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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
TEierfion serenM .Ncremter.
THE LAST WORD.

This 10 the last time that we shall have
the privilege Of addressing those Of our
readers who arc voters, before they will be
called upon to express at the ballot box
their political preferences. 1t may be that
the welfare Of our country for the ensuing
four years, depends upon the suhrages Of
those who may peruse this number of our
paper, but whether such be tho fact or not,
VIC feel il our duty to urge upon every vo-
ter carefully to weigh tho consequences be-
fore he aids in rive,ing upon US that IN
wholesome administration, which during
tho past four years has sought to sap every
avenue Of national prosperity.
In this number Of our paper the reader
will find several very able articles, every
one OF which will bear the kccncst scruti
ny. Ifthcre he an error in a single state
ment made, VIC are not aware Of it. We
have selected them from among many Cor
the great number Of truths which they con-
tain 10 given space. Our limits are such
as to preclude us the pleasure Of publish
ing lengthy articles from the pens Of others,
or Of INJECTING them upon our readers from
our own pen. We feel the importance Of
the present election, and only regret tina,
we have not the greater ability to produce
o sympathetic feeling. We have the sat-
isfac,ion Of knowing, however, that we
have accomplished some good, and trus,
that this, the ..last shot in our locker" will
be not without its good effects.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02


The Van Bu.enites Of Ohio for some time
have claimed Rev. Arthur w. Elliott, OF
Hamilton, as ono Of their number, but he
recently came out in a communication in
which he declares his intention Of voting
for Old lack, "who," he says,-and he can
not say il Of either Of the other candidates
-"is an honest man, which is the first and
great qualification"
During tho campaign Of 40 we had tho
pleasure frequently 0: listening to the pow
erful arguments Of this reverend gentle.
man. lie was an able expounder Of Wing
principles and we felt assured that after bis
determined opposition TO Van Buren, at that
time, he could not now support the un.
changed ''litlle fox for the same high of:
fee. lie forsook bis pulpit in 40 and took
the stump during the whole campaign, to
the great opposition Of his neglected flock,
who however, were rejoiced 10 re-instal him
after he had completed his political circuit
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
IN A NUTSHELL.

Locoroco REASONING iron THE SUBJECT
or THE TARIrf.--Farmers. every yard ol
cloth that comes into our county encoura.
gcs American labor. Exclude foreign
manufactures and you arc making nabobs
Of American manufacturers. Admit for.
eign manufactures aud you are building
up the farming interests of community.
Vote for Cnss il YOU would have tho
above sentiments propagatcd.
VINO REASONING IRON THE SUBJECT
OF THE TARIrr.-Farmcrs, every yard Of
cloth that comes into our country detracis
from American labor. Exclude foreign
manufactures and you encourage home in-
dustry. Admit foreign manufactures and
you destroy the home market, drive spe-
Gle from the country, and make orr farmer
dependent upon an uncertain and nuc,ua-
ting foreign market;
Vote for Tayiorif you would propagate
the above Wing sentiments.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

BACKING FrirxD-We are authorized to of.
fer bets TO the amount Of $500 to $1,000, ia
real and personal estate, either on The general
result, Ohio, or Pennsy Err
press.
In some States gambling upon elections
il made DISTINGUISHING offence, and 50 il
should DO in Iowa. In this instance, how.
ever, the above parties will be made te
suffer moro seriously, should some gambler
ia the Wing ranks cover tho bets.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
"FREE SOIL- AND .LAND REFORM
PARTIES


There nrc many persons who labor un
der the impression that Stree sol'' and
"Iand REFORM are synonymes-that the
advocates of the former are sdherents 10
the latter, and vice versa, but il is M cr-
ror. The latlc~ is distinct and separate
organization. Gerritt Smith is the candi-
date for the Presidency Of tho "land re-
form" Or "voic Yourself farm" party, and
he has not, nor will not, wnive his pre,en-
sions in favor Of Martin Van Buren,. The
lending principle oftte latter party is, tho,
the government lands should be free 10 the
occupation Of all and transferable from one
to another, the improvements being con-
sidered. This is principle which is
bound to become popular with the mass, al.
though many difficulties present themselves
to its successful operation. Voters should
remember this distinction and not commit
themselves to the Van Buren, party under
the impression that they arc advocating the
sentiments Of tho Land Reformers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

STuMrED!--Judgc Colman, Of Town
City, recently delivered m ablc Wing ad.
dress. Tho Iowa Reporter, a Hunkcr
sheet, published garblcd extracts from il
and titled il an "Oilicial Aristocrstic Ad-
Dress" calculated to benefit the bunker
party. Judge Colman in n card offered
the luminous editor $40 it he would pub
lish il entire. The latter individual thus
placed in n dilemma was forced to crawfsh
which he did with his shell over his head
TO conceal his cars!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
CONCERT.

