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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
DO Not shoot a Bird !!

No sir do not do it. Make up your
mind you will not, or allow any one to
do it on your premises. Shoot, or
frighten the first man that does, except
it be for purposes purely human and le-
climate. The crops will not suffer ;
there is law of compensation written
all over the face of nature promise,
which experience and research have
taught us is unfailing, provided the con-
ditlons of its fuifiIlment are kept inviola-
bic. The Germans have found that the
destruction Of their birds-even the
birds that are popularity supposed to
prey upon the products of the field and
garden-has not only increased the pro-
ducts of the fields, but has actually di-
m;nished the same. We find naturalists
who have made this subject study in
our own country, are emphatic in SINH
lar assertions.
We know, personally, men, who all
their life have protected the birds on
their premises from the guns Of sports
men, and boys who shoot for sport, who
have gained in TIE aggregate products of
their farms, over their neighbors who
have driven the beautiful and cheerful
songsters and these natural assistants
and protectors of man from their fields,
their orchards and gardens. lii one in
stance we do lot remember to have seen
= single apple tree worm in number OF
years, and the gentleman assured us he
had no labor to perform, in extermina-
ting them. Some of his native assist
ants did the work and protected the
fruit.
a gentleman called upon US the other
day. Said he has been through a GER
tain section Of this State, and the farm
ers were certainly poor. They had
nothing. The chinch bug and other
causes had destroyed the crops. But,
said he, they are NOR, than half to
blame for it. (The gentleman was him
self tarmer.) We asked why "Why:"
said he, because they devote more time
to killing birds, that they suppose prey
upon their crops, but do not, tn n they
do to the proper cultivation OF their
crops" We are not prepared to en-
dorse the assertion, but there is no doubt
that if the time and money expended in
hunting what are supposed to be preda-
tory birds and animals, were used in the
better preparation for and cultivation OF
the crops, there would be much more sat.
isfaction resulting therefrom, and the
time employed would result in greater
pecuniary profit. Prepare therefore to
take care of the songsters-aye, Of all
the birds about whose character you
have no doubt. Know before you shoot
or trap whether it is a friend or enemy
you are destroying. Do not accept cir
stantial evidence either. 1t is entirely
unsafe in cases Of this sort, and as unjust
to yourself as to the bird.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
Notice to Physicians and the Public

Notice to Physicians and the Public
ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTERS- TESTING
MALT. ALLCOCK CO., No. 294 Canal
street, New York, 26th November, ls59.-Gen-
tlemcn lately suffered severely from weakness
in my back, occasoned by suddenly oyeI-exert-
ing myself. Having heard your Pasters much
recon mended for cases of this kind, procured
one, and the result was all could desire. sin.
gle plaster cured me in week.
Yours respectfully, J. g. BRIGGS.
Proprietor OF the Bra ndroth House, N. Y"
There Is nothing equal in the way Of Plaster,
to the Porous Plaster Of Mr.. ALLCOCk: Every
thing is pleasant about them. They are the
Plaster of the day, and fit type of our present
advancement in science and art. In Asthma
Cough, Kidney Affections, and local deep seated
pains, they afford permanent relief; and for weak
backs, pains in the side, stitches, and spasmodic
pains generally, they are unsurpassed for the ben
Gifts they impart. Physicians should examine
this article, waioh is universally approved where
known. Price % cents each Principal Office,
294 Canal street, New York. Sold b. all respect
ab dealers in medicines.
mch2Otoapr20
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
ATATg lTE ms.

The Iowa City Reporter says that on
Friday afternoon last, the house of Mr..
John Stewart in Iowa City township,esst
Of the city on the Muscatinc road,
was destroyed by fire, together with
most OF its contents. The fire origina-
ted in the roof, from burning chimney,
and involves very serious loss to the
occupant.
THE Reporter also gives the follow
ing
REMARKABLE CAsE.-The friends OF
one Of our best citizens, MIR. Watson,
were shocked, on Thursday last, to learn
that nc could probably live but a few
hours. This was created by the an-
nouncemcnt that certain parts Of the
body had been attacked by a species OF
what All unprofessonal man might call
gonyrenouS erysipeids,a and that although
only few hours had elapsed since the
attack, yet the parts had swollen to an
enormous extent, and modification was
rapidly progressing.
by several of his physicians, his case
was pronounced hopeless, and his disease
though not considered contagious, is
thought to resemble the erysipelas, which
visited this city and proved 50 fatal sew
era years since.
lie is at present under care OF Drs.
Carus and White, and it is supposed his
disease is broken, although from his
great weakness,i 1T is YET a matter Of doubt
whether he RECEIVERS.
The corner stone Of st. Marks Eps-
copal Church at Anamosa was laid on
the 18th inst
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30

BY RICHARD CoE.

