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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-25
NEW DRUG MORE.

HE subscriber would iniorm the eli.
- tzens al nycnpor,, anl all .lr,se in
,he habit III trading NJ this place, tia, h.
Inns opened drug Store IN the roam nd.
joining the Gaz',,o Printing Office, in Par
rvs buildings, where he intends 10 keep
every article usually found in establish
meats OF The kind. Having had seven Or
eight years experience in The husi ness,
and being acquainted with the manner Of
compromising all medicines usually manu-.
featured by the practical druggist, he Hat.
tcrs himself that he will be enabled 10 please
those who may favor him with their patron.
ngc. Customers can depend upon obtain
ing MS pure qualities al medicine MS are To
be purchased in the West, nud at reason.
able rates.
Ills stuck consists Of a general assert.
mcnt Of Dnua~, MEDICINES, PAlNrs, O,,s,
VARxIsnEs, DyE SruFrs, DRusmEs, PATENT
MEDICINES, PERrraERy, CoNrmrIoNARy.
SEGARs, Fancy ARTICLES, &c. Among
which ,nay be found the following:
DRuGs Ann MEnciNrs.-Alun,, Alocs,
Aatl,nony, Arrow Root, Arsenic, Aqua
Forts, Aqua Ammnnia, Blue vnriol, DO.
rnx, Birthstone, Dils. Copniya, Buryand,
Pitch, Camphor, Caloncl, Can,haridcr,
Cnrb Ammonia, Cayenne, Champ,Gilc H.,
Cinnamon, Cloves, Corks, Cocoon, Cream,
Tarlnr. Cnbcbs, l. psom and Glaubcr Salts,
Sal Soda and Rochelle, Ginger grd. und =,
Glue, Gum Opium, Arabic. Shcllac, ASA.
iG,i,la. Myrri,, Tragacanih. Senegal, Ising.
lass, Jalnp, Liquorice, Mace, Magncsin,
Mamma, Nu,megs, Pink Rnt, Quicksilver,
Quininc, Rhutmrb root and pulv., Saffron,
Sponge, Sand Paper, Sal Ammoniac, Sal
Era'ns, Saltpctrc, Sarsnparill,, Snuils, Cas-
tile Soap, SWs. Nitro aud Ammonia, Sugar
Lead, Starch, Sup. Carb. Soda, Syringcs,
Sienna. Tar,aric Acid, yalcrian riot, Wa.
icrs, &c. SO.
PAINTS AND Ons--Rcd, White md ELK
Lead, Chrome Yellow and Green, Prussiau
Blue, Lamp Black, L,hargc. Sp. Brown,
Venetian Red, Yellow Ochrc, Whiting, Cas-.
tor ind Olive Oils, Copal v.rnish, &c.
DyE Srrrrs lockwood, Fustic, Copper
as, Annatto, Curcumn, Indigo, Nutyalls
&c.
DRus,es.-Cloih, Roach, Hair, Pain,
varnish, Shoe, Srrnbbing and Tooth Brush
cs. Sash Tools, {. II. Pencils, &c.
PATENT MEDICINES. --Golfrev's Cordial
B,tcmnn's Drops, Turling,on's Balsam
British Oil, Gil Spike, npodcidoc, Gard
ncr's aud N. g. Bone .na,ncnts, Bear.
Oil. Tooth Ache Drops, Mofr.,'s, Brand
reth's aud Drasg's Pills. rhompson's Eve
Water, Councils anI Daley. Pain Ex
tractor, &c. &c.
Fancy ARTICLES AND piRruMnnY.-Co
logncs, Extracts for hdki.., Sunps, Hui
Oils, Pm,ades, Satchc's, Notices, Pockc
lInks, Lend Pencils, Combs. Steel Pcns
Cour, Plaster, Preston Salts, &c. &c.
Also, Pure Wines. Brandy, etc, selcotc,
Tor medicinal pnrpos ca only.
Those desiring my thin. in the line ar.
requested to give me call
Batter, Eygs, Poultry, Cheese, Tallow
l}ceswnx, Sc. received as each.
A. SANDERS.
Davenport, NAY 18th, 1918.
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0ySce DIR. Bragg's Advertisement.
The EQSt lndia llair Dyf.

