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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
DAvLNPoRT SCOTT
(From Dickens 1sIIousehola Words.,l
THE WAYSlDE WELL.

from DICKENS @sHousehoId Words."l
THE WAYSIDE WELL.
Oh! the pretty wsyside well,
Wreathed about with roses,
Where, beguiled with soothing smell,
Weary foot reposes.
With welcome fresh and green
Wave thy border grasses,
BY the dusty traveller seen,
Signing as he passes.
Tresds the droyer on thy sward.
Comes the beggar to thee,
Free AZ gentleman or lord
From his steed to WOO thee.
Then from parching lip dost earn
Many murmured blessing;
And enjoyest in thy turn,
Innocent carcssing.
Fair the greeting face ascends
Like naiad daughter
When the peasant lassie bends
To thy trembling water.
When she leans upon her pail,
CHANGING o,er the meadow,
Sweet shall fall the Whispered tale,
Soft the double shadow.
Mortals love thy crystal cup;
Nature seems 10 pet thee,
Seefhing Summers fiery lip
Hath no power to fret thee.
Coolly sheltered, hid from search,
In thy cavelet shady,
Ger thee in silver birch
Stoops q Forest lady.
To thy glass the star of eve
Shyly dares to bend her,
Matron Moon, thy depth receive
Globed in mellow splendor.
Beauteous spray for every one,
Undisturbed BY station,-
Not 10 thirsty lips alone
Serving mild donation.
Never come the newt or frog,
Pebble thrown in malice,
Mud, or withered leaves, to clog
Or Gcfile thy chalice.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
s-IMPORTANT TO FARMERS!

III IE subscriber having the exclusive Agency
L for the sale Of McCormick's Improved Pat
fat Vrginian Reapers, in the following named
foantcs 10 wit: Scott, Muscatnc, Louisa. W ash
|ngon, Johnson and Cedar; would respectfully
tay TO the Wheat Growers thereof, that now is
hc,ime to send on theror,iers. noverwhelm-
lng demand is anticipated for the coming harvest
1850; therefore allwho are desirous OF obtain
[ng one of the above named Reapcrs should at
end 10 it Immediately.
ANDREW ]. HYDE, Agent
| \. B.-Blank Orders will be left at tho Store
Burrows 4 Prcttymnn. in Dnvenpor'; also at
he residence of the subscriber in Peasant VAL
f., for the accommodation OF those whom the
gent may rot see. Other points will also be
klppIied and notice given thereof. A. j. y.
| December Goth, l8I9. s5-ti
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

A SINGULAR MfsrAKE.--YeSterday q
child was born in the southern part Of the
city Of 30 delicate flame that the hall
dozen ladies' in attendance concluded TINT
il could not survive bn, few hours' at
most, wherenpon they determined to send
for the Priest. and have il christened, that
it might at least die With name attached
10 il.
The Reverend gentleman soon arrived
and was informed by the ladies that the
child vas a girl and might be christened
Sarah Ann. The ceremony was duly per-
formed, and soon alter the little stranger
frightened up and il now ID = fair way Of
making, NOT woman. but man, for Sa-
rah Ann turns out to be a boy, but will al.
ways be a girl by name, for we believe
when child ia once christened in the
Catholic Church The name canno, be alter.
ed. This was strange mistake, but they
saw mistakes will occur in. the best feguia-
ted families. .--St. Louis Union.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
Dry,srp,LrrY Of MArrrR.-A remark

D1vmIBlLITY Of MArrER,-A remark.
able instn nee Of tbs divisihili,y Of matter
i. seen in the dyeing f.sitk with cocbissaf:''
where pound Of silk. containing sight.
score threads TO the ounce, each thread
seventy-two yards long, snd the whole
reaching l04 miles, when dyed sea ilet doss
not receiva above drachm eddisnrat>
weight; 40 that drachm Of co'orine natter
of cochineai il .actanlly extended through,
more than 100 miles in length; and vet
this minute. quantity il sufficient 70 give
m intonse color 10 the elk With which i y
combined.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
: 4 DIsBANDED VOLUNTEER.

