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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01
roREIGN NEWS.

The Europa arrived at Halifax the Satf
ult. She brings no news Of moment. a
rupture il threatened between Russia and
Turkey. The Pachalics Of Europe which
are partly Greek and partly Turkish, are
in consequence in . state Of fermsnt'
The French government has stated 'is
intention Of recalling NJ. Poussin, but de-
mands indemnity for losses suffered BY
French subjects during the war with Mex
leo.
A portion Of the French Army in the
Roman States has been recalled, and the
Spasiards are to enter Rome. 4 Is report
Cd, that the Pope has taken alarm at the
numerous assassinations in Rome, and be-
lieves there il sn extensive plot for his own
assassination. should he return.
The statement that Georgy had been shot,
il centradic,ed. The surrender Of Comorn
u fully confirmed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

GA. w. Rabbit, who was elected Ia
represent the Mormon State Of Deseret in
Congress and has arrived in St. Louis,
states that the graves with which, accor
ding to letters heretofore published, the
whole overland route to California was rep.
resented to have been strewn, are in mos,
cases, only the graves Of the surplus pro.
visions, which, according 10 the usual Gus
ION Of the mountdineers, have been burr.
ed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

New SrEAMERs.-Caps. Reilly has
brought out his new boat. the Minnesota
She 10 a beautiful craft and her accommn.
da,ions .re equal to any in the trade. We
are indebted to her officers for package Of
late papers.
I The Dubuque, consumed to the hull by
the FIRE Al ST. Louis, has Teen rebuilt, with
cabin Of halflength for the season, and has
taken her place in this trade.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

The question now arises, can ne three huadfes
hou,ana doilar, be rai,eds We believe It can BE-
without any aid from foreign capitalists. Ata
t,ir assessment, there must be IN average ola
million dollars in each ofths four counties on the
line Of the road, to wit: Rock Island, Henry,
Bureau and La Sale. Only six per cent upon
thi, property would be 1000 for each county,
making SEQ, 900, leaving only 100000 TO be
raised in Iowa, who feels equal interest with
Illinois in this great work. Shall We say, then,
,hatwe cannot raise the money! Iappeal toyou
farmer, and citizens OF Scott county, whether
you will say that you cannot raise your equitable
share Of this sum?
Sd. The necessity ofimmediate and energetic
action. II we do not commence this work I'M
media,ely, we may lose The opportunity that now
presents itself OF becoming the great Northern
thorouehfare between the Atlantic and Pacific.
The roads .snow progressing WESTWARD through
northern Ohio and Indiana, must cross the MIS-
sssippi soa,emhere; this is a very natural point,
and probably the best one. But they wall not
turn out Of their way on that account II We
have been living idle, while some other city on
the Mississippi shall have built 30 or 100 miles Of
road, we lose this great advantage and lose u
forever. Alleges are now turned to Rock Island
as the point--we mus. act with decis'seness
and energy, which will start this road, and start
il upon permanent, basis, as will make 1t secure
Of an early completion. The means are abun-
dan,. The will only is wanting. ComeuP, then,
every man to the wo,k and success IS certain"
Davenport, Oct. 80 ls49.
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FINANCIAL.
We find il the New York Tribune f,he


