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dence of the party in his ability and fit
ness. He is as familiar with the English
language as that Of the Holland--a gen
tleman of liberal education and competent
TO transact business in both languages,
and his nomination meets with hearty
response. "a e.
MoRDEcAI L. HOPKINS, Of Spring
Lake, is the candidate for Clerk and Reg
lister. This gentleman is so closely identi-
fed with the history of this county, from
its earliest settlement, that his name is
as familiar as "household Words" and
his nomination is recognition of quail
ties eminently fitted Cor the discharge of
the duties of that office.
GEORGE PARKS is re-nominated to the
Office of County Treasurer, and why !?
Because tried and proved, and never found
wanting. Unlike the occupant of the Of
fee of State Treasurer, his official life
proves his honesty, and therefore he is
retained where the people need his servi-
ces.
ROBERT w. DUNCAN for the Office of
Prosecuting Attorney is name that car
ries with it ability, unimpeachable integ-
rity and faithful oversight of the public
good-an honorable, high-minded, noble
man, and lawyer of experience and sound
judgment. The interests of the county
will in him have careful legal superyis-
ion.
OSCAR II. SILVER, the candidate for
Circuit Court Commissioners, received by
acclamation the nomination of the Con-
vention, as did also HIRAM BEAN Cor the
office of County Surveyor, and WoLTER
FISHER for the office of Fish Inspector
the unanimous voice of the convention
being n hearty endorsement of the emf
nent fitness of the individual candidates
for the duties of the several Offices as
named.
This ticket for county officers, and ou
State and National ticket, is an addition
al expression of the will of the people il
the selection of men throughout who pos
sess the Jefersonian qualifications to of
fee. Democrats have decided that they
shall be elected Roll up the majoritie
for tho ticket-the whole ticket and moth
ING but the ticket!
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Chancery Sale.

TN pursuance of and by virtue of decree Of
Il the Circuit Court for the county of Ottawa,
in Chancery, made on the twentieth day of Octo-
Der, 1859 lat o'clock PM, in a certain case therein
pending, wherein Amos Rathbun is complainant,
and Emelie b. ii. Rogers, Lyman G. Mason,
John N. Hopkins and Arthur Rogers are de-
fendents. Notice is hereby given that 1 shall
sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at
ten o'clock, forenoon, on Saturday, the sixth day
Of October next, at the front door of the Court
House, in the village Of Grand Haven, county
of Ottawa, Michigan, all the following described
piece or parcel of land, with the appurtenances
thereto belonging, to wit; Lot No. three, (3),
of section No. twelve, Q2), in township No.
eleven, (1l), North OF Range No. eighteen, (1S),
West, containing, by United States survey, al
most seventy acres of land.
Dated, Grand Haven, Aug 21st, $780,
NJ. b. HOPKINS, Circuit Court Commissioner,
Ottawa county, Michigan. sow
c. =. CALKINs, Solr for Complainant.
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Democratic County Convention.


