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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-08-18
Orphans Court Sale.

Tune 90, 1851. iGmiaistrGto
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
The Nebraska Bill.

On reference 20 our telegraph columns it
will be observed that the above odious meas
ure passed the Senate on last Saturday BIZ
a vote of 81 to a. Dodge voting in the
affirmative and Jones, as usual, Sinking the
responsibility. ltnext goes into the House
which nc doubt Il UM pass. There is a
large Administration majority in the House,
about seventy, and as this Is measure OF
the Administration, we presume il will pass
that body without much difficulty. 1t has
been said that even should il do so. Douglas
could return 10 Chicago make few speeches
to the populace and al would again be rec
onciled. But We believe and trust tina, the
feeling now manifested with regard TO the
extension Of slavery over territory other
wise free, is too deep to be so easily assuag-
ed, and with old Bullion, that should the bill
pass or be defeated. 10 either case il must
Stay the little Douglas.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
ksr tAs Gastit.
LIFE

Whist il it, | mentally exclaimed, as
sat gazing into the fire, yes, What Is It but
fitlul dream, a weary struggle after objects
never attained; butterfly chase at best,
filled with disappointments crushed hopes
and vain longinss after something never
reaehcd.-aye, truly life is all dream.
While thus sat musing mist seemed
cast over my vision and was lost to all eA-
ternal things; but presently j, rolled back,
and form o. exquisite beauty rose from out
the dying cmbers, and voice Of ineffabe
sweetness mnrmured.
"Oh, mortal. why dost thou doubt! hast
thou not seen the sky o'ercast with clouds
that you might almost think you would never
see the beau,eous rays Of the sun again;
nevertheless was there not light behind those
clouds; did not the darkness roll away and
the sun breaa forth in even greater spendor
than before, Life is beautiful, oh mortal,
10 those that will receive the good held out
to them: it is filled with disappontments to
EtS& ppIause iUON Aust IIut sSii'S w iAuNS
them otl,r than disappeinlments.
..Beleye not life is all dream. no, no, it
is filled with many beautiful and blessed
realities, il thou wilt only stretch forth thine
hand and make an effort worthy of myself
to obtain them. Rouse from thy despon-
dency. enter the battlefield Of life again.
and there see the work thou hast to perform.
Struggle nobly for the right, 60 among the
lowk, ltt up the bowed head, wipe away
the tears Of the afflicted. minister to the
wants Of the suffering, work and toll in the
cause Of justice, humanity and christianity,
and YOU will find life has more oasis than
you now dream Of, and you will receive re-
ward that will satisfy all the cravings Of
your heart. Oh, mortal, believe not life is
all dream"
| eagerly and breathlessly listened for
more, but the beautiful vision had vanished,
vet the words were waited back on the
evening breeze. '.beliere not life is all a
dream" NINA.
Oakdae Cottage. Scott Co, Feb ith.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

Has NOTHING TO SAg.-The Davenport
Ga.ette is mum on the hog question. The
ndis putahle figures a t. the relative NUN
Der ofhogs packed in theyarions towns along
the river, which we gave ia our last, proved
nsurmountabie What d9 the Davenport.
ers think Of the fact that l62.lO0 bushels OF
y heat have been received in this place since
last ptember'- Hasratias jour.
Mum upon the hog question: We thought
We bad said enough upon that greasy sub
ject. As We generally tals for a purpose, our
contemporaries viii eX use us saying any
thing more at present, as the season for
packing is now over. As TO the number of
porkers that got their salt here last winter,
We never said nor intimated il ould exceed
that OF Muscatine, though one firm in this
place packed about the number which our
neigtbor in his last assigned to all Daven-
port. We only affirmed and proved, that
those farmers who sold their pork here re-
allied better prices than those who dspos-
ed of it in Muscatine. But we are now
done with the subject for this season.
With regard to the quantity Of wheat re-
ceiyed here, aeighbors, we can excel you.
One firm in this place-and there has been
considerable rivalry in wheat buying-alone
has purchased over los 900 bushels. Pu,
that in your pipe and smoke it.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
Scott County agricultural Society.

