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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
MINISTER'S.

A citizen cnquircd Of Minister Of the
Gospel the other day, why his own pigs
which ran nj large were fa,ter than those
Of the Minister, which were enclosed and
regularly fed? ] don't know, replied the
Divine, unless il is that yours lean upon
The public and mine lean upon Preacher
Tor subsistence!
The above anccdntc receives its wit from
its truth, and is therefore an admirable
text for Us to make few remarks in he.
half Of this "poorly-puid'' class Of Western
community. From the nnturc Of their
calling, tho pecuninry suffering they en-
durc is rarely made knosn. Il is confined
to their own households until actual want
forces them to appeal to their brethren
We have heard members Of churches re.
mark, that they would ns soon owe ,hci,
preacher as any ono else. Perhaps they
would rather, as there would be less likeli-
hood Of getting dunned! II may be differ
ent ia other places, but j, is rare il ever a
Minister in this locality has served out his
appointed time without being oppressed fol
family provisions. We have known seve.
ral instances Of their being reduced 10 tho
last morsel o. 'lour before they would make
their wants known to their brethren. Il is
true that wo have seven Protestant church.
cs and support several Preachers in our
town, but nevertheless We should not
starve them. II wo expect our Ministers
to labor faithfully in their department we
must encourage them BY not allowing their
families to want. The debt due the Min
lister, instead Of the last, should be the FIRST
cancellcd-bcsides taking burden from
his mind, il clevatcs ID his esteem the
members Of his church, strengthens conf.
dcncc and encourages him TO increased cx.
crtion.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
FOREIGN NEWS.


The steamship Britannia arriv ed Al Bos-
ton on the 7,h inst, bringing IS days later
news from Europe.
LIvrar. OF, Nov. 10.
Corn Markct.--Bcsl Western Cnnni
Flour 25s. To 3Os. per bbl.; Richmond and
Alexandria, 2Ss. to 2Ss. 3D.; N. Orleans
aud Ohio, 26s. to 27s.: United Ststesaed
Canadian, Soured, 2ls. 10 23s. lndinn
Corn per quarter, 33e. . 34s. Indian Meal
per bbl., l5e. Cd. to los. Cd.
Wheat United States and Canadian,
white and mixed, per 10 lbs, u. ID. 10 9s.
Red 6s. to Sc.
Oats.-Per As lbs., g. Oh. TO 3. Peas
Per 80 lbs. 3la. 10 IL. B0rley-Per
60 lbs. s.. 10 De. Ryc--Per AZ lbs, 81. 10
A..
Indian meal Cor Irish supplies is also very
brisk in London, but is by no mems % &C.
tive Is in Liverpool, and throughout the
provinces. On Wednesday the attendance
of the buyers ut Mark Lane was very
small, and the transactions were exceeding
ly neutrality-suspicious. had not however,
reccdcd.
Provision rises. Beef, prime mess, pcr
,icrcc Of 300 Ibs., new, S4s.; per Dbl. Of
200 lbs, 4Os. to ASS.
General Intelligence.
The aspect OF trade and monetary affairs
10 perccptibly improved, but somewhat
damped by additional failures, especially Of
rruenan and Cood, of London, brokers'.
whose liabilities exceed $4,000 pounds
sterling.
The great panic has been arrested, and
every thing looks brighter. Funds arc
stcsdicr. The rites Of the Bunk of Eng.
land IRE still high, 9 per cent. being exact
ed from borrowers. All branches refuse
to advance under D per cent.
llostilities have commenced in Switzcr.
land. The Count Presson, French Ambas-
sador to the Sicilics, committed suicide
John McndcIssoln, tho eminent composer
of Music, is dead.
The state Of ireland is truly frightful.
Landlords nre daily falling before tho ven.
gcancc of tho people.
The steamer Union will mot sail till tho
gath instant, in consequence Of tho injuries
sustained during her out trip.
The packet chip Stephen Whitney was
wrecked on tho 10th ul.., near Cape Clear,
by installing the light. She went broad
side on the shore and was dashed to pieces.
Out Of ITO human beings, passengers and
crew, 81 persisted. Those who wore saw.
ed lost oil their property and were left
nearly naked.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

