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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

DEArns or CoNGREssMEN.-By refer
cnce 70 our Congressional proceedings, il
will he seen that two more members Of Con.
gress have been summoned hence by the
grim messenger from another world. The
first tidings Of their illness was accompa.
nicd By intelligence Of their death. Two
or three other members, we SEQ it stated,
have left tho Capital on account Of sick.
ness.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13
AMERICAN CmARAcrsRrsrrc.-Tt

AMERICAN CHARACTERISTICS or
fifteen years ngo six Young men, one By
one, left their native cain;y. (Fayeiic, XIV,
the same in which Mr.. Clay rcs;dcs) in
search Of livelihood abroad. They will
all meet, at the present session, rs mem
bcrs Of Congress-!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

CoxcREss.-Thc Senate oftho u. States,
is now composed Of 81 members; and the
House Of Representatives Of 226 members.
In tho former branch tho Locoiocos have q
majority Of IL. In the House tho WhiQs
havc . majority rs.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

JAMES X. PoLx.-I'hc Washington cor
respondent Of tho Boston Atlas,-onc Of
The editors Of that pnper-says, 81 do no.
speak from prejudice, but from what hear
every where in this city, when cay that
james x. Polk is tho mos. unpopular man
within the ten mile square. Nobody likes
him."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13
A YANKEE AMONG TUE DuBrorERs!--

A YANKEE AMONG THE DunrQrERs!-
The merchants Of Dnbuqao are doing fair
business in hides this senson, Judging fro..,
an article in the Tribune of that place.
A gentleman, representing himself conn
try store keeper, called upon mcrcilan,
and engaged 10 sell him luad Of hides.
winch he avefrcd world arrive that eve.
ming. After dark the hides madc their ap-
pearance and changed hands. the seller re-
ceising $50 in exchange. Mex, morning
il appeared That the hides had been collect.
ed from he outdoor establishments al OH.
er merchants! A pretty "lair business
trans action.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

TereoaAPu TO GALENA.-The citizens
e Gnlena are making an eiior, TO get the
telegraph extended 10 their city. As il
s1ll require but $1,000 to accomplish thu,
aosideratum il will be done. A diversion
= the limo will BE- made nt Peoria. Sue
go 70 them, aud to all Internal Improve
0eols.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

At this time, out Of 2.s members in the
House Of Representatives, there is not a
single racancy. For the information Of our
readers We compile tho following tnble
showing tho number Of Representatives
sen. BY each State, together with their po-
lilical complexion:
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

STEAM UP.--Mcssrs. Burrows s. Prettv-
man got up steam in their new mill last
Tuesday for the purpose Of trying their
engine, etc. Il acted well, so lha, we can
expect to see their mill in full operation in
= nhors time.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13
FROM MEXICO.

Later news from Mexico is merely con.
6rmatory Of the arrest Of Worth, Pillow aud
Duncan. The charge against them up.
pears 10 be contempt for tho commander
in-chiec
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

E-"A few Hints TO the Davenport Lit.
erary Society," by Somebody" was receiv-
ed too late for publication this week.,
will appear in our next number.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

0rThcrc nre 244 Unitarian Societies
10 the U. States, Of which l62 are 10 Mas
sschvsetts.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

Ravzs BaIpoEn.-Again we have sub
s1setiel hridge q this point, and hope il
osy senaais peemsneat until March.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13

The TnoMPsoN FAMiLy.--The Thomp.
sons nro about taking Congress this ses.
sion. In the published list We notice tho
fo!lowing:-
jas. Thompson, Of Pennsylvania, Loco
Robert A. Thompson, Of Virginia, do
Jacob Thompson. Of Mississippi, do
William Thompson. Of Iowa, do
John B. Thompson, Of Kentucky, Whig
Richard w. Thompson, Of Iadians, do
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-01-13
TnlRTlETn CONGRESS- FIRST SESSION.

