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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-05-25
1854. 1854.
Spring Fashions!

1oo3, sAOS6.
Spring Fashions!
Now openins II smiths Variety Store, Corner Of
~ 81 aud Brady Sts. Davenport, Iowa.
Determined thai Davenport shalt ne, be bc1ind en-.
oago and other large cities, in the kAlENi. NAhih-
~ AND .HEApAkSS OF its
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS &C,
We have made our purchases, this spring, Unusually
la 90 aud Varied arj cheap. We therefore would can
hs "a. smticn OF all and especially strangers settling
among Us, 10 our
Very Extensive Stock of Choice Family Goods
,ha,e oniy room 10 name few OF the various
tina.-sarh as SILKS AND FANCY nhES fAh-
Rlt,s OF Alt KINDS. Staple dress goods o. every
descriptions, Milner! Maierlas, hnne1s ae" nr.ss
+ immiags, Hosiery, Gloves ahd Mills, MOURNING
Goods.
slIAWIS or EVERY DESCRIPTION,
lsuen parasks NH, Goods, French Needle y ers
rar.t,als unshrinkah Fianncls, Sheeiag aud shrn;.
Liaens curtan Muslms, Moreens aEI lamAshs, htaea
,ifES Cgmbrc AdSf's Engist and German sn,all
Wares silS and Cotton Ffinges. House FURNISHING
Goods Plain and Fame, Baskets, Jaranned ,loih'
4 i,nps Hrli.ls ana Tassr>, Trimmings VI all kinds
rarrAga Makers ooaus, EMp'''uStiHI "oeos' Y :
Almost crsry Article il lr Faarg ilas
NJ rud iliupoSshiA 10 begin IL name our extensive
assortment. let every one wanting q buy, call ana
examine far themselves
Carpet and Oil clcth Store.
Nehave als,, in connecon y I'M eur other s"e 2 as
,,ar,me,t uItea ~ exclusive ely for Carpets and o..
+ otts where We Shall open iii = f4s DAYS over
900 Pieces Of Carpet.
Man AZ bu,inrss will be 10 sell cheap for cash
W. sb,ll adh,re strictly 10 TIL osE PRIrI system
aame the lowest price aud make no amt a. 49,,
HENRY II SMITH
t,,.,..rl Stapie Dry Goods aud Carpet Stores.
Corner I'd and Brady SIS
Davenport, Iowa
April i,h. 1854.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-05-25
POWDER HORNS,

FEW dozen Powder Horns ~ AN entirely net
y styie Tor sale ii vli@! safe or retail ri
april l3-2mw &. AESSLlES'.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-05-25
HAnEIKG MILLS REPAIRED,

Won can get sonr old Tanning Iilis :, /, aldi
4 urariy rs good rs Isw '.for t'@''
SOME OF the new improvements ,t, s..HA "
New Stoves furnished, puc ora WH"l, ,. y, sg5 70
Of the new kind, batter adapted 10 OFF go.
slcd than heretofore. , ..r,, ares w.
Castings furnished 10 li places o. hf" f,o N .-
painted when required to protect tilet At ii,
en- An done In the shortest pos5thie ,Y,,,,f
Steam Agricultural D'p''
Main Street, Moline, ". yorB>~
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-05-25
ELOQUENT Para6>aph.

During one of the trials for the Shadrach
rescue at Boston. Mr. Hale had read from
the English Reports, from the civil law. and
from the Massachusetts, Reports numerous
decisions to the cfiec, that slavery is against
the law of Col, the laws of nature. and
the laws of England and Massachusetts.
He also read from the law Of Virginia and
other Southern States, 10 show that per-
son of Shadrach's colorl : ncgro}s, even
there. presumed to be free, and cannot be
proved slave except by evidence Of descent
from an African slave mother, and that pos
session and holding as slave did not afford
presumption OF slavery. Mr. Hale pro-
ceeded:
"Now gentlemen. i appears That there i
no slavery hy tho laws Of England, by the
laws Of Massachusetts,, nv the laws OF ma
,urc and-thcse old Jad2cs saq-.mint yoc'
Excellency,l do rot say this. il wonid ht
treason, 50 uIeluisocal a recognition Of The
Higher Law would bc trca son in mes---hu
these old Judges nv tina; il is against tn
law of God. Against all these Laws, cgans
ali this evidence. against all these presrmp
lions, comes one John De Bree. from Nor
folk, Virginia, and says that he OWNS HIN
This is ali the evidence! The mere breail
Of the shareholders mouth turns mar
into another mans chattel! Suppose JONI
de Bree had said that he owned the moon
or the stars, or had an exclusive right TO III,
sunshine, would you find it SO by you
verdict"
But gentlemen, the stars shall fade ant
fall from heaven: the moon shall grow ok
and decay; the heavens themselves shal
pass away as a scroll; but the soul OF tina
despised and hunted Shadraoh shall live OF
with the life Of God himself! | wonder
John de Bree viii say that he owns hin
them"
The outbreak Of applause was hardl,
checked by the efforts of the courts an
marshails. Commonwealth.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-05-25
UNIVERSITY MEDICINES,

