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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

CAIRO, Oct. 20.
An officer direct from Gen. Grants hesdqusr-
tiers, say5 that the retes nassing IL cir force
Iine miles below GraLd Junction On SUNDAY, aud
passengers who ielt 'orinth yesterday morning
say thai The nigh, Lefore they left cur seoating
parry b ~ driven IN tae.r Iskets.
TIE Federai fcgge if0m New heirii on Monday
attacked Arkansas regiment i6 miles back Of
Point Pleasant. Eight rebe.a were tiiied ard 40
,nken prisoners. AmolT The prisoners were Col.
Clark his Lieut.. Cul .ani three Captains. Taey
were brought to Colanh bus yesterday.
The guerrillas nave suddcniy disappeared from
the river, and il is supposed thtt hey have gone
to Lowell, the rebel army now at or near Ripley.
The steamer d. Perry left the whaIf jus, at
dars for 81 Louis. A sent. cl On du y at tie fLrt
saw her just as che rosnicd the point to coup tho
Mississippi, and reported her as attempting 20 run
by without making report. Blank cartridges,
AMI finally two 3pound shots we're sent after her
before she understood What was wanted. Une or
the shots passed between the jackstaf and chim-
neys. She was loaded with passengers.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

NV l0RE. Oct. ~.
A Centervile. Va, letter. Of the 25th. 70 tho
Phlidelphia inquirer, says:
last week scout nsmei Msrsh. belonging to
. Conne:, ,icut civalry regiment. was hung at
place about q mile beyond Aioie. Every day
the rebels are becoming m"re audscious 10 the sx-
ecut'on Of their 6endish purposes.
Two other men while scouting were taken pris
oners Of war. What their fate will be Is hard TO
determine.
The 2ist Maine regiment was stopped at Prince
ton and New Bruns~ick, IL having gone south In
t~o trains and returnsd to this city. |. IL going
to Fort Schuyler
The Gath Maize Is expected to-morfow =, and will
60 no far her.
Several New Hampshiere regiments are expect
ed hero
The PhiiadelphiA Press contains . hint that
Gen Ranks is 10 head an expedition 10 the coast
OF Texs Gen. MccieYnand expedition, IL says.
after cleaning the worst Of It's distractions, 10 70
20 to the interior VI Texas.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
Lou,.yr.rx. Oct 20.


Gen. Buell. has i'sued orders saying that nil
ca pfured crniis for the rebel armJ will be re Il
to virksi urg rs prisoners u War ard there pa
rol! ID Tor exchange. Also. alI p rtons w.o have
actually abestcd the invasion of Kentucky with
10 the last three months will be Immediately
arrested and sent to v.cksburg end forbidden to
re urn.
To day Gen Boyle is charged with the sxesa.
tion Of the above.
Rosecfs.s 10 sxpecred here tonight.
Josiah Jackson, proprietor Of the kstslie IRON
Works. refugee from Estelle county. died .
the 0als house to-day.
John Mvrgas's foscss left Kentucky vic Elkten
to Gsliatin.
A, Cumberland Ford the rebels recently hang
Cant. King. Of iineola county Ky., formerly Of
the "a Ky. regiment, his tso soes, snd u union
lists. -. -,,,~ =
the Railroad report being riasd ~ ses SSss'
pickess Of letters 70 Ohiosbs. :.
Hiek snd vossdsd fsdssai ssadiscs sossssss Y
/. agEivs hse.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
From baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Oct %.
committee of loyal citizens appointed BY the
Union town meeting scme time since to lay
before the President TO tho en- argos against the
mi !itary authorities. whilst in session to night
wer. seized with ell Their papers by order Of Gen.
W ool by the Provost Guard and carried TO
Head Qlirters. Much excitinens was occasioned
by this
The parties arrested were Alfred Evans, Tbom-
as II. Gardner, Gel, J X. Birch and Thomas Sew
all. The guard a.o demanded The peraons Of
four her members OF tie committee, who we're
not present. The ,mmittee arrested are locked up
in the police station. Some ci,zens who demand
ed the srrest were aieo threatened by the officers.
A band Of music has gone 10 tho watch house to
serenade.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
THE MARKETS.


OEFIcs OF THE DEN. i ERwsl
"Wednesday Eve, Oct. 90
BARLEY is higher to-day. Other quotations re-
main unchanged.
FLOUR 81 so as. 90 wholesale and $5.2oM5.40
retail. Shipments 200 bbls.
WHEAT-ln demand at 62@e0c 70. good to
prime ;other grades 500 65c. Receipts / 500 su.
nARLkY.- 9o;@.i.o6. Receipts 1900 bu.--
Shipments SEQ bu.
Loks-lS@2 zoo. Receipts zoo bu.
Oars ao@s5c Receipts 700 bu.
PorAro-s-4o 4od6nc. Receipts 800 bu.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
From Louisville.

LoCIsT,iLR, Oct 28.
All rer crts Of John Morgan recently At or near
Owensbu-g are false. At last accounts he was at
klkton, Todd county, proceedi. & towards Russell
Vile.
Quite 4 number Of rick and wounded Federal
soiaiers have arrived within twenty four hsurs.
The Masonic Temple has been taken as hospital
nd .cv, raj proni lent secession symFstbissrs
have been noiif ID that their residences will bc
taken for like purpose.
Tho ponteon bridge between here and Jefferson
villc has been removed, and Terry beats run -
heretofOre.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
,. w. II. BAKER, NJ. d.,

pHY SICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE IN
II Post Office Building Residence on Fifth
street, between brady and Perry streets, ven
tert, Iowa. tnovl9iawtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
New Nuyh .Narhel.

NEW YoRE, Oct 90.
Flour Market excl ed ard 19Il5c better
Sales 10000 barrels at $5.y0,G6 90 super West
ern; 80 3o16 IS for common to medium extra
Western.
sRar-Markets active and lG2c higher
Sales 60 90, ou at l.1Sal q Tor Chicago Spriug
32Gl IS for Amber Iowa.
CoRS.-Narke' frmer and fair rand. 70@
7l%c sormixed Western snrnd sprn..
fuAK Quiet Sales 100 bbls. at $l3 90 l13.s0
for mess, a. d Sl2.00al2 25 prime.
Ha.skY.-Shade hrmer. Sa.es 60 bbls. At 81
@37kc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
LATEST NEWS
By TELEGRAPH.
Southern News.

NEw 1oax. Oct. 90
The Herald has from its cofresponden,a . very
full account OF the late battle on the Charleston
Ssvsnnsh Railroad, referred to in the dispatches
Of Beauregard:
Our troops proceeded from Hilton Hsadon n.
night OF the 2ls., ANA in Is eanboats
AM war steamers to Mackay'r Point, at the con-
faence Of the Pocotoigo and Broad Rivers
'fne object OF this movement was TO test the
rapidiy and ssfety with whi.h landing could be
effected, and to fin the strength OF the enemy, on
the main land guarding the railroad between
Charleston and Savannah, 20 accomplish so much
OF the destruction OF the railroad could be done
in q single day.
I'm This attempt our forces were victories, hay
ing met the enemy in large M mbers They drove
them across the Poco.oligo River Our loss how
ever, Was heavy.
''Our soldiers and sailors fought .plendidly. and
our batteries were worked with grest skill and ef-
feet.
1.-The Union force were under the command OF
Brig Grn. j. NJ. Bowman, Gen. Terry being sec.
ond in com nand.
The rebels were Commanded by Col. Walker
until cur arrival at Poco,oigo Bridge when Beau.
regard. who had just arrived from Charleston.
Commanded in person.
Fresh troops raIiay arriving from Charleston
10 reinforce the rebels. or troops were withdrawn
in e order, Gen. Terry rem raining on the shore
1T Mackay's Point, until the last man had en-
bsrked. when the buildings which had been oceu-
piel By the rebei picksts were destro ed.
"our loss il l5 killed, l06 wounded and two
missing.
1.-The troops engaged were the 47th Pennsylva
mia, Oh Connecticut, 4th Nav lamp hire 55'h
Pennsyivanis th Connecticut, 10th Penn sylvAnia,
81 New HAMPSHIRE detachmens Of the 1st Mass
schus its Cavalry, section OF tho 1st u. =. Ar
tiery Company h, al the Sd u. =. Artillery, Sd
Rhode I.land artillery. and the New ork Vol
un'ccr En- lineers.
"Cyl. Cha,felt, Of the 6,h Connecticut, and
Lieut. Col. Spedeil. Of the Same, were among the
severely wounded
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

AMERICAN AGRICULTUi aIsT.-Among
the best things that q farmer can have is this
valuable agricultural paper. Not only farmers
need L.. bu. garde srs and hou sekespsrs eener-
ally. The November number has just been
received. and is alone worth more than the
sub .eripiion price for year., which is on "
one dollar. Orange Judd. r,nbiieher, New
York. Specimen copies can ,e seen ct this
Office
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

A BoLD TnEFT-A few days sin e
Mrs. John Atkins dressed mp her little girl and
sent her ou' 10 play. The child did not return
until night. end 1t vas then discovered that
some scamp bad stripped her of nearly all her
clothing and set her adrifs. The child had
been 20 desperately friehted tha. eh had
completely forgotten the direction 10 which
she was taken. and no clue has yet been found
to the perpetrators Of the outrsge. verils
our city is fest becoming den ofthieves and
robbers
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
The War kculucky.

JACKS ~. Tenn, Oct. %.
The following dispatch is just recsised from
pr;, :;en Davis. at CIark.vi'ie, Ky:
3he expedition to larksoo, No 81 miles from m
~. - lid un Ter command of Capt kogers, Go.
z 81 III arilIery, and has been entirely 81 cess.
-, ia dispersiog the guerrilla, Killing 10 ana
murtally wording 2. cap'ar,ns 20, o,ss s,'. -
s.a,s /. msn. sew c-al sand Of arms, AZ nor'i
s,r~,.. q. ons. a large quantity OF ANN aoision
and burning their b.rrack. and msgss'nss, 90. sna
srs,,si, breaking % the whole concern. NO iosi
ons .ss u. Z. GRANT,
- w. Major General Commanding.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
From HaTper's Ferry.


Everything is quiet here to-day.
To day the 13e,h, i4etl and 145th New York
rerimenit Joined Gen Augur's division, Ut pre-
sent comm andei by Gen. Ueary. Col. huger Of
The Sd Indiana take. commani Of the Erst
brigade. ill.,.
The rebel plcke's have not withdraw from
~ font of cur lines as vas erroncou.ly reported
few dav. since. They It'll hive = small force
Of csvalrv and battery stati ned this side OF
Chariestown.
On. troop. occupy Hollowtown, and our TickeS
are thrown out 70 q short distance beyond there.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

w HIRES SHIRT M'ANuFAoToRr.-
Ihoses Of cur citizens desir, ng q nice fitting
shirs will Go veil 10 coll on Mr. D. p. White,
LeSaa ir- row. 10 came store with A G. Billion
Ms White wsfrante sli shi rte made ty him
ss ht TO charm, and 10 lest as long as the
oes. He can make your shi,.ss at . lees price
tran you can possibly have tie work done at
home Petrunize home inssii u,ions.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

SLAUGnTRRtNG MIR. VIM. McManus
is fitting rp his sic lighter house at the lower
end OF town, for more. exter sive operations.
He will be abls. TO slaughter about 500 hogs
per Gay du' ing The season. Among other
lmprov"mer is he has been putting upa new
brick pack ing house. which viii! greatly f.ci.i-
tate his ,perat;ons.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

AusTrn CoRBIN & Geo. S. c. Dow, at
No. l Nickoll's Block, dealers 10 State. county
and city warrants. coin, demand notes and
Government vouchers Oct 29-1m.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

BURGLAR rROoF.-Thc foundation
for the moLey vault OF the State Bank is
most massive affair. epy seuslble thief VINO
win take the pains to GO and look at the work
will a. once own up beat ard 60 where be
can do bette.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

