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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-20
From the Portsmouth IN. H.) Gazette.
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE MYSTERY.

The remarkable history we arc about to
relate occurred within our recollection,
and ncar Certain locality in New Hamp-
shire. The exciting event will be rccogoi-
xcd aud remembered. About two miles
from q email town in the State VIC have
mentioned, the road crosses hill Of con-
siderable cminsncc, beyond which valley
Of mile broad, called by tho people M in-
tervalc, lay extended. This piece Of Iand,
from over tillnge, was worn out, aud be-
longed 10 man who keeps a tavern by
tho roadside. Near the top Of the hill, on
tho side nearest the valley, was deep
pond strange place, il 10 true, for such
q thing 10 exist, but tho nature Of the
ground made permanent lodgment Of wa
ter 10 tho hill perfectly natural. Near this
pond thcsc stood rude tenement, in which
iherc lived woman, looked upon in tho
nsighborhood with great distrust and sus-
picion. She had little girl with her, n
child Of Eve years Of sge, whom she called
her daughter, and who vas Der only CON-
panion in tho hut in which she lived.
A farmer who resided in tho outskirts OF
the town, upon opening the door ono morn
ing, discovered this poor girl, barcfoacd
and ragged, crouched, beneath the cavcs
Of tho house, and seemingly worry much ter
rifed. When hc questioned her, she said
she bad come 70 tell him something dread
ful, but she feared her mother would kill her
for doing 20.
Oh, good cir, think Il i right that
should tell sou, for il 10 something very
bad, but my mother will kill ma il you tell
Der.
The farmer Quoted tho child's fears, and
then heard from her tho horrid relation that
her mother had last night murdered and
robbed . traveller, who he'd stopped at hes
house. Il had stosmed dreadfully during
the night, and . strange man she said had
cone 10 the lonely but, looking for shelter.
He had gone to sleep, stretched upon the
door bsiore the FIRE, and hearing groan IN
tho night she woke up, and cav her moth
er killing the stranger With knife. She
Icy still 10 great terror, and saw her moth
q take money from tho mans pockets and
hide il, and then drag tho body ia narrow
space behind the chimney, and cover il with
brentwood used Tor fuel, after which the
miserable murdercss crcpt into bed BY the
child's side. The poor girl could not sleep,
add q the firse pssp Of morning. che saw
her mother rise again, drsg the body from
tho chimney to Tho pond, at the back Of the
house, tic stones . il, and with : long pole,
forced il down into she shi6k mud q the
bottom. Terri6sd, pale. almost speschIesa
with fear, tho little girl 6sd from her moth.
ss's habitstion, and fan mile to farmer,
house, 70 rslste These hosrid dstsils.
Ofcourse The alarm 90 instantly given,
esd terrible eseileueas osw through ths
town end ssao6g Tie ssiokboss for miller
esound. Al ssrly hous u tho morning
fc,,nd constahlee ard laseo csovd OF PEG
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-20
The following beautiful lament portraying the
feelings .: IN Irish smigrans upon leaving the
place Of his nssivity after severe domestic sfic-
sion, We Published in part some yess since.
m NM HulcllNT1 LAMENT.
~ MAS. BLAcKwoop.

I'm sitting on the ssile, Mary,
Wher- wc sat side by side,
On : bright May morning, long ago,
When first you were my bride;
The corn wss sprineing fresh and green,
And the lark Gang loud and high,
And tho red Was on your lip, Mary,
And the love-lishs in your eye.
The place 10 little changed, Merry
The day 10 bright - shen-
The lssk's loud ssng 10 in my car,
And the corn 10 green again;
But miss the soft clasp Of your hand,
And your breath warm on my cheek,
And ssill keep list'aing 6os the words
You n.ver more may speak.
,Tis but step down yondsr lane,
And the little church stands nssf-
The church where We were wed, Mary,
80 che spite from hssss
But the graveyard lies between, Mary,
And my step might break your rest,
For I've laid you. darling, down to sleep,
With your baby On your breast.
I'm very lonely now, Mary,
For tho poor make no new friends,
But, q, they lore the better still
The few our Father sends!
And you were oil had, Mary,
Ny blessing and my pride
There's nothing left to care fos now,
Since my poor Mary died:
Yours was the brave good heart, Mary,
Thss seill kept hoping on,
When the trust in God had left my soul,
And my arms young strength had gone;
There wss comfort ever on your lip,
And the kind look on your brow
] bless you, Mary, for that same,
Though you can't hear NE now.
I thank you for tho patient smile,
When your heart was &. TO break,
When the huneer-pain wss gnawing there,
And you hid il for my sake;
] hless you 6os the pleasant word,
When your heart was sad and sore
Oh! I'm thankful you are gone, Mary,
Where grief can't reach you more.
I'm bidding you long farewell,
Ny Msry-kind and true!
But i'll not forget you, darling,
In tho land I'm going TO.
They ssy there's bread and wear for oil,
And the sun shines always there,
But III not forget old Ireland,
Were is fifty times ~ fair.
And often in those grand old woods,
I'll sit and shut my eyes,
And my heart will travel back again
To the place where Mary lies;
And ri think zoe the little stilc,
Where wc ~ side BY side,
And the spsinging corn and bright May NOR
when 6sDe yoa wese my onde.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-20

