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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-16
GTATE OF IOWA, SCOTT COUNTY, S.
~ In the District Court Of said county:
Simeon Nswton)
Isabella Newton,

To lssbella Newton, Defendant You are
hereby notified that there 10 now on file in the Of
Zoo Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of scott
county, State Of lows, ; petition Of Simeon New
ton, praying for dissolution Of the bonds Of mat
Isabella Newton and tho said Simeon Newton, for
that yos, the said Isabella Newton, wiiifully de-
serted the said Simeon Newton, and abssnted
yourself from him, without reasonable cause, for
more than two Year,.
Now, unless You sppssr thereto and defend be.
fore noon Of the second day Of the Decsmber
Term, A. D., 1861, Of said District Court, dsfauly
will be entered against yoa and j.ds-..tssnd~sd
thereon.
august 30, 1851. COOK. / DRURY,
ag3O-dtdl Att,ys for Plaintiff.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-16

VTVHE SUBSCRIBER HAS PURCHk SEQ THE
i right TO manufacture and sell
Cn as ISTlAN 4 BEE LEaRsS
Double and Sissls Acs;sg Avsssias Wei Psmps,
and is now prepared to answer oil orders for the
same. The pump is new invention and superior
to any now in use. It is proof sgainst frost and
can be Used IS 6fe engine, or to water gardens.
Throws . steady stream, and ct . distance. For
deep drilled wells it 10 the very best in use. Also
for railroad stations, or mining purposes.
.4RIESE.Ayr WELLS BORED
ct short notice, and ON reasonable terms. All work
wasranted to give ratification. Address,
G. L. MERRILL,
Rock Island, Ilinsis.
&c. WASHBURN, Agent for Davenport and
viciuity. apelt-d6m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-16

REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE..
~. III
JOHN Il. SW FRS, 7.
GENERAL REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Ascent,
NICKOLL's BLOCK. Up OIAlRS,
.lDssscv o. The
PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE CO.
OF NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN,
Atlantic Fire Insurance Comfy
OF NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN,
CASH CAPITAL. $4,000
Lamar Fire Insurance Comply.
OF NEW YORK CITY
CASH UAFITAI,......-- ....~...... sana,e 80
Falcon FIRE Insurance COMFY.
OF NEW YORK CITY,
CASH ITAL,.............. ...... $3.50. ooe
New York Life Insurance Co..
OF NEW YORK CITY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL. 81, 500 ~
jysl-w&dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-16
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15

rErom the Examiner, NerfsIk, Val
They have been tested in more than thousand
cases, with entire success.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
INV YoRK nIARKRT-llAY IA.


IFLOUR-Aiodsrate business common end eu-
perfne grades dull aud shade loWer; Aarkes elos-
Ing hravy, and holders disposed oreaii1e on
saiss are II 900 bbs siosso tor suPsrhns ststsl
sStrS S'esteru; ss,iOa5,s6 ior common TO medium
eTtra western; SabOe5les for shpping brands extra
ro9,lS ro9r,laSNIIIII FI0IJFtS Msrkst heavy aud common
grades are % lover sales 1900 bbla at s. s7'0
RVR III tIR%seIinS slowly at Ss,iO64oe
COIN MEAL-1here is moderate business
~ SS,d reoasst with shade better
prices Sales are 1900 bbls At lsA9ls3ke: small lots
y 'Ws4ITIRAT-Markot firm with active export de-
mand, but interior aIe anu
ing Sales "a are . 25 ~ 5,S SS1 sr ~ Mime do S
IIS 1000 bush northwestern club at SllIi ,1O onsh
T9d Sints = "a h o 6@.S amber lows Al Slsii Is;
1900 6as Canads a eSS @ a. sss iS1'St st
! Si 2saisE 4,nO bush white western At tl,s5elo !
/ 500 bush whits canada at Sl,2s9l,t5i 1tO buAh
whlts Michigan at si,669in7!f $50 Lush white Ken
'lI lRIfEE;.asrkot quiet and steady. Sales are 90
IA OIRBARLRY-Marketd dull and heavy, Sales are SOC
DTI1 CoRNoAsTket heavy and Ie per bush lower
Sales are 3uOo bush at al@ose i0r oia H'Aea west
i6nATs-Alarket plenty and dull at sI@ssc fol
! PdRK@Markst dull and lower. Sales are Co
bbls at Si7,6g for Liesai sl5,90ais,4 Tor prime,
RREF-Market quiet, dull and smsll sales q
StO0@Iss IoT country prime; S!,sl96So for eountry
mess; SiO,0@li,Oo for repacked mess; Sll,2'9i2'S
II PRIME MESS BEEF-Marlrst dull and nOni
nal c., - a,
bbia al Sl5O1 the range Il 30 for NesteTn
fWTT HIEATS-Market inactive with small sale
at SIC for shoulders 7Has51 for hams.
] nACON-Market quiet and unchanged.
f,NRO Market quiet and prices without import
| ant change sales are lOD bbs at 901loc.
HUTTER-In moderate request At l29l5e lo
new Ohio. I91l6 for new state. .1.
4 CHEKsR-MArket steady at 4es9o' ior ln'er'0'
10 prime. % 1880. .I.#rrf I.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
Yesterday Afternoons Report,
FROM 81 LOUEa


- ST. LorIs, May Il.
cen. darney publishes, this morning, an ad
arc1S 10 shs people Of Missouri In Whlch he calls
the Legislature, which be regards ~ an indirect
aceee1ion ordinance, manifestly unconstitutional,
end ought not % be upheld By the good eftissns
e Nisou3.
Re IIyS whatever may Be the termination Of
tbs present condition Of things In respect 70 the
cotton States, Missouri must share the destiny Of
he URion. All her material interests points 70
t,ia result and 50 Important is this regarded 70
The great interests u the country, that venture
the opinion that the whole power OF the United
etaie1 Government, III necessary, will be exerted
70 maintain Missouri 20 the Union.
= Speaking Of Camp Jackson he says the names
81 Davis AID BeaureEard marked Its main ave
nnas; that body Of men organized In the inter
egla OF the seeeasionisss, have been received
there, openly bearing the dress and badge digi3n-
ruishlng The army Of the 80 called Southern Con
fedezacy, and leaves the people 20 draw their own
infereaees Of the character and nltimate purpo'
rs Of the eneampmeat
Hestafes, however, that there were many good
sad loyal citizens In the camp, who were In no
manner responsible for its treasonahe character.
IN eorclu1ion be says, disclaining all desire or
iuf,ntion % intsvfere with the PierOgRtiVes OF
tie State Of Missouri with The functions OF itz
executive. regard Il my plain path OF duty %
.lfi5ruage that within the hsid and scope Of my
command, the law Of the Land must and sh1E Be
maintained, and no subtrifages whatever, Wheth
or IN forms Of legislative acts OF otherwise, car
b rzrmitted 60 harTass or express the good law
abiding people Of MissOuri-
% shall exert my authority % protect their per
sons and property from violations Of every kind
and shall deem i my duty TO suppress all uniaW
It'll combinations Of men, whether formed undel
Q military organization or otherwise.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
TnnSI IEAaHTNGroN.

HAsHIHaToN, May Is.
tn. Navy Department expects tbs ports Of
fibsriestou. Savannah. and the mouth OF the
TissiSsippi 10 be blOckaded In the course ola
Tbe Government eOntemplatss the erection oi
anrthvorks at regular intervals along me ralI'
road lines leading from the North throas AAEs'
land Preliminary surveys are now uiaAAn6; =
The Capital is now surrounded ~ Sl,ois Hyisi ~
enoampments, controlling all roads 70 Firs'nia
c.pt Pope. Of the Typographical Englneerss,
yho rsnsfere3 the Illinois troops into service "
~. m Ssnte authorities Of lliinOls were
s,,slo,s fo sscure his services as General Com
s.snsirv offhp volunteer forces, but could not
chtsin thS consent Of the War Department,
Sh,,ss rrie 4 not 70 detaeh any ofacers from the
regular army, N view Of the formation OF new
reTimentl, which viii not be deFiated from
CAPT Pope says Cairo Il perfectly SAFE, and ne
repofis Of an impending attack by the rebel
troops are without foundation.
The PaWnee L now anchored at tne ie.ie
wharf Of Alexandria, with her guns loaded enc
run out Of the port holes. She crossed 70 stop m
| ieFgerenoe with the free navigation OF the tSto
nae. uttenntsd several times within the last 1eN
| days by the rebel garrison Of the town. her ~
pesTunee produced quite panic among the se
he TTI6une's dispatch nom Washington Is h
/ says; ,t.A...o,a
Re sava there were 10 900 troops AZ Noriolki w
! ht Hafpqris Ferry, and others were prepared y
| leave Richmond for the latter place.
| Business An thoLe places entirely Auspenoeo
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
IRON BALTIMORR.


DAAEAAOAE1 Afy II
The correspondent Of the American accompa
MED the membeFs OF the Legislature to Harper
Ferry. BE says the Virginians have strongly
fortified the NaFyland Heights overlooking HAr
per's Ferry, and are confident, and evidently
have no intention Of eVacuating their position =
On Sunday 900 stand Of aFns-Hinnie Iluskets
and u cannon arrived - more were expected
the sane night
A bitter fsellng prevails in Washington eoun
ty against the YirginianS and Sollision is con-
sidersd probable.
ROss Winans was cordially received by the
Virginians.
TIE Legislature has adjourned till the Ath Of
June.
Gen. Butler has issued proclamation in which
he says the troops are here to enforce and uphold
the laws.
Gen. Butler made formal demand on the an
thorities for the delivery Of lot Of army stores
In the warehouse Of JnO. s. Gittings Marshal
Kane refused TO deliver without orders from the
Marshal. After an alteration, an order wa
procured and arms were taken out amounting
10 fifteen dray loads- They were taken to th'
fort
Ross WinAns was arrested At the Relay Hous'
| In the cars from Frederick. Gov. Hicks, who wa,
aboard endeavored TO have him released on seeu
ritY, butwas refused. He Is under guard at thu
| Relay House.
Last night the Maryland Guards stripped til,
Amory OF six hundred Minnie mnsketS and Sc.
creted them.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
TI1E WESTERN VIRGINIA CONYEN-
Tim

WHKELfRG, May II.
The Convention assembled ct II O'Clock. There
was a larger attendance than yestesdsy
Thn Journal was read. and after some correo
tlons smong which was striking out trederiok
county. the Chair announced that the business 6ss
before the conyention was the report OF the Con
mlttee on State and federal Relations
Mr. Wiley, of Monongahela rising TO ques
tion Of pritileRe said he had been misunderstood
yesterday a. favoring postponemsnt Of action
lie only differed with Mr.. Carlisle, who favored
Immediate action as to the course 70 be pursued.
The Committee not being ready 20 report Gen.
jackson, Of Weed, moved adjournment till 'wS o9
O'Clock but withdrew 10 enable Col. Wheat oi
Ohio county. 70 present resolutions a. the sense
ofthe Convention, which he said he eid on hls
own responsibility, 70 be referred TO TIE Commit
/ tee on FedeFal Relations, condemning the Action
| tnken by the Convention, referring particularly
% the ordinance Of secession and the schedule a.
n ched 10 the ordinance, and the transfer OF the
/ Stats TO the Southern Coniederaey:
These were followed BY resolution ot M
/ Carlisle inatructing the Committee on stat eano
/ FEDERAL Relations % report an ordinance declar
ing the connection Of the counties comprising th'
10th and lIth Congressional districts, including
the county OF Wayne, dissolved. Also % rePoT
| q Declaration Of independence with COnstitu
tion, the new State TO Be called New Virginia
Col. Wheat objected, on the gFoand OF iere
stalling the action both Of the Committee and Ia
Convention, a. all debate on such resolutions wa
prohibited.
A debate ensued between Carlisle, Wiley
Jackson and Wheat. -
Finally, Caliisls's resolution was so m0dine'
as 70 read asking the committee 70 report on u
expedieney OF sach an ordinance
| A resolution was then adopted referring All &c
bate tending to the action Of the Conyentionl I
the Committee on State and Federal Relations
without debate.
On explanation, Gen. Jackson's motion to ad
IoaTH TIL two O'Clock then came up, sad was ca
ried.
Ths CouvsRtiOn was re-assembled at ssve
O'Clock.
Mr.. Porter, from the COMMITTEES on State an
ing substantially.
Resolutions were offered by Mr.. Wheat, an
/ providing for the Convention in case the act {
secession be sustained
Mr.. Carlisle moved to re commit with instFu'
tions to report an ordinance of separation, en-
constitution, and form Of Government for IN
State Of New Virginia. He supported his mt
ton Dy an able speech, % which Mir. Wiley n
piled, bat had not concluded ct adjournment.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
FROM BOSTON.

