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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08
GEN. sCOTT--MR. CLAY.

Gov. Jones, Of Tenn, 10 some remarks
before the Wbig National Convention
said:--
| "Nomina.e MIR. Webster, and ! will sup
lport him. [Applause.] Nominate your
present distinguished President, and ] will
labor for his election. [Applause.] !
never had but one political idol, (Pointng
to portrait Of Mr.. Clay,) and never ex-
lpect that my political feelings will ever
again be so warm a. they have been for
that dying patriot. Loud applause. !
never saw General Scott till the second OF
January last. He did me 4! honor to call
upon me. We entered into .,ea
conversation. ! told him that my State
would vote for MIR. Fillmore, on account OF
the frmness and fidelity with which he had
discharged his constitutional duties, and
that if were sent here as delegate !
would vote to carry out the views OF my
State. told him that Tennessee would
vote for no man who was not for support
ing and maintaining the Compromise 10
all its parts. He said he was an ardeEt
supporter and friend of the Compromise
measures from the day they were first pre-
sen,ed 10 Congress by Henry Clay, and
that be was opposed to touching them IN
any manner, shape or form. Loud ap-
plause.
81 told him he was much illuminated
and misunderstood, and that be had better
write letter and forever silence the ca
lumnies repeated against him. lie aa-
swered no-that he would write no letter,
nor do any thing which looked like seek
ing the nomination. To that determine
,ion be has adhered up to the present time,
and be has steadily refused to write let
ter till after the nomination. ! have had
two interviews with him since, and he
holds to the same grounds Of action. At
all these conversations there were others
present, for have bad no clandestine con-
versations or meetings with him."
After the nomination of Scott for the
Presidency by the Convention, Mr.. Bolts
offered the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted by stanaipg
yote:-
"Resolred, That this convention, repre-.
senting the whole Wing party Of the Uni
ted States, feel that it will not have dis
charged its entire duty to itself, to tho par
ty it represents, and to the country at
large, il it should adjourn without an ex-
pression of its profound regret at tho irre-
parable bereavement the nation is likely
soon to sustain in the loss Of Henry Clay,
the ilustrious founder Of our party, whose
consistency to his principles, fidelity to bis
friends, devotion to his country, whose en-
arged and boundIess patriotism, and whose
|pre-eminent and unrequited services, have
not only endeared him 10 bis party and
secured tie respect and confidence Of the
nation, but have commanded The admira-
tion Of the world.
"Resolred, That to the venerable patri-
OF in his last moments we tender the Ian
guage Of our inexpressible sympathy and
regard, with the assurance that when hs
may be no more on earth, 10 our hearts,
and in the hearts Of our childsen, he viii
never die"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08

A BANK MAN.-The Baltimore Patriot
says that Mr. King, the Democratic can.
didate for Vice President, ,hirty-six years
ago, voted in the House Of Representatives
for bank OF the United States iden-
teal monster over which Nicholas Biddle
for long time presided
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08

God has made all our hearts for love, and
we all crave H. In his own good time he
will give TO each one his share; am will,
ing 10 wait Mrs Eollon.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08

We should initiate the trees, that draw
their nourishment as much from Heaven
above them as from tho earth beneath
then.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08

ANEcDoTE OF GAME CocK.-On the
memorable lst June Lord Howe's victory,
Captain Berkeley commanded the Marl-
borough, and broke through tho French
line between L'Impetuous aud lie Mucius,
each of superior force, and engaged them
both. On going into action the Captain
ordered all the live stock to be thrown
overheard, but at the humble request Of
his crew permitted them to retain an old
game cock, which they (,he crew. had
fought several times, and always With suc-
cess. Though the coop vas thrown into
the sea, the cock was allowed to range tho
deck At liberty. In the action the M0rl-
borough was so seyersly hsndled by her
opponents that halfthe crew vers disabled,
her Captain carried wounded below, her
main-mast shot away, and the remainder
Of the men driven from their quarters. At
the very juncture when the Marlborough
was on the point Of striking, there chanced
one Of those awful luls in the roar Of the
laundering cannon often experienced in
general action; in that momentary silence,
when the falling Of q rope might be heard,
the old game cock, who had escaped the
carnage, hopped up upon the shattered
stump Of a main-mas,, and, with loud
and triumphant tapping Of his wings, sent
forth such long and lusty challenge ~ 10
be heard in every part ofthe disabled ship.
No individual spoke 10 reply TO the homely
but touching aIarum; one universal aud
gallant cheer from the broken crew arose;
they remembered the indomtable courage
Of the bird that sat undismayed above the
bleeding horrors Of the deck, and every
soul on board who could drag their limbs
to quarters remained the guns, resumed
the action, and forced each Of their oppo-
nents to surrender, A silver medal was
struck by order Of Admiral Berkeley; i,
was hung Upon the neck Of the old game
cock, who, in the parks and around the
princely halls Of Goodwood. passed the 70.
mander Of his downy days in honossd safe
ty.-British Naral History.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08
NOTICE,

