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New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

SUPERIOR COURT-SPEcIAL TERN-JuLY L--Before Justice
ROBRRTsoS.
Joel w. Frost, administrator, agt.. John y Betz.
Order Of reference take provided In opinion d.
ID Field for plaintiff; l.. s. Chat6ed for defsndant
Ellen Miller Pue Case settled c. Schafer for plain-
tit r.. G. Delayan for defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS--SPEcIAL TERN.-JuNr l.
Before Judge HILTON.
Racey agt. Racey Motion TO amend complaint
granted on payment Of 80 costs Of the notion and spnng
rest his the evidence already before the Tefe@
New-York daily tribune., 1861-07-02

- : FONI htAhNEf, MOndaY, .I....y A. 1851
The Pony Express, with the Glowing Summary Of
rews for the Associated Press passed here al clock
this morning:
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
NUMBER $50.

the State s progressing satisfactorily TO the mill
tary authorities. The people gsnsrally are show
ing great bersity in subrcribing money 70 cid d
the work.
The excitement attending tho political canvas
grows more intense ~ election day draws nigh.
The alarm which tinid people have fsls lest pos
noiy the breckinridgc ticket may be elected e1sds
70 increase the Republican strength. The pfobs-
bility is that each Of the Union tickets, che Re-
psblicsn and Union Democrat, will secure .
larger vote ths the Breckenridge.
terrible stea anboat disaster occurred on the
Sacramento river the 25th, above tho city.
The ). A. McClelIand, an indepsndent steamer.
running to Red Bluff, exploded her boiler, killing
loo, tprobAbiy many more of those on board
and scadng II others, some Of whom have since
died. Among the victims wcro Capt Webster.
n. Gardner, 3. Howell, Joseph Arreeo, and Jas.
Morrow, of Sacramento; ID, d. Collins
Surgeon Peterson OF sth No. Volunteers vas
sho, to-day noon by II. G. Kelly, correspondent VI
the Missouri Uemoc,af. Peterson not considered
artice which appeared in the Zot.ars Rsgsaer at
Cape GirArieau
~ DAilen has accepted the Colonelcy Of = yeRi-
ment Of Cavalry to be raised in California.
Senator Nesmi,h, who arrived from Washing
ton, in the steamer en- Saturday, has addressed =
letter to tho Union people Of California, urging
.hem 70 dis casd party Organizations and vote for
the Union Democratic candidate for Governor,
otherwise he fears tho Secession Breckinridro
party may carry the State.
A correspondent OF tho San Francisco Echo. .
French paper, writes frsm San Diego, on the 25th
inst, that a considerable body Of Emigr~nts COM
ing from Texas, have taken the route OF the 81
Easo with view Of settling on the shores Of tho
Pacific. Seven hundred wag ms are said 10 be IN
der way. This movement l. due to tho deplorable
condition Of Texas, consequent upon the troubles
which agitate the nation.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
ADV'TS.

TRUSTEES SALE On Saturday, the 5th
Z day Of October, 1851, will be sold for cash,
to the highest bidder at the Court House door, in
the city Of Davenport, at two o'clock P. H., the
following described real estate, tp-wit: The east
half Of lot two H. in block nine [9 in the city
Of Davenport, Scott county, lows also the follow
ing described premises in the county Of Cliuton,
in said State Of Iowa, lot No. fourteen a. in
block No. four a, in tho villrge Of Camanche,
and the following described real estate in tie
county Of Marshall, in said State, to.wit: The
east half Of the south-west quarter of section
twenty l2O, in township eighty-three 1881 north
Of rsnge twenty t2O,] west OF the 5th p. NJ, con-
tainipg ono hundred and twenty acres.
By force and effect of . Deed Of Trust, made to
me BY John H. Lafrens and Elise LafreLz, his
wife, said 6rst above described property is duyre.
corded in Scott county records June 2lst 1855, in
book I'D" Of town-lot mortgages, page 1O6 tho
said I'd above described property is duly recorded
in Clinton county records, August 18th, 1858, in
book &c" Of mortgage records at pages IS and So,
and the said thiyd above described property is
duly recorded in Marshall county records, July
Esd, 1858. in book H." at pages l24 and 425, ana
said Deed of Trust is dated JuLe 7th, 1858.
Davenport, September 10. 1861.
H. B. MATHEWS,
epl1-dts Trustee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
Times Dispatch. I
From BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE. sept 10.
A copy Of the Richmond Wig, received here
has most sarcastic article ON the capture OF the
Iistteras forts, censurng, by impication the Cen
feierate authorities, and concluding in this style
"Let initiate the Chinese by all means. The
fort has been taken, many hundreds of men have
surrendered, valuable officers have become prison
ers, a large amount Of powder captured and the
gallant North State is now liable 10 invasion
Still it is small matter. 1t will take 5000 men
to regain the fort, but that is nothing. What do
we want with it? it was built for fun. Had We
been in earnest, some notice would have been TAX
en- Of the warning given by Northern papers. +,
would be the heighth OF folly and treason to ae
cuse any member Of the mole
In consequence of the storm East, We are un-
able 70 get any more report this Pm.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
From New York.

