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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-04-29
AT a BARGAIN.
40! TOR CALIFORNlA!

NJ -CHAEL GRACE, Jr., being DESTROYS 70
lYl emigra,e IN California, offers for sals his
Farm on the Wauhcsipinica river, contasning
1873 acres, 100 acres in cultivation, ~ acGoHiD
winter wheat, comfortable log houss- HI =
a chance for bargain. Il
Applyto COOK q SARGENT.
Davenport, Feb. ", 1852.
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AT A BARG AIN.

WE offer for sale 80 choice vacant lots in a
Wv f,ur'shing town on the Mississippi river
in his county. Also, 90 acres o. good numbered
and adjoining.
The above property will be sold at grea,
hargai I, Il ,plcaiion he made soon.
MGREGdR g. PARKER, Lind Agents.
March I8.
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SLIGO IRON STORE.

THE undersigred having bought Co. N. B. Dn
lords entire stock Iron at the Old stand. CornPf
II Main and Second Streets: West Of the Lr Claire
House, wonid respectfully inform the citizens Of
Davenport and the public generally, that he has on
haad and intends keeping = full assortment IN the
sho We line OF business. We believe We are selling
Iron than il be had any other regular
Iron Store in Davenport else wherr. Please give
- q call. w. sell cheap for cash. No hardship ::
entertain company. Come where you can get what
J on want. 80. -, .,,r.
n....... Anr;I COL 1870 33.6m
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20O acre; q Timber Land

NEAR mouth of Pine river in Muscstine
IN county for sale in 10 and 20 acre lots BY
March n. COOK q ARGENT.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 3Ax4
vIValS valuable farm formerly occupied ~
M. sargent, containing 100 acres OF farm.
ing land in high state of cultivation, an orchard
OF 200 thrifty trees; dwelling, tenant house, &c.
Together with 40 acres Of fine timber, situate
on the Blue Grass road ~ miles from this city |;
!. off red for sale on verv reasonable terms.
COOK & SARGENT, Land Agents.
March l7th, 1859.
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STATE OF IOWA,
CLINTON COUNTY,
Sarah Ann Wes'brook, Petition 70

Royal L Wesihrook.
TO ROYAL L. WESTBRoOk: .
DIR: Yon viii take notice there - now cn = .
- m The Office Of the Geek oil The D'sirle'
Court o Clinton county, Iowa petition Of ia
rah Ann W.-lbfook, praying that the bnnis Of
maj rinony now existing between 'ter.eii and yo
NAV be dissolved, tor re on, that YOU have vii
fully. and wiihnnt any canse deserted her, and
ha, e ansened yourself from her without my Tea
sonable cause FOR The space Of two yea ian" =
half. Nov unless yon appear and an.werie tn.
same OH the first day Of the next Il m ri sa,'
Court, 10 he begun and holden o. De Wit OF
Monday the Gath day OF Nav, A. d. 1852, de-
cree will be made by the said Court, in accor
dance with the prayer Of said pa,iiioner.
WIN. Z. LEFFINGWELI.,
Atty. for petitioner.
A,.u eth 1850 RAW
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III JUSE AND LOT FOX SALE.
pitUATE an 80 Cross between Nan and
y Brady streets. The above property is pleas
t,rlly situated in the centre Of the CITY. and will
be sold at grea, bargain. Apply to
McGREGOR s. PARKER, Land Agents
4 urt 9th, '52
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FARM FOR SALE.

~ Miles from the city on The Dubuque road IN
Z good eghhorhood, containing 81 acres, 3
acres Of which il timber land. This farm . well
improved and in high state Of cultivation,
and will be sold On reasonable terms
Apply 10 McGRE;OR & PARKER,
Anal g. - Land ,urats
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W.. ID. SMITH.

w. ID. SMITH,
WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER,
FRosr Sr, DAvESPcRT, Iowa.
All kinds Of Clocks and Watches neatly re-
paired and warranted Work sent from Q dis
iance promptly attended to. Old Gold and Sill
yer taken Tor goods or work.
December iith, 1851, "
DAILY OMNIBUS TO MOLINE.
I AM now running an @ !nnihus regularly twice
j. day TO Moline for the accommodation OF
the pubic. As soan as the spring opens three
trips per day will he made.
Leaves Rock island al past O'Clock A. VI.
g g 10 " s
6 &C p NJ.
Will leave Moline at s :" A. NJ.
6 j" II 8.
w IS q p.
n, LYNCH
Feb 10Th --24 sm
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r 'Sr Received per Bon Accord, SO Kegs
- Eastern Nails aud Spikes: <
Bright Log Chains;
!. Smiths Bellows and Vices; Screw Plates and
Grifin's Horse Saoe Nails,
At w. Ii. HlLDRETH'S,
March re- Hardware Store. 8
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Rice, Sarah
Irt and VIII.