Or. WIGHT, Of the Prairie Farmer, gave
an excellent address, before the Scot Coun-
~ Agricultural Society on Saturday after
noon last, after which ttirtg-one persons be-
came members ofthe society. Several have
united since, 80 that the body now numbers
about one hundred persons. There was a
goodly number out ~ hear the address, but
We had supposed that On an occasion Of that
kind nothing but stern necessity would pre-
vent the farmers from attending. As il will
be published those who were not presen,
will have the pleasure Of reading j, in print
but will be denied that Of listening to the
Doctors clear enanciation.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
The Rock Island celehratioa.

The Rock Island -iauertiser Of Thursday
contains an explanation OF the manner III
which the celebration OF the odd was gotten
no. Ii is nothing more than repetition o.
wha, has already been said upon the subject.
We did design not referring 10 II again, hut
as We have been appealed to IN that iii-sd-
vised article to do SO, we would state, that
the Advertiser sustains Us in all that we have
said in respect 10 the exelusiveness OF the
affair, only that il goes further and shows
that the same exelusiveness applied 10 Rock
Island.
When the Mississippi and Missouri Kali
road was commenced a celebration was got
MP BIZ the citizens Of this plaee-aithoush
Rock Island was 10 be as much benefited BY
the Road as Davenpor,-and a general in
yitation vas extended TO the citizens oil
Rock Island. As many as attended were
furnished with dinner gratui,ously. We
did much in our public capacity as an editor
10 further that celebration, but received 10
invitation 10 the dinner, nor did se antci-
pate Il, as we presumed the repast was in
tended for our guests.
We would not accuse the people OF Rock
Island with niggaTlness-Nheh, however,
We have had occasion TO reprove in others
as their lberali,y was clearly manifest IN
their appropriation for the celebration, but
we DO charge them With having failed in
that hospitality due the citizens Of Dayen-
port, and especially Of those who deemed ne
labor nor expense too great 10 encounter in
the inception Of this Road. A ee1e-al in
ritation should have been extended to our
citizens as was done in the former case To
the people of Rock Island NJ one would
have objected 10 paying for his supper had
he thought proper to remain 10 participate
in the festivities of the evening, and then
had il been thought proper to present some
of those who had been most active in the
enterprise with free tickets. there would
have been no i'll feeling engendercd.
To talk Of the people of Davenport and
Moline assisting those Of Rock lslaudt to get
up celebration OF the completion Of a
Railroad terminating in their city, is kind
OF infinitessmal mode of acquiring great
ness which We assure our contemporary is
purely local in its character.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
Pub. Docs,

The Wsprello latsaigtacsr has an article
complaining oi the Ccngre ssional delegation
from this State for not sending i public doc
uments. 1t is all right that editors should
be remembered in this way, as il is their
business 10 cater for those who are placed
in positions where they cannot obtain as
much general information. But the idea o.
members OF Congress sending documents to
all their constituents is preposterous, and
the man who shows feeling upon the subjec,
should remember that they occasionally
have matters Of more importance TO occupy
their attention.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
The Czar OF Russia.

You have already printed good de Il on
the subject 81 Slnopc, but perhaps not the
following characteristic anecdote:
The officers whom Prince Menschikoli
sent from Odessa to ST Petersburg with the
dispatches announcing the victory at SinDpc
spared no cXcriion To accomplish his jour.
ney with unusual speed, and on arriving al
the capital, Mas, according 10 the Russian
custom, immediately ushrrcd into the pres
cnce OF the Emperor, 10 whom lac delivered
his dispatches, saying, Il bring your Maies-
II intelligence of the successful issue III Il
considerable action" On which the I'm.
peror, much gratitied took him with him in.
to his cabinet aud seated himself To prru-.
their contents. When he had finished, aud
addressed himself To the " Welcome courier
to cSprcssh his delight al Che welcome tidings.
he found that the officer worn out with Ia.
tlgue, had fallen asleep, nor was Il. Ia be
aroused b. any ordinary means. With that
quick appreciation of human nature peculiar
10 the Car, he called out roughly, "so-and-
50, your horses are ready" and the Jealous
courier at once started up 10 his supposed
duty. The Emperor then enguircd of him
what rank he had 'kenitan." well
then, (to an adlutant in attendancc,) bring
me a pair Of "paulett-, promote YOU on the
spot TO be Podp0kwinck. Lieut Col y
Embrace me; and hen the nstonishcd oil.
Ger had availeG himself Of this rare distnc-
ton, the tzar kissed him on his cheek
Since then no ruthless razor has been allow
cd 10 prolane the check halowed by the En-.
peror's lips.-Beriin CORES NJ he Lonlon
Chrc.tislc.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

