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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

I'm OoNCaas.-The oossert Of the
Philhsso.ais sesisty q Metropolitan Hall,
lase sight. uss very nice a6air-a eooplsse
:sesess. - shesh ~. Ths ~ ~ veil
d''sd-bsttsr thap - had sypsetsd. % -
soust sf the sztrsns severity Of the veeshsr
The psrleeneses vas spiriesd aud snli ssuioe,
esd II many instances gsaaiss tAlsst 90 lally
sPpsress. sailisg forth rspturous spplesss and
'esd snssstss. The isstrsasesal pessiea. M.
Der The dirsssios q ssrasssr. - usst esssl.
lssk Evssythisg pesssa 81. ssdss tAs dsres,
siss q Mr. J. Q ws'lass. sssAappily - she
lAsUee esl diessiaiaaalss andisasS, ,seull aeuare
~ essevstslste - sssissy On tAss 1haler,
- asees'A ~ Aeoe - lsns keas asGpls
sAne ssnsso 49,
1~1- 1A1&l amos ,XsgAi1 Al
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

Ds1aor1. Jan. g.
the plsoiOf the Borist >,.te (,o"..,,.... ~.
semt'sd - ID. ~. II u l-st svep,us, Dur.
susnt 10 . call II the ...n,,r " NV
- ssll 80 dsnssiy pAeksd, ant Auodrede
vers usabls 70 oItsin poa,,ltAaes.
Ihs meeting was addressed by prominsot
Ds."ostat'o aud Rspuhissas spsshsss.
RESOLUTIONS .srs adopted tavoring The ad.
'.'sso" Of the Territory south VI $3.50. a. Z
"s. ...s Or si'Aoss slsvesy. snS ~ North
~ tSsi NEE wee Tee s"eaiussa. Of the ,usi.
ave slave lev = prevent kidnapping. The "a.
pss! o. psrsoss' liberty lave The p~~v.sl,op
OF 'n's'fssenes BY Csogress with s.svsry 10
slave St-t :. dock ysrc. and interstate trade.
nr non.iotsrfsrsncs BY Congress vmh slavery
!" the D'etsiss Of CoIaobis. ~ssept v,sh The
consent q The people Of Virginia. Mar, land
sna nstriet Of C"'umbis. The perpetual pro.
hib,t'on Of The African slave trade.
!hrss dsIsgstss we're appoist.d 10 proceed
to Laos'ng aud urge the Lsxislasors 70 yeoxsi
sIl psrsonai liberty lass. ias.e
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

HAaansuae. r. Jan -.
n bill hss bsss issrs1sssd into the 0sosts.
ssshorssine ~ eosssosst 70 sppoia i've
ecmaissipsas r Wsshisotes for the 4th sf
rsbsssry.
Ths Srleee oeDajaspe ts-siehs agresd = ~
- M atevo = .-maSSoO 10 sks u.sosot
IN - oepsloeDnt y eeoal6sssoors - -
eseG3 ~ 6lpel sgoss - tssoss'i
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

GREEN kindlng wood is one Of the
so.nmodi,iss Of our market. and 6nds ready
sals at $3.50 per losd-mors or less. Thoss
Who like it should get supply while II lasts.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

CHAxGEABLE.-Of al things, (politic-
Ian. excepted the weather 10 the most tickle.
sunday il wss oold - Greenland; Mondsy It
sainsd after Ne manner Of . genuine Nay day;
yesterday vss much like Sundsy-mors %. II
anvthinR. SO ve 20.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

RicsnokD. W., Jan. q:
Rsssst psssesdiags q vssussl Aessse, hsss
snbistssvd psblie tee Ing. The 70 loving vs.
adePtsa q . lasSe oseesag iast oishs:
WNssDes The Leeisl ssuse hAs tosasily Do.
elAssd thst spy aet y sesss.os seeiass southern
6ssss viii b ssgssdsd by v.nioss - - Get u
pewOs: rt
Rtso ~, Ihas the sttsatios u he Lsgislatsrs
y called - de fsst q sa ovsspses q sosssiea
s0v actively bsias psspstsatsd q rcssesAs Ma
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

