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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16
THE GAZETTE,
SATURDAY, MARCH II. 1854.
A broken Girder in the Baltimore Platform.


A broken Girder in the Baltimore Platform.
Democratic editors in our State lift UP
their hands in what they profes to be holy
horror, at the inconsistency of the Wings
fer not having sustained the Compromise
measure Of 1850 by resolutions in their re-
cent Convention. We have already ac-
quainted the reader with the manner in
which resolution to that effect was voted
down and the object for which it was done
1t is true that the Wing platform endorsed
the Act Of 1850 as a Compromise measure,
but at the same time large portion Of the
party did not accept it. What then shall
We say of the present course Of the Demo-
cratic party, when it is remembered that
the following was plank in its platform!
"Resolved, That the Democratic party will
resist all attempts at renewing, in Congress
and ont of it, the agitation of the slavery
question, under uhaterer shape or color the
attempt may be made
Senator Douglas was prominent candi-
date for nomination before the Convention
at the time of the adoption of the above res
olulion, who together with all those in that
body and the party at large, endorsed this
plank in the platform. Gen Pierce, quite
as much as Douglas, pledged himself to the
maintenance of this resolution. The latter
knew that in the introduction of the Ne
braska bill he would again agitate the sub
ject Of slavery, yet he did it, and President
Pierce, in violation of an agreement made
with the people of the U. States, has uni
ted as strongly as Douglas in the agitation
of that forbidden subject.
The leaders OF the Democratic party find
that in thus ripping up an important plank
in their platform and in violating solemn
pledge given the country, they are not sus-
tanned by all the members of that party
that there are many independent enough TO
break the sympathetic chain which binds
them to these bell-wethers and forsake a
flock so rash and inconsistent The people
have been duped and deceived by these
leaders and they will not lamely submit to
such an aggression of their rights. They
never could have believed that Franklin
| Pierce. in a little more than a twelvcmonth
after his elevation to the Chief Magistracy
| of the Union, would have sanctioned the
violation Of solemn compact made between
the North and the South, which for thirty
three years had been regarded as sacred ant
| final. Both the author and the abettors %
this renewed agitation should be consignct
to political infamy.
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Whig State Convention.

The Kcokuk Wig thus alludes to the
above body and its nominations
The names of the nominees, for State Of
fcers at the August election, will be found
at the head OF our editorial columns. We
regard the ticket us a strong one; and doubt
not that they will make the canvass inter
es,ine and exciting, before it draws to q
close.
In accordance with the principles. ant
practice Of the Whig Party heretofore, nc
nomination was made for Superintendent o
Public Instructions; for the reason that the
duties of the, office are not political; but OF
the contrary. are of such a character as ut
terly to preclude their satisfactory perform.
nnce by heated partizan, receiving the Of
flee as Il reward of political services and as
means of facilitating his future politica
operations.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

A CALM PREcEDEs A SroRM.-lt Is re-
corded by Allison, the historian, that Prev
Gus to the terrible wars that followed the ole
French Revolution, a spirit of gentlenes'
peryaded the whole political world "Even
the domestic empires" he says, "were ruleo
with lenity unknown in former times. A
growing spirit ofimprovement pervaded the
European states. Agriculture had risen IN
to universal esteem; kings were setting the
example of cultivating the soil; and large
portion of the nobility were everywhere
lending their aid to improve this first and best
of human pursuits" 1t is barely necessary
to refer to the deluge Of blood that followed
For many years the nations of Europe have
in a great degree, enjoyed the blessings OF
similar peace. Has this season OF quletncss
been improved by all the furiesin in the soul OF
man, to gather strength, and are they now
to burst forth again to ravage the world
Galeea Ga-.
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A Curious Story.


A young Partisan, travelling to Amster.
dam, was attracted by remarkable beau.
tiful house near the canal. He addressed
a Dutchman in French, who stood near in
the vessel, With:
"Pray, sir, may ask to whom the house
belongs."
The Hollander answered him in his OWL
language:
ak kan net verstan" Il do not under.
stand.)
The Partisan not doubling he was under
stood, took the Dutchman's answer for the
proprietor's name.
"Oh, CHI" said he, ait belongs to Mr.
Kaniferstan. Well | am sure he must be
very agreeably situated. The house il
most charming, and the garden appe ars de-
licious. don't know that ever saw 4 bet.
ter A friend of mine has one like it, neal
the River Choise-but certainly give this
the preference He added many other OBJ
servations of the same kind, to which the
Dutchman made no reply.
When he arrived at Amsterdam, he saw a
most beautiful woman walking on the quay
arm-n-arm with gentleman. He asked a
person who passed him who that charming
lady was; but the man not understanding
French, replied:
elk kan net verstan."
"What, sir" exclaimed our traveller, "is
that Mr. kaniferstan's wife, whose house
is near the canal. Indeed this gentleman's
lot is enviable, to possess such noble house
and SO lovely companion."
The next day, when he was walking, he
saw some trumpeters playing at gentle
mans door, who had got the largest prize
in the Dutch lottery. Our Partisan, wish.
ing to be informed Of the gentleman's name
it was still answered:
ak kan net verstan."
'sOh" said he, "ths is too great an &C
cession of good fortune! Mr.. Kaniferstar
proprietor of such fine house, husband t
such beautiful woman, and to get the larg
est prize in the lottery. 1t must be allow
ed there are some fortunate men in the
world.''
About week after this, our traveller saw
a very superb funeral. He asked who il
was.
"Ik kan net verstan," replied the person
whom he inquired.
ssOh, Gracious! exclaimed he; "poor Mr.
kaniierstan, who had such noble house
such an angelic wife, and the largest prize
in the lottery. He must have quilted thi:
world with great regret. But | thought
his happiness was too completeto to be oflone
DURATION
He then went home, rejecting on the in
stability of human affairs.
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Hon. J. p. CooK.-Mr Cunning, of the
keokuk Dispatch, writing from Washington
City, speaks thus Of the Representative in
Congress from this District:
"Mr. Cook for new member, is also de-
serving of credit. So far as | can judge,
though differing widely from his colleagues
upon all political questions, he has acted
with them in good faith, in promoting the
interests of the State"
Thus far Mr.. Cook has been quietly and
faithfully attending to the arduous duties
which devolve upon him.
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The Number Nine.

There is peculiar figure. with which numerou'
tricks be perforncd not 10 mention thc ict ina
the fundamental rules Off FlhIaec are proved by ti'
figure O. there are among others the following caros
ities connected with the figure:
Add together as many mines as You please and ti'
figures added together will be 9 or repeated. Ih'
same j. true in multi f,ing any number oi imes-th'
sum OF the figures in The pr, ouct will be OF nunes
of mines. For Instance:
Twice are le-l and s are q:
Three times are 2s-2 and are q;
Four times are .6-3 and q are "
And 50 Oh until come 10 ii times are W
here we have Two mines. or Is. but and are ..
Twelve times nine lOS--l and and are 8.
The curious student may carry this on stii iafthei
for amusement. 80
Another curiosity is exhibited in thcse different pro
duets OF the when multiplied by ;he digsas 10 lows
the product. being ls, %, 80, -, &C.; re'ers.
the Sc aud have the remaining products 54 Us, ~
and 81. >,
The nine dgits, !. ., D. 4, ), 6. :. F. when aahe,
amount 10 i've niEes-or, in stead of adding mninp
the middle figure by the last and the product VIII oe TN
mvstc rious mines. or IS, and and ) are ..
Once more let the iigits as written be
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HIeH RENrs.-The New York Mirror
gives few samples of the way IN whicf
rents are going up in New York:
Mr. Christadoro, the celebrated "artist IN
hair" who has occupied No. Astof House
for some wears, at rent of ~l 300 per an
mum, has just been notified by Mr.. Astor
that aiterthc first of May next, the rent VIII
he raised to $500 year! The stores IN
front Of the Metropolitan Hotel, which have
been bringing 5000, have raised to $4,000
And 50 it goes with flour at $l5 barrel, and
=, fair prosnect of running it up to $40
M wonder the little girl told her papa Il
bread got so dear, she must i've Oh pou"'
cake.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

The II. !. ADJ. speaking of Gov. Bebb's
speech says:-
"ln the course Of his speech. the Cover
nor predicted that the child was now living
VINO would see this continent inhabited by
four hundred millions of people, three hun,
dred millions of which would be found in the
Mississippi valley"
Presume in speaking of the Mississippi
valley he included all-but ''its slopes"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

ROCHESTER FEKRY.-We direct attention
to the advertisement of this ferry contained
in our paper of to-day. 1t is on the most
direct route to iowa City, and from per
sonal acquaintance with Mr.. Swank, We can
assure the travelling public that they will
meet with no detention and find good boat
there to convey them across Cedar river.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

Rufus Chaplin, one of the Martha Wash
Ington conspirators, the youngest OF the
brothers and the one for whom the most
sympathy was aroused, through the eXer-
tions of his friends has escaped from his
confinement in Cincinnati.
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A Rolling Stone Gathersth no Moss.

Well, what of that! Who wants to be a
messy old stone, away in some dark corner
of pasture, where sunshine and fresh air
never come, for the cows to rub themselves
against, and for snalls and bugs to crawl
over, and for toads to squat under among the
poisonous weeds!
1t is far better to be smooth and polish
ed stone, rolling along in the Draw ng stream
of human life, wearing off the rough corners,
and bringing out the firm crystalline struc-
ture Of the granite, or the delicate veins oil
ythe agate, or the chalcedony.
1t is the perpetual chatting and rubbing in
the whirllng current that shows what sort oi
grit man is made of, and what use he is
good for The sandstone and soapstone are
soon ground down to sand and mud, but the
firm rock is selected for the towering for
tress, and the diamond is cut and polished
for the monarch's crown.-N. Y. Irib.
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Spring has fairly opened upon US and the
eleeful notes ofthc blue bird, that welcome
harbinger Of spring, are once again heard
making the groves redolcnt with its sweet
music.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

The Sandusky Mirror gives the names ol
twelve Ohio Democratic papers who advo-
cate the passage Of the bill, and thrty-sev-
en-deducting one Wing, named as Demo-
cratic by mistake--who oppose the bill.
Three to one shows a heaty balance
against Douglas and his monster.
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Chicago and Rock Island Railroad.

Several of our readers upon the Missssip-
pi, both above and below Rock Island, have
written to US for information in regard to
the freight tariff between Cb ergo and Rock
Island To save the trouble Of answering
each letter in detail we will transcrib e
from the company's published rates the
CHARGES upon the articles enquired of.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

RELtGious.-We understand that over
hundred members have been added to the
Baptist Church in this city during the pro-
tructed meeting which is still going on.
The Methodists are also having an inter-
esting series of meetings at the present
time, and large number of persons are be-
pe converted. - Burlin7t-, Iu.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

Muscatinc is far ahead of Davenport in
the amount of produce that has been recelv'
ed the past season. This proves conclu-
sivelv that there has been wholesome com
,etition here. while there has not been II
Observation-Disclosures jour.
Our cotemporary is ever asserting ant
never proving anything. We pronounce
the above untrue and ask him for the proof
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

Charles Fenno Hoffman, of b. ltimore, a
fine writer both in prose and poetry, Is u
confirmed maniac in the hospital Of Harris
burg Pa.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

SowISG Usage ORASGE.-Several of our
new subscribers have inquired what prepa-
ration is necessary to secure the vegetation
of Usage Orange seed Our method is to
soak the seed for five days or week. in soft
water, standing in warm room, and chang
ing the water every other day. Then SOW
in good mellow soil, sandy if possible, OF
such as will not bake after rain, dropping
the seed in drills or rows, say two feet apart
and one to two inches apart in the rows
and cover one inch in depth. II dry wealth
er occurs the rows must be watered occa
sionally till the plants appear and special
care must be taken to keep the young plants
clear of weeds.
A quart of Usage Orange seed, if it does
well, will produce from 5000 to 1000 plants
or enough for 100 rods OF hedge. The price
of seed is one dollar per quart, five dollars
per peck, twenty dollars per bushel, with
some reduction to dealers and others who
buy more thnn bushel. The best method
of conveyance for those who live at dis.
tance, is by Express, which is safe and ex-
pedtious, upon all the lines of railroad.-
By mail the postage alone is one dollar per
quart.
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We observe by the papers, that Dr. Judd
of Ohio, is delivering course OF lectures Il!
Rock Island on Anatomy, Physiology, etc
We hope he may visit this city.
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At the festival given the members OF tn
Illinois Legislature by the city authorltie
of st. Louis, the entire press Of Illinois an
Missouri were invited.
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Architecture and Civil Engineering
8, RUSSELL DOW,

A RCHITECTURE and Civil Engineer WI ,1rn,s
IN plans and specifications for all h nds oi huiunI
Also for bridges of God, stone or lroh paftua a
tcntion Maid to Churches and Ornamental Bun 'thss
Office No 3. cd Story Le Claire's New ituildlngi ,
The following papers copy months ahn .tha MI Nv a.
advertiser, Banner, Republican ol iowa ''!' u"' -
yertiser Of X. Island,
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COLONIZATION STATIsrlcs.-Th annual
report of the COLONIZATION Society of Nir-
ginia, for the year 1858, prepared for the
annual meeting Of that body, presents some
highly interesting and encouraging Stats
tics. The emigration to Liberia from the
United States, has been as follows for the
last five years, viz:
ls4e..................4oa 1881. tCs
1850 1883.
The emigration from Virginia for tour
years past, since the reorganization OF the
State Society, has been as follows:
1850 ............"...l0.
1854 .s4I
This exhibits an encouraging rate OF in
crease, and one far exceeding any other
State Virgin ia sent more emigrants to
Liberia than all the free States together IN
1858.
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THE DAGUERREoTYPE ARr.-The Bos-
ton Transcript of Saturday says:
1--WE witnessed at Mr.. Whipple's daguer-
reotvpe establishment the other day, a re-
markable ingenious process, which is well
worthy the attention of artists and lovers
Of art, as we'll as of persons desirous of pro-
curing striking likenesses. II consists in
The application Of an instrument, invented
by Mr.. Wlipple, with which by means of
artificial light, the smallest daguerreotype
can be magniied to the size Of life, and its
illuminated image projected on canvass or
crayon paper, SO that person can draw all
the outlines with perfect accuracy, and can
accomplish in few minutes what would
occupy hours or days without this assist
ance.
On the occasion of our witnessing the
process, very small and rather indstinct
daguerreotype was offered. Ina few min
utes perfect image OF the size Of life was
projected on paper and copied with great
accuracy and effect Such is the clearness
Of all the outlines and shades, that even an
indifferent craftsman can produce in short
time fine engraved Grafton copy Of da-
guerreotype.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

Iowa LAND BILL PASSED THE SENATE
By latest advices from Washington, we
hear that the Iowa Railroad Land Bill ha:
passed the Senate, -Dafnque Herald
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Another liquor seller was put through
the mill this morning to the tune Of $50
SO we co.-1ri- Weekly Of Thursday.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

There seems to be general stampede
from st. Paul to Lake Superior. The citl-
zcns go for the purpose of making claims.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-03-16

The editor of the American Lan Register
an excellent legal journal published in New
York city, says:
1t does not, probably, occur to the Ameri.
can families who are visiting Europe in great
numbers, and remaining there, frequently
for year or more, that all their children
born in foreign country are aliens; and when
they return home, will return under all the
disabilities of aliens. Yet this is indisputa.
bly the case for it is not worth while to con-
slider the only exception to this rule that
exists under the laws of the United States,
viz: "the case of child so born, whose pa
rents were citizens ofthe United States, on
or before the l4th of April, 1902"
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4 DARK DAY ComNG.-There will be
an extraordinary eclipse of the sun on the
Goth If May next, such one as none but
the oldest inhabitants witnessed in this vi.
cinity. : 1t will be similar to the great
eclipse of 1906, since which there has been
none resembling il nearer than that of 1880
when eleven-twelIths Of the sun was OBJ
scurcd - Chicago Jour.
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S61lNTk3J

