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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

JoHS y. GorGH He is the Paginlnl OF
GATORS. He plays only on one string, but
one capable Of infinite responses-the he
oh Drunk ,rd. Oh, heavens and earth' on,
angels, men. and devils, what theme! run.
mig from the cheruh inf.nt, rough wasted
youth. blasted manhood, days OF alternate
'eyiling and cursng, home Of unrehevea
misery, death of shame and anguish. II
sths that Mr.. Cough recitcs night after
night. He PAGES up and down some IL or
70 feet OF platform, judclousiy ieit eleaf
'or him, PAGES up aud down, with hands
rIenched us in agony, or paving the all
Ia deep of the ghosts of memory
ont words with such spontanlty that thes
sometimes seems to tumble over one aho'h'
II and smother meaning in their tall, scarce
y stopping for cheer, never lnVl'ir" one
lie tells you with gestures, even more s'S-
nhcant than his passionate and sometimes
beautiful words, how he went out from eh7
home OF a poor but pious. loving mother
wandered from thc straight road "aS
whipped by demons over an arid deser ltu
upon the hot sand in his burning thirst, lei'
sNord Of mercy like cooling water on ms
tongue. saw rainbow Of hope over the
'"yss Of seven wears Of sin, and was res'or'
20 to strength, if not happiness. " heh ut
mas told lis this. he can turn 10 ol1ef "'''
'an point society with vivid poneil aho
f1nduct an argument with vigor the mere
Elective because tolerant. Sometimes 1T
Will introduce an lIustration, Ike that OF 'he
S'at on the rapids, which will hold an au
Ienc" in suspense almost OF Sg"ny' AM
'rce them to seek relief in appropriate to
mutt Londop Times.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
Public Notice

I S hereby given that the 9Th da, of June. A. d.
1854, the Stockholders Of the Mississippi \ Missouri
Railroad Company met and amended the articles Of
Incorporation Of said Company in Substance fol-
lows
Instead of the subdivisions Of the main trunk and
branches being definitely fxed at not less than SIXTY
nor more than one hundred miles. the Board of Dr.
rectors may in their discretion At any time fix the
tangth of said sub i visions they may deem BEST
advisable for the interests OF said Company, and ma,
also s the amount Of capital stock TO b. appropriated
u each division and that said Board of Directors also
have power 10 consolda one more divisions when
ever they shall think il for the interest Of the Company
10 d. 50.
DaNenuort. Illne %. III Y trntf
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
AMERICAN CREAM SOAP COMPANY

,I'HE propretors Of thu western branch of the Amer
L lcan SoaD Company take this opportunity ill.,
form the citizens Of Davenport and throughout the
state generally, ihattey have recently tabshcd the
aboNe mentioned business at Dayenp@r. where tHes
intend 10 carry the manufacturing Of all The ,rietir.
OF Soap usually made by the parent Conn any IL New
fo.k. Among which may he found the American { r.am
Soap. article of celebrity in the East ana IN eAt N
sve u.s.. This article of soap Will wash WITH cold or
warm wafer, hard or soft, rc4uiripgsut slight hand
rubbing. The pounding Dbl wash board and Ii /
sud- are I'LL dispensed with: requires hour tive
soaking then 81 gilt hand rubbing and good rir.ine
they VIII be perfect clean and beaLaIlN bieaclied
Wooilen. eacoas AID al ot,cf eolorsd articles wash
with ont soaking. Furniture and paint wash IN strong
suds and rinse for removing stains aud III spots.
ia d bills.
Ia using our Palm Soart. together with Tie Family
pale Soap for Laundry purposes. proceed with the
Cream soap. using cold water hard soft. In
ter water may be warmed for convenience AXE. R4b
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
DR.. C.. GOODRICH. Dentist

ID ESPEeTFt LILY informs the citizens II Daven-
II port and vicinity that lac intends making this place
permanent locnti on for The pnrros. Of pracIcs his
profession.
Dr. e. having recently VISITED several t-tarn cities
and taken especial care IL become acquainted with
late improvements in the profession. together wil
eight wears practice. feels confident that nc will give
entire satisfaction To- those who may favor him With
their patronage.
He has also with him several Letters from gentltme
Of the best respcetability by whom he has been at
roniztd.
Office Brady ST., next TO 81 ST. over II +. q T..
W. Mitchcll's Store.
Jllln %. Ia l-MlrM-lf
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

FLAX GtLTr RE.-Ihe Louisville Jour-
nal says, much larger amount Of lend has
been gwen to The cultivation Of flax, this
spring, than in any former year:
In Ohio there arc thirteen extensive oil
mills, in kentu cky, Indiana, ana Missouri,
there are five more-in all eighteen mills
that We know Of, which manufacture nearly
100000 bushels OF flax seed annually, and
are capable Of working double that quanti-
ty.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

PoLITics IN IowA.--The Nebraska
"Democracy" Of Iowa are trying the best
they know. to raise a tempest in Tea Pot
because the antics have nominated JAMES
W. GRIMES as their candidate for Cover
nor.
The heo.ut Despatch in particular appears
to be in a bad way over the united efforts
that are to be made at the August election to
sustain Freedoms cause trium plant, in the
west, at the beginning, and that paper
means most piteously for the fate Of the
Wing Party, and what its adversaries please
to term its "fusion with the Free Soil
crs - CAicago Jour
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
REMOVAL.

Davenport, Iowa.
IrPNorrs and bills collected and proceeds remit
tod 10 ans p. ri vi the United States at current rates Of
Exchange
n fsBLLs Of ENrnAHGE bought aud sold on the prin
rl:.l cities of the United States and Europe lhcnr
rent money bought, and Sill ER bought ana sold
uFIsTEgEsr ALLOWED on Deposits, on time Or 10 be
charged for 1T sight.
T3aLASp WARRtSrs constantly on hand anu Tor SAT-
At tile lowest rates for cash or cH TINE.
5ai!E.L Estate bought and sold on commissions
NTrAxEs paid for non-rc, dents aud others;
T-FarIrLrs inv G siiyaet and Abstracts furnished;
II 57BoSps and Mortgages bought ana soid anu .o,hs
,,cGoti.trI 18th
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

sheridan wrote, "Wcmcn govern n7; i''
.S"y TO render them perfect. The more
tS'''y are enlightened, SO much more we shall
w. IN the cultivation Of the minds OF
""'nen depends the wisdom Of men, Ma
,"'"on said" the future destiny of the chiid
always the work Of the mother"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

CONVENTIONAL TRuTu. Women nay
" TIRE talking about babies, and men about
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
WIG STATE TICKET.
AUGUST ELECTION.

AUGUST ELECTION.
YoR CONGRESS,
JAMES TH0RINGT0N,
Of DaceRPorf.
For Governor
JAMES w. GRIMES,
Of Des Moines County.
For Auditor Of SLATE
ANDREW J. STEVENS,
Of Polk County.
For Attorney General
JAMES w. SENNET,
Of Scott County.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

A singular contest has been going on III
Franklin, Ohio. for the last few days. A
party of men who complain thatn SIDE track
# the Cleveland and Columbus railroad m
,erfcres with their business, has been engt-
aed in pulling it up and throwing the rails
INTO the Sciota river At the same time
nlrty of men belonging to the company has
been in attendance, with strict orders not
p Interfere in any manner, but as fast as
he rails and ties are displaced, 10 replace
hem This order has been obeyed to the
ettcr. As fast as the rails have been pull
dup and thrown into the river by one party,
they have been quietly fshed out ana re-
placed by the other. This singular war
fare has been Carried on with the most per
lect good nature on both sides,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS & SHOES

I HE subscriber has receieed large addition 10 his
stock OF G pods in all the different departments.
king il rs usual the most attractive assortment 10 be
found in this region Of country.
You Will find almost any thing sou III in the DRY
Clothing, Bonnets Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
In HARDWARE the assortment is larger than an!
other not exclusively suoh.
His GROCERY department is not eXeellcd by mauy
that keep nothing ess.
LOOKING Gil ASSES. CROChERY and GLASS
WARE, good assortment
He is able TO I'LL orders for most cf the Moline
acu red articles short notice. An examination wall
prove his stock be various than i often con-
ccivcd IF.
He is not to be undcrsold for ready pay whether FASH
produce.
a. b. Chain Pumps usual in abundance at whole
sale and retail. WIN. A. NOURSE.
Moline, June 9Th. 1854
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

