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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-01-16
DIR. JOHN II. lEENxON,
GARNET FURNITURE,

MANUFACTURED and for SAFE
By the undersigned in the Shop
No. 5, opposite the new Post Of
fee building, formerly occupied By John Pore
An assortment now on hand, and new lot OF
thoroughly dry lumber and hands employed ma
king more furniture.
RTCOFFINS made to order at any time and
arrangements made by which in few weeks
Hearse will be furnished TO those who may de-
sire il.
Come and see and bring your money along:
WM. BURRlS.
Davenport, April 25sh, 1850. 33-ly.
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CINCINNATI FURNTTTRI
STORE.

IN FEARING. Agent for the abc-. ,,,,
~ Q iishment has jus, received hr all
splendid assortment Of Ready Made Fsmsrl
which will be kept constantly on hand md Vi u
at the lowest prices, in the New Dricl Bal!,f|
adjoining the Post Office. \
"Comc one, come Gil"
Come give VS. call,
Come examine this Fan.
Come, We'll try 10 please all,
Davenport, 9ef. 10Th, 1850 81
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BAKERY AND BUTCHEHY.

- MOORE has again commend!
- Butchering and will be found haa
stand 10 serve all iriendsand old cussomsn v !
Fresh Meat, as frequent as i will oepcsa.
him to procure il nj present, and hopes ., =
time 10 be able TO have mes, on TUESDAY, nsz
day and Saturday Of each week.
lie will also have constantly on %" s'
Crackers, Cakes, &c. c.4
Tho highes, market price paa 10 ~
Chickens, Eggs, Butter, Potatoes, VasN'
Davenport, June '3,h, 1850.
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II. SAN FORD,
nnuooxsy AND anoO1a.

IL tho Old STAND on Front SVSS'
~ Davenport, Iowa, has laid in full assors-
nen, ofDrugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Groceries'
sui,s. Spices, Oils, Paints, G., for the season,
.omnr,sno almos. every article in the line
monp which arc the following, viz
All DIR. Jaync's Medicines,
Wis,ar's BaIsum Wild Cherry,
Townsend's Sarsaparilla,
Hungarian Balsani,
Indian Vegetable Tonic,
Mofia,'s Phoenix Billers,
lIaycs I.inament for Piles,
Upham's Pile Elecluary,
Pain Extractor,
I.ioamcnts oil kinds,
Jaynes, Moffats, Braggs, Brandreths,
Wrirhts, Smiths, Peters, Lees,
Porlers, Clevelands, and
Emersous Pills,
Black and Cayenne Pepper,
Allspicc, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs,
Cinnamon, Race, W. !. and Ground
Ginger. SaIera,ns, Sal Soda, Alum,
Coppcras, Salt Peter,
CHALK, Pitch and Rosin,
Dried Apples aud Peaches,
Raisins, Figs, prunes,
Gurrun,s, Tamarinds,
Cnron and Daics,
Imperial, Gun Powder,
Young li,son. and Black Teas,
Goldfish. Mackerel. Smoked Herring,
Tobacco, Segars, Snuff, aud
Pipes, all kinds;
Liverpool Blown, Ground Alum,
Il "a. Ia Nal
Paints, Oils, Turpen,ine, Varnishcs,
Brushes, Glass, Patty, Nails, Cordase
Lines aud Soaking Twinc,
Gun Powder, Shot, Lead and T. Caps
Indigo, Madder, Logwood, Fustic,
Red Wond, Annatta, &C.;
Cocoa \ nd Chocolate, Old Java, Rio,
and HAVANA Coffee, Rice, Tap,oc",
Pearl Sage, Arrow Root, Pearl Barley,
Vcrmiulla, Soda, Batter and Sweet
Crackers, Loaf, Powdered, Crushed,
Clarified and n. Q. Sugars,
Golden and N. O. Syrups,
S. II. and N. o. Molasses,
Old Olard and Seignotte Brandy,
Part, Madeira, Sweet Malaga, and
Claret Wines, Holland and Baltimore
Gin. Jamaica Rum, and Old Mononga
hela Whiskey, fr Medical purposes.
Abscynth, Alcohol, Cider Vinegar
an Lime Juice, Sperm. Star aud
Tallow Candles, CASTLE, Rosin,
Almond, Windsor and other Soaps,
Candies Ass'd.. Wisiar's Cough Co ndy,
Ginger Nuts, Writing and Letter Paper
Blk, Blue, and Red lux,
Superior Steel Pens, Quills, &c.
Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Filberis and
Hazlcnuts. Pen and Pocket Knives,
Razors. Scissors. Pocket Books,
Wallets, Silk and Cotton Purses,
Combs. Ass'd. Violin Strings,
lair Brushes, &c. &c
The above with a, least 500 different articles
,ot enumerated are all warranted OF the hes
quality, and will be sold as low as q. any Store
n the county. Cash or goods will be paid To-
Butter, Cheese, Tollo~, Eggs, Oats, Grass Seed
slaxseed, &c.
B. SANFORD.
n..annax. yrrs TIL lHy0
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GOATS Of all kinds, viz

