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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

MYSTERIOUS DIsApPEARANCE.-F
several days past the familiar and anxious
countenance Of one Of our best known citizens
was missed in its accustomed places. Very
naturally bis friends instituted enquiries. but
no clue Of Judge Burris vas found until yes
terday afternoon. when it ascidentallv leaked
out that he had suddenly departed this city on
Tuesday last, and was far on his way to
Abraham's bosom. to interceds-not for fallen
man, but for . chunk Of cold msst from Uncls
Abs's kitchen, in the shape Of the Post Office.
Last night he arrived 10 Washington, aud
probably slept with Harlan. and to-day will
make strenuous effort to get his little mess
Of pottsgs for which he hes 20 long been
splurging. II neighbor Ellis ears don't tingls
for day or two. then there is no truth in .
veil known saying. But Bro. Burris viii
hardly get what be Il after. He viii come
bask = vissR spd . saddse man. minus about .
eeal eiso. 0tesy y mighty cheap st that
U8ueos i - tss4s
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

Mov1SG OUr.-We notice that our
friend, Alderman EIls. 10 actively engaged 10
moving his chattels to his farm outside the
corporation. Having become disgusted with
the vsnities Of city life and having partaken
freely Of sldermanio honors, he now retires to
bis farm. there to indulge in the peaceful and
lees demonstrative pursuit Of happiosss.
Stewart has . fine farm and he 10 not
wanting in ability to conduct it. He intends
erecting . nice. comfortable dwelling this
Summer. aud commencing. generally. to gather
about himself and family . goodIy store Of
those comforts which 60 to make earthly hap
pipess. Our best wishes are ever with you,
Stewart.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

Departure Of Troops for Pensacola.
nEMPHIs. March n.
Five hundred Mississippi troops passed
through for Pensacols. They had military
reception and were enthusiastically welcomed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

CARDS.

WM. r. DITTOE,
TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law.
IA OpSIcs, up stairs, cornsr Of Main and Second
streets, In AeAanus Shepherds block, opposite
State Bank. lmch35-dn.
AZ. =. LANE, o. v. sxINNER.
LANE 4 sklNNER,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW. OFtICE-COR-
n xER Of second and Brady Streets, over
Smiths store.
T.C. CAMPBELL. JOHN G. BIIlsi
CAMPBELL 4 BILLS,
TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORSAT LAW.
IA Once No. 1.Dsvenpcrt Block. [nov2l-ti
v. STEWART. yAnEs ARMSTRONG.
STEWART 4 ARNSTRONG,
TTORNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES
IA PUsLIc. OvSIcs-Nieholls' Block, up stairs) }
Second street, Davenport, Iowa. oets-tf
oHAs. =. PUTNAM. JOHN N. ROGsRs.
PUTNAM 4 ssOGExs.
A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELLOR At LAW.
~ OryIcE, Davenport Block, No. 70, Main st.,
Second Floor. jun7-dtf
JOHN N. CRAWFORD,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law,
IA ana Notary Public.
OvviCE-Nickoll's Block, upstairs. jan20
AUSTIN ooRBfx. 0s0.s 9. DOW. .. =. BROWN.
COHDaN, DOW 4 BROWN,
A TTORNEYSAND COUNSELORS At LAW,
IA and Notaries Pebble.
S. L. Brown, United States Commissioner.
OSvloE-At Macklot / Corbin's Exchange Of
6ce, Davenport, Iowa. msr3-tf
Law ParsmershiP.
yNo. P. COOK. J. WILSON DRuRY.
COOK l. DRUMY,
!Ssccssors to Cbok, Dillon d Lisdky.
\XIE HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP
w for tho practice Of The Law. to which "
March 5, 1850. COOK L DRURY.
GEORGE Il. HUB8El.L.
A TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUB-
n LlC. OFFICE, No. |, up stairs )over Smith's
Variety Store, corner of Brady and SECOND streets
apl6-dly
vRANK PLUMRR. GEO. n. VAN HosEH.
PLUMER Il VAN nOSEN.
4 TTORNEYs AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
IA and Notarss Public. Alss, agents for the
Charter Oak City Fire Insurance Co., Hartford,
Conn.,, Capital x3OO,oOO; City Fire Insurance Co.,
Now Haven, Conn.,, Capital, $50O,O4O.
Once in IeClairs Block. Davenport. sept
r. D. ooNoDoN. Wa. HALL.
0ON0 DON . HALL,
4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS ATLAW,
n and Notaries Public. Office, North west
ornsr Of Brady and Second streets, up-stairs-
ntrance on Brady street. july z6-d%f
w. r. CLARK.
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law,
IA and Notary Public. No. Nickolls' Block, Dav-
export, Iowa. mar5-H
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CLINTON HOUSE,
NEW PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE.

