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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-09-13
THE RAPIDS CONVENTION.

A few years since and, in concert with
others, We repeatedly urged upon the PEG.
pie the necessity that existed for immedi.
ate action in relation to removing the OBJ
structiops to the free navigation Of the Up
per Mississippi. They at length were
aroused, primary meetings we're held, and
Delegates appointed to attend State Con-
vention to meet at Bloomington. The Con.
vention met, adopted resolutions, appoint
ed committees, ETC., and adjourned, all &C
ton upon the subjec, caasing with the ter
mination ofthe meeting.
Another effort is now being made to re-
viye some Of the old leaven and try again
If something cannot be accomplished to re-
move the impedimen,s to successful navi-
cation which Nature has placed in the grea,
national thoroughfare. But as greater
work is upon the tapis we cannot predict a
satisfactory result to the present effort. al
though larger amount Of public spirit is
manifested in the way Of general improve
ments in the West than ever before exhib-
tied. 1t is undoubtedly true that the i'm
provement Of those Rapids would advance
the interests Of every resident Of Iowa, bu,
how little when compared 10 the advanta-
ges they would reap from the intersection
Of their State by great national railroad.
Still as the enterprises are not conflicting
they both may with propriely be urged
In another column will be found nm inter
es.ing article upon the subject, which we
recommend 10 the attentive perusal Of eve
~ reader.
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DISPATCHES.
ARRIVAL OF THE
CALEDONIA.
Ono Week Later from Europe.
ST.. JOINS, N. B., Aug. 81, l849.

ST. JOHNS, N. b., Aug. 81, I64S.
The steamer Caledonia arrived at Halifax yes
terday, bringing dates from Liverpool to the 18th
Of August.
An Improvement has taken place in every
branch OF business. The markets are well sup
piled, manufacturers purchasing freely, but spec
nlators holding of. The advices from America
respecting the cotton crop, Are unsatisfactory,
which operates in favor Of holders.
BREADsTUFFs, &c.-Flour has met with slow
sale, the better qualities realizing former terms.
Secondary qualities are Sd. per Dbl. lower, sub
sequently the market became steady. prime par
GELS sold ut 24s Sd 25s. American wheat Is
Cd to Z. Indian Corn advanced from o to b per
quarter, and prices remain firm. Quotations are
60 at 294s for white 81 28s for yellow, with q
moderate but steady demand.
PRovIsIoNs.-The marke for provisions is well
sustained at the weekly sales 260 boxes Of ba-
con sold at 30 33s Cd for long mddles, and eos
Sd for short. The late advance in hams is bare
~ maintained. There is good inquiry for lard,
and prices have advanced Cd per cwt. Sales Of
300 bbls. at 35s Cd.
The steamer Washington arrived at South
ampton from Bremen en- route for New York
She brings intelligence of the actual departure
of the Danish blockading squadron. and the
withdrawal Of the cruising vessels off Heliogo-
land, which departed for Copenhagen, permit
ting free ingress and egress to the respective
ports. A number of merchant v. sscls entered
the Weiser; commerce was resumng its accus-
toned activity. The frigate St. Lawrence has
left Bremen on cruise in the Baltic.
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Arrival Of the Washington.
Two Days Later from Europe.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. S.

LOUISVILLE, sept. ,.
The Washington arrived at New York at mid
night, bringing Two days later intelligence. 1t
is said that 30, 900 Russians, commanded BY Gen.
luders, were completed, routed bv an inferior
force OF fIungarians under BEN, and the survi-
vors, alter the battle, hunted into Wallachia.--
4 bulletin from Dembinski, dated Gyongyas,
July %, speaks Of second great victory he has
obtained over the Russians, after having attack
ed them by surprise at night, on the ed The
RUSSIANS did not make stand. Many of the Of
hceis fled IN their shirts; others were cut down
or taken prisoners. Two regiments Of Russian
cuirassiers were nearly annihilated The Rus
SLAMS rallied and fought desperately In the
morning, brilliant attack by the cavalry deci-
ded the contest. The Russians left sixteen hun
dred dead on the field, fifteen cannon, and TWO
thousand prisoners.
The following Russian intelligence i. given.
What then, must have been the reality, If they
confess thus much! sOn the 23d july, the RI
hes were attacked in the pass Of Ojbnsh by the
Magyars and forced to retreat. They were re-
inforced with four pieces of artillery, but again
Obliged TO retreat, after three hours fighting in
which they lost, in killed, nine; wounded, four
officers and one hundred and sixty prlya,es. The
Magyars passed through the pass''
Vienna is now garrsoned by only few new
leyies The Vienna letters confirm the intell;.
gence of the occupation of Raab by the Hunga-
rams, some of whom had appeared even within
lew leagues of Vienna. The Austrians were
hastily collecting an army Of 10000 men at Pres
burgh, to assume the offensive. The aBreslau
Zeitung" says: that persons who arrived in Vi
emma on that evening firm ed that sangunary
engagement had taken place at eros Warden,
where the Hungarians had concentrated force
OF 8o,Oo0 men, including troops from kIausen-
berg. The affairs Of Comorn are in the same
state: The Hungarians were threatening Pres
burgh.
NO change to notice in commercial transac-
lions. Markets the same.
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ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS BY THE
CALEDONIA.

