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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
From Cairo.

CArao, Nov. 10.
The wagon road from Memphis to Corinth
is Low open and vii be kept o, en- by cavalry
20 ton In large quantities 10 coming in.
The Platte Valley. just In from Memphis,
brought nine huuired balss-largest trip ever
brought to this place.
The Bulletin says the rebels have fallen
back from Holly Springs to Abbo,tville, 22
miles east to get the advantage Of the Tala-
hatche and the rugged country in that vicin.
i:y, The rebels evidently feel their inability
to grapple with Grant.
The Felerals who passad beyond Hernando
have returned to Mamph's.
Communication is now open aud unint errup.
ted between Grant and Sherman
Gen Morgan, end stsG, arrived at jackson,
Miss, en- route fer Texas.
Gen. Bragg has been ordered back to HE
command in Tennessee
Steamer Constantine, with fourteer hundred
troops on board, has been aground several
days q. ar leland No 25. The troops have been
landed on the Tennessee shore.
special from Wsrrerton says Burnside
hae submitted hi. plans Of the campaign TO The
author ties 1T Washington; as coon as . re-
sponse is received from them, the army will
move
A Washing gton dispatch says it is understood
,h0t tue 4uestion uooul tbo obstruction OF the
Blanche iD Cuban waters. has been referred to
Madrid and that Admiral Farrseu :aas been
directed to investigate CON. Hunt.r's action
II is said that the Spanish Minister regarded
Hunters conrse as f,gtant breach Of in.
terna,ional law, that he was somewhat indig-
naht With Secretary Sewsr / for post poning
satisfactory settlement. instead OF ordering the
Commodore home, and unless the facts prove
essentially different from the Spanish version
Of making reparstion at once.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
VERY LATEST.
MIDNIGHT REPORT.
From New York.

NEw YoRk, Nov II.
The Tribune has the folio wing sditoriaiiy
We are creditsby informed that elades,ire
negotiations + ave been opened between ce--
tain democratic leaders in this city, and the
head traitors At Richmond. looking to q recon
sruction on the follow bAeis The . States
now In rebellion are to elect members Of the
present Congress, who are to ppeeent them
selves at W asbington to claim eeste in said
Congress on or before the fret day Of January
next.
I'd. The House being 30 full. will at once
have cor joint conservative aud rebel msiori-
~. who will proceed to notify the President
that the rebel ion is substantially enc ed
and that the rebel,ious States are all
duly represented in the House; that
ccnseqnently his proclamation Of freedom 10
null and void. and they are fully under the
protection Of the Constitution.
3rd. G nlress thus recsnstructed is to pro.
ceed forthwith to repeal all acts bearing hard
upon the trai ore OF the last two years, aud
to pass such Others as may be necessary to
secure perfect immunity and impunity to then
4th a convention OF the States 10 to be call
ed whenever thu united conservative Demo.
cratic and rebel strength Is enough 10 be
pledged beforehand to make whatever changes
in the constitution the siaveholders interests
may deem essential TO their own future secu-
rity and permanent we'll being.
These are in substance the conditions for
warded from this city to Richmond. by the
fret convoy. But Ne do not learn that they
were accepted. On the contrary we under
stand they were not. the rebel ohieis still in.
sisting on dsunion as the basis Of peace, thu.
absolutely closing the door against further ne.
gotiations. and. according to our informsnt.
q second embassy from oar conservatives is
nov in Richmond or is we'll on il. way th,h.
er, and we may expect to hear further in few
days.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

