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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-11-29

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/ Trust, dated December 2lst, 1851, and duly re-
corded in the Office OF the Recorder of Scott coun-
ty. Iowa, in Book "M", Of mortgages, Page 369 =
shall on the goth Of November, 1853, at2 o'clock
p. NJ, ut the Court House door, in the city of Da-
venport, in Scott County, Iowa, sell to the high
est bidder for cash, the following described land,
to-wit
The south east quarter Of the north least quar-
ter of section twenty two (22 D Township eighty,
So north, range five J, east Of the fifth T. NJ
Also, part Of the north west quarter OF the west
half Of the southeast quarter Of section No four
teen "a, Township eighty sO), range No. 1--WE,
containing five acres and more particularly deserib-
ed as follows: Commencing IN the vest line OF the
south quarter of said section where it crosses
the Waubseppinecon river thence south to land,
decided by Gideon Averil to Charles Leslie, thence
east to land decided by Leverett Avnrl to Jeremiah
b. Goodrich, thence north to the said Waubsep.
pnecon river, thence up said river to the place Of
beginning Also lot No. four }, in block No.
nine - J. in the old town Of Elizabeth city. nov
city Of Princeton county and State Aforesaid
Ali of the aforesaid land was conveyed to me BY
Thomas NJ. Nowlin, and Leverett Averill, for the
purposes in said deed mentioned.
Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 7th, 1853:
CHARLES F. WHITAKER,
noys.2Od1 Trustee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

ERRATUM.-In the Reporter of Au-
gust 18th, we made mention of a cir
culating impostcr, whose errands about
the country were chiefly the buy ing Of
real estate of hotel keepers, counting
the daughters, etc, and thus sponging
his livelihood and getting good oppor-
tunities of replenishing his wardrobe.
We stated in that issue that this CAV
deceiver put up at tavern about Is
miles from this town, staid four months,
courted daughter, gained consent of
the father, bought the premises, and
when taken to town to make out nee
essary papers for the transfer of prop
erty and cash, he slipped. We learn
that a portion Of these statements are
false. He remained only one day, and
never gained the affections OF the
daughter nor the consent of the ''old
man." The illusions to his buying the
premises and sliding are true. We re-
greet to learn that the family are incens-
ed at our giving publicity to that por-
ton which is untrue. We acknowl-
edge our shortcoming in making the
statements until We had learned the
whole truth from headquarters; but at
the time, supposed the narrative was
from so direct and responsible a source
that there was no mistake about the
whole relation. We arc happy to make
the honorable amend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
Tom Hyer Claims the Belt.

Tom Hyer wrises as follows to the
editor of the Tribune
''Sir:-Excuse the liberty ] take in
trespassing upon your valuable time,
when | request you to give the follow
ing an insertion in your paper. It
would appear that, Judging from the
tone Of the various joarnals in this city,
the championship of America (in re
gard to The fighting ring) rests with
tiourlShing laureis upon the brow of
Mr.. MorriSsey; and after claiming that
championship publicly, he also avows
his intention OF retiring from the ring.
fearing that, should he still hold out
his pngifstic principles, he might come
III contact with some one who would
ease him of that honor"
In the late fight with NJ. Hacnan
he won the battle and claimed the
championship; and after both parties
recovered from the effects OF the fight
Mr. Heenan again challenges him.
through the columns ofvour paper, and
III case he refused the challenge ex-
tends 1t to the world to fight any man
for any sum to $4,000 and the Cham
pionship Of America.
Now, sir, [ deny the claim Of either
party to that championship. | hold
the belt myself, and am determined to
hold It till fairly conquered. I will say,
however, for myself, | never willingly
entered the ring, but when I an forced
into it, | ain also determined to be
forced out Of it only by 6 enter pow
erS of muscle than myself.
Il accept Mr.. lleenan's challenge.
and will fight him or any other man
for $4,000, The fight to take place in
three months from the time he first
amount is placed in the Stockholders
hands, IN whatever location the parties
agree upon; and should mJ engage
ment with Mr.. Heenan prove success
full, (of which [ have no doubt,) ] will
fight any man in the world for the same
amount twice over, rather that see my
self dispossessed Oft that which ] Justly
claim. Hoping yon Will give the above
an insertion, | remain, most respectful
~ yours. THOMAS HYER.
The Champion of America.
New \ DIRK, Dec. q, 1858"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
Vol. II of the Reporter.

