davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

CouGHs. The sudden changes Of our climate
are sources Of PULMosARY, bronchial AMI As
TnMATic AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved
that simple remedies often act speedily and cer-
tHinly when taken in the early stages Of the dis
case, recourse should 1t once be had to Broacn .
Bronchial 7rocAss," or LoEenges, let the Cold,
Cough Irritation Of the Throat be ever so slight
as by this precaution moro serious attack may
be efectually warded of. PUBLIC SPxAKERs and
SINGERS will find them efieclual. for clearing and
strengthening the voice. See advertisement.
nov27 -dkw6m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
The Methodists have \ are preach,

THE Methodists have rare preacher
among them, if we are to believe cor
respondent of the Memphis Christian
Adyocate, who say of Rev. F. +. Pitts,
one Of their pulpit orators: 81 have re-
peatedly heard the most famed men of
America, but there are times when the
flames of his pathos hicks the everlast-
ing halls pith roar that naoves your
soul to the Depths .fathomed By fer other
men,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11

If the conservative journals of Vir.
ginis accurately represent the public
sentiment of that State, large portion
of the people believe that there can be
no dissolution of the Union without
war that peaceable secession is an absur
dity that it is the duty, therefore, of
the Legislature promptly to arm the
State; to place it in position to demand
what is justly it's due, and be able to
enforce il.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
--~\D~

Coal IN Notwithstanding to the
Salt Lake correspondent of the N. Y.
Times, there is no doubt that coal exists
in large quantities in the great basin of
Utah.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
BRgAKRRs.-Tho Rlack RannhEo

BRsAKsRs.-The Black Republicans
congratulate themselves in case of sec.
tional war, upon probable outbreak
among the blacks in the South. 1t il
more likely that the merchants in the
North will outbreak the negroes, and
do more harm in their section.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
Fires in One Year.

The followinfi statement shows the
total losses which have resulted from
fires occurring within the United States
since the lst OF January last, exclusive
Of losses less than $4,000
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11

SoMs Of the Eastern papers say that
Edwin Forrest, tue tragedian, is soon to
live again with his divorced wife, now
Ars. Sinclair. Doubtful.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
No. of Eirea. Lo,s ls60. Loss 1859. Loss
Total .2s7sl32ll ,OoO$ 4,ss5, 0OOSl2, 1854 900

No ADJUsTMENT.-The following
despatch has been received BY a gentle
man in st. Louis. 1t is to the point:
WAsHINGroN, Jan. :.
No adjustment, and none likely.
TRUsTEN Polk.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
passion, and i is easy to act in haste,
and have to r pent at isure

VIZ never ssspect pessona who aim
simply to snuse us. There 70 van
difference Between those we call amusing
men and those we denominate enter
tanning; we laugh with the former and
reflect with the latter.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
Stoo..so- H itst % tUc Weste"


This steamer which was fired upon
whle entering the han Dor Of Charleston
on Wednesday morning was not Gov
ernmeut vessel, nor was she in any way
fttel fir War-like duty. She was
chartered by the Government to carry
Ieir torcements, and not to take an Of
'ensivc or defensive position. Having
no armament, ana being in no condition,
any more than any ether peace vessel,
she could, of course, do nothing but to
turn about and pu: to sea as reported.
New York CRY FINANCEs,-The
Controllers estimates have been made
out for the year 1860. The expendi-
lures for the year are estimated at
S6,9I9,4O3.s6 of this s5,35O,567 are
for the support of the city government,
1897, 80 for interest on the city debt,
and 71,657.36 for redemption Of the
city debt. The estimated amount nee
essary to be raised by taxation is
SO, 1904 90, of this over million
dollars will have to be raised by special
tax
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11

The CoLuMBus ARrEsIAN WELL.-A
recent report to the Legislature OF Ohio,
states that the Artesian Well, at the
State House is ATS feet in depth, pass
ing through the following geological
strata-Drilt, Devonian. and upper and
lower Slurian-the bottom being now
in Sandstone. In regard to the proba-
biltes Of fading water by further Dor
me, the report concludes that water will
never be found-not because water
bearing strata have not been permeated
but because they lie so horizontal that
no power can be obtained to force the
water to the surface. The waller at tue
bottom Of the well, if found, would be
blood warm.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11

The city Of Paris alone has spent
S6l 100000 i the last eight years
in beautifying herself-sn expensive
toilette!
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
Flour and Feed Store.

