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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-04-18
NEW GOODS.

"IIE Subscriber having received bis
FALL AND WINTER STOCk,
is prepared 70 supply custn,hcfs With Goods
al moderate prices. The following are
some Of The articles he has Oh hand.
Dry Goods.
Gotten Yarns, La!icoer, Sheetipgs, Sbirts
ings, White, Red aud Canton F!anne,s;
L,nse,s, s. r. and Sleeps Grey Cloths,
Saiiinclis, Plain and Checked Ky. md
Cation Jeans, Blue and other Drilings,
Gloves, Cravnts, poch. H'kcrcl,i.!s, Spool
and Pat. Threads, Hats Bonheis, Stock
ings, Socks, &c. &c.
hardware.
Door, chest, cupboard, ill, lrn.ik and
padlock: spring and Norfolk Iatche., bin.
strap, parliament, cute and table hinges;
screws, hay and nianuro forks, spades Ind
>ioyels, table, pen aud jack Knives; ham:
.ncrs, hatchc:s, coffee mills, chains, hoc.,
augers, brace bits, smooth aud jack u!. ncs,
rakcs, SC, ihes, snaiiies and stones, pocket,
tuck. fine md rc,iding cp.,sis; curry co.nhs;
and hrtis!,cs; =, assortment u holow-warc,
p'ougfS, steel, ac. &c.
Groceries.
Loaf and q. .. Sugars, superior tea;
chocolate, coffee, inalasses, rice, Goldfish,
s'ls, vincgaT, sa!cra'us, spice, pepper, mus-
tard. nutnegs, mace, ciron, rsisins, ear.
rants, fys, almonds, cream nuis, I'll .er.s, TO-
bacco is Plugs end Papers. Macuba aud
Scotch sniis, Under@opGfs Lemon S. rup,
slarch, soap, candles; plates, bowls, l,rint-
ed and common teas. pitchers. &c. &c.
Drugs and Medicines.
Tinctnrcs. Essential Oils, Essences,
Qiinnc, Peruvian Bark, Mercu.ials,
Banks, Roots ard Herbs, Of all kinds,
Mortars, Graduated Measures, vials!
Jars, Bottles and Window Glass; Castor,
Lard, Olive, Sweet, Fish and Linseed
Oils, Turpen'ine, varnish, White, Red nd
Blk. Leads. With general assor,.nen, u
Oil and Water Colors, Small;
Gold Leaf and Bronzcs; Paint,
White Wash, Sash, Shoe, lair, Cloth
mud Tooth Brushes; 'roah Instruments,
Trusscs. Also, an assortmcn, Of pure ana
genuine Paten. Medicines, sncl, as Fate
nes'ock's Vermif;ge, Cough Balsatn. Bill
ious Pills, Carminaiivc l.nzengcs. TOR Sun
mer Comp!an,s,) Eye Water; Mofiats Pill.
Mans PIaster; McAlis,cr's Al-lIea:ns
Ointment, Genuine Wis,ar's Basam.
Cologne, Soda and Seidiilz PowJcrsi
Nerve & Bono Luimcn,, Opodeldoc, &c.
Also, Cordage, Chalk and Garden Lines,
Fish Hooks and Lines, Tar, Pitch,
Resin, Oakum, Nails, Glass, Patty. &c.
ALSO,-Sel,ooi Books, Blank Books,
Memorandnms, Cap. Letter and Bank Let
ter Paper, Blk. and Blue Inks and Stands,
Quilts, Steel Pens, States and Pcncls
which he will barter for Wheat, Butter,
Lard, Eggs, Beeswax, Flasseed, &c.
C.. LESLIE.
n,pn,cc.1 t. O1,L 1GsO
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np1Ios AND MEDICINES.
. -uHE subscriber having return.

