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The national Republican., 1861-02-13
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS.

CELEBRATION OF WAsHINGTON's BIRTHDAY.
The volunteer companies are making prepsra.
tons for an appropriate celebration of the
Birthday Of Washington. In addition to the
Mount Vernon Guards, Alexandria RiAepen,
Old Dominion Rifles, and Alexandria Artillery,
it is expected that the Minute Men from Cul.
peper G. H., and one or more companies from
Washington, will be present, as guests of the
Alexandria RiHemen, and take part in the cele.
bration. On that day, . handsome flag 10 to
be presented to the Riaemen by the ladies, and
the occasion will be one of great interest. At
night, ball will be given by the Mount Vernon
Guards, at Sarepta Hall. The Friendship Fire
Company have also determined to unite in the
celebration. Alexandra is never backward in
paying homage to the memory Of Washing.
ton.
CorToN.-We learn that the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad Company have contracted
to bring to this city, over their road, two thou.
sand bales Of cotton, TO be shipped from this
from Memphis, and to be brought to Lynch.
bnrg over the Virginia and Tennessee railroad.
This is but the beginning Of . heavy trade to be
done in cotton by the new route.
RENTING OF THE FISH Wharf.-The fish
wharf was rented on Saturday last, at public
| auction, John 7. Creighton, suctioneer, from
the lst Of March to the lst Of June, to Thomas
Javins, for $2,l25.
MLIrARY.-At meeting of the field and
staff officers, together with the captains and
lieutenants Of the l75th regiment Of volunteer
militia, held in Phpnix Hall, on Monday even
ing, resolutions were unanimously adopted, de-
claring that the formation of battalion by
the volunteer companies would be detrimental
to the interests and prosperity of the regiment
and would have q tendency to weaken the
spirit and pride of the officers who have done
SO much to build it up.
THROUGH TICKETS TO RIcHMoND.-Arrauge
ments have been made by the Orange ant
Alexandria and Virginia Central railroads, BY
which through tickets between this city and
Richmond are again issued.
LEAK IN THE ALEXANDRIA CANAL.-The
water in the Alexandria canal has been drawn
of to repair slight leak in the road arch 81
the Four.mile Run.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13

TNAUGURATION.-A delegation of one hun
l. dred can be accommodated, during their in
auguration visit, at one dollar per day each, at
Nos. $50 and sci G street north, between Second
and Third streets west. The houses are entirely
new, and will be furnished especially for the oc-
cason. L. COLLINS.
feb l3-tf
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
C, H IL L s

NEW TWENTY-FIVE CENT AMBROTYPE
~ Gallery, No. 5l6 Seventh street, over G. W.
Bray Co.'S Jewelry Store, Washington, D. G.
DGy~ N B. Pictures taken in all weathers, and
no money expected unless the sitter is satisfied.
Pictures Of deceased persons taken.
Da5- If you want picture worth S5, call
on G. Hill, where you can get 1t for rs cents.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
CLARENDON HOTEL
r f S Il A U r A N T

r f S L A U R A N T.
DENJAMN HOBBS begs leave to inform his
II friends and the public generally that he has
taken and fitted up in a superior manner the
Restaurant at the southeast corner of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Sixth street. He will at all
times be prepared to serve all who may favor
him with a call, with the best Wines, Liquors,
and Cigars as we'll as Oyrters, Game, and other
delicacies of the season. [Star1 feb Aim
The national Republican., 1861-02-13

TTNHE GENTLEMAN who picked up bundle,
l. containing pair of Velvet Slippers, in one
of the passages of the House of Representatives,
on Saturday, the 9th inst, will confer a great IA
vor upon the owner by leaving them with the
Doorkeeper at the centre door Of the House OF
Representatives. By request Of
feb 70 A LADY.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
DIED..

