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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

sssse0S8 ana = Aooo4olpAo0N
:" Capacity " THE Road i no,C squSI 70 enc
!" the Country
hkEE THROUGH PASSENGER TRAINS
fSJNNECrING direct in the Uaion Depot -
- pittsburgh, with Through Trains from III
west IN Cities for Philadelphia, New York, Bos
.scs hait.mole, and Washington City; thus fur.
SINGERS unsurpassed, for speed and comfort B,
any other route.
RSPress and Fast Liassrun through 10 Philads,
peia without chanxa 81 Cars Or Conductors.
Smoking Gaze are attached to each train
.ssins. Th. EXPIRES. runs daily. Mail and F.. s..
iAne, Suraays excepted. Threoda Trains con.
neot dizsat Tor New York. Express and Fast
aAne oahaect for Baltimore and Washington.
suppress Train leaves Fttsburgh Ut 4. NJ, sr.
~ AZ :. ln 1n.ss or baltimore at Pm,
',n Train leaves Pitthurg s 4. H., arriving
Fh,ladeiphia IL r. NJ, New York $50 A. Il.
81 Line leaves Pittsburgh r. H., arriyss in
sraMaaeiPnia OF Baltimore at $50 "A. ~, New
Six Daily Trains between Philadeaphi. ~
New York; two Daily Trains between New Yorl
sr0 boston. Through Tickets Ill RaN lara soo.a
- either the above trains.
noas Tickets to Boston are gooe; via Norvioh.
Fall River, Or Stonington Lines.
Tickets Eastward may b obtained - . ~ n. i.
inportant Railroad Offices in the West ~ "a
hoard any Of the regular Line Of Stesn,ern m ~
AissSalYpi or Ohio Rivers aid Tickete westws,i
ssthe ofhces Of the Company in Boston. New York.
Baltimore. or PhilAdeiphia.
Fare always ~ low - by any other 70 ata.
Ask for Tickets by Pittsbursh.
me comPlet'on OF the Western CON, sections q
Ne Fennsylvsnia Railroad 70 Chicsso. makes ~
4e direct line between the East and tie Z
The connection Of tracks b. the r. iIr,ad Bride
. httsborgh. avoiding ell dIayags y ferriare a
steight, together With the eaving Z tine ~ "a.
ventages readily appreciated b. shippere e
freight and tho travelling Puolic.
advantage to ship By this Route.
slpy to Or address either Of the Glowing ~.
D. 4. STEWART. 1s4sl.r.l.
- Co.,, Memphis, Tenn; r. - = az. q.
sesis; r. q. O'Riisy Co., ~ a.svills. Isd.: "
ssngh.m, Louisyills, XVI 4 g. AAdnn, ledi+
q, Ind 4. W. Brown = Co., aad Arden j
s 5,sss r Ciniinnsti s. Pissss > @, 2eass-
III J. Ssssier SSli . vS., nossc. - Asv Yet:
esltinor: Asphy : Weils, bsIsess. LOW: = 8
stsight Agents st diGsssut noiss. n ~ 49,
49, SIsatessta facilities olSssl tt ~ n eGeetiea
- .pssdy q Lave 6sss, a. 90
tssvsins Is $500 s'.a assel psivi sG Psssa
:. 1seaghts westward 81 this 49,, ~ :, aeeer;.-
sons' G n % Forwarded fson FS flsasl,1aia, Nev
S.k, bostoas Ok Aaltiuose. = : - reist 4. ~
S Ga.cs q Ohio, Ksatuefy, I o3isaa, Illinoia,
wssSoa,n, Iowa, ~ Aieee1ss " RailsoaA direct.
ne fenn!ylvaaia Rajlveo1 - eooeeo1s =
ntesb.sEh With Stsansss 81 q ~ ca sseaSs
sSesvssded 2 Az psst 8 % o -, Mn1hinesa
ASnsse1Y, Tsaaessss, CnaSe1ss, p. mioeis sI.f:.
~ ;fs. Iyssseoasans .aasoan, = $3.50 Asssasas
- ~ - Etvss; aad q Clevelsa q 0aaAnshy -
western Lake., - -
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

Ratohslors Wigs aad Toapsss surpass all.-
They ass elegant, light, sasy and durable.
Fitting TO charm taraing up hshind-ne
shrinking Of the bead; indeed this is the only %
sablishmsnt where these things ere properly nm
aerst0od and made.
jySl~ly ls Bod street. New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22
Rittsbarg, IT. Wayne + Chicago
= ALL = o a D.

