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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

FoRcE or lMaGISATIoS- an ilIus.ra
ton Of what the imagination is capable Of
performing for the body, and warning
not TO allow il TO have too free range in III.
mind, we publish the following incident as
having occurred at The recent sinking Of
The A,lantic:--
'.Oae ofthe Porters, GEORGE DANA, who
acser bad attempted 70 swim In bis life.
got lie preserser. which he put on, and
jumping into the water, swan some fifteen
OF twenty rods TO the pinnacle, which was
floating in the wster. When he reached
il, he felt The India rubber belt, and for The
first time discovered that he had forgotten
to initiate il. It was nevertheless, essen
tally bis life preserver, as without the
confidence inspired by The knowledge tia
he had il on, he would have been unable
to swim yard"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

WING STATE CONVENTION ~ NEW
HAMrsnIRE-THn RELIGIOUS TEsT DE-
NouNcED Al the Wing State Convention
in New Hampshire, held in Concord, on
The lst inst, for the nomination Of Presl
Dental electors, Governor, aud railroad
Commissioner, the following was among
The resolutions which were unanimously
adopted:
Resoired, That we believe it to have been the
design OF the founders Of the government, to
make America the asylum ofthe oppressed, bu
never 10 the subversion Of its distinctive CHI
ter-tha,i, be the refuge alike from rel gioui
and political oppression, and that within III
boundaries civil privileges should be unabridged
bv religious principles; therefore, we.the Wings
of New Hampshire, are, as we always have been
decidedly in faver of blotiing The religious test
from our State constitution.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23
GEN. SCOTT.

Il am an advocate Of peace, therefore
cauaot vote for military chiei,ain." u
there be one Of our readers v ho thus argues
we ask bis attention.
You purpose not TO vote for Con. Scot,
because he is military chielinin. Wha,
made him military chiefiain? Our coun
Try was involved in war with foreign
power, j, needed the services Of its sons 10
drive back the enemy who we're encroach,
ing upon tho frontier. Scott was then a
Young man, : lawyer, but his country call
ed and duty prompted. lie threw aside
his profession aud enrolled himself a volun-
teer in the services Of the United States.
Would you condemn him for this! No, il
is no more than you, or any other honorable
man would have done under similar cir
|cumstsnces.
But how came he 10 be military chief
tains Scott was no coward. Ills coun.
Try was at stake, he Eel, it and proved him
self equal to the emergency. His condac,
vas appreciated and be was promoted
Step by step he advanced until at the close
|of the war be found himself Brigadier
General You surely would not blame
him for that, any other honorable, patriotic
man would have accepted stations Of a
higher grade where he could accomplish
more for his country BY welding greater
influence.
Peace spread her genial rays over the
country. Instead Of seeking TO emhroil her
again 10 war, Scott during those years Of
peace, became known as the Pacificator,
so active was he ia maintaining peace.
Yes, he has done much TO cx,ricaie US from
war, but never anything 10 involve US in
war.
Under Folks administration war was
declared with Mexico and as Commander
ln Chief Scott took the head Of the army.
By few we'll timed battles he gained such
signal victories over the Mexicaus tina, they
were forced 10 capitulate. Instead Of pro
longing the war he brough, it 10 speedy
conclusion.
Do no, you who object TO Gen. Scot, be-
cause be is military cLieftain. think that
when our country is invaded by foreign
Zoe il is the duty OF every citizen 10 defend
il? Certainly, then why will you condemn
a man because he has discharged in su
oerior manner what you esteem his duty
and what his country requires Of himi
Gen. Scott has never done any,hing to
ioment war, on the contrary, knowing its
evils. its horrors, bad lie been President OF
the United States, instead Of Jas. X Polk,
il is altogether probable the difficulties be-
tween the U. States and Mexican govern
men,s would hare been arbitra,ed without
a resort to arms.
Gen. Scott has not only proven himself
great in war, but great as civilian. His
Whole career has Swallowed him forth as
great man and equal to any emergency in
which he has ever been placed. The peo
pie know this and they now intend placing
him 10 situation that will call forth III the
energies Of bis mind, bu, they feel he is as
competent 10 discharge tho duties Of the
highest civil as Of the highest military Of
fee.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

