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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
The Know Noshilgs.

This semi.reliripus, seml-pahtcai 1r..
has already two organs deyated 10 The
fence and dissemination Of it parties
dogtnas. These papers, n hsoe Aa:la
and the American CsRssaer, b. u pub, 3
III New York, lay down The following
the platform Of their principles:
Repeal II all Naturalization Laws.
None bat Native Americans for Office.
\ pure American Common School -
TEN
War to the lHli, On Rumanisln
Opposition, first and last, = The fora
ton Of Military Companies composed
Foreigners,
The advocacy OF sound, healthy, 81
safe Nationality,
Hostility to all Papal lnisuente-,
whatever TORN. and under whatever al@
American Institutions and Amca.a
Sentiments.
More strngen, and efecti,e Eiagra'
Laws.
The 'mplest Protection 10 protestantI
terests.
The doctrines Of the rcyered Washing
and his compatrioIs
The sending back Of all Foreign Pau2
landed on cur shores.
The formation OF Societies to protect q
American interests.
External enmitv t. all who attemt
carry the principles Of foreign Church
State
Our country, our whole country, o.
nothing but our cou ntry.
And finally, American Laws and AmeF
can LEGISLATION, and Death TO all r.
eign Influences, whether in high places i
low.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

Our Locofoco cotemporaries are chuck
ling over the fact that among the. ,3snial.
Jt'Hfgfess passing the Nebraska bill, one Of
them proves to be The scamp G.. n. Adams,
who ran of with the poor widows money
and passed through Iowa, probably on his
way to Nebraska. We regard it as highly
honorable 10 the opposers ofthe bill, that
out Of such number bus one single hypo
critic should have been discovered, Will,
they exist in such multltudes among those
who favor The bill.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

IMPORTANT ARREsT.-An officer was in
search Of man named st. John, Charge
with forgery and bigamy, committed at that
place. Marshal Gallagher and Deputy
Sheriff Whitney, Of this city, joined in the
search, and at one o'clock this morning he
vas arrested at Berea. He was in bed, his
wife and two children occupying the same
room. Some 5000 dollars in money, the
product of the forgery, and two valuable
gold watches were found upon his person.
Marshal Gallagher, describes the scene at his
arrest, as heart rendng. His wife to whom
he has been married eight years, the greater
time Of which has been passed by him in
absence from home, is a most estimable
woman, and devotedly attached to him. He
has another wife at Davenport, and still an
other at indianapolis, young lady Of 10, 70
whom he was married in January last He
was sent back to Iowa this morning in Gus
tody Of an officer Cleveland Herald.
We had rcfrained from saying anythng
IN reference to the above arrest, at the re-
quest Of St. Johns counsel, but since The
item has got into the newspapers, there i
no improperly in US aiding its circulate n.
The officer t. whom alluson is ma le travel
ed 1900 miles in pursuit Of St. John, as he
is perfect Old Hays in his way, and ar
rested him as above stated. The man il
now in the jail Of this city awaiting his
trial.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
Far tie Case
Mutual Insurance Company.
Mr.. Eplroa:-

Mr.. Eplros:--
The only protection which
our citizens have against The ravages BY fire,
is by insurance in companies located IN the
Eastern States, or at all event at So great
distance tina, we are unable to gain reliable
information Of their character. The danger
OF fire has driven most Of our property owners
10 insuring, aud the absence Of all ordinary
protection from this destructive element,
especially too where high winds prevail as
in our State. has increased this tax to an ex-
erbiiant rate.
We suggest therefore to the Citizens OF
Davenport and Scott County, the speedy
formation OF Mutual insurance. Company
as the best remedy for this evil. ltreqnlres
but little or no capital for the commence
ment Of operation. as each insurer becomes
member OF the company, and this Is 10
small consequence, where as here, there is
- much demand for capital at good prices.
1t will be located a, our own doors, managed
by our own citizens with whom we are ac-
auaiuted, and within the immediate reach oil
every insurer in case Of less by fire, avoid
( ing the delay, trouble and expense, as in
foreign companies. Il will retain IL our
midst FOR circulation, the large amount q
money, thus annually drained from our city
and county by these exotic corporations.
4 Besides it is worthy OF consideration tt
our city in another point of SIGHT. The
amount Of property insured in this State i
rapidly increasing and the revenue derives
therefrom viii soon be worth striving for. il
fact it is aole considerable. Other cities il
this State will soon be grasping for this ane
why no, we
Let Mutual Insurance Company be
organized Immediately, its ramiication.
may be extended with the growth OF popu
lation throughout the entire State. Thl:
Will be the germ Of others. Il may be or
ganzed for Scott Co. or for half dozet
counties; or, ii desirable Tor the whole
State Let some Of our enterprising cit
zens take hold of the matter at once. J.
will grow with cur growth, and in few
! years our expanding city viii be the recipi
ent Of an annual tribute from this source
which will help II make it as destiny market
il out. Tie Commercial Metropolis o! the
Prairie State HAWK EYE.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
stephen Hesnpstsad