Is warranted to impart to the hair beautiful
Ie-black, without either affecting its soisncss N
strength, and without staining or in any way in
nature, and has no delcierious effects on the
health, as is atics,ed by the cxl criencc Of those
IN this city who have used i, for long time, and
who still continue TO use it. An apprehension
OF its possessing some injurious qualities, has
alone deferred thousands from using this valua-
bic composition, which so much beauties and
adorns personal appearance.
Comstock & Go, co Second street, St Louis,
Missouri, sole propricio,s.
Sold by A. SANDERS, Davenport and by VIZ.
NORRIS, Rock island,
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COM nj T. RCIAL.

81. LOUIS, May Goth, (mooa.)
FLour, market dull, sales indicate decline,
E4,OOa4.lsa. WHEAT, mixed 8Oc., good G5ca;,7c.
bAsLnY. 2Gc. OARS, 25c. including sacks Nrss
PoRx, $500 per bill. LARD, 4icaIac. srGAR,
N. Orleans, DC.
NEW YORK, May 10Th.
Flour, Gcnoscc, S5,87a6,lo. CoEN, dull, 81
n58c. WuEAr, St,37al 40.
CINCINNATI, MAY 10Th.
Flour, S4,31Aa4,50. Market dropping, espe-
chilly for Provisions.
CHICAGO, MAY 10Th,
WHEAT, 90a02c. CoIN, o9c. Market dull
and nothing doing. Very rainy.
BUFFALO, MAY 18th.
Flour, 95,l24. WHEAT, Si,i2A. Coax. in
demand NJ 42Ac. OATS, fair, 38a39c. Mass
PoRk, S9,a0,5O.
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ALARMING SrArE or ArrAIns IN CUBA -
Bv The arrival ot tho schooner Lee, Capt.
Hilton, at New York from Cardcnns, the
editors Of the Express are informed that on
the 18th the white Inhabitants wcrc hourly
in Anticipation os general instruction
among the negroes. The Governor was
using great ciIor,s 10 suppress any attempt,
and had already imprisoned u number u
black. whom he supposed to be leaders in
the disatlac,ion. lie also stationed troops
upon many of,hc plantations in tho neigh
borhood Of tho town.
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From uayti.
PlIIf.Nnl.I.pllJI

HHIbAUU9tUINS WI ~
BY an arrival from Aux Cages, We have
received dates 10 tho 9th ut. The Hay
items arc attempting 10 overthrow the ca
listing President and elect another. A con-
slant firing is kept up--business is entirely
suspended. Tho ministers haee been COM
PEELED 10 resign, and others IRE afraid to
accept the vacated offices. Col. Louis
Jacques, the leader Of the insurgents, has
taken forcible possession of Capo llay,icn,
and II last accounts, was marching ngains,
Aux Caves.
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PEACE AND PLENTY,


ID SANFORD has Just returned
Dc from New Orleans with complc,c as.
sortment Of Groceries, Liquors. Fruits, Spices
&c. Among which arc the following articles =
Loaf, Crushed, Powdered, Clarified and
N. Orleans Sugars.
Syrup, Sugar-llouse and N. Orleans
Moasses.
Pepper. Alspicc, Nulmcgs, Clorcs. Gin
na,non. Mace, Ground, Race md
Green Yves. India Ginger.
Raisins. Figs, prunes, Curranis, Dates,
Citron, Tamarinds, Oranges,
Lemons, &c.
Cogninc Brandy, Holland and Baltimore
Gin, Jamaica Rum--Madeira,
Port, Sweet Malaga aud
Clnret Wines, for
Medical Purposes.
Imperial, Gunpowder, aud Young Tyson
Teas.
Rice, Pcnrl Barley, Pearl Sage, Tapioco,
Arrow Root, vcrmicello.
Soda aud Butter Crackers.
All kinds Of Candies.
Spermaccii, Star and TalIow Candles.
CASTLE, Windsor and Rosn Soaps.
A choice lot Of Real Harana Cigars.
AL kinds of Tobacco aud Snuils.
CoJ Fish, M. ]. aud 2. Alackercl.
Salad Oil, Lime Juice, sc.
Together with good assortment Of
Drugs, Medicines, Oils, &c.
All of which nrc for snlc q the lowest
prices, md warranted of the best qualify,
at the old stand in Davenport.
Davenport, April 9TH, 1913.
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sPRIM2 " sWWMtWlR QWWIDae

