Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-07-02


| PEKsoxAL. Sarah Ten Eyck wishes
to learn the whereabouts Of her brother
David 5. Ten Eyck, = blacksmith, who
formerly worked in Dubuque. Address
AS above, Lambertsville, N. j., or Mayor
Stout, Dubuque.
Western papers please copy.
RIGHT REV. HENRY LEE, ID. d., Bish-
op Of the Diocese Of Iowa, will preach
at the Protestant Episcopal Church, IN
Upton, morning and evening, on Sun
DAY, the 9Th Of July.
Os TIE night Of the 10Th ult., about
$50 pounds Of meat was stolen from the
premises Of Mr.. Geo. Mowery, residing
near Upton. The chap who would steal
meat these hard times deserves to be
chokcd TO death with the first mouthful.
DRowNED.-Mr. J. Raphaelsky, Of
the firm of Roscnthal d Co., was
drowned at the mouth OF Mill Creek, in
Bellevue, about 10 o'clock on Thursday
(2lst ut.,) evening.
A NOTORIOUS character named Pell
Kcsler, who lives near Burlington, was
shot few evenings since while attempt
100 to Chamber into chamber window
10 assault female. His wounds are
very dar gcrous. No one has yet been
arrested for shooting, and the general
opinion Is, that kcsler got just what he
deserved.
AIAKGE number of horse thieves are
still prowling around Washington coun-
tv, in this State.
The Express furnishes for the bene-
fit of its lady readers, the following
sketch of the host and hostess of Wash
ngton Heights at their reception OF the
Japanese:
.On entering the house. the guests proceeded
through the grounds and lowered walk, uD-
der n triumphal arch, to the main entrance
At this entrance u valet in white livery and
top boots was stationed, who showed the
guests 10 the hat and cloak rooms The ma
oriry OF guests on their arrival proceeded to
small ante-cnamber in the main hail. where q
lfe-sZ picture Of Mrs. Bennett was in view.
The picture il one Of the most perfect OF Its
rias, aud attracted universal admiration
Passing from the dressing rooms The guests
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who announced the guests to each other as
Monsieur or Madam, whoever i, might be. until
they arrived at the tack parlor, in which, stood
Mr. and Mrs James Gordon Bennett For the
special benefit Of the lady readers Of the Er
press. description Of Mrs. BENEFITS attire for
this grand occasion is here given as near as
possible The skirt Of her dress was OF
looped illusion, with a handsome silk under.
skirt, above which was an elegant waist Of
white satin The hair was in bandeaus. rolled
at the back and fastened with loops W. ich
rest d upon magnihc Mt diamond crossed
dagger Around tn. neck was splendid pearl
necklace, which show ed, by the contrast, the |
diamonds on the lady's dress to greater ad-
vantage. Many OF the lady guests remarked
and who should know better than they p
that Mrs. Beonett ha nearly 800, 600 Of dia-
monds and eweirv on her person. Mr.. Ben
ne't was at,lTeu IN y pam OiacK evening uTese
suit Mr.. James Gordon Bennett. Jr was al.
20 in the reception room. dressed in black
coat, white and white pantaloons. The
guests saluted their entertainers. and then
passed into he front parlor. which was ele
,antiy decorated with natural flowers. On q
marble table in this room there was large
bouquet. about three feet IN height. and CON-
posed Of some of the rarest floral gems to be
found the country. Many Of the guests lounged
about the rooms. or among tie grounds. IRON
which was q fine view Of the Hudson. Ia
front Of the hOuse, the celebrated yacht Re-
becca was moored. gaily decorated with flags
OH ers amused themselves by listening to the
music Of the bands which played alternately.
Ia front of the house the Navy Yard band wae
stationed. On thu right Of the house bod.
worths band lent harmony to the scene; while
to the lett, the Academy Of Music hand played |
lively tunes for the admirers of the light fan
'asic toe The music was conducted by
Mons. Muzio, assisted hy NJ. Mnger"