In the Senate, on the eth, Mr.. Bradbu-
~, OF Maine, announced the death OF his
colleague in the Senate. John Fairfield.
The usual resolutions were adopted on The
occasion Of his sudden death, an1 the Sen.
ate adjourned.
la the House Of Representatives., Mr.
Jones Of Tennessee. offered resolutions in
s,ructing the committee on Revolutionary
Pensions to inquire inio the cxpedicncy Of
cmpioyin. additional clerks 10 attend Ia
applications for bounty lands.
The death oil Senator Fairfield WINS then
announced. and the House adjourned.
In the House, on the 2S,h. Mr.. Washing
ton Hunt gave notice thai lie should, on
the next day, offer joinl resolutions, return.
ing the thanks Of Congress aud The toun-
try, 10 Major General Scott, his officers
md mon, Tor their brilliant services in the
campaign which terminated in their taking
possession Of lic capital Of Mexico.
Mr.. Sawyer offered resolutions having
in view the proper regulations Of trade aud
intercourse between tho whites and Ind-
ans.
Nj. Caleb j. Smith Of Indiana, present
ell petition asking iar the abolition Of sla-
very in The District al Columbia.
Nj. Cabcl, I'll Florida moved that il he
laid on the tau!e.
This motion was carried by vote Of rs
to 20. The House liien adjourned.
In the Senate, nothing was done IN the
way OF Legislation, he Senate being cnseg.
cd III preparations iur tie funeral Of Mr.
John Fairfield.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23ih, lSi7.
Senafe.-Rcport of The Secretary of the
Navy IN relation 10 expenditures of appro-
priaiio0s mud contingent fund. aud also Re.
port Of The Secretary Of the Treasury reIa.
1.-Two 10 the Public Lands, Saul, Ste Marie,
received.
MIR. Cass, from committee on military
affairs, reported bill relative 10 volun.
tccrs.
Mr.. Athcrton reported House bill Cor
subsistence appropriations.
Mr.. Ashley reported bill for general
Pre- Emp,ion Inv in regard TO public lands.
Mr.. Wcstcott bill 10 increasc~the num-
her Of clerks in the Patent Office. Ad.
iourncd.
Homsc.-Thc dcn,h Of The Hon. Charles
Z. Stanrt, Of Michigan, WINS announced.
No business transacted. Adjourned.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28


The old Germanc Confederation, or rather the
German Empire, was first brought into power and
shape under CharIemagne, and the sovereignty was
hereditary in the Carlovgnian line. But the de-
scendants of the great emperor had not the genius
nor energy of their founder, and in 887 the great
vassals of the empire, which had assumed the feu-
dal FORM deposed the reigning sovereign and elected
another in his stead. From that time the Emperor
became elective; and the different feudatories of
the empire, gradually emancipating themselves
from the central control, became in fact so many
independent sovereigns, bound together by the ties
of a common origin and common nominal head
From these beginnings arose the Confederation,
which continued until its dismemberment during the
wars of the French revolution, the formation of the
Confederation of the Rhine, and the resignation as
Emperor of Germany, of Francis Ii. of Austria, IN
1909
With the overthrow of Napoleon, the integrity OF
the German States was restored, and In 1919 the
sovereign and free cities of Germany, including
their majesiies, the Emperor OF Austria ana tile
Kings of Prussia, Denmark and the Netherlands )
the Emperor and King of Prussia tor the Whoie Vi
their territories formerly belonging to the German
Empire the King of Denmark for Holsteih' ana
the King of the Netherlands for Luxembourg, agreed
to unite and form an eternal league to De oeloil-
mated 1.-THE German Confederation tder Deutsche
Bund.'') In the act, the object OF the Contedera-
,ion s stated to be the maintenance OF the integrity
and independence and the internal and external
security of the German States the equal rights of
all the members are acknowledged; the affairs of the
Confederation are managed by committee of
seventeen plenipotentiaries and by a diet; the
pIenipotentiaries and members Of the diet being
regulatedsaccording to the annexed table, The
right of presiding in the diet is reserved to Austria.
Questions to be presented to the diet must first be
passed npon by the Committee of Plenipotentaries,
where majority decides but acts acquire force
until passed upon by the diet, where majority of
two-thirds is required The diet meets annually at
Frankfort-on-the-M Main, and the committee is al
ways in session. The States are not to make war
upon each other but to submit all their differences
to the diet, and abide its decision; they are mu-
tually to support each other against any attacks
from foreign powers and no State has the right to
make separate peace with any power at war with
the Confederation. The following are the States
composing the Confederation, with their extent in
square miles, their population, and the number of
votes to which they are entitled in the diet and in
committee.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

