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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
Terrible Accident.

BY a gentleman who returned from Cairo
last evening, we have the following account
Of an accident which happened on the road
a few miles north Of Jonesborough Tuesday
last.
A farmer whose name is believed to have
been Meynter, was driving four horse team
along the road, three or four miles from the
town Of Jonesborough during violent gust
Of wind and rain, and when opposite de-
cayed tree which was topling ready to fall,
he discovered the danger. and TO prevent its
falling upon his team or wagon, he gave
his leaders shlrp cut with the whip, and
they had scarcely made good their escape
before the tree came to the ground with
terrific crash. A limb, however, struck the
wagon. in which there were two females
and child. One, the wife of Meynter, was
drcadful!y i.ruised, and her child, two or
three years Of age, had its arm broken in
two places, and was otherwise severely in
iurcd
But now comes the worst Of this sad af.
fair. The horses became frightened and in
dashng off at the top OF their speed ran foul
of Il tree standing at the road side, the lead
ers taking different sides of it, and by that
means the driver, wheel horses and wagon
were thrown into a heap. The driver, poor
Meyntcr, or whatever his name is, was
drea FULLY crushed. One ofhis thigh bones
had been broken and protruded through the
skin above the knee. while the upper portion
was driven into the lower part OF the abdo-
men, forming rs it were, a horrible spike by
which bis life was taken. When the poor
man was taken from underneath the wreck
of his wagon, he was sTeechless from pain
and loss Of blood, and died in few hours.
The wife and child it is thought will soon re-
cover from their injuries.--tH Louis Intelit
,ggga1r
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
the Walker Tillibusters.

The Aspinwall Courier of the 18th Jan
uary says: "Lieutenant Sweeny, now Of.
the second regiment of the United States in
fantry. formerly Of the New York Voiun-
tecrs, informs us that when he left san
Diego, Dec. 3lst, Col. Walker had received
large rentorcements, and was carrying ey-
erything before him-tlle previous accounts
respecting his having been closely pressed,
were correct. Prior to the arrival Of the
reinforcement he was penned up by large
force. Lieutenant SHceny also informs Us
that adyices to the 3lst ult. from tile CITY Of
Mexico, received at Acapulco, confirm the
report we give elsewhere respecting Gads-
denis new treaty"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
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Wbip State Convention.

The Wings of Iowa will meet in Convention at Iowa
City "Wednesday, the 22d u February. A. ID. 1854
for the purpose OF nominating candidates for the fol-
low ing Offices to be supported at the ensuing State
elections. viz Supe rintcndenl of Public instruction
to b. clect"i Il the next April election; Governor,
Secretary of State, Auditor OF state Treasurer of State
and Attorney General, to be elected i'll the general
election in August next. Tn. basis Of representation
will BE- delegate for every hundred votes cast
II the late Presidential election in each county, and
every county in the State will be entitled to al least
delegate.
the Central Committee hope that there Will be n
fgl attendance IF delegates from ,eh county, bust
ofmpnrtanee will b: brought before the ConycA-
tim. BY order ofihe Central Committee.
Jan. Il, le54. JOHN =. COOK, Chairman.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

PIERCED ~ A SWORD FlsI.-The
British ship Lord Riversaale, on her
late voyage to Valparaiso, having
sprung leak at sea, the vessel was
hove down for repairs, when it proved
that the tusk OF sword fish had
pierced through the plank, which was
OF elm. three inches and half in
thickness. The point ofthc tusk pro-
jectea beyond the plank seven inches
clear, making ten inches AMI q half
thrust through the wood.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
The third division Of the road ;s IN r,,n in

The third division Of the road is to run in
northwestern direction from Muscatine to
Cedar Rapids. distance Of fifty miles, Ii
IS the intention Of the company to put il
under contract ea'ly in the spring, and the
entire road is to be finished by the first Of
April, iS55. This road may DC ultimately
extended to Minnesota az fast as the'settinr
OF the country along the route will require.
That will be ut no distant day.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

AN ApRolT ROBBERY I'VE learn that
General c. !. Sanders was robbed in the
streets of Lexington Thursday night, by a
patty of adroit thieves, OF the sum $l,725
in the following manner: Just as he was
approaching his residence, II stranger stepped
up to him in an apparent hurry, and said
.Sir. your office is on fire." Sanders turned
in great haste to 90 to his office, when he
was suddenly thrown to the CIR urd by rope
that had been stretched across the pavement,
and while down. party of two or three fell
lows su denly fell upon him and cut his
money from his pockets, and fled in the
darkness. A reward Of s 900 is offered
for their apprehension.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

