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

But few returns have been received from
Pcnnsy lvania, but the gross result is sum.
med up in paragraph from the North A.
mericsn, which will be found in another
column.
Ohio, % far m heard from shows q slight
Wing gain over the vote Of ls46.
From Georgia sufficient returns hive
been received TO ensure Wing majority
10 tho Legislature, which 10 all important,
% two U. 8. Senators for six years each
ere 10 b chosen by that body in place 81
J. NJ. Bcrricn, Wing, and w. T.. Colquit,
Loco, whose terms expire the former
March, Al, the latter March, 40.
The result of the election for members
Of Congress in Maryland is rs foIIows:--
!. John G. Chapman, Wing.
2. james Dixon Roman, Wing gain.
3. Thomas W. Lyon, Loco.
4. Robert M. McLane, Loco.
5. Alexander Evans, Wing gain.
g. John w. Crs6eld, Wing.
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LET INCONSISTENCIES READ.


Long winter evenings orc approaching,
the season when even the busiest farmers
iind leisure to read. Now Is an nppropri-
etc time to subscribe for the Gazette
weekly il will come 10 your doors filled
with NIL the current news Of the day, en-
livened by miscellaneous reading Of an in
structive character. You cannot plead
poverty 40 nm excuse for not taking this
paper, rs we will accept in payment any
Of the produce Of your farms that can be
turned into the stores, ut the highest mar.
kst price. II ncw corners, unable 10 pro.
duce anything this season, we will wait
upon you and make no additional charge
for the delay. In short none, farmer. me
chanic or laborcr, need refuse the Gazette
upon the score Of poverty. II you really
are poor, If sickness or other misfortune
have taken oway the little that YOU had
that hope has almost fled sou, signify il
and il will give Us pleasure TO contribute
the little wc can to your happiness By
sending you our paper without price.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

BARON HUMBOLDT AND GEN. TAyLnR.-
A correspondent Of the Literary World
gives very interesting account of IN
hours visit made to D,ron Humboldt, ol
Prussia. Hc describes him rs now nenrly
eighty yenrs If age, with head that might
serve rs study for a craniol'gist. lie
takes deep interest in the history and
condition of Mexico and speaks Of General
Taylor, whose courses-wi,h a map before
him and nm accurate knowledge Of the
country-thc Baron has traced from his
encamp'pent at Corpus Christi to Palo Al
to and Resnca dc Ia Polmn, through the
storming Of Monterey and the bloody scenes
of Bucna Vista. Field MarsI,als and Gen
erals Of Prussia, where war is made SCI
encc, unite with Baron HumhoAd, in ndmi-
ration 81 the skill and daring display ed At
Buena Vista, which they express without
reserve freely, publicly aud everywhere.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Az EVERY DAY AsEeporE.-ssf see yon advcr-
.ise," SAL Jackson county farmer on entering
store of one Of our customers, few days ago,
- see you advertise in the Gazette, aud though
don't know you, make bold TO drop in, for
you have some Of the very things want"
"We'lltry to suit YOU" replied the polite shop
keeper. "What shall il be-,
Thus starting the sales began, and before the
farmer left the store, he had bought some good
bargains, and tho merchant had STAG more in
good funds in his till
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

OF all the incidents which 20 to illustrate
the horrors Of war We have seen none
which presents them to the mind in more
striking manner ,hnn the present condition
ii the S"'th Carolina regiment Of volun-
ieers. They left their homes six months
ago about 500 strong; Of this number lao
died Al Vera Cruz or on the march 10 Puo-
bla, md 36O were left sick in various hospi-
tnls. About 272 were in q condition to
fight in the late battle, and Of that number
1877 Including their gallant Colonel. Pierce
NJ. ButIerl were killed or wounded, Ieav-
ing meagre remnant Of l35. moiety of
whom may yet perhaps fall in battle or
perish in disease before tho war shall ter
minate. What a contrast will the return
home ofihis shattered corps present to the
.'pride. p"mp, and circumstance which at-
tended their enlistment md departure for
the seat Of war.-Kicimond Wing.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