MOVING OF THE Political WATERs.--The
time is even now commencing, for party writers
and politicians to pry out every possible flaw and
weakness-and if they cannot find any real ones,
to manufacture some in the characters of the cop
posing candidates One of these politicians, now,
will prove to you, beyond doubt, that Gen. Tay-
Tor is sort of dem-god, and that the country can
hardly remain safe'' without he be elected Presi
dent. Another will prove, just as clearly, that he
is little less than demi-devil cannot and never
could fight, and would endanger the liberties of
the people, if placed in high civil life. Then we
see the pro and con of Mr. Clay's life and doings :;
every thing that he has done or said, is turned
in every possible view. Buchanan, Cass and Scott
also in for their shares of soft soap" the
one side, and the application of the currycomb on
another.
To one who is little interested in mere party
movements, all this is vastly amusing. Nor is it
little astonishing, that men whose means would
enable them to live at ease, and whose years would
seem to make that disposition appropriate, can be
so eager to put themselves in the very midst of the
trouble, and subject their happiness either to the
modification of defeat, the harrassing cares of
office.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28
FnrtLa G resnsnf

FOR tE e u rescent
THE DYING CHILD-BT MRS. C. E. pA PoNrE.
Come nearer yet, for that eternal sleep
Steals with its shadows DER my weary eyes;
Soon will they close in darkness cold and deep
Come nearer mother. death within them hes
Dost hear me mother, when the silver flowers,
Bend in the dew, and the pale shall stream
Its last faint light, mid morning mists and showers
l shall be where moon stars shall CLEAN.
Mother come near me-et the balmy air.
Fling its last freshness round my dying bed
Kiss me once more-nay tremble not nor fear,
But for the last time raise my dropping head.
Mother, | m dying-press to mine thy cheek
Hank, angels cry in heaven | am to wake;
lis darkness all-again, ah mother speak,
Before the chords of life forever break
Those lips are mute, there is no trace,
OF life upon that marble face,
That vital stream hath ceased to run
No more the fever tn oh shall burn;
IT'S vain to gaze pale mother now
IT'S vain to touch his damp, cold brow
Or lift those rnglets shining fair
Deaths dews gathering thckly there
o pray for courage to endure
God heals the wound earth cannot cure,
Pray to him now for strength to bear
No mortal hand can dry that tear;
Then weep no more for him-though gloom,
And night, are in the silent tomb;
Unseen the spirits flame shall rise,
And guide him through that world which lies
Beyond our mortal vision, yet
Is there in all its radiant light;
Yes, angels now have surely met
His spirit pure, a child meek, bright
Unham'd by earth to them is given
Pale mother cease, he in heaven
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

o. J. c. VAIL, e. St Charles street, has for
sale, at his book and periodical depot, the follow
ing lately published works:
=" Ancient Egypt; her Movements, History and
Hlerogypmcs, by George R. Gliddon. This is
the twelfth edition of Mr. G's work.
Madlson's Exposition of the Awful MYSTERIES
OF Odd Fellowship most amusing work.
The Belle of the Family by Mrs Grev-an
interesting novel, of a " fashionable . tone.
Sybil Lennard; Record Of Woman's Life,'
by the same authoress.
Lille In Paris or the Adventures OF Alfred de
Rosann IN the French Metropolis by George w
M. Reynolds, London. This book is embelshed
with cuts.
Legends of Mexico by Geo lppard.
Mr. Vail also has the Albion and other in
1eresting weekly newspapers
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

THE Hor PLACE Down BELow.-In abiding
to the dispute now active in this city between the
denyers and the advocates of He'll, the Philadel-
pha Spirit mot one of darkness, we hope,) says:
" Now it would be unbecoming in us to give. any
opinion on the subject so weshal content ourselves
with the Judgment of Frederick the Great, who
when appealed to by the citizens of Konigsberg to
decide the controversy, whether they would be
damned hereafter, replied, If the good people of
Konigsberg wish to be damned, let them be
damnedn"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