FEVER AND AauEt u1rpBy RowAsn.yq1
'EHE Tnicersitg If Free Mod @ithtf
hao~iedge, chartered by tie ST osa Pegsla,
MIA, al us last session, VIZ sad 8lTl ~ feHsy.
hc PURPOSE Of arfestihg the evils fti. Haity d,
sale ofspnrious and dangerous i6sf,a,'t Iqm h.
purpose ofsuprl, the public With a2 lor d.
IN cases wherein The Patient eal.ai 6tt5 iegtlH,
cnlilo. the best medical advisers: f,4.aH Ellt5,
thai ins aluable remedy, kow;ind's - fitiasi
account of Just celebrity and EGt.a Aqft.
treatment Of Fever aid Ague, an,I +, 1,Hs'5ft NJ
tlots,--has Bo hesitation IN feeobt5 fti affs
highest terms 10 the patronage al NJ Il he
RoNEL COMPLAINT euredl i, ROW 5yI..,
- BEk ROOT. IhpHbeYe II 49, - Hf5C6
non ~ Ike manner, io lii r.I15#, elasds
pmrlali.i 50 well known rs E0p4f,!. ~ @laF.l
syrup oil Blackberry RouI, AID taft.f, ael ma
lo thr e@nHdehfe Of patient, tiii3tfA = n ieeib
pantss--h4liesifg il 10 lie HvtfHatIs =, Ca.
Hon iteGr5 ~.
n, ordsr oftl,. r,.... I'm. ], 4 iIa..gPs9
- "'"F' Z. ne 'fhs'fes' Joih 4 !. i.oNsl5. s.,
= = Ashton e..
r-estt ,,,,,a..t.,7 Hector err, hi.
u MI communications ii b. a,i5Ire.st w
ho"hnh, y -, Head Of tia phartf4,,,9' JHaa Il
~ eii, ard President ii ihe Ifi,rtsf, " lla.
Home iispeHsars and otlec. IN i
street, Philadelphia = .'ati fsg
Branch Dispensary at the Sore J,
sept 81, tHAs. Bessie -
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-05-25

Now opening 1t Smiths Variety Stors, Corner of
n 81 aud Brad, SITS, Davenport, Iowa.
Determined thai Davenport shalt moi % ocaiad oat-
NV, anil olhsr large cities in the ENTENr ARE
\ L llNESN .AihIs
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11
4 Recipe for Cholera hyantum, Cholera
MOTbu8. DidTrh9G. Dusenteru. &c.

MEssRs. EDITORS: have for many years
enjoyed the benefits of valuable medicine
which | wish to make known to others. 1t
is simple, pleasant to the taste, and very eff
fcacious in curing cholera infantum or sum
mer complaint and like affections in the old
as well as the young.
Take of pulverized rhubarb teaspoonful
saleratus two-thirds ditto, peppermint leaves
(dried preferred) teacupful; pour on half
pint Of boiling water; when cool, strain
and sweeten with pure white sugar. If the
indications call for it two or three table
spoonsful of good brandy may be added
From a teaspoonful to table spoonful is
dose for an infant, wiEe-g -glassful for an
adult. 1t may be given every two hours or
every fifteen minutes, according to the ur-
gency of the case. If an irritable stomach
rejects it do not therefore desist, for the irri-
tation may be allayed by persistence in the
use of this remedy; but give it in half-doses.
have often used this medicine without
the presence Of a physician, and almost as
often in his presence and with his consent,
and it has never failed to produce the most
salutary effects. The 1ohole quantity here
named is seldom administered to an adult
nor is the half of it ever given to an infant.
The relief afforded is the Indication to sus-
pend, and this is generally experienced before
purgatives are produced. In the use Of so
harmless medicine every rejecting parent
may of course exercise considerable discre-
ton. Yours, respectfully, A.B.C.
[ National Intelligencer.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

