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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL.
Mr.. Arnold, from tho Committee on Lake and
River Deierces, will report Tomorrow. The Com
1nittee recommends extensive repairs of the forti-
fcations at Mackinac, st. Clair river, Buffalo and
Oswego, the establi .hment Of n National Arno-
~ at Chicago for the casting of heavy ordnance,
depots for naval stores on Lakes Michigan, Erie
and Ontario, and the enlargement Of the Illinois
and Michigan Canal. The report embraces a
large amount of statistics relative to the Com
merce of tho lakes. 1t says there is no present
danger Of rupture with Great britain, but that
power has an advantage over Us In the St. Law
renee and Wcllani canal, capable Of admitting
gun boats from the Atlantic, which we ought TO
counterbalance, in order 10 be prepared Tor all
possible emergencies.
The Naval Committee OF the House will rec
ommend an appropriation of SIS 100000 to build
boats.
Advces from Hatteras s,ate that loyal blacks
from North Carolina help to man the feet of
flag officer Goldsboro, and to serve the guns which
have sunk ieb-l grE boats, and compelled the
surrender Of Roanoke Island.
Gen. T.. p Smith, lately at Paducah, has not
been rel ectel by the Senate. Objections to him
being made by Kentucky Senators, the noHina-
tion was laid over for the present
The Secretary Of War calls for proposals from
shippers, ship owners and express lines, by tele-
graph, mail or personal apple too, for estab-
fishing n regular daily communication between
Fort Monroe and Port Royal, llattfras ard Roam
oke Island NJ proposition OF speculative n 4
turo will be entertained, nor will the contract be
gwen to any person not in the line proposed.
Foreign News.
CAPE RACE, Feb. II.
The steamship Teutona, from Southampton thu
lst, passed this point this morning and was inter
cepted.
The Tuscarora has been ordered off from South
ampton by the British goyernI ent, ard has takel
up n position near the Needles.
The pirate Na,hville was still in Southampton
dock.
The reported naval engagement in the Mediter
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13

NEW MANuFACToRY.-M Wei
ton d Warmer have just opened new boot
and shoe factory. They will employ from
twenty to thirty vorkmen. Those who want
work made will find 1t to their interest to call
on them. They will also keep - usual the
largest stock Of Eastern work in the market.
Their new spring stock 10 already beginning
to arrive.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13
xDissol,sti0ss 0f P0rtsoersktso.

Diss0lssttOSs Of P0rtsoefsktp.
T~HE FIRM OF THOMPSON BROWN Is
this dayl ssolved BY mutual consent. All
debts of the hrm II be settled BY james Thomp-
son. Mr.. Brown yetiring from the firm. Mr..
Thomusou will continue the business at the old
stand. where he will always be ready to wait upon
si customers the public for all past f..
vors, he hopes 70 merit eontinusnes Of the same
September ., 1901. n,o,,o~,
l0-dtQ AkA bkOWN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13
From Washington.

W4sHTEbION,
The official report Of Lieut.. Commanding Phil
Inns. Of the Conestoga. to Flag gOficcr Foote, and
the latters official account Of the capture CT Fort
Henry. are published, but present no new features.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13
DISEASES OF
Horses Il other Domestic ted Animals
MIR. q. TLkY',

~ MEMBER OF TIE ROYAL COLLEGE
I>a Of Veterinary Surgeons Lonion, is pos
lAA sesseI of the most perfect system Of
Horse loctorins Of any in the West. In great
majority Of instances his cures are complete, per
manen,ly lasting and rapi i!y accomplished, even
Horses u.eies from disease and hitherto thought
to be incufablc, Mr.. :. treats with the happicst
results rendering them 1T to perform ordinary
work. MIR ; u Treatment is based IN the iegiti-
mate sciences Of medicine, and he pledges TO give
satisluetlen all who may confer. their patronage
on him Office a. LeC.aire's s3tsSle, corner 0. ~
and Perry It.
=. 3. Horse and Cattle medicines can be had
Of MIR Scnily at moderate prices. jag ddv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13
NUMBER lO2.

