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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

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SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE

HALIFAX, july 5.-The steamer America arrived here
this morning bringing dates from Liverpool to the oath
ultimo, being seven days later.
The Turks the 18th June sailed out Of Sistra and
attacked the Russians battle eusued, which
ended in the total discontinue Of the Russians who
pursued by the Turks end fed across the Danube The
Russian siege work, destroyed. It is considered
that this victory will change the face Of the campaign
A conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor Napoleon
has been discovered in the South Of France. One hun
dred and fifty arrests have been made
LIVERPOOL MARKET.-Richarlsons Circular quotes q
decline of 3d. to Cd per bushel in wheat Is per barrel
in flour, and Is 2s. in Western canal is quoted
at 37s Cd, whilst other circulars quote it low 36s
Cd. BIS. Provisions generally firm and unchanged.
CoTToN.-New Orleans fair 65 middling 81; upland
fair Ga middling ST. lower qualities and good to fair
improved most.
Consols closed ut 94s There have been large trans
actions in American securities at On advance.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

A FUNNY ScENE.--0n Saturday afternoon, as gentle
of portly form, who holds minor Judicial Office,
(although he 1assed his minority ll forty yes ago.
was proceeding up Brosdway, IN. ~ with lsfgs box
of re-cracers under his let and package Of tor
pedoes in his right hand, aAd his heart full Of
affection for his boys who to be msde happy ou ne
!" FOURTH he met friend, and with constitutions
earnestness began expound Presently, in his ardo,
he brought his right hand (which for the moment forgot
its cunning full Of torpedoes orcby upon the box under
his left arm--when crack snap! M bang went the
torpedoes Ladies screamed, sprang horses jumped
boys rushed, and policemen gathered, making our amia
BILE and portly friend the of attraction Some Of
the explosives had fallen upon the walk and the crowd
gathered they off under their feet thereby confound
ing the confusion. Ultimately throng gathered nearly
large the late Poccmens meeting, from which
judicial but iDudicous friend retired with all his blush
ing honors thick upon him.-Nep FORK Courier.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

THE FounTH passed off in this District and neighbor-
hood pleasantly the exceeding hot weather. for
midsummer, would permit. Several military companies
parade and subsequently spent the day, each according
to its TASTE in the shady woods at target firing &c. The
Sunday Schools took early to the neghborng coyerts,
and the citizens generally disposed Of themselves in the
most agreeable way. We have not heard of single
sualty from any
From oil the cities yet heard from with which
in telsgphc communication the favorable reports
made, with the exception Of tho appalling disaster at
Baltimore recorded in another column and Of alterca
tion at Cincinnati, in which one person was shot.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

HoT WEATnER.-The thermometer placed in the cool
est part Of the Office of the National Integencer stood
yesterday o. instruments in other parts Of the city
stood several degrees higher We believe SO to have
been about the average temperature Of the air.
In Concord, New Hampshire it is reported at 100 in
the shade and it stood nearly at the mark in Bos
ton, New York, and Philadelphia.
About five o'clock yesterday afternoon the sky became
and little rain fell which brought down the
temperature several degrees.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

RAISING THE ERIE.-This vessel the melancholy fate
of which viii be remembered by ALL raised from her
watery bed Friday afternoon last Her hull towed
into port this morning. nnd taken to the dry dock for the
purpose Of examination II will be fearful sight to look
into her desolato hold which probably contains many
treasurer and perhaps the remains Of Of the unfor
tunate persons who board when tho vessel was
destroyed by fre.-T-Bufaio Rspnblic, july 3.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

NINE LIVES LosT-Thcre exists q cave in the village
Of Mount Wisconsin, in the State of Wisconsin, in which
there is generated explosive gas, probably the fire
damp Of coal mines. Precautions always taken when
visits made to carry fire light, except in clos
ed glass lantern. On the 11th of June twelve persons
into the cave taking the usual precautions except
that woman had lighted pipe in her mouth An
posion took place by which nine were instantly killed
and the remaining three badly injured
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

At jefferson City, Louisiana in the night Of Wednes
day of last week, thirty forty tenemen!s
destroyed by fire. Loss about $4,000
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

The Portsmouth va Transcripts says orders have been
received for dsmsntng the u 8. ship Pennsyvania In
consequence Of the rotten and damaged condition Of her
spsrs and rigging.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

There twelve deaths from cholera in Philadelphia
last week Ip New York seyentyeight cholera deaths.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

The METRoPoLIPAN RAILgoAD-At the meeting OF the
Directors last evening for the election Of President no
quorum present and the Board therefore stands adj
iourned to the first Tuesday in August.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08

