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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
NIGHT DISPATCHES.

From Warrington.
WAsHiNGroN, Aug. 10.
Special to the Commercial
Thore il no truth in the report that the naviga-
tion Of tho Potomac is inierfered with. Boats
are arriving from Baltimore.
Special to the rcst.l
Government hs just issued stringent orders to
prevent he transmission Of telegraphc accounts
of army movements, whether past, present or
future
Ex-Master Faulkner has not yet expressed
any secession sentiments, but ne is exceedingly
non commi ittal. The secessionistS here say that
in few weeks he will enter the rebel army
Brigadier General.
The officers # The steamer Ereeborn report that
the slaves are constantly employed by the rebels
in the construction OF entrenchment upon the
Potomac.
The rebels are still trying TO negotiate with the
Indian tri "es, and have promised then annuities
if they will volunteer their allegiance 10 the
Government. Joo. Ross, Chief oi the Cherokee
Nation. however, remains true and stands In the
way Of the enemy.
fribunes Dispatch.
The names CT the petitioners presented some
davs ago by senator brecki inridEs purPorting to
come from Niagara county, New York, asking that
the present difficulties be adjusted, ore supposed
to be nearly all foreigners. They have sent for
by prominent gentlemen residing in that county,
who assert that they are forgeries, and are now
engaged in ferreting out the perpetrators.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
CLAIRE CORRESPONDENCE.

LECLAIxE, Aug 10Th, 1861.
Ed. D..DEMoCRAT:-T what harveet in the sur
rounding country is now about completed in
COOL order. and may be estimated at near "r
quite an average crop. The corn crop prom
tees we'll, but should the dry weather continue
much longer it will tall below an average
yield Oats are all right as far as heard from
Potatoes are nothing to speak OF. and With the
preseLt prospect . famine amoag the Irisb por
tion Of our republic is unavoidable. Garden
vegetables will yield but . email crop
The Mar Ne Rsilvsy is iu full blast again
Two boAts are now on the wsys. The Keokuk
hss been nicely repaired. and will be launch.
cd to-day. Superintendent King informs me
that the Milwaukee. War Eagle and Northern
Light will be down for repairs in few days.
On Wednesday evening o heavy thunder
shower paesed west and rorth of LeClaire.
Though it passed by without even q sprinkle,
It had the effect Vi cooling the air, after Elk or
eight days of the warmest weather We ever ex
perienced.
learn Of but one sun-stroke, and that wss
q little boy. who. under the skillfol treatment,
OF Dr. :. w. Treat. is now doing we'll The
Doctor ie email in stature, but . rousing big
msn for bis inches
AZ regards the Ga.stle and its left hand com
pliments to me. have only to say that be.
lievs JEFF. Davis to be shout a. damnsbls Q
traitor and disorgsnizer ae the ass who 10 con
Esinually Dragging through the columns Of that.
abolition sheet. and consequently think juet
% little Of him.
am informed that the caucus to send Del.
egstes to the County Conv ention, will be held
At Capt. DaseOport's Hall on Saturday, Aug.
18th At 2 o'clock. JEssRY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
River Ilems.
SATURDAY, August 10.

SATURDAY, August 10.
ARRIVED.
FREp LORTNz Green, st Louis
poNERoY, Dsvis Fl. Madison.
AID HiAg, Gals, Dubuque.
DEPARTEp.
FRED IopESI. Greer, 1T. Paul.
PoAEEoY, Davis. TT. Madison.
The light draught packet Ad fiine, Captain
Galt and Matt. Dalzell Clerk, will depart for Du-
buquc tsis morning at ] o'clock.
The mail and passenger packet Kate Cassel,
Cap. Hillhouse, and Clerk Powers, will depart
for Fort Madison this morning.
The whole number Of steamboat arrivals Al this
port for the week ending Saturday night last
was fifteen.
The Northern Line packet Henry Clay will de-
part for St. Louis and intermediate points this
maYnirg.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
DcpredatiOns OF Outlaws

JEAvENwORTH, August 9.
We have intelligence from the southern Kansas
border that great excitement prevailed there, ow-
ing to the actio, of band If halt-Dreei Chero-
KEGS, with some white outlaws from ArkaRsss and
Missouri. headed by John Mathews, leader from
the Usage country. 1t is reported that sixt. On
men have been killed. and sixty families driven
from the Cherokee neutral land who have taken
refuge in Humbo d,, kans, IS. The outlaws threat
en- an attack upon that place. messenger has
arrived here requesting assistance fr~m Govern
ment
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
CHEAP and durable Goods al Whi.Ier's 8.

