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s.. iGa0Lhs HOTEL,
BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Board Reduced to So rer Day.

attNeE THE OPENING OF THIS VAST AND
- coMnotioas Hotel, in 1854 it has been the
single epdc 3yur u the propret0rs to make it the
must samtlu as, Convenient and omforta bic home
lor Tue cisi-~a Aid stranger this side of he
Atauiic.
And whatever has seemed likely to administer
- the comfort q Its guests tnet have endeavored
Mitnoat reSari % cost TO provide and to combine
all the eieinelts OF in .iyidual and social enjoy
neat which modern art has Invented, and modern
saste approved and the patronage wnicn il has
catnm4nGea during the past six years is grattty.
ing proof that their efost have been apprl ,ted
10 meet tue * genclcs OF the times, whsn all
are required q practice the most rigid economy,
the uaderslgLed have
EDUCED Tie PRICE OF BOARD TO
ItC9 -; pr DG
at the same time abating none of the luxure;
with "hich taeir table has been hi therto supplied
TIE ADV ELL, Will COMB 4 co.
! NEW IoAk, September 2. 1851. lsp 03m
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fsthI@I Els SALE.-N Whereas, on the 18th
1 day 81 October i. H., lis, julia b. 1ae,
and v tlr- Goe, her husband, executed unto An
Dawson iru. tee, u certain deed 1t Trust
conveying ID said Trustee tie land LII -cot. couA-
10, Iowa, IT, #tTlbeI a. follows To Wit. The west
lalt u I'LL 10. three ,, III slocH NJ twgt ~ in
MaeRlni3sAt. nrst addition 10 the city III Bayen-
port being IL !eLt mont on Locust street. by 10
iect deep BhieJ saII cons eYanee III tae b.,
tn said j uiia Il. Coe and " aie- Cue tor the pur
20 u securing the payment Of a certain pro
Issofy nete aul the Interest thereon, tigntd By
said II4a II. u and " ales Coo, cd the 18th
pay VI Oc.eDcr A. d., l.5,, Tor the Of sy,o.
p4y able u year thereafter, with interest at ten
per cent l.i a.num, and drawn to the orier OF
Lew Miller.
AMI NV. said Iram.s.ory note having become
que ard payable, and the said Julia T.. Zoe and
VI aies toe having FAMED 70 pay the same l,Abner
Dawson Trustee as aforesaid, do hereby give this
public notice, that by virtue Of the power which il
III me vested BY saiu Deed u Trust. viii on ST.
uriay The ~ day Of Dct-, ID. 1851 al the hour
IT two oci-ck In the after Of saia day, at the
Court House door, iii the city Of Davenport, Scott
county, State ot Iowa. axp0se and offer Tor sale at
public parcel Ut land above desert bed ,or
50 nch thereof shall be Necessary salis and
pay the amount doe On eaii note with interest
to he day Of sale, together with all costs
and expenses attending s4a cost Of this Iotlce
| and Trustee ices.
| Dated the "a day Or October, A. r., 1861.
ABNEk LAWSON,
oc2-dtsl Trustee.
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RAILROADS..
Mississippi and Missouri Railroad.
Summer Arrangement, 1861.