INTERESTING lxcIDENr--A few days
since our readers were informed ii the loss
Of tho steamer Memphis, nenr Motifs Is
land. The Point Coupce Echo says that
a lady, the widow Of an officer who had
been killed in Mexico, was on board the
boat. The horse upon which her husband
was slain was also ON bonrd. The animal
WINS tied on the stern Of the boat. She Of.
fcred 800 for his preservation. The prop
osition was Immediately accepted by one
Of the hardy sons Of Neptune, who braved
every danecr-swam to the stern Of the
boat, Owed down, cut the animal loose and
safely landed him, when he received the
hundred shincrs.--N. O. Nat.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

GREAT HuMDuc!-Wc perceive in the
Newark Daily Advertiser an advertisement q,
Of an exhibition, commencing thus:-
"Great Mormon Temple at Nauyoo-it,
Secret Chambers, Fearful Conspiracics
Mysterious Costumes, &C., illustrated b.
over 1000 square feet Of Illuminated PUNT
ings by m eminent artist from Europe, Ia
ken on the spot at the risk Of assassina
tom"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

TmE WASTE OF WAr.-The New Or.
Icnns Bulletin states TINT the Rifle Rcgi.
mcnt, which landed in Mexico 700 strong
is now reduced to only $50 men fit for du.
~. The VcI.igeur Regiment, under Col
Andrews, landed $50, Of whom only ESQ
can now bc mustered. TIE South Carroll.
IN Regiment, which numbered upwards of
800. is almost destroyed, and cnn muster
but $50. Death, wounds, aud disease, &C.
count for the remainder. Other regiments
suffered severely.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
THE, NEW YEAR.

As the first day Of tho New Year is Sc
well calculated for new md better resolves,
VIC would remind thase who are not sub.
scrbcrs 10 tho Gazette, TINT il is also tho
most fitting time I, begin n subscription Ia
. newspaper. Already three have rcsoly.
ed TO commence the new year in that man
ner, aud wo trust there arc many more
who being thus reminded will initiate their
example.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

Gen. Pillow, in report which, after be.
ing sent back 10 him, in order 10 be soften
ct dorn, thus speaks Of Capt. Kcsrney:
s.Secing no field Cor the nc,icn Of this fine
squadron until the tetc du pons was carried,
held him in reserve. then let him loose. y
We do not presume that "Capt. Kcar-
nc." is the name of Gen. Pillows dog; but
from the above expressions, one might be
pardoned in surprising il So.
Si. Louis Era.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

IRELAND.-.Our citizens were entertained
and instructed on last Tuesday evening by
lecture interspersed with songs, by Mr..
Mooney, we'll known as author Of work
upon Ireland. A severe cold prohibited us
from remaining the evening, but We under
stand the audience were generally well
pleased.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

HEAVY FoRcERIs.-Forgeries 10 the
amount Of from $50, 600 to 500, 900, were
detected ia Boston on the 9th inst. The
forger is broker named George Miller,
who has speculatcd largely in stocks and
real estate. He has fed, leaving behind
him with bis ruined reputation, very in
teresling family.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

