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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26
From Kansas.

A1cnrsoN, Kansas. March -.
The special committee Of the KAnsas Con-
ference Of the n. +. Church, to whom vas re.
ferrsd the question Of the drouth and destitu.
tion in Kansas. made . report, which was
unanimously adopted. They ssy they have
been careful to gain oil the information neces.
sary to the formation Of COZ rect opinion from
Ministers representing all parts Of the State.
and declare Firetly. that In October lsst there
we're not provisions enough 10 the State. nor
means to procure them with, TO preserve more
than one-half Of the people from starvation.
Secondly, Notwithstanding all the aid that has
been afforded us. tae most OF our population
have had but little for th cir snstenance except.
ing corn n-bread, with . little meat part Of the
time Thirdly, from all accounts, We have
no doubt that the various statements Of facts
in regsrl 10 our condition made by Messrs.
Pomeroy, Msher and Hyatt have been prompt.
ed by the pureet motives, and are substantislly y
correct, and that We tender them orr special
thank. FOurthly. We have reason to believe
that all eounter-statements, emanatIng from
the press or other sources. have been ignorant
Of the facts. or through some interested mo-
tives. Fithly, that. IN our judgment. the do
nations Of our friends in the East have. in most
every instance, reached their destined object
Sixthly, We desire in this formal manner to ex-
press our heartfelt thanks to al our kind do.
nors, and assure them that their omtinsd lib
eralty has saved the lives OF Thousands and
prevented an untold amount Of sufferno.
Sevsnthly, it 10 now several months till hsr.
vest. and We have but little in etore. and We
pray our friends not TO stay their hand till we
she'll be able to realize something from our
own resources. Signed by Aessrs. Brooks,
Moore. Tenny, Harris, Strikeman, and Paul
som Committee
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

LARGEST MEETING Ever Held II THE
sixth WARD. NorwnHsrANDINo raE INoLENENcY
OF THE EWsArHEs.-At meeting Of the voters
Of the Sixth Ward. held 1t Csrter's Brewery.
on the 25th Of March. for the purpose Of nom.
mating IN Alderman for said ward, it was pro.
posed and seconded that John R. Reed 10 . fit
and proper person to represent them in the
Council Of the city Of Davenport.
1t Was proposed and seconded that the fol.
lowing persons Be and are hereby appointed q
delegates for the Mayoralty Convention for
carrying out the above purpose, viz: Robert
Christie. James Cunningham. james Murphy,
l. H. Sesrs and WIN. Renwick, who we're al
elected unanimously.
It was moved and carried that the pro.
ceedings Of this meeting be published In the
DENoCIAr and Gasetts.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26
Later from Esrope.

:. HAIrAx, March -.
1hs 4. n. steamship Cana<ls from Liysrpool
March 9eh via Queens,ow wn on the luth arr,v.
- here st $50 this morning.
10 tAs Houss Of Lords Lord Woodhouse aid
It VS. time that Russia had sen, dispatch to
the French government approving Of ths French
oscupstion Of Syria. and intimatsd that Russis
would. II neesssary. support the sending of sn
increased force
A meeting Of Hungarian and Polish nots bill.
ties is said to have been held at the Palses
Royal.
The Sisilians intend celebrating Garibald;'.
Saints Day by general holiday.
8UaMA.
1t 10 reported that the Empsror's brother
would shortly visit Wsrsaw.
The garrison of Wsrssw vas nightly incrsas.
ID, but ths impression VS. that peace would
be preserved.
LATEST BY rELrGRAPH 70 QUEENsrowM, lOrn.
BRaNs, 9th.-lhe federal counsel have -.
thorizsd the Swies Minister ct Paris to com.
n encs negotiation for the conclusion Of the
treaty Of commerce between France and Eng.
land.
The steamer Bohemian did not leave Liver.
pool till the 8th
The london Timer in reviewing JEFF Dsvis
inaugural. SAYS, We never read public docu.
ment 60 difficult to analiEe and interpret.
1t 10 reported that the Irish Archbishop
Cullen 10 70 be created cardinal
The Austrian Gazette says that Francis II
has determined to stay in Rome - long - the
Pope remains there.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

