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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-11-10
Origin of sup Salt River"

The Rev. ]. w. Peck, who is post
ed in the legendary love of the West,
gives the following account of the Or
igin of Unpopular political phrase OF
up Salt Riuer.
In the night we passed the mouth
of salt River" up which so many
politicians have been ''rowed, " many
of whom are never heard from again.
The peoples English has been en-
riched by not few expressive fig
ures Of speech from characters and IN
cidents in lhe Mississippi Valley
In the olden time when transporta-
ton on the Ohio and other western
rivers was conducted up stream on the
keel boats, there was an lmpetuous
current at the mouth OF Salt River,
hard to stem. Among the boat -men,
and rough, hard-fisted backwoods-
men on the adjacent land, in their
clustering and fights, I'll row you
mp Salt river and she got rowed up
Salt rierv" became common phrases,
on unlucky defeats i'll personal alter
cations.
1t was about the commencement of
.Iacksons administration the phrase
began to beuscd tiguratvicly to express
political defeat. The identical Salt
liver" from which this metaphor or
ginatcd. enters the Ohio about twenty
Ave miles below Louisville.
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Miss Biffin, the Limbless Lady.

This most accomplished person, having
been born with neither arms nor legs, con-
trived to paint miniatures and cut watch pa
per with her nose.
Miss Biilin, before her marriage, was Ia
ken to Convent Garden Theatre, early in
the evening, before the performance began,
BY the gentleman to whom she was after
ward united. He having some other en-
gagement, deposited his fair charge in the
corner Of the back seat of one Of the upper
front boxes, where, aided by a long drapery,
such as children in arms wear, and large
shawl, she sat as unmoyed as unmovable,
enjoying the play and farce-not perhaps
applaudng in the ordinary style by clapping
or expressing her impotence at any need
less delay by stamping on the floor
The engagement, however, Of the beau
proved longer than the performance Of the
theatre. The audience retired, and the
lights were extinguished, and still Miss
Bffin remained. The box keeper ventured
to assert that as all the company were out,
and most of the lights were out too, it was
necessary she should retire. Unwilling to
discover her misfortune, and not at all know
ing how far she might trust the box keeper,
she expressed great uneasiness that her
friend had not arrived as he had promised
"We can't wait here for you friend Miss.
You really must CO." was the only re-
ply she obtainel from the obduate JAM tor
At length Mr.. Brandon, the box, book
and house keeper, hearing the discussion,
came to the spot and insisted on the absolute
necessity of Miss Biffin's departure, limiting
something extremely ungallant about a con-
stable.
Sir" said Miss Biffin, 81 would give
the world to go, but cannot without my
friend"
ma am, said Mr.. Brandon, "for the doors are
all Shut
"What shall do, sir!'' said the lady.
"If you will give me your arm, ma am
said Brandon, "I'll see you down to the
stage door, when you can send for a
coach.''
EARN, sir!' sal the lady, Il wish could,
sir: but have got no arms"
Dear me, ma'am,'' said the box keeper,
show very odd! However, ma'am, if you
get upon your legs, will take every care of
you"
Il have not got any legs, Sir" said Miss
Bffin.
This entirely puzzled Mr.. Brandon, who
protested himself much astonshed at the
intelligence; and had not Miss Btiin's faith
iul friend arrived just at this moment via
the coach door, it is impossible to imagine
what would have happened
! Her intended, who was perfectly alive tc
all the peeuliarities Of his beloved, ended the
affair in moment, by bundling her up
| lifting her from her seat as Casar did
"wth decency," and carrying her off upon
his shoulders, as a butchers boy woulc
transport 4 let Of veal in his tray.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-11-10

CHERRY PEc1oRAL-We have departed from our
usual rule regard the advertising Of Medicines in
admitting the notice of the Cherry Peeiora to our col
umns. tits not patent medicine, but one. the con-
tents of which, are well known to the medical profess
sion and which has proved highly beneficial In the
Of number Of our acquaintances, who were seriously
afflicted with pulmonary complaints. Some Of our
most sklful and eminent physicians recommend it to
their patients in their regular practice and feel that
we comforting favor upon the public by making
known its understandable Ch. Advocate.
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NOTICE.

The Protestant Episcopal Congregation of this city
will hereafter worship (unal their new church edfce
is Huishcd in the room known as 'Fultons old Store
at.ly occupied by DR. Reynolds school room, cor.
IF of ed and Rock Island streets. Divine service
~ Sunday morning at l0i O'Clock.
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AGENCY AND EXCHANGE OFFICE.

