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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24

OF which the Cory-Rleh. has been occurred, and
arrangements msdt for tie eaIlies. able put
ncatio and distribution.
The ALMANAC AND REGISTER i designed II cnl-
brace h,Ftoric,i kstch o: he Trrritnfv and Stat
~ Iowa; lists " G.vtrnors aud STATE OGcers, ard
Jndiciary. from the orgnzatitn OF the state 10 the
presen. time; the number aud nan es OF CLub1 les,
dates OF organization, County Seats and population;
Ct County Officers Tsbles Of CenSuS Setur IN
and Popular Votes OF ls5s-'59 Post Offices and
Pos'-MAsters; Literary and STATE Institutions J,
Newspapers; Railroads; Orders Churches Stage
and Express Co - p atforms OF Political partiee,
and LARGE amount OF other Historical nd Statistic.
al matter which may be OF for state reference
together with fhs National Platfor ms. Presidents
Cabinet and judiciary Of the US; M~mhtrs Of the
Ssh Congress, &C.
In the compilation ~ this work, the editors have
In view the supply Of want lorg felt BY ali classes
OF oar citiz for convenient compendium this
character and hope In the prosecutton and compile.
ton OF this lie sign to IN earnest Opera
ton throughout all sections OF the State, AMI such
announcements will lead to c ntinnancc'of the
Amsusc and Register as an annual standard tc0rk
ofreftrcnce.
As this publication " III attain very large circnla-
ton In tho state, far exceeding thst of ary other
periodical now published in II oas inv sluabe
medium for advertising and limited nEmbsr of
Professional and Business Cards win BE- insertei
the following prices Tin sdvance:) Quarter page S5
half page go; fun paee, s20
The price OF the work has been fixed at twenty
I've cents per single copy, or Twenty Dollars per
hundred and orders accompanied by the Cash, nd
dressed TO the undersigned at Iowa City or naven-
port, will pecetve prompt attention, aDd the re-
qu.red number Of copies forwarded
I'D. EA6&L Z, Davenport, lows.
y. b, SYLVESTER Iowa City, Iowa.
suglI dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24

Mississippi & Missouri e. B..
Trains run b. Chicsge time, which Is twelve min
utes faster than Davenport time.
ON and after Monday, April llth, $50, and until
~ further notice, trains viii leave Davenport, for
Muscatine, Columbus City, Washngto. and lows
City (3undAys excspted} as follows:
lst Express and Mail Train a. 6 30 n
Trains viii leave Davenport for Chicssodsily Sun
isys excepted e. follows:
LIST Mail Train, a. 10 10 4 Al
Cd 9xpress Tt ain, at 62o p u
Trains arrive q; Davenport daily. (srndays sxcep
tsd) ~ fellows:
PROM TIE EAST.
LIST Express Traina: 625 Az,
~ Mali Train, at D Al 81
FRoM THE WEST.
ist Nah Train, at 6 % y
Trains run by Chicago time, which istweve min
ntss faster than Davenport time.
All trains out Of Davenport VIII make connections
at C.iumbs City, Washington and Iowa City with
the Western Stage Co.'S stages for all points w est
The Passenger Train connects AZ Rock Island with
East, North and South
Passengers az reminded OF the necessity ofgsing
istinct direction to the destination Of their hrg
gAgs also taking heir scatsn
the cars.
N. y. The Gorning l0.10 A ny train for the Ea 1t
con .ccts at Joliet with trains the Michigan Gen.
trail X X at the Junction with trains on the Pr ts-
burg, IT Vnyne < Chi ego K; at Chicago with
trains on the Michigan Southern and Michigan Gen.
trail Rail Roads.
anrla JOHN p. TRACY, supt.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24
ShSriH,6 Sale.