~ WHISTLER, has just his o SUMMER
~ GOODS from Bstn
Stock Of Goods offered this Market,
His Stock consists the following gohs:-
b fashionable Broad Cloths
S,inct Twccds Jeans, quantity,
40 Ctond, Blue Drilling. Checks,
80 pieces Fancy Linen nsc mud Chanay Dress
800 French English and American Calcos aud
81 pieces Alpaca, Silk do mud Muslin dc Lanes
40 Bingham, Silk Silk nged Shades splendid
Florence Pearl Braid mud Straw Bmnei, quantity
Bonnet, Cap black iblonds, hscapta
Ladies' and Gents Kid Silk mud c gloves and Mts,
Summer Shawl! md Cavn, Silk oil col
Paper feather Muin li
Dc Crash, and ether linens Gren Lcrgc and black elk %
Nnkcen, blcachel aud Cambria Mulin
Figured stuff, Blond Book Bishops Swiss and barred musns
Legn aud fashionable fur hats
GOOD line, 0
BOOTS AND SHOES.
30 Cnses arrive expected day. from Boston, which viii consist all
Cutters, half Caters, DC.
ALSO HARDWARE
large Of Saws Axes
Cutlery, door knob Locks
MILL
nd Sh,
white sulbing
planes and plane Kettles halter chains
brick xcls &c.
Queens and Glass ware, n largo
OILS AND PAINTS; STATIONARY;
GROCERIES quantity nj! Of which will be sold low CsW.
Davenport, April Goth, lSls.
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Near De Witt, Clinton Co., Iowa, May 18th,
i848, SARAH JANE, daughter Of TnoS. ". aud
ANN CLARK, aged years and month
She died before her tender soul
Had ever burned with wrong desire
Had ever spurncd at heavens control,
Or ever quenchcd its sacred lire.
She died 10 sin; she died to care,
But for moment Eel, the rod,
Then rising on the yicwlcss air,
Spread her light wings and soar'd to God.
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TmE VINO National CoNvESrIoS..-Thc
committees in Philadelphia, charged with
tho preparation Tor the now rapidly mp
pronching National Convention, have Sc
cured tho upper saloon of The Chinese
Museum for its si,,ings. Tho lower floor
will be devoted exclusively To the delegates,
and the extensive galleries To spectators.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-05-25
CABINET MAKING,

CABINET MAKING.
"HE subscriber would res
IL pcctfu!ly inform the citizens Of Daven-
port and yicinit that he is now prepared to
manufacture every description Of Cabinet woYk
on the shortest notice. and for ncntness nnd du-
rabisy of workmanship no, TO be exceed By
any in tho West. lie intends keeping general
assortment Of Cabinet Ware, consisting of
Bureaus, Brdsleads, Dining, Breakfast and
Dressing Tables, Candle, Wash and Work
Stands, ctf.
Birds-eyc and curl maple Bureaus for 1900,
first rate article; Dining Tables $500; Break.
fast tables $50; Dcdstcads $50; Candiestands
200; Washs!ands {, 80.
Which he will dispose OF for RxAny Pay, upon
the most reasonable terms, and receive in pay
n,ent all kinds OF mark etabie Country Produce,
Lumber, Wood, Coal, &c. aid will never refuse
Cash.
cOFFlNS made with despatch and at low
rate.
Snor on Front Street, in the rear Of the Ca
zcttc Printing Office. ELI OIL.
Davenport, Feb. 18th, 1913. 23-tf
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DAVENPORT
0TNY MILLS

