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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
LOCoFoCO PRESCRIPTION.

The Locoiocos or Hunkers Of our State
continue to trumpet their own infamy.
Epitheis cannot be found too severe 10 ap-
ply 10 the Mormons, who are peaceably re-.
siding within tho confines Of our State, pur-
suing the honorable occupation Of tiling
the soil. So long as these Aormons voted
the f.ocofoco ticket, that party used nough.
but honied phrazcs in alludng To them, bu,
no sooner do they see proper to advocate
the Why ticket, than with one accord the
combined Locoioco press Of Iowa hurl the
most opprobrious and vile epi,he,s at them.
We defy the annals Of our political history
10 disclose greater sproscripiion for opin.
ions sake" thnn that exercised towards this
body Of people, by the party holding power
in our State. We clip from the Dubuque
Express, as a sample Of the language used
in speaking Of tho Mormons, the extrac.
which follows, merely remarking that the
reckless inconsistency OF the editor will be
seen, when we inform our readers that the
legal forms mentioned in the extract, were
conferred by the Locofcco officials Of our
State upon an agent selected by them
selves!--
s.Thc Humane and Philan,hropc Wallace,
Clerk Of Polk county, hearing OF what was done,
and knowing that ii would resul, in the torciblc
expulsion, il not total determination Of this delu-
il impossible Tor the reckless hog drivers to go
through the legal forms Of making these wild
MANAGES and vile criminals, citizens and voters
in our Stnte.n
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

MIsERABrr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS frc-
qucntly refer TO the predictions Of old Fa-
Their Richie NJ authority u tho present
popularity Of Gen. Cass. They think the
.'sunsct Of life gives him mystical lorc;' =
but, ~ in 1910, they may DO sadly mis,a-
taken in the prophecies Of man governed,
as is Mr.. Richie, moro by feelings than
Judgment. The following is IN extract
from his paper Of Sept. 22d, ls4O-lIow
tremendously was the old man mistaken:
Anew York is 80 certain for him, that
the man 10 almost considered fool who
doubts il. We CHIN for Mr.. Van Buren,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Missis
sippi, end for argument sake, regard n
doubtful, Maine, New York. Ohio, Tonnes
sec, New jersey, North Carolina, Louis.
lana, and Michigan. Let Tho Wings blus.
tor, brag and boast, m ihev may, MIR
Van Buren, is destined 10 be elected. Gen
Harrison cannot - certain Of more than
80 votes"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
SHEEP GOING ASTRAY.

The editor Of the keokuk Dispatch ap-
pears to have fallen among difiercn, class
Of people from what hc anticipated when
he took up bic abode in tho go-ahead city
Of Keokuk-if we may be permitted to
Judge from lengthy article in recent
number Of his paper. ltappears that some
friend had been reproving him for the black
guardsm Of his sheet. Russell pleads gull
~, bu, seeks to Justify his course in thu,
he is fallen upon strange times, Or rather,
among people who will heed no other Ian
guage than that which be uses. awe
would" he says, 'that men would be de-
cent, and act as such, upon gentle admoni-
tions; but when we find they will not, we
must talk to them ia manner that will
make them heed" Now it is useless Tor
our friend to pretend that he writes only
for the Whies-he writes Tor his readers,
and as his paper IS Locofoco, the reasonable
presumption is that tho most Of his readers
are Of the same stamp. But our friend has
such tractable disposition, that we doub,
not those over whom he has the moral su-
prcmacy will readily pardon any small dis
crepancies that they may observe in his
outward department, we'll knowing that he
Is willing to sin himself to save others sim
ming. ''lt is repugnant to our feelings"
he saws, ito talk Is we sometimes do, but
It's for their good we chastisc thcm."- :
They know it, Johnny, they know il, and
like willul children will return to the pro-
lection Of their kind guardian.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
HENRY CLAY.

