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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

THE MARKETS.
DAILY REPORT.

DAlL1 REPOkT.
OTY;cE OF TIE DEMOCRAT AND NHwst
Monday Eve, December %, 1861.
The heavy snow Of Sunday blockaded the roads
so that but few teams came in from the country
to-day, consequently We give Saturdays quota
tions as the state sf the marxet.
FLoUR-Ss.5 Wholesale; $3.50 retail. Ship
men,s 800 brls.
WHEAr--Market active at 5o95lc. Choice
lots Soc. Receipts 5l5 bu. Shipments $50 bu.
BAKLsY.-Quiet At l5Q25c. Receipts 230 bu.-
Shipments 2llo bu.
CoRs-Dull at lo@llc. Receipts loo bu.
OATs-l2HGl3c.
Hoos.-Little doing. We quote at s2G2.25.
HAY-Prairie .4@5 per ton.
new YORK Aarke,.
NEw YoxE, December %.
FLoUR-Market dull.
WHgAT-Market without change.
CoKs-Markctvcryq quiet. e49oA11c State and
Western.
RYE.-Steady, 7SG62c.
BLRLRY.-Quiet at oO461c.
OATs-Market Grmer. 42G43Ho Canadian and
Western.
PonK-sts.dy. $lscoal5.so Mes; ss.s2H@
9.75 Prime.
WuisxY.-Steady at ls@l9Xc.
New York Stock Market.
Ngw YORK, Dec. %.
Stocks quite dull this In orning.
Mo. s's not quoted Ky. 6's. ~.
Foreign Markets.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. II.
Markets per steamer Arago.
Breadstuffs dull.
Flour declined 3d@ls.
Wheat quiet at % decline.
Corn heavy and declined lsWls Cd.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
Disastrous Fire in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. %.
FIRE broke out about four o'clock Yesterday
morn ng in the extensive .rng store Of Hegeman 4
Co, No. lei Broadway. The building was de-
stroyed, together With the contents. Hegemaa 4
Co. occapied the store and basement Loss be-
twet n forty thousand and fifty thousand dollars
fully insured. The building is insure for its full
auc-twenty thousand dollars, and heioags to
the widow Of the late George Long.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
From New York.

.NEW IShb DtC 81
Levi Mann colored, formerly a waiter On the
steamer Star ., the West, and who for long
time has been prisoner in Alabama, has arrived
here recently from Fort pickens. He informs the
Ueraid there are over ,0eO runaway negroes hid
ng in the woods in Alabama. Tney have yayuo
ideas Of tho war. Mann was nt the rebel guard
house at Warrenton, during the tombardment.
tie says hen Fort fickens opened on the rebels
in the Navy Yard, reg ment of Mississippi
troops were on II orning parade. The attack was
wholly unexpected by the rebel soldiers, and
when tie firing commenced they broke
ranks and despite all the greaties 0. their Off
GERS, retired in double quick tune, throwing away
their rifles, blankets and equipments. After the
rebels opened their batteries Fort Pickens, they
became more cool from the determined manner Of
Gen. Bragg and other high rank officers who
moved from point to point as tho bombardinen'
progressed. During the beInbariment, the Union
sho. and shell dismounted three guns in Fort Nc
Rae and breachea 1t in several places, so that the
rebels found 1t untenable and consequently eyacu
! ated il. Tho buildings in the navy yard were all
perforated with shot, and the village of Var
rntown entirely destroyed. Mann is OF tho opin-
ion that had the boinbardment been followed by
the landing of Union troops on the enemy's soil
their efforts could not but have been attended
with success. thoroughly we're the rebels de
moralized. lie says there arc u.any Mol men a
Pensacola who prisoners in the rebel army and
only wait in tho hope OF . speedy deliverance by
the landing Of the Union troops.
Washington specials state that Minister Adams
| reports t. the State Department that be had IN
interview with Earl Russell, after u discussion Of
the Trent aftr in the British Cabinet, but no de.
finite conclusion was arrived at.
Specials also state IL at Ireland is ripe for re
volution in case Of war between England and the
u. =. Not very much faith is placed in this.
Burnsdes' expedition will not get away from
Annapolis unit, after Christmas, hut is to sail
before New Years
The board of the fire Insurance companies have
resolved to charge special rate Of three per cent
on all coal, rock, earth and oils.
special Washington dispatch to the Post
gives rumof that the Cabinet have resolved to
release Mason and Slidell, and orders have been
given out TO ship them a. once t. Halifax. The
Poet regards it improbable.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

BLoCKADE.-Th snow pretty effect
uslly blockaded the roads leading to the coun-
try, and ass consequence there was an ex'
tremely;dull aud Improbable market. Should
the snow abide with US, however. We shall
have busy times upon runners shortly.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

The whole number of foot passengers crossing
tho Bridge during the week was l,2l2.
J.H. THORlNGTON,
Bridge Master.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
From 81. Louis.

