davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-14

Inc IcAL uiAy hitct tnc rhnny WIS taheH TUG uehe
Of her capture was received here, and orders were
ut once given for the gun-boats Putnam and Ceres
to proceed 20 the head Of the island with ten days
provisions for the Indiana regiment and also TO hunt
mp the Confederate gun-boats and retake the Fanny
and IA many more as they could. The enemy had,
Il appears, anticipated this order consequently they
had very wisely taken refuge up some river in the
interior of the State. Among the prisoners taken
was cook, from Baltimore, in the employ Of one of
our ofcers who il is thought, is Secessionst, and
from whom it is supposed the enemy obtained all the
information desired in relation TO force here, and
much other information, which will doubtless be Of
great vaue 70 thsm In fact, it il thought the
second attack by the enemy the particulars Of which
am shout TO deta!), was made upon the strength Of
the nows received by this Baltimore cook.
viii state here that it was the intention of Col.
Hawkins TO send up artillery to support the Indiana
regiment, which would enable them 10 make good
their position until their intrenchments were COM
pleted, when they were TO be supplied with heavy
guns and re-enforcements fas! additional forces
might reach this point. The capture Of the Fanny,
however, delayed this necessary support for the time
being, Il having called the attention of the gun-boats
in another direction.
As soon as the enemy learned what our true po-
sition was, they conceived plan Of cutting of the
Indiana Regiment by landing large force below,
and another large force above and thus placing our
600 men between two forces, either of which would
ou,numbeF the Indiana Regiment two to one. This
movement Vas attempted on Friday morning, the
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
From st. Louis.
lSDecial to the Chicave Tribune

From st. Louis.
Especial to the Chicago Tribune
Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 20.
Passengers arrived from Rolia to- night report
most hendish attempt to destroy tram and pas
sengers this afternoon. As the tran was going
from this place to Kola, and was within eight
miles OF the latter place, terrible explosion &C.
Cured, shattering the windows Of the cars, and
throwing the engine partly from the rails. keg
OF powder had been buried by some par les two
feet under the track, and fuse tached to it set
on ire as the train approached. Just the en-
gne was passing ovef the mine it exploded, shat
tcring tho bed to pieces. burning the engineer and
fairly lifting the locomotive from the rails Had
the explosion taken place second later, it would
have destroyed the passenger cars and killed many
Of the inmstes. After slight detention and re-
pairs to the track, the train was able to proceed
At Shelbyyillc thero are 1900 Rebels encamped
under tho command # Martin Green, and q battle
is daily expected.
Four hundred United States troops and some
guards loft Louisiana, in this Sta'e, on Tuesday,
for Louisville, and a skrmish occurred ut that
place with superior body of rebels, ending in the
killing Of Two OF the latter and the serious wound
lug OF two others.
Affairs at Jefferson City are quiet TO- day
/, Daniel IL. DE Grace, a notorious secession police
man, was arrested tor treason here. lie is the
man who raised the secession dag during the sit
ting OF the State Convention. Several others in
cluding two saloon keepers, have been arrested on
the same charge.
Large Notifications being thrown up around
the city, the principal one being about a mile
east Of tho Arsenal.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

DAVENPORT IOWA. SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 81, 1861

NArnAKEn u. BAKxR, Of Clinton county, ~.
nomin sted for Governor, over John Edwards
Of Lscas. the only opposing candidate.
LAuaIs DEwEY, Of Henry county. Vas nomi.
mated for Il. Governor BY acclsmation.
REUsEs NOBLE of Clayton county, was nom.
mated for the Supreme Court.
The Committee upon State Executive Com.
mittse reported - follows:
A. Y. Hall. Polk county.
T. N. Bates. Linn
d. L. Clark. Jssper {"
w. B. Street, Mahseka"
E. 8 Griffith, Polk !"
II. W. Starr, DssmoiDe"
c. l. Ransom, Johnson"
P. c. Wright, Clinton Z"
C. W. Lowry, Lee /"
J b. Boneman, Polk
G. A. Hawisy, Decatur"
We understand that the Convention was
very respectable 10 number. and the proceed
ings entirely harmonious.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

FRIDAY, August 80.

