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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

The PORK TRADE.-Never was there
at any time one.half the pork in Iowa that it
contains to-day. The extremely low price Of
corn for the past two years, and the fair price
At which pork was held has been very strong
Undue ement for farmers to 90 into raising end
fattening hogs. Almost without exception the
farmers have raised all the hogs they could
Good pigs from the litter were worth last
spriog about as much as hog weighing a25
pounds will bring today; yet the prospect was
90 good that those who had pigs to sell found
the demand infinitely greater than they could
supply. But the hopes Of realizing handsome
profits from pork raising have failed. AT least
1t is 90 in this part Of the State. and Of course
it is the same at other points. There is no
profit whatever in fattipg pork at 2 and 9 l.
cen,s per pound and our farmers will find
that they will get but little advance on the
latter figure for some time 10 come. All the
Wsatsrn States are filled with the article. But
where is the market to be found. A year ago
millions Of pounds found way to the South, but
DOW We find ourselves minus that market, and
surplus lsf. over from last Year on hand.
Hence we see the prospect for making money
or even being evenly paid for the trouble Of
raising pork. is far from Aattering. The time
was when . farmer could find ready market
for al he raised. but that day has surely gone
by for the present. Let US hope that the op.
eratiors Of the present winter will put an end
to var in this country. and that the former
state Of trade will be rs.establiahsd.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
Foreign News.


SANDY HOOK, Dc:. l3.
In reply to the application of Capt. Wilson, for
a warrant to search the Nash Vile and to recover
certain property belonging to him and the owners
OF tho ship Harvey Burch, Earl Russell directed
ms Secrc,ary to reply that he cannot auth orize
the Magistrate to issue such warrant, and declined
to interfere in the matter. Tho application was
made on the recommendation of Minister Adams.
The dispatches Of the Commis soners escaped
The vigilance OF the officers OF the San Jacinto
and safely arrived in the La Plata, in charge Of a
gentleman Of the party, at southampton. The
remainder Of Slidell and Mason's families aud
suite went On board the Nashville, and the ne xt
day the dispatches were taken to London. No
repairs had yet been commenced on the Nashville.
The London 1tmcs is more moderate in its com
merits than the Nns. While denying that tho
elerAl Govtrament, on its own position, has
right to overhaul neutral ships, it nevertheless
admits that England herself, has established pre-
cedents which now tell sgainst her in this matter
OF tho Trent, but those preccdents were
made under circumstances very different, il
asserts, from those which now occur
England was then fgh ting for existence, and did,
IN those Gays, what she would not do now nor al
low others to do. In discussing tho question who
ther Mason and Slidell were liable to capture as
beiligercnts or con bands, on board the Trent
the Itn'es states, as the opinion OF very eminent
Jurlsts, that this was not the question to be adu
dicated by the boats crow. Tie legal course
would have been 70 bring the ship Itself into port
for adjudication. 1t concludes with the express
sion that Englishmen will discuss the question
with caimncss, and appeals TO the Federal States
not to provoke war by such acts.
The Rebel steamer Bermuda arrived at Hayre
on the 2lth, from Savannah, with 1000 bales OF
cotton, and was discharged on the 25th.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14


EDS. DEMoCRAT NEws.-In your
paper day or two since a writer, speaking Of
the State Fair, urged our citizens to say what
they would give towards having 1t here the
next two years. Will the writer Of the article
say where it would be held Can the Scott
County Society afford to fit up new grounds
and ii they do what security have they that
the grounds will no, be taken from them in
some drunken freak Of a military dictator? AZ
to the old grounds. they need not expect TO
get them back until after peace 10 dec ared
and then it will take two years Of hard work
to put them in trim for use. and an outlay Of
few thousand lolars TO rerair damages in
buildings, fences aud trees
1t Is useless to ask the State Fair to meet
here; We cannot afford to get new grounds
for it to meet on. and as the Government has
fixed on this point as permanent camp of in.
struction. the intention lie expressed to aban.
don Camp Mcclellan and use these grounds
because they are more convenient OF access, and
have a good fence around them and above all
because it pleases certain parties to show Ia r
petty authority.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
THE MARKETS.
DAILY REPORT.

