The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-10-17
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New York, Oct. =.
DENMARK AND THE DucH,Es - Adyiccs IRON
Hamburg state that on The i2lh, the Holstcln ar
my made o forward movement, with the lnien-|
ton OF attacking the bridge across the Sch'cs at
Mcssendcr. The Danes were driven from their
fortified position at kossendorf and other places
into their entertainments, from whence they can
nonaded the Holsteiners for about an hour, but
without effect When the firing ceased, and
tho Hoist eincrs began to retire, the Danes repla-
ced The bridge, which they had previously re-
moved, and crossed with the intention of har-
rassiup the retreat Of the IIolseners, but found
them SO strong rs 10 render i unads,sable ,o
press them closely. Gen. Wilson took posses
sion of Eek enfoid, and established his head
quarters a, that town, in the afternoon, but was
subsequently forced to retire, owing to the prox-
unity Of the Danish ships The army bivouack-
ed at points somewhat in advance Of their for
,ncr position, aud on the following day the Danes
still declined to give battle. They occupied he
position which they had occupied previously 70
the advance, and up TO the i4,h no further move
mcnt had been made. The Holstclners lost l49
men, The Danes about 10.
HEssE CassrlL.-The Germans have been oc-
cup,ed, for the last week, with the sudden and
preciptate flight Of the Prince IL Hessc casscll.
Disputes have arisen betwecnhim and the Cham
beers, as to his right to impose taxes without the
consent Of the latter, and the people having OBJ
taincdihe cison or the legal tribunal, to their
resistance Of the illegal taxes imposed by tho
government, the Prince found the place too hot
10 hold him and fed. The llcssians appear TO be
getting along very well without the elector and
HE infatuated minister's and /, il said that other
States will probably follow the example.
ApD1vAr nE TIE cUERnKEE
New YoRK, Oct. 5.
The steamer Cherokee arrived this morning,
with two weeks later news from California. She
has on board 40 passengers and Si,5OO,OoO IN
gold. The disturbances in Sacramento city have
ceased. Major Bigelow is convalescent.
The news Of the death Of President Taylor
reached San Francisco on the 2lst ult. and was
recei. ed with every demonstration Of sorrow,
and on the 3Olh appropriate funeral ceremonies
were had.
The repor. brought by the last steamer Of the
burning of the city proved 10 be unfounded.
The citizens killed in the Sacramento riots
were Sheriff Mckinney and NJ. Woodward
wounded, Maj. Bgeiow and Capt. Bradlord.-
OF the squatiers Geo. w. Panshan and Madison
were killed.
Gold is said to be plenty. One man Is said TO
have taken 40 ID. lump al Que haul on Yuba
river
ARRIVAL OF TUE GEORGIA.
NEW YoRK, Oct. Z.
The Georgia arrived last night with the C,li-
fornia mails in q. days from, Chagres, via lia-
vana. She has HI passengers, and 500, 600 IN
gold. The Georgia left Havana on the I'd inst;
bu, little sickness prevails in that city. Tue
Governor General was daily expected with 5000
troops from Spain. The militia were reviewed
hv the Captain General, and dstanded on the
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unaracious manner in which their arms were
required Of them.
A large proportion OF muskets, in consequence,
were returned to the armory unfit for use, hav-
ing been dropped in salt water, and injured By
various other means. TIE cockades, which
once adorned the citizen soldiers, were appended
to the tails Of dogs, and otherwise contemp,u-
ously treated.
II is said that upwards of 81, 900 900 per an
mum were 10 be raised for the suppor, or add
iional troops, and other expenses OF the Island
French steamer arrived at Havana, on
the let, and exchanged salutcs with The town.
No other foreign men-ofwar were in por,
LEXINGTON, Oct 4.
GREAT UNION BARBECUE TO BE GIVEN 10 Henry
CLAY.-ft was determined to-day 10 give Hon.
Henry Clay q great Union Barbecue, without
distinction OF party. The proposition was re-
ceiyed by the thousands in attendance upon the
lhit S'ouHus Win tue greatest interest unu fHtNu
sinsm. The barbecue comes of on the l1sh inst,
on The fair grounds.
CINCINNATI, Oct. Z.
A resolution was passed BY the Convention To-
day, that committee be appointed 10 revise the
prayers Of the German prayer book. A very
animated debate arose OH a resolution 10 inquire
into the expediency of providing that not more
than one member from The same Diocese shall be
appointed in the same standing committee Of the
House. The resolution was finally laid on the
table.
BALTIMORE, Oct. :.
The returns OF the election held in the ID Con-
gressional District Of Louisiana, 10 ill The vacan
cy occasioned BY the resignation of T.. Conrad,
Indicate ,'eieat Of Johnson. The independent
Wing candidate was supported by Democrats
SO far as heard from, Mr.. ballard, regular Whir
nominee, has small majority.
New YoRK. Oct 6.
body Of National Lancers, about so strong
from Boston, IT O'Clock this morning Not
wihstanding the hour, they were received with
cheers By large crowd Of people
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8.
Charleston papers say that Gov. seabrook, Of
South Carolina, will shortly call the Legislature
together with regard 10 the admission Of Cali
fornia.
Jenny Lind's Concert in Providence was snoth-
er triumph Of the enchanting songstre.s.
Tnz Rior At SACRAMENTO Clry.-The history
Of the events which led TO thi. terrible not, IN
which 10 involved fearfully indefinite loss oil
lite and property CONNIE ed about year s,pca