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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18
FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.
FouR STEAMBOATS, BURNT.

Again VIC have to chronicle disastrous
fro among the steamers at the wharf Of St.
Louisa fire resulting rs did tho ono n
short time since in the destruction Of four
fino boats. Early on Tuesday morning Of
last week fire broke on. in the ladies' cab
in Of the steamer Mail, which in few
minutes enveloped her in flames and three
others bcsides-ihc LightJoot, Missouri
Mail and Mary, oil Of which were almost
entirely consumed. Several others were
saved only by the most strenuous excrtions
Tho Cincinnati fire company, "Relief No
g" who were ut 81. Louis on a visit, were
tho first on tho ground with their elegant
engine, and contributed much in subduing
the flames.
The New Era says that 'all four Of the
steamboats, destroyed were moro or less ia.
surcd. The Missouri Mail, owned entirely
BY her gentlcmanly and popular command.
or, Capt. Lamothc, was insured for $1,000;
onc-half in the Columbus Office, the other
in the Union Office in this city. Ills loss
will not foil shor, Of fifteen hundred dol
lars, tho captain having jus. expended five
hundred dollars in repairs upon her. The
Mary had an insurance Of 5000 upon her
in the Columbus Office, and tho Lighsioo,
another for $4,000, making in tho aggrc-
gate $4,000 the Columbus Office will lose
BY this single conGagraiion. From this,
however, will be deducted the pro rata pro.
portion Of what tho bulls Of the several
boats may sell for. We learn they togcth-
CT with tho machinery will be sold imme-
diately for the benefit Of the insurers"
The New Era Of last Wednesday saws
that tho hulls Of the steamers Mail and
Missouri Mail wcrc sold at the landing
that morning under tho hammer for cash.
Tho three boilers Of tho Missouri Mail
brought $3.50 each, tho engine 1926, the
hull $li5, tho anchors and chain cables 81
cents per pound, and tho bell aud hangings
ia cents per pound. The aggregate OF
this sale was fraction upwards Of fifteen
hundred dollars. Tho three boilers Of the
Mail were sold for $40 each, the two en-
gines nj so each, the hull at SO, and tho
anchors and chains at 81 cents per pound.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

WASHINGTON, May IL.

WASHINGTON May IL.
The consideration Of the resolution ol
inquiry relative to the nominations with.
held from the Senate, was postponed until
tomorrow.
On motion, the Yucatan question was
taken up.
Mr. DAVIS, Of MISS, opposed the bill.
Mr.. MILLER has the floor on this ques.
ton TO morrow.
House Of Representatives.
Tho bill admitting Wisconsin into the
Union, WINS passed.
Mr.. Blbcock addressed the House on q
motion introduced some time since, To re-
consider the vote on the bill regulating tho
compensation OF Postmaslers. He opposed
the amendment TO the Senate bill. They
deserved, he thought, an increase Of salary
The bill was referred 10 the Committee
on Post Office and Pos, Roads.
On motion Of Mr.. vIyroN, the House
resolved itse lfinto Committee Of the Whole
upon the Revolutionary Pension Bill.
Mr.. ROCKWELL, Of Conn, spoke warmly
in defence ofthc bill, and in justification o
a former speech, in which he exposed thu
blnnders in tho report Of tho Secretary o
the Treasury.
The bill was further discussed by Mcssrs
VINroN, STRONG and SAWYER.
Several amendments were offered, bu,
the House adjourned over to Friday, with
out action.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18
From the n. o. Bulletin OF The cath April
GEN. TAYLOR

