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The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

During the war against Napoleon, men
could only be obtained tor the English men.
of.war, by means Of the press-gang, the op-
GRAFTON Of which interesting body led now
aud then TO some laughabls incidents. A.
mong those bagged in l79s, says late
writer. was the Lord Chancellor, who was
nabbed one dark night while crossing Tower
Hill, little disguised with liquor, obtained
at Guild hall dinner. His sxcellency
was sent on board tender, and was not
again heard Of for upwards Of seven months,
when he was discovered on the Catspaw
frigate slushing down the mzzen mast 10
tow trowsers. When his Lordshp hrs,
came on board he endcavored to explain
matters, bu, his story was so extravagnnt
that Capt Sterling informed him that ifhe
repeated athe nonsense" he would have,
him keel-hauled. As the ''penny liners
sav, when IN omnibus runs over q man,
his lordship's .fselingss can be better ina
gned than decribed.
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

Young Breckenridge, of Kentucky, who
recently made such brilliant, debut in the
Houte Of Representatives at Washington
is thus described by the correspondent o
the New York Evening Post:
"When the orator sat down. hundred
hands were extended in graduation.
"fIe is rather tall, square shonldered
1.-The, erect. and very graceful. His hair
black and glossy, brushed smoothly from
tho left, over compact, and jniilng fore
head, beneath which his prominent and rest,
less eyes sparkle and burn. He is hollow
checked, with firm. white teeth. smiIeIess
rigid lips, iron complexion, rapid. nervou.
u,terance and gesture, and impassioned IN
the highest degree. His voice is clear
ringing and metallic, and capable of every
variety Of fintonation. His diction is terse
vigorous and elevated; dashed a, long inter
yals with the mos, vivid and beautiful ina,
ges. but so briefly presented that they arc
only flashes. His thought is electric, vet
severely logical. His repartee is brilliant
and inst antaneous; rather pitiless, but par
liameutarv.
His sad, thoughtful face had interested
me week or two before knew his name
do moi know him personally now, nor any
Of his personal friends, and ! can speak
without favor. ! never listened to any
man who produced equal effect upon me,
and feel-and it seems the general feel
ing-that want, of long standing, is al
last supplied to the House. There is a
man at last to whom every member will
| listen with attention.
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

YANKEE SpEEp.--An EngIishman boast.
ing the superiority OF the horses in his
country, mentioned that the celebrated
Eclipse had run a mile minute. "Ms
good fellow" exclaimed an American pres
ent, s.that is rather less than the average
rate Of our common roads,ers. ! live al
my country seat, near Philadelphia. anc
when ride in hurry to town, of morn
ing, my own shadow can't keep up with
me, bat generally comes into the store to
find me, from a minute to minute and a
half after my arrival. One morning the
beast was restless. and rode him as fast
as possibly could, several times around a
large factory--just TO take old Harry ou
Of him. Well, sir, he went SO fast, that
the whole time saw my back directly be
fore me, and ,ras f,Uite in danger Of ri
ding orer myself"
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08
WHlTTLING.
4 YANKEE PORTRAIT.
BIZ REV. !. rlIRfosr.

