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Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27
Deaths Terryman.
BY ssrss Al,cE CAREY


Roatman, thrice I've called thee Ger,
Waiting on life's solemn sho,e.
Tracing, in the silver sand.
Letters till thy boat Should land.
Drifting out along with thee.
Toward that cline I cannet see,
Read to me that strange device
Craven on that wand oil ic..
Push the curls Of golden hue
Fsom thine eye nj slarlii dew.
And behold me where I stand,
Reckoning thy boat to land.
Whsss tn. river-mis: so pale.
Tremblss like bridal yeil,
Der yon lowly dropping tree.
One that loves me waits Tor me.
Hear, sweet Boaiman, hear my call!
Last year. with the Leaflets fall
Resting her pale hand in mine,
Crossed she in that boat Of thine!
When the c.rn shall cease to grow.
Andihe rye fields silver aow
Atihe rcaper's feet 10 laid,
Crossing. spake the lovely maid;
De,rest lGys. another year,
Thou shalt meet this Buaiman here
The white fingers 81 Despair
Playing with his golden hair.
From this silver-sanded shore,
Beckon him TO row thee Ger.
Where yen solemn shadows be.
shall wait thee-come and see
There the white sails Aaai and Aor'.
One in Heavea and one below;
And I hear low voice cry,
Ferryman Of Death am I.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27
NEW GOODS !!

"As inst received an assortment Of NEW
Ii GOODS, Of good quality, which will
be offered at LOW PRICES.
Those indebted, will confer faver by rail-
ing and settling their RESPECTIVE accounts.
May sih. 1850.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27
IA CARD FROM p. WILLIS.

10 the Editor Of the Tribune. SIsn
SIR-As a statement will doubtless
appear, of an outrage which took plaos
this evening and sit may not be correct
one. allow nae to state it, simply asst
happened: !,
/, While walking in Washington.square.
with no suspicion that any one was near
ma. ] was suddenly knocked down, and
while upon the ground, severely beaten.
TIE FIRST thing could observe was shat
two men, a MI. Stevens, and another,
were strugg ling to prevent persons from
interfering; and when ! rose to my feat.
|, for the FIRST time, saw Mi. Edwin For
rest. E0 was in the hands Of police Of.
fcers, and his two friends were eagerly
declaring to the crowd that was the
sedncer Of Mr.. Forests wife. This pres,
pared falsehood and Islander Of that iady
they continued to declare at the Police,
Office where we were taken. When I I:
Informed the Judge that I had no CONF
plant 70 make, or other reckoning with
Mr.. Forrest, ut that place, the usual bail
was required, and left the office. As,
my whole provocation to this ruffianly
assault has been an endeavor to vindicate
the honor Of tbs lady, land, Of course,
equally to show that her husband had
mot. through. her come to dishonor,l
public opinion. as far as that PREPARATION
can go. will readily see the outrage in its
true light.
Yours, respectfully, N. P. Wits.
Monday Evening, June III. NJ
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-06-27

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q y tAesun. and Sz y q Gnn I ||ltSIe
ns wIih nv rny; e 4I||sh t|,e sdn =,
toglsa. = 9 .shIsId make ltyssIislas.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-24

ZINE gold and silver watches rold guard vest chains
c pens hnger and ear Hng music boxes heaspin
aesenpuon WIN an extensive lo Of other lewey, auction
On saturday evening, the 23d O'Clock and
afternoon and evening nsts A. md o'clock
shall sell the largest and best above named eood
- =" -
The ladies and gentlemen of the District are particularly invited
their attention. - '''--r- : -
Hotel. ''' sIprrN IA
Mar 22-3uf Anet,eneers.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-24
in CONGRESS- OF THE U. STATES.
SENATE.
The Journal having been read