GrWe make the following extract from
a letter written tho Evansville Journal by
its editor, who a. the time was soiournihg
in indianapolis:
DEAR JUNIOR This morning at 'clock,
took seat in the cars at Madison with Mr. Poole,
OF New Orleans. and soon found myself whizzing
along at the rapid rate OF one mile in fifteen min
utes! The first mile ofthe route is up an inclined
plain, the steepest I yer saw 10 be Travelled by
railroad cars. II is dug through immense leages
Of rock, which at places tower probably one
hundred and fifty feet on both sides OF the road
over the cars. The view Of the city below, with
the Ohio river shining in silver brightness at its
feet, and the tall hills OF Kentucky rolling II back
into narrow stream, is beautiful as seen through
a ravine formed by the high bluffs, one Of which
the cars ascend. But on the top OF this hill, the
country Is level without descent, and occasional
" interspersed by fine farms and many villages,
the latter principally built up BY this Railroad at
least those on its route. In ascending the hill to
which allude, a tremendous locomotive, weigh
ing proba bly, twenty tons, and believe the larg-
est in the country, is attached TO the cars. With
oil its immense power, the train creeps up At
snails pace, and the traveller, as he looks. down
the deep gorges and thinks Of the steep and long
distance he has left behind him when near tie
top, is delighted with pleasant fancies as TO the
ultimate consequences, should the link % broken
which connects his car with the locomotive. In
descending, the locomotive is detached, every
wheel Of the cars locked, and then they are per-
mitted to 90 down on the "sliding scale'' prinei.
pie; or in the manner Of boys gliding down hills
on sleds. One or two pleasant "reminiscences OF
cars tnmbling of similar inclined planes, serve to
make the traveller take a vivid interest in this
shedding process. Bnt it is really unaeeompanied
BY danger, except in times Of snow ard ice, when
small light cars ATE used for safety. After reach.
ing the top Of the hill, the large locomotive was
removed, lighter one substituted, and we were
soon rushing like tornado oserthe level beyond
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

A New WONDER IN MAcnryERY.--There,
is now in operation, shout FIVE miles from
this place, a machine which it is said wilt
lay Up one mile Of sod fence in day
tho machine is drawn by oxen, and cuts up
tho sod in proper size and lays them up in
TO handsome, durable fence. We are not
now informed what number Of hands and
oxen il requires to work j.. Bit if il can
put up mile in day, il does work, tha. by
hand would cost one hundred dollars.-.
This cannot but be a great labor saving
machine.
We have learned, since writing the above! J!
that il takes four men and Eve woke of oxen
to. work the machine.--Janesrille. Wis.
Gax.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
Ata church meeting lately, not many

Ata church meeting lately, not many
miles from Williamsbufgh, 10 which the
minister gave out hymn commencing with
ri want d mansion OF rest" The tempo
rary leader Of tho singing was young lady
on the cloudy side ofthirsv--and vain Of her
charms as that she could not for the life OF
her get further than ri want a man-"'his
she repeated three times, emphasizing the
"man- 10 such squeak, fnallv, that the
whole meeting fairly snickered out tight
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

Is THE Earth FULL OF sxEps!-The fnct thas
earth or soils brought up from different depths Of
the earth have, when exposed to sun or oil, be-
come covered with vegetation, has led many to
suppose that the whole earth, from centre to cir.
cumference, is full Of seeds.
This be the cas- hut there are, neverthe,
less, remarka able instances of the fact above NAM
cd. We once threw up q LOT Of coarse gravel
late in the fall, from depth Of nearly ten feet,
and early the mex. spring ii was covered with pig
est depth We e-er heard Of seeds being bnried, I
we find in a recent exchange paper. In boring
for water, lately, At Kingston upon Thames, somo
earth was brought up from tho depth of three
hundred and sixty feet. This sArlh wns care
full, covered with hand-glass, to prevent ths
possibility Of any orher seeds being deposited
upon il; vet, in short time, plants vegetatsd
from .-Engkh paper.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

Col Fremon, hns been complimented
with gold medal by tho Geographical
Society Of London, for having made, during
the past yonr, the most valuable discoveries
in geography Of any known person. It is
usual for this society 10 givo medal
every year 10 The person having made the
most valuable discovery in geographical
science,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
~ w,1nkswAx, NJ. D. G. 9. BLoop,-M. D.
nnS wITIKERWAX d BLOOD

HAVING associated themselves as partners III
na,.,.t;ce n ~ of Medicine and Surgery, are prepar-
M sa,a attend 10 the various branches OF ,he'I pro-
s...on. e.I Ofice on Brady between Front and
seeond ST., Davenport. Iowa.
March 2Sth, i850-s9-sm.
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-
DH. JOHN Is, laENaON,

oURoI.ON DEN Aic y,
rH WING permanently located at Rock
- Island, offers hi. professional services TO
le citizens Of Davenport and may be found at
ne Sore Of a. C, b Hon on Monday OF each
feek. Orders left will be promptly attended at
Eie Variety Store.
Jan. Gath, 1850. 20-iy
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