L'ouESr.-The second section Of the
great Washington Monument is to contain
the statue &c the father Of his country, sur
rounded by the statues Of his Major Gen.
erals and his foreign allies who distinguished
themselves 10 behalf Of liberty, during the
war OF the revolution. Benedict Arnold
was one Of thoee Generals and a pedestal
10 10 be placed there for him, bearing no
statue but only the name Of "Arnold."
How eloquent Of tlought-how solemn
tho lesson 10 the young and aspiring il this
simple inscription! Better fall a. Andre
than live like Arnold with the trapp 'ngs Of
wealth, the mere insignia Of honor, but
without the respect or esteem Of . solitary
hcart.--Ckicago Journal.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

ErGen. WILsox, Of N. II, has recently
been on visit 10 Dubuque, his former
place Of residence. He made a speech
there on the prolific subject Of Railroads,
calling the attention Of the citizens Of Iowa
TO the importance Of securing connection
with the Lakes At as early period US prnc.
ticsble. His remarks were listened 10
with profound attention by a largo assem-.
bly,.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Coon BUTrER-Thc editor Of the Bur-
lington Gazette says that he has .not seen
ten pounds Of rich, fine butter, since be
came into the State, more than two years
since" That argues badly for his taste
or for that If the farmers wives in the vi
ciuity Of Burlington. But, perhaps, like
the man in BedIam, he only il wise. II
had always hefurc been conceded that the
rich grazing lnnds Of Iowa were favorable
to the production Of good butter. In this
portion Of our State it has been eminentIy
So
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Tho editor Of tho Democrat yesterday
related mn anccdoie of IN old Federalisi
who, on being asked whether he was in "a
vor Of the war, replied: Eyes, am in "a.
vor of the war; went ngains, a war once,
to nv great cost. aud you will never catch
me in another scrape of TINT kind. This
time ] 60 for war, pcst;lcncc aud famine -
We presume the old Fcdcrnlist that our
ncighbor alluded TO is Mr.. Buchanan.
Lou. Jour.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

hyou are so D-s mall-souled up there
that you won't exchange with your own State
papers. We sho'id like TO Know it.-Iouo Skotes-
man.
Tho above is tho second polite and gen.
slemanly request that We have received
from the editor Of the Fort Madison paper
70 exchange with him. We would inform
him that We have cent the Gazette to him
regularly since his former rather hasty re.
quest.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28
From the National ln.clligencer.1
LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR.

LG EN NOM ZEN. LON.
We have received from Dr.. Bronson,
the gentleman 10 whom il was addressed.
a copy Of tho following letter from Gen.
Tay Tor, with q request for ito insertion in
tho lntelligenccr---a request which We
cheerfully and readily comply with:
HEADQUARTERS, Army OF OccuPATioX,l
Camp near Monterey, Aug. 10, l647.
SIN: Your letter Of the 9Th ul,imo, re-
questing Of me an exposition Of my views
on the questions Of national policy now nj
issue between the political parties Of tho
United States, has duly reached me.
must take occasion 10 say, that many
Of my letters, addressed 10 gentlemen in
the United States in answer TO simiIar in.
quiries, have already been made public,
aud | had greatly hoped that all persons
interested had, by this tinse, obtained from
me q sufficiently accurate knowledge OF my
views and desires ia relation 10 this SUBJ
ject. As it appears, however, that such is
not the case, | deem it proper, in reply to
your letter, distinctly to repeat, faaf I am
not before the People Of the United States
as a candidate for the Presidency. Il is
my great desire to return ut the close OF
this ,rar to those professional duties, and to
The enjoyment Of those domestic pursuits
from which was called nj its commence.
ment, and Tor which my tastes aud educa.
ton best fiji RE.
| deem it but due 10 candor to state. nj
the same time, that, if ! were called To the
Presidential Chair by the general roicc IF
The People, withous regard to their polifi.
cal differences, should deem it To he my
duty TO accept the office. But while free
~ ayow my attachment To the administra-
tive policy Of our carly Presidents, desire
10 be understood that cannot submit, even
in thus accepting il. 10 the exaciion of any
other pledge MS 10 the course should pur-
sue than that Of discharging its functions
10 the bes, Of my ability, aud strictly in ac-
cordance with tho requirements Of the con.
Sfifution.
| have thus given you the circumstances
under which only cen he induced to nc
ccpt the high and responsible office Of Pres
idens Of the United States. need hardly
add that cannot in any case, permit NV.
self to he brought bef re the People exclu.
sively by any Of the political parties tina,
now So unfortunately divide our country,
us their candidate for that Office.
Il nffards me great pleasure, in conclu-
sion. fully To concur with you in your high
and Just estimate Of the virtues, both Of head
and heart Of tho distinguished citizens Mess
CLAY, WEBSTER, ADAMS, McDurrIE. and
CALuoUN) mentioned in YOUR letter.
hare nerer get exercised The privilege Of
rosing; bat had been called upon at The
last Presidenfial election 10 do 50, I should
most certainly hare cast my rote for Mr..
Clay.
am, sir, verv respectfully,
Your obcdicnt servant.
z. TAYLOR.
Major General, U. S. Army.
F. s. BRONSON, NJ. d., Charleston, s. C.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Rock JsLAxD ENTERPRIsE.-Our neigh.
bors across the water appear TO be more
snterprising than the people upon this side
Of tho river. On Monday Of last week
subscription books were opened for com.
pany styled the 'sEock Island City Hy.
draulic Manufacturing Conpany"-capi-
tal one hundred thousand dollars, the
whole amount Of which was taken in less
ahan one hour, and mainly by the citizens
q Rock Island. The Company will be or
ganized Immediately and proceed with tho
contemplated improvements.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