OORNER OF CLINTON AND COLLEGE
~ streets, Iowa City, Iowa, J. TRUsDELL, Pro
pristor. aug2l -dtf.
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Having peaceaJly seeded" from the arm oe
Eldridge Williams, and the mercantile pursuits
in general, leayisg plenty Of
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

PlDOO ~R T0E .WGkkKDJv Z
ryHoTCE BRASDSOF SPRING AND wINTIR
~ WI ~ RIoar, jsA received - No. Il, Wsse
6ooCaA Asteset. I'D. 8U00AU Z
fky1o IL i
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29
DRY GOODS.
DSssosssSioW Of l'o-PasssssssAt

DSssogssSiop Of fl'o-ParssssrsASp.
9rHE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERRTeFORE
name asi style Of
ElDRiDcE & WILLIAMS
expired on the l7th inst BY Limitation IL the asti.
cles OF CO-partnssship. The business will here
after be conducted BY
A. r. WILI.lAMs,
Who succeeds the assets Of said arm and assumes
the liabilities thereof.
All accounts due the arm are to be psid to 4.
+. Williams, Who alone 10 authorised to sstus the
Same.
Davenport, March ls, 1851.
I'M. .ELDRIDGE.
A. F. WILLIAMS.
Having /" peacsably seeded" from the Arm Of
Eldrdge Williams, and the mercantile pursuits
in general, leavisg plenty Of
SUPPLIES & AMMUNITION
to fight the battle 70 victory, l rstrm thssks
to our patrons for the liberal trade they have
given us In the past, and hope for . eontin-
uance Of the same 70 ny successor, Mr.. A. +.
Williams.
| Davenport, March Is, 1851.
| N. ELDRID0E.
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cone DON q HALL.
4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS ATLAW,
IA and Notaries Public. Office, North west
ornsr Of Brady and Second streets, up-stairs-
ntranco on Brady street. july z6-d4f
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A. p. Il ID. KELLY

A. p. Il ID. KELLY,
HACKERS OF BEEF AND PORK, AMI
i Shippers OF Live Stock, 81 Brady street.
ian lO-dkv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

BURrIS HOUSE.
NORNER OF IOWA AND FIFTH STREETS
Davenport, Iowa. mcb22dt
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

On the same evening the Democracy Of the VI
rioas Wards will nominate in each Ward . Candi
date for Alderman.
By order Of the City Committee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

CORNER OF FOURTH AND IOWA STS.,
~ Davenport, Iowa. DAVIS Sons, Propretors.
Free Omnibus to and from tho cars. Office for
Stages leaving for LeClairs, Princeton Lyons, De-
Witt, AaIuokcts, and Anamosa.
Fare One Dollar per day. aug2l-ly
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GEORGE 4. HUB8ELL,

TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUB
n LlC. OFFICE, No. !, ,(up stairs lover Smith :
Variety Store, corner of Brady and SECOND streets
apl6-dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

a TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW,
IA and Notaries Public. Alse, agents for the
Charter Oak City Fire Insurance Co., Hartford,
Conn.,. Capital, xSO0,o0O City Fire Insurance Co.,
Now Haven, Conn.,, Capital, $50O,O4O.
Once in LeClairs Block. Davenport. sept
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

RDW Ar ID .. RRA0EA.
CARPENTER and BUILDER, AT COATES
~ 4 Patchin's old shop, alley opposite Engine
House on Brady street. (apl0-dly
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yNO. r. COOK J. WILSON DRURY
COOK L. DMUNY,
!yIccssors to Obok, Dillon d Liadley.
\XIE HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP
w for tho practice Of the Law. to which "
shall devote our personal attention.
March 3, 1850. COOK DkUkY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29

VTVRE CO-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
/ existing between the undersigned under he
name asi style Of
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-03-29
AT COST. /.

