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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-09

COMMISSION on CLAIMS AGAINST MEAlCo.-
Washington, Tuesday Jan. T. l55l-The two
memorials of John A. Robinson, severally claim
ing for illegal exactions and seizure Of goods, at
G1aysma. in ls43 and 1914, and for a forced loan
exacted from him at Hermcsello, while exiled
there in 1910, being taken up for consideration,
together with the respective proofs and docu-
ments severally substantiating the same, the
Board came to separate opinions on the claims,
that both are valid against the Republic OF Mexi-
CO. and are allowed accordingly, the amount to be
awarded subject to the future action Of the Board.
1.-The memorial of John Haggerty, Thomas e.
Davis and Alexander H. Daner, claiming for the
destruction Of certain buildings and merchandise,
at place called New. w ashington, In Texas, by
the Mexican army of invasion, in 1896, being next
taken up for consideration, the Board came TO an
opinion that the claim is not valid against the he
public of Mexico, and the same was accordingly
rejected.
The memorial of Robert NJ. Forbes ane John A.
Parker, claiming for losses by the destruction OF
property in the invasion of Texas in 1886, being
next taken up for consideration, the Board came
TO an opinion that the claim Is not valid against
the Republic of Mexico aad the same was &C
cordingly rejected. The Board then proceeded to
the consideration Of the amended memorial OF
Robert j. Glow, filed on the 22d Of August last,
and came to an opinion thereon that it did not set
forth any for reversing the decision OF the
Board heretofore made, rejecting his memorial.
The memorial q Nathan Barley, administrator
Of b Boiling, deceased That OF the same, adj
ministrator Of S. Bokee, deceased That OF the
same, administrator of Alexander c. Dough-, de-
ceased being next taken up for consideration, the
Board came to an opinion that these memorials
do not set forth valid claims against the hePuohc
Of Mexico and they were accordingly rejected
Adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-09

TRIAL TRIP.-The fine new steamship alabama
innate and likeness of the Florida of the New
York and Savannah line,) made short trial trip
yesterday and worked to the satisfaction of those
who were there to see. She ran down nearly to
the Light ship, off Sandy Hook. There was Sc.
lect party of gentlemen and ladies on board who
enjoyed themselves excellently. A bountful col
lation was provided, and the work Of deglutition
was enlivened by several appropriate tOasts and
speeches The Alabama will take her place in
the line Immediately.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-09

II Attention is called to the advertisement
" Information Wanted" of Mrs Ann H. Yates
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
liz CLAIRE TouNDEY,
DAVENPORT. IOWA,

IrJNHE proprietors Of the above establishment
il would call the attention Of Millwrights and
Mill-owners, with others that may want Ma
chinery to the fact that they ready to contrac,
Tor the various kinds Of work 10 be manufactured
at their establishment, viz:
Mill Gearing for -four and Saw Mills. Hoist
ing anil lighter screws; Reaction Water Wheels
oil different, kinds. Horse powers, Threshers and
Ssparators. Tanning Mill, Corn Shelter, plow
and Cuitivator Castings. Wagon hubs, Arms
and boxes. Crates for windows, pavements and
parlors. Fronts for Store and Ware houses, col
amns plain or luted square or round. Boat and
Mill Engines, large or small, horizontal or up
right, slide or lever cat-off. Blacksmithing and
finishing and in fact every thing ordered IN our
line, Of Iron. Brass, Composition or Rabbit metal.
Our patterns will be all new and Millwrights
ordering machinery Can have it made in the la,es,
and best style.
We do not iatend to be surpassed bv any cs,ab-
lishment for neatness Of proper ion or strength
and durability. Care and experience will be ex-
escised in selecting. mixing and smelling OF met
ais 10 make il satisfactory to the purchaser and
creditabIe to The manufacturer.
LIE CLAIRE, DAVENPORT & co.
Davenport, March eth, 1851. 29.ly
N. B. We have good second hand lever En-
CINE for sale al bargain. large enough to Propel
a small boat or run OF burrs. L., ID. s. co.
I-rhe Dubuque Tribune, Iowa City Repor-
Ter and 81, Paul Pioneer will copy TO the amount
Of 80 and send bills to this office: send paper con-
tanning advertisement TO advertisers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
B. SANFORD,
DIsIGEISV AND GROCER:

A T the Old Stand on Front street, Davenport,
"A Iowa has laid in full assortment oil Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Groceries, Fruits, Spices,
Oils, Paints, &c, for the season, comprising al
most every articlein the line. Among which
are the following, viz:
All DR.. Jayne's Medicine, Hungarian Balsam,
Wisial's basam Wild Cherry, Pain Extractor,
Townsend's sarsaparilla, Emerson's pills,
Indian vegetable tonic, Linaments ofall kinds,
Mofat's PhGnx bitiers, jaynes, Moiiats,
Braggs, Brandreths, Wrights, smiths; Peters,
Lees, Porters and Cevelands pills;
Hayes Linament for piles,
Upham's pile Eleciuary:
Black and Cayenne pepper, A!lspice, Cloves,
Mace, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Race,
w. J. and Ground Ginger, saieratus. sal soda,
Alum, CoPperas, salt petrer, Chalk,
Pitch and Resin, dried apples and peaches,
Raisins, Figs, prunes, Currants, Tamaflnds,
Citron and dates, Imperial, gun powder,
Young Hyson and black Teas,
Goldfish, Mackerel, smoked herring,
Tobacco, segars, snuff, and pipes, ali kinds:
Liverpool blown, ground alum, Turks Island
ana table salts, paints, oils, turpen!ine, varnish-
cs, brushes glass, putty, nails, cordage, lines and
sacking Irvine; gunpowdcr, shot, lead aud per-
cussion Cps, indigo, Nader, logwood, iusiic,
red wood, annaita, &c.
Cocoa and Chocolate, Old Java,
Rio and HAVANA Coffee, Rice, Taploea,
Pearl sage, arrow root, pearl barley,
Vermicelia, soda, butter and sweet crackers,
Loaf, powdered, crushed, clarified and
N. O. sugars, Golden and N. q. syrups,
S. n. and N. o. Molasses,
Old O,ard and Ssgnette brandy, port,
NJ ,deira, sweet Malaga and Claret Wines,
Holland and Baltimore Gin, Jamaica Rum,
and Old Monongaheia whiskey, fes Medical
purposes.
Abscynih, Alcohol, cider vinegar and lime
Juice, sperm, star ard tallow Candies, CASTLE,
Rosin, Almond, Windsorand other soaps, candies
ass'd., Wis,ar's Cough Candy, ginger nuta, wri-
ting and letter papsr, black, blue and red Ink
superior steel pens, quilts, &c.
Almonds, Brazil nuts, fiber,s and hazlenu,s,
pen and pocket knives, razors, scissors, pocket
books, wallets, silk and cotton purses, combs,
assorted violin string , hair brushes, &c. &c.
The above with at least 500 different articles
not enumerated are all warranted Of the best
quality, and will be sold rs low as at any store
in the country Cash or goods will be paid ior
Butter, Cheese, Tallow, Eggs, Oats, Grass Seed,
Flexseed, &c.
Davenport, March Goth, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
7. HARDWOOD

IHAS Just received = supply Of coffee, sugar
i i New Orleans, Sugar House, and syrup mo.
lasses; young hyson, imperial, gunpowder. and
black teas; ground alum salt, fine dairy salt in
small sacks; superior article Of Western Re-
serve cream cheese, dried applesand peaches; bar
soap, variega,eddo, shoe backing, mustard, can
dies, fine pulvz'd saiern,us, inlb. papers; mack
ere. rice, starch, pepper, alsplce, nnsmegs raj
sins, currants, race and ground ginger buttcl
crackers, an extra fine quality of soda crackers,
aud also superior sugar crackers.
Scat iatti, and other kinds of smoking and
chewing tobacco, regalia, puerto principe, lnsso
SAM, cazadora, melee, half Spanish and Chez
root cigars and cigarettes.
Oysters, Holsters, and sardines, flberts. pecans,
cream nuts, soft shellcd almonds, English wal
nuts, and chesnuis.
Candies OF every kind and quality; Howes,
Storms, and Barrows superior cough candy.
ALSO:
Kcane's cod liver oil cough candy; green apples
OF various kinds; genuine sweet cider and cider
vinegar.
Chemical labor saving soap, from the manufac-
tory Of VS.. Lynch 4 Co, ST Louis.
ALSO:
A choice article extra quality corn starch for
families, hotels, steamers, boarding houses, &C.,
prepared expressly for puddings, blanc mango,
pies, custards, &c.
ALSO:
Hecker's prepared farina, which is recommend
ed by large number ofthc medical profession,
as the mos, valuable OF all the iarinaceous arti-
cles, now in use, being much superior 10 arrow
root, Tapioca, sage, pearl barley, &c, for inva-
lids and children, and those oiMeak bowels, OF
offecble and delicate constitution.
ALSO:
Sloan's horse ointment, and condition powders.
ALSO:
Dr. Hoofand's very celebrated German biiters,
SO highly RECOMMENDED for the etlec,ual cure Of
liver complaint, iaundce, dyspepsia, &c, &c., all
OF which | will sell unreasonable prices Tor cash.
Davenport, Nov. 81, 1850.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
M1 W GOODS
GREAT BARGAINS!