sz.s-z------.~- 1aOSE. ID want OF
sR CABINET FURNITURE,
S5--- are invited to call at the
WARE.ROONI OF
HALL g. PENTlTH,
Just above the Post Office, on Brady Street
'' The stand formerly occupied by Judge Burris
An assortment now on hand. al kinds o
"o,h made TO order.
collins made to order and Hearse will be fur
"''hed TO those who may desire it.
Jan 22d, 1852
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08


SINGULAR ANEcDoTE OF THRusH.--An
English writer TO the London "Dispatch''
relates the following anecdoie concerning
The intelligence Of a thrush:
There is more intellect in birds than
people suppose. An instance Of that oc-
Cured the other day, at slate quarry be.
longing to a friend, from whom have the
narrative. a thrush, not aware Of the ex-
pansive properties of gunpowder, thought
proper to build her nest on ridge of the
quarry in the very centor Of which they
were constantly blasting the rock. Al
first, she was very much discomposed by
the fragments flying in all directions, but
still she would not quit her chosen locality;
she soon observed that bell rang when
ever train was about TO be fred, and that,
at the notice, the workmen retired to safe
positions. Ia few days, when she heard
the bell, she Quilted her exposed situation,
| and flew down TO where the workmen shell
tered themselves, dropping close to their
feet There she would remain until the
explosion had taken place, and then return
to her nest. The workmen observed this,
narrated it to their employers, and It was
also told to visitors who came to view the
quarry. The visitors naturally expressed
a wish to witness so curious specimen Of
intellect; but, as the rock could not always
be ready to be blasted when visitors came,
the bell was rung instead, and for few
times answered the samo purpose. The
thrush flew down close to where they
stood, but she perceived that she was tr-
fled with, and il interfered with her process
Of incubation; the consequence was, that
afterward, when the bell was rung, she
would peep over the ledge to ascertain if
the workmen did retreat, and if they did
not, she would remain where she was,
probably saying to herself, "No, no, gen.
tlemen; l'm not to be reused off my eggs
merely for your amusement"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08
THyIRE;lk LAND.

r, TIMBER LAND.
NhER Al small tracts OF Timber Land SIT
y uasedin Allen sGrove and vicinity, for sale.
enquire Of w. BARROWS,
County Surveyor.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08

Having permanently located in the city, offers
bis professional services 10 the citizens Of Daven
mort ana vicinity. From long experience IN
his profession he hopes to merit share Of pat
roDage.
Until further notice he will be found at the
residence Of Mr.. Hops, on 9Th Cross St.
June Cd. 1852
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08
DR.. S. HARR0UN,

BUVAN1O a III y SUI = 111C
PHYSICIAN g. .4CCOUCHER.
Office in the White Hall, Main Street, oppo-
ste the lie Claire house, city Of Davenport, T.
MrGayran. pfoprietor June 2, 1852.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-08
Drs. Barrows l. Wainwright.
DIS. i. LANCER,
I accoucher. Physician, a. surgeon,
nOCT. MILLER