ST. Louis, Dee. %.
Gen. Halleck ssued an order in which he says
"Any one caught in the act of burning bridges
destroying railroads or telegraph, will be Mmedi-
ate!y shot, and any oic accused OF this crime will
be examined by a military commission, and if
found guilty, shall suffer death. Where injuries
arc done to railroads or Telegraph lines, the com
manding officer of the nearest post will inmedi-
atey press into service, tor repairing damages, the
slaves Of all secess;oniss in the vicinity, and, il
necessary, the secess oo>ts themselves and their
property. Any pretended Union men, having in
formation Of intended attempts t. destroy such
roads and lines, or the guilty parties. who DO not
communicate such intention to the proper au.
thorities, and grs aid and assistance in arresting
and furnishing them, will be regarded as partci
pators and treated accordingly. Hereafter the
towns and counties, in which such destruction OF
public property takes place, will be made to pay
the expenses of all repairs. unless it be shown
that the reop'e Of such towns or counties could
not have prevented it on account Of The super ior
force Of the enemy.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
XXXvI CONGREss..-FJRsT SESSION

WASHINGTON. Dec. -.
SLSATs.-Mr. Grimes gave notice that he
should Introduce bill 10 have some Of the wards
Of the hospitals in Washington placed under the
care Of q Homeopathy ph sic an.
Mr. Lane, OF INDIAN, presented tho credentials
OF lion. jarrett Davis, Se.ator elect from Ken
tuesy, in place Of Breckinriace, expelled. Mr..
Davis appeared and took the oath OF Office
Mr.. > mmohs off red res@luton that y Select
Committee Of three be appointed to consider the
expediency Of connecting some Of the military
and naval stations en- the coast BY submarine tele-
graph. Adopted.
licrsE-Mr Babb,, introduced bill for the
preservation and improy ement Of the harbor Of
Eric, Pa. Both were refeued.
Dir. Noel introduced joint resolution to sus,
pend for twelve months the collection Of the na-
tional direct tarss IN Missouri. Referred.
~. Watts. delegate from New Mexico, intro
duced bill providing temporary government
for Arizona. Referred to tho Committee on the
JUDI iciary.
Mr. Watts also introduced a bill providing for
the examination Of claims owing to In dian dep
relations in New Mexico.
The House then reviewed the consider alton Of
the resolution offered on Friday by Mr.. Wilson.
requesting the committee on military affairs 10
report bill providing an additional article Of
wa, 70, tho government Of the arWy, whereby ell
officers in the military service CT the United
States sha! be prohi tied from using any portion
Of the forces under their respective commands, for
the purpose of returning fugitive slaves from ser
vice or labor, and to provide for the punish hment
Of such officers "a may late the articles Of war
by dismis al from the service.
Mr.. Noel move. TO lay tho resolution on tn,
table.
Lost.
The resolution was then adopted. Yeas 81
nays not counted.
On motion Of Mr. Vandsver, the Committee OF
Territories, was desired to inquire into the expe
diency Of establishing Territorial Government.
within the limits Of the disloyal States or Dis
| tricts, and to report by bill or otherwise.
| Nr. Morrell, Of Vermont, from the Committe
| on Ways and Meaus, asked leave to reror, bill
| to increase the duties tea, coffee an
sugars. The bill proposes to max
! the duty tea 20 cents pound, on coffee cent
4 pound and on sugar u 3,5 and cents pound
| according to quality. The bill also proposes t
| fix the duty m0lasseS at cents q gallon.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
X. KaAusE has another fine lot OF
over coslngs, cloths, csssiusrss snd vss!ings.
and can get up the best snit il the city

