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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

@The Asistic Cholera proves BY dis.
section, says tho Medical Examiner, to be
the Inflammation and liberation Of the va
rious membranes Of the bowels. The con-
tents Of the stomach aud intcs,ines ferment
and purify, vomiting and swelling Of aldo.
men quickly follow, and tho patient rapid.
Is sinks.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28
TIE CHOLERA.

On the 18th inst, seven new cases Of
Cholera occurred in New York, and on the
18th, six new cases aud three deaths. All
werc among tho passengers by the ship
New York. No case has vet occurred
among tho citizens.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28
REPORT OF THE POST OFFICE DE.
PARTMENT.


This 10 a lengthy document. We have
no idea Of abrdging j, for publication, bu,
merely to give few general idens which
We presume NAV be Of interest to the read
er. The revenue under the reduced rates
Of postage is rapidly increasing. The let.
ter postage during the fiscal year amounted
to $3.50, 304, exceeding tina, Of the previ-
ous year S295,79l. The newspaper post
age amounted to S767,33i, being an in
crease Of Sl24,l74.
Among the more prominent rccommcn.
dations ofthc Report arc these ITO make
the rate Of postage uniform for letters, nj
five cents the half ounce; for newspapers.
at ono cent the ounce; for periodicals two
cents the ounce; and for foreign letters,
fifteen cents the half ounce: total abolition
Of the Thanking privilege; the pre.pnymen,
OF oil mail matter; and change in the ten.
nre Of tho Office Of the Postmaster Gcncrnl
with Wow Of removing the opinion which,
exists, that, MS at prcsen, constituted, the
Post Office Department is used BY poli,i-
clans nj the seat Of Government, with the
view OF promoting party purposes and par.
~ organization"
In connection with the above We would
state that Mr.. Goggin, Chairman of the
Post office Committee in tho House Of Rep
rcsentatives, has introduced bill into
Congress to reduce the rates Of postage to
a uniform standard. In respect to letters,
his plan con.empla.es cents postage for
all distance, on letters not exceeding hall
an ounce in weight.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

Some melancholy jokes are said to b.
passing occasionally at this time among the
ofiiceholders at Washington city. Tho
fellows jest whilst the tears, as big ~ hazel
nuts, are standing upon the ends Of their
noses. VIZ. Walker the other day sent
his messenger with his compliments 10 M.
Buchanan coneratuIa.ing him upon the rs-
suit Of tho election IN Pennsylvania. Mr..
buchanan in reply sent bic compliments 10
Mr.. Walker, assuring him that he expected,
on the receipt Of few more returns from
Mississippi, 70 be able 10 reciprocs,e his
congratulations.
We must think that jests are decidedly
ont OF place in hospitals, grnve-yards, and
Mr.. Folks CAbinct.-Lou. Jour.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
Mr.. Marcy's farewell report, like the
Presidents last message, treats at large
upon the Mexican war. The great extern
sion Of our territorial limits requires new
arrangement Of our military divisions md
departments. A small force has been de-
tached to Oregon, where, it is hoped the
Mounted Rifle Regiment will DO sen. in
tho spring.
"1he amount of contributions and avails
Of captured property received by officers
Of the army in Mexico, cannot at this time,
for want Of full returns. be accurately as
certained. The amount thus FAR reported
is S3,si4.373 II, which will, be somew ha,
increased by amounts collected in New
Mexico and California. Of this amount,
S67 ,492 80 have been retained for expen-
ses Of collections; S336,36 80 paid into
the Treasury Of the United S,n,es; So, 267 :
$40 "a turned over 10 disbursing officers
Si9,7l2 % credited by the Mexican gov
ernmcnt to the United States in paymen,
Of the first instalment under the Treaty
with Mexico. and the greater par. Of the
balance has been dsbursed for regular and
ordinary purposes"
The appropriations for tho army proper,
required the ensuing fiscal year, amount to
Si,432,2s6.
"Alore than &C, 900 claims have been pre-
scented under tho act Of tho 18th of Fcbru.
ary, ls47, for bounty land and treasury
scrip. About 10000 of them have been
acted on and allowed, 20, 900 are now pend
ing, and it is estimated that ,hero nrc 40
600 yet 10 BIO presented. About $50 are
daily investigated and passed.
"An important treaty has been recently
negotiated by the commissioner Of Indian
affairs. with the Menomonics. by which
they have agreed to ccde all their lands in
Wisconsin--about four millions Of acres
and to remove to the excellent country pro-
cured for them on the Upper Mississippi,
adjoining that Of their old friends the Win.
nebagocs, recently removed from Iowa.
"Wi,hin the last four years eigh, impor.
tant trenties have been negotiated with dill.
feren. Indian tribes, md the u. States have
acquired q. cos. Of Sl,sio,OO0, l3,5O0,.
600 ncres Of land; nbou, loo, 900 acres
Of il have assigned to other tribes for their
permanent residence; and 2,0O0, 900 nrc
reserved for similar purpose; leaving the
remainder, 1850, 900 acres, ready for i'm
mediate settlement and cultivation in the
rapidly growing States Of Wisconsin and
Iowa."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