ASKING Too MUCH ALTOGETHER
From the proceedings Of the Tax Paysrs
Meeting" held st the Pennsylvsnis House. on
Saturday evening, We observe that . resolu.
ton Vas adopted which asks altogether too
much Of the people Of this city. 1t comprs.
hends the reputation Of certain bonds Issued
BY this corporation, on the grounds that they
we're illegal and unconstitutional. We do not
believe In reputation, nor do ve believe ous
eitissns are inclined that way o general
thing; and We hope NO man will be elected e
the Couseil Who viii ever advocate such meas.
urss. The bonds we're Issued in perfect good
faith-ths debt - eontrsetsd vas contracted
With the view Of paymsnt. and unless ~
greatly undsrrats the honesty Of our people.
they viii PAY then: whila Ne do not question
that the city possesses legal advantage over the
bond holdsss, " shoold most seriously dspre.
este sad Asnly eppsss any movsmsnt ON The
past sf sitiaens y avail themselves Of that ad.
vaateg& Il any arrangement can b. nads in
q hsasst nansw for rsdustion Of intere,ts Il,
hbs dsse. unb dssnsd pespse b tAe II,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26
From New mexico.

lHDKPBNDENCs AaPch Is.
The New Mexican mail With datss Of The
1lth inst. arrived to-day, only Is days out.
Capt. Holloway, Lieut.. Boyce and Lieut.
Kelly Of the U. ). A. come through - psssen-
gers
Lieut.. Kelly hss resigned his commission and
is en- route for Louisiana, to join the Southern
CoDfederacy.
Capt Hsllowsy reports an abundance Of
stores for the army in New Mexico, with the
exception Of -four. which 10 very scarce
There 10 great scarcity of provisions among
the people Of New Mexico. and some sudsring
10 anticipated.
Col. Irving. who takes command OF the De.
partmsut Of New Mexico, was met at Fort
Wise. getting along WELL
The cause Of the failure of the mail last
Tuesday vas owing to not having been start.
ed from Santa Fe on the 4th inst The psoba-
bility 10 that hereafter this mail will run
promptly and make the usual time, % On
abundance Of stock, corn, ETC., has been sent
out on the road.
The Indians on the route are to all appear.
ances friendly, but no confidence 10 placed in
them. end an attack from them ct any time
would not surprise any one.
The road vas ia fine condition, and grass on
the Arksnsss very good.
The report from the San Juan mines 10 by no
means flattering
New mines have been discovered, but none
that will justify working.
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co NJ NJ E RCIAL
DA mp OR IT n ARK EFT.
DAILY REPORT
REPORT.
OFFICE OF rus DEMOCRAT AND NRws.l
Monday Eve. March Is. 1861. (

OFFICE OF rus DEMOCRAT AND NHws,l
Monday Eve, March IS, 1861,
Tho produce market continues steady, and
without any material change in quotations
Flour Firm at $l.2O@4.5O. Shipments s79
bbls.
WHBAr-Market firm and active at 73@75c.-
Receipts $3.50 bu. Shipments 1925 bu.
BARLsY-Quiet at 250sOc. Receipts $50 bu.-
Shipments 4Ov bu.
CoRN--Steady 1t lSc for ear and 100 for
sheled Receipts 1853 bu. Shipments 5,135 bu.
OATs. '}..st At 1AG16c. Receipts 3O3 bu.
PorAro-s.-lsXc from wagons. Receipts ,04O
bu. Shipments $50 bu.
ONIoNs.-From wagons 15c: Receipts 41S bu.
Shipments 225 bu.
DRsssED HoGs-Nothing doing. Nominal at
$4.5O@5.25.
HAY-Shipments IS bales.
CoAL-From wagon l0c per bushel Coal vsl-
ley coal % in yard Henry county GOAL loo in the
yard.
WooD-Hickory $500; Oak $500 per cord.
PoULrRY-Live Chickens $1.2511.6O = dos
Dressed o@sc = b. Turkeys, 60@75c dressed
do. 8010c y b.
BurTsR-Plenty at lo@l3Ks IN.
E0os-10@l2Hc p dos.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26
New York Market.