TRIBUTE To Mn. CIAv FROM rur
UNIoN.-The Washington Union is alarm
cd at tho prospect Of the Wing party being
drawn closer together by the speech Of Mr..
Clay, md co,'nsels the Democracy 10 ba
warned in time. In the heat of in orv,.
mcnt the following tribute is cxtortcd from
i, IN regard to Henry Clay.
Mr.. Clay has long led the Whiu party.--
lie has hecn run three times cr the Presi.
dency; and on two occasions no was tho
candidate of bis party, ns he was the cham.
pion Of their principles. lie is indeed an
extraordinary man. Rising from an hum
hIc beginning by the force of his talents.
the power ofhis cIoqncncc, and the energy
Of his character, he has won lis way 10 lie
highest offices in our Legislative councils, 10
the head Of great party, and 10 dislin-
guished fame in the eyes Of lie world. He
is stiIl an extraordinary man. Ago has not
dimmed his intellect, or cx,inguisl,ed his
ambition. Though 10 tho 7lss year az bic
age, (having been born on 18th Of April.
l777J he is still capable Of grsat and Won
derfnl cfi;,rts, How many men At bis time
Of life would hare bccn able to 90 through
the scene which he realised on ihs I5sh
Instant.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

Polk STALKs.--There arc said 10 be
more snsgs in the lower Ohio river than
have been known Cor many years. At the
junction Of the Miami with that river, there
are eight or ten Of these life and properi,
destroyers. Thence to the mouth they &C
cur At short intervals. They ore equally
abundant on the Mississippi river.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
TELEGRAPIlIC FEAT.


The whole Of the Presidents Message
was ,eIcgrnphcd from Philadelphia to Gin
cinna,i and Louisville. The press Of the
two cities combined for the purpose. |. re.
quired sixteen hours 10 transmit il, inclu-
ding one and half hours lost through in.
advertency Of one Of the intermediate Off
ccs. kappcarcd in the Cincinnati Gazette
just forty-two hours after il was given to
the nations Representatives. The idea Of
transmitting document containing $4,000
words in SO short a space Of time, dis
lance Of six or seven hundred miles, would,
q few years since, have been treated rs q
chimera.
The German press Of Cincinnati, per.
formed feat almost equal to tclegrnphing
the Message. They severally brought il
out simultaneously with the other daily
papers Of the city, translated into German !
"rrans-lation," says the Gazette, "herc
certainly trod very closely upon the heels
Of transmission"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

TnE SrEAKER.--In the preliminary
Wing meeting, the nomination for Speak
or, was Profiered to Mr.. vINToS, Of Ohio
but on account Of i'll health was declined by
him. Il was then rendered 10 Mr.. Win.
throp, Of Mass, who received forty nine
votes.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

rThe stage Of Mcssrs. Frink g. Walk.
or, while crossing the Mississippi from d.
buque to Galena last Wednesday, wen,
through the ice. The passengers and dri
YER escaped with the mails and baggage.
The coach and two Of tho horses were
lost.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

JOINED Observation-Disclosures IxGRAmAM
and +. w. Thomas, popular novclis.s, have
united-the former with the Protestan,
Episcopal Church and the latter with the
Methodist Church,-nnd hereafter will per-
haps devote their talents to more useful
purpose, than making fiction palateable.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

6TThe proprietors Of tho Cosington
Iron Works, Baltimore, have failed. Their
establishment is on extensive one and en-
ploycd one thousand hands, who arc thus
thrown out Of employment.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

DEATH OF CHANCELLOR KENr.-Jamcs
Kent, formerly Chancellor of New York
and a jurist Of eminent ability, died on the
18th inst, Ut his residence in New York
city, sgcd IS years.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

Harry RlDDANcE!-Onc John David
son, Of Illinois, ran off with a neighbor'.
wife. The husband hearing that the fugi
tive had stopped nj Na,chcz, and fearing
that Davidson had run short Of money, sen,
him $50 to bear his expenses 10 a greater
distance!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

School ExAMrNArIoN.-Mr. A. Prescott
informs 10 that be will have 90 examina-
ton Of bis scholars on Friday afternoon
next. 10 which he respectfully invites the
public.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
NEW YEARS ADDRESS.

