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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-22

A MICROSCOPIC CURIosIrx.--Grace
Greenwood, speaking Of her late visit TO
Salem, says:
aDaring my visit, accompanied my
friends 10 the East India Museum--by far
the most interesting collection oi curiosities
have ever seen.
There is one object, in particular, about
which can never cease 10 Wonder. This
is round box, some three inches in dame
ter, each half Of which contains hundred
figures, carved out Of The wood yet not de-
tached. These you are obliged TO examine
through magnifying glass. y is said %
have been the work Of. a monk, and n de-
signed ms representation Of Heaven and
He'll. Il is wonderful to SEQ how much OF
the divine and devilish can be put into faces
no larger than pin-heads. Ofcourse there
are thousand other curious md interest
ing things to be seen, but the carved box
is evidently the especial pride Of the cour-
teous old gentleman who for so many years
has ha charge Of this valuable Museum"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-22
PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF
SIGHT.

This is an important matter, vet easily
attained by this simple rule: When the
sight is too short, close the ey es, press the
fingers gently outwardly from the nose
across the eyes. Shor. sight is caused BY
too great roundness Of the eyes, and rub
bing or wiping Them from their inner to-
wards their outer nngles, f1attens them, and
thus lengihens or extends their angle Of
vision. But as long sight is caused by the
too great fstness Of tho eyes, passing the
fingers or towel from their outward angles
inwardly, Of course rounds them up, and
thus preserves the sight. By This simple
means, all persons can adjust their sight 10
their liking, SO as to read without glasses
just as well when old as young. Tho val
ne Of this knowledge is second only 10 that
Of sight.
Bronson is at present the leading pro-
muigator Of this idea, and claims 10 have
discoveredit. Il may be original with him,
vet WINS known long before Bronson's birth.
The grandfather Of female friend OF the
editors prac,iced it Fifty years ago, and by
its means preserved his eyc-sight 90 as to
be able to read fine print when eiEhty-eighl'
years old; and John Quincy Adams, in
conversation with Lawyer Ford, Of Lancss-
Ter, Pa, who wore elasses, told him il he
would manipulate his eyes with bis fingers
from their external angles inwardly, be
would soon be able to dispense with glas-
SEES. Ford tried il, and soon restored bis
sight perfectly, and has since preserved il
by the continuance Of this practice.
chronological Journal.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-22

Is ~. EXCHANGE, t
IL LIGHT Exchange on New York
- and ST Louis il, sums TO suit purchasers tor
faie BY Ii.ess Il COOK q SAk6ENi'
October 4tli, l849. aIe Ell
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-22

DROWNING men, by the names Of
Martin o. Conner and John Connolly, deck
passengers on The Highland Mary, No. 2
during her last trip from Ga.cna, on Satur-
day last, were drowae under the following
circumstances: It appears that O'Con
nor and Connolly, on the day previous &c
the fatal occurrence, were sitting togethel
ia the yawl, suspended by derrick at the
stern Of the bont, when they were caution.
ed Of their danger by one Of the hands, and
warned not to sit again in the yawi while
The boat was under way. Not regarding
this warning, on the subsequent day they
again seated themselves in the ynwl, and
were engaged at reading when fireman
named Daniel Buckley, went aft without
further remark, said SIN going TO drown
YOU" at the same time christening the
rope by which thesyawl was suspended.
The Don't instantly plunged into the wa
ter, bow foremost, filled and sunk, leaving
the two men struggling in The water. The
steamer was Immediately stopped and
rounded 10, and every effort made to save
the men, but Of no avail O'Conner sunk
almost Immediately after being precipita-
ted into the river, and Connolly struggled
but few moments. They were from Ga
lena, but formerly residents Of this city,
and were ngain returning to 81. Louis to
reside. '4
Buckley was arrested by officers Kelly
and Lucky, upon the arrival Of the boat,
and lodged in the calaboose TO answer a
charge Of intentional drowning. Mo
Rep. p tss s
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-22

CoNvsNTloN.-For several days past
there has been, at The Christian Chapel,
corner Of Eighth and Walnut streets, . con.
veniion OF Ministers in session, belonging
10 That denomination known ~ Disciples
or sCampbeli,es.'' There are present is7
Ministers representing i2O churches in -
different States. Among the Representa-
tives arc many Of the prominent men Of this
Church. The sessions are conducted with
much ability. Cincinnati Gas, s''
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-22

WASHINGr, n, ID. Z.
RRYil.L attend 10 the prosecution O
wv Claims before the Board Of Mexican
Chains against the Unite q states
nd 10 the transaction OF business with the VAR
bus Departments. - .r
July 10th, t8i9. i# PITS 99-u
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FRANKLIN PAPER MILL.
Va.