The Keokuk Wing in speaking q the
Democratic candidate for Congress ~ this
District says.--
.This man has been for several years no.
addicted to his cups, and has been
universally regarded as the embodiment anu
representative OF all those malgn influences
which are opposed to the progress OF ten
perance. morality and religion, IN our SAFE.
And vet such man, with the most meagFe
claims 10 ability Was selected hs the once
holders. in dete cuee 10 the power aud de-
mands OF the combined forces OF inidehis
aud aaaorlam, aud II animated as the can
slidale for Governor"
In reply to this the Dubuque Expressive
only defender the poor man seems 10 have
among the editorial fraternity in the State
says:
in the above, il will be seen, that Mr..
Hampstead is charged with being an enemy
10 ttmperaa,s, morality and religion and with
being supported BY the combined forces Of IN
adc,ifv r,,d l,qaor5oa. Tha, Mr.. Hampstead
| is opposed to the Introduction of prohihi-
| tory liquor law in this State we have no
doubt lie would be foolish man wer.
he not; bu, it does not follow, that because
| he would oppose an enactment interfering
" it'll the personal liberties OF the citizen
that he would favor drunkenness. He be-
lieves. in conjunction with thousands in the
State. that he would have a judieious Ii.
cense law, with such penalties attached as
will compel the dealer in ardent spirits te
preserve order about his premises. and vii
/ H.. AMI n ~
| ". Sach a law would elevate the character
OF these drinking houses, would afford rev,
enue TO every town in the State, and aouie
tend 10 diminish rather than increase The
use of the article"
| Those Of our citizens who desire to set
the character of our drinking houses ele'
waited" should vote for Stephen Hampstead
We have no doubt he will not only elevat:
/ their character, but that he will oecasianls
get elevated blmselt'
We have license law now, but like al
such enac,ments, il is or little avail. Ste
phen, however il seems, will assist to GIVE
u such Law as.will elevate the characte
Of these houses and make them 50 respectable
that even our children may visit them
OCT upon such duplicity, its curse to SO
ciety. and the man who will aid ia the cleo
ton OF Mr.. Hampstead 10 the Office to which
he aspires, should blame himself alone
lif his children initiate the example he thu
places before them and, protected By 'h'
speciality OF licensed grog shops, art
TUNED out upon community finished drunk,
ards
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
Nv ON $ Rights. /"

The following by MARY AsN How.
may not prove nnpteresling TO those M
an order ot providence has placed in hp ),
egory Of the gentlcr sex Both TIN n
lusophy and spirit of it strike us as fys5
lent:
.The longer live the less gro#s ~
sympathy with women who IRE alest.
wishing themselves men. canno, BAT a..
licye that all in life that is truly noble. ~.
ly good, truly desirable, God bcstows Nh.
Us women in as unsparing measure rs ur.g
men. lie only desires US, in Lis grea, ".
neyolence, 10 stretch forth our hands ss5
to gather for ourselves the rich JOYS al n.
teIlcct, Of nature, of action, of love and +,
usefulness, which he has poured forth \.
round US.
And all this we may do without Iosgy
one jot or one title Of our womanly spfi
but rather attain solely to these good, tht,,
blessed gifts, through prayerlul aud cat
nest development Of those gems of pecgI.
ar purity, Of tenderest deiioaey and lpfte
ment, with which our heavenly father Ia.
so especially endowed the woman. III
beauty and grace, spiritual and external. b
tie garments Of our souls. Let love b. IN
very essence OF our being, love oil ca, q
man, and of the meanest created thing
Love that is strong to endure, strong ,lfe
nounce, and strong to achieve. IetHs i'll.
ulate, ifyou will, tn strength Of determHa
ton which we admire in men, their au's
ness and !ixedness Of purpose, theiruHaes,
ying energy, their iargeness u vision; h
ct Us never sigh after their lower sa.c4&a
privileges, which, when they are sli,e5 aa
i thoughtful mind, are found u be he G=,
husks and ehatiotthe rich grain belongs,
70 humanity, and not to men alone
! The assumption Of masculine airs,
masculine attire. or Of the abscnse d ta
derness and womanhood, in a mAslakE
struggle after strength, can never ~ mn
gracefully upon Us than do the mtE d
hats, and great coats aud boots, eP4n q
sardenesses the English G4rdeas /
such OF us as have devoted ourselves g 4
study Of an art--tlle interpreter 10 msi
hind IL large Of Gods beauty specs@
remember this, That the high Il IDEAL j}e
~ well as in art, has even been the t.s
ing ofthe beautiful and the tender a3td i
strong and Intellectual"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
rhe Ball Rolling.

