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

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

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DOCTORS PARKER = MCCAIN,
physicians AND SURGEONS. OFFICE,
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streets. DR.. CSC. w. McUARN's residence, east
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-08

physician AND SURGEON. OFFICE
/ No. rs, corner Main AMI Third streets, Dav-
export, lows
DIR. REID can be consulted at his Office 1t al
bours of tho day and night, unless professionally
engaged. sspt3t
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-08
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BANKER 4 DEAL HR IN EXCnANcE.
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A TTORNEY At LAW AND NOTARY PUR.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-08

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

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

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1ARPENTER AND BUILDER, At COATES
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The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23

they ask Us for aid they should % magnani
nous and just to their brethren Of the West.
| am sorry, Mr.. Speaker, g have been
compelled to say what may seem harsh and
unkind, but am here to represent ny people,
and in doing 50 am forced to tell my Eastern
friends in plain tones just what We AK and
demand as our right The TRUTH shall BE-
told though the heavens fall
4 word or two more. and ! am done
When this bill passed the House Of Delegates
il was generally believed that troubles, per
haps civil war, would soon he upon IS. IN
that view Of the case thonght il eminenty
proper that the State should be ii condition
to defend herself from attack But now the
whole phase Of things i changed thu cvac-
uation Of Fort Sumter and other forts ia the
seeded States leaves scarcely possibility Of
collision, and the certainty almost. that the
Convention will adopt the Peace Conference
propositions. and thus in all human prohabll-
ity avert the threatened danger, leaves, as
think no necessity for such large appropri-
alton Besides, | want the Convention to
shoulder some Of the responsibility. If they
50 direct, am willing to vote appropriations
not otherwise.
/ therefore will vote to lay the bill On the
table for the present If the necessity Should
arise, We can easily call it up and pass it be-
fore We adjourn
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23
SELECT POETRY.
The First Violet.

When heaviest lay. the winter snow,
The hidden leaves were green
Above the bitter blast might blow,
But little cared the floweret low,
Beneath its ample screen.
The old oak round its shoulders bare,
Its tattered garment drew
Grim relic of the years despair
While, hopeful in is sheltered lair,
The budding violet grew.
Under blue skies and sunlight, mild
March. with it. balmiest breath,
Upon the snow-drtts hreathed and smiled,
And through them looked the winter chile
Life IN the arms Of death.
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23

a dandy observed that he had put plate
Of brass on his boot to keep him upright
''Well balanced By jing,'' sai1 Dutchnan !;
''brass at both ends
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23

WHATEVER errand We ceme upon to tho
throne Of grace, according to Gods will, Hs
may with humble boldness mention Christ
name and plead that We are related 70 Him,
and He il concerned for Us: an answer Of
peace is promised to us.
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23

It has long been said that 'Brittania rules
the waves, : but since the fort and arsenal
capturing business has Aourished so, down
South, we must surely agree that South Car
olina is First on the Seize =
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23

Souls rich il grace practice that then
selves which they prescribe to others.
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23

a somewhat novel wedding occurred at
the Church Of the Holy Trinity, in Brooklyn.
last week. Ten married sisters appeared with
their ten husbands, and small army Of chill
dren, to celebrate the marriage Of the elev-
enth sister.
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23

TIE cotton States now hold sixteen Of the
forts Of the South, and the Federal Govern
ment has seven. Fortunately, with the ex-
cepiton Of Forts Sumter, Moultrie and Pinck-
ney, they are 50 far apart that they cannot
think Of bombarding each other.
The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-23

SELECT SAYINGS head fnll of knowl-
edge, and heart full Of lnsts. will sink the
soul into the lowest hell -Le.Jchild
Procrastination is the kidnapper of souls,
and the recruiting officer Of he'll. Irring.
Prayer il key, which being turned BY the
hand Of faith, unlocks all tod ! treasure.
duon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
Newspapers ssHard Up.''

