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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-11-04

Total tax
s33W,7i

One.6fth Of the above tax 10 paid by owners Of
town property upon assessment Of the same.
There are 3,652 white persons in said county,
6oa Of that number pay poll tax Of fifty cents
each. Tho above tax docs not include road work
in the different Supervisors districts, which 10 fif-
teen cents on the valuation Of property, and two
days's additional work from every male inhabit.
ant between the ages Of 10 and 90.
Respectfully, &c, j. THORINGTON.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-11-04
HORSE THIEVES ABOUT.

Last week the sluble of Mr.. e. c. vii.
Hams Of this county was broken open early
IN the evening aud fine bay mare, TO
gether with sndd!e md bride, distracted.
Willard Barrows, ESQ.,, started next morn.
ing 10 pursuit Of tho thief and after riding
some seventy five miles overlook him and
secovered the horse, but the villain succeed.
Cd in sluding him. Il was hard race and
0r. 6aSrows deserves credit for his exer.
sions, but il i greas pity that the scamp
Dasagsd to escape.
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WuAr WI sAw.-vieited Rock lsl, nd
eoe day last week.-Mrs. place-.aw big
flame house ssmove iis bMas"-iwo horse.
M az with - many buggics-and a mn
No killed six deer in one dny-bough, a
hanach and came auay.
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@Thers 10 lawyer 10 Dover, DEL,
Who rejoices 10 The eoguoncn Of Sane
Gosha Laws.
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GIVE are indebted 70 cur friends Of The
Dlsaaiagsss Herald for . supply of paper
= ~ vpekb issue.
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TAcrsAyA, Sept. n, i847.
small party OF ~ hnvc jus, returned from q
RIDE over TO La Picdad, the headq uarters Of Gen.
Pillow Gen. Scott was there, 40 nlso we've some
OF his principal officers, holding council a. 10
the best mode and point Of attack. The result
Of their deliberations 10 not known, but il is
though. thnt the infantry will have some resn;,s
alter their hard Iabors, and that all the heavier
cannon recently captured from tho Mcxicnns will
be employed IN sending their own balls back at
them. With their own euns, and those brought
up ny Gen. Scott, At least fifty pieces Of heavy
calibrc can be opened At any one poin,.-cnouph
to demol'sh any work the Mcxicnns have con.
strncied. in time incredibly short. and give them
. lesson they will not soon forget
Lieut.. burbank, who was mortally wounded
4 ~ Moiino. died yesterday, and Capt r Kirby
smith, tins afternoon, Of wounds received at the
same time. Lieut.. Col. Dickinson, shot badly
IN the ankle a. Chnrubuseo, IL also dead. An
wcre gallant officers, and thsir loss is mach re-
GREETED.
hsye already mentioned the execution Of
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-11-04

nineteen OF the descrters captured on tho 10Th
August, at Churubusco. Gen. Scott has Just
signed the death warrant Of thirty others, taken
ai the same time, and they will suffer the Same
fate in tho course Of day or two.
From various movements, there is certainly
strong reasons to believe that Gen. Scott will
open heavy fire upon Chapultcpcc tomorrow
morning, from not only his own siege guns but
from those captured from the enemy.
Yours, &c. O. w.x
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-04-15
:, GEN SCOTT 4 TlIE YANKEES

3 ta'as aiae ylifo} JUS, received aaJ farss'cHg
" ifi+ Pryor &PAIrII.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-04-15
GALE EkOgsE.
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CINCINNATI OHIO

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taercce2toa OF taa travelling pu7ic, having un
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fl a.r- - iaeatIou j. cent II. c5aHadloHs and
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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31
DIVERSITY OF FEATURES.

