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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

Ono SrArs ConvnnoN PssuPoxD. The
State Central ComqDistss have sjssus6 IN ad-
dress possponing The n'eeting Of tie State
Convention from Hay ~. toSuly 4. This 10
done on account Of the postponement Of the
National Convention.
BY notice in another column, it will be
seen tbst . meeting Of she citizens Of the county
is cslle1 at the Court House next Saturday At
one O'Clock, r NJ. for the purpose OF devising
some plan for mutual protection against the
depredations Of horse thieves. from wAich
some Of our citizens have suffered this Spring.
The object, we assured. is are for organized
aud systematic effort 70 detect and sPpssesod
these light fingered gentry. and hand them
over to the rigors Of the law, and not ior the
purpose to inficting summary punishment &c
cording to the code Of Judge Lynch. The lat
| ter course we could not sanction for moment
but the former is laudsble and praiseworthy.
and We trust something may be effected 10 that
end. 1t ths meeting Saturday, Was"fn9to"
Press, 18th.
Two terrible accidents happened at
bridge that Is being built 1t Clarksviie, lenn''
on Saturday last. A platform that was aus
pended as q temporary bridge for the work
men, fell with q tremendous crash, managing
the bodies of several Irish workDen and
drowning three others. 1t was reported In the
Nashville Banner that subsequently another
portion of the bridge fell. killing six Irish
workmen.
The new planet has not been ofhcial'y
named, bu. it has already been designated as
Vulcan.
"A Phi,idel ,hian has rec eiyed an order to
set up q paper mill in Utah, for brigham
Young, at cost Of $50 ,OOO
The funeral Of Hon. s G. Goodrich, at
Southbury. Conn, on Sunday afternoon 1ss''
wasattended by a vast concOurse OF people. Two
hundred Sunday School children headed the
processing to escort the remains OF Peter Far
ley to the grave.
"A farmer residing in Liberty township,
Iowa, some weeks since set hre TO straw
stack unsw ares that his little sor, seven years
old. was fact asleep upon it, and did not md
out the fatal mistake until the boy was burnt
to crisp.
The new crop Of coffee in Brazil is larger
than ever before known; the limbs OF the
trees having to be propped up to prevent their
breaking beneath the weight OF the growing
berries.
"A we'll known resident OF Washington
palace, Brooklyn, has been arrested tor play
ing the ghost for several successive evenings
in burying ground, thereby having created
4 great excitement.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

Nh. GATES, Of New York, has made,
during the last eighteen years, about
100000 matches, using 100000
feet OF lumber. He now makes $780,
900 matches daily, making use of 500
feet of lumber. He uses five pounds of
phosphorus daily, which is about the
amount found in the bones of single
horse. He has thus used up the skele-
tons Of 1900 horses.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

REMARKABLE CURE OF LocKJAw.-
The New York Observer says A
young lady ran rusty nail into her
foot recently. The injury produced
lockjaw Of such a malignant character
that her physicians pronounced her re-
covery hopeless. An old nurse than
took her in hand, and applied pounded
beet roots to her foot, removing them
as often as they become dry. The re-
suit was a most complete and astonish-
ing cure. Such simple remedy should
be borne in mind.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

ORIGINAL NOTICE. STATE OF IOWA,
~ ScoTT COUNTY Robert 8. Wilson vs.. James
7. Robinson, ct al.
To Margaret b. Mccall and William Mccall her
husband, and George Wilson--Sirs and Madam !:
You are hereby notified that there is now file,
in tho office Of tho Clerk Of the District Court in
Scott county, . Bill in Equity Of Robert >. Will
son seeking to have cancelled . certain deed exc
cuted by him on the 9TH March, 1853, as in trust
for the Presbyterian Charch of Blue Grass, in
connection with the Presbytery of Cedar, of tho
following described land in Scott county, to wit:
One acre Of land lying on the west line Of the
southeast quarter Of Section thirty three 1881,
in Township seventy eight [78 north, Range two
n east Of the 5th p. NJ, commencing at the cen
ter Of said west line, and running north eight Isl
rods thence east ten i0l rods thence south six
teen Isl rods; thence west ton tlO] rods; thence
north eight Isl reds to the place Of beginning.
for non-user want Of beneficiary to take under
said deed, &c, that the legal estate may be re-
conveyed to him, and other matters in said Bill
set forth and that unless you appear, on or be-
fore the 6rst day Of the next Term Of the Scott
County District Court, and answer thereto, ac-
cord ing to the rules Of said Court, judgment will
be rendered against You thereon.
Dated this 18th day Of May, A. d. 1860
ROBERT s. WILSON, Plaintiff,
JAMES GRANT Attorney.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

