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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-29

We have letter from the talented editor Of the
Mobile Register, addressed to gentleman in this city.
He writes that though many Of the democrats do not like
the compromise. yet il it be passed. the South WILL
choice Of evils. and after few bursts OF Indignation,
become reconciled to it, Regarding Of the only
three which appear to be before the South
Tayors "pan" and dsunion being the other twohe says
eve decidedly prefer it He says that they would much
prefer the line Of 800 so applied to California il could
be obtained; but they regard it impossible; and the
compromise be lost, and California be admitted aonen
other words "Tayors planand it should turn that
this result is Justly chageable to southern con'umacy
the members who shall have brought il about will have
a fearful responsibility resting upon them.
The author OF the letter from which we have con-
densed the foregoing extract one Of the most decided
friends Of the Nashville Convention in the animated meet
ing at Mobile.
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OOukg nOa IN tI,stov,c. yug,x,rs. s,X
ID ~ Revolutions, with Hursrnuonu. vol LONDON lRo
An Essay ON the Crcdy Of Existence OF me Krsken Ser
sepe sna oncr 5ss MONSTERS vita fssva6os London
The Clerk q Young Archscts ouIds
Setting Masov Carmen
w, WORK and Sewerage illustrative asssss London
letter. 70 Man Of the World Disposed Believe BY o. IL
bcysdss Guys, Translated from The French London.
Shakespeare Prevarbs the Wise of
celscA into Modem Instance ny Mary Cowdsn Clarke Lon
wedding Esiqussss win some Him, ..,a,,. to.,,.so a.
Msrsed Life ny aLady LONDON, 1872 Price " cents 81 81
My@ tf .'es' 's'.s - 49, -"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-29

The proceedings Of the Senats yesterday were Interest,"
ing Mr. Underwood Of Kentucky, made strong
speech, and there two others which, though on op-
pose Sides went to operate in behalf Of the adiust-
ment." We congratulate its friends that the Hon. John
p Hale went against IT, He placed the opposition upon
the ground that II was 90 favorable to the South that he
doubted the sincerity Of any southern senator who APP
peared to be against IT, He wondered what more the
South could ask for We congratulate the friends Of the
adjustment still more the manly and admirable speech
Of Mr. Dodge, Of Iowa. who declared that though he
in favor Of the admission Of California by herself yet he
would vote for the bill Of Adjustment in order to settle
the whole controversy, and give peace TO the country
He rewobaed the course Of the senator from New Hamp
shire, and declared that he would scorn to follow him a.
Ia leader. or TO fight under his banner. Y &.
For ourselves. we rejoice that we have Mr. Dodge with
u.s. and Mr. Hale against MS The adjustment gains both
BY the support Of the one and the opposition Of the other
We presume the enemies OF the sdiusment are ~ much
mortified by the loss Of the one senator e they are
by the support Of The other.
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We find in q late number Of the New York Herald
the following letter. giving an account Of very singular
fiscal operation the Secretary Of the Treasury Whsth
not the numerous charges affecting the negr
~ and capacity Of the cabinet show the necessity Of
thorough and searching investigation the part Of Con-
gress II due to the Secretaries. as well to the pub
lie:
Iron the washington correspondence Of the New York Hed
WAsHIsaros, May 10. 1850.
Anotha Financial AfaI-In The Mericaa Indemnify
More interesting Developments may be daily expected
from Washington. The Gaphn claim Is not the only one
that requires Investigation others already STARTING up,
which ovecloudequal 10 principle il not In interestIhe
The Mexican indemnity of three and half millions
was, by the Terms OF the treaty. be paid in the city Of
Mexico the first Of juno each year portion oil this
city on about first Of February last they. parties
connected with them, agreeing pay the money a. the
date specified in the city Of Mexico To ship specie 10
Mexico would be sending Goals TO Newcastle therefore, our
wise and sagacious Secretary q the Treasury employed
the New York house do the job for him and as the pre-
MUM drafts London worth from ten 10 twelve per
cenum in the city OF Mexico. II only requisite to ship
profit OF certainly ten per cent? and portion Of the
money due In June paid in Wall the first OF
February and as the government of Mexico pay one 10 one
and half cent for money the profit this transaction
could be well less than from fifteen twenty per
the amount advanced put Il at the lowest NOTCH and
the profit Is 600, or Whereabouts
Congress appoint committee investigate into this
transaction itbe all right, there can be no harm In
committee OF nine
Government advertise to sell stock to the highest bidder
Why equally proper transfer the privilege Of pay
ing debt Mexico those parties who will pay
highest for the privilege Why should the Secretary Of
the Treasury, besicw upon particular individuals Or friends
Who the recipients of the profits OF this operaton
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-29