1vd,ns run by Chicago time, nhteh - t,oeire msa
ntes faster Haf Davenport time.
Dy AND AFTER MONDAY. APRIL l5ru,
- 1861, and until further notice, passenger
trains will leave Davenport a. follows:
$40 A. N. for Marengo and Washington.
TRAINS ARgIvs AT DAVENPORT As FOLLOWS.
6.45 P. n. from Marengo and Washington.
! al ira ns cut Of Davenport will make direct
connections al NArengo, lowacity and Washing
ton with the " cstern Stage Com pauy gcs Tor
all points West.
Trains from the West connect st Rock Island
with trains II the Chicago aud Rock Island Rail
Road for ali points East, North and South.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity 81
giving distinct directions % the destination OF
their Gag gage also TO procufetckets before taking
her seats III the
JOAN F.TRACY, GeuI Sup't.
A. kraBALL, hss't rupt.
Davenport, Aphl 3. ls6o.-dtf
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rG7hIr TEL = SAEk.--As authorized and EN-
l pow rel by Deed or Trust, executed t. me.
Trustee. on Tie "a day OF Jaauary, 4. u.
ls5a, u Bo.cph A leClaire ana Anna NJ. lie
Hare. his wife, which trust deed was on The
= day OF February. p. ls3a. record d in Hook
!. u town ! mortgages at page 800, .! ) OFT
luunss tce.ids default having beer made in the
payment If lMttFest and taxes levt aud assessed,
ia The he ctaAfter deseroed lot q iaud on de-
tauit a whieh, by the terms ssid trust deed
Il i ade optional Wi tie hode. Of tho notes
THEREBY secured, 10 consider the principal note oi
st.5e0 and aeerued interest, rs due and the sand
hpIpr having CONSIDERED the "a principal note
aud IN terest thereby fallen due
shall, 20 Tuesday, the 5th day Of November,
A. y. ls6I, at the hour OF nj clock
Ia the forenoon Of said dav, cell. At public
ten, the ,our' House duor, in the city Of Day
cuIoft, Il the CHEST bidder fer CO Il. the ioow
ilsg described acts If real estate, situate in he
cry OF davenport, scott county, Iowa VIZ: The
east sixty (au) feet Of TT tou in Ill OK eighty
i've - o. lie Claire's Addition to The city o.
Davenport, together with all the i'm rovements
thereon sltuated-or SO much thereof rs sha ali b.
necessary % satisfy the amount due, with cost.
and esp us,s If making such sale.
The trustee will convey only the title conveyed
10 him. GEO. Il. SAhGENT,
ocl2 Trustee
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-06
LD.S or SfOteDl.

/ DOUBLE BARRELED SHOTGUN WAS
~ los, on SATURDAY afternoon between ! aud D
o'clock e tier on Harrison f-nrth streets, be-
tween the Gas Works and Harrison street. The
finder will be suitably rewarded ~ leaving 1t -
the Gas Works. locIz
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-06
LlGdsE & BnlDBinI's
PATENT INSULATED FULL IgoS FRANK NEW sGALR
tsTand a3e Squa .saae-F31tas.

y ald aJe squat .aasse-E Or tas.
go sg4sssy 1Aa iusuiaIcl iron frame preserves
ITafJ Ne original tone Of tie a.tralneatis
Ill is panty, securing ii tor al. time 5ainst that
INST dlsas tce4sie tiAuy qaal,vo taue invariably
taIal IL all other iFe4 frame IIaHU Fu.tss. Il
,r4ttt strengthens the ease ami thus keeps the
Piano urte much ltuset ia tune. IL gives tn e
instrument much fuller, r}cner Swceter tone.
Il 4iap,s the Piano tJ,l! Climates ana 10 all chan
ges u atmos pherc, and in all respects it is pro-
8opucea ana Ill all poets Il i pronounced dy
best 'art-te' the greatest Improvement OF the
age IN anu- F9rte eenstitc. tou; producing an in
strumeAt acknowledged 10 be ,perIor to all cth-
era made IN this codntry q Europe.
a few testlm onials In regard 10 the superi-
o.is, of our i CIV scale Patrn. insulated sianu
Forces.
Il have examined the Piano Fortes Of Lighte
L Bradburys with entire satisfaction. | know not
that there are any others better either in ucr Own
cou.try or esewhere."-Dg. LOWELL Mason.
" la clerness, richness, and volume ot tone, de-
icaey, elasticity oi tque and the repeating action
j | have never played upon their equal. H. a
WoLLhSHArPT.
" In volume, richness evenn S, ami purity Of
tone, ana in iecacy Of touch they certainly excel
ana that belutitn. singing quality 50 ueslrabl.
yet so seldom found. ~ LILLIAN Mason
Il have never IL yea upon 50 rich and heavy
a toae square Piano Foste."-AeTHug NAPoLEos
AIN artpulsHcu anu utli5hteG "tt-- ne -sth
>cale Iron Frame fiano-f ortes made oy yCG
There must be splendid iut for LIghte a
BradburyS' fiano-F rites. tn +. i.roT
IL cave never played upon fine and instru
i ment"- GEO. +. BKlsTow
81 consider them as 10 beauty, richness, fulnes
| and equality OF tone, as wei their agreeable
elastic touch, equa! il not superior to any Piano
\ made in this country or Euro e."-hARL ELS
"ln power. quantity, ana equality OF tone, til e,
certainly excel; While tor thar peculiar ich AM
inglng tone Invaluable as accom- panimen
t. The voice. have never met their eqna."-C
| EAsSISi
"Tney have all the requirements for a superio
int, probation OF both Classical and modern c.m
positions."-M. eTRAKosH.
| WaTeP0om AL Hroome street. few door
! Rust vi fsruadAsy, new ora.
j tf5 SATISFACTORY GUARANTEE 0IyES.-sE1
oct 5-lyeow
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MEDICAL.
"oEsFATps
LIfE.PiLLS AADFHOENlx BITTERS