ITANINCi located himself in Lyons, Clinton,
IL Co, Iown, will attend 10 all calls IN the
hne Of his profession.
Yam his experience he hopes 10 give sntistac-
-, .,d meri, a share of public patronage.
a, ,cdnced prces. Warranted pure.
Ions April 29th, 1862. a4om
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-03-06
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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-03-06

oH sALEhs per mortgage bonds Of the Orange
H. hsxandra Railroad Company.
March 4-suwim Wv "'p''''' ''pyc ycoscoRAN q Rrees.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18

HE UPAs TREE.-We published some time
since an account of the discovery of tree on the
lsthmus of Panama having many of the charac-
teristcs of the tabled Upas tree of the East as i,
is destructive of all animal and vegetable life that
comes within its baneful influence. A number of
the Panama Herald, received by the late arrival,
has the following additional notice of this singular
vegetable production
Riding out upon the "Plains," few miles from
the city, the other day with friend we had the
fortune to have several of these trees pointed out
to us. As far around each as its branches extend
ed the grass was dead, the ground almost bare,
whilst all beyond it was fresh and green Each
tree seemed to forms circle around it by the ap-
pearance presented by the dead and live grass
They were all alike in this respect, and the trees
are all OF the same appearance and character
Occasionally the skull of dead mule or other
animal was to be found either lying directly under
the tree or near by, indicating the effects of it's
deadly poison. Anxious as we felt to procure
branch and bring it to the city that its fluids might
by subjected to chemical analysis, we were de-
tered by the threatening appearance they pre-
sented.
We have no doubt as to the nature of the tree
being as poisonous as the deadly Upas of the
Nile.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18
A NEW JOURNAL.

Oh. Maurice Smith, Esq, of Port Royal Caroline coun
ty Va has issued prospectus for semiweekly paper
to be established at that point as the sabscrp
ton list shall justify the Undertaking.
The paper will be devoted the advocacy of such meas
will tend to advance the interests and prosperity
ofthe whole State, but especially will press such
as may be calculated to promote the prosperity of the Rap
pahannock and Potomac regions.
Whilst political partnership is eschewed st the ed
itor reserves to himself the privilege of expressing his
opinions freely and independently in relation to public
men nd public measures whilst friend of the Union
he will yet be found in sectional contentious the
unflnching friend of the South-Enquirer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18

n FLIBusrIERING ExPEDITIoN.-It is yery
well known that the famous General Morehead,
who has figured SO extensively in the lower part
OF the State of California, has been in Sacramento
for several months back collectinga company of
ambitious and restless youths for the purpose of
making an excursion to the south either to dis
nngulsh themselves or to better their fortunes.
But little definite has as yet ranspired relative to
his object, and it is frequently limited that he has
very indefinite idea in the premises himself,
Suffice it to say the company, whatever their
purpose may be, have purchased, provisioned,
and fitted up barque and are now on their way
down the Sacramento river.-Alta California.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18
[eoRRfsroNhtNcf.1
LYNtnnrRn. iune D

LYNCHBtRG, June Jth, 1857
Robert l.. Kent, Esq: Sir-I addressed note
this afternoon to Rob II. Glass, Esq., Editor of the
Lynchburg Republican, requesting him to inform
me who was the author or publisher of a hand
bill issued from his office. signed "a Member
of the Lynchburg Barr" | have just received a
reply to that note in which Mr.. Glass states that
he is desired to say that you ''the writer of
said article
was the author of the: piece signed "Justice"
upon which you commented in that hand-bill. 1t
would be needless to specify the portions of said
handful that are offensive, as it contains insults
wherever it aludes to the author of the piece
signed Justice l hope, therefore, you will
the propriety of retractng the portions of the
said hand-bill that are insulting to me.
am, your obd't s'vt,
NIXON
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18