DRoUTn.-The Corning adams coun-
ty) Sentinel says that the protracted
drouth from which we have been suffer-
ing in this part of Iowa, had created
we'll established doubts as to the success
of the wheat crop. Under the influence
OF the late refreshing rains. it is our
pleasure to state that wheat has greatly
revived, and now promises an abundan,
yield.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

10. BRowN's BIC WAGoN.-Major
Joseph r. Browns big steam prairie
wagon has been at our levce two or
three days, in pieces. A description Of
it would be impossible, as it is in such
mixed up state. The weight is about
fifteen@ons, and, I'VE predict that there
are not twenty consecutive miles in the
State where it can run. 1t is to be Ia
ken to Henderson and set up there.-St.
Paul Times.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
EDUCATIONAL.
"A q "A ID ID M -
-OF TME-
III IL ACULATE CONCEPTION.
YOUNG LADIIa.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Conducted by tho Sisters Of Charity
OF THE
Blessed Virgin.


VNHIS INSTITUTION Is MOST BEAUTIFUL
~ situated, about ono mile from Davenport,
and commandsa view Of scenery unsurpassed for
richness and variety.
onceasing care and vigilance will be exercised
to promote the moral and intellectual immove
ment OF the pupils, and in sickness the necessities
OF the sufferer will be administered to with the
fondness Of parent.
The course OF education comprises Orthogra-
ply, Reading, Writing. Arithmetic. Grammar.
tory (sacrcd and protane,) Algebra, Book eep-
ing, Astronomy, with the use Of the Globes, Ny
thoogy. Rhetoric, Chemistry, Natural Philoso-
ply, Physiology, Botany, the French and German
Languages, Music on the Piano, Guitar. &e,, Draw
ing in Crayon, Monochromatic and Polychromotic ::
also Gr,cisn and Oriental Painting, and practical
instruction in Needle-work, both plain and Orna-
mental.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
TERMS

Board and Tuition, including Bed and
;, bedding, per annum, .$lt0,0
For each Of the Foreign Languages, per
quarter, 5000
Music on Piano, with use Of instrument,
per quarter, 400
Music on Guitar, with use Of instrument
per quarter, 1900
Drawing and Painting in Water .Colors
and on Velvet, per quarter, 500
NJ, &C Drawing, per quarter, 500
Oil Painting, 1000
Embroidery, 800
Astronomy, with use Of the Globes, per
quarter, 800
Rhetoric. Philosophy, Chemistry, Physiol-
ogy and Bot ny, per quarter. 500
Flowering work in Wax, or Leather, each
per quarter, 800
Washing, per quarter, 500
Medicines and Medical Attendance will bo an
extra charge.
Payments must be made half yearly in advance
and
FROM THIS RULE THERE WILL BIZ No DEVIATION.
~ Young Ladies Of every Denomination are
admitted into this Academy, but order is
essary, they will be required to observe the ordi
nary regulations Of external worship.
Persons residing At . distance are required to
have . responsible agent in the city Of Davenport.
NJ reduction will be made in case uf pupils being
withdrawn before the expiration Of the quarter,
excepting by pr0tracted sickness. One months
notice Of the removal Of each young Lady is re-
quested.
The correspondence of the pupils is subject to
inspection.
For tho present year no Uniform will be re-
qured.
Each pupil be required TO provide himself with
q furnished Work-box, six Towels, six Table
Napkins, Combs. Tooth and Hair Brushes, Knife
and Fork, Dessert and Teaspoon, and Tumbler.
There will be 2 Sessions OF s. months each in the
scholastic year, commencing on the first Monday
in September, andiending on the second day Of
July, with one week allowed for vacation, at
Christmas.
Parents can see their children on Thursdays, in
the afternoon,And no visitors but those authorized
by the parents, or guardians, will be allowed to
see the young ladies. The parents who reside in
Davenport can tske their children home On the
first Saturday Of each month, but they must Ee-
turn on the following Sunday afternoon.
Attached To the Academy is = Day School for
those in the neighborhood who wish to avail
themselves Of it.
Letters to be addressed to
Sister MARY MARGARET MANN,
Academy OF the Immaculate Conception,
Davenport, Iowa. A.u
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
A Strange FanCy.

