Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-06

OTlCeIb,
resen..ti,es. . County Judge. Sheriff. Tressur.
or and Recorder, Superintendent Of Public
Schools, County Surveyor and Coroner.
The Democrats of each township in the
county will assemble On Friday evening. the
18th, and select delegates for said convention.
In the ratio Of one delegate for each town.
ship, and one additional for each twenty votes
cast for Stephen A. Douglas at the last Presi-
Dental election. Per order Of
The County Committee.
THE CITY.
SOMETHING NlcE.-You will find it At
Whislers dry goods store. Call.
The TURF.-The entries made for the
purses to be contended for at the Park Course
tomorrow indicate rare sport.
SENT UP.-A young woman named
Mary Higgins, was arrested yesterday morning
Tor drunkenness and vagrancy. and sent to jail
by Squire Wheeler.
EMMEr GUARDs.-Capt. Lynch is
fss. filling up the ranks Of his Irish company,
in THE city. lie will probably have it full In
the course Of week Success to the Emmet
Guards.
Is JEFF. DAVIS DEAD Our infer
nation since yesterdays news, leads US to
strongly suspect that Davis stiil iives. IT
that is the case, there has been a bad sell
somewhere.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CoNvEsTIoN.-
BY the call issued in this number. it will be
se sn that the Democracy of scott county will
convene on Saturday, the l4th inst. 70 make
the necessary County nominations.
MONEY saved every day by people
who purchase Dry Goods at Whizier's. Quick
ss;ss and snail profits.
JEWISH HoLlDAY.-Y yesterday was
New Years according to the Jewish calendar,
AMI as such was observed by many OF that per-
suasion in this city We believe it was the
commencement Of the 5. 5.l22d year Of tue world
Several Of the stores were closed upon the oc
casion.
HoRsHs FOR THE ARMY.-Cur friend
". Il Spearing. has been appointed Govern
men, Agent, at this place. for the purchase Of
Cavalry Horses for the Second Iowa Cavalry
He is just the man for the business. Those
who have suitable horses to dispose OF will find
him ready customer.
LIEUT.. NAcKENzls.-We received
}re from this gentleman yesterday, which,
though 1t contains no news Of importance, in.
forms IA that he is alive and w>il and will
continue as heretofore TO keep Cur readers
posted in regard to matters and things ccnnec-
.e With tho military exploits in his precinct.
SOLITARY FooT KACE.-A young
lrishman of this city. who is subject to tits OF
temporary insanity, took it into his head yes
terdsv afternoon to try his speed. and the way
he busted around the south half Of Post Office
Block about half dozen times, was o caution
to the "two forty "'nags Of this gensration
He attracted a large crowd Of admiring epec-
tstors bat was finally brought down and led
eff home by Policeman Brown.
ARRIVAL OF TRoors.-The Maquoketa
cavalry company, 100 men, captain Eaton, ar
rived last evening by wagon. They, left Ma
ouokata at 9 o'clock. The men are stout, reso.
Iute looking fellows as one could ask 10 see.
Good for Maquoketa.
ASorHER.-The steamer Ad Hine brought
down another company Of cavalry from Clin.
ton county last evening. The troops are roll
ing in fast iust now.
LoMAs ALE AND PORTER VAULTs.-
This concern, located under Lindsay's jewelry
Store. corner Of Sd aud Brady. is the place to
find the pure and unadulterated article OF bot
tied Engsh and American ale, also porter,
srswu stout, etc Those who make use OF the
artioe . should not think Of purchasing any
where else Mr. Lomas pays particular atten.
tion to the business. and will be sure to suit
oil Who favor him with their patronage. Give
him . trial.
AN IRISH OEGIMENV.-0oVs DahCt
has authorized VIM. 7. Dittoe, Esq. of this
city to raise regiment of infantry, to be com.
p-sea principally CT irishmen. This is good
move. Mr. d. enters upon the duties OF his
appointment without delay. and will devote
bic entire time aud attention to the work. Be.
ing young man of energy and education he
will shortly visit the leading :owns in the
State, and open recruiting Offices. An Irish
regiment from Iowa 10 just the thing
MHEAr BuslNEss.-Ihe following hg-
urss give . correct siatenent of the ar cunt Of
whest received and shipped At this point. dur.
ing tho month of August, ls60-6l:
RECEIVED. SHIPPED.
Aug, 1851. l06,6O6. 4S444.
Aug, 1860 lll6l6. 4S,l46.
Decrease, 5000. Increase, 29S.
Hence it will be seen that the business OF the
corresponding months Of the present and past
year 10 very near equal.
HAVE AN EYE TO BusINEs,-Two