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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-02-14

The Committee appointed at the Davenport Conren-
ton 10 prepare petit 10 Congress favor of the
has aas printed r9ss sad ps.
ton in readiness Tor c!rcu atton and sigma
ture--Rurllngton Gas.
.sald aavk, whaNhas become Of the pamphlet pro-
ceedings Of the above Convention, which was 10 have
been ssued last sar We Will place the money at in
teres. IN Railroad stock ny0a don't cali for i soon
Davenport Gas.
we are very glad cfan opportunity Of answering
the question propound.d by the editor OF the Gaseste,
although uader other circumstances we might have
been excused from DOING III cons Iteration OF the
dlsconrtesy OF his appeal. 'Ohd Hawk, quoha.
This continual attempt TO place us among the
ancents is cruel and is be! on the taste OF our
Young lady friends. Were this the time and
place 10 argue this important question, we could
do so, 10 our own advantage, but we feel called
upon 10 suppress such discussion, for the pnoiie
good. But we al'n't sod,' any how.
| We thought il best, that the Petition should be
| prepared by the committee who were appointed
| 10 draft the Memorial SO as 10 secure unity IN
both. They have done this, and the Petitions
are in circulation. Itany more are needed, we
| can supply them from this office. We have been
urging the committee for the last Two months,
10 prepare the memorial, and thus give us the
opportunity OF publishing the whole in pamphlet
| form. The only reason we have for not printing
the proceedings is for the want of the Memorial,
| which, we have assurances. will be forthcoming
in short time As TO he funds alluded 20 by
Brother Sanders, we have hitherto considered
them safe in his hands He will please aPprlse
US in which road he proposes TO invest them, for
We acknowledge thatwe have some choice.
Llarkeye.
Just see the vanity Of our contemporary
inarrogaling directly TO himself the title oil
sod Hawk" as though it were thus in,en.
ded for him instead of,he paper over which
he presides Desiring 10 make the amount
us largo as possible, we have concluded to
inyes, it in that Road which will yield the
largest dividends, so without hesitation,
name the Rock Island and Lasallc Railroad
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-28

Inc Ne" lsik Sun say: "a most G..
traordipary ptenomeasn, it Is said, Las I--
maze ''s oS9rar"e Ia this city, viz: slave
from the o"a.., who has disc esyered secret
mode 9! eteagIrg the celofed skin 10 a wht,
one liz has ALREADY, according to report,
changed th9 hue o. his fest. his hands, and d
part OF h!s face, while tie rest Of his uersan
Is gradually u5ders oiug lhe same wonderful
metamorPhosls. The story il that while ot
woFk upon his masters plantation, he di.coY.
cred hat q certain eed exercised this aston.
lshns effect. He aud a number of his fellow
slaves Vigorously applied the cosmetic, and
me result - before Us. He expects 10 ba
iuI!y White IN from eight to ten months"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-28
Pt BLsSNED WEEKLY.
At So PER ANNUM Nv ADVANCE
NUMBER 50.

!! sc 1ormii Jealousy ard ii i.will to break
up ouf ptt.."t system Of government, il eau
never be renewed The experiment Of s.lt.
soyernmea. vii aaye utterly failsd. NJ.
nation eau cseg i, ae the aucrnp, uades moro
favorable auspices taGA we have doia.--
Hehceior:E HE lay onet must lie lLe ffsi. lie
last, aud only argument u all legislation.
But surely tie way / cuncihaia a n,siisj.
- ct g"o4 ~"4 raasnnai.i, r4.a.s. i. ufl1,s!l,
easy aud pain, a.d is worthy or another al.
al Nothing Is wanting bat ,!issisl..ua.ti
act VI h oiaaaf aud np4itia.iiy, a.a :. ~.
aside thai sa'e.naaship wAiea "ca,its...,
the finth part Of a hair"
The hfst ihiag that ou.h, 10 be doaa nsv
IS TO admh California into the tu.oo. We
81 me San'h owe il 10 oufselvs, 10 vote .,,
The unqaal fed admission Of California ,,i.A.
ou delay. Every principle Of honesty. col.
s's'ency, tad regard for our avn rtafec.
ieIs denaaI ~ Good policy end Statesman.
clip alike . qii.c j.
AN OLD FARMER.
iiaaata@fon O.. .i'ary!and dag l0.A s59.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-28
THE MECHANICAL LABOR ON NEWS.
PAPER

re" persons have any idea of the vas a.
Moua' OF mechanical labor, independent of
TIE tnental exerton, which is required IN tho
pfoauchoa . a newspaper. The Londya
iines with - mammoth supplement has -
closely printed columns, which contain IL.
oao lines, assae Of more than million
pieces Of type. Ihir:y.four thousand cones
OF tins paper aul supplement have been PRINT.
ed IN about teaf hours. The greatest NUN.
Der ever prioled il one day was $4,000, aud
the paper used weighed seven tons, The usual
~e'sR' hetag four and half tons. The sur.
lace pf'ie3 every night, (al.h a single sup.
Piemen' IS thirty acres, the weight Of type
N Constant use is seven toas. aad ll0 CON.
posters aad % Fressmcn are constantlv EN-.
ployed.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-28
MIR. R, B. RHETT.