ExTENslos.-The State Bank sewer
is being extended 10 the river, instesd Of etop-
ping half way down the street.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

THE Continental, Security, LorilIard
and Metropolitan Fire Ins uraDee Com psniee. OF
Ne. York. end the New England and Marine,
OF Hartford, are relisble. prompt paying sock
Companies. Robert simpson. agent, south
east corner Second and Rrady streets.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

A 9xN rs suTLkKS, NkwS DEALERS.
a re dlers, sttentnsi Ne have the lareest
stock Of stationary Packages. II different ytyies
War Maps, Ssssst r., Ink Tactics. "a. ana =,
thelowest prices in the Wss,, address
CLAkKG 4 co.
lsdianapslis, Lad, - Spsinglsld, IN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

LIKE LIvING.--.Tne arrangements
The grounds are in u ,e beet condition. ant
the buildings well con s,ructed and eommodi.
ous. Soldiers are coming in fast and it
looks as though they might be quite at ONE
while there.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

MILITARY Men, A1rFNTIoN.-1f you
wish for U aiform d full equipments call on
r. P. Erekipe, Nickolis' Block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

TAX GArHERrNG.-Our friend C.
Stewart Ella. E-q is at preset on a visit TO
the city Of Auscatine, gathering in the Fed
erai Tax
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
rron the Potomac.

c.~, ox PoronAc. OPPOSITE BSasPAnDsfovE1
Oct 23. -
TO rse belonging 10 Hnnphrey Mar halls
a;,;.; = vers 80. dssd White On picket dsty yss-
T Ever ,iuee the saptsrs At one of the rsssl pick.
ets the other sish their pisksss sheet - ssss o.
eveey spvestasitv.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

ATTENTION, OFFIcEks.-For a choice
mill arv nifos IN, call at Cones, cCrne.' Brady
and Second streets
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

pos1PO,JEMENT.-Th sa e of General
Baker's po nies. carriage, etc., was postponed
until this after ,coc at two o'clock, when 1t
will positively take place. Nov your time
fellow citizens to secure an elegant rig amfal
cfeao
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

Coz. ID. s. Wilson, Of the Sixth
Cavalry, arrived 10 town ,ast evening, aud is
at thu Burtis House. There are about $50 men
OF the 9Th no v in camp.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

DErAIsED.-Th 3lst Regiment ex-
pec.ed TO leave for st. Louis yesterday. but for
want Of conveyance d id not go. 1t will prob
ably laave to-day, an make room for another
at Camp Heron
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
From Curtis, e.. mrnand.

WAsn,suroS, Oct. -.
The following has been received at headquar-
ters.
HsApouARTERf, Sf. LoUTs,
October %.
To M; Gen. U1iitc.
Col. boyd reports further success, in General
Daviscns division in .hc south cest dis rlct Col.
Leods commanding the 23d lewa With detach
ments from his own and the lst, 24.h and Is b
Missouri regiments with sc:;ion Of stanget's
battery attacked 500 rebels at Pafuanis Ferry,
on the 27th inst, kill several an, taking over
forty prisoners. Cur troops behaved we'll.
>. n. CURTIS,
Mai Gen. Commanding.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

CALL AND SEE those Cavalry Boots
jnet opened at WARMERS. fret door above the
Post Office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
New York Stock Market.

NEW YoKK, Oct. 20.
Stocks, lower and closed heavy.
Money unchanged.
American gold 81 3l1S@ l.3l7<.
G. d H. /. s33<c.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

PKoGREssISG.---The frame work OF
the new Theatre is already up. and will be
covered immedi lately. The contractor Is
crow ding the work ali cad as fast as possible
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

RETuRYED.-W understand that Col.
Ma,hias. OF the glorious 9th, and Capt. CieTe-
land. Of the sth Iowa, who was captured at
Pitsburg Landing. arrived in the city yes.
terday.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
From Boston.

r.,.s, BORON. Oct. %.
Wfids. issued by Judge Clifford Of tho U. 4,
Circuit Court, has not been served. Tho .,ia
was addressed 70 Col. Dimmick, comma ndcr 81 "a
Warren. The deputy u. =. Msrrhai con..nt.X
70 Z serve the writ, but w's refused a psss 70 the
Fort withou. PEI mi t&rom Col Binmick.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
NUMBER "a.
Fsoo the Asny 81 the Potem.c.
hAADorAnr Army or rup Pcr r.c
Octobef 2sth.
In AhA 4 ~ t..

