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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24
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All, sweetcr ;ilan lie Il yleap liarF, o'
the hum Of singing birds, may DC heAfd
daily 10 IA II our thorough fares, streets and
suburbs, the sound Of tie hanr eF, hatchet
aud sas, don't yea believe i, .Aen take gour
saaa for fvw MINUTES ia font vi Our post
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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

ELEcTRlc CAELE Pm TI.E MsDITs2EAHEhN.
The h1gr electric cuiric 'ar the Madherra-
mean sI5msfiHc telegraph measures one
hundred and seventy miles III length, con-.
prisnq six conducting copper wires, coated
Fi,ii a sohitlcn iinpefyiGus H. vet, aga
covered gIth hemp, &c and the hole pro-
tdcted Dy gllyanazed iruD " re Of jmmef#a
t-EDrtli, tile entire MSS wcigtlnT near
one ,i,u nsaaI tons. The ra., viii be ran
oat u Cane GDrss. in G1~siea.u distance a.
enc hundred ten miles, the remaining ten
miles bling allowed for the depth it has 10
traverse.
The electric wires are being laid dow u
III entire breadth Of Corsca 10 the atraits
II Bunifac.a, and see nd cablcc, one hun
Ired snd fifty miles !png, il in the coarse
# construction, 10 BE- submero, 4 across
hese Writer'S 70 rtach the shores Of Sardi-
10. From the op?nsi.1 poiut of the Is
aud third cable is 10 be aid down 10
ile coast IF hGica 70 T'gnis.--- Rosio4
POI.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24
Stick 10 Some One Pursuit.

There cannot be greater error than =,
be ireqaeI--lt changing ones business. II
any man will look around and notice who
have got rich and who have MOI out of those
he started lite with, he viii lind tha, h.
successful have generally stuck to some one
pursuit.
Two lawyers, for example, begin to prac.
tice al the same time. Ones dego,es b;s
whole MUD to his professions; LAYS in slow.
~ q stock Of legal learning, and waits ma.
tiantly, il may be for years, till he gains an
opportunity 70 show III superiority tn.
othe, firing or such slo. work, dasles in.
10 politics. Generally, At the end of TWEEN.
years the latter will not be worth penny
while the former will have a handsome prac.
tiee and counts his tens Of thousands in bank
stock or mortgages.
Two clerks attain a majority simul,ape.
ouslg. One remains with his former en-.
ployers. or ut least in the same line of,rste
III at first on small salary then on larper.
until finally il he is mestous he is taken in.
10 partnership. The other thinks il be-
meath him 10 iii subordinate position, now
ina, he has hr-ame a man, and accordingly
starts Ia some ether business on his own
account, or undertakes new firm in the cid
lluc Ut trade. Where docs he end, Often
10 soIvency, rarclo il riches. To this every
merchant can testify
\ young man is bred a mechanic He
acquires dlstaste Tor his trad, however,
thinks i Is 4 tedious way 10 get ahead ard
sets 1at for the " 81 OF California But,
Hi most eases. the same restless, discomfort.
Cd and speculative spirit whc', carried him
anRy 1t first renders continuous application
At any place irksoml to him; and 50 he soes
wandering about thc world a slrt Of sem.
fizrd Arab, really Fagrant in character
ard sure to dc lHsuleni NJ antimc his
fellow apprentice has grown comfortable IN
b5F rsatust4nrcs aud j even perhaps a
tiiiz ot max. There are men ct abili,g
sa evaft walk ot life wha are notorious for
ut 4 tttrg aoas. Go WI r. YOU vii,
yeH VII geaeraIly ind that ii who have
failed IN life aer those y ho never stuck 10
aut pursuit - Lagr.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

The Rock ISLAND BRIDGE, II has been
supposed by many that the work on this
structure has been suspended, in accordance
\ with The recent order 81 the governmc ut
oflicili - that effect. This is not the ease.
The grading on the Island is being rapidly
completed, ana the stone abutments and
piers on The lnlis side OF the river are al
ready finished. On the Iowa side tie ubHt-
uabt is y,r. nearly cCmp5.tei and cCii''r
dgris are neg teiag placed in the toain river.
tn Begin on the pisrs. with favorable Wei
Their aud water ia So can BE- finished by the
1T Of January next. A aa order from III"
war drpar' megt Cannot reach the work u
The river NJ a H., some other IN nsures must
be i?keu lit - stopped We Hndarstanu
that II II int ntion u the cvu"any te pre- r
seed with the contract un'ii arrested By actu-
al iutrre utign If iaw or the tarppsition ~
ar yden,ial d;ifscuities Nothing short Of
these will effect the case-R. t. AIDE.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

