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Smyrna times., 1861-10-17

He was left hanging frsm 81 q. m., TO 81 7
M, at which time Coroner Dorothy summone
Jury, who, after examining witnesses. return
ed verdict that Jacob Hamilton came to hi
death by sirangulatioD caused by hanging, b!
persons unknOUR to the jury!"
APoSt mOrtem examination of the body wa
made, and the neck, between the first and sec
ond bones was found dislocated. A pistol -ba |
was a lso found in the right thigh, embedded
some six or eight inches, giving comforting 9
evidence that Mr.. Cloak did not discharge all
the loads of his pistol in vain.
Hamilton was young man about 25 years
of age, and had formerly bSen in the employ o
Mr.ClOak bout two years. He had been engaged
in putting up stoves and making other prepa.
rations on Thursday, preparatory to a party to
be given to Mr.. c., by his daughters, in honor
of his I'D birthday. Il is supposed he secreled
himself in the garret. He was born in Tho
roughtare Neck, and there attempted to ravish
the daughter of one of the most respect1 ole
residents of that section some six years ago.
To escape the law he went TO sea, and was ab-
sent several years. 1t is reported'that he had
10 his possession a gold watch and lock of hair
taken from a white woman he had murdered
In Boston. This last, however, is rumor, aud
We have since learned that the hair has
been found in his trunk
as such We give it.
The family OF Mr.. Cloak are doing we'll, their
wounds rapidly recovering. DIR. Daily has the
case in charge.
The room where the transaction occurred
presented horrible spectacle on Friday morn
ing. The fragments Of wash bowl, pitcher,
lamp, chair and stand, which the negro had
hurled at his victims, lay scattered over the
floor, and in every direction traces of blood
could be seen.
Hamilton's pants, which, it is thought, were
lowrn off him during the scuffle, were fouad in
The room next morning, together with ribbon
in one of the pockets, both of which were den.
.i6ed before Squire Wslcott.
With regard to the manner of his execution
We will add that our citizens are opposed to
ynch law. az also to letting the negro 90 un.
lung, which, they we'll knew that were the
aw permitted to IKE it's course, such would be
he result; for, the extreme sentence would
be "sixty lashes on the bare back, and
old to the highest bidder" This. we believe,
the opinion of a legal gentleman VINO was
lere at the time. The question was, whether
he negro, who deserved death lsng ago, should
'e permitted to again violate law and outrage
society. or whether they should violate law in
s'nge instance for the purpose OF relieving
'oeisly of a demon. They took what they re.
garded the Lesser evil, and hsnce-Jacob swung
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
Fire i'm New Castle Couptv.

On Sunday morning last, the barn of George
W. Collyer, Esq, residing in New Castle CO..
some elk miles from Smyrna, was found to be
on FIRE. and was. together with thirty tens Of
hay' agricultural implements, grain. &c, en-.
Iirely consumed. The loss will reach nearly
if not quite to $1,000. There is no doubt but
it was the work of an incendisry.
Ar. Collyer's whea; and oats stacks were
consumed in the same manner last July, and
suspicion falling on an Irish boy in his employ,
he was arrested and committed to Jail, from
which, on Friday last, he was released on bail,
and on Sunday morning a second visit Of the
same kind was paid Mr.. c.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
SICKNESS IN THE CAMPS.

Among the camps Immediately on the line
OF the Potomac there is much complain. OF fe.
yer aud sgue, typhoid and intermittent fevers
They mostly yield to medical treatment. Il
the friends of the volunteers 10 Philsdelp phia
would send them quinine and such medicines
as are useful in fevers. they would be of more
service than cakes aud pies, and such frippery,
which are of no benefit to the soldier. Elan.
mel undershirts and woOlen socks are in great
demand among the Pennsy ylvunia troops
Packages Of such articles will reach them il
addressed TO the colonels of the different reg.
iments or 10 General McCall's division, which
consists Of thirteen Thousand sturdy Peansylva-
mans, who are now sncamped few miles the
other side Of the Chain bridge.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
War News
FROM MISSOURI.

