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The Van Buren press., 1860-06-22

LOUISIANA PoLIrIcs.-A special dispatch
in the Charleston Courier, dated at New
Orleans, the 9Th inst, says:
a Douglas convention was held at Don
aldsonville, La. yesterday. There were
one hundred and forty-one delegates i'm at
tendance, and twenty-one parishes repre-
sented. Resolutions were adopted condemn
ins the action of the seccders from the
Charleston Convention, and the determine
ton expressed to abide by the nomination
Of the National Convention Delegates
were appointed to the Baltimore convention
who favor the nomination of Mr. Douglas.
Resolutions of instruction were proposed. d.
but afterwards Withdrawn No electoral
tIcket was nominated, but it was determin-
ed to ascertain whether the electors already
chosen would abide by the nomination OF
the Baltimore convention, and if not, then
others would be selected. The Hon. Pierre
Soule, Gov. Wickliffe and Hon. Isaac f
Morse, were the ruling spirits of the con-
yentIOn-
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The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The River has again fallen to nearly the
low point it had reached before the late
swell, and there is now no chance for fur
ther arrivals OF steamboats, until another
rise- There are large quantities of goods,
delayed on the river, for our merchants
many of which Will have to be hauled by
wasons. should not rise soon occur
The weather is exceedingly warm
The Leon arrived last Friday night, and
Departed for Napoleon on Sunday.
The ID. B. Miller arrived Saturday and
departed for the lower River on Monday.
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STY on THE EYELID.-A correspondent.
sends us the following remedy, which, she
says. she can vouch for: Put a teaspoon
inl OF black tea IN a small bag; pour on it
Just enough boiling water ito moisten it ;
then put it on the eye pretty warm Keep
1t on all night, and in the morning the sty
VIII most likely be gone if not, a second
application is certain to remove il
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PEEsoSAL.-Sidney Webster, Esq, OF
Boston, is to be married in New York. this
week to daughter of U. S. Senator Ham
llton Fish Ex-President Pierce ard Hon.
Caleb Gushing are among the invited
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MASONIC

VAN BCEES LODGE. No. 6, A. Y Masons. hol
ulelr Regular monthly communications, ON the iobt
Of the second Monday in each month.
W r. ENGLAND, " ~, GEo. ". NEwLAyD, SW.,
r. s ROBERTS, J.W., j. W CuxNIGu,x Secr
h Foster, Treas, John INGRAM, SD, H. C. HAY
NAN, j. d., L. GRAZ, Tyler
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Sale of Negroes.

6NHE undersigned will sell at the Court House
,sS s92s q il % !sf s9gntS r ess n hand the follow
inng negroes, to wit: Bob. negro man, aged about
twenty mine years Ned, a Negro man aged about
twenty-seven years. Angeline, aged about twenty
four years Be,scy aged about 25 years Lir.y. a
sed about eight and hal years Ned, aged about !
years Jim. aged about six years. and Amanda,
aged about two years Said negroes to be sold
under the provision Of the will of Andrew Estes
JONATHAN ". HOUSTON
AdminisfIator with will annexed.
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EAS BUREs, May 10, 1860.
For SheFiG.

Van Buren, June Is, 1850
DEAR DrSHAN-
Please announce my name as a candidate fo,
the Office of Sheriff Of Crawford County. at tn.
next August election
s. F. COrTRELL.
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L @ @ r