The convention met pursuant to notice
in the Courthouse, in the village of
Grand Haven, on the 9th day of Septem-
Der, 1860, ate P. M. The meeting was
called TO order by Samuel L. Bgelow, a
member of the County committee.
On motion, John V. Hopkins was NOM
mated temporary Chairman, and Myron
Harris and George Eastman, Secretaries.
On motion the Chairman appointed
II. Doesburg, of Holland, Peter Monroe,
of Chester, and Human Jennison, of
Georgetown,a committee on Credentials !;
and II. Clayton, of Wright, II. A. Reed,
of Spring Lake, and Robert w. Duncan,
of Ottawa, committee OH permanent of
fcers.
The committee on permanent officers
reported for Chairman, George Parks, and
for Secretary, John w. Barns.
Mr.. Parks took the Chair, made few
remarks, stating the object Of the meet
ing, and thanking the convention for the
honor conferred upon him. John w.
Barns declined, and on motion, Pieter
Van den Berg was nominated Secretary.
The committee on credentials reported
the following delegates entitled to seat
Allendale-E. Pearsons, and John
Wagner.
Blendon--S. w. Sherburn, and Caleb
Green.
Crockory-Chancello Barringer, II. r.
Young, and +. d. Scott.
Chester-Peter Monroe, and A. Augur
Georgetown-H. G. Lowing, Lunar
Jennison, and j. w. Montague.
Holland-C. J. Pfaff @ votes), ]. Van
Eenenaam, and II. Doosburg.
Olive-G. G. Jones q votes).
Ottawa--R. w. Duncan, j. w. Barns
Pieter Van den Berg, IL. b. w. Van Zal
ingen, and George Parks.
Polkton-Geo. Eastman, j. w. Den
ton, and II. Fish.
Robinson--lra Robinson, o. A. Whit
ney.
Spring Lake.. V. Hopkins, II. A
Reed, Martin Walsh, and William M
Ferry, Jr.
Tallmadge-.Russcl Baxter, Mine
Hedges, B. l.. Piper, and Myron Harris
Wright-Benj. Lille, II. Clayton, M
Phileo, and r. Van der Hof.
Zecland-C. De Putter, p. @. Oggel
and i. Van Wingerdcn e yotes.)/
On motion, the report was accepted anC
adopted and the committee discharged.
On motion, the Chairman appointeC
Robert w. Duncan, VIM. M. Ferry, Jr
and Ii. Doesburg a committee of three d
draft resolutions. D
! ION motion, tho Chairman appointed
John w. Denton and Henry y. Young
tellers of the votes,
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
NEW ADTER TLSEHENTS.
Notice TO Contractors.

NOTICE is hereby given, that that portion of
the Allegan Muskogon and Traverse bay State
Road, lying in the county of Ottawa, will be let
for construction to the lowest responsible bidders
on the 14th day of September next, at the Com
mssioners Office, in the village of Grand Haven.
Written proposals will be received by Commits
sioners at any time up to thatday. No bid con-
sidcred that is less than one mile. For particu-
lars and specifications enquire at commissioners
Office. N. IL. WHITE, f
ID. G. HENDERsoN, Com'rs.
JoHN ANDREWS.
va The time for receiving proposals,as above
stated, is postponed to the 2Sth inst.
BY order of the Commissioners.
Grand Haven, Sept. 18th, 1860. [2wSS
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For Sale.

VNHE undersigned viii; sell six acres Of land,
Il with new dwelling house, and good water
on it, being part Of the southwest quarter Of
the southeast quarter of southwest quarter of
section 81, town north Of range Is west ada
cent to the village of Grand Haven. L am will
ing to sell one or more acres, or entire, to suit
buyers good title can be given. Enquire at the
house-being the first house below the hill on
Washington ST., east side. A. SLAGHUIs.
Grand Haven, July Is, 1860. [nS0 2w
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For Representative

After the first ballot, Mr.. Doesburg
withdrew is name.
On motion, John H. Sanford was de-
clared nominated by unanimous vote.
Mr.. Sanford was then loudly called for
and made few remarks, denouncing the
squandering of the public money, by our
State officers, and his approval of Doug
las and johnson. He was frequently in
terruptod by loud applause and cheering.
On motion, proceeded TO informal bal
lot for Judge of Probate:
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Annual Tax Sales.
Ottawa Co. Trcasurcr's Office,

Ottawa Co. Treasurer's Office,
Grand Haven, Sept, l0, 1850
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual
IN Tax Sales for the taxes of 1859 will be held
at the Court House, in the village of Grand lla-
ven, on Monday, the list day Of October next,
commencing at o'clock in the forenoon and
continue from day day, Sundays exccpted,un-
ill the list shall have been gone through with.
The State Tax List for the taxes of 1858 and
previous years have been received at this office,
and is open to the inspection of any one.
GEO. PARKS, Co Treasurer,
Grand Haven, Sept, IL, 1860. G4wss
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

l0- All especially young men, should read
the advertisement of the new National Dispcn-
sary" at Cincinnati, in another column.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
For Senator,
LY M a N O. MI n 3 . N
Democratic County Nominations.
For Representative,