FRAUD IN FLoUR-Thc Flour Inspector
Of St. Louis states that out Of 10, 1856 bbls.
Of Flour, which he bad inspected in that
city between the lst Of June and the Lot
Of October, upwards Of two thousand Of this
number fell short in weight. Some lots.
he asserts, did not exceed loo pounds in
weight.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

IHE7 HOPE lie WILL BE oUIEr.--A Van
Buren, imam writing to ~ from jackson,
says: "Gcn. Cass must have revenge
enough BY this time; he has succeeded in
defeating Van Buren, trice. hope in f.
.ure he will be quiet" That's cool.
Detroit Ado.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28
IEar nc Gaseife.
Il
rOLE.MlC.

"lf man leave Davenport on Monday
at noon, and travel west with the apparen,
speed Of the sun, 20 as to make the circuit
Of the earth in "a houre. when and where
would the inhabitants first tell him il vas
Tuesday noon!''
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

@The Banner mau promises to publish
tho Presidents Message entire. We hard
" know whom most to commisserste, his
compoeitors or readers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

THAxKs.-Messrs. Jno. d. Evans, L.
Whselsr and Jno. P. Cook, have our thanks
Sor their kindness ia transmitting Us pub.
lie documents.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

On Thursday last. the snow tell here to
the average depth Of sro: feet Il has drift.
ed in some places, so ss to cover up the fen.
cor. The River is bridged with ice
though the crossing is vet insecure.
Bloomington Inqmirer.
Our neighbors, il would seem, are more
plenteousIy supplied than ourselves with
the fayors Of dame Nature.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28
BY THE CANADA.

TIfany Of our town subscribers fail to
obtain their papers during the deep SNOW.
we trus. they will call for them ut the Of
flee.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

TnE RIVER at this point is passable Cor
foosmen, but not for teams. The ice IL yet
quite Insecure.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

aDear Sir Iwish you
to send me your daily. commencing on
election day, and continue to send il until
il Is esccrtained that Gen. Caas 10 elected.
"Your Democratic friend"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

Mrs. Burrows, Of Camden, N. j., has co.
tircly recovered from the hydrcphobia.-
She WINS bitten on the wrist, last August.
by dog. The wound inllamcd end be.
came running sore. On Friday, the 9th
October, symptoms of hydrophobia appear.
cd accompanied with severe spasms. On
Monday following, chloroform was admin
'stered at Intervals, a. the spasm became
violent, and continued during the day and
night and on Wednesday the spasm ceased.
The horror Of water remained for somo
days. and rs late ~ the 9th Of November,
although able 10 drink water, she expcrieo.
ced very unpleasant sensations from look.
ing at neighbor washing windows. She
is a married lady, about twenty five years
Of nge. Her case excites no email interest
among the faculty.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

A SUBSCRIBER FOR LIrE.-Thc follow
ing is an extract from letter received b,
tho Cleveland PlaindeaIer:-
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28
TELEGRAPHlC DISPATCHES.
New York, Dec. 1873 r. NJ.

New York, Dec. 1913 Pm.
Steamer Niagara arrived At Boston ear
y this morning. Cotton advanced. Flour
slight decline. Indian corn decidedly low.
er and quoted at 3Os. for inferior.
The most important news 10 revolution
at Rome on the 18th ult., insiiga,ed by the
Clubs; and the submission Of the Pope.
Advices nre to the Goth, at which time
perfect quiet was restored.
The Pope's secretary, Monseigneur Tai.
my, was shot in the breast. The over
whelming force Of the besicgers compelled
submission. negotiations were offered.
A new ministry is named, embracing the
formest lenders in the revolt, which was
submitted TO by the Pope, und on the 18th
it was formed
In England md Scotland the Cholera is
decreasing.
BY TIE CANADA.
Lord Melbourne was very i'll on the
25th. There were no hopes Of his rccove.
rs. The total number Of cases Of the Chol.
era rs reported thus FAR. is 1915.
The victims, Go, recovered, 900. whilst
375 remain under treatment in Sco,lau nd,
where the mortality has been greatest.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