CRAWFORD LODGE No G. l. O. q ro.a. n.
their Hall over the store of George Austin, every
Saturday night II. PERSor. n. G.: H. F. TuoNi
ON, v G- j. VISsASr, Sec,y-; G.. AUSTIN, Treas
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The DIFsERENcE.-Lineoln never sw ore
hut once, and then he said, Damn 'em,
they shan't do it, Seward swore once,
and then he said. l." Damn 'em, they have
dome it."
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NEW GOODS
. 4 kits Mackcrel. Just red
| O4 dee $3.50
100 boxes Oysters, Just rec'd
| lOO dec 1888
S0 boxes Lobsscrs, just reed
w dee 1888
SDS boxes Cod Fish, just reed
~ dec 1889
10 beNes Merrinss, scaled. just reed
IN boxes Pineapple Cheese,
~ dee 1853
700 'dss: dse as:ss s.a 300 4 boxes sardineS
IN boxes MnccarOni, lust
~ dee 1853
10 boxes assorted Candy, jui: reed
fC dee 1853
= bbls Almonds. and
~ bbls English Walnuts,
40 boxes Pearl Starch, lust reed
40 d9z Kentucky MUsrAnps, just reed
fO dee 1889
SAUCES-Crosse BlackweR's English Sauces
- and Catsups, just reed
% b1ls PURE RYE wHYskY. just reed
E1Assr Liquors. ,l just red
DIE Fruit.-Currants, Blueberries, Rheubarb,
j etc, etc, Just reed dec %
ii INREsH FRUIT-Peaehes Strawberries etc in
Il hermetrically scaled cans, fresh and nice
)RESERNE NES-Quinces, pears, etc.
i dee $3.50
ELLlES-Plum, Currant etc, just reed
- dec 23'59
LNlSH--Mackerel, fresh salmon, etc. just reed
dec 2359
u ICE-6 tierce Rice, fresh, just reed
N dec 23'59
Boots and Shoes.
go eases Brogans
OeD 25 eases womans Downings
10 eases Youths Boots
30 eases mems Boots, assorted quality, just
reed Mt
dee 1853 PENNYWIT, SCOTT & co.'s.
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SSORTED LIQUORS.
IA 16O Babls. copper distilled Whisky
50 bbls. and = bbls. Jones' white Whisky
% bbls. Robinson county do. Whisky,
% bbls. old Bourbon Whisky,
40 bbls. Pure Bourbon and Rye Whisky,
40 bbls. American Brandy,
90 i, bbls. Gin,
10 /, bbls Sweet Wine,
SO 10 gal. Keys Bourbon Whisky,
-, Casks Old Port Wine
= Casks Old Cogniac Brandy,
2 bbls. Alcohol
Dbl. Jamaca Rum, for sale by
July 6. SO. GEO. Z. WHITE.
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Hartford Fire Insurance Company
INCORPORATED A. D. 1870

INCORPORATED A. D. 1870
Charter Perpetual
Authorized Capital, Sl.OOO.OOO
Capital Paid in. JOO. .ON.
Surplus, over, I3G, 900.
VI>HE reputation acquired by this Company dur
Il ing the last fifty Years, by honorable
ourse In the transaction of its business. and the
prompt and liberal settlement of Losses together
with the character Of the securities composing its
Assets, cntitle the Company TO the utmost conf
dence of the public, affnriing reliable Insurance
against Loss or Damage by Fire.
Fire policies ISSUED on liberal terms by
L G. SOUTHMAYD.
Agent for Van Buren, and vicinity
may j, ls6D 2rn44
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T>O SPORTSMEN.
10000 G. d. Gaps,
10000 Walker ~ Colts Caps,
5000 1b Ncosha Bar Lead,
5000 Baldwin's Gun Wads,
20 bags asstd drop and buck shot
spr steel barrel self cooking pistols.
4" Aliens self cooking 3 shooters.
4"Colt's improved 5 shooters,
for sale by
July 6, so GEO. WHITE.
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lrnOCERIEN.
NJ $50 bags Rio COFFEE, 100 bbls SUGAR,
bbls crushed Sugar, ! case Loveriug's Loaf Su-
gar Is bbls MOLASSES, % half bbls do, 200
sacks SALT, 10 casks SODA, 10 bags PEPPER,
40 boxes do. Il II papers, 5 bags ALLSPICE
$500 ib STAR CANDLES, 20 boxes STARCH.
% boxes of SOAP, for sale bv
July 8, 1889. WARD 4 SOUTHMAYD.
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JUST RECEIVED
FRANK e. EASTBURN'S
Cheap Cash Store,
4 large lot of fancy and staple
IA DRY GOODS.
such as plain and fig Delaines. Merinoes, Debares
Alpacas, Linsey, Flannels Domestics and Cling
hams also, large variety of
Ladies Dress Trimmings, Embroidery, Laces
Flowers, Bonnets Ruches, etc
Hoop Skirts,
the best retail assortment in the City
All kinds of woolen Hoods, Mitts. Comforts,
Tippetts, Searfs, Cloaks. etc., also
BOOTS AND SHOES
of every description.
Give us a call and examine goods and prices
dec 30'59 26
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Drugs.
~ kegs of Epson Salts.
3O doz. Godfrcy's Cordial.
5o doz. Bateman's Drops.
30 doz. McIanes Pills.
80 doz. do Vermifuge.
90 doz. Castor OH.
N 3 doz. Bay Rum.
100 ib ext. Logwood, in lib boxes.
July 1850 GEO. f.. WHITE.
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Van Buren, Male Academy.