1t is very evident proof of the adorable wisdom of God
that, although the bodies of CONFIRMED each
other their essential parts yet there great difference
in their external appearance that they may be easily and in
aiby distinguished Among many millions of men there
perfectly alike. Each has something peculiar
which distinguishes him from all Others either face, voice.
of speaking The variety in face the
onshng, because the parts which compose the human face
few number, and disposed in every person accord
ing the PLAN If all things had been produced by
blind chance the face of must nearly resemble each
other eggs laid by the Bird balls in the same
mould drops of water from the same bucket But this
not the case; must admire the infinite wisdom Of the
Creator which, dversyng the features of the face in
admirable MANNER has evidently the happiness OF
view. For, if they resembed each other perfectly, that
hsy could be distinguished each from EACH il would oc
caslon nny of Inconvenience Mistakes and receptions
in society No could be of his life nor of the
peaceabe possession of his property Thieves and
would risk of being discovered if they could not be
known again by the features Of their face the sound their
voice. Adultery theft and other crimes would go unpun-
shed because the guilty could scarcely be discened
We should be every exposed the malice of wicked
and envious and could guard against an mimi
ty OF mistakes, Frauds and msdemeanors And what u-
certainty would there be in judiciary proceedings in Sales
transfers. bargains and commerce. What confusion in COM
What frauds and bribery in respect to witnesses
Finally the uniformity and perfect smude of faces would
deprive human society of great part of its charms and
sderaby diminish the pleasure which find in conversing
with each other.
The variety Of features constitute part Of the plan of D
government and is striking proof of the tender of
God towards for is manifest that only the general
of the body but also the disposition of its particular
parts have been executed with greatest wisdom Every
where behold variety connected with uniformity whence
result the ORDER proportion and beauty of the human BODY
Let all who consider this subject admire The wise
Of the great Creator.-Sturm's Reflections.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

The Swimming SCHOOLS Of Paris have opened for the
son. and the ladies among the constant attendants.
Paris letter thus describes them
Nothing, it would SEEM equal the nrepidty of the
fair sex, whenever opportunity afforded of engaging
pleasure particularly if parakes of the character Of
masculine exercise While the men were yet hesitang
about entering the water Of the river the ladies have gone
resoute These swimming schools becoming more nu-
meous and each witnesses the establishment
Indeed the Seine is becoming crowded with the
that there scarcely for the boats circulate and there
remains hardly the necessary for those who
take fancy precptae themselves from the top of bridge
for the purpose of terminating their existence Luckily how
there is principle of natural right which declares the
water flow alike for all the world and not alone for bath
ers-of either
There many swimming schools for ladies SOLELY and
this the class which have increased the most These are
crowded from morning to night by the dramatic ione and
by the of the Quarter Breda and of Bou Rouge
All these young ladies' passionaey fond of swimming,
and they pass the cold bath every of they
gain from their serious pursuits In the afternoon
cular the equpages the opuent actresses crowd
ed around the doors of these establishments.
g In this asylum interdcted to the proane and where no
man allowed to penetrateunless the walters Of the bath,
the professors of swimming and the servanhe fair bathers
unfold all the elegance of their dress and persons imprison
their beautiful hair cap and enveoped in robes of richly
embroidered cambr they promenade ard smoke their Spanish
egaretes-deng each other who takes the beau
fu steps, who shall remain the longest under the water,
into which they plunge themselves, floating like many
sirens On leaving the bath glass of Madeira Jamaica
einvgorates hem and they again their sports
t 1.-THE hour of departure arrives"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

A QUAKER MARRIAGE-The Leeds Mercury gives an
account of the soemnzaon OF the marriage of john BRIsHT
member Of Parliament with Miss LENrHAM at the Friends
meeting house in Wakefield in presence of large number Of
the inhabitants Of the town and neighborhoo including
large delegation from the fair SEX and many of Mr. Bghs
political friends The following the description of the
rage ceremony
"Within few minutes Of hapast 10 o'clock the wedding
party arrived and Immediately took the appooned
them The whole company sat for about three quarters Of
hour perfect silence, when Mr. Bright arose. and taking the
right hand of Miss Leatham pronounced in low but distinct
voice the following words Friends take my friend Margaret
Elizabeth Leatham, to be my wife, and promise by Divine
ssance TO be unto her loving and faithful husband until it
shall please God to part by death" While still holding
hands, Miss Leatham pronounced the words substituting
John Bright for her name, in low but remuous voice.
After which another pause Of minutes occurred when
Of thecongegaon offered up short prayer, the whole
assembly standing. After minutes had again elapsed,
Mr. George Bennington read the certificate, declaration,
which signed by the bride and bridegroom and their
laons and friends, and afterwards by large number Of the
congregation"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

