Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-01


Our AGAIN Soos.-The steamer Pom
sroy which had shaft broken . short tim
since has received the new shaft. and will 500
b in sppls.pis order. and in the line again.
NEw LIBRARY.-Those wishing I,
investigate the mysteries Of spiritualism ar
invited TO avail themselves Of the advantage
Of the library at Stars See advertisement
Those wishing to enjoy pleasan
and revivifying fresh water bath, should spsn'
few minutes each evening down At Reips
Prstts bathing house At the foot Of RIPPLE,
street.
REGARDLESS of the law passed for th'
protection Of the 6nny tribe 10 our sister State
fishing 10 INDUCED in without stint. That Law
amounts to about % much % the Maine Liquo
Law in this sState-encouragss the art Of drink
ing rather than diminishes 1t.
RUsT.-There is good deal of com
plant among the farmers about rust 10 th'
wheat. We do not take much stock in tn,
story. A gentleman who has been travelling
about pretty extensively lately. says he nsve,
saw the crops looking, better in his life. Their.
10 not much doubt of il.
FIRST HARvEsrING.-The first har.
vssting Of wheat We have heard Of in thit
section 10 . field OF Fall wheat between here
and Buffalo. 1t is said to be an excellent crop
Those who sowsd fall wheat will realize some
thing handsome-as the times 60 now.
BARLEY.-The barley harvest com-
msnces this week. The crop is abundant
Lsger beer can be cold this year at the low
price Of two glasses for FIVE cents. Those who
are particularly fond Of that :beserags will
luxnriats this year.
WE ARE told that there is Spring
wheat in this town that is 90 nearly ripe as to
be ready for the machine within ten days at
the farthest calculation. That is coming IN
right early. The heads ara we'll filled, and
not damaged in any particular. This is a
great country, truly. Who doubts its
HAvELooKs.-We are glad to see that
our active and patriotic ladies are engaged in
the benevolent work Of providing havalooks .
for our brave soldiers in the South They will
aud already d. need them very much. Let q
sufficient number be made and forwarded -
soon as possible.
OFF TO RENpEzvous.-Lleut. Watt, Of
Muscatine, with twenty y-6ve mounted drag oons.
went down to Burlington last Saturday eve.
ming. on the Luzsrne. ss We learn from Charley
Asmussen, the gsntlemanly clerk. Col. War
rem is getting his men together as rapidly az
possible. These twenty five men 60 to make
up the Burlington company.
TRoTT1NG.-Some of the gentlemen
o wing fast stock are having splendid drives
these foe evenings at the Park Track. 1t ID
said to be choice fun to whirl twice over its
smooth surface at the rate of 2:s9. The track
could not be in much better condition than II
now is. and the managers intend to keep 1t go.
RIVER BUSINESS is not very brisk to
speak Of We understand that q portion il
not all the Northern Line boats will leave the
trade and lay up for while. soon. The freight
business is iust about as nearly played out as
pc ssible. 1t may be little better in the Fall,
but until the blockade lie remov ed there Ia not
much hopes of river business being profitable.
The people Of Winfield Township
have made arrangements to celebrate the 4th
Of July 10 grand meeting st Loog Grove near
Mr.. Jonas Haskells. The oration will be de.
liversd BY o. W. Skinner. E.q.. Of Davenport.
Other good speakers will also be in attend.
ance. Let all turn out.
JOHN MADDEN, Marshal.
FOURTH REGIAENT.-Geo.M M. Dodge,
Of Council Bluffs. has been appointed Colonel
Of this regiment. and John Gslligan Of this city
Ii utenant Colonel. Both gentlemen will make
eapitAl officers. and will no doubt give . good
account of themselves when the opportunity
presents itself The regiment will rendezvous
At Council Bluffs. and the officers are ordered
10 report themselves Immediately. Our fellow
citizen. W. A. Rsmmiugton, Esq will take Mr..
Galhgsn's place % mail agent between this
city and Marsngo. Good.
TIE case Of the State against s. X.
Abel for assault With iuten: to commit rape,
vas tried before Justice Wheeler yesterday,
ana resulted in scquitting the defendant solely
upon the evidence introduced by the State
All parties we're from Jones county. Stewart
for State /; Hubbsll for defendant. The case
vac plainly trumped up affair to extor,
money. The defendant was afterwards arrest
90 on charge Of assault. aud rather than stay
mere and defend. paid fine Of five dollars
which 'avsd larger bill Of expense.
ENGAarsa HELp.-Farmers are look
Ing up their harvest help. and getting read ,
70 secure their crop. We believe the standard
price 10 about two dollars per day though som,
think that $3.50 would be the right thing. Al
thiags considered, We should thisk that th,
best hands should not ask more than one dol
Iar and fifty cents per day. It is o. much !.
farmers can afford to give. and to men wh,
nave families to support, it will count highs
than the same price would last year. On,
dollar sod 6fty esnts is equal to three busbel
Of wheat. which il 4 larse .o,.,.....;. n