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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
From New York.
New YORK, March l6.

New YORK, March 16.
special Washington dispatch to the En-
press says the present members of the Cabinet,
Foreign Ministers. Senators and Repre-. ents
tives in Congress-. Judges Of the Supreme
Court. and others. the Mayor and citizens OF
Washington. and large number Of visitors
have arranged TO wait upon Mr. Critienden and
lady at the National Hotel to night. The visit
will be . parting entertainment gwen to the
distinguished Senator from Ky. after 50 years
Of honest and faithful public services for the
whole country,
NEw YoRK, March Is.
The Charleston correspondent Of the New
New York Herald says that the new tariff and
Constitution are uDsatisfsctory.
The Floating Battery will be moved on Mon
day, but not towards Fort Sumter.
A Washington dispatch to the Herald reports
that Major Anderson had informed the Govern
ment that If renforcemeDts be intended, South
Carolina would Immediately fill the channel
end render communication without impossible.
The Cabinet are considering measures allu.
ding to the the seizure Of the Revenue Cutter
by Texas.
1t 10 understood that the Administration
have sent secret agents to different European
Governments, to inform them Of the future
policy Of this Government, thus forestalling
and defeating the object OF the Sout. ern Con
federacy in sending their Commissioners n snce.
The same course will be pursued relative 10
Mexico.
The Cabinet. - coon ~ the Southern Forts
affair 10 settled, ~ill take into consideration
the collection Of the revenue. All are known
TO agree it should be collected, bot the manner
10 the trouble.
Mr.. Fay will probably Be continued Minis.
ter to Switzerland. Il 10 said that Corwin has
accepted tho Mexican mission. shermaa has
left ior Ohio. William A. Howard will bs
Postmaster ct Detroit.
The Heroids Washington dispatch states
that Lieutenant Putnam arrived from Texas
| With dispatches from Col. Wade. Who has been
instructed to withdraw from Texas, and vas
concentrating his troops ct Indianola, and Col.
Wade will remain till oil the troops have left.
All stores and munitions OF var were 10 the
hands Of the Texas Commissioners, who allow.
ed necessary supplies TO send the troops ont Of
the State. The mi itary post on Browns
Island was surrendered by Lieut.. Thompson to
General Nichols. first insiesinx that the flags
should be saluted; he had only fifteen men and
two guns. The steamer Arizona was ordered
| by her owners to wait at Jndisnola until after
tho steamer General Ruek. which had General
Nichols and force on board. should pAss her fol
Brazos, 10 order thst the Arisonia ehould mol
take out the news Of the intention Of the Tex
ans. The Texas Rangers are stationed from
Brasos 70 Brovnsvlle. and it 10 anticipated
| that they would attempt to prevent the Gov
srnmsnt troops landing military stores end
artillery.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
IMPRovRMENr.-Repairs are aboutt I

lMPRovEMENr.-Repairs are about to
be commenced upon the lumber mill formerly
occupied BY Burneil. Gillett 4 Co. Mr.. Bard
has leased the mill and all its appsndages OF
the proprietor. Mr.. Cockley, and will soon
have the ssw mill, cash. door and blind factory
10 running order. end ready to supply the pub
hc demand. This will give employment to
considerable number of hands The mill is
one Of the best in the country. and ws are glad
to hear that it is to lay idle no longer.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
That old pioneer in the land business,
l. W. Harrison. offers spleadd bargain in to-
day's paper. Go and see him-srve.

kGHoE d. CAKHARr will open this
morning. Spring Delsines. Chaliiss. Himalaga
Lustres. Ailanos. Griselle. erminetters. Cling
hams and large lot Of Spring Prints also
Spring Shawls and Hoop Skirta
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
NUMBER 1870.


R.cHAosD. Va. March Is
The Convention re asssmbIsd to day Uuion
resoiutions wrapped in the American DAG, iroo
u. people Of Norfolk couaty. were prssssssd
ana tebIed. Anti Secession resolutioos were
Also offered and tabled. s8B'
/ ~. Gogein offered On amendmeat 20 The
report of the committee on Federal Relstious.
proposing secess on, With . view 10 the event.
osl re-eonslruction Of the Union. The ameod.
mendment vas ordered to bs printed
-. tsndo'pb. of Richmond, made speech
against the proposition Of the Peace Convss.
ton, and favored secession. Without taking
any definite action. the Convension sdiournsd.
MoSlOo MAY. Ala, March 10.
Ihe Conarsss have cohf firsned The nominatiope
Tor IN" District Judges ss follows: A. q. No
1ssth. south Caro.'ns, IL. X JAckson, g. A.
". Lsrck-r: Harris. Mississippi. Thomss J.
Zemm~r's, J Hemphill. Texas: Jeeee ]. Fin.
ley. Florida Ms.sr. McEwin and Mel n,osh
have also been confirmed Judges II the Admi.
ralty Court at Key Wet; Daniel Hobbsrd. Of
Alabsins, Commissionsr Of Indian AfIairs; A.
b Wsthsra.l. Of Alsbama, Register Of the
Treasury B. Biker, Of Georgis. Auditor Of the
Treasury.
Congress meets again tonight.
The State Convention has adopted rssolu.
tion 70 adjourn on WsdIssdsy next.
The Ordinance has been passsd altering the
Free Barking Act, which snhetitutss the stocks
IL the Confederate States for those OF The Uni.
I'd State. Socks; allows the Issue Of tvo dol.
lars for one; neither foreign citiseos nor Cor.
porations are allowed to no the stock.
MoNrGoAERY. March l0.
Tie tariff bill reported last week. vas not
aes-d into . Law. II will b Up lor setion
when Congress again meets.
The Commissioners 10 Europe. Hon VIM L.
Yancev. A. Dudley Mann, and p r. Root Of
l.ouisians, are about leaving for Now Orleans.
and will sail from thence 10 Havsna TO take
the English steamer. which leaves that port on
the 9th inst, for Southampton
louIsvILLE. March II.
The adjourned Southern Rights Meeting
yesterday ?. NJ, paesed unanimously the res
olution presented Friday evening. and appoint
ed delegates to . Mass Convention to be held
at frankfort, on the 2Oth met Mr. SmivAl
made an eloquent speech. Perfect order pre-
vailed.
In the evening. Hon. James Guthrie I'D.
dressed q Union meeting. He counselled
moderation. snd said Mr. Lincoln vss honest.
and that the North would uitimat civ aceede to
the just demands Of the South.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

Good SUGGEsTlON.-A Rock Island
paper says ''some good mar y no has . team
and understands the business, cold do we'll to
advertise to furnish and plant shade trees for
those Who want them. A careful man, if he
was to advertise at once. and do bis work we'll,
would find plenty of employment" We sec.
ond the motion and hope, at least, one man can
make the enterprise profitable on this side oi
the Mississippi.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

THK school war in Rock Island wakes
hotter and hotter. Those who want change
In the school policy and thoee who don't. will
probably have to settle their difference ct the
ballot b0x.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
Destructive Fire.
FREEpoRr. H.. March

FREEPoRr. 1T, March Is.
About 10 clock this morning destructive
fire broke out in the livery stable Of s. +. Tsy-
lor on Bridge street. Very little alarm VS.
given. Not over 20 persons reached the Ere
10 time to render any assistance. They sue
eeeded In taking from the .table six Of the
most valaabls horses. Eight horses and one
COW, the property Of Mr.. Taylor. one horse be
longing to DR.. Prentice. and one horse belong
ing TO T. j. Turner, were burned. together With
hsrness. &c. The carriages and fleighs were
al saved. Loss between 81, 900 and $50 900.
No insurance
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
Important from Texas.

The steamer Ruek returned this moroiop
from BrsEoe, with 300 State troops
Major Aaiken, Of the U. ). A., has resigned.
and rendered his services to the State,
Camp Colorado. on tho Northern frontier.
has been taken by the State troops
Capt Layer. OF ths Confederate States Armv.
has arrived to muster . regimen. OF Rangers
for the frontiers. BY order Of jeff Davis
There 10 nothing further about the move
ments Of Gov. Houston.
Gen. Porter has chartered the steamer Rusk
to trsnsport some 800 or 400 Federal troops to
Tortugss and Key West. whore they will r.
embark for the North.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

KANSAS SuPPLIra.- Yesterday the
ladies shipped to General Pomeroy. Atchison.
kansss. the following enumerated supplies
purchased BY them with the proceeds Of the
Ladies' Union Kansas Festival. recently held a,
Metropolitan Hall 60 bbls potatoes, 4 btls
bsans, 10 bbls. -four. They also paid freiph,
on the articles. through to destination. The
Fred Lorenz took the freight from here This
act will probably relieve much suffsring,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

BACKS DOwN.-The Gazette man don't
care to take that little bet OF hat on the
Post Office question. This is admission enough
that he is doing his best for that office not with
standing his denial in advance on last Friday
morning. Well. pitch in-ths longest pole
takes the persimmons, you know.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

STARRING AND BROAD SWORD ExER-
CIsE-Ned Wallace gives an exhibition in
sparring and broad sword exercise at Lahr.
mann's Hall tomorrow evening. Gymnssts
Vill please notice.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

THE SCOTT HOUSE.