We learn from the Clarke County C0nserDa-
tor that in the counties of Clarke, Frederick,
Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire. She
nandoah, Page, Warren, Rockingham, Augusta
and Loudoun, there wers published before th e
war, tDenty three newspapers. Now we know
of but seoen that are published in these counties,
only three of which are pablished regularly ev-
cry week, and all, with one exception, consider
ably reduced in dimensions. Those entirely dis
continued, are the Berryville Journal, Charles
town Spirit@ Jefferson and Independent Demo
erat, Shepherdstown Register, Martinsburg A.
n'srican, Berkeley Springs Constitution, Rom
ney IntetIagencer and argus Piedmont Indepen
dent, Woodstock Tenth Legion, Luray Reuiep,
Front Royal Gazette, Harrisonburg Citizen, Haz-
ley Democrat Staunton VIsdicator and Lees
burg Mirror. The balance are published occa-
sionally. Though the times thus ruin the Press
of the Safe, and though Editors are compelled
to pay three and four times as much as they
usedato do for PARTICLES necessary to publish
newspaper, yet there are some Jeao nconsiderate
and unreasonable persons who complain of those
VINO keep their papers in existence by the pub
ltcation of half sheets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
Important from MissOuri..-The Capture OF
Montgomery Confirmed.

The telegraph has already announced the bril-
liant victory recently won by our forces in Mis-
souri,, and the reported capture Of Montgomery
and his band of Jayhawkers. The following in
teresting particulars we take from the Memphis
.4Ualanche, of the I'd instant
A gentleman who reached this city yesterday
on the steamer Yazoo, brings confirmation of
the reported capture of Montgomery, the sur
rounding of Seigel, and the advance of Price
upon St. Louis. He left New Madrid before day
Saturday morning, and brings the following re-
port Of the news il circulation there, and gene
rally believed during the day of Friday:
Gen. Raines, in command of his own brigade
and those of Parsons and Green, had cut Mont
gomery's forces all to pieces, and taken him a
prisoner.
Gen. McCulloch had surrounded Seigel at Se-
dalia, and it was believed that the latter would
be forced to surrender Or have his forces cut to
pieces.
Gen. Price had crossed the Gasconde river en-
the way to st. Louis, and the people everywhere
were ftocking to his support with great enthusi-
asm. His force is said to be very large, and he
was receiving accessions daily. 1t was believed
that he would have an army Of 0,000 before
reaching st. Louis, Tor which point he was jour
neying.
The latest report from Cairo was that the Fed
erals had become alarmed for the safety of st.
Louis, and that nine steamboats, full of soldiers
had been sent to Cairo from that point.
The foregoing was currently reported and gen.
orally believed at New Madrid on Friday.
Since the above was written we learn that a
gentleman, just from Paducah, reports that both
Cairo and Paducah are being evacuated Of Fede-
raj troops, and that they are being sent to st.
Louis with al possible dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
Gen. FIoyd,s Command.

Gen. Floyd's command is now aI Dublin De-
pot il Pulaski county where, il is supposed, il
will go into wnter quarters. Col. Starke's Reg
iment and Gen'l Donnelson's Tennessee BRIGADE
which were attached 10 Gen'i Floyds command
have been ordered to report, themselves to Gen
Lee in Charleston, South Carolina. 5ga
The Cincinnati "Times," in an article on Ro.
sencTantz's operations, awards the palm of Gen.
eralshp to Floyd, and thus concludes
ssTne result IS just this: Floyd has escaped q
second time, when he should have been captured.
As at Carnitax, he out generated Gen. Rosen
cfantz. At the former, he drew off his forces
safely with small loss, while to day Rosen.
cranlz's forces have lot recovered from the ter
rible forced marches they were then subjected
to. As we have before remarked. our loss bv
disease, resulting from the hardships OF that oc-
casion, is greater than that OF all the battles
which cave been fought 10 Weste Virginia.
ln this last expedition Floyd certainly eluded
what was PR clair ed as sure trap tor the do.
struction Of bis Amy.
''Such are the unpleasant truths which come
to us from the Kanawha. We can bus reiterate
the opinion heretofore expressed, that General
Rcsencrantz can be superseded to advantage.-
" should like to General in command of
that department who could at least prove a
match for Floyd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
The Steamer Nashville.