|. y. SMITH, A. NJ,
Tuition for session Of Tirenty one ,oeeks
Primary-hecinners, s. 90
Primarv-a.iyaneed 10 90
Lower English Branches. Is 90
Higher English Branches, 30 90
Latin Greek and Mathamatics % 90
Half of the tuition will he due at the middle of
the session. and the other half at the end of it.
The school will commence the first Monday in
February. 1850.
Good board be obtained in private families
Van Buren,, Ark Feb , lSO 1m3l
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SUNDRIES,
- 1900 a boxes SARDINES,
- 100 doz McMurray's and IL can Oysters
l75 Bags Rio Coffee,
Is hhds prime sugar,
% bbls sugar house molasses,
25 kits choice Mackerel,
40 boxes Scotch Herring
% boxes Pepper Sauce.
10 Tomato ketsup, for sale by
July g. '59 GEO. f.. WHITE.
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Boots and Shoes.
Okn cases of every description, consisting OF
6O(D Ladies' Kip, Goat, Kid and Grain Boots
Misses do do do do
Ladies' do do do Buskins
Misses do do do do
Mems Calf and Patent Leather Shoes
do Oxford, Wellington, Union aud
Jersey Ties
ANc1 Pump soled Brogans
do half welt 30
do Calf and Pat Lcath. slippers
Bows do Pump soled Brogans
do do half welt do
Youths do do do
do Morocco and Kid Boots
Infants Velvet do do do
Mems French Calf Boots
do Double sole ". p dc
do Hips d = welt do
Bows, Youths, and Children's ditto,
all of which we offer low to the trade
JAN I9, 1850 J. HENRY, WILLIAMS d CO
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$50. 1889.
Fall and Winter Goods.
WARD & SOUTHMAYD
4 RE now opening very large and extensive
IA assortment Of Fall and Winter Goods
to which they invite the attention of purchasers
' wholesale or retail. sep IA, SO
DAINTS. OILS. SC.
i 100 kegs WHITE LEAD,
300 Ii Spanish Brown,
100 tb Venetian Red
100 ib Red Lead.
300 gallons LINSEEp OIL.
$50 Spts Tt --PENTINE
so Ii Prussian Blue
300 Ii Birthstone.
200 Ii Flour Sulphur,
300 IL EPSON Salts.
500 10 Spanish White,
$50 fb White Chalk.
GOO ib Putty in bladders,
200 gallons Lard Oil,
80 fb Borax. for sale by
July 6, 1859. WARD & SOUrHMAYD
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For Sale.
4 SPLENDID Billiard Table, Cues and Closf
N cheap for cash.
Also Ten Pins and Balls. by
April 90. n Cbs'MM
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A1A FOR s4.E.
FL: ME u Easy HS tssFfas, BI Ifanry Resi-:
Isss lzeu ltuated in the town Of Van Bnren, con
4shting Of No. 1, two-story orick Dwelling with
"a ssnarase apartments, togethf with good on,
,,.;iainos ,n and the best WELL y WATER in Van
%,n.n }rnishins water for eveF body at all sea
SON. of the year. Aiso'
NJ .-o-story Frame Btlding, on Main
erssssf, now occupied by myself Drinking sa-
ton rooms Of Van Buren, TheatItetc SitnaseJ a.
thi. house is, in the very cent of Main street
trade, no one can fail to see i importance "a =
situation for business For partulars apply to
Jan %, 1860 tf30 N. CLEMN.
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Agents for the pra.e

- No candidate announced for Office, unles.
he announcement Is accompanied with the usua
.sG of So
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D"f GOODS
30 Bales A and I domestic,
500 pieces Bleachcd domestic assorted.
100 g Cottonades, assorted,
10 Blue Denims
900 g Domestic Stripes,
800 Plaids,
300 g Mariners Shifting,
100 Fancy Lawns,
30 Ginghams
20 " Solid color
80 g Black and Colored Alpaccas,
800 silk Handkerchiefs,
ZOO g Fancy Prints, assorted,
~ g White Cambrics,
60 Checked
@-- 60 j" Jackonet
l3O doz. Cotton Handkerchiefs,
10 '' Linen
July l3. 1859 WARD & SOUTHMAYD
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pORTER, WINE, BRANDY, &C., &c.
40 doz Porter, Ale & Bro Stout pts & OTIS
90 g VOLTS pit. Schnapps,
70 " Pure old Bourbon and rye whisky,
20 " John Bulls Sarsaparilla,
10 " Pure Port Wine for med. purposes
10 " Old Cognac Brandy,
10 Brandy Cherries,
10 " Fancy Cordials,
10 Turner'S Ginger Brandy.
10 "> Forest Wine Btters,
3 g Claret, for sale by
July 6, 80 GEO. +. WHITE.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-22

