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, 1859-02-18
February 22d.

Tuesday next will be the one hundred and
twenty-seventh anniversary Of the birth day
of GEORGE WASHINGTON Its recurrence is
well calculated to make us seriously ponder
whether, as a nation, we are advancing or
retrogading Is the Republic stronger and
better with time, or has its virtue declined
since the soul he breathed into it is no longer
sustained by his presence
We are apt to look back upon the old
times" as the best and the purest. In the
individual case, the regretful reMiniscencc is
doubtless generally well founded. Few or
none Of US have escaped, as we have ad-
yanced in life, the bruises which come from
the earthly struggle, the pollution which
comes with each fall on earths slippery
pathways. Hence, most naturally, the I'M
selfish innocence of childhood seems to the
eye Of Memory an oasis in the desert, and
we sigh for the good old times" when, pure
ourselves, we deemed all others so. Hood
the poet, beautifully expresses it in the lines:
81 remember, remember
The irtrees, dark and high
used to think their slender tors
Were close dgGiaSi the sky
It was q childish ignorance,
But now 'tis little joy
To k1i0,o I'm fcTiho 9t from HtaUsa
Than tcken / tcas boy"
But it by no means follows that these
good old times" were really any better or
purer than the times we now live in. We
know the world better-we are not deceived
by illusions-we look at it as it u.s. That's
all.
Sob too, in political aspect. What
there is of selfshness, Of venality, of unpatri-
otc baseness, we of this time see and know.
We look into the mirror of History, and we
see only the outlines Of the good, the great,
and the noble--we contemplate only the
grandeur of their patriotism Yet, that in
those same "old times" there WAS much Of
mean selfshness, much Of ignoble jealousy,
much of all that disigures the republcanism
of our own day, is indubitable. Ariold bar
tered away the liberties of his country,
and WASHINGTON himself was the object Of
as constant and as bitter calumny as has
been poured out upon the head Of any Of
the later Presidents.
Instituting a comparison between now
and fifty years ago,-taking the political
condition of the country then and now
and we are inclined to think we have good
ground to be well satisfied. The authority
of the Government is more fixed and stable,
the laws are more widely and generally
known, the principles upon which it rests
more Thoroughly understood. In no very
salient or important particular have we
widely departed from the maxims of VASE
1NGroY. On the whole, the Republic of to-
day is not unworthy Of his august character,
and may well challenge for him the admra-
ton of the world as its Great Founder.
Nevertheless, we could well desire to see
more frequent aud intimate reference
among our people to the sentiments and the
principles of WASHINGTON, as guides for our
political action. They are the essence Of
consummate wisdom-and as long as we
continue to be imbued with them, the Re
public will be indistructble.
, 1859-02-18

nes-For the past week and more, the
weather in this ncighborhOod has been a
very peculiar institution Ii has been in
part as severe, indeed, all things consider
ed, as any we have had this winter. Con-
siderable snow has fallen--in some localities
it is repnted at the depth Of 10 inches
Should this be true, stock must suffer very
considerably. There is one consolation,
however, and that is, that at this season Of
the year the covering of the ground by snow
must be of short duration, and ere our next
issue we doubt not but that it will have en-
tirely disappeared.
, 1859-02-18

GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL.-A Fancy Dress Bal
will be given at the Capitol on Tuesday evening next
the 22d inst We hear of large number Of ladies ant
gentlemen who intend to appear on that evening ii
fancy costume. ]. RASDoLPH SANBURN and LEwH
NJ. HusoS. the excellent and popular yiolinists, hav
been secured for the occasion. Prof. BACH, whos'
qualifications as guitar player are we'll and iavoraol
known, will accompany them,
, 1859-02-18

THANKs.-We ore under obligations 10
Mr.. WV. n. AYREs Of this place for files
of late San Francisco papers, and also, 10
Capt. j. D. Fowler, of Port Townsend,
for bundle of valuable Atlantic city
papers, brought by the steamer NortheTHer,
on her last trip.
, 1859-02-18

"YELM JM,n-This Indian, who was one OF tue
most daring spirits in the late Indian war, and VINO
charged with completely in the murder Of WHITE ano
NoRTHoRAFT has been arrested and is now IN chare'
of the Indian authorities at the Squaxon r0sef "
He evinces willingness to stand mis- trial Nelson
still at llrge-being tho only remaining promlnehs
hostile on this side OF the mountains that has not oee
taken.
, 1859-02-18

