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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-08
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est enthu iaan here.
hen it was announced in the House Of Repre-
sentatives, before its adjournment, ty the velers
oe rx- aov. ickliffe, With the declaration that
Kentucky Vas the hrft to enter the unisn and
would be the last to desert. the tbunders Of ap-
piause irom the door and galleries shook even
the solid walls. 1t WAS IN D. -tuurst cf patriotic
feeling.
This great victory will be followed Immediately
by PHI sc4l one not less magD' fcent There are
At this moment 10000 organized Union men 10
kentucky only awaiting the aecama IL tment Of
this vcoiy at the balot-box 10 take the field and
drive the r-lel forces out u Kentucky and Teu-
ncSsee.
The Kentucky lesion is now ready to be mus
tered into service and the men are burning with
desire 10 aid their Union neignbors in Tennessee.
free themselves from the despotism Of the Davis
q obocrAcy.
A gentleman who has recently been compelled
to leave VIenua states that the rebels have loo
men At thar point and FaPs Church, and thsi
they are meditsting attack on Aisxsndris. He
says that ne has ,.inkled freely tmong their
truops aud confirms the stxtemen nj that they had
over 100000 nen IT Bul.'s kbn AM MANAGES 90
the 7lst. The esti@Ate made OF their killed in
that engagement 10 200, inclusive Of wounded
They admitted that the slaughter of their side
was1doUble thet Of ours.
They report that tbs wives Of the rebel soldiers
state that their husbands are mining the road
between Falls Church nd Fairfax Court House,
and that they intend - connect the mines with
smaii vials 6lled wish explosive materials, and
tha' their main batteries in the direction Of
Manassas junction have not yet been discovered
BY our troops
FTvm another source it is learned III at ever since
the occupat On Of Hsrper's Ferry BY the rsbsls, .
torce Of from lO' 70 = men has bssn engaged a.
Richmond in the manuiacturs Of ri6ea cannon
and ordnance Of various kinds they are said u
have turned out an immense nusiber Of cannss.
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From Washington.
WAsBrsGroS. Aug. {
Special to the Worlt.1

Especial to the Wort.l
An extensive alarm cap.en across the poto
mac during last night. cosutIyman came in
and reported that the enemy .As approaching IN
large numbers. lmmedi lie preparations we're
made to give them a va N reception. The troops
were active ana Determined, and the time in
which they got In line, .eady foi actiol, was very
brief. The alarm proved false.
prominent engineer connected with the New
York fire department, has arm, ed here, and 10 Gu
de eAvoring TO make arrangements tor the Fne
Louayes - reiuAin in service Tor the time Tor
which they enlisted.
man nsmed Minor was arrested opposite
Long Bridge to-day. with besuresaros pass in his
pocret.
Since the strict rules about the publca lion Of
army matters the city, il Is eaid, hs. been swarm
ed with sp.es. To night an officer who j. knuwn
to se 10 the Confederate army, ~as ~ the Nst,sL-
NJ Livtel.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-08