and can get up The best snit IL the city
CHEAp.-A farmer who has sixty
acres Of corn yet standing in the felds. out
back q lev miles. has been trying to seil IL.
lie has only been able TO get 40 oiier OF hoe
dollars 90 far for the entire lot. Corn is verify
q drug Ia the market, and our farmers viii
probably plant more spsringly next Spring
IMPROVEMENTS At THE Posr Office.
Postmaster Eidridge has been overhauliog
things extensively in his Office lately. The old
rear stairway has been taken out and large
circular distributing table with elevated boxes
has been placed 10 the resr end OF the office;
ne y railing was put up in the inside yesterday.
which VIII be found great convenience and
prot tsction. and this morning the public will
be surprised with . beautiful glsss front in
place Of the wooden one at the general and
ladies' delivery. The windows srs to be se.
eorely grated in few days. and such other
improv vements will be made as to render this
the model Office Of the State. We compliment
Charley upon bis good taste. The old office
will scarcely be recognized under i.s many ma.
terial and advantageous improvements.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL SABBATH
School FEsnvAL.-There 10 to be a pleasant
treat for the 81 l.. Church Sabbath School
at the Church this evening. Yesterday the
lsdiss Of that Church were busily engaged 10
arranging preli,ninaries. Two large Christmas
trees were set up in the main room. which
will DO decorated with Santa Claus bounties
in the most liberal style. Beyond this there
will be apples. cakes. mute, candies, etc. pro.
vide1 for the occasion by the good mothers
and friends The exercise will lie made up OF
singing BY the juvenile choir. appropriate dec
laratio, by the boys and . speech from Mr..
Price and also by the worthy pastor, Rev. Mr..
Dimmitt. There Is no doubt that the Christ
mas eve at that place will be happy and
deeply interesting affair to all sueh as rejoice
in the happiness Of children. The invitation
is to all to come in and see and hear. There
can be no more pleasant way of spending an
evening.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

For THE SEcuND REGIMEST.-Sar.
peant Mcneil leaves ,or st. Louis TO Join his
Regiment on ThursdAy morning. Persons
wishing to send letters or 0nah packages 70
their friends can hav. them carried by leaving
the same at the City Marshars office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

RRMARKs-Mean heigh of barometer, %. As in ),
mean temperature, 2S deg; mean amount Of
cloud g. General direction of wind w.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

Snow AND Sat
urday evening and Monday morning there Tell
about foot Of snow, which called out all the
sleighs. cutters and sleds about the country.
TIE stree,s were merry yesterday with the
sound Of bells. The prospect for fine sleigh
ing is very fair and va hope our frisnds may
not be dispointed
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

HOLIDAY PREsENTs.-Starr has the
largest. cheapest and best stock OF toys 'o'
children, and fancy articles for presents. to be
found in the city. Children should oil be sup.
piei from his inexhaussible supply. Boys.
get your cosstiny sleds al Stare. Gold pens
photographic albums books, cutlery. etc. in
large variety. The best candies IN the city At
the same place Holidays come but once
year-buy your presents At Stare.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE WAR NEWS.
Lord Lyons Communication to
Secretary Seward.
The Rebels falling back from the
CpDsr POtemlc.
SCUFELE 1T .srEW.M.aRKET
BRIDGE.
Movements Of Spanish Troops
LATER FROM LOUISVILLE.
IN mp0rfSpsf Order from Gen.
er0i A0lleck.
IN Important Order from GEN.
erOi A0sleck.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
From Washington.

From Washington.
WAsHIsGToS, Dec %
Owing to Jan important tclegraphic error. IT be
c,mes necessary to say tha; the recent report OF
approved of by Representative Fenton, one Il the
Committee, with the excep ion of that part which
referred to tho Military Dept OF the West.
special to the Tribune.
Lord Lyons yesterday ma le b. first Official con-
municat on to the Secretary Of State, who al
set about the preparation OF arelly. The contents
Of the dispatches are known to one except those
two, the President and pr. baby General McCle.-
Ian.
The general opinion among outsiders is Il at they
do not present ult mAtum, but leave room for
negotiations.
As regards the statement that the Cabinet SIDE
terInined to yield to England, even to the point OF
surrendering Mason and Sldeil rather than fight
her. and which the Herali Of Sa' 'uriay makes
bold and the Times insinuates it utterly false.
Richmond correspondent, Of the Nashville
Iaion learns from authentic source that Davis
has under consideration q matter which would
in all probability result in the resignation Of Wise
and all the other officers in his legion, in which
event, A Jennings Wise, his son, would resume
his post as editor Of the En4ui,er and oppose the
Adrninistr. ton with all h,s power. This would
be M unfortunate circumstance at ihi, iuneture
when slight turn of the wheel NAV bring endless
disaster to the South.
The Government to day received INTEL isencc
brought by the last steamer from Europe, from
,1en. ~cot;, stating that he intended TO take pas
cage in the next steamer fer the L. S. He does
not state the object, aud undoubtedly brings in'or
nation 10 our government Of important mos n.ents
abroad. 1t must be serious matter Gt neral
SCOTT would not return 50 speedily, for il is vel
known that he bad made arrangements to rel ain
q long time.
A gentleman occupying high position in Par 3,
writing to 'ricnd in this city, says the impress
ion was very general in the best Informed circles s
in France and England, that rupture between
England and the United States il inevitable.
Iierald's Dispatch.
The city has been excited to day, by silly
rnmor thnt the Government had agreed to surren-
der Mason and Slidell 10 Great Britain and that
they were 70 be given W, On Tuesday next. There
is not the slightest word Of truth in t. report.
No such proposition has been ente.tai-ed in fact
the Government has determined that the Br ish
complication shall be secondary to the rebellion.
That is the affair Of mos. Importance and nothing
in our foreign relations will be permitted to avert
from 1t the attcntion Of the Government. Even
the settler.cnt Of other affairs vii. be made sabor-
dinatc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
CLARK II llOfr