CHINESE NoTIoNs or ENGLISH CARRIAsEs.-The two
elegant carriages made by Hatche objects Of great ad
mlraon But puzzing question for the Chinese
decide which part intended for the Empeos seat The
neat and commodous seats with their cushions inside with
the windows and the blinds, and every part Within were ee
gany fitted for the reception of but the monarch But
then question who occupy the elevated poon
with ITS splendid hammercoth edged with gold and decora
ed with ieoons of roses To determine the disputed point
the old eunuch who had particular affection Of the garages
applied me- and when told the Emperor pace Within
and that the elevated scat for the that drove the
horses with the usual ejaculation of surprise, ha ga he
asked me supposed the Ia hange would suffer any man
to sit above him, and to turn his back upon him Tha"
he sad Twill do and asked the splendid coah-box
could not be substituted for the within he carriage or
placed behind it Sir John Bayro,c'S AufoJiogrdphE
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

correspondent of the London Times makes curious
communications the luxury and expensive habits which at
present prevail in Paris. He says;
his is truly the age Of luxury in Paris. In furniture,
hoIses Carriages people incredibly expensive In play
ana private extravaganza fortunes daily swept away No
young OF Old man pretend celebrity without very little
nat cigar eternay in his mouth, apartment crowded to
embarrassment with awkward, inconvenient, ugly ancient,
or imitation furniture procured marvellous low prices
Engsh horses sixteen hands high, carriages touching the
ground groom OF the smallest possible dimensions repu-
aton LOT gaiany which consists in being admitted the
smoking champagnedrnkng and gaming soireeS of the
shortest and planest and least dstgues women in Europe
The records OF the tribunals have recently disclosed of
the secrets OF the private soees of the Lones and at an
auction sale which took place last week. 500 sterling was
the price OF the chimney and other china ornaments of ay
little enreso The sale of the effects of Young person
twenty years of age, who died short time since and
which occupied four days Her sister, the wife of poor
weaver demanded the property sole heiress There were
many bouI in gold and ornamented with precious stones
would set up eweer handsomely in the trade and more
than halt hundred weight Of plate and silver gilt The
impossible from the accumulation of furniture in
buh, marqueere, and nlad rosewood The carpeng was
inch thick The chunceiere in which the owner placed
her feet when in her carriage, to protect them from the cold
lined with real ermne. In her wardrobe forty gowns
found Laces laced and embroidered dresses Silks
tins, yelve urs, all Of the costest kind, and all in exquisite
taste.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

CArITAL JoKE.-The LoRp CHAScELLoR Of Ireland,
having made an appointment TO visit the Dublin Insane Asy
um repaired thhe in the absence Of the chief manager and
admitted by of the keepers, who warinp to re-
ceiye patient answering the appearance Of Sir Edward He
appeared to be very akave but the attendants humored him
and answered all his questions He asked If the Surgeon
General had arrived and the keeper answered him that he
had not yet come, but that he would be there immediately
"Well, said he, "I will inspect OF the rooms until
he arrives"
'Oh, no." said the keeper 1--WE could permit that at
Then viii walk for while nthe garden said his lord
ship, = while am waiting for him"
eve cannot let you go there either sir said the keeper
"What y! said he, "don't you know that am the Lord
Chancellor :"
"sir" said the keeper have four more Lord Chance-
Tors here already"
He got in great fury and they beginning to think
the strait waiscoa for him, when fortunately the Surgeon
General arrived.
''Has the Chancellor arrived yet =" asked he
The burst laughing him. and said Eyes sir we
have him safe but he is tar the outrageous patient
have"
Mr.. oCosSELL told this anecdote in Dublin, at public
meeting.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31
Range of the Bearer in the United States

In Slimans Journal for May is communication from S.
b. Buckley in which he the range of the beaver n
DE Rays Zoology of the State of New York is enormously
stated that the most southern limit of the beaver within the
United States the northern part of the State of New York
There beaver living among the mountains of North Ca
roina in the year s42 where Mr. b. trees newly cut
down by Them and he informed by his guide that he had
seen the beaver. This in Haywood county, few miles
from Waynesvle, on the Big Pigeon rivera wild rough
REGION Astounding grand scenery and rarely visited by man.
being little known to the hunters"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

CHURCH BuRNT.-On Sunday afternoon at half past
o'clock during thunder which broke over the
city of Philadelphia, the German Luthern Church. (S Paus
Of Brown and St. John Streets struck by lightning
and quickly set on fire. The fluid passed down the steepe
to its base communicating flames TO the organ Immediately
beneath, and the whole southern portion in blaze in
few minutes
The entire wood work Of the building was destroyed with
two organs, bells, and clock The congregation had been
dismissed but fifteen minutes previous the catastrophe and
the sexton had left the building only moment before Had
this not been the case, melancholy loss of life might have
ensued
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

