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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26
xxxvlI CONGREss.-.FJRsr SESSION

WAsPINGroN, March -.
hoUs1.-Mr. Aehley, from the Committee on
Territories, reported bill to organise the Terri
tory Of Arizona with tho Wilmot proviso, spplca-
Bile to al territories.
Mr.. Craven moved TO lay it on table. Motion
lost by yeas ~, nays7S.
Mr.. Ashley said if any gentleman desired to
discuss the MEASURE, he would 10 satisfied with its
postpousment to-day, but if this was not agreed
to he desired to put tho bill On its passage now.
Mr.. Wycklife said that he understood that tho
Texas rebels were forcing tho people there to fee
elsewhere for safety. How should the Govern
ment, under th ese circumstances, be organized!
Why attempt it whom civil officers could not pro-
coed thither.
Mr.. Ashley replied, IS far AZ tho committee il
advised there are no enemies in Arizona except
Indians no organized white men.
Mr. Cox would vote for Fostponing the consid-
GRAFTON Ct tho bill indefinitely. 1t contained the
famous Wilmot proviso whica had occasioned SO
much trouble in the country.
The consideration Of the bill Was postponed un.
til next Monday.
The tax bill was then taken up in COMMITTEES
OF the Whole.
Tho House considered amendments to the tax
bill. Among others agreed TO were the following
Tennessee to have till tho lst Of December TO as
sumo the payment Of her proportion Of the tai.
brewers manufacturing less than 500 barrels
per snnum to pay SIS license brokers to pay $50
the Same ~ commercial brokers, and land warrant
brokers $25.
The Committee then rose and the House ad-
journed.
WAsnlNGToN, March 25.
HoUsE.-On motion Of Mr. Campbell. in Wow Of
the pending Of the tax bill, the consideration Of
the Railroad bill Was postponed, and made the
special order for Tuesday next.
Tho House then in Committee Of the Whole,
resumed the consideration Of tho tax bill.
SKEArR.-On motion of Mr.. Foote, tho reso'u-
tion to refer the SUPPLEMENTARY OF the Capitt
extension and dome from the War Department to
the Department Of the Interior was taken up.
The bill Tor the abolition Of slavery was taken
up.
Mr.. Wilson, of Mass spoke in favor OF tho Till
Mr. Kennedy spoke against it.
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Foreign Markets.