NEW fORK, sept. To.
The marble building No. As Muray-sL, was
burned last night. Loss on building $40, 900
Insured. The flames communicated 10 an adjoin-
ing building, the whole upper portion Of which
is on fire as we 60 to press. The loss ON this
building will no doubt reach over 81, 900. Nos
43 was partly damaged by fire and water. Build
As and AZ Warren st., were also damaged and in
great danger Of destruction.
The Mozart General Committee held meeting
last evening, at which report Of their delegates
to the Syracuse Convention was adopted, and alst
a series of resolutions by Mayor Wood, the mos
significant Of which declares unreseryedly for tht
maintenance Of the Government without respect
Of pnrty, and the suppression Of treason South .,
well as North.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
ApJUrAsr GKNKIAL's Ovnc1,
Davenport, Sept. 4, 1861.
Hon. J. r. Preston, PyesideNt Unt>n State

Hon. j. II. Pyess0n, President Union State
Convention
DsAs Sn:-I have the honor 10 ackno wlsdge
the receipt Of your communication 80 President
Of the Union State Convention, and Of the
resolutions of the Convention. enclosed.
1 have read the resolutions with care. and
heartily approve of every line and every
word Of them. only except to the proceed
ings Of the Convention, 90 far % they relate
70 my own nominssion. and on this point,
deem 1t necessary to make to You some
explanations Of the course / have thought
best to pureue. in view Of the present peculiar
position of our State 90 country.
1 acknowledge that l stated to one or two
Of my personal friends. that they might use
my name in connection with the nomination
rendered me by the Convention, if they should
deem such use essentisl to the best interests Of
the Union men Of the country. Since the
Convention. however, IN ny Of my friends have
advised me to decline the nomination. and
have presented such cogent reasons for their
advice, that cannot feel at liberty to dsre-
gard them. ! am aware that my motives
may be niscontrued, Int care little what
Interpretation may be adopted. Whilc have
the proud Consciousness that l am exerting
myself to the extent Of my abilities, In the
service Of my country and my State, in the
position where. from peculiar reasons. | can
probably be of the most actual value. Conf
dent that you and my other friends. will give
me credit for my good intentions and for my
efforts to eerve the Onion cause practically,
and without regard to personal considerations
Of honorable position and political power,
which would impair. If they did not even
destroy my opportunities for usefulness. ]
have to decline the honor this Union men Of
the State have conferred on me, by selecting
me for one Of their standard bearers 10 the
impending election.
l will only add that approve Of . "Union
movement" through the whole North. and the
sooner it is effected the better. 1t will be
better for the Government, and oil the States.
1t will promote and aid the best interest of the
volunteers, the volunteer service, and the
whole army. In short. the sooner partizsn-
chip il forgotten, and Union and Patriotism
become our rallJing cry. the will
rebellion be crushed, the Union restored, and
the flag Of our country again respected on
every sea and honorsd on every foot of the
globe. Truly yours,
n Is. BAKER
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
LATEST NEWS
By TELEGRAPH.
THE w AR NEWS.
THE REBELS IN MARYLAND
UNION ELECTION IN MAINE.
Rebel Movements Near Warrington
The ULioH Convention ~ Syracuse.
Fire In New York.
FROM CALF FOR MA.
Skirmlsh on the Mississippi River.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
Peoples Union Convention.


