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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

ES We are now prepared to re-
csive orders for every description Of Book
and job Printing. We do not acknowledge
any superior in the neatness, execution,
or the promptaess of the delivery Of our
work. Examine our specimens and give
US a trial
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

Er NO less than Sirteen wagons
loaded with produce, were at one time
standing on Brady street, between Second
and Third streets, yesterday morning This
looks decidedly business like.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS


Times ~ opening and closing mails In the Davenport
Post Once
EAsTKRH AL, arrives IT Gas A n and ~ ~
closes at a. 10 A Ma. 500 pm.
NonTHEHE MAI. via Dubuque and Northern Iowa
arrives at ~ Ph. c.osesat 9:iS A ~.
SOUTHERN " III, from s.. LOUIS an Houthcrn Mis-
souri, Araive- at Tor "; closss AT 9l5 4.
WssTEss AsD SOUTHERN Iowa MAIL, arrives a.
$50 ? N !; cioses a. $50 NJ.
ILLINOIS WAY Nail, arrives 6J5 A M and $50 p
n; closes st y aud 3 PM
RIVER NAIL SOUTH, Including river towns above 81.
Louis, the Nissouit River, Nebraska and Ksnsa az,
via Hsnniba = ~ Joseph H., aIrlves At 10 a
NJ cIo es atlPM.
RIVER MAIL, In clu'ng river towns from c Claire
TO Lyons, arrives at A n clio ,es At $50 A N.
HOnTHERs NAIL, BY lsn,, up the river, arrives at 7
PM Sundays Wednesdays ard Fridays; clos's at
0P N cn Mondays, Weinesdays and FRIDAYS
BLUK 6gass NAIL, arrives at II n, closes at II M
Tuesdays, ThuTsdays and Baturnays.
AMITY MAIL, arrives and closes at ~ M Tuesdays
and Fridays.
AsAHOsA NAIL. arrives and closes an - n, on
Thursdays
The fice will be open on Sunday during the Sum-
msr from 0 TO 1OAM
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q. i. VALLEY,

AND AGENT AND REAL BSrATE BROKER.
- vii give special att 'niion to renting heusss snd
collecting renls. Also iuy, sell, exchange. lease
anh pay tiXe, real ,s'ate negotiate loArs, exam
Inc. land tit 8, c &r.
CPFIcE-st Bl.trmorc Iawes' Bank, No II
Brhhy stre,t. DAVENPORT. Iowa mAylO.6m
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I a GsD NJ ID

PUTSITIAN AND SUR GEON.
Ovrics-No 2s, corner Main and Third streets,
Dave ppr', Iowa
DIR Reid can he c. nsultcd at his once It all ours
OF the day light, unit IS Professional: engaged
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28
Competition IS the Spice Of TraAe.

ITO CONFORM 10 the tinss, the SCOTT HOUSE
i hsa reduced she price Of trancient - one dollar
per day. and permanent boarders are nov taken as
three dollars per week and upwards - our oe
a. Al tLis shall Be the best dollar house In
che as-te,
e.F' L. WUWpWvUDs
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c,yI.OR 4 wau,u.oRD.

MO 6 WEsv SECOND STREET, Gle CLA1Rn
~ Row. Davenport Iowa, Wholesale and retail
dealers in Drugs Medicines Chemicals, Paints, Oils.
window Glass. Fancy Articles, Per.umsry, Mineral
Teeth Qr,d Roil Sc sc nch9
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28
II a. PAnkER. M. D..

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
nrFICE--with Messrs. Roger n Bowers, No 50,
~ BRADY street.
Orders left with them will receive prompt atten-
Nyon nov2f
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