For Representative,
JOHN ii. SANFORD, of Wright
For Sherif-CHARLES j. PFAFF, of Holland,
For Judge of Probate-BENJAMIN L. Pr
PER, of Tallmadge.
For Clerk and ister-MoRDECAIL L. HOP
KINS, of Spring Lake.
For Treasurcr-GEoRGE PARKS, of Ottawa.
For Prosecuting Attorney -RoBERT W.DUN-
CAN, Of Ottawa.
For Circuit Court Commisoner-0SCAR H.
SILVER, of Ottawa.
For Coroners-SAMUEL W.SHERBURN and
JOHN ii. DAVIDSON.
For Fish nspector-W0LTER WISER.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
Presidential Electors.
STATE NOMINATIONS.

For Governor,
JOHN S. BARRY, of st. Joseph Co.
For Lieut. Governor,
WILLIM M. FENTON, Of Genesee Co.
For State Treasurer,
ELON FARNSWORTH; of Wayne Co.
For Auditor General,
HENRY PENNOYER, of Ottawa Co.
For Secretary of State,
WILLIAM FRANCIS, of Allegan Co.
For Attorney General,
CHAUNCEY JOSLIN, Of Washtenaw.
For Commissioner Of Land Office.
SAMUEL i. SMITH, of Houghton Co.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction.
+. w. SHEARMAN, Of Calhoun Co.
For Member of the Board of Education.
JOHN V. LYON, of Lenawee Co.
For Representative in Congress, Sd District
THOMAS B. CHURCH.
Of Kent County.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
City Poor Notice.

PROPOSALS will be received at the Office of
l. George Il. Hubbard, Grand Haven, Mich,
until Thursday, the goth of September, after
date, setting forth the price per week, the pro-
poser win receive and board the paupers Of OF
tawa County, after that date.
GEO. Il. HUBBARD,
HENRY. ID. PosT,
JOHN HARE,
Superintendents County Poor.
Grand Haven, Aug. Is, 1860. Tns4 4w
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

The Madison (Louisiana) Democrat,
one OF the most influential papers in tho
State, has hauled down the Breckenridge
and Lane flag and hoisted the national
banner Of Douglas and Johnson.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

On motion, the convention proceeded
with the nomination Of candidates for the
offices, by ballot, in the order set forth in
the call for the convention.
For Ranraeantativa
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EATING HOUSE,
J. COLEMAN, Proprieto

j. COLEMAN, Proprietor.
AT this House may be found all kind of Fruits,
Butter, Eggs and Vegetables,
And for the cash, my customers may be assured
that will not be undersold in this market
House few doors above the Post Office, on
Washington Street.
Grand Haven, May 2, 1850. fly mo
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

- Two Congressman in Alabama are
out for Douglas, Cobb and Houston.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12
ROBERT III. STREET,
= BOOK AGENT,
Is the agent for
ALL BOOKS p U B L I S ii + ID.

TINE following are few of the many now
l. being issued to wit;
Cassell's Illustrated Bible,
Bancroft and Spencer's United States Histories.
Tho Galleries of Dresden, Munich and Berlin.
Finden's Modern Art Gallery,
The British Poets,
Irvng's Life Of Washington,
Illustrated Shakespeare,
The Altar of the Household, DC, &c.
With many of these works choice premium
engravings are given
EC- Residence 50 Clifford street, corner Of
Elizabeth street, Detroit, Michigan.
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w "A N T Z d !
10000 BUSHELS OF WHEAT!!
Atmy Mill or Store, for which will pay
GRAND RAPIDS MARKET PRICE,
IN CASH.
Flour and Feed
NEW
Millinery Establishment /,