The Courier DIES Etats Uns has commenced in s week
y literary ISSUE the publication of LAMARTISEs History
OF the Girondns" book which has acquired great popula-
ty in Europe, and which, although comprising eight volumes
two and the low price of So An acquaintance with the
French language has become indispensable part Of good
educoton and we know Of agreeable more pro-
fabe mode Of acquiring than by reading the works Of the
Dodcrn French writers Of genius. LamartInes book will
therefore he peculiarly useful to the STUDENT and valuable
addition to every library 1t may be procured though the
mail Ivy sending the price Of subscription to the Editor Of the
Courier des Etats Unis, New York -Richmo1d Times
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SIeSrrcArIoS OF MEXICAN NAMEs.-Poy7ns Grane
Vines; Bnena Vista, Pleasant View; La Epoontodo Tb.
Enchanted Paonios Pigeons Linoyes F;eLls of F,ax
ptctoria Victory Penasco Ridge Of Rocks, Riuoonodo
The Corner Passo del Norte Pass Of the North pre,J
dsiNort Northern Fortress casas Grade Large Houses
Small Rose Rosa Morad Scarlet Rose 5os coE,o.'
Warm Waters Dolores, Sorrows Los Pafos, the Geese
Nombre, Name; BraSos, Arms Lobos Marines. undsr
stood Sea Wolves; RIO de Conchas, Shell River Rio A.
Walnut River Rio Baisas Raft RyerN 0y $50, ,as
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

COM u.s. FREIeHT.-A farmer shipped one thousand
bushels Of from Michigan New York. short time
SINCE SALE Yesterday he drawn upon for $50 10 make
up the balance Of the freight the article having fallen so mpcb
lose the Of it, and five cents bushe less than
the freight. He offered fifty cents bushel for Il !, his
door.-Detroa Advertiser.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

MAnniAors IN LowELL.-The Lowell Courier publishes
the following statistics Of the marriages. in that CITY n @
year ending April go ls47 Whole number Of auo
oso The ages Of about fourhs Of the men and wob,d
OF the women between 81 and 30 under o. r,.a
~, females l76 'naes
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-07-31

DouHLE DrsapPKARAScr--A merchant in high stand
ing in New Orleans disappeared mysterousy about three
weeks since Some $50 900, belonging 70 several Of his
brother merchants, disappeared about the same time
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Trip 10 Greenport-FarmerS' Club-Agricultural
Coikge-SoI and Crops Of Long bLnnd-Sag HarJor-
Greenport-WiM Forests, DC.
You missed your New York letter yesterday, Messrs Edi
tors because your correspondent not here to write it. lie
suddenly took it into his head, yesterday morning, to be
whisked away hundred miles into the country He has,
however been whsked back again to-day, and though
what atgued with the refreshing aunt he will not delay pay
ing his accustomed respects to you
The Farmers Club Of the American Institute with their
friends, invited by the Long Island Railroad Company
accept the train of for excursion through
the Island TO Greenpor and back Accordingly yesterday
morning, nine o'clock about sixty in number took their
seats in couple of very comfortable cars at South Brooklyn,
and the iron horse having been waered and fed and placed
harness. the sound of the sh whistle Of his driver pcked
up his and plunged away, putting and smoking through
the dark tunnel and began show the country the
rate Of twenty miles an hour.
One object Of the members Of the Institute in making this
excursion to examine the soil Of Long Island and inquire
into its capabilities for high state Of agriculture It has
been the design Of the Institute for years past estab
fish agricultural college and farm school in the vicinity Of
New York, for the purpose Of giving greater stimulus to
agricultural pursuits by showing the advantages oe derived
from scientific cultivation Of the soil The great popularity Of
the annual Fairs Of the American Institute aodng
fund which will probably enable long accomplish this
desirable object The Institute has reserved fund for
this purpose Of about seven thousand dollars.
There is pursuit of human industry important than
agriculture and while there capable Of receiving
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-24
PROSPECTUS
Democratic Pioneer.

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The best offer yet made!

Life size Portrait of Gen. Zachary T@-
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Tweniy eigM inches ,oide by thirty inches
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The only correct likeness Of General 7dy'
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This Portrait is pronounced by the
press work Of art that has never been
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ness, the following testimony is offered
'NEw York, May, lsd7.
I'VE, the undersigned, officers of the u:
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with Cen. Taylor. consider the above Po'-
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fantry.
r. A. Luther, Capt. I'd Regt. of Arth
lery.
f. Hamilton, Maj, 10th Infantry.
j. III. Fohs, Surgeon u. $. Navy.
W. Sydney Smith, lst 1t. LIST ARTILLERY.
ID. q. Rogers, lst LIT. Cd Dragoous.
A Loud, Capt I'd Dragons.
A Myers, I'd Lieut.. 9th Infantry
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