utV0O0e " - vV0y.O
= ALL = o A d.
Z
VARS RON FROM CHICAGO TO PITTSRUR0
~ without change, consisting with the great
PkNNSYL HAALA CENTRAL RAILROAD
New York Philadslphia, Baltinlrs and WISH
sgton city, aad ill the intexieS towns Of Penn
sylvauia, New jersey, New York, Maryland, 10.
Merchants BY takjng this route, will hsys the
sovsntage Of all the eastern markets ct no addi-
sienal cost.
nasoaes checked through.
1sAins leave the Depot CANAL street, west eide,
Chicago, daily % Ne arrival Of trains from the
Osanscting ct Orsstlins with Cleveland 1 Lake
shore \ 4. to Dunkjrk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
New York and Boston, and Ill the interior
towns of New England, via New York Central
and New York 1 Erie Railroads. Also South to
61eubsnvills and Wheeling, and Interior tswns
q Ohio and Virgins.
The shove trains connect at Forest With tssinp
- Mad River Road to Springfield, Urhano, Day
zen and Cincinnati. Aleo with tsAans at Lana ~
Dayton and Oineinnati direct.
9sse - lev - aAx sshes Reese.
Passengers bound east will and this route both
pleasant and agreeable, passing through many q
The largest and finest cities in the United Stctea
Passengers arriving ct Chicago on any Of tha
ssads, win 6nd attentive cheek agents It the de-
pets TO ressve checks and eo0vey baggage free y
sAsrges to the Pttsburg and Chicago cais. sleep.
,aG cars accompany cash train.
Tickets for sale at oil the principa! ticket ON.
~ in the West, and 1t the Oompe.ays once. cor
asr Of Randolph and DsazOoEn STREETS, or at ID,
Depot, West side, Chicago.
Re particular to ask for ticks = By Fort W syns
DAN. w. BOSS,
tssn1 Western Passenger Agent, Chicago.
J. II. MO0RB, Com. and OAaA As't, Chicsev.
Sseight Of all kinds ~ill be carried from Chica
soto all points Eas. At el times, st . laM -rate
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

tegelNbIe Lite .ueatctSees
ars well known 70 BE- inialible.
.yspeps;a, BY thoroughly cleansing the arst and
second stomachs, and creating a6o OF pure, heel
thy bile, instead Of tho stale and acrid kind
Slatuency, loss Of appetite, heartburn. headache,
restiessness, ill-tempes. anxiety. languor and mel
ancholy, which are the general symptoms OF Dys-
pepsia, will walsh, ~ . natural consequence Of
its cure.
Cbss,ueness, by cleansing tho whsle length Of
the intestines with solvent process, and without
violence al violent pursss leave the bowels CO.,
tive within two days.
Eeosrs ot all kinds, BY restoring the blood 70 .
regular circulation. through the psocsss Of rsspsr
alton in such eases, and the thorough solution Of
al intestinal obstruction in others.
The life medicines have been known TO cures
Rhvnat,sm permanently in three week 9, and Gov
in half that time, by removing leeal inn 4mmaton
from the muscles AMI ligameLts Of the joints.
Dropsies Of all kinds, by freeing and strength
sning tho kidneys and bladder; they operate
most delightfully."- on these important organs, and
hence have ever beeu found ~ . certain remedy
for the worst cases OF 0ruvH.
Also Worms, BY dislodging from the tafninst
Of the bowels the Shiny matter ." which tnese
creatures adhere.
Scar,y, Ve<,. aud Asoess,sss So.s; X The pr.
feet purity which these LIFE MEDlClNE6 CIV
to the blood and all humors.
&crtutic Eraptioss and Rad CONPL1xIoNs, D
their alternate effect upon the fluids that fsed thu
skin, and sallow, claudy aad osher disAgrsksbls
| compilations. =.
The use Of these Pills for very short time vii
effect tie entire cure Of Salt kheu'n, and striking
improvement in the clearness of the skin.
Cinnamon code and Inasensa will always b.
cured by one dose or two in the worst cosss.
Psles-The original prsroprietor Of these Msdt
cines, was cured Of Piles of So years staining b.
the use Of the LIFE MEDICINES alone.
Fever aud Ague-For this scoursge Of the Yves
ern country, these medicines will be found > salt
speedy and certain remedy Othee medicine
| leave the system subject to return Il the dis
ease cure by these Medicines is ro'nansnt--
| ~vY THEN, b SATISFIED AND scURgD
Bilious Fsvcrs aud Liver COmp@Gisls -GeneIs
Debility, Loss Of Appetite and Disease Of the Fe
maies--the Medicines have been used with tn
most beneficial results in case Of this scriptiOl
Kings Evil and Scrofula, in it, worst fern
yields to the mild yet powerful action OF these 70
markoblc Medicines. Night Sweats, Nervous De
bility, Nervous Complaints Of eli kinds. Palpita
ton OF the Heart, Painters Collie, are speedii,
| cured.
| MercwriaI Discasc.--Pers0ns whose constitution
have become impaired by the injudicious use o
MERCURY, will End these Medicines perfect cure
| Us hey never fail to eradicate from the system
the most powerful preparations Of 3slssparila.
w. B. MOFFAT,
1885 BROADWAY, NEW YoRK.
FOls SALE nv ALI DRUGGlTS.
dec i5-d&WlY
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