6SSs sauh
lrt and VIII.
} will he on
strict Court
Of May A.
| ming Of you
pds situated
be set OF in
the souM
lip seventy
nd also the
r Of Section
hi, 70, north
appear end
the first day
dgment will
f said petit
aid Court.
34-4U
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FOR Sale.

A FARM in Blue Grass settlement OF 46U
IA acres, all under cultivation, fenced With
Cedar post and pine boards--archard w run
t1ree.. &c. together with ITO acses Of timber
Wand, ~ II be sold very low 10 one tract or y will
be divided into lots 10 snit purchasers
March II, C OK g. SARGENT.
UNIWPkOvED LANDS FOX SALE
WE offer Tor sale on accommodating terms
Wv Two Thousand acres Of Prairie Lands 10
Lots OF Forty, Eighty or one Hundred and SIXTY
acres, lying in different parts OF Scott eouafy,
selected By ourselves with great care.
CH5K & SARGENT.
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IMPROyED FARMS FOR SALE,

[AF every varietv Of price md STATE of cativa-
~ iion to suit purchasers, located in different
parts OF Scott county. Also. se
UNiMPROVEn LAND.
5000 acres from two to twenty miles from the
city Of Div. mp RI 10 be sold in any quantity a,
prices ranging from two to twenty dollars per
acre. A,olv 10
Nc GRECOR & PARKER, Land Agents.
nayeiipurt. Nnrch LIB.
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Mr4h 4th, 1852.

ST LOUIS BURLINGTON ROCK ISLAND pAN-
ENPuRr. GALENA DUBUQUE, ST. PAUL
AND ST. PETERS Packet.
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ire 10 now
IL Dist riot
{ Robert .. :
ussbd dol :
ship exist
r the RENE
q taken Of
be decreed
per, and in
sue against
and plead,
first day OF
rent will be
dyer Of said
I'D Court.
34-4w
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
Landing at Norfolk island.

The first glimpse of Norfolk Island that
one gets from ships deck is made remark
able by tree-well known by means Of
pictures and descriptions--the grand Nor
folk Island pine which clothes the hills to
their summit The island is of volcanic
origin. 1t is about twenty -one miles in girth,
and rises abruptly from the sea on every side
but one. On that side, of course, we land
It is low sandy level--the site Of the pen
al settlement-and not very accessible
The island bids men keep their distance by
it's physical formation quite as much as by
it's laws. A coral reef runs round it.
Where the coast is inaccessible, the reef
turks under water but where the coast
might otherwise be come at, the reef shows
its teeth, and foams at an approaching YES
sci. 1t is only at certain times-when the
surf beats over the bar in a comparatively
placid state of wrath, that any hope Of land
ing can be entertained. The unionjack
hoisted on the flagstaff indicates such
a season of relapse, and informs boats
that they may attempt to come ashore
The black flag hoisted means, IF you come
now, there is an end of you A boat hav-
ing arrived, under favorable circumstances
within the reef having been washed over
the bar very rudely by the wave that cross
es it, and tossed down abreast of the jetty
the visitor when he has fetched his breath,
has leisure to observe gang Of convicts,
stripped to the waist, with ropes in their
hands, ready to plunge. to the rescue if the
boat should happen to capsize. Perhaps the
visitor is not allowed to fetch his breath, or
to observe this gang until he has taken a
saltwater bath, and has been dragged into
society by rope fastened round his middle.
These convicts from the rescue gang; and
any one of them who saves life enjoys a
shortened period of punishment. If it
should happen that the boat is not upset. the
visitor stands in it for little time, tossing on
the water near the pier Then, watching
his opportunity, when he is on the top of
wave, he leaps out of the boat into the
arms of rescue man extended to receive
him. Dickens.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

spiritual Manifestations.

