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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27
From the N. Y. Evening Post.
The CharlestO Raft.

Our Charleston correspondent has fur.
nished us with frequent accounts OF the
great raft which is now building for At.
tack on Fort Sumter. 1t is to bear heavy
cannon, its artillery men are to be shell
tered by cotton bags, and its perpendic-
ular sides are to be covered with iron
plates. 1t is to be showed ahead by q
steamboat. and when it gets under the
wallis, scaling party is to mount them
on ladders and the thing 10 done. Per.
baps! Some military men entertain
the opinion, however, that it will prove a
floating sarcophagus, ard certainly, II
history is any teacher or experience any
guide, we may predict for this scheme,
the same fate which befcl the batteries
and rats which were employed at the
siege of Gibrai.er in 1881.
a French engineer, the Chevaiier D.
Arcon, invented batteries with which he
was certain he could capture the Rock.
Ships were cut down and walled with
timber, huge rats were made of the
same soidity understandable by fire, lined
by sand aud cork, and SO arranged as to
be kept constantly wet. Roofs and sides
we're to throw off the glancing shot, and
the latter, mounted with heavy cannon,
were relied upon with confidence by The
assailants. After some hours firing,
however, raft on which the Prince OF
Nassau was stationed, took fire, and the
French engineer, who was on board, per-
ceived that his huge aud unwicIdy ma
chine, covered with bull-hides, COW.
hides, and ox-hides, began to smoke, and
soon after the whole fleet and flo,ila,
Rats aud batteries were burned or knock
ed to pieces. TIE RATS could not be
moved from their places, and became the
gravey ards # their crews, Such will be
the fate Of The Charleston raft as soon as
1t is towei, it it can be, within range OF
the hot shot OF Fort Sumter. On SO
large All object every shot will tell.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27
vaIley CITY NILS Agency.

AlTCHELL = JOHNsON, Prepvtstosas
MO. FAMILY FLOUR FROM The AB6vE
WN. VAN TUYApAx6n32 -
Nc %, Bsady street, second door below It
joly1G-d0
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27


THE New York correspondent of the
Buffalo Commercial AdUertiser tells a
strange story, whose denoument has re-
Gently been accomplished in the city OF
New York. In 1856 young Engiisb-
man was obliged by pecuniary disaster
to leave his wife and enter the British
army in India Lis fatherin-Iaw soon
conirivcd to publish report OF bis
death, and married the widow mot y
very disconsoatc one it seems) to veal
thy sea captaia. Sea captain and wife
came to New York !; sea captain died,
leaving a fortune OF 100000. Mean
while the first husband, who had really
loved his wife, heard # her second
marriage, plunged into dissipation, was
court marllaIled for some offence com
United in drunken brawI, and dismiss
Ell the service; he also came to New
York, where, destitute, departing and
miserable, his old habits chung to him !;
he sank rapidly from dissipation into
crime, and in September last was sen
fenced to three years Imprisonment for
forgery. On the day that he went to
Sing Sing, he gave reporter who visit
ed him Bible, present from his wife
on their wedding day 81 gave her one
precisely like it," The reporter took the
Bible and probably forgot the giver. On
New Years Day, however, he was visit
ing his friends. ard at one house saw the
connfprnarf If tho Onuvict's Rihla. II ho
longed TO her who was the widow OF her
second husband while still the wife OF her
first. An interview took place, Bibles
compared, s;o lies told, Giro instances ex-
plaiued important people were seen, o.
forts made, letters obtained, and the wife
finally succeeded in procuring her hus-
bands pardon from the Governor. She
hurried to the prison, and last week threw
open the doors to him who had no hope
of crossing the threshold for long and
weary years.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27
ECONOMY AND SECURITY.
The LOrillard Fire Insurance Companv
-OY TuE-
CITY OF NEW YORK.
1'O. "a WALL STREET.
Cash CAxt'1 100000.

PROFITS ANNUALLY DIVIDED. Is PER CENT 70 TN
DgALBRS.
FJNHIS COMPANY DIVIDES THREE QUAR-
tiers Of the net profits to the policy holders
in scrip, bearing interest without any liability 10
the insured.
This Company funds its surplus, in stsad Of
dividing it to the Stockholders, thereby giving its
policy holders greater security, and &C the same
time cheaper insurance than any other system.
CHARLES FOR GOD, President.
GEORos D. CRARy, Secretary.
WAsHINGroS SMITH, Vice President.
FIELD Il kAUFFMAN.
Agents, Davenport, Iowa.
frv6-dtf 81 n ffH ~
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27
CLOTHING.