Pantalo0ls.
Cashmere Pants, all colors. Doe skin, BLACK,
yellow. green brown, drab, Tweed Cashmere Of
all colors, black sainett, giey blue, steel mixed,
leans, brown and blue, corduroy, sheep, grey.
Tests Vests.
Silk, satin, cashmere. Merino, cloth satinett.
Boys Clothing.
Over Goats, blankets, beaver pants.
CLOAKS OF the latest and most fashionable
styles, and cheap.
Furnishing Goods.
Linen bosomed shirts, calico, check. red and
white plaid shirts and drawers, Canton flannel 90.
silk handkis., neck do. suspenders, socks
Hats and Caps
Fur, wall, silk plush caps with variety Of ON
er kinds.
Trunks, carpet bags, Buffalo robes, Baiiaio O.
yer shoes.
A splendid assortment of Cloths and CASH
meres and yestings Black French Cloth, bea-
yer, blue, green, Dealice, &c.
CaSSimereS.
Plain, bl4ck, doe skin do. Fancy CassimeIes
green, yellow. brown, check, OF different styles
Also fine selection OF Vestings, S.lk Velvet
| satin, silk, Cashmere, Merinc.
SatinettS
Brown, blue, Gfey, brown black.
All OF which will be sold BY the piece. or made
up in the most fashionable New York Styles, al
such prices which cannot fail TO give entire salts
faction
| Therefore if YOU want the best articles at to-
lowest prices, or if you merely wish to CRAFTY
/ your taste BY examining well selected stock
| CsLL IMMEDIATELY at the OLD IOWA
CLOTHING STORE, where the subscriber vii
always be on hand.
November Z, 1850.
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FRUIT TREES 4 SRRUBBERY

FRUIT TREES & SlsK BURBERRY
UDllE subscriber is Agent for JNo. SIcfR
- SON & BROTHERS, Of 81. Louis, in the sale
Of Fruit Trees and Shrubber which he Will
order and hav, delivered TO any person whc may
wish to purchase. Messrs. s. & BIS. assortment
is very large and all orders will be filed al yer,
,ow rates. A catalogue may be seen BY calling
on the subscriber, in Rock Island, one door east
~ Sailors Shop.
T.. JACKSON, Agent.
X pck bland, Sept. %, 1850. 3-a
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TO THE PUBLIC
HEREyER CANDY
Wv thoaad
hemos,e n compromised the day.
GhicagoIheir sales IN -Four Honas
Chicago certify thai the ooNng
Chemist
thai, hag
whoh used
+ g
HENRY RICHIE lpsr Rwmaal 8 do
R.&H N. Chicago GOTH 8i9
om o these genle r
e5-A disountn country Merchants 20
Storms Candy and take other
& May l85O35-l
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WHEAT! WHEAT