In an amusing article by M. Edourd
Simon, published in the. Revue Contens-
porai,.e, on NJ. Varhagen Won Ense's
Recollections, the following strange but
authentic anecdote is related of the
Grand Duke Charles, the husband Of
the Grand Duchess Stephania of Baden :
After his death the settlement of the liza
tilities of the old civil list brought a
strange infrmity of the old Prince to
light. cat the Palace of Carlsruhe,"
says the article, "a whole series Of
apartments was found, which the late
Grand Duke had successfully locked up.
and which nobody had entered SINCE
1t had long been an old manis of his to
lay by everything he received. no mat
ter what and no matter from whom. No
one was ever allowed to touch these
things. The Grand Duke himself alb
stained from doing so, without ever ia
king the slightest notice of any applica-
ton for restitution. As soon as room
was sufficiently full he would lock it up
taking out the key, and begin the same
ceremony with another. When, after
his death, these mysterious rooms were
opened. they we're found to be filled with
an innumerable quantity Of precious
things-costumes, all kinds of trum.
perry, recollections of childhood, and
which the Prince had never used.-
Here, quantity of rouleaus Of silver
labeled Captains pay for H. II. Prince
Charles and vast lot Of 20 kreutzer
pieces 60 centimes), carefully wrapped
up; there, drawers filled with rouleaus
of gold then snuff boxes of the great
est value, rings and other jewels to the
amount of more than a million in value.
The treasures had lain dormant there
for many years, and yet, a short time
before His death, the Grand Duke had
often been pinched for money, which he
could not get at a lower rate than l6 per
cent. Then there were books, cards,
petitions, papers of all kinds, which
We're brought to light WITH their treas
nres; an immense quantity of sealed let
tiers, dispatches which had been looked
for in vain, and then thought to be lost;
precious documents, the want Of which
had prevented the settlement OF impor-
tant affairs, and seriously endangered
legitimate interests. Lastly, there were
pieces of art, rich arms, offered for sale
to the Prince long time before, and
which were found peil-,nell with embroi
dered court dresses, masqucrading cos
tunes, and laced hats. In many cases
it was impossible to fad out the owners
of some Of these articles and then
again, things which had been paid fol
by the civil list, aud never had made
their appearance, we're found here"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING PURCHAS-
L I'd Of James F. Pasrsnd the Stock OF Mer.
chsndise, formerly belonging 70 Burrows / Pretty
man, will carry on the Mercantile Business ct the
old stand or r. = B., on Front street.
We shall DO IN receipt In . few days Of ssa-
sonabls supply Of new Goods purchased in the
eastern markets this Spring, q very low prices,
and invite oil the old friends Of the late 1rm %
give US . call, - No intend TO sell st the lowest
rates TO suit the times.
ELISHA g. BURROWS.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

To CURE CoLIC IN HoRsRs.-Dis.
solve AZ much salt as will do in q pint Of
warm water, then add pint ofvinegar /;
give the horse half tho mixture, and if
that does not relieve him in half an hour,
give him the balance, and = cure may be
expected.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

IT is said that johnson. the murderer
who is to be hung here on the 18th, is
in constant communion with his spirit
raj advisers, who are making strong ef-
forts to prepare him for the other world.
We hope they may succeed in their
praiseworthy efforts. He has lately
been received into the Catholic church,
and has been baptized by Father Don
elan.-Delhi Neus.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

Loss BY FIRE.-We learn that farm
err, named Mclaughlin, living about six
miles south of here, had his barn burn
ed on Saturday night, the 9Th inst, to-
gether with a span of fine horses and a
few head of cattle. His loss will be fully
six hundred dollars. He had been burn
ing brush, aud supposed the fire extin-
guished, but the high winds took the
live Goals from the bottom of tae heap.
and the finder root was soon nowhere
Des Moines journal.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXIST
i ing between the undersigned under the name
and style Of burrows PRErTrnAx is this day
dissolved by mutual consent either member Of
the firm being authorized to use the name in set
Element Of the business Of the 6rm.
]. n. d. BURROWS,
X. n. PRETTYMAN.
March Is, 1860. lmarl6 -d2m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
Falling of the Time Ball.

