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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-03-14
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THE HUNGARIANS.
Mr.. EDIToR: have been frequently usk-
ed what ] thought Of the conduct Of Eng
land and France in allowing the llungari-
an Refugees to be imprisoned for life, and
as the subject is one ofinterest. upon which
both sides should be heard, will, with your
permission, give my views in the Gazette.
II is very seldom that government acts
from purely ph;lan,hropic motives, and |,
for one, am slow in commencing the appa-
rent generosity or justice Of Cabinets. Eng
land aud France had other reasons, more
vital to them than regard for tho Hunga-
rim patriots, for supporting Turkey 10 her
stand against Russia. Any interference
| Of the latter power with the former is view
ed by the rest Of Europe with extreme dis
trust; md for good reasons. Russia, with
a territory equal in extent TO the whole
homo possessions Of the other Europea u
powers, has but small extent Of available
sea coast. Striding entirely across the
continent Of Europe-wilh one foo, on the
Baltic and the other on the Black Sea, she,
nevertheless cannot devclope her vast re-
sources for building and manning navies.
In European war she finds her fleet block
AIDED in the Baltic, unable to pass the easi-
ly guarded Sound or the bris,ling guns Of
Elsinore. On the black sea, her navies
are shu. in BY the Dardanelies, and can on
" reach the Mediterranean by permission
Of Turkey. Consequently Russia has been
treated by the European powers more like
a great bear who had only TO be kept with.
10 his den, than like an equal who at the
game Of war and politics was always on the
spot, ready to play his hand. From these
considerations the conquest of Turkey has
always been the day.dream Of the Russian
Sovereigns since Ca,hsrine. The posses
sion of Constnntinnplc would open her way
to the high seas, the overland route to lu-
dian would be before her, her boards Of
scsfs would appear on every battlefield Of
Europe, and her iron sword, thrown into
the scale Of human destinies, would cause
freedom and enlightenment to kick the
beam. England aud France have mani
fest in,eres, in supporting Turkey against
RUSSIA without any reference TO Hungary,
in case my encroachment is contemplated
on Turkey. This a regard for their own
interests compels them 10 do--more than
this the burdens oftheir people and the ex-
igencies Of the times prevent then from
doing.
Russia demands certain fugi,ives from
Turkey, whois forbidden by her moral code
TO give up those who have sough, her pro-
lection, and refuses to do SO; this is declar-
ed by Russia 10 be casus Jell;, SO she puts
her armies in motion to clutch CONSTANT
nople and wrest the sword Of Malone, from
the hands Of the Sultan. England and
France, protesting against the outrage ad-
vance their fleets into the Dardape!lea, and
the bear, growing Indignantly, draws back
his paw. Russia, now modifies her de-
mands. She asks that certain specified
men shall he confined to tho limits ola for.
tilted town, aud Turkey, glad TO escape the
hug Of her formidable neighbor, consents i
Turkey enters into the agreement willnE
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Mrs. Smith wrote beautiful ballad many
years since on the death ofn iadv, whe per-
ished in the SHOWS of.the Green Mountains
True to a woman's nature, the poor suffer-
er tore the mantle from her person, and
wrapping her infan, in il, enclosed It in her
arms and died. The babe, however, sur
vived, and is now Speaker Of the Senate ct
Ohio. Charles Converse is his name.
{N. w. ADJ.
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D-IMPOKTANI TO FARMERS!

