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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-22
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AHhtHer thc. were introduced into tie tiifrrer, H.
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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

barely sufficient to drive in the Turkish outposts,
but not to attack the stronghold itself. They
took nearly five weeks to effect even this rnomen-
tary and Illusory success Gen. Schilder, of
the Engineers was sent with positive orders
to take Kalefat. He came, he saw, and resell
we'd to do nothing, until the arrival of Tsheo-
dayef should allow fresh troops to come up
from the centre and left. Five weeks the Rus
slams stood in this dangerous position, their
rear and hanks exposed as if provoking that at
tack which they could not have resisted mo-
nent And. five weeks Omar Pasha stood
nenacing their flank and rear in position
where he could see their weakness without spec
tacles or telescopes, and he did nothing. Yer
lily this system Of modern warfare under the
patronage Of the Allied Powers is above COM
prehension.
All at once the news reaches us that the
Russians are in full retreat from Kale}at The
English journals hereupon exclaim that it is the
slies, the Austrians having concentrated an
army in Pennsylvania, in the rear of the Rus
sians That it is the effect of the glorious Aus
ssian alliance which is again the effect of the
glorious policy of Lord Aberdeen. But pres
emily an authentic Austrian manifesto shows
that no Austrian alliance exists and that the
Austrians have not said and as yet do not ap-
pear to know themselves for what purpose they
have sent that army where it is. And conse-
quently our British cotempOraries are in great
uncertainty to the cause of the Russian retreat.
But what is the cause of it? Why simply this;
French and British troops are to go to Constan-
tinOple. Nothing more easy or more plain
than to send them thence to Odessa or Bessara-
ba and cut of the communications of the Rus.
slams.
However harmless the real intentions Of the
Coalition may be, pressure from without may
force them to act seriously. Gorchakof evil
IDENTITY does not trust in the merely diplomatic
mission of the Western armies. If he were
quite sure of England, he could not be so of
France. If he we're sure Of all the Cabinets
he would not be SO fthe Generals. He might
risk flank marches in the presence of the Turks,
but he supposeS the matter must become seri-
Gus as soon as French and British troops arrive
and threaten to fall on his lanks. Consequent
ly Tsheodayeff is stropped in his march to
form camp of $4,000 or 10000 men above
Odessa. Consequently he cannot furnish any
troops for the Pruth or Sereth. Consequently
no troops can come b re-enforce Gorchakof be-
fore kalefat. Consequently the attack upon
that place becomes an impossibility. COnse-
quently Prince Gorchakof has to retreat in as
good order as he came. And thus ends the
great tragic comedy Of the Russian march
against Kalefat.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11
MISCHIEF MAKERS.

Oh! could there in this world be found
Some little spot of happy ground,
Without the village tattling!
How doubly blest thatspot would be
Where all might dwell in liberty,
Free from the bitter misery,
Of gOssip's endless prattling!
If such a spot were really known,
Dame Peace might call it as her own,
And in it she might fix her throne,
Forever and forever;
There like queen might reign and live,
While every one would soon forgive
The little Sights they might receive,
And be offended never.
'Tis mischief makers that remove
From our hearts the warmth Of love-
And lead us all to disapprove
What gives another pleasure;
They seem to take ones part-but when
They've heard our cares, unkindly then
They soon retail them Ger again,
Mixed up with poisonous neSsurs.
and then they've such cuaning way
of telling ill-meant tales; they say,
"Don't mention it, pray,
L would tell another"
Straight to your neighbor then they go,
Narrating every thing they know;
And break the peace of high and low,
Wife, husband, friend and brother.
OBJ that the mischief making crew,
Were all reduced to one or two,
And they were painted red or blue,
That every enc might know them;
Then would our villagers forget
To rage and quarrel, fume and fret,
And fall into an angry pet,
With things so much below them.
For lis 4 sad, degrading part,
To make anQther's bosom smart,
And plant a dagger in the heart
We ought to love and cherish!
Then let us evermors be found
In quietness with all around,
While friendship, joy, and peace abound,
And angry feelings perish.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

