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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28
THE PRESENT.

friend, were handed Us LOT Puo
hope he may heed the admon'tIon O '0e au'"o'
ESQ.
THE PRESENT.
Oh, slight not the present--the past is arraIsa
In dim and indef mantle Of shade;
Dis,rust not the calm Of its mist covered plaihs'
Where glide the remembrance pleasures and pains
The futurel what mortal can pierce its thick cloud,
The future il wrapped in uncertaint,'s shroud;
Dark trials, keen cares, from that cloud may ARISE,
Or its secrets may meier be disclosed to thine eyes.
Nov, fsin would bid thee from knowledge imIlorf,
Each day some new treasure to add to thy store;
And gently some service, kindness impart,
To glad the worn fortune, or soothe the sad heaH'
Each day may thy friends-shose fondly loved ties,
Acquire fresh attic ntions and worth in thine eyes;
But with strengthened devotion on God may 'ho'
call,
And feel that for Him thou oulls part from them all
Thus live, and thou " lit not in WEAKNESS cast
Thy glance from the present, to picture the past,
Nor marvel what earth's mystic future may be,
Since Heaven has in store bright future for thee.
lie Claire, April, 1853.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

According 10 law, the survivor Of rail
way accidents can recover. Their reeos
cry may be safe enough IS . matter oilaa
80 wish ], were equally sure as matter q
Ftci
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

The steamer Wyoming has been solo
or $4,000, aud goes iuto the Illinois river
trade
The Daniel IIilman has been sold to an
Iowa company for $4,000, TO run on Iowa
md Cedar rivers. Last Monday, she left
this place, well freighted, for the above.
named rivers.
Captain RoiIy's new boat the Michigan,
Intended for this trado, has just been com
ooiod at Pittsburgh. She is monster in
,ize, carrying 1900 tons. -. Muscatine
Journal
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28
NOTICE

Is hereby given hat all lands and town S.,,. and
l. Scott county, Iowa, on when Tue ,oso will
County taxes have no, been paid lot - Ire city
be offered for sale al tho Court House ~ If MAY
of Davenport on Tuesday the ais', u"1 NJ. &
1853 between the hours OF O'CLOCK
) O'Clock p. NJ. r,surer.
fh'e' 3ii~
April 28tb, 1858
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

FURNrTrRE We are requested TO di
rect attention 10 The sdseriisems nt Of tbs
extensive assortment Of Furniture just
opened by llessrs Woolford & Small.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28
INDIA RUBBER GOODS.
c as, c'oaks, pants, travelling bags, gloves,
,aps. synnges, 'tc.
HrAny.mADE CLOTHING.

Enough 10 supply any clothing sore IN tbs
repion-sone OF the pre',iest black, blur,
Brown, green or fancy iroeks and sacks man
wish Tor. The same may be said Of pants
and vcs,s-rhey shi.e certainly. And then from
first qualities he can 20 down 10 something
stout and not very fine. Also good lot OF In
en- and cotton sacks, trocks, vests and pants.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

JENNY LIND, in a recent letter to .
friend, es,s that she aud her husband have
never exchanged an unpeasan, word
newspaper rumors however 10 the contra
ry.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

NICHOLS JouRNAL.-We have receiy ed
the first number of the above monthly. II
is devoted 10 Health, Water Cure and Ilu.
man Progress, and is remarkably well
{, nlocted II is edited by T. s. Nichols
and Mary S. Cove Nichols and is publish
ed a, the low price of 25 cts per annum.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

NoURsE's VARIETY SToRE.-We direcl
attention TO the advertisement Of Mr.
Nourse.. He informs US that he has an orJu
LOT OF goods. His assortment is so variou
that he can supply all the wants Of any rea
souable man. Give him call.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

LITTLE AND BIs!-The lIlIiputian drum
ner boy, three years old, and the big iai
woman weighing 164 pounds are on eAhlbi
ion al 81. Louis.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

sucH dark and gloomy days as those Of
las, Saturday aud Sunday, are given ,ha'
We may the better appreciate such lowell
ones as those Of Monday aud Tuesday.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

