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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
AN ECCENTRIC OLD BACHELOR.

A letter dated Woodbridge, New Jersey
July 4ih., gives the following singular &C.
count ofnn eccentric old bachelor.
An old haehel4g has died lately in this
place, having a fortune Of $4,000. From
| what learn Of him he must have been one
ofthc most eccentric and curiois chaps that
ever lived. His clothes upon being taken
eff were separately folded in papers and
were never allowed The sigh, Of brush, a
| silk handkerchief answering every pur.
pose.
Shuli he be 10 The road and spy wa.
gon j, The distance, he would run for lis
life, for fear that speck of dirt OF dust
should chance to fly upon him. The village
bellies have enjoyed many laugh at him
when returning from church, to see him
take 70 his heels and run at The eigh, Of .
carriage or a cloud 0; dust, 80 although he
would take no notice Of the a. the time,
yet they were not forgotten. He always
endeavorod to keep as clear ofthe ladies' az
possible, and particularly tho widows, whom
he looked upon as something very dreadful,
and was never caught walking in the roau
with one II he knew it.
With oil his oddities he was misery 70 .
cent, and often seen al store exchanging
p quarter Of a dollar for twenty five pen
oies, thereby saving II copper on every
twenty-five. He wouId not take wIthou,
examining every one ta see that il WAS not
had, rusty, or something else. Many Of
tho articles he bought was by the pennies
wor.h, and hence bis great use for that par
iic,iur coin. When be came 10 the last
penny Of his bund'c it was raped in two
pieces Of paper and laid away.
Thas lived this curious old man, and
when lie approached deaths door, he was
rs odd as ever; he could not bear the idea
ofany ono seeing bim, or entering his room
Tor fear Of soiliug his clothes or his shoes, or
do some other damage, anl in this state be
died. "nnwep', nnplliad, aud uncsrcd for,
although worth 4 fortune u eight thousand
dalars!'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
DIE. JOHN II. EIENION,

SURGEON DENTIST,
lAyING permanently located at Rock Is
IL land, offers his professional services 20
the citizens Of Dayenpor, and may be found az
the Store OF A. C. Bllon on Monday OF ench
week. Orders left will be promptly ATTENDED AZ
the Variety Store. ao !.
Ian Oath 1850, ~u-iy
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
STEAM SAW MILL FOR
SALE OR TO LET.

'T,his property which is offered for sale IS -, SIT
l. uated In the lower part OF the Cl'y OF pav-
enpor, and is in good running order u mas N
operation one perpendicular Saw, ca'tlng ron
G,OOO to 5000 Il. Of lumber per day, ana power
sufficient 10 drive large Circular Saw. i not
sold Il win be 10 let from The first Of next April.
Apply to ;. meehhli. a.
Davenport, Aug. 90, 1850. oi-oni
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
J. w. DALLAMS
sr. LOUIS CHEAP CASH FAMILY
(sIeOrEKX:

Opposite Steamboat Landing, Darenport'
TIAS jus, opened choice lot Of Family 1re.
i lceries and will continue to receive sach gooeS
as may be called for in his line.
Goods warranted and sold at ST Louis retall
prices. as nv motto is quick sales and small prof,
ex,uine June 20h, 1850.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

TnE Snow TRADE OF SicrLY.--1>he prin-
ciplo export from Ca.ania is snow, ia
which very lucrative trade is carried on
With Malta and some other parts Of tho
south nf Italy. II is collected during the
winter in pits and holows on the noun.
tain, and covered with the scotia and ashes,
to prevent IFS ,i,awng. II is brought down
IN mules to the coast 1t night, in paEnlers.
covered with leaves. The revenue derived
| from Tins source is immense, md renders
| the Prince Of Pa,erao one of the richest
men in Sicily. Snow is The universal lux.
nry, from the highas, TO the lowest ranks.
| II is sold AT abou, the rate of two-pence u
rotolo, or thirty ounces aud the poorest
cobler would sooner deprive himself Of his
dinner, than of his glass Of s'aqua gelata.o
| It is also extensively used in the hospitals,
and scarcity of it would be considered a.
great misfortune as . famine, or my 9TH
er national visitation, and wonid moro in
lalibsy occasion popular tnmalis To
guard against any such accidents, the Gov
ernment Mt Naples have made tho prorid-
ing i, monopoly, the contractor being re-
qnireh TO give security talhe amount 81 ~
900 ducats, which sum is forfeited il It can
be proved ,ha, for one hour the supply was
not equal to the demand.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