,,,.. hov. before he's sent to school,
ne !, ian ,l"ws The tnysteries OF that magic tool,
Neha,,s, Neh Aa, Knife. To that his wisifnl eye
ne wh;,e he hears his rnother's lullaby;
a'..' ra.a cents he gladly gives toget IL,
Us hos.a as. mn s,one unturned till he can whet it
~" ~ III The education Of the lad,
l,.,. NJ ~ n,rt that implement hath had
,sa, ns knife to the young whittier brings
sI",vps pv knowledge Of material things.
.;..t;... music, and the sculptor's art
g rssstnn, whistle and his single dart,
t;s slder pop-gun with its hickory rod,
!. sharp explo osion and rebounding Mad,
as corn.s stalk fiddle. aud the deeper tone
,Th,t murmers from his pumpkins trombone,
'on.pre 10 /, ach the boy. To this succeed,
IA. bow his arrow ofa feathered reed,
Il, windmill, raised the passing breeze TO win,
h. wa,er-v heel tina. turns upon apin;
!, fhis father lives upon the shore,
gor,il see his ship "bsa n ENDS upon the floor"
fall rgged, with raking masts, and timbers
siaunch,
,a waiting, near the wash-tub, for a launch.
Fhus by his genius and his jack-kniie driven,
r. long he'd solve you any problem given;
k,ke aay rim-crack, musical or mute,
NOW. couch, an organ or flute;
lake YOU 4 locomotive or clock,
n, canal or build floating dock,
n cad forth Beauty from marble bloek;-
Make ANYTHING, in short, for sea or shore,
F,om child's rattle to a seyenty-fonf;
Ale il. said Pave, when he undertakes il,
a.H make the thing, aud the machine that
makes IL.
nd when the thing is made-wbesber it be
h move on earth, in air, or on the sea-
ghsiher on wafer, o'er the waves TO glide,
b, upon land TO roll, revolve or slide;
Thsther TO whrl, or jar, TO strike, or ring,
|vteher il be piston or spring,
Tee ,pully, tube sonorous, wood or brass,
be thing designed shall surely come to pass
or when his hands upon it, You may know
fAa. there's co in i, and he'll make itgo!
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08
4 somewhat eccentric lawyer, bel

A somewhat eccentric lawyer, being
engaged in defending hard case. and no,
being altogether pleased with the rulings
Of the presiding Judge, remarked that he be-
Iieyed the whole Court could be bought
with peck of beans. The judge, ofcourse
took this remark In high dudgeon, and de-
manded Of him m apology for this contempt
Of Court, threatening him with commit
mcnt for the offence, il he did no, apologize
The lawyer after little reflection re-
marked that he had said he belevd the
Cour, could be bought with peck Of beans
that he said it without reflection, and. wish
es to take it back; But said he,' i'll hat
put il at kalfa bushel, never would have
taken il back in the world"
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

Father Matthew, in reply to an address
sent to him, few days ago, said, "After
residence Of thirty years in Cork, did no,
believe that ! could any where find more
narrowing illustrations Of the ruin and ca
lami,y which drunkenness produces, until
bad visited America.
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

The Rev. Mr. f., who lived not thou
sand miles from Portland, was preparing
his discourse for the next Sabbath. Stop
ping occasionally to review what he had
written, and to erase that which he wa.
disposed to improve, he was accos.ed By
his little son, who had sumbered but three
summers:
.Father, does God tell you what tt
preach?"
@Ccrtainly, my child"
"Thsn, ,rhat makes you scratch It om?
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

DELEGATE FROM DowNINGvILLE.-Ma-
jor Jack Downing has been appointed dele
gate to the Locofoco National Convention
from Downingvills, State Of Maine. Ma.
jor Downing upon accepting the nomina'
|tion addressed the convention - follows
.Mr. Chairman and fellow Democrats,
after returning YOU my sincere thanks for
the honor you have conferred upon me
this evening, beg leave to state that from
the instructions which J seem 10 get from
this meeting tonight, aud the light | now
have on the subject. | should feel bound 10
propose to the convention to take general
vote whether they will have candidate
from the Old Fogy class or the young
American class. IF they decide 10 favor Of
the Old Fogies, | should move thst Cover
nor Marcy, aud Mr.. Buchanan, and Giner
al Cass, and Giuerel Butler, and Gineral
Houston be put into hat and shook up,
and then the President draw one Of 'em out
And whichever came out first the conven-
tion should unanimously ngreo to run him
and ask no questions. But if they should
decide 10 favor Of The voung America class,
| should move to put Judge Douglass into
The hat. and shake him up, and draw him
out. and agree to run him ut all hazards
Here three cheers were given to Major
Downing.]
Chairman.- Gentlemen and fellow Dem.
ocrats, If i, be your minds that our delegate
Major Downing, be instructed 10 follow bis
own instructions, please TO say aye.
[The question was carried BY ununi-
NOUS and very loud vote. And after three
more cheers for the harmony Of the Democ
racy, the meeting adjourned.l
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

