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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-10-10

GENT. PEyroX's FAEA.-Farming;on, the resi-
deuce Of the late General Peyton, in AlbeinHrl" coun-
ty, was sold OH Tuesday last, as advertised. IT was
bid in at The rum OF $40 per acre, about loOo acres
bein. in the tract.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-10-10

DEArm or CHARLES llowARD.-Tlc Bulletin, Of
last evening, announced the sudden AMI unexpected
death III Charles Howard, ESD, late clerk of the
Hastings Court of thi. city. He died in Il distant
county. Oh Wednesday last. The cause Of h- death
WAS hemorrhagc, produced by the rupture OF Il blood
vessel.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-10-10

MANY THINGS IN FEW WORDS."--A poor
bachelor never looks go piiiable rs when he Is look
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
Man and Wife Houssless A Singular Case

We are told of an amusing scene en-
acted at late hour few nights since. The
wife OF a gentleman living on - street
had, by the permission Of her husband ac-
companied another lady and her husband to
the theatre, and as they lived in the same
street, the man and wife left their compan-
ion ut her own door, and proceeded on their
way home. Contrary to her expectations
and request, she found the night latch
down, and she was unable TO get in. The
servant having gone out to spend the night
with neighborng servant, left her no re-
course but to awaken her husband. Thus
determined, she commenced ringing the door
bell violently, but could not obtain re-
sponse, as her liege lord slept remarkably
sound
Her desperate situation, caused renewed
c1ertons, and after full twenty minutes tug
cling at the bell-pull, she finally heard the
sound of approaching footsteps. Slowly
the door opened and my lord and master APP
peared dressed with nothing on except his
linen, who half asleep, in vain attempted to
open his eyes, sis that you my dear!' adj
dressing his wife "Certainly it is" rather
prt,shly answered the lady. Il have been
ringing this half hour" "The deuce you
have" returned the husband, stepping on
TO the stoop and looking at the heavens, as
men are apt to do, when slam! bang. came
the door shut in their faces. A rear door
having been left open caused current oil
air to rush through the hall and had closed
the door in rather summary manner
The door was closed the husband in his
- linen, and the night key in his pantaa-
looms pocket upstairs. How they finally
succeeded in gaining an entrance to the"
house, and how they were surprised by one
OF the police, who supposed the man TO be a
ghost or L burglar, we have passed our word
not to tell.-ANany Transcript.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

COMMON PRuDENcE.--A few days since,
resolution was proposed in the House OF
representatives, TO place ten millions OF
dollars in the hands Of the President OF
The United States, for him to use during
The recess of Congress, if he saw fit to 90
So Our readers will be glad to learn. that
,he reprthensible proposition was PROMPT
Y voted down by a two,hirds vote. H.
should not be entrusted with any public
money beyond the amount of his salary,
and he should be relieved from drawing
mat at the earliest possible day, Ga'cna
Coz.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

An INCIDENT OF THE Iowa CAMPAIGN.
A good story is told Of what happened
at democratic meeting in Nlnneshiek
county, Iowa Certain democratic candl-
dates for office commenced addressing the
meeting with the American flag waving
above them. All went on well Tor awhile,
until, the candidate speaking began to
launch out in the most enthusiastic manner
in favor OF the Nebraska measure, when the
true flag was silently lowered and blact
one raised in its place. The candidate oid
not notice the change and when he got
along in his speech 10 the part where allu-
sion was made to ''the free and glorious
banner" that was waving above them, (the
speaker pointed upward in sort Of ecstac,y,)
the audience could hold in no longer, but
such an explosion Of laughter broke out as
never before shook those prairies.- Chicago
Jour.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

How TO MAKE PURE MILK."-The fol-
lowing paragraph from the ". 0. Mirror
affords an idea Of the practices which are
prevalent in most OF our large cities;
"it any OF our readers would like to know
how pure milk is made, let them go early OF
morning to Sixteenth st, near Tenth ave
hue (there'sa brewery or distillery near and
they will see from thirty to fifty mlkmen,
whose fine wagons are labelled "Orange
County Milk" sWestchester County MIR
Duchess County Mlk," and other choice
HANDKERCHIEF as the morning comes taxing
the street pump for water to half I'LL Their
cans. After the water is put in yellow
powder is s;tted into the can, and the whole
shaken up until it becomes pure milk, OF q
rich creamy color. A reliable friend, who
has witnessed the operation, says that the
mllkmen make no disguise of their manufac-
turing practices"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