ries, he thinks, will produce revolution
in the affairs of California. Labor vas q.
orbits nt-soldiers and sailors had deserted.
Soldiers, without increased pay, could not
be kept on duty. He suggests that .
branch mint in California would attract
gold from the neighboring counties in
Mexico and the West Coast Of South A.
merica. lie thinks that tho coin would
lind its wav IN tho Atlantic States. Cali
iornin end New Mexico must hive orrani-
zed governments. Congress this session
should provide such. No government .hsre
ut present, except q provisional govern
ment. No revenue was collected. Congress
having failed TO provide for the same
thinks the establishment Of territorial nov.
ernmsnts should no, be jeopardixed by soi-
tation OF domestic questions, coeval With
the national cxistence-hopes the. that
question will be settled at the present ses.
sion-thinks dissimilarity Of institutions in
different States should not prevent the
erection Of territorial governments--advj-
ses the non-interference Of Congress in tho
slavery question in territories thinks il
Congress will let them alone, they will ad-
just it for themselves, if left free to do 90.
When they nppIy fur admission rs States
into the Union, no enactment Of Congress
could restrain the people Of sovereign
State Of the Union, old or new, North or
South, slaveholding or non.slaveholding.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28
KINcsvILLE, Nov. 3, l646

81. w. Gray, Esq
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-12-28

ttic euUc pcIlous - lJd O1x Nd !, consisting
Of domestic productions, amounting to
Sl32,9O4.l2l; md $2l.l2s,OlO Of For.
eign articles. The receipts into the Treas
ury for the same period, exclusive Of Loane.
amounted to S35. 436, 75O,59; nf which
there wns derived from customs. S3l. 757.-
090.9 from sales Of public lands, a.. 32S..
Ga, SO; and from m;sccllnn.ous and Incl
denia; sources. S35l ,O37 on.
lie thinks the Mexican war has raised
the nation in the estimation Of foreigners;
il has established tho cffic,ency 81 the mill
tia. and shows TINT republics are not less
efficient in war than monnrchics. The in
crease Of vast territories has increased the
responsibilities Of tho government. He
enumerates the extent and boundaries Of
the territories. This country is nearly 10
large ~ Ill Europe.
The President comments on the snnex-
alton Of Tsxas; says the acquisition Of Cal
ifornia 10 - important % Lnuisis ma: San
Francisco predicted IN no great city. He
nlludes 10 the discovery Of tho rich mines
of gold. tho account ot which il sustained
bv evidence of tho officers Of tho army
The commanding officer has visited the
gold region, and reports the supply very
large. in extensive districts Of tho country.
In July last, 1000 persons wcrc engaged
il collecting gold: the numbers have since
been increased. Mines of quicksilver have
also hesn fosnd-ons cf which i the most
productive in the world. These discove.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-22

ROMANCE AND SUICDE.-The foreign papers
explain the cause of the suicide of Lord Middleton
of which brief notice was given at the time the
Britannia arrived. 1t appears from this that Lady
Middleton was originally a dairy-rnaid, or some
thing like that possessing great personal attractions
She drew his attention, was educated in the best
style by his means, became very accomplished, and
he married her In 1917, she deserted him in con-
sequence Of some improper conduct between his
lordship and some lady yister of her own. From
that lime he was a changed man, and displayed
the profoundest grief 1t is said that on the very
day on which he took his own life, letter had ar
rived from his wife announcing her willingness to
return to him. II was TOO ate. The deceased was
a man of generous feelings and quick sensibi-
ties, and was much beloved by all who knew
him. The person he had thus elevated from OBJ
security unable to overlook single fault in the
man TO whom she owed her position, and he fell
the victim of single error"
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-22
Another Soldier Cone.

