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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
ARRIVAL l. DEPARTURE OF MAILS.

EASTERN MAIL--Via q l. r X R-Closes at s
o'clock II Closes at 4 n O'Clock + NJ ; arrives
at 10 o'clock N arrives at 50 o'clock = NJ
Sundays excepted.
WEsTEgE MArl-Via " 4 N R-Closes at Y,
o'clock A NJ arrives at o'clock p NJ, Sundays
excepted
NokTHERE MAIL-Via Lyons l. Camanche-
Closes at 9o'cl.ck NJ arriyesat o'clock p NJ.
NORTHERN MAIL-Via Dewitt Il Maquoketa-
Closes sunday. Tuesday and Thursday at o'clock
NJ arrives Tuesday, Thursday end Saturday at
6 O'Clock L VI.
ROUTE No. lG977-Nia Blue Grass, etc-Closes
Monday, Wednesday 9ad Friday at o'clock + N !:
arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8
o'clock = ~.
KouTE No. lO9i8 Via Tipton-Closes Tuesday
and Friday "a, II o'clock NJ arrives Tuesday and
Friday at I2 o'clock NJ.
SOUTHERN MAIL-Vla Burlington 4 Keokuk-
Closes Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at O'clock =
NJ arrives Monday, "Wednesday and Friday at
o'clock A II.
RorTE No. 109i7-Via BufTao-Closes Friday
at O'Clock N arrives Saturday ate o'clock
PM.
RoUTE No. l095o-Via Annauosa & Walnut
Fork'-ClosoS Thursday at II arrives Thurs
day a; II o'clock NJ.
lIoURs-Oicc open at o'clock A II closes at
o'clock + NJ. Office open on Sunday from to
10 o'cIoci A NJ.
t4y- As the principa mails carried by Rail
Road, all the time stated in the above notice,
will be RAIL Road TINE, the clock in the Super
intendant's Office, NJ Depot, being the stand.
ard. CHAS. II. ELDRIDGE, I. NJ.
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DISTRICT COURT FOR SCOTT COUNT
i State Of Iowa:
Andrew J. Van Schoick

i
i State Of Iowa:
Andrew ]. Van Schoick
Tobias Miller, Lydia A. Mil Original Notice.
Ter, Josiah Chambers and
Willard Barrvws,
To Tobias Miller, Lydia A. Miller, Josiah Cham
bers and Willard Barrows:
SIRs You are hereby notified that there is
now on file in the Office OF the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court for Scott county, State Of Iowa, Pc
t:,ion Of Andrew J. Van Schoick, claiming for
conditions broken, the foreclosure Of . certain
mortgage, executed by Tobias Miller and Lydia
A. Miller, Of date May 9TH, A. D., 1889. conveying
to petitioner the following real estate, lying in
Scott county, State Of Iowa, t0-wit: The west
half Of the north-we quarter Of section No. I've
(5) and also the north east quarter OF section No.
six o. in township No. seventy-ninc w. north
Of range No. three (3,) east Of the fifth 18th p.
NJ secure tn payment Of two certain proms.
sorry uotes, executed by the said Tobias Miller, Of
even date with said mortgage, one for the sum ct
three thousand two hundred AMI forty-eigh 3l-
100 ($3, ,24s 34-lO0) dollars, due and payable in
two years from the date thereof, with interest at
three hundred and eight 97-lo0 ($3oS N-l00) dol
lars, due and payable on the 9Th day of May, A.
d., 1850, with interest At 10 per cent. per annuo.
Plaintiff Claims that there was duo on said notes
and mortgage at the time Of fling said petition to-
wit: July 10th, 1851, the sum Of four thousand
three hundred and sixty -eight l%s,ooo) 0ossf,
for which with any interest ac:ruing up 70 the
final hearing thereof, he prays julgnent against
said Tobias Miller, with interest and costs Of suit
Now, unless you appear and answer thereto on
or before noon Of the second day Of the next term
Of said Court, to be begun and holden on tho first
Monday Of February, A. D., 1862, default will be
entered sgaiast you and judgment rendered
thereon.
December 5th. 1861.
DAWSON L TRUE,
dc6-d4vl Att'ys for Pl'G.
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DISTRICT COURT.
HON. JOHN F. DILLON, Judge
Ira N. CLIFFORD, Clerk.