NEW-YORk.
81 & SO FRANKLIN STREET,
West of Broadway, near Tsyler's Saloon.
WICKS, SMITH & co.
IL Are now ready to offer to the
Trade their Entire stock Of Do.
NEsTtC AND FOREIGN DRY
GOODS. embracing
1000 Pclxss.
Al less than Market Rates!
1000 Pkgs. Madder Prints,
STANDARD MAKES.
1000 Pkgs. Brown & Bleachod
Sheetings.
10, 900 Pieces British Dress
Fabrics,
UNDER IlE CENTS.
5000 Pieces, under is Cents.
ELANNELs,
WHITE GOODS,
HOSIERY,
wOOLENs!
VIC ks, SMITH = co.
ja5lllm
CITY .f.v'D OU.VTK'
ORDERS
w N II ED.
ESQU'HE OF
| JOHN l.. COFFIN,
| - NJ
BASEMENT OF STATE BANK
dt2l-dtf
RICHARDSON, WEST & CO.,
POWER PRE s. BOOK h JOB PRINTING
EsTaREl9 fy.WE.sT,
Eriggs' BLOCK, Perry ST.,
DAVENPORT IOWA.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13

SOLDIERS AND PIKs.-Night before
last five boys Of the 10th Regiment, broke
guard and came down towD. and after skylark-
ing awhile smashed iu large pane Of glass in
front Of Stanley's Eating II ouss on Main street.
and took about half . dozen pies, and went
back to camp. The proprietor made fuss
about it. and Col. Sanders got > description Of
one Of the offenders and brought him up. and
from him got track Of the entire crowd. They
are nov fourishing in the Guard House. and
doing other psnance in the way OF extra duty.
which will be of advantage to them in NOR
al point of view. At least.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13

DissOlegtiOae Of fPNrtMerSIaip
vyyHE Co-pAR1FERSHIP HERETOFORE Ex-
/ isting under the frin and name Of J. J.
Humphrev& Co, in the Scott House Hotel business,
exnir.d on the lst Of February by limitation. The
undersigned is alone authorized to use the name
of the old firm in settlement.
* J.J. HUMPHREY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13
The Fl. Pickens Affair a Humbug.

EALTIMORe, Feb. L.
The repor.ei bsmbariment at Fort Pickens is
4 humbug, and was originated BY Southern
Rahels
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13

ENCOURAGING News. The dis
patches received from the South, yesterday,
relative to the battle at Roanoke leland, ere
Of the most encouraging character. Though
It cost some blood and NO email amount of
treasure to capture that point. the result pr 81.
ably stones for all thousand times over.
Our brave troops have gained . foothold in
North Carolina which the Rebels deemed Of
the greatest importancs-thsv have fairly
opened the way to pour powerful force into
that State and into Virginia. by which means
rear movement can be made against the
Rebel army Of the Potomac. and which. taken
In connection with the operations of our army
at Washington, will be almost sure to break
the back of rebellion within the next few
months. This may be counting too fast. but
appearances are at present in our favor. The
Rebels have been taught that We have no more
Bulls Runs for them to make capital out 8
and that the farces Of Ball's Bluffs. Be- -,
and Lexington. are not to be repeat = :.
expense. We have had enough o,.s.. ...,
Of fighting. and are now CO. =. - g.. .one.
thing more rational. and = ,o,s .nh.t.r,;.,
Good news is pos'' -. ~ u.s ~. aoo,
Ho' ''o'''s ''s" ne rebellion Is mastered.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13

BAUDER's MANUFACTOaY.-At this
establishment on Main street above Third. :
good number Of mechanics are constantly at
work turning out farm machinery Of various
kinds. We understand that they are making
about 800 Corn Cultivatots, which are esid to
be . very superior article. about twenty Of
their premium Corn Shelters and twenty
Threshing Machines for the Spring and Sum
mer trade. In addition. they are mskine
other machinery, and doing . large amount Of
repairing. This concern 10 evidently doing .
healthy business, and has become ono OF our
this firm in every respect worthy Of patronage.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13

CHOICE GRAPE VINEs-Dr: J. Hall is
getting up club for the purpose Of procuring
hardy and choice grape vines at Wholesale p,i.
ces from DR.. G. w. Grant. Of New York Those
who wish to treat themselves and families to
this sure and most delicious Of fruit, can be
furnished with vines ct cost and carriage by
contributing to the club such sum - they may
desire to appropriate for that object. Orders
and cash can be eft at N. Jordan's grocery,
on Second street, any time before the 9Th Of
March. where. at the same time. any one anx.
ious for Information respecting the best kind of
vine and method Of cultivation, can sec DR..
Granite illustrated catalogue.-Gassste.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13

J. q. SlaOREHs
= O0 PUMP AAKER.-OFFlCE, OPPOSITE
II Post O0se, Dsveapest, lewa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13
1909.
1902.