On Monday, llth inst, Caroline Elizabeth,
infant daughter of Robert f. and Mary E. Tay.
lor, aged 10 months and days.
The friends and acquaintances of the family
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral,
this Wednesday, afternoon, at four o'clock, from
the residence Of Mr.. Michael Nash, on L street
SOUTH between Eighth and Ninth streets east.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
G AS FIXTURES!

G AS FIXTU ES!
THE BEST ASSORTMENT EVER OFFERED
IN THIS CITY
N>HOSE who desire to select from new patterns,
l. with the advantage Of reduction in prices,
will call early and examine.
We would also call the attention Of persons
about introducing gas into their dwellings to our
increased facilities, and consequent low prices,
for this branch of our trade.
Inviting all who desire their work done
promptly, and free from gas leakages, to call at
269 Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, south side.
nov 28 JW THOMPSON l. co.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13

nR. JOHN G. F. HoLsTON, Surgeon, Physi-
- clan, and Accoucheur, No. 373 ct. north,
between Ninth and Tenth sts. west. jan 3-3m
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
Fine Family Groceries, Teas, &c,

Rays, welch',, and Bonds Family Flour.
New Virginia and Pennsylvania Buckwheat.
Fresh Corn Meal.
Chbice Goshen Butter.
Prime Leaf Lard.
Choice Green and Black Teas.
New Sugar-curcd Family Hams.
Just received and for sale low by
BROWNING Il KEATING,
1868 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13

FURNISHED ROOMS to let, with or without
l. board. Terms moderate. Apply at No. 4Vs
Eighth street, between G and II streets.
dec 20-lm
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
GERMANlA HOTEL,

JOSEPH GERHARDTS, Germania Hotel and
y Restaurant, No. 34o g street, between Four
and IA half and Sixth streets.
Refreshments OF all kinds. Also, the 6ner
Oysters, in every style; French, Hungar
Rhein, and Moselle Wines, Champagne,
linger, Mumm, and Heidsick with the D.,
other Liquors, nov
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
GRAND CONCERT
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
On Friday Evening, February Is,
UNDER DIRECTION or
MRS. CECILIA YOUNG.

PROGRAM ME-.
PART
l. Organ Voluntary.
2. Inaamatus Soprsgno Solo and Chorus Rossini.
3. Mother dear, oh pray for me-tenor song.
4. Duo for Violoucello and Piano.
8. Angels ever bright and fair, 10y particular re-
quest Handel.
PART II.
l. "Gaudeamus," quartette. ...... DiabelI
2. EYES Lamentation n"................... King.
3. Trio for Flute, Piano, and Violin.
4. Duet for two Sopragnos, from Martha. Flotow.
4. Gratias Agimus Tibe, with flute obligato.
Gulielme
6. Viva PAmerica, Grand National Song.
Several patriotic songs are expected to be sung
| BY the best amateur talent in the city.
Tickets-FiAy cents-msy be had at the Mu-
sic Stores Of Messrs. John F. Ellis and w. Met
zerott, and at the Stores of Messrs. Ballantyne,
Taylor Aaury, Philip Solomon, Blanchard l.
Mohun, Chas. Stott, J. W. Nsirn, Hutchinson l.
Munroe, and at the door on the evening of the
| Concert.
Concert to commence at o'clock precisely.
D6- The proceeds Of the Concert to be ap.
piled to the liquidation Of the debt due on the
Church building. feb l2
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
PERSONAL.

IF GEORGE P. JOHNSON, recently from New
i York, will call at the residence Of his uncle,
on Ninth street, he will hear of something to his
advantage. feb l2-tf
The national Republican., 1861-02-13

TO AUGUSTUS.-Louisa has arrived, and de-
l. sires to see you as soon us possible.
feb l2-2t GEORGE.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
A. HUBNER'S

DRESS-MAKING ESTABLISHMENT,
No. sos Eleventh. street, Jetpeen Pennsylsania aps.
nue. and E street. "
A IL kinds of Ladies' Garments, Dresses,
II Cloaks, Mantelets, Sacks, Zouavs Jackets,
&C., &C., cut and made to order, by every fash.
ion plate, In the latest Paris and London styles,
at the shortest notice. dec 3-3m
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
INTERIOR ADoRHHENTs.
zgs.sn,
1856. Al .lU&}kg9NM 1856.
EsaAk2d
PAPER HA GIN g 8,
OF ALL GRADES AND PRICES.