Prosecuting Attorney.
We are authorized to announce LAFAYETTE
GREGG. Esq, candidate for reelection for
Prosecuting Attorney, for the 4th Judicial District
at the approaching August election.
BESToNyILLE, Ark, Dec 9, 1859
Dear SIr:-Please 20 announce me Is a eandi-
,ia.f or the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the
4Jh Judicial CIreUIt 81 Arkansas, which election
comes off, August l-GJ. subject to the ratification
Of the Dernceratc party in convention assembled,
and oblIge, de JNO. r. cox.
VAS BUREs, May 10. 1860
DExE DUSHsN:-
i authorized Won tn say in Your last issue
tEat 1 was not a candidate for Clerk. thought
then would not BE- candidate, but have yiel.l-,i
To the earnest solicitations of many of nv friends
and now wish to say through Your paper that if
the god people OF Crawford want me for Clerk
they have only to elect me- and will serve as best
can. and thank them too
l. W TALKISGIoS
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SfHrrs AND CANDIES.
% boxes assorted Candies.
~ g fancy Candies,
10 &" Rock Candy,
10 assorted Gum Drops.
% layer Rasins,
. bbls Almonds,
2 " Filberts,
Brazil Nuts,
l g Eng. Walnuts, for sale bv
July 6, 80. GEO. +. WHITE.
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LEMON
90 boxes fresh Lemons inpre and win be
e0\ sold low to close out
mar % GO j. HENRYiILLrass r.
GRAIN CRAUcS.
A large stock of Wilcox's 6n Cradles. NTH
n movable fingers. to be fos at
mar %, 80. j. HENRY, VILLAINS 4 co.
Steel.
DLow and spring ST.EEL}rted sizes. from
Al to l2 inches wide,
German, English cart, sd sizes.
American and English Bf.
| may 1850 j. Hksxr fLIAxs d Co.
Iron All
4 new supply of Axles. = its lynch pins,
! N jus. rec by
May Ii.'so J.HEnv fnA.s l. Co.
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For Circuit Judge.

For Circuit Judge.
We are authorized to announce the Hon. J. j.
GREEN, as a candidate for Judge Of the 4th Ju-
dlcIal Circuit Court, at the August election
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IRON.
i 1000 ID assorted BAR IRON, =
5000 b. ~ = :"
1900 h Horse Shoe Iron
IvvU NJ Dandy Tire Iron. -----z-
500 h Hoop Iron.
1900 n. p1>-.s Wsu0s
1000 II. asst. Band iron,
1900 h. Slab Iron.
1900 n. es-s: Round and Square Iron,
lVSs1stfi's Vices,
Mouse-hole anvls,
II Sets assorted, Stock and Dye,
Ss to 5uinch Smith Bellows
30o 1b. Smiths Hammers for sale bv
July o. 81 GEO. L. WHITE.
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SUN DRl 20.