Of the slaveholding states, Georgia is the
only one that has declared approval of the
principle of the (Nebraska) bill, and her appro-
val was declared before the bill was put in its
present shape, so obnoxious to large portion
of the south. The Legislatures of Maryland,
Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Lou
isana, Texas, and Kentucky have been in ses-
sion since the hill was introduced, but have re-
Trained from any declaration in favor of it, and
we presume that no southern Legislature would
hesitate to condemn and repudiate the squatter
sovereignty principle involved IN it Louis
vile Journal.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

Nascn's and Diroa's LiRe-What is meant
by Mason's and Dixons liner asked a bright
blue-eyed girl of twelve years of age, when sit
ting ather fathers table, "a few days ago. The an.
swer was "It is a phrase usually employed to
describe the boundary between tina free and
Slave States But why do they describe it in
that way?' was her inquiry. The answer may
be worth giving to some ofour young readers.
In the seventeenth century, James ii, of
England, then the Duke of York, gave certain
lands both to Lord Baltimore and to William
Penn and difficulty soon sprang up as to the
proper owner of these lands on the Deleware.
Again and again was the affair carried into
Courts, till in the year 1850, when George III,
came to the crown, the Lord Chancellor of
England made decision; but new difficulties
sprung ND in the drawing of the boundary lines.
The commissioners finally employed Messrs. Ma
son & Dixon who had Just returned from the
Cape of Good Hope where they had been to
observe the trausitof Venus. They succeeded IN
establishing the line between Delaware and
MARYLAND, which has ever since been called
"Mason's and Dixons line Watchman d
Reflector
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

NEW ORLEANS N1RKEE-March3 81
BACON. N.-The Bacon market has presented
remarkably steady appearance for some weeks
back. and further sales of 40 casks have been
made at 7(67Bc, for ribbed. Sides, 7}(G75 Tor
clear do..and 5l@5sc. 2 ID for good Shoulders
We still quote for plain and bagged Hams 81
(a9l, and for good to choice sugar-cured 100
llIc = ID. Arrived during the past three days
l0l5 casks 500 boxes.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

1t is stated that Mr.. George Law has sold out
his entire interest in the United States Mail
Steam Ship Company, to Moses Taylor, Charles
R. Hecksher, and Marshall o. Robert who
will add at least two new and fast steam ships
to the New York and Aspinwall line, so as to
have spare ship at each port, in case of acci-
dent, and with a view to improve the attractions
of the Panama route. Mr.. Law was the pion-
eer with the Messrs. Aspinwall in the mail ser
vice between the Atlantic and Pacific, and his
retirement, after six years service, is as event
in the History of our steam marine Courier.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

A ToucEer-A Man once went to purchase
a horse of a Quaker.
"Will he draw well?" asked the buyer.
"Thee will be pleased to see him draw"
The bargain was concluded, and the farmer
tried the horse, but he would not stir step
He returned and said:
"That horse will not draw an inch"
Il did not tell thee he would draw, friend. l
only remarked that it would please thee to see
him draw; and so it would me, but he never
grstiied me in that respect"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

Dongzfaces.-Stanly, Of North Carolina, has
no love for doughfaces, as the following shows:
II speak not here of doughfaces-the men
who for party purpose, agitate the country, that
they may win the spoils of Office. l had rather
meet abolitionists here than such men,-if they
can be called so.
"No would say, with slight alteration of
one of Cannings verses:
"Give me the avowed, erect and manly foe;
Open, can meet perhaps may turn his blow;
But ofal plaques, great heaven thy wrath can send,
Save. oh save me from Doughfaced friend"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

4 clear case o. fGore-Mr. Singsbee, you said
the defendant was in love-hOw do you know
that?'
He reads novel upside down, and writes
poetry in his day-book when it should be cheese
Any other reason?
Yes, sir; he shaves without any lather, and
very frequently mistake the sleeves Of his coat
for the legs of pantaloons, an error that he
don't discover till he tries to fasten the tails to
his suspenders.'
"a clear case-call the next witness
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

Hoy. j. c. GAUT-This gentleman has just
concluded the labors of holding the courts of
this judicial circuit for Judge Alexander, and
we feel warranted in saying, has acquitted him
self in manner highly creditable to himself
and satisfactory to the bar and the people
For a Judge of his experience, we have never
Eesrd any T.ioze hiiyf.''y spoken Of or seen
any one win more rapidly the good opinions of
q people to whom he was almost an entire strait
ger His uprightnesS and dispatch in the dis
caarge Of the business before hin. as well as the
clearness and force of his expositions of the
law, eminently qualify him for the position he
fs-and, without intending to disparage the
claims or merits of others, we feel justified in
saying, that should he be reelected, the third
circuit may well congratulate themselves on
having given an ornament to the Bench Of Ten
nesSee - REGISTER
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