Arr GsssEsl- opFcE THE >TArg or IswA ;
Ds,s.PvET. August 5. leol.
Proposs's for the supplies 20 the troops TO
be casrt-red st Camp Mcclellan. VII be
received by Hiram Price. Esq. of THE city or b.
the undersigne1
The ARTICLES. besides those necessary for the
subsistence Of men. are lumber, hay ard osts.
Proposals are aieo invited fer furnishing ice
\ q BAKEa Aalt Gen. Of lowe
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
News from a Msch,san Regiment.

ADRIAN Iich Aug ~
A letter received 1T Hudson from Capt. Ds-
Collier, of ths 4th Michigan Regiment, reports
himself and Lieutenant Preston we'll. but prison
ers. They have heretofore been reported killed
TELEGKAPHIc.-The Qlinc. 4 Montrose 1ele-
graphic Company's lines, connecting keokuk
Mout.ose and Fort aadison, Iowa, direct with b.
cago and the East, complete to day
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
\ . I'll q Z /.

- T8E UNDERSIGNED HAVING
o6 purchased his naterisl at cash
6Y9 prices East, he is now prepared %
offer to the public ~ good stock in
quality and quantity Of ARRIACES and
- A(sONS - ever offered in this asket, at
reduced ratce, and will do all kinds Of repairing in
M ], pe, Ct prices to correspond with the times.
All kinds Of Eastern Carriage and Wagon timber
on hand at aM times and iSr sale Yosng's ol /
seapd. corner Second and Iowa streets.
srH-aAv0I y. q. KELLY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
.vuI(cp.

A LII PERSONS AXE WARNED NOT To
purchase four p-oin,ssory notes given by
BREEZY Pitts, of Buffalo. New York, oa the 23i
day Of august, Is D. One for the OF $lno,
due March lst. looi ; Tor Sllz, due March
ist, I'll one for SlUU, due March Isl 1867 and
one for Sil2, due March lst, le62. the c. Il
sIiera:ion for which these no. were given has
entirely failed and shall contest ther c,ilectiou.
SAMUEL nAk1ZEL,
MARLIN kNOUsE,
agl2-dtfl JEkA MiAH kNOUSE
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

We are informed that the Merchants
Breoeh Bsnk hoids fsv Iowa Bonds for sale
P.rsiss sishing 10 purchase eau obtain them
IL applied for .t tie Bank
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
From Fort MonsOe.

Fl. MoExoE, August 9.
Nothing new his tsanspirsd since the ssilisg of
| the last steamer.
Hampton Is DOT occupied. The ugitivs citizens
arc being provided fof BY Gen. Butler.
The big gun Union, has been mounted 1t New
po,t News, end viii bs sxpsfimsntsa With on
Monday. ~ Ivy
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
From Boston.

BosToH, August 10.
The L. 8. Marshal arrested last night person
Who had registered himself ~ the Parker House ~
Z. Jordan, Pittsburgh Pa. bat Who subsequently,
has confessed himself as John Williams Of Nor
folk va. and is supposed to hold eonnissioo in
the rebel amy. He wAs arrested - . spy and bv
orders rscsieved from the Secretary OF War be will
- ssot to Fort Lafayette har5or
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

Tus CslMsALs. Those three or four
s.sts'e Prison 60 ndidafcs are to be examined by
the suihorits.s . this week ek-conmenciDg to day
There 10 good reason 80 believe that they Will
oil De successful sDo assume th,ir duties At
FYrs Madison Peni,e, tisry at sn early day. II
they don't End State tonje permanent 10
y-etnss; for them, then we are mistaken.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

