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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-10-07

Appearance ot MUMMY
The correspondent Of the FTeeman's journal,
visiting the nsurgent district on the l2h, writes as
follows: ,,-,..,
Al Newton Hill, the insurgents, IL is believed,
have formed an encsmPment, and an assured 2.
cred with people. The military have formed
| camp close by. Last night CurraghnoTe wss al
tackled by body OF insurgents, Tor The purpose .
\ taking The swivel guns and cannon, with whIel
the Marquis Of Waterford recently fortified IL. Inc
MARQUIS sent for the troops, but did not hear o
the result large body of marines leil " eteIlo''
this morning for the scene, having been ms.
out with biscuit and meat for some days; The!
were marched off by Major General Macdonald
who is busily engaged Of that place, IN the dispo
sition Of the troops at his command Every t1iIl
| other insurrection. When passing by Coonarnucl
wood, i easily perceived that several oithe uee
l had been recently cut down; they consist clilen
of fine Young ash, exactly suitable for the purpose
| for which they are supposed TO have been taken
| for making pike handles.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

GEy. TAyLoR.-'I know not how others
iclt,' said Gen. Taylor, in one &c his brief
and beautiful replies 10 the complimentary
addresses made TO him in New Orleans,
"but for myself, how much socvcr ! may
forget, in the hour Of battle, tho sad consc-
quences Of the strife, they always rush up.
on my mind afterwards, making my hcnr,
sink and causing me to feel like child. |
had hoped 10 have done moro for my coun-
try than ] have. ! thought that might
be enabled to accomplish n speedy and hon
orablc pcncc--an crcnf essential 10 the rel
fare Of both countries and particularly SO
10 on,. omn'
How different the tone and sentiment
brcathcd in this simple yet touching e!iii-
sion from the spirit that cosdly runs through
the Presidents official remarks on the sub
icct ot the war! BALI San.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

We clipped the following from the Cincinnati,
Gazette some months since and laid it aside FOR
publication, where il has remained since. In it
we recognize tho genius of an old friend, c!ouded
most true by a too devoted worship Of the God
n,an,mon, but still capable OF soaring above the
slow fights Of vulgar desire" Success TO thee,
I.con-string anew thy harp. which in child
hoods folly thou ''hungsi upon tho " low," and
sing pcans OF praise to the s'Ilero Chief of Buena
Vista, and confusion TO The 'spaliry soul who dare
Tn C.z
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

A MORAL FOR You've LADrEs.-sListen,'
said my uncle Toby, '.istcn and attend, aud
you shall have moral and an example.
When tho wasp now in the window cntcr-
cd the room, YOU flew at il with oil kind Of
violence. | wonder il dijn't sting every
one Of you. Now, in future, IL, q wasp.
when il comes hayo its little bout, md
make its little noise. Don't stir muscle
don't stir lip--but he us quiet MS tho
statue Of Venus or Diam, or any body Of
that sort. until the wasp seems inclined, as
o, this moment, 10 settle. Then do M do
now Whcreupon, dipping the feather
end Of tho pen into the crunt Of salad oil,
he approached tho wasp, and in the soficst
and tcndcrest manner possible. Just oiled il
upon the body-thc black and 'low-likc
groom's INSTRUMENTATION dos! !. fell
turned upon its back, and was dead in
minute. There, girls,' said he, 'sce what
kindness aud little oil docs. Now, here's
my moral and cxamplc. When husband
comes homo in nn III humor, don't cry out
and fly at him; but try little oiI-in fact,
treat your husband like wasp
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24
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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

"STRIKE WHILE THE Iron Is Hor."-
Two servants who had lived together many
years, with an old gentleman in Northamp-
tonshirc. were one evening sitting by the
kitchen fire, when tho bachelor said TO the
maid: "lfonnah, you and | have lived ma.
ny years together, and been very comfort
able; master gets very old and shaky, and
can't last long; and when he dies, We
shouldn't like 90 part, SO suppose We be
married; we've saved a bit Of money apiece
md when masters gone should go on BIZ.
of land What sayesi, yes or no at once?''
Hannah replied, "No Peter, I'D rather moi, !"
The next night the same parties sat in the
snmc places. After little time Hannah
said, "Peter, I've been thinking about what
sou said last night, md hive altered my
mind" Peter answered 10 three words,
$50 havel.'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24
ADDRESS
Of The Wing Members Of tho Legislature 10
their Constituents.