STATE OF IOwAl In tfe District Court Of Scott
sCorr CounTY. County, State Of lows.
DY virtue OF an execution Issued from the
- Office Of the Clerk Of the Distr'ct Couri Of Sect
Oyunty. State Of Iowa, In favor q John BfoWnoe,
plainsIn, and against W JeEbins, defendant, de-
~ August 9Th 1854, and to me directed, Commanding
me- that Of she goods ehAttes, stock iotefest In
ony company, debts due property IN hands Of third
poTuons, lands ana tensments which are not ex-
emit by law from exscutionl Of sad efrD1ant,
make OF eause TO be made the sum Of two hundred
fy0S end 1910 dollars, with interest and costs,
levisd upon 81 the crops, grain and grsss, Growiog
% ~ oorth-west quarter q eecticn No seven ri
township No sevtnty nine t70] north o. range four
III eass Of the nfth f6th1 4. supposed to b ssv.
Sa1vsiehs 1891 ecses, more - leoo end taken the
psoDsfty u " Jsnstns.
And hees>y oive public notice that shall odR
fss ees q vuhlic cutlery 81 tbs Court uouse 6sor In
~ aty Of Davenport, ecUt county lows, fussday
- % - = essesns:s, IT.. % thsho.! q 49,
H., z: sssss $500 Rssk = -: -. -
5ssi ~ - ~ sAssass -. $500.
- slsssesos1Ss13
Jv6eD DssGSaoo6
Dpy uop Yen1t 0411os
az - =
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24

Nv uERsA3 on the 10th day OF January, Al 1857
w John Fiaa AMI Lea, HIS wife, and Hugo Hoch.
holzef anc Har let, his wife. executed unto Austin
C1toh az trustee, = certain Deed OF Trust convey
ing 10 rahd tresfee ths lsni IN Scott county Iowa
described Is follows, to wit The southwest quar-.
Ter OF the spnth.eat quarter section 26, township
20, noytf OF range east OF the 9Th y NJ and al.
part o. lots seven and eight IN block ,ght In Forrest
y lions addition 10 the city Of Davenport de-
scrisei as foliows' commencing al the north west
corner OF said block eight, thenc. running east one
hundred and forty feet, thence south seyenty.fvo
feet thence west one hundred aud forty feet the
north seventy-n ve feet to the place OF 1,finnug
which said conveyance was made BY the eaid Fixla
nnd vie ard Hochholz AMI wife for the purpose
securing he payment ei n certain premissory note
and the interest ercon, signed by said John Fia.a
dated TIE 10 II day or January, A u 1887, and paya-
NJ 10 years after date for the sum OF six hundred
u. -. Win 10 per cent interest payable semi au.
nuslly the order n Nicholas Feiervsry at the
Ia king House OF Macklot d Cofbin, Davenport.
Iowa
And now said promissory note ha- ing become due
and payable and the said Fnla having failed to pay
the same, I, Austin Cortin Trueice as aforesaid do
hereby give this public notice that by virtue the
power which liz Ia vested by said deed Of Trust,
l will, on Saturday the nth day of September A
ID 1859, at the hour Of two O'Clock In the after
noon Of said :sy, at thu Court House door in the
city Of Davenport expose and offer ior SALE at publ IL
auction. tn. parcels OF land above described,
much thereof As tha be necessary to satisfy and pay
the Gay Of sale together with all the costs and ex.
prDses attending said sale OF this notice and
fees.
Dated the 18th day of August. 1859.
AUSTIN CORBIN,
augl9 Trustee.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24
CORSALEORLEASE.
Fer Sale.

lAONN hundred snd twenty Building lots IN On
~ Addition 70 the town % Port byron.
Jhcse iots are eligible and handsomely situated On
che tark Of the Mississippi fsy vii DO sold on rec.
tosabis terms.
For particulars inquire 81 Mess.s. Dnrsce Pratt d
Oos, Port Byron, Charles j. AosrYs, E&a ieCisirs,
o-of JNrfH r KING,
pani Agent. NJ 81 Bfsay street.
II Also. nnrh1riess desir allie pseces ~ tand In
sud near the cities OF Davenport and IT, csirr, and
near Port byron. nDssO
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24
Dwellings For Sal
q H L; "A F.
n,HE UNDERsI6NED WILL SELL ONE, 4
i double OF
All tho Dwellings, In his Row,
ON BRADY STREET,

v
BET. TWELFTH AND THIRIEENTW SITS.
The ground rent on which theee dwellings stand Is
only dollar per front foat shd has 6 YEAR, lack
fpg . few months to The doubl. hoiises have
onblc sils and sre Joined together only by the 81.
ding, and all strong and well built frame. and II de
sired can easily be removed.
These houses have o, T. . and eleven rooms, ali pa
percd, sash hung on pues, each house pleasant
ssoop above and below lots wei shaded good W. II OF
water 20 e.ch house. cistern and cellar
Any person with small means can procure himself
pleasant home by buy.ng % IN zee single or
double HOUSES. A part of the payment can be ex-
tended some time, and but little more than the an
nuai rent Will be reqnlro IL hand.
ALSO,
The Large Brick Dwelling House In
which live. corner Of Twelfth nnd Brady streets
Is for sale The lot Is ia feet front by 40 feet TO
an alley, on wbirh there Is no REMEMBRANCE and can
be sod on long time.
Also,
The Two Story Brick House, corner OF 10Th
and Perry str'ets, IA which J. i. iiniley now lives
Lot GO by $50 feet. Ro wster cellar, aud house well
finished, containing $ rooms
This property l. nj free from sncumbrnnoe tnd
can be- cold Oh easy terms
ALSO,
Fne Span of Young, Well Trained
and Matched Horses, Double Harness aud first
rate lumber Wagon, cheap Apply 10
mayll T. q. FAps or w HARRISoN.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24
CLOTHING.