ST CHARLES THEArRE.-The performances this
evening are for the benefit of that popular and we'll
deserving actor, Mr.. Chippendale. The comic
drama called " Grst to the Mill''-the musical ex-
trayaganza entitled the Fair One with the Golden
Locks" and the new farce of the "Two B'hoys,
will be performed The bill is a rich one, and the
beneficiary is chip of the old block. Dear public
give him bumper.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

ENGLAND FOR IRISH ORpHANs-The Dublin
Nation denounces the British government plan of
educating female orphan children in Ireland, and
sending them out under proper protection to Aus
tralia and New South Wales, as -" QUE of the most
diabolical proposals ever made Or conceived since
CrnmMell's time
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28
@. YALE, JR., & co.

No 13 Chdrtres stTtsl' "a
HAVE JUST RECEIVED per late arrivals large sa am
L Il general assortment of SPRING GOODS, anon NOM
Muslins Embroidered Swiss Musins Black Italian am
eros de Rhine Silks of all widths, Black Watered Sl
styles Bonnet and Cap Ribbons Plain Satin ana Ts4 ao
all Nos; Tuscan, Pearl and Fancy Braid BONNRhd5S.
Net AND CAP RIBBONS, WHITE GOODS, .I Li seG
Chemisetes, Thread and Isle Laces and Edgng sws
and Jaconet Muslns Cambrcs Gloves Hosiery &C., chs
which they would respectfully call the attention oil men
omers and the public generally. apiV iih-p
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

AcCIDENT.-We are sorry to learn that Mr.. VIM
Mure, the British Consul in this city, met with
serious accident on Wednesday evening last He
was thrown from his horse, and the fall broke his
leg We learn, however, that he is in fair way
to recnYer,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

THE WASHINGTON MoNUMENT-The Washing
ton Union of the 10Th inst, contains list of re-
ceipts for the Washington Monument since the 29th
March, as sent in by the sub-agents, in which we
find the name of E. NJ. Quirk, of this city, for
$500, and that of H. T. Garrett, of Mobile, for
$3.50. The amount subscribed since the above
date is S5OI4 o.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 20, 1s4s.

For VERA CRUz-The Eudora, Capt Page,
leaves this morning for Vera Cruz, direct The
following gentlemen are passengers: Capt Z. Kerr,
Cd Dragons; Lieut.. S. Frush, 18th Inf; Lieut..
Noble, LIST Dragons; Maj. John c. Bergh, Pay
master U. S. A.; F. F. Morris, clerk Benz F.
Richards, John G. George, .Adolphe Henrie, L. z.
Foucher, and eight recruits.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

Hr The New York Express says: $ 1t is sngu-
lar that in all the pressure on the money MARKET
both here and in Europe, there should be so few
failures. Our merchants have stood the storm to
the establishment of everybody. The prevailing
belief now appears to be- that there is bright pros
meet ahead"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

Of Our ancient loco-foeo friend, that {" indie
pendent" b hoy, Mike Walsh, advertises for a
situation as newspaper reporter in New York city.
Mikes has been varied life ;-hpsy in dark bar
rooms dining at the Presidential palace - impri-
soned in the Penitentiary spouting at political
meeting-sent to the Notwithstanding at his
trade and as writer for newspaper. A notified
fortune
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

Ry Among the benevolent labors of this land
and era, may be particularly mentioned those of
our neighbor Caldwell, of the Phoenix House, who
on every dry, dusty day, has his negro boys sprnk
ling the entire area between his house and side
of the street, with Mississippi water from a small
hose, thereby laying the dust and cooling the air
Citizen Caldwell, you re a neighbor worth having
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28
lCOMMUNICATED.l

No. FOURTEEN FIRE ENGINE.-Ths engine, which is
of the beautiful and efficient in the city, has done
great deal of service Theythat the noble gallant
femen-have OCCASION performed the most vau-
able acts and should be commended for their humanity in
the kndes In the article to which this paragraph
allude which published in the Pcayune of yesterday,
much stated in which the character of No. IA affected
The person who subscbes this article declares that the
allegations set forth entirely wrong, and that the front of
the Enginehouse has been the resort of those who
dsolute and loaferish. No IA has borne high
character and will keep her repuationeven long
fireman WELD salwart quench confagratiOn.
The public will recolect that these remarks made by
APPS 1t IA RESIDENT OF CARoNDELET STREET.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