We have received The Weekly Pacific
News' dated San Francisco, March let,
printed on sheet wrapping paper. The
editor says no other kind could be procured.
We suppose this is ono proof Of the theory
Of our Democratic friends, that plenty OF
gold will drive paper oIt Of circulation.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
Northwestern Insurance Company Of
0SEego, n. Y.

scoRpoRATED BY the Legisla
'ure ofthc State of New York in 1884, will
capital Jail paid inl Of $i50,0O0.
GEORGE FISHER, President.
SAMUEL lIAwLEg, Secretary
uooK 4 SARGENT, .3scnt', Davenport, io~o.
Nay 25d, 1850 l7-tf
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
JAMES OTIS SARGENT,
Attorney az Law,

fourteenth Street, opposite Uiliard's Hotel,
WAsHINGr, n, y. c.
|TTf!LL attend to the prosecution OF
w Claims before the BOARD Of Mexican
Commissioners, Claims agains,.he United States,
hHd to the transaction oi Business with the yar-
kas Departments.
July 10Th, i8i9. 45-ti
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

PRESENT TO TuE PopE.-The republic o
Chill has sent to the Pope, as a specimen
Of her metallic riches, q n1nss Of sIlve
worth from $40, 900 to $4,000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

Sin like a bee, withhoney its mouth,
but sting in its tail.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

In Paris a new style Of pocket has been
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is wi,hou, change" ssys
q candid contemporary.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
nve. WI. II. WHITE,
A. e. BILLION.
Wat.h and Clock Maker and Ersraver:

co,uer Eont ard Perry 81, Daref.po+i, Iolra.
Is now prepared at his Variety Store, to eye
entc an kinds OF work in the c oek, Watch. Jew
tlry and Engraving business eioeks ana "a'eh
- carefully Cleansed and RFPairce.
Work sen, from distance a''eh'eh |" wl't
eafe and promp,ness. may 'o.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
HENRY CT AY.

TIE position OF Henry Clay at the present mo-
ment, is well calculated 10 excite wonder and
challenge admiration. Although more than
enty years OF age, we find him leader in the Sem
ate OF the United States, the sigor oil his mind
wholly unimpaired and his readiness, aptness,
and eloquence never more efficient. The specta-
Gle is encouraging In more points ofvew than one.
1t shows that constant intellectual acivit, in the
course Of long and useful Ii e. is calculated rather
TO preserve and strengthen the human intellect,
than to impair and weaken its powers In such an
illustration, we have noble incentive 10 effort !,
patriotism and duty. Mr.. CLAW has reached
period OF life, when most men deem il expedent
for personal comfort 10 retire 10 the shades, The
quiet and the ease, so congenial 70 aye. But he
was called upon by his fellow citizens of kehlne-
XIV to appear once more in the Senate oil the
United States; he responded from sense OF dafy
engaged in noble effort TO adjust the many diff
fculties that exist between The North and South,
and thus 10 strengthen The bonds OF brotherhood
and give force 10 I!ie lerpetaity Of the union.-
Whatever the result, be deserves and will receive
the applause OF the great mass q his countrymen,
The national veal is his sole object. He has no
ambitious ends 10 graify. He seeks the pios-
perity OF bis fellow citizens, the honor and the
gloI, ofthe Republic. HIS life has been one Of
usefulness, seii.sacrifce and nnioubied patriot
ism. Even the highest Office in the gift OF the
people, could not add in the slightest degree TO his
reputation. His popularity was never greater
than now, and il is national and confined TO no
section. Every where throughout the Union,
Henry Clay has troops OF enthusiastic admirers
and devoted friends. They love the man, they
admire the statesman, they appreciate the patiiot.
Rtila. knqmr. 4S.E
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

