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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

An OCEAN RAcE.-Tbe question d y
relative speed u American and Btitaa
clippers il about TO Be- tested, provided ~
Bull has pluck enough 10 accept BE r.
thrown down.
Tho arrival Of the Oriental a Aada
after very abort passage produced ~
Newspaper remarks, in which tho aaehna
wns vestursd that on English clipper e'sa
be built which would beat her on any ~
With ease. The Union Club and ~
large ship-owners Of this City hass sss g,
started . subscription Of 500, 900 g s'a
q clipper costing that sum. to sall l''u
Liverpool 10 New York and back wah ny
similar vessel huilt in England, aud on's
completion Of the voyage both ship: IN =
belong to the winning party. TIE ns
scriniions already exceed 81, W. 400 ~
be full in . few days. lfJohn Bull scesrat
then builders will At once be 'st y voss.
Il requires M ghost to tell to which paw
will como the victory.-N York pep0
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

:. fIasr SrEAxEa Ur.-By .elegraphis
dispstch W learn thst the steamer Uncl,
Toby vas II Burlington yesterday tues
dsy) and viii b here today.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

TIE population Of Iowa. - shown by the
rscsnt census, 10 I82, 1874. .
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

Tue EUREKA SAEE.-We published in
our last . paragraph expressing great fears
Tor the safety Of the barque Eureka which
Jeff San Francisco the first Of October with
$50 passengers, and had not since been
heard from. i appears that she made a
South American port, after having been on,
ninety nine days, the last fifteen Of which
the passenger. werj Compelled to .ub.i.,
on short allowance Of mouldy bread
Some Of her passengers have arrived .,
Chagres.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

A TxRRlBLs FI0Hr AT La SAtL.'-w
learn that terrible fight occurred !.
Sale, on Saturday evening. 4 of'gsas
in a quarrel between farmer and On NV
man. The farmer was subsequently y
ped on his way ont Of town, big horses !, y
loose from bis wagon, and hlmse'I y"
out and cruelty beaten, so that, OUT lD's =.
ant says, his life was despaires o., I,
citizens toni the matter 10 hand, sas =
pcrate figh, ensued. Order was hp'n! 9
stored, bUt much asperity Of feeling ~ ~
still existing, snd il was feared 'fsfe w.
be further outbreaks. ~ Chicago Jo6.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

DREADrUL CATAsrRopmE. Tho Portu-
guese Government ship Donna Maria II.
was blown up on the 9th Of October ),
Macso. The crew contested Of 224 men,
Of whom 1888 persisted in The explosion
10 addition ]. 10 supposed that about 50
Chinese were killed. There were 345
bbls. Of powder on board. How the explo-
sion occurred is unknown.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

TIVE ST.. CHsRLa HorEL- -One !''su ! !
the stock necessary to rebuild 'o' =
Charles Hotel has been subscribed - ~.
Picayune thinks that before tho sonsn
walls, which are rapidly coming es.s ~.
through Tho efforts OF efficient wo'.I III.
nre levetled with the basement, me - -.
subscriptions Of Il, 900 .hayes will % "'''
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

aLivs and let live" L old and popular saw; .Lss
80 live while ne lve 10 another probably not old,
and eertaiDly not - wise. Bsth think. ~esia "
better adapted to the times, merged into one, aad
no1Aed . 70 read ssive and earn your living .
asd in this latter shspe eenasnd 70 The csasid-
Grafton u ccrta in standing csndidates for ofce.
NuscatiDs Enquirer.
Stick 10 your own county, ncighbor, md
let ours alone; you evidently designed tina,
for the Locofoco standing candidates" Of
Scott county, knowing very we'll too tina,
the prosperity Of our county depends upon
their coatinuation 10 office. When man
aims blow 1t our vital interests by at
lacking those who are devoting a large
portion Of their waking hours nor other
wise empIoyed--to the interests Of our
county, il is time that We stood up TO the
rack, .foddcr Of no fodder"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27

Mr.. Henry Graiian, . member o
British Parliament, says over one AOs''-
md sixteen thousand persons dle0 70 -
hand during The recent famine, and se.'
as many persisted in the famine Of ioS1'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-02-27
TnE Iowa True Democra, ha, 4 niece !

poetry" which opens rich, thus
"fhe bowling 6saa swep, Ger the plain.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31

