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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
From New York.

l AAVuh INcW OTAe
NJ, ,c new YORK, Aug. %.
lowing important paragraphs relative to the scar.
CT ty OF arms for the new quota:
NOT long ago it was discovered that the Secre-
tary OF W"r, with his vigorous way of doing
Things, had stopped enlstments for our volunteer
service-Just at tn time when enistmen,s were
oeglnnlng . to 90 the most needed: If it should
turn out that the blunder in breaking off all the
contracts was Of equal magnitude it will not be
because the Secretory of War is not quietly a.
t. mpting to roctifyit. Arms in abundance might
nave seen ready now of our own manufacture.
AS 1t ls we are dependen, on captured cargoes and
on going into foreign markets.
NEW YosK, Aug "a.
Especial to the Times.I
1t is stated that Col. Rodney Mason either has
been, Or is to be, speedily cashiered for his sur
render OF Ciarksville. Tenn This officer com
manded the I'd Ohio at Bull Run, ard some
charges against him found way into the Ohio pa-
pers Shortly after the Lasde at Pittsbu,g Land
Ing ne Waa again accused Of bad conduct, though
not oy Ten. Sherman recently stated An
elaborate defense Of his conduct was presented
curing the debates in the last sassien OF Con.
gross by the representative for his district.
-Four MILES NORTH OF RAPPAHANNoCH)
STATION, Friday, Aug. 22-6 An.
There IS iull in tho firing at the river
An omcer attached to Ge3. fopes head quar-
ters, has this upmen. arrived here, and says a
general engagement is not really expected to-day.
although our forces are in readiness.
90 LOCK A M-The cannonadiag ID now fire.
queRt, and is interspersed with muske,ry, but 10
further to the right up the r.v,r, where Sivel's
command is at work. The main baggage train
commenced passing this station at O'Clock this
morning, and has taken the road for Warrenton
Junction.
Sigeis baggage train is now passing up the
same road. This is only necessary precaution
against disaster, and must not be taken as an
evidence that our army expects to get whipped
Owing to some disa seatioa among the troops Of
the Empire Brigade at East N: Y. riot occurred
Saturday ?. NJ. their barracks were torn down
and hotel gutted. Several officers were badly
hurt. A Militia company and 100 Marines were
sent to aid the Police. In queling the riot ono
or fhe Militia fred into the crowd, Killing Sar-
badly cut in the head with stones, snd many 20
licemen a!se injured. The troops generally stam-
psdsd to brooklyn and n. York city. In the eve
ming only about 100 out Of 1000 were in camp
Many have been arrested since and returned by
tho Police.
The whole affair is said . have grown out Of the
non r reception of bounties
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
Frem WasAlsstsa.

|-eas ~ AbnIAUIUN, A0&. 70.
r.: ,so:e: ..psssn T;,.p e sor,sspood
the government forbidding transmission Of intel
leencs from thas qu.stef over tho teiegr ph line
has rendered the celiecti On Of reliable .uews din
cult and slmost useless. 4 s5- Il. r..
skrmiehihg has bees going on T. greater Or
les extent during the past three days, during
which ssvefsi attempts vss. made By sths rebels
70 cross the river, but they were eseh time sue
csssfaily rspulssd, and in one instaAcs quite 4
'nln bsf O. prisoaen ere ssptufed.
!The tseepo ne h eood Spiti4s. 1ss-st
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
NO TICE,

A NY PERSONS SUBJECT TO DRAFT. WHO
"A have evaded or kept out Of the way of tho
enrolling off1cer for their wards or townships or
who nay have deceived the officer in the facts
necessary to their proper enrolment, will be re-
ported to the proper military authority. to DO
dealt with according to the orders Of the War
Department.
will return the lists for Few DAYS, to enable
any Of tho above persons report to or to tho
otncer Who had their particular district in charge
Act prompt and at once, or seme persons NAV l.se
their chance OF being drafted and be at once mus
tered into the service sfs'a~t~s
- -. JAMES THORINGrON.
~ Enrolling Officer for Scott County, Iowa.
~. b. Office south east corner Of Brady and
Second streets, up stairs. ~ ''-'T
aga i .IaA5-
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

GETTING PRouD.-Our worthy Sh eriff
came out yesterday in bran new tile-one o
"Farrand's bsst"-lcoking decidedly gorgeous.
NJ uss investing in new clothes nor. With sucb
. brilliant prospect ahead Of being presented
With complete outfit by Uncle Sam.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

Sccr COUNTY (TowA,) FAIR AT DA-
vEtroRr-The Scott County Agricultural So
cety will hold their Ninth Annual Fair at
Davenport on the 22d. 23d. 24th, 25th and
2Cth OF September. $4,000 are offered In
premiums. The fairs Of this Society have
heretofore been very creditahle and snccees
full. and this will doubtless be likewiss.-Chi
co0 Journal
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

A Coon APpoINrMENr.-We under
stand that our fellow citizen. W. X. Spsaring.
Esq. has received the appointment Of Sutler
of the goth Regiment. This is . capital ap-
poiotment. and the Regiment will never re-
grst the selection.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
Movement of Troops.

