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Year: 1859

FuNNT.-A right funny story is told
as happening down in the rural vicinity
of Mount Pleasant, Virginia, not long
since Not far from Mount Pleasant,
back in the country like, there is tav-
crn called the Franklin House. Mr.


Franklin, the proprietor has two deaf and
dumb daughters, sprightly, intelligent and
interesting. By signs they often carry
on animated conversations, especially with
elch other and members of the family.
Last week, two foot travellers stopped for
the night, at this house, and after supper
with the family, were shown to a room in
when was good fire and bed for their
accommodation. The kind host on enter.
Ing the room in the morning found that
the bed had not been occupied and that
his guests had flown. He, however found
on the table money for their supper, aud
a note, stating that in consequence of
signs made at the supper table by the
young ladies, they did not think it safe
to GO to bed, and therefore paid the bill
aud took their departure.
Year: 1859

In THE MUD.-We understand that
q vast number of Pixies Peak teams, princi-
pally from the northern part of Illinois are
crowdng through the mud at slow pace,
endeavoring to reach the Davenport and
Rock Island Ferry. A gentleman informs
us that in many instances these teams do
not make headway of four miles per day,
and frequently not as far as that. The
average distance per day is not over ten
miles, What prospect, when there is q
journey of upwards Of a thousand miles
ahead Of them
Year: 1859

The MAIL BAG CAsE.-Thc case of
United States We. Dennis Graham, charged
with stealing mail bags at Lyons, and which
has for some days past been before U. S.
Commissioner Brown, was closed on Wed.
nesday night The evidence throughout was
entirely circumsf fantial, but of a sufficient
ly strong character to determine the Com
missioner to hold prisoner to bail in the sum
of one thousand dollars to appear before the
United States District Court, at its next ses-
sion at Iowa City, which sets in the month
of May next. Mr.. Graham has recently ia
ken up his lodging at the county Jail, where
in default of the above sum, he will remain
until sitting of court The prospect now is
that he will be induced to take up his abode
at Fort Madison.
Year: 1859

THE SEED SowER.-For two days
past we have observed man with q span
Of horses attached to a wagon containing q
machine which scatters grain all about,
much to the amusement of the boys, and
we presume with intense satisfaction to the
gentlemanly operator. He is, we presume,
intent upon raising crop of wheat from
the soil Of our most popular and crowded
thoroughfare to which we object. He
would find better opportunity in Keokuk.
Year: 1859

BENEFIT OF THE PooR.-On Mon.
day evening. March lith, the great five act
play Of 1.-The Belle Of the Foubourg" will
be presented at the German Theatre. The
proceeds arising from this occasion will be
applied to the relief of the poor of our city.
The object is truly worthy one, and the
performance will undoubtedly be splendid
Year: 1859

BOTTOM OuT.-We are informed on
good authority that on Brady street be-
tween 10th and 18th the bottom has fallem
out. A span Of mules attached to q wagon
in which were three men, went through
yesterday afternoon and have not been
heard of since.
Year: 1859

Coon. - On Wednesday evening
next, the Davenport Philharmonic Society
will repeat the concert given last Tuesday
evening, with some very interesting addl-
tions. Byfadvertisement it will be seen
that only limited number of tickets will
be sold, so it will stand all in hand to
purchase while yet there is a chance.
Year: 1859

LADIES FEsTIvAL.-Remember that
the ladies of the First Baptist Church hold
their Festival at LeClaire Hall this evening.
The enter rtainment will be of the most pleas
ant and cheerful character We hope to
see large attendance.
Year: 1859

FoR THE PEAK.-Messrs. Brayton
and MINER shipped their mule team for
Washington yesterday morning by rail
They will press forward to the land of gold
rs fast as possible, which must be at very
slow rate in these muddy times.
Year: 1859

~ The late performance Of the
Davenport Philharmonic Society is highly
complmented by the Rock Island papers.
Our Rock Island friends have given the per-
formance Of this Society rather a cold shoul-
der on one or two occasions
Year: 1859

New YoRK, March lO.-There were excl
ting rumors last evening to the effect that
the quarantine buildings were to be burned.
Superintendent Talmadge with detach-
ment of police went down to the Island,
remaining there all night. and large force
was kept in reserve at the station houses in
this city. There was no disturbance, how
ever.
Year: 1859