NEW YoRx, March, IS.
FLoUR-Market shade frmsr and moro active.
4515@5.20 Super State; &5.25@5.3O Extra State ;
$5.l5@5.2o Super Western; $5.25@6 80 Common
Brands and Extra Round Hoop Ohio.
kys FL0Us-Stsedy u 43.lO9sA.lO.
WHBAT-Narket 10 better. with fair export de-
mand. Sales 10000 bbls. 3l.l0G122 Chicago
Spring in store; $l.22@l.2o Milwaukee Club In
store and delivered.
RYR-Market quiet
BARLBY-Steady, 73c.
C0RN-Aarket about 10 better. 0106oc Old
Mixed Western in store and delivered.
OATs-Aasket firm. 38035c Westsrn and
State.
PoRK- Market quiet and unchanged. Sales
80 brls. 2l6:67K mess $l2.O00l2.5 prime.
B8sH-Dull.
LARD-Unchanged. Sales 500 brls., 0@lsc.
WHIsKY-Aarket scarcely 80 firm: Sales 500
bbls. ct l7kc
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

During this week, (Paaion Wsek.) Trinity
Church will, D. w., open for Divine Service every
day st the following hours
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday q II An.
Thursday st ~ p. n. It this service The sas-
nnsat Of the LOrd's supper will b. adninistsrsd
Thursday night, being the Anniversasy sf it, in
stitatien.
Friday (0ood rfiday) at 10H A. n.
Saturday (Eastss Evs) st 7kP.M.
Sunday Easter Day morning service with the
communion, eommsnsisg at lok o'clock. Even
ing service with Sermon for ehildssn, AID sats-
shising q Sun1y School at sHP.M. Atthis ~
visa vill - adninistsrsd ~ oedinaacso of Infant
Sspen. si,.i.A nah1tl
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

JAIL DELlvERY.-With the exception
Of the Grassy woman. the county Jail is without
sn occupant. On Sunday about noon It vss
discovered by Mr.. Ackley that his boardsrs-
Wm. Jones, Thomas Kelley, and james Flanni.
gan. Jr.. had gone. On examination IL was
found that they had sawed off one Of the inch
and half iron bars in the north window, and
thus Effected their escape. This was done With
some instrument which had been handed in
from the outside. 1t may have been the work
Of months. or may have been done in twenty
6ve Misunderstanding to tools used No
trace vas TO Be gained Of them. Taking the
time when citissns we're mostly 10 church, they
we're not noticed BY any one. aud there being
no yard about the jail they had NO trouble 10
making tracks. Jones was in for burglary ol
Miner. Haskell 4 Co.. store. At the last term
hs had bssn sentenced Is months to the psui.
ssotiary. but in eeasidsration Of paying ine
Of t2OO HE sentence had been eommutsd to Z
few days in the county jail. The others we're
in for some petty offences and would have been
out in few days. They we're constant board
srs upon the county, and We are glad they are
gone. provided they will keep away The
Sheriff has offered reward Of $50 for their
arrest. Jonss will 60 to Fort Madison nov.
surs. II he h rs-taken. and the $500 will bs
ussd 70 pay the expense he has put the county
70. The escape wss elsvsrly sffsstsd, and vs
ssanss - that Mr. Aeklsy. or any one slss, Il
blsasabls. NJ. AZ boarding house might -
veil b closed. One boardsr can't pay Sos
keeping Of The table.
|. The fault y With the county 'masagsosnt.
1hsRs y nething 70 hinder psrsons approach.
.iag Ne wisdevs oatsids and handbag Ia s.eh
iaserannts = they meyIliks. The vendsr i
bow anybody hes been kept there at Ill
lseaisss thsir vill There u "a sppsspviassoe
.sls sss high fsass sboat the isil. and II i
isasy sbisst . ksep psiapssss IL jail hi, IL.
tis jsb shsuld b atssdSd y vitAsat delev.
si1Ah .ha
.ss1ssfs ADD,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