HARPERs FERRY, Aug. 25.
The 1l1th ny volunteers arrived here last
night to relieve the 22nd regiment Of New York
The latter we're ordered home, their time being
up.
In view Of the reported advance Of the rebels
the 22nd regiment has offered to remain until the
lst Of September, which offer Maj. Gen. Wool
has accented
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
New ! un .siarh3ls

NEW YoRK, August rs
FLOUR - Firm. Sales at S4.SO@5 90 super
State; s5.05 05.25 Extra State ,,$5 i0(1535 Super
Western S5.lvG5 535 Common TO me iium Ex.r "a
Western 50 .40@a.o0 common 70 govd shipping
Brands extra K. II. o.
WHRAr.-Sales at ST. .oS1$115 Chicago Spring {:
e1.l3tG$ 30 Milwaukee Club $l.lSMl 25 Amber
Iowa, $l.S2 Winter Red Western; 81 3s@l ,36
Amber Michigan.
CoRN-5aG59c Mixed Western in store and
delivered.
WHIsxY.-Market dull ;3o@32Hc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

RIVER lTEMs.

AHsrvED, Saturday, August "a.
DHuAnx, Robinson. st. Louis.
KATE CAssEL, Davis, Keokuk.
Ps1srHAs Hill, St. Pani.
"a i j. : sfs4 : : I = Monday. Aug. IS.
JAMES M8ANs, Pierce, Dubuque.
Sunday.
DKHARx, Robinson. st. Paul.
- PEMsfNA, Hill, St. Louie:
Monday.
BILL HENDERSON, Rhodes, Dubuque.
KATE CAssEL, Davis, keokpk.
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.
The U. s. mail packet James Means, Captain
Pierce, will depart for Dubuque and intermediate
landings this morning at o'clock.
The mail and passenger packet Jennie Whip
ple Captain Morrison. will depart for Fort Madi-
son and all intermediate landings at o'clock this
morning.
Tae elegant Northern Line packet Canada,
Captain Pa ker and Clerk Cougar, departs for st.
Paul to-dsy.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

TuE advertisement of Messrs. Van
Hosen and Smith will be found in another col.
umn. Tbess gentlemen have been commis.
stoned to raise Company for the OCcnner
Regiment now forming. No better Company
or Regiment can be found In the State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
State Of lowe.
{ ADJUrANf 0HxERAIss OrpIcrl
y ! v Clinton, August 20, 1867.

Notice.
Recruiting officers. if they expect to have their
eompanias qs squads organizeds as part Of the
new regimsate must report fally ard innislisedy
the number Of men and the organis.t;on ON the
night Of the e2d inst. ,,,..s'f 49,. s-,al
This II aekenly matter Of importssee 70 The
oncsrs and mss bat alec to the counties, IN Axine
On TIE qaseef foe drait from mid essatisa. ss.,d
"a .eh ,zo9a NIB. BAKER, g,
suszo-ou .e.,ss.8s =. Adit 0ea'l of len.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
From Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Aug. "a.
special TO the Commercial rom exingt on KY
says an order was issued on Saturday to imtress
LOO slaves to repair the road between Lexington
and Cumberland Gap, the impre.sment to be made
in Fayetie and Madison CO ,unties, loyal owners to
be raid laborers wages aad rebels referred to the
Department al Washington for settlement. 1t has
not been found necessary to take loyasts negrt es
The rebels are in great distress, many Of the ne
groes being taken while working in the hemp
fields. The loyalisss commend the measure a.
just ard right Other roads in different parts Of
the State will be repaired by impressing negroes
in other counties.
c. NJ. Clay is here, and will be assigned to a
command in a few days by Gen. Wallace, COM
mander of this post.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
From Cairo.
Especial TO CHICAGO Post.1 W.

