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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
Iron, the National Era.
RESOLVES.
ny MISS PHGBE CAREY.

have said I would no, NEE, him have said the
Suaset burns along the hi-tops, and I'm wait
ing here again.
But my promise Is no. broken, though stand
where once we met:
When hear his coming footsteps, can fly him
even yet.
We have stood here oft when evening dccpened
slowly DER the plain,
But must not, dare not, meet him in the shad-
ows here again;
For could not turn away and leave that plead.
ing look and tone,
And the sorrow Of his parting would be bitter as
my own.
In the dim and distan. ether the first star is shin.
ing through,
And another, and another trcn,bles softly in the
blue;
Should linger but one moment in the shadows
where ] stand,
] shall see tho vinc-lcaycs parted with n quick
impatient hand.
But will not wait his coming. he will surely
come once more:
Though said would not meet him, have told
And he knows the stars of evening sec me stand.
ing here again
Oh, he surely will not leave me now to watch
and wait in vain.
'Tis the hour, the time OF meeting. in ono mo.
ment twill be past;
And last night he stood beside inc; was thai
blessed time the last.
! could better bear my sorrow, could J live thai
parting DER.
q, wish Ind not told him that would moi
come once more.
Could that have been the night-wind moved tho
branches thus npnr.
Did hear coming iootsiep, or the beating o
my heart!
No. hear him, can sec him, and my weak
resolves are vain,
will fv, but to his bosom, and to leave i, no
again.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

The touching story OF the beautiful
NIaninc" has doubtless met the eye OF mn-
ny Of our readers before; but, like the New
Testament, it cannot be read too often, for
il impresscs upon the mind Of the reader q
beautiful lesson Of chris,ion forbearancc
mud sympathy. The heart must move in
sympathy n. the sigh, ri the sulicrings and
misioriunes Of others, before we can DC .
happy people.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
THE BEAUTIFUL MANIAC.
1.-THE fire that on my bosom prays
Is lone as some volcanic isle,
No touch is kindled at it's blaze
A funeral pile.n

Is lone as some volcanic isle,
No touch is kindled at it's blaze
A funeral pile"
In the morning trim from Petersburgh,
there was lady closely yelled, in the same
car with ourself She was dressed 10 the
purest white, wore gold bracelets, and evil
IDENTIFY belonged TO the higher circles Of So
ciety. Her figure was delicate, though
we'll developed, and exquisi,ely symme.ri-
cal; and when she drew aside her richly
embroidered veil, the glimpse Of her fen
lures, which the beholder obtained, sntisfi-
ed him Of their extreme loneliness. Beside
her sat a gentleman in deep mourning,
Who watched over l,er with unusual solicit
tudc; md several times, when she attempt
ed 10 rise, he excited the curiosity Of the
passengers by OBTAINING her in her seat.
Outside the cars all was confusion, pas
scngers looked to their baggage, portcrs
running, cabmen cursing, md all The usl.
al hurry and hustle attending tho depar.
ture Of a rail road train. One shrill warn.
ing whistle from the engine, and we NOV
cd slowly AWAY.
At the first motion Of the car, the lady
in white started to her feet with ono heart
piercing scream and her bonnet falling of,
disclosed the most lovely features wo ever
contemplated. Her raven tresses fell over
her shoulders in graceful disorder. aud
clnsping her hands in prayer sbc turned
her dark eyes toward heaven. What ngo.
nv wns in TINT look! What beauty, too
what heavenly beauty, had not 80 much
misery been stamped upon it. Alas! tia,
one glimpse told a melancholy tale.
"-shc was changed
A BY the sickness OF her soul, her mind
Had wandered from It's dwelling and her ewes
They had not their own lustrc, but the look
Which il not of earth sho was become
The queen Of a fantastic realm, her thoughts
Were combinations Of disiointed things
And forms in,palpabc and unperccivcd
or other sights familiar were to her."
Her hrothcr, the gentleman dressed in
black. was unrcm,ting in his efforts To
soo,h her spirit. lie held her back 70 her
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

