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Year: 1859

BuReLARY.--The tool store Of James BraeeliD,
on Second street, near Jefferson. was broken
open last night, evidently by parties who were
acquainted with the condition Of the premises.
The back door frame was rather insecure. and
the burglars forced 1t from the wall so that they
could crawl through into the back part Of the
store The key had been left in the safe, and
about $24 were stolen from it. The safe Key
was also taken away, but nothing else was dis.
turbed about the premises. A young man slept
in the room Immediately above where the rob.
berry was committed, but il was done so slyly
Notwithstanding the forcing of the door frame, J
that he was not awakened. The burglars
lighted tho gas and left it burning.
Year: 1859

~ The little Pilgrim Of the Wabash vas In
the city yesterday, dipping about like pea on a
hot griddl@ The Pilgrim Ssys the community
hersabOuss wiz probably hear sonsthing drop
one Of these days.
Year: 1859

scandal of the christian religion and democratic
government, and which has cost millions of
money, was undertaken without an appropria-
ton by law. Under the pretcncc of Guelling a
rcbellion-under the pretcxt of constitutional
right, the President has used the purse which
his predecessor had placed in his hands, and in
such way as to far outdo the capabilities of
National Bank in the work of decentralization.
If instead of finding the money ready to his
hands he had been obliged to go to National
Bank for it, he would have had to show a law,
or otherwise he could not have got it; and this
Utah affair, so scandalous and dcmoralizing,
would have been aycrted.


We might point out the same peculiartics
with regard to the land BILL which propose to
give the proceeds of the public lands to the
States for the purpose of education, and thus,
through the spread of intelligence, contribute
to the preservation Of popular freedom and free
institutions. Such bill could in no wise re-
suit to the benefit Of the slave interest, to which
the spread of intelligence must prove prcjudi-
cial, and it was defeated. But we have said
enough, we trust, to illustrate our point, viz:
that we are now reaping the Legitimate fruits Of
the one time much boasted Jackson administra-
tion-an administration Of ignorance, inexperi-
encc and passionate impulse in its head, of
tricky, unworthy expedents in its members,
and whose single end and aim were such as all
such instrumentalities can alone subserve viz:
the spread of slavery and the disparagement
Of democratic government.


AS one Of the componiating advantages to
flow from the great evil of this Utah affair, it
was supposed that the people, by their present
mode of treatment, would be induced to remain
here, and with their knowledge and patience in
tilling land by irrigation, contribute to open
the country by facilitating the making of roads
and otherwise; but it is sud that thousands of
them are preparing to leave. If a more vigor-
Gus course had been pursued, and the troops
stationed in cities where they could have pro-
tccted the good and awed the bad, confidence
would thus have been established in the govern
ment, and it is probable that the people would
have remained, and the pea of the advantage
been to some extent verified But as it is, the
affair does not seem to be possessed Of one sim
gle rcdceming trait. The troops still remain
in the desert to which they have been with
drawn some IL miles from the capital of Nor
msnism, and Brigham, through intimidation
and favor, holds almost as great a sway as
ever.
Year: 1859

The following quite characteristic sketch we
take from the advance sheets of Henry Ward
Beecher's new book, "Plain Talk to Farmers"
to be published June 18th, by Brown, Taggard
g. Chase of this city:


80 DEAR! SHALL WE EVER BE Done LYING?
An honest old gentlemen in telling us his troub-
les, gave great prominence to the necessity he
was frequently under of disappointing his GUS
toners, whose work could not be finished as
soon as he had promised. After explaining the
difficulty, he looked up with great earnestness,
and exclaimed, 30 DEAR shall arc ercr be done
Vih this lyingP


We have often wondered ourselves whether
such consummation would ever take place.
Your boots shall be done on Saturday night
without fail Nevertheless, you have to go to
church with gaping shoes for want of them
Your coat shall be sent home by nine o'clock
on Saturday night and you get it in fact, the
Wednesday after. 'Will you lend me your
wheclbarrow? l will return it tonight You
wait for it till next week, and then send for it.
My carpenter solemnly agreed to finish my house
by November; but it was July before | could
get the key. My wood was to be split on Sat-
urday afternoon-enough for the Sabbath; so
it was-but l had to do it.