Those Locofocos who have SO fondly
hoped that HENRY CLAY would accept the
nomination Of those Wings, Who still cher
ished the idea that that great statesman
would yet be candidate Of their party,
must be considerably crest-fallcn by the
positive manner in which he refuses to nc
cept nomination. The following is from
the New York Express aud at once puts q
qnietus to the Locofoco hope-how vain.
alas!-that tho magnanirnous Henry Clay
would follow in the footsteps Of Martin Van
Buren,.
When we first heard Of the intended 50 called
Clay movement in this city, We addressed pri-
waite letter to Mr.. CLAY, not expecting in return
any answer which we could pu, in print-bu,
VIC have received an answer, in which we are
authorized to suy rs follows
"AsaLASp, Sept. 8lt, 1915
''JaxEs Books ESQ.,:
81 have given, and shall give, no countcnancc
or encouragement 10 any movement, to bring my
name, NJ q candidate for that Office, the Prcsi-
dcncyl before the public.
"On one point desire no secrecy, and that is,
tina, am utterly opposed TO the use Of my name
rs candidate for the Presidency.
"My warm regards TO your brother.
II am truly your friend,
ssAnd obedicnt servant,
sH. CLAY"
The tclegrsphic dispatches under date
Of Sept. %, and which being for both polit-
ical parties, are noo-psr,isan, say "Thc
Wings Of New York, who nominated Mr..
CLAY for the Presidency, have called a
meeting to withdraw his name, agrecably
to his wishes.n We trust now that they
find il utterly impossible TO nominate tina,
honored man, every Wing in the Union,
previously inclined to 10 disatlccted, will
now fall into ranks and battle maniully for
Old lack.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
/ From, The Cincinnati Chronicle. |

From, Tie Cincinnati Chronicle.
Letter from Henry Clay refusing to allow his
name 10 be used Us q Candidate for the
Presidency.
The suhoined letter from Mr.. Clay is
presented to the public under the following
circumstances: In the course Of private
correspondence with him, we learned that
he had written q letter 10 some gentlemen
Of this city, declining request 10 permit
his name to be announced rs an indepen-
dent candidate. lie did not give US the
names of the parties 10 whom his letter WAS
addressed, probably, because, as he said,
the letter would be Immediately ,nade pub
lie. Knowing from this ihot he expected
its publications; but not seeing il in tho
newspapers; and rs We had been greatly
vexed At hearing frequent insinuations from
mcn who ought TO have been ashamed 10
make them against such mnn, to the Ct
feet that he countcnanced the independent
nominations which were made and making,
we thought il duo alike to Mr.. Clay AND
the public, in speech few nights ago st
the Fifth street Market Space, To say he
had written such letter and to inquire (if
any body there could tel) why il had not
been published? That mention Of the mat
ter induced the gentleman 10 whom il was
addressed to send it to us with note ex-
planning why they had not published it,
They do not desire their names to DO made
public, rs they are young gentlemen enca-
ged in merchantiio pursuits, mono Of them
wishing 10 figure in political movements;
but we take pleasure in saying thew are
citizens OF high responsibility, true Wings,
and real friends Of Mr.. CLAY:
ASHLAND, September l, lS46.
GENTLEMEN: have received your let.
ter stating that sin the present conflicting
state Of the politics oi our beloved country,
il is the honest and sincere opinion Of thou
sands Of your friends and jealous support
ers that this is the suspicious time for tho
Independent presentation Of your name 10
the voters of,his coniederacy for tho Chief
Magis,racy Of pur Union;" and you invite
me TO assume tina. position.
My name, gentlemen, was submitted,
with NV consent, TO the consideration Of tho
Wing Convention whichmet in Philadelphia
in Juno last, and the Convention did not
think proper to nominate me rs a candi-
date for the Presidency Of the United
States. have quietly submitted to its de-
cision; and cnnno. consent 10 my fur
Their use Of nv name in connection with
that Office. hive accordingly rcfrained
from giving, and must continue TO decline
giving the slightest encouragement or
conntcnancc 10 any snch use of it,
am, nevertheless, thankful for the con.
fidcncc IN me which you do me the honor
10 entertain.
With great respect, am,
Your friend aud obcdicnt servh,
II. CLAY.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
FROM THE EDITOR.