NEXT DOOR TO THE OTTAWA HOUSE
NELLIE +. MCLAUGHLIN, having opened
IN the above store is now prepared TO supply
every article in the Millinery and Dress Max
ing business at very moderate rates. From her
experience in New York, Chicago, and Milwau-
kec, at the best establishments she will be pre-
pared to suit the tastes Of both eastern and west
crn ladies, whom il will be her constant endeav-
or to please. Latest Spring styles of Dress Bon
nets Ribbons, Flowers, Hats, and Children's
Hats and Caps. Also, Dress Patterns.
Grand Haven, May 0. 1850. [n71 4w
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

After the I'd ballot Myron Harris with
drew his name.
On motion, proceeded to formal bal
lot for Judge of Probate:
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After announcing the votes on the lst
and I'd formal ballot, il was ascertained
by the Secretary that there were moro
votes cast than there were delegates pres
ent, in consequence whereof, on motion
the Sd formal ballot was had.
On motion, B. L. Piper, was declared
nominated.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

Q UdARs for nine and ten cents, TO be had at
- O., w. a SIS.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1860-09-12

FRESH g. SALT MEATS.
CONSISTING of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Hams.
~ Lard, Talow, &C., &C. Thankful rpast
favors, we would invite the public to call and ex-
anime our Stock Of Meats before purchasing else
where. We interd tokeep a full supply Of every
article usually kept in Meat Market,
cs~ Cash will be paid for Stock on delivery.
Grand Haven, Sept 4, 1859. [n36 If
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CHICAGO, Sept. II

OII1V4AUVj NI70' IVs
No accurate list of the number of per-
sons on board can DO given, but the fol-
lowing estimate is nearly correct: Ex-
cursion party, 500; regular passengers,
80; steamers crew, 80; Of these but 0s
were saved.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06
Facts for the People!
The Republican Pocket PiStl

A Collection of Facts. Opinions. and 4 rgums|
far Freedom. Edited bu VIM. II. BuRLEn|
ESQ. Published monthly during the Ct|
paign. commencing June 5th. SO pages,
mo- Price 25 cents.
THE OBJECT OF THIS WORK WILL BE 4
Il present, in the most concise form practical
the principles and aims Of the Republican Par|
the issues involved in its contest with the SID
Power and its Democratic Allies the sentimea
of the leading st tesmen OF the country, past q
present, in reference to those issues and sol
other matters Of interest as may be evolved
the progress of the political struggle upon whi
We have entered what every working kepuh
can will desire, in the way Ct fact, argument, Al
opinion for himself, and fer his neighb,rs, to
fJrm the ignorant, convince the prejudiced, q
stimulate the lukewarm, will be given in II
Pocket Pistot series, in form &C once compa1
neat, and convenient, and at price which u
enable our Republican Clubs to put q copy Of
into the hands of every voter whocan read
Tbs REPrBLICAN POCKET PIsTOL will be pu
lished on the 9Th Of every month during the Cas
psi9n. .
Single &C pies Of any number will be sent bym
postage paid, on receipt Of cents. For 20 ceo
1t will be mailed to subscri bers during the Cal
paign; copies to one address, $l.00
We trust our Republican friends in all parts
the country will exert themselves to make
Clubs TO, the Pocket Pistol. 1t will give you
complete outfit Of facts and arguments with Whit
to combat the sham democracy. Address,
H. DAYTON Publisher,
july13-w3t&deod3w 36 Howard St., n Y
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06
New York Items.

New loRK. Aug. 4.
The Councimen last night refused to concur
IN the Japanese appropriation by II to 6 A
motion TO reconsider subsequently, prevailed
and the matter comes up agar
At an affray at 37S Greenwich street last
night George Thorp and Wm. Hutchnes weie
stabbed severely. Others participated. Poll
tics was the cause
Mrs. Thomas Fowler committed suicide by
arsenic at Kingston day or two since
The body OF Jacob Smith was found in the
woods near Kosendale, Ulster county, Teusday
evidently murdered and mulis ted
The Tribune Washington correspondent says
it is said the accounts of Jacob Torrey, late
superintendent ot Indian Affairs in Utah.
Whether it is default remains to be seen.
The Times despatch cay eight full State
census returns are only received. Ohio shows
an increase Of only $50 600 since 1850.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06
NAvkN POlgT MA ss h r.A.
DAILY RLPORT.

