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The British consul Mure, writing from New Orleans
% ms government, reports that the blockade of the
Mississippi wa strictly maintained
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Major-general Commanding

NEWSPAPERS AND THE AUTHoRITIEs@-The liberty
OF printing and press free to communicate public in
telgence to the people, has been considered one
OF the greatest goFies and treasures of the Anglo
on race None but despot fool will DENY that these
are among the first and dearest political goods of re-
public Their continued possession is one of the things
tof which We are now contending with the absolute
government OF the United States.
Yet are upon the eve Of being reduced in This ra
gard to the condition of Russia or Austria All rrn
tiers being taken into the old field bv the r5e of Leehr
there can OF course he no more newspapers in yir
gina, and the people will he left one daT in totiepo
rance OF eTeEs of the acts of the government Of no
htleal Or military Information learn it only through
the distorted relation Of some pensioned aInky aGd
iayofe, whose statements printed byhands speci-
ally exempted In Arkansas and North carolina the
military bills of their legislature exempted sufficient
number OF printers for each daily newspaper in those
States to continue their publication If ray of com
mon sense, a flash of manEness could penetrate the
Virginia assembly, similar provision would be Inn,
here. Ii 1t contains any BOBBY so compound Of irpn.
rance, stiffness and atectaton as to pretend that this ar
any country is better off without than with a rrcss
capable Of communicating public facts aid EXPRESSING
Pubhc opinion on the concerns of the community he
Is IN far way totry hs experiments on the people Of
this State. They have been tried elsewhere with we'll
known results; all the theory and practice of TYRANNY
Is IN the suppression OF the freedom of the press and
OF at the means that could be invented to degrade
and disgust and return this country to tic tyranny Of
Lincoln it Is the surest and speediest.
The legislature Of Virginia promptly passed law
eXemptng the printers and journalists from military
daly- Richmond Examiner.
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blsoP ?, hcGHES.-Ne get the following paragraph
lLoil she faris correspondent OF the London Star:
~ ail the projects sadto be agitatug the imperial
brain, that Of nominating archbishop Hughes to Be the
successor OF ms spiritual father Is the newest and to
soahe the most astonishing; while to othrs it is only
IuFtef proof Of the resources and penetration of the
- A5Poieoh. Inc project has not bedn widely cir
culateo as one luiy decided by the emperor, But it
y sucehtly talked OF IN some circles TO be worldly
u hehton, however, under all the reserves which nns
oe MAGE IN respect to the on dts of PaEs The lfE
terent interviews which the Irish-Amefican prelae as
had with his imperial majesty, would. in themselves
have been sufficient to give rise to an axtraordinrY
amount Of gossip but when it was GENERALLY under
stood that he asked several times tounch at the
lnileries, and positively blessed the prince imperial
"u" seSa,lohst coaId reslst the temptation Of speau-
c'!S On Vhe chances ct the archbishop gt New York
ilhulns laSeH some me morning the successor of
GaEolaiS hat; ana little later the occupant of st.
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Atlanta, Georgia, j now oie Of the great hospital
stations Of the souther and western armies. There
ata now about $500 sic3 there
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Nine out Of ten of the employee at THE Richmond
Fa gas works utterly refused to take the oath of ale
glance to the Confederate States few days since
They we're Haturaiised citizens of the United States
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McCLELLANs PRoCLAM AT1oN--NEw ToEK March 15--
The following is major Gen. McCleans address to his
soldiers:
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Late accounts from Yorktown Virginia, says tbe
federal troops are advancing n large Numbers. III
recent ssrmish, Lieut. AaE 81 the Confederate army,
was killed we may expect soon y hear that Rich
mond has become The thcatreof war.
All the ield pieces lately carried from Manassas to
fredericksburg, have again been removed, 1t il said
that most il not ALL tP Confederate batteries Oh tie
Potomac, have been abandoned
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The Charleston Courier Las information from Mas
ZAP e the I6h ut The Ship Great Republic, report
Cd to lave 5000 troops o. board passed Nassau for
Ship island. The steamer Karnaok reported the Con
federate steamer Nagnalio, with 100 bales Of cot
ton, captured Of he mouth IF the Mississippi river
The engineer tried To blow heruR, tut failed
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II i stated that Colonel Lomax formerly Of Ea) Of
the 9ra Alabama regiment, has volunteered for the
war as private, to take effect when the Y months
term off, bis regiment expires. VIII not our majors,
captains and subaigerns follow till patriotic example,
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paration for defence The distance between '"s its
towns is little over fifty miles They cannot on5s
railroad it is to be supposed that all tue
at the Newborn depot were run up to odsolfb sgeen
the town was entered 1t will therefore laA7 :, rssh
two and three days for the federal inlanu! ,r and
Goldsboro' Their cavalry could reach 1t III ~
a half enioto
Morehead city and Beaufort will q c2uisS'
Burnsides hands, and fort Macon will thus oec'l'
less protection 10 them. small
The loss Of the town itself IS comparative ~rs1a
natter but when we consider it in its mPogan. ssss
bearing, we confess that we experience most u't'
emotions and apprehensious prn.
FEDERAL TROOPS LEAVING THE PoToNAg II .gl.mpbis
FORCE BUELL-The war correspondent OF t. ss FOL-
Appeal write from Richmond on the 21th ul'1
lows: ,,5oa
The yankee army which came down upon al,inr Tho
and Frederick occupying Winchester, ana io wrote
arrests of prominent secession citizens oil cent Of
YOU few days ago, has been Withdrawn an III Gen
post haste to reinforce Buell. in the west isfhes-
'Stonewa Jackson is on his return 70 ,be to
ter, for what military purpose l have not o'''
learn aiian Of
The federal congress has voted eighteen a s,S n
dollars for constructing iron gunboats y
another Monitor with SIX guns IS nearly reaut tb
The Raleigh Register of the 22d ult %aneder
Gen Gatlin, who was in command OF all the sinta
ate forces in North Carolina, has been remove
the NeWbem affair
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-10
TRUSTEES SALE.