The National intelhrenccr puts in d O.
nfied, but firm and emphatic protest, against
the proposed violation OF Southern honor con-
GLIDING thus:
If a compromise which has stood third
OF n century. and answered the most bcnefi.
cent hopes lis wise ard patriotic authors,
~ 70 be broken for the purpose Of making
another which is 10 endure forever. where
shall We find the guarantee that 1t will last
even as long us the one which Is abrogated,
The sage and patriot William Lowndes an
common with all the statesmen who united
with him in the Missouri COMPROMISED Weld
ed 10 it his support because, he said il
would give permanent tranquility to the
country in regard t" slavery" Were he
now in life he would stand by his own good
work. Honor no less than regard for the
public veal would bind him to il, as il should
we humbly but firmly assert, every Southern
mhn who has ever given IL his assent and up
held il a. a barrier against tanatica or am
bilious encroacltmcnt on their constitutional
rights,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
Rock Island.

The following letter from the Quarter
Master General in reply to Hon. Jefferson
Davis. Secretary of War, respecting the
sale OF Rock Island, will possess an interest
TO our readers
Washington City, Jan. q, 1851.
Sra:-In rcpl, 10 The inquir. Of the Hon Chairman
of the Committee Oh Mitars aHhHs % VIC i.""s ,,n
sentativrs contained in his letter OF The 10Th
inst. referred 20 his Office ON the Sme day ! nave
the homo to report that applications MAS nude BY ihs
Hon John A. nix, President OF TIE Mississippi anu
Missouri Railroad compan. for the right 81 NAY across
The miiitr, resen Rock Island, III Tie MISSISSIPPI
river known as the Site Of Fort Armstrong and fof
II. purchase ii 4 portion IF tAe pabAe taAds. am
not aware of IN, other application for the purchase 9"
the VII, L. nr an, par, ofiAe reserve.
The Whole Island, II Is understood was reserved OF
iginally for military purposes, but Congress some
Years age granted portion Of to person formerly
believe Il sergeant in the army, BY me name o. tas
export All lhc land not included IN that grant + nt
lers,ood he public property, and 10 contain ab.u
40 acres The reserve is no longer hsees-ar. iei
works ~ mere frontier defoncc but tram as Hdtnfaf
as a-r as ARTIFICIAL ad raHtagts - tht 5esf sHs -
ne raoie country between the iieghaag and shf
Rocke mes ataias for National .frmersand Ter an
.4rstaai fer the manufacture 81 FaroaS. ams"agfes
e,stAsg syHipage and equipments Ter fhf .sf ~ 'ae
army.
r,ta n he letter ofthe Hon. chairman Of the com.
ullti-,. n have the honor 10 be Your obt serNabt
Tn. s. JEsstr,Q NJ. Il.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

VI. & VI. X. R.-3Ir. FARSAM, chief of
those Interested in this road, visited this
place last Monday, on cuisines, connected
herewith We learn that two miles ofthe
road on the line hence TO Oskuloosn. jpch-
dlng the depot ground, has been let to Mr..
carmichael, and that the line hence to the
junction Of the Davenport and Iowa CITY
road, vii! bc let in q few days, on which the
cars, il Is asserted, will be running 10 Dav.
export by the first Of December next On
"Wednesday, force Of about thirty hards
recommended work on the depot grounds
The work is now commenced in real ear
nest, and our citizens are in high spirits Mt
the tlattering prospects Of ts speedy com
pletion. -Wuscatine Jour.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
Public Address.

The address delivered before the Daven-
port Literary Soeioiy on last evening BY
Mr.. w. H. Hlldreth on the subject OF Com
,nerce, was we'll written production and
elected marked attention from the large au-
dience who assembled to hear it. We were
particularly pleased with his episode on the
Indian character, and his remarks with re-
gard TO the Nebraska territory.
Tri- We,..lg Of Tuesday.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

IL consequence Of the dissraeeful pro-
ceedngs attending the liquor trial on last
Saturday, in which some OF our German cit
zens could scarcely be restrained from
wreakihg their vengeance on the proseca-
ting witness, our City Council have seen
proper 10 appoint police force IN virtue Of
similar disturbances This is bat the be-
ginning Of the matter and we trust the end
Will be, freedom from the thirty -nine grog-
geries that vet pollute our city.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

THayks..-Hon. 4. c. Dodge will accept
our thanks for bound copy Of Messages
and Documents Of 1851. Also the ''pu-
tatiye father OF the Nebraska Bill'' for his
speech upon that abominable measure.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
l5f. Firs. stsamhoa, Arrival.