The journal having been read
ORDER OF THE DAY
The VICE PRESIDENT stated that the Senate had
made the resolution OF the senator from Maine, Mr.
BRADBuRY,1 under discussion Thursday last the spe
cal order tor this day, i2 o'clock The rule directed the
reception OF petitions reports OF committees, &c before
the special orders should be taken up Unless this usual
order of business waived by unanimous consent,
the Chair would proceed with the call for petitions
Mr. HUNTER suggested that the special order be taken
Mi YULEE said that he was under the impression that
there quorum present, and therefore 1t was moi
possible for the Senate to proceed TO business;
honorable from Maoe was made he order Of The
day at haf-past - o'clock, and moi att o'clock
Several SES s,a on II, L was a Y O'clock
the resolution made the order othe day at ~ o'clock
Mr. SMITH preferred to proceed with his remarks, II
there be objection, as il had been somewhat embar-
The VICE PRESIDENT. The senator from Florida
[Mr. YULEEl has raised an objection.
MIR. YULEE Withdrawing his objection,
The Senate accordingly proceeded to the consideration
Of the following resolution, submitted by Mr.. BRAD
BURY.
Resolved That the President be requested be
laid before The Senate all charges which have been pre-
who have been removed from office since the 4h day Of
Mach a % hs~s Il haa any
heard and statement OF the number Of removals made
TOM houses and other branches d the public service
Mr. SMITH resumed and concluded his remarks, in re-
ply to Mr. BRADRURYs speech in support OF the resolu-
lion. His remarks having been withheld for revision,
will appear al an early day.1
Mr. s. having concluded his remarks,
Mr. BRADBURY and Mr.. SEWARD arose simulta-
neousiy.
The CHAIR recognised the former.
Mr.. b. asked if il the desire Of the senator from
New York, [Mr. SEwARD,l or any other gentleman, to
address the Senate on the resolution
Mr. SEWARD said he had risen to ask postponement,
for the benefit OF the senator from Tennessee, MI
BELL
Mr. BRADBURY, with that view, moved that the fur.
Their consideration of the subject be postponed until
Thursday next and that be made the special order for
i O'Clock; which was agreed to-
Mr. b suggested to the senator from Connecticut. [Mr
SMITH that when he came publish his revised speech,
he would, when quoting from the previous remarks
made by him, (Mr 3D. be particular to give his sentiments
as uttered
Mr.. SMITH said it was quite possible that he might
unintentionally have msquoed the senator's language
and if SO, the correction should be made
On motion, the Senate then adjourned
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-24

ny DYER a BROTHER, Auctioneers.
SUPERIOR Private Carriage Horses nj Auction.--on
" Monday, March rs, at O'Clock, In front o. our sucuon
rooms we shall sell pair Of splendid light cream horses
with flowing completely broken 70 double or single
harness. rante symmetry superior carriage
this city; ages years They raised IN
Mar II ''' DYER BROTHER, Auctioneer.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-24

M Unitarian Church.--The subject Lecture this
evening be nCharlemagnen-a ~ O'Clock.
Watches and Jewelry.
CARDhe sention Of the ladies' District
"A visiting the metropolis respectfully invited
and silver watches,
Of gold ewely, comprising Of ssooo
Having received invoice from Boston, addition
already been exhibited makes largest and
complete offered AZ auction In this city All articles
be represented
Sale positive precisely O'Clock thi- aner
noon, and continue I'LL 10 O'Clock evening Only
the sight.
Mar a4-2df GREEN TAsTET, Auctioneers
AND Warrants Washington Saturday last I mailed IN
three packages fourteen land directed "John
Whitehead sun Mutual Insurance Once,
have not been received BY him. They numbered follows.
No. $500 No $500 No 3o7a No. $500 No. $500
ss,iH sssss ssass ssss
Dealers and others requested stop warrants should
they be offered for sale liberal reward will be paid upon
return 70 the subscriber Caveats win be filed against the issuing
patents in tiese
o. w. sTMONToN,
Mar 2f-S Opposite Browns Hotel Penn.
nEBATEs In the Kentucky Convention. rsss 4 vol-
by r. Sutton Official reporter the convention For
by TAYLOR MAURY,
Mar ~ BOOKSELLERS near OH g.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-24

Mr.. CALHOUN introduced The following resolution into
tie United states Senate In ls57i
"Resoved That fundamental principle political creed,
people, In forming constitution have the unconditional xhi
and adopt the government which they think best cac
their liberty, prosperity, and that
conformity thereto other condition imposed The federal
STATE In order TO be admitted the Union
cep constitution shall be republican and the imposition
other BY Congress would mot only be ~ violation q The CON
suon but 10 direct concs with the principles which our po
utica sys ress-r
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-24