NAO j II MI.
BACK TO FRANKLIN BLOCK,
BRaDf STREET.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING FITTED UP
l. room No. 3, As ABOVE, aud made arrange
ments to continue his business Of
NERO HANT TAILOR ING
in all its branches; hopes that old friends, d
the customers Of the late firm OF
H. II. Perks,
(stll desiring particular ht.l win continue thei
patronage and give him q call.
JAMES THOMPSON.
N. B. -Cutting, making and trimming also
rePairing. 1T.
jan2l-dtf
THE NEW YORK LEDGER,
1T Is SAID, HAS CIRCULATION OF
i 100000 copies, but its circulation is limited
compared with the circulation Of garments man
ufacturid BY
SAM. RNRRK.
At his establishment on Brady street, opposite
the Post Once.
lam now receiving the largest and most CON-
plete assortment Of 4
Cloths, Cassineres and vestings,
liver offered in this market. Anticipating : large
trade this Fall, have laid II IN un1sually heavy
stock, and the goods MUST BB SOLD.
Nv goods are Ill
THIS FALLS 81 YLEs,
Fresh from the manufacturers and importers. l
shall continue TO keep on hand large assortment
READY-MApE CLOTHING,
For Mon, Youths ard Boys, Of my own manafact-
IRE which will be sold 1t
IA - 80 = y n - - 4 = -.
Ishall continue 70 nanufacturs my own Cloth
ng thereby giving
4 BETTER 0ARlL1NT
For the same mo 10Y than any Eastern made goods
Everything in the
FarnishIng Department
Can 10 found. si3 44E
1880
Undsr Oloshing In endless vaSieey,
8tookss
1too, zns1
Handkosohleis,
Socks,
suspendsrs. y. -.
Also. > large and splendid assortment Of
Gn1rr9' - EAv0x4D,
The largest and hest ever offered in this market.
trust the public will call il and sxanips ny
stock before they make A1y inv setnsnsa, ~ a
very sure can sstisiy them both n pride and
quahsy u goodas N SAMUEL PBRnY.
- ~. y t0sady s6sss, slposiesPms 00ee.
aug21-dtf 80.
liz Is a;,.s Dttce.
DER30Na H0kplHl sLEASRS IN RKOcK
L. atg1sfe e $500 aatiAa4 tlst tlsiR
ssy .. ~ e 81 ei ssa =; n.y. E:}t =
January Ii, .leolt X
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27
Another Puzzle.

Pending the solution of the secession
question, good many newspapers are
puzzling their readers with puzzles
The idea probably is that those who
cannot solve these puzzles should not As.
sumo to offer solution Of the great po-
ltical puzzle that troubles the heads Of
the nation at Washington.
Here is puzzle for somebody to ex-
plain:
A lady sent diamond cross to Jew
A eller to be repaired. To
provide against any Of
her diamonds being sto.
len, she had the precau-
C*~*~***D ton to count the mum
Der Of diamonds, which
che did in the following
manner: She found in
the cross from A to B,
nine diamonds from B
Is to c, and from B to ID,
she also counted nine. When the cross
was returned, she found the number OF
diamonds thus counted the same, vet
two diamonds had been purloincd.
How was this managed!
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27

Three vssks, 80 squares, ysss. Is o.
tarsr svacs charged - tho r.ts Of s7,ss for
each 80 IL MI square,
tof one half square, two thirds Of The shove
ratss; =
Business Cards not to exceed lines, $40 90 u,
amman, -
For each change an additional charge OF % cents
per square will BE- me1o 49,
Large eats charged dosbIe The ssme dimensions
siype. - -
Yearly advertising contract. will be unjcr.tooa
'oaPTly strictly to the INN edatc business ~ The
savsssises ana all other advertisements sent in By
the sdsert'ser viii be charged sxtss.
Adyernsemcnts not accompanied with instruc-
eordingly.
Edittrial notices chsrgsd for al tho rate &c u
cents per me, or sght words, and special notice.
At ~ cents pr hoe, - 20 cent? limo per week.
All notices ior religious and benevolent pu,.
poses y any kand Whatsoever, Of ordinary length
except single announce peA,s Of marriages Ard
deaths, charged IS cents per inssrtion.
AdvsrtissUsats from abroad must be psid for
,"var'aUy - lsdsssee, snlc~ from approved
Agents.
Coptraets for yearly advertising .erniuable a,
Inc option Of advertisers, they paying an advance
msnt Of 70 per cest. on tho contract price.
Advsrtissmeets Inserted next 70 reading matter
- per cent. advance the above rates, and ksrt
on 1T or "a pages rs per cent advance o. resul.r
rates.
Alltransisnt advertisensnts must be paid for IN
advance.
Advsrtissnsats inserted il weekly en- reasona.
BILE terms. 10y
RICHARDSON. WEST 4 co
SANDERS 4 BRO.
n. FISCHER CO. .fu.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27

