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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-18

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INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF 0swEG0, NEW YORK.
CHARTERED 1853.
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HENRY B. HOFFMAN, Ass.k
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL
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HENRY 3. HOFFMAN, Aesaa
ROBERT SIMPSONS
Fire and Life Insurance Ageney,
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3D.. Prompt payment Of l0ooos.
4th. Policies in which the holders participate
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Metropolitan Fire lns. c., NJ,
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Mutual Life Insurance CO. Rev YoYk.
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Asssvsd. 100000.
JOHN YANT10,
Solicitor for the shove named Ooupanies. il an
thorissd to take Risks and issue nslieiss.
RBFDRUCEs IN DAv1NPo1S.
HI. Smith, Isq., James NeCosh, Esq, Nsssss.
kldridgs Williams; G. G. Blood, Esq; Hen. r.
Lindsrman; Hon. James ThoFinstou.
@O6cs over Eldrilgs 1 Williams Dry Deeds
0tsrs, Brady street.
june93 IT.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-18

DR. y. NE EaGGsART.
OPERATOR ON TIE BYE AND EAR.
kwusld respectfully iafem ths publie
that he he's pefnansntly located himself
in Davenport, lowe: He viii saesessfally treat
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- stsaishtsains Cross-Eyss, rsaovisg Oatssaets,
Pteregiuos, Tumogs, ote. Alen, inseft ARTIFI.
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ri - - defy DIGESTION and cause - pain what
ever.
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THOMAs POWELl's,
DRUG I FAMILY MEDICINE sronH,
JACODTs0.
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uAvNG ADOPTED rae CASH sYsrRn
II Of buyiag and selling goods, q prerered
to o6er at very low rnlan1, q which IrespsctfuI.
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Drug, 1sdiainsA 1eflst Gsels, ETA.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-18

1Anrs1ay 1vshg, Jan. - at Il 0'slssa
A Ii SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF PENN
~ sylvaaia, residsats Of 6sett soanty, Iowa, ~
cordially invited - atteud.
Tickeea admitting 0eatlsnaa sand LAly
SIG single tickets 90 dsllas, - ~ yresEsa =
the Secretary, -
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1856-187?, 1861-02-16
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wsitsr I'M iie gu bstImmeren. - Die MIlsr iins
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1856-187?, 1861-02-16

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1856-187?, 1861-02-16
git unalad1t&s grau.

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1856-187?, 1861-02-16

Sd Iistt bic mid ltsssn,
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1856-187?, 1861-02-16
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tistsit cine s.iuns. 9,ssntp9ilOitpNs anstsnsn, 70
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1856-187?, 1861-02-16
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1856-187?, 1861-02-16
Sta4ipu &crmamn.

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Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26
Batteries in Char .e>tGn NarbGr.

The following axe the principal bat
teries in Charleston harbor, bearing
upon Fort sumter and protecting the
channel:
/. CoJuznbia Battc2y.-This is erect
Cd on Cummings or Pelican FONT,
nearest TO Fort Sumter. 1t is com
manded by Capt. Green, and has four
ten inch lnortaTs and two CoIuubi-
ads.
2. .Stcreax Battery.-This is the
celebrated floating OK iron battery
1t was invented by the Cashier OF the
pianters'an Mechanics Bank Of
Charleston Mr.. Stevens submitted
the plan to Gov Picknns, but meeting
with no encouragement there, he show
ed his plan 10 Mr.. Hatch, who inter
ested the Secretary OF War, j Janison,
in it, and he praised the idea so high
ly that Gov. Pickens gave his CON
sent 10 the erection of il. His broth
er commands it. Here there are three
Columbiads, sixty four Founders the
front glance is protected by sand bags
twenty feet thick. The doors for the
embrasures work by lever, which,
although bomb proof, can be opened
and shut, through novel contrivance
by chain these doors are five feet
by three and a half. The "rat trap"
of this battery, as the place for the
reserves is called, is protected by sand
hauS fifteen feet thick Here one hun
dred men can repose in perfect safety.
The root of this battery is covered
with two layers of the Il pattern rail,
which are dove tailed together, and
closely pinned to the fibrinous palmet-
to logs underneath. The whole bait
terry is so unique and so strong, tha-
doubtless it is destined to revolution
ize all the old-fashioned ideas Of for
tiications.
3. Fort Morris Bottevy.-This is
commanded by Capt: Green. Here
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

