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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10
AN ODE BY UPPER.

We find 10 the Colonization Herald, the
following correspondence and poem, from
the pen Of the author Of Proyerbial Phiios-
ophy, the Crock Of Gold, &c. We transfer
il to our columns with great pleasure.
AlDunr, GuiLroRp, ENGLAND, April 90, i8aS.
To Mr. Elliott Cresson, OF Philadelphia
SrR-From time to time have been IA.
vored with copies Of the Colonization Her.
old, and as the last number had your card
enclosed, l take leave to write and thank
you for your courtesy. Il is always very
pleasan, to me to receive communications
from my numerous unseen friends in the
United States, aud ] cannot pretend 10 be
ignorant that nv writings have gained tor
me much love from Your cordial people; to
respond to them with note of thanks, is
ONLY matter Of delightful duty.
With respect 10 slavery and its cure, I,
seems TO me, unless nm deceived by fair
appearances, that your Society, has shit
the blot We, with the best intentions,
have utterly Numbered the whole business
we have ruined our Yves, Indies bv nnprc.
pared emancipation, and waste millions an
nually on the nbsurd,y Of attempting To
blockade continent; moreover, through
our il,judged efforts, the horrors Of the pas
ragc arc increased tcntold, and poor Africa
groans under the additional burdens laid on
her Nv the dull yea! OF her would be libera.
tor, England.
The idea Of re-esinblishing the ransomet
slave in his own country, under n free self
government, appears TO me TO combine al
the requirements of probable success. May
America, our child, succeed, where her pnr
en,'s effort is a failure. have just writ
ten of national song for Lbcria, on the
epur Of the moment; sou IRE ut liberty Il
print il. with this letter. and the qnalif wing
"Note" At tho foot in your Herald. MAY
il help to make poor Africans heart LEAP
for joy, gratitude, md patriotism. | oil
sir, yoGr faithful servant,
MARTIN FARaunAR TurrER.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10
PEACE and PLENTY
HID SANFORD has just returned

HID SANFORD has just returned
III - o from New Orleans with n complete as.
surtuaent III Groceries, Liquors. FRUITS, Spices
&C. Among winch are the following artie.es:-
Loaf, Crushed. Powdered. Clarified aud
n. Orleans Sugars.
Syrup, Sugar-ilouse anu y. Orleans
Mnlasses.
Pepper, Alspice, Nuimess. Cloves, Gin
nan,on. Mace, Ground. Race and
Green West India Ginger.
Raisin-. Figs. Prunes, Currants. Dates,
Ctron, Tamarinds, Oranges,
Lemons. &c.
Ceguiac Brandy, Holland and Baltimore
Gin. jamaica Rn,n--Madeira,
Port, Sweet Malaga and
Ciaret Wines, for
Medical Purposes.
Imperial. Gunpowder, aud Young Tyson
Teas.
Rice, Pearl Bar'e:, Pearl Sage, Tapioca,
Arrow Root. Vermiccllo.
Suda aud Butter Crackers.
All kinds OF Candies.
Spermaccii. Star and Taliow Candles.
CASTLE, Windsor and Rosin Soaps.
4 choice lot ct Real Harana Cigars.
All kinds of Tobacco and Snuiis.
Cod Fish. M. /. and . Mackerc,.
Salad Oil, Lime Juice, &c.
Together with good assortment Of
Drugs, Medicines, Oils. &c.
All Of which are for sale at the loves,
prices. and warranted Of the bcs, quality,
At tie old stand in Davenport.
Davenport. April 9Th. 1918
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10
We, The Undersigned, Druggists Of 81. Louis,
do Hereby Certify,

SETTiT the .,l,"winn i n correct state
rid mcnl III the amount II our sales oi the prep
afaiion known MS pr Storm's Scotch Cough
tand', prepared from h original recipe. 10y
Hamilton y adc, OF II. Louis. and We lake pleas
nre IN saving that has given general satisfaction
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10

Tsus 40 PREACHING. -Extempore preach.
ioe 10 like exicmpors 6ddling-nonc but
shs most finished performers should attempt
4.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10
4 National Anthem for Liberia In Africa.