WAITING FOR THE ROADS TO Day.
We are informed by gentleman who
came in from johnson county yesterday.
that upwards of . hundred Pixies Peak
wagons are campsd along the side of the
road about twenty niles west of Iowa City,
waiting for the roads to dry SO that they
can pass on. Many Of the teams are already
nearly exhausted, and in poor condition to
make the long trip yet before them. We
fear that great many sanguine adventur-
ers viii wish themselves at home by fire.
sides long before they reach the land to
which they are now 60 anxioualy looking.
Year: 1859

Gen. Cass has written a second letter to Mr..
A Hart, of Philadelphia, in justification of
his refusal to interpose in behalf of the kid
mapped Mortara child. He says:


s.If any of the Powers of the Old World
should believe there s'were wrongs to suffering
humanity'' in this country, the same princi-
pie which would justify this Government in
acceding to your application would justify
them in a similar measure, should they deem
the circumstances of any case sufficiently grave
TO call for their interposition."


There it is. If any of the European gov
ernments should think that Slavery was a
sswrong to suffering .humanty'' sufficient to
justify their interpostion, our meddling in the
Mortara case would be a precedent for them.
We must not interfere with the wrongs which
they do, lest the one which re do should he
thrown into our teeth. The man was right
who said sthere is a niger in every question
which may engage the attention of our gov
ernment.''
Year: 1859

PAPER AND RAGs.-There are in the
United States nearly eight hundred pa
per mills, which produce two hundred
millions of dollars worth of paper. To
produce this large amount of paper,
about sixteen million dollars worth of
rags are required, and this large quanti-
ty must be saved from the scraps of the
domestic circle.
Year: 1859

A FINE VINEYARD.-The Alta de-
scribes the Annaheim vineyard which is
situated in the midst of the plain or
valley of the Santa Ana river, about 20
miles southeastward from Los Angeles.
This plain was formerly unbroken by
trees or shrubbery, and had very little
vegetation upon it save cactus, and
some grass, so long as the soil was moist
with rains. Eleven hundred acres of
this arid tract have been converted into
a spot of bloom and verdure by the In
PRODUCTION of water, the planting OF
some 40 acres of vines, and surround
ing the whole tract with fence Of live
willows eight feet high. The whole
work cost SIS, 900.
Year: 1859

SCROFULA, OR KINGS EVIL, is a
~ constitutional disease corruption of the blood by
which this fluid becomes vtated and poor Being
in the circulation pervades the whole body and may
burst out in disease in any part of it, No organ is free
from its attacks is there which may destroy
The scrofuous tant yarousy caused by mercura, dis
low living, dsordered unhealthy food impure
air. fifth and filthy habits the depressing vices and above
ALL the veneral Infection Whatever be its origin it
hereditary in the constitution descending om parents
to children unto the third and fourth generaon indeed
it to be the rod of Him who says II will visit the
inqucs of the fathers upon their Children


Its effects by deposition from the blood of
coTapt ulcerous matter which, in the lungs liver
internal organs is termed ubercles; the glands swell
ings and the surface erptions Sores This foul
corruption, which genders in the blood depresses the
energies of life that scroflous constitutions not only
suffer from scrofulous complaints but they less
power Withstand the attacks of other diseases conse
quenty vast numbers perish by disorders which, although
not scroulous in their nature, still rendered by
this faint in the system. Most Of the consumption which
decmates the human family has its origin directly in this
scofous contamination; and many destructive diseases
of the liver kidneys BRAIN and indeed of all the organs
arise from or aggravated by the same cause.


0ne-quarter of all people scrofulous their pc
invaded by this lurking Infection and their health
undermined by it, To cleanse it from the system we mus
renOyate the blood by Alternative medicine and nvg
it by healthy food and exercise Such medicine we
supply in
Year: 1859

mistress Of the house, he was convened
me same evening to prison, and delivered
INTO the hands of justice And Justice
couId not but own That never till then had
SO long an arm come before her.
Year: 1859