New ARRANGEMENT FOR THE UPPER
TRADE.-The continued subsistence ofihe
upper Mississippi has induced several en-
terprising boat owners to form line, b..
which passengers can be conveyed to and
from this city and Galena, in 4s hours. -
The new schedule is as follows: The
West Newton in charge Of Capt. Smith
Harris PHYS between Gale5a and LeCiaire
at the head Of the upper rapids. At the
latter place passengers viii rench Daven,
port Us miles distanD BY stages and viii
then be transferred TO the steamers j. Nc.
kee or Regulator OF which boats
will leave that place for Montrose ever,
evening. Upon their arrival there, pas
.engers will again be conveyed in coach
es, and on reaching keoknk, will! find in.
port, one of the packets for this city.
lSt. Louis Union.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

GoiN0 FOR ScoTr.--We do not know
how il may be in other parts Of The com
try, except from common report, but here,
not day passes that we do not heir OF
prominent democrats in this vicinity who
declare their determination to vote for
Scott. There are large number Of per
sons who will no, vote for man for Presi.
dent of whom they had never heard preyi-
Gus 10 his nomination Galena Gas.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23
OUR NEW POSTMASTER GENERAL.

Hon. SAMUEL ID. HunBARD # Middle
Town. Coma, succeeds Hon. Nathan 4
Hail a, the head Of the General Post-Ol-
fee. and is capital selection. Ito was .
member Of tho XXlXth md AAAtt
C mgrc.ses, and very generally regarded
~ one Of the most clesr- headcd. energetic
bus mess men in the House. lie dad n"'
waste an hour Of the four Sessions IN TAX
bu, his industry was proysrb, and n's
Judgment was. implicitly relied on. Mr..
ilubbard's appointment is most sat'siacio,
~ 10 the friends OF Scott and Graham, md
will prove acceptable to the country. ~
Y. Tribune.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

Mr. CLEMENS, Democratic Senator from
Alabama, who possesses high honor, and
pride Of character, made this remark in
the late discussion in the Senate upon Mr.
Merriwether's resolution.
u do net care what amount OF money
GENERA! Sect may have received from The
General Government. | am VERY sure b.
has never received anything bat wha, he
was entitled 10, and believe that he ba.
never received half as much as he deserv
ed"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

GEN. CAss on ScoTr-Gen Cass re.
Gently made speech at New York. AZ.
ter taking off his cont and rolliog up
his sleeves, be said LII there is ono IN N
here who expects me to abuse the whia
party and their candidate, be is very much
mistaken lcheersl. engage in no such
warfare. We have serious battles enough
with the wings; and the threescore year.
and ten which have almost attained, give
me any right to express my opinion, will
give ii. The wings are Just as honest as
we are [cheers]. They think they are
right, and we think they are wrong. They
think We are wrong, we know VIC are
right [cheersI. The wings are ia the
same ship with US, and mus, sink or
swim with us know Gen. Scott, and
have known him long .-he is brave man,
and a high minded, honest patriot; but he
is not my choice laughterl."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23
MIR. L. MARSHALL. who resides

Mr.. l.. MARSHALL, who resides near
Cumminsvi.le, IN this county, yesterday
brought 10 the Commercial Office pod u
California bean that measured sasentee %
inches in length. He informed us hat he
Ind seen pods &c this bean in Caiiforn a
four feet long Cincinnati Com.
We raised the same beans in cur gar.
den the present season that measured over
two feet 10 length.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23
Cv.xcs For PeLlTIcIANs!--Mr. W

A CnANcE FOR PeLITIcIANs!--Mr W
10. MAymALL Of HawesviIle, adverilses 10
our paper very valuable farm for sale
PAYABLE when Scott is elected and inaug
urated. The proposition is very liberal
one, and those Democrats who effect TO
believe that their candidate will be elected.
should take advantage Of the cffsr.-Louis
rifle Courier.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

DuRIsc the terrible earthquake which
occurred at Santiago, on the 2O,h uIt.
every building in the place was more Oh
less injured, and several were entirely
destroyed. Sixteen lives were also lost
The inhabitants generally sough, refuge
on board the shipping. The los. by thi.
disaster is estimated al 100000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

Col. CLEMENS Of Alabama, himself a
gallant soldier, thus rebukes that misera
Ole class Of political ha whose sole ar
gument is abuse, and who seek to detracl
from SCOTS brilliant achievements as a
soldier. Said he, ssit i'll becomes any man
who staid al home during that memorable
struggle to charge any soldier with COW
ardice, who had nerve enough to carry
him to the field"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