U, trust not yous fate to . woman,
One whose EYES are - black as Ter hair;
Foe tell yoa, mas, cure ~ you're hunan,
xou are building youg hopes in the air
You ne'er, AVE- can beliese her,
Till ysur mird Of it's reasons bersft
She'll take al the gifts that you give her,
And you young man orer the tet
U. trust not your fate 70 a beauty,
And avoid for your life = brunei;
! gu ne'or can attend to your duty,
II on such your fond bosom be set
She'll lead you about by the nose, sir,
Till your grace Of that organs bersft;
Then Suddenly pack up her cloes, sir,
Ard grieve for you-orer the teh
q, trust net your fate TO dame, sir.
One whose cheeks are embrowncd in the sun
I've seen many ducks that were lame, sir,
But lsmer than they you'll be one!
You may glide in the stream OF her gladness,
Till your heart Of its sorrows bsreft;
When you sink in the dark pool Of Madness
She'll help you out-orer the tsff!
o, trust not your fate to the one, SIR,
Who may run in the cards as spade
Far better your life had been dsne, sir,
Ere you met with this widow or maid
II to such your affections are given,
OF all future hope you're boIeft
She will give you glimpse OF high heaven,
To taste Of its bliss-ocer tie tgt
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
GENElI AL NEWS ITEMS.

John A. Washington is preparing to re-
move from Mount Vernon to his new estate,
about 80 miles distant.
Not day passes but the grave of Senator
Broderick, in the Lone Mountain Cemetery"
near San Francisco is strewn with flowers.
The new iron bridge recently constructed
by the Great Eastern Railway Company across
the Der ardins Canal. is henceforth to be
known as the burlington Bridge"
The journeymen tailors at Lafayette, Ind.
are on a strike for higher wages and their
"bosses" refuse to accede to their demands
"A project lie on foot for the establishment
of an Art Gallery in New York.
Piedmont is said to be arming to the
teeth. Letters from Turin speak of the day
being not far distant when Victor Emanu Ell
will have 100000 men fit to take the field.
A bill has been introduced in the Alabama
Legislature to transport all negroes convicted
Of capital offcnses into Massachusetts,.
AT p, eaent there are l, 200 male and l42
female convicts in the New York State Prison
at Sing Sing. being the highest number that
have ever been there before at one time
1t is rumored that Lieut.. Bartlett has
C00IIeOgeu N1u. Motifs, one OI the e0ltCrS OF
the Home Journal, in consequence of remarks
in that paper recently, touching the Diamond
Wedding.
"A boy was recently arrested and taken be-
fore magistrate in st. GATHERINGS, G. w., for
blasphsr y in the street, thereby violating a
| statute. 1t would be we'll could some such
law be enforced here. Moreover, while their
hand was in, they might arrest men. too.
Richard Taylor. son of the late President
Taylor. is one of the delegates to the Charles
ton Convention. from Louisiana.
The Typographical Society Of New York
has voted donation Of 800 to the Massachu.
sets strikers '-the shoemakers.
The chief art Of the why to learn how to
succeed. Is to attempt but q little at q time
The widest excursions of the mind are made
by short flights frequently repeated. The
most lofty fabrics OF science are formed BY the
continual accumulations Of single propositions.
THAT was very severe coughing fit" re-
marked . sexton to an undertaken, when thew
were taking glass together. "Oh, it's moth
ing save little ale which went down the
wrong way" replied the undertaken. "Ah,
oh, that Just like you" said the sexton, you
always lay the coffin Oh the bier.
The report that A. T. Stewart. the New
York dry goods merchant, 10 insane. il con-
trsdicted % also is the report that Gideon J.
Tucker had been indicted for bribery in New
York. III -
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
D.. Cumming on the " Signs OF TIT
Times.''