ID r. = q . q - r.
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ELDRlDcE & WILLIAMS

expired on the l7th inst BY Limitation IL the afti.
clss Of Co-partnssship. The business will here-
after be conducted BY
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
ARMY AND NAVY

The United States steamer Young America now
called the Shawsheen, was formally put into COM
mission on Saturday, aud left the Brooklyn Navy
ard yesterday. She is now at anchor off TIE Bat
terry waiting for powder. The following is the off.
cal list Of her officers:
Acting Lieutensut in command E. Calhoun Acting Ma,sr
,nd Executive officer, T. g. Woodward Second Assistant
Engineer II. Sanford; ID A,s-tsDts Il. Anderson and M
Smith; Masters Mates T. II. Henderson and o. w Barrs.t
The United States steamer Bienyille which arrived
at the yard few DAYS ago, has been puzzled forward
very quickly and is now ready TO be put into COM
mission. She win be turned over 10 the officer ap-
pointed TO take command at l O'Clock to day. Tbs
names OF her officers will be published tomorrow.
The storeship Relief recently arrived from the
West Coast Of Africa, will not 60 out Of COM
mission but will replenish her stock OF supplies AID
proceed to sea again as soon possible. She snow
alongside of the wharf taking in stores
Capt. John c. Cash arrived at the Nayy-Yard
yesterday from Washington, for the purpose OF pay
ing the Marines at tMs station. Major Russell "a
the regular Paymaster, but he IL engaged IA
Washington, Capt. Cash-an appropriate name for
q PaymRster-has been sent in his place.
A few days ago disturbance occurred on board
the revenue receiving bark Kate Stamber ct anchor
off the Navy-Yard, and guard of Marines was sent
from the barracks to enforce order If necessary
Some Misunderstanding about pay was the cause OF
the trouble Toe matter has been satisfactorily set
tied and the Marine guard has returned to the Navy
Yard.
The Fort Hatteras prisoners on Governors Island
appear 10 be more comfortable and conteDted than
they were Footballs have been purchased for them,
and piece Of ground staked out, within the imits
of which they can take az much recreation as they
please. The most perfect eatente cOrdfGe subsists
between the captives and their custodisns. Whoa
the balls are kicked beyond the limits Of the North
Corolinans the Union troops, officers "a well "a
men, kick them back again.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
BATTLE NEAR LEESBURG.
ENGAGEMENT WITH A SUPERIOR FORCE
o UR TROOPS REPULSED.
DEATH OF COL. BAKER.

WAsHISGroS, Monday. Oct. 81, 1851.
The following telegram from Gen. StOnes com
mand has been received at headquarters here:
"EDWAED's FERRY. Oct. 81 1861.
This morning at o'clock five companies of the
18th Massachusetts crossed the river at Harrison
Island. At daybreRk they had proceeded to within
a mile and half of Leesburg without meeting the
enemy. They still hold on, supported by the re-
mainder Of the regiment and part of the Goth.
"A gallant reconnaissance was made early this
morning by Major Mix Of the Van Allen Cavalry
Capt. Stewart, Assistant Adjutant. General, from
Edwardss Ferry toward Leesburg with 80 cavalry.
They came on the I4th Mississippi Regiment, re-
ceived their fire at 30 yards and returned it with
their pistols when they fell back in order bringing
in one prisoner. We have possession of the Virginia
side of Edwards Ferry
Additional accounts cay mp to o'clock to-day Gen.
Stone had held his own satisfactorily there, though
lis comparatively small force upon the island are
engaged with some 4 600 Of the enemy.
A subsequent dispatch, received late this after
noon, says Gen. Evans has four field pieces, three
pieces masked and about 1000 men.
A prisoner who was taken mentions that he has
1000 Rebel troops and expects re. endorsements
Gen. Stone at that time believed he could occupy
LeCsburg to-day, and hold it. The dispatch was
dated Edwards Ferry.
PARTICULARS or TIE ENGAGEMENT.
Gen. Stone crossed The Potomac this morning with
one portion Of bis command at Edwards Ferry and
the other at Harrison's Islands.
Skrmshing began between the enemy in unoer-
tain numbers and part Of Gen. Stones command az
early as Q o'clock in the morning and continued
without much effect until about O'Clock in the af-
ternoon, when large retnforcemenis OF the enemy
appeared upon our right, which was commanded by
Col Baker.
The Union forces engaged were about 800 and
were attacked by force supposed to be 5000 to
10000. At this iuncture Col Baker fell at lhe head
of bis brigade while gallnnily cheering on biz men
10 the conflict Immediately before he fell he dis
patched Maj Youngto Gen. Stone to apprze him Of the
condition OF affairs and Gen. Stone immediately pro-
ceeded in perSon toward the right 10 take command
bnt in the confusion created by the fall Of Col Baker
the right wing sustained a repuse, with considerable
loss.
Gen. Stone reports that the left wing retired in
good order. He viii hold possession Of Harrison
Island aud the approaches thereto Strong re.
endorsements viii lie sent forward 10 Gen. Stone
during the night.
The remains Of Col. Baker were removed 70
Pooe5vlIe, aud will be brought TO this city on
Wednesday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22