According to accounts from Vienna, ofthe 9th
authentic intelligence ofthe events which occur.
red between Rsab and Comorn had not been re.
cei'ed. The pass between Vienna and Pes,h
was uninterrupted, and no letters had arrived from
Ra"b. II was reported that the Hungarians Tad
entered Scored on the Waae.
FROM me western theatre Of war we learn that
'he aeleat OF NE Ans'rlans before Comorn, was
more serious than it was at first supposed The
Magyars are swarning through the country. far
and wide. Prince Orlof arrived at Vienna on the
loth' from the head quarters of Paskiewetch,s
army he brought intelligence of his comple,e
fout oy Georgey. No bulletin had been publish.
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che Gazette.
ALFRED SANDERS, EDlroa.
DAVENPORT:
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER u, lsls.
OUR NINTH VOLUME.

With tho last Number the Davenport Ga
zette terminated the eighth year Of its ex-
istence and with this issue enters upon its
ninth yesr. During those eight years,
With single exception ofbut two numbers,
it has not failed to appear regularly each
week. When We take into consideration
the difficulties with which we have had to
contend in obtaining materials for the
newspaper, and the laxness Of our patrons
in meeting promptly their subscriptions,
We assume some credit to ourselves for en-
ergy displayed. That It has not been re-
enumerated We freely assert, but for this We
cannot altogether blame our subscribers
tho msjority Of them being Of the farming
community, generally poor, with lands IN
paid and wheat commanding low price,
We could not expect them promptly to meet
their dues. The endorsements under
which they labored being removed, we
trust they will come up substantially to
our aid, By supplying our physical necessi
ties, - We have SO long administered to
their mental wants.
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Penalty ron FALSE IMPRISONMENT

Two years ngo considerable sensation was
produced in this conntry by the arrest q
Alex. Campbell of Virgins, in Edinburgh
on acconn, Of some expressions, in a leo,
ture on the subject Of slavery, which gave
offence 10 dienitary Of the church in thai
renowned metropolis. Al the instance a
Mr.. Csnpbeil's friends prosecution was
instituted upon The chargeof false impris
onment, and verdict has recently been
rendered IN favor Of Mr.. Campbell for th9
sum d Sio,oo0.-[Keokus IvAig.
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The HUNGARIAN GENERALs.-Georgey
isl tall, fine looking man, with gentle fea
lures, ligb, hair, yellow, pointed beard; hi
wears spec,acies. Dembinski wears j
hpg white heard, like a patriarch. Berl
j. short. thick sei, red-faced, ugly look
ING man. with a bead much TO large for 81.
body. But on nearer acquaintance, the
genius and character Of the man cause the
beholdcr to forget his want Of beauty.
Chicago Journal.
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STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION.

