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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
CLERICAL SPIES.

The question Of vcracity between Mr..
Polk and Mr.. McCalin is still the subject
Of conversation. The latter gentleman
has addressed n lengthy letter to tho Exccu-
tive in which he repeats his former decla-
ration. lie states that sit was because he
refused 10 become convert to this policy,
that he was not allowed place in the mr.
my or navy, or any where else, although
tho President expressly told him tina, there
is III man in the United States who could
get better recomme ndations' that those he
WINS then provided with" Mr.. McCalla,
says the Hawkeye, is the same clergyman
who spent some time in that vicinity and
presided in the formation Of tho Old School
Presb, tcrian church at Burlington.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.

This steamer arrived ut Boston on the
s,h nll, bringing news TO the 9TH, showing
general reduction ia the price Of bread
stuils. The reduction is seyen shlinss on
-four, ten shilIings on Indian Corn, und six
shiIings on meal. The news had iitlo eli.
feet upon the grain market of New York,
the old crop being mostly exhausted and
the new not having made its appearance.
The following general news was received
by this ARRIVAL
Parliament has been Dissolved, and the
Elections show the triumph Of Free Trade
principles. Lord John Rus sell is reelected
from London.
The harvest every where promises mn
abundant yield. The Potato is bu, little eli.
icc,ed with disease, and famine and distress
are nIrcdy vanishing from Ireland.
The remains Of Daniel O'Conncll have
arrived in Dublin.
Several heavy failures have occurred in
the Corn trade, and more expected.
A conspiracy to take the Pope TO Naples
by force has been discovered at Rome.
Louis Philippe WINS wei! received BY The
people, who manifested respect by a glorious
celebration which lasted three days.
The Circassians and Russians had most
snnguinnry battle, in which the latter were
defeated.
Switzerland is threatened with rcvo-
luton.
The proprietor Of the London Times died
last week
The Wesleyan Conference commenced
sitting, nj Liverpool, last week.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
THOMPSON AND LEFFLER'S ELECTIONS
VOID


The editor Of tho Iowa Standard calls
attention TO tho fact that no law has been
passed authorizing the election of members
Of Congress. True such bill was intro.
duced into md passed both branches
Of the Legislature, but with that neg
ligencc which appears to have character
lied all the proceedings Of the first General
Assembly Of Iowa, no further action was
taken upon il. Ills Exccllency unaccus.
tuned to the manifold cares OF a responsible
office, iorgo. to appove Of the bill. As the
Constitution Of the United States expressly
declares that the shines and places Of hold
ing elections for Senators and Representa-
livcs, shall be prescribed in each State by
the Legislature thereof" ns neither the
time nor tho place has been prescribed by
the Legislature Of lowa, il most ussuredl,
follows that the elections Of Mcssrs. Thomp-
son aud Letter arc invalid. The Locofo-
cos having discovered Sigh, discrepancy
in the law respecting the election Of school
officers, aud having in consequence used
every cxertion to destroy the validity oil
Mr.. Harlan's election, surely now that the
election Of Messrs. Thompson aud Lcfller
has been satisfactorily proven illegal, We
trust that they will not cease their honorable
exer,ions to cause the people Of Iowa TO ioI.
low the laws and to obey them to the letter
As the two gentlemen above mentioned
have been elected honorabIy, aud in virtue
Of another election would doubtless receive
n majority, we think il entirely needless I,
put the State 10 such useless expense il j,
can he avoided.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

The Locofocos derisively term the Wings
tho "anti-war party" They can please
set az down A. member Of the .'anli-war
parity" an epithet which We REFUGE to sec
becoming genera! in its application to the
Wing party. The stronger opponents Of
the war arc among tho religious and philan-
,hropic Of the Locolocos, ms well as Of the
Wing party. The Wings glory TO be cal
led tho an,i-wnr, or in other words, the
peace party, and well may they merit the
title by an Incorporating hostility to the
unprovoked, unjust and unhoIy war, now
waeed nj the ins,igation Of james X. Polk
and his minions against the distracted re-
public Of Mexico.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
OREGON.

A gentleman recently arrived ut Burling-
ton fr.m this far distant country, states
,ha, he met 1850 emigrnn, wagons en- route
10 Oregon aud $50 Mormon teams going,
rs is supposed, to California, in all more
than 10000 souls. lie estimates the pres.
ent number Of inhabitants nj 3O,OO', or
sufficient 10 occupy onc-f,urih Of the tiln
bic land Of that country. lie thinks the
capacity Of Oregon is limited 10 a popula.
ton Of 250,000-not more thnn Iowa will
contain in 1850. Although lie intends re-
turning to Oregon in the spring, he advis-
cs oil who arc well situated here to remain.
as the emigran,s beyond the mountains
have to endure more privalinns in the set
Element "f that country than ever did those
who first settled this State.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