VTNtiE subscriber having the exclusive Agency
Il for the sale of McCormick's Improved Pai.
ent Virginian Renpers, in the following named
counties to wit: Scott, Nuscatinc, Lousa, Wash
ington, Johnson and Cedar: would respectfully
say to the Wheat Growers thereof, tina, now IS
the time TO send on their orders. An overwhelm-
ing demand is anticipated for the coming harvest
of 1850; therefore all who arc dcsrous Of obtain
ing one Of the above named Reapers should al
tend 70 il immediately.
ANDREW !. HYDE, Agent.
N. B.-Blank Orders will be lett at the Store
of Burrows T. Prc.tymar, in Davenport; also al,
the residence of the subscriber in Pleasant VAL
lev. for the accommodation OF those WHOM, tn
Agent may not see. Other points will also be
supplied and notice given thereof. A. II.
december Goth, l8i9. l5-tf
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BEAUTIFUL IGNORANCE "A gentleman
was once riding in Scotland, BY bleaching
ground where poor woman was At work
watering her webs Of linen cloth. He ask
ed her where she went to church, what ssls
had heard on the preceding day, and how
much she remembered. She could not
even tell the text Of the last sermon. sAnd
what good docs the prcsching do you,' said
he, .ii you forget it ALP 'Ah. SIR replied
the woman, 'f you look at the web on the
grass, yo,, will see that rs fast as put the
water oni, the sun dries il all up; and yet,
Sir, see i, gels whittier and whittier.
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FoLLIEs OF MAS.--The author Of the fol-
lowing dissects with the pen as keeuly MS
the surgeon with his knife:
We strip pleasure to the skin--take her
cloak. frcck, bonnet, hustle and all--roh
her Of every charm then say there is
no such thing ns pleasure in the world
We cx,inguish the torch ,ha. hope holds in
her hand, and f,l!ow lightning into q
mud puddle! BY snper!ntivc folly you
frightcn Happiness from your firesIdes, md
then say she has ''Ieft your bed and board
without proyocation." Thus man makes
hills to tire himself climbing-prodnces
darkness to grumble nhont-crcascs corns
to swear at--and puts difficulties in his path
in order that he may struggle with them!
Well, my friends, if you can, move without
first setting fire to your shirts, all have to
say is, blaze away thing I" give .
start.
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kSof Gue NO~SssS'
HAIL COLUMBIA!
a Stirring Song for Patriots in The year 1861
By II. A. DE FRANCE.

BY II. A. DE FRANCE.
Up. arouse, Columbia's sons,
Linger not q moment brief,
Hear yc no, the en'mies' guns!
Hasten then, afford relief!
Come from ev'ry hill and dale,
Leave each one his daily toll,
From the prairie, from the vale,
Come defend your native soil,-
Hail Columbia! Hail Columbia!
Meier forget your patriot sires!
Hail Columbia! Hail Columbia.
Fight for freedoms sacred fires.
Listen TO proud Albion's boasting,
Hear the British lions roar!
Give him now another toasting.
We have done it tuiee before!
Let US make this war decisive,
Humble e'er Brtannia's pride,
Give her yet another missive,
Send her forces far and wide!
For Columbia! our Columbia!
Fight on as in times Of old,
Hail Columbia! Hail Columbia!
Fight her in her strongest hold.
Look, the Russian bear is dancing,
Der the wave so eagerly!
On our coasis he is advancing,
Comes he on US rushing, See!
Lifts his form, he would embrace us,
Press us in his arms to death,
Nearer yet, and still doth face ur,
Feel ye not his burning breath!
Hail Columbia! Hail Columbia!
Lay him PROSTATE on the turf,
Hail Columbia! Hail Columbia!
Spare not e'en single serf.
To his rescue, see approaching
Austria's wolf with stealthy gait,
He amid our woods is poaching,
Blu, is rushing to his fate.
NINA We Ncli, uo" uV pSSu sSaaAU6
Poland's, Hung'ry's gallant sons,
Now he would be.us cnsnasing,
But we'll bring to bear our guns!
Shou, Columbia! for Columbia!
Rou, him from his hiding lair,
Hail Columbia! Hail Columbia!
Leave him not single hair.
Look! who arc these now arising!
See. they come upon the main,
'1'is indeed a thing surprising,
But il seems-it must be Spain!
This rash step she now is taking
Her sweet Cuba to regain;
She's foolish blunder making,
She'll not get it back again.
Hail Columbia! Hail Columbia.
Strip her Of her feathers rare,
Hail Columbia! Hail Columbia.
All her plumage from her tear.
Yonder comes to her assistance
Aztec's treach'rous sons once more;
Bat .hey'll NEE, with that resistance
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DR. JOHN II. HENION,

OUNOEUN OIN IoI,
AVING permanently located at Rock
Z = Island, offers his professional services TO
the citizens Of Davenpor, and may be found Of
the Sore Of A. c. B lion on Monday OF each
week. Orders lcf, will be promptly attended at
the Variety Store.
Jan. Gath, 1850 W-ly
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ALFRED SANDERS, EDITOR.
RULE BRITANNIA.
a Stiring Song for Patriots in the gear 1860.