Our subscribers will remember 10 place
. few "bits" in their vest pockets in rcadi-
ness for our Carrier when no visits .hem
on Saturday morning next.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-We will publish
. portion Of . very able and lengthy re.
siew Of this document next week, from the
pen Of the editor Of the National Intelli.
gencer.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

HThe river is permanently bridged ..
this place % that teams cross with safety.
The mildnsss Of tho weather, however,
threalens Z dissolution q The ice.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

POPULARITY OF THE PREsIDENr.-The
following unprecedented course WINS .akcn
by tho friends Of the Executive in Con-
gress. in regard to the reading Of his annu-
oil message document which is ever an
ticipated with tho greatest degree Of inter
est. "Whcn the reading Of the Message
was going on in the House Of Representa-
tives, Mr.. Petit, Locotoco, Of Indiana, made
motion TO dispense with its farther read
ing, but the motion was ncgaiivcd. In tho
Senate, where the political friends Of tho
President IRE in the minority, before one
quarter ii the document was read, motion
to suspend its further reading was carried,
and its beauties were lost 10 tho Senate
chamber"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

GEN. TAyLoR.-The hero Of Bucna Wis.,
to was received at New Orleans with oil
the honors due his merit and station.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

LMR. Clay has gone 10 Washington,
to argue an important case before the Su.
prcme Court Of the United States. Il was
sent up from tho District Court Of Penn.
sylvania.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

The Annual Report Of the Post Master
General contains many gratifying facts,
showing the entire success Of the Cheap
Postage system, and demnns,rating the fac,
that the department will bear still further
reduction Of Postage. The Report shows
that the receipts Of the pas, year hnve
been Sd, 04j, 500
Excess over last year A.e 400
or IL 1900 per cent. "'
Expenditures las, year 3,97a,570
Deficiency 1857
Postage received on letters 3,254,5l2
Excess over last year on letters $50, AID
No. OF Post routes l53,Sl6
Annual transportation miles 3S, S67 500
Increase Of routes last year 0,S7O
Additional cost 42,943
No of Post Masters changed $3.50
No Of Post Masters 1916
Delinquent Post Masters l54
Revenues for two years 10000
L0sscs in two years 22,04S
Postage letters passinrl :, ~. 400
through tho country 80 'oo
Free letters do do do 5000, 900
Newspapers in the mails 65,OOO,OOO
Pamphlets 2,O00,OOO
Dead letters 100000
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-12-30

SrEECR or HExay CLAY.-IIis. mighty
genius h"rns and bresshes 10 every word
Of it.-Nasioaal vVkig.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11
From the Union, Jan. 26.
Gen. TayrOr's Letter.

We deeply regret the publication, in the New
York Express of the following letter from Major
General Taylor to friend, the authenticity OF which
on its first appearance, disposed to doubt.
We cannot now, however, but consider it genuine;
and uncontradicted rumor points to Major General
Gaines as the friend to whom it was addressed and
by whose permission it was published In justice to
General Taylor, viii not suppose that this letter
intended for publication, because its effect
will be TO place Santa Anna in possession OF infor-
nation which cannot fail 10 prove most injurious to us
and advantageous to the enemy Santa Anna will
thus be encouraged by the high and authoritative source
from which il proceeds to direct portions OF the large
force collected at San Louis Potosi 10 other points
where 1t is clearly indicated by the letter that blow
may be expected, and in this manner it may seriously
endanger the success Of our arms. We make these
remarks the supposton that the letter truly pre-
sents the plan Of the campaign, of which, however,
we are entirely ignorant
1t is only in view of the public mischief resulting
we regret that this letter has been written or pub
shed. We have no fears but that the administration,
whose towards General Taylor is known to the
world triH be able TO shoV that there's Just founda-
lion for the complaints made against them IN thlS pub
kcGtt0n.
1t has already been transferred TO the columns OF so
many respectable journals that longer feel at
liberty to withhold it from the readers of the Union
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11