MovINo TRoors.-The Jennie Whip
pie has been chartered ny Government for one
week 10 move trocps from Burlington, South
Col. Lsuman's Reg msnt Of Infantry. and Col.
Wsrren's Cavalry Regiment have been ordered
to ST. Louis.
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| Council called to order BY biz honor Mayor
French.
Pressnt-Ad Davenport. Gillstt. Petess'
Glassmsnn. Psrker. ws,nsrt, Kaufman. Rem.
wick.
Minutes Of the .ast msstisg read end sp-
proved. s4
The following pstitios vss received and Re.
fsrrsd 10 Osdinases Committee
DAvssposr. Ang. 7. 1851.
To HE Honor tAe Mayor aad Guy Ce,sasa q
Uesen.0st:
srss-ws. the usdersignsd committee sp.
pointed BY the difFeren fire companies OF the
city OF Davenport. would respectfully petition
your honorable body 70 alter sDd smesd the
folio wing sections OF the fire ordinance. TO-
Wit:
Sac 2 Strike ont sfter the word officers,
such appointment to continue during the
plea ure Of the City Council or until new
election. which shail be ssksd for By . msjori.
ty o. tho 6rsmen, ehsll Rave been held,' and
insert. the election for chief engineer and his
assistant enginsers ehsll be spnoally on the
sseosd n Ddsy Of July"
SEC 10. Strike out the words, "and the fret
Monday of Aue eust."
Sso ~. Strike out the words. +" ssmisunu-
ally IL the Spring and FAll." and insert, "sn
nuslly 10 The Pail Of each year"
w. e. Josss,
G. H. KAUFMAN,
C,mmittes.
Petition u Michael Congdon With reference
10 eerts'n srrssrages Que him. Read and re-
ferred 70 Committee on Ci.ims
~ D. .;.L
erroneous assessment read and referred to Com.
On Chime.
Bill Of Peter Mulhefer and five othere for
seryir & two days ss jurors in case Of city ".
Chas Bell, presented and referred 10 C.m. on
Police
Petition Ct Frank II. Shepherd and others
with reference to removal of nuisance vas read
and referred to City Marshal with power to
collect damages from property ownerr.
The following report Of City Treasurer was
read and adopted:
To Hi. Honor the Mayor and Gentlemen Of the
cay Council:
The undersigned begs leave to report TO
vour honorable bndy the folio wing list OF re-.
ce'pt. AID expenditures for June and July.
1861:
INTEb1.T FUND AND RECsrPrs
Received on account Of 1873 ell.s2
1850 267 -
sass. rs
Amount overpaid from this
fund 1t the last report 81, ,Il7s3
Amt p'd dis on note At bank 954l
Paid dis. on note state % 1O0.n0
on bond interest $4,000
$l,o6s %
Amt overpaid from thisfund 81 l,5S378
Amount due above fund
from tax Of ls5s ....... &3,374.4s
A II due ab-vc fund from
tax Of ls5e ........... 1000 6s
Amour due abov e fluid from
tax Of ls6U .............. PAS AZ
RECEIPTS OF coNIIN0xxT yUkp.
Amount from last report. sl,6l4 50
1859 Tax IL So
lsSo 2S7 ~
from censes..... $500
" +" rents........ IL So
$l,9ll.46
axPESDrruREs.
For discount on III. mosey $3.50
Sundry orders-miscellane-
ous items. $3Z 3O
For re department.. 10 50
For salaries ies.......... 1890
ttAlance on hand ........ 1,7A3 IS
Ant due from 1853 tax 1874 80
lS,Y 2VVv Is
1867 l,Il54s
ROAD eUKD RxPgHDIrrRgs.
Amt ovsrpaii at last report $4S-25
for street work ....... S525
$l38.50
Amt overpd from above fund $l8S.s0
duefr, IN above fund from
1858 t4x....... .......... 2,l3s.s4
Amt due from above fund from
1859 tax. l,9t7.47
All Of which j. respectfully submitted.
w. A. RExISGroN, City Treasurer.
The Mayor announced that 10 accordance
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-08

All Of which : respectfully submitted.
w. A. RKxISGroN, City Treasurer.
The Mayor announced that 10 accordauee
with Recommendation of the Council be had
sppoiuted Mathew S,retten. E A. Tiilebine,
W. w. Brown and Frank Watson, policemen
AID. Giliett moved that the action OF The
Mayor in regard to appointing pelice be a.
6rmed Carried.
The sexton made the flowing report:
Nay. III
July.....S
Report accepted.
Ala Weinert offered the folIovinp vhich
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NUMBER 25l.
DRs. NEWELL 4 CnARLEs,

DHS. NEWELL = CHARk&0,
Dssrisss,
- RESP P-CT1ULLY ANNOUNCE 10
IT, he sitissas u Dsvsaposs - -
kyrossdinge eoaaty, that they heve
psr0Ao0ntly Doootol In thie G1ty.
Al patisats favcsilg DIS. n. Z G. With shsls ses-
adsnes may rsly spsa their u.Dess e1sstiooe -
perform every operation - psrlect manner -
possible. Particular asssption paid 20 ne rseo-
lstion Of ChiIdrsss Teeth. fsGns q sesioaal
nod:ssss. Once on Brady street. bsswssa Thisa
and Fourth. Aa1A
r BaAsD. Mayer, OalsoA.
BEx. CAnPssLL,
WEI0aLY SsALL,
Da, J. A. Scsooes, Dentiss.
y. A. LIvsnnOs1
G. W. HgsPsrpAD n. D.,
Ds ". p. ail.. D.,.opor.
mv32-tf
AE.0OH.sL.
JoH NJ n . " n
has RuovIp ms A
Plumbing, Stean 4 Gss Pittlng Sbep
TO 81 BRADY STREET, WHERE CAN BE
1 found Chandeliers, Pendants and I'll kinds of
Gas Futures, Vel. and Cistsrn Pumps, Globe
Valves and al kinds Of Haas work, Lsad asd
Iron Pipe Fittings. Old Fixtures oleaped, either
in Gilt or Bronse. LAmps cleaned and altered. 4
good assortment Of
KEROS = We L n 0P0,
1Ox sALe CHEAP;
OlLs, WJCKS AND CHlMNEYn, ETC.
Remember the place, Brady street, ID door chow
Fourth.
u.ch36 6rl JOHN ROW .Aet.
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The HONE INSURANCE COMPANY
Or NEW YoRK.
CASH CAP.rAL, OxR MILLION DOLLARs.
Casa ASSETS, 81 ,495 ,4oS.84.
W. +. ROSS, AaExr.
FFICR-MkTRoPeLIrAN BUILDING. DAvKxPoRr