HON. JosEpH Henry LuaPKIS.-This dshnguisneu
iurist and cminenty good has written On
letter to the Temperance Convention, iateiy assem
Athens Georgia in which he withdraws from the Pres-
dency Of said Convention account OF continued pau
health" He administers sound advice to the o
the Convention, and earnestly exhorts them 70 neeP ~
temperance question out Of poitics-an alliance .nien
he considers most unholyn He is for moral suason IN
opposition to measures Of force and favors the Sa
oIothnp the Inferior Court with the unoon,roao'sr
power Of granting or refusing licenses o"''''
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-07-08
observing the time in the schedule and the
officers Of the company in not being specific in their
instructions to the conductors"

Another Inquest rendered its verdict as follows:
"After duly considering the evidence in the late coll
ision case, the jury ndls That the special orders is
sued to conductors running excursion and other trains
between Baltimore and point the Susquehanna Rail-
road known Riders Grove, the day of the 4th Of
July last should have been explicit the occasion
ID That William Scott, conductor running without
due precaution, and out of time. Therefore the jury
view the catastrophe one originating from negligence
Of the grosses possible nature and that the Susquehan
Railroad Company is highly censurable and should be
held amenable to the next grand jury for Baltimore
county for causing the deaths of Michael Mccormick,
Henry Clay Jeters, and other persons unknown to the
jury
There three excursion trains from Riders Grovc
the first consisting nineteen cars the second of fourteen
cars and the third of thirteen cars making fortysx in
ALL The regular running time between the Grove and
the Relay only five minutes.
.aEa ~
We regret learn the sudden death Tuesday night
of WASHINGTON O. PAoE, Esq, the universally esteemed
cashier Of the AexandrA branch Of the Farmers Bank
Of Virginia He spent nS fourth in happy rnral Il
cursion with his family and in the succeeding night died
Of stroke Of apoplexy Mr.. PAGEs father died many
yeas ago with almost much suddenness and brother
while delivering 4h Of July address to the Masonic
Lodge of Alexandria, suddenly fell and expired.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21

N2KE u
PASSENGERS for Blooming, ,n, Springfield, Alton.
aud st. Louis, will find the route via La Sale TO be
the SpeedicSt now now open to the public, and not
subjected the usual delays the River BY taking
the CHICAGO & ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD TO La
Sale the ILLINOIS CENTRAL kAlLRoADto Bloom
iigton, aud the
CHICAGO 4 MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD d
TO Alton and st. Louis, passengers are taken through
Without delay in 10 Hours!
Thu route ST. Louis via Mississippi River Is IHREE
Huxpgxp MILES and time OK1Y-F0UR HOURS.
stage Connections
Are made al Bloomington with Peoria Pekin and Ur-
baua ut Springfield with Bardstown, Peter burg and
Havana; at Vrden with Waveriy; at Carlinyille with
Hnlsb0ro. Vun Burensbure, Vanda'ia and Salem; at
Brighton with Greenfield ard Scottville and at Alton
with Jersey Vile, Carrollton, Edwardsvilie. Highland
aUd CARLYLE. The trains also connect at 81 rnheld with
the Greai Western Railroad, for Decatur,
Jack s0nviIle and Naples.
Messengers arriving at st Louis, will connect with
Steamers for the Missouri. Ohio. and Tenness-e Rv-
ers, and ais with Steamers for Memphis, Vicksburg
katchez, and New Orleans.
1r5sPassenger Truins leave Bloomington at 4. N.
and 80 p H., the arrival Of the Trains from the
North.
Tickets con be procured OF A. ?. LANGLEY.
Agent at La Sails for any point on the Chicago Mis-
sssippi Rail Road.
E. KEALING, suprC MRR.
June 9Th, 1854 1y
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
N0TICE!!

cHILD BAKER having purchase -.
snd leased the stand Of w h. Hiidrs,s - ,Ss0sa
mat they intend carry on the Il.
,hs as sii rs oranches-and viii Be ip rscsns -
tn.s % VI eversthing embraced in the n. -.
Ther ran ,"..,1;,ia iali stock Of Iron, Nails &C.
mens. c., 'es oelnE ansuFpssss and thsif arr...,
Of the Establishment and he pubi;e !" 80
ws.s h for purchasing equal 70 ssr
'e'Pec''u'y solicit share Of public pssrona~s sss
Davenport, Feb. asth, 1854. 0 SAASe.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
Strange Developsnsnt.