BREAKING OF THE RUN RIVER Boon
GREAT CALAMITY TO LuMBERMEN. The
Rum River Boom, IN which about 10000,
900 feet Of logs was lodged, gave way
some time during Thursday night or yes,
'crday morning, setting anoa, and prccpi
tating the eutre body oflogs into The Mis-
sssippi. They were passing St. Paul last
evening in an unbrokcn and continuous
chain The river not being sufIiccnil,
high to overflow its banks, and carry the
logs nii INTO the bottoms, mos, Of them viii
lie cangh, a, Lake Pcpin; bat the cxpens,
i collecting them will be equal 10 at least
bali their value .Niancsotian.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28
BOOTS AND SHOES.

A good N, ~ toots and shoes for gents, toys,
etc, md frr aiirs-a very nice lot Of such .
wiit please and no mlstake-tnlsscs and ehild'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

We direct attention to MIR. Carey's no
tice OF circulating library 10 this place
], is an undertaking tina, should be sustain
ed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

IRoN.-Those in want Of cheap snt
good article Of iron, nails, etc, are directed
10 the advertisement Of Dir. Alien.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28
HATS AND CAPS

Hats OF all kinds for uen, boys and infants
The best assortment anywhere. fyou wait Ell
elegant white beaver, you can have 1t, and any
thing e.se downio tho meauost kind OF palm
leaf Caps IN good quantity,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

Dir. HENRY REEcE has been appointed
Postmaster Of Musca,ine. The business oil
that office, says The Journal has increased
$500 the last quarter.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

The latest application of India rubber j.
IN veneerng furniture. The surface is GOV
cred with veneering Of rubber, of any de
sired color, possessing a hardness ofsnrfac'
aud briIlinucy Of polish equal 10 marble
to hea, or cold than any kinds Of wood We
neering.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

THINK OF II!--ln The Indiana Stale
Prison there are 2l7 conyicts, Of these ~
less than l5S were druukards, fourteen Of
whom are confined for murder and man
slaughter.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

Matters and thugs in our goodly young
city appear TO be very quiet. Every BODY
seems to be pursuing his legitimate basl.
ness without regard 10 others. Houses are
being erected and all seem 10 be busy
We don'l suppose there is house Of any
description for rem, 10 Davenport.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

THE Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio riv.
ers nre all 10 fine nayigabie condition for
he larger class boats.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28
FUN In ROCK ISLAND.

Cor neighbors Of Rock Island have been
getting up little excitement in respect to
Or. Underhill, the lecturer on the transito'
unpopular isms OF the day. They sued
him for giving an exhibition in spirltua
sappings without license, and got ludg
men, for 500. The Doctor appealed II,
case and gave another exhibition, and sgaii
hey sued him.
The Republican asserted that nc wa
accompa MED by woman "who was ne
better than she should be-" whereopon the
Doctor sued the editor for libel-Jlst a
though any Of US are better than We should
be. The Doctor was non suited as he de
served to be.
IL every corporation would pursue an
equally positive course with the charlatans
who are travelling through the country witt
their .mediums," turning the silly brains
Of the addls. pa,ed par, Of community
.spiri.ualism" would soon be al discount
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

SAN MEDARY, the notorious, has ceased
longer 10 bring disrepute upon the editorial
tripod
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

d. Y. DAwLEY, Esq, Of the excellent
steamer Golden Era will accept our thanks
or late ST. Louis and Galena papers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

SEVERAL communications on hand vii
meet with attention next week.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

DR.. joins l.. WAITER has been appoint
ed Postmaster Of Cincinnati
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

An immense Roman Catholic church is
10 be erected in London. The ground has
been purchased at a cost Of S37 900.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

TuE VIM. Tell Coffee House, the most
amous establishment Of The kind ia Gin,
3innati, was recently destroyed by fire.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-04-28

The following lines inscribed 70 an ssteenso
friend, were handed Us for puoiica'''"'
hope he may heed the admonition o. the au'no''
ess-ED.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27
THE NEWSPAPER MAILS FROM FRAN.