TOWN OF WALC0TT.
WE undersigned Agents for the Iroprctors OF the
L hand surrounding the first depot established by the
Mississippi and Missouri Railroad Company, IL miles
West from davenport. have completed the survey Of
Town al said Depot under tle above titie aud
prepared TO sell lois advantage ons terms. a large
Hotel and seyer: DIV eHgs and stores are already III
men Of small capital.
COOK 8 SARGENT,
march Is Land Agents.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALERS IN
SHEET MUSIC
AND Music BOOKS OF ALL MINDS.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
and
Musical Merchandise ofcyery variety
PIANO EDRTES.
We the Sole Agents in Chicago for th- sale of
the unriyaiea Instruments Of CHICKERING'S SONS,
nALEETr & CUMSTON, BACON q RAVEN. and
]. Il c. FISHER.
MASCFAETr
MEL E0ES,
which i'll warrant 10 BIZ equal TO any made in the
United States. MOULD * GREENE,
b. *. MOULD, o.. Lake street, Chicago.
T.. @ GEEGSE,l Ma! 6, 'J4-wtrSly
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

The following from the Shepherd ot Tie
VALLEY, is piece of humor got off at the
expense of the prosy old Michigan Senator.
We give it to show our readers how little it
takes to transform Democrat into dom
key:
SIyGrLAR-That Mr.. Cass, of all men,
should occupy himself, with Religious
Liberty, across the water He at least,
might coniine his attention to home affairs,
Nor il is impossible for him, with due respect
Ne his name be it said, to cross over the I
without making an ass of Cass.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

oSB0RNs & KELLY:
JJAyE on hand 10000 Lights sash, also
Doors and Frames and Blinds,
which they sell cheap for cash at iher Shop, whole
Stsag sash Mandatory, Matine, I'll.
June 18th, ls54+t.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
$40 REwARD.

STRAYED or Sto en- from the sub
81 ! !:
- - sciber living near Cemanehc, Clin-
IKX ton County, Iowa, on the night OF Tues
day, June goth, Horses, one Chess
go nut sorrel about Ave years old, has
Nv I'M heavy main that falls to both sides, worn
sp&zkG little by the collar, about Is hands
81 high and is very eayy horse for hi.
age The other is Iron Gray about years old has
rev white spots caused by the saddle, main falls 10
DON SIDES, is Is hands high and is half French,
ne above reward will be paid to any taking up
the sid horses BY the subscriber.
June 2Gth, is5I-43.owt THOMAS REED
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
ITY LOTS.

WYE have e,m,ietea the survey Of .Green's III at-
w dtan /, the town of Davenport and no" oaet
for sale Thirty beaAtiiul lots.
Persons sros OF securing handsome sites Tor res
idcnces can now have All oppoftnnit.
COOK \ SRAGENT.
anrfI Isl ls;3 Land 4 gents.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

The nre seren hundred and nineteen lanyers
y Wisconsin. NJ nv,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
DR.. DRYER, Dentist,

Dr. DRYER, Dentist,
i AS just returned fromthe East with large and
i Beautiful Stock oiTEETH, and is prepared 10 IL
sert them for those that require IN the most ssiacto
ny manner. Those having engagements will please
call immediately. ONCE at present same Room Al The
Ohio House.
May 10, le5I-wtrw-i
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

Hotels are aeuurcc of comfort to travellers when wen
kelt but a warm bead covered with natural grown
Of hair can be had 10y using Enrrsons American han
Restorative. Price $ co in large Bottles, Sold D!
WEBB Il SLOWER.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

Man is Ike a SNOWFALL, leave him 10
idErness against the slnnv-ienee OF prosper
ity, and all the good that's in him melis like
fresh butter in hot days: but kick him around
and he gathers his strength at every revolution
until he grows to an avalanche. 10 make
a figure in the world you must keep moving.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
Great Bargain IN Lands.

oIslIE flloa ing lands belonging u party DESTROYS u
L closing up business in this State viii DC sold low:
Eas, half North East quarter sectien 80 Township -
North. range East.
North Westqr North West ir. section IS p 70 ~.
Range East.
south la f.,ontl East or. section tp. 70 North, h
East.
Sc. ar. " w or. sec. ls Up. 20 y, K. T.
Eff Il. ar see. ~ tp. IN. RAE.
Apply u COON . sAhuEHi.
Dee. Is, SO.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
NORTH WESTERN INsURANcE coNpAN
Bank of Atlanta
lands in state of Iowa For Sale.