t0peelel 70 Chic4go Post
The 0faAam from Memphis brings Important
news About o'cl'k Thursday nom. the Acasia
ran on snag 80 miles below Memphis and sunk
in . few minutes She had about $50 passengers
On board Of whom vsrs ladies, ard IS tons of
freight, principally suffers goods. Five minutes
after striking she keeled and completely cap
sisedsh upper deck Aoated OF and many Of the a.
ffghted passengers chung TO it AID were saved, but
fully one half or Is persons, asleep ~ they we're
10 their berths, but barely opened their eyes a.
the rushing waters closed over them forever
The dessils Of the sights and sounds as they como
to rs, are frigntful in the extreme. One white
women and the ch am bcrmaid are saved as was also
the Csptains clerk. Most of the passengers were
soldiers returning to their regiments at Helena.
The despatch boat W. B., went down and pick
ed up number of the survivors and took them TO
Helena. The Conway On her way up rescued a
number. She took person from The floating
wreck 25 miles below the scene of tho disas.er-
Betwe en- Is and 80 % uls are no doubt lost.
Capt. John Belize. aid to Gov. Yates and agent OF
the associated press, was on board anc his fate il
not known. The Acacia was An old White river
boat and not worth m ,re than 81, 900.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, August %.
FLOUR.-$4S5@575.
WHEAT. = Sales at 99Q9yc.
COkN.-30HM35c.
Oars 3lc IN store. ...s F
RYR.--4s in store.
BUrrER-8@l01zc.
Eaos-2@4X-p packers count.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

The Continental, Security, LoriIIard
and Metropolitan Fire Insurance Companies, Of
New York, and the New England and Marine,
Of Hartford, are reliable, prompt paying sock
Companies. Robert Simpson, agent. south
east corner Second and Brady streets.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

s'THE OLD HARTFoRD"-W. F. Ross,
AGENT, METROPOLITAN BunDiNG-The Hartford
Fire Insurance Com: any (chart. red A D
lSlO) has Just made its one hundred and
fourth semi.annual statement, sbo owing aesets
Of 1861 So. IS, with less than $4,000 liabilities
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
Foreign News.

CAPE RACE. Aug. Ia.
The following is recent letter from the Sec'y
Of State to.ths Briti.h Charge de Affairs.
DEPARTMENT OF SrArp,
WAsHlN0TOS, july 20
SIR:-Having informally understoo.,. from von
that tho British subjects had p.ersly declared
their intention to become citiss.s Of the n St.ta.
bad expressed their appr~ aensions that tbsv
might be drafted into tie Military under the /. -
requisition Of the We: Department. / have the
honor to account for their Information that none
but citizens are liable to military duty in I'll,
country, and that this Department has never
regarded an alien who may have merely express
ed bis intention to become a citizen as entitled
to passport. and consequently has ALWAYS with
held from persons Of that character anv snch
certificate Of citiznship
lhave the honor to be your ob't seryant.
w. Ii. SEwARD.
To the Hon. VIM. Stewart &c. DO,
ulysus Westbrook. 3rd regt. Ohio volunteers
Having while in command Of picket allowed
three men to pass beyond the limos when thov
were ambuscaded and one killed, the President
has directed his name struck from the rolls.
The conference between the representatives Of
the cotton growing countries and deputation Of
the cotton supply Association had been held in
London where favorable representations Of tho
sented his credentials to the French Ambassador
from Spain.
Moderate Journals condemn the course of the
Garibaldi.
1t is generally believed that the 10 of August
is fixed for demonstration throughout Italy.
against Francis II.
Bombay da.es of July oath report an intense
excitement in the Cotton market, with an
advance On somo qualities Of 80 per cent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
From Fort Monroe.

FoRTRsss MoNRox, Aug. %.
Tho Richmond Enquirer Of tho 18th wants to
know where their friends, tho reporters, all are
that used to give them reliable information Of the
movements of Gen. McClelan's army. Who are
they all, VIC have heard nothing from them Of
late.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

$2O.4O, less tnan forty cents week,
will secure life policy for $1,000 in the Con.
necticut Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Assets, S4.S5O.0OO Dividends have never
been less than forty per ssGt. per annpm. Il.
B. Hoffman, agent
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

ErNA INSURANCE COMPANY Cargo insrfanc
on Lakes aud Rivers may at oil times be Oh
tained at the agency Of the Aatna Insurance
Company. Tariff Of rates. as established by
'he Board Of Lake Underwriters. may be seen
bv calling on Ii. B. HOFFMAN, Agt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
st. Louis Markets.

