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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16
From Charleston.

CaARLEsToE, April Is.
The alarm was given last night and early
this morning by heavy firing Of guns to sea-
ward. At first 1t was thought an attempt was
max Dg hy the Federal troops to land at Stono.
but learn from parties there that the suppo-
sition was incorrect
The Isabel 10 taking in provisions.
More engines have been sent to Sumter The
ire has been extiD uish ed, but ii is necessary
to cool off the magaxines Thee are very hot
and they are afraid to open them lest they ex-
are yet 10 the msgasines.
A general order Of Bsauregard vas issued
on Sunday to the Confederate trocps. He or
ders that Maj Andersonbe allowed to evacua,s .
on the same terms he a@ked before the surren-
der
Gen. Beauregard compliments the troops Of
the Confederacy for their bravery. and for the
brilliant success which attended the h. -rdships
and privations in reducing the stronghold 10
the hsrb0r. He says the feat of arms 80 very
great. He compliments the gallant defenders Of
Sumter. and says they only executed the or
ders Of their government. He concludes By
ordering the return Of the shots fred.
The city is unsxcited.
1t vas rumorsd that . salute was fired 10
honor of the British cause, ard that Great
Britain had acknowledged our independence
The salute was fred when Maj. Anderson left
the Isabel to 60 aboard the Baltic. He and
hs command are ON their way home
Capt. Foster has addressed note to his
wife in this city. saying be would meet her in
New York on Thursday.
there are many small boats which remain
with the fleet outside. All have mutfled oars
and oar locke
Great curiosity Il manifested to know how
the e! horses on board Ynl s bs qs p:sd. :
Palmetto Gusrds and Capt. Hollovay's com.
pany. There are no officers Of high grade in
charge. Maj. Ripley will probably be stationed
there and vorkmen are busy clearing away the
wreck Of the burnt quarters Of Sumter.
Companies are encamped oil around the city
and . land attack - prayed for.
Carolinians want TO have mortality list on
the next engagement 5000 men are now un-
der arms.
The nsws Of North Carolins sei1ing her forts
is received with great delight. The news from
Virginia isc III hopeful.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16

&c. PARKER, ND. GEO. ". 1CAkN, y. D.
DOCTORS PARKER 4 McCARN,
physicians AND SURGEONS. OFFICE,
{ No. franklin Block, second door, Brady st.,
between second and Third, Davenport, Iowa.
DR.. PARKsR's residence, corner 9Th and Ls Claire
streets. DR.. Csc. w. McCARNs residsnce, east
side Of BRADY, second door from corner Of Sth.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16

J.. j. .SEVEWANCB.
nENTIST. SUCCESSOR TO DIR. CHAS.
y 0ooDRrCa, would invite your attention = his
great reductions il prices Of Dentistry, and would
invite all persons needing his services 70 eal and
sxamins work and prices, st his Roons, next door
to Sheph erd's Ambrotyps Gallery, No. 81 Brady
street, nearly opposite the Post OAce.
N. B. Teeth extracted Ill hoan Of the day
and nisht, and al operations wasrantsd. novs u
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16

CLINTON HOUSE,
~ORNER OF CLINTOu AND COLLR08
I streets, Iowa City, lows, J. TaUsDatL, Pro
pristos.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16
wM. -. DITTOE.

WMe t. D1IIO6S
rrnpyrY AND COUNSELOR AT Law.
"a ns,,ra m stairs. ooruer of Mainsad 6econd
.trests. II NcManus shepherds block, opposite
49," k.rt Imeh35-dtf.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16

J. A. REID, =. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
i No. -, corner MaiA AMI Third streets, Dav-
snpogt, Iowa :.
6r. kup can be consulted at his olce st al
bours Of The day ard night, unless professionally
engaged. sspt3S
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16
ORIGINAL SWISS BELL RINGERS

Ilckets.. - cenIS.
Children under IL years Of age..l5
Doors open 1t Z O'Clock Concert commences
ct S.
DAVENPORT, lows, April Is, 1861. aprl6
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16

