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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
Destructive Fire.

WELLsvILLs, O., April 10.
At about IL o'clock to-day. . FIRE broke ont
in the rear Of the store OF II. g. Taylor. and
before It could be subdued, entirely destroyed
the store. together with the stores occupied
by H. H. Paltee and j. F. Fowler, and bar
Der shop and dwelling. occupied by Macon
Total loss &c, 900; insured for about $4,000
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

We NOTICE in the court yard, back of
the Post Office building, very fine peddling
wagon, on the hind end of which is painted
the following: l.. Wolf, Davenport, iowa.
The State Of "Jova" is not on our map can
anybody inform us where it 10 situated
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
SCPRE COURT.
APRIL TERN AT DAvENroRT, 1860.
HON. RALPH T. LOWE, CHIEF JUSTICE.
CALEB BALDWIN, Justice,

CALEB BALDWIN, Justice,
LEWIS KINsEY, Clerk.
TUESDAY, April 10.
IL. The State Of Iowa vs.. Robert Cox, appt
appeal from Henry county. Affirmed.
l0H Abner Bell VS.. l. X. Evans as Sheriff, !
g. Lawton appt. appeal from Madison county
Affirmed
zoos. w. T. Lacy We. John G. Straugh ton ap
peal from Mahaska county. Continued.
1910. A. q: Payne V. ". 7. dillingham; App't
appeal from Poweshiek county. Affirmed.
sls. Smith, Mckinlay Poor VS.. Nathan j
Walters et al, appt appeal from Jones county
9l4. The State Of Iowa ". S,ingley McCor-
mick appln; appeal from Jones county. Sub
mitted.
$50. Ambrose Mygate VS.. John T. O'Reardon
apt; appeal from Scott county Submitted.
lol. J. s. Panott VS., Hiram Rozele appt ap-
PEEL from Benton county. Submitted.
l02. Barnard 4 Co. app'ts vs.. Douglass / Wat
son appeal from Benton county.
los. John NJ. Wilson vs.. Mason l. Cooper app'ts
appeal from Linn county. Submitted.
49, c. c. Slocum vs.. Hugh Bearshear app't;
appeal from Benton county. Submitted.
lO7. Polly McMrlen VS.. John McMulIcn app't
appeal irsm Linn county. Submitted.
ITO. Edward Shepherd vs. Chandler 7. Ford ct.
al, aPp'ts; appeal from johnson county. Sub
Ill. Henry Mcclure, ct al, appts, vs.. Clark,
kirkwood CO.; appeal frsm johnson county
Submitted.
49, Charles II. BerryhlI, ct. al, vs.. Valentine
Graveller; appeal from johnson county. Sub
mtted.
H. Isaiah Wilson VS.. Benjamin Deem et al.
appeal from johnson county. Submitted.
i. Messrs VIM. L. Gessler, II. NJ. Martin. Dav.
id Harper were admitted as attorneys.
Henry Kock, Carl Fiingblat and Charles
Goiliet Mathies were admitted as citizens.
We notice an occasional Pixies Peak
wagon passing through our streets, on its wind
ing way to the land Of promise.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
DIR. J. MCDONNELL
VETERINARY SURGEON N. r. ". /,

XX7OULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM n
w his friends and the public in gen. NA
ersl that he can be consulted at his Horse
Inirmary, on Sd street, between Brady and Perry
on all diseases that the Horse is subject to. After
acquiring all the Modern improvements in the
Science Of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery q
expoundsd in the English and Continental Cole
gss he feels happy in saying he will give satis-
faction.
All diseases warranted cured If durable, or ne
charge.
CONSULTATION FRgE.
Residence on 9th Street, between Rock Island
and Iowa. f15.dkw
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

LosT.-Peter McInnerny lost bunch
Of keys yesterday. somewhere about his prem
ises lie will reward the finder literally on
returning them to his shop on Brady street. or
at this office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

PERsoNAL.-We had the pleasure Of
Eiwards, editress of the Marengo Weekly Us
itor. Mrs NJ. 10 the only editress and newspa-
per proprietor in the State, We believe; and We
must cay that she conducts her paper with
ability.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

