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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07
A SorroWful Case.


On Tuesday evening, a female OF
about three and twenty, very good look
ing. and carrying in her arms a besuti-
tul little boy OF between two aad three
years of age, was landed from the steam
boat Skylark, from St. Louis. She ap
piled for a nights lodgings at the Mer-
chants Hotel, on Union street, but, as
we are informed by policeman Paul, it
appearing that she was without money,
she was put out into the street-there
she stood homeless" for whose succor
no "home" was provided. In this
straight Lieutenants Robinson and Nor
rison took the unfortunate lady to the
station house. There her beauty, her
restitution, her deep detection, her de-
votion to her child, her signs, her many
tears won the sympathies Of the kind
hearted officers, who offered her every
consolation the circumstances of the case
admitted. 1t was difficult to obtain any
connected idea Of her story, for, alas !.
worse than all, trouble had evidently af-
fectcd her mind. She was not insane,
but flighty and incoherent. 1t appeared,
according to the little that could be
drawn from her, that her name was Kate
Lane, her father is a planter in good
standing at Milliken's Bend, Miss; his
name is Phillip Maher.
Hates affections were won by man
of pleasing appearance and attractive
manners. He was handsome but he vas
poor. For his poverty, in the generosity
of her affection, she cared nothing and
she married him. He proved wretch,
ungrateful, unkind, and at last unfaith-
full. This was her grief; the neglect
and infdelity Of husband still dearly
loved, had torn her heart and touched
her brain. Why she had left St. Louis,
and still more, why she had landed at
Memphis, could not be learned. It ap-
pears probable, that some baggage, and
perhaps somo money was left aboard the
Skylark, from which she had wandered
at the landing, without knowing the
reason why. She was kept at the police
station all night, and at IL o'clock yes
terday morning J. J. Trotter, the noble
fellow who acts as day station-house
keeper, at his own expense, procured her
a comfortable room at the Commercial
Hotel, and there the poor, moneyless,
frlendless, sorrowing lady remains. On
this day of thanksgiving for Gods great
blessings, will not some good Samaritan,
especially of her own sex, pour upon her
bruised spirit the balm Of heavenly COM
passion. This is case that appeals to
the deepest sympathies Of the SOUL
Memphis appeal.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07
Facts for Farmers.

In an article under the above caption
the editor of the Valley Fhrmer re-
marks:
If you invest money in tools, and
then leave them exposed to the weather,
it is the same as loaning money to
spendthrift without security-a dead
loss in both cases. Ii you invest money
in books and never read them, 1t is the
same as putting your money into bank,
but never drawing either principal or
interest. If you invest money in fine
stock, and do not feed and protect them,
and properly care for them, it is the
same as dressing your wife in silk to do
kitchen-work. If you invest your mon
ey in choice fruits, and do not guard
and give them chance to grow and
prove their value, it is the same as put
ting good hand into field with poor
tools to work with. If you invest your
money in a good farm, and do not cult
vatc it well, it is the same as marrying
a good wife, and SO abusing and enslav-
ing her as to crush her energies and
break her heart. If You invest your
money in fine house, and do not so
cultivate your mind and taste, as to
adorn it with intelligence and refine
ment, 1t is as if you were to wear broad
cloth and silk hat to the mill. If you
invest your money in fine clothes, and
do not wear them with dignity and ease,
it is as if plowman were to sit at a
jewelers. table to make and adjust hair
springs. If you invest your money in
strong drink, it is the same as turning
hungry hogs into growing corn-field-
ruin will follow in both cases. If you
invest your money in every new Won
der that flaming circulars proclaim, it is
the same as buying tickets at lottery
office where there are ten blanks to one
prize. If you invest your money in the
''isst novel" it is the same as employing
a tailor's dandy to dig your potatoes"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07
To COlsssI1aaDtiUeS !!