Hog. JOHN BELL.-It is alike fortunate for
Tennessee and the Union that Mr.. Bell is
a member Of the United States Senate
The recent attack of Toon.Ds and Church
well, instead Of detrac;ing from his influence
az Senator, c. the regard of his constituent.
cy,has strengthened botn. His popularity is
greater to-day in Tennessee, than it ever
was before. Wings and Democrats accord
to him high order Of talent and integrity.
which, in these days, is sadly wanting in po-
litical life. If our people differ with Mr..
Bel! upon the Nebraska and Kansas bill,
they nevertheless admit that he was con-
scientious in the position he assumed
Whether it was expedient to disturb the
Missouri compromise is question upon
which some of the best men Of the South
are still divided. Aside from our own pri-
vate opinion of the merits of this bill, and
the expediency of its introduction, we have
no hesitation in saying it was bid for the
Presidency BY lis original mover, and Mr..
Bell has gained favor with us by his digni-
ty and manliness of his opposition tot it. A
small remnant remains in the United States
Senate Of those who by their talent and pa
triotism have contributed to the National
renown-Uho are worthy TO be compeers Of
Clay and Calhoun, Of King and Webster
OF that remnant we recognize the name Of
Bell, and Rusk and Clayton. They have
stood the test of time and never been found
wanting. They constitute our shield of
protection against the incursions of that
horde of demagogues who constantly throng
Washington, and are too often privileged
with seat in the Capitol. Memphis Eagle.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
Large FARM for Sale.


4 SUPERIOR stock farm; we'll waered of so0scres,
"a of which 40 under feEce--about 32o acres ID
GOOD cusvation--lG0 acres IN good tmh and wood,
situate Il miles from Dayenl ort. Terms Of payment
very liberal
on the Mississippi river miles above Davenport
For particulars apply 10 EADS NICHOLS.
ALSO aatul little farm of ITO acres, milesfrom
the Court House, on road 10 Mascatne-well improv-
ed; Orchard sc; call early.
MSo a good aarin of q, acres near Blue Grass
dwelling out buildings orchard. &e well watsred,
very desirable. EapS y NiehoA.Ls.
Is ACRES--4o acras improved, continuing build.
ips sites adjoining west side OF Davenport, ana
commanding beautiful view OF the rver--Towns and
surrounding country. NV,
Quarter sections OF fine Land near the town OF wal
cot,-32O acres . miles north OF Waicats.
CITY RESIDENCES FOR sALE--e beautiful dwell
irgs on lots II and u. Corner Of % ard Answorth 81
in t;rcrp, Second Additionally cling house and lot IL
hIock ~ sort, of Court House:
Lo,ss and in block 7o--2 Lots in block IL
Loi Corner 9TH and Harrison Sts: I large loS Cor
nor OF It'll and Perry aS fttront Oh sh Corner Ct Rock
Island;
otensrncnts on 10. Z, block G5;
lots on Sd 81, Corner of farnham,
Ooo Acres o! Land in Cedar county,
1900 :. in Muscatile COUNTY,
1000 do in Iowa do
5000 do do IN Poweshisk do
For ps rticulars and consultation OF Maps, call en-
Aurs EADS g. NICHOLS.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT New York
A Gas House at New York, fell down on
the goth ult., burying some fifty persons in
the ruins, of whom several were killed, and
many others wounded. The building was
erected on what is called "made ground"
which, giving way, caused the fall of the
building. It's wondered that of some hun
drod and fifty persons employed on the
premises, so MANY escaped.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

A novel case was brought before the u
s. Cour, at Philadelphia. Tuesday Morn
inf. Itseems that m named Nlit'"'"
Tayior, an old countcrlsiter, was short
time u 60 sentenced to the h'yom,ens,ng
prison, being an expert workman, he was
nlaccd IN the Tnraing Department, md 1cFtte
Ia prison made counterfeit len erat pteces
witch he circulated through his eonieder-
s'es
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
n,sco,rrrr.-How univers.l it is!-

n1scoNrEHT.-How universal it isl
Wa never knew man, says cotcmpora-
~ who would say ~ am content" Go
where YOU will, among the rich, or the poor
,he man Of competence, or the nun who
s.rns bis bread by the daily sweat of his
Row. YOU hear the sound Of murmuring and
the voice of complaint. The other day we
stood by cooper as he was playing tune
Nth an adze round cask. "Ah!" sighed
he. "mine Is a hard lot--forever trotting
round like dog. driving away at hoop"
nHeipbo," sighed blacksmith in one of
the hot days, as he wiped the drops Of per-
spiration from his brow, while the red hot
;ron clowed on his anvil, .this is life with
nverpeance-meltiEg and frying ones self
over a fire." "Oh that ] were carpen-
,ern calculated shoemaker, as he bent
oycr his lapstone, shcre am day after day,
working my soul Away in making soles for
others. cooped up in this little seven by
nine room" 81 am sick of this outdoor
wo,kn exclaimed the Carpenter, "boiling
and sweltering IN the sun, or exposed to
the inclemencies of the weather, if | only
were a tailor" "This is too bad" perpet.
u,lly cries the tailor, ''to be compelled to
eli perched up here plying the needle all
she while-would that mine were a more
active lfe." "Last day ofgrace-the bank
won't ACCOMPLISHMENTS won't pay
what shall dol" mnrmnrs the merchant,
II would rather be a truck horse, u dog,
ANYTHING" "Happy fellows" groans the
lawyer, as he scratches his head over some
perplexing case, or pore over some dry re.
cord, "happy fellows, had rather hammer
stone than cudgel my brain on Il tedious
question" And through all the ramiiica-
tons Of society, all are complaining o. their
condition-iin finding fault with their partcu.
lar calling. "If were only this or that,
o. the other, | should be content" is the
universal cry, "anything but what ! am -
So wags the world, so it has wagsed and so
il will wag.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
hicGREG0R LAWES & BLAKEM6RE,
Bankers, Exchange, Note & Real Estate Brokers,
No. LIE Claire Row,
DaYannnrt. TnvEa

1JaNor.s and Butts collected and proceeds remit
ted TO any part the United States at current rates Of
Exchange.
: The highest current rates paid for BiAs Of Err
change, Goa and Sitrer.
geSieht Drafts on all the principal cities of the
United States aud Europe for sale at lowest rates.
II 7INTEREsr ALLOWED on Deposits, on time or to be
checked far at sight
n PLAxp WARRA ANTS constantly on hand and for sale
at lowest rates.
II PREAL Estate bought aud sold on commission;
JPTAxEs paid for non-resdents and others;
NT'TITLEs Investigated and Abstracts furnished;
nPBosps and Mortgages bought and sold and loans
negotiated.
REFER TO-
JOHN THOMPSON, Esq. Banker, \. Y.
MEssRs. PAGE & BACON. Bankers. ST Louis, Mo
S. II. MANN, Cash. Rock Island Bank, r. l., Ills.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

ADVANTAGES OF JUDIcrors ADVERTISING
A gentleman of Boston built fine house,
at a great expense, short distance rom
the city. 1t was splendid residence, bit
he got tired Of ii, moved back to the CITY,
and went to an auctioneer to have it disposed
of The auctionccr advertised il in such
clowinr terms that the owner did not recog-
nze the description of his own properly
and when the day OF sale arrived nc SEM a
friend to bid of at any price. place tha'
had SO many advantages as the auct'oneers
advertisement enumerated. The gehtie,,
man is now back in his old quarters ana
whenever he thinks Of moving his wife reads !,
the auctioneer's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Post.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

DEATH YRoM SrNsTRoKE.-l esterday
evening, man whose name was David
White, a railroad laborer, from Marietta.
Ohio, fell down near Bennett's Mil, and
died soon afterward He had two suits OF
clothes on, and was carrying two carpet
bags. We learn that Sl96 8 were found
on his person, $3.50 Of which we're in cheeks
and the balance in coin. He arrived in
this place on Monday, and was on his way
TO ioin the railroad laborcrs few miles be-
low the !NuScatine Jour.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