This is an incredulous age, and the mass
es will not believe in spirits--except fourth
proof although they are manifesting them
selves all about us palpably and unmistaka-
bly,. However editors and ministers and
DOCTORS and doubters generally may deny
them, here good and evil are knocking
around with great vigor, and making impress
sions with more force than do invisible knuck-
les upon ihsensate mahogany. Whether
the detached vitalized theory of Taylor,
or the "kyanized" electrical hypothesis of
Digg be the truth in explanation of the pheno-
mena, we will not pretend to say. The
spiritual manifestations are becoming very
alarming, and many people are made insane
by them 1t is time that the ''scientifc"
should investigate the matter and put 1t
all to rest The most prominent Of 1.-The
spirits are old ones, who have been knock
ing about ever since man was first created;
the spirits of Love and Hate, Generosity
and Meanness, Hope and Despair, Jealousy
and Confidence, Forgiveness and Revenge,
Avarice, and any number of minor spirits,
all at work for goood or i'll in the hearts of
men, and manifesting themselves in the
lives of those who entertain them. They
are perpetually on their taps We hear the
dry knocks and tippings of the turbulent,
and feel the gentle impression-the "still
small voice of the more exalted spirits,
that exert their influence in the world
And as we court the company of any of
these spirits-whether the exalted or base
do they come in and dwell with us and
aid us diligently in well or i'll doing. Bad
spirits are stronger than the good-as the
vintage of Merrimac or Congress streets
exceeds that of Bordeaux. They yield at
first readily to the will, but gaining strength
they are harder to shake off than the little
old man that volunteered himself as neck
lace for the sailor Sinbad We should
watch them wly-encourag the good
and repel the bad spirits, whether the latter
come in the shape Of passions, or habits or
prejudices, or any darling and petted vice
that finds its home with men. But a spirit
of stupidity is upon us tit often is) and we
fear imparting it. Done.
Carpet Bag.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

A TEMPERANCE JoKE.-Joe Harris was
whole-souled, merry fellow, and very fond
of glass After living in New Orleans
for many years, he came to the conclusion
of visiting an old uncle, away up in Massa-
chusetts, whom he had rot seen for many
years. Now there is difference between
New Orleans and Massachusetts,, in regard
to TIE use Of ardent spirits, and when Joe
arrived there, he found the people all run
mad about temperance; he felt bad, think
ing, with the old song, that keeping the
spirits up by pouring the spirits down" was
one Of the best ways to make time pass,
and began to fear indeed, that he was in a
pickle But on the morning after his arri-
val, the old man and his sons being out at
work, his aunt came to him and said:
Joe, you have been living in the South,
and, no doubt, are in the habit of taking a
little something to drink about eleven o clock.
Now keep some here for medicat purpo-
ses, but let no one know it, as my husband
wants to set the boys good example,
Joe promised, and thinking he would get
no more that day, as he expressed it, took a
'.buster." After he had walked out of the
stable, who should he meet but his uncle.
well, joe" says he, Il expect you are
accustomed to drink something in New Or
leans, but you find us all temperance here,
and for the sake of my sons | don't let them
know that l have any brandy about. but;sI
lust keep little out here for my rheuma-
tism Will you accept little !
Joe signifed his readiness, and took an
other big horn. Then continuing his walk
he came to where the boys were maullng
the rails. After conversing awhile, one ol
his cousins said:
Joe, | expect you would like to have a
drink. and as the old folks are down on IL
quor we keep some out here to help us on
with our work"
Out came the bottle, and down they sat,
and he says that by the time he went home
to dinner he was as tight as be could well
be, and all from visiting temperance fam
aky.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
NO. a..
What Good will it Do?

Say not my lad, that learning your lessons
will do no good few years hence you will
be wiser, stronger happier for pressing Wig
orously through every difficulty, and our
country needs such men. And you, little
girl, never say "what good will it do to learn
my task but persevere, faithfully, patient
ly to do all that mother and teachers re-
0aire it will enrich your heart, shape your
thoughts, form your habits, and our world
needs eminent women. Determine to be
one.
Be careful. young man, let no. your eye
speak out, /" it will do no good ;" why
penny in the right channel, pushes truth ir-
to hands that will not seek it, and thought
may be awakened; a living, thinking, feeling
being may be led to life-a well timed re-
proof may reclaim a wayward one; sin
cere prayer may lead a heart to God
Never never, fair damsel let this escape
your lips, what good will it do?" Go visit
the sick, speak kindly to the afflicted, deal
gently with the erring, win them to virtue,
to piety, to heaven. Be at heart in life sin
cerely, deeply pious; be wise be earnest,
give yourself understandingly to God, never
fear to do right, nor shrink from self-denial
when good may by it result to yourself or
others
Middle aged men and women, it will do
good to spend an hour all alone with God
in behalf of your children, for he is a father
and the Father of all good. Fathers and
mothers, to you, all eyes are turned for an
example of mature piety, wisdom, and COR
rect views of human life These will do
good
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