The Advertiser, having been restored to health
in a few weeks by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with . severe lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption
is anxious to make known to his fellow-sufferers
the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used free Of charge with the dirsc-
ton for preparing and using the same, which they
will find SURE CURE FOR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA,
BRONCHITIS, &c. The only object Of tho adver-
tiser in sending the prescription is to benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he con-
ceives to be Invaluable and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, IS it will cost them nothing,
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
WILLIANsBURGH,
oct15-1y Kings County, New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07

| AL0xANDBB ADLHs VuO VI VIZ c"''o
settIess Of Iowa, died recently at his
home in johnson county, aged 81 year,.
lie came to Iowa 10 1880.
FIRE.-The dwelling house Of Mr.. +.
L. Shircliff, Postmaster At Scion, John
son county, WAS entirely destroyed by
dre ON the evening of Thanksgiving day
the 29th ult., together with it's entire
contents-ssve and except the inmates
There was an insurance on the property,
and the loss to the victim Of this misfor.
tune is about thousand dollars. The
fire is supposed to have originated from
an ash pan, which was placed by Mr..
Shircliff's little girl near the smoke
house on the premises.
Kansas ArD.-The people Of Johnson
county have gone to work in earnest to
aid the Kansas sufferers. A large amount
of provisions will undoubtedly be sent
from that county. Contributions are
also being made in liberal manner at
Burlington. Let every one who can,
give.
BAD SELL-A person named Kench,
who was connected with the Kane Pan
Drama, arrived in town on Monday, with
a span of handsome horses, which he
said he had bought at Sberiff's sale in
Davenport. He said that the Panorama
was about to make a second visit to
Burlington, and advertised it for three
nights exhibition. He sold the horses
to q livery man in town, taking an ne
gotiable note in payment. Suspicion
being aroused, the Marshal called on the
gentleman, and found him missing. 1t
turns out that the horses were hired
from livery stable in Muscatine and
we are informed that the managers Of
the Panorama have no idea of giving an
other exhibition in Burlington.-Bur-
Hngton Ha,okeye.
THE Muscatinc Journal says that a
new post Office has been established at
Pike township, Muscstine county, called
"Pike," Of which Philip Cone has been
appointed postmaster. The location Of
the office ls short distance south ofthe
office formerly kept in that township.
The LAST OF A FoRTuNE.-The editor
Of the De Witt Standard says he re-
ceived S. bill the other day, with the
following endorsement
"This is the last FIVE dollars of a for
tune of some eighty thousand left me by
my father some five years since, in the
city of Auburn. then came West, sup
posing las many others do) that l was
about as sharp as any of tho suckers.
Since that time l have spent most Of my
time at St. Paul, Minnesota Territory,
and have squandered all but this, and
am buying plug Of tobacco with this. l
still have my health, thank God, and
have a job on the Mississi pp, where l
shall spend the summer.
Dubuque, Dec. I'd. J. G. NJ.
Probably some Dubuque wag, who
was never within gun shot of a fortune
of $4,000, put the above afloat, in or
der to make sensation.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07
n psTI5stnSs this service having; 6iss'

I'M Peu0vn'ug tn's service, having mrs
by proclamation commanded the iosur
gents to dispense or retire peaceably te
their respective abodes within
limited time. This duty cannot by any
possibility be performed in State where
no judicial authority exists to..issue pro-
cess and where there is no Marshal to
execute it, and where, even If there
were such an ofiiceo, the entire popuia-
ton would constitute one solid combina-
ton to resist him. Congress alone has
power to decide whether the present
laws can or cannot be amended SO as 10
carry out more efiectually the objects OF
the Constitution"
IL announces that the national reve-
nue. continues to be collected, and the
President gives the assurance that rev.
cnuc laws will continue to be enforced.
The position declaring that a recogni-
ton taken of seeding States as indie
pendent governments, would be Presi-
dental usurpation, taken in connection
with other matters, reveals spec Of
war, though the opinion is given that
Congress has no authority to pass laws
compelling by force Of arms, States to
remain in the Union.
The opinion that Congress possesses
many means Of preserving the confeder-
acy by conciliatory acts, and not by the
sword, is matter of deep and vital i'm
portance at this time. This portion Of
the message concludes with stirring in
vocation to the people to pause and con-
slider ere the awful plunge into the
abyss Of dsunion is taken, and expresses
an opinion that slavery has passed its
eliminating point, and further advises an
explanatory amendment to the Consti-
tuition for the purpose offorever settling
the slavery question, and the more firmly
cementing the bands of the Union.
In conclusion OF these few remarks we
can bat rciterate that we like and COM
mend the message as it is given to MS in
its present form. We trust we shall find
nothing when we come to read the en-
tire document which will in any way
conducc to change our opinion relative
to its general features.
We recommend that the message be
read with deep care and attention, and
with a right spirit, by every one.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07