We have hccn favored with tho follow
ing cxtrac, ofa letter from Gen. p. r. Smith,
10 friend in this city, which contains
beautiful and just tribute to the character
Of Gen. Taylor, from one who had IN am
pic opportunity to Judge OF, and duly nppre-
caie his merits, and whose opinion on the
subject is entitled to the greatest weight:
MEXICO, April s, 1913.
General Taylor's military exploits are
NO. the causes Of his popularity, they nrc
only the DECISIONS for the display Of his
sound Judgment, energy Of character, lofty
and pure sense Of justice, aud incorrup,-
ib'e honesty. lie has ms much reputation
for what Inc has rriaea a. fur what he has
done, because. even it the composition is
not his own, tho sentiments, natives md
feelings nrc his, md every thing he says,
as every thing he does, is marked by the
purity and greatness OF his own character.
have never heard Of any one, however
corrup, or hasc himself, that niicr tive min
uies conversation with Gen. Taylor, hns
dared to propose, or even hint, at any
thing dishonest or mean. aud no intercourse
in the ordinary events of common life
can give the true idea ii tic holiness Of biz
character.
remember that you asked me nj the
time he was put in command nj Corpus
Christi, whether he was equal 20 the cir.
cumstances? told you. in reply, Of his
sound Judgment and nexhnustiblc energy.
as learned them in Florida, but ! did mi,
then properly estimate tho other and higher
points Of his character. In the campaign
on the Rio Grandc saw him tried under
oil circumstances, and be always came ou.
pure gold.
Ills profession tina, he will DO the candi-
date Of no party, will, il he be elected, he
carried out in his practice, not that his
opinions on matters Of policy may not he
those Of one or tho other party, as on most
Of these he is Wing. aud no il not the
man to act adverse 10 his own opinions,
but no party management or power can
ever lend him To do mean, or what he
thinks, n wrong thing.
AS soon as Gen. Ia, lor was furnished
by events, with the opportunity TO display
his character, you see that il was at once
properly estimated, aud come back 10 the
proposition | started with, TINT the people
always properly estimate great men. do
not say that they will always reward them
properly, for they cannot give . direct
expression 10 their feelings, md the less wor-
thy may have their vote without their
wishes.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18
COUNTY SEAT OF CLINTON.

Considerable excitement prevails in
Clinton county in respect to the election
for the location Of the County Seat, which
is to take place on the first Monday in mex,
month. An election recently held resulted
abou. rs follows:-Camanche 06; Lyons
1856; Dc Witt l66. Tho first town has re.
tired from tho field and the contest now
lies between De Witt and Lyons. De
Witt is the present seat Of justice and there
torc has the fairer prospects Of success, but
Lyons being on the river possesses many
advantages over De Witt. Previous 70 tho
last election VIC were under tho impression
that De Witt would certainly be the favor.
ed point, but il depends now altogether in
to which scale the citizens Of Camanche
throw tho influence Of their votes. We
would not influence ono. vote either way, a.
il matters not one ha'pcnny to US which
town has tho honor Of dispensing Justice to
the citizens Of the county. We are awnre
that in questions involving the location Of a
County Seat the warmest feelings prevail
and that every word uttered Ivy the press is
construed enormously, we have therefore
RETAINED from my extended editorial no.
tice Of this vcxed question in Clinton. IL
however, the citizens Of either place have
nything that they wish 10 communicate
to the voters Of Clinton in respect to the
advantages Of their respective towns, two
more numbers Of our paper will reach OIL,
subscribers in their county before the cleo
ton and wo will be happy to make known
their wishes, # expressed in proper man
ner.
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LATER FROM MEXICO.


By nm arrival ut New Orleans, we have
received dates from Qncreiaro 10 the 18th
ult. There was wanting eighteen Dep,,-
ties to form quorum.
Many American soldiers nrc deserving.
and not few of,hcm arc lining tho McAi.
ems.
Gen. BrsTAMENrE, with tho reserve Of
tho Mexican army, was at San Luis ostcn-
sib!y for the purpose ofovercoming Parcdcs
Should they coalcscc, however, all hopes o!
pence will be Mt an end.
Mess. SEWER and CLIFFORD were ut the
city Of Mexico, and had given tho Mexicans
until the I'd of jane to ralify the treaty.
At tho end Of that time hostiltics are To
be resumed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