JAMES w. GRiMfs, Wing candidate for
Governor, delivered the opening speech OF
the campaign, in the Court House on last
Monday The Court room WAS crowded TO
oyerhowing. and many went away, no, beng
able Ia uet in. This Is indicative OF coming
pood. il shows that the people are not
entirely asleep to the Importance OF the
coming election. Il undoubtedly is the
most Important election for Iowa, that ever
has. or will for number OF years, come
oil
It was the trsttime we ever had the pleas
IRE Of hearing Mr.. Grimes. lie makes
speech that is calculated to have the proper
effect; not playful and witty, bat bold, clear
and afgnmentatve.
He commenced By giving the reasons why
he had started out to stump the State
When lie issued his address il was not his
intention to do So He had gone east t
see his friends. and while there the Wash
in9,on Union, in three column editorial
made most gross attack upon his charac'
ter as a man OF veracity: he nj once deter
mined to return home, stump the State an'
repel those base charges OF talsehood, ans
we'll did he do it on Monday. He showet
conclusiyely that the Washington Union
and Jones, Dodge g. Co., were the falsifers
and not himself. He argued in favor Of al
amendment OF the Constitution--tor thu
election Of Supreme Judges by the people
and general banking law founded upon
reliable basis. He could see no constin
tional objections to prohibltory Liqao
\ Law-believing it to be necessary to pro
,ect the lives, property and health Of GU
/ citizens lie was upon record on tins SUB
| iect and his vote could be found BY eNamin
4 inr the Journals Of the State. He woul'
sign any law passed BY the legislature 40
4 immoral in it. nature. He, however, urge
upon the people, if they wished prohlbto
nv law, 10 elect the proper individuals to tn
! Legislature.
j He dwclt for some time upon the Nebras
! ka ouestion--showed that twas aviolatiol
Of good faith aud hut another move 70 Great
more slave States, that the cry q "Sqnatte
/ Sovereignty" was but fetch T. gull moi
4 thern dourh-faces, ard dangerous in It's ma
tire. II carried out-.M Peasant Iop4
Ohserrer.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
The Rock Island Bridge Case.

We understand that proceedings have
been taken to test the question as to the
right to build railroad draw bridge at Rock
Island.
A bill has been presented to the Hon.
Judge Dyer, L. $. District Judge for the
District Of Iowa, against the railroad compa-
MES and the contractors, PRAYING an iDjunc-
ton against them, enjoining the building
Of the bridge, and the 18th OF June fixed up
on as the time. and Iowa City as the place
for hearing the application. The parties
defendant willbe notified during the present
week
Every body will be glad to have this
question settled one way or the other, for
then every body can have bridge, or every
body can do without -Buriingtoa TIL.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

POPULATION or DUHuQuE-Mr. Anderson
reports the pouiatiDn Of Dubuque at G,-f5
This ineluirs none bat residents Ills
opinion is, that there is not less than SIX OF
seven hundred strangers IN the place -
Probably majority Of these are here 10
remain permanently.
The population is not as large as we had
supposed by some five hundred, but is un-
qnestionably the largest of any place in the
State, and will keep 50 Tor all time TO come
One thing is certain, that Dubuque was
never growing as rapidly as at the present
time Du5aqae Express
All right, with the exception Of keeping
Sc for all time to come" Davenport is last
after Dubuque and unless the latter increase
more rapidly in population than che has
done, IN three years the former will be the
larger city.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
Murder in Cedar Co.