GooD DAY.-About 5000 bushels Of
wheat wss received by sled yesterday the
best day, - 70 amount. " have noticed for
three menths pest. This loeks like basinsss,
surely.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30
TME SCOTT HOUSE.

nN THE FIRST DAY or FEBRUARY
~ nsxt, this we'll known Hotel will change pro-
psietors. Ono Of the updsEsigned, the owner Of
the premises, and the osiginu proprietor, will BE-
in the ofkce 70 welcome Il old and new friends.
We 6Atter ourselves that With our experience
and our superior accommodations We can oder 70
the travelling public al the comfortsof we'll reg
ulatsd house 1t The low psies Of
One Dollar T3O1 D0Y :
We are determined that this shall BE- the best
Dollar House in the State.
One Hundred and Ten Day 1sardsr
eau b - oonodated. ranilies desiring roems
aso invited 10 eall aaA make their selections.
A Lares ssl QMmodie~s &s6se soaasstsd with
~ Hssssi
70 our farming fsisnds - woald psonise thst
the saos ibesatity will - sztendsd = then -
hssstoloss, sDd he highest prices paid = then
for that part Of their produce used By the House.
J. J. HUMPHREY : co.
jan39-d&wH
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

LARGE CoNTRAcr.-We understand
that Joseph Shi-lds one Of our leading grain
buyers, has contract for barley TO dll amount
Ing 20 $4,000 bushsia He 10 buying every
kernel hs eau get hold Of. much TO the trouble
Of the smaller buyers.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30
Rssss Ae.l g Cassasea.

eAsojoe. Jsa - -.
TIE Ssssts IL engaged Ssdst ~ t - =:
I'm. t1ag 48 NV III I1A0f) tssy53 vi
~ tie norss eosst - 10 'ssssse geAgeClI r
bill. 2ssss4l e@es49sele uYss 4a4RpsN1 i - ~ 4.
- vsts tstss - ~ .Pee1a9e. sooSt - u
80 sad yisiix5 slpds1aI ~
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

WE think yesterday was the coldest
day Of the season. At sunset. Thermometer
stood at ssro. This is snug winter weather.
surely.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

Nsw YoRE. Januasy -.
FLoUs-Mask1t les aotive without chauge.-
St.lO05.2s Sapss State; ot.13@5.4O Extra Ntats
45.l00535 Sup6g Weston; $53OtG5 50 Common
Extra do; $5.7J0t.7e 1nierior 10 Good shipping
Brands and Extra R1und Hoop Ohio.
kvB tL0Us -HtsaAy q - .AOM4.30.
WHBAf-Demand modesate. 81 Is fair Chica-
70 Sprng el.3l0l IS CanaAa Club.
RYs-Msrkst quiet - 7lsG75c.
BARL8Y-Firm.
Cosn-M Market Withoat eAanee. 6907lc fol
Mixed Western in store and delivered:
OATs-Dull st S6WS7e. Western, Canada and
HtAts.
Poax- Market I'm. 4ls.oe meas; $3.50 foz
Prime.
BBH-Quiet.
CCr AsA1s -Hssvy sad seminal.
LAsD-firu.
BuTrss. Steady.
CasEss.-Opsnsd steady = s0l0o.
WHIsEY-Markst shsds better l8026Ke.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

DEAD.-Dewey Bell, the young man
vho vss injured Monday evening. while rid
ing down hill. died yesterday moraing at two
o'clock HE funeral takes place from hia
brothsrs' residence. corner Of Second and Per.
~ streets. this afternoon st two o'clock.
Frisods Of the family are invited 70 attend.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

THH streets we're crowded yesterday
With grain and general farm produce. Farm
sss are ssxious 70 get their sts6 into market
while The slsdding continues good.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30
TO-DAY'S ADV'TS
THE LIE CLAIRE HOUSE!

