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

ALBANY. Sept. i.
A letter received to-day at Albany states
that Judge Douglas will speak at Elmira Sept.
IA; at Clifton Springs Saturday. 18Th; at
Rochester on Tuesday, 18th, and at buffalo on
TLuraday, Goth.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

FRANK PLUMBR. GEO. N. VAN HoSEN.
Ps.CMER & VAN nO<EN,
A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
"A and Notaries Public. Also, agents for the
Charter Oak City Fire Insurance Co., Hartford,
Conn.,, Capital, S30o,oO0 City Fire Insurance Co.,
New Haven, Conn.,, Capital. $50o,040.
Office in LeClaire Block, Davenport. sep7
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

THIRD WARD DEMOCRATIC Meeting.
Pursuant to call. the Democrats Of the Third
Ward, met at the Court House. F. X. Fi.z-
patrick was called to the chair, and Harvey
Leonard appointed Secretary.
The meeting adopted as their name the
Third Ward Douglas and johnson Guards.
The following officers were elected VIM.
Dalzell, Captain; James Warrick. First Lieut..
ensnt; James 5. Altman, Second lieutenant
Thos. flanagan, Orderly Sargent.
for the Third Ward.
On motion adjourned. till this Saturday
evening, atthe headquarters, (Lerchen's Hall
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
T n E CI Y.

DOUGLAS AND JOHNSON GUARDS, AT
TE>TIoN The Third Ward Douglas and john
son Guards will meet this Saturday. evening.
at the Democratic Headquarters, Lerchens e
Hall, Third Ward All Democratic voters Of
the Ward are requested to be present.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

Times ARE CHECKERED.-That high
official, the County Judge of Scott county, We
are informed has made up his mind to play
Justice of the Peace in order to get his hand in
before his office is shorn OF its fair proportions
and emoluments. He is going to soil the Judi
ella! ermiue by dabbling in cases wherein
bruised noses, bunged up eyes and frail char
acter is represented; is going to act the rat.
as printers say-going to tax the bread out Of
the mouths of those who were elected to do q
Justices and not q Judges business. In this
matter he has got the inside track of the small
fry. The Constables and deputies who bring
business into his hands will get an order for
their cash earned right off as soon as the Judge
can write his nome. instead of their waiting
three months for the same, as Justices often 20
before they settle with the county. In petty
vii cases, too, he will air his Judicial erud-
ton while in petit larceny he will bring to
bear ali that high Judicial talen whicht the Ga
zeite claims for him. Times are sadly out of JOINT
when the first legal talent in tie county-the
JUDGE of the county, thus aliases himself. AT.
tbs don't talk to US about the dignity of the
Judicial ermine. It's humbug.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

GO acres in Shelby coauty.
2lO " Cass
$40 Pottawsttamie county.
80 Hardin
3SO Greene
Fer sale or exchange for City property. Also
City property to exchange for lands.
GEO. B. SARGENT.
junel3-df Land Agent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

AUSTIN CoRBIN. GEO. S. G. DOW. s. 4. Brown.
GOKBlN, DOW L BROWN,
A TTORNEYSAND COUNSELORS ATLAW,
IA and Not,ries Public.
>. Z. BRowN, United States Commissioner
OFFICE-At Macklot h Corbin's Exchange Of
fee, Davenport, Iowa. mar3-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

CALL OAK" is a common expression,
but the one in every bodys month at the pres
eut time is. if you want good groceries at the
lowest figure 60 to Sam. Barkley's, ls Brady
street.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

MISERY Loves CoMPANY.-It amuses
Us very much to see how the Muscatine Jour.
na! and the Dubuque papers condoe with each
other over the Davenport grain market. If
there happens to be difference Of a few hun
dred bushels in the market reports Of the
DkMoCRAr and the Gazette, they lick it up like
sweet morsel, az d chuckle over it with de-
light Seeing that nelther-uot even both
markets combined, can begin to compete with
this, they are naturally jealous and accuse US
Of uttering falsehoods about our receipts, max
ing wilful representations, and all that. Why
take their own figures, when We can take them,
our dealers purchase as much grain in one day
as they do in four. If they happen to have
good day and some buyers 60 to their offices
and report the transactioEs-five or six hun
dred bushels of wheat bought (all in one day.
they publish it, and consider it great business,
but tLeir lighter daily receipts, such as one
hundred or two hundred and ffty bushels, the
buyers don't report-eo they do not appear.
Very lazy fellows they are, and extremely jsal.
Gus; much better posted on something that
nobody cares anything about than with mat
ters of public impo. tsnce.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
a CHALLENGES.