M'GREGOR e. LAWES.
WEST SIDE MAIN BETWEEN FRONT AND sEcoSpsT REEFS.
WILL buy sell and locate land warrants, buy and
w sell Real Estate, pay taxes investigate titles, in
vest money, negotiate loans on bond and mortgage.
Buy and sell exchange and all kinds OF gold, specie
and uHcurrent money bank notes, at best rates.
Collections made and promptly RENTED for, at cur
rent rates of exchange.
Interest allowed deposits on time or to be check
for at sight. Davenport, June 9, 1863.
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Telegraph to Rock Island.

Judge Cation is engaged in constructing a
line OF telegraph from this city to Rock Is
land 1t is to be built upon the line of the
Rock Island railroad. The poles between
Chicago and Lasalle are to be removed from
the canal and placed upon the road From
Rock Island to Sheffield the holes have al
ready been dug. and from the former place
to Moline, the poles are set. The Rock
Island Railroad Company pay handsome
bonus toward the construction Of this line
of telegraph, in consideration of which they
are to have the free use of il, and their bu-
siness is always to have preference. We
presume the line will be completed as early
as the railroad, -Chicago Press.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-11-10

The Santa Fe Gazette of the 18th ult.
has the following unique "acknowledg-
ment:"
A day or two since we received pack
age from our friend +. X. Aubry, who has
lately returned from California. The pack
age was handsomely put up to our address,
and marked "present;'' of course we ex-
pected to find something that would excite
the curiosity and admiration of our friends,
as we knew Mr.. Aubry generally acquitted
himself in becoming manner in matters OF
this kind.
We carefully unfolded the package, when
our curiosity was startled ut the sight OF,
not live Garotera Indian, but the scalp of
one folded up in its long flowing locks of
hair. We quietly replaced the envelope,
remarking to ourself that the chap who had
wore that, "wakedu up the wrong passen-
cer'' when he started Aubry. We have
since learned that our present was taken
from an Indian that was killed in the battle
on the llth of August, mentonedin another
column.
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Davenport, May 18th, 1853.

THE STATE OF IoWA,i The COUNTY CouRr ~ AND
Scott County, FOR SAID COUNTY
r,vos TIcHESoR, Guardian of Elizabeth Smith,
tLtnon compus mentus) and Edward Smith and EN-
ma smith (minors) heirs at Law Of John smih deceased
mo died ntestate seized Of the following described
Real Estate 10 Wit Let No. ~ Block No. seven "a
in the city of Davenport, in said county having hlea
bis petition and made application TO sci! said Real Estate
il is therefore ordered by the Court, that notice be
given in the Davenport Gazette" newspaper publish.
ed in the city of Davenport, that said petition VIII oe
p NJ Of said day; and the prayer unless
sualcent reason be not shown 70 the contrary Ihat
said notice be published for four al weeks succession
hafore said 5th day of December. BY order OF the
eoans: oo"''' w. BURRIS,
T.~ss Tuo,,saros County Judge.
Register Of Probate.
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A sect called the Mennontes, or Harmless
Christians. in Ohio have recently divided
on the question of the morality of wearing
buttons on their coats, instead of hooks
and ewes. The buttonites wear long tails
to their coats, and split the tails with great
or freedom than the adherents to hooks and
nNCa
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MARKETs,-Money remains about the same, but hall
is the rise, owing to the of Emerson's American
Hair Restorative which is said TO re-coat those head
now consd cred hopelessy bald Price 81 90 in arg,
Bottles sold BY D. Z. ELDRlpGE.
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QUITE AN ErIsopE.-A recent ep-
ISOLDE in the history OF Iurco Russian
difficulties is thus given by the Paris
Constitutional:
sThe following fact has been com
municated to US, and we fnl it con
tirmed by letters both from CONSTANT
noplc and Schumla. A European
physician who arrived some months
back at Constantinople, obtained by
dint of solicitation, the direction OF the
military hospital at Schumla. 1t APP
p 4ars that Omer Pacha soon perceived
that this person kept up mysterious
relations with Russian spies, and in
consequence he kept on his guard. -
Soon after, being warned that there
was an intention to poison him, he
teigned to be indisposed, aud sent for
the medical man in question to attend
him. This person, after examining
the patient, went out to prepare a
calming potion, which on his return,
he presented to Omer Pacha to drink.
The general in chiefofthe Turkish ar
my requested the physician to taste it
first himself, and as the other refused
to do so, he forced him to drink the
whole of it in his presence. Seeing
that the physician then wanted to hur-
nv ont he forced him to remain i'll the
tent in order that he might judge OF
the effect Of the poison. At the end
ofsome hours the physician died from
poison. We publish the fact as it is
related to us in our private letters"
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rraneh nj German Lessons.