This event took place for the second
time yesterday. From six hundred to
one thousand gentlemen were collected
in Wall, Broad and Nassau streets, in
sight of the mast or staff on the roof Of
the Custom House. Stocks and bonds
were forgotten and real estate neglected
for the time being. The crowds at the
Exchange were not so great at five min
utes before 2 o'clock as usual. All were
eagerly watching, with time, keepers in
hand, the mysterious falling of the red
ball, which was to take place at the mo-
ment the sun struck the meridian Of
high noon, as witnessed at the Dudley
Observatory, IN Albany, one hundred
and fifty miles direct North.
With great interest the multitude
discussed the event. An Englishman, as
usual, Dragged that he had witnessed
such an event in England long slice. He
was asked about the Heenan- Savers
fight, and was from that time, silent.
At length, just before old Trinity point
ed to twelve, say fifteen seconds, down
went the ball. Whather the electric cur
rent which produced the fall was con-
nected at Albany that number of sec
onds before the sun was on the meridi-
an, we cannot tell But we are inclined
to believe that the Dudley Observatory
is short distance east Of the New York
Custom House. This important event is
hereafter to take place daily, SO we are
mformed.-New York Ne,cs, llth.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL
i Meeting OF the stockholders Of the Mississippi
a Missouri Railroad Company will be held ct the
once Of the Company, 10 Davenport, on Monday.
the 4th day Of June next, at 10 o'clock A. ~, for
the election Of Dirsetors and for tho transaetion
Of such other business ~ may be necessary.
b. PRICE, Sec'y.
Nay 7th, leeo. (naye-dA
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
ALBION MILLS.

ITAVING LEASED THE ALBION MILLS,
II shall put them in immediate operation.
am now prepared TO pay the highest price for
Wheat.
The public can depend upon our keeping = con-
slant supply Of tho best Flour, Boted Corn Meal,
Bran and Shorts, Graham Flour, &C., always on
hand.
As We intend 70 pay particular attention TO the
retail trade Of the tnil, families and bakers will
find it to their advantage to give US their pat
r0nago.
We shall keep . team TO deliver FREQ Of charge.
ELISHA q. BURROWS.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
D.-ocrstic state Convention.

I'll. several members Of the Democratic State
r.nnt;vc Committee and Editors Of Democratic
P.pers throughout the State, are requested to
Communicate their opinion TO the undersigned rs
TO the time they may deem most suitable for the
holding Of the State Convention for the nomina-
ti,n Of Presidential Electors and State Officers
An carly reply to this request Is desirable.
ID. A. MAHONY,
Chairman Democratic State Exseativs COMMITTEE.
Dubuque, April 10th, 1860
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
CHICAGO.

g. =. LETZ. ~ ,ouv.o
CHICAGO IRON WORKS.
ESTABLISHED IN ls4S.
Nos. - to ~ Franklin 81. Chicaxo. n,
LETT 4 JOHNSTON, Proprietors.
MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF
NA Ornamental Ratings and verandahs. Bank
Vsults, Ison Doom, shutters, Grating, Sash. Or
namen.al Castings, and sll other kinds Of
Arose Work for BMtlSljssgs.
apr5.lv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
Livery and Sale Stable.
Frank Kendrick, Proprietor,
Corner Of Perry and I'd sts,

Davenport, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Iowa.
CARRIAGES AND VEHICLES,
~ Of all descriptions % hand and
~ ready for service ct al hours Of day
- and night.
Our horses are we'll known 70 b
the bet In this vicinity, snd oar carriages sre q
The latest styles and beet nanuiaet1Do.
ootlo dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

FoFWarAlDg and Commissaon.
HAvING RENTED STORE NO. /, BURROWS
II Block, shall easEy o. The SteanbooG Aesn.
o. and Commisstoa busineos, and solicit ftu9 ny
friends and tie pablie their paAFeaaes.
naslS-l1n R.L. P0ffYNAN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
TERMS OF ADVERTISING IN DAILY
euAKEoHr wKLvELIxEsox oxr

N.
larger space charged At the rat. % a. sns..
each additit nal square, VI s''oo TOT
Tor ono halt square, -thirds Of ,h. 49,.
business Cards not to exceed lines. $40 40 -.
FOR each change an additional charge Of ascen,.
per square will be made. y 1'een"
81 type. WV same d'msns'ons
Yearly advertising contracts will be under.,ooa
10 apply strictly to the immediate bus;nes, ~ ~.
aasertser, ana all other advertisements ,ent In \,
the advertiser will be charged extra. -
noSeIusements not accompanied with ins,r,,c
lions Will DO inserted until forbid. and ch.,..a.
cordingy. sc-
Editorial notices charged for at the ra.c of IL
cents per line, or eight words, and special notice.
81 ~ cents per line, Or SO cents line per week.
All notices Tor religious and benevolent mr..
poses Of any kind whatsoever, Of ordinary LENGTH
except single announcen en,s Of marriages and
dcatas, charged 70 cents per insertion.
Advertisements from abroad must be paid for
."cdstooty - adoance, unless from approved
Agents. fr's'sN
Contracts for yearly advertising tcrminable At
.ne option OF advertisers, they paying an advance.
ment OF 20 per cent. on the contract price
:. Advertisements inserted next to reading matter
~ per cent. advance on the above rates. and kent
rates. a"00 =" regular
All transient advertisements must be ua;a "a, !,
advance. p-'u ior IN
Advertisements inserted in weekly en- reason..
RICHARDSON, WEST 4 CO.
SANDERS h BRO.
II. fischer L co.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