The advance under Gen. Plea. .a,ton. i.e>
yesterday Z. y; encountered the enemy .isH
one man and three hosses ~ the ern".;ar ~ \
shell today His scouts ore pushed out In ia
direction or Aldic and Mitdlebvre. Il, repoets
great connonsding st Uprer,iilc.
a iong train of wagons vas sesa today he.
good sviden % that tho rebels are thers
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

QuRRY.-Wc wonder If the Governor
is going to appoint . day OF Thanks giving
this year. We hope this go old custom. the
very remembrance of Which b,ips. un
pleasant "reminiscences Of family meetings
around the well-leden board. will not be
allowed to become a thing Of the past.
BY all means, let ne have a II ankspiv-
ing Educating JOsrmaL
We second the motion.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

DIs1RIcT CoURT commences its Nov>
ember term on Monday next.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

LARD AND TALLow BCsIxEss.-The
time for slaughtering hogs has arrived. and
also the winter esmpaigo In the lard, tsllow.
soap and candle boeiness The most sDten-
.ive msnufsctory in tbi. city il that OF Coates
Brother, locs cd on the river back at the low
er end Of the city. For the ne7elty Of the
thiog We paid the concern . short visit yesssr-
day afternoon. merely to see how the work va
do,e. and what there was there TO do it With.
This firm has great facilities for rendering lard
Their lard tanks.of which they hsvstwo,have .
capacity Of 10000 gallors each. and into
Which can be put pretty large dove Of hogs
"a hundred or more. The hogs are slaughter>
ed and dressed and, with the exception OF the
hams and shoulders. are consigned TO these
tanks Steam 10 intro iuced. ard 10 due course
OF time the lard is tried cut and is run off into
a large iron cooler of ten barrels capacity
from hich. after little dry s,esniug to take
out what water there may be. it is run into
barrels, and 10 ready for market.
Another huge tank is ussd for rendering tai.
low which s done in the same way. They
have recently set large csljroD that holds
elk barrels. which is also TO be used n trying
,allow ani lard. This kettle turns out about
twenty We barrels Of lard per day.
In the soap business they have two i'm
mepse wooden boilers, which are heated by
dry steam. and Fave IN aggregate capacity Of
about 10000 pounds Of soap. This amount is
turned out about once q week. The soap is Of
a superior quality. and Esds Q ready market
I. .,e,.- facilities for making candles are quite
COZ pplete enablin, them to supply almost any
d em and on short notice, aid Of an excellent
quality. The concern gives employment to
about half . ozen workmen. who as occasion
REQUIRES, rrn it day ard dight. We cannot
s,ate the amouu at of capital employed, bu, it .s
evident that no small amount Of money lie
turned over there d,rng the yenr. The lard
ard ialsw ia mark eted in New York.
There has been move made in the City
Council to have the pro rietors move thr'r
works ia arther out Of the boands OF civilization
on account OF tho unpleasant odor which II
sometimes creates in warm weather We un-
der.,and that they make no serious OF jscdan
only that they want the other conesrns-
slaughter houses, etc. in the came vicinity be
swept away at the came time. What is fair
for one is also fair for another.
The Coates Brother. are highly en:errrisinc
in their operations, and are doing much for the
prosperity Of the city Their storehcuse an9
Office is on Front street. between Perry and
Rock leland. and II is there that they carry on
the business Of packing, which will probably
be pretty extensive during the coming winter.
Their hog. are slaughtered by contract at
Strok. 4 daughter house. below the city. We
wish they may realize the success that their
energy entities them to.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

PhGnlx Insurance Iompany of Hart
iord assets, Let Nay. ie62. sbz7 l6v 90 liz.
"'h'ies s2l 300 RysRY Il. HosruAS. AIT
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

TO-DAY'S AUVTS
Horses Lost.