HEN SHALL WE HAVE TIE STREETS
ILLUMINATED while you editors of the
city papers interest yourselves in the econo-
my of gas light as regards cities far distant
and in the welfare Of which we can have
but little real interest, you appear to forget
entirely that our own city is suffering So
verely from the neglect Of her men in pow
er to have the streets Illuminated
The reason for thus depriving us Of street
lamps, or the motive at the bottom of all,
we care not; it is enough for US to know
that we are in darkness, when we should
have light; that the retail merchants are
deprived almost entirely of the evening
trade, which at one time added largely to
their receipts; that our citizens are left to
grope in darkness that the strongest guard
against highwaymen and house breakers
has been removed and no steps yet taken
% replace that which in city such as ours
becomes almost n necessity
We ask you. City Fathers, to give US gas
We beg you. who have the power. to light
our street lamps; we demand it at your
hands as . duty you owe the tax payers,
and above all We believe you are commit
ting radical wrong when you deprive Us
of the chief sentinel that would guard our
property from the robber and the incendia-
ry. Wien will you grant our prayer?
r w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

A TTORNRYS and Councillors At Law, ard Nota-
"A ries Public. Also agents for the Charter OAK
Hite Ips Co., Hartford, Conn.,. Capital &3co,OOO
City Fire In Co New Haven, -" tboo,OSos
Once Ie Claire Block, Davenport. sept
COytssgS e. DOW,
A TTORNEyS AND COUNSHLI OR3 AT LAW
EOrARIES PUBL
Of.ce--At Mscklot 4 Cortin's Exchange ONCE,
D.vennort Iowa oc15N
JOHN CRAWFORD,
A TrORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, AND
IA Notary Public.
O,rIoK- Nickos' Block, mp stairs. Ja2O
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" NJ. NALL

n ID CDSopOC. WM. NALL
CONGDON 4 HALL.
ATTORNEYS AVID COUNSEL LORs AT AW
AND NOT1RIEs PUBLIC.
Offre-Norih-west corner ~ Brady and Second
streets. p-siatrs-entrsnce on Brady street.
Jul,o6- ftf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28
Livery and Sale stable.
Frank Kondriek, Proprietor,
CogneT Of Perry and a ses.

- CARRIAGES 1 VEHICLES.
~ Of all descriptions on hand
~ and ready for service at ali hours
- of day and night.
Our horses sre well known to
be the est in this vicinity, and our carriages
are Of the latest styles and best manufac .urs.
ocI6dff
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Join e.. BILLS,

CHAs. y. PUTNAM. b. LkAKE.
PUTNAM 4 LEAKE,
A TrORNEYS AND COUN5ELOKS AT LAW, and
IA NotaTiss Public once, No 20 Main street,
Dayenpori iowa Msyl7dtf
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VOLUME 5.
DEMOCRAT & NEWS.


EfC. II. Scrivsn. G3 ntarbnrn street, CAic ago,
IL uihorlx-d 10 receive -adveriserents for this pa.
ner
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p - g \ N N 4 4.
PART FIRST.
Chorus In light tripping measurs," Ressis.
with Orchestral accompaniment.l
Trio "Te Sol quest Anima" lAttils Verdi
Four part sung"W Where would be-" Zollner,
Duet The Regatta. ..............-
Chorus, Sons Of Zion. "......... Nauma~s.
Piano Forte Duet, Polonaise.". Diabeui.
Solo and Chorus Tramp, now tramp" Bishop
PART SECOND. i.
Chorus, "Sing unto God" First Mass Hayden.
Soio viOiln ..... ........ Mr. Jacob StTasser.
Four Part Song, ,cial pleasures" seha6er-
Quartette, "W hat are tho wild waves say.
Solo and Chorus, " Daughter Of error" BiM.p
Instrumental Quintette, Sounds from
"""'o' .''' -. : =. 80. ..OhnJt.
Chorus, "On to the Field Of Glory" (Bel,sario J
with orchestral accompaniment. Dourzetti.
ADMITTANcg.
Single Tickets. ............. rs cts.
do do reserved seats. so cts
Double do do do. $500. rs cts.
u To be obtained Of J. e. Wallace treas.
JUROR, lie Claire Row. oct. Ntd.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28
JOHN N..CISAWFORO, n.
McCAIsN r COATES,