My money was to be paid the next week; and
then, nert week; and then, NEXT week-and then,
as soon as he could get it; he did get it and
spent it; and then it should be paid when he got
it again-he got it again, and paid another debt
because the man treated him more sayagely than
l would The strength laid out in running for
this money, if it had been economically applied
to labor, would nearly have ea,Wed the whole
debt. The fellow never paid me at last, but
Death came along, and he paid him promptly.
90 dear! shall we ever get done with this lying9'
1t is one of the few domestic manufactures which
need no protection, and fourishes without beno-
fit to the producer or consumer"
Year: 1859

In the station house. Naff being in the same mood
as ms guest thought to turn the joke by pretending
to drive them out and for this purpose got down a
revolver and cutass, with which he chased them all
to the door except one, George Needham, who, be-
ing TOO much intoxicated, remained in the middle
OF the noor. Natf ran up to him with the cutlass
raised, and brought it down with the intention OF
irlgethning his friend. To avoid the blow and
prevent the weapon from descending upon his
mead, Needhammer threw out his arm in defence,
an ana received the blow upon that member
Inc wound inflicted was of a very serious
character, and will either cause the limb to be
useless or render amputation necessary. Dr. Ba1-
icy was called in and succeeded in stopping the
now OF blood and dressing the cut, after which the
wounded man was conveyed to his home on a lit
Ter, he being unable to walk from loss of blood.


THE STEAMER BALrTMoRE.-Ye esterday morning
the steamer Baltimore left Browns wharf on the
Folnt, and steamed up to her wharf on the Fred
erck street dock. During the day hundreds of per-
sons visited her, and Drs. Houck and Gilman of the
Board of Health, paid official visit. We under
stand that that portion of her cargo consisting of
oranges and other fruits, will be conveyed beyond
the city limits as precaution against sickness
Several persons who have eaten of the oranges are
said to have been made sick.


AccIDENT-Mrs Benjamin Greble, about 60
years of age, while passing along Monument street,
near Ensor street, on Sunday morning on her way
to church, was knocked down by large dog which
ran against her, and seriously hurt her. She was
picked up in an insensbe condition and carried into
dwelling and after she became conscious was
conveyed to her home, No. 30 Britton street. Drs.
Hlntze aud Morris were called to attend her, hen
1t was found that her collar bone was broken The
fracture was reduced and yesterday she was in a
comfortable condition
Year: 1859

=, Yesterday Coroner Sparklin held an inquest at
the Middle district police station over the BODY of
white male child, which had been found buried in
sand pile on lot on Charles street, near Madison
street There was evidence on the body that the
child had been murdered, and the jury rendered a
verdict OF 'death from violence at the hands of
persons unknown to the iury"
Year: 1859

The Cincinnati Gazette says that Weiss bier is to
some extent supplanting lager bier in that city
1t has very much more carbonic acid, and so little
alcohol, that it is almost impossible to get drunk
upon it. This bier halls from Berlin.
Year: 1859

The Missionary House, at Boston, have issued a
card in relation to the missionary brig Morning Star
which we mentioned, some days ago, as having
been found very rotten. She is now at the Sand
wich Islands, undergoing repairs. The cost of re-
something more at the Islands. when they are
completed, the Morning Star will be sound and not
liable to disaster
Year: 1859

The RIvER.-The river was pretty
thoroughly cleared of ice. at this point, yes
terday morning. The prospects for an ice
bridge across the river are not at all good
at the present writing. We are beginning
to fear that our ice merchants will be oblig-
ed to practice the grab game again, if they
get any ice to speak Of. Above ths rapids
the river is very firmly frozen over.
Year: 1859

EF Frank, Of the Burtis House, is
making the requisite arrangements for q
splendid supper on the occasion of the Prin-
ter's Festival, which is to take place on
Monday night. We doubt not that there
will lie splendid entertainment and that
our citizens will turn out and shed the
light of their countenances upon it literally.
We trust they will. Only encourage the
printers once IN a while, and they will re-
member it in such manner that there will
be nothing lost by any one. We hope the
public will bear this in mind.
Year: 1859

THEFr.-At an early hour las. even
ing, while persons were passing and the gas
was lighted. some scoundrel stole buffalo
robe from the carriage Of our friend John
T. King. The carriage was standing in front
of LIE Claire block.
Year: 1859