BosToN, Nay L.
There was special session OF The Legislature
of Massachusetts, met af noon to-day. Gov. An
dreuiS message Is exceedingly patriotic and gives
detailed aecount Of the action Of the Common
wealth. He says there Is no war Of sections; no
w of the North on the South. IL e not Waged
% GYelge former wrongs, nor 70 peFpetnate an
eieut grieis OF memories Of conflict, bat Il s the
eerugFle of the people to Eindieafe their Own
Eigh6 70 retain and inFigorate the institutions Of
their fathers, and the majestic effort Of the Ma
lional Government TO Tindieate its power and ex-
eeute its functions for the welfare and happiness
Of the people
Aftsf speaking Of the financial Affairs Of the
state, be says: Commissioners with letters Of
olodit for $50 900 have been sent In April 70 Eu-
rps % purchase the most ek9cient arms for the
0tlts, and says, when Congress meets they Will
dcEbfle4 relieve Us from paying duty thereon
Another recommendation Is the establishment OF
. State encampment for military Instruction.
He reco nmsnds loan to meet expenses Of the
emergency, and suggests that the scrip be partly
iEluable IN sums Of $50 70 500, that the small
oHpifnli1fl may share IN the investment.
1hc message concludes by saying that heavy
rssponEibilities have falien IN the providence Of
eofs upou this Government and people, and they
ere Wsleome They could not have been safely
postponed. They have not arrived too soou. They
viii aift and Try tbs people, all who lead and all
who follow; but this trial Is given rs 70 revive
our past and will breathe the Inspiration ola new
ifs Into our national character and re-assure the
destiny Of The Republic.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
From NEW YORK.

NEW YoRK, May IA
The Commercials special Washington dispatch
says: -. rr,t.h., Tenplsr
have ohlcisIly seeded from the United slA'es
A dstachmehf Of regulars and volunteers have
lei here foE Baltimore.
= ia.si5 tbe eth Massaehussttz Regiment will
le1ve % righf for the Relay House.
A New Jersey Regiment Is under oeasn iol
senator Kennedy, Of Baltimore, publishes In
the Nsfional Intelligeneer today an eloquent ep-
peal to the people OF Maryland eatTeatlng men s
70 remain loyal and join their fortunes WIN 'ne
No change win be made IN command Of the
feet of Pensacola.
IA is mol regarded as improbable that Federal
furceg viii march from Wheeling % Martins
burgh, Virginia, and take HarPeFs Ferry IN the
rear.
0rders nave gone from the War Departmsn,
directing Gen Wool 20 assume eSn1oAhe- VI
Fortress Monroe -. . ,l,t,.
The Providence Banks VIII take half million
Of the loan next week. -.
gpeeial 70 the Herald3-Gentemen Iso!h na1ts
vile Alabama, reports that Tor fifteen Gays p5lol
to III leaving fiteen car loads Of troops Per oa9
DEssed for The camp At Dalton, Georgia. =,
At Randclph, Tenn there was 3 Dattef9 oi q
held pieces, Including four rined cannon ana y
Wemphis there were y 900 men armed ana equlH
ped.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
PROM 81. IlOUIs.

81 L00As5 nay A.
The 6Tst four regiments Of q s. volunteers
under command Of Coils. Blair, POernstein, Sig
nel and SchultHer have been formed into .
Brigade, under the style of the First Brigade Of
ElEouri Volunteers, and Captain Lyon has been
elected BriRsdieF Genera commanding. General
Lyon accepts this position, and retains command
Of those regiments By authority Of the Presi-
dezt.
Fmmet Mcdonald, Captain Of the Mounted
Riles, belonging 70 the Southwest Expedition,
having refused 10 swear allegiance to the United
States &c accept release on parole, Is still con
Aled in the Arsenal as prisoner Of war. Judge
Treat, Of the .. S. Circuit Court, was petitioned
yesterday for q writ Of habeas corpus, and his
decIlion is anxiolsly looked for, e II viii IN
Vclse constitufional question, which has been
Falsed il reference to the eaPtuFe Of Camp Jack
soa.
The lcllowing arms, tn addition 20 those al
ready enumerated were seized at Camp JaccsOn
three q poundeTs, q large quantity Of balls
ele bombs, several pieces OF artillery In boxes,
] 100 rifles Of the late model, six brass Geld
pieces, six brass 6inch mortars, one 1O-inch do
three 6-iuch iron cannon, seyernl chests Of new
rauakstg Eve canister shot, ninety six 10 inch
end three hundred 9 inch shells, IS kegs Of pow
der, . large number 0fmusket stocks and barrels,
between % and 90 horses, and q considerable
quantity Of camp took.
The number Of prisoners taken to the Arsenal
Ra1 csc men ana 30 officers.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
WAeHINGTON NEWS.