MUCH fear has been entertained by
our farmers, that before the grain had taken
root and sprouted, the birds would pick it all
up The late fine rain has dspelled all this
fear. and in day or two the forthcoming crop
will have grown beyong the reach of these lit
tie " ingsd thieves.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

NOTICE Is HEREBY, THAT THE PART
and style Of E. r. H. TYNER, is this day dis
solved BY mutual consent-the entire interest of
Z. d. Tyner having been purchased by Elijah
Tyner. Either R. II. Tyner or John H. Tyner are
authorised to collect the debts, or use the firms
name in the settlement Of IL business.
Elijah Tyner hereby assumes al claims against
said firm. ELIJAH TYNER.
RICHARD Il. TYNER,
Davenport, Iowa, April !, leo. llw
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

-THE CITY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
i will meet at the Office Of WV. ALLEN, lie
Claire Row, on Iuesi1y, the 18Th Of April, and
continue i. session Ten days. Office hours from 10
o'clock, A. NJ, to II, and from 2 O'Clock, p. NJ,
until 5, P. N. WM. ALLEN,
WA. BUkRlS,
H. RAMMING,
apr6-2w Committee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
The Welland Canal.

OswEc0. N. T., April 10.
The propeller Vermont of the Northern
Transportation Co. Line arrived this 4. y. from
Detroit and Toledo ria .he w elland Canal-the
first boat Of The season. Navigation opened
through the lakes via Oswego and the Welland
Canal
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

REMeMBER that this evening 10 the
second and next to the last night Of the great
fair in Rock Island. For the accommodation
of Davenporters the ferry boat will run until
after the fair. That all who attend, will enjoy
themselves to their hearts content, we have no
doubt. We propose visiting the institution our
selves
A New CHURCH EDlFICE.-We are
happy to learn that the members Of the Dutch
Reformed Church of this city have made ar
rangen ents for the erection of new church
edfics, for their better accommodation. TIE
site selected for the building is on the corner
OF llth and Brady streets, east side, which We
think 8 choice location. The building is to
be 40 feet inches in width by So feet inches
in leg h; is to be built Of wood. The style
Of architecture is to be Gothic or nearly 60.
There will b. vestibune in front with fold
ing DOORS From which entrance to the church
is med. through two doors each door situat-
ed equi-dists mt between the asles, of which
there will be two. The windows to be OF
gothic style with blinds inside The interior
Of tn, church is to be finished in style var "
ing somewhat from other churches Of this city.
The ordinary ceiling will be dispensed wi:h-
the portion of the room overhead will be fin.
ished upon the rafters. leaving the cords or
beams bare. These Of course, will be proper
" dressed and finished.
The main features of the arrangement in
sids-at least go far as the aisles and slip, are
concerned will be similar to St. Luke's with
this excep,ion-the slips will be constructe /
in . curved or circular form. converging to-
wards the pulpit The orchestra will be on
the main floor, between the two entrance
doors. will be in circular form, slightly ele-
vatsd. The building will be lighted with gas
and be heated with stoves. The contract for
building has been taken by by E. s. Frazer,
who will have it ready for occupancy by the
first of August next.
We are informed that tho building when
completed, together with the lot will cost
$500, and what's better, it will be paid for
aud owned by the church when completed
The building committee consists of Messrs. 7.
J. Van Wyck, R B. Hill and Thos. Crimps
The cornerstone Of this edi6ce will be laid
with appropriate ceremonies this afternoon,
on which occasion, should the weather prove
fair there will be large gathering.
The msmbsrs Of the Dutch Reformed Church
number 2s ct this time and We understand
that the meetings are well attended. The
prstor. Rev. G. G. Vendsveer. 10 highlyIpopu-
lar with his congregation - with oil Who bear
his acquaintance.
We congratulate this society upon the fact.
that they are to have church Of their own :;
and also the building committee upoa their
choice Of location. the style Of their building
a. suessn to the sosisty. d.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
Chicago Market.

Tuesday, April 10, 1860.
WHEAT-Market firm and advanced nc. No. 2
Spring is held at CSC.
FLOUR-Firm but inactive 4 S00l4 81 for ch oice
Spring Extra.
CoRN--Very active for shipping, and firm at Acc
for No. l.
OATs--In good demand at an advance of Nc
Sales Of No at 3Oc.
BARLEY--Quiet but firm at 65@70c for good to
choice.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
Democratic Victory.

