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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

AN IMpoRrANT DEc1sIoS.-The Su-
premc Court of the United States, has
decided that the Des MONIES River
Grant extends only to the Raccoon Fork
of the Des MONIES River. A large por-
ton of the lands above Des Moines
City ,have been purchased by bona hde
settlers, who have made valuable i'm
provcments on them, and in many in
stances have invested their all upon their
farms, as permanent homes for them
selves aud families. This, they have
done toe, resting under the conviction
that the Federal Government had once
finally decided the question. Under
these circumstances, justice and equity,
to say nothing of humanity, should in
duce the general Government to do all
in his power, to secure these meritous
settlers their homes in tee-simple. We
trust that no sectional interest, or desire
to build up an particular railroad, will,
for moment, influence any portion Of
our people, or the press, against these
settlers procuring their homes for chat
they haze already, or hare agreed to
pay. This they have right to expect
from all parties of the State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

Hartford. Conn. 10 pretty comfortably in
debt. Mayor Dsming rsposts the total indebt-
sdnes at 81 300 600, ed there il considerable
town debts Dsside.
Tho English public 1t present have Il
their hands Sill. $500. 900 in Bank Of EAgland
notes
Mr. Morrissey has nov no friends in New
York, says the papers. He is denounced by
pugs % "unprincipled," and hopes are ex-
pressed that the "Boy" will finish his work BY
whipping his American conqueror.
"A fight occarred in Memphis, Tenn, on
tuesday Of last week, 10 which one hundred
and fifty men were engaged During the me
lee ten or fifteen of the combatants we're in.
jured, one fatally.
In the district Of Erris, county Mayo. Ire
land. tw,nty thousand people are said 70 be in
a etate OF absolute destitution. aud the abe
bodied Of both sexes are running for their
lives from the famins-strcken locality.
The will Of John G. Boxer, late Of New
York, has been admitted TO probate. He left
property amounting to 81 500. 900. o. which
his daughter Mary Ann, wife Of John Dean,
the coschman, vii! not receive one cent. as she
was especially disinherited by codcil
-Thaddeus Hayatt 10 beginning to tire Of
what he at first regarded as luxury. Jail
lie loses its attractions with its novelty. lie
wen. there from choice. and with flourish.
He writes . letter to the New York Tribune
calling the Jail a human sty," and wants to
know when and how he is to get out.
Geo. Raymond, Frenchman. was choked
to death recently while 'ating his dinner at
ki, hmond, Va.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

EcHo.-What must be done to con-
duct a newspaper right! Write.
What is necessary to farmer to as.
sist him! System.
What would give a blind man the
greatest delight ! Light.
What is the best counsel given by a
justice of the peace? Peace.
Who commit the greatest abomina-
tons! Nations.
What 10 the greatest tersi6era Fire.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

SOME amusing scenes occurred at the
banquet given to the Japanese at San
Francisco. One California official, in
his anxiety to gain some insight into the
Japanese vernacular, passed some ice
cream to his left hand neighbor, with
tho words, "Suow, Ice, Hey! What-e
call EN- in japanese Z" To which the
gentleman from Jeddo, not understand
ing this ineligible medley, replied,
belly GOOD" and continued to discuss
the luscious compound.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
Notice..

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING PURCHAS-
i ed of James F. Farrand the Stock Of Mer-
chandise, formerly belonging 70 Burrows Pretty
man, will carry on the Mercantile Business at tho
old stand Of p. B., on Front street.
We shall be IN receipt in few days Of . sea-
sonabls supply Of new Goods purchased in the
eastern markets this Spring, at very low prices,
and invite al the old friends Of the late 6rm to
give us . call, - We intend to sell Ut the lowest
rates to suit the times.
ELISHA g. BURROWS.
mar16-d3m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Ose Of the Most Prevalent, end ss tho
same time troublesome and paiaful diseases that
attend the human flesh, 10 the Fever and Ague.
Fer . long time the medical void have bees con-
tinsaly bsiagisg forth numsrOas specifss for it,
permanent cure; but all without effect. Dr..
Hostetter, An experienced and celebrated physic-
ian. has succeeded in furnishing the pubic with
. valuable preparation for the cure of Fsver and
Ague. The steady and increasing demand lately
made for the "Bitters," and the universal success
attending its use, have made for it reputation
unsurpassed by any specific Of the kind. For the
cure of the Fever and Ague. DIR. Hostctter cele.
brated Stomach Bittcrs must and should claim
superiority over any other preparation cxtart.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally, every.
where.
80 See advertisement in another column.
apll5-dAwlm
Ii Medicine is Necessary, use Brand.
reth's Pills.-They are rs pleasant as a tuely
effective medicine can be. 1t is true you may
take rurgatives which will operate without pain,
because they take the baisamic parts from the
blood, which is worse than being bled, verse than
having the vital fluid distracted. Beware Of
them. BRANDRKTH.s PILLS only take hold Of those
matters by which the body, when sick, wants to
cvacuate. They are so'ely on assistant Of nature
nothing mere, 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
as 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, 294 Canal street, New York.
Sold ~ all respectable dealers in medicines.
apl20 -dGwlm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
What's the News 7