A correspondent writing from st. Losis rep
Fesenss that great classification exists in
Prees army. Desertions occur every day,
and 1t the assurance could be conveyed to them
that they would not be dealt harshly with he
thinks the greater part of the State Guard
would lay down their arms and return to their
homes, as they are tired of war, and are only
prevented from desorsing in large bodies by the
assurance of their officers that ifthey are caught
they will be hung as traitors, and by the stories
of the terrible Union outrsges which are in
duStriously circulated among them. The most
exaggerated accounts ofatrocites committed
Oy onr men, destruction of property, burning of
towns and ravishment of women. are circulated
and believed among them. Eight or ten other
citizens Of this county, who belonged to his
company, deserted along with him and are
ready TO give themselves up.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
PIeMr At PENSACOLA.

Billy Wilson's ZouaVes have at last fouad
the opportunity which they have so long de-
sired; they have had fight with The rebels,
and. judging from the account which reaches
US from rebel source, they have no cause 10
be ashamed of the result. Orleans
dispatch. contained in d copy Of the Norfolk
Day Book, which has by some means reached
Bait more, ststes that on the night Of the 5lh
inst, detachments from several Mississippi,
Louisiana and Alabama regiments, effected a
landing on Santa Rosa Island, drove in Viii
sons pickets, and shortly afterward engaged
the entire regiment. The Zouaves are credit.
ed with having fought with great bravery. and
the rebels admit a loss of forty killed and about
double that number wounded. Indeed the dis
patch indirectly indicates that the rebels eve Mt
ually got the worst of the fight. although they
claim 10 have spiked the guns of the Zouaves
destroyed all their camp equipsge, and commit.
ted gtestsgiaughter among them
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17

Four negroes were whipped at Head-of- Sas-
sairas, on Saturday last. for stealing wheat from
Aessrs. COrbley and RhOchester. living near
that town. During the operation the news
Got the hanging of the negro Jacob Hamrlton)
from this town had reached them. when three
cheers for Smyrna were given, after witch the
fOgging was gone through with. Sixteen bush
els Of the ~heut were subsequently recovered.
Three Of The negroes were slaves.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17

The Richmond papers are filled with accounts
Of highway robberiss. slabbiugs on the street.
and burglaries. The Richmond Whig of the
10th inst', in noticing 'hem, says: %Ths war
in drawing from our midst the nnOst1urbulent
and unruly orour popalaton. has also supplied
their places with it representatives of the saost
dangerous end corrupt classes Of other cities
rufisns whs would ess throat for hf,y csnss,
and PerPetrate the grosssst outrages agsias.
law and hunaniy without the slighlssl CON-
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
STIRRING EVENTS AT HAND.

The excitement and anxiety which prevailed
Monday and the day before have gradually
passed away, and the city Tuesday, outside of
me movements ofthe sodiery, present quiet
appearance. Everything, however. betokeus
stirring events at hand. In few days il is
expected that our forces will be strongly en-.
trenched at Fairfax and Centreville. A strong
reconnaissance was made this Morning from
the neighborhood of Lewinsvlle. 1t is not
believed that the rebels will make a sta nd az
either place, but that they will retreat as they
did from Munsoh's hill. II is more than prob
able that the next great blow will be struck on
the old battle ground at Bull run. One thing
can be depended upon. that Gen. Mcclellan is
determined that there shall be no retreat nor
backward movement.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17

When Arkansas seeded from the Union she
came in possession Of property to the amoop ut
OF s35.00o0O0. Her Indebtedness, al thai
time, was s3.0O0.OO0. leaving q. balance Of
S32, ,O00, 900 acquired by secession, in addition
10 her other resources. The State has issued
war bosds to The extent Of s5.00O.OOO; aud
every dollar Of their property IA pledged for
their redemption. -. -
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
List or Lttters