TTNHIS property, owned and worked by the Belvi-
1 dere Manufacturing Company, has been repaired
and greatly improved in its machinery At considerable
expense supply of pure spring water has been secured
which enables the company furnish at all times, the
shortest notice,
GOOD WHITE PRINTING PAPER,
of the best materials and Workmanship They also
prepared orders for almost any other description
of paper.
At the paper and rag store of the Company, Qne1t
door to Messrs John Thompson & Co., and two doors
below Messrs Webb, Bacon & Co.. Main st.,) will be
found large and full assortment of
WRITING AND WRAPPING PAPER,
embracing yarns and envelope at prices suited to
the times which they invite attention From the ad
vanages of climates facility of transportation, &c. which
the Company possesses they atter themselves that they
can compee successfully with the Northern manuaco-
RES Expending, they do some fifteen thousand dol
lars annually for materials the product of Virginia and
North Carolina, and afording employment to about fifty
persons whose earnings expended here, constitutes
as they think some claim the custom of the Southern
public Orders should by addressed to Mr. John Richards
Superintendent.
EB Rags purchased at the Mill and at the Store,
December l9, 1S48. 7S9-6t
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CALD WELL INSTIT U TIE,
HIILSROROUGH. n. c.

FENHE next Session of this Institution will commence
on Wednesday, 9th of January, 1850.
The course of instruction is such to prepare young
men for the ordinary business of life, for the Junior
class of the University.
The Trustees convinced that success III teaching,
in all other things, depends much on division of la
bour. Each department, Greek, Latin, Mathematics,
English is provided with experienced and competent
instructor whose time is devoted to that department So
far instruction in the above branches is concerned the
Trustees believe that school in the country north or
south, has higher claims
The stices attention is paid to the morals OF the stu
dens and few temptations presented to vice and
dissipation Hillsborough in any other village OF its
in the State. There is licensed grogshop or
tavern in the town.
Board in respectable families from 40 to so dollars per
session. Tuition Classical and Mathematical depart
500 per session, in advance; in English depart
ment $ Is with 81 contingent in each Students
applying for admission required to produce esmo-
mails of good moral character.
]. W&NORWOOD, Sec'y.
Of Board Of Trustees.
December 8, Is49 7ss-3w.
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GOLD WATCHES g. JEWELRY.

@q NEW arrival of a large and fashionable assort
E ment of the above just at hand and for salecheap
SEos4er than ever at PALMER d RAMSA US Jew
elry Store The extensive stock of all articles
their line that has been offered for sale here for years
Come and see, if you do not buy.
Dozen gold and silver Watches, of all kinds,
Gold fob, vest and guard Chains, Keys and Seals,
Fingerrings Earrings, Breast-pins, Studs and coF
Buttons,
Gold Locets Bracelets Clasps gold silver and sprE
steel Spectacles, l.
Gold and silver Pencils and Pe- and waist Buckles
Silver Combs and Tortoise shell Spectacies,
very extensive assortment of Silver and Plafd
Spoons, Cups Ladies', Sugar Tongs, Salt Spoons, T.;
large stock of Cutlery, Razors, Knives, Razor-stra;
and Diamond Paste for Razors, Brushes, Hair BrusS
Combs Tooth Brushes, &c. III
Butter and Fruit Knives, Gold and Silver ThImbfs
Gold and Silver Mounted Walking Canes,
Silver Plated Castors, Candle Sticks, Walters, =
Baskets, Gerandoles,
large assortment of Perfumery, Colognes, SRps,
Boxes for Toilets Fancy articles, and Christmas
ents and variety of other articles
All kinds of Watches and Jewellery repaired il su-
perior style. Old Gold and Silver received in exchbge
PALMER & RAMSA[.
Raleigh, Nov. lS49. 7S51t
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TRINITY SCHOOL
SEVEN MILES WEST OF RALEIGH, N. c.
Rev. Y. II. RARBET, Rector.