A VERDIcT.-A suit which ha. been
pending in the Court of Common Pleas q,
ST. Louis, brought by the owners Of the
stenmer Mermaid against the owners Of the
81. Croix, fora collision by which the former
boat was lost. was tried within the fort.
night, and resulted in the Jnry's finding a
verdict for the plaintiff, and assessing the
damages at twelve hundred dollars.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

6-Riley, leader Of the band Of deserters
from the American army in Mexico, said
to be IN irishman, is denied 10 be such by
natives ot that country. They declare
him to be an Englishman, the English as-
sert that he is no country man Of theirs.
Truly is he without ccuntry--he has
sold it for mess Of pottage.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

INFAMOUS OUTRAcE-Somc unknown,
base scoundrcls. on tho night Of the 18th
instant, says the Iowa Advocate, set FIRE 10
the whole present crops Of wheat and oats.
which had been just collected from The fields
Of VIM. q. Clark, Hiram Mott, Jonathan
Allen and Mr.. Hnrtley-tour farms at con-
siderable distance from eaoh oiher-the
exact amount Of grain destroyed We have
not learned. Mr.. Clark has lost the crop
from one hundred acres Of wheat; M.
Mmi about six hnndi ed bushels Of wheat !;
Hartley has a GO ! farm, and Allen, We
arc informed, is poor man, who has been
much afflicted with sickness in bis family;
be lost his all.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

9Thosc Of our Iowa ladies who read the Far
mer's Advocate are sure to have plenty Of those
delicacice, which add SO much to the name OF
good living.'-Burlingfoa Gazette.
We adjurc the editor then, in the name
Of humanity, TO cease the publication i'm
mediately Of this incendiary sheet, which
is sowing dyspepsia, goui, and all diseases
similarly induced, broadcast over our land
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28
JAMES K. POLK.