Bob HAsEIss sets out another one OF
HE fsmous ioschss the (ilo0dsy) morning
Call ssd taste Of ,he good things Bob furnishes
% oil vbo may give hin acsI.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
For sale al a Heavy Dj>c0amt

Two CLAIMS Fox PRINTING, ONE FOR
FOKTY-FvE DoLL-R-, against Col. II. H.
Heath. G. Covkery and other members Of .
V mmttee On Printing for the Brecknridge Dem
ocratic Convention which Assem- bled in this city
last August and t1e other tor NINE DOLLARS
against tne IL CLAIRE DEMO Ratio Clue
B,th claims have been acknowledged to BE- cor
rect, and payment repeatedly promised. We
would state that the members Of the Breckenridge
party. in this city. gsd their proportion Of the n
deb'edsess to Us. like men; also, that Col. Ii. II
Heath, y. a. Ms hony md others Of Dubuque, AZ
sured as that the balance should be settled At
once. This assurance Vas given some eigh. months
since. uch being the case Capitalists will at
once perceive that this is rare opportunity to in
vest in securities which will not aeprsc,a;e.
We are preparing complete list Of our politi-
cal claims aid will, in few days, odcr to our cit
liens glorious oppor unity for pevwassst invest
neDt RICHARDSON, WEST 20.
jy 9-dkwtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
ID 1 T. d

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On the evening Of the 9th inst. at o'clock.
CHARLIE Thompson, infant Of VIZ. u. and
RACHEL A. CAkTEE. aged months and IL days.
The riends and acquaintancss OF the family
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral at
the residence Of the parents on Sunday at three
o'clock p. N.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

THOMAS PUWELl,S.
DRUG 4 FAMILY MEDICINE STORE
IN q u rs.
20. BRADY STREET. AO
HAvING ADOPTED THE CASH SYSTEM
IL Of buying and selling gooie | am prepared
to offer IT very Low PRICES, to which respectful
Iy aal attention of the public In addition 70 70,
we'll selected stock Of
Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Goods, ETC..
would solicit your attention 70 new arrival
goods by express
BAZlA'S AMANDINE,
FARINA COLOGNE, (BEsr BRAsDs,)
LUBIN'S EXTRACT (xEw PEREUxsRY, J
BENZINE,
Toilet Soaps, American, French and English
with . fall assortment of TEETH, HAIR, CLOTH, HAT
AxD NAIL BRUsHBs.
Alsos few cases
DARK OF Ass d B18 N DYs
PALE HENNEsEY BRANDY,
WE8ST Z q N DEnGA.
pORT WINE,
PALE n EKNY,
Which will b sold sxclu1vsly for medical psr-
pesss
As0o'o EIAvAnA CfGArO
Choice Brands, direct from the importer.
TR0s. POWELL
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

Fos nice new styles OF Summer and
Ysil Hsss. Iook In st PsrrsSdsl Fresh arriv-
n. .li he sLiIe. There is 40 use Of looking
elss heeo-
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

GoIx0 Ur.-Fie.d d Sanders have
commenced ra,iiss up the Grand stand at,hs
Fair Grounds Il viii accommodate 5000 per
sons. sni viii extend one hundred feet below
and too hundr-d feet above the trotting
eoorse stand Il will he ao excellent affair.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
u office iO Gsiy kaX-ks;iyer..

The taxes for the year 1861 are now due, ami
the books my hands for Election. As they
are very mu,h reduced sine last yoar. il is TO be
hoped that all owing taxes will be lTomp, in pay
ment And unless paid within tns"ty days from
this dat }. your property will be subject TO levy and
sale for smount Of said tax.
o. :. MCNEIL, City Marshal.
oAvESPoRT, August !, ls6l.- ag6-2w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
q. w. CRAWFORD.
q. w. CRAWFORD.
AUCTION AND COMMISSION
RCHANT.
No. III Brady Street.

DROMPT ATTENTION WILL BE GIVEN
i To sale of Furniture At residences or Stocks
of Ncrcbaodise at Stores and sSaiesroom. good
assortment will be kept on hand all the time
Cash advances will be made ON stocks Of Furpi-
ture, Dry Goods, Boots sni Shoes, arpets, etr.
etc, for public sale Sales by uction three times
a week. Sales cash a. once. Post Office Box ll6.
el6 6-dtfl
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
FAaxEas, paIchase your Dress Goods


PLEASE notice the advertisement OF
the ssie Of provision booths at the Fair
Grogsd. Here ie rare chance TO make .
little fortune 10 . very short time. The toOtbs
vili be sell fitted no. Being attached to the
pabiie ssara. there siii be 40 lack Of . crowd
70 zee % the pros i-ioos.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

Carr. kEsDaIcK ls fast making up his
Caysry Company. W. think be hss hard on
20 City good aaen Oh hi iis. already. ri will
probably have the full complement by the close
apii.G
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
Ntos OlWltO1e.

DAvu5osT, Iowa, August !, 1851.
NVHE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF NACKlOT 4
l Cosbin 10 this day dissolved BY the vithdrav
q Of Mr.. Austin Corbin.
The business will be continued ~ heretofore bv
Louis 4. Nacklot, at the sane place. Old bnsi.
nsn may b sssslsd BY either partner.
LOUIS A. MACKLOT.
aagl-lw .AUS1N CORBlN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

LATEST NEWS

LATEST NEWS
By TELEGRAPH.
THE w AR NEWS.
Army Appo1nt1aent0
PRINCE NAPOLEON VISITS MANAS-
SAS 1UKCTlOy.
He gives tho Rebels Z Geld shoulder.
.R1OT.EyMEET Of TROOPS.
The Rebels Preparing for an
Attack.
ARREST OF A SPY IN BOSTON.
Resignation Of U. s. Officers.
FEDERAL PRISONERS Ii RICHMOND
Later lrOne Fort Monroe.
ANOTHER TELEGRAPH EMB ARGO
AFTERNOON DIsPATCaES.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
TO-DAY'S ADV'TS,


On LOADS CLEAN WHEAT STRAW, TO
~ be delivered at Camp Mcclellan. Enquire
at tho office Of b. PRICE,
asl2-i2t Raj koai Depot.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
DRS. NEWELL 4 CHARLES,

DskrIsrs,
RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO
fV the citisens Of Davenport and sur
4xYSy yrounding country, that they have
permanently located in this city.
All patients fsvoring Drs- n. c. With their een.
adencs may rely up.n tbeir Utmost exertious 10
perform every operation - psrfect manner as
possible. Particular attss stion paid 70 the resu.
lstion Of Childrens Teeth. Terms Of artinci al
vorA made known upon application. charge.
moderate. Once on Brady street, between Third
and Fourth
RWRR0sCG
r. BRAND. Mayor, Gale6a
BEN. CANPB4LL,
WEI0HLY 3 STALL,
DR. J. A. ScKo6Gs, {" Dentist.
PA. LIvERMoak
9. W. HIsPsrkAD, N. D., I"
L. CRoSIS. N. d.,
DK W. p. HILLS, Davenport.
my22-H
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

Heavy FALL SrocK.-Our enterpris-
ing fellow citizen. c. s. NHIsLxR. has lately
spent few weeks in the Eastern market,
where he purchsed largely Of all kinds Of sta.
pie and fancy Dry Goods. Buying for cash
ony. he vas enabled to get Goods much lower
than uussl. and will cell them accordingly
We have not seen for . long time. such . large
array of boxes ss iil the side wslk in front OF
his store. Of the quality Of his purchases.
not much need be eaid. for anybody Who
knows the man, kn Iws also, that he would not
Knowingly buy sn article. or offer one for sale
which he could not recommend; and those
who don know him better be making his &C
quaintance right away. Ladies. cal, and SEE
the new s,y les. and gents go ami help your
selves to something lice. Good goods. low
prices and accommodating clerks can be found
at Whis.er's all the time.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

FixE, Fall Dress Goods at Whisler's.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

