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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
THE WEATHER.

II variety DO the "spice Of life the DEE
lissus Of this fraction Of the great orb upon
whose surface We creep, have no need ="
Igrumble in the article Of weather. During
The last week We have had the four seasons
beautifully displayed, and q touch Of fifth,
not ia any Of the books, made by the blend.
ing Of all. Tuesday we romped with the
baby 10 the sunshine aud "Wednesday
morniog the li..le boy, weaned long enough
10 strut 10 uppers, reminded US Of our prom.
leo to get him pair Of boots the next win
ter. The blue bird, the sweet harbinger Of
spring, deceived as the best Of Us, caroled
lite welcome 10 the newborn season on
Tuesday, but on Wednesday morning had
disappeared of the -bleached, dcsolate
face Of this bleak portion Of earth. But as
70 write the sun shines beautifully with Q
fair prospect Of even this blessed Wednes-
day being pleasant day, so that We Tain
|coacluds the little aspirt" Of yesterday was
caused by turning the spigot to vesse! Of
weather that had been manufactured for
s,me especial occasion, when
"polar spirits sweep
The darkening world and semPess-sroubled
Deep"
Rut our tnble will the tale unfold:
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
OPINION OF AN OLD DRUGGIST.

Nall the remedies offered as remedies for dis
eases OF the bronchial organs, Dr. Storms Scotch
Cough Candy is most worthy of commentator.
We have no disposition TO injnre the inventor
OF any particular medicine; but in Justice to The
world, we will give il as our honest opinion,
formed by rhe observations OF Is years in the
school OF Medicine, that large and frequent
draughts OF nauseous liquid compounds, taken in
to The stomach from time TO time, must have q
tendency to destroy the healthy tone Of that vi.
tai organ Of the human System.
No objection can be urged against the use OF
this really valuable Medieated Candy, for sugar
IS agreeable both TO the palate and stomach, aud
we honestly believe that this preparation will
prove Of great value in the cure Of colds, coughs,
bronchitis, asthma, bleeding Of the lungs, pain in
the side and breast, difficulty OF breathing hosrse
moss, and al other symptoms Of Consumption:
It IS also a useful article in dyspepsia snd liver
complaint.
Price, One Dime pei Roll; 3 Rolls for IS cts. |;
or $st per Dozen.
For sale by Druggists and M erchants Of DAY.
export.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

Ex-Goy. kossurH arrived at St. Louis
on Tuesday Of last week, was received
with short speech by the Mayor and gave
a similar brief one ia reply. On Friday
be addressed the citizens in one Of biz
lengthy speeches in reply TO an addres.
from JOHN A. KAssoN, Esq, chosen for the
occasion. Kossuth's speech was remarka
BILE peculiarly, for the raking down giyer
the Jesuits and the raking up conferred
upon the Irish.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
Blu, our table will the tale unfold:
TEMPERANCE.

Wings are always the loudast in their seal TO
Temperance, but we never knew one Of them 4
refuse to support candidate of their party, be
fcauss he was not a temperance man.--Bdnaer.
| You don't know everything yet, MIR
Wheeler, snd you will learn something
next election if you should live so long
You will learn that there are both Wing:
and Democrats, though much they msy
cherish the principles Of their respective
parties, who value more highly the per
sonal welfare Of their fellow beings and the
good Of society. Men who can see more
evils flowing from ln,emperance annually,
than would have followed the sscendancy
ofthe opposition party from the foundation
|of our government.
The great object of government legisla-
lion, and the bone Of contention with the
parties, has ever been, and always will be.
taration; which party will administer the
sfairs Of government in all their ramifica-
lions, At The least expense TO the people
All Of the principles of the two parties re-
solve themselves into this, aud yet we be.
llese with old Lyman Beecher, iha,
.sshouId foreign army land OF, our shores,
TO levy such tax upon US as intemperanee
lsvies, no mortal power could resist the
b swelling tide Of Indignation that would O.
verwhelm it," Temperance is principle
that from its Importance, like Aaron's rod,
swallows up, all the rest.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