A very good one is told Of Il Bufia-
10 hotel keeper. Two Erians stop
ped at his house, which is first
class one. They registered their
names and denoted their place Of res
ilence. When the hour for retiring
arrived, they were conducted to the
garnet, and shown two rickety bed
steals. scantily supplied with cover
ing. Feeling somewhat for their dig
nifty, they cxpostnlated with the lan!-
lord, AMI inquired whether his house
coull afford better accommodations -
lie replied that he certainly had much
better sleeping apartments, but that
they were in rcsverc for gentlemen =
The strangers felt decidedly ERIE
tated.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

HAIRY INcIpENr.--The only redccming
incident in the celc bration Of the Eighth"
occurred or Sunday night, at the ST. Charles
Theatre The bill announced that old Jor
dan, the matchess drummer, would appear
and beat the drum as he beat it on the morn
inc of battle to rcvei!e the Americans to
action, and as lie beat it again at night to
soo.he them to rcposc, after the arduous du-
ties OF the victorious day We're past. Full
one third of the audience visited the st.
Charles FOR no other purpose than to pay
tribute of respect to old Jordan. And as the
old veteran appeared, a loud and long cheer
swelled up from the audience, and was borne
far beyond the precincts Of the buldi 81
again and again he was called out, and II
seemed as il the audience would never tire
of his music The old veteran bowed his &C
acknowledgements, and apparently felt more
proud Of the enthusiastic applause bestowed
upon him than he would to have been seated
upon the imperial throne of Ilayti When
the tattoo was beat We were forcibly struck
with the remarkable coincidence that at the
same hour, on the same day and date, thirty
nine years ago, he beat the same tune up
on the e-feld of Chaimette. ". o.
D3ta.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
Wing County Convention.

There will DC a Convention oftlc Wh- party OF Scott
county al nas export, Saturday the 18th inst al
O'Clock p. NJ OF said day, select II Delegates
tend the State Wing Convention TO be hold IN the
22i inst at Iowa City nominal. stats officers to BE-
supported at the ensuing April and August elections
The several precincts oI Scott county requested
IL hold meetings and send Delegates 10 said County
Convention. Tie precincts entitled 10 Representa-
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

TuE GREAT VAIL OF CHlNA-CuEl-
OTIS CALcrLATIoN-ln a lecture on China
which he delivered at Boston the other day,
DR.. Browning said It had been calculated,
that if all the bricks, stones, and masonry
of Great Britain were gathered together,
they would not be able TO furnish materials
enough Tor the wall Of China; and that all
the buildings in London together world not
make the towers and turrets which adorn
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

The Widow Of Alexander Hamilton, tho
% years old, still retain her faculties IN an
astonishing degree, and convcrscs W u ease
and brilliancy. She always insists upon VS.
itors taxing glass from General Washing
TOMS punch bowl
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

Nry DROWNED. Two men were drown
cd hv walking into an air hole on Monday
n;,,bt they were residents Of Dubuque
county. One of them was named ,asey
md the other Morissey. Dnbnqns Herf
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
FRUIT TREES, EyERGREENS, &c.
Away e, Co1lQStoclx

Away e, Co111StoClk,
HAVE now nj their Nursery, two miles south west
Of Burington.a yer. large quantity OF Apple and
Cherry Trees, of suitable size for planting ont in Or
ohnrds Our Trees healthy. stecky, well rooted
and vigorous, and consist principally OF such kinds
have proven 10 be the most valuable market Fruits in
the West. together with others recommended by the
North Western Fruit Growers Couy eEton. Our stock
of APPLES is the largest and lin est that have
had IL an. one time for sale-anong which there
ljUUO Raw les lauc 10000 Northern Spy 10000 White
Nnttr Pcarnain. with mary other popular varieties
in large quantities, graduated TO suit the demand
Price ~ cents each, 10 per 100 per J00 $50 per
ieGO. for extra size more in proportion.
CHERRY IREEs--Scyera Thousand fine and we'll
Cherr! Trees, OF tho approved sorts graft
ed Mazzard or Heart Cherry stocks Price 40 10 so
cents each. S35 per lG6 $40 per lteC. For those
grated Aoro - cents each Of Pear. DIV ART Pear
ard Plum, We have but limited supply Of either of
Suitable size for transplantiGg Price 80 cents each
Grape Vines, Ounce bushes Red Dutch Currants &c..
10 10 Is cents each
EvERGREENS-B alstm Fir, Black Spruce, Hem
lock. Nof~a, Spruce. Red Cedar and American Afbor
vita Prize. from - cents To 81 80 each.
Il F7Orirrs promptly attended 10 and Trees subsian
TALLY pachc. TOR trans poration.
II 3<We woaid particularly request those wishing to
purchase, extensive stock. embracing
One Hundred Thousand well grown Trees of suit
atie for setting in Orchards. We personally pay
tic tosi strict attention IL tho propagation and cult!
Walton of our Trees III every stage OF their III, and
from long acquaintance with the business have be-
perfectly familiar with the peculiar habit aud
growth of of The varieties eultiva therefore
We consider no stronger guarantee { n be given.
Barlincton. Iowa, Jan. 3lst, ls5i-23 SIN
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
EXTENSIVE SALE
OF
Horses, Wagons 6 Harness, Cattle, Hogs,
Farming Tools, &c 20. 20.
AT AUCTIO