ME wish 10 purchase any quantity Of good
w Merchanfablc Wheat, delivered ut our
Store in Davenport this fall and winter, for
which we will pay the highest Marie, price in
c ish or pods, VAN TUYL d COOK.
Davenport, Oct oath, 1850.
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Better Testimony than rns erer os,,,J;
Jaror of any Medicine,
From Dr.. James NJ. Moor,
Mr.. John Bull l have no hesitation in ,,;
that ! believe your Sarsaparilla 10 BE- III. hs
ticie ever manufactured Tor the cure Of s.,o'I'
Syphilis, and many other Cuianeous and f,h,I'
lar Affections, having used il " It'll en,i, ,u,.'
ia number ofthe above cases. =
!, }. N. MOORE, Mn
Louisville, Dec. Goth, l0l..
Principal office, 81 Fourth IT.. Loui,ylL +,
4 SANDER
.9ge'd for Scott Gown
Davenport, Sept. 10Th, 1850 ~
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II. S. CRAIG.

II. -. Olt1AlU,
HAS a few superior STOVES left Those
IL wishing Bargains in III I line will consult
their own interests BY giving me cali, as make
my own trimmings and know them to be Of SUI
perior quality. Also, Rotary Srour PuMrs, for
wells cis,erns, cast iron kettles, brass kettles,
lead pipe, pig lead, sheet zinc, &c &c.
Tin and sheet iron ware OF the best qualify
All of which he will sell cheap for cash, or ap-
proved produce. Clean cotton or linen rags, old
pewter, old brass, copper and beeswax taken in
exchange, at the old stand Front street, opposite
the brick steam mill.
Davenport, Nov. Is, 1850. 3m
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THOSE LOCKS HAVE GOMEZ

4 nd are jus, the thing YOU have all been
n waiting for-whether for Front door or
bnck-Parlor or hnchen-Co sc' or bed room !;
every variety in style, quality. size and price, al
aILpRErH's. Builders Hardware Establishment,
under the lie Claire house. Oct "a.
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ITO SPORTSMEN-Shot pouches, powder
i TASKS, game bags, gun wads, and percussion
caps Also, Hazards splendid rife powder. in
ID. csnisier., for sale by II. A. PORTER.
Nov. 81, 1850
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STEAM SAW MILL FOR
SALE OR TO LET.

This property which is offered for sale is sit
L uated In The lower part Of the City Of Dav-
export and is in good running order. It has in
operation one perpendicular Saw, cutting from
5000 to 5000 #. Of lumber per day, and power
Sufficient to drive large Circular Saw. II not
sold il will be 10 let from The first Of next April
Apply TO P. TRAYNOR, Agent.
Davenport, Aug. 20, 1850. 5l-Gm
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Fall and Winter Stock Of
MADE CLOTHING,

Cloths, Cassimers, vestings, &C., and he feels
confident in saying that be viii be able 10 COM
pete with any house in the West. and BY odds 70
give better bargains than can be afforded in any
other Establishment in the place. He is largely
supplied with every variety Of articles in his line,
and will take pleasure in showing and selling his
goods. His supply consists in part OF
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EVERY BODY, Alloy!
OLD ORIGINAL CLOTHING EII.
PORIUM.
LARGEST arrival YET.
HONOR BRIGHT. NO HUMBuG..

yJyHE Proprietor of the OLD ORIGINAL
i CLOTHING STORE-on Front street, i'm
rneda;ely opposite the Mills, has the pleasure o.
announcing to his friends and old customers, that
IA has III n rpcayetl his
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TESTIMONIALS