Notice 10 City Tax.Payer..
The taxes for the year 1861 are nov due, and
the books are In my hands for ELECTION. As they
are very much reduced sine last yoar, it is to be
hoped that all owing taxes will be prompt in pay
ment And unless paid within sweasy days from
this date. your property will be subject levy and
sale for smou0t of aid tax.
O. 5. MCNEIL, City Marshal.
DAVENPORT, August |, lsSl.- ag6-2w
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POWERS OF THE SUS.-Mr. Tiffany
hes handed us some tomatoes picked from bic
vince which are iittersly cooked by the power
ful rays OF tho sun. We understand that ap.
plss and other fruit are sso suffering from the
same CAUSE
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e. II. SCRIvKN, s3, Dearborn street, Chicago i.
authorized to receive advertisements for this pa
per.
ROUNDS 4 LANoDoa, 155 Randolph street, Chi
cago authorised to receive sdvsrti ,emente for
this paper.
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River lle00.
>. WEDNRsDAY, August 7.
ARRIvkD.
HRSRY CLAY, Coll, ST. Louis.
KATE CAssKL, Hiilhouse, Montrose.
Dr., ARr8p.
HRNHY CLAY, Coll, st Paul.
AD ISE, Gait, Dubuque.
KATE CAssIL, Hilhouse, Montrose.
The large and elegant Northern Linz packet
Denmark will leave this point for st. Louis this
morning.
The light drsught packet Pemeroy, Cspt. Tavi
and CLERK Charley Asmussen, will depart for Fort
Madison this evening.
The Jennie Mtipple will depart for Aontrose
to-day.
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DAILY MAlL.--We ale glad to learn
that the daily mail has been re-estsbsbed be
ts.sn this city and Lyons. 1t viii 60 into
operation in . day or two. We also learn
that there is . prospect Of . daily river mail
between this point and keokuk. That suit.
~ exactly.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

is NOW ARMED AND EQUIPPED WITH A
| large Factory for the manuiac; ui al. hind
Of Furniture. Hereafter he will sell Furniture
Of his own make that tor taste, workmanship . and
durability cannot be exceled.
FACTORY, ON THE RIs Err ROAD, JUST
ABSVE RkNWICk'S SAW MILL
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-08

A GRM.-Our freud X. K. Haskins
formerly proprietor OF the Metropolitan S..oos.
viii open this morning at ten clock at his nes
room called the Post Office Exchange. with .
regular New York Lunch. coneisting Of Yam.
kee pork acd besns. spieed beef, hsh balls, to
matoes. cucumbess. kohl saugh. and other
delicscie.. The liquors etc. will be the best
procurable The Exchange hes been fitted up
in = beautiful and tasty style and ws bespeak
our friend Bob" liberal patronage.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
The Firing of the Confederate Artillery

The Firing of the Confederate Artillery
 A correspondent of the New York Fri bune, one of the Seventy ninth Regiment, describing the late battle, remarks:
 Firs: of all we observed what had been all day conceded-the deadly accuracy of the Confederate artillery. Scarce shot failed to bring down its horse, man or gun carriage. As one regiment-I think the Brooklyn 14th-- was advancing to the charge, shot from rifed cannon brought down the flag, color guard and all. It was seized instantly by other hands, and borne rapidly on. Whenever the men would lie down under the slope of hill to screen them from the whitening fire of the batte- ries, the gunners would get their range so accurately that the balls and shells would come skimming over the hillside, not six inches from the ground, alighting in the hollow, amid nest of crouching soldiers. Many and many poor fellow was killed while lying on his face, or in a gully to avoid the shot.
 Speaking of a charge made by the Fed eral troops on battery, the writer says;
 Numbers of our men went down as the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
Graceful Correspondence.