Being Freewil Offering to the cause of wise
Emancipation.
BY MARTIN rAEornAR TrprER, o. c. l., FRS.
.4uthor of"Pforeriiai Hilosophy,'' &c.
Praise We the Lord, for this new horn Star,
On the blue armament blazing nfar.
Bless We the Lord our souls To cheer
"rhe love Of liberty brought US here"
Hail 10 Liberals beacon bright
l.uring US home with lis silver light,
Where we may sing without peril or fear,
"Ihe love OF liberty brought US hcre'
Hail. new home on tho dear old shore
Where Hams dark sons dwell, EVER OF yorc,
Thou shalt he unto US daahs dear,
For '.love of liberty brought us here!"
Come, We children If Africa, come!
Bring hiher the viol, the Pipc, and the drum,
To herald this Star on lis bright career,
For ..love vi liberty brought US here!'
Come-wi,h peace md 10 all good will;
Yet ready u cpmbat Tor insult or ill
Come, with the trumpet, the sword, and the spear,
For ''loye oil liberty brought us here'
Thanks unto God. who hath broken the chain
That bound us "a slaves on the Western main
Thanks, white brothers. q, thanks sincere,
Whose "love Of liberty brought US here"
Yes-yc have rescued us rs from the grave,
And freeman made OF the desperate slave,
That ye NAV cnll him both brother and peer,
For, "loye Of liberty brought US here"'
Thanks. . raist tina, shout once more
Thanks. let il thrill Liberals shore
Thanks. while we our standard rear,
"The love OF liberty brough, US here"
Thine, Columbia, thine was the hand
That set US again on our own dear land,
We will remember thee lar UT near,
For s.love OF liberty brought US here''
Yes, Liberia. freemen gave
Freedom and Thee to Tie ransomed slave;
Then on, with n shout both loud aud clear,
"Love Of liberty brought Us here"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10
NEW GOODS.

NJ"
"HE subscriber having received his
SPRING Il SUMNER STOCK, 10
prepared 10 supply customers with Goods
Il mo'!cra,c prices. The following oro
some OF The articles nc has on hand -
DRY GOODS.
Cotton Yarns, Calicocs, Shcetings, Shirt
ihgs, White, Red and Canton FIanncls,
Llaseys. 5. i. and Sleeps Grey Cloths,
Sattinctts, Plain aud Checked Nv. and
Cotton Jeans, Blue and other Drilinps.
Gloves. Cravnts. Peck. Il'kerchieis, Spool
and Pat. Threads. Hats, Bonnets, Stock
ings, Socks, Nc. DC.
HARDWARE.
Dor. chest, cupboard, till, trunk and
padiocks; spring and Norfolk la,ches, butt,
strap, parliament. gate and table hinges;
screws, hay and manure Turks, spadey and
shovels. table, pen and jack knives; ham.
mers, hatche,s, coffee mills, chains, hoes,
aagers. brace bits, smooth aud jack planes,
rakes. scyihcs, >nn,hcs and stones, pocket,
tuck. line and redding combs curry combs
and brushes n n assortment oil holIow-ware,
,,iouglls. steel. &c. &c.
GROCERIES,.
Loaf and n. q. Sugars, superior tea,
chocolate. coffee, molasses. rice, Goldfish,
SAT-. vinegar. sa!eraius, spice. pepper, mus.
tard, nniricgs. mace, ciiron. raisins, cur
rants. fss, almonds, cream nuts, tilberts, To-
harco IN plugs and papers, Macuba and
Scotch snu:is, Underwood. Lemon Syrup,
starch. soap, candies; plates, bowls, print
cd anu common tens. pitchers, &c. &c.
DEsJGs AND nEDICINEA
Tncinres. Essential Oils, Essences,
Quinine. Peruvian Bark, Mercurials,
Barks. Roofs and Horbs Of all kinds,
Mortars. Graduated Measures, Walls,
Jars. Bottles and Window Glass; Castor,
Lard, Olive, Sweet, Fish and Linseed
Oils. Tnrpeniinc, Varnish, White, Red aud
Blk Leads. With n general assortment Of
OH and Water Colors, SmaIt,
Gold Leaf aud BronzeS; Paint,
White Wash, Sash, Shoe, Hair, Cloth
and Tooth Brushes; Tooth Instruments,
Trusses. Also an assortment Of pure and
genuine Patent Medicines, such as Fahe-
nestock's Vermiiuge, Cough Balsam, Bill
ious Pills, Carminaiivc Lozenges, (for
Summer Complaints) Eye Water; Mofia,s
Pills aud Bi,ters; Sherman's Lozinges and
Poor Mans Plaster; McAlis,er's All-Heal-
ing Ointment, Genuine Wistnr's DaIsam,
Cologne, Soda and Seidlitz Powders,
Nerve 81 Bone Linimeni. Opodeldoc, &c.
Also. cordage, Chalk aud Garden Lines,
Fish Hooks aud Lines, Tar, Pitch,
Resin. Oakum. Nails, Glass, Putty, &c.
ALSO.--School Books, Blank Books,
Memorandum. Cap. Letter and Bank Let
ter Paper. Blk and Blue Inks and Stands,
Quilts. Steel Pens, States and Pencils
which he will barter inr Wheat, Butter,
Lard, Eggs, Bceswax, Flaxsced. &c.
C.. LESLIE.
Davenport. June 9th, lS4S.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10
TO CLAIMANTS OF EST ATES.
at. IN EUROPE.