Inc anniversary oil the republic passed off without dis
turbance The minister Of finance states thai the
will be adequate Tor the public service thsyea without
new loan OF increase OF tsxes The Postmaster Cen
sons. This conduct has given rise 10 warm debates in
the assembly
TVS said That France and Russia are completely united
upon the Greek question Letters from Touon state that
the French fleet the Levani had sailed Isl the Greek
coast Welearn from the French Budget lust published
that the army is TO be reduced 40s60O and that the
expenses OF the nation are to be reduced to s4oo00o
francs.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10
ICALENA AND CHICAGO UNION RAIL-

.GALENA AND CHICAGO UNION RAIL
ROAD.
We copy the following interesting information
with regard to the above Road from the Chicago
Journal:
Tie sections ofthe second division ofthis road,
betwesn Egin and Belvidere, were let al the torm-
Or place, on The 25th uit. A large number Of pro-
posals were made, and the division was let al less
rates than the estimates Of the Chief Engineer
BY the terms Of the contracts, the first six miles
Of the 70 ID, west Of Egin, are 10 be in readiness
for the superstructure by the 18th OF May next;
the next sixteen miles BY the 18th Of the follow
ing July; and the whole Is far Is Beiyidere, bv
the lot Of September, 1851. The supsrslructure
will be laid down and the ears put upon the d,t'
terent sections q fast % the grading and bridging
| Of each are completed. The Directors confidently
expect to be in Belvidere with the cars - early
o. the 25th Of December, 1851.
The agents OF the Company in New York, have
succeeded in edecting purchase Of 5 600 tons Of
Welch T rail, on terms highly satisfactory TO the
Company. One thousand have already beenship-
ped, and the remaining four thousand tons are e
be delivered on the seaboard in March and April
NEXT. The iron Is 10 be laid down on this side
at little less than S38 per ton, duty paid. u i
said that this purchase has been made on more
favorable terms than any other Of the present
year.
In addition to this 5000 tons, there are also lbs
tons Of r rail now on the way from New York
to this place, which has been purchased BY the
Company. The above iron will be sufficient Il
complete the whole Of the second division from
| EIgin 10 Rockford.
| Immediate notice will be given for the receip
Of proposals. for furnishing the ties and lumbe,
requisite for the completion Of the road to Belvi-
deIe.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

MuscATIsE CoAMG.-Our neighbors Of Mus
caiine county, we are happy TO perceive, upon
sssober second thought'' have concluded, tina, il
would be policy, instead of longer opposing To-
wa City and Davenport in their projected i'm.
provements, to aid them. They have united
with the citizens Of Iowa City in constructing q
plank road, and now we have ii to chronicle
that one of them has subscribed ten shares, OF
81 900, to the Rock Island and Lasalle Railroad
and promised to double the subscription if coca
sion require it. We are pleased to see this feel
ing and hope it may be reciProcated upon tn.
part OF our citizens.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10
SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF IOWA.

Tho Comm ssIoncrs appointed by the
proper authorities otlhis Stale and Missouri
to run the line Vi boundary between the wo
States have finished their lahors, and pre-
pared their report to be presented TO their
respective governments.
The degree requires the commissioners,
Maj. Minor, Of Missouri, aud IL. Is, Hender.
.hoii, Esq, Of Iowa, attended by Messrs.
Walker, OF Missouri, and Dewey, Of Iowa,
surveyors, III The first place 10 ascertain the
old northwest corner, and thence run a par
aliei of latitude TO the Missouri river, and
SulIi, an = old line to be found and remark
ed from the corner to the Des Moines riv-
err.
The commissioners left home on tho 10th,
Of lust April, and after finding the old north
west corner, and ascerlaining the latitude
10 be forty degrees. thirty four minutes and
forty seconds, commenced survey Of the
ives, line, on The Oath May, and though
greatly retarded in their movements BY un
favorable weather mud bad roads, complc.-
ed j, on the 18th, OF July. They took the
latitude on the Missouri river, and establish.
ed the terminus of the line there. The
survey Of Sulivan's line was commenced
on the 18Th OF August, and completed on
the 18th Of September. This line was
found to he very crooked and its norlhing
about two Gnd ihree-iourths miles. The
old marks were discovered and posts Sc, in
The line at distances 81 one mile.
a heavy cast-iron pillar was placed nj
The old norlh-wes, corner, and II, each ter
minus Of the line, and cast iron posts every
Ten miles.
We lenrn from the commissioners that
| the weather WAS generally uniav orabic, and
they were detained on the Nodaway river
three weeks by nccssant rain, and the
greater part ofthc route was destitute Of
roads and stripped Of provisions by tho Cal
iforna emigration.
Thus the Southern boundary Of our State
is at last settled, and no future uncertainty
or difficulty will be experienced on account
OF II. The commissioners acted through
out with the uimos, harmony and good feel
ing, and The line they have surveyed will.
no doubt, he finally made by the proper au-
ihori,ies, the boundary Of the two States
Observation-Disclosures TEL
We are informed by our traders, that the
crop OF Cranbcrrics is almost m entire fail
ure. Little Crows band OF Indians have
been out 10 Rice Lake, and returned with
but 20 or 30 barrels. Hundreds ofbarrols
were gathered last year 10 one this. The
only place that we hear favorable news
from is the ST. Peters-ihey are said 10 be
abundant in the vicinity Of SKIS village.
Min. Pioneer.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