EE Hc believe That the coai dill
cult; has been entirely settled. and that the
miners OF the different companies have gone
TO work, and will probably continue until
some other eucroaehmeuts are made The
citizens Of Davenport may ne Y expect a
constant supply at the established rates.
Year: 1859

E The ladies of the Congrega-
tional Church are about to take steps to-
wards refitting their Church in good style.
They are to have fair at Metropolitan
Hall for the purpose. We hope they may
succeed in their very laudable enterprise.
Ifthe ladies put their wits together, there
is no such word as "fdii"
Year: 1859

Rock ISLAND PRINTERs.-The prin-
ters of Rock kland-almost to q man
are coming over to join our boys in the
Banquet, on Monday evening. This is as
it should be. and may we not hope that
those printers Of this city who thinl. the
matter has been too much squaJb,ed. just
take a revised look at the matter; make
up form ourselves into column, and
make the occasion as imposing as pos
sble. Give Jus your cB- and let us
em ~ the opportunity enthusiastically.
We don't like any hanging heads in this
matter. Why, the form Of old Benjamin
will turn over in its coffin to upbraid
us. Let US show clean proof. What
say you
Year: 1859

The Corporators of the Ccday Val
ley Railroad Company still solicit indiyidu-
al subscriptions to this much needed road
and are making use of strong efforts to push
the work ahead as fast as possible. Though
times are hard now, it takes no great fore.
sight to discern that they will be harder
still unless some strong efforts shall be made
on the part Of the citizens. The bonds vo-
ted for will be procured if possible but if
that be impossible, which..is not yet conced-
ed by any means, strong efforts will be
made to put the road through without
them. OF late we have heard nothing Of
the movements of the second company, and
presume that the matter has been laid asi lie
for further consideration.
Year: 1859

THE LAST DAY.-In our issue Of
yesterday we expressed a desire that Col
II. II. Heath, of Dubuque. would read his
celebrated poem entitled "The Last Day, :"
in this city We are now gratifed to be
able to announce that he will read it at LIE
Claire Hall on Saturday evening next
The subject of the poem, ''the end Of time
and of the world and the things that are
therein, is the grandest that could have
been selected. The solemn notes of the
trumpet of Gabriel starting the dead from
their graves, and the scenes of the Judg-
ment amid the wreck of matter and the
crash of worlds, all together constitute
theme grand and awful beyond comparison.
The scene has been made the subject of .
painting, rendering the name of the artist
who produced it, immortal: but new er be-
fore has it been attempted by a poet
From the wide literary reputation Of the
Colonel, and from the enthusiastic praises
Of the papers in places where he has been
read, we are assured that the poem is US
worthy of the subject as any that could be
written. We trust that the Colonel will
have full house.
Year: 1859

A WORD TO DEMoCRATs.-Messrs.
Editors 1t seems that our leading me-
their writer's and organs, are, yet. most
judiciously and disastrously for the hone
national democracy, encouraging the unnses
essary and ill-advised ear-grating quarrel,
that took place at the meeting of the last
Congress. The great statesmen of the ma
tion well know that both parties are more
or less censurable in bringing this bitter
disorganization into the party. Now, how
ever, when there is no existing cause for the
bitter dissention, and the national democra-
cy in the position where harmony and uni
ty of action is necessary, the duty devolves
upon every honest democrat to use active
exertions to promote harmony. and, by ev-
cry honorable means, strengthen one organ
ization throughout the length and breadth
of our Union.


Now is the time for honest democrats to
come out boldly, with tongues. pens and
types, to coax or force all our leaders, or
would-be leaders, to work for the true in
terests of the democracy, and denounce as
traitors to our party, every man who shows
disposition to encourage disorganization.
The writer, speaker or printer, who will not
encourage and insist on harmonious action
of the democracy. is no true democrat The
man who would attempt to divide the par
ty and coalesce with any anti democratic
ism, is no better than political Benedict
Arnold.


President Buchanan and Senator Douglas
are both great statesmen. and both Of them
have done much for many years to sustain
the principles and interests of the party !;
both have done much to sustain the honor
and great interests of our nation. The
quarrel between them and the friends Of
each-bitter as it was-certainly did not
and as certainly cannot warrant disorgan-
ization Of the national democracy nor was
there nor is there any feature in the quar-
rel to prohibit any man, as an honest demo
crat, from entertaining and expressing his
approval or disapproval of the course of Ell
ther party in the unfortunate quarrel nei-
ther can it be an objectionable political sin
to censure all the active participants in this
unfortunate disorganizing controversy.