EFFECTS OF THE NEBRASKA BnL.-There
never was d completer or more disastrous
miscarriage than the Nebraska bill 1t has
not only blasted every expectation thai was
originally formed OF it, but it has proved to
its authors positive and unmi;igated curse
Instead of giving fleet and confirmation to
the compromise Of 1850, it has blasted that
compromise into nothingness. Instead of
securing two additional slave states to the
Union, it has secured two additional free
states. Instead of putting an end to the free
soil doctrine, it has given that doctrine
power and respectablity which it never
possessed before, and which, we believe, it
could never have attained through any other
medium than that opened by this bill, We
do not speak OF this in exultation. Most
certainly not. There is much in the present
aspect OF things that we deplore-much that
we did our utmost to prevent, by doing our
utmost against the passage of the bill. But
the responsibility is not with us-our duty
has been thoroughly discharged. Able to do
nothing more, we can fitly turn the battle
over to our former opponents of the Virginia
school, and withal, enjoy a smile or two at
the sight of their obstreperous vowngs be-
fore all the stars of high heaven, they'll ne'er
submit, yet all the while submitting. i Eve
ming News, Charleston.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

A DESPERATE GAME CoCK.-A remarkable
instance of the daring of game cock lately
occurred at Melton, Mawbray, to young
man named Hill. He was endeavoring to
catch hen, when cock flew at him from
the wall, striking one of his spurs in his neck
just behind the ear while with the other spur
he cut his left eyebrow nearly off. Hill was
knocked down, and from the great quantity
of blood which flowed, it was at first appre-
hended that the jugular vein had been cut.
Il Eng. paper.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11
261
A Country Home.

Oh give me home in the country wide,
a seat by the farmers wood fireside,
Where the fire burns bright, .-
On frosty night ......
Where the jest, the song and laugh are free
Oh! the farmers home is the home for me-
Oh ! give me a home in the country wide,
W hen the earth comes out a blushing bride,
With her buds and flowers
In the bright spring hours.
Her bridal song ringing, from fresh-leaved trees,
And melody floats the perfumed breeze.
In summer seat in a shady nook,
And close by the side of a cooling brook
Where the violet grows.
Or the pale swamp rose
Painting and sick, meath the suns scorchng beam
Dips her fair petals in the cooling stream.
Oh! give me home in the country wide
In the golden days of a farmers pride,
When his barns are filled
From the fields he's titled,
And he feels that his yearly task is done,
Smiling at winter, he beckons him on.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11
THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.
A correspondent of the New York Herald

A correspondent of the New York Herald
states that an expedition is to be organized
during the ensuing winter, The object of
which is to wage war of determination
against the Sioux Indians, and other hostile
tribes, who have been engaged in the late
outrages on the plains. This force is to be
concentrated upon Jefferson Barracks, early
in the spring, SO that active operations may
commence without delay, as soon as the
weather may permit. The force will consist
Of the second regiment of infantry, three
companies of the second Dragons, and one
section Of light battery, now stationed at
Baton Rouge-the whole under the command
of Col. Sumner. This force will also be
joined by all the men that can be spared
from the garrisons of the forts which are
scattered through that region, and there is a
probability that at least two companies Of
mounted volunteers, composed OF frontier
men. will be added to the command. After
they have accomplished their duties in that
region, they will turn their attention to the
Camanches, and will act in cooperation
with the forces now stationed upon the from
tiers of Texas.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

The great Pacific railroad project of Robt
J. Walker & Co., is likely to fall through
nation of Texas land could be obtained,
1890, 900 must be deposited with the officers
of state as a pledge. This sum was to be
deposited by the 30th of October. A Texas
paper of the 2lst of October says the funds
will not be forthcoming and the entire
scheme, for the want thereof, will tumble to
the ground. o. S. Journal.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

WEBsTER's RULE OF ORAToRY.-AN IN
sTRUCTIvE ANEcDoTE.-Daniel Webster, a
short time previous to his last reception in
Boston, was travelling from New York to
this city by the overland route. When the
cars reached Springfield, Mr.. Waite, the we'll
known and excellent conductor, stepped
forward into the Car, and as usual, announc-
ed Springfield station-twenty minutes
allowed passengers to diner Mr.. Webster
who was sitting by him, arose, and pleas
antly tapping him on the shoulder, remark
ed Young man, that is one of the most
interesting speeches lever heard in my life "
50 Yes, SIR calmly replied the conductor,
" all speeches are good in which the speaker
and the hearer heartily sympathize.'' Very
true, said Mr.. Webster, 9 and have always
noticed that those speeches are always con-
sidered best which are finished in good season
for dinner. = Boston Times.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