" 1t may not be known" saws the Mobi,3
Herald and Tribune, that this gentleman
IS descended, on the paternal side, from aa
ancestor of the late John Quincy Adams, en-
the maternal side. A Correspondent informs
US that The family name ofMr. Rhett is Smith,
ana that III mother Of Mr.. Adams bore the
same aame. Two brothers enigraled to the
U. States. Ths ora Fixed his abode in Mas.
sachusets, the other 10 South Carolina.-
These were The ancestors Of Messrs. Adams
and Rhell,"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-28
NU VI MBuGGiNG A MULE.

The D1y yleslosn Democrat says, ,ha, at ono
of our iron MINES in Lehish county, where
the water is drawn cut Of the mite by mule
power, enc of ths mules refuses to work IN
less he is ridden. To si,e hand, they have
mounted an artificial monkey upon him, and
he works steadily, perfectly satisfied.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-28
SLAVE EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMORE

SLAVE EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMORE.
FjYh slaves who had run away rom their
owners ~ Maryland, were brou.h, TO Ball.
mero on Fnday in the cars of the SusoYe
heuna "a Ifoad from Pennsylvania. 1t ap.
pears that there we're eleven Junawa,s from
lthefeHt counties in Maryland, eud certain
Feonsyivanans, learning that they we're Sc
eteicd on the farm Of q negro one Il lie across
Penney Iyana llne, proceeded TO capture them
aud succeedsd d IN getting sever Of them.
lnpnsstnI through Stfasburs, York county, ,
hetabollllonlsis, beaded by pcstmaster Brown,
endeavoIed TO rescue them, aud succeeded IN
getting two vi them. In the struggle Brown
vas Knocked down. The five slaves that re-
named were theu put INTO The cars and sent
to BlItmo;e.
While in The cars, pistols we're fred at the
Pennsy lvanlans. Ole slave 10 artempas to
shoot his captor, shot himself. The affair
produced great excitement here, as well as
all along the railroad. The slaves ~ere LODI.
ed IN jail, 10 await The arrival of their owners.
Republican.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-28

The most eminent Pay ysician in the world,
II preseai, is Doctor Roberts, of Phlade
,h,a who adserllses in the papers Of that CT.
y, 10 cure poverty
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-08-28
The United States and Texas.
The following is the letter from Gov. Bell
Of Texas. 10 the President:
LETTER OF GOV. BELL.

LIZ I.A Vi OOS. BELL,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, }
Austin, Texas. June IA, 1850.
To his Escellency, z. TAYLOR.
President cf The United States:
Sir: BY authority of the Legislature Of
Texas the Executive Of the State, in Febu,.
sry last, despatched special commissioner
with full power aud Instructions To extend
the civil jurisdiction OF this State over the
unorganlznd counties Of FL Paso, Worth.
Preside, and Santa Fe, situated upon ,,s
northwestern limits.
The commissioner has fcpsr,ed 10 ne IN
an official form, that the military ofTicer.e n.
peyed IA the service of the United States
Stationed al Santa Re, lnterposed adversely
with the inhabitants to Inc fufiimept or hi.
object BY employing their Influence IA r,yor
Of the establishment Of separate Stale CIV.
eminent, east OF the RIO Gfande. and wirh,n
the rghlful limits of the State Of Texss.
transmit to you, herewith, tho proclamation
o; Col John Muntoe acting under the mr..
defs OF The Government of the United State,
under the desis'a'ion OF Civil aud Military
Governor Of the Territory Of New Mcx,c,
| have very respectfully to request. Inn
your Excellsncy will cause me 10 be inform
ed, at your cadiest possible CONVENIENCE
@helhef or not this officer has acted n tn,
matter under the orders Of hr. G0yetnnpn,
aud "Leiher his proclamation meu,s uihthe
sppros-l oi the President OF The United
STATES.
With assurances Of distinguished consids
rattan, have 'he hoaor TO be your Escclen
eys mos! obed,enI servant,
r II BELL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
CRAWFORD BELL Apen
DIR. ROBERT. B. FOLGER'S
OE0SAONFON.

