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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28
ACTION.

Who ever became man Of influence by
sitting under the hnrrow Of dependency
What slow poke ever benefited the world,
his friends, or HIMSELF There IL nothing
like action, coupled with cheerfulness. -
We see il everywhere. Who Is he sitting
On that empty barrel on tho wharf, A
man with no enesgy-a prey 10 grief. He
doesn't know what to do, aud how to start.
Who ID that man with. folded arms near
the market placef A lazy, do little sort Of
vagabond, who hardly earns his bread and
butter. Do you wish to become such a
charscterf Arouse yourself; away from
the arm chair-up from the guttcr--out Of
the downy bed. Move your arms, kick
your feet, and stir about; give the blood o
chance 10 circulate through your veins,
and the DIR ofheaven to enter your lungs.
Seize the first job presented, and dispatch,
il at oncc--up for the pay, and get another
forthwith. You'llsoon earn enough 10 pur-
chase wheel-barrow or hand-cart, and YOU
will begin to live. Who knows what YOU
may bccomei Energy is half omnipo,e nj.
Small beginnings end in large gains; a pen
nv well turned brings fortune. Resolve
then to do something, and our word for il,
you will bless Us in your dying day for
preaching thus faithfully to you.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28
WORMS IN CHILDREN.


OF all diseases to which children are exposed,
none are % fatal to them ~ worms Unfortu.
nately children ere seldom free from them, and
~ they innate the symptoms Of almost every 9TH
er complaint, they often produce alarming ef-
tects without being suspected. Worms are not
only cause Of disease themselves, but By their
irritation aggravatc oil other diseases wandering
from one par, Of the body to the other, winding
themselves up into large balls, and obs,rucsng
the bowels and frequently the throat, causing
commissions, and too often death. The desired
remedy will be found in Dr.. Jsync's Tonic Yer.
miiuec-which will very soon destroy the worms
and invigorase the powers Of digestion, - - to
prevent return Of them.
Consumption, Cough, Splitting Blood, Ee.-To
Consumptivcs: Four-tifihs Of YOU arc really suf.
icrlng from neglected colds, or IN obstruction
and consequent inflammation Of the delicate lining
OF those tubes thro' which the air we breathe Il
distributed TO every part Of the lungs This OBJ
siruciion Produces pain and soreness, hoarscncss
cough, difficulty Of breathing, hectic fever, spit.
ting Of blood, matter, or phiegm, which finally
exhansis the strength Of the patient, and death
cnsues. Jayne's Expectoran, never fails to re-
move this obstruction, and produces the most
pleasing and happy result. Il 10 ccrtaion in its
effects, and cannot Tail to relieve.
For sale at the Drug Store Of D. SANFORD,
Davenport.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

IIARvnr WITHOUT PREVIOUS SowIN0.-
10 The Schnellposs We find On account Of .
method Of compelling tho whea, plant 10
become perennial, like grass, and "a perfect
iss grain annually, without annual sowing
Of seed, which has been successfully prac-
tised II Constance, in Germany. Il was
discovered BY steward Of an estnie nnmed
Kern. Ills method, alter blowing and ma
nuring the land, aad sowing il with sum-
mcr or winter wheat, u 10 NOW il 10 the
spring before the chr makes its appearance.
This process 10 repeated several times in
the season, and the product is used rs hay.
The plant 10 then allowed to grow and be
cut in the ordinsry manner. The next
year il ripens earlier.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

BAiDxrss AND Lon or HAn 10 caused BY .
want Of healthy sciion in the vessels which
throw of the pcrspirstion from the head. When
these vessels sre weak or diseased, the pesspira-
ton is thick and elammy, and sdheres to the
mouths Of the pores, and clogs them up, and
dries and forms scurf and dandruG. Less blood
10 then carried to the roots Of the hair, and tor
want Of which the hair has not sufficient nour-
ishment, and consequently becomes dry and
harsh, and begins to tell Oh. which continuing
to increase, eventually produces baldnen. Res
tore the capillary vessels Of the head to their for
mcr healthy circulation, and fine silky nesc hair
will make its appearance, which will increase in
quariity and, until the hair becomes thick ard
healthy.
Jayne's Hair Tonic 10 the only preparation thar
has ever been known TO produce neV hair on
bald heads, which il has done in innumcrable in
stances, and will seldom fail IL properly and per-
severingly used.
For sale a the Drug Store Of B. SANFORD,
Davenport.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

