The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-01-26
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Dreadful Tornado

try was visited by the heavlcsl s'o' :" - /
wind and rain, thunder and lightning We
have ever had since 1928. The tornado
was the severest about six miles south 81
us. The town of Brandon was almost
entirely destroyed--scarcely a house lett to
mark the spot where the site OF the place
was.
A. DR.. Wheaton, of Brandon, was Sc
yercy, il not fatally injured. Our first re-
port said he was killed by the fall Of his
house. A Mrs. Smith had her arm bro
ken and her head severely cut by the fall
ing Of her house, SO much SO that her
life is despaired Of
The tornado was about half mile
wide--tearing up every thing in its track
AT Brandon. large two story houses were
moved ten or fifteen feet from the foun-
dation. The full extent OF damage we are
not able to learn. Streams overlooked
their banks, and in attempting to cross
Armstrong river last evening Dir. l.. Jen-
kins was thrown from his buggy and drown
ed.
The stable of Buckingham Co of this place Nas
struck by ligetuing.
The totnltlo was little behind tina, known the
Burlington tornado IN ie.s. The lower part OF our
town was almost inundated with the Tremendous
uanliiy OF water. Our streets looked more like rv
crs than common Ilioroughiarcs The damage must
be great as the section through which ihe storm passed
NEW YoRE, Jan. 81.
Considerable excitemen, attended the de-
parture OF the Baltic to-day. owing to the ru-
NOR that NJ. Bedina was going out in her.
Several thousand assembled at the dock, but
nothing was heard or seen Of the Nuncio. II
was supposed that he had gone to Boston, but
a dispatch from Baltimore says it is reported
that he is in that city and will preach at the
cathedral tomorrow.
A meeting of the committee having in
charge the funds collected for the San Fran
cisco rescuers, was held this morning. when
the Treasurer announced that the total
amouat subscribed was $4,000. The fol-
lowing disposition was made Of il. To the
Captains of the Three Bells, kilby and An
tarctic, $4,000 each, and gold medal and
silver pitcher or tea service; to each OF the
mates $3.50 and gold medal TO the petty
officers $1,000 each aud gold medals; to the
seamen so each and silver medal; the
captain Of the Lively Thompson SER
vice of plate valued at 900 AID gold
medal.
To the officers and crew of the l.. Thomp-
son, each gold medal, and sums ranging
from TO $3.50 to S25. Lieut. Murray, SER
vice of place; to Capt. Watkins, service
Of plate valued at 81 900, and gold medal;
to Mr.. Marshall, chief engineer Of San Fran
cisco, $500 and gold medal: and to assist
ant engineer, $3.50 and gold medal to the
two mates, 200 and gold medals.
\ resolution was adopted that the COM
mittee would still continue to act and TO re-
ceive contributions to meet siyllar cases, TO
be appointed by the Benevolent Assoeia-
tions. The committee was instructed to
pay the awards to the sailors, and call a
public meeting for the presentation Of the
testimonials to the officers.
NJ Bodsco the Russian Minister. died at
Washington yesterday.
The steamer Baltic sailed at noon to-day
for Liverpool, with 81 passengers, and $780,
coo in specie.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 2l-5 u. D.
The robbers of Crit,endcn's Jewelry are
safely lodged liz Johnstown, Pa, Jail where
they had robbed dwelling during the alb
sence Of the family at church of Sl5o0 which
led to their detection. Property stolen from
Crttenden amounted TO $1,000 was recover
ed III good order. The robbers were three
boys their ages ranging from 10 to 20 years
they belonged in Cleveland. Both rob-
berries committed on Sunday
Judge Irwin discharged Lowry L. King,
for want OF Jurisdiction-says should be pro.
ceedcd against BY Indictment
Private letters received state that the
buildings of Marquette Iron Co, Lake Su-
perior, were totally destroyed by fire two
weeks ago. Loss about $4,000.
A Raiiroal convention was held nj Colum-
bus on tie 18th inst, Is companies repre-
scented. The following resolution were
passed but one dissenting vote, Gen. Rob
inson of A. & p. Railroad.
Resolved, That this Convention regards
the recent proce edings OF the citizens OF
Erie as gross violation OF the privileges of
the railroad companies, and eminentIy in
furious 10 the rights and accommodation Of
the public and that in the opinion OF this
convention the interposition OF the execu-
tive OF the United States is Indispensable
T. the security and protection Of the peo-
pie.
Resolved, That the president Of this con-
vention communicate this resolution to
the President of the U. ), and to the
Ohio delegation in Congress.
HALIFAx, Jan. II.
It's reported that the brig Mary Lane from
Liverpool with passengers, has gone ashore
near Jeddo Lodges, and that out OF ID passen-
gers only 8 were saved.
PROVIDENCE, Jan. II.
The bill to repeal the Liquor law and
substitute a license law was laid on the |
table this morning by vote of Is to 20
CHARLESTON, $. G., Jan. 20.
The Georgia Legislature has had five
ballotings for U. S. Senator, without sue
cess. The last ballot stood, Dawson.
wing, 80; McCallister, dem, SO; Mcdonald /
30.
CAsTLEToS. VT, Jan. 81.
A fire broke out last night in block &C.
cupied by Root, Thompson d Co., mer-
chants, together with several other build
ings were destroyed Loss not known.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 20.
Judah Suro, well known for his bcnevo
lence, died in this city on Wednesday night.
His fortune is estimated at from : 600 900
to Sl,200,000, and il is reported that the
bulk of it was to have been decreed 10 be-
negolent institutions at the city of New Or
leans.
New ORLEANS, Jan. II.
Forbes Allison, merchant, and President
OF the st. Andrews Society of this city. has
absconded, and his defalcations are over
10000.
The Governors message was delivered
and is reported to be strongly in favor of the :,
of Cuba