. H1fIl; subscriber having Return
ed from 81. Louis with full
NJ .unnlv of Drugs, Medicines, Clemi
caIs. Paints, Ole, Varn;shes, Brushes,
Fancy articles, &c. &c, is prepared
81. iii those who may desire any thing 10
iu nn ~ The most reasonable terms, and win
y n ~ az such quality us he can wasran':
ersllssan,;al oils and essences: tlnctures; oih' :,
Lsse" n,crcurinls; quinne; Peruvian bark aha
en' ~. roo,s and herbs Of every KIND; gum cam
pfss' mvrrh, Arabic, opium, and az ONE, gums
s;ns and balsams; salers'us, sa' soaa' - som
pa o."i. IN other ACIDS and alknlies; magnesIa;
ld anu saaron: croam tartar; cloves; cinnamon;
anna nenner: nuimcgs; mace aud other So :
Spy llerpnei: coriander; carui; ans; loOesh ;
pal and 1axsccd, &c &C..
u nn, Sua;-Logwood, chip'd and extrac 'ns-
D%adier; coppcra !; lluui; ind'y' solution o.
arnatto; blue viiriol, &c. \,
u,an.,;.als. &c.--purc nitrate silver; iodin
. NC ar ran: morphine; strychnin; piperint;
da'e , - lin hydrocyan;c acid; mus ;nacfatn;
uopa .,.,e poiassa kreosote; c"lolloI cli'oro-
oroton oil; cod liver oil &c. &c.
En- .articles-razors and strops; penknlves;
l" nsedIe.. combs Of all descriptions; specta-
~ watch key; match safes; steel bead p,uf-
noeket books, powder pulls; toilet powder;
81: fancy soaps; shaving cream; hsn'hs 'ach-
violin Strings; &c. &C. - ..,, .d;.
with general assortment OF all such mea'.
contribute se III ,Gr ENDS, uls; vaini,he
rdow C ass; and B .nshes. y,
r nao" .,,ention o Physicians, citizens and
,nt ,raders IS respectfully invited 10 The
1,,s a Drops; G,ilrcy's Cordial; Turing
=. San: Laudanum; essence pePpern''n,,.'
anon. lemon, and all similar patent medl-
- far sale by the dozen at small advance
:, Ious prices and warranted sapr ,,,n af'i-
.. Loa' f' A. SANDERS.
Opposite Steamboat Landing.
p.,en,or,. Aprii 18Th, 1850.
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PAINTING!
WI. II. HARRIS,

II AVING perma nentlv located himself
&kA in Davenport would inform its citizens and
the people Of the surrounding country. that he
is prepared to execute all kinds of PAINTING in
the best manner.
House, Sign, Ornamental, Steamboat, Car
riage, Buggy and Wagon Painting.
ALSO:
Glazing and Paper Hanging
Suor, adjoining the Post Office.
Davenport, Feb. 18th, l849. e3-tf
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Of Iowa., Application to sell Real estate
County. ola minor.
fOTiCEis hereby given that have this
DAY filed petition in the Court Of probate
"a county, the prayer OF which is 10 sell GER
zeal estate therein mentioned, belonging TO
~ Z. Twining minor heir OF Saml. w. Twin
deed on the 18Th May next at O'Clock
T. oi SAID day at the Office Of ]. 'fhorington
e Of said Count has been appointed as the time
lace OF hearing said petition. When and
Re all those interested may attend and contest
application, itthey think proper SO 10 do.
L. J. CEN FER, Guardian
(ott County. April 18Th, 1850.
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WasI'hD,

UTTER, Cheese, FowIs. Eggs, Lard,
Tallow, Heesway, Hides, Furs. &c, for
the highest market price will be paid a,
Y Amliy Grocery and Variety s ore.
|piil leih. A. c. BILLION
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SELLING OFF Ar COST.