OyY:cz or THE DExocRA AT AND NEwsl
Friday Eve, December 10, 1861.
Quotations vary little from yesterday. Some
lots of Wheat sold as high as 60c, but regard 10c
Is the market price.
FLOUR $3.50 wholesale; $3.50 retail. Ship
ments 700 brls.
WHEAr--In good demand at sea 55c Receipts
$3.50 bu. Shipments 700 bu.
BARLEY.-Quiet at l5@a5c. Receipts 1870 bu.
Shipments 4lo bu.
CORS-Little doing. We quote at l.glic.-
Receipts eco bu
OATs-Li,tle doing. We q1ete N2@ISc-
Receipts 10 bu.
Hoes Little doing We quote Dressed at
s2.o0a2.50. Receipts 90 head
hAY-Prairie :j.@s per ton Timothy 81.
LARD.-Shipm@sal 10, ,532 lbs.
New YORK Market.
new YoEK, December i3.
FLorR-Market qniet and steady.
T-Market.unchanged.
CoRN-Market very firm. o7W6sc State and
Western.
RYE.-Steady. 76@ SEC.
BLRLEY.-Quiet at S0M6lc.
OATs-Market frmer. 42G431c Canadian and
Western.
PoKk- Steady. sl5oo@l5. so Mesa; s9.s2X@
9.75 Prime.
WHISKY. Steady at 2oA@2OEc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
From St. Louis.

SPECIAL to the chicago Tribune.
eT. Louis, Dec. Il.
The 18th low rsegi ment left by the Pacific cars
to-day; the Colonel and field officers alone know
ing their destiny.
Eight Of the Camp Jackson prisoners, who re-
ceved certificates Of exchange lately, but who
failed to report for departure to Cairo. were
brought here under arrest, last night, from Se-
dalia, having oeen arrested trying to pass cur
lines - join Price, with fifteen others, They all
leave tomorrow for Columbus, via Cairo. This
will be the last of Camp jackson.
1t is stated by competent authority that Trus-
ten Pek has not been in Washington at all this
session, but left the city privately, several weeks
ago, with two hor<c buggy, his personal ward
robe and large sum in gold, bound to Arkansas;
thereby virtually abscondiag. His expulsion
from tho Senate cannot be postponed under these
circumstances
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
From New York.

NKw YoEK. Dee. 13.
Three hundred fats. each 80 feet long, are be-
ing shipped for Burns:de's expedition.
II is freely stated that there arc . number Of
letters Of marque in this city, issued by the Mexi-
can Government, to prey upon the commerce Of
England, France and Spain, ard that vessels are
fitting out here, which they have right to do.
under similar decision to that allowing tho
Nashville to fit out at Southampton. The vessels
will sail under the Mexican flag as war vessels,
and be entitled to bring prizes into neutral ports.
The official count of the vote, gives Opdykc
1,2l3 majority over Wood, and 1000 over Guthrie,
for Mayor.
Specials state that the European news creates
but little excitement at Washington
Thos. Richardson 4 Co., Of this city, deny that
tho man Spence is . member Of the firm Of Rich.
ardsou Spence i Co.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
From Washington.
Special to the Tribune.

WAsHIE0ToS, Dec. II.
WIN. II. Johnson, of the Lincoln cavalry. has
beea sentenced to be shot and will be executed to-
morrow.
Senator Sumner sent TO Secretary Cameron,
this morning, q warm and indignant letter from
Gov. ndrews, demonstrating against tbs employ
ent Of Massachusetts men in the disgracciu u
business of slave catching. as had been done on
the uppo. potonac. Secretary Cameron prolnp. ly
referred the letter to ten. 5touo, with tho am-
phaiic request that he would to il that mon u
color who entered camps under his eomman n xere
treated literally, in the spirit Of the orders con-
corning fugitives from slavery, which the Secre.
tary Of War had already given to the Command
ing Generals.
Herald's Dispatch.
The President has reinstated Col. Mulligan in
the command Of his regiment. BY an ordcr Of Gen.
Haleck, the commissions of all regime entail oGi
GERS expired when their regiments music red
out Of service. Col. Mulligan and his command
having been taken prisoners OF war, mustered
out. but an exception has been made in their
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