"The constitution means what it says-qd inf
nitum," and what it says in one year of our
Lord is not what it says in another. It's crea-
ture of Interpretation, and it is interpreted very
much according to the instincts and desires OF
those whose business it is TO render it into enact
ments. Let us have the popular will purified
with reference to slavery, and we shall not find
the constitution unfolding that institution, and
until the popular mind is purified to some extent
on these questions, we shall probably find that
the constitution will be made by the proper au.
thorities to justify any act that Congress may
choose to pass on the subject. Agitation is tc
save the country, and we are glad to see that the
shareholders and their allies can't keep still il
they wanted to.
To return to Mr.. Gales report, ii is an excel.
lent educational document, and we shall endea.
vor, before long, to publish it, that we may add
our mite TO getting it before and into the popular
mind
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31
wisconsin Legislature Of 1851.

The Madison Argus furnishes the usual table
of members of the Legislature, pac IS of nativity
occupation, &C., from which we make up thu
following.
SENATE-Numbers 10, including tho Lit
Governor: of whom the oldest is Mr.. Ritten
house, of Green county, So youngest Mr.
Wright, of Crawford county, %. Average age
of Senator'S So
NATIvITY.-New York 7, Vernon. 2, Massa
chusetts 2, New Jersey 2 Kentucky 2, Ohio l
Maine /, Germany /, Maryland /.
OCcUPATIoNs.-Far 9, Lawyers 4. Prin'
tiers ,, Physicians !, Merchant l. Engineer /.
Observation-Disclosures sc, of whom the oldesl
is Mr.. Utley, of Racine, II; youngest Mr.
Julius, of Fond du Lac county, q. Longest in
the State Mr.. Dick, of Calumet, l 9 years short
est Messrs Julius, and Ladue, of Sheboygan ]
years each.
NATvITY-New York 26, Vermont 10, Ire
land, 4, Massachusetts 3, Scotland 3, Prussia 3,
Connecticut 2, New Hampshire ,, Pennsylvania
2, England 2, Germany ,, Maine ], Kentucky
l, Virginia |, North Carolina / Canada ], Swift
zerland /, Norway /,
Observation-Disclosures 80, Lawyers II, Lum-
bermen 4, Merchants 4, Teachers 2, Hotelkeep
er l, Blacksmith /, Carpenter |; Mechanic l.
Land Agent / Stove dealer /, Printer /, Manu-
facturer J. Painter /, Millwnght l, Working
democrat /, C. II. Walker) Harness maker
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31
MURDER AND SUICIDE.


Coroner Pulls held an inquest on the bodies
of Sarah Sharp and John Everett, in Penfcld.-
Everett was a brother-n-law of Miss Sharp, and
for several years had had illicit intercourse with
her. A man, by the name of Charles Edwards
had lately become intimate with Miss Sharp,
which created jealousy on the part of Everett
The evidence is that he sharpened a lack-knit
and proceeded to the residence of Mr.. Campbell
where Miss Sharp and Edwards were. Everett
waited outside to sec il Edwards and Miss Sharp
were intimate. About 8 o'clock Miss Sharp
went out at the door, and minute after, u scream
was heard, when Campbell and Edwards went
out and found Miss Snaps throat cnt frent ear
to ear, and EVar3;t in the same condition..
Everett was about 40 years OF aye Miss
Sharp about 80.
The following note was foIal in EH3ro:t's
pocket:
"My God Sarah, could ever have believed
when had seen with my own eyes Never
did think of such nan-that SO dmlnutive
man should take my privilege, that you have
promised me so much. My God, Sarah / had
rather be dead twice. He will drive me mad -
You don't know my feelings, see every motion
see when you parted. | see that Hiss You
made my feelings mad, and for this die"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31
Paincs' Magnetic Electrical Light.

rom me me OF the first announcement of this discovery
considerable confidence in its probability and also the
HAMMER la "hlch he obtained his effects, but the
coupled The economy of the process. But since the
lest puocaon OF his pan of producing have been
one starving TACT which Is not accounted the resulting
decomposition of the water which is that no oxygen Is
eNoed Now as water has before only been receivable in
70 one measure Of oxygen and two measures Of hydrogen
an question occurs, what becomes of the oxygen? As vet
nl no explanation as to what becomes of this ap-
parenty most important element in its constitution Of l,
nav s seen any as yet though may possibly by in
affl'e nj toIerably correct conclusion as L,
me cur " placing glass Of water in the circuit OF one
OF me eleco'e winch appears TO be the principal cause
in the receiver Now is well known fact that with The
ordinary electrical machine TO fire gunpowder you must in
errupt the current with weted string or thread or line
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31

