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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

The KING OF Muslc.--Mr. Kings sec
ond Juvenile Concer, came off al the Cour
House last Thursday evening, and proved
. splendid sfair, and a rare treat. NJ
one but King can &c, up an entertainment
Of the kind. 80 well calculated to please ey.
cry body. We hope sour little ones" viii
receive further instructions from Dir. King
and that he may be amply compensated
for bis exeriions to please.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

MICHIGAN SOUTHERN RAILRoAp.-It is
With this Road that the Rock Island Road
connects. The South Bend Register
says:--
'.The receipts oflhe Michigan Southern
Rl,l Road are increasing in an enormous
ratio, being over 200 per cent heavier than
they were last year. They exceed now
S2O,OOO per mouth and by the time the,
reach this place, will overrun $1,000 PEI
day.
"The Road is now being relaid with lht
hsavy u rail from Monroe to Adrian.
From Adrian to Hiilsdale, the old fiat la
has been taken up and replaced by ih'
heavy rail-"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

Gu FiTz Henry VARREs.-It ever
gives Us pleasure 10 bear testimony to the
worth Of faithful public servant. Thi,
gentleman, who is Second Assistant Post
Master General, has, since his inslalmcn,
Office, exhibited an efficiency in the dis
harging Of his srduous duties which is not
'niy gratifying 10 his political friends, bur
also highly appreciated by the opponents
ct the present Administration His bust
ness tact, strict application and kind de
pertinent to those who have business will
him, have rendered him one Of the mos
popular function.ries in any Of the depart
nents, aud justly made him good exampl,
tor many who occupy comparatively higher
stations in the government, Washington
Telegraph.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

Married. 10 Ashe. N. Carolna, on 18th
ui. Mr. Wllism Walters "a dwarf. about
% years Of age, not more than 80 luches
tall, md weighs 35 pounds) TO Miss Eliza
beth Sawyers, (a full grown woman) all Of
W, the county - WysheriHe Repub.
How very foolish, says somebody. Who,
he? lie desired protector. She? She
wished him for exhibition.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
DISSOLUTION,

THE partnership heretofore existing under
i he name and style Of LIE CLAIRE, DAVr
EXPORT & CO., was dissolved on the 9th day
oil Sept. by mutual consent. The remaining part
ners having purchased the interest Of HARVEY J.
firaHEs in the above firm, they will pay all liabii-
tiles and receive oil debts due the said firm.
A. LIE CLAIRE,
G. l.. DAVENPORT,
II. J. HUGHES,
j. A. BOYD.
Sept 9Th, 1851.
The undersigned will continue the business
under the name and style Of LIE CLAIRE, DAvEE-
Port & Co, as before
a. LIE CLAIRE,
G. l.. DAVENPORT,
]. A. BOYD.
Sept. 9Th, 1851. 2-3w
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

CoUNrERFEITERs ARREsTED.-We learn
by the Hon. J. Z. Goodenow, that young
man was arrested at bis Hotel in Maquo
kets, on Saturday evening last charged
With passing counterfeit money. He is to
have his examination on Tuesday, unit, a.
ter which we suppress bis name.
We are informed that a citizen Of Mon
north township was recently arrested on ,
similar charge, examined and acquitted.
Another story has reached us of,he mr.
rests of man tn the Bnrison settlement,
On charge of illegally Involving preiar,
and passing counterfeit, money! getting
possession of span ofhorses, belonging L
person near Iowa City.
A Young man was brought to this town
On Sunday ias, 10 be lodged 10 jail but get
ting rehenring was acquitted. jackson
co Democrat.
The young man referred TO in another
column as having been arrested for coun-
ierfeiiing at Msquoketa, was committed to
jail last evening TO await hisiral in the
District Court. His name is Elm3rc.-
Hid.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

DEATH oFJUDGE WooDBuaY.--TheT ele-
graph reports The death Of Hon. Levi
Woodbury., Of New Hampshire, one OF The
Judges ofths Supreme Court of,he Uai,ed
States. Judge Woodbury. was eminent as
well for his craftsmanship as for bis legal
requirements, and had occupied many off,
ces ofhonor and profit, both under The Gen.
eral Government aud That Of his naliye
State. lie was for several terms Senator
70 Congress from New Hampshire, and
secretary Of the Treasury under Mr.. Van
sircn's lie was prominent Democratic
candidate Tor nomination TO the Presidency
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