CoLD WHARF.-THE anti Temperance
folks Of Milwaukee recently held a meet
ing and adopted memorial to the LegisIa
ture, setting forth the fearful consequence,
SO frequently arising from the injurious Us.
ofcold water and praying the passage Of /.
law 6nipg man $1,000 who drinks ,
glass Of il without a recommendation from
a physician! To this the editor Of III.
Free Democrat drily says: ave presume
if uobody drank any more cold water thar
the authors Of this memorial, such Law
would occasion very little inconvenience.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

A correspondent, writing us from one o
the big steam palaces which float back ant
forth from Cincinnati to New Orleans, hu
morously suys:-"Kossuth arrived al Gin
cinnati the day left, most singular
coincidence, which will no doubt produce
its effect on the nations of Europe! Sc,
he has left before my return, another coin.
cidence- tired of waiting for me, no doubt
and is trying TO see what kind Of don
key crop ne rich soil Of the Hoosier STATE
will produce"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
The LIQUOR Law UNDERGOING A TEST

THE LIQUOR Law UNDERGOING TEST
AT Iowa ClrY.-The advocates Of law al
Iowa City have caused two individuals Of
that city, to be prosecuted for retailing in
toxicating drinks as beverage. One was
fined ten dollars, and the other $l25, and
in default Of payment to be imprisoned 81
days. He refused to pay the fine and when
when we left the city, was under confne-
ment. Great excitement prevailed.
Keok-uk Register.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

Rock ISLAND AND CnrCAG RAILROAD
Seth Paine writes 10 the Missouri Repub.
lican, that there is no truth in the repor
that the above road 10 only to be fnishet
to Peru, and there stopped. lie says:
"The directors are pursuing wise ant
prudent policy, and the road will pay a,
fast as finished. By this course the Gale
ia and Chicago road has been kept on
ward, and has risen from difficulties, EN-
harrsssment aud want Of credit, TO poin
when they can command all the none,
they require, and this stock, on completed
divisions, is worth moro than par value"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
CLINTON COUNTY.

A friend writes US from the above coun
~ that though the land has been largely
entered there within the past year, yet ma
ny Of the choicest sections remain in the
possession of Government. Clinton coun.
~ is one Of the most fertile portions Of oul
State and is settling by class Of farmers
who understand making "the wilderness
10 blossom a. the rose"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
ERRArUM.

Our last number contained 50 many
grievous errors that we must be permitted
to refer at least to one Of them. In speak
ing of The Maine Law we were made te
saw: 1--WE have no doubt that were the pro
visions Of that law understood, the only
advocates it would end would be those
who are engaged in the manufacture OF
sale of spiri,uous liquors" For advocates
read opponents.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

Rock ISLAND AND CHICAGO r. R.--The
Dixon Telegraph asserted few weeks
since that part Of the route Of the above
Road was fifteen feet under water. The
Peru Democrat says that the Telegraph
has been hoaxed, "that the streams have
kept quietly within their banks, and that
there has been neither freshet nor overflow
the present season."
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

Translation. LINCOLN CLARK ha,
sent US new map Of the western country
showing the Chicago and Rock Island Rail
road and its con templated extension wes
Of the Mississippi, for which he has ou'
warmes, thanks and sincerest wishes thai
be may be instrumental in the speedy com
mencement of the above far Western Road
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

"HERoISE OF THE BoRDER."-A friend
informs 10 that the tale of the above name.
published by US last week, is strictly true
That be has heard the old uncle who de-
Tended the Fort narrate il, has heard the
heroic conduct Of the maiden extoled, has
stood upon the spot where exploded the
wooden cannon, dealing destruction to the
natives, and when boy went TO school in
The old Fort TO Aquilla Bolton. The men.
|tion Of the latter name recalled oIden rec
objections in our mind and we told him in
turn, its owner too had found homo fur.
ther west and youthful wife in the city Of
Dayton, where the old gentleman few
years since still laugh. the rising genera
ltion the rules of Syntax.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