9th, the following paragraph
We understand Leading Domestic Ex-
change house in Wall street, with branch
es in Philadelphia and ST. Louis, IS about
10 supply the West with a currency in the
shape Of drafts of small denominations,
drawn bv the Philadelphia house on the 81.
Louis house, in favor Of the New York
house. This is very wealthy connection,
and has unlimited credit at the West,
where the drafts will circulate; and proba-
bly, they will be enabled to keep afioas a
large amount,
The Missouri Republican Of the 18th,
referring to the above paragraph, has the
following:-
The house OFF. W. Clark s. CO.. justly
enjoying the entire confidence Of this com
mnni,y. is of course referred to in this ex-
tract. We know nothing more about the
proposed operation, but we are well satlst'-
ed that nothing will be done which IS net
likely 10 resul, in the public benefit.
nJSincc the above was written, we
have seen enc of these drafts. They nre
dated in Philadelphia, and drawn by the
House there upon the House in St. Louis,
or elsewhere, and are payable in specie,
Just as any other draft. The CLARks have
houses in Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
and 81. Louis, and as this circulation is re-
deemable in specie upon presentation, u
will, we have M doubt, take the place Of
much Of the currency now passing among
us.
We have noticed that some Of these
checks of the denominations of fives. tens
and twen,ies are in circulation here and
are informed by our leading business men.
who are acquainted with the reputation
and character Of the Messrs. Clnrks, that
thev have entire confidence in the safety
Of the checks as n circulating medium
We hope they may take the place Of much
Of the present circulation Of Banks OF the
various States, whose place Of redemption
is at great distance from Iowa and with
whom we have little or no business connec-
ton.
The great advantage to US of this crcu-
a,ion is, that il is redeemable in specie on
demand in ST. Louis, where the major part
Of the business uf Iowa is done, while with
aur present circulation Of Wisconsin, Ohio,
Indiana aud Kentucky banks, in order To
realize specie funds in ST. Louis, we must
submit to discount Of al least one per
cent.
1t strue, as suggested by contemporary.
we have large quantity OF money in cir
culs,ion, larger than ever known before,
and this very fact admonishes US Of the
greater necessity Of it being Of reliable
character. If the above firm be entirely
responsible, Of which fact we have no doubt,
we care not how soon their issues drive
from circulation the deprecated notes Of
Eastern Banks, which now flood the Wes-
tern country. II the effect is even to
abridge Specie circulation, still we say cir
culate the notes as they are more convent
ent in business than either gold or silver
aud Ear less easily coun,erfeited. ~
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LATEST ITEMS BY TELEGRAPH.

LATEST ITEMS BY TELEGRAPH.
BosroS, Oct. 25.-The Union Wharf
Boat was robbed last night Of $2O.O0O.
Notes principally Of the Firemans Bank OF
Boston.
BUFFALO, Oct. 26.-The propeller Globe
with ) cargo valued a, 100000 sunk last
night near Point AIbino. Cargo insured
for full amount; vessel for $4,000.
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
BALTIMoaE, Oct. 26.-The President OF
the u. States has recommended the 18th
day Of November to be observed as day
Of Thanksgiving.
The National IntelIigencer learns unoffi-
eially, that Walter Forward has been APP
pointed Solicitor Of the Treasury vice Gil
let.
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THE DlNSER AT DAvENpoRr.-Am
other omissions in the proceedings of the
convention at Davenport. we see that no
mention is made ola Resolution passed by
accamation, awarding the henrty thanks
Of the convention TO Mr.. Fulton and other
citizens Of Davenport for the splendid Din
ner which was given TO the Delegates at
the lie Claire House. Mr.. Fulton is one
of,he most enterprising and liberal citizens
Of Iowa. We wish we had more Of the
"same sort."--H amkeye.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01
THE HIGGINS FAMILY.

This groupe Of four singers gave con-
cert in our Court House on last Friday
evening. They make no pretension I"
perfection, having quite recently made
their debut before the public. For the
practice they have had, their performance
was certainly creditable. A little more in
struction and few months Of practice nd
they will rank among the first Of travel
ling Ministries.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

MEMPHIS CoxvESrIoN.--The National
Railroad Convention, appointed TO meet Al
Memphis, Tenn, organized on the 23d inst,
by eIecting Prof. NJ. E. MAuRy, Of Va,
President. Prot. NJ. upon taking the chair
addressed the Convention, and in the
course Of bis remarks, strongly urged the
importance Of a Railroad across buth The
Is.hmus and the Continent. Delegates
were present the frs, DAY from Louisiana
Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, Illinois
Penney lvnnin, Massachusetts, New York
Virginia, S. Carolina and Tennessee.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