T>HE UNDERSIGNED HAVING SOLO OUT
l. their well known Flour and Feed establish
ment on Second street, to Mr.. l. d. Rugges, take
pleasure in introducing him to their old custom
ers. and asking for him the same liberal custom
SO freely extended to ourselves, for which We
desire returning our since thanks.
ROWE HYDE.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11

VIRGINIA.-There is good reason to
believe, Judging from the tone of three
fourths of the Virginia Press, that not
outstanding the popular leaning is
against the North, the action of the
Legislature and of the Convention which
is soon to succeed it will be guided sole
ly by the interests of Virginia, and not
by the interests or wishes OF any other
State or States. We look, therefore,
with solicitude to the proceedings OF her
Legislature, and with strong hope that
the wisdom that has SO cminently guided
her counsels in the past will pervade the
minds and hearts Of those upon whom
is dcvolved the greatest responsibility
that has rested upon her since the foun-
dation of the Government.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11

REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
JOHN Il. SW ITS,
General Real Estate Agent,
Loan and Insurance Broker,
CON. or DEEDS FOR NEW YORK AND
OTHER STATES.
H. Y. SLAYMAKER,
NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS YoR
MINNESOTA!
OFFICE NICHOLS BLOCK, UP STAIRS,
DAVENPORT, IOWA,
COMPLETE ABsTRACTs OF TIE TITLE TO ALL LANDS
IN SCOTT COUNTY.
New York Insurance Agency,
CASH CAPITAL REPRESENTED. 50 900 900
WITH LARGE SURPLUS.
PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE Co,
ON. YORK AND BROOKLYN
CASH CAPITAL, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500, 0Os
STEPHEN CROWELL, Pr.s't
PmLANBER SHAW, Sec'y
Atlantic Fire Insurance COMFY
ON. YORK AND BROOKLYN,
CASH CAPITAL. e15O.0Oo
HoRAr1o Dom, Sec'.7
Lamar Fire Insurance Comply,
OF NEW YORK CITY,
CASH CAtITAL,...... 49,. $500. $500, 900
Z, ANTHONY, Pres't
J.R. ST. JOHN, Sec'y.
Fulton Fire Insurance Cenp'y,
OF NEW YORK CITY,
WILLIAM A. COBB, Psest
JAMES N. RaNKINs, Sec'y.
Humbolt Fire Insurance Co.,
OF NEW YORK CITY.
CASH CAPITAL. $70O,O0
JOHNRANKIN, Pret
WILLIAM MuLLIsAH: Sec'y.
New York Life Insurance Co.,
OF NEW YORK CITY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, ........ 81, 100000
MORRIS FRANKLIN, Pres't,
PLINEY FRzsxAH, Actuary.
A OBLIGATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND
IL Policies iasued in the above old and ~
JOHNL. SWITS,
Real Estate and insurance Agent.
NICHOLS BLOCK.-UP STAIRS.
ost1odH
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
STATE ITEMS.


What has become Of the Davenport
DEMocsATf We receive it only about
halt the time.-Auscatine Journal.
Our devil says he has been 90 deeply
interested in reading the scrimmage sr-
ticles between the FORMAL and Review
that he may have forgotten to mail it
regularly. Wen advise him to mend
his ways.
The Muscatine Journal thinks the
steamer Canada, which is frozen IN on
the Lower Rapids, stands poor chance
Of getting out whole.
HEAVY REcgIpTs.-Thc Iowa City
Press says that l,2ls,a25 lbs. of pork
we're received in that place in few
DAYS time. That is coming hard on to
Davenport figures.
THE Dubuque Herald says WARDS
ice boat is expected at that place In a
few days.
AT meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Muscatine Branch Of the State Bank
of Iowa, held at their banking house on
the 9TH i1st, the following gentlemen
were elected Directors for the ensuing
wear Geo. G. Stone, Chester Weed,
Jao. b. Dougherty and Joseph Rich
ardson.
At meeting OF the Directors, the
following officers were elected: Geo.
G. Stone, President Chester Weed,
Vice President Thomas Harbach,
Cashier John Farnsworth, Teller.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-11
Notice.