/, FRIDAY, August 80.
| ARRIVED.
! NATE CAssEL, Hillhorsc, Montrose.
| DENMARK, Robinson, Montrose.
CANADA. Parker, st. Paul
! CLARA HINE, Patteu, Du ubuque.
DEBATED.
AD IINE, Calf, Dubuque.
KATE CAssEL Hillhouse, Montrosc.
DENMARK, Robinson, st. Paul
| CANADA, Parker, Montrose.
The light draught packet Clara Hine, Captain
Patteu, will depart for Dubuque this morning at
Z o'clock.
The light draught and fast sailing steamer Jen-
ME Whipple, Capt. White and Clerk Lowrie, will
leave for Montrosc at o'clock this morning. Try
! the Jennie.
The light draught packet Fomeroy, Capt. Davis
and Clerk Charley Asmussen, will depart for Fort
Madison this evening.
The Metropolitan, Captain Buford and Clerk
Owens, leaves for Montrose and way points this
morning. This boat has but few superors on the
upper trade. Passengers desirous Of travelling on
first class packet will find this boat adapted to
thcir every want.
The Northern Line packet Pembina, Can't. Hill,
will depart for st. Louis and way points this morn
ing.
The BELFAsT.- This boat, which has been laid
up in slough short distance below town,is to be
brought into requisition Immediately. We eunder-
stand that she leaves for st. Louis to morrow.
AaRoUsD.-The Metropolitan on her down trip
run aground near Burlington, which caused about
"a hours detention.
AccIDESr.-The Kate Cassel, while landing
at Rock Island yesterday, was struck in the lar
board wheel by the ferry Rock Island, which WAS
just backing out, and was detained several hours
for repairs.
The RIvER.-The officers of the Kate Case! 70.
port the river at very low stage between
here and Montrose, with only three feet Of water
In the channel, and but e inches ON the Lower
Rapids, and falling
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
THE MARKETS.
DAILY REPORT.

OEEicE OF THE DxAoC.Ar AND Nvval
Friday Eve, August 80, 1861. 7
The market is unsettled on account Of advices
from Chicago. There is considerable inquiry 70
Barley, but very little coming in.
FLOUR Firm at $3.6OQ1l.O0. Shipueuts Geo
bbls.
WHEAr--ln sctive demand At AS@5Oo. Rsosipts
o,542 bu. Shipments 700 bu.
NbARLRY.-Littls doing. We gu T. st2oc. Re-
ceipts 100 bu.
CoRS.-l2c. Receipts 500 bu. Shipments TOO
bu.
OATs-l2H@l3c Receipts 23O bu. Shipments
1000 bu.
oNroSs-S@loc. Receipts 371 bu.
RgTAIL MARKBr
BurTsR-lO@l2Kc y h.
EGGs-S dog. fer 25c.
PorArOEs-7 bnshel, soc.
LIMA BEAss.-1Oc y quart.
APPLEs-S peck, 2O@25c.
PaAiRIE CHICkEEs.-25c y pair.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
New 4 HOEk Aarket.

Nsw YoaE, Aug. ".
FLOUR--Market firmsr.
WHEAr-Msrket steady for good and heavy and
declining for common.
BARLxY-Quiet.
RYY-Quict and firm.
lORK.-Nlarket without important chance.
OATs,-2G433 for Western.
WHISKY. Quiet at 17c
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 80.