MAINE Law NEEDED IN TExas.--From
the Galveston Civilian we clip the follow
ing:
We have slight recollection Of having
read, hcari or dreamed ofthe following scene
in Court:
Drunken Attorney Ii the cour: please,
think this witness is, by his own showing
interested in the event o! this case. | OBJ
jet on that ground TO his further testimo-
ny. ii man may swear himself into pos
session ttYo hundred and fifty dollars in
this Court, why all have to say, say is,
that this a d.! Of a pretty Court OF JUS
tice.
Tipsy Judge Mr.. Brown, your objection
seems to be well taken. This witness may
retire from'the stand. This court permits
no profane language in its presence Your
language Mr.. Brown, seems TO be id pro-
fame. You are tinedfve dollars for contempt
Of court.
Drunken Attorney. (slightly sobcred by
the hne.) Why, your honor has ju=t made
use of profane language yourself.
Tpsy Judge, getting mere tipey by his
efforts to collect his ideas.) Did the court
use profane language! We'll, then the
court fines itself Here's the money, Mr.
Clerk. The court intends to preserve its
dignity, without regard to expense.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

ADVICE TO FIsHERs.-When you go fish
ing be sure and take a "bite" before you
start, for you may not get one after.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

Mr.. Thayer of Bran,ree, Mass, favored
us with letter "ior himself ond SO others,
who as he says, have been taken IN by the
notorious lottery gambler, Perham. The thing
was done by gftenterprise, IN mhich
every investor was to receive gosd
pen, worth the cost of the ticket at any raie'
with chances for other very splendid prizes
in perspective The gold Peus, however,,
all they have actually got,--tWn out no be
worthless; and accordingly they appeal to
the Tribune to avenge their wrongs and
crush the "swindling Perham." We beg po-
ltcly to decline the invi alton. On Their
own showing, they are too gorgeous asses 70
allow of any effort in their behalf. An we
respectfully suggest to the authorizes .. o.
Braintree that they should take measures 'or
the safety of the place. A town with eighfy
one such fools in j, must be in imminent
danger of catastrophe of some sort
Y y Tribune
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

Throw away that wig, my friend, 60 TO WEBB q
STOVER'S and get fcw bottles OF Emerson's Ameri'
car Hair Restorative. or you eloosc,a written guar
antee for new growth OF hair Price Si,o0 III large
Bottles.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
DRAFTS AND BILLS OF EXCHANGE.

DRAFTS AND BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
w 81. T. T. O. Co. still continue TO issue Drafts on
England. Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Ger
many, viz
cal towns.
Engiani..on W. TAPsCoTT s CO., Liverpool
ard PRESCOTT, GROTE * CO., London, payable
throughout England and Wales.
ScotluMd.-on the BRITISH LINEN cos bANk
Glasgow, and all their Branches.
SserNaaBy..on Mcssrs. GOGEL, KOCH q CO.,
Bankers, Frank the Maine, payable throughout
Germany and Switzerland.
Erance..on Messrs. EDWARD ELOUNT & Co.,
Bankers, Paris, payable throughout France.
Sueh Drafts are paid at Sight, EitAout discount or
any oiher charge.
Il PPersons sid ng il The country, and wishing TO
engage passage send money 10 their friends can do
so by remttng The amount 10 w. q J. I I. d Co,
with full directions which will immediately be attend.
ed to, and receipt returned per first mail.
Emigrans and others forwarded to all parts or the
West and canada, in the same expeditions and eco
nomical manner as heretofore.
NPAny further information will be given on app!i-
cation personally or by letter. addressed 70
W. & J. T. TAPSC OFT & Co..
sc South ST., New York.
orto D. q. MCGOWAN. Davenport
st. Georges Buildings, and
w TaPSCOTr& Co.'S Old Hall, Old Hall st. Liver.
} No. Eden Quay, Dublin.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
Religious Notice.

The Second Baptist Church will open for Divine
Worship, in the Lecture Room In their new meeting
honse on next Sabbath, 18th inst, Services approfF'
ate 10 the occasion will commence at l0l o'clock A.
The public generally are invited 10 attend.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
B00K-BINDERY,
AND BLANK.BooK MANDATORY

THE undersigned having associated themselves IN
the above business, are prepared TO do any style Of
Binding that may be called for their tools are all new
aud carefully selected, equal if not superior 10 any.
thingin the country, including the best Ruling
Machine and other machinery now used In tho bust.
ness Also stock Of paper for Blank Books, &c, and
a ine stock of Leather for Plain and Fancy Binding
Russia, Plain and Coored CAN, best Moroc-
co. &c.
Paper Ruled to any pattern.
Old books aud Periodicals rebound.
Al! orders for Blank Books for county oihcefs
promptly attended TO.
: Lo Claire Buildings, 2d Street.
MACINTOSH & COLES.
Dayarno-t July 18th, Is54--trww.n
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10