TnE BoLrERs.-Thc Amherst Express.
thinks those who, taking the ground that
the Wing party 10 dissolved. have left i,s
candidates to support Mr.. Van Buren,, ore
now in . position similar TO that Of tho hero
Of ono Of Coughs temperance or snti-tcm
perance anecdotes:-
Hc was riding with the driver on stage.
coach near Rochester; he had taken sdrof
too much,' and consequently was unable "a
retain his seat, and fell overheard into tho
sand. Tho coach stopped Of course for the
gentleman (D to regain his scat. lie soon
gathered up, when the following colloquy
ensued: We'll. driver, (hic) we've had
quite turn (hic) over, hsint wcr mo,
No have not turned over at ALL Il say
(hic) We have mo, you are mistaken,
YOU only fcll off, i say We (hic) hare,
III leave i (hc) TO the company 'IIavn'i
we (hic) had a turn (hic) over. gentlemen |!
Being assured they had not, well, diver
ihic) said he, 'if I'd kaown that, (hic)
uoYld'nt a got ostr
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
TIL. WAY UGURMAN LEFT

Wc find the following amusing account
OF the way tho patriot O';ormau escaped
tho British officers, Oh leaving ireland,
while they were On the look gu, 10 SEQ
that just such characters as he should not
leave:
Mr.. Richard U'Gorman. The Dublin
Evening Post will be happy to hear that
Mr.. Richard O'tior,nan was in he hands
Of Mr.. Little, K. NJ, who, however. tho
Post will be mortified to learn. ic. him slim
through his fingers or more properly, from
his arm Before the steamboat, f:us search
cd, nj the quay at kirush, as we have al
ready related, Mr.. Little aud the police
were standing on stones, devourin. with
their eyes every mnle passenger who hnp.
pcncd 10 be standing or sitting, waIkipe or
loungng on the deck ot tho vessel. They
didn't mind the ladies' and women, and
even il they threw casual gancc 1T the
feminine faces, you may DO sure their eyes
dwelt but briefly on the features Of the old
ones. The plank was pu. out, aud the pas
sengers discnbarke,l, stepping out on tho
landing with considerable alacritv, and
walking the gauntlet between the files Of
police: There was an old lady, however,
of sallow complexion, aud dressed ,sso,ne
say, in black who got out with some diff
Guilty; and lettering good deal aud com.
planning not little, was making her way
up the slip to where Mr.. Little, X. NJ. hap
pcned to be- standing. His attention was
attracted, his palInntry was reused, and no
cour,eousIy descended, offered bis arm md
led the feeble old lady up To the Iandng.-
Little did he know the sex Of the Miy We
nre positively INSURED that she was Richard
OGorman-that he was among the pms
scngcrs, numbers now assert; and ,i.at in
formation to that effect was furnished hlr.
Little, is perfectly obvious from his pres
encc on tho spot. lie is said to have nc
ted the squire with great dignity, con,!olnc
with the old lady ns she mu.tered .Oh
dcarw and bidding her sdieu, when sho
wns cxtricn.ed from the crowd. with "A bow
That would have dore credit 10 Lord Chcs-
tcricld himself - LiDrrick Examiner.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

A GEM PAssAoE.-ln n letter written
10 1888, Lamartine thus beautifully and
reilgiously cxplnins bis motives for enter
ing political life:
"When the Divine Judge shall summon
US to appear before our conscience at the
end ofour brief journey here below, our mod.
esty, our weakness will not be nm excuse
for our inaction. II will DO Of no avail "a
reply, we were nothing, we could d. moth.
ing, we were hut as grain Of sand. lie
will say to US, placed before you, in your
day, the two scales Of beam, by which the
destiny Of the human race was weighed =
in tho one was good, and in the other evil.
You have intelligence to sec, conscience
to decide, and you should have placed this
grain Of sand in one OF the other; YOU did
neither. Let the wind drift il away j, has
not been ofany use to you or your tre.h-
rem"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