Special to the Post
There are NO exciting romors to-day from the
other side of the Potomac.
The enemies movements arc believed 10 be in
tended to draw our troops cut Of their entreneh-
ments in small detach chments,
There 10 no indication to-day Of On attack upon
any part Of our lines.
A new army order 70 suppress tho publication
Of oil Questionable news will be issued, and under
its provisions Gen. Dix will take measures against
the secession journa:s in baltimore.
Odicis! dispatches from East India state that
the flag officers have received orders from the
Navy Departnent for immediate rstusn II the
squadron to the United States. Some ship, how
ever will be left there and also on coast Of Africa
and Brasil. After these squadrons shall have bsen
withdraw for hlockading purposes, the govern
Of Of Fernando Po has been authorised By the
Spanish government 70 receive In that island
esrtain number Of slaves Who may be captured by
vessels. that being Tree, they may there aequirs
the bspe6ts Of civilization.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

CTATE OF IOWA, SCOTT COUNTY, S.
- In the District Court Of said county:
Simeon Newton
Vs. original N0tice.
Isabella Newton,
To Isabella Newton, Defendant You are
hereby notified that there is now on f,e in the Of
fee Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of SCOTT
county, State Of love-, petition Of Simeon New
ton, praying for dissolution ofthe bonds of mat
rimony at present existing between you, tho said
Isabella Newton and the said Simeon Newton, Tor
that you, the said Isabella Newton, wilIfully de-
yourself from him, without reasonable cause, for
more than two years.
Now, unless you appear thereto and defend be-
fore noon Of the second day Of tho December
Term, A. D., 1861, Of said District Court, default
will be entered against you and judgment rendered
thereon.
August 80, 1851. COOK DRURY,
ag30-itdl sAtt'ys for Plaintiff.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

THANKs.-Onr friend, the Secretary
Of the State Agricultural Society, will please
accept our thanks for a complimentary ticket to
the coming State Fair ct Iowa City.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

VIZ learn from the Cedar Rapids
Times. that the Cedar Rapids boys who al
rived with Capt. VENTS Company on Mon
day last, arrived home on the same evening,
and we're received with great rejoicing
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
From Harper's Ferry.

HYATTsrOwN, Aug. 70.
gentleman irom Harper's Ferry reports the
Unionists leaving in great numbers. There wore
rebels in that neigh borhood except 15o cavalry.
The news from Aartnsburg says the rebels are
taking up the Il. K. track and taking down the To-
company's workshops 1t is said they will tai
up sufficient stock to con ect Winchester with
Strasburg.
There are vague rumors to-day that tho rebels
intend making demonstration at Edwards or
Nolin's Ferry.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
DRs. NEWELL y CHARLES,
DE tbs rs ,

DENTISTS,
RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO
the citisens Of Davenport and sur
~ISYYY rounding country, that they have
permanently located in this city.
All patients favorinY Drs. N. G. with their cen
Hdence may rely upsn their u:tDbst exertions to
perform every operation in as perfect manner as
possible. Particular adoption paid to the regu.
iation Of Childrens Teeh. Terms Of artificial
work made known upon application. Charges
moderate. Office on Brady stfset, between Third
and Fourth.
R.BRAxD, Mayer, Galens.
BEK. CAMPBELL,
WBIGHLY : SMALL,
Ds. j. A. ScRoG0s, Denist.
p. A. LIyERNOaE,
G. w. HExPsTEAD, NJ. D.,
Il. CRONIN. NJ. D.,
DR.. ". p. HILLS, Davenport
my22-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
News fro m the South.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 20.
Surveyor Cotton has published a card threaten
lDg to seize all toe wag0 8, steami Cats, a.. trans
porting artillery CT aiding rebels after tho LIST d
September
special from Richmond Of the 22d to the
Nashville Cuton and 4mer5cGn says large numbers
OF prominent Kentuckans here state that the
feeling in favor OF resistance to the Lincoln Gov
ernment in Kentucky is unmistakably inc ca sing
Numerous letters from Kentucky indicate the same
feeling.
President Davis is still confined with an attack
OF chlls anG fever, which may induce Congress to
postpone its adjournment. Vice. President Ste
Ihens is sick at Manassas Junction.
The Richmond Erdminer OF tho 26th says the
Confederate Congress decided to repeal the law
establishing ports Of entry, and throw tho entire
Southern coast open to foreign commerce. proyid-
ing that vessels which run the blockade into tn e
shore inlets may pay Confederate duties at the
port nearest their landing.
There are discussions in the Confederate Con-
gress as to retaliation in reference to conf scatsn
Some advocate tho confscaton Of all "Yaukee pri-
vateers" III the South others favor a requisition
act.
Congress appropriated Sson,o for floating de-
fences at New Orleans, and Si6o,000 for two iron
clad gun boats for the defence Of the Mississippi
River AND the city Of Memphis.
The Memphis Appeal says Lincoln refuses to
guard his camps in Kentucky, and insists that the
Confederate forces shall advance to mee. the foe
instead OF awaiting his incurson upon Tennessee
soil.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