Ar LAsr-W sincerely congratulate
our friend OF til Miners Express, Mr.. Mer,
ritt, upon his appointment to the highly hon
orable position Of Surveyor Of the Port OF
the prout city u Dubuque Thongh not rs
iut az sur,c VI tile pieces which have been
conferred upon certain Of his professional!
hrethcrn IL isf without It's consolations
in the way # useful, not TO saw active en-
ploymcri, and will be found at III ttnes sug-
pestiyc II pleasing and philosophicoitetiec-
rons. t. be Surveyor VI Il Port away on,
here II Town "somc"-and the happy pos.
SCISSOR OF such a distinction may well reseI
in the lines 81 poct--
It's Iaa-Riae"nl ibirF, TO be .et-iI-i4w
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

Too hGrH BUSINESS IS world u
taffeS BIZ comm rec; nothing IS ever gwen
aay hat cfsg thing ~ huush, and paid for.
II t. exclusive ani absoittr surrender OF
aarselYes to mairFisi pursuits we material
a. the mind we lose that class 81 satsfas-
irons Of which tn mind is The region and the
resource. \ y0a"g man In business, tor IN
stance. begins : ieal thr eNb .eCatifg glow
af success ag3 4 aarhngi. determines 10
a4anIQn himself to is dellcins whirl. He
says to himself, ! viii aut Think ot nothing
but business until have made so fauch mon
ey, and then vii! begin new lie. vii
esther books, and pictures and trends
will i,lye kn1wledge, taste and cultivation
IN perfumes of -caiarsinp, and winningman.
aeys. Twin thru see foreign countries,
I and converse With accomplished men.
7 viii drink deep OF the fountain Ut classic
( lore. Pl,iosJ phY shall gatde me, history
shaii instruct and 3pelty shall charm me; SCI
cnCe shall npen ~ me her world OF wohdes
4 shall then remember my present lie Of
irulgerv as one recalls u pieasant dream
when the morning has dawned lie Keeps
\ nis seif-rngistrrsd WON. He bends his lhots
dawna ard AID nails them 70 the dust. Nv
I cry power, eyry affection, every taste, es-
( cept thos, which his particular occupation
cat iuto play. IL len = starVe. Over me
= gates oi his mind he writes, III letters ~hch
he who runs may read, mo admittance eS-
+ tept 81 Business IN time he reaches the
gaal u h- hopes but noW insutednatnre De-
gins to cl4i4. Ter reyengc, That which was
I once uunullral Is now natural 70 him. Inc
eu.grce cuh.traint has becom r'gd De-
fprmity The spring Of bis mind Is broSeh'
. l. can 10 longer lit his thoughts from ,he
( g-ounl. Books and knowledge, and vase
discourse and the amenities Of art, ana 'he
cordial nf wi ndship, are like words IN
range tongue To the hard, smooth sur
face of his soul nothing genial, graceioi VI
winning win cling. He cannot even p.rse
his voice Of is iawning tone, or puck ''oi,.
his face the mean, money-sethng h,a'A
which the child does not look at without
ceasing TO smile. Amid the graces ana OF
namenis of wealth he is like blind man IN
picture gallery. That which he mas COM
he must continue - do: he must accu'''uia"
riches which he cannot ENJOY, and cohsen',
+ plate The dreary prospect OF growing o u.
without anything to make age veneraoie y
attractive, tor uge without wisdom ana "''",
out knowedee is the ln'er's eoia "'''0''
+ the winters tife,--Uiliard,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24
Death O. the Notorious JOAQUIN.

The Placer California; Democrat thus
describes the death OF this cello brated bandit,
after long pursuit. tv parry Of rangers,
under Lieutenant ByrRt .Thcy (the ban
di,s) were encamred on the bank OF the Rio
Cuntura, al IT, sink. They were III staipn
as 10 the character of their approaching en-
eHJieA-- opposing the rangers % be mustang
eat Cheers until hyrnCs was within fifteen
feet Oh gain, u whom he cri q OFT, J2a-
qain, haze g you al last, F" joaquin made
no rep Y, bui immediately maunted beaut :
fIl buy mare, and attempted to ride eff
Captain Bvrfes shot al him, and several
o'hersfolIoRed suit. A running fight now
took place. Muriati retTeGted IL a high badk
three # the men followed him. his animal
wes very swiff anti Mr. White shot her In
the with his rife, which 50 disabled her as
10 prevent ter trag Ting. Joaquin nov dis
mounted, threw Up his hand, aud cricd OF
10 Spanish, .-D3n't shoot d = ,in--Ttn dead I"
IL Immediately fe!l OF his face, and died al
mD-t instantly -having received at least
half dazcn bulls in Ills body The others
were fighting 10 another direction. THREE
finger D Jank and three others were Killed,
aud one taken 10 MARTINEZ, where he was
hung.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