TABLE TALK.--"Sbsll I help you &c
some VI the tomato ,sus?"
mo, thank yo,'. hut III trouble you
for some polato-sus"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

ANMporE or JouS JACoB AsroR.-.Do
you ever trust, Mr.. Asior? inquired Mr..
X. i do not trust str rangers, sir was the
reply, unless they furnish satisfactory city
reiereuce.' 'Then,' quoth MIR. X, the
skins have selected must suffice this time,
and paying tur the same, he departed. In
the afternoon Of the same day, just before
the smiling Of the New Bedford packet. the
young trader returned tor his lot Of furs.
Throwing the whole pack on his hack. he
left the store, but Ind not proceeded do
zen yards from the store when Mr. A. call.
ed his name, bidding him come back Sir
said Mr.. A., you Gun have credit for any
amount Of goods you require. provided they
are to be found in my store But STAN.
mersd Mr.. H., but my dear sir, can give
YOU no city references--I am strauges
here.' 4 ask no other recommendations
responded the rich merchant, than that al.
ready furnished by Yourself. The man
rho is not ADORE his business need never
hesitate To apply TO John Jacob Aston 70.
credit" Thus commenced trade between
two merchants, which was continued &c
the mutual satisfaction and advantage oil
both for long term Of yenrs. Mr.. X. is
now one Of the most eminent capitalists ia
New Bedford.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

TArERiyG ORA great many ways
have been devised Of rendering easy tho
way Of The drinEer back 10 habits Of tenn
pefanco; but tho following strikes 10 as
both original and cflectual. We ore no,
ceftein however, i the spared visky" were
fil!cd wah "vater" at first, and the custo-
mer take his ''schnnp" Of pure wa,cr, that
il would not be quite o. safe, as no could
limo der dcmpranch" ut once.
"vell, den, Homes, tell Won how you
Do. You 70 and pny IN par-cI visky, md
dake i home, put toshct IN il, und si'Uncief
YOU want IN schnap, 60 nnd iraw il, md
shust 80 much visky ash you traw off II der
toshct. shust 80 much vatcr you pour into
der parrel; den. you see, YOU have always
full psrreI visky, only d'recly sfibcr
vile. il comes weaker and weaker. und &C
lasht you haf noting put un parrel water -
den vou want no more use yor visky, ~
you jine der de,npranch."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
ALFRED SANDERS, EDITOR.
DAVENPORT, SCOTT IOWA, THURSDAY OCTOBER $ Is4s