SELLING OFF Al COST.
~ REAT Inducements I" persons wish
~ ing TO buy READY MADE CLOTHING.
The undersigned DESTROYS of closing their busi-
ness in this place, will sell their entire Stock OF
Clothing, Cloths and C0ssi,aers, &c,
at wholesale or retail at cost-And therefore de-
sircs all persons who are in any way indebted TO
them, TO come forward and settle their accounts.
and those having claims against the subscribers
are requested 70 present them for payment.
ae POWER g. JORDAT.
Davenport, Jan. 3lst, 1850.
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JAMES FERGUS.
FERGUS & BUFORD'S
FOUNDRY
AND
NJ 4 OIL NE s.GGYs
MOLINE, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

0UR establishment has been greatly en-
- larged during the past sea son, aud we have
now so great number of Patterns that we are
prepared to execute, with Promptness, orders for
Mill Gearing, Steamboat WOtl,
Horse Powers, Threshing Ma.
chimes, Job WOrx, &C.
We have executed the work and have on hand
all the Patterns OF the Mill Gearing of the SPLEEN
did new mills in Bloomington and Dubuque, To-
wa; Moline and Como, Illinois. We can also
furnish
Parker's Percussion and REACTION Water.
Wheels,
and sell the Patent Right. Also; the ROSE and
other Waser Wheels We are prepared to make
STE "A NJ z Il CINE s,
to order. Also, Lock woods Patent Horse Pow
er, Rich's Patent Reaction Water Wheels, Turn
ing Luthes, Blacksmth's Patent Hand Drills,
Colver's Churn Irons
We are also Agents for Mccormick Reaper;
Esterly's Premium Harvester; Haine's Patent
Harvester; Whemple's Threshing Machine and
Separator.
Orders for work may be left OF the Foundry,
in Moline, or at N. B. BuFoRD's Sligo Iron Store,
Rock Island, which will be promptly attended
to- All our work, when required, will be deliv-
cred at Rock island, and shipped on steamboats,
free Of charge.
FERGUS g. BUFORD.
Moline, Illinois, June 2lsi, l849. Att
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SLIGO IRON.
ENLAT, square, and round Iron assert
b. ed sizes Plough Slabs, Plough Wings
assorted, Slopes aud sizes, Hoop and Band
Iron;
STEEL,
Cast, English Blister, Am. Blister;
German and Spring Steel assorted sizes,
Steel Plough Lays,
Wagon Boxes,
Carriage Springs.
IRON AXLES.
A full supply Of the above articles al
ways on hand and for sale as low as can be
afforded by
G. L. DAVENPORT.
Dec. Goth, lS40
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CHAIRS.

DOZ. Windsor Chaifs and Children 5
Do for sale al ,he Variety S ore
|prl ls. &C. BILLION.
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KEEP 1T BEFORE THE
PEOPLE!

hELY Ii HEFON II HE
PEOPLE!
yTyHAT the subscribers will sell at the
iowa Clothing Store,
90 per cent cheaper than amy other Establish
ment in the place.
They would also inform their numerous Gus
toners that they have just received from Phil
3telphia large assortment Of Winter Clothihe:
Drah, Grey, Blue, Alackinaw Blankets,
Overcoats, Fine Dress, Frock,
Sacks and Coates, Black Striped,
Checked Cashmere Pants,
Satinett, Velvet and various other kinds of
Pantaloohs, Satin, Silk yelincia Cloth, Gala
plaid-Shirts of oil descriptions,
Red and White Flannel,
Hickory Calico, White linen bosoms made
in the latest styles.
ALSO
Supcrfinc French Black Cloths,
DO. Brown, Blue, Green,
Black Doe Skin and various other kinds OF
Cassmeres, which will be made up according to
the late New York and Philadelphia Fashions,
and good fits warranted in every instance.
POWER g. JORDAN,
At the loma Clothing Store opposite the
Nils. Davenport.
November 8ih, 1919.
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MONn.N MARE.
CAPS AND HATS.
VARIETIES.