HrNr TO DoxKEYs.-The following GU.
rious notice was posted the other day
in the environs Of London -"Whereas
several idle aud disordcrly persons have
lstely made practice Of riding On nm NJ.
belonging to gentleman of this place
now lest any accident should happen, no
tico is hereby given, that he has deiermin-
to shoot the said ass, mud cautions any
person who may he riding on il ut tho
same time, 10 take especial care of them
selves, lest BY some unfortunate mistake he
should shoot the wrong animal.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

) published in the CITY of Washington
- every day ut } O'Clock, r. NJ, sundays cx-
cepted. and served 10 subscriber in the city, ss
the Navy Yard, in Georgetown, in Alexandra,
and Baltimore, the same evening, a OK and .
quarter cents week, payable 10 the eole agent
Ut the Wing. q. L. t;lLcnsisr, Esq, or his order.
y - also mailed TO any part Of the United States
Tor - per annuns, or So for six months, payable
IN advance. Advertisements OF ten lines or less
inserted one time for 50 cents, two times for IS
cents, three times for 81, one week for 81 IS,
two weeks for 81 IS, one month fos 81, two
months Tor s., three months for $40, six months
Tor SIG; one year Tor $50, payable in advance.
THE NATIONAL WHia, " what its name indi-
Gates. Itspeaks the sentiment Of the Whig par
~ OF the Union ON every question Of public poll
cy. IL advocates the election 10 the Presidency
of Zachary Taylor, subject ~ the decision Of .
WING National Convention. IL nakes war 10
the knife upon the measures and acts Of the ad-
immigration deemed To be adverse tn the inter.
esis OF the country. aud exposes without fear ar
favor the corruption Of the party in power. lis
columns are open 10 every man in the country,
Tor the discussion of political or other questions
In addition to politics, large space in the
National Wing will be devoted to publications
upon Agriculture, Mechanics, and other useful
arts, Science in general, Law, Medicine, Stats
tics, &c. Chance specimens Of American and
Foreign Literature will also be given. including
Reviews, &c. A weekly list Of the patents is.n-
cd by the Patent Office will likewise be publish
ed-ihe whole forming complete family news
paper.
The Weekly National Wing, one Of the lar
gcst newspapers in the United States 10 made up
from the columns Of the Daily National Wing
and is published every Saturday, for the low
price Of 80 per annum payable in advsace. a
double sheet OF eight pages will be given when
ever tho press o. matter shall Justify IL.
The Memoirs Of General Taylor written e..
pressly for the National whie, are in course OF
publication. They commenced with the second
number, large number Of copies Of which have
been printed, 10 supply calls Cor hack numbers.
CHAS. w. FENTON,
Proprietor Of the National WING.
Prs. fec-daily paper.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

From the Rev DR. Babcock, formerly President
of Watcrville College, Maine.
From intimate personal acquaintance with
DR. d. Jayne, n regular student Of the Medical
University Of Pcnnsy lvania, and an experienced,
successful practitioner Of medicine, was pre-
pared to appreciate the numerous testimonials
in favor Of his different medical preparations,
much more highly than the great majority Of
those which are extensively euloeised. On trial
Of them in my own family, and some Of them
personally, have more than realized these Ia
vorable aniicipations. They are what they pro-
fcss 10 be-not quack medicines-bus skilfully
prepared antidotes for some Of the most attic
tive Of human diseases. know that they are
highly esteemed, and frequently prescribed, by
some Of the most respectable Of the regular
practitioners of medicine in this city and else.
where, and do not hesitate 10 commend them
- valuable addition to our matesia medica, and
sale, - well % eminenfly useful rcmedv for
the diseased. Rrrus BAscocx, Jr., D. d.
Philadelphia. June z, 1888.
For sale 1t the Drug Store Of B. SANFORD,
Davenport.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Tho Burlington Free Press gives the fol-
lowing comical illustration Of the new SCI
encc oi Photography
I'VE are credibly informed that il Is in
contemplation TO get up class in Phono-
eraphy (or bad spciiine) at Winooski city
forthwith, the special object Of tho enter
prise being to teach young gentlemen and
ladies' in that thriving neighborhood to spell
slhs wurdz that tha employ 10 maxim luv to
esch other % infurnul badly That tina can
neither be red nor uadcrstud by cny pur-
sun but The wun 10 hoom tha are directed.
Axiduntx have happened in konsekwens Of
the want Of nolIedge Of the lauz Of fono-
gra6s. Our informant ADJ that this j. .
Graas country, and that thar o. . crate
neany people 70 the aker.'"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