With respect to the goods Of this world,
it might be said chat parsons are preach
ing for them--that lawyers arc pleading
for them--,hat physicisns are prescribing
for them--ihat authors u re writing tor them
but the true philosophers alone are enjoy
ing hem.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

AcurENEss OF THE SnEEps Ears
James Hogg the Ettrlck Shepherd, says:
"Tho acuteness Of the sleeps ear surpass-
es all things in nature that know Of. An
eve will distinguish her own lambs beat
among thousand, al! tleating al the same
time. Besides, the distingushment Of
voice is perfectly reciprocal between the
eve and the lamb, who, amid deatenng
sound, run to meet one another. There
are few things that have ever amused mo
more than sheep shearing and then the
sport continues whole day. We put The
flock into fold, sc, out all tho lambs to
the hills, and then set out the ewes to them
ms they are shorn. The moment that the
lamb hears its dams voice, il rushes from
the crowd to meet her; but instead Of lind
ing the rough, well clad, comfortable NAM
ms, which it left an hour ago, il meets
poor, naked, shivering--a most teporabIo
looking creature. II wheels about, and
utering loud. tremu|ous bleat OF despair
hies from the frightful vision. The moth
er's voice arrests its flight-it retarns-
flies and returns again, generally for ten
or dozen times before the reconcilemen'
is fairly made up.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
Js. SANFORD,
IL. T.. GAY.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer IN
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Olls, Paln's'
Dye Stuffs, Druggists Glass Ware.

0ArAlso, Dealer in Books and Stationery,
Surgical and Dental Instruments, Teeth, Lo'a
and Tin Foil, Perfumery. Window t'iass; grea'
variety Of Fancy Articles, Sporting and fishihg
Tackle.
frTAgent for Duponts GnnpoW1er; aiso, 70,
be kept on hand. ,e
Burlington, Feb 90, 1870. -2-u.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

THE PAST AND THE sENr..-Oct. IL
TIA, stage was advertised TO 90 ''from
London to Edinboro' in thirteen days, 'cifa
om s,oppages, (if Con permit) Now
there are Two railroad trains dav between
the cities, mud The distance {277 mlcs) Is
run in eight hours Such isproeress,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
A. e. BILLION,
Watch and Clock Maker and EUgraycr:

Brady st., | door bclo,c Dr. Viterua1's Office.
IS now prepared at his Variety Store, 70 exc
cute all kinds Of work in the Clock, Watch, Jew
clyy and Engraving business Clocks and Waich-
cs carefully Ciearsed and Repaired.
Work sent from distance attended to with
care and promptness. mny 80.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

There are in the English language 25,-
900 nouns, 40 pronouns. 1900 adjectlves,
5000 verbs. SO inicrjections, &c, in all, a.
bovo $4,000 words.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

VIRTUES OF SMART WEED.--It is almost
a sure remedy in cnsc Of cholic. Steep
and drink tho Same as any herb tea. In
the next place it is worth 50 per hundred
for stock Of cattle, If il is cut and we'll cur
ed when in full bloom. Give an OK, cow, or
horse, one pound per week, during the limo
they are up TO hay, and it will keep the
bowels and hide loose.
II is an excellent physic. lfa horse has
one pound week, ,hero is no danger ofhls
having the bolts or worms Of any kind; and
thew will eat il sooner than the best Of hay
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
TIE BoTAsIc GARDENS ol Wn,hinrts

lie BOTANIC GARDEy3 81 Washington
are TO be- among the greatest attractions OF
the Capital. The site selected is the hand.
some square Of ground lying between
Pennss ,vania aud Mary land avenues,
(>nown as the Old B Btanic Gardcn aal sep
arated on its east side from the grounds a.
round The Capitol BY street. This square
contains near IL acres, and viii, when
graded. be laid out in various compartments
adapted to the arrangement and classiiica-
tion of both foreign and Indigenous plants
and trees, to each Of which il is intended 10
attach durable table, on which will be
painted, in !egible characters, the scientific
uuRle, thea The local one, na,ivc country,
together with lis uses in application to the
arts, &c, SC.
The ranges OF cnnsersatories for lie pro-
lection oftropical and other tender plants
during winter, will, when flashed, be over
500 feet 10 length, and the walls Of some Of
these plant structures are already three or
four fee, above tho surface, aud towards
their completion, Congress has very liberal
y appropriated $4,000.
The nucleus Of tho present very large
collection Of plants was laid by the roots and
seeds brougt, home BY our Exploring Ez,
pcdi'on under Capt Wilkes. Since then
through the instrume ataIity of officers Of
government, residing or visiting fereign
countries in our national vessels many in
Ieres,;ng plants have been added, 50 that
the collection as il now stands numbers a.
bout 900 plants.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