RaBuERy.-We rcgre, to SEQ il stated
TIM, the drug store of our old friend, J. +.
Tal!ani, Of Burlington, has been broken in
to and robbed Of $50 dollars. lie offers tho
liberal reward Of 500 Tor the apprehension
Of the thief aud recovery Of The money
The thief is described as heavy set man,
light complexion, thin hair on the top Of his
head and when last seen, had on a glazed
cap, black coat, md white pants.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

Parsons editor of tho DAYTON
Transcript is nightly ticklcd with tho
though, Of having made recent jnunt with
a parson. Besides the honor, he insinuates,
there is something else t. he gained by
travelling with pnrson. For instance, he
SAYS, the Rev gentlemen .ni,,rn,,y GO, their
hats chalked n, the toll gales and they n,-
ways know where good things are TO be had
To cat.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

o. democratic paper in lown, where there
arc good many Catholic voters, explains the
matter abou, pundcring The Mexican churches,
by saying that the editor Of the Union ssadvised,
through an editorial in his paper, that the prop
criy Of the Churches be taken into custody OF the
American army, to kept, carefully prcscrrcd, and
RESTORED after the termination Of the war. ~
Boston Atlas.
The above quoted moroccan cmanntcd
from the brilliant Uranium Of our neiyhbor
of Dubuque, gen.leman somewhat f,-
nous for the depth and versatility Of his tai
ent, coupled with an originality rcmarka-
bic for It's shrcwdness. Among the moro
recent discoveries Of this profound genius
u. that mn opposition to the war now wag.
ed constitutes a person the friend of Mex
leo, or a "AIexcon whig," MS the phrase
he borrowed expresses it. IF he continues
10 progress in this style, We can't perceive
where the hidden depths OF his mind, when
revealed, will lead him.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
SUPERINTENDENT.

We publish this week. 10 tho exclusion
oi other matter and at the request Of the
Superintendent Of Public Instruction, cir
cular addressed 10 the Common School OH.
GERS Of the State Of Iowa. We perceive a
similar circular, rith a clause upon ances
ny, introduced into the las, paragraph bu,
one, going the rounds of,he Locoioco press.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

Hr"There was once time," says the
Miners Express, "when Whiggery was nj
so low an ebb that the real friends Of the
measures now advocated BY that party,
though, il prudent to lay mute" etc. lftha,
remark be true, Whiggery must be fearful
~ Oh the increase, os 3thc real friends Of
the measures advocated by that party" are
now loudcst in unfolding them. BY As
they expect to lie strong enough Ia
thrash the Locofocos throughout the length
and breadth Of our fair State.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

The editor Of tho Iowa City Reporter is
urging the formation Of company for the
construction 0! n railroad from the foot Of
the Lower Rapids 10 Dubuque. Such an
enterprise would be productive Of great
benefit TO the State Of Iowa--it would be
Of the utmost advantage to the interior
counties. Eventually i, would make them
No populous and as desirable for farming
% are those counties bordering the prcscn,
great thoroughfare. Farmers instead of
hauling their grain TO distance and in
creasing the expense Of storage aud heavy
freightoge, added TO delay, would ship II
from their doors and speedily receive the
avails Of the shipment.
Our neighbors Of Illinois are about con-
structing railroad connecting Galena with
Chicago. Other States are contemplating
railroads connecting their towns with each
other or with others in different Suites
Why is Iowa behind in works Of such grca,
and general utility? Why do no, her ci,i
zcns unto in such undertakings? No
State requires them more, no State would
Be more advantaged by railways. Il is be-
cause men cannot be found who IRE willing
to risk the hazard Of taking stock under
such an act Of incorporation as was passed
BY our Legislature q, its last session. The
Reporter says that under this net capitalists
would have no hesitation in investing their
means. The 10Th section Of that net SAYS.
sitter cnumerating u host Of acquisitions, thu,
- failure to comply to comply with the
foregoing acquisitions, or substantial de-
parture from the association, shall render
the individual property the members Of
the company liable Tor the corporate debts"
Great would have TO be the inducements
bsld out to the property holder to cause him
TO invest his floating means in Iowa stock.
when the first breath Of contrary wind would
) sweep from him perhaps his entire posses
sions. Locoiocos may pra,o about the
''atristocracy Of wealth" bat il is just such
Legislative acts that induce such an sris-
iocracy. Property holders would under
such an net associate but with property hol-
ders, while the poor man, willing thus tn
invest his available funds, would be avoi
led ~ not having sufficient stamina 10 en-
dure the shock should ''requisi,ion" col
lapse. We thought At the time that the
wisdom Of Iowa, in Locofoco brains assem-.
bled, passed tho act nmhorising general
interpretations, that they would live TO re-
greet il.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.


SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July Odd, lsl7.
Mn. EDIToR:-llaying few moments
leisure, stake my pcn' to .let you knows
something Of what is going on in the ILL.,
nois Constitutional Convention.
The preamb!e-Article |, defining our
boundaries-Ar,. II, providing for con,in-
gencics in ohice-Arf. w, on the Executive
Depnr.mcnt-Au. v, OH the Judiciary De-
partmcnt, aud articles on corporations,
counties, suffrage, militia, commons, depart
ments OF the Government, organization of
townships, &c., have been referred TO tho
committee on revision.
The time for adjournment is extended to
the Both inst, and the President is 10 make
out the payroll until ,ha, time.
Tho Judiciary report was furnished on
Wednesday last. There IRE TO be three Su-
preme Judgcs-tob be elected in three grand
divisions-tenure nine years-salary ST.
200 per annum-to hold Courts in Mount
Vernon, Springfield and Ot,owa, aud ono
10 he elected every three yeers. There are
to he nine Cireui. Judges ind nine States
A,tornies, 10 DC elected once in six years,
aud the salaries Of the Judges to be $1,000
per annum. There is 10 be Que Clerk Of
the Supreme Court in each grand DIVISION
tenure six years. The lirst election OR
Judges Of the Supreme and Circuit Courts,
Clerks Of the same, aud States Attornies,
is to be held on the fret Monday Of Au-
gust next. All subsequent elections for
Judges ind Clerks q the Supreme Cour,
arc TO be held, whenever they occur, on
the first Monday Of juno; and States Al.
,orneys aud Clerks Of the Circuit Court IRE
IRE 10 be elected ut the general election in
November.
There is 10 be a County Court, where
all the County business, Probate matters,
and such civil and criminal business ~ the
Legislature may prescribe, will be atten-
ded to. The chief Judge will be the only
judge, except in matters relating TO county
business, where he will have two Justices
associated with him. Sheriffs will not be
eligible 10 two terms in succession. The
County Court will have Clerk, who will
be cx-oiiicio Recorder.
No new counties are hereafter 10 be ere.
atcd containing an area Of less than 400
square milcs-and no line of which is 10
run within less than ten miles Of any coun.
~ sea, already established. Nor can any
county lines be affected without the con-
sent o: majority Of the legal voters in
each county concerned in il. Township.
may be organized whenever majority Of
the legal voters in any county desire it.
There is considerable ill-ieelng in the
Convention. and quite spirit Of ssperi,y
prevails. No party has gained any very
decided advantnges--but il is manifest that
the Wings, nomnally in tho minority. have
obtained decided advantage on some oil
the leading topics Of the day. They have
no more than their share oil the talent, but
they IRE under the guidance Of good gen.
erals, and like sensible men, are united.
Yours, &c., &. II.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

COLLISION steamers Talma and
Cote JOycuse came in contact Frdn,
week on the Lower Mississippi. The lat
ter boat Immediately sunk in deep water
Tier head engineer was the only person
drowned. She had on board 300 head 81
cattle aud 40 horses nearly all of which,
were drowned.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
DAHL.IAS.

Our table 10 graced with Dah!ias Of cve-
~ hue from the garden ofMr. John Evans.
We had thought this beautiful flower had
ceased blooming but il appears our friend
still has them in perfection.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
FORTUNE SUNK.

We understand that the above steamer
j. sunk on the Upper Rapids. How bad
y she j. injured we know not. Her pas.
sengers came down and took passage on
the Clermont No. 2.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

An IRRESPONSIBLE PARTY.-1'he N. Y.
Tribune says: ''The Wing purity is not res.
ponsible for anything the Express may say
nor Yet the Tribune. So vi War, or any.
thing else on which the Wing party has no
uniformity or popularity Of opinion, and
makes no pretence to any" The Tribune
mikes m amusing admission .ths
Wing purity has no uniformity or peculiar
iy Of opinion" We always thought so.
lora City Reporter.
Tho above is very good illustration oil
the Locofocos' method Of comforting sen.
fences in order TO make them subscrve vile
purposes. II is rather more burcfaced than
they generally give, as any one can per-
ceise that, IN the attempt 10 twis. il, the no
vice has madc compound fracture.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

BAxvARD.-We gave an epi,ome Of the
lie Of Barnard, tho artist 10 recent num-
ber of tho Gazette and difficulties he had "a
surmount 10 preparing his great painting.
We arm pleased 10 learn that during the
spsee seven Of months be has been exhibit.
iag Il, b q realized the sum Of $4,000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

0TTHoMAs Wilson Dom was invcs-
ted with the rights citizenship in New
Hampshire, by special act Of Legislature
Immediately before its adjournment, on
Saturday.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

GIVE perceive the death Of a young
man 10 Lee County Of Chronic Castro En-
seritis with Cedric Hypcrtrophy Of the
Heart. i j. fortunate that the doctor
mentioned his disease or no one would have
known Of what complaint he dicd!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