A.. 2. LANE,
LAMB Z sKINNBD,s
4 TTORNEYS AT Law. OKeiCs-OOk-
A xn of second and Brady 6tsssts. ovsr
Smith, stoso.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16

=. II. PRETTY0AN,
frosuDsLY DUnnoWs = Pn1sSYnAU.
csrORA0H, FORWARDING AND COAnlS-
= sioa Merchant asd Steamboat Agent.
NJ. /, Rsssevss BissA Lsvsss
.SAAs1 DAvnp0a9, Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16

a. p. 4 y. KELLY,
nACKRRS OF BEER AND PORK, AID
i Shippsss Of Live Stock, 81 Bssdy strsst.
ian Io-dfw
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-04-16

DURTlS HOUSE.
I ,n.v..nort- Iowa. neb231t
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE SOUTHERN AND WASHINGTON CONFERENCES.

The 4th OF February will DO memorable in the political
history of shis country for the meeting Of two
ferences The first rs the initiated by the State Of
Virginia. inviting the border and other States to meet
them conference DEVISE possible, some measures
for avertng the storm which now threatens The fair
fabric ofihe Union
The second the Southern Confedera0y Congress pro-
posed by Alabama, who extended invitations 70 South
Carolina Mississippi Florida and Georgia TO meet her
the 4th proximo All of the invited States have re-
sponded and representatives have been selected to join
In the deliberations Of that Assembly. Il Is
thought that provisional federatve govern
ment will be formed and put into operation by
the end Of next month The provisional govern
ment will probably be similar TO that under which
we now live The Congress itself is nothing than
provisional government Tcy will prepare the form to
which the States they represent shall be pledged
Themselves the representatives of the peopcdeegates
chosen by sovereign conventonstheir power in provs
ional matters will be unlimited II s supposed they will
mould the ncpent nationality to suit the exgcncics Of
the times elect provisional chief magistrate and order
elections for vaI ious offices.
r. b. Rhett, Jr, tho chairman Of the South Carolina
delegation will be pcrssently urged the President OF
the Congress- honor South Carolina the first Sc
nenty mentioned for the post OF Secretary of the Con-
gress.
The name Of Hon. Jefferson Davis, Of Mississippi, s
used prominently in connection with tho Presidency
Of the confederated republic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
EFFORTS FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF TILE
PENDING TROUBLE.


The republicans appear Cor the irst time to have
awakened 70 the impending danger. Active movements
are now going on looking adjustment on the basis
OF the Crittcnden plan.
II is understood that New York, Indiana Illinois, New
Jersey Pennsylvania and Rhode Island VIII be repre-
sented in the Convention on the 9TH of February.
Senator's Douglas Seward snd Crittenden are stil
assduously engaged considering propositions OF ADJUST
pcnt Several been submitted but MS yet they are
enable TO agree upon plan. They strong faith that
tbey may yet 10 able to accomplish nc object which they
have in vicwo restere peace distracted country
senator Seward and viii 20 as far as practca
bio 20 accomplish this Senator Crtenden says tonight
there i no favorable change in the aspect Of Affairs
Everything looks gloomy enough.
The oammiitee OF New York bankerr, merchants and
others aSrved here ths ovenng for the purpose Of ac
,satnr con promise of existing political difficulties.
Thcy we're met at the by W. B. Maelay and James
smythe. Among them the following well known
euizeus or New York.-A A low, Peter Cooper, Royal
Phelps william Dodge, James Harper, s. b. Chittenden
and William V. Brady. Many Of these gentlemen OK.
crted themselves in preserving the credit ~ tue govern
ent in cansing tho last loan to be takeu upon more
favorable terms than the preceding ono. To this
th.v pledged themselves General nix, bef're he nc
o,ed tho poalt,on Of Secretary or the Treasury They
rcprcsen all shades Of opinion and received muca aen-
ton many Of them voted for Lincoln. They are quar-
tered at Wizards.
Tho Messrs. wllard's have addressed lettert ex'
President Tyler and other leading gentlemen tenderns
the OF their spacious hall for the Convention when
meets here on the 4th Of FEBRUARY.
The speech OF Mr.. Harris of Maryland, was the most
effective that has yet been delivered in the Heuse IN
favor sf the Union. He literally overwhelmed with
congratulations from gentlemen both sides after he
concluded.
There chcerpg reports from virginia in favor Of the
Union by close calculation the anti secessonsts viii
have twenty eight majority in the Convention, which
will be increased " the other hor ier states Immediately
proceed to act the 9TH Of February Convention pro
position.
ptnnpylgsnia accounts are Immensely favor Of Unou
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
REPORTS FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARIEsroS Jan. 20, 1861
The Ceuri,y and the Mercury of this morning say that
large war steamer seen oil the harbor at dusk On
Saturday that she showed signals and stood to the
eouihward 1t is surmscd that she is still hoyering in
the neghboring coast.
last night negro TO the city and Informed his
master that suspicious craft seen yesterday near
Chrnh's Fiat Stone, with twenty mon on board The
men wore no uniforms and appeared to be without arms
II is thought from this that attempt is about to be
made to pouncc down the plantations.
The State Legislature adjourned sine die last night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
UNION AND COMPROMISE MEETING IN
DETROdT, MICHIGAN