EVEkAL tracts Of Land Of good quail
- ity and well located, near Davenport, for
sale At q bargain. One tract Of l6O acres; one
OF 100 acres; one Of 70 acres and two Of 60 acres
each.
Now is the time to purchase, for lands arc
now 1t their lowest possible rates, % the inn
provements now going on in this vicinity, and
those 10 be commenced the coming spring, will
have tendency to enhance the price Of lands
and town lots from % to 20 per cent. within q
months: and the advantage and market that
will be created for grain BY the erection Of the
two extensive Steam Mills, now about being COM
plcted, will and has already materially advan-
eed the price Of adjacent lands and town prop.
erty; and % . healthy and confidential feeling
nov prevails amongsf proprietor Of real estate,
We need not look for nor fear relapse, but on
the contrary expect steady advance and rapid
improvement throughout Scott county.
a. c. FULTON.
Davenport, October 2lss, te47. eff
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

DESCRIPTION or CnAPCLrErEc.-Cba
puliepcc having been captured by tho A.
mericans, after tho most desperate resist
ance ever made by the Mcxicans, tho FOL-
lowing account Of that place cannot fail to
provo interesting:
Chapultepec 10 the Aztec for aGrasshop.
per's Hill" Il is porphy rite rock, rising
near the former margin Of the lake that
surrounded the city Of Mexico, and Is one
Of ths places designsied by the Aztecs
whore they tarried on their emigration from
the north, in search Of final rcsting place.
Their oraclcs had foretold TINT such resting
place would be denoted by their seeing an
eagle dcvouring serpent on rock, and
u Chapultepec this prediction was verified.
From il they behold the eagle on ono Of
the rocks in the lake, devouring serpent.
The event was At once symbolizcd in their
records, and subsequently, represented on
tho Gag and coin of the nation. TIL. hill
10 surrounded BY . belt Of noble cypress
trees, one Of which, known as Montezama's
cypress, from having been planted before
OF during the reign Of that prince, meas
ures ely ose feet ia circumference. Cha
puiicPec was the favorite country residence
Of Monteznma and his courticrs. ], con-
tains remains Of gardens. groves, tank. and
grottoes, which bear evidence Of its pas.
magni6cence. Here Montezuma retired
from the heat and dust Of tho city, to enjoy
oil the luxuries that wealth and power
could procure, or art devise. II was sclec-
ted BY the Spanish viceroy rs the most
beautiful place in the valley OF Mexico Tor
. royal residence, and the modern palace
(lniely . military school) was bull, by the
viceroy Galvez. From this palace one
has charming view of the whole valley,
the capital, the lakes and the volcanic
mountains which rise in the distance like
. great wall surrounding ,bc enchanting
picture. In Anglo-Saxon hands this valley
NAV be made Ms imprcgnable ns Gibraltcr.
Bombs Of cannon planted on the bill Of
Chapul,cpec command the city, the princi-
pal roads and the squeduct. Hence the
attack and capture Of that point by Gen.
Scott bcfore making any demonstration
upon the city. Once on the hill, tho t.
<ing Of the city could be effected without
serious loss of life.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28
CHICAGO JOURNAL.

The CHICAGO DALy JOURNAL 10 published cv-
cry evening Sundays excep,ed) ss So. per an
mum.
The CHICAGO wExxIr JocasAI designed TOT the
country, containing all the reading matter Of
the Daily Journal, is published every Monday,
nj the low Zee Of zro DOiisrs year, payable
invariably i. .ivance.
Subscriptions received at this Office.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28
THE SCHOOL FUND.

Are the people to b assessed and will
they Be required 10 pay their school Tax
this year, Il seems 10 ~ very farcicnl It
that 10 the fact. Thousands Of dollars are
already in the hands Of the various Col
lsctors in tho several counties, remaining
inactive, 10 consequence Of the foolish and
quibbling decisions Of some Of our new 10
cofoco Judges. We believe that Judges
Olney and Carleton have decided the School
laws 10 be imperative because the Legisla-
ture did not think 10 order them 10 be pub
lished exactly ~ the Constitution required.
Children are to grow up in ignorance
we are to have no District schoois-and
the moneys collected Cor the purpose out Of
the pockets Of our citizens, nre to be boar
dcd up 10 the safes Of our County Collec-
tors, 10 spite the people Tor clecting Wing
superintendent! This is charming state
Of things, truly. The worthy Collector Of
this County has large sum in his hands
belonging 10 the School Fund, but owing to
these childish decisions. he feels that there
il virtually m injunction laid upon him
from disbursing them TO the Fund Commits
sioner. The judiciary has rcbcllcd against
the people, and we now hope the people
will refuse to paw any moro school taxes.
lftherc IRE no School laws, where is the
authority Cor collecting School Taxes!
Answer Us that, yc wise judges, ere wis
dom die with you.-Harkeyc.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