McCARN r COATESs
LESALE ROGERS,
FORWARDING Il COMMISSION MRRCHANT,,
No IF ONT SrREEr, CoRSxR OF BRADY,
Davenport, Iowa.
VNR are constantly In receipt OF Fresh Hr"cer.
w les which we ofYer ~ Wholesale, for cash, ~
the lcwest rrces and &c witch We invite she Atten-
tIop OF deAlevs In city Ard country. mays %
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

u. GOODWIN. j. u. MILIFB. ). r. TkE6O.
GOODWIN, MILLER n CO.,
IENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
~ No. .. Cry BrILDiSGs, ST. LouIs, Mo.
oct a. dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28
CARDS.
OBsN JON Ms, ia

ATTORNEY At LAW.
+ nvF!cH, South Fss. corner o' Brady and a.cnnd
- streets. Up stairs. ,cl II
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EXC LExOR.
WashiDg.Day Made Easy.
Perfect SatlsfaCiion GusYantoel I

J. p. PonA's Improved Posene Rxceleeeg
llaehiae, Pa~ns~d OesObes 1858.
HAvlKG purchased ths right q msnufat tsre and
III ses' the atCve % .shine In III. OsAe Of loUs ve
hereby gve u4tico - sll who bsvo vashins TO Do
(.pd who has not) that ~ orc prepared 70 ~ ~
orders thst nay y naae q %.
Call end -, and be satID1ed that ~ lAvs
The Very Dest Washee Now In Uoo.
1hsy saa - ~ 60 1hir1 ssssoA, near corner q
Dss1y, oad betWeeo oeo1y - Nm Ysieo o7oo.
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DIR. y. II. WORIEY,

TlOMEPATiIIC PHYGlCIAN. OFFICE
! ! and Residence, 80 Brady Street, in the
house formerly occupied by Dr. Gibson.
oct. IA lis
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Notice..

vIVHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RES
PECTYULLY announce 10 the citizens of
Davenport and vicinity iha. he has removed
to NO. ~ I.ealaire Row, where he will BE- hap
py To see all of his old friends and acquain tan
ces, and - many others ~ will favor him with
their patronage. II. WESTFALL,
oct22 DIFF Per y. II. STARR Art.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28
LHnt's American Eye S.lvo
Cregory's Instant Cure ofPain

This we'll known medicine allays pain in
stantly, stops Vomiting and Purging in few
minutes, relieves crainp ana Cholic, and has
cured hundreds Of cases of Diarhoea, Cholera
Morbus, Cholera, and Sickness Of the Stom-
ach--a great good in Rheumatism, Dyspep-
sia, Cold Hands and Feet, Chilblains, Wousds,
Bruises, Sprains and Collie in Horses.
You cannot inquire anywhere but you will
6nd persons who have been relieved by its
use, and who think that no other medicine is
equal to it. One trial will prove all my words
true.
Prepared BY w. 8. LUNT, Maumss CITY. o.,
10 whom sll orders should be addressed for
the above medicines.
TAYLOR = BALLORD,
No. 6 lie Claire Row,
Iowa, (oct2owly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

The Rash Continues!
CASH WORKS WONDERS!
SPL EN- DID STOCK
DRESS GOODS.
Wo0len Goods, Blankets L ShawIs
CHEAP.
GHIRTS l. DRAWERS FOR MEMS WEAR
- Cheaper than ever before thought Of!
1000 Yds Muslin dc Laines, I2Kcts.
Few pieces Of those Splendid Plaids left
bargains, BGrgSjsss,
GREAT BARGAINS
Now being given II
A. w. BAILEY,s,
Opposite Cook Safgent's Bsnx
4 PPLEs BY THE BARREL R PECK,
"A cheap. 8. b. 81 RR, Agt.
ost22 DIFF
CIGARS AND TOBACCO, tho 5e.t in sewn
~ can always be had st STAIRS.
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EVANS, CHEW 1 CO.,
AGENCY ron lA1L,N. SMITH : BoIEs row.
Ds1 MILLS,
sAU0gRnEs, NJ.
We have On hssd st masssins, coo pseksges Pew
IRsNs 0ss6 0p0rtl,s1 Pos0der
In kegs. half kese. quarter ksss and caaissers.
BLASTING Powder and Safety euse.
Parties wishing iarre supplies Of Dsa.tias Powder
voald do well TO sddress ~.
n ALL PowDss wAssAxrED-u
CHICAGO AUDUBON CLUB PReNUN
POHOkN.
THIS Powder took the nsst prem nm q The late
i Pair Of the Unne1 0sstas A0rical assl society n
. test With n. saros and 0ebss - u Known brsnio.
Fer sale 10 h. cans W sssnt. for the nanufacssr-
eSS.
BvANo, OuRW %.
orfl1-d6w Corner Of Front oad DraAy esa
EXC LSxOR.
WashiDg.Day Made Easy.
Perfect SatIsfaciien Guarsnteedl I
J. p. PonA's Improved Pasens Rxcelsoeg
Machine, PaEns~d OesObeS 1858.
HAVING purchased ID. right q msnufat tsre and
III se,i the stcve .thine In tn Oss.e Of loUs ve
hereby glvs u.ticc - ell who bsve vasains 10 Do
(.pd who has nos) that ~ are prepared % nu ~
orders that nay - maao q %.
Call end -, and be satIs0ed that ~ Aavs
The Very Dest WashaR Now In Ueo.
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For Sale at = Great Bargain.