DETROIT Mich Jan. 20, 1861.
large meeting Of ctsons favorable 70 the plan Of the
Border State Committee assembled In the City Hall last
evening pursuant a call of the Mayor The hall was
densely packed, and hundreds unable 10 ob<aIn m
mittance.
The meeting was sddrossed by prominent democrats
aud rePlblicans
Resolutions adopted avo-ng the admission OF the
territory south Of thrtysix degrees thirty minutes
State, with without slavery, and oil north OF that limo
frcc the amendment OF tho Fugitive Slave law pre-
kidnaYpng the repeal OF tho Personal Liberty law
tho prevention Of interference by Congress with slavery
in the slave States in tho Southern dockyards, &c. and
with tho internal slave trade procaimng Interference
with slavery the District OF Columbia except with the
consent Of the people Of Virginia Maryland and the Dis
trict and in favor Of the perpetual prohibition Of the
African slave trade.
Three delegates appointed 10 proceed 10 lansing
TO urge the Legislature 70 repeal tho Personal Liberty
Jaw.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE ALABAMA STATE CONVENTION.

MONTGOMERY, IA, Jan. p, 1s51.
The Convention in secrc, session last night adopted
resolutions nsructng the deputies to the Southern Con-
vention insist upon as will forever pre-
vent the reopening Of the African slave trade.
The Convention to-day passed supplementary or
dinance authorizing the Governor 70 carry into effect
previous ordinance for the protection Of the deenccs in
the Gulf.
The Convention also passed ordinance adopting as
the law Of Alabama the Of the United States relative
patents securing the rights Of invention to citizens Of
all the slave States
Adjourned TO the 4th OF March.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
DEsIGNs OF THE sECESSIONISTS UPON
FORTRESS MONROE.

RcuxcyD Jan. 20, 1861
Recent proceedings at Fortress Monroe have en-
bittcrcd public feeling. The following adopted at
large meeting last night
Whereas, the Legislature has formally declared that
any act OF coercion against Southern state VIII be
garded by Virginia act OF war and resisted with all
the means In our power.
Resolved, That the attention Of the Legislature be
hereby called 10 the fact Of an overt act Of coercion now
actually being perpetrated at Fortress Monroe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
DELEGATES TO THE WASHINGTON COME
| RENEE. FEB. A. 1861.

DELEGATES TO THE WASHINGTON COME
RENEE, FEB. 4, 1861.
JERSEY
Chas. s. 0dcn, Peter u. Nroom,
Robert I. Stockton, BENJAMIN Williamson,
Joseph X. Randolph, Frederick l. Frelnghuysen,
Rocman NJ. Price, Thomas D. sHyker,
William G. Alexander.
NORTH
Thomas Rufnn, George Davis,
John NJ Moiehead, David $. Reid,
n. NJ. Barringcr.
MARYLAND
Reverdy johnson, Augustus W Bradford,
William s COL lisborouQh, John W. Criesheld,
J. Dixon Ronlainc.
KESIUCKy.
James r. CLAW Joshua +. Bell,
Ex-Governor Morehead, William o. Butcr,
James Guthrie, Charles A. WicKline'
VIRGINIA.
John Tyler, VIM. T. kivos,
names a Suaaep George w. Summers,
John ". Brockehbrough.
The above list embraces exlresident, one Cover
nor scyen exGovernors Attorney General, one
eSecretay OF the Treasury and most Of the others
ex United States Senators, state Judges, &c
Delegations from New York Pennsylvania and Illinois
viii be present at this Conference.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND THE
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY.