NORTHWESTERN
lNSU RANCE COMPANY.
OF OswEGO, NEW YORK.
CHARTERED 1883.
rASH CAPITAL AND SURPLS AS PER
~ Statement to Auditor Of State,
January, 1850. ................... $3.50, 9l4 SO
Total Liabilities,. .................. 37,2l6.7S
HENRY B. HOFFMAN, Agent.
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL
LIFR 1IeURAuCR COMPANY.
Accumulated Capital, $40, COO 90
HENRY B. HOFFMAN, Agent
iulye.d
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-27

The largest and hest ever offered in this market
trust the public will cali II and sxanine m,
stock before they naks ASy inv setnsnsl, ~ a
very suSe Icaa satisiy then both IN pride and
~ ~. y 0sAdy sssse, opposite Post O6ee.
augz1- dtf
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-18
COVTNGTON NEWS.

ARRIVAL OF ANOTHER REdIMENT.-The
Foriieth Ohio Volunteers, Colonel era.
ner, arrived in this city this morning from
Camp Chase. They were provided with a
breakfast by the ladies of the Soldiers Aid
Society, who are ever ready and willing to
contribute to the comfort of our brave
soldiers. We are informed by the Chairman
Of the Committee, Mr.. Easton; that the
Society is in want of funds to enable them
to continue the work so we'll begun. - Con.
tributions Of flour and other Iecessaries may
oe sent to Mr.. Easton. .'1's -
ANOTHER ARREST OF TRAIToRs.
United States Marshal @. B. Petit, of
Bourbon County, arrested and brought to
Mag coffin County, and @. G. Rogers, of Paris,
on a charge of treason. 1t is stated that
Higgins, who resides near Mount Sterling,
has been furnishing supplies to the rebel
troops in the Southern part of the State
Rogers, it appears, being mail agent had
established kind of fperambulating postoffice
between the rebels in the Southern army and
their friends in Kentucky, delivering and
receiving the letters as opportunity offered.
A number of epistles were found upon his
person, among them one from the wife of a
well-known citizen of this place. Several
other documents duplicating parties in this
neighborhood were found, the contents of
which we withhold, in order that Justice
may not be defeated. The prisoners were
delivered into the hands of Deputy Survey OF
E. Il. Samuels, who, thinking an attempt
would be made to release them by writ of
ho6ed8 corpus, conveyed them to Cincinnati,
and placed them in charge of United States
Marshal A. Q. Sands, who will send them to
Fort Lafayette.
The SIXTEENTH OHIo.-This fine regiment,
commanded by Colonel De Courcey, arrived
here yesterday morning, and partook of a
dinner prepared for them at Union Hall.
They left in the afternoon for Lexington.
Taken altogether, we think this is the finest
equipped, clothed and armed regiment that
has passed through our city since the com
mencement of the war.
MAYORS OoURT.-Thomas Murphy. was
before the Mayor this morning, charged with
abusing his family. Sent to Jail for FIVE
days. Thomas Creighton, guilty of disor-
derly conduct, was fined 81 80 and costs.
CHRISTMAS BEEF.-Several fine steers, one
of them noble specimen of the bovine kind,
passed down Scott-street this morning, on
their way to Cincinnati, where they will
serve to satisfy the appetite of some of our
epicures on Christmas day. ...'
THOMAS BAGLEY is the Union candidate
for Market-master at the ensuing January
election.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-18
MILITARY MATTERS.
MOVEMENTS oF TROOPS.

The Sixty-fourth Ohio Regiment, Colonel
Forsyth, arrived in our city early this morn
ing. The command embarked on the steiner
Jacob Strader, and departed for Louisville
about eight o'clock this morning. The regi
ment numbers nine hundred and sixty light
men, armed and equipped. -
A cavalry squadron, numbering two hun
dren men, from Sherman's Brigrde, under
command of Major Mclaughlin, also arrived
from Mansfield, and are now quartered on
the steamer Great Western, lying at the foot
of Ludlow street. The men are not proyi.
ded with a sufficient number of horses, nor
are they all armed. They will probably re.
ceive arms here before leaving for their des-
tination. Mr.. @. L. Read, Of this city, is
their Quartermaster.
The Fortieth Regiment, commanded by
Colonel Crainer, reached here this morning
from Camp Chase. The command proceeded
to Covington en- route for Lexington. The
men are thoroughly armed and number 925.
/ The steamer Superior had on board this
morning 100 horses, designed for our army
in Kentucky. -,-
Corporal c. W. Pendery, of the Fifth Ohio,
will leave for his company. now in quarters
at Romney, Va, on the oath inst. Persons
wishing to send letters, in his care, to the
members of the regiment, will leave them at
the northwest corner of Fifth and Walnut
streets. 'A
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.


