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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
From Cairo.

CAIRO, Dec. q.
Gen. Hovey left lIclana on the 27th
Of November with about 10000 troops.
lie Ianded at Frlar's Point, on the Ais
sissippi side, l2 miles below, from that
point. lie marched direct to Grenada,
which is 100 miles south of Memphis.
The presence OF So large a force in the
heart Of Mississippi caused great excite
mcnt among the people. Large numbers
fled in terror. The people OF Granada
heard Of approach Of Federal army and
for several days, there was great com
motion hun.red, left town accelerated
in the il fi.t BY the extreme haste Wit
which the Ap,'eot proprietors packed up
and made off 1t is supposed To MaIl
eta whore their paper is said to be III
operation.
Gcn. Hovev reached q enada on Mon
day evening. The tw Confederate sol
dlers III town left a: his appr acl. TIE,
had planted four cannon on The heights
near town, but they pointed norh, aid
couldn't be used in the opposite direction
Before leaving the rel', lsburned about
loo cars.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

The Military Commission appointed to
inquire into the cases of State prisoners
here and at Alton have been in session
since the beginning Of November. They
have acted on l9l cases, leaving l,loO
vet for investigation. This doe. not in
clude prisoners of war
The act OF ten. Vaughan, Of the State
militia, in pursuing the Twelfth Kansas
Regiment, forcing them to deliver MP
sixty negroes they had stolen from Nj.
sohti, and arrcsting the Kansas Colonel,
Adams, IS the precursor of further trou.
bles that may happen Of the same kitd.
Other militia differs have resolved to
prevent Kansas jayhawkers from rob
blng Missouri Of goods and negroes.
DgsAolss News, 5th.-Recent intel
ligcnce from Dacotsh Territory indi-
Gates serious difficulty with the Sioux
Indians, aud an additional force to
protect the settlers NAV be called for
An eypedit on has been fitted out from
Fort Randall against Little Crow, the
Sioux chief. Our force is said to be in
sufficient, As the Indians are threatening
the settlement in considerable strength.
The frontier is again in danger. Where
IS Gen. Popes Considerable alarm ex-
Ists among the set lers. Little Crow is
the principal chief of the bands Of Sioux
Indians.
The followingng is list ofphysicians
and surgeons appointed by the Com
missioner Of pensions to make the bien-
NAL examination Of pensioners accord
Ing to law, in this State: Preston S.
Lake, Bellevue B. $. Lewis, Dubuque !;
isaac Windlc, Des MONIES +. 5. Bar.
rows, Davenport; Freeman Knowles,
keokuk; w. Bird, Mt. Pleasant, and
Chas. Beardsley, Oskaloo a.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
state O1 iowa.
ApIrTssT GENtR.Is CrF,

ApJrTssT GYNtR.Is CrFcH,
Davenpora, lice. 81 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, No. Io7.
|. All m-n now in the service " the state OF
Iowa in tho Southern border Br g,de, are author
il,i TO enlist iu volunteer cnmpsnie. for Unit.d
't,tes service, or regiments OF Iowa volunteers
COW in service.
III. Captains tf companies in the southern
Border Brigade, on receiving notice OF the enlist
ment Of any man Of their company into any vol
unteer organization for United States service,
will Immediately muster such man gu, or their
company and may enlist another In his stead -
but any man 80 mustered out will not be again
received into the state service until the term of
his enlistment expires.
Ill. Persons eniisting in tn, 42i, 4sd or 9Th
Cavalry, will bo credited to tne.r RESPECTIVE
counties on tho quotas called for Nov mbcr 10
1872. n. b. BAKER,
dec a-f A. j.. Gen.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
From the Amy Of the Potomac.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or PoroMAc

liLfDTt -hnhb VIZ oio-uAI.
Dec. Z.
Last night Was intensely cold, and
some OF tue troops suffered much foi
want of blankets. Zee formed in the Po
'onac at Aqnia Creek from one 10 tw,
inches thcik. To-day the sun shon,
fair ard cheering, but the air continue
pierceingly cold. The roads are bard
and rough.
TIE officers state that Jackson has AZ.
rived near Fredericksburg and joincl hi,
forces with those already there. They
also report that the enemv has extended
his line several miles further down the
Rsppahannock.
The report that Major Spaulding is
under arrest .or unnecessary delay in the
transportation ola part OF his trains from
" ashington is untoundcd. J hat officer
has been commended by his supcrlors for
overcoming weigh,y obstacles in exeeut-
ing hls order.
There have been no field movements
to-day.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
State Of Iowa.
ADJsrisr GEhIRALs OrricE,i