WE have Just received direct from New York a
choice assortment OF Ladies Dress and Fancy
Articles, such as Delanes, Black Gros de Rhine
silk, P. Mantillas, Changeable dress Silk, Black,
Blue, Pink, and White Bonnet Satins, Ladies aud
Misses Ronnets New Style Of Lining TO, do. do.
Bonnet Ribbands and Tabs do do. do. Dress
and Manti.la Trimmings, Ladies' Dress Buttons
lin greatsarietyl Parasols aiiprces, Belts, Slides,
SILK and Linen Floss, Worked Collars, Blonde
Edging's Tarl,on,s, Steel Beads, Bag and Purse
Clasps, Worsted Patterns, Shell and Tuck Combs,
Florence Silks, Jail colors Linen and Isle Edg-
ing's-togeiher with variety OF other articles,
all OF which will be closed out at pleasing prices.
McMANuS & SHEPHERD.
Davenport. April 10Th, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
SCOTT NURSERY.
NEAR DAVENPORT.

THIS Nursery has been established over ten years
and has attained high reputation for accuracy OF
the varieties cultivated, and for the health rigor and
adaptation of trees to northern latitude. The
Nursery contains stock OF 10000 trees, thirty
thousand of which OF size and age suitable foI
setting the coming spring.
The stock comprises over two hundred varieties OF
the choicest kinds of Apples, Pears, Plums, Peaches
Cherries, Grapes, Gooseberries, Cnrra ns, ETC. Also,
very extensive assortment Of Shrubbery, Flowers
Plants Dahlias, Peones, Tulips, etc., at unusually
low prices.
Orders promptly attended to, and plants carefully
packed and forwarded directed. Orders respect
fully solicited. Ii. s. FINLEY.
February 18th, 1851. 23-tf
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

A STRANGE SruRY.--The following
sifange story appears IN one If she French
joDrnals;
A. M. Macqnari, contractor for s,augh,
iefing horses at MoaiiaGcon. purchased
four days ago lot Of lhir;y-three worn eul
1nimals, and among them were severa
which formerly belonged 10 The army
They s&re all soon Killed, aud The mer
proceeded 10 cut them up. Judge Of tin
stupeiaciion Of one 81 The mer, namet
Mateloi, on finding 10 one OF shem smal
box Of silver, containing a cross of the lie
gion Of Honor, aud a paper in perfec
state Of preservation, containing the follow
ing lines:
aAs cannot survive the defeat OF N
Emperor, and AZ have neither wife. CHI,
Or cousin, am abon, 10 get myself kilst
IN q last charge against those scoundre's
the English, and as will M, lei them hay
my cross. | viii mike my faahiui hors
Chit au Margoi, swallow it, He will Civ
il up when be can.
PIERRE DaRDEyNr.
Sergeant 10 the "a Squadron of Rod Ian
GERS
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
NEW STORE,
AND
CHEAP GOODS.
orrosIrE THE ErNA Nuts.

orrosrrE THE ErsA Nuts.
TIME subscriber has received in addition to
j his stock Of Goods, a lot Of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
Such as Goats, Pants, Vests, Shirts, drawers, a.
Also broad Cloths, Cassimers, satnetts, tweeds
leans and Iinseys, iannels, Aipaccas, Caledonia
Ahysinia. WOODEN and worsted goods, prints and
Msrrimac Calcoes, assorted styles and figures
brown and bleached s4oeting and shifting, fi'ts'
burgh cotton warp, carpet chain, batting, wad'
ding and wicking, buffalo robes, sole, KIP, cal,
and upper leather, Sligo Iron, shoe. lron' steel
plough lays, nails aud large cas-, kettles, wooden
buck cts, tubs, churns, bowls &c.
GROCERIES Of all kinds, L. B 9. a. and
T. |. salt, window glass, crockery and glassware
hair andlea,her covered travelling trunks;a good
assortment Of ladies' and gentlemen's gum oyc'
shoes, shoes and boots OF all kinds, hardware
paints. oils and dye sluIls, dried fruit, wall pa,
per. aud live geese feathers, which will be SOLD
cheap for Cash. JAMES NJ. BOWLING.
Davenport, March Goth, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
CERTIFICATE OF A DRUGGIST.