The United States Court, at Des.
moines, having finished it. business, ad-
journed sine die yesterday.
A Washington special says military
men firmly believe that Burnside will
be soon attacked by the rebels in force.
Coop SLEIGnING.-The Montreal pa
pcrs say that the sleighing in that vicn-
ity is excellent. There was q severe
snow storm the whole of Sunday last.
Gen. Grants army has left Holly
Springs and moved in pursuit Of Price
and Van Dorm, who are evidently re-
treating to join johnson.
MAKING A STRONG CAsE.-John Van
Buren, says he is as profoundly ignorant
Of military matters as any Brigadier
General that has been recently appoint
ed.
ID. A. Mahony arrived home Saturday
evening. lie was met at the lcvee by a
large coEcouIse of friends, who escorted
him TO his residence. Quite a number
OF buildings were illuminated in honor
OF his return.
The Democratic meeting at Cam
bridge, Ind, was the largest ever held
in that State for many years. The
speeches and resolutions were full Of
patriotism, and the masses were unani-
mously enthusiastic.
The official canvass of the vote of this
State is not yet concluded. The con-
sti,utionality Of the soldiers vote will
be contested, for which contest, in the
case of Judge Wilson, of Dubuque, and
others, steps have already been taken.
A general order has been Issued by
Gen. Burnside, organizing the army m
to three grand divisions, commanded re-
spectively by Gems. Sumner, Franklin
and Hooker. A reserve corps will be
formed, commanded by Sigel.
CAPT. SEMMEs.-The pirate Captain
Semmes was placed upon the retired
list by the u. S. Naval Board, because
be was "fast man." and therefore an
inefficient officer. As the old iogies oh
jected to his 2:4O gait then, What pity
it is, says Tanity Nar, some Of them
can't overtake him in his 2:90.
DEpREcATING THE ALMiGHTY's juno.
NENT.-A prayer meeting "to dcprecate
the judgment of the Almighty " in or
derlng the result of,he New York cleo
ton was held in Rev. DIR. Cheever's
church few nights since, but only a
few weak minded women aud the par
son were present.
David Steward, recently released
from the Old Capitol Prison, was re-
ceivcd at Burlington by all immense
concoursc Of his Union fellow citizens,
with torches, banners and music. On
the arrival the procession at the Argus
buildings, Mr.. Steward made an eio-
qucnt speech, in reply to welcome
from Gen. Dodge, after which he was
setcnaded at the Generals residence,
whose guest he is.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
states.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ApJ'T GENERALS OPFicEL
Washington, Oct. %, 1862.


WAR DEPARTMENT, ApJ'r GRxKRAL's OpricE,l
Washington, Oct. 23, 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1866.
appearing that large quantities Of Govern
ment property have been unia~fully disposed of
by nor commissioned officers and soldiers, in viola
,ion o! law AMI Of the army rules and regulations,
il is therefore ordered: That sll United States
officers commanding posts, shall seize all military
clothing, blankets, shoes, arms and equipments
snd other such supplies, which have bccn issued
by the Government to soldiers, and lost or dis
posed Of by them. And it shall be incumbent
on any person, not soldier, who may have any
such property in his possession, TO prove that hs
has lawfully acquired possession thereof.
Such property, when seized, will be turned over
to United States Qaarterma stcr, and his receipt
in duplicate taken therefore, Of zach receipts
to be transmitted to tho Quarter Master General.
The seizure will also be reported ts the Adjutsnt
General.
All Provost Ma.shals appointed by the Depart
ment will assist in recovering TO the United
States this description Of public property.
Commanding officers Of companies are reminded
that it is their duty not only to cause soldiers
who are guilty Of violating the Law, forbidding
the sale, destruction, negligent loss Of clothing,
arms, and public property, to be charged on the
Muster Roll with oil tho articles improperly lost
Or disposed Of but also to enforce such other pun
ishment ~ the nature of their offence may de-
mand.
By Order Of. rotary Of War,
l.. THOMAS,
nov. 1Q-3t. Adjutant General.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

BOARD OF sUPERvlsORS.
Davenport, Nov. 18th, 1862.
SECOND DAY-FoREScoS exSeioN.


SECOND pAY-YoRKscos eEseIoS.
The board met at ii o'clock. The following
members were preseni i:-Chairnsn Els ;
Supervisors Fluke. Mas,hes. Carpenter. Pinneo,
Shaw, Lyon, Ross. Esrhart. Snyder, Frost and
Coleman. Absent:-Supervisors Quinn and
Murray.
Minutes Of first dsy.of meeting, held Oct.
10th, read and approved.
On motion OF Mr.. Fluke, the board adjourned
till l.2 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met. All members present, except
Messrs. Ellis and Murray.
Mr.. Ross was appointed Chairman pro ten.
The following petitions wers read and re-
ferred to committee on bridges and highways
From Robert Pule, and others, for vacation VI
streets and alleys in Big Rock from T. NJ
Harley, and others, for appropriation for
bridges in CleoDa; and from Trustees OF Blue
Grass township, for appropriation for bridges
in Blue Grass.
Petition Of I. D. E,gal and Jas. Grant. for
TemlssloB Oi taXes, were IeIeIItu W Tue Som>
mittee OF Equalization.
Claims Of Thos. Clark and Wm O. Hall, for
bridge work, were referred to committee on
claims.
A number Of claims accumulated eince the
September session, were referred to the finance
committee.
Report Of committee on soldiers claims wae
read and referred to committee on claims, who
proceeded to examine said report.
The report Of the Clerk on the amount OF
fees received in his Office since September Let,
was referred to committee on claims
The bills of expenses fora number Of in
quests, were referred to committee on pit bile
officers.
Mr. Coleman, from the special committee
on procuring supplies for the jail, reported
that he had attended to the duty.
The committee on claims having examined
the report Of the .oid.rs' bounty committee,
reported the came correct, and moved the dis.
charge Of eaid committee and the payment Of
1920 due Geo. s G. DIV, out Of the soldiers
fund, which was carried.
On motion .he Board adjourned till to NOR.
row morning at o'clock.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
NOuthern News.
SPRiNGFIELD, Nc Nov. IL.
Cores ondence Missouri Democrat