LONDON, March IA.
The Timer city article says the Funds opened
yesterday at an Improvement of q. There was
temporary relapse, but the advance was main
tainsd 1t the close of business in American
stocks which was restricted as pending another
arrival.
COnsols for money e3sS@93N.
American securities firm.
Bullion had increased f353,0OO.
The London Tunes Of the 18th inst. quotes the
q 5 SIS Of 1854 at 75177.
Tho London Herald Of the 18th inst. says that
steadiness is the feature with American stocks.
Tho dealings were not extensive. and in several
instances prices are rather low. u S Bonds Of
1851 arc negotiated at 7697612. but the last quo
tations are at 75@77. Va 6s fat, 56@J9 Erie
shares 32@33; e shares, 43@ AZ discount; N Y
G, s3@85.
LIvERP0sL, Macrh l3.
Flour dull and Cd lower.
Wheat declined l@2d, principally on the lower
qualities. Red Western los 6ddlls Sd ; Red
southern lis sdMll White Western l5s Cd
White Southern rs 9d@l2s.
Corn declining and prices 6d@l0 lower. ass I'd
@29s.
Provisions. auth critics report Beef quiet
and steady. Pork dull and unch anged.
France Bourse heavy and declining.
Rentea 69f.
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WASHINGTON, March -.
Especial to tho Tribune.
The President to-day nominated the
following Brigadier-Gencrals: Col. 6.
NJ. Dodge, of Iowa, who commanded a
brigade under Gen. Carr, at Pea Ridge
Col. Il. S. Sundy, Of the 10th U. 5. In
fantry, now commanding tho Depart
ment Of New Mexico; S. w. Vessel, ol
the 9th U. S. Infantry.
w. II. uavens, Of Ohio, has been ap.
pointed Consul at Marauham, Brazil.
Secretary Wclles has addressed the
following TO Lieutenant Worden Of the
Monitor
NAVY DEPARTMENT, March Is.
SIR The naval action which took
place on the 10th inst. between tho
Monitor aud the Merrimac, at Hampton
Rosds, where your vessel, with two
guns, engaged powerful steamer Of at
least guns, and after foar hours con-
tlict, repelled her formidable antagon st,
has excited general admiration and re-
celved the applause of the whole coun
try. The President directs me, while
deeply sympatLizing with you in the in
jures you have sustained, but which, it
is believed are but temporary, to thank
you and your command for the heroism
you have displayed and the great ser
vice you have rendered. The action ol
the 10th and the performance, power
aud capabilities of the Monitor must
effect radical change in naval warfare.
FIag-oflicer Goldsboro, in your alb
sence, will be furnished by The Depart.
ment with copy of this letter Of thanks
and instructed to cause it to be read to
the officers and crew OF the Monitor.
am, respectfully, your ob't sery't,
Signed GIDEON WELLEs.
Times Correspondence.
The Journal, Of Boston, the Sunday
Mercury and the Journalof Commerce,
are suspended by order Of the Secretary
OF War, their editors aud propriotors
arrested and ordered to Washington to
be tried by court martial for violating
the tifty-seventh article of war.
The statement that Gen. EIenker had
been suspended from his command il
pronounced untrue. Neither is it true
that the Senate Military Committee
have reported against bis confirmation.
He is opposed by some of his country.
men, but the Senate Committee mean
to give him fair hearing.
! Fewer bids we're put in for Western
gun-boats to-day than were anticipated
by the Department. The awards will
not be made for several days. The
plan of each boat is highly approved by
scientific men. They are invulnerabls
and draw only four feet of water.
(Herald's:: Special.l
A rumor is current here this evening
that Gen. Shields will be obliged te
have his left arm amputated, on account
of the wound received at the battle nea1
Winchester. 1t is we'll authenticated
but not credited.
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From Cairo.
OK BoARD STEAMER D. F. WILSON,
orr ISLAND IL, March gath, Q p. N.

OK BOARD STEAMER D. F. WILSON,
or ISLAND IL, March 24th, Q p. n.
Everything is quiet At Island No. 10.
Nortars continue firing slowly day
and night, at intervals Of halt an hour,
mostly concentrated upon tho upper
battery, which is most fairly to pieces.
This battery has not replied for two
days.
Only one gun can be seen in position,
and that is probably Quaker.
The batteries upon the Union shore
and the Island, are also silent. Their
encampments grow smaller day by day,
and transports still continue flying
about apparently carrying away troop'
The river is still rising, and everything
i overaowed. The rebsls ere drowned
out Of some Of their batteries, and ar.
attempting 70 erect new ones, but thu
well directed FIRE Of our mortars pre-
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New OIk Market.

NEw YoRK, March %.
FLoUR-Market FIVE cents lower and declining.
$5.25@530 Super State; $5.35@5 so Extra state
$5.25@5.30 Super Western S5.4Od5 80 common
to medium Extra Western; $5.lO@5.75 shipping
brands X II q.
WBAAT-Market dull and declining.
CoRN-Market lower. $4,000 Mixed Western
in store and delivered.
RYE--Quiet; e3M.5c.
BARLEY--Dull 7s@S6e.
BERP.-Steady.
PoRK-Unchanged: sl3.25913 SO.
WHIsxY.-221ad23c.
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From Washington.

MAsHISoToN, March 25.
Information received here, shows that our army
was at strssburg this morning, and that the re-
treat o. the enemy is . flight.
No details OF the baltic ut Winch cster, have
yet been received Officers OF the army and cor
respondents were too busy yesterday pursuing tho
rebels, to find time to give Information TO the
public regarding tho battle. Our army camped
last night several miles distant from any tele
vrsph station.
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Southern News.