" u y =
0C. IN EUROPE.
~ IIE undersigned has made arrange
- menis with an American Agency estab-
lished in the city OF London, leading object of
it being TO attend 10 business of this kind,
through which he has facilities for the inyesisa-
lion and prosecution Of claims OF American crii
zens Cor residen,s) 10 Estates, Legacles, &c.
within the Kingdoms of Great Britain, France,
and the Germanic States, including he free cit
les OF Hamburg, Brennan, Frankfort and Lubec,
upon unusually advantageous terms
lie has been induced to make such arrange
ments in consequence Of numerous applications,
and knowledge of the lneficiency and expen.
sivencss oi means usually employed BY claimants
in this country.
For further information apply 10
+. A. CHENOWETH,
Maquokcin. Jackson county, Iowa.
February gath, l"48. o4-,f
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10
SLIGO IRON.

NiAT. square. md round Iron nssori-
ed sizes Plough Slabs, Plough Wings
asserted, Slopes aud sizcs, Hoop and Band
Iron;
STEEL,
Cast, English Blister, Am. Blister:
German and Spring Steel assorted sizes,
Steel Plough Lays,
Wagon Boxes,
Carriage Springs,
IRON AXiES.
A full supply nt the above articles nj
wa,s on hnnd aud for sale as low us can he
afforded by
G. l.. DAVENPORT.
Nav llih, ISIS.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10

HyIIE subscriber having received his
SPRING & SUMNER STOCK. il
prepared TO supply customers with Goods
4 mo'!era,c prices. The following aro
some OF The articles nc has on haOd:-
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10

~. LOUIS. March 18th. lS4I.
In addition 10 the above, 800 packages were
sold Nv James VI Cross: 40 hs DIR a flggoil
900 by Edw'd Brooks: ~ BIZ Bacon & li,de
100 By John Funding; - bt DIR 4 Willing; 40
hy In. Donaldson, aud 900 ~ " & " kirapat-
rca-whieh, together with the sal by the
wholesale eGis, prove that this article IL n to-
-e1her superior to any remedy ever offered for
Consumption
Tor sale al Davenport b. the Agent.
Mr. GiiAS. LESLIE.
J. II! Barnard & BRO, No. l.,0 Main str, Ct, =.
Louis, Wholesale Agents, Tor the west and south.
March 2sth, l8s3 l3-ly
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-08-10
DRY GOODS.

ihgs, White. Red aud Canton Flannels,
Llaseys. 5. j. and Sleeps Grey Cloths,
Sattinctts, Plain aud Checked Nv. aud
Cotton Jeans, Blue and other Drillinps.
Cloves. Cravnts, Peck. H'kerchieis, Spool
and Pat. Threads. Hats, Bonnets, Stock
mos Sacks Nc uc
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09
4 HERIFF,S Sale-By virtue of writ of Exc.

- HERIFF'S Sale-By virtue of writ of Exc
- cuiion against John c. Robertson and John B.
Stinson issued out of the office of the Clerk of the
Vanderburgh Circuit Court, on the 10th day of jan
uary, A 1913, in favor of the State of Indiana,
viii, on Saturday, the 18th day of March, l848,
at the Court House door, in the city OF Evansville
Indiana, between the hours of 10 O'Clock A N and 6
O'Clock of said day, expose sale at pablo
ton and outcry the rents issues and profits for the
OF seven years ofone undivided fifth part of the
following described real estate in VandeTburgh
ty, Ind, to wit:
ne 5 Z quar-, of the N E quar-, of Session 80,
Town 6, Range ii West, containing 40 acres n.
OF ) w quar-, of Section "a, Town 6, Range IL West
containing 40 acres.
Atso-N OF Frac, Section TO- Town Z. Range II
West, containing 100 acres.
And should person offer bid for the said rents
issues and profits sufficient suiisfy said ex-
ecution and costs will at the same time and place.
proceed To ;ell public auction and outcry the fee
simple of undivided fifth part OF the said above
described premises satisfy the said execution and
interest and cost due thereon.
JOHN ECHOLS,
mar 4-3w-prs fee SO 90. SherifV C.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09