Horses Lost.
A. BROKE AWAY, ON TUESDAY EVE
%H ming. Oct. q, One Light Sorrel Horse,
SA years oil, and Bay Horse, years
old, oes on fore feet, but none on the bind one.
Both had hsIers 90. Thc last seen Of them ~as
on the corner of Perry and Second streets. Aoy
pers. n returning them to Haight's Livery Stable
will be liberaliy rewarded. ectSO DIT
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
Eo H - a III.
go Pieces

20 Pieces
u II E y 3 TIN TT!
EOR WHICH PROPOSALS WILL BIZ RE
IL ceived
Al the Adiutanl Gcncral'. Office
until November 5th, 1882 70. the whole lot, or BY
the single piece.
The goods can be seen al my Office.
n. B BAKER,
Acting Q1ar.ermaser General Of Iowa.
Adiu.ant Generals Office, Davenport, Oct 2s, '62.
cc,a6- 1C
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
From New York.

NEW 70 <, Oct. 20.
With regard to the recent iumers Of intended
ehanges in high military places, the Washi. gson
H~paJlicnn Of &c -terday says:
ten. iiai.eck vii not O. 10 the Department Of
Of the West, neither will Gen MsOleliau be 10 sde
Comma nd-rin-Chief. Gen. Hooker, ns Re is ty
his bravery and soldierly qualities entitled towil
have an inror ant command.
The 1mes snys in sp aking about the late battle
a. Pensacola, that instead Of the rebels gaining .
victory, our troops defeated in the very hard
fought engagements which took place week
ago to-day, dove them from their chosen posi-
tions and compelled them to r.treat In haste
across the Pocotoiigo rlser, st .xhch they de.
stroyei the bridge in their rear prevent further
pursuit, and although Gel. Nj chsil did not, on
this occasion, succeed in carrying on. tho mag
nifi,ens programme which he had conceived he
made complete reconnuisan;e Of the region be:
tween the Island of Port Royal and Charleston
Railroad, and administered to the rebels =
thorough chas,iscmtnt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
From Washington.

WAsHIS6ToS, Oct. 2S.
A rumor is current in the hotels here 10 night
that ten. Burrsides forces have fallen back
miles the story is entirely false.
The rebel forcc reported by Capt. Heonig was
at Upperyile, and ubt Pie!ceviIe, and consist
ed of Walke,' 5 division. 7roo strong
II is believed that this advance through Ash
by's Gap is TO cover generai Iuoyem.nt Of the
confederate arm I, lrobahly retreat.
The p eiend-d intercepted letter from a phew
Of Wm ii. Seward. sec ctary Of State, published
in the hichm ,nd U.spotcA - q ialseho.d fabfica-
ted By the rebels 1ne secretary of state Las no
such kiusman or friend As the letter states.
A Commiss on i oedered 20 assemble IN this city
to-day, 10 examine and report upon the plan Of the
present forts, and The efficiency Of the present sys
ten. OF de.ene for this city.
Especial to the Times.l
Gen. McCleliln yesterday morning removed
his Head QUARTERS 10 Berlin on the Virginia side
of the fotomsc. berlin is below Pcns Of Rocks
Ii will affoTi the friends Of Col Miles sat,srac-
tion to know that the testimony taken BY the
military Con mission exoncrlies him from the in.
jur'ous inpu'a'ion of having betrayed his com
mand into the hands Of the enemy.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30
DeAtfUclAyC Earr

LAcos, ILL.,, Oct. 70.
=, ne residence OF y. T.. Cook was burned this A.
ii. Loss S20 O-insured for &. ore.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

BosroH, Oct. 20.
With about $l05. .00o in specie.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-10-30

J. A. REID, ~. D..
IHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OrrICE
J. aid resideLce No. ss, corner Main AMI Third
tf,css, Davenport, Iowa. iuiyl dt