The undersigned consider il proper at
the close Of the extra session oi tho Gencr-
al Assembly, and before separating for
their respective homes, TO address few OBJ
eervations 10 their constituents in cxp!ana-
ton Of The course they have felt il their
duty to pursue in regard to some Of tho OBJ
iecis for which il was declared they were
convened.
The state Of parties In the first session
Of the General Assembly which met at To-
wa City on the 30ih day of November,
l646, will be readily remembered. The
House Of Representatives enumerated ihir-
ty-ninc members, composed Of seventeen
wings proper; seventeen .dcmocrnts" pro-
per, aud five independent or union mem
l,crs from tho county Of Lee, three Of whom
had formerly acted with tho wing party,
and the other two with the "dcmocratic''
psrty. The Senate consisted Of nineteen
members, being composed Of six wings pro-
per-clevcn .sdcmcrats" proper and two
independent or union members from the
county of Lee, one having previously acted
m wing, the other as 'sdcmocrat."-
Though the wings, including tho three
members from Lee above alluded 10, may
b said 10 have held the prcpondcrance Of
power in tho llouso Of Representatives,
ihcvc was ia joint ballot .'democratic''
MATURITY Of four, including the members
from Lee, who had acted with that party.
Going a Ittlo farther bncls, il will hc re-
mcmtcrcd that the result If tho election
icr members Of tho first General Assembly
was hailed BY the presses Of tho ''lcmocrat.
ic'' party in the State, ms 'denocratic'
victory, and tho wing members elect de-
nouucod 10 advance for they alleged re-.
pagnaace to joint convention.
The first session commenced, as is well
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24
CROUCH AND READY"

Thy country halls thee, Hero Chief;
There's victory in Thy tramp,
No foe can meet thy eagle eye,
Thy patriot ardor damp.
II
On Palo Altos bloody plain,
Rosacn's field OF palms,
Thou gave'sl new glory TO our name,
New lustre 10 our arms.
Victorious still, at Monterey,
Thou did'st VIVA, few would dare,
And foremost in that bloody fray,
Thy form was everywhere.
Though paltry souls may dare assail
The deeds thine arm hath done,
Black cnvy's 81 aft cnn never dim
The laurcls thou hast won.
Y.
Go on. Go on, old Hero Chief,
There's glory on thy brow,
Thv name Is on each patriot tongue,
Thy Jame's Hy cc,;',try's nor.
Ky. LEON.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

Az INDIANS OPINION OF JoE Snrru.--
The Indians have the greatest possible con-
tempt for Joe Smith, ind denoinnatc him
Tshc- walis-kc, which signifies rascal
Nor have other false prophets risen more
highly in their estimation. A few years
since the notorious Matthias made his mp
pcarance nj the door ot kenknk's (chicf Of
neighborng iribc,) waikeon, or cabin.
lie wore n long benrd. which was part.
ed on one eide Of his chin, long gun on
his shoulder, md red sash around his
whist. Keokuk asked who he was, to which,
Matthias replied tina. no was Jesus Christ,
tho only true God, and that he Ind come 10
gather the Indians, who were the seed of
Israel. "Wcll," says Keokuk, who is n vc-
~ dign;iicd man, 'srcrhnps you are Jesus
Christ, perhaps you arc not. Ii you arc
Jesus Christ YOU cannot be killed. IT YOU
arc not Jesus Christ you arc rascal and
deserve to be shot. Look nj these two fine
rifle pistols--,hey were made ia New York
they never miss their MIN. Now see
me sound the ramrod. They have heavy
charge. Now | nm going to fire." Al
this Matthias suddenly boitcd, being IN
willing that his claims 10 Divinity shonld
he tested by 80 novel aud striking mode
Of the theological argument.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