REV. F. W. sEHON-REv. T.. sTrvr,.,
The following is verbatim copy Of . w., ~
cate now in the possession Of The n, !" ee'tf,
Bulls Sarsspaiilla. Rev. 4. ". Sehonp !. y. 4
and generally known IS on elooaen. ..S ! Y WV
plished Pastor Of the M. T.. Church -, ,1u noee'a
Stevenson has been knnown as ons ~ osu Aer
talented and Jealous members that n. r ae ns
Conference could boast OF for manv -, . Aslaxt
at this time is filling the high and rrs ss."-
ton Of agent for the M. f. Book Cors. ",'usa q.
the world produce better or more sa,;. %.'a "
timony In favor OF any medicine. ~
Louisville, May ooh ,oo
We have used John Bulls Sarsap.,;ii' ill.,, SS
known il TO be used with entire s,,;.s., ;a an
we have no hesitation in stating Ira, :. a.
il to be . sale and valuable medic Il conna Nsh
calculated 10 produce much good ~
much suffering; and therefore. Womb NV 'sxa
fully and most earnestly recommend il n S s.s
flicied. " '0@t
lo'sneoI E.W sEHoy
ESTEyENSN
Testimonials iAeMc folloriino r,.d.,.
perfuons all commca.s on n, ,S.;..
ofBslfs Sdrsapdriiia: '"'
From Dr.. l.. p. Yandell. Profes,o, ofrA.,;.
in the Louisville Medical COLLEGE " o''uaa7
| ~ have looked over The Isi of ;..r.l.
posing John Bulls Compound Err, . y ~ e0s
parilia and have no hesitation in say;". 10, !" ..m
form asale compound and one Ina, p.sn; is. y
IN chrome diseases, TO which j, is applicable
,, 7. p YANDEL'., ND
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COO LBS. Western Reserve Cheese. for sale
OUU at the Store Of B. SANFORD.
Nov l4h, 1850.
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LUMBER! LUMBER!

LUMBER! LUMBER!
I'VE undersigned would respectfully inform
j the citizens OF Davenport ana vicinity, that
he is still running the Steam, Sar Mil in the low
par, Of town, and is prepared 10 ill all orders
Tor LUMBER with promptness.
lie has now on hand
100000 feet Of Dry Lumber,
And will always keep constant supply, con-
sis'ing of Flooring, Joists, Siding, Common inch
Boards; six inch Fencing, 70, ~ and i6 feet long,
Clear Lumber and Lath, which he can afford 10
sci! as low as can be had in the place.
WIN. HOWARD.
Davenport Oct. 81, 1850. 8-3m
GMiTH'S Bellows, Vices, Anyis and Screw
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Sugars, Teas, Coffee all kinds, for sale by
~ Nov 18th, 1850. b. SANFORD.
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Pos, Office Room, Second
Davenport, NV. i4sh, 1850.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
Robhorv of the Peonle,s RonI.

On Sunday night last, the Peoples Bank on
Third street, was entered and robbed of about
two thousand dollars in money, and twelve
gold watches. 1t appears that the burglars
gained access to the bank By cutting through
the brick wall which separated the hall of the
building from the banking room. After ac-
complishing this they broke open the safe by
means OF crowbar, and with instruments
prepared for tie purpose to cut hole through
The quarter inch plate iron, which formed the
inner door, removed the lock, and then secured
everything valuable which the safe contained.
The funds Of the bank, Mr.. Manchester in
forms us were deposited the day previous in
another bank; otherwise the robbers would
have obtained large booty. The burglars
went to work very leisurely, it seems, for they
brought their lunch with them, and the rem
nants Of eggs and other eatables were found
in the bank. They must have been engaged
all night in performing their work, but they
took the precaution oflocking the door of the
hall after they had entered, which circum-
stance prevented their discovery. They left
behind them several Of the instruments.
The safe is embedded in thick wall, and
with its double iron doors, was supposed to
be inaccessible; but the robbery was no doubt
performed by persons experienced in the bu-
siness. Two men have been arrested on sus-
picion, and are awaiting examinatio - Gin.
Norpareil. r w N
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
A New steamer

For the Cincinnati and Portsmouth trade
TO be called thu Scioto. No. 2. is now being
built by Messrs. Johnston & Morton, and is
TO be commended by that excellent officer,
Capt. Kepner. She will be perfect beau
ty 10 model, and stand No. among the up
per trade steamers. The fine engines OF
ihe old Scioto are to be transferred to the
new boat with entirely new boilers. The
painting and other ornamental work is to
be done by Mr.. John Owen, the patriarch ol
steamboat painters, who has sent enough
of white lead afost upon steamers 10 cover
The blackness of an African empire OF sa.
bles. The increased and increasing trade
between Cincinnati and Portsmouth, justi
fies steamer Of larger capacity than any
heretofore used.-Cin. Com.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
rhn New Conatitution.