@There arrived at New York, during
the month ofJuly, l0,OsO emigrants. The
New York Herald says: "'rhe probab,l-
~ is that at least 4OO, 600 emigran,s will
land on the shores ofthe Uritcd States and
British North America during 1917
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

florace Greedy, the editor Of the New
York Tribune, has given the cut to Old
Rough and Ready. lie says: 1--WE have
sad before, md now renew The declaration.
that Gen. Tay lor is not our Candidate for
the Presidency."-Ioma SALESMAN.
Whether Nj. Greedy made the above
remark or not, in bis paper Of the 18th
inst, he says:--"Shoud Gen. Taylor be
nominated BY National Convention as
the Wing candidate for President We mean
10 do what we can 10 elect him."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
PEOPLES CANDIDATE.
For President Of The United States,
ZACHARY TAYLOR.

go for the country, the whole country-ani
il is my ardent and sincere wish To see the indi-
vidual placed at the head Of the nation, who, by
strict observance OF the constitution (be he who
he maya can make us most prosperous at home,
ne well as most respected abroad-X. TAYLOR.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

GrProfcssor John Wilson, the "Kh
North" ofBlnckwood's Magazine has retired
from 10 editorial chair, and intends visiting
this country.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

r On the 20,h inst, the first mcsssp.
wss transmitted BY telegraph between
Pittsburg and Cincinnati.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

Ths MAsoalrru. --Thompson's majori.
o.. 9 aoas - can be determined until the
o0kcisl sslprns b received, 10 ESQ; and
lnDoSas about 800.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

A TALL CANDIDArE.--Onc Of the Wing
Candidates for Congress in Iowa, 10 seven
feet high.--Cin. Com.
What u-stretcher!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

~ papss snquirss, "whcn shall We
~ pesesss ard another very Intelligent
y eoswsss, ssvhsn ths war j. coneludsd!"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

Tho Washington Union Of the 26th, in
publishing the southern news, accidentally
gave place to tho following :--aGen. Tay-
lor j. still nj Walnut Springs, quietly
awaiting tho arrival Of those reinforcemenis
50 often promised and ALWAYS DELAYED"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02
FROM MEXICO,

We have late intelligence, but nothing
that can be properly termed ners, from the
eeat of war.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

DUTCu.--Wc learn from the Iowa Sen.
tincl that Colony Of Hollanders, amount
ing TO one thousand souls. have purchased
two entire townships in Marion county and
that they have already selected the site for
a town, having mechanics and artisans Of
all kinds among tho number. About 5000
arc expected to join them during the coming
fall and spring.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

The Democratic editor Of the Baltimore
Sun, who, when Gen. Taylor was first NOM
mated Tor the presidency, very decidedly
opposed the movement, begins 10 see that
il is impossible to meet tho overpowering
wave Of public sentiment in favor Of the
old hero, and promises fair to be q jealous
friend. lie says Of Gen. Taylor: "Hs is
a man who, We believe, would be governed
by principles alone; aud who in the details
Of his duty would exact that wholesome dis
cipl'ne, TINT honesty and industry which
would be for the welfare Of all."-Frank-
fort C0mmOnre0kk.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-02

VIC uasU VI utltuelr proceedings; inc v0tl0l-
~ Of the law under which they acted; the
constitutionali,y Of these lawe, and the
time and manner Of their publicati on--wllll
the constitutionaliiy Of the election Of leg.
islators by whom they were enncicd-ihe
constitutionality Of tho law authorizing their
election; and where would the inquiry end
The same course would have 10 bc follow
ed in reference TO every officer with whom
we have TO transact business. Who knows
that the Governor Of your State was legal-
" elected and Installed into Office! Before
any ono could know this, be would he CON-
PEELED 10 examine every poll book in every
county and township in the State, aud eve.
~ legal minu,in connected with the offices
the laws aud the returns; and every par
ticular connected with tie consl ituiionality
0f the body before whom those returns were
opened; which would depend on the valid
ity Of their elections, and their title to the
seats they occupy. When would such in.
vestigation cndi We can come to no other
conclusion, than ihat ~ officer, in the pos
session Of an Office, and whilst discharging
tho duties according 10 law, will be, 10 the
eye Of the law. m officer in fact, until be
is oasted by judicisl decision, even though
there may hive been irrcgulsrily connect
ed with bic election and instalmcnt into III.
Gee.
This opinion 10 more than susfaised b.
. number Of The first legal men Il our State,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-12-30
WTNTNI
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ere tie symptoms which indicate the etsience Of worms
iu the bowels THE LIVES or nASf CHILDREN WOULD 40
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even when n1 worms discovered fhysicsns prescnDs
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r-aides In .eyeisnd Ohio, consider u the Only arceo
the hind he ever thar 81 uniform anh Pt"mpt IN
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