TEMPERANCE TIcKEr.--ln another col.
umn will be found the proceedings Of a
public meeting held in this place on last
Thursday evening to nominate candidates
Of strictly Temperance principles to fil)
the municipal Offices. The only objection
that can be urged to that meeting is, that
more publicity was not given TO the cal!
As it was, however, the Court House wa,
respectfully crowded and The proceeding,
we're characterized by harmony and unan
unity.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

MORMON INDEPENDENCE We see ru.
mor tina, the Mormoas Of Utah have de
clared themselves Independent OF the U. S
Government, and set up for themselves
Presume il to be correct as they seem ca
pable Of almost any act Of extravaganza
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

INTERESTING FAcT.-From the report Il
he gardener 10 whose care the trees ofihs
Crystal Palace were entrusted, il seems
that the old elms under tho glass shade, 81
far from being injured by their conlinc
ment, have increased in their branches
from six to seven feet, whilst the elms in
the park have mado, on the average, only
one foot Of shoots.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

A BIRTH ON A BoAr.--The lady of D.
s. Campbell, Of South Carrolton, Ky,
gave birth TO little girl yesterday, Sun,
day morning, on the steamer Logan. II
she lives until her ncxt birthday, she viii.
be four years old Louisville Courier.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

THANKS TO SrEAMERs,--T officers of
The steamers Bon Accord, Danube, aud
Glaucus, have our thanks for recent ST.
Louis papers,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

PEOPLE in Maine no longer ask each
other to 'imbibe, swallow or smile" The
invitation now is, twill you violate"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

Tue gold medal to be presented to The
Hon NEAL Dow, Of Maine, the author o
the celebrated liquor law, by the New YorI
National Temperance Society, 10 said t.
have cost $3.50.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
W MARRIED.

o. Friday evening, March l2th, by tho Rev.
J. NJ. WErTFALL, Mr.. II. w. HENLEY Of Pleas
an. Valley, Scott Co, to Miss CLARINDA V.
LEE, of Overman's Ferry, Musca.ino CO., Iowa.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
LIE CLAIRE.

A citizen Of this thriving town informs
u that their merchants have resolved 10
import no more whiskey TO be used as a
beverage. That they appear to be satisfi
cd they make nothing by traficing in the
article and at the same time are fostering
a vitiated taste. We hope our own mer
chants will follow this noble example, and
that the ball once started may roll on IN
Ill the whole State be included in the salu.
tary reform.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

eve believe in The doctrine Of repentance
and ifthose Wings who took part in the drunken
orgies of 1910 have truly and sincerely reform.
ed, they may be as good temperance men as any.
body else but as zee could nerer find any good res
son for belierisls that ssretorp,ed drtmkard' iro
any better than any other temperance man, zoe &C.
knotcleige no right, on the part Of the Wings, d
dictate to US chat course zoe shall pursue."
The above extract is from the Banner
of the 9th ult., reiterated in the same
print Of the 18th inst. Il is a charge Of
drunkenness made against the uhole Wing
party, and every individual member Of il
should feel himself one of the vilitied.
In the same article in which the above
beautiful specimen of wholesale SANDER
appears, is the following direct charge
made in speaking Of the Wings Of Scot,
slime was, when every man Of them, who
was old enough to lisp thurrah for Old TIP
was sucking cider, or something stronger, with
a straw, walowing in the filth Of the log cabins,
and disturbing The public peace with their bae
channalan revels.''
But to what does all this amount? A
man who will indite such paragraphs as
the following, from the Banner Of the 9Th
inst, will not scruple to say anything, nor
to stick to il when proven in the wrong:
ssFoRTy-EIvE NEW WIG VOTERS IN PEsNsyLvA-
srA.-Gov. Johnston, Of Penn, during the last
IL days Of his administration. pardoned IS Grim.
inals out OF the peniten.iary.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