INA IL NfFOkDe OleCk.
FRIDAY. Dec. 9th, 1851.
Court opened at o'clock A. N. The grand
jury came in and brought indictments against
John Winan Alex ander W. Smith and Edward
Boersch.
John Winau plead getty to the indictment.
He is charged with the offense Of having taken
some weighmaster reicepts from one William
W. Kennedy and presented them to Joseph
Shields for payment. Atthe time Of presenting
them, Mr.. Kennedy came in and Winan did not
sncceed iu obtaining the money. His sentence
will be pronounced tomorrow.
Alexander W. Smith. indicted for assault,
was admitted to bail 10 the sum OF $500.
Edward Boersch. indicted for assault, was ad-
mi,ted to bail in the sum of $500, til! next
term of Court.
The grand jury ignored the bill against
Richard Moses. Moses was bound over by
Justice Wheeler upon the charge Of having ma.
liciously driven his wagon agsint the wagon
of one Hogebroom by reason of which tie lat.
ter is said to have been injured TO the amount
of $40.
State Of Iowa vs. Geo. Peters, for horse steal.
log. This case occupied all forenoon. The
jury agreed while in the box upon verdict Of
guilty, and valued the horse stolen over $40
Peters will be sentenced tomorrow.
State Of Iowa vs. Thomas Preston, arson.
This ease eseupisd the court oil aftstnoon. III.
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LATEST NEWS
By TELEGRAPH.
THE WAR NEWS.
Skirmish near Alexandria.
NEWS FROM THE LOWER POTOMAC
Mach Trouble IL KUesus.
MORE SKIRMISuING IN MISSOURI.
McCuIlOch gene into Winter Quarters
ATTACK ON FORT PULASKI EXPECTED.
Later from Port Royal.
REBEL GEN. FLOYD RETREATING
THE REBEL CONGRESS.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
Later from Port Royal.
REBEL GEN. FLOYD RETRFATING
THE REBEL CON4RESs.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
From Washington.
Special to tho Tribune.1

From Washington.
Especial to tho Tribune.1
WAsHINGroS, Dec. 5.
Col Leonard, of the l4th Mass. teleeraphed to
Gen. Banks yesterday that his men at Hancock.
shelled and dispersed party passing Westward,
too small for attack but largo enough for trouble
For some tirae past the enemy has sent out daily
from Fairfax Court Housc,a scouting party Of
one Thousand to two thousand men. II breaks up
into squads Of fifty one hundred, who attack our
picket guards.
1t. knight, Of Co. B. Sd New Jersey, went with
hfty-three mon Sc far as Burk Station, on the Or
ange6 Alexandr X. r.. They stretched tu 0
telegraph wires across old Draddock s road. and a
high as the forehead of man on horseback, the
other lower, and awaited the result on this side.
Presently half company CT rebel cavalry dashed
up on charge. The wires unseated two or three
and threw the rest into confusion Our II en- rushed
up emptied six saddles and took one prisoner.
Eighteen of t.c party who were in ambush COM
picted the route, and emptied two more saddles
Eight horses galloped within our lines. One horse
man taken prisoner was Orderly II. Dunham,e ,ei the
sth Gs. Hussars. He gives information respecting
the onemy's scouting expeditions. Ho says that
the Post Office at Fairfax has been removed to Ma
nassas.
letter from Port Royal states that the recently
taken prisoners there say that the ship Fingai,
from Glasgow, with ~ ri1ed cannon and cargo
Of rifles and munitions Of war, run up Savannah
river in fog, since our fleet captured Forts Wal
ker and Beauregard and that there are 6, 900 SOL
diers at Savannah. This information is dscred.
tied in the Navy Department. Letters found on
prisoners recently taken however, speak Of the ar
rival Of q vessel laden with co1traband of war; in
the latter part of November She is probably the
last that will reach that point.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

STATE OF Iowa, ADJ'r GEN'L's OrYIcE
DAVENPORT. Nov. l4th, 1861
General Order No. 40.
Tie War Department, Of the General Gov.
ernment has authorized the State Of Iowa 20
raise another Regiment of Infantry. 1t will
be known as the 18th Regiment Iowa Volun.
teer Infantry.
The number Of the Irish and German Regi.
ments will be given when they are formed.
and so with any other regiment that may
hereafter be formed. They will be numbered
in the order in which they are filled up.
N. 3. BAKER,
diff Adjutant General of Iowa.
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Kansas News.