portion Of their camp equpage necessary for como-and
in instances among the volunteers, their personal bag
gage moved in such way, and with such limited means
that had succeeded should doubt have been
y IePrimanded, if nothing worse did SO to sustain the
administration.
OF The two regiments Of mounted from Tennessee and
Kentucky left their respective States to join
June latter has reached Camago the foImer had
got to Maam6as az the latest dates from there Admit
ting that they will be long in returning in getting there
nothing of the time to recruit their horses
discharged in time reach their homes, they
could serve in Mexico but very short tme The foregoing
remarks made with the view Of finding fault with any
one. point the difficulties with which have had
TO contend.
Monterey the capital of New Leon, situated the San
Juan Of the mountans-the city
(which contains population Of about twelve thosand be-
ing part surrounded by Ihem-at the head OF large and
beautiful valley The houses OF stone, IN the Moorish
style, with Hat roofs, which, with their strongly inclOsed
and gardens high walls all oOped for musket
~ make each fortress within ITSELF II is the most mpoT-
place Mexico the side of Sierra
Madre commanding the only road for ciages from
this side between il and the Gulf Of Mexico TO the table
lands Of the Siena by through which the city Of Mexico
can be reached.
much fear shall have exhausted your patience before
you get half through this long and undressing letter.
So you only commit il the flames, and think
every five Minutes that you must make great allowances
for blos ntene atiOns and bundeTs, well want Of
eonnexi in many parts of the same.
Be good present most kindly TO your excellent
lady, and accept my sincere wishes for pour continued health
prosperity and fame.
remain. truly and sincerely,
Your fIiend Z. TAYLOR
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-02-11
BY AUTHORITY.

An Act for bs suppression of Obscene Books, DC
SECTION l. enacted By the General Assembly of the
Sde o. Indiana, That every person who shall print publish
vend Distribute exhibit OF circulate in any wise
be printed published Sold distributed exhibited or circula-
ted any obscene book pamphlets print pctuIe shall upon
conviction thereof indictment, be fined any sum not
exceeding hve hundred, less than fifty dollars
Imprisoned in the county JAIL any length Of time at the dis
erection Of the jury trying The same.
SEC That all persons engaged in vending distributing
chcuang or exhibiting, any way preparing OBJ
scene book, pamphlet, PRINT pctue shall be deemed
vided in section one.
SEC B. That upon complaint made, by affidavit, before
any usce OF the peace, alleging that obscene book,
pamphlet PRINT picture, describing same in pro-
gess Of being printed, published, Wendell distributed
mas been printed and not yet published sOd dstribue
and me person. persons believed to be engaged in such
work. 1t shall be the duty of said justice attach
ment to constable of the township, or sheriff of the
county who hereby required TO serve such wrl making
The State of Indiana the plaintiff commanding said officer
attach all the copies volumes
phe PRINT or picture and the cuts plates engraving
ana the same safely TO keep and also the person
persons alleged 10 be engaged printing publishing or
vending distributing, Circulating exhibiting the same
ana them 10 bring before said justice without delay.
SEC That upon a return Of the constable or sheriff
that he has attached such book pamphlet print picture
or cut or plate or engraving shall be the duty Of sand
tlce unless the made defendant shall claim jury 10
proceed TO try and determine the character Of such book
pamphlet print picture, cut plate, eDgraving but
jury demanded by such defendant venTe shall ISSUE and
The jury shall determine the character Of book pamphlet
PRINT PICTURE cut plate engraving and If the is de-
cded TO be obscene Justice shall sdudge the same 70 he
burned and destroyed and he shall direct the said
or sheTn TO burn and destroy the same from said iude
ment an appeal lie TO the Circuit Court to either Of the
parties and said shall there proceed and be tried
disposed Of as is provided above before the Justice
SEC o. The justice shall also proceed to examine the
charge MADE against those made defendants If shall
have been aken and discharge recognize the to an
swer 10 The Circuit Court in other alleged crimes Accord
ing to the evidence in the case.
Sec O. This act be in force from after its publica.
ton in the Indiana State Sentinel and Indiana State Journal
ROBERT N. CARNAN.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
PARIS c. DUNNING,
President Of the Senate.
Approved January 26lh Is47: