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The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13
For sAe Gesstte.
Nv First Difficulty.

Dear Sir:--The following
sketch is strictly true My life has been an
cventful one, aud as readers of newspapers
are generally fond of perusing events which
have ,ranspircd in days of yore and having
a little leisure time, have concluded to give
YOU a brief account Of the first difficulty
that ever encountered.
In ono OF the summer months Of perhaps
1902, while living in Jefferson county, Ky,
near the beautiful river Ohio, my sisters
requested me to 90 to the river and bring
them some sand for the purpose Of securing.
Glad OF an opportunity ei getting to the rv-
or, away went with gleeiul hear, and soon
reached the pleasant banss. | had just
learned 10 swim short distance. had to
get the sand from a small island, called
400 yards from the shore. | laid my clothes
on the bank and swan for the island reach
ing il quite conveniently
After playing about for some time, search
inr for turtle eggs. etc, filled my poke
with sand, which held probably some two or
three quarts. Then stripped some willow
bark with which tied up the mouth of the
poke and then tied it fas, round my neck.
Eagerly throwing myself into the water,
made for the shore again. After swimming
short distance found considerable incon-
renience from the weight of the poke OF
sand hanging from my neck. began 70
4 suspect that | would b. very tired by the
! time | reached the shore, and becoming
\ somewhat alarmed struck faster and used
more exer,ion in swimming, that | nigh,
ge; TO shore before my strength entirely
/ failed, but when bad swan about half way
! over found that mode of swimming would
was pulling me down hard against the
water. became sensible that could no,
/ reach the shore, and the que stion what was
TO BE- done, arese in my mind. 1t then oc.
Cured to me that il could change my bas
K of sand from below to the top Of my nech
and let il lie on the Ca ck of my shoulders
perhaps might swim with much less diff
Guilty. | made mighty effort with my fee
and kept my head above water while with
my hands managed to shift the sand.
then struck for the shore again; after swim
ming in this manner a short distance,
( frur had made bad worse | had by this
tine become SO far exhausted that my hinder
parts sunk low in the water which drew the
bark by which tn bag was suspended hare
against my winapipe and choked me. Tho
! lost strength very fast, yet | managed 4
get along slowly. AZ last concluding thai
| could 90 no farther, and supposing that
might touch bottom with my feet, ccas &C
swimming and sunk. Before my feet struck
bottom my head was under water Con
ctuding it would never do to give up without
another effort, BY a powerful exertion
rose above water and pulled for shore with
renewed energy, but SO much exhausted was
| that my strength failed. Before sunk
again had gained two or three rods ant
this time when went down my feet touch.
ed bottom before my head went under. bnt
was so weak as scarcely To b, able to stand
a managed however to wade to shor, anl
went on my way home rejoicing that had
escaped with my life.
JACOB PIERsoL.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13
DAVENPORT LITERARY SOCIETY.

Pursuant 10 published notice, fhc Dayanport Liter.
AIRY Societ, met nj the ofiec Of Scnuet u Stewart.
The President and Vice President being absent, Col.
James oIrien called to the chair, Committee
Oh Festival and Treasurer made their Reports
The following members Of the ociery, were arIolu-
ted Library committee. President Judge Grant be-
Ing constituted rx-afico chairman OF III commit re.
James Graat. Geo. T. Hubbell, n. Fyj,ryary. A. c.
Futon, Hiram Price. u. 5 True.
On motion Mes.rs. SenRctt Lawts and II Ibba were
appoint q committee resolutions Committ.e re-
ported ihe following, which were adopted.
Where's the sxsrliOns Of our Society during tn, past
winter have met with which has ir surpassed
our most s,Hgline hopes; therefore
Res0i1ti, That are stimulated to renew those
eycrtions epdeayoring TO lay foundation upon which
we hope TO rear Institution tina, In future will prove
an ornament To our city, and command tribut. from
the best talent and intellect our land.
ReS0lrsd. That general Intelligence is the only
sure support Of free Institutions the means Of fnf,rma-
ton should be placed within the reach ofcyory An e.
lean elzeb, by establishing In every community fl
Public Library containing til collected wisdom of an
ceni sa2es historians aud philosophers, sy arces.i-
bic BY the humblest individual, That all nay become
qualified by studying the events Of The past to ;rf
and IrsserH that lbcnyHud nl1sr institutions. tg er..
ate and secure which the patr OTIS Of the revelation
rotsi their Fes. iirr fortunes aud their cr.d honor
RssotFsd 1hatw return orr sincere thank To tie
patrons ofthe Society for their yors in time past aud
hope fera renewal ofiosr Esyors in time to come s-
recisiiy In further assisting establish Library
Reso Iusd, That Instruct our Library Con,rnlt ID.
10 use every eAertons to increase present fund
lSllH.2G) To tie amount of $500
Resoleed, That the proceedings of this meeting be
sent TO the several editors in the cit! for publication
On motion, the Society adjourned.
JAS. 0'BElEN, Prcst. pro tom
y. J. ", SssNrT, Eec. Secy.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

LYMAN BEEcHEg's CouRTsHIr. An en-
inent divine, who is as well known as hc i.
universally respected, many years since as
led to the conclusion that 1T is not wei
for men To be alone.
After considerable pondering, he resolved
to offer himself in marriage to u Ger tain
member of his flock NJ sooner vas the
resolution formed than il was put in prae-
tice, and getting out his cane, he speedily
reached the dwelling OF his mistress.
II chanced to BE- Monday morning, day
which many New England readers need
not be told Is better known in the house
hold US washing day Unconsciou oi, the
honor that was intended her, the lady was
standing behind the tub in the back kItch.
en-, with her arms immersed in the snds
bu silly engaged i'll an occupation, which
to say the least Of il, is more useful than rn-
mantle.
There was loud knock at the door.
Jane. 90 to the door and if it is any body
to see me. tell them that am engaged and
can not see them
The message was faithfully rehearsei.
Tell your Mistress" said Parson b.,
"that It is very important that should see
her"
Tell him TO call this afternoon" said
the lady when this answer was returned
"and will see him"
But il vas unavaiiInT.
II must see hsr now" said the minis
ter.
Tell me whore she i.
So saying, he followed the servant into
the kitchen, to the great surprise of her
mistress.
"Miss--, ! have come to the conclu.
SION to marry WIN you have me!' was
the ministers opening speech.
"llave you!' replied the as,onished lady
This is a singular time to offer yourself
Such an important step should be made Il
matter Of prayer and deliberations"
Let us Pr1y!' was Mr. BIS only res
ponse as he kneIt down beside the tub and
prayed that union might be formed which
void enhance the happines. Of both par
ties
His prayer was answered. and from this
union thus singulary formed has sprung a
family remarkable for talent
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13
E.a.o.psI Election

Tie votes have at last been canrasset
for ctr officers aad the following have
been declared to b. elected:
Nayor-JAaEs GRANT.
Marshal--L. J. Ce.:s-.
Clerk--B B. Woodward.
Trsa.urer-L. B. Collame.
Assessor-Z III Goldsmith.
Sexton-Moses Houghton.
For Alderman-Sd Wart-D. p Nc.
kewn and b. Atkinson.
5,h Ward-Mr. Burris and A. 4, Nc
Igskey,
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

THE SECRETARY, or Circamsiantial Ell
dezne. by the authors Of Heads and Hearts,
The Msers Daughter" &c.
Messrs. De Witt & Davenport have sent
Us 6 copy Of the above publication, just is.
saed from their house. The remarkable in
eidents CT this most excellent novel are
drawn from one Of the strangest trials in
the whole range of English Criminal His
tory. X was the strongest case Of Circum-
.tantial Evidence that il il possible for the
mind 10 conceive. and though, in capital
trials. the utmost caution is used in receiv-
ing evidence purely Of this character, yet
IN this instance, every link in the chain
was so perfect, il seemed impossible TO err,
80 that the jury pronounced, unhesitaiing-
", the verdict of wilful murder, and the
ladge, yisld:ng ready asscn, TO the cor.
Iec,ness Of their fiat, passed the fatal sen
ience.
The above work may he had Of II. A.
Porter & Bro. Rock Island
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

IsFAs-.-E lSELCEscE.-A gentleman
who was in the habi, OF taking a leesle tos
much of the 'oh. be joyful" says, that ht
was cured ofthe shocking bad habit, by the
coo. eirroa;ery Of his youngest child. Re
turning home one day rather weak in the
lower joints-,op heavy from having &
brick in his ha,-as he staggered into the
house his little three year old, who sat a,
table in : high chair munching piece o
bread. looked up and ejaculated in tones q
infan,ile sweetness, Tight again old copPer
nose" The next day he signed the
pledge
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

\ MoDERs Joan or ARc.--A curious
story is told at this moment Of a second Jo-
an of Arc who has appeared in the Turkish
army. A girl named CARA. descendant of
Soliman Pacha, formerly Governor Of Mol
och, in Asia, arrived lately at the city of
Adana, on her way to Constantnople -
She marched at the head Of corps Of ir-
regular cavalry. Many persons tried to
persuade her To abandon the strange enter
prise; but nothing shook her cotr ge or her
resolution TO combat the enemies of her
country. Some persons thought to ntimi.
date her by saying that if she determined to
remain in the army she must give trial OF
her Skill by an assault at arms. The Gov
ernor Of Adana, abo was informed of the
fact, ordered that the young girl should be
brought before him, and he asked her if she
still persisted in her resolution She res
ponded in the affirmative, and added that
she would engage willingly in the trial al
arms to which they said she must submit,
provided they would her for an adversary
the bravest and most vigorous Of the 1000
cavaliers Of which the detachment was
composed. The combat took place imme-
diately, and after contest Of some minute,
the cavalier chosen for her adversary was
disarmed by the young girl and declared
vanqushed. The governor then ordered
that she should be regularly enrolled, coun-
ted her down 800 piaste's, (S75,) and
gave the rank of officer to her brother, who
served in an inferior grade.-Cor. Gin. Ga
-eite
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

The musical critics Of California are fun-
ny set Of fellows. We have often laughed
over their achievements and expect to re-
peat the process with every arrival from
Ophir One Of them, speaking Of Nadine
THlLLoN, says she is "p.rfectly fascinating
carries a man away with her-makes up in
naiceta what she lacks in 'yj.erini tum. ."'
Another who had listened to an Oratorio
writes:-"The maestoso and adagio move
ments and grand and solemn masses of har-
mony. The adigio in B fiat pauses upon lis
dominant, and leads il into an elaborate and
highly wrought fngue, the subject of which
Is led of by the bases and taken up in sue
cession by the tenors, altos and sepraaos,
and i5 worked out at the end with a series
Of bold and striking passages ot counterpoint
aud imitation" We don't want to say
anything, but we wonder how the folks up
this way would relish such critiques.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13
By Telegraph.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OP THE EUROPA
WAR ABOUT coMMEScEn!!
General Panic In all the Markets

New YORK, April sth.
The steamer Europa with three days later
news arrived shortly after 4 o'clock.
Political affairs in Europe unchanged.
Liverpool Breadstutis increased pressure to
sell. Wheat siNpcnce lower in the mark
et. Flour declined -. Corn unsaieab'
3as.
Russia consents to the neutrality OF Swe-
den---her course in regard to Denmark not
known.
The prussian people earnestly petition
their government 10 join the Western pow
crs.
Austria seems to act with the Western
powers.
Continued aiirays are constantly occurring
at kalafat.
An English and French iriratc have gone
10 DESTROY the Russian stockadr ~ tn
North Of the Danube. This viii probably
be the first Of hostilities.
There is nothing from the Baltic or Biael
, seas.
The Greek revolution continues, but ian
guishes.
The steamship Canada and the steamer
Tenerifie sailed from Liverpool with troop:
for Malta
Count Nesselrode says that the Emperor
will give no answer to the JOINT sum
mons OF England and France
Large bodies Of troops are daily eMbarA.ns
from France.
WAsmNGTc.S, April Sth.
The argument for appellants Ia the Meth
odist Episcopal Book Concern was closed II
the Supreme Court to-day.
BUFFALO, April sth.
( The weather here is warm and sultry.-
4 Ice is fast di>afp airing, and the lake io
nearly mile from the mouth of the creek i
clear OF ice present weather continues
navigation will undoubtedly be openin thres
or four days.
The Germans had large torch light pro
cession last night. in honor OF the Cover
nor's veto OF the Maine Law.
BusToN, April sth.
I The statement recently made 70 the pub
\ lie that Hon. Edward Everett was the gutha
Of the celebrated cheyalier IIuis.mun lette
creates no excitement in this city whatever
neither has the disclosure Of the fact cause
any I'll feeling between the friends Of tn,
/ late Daniel Webster and Senator Everett -
The original draft Of the letter was return
ed to Mr Everett by Mr.. Webster's literar,
executors and printed copy which with tn
original will be preserved among Mr. LIVER
ett's papers He does not contemplate an.
I publication.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13
The Election.

But few election returns have lsen re-
ce!vea since our last issue. Eaus isunq,ns-
,onrhly elected, bat MS msjority certainly,
cannot exceed one thousand. Henry eoua.
t. i reported To have given about 400 ma
ioritv for Stewart. which viii about etir.t
Lee Co. Johnson has gone very larxeis
for Eada. The western counties generally
have eiren najc-ities 70. Esas. Polk lao,
Dallas &c, etc. jefferson also gives him a
small majority. Jackson county is report
ed about leo for Eads.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

SWISS JrsTIcE.-A punishment awarded
in the canton Of Cnterwaldcn, for an assault
which cuuscd ultimate death, is curious ex-
ample Of criminal legislation in one OF the
primitive Swiss eantons. The criminal was
sentenced 10 fifteen years imprisonment
with hard labor, desttution for lie of politi-
cal right a fine Of 300 francs and the ex-
Penses Of the trial exposure for Il quarter Of
an hour in the market place Ii public fog
glng by the hands Of the hangnan, and last
ly to be taken through all the parishes of
the canton, and To hear in each, and on his
knees, sermon from the parish priest on
the ssiI6cri OF Aia crime
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

WAsuNGTos's WIFE,--A guest n,
Mount Vernon happened to sleep in Il
room next to that occupied by the Prcsi-
dent aud his lady. Late the evening when
the people had retired TO their yarigus cham.
bers, he beard the lady delivering a very
animated lecture to her lord and master up
on something which he had done, and
which she thought ought to have been
done differently. TO all this he listened
~ith profound silence; and when shetoo was
silent he opened Iii. lips and spoke, "Now
good sleep to you, my dear" Portraits end
descriptions other make her pretty, agree
sble, kind little woman, from whom Il
could not have been go disagrceablc 10
have curtain lecture -Eeleetie Rsctcr.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

FlRE.--iiousE AaD CONTENTS BuRxT.--
We regret 10 learn that the dwelling house
Of Mr. b. =. Lambertson, about 3 y miles
from town, was totally consumed last Sun
day while the family were absent attending
meeting. Mr. l. los, everything in his
house, aud saved nothing but the clothing
the family had on The fire is supposed to
have originated from ashes in wooden
vessel lett standing upon the porch This
in serious loss and we understand that
$1,000 would not make it good
Mr. Archibald Lamber,son also lost all
his carpenter tools, which were in the
house at the time --yactsoa Pres.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

Our friend, l. II. Ennis, has led off with
the first shop opening on Third street, His
house, stock and all were moved off bodily
ard planted on Third, between Brady and
Perry sts., where we trust he will receive u
liberal share Of patronage from those who
prefer custom made boots aud shoes.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

F4TAL ACcInEST.-On the 9Th inst. two
citizens of Schuyler conuty-Mr Crozier
and Nlr. Ennis-being about 10 swap horses,
disagreed as 10 " no should have boot each
ei4lmjngit. Iodecide the matter, they agreed
that The fastest horse should take il They
started on the plank road near kuahyillc, and
when at tull speed, Mr.. C's horse stumbled
and fell, killing himself and rider almost in
stantIy -QaiHcy Whjq.
Mrs Mary Skenl:t wac drowned Il, Boz
I ~ On "Wednesday Run.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

Wv. II. WALLACE, Esq, formerly of
this State, has been defeated by small ma
lority for the office Of Delegate in Congress
from the Territory Of Washington.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

"HIr HIN AGAIS!"-Thr editor orthc An
amosa (Jones co., Newa who happens to be
a democrat, and who, poor devil. Is opposed
10 the Nebraska bill, il getting go-s for his
temcrliy al the hands of some OF the ..or-
gans." SerVes him right--has no business
10 be democrat if he won't agree to quit
thinking for himself and let the pewter intp
chaps do up that little chore for him. IIit
him again, Merrit--he haIIOcd burraL for
the peoples! hit him again, my boy--you are
the big bull ot :he lick and carry the kew Of
IT, hog troush--so, spread yourseIG-Bml.
TIL.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

The Temperance men of Jackson county
succeeded in clecting their candidate for
Fund Commissioner by an respectable ma
iority.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

AguIloh - b Price q Co., have sale
II, Aocl5ga ~ N,.lnssl.y next Of Dry
Goods. .aad tho Furniture Vi gentleman
declining house keeping Fvr particulars
We refer to BILLS
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

Cores spondents must excuse our delay
in attendingto to their fasors SevetaI in
teresting articles on hand shall be inserted
soon. Our old friend who has written US
a sketch, which will soon be published will
obige Us by contributing other scanes in
his evcntful life.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

san4sg night "e has fine, refreshing
ram, since that time the weather has been
delightful Although the weather is so dry
aud pleasant yet there ,s more that the usu-
al amount Of sickness ia oor place this
sprag-m9nly proceeding fom severe
rss
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

D. II. Armstrong, Anti-Benton, has al
last been appointed Postmaster Of St Lou
il
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

