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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27
For the Gaset.t. I
FRUIT AND SHADE TREES.

tNUIJ AMI SuhDC IRELso.
Who is there in this city, that has lot o.
ground, without shade and f'u.ttrees! Does any
body acknowledge, that he has not! We Sc.
many lots that are bare, and many parts Of ths
streets that ore not clothed with comeliness.
We trust that every citizen knows, or ought te
know the importance Of these two apparently
small items Of public utility and individual com
fort. Does not every body look on the beautiful
slms opposite TO Mr.. Parkers with delight, and
wish for such in front Of their own door,
But some one says, 81 planted trees last year,
and the cattle and horses rubbed, or gnawed thea
down, or some mans wagon wheel gave them on
unfriendly lick; it is OF no use, the money i.
thrown away
No such thing: your work was Just halt done
you did not do the thing up right. II = shade OF
fruit tree is worth planting at all, It is worth do,
ing we'll: and we purpose now showing how to
do il well. To begin: the trees are not furnished
with enough roots: In order TO dig great many
in day, the utmost haste is used 10 get The trees
out Of the ground as soon as possible, whereas
the utmost care should be used 10 get large
quantity OF roots; just about as much top as root
should be taken of.
The trees should all be elms or naples; anoth.
er black locust should not be planted in the
streets.
The next operation isto DIX large hole, from
four to six feet square and two feet deep; make
the earth mellow, and throw it back, 80 as 10
plant the tree As deep as il was in the fo;es and
above all things put straw or litter around the
root, 10 keep the ground mos, during the heat Of
summer: this is called matching; and no one
knows its benefits until he tres it.
The last part ofthe business is to preserve the
tree after it is planted, and the neglect Of this
has caused the loss Of enough trees TO shade eve
~ street in the town.
Instead Of leaving them exposed to the rubbing
Of cattle and cart wheels, they should he sur
rounded with good strong box of common lum-
Der well staked and nailed together with gieats
or cup pieces so as to adm, air to the body Of
the tree, or If removed from the business sireats
surrounded with posts; but elms are much safer
with boxes. as horses are very fond OF putting
their teeth on an elm, and when they take them
away they carry off part Of the bark.
The boxes around Mr.. Prices are such as we
refer to, and cost not more than twenty cents
each. The posts around Judge Giants are pref
~ substantial, and being refuse cedar posts, cos,
about five or six cents each.
We understand the price of furnishing and
planting trees is twenty-five cents each. Now
give man seventy-hve cents. and require him TO
dig, plant, box and mulch them, so as to pass in
spection by Judge Grant, or Mr.. Finley, and you
viii find it economy in the end. Three elms or
maple to . lot are enough, and who would not
give $e,25 for three such t,ees as Mr.. Parkers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

FIRE.-The Steam Foundry Of " l.
Adams, Of this place, burned dosn y"
night. When the alarm was given, 100
larger portion Of the establishment ""er
yeloped ia flames. The loss must be 'n'es
or four thousand dollars, as a large anou0'
Of machinery was consumed win '''
buildings.--Joliet Signal
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

A. A. ADAMS the tragedian, died 10 Gin
cinnati last Wednesday. He will be re.
membered by some Of our citizens from
having lectured upon Mormonism in our
Court House few years since.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

TnE WEATHER has been SO delightfully."-
pleasant the past week that we have en-
tirely neglected our thermometrical table.
Spring has opened upon US without fear
Of returning cold weather.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

JENNY LlND.-The divine Jenny gave
the first Of a series Of Concerts on Tuesday
evening Of last week. The first ticket
sold for $50. The second brought Sill 80.
The aggregate OF THE premiums was s., 900,
the established price being $500. The
first night The seats were not oil taken,
bu. 81 her second and third Concerts they
were all occupied.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

CuEAp POSTAGE N CANADA. -TM nev
postal regulations in Canada come into
operation on the 9TH Of April From and
after tina, dav the ro,c will be uniform q.
three pence throughout the province, on
letters under one ounce --ove, one ounce
in proportion.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

The Washington Union has been sold
to Major Andrew Jackson Donaldson for
$4,000. Gen. Thos. Armstrong, of Tenn.
is said to be bis partner in the purchase, -
Father Richie will retire to that obscurity
to which his advanced years and declining
in,ellcc, so fi him.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