CARD.-To N. G. DAVIS, ESQ, CHAIR.
MAN. Erc.-The newspapers inform me that al
tax payers meeting. held in the Fifth Ward
have been nominated - candidate for Aid
ermsn At the ensuing municipal election.
1t further appears from the proceedings oi
said meeting that am expected to notify you
whether will support certain measures touch.
ing the city indebtedness. ~ expressed in a
resolution Of the meeting.
AZ decline to accept any nomination to the
Office In question, unless Il be made by the
Democratic party, it would seem to be unnec.
essary for me to state my views % to the mat.
ter suggested. Respectfully,
GEo. 8. &. Dow.
Davenport. March 25, 1851.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

River lte0s.
SURDAY, Nassh ~.
AHRIvED.
NoafHmHHl, Alfosd, Dubuque.
AArs CAssIL, Hillho1ss, Keokuk.
fnnsIAA, Hill. St. Loais.
MONDAY, March rs.
FRsD Los1sz, Green, St. Louis
GRsr EAGLB, Harris, Galsna.
HAwxsYs Stars, 0rsy, Dubuque.
D8PAR5BD.
SUNDAY.
On. KANE, Hubbard, st. Louis.
k0nrHssxBR, Afford, 81. Louis.
PsnsuA. Hill, Dubuque.
MONDAY.
KATD CAssEL, Hillhouss, Keokuk.
0RBY BAGLB, Harris, Dubuque.
FssD LonaHz, Green, A8t. Louis.
HAwKsYB SfATs.-Paasengen should take NO.
tcs that this splendid paskes leaves this morning
st O'Clock. She Il > superb craft, and those who
tsks ride on her with, Capt. Disk Gray, and
Clerks Mclean and Gresa, will have > right good
time. Don't forget the Havkeye State.
The John Bell will depart for Lyons to-day.
The Belfast, Capt. Force, will depart for st.
Louis this evening.
The Metropolitan viii depart for Prairie du
Chen this morning.
The Canada will be the evening boat for Nc.
0regor
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

Nsw FIRE BELL.-The Fire King
boys received their new fire alarm bell yester-
day. It's pretty large concern-wsighing
100 pounds. and Was manufactured at the
foundery Of Watkin, Free 4 Co.. Cincinnati.
Iteost the company about e25O. considers.
bls portion Of which was made up by the cub.
ssription Of citisena It's the largest. though
not the heaviest, bell in the city. It will bs
put up in the cupols in few days-ss soon q
. new one can be made.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

The telegraphic news is highly i'm
portant this morning. 'if true" We cant Say
that We believe anything Of . part Of them.
and only part Of the balance. We would
be much obliged to the Associated Press il it
would send the truth. There 10 90 much that
10 contradicted that it keeps our Republican
friends in hot water constantly. They ought
to have little more peace Of mind, else they
will not live to see the fruits Of their labors.
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ESQ REWARD!

RROKE JAIL OF SCOTT COUNTY MARCH
- Path. 1861:
WM. JONES, aged 81 years, blscs hair. nav
eyes, brown besrd, with mole on tho right cheek
near the eye, stout built, weighs ab,ut $50 ia.
about feet four Or 6ys inches high.
JAMES FLANAGAN, Jr., aged aboet eivhtee,
years, dark complexion, brown hair. DARK oves.
no beard, about feet inches high
THOMAS ktLLv, aged IS years, dark brown
hair, light COMP exion, dark brown beard. spere
built, about feet inches high.
will give 500 reward for the apprehension
and detention Of the three in any jail OF Iowa, OF
half the amount if taken out Of tho State ., that
get them o. will give $25 for tho apprshsn-
sion OF said Jones, so get him.
DAVENPORT, March Is, 1861.
JAMES THORINGTON,
mch26-3tl Sheriff Scott County. Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