a Lose FfLL.--The Post route bill,
which vas signed by the President on
Thursday nigh, required FOR its enrotlmen,
one Thousand shcets Of parchment cost
ing 5000 II is reorganization nj all the
EXISTING post routes IN the United S4tes,
Is which Some six ar seruu hundred new
ones are 0dIad. tho arraHp mcnt is al.
phab, lrai, frr the convenience u refer
pvCe
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

rAurp.--Ta Is-eiln''s anl has3'sn~
less Baak u Memphis, Tennessee has tail'
-.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24
4 XIV epselsg 81 Coaassr;si: Cola.

DrL-s Bank Mirror F2ys large aMaan'r
Of counterfeit ten ce.t pieces are bsine
circulated III Nea Yurk aud Boston, Of IL
most dangerous kind ever invented. TAcg
have G 9iIess an liberty pole, car, stare
and date on one side, and Ented States a
America, wreath ana Zone Dime" 20 the
other. and apaaerts be maru,ac.ufs1 oat
oftype metal, aud are gaagaujzsl oTer. -
They have exact weight, SIC, thickness anf
aPpearronce Of the genuine, bpt bfe-E as
easy a. type.
Among the Wings elected = the state
Senaie ia NORTH Carolina, We observe lhe
names Of the Hon. Wii'iam 4. Graham,
late Wing candidate f,r the Vice Presiden,
cy. the Hon Kenneth Rayner, Distinguish
ed WIG member Of Congress in former
years. ead the Ii ~. D. d. Barfinger, ST.,
cur Miaistes 70 span.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

Henry A. Wisa will be- the next Demn-
cratic caata@ft f1rG0yefHor Of Virginia, it
is press "a. The hAo~ MotlnDgs thiak
llcy c4a beat BIN.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

man residing in Dartmouth, Mass, re-
Gently walked from TINT town 10 Worcester
transacted the business he had in view, and
r. turned home in four days. The distance
travcicd was rising one hundred AMI forty
mites. Ilcwas afraidt5 trust h;@self in The
rtrs, his mind having been spmaeh work
ed upon by tht fearful accidents on our
r4.lruad- within tn: past f." years, and
thought by far the safer course was 10 per-
form the journey on foot, where his progress
though slow would be sure.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

SwEARisG.-The following good sneedo:e
il told Of Henry Ward Beechar, by New
York correspondent of the Ne" buryport
Herald;
one OF the hottest Sabbaths OF last sum-
mcr, after the usual preliminary services, he
arose to announce the subject Of his morn
ing's discourse; and looked around upon the
congregation pas cd his right hand across
his forehead and through his HAIR, and in a
cool aud uh-hand manner made the remark.
: lis id hot"
The congregation was startled into wake
tulne-s, and many just composing them
selves for good Aap--io some @iii nap il
in church. even under such preaching az
iiaary Ward Beecher' opened their
eyes ID blank astonshnant. After brief
pause, the eccentric divine went on 10
say:
Such lie the expression @hieh heard
used by no less Than fifteen persons, calling
themselves gentlemen 0t re2pgetabilty, IN
uaIkng nom MY residence to church this
morning, Itd the majority Of these fifteen
persons are nov within the SQUAD ul my
voice. W.tg are sc t1lthaNe not heard the
divine eou mauG-'Sweur not at arr And
he went on TO give tn m such q lesson on
profanity that few lot him can give, and
which Hcne who heard han viii soon for
get.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24
Nav York, Aug. 10.