BY MARTIN FARQuHAR TUPPER.
RISE! 20 gallant youth Of Britain,
Gather TO your country's call,
On your hearts her name is written,
Rise 10 help her one and all!
Cast away each feud and faction,
Brood not over wrong nor ill.,
Rouse your virtues into action,
For we love our country stilI,-
Hail, Britannia! hail, Britanniai
Raise that thrilling shout once more
Rule; Britannia! rule, Britannia!
Conqueror over sea and shore.
France 10 coming, full Of bluster,
Hot to wipe away her stain,
Therefore, brothers, here we muster
Just to give it her again!
And iffoemen, blind with fury,
Dare to cross our ocean gull,
Wait not then for judge or jury
Shoot them ss you would wolf
For Britainnia, Just Britannia,
Claims our chorus as before;
Rule, Britannia, rule, Britannia,
Conqueror over sea and shore.
With our guns in every clime,-
They may hate Us, for we called them
Serfs and subjects in old time!
Boosting Gaul, we calmly scorn you
As old Esop's bull the frogs;
Come and welcome! for, we warn you,
We shall ding you to our dogs!
For Britannia, our Britannia,
Thunders with lions roar;
Rule, Britannia, rule, Britannia,
Conqueror Of sea and shore.
See, upreared our holy standard!
Crowd around it, gallant hearts;
What? should Dritain's fame be slandered
As BY fault on our parts2
Let the rabid FrenchmaA threaten,
Let the mad invader, come,
We will hunt them out of Britain,
Or can die for hearth and home;
For Britannia, dear Britannia,
Wakes our chorus ever more
Rule, Britannia, rule, Britannia,
Conqueror over sea and shore.
Rise then, patriots! name endearing,
Flock from Scotlaad's moors and daIcs,
From the green glad fields of Erin,
From the mountain homes Of Wales,-
RISE, for sister England calls you,
RISE, our common veal to serve,
RIsE, while now the song enthralls you
Thrilling every vein and nerve,
Hail, Britannia, hail, Britannia,
Conquer, az thou didst Of yore!
Rule, Britannia; Rule, Britannia;
Over every sea and shore.
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4 writer in the Christian Inquirer says,
with truth, that "church debts are great
aud vexstious evil, as little consistent with
sound financial policy, - with the bsss
ia,eres,s cf religion"
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JKMES VI1S oAuOUANAt
Attorney at Law,
IourteeaM Street, opposite Iiilard's Hotel,
WASHINGTON, d. c.
NYil.L attend TO the prosecution Of
" Claims before the Board Of Mexican
Commissioners, Claims against the United States,
and TO the transaction OF business with the var!-
Gus Departments.
July 10Th, i849. 45-H
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10A ACRES Land on Mississippi
4oV River, adjoining the town Of Rutiaio,
for sale low forty acres timber and balance ex-
celent farming land. A good frame house on
the premises. ArRlyto -
OctobcrA. Lana .1seNE.
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CANES.-An assortment
~ jus, received by the subscriber:
Jan. Eth. II. a. Poh lhR.
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MONEY RENITTED TO EUROPI.
Through HARNDEN 4 Co,
r. either Of the yJollo'eing countries, to-w'f:
England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. France,
Germany, prussia, Austria, Denmark, Bohemla,
Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, &c.
Also, S,eerage passage procured.
Apply TO COOK & SARGENT.
Davenport, Jan. 81, 1850.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-06
! RAILRoAD DEPARTMENT..
u The Railro,

sB The Railroad enterprises which seems t.
urge every individual in the community to &C
tioh, demands of us so much of our space in re
aording the transactions of Conventions, meet
ings, &c, held to promote them, that we have
determined to form in our paper, RAILROAD
DEPARTMENT, where a synopsis of news relat
ing to this particular branch of enterprise will b.
found, and in which we shall endeavor to advo
cate the construction ofsuch roads as will tens
to promote the interests Of our State and people
We commence to-day with the
Pacific Railroad.
A charter for the construction of which from
St. Louis has been granted by the State of Mis-.
souri,, and for the commencement of which
stock to the amount of 100000 has been alrea.
dy subscribed in st. Louis. This is but the
commencement of what can be done, and this is
but one days work. st. Louis is good for at
least half million of stock, and though this road
cannot go by every mans door, each and every
one is interested in its completion, and when a
proper opportunity is offered enough of means
will be forthcoming to show that the work can
and will be done. In another place we have
spoken of the La Sale and Rock Island Rail-
road.
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Chicago and Galena Railroad.