there came man of the boat who had q
whirlgig in his head. He had inhaled the fumes
Of the alembic until his wits were in whirl'
Thugs animate and inanimate whirled around
him, until he stopped and stood stiff, apparently
tancying himself the axis Of motion. He came
of the boat to take look ., this goodly city O.
ours. Circling around, he passed the printing
Office door, circumnavigated the pos, in front
sheered of into the street, and again bore for the
Office. Twice and again he repeated the ma.
neuvre, then sseered for the boat, satisfied tina,
there was the bigges, LOT Of printing Offices in
this town Of nary other Of its size in the west!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

JENNY Llxp.-We remarked few weeks since
that Rev. MIR. Unonius Of the Scandinavian churcl
At Chicago, had visited New York with the in.
tention Of calling upon bis countrywoma for as.
sstance.
This, it appears, was not exactly bis object
but in speaking to her Of the condition Of the
church, and in reply to the question,-wholly
her own suggestion-as 10 how much he needed
be answered, ssabout six hundred dollars" 81 will
give you one thousand" promptly replied the
generous and charitable daughter Of song-''fol
God enables ne TO earn money easily, and why
should not aid you in your good work"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

JENNY LIyp-HER BENEVOLENT PLANs.-It will
be highly gratifying to the public 10 know thnt
Miss Ind is still cherishing the most noble plans
tor future usefulness. She designs to devote the
avaiis Of her services in America to the cstab-
lishment Of School for the Christian Education
Of poor children in her own country, and TAX e
the general Management. Of the institution her
self. To the accomplishment of this long cher
ished purpose she is looking forward with de-
lightful anticipa,ions. Like Hannah More, she
hopes to epend the evening Of her DAYS amid the
blessings Of the poor whom she has benefited
Gould female benevolence devise anything more
worthy in itself, or more glorious in its results
That Miss Lind may be spared to accomplish
her highest wishes in this respect, and thus per-
feet an example already bright as the sun, must
be the earnes, prayer Of every friend Of humane
~.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10
cLAIRE. SCOTT COUNTY

In visit to this town last week we were
pleased TO observe the improvements and the in
creased business Of the place within twelve
month. Several substantial brick buildings, that
will vie with any in Davenport, tive may except
the Hotels, have been erected there this season -
Stores are abundant enough for the place and
business appears sufficient 10 justify the number
ofstores. Mechanics shops in different parts 81
the town add to the thriitines Of its appearance.
A public house, : convenisnce long required, u
kept BY our old friend, Lem. Parkhurst. Col
lectively, the town is progressing and that It may
continue 10 grow is the desire Of all who wish
prosperity to our county. An evidence Ct the
result Is furnished in the rapid settlement oftha'
portion Of our county and the many good brick
houses being crested on the prares in the vicinity
Of LIE Claire.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

Prize SosG.-Epes Sargenl's song for Jenny
Lind, which did not get the prize, was deemed
so worthy Of it, that Messrs. Hall & Sons, music
dealer in New York, gave its author $500 for q
copy right Of The words, which they have set to
music.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

A MN in Baltimore recently walked wire,
at a height Of forty feeI, stretched from the top
Of Powhattan Hall, At the foo. Of Broadway, TO
the European House, (how far il that.) Thou
sands witnessed the feat which 10 described az
NEST wonderful and-fool-hardy.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

AssAssiNATIoH OF SoLoueuE.-Intelicenc to
the 18th inst. has been received from Kingston,
by the Phladelphis. The ST. Lucia Palladium
OF the 10th Of Aug, states, on the authority Of
rumor, that soulouque, or Faustin, Premier Of
lIayti, has been sssassnated BY his Prime Min.
lister.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10
THE New CUBAN MoyEsESr.-The

