Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-09

v1Or TIE Northwest. keOkuk Is Ueco'n'"e
ambitious.
AMAN named Price was arrested 10
Mitchell county, for challenging man
named Slayton to fight duel Inc
charge was not sustained.
Tue McGregor Times denies most
empha,icaly that the grAinbuyers OF That
place have been using short weights
II says:
It is not worthy detailed refutation.
The gentleman from Chicago" cannot
be named by ga resident" Of Dubuque
no "grain buyer Of McGregor has
been arrested for useing false weights
no such report has obtained anywhere
except through the Vaccinations OF en-
emies to our city prosperity, land by those
who are ever prating Of 'unfalrness Il"
all operations where the adv ntsge does
not ai,cays result to Reconsideration is
it true that "grain buyers at McGregor
have paid as high prices as did dealers
in Chicago and Milwaukee," Our buy
ers always have margin on milwaukee
prices, except in cases where but little
was in the city and parties desired to NIL
car. Our competition is sharp, our
buyers are spirited, and for honesty they
viii compare f~voratly with those OF
Dubuque or Chicago.
A MONSTER. We put the following
on record as the most inhuman act
which has come under our notice for
some time:
AN UNNATURAL AND CRUEL FATHER.
Compliant was made Saturday even
ing, by his neighbors, against Jacob
Hartine, for cruelty beating his child
He was at once arrested, and with the
little gill, taken before Justice Harris.
Her arms and body we're covered with
stripes, made with a cowhide, (Which
Har,line acknowledged having used,)
aud her undcrclotics wet with blood.
The little girl, who was ten years OF
age, was beaten with short thick cow
hide, she having on little more than a
thin calico dress, and her body is most
cruelty cut and laccrated.
IIartlinc was fined twenty dollars and
costs, and committed until paid. We
hope the proper authorities will see that
the child is placed where she will be
properly treated.
FsoM the Toledo Farmer we learn
that the farmers of Tama county held q
Harvest Home Festival on Thursday
last. The exercises were as follows:
lst. Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Dunton Cd.
Singing; Sd. Address by Rev. Mr..
Trucsdell, Of Marshall 4th. Address by
Rev. Mr.. Dunton; 9Th. Discussion OF
of the Dinner 9th. Address by 6. +.
Dexter, of Toledo. The table was
bonntiiully furnished, and elegantly set.
Vases of fresh flowers were interspersed
among the substantial viapds, and rich
ly ornamented loaves OF cake, encircled
with wreaths, woven by the fair ladies Of
the vicinity. were ike massive pearls, IN
setting OF all the other gems. Every
body appeared to enjoy themselves, and
the attendance was large, especially
considering the bnsy time among the
| farmers.
ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC PApER-We
are in receipt of the first number of the
Tama county Farmer, a new paper just
started at Toledo, by Mr.. A. }. Kenne-
dy, formerly of the Marietta Express
The Turner is neat six column paper,
and is devoted to politics, agriculture,
etc. The names Of Douglas and John
son appear at the head. Success. to the
Nlrmer, say we.
PoLE RAlsIxG.-The Democracy of
Agency City had an enthusiastic pole
raising on the 2sth ult. The pole is
hickory, ia feet high, and on the broad
folds of the flag displayed at the mast
head is that highly expressive words,
"Non-intervention." Gen. Dodge, r. J.
Hall, Judge Macon and others address
ed the assembled multitude.
Coop JOKE.-The New York Day
Book expresses an opinion that the
Breckenridge and Lane party may carry
Iowa in the coming election.
-->~>--
Sad Accident at Waverly.
We learn from 4 gentleman Of this