The number aggrieved and those who
were instrumental in this disorganization
was few, and the cause Of the quarrel really
90 trifing that it could and should have
been compromised by few honest demo
Gratis in its incipiency, 80 that but few
would or should have heard Of it.


Now the true interests of the national
democracy demands and should command
from all its honest leaders and firm friends.
prompt, energetic and persevering action.to
promote harmony and perfect unity of 90.
operation at all pointA To carry out this
policy every attempt to palliate or encour-
age continuation Of Reorganization, should
be boldly denounced. Let the democracy
Of the Union express their opinion - to their
preferences for men and measures, and In.
sist boldly upon unity in sustaining the
cardinal principles Of democracy in selecting
such candidates - they may by orsaui.ld
democratic rule choose to sslsst; in e


worda let The dsnesrasy shesss ~ L


b jsaisieuD 90 hatnssisas aesaa6
Year: 1859

We once knew case in which creditor
worried debt cut of slack debtor by sit
ting on the doorstep OF the latter from day TO
day with the due bill in his hand, but 1t rs
an experiment seldom resorted to 10y any one
and never by q creditor whose soul is en
inch above the level Of dime. But the Iaw
in such case made and provided we never
saw laid down until in case that has just
occurred in New York.


A tailor establishment hired an Irish lad 70
dog a young man from place 10 place con,
stantly presenting TO him tailor's bill Of
some 500. The debtor thus followed from
place to place and subject to this continued
dun, no matter where, at last swore out
warrant against the lad and had him arres-
ted, charging him with conduct tending TO
breach Of the peace. The lawyer for the
tailor, took the ground that a creditor had q
right to dun whenever he pleased. The court
held to the contrary, saying that on one re-
f,lsal to pay, the creditor had his legal RENE
dy, and is not justified in annoying debtor.
The lawyer said that young men should not
run up tailor's bills they could not pay. The
court said tailors oug hit not to suffer such
bills to be run up without knowing the cir
cumstances of the debtor.


The court certainly had the best side of the
argument, and compelled the tailor to give
bail that their collector should not continue
the annoyance Times.
Year: 1859

TITS VERY IMPORTANT TO SAVE IN
i THESE HARD TIMES-Well how can I
save! Why will tell you. When you want
Broom take the old handle to the Broom Factory,
and Won will be allowed two cents for the old handle
In exchange for 4 Broom. L. HERRING,


Jan Royal street, south of Prince.
Year: 1859

In the course Of our miscellaneous reading,
We came across the following good story,
which illustrates the value of bit of practical
information, when applied at the right time:


In the Piazza before st. Peters at Rome
stands the most beautiful obelisk in the world.
1t was brought from the circus of Nero where
it had lain buried for many ages. 1t was one
entire piece OF Egyptian marble, y feet high,
II feet square at the base, and feet square at
the top, and is computed to weigh above 40
tuns, and it is supposed to be 5000 years old.
Much engineering skill was required to remove
and erect this piece of art and the celebrated
architect, Dominica Fontane, was selected and
engaged by Pope Sextus V. to carry out the
operation A pedestal, 80 feet hgh,was built
for its reception, and the obelisk brought to
its base. Many were the ingenious contrivan-
ces prepared for the raising of it to its last
resting place, all of which excited the deepest
interest among the people. At length every
thing was in readiness, and day appointed
for the great event. A great multitude assem-
bled to witness the ceremony; and the Pope,
afraid that the Clamor OF the people might dis
tract the attention of the architect, issued an
edict containing regulations to-be kept, and
imposing the seyerest penalties on anyone
who should, during the lifting of the gigantic
stone, utter a single word. Amidst suppress
sed excitement of feelings and breathless si-
lence, the splended monument was gradually
raised to within fow inches of the top of the
pedestal, when its upward motion ceased; 1t
hung suspended, and could not be got further;
the tackle was too slack, and there seemed to
be no other way than to undo the great work
already accomplished. The annoyed archi-
teet, in his perplexity, hardly knew how to
act, while the silent people were watching ev-
cry motion of his features to discover how the
problem would be solved. In the crowd was
old British sailor, he saw the difficulty and
how to overcome it, and with stentorian lungs
he shouted ssWct the ropes ~ The vigilant
police pounced on the culpgit and lodged him
in prison; the architect caught the magic
words, he put this proposition in force, and
TIE cheers of the people proclaimed the sue
cess of the great undertaking. Next day the
British criminal was solemnly arraigned before
his Holiness; his crime was undeniably prov
ed and the Pope in solemn language pronounc-
ed his sentence to be-that he should receive
pension annually during his lifetime.