MAIL LRoBBERRY-ARREsT-James
Haynes, one of the stage drivers from this
place to Bentonville, was arrested last week
at Bentonville, on charge of having pur-
loined from the mail. money to the amount
of one hundred and sixty-fve dollars. The
accusedwas arraigned before an investigating
Court on Monday last, during which sutfi-
cient evidence was adduced to hold him to
bail to the amount of 81 900 to appear be-
fore the next setting term of the U. 5. Dis
trict Court at Van Buren. We do not
deem it proper just now, to attempt full
detail of all the circumstances connected
with this affair but public opinion is, that
more than one person will soon share equally
with the accused, as accompGces, the Just IN
dignation of frauded and insensed commu-
nifty. This is the third arrest of the drivers
on this line, that has been made, for almost
similar offences within few weeks, one OF
whom is now incarcerated in our Jail, await
ing trial at the adjourned term of our Cir
cult Court fixed for the 4th Monday IN
June Fayctteuikle Pioneer.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

THE JENNINGS ESTATE IN ENGLAND
Mr.. S. S. Jennings, of Mobile, claims to be
the rightful heir to the great Jennings es-
tate, in England. He says that not one
single link is wanting in his lineage, from
Charles, of 1881, down to the day of his
birth that he is the eldest male lineal de-
scendcnt of Charles and Mary Jennings,
who came from England, and was clerk OF
the court of Elizabeth city county, IN the
town of Hampton, Va, in 1851. His
books are now in the clerks office at Hamp-
ton. at which place 143 acres of land were
ganted to them as emigrants from England
Mr. Jennings estimates the estate to be worth
from forty to fifty millions Of dollars. The
real estate for the fifty-two years has yielded
about $4,000 annually. Lord Howe has
portion of the property under his control
as trustee, for which he has given ample Sc
curity.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
The Poor Tartar.

When, in the thirteenth century, the Tar
tars led by their chief, Batu khau, invaded
Hungary, and king Bella was forced to flee
from the disastrous battle at the SOLO, de-
spair seized upon the Hungarians. Many
had fallen on the field, still more were
butchered by the merciless enemy; some
sought escape. others alphabetically awaited
their fate. Amongst these was a nobleman
who lived retired on his property. distant
from every high road He possessed fine
herds, stately horses, rich cornfields, and a
well stocked house, built but recently for
the reception of his wife, who now for two
years had been its mistress.
The disheartening account of the general
misfortune reached this secluded shelter,
and its peaceful lord was Mortified. He
trembled at every sound-at every step );
he found his meats less savory. His very
sleep was troubled he often sighed. and
seemed quite lost and wretched.
Thus anxiously anticipating the days to
come he sat at his well-closed window, when
suddenly Tartar on his steed galloped
into the court The Hungarian bounced
from his seat, ran to meet his guest. and
said:
Tartar, thou art my lord I am thy
servant; all thou seest is thine. Take
what thou fanciest: do not oppose thy
power command, thy servant obeys.'
The Tartar impatiently sprang from his
horse, and cast careless glance on all the
precious objects around. His eye was fas-
cinated by the brilliant beauty Of the lady
of the house, who appeared tastefully attir-
ed to greet him here, no less graciously
than her consort had in the court below.
The Tartar seized her without moments
hesitation, and unheeded of shrieks, swung
himself upon his saddle, and spurred away,
carrying off his lovely booty.
All this was but an instants work. The
nobeman was thunderstruck, yet he recov-
cred and hastened to the gate. He could
hardly still distinguish the Tartar galloping
in the distance and bearing away the lady
fair
Her consort heaved sigh and exclaimed,
with deep commiseration, ALAS poor Tar
tar +" Madame Puisky.
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

A REVIVAL IN CoNGREss.--It has been
suggested that day be specially set apart
upon which Christians of every name
throughout the Union, will meet in their
respective places of worship and pray for
Gods blessing upon the two houses OF Con-
gress now in session, that there may be an
outpouring of his grace upon the hearts of
those who are legislating for the welfare Of
their fellow-countrymen and mankind.
Christians, you should pray for revival
in ongress-Baptist Recorder.
If the editor of the Recorder had been
as much about Washington as we have,
when Congress was in session, he would as
soon think of sending Missionary to Hell,
to convert the Devils household With
but few exceptions, "Oid Master" has CIV
en- over the Members of Congress to hard
ness of heart--he has left them to their
idols, the eight dollars per day.
B1o,CnLo10
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
Maternal Affection.