LEAvENwoRTu, Dec. ..
Brig. Gen. J. w. Denver has arrived. and has
been assigned to command Of all the Kansas regi
ments.
A portion Of Lanes Brigade remains at Fort
Scott. The 4th Regiment has been ordered to
Wyandotte. The lst Cavalry, known as Jenni-
sons Regiments stationed at Johnny Leak in the
Delaware reserve, nearly opposite Parksville, Mo.
The "a Regiment is nearly recruited, and will
occupy the village of kickapoo, ten miles above
this city.
The river remains open, but trouble with ma
rauding parties is anticipated when it freezes over.
Teams are again running on the Platte county
road. Our mail communication east Is re-estab-
lishel.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
From Baltimore.

BALTINORE Dec. 9.
A dispatch from Savannah in the Richmond
papers Of yesterday, dated 4th nst say that ls Of
the ps Of the enemy are now inside the bar and
An attack on Fort Pulaski is hourly expected.
The Richmond Dispatch Of yesterday says it is
currently reported that Gen. Floyd's command has
been ordered to another important post.
A telegram dated Nashville, Sd, says that Floyd
has fallen back to within thirty miles Of tho vr-
gnia and last Tennessee railroad.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
From Boston.

BosToN, Dec. 6.
The ship Yorkshire, from Liverpool, reports
Nov. 2s,h, lat. y, IA min, Ion. 81, passed steam
bark riggei. showing the rebel flag. She appeared
as if she had lost her bulwarks. She had ,
spread eagle on her stern and white wheel house
She was steering South East.
The Baltic sailed for Fort Pickens with the
New ork 18th regiment, this m.
The French steam frigatss Pamone and Catenst
oil lod tn.dav
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
THE CITY.

REMovAL.-The editorial and count
ing room Of the DsHocaAr AND NEws will be
found hereafter in the second story OF Grigg's
block, Perry street The entrance 10 at the
main doorway. Office at the head OF the
fight, first door on the left.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
From Kansas.

KANSAS CRY, Dec, 6.
BY order of Gen. Hunter Col. Jameson's regi-
mrnt moved to point midway between Kansas
City and Lsavenworth.
Ali communication between here and Indepen-
dence is cut of.
Tho rebel Hays, with 800 men, visited Indepen-
dcnce Monday, seized all the horses belonging to
the Pacific Stage Company, and made . general
confscation Of oil the property Of the Union oiti
zens.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

GoINo.-One squadron Of the "a
Cavalry leave for 81 Louis to-day. by railroad
The rest will follow Immediately.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
Missouri News.

SEDALIA, Dec. 6.
Yesterday a party of exasperated citizens Of all
parties attacked gan. Of returned rebels from
Prices army under Capt. Young, noar Dunkins-
bury, about 20 miles West of hero, killing seven
and wounding ten Of them. Among the killed was
Eeptlin Young. None Of TIE citizens'were killed
h.ss-seversly wounded. Three Of the wounded reb-
els have since died.
Judge Birch, who has been prisoner in Prices
camp for some time past, having been released on
parole arrived here to-day.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
From Fort Monroe.