OFFICE DAILY DEMOCRAT AND NEws,l
Saturday Eve, August 4th, 1860. J
Market moderately active, and yesterdays pri-
ces fully sustained. The receipts Of wheat are
gradually increasing, amounting to-day to 4367
bu, large portion of which was sold at 76c-an
advance Of lc over yesterday. In other grains the
rece pts were light, and prices unchanged. New
wheat -four is a shade lower and is now selling at
$l75 Wholesale, and IS 90 ret Ill.
Below are the receipts, shipments and quota
tions for to. day.
FLoUR--In fair demand at 81 IS retail, and IS 90
Wholesale for City Spring Extra; Superfne 81 so /;
Rye Aour S4 0Ot04 50 Corn meal 81 90 y cwt.
Shipments of -four 600 bbs.
WHEAr-Receipts 1867 bu shipments e42 bu.
Spring good to choice sO@S5c; No. 2 do 78c.
We quote new wheat At 72@76c.
Corn Receipts l60 bu; Shipments 1900 bu.
We quote at 25s for ear, and 2s9aoc shelled.
OARS Re,eipqs so bu. In fair demand At 10
@20c for new.
BARLEY-Receipts so bu. In fair demand at
so@s2c.
RYE-Wo quote at 45c.
BucKwHEAr--A good article sells readily at 75c.
PorAroEs-In good demand At 20@25c whole
sale, and 8O@40c retail.
ToxAroEs-In supply At soc@$l 004 bu whole
sale and 25@30c y peck retail:
WooL-We quote at 2O@35c.
HAY.-Steady and quiet at 00@4 90 for Prai-
rio and 81 OO@5 90 for Timothy.
HIDRs.-In good request and moderate at 5@6c
for Green; s@l2c for Dry and ll1l3c for Dry
Flint.
BurrER.-Thers is good supply in market of
tub butter, but for good and choice roll for table
purpc ses continues in moderate supply and firm at
lO@i2ch; Roll and tub s@sc Wholesale and log
! lie retail.
Eacs.-Steady and firm with . fair supply At
sK@lOc retail.
BEANs-Steady and unchanged. Wequote at
] sO@9Oc Wholesale, and 81 retail.
CHRsss-Suppy light and prices firm at ls@
15c for Herkimer Co.; Western Reserve l00llc
Wholesale and l2@l5c retail.
LARp-In fair supply at 1l@11Kc.
HAxs-Common iU1s@llc; Sugar Cured 121<
@l5c; Shoulders loo retail.
Darsp FRurr-Apple, s@loc; Peaches l1@lsci
Prunss s@laHc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06

REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN DOCUMENTS.
We are informed that the Republicans are
about to publish ten thousand copies ef MIR. W
Kennedy Bonaparte Norris (colored) oration on NJ
the anniversary Of the Emancipation of the >
West India negroes. As q campaign document.
We recommend that it be bound with Charles
Summers (Albno) harangue on the Barbarian
Of Slavery" In point Of style. Kennedy'e ora
ton 10 on q par with the Black Republican 4
speeches most widely circulated. and is far 50.
peror to them in moderation. good sense and
sincerity. =
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06

BRO AD
NEW YORK.

WHEN COMPLETED, SIX YEARS AG
w the st. Nicholas was universally y
nouneed the most magnificent, convenient, a
thoroughly organized establishment f the ki
on this continent. What it was then ii rema
to-day-without a rival in size, in sumptuousne
and in the general elements of comfort and
joyment. The Hotel has accommodate ions for ! (
ments for families. Six hundred persons can
comfortably seated at the tables Of its three pu
lie dining rooms, and nothing that modern
has devised for the convenience and social gra
fcation ef the travelling public has been omit
in its plan, or is neglected in its practical detail
The carly reputation Of the house at home .
abroad, derived from its magnitude, its superb !
pointments, and its home-like comforts and luz
ries has been enhanced every year by the I
wearied exertions Of the proprietors.
TREADWELL WHITCONB l. col
my19 d3m.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06
TELEGR A PHO
violent Storm.
GREAT DEsTRUClIoN OF PROPERTY