OF ALL GRADES AND PRICEs.
WARRANTED Gold Band Window Shades,
w Buff, Green, and Blue Holland Shades, all
sizes, made to order.
Also, handsome assortment Of Picture Cord
and Tassels, all sizes and colors.
Purchasing for cash, and allowing no old stock
to accumulate, persons needing the above goods
will find 1t to their advantage 10 give me call.
All work executed and superintended by
practical men, who have served O regular ap-
premiership at their trade.
Satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay required.
Please give me call. Remember the number.
JOHN MARKRITER,
No. 4S6 Seventh street, eight doors above
nov 26 Odd Fellows Hall.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
Chartered by Congress.

TNHE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON-
L PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
offers to the Property Owners of the District the
cheapest and as safe means of Insurance against
Loss by Fire, as any other Company, ss will ap-
dear by an examination of its principles.
The fact that all Of the Insurance Companies
Of the District are declaring large dividends TO
their stockholders, at once shows the great
profit on their premiums, and the consequent
saving to persons insuring with this Company.
ULYSSES WARD, President. ...
CHARLES WILSON, Secretary.
MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasursr.
NANA0ERS,
ULYSSES WARD, JOHN VAN RISwICK,
JOHN DICKSON, MATHEW G.. EMERY.
T. J. MAGRUDER, ]. G. McKELDEN
CHARLES WILSON.
Office Adjoining (north) the Bank Of WASH
ington. nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
BOARDING,

BOARDING,
BY the Day, Week, or Month, Oih or Uithout
Rooms
M RS. N. A. MILLS, having taken and fitted
lVl up, in handsome style, that large and
pleasant house, No. 5O4 Pennsylvania avenue,
third door east OF Third street, between the St.
Charles Hotel and Adams's Express Office, near
the Capitol and railroad depot, 10 now prepared
TO accommodate Transient or Permanent Guests
with pleasant rooms, with or without Board.
nov 20
The national Republican., 1861-02-13

TNHE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS.
L Bathing SPonges, Velvet Sponges, Bath
Gloves.
Brown Windsor Soap Honey Soaps.
Lubns Soaps and Extracts.
Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick
ers and plain bottles.
Bazin's Soaps and Extracts.
PhaloHs Soaps and Extracts.
Pomades of all kinds.
Hair Tones, &c.
With full assortment of new Perfuuery.
Hair Brushes, Combs, Tooth Brushes.
Fresh Medicines, Pure Chemicals, &c.
Just received at GILMANS
New Drug Store, $50 Penn. Av.
Congress, Empire, Saratoga, Bedford, Blue
Lick, and White Sulphur Waters, always ou
hand, as above. decs
The national Republican., 1861-02-13

EOR RENT.-Two or three comfortable fur
L nished rooms, without board, at No. ITS
Second street, between B and G streets, within
FIVE minutes walk of the Capitol. feb l3-4t
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
FOR RENT
FOR RENT

FOR RENT,
A TilREE-story Brick House, containing eight
"A rooms, in good order, with gas fixtures COM
pete, on H street, between Fourth and Fifth.
Also, q story brick COTTAGE with large
yard attached, corner of street north and Four
teenth street east. To punctual and reliable
tenants the terms will be moderate. Apply at
so Twelfth street, between G and H.
Ss: l9-lf
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
pRoTEcTIoH.