We invite attention TO the advertisement
Of n Concert Of Vocal and Instrume ntal
Music to be given by tho Davenport and
Rock Island bands at the Court House on
Monday evening next. The admission fee is
small and the entertainment will doubtless
amply compensate the amount; bu, aside
from this the members Of the respective
bands have incurred considerable expense
for instruments and tuition, and band of
music being public convenience, our citi-
zens should feel il duty, as We trust j, will
be a pleasure, to contribute this small
amount 10 their ASSISTANCE.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

TIE MORMON PRrcINCrs- tho par
ties turn out 10 the polls in their strength,
upon these precincts will depend the result
of the election in Iowa. We are happy
then 10 learn from tho Iowa Republican,
that Mr.. Picket who was authorized 10 or
ganize Poitawatamie county, in which are
these precincts, has disregarded the resig.
nation Of the great Mr.. Wallace, been
qualified by competent officer, and pro-
cccded to organize the county in accordance
with his authority as organizing Sheriff.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
HORTICULTURAL, rCCIETY.

L
Agrecnby TO notice, on Monday evening
last the citizens Of Davenport onl Rock
Island met at Cook & Snrnen,'s onicc 70,
the organization Of horticultural Society
On motion Jas. GRANT, Esq, was called
to the Chair and A. Sanders appointed
Secretary.
The Chairman in brief address statct
the object OF the meeting aud the nccessi,,
and facilities for tho formation Of such MI
association ns the one contemplated
90 motion, committee of FIVE, consist
ing Of Messrs. Ii. 5. Finley, J. Evans
w. s. Jack, L. 5. Barrows and A. San
ders was appointed to draft Constitution
and Bylaws and submit TO an adjourned
meeting Of the association.
The designation Of the society -"Dav.
export and Rock Island Horticultural Soci-
cty'-the number Of officers and thei,
term Of Office, being acted upon, an eIcc-
ton wns Immediately had which resulted in
the choice Of the following persons To serve
for the ensuing yenr:-Presidcni, JAMES
GRANT; Vice Presidents, Drs. GREGG and
Z. s. BARRows; Secretary and Treasurer.
A. Sanders; Executive Committee, John
Holt, w. s. Jacks, II. S. Finley. John Ev-
ans, U. K.aney, q. u. Sargent, and c.
e. AIvord.
The initiation fec being fixed at ono dol
lar, tho following persons paid in the
amount and became members 81 the socic-
,y:-J. Grant, W. s. Jacks, u. Kinney.
w. II. White, l.. S. Barrows, II. S. Finley.
A. Montgomery, G. B. Sargent, John Er.
ans, {. e. Alvord, Eiihn Alvord, Matthias
Mount, T.. Cook and a. Sanders.
About fifty varieties Of Apples were e.
hibied 10 tho Society. from w. s. Jack
md DR.. Gregg Of Rock Island, the orchard
on the Island. II. S. Finley and John Ey-
ans Of Davenport, etc.
A resolution was offered and una nimous.
~ adopted that Josrra KNOX, Esq, oI
Rock Island and JAS. GRANT, ESD, ol
Davenport be invited to address the sucic
~ at its adjourned meeting on Saturday
evening next.
|; was further resolved that the proceed
ings Of this meeting he published in the
Gazette and Banner newspapers Of Dav.
export. and Advertiser Of Rock Island, aud
that copy be sent TO the Albany llorli
culturalisl.
Adjourned. to meet Saturday evening
next.
JAS. GRANT, Chm.
a. SANDERS. Sec'y.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

Our neighbo, OF the Gazette will accep, our
thanks for his notice, in rs much as it enables
us to correct al error. We shouid have said the
Banner contains more NEW AND oIIGi.,aL EEaD VI
matter. tnan any papcr ia This vicinity. We con.
ceoc hat the Gazette has more quacl advertise
ments; but sill we do no, t,,nk that hind oil
matter has charms for the family circle. Is on,
brother satisfied .--Eamief.
By no means. Neighhor, you will have
to try again. You are still mistaken in
saying that the Banner weekly contains
more ''ncw and original reading natter
than the Gazeste--asidc from our list o,
ner advertisements.
We would suggest to our brother editor
that ncw quack advertisements possess
more interest, and rather better pay, than
old ones.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