CENTRAL RAILROAD FINISHED TO THE Ono.
On Saturday last the locomotive Masto-
don, with Superintendent Fuller, passed over
the Central road from the Ohio river to
GAINESVILLE. The track is reported to be in
good order. On Monday next. it is reported,
the regular trains will run through from
Columbus to the Ohio. 1t is an important
event to this city and to Central Ohio.-[O.
5. Jour.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

The cities of New Orleans, Philadelphia.
New York and Boston, are, it is said, to be
successfully honored with the visit of
Spanish feet of six steamers and six sailing
vessels, the object being to exhibit to Amer
lean citizens the splendor of the Spanish
uniform, and the beauty of Spanish sailors.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

During your travels in Canada, Mr.. Slo-
cum, did you meet with any thing that ar
rested your attention? g Yes sir-a depu-
ty sheriff; he not only arrested my attention,
but my person also, and marched us both off
to Lincoln county Jail, for crossing the line
without paying duty on CALLER dog
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

On the 9th and 10th instants there was
great sale of lots in Leavenworth Kanzas
territory, which attracted large attendance.
One hundred and four lots in all were dis
posed of. at prices ranging from $3.50 down
to 1878, and the aggregate sales amounted to
$l2,6OO.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

LIVE BRACES FOR FRUIT TREEs.-Mr. Lew
is of Kentucky publishes the following plan
for supporting overloaded branches of trees ::
When find a forked tree that is liable
to split look for small limb on each fork,
and clean them of leaves and lateral branch
es for most of their length. then carefully
bring them together and wind them around
each other from one branch to the other. In
twelve months the ends can be cut off. This
brace will grow as fast as any other part of
the tree, and it is a perfect security from
splitting. have them now of all sizes, and
scarcely ever knew one to fail to grow"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

How true it is of too many preachers, as
Sidney Smith says of Kennel, that he is too
apt to put on the appearance of holy bully.
as if he could carry his point against inf
deity by big words and strong abuse. and
kick and cuff men into Christians"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

A jailor in western state had received
strict orders not to keep his prisoners in sol
itary confinement Once, when he had but
two in charge, one escaped. and he was OBJ
liged, in consequence, to kick the other Out of
doors, in order to comply with the regulation.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

The Cincinnati Times publishes list of
subscribers to fund raised in that city to
carry the late elections the way they did not
go; the Catholic bishop, Purcell, figures in
the list for IS 900.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

Buckwheat cakes are not we'll adapted to
women or children. Men who are engaged
in outdoor occupations and have strong di-
gestive powers, can dispose of them but
they should be eaten by no one of in door
habits, disposed to constipation or dyspep-
sia. Children should never begin to eat them
until they have full set of teeth, and then
should be watched until they become accus-
toned to them; for they are feverish things
at best.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

Texas negroes, of late, are in the habit of
running off to Mexico in droves-tempted
lhither by tribes of women wandering about
like gypsies. So it is said. The slavehold-
ers, however, are organizing, 10 prevent a
continuance of the stampede,
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11
A Reform in Contemplation.


The New York city board of education
has requested the superintendent to report
what he thinks of the expediency of keeping
school on Saturday. just as on other days of
the week This opens up a new field for
discussion, in which the teachers and schol-
ars will feel lively interest. The question
arises why teachers should be let off with
five days work in seven, when everybody else
is compelled to work at least six We re-
member hearing the reason for the five day
custom assigned, when we Were younger than
we are now, and it ran in this wise In old
On times the ministers Of the gospel were the
only ones that had learning sufficient to
qualify them for teachers and they were gem
erail ly employed in that business. They were
required to preach ON Sunday, and to enable
them to prepare for this important service.
it became necessary TO allow them the use Of
Saturday therefor. Hence the origin of the
custom. At the present time teaching and
preaching ar, separate branches of business,
and the reason for the rule has ceased to ex-
ist And vet the practice is in full force
There must be some other good reason for it,
or it must BE- changed The New York su-
perintendcnt. we have no doubt, will exam
Inc the subject, and report the reasons
Among them will be prominent. the neces-
sty of little relaxation to the mind, and
of recreation to the bodies Of the pupils
This is the tue reason, if one exist. We
shall look for the report with not quite so
much interest as the Juveniles of New York
but with desire to know what can be said
in favor Of this exception to the general rule
Of labor.-IO. S. Journal.
IMMENsE INMIGRAToN-The Burlington
Telegra pin says the immigration into Iowa
d all the crossings, the present season is nm
paraIleed in the history of the past. The
steam ferry at that city Cone of the largest
on the river) is kept in motion from morn
ing until night, and frequently until mid
night. The consequence is that every eve
ming, whole acres on the opposite side of the
river may be seen covered with the wagons
tents and cattle of the emigrants. The mer-
chants, grocers and manufacturers are reap
ing fine harvest in the way Of furnishing
supplies to the travelling million At pres
ent rates at least 100000 souls will be add
ed to the population of this state during the
present season. And why not? for Iowa is
the garden spot of the west.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