Add the figures OF this difference and once more "
have the five mines, or Is.
We vii, now multiply these same figures by hine
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sENNEr & STEWART,

sENNET & STEWART,
at>ornevs and Counsello-s e. Law and NotarieS
Public.
xvy,II npy mn attention Ia drawing ad tain
w .t ,ny ,,,prnts uf Deeds and other instrument
OF wr,ug and on The following tefns' VIZ: ,o.,s
prawfug Deeds Ok i.
1rnli,.- ,ekuoM rAgmertS rs Notary. 20
E,nmiuiuG a 1i,i. without dr.l"n. papers si,o
Having complete Abstract oar hI-ior. OIL a'
.arx.. III, ,4,lt. Ia the branch Of cur iroc-.aht
,aiuHg To Ions cyaneGag. ,-,,
ono. M. 3 i.e tiaire'> New BaIdirS. NOV
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Dr, J. N. WITHERWAX

yya i,t,,m his old friends and the puhlic genera
iy thai he will attend tas IN former years. upon I'LL WI
may desire his ser, ices. ea psi
Oncc on Brady street 3d""rs below 9r'o,,"' nj,
delc On III corner of Fourth ana irf'! "'">'' W
posite the u. " 2iid Baptist thirch.
Du,cnpurt. June Htt. ltJJ.
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Route Agents on c. and r. I. r. R.

EnIToRs CmcAGo Observation-Disclosures
occur frequently on the road, through the
careessness of one of the Agents, viz: J. B
Danrnrth. The Ottowa letter bag on one
occasion was some three or four days between
Chicago and our place, and | have been IN
formed that the Bloomington mail frequently
carried to Rock Island, together with the
Knoxville and Peoria Malls. This is al
wrong. The newly appointed agent ought
to do his duty or resign. y. r. ..
Ottawa, Feb. %, 1854.
The above we clip from the Chicago jour
nal, and it furnishes, perhaps, the true cause
WHY the eastern mails for this vicinity have
been so irregular OF late.-Rock Island Ad
rgrtiser.
If the above be the cause of the frequent
failure of the eastern mail of late, then We
trust that Agent will be removed forthwith
and competent person substituted.
Coon ADVICE FROM HoME.-The towns
men and neighbors of Gen. Pierce, in the
village where he lives-Concord, New
IHampshire-passcd the following resolution
UNANIMOUSLY, at all anti-Nebraska meeting
they held last wee.;
Resolred, That whether supporters or op'
moments of the election Of Franklin Pierce
to the Presidency, we, as his fellow citizens
have ardently desired his administration to
result beneficially for the country and hon.
orably for himself; but of all the measures
which have for the last half century been
proposed in Congress, we regard this as the
most disastrous to the nation, and the most
disastrous to its chief, provided he lends to i!
the sanction OF his official approval, and
therefore we earnestly hope in the event OF
this nefarious measure passing both Houses
of Congress, that he will promptly sindicate
his past professions by afixing it his con-
stitutiona veto.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
LAW NOTICE.

AYE have thi. day admitted JOINS +. biLios, Esd.
w partner In our Law frn. i'roicss,ona, business
will hereafter be transacted III the name OF 1ooR q
-, - COOK 4 BRO.
Npy Is, lSJ3,
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and we have 0 ones, and OF course once more
Or the upper series ofnumbers be sueiaeted IRON
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MES G R AN T,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Will practice in sth ciTeui: and Supreme ''ofl,
pavrupor bee. 29th. ieb3
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AUSTIN CoREIN

AUSTIN CORBIN,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
fnm.c al Nackiot 4 rar'tiu'. Exchange OiIee,)
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
March 81. ie54.
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ADJouRNEp.-The Legislature, or what
there was of it, after its return from st. Lou
is--seuen all told, four members Of Assembly
had three Senator'S. adjourned sine die on
Saturday - Chicago Jour.
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ABNER DAWSON,

Alto, ney and Counselor at Law, ana notary
Public.
B,.py ST., 81 pooa BELOW SECOND
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
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and we have nine on2s again or o. Grants Farmer