NEW CONGAEGATroNAL CHURCH,
We are itformsi that Rev. W. SAlter. of Dur
lirxton. has engaged 10 preach in tki. city on
Sabbath morning. August 18th. at the meeting
Of the Eeele-is-tiesl Council. which has beer
called for the purpose If organizing q new
congr~g ational church in Davenport. Mr..
Ssit~r has been p-stor Of the Congregational
church ip BurlI g.on for several years. and
hss the reputation If being one of the sblest
preachers of HE denomination. in the State.
Our readers vill do well to avail thenselves Of
the opportunity thu. offered to hear him.
The best place in town to get Dry
Goods 10 at Wh,sl-r'r
CHoLERA.-Tbe death of Mr.. Blair,
else ~ here reported 10 this issue. sas reported
TO hsr. ben esu-ed ~ cholera. hut the f.cts
Of the e.se are these: Mr.. b had recently
had .eversl sitaeks Of eho.~rs morbus. and
Wednesday morning had gone blsekberrying.
probably without breakfast After eating
some herries and heeoning weak. he lay down
on the grsss and slept. On waking up he vas
OouSSiuB Rosbo su sNe esosAecu lac Ius
Dedisaeiy started home and died in few
houre We understand he vss not taken from
hi. bed sntl the next evening.-R l. Registey.
Scorr County FArR-Contracts have
been made for the erection Of eeste three hun
dred feet long and eleven seats deep. Thee
sesas will sceommodsfs . large number Of per
soDs. and Gill be found very convenient.
The prsmism 70 the alone" horse 10 likely
10 have . large number Of contestants. The
pessoSs entering horses viii not be allowed to
stde their osp aoimsls. bat Gill be assigned to
ride come other individuals stsed. TIE
premium Gill be given to the hores coming in
Last net fret. - reported In our paper Of
Saturday. Thus one man riding snothsr's
borss will be rery apt t. work out bis full
spsed. - by 90 doing b will leave his own
horse 10 the rear.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
ID .xXOkaflOsa,

D.xAOkaflOsl.
THE CO-PARTNERSHlP OF CORBlN, DOW
i Brown is this day d-s lived by the with
drawal Of Mr.. Austin Corb,n.
AUSTIN CORpIN
GEO. =. T.. LOW.
SAMUEL T.. BROWN.
July 81, 1861.
Geo. 5. g. Dow and Samuel + Brown will con
tinue the practice OF law, partners, under the
6rm Of Dow Brown. at the old place. jy3l
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
The HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
Or NEW YOpK.
CASH CAPITAL, OxB MILLION DOLLARS.
CASH Asssrs, 81, ,A95 .409.84.
W.T.. ROSS, Aesx4.

G. II. ScRIvsS, ~, Dearborn street, Chicago, 10
euthorized 70 receive advertisements for this p.
per.
ROUNDS LANoDox, ls5 Randolph street, Chi
eago, are sathorised to receive sverti,emsnts for
this paper.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
THE CIT ".
LADIsA, cali 1t wn .slers.

WArxgnELoSs are becoming plenty
ssd cheap. The crop 70 . lsrgs one
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
Sale Of Refsc> lslsa- -ssG BOolll

IN SATURDAY, THh. 2lTl. INST, THERE
~ v II be sold at Auction. to the highest BID
der, the Of tile lie reshuent ootas a. the
scot, County Fair Grounos, FIR the term VI Il G
Exhibition. Pr vision and Fruit Deaers will
take NOTICE and conduct themselves accordingly.
aylZ-dZw
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
l. w. HARRISON

l. w. HAkRI son,
LAND AGENT,
IGHLY IMPROVED FARM, NEAR TOWN
for trade for large Farm--dlfcrence paid
Once in st 1ftce Block, opposite the DEMOCRAT
AND Nkws Office.
une25-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

LOOK At W hisler's mammoth stock to-
Aar
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
Times Special.l

The refusal Of the Democrats Of New York to
unite with the Republicans in the nom os,ion and
election Of ticket. causes some surpsise here .
il seems to conflict with what was supposed to be
. plan rs-snanged here 1t Washington, which
hed for its purpose the disintegration Of the Re-
publican party. The same idea af Union ticket
vas brosched 10 Ohio,and has been there rejected
These two coincidsnts, IL said among politicisps
will cause now the entire dissolation of the Demo
NJ
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
DISTRICT COURT.
lAuGusT rEax.]

