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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-01

CAUTiON!! To prevent the public from
being posed upon by .spurious and K,ghiy Per-
niesoss ha,at.ons new la bel has been prepa red
bearing fac.tpde OF the Propreto.'s signature
lxamine each box. bottle, or flask carefully be-
fore purchasing, and take nothing blu. Zoos.
TARS.''
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-01

E SOL Ereyrtedere-by
ALL WHOLESALE DRrGG1sTs IN the largel cities
Some or the
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-01

EVERY FORM AND SPECIES OF
Y E r M 7 n
Those Preparations unlike Il others are
Free from Poisors.'
" Not dangerous to the Human Family"
Rats do net lie on the premises"
They come out Of their hsies 10 die"
" They are the only infalible remedies known"
IL years and more sstabi- ed in New ork City.
(sed blythe City Post Office
fs3 by-the City Prisons and Station Houses.
Lset bg--the City Steamers. Sh ,s.Ac
tsed 52--ihe City Hospitals, Al ,-Houses. &c.
ICED blythe City ho,eis-Astc st. Nicholas
&c.
U.ed blythe Boarding Houses. 4, DC.
ICED ignore than $4,000 Private Families.
t4- SCI ont Or fro Specimens y .chot IL E,ery-
1here aid ty tie People daors-De Dealers, dc.
H0USEKEEPERS-iro ubl ed v It'll vern il need
be 50 no longer, if they use "CosrAE's" Ex,erni-
majors. We have used j. TO our satisfaction and
II box cost 50 we would have il. " c had tried
poisons but they effected nothing; but "Cos,ar's"
article knocks the breath out Of Rats, Nice koa-
cnes anu bel bugs, quicker N al We can write II
II is IN great demand all over the country.--Eed.
ma o. Ga-ette
MORE GRAIN and provisions are dest Dyed
annually in Grant County hy bernin. than would
Law for tons Of this Rat and Insect kilier-Lan-
caster We Herald.
HENRY r. COSTAR-We arc selling your
preparations rapidly. Whereve. they have been
used. Rats, Nice, Reaches and vermio disappear
rapidly.
EcKKa SrouFYER, Druggists, Windsor,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-01
Costar's Rat, Roach. &c Eaterminatof.
Costars
Cos.ar's Bsd-bug Fxterminator.
Costar's
Ccstar't Electric Powder for Insect &c.

IS35-, SOC AND s. 90 Boxes. BorTIrs AND FLAsKs
s. ANs s. FOR PLANTATIONS, SHIFTS, BoATs,
HoTgLs, DC. DC, dc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-01
Attention to the Business,

and Mr. Spearings I'D customers will certainly
ave no cause to complain Of the change in TIE
ma cement. auyl2-d,y
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-11-01

Freignt VI all kinds will be carried from Chica-
soio al - ns East nj all times, 1T - low rates
At any oilti halIToaa reute. sef2s-du
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30
9.
NO. 40.
Sketch of General G. H. Thomas.

Acting Major General George H. Thomas
is an officer of the United Stetes Army and
a native of Virginia, from which State he
was appointed to the army. He is between
forty and forty-6ve years of age. He en-
tered West Point as cadet in 1886, and
was appointed Second Lieutenant in the
Third Artillery in July, 1910. He was
brevetted First Lieutenant for gallantry
and good conduct in the war against the
Florida Indians, his commission bearing
date November 6, 1841 He was made a
full First Lieutenant in April. 1874, and
was brevetted Captain for gallant and meri-
torious conduct in the several conflicts at
Monterey. in Mexico. taking that rank from
September %, 1886 He was also brevet-
ted Major for gallant and meritorious con-
duct in the battle of Buena Vista, which
brevet was dated February %, 1S47 the
rank being awarded in May, 1848, In
1850 he was appointed the instructor Of ar
tillery and cavalry at the Military Academy
at West Point. In December. 1858, he
was made full Captain of artillery, and Oh
the 18th Of May, 1855, was appointed Major
of the Second Cavalry On the resignation
of his senior officer at the commencement of
the rebellion, General Thomas was promoted
to the Lieutenant Colonelcy of his regiment.
and on the Sd of May. 1861, was made a
Colonel of the Second Cavalry. As Colonel
he had charge of the United States regular
forces under General Patterson, in the De-
partment of the Shenandoah, and led the
passage of the troops across the Potomac.
He was next appointed an acting Brigadier
General in the same Department, in which
capacity he served under General Banks.
On the 18th of August, 1861, he was pro-
NOTED to the rank of Brigadier General of
Volunteers. and when Kentucky and Ten
nessee were made into separate department,
he was ordered to report to the commander
at the headquarters. He has had charge of
various forces concentrating in that State.
and it has been often reported that he gain
ed both the confidence and love Of those un-
der his command In the late brigading Of
the army in that Department he was appoint
ed to the command of the Fourth Division.
with bis headquarters at Columbia, and from
that'place he has advanced upon the Rebel
Zollicofer with great success. ...
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30
THE FEMALE STATE PRISONERS,