DRns ~ NOT GEHTlLsTx.-ll - 1sssles
we thiak, who said this:
"Wheu . pesson speaks eosrasly, b -
dressed himself clean . no purpose. -
clothing of our minds i cestaialy . = -
garded befoss thse ef cur bodieo. 70 -
tray 10 man's TALK . eossupg iupaGjnslies.
ID much greater oBsacs enainoe "a CO.
vessation o. gentlemen, sGo1 coy aealT.
renee of dreso imseinahle.n -tt
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-20
Man has right to lsnd.--Nat. Rcfosxl
30 hao . sleomboat.

HIGmwAy RonRERY.--The latest aud
best thing Of tho kind thst 70 have heard,
relates to "Frsd, !" ths prince AZ III waes.-
Hs was jogging hons rather late, aed ! lie-
lie happy, whsa passing BY dark alley, :
large two-6sled fellow stepped out and ssix-
ing him BY the collar, demanded bic mousy.
MONEY! said Sired, !" "money, 81 have
nonc--but sou will hold % mcmens, |
will give you my note u thirty days. ~.
falo ErPrcss.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-20
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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-20

Aseutlcman taking ~ apartment, said
10 tho lsndlady,
4 assure you madam, ! never lefl Q
lodging but my lsndlsdy shsd tears.'
4 hope, sis,' ssid shs, sM was not b.
cause you went away without paying
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-20

Going upr ssid % omnibus driver TO Q
Millerite tho other day.
'Yss, friend said the MilIsriis, - soon
- the Lords willing
Cant wait Gill that time,' replied tho
driver, Who cracked his whip and drove
on.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-04-20

"Wiihin this awful volume lies
The mystery Of mysteries.
O! happicss they Of human race,
To whom our God has given grace
TO hear, 70 read, 10 fear, to pray,
To lift the latch, and foEco the way;
But bcttos had thcy no'es boon horn,
Who read 10 doubt or read TO scorn.,'
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14
PROPOSITION FOR PEACE.

The rumors that a proposition for peace
has been sent from Mexico to Washington
begin to justify the conclusion that Mexico
has been brought to her reason at last
We have seen nothing Of a definite character
however, but the rumors that reach us from
Washington seem to confirm similar reports
from Mexico, rendering it probable that
some kind of overture has been made
through Scott and Trist to the War Depart
ment at Washington. This proposition is
said to recognize the Rio Grande as the
Boundary line to the position offered BY
Trist, thence west ceding to the United
States, New Mexico and the CALIFORNIA;, fol
which Mexico is to receive the sum of $780,
100000.
Ifit is true that a proposition has been
received, such as car be entertained, since
the addition outlay of treasure by our Gov
eminent it will no doubt be promptly sub.
mitted to the Senate, when we will see how
those anti-war wings will act; who are oP'
posed to continuing the war, and opposed
to indemnity. Will they reject the PROPOSE
ton for peace because it brings with it in
demnity? We will see.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14
g5+That the Democratic party is not sim