.\.,- PROTECTION. a,,,
Now let those insu,s who ne'er insured before,
And those who have, let them insure The mofe"
The Potomac Fire Insurance Company
Of Georgetoscn, d. O., .-aa.'.
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS, 1891.
STOCKHOLDERS PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE.
VNHE Stockholders and Directors embrace many
L Of the most wealthy and respectable citizens
of this District.
JOHN MARBURY, President. ...lE
HENRY KING, Secretary. -a.r
AMOS HUNT, Travelling Agent. .. o..
Office and residence No. 81 North A street,
Capitol Hill Boz 454, City Post Office. Orders
attended to immediately. Losses paid promptly.
Care for home, and ho,ss will care for rs.
nov 20
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
New York Markets.

NeW York, Feb. l2.-Cotton dull-sales Of
1000 bales upland middlings, ll3 9 liz
cents. Flour dull-sales of l0,5 500 bbls. State
cents lower, at $5 @ $5.05; Ohio, $5.4o 9
$3.50; Southern, $3.50 @.t5.55. Wheat low.
er-sales of $500 bushels California white,
$l.3s. Corn dull--sales Of $4,000 bushels
mixed, GA a 64A cents; Southern white, 70
"a 76i cents. Pork heavy yy-mess, $l7.25. Lard
dull at ct "a 10 cents. Whisky steady at ls
cents. Coffee steady-Rio, lOa @ l3 cents
Spirits of turpentine steady at 353 q 363 cents
Rosin dull. Rice unchanged.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
Financial.

NeW York, Feb. l2.-Stocks are active and
higher--Chicago and Rock Island, 5sa iii,
gan Southern, 33}; New York Central, 7sA ;
Hudson River Railroad, 45f Virginia 6's, 76t.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13

DR.. JOSEPH T. HOWARD.
OFFICE No. 366 Fifth street, between & and
~ streets. dec 4-6m
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
Shocking Calamity.

Chicago, Ill.,, FEB. Il.-seven persons were
drowned yesterday, while attempting to cross
Q small stream in Mercer county, ILL.,, in a
sleigh. The party consisted Of an old man
named Minty, Mrs. Mary Haydes and two chill
dren, Mrs. Elizabeth Hodson and two children,
and Mrs. Barge and two children. Minty
saved himself and one of Mrs. Hodson's chill
dren by swimming.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
Loss of o Baltimore Vessel.

Charleston, Feb. l2--The pilot boat W. Y.
LeitSh has just arrived here with seaman,
who was picked up at sea by the skiG Of the
Leitch. He states that he belonged to the
brig James Madison, of Baltimore, from Alta.
kapas that on the I'd Of January she was
wrecked on the stone breakers, and that the
captain and the rest of the crew were lost.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
Mississippi Steamer Burnt.

New Orleans, Tsb. l2-The steamer Charm
er, from Vicksburg, bound to this city, with
$500 bales Of cotton was burnt to the waters
edge below Donaldsonville yesterday. Five
lives were lost. The fire originated abaft the
wheelhouse.
Political.
Portland, FEB. lie. M. Banks (Republi.
can) was elected Mayor Of Bridgeford to-day.
Reorganization of the Minute Men of
.w 1856.
Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE Vigilance Com.
mittee of the Minute Men Of 1866, desiring q
perfect Organization, have requested the va.
rious organizations Throughout the country to
send copies Of their Constitutions and lists Of
their members to F. H. Knight, Chairman Of
the Committee of this city.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
Attempt at Murder with an " Internal
Machine"

Pittsburgh, Pa, FEB. ll.-There was a dia.
bolical attempt to destroy the family of Angus.
tus Hoevler, q well.known citizen Of Lawrence.
vile, by All "infernal machine" on Saturday
night. The machine was placed on the window
sill, and fred by means Of fuse.
The whole front of the building was shat.
tered by the explosion, which was as loud as
the discharge Of ordnance. Several bullets
struck In different parts Of the room in which
the Hoevler family were sleeping, but all mi.
raculously escaped injury. There is no clue to
the perpetrator of the fendish act.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
LOG A L N E w S .