SYRACUSE, Sept. 10.
The Peoples Uuion Convention assembled here
to-day, and was quite fully attended. Hon.
Thomas u. Alvcrd, of Onondaga, was chosen tenn
perary chairman. In the course of his remarks,
he said what do We care, whether Republicans
or Democrats triumph, if tho country sinks be-
meath their feet when victory is proclaimed TO
them. Our country is above and greater than any
party. applause. Can VIC not lay down all
petty strfes and difficulties and differences, and
give all our efors to our country, in this its hour
OF need | am undi-guisedly in favor Of the Wig
orous and most efficient prosecution Of the war,
until those who have gone from us are brought
back into the Union. Applause.l am ior
standing by the party and platform which have
stood ~ years, and for stepping upon the broad
acres OF my country, giving my force and efforts
tor sustaining and supporting her. Applause.
! am for sustaining the administration Of the
Government by those who now have that duty t9
perform, just so long as it is unceasins, untirng
IN its devotion to the country. Great applause. !
! am for giving to Government the greatest posi-
ble latitude that should be given by free people,
In such crisis as now exist. When the conflict is
over, and not until then when are again in
peaceful state, We may prove their conduct and
give them the need OF praise for what they have
done. am FOR uncompromising hostility, not on
iy 10 those who nave bayonets and Bowie-kniycs
in their hands ut the South, but also those who
are none the less rebels by giving aid and comfort
at the North. Cheering ay the whole Conyen-
ton. liz response t. the resolution Of the last
Democratic Convention, he hoped to God il
was the last one they would ever have
under their present organization. Great ap-
Ilause which reflects upon the managing,
thus far, Of the war. Talking Of the violations OF
the Contribution, the overriding Of the llabeas
Corpus, and ii rights of free press, it was suf
fcient TO say that, if the President had done less
than he has done, and would to God no had done
more, he would be more entitled to Impeachment,
than he is nov for any violation # the Constitu-
ton and laws. Prolonged applause. We have
TO &c. together our hoaseholI political gods AMI
count them to the funeral fire, as an offering to
our beloved country. The result will be full
united and unanimous expression from the people
Of tie State of New York, to tho South, that, il
they have relied upon our sympathics, they have
reliod upon broken reed. Applause.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

1.-TWO CLAIMS FOR PRINTING, ONE FOR
FORTY-YIyE DOLLARS, against Col. IL. IL.
Heath, &. Co,kery and other members of
Committee on Printing for the Breckinrdge Dem
ocratic Convention which assembled in this city
last August and the 9th er for NINE DOLLARS
against tue LIZ CLAIRE DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Both claims have been acknowledged 10 be cor
rect, and payment repeatedly promised. We
would state that the members Of the iireckinrdge
party, in this city. paid their proportion Of the in
debtedness to US like men !; also, that Col. Ii. II
Heath, d. A. Ms hony and others of Dubuque,
sured us that the balance should he settled ut
once. This assurance was given some eight months
since. Such being the Capitalists will at
once perceive that this is rare opportunity to in
vest in securities which will not dtprecidte.
We are preparing complete list Of our politi-
cal claims, AID will, in few days, offer to cit
izcns glorious opportunity for permanent invest
mcnt RICHARDSON, WEST co.
iui4-dkwff
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

TRUSTEES SALE.-On Saturday, the 5th
L day Of October, 1851, will be sold for cash,
tho city Of Davenport, 1t two O'Clock p. NJ. the
following described real estate in Scott county,
State Of Iowa, to-wit Lot No. one [l,l in block
No. twenty eight re, in the city Of Davenport,
excepting forty i've [45l feet of from the north
end Of said lot said excepted portion being forty
Eve [45l feet fro0 north 70 south, and eighty
(6Ol feet from east to west.
By force and effect Of Deed Of Trust, made
to me BY George Scheibel and Mary N. Scheibel,
hiswife duly recorded in Scott county records Nay
26th, 1865. in book G" Of town mortgages. Ct
page 646, aaa dated May 24th, 1855.
Davenport, September 10, 1851.
H.B. MATHEWS,
sp11-dts) Trustee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