TIVE COPARTNERSHlP HERETOFORE
- existing between the undersiGnei under the
6rm a.d name Of RICBARDsON. Wner : Co.. Z this
DAY dissolved BY mutual consent, NJ. 0rvsH rs-
oring. The business will b conducted b tie
g naming parties, ct the same once, and nndee
the same style.
.: n. RiCHARDs0N,
GEO. R. WEST.
JNO. q. 0lvEN,
GEO. +. CARPENTRR
DAVENPORT, Monday. Oct Is, ls6e.
0ot2O-d6Wlm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

For dslails u investmsats, 80 small oasds ana
ins.saaees nay b effected in this old and.sub'
...sisl Onmneuv on very favorable terms
Hcciv 10 ". r. ROSS, Agent.
- DwslIinss and Farm Property insured. Tor
4 teen a years At very low rAtss.i
,vlo-dlv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

z RlANO AID ORaAT HAnurAn.
H3 ts.eg g doos ~ 49, ~,
81 lsClAiss atssces. I's..ssss1
$40: Aniasounsals II ny ovs 49, 49,, *
- - 49,: xi11est sea1ps, ass yssss.
1:ls-1o6 suu1ag ds1e stsii -.
D.,s.sss.:l - . l.,,,s-a,,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22
LEGAL.

DY VIRTUE or DRRD or TRUST, HxE-
ID eutsd BY Mary Jane Dowsl, q the 10Th day
Of Nay, 1855. and duly recorded II the reeocds
Of Scott county, lows, in book &c" !of
townlct mortgages, page 81, ecnveyingt 70 y. =
dated in the city OF Davenport. Scott county,
lows, to-wit The north halt Of . part Of the
north east fEsctionsl quarter Of section No. twsn
ty-six, township seyeoty-eight, north Of range
enssa - follows Ii Commencing .. : point Two
hundred and thirty feet vest from the south vest
corner Of lot No. nine in block No. I'VE in Acln-
cSsn: fcnos Vest on: and sv fsst
thence north sixtyfour feet; thence east one han.
dred and fifty feet thsLce south sixsy.fosr issl
70 the place Of beginning. shall sell the sSoes.
aid land to the highest bidder Tor cash, q he
Court House door, in the city Of Davenport, Iowa
o. the 9Th day Of September, 1855, q two o'eiosi
r. N. Of said day. CHAS. +. WHITAKER.
agl3- dtsl Trustee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22
P,lci6c Railroad 70 California!
C.. S. COLBERT e co.'s
sixth Grand QaaIterly Distribution