FINE ARTS AT THE WEsT-The "Western Art
Union y was opened on the 10th inst, at Cincin-
cinnati and in the course of the day, was visited
by large number of subscribers and other citizens.
The exhibition manifested high degree of taste
and Judgment and was honorable alike to the artists
and the city. The paintings already catalogued,
number 116-the statuary, 10 pieces. Among the
paintings are the four composing Coles celebrated
series of the '' Voyage of Life" and five Others
from his pencil.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

BAsELEss.-The Government organ at Washing
ton states that the rumor of Mr. Marcy's going to
Russia, and other Cabinet changes, is without the
slightest foundation.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

SHIP AsHoRE.-'The ship previously reported
ashore on Berry Islands, proves to be the Lydia,
from this port for Gottenblrg She was first
stated to be an English ship, and afterwards, the
Nicholas Bidde.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

GREEK LITERATURE.-We shall publish in our
paper tomorrow morning, the very able and elo-
quent lecture on the literature of Greece, delivered
by Professor Dmitry, before the Peoples Lyceum.
on Wednesday of last week, which has been uni
versally admired and commended.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

RAwARD.-A reward of three yellow skinned
bananas will be paid to any body who can tell us
what useful word or deed has been developed in
Congress- during ten days preceding the latest dates
from Washington
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

% We see it stated that Mr. Clef, the agent of
Louis Philippe, has made overtures to purchase the
Chelsea House and Grounds from the Winnissmet
NIass) Ferry Company, and has offered $1,000
fnrf ham
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH.

MOBILE. April 81, 90 minutes past P. M.-Sales
cotton 1000 bales Middling, SIC. Mail-nothing
news none
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

"OFF WITH HIS HEAD. "-Somebody has been
practising this command of humpback'd Richard
on the caput of st. Andrew at Rome. 1t was
worth EDO 600
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

ARRIVAL OF SPEcIE,-The bark Winthrop,
Capt Wetmore, from Tampico, brings $50 in
specie, consigned to five houses in this city.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

o. . Louisville paper of the 2lst saws: In the
twenty-four hours ending last evening the river has
fallen two inches, and there were then : feet 2
inches water in the canal. The weather is very
pleasant The upper Mississippi and tributaries
Were falling at the last dates
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

MICHIGAN TRooPs-The steamboat CIncInna-
fus arrived here last evening from Cincinnati, with
Captain d. Hicks, Lieuts. Kingland, Vanhusen and
Goetichus, and one hundred men, OF the first regl-
ment Michigan volunteers on their way to Mexico
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

SHOOTING MATcH.-The citizens of Louisville
and Cincinnati have been lately having Sc match
to try their respective merits in the way of shoot
ing 1t came off on the Goth inst. and resulted in
tie each party hitting forty-three birds. One
marksman shot nine ont of ten.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

o. Another French newspaper, it is said, is
about TO be published in New York city-a daily
TO be called lie Republique Francais,''
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

~ 1t is fortunate that we are heaceforwari TO
have news from Europe once week. There never
Eas more curiosity to hear what goes on there.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

Snow AND CoLD.-At Syracuse, N. Y, on the
18th instant, fell fast though in the mid
die of winter. The growing crops, it was feared,
would suffer from the sudden change.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

LAND FOR THE PooR.--1n the Massachusetts
Legislature, lately, the committee on public lands
We're directed to consider the expedency of allow
ing any landless citizen of Massachusetts some
portion of the public lands in the State of Maine,
on condition that he become permanent and actual
settler thereon
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

PREVENTING HYDRoPHoBIA.-" First, use ercis-
aon mot exercise, the types made US say yes
terday. Indeed, the latter might produce inflam-
nation, and thus be highly dangerous
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

o. Our thanks to A. G. Brown, M. c., for docu-
rnents from Washington.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-28

o. Sir Edmund Head has arrived in New
Brunswick and assumed the administration of the
Government