This is one of the remedies WEIGH have introdu-
Il ced within few years past, to the notice of the
world, as antidote for consumption af the lungs
and all other diseases of this important organ. The
most triumphant success has attended its in every
case where it has been administered. 1t has, with
out the aid of other Medicines. or personal atten-
dance produced some of the most extraordinary cures
on record, even upon those who had been given up
die, only in this city, but in every part of the
land, as the following testimonials will show 1t is
mpossibeto give place for the attestations which
IRE daily arriving, in pamphlet like the present;
hey will fill volumes. few only will be given, to
show that it is indeed 5reat remedy-m0re than
thousand persons having tested it's qualities with
in three years, and have been restored, through its
beneficial effects sound health. Ii is purely veg
etable compound-it is based upon scientific princi-
pies. and is intended TO carry out new and success
nj treatment of those diseases which hitherto have
been pronounced fatal and beyond the reach of rem
edial aid In all cases, where it is recommended
not only in Consumption of the Lungs. but also in
asthma. Bronchitis, Difficult OF breathing, Cough.
Raising of Blood Pains in the side and chest Night
'weats, Influenza, Hoarsenness, Dyspeptic Con
sumption, Group WhoOping Cough, Consumption OF
The throat, Chronic Diseases of the Liver and Kid
neys, Difficulty JfPassing Urine Bowel Complaints,
Dyspepsia, and Palpitation of the Heart. il is the
Greatest Remedy in the World, as it gives instant
reefin all severe cases. and those who use it for any
time, declare that they "ieel il cure them, So
certain and wonderful are its effects.
ALLEN G.. HALLOCK, Agent
ap 10, 49-lV. Evansville, Indiana
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
AS Female Medicine
1t is aoithO1st q rivdL.

This Sarsapanla is a sovereign and speedy ~curc
for incipient Consumption, Barrenness, Prolapsas
Uter or Falling of the Womb, Costivness Piles, Leu
corrhea or Whites obstructed difficult Menstrual
tion ncontnence of Urine or involuntary discharge
thereof and for the general proslratlon OF the sys
matter whether the result OF inherent cause
or causes produced by irregularity, illness or acct
dent Nothing can be more surprising than Its IN
ali weakness and lasstude, from taking it at ,nce
become robust and full energy under its influence
Immediately counteracts the nerveessness OF the
female frame, which is the great cause OF barrenness
1t will be expected Of us in cases of so delicate
nature, to exhibit certificates of cures performed
but the afflicted, that hundreds OF cases
have been reported tous Thousands of cases where
families have been without children after using
few bottles of this invaluable medicine, have been
blessed with fine healthy offspring Ii has been ex
pressy prepared in reference to female complaints
Nofemae who has reason tosuppose she is approach
ing that critical period ths turn Of Life should
neglect to take it. asitis certain preventive for aHy
Of the numerous and horrible diseases to which ie
males subject at this tins eff life This period
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
ALLIS & ROWES

NV HOLESAIE Dealers in Groceries, Liquors.
w Tobacco, Nails, Paper, Axes, Spades, SHOW
els, Powder, etc., etc. are now receIviug THEN
Winter Stock, and would respectfully say to Mer.
chants Having had experience in the business OF
the West, almost as long as the West has he'd bus.
mess, they have thort ugh knowledge ofthe We
and its wants, guided by which knowledge rley
have carefully selected from manufacturers and i'm
porters, such articles as will suit the Market md
are prepared TO sell goods on as favorable terms as
can be obtained in Louisville or Cincil matt
To CANAL TRAcToRs.-With especial view to
Canal works. they have on hand, and will be con.
stanty receiving large lots OF Spades and Shoves,
Blasting Powder, together with all other articles
calculated to facilitate the toll nourish the body or
cheer the spirits OF our sturdy laborers.
To FARMERS AND PRODUCE DEALERs.-They will
pay the highest market price for country produce
and call particular attention TO their very large
stock of Gunny Bags, hich they will furnish on
terms that cannot fail to please.
Nov. 9, 49-n 2l-tt:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
EYE TNFIRMARY.