CLARK Il HOfT
1\EALERS IN CARRIAGES, BUGGIES,
II Pianos and Harmonic Melodeons frem the
best Eastern manufactures, of the most approx 1
patterns, and at prizes that defy mpe,i;ion, No.
lao BRADY street, Davenport, Iowa sp9
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

E CHANGED IIANps.-The soap and can
die mandatory of Mack Co., at the lower
end OF town. has been purchased by the Cotes
Brothers, who will carry on the business In all
it's branches, with a view Of giving entire sat
isfac,ion to the public and building up large
and flourishing trade.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

ON AND AFTER NOVEMBER Sd, AND UN-
~ til further notice trains will leave Chicago as
follows:
600 Z NJ daily (except Sunday via Old Michi-
gan Road, connecting at Ekhart with train
on Air Line Road, at White Pigeon with
train for Three Rivers, at Adrian with
trains for Jackson, at Air-Lino junction
with trains FOR Detroit.
NIGHT EXPRESS.
$3.50 NJ daily (except Saturday via Old Mich
igan Road, connecting at Adrian with trains
for Detroit.
Trains arrive from the East At iO:45 A NJ and
1900 r NJ.
All the above trains make regular connections
to oDunklrk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, New
York, Boston, Philade!i hia, baltimore and all
points East.
Luxurious new Sleeping Coaches. with oil mod
ern Improvements run on Night Trains.
Through Tickets can be obtained at the Com
pany's Office, 81 Clark street, undcr Sherman
Hsuse, at the Depot, corner Of Old Van Buren
and Sn erman streets. GEO. NJ. GRAY,
JOHN y. CAhPBgLL, Gen' Western Ag't.
Gen'l Sup't Toledo, o. dc24
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

OLD GAIT. Trout has now on hand
plenty Of Christmas Turkeye, Poultry. Bs't'
more Oysters, choice Celery and oil kinds Of
Vegetables. at the lowest prices The old
"Csp' is always on hand With his smiling ph'z
to accommodate his customers, both old and
new Give him q call
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
w AK E;,OOMS ON 2D STREEY. 4 DK.
NEK rIRhYs

All kinds cf Turning and Saving done with
ncatncss and dispatch
Near III mud aiso. that in connection with
Furmniture, Gould haa constantly on hand q n I'm
I.iensc s.nch
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24
TO-DAY'S ADVTS.
Apples: Apples :
Farms 10 Rent.
Bank NUtice.

Bank .s'Dtice.
vTNHE BANKING HOE IL OF LOUIS A.
i MACKLOT will be closed on Wednesday. 25th
Dec. christmas Day.) and on Wednesday, jan
lst New Years Day dc24-tt
Michigan Southern T. Lake shore
RAILROAD.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-24

Shipment OF Prisoners.
SEDALIA, Mo. Dec. 20.
81 cars loaded with prisoners, taken by General
Pope, 60 to St. Louis tonight.
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CO.RWrtMersNjD .VOlirCe

and have taken Store on Second Street, lately
occupied by JNo. =. MoHArH.
J.C.rUTNAM,
J +. MITCHELL.
Noveu,be %, 1861.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-07-20

WILLING TO DIE o HIS COUNTRY
That is a peculiarly a rich passage Of
Abe's message, says the Richmond Wing,
in which he informs the world that he
felt that he he had no right to shrink,
nor even to count the chances Of his own
LITE" in the cause he is pursuing. We
wonder if the old ly-by-night had any
visions Of his Scotch cap and cloak, .nd
his two-forty hegira from Harrisburg to
Washington when be penned these
words. Chances Of his life indeed! when
he had scarcely caught his wind from
fight before he summoned seventy
five thousand bayonets to Washington
to protect him. A wonderfully brave
man u Abraham!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-07-20