We published last week brief announcement
OF the arrival of the steamer Nashville at South
ampton, England, the fact having been conmu-
nicated officially to President Davis. We now
have full confirmation of the news, by the last
European steamer. She reached southampton
on the 21st of November, with the "rebel'' flag
flying. On her voyage out she fell in with the
American ship "Harvey Birch," from Havre,
bosnd to New York; and after taking the Cap
tain and crew on board the steamer, set fire to
the prize and burned her to the waters edge
The prisoners" were set at liberty on their ar
rival ct southampton. The Nashville is COM
manded by Capt. Robert B. Pegram, @. S. n, a
native of Virginia and gallant officer. 1t is
stated that be communicated with Mr.. Yancey
directly after his arrival at the British port. A
leading abolition paper of New York intimates
that the Nashville is sitting out" at Southanp-
tor, land may, very possibly, waylay and capture
the steamship Arago, making captives of Gen'l
Scott, Archbishop Hughes, and Thurlow Weed
John L. Peyton, Esq. and lady OF this place
were passengers on this steamer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
DIED..

Of Diptheria, on Thursday morning last, at quarter
past o'clock, ELLEN aged years. months and
days. and at half past II o'clock, of the same day,
CATHARINE ANN, aged years, months and days,
children of Patrick and Ellen McNemara of this
place.
In Fredericksburg, at the house of his father, on
the 25h of October last in the 7h year OF his age,
JOHN BREcKINR1DGE, youngest son Of William B. and
Margaret S. johnson.
Little Breck is the fifth child that early death has
snached away from the of those fond parents at
that most interesting age when sweet infancy twlnes
itself most lovingly around the heart. This little boy
was noble, generous and atfectionate; lovely both In
appearance and disposition. His bright face was the
index of heart full of love- and mind full of future
promise During his suferings he would throw his
arms around his weeping mother and ask what sne
would do when he gone, and tell her to pray to
God to let her come to Linn; and now what conso
lation to that mother to know that her little child mas
gone to bright and glorious home, leaving oenino
an affectonate invitation for her to follow from this
world of sorrow and tears. He was laid in the Gem
eery at Staunton, bv the side OF his sweet little bro
thers who have gone before there to await together
the second coming of the Redeemer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
The Campaign in Missouri.

Col. Majors of the lst Missouri Cavalry who
has been with Genr Price throughout his event
ful campaign in Missouri says that when he left
General Price he was on the Usage and advanc-
ing towards the Missouri, Which he has probably
reached by this time. His cavalry, in copjunc-
ton with those of McOulloch, were in hot pur-
suit of Siegel, and pressing the rear OF Hunters
refreshing column. 1t was reported that Segefs
command would be captured. Gen. Rains had
been detailed to look after the Jayhawkers, and
the report of the capture of Montgomery at Fort
Scott is NO doubt true. Meantime large force
of Indians, from the Indian Nation, the same
which was organized by Gen. Pike, had been
sent to Kansas to visit upon that Territory some
of the rayages which Lane and Montgomery have
inflicted upon Missouri. 1t is the determination
of the Mssourians to clean the Yankees out OF
Kansas.
The causes of the sudden and disorderly re
treat OF Hunter from Springfield are well under
stood in General Prices army. The resignation
of Fremont produced general dsorganization
of the army. Several large corps, on the an
nouncement of Fremonts retirement, stacked
their arms Gen. Hunter sought to arrest the
discomfort by shooting several of the disaffected.
but it made matters worse, and he was forced
to break up bis camp and hasten to st. LOUIS
with lis disafected and i'll conditioned troops
Hunter was in great alarm lest Price should fall
upon his column on the retreat, and hurried for
ward or rather backward, night and day. Strong
hopes, and, indeed, general belief prevail that
his rear guard would be captured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17