"71ose beautiful Photograph. and AmJrotypes
taken by Morse, the Stote Bank, hare no sqaaI
IN THIS s'ction Of The country. They true 10
life and IN point Of tone and fsish very s,perio~.
tai up and look over has specimens. "-DENocxAr
AND NEWS.
IN SUPPORT OF THE ABOVE, WILL
i give
TWENTY.FIVE DOLLARS
To any Of my competitors who will produce Sc
ries of pictures equal to those taken by me.
will also give like sum to any one who will yro-
duce the same number Of equal merit. to those
taken by me, and exhibition ut Egbert's Gal
lcry. az specimens Of his work.
aug2l-dtf l.. II. MORSE.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
Nomination tor Congress.

AUBURN, Sept. 6.
Maj N. c. Beardslee, Of Auburn, was noni-
mated by scclamation for Congress from the
25,h district. by the Democratic Convention
to-day.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

SCOTT COUNTY SCALES.
Corner of Main and Front Sts.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ERECTED AT TIE
i se0vs named place pair u
fairbanks Rlatfarm Hay Scales,
sad viAsttsnd 70 weighing I'll iiads Of Predsee.
Coal, As, 8 I'll dnes. = 80 's'.. -
+ viii Alse Get - agsat Tor ths pusshass. e
weols HAy, ~ CeA. Liberal pa,seaags ssliale
ted. 4asl 1sss q 1fsss fstfss ~ 4 q
pUDlnhAd 4 zrcEasf III 1oSnon0vys
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
OIlN g. RlLa.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
~ and Notary Public.
OFFIcE -Davenport's Block Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08


TWIN CRY TRACk-FIRsr REGULAR
M:ErNs The first regular meeting on the
Twin City Track Of the Scott County Park A.
ISOLATION comes off this afternoon. Two purses
one of S25, and the other SIS, are offered by
the Association. The first purse is open to oil
coursers. Snd the other is especially Tor green
horses Five entries have already been made,
and before ten o'clock to-day, it is expected
that at least three more horses will be entered
to start for the green purse. The club has al
ready expended quite large sum of money
upon the track aud grounds. ana they propose
making many other important Improvements
The track is in eplendid condition. and we may
expect to witness to-day the finest trotting
ever witnessed in Iowa. The trotting will
be mile heats. best two in three in harness
horses to start punctually at three o'clock.
Tickets can be had of Mr.. Motley, the Secre
tary before the gate is opened. and after wards
from the Treasurer at the gate. Price 25
cents.
We hope to see our citizens torn out on this
occasion, Ne it is but the commencement Of an
enterprise which is destined TO prove Of vast
benefia to our county in the way Of improving
stock, and every dollar they give the Associa-
ton will be expended in teautifying tie Fair
Grounds. They will also have the pleasure Of
witnessing a square" trottipg race, a ra e
sight in this country.
We would here state that .from and alter
this date the track will be closed to all persons
not members of the Association, except on reg.
ular meeting days, when persons entering
horses will Of course be expected to conform to
the rules Of the society. Persons desiring to
become members of the Association will hand
in their applications to the Secretary in wri-
ting, and their names will the4 be acted upon
at the first regular meeting.
An efficient police force What sii times be
10 attendance upon the course, and the strict
est order and decorum will be enforced No
malt or spiritous liquors will be allowed with
10 the enclosure of the Fair Grounds, and
gan bling is strictly prohibited. Accommoda-
,ions for carriages have been provided, and ev-
crything conducive to the comfort Of those v no
bestow their patronage upon the enterprise,
will be look ed after Remember that the
horses start at three o'clock precisely, this
Pm.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
MuLL WOOD.