n That the Democratic party IS not SIN
oular in the charge, that the ultra wing
press and Wing orators, have c~orfriou'so
more to fan the flame of Mexican passion
to p~rotracting ihe war by keeping alive Id
the Mexican miud:the lingering hope that
peace will come without indemnity, iook
to the evidence of men who have felt ana
seen the folly of such an unpatriotic course
Scarcely an officer who expresses MS oP'n-
ion freely, of either party, but does ho'
condemn it to the uttermost Of language.
"Musfang" the Wing correspondent OF
the New Orleans Delta, thus notices the
and comfort" given to the enemy by
the speeches of Messrs. Clay and Webster;
The speeches Of Mr.. Clay and MIR. Web
Ister have been received here. II these gen.
tlemen want to aid and assist the enemy;
wby do they not 90 into their ranks at once'
If they had Mexican muskets on .he!
shoulders, they could not assist the Mex
leans as much, or do us as much harm' al
lthey have done by their speeches. In the
name of God, will the politicians OF on
country never cease gambling for the Presi'
Idency upon the blood Of our country! Oul
army breads not danger, nor do they feal
Ito die in defence Of their country, but they
lido dislike to be sacrificed to the unholy am
lbition of aspiring politicians and Politica
Iknaves. Is there no way by which oul
friends at home can put a stop to the unpa:
~riotic conduct Of politicians, who woul'
Sacrifice the whole army in order to giv'
tone to the next Presidential election!-
The army will defend and fight the battle
of the country; then let their friends at hom'
defend them from the injuries arising fron
such speeches as these, or the conduct o
such men. MuSIANI j.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14
A PROSPECT OF PEACE.

.a4ack upon the american Settlements IN
CaEfornia-Captnr of.Arasfa, p0lenc'a
TJrrejon, and Mtnon. ~
The shin Edith has arrived at New Or
leans from Vera Cruz, bringing dates to the
10th ult.
The Mexican Commissioners had submit
ted a treaty of peace, based upon the prop
~ositions submitted ty Mr.: Trist at Tacu.
baya. The document has been forwarded
to Washington.
Five hundred California Rangers recen.
Itly attacked the American settlements o.
|Laure and San Jose. They defeated the
settlers, drove them from the towns, ant
fred the buildings. Two American yes
sells had been despatched to assist the set
tiers against the m%arauders.
Col. Wynkoop, while pursuing a party o
|guerrillas, succeeded in capturing the Gel
Iebrated Mexican leaders, Generals Arlst'
and Valencia. He Immediately released
them on parole.
Col. Dominguez, with the Mexican sp!
reeiment, attached to the American army
bounced upon Coils. 1'orrejon, Minon, ant
their whole cavalcade, recently, at Iobuca
Their trains, tents, equipage, and arm.
traps were all taken.
Specie was daily arriving at n capital
being part ofGen. Scott's assessed ievies
Tie death of Com. Ridgely is announce
his disease was the govt.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14
Ma. MURRAY

= notice in the last num-
Der of the Democratic Banner, all article
over the signature of "Aany roters Of
Buffalo," calling upon me to become can
.didate for the office of Constable Of Bufa-
10 Township, at the next August election,
In reply I would beg leave to say, that
would have no objections to receiving the
Office, and should my friends see proper IA
use nv name in connection with the SAID
Office, and elect me, l pledge myself to dis
charge the duties to the best of my abilities
You will, therefore, please announce my
as a candidate for the Office of Con
stable of Buffalo Township, and obligs
very respectfully. your friend,
JOHN GRIMMIT.
Feb. 10th, lS4S.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14
,LYCEUM DEBATE.

The Dsxt question before this Society is;
Resolved that Charles the LIST Of England,
xasjustifabie in Signing the death War
rent Of the Ear Iof STAFFORD. The discussion
will commence on Thursday evening next
at 6 r.s6'ciack precisely. A public invi-
tation il extended to Community.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

A correspondent ofthe Metropolitan pro-
poses the vote cast fol. President Polk, as a
basis, upon which the different Counties
shall be represented in the Dem. State con.
vention soon to assemble at Jefferson City.
No vote cast IN the State since that time,
will be more general in its character, OF
present . better basis, for the action Of the
convention. Counties that have been
formed since that election, should divide
the votes With the counties from which
they were taken, or both adopt the vote
that most nearly reflects the strength of the
party, since that election. In case of DEL
egatiOng from Counties dividing, it will be
easy to tell what vote is represented BY
each delegate by simple division, and to
credit the candidates accordingly. If 9
County should have but one delegate pres
ent, let that delegate represent her whole
strength; if several, let her strength be di-
vided amongst them. The same rule will
do for the consideration of the delegates to
the district convention.
To suggest an equitable plan is all thai
is warranted at present, the consideration
Of which may facilitate the general under
standing and aetion of the conventions.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