THEATRE IN OLYMPIA-Are we not be-
coming quite n community? For the first
time in our yet brief history We have been
visited by real, live theatrical company.
No runaway Sandwich Island concert sere-
naders, or Slight of hand" or "phantaz-
magora" illusion, but the "CHAPMAN FAM
IY," and "TAYLoR BRoTHERs," have been
dealing ont comedy and farce to crowded
Aonscs at the Washington Hotel, and de.
lighting their audiences with songs, dances,
dnetts, solos, burlesque extravaganzus, &C.,
&c. On Tuesday evening we bad the
"Young Widow" and the Limerick Boy"
on Wednesday, they gayeu US "A Husband
at Sight" and "The Lottery Ticket" on
Thursday they did "The Enraged Politi-
cion" and the "ArlfEl Dodger dome
"6rolon" we are told, and tonight we are
to have-someihing else Let all turn
out and see it.
This will do to commence with. We
will not be many years behind our Portland
cotcmporuries, in having regular built
Theatre of our own to blow about To-
morrow evening they give their last per-
formaucc here, for the present; after which
the citizens of Steiacoom and other places
on the Sound, may prepare for q rich enter
tainment.
, 1859-02-18

Unlike the opposition, who seek, in mat
tiers of political management, TO concen
trate and control everything as chosen
few shall determine, we desire the largest
possible expression of popular sentiment
yet in so doing we would again caution oul
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23

Early THE mesning the dead body Of .
negro VS. found upon . blazing lime kin
on Canal street, sear Luea, Brewery. The
body lay With the back on the kiln when
found. The back and neck we're LsdIv
burned. but the face aud front part Of the
body we're not mutilated, and of course il
could not have lain there long. The negro
vent BY the name Of Boyd and had lived in
this city since last Fall. He was forty five
or fifty years old and came from Uniontowp,
Pennsylvsnia. whore be has wife and two
or three children. He used TO sleep at one
Of the negro dens under the hill, near the
lime kiln. The people there are profoundly
ignorant OF how he came to his death, bu0
they oil unite In calling him . miserable
character. In small room in one of these
negro novels, where the stencil was thick
enough 70 cut In slices with knife, there
we're ten negroes and white woman. They
told Us. in effect. that the murdered man
was there early last evening. intoxicated
and noisy; that he had no money or friends.
and that he was vsgabond Of the most
hopeless character. An ancient and filthy
wench. who sat in the corner and fiercely
smoked short. black pipe, said it would be
lies like the ornery dsbbil to 60 and throw
hissef into the fust fire he come TO-" The
people in another negro shanty said the
man was occasionally deranged, and that
when he was in that state he was very
saucy; that he probably sauced some man
who knocked him over and killed him bv
mistake. and then, to destroy suspicion Of
foul play, placed him over the kiln. Our
search for information among the negroes
under the hill was rather unsuccessful. but
We learned at every shsnty We visited that
he was there sometime last night There
were desperadoes in all the shanties who
would doubtless have cheerfully murdered
the pc or wretch if the crime had offered any
pecuniary inducements, and We think some
OF them had something 10 do with his
death as it was That he was cruelty muir.
dered by somebody cannot be doubted. He
may have been strangled to death and
thrown on the kiln or he may have been
Knocked senseless and then cast into the
fire. There were blood marks around his
throat, bat his neck and the back of his
head were so badly burned that no msrks
of blows can be discovered.
An intelligent and respectable colored
man. who has been for sometime engaged
in the desperate undertaking of working
reformation among the neglo under the
hill. informs US that he WAS confident the
people there killed Boyd. He thought that
they had become sick of him, as he had no
money and was too infrm to steal, and SO
they took him while he was heiplessly
drunk, gave him few knocks over the head
and threw him on the kiln.
The body was taken care Of by the Coro-
ner. No inquest was held and no arrests
have been made so far.-Cleveland (Ohio)
Plaindenier.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23

The Lyons advocate, of Thursday
last is enthusiastic regarding the pro-
posed bridge over the Mississippi at
that point. 1t says: "Thc building
Of this bridge is no longer a matter Of
conjecture and speculation, but it has
actually been commenced, and the
great demand for such work is about
being contaminated. An immense
quantity Of produce is now in store in
our city, for the want Of an outlet :
kept here BY the impossible state Of
the river this winter. 1t would be i'm.
mediatelv shipped over the Galena
road, and to the Chicago market if il
could get across the river. From pres
ent appearances, we hope that such
may not be the case . much longer
time bat that We shall have an outlet
1t I'll seasons Of the year. Az We
have before said, the bridge va Der.
msnently and substantially commend
ID on the Illinois aide # the river. nm.
der the auspices Of the 0alsns and
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23