SrRisGFIELD, Nc Nov. IL.
Cores condencs Missouri Democrat
Matters with the army Of the frontier are
aifu quo Preparations are b-ing made how
ever, which in 1icate denomination in some
quarter before long.
Grants whole army has been somewhat re-
organized, and several volunteer regiments OF
the new levy are add ID to the army in ex-
change for Missouri State military regiments
which are to occupy towns in th. State. This
change is gratifying to ali parti,s.
The rebels in Arkansas are reported TO be
20 900 under liindman. and rs OJD under
Holmes. the former near Oziuk. the latter
near Little Rock. There are, however, not to
exceed 100 men in Little Rock.
Gen Blunt has thr.e or four regiments Of
loyal Iudians q his division. who have been
driven from their homes. They make good
soldiers are willing, obedient, long enduring
and patient They go at all times aud to ail
places. unquestioning, and with the utmost
alscrity-have confidence in their lie aders and
triumph 10 th-ir cause are brave. generally
g cd workmen, and particularly adapted to
skirmishiDg and woods Fl fighting.
Gen. Blunt reports the desertion Of many
die o, al Indians, and says that many are c. m
ing over to Join his forces.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
Foreign News.

ST JoHEs, Nov. 16.
The London Times has commenced the publica-
tion of a special correspondence irom Richmond
dated October Stb. The writer is strongly inn
bued with secessionsm. AMI says the South suffers
terrible desolaton, but their spirit of resistance 10
as high as ever
The London Daily M,cs furnishes evidence
from Southern newspapers showing that their
military resources are about ex lausted, and inter-
nal dissentions prevail.
1t is reported that Garabaldi has been sounded
as to his acceptance Of the throne Of Greece.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
II. LEONARD,
Marshal Of the City Of Davenport.
nov7dtd
State Of Iowa.
ApJUrANT GESRpAL's OFFICE
Davenport, Nov. 8, 1869.

ApJUrANr GESRpAL's OFFICgt
Davenport, Nov. 8, 1862 !
CIRCULAR.
In reply to communications &C from various sources
the following extracts from Chapter XLvI Of the
Laws Of Congress, passed At tho second session Of
the III Congress. 1861 62, are referred TO. They
will be found below. Eey may be Of interest to
claimants and claim agent.
SEC. 0. And be it further enacted, That tho
fees Of agents and attorneys for making out and
causing to be executed, the papers necessary u
establish claim for pension, bounty, and other
allowance, before the Pension Office, under this
ac:, shall not exceed tho following rates For
making out and causing to be duly executed BY
the applicant, with the necessary affidavit, and
forwarding the same to the Pension Office with
the requisite correspondence, five dollars In casss
wherein additional testimony Is required by the
Commissioner of Pensions, for each affidavit 10
required and executed, and warded. (except the
affidsvits OF surgeons. for which such agents and
attorneys shall not be entitled to any: fecs) one
dollar and fifty cents.
SEC. Z. And be it further enacted, That asy
agent or attorney. who shall directly or indirectly
demand Of receive any grostcr compensation for
ie1Hissk under this act. than il prescribed In
the preceding section Of this act, or who shall
contract or agree to prosecute any claim for .
pension, bounty. or other allowance, under this
act, on condition that he shall receive . por
centum upon, or any portion Of the amount Of the
claim, or who shall wrongfully withhold from .
pensioner or other claimant the whole or any part
OF the pension or claim allowed and due 10 such
pensioner or claimant, shall be deemed guilty Of
high mlsdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof
shall, for every such oense, be ned not exceeding
three hundred lollars, or Imprisoned at hard labor
not exceeding two years, or both according TO the
circnmsts noes and aggressions Of the offence.
Papers at county seats will insert this circular
once.
N.B. BAKER.
novlod3. Adj, GenI OF lows.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
THE MARKETS.
FIN AN CIAL.