Y VHE Subscribers beg leave TO
= inform the public that they have their
Mill in full operation. Farmers will II nil lines
find Flour and Meal on hand, which We will cx-
change on the following reasonable terms:
For Spring Wheat, from 80 to 30 pounds Of
Superfnc Flour; for Fall Wheat, from 30 10 81
pounds, and bushcl Of Dram TO each bushel OF
Wheat. a bus cl Of Meal for bushe ot Corn.
We hive also bolt Eur boiling Buchwheat.-
We Will give 20 pounds OF Buck wheat Flour for
bush. Of Buckwhcai, OF grind and bolt Tor ten
cents per hushel. We are also prepared to pay
CASH FOR WHEAT.
1-T-Call a, the BErcK Seam Mill.
BURROWS, pRETTYMAN e. co.
Davenport, February 3D., 1913. .l-f
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SLIGO IRON.

SLIGO IRON.
ENLAT, square, and round Iron assort-
- ed sizes Plough Snbs, Plough Wings
assorted, Slopes and sizes, lioop and Band
Iron;
STEEL,
Cast, English Blister, Am. Blister;
German and Spring Steel nssorled sizcs,
Steel Plough I.ays,
Wagon Boxes,
Carriage Springs,
IRON AXLES.
A full supply Of the above articles al
ways on hand aud for sale as low ~ Gun be
afforded by
G. l.. DAVENPORT.
May ll.h, le46.
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LAST CALL.

~ III. persons indebted To the firm of
a. GEo. l.. DAVENPORT & Co. either by note
ar account, are requested 10 settle the same inn
mediately. The demands can be oett!ed with
James u. Bowling or viii Geo. l.. Davenport,
either vi whom authorized 10 settle the same
II attended To soon will save cost, which will
otherwise be incurred.
GEO. J.. DAVENPORT & co.
Dayrnrgrt, Iowa, April LIST, 1913. l-tf
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LAND vYAIsie ANTS FOls SALE.

nlIE undcrs gned keep constant sup
ply OF 100 acre Land Warrants for sale ut
the lowest Cash prices. Our warrants IRE pur-
chased in tho best markets and through such
sources enable us to sell very low for cash,
and TO guarantee ail we sell To be genuine.
Any person wishing 10 enter l6O acres Of land
in one body--cven if lying in tho corners OF four
distinct ownships-improved or unlmpsoved,
can save from - 10 20 per cent BY making APP
plication 10 us.
We also make cn,ries &c lands in any quanli-
ties, for small commission.
COOK e. SARGENT.
Davenport, April 9th, I848
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We the Undersigned have just receiy-
- cd new Stock Of Pine Lumber Plank,
Joss, Shingles, Latls, &c. and having a Mill il
the Pinery we flatier ourselves that we can sell
10 per Gent cheaper than any other Yard in tho
State. We intend 10 keep constantly on hand
a large assortment and at all prices. Call and
examine our Lumber before purchasing else
where. Thankful. Tor the liberal patronage re-
cciycd heretofore. we hope BY strict attention
to bpsinesS 10 still receive the custom Of ous
friends.
Yhrd Nor Il Wes, Corner OF Rock Island and
Second reefs, opposite A { Fulton's Store.
HAMILTON & CLARK.
n. u. Wheat and Fork taken in exchange
Tor lumber at market price.
Davenport, May 4,h, 1919. A-3m
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A fire occurred las. night which destroy
cd the nqneduct over the Allegheny rivor
nj Frccpor., about thirty miles from this
place. Il was, no doubt, the work oran in
ccndiory. Every preparation is being
made 10 convey goods by steamboat To this
point until tho damage eau be repaired.
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Upon this motion debate ensued, du.
ring the course of which, Messrs. Hnnne-
gan and Niles became considerably excited,
and the controversy became Of personal
character. Explanations were however
made, and harmony restored.
Mr.. Foo,c made few remarks in favor
of,he bill, and directed against Mr.. Cal
holm.
The Senate adjourned over To Thursday
without taking any action on the bill.
House Of Rcprcscm'asircs.--l'h Naval
Pension bill was considered in Committee
of the Whole, and the WiImot Proviso was
debated by Alcssrs. Woodward, Bailey, and
Murphy.
On motion, the House adjourned over to
Thursday.
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LOOK HER T.,