II We shall not compromise selfrespect we wish 10
say lew words in reply to aibelOus and scurrous attack
which appeared in the bunker organ this city last week
That sheet within few weeks has learned how TO spell
hcnosa; and about the time, took in the Editor
ana publishers name; that what appears choice
columns, stands there without any responsible or irespo-
slbe name The ancient pedar of waemclons and succo-
ash however, must be suspected of knowing what goes
INTO It's columns, and until an announcement OF his retire
mcn made, is responsible far as his reSpoHsbfy cr-
teRGS for what adorns that Incompatible sheet Whether
ne or the sandy headed partner the cnnd
dates for Senator pcrpeated the article question: can
De easily guessed. An lnsiHuaton appears that we have
not paid over the school monies should
Now the petOgger knew when he penned that statement
ne was pennIng iasehOOdoT if it has been paid over
why not call and getH none of my property is mortgaged:
never took the benefit of bankrupt act my bail are good
do not do business IN the OF jeremiah 3 Hunting
ton; my press and type mOrgaged half do
zen different individuals II we any body in public
or private capacity present the We will pay il
VIII the Preyers in chancery say as much? Why does
not TINS petIliogger the job of collecting these den-
quences on pary" He stayed New York last sum
iieF or months hunting these collecting Jobs. We
Siou 'hlhk Ne would 60 in for thsit Is home
LUIS money SHAVING pettiDgger, it Conented,
IKE The Jackall whom he emuaes in simply proving IN
o e remains OF ne dead attempting appropriate his
NAV the substance OF The widow and orphan but he is in
dustousy attempting by vuperaton, Islander and false
mood OF the living to make q character for himself
The peroraon of this wonderful article is SO like The pa-
thec appeals of this tender barrstc that none can mistake
It's paternonly think of those white hars it is strange
that sometimes dye the black We Weld TO no man
in respect for vruous and intellectual age But we submit
prosecuted out OF third of the earnings nearly two
years service. by claiming Office which the Su-
preme Court Of this Stale had decided could be filled by
al election until the Fall of 1851. c.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31

The message Of His Excellency, Gov. Booth
10 his constituents, the "Sovreigns of Wis
co7sin, is a rich document made up Of quiet,
sarcastic humor, with sharp points sticking out
all round. If this Legislature is any thing like
is predecessor, we should not be bit surprised
10 see it accept of the recommendation relative
to final settlement with Us for the revised sta
tutes. it doss, we shall get on; the work un-
dor the title Of a " romance of the 10Th century,
by a variety of authors, pu; yellow cover on
it, and as we have the copy right, and are autho.
rised to sell at 81 copy, we shall no doubt f.
naly realize that $4,000 that we and others
once heard SO much about
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31

The Senate Of this State has passed by very
decided VOTE 1--WE believe 1 to y bill abolisbipo
Cpital Punishment, substituting instead, perpetu.
al imprisonment and confident opinions are enter.
tanned, that it will pass the House The Milwau.
kee Sentinel takes the field zcaously against II ,
proposed REFORM and cites from the Detroit Adver.
u5er the experience Of Michigan, to prove its posi-
uon. The article quoted states that the crime Of
murder has been mitch more frequent in the state
of Michigan since the abolition of capital punish
meht than before, that it is no doubt refesrible
tAe repeal Of that law and the people are clamorous
for Its restoration. This NAV all be so, though We
Doubt what isstated with regard to the popular fee.
ling We have heard such assertions before. but
the unanimity with which the legislature has here
tofore refused to rcceie leads us to infer that the
popular feeling is not as represented That the
crime OF murder may have increased is not only
possible but probable and that the increase NAV be
referred to the repeal of the law is possible, but
our philosophy instead of finding in that fact an ar
gument for capital punishment, finds the reverse
IAe main argument in favor of the abolition of ca
pltal punishment is that it educaes the race to the
commission of the crime it Furnishes Men are the
creatures Of education in a great measure and the
men who are now on the stage Of action in Michigan
nave been educated under this system, and are ma
hfeStng only the inevitable results of their teach
ing And it is natural too, that these fierce ,,as
sIcns carefully insted, should break out with Vi
olence on the least rclaxation of the vndctye law
holding them in check. The whole man has been
perverted by this false system of education-phv-
scai fear is the highest motive that has been an
peaed to to do the right or avoid the wrong and A,
consequence the moment this false check is re-
Taxed, all these Smoulder!ng passions break out
we tor one, do not expect these reforms to " orI
out their results in an hour nor day, nor year
Institutions centuries Old do not lose all their now
er the moment they are abolished; they have THEN
counterpart IN stronger or weaker degree in eve.
ny mind Of the race and it is not too much to ask
that at least one generation may grow up and be
educated under the new Influences before we pre
tend TO speak positively as to their results
WehOpe our legislators at Madison will not be
influenced by such extremely narrow and partial
evidence as the Sentinel cites. Let them satisfy
themselves that the proposed reform is right in it.
selt-correSponds with the duties and interests o.
the race-when they may rest assured that it will
work only good.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31