"A glance will suffice to show that the
paper is reduced in size, and by the
above it will be seen that the terms
are also reduced. We are forced to
pursue this course by meagre patron
age and still less pay. The tight times
affect all-even the printer, whose in
coming bills are only two dollars each.
We have plodded through one year,
and we shall publish another twelve
month. Of those who are induced to
invest small sum for the Reporter the
coming year, we beg the privilege of
writing articles expressive Of the ideas
OF Jack Brundage, and not by the con-
sent Of Tom, Dick & Co. It will be q
wonder if we fail to offend somebody's
opinion, and when we do, the columns
are free to the wounded party, in which
he can exhibit to the world his wound
ed "phelinx." This is the only heal
ing balm we can offer. But when facts
are related and if we errin pal tlculariz-
ing, it will be a source of pleasure to
retract or be set Alright by another.
We ask patronagc-paying patron
age,-for it is much needed; but to
insure 1t, we shall not sci our identity.
Although poorer than our old gobler,
We are tat with independence.
Our chief task will be to advance
the merits Of Wood County, by giving
to distant readers the true condition
and properties Of our lands and the
advantages Of our natural resources
we believe that Grand Rapids has the
oest location Of oaey toacn IN the State,
and our reasons for thus believing will
be set forth from time to time. It's
progress In population and wealth is
rapid and healthy. It has not sDrrna
up like a mushroom, but its advances
have been steady and sure. Within
the past year, one-fourth Of our build
lngs have been erected, and extensive
preparations are now going on for an
increased number next season. With
these cheering evidences of prosperitv
on the part Of the town and COUNTY
we shall struggle on until this becomes
a populous district, when we shall be
certain of receiving reward for past
labor
We shall continue to send the Re
porter to all residents Of the County
who were subscribers the past year.
and should any desire its discontinue
ance, Postmasters viii, at their order.
notify us of such desire by returning
the paper. We shall discontinue those
sent abroad until otherwise ordered by
those who have heretofore paid for
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

MoRPHY's DoINGs.-Thc Paris cor
respondent of the Newark Times says:
"Among those Morphy has lately bea-
ten in even matches were NJ. Ludinski,
celebrated Polish player, who came
to Paris expressly, and who got beaten
7 straight games NJ. Laroche, whom
Mr.. Morphy declares the best French
PLAYER, and whom he beat with case;
and N. de Riyiere, player who takes
rank next to, If not equal with, NJ. La
roche, and who, in bis various contests
with Mr. Morphy, has occasionly beaten
him. This NJ. de Riviere is brother
of your Captain de Riviere, of Blount
notoiiety. He is gentlemanly, hand
some man, reporter for the press, a
brilliant chess player, as we have seen,
and, like the Captain, speaks English,
their mother haing been Scotch wo-
man. I ought to mention that Morphy
has also beaten with ease, and with
great modification to his adversary,
a Frenchman by the name Of Erkel,
who came and challenged him, backed
by a numerous array of friends, with
something of the air of mockery, with
which Goliah defed David. 1t did
not take Morphy long to reduce bis
bombast to the smallest possible di-
mansions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
INV TIT-c,- T

VERY WICKED INDEED.-A proyil-
cial contemporary, the Neac Bau1asecich-
er, pt'petrates the following as reason
for an cxcuse) for not publishing q
document which his sheet would not
begin to accommodate
"a very dry, long winded and non
sensjcal tale, called the presidents
Message was presented to Congress
on Monday, and from thence politely
sent to all the newspaper publishers in
the land, with the expectation that
they would print it, many Of whom
were and will be gulled by the doubtful
compliment AS many Of the assertions
made in the story are decidedly false,
and others founded on fiction, and the
moral OF the whole decidedly wrong
and of an evil tendency, and as we
prefer nonsense Ill small doses, we have
concluded to let the document 60 to
the winds without our aid, and there
fore shall not lumber our columns with
# >
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
~ The city Of Madison was graced