AIR TIGHT CoFFINs.-The editor of the New
ORLEANS Bee says he has examined sample OF
newly invented '-patent alright coffin" The
material Is d combination of iron anil 9th
er metals, sal to BE- impArvious to air, and in
d;struc:ible in its nature. The lower part OF
the coffin is cast in one peice, having pro-
jecting tongue around the upper edge which
fits into a grove in the lid and is made
alright By m ans ola composition which har-
dens in few hours-tha air is then pumped
out by means oran air-pump, leaving the body
In vacuum, and therefore, not liable TO decom-
position. We were inform d that the bodies
of two sisters. who died in New York. were
preserved so be sent to Havana. in one of these.
and after two months, were as fresh as ever
a bunch of roses in the hands of one of them
was also perfectly preserved. The collins are
finished to represent mahogany, AMI a casual
observer would scarcely recognize the dif-r-
ence. There is movable pannal in the lld,
bv which the face of the corpse may be viewed
through glass plate. This invention will be
valuable in many cases.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09
SALE OF SCHOOL LANDS.

NJ Office is hereby given, that in compliance
with the provisions OF Chapter l3, of the Revis-
ed Statute, 1873, the following lots, tracts of
school land will be offered for sale, the highest
bidder ut public auction at the door of the Couit
House in the County OF Vander'urgh and Stale OF In
DIANA ON the l4,h day of March A d 1913, at 10 o.
clock A NJ, viz:
/ he W or OF the n e or of sec no l6 in 5sr 10
containing SO 03-lC0 acres.
N qroI The NV of sec I6 in 5 S 10 W contain
ing 40 20-lUU acres;
or ofthe e or of sec no l6 5 10 80
03-lC0 acres;
n or OF the seqr of sec no l6 SIS 10 w 81 Al
100 acres;
or or sec 16 5 s 10 w SO 44-lO0 acres;
qrs or sec 10 10 W 40 acres;
N tom Of e ofn Or OF sec 28t SIS 10 W 90
acres;
) j OF n ofe of n e Or ofsec % SIS 10 20
acres;
sof S ofe of n e or of sec % t 5 10 W 90
acres;
81 offs OF e ! ofn eqr of sec 2st 10 20
acres;
TERMS OF SALE:-One fourth of the purchase
money will be required in hand and the residue,
the purchaser will be allowed credit of twenty five
years, by paying per cent interest, thereon, in
advance annually.
WILLIAM III. WALKER,
dec 3l-e0d AuCitor of Vandeihurgh County
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09

DY virtue of an order of the Vanderburgh Probate
ID Court the undersigned administrative of Joseph
Young decd will sell public auction on the first
day OF April, A u 1S48, between the hours of 10
O'Clock A VI anu 6o'cock 7 M, at the Court HOUSE
door, in the city Of Evansville the following desert
bed real estate in Scott Township, in Vanderburgh
County to-wit: The south quarter of the south
west quarter OF section number IL, town s. south Of
range 10 west in the Vncennes land district. subject
to the right of Dover of the widow of said decd.
TERMS OF SALE-One half cash, and one half in
six months from the day of sale, the purchaser Civ
ing note with approved security, and waving valua-
ton laws AMEY SKEELS, Admr'x.
BAKER & GARvIN, Atty's. feb 20 4t
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09

A-py virtue OF an order of the Vanderburgh fro-
bate Court, made its February term lo4S will ex-
pose to pubic sale The door the Court House, in
the city OF Evansville VandeIburgh County Indiana
on the 25lh day of March, ID, lo48, between the
hours of 10 o'codk NJ, and O'Clock NJ OF said
day. the North last quarter OF the south last quar-
ter OF section number thirty-fve, in Township num-
Der four, South OF Range number nine west, in the
District of land subject, sale at Nincennes, lndi
ana, and in the County OF Warrck, and State of In
diana as the property Of stephen A. Dooitte, late oil
Vanderburgh County, decd.
TERMs OF SALE.-One hall oil the purchase money
in cash at the time of the sale; and the balance III
three months from The day OF sale. The purchaser
giving his note with approved security waving all
relief from valuation appraisement laws.
feb D JOHN X. WILCOX, Admir-.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09
$40 REWARD

