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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
Dolxc LARGE BUSINESS ON RATHER

DoINc A LARGE BUSINESS ON RATHER A
SMALL cAPIrAL!-The Iowa Assembly at
ito last session passed resolution award
ing to Capt. R. 8. RonERTs sword Tor bis
uS--@e~~~s~s~s.Asssss
gallant conduct in the Mexican war. Ii
seems that the appropriation made for the
purpose was insufficient to defray the cos,
ofthe sword, aud now the Capital Reporter
appeals TO the successors Of the honorable
and frugal Legislators, not 10 force Capt
Roberts ito the necessity Of defrnyiug o
portion Of the expenses out Of his owe peck
e,m
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

MAIL CAR BuRNED.-On Tuesday morn.
ing last we received Washington papers
Of the LIST inst, which had passed through
fiery ordeal. The mail chr OF the wcs,ern
train, Michigan Central Railroad, caught.
fro on the 9Th inst, and, together with the
baggage car, was consumed. The dec-
pherable remnants were gathered up and
forwarded.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
OLD Z.cH--Thc Washington cores
pondent al the Boston Atlas says:--

The intelligence that Old lack had stretched
on, hisiron hand TO grab the Cuban expedition,
produced great sensation onits announcement.
YESTERDAY. Tne southern gentlemen took FIRE all
round Does the North sec what sort Of man
we have got for President! Don't il wish it had
a N ,r,hcrn doughface, Ike Clss, in its stead >
Then we might get Cubs, -niggers and afr'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

orders 1r fitting out the vessels Of war to inter
cept the expedition, seem 10 have emnnated
from Gen. IA. LoR atone !. is understood, IN at
when advised not 10 no,ice the Cuba expeditions,
he said: .1'hc law of 1878 10 plain and positive,
and will execute il at every hazard.o Ills
members Of the ,binet were first informed ot
this determination by the necessary order for fit
ting out the vessels.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

FAILuRE.-We were Yesterday shown a
tclcgraphic dispa,ch, by broker of,his CT
~. dated New York, May 81. stating that
the Bank of Corning. New York, has failed.
We are pleased to learn that only small
amour, of this money il in circulation here
[PiNsburgh Gazette.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

Sir JouN Franklin REPORTED SAFE.-
The Devonpor; (EnglnD Independent
publishes the following extract from let
ter received by Mr.. George Tucker, Of Penn
broke-st. Davenport, dated Hong Kong,
Feb. 81, from his son, who is masters as
sisiant on board her M,jesty's ship Hast,
ings:
1--WE have Just received intelligence BY an American
whaer arrival Of Sir John Franklin and his party
at the Sandwic Islands They Salued that place
they after absence OF ave years.
They have discovered the north west passagc most
probably they have been frozen up In the middle
part Of that passage for nearly three years. Tho
tain OF the whaler nformed that Sir John Franklin
he'd his Grst enteneEt the sthmus 10 sail
Immediately for England with tbs intelligence."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

.THE ABOLITION CONVENTION, recently
held ia the city Of Boston. was the mos,
outrageous and blasphemous public gather
ing that ever convened in the U. States, nc
exception. The speakers denounced the
billie, the constitution, oil things sacred, and
acted like insane men generally. They
pretty .ifcctually knocked out The few be-
Ia, ing pins that held the ragged sails Of
that miserable old craft ,aboli,ionism and lef,
the hull 10 sink hundred fathoms deep,
never to he resuscitated.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