TN an age remarkable for " vars, and ruuaors OF


wars" of intrigue and blood shed for good reas.
onine and bad conduct for sound rules and corrupt
manners, when virtue 6lls our heads but wee our
they are quite sure Of heaven. appear to be in no
greater hurry to 90 there than others. but put on
the livery Of the best masters only to serve the
worst; in an age when msdesty herself is more
independento Of principles on which TO depend and
free thinking mot in thinking freely. but in being
free from thinking in age when patriots win
hold anything but their tongues-keep anything
hut their words-lose nothing particularly except
their characters to improve such an age must be
dificult-to instruct such age must be danger
ous, In an age like this We call the attention Of
he public to.
Year: 1859

is very great. I don't see why it should not last
for ten or twenty years, with only repairs of poun
der and rope. which would be very trifling The
whole cost of repairs upon all the several hund
red machines have sold in the last two wears
taken together, don't amount to two dollars and
many Of them have been in constant use in large
families


For sale bv WARD d SOUTHMAYD
Year: 1859

Two SIDES TO TIE QuEsTIoN.-In q latin
sermon on widow ool by Raulin, monk Of
the 18th century, appears this story


"A widow consulted her parish priest
about her entering into second marriage.
She told him she stood in need OF n help
mate and protector, and that her journey
man to whom she had taken fancy, was in
dustrious and well acquainted with her late
husbands trade. Very well, said the
priest, 'yu had better marry him. And
yet. rejoined the widow, / am afaid to do
it, tor who knows but NAV find my ser
want become my master We'll, the said
the priest, don t have him. But what
shall | do !? said the widow 'the business
left me by my poor departed husband is more
than | can manage by myself Marry him
then said the priest 'Av, but suppose he
turns out scamp said the widow? he
1t all Don't have him, said the priest
Thus the dialogue went on, the priest al
wiys agreeing IN the last opinion expressed
by the widow. uutil at length, seeing that
he~ mind was actually made up to marry the
Journeyman, be told her 10 consult the
church bells, and they would advise her best
what to do The bells were rung, and the
widow heard them distinctly say, DO take
your man do take your man. Accord
ingly, she went home and married him forth
with, but it was not long before he thraShed
her soundly. and made her feel that, instead
OF his mistress, she had become his servant
Back she went to the priest, cursing the hour
when she had been credulous enough to act
upon his advice. Good woman, said he, Il
am afraid You did not rightly und ,rstand
what,the bells said to you He rang them
again, and then the poor woman heard clear
ly, but too late, these warning words, Do
not take him, do not take him.
Year: 1859

~ Messrs. MITCHELL q srEwAET lost valuable
American horse on Saturday morning last. He was
attached to a dray and in the act of being backed
round upon the wharf for the purpose OF hauling a
load Of freight therefrom backed OF the wharf and
falling into the bay was drowned.
Year: 1859

FISHING TAcKLE,-The season for bass fishing
has now fairly begun, aud it is high time that
those who are fond Of the sport, and who can
find time to indulge in it occasionally, should
supply themselves with good tackle, without
which no one need expect to have success. II
person would catch bass, he must have the
best fshing tackle. The reason why so many
fail in catching fish is that they have worthless
lines, hooks, DC. Get the best you can find,
and you will then stand an even chance with
the best fishermen. Bass cannot be caught
with a chalkline and a piece Of crooked wire
nor can they be taken with a short rod, which
will not allow the line to reach them by about
fifty feetl Get a good rod, reel, best quality
line and hooks, and then 90 to the river. Get
good bait, and then use enough line to reach
the fish, and you will not return with your
usual luck--"no fish; don't see why I can't
catch 'em So.and,so is catching fish, but
can't get 'em, somehoV"-but you will take
fish, Just because you have the tackle suitable
for taking them. The healthiest sport to be
obtained in this country is fishing; and all who
can ought TO go to the rivers and ponds as often
as they can for that purpose. Langdon &
Bro s, Main at. above Sd, have every thing in
the line that you can desire for the enjoyment Of
the sport--jOinted rods, reels Of every kind,
hooks, lines Of every quality, minnow seiues,
and every other conceivable "help" for the fish.
erman. Go there while their assortment ID
full-they know just what you need, and will
rig you with first class fishing outfit at low
figures
Year: 1859

THE VERMONT GoLD MINEs--sThe Spring,
field Republican fills column with the re
suits of personal inspection of the Yer
mont gold mines by special reporter, They
are not, on the whole, very encouraging and
most of the persons attracted thither from
this vicinity by the recent reports have rer
turned. Only about 80 men are at work
searching for the gold, and of these only
one, On experienced miner makes the bust.
ness really profitable. There is gold, in
small particles, along the bed of the noun
tain brook in Plymouth, but in such limited
quantities that It will not pay ordinary seek
ing
Year: 1859