Chicago Union Railrosd Company -
Saturday last, she 18th inst, BY put
ting steam pile driver 1t work div
ing piles for the foul dalton Of the frat
abutment, in the river. The bridge,
crossing the stream and running into
the State of Iowa, it became necesss
~ 20 form . company on the west
side Of the river to act in unison with
that in Illinois, and such . company
has been formed by men Of wealth and
character, whose names are sufficient
guaranty that their portion Of the
work will be energetically carried for
ward. This latter company are now
engaged in locating = railroad from
the terminus Of their bridge, TO con-
meet with the Chicago, Iowa and Ne
braaka Rail Road at Clinton. We
learn that it is the intention Of the
Company to erect engine houses, sta
ton buildings, DC, at Clinton, and to
make it the place Of changing engines,
freight and passengers, in fact that
Clinton is to be the terminus of the
Company's road. How this fact may
affect the people of Clinton towards
the project, ofcourse We can only con-
lecture. 1t leaves Lyons with the
crossing and Clinton substantially with
her terminus. 1t is making the "hon-
ors easy" but giving our neighhors
the "odd trick" We would help it
if we could, but sa we cannot, all We
have to do is to submit with as good a
grace as we can"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23

RoBMsoSUs HoanlDus-Daniel Hur,hr-.
OF Wilton. says the Norwalk Gasstte. shot a
nondsscript fowl short time since vhich
puzzles the pathological wisdom Of th.,
eoterprisng town to determine vhelher T.
bsicngs to the owl. the eagle, or tho nav
cent species Of birdiings His general m.
pearsnce vas that Of IN owl, ave that II.
osAk Ne: longer and hooked more liks t he
s esgls; xh''e long white beard. (somethine
h h.I h HS'on hoo's:on's) completely covered
sr ~; ~. ~; ~. .a' 80 me Iess-se sectudly Gov
without raising the beard The hs..d ~
OF fins hair. and a. white a. The dir.
snov. From tip to tip Of bis viss. ~
measured feet inehsa His r.ss 80
head were OF beautiful brown sl;.h'I.
spsekled,-sltogether most lovely bird
Can the sforeeaid Scion tell M To ~
genus Of bird be belosgsi ~'
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23
Don't Like to show the Facts.

>, 1t will be remembered that yeer
since, the Honorable Secretary of War
was the special object of attack by the
Opposition. But the War Department
has been abandoned, and the assault
transferred to the Navy. The cores
pondent of the New York EVeniny
Post, with evident gusto, makes an
onslaught upon Secretary Toucy charg-
ing him with all sorts of fraud. Mr..
Wilson, in the Senate, followed suit by
introducing his resolution Of inquiry.
That resolution has been answered, rs
we learn, and the information called
for furnished. What the reply of the
Honorable Secretary disclosures, we
do not know; but We presume those
most active in demanding the facts are
in no haste to make them public. Their
object is answered by making the
charge Of fraud and calling upon the
Secretary to confess. But we should
like to have the full answer to Mr..
Wilson's resolution published. We
are not in possession Of single fact
touching the matter Ct inquiry. But
we know Isaac Toucey. And if it be
proven nay, if upon true showing, a
suspicion be raised, that he has faltered
in the practice of the strictest integrity
We will surrender our faith in man.
At present we have full faith in Gov.
Toucey. He has won q character for
probity and integrity, by his discharge
of high trusts in his own State, and at
Washington, and that reputation is
not to be blasted by the insinuation of
an anonymous Washington correspon-
dent, or the parade of q resolution of
inquiry. Let US have the facts.-New
Bedford Times.
The facts will show that Governor
Toucey has discharged his duty to the
government faithfully, and that he
has : headed off some Of the lobby
agents and spectators, whose object
was to get jobs and money on their
own terms. lie has done his duty
well.-Haryord Times.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23
The Call for tho state Conventions