LOOK HER Il,
CITIZENS AND FAEsMERss.
9llEnndcrsigned having purchased Mr.
- lees interest in the Davenport Tin Shop,
would respectfully inform the public generally
that he shall endeavor to koePo hand gcncr-
al assortment OF
17y,SIfEETIRON a, STOVE WARE,
COOKING g. HEATING STOVES.
few superior Cast Kettles, for which he
will take in exchange, CASH, Wheat, Bees
WAX, id Copper, BRASS, Pewter and Clean Cot
ton Rags.
Shop opposite Burrows & Prcuyman's Flour
ing Mill, Front street.
4. :. CRAIG.
Davenport, May 4th, 1913. 34-3m
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FOR SALE.

80 ONE-1lALr Of tho well
ssG2Eskz snown, fast running, ligh,
draughi Steamer Clermont No. 2: Term~ libcr-
nj. Cash would no, be rciuscd-or would be
exchanged for real estate. For further informa-
ton please enquire Of the Clerk on board.
May 25.h, l8I8. 31-f
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CAUTIONS.
Mr. public are hereby caution

- cd against harboring or trusting my wife
SUSAN MsaRaY who has ,fi my bed and board
without any just cause or provocation, as l am
determined 10 pay no more debts Of ner contract
my after this date. THOMAS MURRAY.
Posion's Grove, Cedar CO. Iowa, Nav IitI, im
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AVING tho cxclu-
- sivc right Of making
Palmer Uiiiiaps' Patent
E.2F Srrem Bcdstead,
E;-u Tor the State OF Town, and
EI-I having wafer pow crat Cam
F0 den, ILL.,, to do my turning,
can and will sell CHEAPER
than any other establish
ment in the State. These bcdsfeads are the
pest kind mrde in The unitcd States, and are
proof against bed bugs. Prices 800, $50, LOO,
4,59, &c.
CABINET WARE
Of ell kinds and descriptions, manufactured
and sold At small profit. Tables from, 4,25 10
500: Buresus, Work-siands, &c. constantly on
hand. ALSO
Two horse wagons and buggics, with pipe
boxes and nuts for sale.
Mr., A. RExrRo will attend to business for mo
at Camden, Ill.
All kinds Of Country Produce received in pay
mcnt for work at Cash prices.
SHOP, opposite A. 4 Fulton's Store, corner
OF Rock Island and Second streets.
S. p. JENNEY.
Davenport, July 18th i847.
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DISSOLUTION.
0ilE partnership bcretoiore existing
- between tho undersigned is by mutual
consent dissolved.
JAMES 81. BOWLING,
GEO. L. DAVENPORT
April LIST, 1919.
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MARRIED,

NlARRgED,
In this place on the 2O,h inst, BY Rev. WM.
BrRris, DR.. JOHN NJ. VAUGHAN, OF Misha-
waka, Indiana, TO Miss ANN ROBERTS, re-
Gently from Vermont.
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CAUTION!
G.. A. GORTON.

HEREBY caution tho public against
- purchasing four no,cs Of $25 each, one for
seven months, another for twelve months, nnoih-
| or for 10 months and fourth Tor ~ mont 3, Civ
en- on the 25th day OF April in favor Of the above
G. A. Gorton, and In paymcn, for tho Patent
Right Of Clinton county for manu- featuring and
vending VIM. L. Arnold's Washing Machine,
~ in consequence Of said Goston's violation Of
contract am determined not 10 puy them.
GEORGE DALEY.
May 10th, l846. 96-3w
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KDOR SALE l6O Acres land in Hickory
- Grove Is miles from Daycnpost--Eighty
acres improved, comfortable dwelling and out
houses aud excellent young orchard-apply
march ID, 1913. Cook g. SAEcExr.
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CLOTHING.
FOR SALE,

~ FARM of $40 Acres six miles from
- Davenport, il has on il three houses, sta.
bling for twenty horses, 30 acres under fence.
about 900 under cultivation and il one u the
best located farms in the State. Apply to
March 10th. 4 II MILLER, Land Ag't
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-29
TO THE EDITORS.
WAsHrSeroS, IA.