TIE LECLAiRE sioUsr, DAVENPORT, Iow..-Tae
worthy Host OF this H9use is opening it for a
brilliant campaign. During the past season, 1t
hus been greatly enlarged, improved in appear
ance and convenience, and is now amply sui
fcent for the accommodation OF at least ons
hundred and fifty guests. The Host, Mr., GALf.
has already supplied his larder and store rooms
with every thing the season, or the taste Of his
guests, will need Ample arrangements have
been made for horses, carriages, ooats, and such
conveniencies as parties Of pleasure. or fishing
or hunting parties. may require. We express the
opinion Of every one who has been the guest OF
Mr.. GALE, when we say, that as Hotel keeper,
and gentleman, he has no superior and very few
equals. All the efforts OF fhnssIfard household
are intended TO render the sojourn his guests
comfortable and pleasant. Many Of our citizens
who spent portion of last summer at this hotel,
will beur witness to tho justice Of this praise.
Tnere is no section Of the western country more
delightful in its nspcct--no where that fishing
and hunting is better, and no place so well adapt
edto the comfor, parties, the towns OF Daven-
port, Stevenson, and the vicinity around Rock
Island. We hear o: number of parties in ms
city, who are preparing to spend a portion OF
the sul,ry season in that vicimiiy.--.uo. Rep'o.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

DEAD LETTERS was some.,
time since circulated in the newspapers Of
this country generally, that the dead letters
which are returned to the General Post
Office, and there opened, were submitted I'd
the psrusal Of ths visiie.s of tie Office, aud
some specimens Of their contents were pub.
lshed. We cannot say hut such may at a
former period have been the case, but We
have the pleasure 10 assure the community
that nosuch course is now permitted. Tho
letters are barely opened 50 rs to ascertain
whether they contain any valuable en-
closure. lf no enclosure is found, the let.
ter il never read, and isl not subjected 10
the perusal ar access Of any one, but i
carefully kept from visitors md DESTROYED.
We say this because it is due to delicacv,
propriety and decency Washington Re.
public.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

NATURAL HAIR vs.. WIcs.-We find the
following good story in one ofour exchanges
Who, ia passing along the streets Of our
city, has not had bis attention attracted "a
the puff7ng signs that nte hung up aud nail
ed up III front Of various esta tablishnents;
bu, especially The r stores There is much
ingenuity displayed BY some ofour trades
men III the meaning convey ed to,heir signs
but mono that we recollcct have cqunlled
the two gentlemen Of tha comb, Of whom
ibe following Hntice is related by the Now
York Atlas: "At a time when frizzled wigs
and hair ofnaturn! growth were consending
for the mystery in the world Of fashion, the
rival species Of head dress were advoca ted
BY two BARRIERS, who lived opposite to ench
other in a certain street in London. One
cxcelled in manufacturing perukes. and
keeping them in order, The other ia dress.
ing the locks which nature had bestowed.
AT length the former, 10 show the advan,a-
gcs of the wigs, had sign painted, on
which was the figure Of Absalom hanging
by the hair, and labelled above,
Curse OF, these locks, aud exc this tangling twig-
might have Escaped, had but wore wig"
The other, no, to be ontdone, also mount
ed sigh, painted with y view Of a man
drowning, while nnoiher. in attempting IL
pluck him forth by the locks, only pulls Of
his wig and leaves him to sink. Tho sign
was inscribed-
"Curse on this wig had moi my hair been shaved
To give It place, now Q, ght have been saved"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
WHOLE NUMBER 457.

Rkv. Jois NswLisr- MArYtr.-This
gentleman, widely known throughout tho
United States as q minister Of The Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, departed this lie il
sh's c'sy Yesterday morning, very suddenly,
from an affection Of the heart. Few men
have been more conspicuous, OF have al
tfacied greater attention rs pulpit orators
in this country. Characterized Ey'yerv
peculiar nnd ornate powers Of elocu..on.
aud a st, lie Of thought highly fancifuI, feryid.
and picturesque, he attracted for many
years, 10 almost all the principal cities Of
this Union, admiring crowds, and was Al.
ways listened to with attention nd interest.
His career as divine began ia the eastern
cities more than thirty years ago, aod he
had travelled and officiated as clergyman ii
in almost every town and community Of the
country, even to the extreme west, where
he was for some time engaged among the
Indian tribes. During some years ne had
charge ofchurches in Boston and New York:
afterwards he was Chaplain OF the United
States SENATE; and, again, filed professor
ships of eloquence aud literature in colIeri.
ate institutions in Tennessee and North
Alabnma. His life has consequent been
very chequered and diversified one, and.
# fully written oui, would possess strong
and striking interest.
lie was, we believe, Of obscure origin.
having been born Of poor pnrentage in Irc-
land, and early appreniiced to the business
Of tailor. From this, BY the promp,incs
and force Of lis powers, lie rose at an early
age 10 his conspicuous position as pulpit
orator, and produced various literary per-
fcrmances, which he has given to the world.
Besides conducting the Western Methodist
and other periodicals for number of wears,
he published among other works, a volume
Of poems, with sn autobiographical sketch;
treatise on oratory; and d rhyming die.
tionary.
II is not now the ,ime to givo nny thing
like sketch Of the character Of Mr.. Muffit;
nor is il our province 10 do so With the
administrations that have recently been he
slowed upon his character and conduct We.
have nothing to do, as We know nothing of
their merits; but now that s.he is in bis
grave" we apprehend justice will be done
TO his memory, both as man i'd a minister.
This much We have felt bound 10 say al
public journalists.--Mobile Adrsrtissr.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27
IL. SANFOfeD.

