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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
From Cairo.

= CAIRO, sept. TO.
The gun boats Conestego and Lexington while
reconnoitering down the Miss. river to-day camo
in contact with Ii guns at Lucas Bend ,on the Mo.
shore, and two rebel gun boats. They silcnced
the batteries on shore, and disabled the rebel gun
boat Yankee, and would have captured her had
she not been supported by batteries on shore near
columbus. One man on the Conestego was slight
iy wounded. Rebel loss not known.
Twenty Of scouts were driven into COL
Ogesby camp ct Norfolk by 1000 rebel troops.
No less than $1,000 rebels arc in camp at Colum-
bus, they were largely re enforced yesterday.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

The ST., NICHoLAs.-Persons wishing
to while away an hour in healthful recreation,
will do we'll to visit the 81. Nicholas Bowling
Saloon, corner of Brady and Second streete,
Our friend Geo. Van Alst, will do the needful
to the eusto mere Of the St. Nicholas. assisted
by Tom. Wynckoop, late Of the LeClaire
House Saloon. 9.4t
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

REsIGNATloN.-We understand that
Col Hoffman resigned his commission ye''er
dsv. from come cause Of which ws are nos
acquainted. We understand that Col. IL. w.,
we'll liked by the regiment, and gave genera
satisfaction all around. We are at lose to
understand the cause Of this movement. Capt
Stesrns IL commander at Camp Mcclellan for
the present.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

RECRUITS FOR MIssoURI.-Oaptaln
Count Won Ahle1eld, formerly Of this city, but
now of the 18th Missouri Infantry. left for st.
Louis yesterday, with . large equad OF re-
cruits for HE regiment. which is now organized
and commanded by Colonel Osterbaus. Capt.
Won Ahlsfield was provisional Lieutenant Of
the Davenport Company in the gallant First,
Of Iowa, and distinguished himself by bis gal.
lantry in the battle near Springfield. de wAs
formerly . Lieutenant of Lancers. in the Aus
trian army, and 10 On educated and accom-
plished soldier. Such men never fail to give
Q good account Of themselves.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
From Washington.

WAsHIKGTos, Sept 2.
The Rebel Notifications on Munson's Hill, three
quarters of mile from Bailey's Cross Koad,,
have every indication Of being com ,le,ed 30
guns were vet mounted on the tor.iicati0us. hpt =
masked battery - concealcu py grove near Bai
leys Cross Roads, about enc hundred yards th-
side of the earth thworks. On Sunday everything
in the vicinity quiet, but this morning tie
rebels opened their concealed batteries, thEowin Z
shells into the encalnIment oil our pickets a, Ea
leys Cross Roads. Two Of the shells fell short
and the the third passed half mile beyond them
In retaliation for which our sharp shooters ad
vanced on their pickc;s and killed two Of their
number.
Times Dispstch.
1t is reported that large number Of rebels a..
encamled in the vicinity Of Leesburg.
Gen. Banks column moved down the Potomac
to What point it is not known.
Government viii shortly put sfoat two more
expeditions destined 10 land upon the coast 81
rebel States. Their exact destination Is not pub
lclv known.
Col. John Fitzroy DeCourey, an English officer
Of much distinction. has rendered his services t.
the Government and his offer has been accepted.
Col. DeCourey commanded IA Turkish Regiment
during the Crimean
OF the sum lost by Paymaster Gallagher, the
Treasury has already received $4,000 from Hay
downs, the gambler On one occasion, he drew
$4,000 in double eagles, and proceeded with il t.
Haydown's, and deliberately commenced gan, bling
it away. He drew from the Treasury $84 SOC
during August.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
THE MARKETS.
DAILY REPORT.


OgrICE OF THE DEMOCRAT AND NBws,l
Tuesday Eve, September 10, 1861. I
heavy shower Of rain fell this morning and
prevented our usual farm trade. Receipts are quite
light and business generally dull.
FLouR-Firm at S3.6004.00. Shipments 400
bbls.
WHEAr--Active at 4315lc. Receipts 1858 bu
Shipments 700 bu.
BARLEY.-In demand at 20@25c.
CosS.-Quiet at lie. Receipts $50 bu.
Shipments 700 bu.
OSIoNs.--Dull at 5@sc per bu. Receipts 23O
bu.
HAY Prairie 3@4 u ton
RETAIL MARKET.
BUrTRR-12Hc y b.
EGGs-3 doz. fer CSC.
POrAToEs - 200 q bushel. Sweet Potatoes,
$l.O0 y bu.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
DfXHOi2Sf6OlI.