STEAMER MoNpIANA, Oct "a.
Mr.. l.. DAVIS,
My dear .tricnd-Whcn
al home and on duty, allow no 'local' Of
importance to cscnpe the, but being taken
rather suddenly with leaving, ] find that
l have neglected 10 notice ono or two Of
some interest to our readers, which had oc-
Cured previous to my departure.
My old friend Capt Wilson, il may mo-.
be generally known, was robbed on Thurs
day evening OF last week. Tho cat.like
propensity Of his good dame to detect the
sligh,cs, noise, while wrapped in the arms
Of Morpheus, has frequently been the boast
Of tho Captain, but in this instance the
thief actually entered the bedroom and alb
stracted from bureau adjoining tho bed
the Captains gold watch, valued At $lOO,
and $40 in money, besides ~ old family
time-piece appcr,aining TO his wife. In
deed the burglars in the town opposite us,
aro becoming quito notorious ior their skill
fulncss in entering mud robbing houses, as
my informant, citizen Of Rock Island, tells
me that another Of his fellow citizens had
his house robbed in similar manner with
in the week.
A young gentleman was arrested in
Pleasan, Valley, ILL.,, last week upon the
charge of robbery, search was instituted
and the proof TO lead 10 his condemnation,
like that Of Major Andres, WINS found con-
cenIcd 10 his boots.
The Yellow Fever has driven all Of the
above class Of gentry from '.head quarters"
New Orleans, and they have bctakcn them
selves to the towns on tho Upper Missis-
sippi. St. Louis is filled with them, scarce
~ night passes without tho commission OF
some diabolical net ot incendiarism or bur-
plary. In another column our readers will
find tina. these miscreanis have progressed
SO Gar up stream rs Galena aud that the
citizens Of that place have been made large
" to suffer. With commondable liberalitv
they have offered a reward Of $500 for the
detection Of the incendiary. trus. that
our town may be exempted from the .hiev-
ish propcnsities Of this rowing band Of mis-
crcants. Truly YOURS, A. 5.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
PIFRI.v(, SCHOOLS.

By reference 10 tho School law il will be seen
tina, all School INSPECTORS for Tow nships are re-
CURED 10 make their returns 20 The Fund COM
missioners of their respective counties by the
Erst day Of October in each year, and noon these
returns the apportionment to the several Towa-
ships shall be made in the following March.
Now when it is remembered that upon the
punctuali,y and prompsitude OF Inspectors in this
matter depends the reception OF money by the
several townships and consequently the success
Of Common Schools, is il not strange that it
should be neglected. Yet no stranger than rue'
a large majority OF the townships ia this county
up TO this time have made no return.
Where docs the neglect Of duty rest! Is il
with the Directors Of Districts or with the In
spectors Of Townships, for the Inspectors cannot
make any return unless the Directors first make
theirs. will here take occasion 10 state that if
those returns are made in two weeks from this
time, will receive them and hope those con-
cerned will attend to il, SO that the money may
be properly apnorrioncd mex, March and the
children in the county receive the benefit which
the law conlemplates.
HIRAM PRICE,
Fund Commissioner.
Davenport, Oct ith. 1913.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

@Thc leaves Of the trees upon the hills
opposite Us have begun to assume their au-
tumnal hues, the pressge Of approaching
winter. Tho breath Of old Boreas NJ il
rushes past, makes ones thoughts revert to
cheerful fires. Winter with i,s chilling
blasts will soon be upon ". Fuel, warm
clothing, and the many little comforts to
courteract its severity, should NOW be pro
vided.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
A SHORT LETTER FROM MR.. CAss.

A SHORT LETTER FROM MR.. CAsS.
We find ia the Savannah Republican .
correspondence between Gen. Cas- and
Mr.. Mosns, which with tho accompanying
editorial remarks Of tho Republican,, we
hasten to transfer 10 our columns:
VINO CAN DorEr ANY LoNcER?---We
lay before our readers this morning, . most
extraordinary correspondence between Mr..
Moses, late Democratic Delegate from
Florida to the Baltimore Convention, and
Mr.. Cass II seems that when Mr.. Moses
reached Washington City. on his way 10
Baltimore, he addressed letter 10 Mr.. Cass
making certain enquiries ~ to his views on
the subject Of Slavery in tho Territories,
with view to supporting him before tho
Convention, in the event that his answer
accorded with the Florida resolutions.-
This letter, with The reply thereto, has been
forwarded to Us by friend in Florida, in
advance Of tho mail, and will be found in
tins mornings paper.
Mr.. Cnss had said in his Nicholson let
ter that slavery could never be introduced
into the new Territories, because il wss
ssconirary to their la,rs," and ''because the
colorcd race preponderates in the ratio Of
ten to one orcr the rhifcs," and s',riN NOT,
therefore, PERMIT the cnslarcmcnt Of any
portion Of themselves" This is all tho
Abolilionists desire, and 10 worse than tho
Wilmot Proviso itself Hence Mr.. Moses
addressed him BY letter, frankly telling him
that his Nicholson letter was not sufficient
" explicit for tho South. lie inquired Of
him. therefore, whether he ''considered that
the inhabitants OF . Territory before th,y
form State Government, have the right to
prohibit slavery !" and whether the .'slave-
holders would have the undeniable right 10
emigrate with their slaves, TO any Mexican
Territory that may DO annexed to the Uni
ted Ststcs." These arc questions which
every Southern man ehould ask, but which
Mr.. Cass and his ultra supporters have
never dared 10 answer. Whnt docs ho do
in this case? lie simply encloscs the
Nicholson letter M his only answer, and
that. too, when Mr.. Moses had informed
him that this Same letter was not satisiac-
tory! Could any stronger evidence b
adduced to prove that he was afraid TO meet
the question, and that his letter was in.en-
dcd 10 cheat the South? What m easy
matter il would have been 10 answer these
questions ia favor Of the South, il he were
sincerely our friend. Let il be remember
ed, too, TINT Mr.. Moses wrote 10 him BE-
(oro he was nominated by the Baltimore
Convention, when there could have bess
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
BARNBURNERs IN IOWA.