Warranted Purely $780,
O00) FIVE MILLIONS OF BOXES Of BRAND
RETHS PILLS ARE SOLD ANNUALLY
THE SALE STEADILY increases, and yet thous-
aAds die from colds and fevers, which these pills
could certainly cure. Brandreth's Pills are simple
but unmatched for efficacy. How important that
at once secure an advantage over sickness
when it can be had at an outlay of twenty five
cents.
Mr.. J. G. Rappelyea, of Monmouth county, N.
j., writes March 10, 1859:
81 was troubled in January last VITA cositive-
ness for several days, and took ten grains of cao-
NAL to obtain relief. l caught cold, suppose; at
any rate, . severe diarrhoea set in, which my
medical attendant found it impossible to arrest
This was followed by dysentery. Ny strength
was all gone. Everything passed through me a.
took it. A friend from New York, Mr.. George
Lewis. fortunately called upon mo, and advised
Brandreths Pills. thought in my weak condi-
ton one pill would be enough, but ne admins.
tered four, and the next morning four more
Much impurity came from me, and, to my sur
prise, the soreness and pain diminished. One box
cured me fully. l am new hearty, with good
appetite"
Sold at principal Office, No. 204 Canal:.st. Price
rs cents box.
Sold by all respectable dealers in medicines.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07

BEARD AND MousrAcuE AMONG THE
CLERGY.-The beard and moustsche
appear to be gaining ground among the
clergy, to whom they have until lately,
been forbidden vanities. The Boston
Herald states that on one occasion, of
late, there were three full-bearded min
listers in the pulpit of Park street church.
1t was goodly sight, having truly
apostolic look. Military ardor also be.
glus to show itself among those who
have usually been dcbarred, by their
cloth, from warlike occupations, although
chaplalns, in revolutionary times, occa-
slonally welded the sword or masket.
1t IS stated that the Wilkes Guard, a
military company in Washington, Ga,
have elected the Rev. G. G. Norman. of
the Methodist church, Captain, in place
OF their late Captain, Hon. l. T. irwin.
Tn.MOppnmO 10 4ho l.. -,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07
The Gazette an Extremist.

Inc PRESIDENTS Message Is condemned
by the Eetrensists from both North
and South, while conservative members,
including those from the border slave
States, approve i'll the main the general
principles enunciatcd.- 7eleyraphic dis
patch.
"The whole tenor of the Message Is
subservIcncy to the South, and the plan
suggested by the President, one which
cannot fnd q response among Repudh-
cans either IN or out Of Congress. Much
disappointment is very Justly felt at the
pusllannimous course recommended by
Mr.. Buchanan at the junncture when he
should have shown himself every inch
man.-Gazette Of yesterday.
The President opposes secession-in-
deed he could not do otherwise, and be
faithful to his oath of Office Chicago
Journal.
We copy the above extracts (the ital-
les are our OWN to show, merely that
our neighbor of the Gagette is one OF
those Extremists mentioned. He can
see nothing good in the Message be-
cause it does not unconditionaly con-
denim all the acts of the South, and laud
all the unfriendly acts of the North
This proves what we have constantly as
serted, that the Gazette man is an Err
tremist. He sees nothing good South of
Mason ana Dixon's line, and emphat.-
caIly declares that he hopes no conces-
sion will be made by the North, in order
to bring about peace and harmony
among the States of the Union declares
that Buchanan IN his message truckles
to the SOUTH in a pusiIanimous manner
-interring that he should hold over its
head rod of iron, and in the same is
sue states that rather than shed blood in
any secession difficulties, he would "let
the South go =; ne can liUe ,oithout
Mem."
In his message, Mr.. Buchanan, like
other conservative men of the Demo
cratic party, thinks the South should
wait till Mr.. Lincoln takes his seat. and
has shown himself guilty of some overt
act before any movement should be
made towards dissolution or secession !:
yet the Gazette declares that the mes
sage truckles to the Sonth-that the vii
ter, shows himself pusilanimous,
This proves to demonstration what
We have always claimed for that Gazette
man-that he is narrow-minded ex-
tremlst-a sectionalist of the first water.
lie looks upon the South as a curse to
the Union, and would be glad to "see
the curse removed" The statement of
the telegraphic dispatch given above is
undoubtedly correct, and the extract
from the Gazette which follows il nrovas
our position. The Journal extract wa
insert as in comparison with that Of the
Gazette.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07

APPoINrMENT.-Geo. Tichenor, OF
Des Moines, has been appointed by
Judge Love, of the U. S. District Court,
Deputy Clerk of said Court.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07

CoUoHs. The sudden changes of our climate
are sources OF PULMONARY, bronchial AMI AS
TnMArIc AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved
that simple remedies often act speedily and GER
tninly when taken in the early stages Of the dis
ease, recourse should ct once be had to Browns
Bronchial 7rochss," or Losenges, let the Cold,
Cough Irritation Of the Throat be over 90 slight
as by this precaution o moro serious attack may
be effectually warded off. PUBLIC SPEAKERS and
SINGERS will find them effeclual for clearing and
strengthening the voice. See advertisement.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07
INSURANCE..