ADJsTtar GEhLRALs OrriCEi
Davenport. Dec. ., 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS, NJ. los.
The Draft Comtni.siouers in tho several coun.
ties IN which nre located incorporated cities and
towns will assign the quotas of the several wards
of such cities and towns and the territory in tho
same township outside of the corporate limits, a.
signing to each its proper quota, tr.ahns each
aarJ and the territory outside IL corporate lin.
lis within 'he 'cwn.hip,s ss though they were sep
srate townships.
This should only be done where the returns arc
such AS 20 in urc reason .blc degroc Of accuracy
in signing the quot,s ct the several wards.
by order of Conmandcr-in.C 4 hief.
n. u. BAKER,
dec s-tf Adjt. Genl Of Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
From Fort Monroe.

Fl. MoNRoe, Dec. s.
To morrow Gen. Vicle, as Military
Governor, will issue a proclamation and
writ Of election for Member Of Congress.
from the Norfolk district. A large vote
will be polled, as residents are anxious TO
save their slave property from the effects
Of the Presidents proclamation by con-
TO ming to its requirements.
1t is known that lion. James Lcgar has
succeeded in having his district exempted
10y the President from the effects of his
proclamation.
A heavy storm has been raging here
all day.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
THE MARKETS.
Davenport Market....Daily Report.

CFficg OF rHs DyH. h News,
Saturday Eve, Dec.6 !
Quotations stand unchanged since our last Ie-
port.
FLoUR--Si.joG5.2O 20. Shipments 200 bbls.
WHEAT 55G65c. Prime lots 15@Soc. Re-
ceSpts 2,94o bu. Shipments 1910 bu.
BARLEY- SOGs5 Receipts $50 bu.
CoHN--l7@l lee. Receipts .o1 hu.
Oars e5M3oc. Receipts l.os0 bu.
CoRsMEAL-.sh hipm ents II tons.
Hoas-$2 25@2 IS live; dressed, S2.15@3.50.
HIDKs Green, 7c; dry, l2GlGc.
HAY-Timothy, $s,oo@s..o.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

A SPLENDID SUPPsR.-Our friends
sho attended the Exce.eior F..tival at the
i.-Ciaire Hocse. sly that ,he IF rt- Of M.s.rs
Giiiett. Wnts Morrie, to provide the anLu-
Il repast we're .xceed'nvlv prai..worthy. Tie
'able could NJ have been more bountifuiiy or
.ccep'aby supplied 10 this market mr. could
the manner i which it ~as eer,td Vi, have
been improved " oo. For their end~.vo . and
-ucctes 10 this art'cuiar the proprie,ors If the
L~Ciaire dee.rSe much credit
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

Now OR NEvER.-It is a most need.
less for US % tell our Dung msb that the draft
10 coming next month, and that there 10 only
one certain way to get lid Of It, aud that ss
enlsting Capt. Gs lgan's company presents
arars chance. Ire Captain is military ms o
Of experience-an there are il the comnanv
already. other experienced men-W. s Macs
kerzie, and .,Ler old officers aud eoldisrs,
~hich fact should encourage men 10 eni.t in
this company. Now is the ,ius. Go volup
tariiy or be drafted. Make your choice.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