Cs D LOzsWE18x = OUGO
sixth Grand Qasrtsriy Distributor
900, 600 ARTICLES WORTH ssOO, 00O,
WHICH WILL BE SOLD FOR 100000 TO
q 30 cts. per box. Oar GOLDEN PEN II The
best ever used and 10 warTaated net 70 oosrode in
any ink. Every business man and family should
use tho GOLDEN PEN.
The following list Of articles will be sold 70 oar
patrons q ONE DOLLAR EACH snd need not
Of the articles may b had for ONE DOLLAR, and
then il il optional whether they send the dbl
LAR ana take the goods Or not.
List Of Goods lso1dsd - The DisviSxtiss Ct 3l.00
EseA.
Gold Watches, Silver Watches, Guard and Vest
Chains, Coral and Opal Sets, Cameo Sets, Chate-
laile Chains, Cameo and Lava Breast Pins, Mosaic
ansl Jet do, Gold Pencils, Gold Pens with Silver
~ lders, Landscape Sets, Revolving Bresstpins,
Sets Studs and Sleeve Buttons, Infants Annlst, ,
snd Neck Chains, Locksts eli sises, Gents Breast
Pins Mosaic and Coral Bracelets, Enamslled Breast
Pins, Mourning and Jet sets, Garnet and Caabun-
Gle Ssts Meals Sets Msaalion'' and ~ immense
Plan of Sixth Grand Distributor,
| HIGHEST VALUE or ARTICLES loo DOLLARS, LOWE
2 DOTLARs.
Certificates stating what We will sell each pogsou
for dollar placed in sealed Envelopes, with
= Decimal arrangement, 50 that in each hundred
Certificates there il one for
| COL ID weaTCA.
and there will also b valuable article In each
| ter. certificates.
tJn receipt Of 80 cents We will send you one Bo,
Of our Golden Pens, and sealed notice Of tho -
ticle which We sell for 81.
TRY U09 TRY U0s,
PRICES TO AGENTS, POST PAID.
Boxes Pens with Certificates. ......... s,
3 ........ ).
| Is IS ..........
/ Lon 100 II
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22
MEDICAL.
LIPEPILLS AND PHOENIX BlT1Ra

THESE MEDICINES HAVE NOW Been
] before the public tor . period Of THIR
YEARS, and during that time have maintained .
high character in almost every part Of the Globe.
Tor their extraordinary and immediate power Of
restoring perfect health to parsons suffering under
nearly every kind of diseaas to which the human
flame 10 liable.
The following ara among the distressing variety
Of human disease in which the
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22
CTATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF SCOTT, 49,
- In the District Court.
Royal A. b. Mills,
W..
Daniel +. Randolph, Original Notice.
j. Is. Gilbert and
Cook d Sargent,

To said Daniel +. Randolph, Defendant: You
are hereby noti6ed that there il now Ole, in the
Office Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of said
county a petition and supp Elemental petition Of
Royal ABB Mills, claiming Of you that two mortgage
es.one made by John B.Wlson, to Daniel Randolph
on or about the 18th Of February, 1856, for $500
and tho other made BY James N. Wilson, 70 }. b
Gilbert, May I'd 1854, tor $500. both on the ives,
half Of the north west quarter Of section number
twessy, township number 80, north Of range Eve
east Of the 9th r. NJ, be cancelled If record and
adjudged satisfied, and unless you appear and de-
tend. on or before noon Of the second day Of thu
ncxt term Of said Court. to be holden on the fl 81
NJ inlay Of August, A. d., 1861, default will b.
entered against you and judgment rendered there
on for the relief herein claimed, with iuteres
and costs.
COKBiN, DOW d BROWN,
ine0sl Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