TsENroN. N. j.. April 10.
Our city election resulted in the choice Of
Mills, Democrat, for Mayor. by 400 majority
Snein, Democrat, vas chosen Marshal. BY Al
ID jority. A majority OF the city ticket is
Democratic. The opposition elected major
itv in the Council
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
Steamer News.

HALIFAX, AprlI 10.
The Cunard Freight Screw Steamer Bslbec,
from Liverpool, Gath ult.. arrived last night
She brir Rs no news.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

TINE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE Exrs.
= ting under the name Of Brown 1 Armstrong
is this day dissolved BY mutual consent. Eithes
is authorised to settle the accounts Of the 6nn
james Armstrong will continue the pract1es Of
Law, In the Once heretofore occupied by Brown
4 Armstrong, in Niehols' Block ai}
8. f. BROWN,
JAMES ARMSTRONG.
March !, 1850. Tnas0-d0
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

Notice to Steamboat Officers.
nNAND AFTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1sr, 1860,
~ lights on the Railroad Bridge will be 50 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 mp can see the
right and left hand piers from point in the Chan
mel opposite the foot Of the Island, ouefourth Of
. mile below the Bridge.
The green Signal light on the staff at the foot
Of the pier, and the red Signal Light at the head
of the pier, will be continued - heretofore.
JOHN F. TRACY, superintendent
Davenport, March Esd, 1850. [marss- dsm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

WE NOTICE the grass is starting i'll the
front yards Of our citizens dwellings Now is
the time to trim up and noursh your shubbe'y
II you would render your homes delightful ard
pleasant
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

THE UNDERSIGNED WILL HEREAFTER
i - co-partners, continue the practice Ct the
Law. AUSTIN CORBIN,
GEO. 8. c. DOW,
3. E. BROWN.
March l, 1seQ (nass-du
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
9rulofrat aud Aews.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. :. APRIL II, 1850.

ROUNDS LAsGDox, 1855 Randolph street, Chi
cago, are authorized to receive adyert semeuts for
this paper.
=. II. ScrIvES. 90, Dearborn street, Chicago, 10
authorized to receive Advertisements for this pa
per.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

WE can assure our friends who arc
in want of sny ythng in the line of clothing that
they cannot do better than to call at the well
known and popular establishment Of r. Krause
d Co.. No. SO, west second streets. Their stock
is one Of the finest ever brought to this market
and i. will be cold off at very low figures
Clothing Of all kinds cut in the latest style and
madet to order Remember No SO, west second
street.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
THE Cl Y.

THE SKIES cleared up yesterday morn
ing, and the weather 10 once more all that
could be desired
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

EVERY DISEASED NAN AND WOMAN SHOULD
READ THE FOLLOWING:
DIR. l.. MILLS.
Oculist and Electropathist,
DERMANEN rLY LOCATED IN DAvEN-
port, will cure acute and chronic Ophtha! mia
and all diseases OF ths eye Of IN in6smatory ma.
ture, either Of short duration or of many years
standing, without bleeding, blistering or burning.
A cure warranted in all cases where patients re.
main with him during treatment. A long list Of
chronic complaints permanently cured BY new
and successful mode Of applying electricity. A
sure remedy for I'll female complaints and weak
nesses. MRS. MILLS will be in attendance to wal,
upon ladies. Patients solicited who have tried
various remedies without success Rooms, for the
present, at the New Pennsylvania House.
Private diseases permanently cured.
Consultation free.
apr4 d3mw1w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
>0~
Fire.

CLEVELAND, April 9.
A portion of the Cleveland Institute was
consumed by fire. on Saturday. Considerable
damage done.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
A Newspaper Train.