On the 9th ult, Harrison John Killed
Samuel ShintaiFer in the northern part OF
Cedar Co. John was arrested AMI commit
ted to jail. The Cedar Co. Adv. says
We learn that liquor had hand in this
foul work, that ShintatTer and those with
him had been INDUCING in their cups freely.
This is the third murder that has been COM
mitted in this section Of the State within the
last two weeks
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

A new singer and rival to the famed
Jenny Lind has sprung up at Stockholm
in Sweden. Her name is Mitche!et. She
il heralded with more enthusiasm than pre-
ceded Jenn,'s progress.
The 81. Louis Iatsliigencsr pronounces
the eclipse a failure. Such an enunciation
is Islander upon the power Of the press, as
we never knew any event more generally
advertised
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

FERx LEAVES FROM FASSY' PoRTFoLIo.
Have you copy Of this work Every
lady should have one. Since Uncle Tom Is
CABIN" appeared, 10 book has had such a
run as Fern Leaves," An elegantly
bound copy is on Our table, second series,
illustrated, 1854. Its fresh from the press
and comes TO us fTon the Iowa Book
Rooms" Brady, near the corner of Third
81, where they may be found 10 any quanti-
lies and cheap, if you call soon. Fern
Leaves" j. just the book t. present young
lady; appropriate, sensible, Instructive, elc-
santly bound and neat. If you have ..lady
love" take the hint; if wife it may save
you many F." audle leeturc"'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
Work for the Civ.

Are our corporated authorities regarding
the work Of the II. e. NJ. Railroad Are
they aware OF the amount Of expenditures the
city will have 10 incur to complete the work
they have commenced Take Rock Island
street for instance. Instead Of digging
down that street to carry OF the water from
excayated Fifth street, the method that
would suggest itself to every one as the
most proper, they have actually filed up
Rock Island half the block between Fouth
and Filth and dag down the balance. Deep
ravines have been dug on each siie To give
the water descent to the river The citv
will now have to incur the expense Of wall
ing up these rayines, or else we viii have d
second Ditch street. Further, To pond
with that portion 81 the street filed Up, the
Corporation will have 10 level UP Rock
Island street to the river Not ccntent with
this 70 get rid Of their superintendent dirt
they have even deposited il in one Of the
alleys, WHICH before Was SO much higher
than the lots below that il was found neces
sary TO dig trench to prevent them from
overflow. Have we any body to attend 10
the interests of the city II SO, they are
falling in the discharge Of their duty and
permitting this company 10 prosecute their
works in manner that viii involve cur
corporation in vast additional expense.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

emigraHts, who j, is reported, were ,r...,
east by mistake. The scene IN ,bs f4 e.
was horrible; SIX persons, five men pnI y
woman were instantly killed, and lo,r ~ ~ oi'
somuch injured as 70 die the same nigh, y''' I
the first class ear several persons were sli,5i
injured. One gentleman residing IN n.y. y
terror Of New York, was STANDING a. =. ~
platform from which he jumped dovn !. y
embankment AID the cars falling on H., y y
ing him instantly. We have mol vet Iaars'
his name. The persons injured were N, II
TO London and Hamilton and their iniori ~@ !.
tended to.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

"CAPITAL. We heard a little yarn a
day Or two since Illustrative of the good eff
fects Of the Liquor law. too good to keep, II
our friend --- recognizes hmsclfiust keep
shady and WcHl not give the name. He is
a first rate man and citizen, bat fer the last
year has INDUCED too freely A .'raising''
was to be had in his neighborhood ard liquor
Of course vas expected. Cur friends wife
had long grieped over her husbands failing.
and was using every means possible to save
him. Nov. for the new law" said she, and
sitting down she wrote the following note to
the man whose building was raised.
DEAR SIR:--If you have liquor at your
raising to morrow and my husband touches
single drop Of IT, will prosecute you to the
full extent fthe law" Yours &sc----
Although the man was extremely fond of
liquor yet he knew Mrs. and so in
Inundated was he that not drop of liquor
could be got that day for love nor money.
Mansfield Herald.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

ALL THE MARTHA WASHINGTON PRIsoS
ERs IsDieTEp-KlssAAE AND CoLE Re.
aRREsTED.-W are informed that private
letters were received in this city yesterday
by the relatives Of the defendants, stating
that all hone for the present was nov gone
as they had been indicted b. the grand jury
Of Philips county, and the feeling was such
TINT there was no probability Of getting
bail.
Kissane and Cole were re-arrcsted and
imprisoned,
The letters also state that two witnesses
for the prosecution had been indicted for
perjury.
There was coed deal Of excitement in
town last evening, owing to a runor from
the same source as the above, that certain
parties in Cincinnati wee implicated by
some new testimony brought out by Albert
Pike. - Cincinnati Gam.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
True 70 It's Instincts.