Y>lIE FIRM OF l.. BLATT d co. Is THIS
counts Of the irIh ilh hY Besait.cG"ByMt. Bist, :.
the old stand. l.. BLATT,
A. LEDERER.
Davenport, September I 1851. .pslw
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
THE CITY,.

ERsKisE has received this morning
Ane lot Of New Cassimsres and Vestings. Call
and see them.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

C.H. SERVES, %, Dearborn street., Chicago 10
authorized 70 receive advertissme for this pe'
per.
Rourps 4 LAsoDox, 1855 Randolph street, Chi
cago. are authorised 10 receive sdverti,ements Tor
this paper.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
1. W. HARRISON,
LAND AGENT,

LAND AGENT,
HIGHLY IMPROVED FARM, NEAR TOWN.
1 for trade for n large farm-dference paid
or for rent. Office in Post Office Block, opposite
the DEMOCRAT AND NEws Office.
june25-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
New YORK Market.

New YORK Market,
New YoRE, September 10.
FLOUR-Market frmer
WHEAT--lc better $llSI1.14x Winter Red
Western.
BARLgY-Quiet
RYR-Quiet and firm.
CONSOLIDATED easier with moderate export de-
msnd.
OArs,-26@33 for Western.
WHIsKY.-Quiet at lSc.
PoRK.-Quiet, sl3.75@ 14.oO for mess, $e.75 for
prime.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

COLONEL RAMMING.--The many
friends Of Alderman Ramming 10 this city will
rejoice to hear that hs has received the sp.
pointment Of Colonel. and been detailed for
duty upon the staff Of Major General Fremont
To the citizens Of Davenport Colonel Ram
ming hes been known only as . civilian. for
his modssty and reserve led him to avoid the
empty honors and idle display Of . militia
commander In time Of pesse But now that
the blast Of war blows in ous ears. be has tax.
On mp the sword again, and he. only to re.en-
act achievements Of his past career to do
ysoman's service for the cause of The Union
We learn from . friend Who knows hsu we'll,
that Colonel Ramming entered the AuN<ian
army % . cadet at the age of fourteen. andin
service Of sixteen years rose to the rank oi
Captain. when he resigned. for the chival.
rous purpose Of lending HE aid 70 the people
Of sehlosvig- -Holstsin, Who we're then strug'
Cling against the King Of Denmark. Whilst
in the Austrian service he took part In the fa.
mous Italian and Hungarian campaigns. When
the cause of Holstein vas lost, he came to
America, and made Iowa his home. A few
months ago. the German patriot. Frederick
Hsskse. rendered him the post Of Adjutaat In
the rsgiooat Of Ysgsrs, which hsd been o.
ganissd in Illinois. and Rsmming filled that
pesitiea until the quick eye Of Gen. Fremont
dstsstsd the accomplished soldier in the guise
Of - humble sdjatant, and his proootion to q
ooIoasley With sn sppsintasat on the stsh
iansdiataly followed. That Coloosl RAanisa
wv osss ths high expectations thai have bsss
tssned d hin. - oas who knows hin viii
Sse neesns dsabt, and our regret Il thss ~
ssvise - sssh > ~ sAsaM b Lot - Iowa
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
C.lT.aLRT CO.MPANT.

GOOD, ABLE
bodied men arc
wanted 70 enlist
in a Cavalry
Com pany now
forming in this
city. Horses and
Q qni p m g mt
furnisaed by the
Government.
Recruiting Office
at Frank Ken
drick's Livery
Stable, south
west corner Of
Perry and Third
I~~a
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
OLD MATS RENOE..aTED.
i. A. REID. n. D..

nHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
/ No. 2S, corner Main ami Third streets, Dav-
export, lows
Dr. REID can be consulted at his once at all
bours Of the day and night, unless professionally
engaged. sspt36
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

lGNAT.UN LANCER.
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON d ACCOUCHEUR.
L OvpICE-South. least corner Of Brady and Sec
ond streets Ofice hours from to a. n, and ;
to5P.N june37.0
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-21
Further Particulars of the Battle