FIRE AT Iowa C1TY.-From T. D.
Esgal. Esq,, Nail Agent. We learn that an ex.
tensivs FIRE took place at Iowa City yesterday
morning about one o'clock. consuming some
seven wooden stores, shops and dwelliugs op.
posits the New Market Hall. The stores we're
occupied - stores below and wellings above.
A shoe chop. bakery. cigar and tobacco store
etc.. we're among the number. All the build
ings but one belonged to Lsmuel Patterson
Esq, and we're not insured. The fire origina
ted in the shoe shop, and there seems to be
some mystery attached to the matter. The
loss in the aggregate is pretty heavy one.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26
Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, March 2S
The Virginia State Convention reassemb mbled
to-day, and Mr.. Baldwin finished his Union
speech.
kr. Bruce Of Halifax, then commenced ;
speech in reply to Mr.. Bal3win's, and had not
concluded when the Cow ention adjourned
The Cow vention has agreed to bold evening
sessions hereafter.
After the adjournment Mr.. Baldwin vas
presented with beautiful wreath, In behalf Of
the Union ladies Of Virginia.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

GALvK1TON, March -.
The Legislature met on the 18th. whom the
House and Senate took the oath Of allegiance
TO the new government-s few members nm
der protest. Houston and the Secretary Of
State retired and surrendered the archives.
Houston has Issued % appeal to the people de.
nouncing the Convention. The latter body
passed substitute TO the army bill, raieing
only one mounted regiment.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

ov Woooy 000 WbBxOuUe
L. CLAIis, March -, 1851.
There has been come -iapeov smsot IN busl-
nsss circles daring The week elsisg Saturday
evening. dur1ng which time there vss resolved
Of wheat s70s busbsls corn 1900 ba.hels.
The ruling prices ore for vhsss 74c and for
corn lee
The past week has been stirring one for
some OF our citizsns It sssms that there is .
large quantity Of very poor whisky in this mar
kst. which It Vas thought best to destroy or
otherwise disposs Of - speedily - possible, to
accomplish which purposs many Of oar IaS
s6idiag citizens proceeded IN . summary man.
nsr. IS the least Objectionable. to pour the OBJ.
jsctionabls compound down their several
throsts.
The effects Of this mode Of proceeding VS.
such - 70 cause . strange entsnglsnent Of
lsgs and remarkable swildermsnt Of mind J;
causing these benevolent parties 70 fancy that
they ~srs the proprietor Of . esrssin very dir.
ty and eontsmptsbls saloso. owned BY one
Baron Rothehilds. into which they made an
entrance and commenced the accomplishment
Of their purpose. !. :. disposing OF the whisky
therein contained. But the undertaking was
more than they bsrgsinsd for, 1t least 90 It is
supposed. tor they opened the doors and very
magnsnimously invited al pssssrs BY to par
take Of the refreshments without money and
without price The result Of which was. 80
might have been expected. many we're 10 re:
marsabls happy humor with themselves and
the ''balancs Of mankind" while others we're in.
Glued 10 perfect the good work thus eommenc.
I'd by breaking up aod destroying the forni-
ture, etc., in the said saloon. We admire the
motive but deprscsts the manner.
Our city. like other large places has been
for some time past the residence Of certain COL
ored individuals, who have Of late been making
thsmselvss rather free with some Of our young
white misses; various reports are is circula-
tion, stating among other things, that Black
Pete Was in the habit OF forcing himself in the
company Of the daughter of one Of our citizens
named Bachelor. Another 10 that . married
white woman and her daughter have been in
the habit of visiting st the residence Of Pete,
and that he has returned the friendly calls and
taken such liberties With the white girl, whose
name is Gates, - to excite the disgust Of some
other Of our lav abiding citizens, who on Sat.
urday evening last, proceeded TO the rssidsncs
Of Pete. armed with tar, rocks, st al., and CON-
msnced . regular bombardment OF the premis-
ss. to the evident disgust Of said Pete and 9TH
ers Who resided with him. The upper stories
Of the building we're demolished; but Pete
was not obtained-Pete left because he thought
some harm was meant him-psrhaps there
was. Yours truly. Rex
NEW GooDs.-Mr. II. III. Smith will
open to-day aboat q. 900 worth Of New Goods.
Those in want Of new. cheap, and fashionable
Dry Goods can fnd them st Smiths Variety
Store.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