of water upon glass plate, the wet thread Offering
amount OF resistance electricity of such
ensity than the ordinary chain does and thereby
sufficient etadaon to the current TO ignite the gunpowder
which effect consider analogous Paines glass wa
ter between of the electrodes But then ii may be
said how can this prevent the eyouson of the oxygen it
being present constituent element of the water? This
question consider cannot be answered without the asss
of the theory that hydrogen may be the prmodea ell
ement or simple elementary body and that oxygen is
y combination of many hydrogens Say that water is
compounded of 2hydrogens and oxygen, then hydro
gems equals in atomic weight oxygen, shall have in
stead OF hydrogen, oxygen-waer: hydrogens-wa-
ter. And this appears probable inasmuch it would
give out the enormous quantity ydogen that is stated
be done, by Paine's process.
this then be the case that instead of evolving gas
from the water only is evolved, which must
sdered the simple element then this will go far TO prove
that there may be only be simple elementary body in
all nature for 10 hydrogens water in the way
oxygen and hydrogen water then may say that all
at present socaed elementary bodies made up
equivalents of hydrogen, and gold monomaniacs will
only have to find the of combining 200 hydrogens
and gold will be the undoubted result
kenosha, Jan. D. 1851. VIM BUFFHAM.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31
VOTE IN THE SENATE.

The following is the vote in the u s. Sen.
ate on motion to lay on tie table petition fol
the immediate repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law
Our Senators with Col. Benton voted against
this motion. The vote was as follows:
YEAs.--Messrs. Atchison, Bell, Berrien, Bor-
land, Bradbury, Cass, Clay, Clemens, Davis OF
Miss, Dawson, Dickinson, Dodge Of Iowa
Douglas, Downs, Felch, Gwinn, Houston, Hunt,
or, Jones, King, Mangum, Mason, Morton, Nor
ris, Pearce, Phelps, Rhett Rusk, Shields, Soule
Spruance, Underwood, Wales and Whitcomb--
80.
Massachusetts,. Baldwin, Benon, Chase
Cooper, Davis of Mass. Dayton, Dodge Of WIS
E% nhn Hale mel na and W Mer Seward Smith
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31
Chicago and wisconsin state Line Rail-


We learn that movement has been made
within a few days past at Chicago, to secure a
charter for Railroad from that place to the
State line in McHenry county, with an expecta-
ton that the Rock River Valley Union Railroad
Co. will connect with them at that point. Should
we succeed in procuring the charter asked of the
Legislature for the Railroad between Milwau-
kee and Chicago, of which there is no doubt, by
reference to the map it will be seen that il is the
most favorable point for US to make the connec-
ton.
AT Railroad meeting held in Chicago on the
~ inst, among the resolutions passed relative to
the construction of Railroad to the Indiana
State line, we notice the following, more nearly
affecting the interests of our State:
"ResoLred, That the same facilities be grant
ed TO companies desiring 20 construct roads from
Chicago TO the Wisconsin State line, as are
granted TO those choosing to construct their roads
from Chicago to the Indiana line with the same
privileges and restrictions in every respect"
Wisconsin
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31

DTBy an article we copy from the Mlwau-
kee Wisconsin, it will be seen that some new
rail road projects are agitatng the public mind
1t is proposed to make the connecting point be-
tween Wisconsin and Illinois, of the Milwaukee
and Chicago rail road, some place in McHenry
county. Our citizens should look TO it that the
Milwaukee and Chicago road, if constructed ut
all, does not give the go by to this place.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31
commissioners Notice.