Tbs following spirited verses, are said to emanate
from Newport. Perhaps they from some solitary
ghost at the Ocean House They chronicle meeting Of
choice spirits, after the passage Of the Maine law
With volatile air, Champagne took the chair
And proceeded to organizations
Then s sad he Pom my cork, thiss rascally work.
What, not let me pop! say that must shut shop.
:, Nor parties make glad by my presence"
Here the chairman afflicted his anguish depicted
BY burst and brisk efervescence
Then uprose Old PORT attention to court
His outside was cobwebbed and dusty
(so long he'd lain by) he began with sigh
And his voice appeared roughish and cr7sty
BLESS my beeswing he said, "must lie till lam dead;
Lose my color, my body my flavor;
Stead of tnting with some old senator's noseq
BY Bacehus! It's seurvy behavior"
With phiz aught but merry, Miss Pale Golden Sherry.
And her sister, Miss Amontillado
sprightly young lass who looked wellin glass,
Commenced in style of bravado;
They be kept from men sips-ey afford no sweet sps'
Each damsel declared the thought shocked her;
Worse than all things to be cassed with medicines nasty
And be sold bya Temperance Doctor7 ''''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18

The Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, spent
yesterday in Petersburg. He was waited upon
by several gentlemen of the city at Jarratt's Ho-
tel, where he sojourned. The Democrats of Pc
tersburg would like to have given him some ex-
preston OF their admiration and confidence, but
his stay was too short TO permitit. He promised
to visit Petersburg again during the campaign.
South Side Democrat of Ihursday
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18
PRICES OF STOCKs

IoBACCO-We notice less animation in the manu-.
1acturlnS kinds but there is increased demand for
shipping and stemming sorts, and prices have ranged
higher this week. We quote good dry Tugs from 81 to s45
medium leaf 81 to $63 good 81 so SO So fine So to
81; manufacturing sorts SO to Is, general sales.
BARKSDALE & READ.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18

Cholera on the Plains.-The Weston mo, J
Reporter of the 5th says:
'We have had conversation with Mr.. H. T,
Purnam, who had just returned from NJ uddy Creek,
some go miles from this place, and from him we
learn that the train of Hughes Holiday Il Co.,
which is en route for Salt Lake, had suffered Sc
verely from cholera.--When our informant left
there had been seven deaths and some ten or
twelve sick He represents the attacks as being
very severe, aud terminate very suddenly We
also learn from the source that the train had
lost thirteen oxen They died suddenly-all
within an hour, and whilst they had their yokes
on. We fear that this train has suffered still
more severely. From all that we can learn there
is a great deal of suffering and sickness among
the emigrant trains generally"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18
MAN AGER's OFFICER. FRA,

mt A G H ,S OFFICER. FRANCE
Nl CO., SUCCESSORS to f. MORRIS & co.
Quater Ticket 80 AZ SO, grand capital of $50 900 re-
turned by c. B, Luck, Vender.
Drawn Nos of Susquehanna, Glass 25 drawn at Balti.
more, June 10th, 1889.
80 So 80 81 70 81 80 SIS 46 10 Is IA 10.
Quarter Ticket 80 AZ So grand capital of $50 600
Lotteries 10 be Drawn This Day.
Capitals s2o6os, 5000, 300O 2ooo 10 of 1000, 10 of
500, &C. rs numbers II drawn. Tickets IS.
Also, the Patapsco Lottery-Capital $lo,soo, Z of
2375, &c Tickets 50 so.
jels d c. w. PURCELL,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18
CHAS. R. SLAUGHTER.
ROBERT H. GLASS.

Having read the article, signed Justice -
whichtappeared the Richmond Enquirer of the
day of 1852, of which John It. Thorn
torn Esq, was the author we see none other
than the legitimate temper of controversy, dis
played towards the author of piece signed "a
Member the Lynchburg Bar" which appeared
in the Lynchburg Republican of the day
OF 1852, to which the same was reply,
and we are free to give it as our own opinion
thatsthere is nothing in the first mentioned piece,
which by fair Interpretation, can be constructed
as personally offensive to Ro L Kent, ESQ.,, who
is the writer of the last named article nor do we
believe it was so designed by Mr.. Thornton.
N. III. CAMPBELL.
JNO. O. GOGGIN,
JAMES SANDERS,
w. It. YANCEY.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18

A good story is related of ex-Gov. Briggs. Of
Massachusetts, that many years ago, when ex
postulatlng with young man about drinking, and
urging him to abandon the practice, the Young
man agreed to leave off if the Governor would
leave otfwearing shirt collars. The latter agreed
tothe novel proposition, and in conformity with
the bargain he has never worn shirt collar since.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18
JOHN r. THORNTON.
LYNcHBURG, 10th June, 18,