The remains of the late John Howard Payne,
the author of "Home, Sweet Home, are to be
brought to this country and placed in the con-
gressional battle-ground, and suitable mon
ument erected to his memory at the expense of
the government
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

FIre.-On Sunday morning last, just as the
Church bells commenced ringing, the cry of fire
was heard in our streets, when Temperance Hall
was found to be in a blaze. The roof bad
caught in a dozen places from sparks from one
of the chimnies. The shingles being dry, and
a strong wind prevailing, the wonder is, the
building was not consumed Virginian.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

ARti-NeJrGsEa Neetmg.-Cincinnati, March
23.-The Inquirer Of this morning contains a
call for an Ant-Nebraska meeting in this city,
signed by over thousand prominent Demo
Gratis, including Hon. J. J. Farran, formerly
editor of the Inquirer.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

The neatest style Questionable pantaloons in
New York is described as "a light grey ground,
with the castle Of Heidelburg in dark blue, on
one leg, and Mount Vesuyius vomiting forth fire
ON the other
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

4 young Miss accepted the offer Of a young
man to gallant her home, and afterward, fear
ing that Jokes might be cracked at her expense
should the fact become known, dismissed him
about half way home, enjoining secrecy. "Don't
be afraid" said he, "of my saying anything
about it, for l feel as much ashamed of it as
YOU do"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

The Indianapolis and Bellefountaine Rail
road track was wideued to the feet 10 guage
from Munsic to this place, fifty four miles, in
seven DAYS. Rapid work. Indianapolis Jour
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11


Tie Foundation of Nc,c OrIeQas-A cor
respondent of the Mobile Tribune, writing from
New Orleans, thus speaks of the developments
made by the boaring of an Artesan well in Ca
mel street, which seems to prove, after all, that
New Orleans has bottom, although it is some
''The boring Of the Artesian Well in Canal
street. which was denounced by many decided
bore.( has developed some new facts as to the
foundation upon which New Orleans rests
Mr.. n. B. Read kindly furnished me with the
following particulars. The first 20 feet, allu-
vial soil; from thence TO 42 feet, soft blue clay
mixed with very fine sand; then follow sand
and shells to the depth of so feet, with strata
OF clay. To this depth were found pieces of
timber, resembling cypresS bouehs. From so
to the depth Of ll2 feet, very fine sand, with
occasional layers of tongh clay At this point
the auger struck hard blue limestone or soft
mari, such as is found in the canebrake coun-
try Of Alabama. Mr.. Read has no doubt that
below this he viii obtain an abundant supply
Of excellent water. The air pump for sinking
pipe through sanl, Constructed fer the Mobile Ar
tesian wel, lies within the enclosure, and lam
authorized to say that he has succeeded bevond
his most sanguine expectations, and that next
winter he hopes to see the crystal element from
the centre Of TIE Public Square"
The idea, theriore, of sinking is moonshine-
the worst that can befal New Orleans is the
Alaric ike invasinn of the Old Father of Wa
ters, making her for a brief season sea Venice.
This occurs, however, at irregular rainy inter.
vals-for the other day fellow padded up
Poydras street with five barrels Of -four in a
perogue! congress, after that, ought to declare
it a navigabe stream.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

The Richmond Wing details robbery com
mitted in hotel of that city by means of chic
roform, infused through the keyhole OF the
room.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

About century ago, the marriages in Lon
don were under SIX thousand a year; they are
now four times as many,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11
PROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENT.