THE subscriber having located himsslf at this place.
j would respectfully inform the public, that he is
preparad to give lessons IN the above languages to ela
ses at we'll rs individuals
Applications be made at his residence atthe Amer
can House lie will also attend 10 parties IN Dasen-
port who shall choose 10 employ his services Those
requesting them viii please call tho Demok Office
JOHN HoFFACkER.
Rock Island, Oct oSth les3-a4-trs6t
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-11-10

THE BURNT MAIL.-About six bushels
of semi-destroved blackened, charred, and
partly burnt letters and newspapers-the
result Of the recent accident by fire on the
railroad--have been received at the post
office In the wreck has been found draft
for flOo from England, payable to Thomas
Richardson. There were also portion OF
MSS of religious work written by gem
tleman in Chicago, directed to minister in
this city. Many OF the fragments OF letters
bear the stamp oil the steamer Humboldt,
the mail Of which for the whole western
country, was almost totally destroyed.
+ (incipnfti Commercial.
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Religious Notice.

The Presbyterian Congregation will meet during the
winter in the Basement of their church Service
sabbath morning at II O'Clock at 6 in the evening
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-11-10

The guards, drivers, ssockers and
others employed on the Scottish Central
Railway, have addressed the following letter
to their superintendent
"Sir: We, the servants of the Scottish
Central Railway, beg to inform you that,
having last summer seen circular recon-
mending the men upon railways to cultivate
the growth of their boards as the best pro-
lection against the inclemency Of the wealth
er. we have been induced to follow this ad-
vice, and the benefit we have derived from
it induces US to recommend it to the gener-
al adoption of our brothers in similar service
throughou the kingdom. We can assure
them, from our own experience, that they
will, by this means, be saved from the
bad colds and sore throats, of such fire.
ouent occurrence without this natural pro-
lection"
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MARRIED.

In Burlington, the lst inst, Mr.. JAS. I. BRo AD
WELL to Mrs. ELLEN T. EDWARDS, reli.t Of J. q. Ed
wards, formerly editor OF Hawkeye.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-11-10

UNIVERSITY MEDICINES!

pNlFEhSl4x MGOASA&sAsS''
Psvrs AND AuuE CURED by RowASDs ToNIc MI1TrFs.
rIHE Uaipersity Of Free Medicine and Popular
1 aRorisdys; chartered by the state OF Pennsy IVA
MIA at its last session. wiz 29h April MANLY ior
the purpose OF arrestIng the evils resulting rom tne
le 81 spurious and dangerous nostrEms, also for inc
purpose of supplying the ublie with reliable remedies
IN cases wherein the patient cannot obtain or VIII not
employ the best medical advisers; having purchased
fhat invaluable remedy, Rowaad's Tonic Mixture, on
account of its lust celebrity aud known efficacy IN the
treatment Of Fever aud Ague, and Its kindred atfec
tjons--has no hesitation in recommending II IN the
highest terms 10 the patronage OF the afflicted.
BOWEL Complaint cured by RoWASD's BLACK
Is Berry ROOT. The above Institution extends its
sanetiou III like manner, 10 the remedy for Bowel
Complaint so we'll known as Rowand's Compound
syrup OF Blackberry Root, and earnestly recommend u
10 the confidence OF patients afflicted with these COM
intsbssy.us it TO DO Invaluable in the treatment
(Hen. Henry X. Strong,
Hon. j. R. Flsnigen,
Nv ordsr of The Tras.sss John n r Rowand, y.
D. r. Ashton, Es9.
Hector Orr, Ell.
IT7Au Communications 20 DO sddres -ed,-Iohr n.
Rowaad, u. D., Head OF the Phs-r-aoeIGcal Depart
rs.., aus T.es6sl. Of The Unive.s.ty.
Home nispeasa.y aod cace, No. Il South Second
Street, Ph!ladoiphls.
Eranoh Dispensary e tho Store OF
sept 2e-ly CHAs. LESLIE, Davenport, Iowa.
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notice.!


NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned mas
n this day received from the Probate Court OF Scott
county, Iowa. Letters authorizing her 70 execute as
Executrx the last Will and Testament OF Benjamin =
Brabrook, deceased late OF said county. Al persons
therefore, wing claims against the estate OF sald bra
brook will the same for payment to the Probate
Cont of said county in the prescribed by law
LUCY ANN BRABROOK, ESecutrix.
Davdnport Iowa, Oct 31st, ls53-9-3w
BOOTS and SHOES.
~ ents Calf Cork Sole Boots Gents Congress Shoes;
" French Calf Fancy
!. Sewed French Calf -
Kip y. houhu
Hur,arion Boys Calf
Grain Sewed bo"hu
Gum Over Shoes &c. &c; boys ooots an Farietesa &C
Ladies blk Caters, fDaneled Top Boots,
Fancy cold . FoXed
Cushman boots " reg Lace
Enameled sewed " Patent leather ooots,
:. Jenny Lind, Goat
81 Kid " elt Rosette shoes : Bnsklnsi
Morocco Buskins, md, Jenny iAnosi
8. Gnm boots long leg; Gum busAins,
q. {. Nc: Over Shoes SC.
w;ts large assortment OF Chdren's shoes and boots.
Al KNAPP 4 E<s;isNssS'>.
o,,la No. Q LIE Claire Row.
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To all pkom IL may concern.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue ofths FOREGOING
order and the notice therein prescribed the said app-
cation will be heard at o'clock :. " DeceMper iaos'
al the Court House in Davenport, Scout Co., iowa,
when and where all persons interested may attend ana
contest said application, il they think proper 50 70 oo
Guardian Of the persons aforesaid
Davenport, Nov. l, ,53-9-4w.
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A New Enterprise in the Ear Vest"
One of the CHEAPEST and most Entertaining
Works, now in course Of Publication in
Periodical Form
NO FICTITIOUS NARRATIvES-Full of Engra-
wings! EVERY FAMILY ought TO have copy of this En-
cycLo >EpIA Of USEFUL KNOWLEDGE, containing
"ISEADHNG FOk ALLM"
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Papar at Wholesale,

nEALERS are respectfully requested to call and az
anime the stock Of The subscribers, who prepsE-
Ell to furnish paper of any description al the lowesa
rates to dealers pnsFs. Most Of our stock pur
chased before the recent advance and VIII be sold al
prices.
The highest market price Paid g dealers for clean
mixed rags Ii HoLMEs CO,
pavegle.t OCT a2!. ,sa3.
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EASTERN
ST @ We ST 0 RE!

he subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens
of and surrounding countless that he has lately
ed from the East with extensive assortment
Stoves and Kitchen articles of the latest and APP
proved patterns carefully selected from the Foundry of
Rahbone q Co., Albany NJ ", which he now offers for
sale on the most reasonable terms.
The undersigned believing that permanent success
in the manufacturing business can only be secured by
making the very best articles, and always furnishing
them Of the superior, uniform quality is deter.
and heat Among his assortment Of Stoves on hand
may be found the following, viz:
Challenge Alright Of 1858, Lady Of the
Lake, Queen of the West, Brother Jon.
athan, Atlantic for coal, lined
with Fire Brick, Pacif.
10 Air.Tight;
This stove will meet the wants Of the farmer. Pre-.
mums Of a superior quality, viz Eagle, Empire and
Eastern Parlor Stoves, The May Queen Union Paror,
Fairy Queen, Races Patent Self Regulator fancy
tice for Parlor use.
ALSO
F. Smiths Mirror and Chandelier Parlor Stove, en-
tirely new in this market.
have also for sale and manufacture IN order every
article connected with regular Copper, Tin and Sheet
Iron mandatory.
Tin Roofing, Ribbed, plain and standing groove, Of
Tin or Copper and warranted tight
A II those Of the above articles will do well by
giving call, as think can show them the advan.
tages of making good bargain Country merchants
supplied with tin ofevey description at low prices
The subscriber has had fifteen years experience IN the
above business in New York State, and will attend per-
and dispatch.
old Stoves Copper, Brass, Rags &c., taken in ex-
change for goods.
Do not forget the location is Second street, two
Harley's Grocery Store. JAMES II. DuMONT.
DAVENPORT, Sept. %, 50. If.
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REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