Sr. LOUIS, Aug. 22.
FLouR.-Dull at $3.50@5OO.
WHEAT.-Market heavy, 7O@9Oc.
CORN. In fair demand at ESQ.
BARLEY.-52L@55.
OATs-3sMi0c
RYE-Flrm a, 45c,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

THE Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Company is one Of the oldest and beet life
Companies in THE country. The same cash
investment will procure policy for twice
the amount given by many othei companies.
Robert Simpson, agent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
~. FINE SOLID GOLD JEwELRY "a.
At GU n R US,

Rings set with real Ruby, Pearl. Garnet, Eme-
raid and fne enameled, ls carat, of the latest
styles,
At GU n 7 ~,s,
No. 8 4 H r "A d v Sire il.
Real Onyx Stone sleeve buttons and studs, set
with lS carat gold, in any style desired.
Having extra facilities for obtaining pure Bra
s'lian Diamonds direct from tho importer, will
furnish them mounted in any style,t order, at tho
LOWEST LIVING PROFIT.
Watches Jewslry &C., repaired in neat and
W0rkmanlike manner at a Brady 1t.
aug6-dtf so = So JOHN B. CURRY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.
DanielI Mcllroy. an old citizen, and for many
years State Attorney, died st his residence here
this morning, after brlef illness.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
THE CI Y.

MILITARY MEN A1TENTroN.-H You
wish for Uniform and full equipments call
on T. T. Erskine, Nicholls Block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
O'COENER'S REGIMENT !

# filled by Sei tember Is: place is promised. If
you are drafted you will receive no county bounty
and only IS 90 per month. Como Immediately
and enlist vt onr Office.
JNO. w. VAN HOSEN.
SAM. +. SMITH,
ag2o Recruiting Officers.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

THE HOME Insurance Company, OF
New York, has a cash capital Of one million
dollars. and snt plus, rer last staten snt, OF
352l268 O8. making total cash assets Of
sl52l26s Os the liabilities being $55OSO42
w. +. Ross, Agent, Metropolitan Building.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

CONSOLIDATED SrArEMEST OF THE
STATE BANK OF IowA-The fol wing figure
shows the condition Of the State Bank Of Iowa
on the 4th day of the present month:
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

LoMAs' Celebrated Bottled Burton
Ale and Porter Brands. Vaults, corner of Sd
and Brady streets. prime article OF Ale
aud Porter expressly brewed for nursing la.
dies and inyaids.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
NUMBER 2ee.
NEW YORK.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

To LET.

-, y - TO LEI a . IT, IT,, s.s5
0fF1CES. AND VERY LARGE Rooms IN
a.. ~ F9ss Vn1es snd tLsClaissl blosks, The fe.
S.iso Maraes aouse, suitable for storage u srsin
.sef$t DAvssPoRr. a
saEQao ITl-JOdNaL COFFIN. II
8; Size = = SeaSr1 - = OA1x ssss.si.s eds ssss
Oa Pump AAKER-OETlCl, OPP s1r
- Fe:t 01se Day.z zpssA lew. = i > s111 a
mj4.S6U4Y & EAT ~ q
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
GREAT War MsETINa AT LrCLArRI

GREAT War MEETINa AT LHCLA1RE.
The citizens Of LsClsirs hold An snthusiastie
war meeting sAis evening. The speaker an.
noancsd are Gen. Bsksr. Hon. John P. Cook,
and Geo. H. Psrksr. Who will lay before the
people the facts concerning the pressing ne.
cessittss Of the hour. Let the people turs DOT
in al their force and make ready for the war
Recruiting officers, Dr.. J. G. Parker and Isaao
N. TAlmsgs viii be present ct the meeting and
enroll such - are disposed to enter the service.
Another meeting will be held st Princeton
tomorrow night. at which the same speakers
will sddrsss the people. he time for enlist
Ing 10 very short-only one week uore-and
those who prefer not to be drafted should At
once put their names ON the muster roll. and
receive the bounty the county offsra
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
AFTER H1n.-Governor Kirkwood

AFTER H1M.-Governor Kirkwood
arrived IN town Saturday evening. and left
tor home yesterday morning. During his stay
In our city he WAS compelled to hold one cor
tinual Isses to accomaodats his numerous
Friends Who we're not only willing but tsrri.
Gls anxious 10 serve their eountry-for . con.
sidsss,ieu. Az near % ws could ascertain
there were bstwsso eighty and ninty 6,hers
for Offices Of the new regiments now forming.
Nearly al went in for big thing at ar.t. and
cooled 81 - the infsroatien was eo.uunieas.
Cd 70 them that the peaitions we're already
Allsd. 1tis big thing-a very big thing-so
b Governor of . State just at this time
With an immense patronage 70 bsstaw, ,iexsnpt
from draft. and the idol Of st least . portion
ef lie peepla Coz. Kkksssd may. xell b
d. = sfui shass hiJ stsrs sssssds ~ seselily.
Most Any one vSsla b Z oovsrnor uafelr
sash circumstances Nearly % plsasast .
peslei,a - tAat o. editor 81 daih nsvspa.
- T.k -Ig ,33g3sg-~.HaGA.. 1MJsr III
.aE2E ,sEosasTsl ,soiisO ssss
:
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