ROCK ISLAND s CHICAGO RAILROAD
The President 81 this Railroad Compa
ny-Judge Grant Of this city, returnc,
from New York last Saturday and foll!
con6rms our Geographic despatch Of las
week with regard to the letting Of the con
tract for the construction Of this importae'
work. We feel now that we are ssoui 81
the woods" aud that our citizens bare
perfect right to make noise. Judge GRAFT
informs US that the contract is let to Messrs.
Farnhsm, Sheffield s. Co, Of New York,
who have undertaken to complete fbs whole
Road, stock it, have the cars running By
the 9TH day Of July, 1858.
Ofthe ability Of this Company 70 per
form their undertaking, no ons acquainted
with them doubts; and to slew that their
interest will prompt them to drive j,
through, il Is only necessary for US 10 say,
that they are largely Interested in the
Michigan Southern Railrosd, and that the
Rock Island and Chicago RDad, is TO con-
meet with the Michigan Somhern and is
considered by the Michigan Southern Com
pany. as the great lsadine ,horoughfare
thai is TO tap Iowa, aad eventually create
an immense business CT their Road, ,ha,
will throw all 'sone hgrse" Railroads into
the shade.
The stakes being 81, and The completion
Of this work having become fixed fact
We have duty ,operform in admonishing
our citizens, as well as those Of our sister
Rock Island, 70 Keep cool; don't get excl
ted; keep your shirts On, sselear the track
and '.let her rip"
The directors Of the r. ]. g. Chicago
Rnad meet il the city Of Rock Island this
day, for .be purpose Of hearing the repor,
Of Judge Grant, and making oil needfuI
preparation 10 set the contractors 10 work
The stockholders will be called upon We.
~ sho4ly to pay another ms, slmen,, which
must 10 promptly responded to. Now tina,
al isafe. and our most sanguine hopes 70
slissd, let there be no holding back on the
Par Of stockholders abou, paying up when
called upon.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
RAILROAD CONVENTION.

Now that we are certain of a Railroad
East, don't let US forge. our interest Wes,
An important Convention comes off a, To-
va City the 18th Of next month, and Scot,
county must Be on hand. When shall we
have meeting to select delegates to the
Iowa City Convention? Wake up ever,
body, and all speak at once.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

The people OF Lee. Henry, Jefferson, Washing
ton, Johnson, Linn, Jones, Dubuque, Scott, Co.
lar, Iowa, Poweshies, Benton, Jasper, Polk ans
Dallas counties, are requested TO send delegates
10 convention 10 be holden al Iowa City Oh the
third Wednesday ash day) OF October next, for
the parpose Of concerning and carrying forward
efficient measures to secure from Congress a grant
lsnd In aid ofthe construction Of the Dubuque
an3 KsokiL and the Davenport and co1srfl Bf,aT,
railroads.
Is GRssn Bvissros, and i6 others.
August 5th, 1851
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
A JUST TRIBUTE ia Mr. Film RE Ser

a JUST TRIBUTE Ia Mr. Film ne Sen.
ator Clemens, Of Alabama, at recon
democratic convention in that State, paid
The following manly tribute 10 President
Fillmore. /. does homer 10 him who be
slowed il, rs well as TO him on whom il i.
bestowed:
"Sir | honor the President ofhIs course
and if the appreciation Of political oppo
neu,, who has at times done some wrong
be at all grateful To him, lei him he sssur
ed ths, not only !, but thousands Of other
&c my political friends, heartily think hin
for what he has done, aud fer.en,ly tbs nl
God that We have in this crisis = patriot
and statesman al the head affairs, wh,
knows his duty, and daros perform IT,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
NOTICE.

The State Yearly Meeting Of the Disciples OF
love will convene the Lord willing At the Meet
ing House Of that body in Davenport on neat
Thursday, 25th inst, and will continue TO met
fgilariy until The Lords Day following.
Thursday, 10th Sept, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