Among the looking glasses at the late
Exhibition of National Industry, in the
Champs Elvsees, Paris, was one sixteen
feet by twelve, the price Of which was
marked al 10000 A similar mirror was
shipped q. Havre tor New Orleans.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

DAHLIAs.-That these beautiful flowers
are not yet destroyed BY the frost ample
evidence was furnished Us by our friend,
John Evans, who presented US within the
week with one Of the richest bouquets OF
the season. We counted fifteen different
varieties in il.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

A Coop MovE.-The ladies Of ST. Lonis are a.
bout forming society, the principal pledge OF
which will be that ss,hey will not associate with
men Of an immoral character"-N. o. bulletin.
We didn', suppose there was city in
The Union whose ladies had occasion to
form such society.
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chr Gatette.
ALFREpsANDERs, EDiros.
DAVENPORT:
qruRsDlf MORNING, NOVEMBER |, lsls.
Rock ISLAND AND LA SALE RAIL-
moan


ROAD.
We had written lengthy article IN res.
psct to this road and tho action taken 70 r.
i.tion 10 il. It the several meetings held IN
hi. place and Rock Island, but exclude !"
this week to mako room for The two articles
upon tho subject which will Be found in our
columns. We have but space to assure
those in tbs distance, that the greatest en-
thusiasm prevails at these meesings-snat
,hs farmers are coming 10 the rescue-and
that a. certain a. any sublunary thing can
Be, Ae wAole amount Of stock required oy
ne charter and believed to be necessary 70
tle completion Of The Road, 'rill Be taken
and he prelimiaary surrey made ~ aer'
spriag.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

ETCharles II. Sprague, who recently
stole the girls shoe at Brooklyn, N. Y, has
been acquitted on the ground OF insanity.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

rThe N. York Herald terms Gen
Ia. lor's cabinet, ''silly teapot cabinet"
About rs sensible an expression as one
would expect to see emana.e from such a
source.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

One Of our exchanges justly observes
that ''good newspapers are The only paper
currency that 10 worth more than gold or
silver"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

PENNsyLvAxIA.--1'he Locofoco papers
say that the election in this State has gone
for their party by heavy majority, we
suppose they are more than hslfright.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-11-01

ILLINOIS U. 3. SENAroR.-In caucus on
the Goth ult., after the trenty. first ballot.
Gen. Shields was nominated for U. S. Sem
ator from Illinois.
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u The following we take from The Hawk
eye. Of Burling,on:-
Mr.. f. ]. G. Peaslv, received by Mon
DAVIS mail, a letter from his partner, Mr.. +.
w. Brooks, who left his city in charge Of a
party of ten men last April for California
from which we have been permitted 10
make the following extract. We would
premise the extract by remarking that Mr.
Brooks united his party with Capt. Findlay's
Of Oquowka, at the Missouri river, which
stream thev crossed the 4,h Of May. The
party comprised go men and % wagons. 4
and yoke Of oxen to a wagon, and few
horses and mules.
UPrrR CALIfoRSr., Bear River, ssFort Fin-l
| lcv',80 miles N. +. Suffers Fort Il 40 miles}
from Jolinsons settlement, 10Th Aug l8ie
| FL. C. PEAsLY-Denr Sir: We have, ms
won will see, safely arrived at the gold Jig.
gins Of California, all in good !.cal,h and
spirits. We have made MS famous trip
a. will appear on any record this YEAR
We arrived at the "diggins" in 9S days
from the Missouri river, taking ourselves
and teams through with the loss only Of one
old wagon which was left, and some 90
steers in tho whole train which numbered
about 200 head; we have lead every thing,
only Is or IA ox-teams arrived ahead Of
ns, and but very few mule teams and pack
trains. Blu. The trip has been hard enough,
one that required all our energies, particu.
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$4,000 90
5000 90
Right Of way,
Si63,0OO 90