Coop LIcKs.-The following 'Oous
toss. was read al the late celeo1s'0'
Frsnklin's birth dav, at Indianapo',
By c. M. AUMocK.--Ihe On'o ~ .y.
lature-May her members who are e' ns,.
nring To establish a State Printing ~
in the Pen,entiary, enjoy the pf''"' .h.n.
serving an apprenticeship there W.
selves.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

FIRE IN OswEGo.-We learn by tele-
graph that fire broke out in Oswego, N.
y, last Sunday morning about 4 o'clock,
10 No. 20 King ST., known as Washington
Mills, which with all its contents, was con-
sumed. Loss S25,0OO to $4,000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

REvIvALs.-The Methodists are still
holding pro.rac,ed meetings. The Bnptisis
Congregationalists, Presbyterians, and the
United Brethren, sro nlso holding similar
meetings, which are Ill well attended, and
arc instrumental in doing much good.
IlNusca.inc journal!
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27
fFor the Gasetk.

TOT Ue U1<tIs.
The party Of English Emigrants who
were reported las. week have since arrived
a, this point, all in good health, and are
highly pleased with our Town; some will
stay here il possible, others who have
bought land at the settlement 10 Clinton
county will 60 thi, her immediately. In
stead Of for,y-nine, forty. one only have
reached this point, the others having stay
ed below. BENZ. DRiFFlI4L, Sec'y.
Davenport, March 24th, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

THAsKs.-Our old friend, Thos. Buford
Clerk Of that excellent steamer, Excelsior
together with the Clerks Of the Minnesota
Lsmerline, Bon Accord, Dr.. Franklin
Martha No. 2. Danube and Uncle Toby
will please accept our thanks for late St
Louis papers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

Pn7sIoLooY.-A lady is lectuFlng w.
sisters in Chicago upon the all lmp0''r
and n'mos, entirely neglected 'uOls,' :. !
Physiology. Our daughters will '00A 49,
with surprise ut their mothers 'e"o' .,J
Of the construction Of their own DS'''"
forms.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

The DuBrouE ExrREs Holt e. Kee.
seeker, proprietors Of this establishment,
have dissolved partnership. i, lie now pub.
l:shed BY A. Keeseckes e. &c. We under.
stand Dr.. Holt lie talking Of q neutral pa.
per. Dubuque politics assumes quee,
phases.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

RAscALs AT LARcE.-On the night Of the
18th inst, orrin Briggs, charged with muir.
der, and John Hine and Washington Mar.
,in. charged with horse stealing, broke jail
and escaped from Fort Madison. The
sheriff offers reward Of $50 for their re.
covery.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

Consul AT PARm.-Mr. Goodrich -well
known - Peter Parley-has received the
appointment Of Consul at Paris, 10 place Of
Dir. Robert Walsh, who resigned the post.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

LIFE IssuRANcE,-The PHOENIX lNsrR-
Of their Agen, here, Mr.. JAMES CARTEa,
have paid 10 Mrs. BLooMEa, the widow of
our deceased townsnan, Mr.. JAMES Bloom.
Err, Five Thousan dollars, the sum insur-
ed by them on his life. Snch instances Of
pruden. provision agains, The certainty Of
death may we'll be noted. Where property
is concerned, men guard themselves sgains,
it's possible loss, whether by fire or marine
disaster, by insurance--bu, bow many
husbands and fathers are equally prov Ident
in protecting their widows aud orphan chill
dfen against a casualty from which there is
no escape? How many families are de-
pending on the life OF the father, and how
many of them have been as prudent rs our
young citizen, who was 80 suddenly cut
down? A very small portion Of income.
devoted to life insurance, is enough To
smooth the way for The widow or The orphan
and to save them fromthe affection of pinch
ing poverty, added to that Of the loss Of
their protector. In the uncertainties ot
trade, how many OF the atflnen, in life are
found poor a, de,th-how MANY estates are
found actually inso,vent from the death OF
the owner? Life Insurance mas advanced
with civilization, il has ceased to be an ey.
pertinent, it is n science hased on careful
observation Of human life, and is calcutta
ted tn dispense grea, benefits, not only a
mong individuals bu, society at large
Let every husband and parent reaec, on
this duty, and consider tina, the contingency
he would guard against may be tomorrow
at the door. The opportunity Of doing this
IS at the hand Of everv one who chooses To
do as Mr. BLooMER did.--Galena Gazette.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27
wHIG CANDIDATES.
OUR ENLARGEMENT.