We hdNS III oPA
office at uk,-though we must and
will have one here, before long. The
consequence is that when the packet
whistles the crowds go rushing down,
and by the time the boat lands are
spread all over the wharf like split
milk. So soon as the boat touches there
commences a rush and scramble, some
climbing over the guards, others jump
ing on the planks before they are fairly
pushed out. The first individual as
sailed is the news hoy. The news hunt
ers seize paper with one hand and hold
out a five cent piece with the other,
shouting, "Give me paper,"-the
news merchants protesting against un-
due haste, and against being pulled and
hauled around, as he is, very unceremo-
niously.
While this is going on some are rush.
ing up the steps to ascertain what ru-
mors the captain or clerk may have
heard. Others waylay the passengers
and ply them with eager questionings.
Sometimes they find passenger who
has heard good deal which never took
place, and the like Of which probably
never will. But generally the passen-
gers are not able to add much to the
stock Of information. One of the latter
class, who came up on the packet We'd
nesday evening, and who had knowing
sort f air, was asked about the news
from the Charleston Conventions.
"Oh yes" he replied with alacrty, APP
parcntly quite ready to convey intorma-
ton. "Both Conventions have made
their nominations"
"Possiblo!" exclaimed the questioner,
breathlessly. "Who?"
SWELL" replied the other, 81 really
don't remember their names, but be-
lieve one of 'ens scas from Illinois r'
Such is fame !-Gate City.
THE book publishers Of Philadelphia
held meeting in relation to the recent
death of Lawrence Johnson, the veteran
type-maker, whose deccase we have al
ready alluded to. All the principal
houses of the book trade were represen-
ted. Speeches we're made abiding to
the personal worth and business enter
prise Of Nj. johnson, and resolutions of
similar tenor were adopted. As an
interesting item Of progress in the print
ing art it is stated, that Mr.. johnson
was one Of the first in this country to
practice stereotyping. For many
months after he had adopted this branch
OF Typography, (ls35) he was able to
execute all orders with his own hands.
In 1858 his business had SO enlarged
that he was compelled to employ, in con-
nect,on with the type mandatory, two
hundred and twenty five persons, pro-
ducing annually 100000 pounds Of type,
valued at $500, 900.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
TERMS


Board and Tuition, including Bed and
:, Bedding, per annum, ..sllo,o
For each Of the Foreign Languages, per
quarter, 50 90
Music on Piano, with use of instrument,
per quarter, 1900
Music on Guitar, with use Of instrument
per quarter, 1900
Drawing and Painting in Water Colors
and on Velvet, per quarter, 500
No Hono %. Drawing, per quarter, SO
Oil Painting, :" 1000
Embroidery, 800
Astronomy, with use Of the Globes, per
quarter, 300
Rhetoric. Philosophy, Chemistry, Physiol-
ogy and Bot ny, Per quarter. ....... 500
Flowering work in Wax, OF Leather, each
per quarter, 800
Washing, per quarter, 800
Medicines and Medical Attendance will be an
extra charge.
Payments must be msdo half yearly in advance
and
PROM THIS RULE THERE WILL BIZ No DEVIATION.
~ Young Ladies Of every Denomin tion are
admitted into this Academy, but as order is nee
essary, they will be required to observe the ordi
nary regulations of external worshp.
Persons residing at distance arc required 10
have responsible agent in the city Of Davenport.
Ne reduction will be made in case Ut pupils being
withdrawn before the expiration Of the quarter,
excepting by p,otracted sickness. One months
notice OF the removal of each young Lazy il re-
quested.
The correspoi dcncc Of the pupils is subject to
inspection.
For tho present year no Uniform will be re-
quired.
Each pupil be required to provide himself with
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 months each in the
scholastic year, commencing on the first Monday
in September, and, ending on the second day IL
July, with one week allowed for vacation, at
Christmas.
Parents can see their children on Thursdays, in
the afternoon, and visitors but those authorized
by the parents, or guardians, will be allowed to
see the young ladies. The parents who reside in
Davenport can Ike their children home on the
first Saturday - each month, but they must re-
turn on the following Sunday afternoon.
Attached to the Academy is Day School for
tn oso in tho neigh borhood who wish to avail
tn cmselves Of it.
Letters to be addressed to
SISTER MARY MARGARET MANN.
Academy OF the Immaculate Conception,
Davenport, Iowa. 24-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