HON. JOHN P. DILLON. Judge.
IaA n. CIvyoaD, Clerk.
Saturday. August 10. 1861.
The Only case tried to-day we Of Trip w..
Ssins-s repl~vin case IL was giveu TO the
Jury 10 the sftsrnoon, after which Court sd'
iournsd Bennett 4 Whitcomb for PHI. J.
n. Day for Defence.
Defaults are taken Monday.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

AccrrrED.-Adjutant Baker has ac-
s.ptsd twelve Iofsntsy compsniss during the
past week. On Saturday ks accepted the fol
loving:
Burlington Cavalry. Capt. Crocker Liberty
Guards. Qnfantry) Buchanan County. Capt
Whitney.
Bloomfield Greys, Dlvis Cou unty Capt. h. a..
spencer.
Lee County company. Capt s. D. Clark.
II is nov probable that the new regiments =
~ill be foil within ten days
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

Orr FOR THE WARs.-Our fellow
tovnsmsn, Col N. B. Buford. received tele
gram yesterday morning from Gov. DenD1pn.
Of Ohio. rendering him the command ofs reei.
ment Of Ohio troops. Tho Col. Immediately
noti6s1 Gov. Yates Of the fact, expressing q
preference for . command from his own State
TO which the Governor rsT lied for, ,hwith. ten
dering him the commsud Of = regiment Of Ill
inois troops. The Col left for Springfield la.t
evening to complete his arrangements. He
will return again for few days before as
suning his commsnd.-R. L::Reyister.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12
RE.NOT..aL.
y q H NJ II q W N

Plumbing, Stean s Gas Fitting Shop
TJNO 81 BRADY STREET, WHERE CAN Be
L found Chandeliers, Pendants and all kinds Of
Gas Fixtures, Well and Cistern Pumpa, Globe
Valves and all kinds of Brass work, Lead and
Iron Pipe Fittings. Old Fixtures cleaned, either
10 Gilt or Bronze. Lamps cleane and altered. 4
good assortment Of
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

Gen. Wood has taken measures for carrying in
% e6e.t the late of Congress for adding 10 the
medical staff Gf the army corps # cadets whose
day il shal be 20 aet dresses il the hespitas.
srd q ambulance attendants in the field. With
the sane rank and ply - the West Point military
Cadets.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

OF A spy IN BOSTON.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-12

The Rebels Preparing for an
Attack.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-26
KEOKUk IOWA: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER &c, 1s6
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
BY THE
Governor of the State of Iowa

Another year hts gone, and we arc
brought t. that period, when, following
the example of our Puritan Fathers, we
are accustomed to offer our public Thanks
giving to the Author of all good for his
mcrcltnl providence towards us. Wonder
iul changes have occurred daring the past
year, anu adyersities seem to have over.
taken us as d country and people; vet
VIC have manifold blessings for Which TO
b thankful. For the bounteous harvests
VI the held, FOR the general good Lea th Of
the past year, ior the peaceful relations
VI occupy with nations abroad, for the
aroused patriotic spirit Of the People
which promises In due time To restore
peace AT home and triumphantly place our
clril aud rcigious institutions oi Freedom
Oh ilrmer foundation than ever before
Tor these aud many other blessings we have
abundant cause for Christian gratitude
It'll 1Iglt War raging IN our midst, the
banner oi Rebellion waving along all the
Southern border, hostile armies marching
io the conflict, and walls Of mourning al
ready swelling from thousands of stricken
hearts and households--that we can still
recognize manifold causes Of gratitude and
Acknowledge lis kindly providence, anu
confidently place our trust in Ills hand 10
control tins storm for the Nations good.
may euatie u to the renewed favor OF Him
who docth oil things well.
10 tALs end, /, Samuel J kirkwood.
b0Ncrnur II tie State of Iowa. 90 heteby
APPOINT IAursday, the -eth dsy Il No
senber he1t, a. day a Thanksgiving;
and ! earnestly recommend the people ot
tie State to abstain on that DAY from their
usual avocatlons, and assemble st their
respective places oi worship to offer Thanks,
PraySr and Praise to HIM In whose mercy
Dow more than ever IL our great trust.
SAN II Ill j klkkWUOn.
Governor of Iowa.