- - -
MSUAAnoe ooMpANY,|
o. HARTFORD, COIN
a. Capital Asssvsas. ss,lss, lss.ss
Aseees, Ian. I, leo.
"a ss::s:.., e. a.: IS.
80 49, 13sy0 eeAe 3ssSSe. %
49,; Stocks 4e.,....... 344,slaSs 1S2ssSso
SX o'oe.s, 4c.,... ll,,eoo.oo llepooyOo
asss.s. sosd:.. as: 1900 1880 :;;::s:
=, .state, unincunbsesd. 71Sss ~
ccieeediaaeous items,..... NM ~
Oesn - hand ard deposit.
= O. saiI And In agents
Aasd'' ................. ss4Sls.ss
ABB. ss,lsl, leo. -
cisin' anadjastsd and not due, slss ,Ss7.I
gre and Inland Navigation Risks take. sslib-
Srel terms and rates. Kspseial a&tsatieo given o
.nsaranes Of dwellings and eontsnts for terms Of
one to hvs years.
HENRY B. HOFFMAN,
o.11c.-Roon No. l, HeansoS boei. MAJ
july6 du
NORTHWESTERN
INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF OSwEGO, NEW YORK.
CHARTERED 1888.
HASR CAPITAL AND SURPLS AZ PER
~ statement 70 Auditor a 6tats,
M..usy, ioov. ............ .v36s0ll.3f
Aossa Assoallueo, ........-........... V,3l6.JS
HENRY B. HOFFMAN, Agent.
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL
L1f1 IuSU1AuCH COlpAUY,
Acc undated Capital. - 81, 600 -
HENRY b. HOFFMAN, Agent.
Phonix Insurance Company.
or HARTFORD, CONN.
Cash Capital And Ssrplss, @ss2 rs y
ASSETS, JAN. lss, 1850.
New York Bank Stocks, ..l!e6s3 @
/ max Uord .l6o,I75 U
Other Stocks and Bonds, ............. 58,271 q
| lam IN BANKS. .................. =: y y35V "
Cash n hands Of agents..
med Of. Real Estate and Bank Stock, ia ,S3s
-. sss9,sss >
Total LiAbilitiss,.... .....4e,504 50
AEN8Y =. HORRAAN, Asess.
RooA Mol, Hofnan's Block, Main stssst
julyS-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
"A the late arm Of RIcuAspsox, WnoF 9 %.
sIe requested to bring then forward Tor sstteoeat
and Ill parsons indebted 70 said - - renresee
70 call and settle ct once. Il IL ahsoiuteiy 49,
:asy that our books should BE- closed. and thaA -
tnmediatsly. Persons having open seeenaes m
en- once, will shlige W BY rendsrinR o. q -
BtUHARDS3N, WEST 8 CO.
DAvsxPoes, Oct. 10, tsoe SSv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-22

N. B.-With each package Of 100 boxes W pre-
sent the purchaser lVO Ces1i1cstes, one Of which
j. guaranteed to contain IN order Tor . FINE
WATCH, OF by ordering 50 boxes in ono package
yo"r are to receive % Cer,i2catss containing
an order for . splendid SlkVkR WATCH, beside
. large number Of other very valuable artic.es
One Certificate sent gratis, upon applieation Of
any person desiring 70 ast - agent, which may en-
BILE him to psosuros vslusols article upon the pay
ment Of Il.
Extra Induse0ents Extra In6ncenets!
We have also On had the following splsndjd
articles which will b cold 70 the purchaser Of
GOLDEN PENS il like manner, for
W0 DOLLARS EACH.
Gold Chro aomstsr Hunting Cased Watches,
Gold Hunting Cased English Lever do. Jswellsd,
Silver Lever and Lspine Wstehss,O psn Faeed d.,
Hunting Cased DO. duplex, 0snts' splsodid Vest
Chains, Lsdie:' Gaa.a Chains, Ladies' Meek
Gold Psaeila, Fine Nsdailiees; Gold Regard Kings,
Gold rinss PiAin aad 1ssraysd, Gold Pea and Sil-
Yer Holders, Enamelle0 lesi 8ees, bracslsss,
lnswsst style, Esaosilsd Coral Ssts, 0sats' Seal
Hinge, Enamel LED 0arnst Sets and Tie lassst style
Of Ladies' Jsvsslsy.
DxtvA 1na1A0Ox1nOaAt0 :
With every hnx q Golden Pens parshassd Of
~ " will pre- sent eur patrons with CertAeets
obtain one u thsfegsgsng Splendid articles. THIS
yin = in addition % the OGtiAeoae given IN our
ene dollar Gsssd Disnibutiss.
piaass, Hsls1esns. 1usis 1esks, osv-
ing 4ashinss, IT,,
BOught and sold On cemnission. Any article will
b sent " the cosntsy st the lsvsst wholesale
prices with the addition Of pr cont. commission
foe forWasdi1G.
NJ B.-ls'ses Ssssed u every ssps- 0;sesisrs
g. 3. COLE0KRr ! CO.,
Obm~iss;os AsveSasss ssd Gssse1 AGits,
No. l4S 6outh Fourth strset, below Cheetaat,
PhiladelpAia, Pa.
- 1se oar integrity asd ability = f.lil or
eag:esaests. 70 =. - .ssr - :. e ssllo~ias
i. II Hesn, Esq, Csshf OatasA4ss Da.,k, Ps.
-. $3.50. : noo:a pAiis5 apAis.
10. fUl&nna esq., JewsllA,
Al.WAap. esq, PahlisAsf Il 1asAieas 49,
aas. !. 4. Busses. Es.sla, Oallsssass.
geh!s-A4sea
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-18