THE PEACE CONVENTION was not in session
yesterday, having adjourned until to day, so as
to give the committee time for consultation.
The national Republican., 1861-02-13
Railroad Accident at Norfolk.

Nor7olk, FEB. l2.-Last night, an engine
and three cars ran into the southern branch o
the the ' signal deceivins & Ut the % eneineer No. No one
however, was seriously hurt.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-10

express or other chartered compan-
les, unless the same shall be prepaid
by being enclosed i'll stamped en-
velop of this Confederacy; and any
company violating the provision OF
this act shall forfeit and pay the sum
of $500 for each otfensc to be recov-
cred by action of debt i'll any court Of
this Confctlcracy having cognizancc
thereof, in the name and for the use
of this Confederaey.
Sec. s BE it .further enacted, That
the Postmaster General of the Con
t.derate States he and is hereby au-
thorized to make all necessary or
rangcmcnts for the transportation of
mails between the territories of this
and other Governments, subject to
the approval Of the President until
postal treaties can be ettcctet..'
PASSED Feb. q, 1861
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-10
NEWSPAPER La W.

n II w - III HAe A~A "
Subscribers who do not give express.
notice to the contrary, are considered
as wishing to continue the subscrip-
ton.
# subcribers order the discontin-
uance Of their papers. the publishers
NAV continue to send them till all that
is due be paid.
If subscribers neglect or refuse TO
take their papers from the oftlce to
which they are directed, they arc held
responsible until they have settled
their bills and ordered their paper dis
continued.
subscribers remove to otherpiares
without informing the publisher. and
the aper is sent to the former dlrec-
ton, they are held Responsible.
The courts have decided that re1us-
ing to take a paper or periodical from
,he.office, is pri,na facae evidence OF
fraud
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-10
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TO COuntryPTinterS. Il Merchants.

TO COuntryPTimers. Il Merchants.
The facilities of The Shreveport
Daily NJ.
JOB OFFICE,
are such as TO enable uS +. do prin-
ting,
Dy' any description, at Tie slortcsf ao-
Printers sending orders. can have
JOBS done at sufficient low prices TO
enable them to realize .ai. p-otit, on
the same.
TIE Nancy n|ust a2,rays c~con212aay
he OrGcr.
Country merchants. can save time,
trouble, and expense, by sending all
their orders for JOB PRINTING, at
the News Office. Shreveport. La.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-10
PROPECTLS
OF THE
BOSSIFR BANNER.

/ HE Bossier Banner is published
at bellevue. La. at three dollars per
anni,n to single subscribers. Adver-
tscments inserted at 81 per square Of
ten lines or less. and 50 cents for each
subsequent insertion. Professional
and business cards not rXcerGir" one
square, including paper. ten dollars
pcrannun FIVE dollars torsix months.
Advertisements for the year inserted
on very liberal terms. The Banner
is an independent paper, and has rs
large a circulation as any paper pub
lishcd in North Louisiana. Address
+ WM. VI. SCA\IANb
Editor and Proprietor
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-10
Strangers Guide.
CO,1RT HOUSE Texas street, on Ed

Court HOUSE Texas street, on Ed
wards.
BRANCH CITIZENS BANK, Milan st.
corner Market. Z.
PosT OFFICE, Market street, near
Milan.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Rev. Mr..
Allister,on Market and Milan sts'
BAPTlsT CHURCH, Rev. G. Tucker
corner OF Market and Travis SITS.
METHODIST CHURCH, Rev s. b. Surat.
corner of Market and Fannin SITS.
EPIsCopALIAN CHURCH, Rev. a. II
Russell, corner Of Market and F'ani'
streets.
CATHOLIC CHURCH, Rev. j. Pierre, on
Fannin, between Edward and Mar,
shall street.
IsRAEILTE CHURCH, Rev. r. Sarncr
Texas str. near the Court House.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-10
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CORRECTED Daily by ". &. Tryon
WEBSTER UN1BRIDGEb ~
DICTIONARY.