FoRr MONROE, Dec 5.
4 flag Of truce came from Norfolk, bringing sew
eral Charleston passengers, but no news
Gen Wool also dispatched flag Of truce for
Norfolk, with number Of letters and clothing for
the prisoners at Richmond.
The steamer Illinois leaves for Port Royal, with
troops for Gen. Sherman, this evening.
Tho Norfolk Day Bosk, of to-day, contains a
message from Gov. Letchcr, tho main point of
which is his regret that Fort Monroe is not in pos
session Of the Confederate States.
me Nebei Congress, atits session on the Sd inst.
passed resolution Of thanks 10 Gen. Sterling
Gov. Lstcher urges forward movement. ne
says the banks Of the Potomac arc not the place to
fight, but the banks Of the Susquehanna.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
Southern News.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Dec. 8.
The New Orleans Grescent Of the 25th, says .'no
sales OF cotton tonscco. Sugar Is 3 t. 81, mo-
lasses, "a to 81. corn dollar, whisky one dol
lar; rico, 225 beef 80 pork, IS bacon, 70. Cat
tie market; Tex IN cat,lo, $50 to S45 par head /:
per head So to s. veal, SIS to sis per head.
The crescent also says the decrease on exchange
of $274e0O on the wcek is attributed to the desire
to place funds in England to invest in merchan-
disc Sterling has been taken freely at l25 to
10. We are not aware Of any prospect
Ct improvement in commerce 10 warrant
these figures, which are much higher than
IN the bankrupt era 1887 and l84O,
1t is braited about that some parties are placing
all their funds in Europe, for tear pelhsp Of the
highway robbers Of the world, that may penetrate
our good city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

BLArr d Co. have Just received q
choice lot Of Oyster and Cider. which they
sell cheaper than any other firm in town.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
From Port Royal.

INV YORK, Dec. 3.
The steamship Vanderbilt has arrived, from
Port Royal the Sd. She brings no news The
health of the troops is good. Beaufor: is unoccu-
pied. Sac brings i've Of the crew Of the schooner
Albion, taken in attempting to run the blockade.
She also brings one rebel spy taken At Port Royal.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

jury retired TO conaidsr OF their verdict at sl.2
O'Clock.
Court adjourned at IL o'clock p. ", til
Q o'clock tomorrow morning.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
From st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. B.
Gen. Thos. l. Price, commanding at Jefferson
City, viii run ior Consrss; St 70 ~ II the vacancy
Judge ". Hall, member Of the State Conven-
ten, and N. G. Hawkins have bssn named fsv the
rase in the district lately represented BY Jno. b,
Clark. Both sss undsrstood 70 b strong Uaion
men. st
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

LADIES, Whistler is fast closing out
those late fashions Of Winter Dress Goods
Call coon or you will be too late.
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CREATCo CONSOLIDATED LINE
Cincinnati 4 Chicago Air nne
R.alLRO41, I. y !

L,OPTY NILES THE SHOgTIST ROUTE
l. to Cincinnati, Indiana polls and Louisville.
Two Express Tfaiss leave West S:de Union de-
pot, Chicago, as follows:
At8A N. daily, except Sun day.
At clio OP y, daily, sxespt Saturday.
Arrive At 10:i5 A n, sad 10:I5 Pm.
Through to Cincinnati and indianapolis without
change II cara
Elegant Sleeping Ca's on Night Trains.
Time to Cincinnati, eleven hours.
Through tickets may be obtained It the principal
Railroad Offices in tho North West, and the Com
pany's Office, No. 133 Randolph street, under
the Sher an House.
JOHN BRANDT, H., 0ssI Sap't
C.E FOLLBTT, 6en1 Ticket Ag't.
dc7i N. II. MOORE, Ag't, Chicago.
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STATE OF Iowa. ADJT GxsERAL's OFFICE,
Davenport. Eov. 9th. 1861.
IGe1eral Order No. 5l
Lient Col. Sauders of the 10th Regiment
Iowa Volunteer Infantry, is hereby placed in
command Of Camp Mcclellan, and is to be re-
spscted and obeyed accordingly.
~ Is. BEKER,
Adiutant General Of Iowa
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

Losr.-A bunch of trunk keys at or
near the post office yesterday. The finder will
confer a favor by leaving them at this office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

The SIXTEENTH.-Col. Sanders in
forms US TINT the 10th Regiment is filling up
fast. and will soon be ready to take the field.
Recruits are con iny in constantly.
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CLARK Il HOYT

1NEALERS IN CARRIAGES, BUGGIES,
- Pianos and Harmonic Nelodeons frsm the
best Eastern manufactures, Of the most approved
patterns and at prices that defy mpetition, No.
lao Brady street, Dav export, iowa lsp9
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

WHISTLER continues to rattle of those
choice patters Of dry goods to the satisfac-
lion OF all customers
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THE MARKETS.
DAILY REPORT.