DR.. Cumming has been stating his
opinion at Leeds respecting the great
events which, accordm & to his interpre-
cation of the Book Of Daniel and the
Apocalypse, are looming in the future.
He said the year 1867 seemed to end
5000 years of the worlds history, and
from the earliest periods onward It had
been the almost universe, belief that the
six days of creation were typical OF
those 5000 years, and that the seventh
day Of creation, or the Sabbath, was typ
ical of the millennial rest Of 1000 years.
But they would say that, supposlng this
wer. so, they we're at this moment over
l4O years short of 5000 years, 1t was
remarkable fact, however, that the ablest
chronolog,sts, irrespective OF all pro-
phetic theories, had shown that mistake
of upwards Of leo years had been made
in calculating the chronology OF the
world, and that the year 1860 OF the
Christian era began not from the year
1904 of the worlds history, bat the year
Abs, and that the year of Christ's birth
was five years before that, or in 4l32.
If his premises were just, then they
were at that moment within seven years
of the exhaustion of the 5000 years !;
SO that if 1867 was to be the termi
nation Of this economy ey had arrived
at the Saturday evening of the
worlds long and dreary week. II this
were so, it was a magnificent thought
that there were some in that assembly
who would never die. They were just
punging into days such as they had new
er seen; European war was looming,
more dreadful than that through which
they had recently pas SEQ, and when these
things happened it would be seen that
the sentiments chad uttered were not
the dreams of fanaticism, but OF sober
ness and truth.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30

The Great Drawback to persons emigrlt-
ing to the extreme South and Western country,
is the fear they havcof the Fever and Ague-the
most direful Of all diseases. Every day We hear
Of persons attacked by this disease and made
helpless in short time, with out any means Of af
fcrding relief. In view Of the great demand for a
remedy, DR. EosTHTTER has presented his cele-
brated "Bitters." whose curative powers for all
diseases Of the stomach have been universally
acknowledged. The "Bitters," prepared after =
long experience and deep study, have received the
encomiuins of the NEST eminent physicians, as well
as all classes, from every part Of the country. To
those who doubt tieir many virtues, all We can
say is to try them, and judge for themselves, re-
spectively.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, every
where.
s.Y See advertisement in another column.
inch 5-dkwlm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
EDUCATIONAL.
"A Q "A ID 4 M y
-OFTNE-
lM u ACULATE CONCEPTION.
FOR
YOUNG LADIES.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Conducted by the Sisters Of Charity
-OFTHE-
blessed Virgin.
Blessed Virgin.

THIS INSTITUTION Is MOST BEAUTIFUL
1 ly situated, about one mile from Davenport,
and commands view Of scenery unsurpassed for
richness and variety.
unceasing care and vigilance will DO exercised
topromote the moral and intellectual improve
met OF the pupils and in sickness the necessities
Of the sufferer will be administered to with the
foLdness Of parent.
The course OF education comprises Orthogra-
ply, Reading Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar,
Execution, Geography (ancient and modern,) His
tory (sacred and proiane,) Algebra, Book Keep
lns, Astronomy, with the OF the Globes, My
thoiogy, Rhetoric, Chemistry, Natural Philoso-
ply, PHYSIOLOGY, Botany, the French and German
Languages Music on the Piano, Guitar. de-, Draw
ing in Crayon, Monochromatic and Polychromotic ;
also. Gr,cian and Oriental Painting, and PRACTICAL
instruction in Needle-work, both plain and Orna-
mental.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
ALBION MILLS.

TTAyING LEASED THE ALBION MILLS,
Ill 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 the best Flour, Bolted Corn Meal,
Bran and Shorts, Graham Flour, &C., always on
hand.
Az we intend To pay particular attention to the
retail trade Of the mill, families and bakers will
find it to their advantage TO give US their pat
ronage.
We shall keep team 70 deliver FREQ Of charge.
ELISHA q. BURROWS.
mario -d2m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
-

TIE 'IRREPREssIBLE CONFLICT" RE-
pREssED.-The IrrepressiJle Conflict, a
little Republican paper, published in
Southern Ohio, has suspended. The
Southern Ohio -1rgus says, in this con
nection, "This 'irrepressible' doctrine is
sure to lead to suspension of some
KIND eventually. John Brown was sus.
pended for practising it, and here is a
newspaper suspended for preaching it,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
Notice to Steamboat Officers.

nN AND AFTER SUNDAY, APRIL lsT, 1860,
~ lights on the Railroad Bridge will be ar
ranged as to show the head and foot Of the piers
on each side Of the draw passage. Boats going
down can see the right and left hand of the piers
Of the draw from Stubb's Eddy, about one mile
above the Bridge. Boats going up can see tho
mel opposite the foot Of the I.and, e-fourth Of
mile below the Bridge.
The green Signal Light on the staff at the foot
OF the pier, and the red Signal Light ut the head
Of the pier, will be continued A. heretofore.
JOHN +. TRACY, Superintendent.
Davenport, March 23d, 1860. [mar26- d3m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
II Card.