left flank Of the Massachusetts, resi-
ment, gave three cheers within 15u
yards of a battery of two twelve pound
pieces, and retired at walk until We
reached the woods.
1t seems, from the report of plis-
oner, taken at the battle of Bethel,
that we stampeded the whole regiment
as they all took refuge from the :'Vir-
ginia horsemen" within the fortifica-
tions as fast as their legs could carry
them. We suspected as much at the
time.
This is correct statement of III.
incident that has been so variously
stated in the papers. Altogether il
was tharichest scene ever witnessed.
and to hear the Hessians screaming
Virginia horseman! Look out look
out!' with only one man after them,
was worth whole week of ones life.
Capt. Phillips and hismen proved
themselves on this occasion to be of
the very best material for any eme,-
gency.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-18

For professional and business cards. (i!l-
Guiding the Daily paper,) not exceeding
f!v" lines. for II months, Sl3-without
paper. SO.
The privilege Of yearly advertisers is
strictly limited to their own Immediate and
regular business: and the business of an
advertising firm is not considered as incll-
ding that of its individual members.
Advertisements published at irregular
intervals. 5 per square for each insertion.
Announcing candidates for u District or
Stat" office, $40; for Parish Office. $ l o ::
irv "tiicc, S5-tu be paId in advance
All advertisements Tor strangers IRAN
sirut p"rSoAs, TO be paid in advance.
Advertisements not marked on the copy
f.,r specified time. will be inserted till
forbid, and payment cxIcted
Marriages amt deaths will be published
- news obituaries, tributes of respect. and
,uucr.l invitations as other advertisements
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-18
The Lincoln Comet.

We have been questioned over and
over again as to the authority bv
which we hailed our visitor of the
northern region Of the heavens the
Charles V comet.
We can onl y say that we suppose
it to be such, because the Charles V
comet, one of the most brilliant or
record, is looked for about this tiln,
in that quarter. But we are nor in-
clined to be dogmatical, and have nc
objection to substituting for this
name that of the "Lincoln Comet
a quite appropriate designation il We
are mistaken, and equally or more 80
if we are not.
The comet of 1856 is commonly
understood to have caused the abdi-
cation of Charles; but as that ac;
took place ON the 25th of Octoher,
1850, and the comet appeared in 1886
it is more likely that it appeared he
cause he had abdicated. Ths.one
probably appears because Abcan
ought to abdicate. Had he resigned
already, he would at once have sank
into such significance that no celes-
tial body would have taken any no
tice Of him; it is his position only
which gives him importance.
Another reason why we are in
clined to think that this is sum
mons 10 Old Abe to give up his mis-
used power is that, like Macherh'S ;
air-drawn dagger,
1T narshals him the way that he shouia 90;
to-wit, from Washington to Spring
field, for anybody who has noticed its
track for the rast three or four III gi.s.
must perceive that its direction ix
Westerly, slightly verging northward.
and Springfield is just about one de-
cree north of Washington.
That it is Old Abe's comet is fur
ther obvious by its getting plaved
out so fast; for its lustre is sensiblv
diminishing 9. and the tail (emblena1ic
Of his party or his army, as vou
please growing less every twenty
four hours. It's appearance in H..
north, revolving round and round
without setting, shaking its rra;r.
without intermission over the terror
stricken heads Of the Black Rep.,il;-
can crew, carries with it an in;eryr,-
tation too obvious to require eon1-
meut.
10 sum all up; if there is be-
licver in astral influences and E~r-
tents. who holds that, in accordsucts
with celestial proprieties, comet
ought to appear about this time, We,
defy him 20 draw programme o. the
time and style Of its advent and sub
department, more BETTING
he cNi~encies of the case than .hat
which the present comet has 50 tar
followed out.-Mob1e -idcertist3-
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-18

What would our wives say If
they knew where we were?" SAID the
captain of a schooner, when they
We're beating about in a thick fog,
fearful of going on shore. "Humph I!
I should not mind that replied :he
mate, "if we only knew whert We
were ourselves"
Shreveport daily news., 1861-07-18

stage is waiting: SO give you until
tomorrow to think of my Offer
The morrow came-the manager
was fairly caught; so, to make the
best of bad bargain, he boldly Of
fered the Scotchman twenty-five
pounds per week, which he, prudent
man, was too good a judge to refuse.