If that elegant pair Of slippers sent US
from the establishment of S. G. Dawson g.
Co. be sample Of their work, il canno, be
spoken Of too highly. We shall call upon
them in few days and observe their stock
in the meantime those in want Of anything
in the line know just where 10 20.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

GHAELrs NApEEA, Treasurer and Collector
Of Des Moines CO., Iowa, died on Thursday
last, aged 30 years.
The Davenport gazette., 1854-04-13

Coal free from Sulphur, has been discov-
cred near Lasallc, at depth Of 1856 feet from
the surface
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-23

any interest in said transit way in the proceed
Thereof be transferred TO any foreign government
The United States, by its agents, sh6ll have the
right 70 transport the sthmus In cloeed
bags, the mails Of the United States not inteud
cd for distribution along the line Of communica
zion, also the effects OF the United States govern
nSent and its citizens, which may be intended for
trsost and not for distribution the Isthmus, free
Of custom house or other charges by the Mexican gov
ernmcpt Neither passport. letters security win
b required OF persons crossing the Isthmus and
n aiming IN the country.
When tkv construction Of the railroad shall be corn
pe~sd the Mexican government agrees open port of
entry in addition TO the port Of Cruz at or ear the
teImisus OF s-.id road on the Gulf Of Mexico.
The two governments Y III into nts foy
the pronp, uarast OF tro~ps munit Of the Uni
10 send from one OF s territory to another lying
opposite sides of TIE continent
phe Mexican g0vcrnment having agreed TO protect
with its whole power the prosecution, preservat and
cprity OF the work. the United States may extend ia
protection as II shals judge wise when Il may feel
sanctioned and warranted by tho public international
Law.
This treaty slra be ratified and the respective rata
cations shall be exchanged at the city OF Washington
WI bin tue period OF six months the dalc OF
its signature, or sooner if possible.
In testimony whereof We, the of the
contracting artics have hereanto affixed hands and
seals at Mexico the tbrtet a0th) day of December In
tie year Of Lord thousand eight hundred and
Of the Mexican republic and the seventy eighth of that
of the United States.
JAMES GADSDEN, rLs1
MANUEL. DItZ DE BONIIIA H. -
JOSE SALA2 Ar YLARREGUI IL 81
J. MARIANA M0NTERDE r. S
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ACCIDENT AND Yesterday young man,
on Englishman, named Walbon, was Instantly killed
on the Pontiac Railroad. He was in the employ Of
MIR. Samuel French of our city, and had been be-
yond Birmingham to get q load Of stone for paving
purposes. While coming down the grade, this eide
Of Birmingham, one Of the wheels OF car in the
train broke, and uncoupled the car which Walbon
was sitting from the rest behind H. He was thrown
OFT and fell with bis neck resting on the rail, and
the rear cars coming up almoet Instantly, ran over
bin, completely sovering the head from the body.
The trunk was then twisted around upon the track
and manged in horrible manner. The weight Of
the car and load which passed over him could not
have been much less than ten tons. The conductor
was only preserved from similar fate by jumping
from the train with almost superhuman celebrity and
effort. We believe that Walb0n had no friends In
this city.--Deffoit Tribune, June 20.
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HORATI0 SEYMOUR.
Trmperance and Maine Law Items.
IL L. L. In Clnszolax,d 0hi< axad Z,

A uquor dealer in Cleveland, Ohio, was fined on
Friday fifty dollars, and costs of suit ten dollars,
for perssting in selling liquor to little girl to be
drank by her mother. The trial developed, as may
be imagined, painful scene of woe and sadness.
nan named Walker, residing at Bellows Falls,
VT, having been fined number Of times for selling
liquors, has gone across the river into New Hamp-
shire, and put up building on the bank of the
river, and there keeps his stock Of fire water. His
residence being In Vermont, is also near the banks
of the river, and he has run strong wire from one
building to the other across the river. person
enters his house the Vermont side, deposits his
order and jug, which are placed in q basket and
pulled across the stream, the jar is filled, and takes
its way back into Vermont to its original proprie
tor, thus evading the Vermont Liquor law and its
penalties.
The Prohibitory Liquor law men are organizing
in this city in great force, and are adding to their
number q great many who have been hitherto
doubtful Of the policy. II is generally admitted
that its passage In New Jersey is only matter Of
time, somewhat dependent on the aStjon OF New
York and Pennsylvania. II 1t will Only effect its
object and destroy intemperance, its success will
be hailed with general atisfactiou.--Ne,ocrk Mer-
curry.