vrHE PERSON WHO TOOK THE FOURTH
Volume o. Keats CommsntaRiss fson my
once ID requested 70 return the same tnaediatly.
;.n0l GEO. n. VAN H0SEN.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20

the basis Of representation, and TO lay
down . recOmmendstOry test for electors
In selecting the County and State Con-
ventiOn Delegates The test question IL
. cine qua non. II there be disagreement
on this no cooperation can be had. II
there be agreement here, then the mere
question Of time of convention and basis
ofrepresentatiOH are immaterial. Divided,
neither branch'Of the party can succeed.
United, victory is certain. Cooperation,
therefore, is equally essential to each. So,
too, in the nominations to be made by
the Conventions. Il would be folly and
madness, whichever wing obtained the
ascendeDcy. to do otherwise than make q
fair and just distribution Of nominations.
This, we feel assured, will be done.
We call, then, upon the Douglas Com.
mittee to come up to the emergency, dis
card oil questions Of precedence, and act
in union and concert with the other Com
mittce. By doing this, they will prove
themselves to be, not only true Demo.
Gratis, but also patriots. There are times
when all PcrsOnal feeling or pride should
be sacrificed upon the altar of the country
and these are Of them. We sincerely
hope, therefore, that the Douglas Com.
mittce will ratify, without prejudice, the
action already had by the other division
Of the party.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20

The grand Presidential assassination
plot, which frightened Mr.. Lincoln and
caused SO much UncaSiness among the
Office seekers throughOu: the Union, has
st'last found father in the person of the
Superintendent Of the New York Police,
John A. Kennedy, who got it up in order
to get Fat berth from the President. A
policeman named Williamson, whom be
wished to employ to go to Washington
and Baltimore 10 gain information about
the rumor Of the plot to assassinate, has
ventilated the whole matter. Kennedy
told Williamson that he desired it to ap.
pear that plot had been planned to a.
sassinate the President, In order that he
could do the President 9 service. He in.
tended to apply for the Marshalship Of
the Southern District Of New York, and
by doing the President an imaginary ser.
vicc-preserving him from assassination
make assurance dOubly sure. The hum.
bug Is exploded, and Lincoln and bis Dis
interested friends no doubt now breathe
freer and easier.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20
InsOlense RebwkeA.

Simonton, the Washington correspond
cnt and one Of the editors of the San Fran.
cisco Bulletin, is distinguished for his
matchless shAmeleSSness and disgusting
Obsequiousness. During the Vigilance
Committee excitement, when every knave
and craven joined the strong through fear
or policy, he Indignantly and persistently
villified Col Baker and blackened his rep.
utstiOn. Col. Baker, very properly, dis.
dained TO vindicatc his character or notice
the traducer. After tho election OF Col.
Baker to the United States Senate, Simon.
ton cOurted his favor, but unsuccessfully.
Vain, vindictive and interruptions, but
plausible, industrious end artlul, he pre-.
vailed upon few California Republicans.
not remarkable for shrewdncsS and preju.
diced against Col. Baker, to form . comb.
nation sgainst him, and to remonstrate
with the President against permitting b.
ker to suggest any persons for Office In
California. Trusting to his assurance and
insaneIy supPOSing that SimOntOn really
had influence with the President, they
weakly consented to become his instru
ments. Proudly and confidently pla-
cling himself at their head he marched up
to the Presidential mansion, hoping and
expecting to poison the mind Of the Pres
idsnt against the "gray eagle Of Republi.
canism." How he was treated by the
President is thus happily told by the cor
respondents Of the Cincinnati Commercial:
"The President had arranged, whether from
love Of fun or . sense Of justice, has not yet
appeared. that naiOr Baker should be present
without the knowledge Of the prOtestants They
were surprised TO be placed face to face with
him but, nothng danDted, their spokesman,
Joseph A. Nunes, read . solemn protest, and
accompanied II with an emphatic but respect.
FIJI extemp0re speech. Amer him SimODtOB, Of
the San Francisco Bulletin. stepped forward
and read statement, 10 which he denounced
Col. Baker and the politicians lie intended 10
saddle upon California a. Federal office holders,
IN unmeasured terms. The President listened
to it quietly, but after its delivery walked up
toward Nunes aud SimOntOn, took hold Of their
respective documents, and remarked, in sub.
stance: The protest demands " be considered;
but as to your speech, turning to Simo0tO0,
. it Is dsFespectfnl 10 myself and Mr.. Baker, end
! can make no other disposition NJ Il than this.'
ihrusiing IL with the last word into the fire.
Ar intense CONSERVATION perVaded for some
time after this most unloOked for proceeding.
SimOnton looked ~ though be had been struck
with . thnndeTbOlt."
The miserable tOady richly deserved the
singing rebuke. He will not be apt
second time to cross the path Of Col.
Baker, or induce California Republicans
to indOrse bis OficiOusness.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20