The candidates for Governor Of the
States Of PENNSYLVANIA and Ohio run SC
close that il was impossible TO tell which
was elected until The official returns were
received.
From Ohio VIC have nothing official bu,
thus far the returns indicate the election
Of Ford, the Wing candidate.
From Pennsylvania the following VIC
trust settles the vesed question:
DETROIT, Oct. els r. NJ.
Ed. Chicago Journal:
Johns,o..'s official majority is increased
to 3j7. Senate, Wing II, Loco H.
House 80 TO 30.
Ii the above be the correct official re-
turns. and sc have no reason To think 9th.
crwisc, "ior the first time in fly years the
people, BY majority Of their votes, have
entrusted the government Of Pennsy lvania
into Wing hands"
AtcIcgraphic despatch dated Cincinnati,
Oct. Goth, ays:--"All Of the counties have
been officially heard from except Pickaway,
Columbian aud Woods, and from these
counties we have authentic accounts which
make Ford's majority 1868"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

A NEW MoyE.-The New York Tribune
asserts that the Hunkers Of that State med.
tate the withdrawal Of their clcctora! tick
ct at the polls, in favor of the Barnburners,
trusting that by thus ceasing to distract
their party, they will succeed in throwing
the election into the House. They think
that is the only possible way that Gen.
Taylor can be defeated. They are badly
scared.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
AN HONEST CONFESSION.


81 believe" said q candid Locofoco off.
cial few days since, .sthat il the Demo.
cratic party elect Cass il will be through
the agency Of Wing voters"
"flow so?' was the inquiry Of = Whig
present.
The answer to the query was sensible
one and we hope the Wings may note j,
well.
'.They will do IT," he replied, "by voting
Tor Martin Van Buren,"
Were this an isolated opinion we would
regard il not, but il 10 the universal impress
sion Of The Locoioco party.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

@On Saturday night week an aifray
occurred 10 . tavern At Dubuque, between
two men BY the name Of wager and Staf-
ford which resulted 10 the latter stabbinc
the former. He 10 seriously but not dan
gerousIy vousded-
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

~During the thunder storm Of last
Saturday, 90 POLITICALLY described by our
neighbor Of the Banner, an oak tree in
front of the mansion Of Rev. Mr.. HiIdreth,
short distance above town, was struck By
the electric 6uid.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

OUTRAGE.-The Ottumwa Courier saws,
that il has been ascertnincd that the kanes.
vile Poll Books were burned hv rascallv
limb ofthe law IN that vicinity by the hard
name Of James w. Flint. lie is but tho
tool Of villains Of deeper dye.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

Joux N. MAFrIr.-The National Police
Gszette accuses this clerical Don Juan u
having indirectly murdered his young wife
tho died Of broken heart, caused by
ths brutal treatment of her lecherous hus-
band.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
HAVE YOU TICKETS!

Let the Wings Of every precinct Of each
county, sec that they are supplied in time
and with plenty Of good Taylor and Fill
more electoral ticket.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

@According TO a census just taken.
there arc 2, II inhabitants in the city Of
kcokuk.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
NEw YoRk. Oct. 81.

Coolidge, wing, has been elected Gov
ernor Ut verunont.
Horace Greely has received the Congres.
sional nomination in the 9th district, New
York.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

1.-THE GREAT Issue OF THE PRESENT
ELEcTroS."-Upon our first page will be
found most an excellent article under the
above title, which wo commend 10 tho nj
tcntive and earnest consideration Of every
voter to whom the present number Of on,
paper may ''come greeting"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

@Hon. DIXON Il. LEWIS, Senator from
Alabama, died in New York city, on last
Thursday.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

"A Work FOR EVERYBODY Such il
the title Of a business mems Alma nae" oil
serenity pages, closely printed, and filled
with useful and desirable iniormation-in
valuable 10 business mcn-for which VIC
are indebted to our New York Agent, v
B. Palmer, Tribune Buildings. Single cop.
les Of the above work. Ia consist, OO
per dozen,-S7,OO per hundred.
VAN BrREN's PAss.-.-l'he E,llowin.
'spass" has just been issued BY Pcnnsylyn.
MAJ
To the Commander Of the Sail Rircr
Squadron:
SIR--Should Martin Van Buren, present
himself for passage up Salt River, you
will allow him 10 pass, unmoIesied.
By order Of the People.
October, lS4S. PENNSYLVANIA.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

Cas- EXTRA PAy.-Wc direct tho at
tention Of our readers to lengthy article
few columns 10 the right, titled sGen
Cass' Extra Paw IfGcn. Cass as Gov
ernor succeeded in swindling our govern
mcnt out oi such an immense amount, wha,
can be expected or him il placed in so res
ponsible station rs that Of President o
the United States?
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
4. SANDERS. Sec'v.