The Mary {. made her appearance at cur
wharf this morning, being the first steam
boat arrival of the season. Give US the
s,eambos, yet for comfor, and convenience
oitrayel and oheapness Of transportation.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
1.-The Magnificent West" "

Hon. Edward Bates, in recent address
before society in St. Louis, spoke of an
editorial friend Of his who in writing, when
he had occasion to speak Of the West, al
ways prefxed magnificent" to it. He
says
In one leader on the magnifcen, West,
this editor, after enlargiHg on the resources
and future Of the Valley, went on TO say
but this is not all, there are also trro soley.
one stretching from the Alleghanies east-
ward to the Pacific, embracing the old thir-
teen States. The other from the Rocky
Mountains westward to the broad Pacific. -
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

COUNTRY SEAT FOR SALE--Those who
desire beautiful site for suburban resi-
dence are referred TO the advertisement Of
the property OF the late Mr.. Jas. Glaspel!.
Such an opportunity israrely presented and
those wishing home with extensive
grounds, outside OF the city limits, would do
well To avail themselves OF this bar
gain.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

A correspondent enquiries ifthe "miseries
Of editors are SO numerous and overwhelm-
ing as il often averred, why any persons can
be found to continue for any length of time
in such An unhappy voca'ion!"
This is question, like many others, more
easily asked than answered-unless on the
principle laid down by Nat. Lee in one of
his tragedies, where he makes the hero say,
There is pleasure in being mad, which
none but madmen know Exchange
Editors are humans and in respect to
happi ness, it's with them as with other NOR
A. general thing, however, they are no
ted grnmblers.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

The many successive days o; warm wealth
er experienced Of late have infused activity
into the business OF digging cellars, a
branch which will b. pretty extensively pros
eeuted this spring in our city
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

Considerable excitement exists IN Dayen-
port to-day among the German citizens III
consequence Of an action having been
brought against the keeper Of doggery for
selling liquor, in which he was fined $500.
We trust that this is but the beginning, and
tina, they will be prosecuted until every one
Of these establishments be closed.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

..Low CUNNING. No nomination for the
Office Of Superintendent Of Public lnstruc-
ton was made by the late tri-cDlored wing
Convention. ''Did you hear anything drapr"
We prophecy the name of certain preeck-
er will soon fill that blank. but he will have
to DO some tall preaching before he ever fills
the office.-Buri. Gac.
Didn't hear anything ''drap," but heard
something "bray." You are neither a
prophet, nor the son of prophet, nor yet
the ass of prophet, and had better have
remained dumb.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
supsrintenaea. 0. puilic Instruction

Just before going to press We received a
private letter from Dir. Geo. Shedd, contain
ing the notice we publish to-day announcing
himself as an independent candidate for the
Office Of Superintendent, Of Public Instrue-
ton. In his letter he says, II desire, If pos
sible, to remove the office from politics and
The strife Of parties and place it upon such
independent and elevated ground as its in
irlnsic importance demands. May | not
hope tor your hearty cooperation in this
great work.
DR.. shedd is gentleman aLo j. eminent
~ competent to fill the Office 10 which he
ssPires and possessing liberal education,
he has devoted much Of his spare time To-
gratutous lectures upon the subject Of cdu.
cation. We hope be may be elected.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
{ II, Q. Department,
:. appointment Office,
E,h n 1874

Sr:-ln answer to yours of the nth inst,
have To inform you that actual subscribers
to weekly newspapers published in the
county where they reside, are entitled to re-
ceive enc copy thereof tr.e Of postdqr, even
though they obtain them at heiehboring
office IN an adjoining county or State, pro-
vided that Is the Office AT which they usually
receive their mail matter
Respectfully your obt servant.
ST. JOINS b. t.. SIMMER.
For lst Assist f. NJ e..
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