SUN0R0Ee. H.
10 doz Brooms. assorted qualities.
W S doz hearth brooms,
10 doz whisk do
100 doz zinc cord wash boards,
loo doz ptd Buckets,
10 doz cedar buckets. iron bound,
10 dSz dSz do do DO DO brass Sa bound Sa lin, .ou,
Is doz well buckets. assorted qualities.
25 nest blue ptd tubs,
% nest cannies,
90 doz half bush measures
| 40 doz names and horse collars,
l0doz wooden bowles,
just received and for sale by
jan 1850 J. HENRY, WILLIAMS 4 co.
| = PLANES.
SMOOTHING Planes. single and double iros
- Jack fore and jointers.
Tongue and groove Planes, assorted sis4s,
Ceiling match do
Bead and Rabbit. do
I RsSa RRsaMaiag ySI Knives. assorted qualities.
Jan la. 60. J. HENRY. WILLIAMS 4 CO
81 Doz jap'd iron srIRRUPs,
~ 10 doz polished do
80 doz wooden do
, doz tobacco cutters,
! 3 doz meat do
! ~ doz cocoanut dinner
Just rec d and for sale by
| Jan 1860 j. HENRY. WILLIAMS ACo
II" kegs white Lead, pure.
NV so doz Turpcntine in bottles as, .,..
Lard, Linseed and Coal Oils,
Japan and coral Varnish, in large quantities.
jan 1874 J. HENRY WILLIAMS x On
nj doz backing Brushes, assorted qualities.
III 10 doz scrub do f""""''
80 dog paint do nil s;.e.
doz sash tools
just rec'd and for sale bv
Jan 10. go J. HENRY, WILLIAMS CO.
h7 Mattresses, single and double.
+ 80 sets com. low post Bcdsteads,
% sets high do - ~
In store and Tor sale by
Jan 1875 J. HENRY, WILLIAMS A. CO.
RRASS KETTLES, &c,
- 5OO lbs brass kettles, of all sizes.
SO willow market baskets, ast sizes.
3 doz glass Lanterns, ast,
just re cd and for sale by
rn 1850 J. Henry. WILLIAMS d CO
half and whole bbls,
jan 1850 J. HENRY. WILLIAMS 4 CO
= bbls Madder,
- bbls Alum, iuAt reed BY
jan 1860. ). HENRY. WILLIAMS xco
Do DOE Holmes celebrated cow prr
OA assorted sizes, DCLLS*
% do1 Kentucky CIV Bell. ..,,
n store and for sale hy "ss sikcs.
an II, 81 J HENRY, WILLIAMS Aro
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NA"'I,'
Okegs assorted cut nails,
~ Bags Walkers Horse Shoe Nails.
90 doz ssddler's cut tacks, for sale by
july =, 90 GEO. +. WHITE.
The Van Buren press., 1860-06-22

New! New
~ boxes old dominion Mint Julips 4 boSsr, r.
ID Diard Morning call, Just reed 49, 4 70
mar g. 1863 PES~
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TNOBACCO.
10000 Medium Cigars,
60 Boxes and J boxes Tobacco
For sale by
July 6. 50 GEO. f. WHITE.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-06-13
The Richmond Convention.

RICHMOND, Jvne IL.
The Conv ention assembled at noon Gov
Runnells Of T-xas was called TO the Chair, and
returned thanks. He deemed his selection a
compliment to his State. He trusted they had
sssem+led fos . triumph Of principle and not
for plunder, and that If their principles are re-
pudiated they will 60 before the country as
the true Democratic party, with their princi-
pies emblaz oned on their banner
PRAYER was offered by Rev. Mr. BurrOughs
The States were called-New York respond
ed amidst immense applause. A list Of dele
gates appointed by the trustees Of the Ma
tional Democratic hail Of the State Of New
York were handed in The delegate who pre-.
sented the credentials is Thsddeus 8. Mott,
who is here a. the alternate OF Gideon Tuck
er who is delayed by serious illnees He said
that time would not permit the calling Of
State Convention, but he was assured BY the
President that Is Of the l6 members Of the
Committee approved Of the delegation, and
desired that they hould represent the State in
the Richmond Convention. The presentation
created quite stir and much surprise II IL
supposed to be a move in favor Of Dckr son.
New York members of the Press do not IN.
derstand the mo, ement
All the seeding States are represented bu
Delaware.
Mr. Barry Of Mississippi moved the appoint
ment of Committee II one from each State on
permanent gsnizaiion, and ut one o'clock the
Convention adjourned till one o'clock to NOR
row.
Mayer Wood sent word here that the dele.
CATION represents nobody, and the :mpres. sion
is that they will be repudated by the Conven-
ton.
There will be little or no discussion in pub
lie. Every thing will be settled in Committee,
and all differences OF opinion accommodated
There IL no doubt that the Convention viii
close tomorrow, to await the action ut Balti-
more.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-06-13
Notice to The Public.

r HAVE THIS DAY PURCHASED OF F. JA-
i COSY, Jr., his DRUG STORE and appur' O.
nances, and will continue the business at the old
sta nd in Pos, Office Block. Having thoroughly
competent assistants, all business will be attended
TO and prescriptions compounded day or night
with the same CARE for which Mr.. Jacoby was
noted.
The custom Of his old friends and the public
generally is respectfully solicited.
THOMAS POWELL.
June l, 1860. jun5.dlm
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New York Market.

By Telegraph. NEw YoRK, June IL.
FLorR.-Dull and heavy and Sc lower. $5 10 Q
5 Is Super State; s. 20@5 80 Extra State; S. 10
5 Is Super Western; 2OM5 40 Common 10
medium extra do, IS 70d5 81 inferior to coed
shipping brands and Extra Round Hoop Ohio
Sales 80, 900 bbls.
CANADIAN FLoUR.-Market active and irm.-
IS 25tl7 20.
CANAL FLoUR.-Scarcely firm. Sales $50
bbls., SIS 4517 40.
RYE FLoUR-Steady at So 5OG14 80.
WHEAr-$l 30@I 40 Mill Club; 81 As Red
Western.
RYE-Dull-93@94c.
BARLEY-Dul and unchanged.
Corn Market without material change
63k0f65c for unsound mixed western; 66c sound
shipping do. Toe prime westeran and yellow.
OATs.-Duli-39tG421c western and State.
PORK-Nlarket more active. $A 40 old mess;
SIT o5@l7 81 new mess $l2 SO old prime, and
$l8 5O(1l3 81 now.
FEEP.-Quiet.
Cur MEATs-Steady.
CHEEsE-Steady lO0l0Hc.
LARD-Firm. Sales $50 bbls.
TALLow.-Quet at l0Xc.
BUTTERFLY fair request at 10@17c choice II
$500 State.
WuIskY-Market steady--2lc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-06-13
Mail Arrangements.

Times % opening and closing mailsin the Daven-
port Post Office:
EASTERN MAIL, arrives at "a and 8 PN closer
At $50 Mand Pm.
MOTHERS MAIL, via Dubuque and North Iowa,
arrives at 3 y closes $50 AN.
SOUrHLRN MAIL, from st Louis and Southern
Missouri, n rives at Pm; close. $780, n.
WEsTEEs AND SOUTHERN Iowa MAIL, arrives III
6Pn; closes Mt S Pm.
ILLINOIS WAY NAIL, arrives = NJ closes At 5 Pm.
DUBrQUE WAY MAIL, arrives at 8 u Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays; closes at s rN Sun
days, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
UP RIVER MAIL TO Lyons, arrives at 6 n; closes
atsPM, daily, exbept Sundays.
Blue GRASS MAIL, arrives at n. closes at II y
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
AMITY NAIL, arrives and closes at IL n Tuesdays
and Fridays.
ANANosA MAIL, arrives and closes at IL n, On
Thursdays
The Office will be open on Sunday during the
Summer from to 10 An.
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l. ATE NEW s.
ARRIVEL OF THE OVERLAND MAu.
Three Days l Iatsr frsn Calife, Ma
Assassi~atioN Of Prince Goitano, tie Head
Of The Present. Govsrsms~s Of JDpan.


SPRINGFlALD, No., June IL.
The Overland Mail coach with six passsn-
gers and San Francisco dates 10 the 2lst Of
May. three days later than by Pony Express.
arrived here at o'clock this morning
The San Francisco papers furnish the fol-
lowing highly important new from Japan and
China. by the schooner Page, which left the
Bay Of Jeddo. April 2sd:
The steamer Apagizs. with news fr N China
to April 10th, reports that the Chineee have
concluded to pay the English and French gov
ernments their expenses and rccede to all their
demands. The ports and navigation Of rivers
are 10 be free.
The Americans are charged by the China
Chronicle With having been engaged in the
Cooie trade, and proclamation has been
issued by distinguished Chinese official.
warning them against the practice Of kidnsp-
ing.
JAPAs-Tbs Prince Goitano. Who was at
the head OF the present Japanese Government,
was aesassinated on the 18th Of March. He
wss going from his house 70 the palace with
his retinue, when he was attacked by fourteen
japanese dressed as travellers. His retinue
had six killed and several wounded. One Of
the assassins who was wounded, aud could
not escape, had his head cut off hy his comrades
and carried off to prevent their being recog.
nized. Two Of the assassns were persons Of
high rank. and had the privilege given them
OF cutting open their own abdomens with a
sword, thereby preventing their property be-
ing confscsted and saving their families from
the disgrace which would entail upon them had
they been beheaded.
Thirty PEOPLE were beheaded on the Let Of
April, having been interested in the affair.
Since the death Of the old Tycoon. under
whose reign the treaty was made. there has
been an entire change in the Government. the
present dynasty being opposed to foreign in
tercouse. and throwing every possible obsta
Gle in the way to interrupt trade and com
merce that they possibly can do without
violating the treaty. The opposition, ct the
head of which is Prince Meto, 10 reported 40
being as strong as the present government,
and instruction is momentarily exp pected.
Guard houses, with stands Of arms, are numer-
Gus, both in the towns and along the road to
the city of Jeddo. All foreigners are requeeted
not to 60 out after dark. and are advised by
their respective consuls to 60 armed at all
times