A convention Of Abolitionists, Locoiocos
and Wings was held ut Iowa City on the
10Th ult., and the following persons pu. ia
nomination as Electors for Van Buren, and
Adams WIN. P. Clark. Of johnson coun-
"; Gen. verplanck Van Antwerp, Of JEFF
ierson; VIM. Miller, Of Van Buren, and DR..
Walters, Of Muscatine. Tho first named
gentleman vas . Wing; tho second and
fourth, Locofocos; and the third Abolition.
The first thrco were formerly editors in
this State. DR.. Walters subsequently, de-
clined the above nomination and DR.. Day.
ton, Of Bloomington, was substituted.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

EXTENSIVE RoBHERx.--On Tuesday night
Of last week, the auction store Of ScoTT &,
Orn, St. Louis, was entered aud robbed Of
between six and seven thousand dollars
worth Of jewelry, comprising gold watches,
diamond bresstpins, corn! necklaces aud
pins, and oil styles Of jewcIry KEEP. in .
iewelry store. A reward of $500 10 offer
ed Tor the detection Of tho thief and rccov-
cry Of tho goods, Or proportiona,e sum
for any part thereof.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
vILL.AlNDUS ACT.

We understand a. Sheriff Leonard was
crossing the bridge up ut Stubb's eddy on
last Saturday evening, his horse stopped
all Of sudden and refused to go any fur
Their. The Sheriff dsmounted 10 see tho
cause-when to his astonlshment he found
that some fend in human form had re-
moved the planks, and il his horse had ad-
vanced any farther, would have both fallen
through and dashed 10 pieces. Can il be
possible that we have any one in our CON-
munity that would be guilty Of such deed
- this? Ifso, he ough. to be ferreticd out
and punished.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

ARRIVAL Observation-Disclosures
Railroad Finishcd.-This morning At half
past ten, IN engine with several cars At
tached came into town from the Lake, aud
was received with shouts Of JOY by large
crowds Of citizens.
We could scarce believe our cars when
we heard the strange sound Of tho whistle
in the northeast. nor our eyes. when we
saw tho engine coming. Yet il Is reality.
The Madriver Railroad j. completed to
Springfield, aud the River and The the Lake
have shaken hands. Ohio Is crossed bv y
band Of iron!-SWiagfeld Ohio RepsJli-
c0n.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT GALENA.
GALENA, ILL.,, Sept. 81.

OBSTRUCTIVE FIKE Al GALENA.
GALESA, ILL.,, Sept. 81.
The most destructive fro that has ever
visited Galena, occurred this morning. !,
broke out at five o'clock in an upper loft oI
the Eagle Saloon, occupied by JcsErm GRIF
FIFTH. The building was Of wood, and the
fire soon spread to the adjoining buildings
on each side, also Of wood, and ran along
the roofs until the whole block, bounded BY
Washington, Main and Bench streets, down
as far as the brick house Of Dr.. WIERlcn
was in ashes. Loss 10 goods and buildings
very great. The post office, on the oppo.
site side Of the street, was several times on
fire, hut saved.
The fire was the work Of nm inccndiary.
Three attempts have been made bciurc,
within the past ten day, 10 fire the same
buildings.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

DEsTH OF JrpGE SAUNDERS. In
iayc,te Saunders. al Louisiana. died recent
IL ut the Red Sulphur Springs in Virginia.
lie WIS n delegate u the recent Why Ma
,ional Convention, mud read inc cxposi,ion
Of the political views and sentiments Ut
Gen. Tavlnr, which have been the subject
Of 80 much subsequent comment. Ito WINS
man of abilities, aud carried with him tho
universal respect Of NIL parties.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