LYNcHBURG, 10th June, 1852.
To John 7. Thornton, Esq: Sir-Yo our commu-
nication of the 9th inst was handed to me by your
friend, Henry P. Irving, Esq, last night.
In that communication you say that you are
the author the piece signed 'Justice," upon
which 1 commented in the hand-bill from ga
Member of the Lynchburg Bar; that the said
hand-bill is offensive and insulting; and that you
hope will the proprety of retracting the por-
tons of it that are insulting to you.
l was the author of the article, published in
the newspapers of this place several months ago
and signed "a Member of the Lynchburg Bar"
"Justice" purported to be reply to that paper
and commented upon the "Lynchburg lawyer
in style which was as conceived, disrepectfu,
offensive, and uncalled for by anything contained
in the article written by me. 1t is also hinted-
if not expressed 10 terms-by you in said reply,
that there was an Intentional suppression of ma
terial facts in its preparation, and that it had
been put forth to abuse and deceive the public
mind. The hand-bill of which you complain
was published with no other design, than proper
ly to repe the offensive insinuatons made in your
article.
Entertaining such impressions of the character
and intendment of your article you will, at once,
perceive that | cannot, with propriety, make the
retractions, which you have so politely suggested,
until have some assurance, that these impress
sions are unfounded.
am, your obdt servant,
RO. l.. KENT.
My friend SamH D. Otey, ESQ.,, is authorized
to hand this to you. RO. l.. KENT.
We the undersigned, having ascertained that a
misunderstanding of personal character has
grown out of a printed card signed "a member of
the Lynchburg Bar wrttenby Robert l.. Kent,
esq.,, in reply to a communication in the Rich
mond Enquirer, signed Justice" written by Jno.
T. Thornton, esq, between said gentlemen; and
that Mr.. Kent is unwilling to withdraw the impu-
tations complained of in said card in consequence
of certain expressions complained of in the piece,
signed Justice," which he regards as offensive TO
him-we, as friends Of both parties, have exam
ined said communication signed "Justice," and
from its general character, as well as from the
circumstances under which it was published, are
satisfied that the author thereof did not intend to
any remark personally offensive to Mr.. Kent,
or to cast any imputation upon his motives, vera
city or character as gentleman. We therefore
see no improperly in Mr.. Kent's withdrawing
such portions of said piece, signed "A member Of
the Lynchburg Bar" as are complained of as of
fensive by Mr.. Thornton.
June 10th, 1859.
CHAS. R. SLAUGHTER.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18
JOHN T. THORNTON.

As an act of justice to both parties, we desire to
make the following statement of our action in ad-
justing the misunderstanding between Messrs.
Ihronton and Kent. Having reason to believe
that some misunderstanding existed between
ahese gentlemen, we determined lat the in
stance Of Mr.. Slaughter, and without the
knowledge OF either party,) to unitein an
effort to adjust the matter, and thereupon
we prepared the above statement, signed by
us, and procured the statement signed by Messrs.
Campbell, Goggin, Saunders and Yancey, which
we laid before Mr.. Kent, who then gave US the
communication (next to the last) above, to be
used at our discretion. Upon being satisfied that
Mr.. Thronton concurred in our construction of
the piece signed Justice we delivered said
communication to Henry P. Irving, Esq, as the
friend of Mr.. Thronton, and received from him
the last communication above.
CHARLES r. SLAUGHTER,
RO. H. GLASS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18
JOHN t. THORNTON.

Ages Of Scott and Webster.-Gen. Winfield
Scott was born near Petersburg, Va, June 10,
Webster was born at Salisbury, n. H, January
Is, 1882, and is now in hisFlst year.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-18

The Baltimore Republican and Argus presents the toll
lowing specimens of campaign poetry The flaming
sword" is good;
New Hampshires granite Brave gather round
warrior, him,
Never can be beat Fair maidens kiss his brow,
His flaming sword in Meg Not all the fsnds incar
leo, nate
Slew thousands at his feet. Can harm hero
June g 1882. LAUREL SWITCH.