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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02


80 much 10 being said and written oflate
10 relation to this article, that 10 have ia
ken tho trouble TO look into the matter
not no much on account Of the many forms
into which il Is made for the ornamentation
Of grounds in the matter OF fountains, vases,
statues, groups, and various animals, a. to
its other and more important uses for arch
itectural ornamentation.
We find that the article consists Of GER
tain clay, free from lime or iron deposits,
and Of 20 fine texture that it may be read
lily made to assume any desired form, which
being moulded, 10 allowed to dry IN rooms
heated for the purpose, and is then burnt
IN air tight kilns. While in tho kllns from
thirty five 10 forty-Gve hours, it is subject
oil TO . heat sufficient 10 melt stss., and
whom oncc burnt 10 found 10 be impervou
10 the operation Of the elements No won
der then, that for hundreds Of years Terra
Gotta has been freely used upon the CONT
ment Of Europe, and for hundred years
or moro in Great Britain, for architectural
ornamentation. Nor is il an entire novelty
IN our own country; for, so long back as
twenty years, more or less. Terra Gotta has
been made, though not always successfully,
knowledge in burning it. We arc glad TO
know that both these requisites have now
been achieved, and that Messrs. iiovey <
Nichols. OF our own city, are able to pro-
duce Tsrra-Cotta which has the endorse
Ihent Of the highest possible authority,
both as to tho quality of the clay and the
skill employed in tho moulding and burning
OF it.
Not content with the manufacture of ar
ticlcs for rural ornamentation, they boldly
a.sums the responsibility Of producing 1t
f1r all tho req lirements Of architectural or
nsmentation, and have already received the
endorsement OF several OF the leading arch
itects of our city, as to its usefulness and
durability. They have now produced many
very beautiful designs for window caps.
brackets, door caps, msdilhons. aud square
aud oblong blocks for facings to houses,
and are perisctirg designs Tor cOrnces -
warehouses, public and private buildings
sto. To the consumer Of stone, iron or
wood material, as OF namentation. this result
will be found to possess incalculable advan
tsges both in the economy Of cost and the
greater protection from the effects Of fiie :;
for, ~ is Justly alleged by the manufsctur-
er,, its freedom from lime or iron prevents
the possibility OF c0rrosion or decay while
its cost is mich less than ornamental or
carved wood. aud from one half to two
thirds less than ono or iron. We there
lore deem the successful manufacture Of
Terra Cots ns u matter Of great pubic i'm
partanor, aud we herald tho fact WITH more
than ordinary interest.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02

A Washington letter describes the fol-
lowing scene - having occurred in the
room Of the Impeachment Committee
The writer Of this was summoned to
appear before the managers, q few days
ago, and doing SO, found Mr.. Stevens sit
ting in chair, with feet resting on the
table. displaying prominently his left club
foot with his desp-sst eyes closed, and
hi- hand clasped across his high forsheao.
while bis dark brown wig w" pusnea
back, displaying few but scattering grey
hairs.
lie seemed in msjlativs mood, ana u
os,t,i,lx accustomed surprise when, look
jnc.at his pale. calm. and almost i'eisss
rss,rres 10 know how he endured the
-, fatigue 81 II al lis lahore.
A, ope end Of tbs table was Boutwell,,
and At the other Wilson, each plodding
over . law book bearing upon the impsach-
msnt question while williams and Bing
ham were - equally absorbed on each
cid. Of the table.
For ten minutes not . word had been
spoken, and during tho time Stevens re-
tanned the same position, when unsxpsct
eddy. and without opening his eyes, he
said, what do you think Of Chssss let
ter 10 the Sssatsy - The words came
slowly but distinctly 40 il we'll weighed
before uttered. As the question was I'd
dressed TO one in particular, il was not an
swerei. A minute elapsed, and then came
the words, "wilson, what do you think
Of Chass's letter to the Ssnatei'
Wilson looked up from the book, and
glanced toward Butler, answered, Moth
ing moro than abatement ~ to his own
self importance" and then quietly resumed
lis reading Butler raised his eyes and
then fixed them upon Stevens, as the latter
sail. without changing his position, "fve
always considered Chase id political
tricks,er. During the early part Of the
year 1861, l had two and half hours con
verss,ion with him, and he then urged thai
il would be best 20 allow the Southern
States to leave the Union, and to acknowl
edge their Independence. That satis6et
me, and,I tell you he can't be trusted, and !
would he better for US not to put any faitl
In him."
This much said, Stevens ceased. but II
seemed to break the quiet spell. and III
other members took up the subject, poi
tion OF them agreeing, substantially. I
the opinion expressed bv Mr.. Stevens
while part remained reticsnt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02
TO wOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS.
WOODEN MACHINERY
CLEVELAND 4 DASSETT.