The annexed extract of letter from the Genel-
Post Once OF Great Britain has been communicated
to US for publication. 1t unequiyocally denies
charge which has been publicly made against the
British Post Office Of fayoring the English steamers,
to the prejudice of the American line, in transmit
ting TO this country mail matter sent from France:
GENERAL PosT OFFICE
LONDON, August g. 1853.
SIR The Postmaster General having had under con-
deraon your letter Of the 18th ultmo with its enc,o
sures am directed by his lordship to inform you that
he has made inquiry respecting the alleged preference
shown by this Department to the British contract mail
packets IN dispachng by them newspapers from France
intended TO be sent by the United States mail packets
and that be is convinced there foundation for such
complaint.
The newspapers from France for the United States
made up in France by the French Post Office ia closed
mails, and such mails, when specially addressed to be
forwarded by British packet by United States packet
dispatched according their directions WHILE in
those cases where special address is put them the
mails forwarded by the first packet leaving England
whether under contract with the British the United
States Government.
have the honor to be- sir, your obedent humble
want, w. L. MABERLY.
To the POSTMASTER GENERAL, &C., Washington.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27
IMpRovEMENr IN CALIFORNIA.

Amongst the late news from California we find
the following highly encouraging item in San
Francisco letter to the Journal Of Commerce The
letter bears date on the lst instant
"Our city has become City Of Churches, and
the Sabbath day is regarded almost universally as
day Of rest Society is blessed with the presence Of
women, who are now focking to our shores in vast
numbers, bringing the children of the Bast to bless
and cheer the sterner sex Gambling is fast dying
out. Houses that one year ago would have rented
for $4,000 to $4,000 per month for gambling pur-
poses are Row offered for business marts at 81 900
to 81, 500 per month. On Long Wharf, where one
year ago there were over dozen gambling houses,
there is now but one in operation. The same may
be said Of other prominent localities. Itseems now
to be the grand aim and strife Of this people to do
good to contribute largely and freely Of their wealth
for the upbuildng Of the Redeemer's Kingdom in
the land May God hasten it in bis own coed time
and way ~
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27
THE IRON TRADE, AND MANUFACTURE.

There is no business which has in prospect such
g good time as the iron business. We are told
that as soon as our manufacturers get under way,
SO as to compete with England IN cur own market,
and furnish reasonable expectation that We can
supply any considerable portion Of the demand for
home consumption, the iron princes Of England
viii knock down the prices the starvation Standard
and ruin capitalists, they have done IN times
past reference to statistics and facts will show the
fallacy Of such apprehension The consumption Of
iron has increased thousand-fod within the last ten
years and is still increasing in acceerating ratio
Scarcely store is built that Of iron do not enter
into its construction Pillars, nels, and cornices are
composed Of iron. Bridges built Of iron Machine
~, with its shafts and wheels, which formerly Of
wood, is composed Of iron The implements Of hus-
bandry being composed almost exclusively of iron
Depos ard storehouses, and even dwelng-houses
coming to be made Of iron. But, than all this, the
amount used in the construction Of railroads alone
will furnish abundant market for al the iron works now
operation in the world The Of railroad iron
now in is estimated ut 100000 Of tons; and the
that will be required to complete the roads
under contract about being organized, win require
fer the FIVE years at least 100000 of tons
The 100000 Of in viii have to be replaced
within the years rails These facts show
how utterly impossible it will be for any country
troll the market The demand for years to viii
where multiplied TO answer the increasing demand
There country in the world where the facilities
for manufacturing iron exceed those possessed by the
United States There is hardly State in the Union in
which ore is abundant easy of access and Of the
best quality. Pennsylvania alone possesses and
richer than all England, and it is easier of access.
Northern New York has inexhaustible supply Of the
richest and best quality and in close proximity to nayi
gable The iron business is every where attract
ing the attention of capitalists, and millions are being
invested in the various branches of manufacture pertain
ing to that business large amount Of railroad iron is
now being made in this country and establishments for
its manufacture multiplying The increase Of this
iron business is among the signs of prosperity every
where visible, and is the least Of the which
give impetus TO the progress OF the age Hitherto
manufacturers of iron in this country have labored under
many disadvantages Lack Of capital, Of experience,
and skill, well the prevalence Of false opinion in
regard to the quality of American ron have greatly en-
barrassed their operation, and made dependant,
very great extent for supplies from abroad That time
is passing away and the day viii when home
supply will be in measure equal to the home consump-
tion.-AlI1nV Re3isftr.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27