~ The city Of Madison was graced
with our presence a short time since,
where it was our pleasure to renew the
acquaintance of former friends. Of
course, we halted in front Of the "Uni-
ted States where presides one of the
best-feeling, best-looking, most gentle
manly landlords in the whole west. and
where one always feels at home
The next day the A1yus made the
important announcement that "Jack
Brundage, the wide-awake edito- of
the Wood Co. Reporter, is in town.
Pump, not to be outdone, characterized
US as ''the handsome editor" "splen-
did fellow" etc. Our extreme modesty
was offended and needed PREPARATION,
which We editor aforesaid extended in
the shape of eats and drinks. The for
mer we went in on, but the latter cir
cumstances and sober disposition
compelled us to repeA.
Six years have done immensely for
Madison. Where used to stand two
story wooden doggeries, meat shops
and stumps, now have risen magnificent
four-story brick edidces, occupied by
the wholesale dealer, and banks, the
most prominent Of which is the "Ex-
change Bank - Where the forest
stood six years ago, are now some OF
the most gorgeous residences we have
ever seen anywhere. 1t seems that
every man in Madison was vieing with
his neighbor in costly buildings.
We have always claimed for Madi-
son the prettiest location in the Union,
and her rapid growth and enterprising
citizens cannot fail to complete an ar
chitectural beauty so extensively begun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
HThe house of Mr.. Higgins

@~The house of Mr., Higgins in
the town of Stockton, Portage County,
was destroyed by fire last week. The
family were at breakfast at the time,
and must have been eating very devot-
eddy, as the falling in Of the roof was
the first they knew Of the fire.
lie Foutaine, who was confined
in the county jail awaiting trial for the
murder Of E. 3. Homer, made his es-
cape one day last week. It is thought
he had assistance.
OYSTERS HOMER has lot of
the best fresh oysters we have seen in
this western country. and they are sell
ing rapidly at . cents per can.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

sW@ An Ohio editor recently at
tempted to describe the powerful effects
of warm weather, and here is one in
stance
GA small negro boy injudiciously
leaned up against the sunny side ofthe
house yesterday and fell asleep. in
few minutes he began to soften, and in
three quarters of An hour he ran all
over the yard. His mother dipped him
up i'll a washtub."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

4 COURSE OF LECTURES having
been proposed by several Of our citi-
zens that arrangements be made to
have a course of lectures this winter,
it is recommended that all who feel de-
sirous that the proposition be carried
into effect, meet at the store Of Bench
ley & Philleo, on Tuesday evening,
January Sd, at 81 o'clock, for the pur-
pose Of arranging preliminaries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
SPIRITUAL AGE.-Those who are cor

SPIRITU Al AGE.-Those who are con-
tirmed adherents to the Harmonial Phi
losophy, and those who desire to inres-
tigate the phenomena of Spiritualisn,
will find aid i'll their researches by sub
scribing for the above named paper
It is probably the best in the Union
The publishers say,
The Spiritual Age will be, as here,
tofore, mainly devoted the elucidation
OF the nature, laws, relations and func-
tons Of Man the mysterious capaci-
ties of departed human spirits: together
with a rational philosophy of Spiritual
ism, both with respect to its essential
principles and phenomenal illustrations;
and 1t will be one Of its cardinal OBJ
Jeets to reduce the accumulated spirit
ual elements to more scientific and
demonstrative FORM
The Spiritual -4ye will be published
every Saturday, in a large and elegant
folio sheet, at 81 per annum, inuoriaJly
IN d0yduce One dollar will be 1eceiv-
ed for six months. To clubs, FIVE COP
les for IS; ten copies for SIS. Speci-
men numbers forwarded free to any
part of the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

New YEARS PARTY.--Iti is confident
Iy whispered about town that Bangs
the elder, will have the best party ever
assembled in this town. All VIC have
to say is, if this should prove true, no
one will regret that they attended,
The hall is large and airy, and there is
no good reason why We should not
have forecasts Of what the poet has
50 long predicted" the good time
coming"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
s@ 4 letter from Senator Sumne

s8 a letter from Senator Sumner,
received by gentleman in Washing
ton, says: My summer, down to the
close of August, was most painful and
harrassing. My suferings were com
plicated. There seemed to be hardly
an ache or smart III nature which did
not visit me, and at times with an in
tensity which was overpowering. But
now | am comfortable. Two physici-
ans express the opinion that [ have
made a most perceptible advance. l
think 80 too. | am sure of it. At
times [ have dispaired; but now I am
confident that shall be as well as
ever"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
Later from Europe---Arrival Of the
Steamer Asia.