WAsHINGToN, Dec 6.
The following was received at Head
quarters;
CHARLESTON, Nov. 28.
To Mai. n. Ii. McLean:
Acting Col. Paxton Of the 2l Va.
Cavalry, was surprised BY the llth Ohio
Infantry who made an attack OH post
OF the enemy ncor Cold X OF. Green
Friar, on the o6th inst, which was a
successful surprise. capturing two com
missioned officers, 100 uon- n-coinmissioned
and privates, 100 horses, 900 stand Of
arms, four wagons and camp couipage OF
a regiment. The eqnip.go and par Of
the arms were destroyed by Col. Paxton.
No loss on our side.
On the dav eiorc, a small scouting
party of the sth la. had skrmish with
the enemys cavalry, in Logan county :
our men were outnumbcred and forced
to retreat, though without serious loss.
Signed J. DIX, Maj. Gen.
Wednesday morning last, the Dragon,
under command of Capt. Wright,was ei
route to Port ROYAL, her cngin broke
down and she was forced to remain some
hours near Bowlers Rocks. about %
miles up the river. Some forty rebels,
probably thinking she was not armed,
put off from the south side of the river
in five or six boats in VIII. h were about
80 persons observed, and made towards
the Dragon, but before they had ap-
preached too near, Capt. Y right let fly
a shell which exploded in cne OF the
boats and they hastily pnshed for tn e
shore. With a glas. the officers saw m en-
dressed in different uni orms and
probably was guer lila hand. The
D:agoa was towed down by the Safe lIlte,
AMI this morning was brought to the
Washington Navy Yard by the Resolutc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
ORIGINAL NOTICE..

SrAT. Or Iowa,
seyTr County. SIS 1n tho District Court.
Mary Schnowvs Thomas Schnow.
To said homas Schno~, defendant.
I on ere hereby notified, that there 10 now on
oe IN the ofics OF the issk of the istr ct Court
OF sa'o county. petition of Mary Sch snw clsis-
isg of ,nu divorce from the bxnds oi mst,in,,,-
~ and for a.inony aud unl ~ you appear thereto
ant de'end,on or be.me noon II the 2oa tav a th.
next term OF said Court, 70 be holiea on ehe -
Monday OF February, A. d. 1.63.deiault vill ~
on - prayed. 80 -'-"- -"
GEO. 3. G. DOW,
deeA-lsw4w Plainti0s Attorney.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
|Daven port La,.b z N arkets
state ~ iowa.

state ~ 1OWn.
ArJUrAxr GEShKAL'- OTFICEL
Davenport, Nov. 29, 1863
GENERAL ORDERS NO. LOG.
For the inform atioa of the soldiers Of difsre3t
reg,ment Of Io~a. who were taken prisoner and
subsequently paroIed. this department is directed
to state that these Who have gone {, their re
spec,iye b. mes 10 this State will b, allowed to
return to duty without charges Of d.sertion ol
improper coniuc,, il they report to their regi-
ments BY the 18th of December nex'.
NIB. BAKER,
dec 1-d.f Adit GenI OF lows.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

GERMAN THEATRE The new Thea
ire !. opened thi. (Moni-y) evening. with .
grand I,ley entitlsd Village aud City in
witch Mrs obrrndoerfer srpesrs ss The cni.f
attraction Sre is among th. most sccon :
,,iished aetr. sses Of tn. country
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
MELANCHOLY SulcIDE.-Friday ev

MELANCHOLY SuicrDE.-Friday eve
ming about 9 o'clock. . young girl namei
Abbey L. Smith. residing win the family oI
Nr. James Davis. on Harrison street. above
Inc evideuce before Coroner ToDsou disclosed
he fact that she was 10 q delicate Situate u
and it is very probabie the fear Of exposure
and The cons.quaLt shane and dirs'ace lei
her 10 commit the wful act which ushered he
soul unhersldsd into eteruity
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
HteHlneC News.

BosroN, Dec. 6.
The steamers Mississippi aud Merrl-
mac, from Newbcrn, tor Boston, anchor
ed Of Woods Hole this 7. NJ, and were
ordered to New York.
The steam gunboat Moul was success
fully launched to- day. 1t Is built on the
plan of the Ericsson Monitor with one
turret
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
Destructive Fire.

ROCHESTER,, Pa, Dec. :.
The Orphans Farm School At Sulien-
ople, Butler county, Pa, was burnt Sat.
urday morning. The children were
saved, and the building, costin. s25, 900,
with much furniture, clothing, provisions
&c, were totally consumed,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
FL Il.
FOR THE BxSErir or TIE
DAVENPORT INFANT GARDEN.