Remaining in the Post Omce at Smv.na, Oct
5th, 1861
Ayles, Patience Jones, Maggie
Alison, Miss Rachel Jones, Rachel c..
Buley, Mrs. Lies Johns, Daniel
Burgess, Wm. Kenron, Mrs. Ann b.
Burrows, Mrs Mary Kox, Will
Barnett, w. G. Mummnger, Eliza Jane
Bishop, VIM s. Murphy Samuel
Beaston q Watkins, hiurpby. Robert
CIark, James NJ. Mccall, Miss Ann 8.
Carter, VIM. E. Morgan, Edmond
Connard, Isaac w. Moffet, james
Clark, John w. Prettyman, John
Chester, Miss Emma Phillips, Mrs. Mary NJ.
Cole, John R. Pritchard, Jesse
Davis, Francis A. Pennington, Laura ].
DOwnham, Ellen Register, Joseph
Driggus, WIN. Richards, Samuel H.
Evanson, Joseph Roberts, r. B.
FInlow, WIN. Rash, Mrs Lizzie,
Forbes. James Shark, d. VIC.
Ferel, John Spence, N. (Constable) }
Hubbard, VIM. Stewart, Mrs. Martha
HessneF, Charles Streets, Amos,
Hayden, Chas. Smith, John NJ.
llaston, Miss Alexene Smith, Rebecca A.
Hottec6er, Henry I. Smith, Charles D.
HOlfecker, VIM. H. Vail, Francis
Jackson. Thos. G. Voshall James
Jones, Margaret A. Wilson, w.
jones' Miss Harriet NJ. Williams, George
Jones, Elizabeth
J. EMERSON, p. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17

Two deserters from the First Delaware Reg.
lment were arrested near Prices Corner and
brought to this town under a guard of three
men, on Tuesday last. They were taken back
to camp the same day.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna. white wheat is selling at 81 35
Red, lSl 25 f; yellow Corn So cts white IS
Rye, so, and Oats, 80 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, 81 cts. per bushel. Butter, l6 cts.
per ID. Eggs, 10 cts. per aoz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 35; Red, 81 25; Rye,
60 cts.; Corn, Sc; and Oats, 81 cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
War Maps, Views & Portraits,

COLORED.
An edition Of the choiC est Maps, Views and Por.
traits, pub:lshed in HarFcs's Weekly since the COM
mencemert ii The War, printed on calendered paper.
beautifully cOurcd, Is now ready, Size of sheet,
4Ox50 inches, containing IL Maps, Views and
Portraits PcIurial Map Of the Seat OF War in Vir-
gnla, Missouri, tEn tnited States, and eight other
valuable Maps: view O Fortress Monroe Fort Pick
ems. and ohrr important places; splendid Portraits Of
Gems. Mcclellan, Mcdowell, Prsntiss and Lyon. All
were Drawn or engraved II first style Of Art, by
are printed IN superior style, and beautifully co.
lored. They vii! he found Artistic, Elegant. Orna.
mental Useful, and Of great value for Reference
showing the Strategic Points, Movements of the Ar.
nIes. and Places ni Occupation.
Single Copies, 25 cts. Six Copies 81 90; One Hun
dred Copies S'2.50. Sentany where receipt Ofths
money, Agents wanted everywhere. Address
EDWARD r. LLOYD. Publisher,
ExclmsIve Ageml. 2OS Bend nax. N. Y
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
FIGHT AT HATTERAs.

Another daring exploit in the naval service
is reported. Lieut., Harrell, ommanding the
steamer Union, of the Pstomse fotilla, station
ed at the mouth Of Aqua Creek learning shat
the rebels had fitted out large schooner in
Quan'ieO or Dumfries Crock, and had collected
a considerable body Of troops there. with the
intention OF crossing the Potomac, determined
that the schooner should be destroyed. He
accordingly organized an expedition. and with
boat and two launches entered the mouth of
the creek about % o'clock on Friday morning
The schooner was discovered some distance
up. in charge Of a single sentry. who Aed and
gave the alarm. She was Immediately board
ed and set on fire, and when her destruction
was rendered certain. Lieut.. Aarrell's men re.
turned to their boats aud pulled again for the
steamer. Their position was fully revealed by
the light of the burning schooner, and they
were fred upon continuously from both banks of
the narrow stream but not one OF them was
injured, though their clothing in many ins,Au-
ces was perforated with bullets. TAe success
Of the enterprise was complete.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17
Caution.