A Newspaper Train.
NEW YoRK, April g.
Mr.. Shears newspaper train on the Hudson
Rivsr r. r. started this morning At $3.50. and
will deliver the New York morning papers at
1880, Troy 8. and Montreal and Buffalo 6 P "
This arrangement makes the country for 500
miles North and West a mere suburb of New
York. Arrangements are under way for per-
fecting similar arrangements on all the routes
from this city North, East, West and South.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

A MAN named Humphrey, Pixies
Peak emigrant. was arrested yesterday and
taken before Justice Claussen, charged with
getting intoxicated and abusing several Ger
man ladies residing in the lower part Of town.
The Justice, after hearing the testimony, came
to the conclusion that as he had got drunk on
beer he would fine him three dollars and costs
in all amounting to S665 Had Mr.. H. got
drunk on whiskey he would have probably
been plucked of an even X
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
MONEY TO loan ON IMPROVED
Farms in Scott county and vicinity, at reasonable
rates. DARLINGTON l. TOWNSEND,
S. w. cor. I'd 4 Brady sts.

EFLORENCE MONEY TAKEN ATPLUM-
MER'S Book Store, No. 10, Le Claire Row.
dec 28-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
Steamer News.

BosToN, April Q.
The Niagara. from Liverpool. via Halifax.
arrived at o'clock this afternoon. having been
detained below by fog since carly this morn.
ing. Tne mails for the South 60 forward by
the evening train. due in New York at mid
night.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ Notice under this head 10 cents per line
Ich insertion, or SO cents per week.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

The MONDAY NlGHr BALLs.-There
were two very fine military balls Monday eve.
ning one given by the Sarelield Guards in
their Armory, and the other by Capt. Henry
Haupts fine company. the Rifles. Both were
very well attended, although the outrageous
weather deferred many from venturing out
These two balls will probably wind up the
season. and with cne or two exceptions. We
shall have no more dancing until next winter.
We congratulate the Guards and Rifles upon
the success of their final parties. and we return
thanks to the management for favors shown
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11


perform all the labor. for which he is to re.
csive the priucely sum of four hundred dollars.
We wish Mac much joy Of his office. 1sCenty-
6ve th>usand dollar bonds, aud four hundred DOL
lars a. salary One could we'll afford to spend
two or three hundred dollars in beer and whis-
key to acquire such an ofice-in . swine e
optic.
1t is aquery to US Why Remington should
have been SO anxious to creep into Schrickers
shoes. when he very we'll knows there is no
There is no earthly chance for him to smouge
anything without being detected, even il he
was man who would do such things. There
is hundred calls for every dollar that reach
es his hands, and he cannot hold on to any Of
the city funds long enough to "sweat" them.
But Remington is . man of big heart, and see
ing the poverty stricken condition in which
our city has been placed. steps forward and
offers his services free. gratis, for nothing
Glory 10 his reward-he would take no other
II offered-cf course not.
OF little Mittlebuscher We have nothing to
say. 1t will puzzle the dsvil-ws mean the
"printers devil"-to translate his manuscript.
The competitors Of the official paper would not
vote for him for the sfics Of pound keeper. af.
ter picking out q page Of his council proceed.
ings.
But vs will give the new government try.
and II they but fulfil their promises We will
pitch In for their support with a will. Ifthey
failws shall be quite sure to point out their or
ror'. and it necessary give them sharp repri-
mand. Let our citizsns be on hand to-day at
the installation. and hear Mayor Cald vells sd.
dsesA - EG. -
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-04-11

WE notice an occasional Pixies Peak
wagon passing through our streets, on its wind
ing way to the land of promise.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-09
The Western Prairies.