Tlfiin, Ohio, May %, 1919.
To DR. II. Mser,-Dear Sir: The success
OF your preparation OF Sarsaparilla, Wild Cherry
and Dsndelion, in our neighDofhood, is astonish-
ing. have never met with an article that has
made so decided and permanent an impression,
II is absolutely impossible TO recommend II in toe
strong terms. 1t iuils every promise, aud is, by
all odds, the very best article have had in m,
store. Our first citizens take it, and in dozens q
cases il has performed most remarkable cures
and ~ many cases OF its, one in my own family
i has produced The best effects In gravel o.
years s,anding in tevers disorders Of the kidneys
affections OF The lungs, &c, can recommend
IRON my own rbser, alton with safety, and rec.
o;nnend no other. Our sales are as rapid as yoi
can wish. am now entirely OUT, with calls con
sfan'ly for more. Our best physicians have rec
ommended it, and from every appearance, il bid:
fair 10 supplant every article in the market.
can dispose Of almost any amount. Please for.
ward me three or four gross as quick as possible
on receipt OF this, and ohlige,
Your obedient servant,
F. II. BOYER, Druggist,
MAY 9th. 1851. 35-6m
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
CABINET FURNITURE,

~-ruur=z MANUFACTuREDand for salt
a. By the undersigned in the Shot
50 No. 5, opposite the new Post o.
ice building, formerly occupied BY John Pope
An assortment now on hand, and new lot o
dry lumber and hands employed ma
king more furniture.
trCOFFINS made to order at any time ant
a Hearse will be furnished to those who may de-
sire il.
Come and see and bring your money along
WM BuRRlS.
Davenport, April 25;h, 1850. 33-ly.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
w. ID. SMITH.

W. II. SMlkXa.
II AS Just returned from ST. Louis, aud open
i i ed at his Old Stand large stock Of Jewel
~, Fancy Goods and TOYS, Silver Watches,
Gold and Silver Pencils, Gold Pens, Gold Finger
and Ear Rings, Cola Clasps, Silver Thmbies,
Pocket and Penknlves, Scissors, Belts and a
large assortment OF TOYS
Clocks and Watches carefully repaired and
warranted.
Old Gold and Silver taken for goods or work
Davenport. Nov. tdth, 1850,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

A man was one day wheeling a barrow
arroFs churehyard, not twenty miles IF n
Manchester, when he was threatened by q
clergyman with coadign punishment, fol
his daring Outrage ID pollniing The consc
cfo'el ground BY his wheel barrow. Tie
man, scratching bis head; said, ! did MOI
know hui tie whcel-bsrraw was consecrat
"a too, for borrowed il u The sexton.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

II DECLARE said Simon one day 10 Iii,
futhsr sour Sally has got 10 be so larnef
that can't understand hall what she saws
twas only this morning that she stuck !
30 on to tdter, aud mo on to idsses."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
sIELODEONs. MELODEONs!


IlHE Melodeons manufactured by Prince &
l. Co., of Buffalo, are decidedly superior 10
any other. II is but three years since these in
straments were first introduced to tile public and
the demand for them can hardly be supplied
This instrument is we'll adapted for churches, il
has rich tone and is fully equal 10 a small or
gan while the price is much less. They are
highly recommended by Lowell, Mason, and 9th
ers. The subscriber has male such arrange mens
with the manufacturers will enable him opon
the opening OF navigation to furnish them al Rock
Island at the manufacturers prices merely adding
Si,25 on the small size and $500 on the large
ones tow srds Transportation. Prices oithe above
instruments from S45,00 10 500, according TO
the size and finish. AZ the manufacturers have
large nun Der Of orders ahead il is desirable, that
those in want Of them should order soon. The
Melodeon is also Ueat paror instrument Any
information respecting them can be had by apply
ing 10 the subscriber.
HENRY 4. PORTER.
Eork Island Feb 9th l85i
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

PATENT MEDICINES.
ID 0GERSi Liverwort and Tar,
II Bachans Hungarian Balsam,
Balm Of Columbus,
Peps,n, sovereign remedy for Dyspepsia,
Pain Extractor and Pain Killer,
Bulls Sarsaparlls,
Mustang and Nerve and Bone Liniments,
Jaynes' Medicines,
Wright's and other kinds Of Pills, etc. etc.
May |, 1851. For sale by A. SANDERS.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
LUMBER! LUMBER I
as CHEAP as EVER,

rINHE undersigned would respectfully inform
L the public, that he - still prepared, near
MeCarthy's Saw Mill, 10 i'll! ali orders rhat may
be required in his line, from
Lumber to Shingles,
SUCH is
Flooring, Joists, Siding, Common isch
Boards. SIR inch Fencing, II, II and lG
feet long, Clear Lumber, Lata and
Shingles,
which he can afford to sell as low as can be had
IN this place.
WV. HOWARD.
Davenport, March 9th, 1851 e6-if
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