= ROBERT Su4PSON'1
1irs and Life l16arance AEbasl
nyvrRs TO 1xsuRd1s ALEyHE pvAr,
q tAgss tAss NY b oStaissd u any way 81
IL. Rates aslov y a.y Rsspes.:s.. Company
q. r.ir and hseosasls = ,djustasnt Of losses.
4th. Policies in which the holders partisipsss
in the psofts.
CAPITAL RsrssssHrsD, own $1,000, 900.
Al Follows:
Continental Fire Insurance Co.. N.Y..
Cash Cepitals~d Surplus, sl,ooo,soo,
Metropolitan Fire Iss. Co., MI,
OaAs Capital and Surplus. 1854 .sss.
state Fire Insurance Co., New Ravep,
Caah Capital and Surplus. sa2s, 900.
security Fire Insurance Co., N. York,
Cash Copitnl and Surplus e544,ssl.
New EngIand Fire snd Marine lpsur-
aace Company, Hartford,
Cash Capital and Surplus, s225,ooo.
Mutual Life Insurance Co. Rev York,
Accumulated Cash ASSETS tho PROPERTY of tie
Assured, Sc. 100000.
JOHN YANTIS,
Solicitor for tho above named Companies, 10 au-
thorised to take Risks and issue Policies.
REFERENCES IN DAVENPORT.
H.H. Smith, Esq, James McCosh, Esq, Messrs.
Eldridge Williams c. g. Blood, Esq; Hon. r.
Linderman; Hon. James Thorington.
1-Ofice over Eldridge / Williams Dry Goods
Stere, Brady street.
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NEW york WIRE MILL,
NELSON & RlCaMON ID,

MANUFACTURES o., AND D1ALIRs II
WIRE OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS
DARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO Or
IL dcn sent to their Warehouse, 81 John street,
N. T., which will b. filed PROMPTLY, and have
SPEEDY Dispatch
Circulars furnished giving discount from List,
or nett p9ices at lOWns9 MAREUf 1ASns.
TBRAs :--Six months' note, payable ct Bank
with current rate Of Exchsago ON New York, or
Dor cent. on fog Cash.
WIRE . MIL, ssf =, STREET. 3IsE NEW YORK.
e1oa-aAVo6 II s. 'as4ase~@r t.4
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PRINCE IMPRRiAL CHAMPAGNE

j. j. BURTIS
n BEGS RESPECTFULLY TO IN
= form his friends and the public gene
rally, that he has been appointed
E by Messrs. G. v. Haugh wourt Co.,
kof New York, sole agent fer this
most celebrated Wine, Of which they
are the importers, and which has for
years past held tho FIRST rank in France and
England and the Continent Of Europe, and new
meets with the most unbouuded success and pop
uaiity in tho United States and Canadas.
J.J. b. is enabled to offer this Wine in any
quantities, st New York prices, in quarts, pints
and half pints.
He has also receivedan importation Of Meet 4
Chandon's "Green Seal, without the liable, which
is their first quality Of that we'll Enown brand,
and which he intends to sell ut New York prices.
BURTIS HOUSE.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, November 18th. 1860.
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Tomorrow" is the day on which
lazy folks work and fools reform,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-12-07