NO TxCE!
A s the scott County Pair IL the largest and best
n ever held In Davenport. soh
The Largest and Best Stock
Cloths, CassiBlaefcs q Ves1imgs,
t-uitahle for Pail and winter) ever offered in IN
market hog open II
SAMUEL PERKY'S,
{s.ore opposite the Pot Once, which Will be made up
TO suit customers OIL short notice, sui
Prices In keeping with the Times.
A large assortment OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING
Per Men Youths ana Boys. Of my own manufacture.
r n - { . + N II = . . - |.
shall continue 10 manufacture my own Ciothins
thereby giving
BETTER GARMENT
For the same money than any BAstsrn made goods.
Furnishing Department
Can also be founi.
Shirts OF all descriptions,
Under Clothing In endless variety.
Stocks.
les,
Handkerchisfs.
Stocks,
Suspenders, 60. &c,.
A!arge and splendid assortment Of
Gents s h q wis,
he cheapest ever offered in this market.
All Of which the publtr are invited u examine.
ONLY ONE PRICE.
@ SAMUEL PKRRY,
seplS Brady st., oppo Post Ofnos
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24
RAILROADS


NMsO0SV - teUCA Absowu ss0sA v~U
Dt'iMfer .frrar cement,
I'm aud after su,:isv Dec. 9Th 1855. and uftu
Ofurther notice trains wllesve aocA Island daily
Sundays ezccpsed. ~ fellows
LIST mail train at 10 20 y
- frcish, lib A y
ID night express 10 =. Il.
Train. arrive at Rock Island daily, Sundays ea-
oeptcf, ~ f,ilDxs:
Let night express a, 80 A. y.
% freight trsns ~ zoo r. =.
Sd mail train ssJP. n.
All trains over ths ross srein direct connexon u
CHICAGO with trAne both the Michigan Souts-rn
Ht.igan Central Pit sburs, Port ayne 81: Chics
20 Rail Iiosd 10 and from Detroit, ToIe.io,
Oieyelsnd Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsonrsp,
DunkiIl Buffalo, Niagara Psis, Albany, Ees York,
Phtisislphs. Baltimore and Washington. Also AZ
Issse with trains Of the Illinos Centrsi Road
North u 9.ena ard South - 81 fonts and O.iro TO
which D, gees trkets can be procureiuf
". Is, GreIuneie, TICKET AGENT
Agents, V. X. Depot. Rock Island
Passengers reminded % tho ssity of Swing
distinct directions 20 the destination 81 their bag
gage procure tickets before taking their seats
Ia tn, cars the Conductors COLLECT fares oay TO sta
.ons ON the line OF the Chicago ARCH Island rArosd
JOHN r. TRACY, Superintendent.
". II. WHITMAN, Asst Sup't
Hock Island. Dec. b, lohs ldt5I
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24