GREAT variety Of Fancy. Willow
and Split Baskeis,a superior article Of La
Slippers and Oh larcn's Shoes; also b )ots,
rs. &c. a, the ya.iety Sore.
|pril l8ih. A c. BILLION
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COOK q SARGENT,

n CENIKN L L 3NU NJLN ~,
Darenport, fora.
SELI. Land Warrants for Cash or on
R9D time 10 suit purchasers-at end to purchase
and sale Of L,nds-pay lnent Of Taxss-lnake en-
tries OF Land al Iowa City Land Office and pay
particular attention 10 conyeyancing aud invests
CATION Of titles.
March Z, 1850.
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NEW CLOTHING STORE,

NEW CLOTHING STORE,
CUP STAiRS.)
Orcr The Store Of q. Z. DAVENPORT,
Wal be fonnd gencr i assortment Of
SyAsXE:ES CE4s,I'EaENG,
CONSISTING in part ct
Goats.
DBLK. Cloths. Frnck Cents, Blk. Cloth
- s ,ck Coatr; Back Cashmere Coats, Mole-
Tweed Coats, Sleeps Grey Coass, Blk BIN. and
Drab B'ankc, Coats, Rough and Ready G,a,s,
Boys Cloth, Tweed and Blanket Coats, Green
Blue, and Plaid flip Jackets. Also u lew fine
Cloth Cioaks
Pan!A,oous.
Blac1, Blue and Fancy G ,ssimcte Pants,
S.ttnet and Vernon. c OH Pants,
Grey fullcd Cloth and NJ Ieskin Pants.
Vests.
Blk Satin, Blk and Blue Cassimerc,
Fancy Wool, Velvet and many other kinds
Of Vests.
ALSO
A general assortment, Of
Gents. Furnishing GDHds,
Such as Bnckskin, Blk Kid and Cassim re
Gloves, Buck Mi,ss, Blk and Fancy Cravats,
Wool Comforts, Pocket tldkfs., flannel and Neil
Shirts and Drawers, Linen Bosom Sliris, Calico,
Check anti Hickory Shirts, Lambs Wool and
Yarn Socks. ALso, good assortment Of F.nc
-, Moleskin Hats, Otter, Beaver, MusSrat,
E4 Cloths and other kinds of Caps, Boys nnd
Childrens Gaps; all OF which will be sold as
cheap as the Cheapest.
Davenport, Dec. 9th, l8i9.
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LIST OF LETTERS,

Remaining in the Post Office at Davenport on
the LIST day OF April, 1850, which ii not taken
out before the lst day of July, Will be sent
to the General Post Office us dead letters.
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LANDS FOR SALE.
Lands in Lots to suit

purchdsers, To nlIel- from Davenport.
leo acres Land-60 acres in cultivation, house,
stable and corn crbs-Timber enough for fire.
wood-Terms cash, balance on time to suit
purchaser.
HGO ACRES of Prairie Land four miles
from Davenport near Dubuque Road.
100 ACl4 ES Land Waubesipinecon Bot
iom on Dubuque road.
40 ACRES Land with frame house 5 miles
from Davenport on Blue Grass road.
SO ACRES OF Timber land 81 miles from
town for sale low for Cash.
Applyto COOK q SARGENT,
October 4th, 1919. Land Agents.
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DAVENPORT POST OFFICE.

DAVENPORT POET OFFICE.
.arripai and Departure Of Mails.
Mills Arrives and Closes as follows:
EASTERN.
No. 1892. Arrives Daily A.. NJ.
Closes Duly 3P. NJ.
SOUTHERN.
No. 1864. Arrives Tuesdays, Thursaiys and
Saturdays at 6 r. M.
Closes Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays M
NORTHERN.
No. 47Ol. Arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays& Sat-
urday 10 m.
Closes Mondays, Wednesdays& Friday 81. m.
ria Rirer Route.
No. 400. Arrives Wednesdays and Saturdays
ut 8 m.
Closes Mondays & Thursdays AT 10 O. m.
D. C. ELDRIDGE, ?. NJ.
OFFICE HOURS.
Open from Q A. NJ. to 4 P. M. and from Z.
M. 10 7 P. NJ.
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FOR s.ALE.
Ha1sstEy's.

|D0Z. We'll, yarnish and Painted 3 lch-
ets, Tor sale a, lac Variety Sore \ c Bill
n April 18th.
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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-21
The Union.