Stere, Brady street.
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IN0URANO
FIRE, INLAND & LIFE.
Home Insurance Company,
Casn; 100000
Surplus, 100000
Conway Insurance Company,
MASSACHUSETTS.
Cast Capital and surplus $254,0O0
Hampden Insurance Company,
SPRINGFIELD MASS.
Cash Capital and surplus >25v,o00
North American Ins. Company,
o1HARrLoRD, CONN.
Cash Capital $685., $50
LoriIlard Insurance Company,
Cash Capital $685., 800
Manhattan Life ms. Company,
Oson S"Pi'"i $i,OUO,OOO
City Fire Insurance Company,
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
W. souTHwoRrH, prs.'..
l. 0'1 FiEEb Ell KAUFMAN, Agents.
Office, No. 4, Lie Claire Block,
Il. FlELD;A Agent, Davenport, Iowa.
Office next door to the Post Office,
Rock Island. Ill. June1
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
JOHN Il. SW ITS,
General Real Estate Agent,
Loan and Insurance Broker,
CON. OF DEEDS FOR NEW YORK AND
OTHER STATES.
H.Y. sLAYMAkER,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR
MINNESOTA!
OFFICE NICHOLAS BLOCK, UP STAIRS,
DAVENPORT, IOWA,
COMPLETE ABSTRACTS OF THE TITLE TO ALL LANDS
IN SCOTT COUNTY.
New York Insurance Agency,
CASH CAPITAL REPRESENTED. SO 600 900
WITH LARGE SURPLUS.
PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE co.
ON. YORK AND BROOKLYN
CASH CAPITAL,........., $200, 009
STEPHEN CROwELL, Pres't
PH1LANBKR SHAW, sec'y
Atlantic Fire Insurance COMFY
ON. YORK AND BROOKLYN,
CASH CAPITAL, $50. 900
JOHN d. COCKS, Prest
HoRArIo DoRs, Sec'y
Lamar Fire Insurance Comply,
OF NEW YORK CITY,
CASH CAFITAL,..... 49,. $500. $soo, 900
E, ANTHONY, Prsst
J.R. ST. JsHs, Sec'y.
Fulton Fire Insurance Comply,
OF NEW YORK CITY.
CASH CAPITAL. ...................$ $3.50, 900
WILLIAM A. COBB, Psest
JAxEs M. RaNKINs, Sec,y.
Hunbolt Fire Insurance Co.,
OF NEW YORK CITY.
CASH OAPITAL,............ $4,000 |
JOHNRANKIN, Pre't
WILLIAM AuLLlaAx. seo'y.
New York Life Insurance Co., |
OF NEW YORK CITY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL. 81 500 900 |
NORRIS FRANKLIN, Prss't
PLIxsY FREEAAs, Actuasy.
OBLIGATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND |
IA Polisies issued in the above old and re-
spsnsible Companies, on FIRST class risks only, BY
JOHNL. SWITS,
Real Estate and Insurance Agent.
NICKOLLS BLOCK.-UP STAIRS.
oetledtf
- --------------------------
IL e NJ o D e a..
Union Coffee 4 Spice MIL,
CORNER OF FRONT AND MAIN
~ovq0l q. n JONES. 4 co.
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CaPltaI $500. 700
W. SOUTHWORTH, Pres't.
L. BRADLEY, Sec'y.
FIELD kAUFFMANN, Agents.
Office, No. 4, Lie Claire Block,
H. FIELD; Agent, Davenport, Iowa.
Office next door to the Post Office,
Rock Island. Ill. June
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We the sndsrsigned sgsss 70 the fo,lov,>,
TERMS Oh SUBSCRIPTION:
DAILY.-lO cents per week, pN sbls 70 e,,,,.,.
Nail and post Once subscribers, $500 Per anpvm
payable in sdvsncs.
WBBKLy.-$2,o0 Per snnum, IL advance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-22
MOROCCO.

News from Morocco is to the 2sh OF Fetruary The
permanent occupation Of Tetnsn by the arsh been
definitely agreed upon end 0oec beds have been
TO be sent there. Several baraops ~ the psppsuIs
have been ordered to Re ready to go Africa upon the
first summons.
letter from the Sultan Of Morocco was read on tho
25h Of February at the principal mosque ~ Iangrs,
announcing bis rejection OF The conditions Of peace pro-
posed by spain He siates that no is coming 10 tho
northern provinces with large force; hre is little
prospect Of peace; that be has ample fumes and that he
viii prosecute ,he Me end Il ne loses ali his sea.
rors. He exforis all true believers 10 rise dooacc OF
their country and says that he has given od:rs 10 put to
death all punderers.
The Sultan, srtirg tho concluding auruun cement,
had drisaed the Arab cavalry, who pundeed Tetuan,
and beheaded mspy Of thor ctJe's
An interview took place the 23j Of February be-
tween Marshol rouncl Anliey hbbss The cession
Of Tetusp discussed but the scntves of the
Sultan not prepared TO accede to the demand Of
Spain and Tie nego'atona, therefore, 10 end.