DR.. W. W. Vvara hes lOoatod IN san
FSsseisos, Whers be eEs0tss hinssf exclusively TO
diseases e the thrS ss1 cir Pas'sges-smons
which - IarynsitIs. srOu lis, Group ~hoOPinG
eourA. ssshma, sls5nas8 Surc throat, lo's Of
voice, ul,srated Scs thFs.., etc. Ilis treatment
IL that &tOpieal 1AicaV >, as pursued By TrO' !
sAu, Hssstonsau, I'd cd ssans, Of PsrI', by Pro-
Eessor Watson Of the UDiversity Of Glasgow, FRO
IsssoF Bennett Of the EdlnbUTg University, by lle
tors Hastiugs, Gotten aud Allison, Of london, aud
Horace Green, Processes Of the Theory and PrOc'
tiee Of Medicine In the Medical College OF New
York, to whom the hunOT Of being the first to pre-
scF6e and employ topical medication 10 Justly due
and Of which, the commission aPpsinted by the
Academy Of Medicine Of PaTis to investigate iis
merts, declare to be 81 therapeutic conquest OF
great importance" 80 certain and ~ SAlutAEy are
the effects Of topical medication, that lOF safety aud
efficacy Of aetioa, NJ knswa remedial measures can
compare with Il. A curative impression 10 At once
established IL all diseases Of the above eharsetsr
DR.. Wards Office 10 N Hush 81, Opr''itr lr.
SCOTS Church. frbl6'Sm
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20

THE ArPORTIONNENT BTLL.-The appor-
tionment bill, reported by a packed Com
nittee to the Assembly, is rascalIy in the
extreme. Ii carries on its very face in
dubitable evidence Of having been got up
exclusively for the benefit Of the Repub.
lican party. 1t gives San Francisco and
San MateO, where the Republicans are in
the ascendant, si5 Senators and fourteen
members Of the Assembly, while it gives
III Dorado, strongly Democratic, but too
Senators and three members Of the As.
sembly. 1t gives Ell Dorado population
Of 5,667 negroes,-San Francisco, where
the negroes are at least four times as nu-
merous as they are in III Dorado, but
3,S50!!
CONFESS, in terms Of just indignation
and scOrn, completely riddIed the report
and its author, whose verdancy and Off.
ciOusness are provcrbial. CONFESS ex.
posed its unfairness and political object,
and will fight it to the death. He regard
ed it as "great outrage" and proved it
to the satisfaction Of the members who
voted with him to postpone its cOnSidera.
ton until it could be carefully examined,
in spite Of the fercest opposition. lie
said he was willing to award San Fran.
cisco just and fair representation, but
he could not vote for such q bill. "The
last official vote of San Francisco was but
$4,000, while that Of Fl Dorado was 1000,
and yet San Francisco was to have more
than three times as much representation"
The bill is made the special order for
Tuesday. 1t can never pass in its present
shape while CONFESS has strength to op.
pose it, and we hope that he will kill it
and introduce one which will give fair
representation to every county in the
State.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20

Two PRIxrERS.-Thirty years ego Hon.
HOraiO King, the late Postmaster Gen.
eral, and Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, the new
Vice President, were engaged In publish
ing weekly Newspaper In the small and
obscure village Of Paris, on the Little An.
dreOscoggin river, Oxford county, swsy
down 10 Maine. Then they were both
Democrats subsequently, HsmIin de-
serted bis party and TsOOunesd his priD-
ciples, bat not until be discovered thst
the Democratic party was IN the minority
in Ns;ne.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20

TIE Woodbridge correspondent of the
Stockton Ar0Us, is giving himself great
deal Of unnecessary uneasiOess about the
"yOung gentlemen from PiacsrviIle." He
ought not to be envious Of their 6ne ap.
peaFance, pleasing address, winning smiles
and popularity with the "blushing and
blooming daughters" Of that nelghbor.
hood. II 10 On evidence Of good taste and
judgment on the part Of the fair ones and
We hope lie viii not again complain Of our
Shepherds claiming the lambs. It's .
way they have.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20
PRosO0AlAgs - che DSASeFatie State
Central Committee.