TINS FIRsr Posr OrF1cE.-Ths first
post nfiice in America was established 10
less, BY William Penn, who appointed
Henry Wsldy, u 6oakony, Postmaster,
With power TO supply passengers with hor-
- from Philadelphia TO New Castle, o. to
laIls II the Delaware. Tho mail went
ence week, and iis movements we're reg
ulasly published on the meeting house
dooss ard cher public places. The rates
oeposlaGe we're fixed st Sd. from the Falls
% thaa0slphia, Sd. 70 Chester, I'd. 10 New
Caslls, ssl Cd. 70 Maryland.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

AFrench scientific journal states that the
ordinary rate pei second, u man walking
10 4 feet; Of good horse in harness, IL; al
an English race horse, 43; ola hare, So; Of
. good smiling ship, Ia; of the wind, 50; Of
sound, LOSS; Of q twenty. -four pound can-
non ball, 1900; and Of the mir, which SO d..
vidcd returns into space, $4,000 feet.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

CONTAINING 200 Acres, = part good
- timber, forty acres fenced and in good cul-
tivation and very comfortable dwelling house
On public road, five miles from Davenport.
This farm will be sold very low il imme Assse
application 10 made. Apply TO
COOK & SARGENT.
Corner Of Main and Second Streets.
Davenport, Oct. 81, 1917.
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NOTICE.

There will be meeting held in Mr.. Firor's
Office on SATURDAY Evening next, NJ Z o'clock
for the purpose cf arranging course Of lectures
for the interest Of oil who may attend or particle
pate through the winter. CALL.
Davenport, Oct 9th, i0i..
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

A man pulled out his watch yesterday,
says the Cincinnati Commercial, and very
eravely set il by . wooden sign watch
hanging in front of shop in Main street.
He then walked apparently satisfied that
he had possessed himself Of the correct
time!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

MosE WISDOM OF PoLkERy.--The snag
boats Samson and Serier IN the Mississippi
were recently sold ut public auction BY or
der Of the Government, and brought the
sum Of S2,043. i is estimaicd that n
weeks use Of these boats would have paid
this sum twice over in amount Of property
they would have saved.-Ckicago Journal.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28
j. GAMBLE,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

AVlNG permanently locased himself
in lie Claire, Scott county, Iowa, respcct-
fully tenders his professional services To its ci,-
zrns and those VI the vicinity, and sol,ciis share
Of public patronage. Having had access for sew
erai years during his medical studies to two
large Hospits in the south and west, enables
him Ia discharge the duties Of his profession in
NIL its branches. He will be found IT his Office
At all hours, dsy or night, when no, profession
ally engaged.
Office in VIM. Aliens store, ss the Point.
August 18th, l047. 5I-3m
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1eE0ULAw RAC1kBED.
WAR EAGLE -
~ T. 49, q
MONTAUK, Z
Foa GALsxA, DvsrauE, Poross, AsD AL

Fos CAIExA, DuscauE, Poross, Asp AL
INTERMEDIATE FONTS.
oaE new and splendid, lighi-drsuRhe
- steame: "wAR EAoLE,' 4. A. Reilly me-.
fer, and "MoxrAuE," John Lee master, Will ply
40 regular packets between 81. Louis, Calenst
Dubuque, Pososi, and oil intermediate ports du-
ring the low water season; meeting Il the Low.
cr Rapids regularly once : week, and e1ehsag-
ing barges, thereby avoiding oil damage to geods
attending rc-shipping. THEFT bsrgss ere aeas
and hyperion and have the certificates requisite %
afford insurance in any Of the Offices in 81. Louis.
These tosfs are prepared eilh erery facility 3 ~.
rard their freight with NE grealese degssrA. ".
Try cxerti"n will be used to give saiisfacsioa 20
those who may favor them with their bhsiness.
a liberal share Of the public patronage 10 res
Pecstuliy solicited. For freight OF passass aP-
ply on board.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Z HE undersigned bcgs leave tn inform
- the citizens Of Davenport and the surround
ing country, that he has established himself in
the wasch-repa,ring business, and that he is
nov prepared to execute orders, with which n
kind public may favor him, in workmanlike
manner. BY strict attention 10 HE business he
hopes 10 gain the confidence and liberal pa.
sronage Of the public in general.
Old gold snd silver bought or exchanged.
T.. N. u. JESSEN.
Davcnport, Jsly I'D, l047. A8-,f
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