General Taylor and Colonel Benton.
letter from Washington, published in the Philadel-
phia Bulletin, neural paper, contains the following
paragraph
The first OF rupture between the Republic editor
and his august patron In consequence Of its assault
Mr. Benton. Mr. b. called upon the President ascertain
whether he authorized the attack, and the reply
unqualified negative Thereafter discord ensued. por-
ton of the wing party, with Mr. Clay at their head refused
to be led by the distinguished Mssouran and the
Executive personal circumstances. The cabinet were
willing frst-at least the northern majory-to
with the dssentes but they received expected que-
tus and induced suddenly change their opinions
1t has generally been supposed that the Of the
dismissal of the late editors Of the Republic their
honorable and manly refusal to endorse and defend the
conduct Of the Galphin cabinet II the statements in
the paragraph copied above true, it appears that
other cause existed for the change in the organshp
even more significant than that which is generally be-
lieved here TO have been the true cause.
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people at large than they now DO, 10 consequence Of
their qaarelling with the Legislation Of their county,
because il has not prevented evils which no human egs
laton could avert
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Is there end 10 the Gaphins land will there be no
end to them Every day brings with it new troop.
deformed and hdeous any that have yet appeared We
have been told that the cabinet have been paying inter-
est on the old Virginia Communication claims, which has
been refused by all former administrations We under
stand that large have been paid out OF the treasury
on these claims for interest," founded pretended udg
ments recovered in the courts Of Virginia. We uader.
stand that certain agents, having the management OF
these claims, have made large Of money in the bust
ness OF hunting up and presenting them to the Taylor
administration for payment We understand that the
amount already paid out this class of caimsnterest
alonewill reach two hundred thousand dollars,
perhaps much Does not this wholesale plumber of
the treasury require most searching examination by
Congress- Isit not due to the cabinet il innocent OF
wrong as well as TO the people, who pecunary inter-
ested Why does not the cabinet demand general
investigation by Congress into this matter of allowing
claims, instead Of relying upon its dependant and
subsidized press for its vndcaon II they do not soon
call for this plain, straightforward, and honest method Of
vindcatng themselves, and Of removing the thick and
black cloud Of popular odium which is fast settling down
upon them, we are confident the people will demand
such an investigation. They will demand it for the pro.
lection Of the treasury and for the Of the govern
ment itself from the danger and the dscrcdt which such
practices are fast bringing upon it,
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We this morning lay before our readers very sea-
sonable interesting and able letter upon the great ques
ton of the day. Mr. S. was formerly distinguished
member OF Congress from Alabama, and was appointed
by Mr. Polk charge to Venezuela. from which he has
recently returned. His absence, and the contrast be
drew between his own country and the one which be
vsied have had the effect upon him that they have
upon every wsll-consttuted American mind They have
attached him with greater enthusiasm to our free inst-
tutions and the glorious Unonto which we are indebted
for so many blessings No wonder, therefore, that he
should be anxious settle the present sgitatng subject
and to give peace to his distracted counyat time too
when spirit Of dsunion sgrowing uPin some quarters
and some ew hope they are) do not hesitate to
avow IT,
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The Gaiphins.

.
The Norfolk Herald lays before its readers the report
OF the committees and that OF the minority (Messrs
Breck Co the claim Of Gaphins heirs, and con-
cludes that "beyond any possible question: the claim was
Just one" and "beng just" the Herald jumps to the
conclusion, that the prosecutors Of the claim were en-
titled to interest," 1t promises, ALSO publish the opin.
ions OF the Attorney General the question Of interest
The Herald has not yet laid before it's readers the two
other minority reports, viz the able argument OF
Messrs Burt and Jackson against the payment OF inter-
est, and also the strong report Of Messrs. Disney,
Featherston, and j. Mann. II all these documents could
have been submitted to the readers Of the Herald they
might have come, perhaps to different conclusion from
its editor We have been unable ourselves to lay our
hands yet upon all the evidence appended to the reports
We shall lay the most important and conclusive parts Of
il before readers in day two, alongside with Mr.
Reverdy Johnsons and among these the reports Of the
two Comptrollers, Messrs McCulloh and Whittlesey;
and grossly mistaken if these documents in addi-
ton to the reports not sufficient to brand this transac-
ton as one Of the most extraordinary and unwaantabe
measures which have been pepetrated under any
administration.
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MONDAY, May ~ 1850.
No ia. Kennedy's heirs. &C., appellants. U.s. s. T.
Collins. The argument Of this cause was continued by
Mr.. j. A. Campbell for the appellee.
Adjourned until tomorrow, at III o'clock a. M
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THK coScERT.-Our readers aware, from the
advertisements OF the purpose Of the amateurs Of our city
give Carusi Thursday evening This
effort made In behalf of Doctor Buners church edice
now being built We deem This labor Of love graceful
appropriation Of time and talent and serving good cause
willis Il promotes musical TASTE among citizens
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-29

the Unltsd States and Portugal.
We find in the New York Herald Of Friday the follow
ing letter from Portugal II true il presents this great
republic in singular attitude in reference to that small
and weak nation:
LISBON, April 20, 1850
The Amvfcaw claim Threatened NTH the United
States, &c.
You may look for very stringent communications from
your President Congress- relation to claims made BY
The United States Portugal embracing the Of the
General Armstrong i has leaked out here that your
minister will be Instantly withdrawing unless all these
claims be forthwith satisfied and paid. II is also wen
known here that he Portuguese govern
men has offered leave the question Of these claims 70
be decided BY any friendly powers % far az regards
those OF mercantile character, TO competent
men. Your government however in this age Of peace
making, Is Imperative. and positively refuses SO 70 arbi-
trae How far It's greatness Is shown In hectorng small
honorable nation, which has been, for many years,
friendly power is for your large OF eethnking, fear
less citizens to say You may rely on what say ins'
0rs at this mosnt, made Gd O0rke by amer
and first arrival will probably withdraw your
young minister We here feel Ii satisfaction that in your
country the head Of and his cabinet
declare war for feel that II Congress be ap
peaed TO, she will act with more magnanimty than ap.
pears to be the wish of some Of the cabinet.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-07-11
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE
PEOPLE!

TIVHAT the subscribers will sell at the
i Iowa Clothing store,
20 per cent cheaper than any other Establish
ment in the place.
They would also inform their numerous Gus
toners that they have just received from Phil
adelphia large assortment of Winter Clothing
Drah, Grey, Blue, Mackinaw Blankets,
Overcoats, Fine Dress, Frock,
Sacks and Coates, Black Striped,
Checked Cashmere Pants,
Satineti, Velvet and various other kinds Of
Pan,aloons, Satin, Silk Velincia Cloth, Gala
plaid-Shir,s of all descriptions,
Red and White Flannel,
Hickory Calico, White linen bosoms made
in the latest styles
ALSO
Superfne French Black Cloths,
Do. Brown, Blue, Green,
Black Doe Skin and various other kinds OF
Cassimeres, which will be made up according 10
the late New York and Philadelphia Fashions,
and good fits warranted in every instance.
POWER & JORDAN,
At the Iolca Clothing Store opposite the
Nils. Davenport.
June 9th, 1850.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-07-11

TAG CHINEsE.-In China, no person is held a.
mendable to laws of the existence of which he
has not been informed. Every statute or edict
promulgated by the government. is dispatched
Immediately TO every hamlet and district IN the
Empire, and has force only when the people are
made acquainted with if. Allpersons being able
TO read, there is perfect intelligence in regard to
the laws which are few and simple, and what il
better, always strictly enforced, which makes
power 10 issue edicts, he never oyerrides certain
fundamental nsages and customs ofihe Empire
These are successfully plead against hasty or ar
bitrary edicts.
In the civil code. the first maxim is, that the
Emperor, as well as the poorest subject, is amena-
bic 10 the laws. Intte criminal code, the Chinese
have the maxim Hbeiter that ninety-nine guilty
men should escape, than one innocent man suffer-
The maxim with them is over three thousand
wears old. In ordinary trials involving life, there
is an appeal from the Mandarin OF a district to
the Governor of province, and from him 10 the
Emperor, so that three chances are given to the
accused. The police system Of China is admira-
Bile. A certain number, say one hundred hou-
ses, form district, to which is appointed cap
tain. He is responsible personally for any breach
Of order in his district, which causes him 10 use
the utmost vigilance over his assistants.
The public porters, OF carriers of merchandise,
passengers and baggage, are so organized, that a
European or native may trave, or dispatch pack
ages through the whole Empire AMI never lose a
tar.hings worth of property. There is the vi
most protection and safety afforded to life and
property. The government makes use Of horse
couriers and beacon telegraphs-the people do
their expressing principally Oh foot. The pas
senger boats on the rivers and canals are said 70
equal, in comfort and elegance tile best convey
ances o! Europe. The Junks give no ide o. them
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-07-11
GALENA AND CHICAGO UNION
EsAkE. ROAD.

.---s 80
IAN and after Monday, April ~, 1850.
~ the trains run daily, Sundays excepted,
between Chicago and Elgin, MS follows:
First train leaves CaIcago at 8, A. NJ.
Arrives at Elgn IL, A. NJ.
Second train leaves Chicago at 3, r. NJ
Arrives al Elgin, g P. II.
First train leaves EIgin a, A. NJ.
Arrives at Chicago. 10, 4. NJ.
Second train leaves Elgin ats I'm.
Arrives at Chicago, 81 r. NJ.
Stages run in connection, as follows:
From ELGIN, via Belyidcre, Rock ford and Free
port, 10 GALEsA, daily, arrival OF cars, at II
A.. N. Also, from ST.. CHARLES, via Genoa, Rock
ford and Ffeepor,, to GALEsA, daily, at s. A. M.
connecting, at Galena, with STEAMBOATS, for the
Upper Mississippi.
From ELGIN, via Belot and Janesylc, to MAD
IsoN, Wis. daily, at IT.. A. N.
From ST. CHARLES, via Aurora, Oswego and
Bristol, to Oaowa, Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, at 5, A. NJ.
From ST. CHARLES, via S, camore, Oregon City
and Dixon, TO Rock ISLAND, on Sunday, Wednes-
day and Friday, at Z, a. NJ.
From WBEATos's, via Napervlle, to AURORA.
daily, on arrival Of ears, a, 5. T. ".
From WHEaTos'S 10 Dixon, Albany Rock Is
land and Galena, Monday, Wednesday and FIJI
day, on arrival OF Cars nj 5, r.N
JOHN b. TURNER,
.4cting Dinctor.
chicago, May |, 1870 3I6m.
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DRUGS AND NIEDsCIyrS

~ kh ed from St, Louis wtb w.
SEA supply of Drugs, Medicines, cs. ~
Gals, Paints, OILS, Narnish,s R,a aIa''
Fancy articles, &C. &C., is pren,'a
TO furnish all those who may desire any ,t pAta
| his line on tho most reasonable terms. and n.a
medicines Of such quality us he can wa,ra,, 'a
| Essential oils and essences; ,inc,utes y,
ments; meleurlals: quinine; Peruvian hi ' -,
banks, roots and herbs of every kind. ann ~ aa
phor myrrh, Arabic, opium, and all oihe, ' a aa'
| resins and basams; salcratue. sal soda r s'.n
and other kinds Of salt; b-carb. soda. ,,,"s
acid and all other acids and alkalics: psc,s..
mamma saffron; cream tartar; cloves: cios s''
alspicc; pepper; nu,megs; mace and Other y,
ces. Fcnnel; coriander; carui; anisf. hss *
mustard and haxseed, &c &c.
Dye Sfubs-Logwood chip'd and estr,,..f,.
tic; madden; coppcra'; alum; indge: sounon !,
lin; arnasto; blue vi,rol, &c.
| Chemicals, 2e.--pure nitrate silver. oa;,.
iodate OF iron; morphine; sirychnine pnsr,,
podophylin; hydrocyanic acid must laac,,,.,
lIydriodate potassa; kreosote collolot: chlora,
form; croion oil; cod liver oil; &c.6 &c.
Fanny .4rticies-razors and s,rops; penkniys..
pins; needles; combs Of all descrptous sptc,,'
cles; watch keys; match safes steel beat.: nm.
SEES; pocket books, powder puiis; toile, posas;
sets; fancy soaps; shaving cream; fishing isss
| lie: violin strings; Gc. &c.
! With general assortment OF all such ned.
cines as contribute 30 form complete dt1ssv..
including Paints, Of oil kinds; Oils; yarnsAs.
| Window Glass; and Brushes.
| The attention % Physicians, citizens and
country traders is respectfully invited 10 lie
above articles.
Ba.eman's Drops; Godfrey's Cordial; Tatir,.
toms Balsam; lludanum; essence peppermint.
cinnamon, lemon. and all similar paien, med.
clnes for sale by the dozen q, small aduut,
on ST. Louis prices and warranted superior i..
cles. a. SANDERS,
Opposite Steamhoa. Lanting
! Davenport, April 18th, 1850.
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The Germans. says paragraph in the
New York Post, have recently taken par.
tcular fancy to raising potatoes. The fol-
lowing is their method nf producing the
greatest good for the greatest number:
The potato is planted whole, without any
preparation, only allowing a little more
space than usual. When the plants have
attained the heigh. Of the hand, they are
also cleaned aud boed as usual. When.
however, the time for drawing up the earth
around them has arrived, the following pro-
cess is adopted instead: Tho green stalks
nre divided and laid down by the hand on
the fiat soil in the form Of the spokes Of
wheel and covered with the neighboring
earih--ibc operation being readily per-
formed by placing the foot on the plant.
Some weeks later the leaves begin 10 push
through the soil, when they are again laid
down and covered with four inches Of earth.
This is all the labor required, and occupies
about The same lime as The ordinary hoeing
up process. but il produces six times more
fruit. The subterranean stalks are cover
cd with potatoes in the form Of wreath
or chaplet.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-07-11
TO THE PUBLIC.
DR. STORMS celebrated SCOTCH c