Ill temper puts as many briefs into the
lawyers bags as injustice.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
DAVENPORT, IOWA, 1858.

c,TRAYED June Goth from the premises OF
Is.--Te = Joseph H. Freeman two BAY MARES,
LSLA. one years old. light bay and slender msds,
the other dark bay, 2 years old, mddhng well set
one white hind foot each Of them; also white snip
In the forehead the year old shod before, the onsr
barefoot, Liberal reward vii! DO given 70 any persoe
delivering thom 10 A. KizeY; Information respsct-
ing them. JosLFH u. cHLI-s'1-''
July lath, ls5f--45-4w
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
DIED.

On Monday, 7th inst, ofConsumption, Mr. WILLIAM
MANN in the cath year of his ago, lately from near
Brownsville, Pa.
Brownsville papers copy. ,
On the ag,h July, Miss CAROLINE d. HUBBARD,
in. he Goth year of her age formerly Of Newark, n j.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
GROCERIES CHEAp.n
BARKLEY, THOMPSON & CO !,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers.

FRONT STREET. DAVENPORT, IOWA.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED and are constantly re-
ceiying the follywng articles which they offer
10 the Trade cham.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
SEWING MACHINES.

THE subscriber is Agent for Wheeler, Wil.on e.
/ Cos superior Sewing Machines-by tho use OF
these machines very much Of that which has been
drudgery become. butts pleasant task-any who have
read Mrs. t. Oake Smiths letter published In the n X
Tribune cmene since. in relation to them, wi need
no long com meildations here. Whoever has wish 10
SEQ these beautiful and truly Lator Sariag IGchines
operate can be gratifed by calling at my Store.
Sold at New York nricos, adding freight NTH this
advantage the buyer has the opportunity Of learning
- usc thin.
VIM. a. SoCRSE.
Moline, June slh. 1854
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-08-10
Modern Psalmodx.

singing az an act Of worship, comes dowr
to us sanctioned by the highest authority
That OF the Savior himself; for we read in
the account Of the last supper that "when
they had sung an hymn they went out. -
With the lapse OF time, however, while the
torn remains, the spirit and intention have
been changed Any one who will take the
trou BILE to examine the history of church
music Will become convinced that we have
widely departed from the simplicity and de-
voutness of the early Christians in this re-
spact, and that what to them was serious,
solemn act OF worship, is now too often mere
display, in which the sound usurps the
place Of sense, and devotional feeling il ab
sotbed in mental criticism upon the style of
the performance. In the abundance Of
singing books which are issued from the
press, and in which the whole range Of mu-
steal literature is laid under tribute for
themes to llarmonze into so-called "psQlm
tunes," we suy there is anything but hope
Inl prospect 10 those who are not peculiar.
ly interested in their success The insatia-
BILE thirst for novelty which is the natural
result, we fear will in The end prove to be
hurtiul rather than beneficial There
should be fitness in all things, and while the
abundance Of church music proper affords
ample material for the exigencies Of every
demand, the compiler Of modern psalmodies
compelled as it were by the demand for
more piquant tunes, which is to be attribu-
ted to their own course in the matter, rath-
or than to any other cause, fill up their pa
ges with selections from every source, ma
ny ofwhich, BY the nippant style Of their
composition, completely nullify the sent-
ment Of the annexed
There is something entirely foreign to
the spirit Of religion in the present mode of
conducting the singing in our churches
Our hymnology is all adopted to personal
participation in its performance by the whole
congregation, and the custom Of delegating
it TO Il eew is not in accordance with its in
tention or meaning. Some time since in a
briefsketch Of the changes which have taken
place in this part Of the divine service, We
took occasion to mention the opposition
which tie first attempt to sing by note met
with, and while we would avoid extremes or
implicitly, which from their uncoutiness
might tend 10 bring discredt and ridicuie
up n n most delightful act of worship, we
cannot but express a hope that the good
sense Of the community will resist the
set before them by those whose
interest in the affair is measu red manly by
the amount of pecuniary benefit accruing to
them. In the language Of Bishop VAIN
right, "happy Wilt be for the church when
a more pure and devotional style of song
shall be restored and the light and power
less tunes, now so often heard shall give
way TO those which are better adapted to
awaken religious feeling, ana which are
more in accordance with the dignity of
public worship. - Boston TfGHscrips.