My SON. John p. Stsats, having left my premises
and Jurisdiction without cause the publc are hereby
notified mos to trust or haFbor him my account as
the penalties sf the Law will be enforced against any
ons 80 doing. JAMES SfAATS 7
TheFoughises Neck, Sep. SD, 1851.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17

II ia stated that the apple crop OF Western
New York this year wiI average more than
half the usual yield. Prices in Rochester range
from one dollar 10 ose dollar and seventy. We.
cents Psr barrel, including psckags. +.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17

eng TINES as published Every Thursday. By
x,st. o. HoEFKexkR. Editor and Proprietor, at
s.yrus. Dd.
rtx;-SUsscRIPrIoN.-O year. 81 SO in adUance,
3, 400 II 40; paid til end Of the year No paper
Sf.soa,ssei attl all arrears paid-onlg at the
s,sss q tAs Publisher.
a,gssrIsuSi FJr eoery iiu1re Of 10 lnss;Or less first
isrdss 50 cts; each subsequent insertion 25 cts
LLsrsl a,rsa-saeats made NTH yearly aud half
s.s.li sIs.r;isers
Smyrna times., 1861-10-17

Remaining in the Post Ohce at Smyrna, Oct.
5th. 1861
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-28

DAv vENP ORT n A e 4 ET
DAILY REPORT.

OYYfcK DAILY DENocRAT AND NEwsl
Saturday Eve, Jan. z6, lssl. J
The receipts Of grain we're large to-day, and
the market quite lively and firm for Wheat and
Corn. Barry is very dull. Pork 10 active and
hrm al quotations below.
frouE- Firm at sa.uoG4.25. Shipments IS 4
bbls
WnEAr-In demand and active at .0@7lc.-
Receipts S,0l5 bu.
BAELEY--Duli at 3o@33c for No.I; lower
grades 24g25c. Receipt. 1900 bu. Shipments
725 bu.
CoRs-Active It l7@lsc. Receipts 1866 bu.
Shipments 100 bn.
Oars Nothing doing-nomnal at l4Gl5.
DRESSED HoGs-{5. 5o@5.75.
HAY-Dull at s4.o0gs.OO.
CoAL-From wagon ! DC per bushel Coal Vil
ley caal &c in yard Henry county coal l0c in the
yard.
Woob- Hickory $500; Oak S4o0 per cord.
PouLTRY-Live Chickens Sl25@l5o y doz
Dressed Staoc y b. Turkeys, 5o@75c dressed
do. s4lOc y b.
BuTTKK-Plenty at l21z@l5s.
LARD-lo9l21.c y Il.
HAxs-New Sugar Cured 1l@12Izc per lb.-
Common lo4l.1ac per lb.
PoTAToEs-l5a25c q bushel.
TUR.Irs -20d3Oc per bu.
CHEEsE--Herkimer Co. i3Gl7c per ID. Wes-
tern Reserve llH9l2Hc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-28
DAVENPORT. IOWA. MONDAY MORNING, JANUARY e. 1851


PHILAD9 PHIA JAM Is
Although deep enow covers the streets 70.
night. the macs meeting Of the WORKING men Of
this city st Independence Square 10 largely q
tended, some 5000 or 5000 men etandine 90.
sie deep In the snow. listening TO the speeches
OF the Representatives.
The employee. Of al the large manufactnr.
ing establishments of the county marched 20
the place OF meeting. bearing torches, and ae.
compsnied By bsnds Of nusic. The mot,oe.
inscribed OF the banners we're mostly susges.
tive Of . aceful conciliaiion Of the rresep,
national difficulties, and expressive Of snpro-
baton fl the Crttenden's compromise Mr.
Isaac Van Houghton, SUPERB te8dent Of th..
PenDrylvauis Railroad Car Works. presided
over the deliberations Of the meeting A &C.
ries OF sby written resolutions were read ard
unanimously adopted, lamenting the pre-
ent national troubles insngursted and hsstened
ny roiiticsi demaRugUes. recommending the
repeal by the state Legislature Of sll obnoxious
lave. and the passage By Congress Of the Crit
tenden plan OF compromise or come other
measure to be submitted to the people and 10
case the present Congress finds i.t-lf unable
to agree upon any such terms. requesting the
members thereof to resign their cate. thu,
they nay be n!ied with competent Representa-
tives of the popular i'll The resolutions alec
deprcste any collision between the pow ers Of
the General Government and any Of the states.
AZ such 'slamity would etrike q death
blow to al hopes of settlement
b IT pledge the working men to sus,ain the
Federal Government 10 the maintenance of
It. powers. They provide for the sprolut
ment Of Delegates 10 the Mass Convection OF
worklnPnen to meet at Pbiladelphia on the
22d OF February, and a Committee Of :3 to
present their resolutions to the members Of the
Legislature and Conpr~se
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Missouri Legislature.