ToRoNTo, e. W, Jan. ", ISbI
The Leader OF to-day again asserts and guarantees the
correctness OF Hs former regard to the
policy Of the British government in reference to a
Southern corfedcracy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE NORTH CAROLINA CONVENTION BILL.

RALEIGH, Jan. 20, 1861.
The Senate is engaged to-day on private bills.
The House considered tho Senate's Convention bill
Several amendments adopted, but vote was
taken on the passage. II comes up tomorrow at ten
O'Clock.
There was case Of smallpox In the city TO day and
there s some talk OF removing and Of adjourn
ment till March, awaiting further Developments.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
RrJoICINGs AT NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, jan ~, 1861.
New Orleans was resplendently illuminated tonight.
There was also grand procession firing Of cannon and
a military display in honor Of secession.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE STEAMSHIP COLUMBIA AFLOAT.

CHAKESTUN, Jan. ", IooI
The Columbia has been got of. There was largo
crowd at the wharf to congratulate Captain Berry Ihe
damage Is but trng The ship did not 60 ashore in the
channel, but by accident got into shoal water
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE PALMTTEo FLAG WAVING OVER FORT
DEFIANCE.

The citizens Of Gloucester were astonshcd this morn
ing at seeing large Palmetto flag waving over old Fort
Defiance 1ho cutter in the harbor sent boat
crew ashore, who cut Il down.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE.

NEw bRtFASS, JAN ~, looI
Dates from AUSTIN Texas To the 22d inst are received
The Texas Legislature had assembled, and Governor
Houston had sent In his message. lie avors the calling
OF state Convention.
Both Houses had voted TO repeal the Kansas resolutions
passed by the Legislature in 1853.
Tue House up and passed the Senate bill directing
the Comptroller 70 proceed to Washington and recover
$50 600 due The State
A resolution had unanimously passed the House dc
caring that the federal government has no power to
coerce sovereign state after proneancing her separation
from the Union The Senate will pass the resolu
ton by q similar vote.
The Legislature favors the immediate secession Of
Texas by majority Of three 70 one.
AUSTIN, Jan. "a, 1861.
The Legislature to-day passed resolutions repudiang
the idea Of using forcible to seeding
State and asserting that any such attempt would be
sisted TO the last extremity
Only one fifth OF the members OF the House opposed
immediate action. II is expected that the question Of
cession viii be referred TO the people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE LOUISIANA STATE CONVENTION.


New ORLEANS Jan. 20, 1860
Tho Convention met this morning In the City Hall
The ordinance was introduced to elect delegates 10 the
Montgomery Convention for the establishment of South
en based the constitution Of the United
states the delegates be subject TO the instructions Of
the Convention.
resolution was introduced allowing those ncnslaye
holding statss to come into the Confederaey that should
acknowledge the legality Of slavery. This was not
acted on.
The Convention then went into secret session on the
report of the Committee Commerce and Navigation
IN relation 10 providing regulations for commerce and
customs 20 as permit the ressnatE of tho federal
officers.
After en- hour and halfs session the Convention ad-
ourped to six O'Clock in the evening.
On reassembng again the Conventcn went into secret
session TO elect delegates to the Montgomery Conycntor
II ts thought neither slidell Benjamin will be
elected They viii probably be sent to the Southern
Congress.
The Convention resumed It's elaboration at twelve
o,clcsx to-day There was great crowd the had, in
cludng some ladies.
Asnotion was made that committee be Appointed TO
receve the Commissioners OF the seeding Stacs which
was adopted.
The Committee on Federal Relations presented a
series Of resolutions for immediate consideration
Postponed.
roe Convention went into secret consider the
resolutions Of the Committee Commerce. supposed TO
be In relation 10 the navigation c the Mississippi river
and the principles Of free trade. The Convention Is still
in secret session (nine o'clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.