OWING TO THE EFFORTS OF THE IN.
- FANTS' Garden Associ.tion and the lib~r-
a. patron ge Of the public for several years, tho
pan 10 establish a Frocbefs lnf.nt Gsrden in
his city has been successfully carried out, snd
the services of Miss PArL.ES = Isdy Instructed
~ Mrs F'oeb.l in Hamburg. has beer secured. -
For the purpose Of coveSi- x tho expenses esussd
by the Journry Of the teacher and be necessary
changes in the roo ssnf the i'm; leme n, q the In.
fant Gavden Association proposes 10 Institute q
Fair 10 i.ahrmsnhs Hall on satusday and Hun-
day. the 18th and l4.h december, int.
The undersigned committee. the,ef re- resreet-
fni. spiesl' 10 the public, and p,r,iculssly 10
.nt ladies'. TO assist them in this saterpsiss by
ser NIX articles and spe,mers IT y, rk km.othip.
m srder 70 prom the welfa . sf this, for Dav-
enpft, 40 ben-6ciI an Institution.
nations and s,ticies for sale will be mort
cheerfuiiy received At Labrmapns Hall Ii ar. day
.nd Friday December IL ~,di2
u. DIILhN. lIkN.IEiTE LIZ NINE,
~ ANDERSON, ELSkIEUE MuLLtk,
rK. wEl>S, CAhOi INA LA AUCH,
y. MOkIZk.', WILHELMlNA LAHkMAE,
q. hi IELbt SCHEk. Committes.
dec4u
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
From, Cairo.

CAIRO, Dec. 3.
At last accounts from General Grant he
was pushing forward, and he is probably
at Gieneda with his entire force.
II Admiral Porter intends to open the
Mississippi, he will lave to lie in hurry.
1t is said he leaves for below TODAY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

New ENGLANDE.s, ATTENIIoS.-The
a ,urn.d met ny OF tue New L giand S.
ciet, will b- hsld at the Butts House this
Monday evening at Z O'Clock. Tor the purpose
Of pe,fecting arrangements for the boldihg Of
tie regular annual fee,ival Of the Society. A
f II att.Ed e is earnestly solicited.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
tsThe Cat Tawlims Out Of the Bag"

TRENtoN, n. j., Dec. 6.
The arrests of kegIer and Wright, OF
Hunterton county, N. j., male some
time az on charge Of interfering with
enhst,nents, has been the subject Of en-
qriry by the Grand Jury Of Hunterton
county, which body has Just adjourned.
Several bills OF indictment were PRE-
scnted against parties concerned in ar
rests and among the number is one
against Abraham r. Harris, of this city.
Deputy u. s. Marshal Harris was ar
rested and taken to bennington this
morning 1t Is said that the authority
for the arrcstsof Keller and Wright co.e
fioIn the U. 5. District Attorney OF this
State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
The Pirate Alabama >e,zes her Prey
Again.

OUSION, Dec. ..
The bark Harriet Spaul ing, Captain
Peabody, from New York to navre, was
captured and burnt by the pirate Ala
bama. The crew were kept in irons for
several DAYS, and were fnally transferred
to the brig Hiram, from Rect,n, and
landed. Over three other crews were
aboard the Alabama.
LATER.
The above statemen. is probably a
hoax. No brig Hiram arrived. The
Captain Of the Spaulding was Wallace,
not Peabody. -. s1s s4s
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
New \ OTG Market.

NEW YoKE, Dec 6.
F'oUR-Market il dull ard dropping. S6 81 a
go extra State; S6.75W5 SO r. H. o.
WHEAT The wheat market is dull. 81 2o0
.26 spring; 81 "a .33 Mil. club; S1.40n -
winter
CORH-i.asier. Mixed 74c.
Oars 65M6sc.
fORK-Sseady.
LAED-Steady. Ice.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08