VI CosV 81 WuVOS OOI SoU0s
nNE SPLENDID LARGE SPAN OF
Omatched horses, handsome travellers and
Kind in every spot And plscs. Also one very
nice silver mounted double harness. Of .
small size, would do tor pais of mules OF
small horses. Also one very light secopd rate
two Or ono horse wagon.
The shove will be sold at . bargain. For
particulars apply at THOMAS ORR'S AUC-
TON ROOM, No. 5, East Second street.
U OAR8IHuUODnDseTB TO A0nNrs-Bxpxkl
AUkSOnD osavassins Agents wanted IN ~ paree
81 She country for the 'sConpSeA~aseve 0snxrsph1
An6 History, (Anctcoi and hOdevn) of sfc Wheao
Wsgid from the ssss,.rs sFs> 10 shs prs~<us time
p !. 0OODoIcs, tfets1 Pesleyl yiApafiy tcAAd
80 boautefully ffusssassd. pssc< ~ STD only -
Agents = vAGn spcssl disUiess ~,li D flssa. 49,
ColeanAs shouI8 essse vkea oDnnsks ttsy ~efid Jbo
!. n. ouL7ON = CO..
0<AeSa ~ wstfse~ sssss- q
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JOSHUA lBIl u R, f,

11.......N1g NTREET.........I1
A GESTS for he snl~ ~ Duports Sperttng
n and Hla.sing Powder. and safety fuse.
suvl,hQ
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OvvicF-No 5 Davenport's Book. Entrance on
Main rtrc,t Julyl4 dhw!y
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NEW PENN>YIvANIAn HOUSE,
Cor Of Ith and Iowa sss Eaveopsrt, lewa
DAVIS Sons, Proprietors.
NnRR Omnibus TO and from the Cars Once for
II Sag.s l,avtng for H. Claire, Prince on, Lyons,
Dewitt, Maqu' kets and Anamosa.
Farc Cn" Doiar tcr day. sug2l-ly
JOHN e.. BILLS,
A TTORNsY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
~ and Notary Pnhlio
OrFtcx-navenport S Block, Davenport Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

LUNT'S HOARHOUND BALSAM.
.H CoUoHs.-The great, sudden changes
Of our climate are fruitful sources Of PaimoSa-
ry yand bronchial affections. Experience having
prsved that simple remedies often act speedi-
ly and certainly when taken in the early sta
ges Of disease, recoursc should at once be had
to this balsam, let the cough or irritation OF
the throat be ever SO slight, - by this precau-
tion more serious attack may be edeetually
warded of.
LHnt'S American Eye S.lvo
Comes to you not as . humbug, but - a reality
that little use and expense will prove. 1t
can do you no harm and must do you good
II you have weak, sore, or in6smed Eyes, or
Eye Lids, Films on your Eyes or weakness Of
Sight, make one trial more before you con-
clude to give up your eyes.
Dr. Lunt's Worm Candy.
4 delightful preparation in Sagar.-No taste
of medicine . safe and certain remedy for
Worms mild and gentle physc for children.
All who use it are greatly pleased.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