ON THE PIRST DAY OF FEBRUAR
~ this we'll known Hotel changed pro-
rrictors. One Of the undersigned, the owner II
the premises, and the original proprietor, will be
in the Office 70 Welcome all old and new friends.
We Hatter ourselves that With our experience
and our superior accommodations We can oiler TO
the travelling public all tho comforts Of we'll reg
ulated house ct the low price OF
One Dollar per Day
We are determined that this shall be the best
Dollar House in the State.
One Hundred and Ten Day Doardsrs
can be accommodated. Families desiring rocms
are invited TO call and make their selections.
A Large and Obm~odioss lSa5te eosssesed ssiGA
As Aesssi
To our farming 6IioAdyke wosld promise that
the saue liberaIIey will be extended TO them ~
heretofore, and the highest prices paid 70 then
for that part Of their produce used BY the House.
]. J. HUMPHREY / co.
ian12.dkWH
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

WADsw0RTH has few more of those
vslsntias, palvsrriene, euzerekes and Spring
delsines which he viii sell at cost for the next
ten days Ladies wanting anything in the
line Of dress goods At low prices had better
call Immediately. We have now full assort.
msnt Of blsached shirtings and ,O4 shsetings
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Communicated. |

UNION MsErlx0-Fir1H WARD-Ths voters
Of the Filth Ward. ere requested 10 meet At
tas New Pennsylvania House, ON Thursday
evening next. March alst inst.. st Z o'clock, to
make nominations Of Union csndidAtes for
Aldermen Of the Fifth Ward. to b supported
ss the ensuing election, irrespective Of party.
= a. LIZ CLAIRE, A. F. MAST.
b. ATKINSON, 8. Tuoxrx,r
F. ". WATSON, W. P. EaBEar.
L. j. CENrRR
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

LECTURE. call attention to ad-
vsrtisement Of Mrs. Porter's Lecture. Mra. +.
10 an accomplished physician. we'll versed in
in her subject. and will undoubtedly give >
highly entertaining lecture. Let her be heard
this evening.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
Missouri Coavesaiop.

81. LOUls, March II,
The following smendment 10 the 5th resolu.
ton Of the majority report of the Cormittse
on Federal Relations, which hss been under
discussion for the past week, was voted dovp
yesterday In the Convention, 81 against 20.
and further believing that the fsts OF Miesouei
depends upon : psaeeful sdjustmsat Of our
present dif6eolties. . ssseding State % tuskis,1
var uroa the 0sossal Govsrnoest nor vii
she provide men Or mocsy fcf the psepese "
aiding the 0snsrsI 0ovsrsmsnt r. asv ateeaS'
20 eosses sssediae 6Aate. M
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
Chicago Market.

CHICA AGO, March IS.
Flour quiet. $3.50 for Super6ne $4.25G435
Choice Spring.
Wheat dull and unchanged. No. Spring,sO1<
@sl No. 76@7.
Corn dull Mixed, n.
Dressed Hogs quiet -
Exchange 5LM5Hc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

COOP THINo.-Those little gutter
bridges which the City Marshal has been put
ting down at the crossings in this vicinity.
prove 10 be . valuable improvement. and will
be mere highly appreciated in time Of high
vatap
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WADING IN.-Mayor Finley W

WADING IN.-Mayor Finley was
charging about the streets yesterday with .
Post Office petition. obtsiniog names thereto.
Tbs most Of thoss Who sigusd the other petit.
tions. extended the courtesy 70 NJ. Finley on
the principle Of good will to all men. Finley
will be Post Master as sure - he gets the ap-
poin ntment.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
TrHE STATE OF 'OWA, SCOTT COUNTY.
L ss.-ln District Court for said county.
John Armil
vs..
James E. Bissell,
Mary Pissell, Original Notice.
Samuel DUNN,
Cathor;un nrAnu


