The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-07-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

sfill reside, was III cur ouSe JcsN' ehu
rave as an account Of his and some othef
movers attempting 10 get TO Kansas. The
marty which left Muquoketa consisted of
men, women and children, having three
wagons. On the route they were Joined
by twelve wagons from Illinois, when the
whole party numbered sixty-on persons, OF
whom fifteen were men, and the remainder
women and children. They were equip ped
precisely like the movers whom we see 60
ing through our streets every day, having
only the ordinary arms which movers al
ways carry. The party from Maquoketa
had all the goods they possessed in the wag-
ems with them, that from Illinois had sent
portion Of theirs by the Missouri river
They intended settling as agricultualists in
Kansas, and had not the remotest idea of
engaging in any Of the Disturbances of that
Territory.
When they reached Platte county, Mis-
sour, and were twelve miles from TT. Leay-
eHgorth and four miles from Platte City
they were stopped on the Gath Of last
month by a band OF three hundred armed
Nissourians, who on the pretence OF looking
for Shapes rifles, unloaded their wagons.
searched every kind OF box and package,
and finding no Shapes rifles, and having
finished their researches, they told the mo-
yers they might load up again. This hav-
tpu ham HrnpnpJtaha1 tho Atsaaurtnn m.
held a shot c~onsulta ton, at the conclusion
Of which they took from the emigrants the
guns and ammunition they had, and told
them they must 90 back. OF course resist
hHee was cut OF the question, and a guard Of
ten armed men escorted the party as far
back as Liberty, in Clay county. One Of
from VIM. M'Candless, a member Of the
Maquoketa party and brother-in-law of
Smith Hamili, Of Keokuk.
The Missourians, who said they were
acting as citizens Of that State, gave re-
ceipts for the guns and ammunition they
took, and the one given to Mr.. Brakey
reads as follows
Received of w. II. Brakey one long rifle
marked on the barrel d. e. Allen, Bellevue,
10 be returned at the close of the war and
by the Clerk of Platte county.
w. B. Folsen,
Robert Tate.
Received also Pig lead.
Robert Huter.
June - 1855
Mr.. Brakey is known TO some of our citi-
zens, and there is not the least doubt about
the entire correctness of his narrative
According TO this, Kansas would seem to be
mere appanage of the State Of Nilsson
ri, but we suppose the %rutians must not be
hindered in any such proceeding. for to OPP
pose them might endanger the duration Of
the Union,
LEGISLATURE, ETc.-Senator Fulton re-
turned home yesterday forenoon, the Legis-
ls'ure having adjourned about IL o'clk. the
previous night. Our citizens will regret to
learn Of the determination of Mr.. Fulton to
take up his abode in Philadelphia. For
fourteen years he has been a citizen of this
place, during which time he has done much
towards advancing it to that state of pros
Perity which it now enjoys. We regret that
circumstances induce him TO leave Daven-
port and hope as his interests are identified
with those of our city, he may yet be indu-
ced to return and pass the decline of life
amid scenes hallowed by many pleasant as
s0ciations.
Inc Legislature, previous to adjournment
passed no bills of general interest. The
bill to repeal the Prohibitory Law did not
pass the House.
FREEsoh AND FREMoNT.-We noticed
lately a substantial emigrant outfit hailing
from Illinois and bound for the land of prom
lse, somewhere on the western prairies.-
We knew it was from Illinois because on
the cover of the wagon were conspicuously
displayed, in good lettering, the names of
FREMONT and DAYTON, BIssELL and HoFr
MAN. The fact was very significant Of the
enthusiasm for the cause Of freedom which
Is pervading every class of society. The
farmers are generally the last part of the
community to be moved by any of the or.
olhary excitements Of a political canvass.
Their pursuits do not bring them into that
frequent mental collision which is either
1he privilege or the misfortune OF those who
aWell IN cities, and hence they are general.
y calm as Il summer morning" at the
same time that their urban contemporaries
are engaged in daily discussions. But the
present contest has aroused even the farm
els rom their proverbial apathy. The issue
10 be decided is one which particularly aud
most nearly concerns the cultivators Of the
SOIL and it is not surprising that free farm
eFs should be in favor of free soil.
Look oUT.-The approach of the yellow
'eVer season at New Orleans is said to be
starting the gamblers, pickpockets, burglars
and similar characters on their customary
annual tour northwurd. The police and
people Of the upper towns should therefore
De more on their guard than usual.
SIGEs OF AFFEcTIoN,-The Dubuque Er.
press think the City Fathers of that place
nave the welfare of their children at heart,
because of the numerous improvements
which are now going on. Blessed are they
who expect nothing, for they shall not b.
disappointed.
JACKSON Goa friend writes us TO coun
old Jackson good for 800 Republican major
Hy IN August. Our friends must do bette
han that if thew would mt have Scott coun