seat, but her hair was still unbound, and
her beauty unveiled. The cars ratified on,
and tho passengers in groups assumed their
conversation. Suddenly wild melody
arose; it WINS tho beautiful ma mac voice,
rich, full, aud inimilabIc, Her hands were
crossed on her henving bosom, rnd she
waved her body as she sung with touching
pnthos:
''she IS far from the land where her young hero
sleeps,
And lovers around her are signing;
But coldly she turns from their gaze and weeps,
For her heart in his grave is lying.
"Shc sings thewld songs Of her dear native plains
Every note which he loved awaking--
All little they think, who delight in her strains
How the heart OF the minstrel is breaking.''
Her brother was unnamed. md he
wept only rs man can weep. The mir
changed and she continued:
elias sorrow thy young hear, shaded,
As clouds over the morning fleet,
Too fast have those young days-iadcd,
That even in sorrow were sweet.
II thus the uIkind world withcr
Each feeling that once was dear:
Come, child oil misfortune, come hlthcr,
iii weep with thee, tear for tear"
She then sung fragment Of the beauii-
full hymn
ssJesus lover OF my soul,
Let me TO thy bosom ily.'
Another attempt TO rise up was prevent
ed, and she threw herself on her knees be-
side her brother, and gave such mourntul,
entrcating look, with plniutivc s'savc me.
my brother save your sister," that scarce
q passenger could refrain fiom weeping.
We shy scarcely, for there was one man
(wns he a msn?) who called on the con.
ductor 10 ''put her out Of the car" He re-
ceivcd the open scorn Of tho company
His insensibility to such scenes Of distress
almost defics belief, and vet this is in every
particular, an ''over true tale" Should
nc ever read those lines, may bis marble
henrt be solicned by tho recollection OF his
brutality.
Again the poor bcniehtcd beauty raised
her bewitching voice IL ono OF the most
solemn sacred airs:
ssOh where shall rest he found,
Rest for the weary soul -
And continued her melancholy chaunt
until we reached the steamer MI. Vernon,
on board OF which VIC descended tho mag.
ni.icent James River, the unhappy brother
and sister occupied tine ladies cabin. His
was sorrow too profound for ordinary con-
ISOLATION; and no one dared 10 nirnde SO far
upon his grief MS to satisfy curiosity.
We were standing on the promenade
deck, ndmiring the beautiful scenery Of the
river, when 1T one Of the landings, the
small boat pulled away for the shore with
the unhappy pair, en- route Tor the asylum
at -. She was standing erect in the
stern OF the boat, her bead still uncovered
and her white dress and her raven trcsses
fluttcring in the breeze. The boat return
ed and the steamer moved of for Norfolk
They were gone! TINT brother with his
broken heart, that sister with melancholy
union Of beauty md madness.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

Tmr TRozEs DEAD Ar ST.. Bray,gD.
The scene Of tho greatest interest ut the
iospice--s solemn, extraordinary int .rest
Indoed--is that ot the Morgue, or building
where the dead bodies of lost travellers arc
deposited. There they arc, some 81 them
as when the breath Of life departed, sud
the death angel, with his instrument of
irost and snow s.iiiencd and embaln,ed Tor
ages. The fioor is thick with namclcss
skulls and bones, and human dust, heapcd
in confusion. But around the wall. are
groups Of poor sufferers, in the very DO
s'tfon in which they were found, rs rigid ns
marble, and in this air, by tho preserving
element of mn eternal frost, almost a.
cr0mbIing. There is the mother and her
child. a most affecting image Of suiIern.
and love. The face of the little one re-
mains pressed 10 the mothers bosom, only
the back part oithe skull being visible, tho
body EMBODIED in her careful arms-careiul
~ vain. ntiectionate in vain, to shield her
offspring from the elemental wrath Of the
tempest. The snow fell thick and fast,
and the hurricane wound them up n one
white shroud, and buried them. There is
also tall. strong man, standing alone, tho
face dried and black, but the unbrokcn
teeth, firmly set and close grinDing from tho
fleshlcss gums, il is most awful spectacle.
Tho face seems TO look ut you from the re-.
cesscsofthe sepuIchrc, no lift would tell you
the story MA fearful dcath-struggle in the
storm. There are other groups more indis-
iinct, but these are two never 10 be fargot.
ten, and the whole Of these dried and fro
zen remnants Of humanity, arc a terrible
demonstration Of tho fearfnlness Of this
mountain pass, when the elements let Loose
~ fury, encounter the unhappy traveller.
You look nt NIL this through the grated win
dow; there is Just light enough to make il
solc'nnly and distinctly visible, and to read
IN 4 spowerful record ofphysical agony and
Of maternal love in death. The little child
hiding its face in lis mothers bosom, and
both frozen To dcnth--one can never for
get the group, nor the m1mcnio mort, nor
the token ofdeathless loyc--Ilr. Checrcr's
Wanderincs.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

SowL AND BoDy.--A son of the Emerald
Isle, who arrived at New York the other
dry. was asked to take glass Of groe, but
he declined, giving AZ a reason Cor his refn.
sal, thst he ioined the Temperance Snciety
in Cork, before DO left Ireland. Ills friend
replied that was M consequence, 40 .
pledge given in Ireland vas mt binding
here. To this piece Of left handed moral.
~. Pat Indignantly retorisd-'Do ye sup.
p'se whin brought mo body 10 America,
Id be afther having me anvil il ireland!'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