To James E. Bissell and Mary Ris,ell
You are he eby notified that there is now on
file in the Office Of the District Court Of said
county, petition of John Armil, claiming Of Won
the foreclosure Of . certain mortgage on the fol-
lowing described rea' estate in Scott county Iowa,
to-wit: The nortl half Of lot four a, and the
south half Of lot i've 90 Of Armil's first addi-
tion to the city of Davenport, the said lots arc
numbered and designated on the recorded plat Of
said addition. Said mortgage il dated October
18th, A. D.. 1857, and il executed by samuel Duff
fin and Catherine NJ, his wife, and James E. Bis
sell and Mary, his wife, to said John Armil and
also claiming : judgment against you for the
sum Of six hundred dollars as damages for the
non-payment OF the two notes which said mort
gage describes and secures.
And unless you shall app,ar AMI plead, answer
or demur to said petition Or before noon Of the
second day Of the next term Of the said District
Court Of Scott county, TO be began and holden oe
the first Monday Of Juns, 1851, Judgment will be
rendered agsinstoyou for the sum claimed, and :
decree entered, = prayed for il said petition.
March 18, 1861.
JOHN ARMIL,
BY PLUME VAN HoaRN hs Att,v.
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Kl; GlS TIE lR .

HoR THE WEEK ENDING MARCH IL, 1860.
Of meteorological OJserrations, u,sdert direction
Of the Smithsonian Mstitute, taken in Dauenport
Scott county, IoWa, bu DR.. iGNATIUs LANCER
Latitude, ALB North Longitude, '341 West
Height above the sea, 555. feet, and 80 feet tn.
height of the Instrument
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

vTvHE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORn
L existing between the undersigned under thc
name and style Of Eldridge / Williams. expircd
the 18th inst. By limi ation in the articles Of
Co-partnership. The business will hereafter be
conducted BY A. +. Williams, who susceeds 10 the
assets Of said frm and assumes the liab;l;tes
thereof.
All accounts due the firm are TO be paid to A
F. Williams, who alone il authorised to settle th
same.
Davenport, March 10, 1861.
JIM. ELDRTDGE.
A.F. WILLIAMS.
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Having purchased q Jacob =. kldridge hi.
would respectfully return thanks for the generous
patronags hsrstofose received and hope, 81 strict
attention to the wants Of customer, and nv d.
sire - please, 20 merit eontinuance Of the sams
March 10, 1861.
'nohfb] SIS sassas Al. WILLIAMS.
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NHAkLES RkfNOLD6,
Bishop H. W. LEE. Davenport, Iowa.

ANOTHER Fatal Mill ACCIDENT
Yesterday forenoon as the workmen in Burrows
Mill, East Davenport. we're preparing to start
up, another frightful accident occurred |,
appears that there was something wrong with
the large fly wheel, and the miller and Mr.
Jas. Shelley stepped upon one of the spokes to
assist it past the center. The wheel rune in q
water tight box, and as it started the miller
stepped Of, but poor Shelley, in attempting to
do the same. slipped under the epoke, which
coming down across his breast. crushed hlm in
. horrible manner He lived but about five
minutes after the accident The unfortunate
man leaves q wife and several small children
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

LIZ CLAIRE CORRESPONDENCE.
LIZ CLAIRE. March 10. 1861.