SCiENTlFlC Men daily bringing - light, nSV
y Inventions, aud the march Of Progress 10 onwards
persons BALD, or becoming will be Learn
mat Science and long research have broSsAt
beforethe Public, the greatest o. rnK Ass, il
the Article Of EmersOnss American Hair
hestOrattyes SIRE CrRe yoR BALpnem and -
prevent hAIa FROM FALLIHe. Soc Circulars 70 b had
of Agents Price 81 90 In iarge Bottles.
Sold BY all the Druggsta in Davenport and r. IslanA
{. &. FISHER CO.. PrcpretoPs.
81 Superior Street, C1sveland, 0hie.
6ert 20, 1874
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
DAVENPORT, IOWA. THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER q, 1854
G II OCE II | Il >.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!

'l,he subscriber has opened Grocery and Provsioi'
Store on the corner Of Front and Perry sts, oppo
site Mesers. Burrows T. Pretyman's miis where wiz
Wooden ware, Nails Giass, White Lead, Oakum, Ros-
in. &c. &C., all Of which " be sold low for cash o.
trade.
Dealers In the above articles will do we'll u call ana
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Attention will be paid to receiving storage, FOR
wardine and selling Of merchandise and prOduce
Davenport. July IA, 1853. ,. NJ DALzELL nRo
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
a1A1S, WOOD Z CO.,
Dedstead 1anufAstussn, xaAbse 1sesAAn
ana Dealers u Plansd x1esti1e,

MOLINf, ILLINOID.
THE only sssabiishmsntfn IL the Wese wAoge
SHERWOOD,S CELEBRATED TUKNlNo
LATHk IL used for turning PRpsnAfIc pORn4 49, =
Fereis, 1Gisstsvs, Bed Rssfs, 9bts LAesy as1 Oose
work too various 70 enunessts, whh r.
JMsxIdi.gs sf sH isse sssssvs n ssS ssobU -
kasts nsy st4Sssf. Making The most pereset .
beautiful work that fancy Gun dsase, - AovAG -
appearance OF esstiv earvsI oeSk.
June IL, l6S4-esw.tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
wALcorT HOUSE.

WALc0rT HOUSE.
sss.ion West on the line sf the Il. 4 Il
Aailroad y miles from Davenport
i'HE undersigned has furnished n. .,,a
NAV xU"a s;yie and il ready 70 III ~
Persons desirous OF passing = ~
viii and W. where there is aiwsys deliehtfsi Sss.
r. a Sa." Z eo't t. repay them for visit.
The vicinity. s'1es game abound n
share Of public patronage /. respec,,u,iv .c,,..
waico,t. Iu,, Is.h ,e.. JACOB kYIRS.'
r..eixa fresh Baltimore oystera q. % pei a.. ,~..
nov as " me Shenandoah, fsr sale Il
S. HIRGCHY
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
NEW EXPRESS ROUTE.
American Express Company,

Ct. LOUIS And 0ALENA, VIA AississIrPI RIVER.
WE are now running semi-weekiy Expressto 10 and
w from St Louis 10 Hannibal, Quincy, keokuk.
Burlington, Muscxtine, Rock Island, davenport and
with the steam packets afford US facilities for the safe
and speedy transportation Of bank specie pack
ages boxes and bales Of goods the collection and pay
ent Of notes a, accounts and the purchase Of goods
on orders &C., &c, A trusty messenger will accom-
any each Express provided with an iron safe Tor the
security OF valuable packages entrusted to his care
Orders for the purchase OF goods, &c., from Gaiena
and other points on the route, viii have prompt ateh
lion, and packages returned By the hrst messenger
Packages will be called for aud delivered at ~ LOUIS
Tuesduys and Fridays Of each week. At Galena W.
connect with Bu rba,ik s. Co. =. Paul Also to Chi
c;t,.i.. "' LIVING sTON. FARGO & Co.. Prop'rs.
RENWICk n son. Agents,
.ent1-5o-3lp Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
GAS AND cAMPHENE.

4 FRESH saprly nf superior rtiele of Gas and
\ Camphene. just received BY Rsilf nd and for sale
" .. AkRsCHL,
rsve.r.vs, Ma-os nh. saHt-ss
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21