= FARM containing 200 Acres, 8 mile.
- from Davenport: two miles from MISSISSIPPI
pr River; i6c acres prair,., all under first rate
fence, aud fenced into fe.ds. one hundred acres
in first rate cultivation, good house, barn, &c,
and forty acres good timber.
Apply 10 COOK & SARGENT.
October 28th, I8ls.
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! DlIE autscriber has on hand lnl al
- FURNITURE, Of his own mansfaetsre,
comprising Bureaus, Tables and Stands, which
he will disposc VI very low for cash trade. En-
quse II the Gazette Office. II. FEARING.
Davenport, April 9th, iS47. 33-n
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s.., s; cass Of Iowa. ..

In the matter Of the Estate Of Geo. w. Warren,
deceased.
office il hereby given that haze
- this day flied . petition in the Court Of
Probate, the prayer Of which 10 TO cell certain
lands therein mentioned belonging to said estate
and the Judge Of said Court has appointed the
First Monday in November next, q 10 o'clock
A. N. st his Office in Davenport. in said county
- the time and place for hearing said petition
II which time and plaoe Ill thoee Interested may
attend and contest said application IL they think
81 . 10 DO. HASWE.LI. Il. PINNEO,
Admir- Of the Estate Of q. w. Warren, deed.
October 7sh, 1897. 7-ow
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920g22Ax LAND A0200Y.
VHE subscribers have opened
- an office in this place Tor the transaction
Of General Land Agency business.
They will give prompt and efficient attention
to the sale and purchase Of real estate, to the
payment Of taxes, investigation Of titles, renting
Of Houses or Farms and tn all other matters con-
nccted with an Agency Of that kind.
They are also prepared to make sry entries
at the Land Office in this District on very rea-
sonablc terms.
These who have real estate which they wish
TO dispose OF, will find il 10 their interest 10 cm-
ploy or services.
EBENEZER COOK,
GEO. n. SARGENT.
Davenport, Oct. 81, l8s7.
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ONEY RENTED to Europe through
~ HAxDEs g. Co, TO either the following
countries, England, Ireland, Scotland, and
Wales. France, Germany, Prussia, Austria, Dem
mark, Bohemia, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland,
&c. Apply TO
Oct 25ih, ~. COX s. SARGENT.
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CASH! CA009u
~ OLD and SILVER will b paid Tor
III aay quantity Of merchantsble spring
and Fall Wheat q the hest going price at
April 24sh. G. 9. WihsLER's.
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THE DAILY NATIONAL VV1I10,

Subscriptions received 1t this Office.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1847-07-30
HEALTH CHEAP.

NMJHO now complains of i'll health, or talks of
heavy doctor bills, when comfort, ease, peace
and health, are brought with "HlBBARD'S FAM
lily PILLS, 10 almost every town Or hamlet in
your county"
REV, B "HIBBARD," the proprietor of these
excellent Vegetable Anti Bilious Pills having been
in the practice of testing the power Of medicine on
the sick for the last thirty years, presents with con
fidence this almost sovereign remedy for the worst
cases of Chronic Dyspepsia, Costiueness, Dispeptic
Consumption, Bilious Cholic, Erysipelas, Rhema
tisne, Sick Headache, Piles, Liner Complaint, DIS
.entary, Nervous Debility, Palsy, Pleurisy, Worms
and many other diseases which the human family
are afflicted, and asks that he may have the privilege
of oaroding relief to the suffering millions, by the
use Of his extraordinary specific. Toprevent fraud
they are sold alone by regularly authorized agents
whose names will be published in the county paper
AGENTS FOR FAIRFIELD County
Bury & Beck, Lancaster; e Wilson & Co, Rush
vile; N b Coulson & Co, West Rushville: S B
&C Paden, New Salem; J Kemer, Millersport;
E Geohegan, Baltimore II a. Leonard, Basil.
David HOldennan, Amanda J M Stage, Lock
burn Roner! Cloud, Lithopolis S S Russell, Pick
erington: | w and F A Thompson, Canal Wiz
chester.
PS Country Agents can always obtain a new
supply of the above medicine at Bury and Beck's
Lancaster
December 90, 1916 2sly