progress" is the string watchword-
Cheers us onward to the height;
Canst thou pause and play the laggard,
With us giOries full IN sight
Who shall tell the bond or barrier
To Improvement" heavendesigned?
Who shall dare to fix the limits,
To tie oHrdrd march Ofmind?
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

on Wednesday morning, out OF the District OF
Columbia by Mr. CUTTING Of New YORK, and
Mr.. BRECKIyRIDGE Of Kentucky, in which the
latter was wounded in the neck.
The District Attorney and U. S. Marshal left
. the Court room on Wednesday morning to ar
rest the proceedings.
Baltimore, March 29.-Immense excitement
prevailed IL Washington, on Wednesday, in
consequence Of rumors being currentthat duel
had taken place between MeSsrs. CUTTING and
BREcKINRIDGG. All sorts Of rumors were in
circulation, but the most reliable is that Mr..
Cutting challenged Mr.. BRECKINRuDGE and
that the parties met at Bladensburg, at SIX
o'clock on Wednesday morning, exchanged
shots, without injury to either; and that another
meeting is anticipated. Other accounts state
that Mr.. BRECKISgIDGE was shot in the neck.
In the House Of Representatives on Wednes-
day there was also great excitement, and the
New orli Hards say that the matter shall be
fought out by Mr.. CUTTIEC or some one else.
Neither Of the beliger5uts or their particular
friends could be found,
ARRIVAL OF TIE BLACK WARRIOR AT NEW
YuRK.-B Baltimore. March 29.-Ehe now cele-
brated Steam Ship B'acL Warrior, Capt. Bull
LocH. arrived at New York on Wednesday eve
ming from Havana, which port she left on the
24th inst. She brought no news Of the least
importance.
CoyGREssIoEAL.-W ashington. March %
!. is stated that up to Wednesday no duel had
taken place between Mcssrs. BRaCKINEDGE
and CUTrING,a that both parties were con-
ccaled from the police. The Senate passed the
Deficiency bin on Wednesday, but did not go
into Executive session.
The House OF Representatives resumed the
consideration Of the six Steam Frigates Bill.
The Great Slate Rdcs.-KENTUCKT YICToRI-
ous.-New-O Orleons, April 1.-The Great Post
State Stake" Race was run over the Metairie
Course, New-Oreans, on Saturday afternoon at
three o'clock.
The race was for all ages, four mile heats,
$1,000 subscriptions. p. D., each horse starting
TO receive $1,000 out Of the Stakes, provided he
were not distanced and the winner to receive
the re mainder.
ton for Kentucky, Lecomte for Mississippi,
Higblanaer for Alabama, and Arrow for Louis
ana.
Lexington was the winner in two straight
heats. Arrow was distauced in the first heat
In the second heat Lecomte came in second
and Highlander third.
A violent storm Of wind and rain which oc-
CURED on Friday, rendered the course very
heavy.
An immense assemblage of beaaty, chivalry
wealth. and distinguished characters from all
sections of the Union, were present on the oc,
casion. 1t is supposed that nearly million OF
dollars had been wagered on the different points
and grand result Of the race, consequently the
excitement was intense aDl the scene, on the
whole. hes never been elualsd by any sport
inc event Of the age.
.The Gy0H S'Gte Rage
New.OrIeans. April 3.--The first heat Of
t.'rba Great Pos State Stake Race four miles,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

The unfortunate difficulty existing between
Messrs. CUTTING, of Newly ork, and BREcKIN-
RIDGE, of Kentucky, growing out of words utter
ed in debate 10 the House of Representatives,
has we are pleased to observe, been amicably
settled. The parties through the instrumental
ity Of friends, came to a proper understanding
on Friday morning, and the basis of the adjust
ment was announced in the House of Represen-
tatives on that day by Mr. PETIT, friend Of
Mr.. CUTTING, who stated that the difference had
been honorably adjusted, on most satisfactory
terms. Mr.. Petit, also on behalf of the prin-
cipals, apologized to the House for the disorder
ly proceedings that had taken place.
Mr.. BRECKIYRIDGE was in his seat. Mr.. Cur
TING was absent on account Of sickness in his
family Courier.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

: BE careful Of tchom you talk.--Two young
ladies were once singing Duet in concert
room. A stranger who had heard better per-
formances, turned to his neighbor, saying.
''Does not the lady in white sing wretchedly?,'
'Excuse me, sir" replied he: ~ hardly feel
at liberty to express my sentiments, being not
impartial in the case; it is my sister" ~. F..
II beg your pardon, sir" answered the stran,
oer in much confusion; "I meant the lady in
blue"
HYou are perfectly right there" replied the
neighbor, II have often told her so myself; tits
my wife!'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11
LOUDON:
TUESDAY, ::::::::::::::: APRIL IL.