THE LIE CLAIRE HOUSE!
AN THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY THIS
" well-known Hotel will Be opened for the re-
ception Of guests. The house has been thorough
y cleaned painted. papsrsd and furnished. A
new kitchen, laundry, etc., have been built, and
in Short the house il in better condition than
ever before.
The subscriber, formerly sf the Scott House,
has taken . long lease Of the premises, and will
offer superior inducements for the accommodation
Of the travelling public.
One Hesssdre6 Daw DoaS 6srs
can be accommoaaso' ramiliss desiring suits Of
rosms, with privilc, s finishing the same, ass
invited to call and s..4St their apartments with
eat delay.
r 1 good Stable eosnsetsd with the House.
p. J. GILLETT, Agent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30
hAWKEYE STORE.
JACOB WEAVER, H.,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
~ 90 Brady street, corner Of Third,
ivl6-dtt DAvBxPoef, Iowa.
i. a. REID. II. D..

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
t No. 3S, corner Asia ana Third streets, Dsv-
export, lows. :.
Or. Rae usn BE- consulted st HE o0ee st Ill
sneaesd. sspt2s
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

FoR the qualification of such Of biz
patrons vho wish to peruss the columns Of Z
genuine Southern paper. edited by men Who
subsist on live eoals seasoned With rsd-psppsr
sauce, Starr has made arrangements to rsesivs
sopiss from the more promiatnt points rsgu-
lsrly.
VIZ are sorry to geo that the boys d.
not take warning by the fatal accident which
occurred On Rock Island strsst evening before
last. bot eoutiuue to slide there still In the
moet reckless masnsr. Parents should not a.
low their children there Such sad warning
should be needed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

fsS sAa4 af5NA4 4tM @5 OsOeIO, = ~. -
The Lsadr ef to-dsg .gsis ssssrss ald Ases-
satses tAs ~vsTsttress u the .esoes assoee' .
nsel il rsgssd = thr pesisy = bs Bstish Vsv-
I sSnMent WIsh rslerea y : SOothsso C6eieosss-
cy. S5gN4 If8.E a. ~
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

To.soaa0w is the last day Of Jaseary.
This bit Of information may Be Of importance
o thoee Who have no almsnacs.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

b1O0vUUWOovWy - ~
The ad0issioe of KansA< erssies great sntha-
etssm saong Itpas,iss t0v xun were 1fe to-
dAy ~ osdss " We Hsvssiseaa ssssAl Ce~nis-
tn0.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30
X. r. PREITYMAN,

Il. n. PRETTY0AN,
(YoansRLY BURRows Pa1FFYMAN.)
CTORAGE, FORWARDING AND COA1lS-
> sion Merchant and Steamboat Agent.
Ne. 1, Hsussowss DlesA. Lovoss
anaA,tfl DAVENPORT, Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

Ma. NBslRY wishes subscribers to
distinetly understand that under NO eircum
stances will hs cell bis papers ior City cents
per moath, unless the amount be psid IN ad.
vs~os. Psrsons not paying in advance will be
charged at the rsts Of twenty-five cents for
two weeks.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

That old pioneer in the land ex.
change businsss-J. ". Harrison. sq..-is. "
perceive. diving . large trade io bic line
Not withstanding the herd times. Harrison
nsnsgss to dispose Of ~ immsuss amount o.
property With advantage to both buyers and
ssllsrs. Those wishing to engage his services
vii ct all times 6nd him in his cfiec, in Ds.
vsnport's blesk, on Main street.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

IGNATIUS LANCER,
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON = ACCOUCHEUR.
i OppIcR-South- east corner Of Brady sad 6ee-
end streets O0ce hours from % 3 4. ~, and
tetP.N. juns05 e
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

