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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12

"a FOR RENT, the large and desirable dwelling
l house. on Cary, above LIST street. with large garden
attached Apply to JAMES M TAYLOR.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12
FOR NEW OyuEANs-- First Pack

NN FOR NEW ORLEANs--First Packet
80 To sail positively on Monday, the 2lst instant
VIRGINIA AND LOUISIANA LINE.-The SUI
perior fast sailing new packet barque VIRG1NlAN,
Captain Nathaniel Boush, having the bulk of her go
engaged, and going board, will positively sail as
above For balance Of freight cabin Storage pas
sage, having superior accommodations apply to Captain
on board, at Rockets to
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12

- FOR RENT, ON BROAD STREET, two
E Stores, the upper part of each suitable for family
posite the Brooke Avenue. Kitchen and stable the
lot. To good tenant, the will be moderate. For
terms, apply to the subscriber, now occupying one OF
said stores.
ia 10 3t* WIN. j. CHICK.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12

4,250i 300 dollars!
SATURDAY-Sussex, extra, No. 6-Capitals:
$4250, 1900, 600, &c. IS numbers, 10 drawn Tickets
ST., halves Soc, quarters 25c.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12

VA ANFED, a situation, by young man from the
wv country, who has had some experience in bust
ness and could influence considerable amount Of GUS
tom. Employment being his principal object, he would
be satisfied with amodeate compensation. The best
references can be given Apply to the subscribers.
las WILLIAMS q CLAIBORNE.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12

NOTICE.--Ihe subscribers to the new stock OF the
~ Stanton and James River Plank Road Company
months of January, February and March. Payment
to be made in the Farmers Bank at Richmond, the
Banks in Charlottesville and Stanton or to the Pres
dent of the Company at Scottsyle. ia IL c%awlmN
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12

49, FOR RENT, two Houses, on Oregon Hill, in
Mia good order for tenants. Applyto
IA 9 JAMES NJ TAYLOR
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12

~. FOR RENT.--That new and convenient house
E on 18th street. the residence of Edward Kersey
is now ready for tenant.
The house has just been finished in the best manner.
There are in it, and is well adapted for gen.
tee family. To good tenant, the rent will be mode
rate. Possession may be had Immediately. Apply to
KERSEY g. PEARCE,
lie 10 Ct Near the Old Market.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12

WM7 HlTE LEAD, of the best brands, for sale by
w ia IL DAVENPORT, ALLEN g. co.
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND GENUINE
l. HAVANA AND PRINCIPE CIGARS-A
flesh supply, embracing many and splendid vare-
tes-tor sale. JAS. WINSTON.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
DAVENPORT, IOWA. THURSDAY DECEMBER g. 1880

TO rldIcue the exploits OF The day himse. &
in order to prevent any one else from doing
i Tor him; and he thought that to carry
home certain number Of the domestic in.
habtants Of the pond and its vicinity
would serve the purpose admirably. Ac
cordingly, Up he goes TO the farmer, and
accnsts him very civllly--
my good friend says Tom, 'l'll make
you an Offer
'Of whal?' says the farmer.
Why replies Tom, i havo been out al
day tagging after birds, and haven't had a
shot; now, both my barrels are loaded, and
should like to take home something; what
shall | give you to let mo hive shot with
each barrel at those ducks and fowls
standing here, and to have whatever
kilp
What sort Of shot are your said the far.
mer.
'Farish,' said Tom, 'fairish.'
'And to have all you kill?' said the far.
mer-seh?'
Exactly so,' said Tom.
'Half a guinea said the farmer.
'T'nat's too much said Tom. 'l'll tell
you what IN do--l'il give you seven shi!.
ling piece, which happens to be all the
money have 10 my pocket
Welt said the man, hand il over
The payment was made. Tom, true to
bis bargain, took up his post by the barn
door, and let ay with one barrel, and then
with the other; and such quacking, and
splashing, and screaming, and fut,ering,
had never been seen in that place before.
Away ran Tom, and, delighted at his
success, picked up first hen, then chick.
eu, then fished out diving duck or two,
and SO on, until he numbered eight head ol
domestic game, with which his bag was no
bly, dis,ended.
Those were right good shots, sir said
the farmer.
'Yes,' said Tom; eight dncks and fowls
are worth more than you bargained for, old
feIlow--worth rather more, suspect, than
seven shilIings-eh?
'Whv, yes,' said the man, scratching his
head, i think they be, bat what do ! care
for ,hat--,hey are none Of mine"
Here said Tom, i was for once in my
life beuten, and made OF Ms fast as could,
for fear the right owner Of ms game might
make his appearance-ndt but that could
have given the fellow who took mo in Sc.
ven times as much as did, for his cunning
and coolness.'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
A SIBERIAN WINTER.


The traveller in Siberia during the winter
is SO snseloped in furs that he can scarce
= move; and under The thick fur hood,
which is fastened 10 the bear skin collar and
covers the whole face, one can only draw
N. as il were By stealth, little OF the ex-
telnal air, which is 80 keen that il causes n
very peculiar aud painful feeling to the
.hrnal aud lungs. The distance from one
haliing place 10 another takes about ten
hnurs, during which time the traveller must
lwsys continue on horseback, as the cum.
hrons dress makes it insuppor'ahle to wade
through the snow. The poor horses suffer
al least as much as their riders, for besides
The generaFefIect Of the cold, they are tor
men,ed By, ice forming in their nos,rils and
stopping their hrea,hing. When they in.
innate this. by distressed snor. nnd a con-
vulsive shaking of the head. the drivers re-
lieve them By taking out the pieces OF ice,
To save them from being suffoca,ed. When
the icy ground is not covered BY snow,
their hooEs often burst from the effect Of the
cold. The caravan is always surrounded
BY thick cloud Of vapor; il is not only liv.
ing bodies which produce this effect, bu.
even the snow smokes. These evaporn-
,ions are instantly changed into millions Of
needles OF ice, which fiji the air and cause
a constant slight noise, resembling the
sound of torn satin or thick silk. Even the
reindeer seeks the forest toprotec, himself
| from The intensity of the cold. Ia the fun.
dra, where there is no shelter 10 be found.
the whole herd crowd together as close as
possible 10 gain ali,,le warmth from each
ether, aud may be seen standing in this
way quite mo,ionless. Only the dark bird
nf winter, the raven, still! cleaves the icy
air, with slow and heavy wing, leaving be.
hind him Iopg line Of thin vapor, mark.
ing the track of his solitary fight. The
influence Of the cold extends even to mani
mate nature. Tho thickest trunks Of the
trees are rent asunder with loud sound,
which, in these deserts, falls on their ear
like a signal shot nj sen; large masses Of
rocks are torn from their ancient sites; the
ground in the tundras and in the rocky
valleys. cracks, forming wide yawni0g fis-
sures from which the waters, which we're
hencn,h the surface rise, giving ofn cloud
ri vnpor, and hecnme immediately changed
into ice. The effsc, Of this degree Of cold
extends even beyondthe earth. The beau
~ of,he deep polar STAR, so often and SO
justly praised, disappears in the dense at
,nosphere which the intensity Of the cold
produces. The stars glisten in the fifma.
ment, but their brilinncy is diminished.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26

1850. represent to the Congress Of the
United States, that two extensive lines Of
railway have been contemplated, which are
designed TO traverse said state ia different
directions. and 10 cross each other at right
angles. That said roads are extremely i'm.
portant 10 the welfare Of the inhabita nts,
and indispensable 10 proper development
Of the immense natural resources Of said
State--and, Tint one Of said roads will ex.
tend from Dubuque, the heart Of our miner
al region, bv an inland route, to Kcokuk,
At the hend ofuninterrupted steamboat nav.
igation upnn the Mississippi river, and the
other from Davenport, tho most eligible
crossing Of said river, 10 The Council Buffs
upon the Missouri, thereby forming an i'm
pnrtant section nf the northern branch Of
the contemplated railway to the Pacific.
They further represent that the pecuni-
ary means OF said State are inadequate To-
the speedy construction Of said rnads.--
That said routes will extend through and
adjacent TO many hundred thousand Of
cres government land, which by the con-
struction Of said rnads be rendered available
70 the treasury, and become the happy a.
bodo Of an enterprising population, bu,
which, without such improvement, must
continue valneless and unimproved for a
long series Of years, and that said roads.
would, in addition, he ofgrent benefit to the
Government of,he United States, as medin
tor The cheap. speedy, and certain trans
portation Of her troops and property to aud
from her extended western frontier posts
and settlements.
They therefore. in view ofthe great Ma
'ionai end State interests, which in their
opinion, would be mutually promoted there.
BY, renew their prayers to your honorable
body for a liberal grant Of the aforesaid
public lands, in aid Of the construction Of
said contemplated railways, and most earn.
estly request that said grant may be msde
at an early day Of your present session.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
A STORY OF SHERIDAN.

A STORY OF SHERIDAN.
Tom SHERIDAN used to tell story for
and agains, himself, which we shall take
leave to relate.
lie was staying at Lord Craven's, It
Benhsm, (or rather Hamstead,) and one
day proceeding on shooting excursion,
like Hawthorn, with only his dog and gum
on foot, unattended by companion or keep
er; the sport was bad-ihe birds few md
shy--and he walked out in search Of game,
until unconscionsiy he entered the domain
Of some neighboring squire. Avery short
time after he perceived advancing towards
him, at The top OF his speed, jolly, com.
ioriable-looking gentleman, followed by a
servant, armed, rs j. appeared for conflict
Tom took up position, and waited the
iapproacI Of tho enemy.
'Hallo! you SIR said the squire, when
within haIfearshnt, 'what are you doing
here, sir, eh?'
I'm shooting, sir,' said Tom,
do you know where you are2' said the
squire.
i'm here, SIR said Tom.
Here, sirn said the squire, growing All,
CRY, saad do You know where here is, sir?-
these, sir. are my manors; what dye think
Of that sir. eh?'
.Whv, sir, ns to your manners, snid
Tom, i can't say they seem over ngreea.
ble.'
Il don't want any jokes, SIR said the
squire, 4 hate jokes. Who are you, sir
THAT are von?
why SIR said Tom, my name is Sher-
idan-I am staying nj Lord Craven's--l
have come out for some sport--l have moi
| had any, and am not aware that am tres.
passing
.Sheridnnr said the squire, cooling lit
tie, soh, from Lord Craven's, eh? Well,
sir. / could not know that, sir--l-'
mo, SIR said Tom, 'but you need not
have been in passion
Not in passion. Mr.. Sheridan! said
The squire; yon don't know, sir, wha, these
preserves have cost me, and the pains aud
trouble | have been at with them; it's all
very well for you 10 talk, but if you were
| in nv place, should like to know what
you would say upon such m OCCASION
'Why, SIR said Tom, 'if ! were in your
place, under all the circumsta noes, should
say--I am convinced, Mr.. Sheridan, you
did no, mean TO annoy me; and as you look
good deal tired, perhaps you'll come up
| 10 nv house and take some refreshments
The squire was hit hard by his nnnchai-
ance, and (as the newspapers say III Is
needless to add acted upon Sheridan's
suggestion.
$50 far said poor Tom, The story tells
for me--no,s you shall hear the sequel
After having regaled himself at the
squiro's house, aud having said five hun.
dred more good things than he swallowed
having delighted his host, and more than
half won the hearts Of wife and daughters,
the sportsman proceeded Oh his return
home wards.
IN the course Of his walk he passed
through farm yard; in, front Of the farm
house was green, in the centre nf which
was pond-in the pond were ducks innu-
merab !e, swimming and diving; on i's ver-
dan, banks q motley group of gallant cocks
and pert par''e,s, picking and feeding-'he
farmer was leaning over the hatch OF the
harm, which stood near two cottages on tho
side Of the green.
Tom hated to 60 back with an empty
bag; and having failed in bis attempts al,
higher game, i, struck him as good joke
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
MINl-.l LABOR CuAUNT.

X myers on the Ginning anvil
TiIlers Of the soil
Men Of nerve and sweated brows-
Men Of truth and toll
Jewelers. Of primeval forests
Craftsmen OF the city
Here's chaunt-a labor chaun,--
Chorns now my ditty!
Brothers, here'smy hand and heart, too
Ey'ry vein is for m. kind;
What is wealth If il should part you,
With i's whisperings so golden,
As deceitful as 'tis olden,)
From that only god-tound palace,
Where from learning's crystal chalice,
Draught ye mighty stoup Of MIND
Men of brawny bone and sinew,
Honest toll and craft
Men whose homeiy brows are sur. dyed,
ToiIing on iife's raft,
Down the wild sea Of existence
Truthful more than witty
Here's chaunt of sweet resistance
Chorus now my d;tty!
Brothers il yon mean 10 lit your
Tlus,y heads among your kind.
Aid the giant, Thought, to shift your
Lives upon the way of knowledge;
(Learning's way is free Of toilage;)
And with shouts an hundred hundred,
Has the Ages spirit thundered--
"Whoso ruleth thought but MINDS
Men whose only mace and sabre
Are The scythe and sledge--
Men, whose corded sinews labor
At the wheel or wedge
Men who love the earned prize,
Who scorn the rich mans pity
Here's channt--come, chorus rise,
And swell aloud my dtty!
Brothers earth would be dismal.
Barren, wretched place, designed,
II il bad not Natures prismal
Sunlight bright'ning as It dallies
Der side-hill and valleys;
But more darksome, soulless carrion
Is the heart whose vale lies barren,
Unlit by the sun Of MIND.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
CARINET FURNITURE,

MANUFACTURED and for sale
by the undersigned in the shop
No. 5, opposite the new Post o.
es building, formerly occupied b. John Pore::
n assortment now on hand, and a new LOT of
horoughly dry lumber and hands employed ma
ling more furniture.
n.rCOFFINS made 10 order at any time and
kfanpetnpu,s made by which in few weeks
bearse will be furnished to those who may de-
<ne IT,
Come and see and bring your money along
WIN. BURRlS.
Davenport, April 25h, 1850. 33'iy.
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A. e.. BILLION,
Watch and Clock Maker and Engraver:

tody st., door teio~ Or. H'Mer~ar'' Office.
tIs now prepared at his Variety Store, to exc
be all kinds Of work in the Cock, Watch, Jew
,y and Engraving business Clocksand Watch
carefully C,eansed and Repaired.
kWork sent from distance attended to with
- md pron,ptness. may 80.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
II. l.. GAY.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
kugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Oils, Paints,
DYE Stuffs, Druggists Glass Ware.

k6Ay- Also, Dealer in Books and Stationery,
Srgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Gola
"a Tin Foil, Perfumery, Window Glass; great
Erieiy Of Fancy Articles, Sporting and Fishing
Sckle.
ff.J-Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder; also, TOT
SIh's Machine Cards; a supply Of which, VIII
! kept on hand. y.
Burlington. Feb. %, 1850. 2o-u.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
THE PULPIT ON DIsuN1oN.

The following eloquent and patriotic sem
linents were delivered bsf,re Arch Stree,
Presbyterian Congregation, some time
since. by the Rev. Charles Wsrdsworth, in
his inaugural sermon:
"PAUL, amid the surprising glories Of q
commonwealth like ours, would have cried
with more than Roman exuitation, 81 AN
AN AMERicAN." Our beloved land with
its boundaries the broadcast it's forest the
iroest-ts institutions the noblest the world
ever saw-God's great gift to every man
who breathes its blest nir, and exults in ite
sunshine. And woe be to that man, wheth-
.er civilian or ecclesiastic, who dares las
down at tools bidding his great birth.
right, or prove recrennt TO one Of it's EMO
biing prerogatives--whc dare leave Amer.
ican liberty as an unprized thing. to be
marred by the hands Of unskilfuI legisla-
ton and wrecked amid the conflicts Of self.
seeking ambition--who dare fail 10 one tit.
Ito Of all he can do, to give steadfas,
strength to American name and American
nationality. Gods pity on creeping thing
that can listen unmoved TO the whieper Of
disunion, that rises even now upon the ear
Perish the heart that lhrobs not in sgoni-
zing desire that this glorious sistsrhood
should never be broken! Palsied be the
right arm that feels not its sinews tighten
like steel to speed our eagle on its flight 10
the sun! Stricken be the bosom that bears
not itself in full strength to roll back the
dcsolating surge that would sweep away
all these glad. eoodfnl and glorious things
AWAY as wrecks upon the pillows! Not
know my country !-no, honor my cnun.
try !--not struggle for my country! Why,
then would be creature without soul
unworthy my ministry, my manhood and
nationality.
"Nav, nay-snch political wisdom, will
know must know--hecause absolutely
in il, am to know that Christ is crucified.
For, nv audience, dear to every American
citizen must be his country y--dcar because
Of the prayers Of ito conservation, and the
blood of its baptism--dear because of its
great breadth and mighty power. aud the
glorious fame--the home Of the frec--the
hope of the oppressed--the beacon to the
na,ions-the cradle Of that infant liberty.
which vet, when its limbs shall have waxed
strong, will leap from its swajdIing binds
into great manhood. and 60 forth in a ri.
ants path, to shake dawn the despo,i.ms
Of world ia rushing nmnipotence! Yet
to his loving heart Il is dearest of all, as
the instrument under .God to bear on its
consumm.tion his adorable Gospel: lie
sees Christ in his American Nationality! !!
Christ the God Of all Providence, presiding
and preserving ii--as the great spring in
mechs nism Of triumphant Evangel. And
to me it seems that TO sever this blessed
Union, were 10 loose tho silver chord Of
mans hope, and to break tho ereat wheel
at the stern. And everv Christian Minis.
TER will stand at the Union-and preach
Christ and him crucified 40 the cement Of
the Union, til his right arm is wi'hered.
and his tongue -siienced 10 the repose Of
Death.n
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
II. SANFORD,

n DRUGGIST AND GROCER
%physicians supplied with fresh and pure med
Ines.
{s,ore on From, Street, formerly occupied by
= L. Davenport & Co.
tOctoher Ath. l049.
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THE GAZETTE,
DIR. WNl. III. WHITE,

4 on not professionally engaged, may be found
h;s residence, Corner of Fourth and Rock
mi ais opposite a. Sanders dwelling. or a,
his Office on Main street Cd door below Cook
Sarpents' Exchange Office.
davenport, Feb. 2lst, 1850.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26

Man dies, but none of his actions ever
die. Each is pespc,rated and prolonged
forever by interminabls results, affecting
somo beings in every oge TO como,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26

ETcrrick's pills started banlkey horse
Tho n:her isv. Whats the next use thev
will hs PIT to i. hard to sav; perhaps to
cure the winter Of iis "cold"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
DIR. JOHN Is. HENION,

SURGEON DENTIST,
II AVING permanently located at Rock Is
d land, offers his professional services TO
! citizens Of Davenport and may be found at
: Store Of A. &C B lion on Monday OF each
hex Orders left WILDE promptly attended At
( Variety Store. "A
Ian. 24,h. 1850. 1o-ly
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26

MECHANICS AND LAwYEHs.--The New
York Mirror hns the following, which shows
that enlightened constructivene,s is rising
TO iis true place 10 public esteem: =.
"'rhs Rsr is no longer the resort of the
ambitious youths Of our country. The ms.
chanicaI departments are being preferred:
there are now thirty young geotlemen iu
this city, that have received liberal educa.
tions, who are serving their stimes' as ship.
wrights, architects, carpenters. &c. Ins
few years the United States will have the
most accomplished mechaoics in the world.
A new class is springinR up who will put
the present race Of mechanics in the shade.
The union Of substantial education with
,nechanica skill will effect this. Indeed.
already we could name some unechsn nic6
who nre excellent mathsmaticians and ae.
qu,inted with French snd Geransn. sud
able 70 study tho hooks in thoss languages
connected with their vacations. Hsrsso.
fnrs fond fathers were won't 10 educate
their sons as doctors or lawyers, to insure
their respeessbi|ity and success. That day
ispast. Mechanics now take tho isad, snli
in few years will supply the large poss
tion Of the State and Fedesa Eeeislsr
iures,"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
TO WOOL OARDHRs.

1.-The subscriber has been appointed sole
Agent for the State Of Iowa, for Smiths
Machine Cards and will constantly keep on hand
large supply, such as
DauHer Cards,
Fileting do
Fancy do
together with every thirg belongingto the Wool
carding and Pulling business, such as
C.mb Plates,
Card Cleaners,
Press Papers, &c.
Emory; with afnli assortment OF Dye Stuffs,
&c, which will be sold al St. Louis Prices.
r. z. GAY.
Burlington, lows, Feb 20, 1850 -25-tf.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
sLOAN's M MEDICINES.

MO man owning a horse should ne without
~ Sloan's Ointment and Condition Powders.
A. SANDER,
Au. IS, Agent for proprietor
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26

Mills, Moiasses gates, shoe p.nch-
/ ID e., Shoe peg Cutters, or Floats, Gu"iocks,
khorse shoe Mails, together with variety o. ar,i-
Fcles in his line recently received from ST. Louis
Iand New York, for sale Cheap for Cash at
HILDRErHS' Hard,care Store,
Under the lie Claire House.
1 Dec 10th, 1850
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"1He cry is still they con'e!"
VIM. 8. HARRIS,
DAYNspE,D Avn ET1ZIER

rs still on hand to attend To all kinds 81
Painting, such as House, Sign, Ornamental,
carriage, Buggy and Wagon Painting Glazing
bnd paper han ging in the best manner Thank-
5al for past favors, and hopes BY strict attention
30 bus ness 10 merit the patronage OF tie pubic.
NIB Mixed paints and putty for sale. -
Shop on Main street 9 doors porth OF Whis'
}ef's Store.
Davenport, MAY 9th, 1850.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-12-26
MEMORIAL.

The people Of the state Of Iowa, by their
delegate assembled in state convention at
Iowa City, on the fifth doy Of December.