The ARMonY.-Fresh competitors
are constantly entering the ring hoping to car.
ry of the grand Government prize. the North.
western Arsenal. We do not regard this fea
ture as inimical to the interests of this point.
The Rock Island location has its firm friends
throughout the Union, and though it cannot
command the aid Of SO much money some
other points, it will stand as good chance in
tho general contest as those possessing greater
financial power. All through Illinois efforts
are being made to secure its location al differ
ent points. II there were only this point and
Chicago contendng in the North west. the pro.
liability is that the latter place would carry the
strongest vote; but these numerous divisions
which are daily occurring in that State, 10 re-
gard to the Armory location tend to greatly
weaken Chicago's chances. The matter will
probably come up in Congress in few weeks,
when it will be known who wins
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
From Boston.

BosToN, Dec. 13.
letter from Col. Lee of the goth Aassach usstts
Regiment, dated Richmond Jail, Dec. 4th. de-
scribes the cell in which other hostages and him
self confined, ~ small and very damp. the cold
air blowing through tho windows. Most Of the
hostages have to provide their own bsds, the gov.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
From Cairo.

Especial to the Chicago Tribune
CAIRO, Dec. II.
report reached headquarters this afternoon
that rebel gun-boats we're lettering below here for
the purpose Of planting submarine Latteries. Com.
Foote Immediately ordered the gun boats ST.
Louis, Lexington and Tyler to reconnoiter down
the river, and defeat their plans. Cur boats dis
covered moth ing further than rcccding smekc be
yond Norfolk. Tho st. Louis fred shell and shot
in the direction Of the smoke, but the effect is not
known.
The steamer Montgomery, going to the relief OF
the gunboat Benton, struck the bar at the foot of
Devils Island and broke in two, and is total
loss. The gun boat Benton 60 clear Of trouble
above Cape Girardeau, and steamng confidently
for Cairo, again grounded, last night. at Jacket
Pattern, 1t is thought, however, she will be got
of and como down to morrow.
Numbers Of jeff. Thempson's men are arriving
at Cape Girarleau, anxious to return to their al
leyiance,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
VETERINARY SURGEON
S C U l. l. v

HAN BE CONSULTED DAILY RELATIVE
~ TO the soundness Of Horses, their diseases and
those Incidental to the other classes of the brute
creation: Omce In LeClare's Stable, on Sd street.
corner Of Perry. noy26-f
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
From WashingtOn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. H.
The steamer Stepping Stone came mp the Poto-
mac to-day from the upper fotilla. She reports
that che went up the mouth Of the Occoquon
short distance, but was met BY body OF rebels
with heavy artillery. She also reporu that the
rebels have greatly increased their force at the
mouth OF the Occoquon.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

They do say that krause gets up the
best fitting suits in the city. Gents please no.
tice.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

TuosE who want anything in the dry
goods line will be sure to find satisfactory bar.
gains at Whisler's
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
THE CIT ".

REaovAL.-I'he editorial and count
ing room OF the DEuocgAr AND NEws will be
found hereafter in the second story OF Griggs
block. Perry street The entrance is at the
main doorway Office at the head OF the
flight, first door on the left.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