Some thirty of the most responsible and veal
thy merchants and business men of Galena have
taken hold of some of the difficulties which hin.
der the early progress of this work on its ives.
tern terminus. To remove all objections which
tax payers might have against voting for di-
rect tax to aid in the construction of the road
these merchants have agreed to redeem all tax.
certificates at par, which may be presented tc
them, giving their respective goods and wares in
exchange therefor. By such an arrangement
the great body of the people will be relieved
from the burden, which some might otherwise
feel. Our contemporary, the Galena Gazette,
has also contributed, through its columns to a.
waken public sentiment and urge public action
on this great work. Its influence has doue much
toward calling out opinions and prompting gen.
erous minded men to place their means at the
disposal of the company s'The work goes
bravely on
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The Railroad PrOspecta

We have, within the last two weeks; received
several letters from Senator Jones, in which h,
expresses and repeats confident belief that the
Bill for the grant ofland for the railroad will be-
come law so soon as Legislation shall become
the order of the day at Washington.
We have heard nothing direct from Mr.. Left:
Ter, but are assured by Col. McHenry, and 9TH
ers now in Washington, that he is ardently enga-
ged in endeavors to secure the grant.
The following from l.. H. Laugworthy Esqr
special delegate, is encouraging 1t was fur
nished us by P. Moriarty Esq to whom it was
addressed.
"Every thing looks promising for the success
Of our Railroad undertaking. Letter, with
whom am on the best of terms possible tell.
me that he has no doubt our bills will pass, say
in six weeks: he is with us and for us. am tt
have conference with the Hon. Asa Whtne,
tomorrow. have delivered my letters to mem
bers of Congress, aud called on many of the dis
tinguished men at Washington. All agree tina,
there will be no difficulty in getting the grants
ofland so much desired, as soon as the excite
ment of the slave question subsidies. Wilson
Jones, Letter and Cole are .shost"
am invited to 60 before the Committee OF
Public Lands by Mr.. Letter, but shall defer
until my colleague, Gen. Van Antwerp arrives
These indications are cheering to the friends
ofthe contemplated road. We hope for success
and expect it; notwithstanding the silly contem
ptible opposition of the Burlington Hawkey'
Muscatine Journal and Enquirer, and othe
like selfish jealous concerns. We are glad MI
Langworthy has become convinced that Leffle
is " with us and for u.s.. .- .....
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into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning
hooks;when nation shall not lift up sword AGAINST
nation, nor learn war any more.
School House Tax,
OFFICE OF School 'DrREcroRs, )
tcfr M T,.Js,.,

OFFICE OF School 1DrREcroRs. :,
District No. l., Julien Toscnship.
The Teachers of Public Schools are hereby
noticed, that the Treasurer of this District has
received the public money, and the Board will
proceed TO distribute the same SO soon as the
Teachers Reports shall be received and exam
ined. 1t is believed that the distribution will ba
made on or before the tenth inst
The Board would take this opportunity of say
ing to their fellow citizens of this School Dis
trict, that the School House Tax amounts to
81 $780, that about $1,000 is collected and paid
over to the Treasurer, and it is earnestly desired
that the remainder be paid up by the close of the
present week. The School System will, at no
distant day, be great blessing to Dubuque: to
avail ourselves Of its advantages to the utmost
extent, to have our schools entirely free, we
must first have School Houses; then we can en-
ploy Teachers by the year; and it is anticipated
that in years the Public Fund will furnish am
pie remuneration for their services, without anv
aid from the people. "
TIMOTHY MASON, Prest
Dubuque, March 4, 1850. ...
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A Hack List.

We have commenced making up black list,
containing the names Of those subscribers who
have, from time to time, since we have had
charge Of the Express, removed from their
place Of residence, without giving us. notice =
and where the only information we have Of them,
= Line from the Postmaster requesting us to
discontinue the paper, as the person has remov-
81. This list we shall soon publish
~ il the Postmaster's duty to inform us, az
soon as he has reason to think subscriber il
not intending to to take his papers from the of:
6ce. We lately received such information from
The Postmaster at Walnut Fork, Jones county,
Ioxa, % the following will show: \. 4 0
WALsur Fox, Jan. j, 1850.
u ~ Editor cfIAs Dubuque Exwess:
6aa--L write to inform you that your paper
with The several names, herewith eae1os-
ed, are not and have not been taken ont Of this
Office since my appointment, and to beg Of YOU
their discontinuance. Two Of these Subscribers.
Overacher and Hedge, have left this vicinity,
over = year ago, and whether they even reside
q ~ Gtate, I am unable 70 ray. One or botly
6Ifbsa, nm informed, have left the State,
Z \ qhE Y3kL.A I'D n N. q
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School SYsrEM.-'fhe Western Democrat
asks us, "what system of school organization we
think better than the present" We will state
our opinion in the briefest possible manner
The township organization recommended by a
committee of the late General Assembly would
meet our views, geographically considered
We would be in favor of abolishing the Office of
School Fund Commissioner; and of creating a
State Land Office for the sale of school and other
State lands. Aachange in the district system
would prevent innumerable quarrels and bick-
erings which under a township district system
could not occur. The abolition of the School
Fund Commission Office would save the people
some SIS, 900 per annum, and the school fund
would be more secure than it is at present In
short, the bill recommended, but rejected at the
last session of the General Assembly, with some
little notifications would suit our notions very
well.
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Dubuque, March A. 1850.
Dubuque Market,