The Cincinnati Commercial is pitching
into Senator Pugh, thus Seven years ago,
when Cincinnati had currency of her own,
Mr.. Pugh pledged himself to its destruction.
From turret to foundation stone said Mr..
Pugh, = the banks of Cincinnati shall come
down. | devote myself to the work. We
heard the speech, and remembered it. The
work has been done according to Mr.. Pughs
intention, if not by his instrumentality. If
it is a good work he is entitled to credit and
he is doubtless obliged to US for recalling the
attention of the public to its protector; if
otherwise, who doubts our right to set forth
fact Of which we were personally cogni-
zant p
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

STATE FA1R.-We learn from the Cleveland
Herald that the entries in all the Departments
up to the time Of closing the books at noon
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11


on Friday, were
Class A.--Cattle 27l
Do. B.--Horses 305
Do. C.--Sheep 1853
Do. D.-Swine 70
Do. E.--Poutry III
Do. F,-Farming Impem'ts & Mach'y 165
Do. G.--Farm Products, sc. l02
Do. H.-Textile Fabrics, Fine Arts 266
Do. I.--Metalic Fabrics. Machinery, &c 1877
Do. K.--Mechanical Department 81
Do. L.--Ceramic, Chemical and Nat } %
ural Products
Do. horticultural Department 1872
Do. --Mlscellaneous Department, ! am
not enumerated as open for prizes f'0
Total entries 2,278
Each of the entries in the first five classes
numbers four or more animals, which, of
course, would greatly swell the list
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

CALIFORNIA Farming-IMMENsE CRoPs.--
The Alta California contains the following
intelligence of the crops, &c, in California
There is no branch Of business considered
at lower ebb in this country at present
than farming, 1t is the general impression
that every one engaged in this occupation is
driving ruinous business. 1t is scarcely
reasonable to suppose that it could be other
wise, when it is borne in mind that wheat
is not selling at one half the price it brings
in New York, while labor on this side of the
continent is three or four times as high. The
native richness of our soil makes up, how
ever, in some instances, for this discrepancy.
In conversation yesterday with farmer from
Alameda county. on the bay, about ten miles
south of Oakland, he informed us that he had
found his crop this year quite profitable. His
land is very choice selection. He had rs
acres of oats, which yielded 1900 bushels,
or about 95 bushels to the acre; % acres of
wheat, which yielded 800 bushels, or about
rs bushels TO the acre; 25 acres of barley,
yielding 800 bushels, or 60 bushels to the
acre and 50 acres of potatoes, II of which
had been dug, producing 1900 sacks of l30
lbs each, or nearly 1000 lbs to the acre.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-11-11

EXCELLENT REPARTEE-The Rev. Dr.MC.
minister of Douglas in. Clydesdale, was one
day dining in large party where the Hon.
Henry Erskine and some other lawyers were
present. A great dish Of crosses being pre-
sented after dinner, DR.. NC, who was ex-
travagantly fond of the vegetables, helped
himself much more largely than any other
person, and as he ate with his fingers, with
a peculiar voracity of manner, Mr.. Erskine
was struck with the idea that he resembled
Nebuchadnez1er in his state of condemna-
ton. Resolved to give him hit for the
apparent grossness of his taste and manner
of eating the wit addressed him with, ''Dr.
NC, ye bring me in mind of the great king
and the company were
to litter at the ludicrous allusion
when the reverend vegetable devourer replied
g Ay, do l mind ye O Nebuchadne2zer? :?
That'll be because Pm eating among the
brutes p