We have seldom seen more graceful correspondence than the following. Gen. Beauregard's reply is a gem. His pen is as bright as his sword
 Gen. c. 7. Beauregard::
 The ladies of the military fair held in this city for the benefit of our volunteers, respectfully ask your acceptance of the accompanying sword, as testimonial of the estimate we place upon your moral and professional fitness for the high and honor able position you fill as the military chief tian of our country's Army. We are as- sured that in presenting it to you we place it in the hands of patriot and General, such as the eXigences of our beloved coun- try imperatively demand.
 May victory, in the cause of right, ever crown your efforts, and the laurel wreath remain fresh and untading upon your brow.
 With great respect, sir,
 HARRIET PHELPS.
 MADAM:-I accept, with emotions of gratitude and pride, the beautiful sword presented to me, through you, by the ladiC 8 of the military fair held in New Orleans. for the benefit of the Louisiana volunteers. 1 tender to them and to you my warm acknowledgment for the very kind and fattering terms in which their precious gift has been conveyed. To receive the commendation of his country-men would be the soldiers highest reward, were it not still surpassed by the approval of his coun- try-women. May the victory, which is due them as the fairest and noblest among the interests we are contending for, ever be upon the banners of the friends they bless.
 Your very obedient servant
 G. T. BEAUREGARD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
STATE OF ARKANSAS. Proclamation by the Governor.

 WHEREAS, the President of the Con- w federate States of America deeIus it proper to organize a reserved army corps from the diher- ent States in the Confcderacy.
 AND WHEREAS, The quota of 3,0OO men is ap- portioned to the State of Arkansas, and requisi- ton having been made by the Secretary of War, upon the Governor of the State for 3,O00 men to serve during the war. Authorizing and empower ing him to receive the said number, by independent companies, and to establish camps of instruction at suitable and accessible points.
 Now Therefore, I, HENRY M. RECTOR, Co., vernon of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, and in accordance aforesaid, do hereby make known, that will re- ceive for the war; for Confederate State servce in independent companies, 5000 men, each company to be composed of one Captain, one lst Lieutenant, two second Lieutenants, four Sergeants, four Cor porals, two Musicians, and from sixty -four to one hundred privates.
 Fifteen hundred of which will rendezvous at Clarksville, Johnson county, and the like number at Batesville, Independence county, Ark's., there to se formed into battalions and reg ments at the pleasure of the President, and to be armed, equip ped and ofTicered by the Confederate Government. Organized companies reporting to me from the re- spective points of rendezvous, will be received and provided for until the requisite number is supplied IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set
 my hand, and caused the seal of the State H. sl to be fixed at Little Rock, on the Sth day
 of August, A. D. 1861.
 H. M. RECTOR, By the Governor:
 JOHN I. STREAM, sec'y of State.
 Aug. 8, 1861. If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

RICHMOND ITEMs.-The Richmond Whig, of the 3d instant, contains the following items:
 President Davis and family are now oc- cupying the mansion provided for them, at the corner of Clay and Twelfth streets, having taken possession on Thursday. The house has been put in complete order and handsomely, but not extravagantly, furnished.
 A gentleman just from Washington, re- ports that several persons in that city are engaged in raising a company for the Confederate service. The day of retribution is approaching. A regiment of Southern Illinoisians will shortly be rendered to President Davis.
 The female prisoner brought to this city Wednesday, proves to be Mrs. Curtis, of Rochester, N. Y.. sister of a member of the Rochester regiment. She is quite young, but by no means prepossessing. The sleeves of her dress are ornamented with yellow tape chevrons, and the jockey hat which she wears Is tucked up on one side with brass bugle, indicating military as- sociations; She is quite talkative, and does not disguise her animosity against the South. Lodgings have been provided for her in private house.
 The report which one may occasionally hear on the street, to the effect that Presi- dent Davis has settled with Lincoln for the spells taken upon the plans of Manassas is explained by the circumstance that the for mer, as commauder-in chief of the con- federate army, gave old Scott a chsck on the bank of the Potomac.
 One of Lincoln's lieutenants is fellow named Michael Kelly, of Washington, who was employed for some time as book-kee. per in the office of 1He South; a journal published in this city some years since by Hon. R oger A Pryor. He made strong profession of attachment to the southern cause while here.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15

The Bonds of the Confederate States as
 Good as Gold.
 VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
 W Come and See. -E1 THE undersigned offers for sale his u Plantation, situated on Bayou Bartholo- new, in Ashley county, Arkansas, containing about l6OO acres of land, 300 of which is in fine state of cultivation, and 600 acres deadened.- There is upon the place good dwelling house, gin with mill attached. New frame negro quarters and many other conveniences. This place is en- trely free from all overflow; accessible to steam boats during the shipping season, and only l7 miles from the Mississippi river. As cotton plantation it challenges comparison with any bodies place, as the growing crops will abundanty testify.
 In connection with the above, offer my hand somely improved family residence miles south east of Monticello, Drew county, which for beauty of situation, excellence of health, coldness .and purity of water is not surpassed west of the Misss sppi. For high toned, moral and religious senti- ment the citizens of Monticello and vicinity, are without rival.
 propose to sell the above property at fair price for Confederate States bonds, or negro pro- perty at a fair valuation, or gold and silver, my terms are 1a cash balance in and two years. I think offer the most desirable property 1 know in the State for sale, and only do it because my business demands my presence in south Louisiana. Address me at Monticello, Drew Co.,, Arkansas.
 J. SMILE MONTGOMERY.
 Oxl,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
Notice,