TRUSTEES SALE.
WHEREAS, ON THE 18th DAY OF
wv August, A. ID. 1860, Peter Thede executed
unto Austin Corbin, as Trustee, . certain Deed Of
Trust conveying to said Trustee the land in Scott
county, Iowa, described Is follows, to-wit: The
South East quarter Of tho South East quarter Of
Section No. twenty three, (23) and the West half
Of the Southwest quarter Of Section No. twenty
four, t24) all in Township No. eight, (So) North
OF karge NJ one, l) East Of the 9th +. N.
Which said conveyance was made by the said
Peter The!e, for the purpose Of securing the pay
ment Of eight certain promissory notes and the
interest thereon, after due, signed by said Peter
Thede, and all dated the 18th day Of August,
A. d. 1880. One Of which, for seventy-two dol.
lrrs, was due January 1st, 1862, TO the order Of
Nicholas Fejervary, At the banking Hsuse VI
Mack:otA Corbin. All Of said notes were given
for the purchase monsy of said tracts OF land, and
all are FULLY described in raid Deed Of Trust,
which is recorded in Scott county. Iowa, records,
Book IS" OF Mortgages, page 53l, to which refer
ence is hereby made.
And now said note for seventy-two do!ays
having become due and payable, and the said
Peter Theds having failed to pay tho same,
!, Austin Corbin, Trustee, - aforesaid, DO
hereby give this public notice, that ~ virtue
Of the power which is in me vested, BY ssid
Deed Of Trust, l will on saturday tho Let day
Of February. A. D., 1852 at the hour Il nine o'clock
in the forenoon Of said day, ~ the Court House
door, in the city Of Davenport, expose and offer
for vale, 1t public auction, for cash. IKE parcels
OF land above describe. or 80 much thereof ~
shall be necessary satisfy and pay the amount of
sale, together with all the costs and expenses
attending said sale, costs Of this notice and
Trustees fees.
Dated the 9Th day Of January. A. D., 1852
AUSTIN CORBIN,
jan0-dts Trustee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-10