Wheveas The people q these United States after tn
ACHE Of their Independence. esabished
based Constitutional liberty giving TO all Just ana
States have taken up agoin the lawful Government
seized upon the property and endeavoring to overthrow
ia Government IN whh conferred our dearest hopes ahS
interests pertaining 10 civil liberty and the advancement
civilization ghout the world and Whsyf0I the resby
tcrsn Church. IN these United States has shown bereo
IN oil her history the advocate OF civil and religious eedon
tha. freedom the defense Of which drove fathers rom the
Old World and for the security of which, ia ts land they
prayed and fought AID bedeyer lifting her voice aud hands
against anarchy and tyenny and oprreson In every form
affairs calls upon patriots and Christians to lay Up
the altar Of couHy influence property and our
lives, therefore
Resorss That we pledge to the Government our undivided
support and confidence, and win all lawful ard e
forts in TO aid in maintaining It's authority and IN
put ing down this rebellion, in its very nature utterly
causeess and unjust.
Thai we commend the President Of the United States his
constitutional advisers the American Congress the Command
and soldiers othe Army and Navy to the God OF
our Fathers hnmby praying that ne viii part 70 them Wis
dom and unity in couses aud fidelity and courage In scon
that the entrusted to their hands be brought
speedy andsuccessful issue.
That while do feel called add anything to the
repeated testimonies of Church the subject Of Slavery
offer advice to the Government the subject STILL
folly believing that Il lies the foundation Of all
national troubles recommend TO ell people to pray
earnestly than for s removal end that the time
spesdiy when God by bis providence shall Ia his
good time and bring TO an end that nothing may
be le Of but the painful record Of lie past existence
That recommend to ell people to humble them
selves and take slow place before God IN view OF all our 40
cal and political sins that each remember and la
nent his personal completely with them all
Gov Pennington made an eloquent speech on their
behalf saying in the of it that when the sub
ject was before Congress last be was something Of
compromise man, but now lie bad no compromise to
offer until the rebels laid down their arms.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
INTERESTING FROM KENTUCKY.

LOUlsylLLR, Monday, Oct. IT. I85I.
The report Of the occupation of Greensburg by the
Rebels is premature. A small number went there,
and took 20 mules which had been placed as contra
band in care of Gen Ward. 1t is reported that Gen.
Ward fell back l2 miles from Greensburg to Camp
bellsviIe He dispatched $50 cavalry to reconnoiter,
intending that they should return yesterday.
They had not returned when our informant left.
Gen. Ward has about 5000 troops.
The advance guard of the Rebels at Little Barren,
on the south ode Of Green River is estimated at
5000. The river is very high and impossible by
fording for several days.
A private dispatch to The Journal Gays Garrard
has not fallen back as reported
zocofsr has been superseded 10y Lee.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22