wepresent our readers to-day. with the
new Constitution of the State, upon the mer-
itsof whichit viii be their privilege and duty
to decide by vote on the third Tuesday (l7th)
Of June next.
tits not to be expected that every provision
in this instrument will meet the entire ap-
probation of all. There are some, TO which
we should strenuously object if presented
singly. But as whole, We shall go for it
most heartily, knowing that it contains ma
ny provisions far superior to the old one, and
far better calculated to promote the prosper
ity and welfare Of the people.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
n-1y- Father Richie has sold out he

90 Father Richie has sold out the
Washington Union, for $4,000, 10 A. j.
Donaldson, the adopted son oI Gen. Jack.
son and Gen. Armstrong. They take pos
session Of the Office on the 18th of April.
The principles Of the paper, says the Wash
ington correspondent Of the Evening Post,
will be something between those or Air.
Van Buren's administra tion, and those late
ly advocat d by the vetiring editor. The
compromise will be sustained Us system,
and an effort will be made toreconcile The
serious divisions which have destroyed har.
mon, Of action between the Democracy Of
the North and South.
"Msjor Donaldson is the adopted son Of
Andrew Jackson. He was private secreta-
~ 10 that great chief during his brilliant ad-
ministra lion. II seems, from Mr.. Riyes'
revelations that he was applied to 10 conduct
Mr.. Folks organ after it was determined TO
su9ercede Mr.. Blair, in 1850. He, " as SUBJ
srquently appointed Minister to Prussia,
and was superseded March 9TH, l849, by the
appointment of Hannegan.
Gen. Armstrong was an aid to General
Jackson, befre New Orleans; always enioy.
ed bis friendship and confidence, and inber-
tied his sword, or rather received II BY test
ament. During Mr.. Polk's term he was Con-
sui at Liverpool"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
A Spirited Move.

The Cincinnati Enquirer says: The House
OF Representatives OF Massachusetts, have Or
dered resolution 10 be engrossed which Of
iers reward of ten thousand dollars for the
discovery Of the cause and the remedy for the
potato rot-the discovery to stand success
ful test of five years trial.
We hope the stimulus thus afforded to the
inquiring minda of our yankee friends, will
be productive of the desired end
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24

The Wesiesn Reserve Looming Up.
We agree perfectly with our neighbcr, the
Tribune & Clipper. in wishing to see The
time. when the people Of this great State
will shake off the influence Of the northern
fanatics of the Western Reserve; who have
but one single idea, and that one seems to
look to the particular interest Of the gentle
mtm Of color"
And for the purpose of informing our
readers, how far this same Western Reserve
has Wade-d into the offices, and control of
the State. we give the following article from
the Cincinnati Enquirer, the most of which
was published by our neighbors in their daily
Of the 2lst:
The WESTERN REsERvE.-Vaughan, of the
True Democrat, (Abo.) in jubilating over
Wade's election, says:
"Let us rejoice, also, that the Senator is
from the Reserve! We shall be known now,
politically, in ohiop
Known politically in Ohio7 We should
thinkso. Let us see what high officials are
residents Of the Reserve.
Reuben Wood--Govenor
B. F. Wade-U. S. Senator.
A. A. Bliss-Treasurer Of State.
H. w. King-Secretary of State.
p. Hitchcock,
R. R 2. Spalding, Judges of Supreme Court
r. p. Ranney,
E. N. Sill-Acting Fund Commissioner.
J. F. Morse-Speaker H. R.
L. Dewey-Warden Penitentiary.
We think that is doing pretty well for the
Reserve.
May be, however, that is not the sense in
which Vaughan wishes to be understood.
He, doubtless, means that through Wade the
decided Abolition ism Of the Reserve will be
known. We hardly would have supposed
that even Wade's election was necessary to
make the Reserve politically known in Ohio
or elsewhere; but that he loill make it thor
oughly understood, and as the editor Of the
True Democrat wishes it to be understood,
we have not particle OF doubt.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
Reduction of Canal Tolls.