The steamer HAYDEE, Capt. Geo. Fish
back, bound from ST. Louis 10 Council
Bluff, while backing out from wood yard.
about % miles above Weston, on the morn.
ing Of the Both ult., burst her steam con.
meeting pipe, killing Immediately the Cap
tain, dangerously wounding Geo. Martin,
the pilot, and Robert Lindsay, the engi-
neer, and injuring three young ladies'.
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PHRENoLoGY AT STAKE.-A paragraph
appeared in several Of the St. Louis papers
Of last week detailing singular circum-
stance that befel . citizen Of that place.
Il appeared from the several accounts, tina,
timber fell from building and striking a
man upon the back part Of his head depriv-
ed him Of sensation. After recovering, it
was ascertained that while all of bis facul-
ties remained unimpaired, that Of memory
was destroyed. As Psychologists locate
this organ 10 the fore part Of the head, we
concluded the statement had tendency to
weaken the pretty firm foundation upon
which that science 10 reared, and had be.
gan to puzzle some Of our organs in the ef.
fort to unravel the mystery, when it was
all made clear, and at the same time beau.
iiful illustration Of the truth Of the science
afforded, by correct account Of the cir.
cumstance. It appears, then, that the
timber fell upon an axe which the man
held in his hand, and the axe flew I'D and
struck him 10 the forehead.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-09-13
DEATH DEL w. PARKER.

By letter received from Cincinnati by
bis father we understand that Mr.. JoNA.
rHoS w. PARKER died Of cholera in that
city about three weeks since. Mr.. Parker
was formerly resident Of this place and
represented this and Clinton county 10 the
Senate of,he State Legislature, Of which
body he was elected President.
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DE VITA rowing correspondent Of
the Jackson Go. Democrat thus speaks Of
the County seat Of Clinton
"De Witt, the county seat, is situated
near the centre ofthe county, on the stage
road from Davenport to Dubuque. |, con-
tains one physician, two lawyers, variety
of mechanics, two or three stores. two ias-
erns, aud has goodly number al Ee...
family residences, few Of them ornanen
ted with fiue shade trees"
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1t.
Mr.. Ewing,
MIR. Collamer.

FIRST Towns IN AMERIcA.-It will SEER
curious to thfse who are not aware Of the
fact, that the first towns built by Enropeaa,
upon the American continent were ST. Au
gustine, in East Florida. and Santa F.
the capital Of New Mexico. The rives
ella was explored before the Mississippi
was known, aad gold was sought in Caliiot
mia long ere the first man had endeavored
TO find bomeon the shores Of New En-
land. There are doubtless trees standir !.
within the fallen buildings Of .ncient Pau.
ANA that had commenced 10 grow wheI
the sites Of Boston and New York we..
covered with the primeval wilderness.
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ed, and the Imperialists in Vienna were in state
OF panic. The communication between Pesth
and Vienna is entirely cut of by the Magyars.-
Il was ruuored that Hertz had re-taken pesth and
Bnda. Haynau's army, even il he should have
effected junction with Je,achich, is now CON-
pleiely isolated. II Is asserted, that in conse-
quence Of representations from England aud
France, the Russians will evacnate Hungary in
the course Of forty days. The Paris presses, Of
Tuesday, state, that letter was received the
previous day by member Of the commission OF
the Legislative Assembly, announcing that the
great Russian army had been completely defeated
by the Magyars. 60.
Vienna papers Of the 18th contain official dis
patches from the headquarters Of General Luders,
stating that on the 3lst ult. battle took place
between his corps and the Hungarian army under
BEN, in which the latter was defeated, aud The
Russian General, Scaranien, killed bya cannon
ball. One thousand Hungarians are said to have
been killed The Hungarians were pursued by
the Cossacks, who took seven felc-pieccs, TWO
standards, and large quantity Of ammunition, and
Bem's travelling ralechc. containing important pa
pers. Five hundred prisoners were taken. The
Russian loss is stated to be a. killed and wound
ed.
The news from Hungary, throughout, is very
vague ard unsatisfactory. Bem's reported defeat
requires continuation. It will probably turn out
certainly not be willing 10 treat, as reported, if
she were gaining instead Of losing ground.
France.
The ssNational" states that Girabaldi succeeded
in reaching Venice in safety. This statement is
confirmed from other sources not unworthy Of
credit.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-09-13
MUSCATlNE.