Mr.. Sonnet, the nominee for Attorney
General, Is very gentlemanly young law
yer Of Davenport, who has been residing in
the State ever since last GUNNER. From a
short acquaintance we think more highly Of
him than n any other one on the ticket, but
the Gazette has damned him with faint
praise. Banner.
Snake 10 the grass Mr.. Sonnet has
been in the State Of Iowa about t'co years and
IN iLGs city nnr year
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
The Cleveland lfcald says

ION yesterday N, ,. Low" ,[.s.epdcpt %
sanctum of Johnson, the inae Z a, e..
fearless editor Of the GoEs'f 'pI ,,e artt'
and Demanded satisfaction i,ri I'm opcal
which appeared in Prln'' 49," ',,,a ,he s'ftt,
the door and ordered Lowry nv thin 81.
which order not being oheyfu n " GH'-
the law would consider "rfa'o's aTee 10 "
the editor applied a proRalIing Z, ioI Il .e
sh,ne Of ais boot, following u " "
snuud whole cine thras an
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

One THoCsAsp Dollars FOR A Ca
lELIA.--We see it stated that beautiful
seeding Came!ia raised By Peter Mckenzie,
Philadelphia, named "Jenny Lind" has
been sold TO SIessrs. Henderson 8, Son, Of
London, for two hundred pounds, or one
thousand dollars, and will be shipped in the
steamer City OF Manchester on her mex,
voyage.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

The proprietor OF the keokuk Wig has
started daily paper as Fan experiment"
We trust he may succeed in his efforts,
which he certainly will do if the citizens
consult their own interests by encouraging
the enterprise.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
The Game Seen Through.

The new Orleans BE- says, that many o.
the people Of the South ''are decidedly in
favor OF retaining the Missouri Compromise
as a fair and proper line Of demarcation. and
look upon the effort 10 revive agitation, a.
a crafty experiment in President making,
By which a certain candidate for the sue
eessiun is anxious to recommend himsel To
the masses, aud to keep his name prominent
before the people by connecting il with n
subject presumed to be- Of paramount inter
est. The ends very far from justiying the
means. IL il unputrOtic and wicked To-
create sources of public dsquietude and sec
tonal bitterness for purposes purely selfish
and personal"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

Died, at Turin on the 3lst or last January
in the 66.h year Of his age, Sllgio Pellco.
lie was Of worldwide celebrity. His
morn was bright. His noon was eclipsed,
and he passed it in the dark He walked
from it into gloomy night, and never knew
It's evening
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09
THURSDAY, MARCH 9. tsas.
WING STATE TICKET.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9. laas.
WING STATE TICKET.
Fer GoNrRo-
JAMES w. GRIMES,
of Des Moines County.
For Secretary OF Niatc
SIMEON WATERS,
Of Henry County.
For Auditor Of Niofs
ANDREW J. STEVENS,
Of Polk County.
For 7'~.nsarr- Of SAFE
ELIpHALET PRICE,
of Clayton County.
For Attorney General
JAMES w. SENNET.
OF Scott County,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

A DAILY LlSE.-J. FRIsK g. Go. are now
plying daily line of their stages between
Davenport aud Cedar Rapids via. Upton.
We are pleased with this arrangement, as
II gives us daily communication " it'll Day
export, and bring Us apparently much near
or the river. We wish the enterprising pro-
prietors of this line much success.-1Trfoa
Idr,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

Our neighbor Of the BaaHer lfirms that
Mr. Grimes has been publicly denounced
by leading Wing OF this city as an Aboli
ZIONIST" ltis to be presumed that there are
some Wings who are ne: altogether satisi-
ed with the nomination, but no doubt there
are great many Democrats who are still
more dissatisfied with it. The nomination
has yet TO be made by any Convention that
will give entire satisfaction to the many adj
verse elements that % to constitute po-
litical party. III the Wing" ~ho has pub
licly" said that Dir Grimes is an Abolition
ist, will acquaint himselfa little better with
that gentleman he will find that be is 10.
boring under quite mistake with regard to
bin.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-09

TIL. following summary Of the compara-
tive length Of railways completed and IN
process in the different States is from an
edition soon to be published Of "A Manual
Of Roads and Railroads" by Professor Vim.