TnEsE MEDICINES HAVE NOW BEEN
before the public tor period 81 Tilk
YEARS AMI during that time have maintained
III character IN almost every part Of the Giooe.
for tn cir extraordinary and immediate power u
restoring perfect health 10 persons suffering under
nearly every ind OF disease 70 which the human
franz IL liable.
Iue felIos. ~ are among tho distressing variety
ol b nan disease in which the
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RAIL ROADS.
Chicago an ItpeE Island liailrya /.
Summer Arrangement, 1861.

n,AyD sF1 tK MONDAY. AFRID l5rH. j
and until lmtaeI notice, traias ual lea ID
davenport daily, sundays excepted, - follows:
LAT mail train at. IN 90 A.
I'd freight -...--.-.. -. @-uH A. n
Sd nig express. ---....-.-..s. I'd r. N.
Trains srriveat Davenport daily, sundays CT
aepted. a. follows:
ist al ghi express at.- - A. n.
"a frefgh trains at 4.NH Y. ~.
81 mats tT IN 2t.+-- --..+.-.- o3u Y. u
si trains over shis route in iirec; come rio.
~ Chicago with trans over both TIE Michi gsI
southern, Michigan Central, PiHsblr-, Tor
wayne, and Chicago Railroad to and from ae
volt Toledo. Column bus. Cleveland, Iine. anat,
eittsours, Dunkark, buffalo, Niagara Falls, Ats
ny, New York Phii.dalp ha Baltimore anu " ASH
sngt0n. Aisoat Ia-4le with trains ct the ILL
co.'s Central koai-NortA 10 GaleIa ami south 4
~ Louis and Cairo.
Passengers are reminded OF the necessity 81
giving distinct directions as to the destination O.
.leif baggage, also G. procure tickets before TAX
tng their seats in the cars, a. the conduct r col
set fares only 70 stations On tie line ol the Chi
= 70 and Rock Island Railroad.
JOHN r. TRACY Superintendent,
Davenport A phil IL, .6l. diff
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LEGAL.
IOWA, .DisTCicf