At the head of our columns to day
will be found the call for the Demo-
cratic State Convention, regarding
which 80 much has lately been said
by the party press throughout the
State. Considerable difference OF OPP
inion existed as to the time and place
Of holdinV the Convention, some claim
ing that it would be best to hold it in
July, others in June, some that it
should be holden in Des Moines, others
in Iowa City, and oue-imagining
that he had hit upon bright idea
FASTENED to propose Davenport. The
question is now however settled. The
Convention will be holden in Des
Moines, on Wednesday the first day Of
June next, and We are satisfied. that the
State Central Committee has exhibited
sound judgement throughout the whole
matter. A larger number Of persons
of all classes will be able to attend on
the first day of June than any Other time
Of the year, In regard to the place,per-
sonaDly we should prefer Iowa City
considering Davenport entirely out Of
the question:. but it is 4 fact that a
very large number Of Democratic votes
on the Missouri slope have heretofore
been entirely unrepresented on account
the extreme difficulty and expense
which it would be necessary for the
delegates to incur in order to reach
Iowa City. 1t will PROFESSIONALLY be
some additional trouble and expense
to the delegates who go from this Sec
ton of the State; but they should re-
member that their fellow Democrats
from the "slope" have suffered the
same difficulties for years past uncom-
plaingy, and that although many of
them have been prevented from hav-
ing any voice in the nominations, vet
on election day the "slope" has done
its duty nobly. 1t is undoubtedly true
that majority Of the delegates who
attend, would find it more convenient
at Iowa City; but they have always
heretofore had their way, and it is but
fair that the convenience of the minor
ity should sometimes be consulted
We do not, however, wish it to he
understood that we are in favor of es.
tablishing rule that every convention
shall be held at nes MONIES; but for
this one time we regard it as but JUS.
tice to the western countries that il
shall be held there.
The ratio Of representation IN the
convention will be one delegate to ev.
cry hundred votes cast by any county
for Samuel Douglas, at the last Octo-
Der election, and one delegate in add
ton for every fraction over.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23
EDUCATIONAL.
DAVIS 4 TlPTON'S
MERCANTILE COLLEGES !

LOCATED:
DAVENPORT. IOWA..... Cor. Yifth and Brady ste.
PEORIA, ILL.,. and Is Main street.
INCORPORATED BY the Lesis' ature with
i power 70 award diplomas, grant honors, and con-
fer degrees
YoUn0 NEE will find. BY proper inquiry, that BY
gradu stng 1t one Of these lnstituions, they will
obtain very important advantages over the gradu.
ates Of any other CONNIE rcial School in the cum.
Try The instruction embraces matter Of practice,
In COMMERCIAL Scr ENcE and ART, wholly unknown
to CON mon teachers.
Students entering one Of these Oelege,, by the
payment OF $40, become entitled to all the privileges
Of two BUSINESS eCHOOLs, which for sup Yior ad-
vantags., extelt, utility, c)mpleteness and p0lulsr
ty, ar not syce'le,l IN the word.
One time 10 as COOL as another, to commence
BEAUTIFULLY kE0RAvsD DIPLOM \. under the Cor
pCrats Seal OF the Collegr 10 awarded graduates
For CIsoRLARs, call at the College Rooms, or ad-
dress AS above.
Febl6 DAVIS rlPTON
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23

One good thing done BY the last General
Assembly WAS 10 relation to the col ection
OF the revenue. in causing duplicate re
ceipts to be given, and in requiring Treaur-
ers to designate on the receipt the amount
OF interest which accrued to date for each
fund separately. One Of these receipts is
filed with the County Judge.
The effect Of this provision is to chow
precisely at what time the tax 10 collected.
and OF course the amount of interest in the
receipt must, ct the rate of rs per cent. per
annum. correspond with the time which
shall have elapsed after the time when the
taxes became due.
Some, 1t not many tax payers, suppose
that in the matter Of collecting interest,
there 10 some discretion ON the part of
County Treasurers. This idea has been
formed from the fact that interest has not
always been required Of the tax PAYER by
the Collector. But the opinion is neverthe
less wrong. County Treasurer have no
discretion. and it is as much . violation of
law on their part to neglect to collect inter.
est due upon delinquent taxes. % it would
be to collect 30 per cent. instead of % per
cent The Law imperatively requires the
collector to demand rs per cent. upon de-
linquent taxes. and he violates his oath of
office If he fails to comply with it.
Let it be remembered then that every
man whose taxes for the year 1868 are still
unpaid. will be compelled to pay rs per
cent interest.
But this collection of interest ia not only
legal. it Is equitable. For if "A" paws bis
taxes in January. there is no reason why B.
G. d. should be permitted to wait until Ju.
~ or October before they pay theirs. And
il it seems to operate bad upon men of email
means. it must be recollected that wealthy
men would take advantage of the DELAY to
speculate upon the very money which
ought to be paid into the Treasury for taxes
Hence it 10 seen 70 Do to the interest Of
oil small tax payers TO have the interest
laws strictly enfoeced.
There was another change made bv thu
Legislature last winter. which people Who
have borrowed money from the School
Fund will do we'll to recollect Il il. that
oil interest unpaid BY January frat, bear
interests ct the rate Of per cent . month
They should remember this, and oov.rr
themselves accordingly.-Dxbuqws Express
d Herald
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23
The Foreign nati,i. Q, are distribut-
ed as follows:

MOUNT VERNoN.-Mrs. D. o. Finch
and Mrs. J. A. Williamson of Des
Moines, have raised 500 for the pur-
chase of Mount Vernon. An GRAFTON,
delivered by J. A. Kasson, of that city
was a great auxiliary in bringing about
this desirable result.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23

Novs FOR every fraction over forty IN addition
81 delegate has been allowed.
Particular attention Is called to the ction OF the
mocrssio stat Conventions for several past years
proh,bitins Gil repr sent alton by proxy votes.
The several County Central Committees are sspe-
ctay requested TO see that county meetings be held
for tho purpose Of sending delegates.
Jas. A. WIILIAN0ON,
CA'n &afe Dem. He. Com.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23
STATE OF Nav YORK.
"a It 81 GIFT 6tIt0
APLENDlD OlrTS.:

A. COLBY l. 90. would inform their friends !
- and the public, that their Gift Book Store 10
permanently established la Odd Follows Building ,
between ark aud Desrb streets where The pur-
chaser OF each book, At the regular retail price will
receive one Of the following gis valued at from 81
to elOO Any persons ssnding for the books and not
satisfied with the gfts have the privilege Of
lecting in its place 81 % book, making two 4
shilling books for s2h cents each. Persons can !.
state 10 their orders gifts going with eash book
does net tut, what sxiss book they will select Ia =
place Of GIT That Is better than any other Gin 4
Book sale offcfs In the United States In s.ndinx :
TO new York, Boston or Philadelphia, -FOUR Gifts are !.
valued at from Is cents to 410O Furthermore, Il =
would cost nearly double the amount Of your pur.
chase for express charges. "
One Of the Gifts Of the folowin Ing schedule are 4
prese nted to each pui chaser 1t the time Of aale
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

uDB. MANN. the renowned diseoverer Of that
invaisshae remeds. Dr.. nsna's Asue Bsl.sm, ssnl
eootinses - labor 10 behzIf Of the afflicted His
msdiciees are universally admitted By the Anerc ..
press, to be far superior 70 and al Others ever
discovered for the treatment Of chs fever and ssue
and al intermttents. There can Be no doubt, IL ve
can plsce confidence in the iunumsr abb. tss,,on 8.
which the Do tor has in his possession that IL i, The
greatest discovery ever msde in the science of med
NJ. Toe attention Of our readers is called 10 the
advertisement Of this Balsam found IL another col
uun Of this paper, and We would recommend al suf.
TO avaii themse YES OF a trial Of this remedy.
0oad by all good druggists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-02-23

wooD's HAIR RRsToRATvB-Amone al prep
arasions for the hair that have been introduced -
infaIicle, none has given the satisfaction or
gsir the popularity thss Pref. woods Hair Rss.o.
rative aos hiss. HIS Res torativs has passed the
ordeal o. innumeTable fashionable toilets, and the
ladies, wherever they have tested II, pronounce
p erless article They End where the h.ir il thin
red, that II cTestes fire h grcwih-,hst It fully
restores the vegstAtive power Of ,hs roofs on the
denuded places and the nbres TO shoot forth
anew-,hat 1t deso.ves and removes dandruff, pre-
vents grayness restores the hair to its original color
when grayness hiss actually supervened, gives . rich
Ia tre imparts the softn'ss and fexbiy Of silk to
the hair and keeps 1t always luxuriant, healthy and
In full yigor.-N. r. tribune.
Sold by all respectable druggists.