The DSmOcEaiie State CentFal Committee
Gssl 10 Han PrsadseO On Tuesday. April I'd,
1851. The CSmmittes was called 70 order BY
ChaEles LisdIey, Chairman, ard the roll Of
nss~bSrs ouiIed By The Secretary, wheu thirty
I've members answered to their names.
The following resolutions we're unanimously
aA'V&Sds
Resolved, TAata Democratic State CoNven.
Si0u BE- heid N the city 81 Sacramento IN Ties
slay, the IIth DAY Il Junc. \. D. 1851, EF tue
purpose II nOminsiiag candidates (or different
Stale offices, IN be voted f"r on the Arst Wed.
nesday NJ September, 1851, and the different
cewmstSsAe csttisd ~ the ls'llewiRg RHsRber n
Drlrgulr4A based upon half II the combined
vote cast l0T ThOSRas FiDdley in 1883, and
Brvcadssidge Electurs in lssl-giviDg one Del
Sxate t0F each OWe hundred and fifty votes, and
Uns FIR the fraction u fIty " over, and one foI
- A.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-04-20

The RepubIiOas, WilA good reason,
tOsst Of thsir suecsss y eIectiDg men Of
GAeif stripe 70 iIspOst@t positions BY the
legislature Thcy Itsts done better than
they sEpecied an OdSht to be satisfied
and thankful. They thoroughly under.
stood the antecedents and pFOclivIlles and
motives Of the men for whom they voted,
and therefore had no reluctance in beStow-
ing their favOrs upon the candidates not
remarkable for tbeir stiachment to pFin-
ciPle. They had reason to believe that
the OhBce-seekeVs who he'd deserted The
Democratic party because they could not
control It nor receive IT, support, would
jOyOusly unite with any faction that had
the power and the disposition % reward
them for their sPOStscy. Understanding
the feelings and panderi"g to the prcju'
dices and yielding to the opportunities Of
the BurDells, McDougallss and politicians Of
like character and prospects, they support
ed them, thus securing their Services for
the future. Tho Alameda HerGM, edited
by . member Of the Legislature, under
the head Of " Republican victories" ex-
ults in the following StFsin
"The Republican members Of the present
Legislature, have accomplished far mi'Fe, pr
liiieally, than We had any eOOd reaeOn 20 hope
Tor. They have succeeded beyond their own "
their friends expectatiOns. They have
decided every question ~ political character
during the session, except One.
Their victories may be summed mp a. FOL-
Iows the eIeetiOn n Speaker Durnell. Sena-
tF McIJOugall, the Resident and Visiting Ply.
sieians II the Insane Asylum, the passage II the
CnIOn resolutions, and the BrOderick expung-
ing resolutions. All n these were political test
questions, and were determined by the Repub-
IIcsn votes. They failed in bat eRe instance.
This was in the choice II Boundary Commits.
sinner, which fell upon ireckinridge man."
The CoIorna Times will observe that
this is the admission or rather the boast
Of one Of the allies of its party, who acted
a conspicuous part in the election ofSpeNk-
or, Senator. &c. lie acknowledges and
regrets that the Republicans failed in
but ono instance the choice Of Bound.
airy Commissioner" The Republicans
and those who affiliated with them TO de-
feat the Democracy regarded the success
full candidate for the COmmissiOnership,
Col. Forman, a. "a Breckenridge man.
"Tbe passage Of the Union resolutions"
the Herald very correctly claims a. Re-
publican victory. II was 50 conceded at
the time BY every Democrat Ystmen
protesting to be Democrats, protesting to
abhor RcpuLIicaniSm. voted for them !!
The Herald also admits that 1.-THE enemy
the Republicans will have to contend with
hereafter is the Breckenridge party;" and
this consideration influenced them to
vote for Burncll, McDougall L Coz"
How does the Times like the admission Of
its Republican confederate! Docs it still
indOrse the action Of the representatives
Of its partys Come, no dOdgiOgl Give
us frank answer, SO'that We may know
where to place you. Don't longer occupy
an equivOcal position.