F WAsHneToE, Nay a.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has just issued
circular q all Collectors, Surveyors, and OtheI
oficers Of the Customs, precisely similar 10 thai
recently addressed to those o. the Northern and
Eorth-UestaTn waters, relative to commerce with
insuEreetionaFy States, with the following addi
ton: Among prohibited supplies are Goals, tele
graph Instruments, wire, porous cups Platinas
Sulphurie acids, zines, and all other telegraphiS
nnterlai.
u & satisfactorily ascertained that the whole
number Of troops In Virginia does not exceed
thirty thousand, one ffth being in Richmond.
The Ultimate direction Of the troops noW here
and daily arriving is q matter Of conjecture, the
Administration keeping II secret
No doEbt that amOlg other vigorous measures
determined on Il the construction Of from forty
20 ffty gun boats, by contract, for operations in
lhaLloW waters.
A Montreal firm ofTers to takes million Treas
my notes as par
The Worlds Washington correspondent tele
ffsphg that an attempt was discovered to-day q
poison members Of the 18th regiment Of New
York. Several are now Ill. II appears thai
some sugar was used which contained arsenic.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
FRnaI sr.LnuIs.

81. LOUIS, May II.
Accounts from Jefferson City say that the mi
litia IRON the surrounding towns and country
continue to arrive, many being mounted, and all
indiderently armed.
Ex. Governor Sterling Price has been appoint
ed Major General Of the State forces, and now
has command Of the troops IN Jefferson City. Or
ders were issued By him yesterday, saying that
any attack BY soldiers or moos on the property
Of citizens or soiourners, without authority will
be promptly inquired into, and offenders hung
under martial law, If offences amount to loss Of
life or property
The Northern Methodist Church was stoned on
Sunday night BY crowd of drunSen men and
boys, and the windows were smashed.
The members Of the Southern Churches imme-
diately made up subscriptiont TO repair the dam
ages, and expressed their disapproYal Of such
aets.
Gov. Jackson has given orders to repair the
Usage Bridge on the Pscifc Railroad.
The ofhcer Of Gen. Frost's Brigade return thanks
70 the ofdcers Of the U. 8. regular service, for
kind attention and eourteSy during their confne-
ment In the Arsenal.
The U. s. Volunteers haye been removed from
the Pacific Northern MissouriR R. r. DepOts
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
WASHINGTON NEWS.

WAsEIEaTON, May IA.
The following is the number of Infantry Regi-
ments to be received from each State for q total
increase Of rs regiments Of three years' Tolun
teers under the recent determination Of the Gov
ernment New York II, Pennsylvania 10, Ohio
g. ILLNESS 9, Indiana 4, Massachusetts, s. Missouri
q kentucky 2, Wisconsin 8, Michigan 5, Iowa 3,
New Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware Kansas,
Nebraska and the District Of Columbia one regi
ment each. The other regiment, Of Cavalry, is
not assigned.
The Goyerhment Is doing what II can through
its COramissary and Qusrtermaster General OH
esrs TO take proper care of the volunteers and
cOntingents of States as they arrive, but Il will
always be prudent on the part Of the States to
Of their troops member OF the State General
Stat, to provide for contingencies, and 90 that
the troops are properly cared for,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15
FORKIGN ARRIvAL.

AALIRALs nay IL
TIE steamer Europa, with Liverpool dates Of
he tth AID Of QnesnstoWn the 9Th has arrived.
The Persia arrived at Queenstown On the 4th,
and the Edinburg on the Sd inst
Sales OF cotton for the week were 2 900 bales
lTarkst hr1n. All qualities advanced s61A
Bfaadstufs and provisions are steady.
Consai closed on Friday at9lx@sl%.
--latest via. QueenstoWn---L Liverpool 6th.-Cot-
ton 4 excited and unsettled under American ad-
vices By the the Persia. Considerable number Of
G6les have been made At q still further advance.
BreadsiuGs and provision markets are also az
fsofed BY the Persia's adViees and are unsettled
an6 evcitad.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-05-15

NV 1oEK, Nay u.
Another regiment Of New York ZouaYes was
enrolled and fully equipped and ready for ser
vice; also smother regiment from Boston, ready
- march at an hours notice.
a Washington dispatch states that the Presi-
iqent and suite took o tour Of inspection down
TIE Potomac yesterday
Ihe Tines Washington dispatch says there are
now ir tnet city, or within sight Of the CAPITAL
about 81 0Q0 mel.
Gen Bufler arrived In Baltimore 70 day, no
oftempa were made 70 annoy him, and every
ooErtesy was shown both 20 himself and his tai
The eth Regiment has been accepted to serve
6nrinr the war.