UNPARALLELED GENERoslTy.-Durin
the time Gen. Cass was drawing heavy
salsry and some S.. 1000 extra pay, no pre-
scented a poor boy with dollar. For this
benevolent act. the bunker papers through
out the Uoion, arc landing the generosity
Of the great man! Il. is entirely charac-
tcris,ic ot the man" they say, although the
only generous act they yet have been able
to ferret out during his long life!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

Leslie Combs tcs,i.ics that ne has travelled
through ten States osinc Union, and ifthc Wing
party do not arouse themselves, Lewis Cass, will
be The next observation-disclosures Ian Eaa.
Gen. Leslie Combs testified in speech
recently made At Cincinnati, that he had
travelled through elcrcn States Of the I'm
ION, and swherever he had been was the
cause Of Old Tack winning
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

On Thursday morning las, we counted twelve
loads Of wheat, on and near Papoose bridge. /,
found a ready market.-B,oonrnyio Eng.
We can stand in our door any fair day
and count from twenty 10 thirty wagons
similarly laden.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

JUDGE WILLIAMS At ROCK ISLAND.
The Advertiser gives rather an amusing
description Of Judge Williams speech q,
Rock Island, a fortnight, since. A meeting
Of the Wings had been called 10 listen to
Col. Baker; after he had finished, Judge
Williams, Huokcr elecior Of this State, was
called for and responded in speech two
hours in length. The following is tho con-
clusion Of the Advertisers report:--
"l'hc Judge finding nothing in General
Taylor's upper story 10 recommend him,
next attacked his boots; he said tie Gener-
nj had "fIvE Tors which were the United
States Bank for the big toe, protective
tariff Tor the second toe, Distribution for the
middle toe, Internal improvements for the
next, md the Wilmot Proviso for the small
toe, that all these toes were hid in great,
highly polished military boot, which was
shining with hlazc Of glory. The Judge
cautioned his friends to look out for them
boots, and we think il is well they should
for them's the boots which arc bound TO nd.
minister last kick to locoiocoism, and car.
~ the wearer, toes and all straight into the
Presidential House. Il already horrities
tho Judge to hear any one say, ''Go II
aooTs.r The Judge talked about two hours
apparently with view to tire the audience
and prevent reply, he spoke Of nll man.
ner Of things and told several very good
stories; his speech, which was very anu.
sing one, il il did nothing else, served to
show of his admirable qualities as story.
teller. Alter IN elaborate mud somewha,
labored eulogy on Mr.. Cass, the Judge re-.
sumcd his seat.
.Col. Baker again came forward. and in
about ten minutes in the most mastery
stvlc, entirely demolished all the sophis,rie.
of this stray Democratic Elec.or from Town
The Judge was under the necessity Of ex
planning, got little mad, which made tho
matter worse for him, and finally, wa,
obliged to givo il up. Baker asked the
Judge, ~ he had told what the democratic
party were against, if he would be goot
enough to mention whit they were for
The Judge very promptly replied that they
were in favor Of the snb-trcasnry. Upon
this, Baker went on 10 show the sbsurtiits
Of great party such rs the Democratic
party processes to be, advocating only tho
sub-trcasury, which is in fact, nothing bu,
plnn adopted to prevent their own Office
holders from stealing the public money"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

STEINER -Weare under great
obligations to the obliging officers Of this
popular boat for the late and important
news from Europe. Also 10 the gentle
manly Clerk Of the Dubuque.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

THE PICTORIAL NEws.--Wc received q
sealed prospectus Of tho above publication
some time since, for which VIC paid full
postage, which entities US 10 just three
months subscription 10 the work, according
to the terms. At the end Of TINT time we
will be able to Judge somewhat Of its merits
and il worthy the pittance, notice the un-
dertaking.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

MUslc.-On Monday evening next, Al
the Baptist meeting house, Mrs. Cook will
give her first lesson in sacred music. We
would advise oil who wish 10 become &c
ouaiutcd with the rudments Of music, to
avail themselves Of this opportunity, as
Mrs. C. 10 an accomplished teacher.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

SPEEcH or Carr. BRAGG.-On our first
page Ne publish the testimony Of Colonel
Bragg, ssaunch Democrat, in favor Of The
Whig candidate for the Presidency, Gen.
Taylor. The people have tho same conf
deoce in tho firmness and discretion Of the
old hero that bis soldiers have ever mani.
fested.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-05

VIZ BELIEVE IRA curious case Of in
Jury il recorded in connection with the re-
cant outbreak in Paris. II i related Of one
individual that ball went in 1t ono cheek
and thsosgh the other, but - be mouth
hespsned 10 be open j. touched neither his
isvs sog biz teeth.