Bon WALKER.-Wc heard very good
ono of Dob. Whilo crossing the plains to
Santa Fc, General kcarnoy was some dis
.anco ahead with the advance guard. Ono
OF tho officers, belonging 10 the rear divis-
ion, singled Bob out, and sent him ahead
with letter to the General. When he
came up with them they had campcd and
Bob snuntcrcd into the Generals marquc.
Were sittin' uiong right sharp,s Gcncr-
al says he.
Yes, SIR answered the commander.
i wish you'd Jest look nj thu. boss Of
mine, General snid Bob, land give mo your
'pinion how he'll stand tho racket clur
through TO wbnr we're goin'.'
sfIayc Won captain al the head OF your
companyg inquired tho General.
We'll We hcv lsoss, md he's some punk.
ins, too answered Bob.
whenever you wish 10 learn anything
ia regard 10 your movements, then, said
the general, enquire Of him.
'Thal's military is in inquired Dob.
sThat il military, SIR answered tho
General.
well, General, they gin me letter fw
you, but cuss inc il know whether ough-
ter gin il to you in pusson, nr send il
through our orderly. md 70 I'll 20 back
and ask Mc captain and hack he went,
sure enough, with The letter in his posses.
sion.-RcrciHc.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24
From the German Of 10
THE saw MILL.

By WILLIAM c BRYANT.
In yonder mill rested,
And sat ne down To look
Upon the wheels quick giimMcr,
And on the flowing brook.
As in a dream before me-,
The saw, with restless play,
Was cleaying through iir-trcc
Its long and steady way.
The tree through all its libres
With living motion stirred,
And, in dirge-like murmur,
These solemn words I heard
Oh, thou who wandercst hitlicr,
A timely guest thou art.
For thee this cruel engine
10 passing through my heart.
When soon, in cnrth's still bosom,
Thy hours rest begin,
This wood shall form the chamber
Whose walls shall close thee in.
Four pIanks--I saw and shuddercd-
Dropped in that busy MILL;
Then, as tried to answer,
AZ once the wheel was still.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

One may 1.-Two conqueror, q king, or
magistrate, but he must die man. Tho
bed Of death brings man 10 his pure indi-
vidualty, to the intense contemplation, Of
that deepest oi Ill relniions--the relation
between The Creature aud the Creator.
Webster.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

A Niw WRINKLE.-A lady now in Par
is, thus alludes to the last novelty in tho
fashionable world: sLsce is in greater ia
vor thnn ever; il ornaments orr dress lit
orally from head to foot, being now adopt
ed ns on ornamcn: for shoes! We saw a
most clegan. slipper of pink taflcty edged
with gothic lace that cncircled the quarter
and then formed pompon in front, fixed
by sntin rosct,c or n little silver buckle.
Cindcrella's slipper might hide lis d;min-
ishcd head beside this coqueilish novelty -
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

Tar pRrzE CONTROVERSIAL Mr.. Holmes
won Sol. Lpman's silver cup, last eve
ming. with tho following conundrum:
"why was the capture If tho city Of
Mexico, like Iranhoc?" Because il was
SCOTS best work.
Another good ono rcnds thus: "Why
arc tho Mcxicans like ,ro0dcn clocks ?"--
Because tho Yankees first Get them to run
ming Rcrielle.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24
DAVENPORT, SCOTT IOWA. THURSDAY FEBRUARY o. 1913