Observing our full determination to en-
large, our subscribers manifest some iaten-
ton Of sustaining us in cur good resolution,
tor which they have our thanks. We re.
grrt, however, 10 see SO little interest man.
iies,ed By oar citizens in regard to mat
ter which concerns them 20 greatly. We
bad hoped that those indebted to Us here
would more generally have availed them
selves OF our offer, and We still trust they
viii do something towards lilalda.ipg their
accounts before We leave. Alter the time
specified we shall strictly enforce our pub
lished terms, $500 per annum after the
expiration Of the year. Our receipts du-
ring the week have been $32,35.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

The NEXT PREsIDENr,-The Wings Of
the Michigan Legislature sre about to
nominate Gen. Scott for the Presidency.
as has been done 10 Pennsylvania and To-
diana.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

A patent has been granted to a gentle.
man Of Boston for process of taking dag.
uerreotypes on glass.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27
THE CHICAGO AND ROCK ISLAND
RAILROAD COMPANY.

Our readers will perceive a notice IN this psper
for the election OF the thirteen directors OF This
company, Of this place, Oh the 9th day Of April
next.
Matters have proceeded moro rapidly than
could well have been expected. The capital
stock necessary 10 DO subscribed before organ,za-
ton, has all been taken, aud the books are clos
ed.
This road gains daily in public estimation. -
It's utility feasibility, prsc,icabliiy &C., ssbe-
coming more and more apparent. II IS the line
that the eye would trace on the map as the rail-
road thoroue hiare between the Mississippi and
the lakes-between the east and the west, and
when the surveys show that the road can be built
4, grade Of ten feet 10 the mile. and the cars be
put il motion for SD 900 per mile, thing unpre-
cedented for prime first class work, |, - not
wonder that its s,ock awakens competition.
Other projects fade away before that which
proposes to pursue the direct iowland route from
Rock Island 10 Chicago. The people Of Chicago
and vicinity have proposed other routes-one TO
Galena, one to Havana, one by 81. Charles 10
Rock River and Rock lslanh and another along
the prairie 10 intersecf the Gaiena Central Rail-
road Branch, ten or fifteen miles from this place.
The two las, We believe are DOW abandoned, and
while one OF the former will probably be built, il
will drag heavily west Of Rock River, and will
doubtless seek the assistance OF the Central Rail-
foau Company.
l. has been proposed BY some 10 divert little
from the direct route first proposed, and proceed
from Joliet TO the State line OF Indiana, and thence
to Chicago. The distance will be increased about
five miles only, while some compromising advan-
tages will be secured. The Southern Michigan
road may then be extended to Chicago, which
cannot otherwise be done. Chicago may thus,
and thus only for the present be connected with
the eastern lines, one route 10 The east may also
be more direct. The provision in the charter.
that no branches shall be extended from this road
TO unite with the eastern roads, does not apply 10
the main road. But whether this will be done or
not depends upon the result Of more mature con-
sideration, as we suppose upon the wishes and
interests OF those who own or control the stock
Peru Telegraph.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

THE RAILRoAD.--Thef final survey OF the
Rock Island and Chicago Railroad is COM
pleted snd the work. we presume. is ready
for the contracts, which will be let after the
Sth prox or 90 soon as sn organization un.
der the new charter is effected. The en-.
ginecr and party are now engaged running
a line through from Camden. TO con,ras.
with the survey already completed via Mo-
line. By reference to an article in another
column from the Peru Telegraph, i will
be perceived tina, this Road is acquiring q
attention 10 the public estimation common
surate to its Importance.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

attention 10 the public estimation common
sura,e to its Importance.
NATURAL ADVANTAGEOUS natural
advantages a. city and county are MOI,
disputed Nature has done much for us.
art but little. We have grown TO be a city
Of over two thousand inhabitants without
putting forth scarcely an effort to secure 10
ourselves those advantages that are around
Us, each plainly saying to Us in the express
sive language Of the hero Of Buena Vista,
..come and take mew Natural advantages
can do much for a place, they can induce
immigration, erect mills. and build up .
moderate sized town, but backed by enter.
prise and industry they will soon propel a
small town intoa city Of size. We may
rest upon our oars and watch the gentle
flow Of The current. but unless we use ex-
ertions We will simply glide on with the
stream and i, never will become subser.
Went TO our interests. Advantages have
been placed within our reach, but il we
stretch not forth orr hand 10 grasp them
they will be seized upon BY ether. and turn
ed against W. Efforts are being made TO
draw of from its legitimate course the trade
Of Cedar, Clinton and Jackson counties,
and unless our citizens secure il perms-
nently and speedily, il will be too late
The Waubesipnecon must be bridged and
good roads connecting Us with The several
counties constructed, or their important,
and sas. increasing trade will be lost to us.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-03-27