PASSPORTS PRUssA.-The Prussian Consul General
at New York has publicity to the following regu-
atons respecting the passports for Prusan residents Of
the United States who desire to revisit their native
country
Travellers who, being citizens of the United States
are provided with passport from the Department. Of
State at Washington, permitted to enter the Prussan
domnons without such passport having the wise Of either
the Prussan legation at Washington Of any Prussan
consulate in the United States.
For such persons however, who have emigrated from
Prussia TO the United States and have yet acquired
citizenship in them, and therefore cannot obtain pass
port from the Government Of the United States there
under the existing laws Of Prussia only way pro-
cure legal passport in case they wish to revisit their
former homes either business family matters,
namely that Of making application in writing from their
place Of residence in the United States to the provincial
Government Of the district which it is their intention to
visit stating their request to have passport granted and
transmitted to them.
A the provincial authorities have received positive
instructions from the Minister Of the Interior to grant
passports such applications provided there exists
objection to the person applying"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27
FROM OREGON.

The OreconiaDof July 23d states that the immi-
grafton Of the present year has arrived much earlier
than heretofore. Mr.. JONES, formerly Of Oregon
City, who left in December last for the East, and
who was the first through informed the Editor that
about two.thirds Of the immigration this year are
bound to Oregon; but bis impression is that the
immigration will not be so large it was last year
Mr.. JONES found DO difficulty in making the jour
ney in seventy days Later advices from the Dalles
state that another party had arrived, all in good
health
Mr.. SHERMAN, recently arrived at Salem from the
South with pack train, reports the discovery of
new and important bly,, about ten miles north Of
the mouth Of Coqnile river. 1t is called Coos Bay
A heavy deposite Of coal, specimen Of which Mr.
Sherman Brought in, was discovered short
distance from the Bay 1t burns freely and emits
no disacreeabie oder.
Preparations were making 70 work the coal mines
recently discovered at ST. Helena.
J. II GARRISON, Indian agent, had left Salem
on an official expedition TO all the tribes between
the head.waters Of the Willamette and Fort Boise
Ths object OF the expedition to furnish the Indian
Department with authentic information relative to
that par; Of tie Territory, more particularly in re-
gard to its Indian affairs
A letter from Clear Water, Spaulding's Mission,
says that tie smallpox is raging fearfally among
the Iadian tribes in that vicinity.
M ANDERSON, the United States Marshal for
Washington Territory, has commenced taking the
census, preparatory 70 the organization Of tie new
Territory.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27