ru,HE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXIS-
i ting under the name Of Brown 4 Armstrong,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Either
10 authorized TO settle the accounts OF the firm
James Armstrong will continue the practise Of
Law, In the Office heretofore occupied by brown
b Armstrong, in Nichols Block.
=. Il. BROWN,
JAMES ARMSTRONG.
1ayeh 1, 1850. (mar3-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
}. MONGEsk,
Il A II ID A q IL ~ n i,
NOTARY PUBLIC.

7 AND Warrants located in all the Offices now
] epen Special care taken to secure first quality
of Land and good locations for those entrusing me
to locate their Warrants.
LAND WARRANTS
BOUGHT l. SOLD, ON COMMISSION.
cow EYAN ING DON e,
AND TITLES EXAMINED WITH CARE,
Taxes Pa1ds
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
UNION DISPATCH COMPANY.

Incorporated by the State Of Illinois,
MARCH 2lsr, 1859.
Ter1ass100 xeArO,
Authorized Capital. 81 ZOO. 900.
DIRECTORS
LOUIS r. KELLY. WIN. B. JARVIS,
+. l.. PARKER Us. MECHLING,
DAVID PATTON.
WV. B. JARVIS, Sec'y. LOUIS b. KELLY, Pres't
Office 60 Deaf born Street, Chicago, Ill.
agencies in the principal 7oWns aud Cities
vTvHE NUMEROUS STOCKHOLDERS OF
L this Company are among the most responsible
Producers. Millers and Shippers Of the North
western States, who have united for security and
protection IN the markets, thus rendering this the
most reliable source through which to ship and
sell all kinds Of grain, produce, live stock and
manufactures, in Chicago and eastern cities.
Rates of freight ON producc-lowest that can be
secured. All shipments should be addressed
"U ION DISPATCH COMPANY" Chicago.
This Company will also fill orders for Ill kinds
Of GOOD, or property you desire, for Lumber,
Shingles, Iron, Nails. Pumps, Agricultural Teols,
Machinery, Salt, Csals Oils, or anything you wish
to purchase, at The lowest price in Chicago, or
eastern markets. For Shipping Receipts, call on
I'D. MORRISON, Agent,
Office, Room No. s, Sherman's Block,
Davenport, Iowa.
Or HENRY DART i SON, Agents,
AnrlS. d3m Rock Island, Illinois.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

A letter from Fort Dcs Moincs says
The New Code OF Iowa will be printed at
Hartford, Conn. The law provided
they should be printed in this State.
1HE gallows on which GiIlick was
hung, recently, at Dubuque, has been
chartered by the Sheriff of Della ware
county, for the execution of Johnson,
which takes place on the 18th OF the
present month.
a MAN named Harbolt, a brewer of
Sabula, was drowned by the sinking Of
scow loaded with sand, during the
high wind OH Saturday afternoon. The
body has not yet been recovered. So
says the Lyons Mirror This may be
the body that was found in Spencer's
Creek.
BURNED TO DEArH.-A little girl, five
years old, daughter of Thomas Snyder,
living six miles northwest Of Marion,
came to her death in most horrible
manner, last Saturday. She was some
distance from the house, attended only
iy small boy, when her clothes caught
fire from the burning grass, and, before
assistance arrived, were burned entirely
off her, completely roasting the flesh on
her whole body. She survived but ;
few hours. The item we take from the
Marion Herald.
We learn that Governor Kirkwood
has appointed DR.. A. T. Shaw, Of Fort
Madison, Physician to the Penltcntiary.
The Doctor, besides being a gentleman
Of very thorough literary cultivation,has
had large experience in his profession
and will faithfully discharge the respon-
sible duties OF his office.
The Hon. d. Mcneil has taken the
chair editorial of the De Witt STANDARD,
Just vacated by O. C. Bates, Esq.
The engineers have commenced their
labors upon the Cedar Rapids Il Mis-
sour; railroad.
The Keokuk Journal says that the
fears of the farmers at this time appear
to be that the present drought must ul-
innate 10 much damage to the garden
vegetables, and the coming crops. This
will certainly be the case should it con-
tinuc very long.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09