Charles, said father to his son, while
working in a saw mill, 'whst posses
scs you 10 associate with such girls as you
do7 When was Of yonr ago ! could &C
with the first CUT
But said Charles, the first cut il d
ways slab-did you know that?'
Help me turn this log. Chnr ley---quick r
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-03-16
A RADICAL CURE FOR DYSPEP-
SLA. LIVER COMPLAINT A.ND
.NERVOTS DEBILITY

DYSPEPSIA, OR INDIGEsTIoN AND IT'S CoNsE-
~ quENcEs.-An eminent Professor savs:-"t
chiefly arises in persons who lead either very Sc.
dentary irregular life Although not regarded
treated, may bring on incurable Melancholy, Jaun-
dice, Madness, or Vertigo, Palsy and Apopexy-
A great singuarty attendant on it is, that 1t may
and often does continue great length of time with
out any remission Of the symptoms.
CAUsEs-Gref and uneasness OF mind, intense
study, prouse excavations, excess in venery exces-
sve use of spurious liquors, tea tobacco, opium,
and other narcotics mmoderate repletion over dis
tention of the stomach deficiency in the secretion
of the bile gastric juice, exposure to cold and
damp air, are the chief causes of this disease.
SYMproMs-Loss of appetite, nausea, heartburn,
acdity, and fetid erucations, gnawlng OF the sto,
mach when empty, uneasiness in the throat, pain
in the side cosveness, chlliness, anguor, lowness
of spirits, palpatations, and disturbed sleep
TRE.TMENr-DR. ALIENS VEGETABLE:
COMPOUND has never failed in affording imme-
ditae relief, and radical cure for this disease.
Principal Office No. II North Eight Street, PHI
ladelphia, east side. WV
ou-To be had of the following Agents: r. w.
DAY, Port Tobacco, and E. LEO sPALD!NG,
Leonardtown, Md. aug l2-ly'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-03-16
THE NETWORK
SCIE NTIFIC A M E RI G. A n
THIRD YEAR.

This popular Scientific and mechanical! Journal
(Which has already attained the largest circulation
of any weekly paper Of the kind in the world,
will commence its Third Volume on Saturday, Sept
25th.
Each number of The Scientific American contains
from five to seven original Mechanical Engravings
catalogue of American Patents as issued from the
Patent Office each week notices of the progress OF
all new mechanical and scientific inventions; IN
sructions in the various Arts and Trades with En-
cravings; curious philosophical and chemical ex-
periments; the latest rail road intelligence in Eu-
rope and America ; all the different mechanical
movements published in SERIES and illustrated with
more than Hundred Engrarings, sc. sc.
1t is in fact paper that merits the patronage OF
all mechanics and manufacturers throughout the
United States and should be in the hands Of every
one that feels an interest in the advancement OF
Mechanical or Scientific improvements IN this
country.
1t is published in Quarto Form, conveniently a.
dapted to binding, and furnished to Country Sub
scrbers at the too price Of 1tvo Dollars lea-One
Dollar n, adrance, and the remainder in Six Months
Address, MUM s co. Publishers,
l2S ton-Street, New York,
Post maid,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-03-16