1902. 1869.
D4 VENPORT, rock ISLAND, GALFV4
AND DUBUxEE
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-13

30 - now 4 BROWN,
A TTORNEYSAND COUNSEAon0 - -"
n and Notsries Pablc. -
Il 3 RsovN. United States Commissioners.
n..,c.~At Louis A. Macklot's Exchange Of
dee, Davenport, Iowa: oste-u
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-06-06

1t gives me pleasure to report the brillian,
success Of the expedition sent out on the 18th
inst, under Col. Elliot, with the 22l Iowa
cavalry. After forced marches, day and
night, through very difficult country, and
INSTRUCTED by the enemy, he finally succeeds
in reaching the Mobile and the OHIO rial
road. at Bonneville, at clock A. NJ, on
the Both.
He destroyed the track in many places
both south and north Of the town, blew up
one calvert, and destroyed the switch and
track, burned the depot and locomotives, and
* train of 26 cars, loaded with supplies OF
every kind, destroyed 600 stand VI small
arms, 3 pieces Of artillery, and a great
quantity of clothing and ammunition. and
paroled 1000 prisoners which he could not
kee? with his cavalry
The enemy had heard of his movements.
and had a train Of box aud platform cars,
with flying artillery and 5000 Infantry rum
ming up and down the roads to prevent him
from reaching it. The whole road was lined
with pickets for several days.
Col. Elliot's command suhsisted upon
meat alone such as they could find in the
country.
For daring and despatch this expedition
has been distinguished in the highest degree
and entities Col. Elliot and his command to
high distinction. Its result will be embar-
RAISING to the enemy and contribute grcatly
to their loss and Generalization.
lie reports the road full OF small parties
OF the rctreating enemy, scattering in all d.
rections.
(Signed) JoHS PORE,
MAJOR General.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-06-06

NEW YoRE, fth.
The prize schooner Lucy l.. Holmes was
captured while escaping from Charleston for
Nassau. on the the 9th nit, by the gunboat
Santiago. She has 10 bales OF cotton.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sd.
Neither the steamer Me.amora or the Mas
achusetts have yet arrived from up the
James River, but are hourly expected
The steamer State Of Maine arrived to-day
from W hitc House. with ab0ut $50 OF the
wounded In the recent engagement. These
are among the w0rs. eases, and which it was
thought would not be safe to carry such
distances rs to New York or Philadelphia.
Gen. Dix assumed command here yesterday.
lie Immediately reported to Gen. Mcclellan,
who assigned the troops at Norfolk, Ports
mouth Suffolk and vicinity u his command
as separate crops.
Gen. WOOL issucia parting order commend
ing the troops for their discipline and eliclen-
cy and deriving consolation for his regrets at
parting from the knowledge that they here
after will be Commanded bya General who
can appreciate such sodjerly qualities.
Gen. " DOL and staff it is understood will
proceed to Baltimore by special boat to-lnor-
row night. Sixty-nnc p iSOners arrived
from White House this forenoon. They were
captured on Saturday
PHifApELPAiA, 18th
The steiner Whellcn has arrived from
White House with 400 wounded pennsylya
MIA soldiers from the Chick homiuy.
GAIT IhpEN, Of Cas,iuc, before reported
mortally wounded, was We learn. only slight
ly wounded in the neck, at the battle Of
Hanover Court House.
W AsuINGToS. ith.
The act furnishing frauds by officers max
ing contracts has been approved by the Pres
idcnt. 1t requires officers making contracts
to swear that they have concluded the same
without any benefit or advantage to them
selves. The penalty is not less than 100 dol,
lars and imprisonment.
The official report Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury, states that the public debt on the
10Th oil May was $i9l As. PSI, at the aver.
age rate oil interest.
The Sub Committee on Ways and Means
have had daft Of tn, rcw tariff bill pr,ut-
ed for tic private use Of tie Committee.
BALtlNpEr, ittf.
BRIG. General Howard AMI the s.n OF
Lieut.. Howard who were wounded in tn
late battle, both arrived in the old Point
boat. The former hal lis arm amputatcl
Both have gone North.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-06-06
McCLELLAN's IlEApQrARrERs, }
June 81, Pm.