No patriot can look upon the scenes presented
North and South without sad emotions. That there
IL political fanatcism at the North, and rash men
In the South, Is most manifest Some northern
politicians, no doubt, think the road to distinction
lies IN the strength Of effort TO abolish slavery and
reckless OF consequences, would press il, in the
hope that he who Is most prominent might gain
high place in the northern division. There are
southern men who, in hot haste, seem inclined 10
invite dissolution rather than the preservation of
the Union. We GO for Union, far as honor and
rights are involved. Any encroachment upon
either will find ready, if need be, to substitute
the sword for the pen. Do certain prominent poll
ticians recur in memory to the nullifcation Of
South Carolina. and the proclamation OF Gen. Jack
SOM We remember TO have heard most worthy
citizens OF Richmond say that the exhibition Of
armed force at any point, destined for South Caro-
iina would be met and resisted, even at the point
o. the bayonet. Do they not also bear in mind,
mat such was the anxiety of all here that the Legis
iature deemed ii necessary 10 send to South Caro-
lima the distinguished Leigh, that something might
be done TO avoid the impending danger to the
Union! Why all this? It was because the people
loved the Union, and were accordingly ready to
resort to every honorable means to preserve it.
We say, as southern men, that by all the ties Of
consequently and interest, we would not yield
jot title of that which the Constitution pro-
vides. We will maintain our rights, come what
may. Yet we would say TO our northern brethren,
wedesire to cultivate friendly relations with them,
and would be ready to do any thing calculated
to perpetuate our Union that does not conflict with
our honor and our rights. In the Constitution, the
rights of the South are plainly laid down The
honor Of the South will ever be maintained.
(Rtchm0nd Telegraph
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-21

grand baffu< against the rats in the sewers OF
Paris, which arc about one hundred and fifty
leagues In extent commenced on the night Of Sat-
urdsy. The result up 90 this time Is said 10 be the
destruction Of two hundred and fifty thousand rats,
and II 10 expected that by the first Of next month
the number will have reached six hundred thou
sand. The municipal authorities are Of opinion
that, by making four battues year, Paris will be
rid Of these destructive vermin. Several plans Of
destruction were made Of by the different brig
AIDES Of scwcrmen, but that which was found 10 Be
most successful was the placing a large leather
sack. in which large piece Of mutton tallow was
plsccd--a dainty Of which these animals arc very
iond--st the corner Of each sewer, and towards
which the animals were driven. The quarters
which furnished the greatest numbers we're the
neighborbood Of the Halles, the streets near the
Seine, the markets, the rue Pascal and the Fau-
bourg 81. Marceau. The "Unson," In giving an
account OF the affair, says
The two hundred and fifty thousand rats were
all Of the grey Norwegian breed, except from FIVE
10 six hundred black OF English rats. Two Of these
animals were put aside by the men a curiosity,
30 be presented 10 The collection Of animals al the
Jsrdin des Plsntes From the extremity Of the
tail 20 the tip Of the these two rats measure
fifty one centimetrcs, (ncarly twenty inches Eng
lish.) Their eyes red, Ike those Of white mice,
spd their coats black and glossy AZ the silk
on a hat. The forocity Of these animals is such,
that one OF the Norway rats was literally dsvourcd
in ten minutes by the two English rats above men,
toned. The animals, after their capture, were
all taken 10 the Isle dee Ravaeeurs, where they
killed and skinned. an operation that was not ef-
fcctcd without much danger. II IL said that some
dcmur has arisen The part Of two govcrs Of Gre
noble, who had offered 10 take all the rats skins At
the rate Of one hundred francs per thousand, they
having discovered means Of rendering them
available in making gloves. u appears that they
had calculated ON the number reaching one hum
drcd thousand, and now alarmed at the inn
mensc increase in the number; but as they have en-
tered into q contract, Il must be fulfilled. II IL
said, however, that more advantageous propositions
have been made by Mr.. John Warton, rich lea
ther dresser Of London, who s not alarmed al one
hundred thousand, more or less, and IL is thought
that he will be the purchaser OF the lott
The municipal authorities having raised the
bounty from fifty francs per ono thousand, the sum
given last year, 10 hundred francs the sum per
head for the men will be twenty centimcs.
fGaiignoni's Messsngu.
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From the Boston 1raUeller.