THAT elegant lot Of Cassimeres, Vest
ings and Furnishing Goods. just received by
Erskine. is going fast. Give him q call coon
at No 3 Nickolps block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

A WORD IN SEAsoN.-Thosc of our
merchants who wish printing done for the
County Fair, should hand in their orders early
a. possible, 60 as to have them filled in season'
We wish to have u little leisure about that
time Get your posters cards. ETC.. printed
in season.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

WHISPER keeps none but the most
durable goods. and dsfes competition in low
prices.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
FOREIGN Markoes.

LIVERPOOL, Aus. II.
BREADsTUFvs- N. II. 1 Co. and X. b. :
Co. ,Ort
Flonr inactive and 6dlower. American quoted
st 2f027.
Wheat dull and ID lower. Red Western 90lOs
sd Red southern IOQgll White Western ll0
lis Cd White Southern 13s.
Corn easier. Mixed and Yellow aQs 6d03Os:
White 3lsQ34s.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

MUSTERED 1s.-The Prairie Rangers,
Company &c" Capt Egbert. and the Des
Moines Cavalry Company "D." Capt. Graves.
were mustered into service yesterday at camp,
tions the men passed muster DR.. Adler eff
cisted as examining surgeon on the occasion
7 ese wo companies are the frat which have
been mustered ip, and are now in the service
o. the United States Other companies will
b. mustered 10 imm. dis' ely
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

LosT.-A ladies black kid glove
new The finder will confer favor by leav
ing it at this Office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

FeEsH goods constantly arriving at
Whsler's. He cannot be undersold in this
market.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

C. PARKER, ND. GEO. ". A'CARN, N. D
DOCTORS PARKER A. McCARN.

physicians AND SURGEONS. OFFICE
4 No. Franklin .,lock, second floor, Brady st.
between Second and Third Davenport, Iowa..
DIR. PARKKR's residence, corner yth and lie Claire
streets. DR.. GE0. w. McCARN's residence, eas,
side OF BRADY. second door from corner of 9th.
myl7- -dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
II EMOT.AL

RE.M1Or.aL.
AMERON 4 WlDD DRINGTON,
HOUSE PAlNTERs AND GLAzIERs,
TTAVING MOVED FROM NO. ., EAST
III Third street to No. Is, West Third street, are
now ready to attend to all orders of Painting
Plat and Decorative Paper hanging, Grainisg,
Narbling, Sign Writing, Whitening and Wall
Coloring. mch2S-6m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
10e = y LHOS OBu G4S z u u VOO
SURQEOF DENeTIST.

-. HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE TO
Ia the rooms over Mr.. Lindsays Jewell
'01IYYyyry Store, corner Of brady and Third
streets Entrance on Third street.
inn2l
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
Fson Cairo.