MR. SARGENT having returned to this city to re-
w side permanently, will give his personal attention
to the purchase and sale Of Real Estate, commission
and to our land matters generally.
Parties DESTROYS Of employing services in this line
Of business may rely upon its receiving prompt aten
ton.
We have constantly for sale--lGG--s0 and 40
Land Warrants either for cash Of years-J0O0
Of choice Prairie lands in Scott Clinton and Cc
dar counties for sale In lots TO suit purchasers.
Davenport, June Q, Ie53-i0 COOK d SARGENT.
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Wants his Land Warrant.

In the Creek war, portion of those In
dams were friendly to the whites, and have
received bounty land warrants for their
services, but occasionally one OF the wrong
side of the question puts in his claim, most
ignoranty but with great faith in getting
it.
A short time since a renowned Halo of the
Creek nation, requested the services of one
of our attorneys while travelling in the
Indian country, in procuring his land
warrant from the department. The law
yer was delighted with the prospect OF a
good fee; the Indian promising him hall
the worth of the warrant in the event OF Its
being obtained. The lawyer wished to
know of his employer the service he had
performed
Don't know talk like dis" said the lndl-
We'll, who did you fight under" the law
yer asked
"Me fight under log,' said Halo.
"No, but who was your captain the law
yer inquired
"Me big man, me captain too answered
the Indian.
II want to know where you fought, SAID
the lawyer, sat what battle"
Me fight heap, me shoot hind tree, me
shoot under bank river, shoot gun heap
said the Indian.
well what did you shoot at" asked the
lawyer, thinking that he would defer further
questions till an interpreter could be procnr-
ed.
"lle shoot at General .Jachson, tree, four
"@es," replied the warrant wanler
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CINCINNATI FURNITURE STORE.
KNAPP 4 REDMoN,
No q Ia Clara Row,

JIT0CID respectfully inform the Gentlemen OF par
w enpoit and vieiE1v thai they have on hama very
large and select assortment Of Cloths, Cassmefs ana
Ves,ings OF The latest styles which they prepared
to make upto order n the best style ana most Isn
ionaele manner Gentlemen whoare IN want Of some
thing really good in the Clothing Line would 90 well to
cali and examine exlenaiye assortment 0! G05Id.
davenport, Oct 18th, 1883,
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Prices Current of Davenport Market.

Reported By J. Renuiek & Son, Corn. Merchants.
Flour. ex. S. +. q Dbl $500 Corn Meal, bush, -
do ST, 4,50 Butter, y b Is
Wheat, fall = bush, GGg70 Eggs, doZ. sGl0
do spring, 60 Chickens, g 1859 so
Barley, Is Wood, . cord, 800
Oats, 1890 Coal, !" bush, IlSal2
Corn in ear, -iprai hay = ton, 3,C093, so
g shclled - Timothy do eco
Potatoes, 12tSl5 Hides, dry mint 2 ID "a
Onions, IS do Green, 4
Salt, Kanawha sol Apples green y Dbl ], so
do G. A. = sack, $50 Peaches do " do 40Gse
Beans, white y bush 40d>50l Molasses, gal 5oGGO
Pork, 100 ID - do \. U. iG45O
Bacon hams y b l23 Sugar, n. o. b SCI
Lard, D b l2i Coffee, Rio y b loiG,l5
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Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New York


SETr ACCUMULATED FrSp, FIRST FEBRUARY, 1853.
s2,01s,77 "a.
STiBILiTY--SECURITY-
jSillS Company has established itself on such
firm and substantial bass, that can offer TO those
desiring investment their lives, that greatest Of
all disideradns In life insurance. viz: full and perfect
from among the most substantiaf citizens Of New YORK
The undersigned will receive and forward applications
for policies and give all necessary information for that
purpose; and would call the attention Of the public to
Investigation Of the subject Of Life Insurance, par
culary as exemplifed by ths company, 10 which end
he will offer every facility.
n. b. It's rates Of premium low any GOOD
oce and believed TO be lower than who profess
10 insure from 25 to so per cent less
COOK & SARGENT, Agents
JOS. B. COLLINS, President.
ISAAC A. BRATT, Secretary.
CHARLES GILL, Actuary.
F.. S. BARROWS M. D.
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