Union OF THE RErEALERs AND CmAR.
rIsrs.-The Dublin correspondent Of the
London STANDARD says:
at is believed that the Repcalcrs Of
Ireland and the Charlists Of England are %
tar united in common cause, that whenever
. day u appointed for striking blow in
Dublin, tho Chartists will strike blow ia
London. Tossdsy, the 18th, will probably
b the great day here, according to presen,
arrangements. That blood riu Be- spilf
appears 70 b no longer matter Of dosts. y
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committee was appointed to make arrange
ments for the funeral which tako place to-
day.
Horsr-Nlr. McKnys resolution provi.
ding that the House meet at IL A. nj. here.
after, was adopted. On motion Of Mr..
Vinton tho rules were suspended in order
TINT Mr.. v. might offer resolution fixing
a day for the consideration Of the appropri-
a,ion bill. Adopted. Mr.. Ashley's death
was announced by message from the
Senate, when Mr.. Johnson, Of Arkansas,
pronounced feeling and appropriate eulo-
gy, and moved the usual resolutions. Mr..
White followed in a few remarks, when
the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, May 8.
Senate. --On motion az Mr.. johnson, the
resolution demanding Of the President why
no bad not submitted 10 the Senate, fol
their confirmation, certain appointments
in tho nrmy, made during the vacation
wns taken up.
Mr.. Allen, Of Ohio, opposed tho rcsolu.
ton strenuously.
Mr.. Reverdy Johnson replied TO him.
and advocated the adoption Of the reso!u
ton. He contended that the Senate had .
right 10 know why the President had moi
sent in the nominations Of Generals Pillow
Cushing, and others. Il was the first time
in the history Of the Government, tina,
nominations Of this importance had beer
made and continued, without the concur
renee Of the Senate.
Mr.. Johnson Of Louisiana, rose to reply
but give way to motion Of Mr.. flanagan
TO take up The bill authorizing military &C
cupation Of Yucntan; which motion was
agreed to, Mr.. Lewis offered on amend
ment to the amendment Of Mr.. Davis, o
Mississippi, by which the troops now il
Mexico could occupy this territory withou,
a violation Of tho important principle o
non-intervention. He put il upon thi.
ground. Mexico was the protector Of Yu
catan; in consequence, however, Of the
present disabled and crippled condition a
Mexico. she was inc apacitntcd from extend
ing to Yucntnn that protection which va,
needed; and ms the United States had beer
the means Of thus disabling her, il was bu
fair that she shcrld extend to the Yucatan
csc that protection Of which they, by hcI
agency. had been deprived.
Mr.. DAVIS accepted the amendment.
Mr.. NILES spoke in strong terms in OPP
position to the whole bill. He ridiculed The
idea Of hcing alarmed nj the growth Of Dsi
fish influence on this continent.
The Senate adjourned without any &C
ton.
House Of Reprcscntdtircs.--The bill
providing for the payment Of the Texas
Regiment of six months volunteers, wa,
rcconsidcrcd.
The bill admitting Wisconsin into the
Union, WINS discussed 10 Committee of tho
Whole, Mcssrs. Bowln, Twecdy. vinton,
Wilson. McLanc and others participating
in the debate.
The committee, on motion, rose and cd.
journed wi,hou. final action.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18
LATE NEWS.

Three days, or ~ hours, after the publ.
cation Of the state OF tho markets ia the
city Of New York, through the agency Of
the telegraph and steamboats,, wc had i,
for publication here in Davenport. That
il quick, but we expect soon to receive
news FROM New York in a shorter time.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

A NEw CoIN.--Mr. Niles Of Connecticut
proposes TO authorize the emission Of Q coin
ct the value Of tro and a half cents, and 70
discontinue the coinage Of cents. A very
good proposition.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

TuElR WnEREABorrs.-Mr. SPENCER
Of Mesmeric notoricty is lecturing to crow
ded houses in ST. Louis, the people Of tina,
goodly city not being proof against imposi.
ton ~ arc those Of this place!
Mr.. MOONEY, tho Irish vocalist, Mt ihe
last accounts, was performing at Nash
viIlc.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

UxsEAsoNABLE.-Last week wo had
weather cold enough for the first Of March
and on Friday morning q slight frost, but
The peaches arc beyond the influence Of
that hoary headed gentleman, hc having
already visited them too roughly.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

CnLoRoroRM.-Tho Literary Gazette, Of
March 18th, says: NJ. Hammerscmid, OF
Vienna, rs the result Of l 500 operations,
gives tho preference to ether over chloro-
form as lethcan, and attributes 10 the lat.
ter consequences which may prove de.ri,
mental 20 the constitution.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

from the National Intelligence, May 5.
PROJECTED OCCUPATION OF YUCATAN.
By plance at the Senate proceedings Of
Yesterday, il will be seen that the Senate's
Committee on Foreign Relations have
gone beyond the recommendations Of the
President in reporting bill to take military
possession OF Yucatan; apossession which,
once taken, il needs no ghost from the grave
TO tell, vii! never be resumed, il claimed, BY
Yucn.an. Tho bill, j. appears, is 10 pass
the Senate, md, for nueht We know, the
the house Of Representatives also.
We have seen how feeble and vain all
argument, all consideration Of the interests
Of the union, and Of integrity Of the Nation,
have hitherto proved against the spirit Of
annexation and cncroachment, directed,
under one p.ctext or another, against terri
tories neighboring our own. After what
we have experienced Of the past-of the
usefulness Of any opposition 10 this depart
urc from the line and level and straight.
fowardncss Of our Republican polity-all
that is left for us, and those who desire to
maintain tho Constitution Of the United
States as it is, il to protest against tho
Whole proceeding contemplated BY this bill.
We are Of opinion, for once, with Presi-
dcnt Polk, TINT Two should not firm any
alliance, ole nsivc or defensive" with all
or any Of the American Republics; and
that, however strong may be our land his)
sympathies in regard to the condition or
those Republics, "thc peace, the quiet,
and prosperity Of our own country are
paramount TO every other consideration.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