AND THE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE pR1s-
oNERs
Special Correspondence of the Philadelphia Press
Washington, Jan. 19.-On Saturday af-
ternoon. at 5 o'clock. the female State pris-
oners confined in the Sixteenth street prison,
a description Of which I give you in a for
mer letter, were. by order of Provost Mar
shall Porter, removed to the Old Capitol
prison, where quarters have been provided
for them. Before entering the carriage that
was to convey them to their new quarters.
the prisoners took an appropriate farewell
of all their guards-Mrs. Greenhow saying
to one Of the soldiers, "Good-bye, sir;
trust that in the future you may have a
nobler employment than that of guarding
defenceless women" Mrs Greenhow and
Baxley then advanced to Lieutenant Shell
don, who had charge of the prison quarters
and thanked him for the uniform courtesy
and kindness he had shown them during
their confinement; while little Rose Green
how. who. at the request Of her mother,
will be imprisoned with her, threw her arms
about the Lieutenant's neck and embraced
him.
When Rose Greenhow entered the prison
at Old Capitol Hill, she naively remarked
to Lieutenant Wood. ''You have got one oi
the hardest little rebels here that you ever
saw. But" said she. ''if you get along
with me as we'll as Lieutenant Sheldon. you
will have no trouble " Mrs. Greenhow then
turning to her daughter, said to her. Rose
you must be careful what you say here. >
Rose. however, did not seem to think thai
the caution was at all necessary. and tha,
she would fare we'll in her new quarters
The prisoners are quartered on the second
door, in the northeast end Of the Jail. Each
room is furnished with round table, two
chairs and abed-comfortable, though no,
extravagant in style. The prisoners are in.
carcerated in separate rooms, and to Mrs
Greenhow was given the choice of her &C.
commodations-thc daughter being provided
for in the same room with her mother. Each
of the apartments contains CRATE. FIRE. In
fact. their accommodations are of the mos
comfortable character, and, although not sc
rich in the adornment as those of the Six.
teenth street prison, still they will have nc
cause of complaint
This morning when the rain was descend.
ing in torrents, and the sidewalks and streets
were of the most impossible condition, We
again visited the Sixteenth street Jail, the
late quarters Of the prisoners referred to-
AS we approached the prison we were again
challenged by the guard. who this time was
sheltering himself from the rain in the door.
way of the building. We had seen faces
at the windows of the upper stories when
we entered here few days before, but now
they were gone. But one person. we knew.
now confined in the prison. was Miss Ellie
Poole. whose stay, by-the-by. at this place
isof short duration, she having been releas-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30
QriglnM Yo1trY.