Two days Of the battle of Richmond have
been fought, on both of which our troops
have been victorious. The loss on both sides
is heavy. The battle was opeaed by the en-
envy making an attack on Gen. Casey divs.
ion, camped near the Seven Pines on the
turnpike leading over Bottom bridge, and
within seven miles Of Richmond.
The attack was made about 5 o'clock On
Saturday, by Gen Hills division, com posed
Ct five rebel brigades-the rebel troops being
mostly from South Carolina, Virginia and
Georgia.
The fight there was disastrous. General
Casey's troops were forced to retire before
superior numbers, leaving all their camp
equipage and twelve batteries.
Col Ba,ly, in endeavoring to sve his bat
teries, was killed. Some of the troops in
this division, from New York and Pennsyl-
vania, behaved very badly. Many of the of
feers we've killed in attempting to rally their
men.
Gen. Heintzeman. on ascertaining the re-
suit ordered forward portion Of the divis-
ions of Generals kearney and Hooker, 10 re-
gain the day.
Gen. Kearney's men, on being brought in
TO action, charged with the ayonet, driving
the rebels before them like sheep, regaining
all the lost ground but half mile. Night
coming on. operations were brought to a
close.
Gen. Summers two divisions, (Geneysls
Sedgwick and Richardson) crossed the Chick
ahominy about three O'Clock Saturday after
noon, taxing 2 position ON General Heintzle-
man right.
Here they encountered Gems Ion,str,et
Raines and Huger's divisions, the a,wer VI
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" omen are figuring largely in tho
war. Besides their achievements as butchers
IN Winchester, they succeed equally as well
us spies The correspondent Of the \ York
i"Tes, with Gen. Banks division, states that
an accomplished courtezan, named Relic
lloyd, who bad been hanging around our
camp Tor some time, an hour prey ioas to an
attack on Col. Henley, at Front Royal, went
out ON rise Of ground south Of the tqsn.
and was seen to wave her handkerchief to-
ward the point from which the centre N tho
attack was made.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-06-06
An Incident of the War.

W doubt there VIII lie numberlcss minor
incidents connected with this rebellion which
when recorded, Will seem almost as strange
as fiction and will stir the warm blood Of
the ritri1tic soldier and the generous heart
cd lai and gentlemen, who though not
privileged to g to the wars, nevertheless
have not forgotten to follow those who have
buckled on the armor Of stern war, with
their prayers, aud offerings Of money and
clothing. During visit last winter to an
other portion of Hancock county we learned
the following rather interesting incident
which may not be unintcrcsting, though it
may not be well spiccd with the g" horrors Of
war.
Among the boxes and lales of clothing
sent 70 tie Sanitary Commission, t. he for
warded just where that association deemed
proper, Was one from town in tbs county.
and i; was package Of nittens. \ young
miss with warm heart and fsimble fingers.
knit pair OF niee white mittens, aud wrote
a note and put into one ef taem, sapp2sing
that she should never hear anything more Of
the matter In January the following letter
was received by hzr. witch tells It's own
- trv
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often suiIieed even when coupteracted by
great public ealamties and by bad institu-
tons, to carry civilization rapidly forward,
No ordinary misfortune, no ordinary mis-
mana cement. will do 50 much to make ma
ton wrctched. as constant progress OF
physical knowledge and the constant effort
OF every man to better himself, will do to
make nation prosperous. It has often been
found that proluse expenditure, heavy taxa
ton absurd commercial restrictions, corrupt
tribunals, disastrous wars, seditions. rcrso-
cuticns, connlgrations. inundations, have not
been able to destroy capital so fast as the ex-
crtions Of private citizens have been able to
create it,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-06-06
n Tie Washington ~ar Of Friiay la.