TIME REV. P. T. BABBTT, late Rector of the Dio-
cesar School of Charleston, S. c., having assumed
the charge of Trinity School, is prepared to receive
applications for the admission of pupils.
The next Session will open Tuesday, The Sth Jan
uary and continue till November goth. This will con-
stute the School year the first term of which will end
June 18th. By this arrangement the vacation will take
place at PERIOD when most agreeable TO families To
meet together under the paterna roof and the terms OF
the School will be made to correspond with those OF our
University and of the principal Schools for boys III the
State.
This School is in retired healthfu and beautiful stu
alton its buildings are ample and comfortable arranged
expressly for the purpose and it offers advantages OF
high order for intellectual moral and regous culture
The terms payable half yearly in advance are One Hun
dred and Fifty Dollars, per annum for board and tuition
in English Latin and Greek. For French extra
charge will be made.
MI. BABB1r being personally known to but few in n
Co. offers for consideration the following tesmonla and
references:
sThe undersigned having from gentlemen of the
highest respectabty in Charleston, S. Co. and in other
Cities testimonials the eminent qualifications OF the
Rev. Mr. Babb for the duties he is about to assume
among u.s. take pleasure in cordially commencing him and
the institution under his care, to the confidence and sup
port of their friends and of the community"
Charles Manly, George E. Badger,
Duncan Cameron, w. ii. Haywood,
G.. w. Mordecai Richard Hines,
T. P. Devereux Kenneth Rayner,
John H. BRYAN, C. E. Johnston.
Mr.. B. refers to the following gentlemen:
Rt. Rev. L. S. Ives, ID. d. DIR. L. w. Wright,
Rt. Rev. c. E. Gadsden, d. D. Wilmington
Rt. Rev. Il. G. Brownell ID. D. A. j. DeRosset Jr do
Rev. w. M. Green d. d. Hon. Ed. Frost,
Rev. r. S. Mason, d. d. Charleston, S Z.
Rev. r. B. Drane d. d. ii. w. Conner, Esq do
Rev. Jarvis Buxton, Geo. B. Reld, Esq 90
Rev. G. F. McRae, w. e. Courtnay, do
Rev. E. NJ Forbes ]. Hanckel Esq. do
Rev. A. A. Watson g. L. Haigh, Esq.
Rev. A. Smedes, FaYetteVlile.
E. ]. Hale, Esq. do
p S. Any INQUIRIES III relation to the School, ad-
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CIRCULAR OF THE
FORESTVILE FEMALE ACADEMY.

TNHE Academic year is divided into two Sessions of
I five months; the Spring Session commencing the
st Monday in January and the Fall Session lst Monday
in July. The months of June and December will be
vacations The above permanent arrangements and
those who propose patronzing the School, will please
bear them in mind The Academy is built expressly for
teaching and rs 100 girls readily be accommoda-
ted. Mrs. CRENsHAw, Principal aided by Lady of ex-
perience and competency Prof. WIN. H. OWEN has
consented instruct class in French Latin. Board,
Tuition, &c be had reasonable terms as in any
Village in the middle eastern Counties of the State
Pupils charged from the time of entering and deducton
except of protaced illness Aftera Pupil has en-
tered she will be bound for the Session, and deductions
only in particular cases. and by express consent OF the
Principal is very important that the student enter
at the commencement of the Session and be entirely
punctual in attendance through the term Tuition to be
paid promptly at the close of each Session
Forestvile is situated directly the Rail Road, IS
miles North of Raleigh and is proverbal for its healthi-
ness morality and the intelligence of the inhabitants in
and circumjacent to it. Six eight girls obtain
board including Washing, Fuel and Lights with the
Teachers at $3.50 pei month Should farther particu-
lars be desired, address
JAMES S. PURIFY, Sec'y.
December 5th, Is49 7s7-5t.
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Professor Barry'S TficoPherOIs or
INDICATED COMPOUND.

ENDORSED by the first professional talent in the
United States; its efficacy attesed by thousands of
welknown citizens; sold at price which places within
the reach of every family recommended by journals of
the highest standing in the country equally applicable to
specific and widely different purposes and everywhere
in demand, BARRY's TR1coPHERoUs may be fearlessly
pronounced the most ncontestibe evidence, the BEST
the cheapest the most popular preparation for restoring
and beautyng the hair eradicating scuf and dandruf
and curing all diseases of the skn the muscles and glands
which has been offered to the public, either in the
Old World New. 1t stands alone-"I 1t has no brother
and is like brother' volume of authentic testimony
and analytical proof of its value accompanies every bottle
To gasay the record imposshle for every purchaser
adds the legion of witnesses arrayed in its
behalf
and cleansing the hair all produced through its pr
mary influence upon the skin of the head The invgora
ting fluid enables the scalp perform functions properly
The scurf and dandru which sluggish circulation has al
lowcd.to accumulate thrown off, the vegetave prn-
cple finds its way the vesices in which the hair
rooted and they supplied, it were with the elixir
vt which strengthens moistens glosses and beautIes
every bre until leach particular hair becomes heal
thy and elastic lament The fertiZng principle
which the existing hair to grow stimulates the
latent roots and thus the bres which have fallen
soon replaced by new
Remember that this double artidOte-this specific for
diseases of the skin and matchIess beaucr of the hair
is sold from fifty hundred per cheaper than
any other preparation for the hair out.
Sold in large bottles, price 25 cents, the Principal
Office, 1877, Broadway and by the subscribers by retail
wholesale in Raleigh, N. c.
A. B. STrTH & CO.. Agents:
Nov. "a, fs49. 1885,.
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