MARRIED.-At Monmouth, on the 18th inst, by
the Rev. K. Lind, Of the Episcopal Church, Henry
Nichols to Flora WitheTs, both negro servants of
Maj. Gen. J. A. Quitman. Henry Nichols, by the
name and style Of " Harry" has been the faithful
and confiding bOdy-servant Of the General for the
last Is years. Through exultatiOn and depression,
victory and defeat, sunshine and storm, Harry has
ever been present. and faithful to execute the man
date of his master. He has made the tour Of the
United States and the CanadA, AMI when the in
FAINT Republic of Texas was struggling for place
among the stars and stripes, he accompanied his
master, who was then Capt. Quitman, through
these perIlOus scenes, and while walking over tie
battle-ground Of San Jacinto, looking very sad at
the sight of the numerous dead, his master asked
him what he was thinking about He replied
that he was thinking what fools those yellow men
were for fighting white folks. But it was reserved
for Harry illustrate the annals of his race at the
st0rming of Monterey, for it win be recolecied that
Gen. Quitman had the charge of the brave Missis-
sippians and Tennesseeans and was in the hottest
and thickest of the fight having several horses shot
from under him, the places of which were imme-
diately supplied by Harry, although he had e make
his way to his master through grape and canister.
But to GROWN the enchantTnent OF the scene, when
the gallant VIM. 0. Butler fell wounded Harry
Immediately rushed 10 his rescue and carried hlra
off the field. While conveying the General from
the field, he inquired after his master General
Butler told him he 81 feared he would never see him
alive, as he was in the most dangerous position
when he saw him last. Harry replied, With that
deep-seated feeling Of the faithful servant, Don't
You believe that General, master was not born TO
be killed by them mulato rascals ~ When Gen.
Quitman was ordered to the conquering column Of
Scott, he carried Harry with him, who was side by
side with him at the bombardment and stOrming Of
Chapultepec on the 18Th and 14th, and the deadly
conflict Of the Garita de Belen, and finally, his ri
umphant entry into the city and palace of the Mon
tezumas. Harry was the first Angola African in the
Halls. He is known by the entire army, and greatly
respected by officers and men, an humble, faith
fId and honest servant, who will be glad to see
this notice of him.-Natchez Free Trader.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-22
NEW GOODS! CHEAP GOODs!!

EzF AT BROWNS EEW-YoRK STORE, No. 16s
Poydras street. 81
SILK GOODS. Watered, Satin striped eros du Rim,
fine Alpacas, French MernOs Aquila Lustres Bareges,
Cahmer De LANES French Chinzes entirely design
and rich colonngs
GLOVES.-Eadies' and Gentlemen's Kid Silk and Mode
Gloves Of 81 descriptions and finest quality. .Frnges and
Gins OF all ea9rs; ressmakeTs Trimmings, Of all kinds,
200 pounds of Whaebone superior qualify By the pound
STEEL TRIMMINGS, Steel Beads of finest quality, at
ls cts bunch rich Velvet Bags; Steel purses Zephyr
Woted, Worsted patterns and Trimmings Laoes and EN-
brOideres, etc
IRISH LINENS. "A good article of pure Linen, at SO
per hapiece; Also fine quality at p to 30 cts. yard
worth IS 70 30 cts also finest quality for booms, etc
BLEACHED SHIRFlNGS.-A good article for family
use at cts per yard Gnghams fast eolo at 10 cts per
yard Prints at cts per yard: good quality at ~ cts,
worth 10 cts yard Kereys at 10 cts yad-Ower
than ean be bought nj wholesale.
AMERICAN PRIGTS.-A splendid assortment of new
ss Meuimac FAN River and CochecO Prints, equal in
ong and design to French Prints and at half the price of
similar quality.
IT, The assortment is very general. embracing almost
every article pertaining Staple and Fancy. Gentlemen
Furnishing and Thread and Needle Store With facilities
unsurpassed for receiving goods regularly from New OTk By
the steamers OF them bargains from the New ork
aucti0nsand monthly saving Of from 800 to $500 rent
and expenses the above articles be sold lower than can
be purchased the city without personal sacuhce
Newly ke accustomed 70 the low prices of the North will
find goods quite low at of the cheap establishments
in Newly Ork city. nl7 til
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-22

U. S. ARMY-We are indebted to a friend for
the following correct list of the officers of the
Sth Regiment Of Infantry which sailed in the U. S.
steamers New Orleans and Telegraph for Port
Lavacca, en- route for San Antonio, Texas. Major
Pitcairn Morrison, commanding Regiment; I'd
Lieut.. Theodore Fink, acting adjutant; I'd Lieut..
Thomas G.. Pitcher, regimental quarter-master
Capt. and Brevet Lieut. Col. S.V d. Reeve; Capts.
and Brevet Majors C. r. Gates and Larkin Smith +;
lst. Leuts r. p. Maclay, Grafton D. Hanson, J. ].
Booker, E. B. Holloway, Charles G. Merchant; I'd
Leuts. w. p. Street, Edward d. Blake, James A.
Deaney Brevet ID Lieuts. George L. Willard,
Richard J. Dodge, Daniel Huston, ir. The strength
Of the regiment present about 45O.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-22