JUNCTION SHOP, WORCESTER, MASS,
Manufacture Wooden Machinery OF Superior Qualify,
com biniDg all the valuable improvements in this
eoun ~. and many from Europe, and in etyle and
fni.h not surpassed by any. We continue To bald
Carding Machines, wi Iron or Wood Fr mes Pat
ent Spinning Jacks; Yarn Twietere, with any mum
Der OF Spindles desired, with Single Double CYL
inders. from entirely new and much improved pat
terms Yarn Spoilers and Dressing Machinery.
All kinds Of Cloth Finishing Macbi cry, incl udng
shsare. broad and narrow Ggs, donbe and Single
acting; double nc ing Brushing Machines, Falling
Mills, Wash Mills, PA'ent Cloth Dryers, Hydrostatic
and Screw Presses. New machinery for Velvet, Pc.
terscham and Whitley finish, Cloth Winding and
Measuring Machines. etc. Wool Pickers, Busters.
Willowers, Patent Hydro Ex,ractora. OF new and
improved plan; Wool Dryera. Band Machines. Bob
BIN windcfs, Card Grinders, Turning Resis, Plate
Heaters, etc. Also Machinery CastiD %, Mill Gear
ing, Hangers. Pulleys and ShaftDg, etc.
Our machines are in substantial and superior iron
frames. when preferred, but wood frames will be
furnished 81 low price when called for, and
ranted TO be equal In every respect to any machines
made In the United States
In addition 70 the above named machines Of our
own make, We are prepared to furnish Crompton's
Looms. PaTks W0olson's Shears, Steel Ring Bur
Machines and Buf Picken, Card Clothing, and man.
ufActurers findings generally at makers lowest pfiee
and can furnish our Customers with machinery for
Woollen Mills complete, it'll promptnese, and at a.
favorable prtco0 any other builders.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02

A Hossg CHANGES CoLoR.-Therc in A
horse in the northern portion Of Franklin
county that 10 a. much curiosity to / e
people there IS an honest politician Of the
black and tan stripe. The Iowa
FAlls ..Ssnfinsl Of the Goth, thus de-
scribes this ''most curious phenomsnsn !"
Mr.. Brown has . four year old colt
whish he has heretofore priced very high
y. In color he is naturally . bright bay.
NJ. brevn says that be went . his stable
one week ago sunday morning., asd there
$1,000 pure ~hi,s horse. He was much
sstonishsd whom, on sxam;na ton. he found
snat tns horse vs. undoubtedly his own
colt. Mr.. Brown proceeded 10 she hars. -
iafosm his vile and children. vh.r ~. -,
rssurnsd to the stable, and there s.oca
eaai black horse 70 the astonishmeut or a..
family. Since that time the cola ~.
changed from black TO bay, white and so,.
rel. This 10 . strange story, but the most
perfect proofs are brought 70 sustain il.
Oa first hearing the shove story " bslisv-
I'd that IL US meant for huge joke on us,
hut from the stafsments OF men Of un-
doubted inssgrisy Whe have seen The horse
~ ere led = SSeEo sus verdict Of gam
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02
IL Anshraciae lDan~ere-s.

A couple Of Boston Swans have advaced
. theory that has already created some a..
arm in tho eastern portion Of our State.
They have commenced . crusade against
snchracte coal They assert that this
species Of coal is unfit for use as . fuel in
furnaces or stoves for warming purposed.
The combustion Of anthracite. they say,
evolves a large quantity Of carbonic oxide
gas, which is deadly poison, and that i,
has been ascertalned that cast iron heated
to point below reiness is previous to this
gas. The deduction, therefore, is that Air
heated by anthracite is easily vi,isted by
this poisonous gas, which travels with the
greatest facility though the iron of the stove
or furnace. Il 10 said that one per cent, OF
this gas in the whole volume Of = given
quantity Of air is sufficient TO destroy lite.
That this gas does actually mingls with the
atmosphere is proved by one Of these scien-
tifc gentlemen most conclusively. He has
invented an electric cell which will detect
the presence Of this gas in the air. Ten
minutes after fire is lighted in bis stove,
the tsl-,als tinkle is heard. The worst Of
the matter 10 that this gas has no smell, and
therefore, . person may DO poisoned IN
awares. The remedy proposed by this
scientific gentlemen will hardly BE- consid-
cred satisfactory, We fear. They suggest
the substitution Of porcelain for iron stoves,
but admit that wherever this substitution
has been made (as it has in many parts Of
Europs,) it has been followed BY "dsnger-
ous spidsmica. II this 10 the best that
can be done about the matter, it would have
been better not to have shown the burners
Of anthracite cole what danger they we're in
at oil. "Whsrs Ignorance 10 bliss, Ills folly
to Do wise.' In trying to avoid Sylla they
will only fall into Charybdis. We are in
clined, however, to doubt whether the dan
gers Of anthracite are not somewhat exag-
gsrated By these scientific gentlemen. Ger
tsinly We never heard of many people being
poisoned by il. Science 10 found Of sen
cations sometimes, - well - politics and
fashion.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02