or $1,000 95 cents per mile. This, for 30 miles,
the distance to Peru, would amount to s3IO,476;
only few thousand dollars over the amount Of
capital stock The foregoing estimate is upon
the snppositon that the cost Of this road will be
in proportion to that from Chicago to Elgin. But
it is quite doubtful whether it would cost as
much. In the opinion Of good judges, The gra-
ding and bridging would cost considerable less.
At the rate Of $500 per mile, Tor the whole cost
OF preparing the road, which is probably fair
estimate, the cost would be $4,000.
he capital stock Of the company, then will
prepare the road for the iron, for The whole dis
lance to Peru. The stock can then be increased
by subscription in accordance with the provis.
ions OF the charter, to my sum necessary, not
exceeding million, or the company may nego-
tate loan, for the completion Of the road.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-15
VOTES FOR SPEAKER

Necessary to a choice. lis
Highest vote boyd, dem .................. 81
resolution was then offered by Mr.. HAcxErr (dsm)
Of Georgia that members be not entitled to per diem
until Speaker shall be elected.
MIR. JONES, (dem) Of Tenn. proposed amendment
Nor shall they receive mileage unless they elect
Speaker tomorrow. (Laughter)
The resolution laid on the table and the House
then adjourned, in much confusion.
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Our Washington Correspondence.

WAsHINGroNi Dec 10, lo4V.
Anticipated Duel Betgeen the Hon Mr. Duer and the Hon.
Mr.. Meade-Mr. Buchanan and the Slavery Question.
You will see from the Congressional reports what
time we had of 1t to-day, and how MIR. Dusr, Of New
York forgot himself and his position far to can
Mr.. Meade, Of Virginia. "a liar" challenge has, Of
course, passed since from Mr. Meade TO Mr. Duer bat
1t is believed that Mr. Dueis good and GENTLE
manly feelings, will prompt him to withdraw the gross
offensive language, rather than add crime to outrage
Mr.. Duer spoke Of disunionists" and Mr. Bsyly de-
pying that there such In Congress Mr. Duer re-
piled that there were; and that they existed in Mr.
Baylys delegation Being asked to point at the man,
MIR Duer indicated Mr.. Meade, who merely said that
It "falsen which In itself IL not yet mortal Of
fence particularly when uttered In rebuttiug i'm
putation on q mans character, and by no means jss-
tilted Mr. Duere outrageous epithet As the alter II
now in the hands Of the proper persons refrain from
further remarks.
Mr.. Buchanan, | learn, will Congress ID
organized, publish his opinions the slavery suss-
tion, to the people Of the Union; and trust that his
example will be followed by every prominent In
the country. The country has a right to know the
opinions and principles Of Its public men and Of
firm convictions will not hesitate to them Mr..
Buchanan's opinions contained In letter to Mr..
James X. McLanahan, OF fennsylyania, nov member
of Congress
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yso, and, therefore, he wished with Mr. Dusr to sd-
Journ ever for day, to deliberate

vso And, thersfore, he Wished, with MI. Duer TO i'd
journ ever for . day, to deliberate.
Mr. MARSHALL, OF Kentucky, had been sstonshed to
the dissolution Of the Union sgitated oday He
chusetts (Mr Asn) organize the House ON sectional
grounds The gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Toombs)
said that he hoped that discord would reign until
beers bowed to the opinions OF the South and he heard
another gentleman say that the Speaker should be
man who stands opposed to the administration. He
(Mr M claimed to be . friend OF the Union, and
In favor Of gentleman for Speaker who d. repre-
sent any EXTREME and he trusted that all dstracting
questions would be laid aside and that the members
would apply themselves to the public good.
Several motions made to adjourn and disagreed
to. There were likewise desires expressed to have
call OF the House. members had retired, not sup
posing that vote for Speaker would take place to day
However another trial made and the following Is
the result 224 votes were cast-ll3 necessary to Q
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The Efforts to Organize the House.
THREATENED FIsUr AMONG THE MEMBERS
TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT.
Alteration between Buer, Of New York, and
heads, of Virginia.
TWO DAYS PROCEEDINGS
NO SPEAKER YET.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDING S
THIRTY-EIRST CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.

Senate
WAsniSGroN, Dec. 13. 1910.
Mr. Mason asked leave to withdraw from the files the
papers of Col. David Morgan, of Virginia
Mr.. UPBAM asked If the case had been reported
upon adversely II we're he opposed to the papers
being withdrawn.
Mr.. STURGEON had been informed that the papers
were already withd irom the 6les; and then
MIR mason Withdrew his application for leave.
On motion OF Mr.. BRApBuRY, shortly Afterwards
The Senate adjourned
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TELE OR HIC.
r~>~o~>N~Noy>~>>>.>,~O>
Yesterdays Proceedings.
~~-O~~JN~>-~N~~N~~N,
A NOT TIER LONG DEBATE,
Attempts to Elect a Speaker.
AGAIN ADJOURNED WITHOUT A CHOICE.
Senate.

WAsHIsGToN, Friday, Dec. II, 1s49
No public business to-day. A melton to adjourn
till Monday rejected in the hope that the House
would organize by tomorrow.
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Amicabie Settlement OF the Difficulty boz
tween Messrs. Meade and Duer.

WAsHINGroS, Dec Ia, lS40.
The dispute which occurred yesterday, in the House
Of Representatives, between Messrs Meade and Duer,
has been amicably settled.
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TWO CENTS.
The House then proceeded to vote.

v Mr. MCLEAN (whig) Of Ken, offered resolution pre-
posing election by plurality OF votes obtains
496oths to be Speaker no election whoever receives
4s6oths, and on falling vote until there shall BE-
an election. 1t was laid the table, and the House
ana ofad
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Caucus OF the Free Sellers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA, 1s4o. n
The tree soilers in caucus, have again resolved to
maintain their independent organization until their
demands complied with.
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her things when he came; thinks this was about the
middle Of January she was in the back parlor when
he came into the front paror the servant girl let him
him; he asked how Mrs. Walker was, and how her
health was; witness raid very well, indeed, very
well hat and shawl Of another lady were chair;
he saw them, and said that is Mrs Walkers hat and
shawl Is it not!n witness said no yes it ia" said
he then he said shave you seen Mrs Walker to- day!'
witness replied she had and asked him il he had seen
her, and he said he had not; witness 5sad that was
not her hat and shawl but that she here; the hat
and shawl he took to be hers very much like what
she wore; when Mrs. Walker found that MIR. Walker
and witness talking in the front paror she con-
cuded she would go she raped the paror door with
her paraso and said he going witness said to her.
no. you are not; walk in, Mrs. Walker; Mr. Walker
L. here Mrs Walker replied 81 don't wish to see
him. witness said, "you must come in,n and made
her Gene I'M he spoke very pleasantly to her. and said
Lin, but sat down in the parlor witnesses persua-
sion, who sale to them, will leave you aonc: they
remained there, talking very intent and oud all wit
could hear that she said she would have her
rights; her married rights she would have, that he
might depend upon.p .r l.ft
Crosse ominotion Witness has spoken of these
things TO the District Attorney witness declined
speaking on the subject to prisoners COUNSEL when
MT Walker first came to witnesses house for board he
gave no name; he gave his name afterwards when he
came 10 board; he came there with Mrs. Walker and
introduced her as Mrs Walker said she was con-
nection Of his; he did not ray she was his wife; he
brought her and she boarded two or three weeks In
the house before he slept there he did not board but
came TO sleep at the house afterwards; witness had
Then found that they married. but she never was
present at any marriage between mem WITNESS Oh nsr
Mrs Walker never told witness she Walkers
cousn Mrs. Walker lived steadily at witnesses house,
only bepg absent occasionally with her husband; she
was only In tocrabe health she had child ut wit
noss,s house about the middle of June; at her accouch
mcpt she attended BY Dr. Henshall; II was pre-
mature birth; Dr. Henshall did not the child no
one raw but Witness she did not think any
potent IT. IL is unpleasant to witness to speak
this subjeot the child was not over two months wiz