Lost AND FouND!--Two en,erprisiue
boys Of The ages respectively Of 5 and Z
years, resident Of Iowa City, took il into
their heads to wander of on Monday of
last week. The alarm being spread many
Of the citizens turned out and hunted them
all that nigh, with torches. The next
morning the whole city under a more per-
feet organization engaged 10 the work
When news came al last that ,heGe p-ees-
ciously -pious young gentleman had been
found at camp meeting ten miles distant,
% interested had become The citizens 10 the
circumstance that the church bells were
rung for jos.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

We notice series Of articles in course
by the Locofoco press en,i
tied "the Canvass Of Frauds" Hayn't
read them but presume from the familari,,
OF the leaders Of the party with the subiec'
they are capable Of treating II ably.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

PILISe UP THE AcoNY-The III. State
Register. speaking Of the recent great
'Democrstic" demonstration ia New Hamp
shire, heads the article 30, OOO, 600 Dem
ocrs,s in coancil!'' About four cyphers too
many.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

DEMKRIr, ofthe Dubuque Express, says
that Gov. Lucas is ga superannuated gen
tleman," and then enters into a disgust
lion Of two columns TO attempt to show his
positions unienabIe. Prove your own as
sertion right, Billy, and there will be no
need TO prove the Governors wrong.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

RAMA paper by Professor LOOMS, Of
New York on the redistribution Of rain Cor
The month OF September" proves. by &C.
lual calculation and measurements Of tile
quantity Of rain that has fallen durinp The
iiiieren, months for several years, that the
popular belief in an eqninoc,ial storm, on
or about the 2ls, September, is without
found alton in fact.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

BORROWING MoNEY.-From IN article
upon this subject in the N. Y. Tribune, We
extract the tollowing:-
"There is no such thing as borrowing
here at 4, 5, 6, z, or even ten per cent. on
d slant Real Estate-~at least IRE know mol
how or where it may be done. Loans on
City property are daily negotiated al Q 70
I per cent, but on no other. The same
men who lend at or per cent. rs above,
probably would not lend at frenfy per cent
on Illinois lands-nar nj any rate. They
need to know. FIRST, that their security i
ample; then, that they may obtain their
money back the very hour they want it.
no matter though the borrower be kn,ve
and bankrupt. 1t is idle, therefore, 70
write 10 va with reference TO borrowing
money in this City We do several kinds o.
business, but that is entirely out Of our
line"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

DECISION UPON THE Liquor LAw--We
see it stated that the Supreme Court Of
Maine have decided that the inhabitants of
that State may keep liquor in their houses
for their own use, and that liquor may be
brought into and transported within or
through the State, if il be not intended for
sale. The amount Of the decision seems
70 be, that the Legislature may prohibit
the sale, or keeping or Offering for sale, of
liquor, but cannot prohibit its use.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.


We take the liberty Of making the fol-
lowing extracts from private letter re-
ceivcd from Pass Christian, on the Gull Of
Mcxico:--
"From the waters Of the great gulf Of Mexico
I addressed you.
sThis place, you may be sure, is one Of the love-
" spots Of the EARTH II looks right out on the
boundless waters OF the guilt, dotted here and
there with white sails, like snow takes resting
on the deep, blue bosoms Of the waters.
"There is to be great Yacht race to-day be.
tween about dozen or the loveliest crafts ever
beheld. twill be an exciting scene, and large
sums Of money will change hands on the result.
"This place is one Of the lovely spots Of earth.
could pass the balance Of my life here in peace
and happiness. Like Byron love the ocean
and most Of al when in violent commotion.-
Yesterday we had an illustration. A violent
|wind.torm arose. The waters rushed by with
tremendous force, pressing against the posts o.
the pier (ex,ending 1t least hsif mile into the
gulf till the whole fabric rocked to and fro like
"a vessel on the water. Every person left the
pier but myself, but / was so excited with the
wiidnese and subliniy Of the scene, that | held
to post and stayed there till the vast comno-
ton was over. The wind and waves roared so
that, although screamed with very JOY, could
not hear my own voice.
..There is nothing like the ocean ard its sandy
beach. The sand here is as white as snow, and
filled with beautiful shells. The waters, clear
and transparent, reveal 10 you innnmerable guam
titles Of crabs, fishes Of various kinds, oysters.
beautiful shells, Algn, Medus@, &c, arranged
in masses, delightful to mind strong TO the wor-
ship Of Gods wondrous works.
ssThere are here, amid the five hundred persons
at this hotel, one or two congenial spirits with
myself. We worship on the ocean, ous anthems
being the wild roar of its surf.
81. is not amid the works Of man that can
offer up my prayers, bur here with the eternal
swell OF the surf upon the shore filling my ears,
| can feel that there is a God wonderful and
strong, and whose mysteries are as unfathomabie
as those waters which now stretch out before my
eyes illimitably
81 have just returned from witnessing the Re-
gaita or great Yacht race. The boats ran 80
miles, but were never out of sight, as they kept
in great circle. The wind was strong and The
scene an exciting one. The "sylph' won the
race By about mile, and large sums were lost
and won accordingly
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