STATUE or HENRY CLAy.-It will be re.
membcrcd that the ladies' Of Virginia dc.
termining 10 have n full length statue oil
Henry Clay, commissioned Hart an emf
nent sculptor of Lexington, Kv., TO exc.
cute the work in the choicest Italian mar
bile. We nre happy to learn that uncsccp
tionablc models oi the great original have
been taken and that the artist is about pro.
ceeding to Italy to complete his commits
sion. The Cincinnati Gazette saws
"Thc full length OF Mr. Clay will p,esen, him
in citizens dfcss, just in the act OF comp citing
or just having completed, one OF those im2as
stoned and appea 'ng strains OF e'oguence, which
have given him such power over rs embIa.es Of
American ifecmcn, and made his name iami..
lar sound on two Continents.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
Ire6mcn! Stand at the Polls.

until the box is closed, and see tina, the old and
iniirm are no; aep. from voting by the hired bull
lies o. cass & CO., whose dry i, seems o be to
keep our old and timid voters from the polls
Watch hem well, therefore, and keep the wa
81.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

WING TICK l. T
For Electors of President and Vice President.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
When the Polls arc Open,


that we have votes enough to give the majority
on the 9Th of November To ON GocGu AND GsA.
d, IL al OF his friends vote. Our opponents will
haze oct every voter Of their pay. Shall the
friends Of Tay:oR be less active when the hes,
Int es,s OF our county, are at stake, and We
have Il in our power TO effect n change OF rulers
Fornid. il ifcemcn. Rather let us all do GU,
duty, and
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02

The following address from the .'Ba,te.
ry," we have abridged and so altered ms &c
suit this meridian. We now commend i,
10 the earnest consideration Of our political
brethren, hoping that they will nv all them
selves al the hints thus furnished and as
sst 10 rout from power, that dynasty
which has so nearly succeeded in subvcrt-
ing The liberties Of our country
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-11-02
Don't bclicrc uour enemies,

Sec TO these things, friends, and your country
will long have cause to remember you.
Once more. Fcllor- Frccmcn, rally!
Rally from every hill. Rally from every vale
Rally from your work shops. Rally from your
fields! Rally from your iresidcs! Old .Mcn-
you who have thus far preserved our liberties
RALLY. Yo,ny Men YOU who mus. preserve
our Liberties in years vet to comc-RALLY.
Rally, one and all. rally,
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-10
AN ACT.

Further 10 amend the "ACt for levy
ing taxes on all property in this
State according 10 it's true value
passed March ?, IS46.
SEC. /. Be IL enacted by the General
assembly ofMe State Of Ohi0, That there
shall be an annual County Board for the
equalization of real property in each
county, to be composed Of the County
Commissioners, County Auditor, aud
County Surveyor, who shall meet for that
purpose at the Auditors Office in each
county, on the second Monday of April
annually. Said Board shall have power
to hear complaints and TO equallzed the
valuation Of real property within the
county, and shall be governed by the FIRST
three rules prescribed in the forty-fourth
section of the "Act for levying taxes on
all property in this State according to its
true value;" PrOcided, that said Board
shall not reduced the value of the real
property of the county below the aggre-
gate value of the real property on the du-
plIcate of the proceeding year; adding
thereto the value of all new entries and
new structures lover the value Of those
destroyed) as returned by the several
township assessors for the current year:
Provided also, That the County Board
for the County of Hamilton shall not have
power to equalize the real property in
the citv Of Cincinnati.
SEC. 2. There shall be special Board
for the equalization of the real property
in the city of Cincinnati, To he composed
of the County Auditor. and four citizens
of said city, to bc appointed by the City
Council. Said Board shall meet annu
ally at the Auditors Office in Cincinnati
on the firstMonday of May, and shall have
powerto equalize the value ofthe rea
property within the city Of Cincinnati ,ant
be governed by the same rules, provisions
and Limitations, that are prescribed fo
the government Of the County Boards fol
the equalization of real property, Prov
ded that said Board shall not be author
lied to extend its session beyond the hrs
Monday of June in each year.
SEC. 8. The several County Auditors
shall lay before said boards of equaliza
tion. the valuation of the several parcels
of real property in their county. as thu
Same were entered on the duplicate o
; the preceding year, and of those return
ed boy the assessors Of the several town
ships for the current year, with sucbmaP
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-10
Carriage and Wagon Mandatory