We are happy TO notice by the "Rates OF
Toll'' adopted by the Beard Of Public Works,
on the 18th inst. that very considerable
reduction has been made from former rates.
The number Of railroads constructed and in
process Of construction throughout the State,
almost all of which will more or less d.
rectly be competitors of the canal in the
business Of transportation, renders such
modification in the tariff OF tolls necessary
And while the public will be thereby bene-
fitted, the increased business consequent
upon the modification will no doubt keep
the revenue to its present point il it does
not increase it.
We have not had time to institute q close
comparison in regard to all the articles, but
the difference in some of the leading ones
is as follows:
Ona great number Of agricultural and
manufactured products which formerly paid
9 mills a 1000 pounds on the first 100 miles.
and 6 for each 100 miles over, the toll is
now and a mills, being reduction of 30
per cent. Merchandise which formerly paid
20 and Is or $3.50 from Lake TO River, is
now charged 10 and -. or 81 90 from Lake
to River, which is about 80 per cent reduc-
tion for short distances and 60 per cent.
through. On bacon, lard, tobacco and other
articles Of that kind, d considerable rduc-
ton has been made. The average reduction
on the leading articles transported will BE-
not far from 35 per cent. 1t may reach DO.
The most important, difficult and delicatp
duty to be performed BY the Board Of Pub
lie Works is the adjustment Of the rates Of
toll, so as TO promote, in the most efficient
manner, the interests Of the State and the
business community. There is such vast
number Of considerations bearing upon the
subject, the differences that il is necessary
ry TO make in different articles, and the con-
slant fuc:uation in the course Of trade, all
tend 10 complicate and embarrass the SUBJ
ject. We know that the present Board have
bestowed much time, thought and inquiry in
The Investigation of this subject, and we be-
lieve, in making the great reduction they
have, they have acted wisely. There can
certainly be no just ground of complaint
now on the part of shippers and traders that
the tolls are too high, at least, that the
change has not been great enough. If prac-
tice should prove that some articles will
bear further reduction, we have no doubt
it will be made at the proper time; but un.
til such is the case it cannot be expected
We do rot believe that for many articles
that railroads will ever supercede ca
mails, particularly when already constructed
and in operation. We think that the in.
crease of business the conf lg season on the
Ohio Canal will prove the opinion corec,
one.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
Outrage.

Four as villaincus looking chaps as we
have set eyes on for many day, wee bio't
before the Mayor on Friday for committing
a rape upon young and delicate boxing
female, the daughter Of Mr.. Stiles. The
father and daughter lived about three miles
from the city, near the turnpike. We did not
hear the evidence but learnt that the eperpe-
traitors resorted there on Thursday night, and
,hreatning the father if he made any dis
turbance, they dragged the female from her
bt d and accompli he'd their foul purpOse.-
the four were committed 10 Jail. Que con
cerned in the Outrage is still at large.
P. S.-The fifth scamp has been arrested.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24
southern Retribution.

The Clarion, of Paulding, Miss, on the lSt
inst, gave the details Of terrible tragedy:
Mrs. Mary Dixon, wife Of John Dixon, was
knocked down and her person violated by a
negro man named Haley, belonging to Mr..
Zachariah Thompson. After he accomplish
ed the outrage, the flend murdered both Mrs.
D. and her little infant clild. who was with
her. Haley was arrested, and his guilt being
established beyond all doubt, he was borne to
a tree, chained to it, and thus burned to death
in the presence Of large number Of men
and women.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-03-24

A cutoff has been recently made in the
Mississippi at Terapin Neck, 56 miles above
Vicksburg. 1t is 25 miles round the neck
and only $50 yards across, where the cutoff
is making, with fall Of five feet. Were the
channel Of the Mississippi Strengthened, the
fall, per mile, would be increased, consequent
iy the velocity Of the current would be great.
er, and the channel deepened. This woult
do more to prevent overfows than all tht
levees that could be built.-Cin. Com.
But after it were done, wall of stone OF
both sides would be necessary to keep i
straight.