LIvELY.-The present fine weather
renders all kinds Of trade very lively in our
city. The state Cf the roads was never better;
aud farmers come with their loaded wagon0
by the hundred. At noon yesterday the levee
presented very lively appearance, being
crowded with teams Of every description. The
principal drawback is the very low price Of
pork. which, il the market was a little more
favorable would be coming in a little more
lively As it is. however. there is no reason
to complain Of the trade of the city. Our mer.
chants are constantly opening new arrivals Of
goods which are being dealt out in numerous
small packages for home consumption. We
hope to see times keep along in the came way
during the entire winter. though with as mahy
additions as possible.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
LATEST NEWS
by the Mails.
From WashingtOn.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
Especial to the Chicago Tribune,
ofhcers high in rank are renswed'y protesting
against the present Inactivity of the army and are
urging an advance. The army is rapidly losin z
what it has gained, in this long continued idle
ness.
VIM. II. Johnston, of the Lincoln Cavylry. whose
trial We noticed last night, has been sentenced to
be shot and will be executed Tomorrow at an
hour TO be fixed by Gen. Frsnkiio, the division
commander. His crime is fagrsnt according 70
his own confession. He entered the army in order
to desert, that he might thus reach New Orleans,
where his mother resides. In carrying out his
plans. he got beyond nes, but mistsking cur
picAets for the enemy's, he ran towards them
throwing up his hands and crying that he was a
deserter. They assured him that they belonged
to the other side. took his arms, and said that
must prove his good faith BY giving information.
Thereupon he told them that they could capture
part Of our men behind him, where they really
were, and gave abundant details touching cur
strength and position. He was taken prisoner
and court martialed as soon as possible.
Letters from Port Royal say that from our ves-
sels riding at anchor in Warsaw Inlet, ten miles
FROM Savannah, the steeplss Of that city arc
plainly visible. We're Gen. Sherman ready tn 9
city could be easily captured. Dcsertcrs and
contrabands bring information that all tho people
on the coast have fed into the interior except
Crackers, who are furious. One dcserter said that
OIu lAtnAll was SO nluch AM0eted while telling OF
affairs at Port Royal to some ladies at dinner, at
the Pulaski House, that no burst into tears.
The Senate was occupied to-day with the Naval
Retiring bill, introduced by Mr.. Grimes, Of Iowa.
The only debate was upon the question as to tho
time at winch to turn the old hacks out to grass.
In the House, Mr.. v ickliffs and Mr.. Maynard
pictured the terrible consequences Of this war to
the loyal men Of kentucky and Tennessee. speak
ing in support Of a bill organizing the Home
Guardsof kentucky. MIR. Eliot, of Massachusetts,,
made an hours speech in support Of tho confi.ca-
tion measure. Rotl he and Mr.. Steele Dem. Of
New York had too much to say about the causes
of the war. Conway Of Kansas, made tn horoug d
going Kansas speech, and had little tilt with Colo
mel Foke, Of ll.insis as to whether tho battle Of
Belmont was defeat or not.
Both Houses have adjourned till Monday.
The amendment to the Fugitive Slave Law, of
which Senator Clark has given notice, is intended
to deprive rebels Of it, benefits, by providing that
tho condition precedent to an application under it
DO proof of loyalty. The passage of other laws
may, however, render its information Unnecessary.
Two Of our men strayed beyond the lines and in
cndeavoIing to return, we're shot by mistake by
our pickets.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

FuRs FuRs !-Champion has just
gents fur eoods Of different styles aud pat
terms. which will be ecld at the lowest rates
Ladies are particularly invited to examine.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

srnmsnt allowing them osly two cotton eovsriid'
to each bed. They are forbidden TO receive vtsi-
tors, and all communication With other prisoner
denied them. Col. Lee and Major Rssvs ass
we'll.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE WAR NEWS.
Later from Europe.
Eall Russell Refases 4 Warrant to
Sea rch the Nashville.
SLIDELL 4 MASON'S DISPATCHES
ARRIVED IN ENGLAND.
The LONDON TINES OPINION.
Rebel Steamer at Havre with
1000 Bales of Cotton.
THE ENGAGEMENT AT FORT PICKENs,
Fort MrRae Sileaced-Barrancas at
tho Mercy Cf Plckens.
PARTICULARS OF TIE ESCAPE OF
THE SUMTER.
sssavannah and Charleston soon
to b0 Ours.''
EXCITEMENT IN RICHMOND.
AFTERNOON ISPATCnES.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
than can be found elsewhere. All of onr goods are
NEW AND OF TIE LATEST STYLES.
All Work Wo~rorfnd

to give entire satisfaction. To Dealers We will
sell by the case or dozen at small advance Of
Eastern prices. Don't forget TO call when you are
wanting BOOTS AN SHOES, ut No. % Brady
street, Davenport, Iowa.
.. II. CHILD, Davenport.
G. q. CHILD, Boston. Tdc7-d
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
From Fort Monroe.