A REPORTER in the coast expedition
recently went out on Tybee Island, to
survey a fart that had been evacuated
by the rebels. He had not proceeded
tar when shell was fired at him from
Fort Pulaski, and had it not been for a
corporal who knew the ropes, without
doubt lie would never have been able to
make his mark again (; the corporal ran
out, knocked him down, and fell him.
self, and the aforesaid she'll burst with
in rcd, but without injury to any one
That Is about the first instance we have
known where it would be esteemed a
favor to be knocked down.
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NIP THE EVIL IN THE BUD.
ALL PRIVATE DISEASES
e. WfG IL
" 4 h out M orourv:
DIR. W"HITTyER

Is REGULARLY EDUCATED AND LEGITI-
L ma'eiy qualified, and has txpener ctd in al
form Of diseases knowledge qu te indispensi le
IN the proper treatment Of the vtnereal al eases
in all its varied and complicated forms, and has
for years made the treatment Of Irivate diseases
his business and study. Experience, the best
CT teachers. has enabled him to perfect remedies
a. once efficient, safe, permanent and in most
cases can be used without hind ,ancc to business
Particular attention given to old standing cases,
such as were formerly considered incurab.e-
Syphilis in all forms, Gonorrh eet, Structures,
Orchites, Diabetes. Bladder aud Urinary Diseases.
Also the effects Of solitary habits, both runous 10
body and mind, and which produce some Of the
following effects: Blotches, bodily weakuess,
constipation, aversion for and uneasines in female
society, unmanliness, dread Of future events, fin
ally a complete prostration Of the vital power, loss
Of memory, ringing in the ears-can be fully re-
stored 10 health.
All letters, with stamp answered.
DIR. w. manufactures all his medicine from the
purest drugs; tree from all smell or taste. Please
call friendly talk and his opinion will cost you
nothing. His treatment is the result Of ling ex-
perience and is conn anding the confidence Of tho
entire West. 30 charge will be maze unless cure
is permanently effected. DR.. W. treats self abuse
with the most happy result.
Post Office box, 1924 Office and Consultation
Rooms, l6i South Clark street, Chicago, III.
jams -dkwly
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lalter caac, as is well known, territorial
jnssdiction aud Supremacy extend 10 The
dslsnce OF marine league beyond the
shore. Within that space wcwould rot
permit armed ships 10 cruise. Their
right 10 hover upon our coast wonld not
be admitted. For Ike reasons We may
properly Oh Jet to the exercise on land OF
an act which is equally hazardous to
tranquility and peace, and equally often
sive 10 our dignity.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-10

A LADY in Pennington, N. H., recent
Iy called upon prominent citizen, and
asked him to take charge Of $3.50, and
loan it for her to the State. He after
wards learned that she was obliged to
labor diligently for her own mainten-
auce, and that the money was her own
property, but she desired to make it aid
in crushing rebellion.
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English publications for She ling Amer
lean Towns.

lean Towns.
The Philadelphia Inquirer states that
within few weeks past corps of en-.
g'neers arrived at Windsor, in Canada
West, opposite Detroit, and proceeded
to lay out Notifications, bringing that
city within range. The works have
been commenced, and, If continued, will
be ready for mounting the guns in ashort
time. The fort is situated en- an emf
nence, and completely commands the
whole river front and the principal bust
ness portion of Detroit.
This is circumstance Of some s;,n;6.
canoe. 1t seems to be more than gen
erai defensive structure which is pro.
posed to be erected. 1t is a for,iica,ion
built for the express purpose, if need
be, OF bombarding and DESTROYING tho
city OF Detroit. Is there to be line of
forts constructed along the Canadian
''on''e' as airect menace Of every city
and village OF United States within reach
o. cannon shot? We trust these p1o.
ceedings will be closely watched, and it
may, perhaps, become necessary to call
for some explanations. Such hostile
measures as constitute breach of the
inv'olabllily Of our territory should no,
DO allowed to pass unquestioncd. One
nation has no right to threaten anothe.
by establishing a Gordon of forts and
camps along the line Gifts frontier. The
principle applicable on land is the same
as that which prevails at sea. In the
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-10