Steamer Asia.
Sandy Hook, Dee. 27.-The Royal
Mail steamer Asia, from Liverpool on
Saturday, the 18th inst, has passed
this point on her way to New Y ork.
Numerous arrests have been made
near Cork Of parties connected with
the fllibustering invasion from Amer
lea.
1t was fully expected that the gov
errment will guarantee a new capital
of 100000, to the Atlantic Telegraph
Company, and that contract to lay a
new cable immedi:tely will be made
The Calcutta, China and Australia
mails were telegraphed, but the news
was not Important.
Baron Rothchilds has given $500 to
found scholarship for the city of Lon
don school, in commemorative of his
admission as Jew to Parliament.
Several distinguished politicians. in
GLIDING Lord Palmerston, Mr.. Low,
and Messrs. Gibson and Bright, had
been addressing large public meetings
on political topics in general, and the
reform question in particular.
The long pending demonstration in
the shape of Il soirec at Manchester, in
honor Of the two last named gentlemen,
came off on the evening of the 10TH
5000 people were present. Mr.. Bright
again eulogized the representative sys-
TEN Of the L. S.
! The London Times says, in refer
ence to the Atlantic Cable, the Com
pany had made application to the GOV
ernment for a guarantee of a per cent.
on 1881 900, subject to the same con
ditions as that Of the Red Sea Line,
and this has been backed by memorials
from all the leading firms of London,
Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool,
Leeds, Halifax, Bradford, Hall, elias
gov, Paisley and Norwich. Surprising
it 10 be granted, contracts will be I'M
mediately concluded for a new cable,
and any negotiations with the Amer
lean Government will be subsequently
entered. No attempt can be made
with any prospects Of success, to lift
the old cable, until the return of calm
weather, at the end Of April or May,
and even under the best circumstances
the expectations with regard to the OPP
eratl0ns, were not favorable.
Meanwhile, it has been definitely as
ccrtained that the existing damage was
not at the shore end. The LAYING OF
the new end has been completed dis
lance Of twelve miles out from Nalcll-
tia. The experiments lately under
taken by persons previously unconncct-
ed with the enterprise, confirm the orig
inal Inference that the main fault is
about go miles from the Irish coast,
at depth OF 5000 fathoms. There is
also fault on the other side, which is
! thought to be about 800 miles from
New foundland. Currents, however,
still continue to be received, although
a kind so feeble as to be useless for any
practical purposes.
Atpresent the Telegraph is in charge
OF Mr.. Henly, who is manufacturing
an apparatus such as his experience on
the spot leads him to think may yet
! possibly lead to some results, but in no
case could there be a hope Of achiey-
| ing permanently satisfactory commu-
nication otherwise than by new line
The Times thinks there is little doubt
but what the consent Of the govern
mcnt will be given
The meeting Of the French Legisla-
ture IS postponed till February.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
N-3 4 man callinr himself Byi0bn}3,

sa3 4 man calling himself Brigham
Young, H.., has established himself in
Or ange Co., n. Y, and called his place
New Utah." Or 'Little Salt Lake,
He has also induced three silly women
to join him, as starting point in his
stock Of wives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
1922 ~~.

REwAID.-The Sheriff Of this Ccun-
t. offers q reward Of $500 to any per-
son who will deliver to him Leander
Lafontain, or 5000 for his arrest and
lodgment in any Jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
~SDa (1rs-

GRANITE HoUsE.--Our friends will
see by reference to advertising columns,
that E. B. Chadwick, Esq, formerly Of
the Madison american House," is
now stationed at Chicago. OF course,
"Chad' will receive the Pinery custom.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
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SINGING SCHooL.-An effort is being
made to secure the services of Mr. c.
H. Smith to teach a class in singing
this winter. Mr.. S. is an accomplished
teacher, and we hope the young people
will not let this opportunity go by.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

FREE CoLoRED PERsoNs.-Bills
have been introduced into the Georgia
and Mississippi Legislatures, to remove
all tree coiored persons from those
States by certain date or else then
sell them into slavery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01
NEWS SUMMARY.