ArOW IS THE TINE TO LAY IN woo
IN for winter use. We have dry tindlipg WOO
q s. 10 per cord. and green wo6a q 81 81 p
cord.
Quiek Or you viii - too late. -
jy4l~d3 -r FkEAOa 4pAv36
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

Altering and Repairing done neatly and at the
shortest notice. Prices low. Highest cash prices
paid for Furs, such as Otter, Mink, SC. No. q
Brady street, near Front street, davenport, Iowa.
july yll-dh
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

W r. LAKM,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IA and Notary Public, Metropolitan Block, Dav-
export, Iowa. marc If
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
] a. REID. M ID .

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
i No. %, corner Main AMI Third streets, Dav-
export, Iowa
DR.. REID can be consulted ut his Office at all
hours of the day and night, unless professionally
engaged. sept25
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

X. II. PARIS Fall and Winter stock Of
cloths. clothing. cassimeres. over coating, vest.
iogs and gentlemens' furnishing goods Is now
compete. We advise all who desire a superi-
or fitting garment Of good material to exam
inc this stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Prices moderate.
The BUFFALO case was on hand
again yesterday Miss Kurtz swore out infor.
nation agsins, Conrad Frietber for assault, be-
fore Justice Caussen. A large number Of
witnesses were present from Buffalo
Again Mr. Frether had to stand the racket
10 the tune Of S. and costs. Rather expensive.
FOURTH WARD DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
The Democrats Of the 4th Ward met at the
Douglas and johnson Club Room, pursuant to
notice.
Z. Peck was called to the Chair and w. F.
Holmes appointed Secretary.
The Object of the meeting was stated by the
Chair.
The meeting adopted as its name the Little
Giant Club.
Tie following off ers were elected: Henry
IIaupt, Captain; W. F. Grovenberry, Is. Lieu
tenant; w. +. Holmes, End Lieutenant
Monday evening of each week was appoint.
ed as the times Of meeting and the Club Room
as the place.
On notion adjourned.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

A. Il. l. ID. KELLY,
DACKERS OF BEEF AND PORK, AND
l. shippers OF Live Stock, 81 BRADY Street.
jan l0-d.Ew
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Senator Douglas In PennsylvanIa.

READING, Pa, Sept. 6.
Extensive preparations are making for the
reception Of Mr. Douglas. He will arrive on
saturday and leave for Philadelphia the same
Pm
A letter has been received by Col. Mclean
from Mr. Douglas. accepting the invitation to
be present at the grand barbecue at Jones
Wood, New York, and assuring him that he
will positively be on hand 90 that occasion,
and that he intends to make a speech.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

NEW pEvN~V0.VANGA HOUSE,
CORNER OF FOURTH AND IOWA STS.,
Davenport, Iowa. DAVIS Sous, Proprietors-
Free Omnibus to and from the cars. Office for
Stages leaving for LeClaire, Princeton, Lyons, De-
Witt, Maquoketa, and Anamosa.
Fare One Dollar per day. aug2l-ly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
j. J. SEvEw ANCE

DENTIST, SUCCESSOR TO DR.. CHAS.
- GooDRIOH, would invite your attention to his
great reduction in prices of Dentistry, and would
Invite all persons needing his services to call and
examine work and prices at his Rooms, next door
to Shepherds Ambrotype Gallery, No. 81 Brady
street, nearly opposite the Post Office.
n B. Teeth extracted all hours Of the day
and night, and all operations warranted. nov5 If
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

CoNvALEsCENr.-We arc glad to
announce that our neighbor. DR.. Baker, who
has for two weeks been con6ne1 to his house
by sickness. is again around. and ready 70 heal
the sick.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
II. OLIVER.

