Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-02-13

uents.
To THE EDIToRs OF THE DEMocRAT
1t is certainly gratifying to know that we
have at last established Press that will come
out manly, boldly and Independently for the
Interests Of the city; press whose proprie-
tors are not subjects Of rotten hnanciers but
who express themselves without regard to
mnmmOn or its worahippers.
Your remarks in regard to persons leaving
the city are very true, but at the same time it
has been pleasing to perus- the several articles
in your paper tending to bouy and keep up
hope tor the future. But what energetic and
independent man wishes to remain in place
where the community, after having beer gulled
and swindled, are still disposed to bolster up a
wild cat currency ? Present appearances
would seem to indicate disposition on the
part Of some to bolster up and give crcula-
tion to that worthless trash, Florence Ifthere
is any person in the city OF avenport who, for
pecuniarg consideration. will again attempt to
force this swindle on the public, he deserves to
be treated in the came manner as would .
ranting Abolitionist in Southern State. If
this public again countenance a repetition Of
wild cat schsming they deserve to suffer the
consequences. We are now suffering by our
own indiscretion in not breaking up rotten f
nanciering some years since.
1t will take a long time for matters to again
assume an encouraging aspect. In the mean.
time let us discountenancs all attempts to
bolster up. by placing in positions of honor
and trust, men who have proved themselves
unworthy of our trust and confidence. If this
community will but have decision enough to
frown down all such attempts We may soon
emerge from the fog now enveloping US il
they do not. We may be very certain tha. We
shall loose many Of best citizens We csn
overlook misfortune, but we should not counte
nance q man who " ould repeatedly attempt to
foist wild cat currency upon the publi.
Republican misrule. both here and else where,
Is bringing US to want and poverty and just
so long as party who possess but one idea are
permitted to retain positions as rulers, Just so
long shall we be subject to civil strife, depres
sion in trade, and the ruinous consequences of
willful expenditure Of monies, causing burden
some taxes to pay State. County and City in
debtedness JJH
EDIroRs DEMocRAr:-I notice a
good deal Of correspondence upon the subject
OF certain coupons which it is alledged have
not been paid, not withstauding the amount
thereof is said to have been sent to New York
by our lste Mayor, Ebenezer Cook. l do not
know what excuse or explanation may be
made. or can be made by Mr. Cock, but / think
some one else has. or ought to have, an expla.
nation to NAL ke.
Now. Msssrs. Editors, am plain man and
work for my living. but have taken the %.
psrs. and sometimes read them, and it is an
impression firmly made upon my mind that At
one time We elected city Treasurer. and that
was Mr.. Lorenzo Schricksr, and always SUD,
posed that it was the duty of our Treasurer to
receive all moneys either borrowed or collected
and thereupon to pay the debts of the city
It seems TO me that it. was not one of Mr.
Cooks duties to pay the interest, and that II
scas Mr.. Schricker's, and that If he has permit.
ted the funds Of this city to be misappnsd, he
is liable for the amonnt so misapplisd. And
in this opinion ! am sustained by . neighbsr Of
mine, sort Of . "one.horss" lawyer.
visn you would tell me how this 10.
have house and halflst. in "Outchtown" up
on which have been compelled to pay twenty
seven dollars taxes into the city treasury, Tor
perhaps into somebody slsss treasury and it
has been very severe upon me, and now
should like to know II the poor people Of this
city, Who find it almost impossible to live, ,soith.
sss payment Of heavy taxes, are to be losers
In this way. / voted for Mr. Cook and Mr..
eehFisks1. and ] cannot think they veuld
allow y peer people to suffer by bad actions