OFFicE or THE DEMOCRAT AND NEws,l
Friday Eve, December 6, 1861.
There iano change in the grain market Hogs
are shade lower.
FLOUR S4.Oo wholesale; $40 retail. Ship.
mcnts SSl brls.
WHEAr--ln good demand at 55057c. Receip,s
4,165 bu. Shipments 3.0 bu.
BARLEy.-Quict at 15025c. Receipts 1890 bu.
Shipments 1870 bu.
CoRs-We quote new at l2Ml4c. Receipts
100 bu.
Hoos.-s2.55@2.5o Receipts Isl head. Ship
ments 12 head
OATs-We quote at 12@l3c.
ONIoNs-Few in market. Dull at case.
demonstrating doing. We quote Neshan
nccks l2}a@lsc per bu. Pinkeyes 25@27c.
HAY-Prairie s5.@6 per ton Timothy 81.
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7HN6oVAL.

JOHN W.. THOM PSON
TTAS REMOVED MS LAW OFFICE TO
i ID story Of No.. 2, West Second street, Da-
venport, over ~
-D0sa9la0rtys0 0torOs
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From Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 6.
The New Orleans Crescent of the 25th gives tho
weekly bank statement to the 22d:
Circulation S6,95s, 900, deposits SIS ,4O3, 900,
specie Sl3 I'll 900.
The steamer Pink Varble from here with cot
feflnt" reanhioeyy- nrpcecdipg to Nashville under
rebels and is now held by McGavOck, IN coinnai,a
at Fort Donaldson, He was awaiting orders from
Gen. johnson. Tho machinery was taken to
Nashville.
The Louisville papers unanimously condemn
the policy of Cameron in reference to tho enamel
patton and Perspective arming Of slaves. The
journal says the President is equally ccasurablc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
NJ . r 8 q II .

VTyIlE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOT1F1ED
i and cautioned net to trust any person on ac-
count of the Iii
sc O. TT H o u 3 z
or Propristoes without written order, sianea b
ee3elW ga u J. hUA1ys
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Sts'Nyed.

A BLACK STALLION PONY, ABOUT 8
IA years old, three white legs and white mark
on forehead, thick short double name. Had on .
halter when he left. Any information which
will lead to his recovery will be literally reward
ID by HENRY HAUPT,
nol3-d&wtf] Mississippi House.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
Michigan News.

UETRUIT, DEC. U.
Col. Rankin Of the Lancers, has been officially
advised that the recent order of the Adt. Gen. re-
garding cavalry regiments, does not apply TO his
regiment Of Lancers. 1t will now be filed up
from incomplete cavalry companies or regiments
from other States, and be ready fol service very
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
Bank DeialcatiOn !.

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 6.
A defalcation in the Saga lahoc Bank Of Bath,
Me-. is reported. Their bills are thrown gu. to-
day by the Portland banks.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
Extensive Robbery.

Boston, Dec. 6.
A case containing tie jewelry Of Mons. Her.
mann, which is exhibition at one Of our jewelry
stores, was to-day, by some meaas unfastened, and
jevelry to the value Of 81 500 stolen. notwth
standing the case was constantly surrounded by a
large crowd Of people.
The British mail steamer from Martinique, lih.
arrived at st. Thomas on tho 18th, and reported
the Sumter at Martinique. Tho Iroquois 60, up
steam and started in pursuit.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07
NIGHT DlSPATCHBD.
From Washingtoa.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s.