NEw YoRK, March Is.
The brig Yankee Blade has arrived from Fort
Pickens. 18th, and Key West, 18th.
The impression was that Gen. Bragg had left
Pensacola, and parties with glasses ny the rebel
guns had been turned inland, probably in sxpsota-
ton Of . visit from Gen. Butler.
Four contrabands who escaped, ray there are
bat 900 troops st Psnsaeols, and they are poorly
armed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

The GREAr HoRs. SALE.-The great
sals Of Government horses comes of TO- day a
the coral on the Island. There viii no doubt
be many bargsins offered.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

IcE MovlSG.-Yesterdsy afternoon
the ice above the bridge made start and with
. noise like distant thunder, came crashing and
grinding down the stream for several rods. 1t
soon gorged, however. and piled up to . con-
siderable height along the Island and main
shore. The ice is Of unusual thickness and it
will take q heavy strain to crack it in the
channel When it does make q good start.
however, look ont for breakers; it will "chaw
up" every thing that comes in its way.
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NIGHT DISPATCHES.


NV YoRK, March IS.
Further intelligence seems to confirm the cap
turs of the Nashville, but slightly damaged, and
ssys Fort Macon 10 but very little injured.
Advices per officers Of the George Peabody stats
according to eontsabsnds that forces had taken
Kingston, n. G, on Thursday, without sustaining
any loss. The rebels lest seven killed and ssvsn
wounded. This 10 not fully credited. Kiagstoa
y on the rsilrsad 70 0oldsbor-.
The Union forces found st Nsvbssp, I've hsn'
dEsd Of the finest 1nAsld rides, part Of the sas9e
ef The Nashville, which brossht thrss theusase'
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

DocToRs will please notice the ad-
vsrtisemsnt for proposals. for supplying msdi
cal attendance and medicine for the County
Poor. Send in your bids gentlemen.
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Later from NeWbern.

NEW fORK, March Z5.
The steamer Geo. Peabody from Newbern, 22d.
via Hat'erss, on Sunday, has arrived here. She
left At tho Inlet the steamers New Brunswick and
Louisisns, with many Of the wounded from tho
Burnside expedition.
The steamer Spaulding left on Sunday for For
tress Monroe, with part Of the rebel prisoners
The Peabody touched at Hampton Roads, whore
she saw . large feet At anchor.
Tho expedition to Washington consisted Of sew
sral gun-boats and the oath Nsssschusetts Regi.
ment.
The expedition to Beaufort had not been re-
ported back, except the capture Of tho Nash willie
by our blockading feet, as she was leaving the
place on the approach Of our troops.
The Peabody returns Immediately with stores.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

liz OUR notice Of the FIRE yesterday
morning We made . mistake in the location.
It was the Messrs. Stsvenson's shop instead Of
Mr. Grsathouse's.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26
ELECTIOr NOTICE

DUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
! ct the ensuing City Election, TO be holden on
the First Saturday in April, 1862, the 5th dsy Of
said month, the following Omcers are to be elect
cd, to-wit:
One Mayor Of the City Of Davenport:
One City Marshal.
One City Treasurer.
One City Clerk.
And one Alderman for each Ward for ths tern
Of two ysars.
HENRY NlTTELBUsCHER,
mh17l Cls,k.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

ADJ'r. GESL's. OvUcs. Stars OF Iowa.
March I'd, 1852.
The Missisippi 4 Aissouyi Railroad have
agreed to carry Iowa soldisrs. in the Usited
States service. st the following ratss: Fur
loughed and discharged soldiers. half fare.
Wounded in battle, freA
N. X. BAxgR. Adit. Gen.
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From Wa.hinxton.

WAsBIx0ToN, March -.
Among the bills introduced il Senate to-day
vas one By Ar. Poneroy 70 consolidate III Indians
On the Western borders into one natloa, dividing
tAs laa1 int eoavenisnt farms, sasouSaeisg tAe1
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

The delinquent tax sale, at the Court
House. win be resumed this morning at 10
o'clock. A few more chances yet.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

IMPROVING AND ENLARGING.-Messrs
Wslton 4 Warriner are making extensive sd-
ditions to their boot and shoe establishment
The wall between their old store and the store
adjoining has been knocked out, and both
store rooms are now 10 ono. This will give to
Messrs. W. / W. much better facilities for
transactirg their extensive business. and will
also prove . great accommodation to their
numerous Gus tOmerO.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

RIVER CLEAR AT MUsCATIHE.-The
operator at this point tells % that the ice
started At Muscatins yesterday at noon. and At
two o'clock the river was nearly clear. Our
turn comes next surs
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26
VOLUME 7.
9emofrat \ 4ews.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. MARCH 20, 1862
THE CITY.