THE GREAT WESTERN
Insurance and Trust Company,
Farmers Union Insurance COMPANY
OF ATHENS, PA,
Having consolidated their business, the sema will
hereafter b. conducted by the united companies In
tho nams Of the
THE GREAT WESTERN
Insurance 4 Trust Company,
| at their once in the Comp.ny's suildinR,
4O3 Walnut street. Philadelphia.
BY this ARRANGEMENT the income OF the GREA
WESTERN ms OR 1NOE AND TRUST CON-
PANY will be largely augmented. and ever 81 lao 600
added TO It's asse's, Of which 4l00G0O Is in First
Mortgages with 30 IDS bearing six per cent interest
on Improved pronersy, worth dou j. the amount !;
which Eves the Company over casa, 900 Of available
means 10 meet any liabilities
All running risks Of either Company are -
sumed and any losses that NAV will be prompt
y adjusted and paid.
Fire, fnlsnd. and MGriNe Cargo Risks Taken
ne Most Favorable Terms.
Respectfully soliciting your business. We are
Yonr o6edient servants,
CHAs. q. LATHRoP, Pres
WV. ARLixo, vine-Pres
G. N. 0HIPM AN, 81 vice. Pres
(Charge of Branch Once, New York
JAS WRIGHT, Sec. and Treas
y. = hUseELL, ASST Secs
DIRECTORS:
Ohas LathRcp, Hon VIM Darling, O Il Shipusn.
Jn0 D Hunter, Alex WhilIdsn, RI 0illeOie.
Hasleenrse, Daniel Collier, Jas Nmnh,
On. Marian. nrraey: - slocun,
1M'Curdy. 1rsncts fvlrr.
EDWIN FAY. AGENT
00cs with PAAKea . EDWARDS,
ly9l-d1n No. 10 Brsdy-st.
n. r. MITCHELL, Agent,
ess tAs So'lewins vsllknown Csasaniss:
araA1D nRH AND HA11Hn msuaAuos co..
Or sHILADsLsn1A, "A.
ovyI0B-1esAS sessst, east side, between 9rd
UnIou COFFEE AND SPICE MILLS
.. u. Jossss Z o.,
5w1S9 BaoonD s91nHr,
W. - =. IssRs:ss I: s : ssss - sssss
osoea cgnss.
ne4seed ot9ss,
W1ais oDleoA
- - - l0oui1lll aeAs = llAsvAau Ase. y
6upnoleM 1o1D1
- ssAaSl =
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24

Murrah for Pixies Peak !
A II. who intsnd going to Pixies Peak next Spring
"A had better come 10 the
s'HNsckeye Store"
To get their outfit All kinds OF Groceries and Pro-
visions may there be found in abundance, Tor cash.
AFreSh Lot Of Goods Just Received.
SUGARS.
New Orleans Sugar. IS pounds for one fo.lar,
Prime. NY Orushei,
Louisiana Clarlned, I" Powdered,
becher's " Clarified.
MOLAssEs Ann sYRUPs.
Belcher's Golden Syrup, N o Nclasses (new CROP
Pine Apple Syrup 8 II Molasses.
CoFFERs.
Prime Rio. Fresn Roasted,
Old Gov Java. Gov Java and Rio.
TEAS.
imperial, Oolong,
foung Tyson.
FLOUR.
John.on's Buckwhsat do.
FISH.
Picked Herring mo ~ Codnsh.
Mackerel, No white Fish.
SALT.
g A Salt, Salt by the barrel.
SOAP.
white snap, CASTLE Soap.
Brown do Transparent Soap.
OIL.
whale flor burnins,) Elephant.
FRUIT.
Sultan Raisins Dust reod) zaute Currants,
Valencia do Oitron
Dried Appies tnew) Dried Peaches new,
BURNING FLUID. warranted to burn and nc
smoke.
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE Of ali kinds.
FAlRHAvEN OYsTERs. al~avsfresh
All articles sold are warranted to Be - good u
can be found 10 The city.
All Goods to reasonable auoant, DnLv1R1L
IREn OF OHADoB, within the city limits.
Jans-dAvn O. n. sIaIPMAN.
vDNsU P4psr! W,sU P0psr!
wv. ~! AZ. now as''1v'ss AZ m OIL
80. N In. oLAyn1s1oW,
z epia AA assoetneus e Nan. 1ooeu sna nerdse
Sarsey ~ sovloo. W1ioA ~ oge 0eeos0ine1 y 81
/ caIAr A THE cn1APnurl
| A. rsss. sss.a..atsa - au,s.a. O.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24

On hand, and for sale 1t the lowest market prices
TT'Hs improvements made In the preparation 0,
1 Mefdis, give 70 the Type manufactures 1t this
F0undyy. great reputation Tor durability The snb-
scrtber Is prepared with svestly jwcye0sea ldcdIi-
ties 70 supply the wants Of the Trade throughout
the Wet.
He viii continue 70 keep IN Store. = large Stock
Of Hos : Co.'S, and RU00LBs' celebrated
Printing Press<o,
which, tO7ether with those Of sny other maker,
viii be Furnished At Dfan1fsefurer's Irices.
He has recently made sransemfnts with
WRBB, Of New Ysrt. (formsFly Wells Webbl and
will hsreofser keep OH hand . iarre Stock Of his
WOOD TYPE,
The bed In the ss0skst. Parties wishing 70 order
largely Of Wool Tyne, will - fursished with Ma.
WEBB's Specimen Book.
Inks Of Superior Qualify A'sosys ~ Head.
An EleClrOtypc Foundry
10 copnected with The eetablishmsnt, and work Of
this kind b executed In vsry superior meener.
new Specimen Dook p BOW ready tor ooltveyy,
and vii b eent 70 parties wtshlng - eg1eH.
jy49-dlt.vlw DL DODGE. 4seasgrer.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24