These little facts stored up from obser7a-
ton, never do the owner any harm, and
may some day be of great utility; and this
story only proves the value of remembering
small things as well great ones, for moth
ing that is useful is too insignificant for man
to know, and there is no knowledge that has
not its use.
Year: 1859

When life is full of health and glee,
Work, work, as busy as bee
And take this gentle hint from me


Be careful of your money
You'll findit true, that friends are few,


When you are short of money
The single grain cast in the mould
May spring and give hundred fold,
More precious than its weight in gold!


Be careful of your money,
The grain you SOW to stacks may grow


Be careful of your money,
But do not shut sweat Mercy's doors,
When Sorrow pleads or Want implores;
To help to heal Misfortune's sores,


Be careful of your money!
To help the poor who seek your doors,


Be careful of your money.
Would you escape the beggar's lot,
The deathbef of the tippling sot.
And live IN sweet contentment's cot?


Be careful of your money,
And if you need friend indeed


Be careful of your money!
Year: 1859

a QUEER WoRLD.-The dissatisfaction that
pervades the human family is truly marvellous.
We met genius yesterday who was deploring
that he hadn't been educated for a newspaper
reporter, while day or two previous we over
heard a newspaper reporter beStowing left
handed blessings upon his parental relative,
because he didn't bring him up upon Black
stone and Chitty. That this is queer world
nobody can donbt. who looks closely at mat
ters and things in general. In this world,
everybody-eXcept the writer of this Article
wants to be somebody else. The lawyer would
like to be judge, while the judge places his
heart on the Office of governor. Mr.. Scissors,
the clerk, envies Mr.. Crayon the artist. The
merchant works his body to emaciation, and
his soul into outer darkness. for the purpose
of enjoying life upon a farm. Mr.. Cauliflow-
er, the agriculturist, doesn't believe in ma
nure carts, and attempts to find contentment
in the excitement of the metropolis. The
sailor supposes that being ashore is but an
other name for ease and plenty. The plough
boy takes very different view of the world,
and, after reading yellow covered novel,
about the ssAvengiDg Pirate" comes to the
conclusion that the only way 10 taste beatitude
in this world, is to steal Baltimore clipper
and shoot ssniggers" on the coast of Africa.
All these things force us to the conclusion
that the human family is queer institution.
The moment they pleased they become
dissatisfied North american.
Year: 1859

amusement; they are the merry Andrews
society, and furnish the material OF many an
hour of entertainment. There could be nc
Punch, if there were no fools. Many great G.
vents have taken place, which were not bro't
about by design, but which followed the action
of fools and thus humanity has been benefit
ted and the causes of civilization and liberty
advanced. But their greatest use was to act
as teachers and warn us to beware of folly.
Year: 1859

The affections of some men are like wells,
stony on the outside, narrow, yet deep within,
not flowing forth like a river to seek thirsty
souls far and near, and gladden. Gods earth,
nor gushing sp and around like fountain in
the sun, for all who seek them, but useful.
Notwithstanding, and very precious each to
some individual or household.
Year: 1859

Some lucky chap says, if there is a heaven
on earth, it is on soft couch by your own
fire-side, with your wife on one side and
smiling baby on the other, clear conscience,
plenty to eat, and knowledge that you are
out of debt and don't fear the printer, tailor,
sheriff, or the devil.
Year: 1859

Potatoes should never be used for seed in
the soil in which they grow. The same seed
continued in the same soil, would deteriorate.
Farmers will always do better to dispose Of
their whole crop, and buy new seed each year
Year: 1859

There is no fortune so good but that it may
be reversed, and none bad but it may be
bettered. The sun that rises in clouds may
set in splendor, and that which rises in splen-
dor may set in gloom.