MEDICAL COLLEGE-.c0MMENCEMENT.
We attended the commencement exercl-
ees Ct the College Of Physicians and Sur
geons on last Tuesday evening, and were
much pleased to observe the orderly man.
ner with which all things were conducted
The Davenpor, and Rock Island brass
bands were both in attendance, and vieing
with one another in The production Of mele-
dious sounds, from their proximity almost
made the .ympanum to burst. The room
was hung with anatomical Illustrations, fes-
iooned with evergreens, decorated with
flowers, and crowded from floor TO ceiling
with the fair Of the place. Rev. Louder
back opened with prayer
Prof A. S. HUDsoS conferred the degree
Of Doctor Of Medicine upon the following
gentlemen, Messrs. II. S. Potter, A. A..
Moves, II. Wi!fied Cross, A. J. Huyck, R.
C. Warmer snd Monroe Dodson, and pre-
scented them with the diploma Of the lnsii-
su,e bearing the official seal Of the State
University. The honorary degree Of Doc.
tor Of Medicine was conferred upon Hickey
D. Barton, of Pennington, Van Buren, CO.,
Iowa. Prof. ]. F. SANFORD delivered the
address, which was characterized by kind
feeling and enlarged views. fle enjoined
upon those about embarking in the arduous
profession Of the practice Of medicine, the
cultivation Of observation, particularly Of
the diseases incident 10 childhood; kind
and gen,lemsniy department in the sicl
chamber; a disposition not too commun;ca
tive; friendly feeling towards other mem
bers Of the profession; and especially tore
member the poor" We should love 10 FOL
low him in his remarks, which were Al
truthful as eloquent, were not our space al
ready occupied. The only thing TO maj
the happiness Of the occasion was the re-
Election, that the Institution, SO honorable
to the place, was to be known among US nc
more.
After the exercises had closed, the stu
dents invited the members ofihe bands an,
The medical faculty TO supper at tbc
Pennsylvania House; in the language Of !,
cotemporary Of Chicago, under similar
eircums,a nees, "en,ire!y forgetting tbs
editorial fraternity"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

PEACE COMMEMORATIVE Hon. Joshua
X. G'ddIngs, one Of the leaders Of tho nboli-
tlonis's, and the most quarrclsome man in
Congress, is delegate from Ohio TO attend
the Worlds Peace Convention, nj Frankfort.
on-.hr Main.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
Tur SURVEY COMMENCED!
pA.vyy~.., ..,1.A sar1s RALRoAp.

pAex Tn. AxD AID IAsaIIs RAILRoAp. i
Wa are indebted to Mr.. OsB9RN, OF itocS
Island. for The following letter received oy
him this Wednesday morning from MIR
Mo,c,n. Inc engineer. Mr.. Nj would
have been on the route sooner had ne not
b.on .hacat from home when the letter sr.
rived acqusiasine him With the decision Of
The committee. Ina letter, written few
days previously, Mr. Morgan evinces h's
confidence ia the Road BY taking ten shares
ia the stock, and promising 10 q" more 50
soon as the company is organized and ''e
realizes 4 claim due him in the East.
PEsr, June eth, 1850.
Makers r. Osscss, Esq.
Dear Sir. / arrived .. this place on the ashinss
hut not having received any instructions asto the
point for commencing our survey, proceeded %
Princeton, when After comforting viii Mr. FAR
rel, it was Judged best for me 10 return aud run
the Northern line first Ny party began opera
tions yesterday in L, Sale, opposite the loeSs'
and near the line Of the Central Railroad. IN
eonaeouence however, OF the extravacaat grade q
dap.ed BY the Engineer Of that Road Of l4O 'ee'
20 n. mile, and which must ofcourse, have been
iatended fcr stationary power. the direction o.
INV line was entirely different passing through the
upper streets in Peru and rising by moderate 10.
elm alton on 10 the general elevation Of the Prai'
RE. lam sir,
Very Respectfully yours,
8 RIC.i'D. p. MORGAN.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

For CALIFoRNIA.-Mr. J. Hallock, who
resides few miles back Of this place, in
forms US that from the 9Th of last Februa-
.ry tothe 7th Of June, inst, there passed his
house bound for California, 1866 men, 10
women, II children, 1856 horses, csc wag-
ons, 60 mules, aud 81 cows.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

Ora young man nj Burlington, ~ j.,
ate piece ofhoney comb. in which bee
was concealed. While in the net Of swal.
loving il, the Lee s,ung him in the throat.
which smeled 70 as 10 occasion, within half
an hour, his death BY suff,ca,un.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

BURLINGTON TRI- WEEKLY TELEcRAru.-.
We have received tho first number Of this
paper. It's creditable to the town and Ia
the publishers. and the citizens canro, bel.
ter consult their own interests than BY Civ.
ing It patronage commensurate 10 il,
deserts.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