CAIao. Aug. %.
A nag Of truce fron New Madrid arrived e The
camp Mt Birds Point to-day The object Va the
exchange ofprisoners.
Il y reported that the rebels under H~rdee "a
Je9 Thompson are falling back On New Medrid.
All quiet here.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

REGIMENTAL OFFICERS. I'VE learn
that petition was circulsted among the com
missioned officers Of the Second Cavalry. al
Camp Mcclellan yeater day, receiving all theil
signatures prayins the Governor to appoint
Gov. Baker 1t. Colonel Of the Regim Mt, anG
Capt. Hatch Major. Both would make capita
officers, aid it is within tie range OF probatil
ity that the Governor will comply with the
prayer Of his petitioners.
7. S.-Since writing the above We are in
formed that Gen Baker has been nominated
for The Goyernorship on the Union ticket, erl
3 hat Capt. Hatch has received Dispatch from
PhIladeIphia, urging him to take his company
forward to that place to join Colonel Harlan
Regiment Of Cavalry now forming in Phiadel
phia. This may change the complexion Of Of
fairs somewhat with regard to the appointment
OF regimental officers.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
From Washington.

WAsHISdToE, August 20.
Especial Despatch to the Chicago Times.
The War Department has received disI atch
tion Gen. Resecraiz, confirming Col. Tyler's de-
feat and retreat.
Two new batteries have been discovered on the
Po,omto
u i my duty to say that the State Department
officially declares that the New York 1rtJune''
statement that Minister Adams has written that
''the acknowledgment Of tho independence Of the
rebels y England is but question Of time and
prAient courtesy," is ely untounded, and tina;
the department have received no intimation on
the subject whatever from Mr.. Adams but
have seen private letters from London which sat-
isfy me that both England and France will rccog-
nize tho Southern Contederacy the first plausi-
Bile pre'ext. This is stated ell good authority.
A private letter has been received from Carl
Schurz; in which he states that perfec usder-
standing exists between England, France AMI
Spain, and that the recognition ef tho Southern
Confsderacy by either one will be quickly follow
ed by the other tive.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

WADswoRTu can still be found at the
OLD stand No. 20 West Second street, opposite
the lie Claire House, attending to mis- osn bu
s,ness Of supplying his friends and customels
with the best qualities of all styles Of Fancy
and Staple Dry Goods at the very 10 west each
prices, and extends q cordial invitation to all
from day TO day.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
NIGHT DISPATCH ES.
Gen. Rose ncranz.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 80.
The Baltimore American has reliable informa.
tion regarding Gen. kosencrsnss division up 70
the afternoon Of the 9th inst. Gen. Rosencranzs
was not only alive and we'll but was quietly trans
acting his business at his headquarters. Various
accounts are given Of the forces Of Gen. Lee, Wise
and Floyd, but no accurate information seems 70
be possessed outside Of Rosencrsn's staff. Opinion
differs very among military mon as to when there
will be general engagement in Virginia.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST 81, 1851
THE CITY.
CALL at Whisler's to day.

Buy your dry goods at Whisler's
He can sell cheaper han any ether merchant
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
J. A. REID. M. d.,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
i No. 2s, corner Main ami Third streets, Dav-
enport, Iowa.
DR.. REID can be consulted at his Office at all
bours Of the day and night, unless professionally
engaged. sept25
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

ARRIVED Kirkwood arrived at
his city yesterday forenoon on the Kate Cas-
eel, from Keokuk, to which place he led the
re ,e1t expedition. 1t is presumed that Keo-
kuk will be safe for several days to come. The
glory in this recent forward to keokuk"
movement
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

Troubles ON the HANNIBAL and st. 10.
Road.
Especial to the Tribune.
QUINCY, ILL.,, Aug. 70.
The telegraph line is reported all torn up on thu
Hannibal and st. Jo' Road. No communication
through this afternoon. Trains are reported stop.
ped running for fear of being cap,ored by rebels
Trouble is anticipated At Hannibal tonight.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
HALF FARE
NATIONAL HORSE SHOW,
10 % HDlD A.
(tAa~e nj a>ak. q Z. B = =. 10A1.