The BLACKBERRY Hoyey's Magazine
speaking Of the effor. made by the Horli
c'lliuris,s at the cas-, to improve this berry
BY cultivation, says:-
$50 productive is this variety that sc-
cording 10 the authority We have quoted, a
dozen plants, when we'll established, yield
sufficient frat for a family Of The ordinar,
number. Among the berries exhibited IL
public BY Capt. Love,t and others, were
some over ~ inch and half long,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

INTERESTING ConREsrosDExuE.-
Democrat 10 this city writes toanother H.
Ohio: "Al the Democrats hero are poino
for Pierce and King" He receives In re
ply: "They will need all your votes. Gr
hey will get few here. We arc ali poipo
or Scott and Graham" Galeaa Gas.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23
THE SCOTT CLUB.

The members Of the Scott Club have
rented the fine, large room, recently occu-
pied BY Mr. Hoffman, opposite the post of
fice--trsnsp rency al the door-mhich
they have fitted up with sests, speakers
stand, &c. for the weekly meetings Of the
Club. The room is thrown open during
the day for all Wings or Democrats, who
desire to read the piles Of interesting pa
pers and documents there congrega,ed.
Persons residing in the country are re-
quested 10 call, take sest and make them
selves at home, and if they have not the
time 10 spare, select such documents a.
they may wish and carry with them ID
read by their own fresides.
Citizens are privileged TO read at all
times and at the close Of the regular Sat.
urday evening meetings. privilege i
granted Them 10 carry 10 their homes such
documents Is they may wish to peruse.
Some Of Tie best publications 10 the
Union may be found at The ..Ciub Room
for distribution, q few Of which are devo-
ted 10 agriculture.
The meeting last Saturday evening
WAS addressed by MIR. Guthrie and several
other speakers, in,erspersed with songs
from the '.Giee Club and, although the
evening was unpropi,ious, was altogether
tho largest and mos, happy assembIage
iha, has ye. congrega,ed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

DEArHs.-Among the deaths of dislin-
guished men ia the various walks Of life,
that We note Of late, are those Of Ex-Gov
Vance, Of Ohio, Hon. ORRrs FowLEp, Of
Mass; Hon. E. w. McGAucHEy, Of Ind.
who died in California; GEo. H. DERBY.
book publisher Of Buffalo; and Hon. MARK
IL. slsLrY, Representative 10 Congress
from New York.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

PARsoS BRowNLow.--This amiabe old
gentleman, as contemporary remarks
seems to be between a "fever and a
sweat As much tina. he has said about
Gen. Scott has heen published, we give as
equal weighty, the following from the
Parson as his opinion Of Gen. Pierce
ave have many objections 10 Pierce
So many, that we cannot and will not vote
for him. But there is one BRIGHT spot in
his history, aud with US, il is The best trait
in his chsrac,cr-he was once m Adams
man, and used his influence agains, jack
son, at the tine he first run for President
and THEN we were with him. lie i,ined
The fortunes of Jackson, when he was TO be
successful. and ahanoned The Federal rank.
ofJohn Quincy Adams. and HERE we sepa
rated from Gen. Pierce"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

Another such leader will we think annibilate
he Express unless II has as many lives as Ges
Pierce is said 10 have Haukeye.
For honest men we have but one life; for
scoundres We have as many as circumstances re-
Erpress.
We always thought, Billy, that for i,
sounded you had good many lives.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