sPRlNGrrKLp, August A.
A very heavy storm Of wind and rain n..,ed
over this city last evening. l. reached i,
greatest force abou, Z IL o'clock. I,s fur,
was a.susded by terrific accompaniana
of thunder and lightning.
The most serious injury inflicted was the
complete demolishiog Of Withey's carriage fac
tory and depot on Washington street. near the
square The principal building large three
story brick. was thrown almost bodily to the
ground. with terrific crash, buryin in the
ruins large number of valuable car ia 90. and
wagons. The loss is estimated ct $4,000 or
$4,000.
The lightning set fire to the stable belonging
to Mr, VIM. Crowder, which was totally des.
troyed. with q portion Of lis contents. His
loss is not severe.
A chimney on Cameron 4 Dllon's drug
store building was blown down, and fell
through the roof, doing damage to the amount
of several hundred dollars.
The new Republican wigwam was slghtly
damaged, the awning which covered the peak
of the roof being torn into ribbons
great deal OF injury to unfinished build
ings. chimneys, trees anu stabling has suffered
in other portions OF the city. the amount CT
which it is impossible now to estimate.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06
RIVER ITEMS.

Saturday, August 4, ls6s.
ARRIVED
WV. L. EWING, Rhodes, st. Paul.
LUzERNE, Deming, Ft. Madison.
DEPARTED.
WV. L. EWING Rhodes, Montrose.
LUzsRNE, Deming, Ft. Madison.
MuscArINE, BURLIxroN AND Fr. MADISON MAIL
PAcKEr.-The Rapids mail and passenger packet
Kate Cassell, will depart for Fl. Madison and all
intermediate landings, at o'clock this morning,
making sure connections for st. Louis in thirty
six hours.
The RIVER was receding slowly Saturday,
and is getting very low, and should it continue
falling for any great length Of time, at the rate
it has been for the past few days, naviga-
tion will be almost impossible on tbs Upper Missis-
sippi. The only boats that continue running
regularly are tho Kate Cassell and Luzerne.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06
Movements of the Prince Of Wales.

NEW YORK, Aug. a.
Consul Archibald has called meeting of
British residents for Monday evening next to
adopt measures for welcome to the Prince of
Wales on his visit to New York
A specia! dispatch to the Times from st.
Johns says the Prince drove to hi. temporary
residence between files Of men extending q
mile, composed OF military fire companies and
societies, both Houses of Parliament. dc Az
ter he passed, both ranks formed a procession
with banners flying, while the bells of the city
were ringing. Inside the gate were 1000
school chidren the girls in white and the bows
in black who sung the National anthem and
strewed boquets on the street way. All the
time the street was crammed, the shops clos ed
and the shipping dressed with fags Formali-
ties are being gradually discontinued aud at
Windsor the Prince diued at the same table
with the men. bers OF Parliament and press
who accompanied him 1t has been deter
mined that the whole Wes. India equadron
now at Halifax shall go to Quebec and Mon
treal The Prince in the afternoon crossed the
harbor in ferry boat and returned by the
Suspension Briige over the Falls Of the ST.
John. The members Of the Government sew
eral members Of the Legislature, the Mayors Of
Halifax, Boston, DC, dined with him ia TIE
evening.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-08-06
The Great Eastern.

PoIsr COMFORT Aug 4.
The Great Eastern passed Cape Henry at
five o'clock last evening She wa. met and a.
luted with steamers crowded with passengers.
The ship was making 8 kr OTIS an hour, beat
ing all the boats. The weather was delight
full. She arrived here at SIX o'clock, when her
salute was returned from the guns Of Fort
Monra ne. The excitement here is great There
were los passengers. At meeting held on
board complimentary resolutions were passed
relative to the ship, her officers, management.
fare, DC. There has been grand time on
board last night and to-day, including music
and a bal, and immense crowds from Norfolk
Portsmouth and Point Comfort,