The SITUATION IN KENTUoKY--The opinion
that generally prevails that the enemy design an
assault, in full and formidable force upon Bowl
ing Green or Columbus, or perhaps both, ismost
probably correct. Bowling Green is an impori ant
place, thoroughly fortified, held by an imposing
force, ard commands large portion of South
western Kentucky. TIE Confederate lines extend
from Bowling Green to Columbus,s and hence
u he former must either be tnrned or taken ere
the Yankees can obtain any marked advantage -
Columbus is the great point of the Confederate
strength in Kentucky. Its possession by the
Confederates is so essential TO our command of
the river and our progress in Kentucky that we
are satisfied it will be defended with invinc bic
determination and unconquerable courage
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
For the Spectator.
CAMP NEAR STAUNToN, VA.,l {
December. 8. 1861. {


December, 9, 1861.
Mrs M B. Gait, HRS. Wm. G.. Camp6eU and
Mrs. r. Il. Phillips, Com;
We are in receipt of your most generous
bounty from yourselves and other generous ladies
and gentlemen of your vicinity, including that
patriotic soeaety-"The Ladies' Military Gap
Association are at a loss to express the
emotions 9. gratitude that your, kindpess has
called ftrth - 49, .lAss~-@sA$ vs~
We are indeed away from our homes and
friends, and refugees from our much beloved
State, now suffering all the severity Of the most
cruel tyranny, and that no kind hands of
those dear to Us at home can minister to our
wants, but it is impossible to feel the absence of
their homes, in old Virginia, where we have not
only been received with all the noble hospitality
of yenr people, but our every want has been an
ticipated and supplied with all the sffeetionste
solicitation for brothers in misfortune s'l (
Dear madams, we cannot forget such kindness;
you make US feel that we are not strangers,
when we know that your kind hearts beat SO
warmly in behalf of the humble re.entatives
of a once proud and free people So
Accept tor yourselves, and those.engaged with
you, our most sincere eaoknowledgmeuts of grat-
tude, and believe me, in behalf OF my command,
Your Obedient servant, Aes@
J. LYLE CLARKE,
Capt. Go. B, Maryland Guards,
21st Reg. Va. Vol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
y NEW ADVEK I9SEMENTS. 7"
,es.rL TO THE TAXPAYERS ~
easl > aa-Goi OF THE sa
CONFEDERATE STATES

WElwere laboring under misappre-
" hension in regard to the require
ments of the Confederate law, when we
ANNOUNCED in our hand-bills that all
persons owning less than Five Hundred
Dollars were exempt from taxation.
| We now wish it to be distinctly under
lstood that all persons owning or having
the, control of any property coming
within the list prescribed by law, are
| required to make returns Of said pro-,
perty. and be taxed accordingly, except
heads of families owning less than Five
Hundred Dollars worth. e 60 y
/ Those who have not been previously
notified, can make their returns to us at
the places we have yet to visit, accord
ing to the old schedule, or when we re-
visit the Precincts of the county. ne
JOHN GRILLs will again meet the tax.
payers of the District known as Dono-
hos, at the following times and places:
I Stuart's Draft, January Sd; Waynes-
boro, 4th; Sherando, 9th ; Greenville,
7th !; Midway, Sth; Middlebrook, 9th
Newport, 10th; Swope's Depot, 11th
Deer6eld, 18th; Craigsville, 18th. 20
SAMUEL @. HARPER will again meet
the taxpayers of the District known as
Stover's, at the following times and
places:
New Hope, January I'd; Waynes-
boro', 3D.; Mt. Meridian, 4th; MT. Sid
ney, 9th; Spring Hill, 7th; MT. Scion,
8th /; Parnassus, 9th; Churchville, 10th;
Fishersville, 18th.
We have given the people all the
time we can possibly allow to make
their returns in, without incurring
heavy penalty upon ourselves. The law
requires us to assess the taxable proper
ty of the county, and make out the
books by the 1st of February.
We, therefore, warn all persons that
this is positively the last opportunity
they will have to give in their returns.
Those who fail to make their returns
within the time allowed, will certainly
be reported to our Collectors, and re-
quired to pay double taxes.
Property will be assessed at its mar
ketable value the 1st day of October,
1851.
We have instructions from the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury to allow no credit
for debts; and all property held the 1st
Iday of October, 1851, must be returned.
81 yss JOHN GRILLS,
' SAMUEL G. HARPER.
+ Dec. II. 1S61-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17