TUNlIANKFUL for past favors, the undersigned
Il would respectfully inform his friends and the
public generally, that he is still engaged in the a.
bove branch ofbusiness, at the old Stand, one
and a quarter miles East of lancaster on the
| Pike, where he fattcrs himself that he is better
calculated and prepared 10 execute work, in a
ueater, better and more fashionable style than ev-
er--from the fact that he has taken greater care
in the selection Of his timber and tools aud has
employed experienced workmen; and i'll connec-
ton with this, he is determined to conduct his
business upon the basis of ready pay and small
pr6fts, so that hs customers can be accommoda-
ted with any article from WheelbarroD to a
tro-horse Carriage, WARRANTED to be execu-
ted in as good and neat style, ifnot better, and
sold for less money, than can be obtained ut any
establishment in the county
As a proof of this, the following list Of articles
and prices are here annexed
Woodwork oftwo-horse Wagons -. $500
do do one-horse Buggies.... 1900
Wagons, complete for from $j5, to SOS.
Buggies, . do $55, to SIS.
And all other articles at corresponding low rates
and warranted. e3 s Z. Nj. WINTER.
December 10, 1847. ...s ... "j.,.,.
N. B. All kinds OF Produce, at the highest
cash prices, taken for work. Also, stock such as
Horses Cattle. Hogs &c. ....f -..,...s .,...,
Call aud see us aud we will do you good Re
member that penny saved is as good as two
earned. ........ ti..f.tt.. .....t ......
GV'TOLL paid, on all OCCASIONS where the
work amounts to five dollars, and work alway.
done Immediately. +. NJ. w.
December 10, 1917. a..f 1y3l.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-10
BOOKS!,"R ROOKS!!

SELLING OF AT REDUCED PRICES.
TUNIIE subscribers being desirous to reduce their
II very large Stock Of Books, Papers, Station.
cry, &C. have determined to sell of large por.
ton oft at 0ery loo prices for cash. ''' ".'-''
Their Stock is mnch the LARGEST and most
vared OF any in the Western country. and will be
found tn embrace very general assortment Of
Lasc. Medical, Theological, Historical and Ms
ceilaneous Books.
ALSO-All the Classical and Common School
Books in general use. a,a,e .tr e
An extensive assortment of Cap, Letter, Bank,
Commercial and Folio Post, Dent and Medium
Papers Of the best Eastern manufatories. ..4t
French, English and american Stationery of
every variety and of the finest qualities
Rogers and WorStenkolmS Fine Pen and
Pocket Kniues Gold and Silcer Pencils; Gold
Pens, Steel Beads. Bags and Purses, Steel Trim
miags, Shell, IpOry, Pearl and VelUet SOr0enir's
and Card Gases, Pocket Books, Wallets and
Bankers Cases Ladies Port FoliOs and Albums
rich and elegantly bound.
A fine assortment of Note Papers and Enrel-
lopeS. &c, &c.
They would respectfully invite Professional
men, Teachers and all persons wishing topurchase
at cheap rates TO call and examine their assort
ment before purchasing elsewhere, as they are
determined to give better bargains than can be
had in any other Bookstore in the Western country
I. N. WHITING & HUNTINGTON.
Columbus February IL, 1848. 40
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1848-03-10

THE TRIUMPH OF CHLoRoFoRM.-A
most remarkable instance of the happy
effects of Chloroform, in overcoming the
severst pains incident to human nature,
occurred in Georgetown very recently,
in case Of obstetrics. We learn from
the National Iatelligencer, that DR.. Cra-
gin the attending physician. after assert
ing that the patient was of constitution
TO bear the chloroform, administered It in
the usual mode. The patient slept
soundly for about an hour, and when she
awoke found herself the mother OF her
sixth child, without having been sensible
Of the slig ghtest pain.