FIR. MONROE, Dec. II.
The Norfolk Day Hook has dates from Pensa-
cola to Dec. ID.
There had been no further fighting, but Con.
Bragg hourly anticp pat ted a renewal of the attack
from Pickens. The Federal vessels were fitting
IN and out of the harbor in o most bewildering
manner to the rebels. Some times there would
be dozen in the evening and ali but two disap-
pear before morning.
The Norfolk Day Book, Of Thursday, was con-
siderab!y excited in relation to q rumor that Nor
folk is to be attacked. ltsugges.s that additional
distractions be placed in the entrance Of tho har-
Dor, and if not doue by the military authorities il
urges that the City Council take it in hand.
At Richmond, on Wednesday, the war excite.
ment was high.
The storm Of war was expected to burst mo-
mentar!iy somewhere
di.patch dated Memphis, Dec. 10TH says New
Madrid is now fortified. Two regiments were sent
there yesterday.
The rumored contemplated attack on Cairo has
been abandoned
The iron ram Manassas arrived at Columbu. on
Sunday.
Tho Montgomery 1MH Of the 9Th inst, congrat-
ulatcs its readers On the report that old Harvey
Brown has died Of wound received in the late
fight at Fort Pickens.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14

New YOra stock Market.
new YORK, Dec. l3.
Stocks higher at the board, but declined and
closed dull.
No e. Al Va, 4S.
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ERsKINS has on hand Blue Beaver
Cloths and splendid lot Of Cassim eres. Vest.
ings DC. Particular attention paid to making
uniforms for officers
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-14
Southern News

louisville, Ky, Dec. b.
The Bowling Green Courier Of the 1th, depri.
Gates the Encouraging effect Of the burning Of
Whipperwill B.idgs,on the Memphis Branch Kali
rosd, by the FsaeraIs. Its correspondent says
nothing Indicates . forward movement OF either
army this winter.
Tennessee money was Is TO 20 per cent. discount
twenty days ago, and is now IS.
The Savannah Republican urges Davis to send
VIM. e. Rves and John J: Ward to France and
England.
The Courier says l5o,OoO Kentuckians are in
the rebel army.
letter from Somerset, the 7th, confirms the
capture by the rebels, Of Maj. Helve. and Capt
Prince.
J. r. Richardson. Post Master At Somerset.
writes on the LOB that Zollicofer has crossed ,he
Cumberland, 20 miles below WATERFORD, on =
bridge OF coal barges with 1900 troops. We
expect fght Tomorrow.
The Federal forces under Schaef, is six regi-
nents and two batteries.
The Democrat discreits the above, failing to
get confirmation from its correspondent.
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From st. Louis.
ST.. Lou,. Dec. II.
In order to suppress entirely and prevent any
aid or assistance to, or communication with, any
person or persons directly or indirectly disloyal
to or in arms against the Federal Governm ent the
entire commerce OF tho Mississippi and Missouri
rivers have been placed under military control and
surveillance, and no boat will be permitted to take
freight or passengors, or be allowed clearance
except those authorized and commissioned by the
proper military authority All owners, officers
and employees on boats, will be required to take
strong oath Of allegiance, and any officer CON-
mitting any act contrary to tho above expressed
object of this order, will cause immediate foriei-
ture OF the boat and cargo to the Federal authori
ties, and such owner officer will be subject to
the penalties prescribed by the articles of war for
giving aid to tho enemy.
Late news from Price places him still at Osccola,
with 10000 to 1000 mon, intending in few days
to move nsrthward. He has 81 cannon, and ha.
lately received 2. 900 new tents from the South.
His men are we'll clothed and armed
Gen. Stark's division has crossed the Usage
river and another division WIS crossing last Fri
day.