FLowER..-Our sanctum has been en-
iivened for a few days with beautiful DO
quel Of pconies, roses and honeysuckles, {,
present from our friend, Mr.. John Evans.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
ANOTHER Ezrrprlos-The Washington C,
respondent Of the North American says:

respondent Of the North American says:
sReliahle accounts have been received in a
roundabout way, stating that two vessels ore
now, or have been, fitting ou,-one nj Boston
and the other at New York-to take ,he par, OF
Soulouquc in the struggle against the Domini-
clans Ii this expedition has no, started, the
Government will he apt TO crash Il with force
which will b, remembered by those who ore en-
gagged in so lawless and unworthy an enterprise"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

GA pigeon in it's fight came in con-
tact with the telegraph wire on last Mon
day the feathers flew and, so did the pigeon
greatly as,onished no doubt. The birds
cannot keep wing with this inventive age.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

PolsoSr1c DoGs.-Some miscreant nd.
ministered stychnine to couple Of fine
dogs belonging to Mr.. Moore and 10 one
owned by Mr.. Center, last week. There
were enough worthless ours in the place
without selecting really useful dogs for such
diabolism.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

@The Marshal and the liquor sellers
have commenced their war under the pro-
hibi,ionary ordinance. The first pitched
battle will come off next Satorday-,he
second On Monday.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

TSrrAMER MIssoURI-This fnc, large
steamer was sunk few weeks since AT
L>kepnrt bend. She now lies with her
stern in Is lee, aud bow in four feet water,
total loss. The Missouri was purchased
recently for Sl7, 900 AM is insured for on
" $4,000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

MR. CLAY.-Tho Frankfort. Common
wealth sayr, that Mr. Clay will probably
resign his seat 10 the Senate, after the nd
jas'ment Of the question. growing on, Of
slavery shall have been effected.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

GTThe New Orleans Crescent, a neutral
paper, speaking Of General Taylor, truly
remarks that he is some ofihe mos, virtuous
and patriotic men tina. ever presided over
the affairs oethe nation"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

A CRAsH.-The gable end Of tho brick
addition being erected to the Ohio House,
fell on last Friday moraing, slightly inju,
ring three persons.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

THE CREAM FLAG has been hung from
the third story of,he New Orleans Della
office. Tint jaurnal like the New York
Sun, is MI '.hnrr., h"ys" for the invasion.
The said flag Is ofone star and three stripes.
ST. Louis Organ.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

GrOur good friend Of the Dr.. Franklin
No. 2, Capt. Moniort-may his shadow in.
crease-has again placed us under obIira.
lions tor large package oflate ST. Louis
papers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

A great many; people like an s.indepen-
dent press" which always chimes exactly
with their o,rn opinions hut truly houcs,
press mus, differ from somebody.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

STRAwBERRiEs.--The finest strawberries
we have seen in Iowa were presented US
this week by our neigLbor, Judge Grant
They were Hovey's seedlings and although
transplan,ed this spring. many Of them
we're over ,hree-fourths Of an inch 10 diam
eier.
We hope TO see more attention devoted
to the culture Of this delicious berry. A.
side from the pleasure Of having them upon
his table, the farmer might dispose Of snffi-
cient amply to remunerate him for the lit
tie labor required 10 their production. By
the St. Louis papers We perceive that the
Messrs. Sigerson's supply that market dai-
~ with from four hundred TO six hundred
gallons.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

NoTIcE.-If strangers coming to Muscatine, would
be certain when they arrive st the place. let them look
for ! sign marked ssBEER HousE.h As long as they
such sign they may be they are in town
but IL they get out Of sight Of one they may coscludc
that they are esome where else.s
The above is from the Muscatnc En-.
quircr. By the following sentence from
the same paper, preceding the article we
last published on the License Question, rs
the cause, and the above rs the result, we
conclude the Corporation Of Mnschtine
have been making trial 10 suppress the
traffic in spiTiuons liquors:
In speaking of the coarre pursued BY the City
Council, in reference 10 Grocery Licenses, the
Davenport Gazette holds the following sensible
language: We commend il the attention of cur
ultra Temperance advocates and 10 the Town
Board.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
SOUTHERN CONVENTION.