good roads connecting Us with The several
counties constructed, or their importan,
and fast increasing trade will be lost to us.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-11-27

he Hon. sylvanus B. Lowery was in town
3 week, IN fine health and spirits. If he does
prove himself TO be more than match 70.
sIronges, Of his opponents in the Council, we
very much mistasen in our estimate OF his
les.-(Democrat.
nur neghbor n,ay be half right abou, Iowery' :
ing himself TO be great man; for now we
en,ber, that under the new code, party may
witness For himself.
sUAY LAws.-We are nop convinced that
d 70 ough, TO be a law in hi, Territory limiting
rate OF interest on money! Democrat.
'fas our neighbcr loaned all his spare cash.
ErTLE UP.-AH persons indebted at the
office, are expected TO settle up inme-
g. ell. by cash or note. Walk up to the Cap
IS Office.
PooR. Che who pays his debts, attends
his religious duties, discharges his duty as Il
zen. and weighs 300 lbs. a,oirdupoIse. See
nocrat Of last Tuesday. IL to be fat, is the
rse Of all tins, the Democra, is a. fat as Cal
Edison was.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-11-27
THE STONE STORE.

NcIe Goods at Lou Prices.
". SIMPSON,, corner of Third and Roberts streets,
- has just received entire stock OF DRY Goods
Boots Il Shoes, Hats Caps, Hardware, Woodcnware,
0ueensware, etc Furniture, large stock Farm impe-
mens of all kinds. etc. etc. which he invites
tenton Of purchasers.
June 81, 1851. (lO)
LIQUORS.
KDORT, Madeira, Clare Malaga and other Wines; old
i pale Cognac, Fourth Proof and Badwins ATeri-
Brandy; Bourbon Whisky, Gin, Rum, etc. For sale
low by june 26-(lO) j. w. SIMPSON.
GtROC ERIES-Tea Sugar, Coffee, S. ii. Molasses
u Rice etc For sale low by
June 10. Qo) IN. SIMPSON,.
ETCHUPS, Peppcrsauce Pickles, Preserves, Sauces,
N Brandy Cherries etc For sale low by
June 26. Qo) JW. SIMPSON.
large lot Of Bcdsteads constantly on hand and for
IN sale by june l6.-(lG j. ". SIMPSON.
bacon, Hams, Shoulders, Sides, Mess Pork, always
- ON hand and for sale by
June l6. Qo) JW SIMPSON.
LNANILY FLOUR. Elkader extra and other brands;
IL always on hand and for sale by
June Is. OO j. w. SIMPSON.
fine assortment Of boots and shoes, polka, buskins
IA bootees, misses, boys and chdreDs shoes, which
particular attention is invited by
June 20. QO ~. SIMPSON.
DEADY made clothing, large lot, for sale by
h June 26. j. ". SIMPSON.
ENRESH butter and eggs, meal, western reserve
II cheese, ETC., for sale low BY
June rs. Qe) J.W. SIMPSON.
HOOKING stoves, Ohio premium, for sale by
~ June Is. j. ". SIMPSON.
uIURE and No. lead, glass; putty and nails rlway
II on hand and for sale by
June 2e. JW. SIMPSON.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-11-27
CHEAPER THAN EVER