THE undersigned will offer for sale on l the 29th day of August, next, a large lot of brood mares and colts. Also some young mules, and one fine young stallion colt years old-pro- perty of the late c. M. Vaughan. The property will be sold on a credit of l2 months. Purchasers giving their notes with approved securities, bearing ten per cent. interest, and property will be suf- fered to be taken off without first complying with this notice. Sale to take place at the residence of the late C. M. Vaughan. w. R. VAUGHAN,
 c. SCOTT,
 F. A. TERRY,
 Executors of the estate of c. M. Vaughan Aug. lst, 1851. 4w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
STATE OF ARKANSAS,

STATE OF ARKANSAS, {
 COUNTY OF SALINE
 In the Saline Circuit Court at the April term, A. D. l66l-l7th day of April, 1861. James A. WinchelI, PIaintf,
 AH0chnen William H. Spears, Defendant.) GAME the said plaintiff, by his attorney, O and on his motion, it is ordered by the court, that said defendant be notified by publication III some newspaper printed within this State for two weeks successively, the last insertion whereof shall be at least thirty days before the first day oi the next term of this court. of the pendency and object of this suit, which is action of debt for the sum of two hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents with interest accrued thereon at the rate of ten per centum per amman from the 2lst day of May, 1853, and that an attachment has been issued against his estate, and that unless said defendant shall appear by himself or attorney, or before the third day of the next term of this court, at a court to be holden on the third Monday after the fourth Mon- day in August, A. D. 1861, judgment will be enter ed against him, and his estate sold to satisfy the same.
 A true copy from the record.
 Attest.
 JOHN w. SHOPPACH, Clerk. Aug 8, 1861. 2w Cost of adv $5.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.
 MILITARY COLLEGE.

THE next session of this Institution will
 open, as usual, on the first MONDAY in September next.
 TERMS.-Tuition, Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Rooms, Servants attendance, and use of Arms $l05 per term of twenty weeks Engineering, French, Spanish, German, Drawing, Book Keep ing and Fencing, $lO per term. Students are re- quired to furnish their rooms.
 By the aid of Military Discipline, effective go- vernment is established, and health, physical cul- ture, good order and industrious habits are promo ted. For additional information apply to
 B. R. JOHNSON, Superintendent. Anr & lS6l. 4Ws
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
E- We clip the following from Rich
mond paper:

mond paper:
 cit has been denied that Gen. Scott was on the field, but I have it from so many sources of authority that cannot doubt it. The people all along the road report it po- sitively, as having seen him. They also report that Lincoln drove out from Wash ington late in the morning, and was at Centerville with Gen. Scott when the first disastrous news came in. They add that this was the way Scott's carriage was taken, he being at the time in Lincoln's, with whom he drove home. But for all this I cannot vouch. It is only the report of the country people. Scarcely any of the north- ern volunteers, except those from New York and Rhode Island, stood fire. The Connecticut regiments ran at the first smoke, and, notwithstanding all efforts to rally them, fled shamefully in every direc- tion. This is the testimony of such of their officers as were taken"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
Executors Notice.

THE subscribers are the executors of the l estate of C. M. Vaughan, deceased, in accor- dance with the last will and testament of said Vaughan; and all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present them for settlement. If they are not presented within two years, all claims will be barred. All persons owing said estate will core forward and make payment, or they will be dealt with as the law directs.
 w. R. VAUGHAN,
 c. SCOTT,
 Aug. 1st, '6l. 6w. F. A. TERRY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-15
THE VERY LATEST.

r HANE just received and have now in | store, from Saline county, Ark, E doz SPIN MING WHEELS also about 100 lbs ARKAN- SAS WOOL, which will sell at cost to all ladies who wish to knit Socks for the Volunteers.
 Just received per steamer Leila, a lot of SALT, both coarse and fine, which will sell at the lowest figures for cash.
 I have also on hand, Sugar, Molasses, Meal, Flour and Bacon, besides large assortment of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes.
 Now is the time to get the worth of your money. Aug l, 1861. w. H. FIELD, JR,