Why is The lnafer Ike the baker?
Because he needs (ilasis) the Dough-.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

Too Wn.rM. Milwaukee Demo
crat SAYS that Frederika Bremen, the 9TH
er dav in Wisconsin, was invited to sli
near the fire where some other ladies were
seated, but replied. "No, no; you Amerl'
can, ladies nre very handsome, but you
are too white.-You sit down by n fire OF
your own making, and neglect the great
fire that God has placed in the heavens
which would give YOU llea!th end better
color
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
NE. WN1. III. WHITE,

When no, professionally engaged, may be found
~ his residence, Corner Of Fonrth and Rock
leland SITS opposite A. Sanders dwelling, or al
:, ia Office on Main street Cd door below Cook
4. Sarrents' Exchange Office.
Davenport. Feb. oisi, 1850.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

Tie labosor is worthy Of bis hire.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

The magnificent lyric which follows we copy
from the Vicksburg (Miss) Whig:-
0UR 1INI0N
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13

HousE or REPRESENTATIVES Yesterday the House
refused to reconsider the previous vote Of of
the President, Tin the Gaphin matter,) by vote OF
SO yeas to 81 nays. They next passed the second
branch of Mr.. Jacob Thompson's amendment to Mr..
Schenck's substitute, which censured the Attorney
General and Secretary of the Treasury. On this
question the vote stood-yeas ll9, nays &C.
The substitute amended then voted down,
evidently to get rid of its first clause offered by Mr..
Toombs, which says that no blame attaches to the
Secretary of War, account of his connexion while
in Office with the Gaphin claim. This being done,
the question REQUIRED the original resolutions Of
Mr.. Burt which were agreed to by large maiorties.
A motion to lay on the table motion 10 reconsider
the vote the last of the series being made it
not agreed to- The refusal to agree it was die.
ated by the desire entertained by the majority
enact either Mr.. Jacob Thompsons propositions CEN
suring the Secretary Of War; the President, the At
torney General, and the Secretary Of the Treasury
Mr.. Disney's equally stringent proposition. The
House adjourned without finally dspos,ng Of the case.
,s.-=. .....-S-s Union Of IMesday last.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13

NEw Mrxlco. understand (says the Notional
Inteligencer Of yesterday that copy Of the Com
stitution framed by the Convention Of the people of
New Mexico, has been received in this city, for the
government Of the State Of New Mexico but az it
requires the formal assent and concurrrence Of the
People Of the proposed State il to be considered 40
yet in an inchoate condition Il referred TO the
Popular Suffrage 70 determine. by general vote for
OF against it. the Goth Of June, its accepancs or
rejection. Alter the Of the people has thus been
taken the members Of both branches Of the Leasla-
tars and the Governor Of The State being togefher as
semblsd. ths votes upon the Constitution ars TO hs
counted tho Legislaturs - assemble al San Fs on
II, As6nss the boundary of Ia Stasa. kc. = .
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13
REID AND VICTORY!

Every 5reeze in this direction comes laden with
good news for Reid. A friend in Rockingham, in
the soundness Of whose judgement we have the full
est confidence, writes US as follows:
"1ndispostion prevented me from attending the
discussion at Wentworth between Reid and Manly;
but if rumor is to be trusted, Reid gave him such
rebuks for his dupicity, and so completely exposed
h,s Peryersions Of cts that it ought to be caution
70 him for the balance Of the campaign. The Demo
crats are in fine spirits. There is kind Of instinct;
i've feeling, sp.nging up with both parties, that ksa
IL to be elected. You may rest assured that Rock.
iagham-though having done so well heretofore io'
her hvorite son-wl raise her full quota Of the S''
majority.
Permit me to congratulate you on the zeal sno
ability with which jon have conducted the disesy
sion Of the great Southern question; and also W.
yonr renewed animation in battling for our fel'0"
citizen, Col. Reid
Another friend writes 10 from Beaufort Coon9
a. follows aa1saggses 5fa So @ss
Col. Reid win run we'll in Beaufort tn!1 III
he did before. You may rely upon it he VIII p'I
we'll in the East, and feel sure of his elecuon.
heard several prominent Wings say. when they NV
beard Of his nomination, that he would be eec''''
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13