y1,HE subscriber would respectfully announce the
he has received and selling the best stock Of goods
that be found in hese diggins," certain and will
continue to soh cheaper, and at less profits than any
this Terriory either wholesale RETAIL for cash and
nothing shorter. II consists, in part Of the following
DRY-GOODS3
large and very superior assortment OF Ladies' Fine
Dress Goods, such Prints, Alpncas, GiDghams, De-
LANES, Thbet Cashneres, French Mernoes, Also
good of shawls wells hoods scarf gloves
Hosiery Mantllas Lsces Edgngs, Bonnet and Cap Rib
bons, flowers pins needles and combs oil great variety
Also, good stock Of
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
consisting OF Oyercoats dress and fOCk COATS pants
vests pea jackets under and overshirts knit and flannel
drawers, country made socks Also, extensive
stock Of
LADIES' SHOES AND BOOTS,
OF variety and price; together with good asSort
ment Of Gents Morcocos, Calf Kip and Congress Boots,
Calf Kip Gum-eastc, and Patent Leather shoes; Doys'
Youths Chldren's and Misses shoes and boots grea,
abundance. Also, good assortment of
HATS AND CAPS,
consisting Of Fur, Cloth, and plush caps for and
Hats, &c. Together with good supply of
Hardware and Cutlery, Drugs and Medicines Groceries
and Provisions, etc. etc. all OF which, (and the half
not been mentioned will be sold extremely low for cash.
going OUT OF the trade in the spring Please
examine stock before making YOUR purchases and
you will be well paid for your trouble deter
mined to wage determination anst high prices
Store Third street. between Roberts snd Jackson
II. NJ. SPENCER.
ST. Paul, November 1851.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-11-27


FERy isTEREsrING From HAYrI-Th.
iperor IN tr0ubie.-An arrival Yesterday
m GOnaives, Hayti, places Us in posse.
n Of dates to October 10Th, by which we
lrn that an arrangement hal been entered
D between the American, French and
gish authorities, to force the Emperor
eus,iH !, 70 respect the truce towards the
ominicans. They had drawn up propo-
$ for him TO sign; and, in the event ol
refusing, the three powers would block.
b has ports, The Emperor was at Con.
res, wi,h about eight thousand men, and
- TO have given an answer to the propo-
IS II tha, place, but did not. He, how
er, promised to do SO at Port au Prince
Iere he was going.
l'UTNA OUrDoNE.-An occurrence, where
= Ire preservation &C life and property NAV be
ributed almost TO providcnlal inierposiiion,
place last Saturday at the Work House. -
e butcher who supplies the establishment was
lr the outer gate, and needless Of his horse, Sd,
ms vehicle, quietly chatting with the porter
en- the animal became frightened and broke
ideniy towards the quarry hard by This ex-
Falion averages about forty feet in depth. 1t
ittanable Oh the cas-; side by gradual des-
", CpisuuStt-u iVI seuictcS, ana on the west by
S,eep fight Of STAIRS twenty steps in number,
III over foot hgh-which terminates on u nat
Il landing, several yards in circumference, and
IN which narrow path may be reached, lead
TO The bottom Of the excavation. The horse,
o. ing the opening at the head Of this 70 ,-way,
shed into II, aud before he could be stopped.
IS irotting down the stairs towards the landing
-low--ihe axles resting on the steps and the
leels hanging at the sides. On either side of
staircase, the Precipice, as has been sand
Dove, is about forty feet in depth, and varia-
a TO The right or left, Of only two or three inches,
,uld have sealed the doom of both the horse
luckiess driver. They succeeded, however,
reaching the landing, where the animal stop
voluntarily. ncighng wildly and trembling in
ery limb, as if aware Of the perilousuess of the
>iicn ne had just occupied. At the direction
Z Mr.. Peers. a read was cut from the landing to
/. - bo'tom Of the quarry, by the aid Of which
&c road opposite was reached, and the butcher
III his horse and vehicle allowed TO make their
lift Mo. Repub.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-11-27
III. NEwHALL: T. CO.,

WKoLsSALE DEALERS In DRuss, MEDICINES, CHsM,-
GALS, PAINTS, OILS, VARSIsHEs and DYE-sruFFs
wispow GLASS and PUrrY, CT ASSN ARE PEm-
ruagRr, FINE Scars, FINE Ham, ToorH,
PAINT andWHtTEw ASH BR UsnEs, FIELD
GARDEN and FLowER SEEDS, SUR
eIc,L ISsrRUNcsIs, SricEs,
SNurFs, Patent MEpi-
CiNEs, PURE WINES etc for MEDICINAL PuRPosEs
FANCY ARTICLES, sUP'R laKs, LETTER and Car Pa
PER, GOLD and STEEL PENS and STATIONERY,
GOLD and TIN FoIL, and great variety
OF other articles.
This is the Oldest Drug establishment north Of the ILL.,
uois river. We have done buzncss this city since
1927. Physicians and Merchants always find nj this
House, fKEsH and UNADULrERATEp Medicines, aud of
the QUALITY Purchasers invited TO examine
stock IL is larger III any other Northwest
and believe prices will continue
10 any who may trade with
GaleDa, November, 1851. 3-z9yi