Tho administration Of James K. Polk ID
the darkest page in the annals Of our coun-
try. The future historian in turning the
leaves Of CUR country's record, will find no
bright spot to relieve the sombrcness Of the
Presidential term Of him who now holds
that high and responsible Office. We would
that VIC could regard with kinder feelings
the individual now occupying tho highest
Office in the giit Of the American people,
but We love our country too well 10 think
aught ofhim who has proven so recreant 10
her interests. There arc those who differ
with 10, who--wc cannot think but from
party motivcs--advocatc the course that
President Polk has pursued throughout his
whole administration. When the love OF
party becomes superior in our bosom TO
love Of country, when reason is SO far de-
throned that we cannot perceive the nice
distinction between what is manifeslly
right and that which is decidedly wrong,
then VIC will have reached the melancholy
condition Of that nged man who wept be-
cause he understood not the illusions Of bis
former years.
What has James Il. Polk donc 10 nd
vance the interests Of our country? He
begao his administration by decreasing the
main source of revenue to the country. He
has revived among US system Of retain
ing and dsbursing the revenue which is
frausht with continued evil aud expense.
lie has refused 70 build us harbors, remove
Instructions from our rivers, or improve our
Rapids. He has inflicted upon us a war,
unjust and unwise in its orienation, IN
natural and unrigbieous in IFS prosecution.
He has made widows and orphans; he hns
dcsoIaied homcsteads. He has entaied
upon the country a heavy Ccbt anu peH-
sioners to live from the country's bounty
long after VIC hope that debt shall have
been Iiquidatcd. All this and more has he
dune against our country, md yet there are
men 20 blind MS to uphold him, as 10 say
that james X. Polk has done no wrong
His political fate has been sealed his own
nets are palmer than band writing upon
the wall. Soon he will retire 10 obscuriiy
to be remembered, like Nero, only for the
evil he has brough, upon his country.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

RARE Luck!--A citizen hunting quails
near town n week or two since, suddcnl,
came upon deer. Ills gun heing loaded
with No. shot ho fired without cxpecia-
ton Of doing any execution, but was so ior-
tunate as to kill il. ]. proved TO DO fine,
young buck.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

An eminent physician has discovered that the
nightmare, in nine times out OF ten, is produced
BY owing bill for newspaper.-Er paper.
Shouldn't wonder if the latter were the
cause Of much Of the '.chills and fcycr'
throughout the West.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Multiply the length, breadth, and heighth
into each other, and, il the hay il some
what settlsd, ten solid yards will make =
ton. Clover will take from ! / 10 IL yards
for toa.-Albany Cxltirasor.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

A Row.-Someihing Of frscns occur
red upon the wharf one evening Inst week,
during the detention Of the Uncle Toby.
We could not ascertain the particulars, but
learn the principal participants, who were
strangers, were committed 10 Jail.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

GIVE arc indebted 10 the clerk Of the
"Bslle Of the West" for a package Of late
New Orleans papers. They contain no
Mexican news further than what we have
already published.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

GA hard working mechanic Of Boston,
named John E. Tucker, has invented a
BOOT Crimping Machine" which with
nineteen pairs &C ''yaws" firmly fixed with.
10 wheel, makes at every revolution olev.
en- pairs Of "uppers," crimpcd 10 the most
perfect manner.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

NEW ExcuANcEs.--wc place upon our
exchange list this week the Daily Nation
q Wing and the Daily Chicago Journal.
end invite the attention Of our renders to
ths short prospectus Of each to be found in
our advertising columns. Those wishing
% subscribe 10 either paper can see sam.
plss Of ihsm BY calling at this Office.
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Lhe Gazette.
DAVENPORT:
fuuISDiY MORNING, OCTOBER q, lsl7.
PEOPLES CANDIDATE.
For President Of the United States,
ZACHARY TAYLOR.
FROM MEXICO.

We have received nothing later from the
seat Of war than what was contained n
our last publication. Verbally, VIC learn
that the taking Of the city Of Mexico BY
Gen. Scott, has been officially confirmed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Il isonly three Or four ysam since the fsrst bar
Of railroad iron wss made 10 the United States;
10 estimated that 1000 tons will b. produced
during the present wss.-Ds6ssss ExYress.
That il rsytlsv ~ indefinite time!--
Pray how long DO you 'sestimatcr tho sprss.
ens war" will coeliaue!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

PORK STAKEs.-A loco 10 Lancaster a.
fercd TO bet five dollars in property on tho
result Of the election in our precinct. provi.
ded q stake holder could be found who
would bold the stakes in his hands. The
ioco found that the precinct was roine
against his party, and when urged to put
up his stakes, said he was ready 10 conply
literally with the terms OF The bet b had
offered; and turned out Cor his stakes sov
and Eve pigs. But no stake holder could
b found TO sshold them 10 bic hands," the
bet fell through, and tho hoo sawed his ~
Wiscons;s HeraM.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