ANSExArIoN.-The 81. Johns Tunes of
the 9th ult., says: "A parcel Of men in this
city are agit ating among . certain class Of
citizens, for annexation to the United
States"
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GWo had glorious rain last Monday
which had the most salutary influence up
on vegetation and the duck ponds on Front
stroet--robbing tho latter Of their green
hue and conferring il upon the former.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

SINGULAR GEOGRAPHICAL ERRoR.-By a
recent survey Of Chester county, Pa, il has
been discovered that WILLIAM Smith, Esq,
who hos tcen for two years member ol
the Legislature Of Delaware, from New
Castle county, does not reside IN the state
Of Delaware, his residence being about 400
yards from the stnte line, on the Pennsyl-
vania aide. This fnct has not heretofore
been known 70 the good people Of Delaware,
nor even to Mr.. Smith.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

Mr.. H. S. BuTLER lie our authorized Agent 10
collect moneys due this Office. All those know
ing themselves indebted 10 us for subscription
or printing. will please hold themselves in roa-
diness to "fork over" upon presentation Of their
accounts. SANDERS g. DAVIS.
Gazette Office, May 10Th, 1919.
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GvTbo Warsaw (Ill.) Signal, heretofore
q neutral paper, has given notice that from
and after the 18th instant il will drop lie
neutrality and take stand in advocacy
Of Wing PRINCIPLES and measures.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

@The firemen Of ST. Louis, assisted BY
. company from Cinciesati, had grand
parade On Aloodsy Of last week, asd ter.
niaated tho day BY choice supper.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18
THANKS.

We are indebted TO Mr.. d. v. Dawley,
Clerk of the Bon Accord, to Capt. Lit.leton
q me Clermont No. 2, to Mr.. A. C. Mon
fort. At tho Senator, and Montauk, for late
81. Louis papsrs.
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IOWA CAPITAL REPORTER.

Since tho establishment Of an Abolition
paper at Fort Madison tho Locoioco sheets
OF our State have exhibited the most ridicu-
lous fawning at tho shrine Of iha, party.
Previously it WIS considered by them a
matter Of rcproach to conncc, the sympa-
.hies Of the Wing party with those Of the
Abolitionists, but now If a bi, of abuse ap.
pear against tho former party, or my mem.
Der Of il, in tho paper at Fort Madison, i.
is Immediately republished in the several
Locofoco papers Of tho State, with charac-
tcristic comments.
We penned brief article some weeks
since in reference TO the manner in which
the exponent Of tho Abolition party in the
State was conducted. II brongh, forth n
reply written in very bad taste, but which
we intend, when wo have nothing better to
do, to notice. The Iowa City Reporter
prcfaccs few extracts from this reply with
the following, and kindred remarks :-"IIe
Of the Gazette inimates that he opposes
the principles which the Aboi,onis,s are
contcnding for, but cannot benr that they
should be such fools as 10 vote in accor
dance with then.n a mans ideas mus,
be strangely perverted to place such a con-
struction MS tho above upon my remarks
that we may have uttered. We do not np-
provo the principles for which that party is
contending. We view slavery in the light
ofn great evil, but, rs we very broadly in.
simulated ia that article, we think the Abo
lition party has contributed to enlarge that
evil. But whether that be the fact or mere
surmisc, wo contend that the organ Of that,
or Of any other party, should be the expo
nent ofthe party, not the herald Of private
pique and scurrious abuse.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-18