The New York San has again be.
come subject to the management OF its
first proprietor, Moses S. Beach, who
has been disconnected with the estab-
lshment for some time. The return { {
Mr.. Beach to his former position en-
sures the success of the San as a news
paper. The old readers of the San will
be gratified at this information.
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The Lagrange (Ga.) Reporter dj

courses mus OF The black flag:
'" hen we reflect upon the object and
aims OF The Federal feet in the Invasion
OF our coast; when we know that moth.
Ing but desol'tion aud ruin can follow
when they have got a foothold upon our
shores when we know that their n,o.
gress among lis will drive us from onr
home, and destroy our property, We feel
like that it is the duty of our people to
raise the black flag and resolue to take
nOprlsoners."
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-10

Look rT!-The Chicago Journal
says "our Cairo reporter asks lis to look
out fot great things in that direction
daily, from now henceforward. We
have been looking for these promised
great things not only from that, but
from all other directions, so long tt at
our eyes are grown dim. However, we
do doubt Shall see what we shall see.
when the time comes. We wait and
look, patiently"
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TILT Ll.fTGkX.

ME PERSON WHO WAS SEEN To PICK
= Up Silver Watch, a Silver Fob Chain in
'front.' OF the Post Office on New Years Eve, is re.
?ucs'eo 10 bring the same to this Office forth with
III or; oraef mat proceedings may not be commenced
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CTATE OF IOWA, SCOTT COUNTY, S.
= Chauncey krum vs.. Polly Gardner, in the
District Court
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

EUTTCE.
To Polly Gardner, deff't:
You are hereby notified that On or before the
7th day of January, 1862, a petition will be filed
by said pnintiH, Chauncey krum, in the oIice OF
the Click Of the District Court Of said Scott
county. Iowa, claiming of you the sum Of one hun
dred AMI seventy-two lo-luO dollar. as money due
on promissory note, execuied by you and Joseph
Gardner by J. - Smith, your attorney in fact, Tor
the sum OF one hundred and fifty dollars, dated
july l4th, 1860, due one year after date with in
terest at ten per cent, aud asking that = writ OF
at atchment may issue in this case said defendant
being ron-resi tent, and having property in said
county and State, add unless yoI appear thereto
and defend before noon of the secosd day 1f the
next term Of said Court commencing on the third
day of February, 1862, default will be entered
against you, and judgment rendered thereon.
Dated this 7th day Of January, 1862.
CAMPBELL l. ELLIS.
lnuSl Att'ya for Pl'G.
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sHIOSirP.

NoTINE IS HEREsY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Annual Meeting of the Stock Holders Of the
Oavenpvrt Gas Light and Coke Company for the
election Of Directors for the year 1862, will be
held at ths Office Of the Complny on Monday,
January 18th, 1852, at 4 o'clock +. VI.
THOS. DERMUDY,
Gf3lI
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NEW AM5ROTYPE ROOMS |
M II. 600 tx.

(FoKAkRLY OF TIE CAR,
"OULD INFORM TIE PUBLIC THAT He
w las opened Rooms between Second and
Third over 81 Brady street, where he would be
glad to see all his old patrons and lots" Of new
ones Having the best light in the city and IA
yesrs experience, he is bound to give satisfaction.
Call and try. Prices Reasonable. Call and see
dc27-tfl IN. COOK, Artist.
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]. w. HARRISON

II &c SHOREH.
T OG PUMP MAKER.-OFfICE, OPPOSITE
IL Post Once, Davenport, lows.
my9 d4wN .r~.z
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Three weeks, 90 squares, ! year, IS 90
Larger space charged at tho rate Of $3.50 for
each al ii nal square,
roc ono half square, two thirds Of the above
rates;
Business Cards not to exceed lines, $40 ooIe,
annum;
Foreach change ar additional CHI arge Of 2s ctr,.
per square will be made.
Large cuts charged double the same dimension
ct type.
Yearly ertising contracts will be under.te oil
% Apply strictly to the immediate business of tie
advertiser, and all other advertisements sent in
the advertiser win be charged extra.
Advertisements not accompanied with iustrue-
nons VIII be inserted until forbid, and charged &C
cordingly.
Editorial notices charged for at the rate OF Is
cents per limo, eight words, and special notices
ut 10 cents per line, or so cent. line Icr week.
All notices Tor religious and benevolent yur.
poses OF any kind whatsoever, oilordinary length,
except single announcements Of marriages AID
deaths, charged Is cents per ins crtion.
Advertisements from abroad must be raid f.
inra' saNy IN adUanee, unless from approved
Agents.
Contracts for yearly advertising terminble at
tho option OF advertisers, they paying advance
ment OF 70 per ceat. on the contract price.
Advertisements inserted next to reading matter
so per cent. advance on the above rates, and kept
on i'tor I'd pages, Is per cent. advance on regular
rates.
All transient advertisements must be paid for IN
advance.
Advertisements inserted in weekly en- rcasona.
BILE terms.
RICHARDSON, WEST 4 co.
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IA. DAtDORF h co.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.