WAsHrSeroS, JAS 26, Is4s
GENTLEMEN Icceived carly morning letter from Hon.
Mr. CABKLL dated the 22d Instant in reply the letter
to which referred in letter published in the Inegencer
Of this day. which placed him in the post office Of the
House, have since learned that day, but which,
fortunately failed to reach me until to-day.
Had that letter reached me, should have done the
cessy Of any publication whatever would have been
cluded.
In that letter Mr.. CABELL says was Tar, very iar
from my purpose msepesent to do you injustice IN the
ausion made you He then states that ne had heard
from many gentlemen that approved OF the principles en-
bodied in Mr. Wmots provso and receiving this informal
ton what he supposed bcreabe sources he had no
doubt his mind the fact that but for my absence from
the city, should certainly have spoken to me before taking
the liberty to my name
This explanation is perfectly satisfactory to me- and very
much regret that did receive before sending my
Of the Oath instant to you.
The motive Of unjust representations my opinions
perfectly obvious and may be permitted add that have
been told that attempt made operate Of my
Northern friends by stating them the opinions have time
and again expressed directly the those thus imposed
upon Mr.. CABELL:
Respectfully your friend and obedent servant
b. b. FRENCH.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-29
aS.r D,pao Dyc,

"SAN DIEGo, DECEMBER 20, 1916.
"DEAR COMMODORE l have received yours Of this date
in reply have only remark that il Ihad understood
you certainly would not have written my letter to you Of
"You certainly could not for moment suppose that
would advise suggest to you any movement which might
endanger the safety Of the garrison and the ships in this harbor
"My letter Of yesterdays date stated that you take
from here &c., Of which you the judge and Of which
SIS. w. KEARNY, Brig. Gen.
Com. r. #. STOCKTON
"Commanding U. S. Navy, SC, San Diego"
"GrsrnAL onprns-The forces composed Of Captain
Tighmans company of artillery detachment Of the first
regiment Of dagoons companies and of the California
and marines from the fgates Congress and Savannah and
the ship Portsmouth, will take up the line Of march for the
Cnad De los Angeles on Monday morning, theash instant
'By order Of the Commsndercin-ehiet karI h z.
"SAS DrEco Dec 90, 1si6."
The character Of this correspondence entirely destroys Gen.
Keamys assevcraons both the one in his repohat Com
modore Stockton reluctantly consented the march of
his troops and the before the Court that he "beeved
that the expedition organized in consequence Of his letter
Of advice Commodore Stoktons letter is explicit both of
his present and previous ptcntio, desire, and pur
pose march possible :; while the reference
the Dragons, which General kearnys especial corps
shows that the subject Of the expedition have been pre-
vousy entertained between the two correspondents Allow
General Kearny, however, the full benefit Of any misunder
standing touching Commodore Stocktons disposition and in
tenons that he may have been under when he his
letter. the Commodores reply corrected all such mistakes and
leaves Gen. Keanys subsequent assertions this head direct
contradictions Of the declarations Of Com. Stockton
The next question in connexon with this expedition is,
Who was lis commander? General Kearny says he was
Commodore Stockton sustained BY the testimony of many
Others says he was As could not have had command
eys at the same time, will compare the testimony. General
Keays claim first comes TO attention, In letter to the De-
patment, Of which this is the first paragraph
"HrapauARrfns ARMY or TaK WKsr,
Ciudod de los angeles, January IL, ls47.
SrR have the report that, at the request Of
Commodore r. f. Stockton u. s. Navy, (who in September
last assumed the title of Governor Of California consented
to TAKE COMMAND Of expedition TO this place. he capital
of the countryl and that the 2oh December len San
Diego with about FIVE hundred consisting Of sixty dis
ounted dragons under Capt Turner fifty California voun-
ers and the remainder Of marines and battery
artillery Leut Emory opographica engneers acting