Davrnp0Tt Philharmonic Soclety.
WILL GIVE ITS
SEVENTEENTH CONCERT
In TnE-
M z T Il . r . l. TAN II A L l..
WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOV I'd.
Assisted by the Orchestral Society
Solo, Violin. MIR. JACOB SrRAssER.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

RETURNED.-W. +. GrOvenberry,
late candidate for Constable on the Demo
cratic ticket, has Just returned from his jour
ney in ques, of sojournng place for the
defeated Democracy of this State. Mr.. G.
informs us that he has discovered Just the
place. It ie retired section OF the great
State OF Missouri, a few miles above Wolf
river Romantic rocks and sweet bubbing
springs abound in profueion. Game, fish,
panthers. and other subjects for our defeat
Ell candidates to while away their time up
on, are found ingreat numbers. The quar-.
ters" Of the Pennsylvania Democracy are
but a few miles distant, and frequent re un-
ions could be had.
As the rush of Republicans from Califor~
MIA to the head waters of Salt river has
been very great during the past few
weeks, we .hink the Democracy OF Ohio and
Iowa had, perhaps, better take advantage
Of Mr.. Groven berry's discovery, and retire
to the more secluded, but no less pleasant.
section Of country near the head Of the
Wolf Mr.. Grovenberry informs us that the
votes he had relied upon receiving in Egypt
were not forthcoming. He therefore will
the office he had hoped to fill
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

4 PPLES BY THE BARREL r PECK,
IA cheap. s. b. 81 RR, Agt.
oOt22 DIFF
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-28

CIGARS AND TOBACCO, tho beet in sssn
~ can always be had st STAIRS.
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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-17

| "Forgive me, papa!" exclaimed the new
made bride, bursting into tears.
ssHa, ha, ha 20 laughed the Judge, unable
longer to contsin himself. ssForgive you. OF
course 1 won't. I'll cut you off without a
shilllng-banish you from my house forever,
you deceitful baggage, you! Do you know
what you have done, You ungrateful mink
You have married the very man have select
ed for you-done the very thing you declared
over and over again, that you never would do.
Ha, ha, ha I! it is the most capital joke-I ever
read OFF, a,
When Fannie comprehended the successful
ruse that had been practiced upon her, she
made strong effort to assume dIspleased
and indignant look, but it was complete
failure.
She was, in reality, too happy at the unex-
pected turn that affairs had taken, to look 9th
erwise than pleased, and received the congrat-
ulations of her numerous friends, who now
poured in from adjoining room, with all the
smiles and bushes usual on such occasions.
care you offended, dearest 20 inquired
Charles, as soon as they were free from obser-
vation. Fannie might have been, bnt there
certainly was no trace of anger in the soft
blue eyes that were raised to his, overhowing
with love and happiness.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-17

A friend of ours, just returned from Ken
tucky, tells the following story, which he says
Is true "A "hard-s shell'' preacher in that Sec
ton, who was not very particular about paying
his debts, sent his boy one Sunday morning to
a storo kept By man named Paul, to get a
few pounds OF butter son tick 20 but Paul re-
fused to give the butter until the old gentle
man should settle up his account. The boy
then left the store, and proceeded to church
where his father had already commenced his
discourse and just as the boy entered the
room, the old gentleman, abiding to the A
postle Paul, cried out-~What does Paul
say 7'' The boy, thinking that his father had
spoken to him, replied at tfie>top of his voice,
sPaul says yon can't get another darned pound
'til you pay off the old score 20 The effect of
this new "epistle of Paul." thus abruptly and
unexpectedly delivered, can be more easily
imagined than described. 1sas 5'l-'l
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-17
RUSSIAN JUSTICE.