%&1SA DRS. BRAY & FINCH would respect
fully inform the citizens of Evansville, anc
vicinity, that they have associated themselves to
gether, in the practice of Medical and Surgical dis
eases of the eye.
Not only physicians, but all must admit. that the
wants OF the community require an Eye Infirmary
nd that Evansville, from It's commanding location
ole rom all points; not only enjoying the com.
mercial advantages of three large navgable rivers
hut is the terminus one of the longest Canals now
known, which will diminish the expense, and facil
travel important items to those who are atfct
I'd with diseases of the eye.
As to our qualifications, We can satisfy all who
will favor us with cali that we are acquainted with
he latest and most successful practice in ophthamo
ngy, now pursued by the most approved ocuisi
the East and West. May 1903 ".
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
DRUGS AND MEDICINES

ALLEN C. HALLUCk. Druggist andes%
II1PzaT%acutist, would call the attention Of
SGsthe citizens of Evansville and and adjoining
towns his complete assortment OF Drugs Medicines
Chemicals, Oils, Dyestutls, &c, &c, &c All Of
which carefully selected and received fresh from
the Eastern Markets. Physicians and merchants
may depend upon their orders being promptly attend
ed tC and the genuine article always delivered on
terms wholesale and retail favorable as the same
quantity and quality can be purchased at any PLACER
A full assortment of Botanic Medicines Roots
Banks, Herbs, Extracts, Powders, &c, prepared and
ut up by the Shakers.
Hailock's superior cold drawn No l Castor Oil,
manufactured at Mt Carmel, Illinois
A large assortment of Patient and FamilyMedi
clnes, Essences, hair Oils, Perfumery, Soaps and
lancy artices-Cologne Bay and Rose Water, all of
The best Misunderstanding and Soda Powders care
fully put up and Of full weight.
Copal Varnish-at So 90, 50 25, and 81 IS per gal
on
Superior Pale French Brandy P ii Goddard & Ce's
Brand, warranted pure, for medical purposes ouly.
Hallock's Worm Candy, a safe and pleasant med
Icine 20 destroy worms in children and improye tfe r
their general health;
Hallocks Cough Candy composed of Ho rehouno
Bonesel, &c. for all kinds Ofcaugh
ALSO ON SALE,
AT the proprietors prices
Dr. Woods Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry Bittors
See advertisement.
DR.. Upham's Vegetable Pile Electuary-See adyar
tisement
Wder's Sugar Coated Veg. Anti-Fever Pills--sse
advertisement
DR.. VanZandt's Health Restorative Vep -P;lla--sas
advertisement
Dr. olger's Olosaonion, or all Healing BaIsom-Ses
advertisement.
DR.. Peters Vegetable Pills, Worm and Cough ox
ges.
Dr. LIE Roys Universal Vegetable Pills, composed
OF Sarsaparilla and Wild Cherry.
Dr Poriet's Poor mans Curative Sugar Coated
Pills, at 10 cents per box
Dr. Porter's Poor Mans Strengthening Plaster, at
10 cents piece.
Barnes Tooth-Ache Drops warranted to cure in al
cases.
Overstreet's genuine Linament, and Doctor Be.ch,s
Family Pill.
Dr.. Graves Anti-Fever and Fever and Ague Pill.
Cholera Infartum and Bowel com
DR.. Graves Pain Extractor, for burns scalds svsI
hngs, Rheumatic Pains, &c, warranted to give in
stant relietin all cases IA
Nerve and bone Linament highly ceIebr..od .;.
curative powers ''4 ~"
At the New Drug Store, Main street opposite B
ui0HtN~ 'Aeles JylO II
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF EVANSVILLE
EVANSVILLE, IND.

THE regular course OF Lectures for the session o
i lS49 and 1850 will commence the first Monday
in November, and terminate the last week in Feb.
ruary.
The following gentleman compose the faculty
viz:
General Descriptive and Surgical Anatomy,
CHARLES S. VIEWER, M. D.
Chemistry and pharmacy,
Materia Medica and Therapeutics,
JOHN k. WILCOX, M D.
Principles and Practice of Surgery,
MADISON J. BRAY, NJ. D.
Theory and Practice OF Medicine,
LEVI l.. LAYCOCK, M. D.
Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children
GEORGE b. WALKER, M. d.
MARX TRAFTON, NJ. D.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
Rheumatism.

Let all those who are suffering under the agoniz
ing tortures of Rheumatism read the following, and
ses what may also be done for them, il they will use
this infallib remedy:
MR JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: For the last three years
have been afflicted with Rheumatism OF the sever
est character was at times in the greatest agony
of pain tried every remedy could procure tor the
disease, but found no permanent relet until l was
induced to use yJur preparation OF Sarsaplrilla,
which has entirely cured me of Rheumatism, and
greatly improved my general health, more than any
medicine have ever Used. have been free from
pain for several months and have doubt the cure
Is permanent and l confidently recommend it as be-
ing the best medicine in use for rheumatism.
lSHAM Badges.
Uniontown, Union co., Ky, May Il, 1913.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
G CLINTON, MD. GHKNIeHT. c. F.. EHxNrGur
CLINTON, KNIGHT s BROTHER.