DowS on DELISaunsTs.--Dow, Jr. 10
one Of bis sermons disconrses as follows:
the printers is very disagreeable sit
ua,ion: his money isscattered every where
aud he hardly knows where to look for Il,
his paper, bis type. his ink, his journey
mems labor and living must be paid for.
You Mr.. - ard MI. ----, and
hundred others that could name, have ts-
ken bis paper, and YOU and your children
and your neishbors, have been instructed
and amused by it.
III YOU miss one paper, you think very
hard Of the prnter--you would rather 60
without your best meal than be deprived
of bis newspaper. Have SOU complied
with The terms Of onr subscriptioni Have
YOU taken as much pains to furnish tho
printer with his money as he has to furnish
you with bis paper2 Have you paid for
hi. hard and head work! II you have not,
60 and pay him off,
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

TENDENCY OF THEATRKs.--A New York
Ietter-writer, not particularly rigid in his
morals, gives his testimony upon the infiu-
ences OF theatres and the plays most 10
vogue at this time:
Another report from the chief Of police
upon state Of city morals, which makes >
phi!anthropis, groan in despair. What -
the cause?' asks the latter. If the Chief
would tell him thus, he would tell nothing
bu, the truth:--I find great cause for ju-
yenile depravity in the playing Of vicious
plays at the minor theatres. There It now
enac,ing at one theatre the drama Of Paul
Clifford; a. another the mslo-dram Of Jack
Skepherd;-i each and all Of which, crime
is shown up couleur de rose
During the past month sir boys have been
tried for buTgularv, and convicted; every
one Of whom admitted to stealing money ip
the beginning, that they might visit the
shilling pits Of the theatres. And every
one was arrested in the theatre.
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

THE SIRENE.-The buzzing and hum
ming noises produced by winged insects
are not, as might DO supposed, vocal
sounds; they result from sonorous undua-
,ions impaired to the air by the tapping OF
their wings. This may be rendered evi-
dent by observing that the noise always
ceases when the insect alights on any OBJ
ject. The Sirene has been ingeniously
applied for tho purpose Of ascertaining the
rate at which the wings Of such creatures
flap. The ins,rumen. being brought into
unison with the sound produced BY the in,
sect, indicates, (as in the case Of any other
musical souud) tho rate Of vibration. IN
this way il has been ascertained that the
wings Of gnat flap nt tho rate Of $4,000
times per minute. The pitch Of the note
produced by this insect in the act OF flying
is, therefore, moro than ten octaves above
tho highest note Of a seven octave piano
forlc.-[Dr. Lardner's Handbook Of Nat
ral Philosophy.
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

A mans worldly success is best promo.
ted by so conducting himself as to secure
the good will, instead Of the i'll will Of his
fellow men.
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

Il have turned many womnn's head" :"
boastcda young nobleman Of France
''Yos." replied Talleyrand, "nway from
you.n
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08
L 8, 1852 WHOLE NUMBER 55I.
GEN. PUTNAM,S DUEL.