NEw YoRK. July 8. A. M.
The steamship Philadelphia, from Chagres, arriv-
ed here last night, with two weeks later from
California. She brings t,vo millions Of dollars in gold
as freight, and at least hay million in the
hands Of passengers.
The barque Lucy Ellen, Of Boston, from Chagres,
was totally lost.
The late disastrous FIRE in San Francisco has been
clearly traced to an unknown incendiary.
No farther disturbances from the Indians have been
experienced by the miners in California.
There had been no recent arrivals from the South
at San Francisco, and the markets had undergone
material change.
Lumber, by the cargo, assorted, $40; American
planed plank $50 a 500. Bricks command high
prices bot the supply good. Candles declin-
ing in price, good demand existed for Goals. Cot.
fee scarce. Clothing, dry goods and drugs, dull,
owing to large stocks.
large quantities of the precious metal being daily
obtained.
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13

= sated that IA, he hssalb sf Herman,
aac: sss y.edscsi0a q vine xhs sur ts nearly
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13

Ho1. sreesns 5. P1easiss died !. New 0t's..s
% 10 ga instans. nj. Prsntissw WAS an o1at@ ';,,
,fist snmp, and man Of pure and brilliant e'n'
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD
=. FOR GOVERNOR:
COL. DA VlD s. IL ED.
or ROCKINGHAM
Democratic Ticket for Wake.
RALEIGH:

For tie Senate:
WESLEY JONES.
.,... For tie CO0sm0Hs: .z
ROMULUS M. SAUNDERS,
JAMES ID. NEWSOM.
BUR WE'LL ROLLINS.
Election Thursday, list day Of August
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13


corks. made no use Of the Turkish knife. it
called at the trial. That had long been kept on my
mantelpiece in Cambridge, as a curious ornament.
My daughters frequently cleaned it. hence the marks
of oil and whiting found on it, had lately brought
it into Boston, to get the silver sheath repaired.
While dismembering the body, a stream Of Cochitu-
ate water running through the sink, carrying off
the blood in pipe that passed down through the
lower laboratory. There must have been leak in
the pipe, for the ceiling below stained immedi-
atey around it. There FIRE burning in the fur
naee of the lower Laboratory. Li,lefeld was mis-
He had probably never kindled one, but had done
it myself several times. had done it that day for
the purpose of making oxygen gas. The head and
viscera put into that furnace that day, and the
fuel heaped on. l did not examine at night to see
70 what degree they were consumed. Some of the
extremes were put in there believe, on that dav
the pelvs, end some Of the limbs. perhaps, were all
pot npdsr the lid Of the lecture table, in what is
called the .well-a deep sink, lined with lead; a
stream of Cochituate was turned into it, and kept
running through it all Friday night; the thorax was
put into smaller well, in the lower laboratory,
potash, which found there. This disposition Of the
remaias was not changed ill after the vis' Of the
officers on Monday. When the body had been thus
disposed Of, cleared away all traces Of what had
been. done. think the stick with which the fatal
blow had bssn struck proved to be a piece Of the
amsssr. and two feet long. Il was ono Of several
Piscss which had carried in from Cambridge long
before. for the purpose Of showing ihs effect Of Ger.
tain shsmieal anids in coloring wood. BY bsin9 ab
sesesd into shs posss. The grape wins, bsng very
rssa.1 wood va. well adsptsd % this Psrpoes. An.
sxhihii.d = ths students. This oas had snos heen
qseds lput i into the 6fs took up the two notes
slthes HON The table os die Hoos ihink the takae,
essse by where Dr.. p. had hllen. I ssized IN Old
The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-13