There are no ties in nature to compare
with those which unite an affectionate mother
to her children when they repay her ten
aerness with obedience and love
Cornelia the illustrious mother of the
Gracchi, after the death of her husband, who
left her twelve children, applied herself to
the care of her family with wisdom and
prudence that acquired universal esteem
Only three out of the twelve lived to years
of maturity, one daughter and two sons,
whom she brought up with so much care,
that, though they were born with the most
happy dispositions it was thought they were
more indebted to education than nature
The answer she gave to a lady of her ac-
quaintance concerning them, is worthy Of
remark, and includes instructions which de-
serves the attention of every afectionate
mother and daughter
The lady who was very rich, and still
fonder of pomp and show, after having dis
played. on a visit she made to her, her dia-
monds pearls and richest jewels, earnestly
desired Cornelia to let her see her Jewels
also Cornelia dexterously turned the con-
versation to another subject, till her chill
drcn were returned from school. When
they entered their mothers apartment, she
said to the lady her companion, pointing to
them with her hand, 'these are my jewels,
and the only ornaments / admire" And
such ornaments, which are the strength and
support of society, and a brighter lustre to
the fair, than all the Jewels of the east
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
VOL. XII.
Life's Sunny Spots.

Though life's dark and stormy path,
Its-goal the silent tomb,
1t yet some spots of sunshine hath,
That smile amid the gloom;
The friend who veal and wo partakes,
Unchanged whate'er his lot,
Who kindly soothes the heart that aches,
Is sure Sunny Spot!
The wife who half our burden bears,
And utters not moan;
Whose ready hand wipes off our tears,
Unheeded all her own;
Who treasures every kindly word,
Each harsher one forgot,
And carols brightly as bird,
She, too's Sunny Spot!
The child who lifts at morn and eve,
In prayer its tiny voice;
Who grieves'whene'e 'er its parents grieve,
And Joys when they rejoice;
In whose bright eye young genius glows,
Whose heart without blot
Is fresh and gay as summers rose,
That child's a Sunny Spot!
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

A MAHoMEDAN Custom IN A CHRISTIAN
CoUNTRY-We find, by late proceedings of
the English House Of Lords, that peereSses
may nat 7,ruy aoith peers in that House.
On a recent occasion, Earl Grey said that
she had few-a very few-words to adj
dress to their lordships on a matter Of priv
ilege, the privilege OF the ladies. The
wives of their lordships, the peeresses of the
realm and their unmarried daughters had,
as their lordships were aware, right to ac-
commodation in that house. The last time
at which he had the honor of attendance in
his place in that house. was when the noble
earl a; the head of Her Majesty's Govern
ment was installed On that occasion there
was naturally a very great anxiety on the
part of the ladies to be present, and there
was brilliant attendance at an early hour
But just before five o'clock an order was
given that the ladies must withdraw. While
prayers were being read, the peeresses and
their daughters were obliged to remain IN
the corridor, where the wind was blowing
very keenly, and they were consequently
exposed to much inconvenience. Now, 1t
appeared to him that this was very un-
seemly and a very unnecessary discourte5y.
There was no reason why, when their lord
ships were offering up prayer to Almighty
God, the ladies should be ordered to with
draw, as if their lordships were Mahome-
dams, and believed that women had no souls,
and consequently ought not to be allowed
to join them in prayer" The earl proceed
ed to remark at some length upon the abb
surdity of the practice, but no motion was
made to abolish it, and to the present hour
the ladies are invariably compelled to with
draw while prayers are read, "as if they
had no souls
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16

The LONDON MONEY MARKEf.-A let
ter from London, to the New York Com
mercial Advertiser, states " that some vent
for the surplus capital in England must
speedily be found, as the rate Of interest will
steadily decline until that event takes place.
The utmost interest, he says, that can now
be obtained on short loans is IL to IA
per cent, SO that the margin for reduction
is already brought within the narrowest lin
its
Washington telegraph., 1852-06-16
The report that Edmund Burke, of New

The report that Edmund Burke, of New
Hampshire, is about to renew his connection
with the Washington Union, is denied. 1t
is now said at Washington, that Mr.. Nichol-
son, of Nashville, is the gentleman fixed
upon to succeed Maj Doneison in the edi-
torial chair of the Union. Mr. Nicholson S
well-known Cass predictions leave but lit
tie doubt as to the future course of the
Union on the Presidential question.