CARRIAGES AND BU0aIEs.-We called in at the
old stand Of Warren Phillips, on 9TH street.
east of Jefferson. yesterday, az we were passing
and found the sale room so crowded with fine
carriages and buggies, that We could scarcely
make our way back to the sanctum Of Warren.
We learn that the most Of these very nice vshi-
cles have been made TO Order--infOrmAtion
which was confirmed by the appearance of two
Of the owners. who happened to call for their
work while we WeIe there We never saw nj
Ger work than is now in the shop, and we have
seen the best. The great secret of wArren's
success is his employment Of the best workmsn
upon the best material.
Year: 1859

COOPER SEMINARY-FLoRAL CoNcERT.-
The young ladies of Cooper Seminary will
give "Floral Concert" at Huston Hall on
Thursday evening of this week. This is, in
deed, rare announcement, and pleasing at
rare. 1t is suggestive of the beautiful and
the sweetly harmonious, and will be receiv,
ed by our citizens with favor and met with
hearty response. The entertainment will
be at once the most unique and delightful
ever projected and given in our city, and we
anticipate a very pleasant time.


The opera chosen for the occasion, is q
composition ofGeorge F. Root, "The Flow
er Queen, or Coronation Of the Rose," on,
of the most exquisite pieces Of music evei
presented We bespeak for the Concert {
large attendance.


The proceeds are to be applied in aid o
building Calisthenic Hail. for the physic
al training of the young ladies of the Semi
nary very desirable and necessary add.
ton to the Cooper and indeed, to every
other educational institution. We hope thu
people will not only secure a really delight
full treat, but will contribute materially t
the establishment of very necessary insti-
tuition in our midst, Secure tickets, and &c
early. They can be had at the MusicstoreI
of Soehner, Sd st., and Crosby's, Main st.
Year: 1859

Was largely attended. The Brass Band and
thirty flve members of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club of this City, attended. They were
met about two miles this side of DodgeyilIe by
large procession in wagons with banners and
escorted into town where they were handsomely
entertained


At three O'Clock Senator Grimes addressed an
audience OF about three hundred persons in the
open air. there being no room in town large
enough to contain the crowd. He spoke until
six, discussing national politics and State affairs.
With the simple remark that he never INDUCES
in personal abuse or clap. trap and deals only
in facts, We shall leave those who heard him to
speak Of his effort on this occasion.


The day was pleasant and the meeting was
every thing that could be desired BY the most
ardent Republican.
Year: 1859

I'D Our young men and lads who occasion.
ally shoot birds in the city limits will please re-
collect that there has been necessary provision
made for public safety in aa ordinance forbid
ding the discharge Of FIRE arms, except ON pub
lie occasions, within the city limits. The wis
dom and justice of this law are obvious and all
good citizens should yield obedience to its pro-
visions.


Ths Marshal, fearing that persons may be
manned or killed by careless and unskilful
marksmen, req tests Us to say that the ordinance
will be enforced as far as lies in the power of
the police.
Year: 1859

- Douglas aud his followers are running
his humbug of Popular Sovereignty clear into
the ground. He is erecting it into fundamen-
tai political principle, and pervertng the truth
Of history in order to give plausibiliiy to this
mistaken assumption. Ii is not true that the
principle of Territorial Sovereignty was ever
admitted into the Government of the Territories
before it was advanced in the Kansas Nebraska
bill, and in that bill it is not advanced as q
general principle, but mere expedient Tor
disposng of the slavery question for the time
being. Mr.. Douglas does not propose to give
the people Of the Territories absolute sovereign
ty; he would neither have them choose their
own Governor nor Judges, and be limits them
under the control Of the general government IN
various other respects A great deal OF his talk
about Popular Sovereignty can hardly be called
specious; il is blankly absurd.
Year: 1859

~ We are requested to give notice to
those car'catures OF human nature who have
been driven out of Davenport, and have
stopped on this eide, that their departure is
required by the authorities without fail.
They can have two days for taking ur their
duds and walking. II found around here
after that time. they must look out for what
comes r. l. Argus.