METRO o2oLooIcAL.- Langer's ex-
plaaAtios Of bic baromstric scale (sss record
for week ending January 27sh) may be satis-
factory % these Who knew notbing about the
prineiples involved In jnstrumeEtal observe
tien. but are. 70 ssy The lssss. ridieuleusly ab-
surd in view Of the uniiosmity required By
sueh observations. to render them Of sny value
- means of comparison and deduction Of
general prineip:sA Reduced to tabular form.
aestrding y Dr.. Lassss. vs shoald have the
following snomaloss sab'ss: Basoostsis sssls.
100 mioutss inch Thsrmometris scale. 100
minutes degree. esch ssals may Be right,
aecced,pgte Lasgsr. but not seeordisg 70
Gsstsr.- We would repeatedly repsat our
isquiry. vAsss is.tAs ssshssisy lse sssk.s
ssalsi IxouIssa.
VorB OF TaANKA-At . business
ass>ieg Of ths Ksyslsas soeissy. held st The
olhss Of John n. Day. Esq.. oo Monday last.
the ts'lesiag sssolasieas vere adopted mani
oousIy:
RsesIvel, That ", the members OF the Key.
seese dosisty ere under many obligations 70
Mssses. Dsvis 4 Sons. Of The Pennsylvania
Hepse ~ the suopuooe eusestaiomGne pro-
vidsd BY then fes our Hoeiety % the evening
of the 2lth inst. and that vs hsvs no heats.
sioa II ssyisg that the luxuri.s supplisd and
~ sbtli displayed y ~ pretss4siss ssl ss.
rsogemente. hae not been, and eannot be eur
posed 10 our city; furthermore, that this rec.
oIutsos Be entered upoa the records Of ear
Sesiely.
kssoJbe4. Thst ~ are clio usdsr lsstine Oh.
lgatioas 70 ~ Ppsss Of sAts city for its hearty
leeNprauee snd the very able maaees N
vAish y rspes ted ear Fsstival, alse Tor maoy
htogt erssted. RcSf. LovsY. PrsJt.
8. Z. BAaxlss. 0ssy.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

,. q. OuoRBY. 4. oLIvuD
not1s aHeskH Z oLuvAAE
T O0 PUMP NAKRRS.-SHOP ON TIE Al
ley, hstwesa Front and Second, aaA Bsady
and Naia streets, Oavsopeet, Iowa.
DAvMPoes. March 4OLdonwtf.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30
tn e CIT Y.

Jon WORK Of oil kinds neatly executed
lt this Office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

NEW PENNSYLyANlA HOUSE.
CORNER OF FOURTH AND IOWA STs..
~ Davenport, Iowa. DAVIS ! Sone. Projectors
Free Omnibus to and from the cars. O@oe for
Stages leaving for LsClairs, Prnoeton. Lyons. De-
VIII, 4AQuoketa, and Anamoea.
Hare O. Delior ~ dav. aag3l-ly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

a TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IA and Notary Public, No. Niskoils' Block, Dav-
export, l,ws. lmars II
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

A. p. 4 p. KELLY,
.nAOKIRS or BRRR AND PORK. All
i Shippsrs Of Live Stock, 81 Brady street.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30
Law Pnrenership.


\ TTORNEYs AND COCNSELORS At Law,
"A snA Notsriss Public. Alss, agents for the
Charter Oak City Fire Insurance Co., Hartford,
Conn, Capital, $500 ,0Oo City Fire lnsuSaass Co.,
New Havsa, Ooan., Capital, 350O,0AO.
Omcs iu LsOlaire Bloek. Davenport. sept
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

SOaaN xlMD810ANN.
I turer, one door west Of corner
~ Usdth and LsClairs streets, Davenport,
Iowa. All instruments Of my own make warranted
and kept in order, without charge, i've years.
N. B.-Rspsiring and tasins done st oil times
nd in the best manner.
DAvsnroRr, April l5, 1860. lapllS-dly
D. J. 0EvEWANCE.
nENTIST, SUCCESSOR TO DR. CHAS.
- 0ooDRIOH, would Invite your attention y his
great reduction in prices Of Dentistry, and would
Invite eli persons needing his services TO ca and
Examine work aud prices, ct his Rooms, nsAs d'or
% Shspherd's Ambrotype Gallery, No. 81 Bray
street, nearly opposite the Post Once.
N. B. Teeth extracted all hours Of the Day
and night, and al operations warranted. novs Il
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

EOW A0D .. 9WA0ER.
CARPENTER AND BUILDER, At COATES
~ ! pAtshia's old shop, alley opposite Engins
House on Brady street. tapaS-dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