ARLINGTON, Dec. b.
Especial to the Postl
The President avows his purpose to adhere to .
cautious and psudsnt policy in relation to forsign
currsnce Of hostilities between the United States
ana oreat Britain, for unless tie British Govern
ment should seek . pretext fer war; there il no
ground for serious difficulties. Tho Government
reels no anxiety on this subject, believing that a
temperate policy will allay excited feeling and
tend to cement the friendly relations between tho
two countries.
The work on the now military bridge across the
Potomac Is progressing rapidly. Tho bridge will
soon be ready for use.
A caucus Of the Republican members Of Con-
gress will be held tomorrow evening" for the pur
pose OF agreeing upon line Of policy to be adopt
ed IN reference to the slave question.
A letter was received in this city yesterday,
from Capt. Lansing, of the Federal army, who Was
captured fortnight ago. while out with forsg-
ing party. lie Is in Jail at Richmond.
All the Now ork regiments on this side Of the
Potomac will bo reviewed to-day north Of the
Capital:
1t is expected that the House Investigating
Committee will report on Monday.
1t. Col. Reynolds has been appointed resident
agent at Port Royal, under general regulations re-
lative to securing and disposing of the property
found or brought within tho territory now or here
after occupied by the Unitod States forces in the
disoyal States. He has been ordered to ropor. to
the Secretary Of tho Treasury,
A bill will soon be introduced in Congress au-
thorixing the organization Of . steam fre-engine
brigade, as y large amount Of Government property
has recently been destroyed for the want Of such
an organization.
From New York.
NEw YoRK, Dec. 9.
The steamer Bavaria arrived to day. She
brought 10000 stand Of arms, purchased in Bel
gium for the U :. Government.
letter from Port Royal says the 10th New
ork Regiment made q reconnaissance towards
Charleston, capturing three batteries and spiking
the guns. They returned after having approached
within 70 mile, Of Charleston.
large amount Of cotton was found ready for
shipment, but the rebels were destroying much Of
it.
About coo contrabands are about the fort. and
Others are coming in.
The building No. 40 Murray street, occupied by
Jas. Casey. dry goods, Sanbon h Terry and l..
Henry were I'M ured by fire last night, and goods
destroyed to the am cunt Of $4,000 fully in
sured.
Last night man named Mccormick was fatally
shot in Broadway concert saloon by one Of the
Fire Zouaves, named Thos. Abricn, in a dispute
about one Of the waiter girls.
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posrr.ANn M Der 4,

IUHTLxNDe M01 IseC
The reported defalcation in the Sagadahos Bank,
Of Bath, is denied by the directors. The bank
can redeem all its bills.
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New YORK Market.

New YORK market.
New YORK, December 6.
FLoUR-Market quiet and frmer. Sales at
$50 Super State $5.7o05.s .sS Extra State;
so.5o@5.6O Super Western S5.70@5s5 Common
Brands Extra X. II. @.
WHEAT-Market quiet and firm. SlsO@1s1
Amber Iowa Sl.32(al.37 Winter Red Western.
RYE.-Stcady, 78@S2c
BLRLEY.-Quiet at 6OG6lc.
OATs-Market frmer. 42@431zo Canadian and
Western.
BEsr.-Unchanged.
Cur MEATs.-Inactiye.
LARD.-Firm at S13W9Mc.
COKN-Market dull and lower.
PoKk-Stcady. Sl5.00015.50 Mess S9.62L@
9.75 Prime.
WHisKY.-Quiet and firm at 2l02lLc.
New York Stock Market.
NEW YoRK. Dec. 6.
Sfan''" Ill IN ".' --.nh change.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

Those gold pens At Starts are the
very best In Tie city. "a = 60 a
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

". +. ROSS, Agent.
TIE HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
Or NEW YORK.
CASH CAPITAL, ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
THE HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
CHARTERED A. d.. 1910,
CASH CArITAL, S5nN 0nN
OFFICE-METROPoLITAN BUILDING. DAVENPORT.
In SECON ANNU JAIL
EsE9TIVA
KEY NE SOCIETY
WILL BE HRLD At THE
New Pennsylvania House
MONDAY EVENING, THE 18th INST.
The Executive Committee have made ample ar
rangements for the accommodation Of all who
may attend. The Annual Address will be deliv-
cred by JAMES T. LANE, ESQ. Tickets TO be
obtained from the Secretary, II. ii. Smith and r.
H. Impey. HIRAM PRICE, Pres't.
JopN NJ DAY Sec'y {dc6 6-d&wtt