the cases Of Messrs. Davis and Baker, i,
was deemed useless 10 investigate. These
were in the Senate, that Of Mr.. Sellnnn
from The counties Of Davis and Appanoose !;
who had accepted the Office Of deputy Sur.
vcyor with compensation Of some six or
seven hundred dollars. That Of Mr.. O'Bri
en Of the House, who had been appointed
to and accepted similar office; and thu.
,oi Mr.. Lcilingwcll, who had been elected TO
the Office Of Prosecuting Attorney for tho
county Of Clinton, and who had acted in
that capacity.
Such wcrc tho materials with which VIC
were invited into joint convention for
the purpose Of clccting u. s. Senators and
Judges Of the Supreme Court. Our reply
was, VIC cnnnot consent to do SO, until each
House sl,o!' have been pSgcd Of its illegal
unconstitutional members. The result is
tho absence Of . representation in the u.
States Senate until after the next general
election for members Of the General As
scmbly. A result less 10 lie regretted since
the lns, veto Of President Polk on river md
harbor improvements, placing the idea Of
appropriations for the Improvement Of the
navigation Of our rivers during the remain
der Of lis term Office beyond hope, thouch
we should have tho voice Of many States
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

At printers festival in Washington,
the following was regular toast:
Wosnon.--Thc fairsss seork cf creation,
seeing that tho edition i extensive, let no
one DO without copy.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24

Some ono inquiries whether bcdstcad
Is bedstcad when il is Iittlc buggy? A
Yankee answers this question by asking
another, to wit:-whethcr woman q .
woman, when she 10 little smlhy?
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-02-24
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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
CHILD BIRTH.

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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
MIR. HARROD'S ADDRESS.

Gen. Taylor: You are already aware, sir, that !
am the bearer Of a gold medal voted to by Con-
gress, to commemorate your brilliant achievements
at Monterey.
1t was handed to me in Washington by the Pre-
sident of the United States, through the honorable
Secretary of War, with a request that | would
place it in your hands; and nov, General. / have the
honor of doing so, together with the official docu-
men,s accompanying it, handed me a, the same
time,
Permit me, General. on this occasion, to express
my qualification at being the bearer of this medal,
and having the opportunity to present it to you in
the presence of such a numerous and brilliant as.
sembly Of your fair countrywomen, and at the
same time to pay my respects to You. whom the
nation thus honors for bravery and skill in conduct
ing her armies.
This, General, is a tribute from your country, in
which our whole people, from Maine to Oregon,
will cordially unite as a proper, though feeble ex~
preston of the nations gratitude to one of its brav~
est sons and mostfaithfuI patriots.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
Daniel webster-The Prospect.

A SYNOPSIS of the views of this distinguished gen
tIe,nen, respecting General Taylor, the Presidency
and the Free Soil question, will be found on the
first page. The publicly expressed opinions of Mr.
Webster. so highly favorable to the Southern can
didate (though we disagree with him as to some
points, augers well for our triumph at the North
Amidst the wild discord which abolition sentr
ments are creating Throughout the Union, and array
ing the people of the Northern States against Gen
Taylor. in consequence Of his being a Shareholder,
this Drawing the opinions prevalent at such a tlme'
by Mr.. Webster, and coming out boldly for Taylor
and Fillmore, has raised him much higher in the es-
timation of Wings, and the people generally.
doubtless, throughout the country. He is a tower
of strength. and is looked up to and his opinions
followed by thousands in the section of country
where he resides.
The South has hut to be true to herself and her
institutions-to her honor and TO her duty and
her vote will be unanimous for Taylor and Fill
more, Since their nomination, they have been dai>
ly gaining in strength in every section OF the coun-
try. Distinguished citizens, like Mr.. Webster, hi
therto silent upon the Presidential question, are
coming GU. boldly for the Philadelphia nominations.
Men who have heretofore supported the Admistra.
ton, and who assisted in the elevation Of MIR. Polk,
are pr%oclaiming through the newspapers IN every
quarter, as we have published, that they are Demo-
Gratis, but they cannot support Lewis Cass. States,
which were doubtful at the commencement of the
campaign are no longer so. South Carolina, which
has been democratic for the last thirty years, main
tains that she is still 50, yet a few days since she
adopted the hero of Buena Vista as her choice can-
didate for the Presidency. All doubts are resolving
themselves into certainty respecting Ohio; our tick
ct has assumed a glorious aspect in that State, and
the Wings must triumph in November. In Penn
sylvania, the tide of 1910 is again flowing with
the rapidity of that period, and we have nothing to
fear respecting her. New York is not counted upon
by the Democrats; she is surely ours. With these
three last States, together with those confidently
set down for Taylor, he goes into the Presidency
with an overwhelming majority.
While these t~lattering prospects from abroad are
enlivening our spirits, let us not he snpine at home,
but woodwork, as if we were toiling in a race for
life or death-and give a vote for Old Zach that
may well be proud of while we have life and
to cast our suffrages as freemen.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
GEN. TAYLOR at Pass Christian.