At the Democratic State Convention, Of
New York, held at Albany, on the 2sth ult.,
Judge DEMO presided. An address in
opposition to the Wilmot-proviso, in favor
of free trade, &C., was adopted. All the
counties in the State, except four, were
represented,
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

Overland Route from Lake Superior
VIM. Bruce, Esq, Of Green Bay, has the
mail contract OH the Route from Green Bay
to Copper Harbor via. L'Anse. He spent
weeks last fall in exploring aud mar
king a road He succeeded SO that the trip
this winter is made from L'Anse to Green
Bay in ten days with ease, and no guides
are needed. Mr.. Eruce has made arrange
ments to carry any number of passengers
that may wish to avail themselves ofhis ser
vices. "
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

1--we will say for the information of the
public, that the Post Office heretofore kept
in the Store House of ]. N. Bryson & Co.
has been Removed to the Store House OF
Joseph Richardson, Esq, on Water Street
Mr.. Richardson has recently been appoint
ed Post Master at this place.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

FRoM FoRr MANN.-News from Santa
Fe to the 18th ult., has been received
Col. Gilpin was at Fort Bent, preparing to
anticipate an attack on him threatened by
q combined force Of Comanches and Mexi-
cans who had concentrated at a point goo
miles South. An express had been sent to
Fort Mann, for Company B and a section
of artillery, also for Lieut.. Tuttle. The
latter, however, was not overtaken before
reaching Fort Leavenwortl,. The order
on Fort Mann it was feared could not be
complied with, for lack of teams, Sc. All
of the horses except a dozen or So, had
persisted; also nearly every mule. Only a.
bout one hundred oxen remained Of the SOC
taken out with the trains.
Col. GiIpin was anxious to move forward
by the middle Of February. A detachment
lief. Fort Mann under command of Lieut.
O'Hara, on the 24th Of December, to es'
cort a suffers train to Fort Bent. On tn.
23d, every man in the detachment refused
to obey orders and deserted the Lieuten
ant. Col. Gilpin has ordered a Cour
Martial in the case. At Fort Bent, there
was an inadequate supply of provisions
and the cavalry was in bad condition. Eff
forts had been made to provide supplie'
from Taos, but in vain.-(St. Louis I'm
ion.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

u The Legislature of Iowa has adjourn
ed without electing either Judges of the
Supreme Court or U. S. Senators. Thi:
State has no Senators in Congress, and can.
not now have for another year. Soon af.
ter the Legislature assembled, the rights Of
several democratic members to their seats
were disputed, about which they wrangled
most of the session. The democrats have
a majority in the Senate, but a pOssum had
the casting vote in the House, who was in.
structed to vote with the democrats, but
acted with the Wings, which caused them
to put of the election.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14
3 M u

Col Fremont concluded the reading Of his
defence on the 26th ultimo., after which the
coart went into secret session, and upon the
doors being opened the Judge Advocate said
he would briefly argue a single point the
next day. We presume we may look very
soon for a final decision.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

The Legislature of Iowa, at its recent
session, appointed Charles Mason, WIN. G.
Woodward and Stephen Hampstead, to re-
wise and codify the statute laws Of the
-. .a <"t
State.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14
Feb. 10th, lS4S.

An arrival at Charleston, from st. Do
mingo, brings accounts con6rmatory Of the
report received at New York of a detected
conspiracy and the execution Of the leader,
the Minister Of Finance.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14
From the T~eIegraphlc Dispatches OF
the st, Louis republican.