!. Q. PARkBR, MD. 0Do. n. M'CAHN n. D..
DOCTORS PARKGR = QcCARN.
OPYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE,
L No. Franklin Block, second Aoor, Brady ST.,
sstwsen SECOND and Third, davenport, Iowa.
Or. PARkEss residence, corner 9Th and lie Claire
streets. DIR. Csc. w. McCAKN's residence, east
side Of Brady, second dosr from corner Of eth.
myl7-d0
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

CoNvALssClNa.-We are happy to
learn that DR.. Fountain 10 much better. and
has . good prospect Of recovering his usual
health. We hope to see him about again in
few days.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

SPRISa style Fur gents Dress Hats
just received ct FarrAnd's. 27 West Second
street. Also Cloth and Cashmere Caps Soft
and Wool Hate, all Of the latest stylss.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

PLANTING TREEs.-We observed yes
tsrday that the propristors Of the Pennsyiva.
mia House. we're engaged in planting . row Of
fine trees about their premises. Capital idea.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

WARM.-A change in the weather
brought out . pleasant day yesterday. At
about seven O'Clock in the evening it com.
menced raining, and at the time Of onr going
to press no a o'clOck) it was rasning great
Quna
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

issss 70 postpone ~ lsvyiagsf taxes for pay
osnt Of istsssse. .lss II b dsss il sn houorsbls
ssd upright mssDss. II dose q oil. let Il bs
desc ssdsrstsadingly .and lss there b 90 polit-
ieal dsmssogu sism sbout Il. We look upon
the good name Of Davenport 80 being Of more
vaios tssn TIE success u poltiesl sliqass Or Of
Aldssmanie honors.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26
DIR. WM. r. HILLS,

FORMERLY OF LIE CLAIRE, WOULD AN
Il nouncs to tho cititissns Of Davenport and
vicinity, that he has commenced the practice of
his profession in this city, and will carefully and
punctualiy attend to ell calls, by night or day.
he may be found at all times at the Le Claire
House when not absent on professional business.
fry7-Wlmkdtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26
j. J. SEyEmAMGE.

nENTIST, SUCCESSOR TO DR. CHAS.
- GooDRIcH, would invite your attention t. his
great reduction in pricos Of Dentistry, and would
invite oil persons needing his services to call and
examine work and prices, at his Rooms, next door
to Shepherds Ambrotype Gallery, No. 81 Brady
street, nearly opposite the Post Once.
N. b. Teeth extracted oil hours of the day
and night, and all operations warranted. nov5 ii
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

Go AND see those elegant styles oI
sassimsrss juss received at Erskines. No.
Nickolls Block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

THANKS. Friend Dwight, Of the U.
s. Express. has our thanks for late Cincinnati
papsrs.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-26

The Dsnocracy Of the City Of Davenport are
requested 10 send i've Delegates from each Of the
Wards Of the city To the City Convention, which
will meet 1t the Court House on Tuesday, April
"a, 1861, st o'clock r. NJ, to nominate Candi-
dasss fos the o6icss Of Mayor, Treasurer, City
Nslshall and City Clerk. The primary mestings
in the various Wards, for the election Of such
Delegates, will b. held sn Wednesday, Mach,
9Th, 1851, ct o'clock p. n, st the places hsrsin
TOR named:
In the let Ward, ct Peter Littigs.
I'd Beide rbeeke Nillsr's.
I'd Court House.
4th Council Chamber
5th 5th Ward Club Room.
9th Csstsgs Once.
o. the Same evening the Democracy Of the Va
rious Wards viii nominste in each Ward q Candi-
date for Alderman.
By order Of the City Committee.
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- z 0l0TE H.
1oR THB WEEK ENDING MARCH %, 1850.

" meteorological observations, under the diredios
q che Snssthsoni0n Isstitst<, taken IN DdUenport,
Scott county, Io,oa, bv DR. lGNArIUs LAN0ER.
Latitude, 4l.3l North Longitude, l3.41 Wea J;
Height above The sea, 555 feet, and 80 fest tie
height Of the Instrument.