vl>HE STATE OF IOWA, .DisTCIcr
l. Court, Scott County:
The Board Of Supcrvi-l
sors Of Scott County,
Iowa,
vs..
WINCHESTER Sherman,
Sarah Jane sherman, Dec. Term, A. d., 1861
John II. taylor, Benz ~
min Tryon, T.. l.. Cable
John kendrick. Henry
SHAFT. Ira tirowu Steph
en- Thompson, Samuel
Guthrie All sp.e. " hit
aker,
~ the above named defendants:
You are hereby rat hsi that On the Goth day #
November, A. ~ 1851, there will be "a hlc N the
Office Oh The Clerk 81 the District Coar, 81 saii
Scott equity, the petition of tie i34rI II super
visurs Of scott county. Iva. claiming IL you The
sal defendant the 81 ono hundred dollars,
Vi intere-t the reun At the rate 4. ton per cent.
from the ist day 81 January, 4. -. LIB, - mon
oy Tue ~ Sne pr8nissnry note executed by " +.
sherman, n Goltsn ana >. Wing AMI also
pray nix tho force 0snrs 0f mortgage dated the
lst lay " Move nber A. D., 1875, executed By
Sherman % secure the paymeat q The above
naaea uatts, property described IL sail Pc
titipn aud that unless you shail appear taeret 8,
an8 defend On III before noon u the second day 81
the next term ~ the Dfstrct Court Of sid scott
cDurty, 70 wlt the ~ doaday ~ December, 4.
-, l-at, desaut vi be entered aud judgment
rendered a. INST yan thereon And the aald DC
fen4antt sarah Japa -her ,nan, John Fl T. ylor,
BsnItatn Tryon, l.. i. Gable John kendGgA,
Henry SHAFT, Ira Brown, stephen Tnon pson,
ssausi q ithrie ant Sptsr Whitaker ~isi ike
notices tq 4 u9 par-ppd cain i maize against you
batei aepEemDsf ~, laht.
J. a. STEWART,
,si sy4 Fa*f e. So.
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q TATE OF IOWA, COUNTY or SCOTT, IS.
~ La the District Court.
Mi ;hael klauer
original Notice.
Maria kauer,
To said Maria kauer Defendan. You are
hereby notified that there i n file In the
Office OF the Clerk of the District Iour of said
county, etition OF Michael klauer. claiming Of
you a divorce from the bonds mairimony and
the and custody of the children Eliza and
Herman, AMI unless you appear thereto and de-
feni, on or before noon OF the second day OF the
next term of said Court, to be holden on the first
Mo day OF December, A. ID Is |, q, ( .ult viii be
entered against you and Judgment rendered
thereon for the relief herein ed it'll Costs.
CORBlA, DOW y BROWN,
pl2-w] tits Attorneys.
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v 7 DC. IcIIlI, 4. D., TOUT
John Friiley, Martha
Fndiey aud Geo. G..
tinyiA
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AID WANTED.-There is no sort OF
question Int that something must be done for
the comfort CT the so!diers ct Camp Mcclellan
by the citizens OF this place, else much suffer.
ing will enaue. There are hundreds Of men
there who have lef, comfortable homes to
serve their country, who have not blanket to
wrap around them when they lay down on
their bunk Of straw at night. Who of our
readers could uncomplainngly stand euch
treatment, During this damp wet weather.
with damp cold mig hts, they are thus unpro-
tected What will be the result? Sickness
must ensue Farmers afford their swine jast
as many slsspng comforts as many of those
brave men possess This is the true condition
Of atfairs, stated in . plain way, and as q
friend of those men, We ask donations in their
behalf Some Of them are beginning to need
clothing. Are they not to have it! or must
they be left to suffer We want to see them
KEEP. comfortable. and it is dr:y that tLis
State should discharge with pronptness.
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LATEST NEWS
By the Mails.
From Washington.
Especial 10 the Chicago Tribune.

Especial 10 the Chicago Tribune
In the course Of Q Conversation between Lieut.
A. Il. Cummings, OF the ship Richmond, at Port
Royal, with apt. Harris commanding the Brit
ish guard ship there the latter said Suppose
you are in search ot priyateers, are ordered to
observe strict neutrality, and if the Sumter
were to come in Tomorrow she would receive the
same attention ani assistance that you have. We
can make no difference" de read an extract from
| letter from the Lords Commissioners Of the Ai-
| mirAlty, which says, I'm the event Of any vessel
bearing the flag Of the Confederate States, you
are 70 observe . strict neutrality" The flag i.
described, and the letter adds, that the number
OF steamers will be Increased in new States
should join the Confederation The proclamation
o. the Captain General Of Cuba recognizing the
right of vessels flying the rebel flag 10 enter this
port is hought TO be in revenge for the Ell RI. Of
our consul at Havana t. break down the slave
trade. The Spanish Minister here knows nothing
of it. 1t was probably issued upon tho Captain
Generals own responsibility.
r. ". Walker, correspondent Of the New York
Egpscss,was stabbed in the abdomen with bowie
knife to-day By Maryland p-;soaer, whose stol y
he was taking down.
The enemy has been busy to-day e.. musstng
troops.
The following gentlemen are appointed Com
mssonsrs 10 the next Word's Iair Nm. II
Seward Celeb b. Smith, Edward Everett Of Mas.
Joseph Henry, Secretary Of the Smith sonian ln :
stltate Robt. J. Min,urn Of New \ ORR J. D4w-
sou Coleman Of Pa. John H. klippart Of Ohio .
Jas. b. Partridge Of Nd. b. r. johnson Of y. Y.
Richard all2ch. Mayor Of Washington ". W
Seaton Of Washington; Joseph {. Kennedy, Su-
perintendent Of the Census.
Albert W. Archibald, Vi Fort Union, is appoint
ed U. 5. Marshal for New Mexico.
company Of Gen. Sickles brigade captured a
uniformed rebel officer, SUPP osed 10 be of he Vir
ginia Cavalry. The Captain was on a recruiting
tour in Maryland.
In the Lewisyiile skirmish our total loss was
seven killed aud ffty-three wounded.
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News from the south.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. -.
News has been received here that q vesse! un-
der British register had arrived at New Orleans
with an asserted cargo AID JVo I4ushets afa II
rides.
RIcHMoHp, Sept. IL.
Correspondence Of the Dispatsh from Wse'=
headquarters OF the 9th, says his force is encainp
ed at Hawks Nest, on New yer, and at Deg
wood Gap. The latter has been reinforced.
No important movement had taken place.
John oldell arrived uere to-day. Ii. il generally y
conceded he goes TO France soon.
RIcaAoSn, Sept. II.
The Richmond Ecagainer bulletin was the ful
loving, postmarkei Lewsburg and Weytnen. 10
;be postmaster at Richmon., as follows: Gen.
Floyd bad another eIsa cement w IL the enemy h
the 10th, and routed them, killing 600, woundlng
1900, ard taking some prisoners. en- hours after
tie engagement Floyd hearing tfat another win,,
Of the enemy had crossed the river a few miles
above, in order 10 surround han, he fell back
This is reliable, being brought By al oiiccr who
was in the en agement. Confederate loss onc
killed and ei ght wounded"
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PROCLAMATION.