MELANCHOLY OcCURREScE.-On Sunla,
last party, consisting mostly OF boys
went out upon the BY in sail boat, une
in returning from visi, to the ship Mon
tauk, one OF the boys climbed one oi ihe
inasts, when the sieers,nan brought the sah
square 10 the wiud, and the boat irnmedi
atciy upset--pcne were .Iia ca s MIN. and
all would have persisted but for the assis
lance Of party from the Mnn,auk, uudel
the energetic mate, Mr.. Hotiner, to whose
heroic conduct are Indebted the lives O
several, who were slowly sinking. 10 ris,
no more. One, however, who WAS no, seel
| by Mr. Hoflner, and must have sank early
was not recoycred--,his was a lad abou
Is years old, bv the name of John r. Met
teer, son Of George Mei,eer, who hiss re
Gently arrived across the country 10 hi
place.
Since the above was ia typo the body o
the boy has been picked up 81 his li,ll'
trolhers--aholt three iouriIls of mile iron
this place, between hero and Old Sal
Diego-uhilo after water, aud pu, on tn
wagon and brought inio town.
San Diego Herald
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

avery b-body pears to b-be staggering
--ihey all m-must be d-drunk bot me!r'
hiccuped poor inebriate as he swayed to
and fro 10 his uncertain course. The enc
my had been put into bis mouth to steal
away bis brains, and the poor fellows in.
tellect was as beciouded as that Of The man
We so Oft encounter who believes himself
in the RICH, and all others wrong. In one
case whi.key and in the other prejudice is
The enemy. and they both are mortal, the
one to the body and the other to the mind
Give us the man who will investigate,
search. compare and analyze; determined
IN all things to have truth upon bis side Of
the question. though he meet face to face
The prejadices Of bis fellow mortals. Such
man is Of soma weigh. in community opd
will sustain character tina, the bigo, ma,
envy, bu, cannot attain.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

PuasuIr OF FAMr--We regre, TO learn
says tho Bedford. Va, Sentinel, that a little
boy by the name Of Lusier, in attempting
1.-The other day 10 cut his name on the Nsi.
nraI Bridge higher than my other, los, his
footing aud fell distance Of one hundred
and fifty feet lie was nlmos, instantly
Killed
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

FATHER MATHEW dist ngsishef
parsonage has left BaT.lo. |, is states
that ho Intends 10 proceed directly 10 New
York, from whence he will soon take pas.
sage Tor Err1pe. m Daffsrc. more tnrr
fur thousand have been enrollat. members
Of tho glorious Temperance body. and many
Of this numl or comprise young men llllns
confidential stnations, who have thus Lac
the sure foundation OF their happiness AM
prospcritv.-Mo. Rep.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

"IHe Cincinnati Bi-mon.aly," is The
name Of new aud handsome j'urnal, o.
which we have received the first number
It 10 designed for the Investigation Of al
literary and scientific matters, and parlicu-
arly Medicine aud conducted by J. King
u. D. Dir. w. Nj. Nuudain, is the pub
Usher.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

The neiehborhood of Alton is producing
he finest fruit 10 the State of Illinois. Th.
market Of 81. Louis i supplied principally
from that quarter. The editor oflhe Alton
Telegraph Says that be has eaten peaches
raised near that city weighing eighteen
ounces. aud measuring fourteen inches il
circumference, and plums larger than hen.
eggs.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

CAPT. ORRlS sMiru of the Nominee
ven, up on her on Monday. III. f,ie nd
will be glad TO hear that he has so far re
covered from his late accident, as 10 /,
tble to take the command Of his boat.
Galena Gaz 9Th.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

Cry IMPROVEMENTS We hear i, esti
mated that IS buildings have been CON,
menced and contracted for, in the last tws
weeks, in different parts Of the city--busi
ness houses, churches, and private resi-
dences. Some ofthose now being erec,es
are OF the most substantial character. Anon:
them we may mention another new block
upon the Leyee, O! cut, stone front, four
stories, high 400 feet deep, BY Olnivons
s. Conn, Patterson g. Go. The work By
the city is being pushed very rapidly, streets
are being improved and opened, md thu
l-eyec, VIC understand, win be filed ul
this lal'.-Keosat Dispatch.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
BOARDING..

Mrs. A. S. HiLDRETI has taken The brick
lvl house known . the Emerson house 10 %
between Rock Hand and Perry streets and hsy-
ing more room than is necessary for her own fam
ii,, she proposes to take two gentlemen aDdAheis
wives, or four single gentlemen to board during
The winter For terms apply to WIN II Hin
nsETH, at the Hardware Store No. 2 L. Claire
Row. Sept. 18th, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

FINELY SAID We cut tho following sen.
tence from The Chicago Journal:
There il law against blessings coming
double. They defile through The halls Of
the soul, aud enter the heart, like natives
on irail--one by one.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

STErnEs GlRARD The remains Of
Stephen Girard IRE to be re-cnierred soon.
in front Of the main building Of The College
which bears bis name. The ceremony viii
he conducted by the Grand Lodge Of The
Masonic fraternity, and The 30th Of Sep
TENDER il fixed upon as the day.
Chicago Jour.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
NOTICE.