KAIEGH, n. q, Jan. p, 1851.
The resolutions passed by the Ohio and New York
Legislatures received today. The legislature has
taken no action on them as yet
The Senate passed the House bin today for calling a
State Convention, after adding to II some amendments
There are doubts existing yet 10 tho Gnal
PASSAGE OF the bill.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE MASSACHUSETTS PERSONAL LIBERTY
BILL.

The second hearing scfore the Committee the Per
soaal Liberty Bn TOOK place to-day in the Hall Of the
Representatives The floor and galleries crowded,
and hundreds were unable to obtain admiitance. r. l.
Byrd, W. L. Burt 8 T. sewell and Wendell Pk.Ilps made
speeches against the repeal Of the law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
THE UNITED STATES REVENUE CUTTER
LEWIS CASS..

NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan. 70 1861.
The Usted States cutter Lewis Csss to-day 70
oeived orders proceed to New York but Capt Bres
wood refuses 10 take her cut OF the river.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-06-04

In this place, on Friday, May oath, Mrs. LOUISA
LUsHBAUGH, wife of Mr.. Hartman Lushbaugh, aged 81
years.
In Fncasle at the residence of his brotherin law,
DR.. s. D. Hopkins, on the 9th ult, Mr.. THoMAs G..
BALL, formerly of Richmond in the saith year of his
age.
At "Inglewood" the residence of her husband, near
Harrlsonburg, on Sunday morning week, Mrs. MAR
GAREr TRICK, wife of A. B. Trick, Esq.,, President of
the Bank of Rockingham In the 37th year of her age.
the residence of her husband, on Smiths Greek,
in Rockingham county on Wednesday, the 22nd ult /.
Mrs. HANNAH A. MARrz consort of Captain Hiram
Martz, in the 5Sth year Of her age.
AT his residence, in Dayton, Rockingham COUNTY. ON
Saturday mornings the 25th of May, in consequence
Of an injury received few days before JACOB S. RoHR
of Jacob Rohr, sen, of Harrisonburg in the 5Oh
year of his age leaving extensive family counex-
ion and numerous friends to lament his death.
At Mt. Sidney, Augusta county, Va, Tuesday. 9Oth
April, 1851, Miss MARTHA JANE JOHNSON, daughter of
William and Mary F. johnson, deceased. aged %
years aid 20 days.
Sister Martha Jane had been member of the NJ E.
Church about eight years. She was converted to God
at the early age of fourteen and joined the Church of
her CHOICE and from that period to the time of her
exit from earth, she was exemplary In hen Christian
conduct-her walk and conversation being in conso-
nance with the will of her Heavenly Father She was
jealous in the discharge of her duties as Christian
In the social circle she cheerful and interesting
much beloved by all who knew her. Asa sister she was
spectul. Benevolent and kind to all with whom she
associated, her loss is felt and amented bymany
She the subject of affection about two years prior
to her death yet she uttered not word of complaint
because of her situation, but, like true disciple of
Christ, submissive to His will, enduring her suf
fering with Christian fortitude and patience. The
she approximated the close of her earthly pin
grimage, the brighter became her prospect heaven
and eternal life. friend said to her few hours be-
fore her deceass, when her suferings were great
my sister, your suffering time will soon be oer She
in reply expressed an anxiety to depart and be with
Christ but she was nevertheless, willing to suffer On
as long as it pleased God to proong her e She died
peacefully and her happy spirit released froh its
clay, was waited by angels to those bright mansions
above to mingle with the 'spirits of the justmade
perfect around the Eternal Throne. Thus pissed
from earth of the fairest flowers but to bloom In
that bright and heathful cline where death and de-
cay can never come. She leaves behind NUMBER of
relatives and friends to mourn her departure But
loss is her eternal gain. May God bless her be-
reaved relatives and friends with the hope of eternal
bessedness, and bring them at last to share with her
the joys and comforts of home in heaven.
H AsSl3 0 s. v. SrRINGsR