A Berlin, fConnecticut) correspondent
Of tho La Crosse Democrat. who has been
visiting the Shakers, writes thus:
Ii is rule that no man and woman shall
sleep together under the same roof. Some
time since newly married couple, on .
little bridal trip, visited the Shakers. The
evening was spent in talk, bed time came,
and the couple were invited to slsep. They
passed out Of the office, up stairs, and there
cav two sober faced Shakers, . "brother"
and SISTER" each with . candle.
han to the tsft," said tn, brother, and
into room he escorted the bridegroom.
"Woman to the right" AS quickly said
the sister, and into . separate room the
bride was ushered tho new made man and
wife separating without even . good
night kiss" The bridal party only remained
one night
The Shakers love each other, but not in
the worldly acceptation Of the term. Their
love seems more Of . high, religious regard.
The sisters often kiss each other, but are
never kissed or caresscd BY the brothers,
nor do they bsstow on them such attention.
The relations seem more like that Of . large
family Of brothers and sisters, who are on
thier sober dignity, keeping the house in
perfect order, waiting the coming Of loved
parent, whom each one was willing to meet,
sure OF = wei ONE.
They study economy, aud but little 10
wasted. In house or barn attention is paid
to saving, though oil are well fed The
cattle are sleek and clean. The people live
we'll
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CAUSE AND EFFECT,


II HoFFS MALT EXTRACT HEALTH BRv-
ERAGE proves its great value adietctic, nourish
ing, and ealing remedy by itf enormous consump
ton throu the world during the past eighteen
years II the scieutiac bodies OF all civilized coun
tries have united In ii- praise and bestowed pom iss
originator many meislc and diplomas; II the mo st
eminent ply sicians rcco mmend 1t in their practice
10 their Dchiiat-d Patients. and 10 those suffering
from diseases OF the Throat, Chest and Lungs, al
flctcd with Dyspepsia. Foui Stomach. Loss OF Ape
lite, etc. IL IT. Introduction into the principal hos
piialr of Europe and America has done wonders, ~
the official reports will testify then we feel II n the
American public justified In their appreciation Of
its great value, and In their discrimination between
Hon Malt Extract Health beverage and the innu-
inerable socalled remedies and TONES of the day.
which shortltved by reason ofthe slight founda-
ton which they build their repntotion but hoffs
Malt Extract Health Beverage has been steadily in
ercasinr ts consumption for the pact eighteen year,
snd more popular to-day than ever. aud wherever
introduced has met with ell-msrited euccess.
Sold byI.ANFELDT. THODE h CO., Agents,
No. 81 West Second street. Davenport. Iowa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02

SsvsaAL years ago, the now Gen. Grant
undertook to horsewhip the now United
States Senator Chandler. But, fortunately,
Grant WAS 20 drunk that he could not have
hit Chandler, and Chandler was no drunk
that he couli not have felt the lash if he
had been hit. They are, at the present
time however, the best OF bottle friends.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02
LIVE RES.
JAS. A. HIGH,

Frank Millerss Leather Preoers
vstive and Water Proof OIL Biackilg, fog Boots
aud Shoes.
Frank Nuillerss Prepared Har.
ness Oil Backing. for Oiling Harnesses, Carriage
Teps. Ac.,ready for use, with objections for using
Frank N1i1lcrs0 Polish DSl Black
ing. For sale generally in U. 3. and eanadas.
Frank Miller 4 Co.. Is 4 20 Cedar H.,
New York Sold by b. B. EVANS CO.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02
KNOWLES
STEAM PUMP.