!. PHILADELPHIA, ep. q.
Senator Pearce has, been unanimously
elected to Congress, by the Legislature
Of MARYLAND. =
The Wing Congressional committee aP'
pointed the 9TH of June, for the holding oil
the Wing National Convention, at lndepen'
|dence Hall, Philadelphia.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

II The next Democratic State Conven-
ton will be held at Jefferson City, on the
4th Monday in March next.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

GEN. TAYLOR.-We have private lei
tiers from Washington assuring us of the
prevalence of a general desire there that
Gen. Taylor should make public his views
on the Mexican war. Some appear to en-
terrain doubts as to his views, and merely
all admit the necessity Of his making an ex-
|plicit public expression Of them. Our for
eign relations will be in his hands the solu-
ton of the Mexican problem, if that prob
lem is not solved under Polk, will be in his
hands, should he be elected, and it is thought
to be indispensable that he should be known
to be in favor Of ending the war by falling
back to a line, and opposed to the annexa-
ton Of any considerable part Of inhabited
Mexican territory.-Louisr,M Journal.
So it seems the Wings are beginning to
be alarmed at Gen. Taylor's n%on-commit.
talism. His earnest advocate, of the Lou
isUiNe Journal, marks out a declaration fol
him to make, as the condition precedent &c
Wing support. But why c%onine his decla'
ration of principles to one subject2 Why
not ask bis views on all the great question.
affecting the prosperity of the country-it.
internal policy? Thus far Bailey Peytor
has done most of the confidential writing
and is anxious t., secure Taylor's nomina'
ton by secret pledges to Wing politicians
LIST. Louis Union.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

II We failed to notice last week that
the Democratic members Of both Houses
of Congress-having been called upon BY
public meetings of the people-agreed in
a caucns meeting, upon the City of Balti-
more as the place, and the 4th Monday in
May as the time, for holdingthe next Dem
~ocratic National Convention to nominate
candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent.
Motions to fix the time upon the 4th Of
July, and to designate Cincinnati as the
|place, were voted down in the meeting.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

IL The next Democratic District Con-
vention (for this the I'd Congressional Dis
trict,) will be held at Herman in Gasconade
county, on the 4th Wednesday in March
next. 49,.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

WR1cHr's CAsKEr.-We have received
the LIST number Of a monthly paper Of the
above title published in Philadelphia at the
exceeding low rate of 25 sents a year.
The Casketis a handsome, goodsized sheet
devoted chiefly to the elevation or improve
ment of the present system Of Education
and the dissemination of useful knowledge
Its articles are written with ability, and are
calculated to exert a healthy and moral in
~duence in community, which should Civ
it the widest circulation, especially amongs
the Ladies, to whom it is particularly re-
commended. We cOpyed several Of its ar
Iticles last week.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune says: Gen. Taylor has
written 10 Jefferson Davis in favor of the
Independent Treasury and Tariff of 1886.
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

LUCKY MAN.-Ths Washington cores
pondent of the Philadelphia Bulletin, says
that Senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania,
has realized some $500, 900 by the sale Of
his lands in Virginia to some English COM
'pany. :
The Montreal Herald records tire death,
on the 18th ult., of the Hon. James Reid,
ex- Chief Justice of the Court Of Kings
Bench, in Canada. ;.
The GAINES CAsE.-We have been ia,
vored with a copy ofa brief, written by
Col. Christy, Of this city, in the. case Of
Patterson as. Gaines, recently decided by
the Supreme Court of the United States
Col. Christy was one of the counsel of MIS-
Gaines, before the circuit Court, where the
case was originally tried. The points MADE
by Col. Christy, in bis brief, and ably argu-
led by him, have been sustained by The ou'
preme Court at Washington. These points
were the legitimacy of Myra Gaines, her
Iheirship to the property Of her father, Dan
Iiel Clark, and the validity of the will Oh
lsl3, recognizing Myra as his daughter
Col. Cbristy has been q long time engaged
in collecting the testimony and prosecuting
the argument of this case, under crcuH-
stances which would have discouraged 81.
most any other man, and did in fact break
down several other Attorneys. The appeal
was carried up mainly by bis persuasion
and effort. Col, Christy thinks that TIN;
decision settles the question Of Mrs. Gaines
high, to the immense property claimed oy
her. On the other hand, We are told BY
the Attorneys who oppose Mrs. Gaines,
that this was q mere made up case,-thas
the party opposed to Mrs. Gaines coussn-
tied to the admission Of eyi9epcs which vas
hot legas and va J6eiectsd in o.h:T sgitsT
and the decision Of tile Supreme Court u
Democratic banner., 1848-02-14

The weather has been mild and dry for
several days past, during which time the
river fell to q lower point here, than it has
bssu known for many years. Within the
last three days it has raised two feet
Weather pleasant, withheavy thunder and
lightning last night, accompanied with rain