GEs. PuTNAM il known 10 have been de-
cidedly opposed to dueIiDg, on principle
II once happened that he grossly afironted
brother officer. The dispute arose al .
iwine table, and the officer demanded In
slant reparstion. Putnam, being little
elevated, expressed his willingness to ac-
commodate tho gentleman with fight;
and il was stipulated that the duel should
take place on the following morning, and
that they should fight with seconds. At
The appointed time the general went on to
the ground, armed with swords and pia-
tolls. On entering the field, Putnam, who
had taken stand at the opposite exiremi-
ty, and at distance ofihirty rods, Ieyeled
his musket and fired at him. The gentle
man now ran towards bis antagonist, who
deliberately proceeded to reload bis gun.
.Vhat are You about TO dot" he ex-
claimed; sis this The conduct Of an Ameri-
can officer, and man Of honor?'
.What are you about TO do!" exclsim-
ed the General, attending only TO the first
question; "a pretty question to put to .
man whom you intend to murder! I'm
about 70 kill you; and if you don't beat
a retreat 10 less time than t'would
take old Heath to hang q tory, you're
gone dog" at the same time returning the
breech Of the gun to The hollow Of his
shoulder.
This intima,ion was too unequivocai to
he misunderstood; and our valorous duel
ist turned and fled for dear life.
Il is believed that this vas the only sin
gle combat in which Putnam was ever on
gagged, circumstance the more TO be won
dered at, as he was exceedingly fiery and
impetuous in his disposition. However
well bis reputation for courage might have
been, association wiki officers OF all des-
crp,ious, during war ofeight years' con-
tinuance, must have brought him into slt.-
ations in which it required a great degree
Of forbearaucs to avoid personal combats.
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

OREGON TrMBER-How THEY CUT rT.--
The trees in Oregon have long been sub
iect Of remark on account of tbeir immense
size. A letter from Oregon mentions tho
fact that the keel Of the steamer Lot Whit
comb, l60 feet long, is made from the
length of tree. One tree on the claim Of
Judge String, Catblamet, drawing Of
which Was recently m,de for Londos pic
torial newspaper, stood 10 feet in dismeier
q. the bottom, and 230 feet high. But
trees are found that measure 800 feet -
they lay extended on the ground, and near
the coas. 200 in length Of saw-loRs hsvs
been taken from tree on moro than ono
occasion. Fur and spruce run up, spires
like, farthest among the clouds, never
throwing out any large lateral ranches.
The manner Of telling spruce timber u
somewhat peculiar. With largo sugsr.
q hole ia bored through the green sisnding
tree, or two holes 90 bored meet within tho
white or sap part Of The wood. Then :
coal Of FIRE 10 put into the hole. The
draught Of air sets it to burning, and ID
from six to twelve hours, according 10 tho
size Of the tree. il falls. with little OF no
more waste Of wood. than would be used
BY an axe-man. Il is then butted and cut
up with saw. Thus fifteen minntes With
IN auger does the work Of half Or two
thirds Of day with an axe.
The Davenport gazette., 1852-04-08

Non -lNTERvEnrIoN--The following sx-
tract from Cussis' Recoliectioas of WaaA
ingtoa, speak volumes in reference TO one
Of the follies Of the present ,nomest:
"Several Of the most distinguished Of the
French emigrants, some Of them bringing
letters from French officers who had ssrv-
ed in the war Of independence, sought in
vain to be received by the first President.
Among these were the celebrated islsy,
rand, the Due de Liancourt, Louis Philippe,
then Due d'Orleans, and his two brothers,
AIonspsnsicr and Bcjolais. The frst Pres
ident adhered TO his rule, that upon mature
consideration be had laid down for bis gov
ernment during tho wars and troubles Of
European nations, viz: "Respect and con
sideration for our orn efairs, and aes-
intervention in the affairs Of others.a
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1852-12-23