TNHE Subscriber, being desirous of removing to the
West offers for sale the tract of Land owned by him.
and upon which he present resides containing about
thousand This land is situated in the Coun-
ty of Greene fourteen miles east of the Raleigh and
Wilmington Rail Road, and Immediately on Cpnentnea
Creek the former being convenient for the transportation
of cotton to market and the latter during the Winter
and Spring months affords good navigation.
The subscriber is he hazards nothing in saving
that these lands not surpassed by any the Eastern
part of the State much the larger portion vet clear
and he invites an examination by those who may wish to
purchase.
The Subscriber will give any reasonable time on the
purchase money Address the subscriber at Stantons-
burg, Edgecombe. E. G.. SPEIGHT.
Greene Co., Dec. 6, lS49. 7SS-St. pd
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NOTICE.

TAYING engaged the services of Lady from the
| Troy Seminary, New FORK, l design opening F'e-
male School in my Family, at Henderson, for the
benefit of my daughters, and those who may wish
patronize it, the 7th of January next
This lady, from her great experience in teaching comes
highly recommended fully competent teach al tie
branches of an English education, well French,
Music on Piano, Drawing and Painting.
Young ladies who may wish to avail themselves of the
opportunity of receiving good education, find board
in my private family where every attention will be
paid them. My terms
For Board and Tuition for a session of five
months, 10000
French 500
Music on Piano sl5 use of instrument, $2,OO 1900
Drawing and Painting 500
PRO. E. A. JONES.
Henderson, Granville County, 7ss- til
November Is, lS49. {
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State Of North Carolina, Johnston County,
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Nov. Term Is49
Mary Toer, ct al. Calvin Toler, ct all Petition for
Division.
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Calvin
il Toler resides beyond the limits of the State it is or
dered that the Clerk make publication for six weeks in
the North Carolina Standard, notifying the said Calvin
Toler to appear the of this Court then and
there to plead, demur to the several matters
set forth in the petition, the will be heard ec
paTte, and taken pro tonteSSo as to him.
Witness, Thomas Bagley, Clerk of our said Court at
office the 4th Monday in November A. d. IS49.
THOMAS BAGLEY, Clerk
Dec. ls, ls49. (Pr Adv. SIS 623) 7s9-6t.
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LIVERY STABLES.

NHE Subscriber, having purchased all the stock &c.
i of the late Firm of Nixon and Cooke takes occas-
ion to inform his friends and the public generally that he
will continue to carry the business in all its branch
es at the stand and that efforts nor expense
will be spared his part to accommodate the travelling
community Conveyances, with good horses and care
full drivers will be furnished all times and at short no.
tice and in fact every convenience for travelling the
way of horses, carriages, buggies &c. will be supplied
on the best terms by the undersigned.
The subscriber also expects to keep constantly on
hand good Horses for sale and persons wishing put
out their Horses by the week, month"; year, will
have them well attended to, moderate prices His
Stables Wilmington Street. just to the East of
Market Square
Thankful for the very liberal encouragement which
has been extended the late Firm the undersigned
pledges himself 10 merit, by his exertions continu-
ance of public patronage and favor
GEO. T. COOKE
Raleigh, Dec. 1st, -lS49. 7S7-6
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Elegant Illustrated Presentation Books
ron Y,HJE HOLIDAYS OF IS49-5O.