The Advertiser, having been restored to health
in afew weeks BY very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with severe lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption
is anxious to make known to his felow-sufcrsrs
the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy OF the
prescription used (free ofcharge,) with the direc-
ton for preparing and using the same, which they
will find sUKE CURE yoR CONSUMPTION. ASTHMA,
bRoScHITls, DC. The only object Of the adver-
tiser in sending the prescription is to benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he con-
cevesto be invaluable. and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing
and may prove q blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please adj
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
WlLLIAASBURGH,
oct3D-3mw Kings County, New FORK.
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NJ . II = q n Il.

TNHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
! and cautioned net to trust any person on &C.
coun. of the
8 C OFT H O u z
e Propsietors without written order, si2ned By
o,39-ltn ]. J. HUMPHEYs
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JOHN hmm ER M1oNts
3huuDIANO AND O8aA9 NAlSUTAC-
i turer, one door west Of corner
V1 10th and LeCsire streets, DaSsnpert,
owa. All instruments Of my own make warranted
and kept in order. without charge, I've ysars.
n. B.-Repsiring and tuning done at ell timer
and In tho best nHnner.
Dav8NPoRT. April ID. 1850. Iapll8-dl-
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-10

FRANK PLUMKR. GEO y VAN HnSEN
PLUMER II VAN HOSEN
A TTORNEYs AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
IA and Notarias Public. Also, agents for the
Charter Oak City Fire Insurance Co., Lar,tAsu'
Conn.,, Capital, $S0O,O City Fire insurance Co
New Haven, Conn.,, Capital, $50O,OO0.
Office in LeClaire Block. Davenport. SEPT
WIN. T.. DlTTOE,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
"A OFFICE, up stairs, corner Of Main and Second
streets, in McManus shepherds block, opposite
State Bank. mch25-dtf.
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"a. ID. Con q DON.
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
n and Notary Public. Office, Northwest
orner of Brady and Second streets, upstairs
ntrance on Brady street. July 36-dtf
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J. A. NED, M. d.,

]. A. NED, M. d.,
physician AND SURGEON. OFFICE
L No. 20, corner Main AMI Third streets, Dav-
snport, Iowa
DR.. REID ON DO consulted 1t his ONCE at al
hours Of the day and night, unless professionally
engaged saDt25
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J. C.P PARKER, ND. dxo ". A'cARs, u
DOCTORS PARKER Il Mcl,ARN,
physicians AND SURGEONS. OFFICE
L No. franklin block, second aeor, Brady ST..
between Second and Third, Davenport, Iowa.
DIR. PARkER's residence, corner 9th and l.eClaire
streets. DR GEO. ". McCARAs residence, east
side Brady, second door from corner Of 9th.
mv17-dtf
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J. w. IL. BAKER. N. d.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE IN
l. Post Office building Residence On Fifth
street, between brady and Perry streets, Daven-
port, Iowa. nov 9 do wifi
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CARDS..
LOUIS A. MA(KLOT,
BANKER T. DEAL ER IN EXCHANGE.
Davenport, iowa.

agl-dtf
J. i. LEAKE. GEO, D. GRIFFIN.
lEAKE Il GRIFFIN,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW. OFFICE NO.
IA Nckoll's Block, south west corner Brady and
Second streets, Davenport, Iowa. ldc27
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JAS. r. LAMB, o. W. SKINNER
LANE L. SKINNER,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW. OFtICE-COR-
IA hER of Second and Brady Streets, over
Smit = store. Dec.
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