'h- I."u sr sflsigtnebt and movement 81
u : heavenly bodice th.re was u total &c irr+
ne moon night before lsst, by the earth
ror u,.ncihg ilttl. pa / uidbe BIT snd eIdirl
nb ut hait pact four in the uUrn,rg. 1hougi.
'rter~rting IL csnno, be said that The .ciips.
,as Il brilliant affair. for to the surprise oi
som. ho diJ net know what was up, the
darkness of the hour und-r Gear sky, wss
for a moment or two, quite in xphcabie. The
aiene-s OF the houe (or earli ess rath.r) of the
peri rm nee. was u cause Of the slim attend.
ance 10 this city. Eciips-s are new tbine
10 this country. and eopls are not going to
sit up ali night. or even be calird up to e..
them II it cos, fifty cent. to &c. q sight. a d
there were teser we'd eeate, it would he ffrr
ent Ii is rrohatle. however, by the tim.
there is sno her total eclipse Il luna there vii
be greater anxiety to hive . view. Tha,
opportunity will not be offered for many
years.
The moon vas bright and beuignant as
ever, last night, no. o.w,thsisndine the ea,tb
threw hi. dirty shadow in her face the nj b,
previous.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

Police Couar.-John Casgroor hav-
iug '-crel.d about p.cx OF corn 10 a ! gu d
state wen, home and endeavored 70 mash III.
slfes head ami break the chiidt-us neck.
Ills rib had him j-rkei up, and Justice Whee>
Ter iued him ST %. including costs. John
was dead broke aud went to ali Tor 30 da1 g..
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
HEADQuAKrKRs DErARrxxxr ~ VIA
GINA 7,H AMY CuxPs
F"Rr MoNRnE. Nov 20, 1862

F"Rr MoNRnE. Nov 20, 1861
To HIS ExcELLNCy Gov, kIKKwoop:
Governor, the '.2uUl Shiloh pri. oners" de-
,emb~r Suth, comprise rou.cOm n,ieeio,.ed u.
ficers and riva'es All H.. comnis.Iou-d d osti-
GERS taken at shiloh. were dec sred +xchsns+i 4
the nth Of November ut Aik~n's Landin /,
ed exchanged on that day, amounting to cv -r
eo0. was furnished by ne to the AGjaisbt
General, AID lie presl NE. ready for publlcs-
tiOn.
ata very reept's your ohet servt,
WV. H. LuDLow,
L. Col. and inspr. Gen. 7th army corrs.
Agent for szshssss Of prisSssra
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
Robbery at the + ea>usy Department
NEw YoRK Dec

A special Washington despatch to the
Times says that certificates Of $500 each
to the amoun, OF &2,5OO,0OO have been
stolen from desk in the Treasury. For
tunatcly they were unsigned.
Measures were taken to prevent en-
craving any more Of the same time.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
TO-DAl'S ADVTS.
Slrayeh or SlOlcA.

LNRON THE SUBSCRIBER, on SIXTH BET.
i ,ck leland and lows streets, q New Found
land Pup, about ten moth. .li. Color, black,
with white face and white spot IN the end Of
his tail. liberal reward Will be paid fo, his
recovery. l. ~. PHILLIPS.
dee d2S~
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
From Dn!tlmOTe .

BALTIMORE, Dec. :.
The Old Point boat arrived this +. NJ.
She did not leave till Saturday T. NJ. on
account Of a high gale which had pre-
vailed. No news.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

Nsw Yoex Dee /,

NEW lORK, Dec. I.
The Hsrah says the Navy Depart.
ment has received reliable information Of
the whereabouts Of the pirate Alabama.
The Vanderbilt sails Tomorrow to look
for her.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
On Fl e

WnLrAMsPoRT. Pa, Dec. 8.
1t is reported that the whole business
portion of New Haven was on fire this
morning.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