FLAMING MILL.
Doors, Sash, OssA DStse1s.
Uynp suhessibss weuid ievits ~ sssntisa q
u huiI6ers and sGhsn - AiS Ias0e assortment =
DOORS.
SASH.
BLINDS,
DOOR FRAMES,
WINDOW MlNkN
go: =; =; 49, = - = sssa' '''s''''s r..
Y1,A11uo, scnor1 sAwIg0.
rUnSIxe ~ nvD1x Duoon011Dus
- = So, s,sx1f e.. go r. 49,
r. = iI1nfne usD6s SD1161o -
iInl,~' ~ =
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-08-24

OF which the Cory-Rlsh. has b'en secured, and
arrangements msd. for tie saIlies. pract put
ncati On and distribution.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-17
nA m rt ant Notice to Mechanics.
HODGES L co.'s PATENT TENONING MA
CHlNE.-The subscriber being satisfied of the in

mA I'm portant Notice to Mechanics.
HODGES K co.'s PATENT TENoNfNG MA
CHlNE.-The subscriber being satisfied of the in
finite value of this MACHINE. and being anxious
to obtain for ii more general use, would offer for
sale prirafely, until MONDAY. 10Th December,
one half of the entire right for the United States,
lit being valued az Sl0uu.1 Ii not sold privately by
the time mentioned above, 1t will be sed at auction
by Z. b. COOK, AnctlOnser, on that day, at 10
O'Clock, the following terms: One half cash;
balance and months credit, approved negotiable
notes.
The demand for this Machine has been increased
much for the past few months, has induced the
paten,ees to cdopt the above course, in ordar to
enable them tc supply that demand. 1t is Ma
chine that viii meet the wants OF mechanics gem
orally. aud is the only that competes with the
Foot Morticing Machine. A good many have been
sold. which have not only gwen satisfaction. but
have been highly comm ended, and at the late Me-
eaancs Fair, in this city, 1t obtained the pIemi-
um OF a hrst-elass diploma. on It's own merit. As
ii can be manufactured in this city cheap any
where else the attention of capitalists is called
It. with the view OF retaining il here-the Inventor
being Virginlan. II was invented and patented
by DAVID HODGES. of Suffolk. Va, May 5th.
IS57-has now twenty -hye years to run, with the
extension, which right will be granted TO the pur-
chaser
The main object in selling one half of the above
right. is to establish A large mapufactory In this
city. and IT is be hoped that there is enough enter
prise in capitalists 10 carry out that oblect.
The Nj achiae can be seen and all enquiries in
regard to II can be made known by calling on
DAVID l.. PARKER. Manufacturer,
Over Hewitt h Bro. Franklin ST.,
de 9-H Nearly opposite Metropolitan Hail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-17
ryCoWAKDsN 8 RAaaMRhnLrY.
SPECIAL NOTICES
s~>.>~>
M. Full and ksch stock.
Splendid GOODS.
PRICES oRxArLY REDUcFD.