AGA acres Of lanl III Up - North Range J T..
D.UJo Scott Co. 400 acres Of prairie land in
fp.s9 y. Il. west, Cedtr county.
1900 acres Of land in Tp 20 y. Range west Cedar
county. 320 of Land III Ip 70 n X. 2wes'. ee-
dar county.
SEQ acres of Land in Township - y. Range East.
Nascatne county. 400 u land IN Township =
y. l.. Est Musctinr county. 3,0ce acres Of land III
Clinton county near lire II Iowa Central Railroad.
1000 acres Of land i'll A.nakrc county, 1900 Of which
Il prime timber i20 acres Of land Dubuque road.
- acres of land near Walnut Grove
Tn above described lands will be sold 10 .fiu;l sci
Tiers in tracts ana time ~ suit.
Dec 49, % COOK 4 SARGENT.
COTTAGES III head 81 Harrison street FIR sale. Prize
I si.-60 Aus u COOK y SARGENT.
Dee -, 50.
.,n lots in O. K & Slrgent's and addition to town
Ztaf Davenport vii! he sold a@ term OF Years 10
parties .lesrois olbuihling on them.
Dee 10, 50
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
GOVERNOR.

1 YOUNG man from Germany, aged IS. wishes an
!. \ engagement IN an American geHtlemans family i,
70 nstrut boys over ~ years OF age. instructions IN
Mathematics. Geography. II story, the Natural Scien-
yes, German, and il desired, the Latin and French
languages, Philosophy. etc. Address 10 the Gazette
Office.
Davenport June sth. '54-wtrw If
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

G. w. GARTER, III. d.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Olies with Dr. Barfaws, On Third between Main and
Brady Streets,
Davenport, Iowa,
My 10th ls5f-wtrw-tf
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29
1,t,n ADVERTISEMENTS.

For Sale
INA building occupied Hat store on second ~
/ near Pcrry For particulars enquire ." NV
promises
lime L. l-St,w
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

Mutual Life Insur ance Company Of New York
COOK s sARGENT, Agents
s. BaRROTs NJ. d.
Medical Examiner.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

MorRsfrL tAsrALTY.-This day, about
noon u sad and mourniul casualty occurred
at the new Presbyterian Church, IN or way
Of completion. Mr.. Alexander Derr ear
Penter, was up shingling the cupalo, about
sixty feet from the ground, and when about
t. descend for dinner. h. stepped upon two
inch plank which was loose and projected
from the platform. and the plank fell and tip
ped him off. lie fell upon some tmbers be-
Wccnandwas horribly smashed. He breath.
ed 70 more. His age was about nineteen
and h. was a worthy youth. Mr.. Michael
Weston, a stone mason. who was painting
thu stone work and on the ground, was struck
by the falling plank and died after half an
hours suffering. He leaves family, and
vas much respected = Sndusty Mirror.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

The RICHEST FAMILY IL AMERlcA.-A
correspondent of the Richmond Wing says
Of the Hairston family, of Virginia, that
they are rich in negroes "a follows:
Sam llairstcn owns / 700; Mrs. X. Hair
ston owns 1000 Marshal liairston owns
700: Robert IIairston owns $50 Harden
Hairstnn owns GOO; and George llairston
owns zoo, after having given off to his
children some 700. Here is an aggregate
Of nearly G,oOO negroes in the possession
Of one family. There landed property is
sad to be valued in proportion. Their gov
.rnmeut of slaves is said to he at once hui
name and successful. The annual increase
in the whole family is thought to be three
or four hundred The united wealth OF the
IIairstons cannot fall short Of $4,000 600.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-29

A FULL assarucht AZ
n may 30.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-12

and proceeded coolly to open carpet bags and
trunks, which they ransacked with all possible
dispatch, as it was necessary to hasten through
their job in that portion of the boat, where the
water was rapidly coming in. In the steerage
they had full control all night, and no one
dared to enter or to interfere. At one time
cries of murder were heard below, and o young
man called for help to protect his friend, but
none were willing to 60 down. One passenger
subsequently, exhibited severe cash in the
back Of his head, which was inflicted while
they were taking his watch. Some passengers
had to draw their pistols, and present them, in
order to get the women and children on the
boats, the first day. The plundering party
got possession of one of the boats, and money
was exacted from several who got on board
A lot of men on shore, of the same stripe
would give up nothing that they had obtained
without pay. They provided themselves with
canvas and blankets, while the women were
without covering or protection from the wea
ther save quantity of brush.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-12
ADVERTISEMENT.
Prom the scien,itic American.