SAVE money by purchasing your dry
goods Of Whistler. Go and see his latest
arrivals.
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WANTRD.-State and County War
rants. Tor which ths highest market price win
Be paid BY Au,su Coas1x.
Roou l, NiskolR Dlosk.
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From Fort Monroe.

Fort MONROE, March ~.
A flag Of truce wont to Norfolk to-day. but
brought back news. The following Is from the
Day Hook Of this morning:
RiCRxoHD, March 5.
The House Of Representatives. have adopted
resolution to apply portion Of the money Of the
contingent fund to the aid ard reliet Of the cap
tured troops now in the hands Of tho enemy rs
prisoners.
Heavy reinforcements arc being cent to Old
Point
We learn that II Federal steamers were at Old
Point on Sunday, loading with troops supposed to
be for Burnside's expedition.
An account is given in tho Norfolk Dar Bsc..
Of engagement: near the Warrentsn Station,
on the Orange l. Alexandria Railroad, on Satur-
day Of last week, between 800 rebel csvalry and
500 Yankee cavalry; 40 of the latter arc reported
killed and loo wounded. We are said to have
lost six killed and $50 wounded.
81 citizens Of Loudon were sent to Richmond on
Thursday, ard committed 10 the military prisons.
The new cabinet of President Davis has been
formed. Secretary Of State, Benz amin, Of La;
Secretary nf War, Randolph. Of Va; Secretary OF
Navy, Mallory, Of Fla; Secretary Of Treasury,
Memminger, Of ). c.; Attorney General, Watts
Of Ala, =. n. Gen., Regan, Of Texs.
The new troops are pouring into this city.
Six or seven Of the new regiments arrived in this
neighborhood on Sunday. President Davis has
declared martial: law over the counties of Eliza
beth, York, Warren, Gloucester and Mathews.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26
TO-DAY'S ADVTS,
Medical Attendance Of K'oou

Medical Attendance Of Poor.
THE DIRECTORS OF THE POOROF SCOTT
i county will receive seaed proposals, to be left
at tho Court House with the Clerk Of the Boari Il
Supervisors, until Tuesday, the lst day of April,
at o'clock, ~ follows:
LIST. For medical attendance at the Poor House,
(medicine included,) from April lst, 1862, until
April lst, 1868 the House 20 be visited st least
twice week, and % much ofteneT as tho eondi-
tion Of patients may require and the compsnsa-
tion to be orders on the County Treasury quarter
".
I'd. For medical attendance Of Poor within tho
limits Of the City Of Davenport, (nsdicine in
cluded, for the period Of time above Indicated,
and with the Same stipulation - 70 compensation.
Bids received for both or separately.
THOS K. FLUKE,l
HENRY g. NEAL,} Directors.
JOHN BECHTEL,
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Arrival Of the Steamship Champton...
Later from south America.

N1w YoRK, March IS.
The steamer Champion arrived this morning
from Aspinwall, with 1850 in treasure.
The latest news from South America says that
part Of the revolutionary party have been arrests
10 Bolivia. and that the others have ded from the
country.
The army hes been reduced to psaoe footing.
Toe attempted revolt at AneQuippa, Peru, has
been suppressed.
The i'll feeling 1t Lima sgainst the Spaniards il
said TO be dying ont.
Jamaica advicss Of the 10th are reesived, but
they are uninportant.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

VyHR PRHufVM JOB OFFICE Is NOW
! prspased y execute, II the nest approved
styie q ne ssA say .snd an naaner q mirfiss
- sDaoso la11tNl y he ADost Uss
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

REMovAL.-Newbern, the jeweller,
has removed his shop from Franklin Block
Brady street. to No. SO. came street, In the
store next to Mrs. Knotwell's millinery store
Call on him there.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

Qua New SIGS.-Mr.J. J. NJ. Dunn has
Just painted and put up for us . new and beau>
tiful sign. the equal Of which we have not seen
In the city. Mr.. Dunn turns out most admira>
BILE work. aud in all cases guarantees satisfac-
tion. Give him Q call.
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ADJurANP GRN8RAL's OFFICE,
Des Moines. March l1th, 1862.