PLANK RoADs.-The subject of Plank
Roads is eliciting much attention ind some
Of the right kind Of action over in Rock Is
land. The inhabitants are unanimous in
the matter and, Of course, will effect some
hing.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

STRAws, &c.--votes taken on steam
boats, show an overwhelming majority in
every instaDce for MILLARD FILLMORE.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

X RETURNED of our fellow citizens,
Mr.. A. DOYLE, returned from California
this week, after an absence Of about three
years.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

TEMPERANCE IN OHIo.--The number O,
petitioners for the Maine Liquor Law, 10
Ohio, has reached $4,000.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
THE NEW REVENUE LAW.

There is considerable just antagon.sn
manifested to the new law. As that crea
ting the Office Of Supervisor, the improve
ment upon tho old law is regarded as vex
.lions aud wholly failing 10 accomplish The
object designed. Not Que man in twenty
is capable Of filling the lie. furnished hin
ia a satisfactory manner, and no two men
scarcely agree with regard to the proper
method Of i,cmizing them effects. Al Prlm
rose, Lee CO., public meeting has been
held aud the citizens resolved that thei'
servants in this instance have exceeded
the power delegated 10 their BY the people
and that they will refuse to "swear" to the
amour, or value Of their property. The
editors Of the Keokuk Register thus give
vent to their feelings upon the subject
The new Revenue law should be emit
tied "a law 10 vcx and hsrrass the people.
and encourage swearing At random" y
may suit Locofocos. but we cannot approve
liz. We will no, take an oath at random,
as 10 the value Of our credits, sc.
We have accounts to a very consldera-
BILE amount that we may not be able to col
lect BY law, and that people may or may
not choose to pay US. We will not swear
as to what may be the result Of their free
will.
We have notes to considerable amount.
some of them over hundred dollars, that
we cannot collect by suit. We will not
swear whether men vii! act honestly TO-
wards us or not, we hope they will, and we
cannot swear that they will not.
We have been called upon by the asses
sor Of this County to list our property and
credits. We can list our property under
the statute and swear to il, but we cannot
list our credits and the ralue Of our proper
~, and swear TO il. This we cannot do,
nor will We.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
ST. LOUIS, March IL

ST. LOUIS, March IS.
FLOUR, So, 65 1915. WHEAr, CO.. 80c. Coax,
10 gunnes, Sac. Oars, 22c. BEANS, 81, 90 bush.
PorAroEs, SIS Zoe. LARD, ~ a &c.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

THE editors Of the Rock Island lAdr.
come out in their Iast in favor of the
Maine Temperance Law for thepeople and
Gen. Scott for the presidency.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

Even bacchanslian madness has ito charms
! C6nper.
Dr.. CLAussEN has very gentleman,
reply 10 the las. Banner, 10 Prof Bu!!en',
challenge to discussion Of certain resolu
tons passed at az anti. Temperance NEE,
ing At the Court House. His argument.
are quite as good ~ can be used in favol
Of drinking spirituous liquors but, w
think, altogether untenable. Such bac
cha nalian scenes a. hs here describes are
strong arguments in favor Of total abs,i.
nence:--
Sand if could depic, to you the chivalrous
character Of the German students, sitting around
large tables, drinking beer, wine, or other ar
dent spirits, singing beautiful songs, delivering
enthusiastic spseches--the most sensitive peo-
pie for the noblest feelings Of friendship and pat
rio,ism-their eyes sparkling with joy-if
could convey to you an appropriate idea Of what
We have experienced, and to what we look back
with pleasure and without remorse, even in ad-
vanced age and under the trials Of severe fate,
indeed you would not deny the beneficial infiu-
ence OF 4 moderate use Of wine, upon the soc. al
enjoyments and intercourse Of mankind"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

The Tribune calls New York srum-c cursed
paupcr-ridden ind beggar-hu united city,
Banner.
And carry out The principles maintain
ed by the editor Of the Banner, and th,
same with truth might be said Of Daven
port.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

Respectfully, &C., &c,
FlTZ HENRY WARREN,
ed Asst P. M. G
The Galcna Gazette learns that tho Keo
kuk Packet Co., have boat in progress o
CONSTRUCTION for the above line, which il
designed to make the trip from Dayenpor
to Galena and back daily.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

This, we presume, TO DO the FIRST acct
dental death upon the liue-may i. be tbt
last.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
DAILY MAIL TO ST. LOUIS.