TO THE PUBLIC.
STORMS celebrated
Of
the III 4
From the Druggists ChicagoIh in -Four Months
Tia
prepared Hamilton
ofourc
i, 70 breat
had
!. do.
BRINKERHOFFS
X
PRICE, ONE DIME PER ROLL
GA liberal discount made TO country Merchants 90
GJ-Ask Dr. Scotch Cough
For sale bavenPotb Ch Lasf Sanford and
and aear& Mitchell May 9Th, l850-35I.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-07-11
cFIcIuI dssUItTIIctIt q
Gents. Furnishing Goods.

Such as Buckskin, Blk Kid and Cassims re
Gloves. Buck Mt,s, Blk and Fancy Cravats,
Wool Comforts, Poke; Hdkfs., Flannel and Nett
Shirts and Drawers, Linen Bosom Shirts. Calico,
Check and Hickory Shirts, Lambs Wool and
Yarn Socks. Also, good assortment of Fine
- Moleskin Hats, Otter, Beaver, Muskra,,
III Cloths and other kinds Of Caps, Boys and
Chidrens Gaps; all Of which will be sold as
cheap as the Cheapest.
Davenport, June 9th. 1850.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
BALTIMORE, rSFembsr I'D. p IN
Democratic Prize Banner "A Most KilanoGs "a - 10
cal Tfads- Attempted Bank Robbery

->~'~'
The eighth ward Of this city, which gave the largest In
its previous highest democratic majority Is about
to be presented by the ladies OF Frederick city with mag
nifeen banner through tho hands Of the governor elect
e. Louis Lowe, esq The increase in this ward was over
hundred being far greater than that in any other ward
in this city As delegation OF ladies from Frederick will
be present, tue scene will be interesting
As the niaht train from Philadelphia ing 10 this
city Thursday night when Newark, the ocomo-
encountered obstruction the track and the train
was fortunately stopped without damage On examna.
on IL found that villains had placed telegraph
posts and railroad crosstes the track intervals Of
quarter OF mile This is offence that deserves
punishment more terrible IL possible, than hanging.
Ths coaldeaers in this city ping the expenses at
alarming Broken and egg anthracite coal Is SELL
ing at So so per on
A bold attempt made yesterday to defraud the
Western Bank, check having been presented by black
for $50 When about pay IL the suspicion OF the
aroused and closely examining the signature
which appeared good The man suddenly disappeared. II
was aferw ards ascertaned TO be forgery
The MARKgTs.-n the Baltimore market this morning
there sales of 500 bbls Howard -four 81 81
nothing done in City Mills Sales Of good TO prime red wheat
at 100 l03 cents white, los ITO cents and family
-four white, 1l5 l22 Sales of old white
So 81 CENTS and yellow SO 63 cents new. 45 SO
cents common and 80 SO for prime OATS SO 81
cents Whiskey unchanged.