We received by late arrival copy Of ordi-
nance, issued by Emperor Faustin L., of Hayt, IN
reference to the monopoly law which for some year
or more has prevailed in that country.
The preamble TO the ordinance sets forth that the
original object of the government in establishing
the monopoly law was to enable the people 10 pro-
cure foreign articles Of prime necessity at
BILE prices; that the rules which were established
by that law are found inadequate TO the end in
view; that many articles Of common use, not in
cluded in the monopoly tariff are sold at arbitrary
prices, disproportioned 70 the prices fixed for coffee
and cotton; and that in this situation of things 1t
Is the duty Of the government TO encourage the i'm
portation ofartces OF prime necessity, and to take
be sold at prices fixed by tariff.
Then follows the decree; l. That coffee alone Is
monopoized. 2. That articles designated in tariff
annexed cannot be sold above prices fixed by for
mer decree of22d June. 3. That store-houses shall
opened in each Of the ports of Port Prince Aux
Cages, Cape Haytien, Jacmel, Gonaives, and Jere-
mic, in which merchandise designated in the tariff
shall be deposited on being landed, and thence
passed to the custom house. 4. That commission
ers shall be named by the government, who shall
act in concert with consignees of merchandise in
making sale of the same. s. That coffee will be
sold only to the importers Of merchandise included
in the tariff, and distributed among them pro rata.
s. That the government shall have the privilege,
when circumstances may require it, Of retaining
portion Of coffee delivered up for sale, provided that
such portion shall not exceed oneffth of the stock
on hand and Z. That any merchant who shall sell
merchandise above the prices fixed in the tariff,
shall, in addition to the penalties fixed by the de-
cree Of July 30, be condemned to imprisonment for
ten days at least.
This ordinance was to take effect on the first in
slant.
The tariff annexed to the ordinance enumerates
great number of articles, afixng the prices above
which they shall not be sold. The following only
are interesting to our merchants:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-21

vrrw or TIVE CRY or wAarScTos.-we learn
from the Union "that view Of this city has been
drawn by Theodore Jaspcrs, (takcn from the cast
OF the Cspito,) showing the Capitol and the Capt.
toll grounds, aud the city west Of the Capitol and
that IL s ready for the engraver, and will
be published by Robert r Smith. II Is in the style
Of the view Of Baltimorc--one Of the most perfect
pictures Of large city which we have ever seen.
We have no doubt that the view Of Washington
will equal that Of Baltimore. " so, we are conf
dent that The citizens Of Washington viii not be
backward in patronizing the work"
Bsvrr's vovAer TO EUporr.-we learn that
this beautiful panorama will be removed v New
York after the present week. We trust every one
viii IL before lie departure II Is exhibition
from which great instruction can be derived, and
should be viewed by every one.
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PAME,s AILEoEp D,scoyEny.-Tbe announ

PANE's ALLEGED DIscovERY.-The announce
ment made some time since in the Washington
Union that Mr.. Paine had made discovery, by
which hghtan heat could be made by the decom-
position Of water, at triing expense, has created
considerable astonishmcnt among those who be-
iieve the story. There those who are so scept-
cal as to require some other evidence beside the
sertion Of the pretended hero of the discovery TO
lead them to conviction One Professor Porter has
recently come out in support of Paine's discovery,
and the inventor was wellnigh becoming lion,
after gentleman with the "Prqf." attached to his
name had given in his adhesion to the theory of the
new process by which the ocean was to be turned
into flame. But ere "Prcf." Porter had made much
Roadway. that very popular journal. the Scientific
Amuicdn, cuts away the underpinning which sup
ported the learned gentleman before the public, by
revealing the fact that Mr. Porter is the alleged in
ventor OF the balloon that to carry two hundred
persons TO California. So the "re the rver light
and the California balloon viii probably share the
same fate with the incredulous public. Messrs.
Paine and Porter will probably end their days in
drawing comparisons between their fate and that of
the prosecuted Calico, Fulton, and Jenncr.
Rochester Republican,.