A very pleasant ride we had upon Fri
day last dow to the Furnishing town Of
Muscatine--a name that yet sounds strange
when applied to our old neighbor, Bloom
ington. But the fact Of il is, the town has
swelled 80 large aud is growing SO fast that
its citizens thinking the name Bloomington
almost opposed to the go-ahead principle
that propels American citizens, concluded
they must have some name around which
60 many old prejudices did not cling, like
parasites, to deprive il OF susienancc. Aud
20, they fixed upon the euphonious eogno-
men Of Muscatine, feminine aPpellation,
and thus re-christensd their town.
Muscatine is not yet finished. Citizens
cannot point the querrilous stranger to a
house in course Of erection, or hilIin pro-
gress Of Ieveling, rs some wag asserts they
do in Galena, and say, when that work is
completed this town will be finished. No
indeed, there are good many bills to be ra-
zed,. and houses TO be built. before Musca-
tine will be declared completed. There is
an en.erprising spirit abroad in Muscatine.
The people appear to have awakened from
a Rip Van Wrinkle sleep to find themselves
in the full tide Of prosperity and they are
now determined to slumber no more until
their town shall emulate the larger cities
Of the West.
at was hazardous and hard work, !"
said citizen, s'to get the necessary guam
tity Of stock subscribed for the Telegraph,
but when that was accomplished it appear
ed to have been done so easily that there
after there was 90 reluctance in subscrib-
ing for other important works." Well, it
was good seed sown upon fertile soil snd i,
is now producing its hundred fold, The
hills are bowling beneath the spirit that
sprung from it and the valleys are rising
to receive them in their bosoms. The
largest steam mill and most extensive pork
in the State have sprung up,
while buildings TO The number Of one hun
dred and twenty Of this seasons growth,
spot both bill and valley of the mountain
GUS town of Muscatine. Nature has done
nothing for Muscaiine, the citizens are
obliged to do all, hence the secret Of their
prosperity-,he habits Of industry thus in
and the amount Of labor available,
urge them to continued exer,ion. Nor will
that enterprise cease with the improve
ments Of the present year, another and an
other will add it's ratio, until we whose
hairs are not yet beginning to blossom for
The grave, will see it large and flourish
ing city, before we reach the grand cIimac.
teric Of life. 1t is worthy rival Of its
more staid sister, Davenport, and in il we
behold one whom to emulate in prosperity,
will be to display degree Of enterprise
with that which has built up
50 many fourishing cities 10 the western
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EXTRA SESSION OF THE ILLINOIS LEcIs.
LATURE.--Gov. French has issued proc
lamatlon converting the members OF the
Legislature on the 22d October, for the pur-
poses Of elec.ing U. 8. Senator, to fill the
existing vacancy; TO take some action to
encourage internal improvements by pass.
ing liberal general laws Of incorporation
Tor that purpose; to enact 4 law providing
for homestead exemption, &c. &c.
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DEATH OF MR. PERKINS The Londo

DEATH OF Nh. PERKINS The London
papers announce the death, on the 9th of
July, ofJacob Perkins, Esq, aged SO years
formerly Of Boston, but for many years re.
siding and established in London, the "in.
ventor OF engraving on steel and Of the
method Of transferring engrayings to steel
plates"
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DEATH OF MEHEMET ALr.-The London
Times announces the death Of Mehemet
Ali, which event took place on the ID Au-
gust at Alexandria. His body was inter.
red in the new Alabas,er mosque built by
himself in the citadel.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

Our foreign intelligence is quite voIu.
minous this week and possesses great in.
terest. Alas, for poor Hungary; but read
il, We have not space for comments.
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CHOLERA AT QuINcY.-There have been
two hundred and thirty cases Of ChoIe
"a at Quincy, ILL.,, since first the epidemic
made its appearance 10 that Rourishing
city. Quincy numbers about 1000 iuhab.
itants.
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PARDoNED.-Rev. Calvin Fairbank has
been pnrdoned out Of the Kentucky peni-
Tertiary after four years confinement for
abdncting slaves in connection with Della
A. Webster. His father, Chester Fairba nk,
of Genesee, n. Y, died at Frankfort. XIV,
OF cholera, brought on by eAer.ions for the
release OF his son.
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THE Denny DErALcATIoN.-In The u. s.
District Court OF Philadelphia, on the Goth
"li, Nathaniel DENLY, late Navy Agenta
Marselles, France, charged with being 4
detaulier to the Government, appeared and
confessed judgment to the full amount
claimed, with interest, being Sl49, 433 gu!
Denly still remains in custody.
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GA French wae says that when the
iogs binder the working Of The telegraph,
the French do not know wheAher thew arc
governed by King or President.
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Gen. TAYLOR Is greeted with the utmost
enthusiasm, wherever be goes. Our fen
is that his present sa,ir may be on iDjsr
to his health. The following is specim. /
Of his reception at ChambsrsbuIg, Ten
sylvana:--
1.-THE car which contained him even before
stopped, was literally swarming with old M.
and young, while those who could gain foot
hold near sOld lack, as they sfiec,ionately caii-
ed him, came pear tearing him completely asun,
der. The old men would catch him BY the arms
and shoulders, and hug him, lavishihg on him
the most afieclionate terms. never witnessed
anything that would compare with il before.
Tho streets were literally blocked up with
human beings, while from the vast sea Of upturn.
ed faces arose shouts more desfening Than III
the thunders Of Buena Vista. The demonstra-
tion struck chord in the old mans heart. for |
never heard him make such speech as he ms
to the vast crowd, feeble and infrm Is he ".
His voice was full and clear, and rang out with
power which was astonishing. Every man i
the crowd could herr aad distinguish ever
word.v
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N The DANUBE.--We neglected TO mon
tion last week the appearance Of the Dan.
sbe, new boat in this trade, and com.
manded BY Capt. Barger and crew Of the
Red Wing. She is light draught, roomy
and comfortable passenger boat and We
commend her to the travelling public.
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Precincts.