This remarkable assembly commences
i. deliberations on the "a inst. We have
the proceedings, transmitted by Telegraph
81 The firs, fivo days, but they are 50 yo'u'
m;nous and Of so slight general interest
that NC can better occupy our space.
Ju.lpc SnAsKy, Of Mics, was elected
President. In his remarks On assuring
he Chair he stated that "the Convention
hid no, been called 10 subrcrt but to per
ne,no,e The Union" The Convention was
opened each morning with prayer. The
southern States generally were represent
ed. Divers resolutions we're presented du-
ring these FIVE days, al d which were re-
ierred 10 the committee on reso'u,'ens.-
We give below the proceedings, 50 lar rs
thew we're transmitted, Of the 7,h inst,
which will show something of the feeling
existing together with the occasion Of II;
NASHVILLE, June Z, 1850.
The convention was opened with prayer oy
Rev. Mr.. SMTu.
Mr.. COLEMAN, OF Alabama, presc nted series
OF resolutions declaring, that the enactment OF
laws by the Northern States TO prevent the re-
covery OF fugitive slaves is violation OF the
constitution, and ore aggressive ON the South
that the adoption Of resolutions by Northern Ice
eislatures denouncing slavery and requiring It's
abolition, and the transmission Of such rcsolu-
tons 10 Southern legislatures, are proofs OF de-
sire 10 excite the slaves TO resistance, and reck-
less disregard Of the obligations due from one
portion Of the Union to the other; and that il is
expcdicn, TO demonstrate against the injustice
Of such conduct, which tends TO allie nate the ira
te,nal feelings Of the Southern people, and TO ri.
pen them tor. 'disunon.
NJ. BuFoRp, of Alabama, offered series o.
resolutions, declaring that agitation in the Nor
thern States is the source Of Southern danger
! that, Tor the sake Of the Union, the S,u,h viii
accep, any reasonable compromise that will stoT
agitation; that the policy Of General Taylor, in
regard 10 the territories, is better for the S'utf
than the plan Of the Compromise Of the Com
| mittee Of Thirteen; and recommending Southern
organization Is an offset to Northern orsanlza'
ton against our rights.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13


A good road i. good thing, and consequently,
and hate bad ones II You want the business o.
any particular part ofthe country, make goou
road into the very heart Of it.-Galena Qua.
The above ia true TO tho letter. tive
wish The trade Of Cedar and adjacent coun-
lies we mus, make good roads right into The
hear, Of those counties. h wont do 70 stop
:. the edge, we mus, penetrate The interior,
give the farmers good roads over which to
convey their produce and We will gat the"
,radc-and this we mast dospcedi'y. Mus,
ca,ine is etraining every nerve TO accom-
pish this very object; although she has
men aud teams employed upon the road
and has made alarge appropriation to bridge
Cedar river, vel in the last number OF the
Journal We find The following paragraph:
APrRoPs ATIox The new Board have aPpro-
priated three thousand dollars for the improve.
ment OF streets and alleys.
Our citizens have become known for
their literali,y a. displayed in fur'hcrnnce
of tho Rock Island aud l.asallc Railroad.
They should not stop here, hut BY liberal
Corporation subscription secure to THE
place that trade which otherwise will find a
market at Muscatine. Our "natural ad-
yan,ages" save TO US the expense of "three
thousand dollars Tor streets and alleys" let
us then appropriate that amount. or double
the sum il occasion require il, to construct
ing good roads and building substantial
bridges to connect Us with the heart Of Ce-
dar county.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
-uHEAr CROP IN IOWA.

In this immediate aeighborhood shs
wbea, crop al,hooel, good, does NOT peasant
"a tiae IL appearances ~ further interior
where II Proviiencs continue 10 smile up
on them, the crop will be excellent.
In ,he northern part of,he State the
winter whoa, is represented tobs killed BY
The cold, dry weather Of spring. Large
quantities Of spring wheat are IN c"nse-
qncnce sown. 10 the southern part o. 'oe
State tho crop is said never to have 'ooked
moro promising. But little spring wheat
is sown.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

A good road i. good thing, and consequently,
bad road is bad thing. Men like good ROADS :
and hate bad ones. II You want the business .,
road into the very heart Of it.-Galend Gus.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