VXT1LLIAM CORNELIUS, who was confined in
w the jail of Vanderburgh County, awaiting his
trial. on indictment fos Grand Larceny, brokejail
and escaped the nigh of the lst, of March 1913.
Said Cornelius is a man about 40years of age, slen-
der in body and feet or inches high, thin visage
and sandy complexion. walks lame, as il one leg
was shorter than the other had steel mixed coat.
named era WORD McGREGORY, who was con-
fined in said Jail on charge of assault and battery
with intent to murder. will give the above reward
for the apprehension and of both OF said fugi
tves or S5 for the apprehension and return of said
Cornelius and SIS for said McGregory
Sheritfs office Evansville, March 4.
JOHN ECHOLS, s. c.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09
FxECUTORs Sale of Real Estate,-By


T. vIrrue oi ali order OF the Vanderburgh Probate
Court, wiil on Saturday the 18th OF March, 1913,
between rhe hours OF 10 O'Clock A. M and O'Clock
T. M, OF said day the door ot tie Court House in
the city OF Evansville fir public auction the fol-
lowing described tracts land being the land that the
late Clark NC IlliSer died seased namely $50 acres
tine North part OF the southeast quarter OF lection
number six in township number six, South of Range
number nine, west in vanderburgh County. and l67-
90 lUO acres the North West quarter OF number five
in Township number six, south of Range number nine
West, and 80 acres the West halt Of the South East
quarter OF section number thirty three. in township
number five, South of range number nine West, in
Warrick County Indiana, and also the following
of land subject to the lite esIBte of the widow
off aid decd lent, il being apporoned to said widow
for her dover by the PrObate Court OF Vanderburgh
County, desciibed follows, namely: l60 the
North East qaarter OF section number in town
ship number six, South OF Range number nine West
in VandeIburgh County.
| TERMS OF oALE-A credit of nine months for one
huff and eighteen months for the other half will be
given by the purchaser giving their notes with approx
ed security without any relief whatevur from vaua-
| atiJn or appraisement laws.
q. b. WALKER, Executor.
| feb l6 3w-p-f So 90
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09

n BY virtue OF an order OF the Vanderburgh FRO
bat Court, February Term, ID lo46, l will sell al
public auction at the Court House in Evansville. IA.
on Monday the 9th day of March, l64S between the
hours of IL O'Clock A NJ and o'clock NJ. the
north half the south east quarter OF section 80 III
township 81 range eleven west, in Vanderburgh
County, Ia, containing 50 acres more or less.
TERMS OF SALE-One halt cash, and one half on a
credit OF six months with approved security waving
relieI laws. HIRAM NELSON Admir-.
ofEstate Of Ebenezer Hutchinson, decd.
By IYGLE 4, WHEELER. Atty's. ieb III:
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09

DEscHAPELLEs, Creates whist player in the world
dying Paris, the principal whist club there put its
cards into mourningvoted to play for three months
only with cards black edged. This remarkable man
is said to have the genius of a Newton applied to
games of chance. His power of combination was
wonderful. He become an arbitrator of all disputes
in such maters and his chair when he played the
Club House on the Boulevard Mon,matre was sur
rounded by the curious in a crowd.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09
4 DMINIsTRATORs Sale of Real E.-

N tate.-by virtue OF an order OF the Vanlerburgh
Probate Court made its February term, lo4S viii
expose public the door OF the Court house
the ci OF Evansville, on Saturday, the 1lth day Of
march next between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ
and O'Clock Z. NJ. of SAID day the East half OF the
south East qnarter OF section No 20 in township No
oouih of Range No. 10 Westin Vanderburgh Ceun-
ty as the property OF Gotleb Faas late OF said Coun-
ty, deceased
TENS OF SALE.-Two hundred ard twelve dollars
to be paid i'll cash, the balance in six months from
the day OF SALE purchaser giving his with APP
proved security, waving all relief from appraisemen
and valuation laws
feb l6-3w MARTIN SCHMOLL, Admir-.
Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-03-09
feb2e--3t
e NOTICE to FRUIT GROWERS !,

80 NOTICE TO FRUIT GROWERS 90
- THE subscribers after returning theil -
- sincere acknowledgements to therfi lends -
ana me public for their very liberal patronage, would
respectfully them that they continue the business OF
kind and 81 The very Best quality that can Be
ed in the United States, which they will dispose of
for prompt pay, on the most reasonable terms. For
the information of who have never visited our Nur-
scry, would say that it is located one mile from
the city of Evansville on the Boonvi.ls road.
Mr.. Hoffman may always be found at all business
hours either at the Nursery at the residence of Mr.
George Bates, near the premises
Jan. 27, 1913. HOFFMAN & HEIKES