Lord deliver us We hope, in mercy,
they will keep moving east.
Year: 1859

LE During the heavy storm on
Monday evening last, hail as large as a
pigeons egg fell at Blue Grass. The storm
was more severe both north and south Of
US, than it was in this immediate vicinity.
Year: 1859

BoDY FouNp-Coroner Martin informs Vi
of the discovery Of the dead body Of man
found floating in Rock River above the Mo.
line bridge Sunday. The deceased was evi
IDENTIFY laboring man. He was quite large
had dark brown hair, q sandy beard Of seve
raj weeks growth blue cotton shirt and pants
coarse boots, leather strap around the waist
and had evidently been come time in the
water. Nothing was found on the deceased
by which he could be identified


The name of the person mentioned above
is George Harrington. He was drowned
last Friday. while attempting to take some
oxen across the river. between Cleveland
and the railroad bridge, He fioated down
some ten miles. He was worthy young
man and leaves family Island 4 '
gus.
Year: 1859




Mr.. EpIToR II have read the remarks
of your correspondent, in this mornings pa
per in respect to the election of VIM. G
Gholson to the Supreme Bench, and have
no fault to find Herewith.


1t seems to me that the bare fact of his
owning and selling negro slaves when about
to leave the state of Missigppi, some twelve
or fifteen years ago, ought not to disqualify
him for any office in tho gift of the Repub-
lican party.


said this distinctly in my speech last
week in Elyria; but said further, that ]
could not vote for Judge Gholson, under
present circumstances, because l had long
ago formed and expressed the resolve not
to vote for any man for Supreme Judge, who
would assist in the remotest degree, in car
rying out the Fugitive Slave enactment Of
1851, in Ohio.


Perhaps am over scrupulous in this mat
ter, but | must be allowed to vote according
TO the dictates of my Judgment.


l have been accused of "making an at
tack" upon Judge Gholson, and OF reciting
democratic ISLANDERS" against him for the
purpose of indulging some latent spite.


This is all false. My relations with
Judge Gholson have always been Of the nos'
pleasant character, and l have never spoken
of him in public or private, without extoll
ing him in the highest terms, as a courteous
gentleman and profound lawyer.


desire the friends of Judge Gholson t
understand that cherish none but the kind
est feelings toward him, and think l may
say with truth, that l would rather see hin
elected Judge of our Supreme Court, thar
any lawyer in the state of the class that ia
vor the constitutionality of the Fugitive En-
actment. OF course ] prefer him to his
pro-slavery opponent


had, long before his nomination, pledg
ed myself to vote for no man for that station
who was not fully committed against thai
infamous enactment; and, believing thai
Judge Gholson honestly entertains the opin
ion, equally with Judge Swan, that the en-
actment must be respected and enforced un
til repealed. l have thought it advisable
to say, as do now say, that, for this cause
and this alone, cannot give to him my
vote.


seurrility of anonymous newspaper cor
respondents will never move me from wei
considered determination,


R.P. sPALDING.
Year: 1859

SIGNIFICANT CHANGE OF NAME,-The
history Of the Democratic party can be read
in the names Of its chief organ, At first
it was the Globe, and concerned itself with
the welfare of universal humanity. Then it
became the Union, and devoted itself only
to the United States. Now il is the Con
stitHtion, which is so interpreted as to leave
more than half the country out of the con
sideration of the government It's next
name will probably be the Adminislration
when it will have 10 make but one more
change to become extinct, like its namesake
-Bosfon Tran.
Year: 1859

FEMALE SLAVERY IN EEsLAED.-A fe-
male domestic in England lately gave no
tice to her ma ster that she was about to
leave him to be married. Her master re-
fused to accept her notice, but in spite of
his refusal she went of and got married.
The master then obtained the services Of an
officer who arrested the delinquent and car
ried her before magistrate. The official
sentenced her to pay fine Of 81 and to
return to the service Of her master, and the
sentence was put into immediate execution.
Year: 1859

OuT-SPoKES.-Alluding to the expected
visit of the Prince of Wales, the Toronto
Leader remarks that he comes to Canada
"with the full knowledge that, from its po-
sition, II never can support throne for
any Of his numerous family; and that this
loyal people will one day-it may not be
far distant--march quietly to national in
denendence.n
Year: 1859

If kissing were not lawful,


The lawyers would not use it;
And if it were not pious,


The clergy would not choose it;
And if it were not 4 dainty thing,
The ladies would not crave it;
And if it were not plentiful,


The poor girls could not haze it,