We believe with Gen. Cass, that the moral
effect ofthis war upon Great Britain and the 9TH
er nations Of Europe, will slave of hosiilities
which might cost ten times the money; and the
longer they arc STAYED of, the less danger there
will be Of their occurrence, for the United States
will keep getting stronger and stronger, as the
nations Of Europe are tumbling to pieces.-.ainc
York Herald
Pretty logic, truly! That we ure 10 en-
ter upon cruel, expensive, bloody wnr OF
wears duration in order 10 stave of the prob
ability Of collision with some Enropcan
power! lf Great Britain can renp an,
moral effects from the war now waccd
against the republic of Mexico, shc is Ger.
tainly welcome TO them, and will display a
deeper sagacity than did the officials Of
our Government. 10 not prof.ing by her
war upon The Sinks.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

@The Bloomington Herald is down
upon quacks md quack medicine pufIs.-
Il 10 scandalous the way the newspaper
press nowadays encourage empires b.
inserting for nothing their villainous trash.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

RAILRoADs.-The ground was broken
on the Both ult., for the Cleveland, Co
lumbus md Cincinnati railroad.
The Madison and indianapolis railroad
is completed. On the LIST inst, the firs.
train Of cars pissed through.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

0rThe public paupxrs 10 New York
city have risen 70 the sum Of nearly 5000.
Tho expenditures on them Tor the month
Of September was near $4,000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

orA virginian officer writes home from
California, that the country 10 poor and
nesless, and that no peace should he made
vi1h Mexico, unless she will agree 10 take
6aek 81 The territory We have conquered
efhess, including Texas!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

rHon. 7. s. WILSON, Of Dubuque has
resigned bis Office as ono Of the Supreme
Judges Of The State, and hos returned to the
practice Of lay.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

@The prize Of $50, offered by the
propristors ofan Eastern weekly for the
best American tale, has been awarded 10
"Solisaire," J. s. Robb, Esq, Of ST. Louis.
The taIc is entitled "Raam, or Daylieh,.~
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

Carr. BRAGo.-Thc Monterey cores
pendent Of the New Orleans National,
gives the following account Of an aiiemp.
upon the life Of the gallant Capt. Bragg:
Some ficnd in human shape last night
made terrible illusi ration Of sslittlc more
grape, Capt. Bragg" for lse placed under
the bed Of the gallant soldier an eight-inch
bomb shell, with a train leading OF By
which il was ignited. Tho explosion was
terrific, but fortunately the captain receiy-
ed no injury. Two Of tho missiles went
through his bed without touching him.
HE escape 10 looked on NJ miraculous, the
contents Of the shell having been scattered
around for a hundred ynrds. No cause is
assigned for this attempt on Capt. Bragg's
life. except that some Of his men think he
is too severe in his discipline. This 10 the
second attempt upon his life.
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For what warlike exploit vas Mr.. k,ar.
cy appointed Secretary Of Warf-AIbasv
jour.
Same think il was (or his unprecedented
charge apss nc State ~ New York.
fkesisrj11e Journal.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-10-28

AcEs OF srArrsMrS.--Of our distinguished men
John Quincy Adams, horn in l767, is the Nes.
tor. He is 90 years Of ngc. Henry Clay comes
next, being 20 years old on the 10th 81 April
Martin Van Burcn, r. NJ. Johnson, J. C. Cal.
houn, Lewis Cass and Daniel Webster, singular.
~ enough, were nil born in l782, and Of course
are Is year. Of age. Tyler is 0 years younger
born IN 1880. Polk is abou' the same age.
Dallas two years younger vet, horn in 1884,
General Taylor 10 nearly GO. The rest or our
prominent public men are generally Younger by
years. five cross the Atlantic, we find states.
man in Wellington, unimpaircd in intellect. a.
the age Of 70. The age Of Peel Corresponds with
that Of Gen. Taylor, as TINT Of Lord John Rus.
sell docs with that Of Dallas. l3roucham is the
youngest Of tho first grade Of public characters,
being barely born in The las. century.