ssBohemian, !" the regular correspondent of the
Richmond Dis. atch, sa-s that member of Capt
Edward Yancey's Cavalry Company of Rocking
ham county, got very mich intoxicated and rode
outside our lines. Seeing the Yankee pickets,
he dashed up to them ard turned his horse to-.
wards wagon In which were several sacks of
coyp. He grasred one IF these, and managed to
get it on his horse, and then started off, He was
halted by the pickets, but refused to stop, when
they fired upon hiIa. Fortunately all missed
their mark. ssGo 70 b." said he, and, discharg-
ing his pistol at them, rode rapidly back into our
lines, bringing in the sack of corn. He was or
dered under arrest for getting drunk, and slept
Last night in the cold, with the prospect of some
days on bread and watsr. The feat was a dar-
ing and fool-hardy one, and none but drunken
man could have aecoanpIs.. Led it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-17
Destructive Fire in Charleston.

At O'Clock on Wednesday night last, the
l1th inst, fire commenced in Charleston, >. VI,
which continued to rage with fury and violence
for several days and was not arrested till Large
portion of the city was totally destroyed. LII
was one of the most, if not the THE most destruc-
tive fire which has ever occurred on this conti-
nent The loss is supposed to be about ~ ,OoV'-
600. Thousands of persons who were lving IN
affiuence, ease, and luxury have been renoereo
penniless and are now thrown upon the cnarity
of the Confederacy. Wear pleased to see tnat
not only the people, but the Government also OF
the Confederacy have exhibited sympathy for
the unfortunate sufferers which indicates that
'smaterial aid'' will be promptly and hberally
extended to them. Congregations. in the Church
es have very generally contributed to their re-
lief, and the following will show the prompt ac-
tion of the President and Congress of the Con-
federacy:
To the Congress.of the Confederate States:
| The calamity which has laid in ashes a large
portion of the city of Charleston, calls for our
sympathy and seems to justify the offer OF AID IN
the manner hereinafter suggested. The State OF
South Carolina will, no doubt, desire to assist
the people of Charleston in their hour OF need,
in resisting the invasion of her soil, the prompt
Intervention of this Government may not be
deemed unsuitable to the occasion. The State
| of South Carolina, in common with the other
States, has made liberal advances on account Of
the war, and this government is unquestionably
largely her debtor. With the existing pressure
upon her resources it is probable her desire to
aid the suffering in the city of Charleston may be
restrained by other demands upon her available
means. Under such circumstances, may we moi
exhibit our sympathy with her people by an offel
to place at the control of the Legislature of the
State, now in session, portion of the sum WI
owe her.
| The magnitude of her calamity is offered as
reason for making an exception in her favor, ant
promptness of action will manifest in the mos
for the people of that gallant State, and our en-
tire sympathy in all that concerns them. re
commend, therefore, that Congress make an ap
lpropriation of such amount as may be deemed
sufficient for the purpose proposed, to be place.
at the control of the authorities of the State o
South Carolina.
4 [SIgned.] JEFFERSON DAVIS.
After the reading of the message Mr.. Kenny
of Louisiana, offered the following resolution
which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the sum of two hundred ant
appropriated, as an advance on account of an
claims of the State of South Carolina upon tn
Confederate States, and that the same be paid t
such persons as may be authorized by the Stat
OF South Carolina to receive it.