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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08
JAMES OTIS SARGENT,
Attorney at Law,
IaurtecuM Street. opr,o,ile WillGrd's Hotel,

fourteenth Street, opposite Ui!scrds 1'oIef'
WARRINGTON, D. c.
|vYTlLL attend 10 the prosecution o.
~ Claims before the Board u Mexican
Claims q gainsithe Unitt States,
Ind 10 the transaction OF business with the vari-
bus Departments. :. .s
July t9ih, lg49. 4o-H
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08

IMPROVEMENT IN SURGERy.--PerhaPS
the greatest triumph Of modern surgery Is
the operation of lilhori.hy. which, BY FIRST
chushing the stone in the bladder and then
extracting i, through The ure,hra, dlspenses.
with most painful and often fatal use OF
tho knife. DR.. John Murray Carnochan
or this city. is in possession Of one OF the
best set Of Hlhotries in America. fheso
instruments were invented and first used,
by Civiae, at the Hospital Necker, IN Pa
ris. Extracting BY cutting need never
again be resor,ed to in this community
A sure hand, profound anstomtical knovI-
edge, and Instruments Of exquisite adap-
ton are within The reach the sufferer.
IN. Y Journal of Commerce
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08

Shocking Accidcnt--On Sunday after
noon while the funeral of Mr.. Fulton's son
was taking place, the horses attached to
the hearse containing tho coffin, took fright
and dashed off at full speed--running down
Fulton street, the hearse was upset near
the Clinton House. The driver was so Sc
verely injured that there are but faint hopes
Of his recovery. The coffin was thrown
on. but not broken open, and the haarse
was knocked all TO pieces Peoria Press
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08

COOK d SARGENT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
UnrcnDort, IOW0.

SELL Land Warrants for Cash or on
time to suit purchasers attend TO purchase
nd sale Of fL,nds-payment OF Taxes-make en-
'es o! Land at Iowa City Land Once ana pay
ariicu'ar attention to convcyancing and insesti-
Alicn of titles.
March :, raa'.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08
DE. JOHN Is. IlliNEON,
SURGEON DENTIST,

HAVlNG permanently located nt Aock
Island, offers his professional services 70
he ci.ixens Of Davenport and may be found Of
he Store Of A. C. B Hon on Monday OF each
keek. Orders left wilsbe promptly attended at
Die Variety Store.
Jan. 24th, 1850. 2o-ly
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08

PAYNE, the gas manufacturer, complains that
am az emp, has been made 70 blow out h's brains
with loaded cigar! Compared with 'ns
mount OF brains he possesses, the weuPoR wos
mos, formidable - C.icago Jour.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08

A RUNAWAY LOGON cntastro-
phe, which il is fearlnl,o contemplate, was
recently aver,ed in Lonlon, by the aid OF
The telegraph. A collision had occurred to
M empty train at Gravesend, and the dri-
yer having Ieaped from his engine, the lat
ter started alone at full speed for London
Notice was Immediately given BY telegraph
10 London and other stations; and while
the line was KEEP. clear, an engine and other
arrangements we're prepared rs buttress
TO receive the runaway. The superlnten
dent Of the rail way also started down the
line on an engine; and on passing the run
away he reversed his engine and had IT
transferred at tho next crossing TO the up
line, so as to be in The rear oil the fugitive :;
he then started in tho chase, and on over
tnking the other he ran into it at full speed,
and the driver Of the engine took possession
of the fugitive, and all danger was at an
end. Twelve stations were passed in
safety; il passed Wolwich nt fifteen miles
an hour, aud was within couple OF miles
Of London when il was arrested.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08
MONEY REMIT"TED TO EUROPE
Thronsh uARNDEN & Co.,

r. either ofd.e .follo.oing countries, to-u't;
England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, France
Germany, Prussia, Austria, Denmark, boheui'a
Switzerland, Belgium. Holland, &c
Also, S,eerage passage procured.
Anp,y 70 COOK g. SARGENT.
Dayenpo,t Ian Ct. 1850.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08

D1slNrEREsrfD ADyIcE.--"My dear
children" said an old IA. to his young ones,
..,he infrmities of age are pressing so
heavily upon me that ! have determined TO
dedicate The short reminder Of my days to
modification and penance, IL a narrow and
lonely hole which have lately discovered
But let me not interfere with your ENJOY
ments; youth is tho season for pleasure; be
happy, therefore, and only obey my last IN
junction. never to come near me IN my re-
treat. God bless you MIR Deeply affect
ed, snivelling audibly, and wiping his pater-
nal eyes with bis tail, the old rat Withdrew
and was seen no m,re for several days,
when his Youngest daughter, moved rather
by filial affection than hy that curiosity
which has been attributed to tho sex, stole
to his cell Of modification, which turned out
to be hole made by his own teeth. IN an
enormous-Cheshire cheese!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08
Orth.WeStern Insurance Company OF
Oswcso, N. Y.

HNcoRronATED by the I.cSlsla-
,ure the State Of New York n 1874, with
capital all paid in Of 81 600.
GEORGE FISHER, ITeHdent.
SAMUEL HAwLEy, Secretary
Cook & SARGENT, .1gents, Darenport, lon1'
My 23d, 1850 81.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08

BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO HENRY CLAY.--
The subIoined brief etparagrnph is from the
Mobile Advertiser. |, is the most beauti-
ful ofall the beautiful tributes which have
recently been called out by Mr.. Ciay's no.
bic position and great services ia the SEN
ate. We can recall nothing in the writings
OF Irving more chaste in dction or more
elegant in imagery. The figure with which
il closes would have been worthy Of any
poet Of modern Or Of olden ,imes:--
NaysriHe Eagle.
cage seems to have 10 effect upon the
in.ellec. and the spirit Of Henry Clay
Time appears reluctant to convert into
ruin the stately fabric oflhat mighty mind
Il knocks with gentle hand at the portal,
and slowly mpaifs the OUT works Of the
edifice, bat stauds hcsilatinglv upon the
threshold Of The citadel, as it the cnchan'-
ment of genius had laid a spell upon its
powers, and il had forgotten lis work in
admiration of its victim. The once elias.
tic ster Of "iIarry Of The West" nav halts
a little with the increasing hurthen ol
years; the form is somewhat bowed; the
hair is white with those frosts which her
aid the long winter Of the grave; bnt the
grea. soul seems endowed With perennial
youth, and its bright, genial and transpa-
rent flow reminds us OF some fresh md linn
pd fountain, springing up among gray and
moss covered rocks, and sending forth
sparkling streams to beau,fy and ierlilize
tho dry places ol,he EARTH"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08

Somebody saws that poll,sness Is Ike an
mir cushion. There ray be nothing IN It,
but it eases cur lolts wonderfully,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08
I,CLEC'VlC KkEADEES

R9)R Sale by tho dozen to Merchants
and others at ST. Louis prices ty the SUP
(criber, who has al all times large supply Oh
land ii. A. PORTER,
Sent o7. Rock Island, III.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-08-08
ma. WM. II. WHITE,

When not professionally ensased, may pe 'uu''e =,
=, hi, residence, Corner Of Fourth and Rock
I.land sts opposite A Sanders dwelling
Davenport, Feb. 2lsi, 1850.
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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-06-13

IMPORTANT 90 Invalids and Others BOARD In ths
Country.-feadow Bank, spa spf ings.The subscriber
making extensive preparations limited
Of bosrde be DESTROYS Of
during the months. His buildings be npeted
July beauty location aci
10 the cybene miles the Capitol
ping the house twice each daysdded very important
all DESTROYS fetsinns hea ola spring
OF proved medicinal efficacy all chronic facilitating
disorders he confident that this win present chance
vs and such desrous Of quiet rural residence Either
transient boarde will be received The Sabbath win
Be strictly regarded and no vsie other than The friends Of the In
mates VIII be received upon that day
such would wish to board for themselves families,
would do well 20 make an immediate application 70 the subscriber
upon the premises $500
Persons Information 20 Hon. Tsddeu Stevens
Mr. John y. CnlIsn, and also 70 MI. Thomas Perry. -
May af-eo,m ROBERT W. BURRowEs
fNEN Cambric Observation-Disclosures undersigned
pcctfiy attention and the public gen
special examination. We have received f III
100 don. linen cainbrc hdkfs ~ ~ per dozen
@go % 90 aiS,@ % me linen
100 a., esso 40 ssssso. o. 50, and IS do li
10 hne coored and black bordeFed linen lawn t
8 do plain bordercd linen lawn hdks g
A part Of which are bargains rnfeiy fvund.
Alsc, embroidered trimmed and unmned, scosopcd,
bodered stitched, all Of which prepared Offer
on better terms shsn can b oessipsd else where
Myis-ssswif ~ 7777''7' 'VFl
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
THE NEW CoDE-cAsAs.

We have been, frequently asked, whether wTiIs c!
e0piQs cd sakisfQcisHdUar, could he issued after the
first OF July the time the code goes into effect.
a friend has furnished with the law relating to
executions, from which We extract the following:
l. "Tf under judgment rendered before This act
takes effect person sha At the time il takes effect.
be in execution, have the benefit OF the prison
rules or bounds, the judgment creditor may proceed
against such person. and the Sureies in the bounds
bond, according TO the laws in force the day be-
fore the commencement of this act; and if there be
judgment before after such commencement, in a
case wherein the judgment creditor may proceed
against the bail OF any pe:fcu, writ OF cRPiGS Gd
satisacicndaa may be sued out against and executed
on such person. In any under this section, the
person in execution, or aving the benefit of such
rules or bounds may be discharged, and his estate
subjected and applied according to the said laws.
2. No writ of capias al satisfceitI8Tm shall be
issued executed hereafter, exccp IN the cases pro-
vided for by the preceding section"
Thus, it viii be perceived, that no cG.2 can be
issued on judgments obtained, that shall
have been Obtained before justice Of the peace by
the last day of June next In short no casa can Lc
issued after the first of July any Judgment OBJ
tained before that time, excepting in those cases
where the plaintiff under existing laws, could have
prosecuted the bail.-FTce Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
rR,,i|ll5 ~ rtj .tn: cALlIuuS.

Most persons-yfA read with iaterest t::e funeral
eulOsiums OF Mr. Clay and Mr.. Webster upon tie
death of their grca1 intellectual comPrcT The o.
casion was one well calculated to touch most ten
dcrly their seusibiIi,cs and awaken their symP1-
thies. TIE great TriumyiIate i. broken Every
BODY rccol1ccls how naturally were associated the
names of Clay, Calhoun and Webster with most oi
the prominent events Of the last thirty years III"
Youngest of the three is called to another tribunal
and we'll may the survivors be awakened 10 deep
sense of that ncrciful prosdeacc which has spared
| them for further usefulness end honor.
Mr. Clay expressed the appropriate hope iAat all
might be instructed by the eminent virtues and
events of Mr. Calhoun's exalted chatacter, aud he
taught Ey his bright cIarap;e 70 fnG their great
public duties by the lights Of their own judgment
and the dictates of their own conscicnces.
After referring to the varied accomplishments of
Mr. Calhoun's mind, how graphically and truth
fully did Mr. Webster condcnsc into single para
graph tribute al once honorable IL" s9caGc- sr3
the subject:
"TIe is now historical character. Those of Us
who have known Kim here will md that nc has LETT
upon minds and our LcGr;a strong and lasting
impression of his person, his character, and his
public performances, which while we i've Will
never be obi,eTaed. We shall hereafter, am sure,
indulge in as grateful recollection iEGi we have
been his contemporaries, that we have seen hi'O,
and heard him, and known him. We shall delight
to speak of him To these who are rising up % MI
our places. And, when the time shall ONE That
we ourselves shall CO. after another, III success
sion, 10 our graves, we shallscarry with MS deep
OF his genius ard character, his honoT and IN,
tegritv his amable department IN private lite, ana
the purity of his exalted patriotism
| Mr. Wfn;hrops tribute was also cha~'e and
happy production Referring 20 the great powers
of the deceased, and his Identification with the
prominent events Of the last thirty years-'o the
tender emotions of the hour-and TO tho great gap
created in the public councils, Mr. w. uttered 'Se
! following sentiments with which every patriotic
heart must accord
q But let us hope that the event NAV 10: he with
out wholesome and healing influence upon the
troubles ofthe Times. Let us heed the voice, which
comes to ali; both individuals and as public
officers in SO solemn and signal providence o.
! cut. E5rT remember that, whatever happens TO
the Republic, wemustdie Let us reflect how vain
are the personal strifes and partisan contests in
which we daily engage, in view OF the great ac,
count which we may so soon tc called to render
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
MATERIALS ron MANURE.

Go TO your woods. &c your marshes. go to the
heads OF your creeks, 10 the road sides. head
lands, fence corners, feRce-sides, and 10 every
other place in and on your tarT, and collect ma
teffaIs TO convert into manure, form them into
compost Heaps, and If Jon judiciously mix them
together, spring win find yos in possession OF
ample manuring resources. Employ haad cart
and horse in the collection of such materials un
oil stopped by the frosts of winter. The expense
vii! be nothing IN comparison with The value Of
the manure which may thus be accumuiafed.-
Mix the products Of compost heaps next spring
with your barn-ysrd and stable rnanures and you
y ii nd Your quantity ann zingly iucreastd bile
its guaatiiy will nor be in the least Impaired
Cover your coar-gaTds and pigTe,ss, with the
SUBS sanres we have enumerated above, and vouf
cattle and hogs will gskei into first rate manure
turing f.ll winter and spring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09

vnu. and though We have no word of present CON
s,a;ion or Of rar1hy hore otter you, in this h"ur
ofvour afiiction. yet We dcr9atly commend yoa !o
the mercy OF our Heavenly Father. with whom Is
an ABUNDANCE of mercy, and from whom we may
all hope Tor pardon and peace.
Add now nothing remains hut the solemn duty oi
tronouncing the sentence which the laT fixes iOI
The crime OF mprler. OI which you stand convicted
that r,,,, I,hn w Webster be removed from this
nlace and Sc detained in close custody IN t.ic prison
otbis county and thence taken at such time as ihe
Executive GurernmenI ofttts Cot,inUn wea:;h mas
BIZ their warrant appoint the place oi execution
ana there s. hang by the neck untii You are dead
and may God cf his tHinits GoolResz have mercy
On vuur soul
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
We have differed S ith Mr. Calhoun at seyerai s

.I:,l. a. ~ N, ~. Z, .,.r /
We have differed wI!h q, Mr.calhopn at sevetat
periods Of our lsves we nave oppressed 1h1se sSs
opinions freely, iraal anu VIC may say 9oiuly.
But we have never Itlea 10 apP[eela.e nus lnc'
eminent pasets' any to
TO which the Host o MS cnntel. m
porarics aud adver5aTics mas eornr Just ana ar
dent testimony. li2TeNeI We nsls!l' uiier "''''
several OF his conclusions. we nave slvSfSS .e
gardcd his as one OF me tlrst u mol iH''u
of his age.
But we are .IIcct ~ ,I,n ,;rtc. Il
P!" .9 Cd man. by tl,e various tributes
which were raid TO hifn yesterday in both houses
pf Congress.F & we Should not like 10 tread the
same pTts JSt:ell weIc 80 ably frod hy Butter,
aud Cav, arlt Webster, and ftHsk and Clemens,
n The Senate; or ril61mps, and Winthrop. aud
Nrnable. in the ti"iSf OF hePTssen'atiFes; % i5'sy
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
OHIO AND TIE "EEGITTVE" QUEs-
TIOS.

From tic subIoiacd extract from a paper publish
ed =. the sea, of government of Ohio learn that
measure Of extreme violation of the spirit ofthe
Constitution of the United States, proposed in the
Legislature of the Staseof Ohio. was defeated in
the House of Representatives of that State. This
we consider, at the present moment, incident of
happy auSury for the peace and harmony Of the
Union.
From Tie osio STATE journal of sElrek 13.
The Bill PROHIBITING the Offers and Citissns at
Oiio from taking Gay steps 10 assikt tie reeGp:vye
OF fIcitire SEareS was defeated yesterday in the
House on It's final passage
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
WHAT IS LIFE ASSURANCE
roR rur sP1RIr on JEryENsoN.

Highly interesting in the further consideration
Of I'iial statistics and Life Proda6Hites arc the
various tables. forming sure and certain data
wherron Life Assurance alone depends 10 found
its claims in the benevolent objects it aims to
subserve.
As some Of our American Companies take the
Carlisle Table whcrcon to base their laws OF Life
Probabilities, we deem it proper TO present it TO
our readers, as it exhibits facts well worthy OF
any PERSONS examination:
Expectation Of Life at every age, according TO the Car
Isle Table,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
A "srunDEnED" WAN FOUND ALIVE.

The Elmira Gazette states that Mr..
Salisbury, Who disappeared from that place
in the fall, and was supposed to be murdered,
has been discovered at Waterloo, Seneca
county, where helms been all winter chop
ping wood Twomen, By the name Of Rorick
numbering him during his absence, and for
tunately acquitted What induced him 10
lcave so abruptly, he is not able to state.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
CATTLE, sc.

Mr. Charles L. Noland. late Gate Keeper on the
Turnpike below town. has furnished us With the
following summary, exhibiting the number of cat
tie, &c, which passed the gate from april l. 1919
to April 1850: Beef Csule 1s. .359; Sheep .4so;
Hogs 4e9; Drove Horses 23s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
20 u,E5E pa.EsEsC.

Fg1IIE undersigned has Lccm "rpoin:'cd CoS
B STABLE. by the Co"rrY Court ~ l"It'r<"n,
l,r ie cuiinry aforesaid, and has qualified 10 said
.lrc. lie pledges himself t" act 'rus'w"'thv TO
Il whn may cutru-t business I" his ctFf, either
b. Collector ar Anrioucer. In his absence. pa
,,rrs lett with Mr. G.. w. Snpping'ou q Mr. Ino
tS,cvcns. will he rcccip,cd for.
March 2i, 1880. &. Il. b1tNS'I.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
V'es Farrlcrs and otsscrs..

RIFs F'ilTEaEcEs ttEsW *E7AGIN'
TFHnE subscriber is receiving i'F Spring Stock
Il of i{Dtsestc Goods, viz
7S Tynled Osnaburg; IS pl&n do;
44aae 79 Browh Mus!ins;;
AZ AID rs B!eached do; 4
Fine gEnbleaclcd Shirting;
Cd IAfached and Brown SBeesng;
knitting Cotton, bIcaclied, iinheachedd and
mixed;
Bed gtcks, Plaid Cottons ~
Checks, Prints, Candlewickl Cotton LAPS
BaggEag, Bags ready-made:
To which, be invites the attenttfp If his Gusto:
mers and ls@ public generally. Ils IL determined
to sell ,heh5 cheap BY the piece Il yard;
Brick sas.sre, Elk Branch, Nlarsh a6, 1850.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
A CAEEE9.

ig ENG d,sirnns TO reduce our st0C&sas much
y , as possible, We are prepared to rtfer, 0"d
rW sire. great bargains in all kinds OF mere ham
isr Those who doubt our assertion wall please
bail with the cash aud try us.
March B. ]. X. WOODS ~ 60.
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LrUrE. n1Ayt4AcrUREs| cdMMrncE, AND NAyIcA1
VOL. VI.
#zsP1ssg.a,n, us1sssiI.E55 II {gIgM

ETAS returned TO Vire;ti ia AID Offers his Pro
4 AlkssionaI Services to lhf4 ciIizct,s of thaar
son and the ncighb0ring c'yuEacS. Ills olfGe i.
in Sliepherdstown, "n MaiF SEteei "ue door From
Mr. Juhn II. McEudrre'S s!nr--* whcFe he c4a al
ways Sc found whcu mol "t!,r3n@ Cunvts.
March 5. IS51-tf-F y .ropY. (
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
New (ircccw Establishment.

q .AVING purchased the Store Ilnn-e and
4 4 Stock Of Groceries, sc OF sir. Enht. v.
cws in CharicStown, and having aGdeG largely
. tie Stock, we nllIr every inducemenr'n those
IS want of the subs'antials of life. We e7e deter
mined to keep on hand every thing leeaful in a
pFiccs as cannot fail to satisfy. We ask call
rom the public generally.
CharIcsiown, Ian %, 1850.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1850-04-09
{1oetrp D
.uoRRoWED IMPORTANCE:

p HORHO W A. A'AA ~SAS = 49, - -
a D,.I stood Of model chastc,
" ith every proper sign,
To point TO all the time Of day
a moral III each line;
Indeed, for strict proPricty,
'Twas famous in its way,
And told nluc, bcttcr than the clocks
The proper time oil day
Vain OF its pow'r. is face ofbrass
Ilook'd boldly at the snn,
,Iot thinking that the better part
Was by- it brightness done
SIS head was full Of others lore,
Which il believed its own,
And thonght the worlds full gratitude -.
Ws4 dle q i a!oHs: Z. : Z
80 .asEycs GI7tCr3Eii EiIrys fine :
Had cIi.ab'd AroDnd It's base,
Then creeping on by slow degrees,
:. Dcgonc, vile weed" the dialericd,
=. .sI Ease child Of earth, away
our runy shadow puts mc cut,
lose the time ofday-"
~Ch. oh. nv friend, p the flower cried,
''I now perceive the truth,
THAT all your boastcd mightincss
Is moi your own forsooth,
That YOU are but bit OF brass,
With wisdom in your face,
Not worth thought, when yondSr sun
Deserts your rcsting-rlace"