The Keokuk Dispatch i out in lengthy
article against Mr. Grimes The Dispatch
is a paper under the whiskey influence, a
strong advocate Of the Nebraska iniquity
and immoral generally in its tendencies !;
hence, no surprise need be expressed to
find il arrayed against Dir. Grimes.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08
"HE mas NOT AN ENEMY IN THE WoRLp. y

'HE HAS NOT AN ENEMY IN THE WoRLD."-
Hasn't, We'll, We are sorry for him. for he
has mighty little character who has no enc
mics. lie is nobody, who has not pluck
enough TO get an enemy. Give Us rather, ,aS
our ideal Of virtue and manlness, one who
has candor, and fearless love of the thing he
secs TO be right The man of earnest pur-
poses, strong will, and love Of principle, for
It's own sake, must have enemies. But this,
so far from being i'll, is to him a good. The
strong tree is more deeply rooted and fast
ened in the SOL by the blast than the summer
brec ze. A man never knows how much
there is Of him until he has confronted and
brayed bitter opposition"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

AK ExTRAoRnINARY Gown. John B.
Decker, Of Vantage, is the owner Of COW
which is thirty t,co 5earS Old this spring, and
is still valuable animal She produced a
calf last month. being the fifteenth in nine
years; she had her first calf when she was
two years old, and has yielded altogether
from forty to forty five calves. In dairy
Of over fifty choice young cows, Mr. ID.
says he hts not more than five which sur
pass her in the amount Of butter which is
made from her milk She gave last sum
mer from 30 TO "a quarts Of milk daily, and
bids fair TO do quite as we'll this season. Mr..
D. thinks he obtains nearly three frkins OF
butter annually from this valuable animal
Her teeth are good, enabling her to winter
on hay as we'll as the younger cows. She
is of the common domestic breed, and was
raised By the late Bowdewne Decker, father
Of her present owner She Is Of course a
great favoritc with the family, and money
could not bus her We doubt il her equal
can be found in the United States.-Sns-
ser Register.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

A good story is told of Michigan man V Il
recently went down into Indiana 10 buy
drove OF horses. He was longer than he n
tended 10 be absent, and failed TO meet
business engagement. On being rather re-
preached for not being at home, he made tu'
apology. ~ tell You how it Is, Squire. a
every little dancd town they wanted me q
stop and be President OF Il Bank. -f1'a'
Biude.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

II is stated that there were 23l,Tsl SOL
ders in the Revolutionary War. OF this
number there are now less than one thou
s4ad four hundred beings, whose ages must
average nearly ninety years seventy
three have died during the present year
In few more heetinF years, this veteran
and venerable band viii have passed away,
Il nd they will be known only in the pages
u history Ce3ar Ado.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

This morning is so delightfully."- pleasant
that it is with an effort we can bring ourseIt
to confinement within doors and the free
use Of the pen. That is one Of the dsad-
yantages Of living in climate SO salubri-
Gus and an atmosphere 50 pure as surrounds
this region Of country.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

The burlington Gazette says "the hoA'
nation Of Gov Hampstead for eohsre,''
gives general satisfaction" In 1Faer
''vindcate the truth Of history the eau
should have added--,o the doggery-keePe'S'
heolR Wig.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

Goethe says, sit is terrible shing TO S'F
gren, snan ma1e much of by party, q
hlockheads, !" True, and il is very lu"'y
rous thjrgto see btoc kheaas inasni'yins ''''
other. They can't SNAKE MICH OF "''
another II they ,ry--unless, indeed ,acro'Vr
ing to sydney Smiths IDEA, shey ~pu' ' iL.
heads together" in which case they m's"'
ma sc q OGDEN pavement.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-08

\ GREAT TRurH. lin 4 dscussoh re-
Gently in the Methodist Protestant Genert
Conference, the Rev. George brown. IL
speaking Of The discretionary power OF I'll
editor, said he deserved as much credit !. a.
keeping some things out of the paper Us ~
did for putting otter things in.