John K. Wilson, in public SPEECH .
Hamilton, Ohio, before the Chippewa cl =
renowned Locofocosm, and James Gas u'
an Irishman, who fought at Lundy'a ! -.
did ,he same thing ut The same meeIia" sue
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23
Mrs. Prewiit. ofthe Yazoo Wing is re-

ponsibe for the following:
"A general newspaper ogeLt Of PhI'a'
delphin, by the name Of Pierce, has made
certain advertising proposals TO Us, Offering
to pay US 10 printing ink Judging nom
his name, we are afiaid bis ink would be
to faint for orr paper"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

TIE HENRY Clay TRAerDY.--The u
s. District Conrr have found true bin
sgainst the Owner, Captain and Engineer
ofthe Steamer Henry Clay, for man.laugb.
fer
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23
THE NEW POSTAGE LAW.

The following is q brief abstract OF ihs
New Postage Law, which goes into efiac
on tho lst Of October:
Newspapers, periodicals, unsealed clrcu
lars, &c, weighing not over three ounces
are to pay ono cent each TO any part o. 'n'
United States, or half that rate when paIt
quarterly or yearly in advance.
Newspapers, &C., weighing not ovel
one aud half ounces, hall the above
rates, where circulated 10 the State Of pub
LEGATION.
Newspapers. papers and pamphlets o.
not more ibrn 10 pages Svo.. IN packages
Of not less than ouuces, TO one address
TO he charged hall cent an ounce, with
out reference to the number Of pieces.
Postage on all transient matter 10 bt
prepaid, or charged double.
Books bound or unbound, of not more
than four pounds each. one cent each, un.
der three thousand miles, and two cents
over tha, distance fifty per cent TO be
added where not prepaid.
Weekly newspapers free in the count,
Of publication.
Bills for newspapers, and receipts fo'
the payment of money therefor, may be
enclosed ia subscribers papers.
Exchanges between newspaper pub
fishers free.
Newspapers, &c, to be so enclosed thai
the character can be determined without
moving the wrapper--to have nothing
written or printed on the paper or wrap
per beyond the direction, and TO contain
no enclosure other than the bils or re-
ceip,s before mentioned.
Letter postage is not touched at nl
by the new law, bat will remain as at pres
ent.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

Hon. HOWARD GILBERT, who was KILLED
in duel at San Francisco recently. was
editor Of The Alta Californian, and mem
Der OF the 3lsl Congress.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

Ds- Storms 6ELEBRATrn S.nTcH Coreu G. IN,
Il 10 worthy Of remark. tina, no Medicine ,x., AZ.
ed TO the afflicted, has m.f with such .,rsorsin.
demand a. the Celebrated Or. Storrns gonsi, rsRa,
when 50 many are found to have faith in the tasas,
OF an invention. Their. must be some hensff, asr,t5
from II. Wherever this wonderful Sugar Casdy S.,
chic has been introduced II has received the fsso
bic notice OF medical whose disinie ieis
ment cannot be Doubted. Those who suffer with M.
ease endAngsring the Lungs. would do well 10 u,ss
early use Of this valuable article.
BARNARD, BRO. & CO., 81. Louis No.. Gens,l
Agents Tor toe United States and the Csnsdas.
Price one Dime per Rolf Roiisfor e5 cts. or Al r.,
DoIea. -
For sale by Druggists and Merchants Of D,sss,o-,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

II is striking fact, tina, Of the 1000 or
5000 emigrants from this country TO Lii,
IBERIA, not one life has been lost BY shin
wreck.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

VoTISG FOR THIRD CANpIDATE.-Judge
Conrad, Of Philadelphia, in speech at
Harrisburg, on the Goth uit., thus forcibly
expresses the folly and wrong of voting for
any third party nominee for the Presiden.
cy:
81 first ask your votes for Winfield Scot,
because you are compelled TO choose be-
tween him and franklin Pierce. There
is no other choice. To vote for third
candidate il the suicide Of suffrage. II is
to nu.iify privilege and TO sknlk duty
II is neutrality, md The neutrality Of q
freeman is ,he crime Of slaye."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-09-23

Columbus, Sept. 8.-The Wing Mass Meeting
here to-day hos been largely attended. The
hon. Thomas Ewing and Horace Greeley ad-
dressed the meeting this nfterpo IN. ON pyo,a.
ton and Harbor improvements. several otte :
able speeches were made.
.sor1eieh, Conn, Sept. GA fire broke out on
oen'rai wharf this morning. destroying proper
~ TO the amount Of $4,000.