A letter to the Picayune. dated Pass Christian,
Sept. IS, says: 1.-THE ball is just opening, the intro
duclory ceremony of which was the presentation of
the medal voted by Congress to Gen. Taylor for the
glorious victory of Monterey. As have told you,
Charles Harrod, ESQ.,. of your city, was appointed
the medium of delivery. y The steamboats,
about leaving the wharf: The lamps are blazing,
the cannon is laundering, and all is hustle TO begin
the dance. In haste, &c.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18
u Il NINE:
MONDAY Y, SEPTEMBER 1s. l54s.

NorlcE.-Those persons who were Subscribers
10 the "Ibervillian,' and to whom we have been
sending the Southern Sentinel. are respectfully in
formed, that unless the present number of this pa
peri returned. they will be considered as snbscri-
bers from the above date.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

SIeSs In ALABAnA.--The Taylor Convention
of the seventh district has selected Samuel F. Rice
as the Taylor and Fillmore ~elec,or for that district
Mr.. Rice was a thorough going Democrat, but goes
enthusiastically for Taylor and Fillmore, and is hard
at work, addressing the people in various parts of
the district.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

EARrHeuAKE.-A Geographic despatch has been
received III New Orleans from the North, which
says that a terrible earthquake had been felt at St.
Kits and Antigua, which lasted five hours. The
houses 10 those Islands were nearly all destroyed
and the loss of life very great.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

GREAT PoLITIcAL EcLIPsE.-One of our con-
temporaries says there are to be five ecipses the
present year-two of the Sun, two of the Moon,
and one of Le,ois Cass-the eclipse of Cass to be
complete throughout the Union and Mexico.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

The New ORLEANS CREscEST.-This able and
useful paper has lately been reinforced by connect
ing with ii, as proprietors, the names end energies of
J. O. Person and J. c. Larue. The former is a
gentleman of fine business capacities, and will
doubtless find that the hurry and excitement of his
present sphere, is both congenial,o his taste and pro-
ftabIe: if he is as fortunate in his command of the
fiscal affairs Of the Crescent, as he was upon a cer-
tain occasion while in the command of an old river
steamboat in a gale in the Gulf of Mexico, there
need be no fear as to the fate of his present enter
prise. Mr.. Larue is well known-as an editor, we
unhesi,atingIy affirm, with due difference to the
opinions Of others, that he is undoubtedly the ablest
in the State. The Crescent will continue neutral,
and the editors promise to make such arrangements
as will add much to its interes, and beauty. With
the active, punctuaI and honorable business talents
of Nc 2ure and Pierson-the chaste and vigorous
pen of Larme-and the taste and steadiuess in bis
official capacity Of our old friend Hayes-not init
mating that he is otherwise out Of his oHice-the
Crescent ought to control a subscription list sur.
passed BY no other journal in the city.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-18

Hon. A. STEPHENs-This gentleman is fast re
covering from his wounds, and is gaining strength
rapidly.