EzTT-D CTRAYED from the subscriber
Y4x.xsst - on the 9Th inst. on the Waub-
N,...ISe sipinecon, three miles below Kirt-
tR9srrvs~sssl1slsy's Ferry, A Cows and calves,
described as follows: Q red cows one Z wears old,
one years Old. Also one dark brown, 4 years
old, with lead colored horns, one red and white,
= years old, with dulapet under her neck. The
,wo caves are red and white, bull and heller, the
bull has slit in the right ear. A rcasonuble re-
ward VIII be given to any one who will give no.
nee where they are or returning them to The ow-
ner, on the Waubsipinecon
ZEBEDIAH BROWN.
Scott county, Iowa, Sept. 18Th, 1851. -2-3ws
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
PUBLISH HlM.-Pur ilIM Tuaoucu!-.

PUBLISH HIM.-Pur uIM TuRoucn!--A
,windling musician by the name Of ID
Bowers, is travelling up aud down the
Mississippi, giving concerts now and lhes
aud cheating landlords, printers, and ever,
body in general. lie is shoti, thick sci
redlrced youth, good a, whisky drinking
and pretty COED at singing. The public j.
warned not 10 pa,ronize him, and printer,
not to trus, him. We have been done b,
him long, and mcalt 10 have noticed hin
before, --bu. shelter late Than never
Pass him around!-K eo1uk Dispatch
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

STEAMBOAT OswEGo SUNK We learn
with regret that the fnvor,e Muscatne
and 81. Louis Packet, Oswego, was sunk
on the Rapids day before yesterday, BY an
accidental collision with some one Or the
famous rocks lying in that vicinity. we
have not learned that any lives were lost,
nor the extent Of the damage done the boat
or freight. We hops i, will prove TO be
slight, and that she will soon be able 10 re-
sumo her regular trips.-Bur Tel.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

A glorious spectacle WINS presented yes
terday by tho fi'ly-nine young Wings VIII,
marched up TO the polls in solid column nd
cast their first vote, each voting the cniir,
Wing ticket. We regret that their anxie,,
g vote was so great that they did not a wa i
the appointed lime for leaving the rendez
Vous, and consequently many young Wing
who voted for the first time were prevcntc,
from swelling tho ranks Of their column
These young gentlemen will have occasion
to look back with pride to The 9Th ofAugus,
lS5l-and the reflection that their frs
vote was cast at so imporlan, crisis 10 III
history Of their coun,rs cast to prcserv
and perpeiuate tho institutions and exis
tence Of the American Union, menace,
lby agitators and enthusiastically! b,
among the most gratifying and pIeasn nt 0
their lives. All honor 10 these young Wing
lIor The noble stand which they have taken
and the patriotic enthusiasm they displaye,
II This, their first exercise of the eleciiy,
franchise, the highss, right Of American
''eemen,-lN ash, vile Wing, s,h.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

A FAIR llIr-The N. Y. Herald SAYS
the mails brongh, by the Baltic had scarce.
" teen distributed, when il was announc
ed on Change that the Baltic hid hcen
tispns cd Of To the British company. There
was much establishment expressed al sncl
unwelcome news; but tho whole tru,h soon
came Out, when one Of the brokers OF Wal
street Inquired, "Wbat have they sold her
for? What for? why, to tow the Cunar,l
steamers from Liverpool to New York, TO
be sure" The broker retired toh his private
oliice
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
THE GAZETTE.
CITY OF DAVENPORT:
faUssblY MORNING, SEPTEMBER Is, 1851
MISSING.

Tho Editor having abscnted himself on
business, and the other proprietor being
rather small man, aud one tina. We can
whip, ssshe Deviln Of the Gazette Office has
taken charge Of the Editorial department
this week, AID holds himself personally res
pousibie for Ill editorial matter in this
weeks Gazette.
We feel like building now platform for
the democracy Of lows, upon which all the
sshsrds, : and The ssaofta" can stand; making
il national - general thing. but at the
Same timo leaving every good Loco to do
just - 10 pleases in "matlers Of State pol
ICY" and the only thing tina, deters US
from laying our .sys;em" befare the public,
is the fear that we might get licking
when the Editor returns, or at least a dis
charge. for using the type without the 3D.
itor's knowledge.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