DEATH.-Papers from Cincinnati an
nounce the death Of DR.. John P. Harrison.
OF the Ohio Medical College. He died sud
denly Of Cholera.
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PoTTAwATAMIE CoUNry.-This county
is at length heard from and it's result il
about as satisfactory as the Wings could
desire. The following are the re.urns:--
Board Of Public Horks-Wh,g
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ST. PAULs.--The Register and the Chron.
icle, two good papers, published at St.
Psuls, Minnesota, hive been blended into
one, which one is to possess all the talen,
Of the two.
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England.

The official record show a continued increase
Of mortality, arising from the general pre.ale nce
OF cholera.
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VERMONT MISUNDERSTANDING, Wbig,
has been elected to Congress.
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CINCINNATI. September 3,-5p.M.

The Board of Health report Case deaths from
May to August Both, Of which TIA were of chol-
era. This mortality IS estimated as being equal
TO to ID OF the population. Dr. Harrison, pro-
lessor in the Ohio Medical College, died Of chol-
era yesterday morning; he was attacked the pre-
vious afternoon.
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TIE CABINET AND CUBA.-The Wash
ington correspondent Of the N. Y. Herald
says tina. he has reason to believe that Mr..
Clayton is privately in favor of the ad-
mission Of Cuba into The Union as slave
State. lie says:
All foreign obstacles out OF the way, and
Spain willing to sell out on reasocabls
terms, We understand that the Cabinet
would be divided as follows:
For the Acquisition Of Cuba.
Gen. Taylor, Mr. Johnson,
Mr.. Clayton, Mr.. Crawford,
Mr.. Meredith, Mr.. Preston,
Against it.
Mr.. Ewing, MIR. Collamer.
And we mean to say, that this would b
the division % the question ofbuying and
admitting Cuba into the Union us q slave
State.
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SECOND DESPATCH.
T.outsyrLIy

LOUISVILLE, sept. I, P. N.
Owing to heavy storm yesterday afternoon.
the New York lines were both out of order, and
only part Of the foreign news was received last
night.
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ksrcbief il acknowledgment o. 'ne gree
from the crowd. which lined the wharf,

k.,chief il acknowledgement Of the gree
from the crowd, which lined the wharf,
ClrNsArI, 6,r.x.
An charming 6rS occurred this morning; Il
commenced in bIscksmish,s shop on the rive
Among the building destroyed were Marin An
santz & Co.'S machine shop; Csllsns ol lacloFyl
ConneIly's sheet iron shop; Williams g ie4sF'i
sheet iron shop; ~. MilleT's large bniid'ls, Sc
cupied BY several families; White 8 l,ekaea.s
smiths shop; Bailey's bakery esta rsao.''ff 3
small shops and residence, lie jefferson asap
and Lafayette. taverns. The loss u ssiinsted ,
upwards Of sec, oA
louisville, Sept. Q.
A destructive file hrcke out at 3 r. M, yeste,
day ia the commission rouse Of L. P. Goodms
& Son at Madison, Ia, spreading to the Adolf
ing houses OF Caber, Woodman, Blackman
jenkins, John Woodburn and John Burns e. Co
the buildings and large amount
s'ored properly. Loss estimated at Sl0QO
mostly insured.