THE New CUBAN MovFsENr.-The
Norfolk Herald of a late date says:
A rumor is in circulation upon our streets
to-day, apparently not without foundation
to the effect that another Cuban expedition
is on the tspis, more extensive in its organi-
zstion and appointments than any Of its
illustrious predecessors Seven. thousan nd
men, il 10 said, nre already enlisted in the
cause, with the means and appiiances.-
That our Government is already on the qu
rire, and that orders have been despatched
to Boston, New York, and this station, 10 Fl,
out Immediately for ses, the sloops German
town and Albany, and the fine steamer Sar
anac, now receiving repairs at the Navy
Yard.
The fact is, saws the Baltimore Sun, il
the United States Government is to be KEEP,
busy in this way, in taking care of The Ter
ritory and property Of Spain, the sooner vs..
purchase Cuba at COED round price tn.
better aud if this canDo, be done, il is Ger
tainIy very desirable that il come undo,
some other rule. Spain will, in the end
perhaps, have to be prosecuted for mali,
tanning nuisance.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

LITERARY SociEry.-The Muscatine Journal
has lengthy article, the gist OF which is, the
organization OF Lyccum-smilar 10 the one in
Davenport. This reminds US that il is full time
10 revive our Society for the winter. There are
goodly number OF Young gentlemen among US
who, no doubt, have desire to display their or
atoricaltalen', and-tbis is fitting opportunity
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

Mr.. JOHN WISE, the celebrated sronaut, as
cended in his balloon, from Lancaster, Pa, a
short time ago, taking with him his wife, little
son and niece, and descended safely, in thirty
four minutes, q, two miles distance from the poin,
Of starting
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

Mas. SwssHELa says it is marveously strange
how woman can think herself contaminated
b. the slightest intercourse with the victim Of q
seducer, and cover her face all over with smiles
to receive the sedueer himself. Mrs. Swisshelm
talks like woman Of good sense.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

TaERI is said 10 be in one OF the county jails in
Connecticut, little girl, her mother, grandmoth-
81, and great grandmother. iie,e iniquity is yis-
tied upon the children unto the third and iourt,
generations.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

LEAp.-It is reported that vein Of lead four
inches in thickness was recently struck 10 Linn
county, near Cedar Rapids. Others are said 10
have been discovered in the vicinity
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

Willis MErcALF, Of Frankfort, KY, supposed
to be in this portion of Iowa. is requested TO ac-
quaint his mother Immediately with his wherea-
bouts.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

FUGIrfvE SLAvEs.-The Pittsburgh Ca.
cite, Of Wednesday, says:
We learn from onr colored citizens that
upward Of one hundred fugitive slaves havc
already left Pittsburgh for Canada. Forty
left Allegheny yesterday evening, aflcr
having bade adieu To their friends and fam.
lies. They almost all lived in the upper
part Of Allegheny City. and since their es-
cape have iniermsrried with free persons
oi color, but they are thus once more CON.
PEELED 10 sever all the family ties. The
parting scene IS described 10 US MS having
boon very affecting, bu, il is as well that
they have gone, since there would mos.
assurodly have been bloodshcd Ind Their
masters cndeavored to recapiurc them
The escaped slaves have NIL armed them.
selves, and declare that they are resolved
TO die, rather than lie again carried into
bondage. We learn that several supposed
slave hunters are in town, aud even the
free colored people are becoming alarmed
at The stringent provisions Of the "fugilso
slave bill"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

SANITY LocA LIrY.-Up at the head Of he
navigation Of this lower Mississippi, they have
the Falls Of Saint Anthony, the river Saint Pc
ter, the town Of ST. Paul, and to cap the climax
the new town at the Falls has been christi ned
All-Sainls.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

MAIxE.-Tae Congressional election ia Maine
resulted in the choice Of 3 locos and wings,
the same as last year. The whig vote is 1000
greater than last year, and the free soil vote 1900
less.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

TIE poet Whiiiier calls the gallows ssthe de.
wills altar, bsilt by demon hands, upon which
human sacrifices are offered 10 glut the ven.
gcanee Of Caristian peoples
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-10

CONFERENCE.-The Gslena Gazette says il
learns, that Mcknight as Register and Mobley
as Receiver at The Land Office a. Dubuque, have
been confirmed.