PAroNf8O IN EuoAAuD AND FRANCE.
3his Pump has received the HIsnsss PnBnsuo q
every Fair whore Il hes been exhibited. Wis: NOW
York. Boston. Baltimore. Cindnnau, Buffalo. Sra
euea, Springfield and Worcester.
IL has no Cfanks or rfy-Wheol. and hoe no 6oo1
points where Il will stop. consequently Il y always
ready to start without using stting her, aod doe
mot require hand work 70 Get u past ths csniee -
h the only Pump made that win wort ~ oteom
valve with waies, consequently y always reon1 o
start WHEN the etsan cylinder ID Alled wth ~ we-
Ii Iss bsss ssed sos more sAsa asAs ysns SIsS.sa.
In ssatiooasy STEAM BOILERS, and bao hooo 49,
Dofe thaa I've yeass on LOCOMOTIVES, cd = ~
only Sloan Pump yet isd that 10 in every w. adap
led for that use. II has been extensively used S6s
pumping water f6s Hotels. Public Ineut16oos, NM
Ing Purposes. and ManufActurine EstabFshments d
every hind. with perfect success II has been tesse1
u the Navy, and In consequence II recommended ~
the Chief Engineer Of u y. Navy, be used q TIE
Navy Yards and on 6teamefp. A. Fire Engine 4 =
recommended by al lns. Companies, and 70 ultvef-
sally adopted BY the manufacturing composites =
New England. Although We have been e0Detant0
making aditioue TO Works. yet The rapidly ncsea
sing demand for ouv Pumps has hitherto bsen great
o. than our possible production but with recent
larecment 81 our WORKS. snd extensive addit0us -
our manufacturing facilities We hope 70 b. able -
Tso P 70 riesors osr this Pump . sAs most ~.
Sbct Independent Steam Pump ever invented. ~
for implicity and durability dehee competit3Oa.
H0s further information, address the PSopsas'ose q
lAels works,
W0190De..sss.....s :: = o
Go1v xlOWA8D - uaDkDSs
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02

ia Rue.s Alabasser Cream
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HARMLESS COS
NETiC IN THE WORLD,
1t will not Injurs the most Dsiieste ska
1ts presence or the face cannot be detected II can
Be removed only BY washing and when renewed
viii leave tn. skin softer smoother and whittier than
before ri srsdtates every discoloraton OF the fsee
whether caused BY eHposure TO n, wsshsr OF ey us
esse, and hestows n pot all faces the
RADIANT COMPLEXION OF THk YOUTH.
single trial proves sill these statements
And the eu.ire safty with which II can be ueeo'
makes it, succesa complete.
~ Ask for Ls KGe's.-see that the name OF y
Rue Co n blown la the bottle. and oar trade marx
at the TOP Of The front LABEL Sold BY all prusgsss
and Fancy Goods Dsalcrs. Price One Dollar pei
bottle CHURCH . FLINT. Pfoprietors.
Hartford. Conu,
&c. Wells . o.. New York Geo. q. GOODWIN
4 Co Boston nAeo., Wholeeale AGenss.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02

tn. following incident, one Of the re-
,r.,Lsbl. ones. Of which 90 many we're
furnished during the great war OF the REBEL
ion IL related by one Of the witnesses 10 re
.fI.ir. a young man now studying medicine
In ,h. city. This young gentleman was
detailed, like many others, from the army
to serve as hospital steward, and while there
fulfilling his duties in that capacity had for
. time the charge Of ward in the hospital
at Portsmouth,, Virginia, that contained
some twenty seven or eight men.
One Of the patients in this ware, dying
about midnight, the steward called some Of
the hospital assistants, and together they
carried the body to sort Of dead-houss, in
which the bodies Of the deceased we're gen.
orally placed preparatory TO being inferred.
While entering the door Of the dcad-houss
With The body, the steward and his assist
ants bshsldAA sheet, covering another corpse
that had hsen placed there previously, 10
violent agitation. The horridsd assistants
insontinsn,ly dropped the corpse they were
carrying and fed, thinking some diabolism
Was at work that it WAS not healthy Tor
mortal eyes to witness. The steward also
started back affrightsd for > moment, but
recovering himself quickly, reasoned very
correctly il the man vas really cead he WAS
harmless, and, ifliving, that no doubtless
required aid. So he went in, and 40 he ap-
preached, the body suddenly swung its legs
OF the board and sat up, emaciated, haggard,
rolling lis large eyes in a fearful manner,
while the lungs heAved and the lips sent
forth heavy sxpirations as II under the pres
sure Of terrible physical sxsrtisn. The
man was undoubtedly alive, however, but,
on addressing him, the steward found he
was delirious. and insensibls to his sur
roundings, Assistance was quickly sum-
monsd, and the man removed to the hos
pital, from whence, in three weeks, he was
sent forth we'll man ready for duty.
This resuscitsted man il appeare, had
died, apparently. some days before he was
discovered a. related above and the sur
gsons being puzzled a. to the nature Of the
disease, reserved the bsdy much longer
than ususl, in order 10 hold Post norten'
examination to satisfy themselves - 70 the
disease that caused his death. Thus he
was almost miraculously saved from real
death, and survived to preform more ser
vice for hls country and afford another sx-
amplo Of SEINE Of the singular incidents
stranger than fiction, that transpirsd during
the war
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02