This department 10 filing up rapidly, and
will be excellent. In nsedlework there 10
great variety. Mrs. G. A. Haviland hes some
unusully hne embroidery on ladies' collars. In
home msde cloth there is some very creditable
work. made in AsquoketA from woel raised in
this county.
The flower department excels. Mr.. P. Con.
pere has some IS specimens /; Mrs. J. l. Dsven-
port Sc varieties. and Mr.. Westphsl Of Iowa
City, has 81 specimens Of dahlias, 90 varieties
China ssters, rs of phlox. 65 verbenas and
snnusIs. and seversl elegant boquets, Mr.
Schroeder has some highly creditable paint
ings-one Of view Of Dsvenpo and another
Romeo and juliet" perfect gem. Mise
Sarah J. Bradley has three fine specimens Of
penciling. The specimens of needlework,
crochet work. etc, are too numerous to
mention.
The Poultry department is we'll represented.
Mise Naomi 1horington has some fine coops
Ira NJ Clifford. J. l. GULL. and W. p Jones sod
others. have creditabls coope
In farming machinery We are not well
posted, though We observed that Mr.. Krum Of
this city. and Mr.. Deere, Of Moline, have fine
lot Of plows and cultivstors. Davis. Watson
d Co., and L. s. Viele. have good exhibition
We shall attend to this more particularly
hereafter.
II the weather continues fair. the Exhibi.
tion will be perfect snccess. Every citizen
should attend.
TUE PROGRAMME TO-DAY.
Among the notable features to-day. will be
the Flowing Match and the great contest
between Rosdsters for the principal premiums.
Also the contest between the walking horses,
and the fastest three year old colt raised in
Scott county. We hope to see large attend
ance upon the grounds to-day. for some of the
mo.t interesting festures Of the week will te
produced. Go early, and stay all day.
Judge Grant offers premium Of ten dollars
for the beet five sucking colts Of the same
horse. It is expected there will be lively
con;es. for this premium.
On Saturday the s!ov horses will have 8
chance. For this premium there must be at
least five entries. each to pay one dollar.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
War Meeting in Boston.

BOSTON, Sept :.
The grand Union war meeting in Faneuil Hail
to-day, was an immense affair, thousands being
unable TO gain admittance. The meeting was sd
dressed by Col. Brewster, whs said that the doors
were open to ell, irrespective Of party. birth,
religion, and claimed high honor for Cen Butler,
who had returned with his brow garlandea with
victory; honor for Senator Wilson, houor for the
eloquent and patriotic Holt, of Kentucky, and for
the brave and fearless Dickinson, Of New York.
Several speakers attempted to address the meet
ing, but the crowd was so great, that order could
not be obtAined.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

GEN. BAKER DECLINEs-ln another
place publish Gen. Bakers letter declining
the Union nomination for Governor. Ills
reasons for so doing will no doubt be satisfac
tory TO his friends. Gov. Kirk wood rendered
to Gen. Baker commission Of Lieutenant
Colonel Of the ID Cavalry, but owing to his
position as Adjusant General of the State, IN
which post he can do his State and country
more good service. he declined. As Adjutant,
General Baker gives general and unqualified
eatisfaction
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
UNION COUNTY CONVENTION.

The citizens of Scott county who believe that
the time has fully come when the interests Of the
country demand that all merely partisan organiza-
tions and platforms should be laid aside that,
throughout the entire country all men should
unite in favor Of unconditional maintenance or
the Unton and the Constitution are requested to
semble in mass Convention at the Court House in
the city Of Davenport, on Saturday, the 2lst day
Of September, l56l, at o'clock 7. NJ. for the pur-
pose Of nominating Candidates for Legislature and
county officers
GEO. S. c. DOW,
OH: E; PUTNAM, Co. Committee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
LATEST NEWS
BY the Mails.
From st. Louis.


Special Despatch to the Chicago Times.]
Sr. Louis, Sept. 2.
The Provost Marshal has Notified all the banks
and savings institutions in the city to furnish him,
within twenty fours, tull lists Of their stockhod-
ers, and tae amount Of stock held by each. The
object Of the demand is nat known. 1t crestcs
CONSERVATION among secession stockholders, who
think the movement looks to confscation.
learn from good authority that two prominent
Generals from the Rebel forces in this state have
an emisssary in this city instructed to find out
whether they will te granted amnesty in person
and property on condition that they abandon the
rebel cause.
Since Thursday, five hundred workmen have
been engaged in extending the track of the Pacific
Railroad 70 that Of the Iron Mountain Railroad
the object being unite the rolling stock Of both
roads either, for transporting troops the ex-
igencies Of government may require. The work
will be completed in the morning.
The First and Second Kansas Regiments, lately
At Springfield, are averse TO serving under Gen.
Lane. Their aaicers will petition for reversal Of
the order assigning them 20 his command.
The body OF Captain Cary Grstz has been sent
30 Lexington, KY, fer interment.
Mr.. Red6eld, the correspondent of the Chicago
Journal, has been released from the military
prison.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
Maine Election.

We have returns from Il towns, which give
Washburn 20,343, Jameson s,l5l, Dana 5,2O5,
against last year Washburn 26,0s5, Smart, dem,
81 ,s74, Barnes, Bell / Everett, 633. Washburn's
maj. in these towns is s,ss3, against 1909 last
year. Tho aggregate vote in these towns this
year will be about $4,000, and Washburn's maj
frsm $4,000 to $4,000. The Union war maj. IN
these towns is 23,2S5 it will be in the whole State
about sixty thousand. Tho Legislature is largely
Republican, although there will be many Union
democrats elected jointly by Republicans and
Union democrats.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
River Items.