PIXIES OPERA HOUSE. AT last the manage
ment has hit upon q success. Another large
audience was in attendance last night, upon
the second representation of Rob Roy. The
play passed off with great satisfaction, and
will be represented tonight. .,,...
WOODS THEATER.--Miss Adah Isaacs Men
ken is reapipg quite large harvest with the
Three Fast Women. There is no merit in
the protean production; if there was it would
not draw. The extravaganza is on the bills
for this evening, sg - ..,..g p.
NATIONAL THHArER.-0ld Drury with its
ancient walls, standing like monuments to
the departed drama from within their circles,
is crowded nightly, by che lovers of amphi-
theatrical entertainments. James Robinson,
the wonderful equestrian, who is as much at
home on the bare back of fiery steed, as
when on terra yfrmd, is the great attraction.
Do not fail to witness his astonishing feats
in equestration. Prev Job t7f1r
SMITH 4 NIxoN's HALL.-The CampbeIs
are not whit behind other institutions,
This excellent troupe of burned cork opera
lists, are reaping where they have sown, in a
pleasing style to the manager. GustaVe
Bidaux is indeed the finest singer we have
ever listened TO in minstrel troupe,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-18
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Look Out! Good News for ALL

TNHR NEVER FAILING MADAME
RAPHAEL is the best She succeeds when all
others have failed All Who are in trolble-An who
been disappointed, crushed and blasted BY false
promises and decet-an who have been deceived
and trihed with hy to her 70! advice and salts
those they love, consult her to relieve and IatSfJ
their minds. 4
In Love Affairs She Never FaIIsI
She has the secret OF winning the aneotion Of the
opposite sex. She shows you the
LlkeBess of Your Future WIZ or Husband,
Or absent friend. She guides the single to a hAppy
d is shS I hs nf H hes M Ha
stances, and the result has always been the means
OF securing .r #. n r- ... rrL II
A Speedy and Happy marriaGeS
She is therefore q sure dependence. --a.5.ss en-
Itis well known to the public at large that she
country, who can show the ikrnssgfn reality, and
who give entire satisfaction all the concerns
Of life, which can b. tested aAd proved BY thou
SANDS, nqth married and SINGLE who daily and e.
70 ALL .in business, her Advios = inyAlu
the result OF all commercial and business trans
Lottery Numbers given without extra charge.
MADAM hAPHAEL is bona EdS AstrologtH n
est AstroiSeisi Of the Nineteenth Century Some
fear, for she prscticsS nothing but vkstis recon.
satisfy the most fastidious of her respectability,
moral rcetitude and OF the purity Of her prOieaSoS
.,HlfinfsriswS are strictly private ana oOnAdss
Therefore, come one I come ALI to
No. 90 EagI Fifth street,
between syeamore-Atroot and Broadway, otHeiA
TERMS Ladies'. Fifty cents osntls@RsS; q e y n
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-18
Now Yerk nInrl,et.

NEW YoRK, December l8-The receipts
of Flour were "a OIL barrels. The market is
very quiet, without any decided change:
sales of 5000 barrels at S. 4O@5 60 for su-
perfne State; $5 7995 IS for WESTERN S5 70
as 80 for common TO medium extra West
erp; $5 90@5 95 for shipping brands of ex-
ira round. hoop Ohio. Canadian Flour quiet,
but unchanged: sales of 300 barrels So 45t@
so for supelfne, and s. 1907 80 for COM
mon to choice extra. ......y
Rye Flour steady at So 50@4 40; the
range for fine and superfine.
Receipts of Wheat 1921 bush. Market
quietand firm: GALES of 81 900 bush. at 81 26
@l' 20 for Chicago spring. ST. As for choice
amber lowe; 81 40@l Al for winter red
Western, and 81 39 for winter red State, n
Rye is quiet at S3@95c., with small sales
Barley is steady at 700S0c. The receipts o
Corn are 359 bushels the market is dull and
declining, without sales of moment. Oats is
lower at 42944c. for Canadian, Western and
State
, Pork quiet: sales Of 100 brls. at s12 '25@
IL 70 for mess, and So 5000 for prime.
Beef quiet and firm. Cut Meats quiet and
firm sales of 100 brls. at S@91%c. 20.
Butter is selling at ll@l5c. for Ohio, and
l6(92lc for State. Cheese steady at 6@9c.
Whisky nominal at 2OH@20Lc.
Cotton quiet and entirely nominal.
Cot1ee-High prices checks business; mar
ket quiet Sugar firm; 200@300 hhds Cuba
sold at-71z@S34c. Molasses steady; % hhds.
BarbadOes at 35c -.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-18