FINALE POETS OF AMERICA.-This is the title
of a work lately issued by E. H. Butler & Co., of
Philadelphia. The enterprising publishers deserve
much credit for the manner in which they have
produced the volume. 1t is a most beautiful spec-
men of typograpy, being printed on beautiful paper,
and embellished with portraits of many of the fair
authoresses. The editor, T. B. Read, is well known
as poet and painter of talent, which is almost a
sufficient guarantee for the taste of his selections,
and in truth he has accomplished his difficult task
with great judgement and skill. Specimens are
given from the writings of more than seventy
authoresses, most of whom still grace the walks of
literature, and in one volume it is of course almost
impossible to portray the Distinguishing character
istics Of each, yet Mr.. Read has approached as
nearly as may be, to accomplishing it.
The work is for sale at ]. B. Steel's, where may
also be founda large assortment fhoyday PRESENTS
including all the most beautiful ANIMALS, and other
works.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-22
CLOTHING.
FASHIONABLE STORE.
JOHN DUGOURNAU. Merchant Tailor.

Corner of St. Charles and Common Streets,
HAS the honor of informing his customers and the public
generally that he has Just received by the latest arrivals
from France, the best and superior assortment of
WINTER GOODS, for Gentlemen use He has opened
the balance of his stock received by shin Anna from Have
READY MADE CLOTHING.
Superior Black Cloth Dress Goats Do. do. FROG oats
Beaver and Pilot Cloth 0veTcoa Of every color B Cloth
Cioaks, English Maekintosh Vests of every de spt0n,
viz Black six, plain striped and lowered LiaeG Satin
do Arag0naise Fancy Cashmere stand-up collar double
breasted and DQray style Black Cashmere embroidered
Rich Velvet Vests, different styles
CLOTHS FOR COATS.
Superior Black Cloth; Superior extra fine do; Superior
Invisible Green do Superior Brown Rachel do; Superior
mogadof do Superior Emerande do Superior sky Rlue do
Superior Lord Grey do Superior Olive do; Superior Lamar
tine do Green Pecheur do; OuTka, Beaver, and Pilot
Cloth, different coiOrs
CASHMERE FOR PANTALO0NS.
Black Plain Superior Cashmere, Do. Checked Cashmere;
Do Striped CashmeTe Great Variety of Fancy CasmeTes
OF every description.
Black Satin and Black silk. plain and figured Black
Aaag0naie, Cashmere White Satin, White MaBeies,
bfOidered style Rich assortment OF Velvet every des
crtou lined with gold and liver for parties and weddings
t8I variety of Fine Linen Shifts Corset Drawers Cotton
and Wonlen Bndershs 5uSpHnde Scars, Cfavas black
and fancy colors Jouvins Gloves, all eOloH.
~ The above articles Of the best manufacture of
France. Gentlemen who favored him with orders, when
starting for France respectfully notified that they have
JOHN DUCOURNAU
dI3 I'm corner of St. Charles and Common Streets
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-22

BosToN BANK ERRoR.-Mr. Edward Eastman.
to whom the two $1,000 notes were paid at the Ex-
change Bank, Boston, on a check for $500 only,
has returned all surplus but $500. and given his
note at one year for that amount.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-22
MURP HY,s RBsTAURANT,

bowling and Billiard oaIOOnS-N0. IUU ST, UHARLEs
STREET, NRxT TO THE THEATRE.
FFHE Subscriber would respectfully inform his friends and
i the public that he has made extensive adj -
ditions to his Establishment rendering il the
most complete and desirable in the city The F44f4A
RESTAURANT viii at all times be supplied IL ~
with the choicest fare that the markets of the CITY Afford
in style to satisfy the iastieus epicuTe Having
number of spacious bedrooms with entire furniture he
is prepared to accommodate BOARDERS, with with
out Lodging by the day, week month Terms moderate
The BILLIARD SALOON has been entirely Teftted,
and vsters will find the Tables and appointments of this
Enlistment equal 70 any In the CITY, and from their central
situation must continue to be Tie Billiard Saloon Of the city
The BOWLING SALOONS have been constructed with
and effort the part of the subscriber shall be
wanting to give general satisfaction to his patrons and
make his House worthy of the most liberal patronage.
~ The BAR usual will always be furnished with the
best of LIQUORS
ala 3m RICHARD MURPHY.