This morning an explosion occurred in
the printing iabiishlaeht Of Benedict g.
Co, NJ. 10 Spruce street, Workmen had
been engaged il making gas connections
WIKI street mains, md it - supposed that
Cos escaped fitting the rear basement, and
when light was brought in the explosion
occurred. Fears are entertained that some
ofthe workmen were injured, but it is be
ieyed that all escaped.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24
By Telegraph.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival ef the Baltic.
Nrw yorK. al. p. NJ. Aug. 10.
Advance in BreaGstuiss

NEW UKA, - T. NJ. NHT. To
The steamer Baltic arrived at O'Clock
this afternoon.
Cotton ffner--salea Of days a5,ooo
bales SPECTATORS taek 1900 and exporters
took 1900. *
Ftoar il good request, but rather henvy
Western as, Ohio 3js: Wheat advanced
cd Corr Is. Lard firm, 55s. Pork dull
Beef uncliangsa.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24

The regular democrats Of the Isl Con-
rressional District have nominated Judge
Samuel Wellsto Congress. Mr., McDonald
the present Representative OF the district
who voted Tor the Nebraska bill did not
not receive single vote OF the Conven-
ton.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-24
ST. PETERSEN RsH, Jul

The G-aar supported b. the grand pake
Constantine, wil resist " the last, and
sincc the fleets OF the enemy have LETT
Cronstadt, hi is more determined than eY-
er.
Count Mcsselradet, the GRAND duke
Kronpr.nse. ny all Hoy can 10 prevail el.
the Emperor 10 altar his policy. Their eE
forts was III vain, and although their adher
ants to increase daily in numbers. The
Old Russian party has yet the preponder-
augp.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
MURDER WILL OUT.

Nearly ten years ago two planters, and the
overseerer of one of them, were travelling from
one part of Texas to ahother Night found
them beside a river which they were unable to
ford ,and where they would have to wait ill morn
ing before they could be ferried across The
weather was fine, the travellers werewell armed
and as they were accustomed to wildwood jour
neyings, they soon prepared rough accommoda
tions for the night. AS they had travelled far
and fast during the preceding day, the planters
were soon in the enjoyment of "tired nature
sweet restorer, balmy Sleep" and no sense OF
danger disturbed their slumbers. Not so with
the overseer. For him there was no sleep. A
thirst for filthy lucrc, his greed had banished
sleep, his blood ran riot, and he saw RED He
knew that the planters had large sum of money
with them, and as neither he nor they were
known in the section of country in which they
then sojourned, he thought the opportunity a fa-
vorabls one for possessing himself their wealth.
But in order to do so he must first murder them
And what hindered him from doing 50! They
had already rendered themselves incapable OF
defence by yielding to Deaths first cousin,
sleep" and in moment he could transfer them
to the domains of the sterner and more terrible
of the cousins. And he did so. A blade, won
derously keen, was drawn witt hand of demo.
MAC frmness across the throat of one planter,
and leaden death was sent from al pistol in the
ear of the other. Then did the red robber con-
slider himself man of wealth. for the sum which
he had gained by the double murder entitled him
SO to think He fled the country; went to the
federal capital, became beau, and participated
in wild and reckless pleasures to his hearts con-
tent. But gambling and other dissipations gave
wing to his riches and they fed away. Even'u-
ally, being reduced to poverty, he, by the prose-
cuton of successful burglary, again filed his
purse. But the crime was raced to him, and he
was arrested tried and sentenced for five years
to the penitentiary. Before the expiration oft the
erm. he was pardoned by President Polk, and
train of circumstances recently pointed him out
as the murderer of the Texas planters, and re,
QUESTION of the Governor of Texas to the Exec
utive of South Carolina was responded to by the
delivery Of the fugitive to an officer, who had
charge of the requisition. The resutis that the
overseer, under the name of John Schultz, is
now confined in the First District police prison Of
this city, on his way to the scene of his greatest
crime and that the sway of the transgresser is
hard" is evidenced by the sharp clank of his
iron manacles.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

childhood, aed them as they stand in all the
breadth asal richness Of their meaning with out
better experience of life, and nothing short of
utter aston shment and admiration will be our
feelings. Such gems of wisdom in such golden
scttings ttsi s,ne who lived and died before the
name afsass~ybm was known among the nations
'ad is ssaas the world sages have since sprung
:, hagoafewd perception of human character
M x zll conditions and moods, what compre-
dtnslsc exhibition of life and its whole compass,
and Divine Providence in its moral aims and
certain rewards and unavoidable punishments,
'9aat counsals to frugality, industry moderation
prudence, banevolence, peace! What varied
illustrations con man and beast, nature and
art How terse and polished the style! How
condensed tn thought To think of reading
the little book through in day would be folly
although itsGipe may be run over in an hour.
Each line is u sernloh, and gives food for new
reflection every time we recur to it-Rev. Sam
uI Osgood.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