A MODEL TAvERN.-Old Rowe kept
hotel IN the northern part Of New
York, which he boosted was the best in
them parts; where, as he used to say,
you could get anything that was ever
to eat. One day in came Yankee; he
sent his horse round to the stable, and
stepping up to the bar, asked old Rowe
what he could give him for dinner.
Anything, sir," said old Rowe; "auy-
thing from picked elephant to ca
nary birds tongue"
Waal," says tic Yankee, cycling
Rowe, 81 guess I'll take a pice ofpickled
elephant"
Out bustles Rowe into the dining
room, leaving our Yankee friend non
plussed at his gravity. Presently he
comes back again.
swell, we've got EN-; got 'em all
right here in the house but you'll have
to take whole one, cause We never cut
'cm!"
The Yankee thought he would take
some Goldfish and potatoes.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

M. LECoMPTE tells thefollowing story
of Julien. when the great leader was
giving orchestral concerts in the Jordin
Zure at Paris:
One of his musicians, who had been a
fencing-master in regiment, had dis
pute with him, and sent him challenge
Julien asked week to prepare for the
duel, and his request was granted. At
the end fthat time the encounter took
placeswith swords, and he received a
furious thrust, which ran him through
the body, the hlt of the weapon actually
resting upon the wound, and his antago-
mist having naturally let go his sword.
Julien rushed upon him, and in his turn
dealt him desperate blow; after
which, having thus revenged himself,he
remained erect, with a sword sticking
out of his back.
Nobody daring to withdraw it, he
himself had the energy to pluck it from
the wound. 1t had made itself pass
age, which, wonderful to relate, inter-
fered with none of the organs esser tia
to life. A month atterward, Julien had
resumed his baton and his primrose
gloves, and, pallid and in elegiac atti-
tudes, he once more presided over those
concerts to which the fame of his ad-
venture now attached all PARIS.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.


Hasare IL he 0ress Physieias.-This is
BOW admitted BY sAs uDdicsl profsssisn, - >
fundamental principle Of healing science. 1t il
wisely provided by the human economy, that
Whenever anything il wrong in.ths physical system
the natural forces Of tho body are breugh. to bear
to eIpe the disease. The crest Gin, therefore, is
70 strengthen the natural powers. This has been
kept in view BY the skillful compeunders Of DIR.
HOSTETTER'S BlTTEKS, which operate to give
fresh vitality to al the organs 81 the body. The
effect Of this medicine upon the stomach, the liv-
es and the kidneys, are prompt and decisive The
patient who wise enough TO quit druggipg, and
try the BIrrKTs, soon feels - if he had taken q
new lease Of life, and as he continues the use Of
the article, he is oveijoyed to find the streams Of
health coursing through his frame. Let all from
whose cheek the bloom has departed. give DR.. J.
H0stetter's Celebrated Bitters q trial.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, every
where.
t0 See advertisement in another column.
mal5-dAwlm
II Medicine is Necessary, use brand.
reth's FiIls.-They are Is pleasant as . t,uely
ehective medicine can be. 1t is true you may
take Iurgatives which will operate without pain.
because they take the balsamic parts from the
blood, which is worse than being bled, verse than
having the vital fluid distracted. Beware Of
them. BnASDRxrH.s PILLS only take hold of those
matters by which the body, when sick, wants to
evacuate. They are solely an assistant Of nature
nothing more, nothing less. They do not force
they merely assist and herein is their great val.
ue The man is thrice blessed who is so fortunate
rs to be acquainted with this good and almost per-
feet gift to man, because he has to great extent
his body ensured in health by their occasional
use. Principal Office, 2s4 Canal street, New York
Sold ty all respectable dealers in medicines.
apl20-dGwlm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-21

No the undsrsigned agree 10 the follo-;.
TERMS Oh SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.-lO cents nor week. n !, .h,. :.
MAll and post -ofhce subscribers IS 90 per ANN,
payable ia advance. - .nne"
WEEKLY.-$2,O0 per annum, "a advance.