J. u. sHOREY. II. OLIVER.
SUOREY a. OLIVER,
Z 90 PUMP MAKERS.-SHOP ON THE AL
IL ley, between Front and Second, and Brady
and Main streets, Dav nport, Iowa.
DAvENPoRT, March 3o--d3mwt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

"Oak Wood Villa" /"

sitasts on the Bluff. east Of the Rail Road Depot.
The grounds comprise about ons sue, With hne
frDm Roehsstc N. Y. The house IL vel MINI
flsd in visA brick. has ten rooms, seven eloeees.
GUNNER kitchen, and ID warmed by ! furnace.
The location u such that : magnificent ,iev 4
obta mel from sny po tioa Of the premises. Fss
further particulars spply to a u
5 ef,~ea C.AUGUSTUS HAv1LAND,
I'm the prsmi -,
o. q the Hay Prsss ahsvs Dsid9e.
neas Dsyeapesl janele-k
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
F U R G 0 0 D s.!
c.. r. KRENZ,

NJ ANUPACTURER,
WI and Dealer in
Caps,Hats and Furs,
k c G p $ a Selected
Stock Of all kinds
of Gloves and Furs,
such as Capes, VIC
forines, s,Cufs, Mufs,
dc. Robes of all
kinds. Fur Coats,
Glovesand Mittens.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS
TE.1 IT X n ID f..
CHINE QUARTERS

w ISHlNG TOGivF CHARACTER TO THE
~ Tea Trade, and to render the ilawkeys
Store celebrated for the choicest grades Of TEAS.
(tLe same rs il is for other fine Groceries, W
have large invoice Of the karest and most Gel
ebrated
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

jain y. CR = " FssKB,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
n ani Notary Public.
OFFICE -Nickoll's Block, upstairs. jan20
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BUTTS DbOUSs,
rORNER OF IOWA AND FIFTH STREETS
" Davenport, Iowa. mch22dtf
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a "a .,TE MARr.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR Ar LAW,
~ and Notary Pubic. Office No. 26, Nickoll's s
Block, first foor). Entrance on Brady street,
Davenport, Iowa. a~A1-dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

RIvFR Irexs.-The Kate Cassel came
up and returned yesterday 10 Fl. Madison.
The Pembina Vas expected down last night, but
may not have arrived until this incoming. The
Denmark is expected up to-day.
There is about 80 inches Of water oD the
upper rapids. River continues very low.
About It . stand
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

ANDALusrA E'sRRY Boar SusK.-We
learn that on Thursday tho Andslusis Ferry
ooas while cro,sing the river struck snsg In
the lover Ands'usia shute, which stove hole
IN her hull. belo'w the water lise. She sank in
: sses wstsr. Sh viii be raised and put 10 rs-
pair aE-in In fs y days and commence max
iog her regular II ips. This i had fer thess
yho vsse drsving wheat ttoa lllis.,is y thls
oashak lptit vill ~ a Iighs = : eAeuaelns.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

=. d. cONGDoN. VA. IALL.
OOVG DON . HALL,
A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS ATLAW,
IA and Notaries Pubic. Odice, North west
corner Of Brady and Second streets, up-stairs-
entrance on Brady street. July 26-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

PAssERs- BY involuntarily stop TO ad-
mire the splendid photographs and ambro-
types displsyed by Morse. corner Of Main and
Second streets. by the State Bank. Morse's
pictures arc incompatible. in fact no artist In
the country does ur work 10 trce to nature.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

AURORA BoREALIs.-A beautiful au-
rora borea is-one of the most splendid Of all
heavenly phenomena-was visible At this point
on Thursday night. All those who had the
pleasure of viewing its gorgeous splendor pro-
nounce it the most transcendently beautiful Of
any ever before witnessed by them. At about
half past eleven its eliminating beauty was
enjoyed by US mortals. Athwart the entire
Northern sky it spread its gorgeous mantle Of
indescribable colDrs ever cha hsnging-constsntly
assuming different shades Of coloring aud
developing new beauties of arrangement
What renders these sights more sublimely
beautiful and interesting to mortal eyes, 10 the
fact that no satisfactory cause for their appear
ance aad temperance at unequal times no
clue as to their source, or the cause which pro-
duces them. All is lost in the Great Cause of
all things on the earth beneath-in the heav-
ens above No human science has ever un-
locked His cret of the birth place Of the beau
tfnl light OF the North.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
Mss Ass slSrssONG

A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUB
~ lie. OFFIcE-Nicholls Block, Cup stairs,
Davenport, Iowa. nar22-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08

DIV a &c ID >. FNANER.
ltARPEN TER AND BUILDER, AT COATES
~ Patch ms old shop, alley opposite Engine
House on Brady street. apl9-dly
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Il. ~. PIsEsYYmAN.

u. ~. PKEGIYNA
(FoRMERLY BURROWS h PRETrYMAN.
CtTORAGE, FORWARDING AND COMMiS-
- sion Merchant, and Steamboat Agent.
No. 4, Husrow's Elock Leves,
ap4.tfl DAVENPORT, Iowa.
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Law Partnership.


