the most active, energet-
c, and talented of of the engineers on the
road.
As before limited, the land around Ship
pen, though mainly covered with the
densest forest, is teeming with richness,
and fertility of soil. The hills skirting
the rivers, though high, slope off into
beautiful undulating plains set with choi-
ccst timber of every variety indigenous tc
this latitude. The soil is truly deep, rich
and productive, of loamy nature, mixed
with yellow sand, and the vegetable de-
posite accumulating for centuries.-Al-
though the clearing of these lands for
farming purposes will be attended with
much labor or account of the prodigious
amount of timber on them, bur after be-
ing cleared, as the experience of few
hardy pioneers already testlfes, they
pIove highly remunerative, and amply
compensate for all the toll in the rich re-
ward of grains and escular roots yielded
by them. The soil is especially adapted
to grasses, oats, and potatoes aud when
once brought under agricultural treat
mept, as it may be, none can be more pro-
ductive nor yield finer crops of the cerc-
ais. 1t certainly is pity that families in
our large towns, and even in many por-
tions of the copntry, should tear ttem-
selves loose from the endearing ties of So
cial life and risk their very lives in scTam-
bling for gold at Frazer River or Pixies
Peak, when the means OF competency lie
at their own doors, and await only a will
ling mind and an able body to put them
into shape to enjoy. When once the Sun
bury aud Erie Railroad is opened through
Potter M'Kean and Elk counties, thou
sands Of acres Of the finest land in the
world will be bought within twelve hours
ride from our own metropolis. And Why,
then, emigrate to the far, far West when
we have land as good, and cheap, timber
plentier, water better, climate healthieg
and so near home? H. A. ii.
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Mr.. GREELEY writes as to the cause


of the saltness of Salt Lake, thus;
"That this Lake should BE salt, is no
anomaly. All large bodies of water iuIo
which streams discharge themselves,
while they have severally no outlet, are,
or should be salt, If ore such is fresh,
that is an anomaly indeed.-Lake Utah
probably receives as much saline matttr
as Salt Lake. but discharges it through
the Jordan and remains fresh; while Sal.
Lake, having no issue, save by evapora,
ton, is probably the safest body of water
on earth. The ocean is comparatively
fresh; even the Mediterranean OF Lee.
HON is not half so salt. | am told tha.
three barrels of this would yield barrel
of salt: that seems rather strong, yet its
intense saltncss no one, who has not had
it in his mouth, his nostrils, realizes. You
make your way in from not, rocky beach
over a chaos Of volcanic basalt that il
trying to the feet, but at the depth of a
yard or mnre you have fine sand bottom.
and here the bathing is delightful.
f'The water ia of light green color for
ten or twenty rods; then deeply, darky,
beautifully blue. No fsh can live in It,
no frogs abide in i; few birds are eve,
seen dipping into it."
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LELAND, the accomplished poet, late a
leading editor of the Philadelphia Ecs-
Ming Bulletin, has removed to New York
He could not staad the onerous duties
OF daily paper. His retirement from
tn, Bulletin leaves a vacancy in the edi
toriol corps of that paper which we trust
may be suitably filed.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-29


PosTMAsTER-GENERAL Holt did mol
begin his reform movement on Repub
.licaQ documents rs reported. Some
months ago, fifteen thousand Democratic
documents, bearing the frank of Senator
Brown, of Mississippi, were refused
tranamisaion through the mails, the frank
not having been written by the Senator
himself. The law will be rigidly and
inpartiaIIy MISUNDERSTANDING Paper
We copy the above with pleasure, as
an act of justice to Postmaster General
HoLT. While We believe his reform will
be found 70 be impossible, if he is i'm
partial in enforcing it no just man should
complain of his actioE.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-29

Reading for the 4MKion.--T. B. Peter
son & Brothers have issued the second
volume of their new and cheap edition
of Charles Dickens Works for the Mil
lioa, to be completed in 2S volumes, one
to be issued on each and every Saturday,
for twenty-five cents volume. The
cheap literature of former years did not
tend much to elevate their readers, but
the reading that Peterson now gives, at
prices which scarcely cover the cost Of
printing, is of the very best character,
and must exercise a wholesome influence
over the public taste by making all read
ers acquainted with the works Of the best
fiction writer's IN the English language
A reader ln the country for one dollar
can have the fast four Of these volumes
transmitted to him, or the whole TWEEN
ty-eight volumes will be sent for five
dollars. The secopd volume, contains
the conclusion of Oliver Twist and the
commencement of Pickwick Papers.
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ES~ The recent Senatorial Conference
for this district held here, was one of deep
and exciting interest, and the result,
though unexpected for while even by
the nominee and his friends, is a fatter.
ing compliment to the Republicans of ouI
county. Mr.. Benson is well known in
the district, and will make an able and
faithful Senator. lie has had two years
experience in the lower House, and be;ns
an apt and attentive observer of the Gus
toms and rules of either House, will b.
able to look we'll after the various inter
ests of the district
In the hurry of the delegates to ge
home, we were unable to get the resolu
tiors passed BIZ the convention, Mr. Mich
OILS, the Chairman of the Committee tax
ing them home with him to prepare then
for the press. We find them in the Nc
Kaan Ctti=cr of Saturday, as follows: