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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17
DISCOVERIES IN TIE ANCIENT coa.
DIGGiNGS 'Lt

- $3.50 H3SSlENl CODpr,
DlGGlNGS. 'tR
We were shown last week. hv -.
Whitt'esey, Esq, Of On,onapon Az a"''e'
copper arrowhead and n piece IS ' h'
skull, and other bones, which h,.. "'nna
been found in The Ancicn, Indian D. "'e'v
on the Ontonagon River. The n,,;s ss'ns'
per arrowhead is now abou, ,wo ; a.t
length, and seems 10 hive had or;r %;," sa
socket. though b,, par, Of i, remain, ''',y'
eral chisels, or instruments resembl;.. S ''
els. having sockets like the common cs, .A'''
ter's chisel, and small gads OF wedos '' I
also been found a. the Minnesota A. H. "'''
But the greatest curiosity va l,,a s'
in tho way Of these articles, is the s,;' Ieea
oak timber lately taken Out Of ono or N.
Gent "pi,s" or shafts ofihc Mnneso,,, I A. a.
twenty seven feet below the surfar. ' ~,
= small tree, about ten feet il lenoh y" y"
5 or 10 inches in diameter, hayin, - ,' ''a
limbs two feet apart and Al nearly I'M, ,"1'
giles will, one another, and on this ,S "'''
and from its standing nearly upr;ch, ' ;'
SopPoSSu sVn"sG Os-CU USCu rs Iaddo.
the ancient miners. IN this shaft !"
around and over this stick were roel. 'h,
earth; aud large trees were GROWING oy,' VIM
and many centuries must have .l.
since that ancient ladder was placed IT,.
We learn from Capt. J. W. ilune, s1
brought down last week piece of,hi. H. 4,
about four feet in length, and to whom ,'n
are indebted for small piece Of the s,n
that when taken oni of Tie mine !, eo.n'
easily pulled in pieces BY the hand, hus,
carefully drying il ID the sun i, beca0s ~.
strong md hard, and very much s,s,.,
cracked" by exposure 10 the air and ~,
How long would oak timber proh,ly ;.
main in this state Of preservation n,d,
such circumsta nces2 and would ne n,e.s.,,
Of copper around il have any eiY.c, !, n,
prescryas6n Of il? These are ouc,,;o y"
TO which We would he glad te have ma,.
satisfactory answers than we are oL,s i,
give them Lake Sap Jonr.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

The population oil Cincinnati is $50, 900,
in 1910 il was $4,000. Showing an in
crease Of l04 900 in ten years.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

RocK ISLAND AND La SALE RauRoAp.-A very
enthusiastic meeting, in relation to this road, was
held at Peru on the Oath nlt. The conclusion
arrived Al by the citizens was, that the road must
be built without delay, and that they had got b.
heip. The leading men Of the place were present
ana stand pledged to make subscription Of $685.
900. -Gciena Gar.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

Col. Baker, of Illinois, is said 70 :"
made contract with Rowland, A'p"
g. Co, to the amount Of S20,Ooo' ,~ D.,
procure 200 lItinoians TO work Oh WEI
ANA Railroad
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

GREAT SALE OF Wool A n auction sale OF 300, :.
900 pounds ct American fleece, chiefly the rro-
duct Of Ohio and New York, took place in Nex
York city on Wednesday week, and was nearly
al bought nr by city broker a, prices ranging
Of the sale were $4,000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

Col. CRoGHAE DrAp-The Father of the rich
neiress whose elorement and marriage nth Capt
scbin'ey an Englishmsn, made SO much noise
lew years since died in Pit,sbnrg on The ODD nit,
leaving hisimmense fortune, valued al 81, 900,
U)o 70 his only daughter Mrs schnley.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

MIS-. LAwREScE.-it is stated that S lille
Ward, formerly Mrs. r. Bigelow Lawrence
is about to be married 10 a gentleman in
Louisville.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

GkEAr GusPowDER EXPLOSION AT BrsAREs.
East IspA.--In May last, thirty boats loaded
with ll8 tons Of gunpowdcr, belonging 10 The
English government, being hauled up for the
night in the suburbs Of the city, exploded with
tremendous effect. lI8 houses were Frustrated
and from 1900 to 1000 persons were killed in
stantsneous. The corpses were collected and
burnt in heaps Of 100 each. Windows were bro
ken and doors burst open by the conclusion. at a
distance OF miles Several seons of the royal
house Of Delhi were killed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

Miss FREDERIKA BREMER.-This ccle.
braled lady arrived 10 Galena on Friday
last. She 10 on her way 10 visit Minneso
Ia.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

GREAT DIscovERy.-Tbe cave recently discov-
cred near Madison, Wisconsin, 10 supposed to ex !.
tend under the greater part Of Dove and Iowa
counties. exploring party passed five days in
They passed over and among large masses,
when proved TO be lead ore Of fine quality,
spreading over an extent Of three miles. They
found, also, fine copper ore, and eleven pounds Of
native silver Crystals, stalactites ncrnstations,
&C. were abundant, and waterfalls and q lax Z
winch was explored in a canoe, and found 10 be
'hirfy seven feet deep.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

THE Land Office at Dubuque has been
re-opened.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

Tie loun game, Of stealing poll books, has been
initiated in Minnesota. AT the late election in
the Wabeshaw precinct, the ballot box was yio-
leDfiy seized and taken away from the election
board, and the box broken. II il likely 10 20 be
fore the Grand Jury.--.Mo Republican.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

Tnz Rior At SACRAMENTO CirY.-The history
OF the events which led TO thi. terrible rot, IN
which 10 involved fearfully indefinite loss OF
life and property commenced about year since
large number Of emigran,s, mostly from the
Western States, arrived at Sacramento and
squatted M on the vacant lands within the limits
OF the city and in its vicinity. Tie whole city
Of Sacramento and the adjacent country, are
held by the owners in grants from Capt, Suffer.
The squatters, Notwithstanding "Reminiscences
on the part OF the owners, repudated C ipt. SUIT
ter's tIile, moved on, and erected buildings, c.
suit was brought against them. A writ OF
restitution was issued. and in executing it the
officer was resisted. The authorities ia. n arrest.
ed six or eight individuals for rebellion acains,
the officer, two OF whom, for wan, of bail, were
committed TO the prison brig for confinement.
On the 18th Of August, body Of the squa,ters
went TO the brig TO effect forcbIe release OF the
two WHO were imprisoned. Here they were met
By Mayor Bigelow and posse, who drove them
from the ground, and this was The opening poi int
OF the riot.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

The following nominations for the territory of
Utah were made by the President
For Governor, Brigham Young.
For Secretary OF State, Bough,on Davis Harris.
Of Vermont
For Chief Justice, Joseph BufFington, Of Penn
syivania.
For Associate Justice, Perry E. Breechus, OF
Alabama.
For2d Associate Justice, Zerubabel Snow. of
Ohio.
For U. S. Attorney, S=th Blair. OF Utah.
For U. S. Marshal, Joseph l. HAYWARD. OF
Utah.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

EaieRArioS.-The Nationll Road, through
this place, is now thronged with emigrants facing
toward tho setting sun, in search OF homes and
happiness. Hundreds have passed during the
last three weeks and sthe cry is still they come .
They use all kinds Transportation, from shank 5
pony up to six horse Pennsylvania wagon,
which, when fully equipped, l. like moving town
some for Illinois, Northern Indiana, Wisconsin.
Minnesota, and Missouri. They look, generally,
like peaceable, healthy, able bodied persons -
We see little or no drunkenness or i'll behavior a.
mong them, and they will, no doubt, make excel
lent citizens indianapolis Jour
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17

A resolution was passed BY the Convention To-
day, that committee be appointed 10 revise the
prayers Of the German prayer hook very
animated debate arose OH a resolution 10 inquire
into the expedieney of providing that not more
appointed in the same standing committee Of the
House. The resolution was finally laid OH the
table
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-04

BALrmoRE, Feb. 3-9p. M
AT Toronto, Lord Elgin received despatch
from Earl Grey, stating, among other things, with
regard 10 the address of the people Of Canada in
favor of annexation TO the United States: ~ have to
inform you that her majesty approves Of your hay
ing dismissed from her services those persons sign
ing that document. which is scarcely short Of trea
son; Her majesty confidently relies on the loyalty
Of the great majority Of her Canadian subjects and
expresses her determination to exert all the author
ty that belongs TO her for the purpose Of maintain
ing the connexion Of Canada with the govern.
ment
"Your lordship viii understand that you are
commanded, by her majesty, to resist TO your ut
most power any attempts 70 separate Canada from
the British dominions, and bring those guilty be-
fore court of Justice"
A letter, in the Herald, dated Cape Haytien, 10th
January, states that decree ON the tariff has
been declared which abolishes the December tariff
The monopoly on coffee is removed, which we are
now told we can buy wherever we can find it, at
whatever price we please. Already coffee has ad-
vanced from S29 TO 3 80 per one hundred pounds
at Port au- Prince. The tariff on flour is SIS per
barrel. Pork, $l40 per barrel.
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o. Penmanship for ths mIIisn. %
yoRTusE AND EMPLOYMENT GAINED nv THOSE VINO
WRITE FIRsT-RATB HAND
W- Terms moderate, and gyeatly yeduced.-DQ
REsOPENiNG OF MR. BRISTOW'S National
~ Writing Establishment for pupils ofALL AGES,
day and evening, between 18th and l3th streets, on
fennsylvania avenue, Carusi's music store.
90 To gentlemen Of the different Government
departments, the corps diplomatic, and the inhabi
tants Of Washington Ia general:
Mk, BRisTOW, Finishing Writing Master, re-
specttully announces his RETURN from Rich
mond, and feels the utmost pleasure of having the
honor, once more, Of presenting bis admired and
superior system Of Penmanshtp 10 the ladies and
gentlemen OF this city, who, his visit last season,
generously welcomed his arrival with their kind
heS r confidence and patronage.
Inc decided success, the iInmensity OF MIR. BIS
practice fer twenty five years past, and the univer-
sal estimation in which his method of teaching il
held, both In Europe and America, Is q suRE GUAR
ASrEE Tor every one, YOUTH and AGE, to attend his
classes, now OPEN DAY AND EVENING, already IA
act.Ue session Mr.. b. politely invites early appli
cation, as his stay will be limited.
GENTLEMEN Of all occupations are positively
taught plendid business hand, at once fluent,
BOLD, RAPID, clear and manly style--no matter
how BAD, illegibc or cramped the writing may be,
IN ONE COMPLETE COURSE OF LESSONS
THE LADIES meet at reserved hours; they ac-
quirc beautiful, free, graceful, truly delicate and
feminine hand, the only form approved of for sps-
tolary writing. (See specimens at the door, be-
wecn 18th and 18th streets, north sde.) PRIyArE
tuition given.
b. Lord Bacon says: 'Good writing is like
good address TO person: it is letter of credit
and recommendation"
80 MIR. b. is 10 be seen from a. m. to 3 D. M,
or TO 8 p. m.
0J- vIsITERs TO the city can take a course of
twelve lessons in four days! Jan. l6-dlm
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Correspondence If The Journal Of Commerce. ]
QAu Awrscro Dc<- IQdQ

Michael Fallon, formerly connected with Black
Wells Island in your city. Is chief of police here.
Sunday 10 kept strictly with the mercantile part
of the community a. anywhere in the States Four
churches are already erected. Also schools, court
house, police station, &C., &c., all denoting the
elegances Of life, There are some very handsome
chants, who live in a good deal of style.
Gambling continues to rage most dreadfully.
Every hotel, eating house, and grog- shop, has from
ens ae sSown bag god any
and gold dust. Thousands change hands every
hour. The circus is making s 900 every night,
and recently, woman, who had been keeping
boarders, bought small house for $4,000, which
she paid for in douboons!
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The STEAMSHIP Omo.-The steamship Ohio,
Lieut. Schenck, United States navy, commanding.
arrived at her wharf New Orleans, ON the 2sd ult.
On her second night out from New York, when
on Cape Hatteras, the Ohio encountered violent
thunder storm, which lasted for several hours The
wind blew with fury that seemed if masts,
i, would be swept away. II commenced blowing
from the southwest, but subsequently vecred round,
and successively came from every point in the
compass. From IL O'Clock on Sunday night (lsth)
until O'Clock on Tuesday mornings period OF
thirty ohoursitwasa perfec hurricane, causing
tremendous sea. The steamer southerner, which
left New York on the same day with the Ohio, kept
She reached Charleston, all well. on Tuesday alter.
noon. During twenty -four hours the Ohio lay to,
her engines making from two and one-half TO
three revolutions a minute. On Tuesday morning,
the gale having In a measure subsidized, she bore
away for Savannah, where she arrived the follow
ing night. At daylight the next morning she
crossed the bar, and anchored, to wait for the
steamer with the mails and passengers After re-
manning there several hours, the steamer not
making her appearance, the passengers trans
ferred TO the pilot boat and sent 10 Savannah. At
2 O'clock, P; IN, there being then no steamer in
on the morning of the 18th inst.
This trip having proved the great trial Of the
Ohio's strength and seaworthiness, for il was the
irsttest TO which her capabilities sea boat have
been subjected, all on board naturally felt anxious
Her great width and her light draught make her
exceedingly buoyant, and she is easily affected
by than vessel Of less width and greater
draught. She consequently rolled considerably.
We believe, however, IL is the general impression of
the passengers board that she is an excellent sea
boat. Neither the ship nor the engines sustained
the least injury, with the single exception of her
wheel-houses, which in some places stove in by
the tremendous force of the water during the storm
The steamboat Diana, with the bark Col. Stanton
in tow, going down the Mississippi river, in at
tempting to cross the bow Of the steamship Ohio,
ascending the river, came in contact, and notwith-
standing the engines of the Ohio were stopped and
she had commenced backing, both the Diana and
the bark sunk almost Immediately. The Ohio sus-
tanned no material injury.-N D. Picoyune.
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Pa. av., south side, btw. 4 and 9Th streets.
Dec. 7-2twif2m

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPER
~ TY.-By virtue Of deed Of trust from Richard
G.. Brscoc TO the subscribers, dated the 22d and
recorded on the Path day Of February, lsf9. in
Libcr l. A. 8. No. 2, folio~ 3os 10 49, one Of the
land records Of Washington county, in the District
ton, TO the highest bidder therefor all that part Of
lot No. 2, in square sS2, being and lying in the city
OF Washington, and contained within the following
mctes and bounds--thst is 10 say beginning for
the same at the northeast OF said lot at the
intersection Of 9th street west with Louisiana ave-
nue., and running thence south with the line Of 9th
street west 81 feet II inches; thence westerly par
slcl with Canal street los feet inches, to the
east line Of lot No >; thence northwcstwardly with
tho dividing line Of lot No g. in said square, 10 the
avenue ~ feet 10 inches; thence ENTHUSIASTICALLY
with the line Of Louisiana avenue 1913 feet inches
10 9th strcet-contsining $685. square feet
This property is In an improved and central part
Of the city. There II eight three-sory brick
stores with granite fronts and slate roofs. Sale TO
be made on the premises WEDNESDAY, the
9th of March next, at l O'Clock, p. nm. One
fourth Of the purchase money TO be paid in hand
the residue in three equal payments, In g. and II
months, with interest from date, TO be secured 10
the satisfaction Of the trustees.
On the full payment OF the purchase money and
interest, valid deed, conveying TO the purchaser
purchasers all title and estate vested in the trus-
tees, will he executed.
three days from the day Of sale, the trustees re-
serve the right TO resell the property at auction on
such credit az they may think NJ, at the risk and
cost Of the dcfsultng purchaser purchasers alter
one weeks notice by advertisement in some wash
ington newspaper. All oonveyancing 10 be at the
cost OF the purchaser or Purehsssrs;
AND OTHERS, trustees
G. w. BOTELER, Jr., Aoctoneer.
Jan. 2t-eo&ds
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Outlay OF EIO or E5.
Metropolitan Portrait Club.
Offices, SO Albany Road, London, England.
rTNHE Directors beg TO announce that there will
i be drawn for Grand Series of Portraits of all
horses entered for the forthcoming
GREAT DERBY RACE
The drawing will be conducted upon those hon.
orable principles which have hitherto given great
satisfaction, and secured to the above Association
such extensive patronage; and that while the past
held subjects of pleasing congratulation TO the
projectors, they encourage endeavors for still fur
Their development Of their plan. For the future,
therefore, the number Of prizes will be extended to
the portraits Of all horses that entered for each
particular NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. well Winners
and Starters. The following list is open:
5000 Membvs to each Glass
FIRST CLASS, ElO. ID DITTO, f5. 3D DITTO, Ell.
Parties can have more shares in each or
either of the different classes.
Those Members who draw the portraits of first,
second and third Horses, the other starting Horses,
also those that do not start, (but which entered
for the Race,) will receive the following prizes.
The drawing will take place ten days before the
Races.
Second Class, e 1000; Third Class, f2,00O.
Portrait Of Second Horse.-First Class, Ell, 900;
Second Class, E5,00O; Third Class, e 900.
PerSi q ss'. sso A s, cass; $4,000;
Dscided amongst the Portraits Of Sfarfers.-First
Class, $4,000; Second Class, f2,500; Third Class.
f5oO.
Dipided amongst the Portraits of Non starfus.-
First Class, 10000; Second Class, E5, 000 Third
Class, fl 900.
The number OF prizes 20 be distributed in each
Class 209, that being the number of horses en-
tered for the race. Allletters TO contain remit
tance drafts, bank notes, &c. addressed and made
payable 10 the Managing Director,
JOHN BURRIDGE, csq.,
50 Albany Road, London, England.
Numbers forwarded Immediately on receipt Of a
remittance. Full particulars Of the Race will be
sent with the fortunate numbers TO each subscriber
that he may know his position, and whether
not he be one Of the fortunate. Office commissions
u per cent TO be deducted from the above prizes.
Jan. 3-dtff
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CARD.