The county bridge, whore the battle on
Monday was fought, is near the head Of a
branch of Back river, better known as Great
Bethel. After crossing a narrow. but deep
stream, the road defects to the left. Along
its side, just beyond the bridge, the rebels
planted n battery, consisting, at least, Of one
l2-pound rifle cannon and two field pieces --
The line of entrcnchment then follows the
right side Of the road, a ditch between them
The position was excellenty chosen, the
stream and morass on the left of the road
widening so as to render futile any attempt to
outflank the rebels on that side The forma-
ton of the ground on the right made flank
movement very circuitous.
The discrimination of battery was a sharp
discharge of artillery upon the Zouayes, when
they twice attempted to carry the work, but
were unable to pass the stream, and had to
fall back among the trees. Other regiments
came up in good order, but for want of good
commander fell into confusion A council of
Co!oncs was hold and the order given for a
retreat after the men had been exposed for an
hour and a half to heavy fire.
In the meantime Lieut. Col Washburne
with $50 men had by wide circuit reached
the rear of the battery, and it is quite evident
that the rebels, who, it is now determined,
did not number GOO men, were on the point
Of leaving the field.
Notwithstanding the reported pursuit Ct
the rebels, they were not seen this side of
Great Bethel II is fortunate the rebel cav
airy did not pursue.
On the disappearance of our troops. tho
whole force of the enemy, fearing an attack
under better auspices, left their entertainments
and hastily withdrew toward Yorktown, car
rying away their artillery and burning the adj
jaccnt buildings.
Col Taylor, with nearly 1000 men, yester-
day made reconnaissance from Newport News.
but returned in the evening. No other mill.
tary movement occurred during the day.
Captain of the Zouaves, with flag Of
truce and surgeon, have gone to Great
Bethel, bearing letter from Gen. Butler re-
speeting the burial of the dead, They have
not yet returned.
The official returns Of the lost are not vet
complete. -Four Of Duryea's Zouaves were
killed, two dangerously and ten badly wound
ed, and two missing.
Altogether there were certainly twenty-five
killed and fifty wounded. Two of the wound
ed died yesterday. Col. Bendix's regiment
has three killed, seven wounded, and two
missing The accident in the morning cost
Col. Townsends regiment two lives and sew.
eral wounded At Grea, Bethel be had one
killed, two MORALLY wounded, and quite a
large number are still missing. Lieutenant
Groble, was killed on horseback by riaed
cannon.
Major Winthrop fell mortally wounded in
tho arms of Vermont volunteer. He was
the Aid and acting Secretary Of Gen. Butler,
and author of the brilliant Seventh Regiment
article in the ANdntic lToRuly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-21
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~ MENT


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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-21
" COLDS And KIDNEY DIFFICULTIES.
WHITE PINE COMPOUND,

~
THE following %. .iuoni4i- wil ici something about
Medicine thai la" becoming Popular faster than auy
either art.. Sold by druggists -
Rev. b. Chase of lumnry. n. H. under date ~
April T. lo3 say -Nhtu your favor ttNu bottles of
White Zinc CompnundJ "as received. ] was suffering
rom most severe cold. took fhc Compound and was
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sands "h' hnaN nNtaug of lr virtues, would become
lcitr acquainted vith o.
hc' j. d. stevens Pastor ~ The Baptist Church az
Goa-'aNn CtnTe. in letter dated Fc6. 1850. say.
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-21

l
CcPhaie Pills accomplish the object for which the,
were made viz Cure Of headache in all its forms.
From The Ermmer Norfolk, Ia.
They have been tested in more than thousand cases
with entire success,
From the Dcmo-,et, 81, Cloud, MINI.
Ifyou or have been, troubled with the headache
send for box (Ccphaic Pills SO that you may hay,
them ia case Of an attack.
Fran, tie Daiiy Ncr,, Necao,t. R.h
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Fyop,he Adreyfiscr, P,oridelee r. l.
Tho Crphac Pills are said to be remarkably effect,
i've remedy for The headache and ut the very best
tina! very frequent complaint which has been dscoy
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From the Eanarha raiicy star, Kr,ia,cla, Ia.
We are sure ha, persons suffering with the headache
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F,omMe ~. Lon, Democrat.
The immense demand for the article (Cephalic Pills is
iHF'N9 i"Nit"ethk'
From the Gazette, Drrcnport, Iora.
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roo..o,,,., SAVE THE PIECES
D+"A srucu IN TINE SAVES Nine" IN
As accidents Wl hauprn, even iu we'll regulated hmi
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70 be without H. It's always ready and up to the stick
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B-A Brush ae,ompAuic, each noulc. Price "a
HENRY e sPALDING.
No AZ Cedar Street. New Yok
CAUTION
- &c tain unpfndped persons ave attempting, to palm
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-21
Truly Yours
YrsuANrl Men, Jan. "A, 1861.


Not long since sent 10 YOU flr box n Ccphalic Pills
for the cure NJ the Nrrynus Headache and Cosiyenc,s
and received ho same, and Heg bad So gD9d an cGert
fhaf ic1s indHred M send for ts0rf.
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a. K. WHEELER.
Npsilanh Mich
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-21

From HE Er1mqer, Norr5k, "a.
Ccphac Pills accomplish the object for which they
'crc made, viz. Cure 81 headache in 40 It's forms.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-21

Rrrsorp,grno. Fg,YEliy Co., ONO. !