in doubt whether was under arrest, or whether
strict search Of my rooms to be had, the lat
ter hypothesis being hardly less appalling than the
former. When found that went over Cragies'
Bridge. thought the arrest most probable. When
found that the carriage stopping al the jail was
sure Of my fate. Before leaving the carriage took
dose Of strychnine from my pocket and swallowed it.
had prepared it in the shape of pill before left my
laboratory on the 23d. thought could not bear to
survive detection. thought it was large dose. The
state of my nervous system. probably, defeated the
action partially. The effects Of the poison
rble beyond description. 1t in operation at the
College, and before went there, but most severely
afterwards. l wrote but one of the anonymous let
ters produced at tho trial-the mailed at East
Cambridge The little bundles referred 10 in the let
ters detained by the jailer contained only bottle of
nitric acid, for domestic had seen it stated in
newspaper that had purchased aqnantty of oxalic
moving blood stains. wish the parcel to be kept
untouched that It may be shown. If there should be
occasion. what il really was that had purchased.
have drawn up in separate papers. an explanation OF
the use intended to make of the blood sent for
Thursday. the 22d, and Of the conversation with
Littlefeld about the dissecting vault.
After DR.. Webster had Stated most Of the facts
corded above the 23d May, this question. with all
the earnesness. solemny and authority Of tone that
DR.. Putnam was master of was addressed him
"Dr. Webster. in all probability your day. are
numbered you cannot. you dare not speak falsely to
me now you must not die with lie In your mouth /;
co. prove yourself that your repentance for the sins
Of your past life 10 sincers-ell the truth. thsna
confidence 70 be kept sacred during your lesimeand
a. much longer as my regard for the happiness of
your family shall seem TO me 70 require, and the ia-
tesest Of truth and justice to permit Search TO- the
bottom Of your heart for the history Of your motivss
and tell me. bsiors God, did it never occur 70 yon
before the decesss Of Dk PaIknan, that his saih If
taee 70 yoas st ispss DIST psssesE iajssy ID him
might possibly - to soaplt II vnnf Nxp6oio e0sef
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1850-05-14
One Month Later from California.
New YoRK, Tuesday Evenin

The steamers Empire City, Georgia, and
Cherokee, all arrived to-day, bringing nearly
three millions in gold dust.
The California arrived at Panama from
San Francisco 23d of March. and brought
81, 900 in gold on freight and in the
hands of passengers
Gold is reported more plenty than ever at
the mines, and property has fallen in price.
Provisions and Injuries were abundant at
San Francisco
Steamer Sarah Sands and propeller Caro-
lima have gone up full of passengers, and a.
bout 800 are still rsmAininpupon the Isthmu,
awaiting chances. The rainy season had
not set in, and Chagres and Panama were
still healthy. Many robberies daily occur
red at Panama and on the Is.hmus.
The day previous to the sailing Of the
California. the Collector of Customs in San
Francisco was notified tina. moneys collected
for duties must be paid over to the state gov
eminent, in accordance with resolution
passed by the Legislature, steps having been
taken TO form an independent government.
Com. Jones, it is said, is about taking meas
ures TO prevent it.
A law has also passed the Legislature i'm
posing tax of 1926 on every foreigner who
works at the mines.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
SAN JOSH. March 27.-As the session oil
the California Legislature approaches TO a
close, the proceedings become more interest
ing The chief object TO be attained was
an organization of State Government, and
framing such general laws as were absolute
ly essential 10 the proper administration Of
justice.
This plan has been as nearly as possible
carried out. The duties of state officers
have been defined, and Courts organized
The state has been dis,ricied, and divided
into counties seats of Justice established,
and civil and criminal codes have been fram>
ed, but not yet perfected suited AS near.
ly as possible to the immediate exigencies Of
the people. In addition, the desire Of the
Judiciary Committee has been to carry out
the intentions of the trainers of the Consti-
tuition. General Incorporation laws have
been established, and an Act passed pre-
scribing the mode of assessing and collecting
the public revenue. The benefit OF the
writ Of habeas corpus has been extended O.
yer the citizens.
In the civil and criminal codes. and acts
regulating proceedings in the various Courts,
new features have been introduced, in accor-
dance with the spirit of the Constitution
The attempt 10 force Banking system on
the State, in the teeth of the constitutional
provision against it, is very strong. 1t is IN
derstood that the brokers of San Francisco
have defed the Legislature to frame any
laws which they cannot render nugatory
nevertheless, it is very certain that such laws
in despite of opposition, will pass ultimalc,
this session.