Devastating fires often occur on the prairie
fields of the West. We have no means of
determining at what period the fires began to
sweep over these plains because we know not
when they began to he inhabited 1t is quite
possible that they might have been occasion
ally fired by lightning previous to the intro
duction OF that element by human agency
A all events, it is very evident, that as soon
as fire began to be used in this country by its
inhabitants, the annual burning of the prairie
must have commenced. One of the peculiari
ties of the climate is the dryneSs of its summers
and autumnS. A drought often commences
in August, which, with the exception of few
showers towards the close of that month, con-
tinues throughout the fall season. The i'm
menSe mass of vegetation with which this fer
tile soil loads itself during the summer, is sud
denly wlthered, and the whole surface of the
earth is covered with combuStible Materials
This is especially true of the prairieS, where
the grass grows to the height of from six to
ten feet and being entirely exposed to the
sun and winds, dries, with great rapidity. A
single spark of fire falling anywhere upon the
plains, at such time, would instantly kindle
blaze which would spread on every side, and
cOutnue its destructive course as long as it
should find fuel Travelets hare described
these fires as sweeping with a rapdity which
renders it hazardous TO fly before them. Such
is not the case, or is true only in few rare
instances. The thick sward of the prairie
presents considerable mass of fuel, and Of
fcrs a barrier TO the progress of the fame,
which is not easily surmounted. The fire ad
yanceS slowly, and with power. The heat is
intense. The flames often extend across a
wide prairie and advance in long line
No sight can be more sui lime than to behold
in the night q stream of several miles in
breadth advancing across these wide plains,
leaving behind it black cloud of smoke, and
throwing before it vivid glare, which lights
up the whole landscape with the brilancy of
MONDAY. A roaring and cracking sound is
heard like the rushing of a hurricane. The
fame, which in general rises to the height of
abonJ twenty feet, is seen sinking and dartng
upwards in spires, precisely as the waves dash
against each other, and as the spray flies up
into the air and the whole appearance is
often that Of boiling and flaming sea violent
ly agtated. The progress of the fire is slow,
and the heat 50 great that every cOmbuStible
object in its course is consumed. Wo to the
farmer whose ripe corn-felds extend into the
prairie, and who suffers the tall grass to grow
in contact with his fences The whole labor
Of the year is swept away in a few hours. Bat
such accidents are comparatively unfrequent,
as the preventive is simple, aud easily applied.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-09
Written for the Reporter.l
How to Fattten Beef.

Mr.. E. o. GooDMcH, SU:-Seeing that
you devote q small portion of your paper to
the interest of the farmers, l. in behalf of
them, would like to offer few suggestions
upon fattening beeves
First, so as TO have the commencement right
i would say put them in good 1oarm stable,
then give them small mess to commence
with, of such food as you think best-as every
one has choice as TO feed But by all means
don't be in such haste as to "cloy" them by
over feed" for in that case ones loss is more
than his gain.
Secondly, feed them at regular hours, and
between their messes of grain, give them plenty
of first rate hay. Thirdly, let them out of
the stable but once day, and let them stay
out two or three hours, that they mag exercise
all they wish Also give them free access to
go0d pure aoater. Fourthly, should they get
off their feed give change of food" it
would be better to change the food once in a
while at any rate, give salt at least once a
week keep them we'll bedded so that they
will be warm aud clean, and my word for it,
if you follow these directions, you will have
beef good enough for the President try it
farmers. Respectfully, Yours,
WOODEN JoHN
Walnut farm Athens Ian 1850
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-09
Ole DOLLAR PER ANNUM INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.

is truly beautiful, being mountainous and line
ly wooded a great deal of the land is horti-
culturally cultivated. In fact, the scenery is
grand and abounds in lovely sites for villas !;
but although this charm is wanting, it is love-
ly to behold as it is, and [ believe is green all
the year, as the winter in this part of japan
is not severe Very different from Shanghae,
where the winters are very cold, and we shall
probably get tase of it. as we shall proba-
bly, be running betweed these places all winter,
for by the captains uniform kindness to his
passengers he has fairly got into the good
graces of the Cinnamon who are trading here,
and they seem anxious to keep him here
You will be surprised when | tell you that our
last cargo was principally owned by the Chi
nese deck passengers but strange as this may
seem, they d. not think of travelling in any
other way. There are many pretty things to
be bought here, and we will try to procure
something pleasing to send you The porce-
lain and lacquer ware is finished most exqui
sitely, but a good purse is necessary, as the
manufactures, have much advanced since the
admission of foreigners. BY the way, when
speaking of the Japan women, | forgot to
mention that they have a very strange way of
arranging their hair it appears to be stilfen-
ed in some way, and there is frame work
which holds it off from the head, secured at
the back (this | discovered at the house we
were visiting on Thursday,) and then it made
mp into.bows and dressed with hair pins, and
ornaments After marriage they bIacken
their teeth to a Jet blacknesS, and their nails
are sometimes colored pink, &c.