6OrsGS, WESSOs15 " 0n1ACSot SoteASS 4AS6SS
Farming Tools, &c 20. 20.
AT AUCTI0
rISIE subscribers will sell AZ cherry Wood Farm,
| miles East from De Witt, c int u Co., Town on
Saturday, the 18th day Of February, 1854.
All their stock Of Horses. Cattle, Hogs. Farming
Tools &c. Consisting in part Of the following yaua-
be articles.
span Matched Work Horses and Mares,
sets double Harness
2new two hsrse wagons
second hand !" +"
light buggy
s5 head Cows and young Cattle
l. Nr. old Bull
e5 head OF Hogs superior Stock
] sett Black smith Tools,
Threshug Machine,
Mccormick heaper,
Flows Harrows Hoes. Ptch-foIk. Saddle ard Bri-
die Surveyors Compass anda chains. splendid double
b, rrecd rifle, harvesting Cradle, lot Of Carpenter
Tools, Quarry Tools, Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture. and various articles numerous to mention.
Terms Of sale, al sums under s. Cash; ON all sums
So nine months credit will be given; purchasers
curty. deduction of 10 per will be allowed on
all sums S. for Cash
Sale 10 commence at II o'clock. II the day should
be very stormy the sale viii be postponed until the
following saturday.
4 quantity of the &C cbrated Canada Club Wheat
will be sold the time, in lots suit purchasers
for Cash.
WM A. s J. +. DAVIDSON.
Cherry Wood Jan Goth "a WITS
Banner. Jackson Co. Press and Whiteside Co. H.,
paper copy till sale and send bills to this Office.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
"I s.ill Live 81

Lord Byron once remarked: GLORY con-
sists IN being shot in battle and having ones
name reported wrong in the dead and
wounded list
We were never more strongly reminded
Of the truth of this assertion, and how little
the great are remembered after their death,
than on hearing, u few days since, the fol-
lowing anecdotc of Western farmer, try
inc to repeat the last words of the .'Good-
like Webster" Il Still Live"
A gentleman remarked. Life is very un-
ce-tain.''
"Ah yes" replied the farmer, chats true,
every word Off, and by the way, Captain,
that makes ne think Of what one of your big
Massachusetts men said when he died a spell
ago"
"Who was IT." cnquircd the captain.
well, don't jest call his name to mind
now butt any rate, he was a big politicianer
and lived near Boston, somewhere. My
newspaper said that when he died, the Bos-
ton folks pnt his image in their windows,
and had a funeral for a whole day"
perhaps it was Webster" suggested the
Captain.
"Yes. that's the name! Webstc,-Gener-
al Webster! Strange couldn't think of it
afore. But he got off good thing when ne
died He riz up in bed and says he, ant
dem wt"-Litrara Museum.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

Mrs. WAsutyGToN, the accomplished lady
OF the present proprietor OF Inc MOUNT YER
non Estate, on Saturday night presented hef
delighted husband with the first male ,hl.d
ever born in the Washington mansion lie
should be adopted by Congress and nam
ed Hail Columbia.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
WINDOW GLASS.

sIECElNED This incoming hy Railroad, large as
N sortuIeGt &c y indGw GLASS at the bcst Piitsbur
brands which vii! be sold at the lowest market pric
at No. 70 East Second Street ....-
WEBB Il SLOWER,
Davenport Feb sth, lisa.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

Us-ln the lat. fire ut San Francisco notice Il
rye quantity of Ayers Cherry pectorai burned. in
til ross .,s.on Of one ofhe Druggists Of that city. Gold
will not control disease ard even in that UIr country
they must provide this best of all remedies fer colds,
co tghs and affections ofhe lungs. Indeed we happen
to know that il is an almost ndis pensble companion
OF The mulie@rs and miners WHO much and 50
continually exposed 10 the eycrtl:uging atmosphere
ut that climate.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

A traveller found buffalo robe belonging
to hotel-kceper, who, on receiving 1t,
thanked the finder, remarking that a THANK
you'' was worth twenty-five cents, and
.rhank you kindly" was worth thlrty-sercn
and half cents Soon after, the traveller
called for dinner, ate it, and asked the land
lordwhat was to pay. TWENTY-FIVE cents, y
was the reply, Il thank you kindly" said
the traveller, and moved Off ''Herc my good
fellow stop and take the change remarked
the landlord, throwing down ninepence;
vour dinner was only % cents"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
PRESENTATION AND SUPPER.