TUESDAY, September lo..S
ARRIVED.
PKABrNA, Hill, St. Paul
JENNIE WHIFPLE. White, Montrose.
PoMERoY Davis. Fort Madison.
AD HINE, Gait, Dubuque.
DEPARTED.
PEABIEA, Hill, Montrose.
JENNIE WHPPLE White, Montrose.
PoMEROY, Davis, Ft. Madison.
The Ad Hine, Capt. Gait and Clerk Dalzell, will
depart for Dubuque and intermediate points this
morning.
The mail and passenger packet kato Cassel,
Capt. Hillhouse, will depart for Montrose this
morning.
The Norther Line packet Canada, Capt. Par
ker, will depart for ST Paul and way points this
morning.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

KxuoR IL CARHARr received yester-
day Ladies' White and Colored Corssss OF sii
sizes Fancy Head Nstts and Pins, also 'sney
Belts and Belt Buckls', Flannsls OF all colors
Bovs, And Msn's Fall and Winter Pants Goods;
also Wool Hose aud Half Hose.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
Dcmoora,,c county Convention.

The Democrats OF Scott County VII meet 10
delegate convention st the Court House h
Davenport, on Saturday. Sept. ilth, 1861. o.
? o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose OF nominating
candidates, to be voted for At the general eisc-
tion on the sth Of October, 1851. for the foi'
loving officers. viz: Two 5snator', three Rep
rsssntstivss, . County Judge. Sheriff. Irsssor-
er and Recorder, Superintendent OF Public
schools, County surveyor and Coroner.
The Democrats Of each township IN the
county vilI assemble on Friday evening, the
1slh. and select delegates for said convention,
ia the ratio Of one delegate for each town.
shin. and one additional for each twenty votes
cast for stephen A. Douglas st the last Presi'
Dental election. Per order Of
The County Committee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

EnMEr GUARDs.-Some eighty men
are expected 10 arrive from Cedar Rapids
Clinton. De Witt and other towns, in fa~
days, to join the ranks Of this Company which
Is nov rsndezvousing at Camp Mcclellan
The officers of the Company are, Lynch, Cap
tain; Byrne, lst Lieutenant, and Courey' 20
Lieutenant.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

FREsu BALTIMORE OYsTERs.-DWlght
Of the United States Express. will please &C.
cept our thanks for q can Of fine fresh Bslt'
more Oysters. He viii hereafter keep the
article on hand, received every morn ing by
Express. and will warrant every can he sells
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

MoRE Taoops WANTED.-Gov. Kirk
wood 10 out with . proclamation calling Tor
more troops Fellow citizens, do net let this
call Of the Comrnsn dsr.in. Chief be disregarded.
The country needs more men and must have
them.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

STATE OF Iowa, ADJr GENERAL's Ovv1cv.
Davenport, Sept 9, 1861.
To Offers Of Companiss and Recruiting on.
GERS:
To meet the rsquisitioss Of the General
Government, this Department wishes to raise
1000 men for Western service.
At least 1,7O0 men will bs needed for Forts
LssSenwosth asd Randall, and to meet this
call. it 10 hoped that officers and men vim
make prompt ssspoass. N. B. BAxxa,
Adit Gen. Of Iowa.
STATE papeW pteooo eopys eept0-d0
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

SuIPMESrs.-The following ship
Of produce were made from the Davenport
station of the C. d r. l. r. r for the two
weeks ending Sept. 9. Besides this large
amount Of produce passes over the N. g NJ
Road through to Chicago without stopping
here: Flour, 7,l77 lbs; Wheat. 24.4oo bu
Corn, 6,4OO bu.; Malt. $40 sacks Onions, 595
escks; Green Hides. $3.50 lbs.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

MoN1GoxERY. Nd. Sept. Z.

MONIGONEkY, Md.. Sept. z.
The Rebels keep mp an almost daily firing on
our msn at tho Ferries, and at times make demsn-
STATIONS - If they intended to cross the ferry.
Yesterday there was heavy cannonading st Ed
wards Ferry. This may be : plan for drawing
attentioa from their works, which are said TO be
in progress on the Ferry road leading TO Lewis
burg. Gen. Banks division is rssdy 70 move in
snv direction at . moments notice.