tof the rory TOBACCO 1llneS
Twilight Musings.
How dear to me the hour,
When evening shadows creep
Ger every home and bower,
And all is hushed in sleep.
How sweet to me when gazing
Back in the distant west,
To see the sun receding
Fast in his home of rest
Oh, how does thought awaken
Thus at the close of day.
When all things, else forsaken,
Yield to its magic sway.
With what tender sadness
We call back days of yore;
Past days of joy and gladness-
Days that we'll sec no more.
The happy hours of childhood,
Their fragrance fingers yet,
Sweet wand rings in the wildwood,
All! how can forget.
The days of gloom and sorrow
Still in my meln'ry dwell;
And then the brighter morrow
My mind doth cherish well.
Thus, when the dews are falling
And shadows gath'ling fast,
Fond mem'ry rm recalling,
Sad mem'ries of the past.
Iarles County, Jan 10Th. 1862.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,
BY E. WELLS,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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Announcements of candidates for Office, S l 90
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Obituaries, tributes Of respect, calls upon persons
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Communications, the effect of Which is to pro-
mote private individual interests, matters OF
charge, and to be paid for the rate of so cts
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

YELLOW BUTTER IN WINTER Seeing an
inquiry in the Rural in regard to making
yellow butter in the winter, I will give on,
method which experience has taught US to be
the best we have tried, and at the same time
very simple. Our butter cannot be distin-
guished from fall butter. Of couse the first
requisite is that the cows have good. whole.
some food, water and care. When the milk
is brought in, we have ready kettle with
hot water. when we set it on. fuN When
it is nearly hot, not scalding. we pour it in
with another cold one, which will make i,
all warm enough. then divide the milk into
pans. leaving them about two-thirds full
Our pantry. or milk-room, we keep warm
enough for cream to rise all day. When
we churn. scald the churn. then turn in the
beam, churn ten or fifteen minutes. and the
s. is done. We mt nothing i sthe
's1esm, only treat the butter after It ! lone
as in summer We churn twice each week.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30
gelecteh Miscellany.

sing a1a1 ftiss of Different D1i Nations in their
Repasts
The following observations are chiefly col
lected from very curious book, entitled,
l. Esprit des Usages ct dies Costumes.
The Maldivian islanders eat alone. They
retire into the most secret parts of their
houses, and they draw down the cloths that
serve as blinds to their windows, that they
may eat unobserved. This custom proba-
bly, arises (remarks the philosophic author)
from the savage, in the early periods of So
ciety, concealing himself to eat; he fears
that another. with as sharp an appetite, but
more strong than himself, should come and
ravish his meal from him. Besides, the
ideas of witchcraft are widely spread among
barbarians; and they are not a little fearful
that some incantation may be thrown amongst
their victuals
In noticing the solitary meal of the NAL
divian islander, another reason may be al
lodged fer this misanthropical repast. They
never will eat with any one who is inferior
to them in birth. in riches, or dignity; and
as it is difficult matter to settle this equali-
ty, they are condemned to lead an unsoci-
able life.
On the contrary, the islanders of the
PHILIPPINES are remarkably sociable. When
ever one of them finds himself without a
companion to partake of his meal, he runs
till he meets with one; and we are assured
that however keen his appetite may be, he
ventures not to satisfy it without guest.
The tables of the rich Chinese shine with
beautiful varnish, and are covered with
silk carpets, very elegantly worked. They
do not make use of plates. knives, or forks
every guest has two little ivory or ebony
sticks, which he handles very adroitly.
The Otaheiteans, who are lovers of socie.
ty and very gentle in their manners, feec
separate from each other. At the hour o.
repast, the members of each family divide
two brothers. two sisters, and even husband
and wife. have each their respective basket
They place themselves at the distance o.
two or three yards from each other, they
turn their backs, and take their meal in pro.
found silence
The custom of drinking at different hours
from those assigned for eating, is to be met
with amongst many savage nations. It was
originally begun from necessity, and soor
became habit "a people transplanted. >
observes our ingenious philosopher, 'pre.
serve in another climate modes of LIVING
which relate to those whence they originall1
came. It is thus the Indians of Brazil scru
pulously abstain from eating when they
drink, and from drinking when they eat.
When neither decency nor politeness arc
known. the man who invites his friends te
repast is greatly embarrassed to testify his
esteem for his guests, and to present them
with some amusement; for the savage gues'
imposes on him this obligation. Amongs,
the greater part of the American Indians
the host is continually on the watch to soil.
cit them to eat; but touches nothing him.
self. In New France, he wearies bimsel,
with singing, to divert the company while
they eat. 49,
When civilization advances. we wish to
show.our confidence to our friends, we trea,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30
Choose none but the very best fruit, and
prefer trees that are of two years growth
from the bud, to older ones