wines ana Liquors.
TINE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully call
i attention to his stock Of WINES AND IL
QUORS.
The facilities possessed by him for obtaining
from abroad all Wines, &c, in their purity, his
longer ezpeiencs in the bisinsss conducted by him,
and direct personal knowledge Ui the
tcins gT0tcing distrisis Of Europe than Is possessed
by any other house in this city, afford for
the character and quality Of all articles sold by
him.
The arrangements of his store and vaults are
such to make them, fact, the substitute for the
cellar of every consumer.
Persons wanting small assorted lots of choice
Wines for special occasions, be supplied, the
shortest notice, with Wines decdnted for immediate
use including Wines of France and Germany, not
usually to be obtained here.
COUNTRY TRADE supplied at wholesale prices
on most favorable terms.
CLUBS will find it much to their advantage to or
der from the subscriber.
FAMILIES can command the best Of Table Wines
at pery oir prices, as also the cheapest sorts Of
Wines and Liquors, FOR CULINARY PUR-
MEMBERS OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES, Mcsses,
and others at a distance, can be supplied (Gnd
haze them sent by "PACRAGE EXPRESS"
FREE OF CHARGE,) with Wines, SC, for
table, by the dozen, or in cases of ASSORTED
SORTS, at the shortest notice, by addressing
their orders through the Post Office, to
JACOB SNYDER, Jr.,
Importer and Dealer In Wines, &C.,
rs Walnut street, Philadelphia.
GJ-SEGARS, of direct importation from Havana,
of various sorts and brands, always on hand, from
$40 TO $40 per thousand, and sold by the single
box cheaper than at any other store in the city.
Jan. l6-dtf
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IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES OF WASH
INGTON AND THE OSTRICH.

IT 1. Baltimore, has opened branch opposite
Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania Avenue, where he
will open this morning beautiful assortment Of
Wells, Berthas, Evening Dresses, Embroidered
Children's Dresses, Ladies Breakfast Caps, Ep-
broidered and Plain Linen Cambria Handkerchief,
and endless variety Of all the leading styles Of
Laces for trimmings and hounces. Also, Gloves
Of every description for ladies and gentlemen.
y. Pulvermacher pledges hinself 70 sell from Is
TO 30 per cent cheaper than any house in this city
Jan. l5-du
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yXTAREHoUsE, Nos. 80 and 81 Gold ,t.--Man-
wv ufsctory, corner Of Brcomc and Sheriff SITS,
New York.
The subscribers offer for sale, Of their
ulscture, their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses, for newspaper and book
work; Card Printing Machines, Proof Presses,
Hydraulic Presses, with ,crosghf iron Cylinders;
Gecrcd and other Standing Presses; also, Litho-
graphic and Copperplate Presses, Binders mate
rails, &c. &c; Chsscs, Cases, Gallcys, Furniture,
Stands, Imposing Stones, &c. &c, constantly ON
hand and every article necessary for a complete
Printing Office, including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing 70 establish a Newspaper,
Book or Job Office, viii be furnished with an esti-
mate for the same, in detail, II desired Machinery
made 10 order or drawings. IRON aud Brass CAST
ings 10 order. They also manufacture superior
cast steel mill, pit, crosscut, circular and other
Saws, supply Of which they keep constantly on
hand. n. HOE 4 co.
N. y. Proprietors Of newspapers who will insert
the advertisement three times and scnj us a num-
Der Of their paper containing Il, win be entitled to
payment on purchasing Of four times the
amount Of their bin Jan. 2b-u
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FATHEs MArHEw.--Thc very Rev. Theobald Ma
thew lcctured on temperance at S. John the Baptist
church yesterday forenoon, and administered the
total sbstinapce pledge 10 upwards Of seven hun
dred persons In the afternoon he delivered a lee
ture at the same place, when some four hundred
more took the pledge.
He gave notice that be would lecture again this
evening at seven O'Clock when he would afford an
opportunity 70 all who might desire to take the
pledge.
We learn that his sojourn In Savannah will be
but for few days, and that he contempstes visit.
ing st. Augustine, Florida. -!Sacarn1h Ne,cs, 2sA