As vas anticipated tho opening Of navigs
tien has improved business matters largely
although the receipts Of farm products are not
by any means, 90 large % they should be. ever
io this the busy season for farmers.
For the week ending Saturday last. there
was received 1920 bushels Of wheat. OF whica
1000 bushel we're purchased by J. b Ware, fol
mill purposes; s2s bushels corn; 2s0 bushe;'
potatoes.
Two shipments have been made of 2ss bbls
flour.
These figures will. however. be largely in
cr..sad. ss there is yet large amount Of pro
duce to come forward.
Am not posted as to the amount receivs ID
By the so.callsd Kansas Relief Committee; nor
either are citizens aware that there was ever
any euch committee here appointed. II there
u any such committee, it is self-sppointed ard
consists Of Bob Brake and G. Foster. Com
msnt is quite Unnecessary.
Yours. dc. REX.
Sr. PArRIcK's DAY-PARADE or THE
SAR.FIsLD GuARDs.- esterday was St Patrick s
Sars6eid Guards turned out 10 full uniform,
and preceded the Union Band marched through
the principal streets. and at 9 o'clock marched
to Rock leland. and attended High Mass At
Father Murphy's church. At the church the
band took position with the choir, and the
company went through the usual military ma
neuvres-all Of which had pleasing effect
The company then partook Of refreshments
provided at the school house, st which sppro-
pirate speeches we're made by Father Murphy.
M. Ditto, and Capt. L'ttler. The company
then marched through the city-ca!lsd on the
May or, and came back again and gave our cit
liens specimen of military tactics and ma
neuvres highly creditable We think vs may
cay without fear of contradiction that the
Sarsield Guards take the palm for fine appear
Ance on parade and general military deport
ment. We think it would be difficult TO find
any company Of thirty-aix muskets in the
country that would outvis them. The march.
ing and manual exercises were excellent-bet-
ter than we expected to see. Officers Littler
and Russell show good taste in the manage
ment of the company. and deserve high credit
do the other members. We congratulate
the Guards on their appearance.
The LECTURE.-The lecture of Capt.
Mu'ligan, Of Chicago. last evening before the
Sarsfield Guards, was, We are happy to cav,
handsomely attended. The lecture was
brilliant sffair-glittering all over with good
things 6tly spoken. The subject" Ch,valry
Of the Republic" WAS treated in the most skill
ful and interesting manner. calling forth the
strictess attention and the most rapturous sp-
plause. Mr.. Mulligsn, both as speaker and
as lecturer, is entertaining to a degree-and
We cannot close this brief notice without &C.
cording to the speaker the we'll earned Iraise
Of deiiv ering the most entertaining, most ap.
propriate and the best lecture we have ever
listened to in Davenport. and expressing the
hope that 10 the course of time we nav have
the extreme felicity Of again listening 10 Kim
In this city,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

kHICKERBocKER FOR APRIL-We
are In receipt of this ever welcome visitor
Every time 1t comes filled and brimming owe,
With the most rare literary treasures We dt
not know Of its equal in the land Get III.
April number by all means. Its contents viii
be sure to furnish You rare entertainment. |,
can be had At the News Depots.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19

FOOO NO4 .T0E JMxLLE1DyWl
INSTRUMENTATION SPRING AND DwfHrRn
~ WhsAt Fispr; 1T rsitlvsd st No. u, West
s.ssoSS ss~aT ,lssq0syaH'. sss,s - - 49,
\ IN :.
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Democratic Victory.

OTTAWA I'll March IS.
At the municipal election held here to-day,
Silas W. Chever, Democratic candidate for
Mayor. vas elected by 262 majority; also
gained one aid4smsu
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-19
THE LIE CLAIRE HOUSE!

nN THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY THIS
~ wel-known Hotel was opened for the re-
cepton Of guests. The house has been thorough
ly cleaned. painted. papsred and furnished. A
new kitchen, laundry, ETC., have been built, and
in short, the house is in better condition than
before.
The subscribers, Gillett, formerly Of the Scott
House, and Jonn II. Dart, Of Chicago, have taken
long lease cf the premises, and will offer sups.
rior inducements for the accommodation Of the
travelling public.
OKe Hundred Day B0araer
can be accommodated. Families desiring suits Of
rosns, with privilege Of furnishing the same, are
invited to call and select their apartments with
out delay.
~ 4 good stable connected with the House
GlLLETT DART.
ianI7.dAwtf
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ELsCTIO.s- Js-DTICE.

nUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
i At the ensuing City Election, % Be holden on
tho 6rst Saturday in April, le6l, the 9Th day ef
said month.
The following officers are to b elected, to-vis
One MAYOR Of the City of Davenport;
CITY TREASURER;
CITY MARSHALL;
CITY CLERK;
POLICE MAGISTRATE, and
ALDERMAN for each Warl for the tar
Of two years, and one ALDERMAN for the q. ~
and 5th Wards for the term Of one year.
DAvExroRr, March ID, 1851
By order Of the City Council
HnsY AIffsLnUecum,
msh14-dtd1 Clsrk.
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New COunlev1eut.

New YoRx, March l0.
Counterfeit IL on the Continental Bank,
Bostoa. are In circulation.
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Having "pcaceaNy seeded" from the firm 0,
Eldridge Williams, and the mercantile pursuits
milton to fight the battle to victory, | return
tiacks to our patrons for the liberal trade they
have given Us IN the past, and hope for contin.
usnce Of the same TO ny SUCCESSOR, Mr.. A. f
Williams.
Davenport, March Is, 1861.
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payAne 49,. 90.