Choose none but the very best fruit, and
prefer trees that are of two years growth
from the bud, to older ones.
oAT LAND.
Have the land which is intended to be
seeded diwn in oats. ploughed as early as
the weather will permit.
STORE HOGS
Feed these regularly three times day
furnishing them at each meal with sufficient
food to keep them in good healthy condi.
ton, but not enough to fatten them. Keep
a supply of charcoal, rotten wood, and ash.
esin their pens as aids to digestion. Let
their sleeping apartments be kept warm with
dry straw or leaves, and the feeding pen
we'll filled with all kind of rough, fbrous
matter, to work up into manure, changing
the materials frequently.
MICH COWS.
Mich COWS require special attention dur
ing the succeeding month. Begin now to
double the supply of roots, cut fine Is they
are to be had. and vary the coarse fodder
with the best quality of hay.
IN CALF COWS AND HE1FERs.
Let these be fed three times daily with
good hay, and when the COWS are within
three weeks of calving time. improve the
qaality of their food by adding to the cut
hay good sprinkling of corn meal or ship
stuff. Moisten the whole with water and
mix we'll before feeding see that the heifers
are also we'll fed and kept in good growing
condition.
sALTING STOCK
Never omit to salt all stock twice or three
times week, and provide free access to
pure water.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

:~T The smoke Of burning leather will
cfTcctually drive away roscbugs
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

them as relations and it is said that, in
China, the master of the house, to give a
mark of his politeness, absents himself while
his guests regale themselves at his table In
uudisturbed revelry.
The demonstrations of friendship. in a
rude state, have savage and gross charac-
ter, which it is not little curious to observe.
The Tartars pull man by the ear to press
him to drink and they continue tormenting
him till he opens his mouth and then clap
their hands and dance before him.
No customs seem more ridiculous than
those practised by Kamtschadale, when
he wishes to made another his friend. He
first invites him to eat. The host and his
guest strip themselves in a cabin, which is
heated to an uncommon degree. While the
guest devours the food with which they serve
him, the other continually stirs the fire.
The stranger must bear the excess of the
heat as we'll as of the repast. He vomits
ten times before he will yield; but. at length,
obliged to acknowledge himself. overcome,
he begins to compound matters. He pur-
chases moments respite by present Of
clothes or dogs; for his host threatens to
heat the cabin and-to oblige him to eat till
he dies, The stranger has the right of re-
taliation allowed to him he treats in the
same manner, and exacts the same presents
Should his host not accept the invitation
of his guest, whom he has so handsomely
regaled, he would come and inhabit his
cabin till he had obtained from him the pre-
sents he had in so singular manner given
to him.
For this extravagant custom a curious
reason has been alledged. 1t is meant to
put the person to trial whose friendship is
sought. The Kamtschatdale, who is at the
expense of the fires and repast, is desirous
to know whether the stranger has the strength
to support pain with him, and if he is gen
erous enough to share with him some part
ofhis property. While the guest is employ
ed on his meal, he continues heating the
cabin to an insupportable degree; and, for
last proof of the strangers constancy and
attachment, he exacts more clothes and more
dogs. The host passes through the same
ceremonies in the cabin Of the stranger and
he shows in his turn. with what degree OF
fortitude he can defend his friend. It is
thus the most singular customs would ap-
pear simple fit were possible for the philoso-
pher to contemplate them on the spot.
As Distinguishing mark of their esteem,
the negroes of Ardra drink out of one cup
at the same time. The king of Loango eats
inspns house and drinks ID another. a
Kantschatdaie kneels before bis guest; he
cuts al enormous slice from sea. calf; be
Grams Il entire into the mouth of his friend,
furiously crying out 'Tana There !''-
and cutting away what hangs about his lips,
snatches and swallows it with avidity
A barbarous magnifcence attended the
feast of the ancient monarchs of France
We are informed that. after their coronation
or conservation. when they sat at table, the
nobility served them on horseback.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