ST. Louis, J n. 26.
The resolution. recently passed by the Penn
eylvania Legislature ter dering men and money
to the Pr. sii-Dt 70 coSrce the seeding States
came before the House yesterday and were
referred to the Cummittee on Federal Rsia-
tious.
The same resolutions we're made the special
order for to-day il the Senate.
At Democratic csucns last night, rssou.
TORS were adopted sim.ar TO those of MIR
Crittenden.
Advices from different parts Of the State in
dica'e a union feeling, and that the Cony eption
will be n led with conservative men,
River fallen inches in the last As hours
and falling full Of running ice.
The underwriters have again placed IN en-
barge on all steamers leaving for the Ohio or
South.
Weather clear and cold.
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Military.

Capt K. II. Lissler. Of the Davenport Snsield
Guords:
SlR:-l am directed by the Commander in.
Chief of the Iowa Militia, to direct you to re.
port to this office. what number of men CON-
pose Your company, what number OF arms and
kind, together with the accoutremsnts on
hand, and If you have uot full complement.
to report. al lnvent,ry Of what nay be need
ed TO supply tie deficiency.
The condition of tie country is such that it
10 not unlikely that the services Of the citizen
and soldier may be required to maintain the
il nstitu ions Of the Government Of the United
States, and to defend the Constitution from the
vandsi hands oftrs,tore. Il is deemed necessary
therefore. that ou communicate 10 this office
& e willingness OF your command to ans " er TO =
call should II be necessary that one be made
for the purpose herein set forth. If there be
any hesitancy on the part of the members of
your company to occupy the post Of honor as
veil a. OF danger. you are requ, sted to recon-
struet your company. 90 that I'll may not only
be atle but willing promptly to answer the
call should the demand te made.
But If tn foregoing cannot be done. You are
notified to hold yourself in readiness. Under
the order Of the Executive Of the State. to de-
liver the arms and accoutrsmente in your Dos
session. to any other company that NAV be or
gsnissd. which will fill the requisites here in.
d Gated,
1t ie also desired. that your COMPANY contain
. sufficient number to man oil the srn-s that
have been assigned to you
Respectfully, J. Bowen, Adj Gen.
Carr r LrrrLrR, D. $. G.
BY order Of tie Gsssrner.
independent companies are required 10 re-
port to the Adiutant General, On the lst day OF
Decsmoss 10 each year, the names Of the com.
nanding ofhceis, number Of rank and file.
number OF srms, and kind, and accoutr~mspts.
ana tneis condition. number of drills each year
ana uniform worn. failure to comply die.
bands the company and iorfeits arms
j. BovES, Adj. Gen.
We have every confidence in the brave SOL
d'ery OF Davenport, and do not allow ourselves
70 entertain : doubt that if called upon b. the
Governor TO defend the State Of Iowa from the
invasion Of any barbsrous foe, they would vim
diests their proves upos the tented field ana
sanguinary engagement.
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Nxw YoRg. January2s.
FLouR-Market firm and without great change.
$5.l5M525 super St,te; $3.50 vs. Extra state
3o.i5G5.25 Super Western; $5.4ola5 g. Common
Extra do; $5.7od5.75 Interior to Good Shipping
Brands and Extra Round Hoop Ohis.
hYE FLoUR-Steaiy ut $40 l4.20.
WHEAT 81 .321 a Red Western.
kYk-Market quiet at 14a 75c.
BARLEY Firm.
CORN Market firm 679ssc Yellow Southern
OATs-Quiet at 3oW3sc. Western, Canada and
State.
foKK- Market firm. $lS.0s mess; $500 for
prime.
BEEF-Quiet
Ctr MEATS Heavy and nominal.
LARp-Firm.
BUTrER.- Steady.
CrEEsE. Opened steady at s9i0c.
WHIsKY-Market dull at lec
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From Washington.