We are indebted to the following boats
Tor Papers--Eon Accord, Dubuque, Lam
ar'ine, DR.. Franklin No. 2, Wisconsin,
Minnesota and Excelsior.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

BIO oSIoss.--Mr. G. Donsldson brouph,
Us ia last week dozen Oaions. each one
big enough to make the tears come into he
eyes Of any one to look upon it. They
weighed respectively almos, pound, and
- inchcsin circumference. When bigre,
ones come 10 hand we will notice The fac,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

RAIL ROAD LIBERALITY.-Seyenty Hun.
gafian exiles were passed free over the rail
roads between Albany and Buffalo lasi
week. They arc bound to their friends
settled in Iowa.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

INDUSTRY, economy and strict attention
% business may characterize the indisidu
al, bat unless he possess uprighlncss Of
principle aud action be never can prosper
This may be adopted as a rule, and we
dare affirm il will find as few exceptions
as any now established.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

Benton Co.--Thc whole Wing tickle
was elected in this county, by majori,,
81 from 80 TO 40 votes. Joha s. Forsylhe
tWhig) is the County Judge.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

Tho Ohio State Free Soil Convention
which met at Columbus last Thursday
nominated Samuel Lewis, Of Hamilton, 70,
Governor. They took two Of their cand
dates for The Bench from the Wing, an(
Two from the Democratic ticket.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

The Galena JeiIersonisn announces The
arrival Of Hon. David L. Gregg, Secretary
OF State, and adds, I'VE understa nd he is
here to transac, some lNsiness connected
with The merit census.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

c. C. Burr has purchased the Demo,
cratic paper a, EImira, N. Y, and is here
after, 10 be It's editor, assisted by his bro
Their, HEMAN.--Clere Pldindealer.
Having tried all kinds Of humbugs, md
become a graduate, he hhs now embarke ed
as teacher Of the. greatest Of them ALL
modern Locofocoism Chicago Jour.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

1T.JHASKs.--We are indebted TO Mr.. w
X. Copse, The gen,lemanIy clerk of The fioe
steamer Fleetwood for ST. Louis papers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18
THE CODE.

Most Of the papers 10 the State are saoo'
ing off their small arms At our s'new Code
determined il possible 10 floor the critic
before i, is fairly in iorcs. No one claim
ths, /, is perfect, but il would BE-, i judy
Mason's "Appondix" had have been adopt
ed. Il 10 unfair to condemn the cod'tyer
whcn il is well known the most importan
par. Of their work was rejected by the lie
gislaiurc.
Had the entire report Of the Commits
sioners been adopted, We might now hfat
Of having a Code Of Laws. gisiDg our e's'
zens the "larges. liberty"
Only think Of ii; the provisioa Showing
The husband or lhe wife to divorce them
selves when they pleased was pnsnimousl,
rejected by the Legislature.
The provision abolisbing capital punish
neu,, and instead thereof sending the muir
derer to our beautiful psnitentiary was III
bone Of contention bceween The Ex-Jndse
and the Legislature, and was fought unit
the las, day ia the afternoon; here again
the representatives Of the people triumph.
ed, and sssculdugery" prevented a free peo-
pie from killing whom they pleased.
Another equally wise provision abolish
ed all laws, for the collection Of debts, and
left every man free from the ANNOYANCE Of
officers and courts, this too shared the fate
Of The other humane provisions.
Nav wherefore blame the Commission
ers, aed shy that the Code is imperfect
L is not the Code reported; ii is not the
entire work Of the Commissioners.
The Code as reported has been shame
fully shorn Of its wholesome provisions, by
one Of the most enlightened deliberative
bodies that ever met west oflhe mountains,
and now nothing will do score Of hungry,
scribbling editors, but broadside at the
Commissioners for getting up incongrui-
ties, and calling il ssCode Of Laws"
Out upon such unfair prosecutions. So
long as we act as editor our columns are
open to Judge Mason, or any Of his friends.
To be sure, ifany thing is written it must
be done in time for this paper, as We ex-
poet the editor home before our next issue,
and more than likely i.h, on hand about
this very article.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-09-18

BENEFIT OF PLANK RoADs.--This fall
Detroit will have twenty loads Of wheat
brought into the city, on her plank roads
where there has been one before. The
new wheat begins to come ia. We yes
terday, saw teams from 40 miles in the In
terror. We shall miss our calculation, il
mere Is not over ono million ,bushel.
brought in BY wagons, before the close O
navigaiion.-Det. Adj.