ts$s e M e .
- - -
THAEE DAILY LIN -
FROM PITTSBURGH TO PHILADELPHIA
Leapisg PifsbarqA a. e. N. AND arripisg in Phil
adeiphia at 1874 the same sigkf.
By noon; THROUGH FAST Line; LINE leaving Pitts
And by night THROUGH EXPRESS TRAIN, irav-
ing PITTSBURGH Il $40 p. H.. aud arriving in Phadel-
phia at r. NJ.
Tho NsgAt Express runs daily; the other :wo, Sun
days excepted;
And connecting with the trains from
.. va, u,s.a, ara, c.,an. f,si..yc Ii,,o,s.
Er,nt n I.xinrton nnd Ioui,ye Kehtucky: Terri.
u.,. M'.iisnn f.1. LIT a,t, and Indiananoiis. indana
Cincinnati, Dayton, Springfield, Beilefontaine sandus
: ~, .,d Woo.t.r oho
'oA AA A1so-
Connecting a. Pittsburgh with the Steam Packet Boats
from NEW ORLEANS. ST LOUIS, LOUISVILLE
AAn GiNCNNAI.
FARE THROUGH ph;lsas1ah;. A ,he WY acs NA'oao 70
Chicago, Sls sGelColumbus, si26
Madison La Fayette IL 25 Bellefontaine. 70 e5
Indianapolis, Is % gainesville 1873
Louisville .ss Newark q sandasS!, u 90 20
Dayton, l3.5 Wooster, 10 05e
Xeuia 400 Clr veland, lOCG
Toledo. 1900 Pittsburgh sos
IT Passengers from th- West will find this the short
ss. and mes, e.lsdisi"ns Route to pAlLADELfHiA'
% MrsKTMrN A0ent
pa...,n-- 80. p:f,.S.ruI
upru,urN ...
- nsna.- 80 s;,.k,.~1
Pn,IADrLrnl, July, 1854.
THIS ROAD BEING NOW COMLLETE, 1T OPENS
A COMMUNICATION
between Pittsburgh and Phlladelphta, /,
OF PIrrsBuRsH and BALTIMORE, by which Freight
from fhs Nest can reach Eastern Married quicker
and cheaper th:H by any Of the present rival routes
They connect with the Daily Packets at Pittsburgh,
from ST. Louis. Louisville, Cincinnati. Wheeling. and
I'll the different points on the Western waters; also
with the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad and Obi.
and Pennsy wanna Railroad, at Pittsburgh.
Cars run through between Pittsburgh and PAilG-
leIphia nshpnent of freightan advantage.
that can be appreciated by all shi ppers.
In case of obstruction Of Navigation, by lee or LsS
Pittsburgh TO Inc Alssiss'ppi .! ha1roaa'
RATES OF FREIGHT
p.-..r p;,,.hu -ch nd phi,adelphis or BaltiInore
os'"ssA r;,s+ rla..
E"ss SN
Vtnfer Summcr
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
1854.


CHICAGO Z ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD.
The 0nl, RailrsaA connestion of the Nississip.
pi With the Atlantic.
Three traius daily through 70 Chicago Sundays OK
opted.
leaving Rock Island,
ist-Through freight with Cd class cars st 80 A. =.
Arriving u Chicago 80 T. 4.
aA-Mail train sNA.n.
Arriving at Chicago Z. NJ.
3d--Night Express (eyeTy eveuiae) SWF.M.
Arriving at Chicaeo AN.
Trains aTrivs at Rock Island,
1st-Nlght Express from Chicsgoa at $50 A. y.
5d-NaiI Train . Pm.
3d-Freight ESQ r: M
NPAH freight trains have second class and Emil
grant cars attached. The trains this Road run to
and from the Depot In Chicago and in connection
with trains Of the Michigan Southern Railroad, thus
avoiding the usual expense Of cks and carriage of
baggage.
Tickets through Chicago and all principal places
East BY the above route be had Of s. 8. Stevens
AGENT the Rock Island depot Of the Chicago Rock
Island Railroad, JOHN E HENRY, Supt.
w. H. WHITMAN, Ast. Supt.
Rock Island, may lst, 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
MARBLE WORKS.

TIME undersigned would respectfully announce 4
the citizens OF Davenport and vicinity, and to al
those wishing to purchase MONUMENTS TO the mem
ory of their deceased friends that they can be supple'
by calling ut his shop, OH Main st., between First
Second west side, where he will bc pleased 10 furns
CUT STONE Of every description, us low as il can
Dough- In The Western country.
Italian md American Marble for Monuments. HEA
md FOOT STONES. Also superior article OF FKt
STONE. &C.. vel. cheap. w. W. kENNEh
j,lyenport. June s.. ts53-oa
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
AMERYcAN EXPRESS COMPANY

AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY.
Winter Arrangements
IMPRESS to the East leaves Monday and Thursha!
IL I'm ill.,, Evening Express to Muscatine. Tuesday and
FRIDAY Express 10 Gaiena, Monday aud Thursday, Ex-
press 10 st Louis by Railroad, Mond y and Thursday.
For farther Information apply TO
RENNICK h SON. Agents,
Bazaar Buildings, Ferry Landing.
Davenport, Dec 18th. les3
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
Land for Sale Cheap!