fleeing into Canada The proofs of bis oorrpIic,tv
with the Southern treason are 30 clear that II he can
Join Slldel IN the French capital be will be enabled
to render him much assistance. The Connection az
Slide with moneyed men in Europe was up
doubleday Of his chief merits in the eyes Of JEFF
ferson Davis. IL the Rothschilds and Earrings can
be induced 10 believe in the stability Of the Southern
Confederacy. they would be mos, efficient allies of
the new French minister.
Slide has for more than thirty years been the in
innate friend of James Buchanan. They had few
secrets that were not secrets IN common. Both OF
them crafty TO q degree and nearly OF the same ago
SIidell the most determined, and therefore the
ruling spirit. Fully approaching the canning and
beartlessness Of Buchanan, he knew, also, that he
was iimid man. who could he controlled by strong
intellect and hence he rendered him considerable ao
in reaching the Presidency, and al this, uDdoubted-
y in the hope of being able to use the General Adj
ministration. 1t was Slidell that forced buchanan
to abandon his conservative and Just ground on the
Kansas question-Slidell that insisted upon making
The Lecompton Constitution test--Sbdeli that len
in the upou Douglas, and cOuuselsd the measures
which ended IN the destruction OF tie Democratic
party at Charleston and Baltimore-and when, ilnai-
y, the drefu harvest of Secession was about to- be
reaped, the poor old reccied from the preclpice
to which he had been dragged by this reckless leader.
In the last hours of bis admiDist sion, when he re-
fused to obey the commands Of his evil genius, Sh
dell turned upon him with contempt and left him
with every expression of detestaton and seorn. His
influence over Benjamin was always great. Doubt
less their business relations peculiar, bnt the
gifted little Hebrew was not match for the iron
will aud unslaked perseverance Of bis colleague in
the Senate. How be and Jefferson Davis have con-
rved not to disagree part Of the secret Of the OH
garchy that remains to be disclosed.
Ii is eminently probable that the purpose attrib-
uted TO SlidelI and Masonthat of invoking the pro-
lection of the European Governments, in other
words Of placing themselves under the patronage OF
France aud England-will prove to be correct.
Nothing else is required TO crown the column Of tho
infamy of this rebellion and its leaders.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
SITUATION OF THE ARMY.

From Or sPe1S! Correspondent.
w,sHssTo5, oct p i5Cl.
Whatever dsagreeable news msy reach IN from
the rver-asd there seems be an unusual share Of
il this morning--we have fortunately nothing bat
what is cheering 10 report from land force about
Washington. The army if strengthening every day,
not only in numbers, but, what is now more import.
ant in sound discipline and vigorous development.
a cautious commander, Ike Gen. Mcclellan, would
not venture upon the steady advances which continue
TO be made, without apretty thorough confidence In
the character Of his troops These advances, il is
now well understood, are not without bold purpose
and we may believe that only sufficiently long 10
allow other plans to mature, bearing upon the sue
cess,ul movements Of This army, will the decisive
blow be withheld.
BY various reconnoissanoes within the past few
days we have been able to discover in what position
the rebel troops now oppose They have aban-
doned Leesburg, as fort Of occupation, and main
tanning only small force ia villages to the south and
east of that town-so small as to preclude any idea
of resistance at these points. They have given up
the Loudon and Hampshire Railroad. Fairfax
Court-House they hold only outpost, the
sity for keeping it secure having ceased with the
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which they formerly held in great force, have been
do.,r,ed 10 tho so,e ev,or, Tho cn,i,e lin. ~ the
p.IoIs hos bssn drawn IN 70, mile. and atbouob /,
., ,,s,c,, cannot no nos,iyelv de,popstr,ted there
i i,.v ~ h.,;s. ,b., tbey have ,osin ,kcn
M tb,;, strono nosdon At Manassas and secured TO
,bs,osave, new .dsr,aocs which, theV did n.t noa-
cess a, the time of the nreviors conflict by the ex
tension Of their lines on both sides end the estabsb
nent Of new and stronger positlons 10 puard ocsinst
flank at,acks. which thew have now Great reason 70
approhend.
1t is perfectly clear that our army might have been
moved forward to Bull Run some days ago, without
eneountering any serious opposition from the enc
NV. That this has not been done, is an excellent
proof that the next engagement viii not be risked
with the single chance Of front attack. 1t would
be useless 10 hold CentreyilIe and the roads adjacent
for several days, there 10 remain inactive. And it
seems TO be settled that when one vigorous stroke is
made all shall he made. For this Icason our scout
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-10-22
KANSAS WAR ITEMS.

LKAFEhWOBrH Mondsy, Oct. II f5bI
TIE Co"serratsre newspaper OF this city has ad
vices that the town Of Humboldt, Kansas, has beer
totally burned by the Secessoniss from the Indiar
country. 1t is thought probable that the records o.
the U. S. Land Office were destroyed.
Two hundred wagons and thousand yoke of oxer
have been sent 70 Gen. Fremonts command within
the past week from this place.
The steamer Florence arrived here this morning
from st. Louis, having come through unmoested by
the Rebels.
There is four feet Of water in the river.