cit was my niece" said Miss Nelson.
'She spent the day and night at eur house.
The next day she went into the country.
SO that you could have had no opportunity
OF seeing her. She has now returned, and
you wish, will give you an introduction
to her this very evenisg."
''Do l wish it!n L exclaimed. "Ah
madam, you will make me the happiest of
men,
'Perhaps," said she, smiling at my eager
ness; ''do you remember in your last note
you said that the sight of me would make
you happy?"
"And, madam, am sure of it now, since
you promse to assist me now"
''Well, WELL" said she, s'call upon me
this evening and accompany me to my
niece's."
"lou may be sure, Carlos, that | was
punctual at TIE appointment, and we went
In company to her neice's, Miss Lloyd, who
was indeed she whom [ had so long been
In search OF. She recognized me and greet
ed me as an old acquaintance The hoal
new Ell rapid pinions. enlivened by rs
cnarmS OF her conversation, and it was, the
ere took my leave, having obtained per-
mission to renew my call, which permission
eagerly availed myself of, and now / am
aer accepted lover. Miss Nelson has told
her neice of our correspondence and we
three often have quiet laugh over it."
'Weil, Warren, wish you JOY of the hap
Ply termination of your adventure" said /.
when ny friend had concluded sAnd now
there is but one thing more to complete
your happiness, and that is-n
Marriage" said he, iuterrupting me-
''lou are right, my boy, and that will not
be long delayed. Will you accept the Office
of grOomsman?"
Most willingly replied.
"Well, then, come with me this evening
and [ will introduce you to my future bride.
She will be pleased to see you, for she al
ready knows you as the one who assisted
me in making my blunder."
A month after the above conversation Of
tciated as groomsman at the marriage of my
friend and Miss Lloyd
Long may they live to enjoy their felicity.
May the path of their welded life be strown
with nought but flowers, with no thorn to
disturb their serenity. And when age shall
come upon them may they, happy in the
tried strength of each others affection, sur
rounded by their children's children, pre-
pare to meet each other, when this life shall
be spent, in the blessed regions of bliss
above.
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GENTLEMENs' REALY-MADE CLOTHING
And Furnishing Goods of first Quality.

"ALL STEPHENS Rnnsylruail ov' nue. BET
w t0een and 10th streets, first door east Of Iron
Hdu would rspec fully invite members OF Conp ress
uIens, and strangers to their large and exter sye
assortment of READY-MADE CLOTH q and FUR.
NlSHlNG GOODS, which will be found TO te the
most complete and elegant assortment of fine and
1ashonaile Clothing ever offered in this city whi
We are determined to sell at the very lowest price,
and give en- ire satisfaction in all cases
Gentlemen prefer1ing to have their clothing made
to order, will please give a call, where they can
make their selections 1r I'M a large and elegant a.
sortment of CLOTHS, CASSIMEREs. AND VEsT.
lNGS, whi will furnish in the best style Of make
and finish twenty per cent cheaper than the usual
Wsshington prices. dec Io
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MECHANICS BANK, GEORGETOWN.

FJ'HIS INSTITUTION is now doing General Bank
i ing Business. Office under the Union Hote cor
ncr Bridge and Washington Streets Georgetown, Cd.
c. where its notes will be redeemed in specie.
F. W. CONCH, Cashier.
GEORGETOWN, ID. c. 1852.
N ARRIVAL at BROWNS HOTEL.
N Just received from the mandatory of Wm L..
McCauley. of Baltimore
One Of Patent Cork-Sole Boots
One of Double-Sole Boots
One case Dress Boots
For sale at the Fashionable Boot Store Of
dec 1 7 Mills
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PROSPECTUS
OF THE
nAILY EVENING STAR.

The undersigned proposes to publish, so
lam as O sufficient number of subscribers
hall have been obtained to justify the un-
dor taking, a daily afternoon paper, to be
..ned 1.-THE Daily Evening Star"
nTbe Star" is designed to supply de-
.;deratum which has long existed at the
Metropolis of the nation. Free from party
..,oumels and sectarian influences, it will
preserve a strict neutrality, aud, whilst
maintaining fearless spirit Of Independent
1o,ce will be devoted, in an especial man
nor to the local interests of the beautiful
o;.v which bears the honored name of Wash
-;ogton, and to the welfare and happiness of
the large and growing population within its
-borders. To develop the resources of the
Metropolis-to increase and facilitaes its
mercantile operations-to foster and en-
courage its industrial pursuits-to stimulate
;ts business and trade-to accelerate its
uropressin the march to power and great
pess-these shall be the main objects of the
paper.
"The Star" will also beam forth intelG-
renee from all sections of the country, by
telegraph and mail, and give it in form so
condensed as not to render it necessary to
sift bushel of chaff before finding a grain
of wheat. The articles, editorial and select
ed, will be brief, varied, and sprightly. No
thing shall be admitted into it's columns Of
fensive to any religious sect or political par
ty-nothing. in moral point of view, to
which even the most fastidious might object.
1t is the determination of the publisher to
make it paper which will be welcome vi
sitter to every family, and one which may be
perused not only with pleasure, but with
profit.
The editorial department will be under the
direction of q gentleman of ability and tact
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
Subscribers served by the carriers at six
cents week, payable weekly. To mail sub
,cribers 81 year; So for six months.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
In order to prevent persons having but a
few lines to advertise paying an extravagant
rate, the following schedule will be adopted
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NEW GOODS, NEW GOODs,-webay.