4 Democratical Convention Tor tho sec-
ond Congressional D;stric, 10 Iowa will b
held ut Davenport on Tuesday, the 18th
day Of June next, for the purpose Of nomi-
mating candidate Cor Congress to b. vossd
Tor ut the coming August election. Ae-
cording to resolution passed q tho late
District Convention, tho basis Of Repre-
sentation in tho coming Conveu,ios, win
DO ono Delegate Cor each oue huodred
Democratic votes cast q tho he. Reoersl
election, and one Delegate Cor every fiac-
ton over City. Each county being sssi.
tied to at least ono delegate.
b. order Of the Second Cooe.essioosl
District.
HARVEY LEONARD.
A. Il. MILLEx.
JOHN Rowsxs,
A. II. PALMER.
Thomas II. BExruv, Jr.
w. SxYru.
Congressional Committee.
N. B. i is desirable that the dcmoc,...
10 the various Townships in tho difBere.s
Counties should At their primary meeting,
take such steps - will insure . thoro,sA
organization Of the party in said Town.
ships, and ior this purpose il l. rscomme.d.
edshat they appoint Vigilance snd Core.
ponding Committees, and make all oeher
needful arrangen,ents Cor the coming con.
test. Tho Democratic Central Comm;s.
toes ofths several counties are requested
to take immediate steps lor tho sslsesio.
Of ds'sgsses and 70 correspond With shis
Committee upon all subjects Il impsslasee.
b order q The Disssicf Oaaaisass of
ths escsed Conersssieaal District.
See Committse shove.
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A lady Of this city gave birth few days
since to boy and girl. A. the little girl
was the first 70 mike her appearance in this
busting world, the mother. upon consults-
ton with her friends. has como to the con-
clusion to namo hor Telegraph, on the
ground that sho was 10 adsance Of the male.
We hope for tho sake Of humanity, that
when the child shall became old enough to
stretch her wires she will not commit a.
many errors - her lightning God-mosher.
IN. o. Delts.
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VINO ARE THE CHARTIsTs?-This ques
ton is thus answered by CARLYLE:
"Chartism means the bitter discomfort
grown fierce and mad, the wrong condition,
therefore, or the wrong disposition Of the
working classes Of England. This discon-
tent arises from such enormous extortions
by the landed nristocracy ~ turn every
twelfth man into paupcF; il arises from
tou! injustice; from long denial Of right !;
from scorn Of capacity, the worth, the de-
plorable condition Of the working masses.
Il capitalists employ them, il is ut tho star.
vsiion point Of wages; and when they
cease to do 20, the poor, down-troddcn me-
chanic secs before him. for himself and liz.
tie ones, only tho warehouses or the grave.
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FARsIcAL.--The Washington corrospon.
dent Of the New York Commercial Adyer.
tiser, in q letter, under date Of the 26,h Of
April, says that democratic Senator in.
forms him that the following ticket has been
suggested for the consideration Of the Bal.
timorc Convention -
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Fon PRESIDENT
GENERAL PILLOW.

Certainly, very harmonious ticket FOL
the very harmonious democracy!
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Brunswick Seminary.

THIS scbeol is divided into hale and Female De-
i partmenis, each Of which Is under The care of
experienced Teachers. This arrangement secures the
successful introduction OF all The Branches OF Eouca-
zion usually taught in our Seminaries and Boarding
Sehooh, including Drawing, Painting, Needle work
and Music. (au thoroughly taught for the low terms
Of from $50 &c 800 prr quarieT.)
Numerous Lectures are given on Chemistry, Bota-
ny, Philosophy and Astronomy which are illustrated
with suitable apparatus. These branches are taught
with special reference TO their application in Agr-
culture aD1 the Useful Arts.
An accomplished Teacher will give lessons on the
Piano nj Sc per term.
few pupils will be accomm odated with board in
the family OF the Principal. lat $i.55 where they
will have every from the Teachers, and not be
exposed in stormy weather; as the School is under
the same roof.
This School possesses a small select Library, and
collections in Miheralogy, Geology, Conchology and
Botany.
Hr'rhe SPRING TERN will commence on Mon
DAY, March 10.
G. C. SWALLOW, Principal
Brunswick. Feb 2, 1913. d90-wis
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:
French Flowers, Feathers, Flan-
nels, Hose, Handkfs, Tabs.
We would Ne happy to have the Ladies and Gentle
men of Bath and vicinity call and examine assort
nsnt. N
Hatch's Block, Centre St.
e. NJ. ROBBINS.
Bath, March ?, 1898. dlo4
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Plymouth Cordage COMPANY,

rIymOuth COrdage company.
THE Subscribers, Agents for the Plymouth Cordage
Company at Plymouth, Mass, will furnish at
short notice, Tafred and Manila Cordare including
Bolt, Rope, WOrmline, and also Rafting Rigging bv
the gang or RETAIL man ufactured the best Russia
American or Manila Hemp, and by the most perfect
the lowest Boston prices. MAGOUN L. CLAPP.
Bath, March 7, lS4S. IL y, -