TTAV!NG PURCHASED THE ENTIRE
L i stock, assets and interests of MCCAIN
COATS, | shall continue the business as usual at
the old location.
Ny st OK Of Groceries is full and complete, and
will be sold extremely low for cash.
Parties owing the old firm will please call and
settle, as all outstanding business must be closed
without delay. Up. COATES.
inch l2-d2w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
Office.

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING PURCIIAS-
i ed Of James F. Farrand the Stock OF Mer-
chandise, formerly belonging to Burrows Pretty
man will carry on the Mercantile Business at the
old stand Of r. b., on Front street.
We shall be IN receipt in few days Of a sea-
sonabls supply Of new Goods purchased in the
eastern markets this Spring, 1t very low prices
and invite all the old friends Of the late firm to
give us = call. A. ve intend to sell IT the lowest
rates to suit the times.
ELISHA G. BURROWS.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXIST
i ing between the sndsrsignsd under the name
and style Of BURnows ! PRHf1rnAx 10 this day
dissolved BY mutual coQsent either neqber Of
Element d ths business = the I'm.
~. 2: DU130y6,
Z. II. P0114YNAM.
4 NsseA Is. lsse: ln6Ifot -
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
Dissolution.

TINE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE ExIS-
- ting under tho name Of Brown Armstrong,
Is this day dissolved BY mutual consent. Either
is authorized to settle the accounts Of the firm.
James Armstrong will continue the practice Of
Law, In the Office heretofore occupied by Brown
q Armstrong, in Nichols Block.
s. r. BROWN,
JAMES ARMSTRONG.
March ], 1850. [maEs-dM
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30

A. MckANE,
NO. Al Brady street 8,
Davenport, l0sCa.
VXIOULD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO
w the citizens Of Davenport and the sur
rounding country, and all bis old customers, that
he is now prepared to manufacture. to order, oil
kinds Of work in his line Of business-such ~ pat
tout-leather boots, French calf boots (sews.i or
pcgged) French kip boots (sewed or peggsd).-
Also ladies' CATERS Of any style Or quality, made
Il order, on short notice.
He has on hand > good supply Of good Eastern
work, which he will sell low for cash.
EAll work warranted.
Please give him call before purchasing else
' here.
dOcl0 dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
CHICAGO IRON WORKS,

ESTABLISHED IN ls43
Nos. 81 to o. franklin st. Chicago. III
LETT 4 CO. 49,. .Proprietors.
Manufacturers of all kinds of
ORNAMENTAL Ratings AND VERANDAHS.
BANK VAULTS, IRON DOORS,
g II n TI.rG, S.aS n.
oranao11atA1 Ca0t1ng,
and all other kinds Of
IRON WORK FOR BUILDINGS.
O. p. LETT, W. u. CHESowETH, }. n. JOHNSTON.
oct dom
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30

The Illinois Central Railroad Comp anv
has just made call Of Is per share, payable
on the 10th Of Nay.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30

Ice IN GREEN BAy.-The Green Bay
Advocate OF Thursday, contains the fol-
lowing paragraph
Wednesday noon, as we write. the
river IN front of the city is free from ice,
except the little strips near the banks.
The steam ferry has commenced run.
ming between this city and Howard yes.
terday. A gentleman who came up from
down the Bay yesterday, reports the ice
In broken condition as far as Sturgeon
Bay, and with the continuance of the
present warm weather the prospect is
that the Bay will be navigable to Lake
Michigan in week or ten days.
Mrs. BEACH, the wealthy and hand
some Bridgeport widow, who married
Geo. w. Francis, "a dark complicated
gentleman" gave her friends as one
reason for her conduct, that she bad re-
ceivcd communication from her de-
ceased husband in the spirit land, advis-
ing her to marry Francis, and stating
that since he lett this vale of tears he
had been conjugally united to the spirit
OF colored damse. The marriage SER
vice was performed in the evening,
when Mrs. Beach was so much disguised
oy "fr'zzing" her hair, &C., that the
clergyman did no. suspect she was a
white American woman. Francis once
gained some notoriety as the supposed
nephew OF Soulouquc, the Emperor Of
Hayt;.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
TERMS