RARGAIN. two 20 aud one 20 acre tract mile
\ fr M the river near Blue Grass. Mt 94A per acr
ersh balance at snd wears. 65j acres Of splsn,li
aud IN onc tract on the NJ. \ NJ. Railroad. Also OF
IN acre tract. 80 brok one 90 and two 40 acr
,ts on, the Railroad One tract Of 10. of vs. an.
m. OF 30 acres u mile from Davenport, cash halanc
IL and 2 wears credit 100 acres in Section p
rownship 80 Range East 4 !, 40 n r ncre cash -
rae above property is destined eventually 10 he o
real value a. Z. FULTON. 4
Sept. % 1854.
ADlE Glove Kid Congress Doors. Polkas ar.
l ] Slips fol sale and mad" 10 order ~ the
Empire Boot and Shoe Store,
an gred~ ~, w G. BuTTERFlELD, Ast.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
WHoLEsALE AND RETAIL.

WH0LESALE AND RETAIL.
He sabscribeY has received from the Eastern and
Southern Markets a large and well selected stock
goods Of all descriptions. In common nse, consisting
~ Dry Goods. Boots and Shoes. Hats and Caps,
Glassware, QueeDsware. Buffalo Robes,
groceries, Dried Frnit. Cotton Warp,
Carpet Chain, Picking Yarn Cnt Window Glass.
G. A. T.. 1. & Kanawha salt Hardware.
Xcts and Mill Saws. Iron all kinds, Steel assorted.
Castings, Nails, all kinds. Grndstones.
Woodepware, Live geesc feathers, Pitch & oakum,
SoIa and Upper Leather. Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets. Paints and Oils, Dye Stufs, &c..
hi h will be sold at small advance for cah. As
nte ~ keeping every thing in common use. persons
wa ing several artic can obtain them on Front Street
Il Brick Store opposite the Mills. Davenport Iowa
une q, ls5s-oa. J. M. BOWLING.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21

Washing without Lator.
4 NDREWS celebrated Soap Powder for washing
\ and making soft Soap, for sale at
dec 20 D-hh~'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21

10 ACRES ofland situated II s,ilss nortb or,...,.
We'll sitaated for = residence or t,.rdensn~. -
pl'cs ,I ana terms apply 10 AcGREGOR. IAWEsX = =
DNAhS A0n6s Nc La clsi~ Pc
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-21
ATL. HI1scHL,
wholesale Grocer, Front st. Davenr.,.

JUFIATA IRON aT0R1.
l. sale Of ~ agency NJ Ne
wp, Pittsburgh Iron, Nails, Steel. L..
aru aet me Opening OF na vxation rsce;,.
Buggy and Wagon Springs, Spring aud cs.i sss. osas
feb o. ,sx >. y. DALzELL { BRO
Front sud Porry -.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-04
NIcn. DAVIS, JR" Huntsville, Ala.

O,,r Relations 0iih SpaH.-Thc Washing
ton Union seems to consider our relations with
Spain to be in a critical condition. An edito-
rial in that paper, of yesterday saws:
''The indications are daily multiplying that
we are not long to enjoy uninterrupted peace
with Spain. We feared as much when We saw
Pezuela appointed Captain General of Cuba,
under what we believed at the the time to be
British dctaion. Lord John Russell has since
admitted that the selection of this fuucGOnary
was in accordance with the wishes of the Aber-
deem ministry. And for what did Nictoria'S
government desire him? Because of his known
inveleraie hostility To the United States and
their institutions, as manifested during his resi-
dence at Porto Rico, rs Captain General, and
afterwards at Madrid
IL then proceeds to declare that, if England
and France think proper to endorse this wrong
If Ihey send their vessels to the coast of Gu
la to protect the authorities there in the want
on outrage which has occurred in the instance
of the Black Warrior, our duty Will be too clear
to admit ot doubt upon the subject. And in
conclusion it thus admUnShes US to prepare TO
defend ourselves.
1T is evidently oar duty to begin to prepare
for the worst. " e must demonstrate the good
of every land-tnse entertaining sentiments
kindred 10 our Own-in an unmistakable man.
ner, that We have not only a good cause, but
thai we are 81 prepared that with Gods bless
in s we shall be able 10 maintain it, We shonld
thus contract an alliance more formidable to
our enemies than any ever contracted between
crowned heal for The suppression OF political
liberty