Elegant Illustrated Presentation Books.
FOR YXXE HOLHzl.4I:S OF lS49-'5O.
A Ii. of the illustrations in these Works have been
~ engraved during the last year, and were executed
expressly for the Books they now illustrate.
LEAFLETS OF MEMORY,
An Illuminated Annual, Edited by Reynell Coats M
d. one volume imperial oetavo elegantly bound In Tur
kew Morocco massive panneed sides printed on snow
white paper and embeshed with eight splendid engra-
yngs and four gorgeous iluminatons, in the highest
slyIe of Art. Also, The Snow Flake, :" Christmas
Blossoms Reads Female Poets of America, TuPpers s
Proverbial Philosophy, The Floral Offering, Chifs
Harolds Pilgrimage, Bryants Poetical Works. Sermon
ON the Mount PARALLELS of our Lord, Lala Rookh, Lady
of the Lake. Poets Offering Edited by Mrs. Hale, The
Ruby, Mrs. Sigourney's Poems, Moore's Melodies,
Wilss Poetical Works. Lord Bryons Tales and Poems,
Offering of Beauty Gem of the Season, Natures Gems,
Inv Mrs. Embury, AmeIias POEMS, The Golden Gift,
The OPAL American Female Poets, by Carolina May,
Gallery of Mezzotnts Gift Leaves of American Poetry,
Gems of Beauty, Griswolds sacred Poets of England
and America Harvest Gleanings Female Poets of Great
Britain Friendships Offering Keepsake of Friendship,
Foras Dictionary, with coored illustrations, Hallecks
Poetca Works. Mulen's do do, The Poetical language
of Flowers Lady's Book of Flowers, The Brilliant ed
tied by L. S. Arthur
Together with rich and extensive collection of En-
gIish and American Books elegantly and richly bound
PRAYER Books and Bibles Juveniles School Books, Fan
cy Stationary and Perumery, and fresh stock, and
suited to the holiday For sale at the North Car
olina Bookstore, by HENRY ID. TURNER.
November so, 1S49. 7SS-
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MALE ACADEMY,
WARRENTON, n. c.

Il. II. EZEEL, Il. VI. Principal.
TNHE Exercises will be resumed on the second Mon
day, which is the 18th day of January, 1850.
The present principal called to the charge of this
Institution ten gears ago. since which period its patronage
has continued uniformly to increase To his
Patrons throughout the Country he returns his sincere
acknowledgements and he hopes by untrng zeal and de
ty in the discharge of his highly responsible duties, to
merit the continued support of liberal and enlightened
public The ablest Instructors are engaged with him in
the various departments of the School, and discipline,
at once mild and rm enforced The strictes attention
is paid to the moral well intellectual Improvement
of the BOYS entrusted hscare Boys fitted for the
advanced classes in College, for the active duties of
life The Scholastic year is divided into Sessions,
at the close of which Public Examinations will be held.
Students from distance required to board in the
family of the Principal Terms heretofore
Dcc 18th 1S49 7S9-4t.
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FLORIDA LAND SALES.

WILL be offered at Auction numerous tracts val
w liable Land, at the places and times folowin4yz
At Pensacola on the 4th December next
Milton, Santa Rosa County, on the 9th Deer.
" Eucheeanna, Walton Co., on the 10th
.' Roach's Bluff, Washington County, on the 18th
December.
At Marianna, Jackson County. the 18th December.
+" Lofts Mills, Calhoun Co., on the 18th
Quincy, Gadsden County, on the 18th
" Tallahassee, Leon County, on the 22d
" Monticello, Jefferson Co., on the 9th
&c Madison Court House, on the 29th
Jasper, Hamilton County, on the lst Jany.
" Alligator, Columbia Co., the Sd
Terms One fourth payable at the time of SAP, and
the balance in three equal annual instalments.
Persons desirous know what particular tract to
be sold, will be furnished with hand-bs appcation
to the Post Masters the above named places the
subscriber at Tallahassee, by letter postage paid
JOHN BEARD, Regi$er
OF Public Lands for the State of F Brida.
Tallahassee, Aug. Is, ls49. 773-3m
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OXFORD FEMALE ACADEMY.

TTNHE Regular exercises in this institution terminated
L with the usual semi-annua examination the 10th
ultimo They will be resumed Monday, the l4th of
January next The patrons of the School earnestly
reminded that is important every pupil to be in her
place the opening of the session. that she may
with her regular classes.
Terms per session Of fire months:
Board, including Washing, Lights, &c. $45 90
Tuition in the English branches, Is 90
Tuition in Music, 20 90
Tuition in French Latin, Extra, 5 90
SAML. L. VENABLE, Principal
Oxford, n. G.. Dec. Is, lS49. 7SY-4t.
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LOUIsBURG ACADEMIES.

JANE A. RAY. Principals.
MISS E. w. CURTIS, Instructress on Piano,
MISS R. S. FAIRALL, Instructress Guitar,
and i'll Drawing and Painting.
TTNHE fifteenth Session of these Schools under the
present Principals, will commence on Thursday the
Sd of January, 1850. Board, $40 per Session Tuition
heretofore. An additional charge, not exceeding so
cents will be made each pupil in the Male Department
for contingencies No accounts allowed in the village
elsewhere, except by the direction of the Parent
Guardian under the supervision of the Principal and
all extravaganza in dress otherwise promptly checked
We have spared reasonable pains expense in
securing the best Assistants the several Departments
and object is to impart life and energy to the School
Exercises and TO make thorough work of the business
of Instruction.
December 18th, lS49. 7S9-3t.