LIZ Larger space charged At the rate Of 81. 40 -,
For one half square, two th;,ds &c,
rates; us VI the above
annum i'"es, sle 90 Pc,
Foreach change an additional charge o, s6 oo,.,
Large cuts charged double the same sr,.u..
Of type. '"''e dimensions
Yearly advertising contracts will be u,a.,
10 apply strictly to the immediate bu,;n..s y.
advertiser, and all other advertisement. y. tue
the advertiser will be charged extra. 1' ~ "
. ADVERTISEMENTS not accompanied nth ;
cordingly. ""u charged &C.
La'ttnal notices charged for al the ,a,. >, ;.
:. ~ pei me OF eght words, and special notices
~ osnts per line, or so cents line rcr x.eL
an notices Tor religious and beneyolen, nm,
a~os,. ny hind whatsoever, Of ordinary length
dss,bs i"slc announce nen's Of marriages md
Advertisements from abroad nm h.
."rdv'dNy IN adtance, unless from or, 80. -.
Agents e'S 'iom approved
:, contracts for yearly ADVERTISING term;n.h,
the option OF advertisers, they paving an ~
"e". OF 20 per cent. on the contract nrico
20 advertisements inserted next to reading MATE,
" pol cent. advance on the above rates. and -.
rates. W regular
advance. W PAiu ior IN
Advertisements inserted ir weekly en- reas,,
RICHARDSON, WEST l. co.
SANDERS Il BRO.
II. fischer AGO.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

J.. n. JOBNrON
CHICAGO IRON WORKS.
ESTABLISHED IN ls4a
NOS. 81 to 81 franklin st. Chicago, III
LETT 4 JOHNSTON, Proprietors.
MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF
1v1 Ornamental Ratings and Verandahs, Bank
vaults, Iron Doors, Shutters, Grating, Sash, Or
namentai Castings, and all other kinds Of
ArOse Work fOs. BMtISliMgs.
apr5.ly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
Steamboat Agency.

Forwarding and Co00lsslOn.
HAVING RENTED STORE NO. !, BURROWS
Ii Block, shall carry a tbe Steamboat Agsn-
ey and Commission businesA ana selieit frsn my
ffisads nd tAs pabls their patreeaee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

AB2LD ROBBERY was perpetrated in
Burlington, on Friday evening last,
which created much excitement. The
Haackeye says: "a man named Rcdout,
who, it will be remembered, is now
under Indictment for a murder commit
ted some years ago in Keokuk, and ont,
under bonds-walked into Messrs. Kim
ball Il Co.'s store n the corner of Main
and Jefferson streets, and stated to Mr..
Wright,-who was the only person
he was DESTROYS Of ma
king some purchases, and requested
him to show him the card of the firm.
Mr.. Wright stepped into the counting
room to procure the card, and whilst he
was absent, the drawer was robbed OF
about thirty dollars, together with a
memorandum, showing the amount Of
money paid out previously. Alter pro-
curing the card, Redout left" He was
subsequently arrested, and held to bail
in the sum of 81 800, in default of which
he went to Jail.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
ALBION MILLS.

TIAyING LEASED TflE ALBION MILLS,
IL 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, Boltcd Corn Meal,
Bran and Shorts, Graham Flour, &C., always on
hand.
As No intend To pay particular attention to the
retail trade Of the uill, families and bakers will
find it to their advantage TO give us their pat
ronage.
We shall keep team to deliver free Of charge.
ELISHA q. BURROWS.
mario -d2m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09

The United Service Gazette says that
Prince Albert is being brought up in
the service precisely the same as if he
were the son Of a private gentleman.
'He messes with the midshipmen, keeps
his regular watch, dimes occasionally in
the ward-rOom, and takes his turn to
dine with the captain. He is treated Dv
his messmates as, in all other respects,
one Of themselves is called to order by
the caterer, and runs the risk Of being
made the subject Of a practical joke as
any other young gentlcman-hmself
however, beng generally pretty forward
in the business of playful mischief Up
on one question, smoking, the young
prince is sternly denied the privilege in-
obliged in by other officers. That grow.
ing weakness of the age, most mischicv-
Gus in its consequences, particularly
when carried to excess, is prohibited as
far as Prince Albert is concerned, and
upon one occasion, we believe, his royal
highness had his leave stopped for fort
night for being detected in the act of
"blowing cloud.''
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
Notice to Mechanics.