The Ladies' Of lie Claire will present the l. o. o. F.
of LIE Claire Lodge. with BIBLE the ed Of Feb.
which will b: received with appropriate ceremonies.
After which. Supper viii b. prepared. together with
Other anlasrments suited 10 the occasion. Price Of
Supper sl,f0 It couple. Children half price
Io>r!-fo those who have lost = mark Of bc1uy
tiher hair. lwc would nodcsily hint application Of
Emerson's American Hair Restorative. whice is said
10 do iis duty in all cases. iticc iC6 in arg. Bot
lies, Sold by NEBD Il SToyEg.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
COOK & DILLON,
Attorneys ard Counselors AZ Law.
Day export, Nov lst, 1853.
Lands in State of Iowa For Sale.

Z DlA acres eflaifi in Ip. 20 North Range L.
DsDVU Scott Go. 4if0 acres OF prniric land in
IT.. 20 !. Il. west, Cedar county.
$500 acres of land in Up. 50 n. Range west Cedar
county. go Of laud in TIP 60 n X. > west, Co.
dar county.
sC6 acr.s Of land in Township e n. Bangc East.
Maseatinc county. AGO acres If land in Township z!
" r. East, Mnscatine county. 1900 acres Of land in
Clinton county mar line cf Iowa Central Railroad.
$3.50 of nd in Aiamnkee county. 1900 Of which
is prime timber. 10 acres Of land Dubuque, road.
20 aeres Of land near Walnut Grove.
TIL. above described :iiids i'll be sold 10 actual set
tiers In tracts and un time TO suit.
Dee. IL, 80. COOK d SARGENT.
COTTAGE III head ef Harrison street FIR sale. Price
I 81 900 Apply 10 COOK 4 SARGENT.
Dee 10, 30.
on LOTS In Cox d Sarecnt's 2nd addition to town
Iof Davenport viii be sold low on term of years 90
parties DESTROYS ofbaildiEg ON them.
Dec. IL, %
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

Loss OF laFE AND GREAT DEsrRUc-
rIoN OF Coal BoATs.----Thc Pittsburg
Chronicle of the 25th instant furnishes a
list of eighty coal boats and bdrgges, recently
destroyed on the Ohio river by the late
storm, and the loss of fifteen hoatincn by
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
Estate Of ychn Wilson

NrOTICE is hereby given ihat the 2Ch day Of Jan
IN uary, 1854, tho undersigned was appointed Ad-
mnstraior of the Estate Of the late John Wilson of
Rock Island county, Illinois. All persons having
Chains against said Estate requested present The
same for settlement. JOHN w. SPENCER
Feb l-92-sw
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
ZEN TISTR Y.
r n MYERS.
AUgTION & COMMISSION.

AUCTION & COMMISSION.
I,EATr < SMITH having located IN Davenport on
Froaf Strsst opposite the Bd .Gr, foe the purpose
Of carving on thc above business, would Respectfully!
.ay that they viii attend faithfully 20 any business %
the lire entrusted 10 thcmou door S.lns also ateua-
ed to- We are permitted TO refer 10
Ma,srs Uhrlaub, Sater Co, s3 lake 81, Chicago.
T. Uewper y o., Land Agents, 20 Clark
james Grsw. y pealef ~s' s'aho B..
John Link, -
ii. c. Anderson, Druggist, West Randolph;
II. S. Platt Cor. tn and Franklin Ayenue, ~ Louis
], l., PLArr, Auc,ionecr.
Auction sales ever! day this week commencing al
IL a. NJ. Jan y -o.h' 1923
NsnNEy IA Linn hv
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
NoRT3 WESTERN INSURANCE CoMPAN


INCORPORATED By the Legislature OF The STATE
1 New for; in le34, with a capital fall paid In, ,
5iJg6lD. GEORGE FISHER, President.
SAMUEL IiAWI.EY. Secretary.
COOK q SARGENT Agents.
Davenport Iowa. June 8, le53f0.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

The Importance of The ensuing elections induces 20
urge fill attendance Of Delegates II Lac above Con.
vcniion. JAMES TuoRI>GToS, for,,y Can,
a. SANDERS. : 49, "
i. e. FGITuS, $50 -"'
Ell
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09
Bargain.