FE11ow.Cr1zESs OF Iowa: More soldiers are
required for the War. l, therefore, appeal to
your patriotism to complete at once the quota
demanded Of our State. Six regiments OF In
fantry aud two of Cavalry, composed of your
iriends, your neighbors and your relations. are
now in the field Three more regiments Of
Infantry and one of Cavalry, composed Of the
came precious materials, are Dow in Camp,
nearly organized and eager to join their broth.
ers in arms who have preceded them. And
still four more regiments are required Will
you permit these patriots who have gone forth
animated with the ap'rit Of their cause to re-
main unsupported. and to fight alone the bat
Ties v hich are imminent! ! Remember, they
will not fight for themselves alone. 1t is your
cause az we'll ss theirs in which they are engag-
ed. 1t is the cauee Of government, Of home.
Of country, Of freedom, of humanity, of God
himself 1t is in this righteous cause that
nov call upon the manhood and patriotism OF
the State for q cordial and hearty response.
The gallant acLieveme Of our noble
iowa Fret" have bestowed upon our State
an imperishable renowD. Wherever fcrtitude
| is appreciated. and vAlor recognized as the at.
| tributes Of brave and great hearted people,
the Iowa Volunteer is now greeted with price
and applause. Shall it be said that you we're
un orthy the great deeds which were done in
your behalf by that regiment OF heroesf that you
we're laggsrts in the noble work which they 60
we'll bsgapi Shall the fair fame Of the State
which they have raised to the highest point Of
prea,n ess, lose its lustre through your back.
varduess to respond to the call Of your coun-
try, made in the holiest cause which has ever
engaged the efforts Of people? With you
reets the responsibility. Men alone are want
ed. Arme, equipuents. liberal pay, the ap'
plauss and gratitude Of nation await the
volunteer. / cannot believe that you viii
prove insufficient for the occasion when you
know your eountry's need.
Two regiments Of those yet needed, are re-
ouired for the defence Of our own border,
against the incursions Of predatory tribes o
Indians. While our loyal armies have been en-
gagged with civilized traitors in deadly stsug
gle for the supremacy ofths Governmsnt-th,
maintainsnce Of the Constitution-the enforce
AD1ufAsf GKNnALY OSncE.
Davenport. Sept. 4, 1861.
J sspl4-d&w2w
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Foc sale AT "a Heavy Discount.