there are three Columbiads and four
mortars, which can be used either for
Fort Sumter OF for the channel, begin
en- b0vlettc.
All of the above guns can be
brought to bear directly on Sumter,
and each one OF them can throw
shell every five minutes.
4. Green's Bastery.-This is also
commanded by Capt. Green. Here
there are four Columbiads, and two
forty-two Founders. en- barbette, which
will sweep the whole island.
5. Col. Mac,eady's Battery.-This
is defended by three forty-twos, and
one thirty-two FOUNDER, all en- barbette,
which sweep the island.
6. CAannez Battery.-This is com
manded by Capt. j. X. King. Here
there are three "a Founders. en- bar
bette.
7. Star efthe West Battery-Capt.
Green holds this point, with four "a
Founders and one i2-pounder.
s. Dalghrem Battery.-Ihis is com
manded by Lieut.. Marley. late of the
United States steamship Richmond.
There are two swivel guns of ten
inch; they command the Whole chan
mel up and down.
9. Vinegar HiH Battesy.-llere are
three guns, 1s-pounders, barbette.-
This battery is erected on the narrow
of Morris Island, where it is only 100
across.
10. Beacon Botsery.-Four thirty
twos, cn baybettc, are placed near the
old beacon, on a range OF sand h1l1s.
II. LighthouSe Battcry.-Ihis
most important point is guarded by
two torty-two Founders, en- b0rletfe.
The battery is erected on an elevation
one hundred feet, where the United
States lighthouse stands, which Is not
allowed to burn ut present.
u. Lighlhomse inlet Bnttery.-
This post Of the inlet is protected by
three twenty-tour Founders and two
forty twos, en b0rtette.
The entire island is thus fortified
in the strongest manner, and every
point is carefully watched day and
night by two thousand n.en.-Pfca-
YuHc.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

Wewerereqested tenotice something,
by some one, but we can't bring to
mind what it is, or by whom the re-
quest was made. Our friends should
always bear in mind, that We have
many little things to think of and if
they have notices Of any kind they
wish us TO bring before the public.
they should pen it down on paper,
and hand il IN as soon as possible.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26
Query!

What has become Of the gentlemen
who were TO favor us, with correspon-
dence from New Orleans, and sundry
other places, not a thousand miles
from here. Friends, If this notice
comes under your observation, remem-
Der your promises, to be prompt, for
We are depending upon you. Come
gentlemen hurry up, the ball is roll
ing.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

The Greenwood Guards paraded
our streets last evening, on the eve
of their departure. The standard
bearer carried q beautiful white silk
banner, on which were the following
words: presented to the Greenwood
Guards, by the ladies of Greenwood
and Caddo. God and our Rights"
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

When Won find a man doing more
business than YOU are, look ut the
advertisements he has III the papers.
The business man who puts his sign
in the newspaper, does a much wiser
thing than when he fastcns it over
his store. and who would think Of
neglecting that That MAN who ad-
vertises informs the public that he
wants trade, and his card III the news
paper is an invitation to customers
to tome and buy. Where one per
son reads in the streets, five hundred
read it in the papers.-No matter
how a business man is known, he can
always pick new customers, II he VIII
take pains 10 let them know where
he is and what he has to sell No
one can afford not to advertise, for by
negicc,ing the means OF securing
trade. helooses the best part of his
profits.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

We are authorized to announce the
name Of HENRY W. RHODES,
ESQ. as a candidate for the Office OF
Constable, for Ward Mo. i. Election
on the sixth Of May.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26
Job P1>;1l ting.

Persons who may be in the habit of
sending their orders to New Orleans
for Job Printing, wiz please favor
US with call. Billheads, Cards, cir
culars, handbills, labels, wagon re-
eeipts, tickets, etc, neatly printed.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26
Who'll Try 1t?

Perous desirous of locating them
selves in our midst for the purpose OF
establishing factories, should avail
themselves of the good opportunities
offered in the way of real estate. We
k 1ow Of imany locations here suita-
DE tor the purpose named, which can
now be purchased at very low figures.
;..sorC!ing a good chance for profitable
investment, and, besides, We know
that the citizens Of Shreveport and
vicinity, would extend to such IN en-
tegp:lse all possible encouragement.
We must and will have in the South,
manufactures of all kinds; and u bet
ter point than this is not easily found.
why, therefore, cannot some eiterpris-
i1g person make the attempt here
Our business transactions with East
<ern Texas, outside Of our home con-
sumption, would be an inducement OF
itaeL. I'VE should make our own
snoss; manufacture our cottenade;
aad /. hundred other things not worth
while enumerating. Nobetter opening
Is offered for tannery The proprie-
~ Of establishing of things this sort,
viii be apparent to every one, and our
citizens are in duty bound to agitate
tie sep, and urge the undertaking. by
.:,E-o competent and energetic party.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26
Shreveport Rangers.

This company met last evening at
the Gaiety theater for the purpose
of endeavoring to get recruits. Capt.
w. A. Lacy addressed the auditory.
We were not in time to hear all OF
the Captains remarks, but what we
did hear of it, pleased us much; and
the continued applause of his listen
ers, told of their appreciation of the
soul-stirring words uttered by the
orator.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

Several gentlemen, in the different
COMPANIES that have left and are
about leaving our city, have kindly
promised to favor us with an occa-
sional correspondence, should they
haveanopporunity. News of this sort
coming, from those we know, viii be,
we judge, very interesting to our
readers. We trust tha. the columns OF
the .Netcs Will contain many Of such,
from all who can make it convenient
TO enlighton Us regarding the doings
of our abscu, jIic@ds and soldiers.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

If Mr.. CHRIS. DRUM, will con
sent to run for the Office of Trustee,
for Ward No. 3. in the city Of Shreve
port, at the ensuing election he will
be warmly supported by many friends,
and elected if there is virtue in votes.
MANY VOTERS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

II. II. NORRIS will be supported
for the Office Of Trustee, for Ward
No. 3, in the city of Shreveport, on
Monday, May 9Th, next, by
MANY FRIENDS.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26
Keep ii Er.