will ogree on solution Of the questi6u
whether the prisoners were contrabatd OF
not. II they were agents Of the rebels, he
says, it will be difficult 20 convince even un-
partial minds that they were less contraband
OF war than rebel soldiers or cannon.
In conclusion, General Scott expressed the
conviction that war between Amerioa and
England without more serious provocation
than is at presentgiven, is impossible.
The London Star thinks General Scotts
etter VIII receive hearty response in Eug-
land as message Of peace.
The Times says that General Scott. like his
countrymen is rather inclined 70 disavow
the conception ofthe outrage, than to repu-
diate It.
1t is reported that the rebel and Federal
privateers are cruising at the entrance Of the
English channel.
II is said thelAdmiralty ordered two ships
TO proceed immediately to the West Indies
TO act as a convoy TO tho mail steamer.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily Nevs
states that Slidells dispatches we're intrusted
to his wife as he was leaving the Trent.
The Paris PdTis learns that the San ia
cinto in November, searched French, DAM
ish and Portuguese vessel. These facts, says
the Idtrte, are of some importance, as prov
ing that the Washington Cabinet iaucies it
has power to exercise the right Of search to
full extent.
Specuations from France represent the
predominant tone of feeling as favorable to
a reconcilition between England and Amer
lea. F...
1t is reported that the French Minister at
Washington reported to his Government a
refusal on the part of the Washington Cab
met to deliver up dispatches addressed from
Paris to the French Consuls at Charleston
and New Orleans.
Hostile demonstrations were made In va
rious parts of England on the occasion of
| the departure of an Armstrong battery
| thence for shipment to Canada.
In the Italian Chamber of Deputies Rat
tazzi explained the failure of negotiations
| relative to Rome, stating that he was con-
vinced the French Government wished to
terminate its occupation of Rome, and was
a sincere friend to Italy.
Liverpool, December 6. - The Cotton
Brokers' Circular reports sales of the week
at $4,000 bales. Market closing at decline
| of l@19d per pound. AT one time the de-
cline was nearly I'd, but the market rallied.
Breadstuffs steady,
Provisions steady.
| Erie shares at 24923.
! Latest Intelligence via Londonderry
An admiralty notice was issued yesterday,
| requiring all men absent to return imme.
diately to their respective ships.
The iron clad frigate Warrior is coaiing
| for service on the North American Coast il
needed. '" ''.'
There was quite raise yesterday in slgsr
and saltpeter.
No charters are now being taken for
American vessels. ~r'. a.
Several Of the morning papers have leaders
on Mr.. Brights recent speech. a-.. .r....
The Times says: Let Americans Judge by
the speech of her greatest admirer how lit
tie can be said for her outrage upon a
friendly although neutral country"
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-12-18

FROM THE WEsT.--We find the following
items in the st. Louis Republican of yester-
day: .s.-.
A passenger on the North Missouri Road
reports that Lieutenant Morse, who has been
in Howard County for some days past, with
one hundred men, has been compelled to
send to Macon City for a, reinforcement OF
three hundred men, The present uprising in
Howard, it will be remembered, grew out Oi
the unfortunate killing of lady by a senti-
mel at the residence of Wade M. Jackson. II
does lot, however, appear to amount 10
much, although too strong for Lieutenant
MoIse's original force. . d
The same gentleman reports that Colonel
Foster, on Friday or Saturday last, made 6
successful descent upoRg small CAMP of Sc.
cessionists near the corner of Adair, Macon
and Knox Counties. He took the rebels by
surprise, securing their wagons, tents, and
twelve or fifteen prisoners Vi
Passengers on the same train say it was re-
ported on the Hannibal and st. Joseph Rail.
road that General Prentiss had left Rich.
mond and returned to the river, opposite
Lexington, bis force having been increased
to four thousand. Ha Irsr W f#s