WxyE the Subscribers Commissioners aPpo,,n.en ~
NN The County Court of the county OF hehosha W III
ceve examine and adjust all claims and az Pars in sid
persons agans Albert G. Northwayi Iae A. hayehv give
Tod ih anu we have appointed the following times and %
ces when and where will meet faG e Pu yg Of The
,,na @ Backman in the Town of Paris on nS s
~ and i0S DAYS of March ls5l at 10 o'clock A. Nh a
continue til O'Clock, p, NJ. of each day. anu 70 nav
oar from dav to day a. the business Of our by
Ter1ire and we further give notice that the tne s d
The said court for creditors present their Claims !"
me 9Th day Of January, 1859 o1uAu
JEHIAL II. HITCHCOCK; q
Paris Japua-y 20, 1851,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31

DTSome of the papers of the State in favor oi
re-estabshing the usury laws, object to Mr.
Gales bill because it puts the maximum of int.
rest 100 low. We don't understand this. We
supposed the object of the proposed usury law
was to benefit tho poor borrower, by enabling
him 10 get money at the prescribed rates. Why
then object to Mr.. Gales bill as fixing the rate
too low? Why not go the whole length for the
unfortunate borrower, and enable him to get mo-
nay for nothing, by prescribing that no interest
all shall be taken. We contend, in all can
dor, that ii 1.escribing money TO be worth II OF
7 per cent. will make ii so, thenit may with the
same ease be fixed at less rate, even down to
nothing, which Of course would be most satsfac-
tory to the unfortunate borrower. The idea of
fixing the value of money by law, is. in our view,
about as insane notion as ever possessed hui
man understanding; and the very necessity which
exists for having money, increases, if possible,
the impossiblity Of fixing such value. Suppose
for instance, there are two articles bearing the
same relation to the wants and necessities of the
race, certainly there can be no more reason for
fixing the price of one than the other. Suppose
then again, that flour is extremely. scarce and
difficult to be obtained, does any person think
that by fixing the price of flour at $500 bar
rel. it could be bought for that. Every body
comprehends at once that the effect would be
to throw out of the business all who fear the law
and compe' buyers to pay not only an enhanced
price for the article, in consequence Of absence
of compctition, but something extra beside to pay
for the risk of evading the law. Now the diff
ference between money and flour is, that while
the latter is but one of the necessarics of life.
the former represents all the necessaries Of life
and when money is scarce every thing is scarce
and to attempt to regulate the price of money is
to attempt to regulate the price of every neces-
sary article of commerce; so it can readily be
inferred that if it be impoltic to regulate the
price of such an article as -four, how much more
mpolitic it must be to attempt to regulate the
value Of every thing. If we belong to any class
it is to that of the unfortunate borrowers, and as
one Of that class we pray the Legislature not to
enact usury law.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31
EXTRACT OF A LETTER DATED

w ASKING Ton, jan ytIl, 1901.
Congress, you perceive, is very idle this ses-
sion. There seems to be disposition INDUCED
in by many members, to do as little as possible
it is in this way our enemies expect to defeat
the passage of the Harbor Bill. The politicians,
here, seem to be at sea without compass.
The political elements are in such commotion
they have no confidence in any policy Just now.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31
A CASE OF CDsTIVENESS CURED.

WISrARSS BALSAM or WILD, CHERRY WIp
Hirncies More crdeRoG Of its Hedith Rcso
lafre-We wish it may be distinctly understood. that
cry certificate ntsatcmen of cures performed by Wsars
Balsam Of WH6 Cherry, vhsh publish, is strictly true
We give and dates and invite the closest sOrutay
and challenge the most rigid inquiry to the a1hencay
Of our statements, hrouiDg ClI well that knowledge Of
fGcs to the great superiority of This medcine is alone
necessary TO insure lis prescription. lett CURES!aRI
Wherever Wstafs Baisam of Wild Cherry is utroducedt
at atans that high reputation which il richly de-
serves. What stop It's sale when every hand be
witnessed its wonderful cures? The Of Asthma
but dangerous coughs and also those that long
Standing, Bronchitis and Consumption, in its early
always cured by this remarkable medicine.
No other can be like it. See Advertisement 4-35
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-31

LARGE ORCHARD-Mr BATEMAY ofthe Ohio
Cullivator, owns orchard extending over about
fifty acres, and containing five thousand trees
5000 peach and 1000 apple-the whole en-
closed by thief-proof Usage orange hedge
There are nearly forty varieties of fruit some OF
which are not generally known, and all are the
very best for market purposes