Practical Clock and Watch Maker
and JeWelEer.
No. SO, Pratt Street, I'd door from Conn.,
merce ST.. Baltimore,
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of
H. Charles county that he keeps at his store a
variety of Fancy Articles and Jevyelry,
in part as follows:
Gold and silver Watches, watch chains and keys,
Do do Spectacles, Spoons and Thimbles
Gilt and jet Jewelry-Purses and Pocket Books
Perfumery, Soaps and Cologne-Spy Glasses
Pcnknves, Razors, Scissors, Knives and Forks
Tea and Table Spoons of all kinds
Work -boxes-Guns,P Pistols and Percussion Caps
Violin Strings-Carpet and Travelling Bags
Whips and Canes, Snuff and Cigar Boxes
Umbrellas, Brass, Wood and Alabaster Clocks
Ladies' Fans, Harmonicas, Toy Watches
Rattles, Beads and Necklaces, Matches
Razor Straps, Shaving and Dressing Cases
Needles, Pins, Hooks and Eyes, Eyelets and
Trimmings
Whaebone, Bonnet and Ribbon Wire
Suspenders, Carriers, Leather Belts
Paper Hangings and Binds-together with
many other articles.
Persons visiting the city would do well to call at
No. so, as he can sell any of the above articles,
and do all kinds of repairing cheap if not cheap
er than any other establishment in the city.
". B.-Clocks and Watches repaired at amo-
ment's notice and aca,ranted
nov. Sly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-03-16
WORMS! WORMS!
DR.. ZOlEick offers Worm Remedy.

THIS Worm Remedy possesses advantages over
Il the common Worm syrups or Nermlfuges In
use in its being perfectly safe and useful medicine
where there is fever. Here, purgative 1t re-
moves the Fever like charm, even if there is none
If these animals in the Bowels and where worms
exist. it throws them off the stools, or kills them,
when thew. in the latter case become dissolved and
PASS off in this way, without their being noticed
This medicine is
PURELY VEGETABLE, SIMPLE, lNNO-
CENT,
Easily taken by children it being neither nauseous
or disagreeabe to take. Children after taking the
first dose or two, have frequently been known 10
beg their mothers nurses to give them more than
the directions recommended.
This Worm medicine like other medicines, is In
tended for immediate use, appers on the package
Letter from Mr.. iona. Newcomer, Washington
Co. Md, to DIR. Vim. Zolickoffer, Carroll Co Md
June Sd, Is47.
Dear Sir.-We sold all the worm medicine some
time ago. Since it is all gone, we arc asked for II
more than ever cant well get along without it
Please send Us or 6 dozen. Send it to Frederick
Mr.. Lovely, the stage driver will bring it to us
Send US the bill we will pay you.
~ IONA. NEWCOMER.
Persons wishing a supply, will apply to c Hers
tons, Frederick City, Md. Who has purchased from
Dr. Zollickoffer the entire light of his medicine.
nrNone genuine without the signature of VIM
M. d. on the package.
AGENTS.
VIM. BOSWELL & CO., Port Tobacco.
E. LEO. SPALDING & Co., Leonard Town
| SAMUEL B. ANDERSON, Upper Marlboro
nov. lS-3m,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-03-16
TO PLANTERS.
ENitzserald's Improved Burr st<

k'ltLscFSllO LII proved BUFF stone
IL Mill is recommended with entire confidence
|. 1t is portable, occupying space of not more
than square yard, and weighing only $50 lbs.
II. The stones can be dressed by any common
laborer in an hour; and they will grind an allow
ance of ten bushels per week for 8 months without
needing to be picked.
III. The mill can be driven by the ordinary horse
powers used for threshing, or by any other power.
w. 1t will make 80 bushels of meal Grounded
measure) from 25 bushels of corn (struck measure)
V. By simply turning screw it will grind coarse
ly for hominy or for feed.
vi. 1t will grind from to bushels of fine meal,
or from to 10 bushels of homny or feed per hour,
according to the power, using from l to horses.
By grinding feed for stock, third is saved, which
would pay for mill in one year.
VII. This mill is exceedingly simple and will last
for many years. when worn out, however, the stones
may be renewed for only $50.
Certificates from numerous persons at the South
who using the mill, may be at the Office of
this paper. The mill will be worked one whole
day before sale. Price $50. Orders addressed to
l.. CARsrAIRs GUM, proprietor for Maryland, may
be left with the Editor of the Port Tobacco Times.
iy Is.