A STRANGE TALE.-We have me, in
our exchanges, a tale somewhat to the
following effect. During the ascenden-
cy of Potemkin, the famous minister of
Catharine ii, of Russia, young Rus
sian Countess became the object of at.
tachment To an officer of the army, and
returned his affection. Unfortunately
for the young pair, the powerful minis.
ter turned his eyes in the same direction
and having discovered that he had a rival.
and ascer,ained his name, resolved D
make short work with HIN. The unfor.
innate lover was seized one dark night,
hurried off to Siberia, and termed loose
among savages, in the most wild and des-
olate country. Here he framed a mis-
cradle hut for himself, and actually lived
in it for seventy years. In the year
lS47, he was disco cred by an expIo-
ring expedition, to whom he related his
story, who communicated 1t to the Em-
peror. lie was Immediately sent for
and brought TO 81. Petersburg. AMI com
piimented, as a reparation for his wrongs.
with pension OF 1000 roubles. in-
account says, that he Was seen AT grand
review in lS47, in the suite OF the Empe-
-ror, arrayed in his uniform OF Major, OF
the cut Of Catharine the Second's day
His strange appearance. and singular
costume attracted universal attention aud
his history soon became known. H.
appears like a man who has been asleep
Tor seventy years-a sort of Rip Van
Winkle--and cannot comprehend the
changes which have taken place. Tho
now one hundred and seven years old,
he still retains great share of activity,
and has never relinquished the attach
ment OF his early youth. He requests
that glove, which had been given TO
him by his mistress; and which first
aroused the suspicion of Poiemkn, may
be buried with him. His conversation
is not less strange than his appearance.
1t turns principally upon Catharine,
Alexis orlotf, Potemkin, Segur and others
who figured at Court, when he was a
young man. If this story be true, it is
one of the most singular on record, and
goes far to verify the trie put pointed
saying, "tru,h is stranger than felton,"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

A COOP SroRy.-We have seldom
been more amused than we were short
time ago. by story. related by one ofB
our police officers. A man by the name
of William A.. Sparks, has been for
long time under arrest for high crime,
an attempted outrage upon a female. .--s
The case after lingering along from term
to term, was finally disposed of at the
last session, bv an order from the Court. b
to enter nolle prosequi. Officer House
who is shrewd fellow, told the Judge
it would be better not to tell Sparks that
he was discharged, but to get rid of him
entirely. The business being entrusted
to him. House whispered to officer Ken
yon who at once took the hint Sparks
came into court dressed in fine suit Of
clothes, and looked very much like
gentleman. Kenyon took him by the
arm and remarked, .you can't be tried
yet, SO you will have to go back to jail"
Going down stairs, Sparks said, what do
you think they will do with met" why,
said X, they will give you ten years.
That is what expect replied he.--
Can you run, Bill! "enquired X. "But
eaid he, only just give me chance and
see.' We'll, now Bill, you start and I'll
run after you, and then I'll tell them you
escaped. No sooner said than done; off
went Sparks as feet as deer. Kenyon,
Jumped on the steps and laughed hearth
ly, exclaiming, by gracious see him rum
and then he would laugh as if his sides
would crack. In the meanwhile away
wen, Sparks and was finally out ofsight
Presently the officer scratched his head
and slapped his thigh. There" said he,
wasn't fool to let that fellow 60, he's
gone off with Adam Goodfeliows new
suit of clothes on. by thunder. ~ 80
The scamp had borrowed Adams new
sui, to appear in at trial.-Syracuse
Star.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-04-26

him so suddenly as to leave it out of his
power. Everything was swept from
his hands, and he was compelled to be-
gin again with less than hundred dol.
lars in his pocket.
For once, he saw as well as felt, the
reaction of his own conduct, and was
forced to acknowledge that. in extrica-
ting himself from an early difficulty by
improper means, he had laid the foun.
dahon for ruin in after life. Could he
have seen deeper into the relation of caus-
es and effects, he would have understood
more fully the great error he had COM
mitted, aud trembled in fear of even more
reactlVe consequences. Doubtless they
caIEe. ~
In Illustration of the law stated at first,
we have chosen very plain and familiar
example. Hundreds of others might be
gwen, taken from every grade; and invol-
wing all social relations. The conse-
qnences of every ones conduct must be
felt IN some form or other, earlier or la
ter in life. This is inevitable, for against
all action must come reactions; and they
will bear true relation in quality and
force TO each other-l truth that we can
not lay tea deeply to heart Goley's
Lady's Book. ..........