WTOOD GAs.--In reply to the statement
wv in your paper of the 7th instant, that am
incorrect as TO McConnelPs patent OF 1851, permit
me 10 say that McConnells patent Of that date
contemplates the making Of gas, tar, pitch, and
charcoal from pine wood. The patent was granted
for the apparatus. The recent patent of McCon-
nell is for process in making gas from wood, and
not for an apparatus. The application was made
for his apparatus and process but the Patent Office
refused to consider both subjects under appli-
cation, ruled out the claim to the apparatus, and
granted the patent for the process, which consists
merely in subjecting the products of the destruc-
tive dstillation of wood TO higher degree Of heat
than that necessary to their development. Lieu
tenant Porter was party TO an interference de-
clared between himself, Mcconnell, and two Ger
man chemists. Mr.. Porter, however, did not in
tend to claim the principle of "reheating," and
having been informed by the Patent Office
that if he claimed this he would be a party
to the contest, ne thereupon disclaimed II, the
Office removed him from the interference, and
granted him a patent before the interference
between the remaining parties was decided. His
patent was granted for an apparatus, the use OF
which necessarily involves McConnells claim to
he re-heating, and which, of course, is subordi-
nate to McConnclls patent Mcdonnell proved
his invention clearly back 10 lS49, and triumphed,
and as the German chemists state in their foreign
available without the relocating, SO il has been
found here. The advantages claimed for wood
gas are many, and although not superior to coal,
rosin, or oil, under all circumstances yet il has
been found 10 be decidedly so under some. re-
cent investigation in the city of London showed
that cubic foot of soil taken anywhere in the
city, contained poison enough to kill man. These
were sulphuretted hydrogen and bisulphuret Of
carbon, derived from the infiltraiion Of the gas
through the soil from old and leaky pipes, etc.
The gas from wood is not disagreeable to the
smell, and is not deleterious any further than pure
carburetted hydrogen.
CHAS. G. PAGE.
Washington, D. c., Oct nh, 1853.
Nov 7--3t. .t
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-12

IN Refrigerators. Water-coolers, &c. We
have just opened handsome assortment of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment Of conveniences for housckeepers.
which we will sell low as the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrigerators, which obtained
inc hrst premium OF the late Mechanics Fair, we
have on hand, land the only house that keeps them
IN the city,; and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article OF the kind that
can be called, properly, Refrigerator. We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our es.
adjustment, the only complete one in all its parts
IN the city. We VIII sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20--3teoif DONN " BROS
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-12

NIRGINIA.-At Circuit Court held for
Y the city Of Petersburg, at the courthouse
thereof, on Saturday, the 10th day of June, A. d.
1854: ~ e
Commonwealth Of Virginia, Plaintiff,
Against sas
Francis Pace, executor OF Jones Mitchell de-
ceased. VIM. Jackson, Coy Quavs, David Scott,
James M Otter, George Taylor, Thomas McKen-
sey Thomas Jarratt, John Updike and Peter Val
entine, trustees of the Glfeld Church, defendants.
On the motion of the plaintiff and for reasons
appearing to the court, is ordered that all per-
sons claiming an interest in the estate of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, free negro, late of the city
Of Petersburg, in the State Of Virginia, do appear
before the Judge of the circuit court of the city
aforesaid, the first day ofthe next term thereof
then and there to attend to their interest in this
suit and that copy of the above order be pub
lished for three months in some newspaper Of the
cities of Richmond and Washington respectively.
The object of this suit is TO recover the estate,
consisting of two houses and lots and personal
estate, also the proceeds Of property Of Jones
Mitchell, deceased, said properly being direlect,
he having died without known hears-at-law.
A Copy-Teste
July 2--3m THAD. PAGAUD, D. c..