1.-TWO CLAIMS FOR PRINTING, ONE FOR
/ FORTY -YIYE DOLLARS, against Col. II. III.
Heath, {. Cerkery and other members OF q
Committee on Printing for ths.. ..Breckinrlige Dem
ocratic Convention which "a embed in this city
last August and the other tor NINE INLLARS
against the LIZ CLAIRE DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Both claims have been aekro wledsed 70 be cor
rect. and payment repeatedly promised. We
would iate that the metnbers Of tho Brec kinridge
party, IN this city. paid their proportion Of the in
lebteiLess tou-, ike men ais, that Col. IL II
Heath, ,. A. NJ houv ami e,hers Of Dubuque, as.
sur,d u thai the balance should be settled at
once. THIS assurance was given some eighl month s
since. such being the Capitalists will at
once perceive that ghis sa rare opportunity 20 in
vest III securities which will not ftpreciate
We are preparing a complete list of poiti-
cal claims, ali WI, III few days, offer To cit
zens giori opportunity for permanent invest
mcnt RICHARDSON, WEST & co.
~ fkvgtf
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Proceedings Of the Board Of EAuca.
t1On.


tlOn.
BoARD o. EDUcAr1oH Rooms,
Sept. l4th, 1861.
Board met according to adjournment
PressLt-Grsnt. Blood, French, Peck, Cook
and Coliins.
The following resolution was adopted:
Kesolved, That We introduce Robinson
Practical and High School Arithmstics iDstead
Of thoee now in use in the schools; Provided.
The publishers will exchange, during the hrs'
month after the opening Of the schools in
1861, the Practical Arithmetic" book fos
book. with pupils then attending the High
and Grammar SchoOls. and who own copy ol
the arithme esic now In use
action Of the Board in relation to salaries
adopted at the lsst meeting. Carried.
Mr.. Grant moved to reduce the salary of the
First Assistant Of the High School to $40 PEI
month that the salary of the Superintendent,
be increased to $1,000 per annum. and that the
salaries Of Miss Bennett and Bradley be in
creased to t25 per month. Adopted.
On motion of w.. S. Cook. VIM. Vsnderzer
was allowed $40 on account Of work on
No. 5.
The following bills were allowed
W. K. Lindsay, repair Of clock. .......$l.0 90
Chas. French, removing furniture. 100
Geo. Godwin, brushes. ................. zoo
4. 5. kissell, furniture. etc.. 4lo
On motion, A. S. Kissell was instructed to
purchase the maps and spPara:ue. utject to
the approva! of the Board, for which appro-
pyistion was made at the last meeting.
Board adjourned to meet at the call Of the
President.
E. PECK Secretary
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In and About Washington.

-, AsHISGToH, Sept. Is.
Three spies we're arrested to-day, having in thu
possession accurate typographical and other infor-
nation designed for the use OF the rebels.
w. Walker, Washington correspondent OF the
New York Erprts'. was dangerously wounded by a
prisoner, who Afterwards escaped.
Especial TO the n Y. Herald
Balloon reconnoitering ts-day shows that the
body of rebels which adva need .ast night has fall
en- back behind Munsons Hill, and that the main
bedy OF The rebel army has fallen back on Mansss
sas and are now encamped. There are various sur
rnsses as - their movements. The general belief
Is thas they in,e7d giving battle somewhere on
our lines within forty eight hours.
A rayal officer from Fortress Monroe says an at
tack is expected on Newport News immediately.
Several war Vessels have been there to assist in
the defence. Commodore Porter is assigned i'm
portans duty on the Mississippi.
Special to the Tribune
The Potomac fotilla report = new battery. five
miles below Aqua Creek also number of soldiers
at Matthias Point. They think the ;eamer peu.a-
cola won't pass the point without severe hght. /,
Gen. Met ella wen; NJ the river to-day and
had an interview with Gen. Banks.
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In and About Washington.

NEW YORK, Sept. "a.
The Ers.ing POETS dispatch from washington,
ays. The skirmish Of pickets which took place
near Ball's Gross Roads yesterday, was very much
exaggerated The District Of Columbia Militia
ma nrepa,ed for active service. The principal
editor Of the Baltimore Erchdnge, . rabid seces-
sion sheet, has been arrested, The Baltimore
Gos.h, whose editor was arrested yesterday, has
stsnned. Prominent citizens of Baltimore in
Washineton. say these moves by Government will
have I eslutary effect in Maryland. Gen. Siekles
vesterday arrested two rebel officers at point 20
miles doW1 the Potomac.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-17

QUERY.-Has the straw in the hunks
Of the troops At Camp Mcclellan been changed
since it was fret pitched in? There is rumtr
that it has not. II 90, how long will it be be-
fore there will be long eick list ct camp!
We would like to know.