No COMPROMISE DESIRED BY THE
SourH-Nothing bit ~aayecogniitiion o,
Andependence.-The Washington CORES.
pondent Of the Phila North
american writes -
The reports current that the South is
anxious for 4 compromise, is believed to
be without the shadow Of foundation
Those who have the best means of know.
ing, assert most positively that the South
desires nothing of the kind. What it
wants is q peaceful separation and recog-
milton Of independence. 1t would prefer
that its independence should be secured
in an amicable spirit ; but if this is not
possible: then it will fight to the bite,
end to obtain it. This Is the true state
Of the case, and all reports about the
desiring a compromise may be
down as the veriest nonsense. The
Administration is fully aware this is the
Of the South, and it treats IS
idle the rumors about compromise that
have been current. =
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-07-20

A CHAPTER uPoN C1RcuMLocUr1oN.-
A day or two since 40 uusophisticated
darky waited upon a certain military
gentleman with a bill of 81 Is for wash
ing done at the camp hospital, which
after undergoing a rigid scrutiny by the
officer, was returned with the following
explanation, which the astouished son Of
Ethiopia listened to with an equal am
cunt Of wonder and perplexity: {
"This BILL" said the military gentle
man, will have TO be sent to the Quar-
termaster General a: Washington, and he
will report TO the Adjutant General, who
will lay it before the Secretary of War
for his approval. The Adjutant being
satisfied, it will be sent to the Auditor
Of State, who will approve of it and send
it to the Secretary of the Treasury, who
will send it tothe United States Treasurer,
whowill dispatch an order to the COL
lector Of this port to pay the bill"
The da'ky relieved himself Of a long
drawn sigh. "Den massa," he remark
cd. "dat last gemblem you spoke Of pays
for de washin', does be :"
"No," continued the other, "he will
hand it to the Qua,termaster but as
there is no such officer here at present,
some proper person must be appointed
by the Secretary Of War, under the d.
rection Of the President, and his appoint
ment must be confirmed by the Senate.
Congress not being in session now, the
commission cannot be issued until after
it meets. When this commission is re-
ceived the Quartermaster will show it to
the Collector and demand the funds
You wiQ then call upon him ; he will
examine your bill, and if correct, be will
pay It, you giving your receipt"
The unfortunate niger first scratched
bis head, then shook il and finally said,
II geuss I'll hab 10 let dis washiu' slide,
but it am de last job l does for Uncle
Sam, slo !"-C Cincinnati Enquirer.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1861-07-20

ANT1-WAR SPIRIT At TIL NoRTH.-
We begin to believe that a large and
powerful party, ste'oly opposed to Lin
coins war policy, is springing up North
and West. The few Northern journals
that reach US now and then give unmis-
taxable signs of this movement and
could We receive our full files Of exchan-
pcs from the United States, We doubt
not We could present our readers with
overwhelming evidence Of this opinion.
For the present, at leas|, we con6ne our
extracts to the following, taken from the
N. Y. Day Book, Of the I'd inst:
We are glad to see that Democratic
Union Clubs are being formed all over
the country, TO take a stand against this
disunion war.
The cost Of this war as now going on
d estimated At $34 per second $20s3
per minute; $4,000 per hour, dissolv-
ing this once glorious Union Is a costly
business.
Two Republicans, one for war and the
other against It. got into a quarrel in a
second story dining saloon in Mercer
street on Saturday night, when anti-war
threatened to throw war out Of the
window. This would have been a
painful business. And yet We should
be very happy to see war thrwon
out Of the window. He is a BLACKBOARD
and a rowdy. besides being a murderer
and thief.
The Albany atlas T. argus says Of
the Republican programme:
1t is all one scheme, to end in a cen.
trail despotism before which State>' rights
and individual liberties will be crushed.
The wal for the restoration Of the Union
is not pursued with more vigor and ef
fciency than the war against the Consli-
tuition. The people will soon wake up
to see il.
When Justice gets her due-when the
chief offenders in the work Of bringing
upon the country this civil wal shall be
punisbed-such aboli.ien and disunion
agita.ors of the last twenty years as
Greedy, Giddings and Garrison will be
among the list Of traitors hung up like
behring's to dry in the sun. Greedy par
ticularly has been great sinner, and
withal a very dirty one. Let him be
washed, or let him retire.-Spirit Of the
Age, Woodstock, Vt.