The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-05-25
Iowa CITY, May 18th, 1854.
4 SANDERS, Esl.,

sharp cracking oi WHIPS, ana loud proiala-
tion of excited draymen, the jamming
Of vehicles, and badly licked mules and
trembling horses, we made our way under
| the meridian sun, Of Tuesday last, down the
/ st. Louis wharf TO the fine steamer Spar
hawk; on board Of which boat at P. NJ.
We left the noisy shores to which we had
been bound for weeks, for the green clad
! hills and bamy airs Of Iowa.
| Within mile of Alton, we encountered
one of the heaviest falls of hail, for about
ten minutes, that ever witnessed. It fell
with alarming crashes on the roof Of our
boat, while the clouds darkened the air, and
the winds blew SO strong that we were com
Ipelled to cast anchor and lay too before
proceeding to the Alton landing. We pas
sed the sloping hills, jutting cliffs, and
towering heights that present themselves
along the Illinois shore, between Alton and
| the mouth of the Illinois river before dark.
| The sight of these beautiful works of ma
tnre never fails to leave an impression on
the mind OF the lover Of natural scenery
Daylight found US at Clarksyille; and
during the day we passed several thriving
towns, nearly all of which expect railroads.
At keokuk all cur loading, and it was
large, had to be transferred to lighters to
enable our boat to cross the Lower Rapids,
which caused a delay of 90 hours and an
expense Of some $500.
Oh Uncle Sam, why will you treat your
| InePhews and nieces of the west with s.
much neglect! DO unite the strings Of
your well filled purse, and for once deal out
with liberal hand, an amount quite suf-
eient 10 remove all distractions to the nayi-
CATION Of this noble river.
We arrived at Muscatine ard put up for
the night at the Oglevie House, said to be
the best in the city. We found the young
proprietors Of this House polite and atten
tive; but there is a great want Of furniture
ard cleanliness to make it first class
house even in Iowa.
Well on Saturday. at 8 A. NJ, we were
iammed into one Of Frink & Cos four-horse
wagons, with eight other unlucky mortals,
and away we started for this delightful
young city. and arrived at the Park House
in q storm Of wind and rain, about 5 p. N.
The day had been cold and windy, and clos
ING with storm gave, to this usually bright
place, gloomy appearance.
About - at night, a part Of the family of
Mr.. Tucker, were called up to administer.
50 Ear as was in their power, to the relief of
Mrs. Hazleton. said to be laboring under the
influence Of cholera. This lady left Zanes
Vile. OH Tuesday last, and arrived here on
Friday evening, laboring all the time under
the weakening influence Of darrhoca. On
Saturday she visited friend, walked back
to the hotel. from which time the disease
kent increasing until 4 o'clock on Sunday
morning, when she calmly and composedly
fell into that sleep from which none awaken.
This ease has been pronounced cholera.
and I doubt not but the news will fly asI
upon the wings Of the wind, that cholera is
ra gine in Iowa City. Mrs. Ii. was "A lady.
it is said, of great intelligence, and of high
expectations, beloved by all who knew
her. She left three lovely children and a
husband, who was absent at the time OF herI
death. Every attention that could be shown
under the circumstances was given by Mrs.
Tucker and Mrs. Wheeler, hostesses Of thel
Park House. Mr.. Tucker, Immediately no.
tilted his boarders that cholera was said to
be the cause of this sudden death, and eS-
pressed a ready willingness for all whoI
chosed to leave.
Seven months since | spent a day or So
in this city, since which time comparatively
few buildings have been erected, 1t beng
ont of the question to obtain building mate
rial, especially brick. A few brck-makers
would do well to embark Immediately in the
business here. A steam Touring mill would
ha n fortune to the man who would start
one, and good foundry would also make
money.
| The Davenport Railroad is being bulit
rapidly, and in November next the shfiii
whistle of the locomotive is expected to be-
heard here The country around IS rapidly
Iimnroyine without fear OF retrograde, and a
lbrirht future awaits this beautiful city oi
the prairies; and none is more deserving.
Wv e
Novel NIsIroR.-Last night between
10 and IL o'clock little yellow bird flew
and pecked against our window was ao-
mitted, stayed all night and this morning
took It's flight to mngle among the bright
pIumaned scngstcrs that at this season Of
the wear make vocal every tree and shrub