SHlIEY'S
Gel e ATED CIR AM ALE
ALWAYS RELIABLE.
Cash Price, $500 per Barrel.
Orders through the Post office will meet with
prompt attention. apr5-1y
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
New York Stock Market.

new YORK, August 25.
Stocks better.
Money easy at per cent. on cali.
Sterling exchange, $l.2S.
ca R. l. 6S1Se.
American gold u 16L.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

a. r. 4 d. KELLY, #
DACKE OF BEEF AND PORK, AND
Z shipper q Live Stosk, 81 Brady Q 4 -,
! tsa1e-d1W
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
MOVEMENTS or OUR ARMY ON THE
b RAPRARaNN0rK.
Great vtctssy Gained BY Pepe's army
-2,0OO Prisoners Taken.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE INDI-
AN TROUBLES.
Terrible Steamboat Disaster on
the Lever Mississippi.
SEVENTY FIVE LIVES LOST.

hAter from E11ro-@
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

TEE BEST STOCK AND FINEST CAR
i riages in tho city. Prices low, and oFderf
promptly attended to. Me srs. Benton 4 Brown
the oldest livery men in Davenport, will give thei
undivided
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
Attention 10 the Business,

and Mr.. Spcaring's old customers will certainly
have no cause to complain Of the change in the
ma manaeemeut. aug12-dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26
No. ~ Lake Street, Chicsgo, iii.

Hides wanted at the highest market price.
Several desirable lots Of klps nov arriving.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-26

a21c. =. =. III ND&kS6OTE, j
Capt. d Art,y, Sap. Vol 3. s. Ieva. y
*; -. wMe1f, Let Ii. "a lewa 0ayalzy, -
The New York herald., 1862-09-15

gum ook Bay whore we anchored. We soommsnced whAi.
ing the 18th OF August and followed up until the lSth
OF October wstook two whales the hrst fall and three
the last making sx hundred barrels Of oil and ten thou
Sand pounds OF boao. The whales plenty but shy.
Owing to the 10 making 90 quick We were not able 70
Oil tho ship
We frozs IN os tho 18th OF October. At tho time
we frozo had only Eve casks OF bread and six bar
reh OF salt meats. with little ooGee and half barred OF
beans vo barrels OF -four and half barrel OF molasses
The OF the whales buried by the natives
for winter use, and bought IL Of them wanted H.
paying them tobacco. About tho or January 1867
the natives moved 10 the waus grounds about 30 miles
west and the went with them Some OF the natives
went 90 miles the northward and Of went
with then The captain and myself remained by the
ship Whom the natives wont 0rst thoy did not have
good luck and for about month were all on short al
owances Of meat The northern party had the hardest
time, and for long period they lived nothing but the
paunoh Of the reindeer This paunCh boiled in oil,
quite paatabe dish, aud especially 10 tho Esquimaux
We had only cooked meal day tho rest Of the time
We lived on meat The hrst winter troubled
with the scurvy; but the second winter whom We lived
on raw meat, Of us had the scurvytor symptoms
oft.
Our time spent in hunting and Ashins for seal.
The natives treated with every kindness and for
hospitality they not 70 be sxceled. have known
them 70 take the food from their children and give
We lived with them until the 1st OF May, when put
up tents for our own Then we brought
own boats and went 70 work hunt account.
During this time made clothing out OF dserskins
and scaskns. This made US worry comfortable
From the 1st OF May 10 the sth Of August we were
st in the Toe. On the latter day broke and the
crow came on board. The NEXT day ws got under way
but storms prevented from getting out until tho 12h
Of August when, with fair wind, cast adsi fron
the Ice and started for hos arriving at ST. Johns, New
foundland, August IL. We had no communication with
the civilized world from October l. 1890, until August
81, l8e2-one year and ten months
THAMES FOR FAvORs.
Your correspondent 10 under many obligations 10 Cap.
tain Harris and Messrs Dayton and Beebo pilots Of this
port for facilities furnished while cruising for the bark
George Henry.