CLINTON HOUSE,
NORNER OF CLINTON AND COLLEGE
" streets, Iowa City, Iowa. J. TsUsDslL. FRO
prietoe. -aug3l-du.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

n n.0 0ON0DOM. VIZ 0ALL.
OON0 OOu = NALL,
a TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
IA and Notssiss Publis. Once, North-wsst
erasr Of Brady and SECOND streets, up-staire-
ntrsocs on Brady street. july 36-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

OANsBON - WADDa
HOUSE PAINTERS AND 0LAzIeRS
/ j No. =, Esst Third street. Davenport, Iowa
Plain aud Decorative Paper Hangers, 0vainerss
Nashlsgs and Siu Wrtess.
Mseagu.C. 1 v. haviag had upwas1s Il twoAty
yeass' expssienss In The buslns1s, gaasa1tep 49,
tsfAeeion . Ill parties eatsuseing work = them.
Papss Hanging In every style, fso4 con-
tieoo.
n. b. Whitsning and Wall Celssiag. us9s-dea
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-30

J. Q. PARKBR, ND. o00. ~. AOAass =. ,.
DOCTORS PARKER 4 AcCARN,
physicians AND SURGEONS. OFFICE,
I No. Z franklin biock, second 1oor, Brady H.,
bstwssn second and Third, Davenport, Iowa:
DR.. PAREsRs residence, corner 9Th snd Ls Clairs
streets. Dr.. ESQ. w. McOAsM's rssidesce, east
sids Of RraAy, sseoad door fren corner sf sth.
nyl1-def
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-22
Edwin Booth in London.

Mr.. Edwin Booth, who last night made his
first appearance as "Shylock," in The MeT-
chant of Venice, scarcely corresponded to the
current prediction that he would prove to be
an actor OF the fiery, impulsive school,"
Those who, on the strength of this intima-
ton, expected that old fashioned rant which
still has its admirers, must have been grieV-
ously disappointed at Witnessing his very
steady and well considered performance.
Only in the scene which follows the discovery
of "Jessica's elopement does he let go the
reins of psssion-but even here he retains
all his self command, and, in spite of the
force with which he expresses his resentment
ofthe injuries he has sustained, and his reso-
luton 10 take speedy vengeance, he never
leads one to expect that the artist will be en-
ereed in the character he represents. The trial
scene was most creditably sustained. Mr..
Booth evidently understood the series of emo
tions to be portrayed, and all his details gave
evidence of rehection-the most natural ex-
hibition of feeling between the convulsive
sob which proclaimed at the conclusion his
sense of desolation and despair. In the FIRST
act, where he makes the compact with IAN
tonic" he shows some originality by the ex
IRENE levitY with which he treats the terms
of the bond, not allowing his inward malig-
nifty to interfere with the speedy conclusion
of his bargain.
That Mr.. Booth viii awaken that sort OF
admiration which approximates TO surprise
is not TO be expected, if "Shylock" is to be
taken as a sample of his powers. But as a
judicious actor, gifted with an excellent voice
and an expressive countenance which he
turns TO good account, he fairly merited the
hearty applause with which he was received
last night-London Times, October l.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-22
IN. q nnssnhln hnrse annnrh fnr q

gray Billy, passable horse enough for
roadster, but nothing extra for running.
We began to look upon the whole affair
with q good deal Of apprehension, and con-
sidered our friend hundred dollars out Of
pocket. However, when he led his horse
over the track and took his position with the
other nags, it was then he for the first time
showed animation and training. The mo-
ment he was brought alongside the other
horses he seemed fred with life. Placing
his feet on the tape, with head erect, he
stood motionless, straining ever sense to
catch the expected signal. II came at last.
"0ne, two, three, and away you go
Giving simultaneous jump the three
stretched away over the sand gallantly.
For the first few rods the one-eyed horse led
the race, much to the glee of the owner, who
cut up more monkey shines in fifteen
seconds than any poor Jocko on hand or
gan ever did in an hour. He fondly i'm
agined that he was going to have it all his
own wny, when jerks drew rawhide from
under his coat, and giving loud yell,
passed easily to the head, and placed gap
of many yards width between himself and
the two others before reaching the winning
post.
"Fraud fraud trick a trick That
ar blasted chap come here o purpose to skin
usH was yelled from the excited crowd;
but jerks, dashing up to the spot where
we stood, leaned out of his saddle, and
snatched the handkerchief containing the
stakes from our hand, without slackening
his speed. In another minute he was
over KNOLL speeding toward town, out OF
harms way.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-22
Liyipg between Two Fires.