Notice to Mechanics.
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR
i the building Of Brick School House in SUBJ
district No. 4. Of Buffalo township district, Scott
county, Iowa. of the lowest and best bidder, until
the 18th day Of May, at o'clock. p. ~, at the
Office Of G. w. Baker.
Proposals can be received through the Post Of
fee BY properly enclosing the same in an en-
director Of sub-district No. 4, Buffalo township
district, Scott county, lows. Plans Of ground
floor and specifications can be seen At the Office of
q. w. Baker.
Payments to be made rs follows:
One hundred dollars to be paid closing con-
tract one hundred dollars rs soon as lower joiss
are on one hundred dollars rs soon rs house il
enclosed; two hundred dollars as house il
compile cd; two hundred dollars on the lst day
of January, A. ID. 1861, and the balance in two
annual pa ) ments, with interest.
The con tractor will be required TO give ample
and satisfactory security for the faithful perform
ance Of said contract.
May LIST, A. ID. 1860.
may3-td CIV BAKER, Sub-director.
1860. Davenport Ice Co. 1860.
TIME DAVENPORT ICE COMPANY ARE
/ now delivering Ice to
H a M e Il e II -.
Offices, Saloons, etc
Parties desiring Ice the season through, had
better not engage without calling on
Il. PECK,
AtNo. ID, West Second street.
aprls-d3m.
Money 70 Loan,
|AN GOOD BUSINESS PAPER, OR REAL
~ estate security, in sums large o. snall, BY
]. DIAL
ssr9o-dsal Fnakiia 1'ss1 - 70.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-09
PROCURED.

NTS II IL OC U u e ID.
Will give special attention to
COLLECTING DEBTS, RENTS, &c.
HRemttances promptly made.
9For sale $50 Lots in the city of Davenport.
A so large quantity Of Improved and Unimproved
l. ,nds in Iowa, from 81 rs to $4,000 per acre.
H-Ofice No. IS Main st. Davenport.
G ok & Sargent, Bankers, Davenport Iowa.
K +. Campbell, Banker,
G L. Davenport, Prs't Of State Bank :"
g e. K. Mitchell,
Putnam 4 Leake, Att'ys,
L. G. Dessaint Esq. /"
May 20 dly.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1860-08-11
AN OR leENAECE

H
10 amend sections 4, s and Of article III and ar
tiele ~ Of an Ordinance entitled ..an Ordinance
to prouide a reuenue for the toaos Of Opslousas'
ordained The 9th day Of April 1850.
ARTICLE 1.-The Board Of Police of the town of
Opelousas, do ordan as follows:
ART. u-That the 4th section of article III of the
aforsaid Ordinance, evying an annual tax on Billiard
tables and Coffee Houses, which reads:-"On each
and every Billiard table when used for lucrative
purpose, twenty-five dollars, on each and every
Coffee House, twenty-five dollars" be amended so
as to read as On each and every Billiard
table when used for lucrative purpose, twenty five
dollars, on each and every Coffee House one hun
dred dollars.
ART. III-Tha. the sth section Of article LII of
the aforsaid Ordinance leyying an annual tax on
Apothecaries or Druggists, which reads :-"On each
and every Apothecary or Druggist ten dollars, " be
amended go as to read as follows:-On each and
every Apothecary or Druggiss twenty-five dollars.
Art. IV.--That the 9th section of article LII, OF
the aforsaid Ordinance levying annual tax onJew-
eler, which reads:-"on each and every Jewe'ler
ten dollars" be amended to read as fowliows:-
On each and every Jeweller twenty-five dollars
ART. V.-That the 4th article Of the atorsaid Or
dinance which reads:-sThat the taxes levied in arti
Gle III, Of this Ordinance shall be imposed on and
collected from each and every seperate house kept
by any persons mentioned in said article iii, be
amended so as to read as foliows:-That the taxes
levied in article III, Of this Ordinance shall be I'M
posed on and collected from each aud every sepe-
rate house kepet by any persons mentioned in said
article III and each and every partner in any of the
trades professions or occupations subject TO tax.
Ordained the day of July A. D. 1860.
JAMES RAY, President.
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