~
eolsss,s Fleasces and sfirss: SIX prssscs in
Brcoaae, Bay yaaese and Chene, some of she most
eleSsn goods eyer seen ln this market; Piaih, Cot
SsSf 81 fatis, s real IRISH PoRns Bsps de Isises i ae
s.sartmen, elegant Moussk3ne dc Lame Robes;
fsTs PrFtsa a. issss. rev Saa ssaa,,Sl !ss yslsI
Frsaca Wool PiaSss, Ginkhsrns. Prinh, S,cs, ia
sFsSsMa FsSsMaBsfssotsi1beRlEs sfsts1b AND LAcEs-R.aa Point
Sets: French Me99a Sets, trimmed with Lace:
besu,ifal lsoe, Muslin. Cambria. isanen and Pea,lc
Sets and CoIlsfs snsiyt kaere,d-red Skirts; spen-
Ss MaaV of shcse Goods are euperh aasl will ma ke
ahsndsouie Eahdal sssiE bridal and Party Dresser
IN Mgsisess TRg's aas Silks
Co.sS, st every aflcs cf the newest styles In the
ie>t Velvess and Gioshx, We have ali the mstey,as
for Geshs, which eo viii have made tc order. MANY
Saswis of every bind in Stella, Broche. as,S Sne
Noal do, 1oistSe and single,
MkNrS WkAR--An qualities Of Colered and
and poeskins. celarca French do VsstinSs in six
aud Wso AMerteSn CAselmeres all grades, vir
slps CsssImcres, Satsaets. Jeans and Tweeds.
Cloves Crsvass. hcss, shirt Frents, Travelling
HOUSE FURNISHING supps IN. Bed 1rfMes Blankets
imported direct TO this market, Dasnssks import
cd direct, NAPKINS and Cloths. Linen and Cotton
CARPETS, CARPETs.-CaTeetins in Velvet.
Brnssels snd iusrsin Draggets and Floor Cloths
StAr Ssrpe,ias, Hemp aa, Rugs in all qualities,
PlaNfssTfOS sGeors.--white and co,ored
Negro Blankets imported from Furore to James
rlref virginia felied Cloths, Virginia oxuaburgs,
In order 70 redaco uur stock 10 the lowest poin.
~ the lstef January next, we will offer uycoM-
soS lSrrcsxEsrs;c especially to CASH and prompt
'''Se w%TkiNs 'si FiekiESs M Se &. Main
de lo-st nearly opposite Exchange Bank
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-17

UNION MEETING IN NEW HAvRN.-An i'm
mense Union meeting was held at New Ha-
ven, Conn, on the 14th inst. The largest pub
lie hall in the place was crowded to overflow
ing. The call for the injecting was originated
and signed by men Of all parties ito the num-
ber Of three thousand. Hon. w. W. Board-
man presided, and among the resolutions
adopted was the following:
Resolved, That we tender to the State of Vir-
ginia our Congratulations that by the energy
of the proper authorities the law has been up-
held supreme aud the country spared the con-
summation Of SO nonstrous design, and we
add our assurance that should the time ever
come when the physical force Of this State
shall be needed to repel or suppress an invA-
sion upon their peace and sovereignty, it Will
be- most promptly and cordially given.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-17
OLD DOMINION SoCIETY.-The Old Domin.
ion Society of New York city has completed

OLD DOMINION SoCIRTY.-The Old Domin-
ion Society of New York city has completed
its organization as follows:
ss;s President vi James ,~ sontter; First Vice Vice
President, N. HI. Campbell; Recording Secre-
tary, F. A. Patterson; Corresponding Secre-
tary, r. p. Miller; Treasurer, c. E. Hunt;
Chaplain, Rev. VIM. J. Hays--and an Execn-
tive Committee, consisting of nine emembers.
Lieutenant General Winfield Scott was
unanimously elected the first honarary mem
Der, and Henry A, Wise, Governor of Virginia,
was also unanimously elected the second hon.
oTary member.
The constitution provides for holding three
meetings in each year.
Its anniversary celebration is to be held on
the 18th of May, in commemoration of the set
tlement of James town. The other meetings
are to be held on the 10th of October and the
22d of February of each year.
A resolution was unanimously adopted, re-
questin Gov. Wise, of Virginia, to deliver an
address before the society, on the 22d of Feb
ruary next
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-17

FATAL AFPRAY.-On last Friday morning ..
df6cnlty occurred nj ADKINS Store, in this.
county, near the line of Cheatham, in which
Mr. Robert Baxter was shot and killed by Mr..
Geo. r. Harris. It seems that Mr.. Baxter and.
a man by the name of Heggie went to Adkins.
Store that morning together, and not long af-,
ter they had been there Baxter and Reggie got
into quarrel, and Baxter knocked Heggie
down and was beating him when Harris pulled
Baxter of, with the intention of pa rting them,
whereupon Baxter drew pistol and ordered
him to leave the house. Harris old him that
he would not leave his own hou use. Baxter
then tit is supposed) rememb BERN g that his pis-
tol was not loaded, put up hislp istol, threw of
his coat, and drew a knife and made at Harris
he, Harris, backing until Re reached the
counting-room door, Baxter striking at him
all the while with his knife Harris then
reached around in the count ng-room and got
his shotgun, and fired one barrel at him, he
still advanced on him and be fired the second
barrel, killing him instantly. Harris immedi-
ately came to town and gave himself up to the
sheriff. and was taken before, magistrate and
gave a bond of $1,000 fof hi appearance fol
examination.-ClarksriH n eas.3 [hrom., 9th.