There are several families in Virginia who
for six weeks have lived between the pickets
OF the two armies. At one place they occu
pied the cellar of the house most of the time.
They saw several men shot on both sides,
and daily heard the WhiEzing of bullets.
When the rebels made their sudden appear
ance one morning, they asked the woman if
there were any Yankees about. She replied
that there were some, and pointed in the di-
rection Of our pickets. Her two sons, mere
lads, were az work in the garden few rods
distant and the rebels, in their eagerness to
pop over a Yankee, opened ERE upon them,
but fortunately without effect. The boys
were down a hill, and inexperienced hands
almost in variably in such cases aim too high.
Two or three shots were fired before it was
discovered that the boys were non combat.
ants, only battling with the weeds among
the beans. In another place farmer had a
beautiful peach orchard, and the trees were
loaded with luscious fruit, but neither him
self, the rebels or our troops dared to touch
them, and they ripened and decayed untasted.
At Lewinsville a plucky Union lady re-
msined in her home and preserved it from
all ravsges by the rebels. She has many
interesting stories to relate of their converse
tions. They told her one day that the next
day they were to advance ten thousand men,
and that a Dattle would take place near her
house, but the next morning, instead of ten
thousand rebels, Captain Motifs batteries ap.
peared. A shell went whizzing at the pickets
who took TO their heels toward Vienna with
remarkable speed. 1t must require some
pluck, as we say, although the word, be-
| iieye, is not found in Websters Unabridged,
| TO live week after week under such circum
stances.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-10-22

The Missourians in the rebel armies boast
O great deal of their skill as marksmen, and
their exploits at Lexington showed that this
claim was not altogether unfounded. 1t is
related that one old fellow, during the con.
tinuance of the siege, was in the habit of go
ing up every morning within musket range
of the intrenchments, ensconcing himself
under cover of tree, and blazing away at
whoever exhibited himself above the Fede-
raj earthworks. He took his dinner with
him, and after loading and firing till noon,
paused for refreshments, (which ever as he
could with haste dispatch" he would smoke
his pipe and begin his work again. Acting
on the advice given to the 1rishmsn at Dom
nybrook fair-"wherever you see head, hit
itP-this backwoods rebel picked off one
after another of Mulligan's men with as much
csmplaisance as he would shoot squirrel.
Others climbed trees and fred inside the
Notifications at selected objects. In the re-
cent affair at Big River, Captain Elliott
states that white blanket, improvised as a
flag of truce, and elevated above the little
breastworks, was instantly pierced with
twenty or thirty bullets, showing the aecu
rate aim of Jeff Thompson's men.
Numerous instances of the enlistment Of
splendid marksmen are found in the history
of the struggles of the colonies for indie
pendence. A person appointed to raise a
counties of Pennsylvania had so many ap.
plications that he resorted to an expedient
for the selection of his men. Drawing the
figure of common sized rose, which he
placed at the distance of one hundred and
fifty yards, he declared that those coming
nearest the mark should be enrolled for the
service. More than sixty hit the objectl 1t
is told of Captain Cresaps Company of Ri
femen, that while one of the men held q
piece of board, five inches broad and seven
inches long, between his knees, another shot
eight successive bullets through it, off hand
There were fifty persons in the company who
could do the same thingl
There are plenty of "good shots" in the
West. The Federal soldiers enlisted from
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan
Wisconsin and Minnesota ought to embrace
thousands of men accustomed to the use o.
fire. arms, each good for particular rebel or
the battlefield. Troops go into the conf1ic
to kill, and it is their business before firing
to obey the command stake aim." People
who have hunted deer and brought dowr
game on the wing, understand that shooting
at random won't do. Let our Union volun
teers practice at the target and become sharp
shooters. st. Louis Republican.