Money is coming very abundant, and but for
the unwse laws Ct Republican legislators, it wo' d
bs plentiful at low rate Of interest. l, is now
loaned, when at all, at ten per cent. but capital
lists are unwilling to put themselves entirely
within the power of the Borrower. Consequently
parties who have heretofore loaned large amounts
in this section of the State are renting East rs
fast as notes mature and are paid.
There was quite furry last week in conse-
quence of the receipt of funds by Captain Hender-
shott to pay OF Government clams--Bankers,
contractors, and gentlenfn Of the "curbstone," :"
were highly elated at th@ news, and thronged the
Captains Office" Forssit;ne vouchers we're ea-
gerly sought for--thc price advancing to 95@ e3c.
AS soon, however, as il was ascertained that only
. small portion Of the claims were provided for by
this remittance, the anxiety to purchase "subsid-
ed" and the question Did 700 get the money on
your vouchers? 2" became quite a bye-word about
town. The price at present depends very much
upon the character of the claim, and ranges from
93 tG 90 cents.
State Warrants and Paymasters Scrip are sell
ing at 909g2,, ard arc in demanl.
Soldiers Bounty Warrants are firm at 80 cents,
with interest added.
Regular County Orders, which ore held little
higher, are bought at sS cents.
City Orders are firm at e5 cents.
Messrs. Corbin 4 Dow inform that they are
paying the above prices for all that .ffcr. The
same gentlemen have received a supply Of Bank
Cneck Stamps, and have made arrangements for
the variety OF stamps required ly the Internal
Revenue Law.
Owing to the q fluctuations Of tho New York and
Chicago markets, Gold has varied from 2SM30 u
cent. premium, closing firm on Saturday at the
latter figure. Silver, Demand Notes and Canada
funds at about 2ic.
Postal currency VIC are glad to see becoming
more abundant, and there is litu, necessity for
a continuation Of the shioplaster circulation.
We are happy to announce an improved feeling
among holders Of real estate Sales are taking
place at fair prices, and the tendency is evidently
upward. We look for largely increased transac
tons the coming ring.
Upon the whole we nay say that the aspect of
business is ENCOURAGING.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

Nor AGREEABLE.-Der Democrat
editor wishes to make the acquaiLtan, % Of the
leading Germans WHO condemned the demon.
s.ration Of Men day week. We have consult-
ed one or two of the gentlemen, and they per-
emptoriy decline an introduction. We will
spare the editors feelings and not give their
reasons. They were conclusive, very.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
Camp Sorgs---New edition, ENLARGED.

scamp Songs'' is a collection Of National,
Patriotic, Social aud Sentimental Songs, to many
Of VT ich the music is attached, designed to re-
Tighten the hours Of the long and weary march.
To do this nothing has been found equal to music,
and no collection can excel Camp Songs in the
number and variety Of its pieces, comprising as
they do, something for cvery occasion. The ''old
heroes" should each have copy, and the 800
NOkGs Is ONLY TsN CENrs, on receipt Of which a
copy will bs mailed to any address. DiTSON b
CO Publishers, Boston. novS
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

NEW YoRK, Nov. II.
FLoUR--Market dull and heavy, and 5l1l0c
lower. sales $500 bbls. $5.5595.7 y super state;
So S5@615 extra do $5 55@5.70 super Western !;
IS 9596 20 for common to medium extra West
ern IS 6o@6.s5 common to good shipping brands
extra K. II. U.
WHRAT-Msrket heavy and l@2c lower. Chi
cago spring Sll6(G1 ~ Isl Sig .33 amber Iowa !;
$13sWl.H winter rel Western.
CoRN-Market 1c lower. Sales 10000 bu.
71@72c mixed Western in shipping order.
PoRK-A moderate business doing. Sales 800
bbls. $12s7H for Mess; $ll.5O for Prime; $500
@16.50 Western and city old and new prime.
WHrsKY Unchanged. Sales 1870 bbls. At
S6l@37c for State and Western.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

New G.OCERY FIRM.-The advertise
ment of M.ssrs. Parks & Hoemer appears In
our paper this morning. These gentlemen n
have very large capital. will buy their goods
close for cash, and sell them at such prices a.
will defy competition. Be sure and give the m
a call Our tea drinking friends will see th.y
propose making this speciality.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

SECURITY AND EcoHoMY.-Every pru-
dent businee. man insures his property, and
family. Rober Simpson represents Fire and
Life Insurance Capital in the bes! New Yo,k
companies 70 the amount Of over Sc ,0OO, COO.
Insure to-day-d. lays are dangerous
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
From Washington