NEBRAsKA.-It appears that President PIERCE has at
length determined effect treaties with the Indians
cupyng the Nebraska territory securing their to
its settlement by citizens Of the United States
TO section in the last Indian appropriation bill giving
him discretionary power SO TO do For this purpose COL
MASYPEsSY, Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, has left
Washington with the intention Of going the country
and making the preparatory arrangements for treaty
This will be measure Of great importance in its re-
suits opening the way to legal occupation Of the Pacific
railroad route By settlers and giving countenance the
squaters who have already rushed into the country with
out permission. Its very natural consequence will be
necesstae the passage Of bill by the next Congress
establishing the Territorial Government Of Nebraska
There twentyfour Indian tribes in the territory
Of them quite civilized, and engaged in farming; and
with all Of them there treaties guarantyng to each
the undsturbed possession Of their lands some also pro-
yidng tina: they shall be subject to Territorial
State jurisdiction, authority, or laws. Some Of these
tribes important in numbers and strength but many
others feeble and fast dwndling away. The Della
wares there, worke and daring but their frequent
wars affect injuriously their numbersNorth American.
The Editor of the Cleveland Plaindealer reports
the substance Of a conversation held with Mr.
MANYpENNY on his passage through that city for
the far West, on the subject Of his mission. When
asked by the Editor what he intended to do with
the Indians Of Nebraska, the Commissioner said
That was question which troubled the President
and Cabinet than all the Cuban and Kosta difficult
ties put together fine agricultural country here laid
to waste, the whites settling in in great numbers
and rapidly improving it. who could legally claim pro-
lection of the Government If the Indians surrendered
their title there place for them go To pay
them money death to the race and lands we have
none to exchange.
We inferred the policy would be to explore, sound
the Indians to their title necessities and wants. and
report to the President in time for recommends
tons in his FIRST regular message"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27
CAPT. G1EsnN,s CASE

The proceeding copied below from Singapore paper
furnishes striking instance Of mpoent yindctiveness
4 must be reict Of the rude jurisprudence Of the dark
ages TO annul the sentence Of acqutta Of competent
court Luckily, however, one Of the victims Capt Gin
SON. was beyond the jurisdiction Of the Batayan Council
when their humane sentence Of reversal was announced
On the 81 Of May the Supreme Council Of Netherlands
inda tnnued the sentence Of aeqatta pronounced by
last in tae~matter Of WALTER VI. GIBSON Commander
and CHARLES GRAHAM, mate Of the American schooner
Fart Both these persons declared guilty Of bioh
treason and sentenced to be confined in house 90
rectcn for period Of twelve consecutive years preceded
BY half hours exposure under the gallows and followed
by perpetual Punishment from Netherlands Indin de-
carng them henceorh incapable Of holding any dignity
employment, post, or service and condemning them to
pay Gil the costs Of this process
TSbgopore Free TTess, jane 3d.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27

young lady Of New York. named Gimour was killed
by lightning on Saturday week. in the village Of Caner
bury She was standing pdr The telegraph scire which
crosses the lawn in front Of Mrs Cunning hams house.
where she was boarding. The wire hangs within some
ten feet Of the ground There was no rain at the time
though the storm raging at distance the lightning
it Is supposed, struck the wire more than mile distant,
folowedits course SCATTERING all the posts spin
ers and portion Of the current diverted so as
XIII the deceased The ravages Of the lightning the
posts were visible for long distance beyond the spot
where the fatality occurred Several persons
ned and Frustrated but seriously injured The storm
came up violently afterward
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-08-27
FROM TILE BgITrsu pRovIycrs.

The u s steam friea,e Princeton left Halifax on the
10th instant for Charlottetown Prince Edwards Island
and the fishing grounds
We learn from Halifax paper that Sir GEORGE Slar-
has returned to Quebec from tour Of inspection
through Hudson Bay Territory lie reports that trade s
trsk tie circumstances Of the people improving and that
the company has substituted tea and coffee for the liquor
formerly served out to persons in its service,
The most extensive preparations are making at ST
John for the great Railway demonstration Of the l4th Of
September. large number Of guests from Canada, No
va Scotia, Prince Edwards Island, and the United States
expected grand procession viii be Termed in Kings
square and proceed to the ground and after the ceremo
ny Of turning the sod win return the city, when
grand lunch will be served in the Custombouse building
The trades held meeting and agreed TO join the pro-
cesson and the cartmen and coacbmen Of the city VIII
bring up the horseback In the evening there
viii be grand display Of fireworks. There is some talk
also OF getting up regatta. 1t is evident that The peo-
pie and authorities Of 81, John intend make the demon
saon worthy the occasion and honorable to the Pro-
vince.