The RIVER AND THE BRooK.-A small Brook
fell with a rushing sound into River, which
flowed calmly and silently along.
81 do not understand" said the noisy Brook
to the River, why you pass by so quietly. If
were in your place would dash onward, so
that shoald be heard for miles around''
~" replied the River, "who water the
country for many hundred miles aroud, and
supply the inhabitants of my banks with abund-
ance of fish, who bear many vessels to the sea,
am known and honored by the world although
I do not dash onward with loud noise. 1t is for
you, rather, who ripple but for few miles over
the pebbles to do this, that it may, at least, be
known that you exist" ...-...
A sage WAS standing upon the shore, and he
said to the youth near him, " Seest thou! The
greater the merit, the greater the modcsty."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02

BREAD ON THE WATERs.-A Swiss boy of re-
markable promise was refused by his father the
necessary aid for prosecuting studies for which
he had strong prediction. The good pastor
of the parish in this emergency came forward
and furnished the necessary means,-the boy
was sent to the University, and in the course of
time rose to the highest eminence among scien-
tific men. His name has no superior in his de-
partment.
Many years had passed away, and tho Swiss
boy thus befriended was now, with place and
nav equal to the distinction which his studies
had won, resident of this western world. He
lived solitarily, amid plenty and luxury. But
reverse had come upon his ancient friend, the
benefactor of his youth. Religious persecution
had visited his native Canton, and the Swiss
pastor, now an old man, had been driven from
his flock, without home or means to procure
one. The scholar lost no time in transmitting to
the venerable man an invitation to share with
him. his purse and table; the invitation was
accepted, and added to the pleasure of having
given to the world man of science, the Swiss
has had the happiness of proving in his own
experience the truth of that Divine promise,
" Cast thy bread upon the waters, and thou
shalt find it after many days" su
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-03-02
THE BLACKLIST PAGE IN ENGLISH HIS
TORY.

The following is an extract from GA Child's
History of England" by Charles Dickens. It
relates to the horrible atrosities committed by
James and his satellites, avowcdly with the
object of sustaining religion and law;
"Thc atrocities committed by the Government
which followed this Monmouth rebellion form
the blackest and most lamentabe page in Eng
lish history. The poor peasants having been
dispersed with great loss, and their leaders hay
ing been taken one would think that the i'm
placabe King might have been satisfied. But
no he let lose upon them, among other intol-
erablo monsters, Colonel Kirk, who had sarv-
ed against the Moors, and whose soldicrs--called
by the people Kinks lambs, because they bore
lamb upon their flag, as the emblem of
Christianity--were worthy of their leader. The
atrocities committed by these demons in human
shape are far too horrible to be related here. 1t
is enough to say, that besides most ruthessly
numbering and robbing them, and running them
by making them buy their pardons at the price
of all they possessed, it was one of Kinks favo-
rite amusemcnts as he and his officers sat drink
ing after dinner, and toasting the king, to have
patches of prisoners hanged Inside the windows
for the company's diversion; and that when
their feet quivered in the convulsion of death,
he used to swear that they should have music to
their dancing, and would order the drums to
beat and the trumpets to play. The detestable
king informed him, as an acknowledgement of
these services, that he was very well satisfied
with his proceedings. But the. kings great
delight was in the proceedings of Jcfreys, now
a peer, who went down into the west, with four
other judges, to try persons accused of having
had any share in the rebellion. The king
pleasantly called this Jeffreys' campaign
The people down in that part of the country
remember it to this hour as The Bloody Assize.
1t began in Winchester, where poor deaf old
lady, Mrs. Alicia Lisle, the widow of one of the
judges of Charles the First (who had been muir
dered abroad by some Royalist assassins), was
charged with having given shelter in her house
to two fugitives from Sedgemoor. Three times
the jury refused to find her guilty, until JEFF
freys bullied and frightened them into that false
verdict. When he had extorted it from them,
he said, Gentlemen, if had been one of you,
and she had been my own mother, would have
found her guilty; '-as / dare say he would.
He sentenced her to be burnt alive that very
afternoon. The clergy of the cathedral and
some others interfered in her favor, and she was
behcaded within week. As a high mark of
his appreciation, the king made Jefreys Lord
Chancellor and he then went on to Doreester,
to Exeter, to Taunton, and to Wells. 1t is as
tonishing, when VIC read of the enormous injus-
tice and barbarity of this beast, to know that
no one struck him dead upon the Judgment seat.
1t was enough for any man or woman to be ac-
cused by On enemy, before Jeffreys, to be found
lguilty of high treason. One man, who pleaded