The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-07-07

pie had We more holidays and pass them So
cially.
| -AcclpExr.-On last Saturday In
blasting rock At Mr.. Fulton's quarry the
fuse having missed fire, couple Of men At
work commenced drilling it out, without
having taken the usual precaution Of pour
ing in water to prevent catastrophe, when
the blast exploded. There were two pounds
of powder in the charge and the men each
hold Of the drill stood Immediately over it
at the time of explosion, and yet, with tho
exception Of numerous flesh wounds, prin-
cipally in the arms, they escaped unhurt.
The heavy iron drill with which they work
ed was bent nearly at right angle and
hurled into the air. Their escape was re-
markable and the accident should prove
warning to others under like circumstances.
livery man residing in Davenport
should keep two or three hogs at least, 50
as to avail himself of the sanative features
ofthat ordinance permitting him to turn them
loose during the hot months, that by root
ing at the sides of the fences they may pro-
hibit the growth of noxious weeds and by
stirring up the offal of the culinary depart
ments, allow its ef11uvia, SO detrimental to
health, to escape, Men should learn to be
public benefactors, if they desire to main
tain good standing in community.
THE inside or east halfof the build
ing occupied by the Gazette Office, two
story frame, sold under the hammer on last
Saturday for Sl,o25. Mr.. Schricker was
the purchaser.
-ERRATuM.-In the publication Of
the notice Of a meeting for the organization
of County Agricultural Society figure ?
was prefixed to the 9, making the time Of
meeting the 29th inst, when in fact it is the
9th inst, or next Saturday, at which time we
hope to see large representation from the
country, as it is subject that directly and
pecuniarily affects the farmer. II properly
organized premiums will be offered for the
best and largest productions of the farm, and
an effort will doubtless be made to bring
the farming community together annually
in stair" for the sale of stock, etc. and the
interchange ofsuperior breeds.
Took a walk last Sunday afternoon
over the hills which skirt Davenport on the
north and were well repaid for our ramble
in an observation of the progress our city is
making in that direction. Between Rock
Island and Perry streets there is quite a
settlement Of Irish, some Of whom have
erected good buildings upon their lots. The
ground is very rugged here but they having
purchased it low are filling up and bringing
it under cultivation. At the head of Perry
street is the site for the District School
House, large three-story building, the
basement of which only is completed
Beyond, near Brady street, Gen. Sargent il
erecting mansion that will absorb in it,
completion about $4,000, while around are
sites selected by several of our more wealthy
citizens who intend to occupy them with
good buildings. Davenport on the hill ant
out of view from the river, it seems, is pro-
crossing as rapidly as are those portion:
within daily observation.
Mrs. Macaulitf, the poetess, has ia
vored US with some beautiful verses, which
J will be found on our first page. She is SO
journing at present in this place.
THAT street-sprinkler went int
successful operation on Monday last. W.
of Second street have an immunity from dust
which is quite agreeable this hot windy
weather.
-DEsrIsrRY.-Dr. Dryer, who op
, Grated SO successfully in this place last fall
We take pleasure in stating, has again re
turned to our city and we hope may be in
, duced to remain permanently among US
, See his card.
, "A horse started with buggy from
Brown & Taylor's livery stable on Tuesda,
last and ran down to the lie Claire House
where he brought up against tree am
commenced series of gymnastic exercise
: with his heels that ended in the demolition
of every thing within reach and perfect free
dom Of locomotion, when he quietly submit
: ted. The proprietors of the above stable
: we would remark, do not own the animal
though they did the buggy.
We cannot but admire the intep
rity Of that fellow citizen-a returned Cali
fornian, in which country no doubt his hon
esty was acquired-who, when the tax lis
= was presented him to enter his possessions
: shares Of stock, etc, inserted with goo
b deal OF simplicity:
: shares in quartz mine, value 10 cts.
, -The "Story for the Tines in GU
last issue, ike the times sure enough, wa
considerably out of joint. The two para
graphs that brought up the rear were regu
: larry drafted for an inside column, bu
: those who had the discernment to discove
S the error doubtless had the discretion I
e make the correction
q dropped in yesterday at the Bank
: ing House of l.. A. Mackiot, in Mr.. l.
Claire's new building, corner of Second an
Brady streets. tits fitted up in city style
and the room quite as large as any adapte
to the business in ST. Louis. As Mr.. Nj