ho present populatlOn OF San
ranclsco Is estimated at -, 900 to So
900. =
-The telegraph will be finished and
IN operation to Kansas City in few
days.
a woman named Mary O. Brien.
of Belvidere, Ill.,. was found dead in
her bed last week.
WIN. 0. Butler, of Kentucky do.
clines the Democratic nomination for
Governor of that State.
The floating population of New
orS, on business and pleasure, is es-
timated at from $4,000 to $4,000.
Gov. Randall was, on the eth inst,
admitted as attorney and counsellor
OF the Supreme Court of the L. S.
The State canvassers of New York
have given the certificate of election to
John Is. Haskin, in that Congressional
District.
Among the prominent benevolent
OBJECTS Of the day, we perceive call
Tor the formation of society for the
amelIoratlon of the condition of women
with snoring husbands.
ministers are not allowed to hold
seats in the North Carolina Legislature.
Whether the Ministers are too good
for the place or the place too good for
the Ministers does not appear.
India rubber is now extensively
used in England for tires of carriage
wheels. 1t il said that an India rub
Der tire will endure 1000 miles of tray
el, while al iron one wears out in 1000.
"A panther was killed last week, on
Bear Creek, III Juneau County, about
forty miles from Mauston. weighed
over 200 pounds and measured 10 feet
from the tip Of his nose to the tip OF his
tail.
THE common school trustees of a
town III Indiana, say, in recent re-
port-''No common schools-all an
common. Branches taught, Euchr-,
poker, old sIeCIye, r"Ign'jty and pro-
Ja91ity.
The Governor Las issued his pro-
cIanation ordering special election
III the fourth Assembly district ot Fond
iii Lac county, on the 18th Of January,
to till the vacancy made b. tie death
Of s. L. Barnes.
A law has been passed by the Leg
islature OF Mississippi lev.ing a tax
upon lands in tive river counties cA-
posed to inundation Of ten cents per
acre, for repairing and perfecting the
lcyee Of the Mississippi river.
Another colored candidate for
musical hoDors has entered the ticld.--
Madame Anna r. Fisher, now singing
at Nashua, \. H., announces herself as
the "Colored Nightingale, and also AS
the ''Renown"d Colored Soprano Sing
en-"
-~Captain Hudson has received, from
the Queen Of England, through the
hands Of Lore, Napier, a gold box and
medal, in testimony Of his service in
laying the Atlantic cable; and it is
stated that Mr. Harris. our Consul at
Japan, viii receive 4 similar mark of
gratitude toi a:d afforded to Lord FL
gin. -:
NJ. and Mrs Barney Williams
have been the recipients OF an absardly
enthusiastic ovation at Dublin. After
pla wing for charitable institution, trey
started for the hotel in their carriage,
but the populace, i'll spite Of repeated
remonstrances, insisted III drawing
them home. Mr.. Williams, finding his
entreatles in vain, Quilted the vehicle.
and, with Mrs. Williams proceeded on
foot, saying that he respected his frinds
too much to permit them to take the
place of horses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

St. Louis. Dec. 57.-The Jefferson
City E;rosaiuer learns from a reliab
source that Fort Scott, Kansas, was
attacted by Montgomery, at the head
OF 200 men. The town was taken, and
when the Examiners informant escaped
or 6 persons were killed. The object
of the attack is presumed to be to re-
lease one Of NIontgomery's men, con-
fined there under Indictment for muir
der It is feared the town is entirely
destroyed.
4 despatch from Kansas City, says
the HarrisonvilIe, Missouri, Democrat
Of the 25th, states that last Mondays
band Of thieves and assassins, from the
Territory, entered Vernon county, Mo-,
killed David Craig, stole a lot Of cattle,
20 horses, and II negroes.
About the same time two parties nm
der Brown and Montgomery. entered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

- Lightning rods take the mischief
out OF the clouds-enlightning rods
take it out of bad boys. a tiitling
application Of the latter to the hides
Of some Of the urchins who annoy the
Debating Club would be beneficial to
their morals if not to their health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-01-01

Busy TINEs.-About one hundred
teams are now having lumber from
the woods to this town, which, of it.
self, makes it lively business appear
ancc. Sleighing is good, which enables
each team to haul from two to four
thousand feet at load.