fas Lsg stature o; Iowa presented .
strange speet cle. one day last week By
some means or other. Tie lav-mskers who
compose thar body were brought 20 the cor.
s.ura hat ihsy we're not the exclusive
PISS s,ors ai Ali tAc knowledge and wisdom
that exist wlihin the borders OF that com
monssalsa. Resolving themselves INTO
to'utniitt - OF IT.. VI noir, they invited num-
be OF practical business uen to come ia aud
make speeches 10 them Tie invitation
Was accepted With some OF the accept
ants, /; vas their FIRST appearance on any
sag Iae speeches they proceeded 10
make lacked good deal ID what are called
the ''graces o. rhetoric they were not re.
pete with tiowery tropes ami metaphors.
nor adorned with the ornate imagery that
make So many ounces pass fer orators. The
gesucn alton that accompanied them was
htse a~auard Tho speakers d id not APP
pee to know exactly what 10 do with their
hNnns. Bat they could talk sense. They
knew what they wanted 10 say. and said i,
without any circumlocution, The result
VAS, thA, the Iowa Legislature, which wen,
into COMMITTEE OF tas Whole with a large
majority in favor Of certain important
measure. came out OF committee with
larger majority the other way. Such an
ether instance Of miraculous COW ersion has
hardly been Witnessed since the dav Of P.n-
tscost.
The moral which this very remark able
Incident discloses 10 obviously this: That
the people in Iowa are too much given to
slsct,ng ornamental ounces to their state
legislature. Ii is moral tina, 10 not appll.
cable IN that state alenc. II 10 Of pretty
general application in the scst; and not
only in the matter Of state legislators, but
with reference TO other public ofiicisls -
How many members Of the Chicago COM
mon council. or of the board of education,
or Of any other body Of public servants that
Tn reader may think Of, are there who are
really qualified to discharge efficiently tho
practical duties OF the station they hold |?
How many are better for ornament than
uses
When man employs another to execute
mechanical, or mctchantile, or profession
oil service, be d pcs not select the smploye
Tor ms looks. his style Of costume. or hia
Elibncss Of tongue; but because he 10 quail
tied To perform tho particular service 10
qu,red. Why should different rule be 40
generally pursued in the selection of pub
lie servants > Chicago Times.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02

Az Oincinnati Comm eisl says the hg-
us'' "'' SHOW that he "~ar record" argu.
feees since 1895.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02
IN Won NC M T. n

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02
4antinala for Safety


There 10 In the blood Independent faculty OF SEN
saton. which gives sxprsssion by pain and inhaa-
nation when foreign matters are present. Hence
pain and Inflammation mean selfprotsction, and are
sentineis for the body's safety.
Aid the bleed By BRANDRLTH's PILLS. to take
out foreign matters Cmpurtissl and your pain In
namm alton aid sickness will oftsn DO only an aaaif
Of 4 few hours.
Mise Consardin, Of Reading. Schuyler c.. n r.
was cured Of contraction Of the arm OF over year
standing By less than doliar'e worth OF BRAND
RErH'S PILLS. The arm was entirely useless for
over year.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-02
FYov Thousand Heads

Fffty IhOueNhu 11o"Oo
now clothed with masses Of rich black and brown
hair would II thsy were unfortunately CUT OFF
form ! supply Of CHRIsTADOROS DYE, begin to
TURN WHITE,
red, candy sad gray Manhood and beauty. with the
one defect In their personal appearance rsmsdied BY
CHRlsTADOROA HAIR DYE.
rejoice In their good fortune. and recommended II
TO all Who require a psrfsetd dye. Manufactured ~
J. CHRlSTADORO, IS Maidon Lane. New York.
Sold BY all Druggsts. Applied BY all Hair Dresser.