Last December, an officer in the elegant u
inform of the Chevalier Guards, galloped along
one Of the most crowded and fashionable streets
in ST. Petersburgh. Passing magasim des
modes, he saw charming young girl enter.
He followed her, and was struck hy her cheer
full grace, and the freshness and tenderness
which distinguished her. On her retiring, he
learnt that she was the daughter of poor Chi
no,oich (civilian,) that the shop-people work
ed for her at a low rate, from admiration of
her youth and character, and that she would
return at six.
The officer, with two of his friends, indulg-
ed in sumptuous dinner, infiamng his pas
sions with costly champagne. But exactly at
six, large and gorgeous troika, Ga double sea-
ted sledge,) stopped near the magasin, harness
sed with three splendid horses. The poor Oh
ga advanced, was instantly halfstifed in fur
cloak, lifted into the trOika, carried on to
Czarsko ZelO, where a convenient and lonely
house of entertainment awaited them, and was
there brutally ravished, after Indignantly re-
jecting every kind of brbe. But her resis-
tance was SO violent that she disfigured the ia
ces of her aSsailantS.
On her return, her father appealed to the
hated police, but in vain. The police master
assured him that the criminals could not be
identified. On this her brother, an officer in a
country regiment, was written TO. He was in
defatigable in his inquiries, and discovering
that three officers had suddenly announced
themselves sick, to hide the scars in their ia
ces, wrote petition to the Emperor, and sue
ceeded in awakening his sympathy. The po-
lice master was summoned ,and theCzar charg.
ed him instantly to procure true report OF
what had passed. This was done. The GRIM
inal was Prince Galitzin.
But mark the punishment. The Gar in
stantly compelled him to marry the sufferer,
endow her on the spot with half his worldly
goods, making her at once very wealthy, and
then Immediately issued ukase of divorce,
leaving her entirely free. All the three Off
GERS were transported to a country regiment,
deep in the heart of Russia, and were refused
any rise in military rank.
Never was poetical justice more rapid and
more complete. The sentence does honor to
the Emperor, and almost makes US long, in
certain cases, for an omnipotent despot. But
this is not the only instance in which Alexan-
der III. has given proofs OF good heart and
great vigor. The circumstance has excited
an immense sensation in the Russian capital,
and will doubtless have good results.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1859-08-17
GOLD FROM THE GRAVES.

The aboriginal inhabitants of Central Amer
ica, or those people who occupied it at its dis
coyery by the white men OF the East, and ma
ny nations in South America, had custom of
buIying their dead surrounded with gold. In
one instance corpse has been discovered en-
balmed in a case of beaten gold, and from one
tomb, gold to the amount of S921 900 had
been taken by the Spaniards in the sixteenth
century. This mining among the graves, or
hudcas, as they are called, became of such i'm
portance that the Spanish crown sent over
commissioners to collect royalty oil one-fifth
of all gold SO obtained, and this produced
handsome revenue. For some time these Pc
culiar pIQcers have not been much worked, but
still from New Granada and Peru, they have
sent several thousand pounds worth annually
to England, where it has been melted down at
the British mint. By late California arrival
We learn that similar discoveries have been
made at David, Chiriqui, the gold being in the
form of roughly cast images, which were bu-
ried with the dead, evidently as votive offer
ings to some deity of ancient worship. There
is now great emigration to these novel ssdig-
GINS" and report says that gold is very pro-
fuse. But we are inclined to think that after
the country has been ransacked by the Span
iards, there cannot be so much as rumor would
have US believe. DR.. Etis, the surgaon of the
Moses Taylor, has brought some specimens to
New York, and among them one representa-
tion of the bat, the eagle, the peccary.
the frog, and other animals. The lar
gest, representing bat, is about five inches
long by three and a half inches in width, and
weighs six ounces. The gold is generally a.
bout 20 carats ffne-some of it slightly alloyed
with copper-and is worth as merchandise a.
bout $l7 the ounce but, as objects of curios-
ity, the images are sold on tho spot for $50
the ounce. The images are cast and polished,
and exhibit much ingenuity in the modelling.
The people by whom such objects were made
y, lRoo idora
ilization. The study of American antiquities
will doubtless be advanced by the discovery
of these remarkable images. and we think that
they should be preserved, instead of being
thrown into the reiner's melting pot, like an
unfashioned nugget or scaly dust.