DATENT Agents and Civil Engineers, Pub
L lie landing,-6 doors east OF Main street
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Procure Letters Patent, Reissues, Extensions
and Additional Letters Patent; enter Caveats
and disclaimers; attend to cases of interference
defend or oppose disputed Patent claims; draughi
assignments and contracts; make purchases and
effect sales OF Patent Rights, and advise dealers
in the same of the scope, value and VALIDITY OF
Patent Property
Procure British and other Foreign Patents,
Executive Designs, Drawings and Specifications
OF Public Works, Projected Improvements and
Machinery.
Models, machines and communications con-
tanning descriptions Inventions received for
exhibition or record
The Senior Partner, for several years past a
member 6ei OF the Examing Corps, OF the Patent
once, Washington, d. c., and intimately &C
quainted with the business of that bureau. can
be advantageously consulted by Inventors who
have had cases delayed or rejected. [sep IS II
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
Uniontown, Union CO., Ky, May u, lS48.
Erom DR. IKm. T. Prept,ss.

Mr. BULL: In regard your SarsaDanlla, will
say that have used it 10 some extent IN Cutaneous
AHections Of long standing, as Iinea Capetis, Le-
nra. Prorasts Scabies Syphilitic Cachexia, and in
all diseases where the indication of cure seems to
consist in thorough change or modification of the
fluids of the BODY, with considerable success, in con-
junction with local Il satment Think would pre-
prit TO any other pre- paraton of Sarsapara in use,
and any physician will admit its value upon learn
ResnectfulIy. yours, w. r. PRENTISS, MD
LsEisport, Ky, Dec. 4, l64T.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
DISSOLUTION OF coPARTNERsHR

TThe coparnership heretofore existing between the
L subscribers, under the firm of GIBSON, SrocKwELL
& Co, is this day dissolved by matuaI consent The
affairs of the late firm will be adjusted by either OF
the parties who are duly authorized to settle the
same. Z. Il. H. GIBSON
JNO. NJ. STOCKWELL.
VIM. H. STOCKWELL.
VIM. MARTIN
New YORK, September l. lo4o
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.
CRAWFORD BELL,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST
MAIN STREET, EVANSVILLE, IND.

II AS now in store and daily receiving his q
Il supply of Drugs, Medicines, Pants OILS, Dy.
Stufs, Specs Soaps, Pcrtumery, WindouD Glass
Glassware, Varnish Paint and Varnpsh Brushes, &c
DC. My stock is one of the largest and most com
plee ever before offered in this market, comprising
almost every article in my line, selected by myself
with great care in regard to the best qualities, and
purchased directly from first hands and on the best
terms by which meansI am enabled to sell at as low
ate as any other House in this part of the country
Dealers are respectfully requested call and examine
my stock before purchasing elsewhere and those who
cannot do So by sending their orders shal have them
attended to as promptly and as low as there
person.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-01-24

"A 7LANEo VERMIFUG E!!-The Inventor ola
lfI GREAT REMEDY for Formidable Dis
ease, has no right to keep its from his fellow
creatures. So thought DR.. M'Lane when he was in
duced to offer his great remedy for worms to the
public. A profound physician enjoying very large
practice, be did not tear to be COMPOUNDED with the
herd of quacks who impose upon the public their
worthless stuff as patent medicines. He was there
lore induced by Kidd & Co druggists, to dispose OF
his right as dscoverer and the Vermiuge is now for
sale in nearly every village and town OF the country
1t is the sovereign remedy for worms
For sale by
CRAWFORD BELL Agent,
Evansville la; Decker & Kramer, Jasper; John Stub
blefeld, Detachable Hill, P o; Robt. Logan, High
Banks;S. S. Johnson, Petersburg; Thcs. Hornbrock
Union; Debruer & Cron, Winslow; John Lynn
Lynnville; Chester Bethel, Boonvie; A Hager.
Newburg; R. S, & D. B. Hager. Rockport; Chas F
Leonard, Mt Vernon; James NJ Grimes, Springfield;
) Humphrey & Co, Harmony; c Pelham & Co,
Schneesvilie; Cox & Robb, Paris; J S Jaqus Posey
vile; w ] Whiting, Cynthian: Williamson &
Yorkes, Owensville; w H Fisher, Princeton; r
Hallock Princeton; John B Gardner, Blairsville;
Daniel Archer & Co Columbia.
P, l.. Gregory, travelling Agent Country agents
can be supplied at c. Bells, Evansville, la. my1l