On last Wednesday, amilitmy com
pany was organised at Minden, with
the view of leaving as soon as posi-
bic, to do battle in the good cause.
Gen. John l.. Lewis, ii We mistake
not, is Captain. A company LETT
Homer, few days ago, under com
mand of Capt. John Young.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

We are authorised to announce the
name of +. S. WADDELL, a. Il
Candidate for the Office Of Consta-
bic, for ward No. 1, Election frs.
Monday (6th) Of May next.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

We are authorised to announce
JONAS ROBESON, Esq. {thc pres
ent incumbent) as a candidate for re-
election for Mayor Of the city Of
Shreveport, at the ensuing May cleo
ton.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

Should our carrier overlook any Of
our subscribers, they will please leave
notice to that effect at our Office. Cor
ner Of Texas and Spring street, over
RaorS store.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

We are authorized to announce the
na,ne of II. Il. STEWART, for the
office of Constable. for Ward No. d
Election on the sixth Of Nav.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26
Saws the Clarksvil!e (Texas)

Says the Clarksvil!e CFexas)
Standard:
We have received No. l Vol. l Of
the Shreveport Daily News, a neat
little paper just issued by John Dick
inson, editor and proprietor, at Ss
per year. Success to enterprise.
The first number coming to us on
Wednesday evening, brought us the
fastest news we had to that time.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

We are authorized to announce the
name of JOSHUA BRYANT, as :.
Candidate for the office Of Constable.
Ward No. i. Election first Monday
(6th) of Nav next.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

We are authorized to announce
the name of Mr.. NJ. II. STEW ARD,
rs Il candidate for the office Of 1'rus-
tee of Ward No 5 Of the city Of
Shreveport. Election on the 9th of
Nav.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

Gur city wears quite a military ap-
pearsnce just now; scarcely an hour
pssses but what some wagons come
IA sail drive, with brave volunteers
from the interior. Yesterday the
Greenwood Guards, Capt. VIM. Flour
1vy, arrived here. They are de-
ss,n;ned and fine looking set OF men !;
on their arrival, several rounds were
fred in honor of their presence. May
they all 1--we to return and meet their
friends and relatives.
We are informed that no later dis
patches had been received at Vicks-
burE. than those published in our
yesterdays issue.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

A dog is counted mad when he
won't take something TOO drink, and
and a man insane W hen he takes too
much. A fnancier remaining res
peciable' with IL fortune that don't
belong to him while a beggar becomes
criminal for purlonging piece
of meat.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

~ Postnsaste1s are requested to
act as agents far tie Neaos, and re
tan ten per cent from, amount fo7zcarded.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

The London Era says: '1f a
light story may be used in connexion
with a great subject, we may say
that the condition of the free States
of the Republic OF America, reminds
one of a theatrical incident. said to
have occurred. A very thin audi
ence at country theatre once ven
tured to hiss the performances, on
which the indignant manager rushed
on with all his company and super
numeraries. and actually Missed the
audience Off the boards of the pit and
seats elsewhere-hissed them out OF
the house. So the seeding States
are likely to do with the free states" !"
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

Mr.. w. F. Butler, will please accept
our thanks for late California papers.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-04-26

Personal articles will not be published
either as communications or advertisements
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-25
AFFAIRS IN FLORIDA.
our ST. AUGUSTINE CORRESPONDENCE.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Jan. IL, 1861.
r~.e.rtaiNsy cf nc Arrival Of ne Mars-7he SECESSION
Ie.ara,.sa Eo % Pyscp.Sdseas tcas EgI.cedProrp,
ACTON u 0s Governor in S,ing nc Fsicrdl Properly in
", &as-H,e o. Secession Adion Is Receiecd Tie STATE
Tfeanay lias Ma DorG, in Is cDgers-Pass f5r Rdis
s.9 Mono % Carry ne Soerrmsrt7hs Rcopsnino Of
"e AfT7eea Slew lrods WiskeI at-7hc Ne,g National
g0c, d.
IT, THE little retired spot of Tie Sain, John q river,
rough on tho brink of theway travel North and South
VIC learn little that Is going On in he great world of
eire until is long over, and quito as soon then nv
New York newspapers as Ivy any other means n Is
seasted with telographic Dispatches os,on
through the country papers, but they are wholly un,o
Maole Of things done farther offr5m hem han
Charleston. For the last * months j. has been n5hne
for mail y fa over EIst Florida or 10 come
day two late, and letters from your city are
sometimes two weeks Their passage. The inhabitants
say this branch Of The public service with them has ong
abused, which they attribute 20 he avs extended
~cm Washington city 70 the Rocket CITY sometimes
called se State Of Ternandina--n The giving Of mail
conirsots 70 steamers not the service ami persons
travelling hence northwarty, has long beer The custom
% sDtrust letters 70 be posted after passing hat owo
md Dow, when i y possible, = O. deposi,ed = The