~Women should set good examples,
for the men are always following after them.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

EE Man and wife, like verb and nomi
native: should always agree
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

~A practical farmer, whose livelihood
depends on his calling, should make it the
pinacle of worldly ambition to excel in it.
If he neglects his farm for almost everything
else, he is generally miser both in interest
and credit. Solomon, the wisest observer
of men, tell us of his disgust at the 81 ght of
slovenly farmer: II went by the field of
the slothful-and 10, it was all grown over
with thorns, and nettles covered the face
thereof, and the stone wall was broken
down."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

RICH WITHOUT MONEY. Many man is
rich without money. Thousands of men
with nothing in the pocket and thousands
without even pocket are rich. A man
born with good sound constitution, good
stomach. good heart and good limbs, and
a pretty good head piece, is rich. Good
bones are better than gold, tough muscles.
than silver, and nerves that fash fire and
carry energy to every function. are better
than houses and land.
It is better than landed estate to have
the right kind Of father and mother. Good
breeds exist among men as really as they do
among herd and horses. Education may
do much to check evil tendencies, or to de-
velop good ones; bat it is great thing to
inherit the right proportion Of faculties to
start with.
That man is rich who has good disposi-
tion-who is naturally kind, patient, cheer
full, hopeful, and who has favor of wit and
fun in his composition. The hardest thing
to get along with in this life is mans own
SELF A cross, selfish fellow, desponding
and complaining fellow-a timid care-bur-
dened man-these have all been deformed
on the inside Their feet may not limp,
but their thoughts do.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

FACTS IN BR1EF.-Outof every thousand
men, twenty of them die annually.
The number of inhabitants of a city or
county is renewed every thirty years.
The.number of old men who die in cold
weather as to the number of those who die
in warm, is seven to four.
The proportion between deaths of women
and those of men is one hundred to one hun
dred and eight.
One-half of those who are born die before
they attain the age of seven.
Among 1926 who die, it appears by the
registers that there is only one person of
100 years of age.
More old men are found in elevated situa-
tons than in valleys and plains.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1862-01-30

Never omit to salt all stock twice or thre
times a week, and provide free access t.
pure water.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-10

The statement in our issue yesterday that the
steamship Milwaukee, OF the ID. & VI. LiUe, had gone
into winter quarters was mistake. The Milwaukee
arrived yesterday, and both Of the magnificent steam
ships belonging to this line continue their daily trips
with the same regularity for which they have be-
come 20 famous Milwaukee Sentinel.
TIE LAST OF TIE FLEET 1t is now certain that the
last of the vessels due from above have passed down
tue brig Treat which passed on sunday being the
only one which held cut and succeeded in working
her way through The bark Norma and schooner
Dickinson, il is understood, went into winter quar-
ters at Observation-Disclosures Free Press, gth.
CAPr WATSON, commanding the railway steamer
Union, while crossing with the steamer Saturday
evening, found footing down the stream a scow,
which was rescued and tOwed 10 the shore and pro-
pefly mOored. She will carry about forty cords Of
wood or about that capacity. Nothing is known at
present to whom she belongs.-lIb.
TIE tug Prinderville was expected 10 arrive here
last evening with the vessels she hadcontracted to
take TO Chicago from Port COlboue On their ar
rival here they will doubtless lay up and fur
ther haz0rd.-tIb.
The tug Winslow, Captain J. NJ. Smith. which left
sells in tow, bound for Milwaukee, returned yesterday
forenoon, having proceeded far as Beaver, where
she took leave OF them On Saturday last, at n ~.
On her arrival here she covered forward with ice
some four inches in thickness and on her f0rv ard
deck ten inches. All the upward bound vessels had
passed through the Straits except the bark Cream
City, and psail schooner, painted white, which
COubtltss the Alvin Clark, These latter vessels
lay at I'D Mackinaw anchor. The weather in that
locality extremely cold and ice was making very
fast; wind strong from the nOrthWard.-[Ib.