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16
special says that military men firmly believe
that Burnside will soon be attacked by the rebels
in force.
A Newbern letter Of the 18th states that the
rebels drove in our pickets the previous night.
The iron clad railroad car, with two guns fred
grape and canister upon the rcbeis. repulsn,
them large force has been sent after the reb.
els. Gen. Fosters force was coming up the river
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
DISTRICT COT r.,
HON. JOHN F. DILLON. Judge
NOVEMBER TERM

HON. JOHN F. DILLON, Judge.
IRA N. CLIFFORD, Clerk.
Monday, Nov. II, 1862.
Court opened at 9 o'clock A. n.
The morning hour was occupied in hearing
motions, etc.
The jury In the case OF j. F. FarrAnd We.
Morrison d Co., brought in verdict for the
plaintiff emitting him TO the property re-
p.evied except 100 barrels Of flour. Defend.
ants moved for a new trial.
Jane Johnston vs. Wm. Speer trial by
jury. D. L. Shorey for plaintiff; J T. Lane
for defendant. The afternoon was occupied
with the examination Of witnesses In this
case
626S C. H. Mccormick vs. Nathan J. Wood.
in, ct al. dtfendents, defaulted. Judgment
against both defendants. but no execution to
issue ve Woodin till Sci. Fa.
1885. Francis B. Hayes Vs. John P. Cook
ct al. Trial by court. Decree ae prayed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
From New Orleans.

NEW YoRK, Nov. Is.
Advices from New Orleans reTorts that the ex-
pidition under We.tzel met the enemy ut Lub-
odierville, and defeated them after a bri.k fight.
Upwards Of Of the enemy were killed, wound
ed and prisoners, and one piece Of artillery cap
tured
The rebels were pursued towards Berwick Bay,
where Governor Moore is supposed to be. Our
loss is Is killed ard "A wounded.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

RATHER SEvERE.-Yestcrday, Gen.
Baker instructed the Adjutant of the Patrol
Guard to arrest ALL indisiduals wearing uci.
forms found in the streets. saloons, houses Of
i'll fame, etc, after nine o'clock, P. NJ without
proper passes. This order includes officers and
soldiers belonging to the several camps in this
city. paroled prisoners and soldiers and officers
on furlough. Every man wearing Uncle
Sam's livery must arm themselves with q pace
or they will be jsrked up without ceremony.
marched to Camp Mcclellan. and confined in
the Guard House. This order is rather severe
upon some Of the gentlemen who have been
accustomed to roam our streets at will, insult.
ing defenceless females and peaceatls citizens.
oil done with impunity, because. forsooth. they
we're soldiers, drawing their pay and ratons
from the pockets Of the very individuals they
set upon The order Is the best one yet issued.
We hope 1t will be rigidly carried out.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

ONE OF Nm MAHoSY's AccusEas.-The Da.
venport Gazette was one Of the papers most
loudly denuncistory of Mr.. Mahony At the
time Of his arrest. Its editor stai ed Of his
own knowledge that he was guilty-that the
proofs had been submitted to his inspection
and were such as NUT insure his conviction
What hae the GrseHe to say nov to Mr.. Ma.
hony's honorable discharge" It either lied
maliciously when it stated what it did at the
time Of the arrest, or 1t can nov furnish these
proofs epoken Of. There 10 now no reason for
concealment. The party is released, aud let
the Gazette either bring forward the proof IL
spoke of or stand convicted of Q most attro-
cious Reokuk Consultation.
We have hsnksring to see that proof OF
Mr.. Mahony's disloyalty. Why not make Il
public and Why was not the proof furni.hed
to the Government The diseraceful mortifi.
cation Of being compelled to honorably release
the gentleman would have been sscaped. and
dangerous man secured. We will wager .
new hat that the Gasette man never 80 any
such testimony, and that hs made sp The
story ont Of whole cloth.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18

MUSTERED IN.-Capt. Hendershett
returned fast evening from Iowa City, where
he had been TO muster in the 40th Regiment,
and pay the 3 oldiers their bounty and premi-
um. The 4oth is now ready to march to the
ssat OF war
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-18
Lost.

0N SATURDAY, AN OLD FASHIONED
~ morocco portmonaie, containing about forty
dollars. 1t WAS lost somewhere on Second street,
between Krause's store and lows street. Tho
Aoder will resolve liberal reward il the same 10
nett q the U4noCRAr AND NEws o6Ree.
Dovl0