SuooI1NG AT SoLDiER.-For sever.
al weeks p.st il he's been thought necessary
~ Gen Baker 10 establish . patrol guard to
our streets. the duty of which 10 to pick up
-oldi-rs vho have broken gusrd and as~
.trsgvling about our streets The has been
the m..ne Of arre.,iog some etrsgglers-o OF
K etina com. o ber wise unruly eoldiers ffom
.,-.kins out Of camp. and has Likewise been
II tourc. Of eops annoyance TO officers sho
were u, and not strictly uncer the ban Of the
patrol.
The first Demonstration worth mentioning
hat We have nuticed under this system, took
place on Friday night. . little pact midn'gbt
TIE guard discovered msn in soldiers clothes
streets Ths order 10 halt was given three
,iDes. but was disregarjed The guard then
Ievsed his N, sket ard fired. The nose bro.
a mixed crowd of men and boys, who. tog~,h
ran Ike . quarter horse up to Fourth street.
sn1 ~ Fourth ct . furious rate. completely
-iudIny all hopes # suecss.iul pursuit. We
presume the sho. did no damage.
We hear me complaint about the policy Of
he ping thi. guard on the street. but it Goa ee
mostly from off cers aid sold ers VINO have a
right 10 be out. We are It tn. otinion y st
inasmuch ssthe officers in charge Of the camps
are uns Tile to enforce discipline to the extent
of keeping n-n in quarters over night, the
guard 10 almost . necessity. Before it ~as es
tsbli.hec there were more or less unA " ~ . in
town every night, spd unfortunately they
were not OF that class who had sny respect
either for law or d.ceDcy. Women wer.
afraid TO appear on 'hs streets after dark, un-
protected. lhey we're most grossly insulted
on the most public streets. We have not
hesrd 20 much Of this since the guard has bsen
SIT. and a. long as officers are incompetent to
susorce order we hope tha. it will no. be with
drawn.
BACK AcAIS.-We were pl~ased on
Saturday morning to met our trend W. X
>pe.ring in town He had just arrived from
the camp II the Goth Iuisntry. Of which he
il su,ler-hasins left on sunday last. He in
'orms US that the army Of Missouri hea ht d q
rstty hard time OF 1t. and IL rot IN the b...
condition. 1t has sustained the n oct rapid al, d
almost c.astle.a marches day sfter day for
mn, week. until j, is patty tnd y worn
DO n with fatigue. besides b.ine greatly in
need Of clohing for winter Tn. men are al
most entirely out If money, not having rece
wed a cent OF ray since it entered the field
and what ie worse, are not hkey to very soon
He tried to find out some,hiog sb, ut 1t Ia )
Louis. but orly learned that ih~re aa- no
'unds for the men there. and probably would
be n Dne until Congress shall authorize . furth-
er issu- of treasury notes. SiDce Mr. SpsAriog
has been with ~. army he has not had a chance
TO act up his tent IN re than oas or tao dua,
at any place, so continually has the march
been k-pt up. lie is 10 foe health and spirit.
ard viii soon retutn I the regiu cut.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
How 10 DO IT, Our Western friend

How TO DO IT, Our Western friend
can easily douhle The .uhsctipiion list Of I, ?
DEMOCRAT AsD Nkws If they but make th.
pioper exerton. LIT every present sub.cris,i
make ii his busi es- TO obtain snoth.r, a"d
the work is done Try it friends. the ex-r,', Il
Is but email. and every little helps. you know.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

MILITARY Mss, ArrENrloS.-If You
sish for firm a d fall equipment call on
T. Z Erskins, Nickois' b ock
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ST. GATHERINGS. {. W., Dec. 6.
Good deal OF ice in the Wclland Canal.
There is probably sufficient to close
navigation bv tomorrow.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08
From Fort N 0msOe.

New York, Dec. :.
Adyices from Fort Monroe Yesterday
announce the sailing of a fleet of several
transports and two iron-clads, with sealed
orders. Destination unknown.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

ATTENTION, OFFICs a choice
mill ar, Unform. call Ut Cones. c.rner Brady
aud Second streets
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-08

New YORK, &C. 6.
Stocks irregular and unsettled.
Sterling .xcba g. hIm; 464F.
Money 5G16.
Us 6's, 81.
Treasury 3 L., 1887.
Demand treasury notes $l.1fA.
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CLARK 4 ROIT

NEALERS IN CARRIAGES, BU00IES,
~ Pianos and Hssmonic Melodeons from the
y, ssssss, sni 1t pri,ss that defy .npssitioa. No
- isady street, Dsv sopeet, Iowa lape
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D. W. VAN EyERA, broker, buys''an !
sell- United states Vouchers, State, Count,
and City Warrants. nego:iates loans. pays
taxes, -tc Otfic-, 3 door below Post office.
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Phoenix Insurance Company Of Hart
lord as..ts. lat Nav, 1862 s521 200 93 lis.
Utilities. S2l 500. Henry 3. H"SrAAN, Ag't