Il JUST received from New i ork and Philauephia n
splendid assortment Of new G lis consisting in part
500 yards plaid raw Silks, 81 4 cents
| 6U0 do do very rich
700 do "a inch plaid French Silks SO cents
500 do do plain Polt de Sole do. very cheap
$50 do do plain glassa do do
| 900 do do rcpt silks do do
| 1000 do do turc Satins do
$50 do very rich brocade Silks
llOO do "A, q, 81, and 81 inch black Silks
$50 do "a aud u inch mourning black Silks
$50 de 80 inch black turc Satins
600 do plain and brocade Silks for evening drs.-
$50 do colored ard black watered Silks
400 do corded Silks and satin for bonnets
15G0 do new style Paris Mousedcaines
1000 do handsome Mousedelanes at l2l5 cents
lLO0 do plain Moussenes, all coors
1900 do French Merinos, all shades
1900 do Coburg Cloths, variety of colors
1C0O do Black Alparcas, some extra fine
400 do Lupin Bcmbasns great bargains
500 pieces new style RibaIds
800 yards O. embroidered Cloaking
4OO do "a do do
500 do IA plain Cloth for ladies' cioaks
LOCO do sack Flann-Is. assert, 4 colors
~ white embroidered Grape shawIs very rich
50song Broche Shawls
IS do Bay State do
% Scarfs do
SO square Broche Sbawls
SO pain and embroidered Shawls with Fix fringss
% silk and cloth Mantles, Gimps, and Iringss Of
all kinds
cartons fine embroidered Handkercbiefs
10 DO bordered clear ladiesdo
so dozen fine linen camtric do
BLANKETS
% pairs l3-t Blankets, very superior
30 do 124 do do
40 do ia do do
81 do 104 do do
200 do servants do do
Variety OF Cloths, Cas- meres, and yestings
10 pieces silk ward Flames
$50 do white red, and yellow Fapnes
300oya curtain Calico some frstrate at g cents
1000 do Calico. good at cents
$500 Bcdtick ing. some good at g. oents
100 pieces very superior full Cloths
5000 yards beached and brown Domestics
C8ssinets and Kentucky Jeans
Linen Table Damask
Russia and IIuckaback Diapers
Mems silk and lambs wool shirts and Drawers
Ladies' Merino Vests
20 pieces very rich Damask fJr curtains
80 do curtain Muslins
Damask and watered Morenes.
CARPETS.
so pieces best quality ingram Carpets
50 do 3-ply do
25 do very rich velvet do
35 do tapestry Brussels do
100 Rugs, some very handsome
30 piec hemp Carpets.
We respectfully invite purchasers Of Dry Goods to
favor with call before purchasing, We guarnu-
ty to sell much cheaper than they be bad else-
where ia the District. HALL BROTHER.
dec 1S-
INN b r. ID z r. ES, KID GLOVES,
II and Hosiery, such as Chemisettes, Col
lars, Under Sleeves, Pocket UandEerchigfs, Muslin
and Cambria Bands, Edgings and Insertngs, white
and black Silk Hose, white black, and oored Meripo
and Cotton Hose, Kid, Silk, Cashmere, and Inresa
Gloves wi h general assortment Of misses and chill
dr.ns Iosie and Gloves, may be found by calling et
the new Dry Good Store Of
MAXWELL, SEARS c0LLEY.s
dec I6 Pfnn av between 9th and 10th sts.