RlnmOred Duel 6ei,ceea Me2srs Cutting aad
ckimidge.--Washngten March 29.--It is
r1mored IN WASHINGTON tina. duel was fought
on Wednesday morning, out of the District Of
Columbia by Mr. Curing Of New York, and
Mr.. BRECKIyRmGE Of Kentucky, in which the
latter was wounded in the neck
The District Attorney and U. S. Marshal left
the Court room on Wednesday morning to ar
rest the proceedings.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11
u w a : =
Tbe Grah .State Race.

New.Orleans, april 3.--The first heat Of
e.'Tho Great Pos State Stake Race four miles,
was run in 8 minutes and 81 seconds, bnt the
second bes, in minutes and 1 seconds. High
landor vas distanced in the second heat
Greso disappointment was manifested at the
resaIt.as the betting on Highlander hadrun very
Courier
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11
From the Knoxville Whig.
A BASE FALSEHOOD.


Ny attention was this morn
ing called to the subioned paragraph of the
WashtRgton Star ID. e. Of the 18th inst As
personal friend to the distinguished gentle
man whose name is SO hppantly handled by
this mendacious writer,in a triaing penny paper,
take this method of branding the statement
made by the "Star" in the first sentence of his
paragraph, as base and wonton Fasehood
Gen. WIN. I. HASKELL had but one brother
Charley Haskell-who pershed in the bloody
massacre Of the Golidd, bravely fighting with
Davy Crockett, Bowie, and Fannin, for the indie
pendenee Of Texas. His assassination was af-
terwards avenged by his gallant aud true heart
ed brother in the late war with Mexico.
1t seems that no name, however pure and
untarnished, is free from the vile assault Of the
scavengers of the press in the venal and disso-
lutte atmosphere of Washington City. The ed
itor Of Tic ,Star who ,hus works the name of an
honorable gentleman into filthy paragraph to
give it point, is scoundrel as infamous as the
one be would exposes
MoREAU BREWER.
Of West Tennessee.
The following is the paragraph alluded to in
the above:
The FAGIE or SIyA.-It appears that the
name Of the above enterprising individual is
Haskell, and he is q brother of Mr. Haskell
who was tormely an NJ. c. from Tennessee
The following anecdote is related of him as he
Quilted the city, it gives US at least an iusi rht
into the character of them. When pursued to
the cars by constable, he was asked why he
did not stay longer as there were a good many
gullibe people yet remaining TO be acted upon.
In reply, he said ''the world is governed by
humbug'
We have likewise received letter from a
hotel keeper in Baltimore, who had boarded
some of the Fakirs people, cautioning hotel
keepers Of this city, how far they trust the com
pany.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11

The greatest pleasure oflife is love; the great.
est treasure conteutment.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-04-11


The Grapeshot the clipper which left New
York with arms and ammunition, nominally
for ConStantinople, the Courier des EtatS UaiS
susp ects to be destined for Cuba.
The Grapeshot cleared for the Antilles, but
the editor don't credit the report that she is
going either to Constantinople or Smyrna, as
reported. This is the vessel, it viii be rcmem-
bercd, which has on board the GEO. LAW mus
ketS.
The Mobile Register says;
From intimations that have been given, we
are led to believe that the vultures Of Pezuea
expected to find quantity of arms ammuni-
ton, a very magazine of fllibusterism, in the
hold of the Black Warrior This accounts for
their pounding upon the cotton bales.
This apprehension resulted from a very sim
ple circumstance. When the New Orleans
mail boat came oyer on the day of the depart
ure Of the Warriors she brought quantity Of
arms muskets, swordsaand pistols. These were
seen embarked by Spanish spy at New-Or
leans. The mail boat stopped at the Warrior
in the Bay, and put some Of her passengers
with their baggage aboard. She then came on
to this city, and landed portion Of the arms
on one of our wharves. In a short while,
they had "mySteriously' disappeard, but not
before they had been seen by another Spanish
spy in this city.
The Warrior sailed, but two letters went with
her, conveying the dreadful intelligence" to
the Captain General. Scarcely had she depar-
ted, before the aforesaid arms-the muskets,
pistols and swords-were shipped on one of our
up-river boats, and passed on to the United
States Arsnel at Mount Vernon, for which
they had all along been intended.
This, if not apochryphal, is perhaps the
"secret history of the late outrage at Havana.
Nashville Union.