BY the following letter i, will be seen
that We are to be placed in daily connec.
ton with ST. Louis SO soon as the necessa
~ arrangements can be effected.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

FATAL ACCIDENTAL man named Mi.
chal McRory was killed by the caying Of
. bank on the Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad about ten miles east Of this place
m Saturday the 2s,h ult. He was crush
ed in shocking manner and died instant
". He was from Lake Co., and had been
At work on the road but few days.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
IT,noE WILSON.

notice thast Editor Of the Davenport "
ze,te, in the last number Of that paper, Y
speaking Of Judge Wilson and his nominator
| by the Maquok Ella convention, says that Jadg'
w. was never liked 40 . Judge, and that n
(ths Edi.o,) wished that better man had oee'
nominated.
The above 10 an extract from communi
cation that appeared in the last number Q
the Banner. Judge Wilson had his friend
whils upon The bench, but that he was gen
orally liked q Judge, we have yet to b
convinced. Ia wishing that better ms'
had been nominated for that Office We hat
no desire to disp.rage Judge Wilson's le
gal qualifications, but had reference 70 hi'
known dilatory and convisisl habits. IL
this latter particular he may have reform
ed--we truly hope il is 90, as there wa'
room for improvement.
Tho correspondent no doubt speaks the
truth when he says, "many Wings say
they will 60 for Judge Wilson," and he will
admit We are equally reliable whom We a.
sert, that ms.y Democrats say they will
60 against Judge Wilson; neither Of which
assertions, however, amount 10 anything,
as having no opposition, ifo our friend con-
clude 10 vote for him he will DO elected
unanimously!
We are litllo surprised that our friend
should argue that Judge Wilson's election
in this District over Wing opponent would
be proof Of his being liked a. Judge! =
He has been Democrat too long not to
know his party will 60 for its nominee,
though much they may dislike him. We
have never known but single exception.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18
Post Office Department

SIR: have the honor to inform you
that the Post Master General has ordered
an arrangement with J. s. Mcclure. Esq'r
President Of the 81. Louis and Keokuk
Packet Company, for an extension Of the
steam boat route No. 1882. 81. Louis to
Keokuk, TO end at Galena, Illinois, instead
Of Keoknk. The service is six times a
week, and to be performed in three days
each way, under forfeiture Of one-balf o.
the pay Of the trip, If not performed within
thai time
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-18

use Of the pan only. b.. digsings that
would yield good woges with the pan only
becoming very scarce, the rocker was
brought forward, with which ton times the
amount Of dirt could be washed, consequent
" diggings much poorer than the first were
made to yield as much per day. But even
diggings that would yield good wages with
a rocker became scarce aud 10 make still
the same wages out Of dirt that would no,
pay 10 wash with The rocker, the long Tom
came into use. The long Tom proved a
very industrious fellow and soon washed
out all The dirt the miner could find tina,
would pay TO wash even with the help Of
long Tom. This being the case something
else must be brought forward that was ca.
pable Of washing more dirt than even our
industrious friend the long Tom--and il
has come in the shape Of sluices, which
do up the work Jroun. To make on
ounce day with pan, the dirt must yield
25c per pan, TO make the same with rocker
lOc per pan, with Tom Sc and with suicc
lac per pan.
This will give you some idea of the i'm
provements that have been made ia extract,
ing the gold from the enrlh. But even
sluice- washing will no. last always, and i
believe that quartz mining will be the
principal mining Of this country, ss there
are immense bodies of il which will doubt.
less yield we'll, when properly worked