Successors to COOK, Dillon Dc Lindley.
\X7E HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP
w for the prlcticc of the Law. to which we
shall devote our personal attention.
March 1860. COOK j DRURY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-09-08
MoYUNE, PING suEY CHOP

MoYUNE, PING suEY CHOPS,
TEAS, GREENS AND BLACKS.
OF N Ost Delightful Fl0vOrs,
and which is now offered Is percent. cheaper than
the same Teas retail in tho cities of Nv York
and Philadelph ConDoi .eurs and ladies are
respectfully invited to an examination.
jy9-if JACOB WEAVER, JR., Agent.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-19

CRIMINAL STATIsTIcs.-One man
was hung yesterday for murder; three
are in Jail under sentence Of death ;
seven will be tried for murder be.
tween this and the Goth inst, the
Grand Jury has found true bills
against four more for the same crime,
and three others as accessories. Be.
sides this long list, there are three
other murder cases awaiting examina.
ton. Truly, We have a dark record
for the month of June.-Picaymn,
l5M inst.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-19
NATION uOeGE {,

UrALru OF ruE CrTy.-Tbe heslth
of New Orleans continues remarkably
good. The report Of the Board OF
Health for the week ending the 10Th
inst, shows the total number Of deaths
from all causes, to be 198.-adult
males, 43 ; adult females, % male
children, 62 female children, 81 ;
not stated Is. Whites, 161 mulat-
toes, II; blacks, 10; not stated, free,
III, slaves, 1S; not stated 3.
The principal diseases were, chole-
ra infantum, Of which there were |
cases; consumption, IL cases; infan.
tile commissions, 10 cases; diarrbea,
Is cases measles, 8 cases; and teeth
ing, ] cases. There was no yellow
fever.
The mortality was principally
among the children. We find III
under | year, A. from l to 2 years,
10 from 2 toS years, 9 from 8 to 10
years, and 5 from 10 to 10 years.
The Picayuue complains of the new
Board, and says the old Board furu.
ishes the press every Monday fore
noon with a copy of the report.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-19

PosTAGE PREPARED ny STAMPS.
The New York Evening Post, of the
llth, says ave have received a
number of complaints from merchants
aud others engaged in foreign trade,
relative to the regulation requiring
postage to be prepared by stamps
1t is asserted that the rule becomes
not only annoying but oppressive and
in this way:
A house engaged in the China
trade has to pay, on single letter
weighing a half ounce, ninety cents.
When nine ten cent stamps are placed
upon the envelope tho weight is in.
creased so much that double postage
must be paid. This is virtually pay.
ing for carrying the stamps. A few
days after the regulation went into
effect, we are informed, letter en-
closing a draft for large amount
was sent to the post Office, and hand.
ed to a clerk, who weighed it and
marked the postage at ninety cents.
Stamps were purchased and placed
upon il, and it was dropped into the
letter box. Nearly a month after it
was reclaimed from the Dead Letter
Office, where it had been sent in con.
sequence of short postage. Having
been weighed, with the stamps added,
it had exceeded tho single letter
weight. This is but one Of the many
cases that have been reported. As
yet no intimation has been given that
stamps Of larger denomination are
TO be issued, although it would seem
that this is the only way to adjust
the matter.
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-06-19
SENATOR CRIrrENpEN ON SoUA7

SENATOR CRITTENDEN ON SoUAT.
TEu SovERsIeSTY.-"My idea upon
that subject, Mr.. President, without
a shadow of doubt is that a Teritor-
ial Government is the mere creature
of Congress, made and fashioned by
Congress as it -pleases, with what
functions it pleases, with what power
it thinks proper to confer. Of course
there is no sovereignty or particle OF
sovereignty in a Territory all is a
mere delegation of power and is in
subordination at all times to the Con.
gress of the United States.