REysoLp,nvHo. FrANKttN Co., ONO.
january o, 1851.
lIEvuy C.. SPALntNG.
NJ. As Cedar ST. y Y.
DEAR SIR
IucIo-cd find twenty cents (2jl for which send box
of" tcNhaNc Pulls Send 200 address OF Rev WIN. C..
Filler, Reynnltshlrg Franklin Coo Ohio.
ioHr Piia icJrt axe etarai--ere He1f1ehc almost
iHsfllter.
Truly Yours,
ANM q EIlIEE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-06-21

Fran tie Daiiy Ncrs, Nerpou, n. l.
Cephalic Pills are taking the place Of an kinds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-05-10
ATTENTION,
ALL YE LOVERS OF GOOD COFFEE!
Save your Money, and always have
Good Coffee!
This can be done by using one Of HEERMAN'S
Celebrated Coffee ROasfers I!

FENHIS is a little invention that every woman
H. requires as an article of economy and
convenience. The coffee roasted in this ma
chine is not only better and far healthier, but
much stronger, as the aroma is retained and
not destroyed in the roasting: II therefore re-
quires less coffee.
One pound of coffee can be roasted in from
ten to twelve minutes and two pounds in
twenty minutes. II is 80 constructed, that the
coffee is kept constantly in motion, and expos
ed to the same degree Of heat consequently,
all the grains are roasted alike, and have ex-
actly the same havor--no foreign favor being
acquired from over-roasling, OF not roasting
enough. glass window is prepared at the
end Of the cylinder, so that the coffee may be
inspected just as much as il it was in an open
vessel obviating the danger Of roasting too
much, aud the aroma passing of, which would
necessarily occur did the machine have to be
opened whenever YOU wished TO inspect the
coffee II will, beyond all doubt, make bet
ter coffee and more Of it.
w. A. CUMMING has purchased the ex-
elusive right TO manufacture and sell the above
machine for this montgomery county, and
would be pleased to show them, and explain
the nodtis opegandi Of them, to his friends and
the public.
They can be seen at the Store Of JoHS Fl
HIeGlNs, Esq, where, at all times, can be
found, at prices to suit the times, n full supply
Dry Goods, Groceries, and all articles usu-
ally kept in frst-c)ass country store.
feb l5-ly WIN. A. CUNNING.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-05-10
The Fire from Fort sumter.

The Charleston Courier reports IN,
amount Of damage inflicted by the fire 0
Major Anderson during the lombard
ment of Fort Sumter. 1t says:
1.-The raking fire from Fort Sumter
against Fort Moultrie was terribly de.
structive, and when viewed in connection
with the fact that no life was lost, is the
most extraordinary case ever recovered
in history. AS you enter the eye falls
upon the battered walls of the arch
way, with openings in some places large
enough for windows. In other places
may be seen the hanging splinters Of The
rafters, large pieces of ceiling seemingly
about to drop, while the holes in the roof
throw clear light over the scene Of de-
struction which renders it painfully i'm
pressive. 1t would be an almost impos-
sible task TO count the number Of balls
discharged at this devoted fortress. All
the officers quarters we're battered with
seven, eight or ten balls which pene-
trated the whole depth Of the building.
The western wall on the upper balcony
was entirely shot away. The barracks
we're almost entirely destroyed. The
furnace for heating shot was struck four
times; the flag Of the Confederate States
received three shots, and the Palmetto
flag four--a rather singular and peculiar
circumstance when viewed in connection
with the seven Confederate States. The
merlons Of sand bags, etc., remain I'M
broken.
"On the outside walls we counted over
one hundred shots Laborcrs were en-
gagged in clearing away fallen bricks, &c.
" II will be necessary to pull down the
old walls and rebuild anew. Even the
beds and bedding in the officers quarters
and the mems barracks were cut and
torn into splinters and sbreds Had il
not been for the bomb proof shelter the
loss Of life would no doubt have been APP
palling."
Some twenty residences on Sullivan's
Island were battered to pieces. The
Courier adds:
Proyidentially no hot shot we're
thrown from Sumter--probably from the
fact that the garrison had no fuel Many
Of those whose houses have been battered
esteem II more fortunate than otherwise,
and have determined 10 allow the build.
iDgs to remain as far as possible in the
condition in which they were found after
the battle, as a memonto Of the glorious
twelfth and thirteenth days Of April,
1861"