Beard and Tuition, including Bed and
bedding, per annum,.. ..$ll0,0u
For each Of the Foreign Languages, per
quarter. ........ ................. 800
Music on Piano, with use Of instrument,
Der quarter. Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Music on Guitar, with use Of instrument
per quarter. 1900
Drawing and Painting in Water-Colors
and on Velvet, per quarter, ............ 500
Moaochromatic Drawing, per quarter. $50
Oil Painting, -. 1000
Embroidery, -. 800
Astronomy, with Of the Globes, per
quarter. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 500
Rhetoric Philosophy, Chemistry, Physio-
ogy and Bot ny, Per quarter,... 500
Flowcring- work in Wax, or Leather, each
per quarter, ........ 800
Washing. per quarter. Observation-Disclosures. 800
Medieiaes and Medical Attendance will be az
extra charge.
Payments mast be m ada half yearly in advance
and
FROM THIS RULE THERE WILL BE No DEvIArios.
s4y- Young Ladies Of every Denomination are
admitted into this Academy, but as order is nee
essary, they will be required to observe the ordi
nary regulations of external worship.
Persons residing at . distance are required 10
have responsible agent in the city Of Davenport.
Ne reduction will be made in case Of pupils being
| Withdrawn before the expiration Of the quarter,
excepting by piotracted sickness. One months
notice Of the removal Of each young Lady is re
| quested.
The correspondence Of the pupils is subject 10
| inspection.
! For the present year no Uniform will be re
CURED
| Each pupil be required to provide himself with
| furnished Work-box, six Towels, Elk Table
| Napkins, Combs, Tooth and Hair Brushes, Knife
and Fork, Dessert and Teaspoon, and Tumbler.
There will be 2 Sessions Of months each in the
scholastic year, commencing on the first Monday
in September, and.ending 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 take their children homo on the
fir Saturday IL each month, but they must re-
turn on the following Sunday afternoon.
Attached to the Academy is Day School for
those in the neigh borhood who wish TO avail
tn emselyes Of it.
Letters to De addressed to
SISTER MARY MARGARET MANN,
Academy ofthe Immaculate Conception,
Davenport, Iowa. A-u
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"eA', w squares, year 2J %
Larger space charged at the mt. 81 Il so to,
each additis nal square, '''"' '''
Tor one hall square, two thirds of the ,hov.
rates; " Tue ABOVE
Business Cards not to exceed lines s1o m No.,
AMMAN: Wv w Per
FOR each change an additional charge >, os..a,,.
per square will be made ''"''
Large cuts charged double the snune ,;,n.;
OF type. ''h'
Yearly advcrtising contracts will be understood
toappiy strictly to the immediate business of ,ta
aa'ertiscr ana all other advertisements sent in liz
the advertiser will be charged extra.
advertisements not accompanied with ips,,pc
mons VIII DO inserted until forbid and CHARGED
| eordingiy.
Editorial notices charged for at the rate &c II
cents per line, or eight words, and special notice
at 10 cents per line, or 50 cents line rer week
All notices for religious and benevolent mr.
poses Of any kind whatsoever, Of ordinary l~nytb
except single announcements of marriages and
deaths, charged rs cents per insertion
Advertisements from abroad must be paid for
."sar'dny IN adranee, unless from approved
Agents.
Contracts for yearly advertising iermipablc at
'ne oPtion Of advertisers, they paying advance
ment OF 70 per ceht. on tho contract price
Advertisements inserted next to reading matter
~ per cent. advance on the above rates and kon,
on Tor I'd pages, 70 per cent advance on regular
rates.
All transient advertisements must be On ia for in
advance.
Advertisements inserted in weekly en- reas.na.
BILE terms.
RICHARDSON, WEST K co
SANDERS h BRO
II. FISCHER h CO.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30

The London Era announces. with
regret, that NJ. Julien, the gorgeous chef
d'orchestre, whose career in this conn.
try was roll OF harmonious thunder
tried to stab himself, in Paris, not long
since. lie was placed under restraint
and concerts that he had announced
were postponed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30

RETIRED WITHOUT MEANs.-During
the progress of the trial of cause in
one OF our courts yesterday. says the
Boston Traveller, witness, in reply to
the question, "What is your business,
SIT = answered, 81 am a retired mcr-
chant, sir, without MEANS" The an
swer created smile all around the
court room.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-03-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

narl5-dtf
, 1860-01-20
'LOND0N Club HOUSE GIN "

Is prepared expressly TO meet such eXgences and to
lei A. We know i will act, as an antdote. we conf
eny prescribe it as the very best article in the coun
Try. The name OF Aromatic Scheidam Schnapps"
has never bSrs attached in any way to this article
ID first nreselline the