0ttaWa, III, sept. !, !, ; ! Do1.
TTALF FARE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
III III ali Stations o. the Chicago + Rock lalan6
aad Mississippi ! Missouri Rail Eseds e 0taesss
and rsturn, eonnsncinS Tassday, ~ a q 0ep-
tsnbsr, and eontinss up 70 aaa ilslsdiag Jtidey,
the 9th. Tickets win 30 good fos Iotus1 RoenaGo
IL used . o. before 6ataGaay, TIE 5eA q 6ope.
~ Horses and Sulkies ietsaloa e. G1AjA1oeD
win % carried FREE. JNO. \. TRACY
aG6O-0gl 0sa1 0apt
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

Back wheat Flour.
A SUPERIOR ARTICLE TO BE FOUND
RU0GLEy,
yoo-dM .ss II. SwWnoA
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31
A. T.. II ID. KELLY
J. q. SHs,Rr Y.

- - S"On'
I OG PUMP PMAKER.-OFFICE, OPPOSITE
~ Post Office, Davenport, Iowa.
my2 d&wtf
kDW ARD >. FHASER
CARPENTER AND BUILDER, AT COATES
~ 4 Patchins old shop, alley opposite ngine
House on Brady strCet. lapIg-d1v
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

A FINE School HOUSE IN THE GER
sEY RIDGE" DIsTRIcr. - Oar Jersey Ridge
neighbors are about to indulge their children
in one Of the neatest and most comforta BILE
school houses In the county. W. l. Carroll,
architect. is engaged in finishing up the plan.
in his usually excellent sty ls, and soon the job
will be given out, and the work commenced.
Through the courtesy of Nj. Carroll, wa are
enabled to give the following description:
The building is 80 by so feet upon the
ground. aud has an elevation (cupola ipclu-
ded) of so feet. The ceiling is arched. and
gives the inside walls an average height Of
about 20 feet. 1t is frame building, and
built throughout with special reference to the
health and comfort Of the scholars The walls
outside Of the frame comprise one covering Of
sheet ng, then one OF tarred paper over which is
the siding, making them perfectly impervious
to atmosphere and 6ampness The ventilla
ten is excellent Flues in the floor connect
with an outer casing to the chimney. which
arrangement carries away all the cold air from
the floor. The school room 10 furnished with
patent cherry furniture, Of improved pattern,
and at the rear end has q cspacious black
board, running the entire width Of the boilG.
iny. The teachers desk is in the back end,
raised several feet. The entrance is from the
front cad by two doors-couvenisnt clo.ets 10
the vestfsples. Between the two veetibulss
there is eAali recitation room ska feet. &C
commo dating = olass Of II scholars, which vi !
be found very convenient arrangement. The
room Is heated BY slarge stove standing near
the trout of tho school room. There are three
large windows On each sde, lighted each with
"a panes sxle inches. and lrotected By vsns-
tian blinds. The house stand. in an acre lot
midway between the residences # T. K. Fluke
and J. N. Eldridge. 1t is to be conp,sted bv
the lst Of December, add costs about 1.5OO.
It will be On ornament to the peiehboraood
Such Improvements are Of the first import.
ance
Another nice school house, though erected
on smaller sssls-a2xsO feet. is being finish
ed in C!sona township-in district No.4. Iii,
built under Mr.. Carrolrs supsrintsnda and
will b. furnished with the most improved ma
tsriel. The work y being done By NJ. N.v,
~ Il tAis city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-08-31

J.. 800 r N,
z SECOND STREET, BETWEEN PERRY
sJ1 and Rock Island, respectfully announces 70
to the sitisens Of Davenport that he 10 now pre-.
pared to
Clean, Color and Manufacture
q Id NJ - T9
into good opsy, at short notice-snd or reasonable
terms. Rscollect the piece, 81 Second street, 10.
tween Perry and Rock Island.
J. pOOTu