DRUGGIST AND GROCER.
Physicians supplied with fresh and pure med
icines.
Store on From, Street, formerly occupied by
|G. l.. Davenport & Co.
October 4ih, l349.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-27

Pm spERlrY or THE UNITED STATEs.-
The London Examiner, dscoussing upor
this subject, has the following:
"Jhe prosperity is attractive, sOd It il
the hoost Of some Of tho Journals, thai
while the members Of Congress nre, daily
threatening dissolution Of the Union,
neighhoring States and countries are nnx
ious TO he admitted members OF it. Cana-
da talks 81 annexation; California is dress
ing for admission; Cuba is ready TO join j,
and is only withheld by the power Of Spain
and the modesty and integrity Of the Uni
ted States in refusing to accede to its
wishes, and to grant some assistance to
accomplish them. Mexico has laid aside,
it is said, its hostile feelings, and its people
are looking forward earnestly and anxioi!s-
" to Incorporation. Central America, too,
ia soliciting closer connection, and hbping
for the time to como when il shall form a
part ofthe great republic tha, is TO stsetch
over the whole continent. Events are ad-
vancing rapidly, though the Congress may
stond still. Society will not wait for its
leave 10 live, and thrive, and grow, and
will, in some way or other, settle the slave
~ question; perhaps before Congress has
done talking about it. Ia America il is
seen moro clearly than in Europe, that So
ciety moves Fasier than legislation, and
does not depend on that to regulate its fu-
,ure existence. Thus while membcrs Of
Congress are threatening dismemberment,
there is gathering around the States, as a
nucleus, other States; ready 10 adhere 10 il
and increase il on every side. II is swell
ing too, by immigration from every quar-
ter, and exhibiting the extraordinary spec
tacie Of men Of nearly every lineage Of The
earth being harmoniousiy absorbed by the
grea, Anglo-Saxon family, and becoming
one with it. The reverse Of the phenome-
non thnt occurred on the plnins Of Babel,
seems there ii progress; and mnny, il no,
branches Of all the various nations Of the
earth, ars uniting to use one tongue and
live under one law"
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-07-04

The muscular power Of the human body
is indeed wonderful. A Turkish porter
will trol rapid pace, and carry weight
of six hundred pounds. Milo, celebrated
athlete of Cretona, in Italy, accustomed
himself to carry the greatest burdens, and
by degrees became 4 monster in strength.
1t is said that he carried on his shoulder an
OK four years DID, weighing upwards Of one
thousand pounds, for about forty rods, and
afterwards killed him with one blow of his
fist. He was seven times crowned at the
Pythian games, and six at the OIympian.-
He presented himself the seventh time, but
no one had courag cto enter the list against
him. lie was of the disciples Of Pythago-
ras and to his uncommon strength the learn
ed preceptor and his pupils owed their lives.
The pillar which supported the roof Of the
house suddenly gave way, but Milo supper
ted the whole weight Of the building, aud
gave the philosopher time to escape, In
old age he attempted to pull up a tree by its
roots, and break it, He partially effected
this: but his strength being gradually ex
hausted, the tree, where cleft. reunited, aud
left his hand pnched in the body of ii
He was then alone, and unable to disengage
himself, died in that position. IIaller men
toned that he saw man, whose finger
caught in chain at the bottom of mine,
by keeping it forcibIy bent, supported by
that means the whole weight Of his body,
one hundred and fifty pounds, until he was
drawn up to the surface, a distance of six
hundred feet. Augustus H., king of Pc.
land, could roll up siIverplate like sheet
of Paber, and twist the strongest horseshoe
asunder. A lion is said to have left the
Impression of his teeth upon piece ofsol-