Since Tine, says Goelhe, il nj a per
son We can overtako when he is past, Iot o
honor him With mirih and cheersdlness
hear, willie he is passing.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

10 enjoy to-day step worrs ing abou, 10
morrow. Next week will be last as capa
l,esof taking care ofifself as liiis one is
And Why shsud'nt i'll !, will have sever
days more expefienee.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
A. G.. BILLION,
Watch and Clock Maker and Engfayer:

Brady ST., door below Or. Wia.er,rar's Office.
is now prepared at his Variety Store, TO exc
cute all kinds of work in the Cock, Watch, Jew
clry and Engraving business Clocksand Watch
es carefully Cleansea and Repaired.
Work sent from distance attended to with
care and promptness. may 80.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

S. c. Hastings, late Of Muscaiine. is IT.
nominee Of the California democracy u
Attorney General.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

ErrrArHs. Complimentary lies done i
marble.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
WIRE FENCING.

r HAVE Just received large supply Of the
IL above article OF a superior quality manuiactn-
red expressly for tencing. Farmers and others
engaged in cnliivating the prairies will find II .
matter oil great economy TO adopt this kind Of
fence. 1t is no new, untried experiment, but IS
in very general use IN Wisconsin and upper ILL.,
aois, and has been satisfactorily proven TO be a
less expe nsive, more durablel6d effectual fence
Than AM other. To save trouble will state the
price TO be SIX and quarter cents per Id. A
fence of FIVE strands or wires will weigh three
pounds per rod. Call and examine the article
al The Hardware AMI Iron Store,
No. L. Claire Row.
Nav a2d. 1851. w ii. HlLDRETH.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
ROOTS AND SHOES.

Mems Calf. Goat, and Kip Boots;
Boss and Youth Go.
Ladies Enameled Morocco and French
Kid Slippers. Ladies' Caters Of all Cosors.
Misses Caters and Polkas; Children Shoes in
great varie,ies; Ladies Jenny Lind and Excelsl-
or Half Caters.
Mustard and thousand and one articles too
numerous 10 mention, always to be found at
G. G. WELLES.
Successor Of CHRrsTIkS WELLEs.
Nav 18th, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

MI Saws of Rowlands' and other good
lSl make-6A and fcet--extra thick plates.
Also, Circular saws, from is to 40 inch Cross
Gu, Saws-American and imported. Jus, re.
ceived at w. II. HILDRETH'S.
Dec. IL.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

WHITE LEAD, No. | and Pure for sale very
wv low by A. SANDERS.
May LIST, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

A superior article Of Dyed apples Il Peache
"A Just received and forsale by
April 23d 1851. VAN TUYL s. COOK.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24
Drugs, Paints, Window Glass, &c

TN f subscriber has just returned I.wE
l. from ST. ouis with large and
complete assost,nent OF Drugs, Medi- W
zines, Paints, Oils, Narnishes, Win
dow Glass, &C., which he will sell a 80
little lower than they can be purchased else
where. Those in want Of any article in this lin
are requested to call, examine his stock and OF
tain the prices.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

II NIT Ting Cotton, White and assorted col
IN OTIS just received and for sale by
April 23d 1851. VAN TUYL & COOK.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

A FINE assortment Of Bonnets and Band Box
"A es. for sale BY VAN TUYL g. COOK.
April 231, 1851.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

Sergeant 10 the "a Squadron Of Rod La
cers.n
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1851-07-24

Rock Island. Feb, 9th. 1851.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-04-15

The New York Tribune states that a clandestine
correspondence, which has been going OH among
the inmates of the Sing Sing State Prison for
some time past, was discovered last week. When
first implicated, those engaged in it strenuousy de-
MED any agency in the matter, but resort to the
usual punishment OF the prison (the shower BATH
brought forth full confession Concerning this
mode of punishment the Tribune says:
"The person who is to undergo the operation is
seated, and his legs, arms and head, are firmly
fastened with wooden clasps so that he cannot get
away from the water use his hands to break its
force. The water falls about six feet, and at the
rate OF about barrel a minute, through piece of
iron pierced with quarter-inch holes. The officer
inflictng the punishment lets and shuts off the
water by means OF a cord attached to valve.
since the lash was abolished this mode Of punish
ment has been found very eficacous."