81 ACRES land II miles norh Of tie city for sale on
III snod teruB 4 rare bargain II you apply soon 10
tah L, T., EAUS.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

VI Il have this day admitted JonE 2 DiIIoS, Esq
W paIneria our Law nrn. Professional Dnsii.es Is
Will hereafter BE- transacted in the ZANE Of Cook y
BltLoS. COOK \ BRO.
Nov Isl. lt..s.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

MARRIAGE At A FATHERS DEATH BEE !.
Major $ Il. lIobbic. First Assistant Post,
master General, is lying hopelessly i'll, Of
consumption, in Washington. II IS said
there was an affecting scene IN the sick
chamber of this gentleman on the 18th inst.
His daughter Mary was there. in the pres
ence Of her p ostrate and almost dying i0th
cr. united in holy wediock, by the Rev. Mr.
Butler, to Nathan Reese, Esl of Ncwbur@,
n. Y. The fond father, apprehended his
speedy dissolution, requested that the nup-
tals should be celebrated before he had
seen the last OF earth.
Major iIobbie was If one time a mcmber
Of Congress, from New York, and, as an Of
fccr OF the government, it is universally
conceded that he ever faithfully and assidE-
ously discharged his responsible duties.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
THE subscriber has received from the Eastern and
1 Southern Markets iarg, and wen selected stock
Ct goods OF all descriptions IN common use consisting
Of Dir, Goods. Boots and Shoes. Hats AMI caps,
Glassware, Quecnsware. Buffalo Robes,
,;roccrics. Dried Fruit, Cotton WARP.
Crrnet Chain Picking Yarn Cut Window Glass,
~ x H. l. q Kanawha salt Hardware,
Nets and Min SAWS Iron, all kinds, Stcp assofled
castings Nails all kinds, Grindstoncs,
Woo,lenwafc Live geese teaiher,,fiieh q oaaul
sole and Upper Leather, Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets, Paints and Oils, Dye Stufs, DC,
viii ii v III lie sold al small advance for Cab. As
int III keepng every thing in common USE, persons
vul ing era articles obtain hon on Front Street
AT Brick Store Opposite the NILS DaNohnort iowa
une u is5.~gg. j. NJ. bON Linz
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~>~~SN>-~>~r>~>sa'~
NJ MARRIED,

On the s-th ut. hy I. v. Blakcmnrt- Esq Mr..
Joas HEsRY QrickEHsTApr ard Miss MARGAEET
FAs9TAtE, 10Th of This city.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

very large stock and assortment Of NcStauho INNS
Butchers AVID others Table. Pocket. Pen, Butcher ami
shoe Knives. Kazors, Shears. Scissors, Carycrs, fca
great variety
Guns, Rifles, Gun Trimmings and Mountirgs,
single and Double Barrasd, English aud German
Rifles, Pistols, Mountings and frimmings-grcat VA
riCiN.
Together with general assoilmcat of other goods
usually kept in HaraM are store. saws every varic
w. Mill Cuts and Circular OF has, Gaaiity furnis he'd
manufacturers prices. u Orders promptly hiiea
aHd forwarded. 80
Fab lime CHILD, PRATT " co.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

PENALrg OF BROKEN PLEDGE.-On
Thursday last a man BY the name OF SAT-
ford was killed by being thrown from his
wagon. The accident occurred mile out,
on The plankroad, Mr.. Stafford being intoxica-
ted at the time and unable to manage his
horses or himself.
He was Son of Temperance, and had
faithfully kept the pledge for some months,
till the Saturday before his death, when
some kind friend prevailed on him to forsake
the 'fanatics;' and his death was the result
Of his friends persuasion, and his own bro
ken pledge ,Kso a.. Wig.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-02-09

The Cincinnati Commercial gives the
following statement in relation to the feel
ings of Il person in extreme danger ut
the time Of the falling OF Licking
Bridge:
Taylor Keys, who was on the bridge at
the time otthe accident, and was slightly in
iured, describes his fall in the most graphic
style. During the descent, he says that ev-
cry action of his life was recalled to his
mind The most trivial circumstances were
remembered. The past was spread out
like great map before him, upon which he
could trace every footstep he had ever taken
and the flture-he confessed he had not
much time to think of that bnt like true
American. he slapped his hand on the pocket
book, which was in his brooches pocket and
held GIL for dear life, and one or twice during
The lrightiul descent, wondered, what the
old woman would d. for market money"