We see the difficulty onr friend of the Jack
son 90. Democrat labors under in quoting the
price of Wheat in Dubuque. When our city
papers do not agree, it is impossible he should
know which is right We would res pectfully
inform the Democrat, and all concerned, that
our report is alscays obtained from Mr. NApEAu
OF the Dubuque City Mills, and may al,ceys be
relied on as the price for Tuesday of the week
published Where Mr.. McCraney gets his re-
PORTS we know NOT
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The poll books of the vote cast at Kanesvile
Pottowatomie county, in 1848, have, it appears
from statements in the Hawkeye, of this place
and Wing, of Keokuk, been found in the posses.
sion Of Judge Mason. How they got there
Judge M. declines to state, but asserts that he
came by them honestly. Probably they were
placed in his hands as counsel for Mr. Thompson
that they might serve as check on the set in
possession of Mr. Miller. Important discre-
Pancles are stated to have been already discover
ed. What other purpose they can be made to
serve we are at a loss toIimagine. The Kaxes-
n.tte cote aoas positively rejected by the ClerA of
Moayoe county before the poll books disappeared
ms, we are assured, is the fact; and ifso we
cahhet zee what the poll books are worth. The
loss ofthese books had no influence whatever
in procuring the certificate of election for Mr..
Thompson, and their recovery may possibly
be OF more injury than service to Mr.. Miller.
Estate Gazette
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Democrats Of Dubuque County!

5f.Ssl
We beg leave to call your especial attention to
the meeting to take place on SATURDAY,
NEXT, ATTHE COURT HOUSE, in this
City, agreeably to the call Of the Central Com
mittee. The business to be transacted is of an
important character, and it is very desirable that
q full representation from the different townships
should be in attendance. The Campaign for
the coming summer is full of important interest,
and the necessity Of a thorough and efficient or
ganizaton will present itself to the mind every
one truly DESTROYS Of seeing the principles Of the
party maintained within our borders. Let there
be A GENERAL TURNOUT!
A School Fund Commissioner is to be elected
at the April Election, and we see no reason why
candidate may not be brought out, at this
meeting, provided there be a proper representa-
ton from the different parts of the county.
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SPEECH MAK1sc.-The larger job the more
difficult some people think it is to complete it.
Nothing however could be further from the truth
Any body can write long article. To write a
short one man has to study. To talk is moth
ing, the great secret is in stopping. Not one
man in hundred knows when he is done, and
what is more he knows not how to get donc
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-03-06

RAILROADS IN INDIANA.-There are three
hundred and twenty three miles of Railroad
completed in this State, and several hundred
miles more are projected. The population of
the State is estimated at 100000
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Go1d' Gold" Gold !!--NIechanics Institute

BY an order of quorum of the constitutional
members of the Mechanics Institute, Notice is
hereby, given that a meeting will be held on
Thursday evening at clock, at Terry's Sa-
loon to take into consideration some measures
to dispose OF the Library and furniture of the
Society, or to elect new Librarian, as the pre-
sent incumbent (Mr. Jones) is going to Califor
MIA. The Library ought to contain some two
hundred volumes, all of which have been donat-
ed by citizens of Dubuque, and, if the Institute
is to be abandoned, it is the duty of the members
to return the books or dispose of them for the
benefit OF the city for instance, to assist in pro-
curing Fire Engine. We hope, therefore,
that full attendance will be given by all whom
II may concern. There is also bill against the
Institute two or three dollars, due Mr.. G.. Ter.
ry for room rent, which should be attended to
in order to redeem the archieccs of the Society.
and enable the members to quit honorablv,
Dubuque, March 4, 1850.