O0S 0OIueUD 08SCu ASSuS 1o0Ze J
The United States Disbursine Olicsr st Daven-
port hss forwarded to me amounts allowed vn
certain hills. The rssidsncss Of Tie following
named ps>eoas 80 unknown to me: D. Wilson
and J. W Kerr.
ClaimaptA u agents Of claimants sss requested
togivs infM9stion st this once.
N. B. BAKBn,
Adjutaut General Of Iowa
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

REruaNED.-Lieut. Huntington, Of
Company B. Second Iowa Regiment. returned
to Davenport yesterday morning, and has
opened an Office in franklin Block, where oil
able bodied men desiring to enroll themselves
In this noble band Of heroes. will find an op.
portuoity presented. March up.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

OFFIcAL RKPoRT.-In our "late
news" column will be found au Official report
Of our loss in killed and wounded in Sigels
Divsion, made out and forwarded to US by
Charles Asmussen. the Brigade Adjutant We
are under obligations to him for bis courtesy
In this matter
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

CHICAGO, March "a.
FLOUR. - Quiet. Quoted at from $3.s7K
$500.
WREAT.-Market quiet aud steaay. Sales at
73L@7s.
bA.Lkr.-Steady. Sales at 80 "a sec on track.
CoRN.-Steady and unchanged. Sales at 2oI1S
case.
RYR.--40c in store.
BUTTER. Steady at S@l2IS.
DRESSED HoGs.-Quoted at So. .40(G3.70.
BEEF CATTLE Finn, with sales 1t S2.5oI
SEQ
HIDSs.- Market steady: Green Country. So
5H; Green Salted, 6@6X Dry Salted, 9H@
12c Dry Flint, l3M14c.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-03-26

LIEUT.. Col. GALLI0AN.-t'roma let
ter received by Miss Gslligan. from her father,
we learn that he was wounded in Lis hand. at
the Pea Ridge battle. He was quite unwell
when the battle took place. but went in with
the rest and helped win. Mrs. Galligan, who
started TO 30 to her husband some days ago.
was. at last accounts, at Rolls. but the roads
were so horribly bad that it was uncertain
whether she would be able to make the trip
or not.
STRAssER, CoNcERr.-This long pro-
missed entertaiiment came of at the Metro
politan last eveang, and was decided suc-
cess in general asveli a. in particulars. The
trio Of prima donma-Miss Alice Dutton, Miss
Alice Hirschl and Miss Clara Kenkel-wers
the particular admir.sion of oil. The former.
for girl ten years orags. performs prodigies
on the piano, while the sscond 10 undoubtedly
the most brilliant violinist for her age in the
country. The latter entrsncsd the house with
her vocal charms. Individually they possess
qualities rarely found-collsctively they have
no difficulty in holding the most appreciativs
audience for hours They we're each encorsd
In turn, and responded handsomely. The
Meussrehor did itself honor. and the perform
sness Of Strasser, ON the violin, were - ever
ineomparsble-mors 90 than We have eve,
b, fore noticed.
The Hall was crowded to oveSfowing-
many being obliged to stsnd for want Of ssat'
Having been pronissd rare trsst By Mr.
strasssr, the public turned out s~ "as's acc
were not disappointed. We congratulate him
- also W do the public.
PErrrIos.-The following 10 copy
Of the petition spoken Of in our yesterday
issue. which will soon be presented to the Pso
pie Of this city for signatures. The documsn
seems to bs - good one - could be framed
Our citizens can examine Il ct their leisure an,
make up their minds - to whether they vii
sign It or not when presented:
10 the Honorable the Senate and Hovss Of RI
press"fasises in Congress ssssn6led:
The uudsrsignsd, eitisepa Of IN. INIT.
States. rsspscstully represent. that The pe.sss
by Congress Of . General Bankrunt M
earnestly desired By numerous elssses Of on
sitizsos. - An indispensable measure Of reli,
In view Of the sxisting state Of our nationl
afssrs
II 10 believed that the many importar
rights and interests which will b. effected 5
the leeislstien TINS proposed. can b fully DR.
tsetsd By the sstablishnsnt Of . uniform sy
ten Of banhUptsy throsghoat the Up::,
States. based upon such provisioas o viii :
eurs the relief Of hosest bat untortune
debtors, qpoa the surrender Of q cir pronert
aod % equitable distsibution Of IL -
aaeag thSaf sesditees, q IT