WAsHIsGTos, Jan 26
Fifty srtillerymen from New York, arrived
thi' morning. and Immediately left for Fort
Washington. to relieve the marines there TEN
porariiy on duty.
1t 10 not true that Mr King. the First Aseat
ant Post Master General, refused to hold apv
communication With Ex Senator Yul4e he
eimply determined TO show him the papers he
asked TO see relative to the abolition sf III.
Post Office and discontinusnce Of the mai, TO
Pensacola. The interview was respectful On
both sides
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CANADA LIQUOR STORE
No. 50 Brady Street.

A SPL LENDID NEW ASSORTMENT OF
"A Foreign and Domestic Wines and orandies
just received and for sale low for cash, viz:
Superior Old Cognsc. Of th- best brands,
Cataw ba brandy, very fne and pure,
Fine Old Scotch Whisky,
O'G bourbon and Rye Whisky, guaranteed pure,
Sherry. Port and Madeira Wines. old ana prime.
Sparkling Catawha and Champagne Wines,
Of the very best brands
Cherry. Blactbeny and Raspberry Brandy
good for dysentery and diarrh~e.
Cider Vinsgas Connon Vinegar sorghum Syrup.
30, 4c.. &c., DC. fc.
Al q which will be sold at prices 70 su;t the
times. either st vholenis or retail, by
ise~a6 II. 3. Ridley.
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New Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON Jan %.
The Union resolution embodyiDg Critten-
dens proposition, recommending some 9th er
canciilatory plan, and appointing Chas.> Olden,
Pet-r d. Bloom Robert F. Stockton, B. Will
i,msoD, j. F. Randolph, F. Fre,nguy-en, r NJ
Price, Striker and VIM c. Alexander Com
m,s-ioners to Georgia and Washington, 10 join
Virginia and other state Commissioners 10
bringing about reconciliation. in order 10 pre-
serve the Union. came up in the Horse o.
dav. and after whole DAYS ses. on without
adjournment. 'ha- were passed hv 81 70 II
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One Hundred and Ten Day Baarder


NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ONTHE
~ l4th Gay Of January. A. b.. 1861, the firm
Of Miner. Haskell Co., Of this city, made IN as
signment of their property to the unlersi ,ned
Assignees, for the benefit Of their ere iitors Ind
all persons holding claims against said frm are
hereby notified TO present the same, duly verified
under oath or affirmation to said Assignee., in the
CITY Of Davenport. State OF Iowa. within three
months from the date Of tais notice.
Davenport, January 18TH 1861.
JAMES ARMSTRONG.
WILLIAM VAN TUYL, Assignee'
iaul6-2m
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Louisiana Convention.

Baron ROUGE Jan. 25
The day was partially consumed by speeche.
from the South Carolina and Alabama Comnis-
eioners
The Convention sdjourned after much dis.
cussion on resolution submitting the Seces-
sion Ordinance to vote OF the people.
vote on the secession bill will be taken at
IL clock to-morrow.
TIE prospects this morning were decidedly
favorable to adjourning the Con ention 10 Ne v
Orleans.
BATON RouGE Jan. 26.
At ten minutes past one o'e ock this p u.
the vote on the Secession Ordinance fer imme-
diste secession vas taken, which resulted IN
yeas ll3 nsyal7
The Convention adjourned to New Orleans.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-28
Important from New Orleans

hEv ORLEANS Jan &c
Csnnons are being iired, and the Pelican flag
everywhere unfutIed. There is great excite
ment
Returns from Texas thus far indicate An
overwhelming majority for immediate seces
sion.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-28

Tows was full of people Saturday,
selling produce and buying goods. Roads are
yet in very bad conditi n IN the country on
account Of snow drifts. hich are so deep that
travellers have 10 take to the fields