New PICTORIAL EDITION.
1900 Pictorial illustrations.
GOO to 10. 600 new words in thc Nocu.
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Together with all the mater OF prcNi-
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Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-10

provided or furnished under the pro-
visions of this or any former act,
whether the same are impressed or
printed on or attached to envelopes.or
not, or any dies, plate or engraving
therefor, or shall make. or print, or
knowingly use or sell or have in pos
session, with intent to use or sell, any
such false, forged or counterfelted
dies, plate, engraving or postage
stamp. or who shall make, or print, or
authorize, or procure to be made or
printed. any pastaSe stamps OF the
kind provided and furnished by the
Postmaster General as aforesaid. with
out the especial authority and direc-
ton Of the Postotiice Department., or
who, after such postage stamps have
been printed, shall, with lnteht to de-
fraud the revenues of the P"stotticc
Department deliver any postage
stamps to any person or persons other
than such as shall be authorized to
receive the same by amy instrument
Of writing, duly executed under the
hand eff the Postmaster General and
the seal of the postotiice Department
shall. on conviction thereof be deemed
guilty of felony. and be punished by
fine not exceeding $500, or 10y I'M
prisonment not exceeding five years,
or by both such fine and imprison-
ment; and the expenses of procuring
and providing all such postage stamps
and letter envelopes rs are provided
for or authorized by this act, shall be
paid after being adjusted by the Au-
ditor of the Postotiice Department on
the certificate of the Postmaster Gen
e,al out OF any money III the rcas'lrN
arising from the revenues OF the Post
Office Department.
.:Sec i. ind be u tarthcr cnacted
That it shall be the duty OF every
| Postmaster to cause 10 be drt;ic-d II
such manner rs the Postmaster Gen
erai shall direct, all postage stamp'
of this Conted"racy to letters e!cpos
tied in his otiic. for delivery ar to bt
sent by mail: and ii any postma>tel
sending letters in the mail with sucl
postage stamps attached shall onI
| fo drtace the same, it shall be IL,
dutv of the Postmaster to who's.
office such letters shall be sent 10
delivery. to detace the stamps and rc
port the delinquent postma st,r 70 til,
Postmaster General. An" II any per
son shall use. on attrmp' to use, IL
prruavment Of postage, any postag
stamps which, shall la, {. been betur
used for like purpo@cs. such person
shall he subject to penalty Of lift,
dollars for every such otfnnSe. to -
recovered in the name OF the Cortird
erate States Of America in any cour
of competent jurisdiction.
..Src ;. ind be It 5urfEcr ,a0ctcc
: That from and after the day wlc
H.; o. ,.C i,+, affect IA
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-10
The Daily News.
COTTON SEED OIL.

Gallons for sale at cost. 1t is ex-
celient for burning, or can be used to ad
vantage by Painters, as substitute 1or
Linseed Oil. Apply at the News ofhce.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1861-07-11
The Merryman Treason Case.

The Grand Jury of the United
States District Court of Maryland
have presented John Merryman for
treason. Mr.. Merryman has not yet
been surrendered to the process of the
Court, but remains a prisoner in the
hands of the military power at Fort
McIlenry. 1t is understood that the
records of the proceedings in the habeas
corpns case of John Merryman before
the Chief Justice of the United States
has only reached the hands of the
President of the United States within
the last few days, the record having
been either mislaid or delayed in its
its transmission to the Chief Execu.
tive .-Baitimor Sun.
The Attorney General of the United
States sustains the President in the
act Of suspendining the writ of ha5ea.
corpus in the Merryman case, Mr.. Bates
maintains that the functions of the
Executive, Legislative and Judiciary
departments are final that no one
can clash with another, and that the
previous judgment of the Supreme
Court against the Executive right to
suspend the writ of haJeas corpus would
not continue a binding precedent
The Attorney Generals opinion will
settle this matter, much to the chagrin
Of the Tory Presses of the North. lie
fully endorses the action of the Presi
dent.--Dubuqae Times.