y Tie Washington Nar OF Frihy last
has the ioli5 wing
" \ day Ok twl since VIC Unlimited That
tie recent action at Hanover Court II Iusc.
Va, WIS Il ere mp riancc in the effect ut
Is r1sIl upon Gcu. Moi Hans op'r,tiJns
Immediately ia tg1U; D, kichn nj. We had
reference - the entire destruction Of the rail
rlmmnnloSian from Richmond. north an
cast, fkrsy 70 grow ont 81 il. Already We
have news ot that achievement The FRED
rriek'burs AMI Richmond Railroad bridsr,
fre haH4sel irvt lon :arr -, the SJLih Anna
has hcen completely Destroyed hy our Sixth
Cavalry, and Richmond is therefore wholly
cut Of from Frederirk.hurg. Glrl,u~, He,
the Piedmont re- IN, the valley, the Western
Virginia mouth Of the james Ri,cr-thar IT,,
of the only means oil communication that
can be available 10 the rb.ls iar any trans
pprtatiOn OF men, munitions or provisions.
Tins success viii b. likely T. force the relp-ls
- fight before Richmond, it not before dis
posed = Do -, as it greatly circum-cribss
tseir means OF retTcatin. from their clpital
II abo threatens them with speedy star,a-
ton, as three -four,hs Of the food of their
army, doubtless, necessarily came 70 them via
Staunton, tharloit,SilIt and GoTdonsyllls."
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g-rhc editor Of the Wheeling InfeHegenc,r
who was present with Gcacr4l Fremont,
when the order came to reinforce Banks.
says the order Was obcycd with remarkable
promptncss
:" On Saturday last, late in tie div. Gen.
Fremont received t dispatch from the S,cre-
tary OF War to fall back, with his entire cum.
mani, 10 the support Of Gsn. Binks, and at
daylight OH S4Hday tie troops comInsnced
breaking cltnps. by Regiments. and by tive
- clock m tic day that whole army Of over
10000 men were on the move. 1t was
grand sight TO sec them breaking camp. They
t5as mp their lire Of march with colors ilyinr
and hands playing. The day was most
beautiful one, and the mountain air was just
braeing enough 10 he inspiring The trolIs
were in excellent mood. Within the Last u
hours they had Succeeded in getting full IA
tons something which they had not had for
several days precious They were eager for
fight, and the whole linc san, cxultan.
songs as they filed Ell; INTO the main road.
The narclt Tor the fist twenty miles WIS
slow and hard HE r1als were rutt-d as
dep Is they coull b., aad the heavy artillery
was Irassc along wiki graf dllh,ulty. many
oil the pieces requiring SIX, GIT and even
tn h9Fs :. Ihe hrst days .utncy was !,
the upper crossing pt tie spath branch Of the
Pot mac. the rlacl where The tcbcl, had burn.
the brl l.e, ard which We were ubh.ci to
span With r9n,unn. Ihc IL xtday march
~4s Ia;eaaei T. b. dtst4nor OF some -
nil =. 10 point between Pctersbur: ani
M75r-f'i. W pr. sums It vas mad. ns tho
ta'ser.d VS. hnfrYIns t1rHarl With ll-rc'7i.
What the finale OF the march viii b., 4
course Is 4 matter only Of srcc Ia,iol. We
Viii al. know IN day " two"
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II Commend u. to your " ia, and forty i"

u Commend Us 10 your q" lat and forty i"
men during the warm summer months
They are the solid men Of the country
Nothing dis,arhs their quic, sai, Of forty
mills in fiity hours 10; even the alarm OF
fire, nor tie retreat ot General II the Union
army. With them, this world moves on har
nonioa,ly and well, 50 long as good dinners
and good cigars can be had. Your lank and
lean men are always going otf half cooked.
getting into hot water, turning the world
UPSIDE down every twcnty-lour hour, or Of
sener. Such have n peaceful sluuIbcrs after
dinner, nor quitt dreams by night. Bat the
ricthorIc, gagl-natgred, round man, is al
ways ready to sleep or ride. We jus, saw
one OF these domestic animals, from our
- front window leave the sidewalk and
plant himself on lumber team for ride Of
twenty rods, b. cause " il is 50 much easier
10 ride than 1t Is 10 walk" With him,
ride means 80 much labor sayed-so much
bone aud muscle vitality saved up for future
nse, His philosophy is worth much TO him.
and he will live out all his days,-because
no Indians will shoot him, be will not 20 to
the wars, and he will neither wear himself
out nor scare the spirit from the earthly ten
ement until he is too lazy to live.
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sure OF driving us this time to the Chicka-
hominy and beyond but they had made
the unfortunate mistake of estimating the
strength of our reserves by the weakness Of
our advance. Most bitterly di they pay FOL
their mistake
Pressing eagerly forward with confidence
| OF victory, they were met by the trained
troops tf Heintzleman and Sumner. whose
unyielding columns checked their fierce as
sault, turning the tide OF battle everywhere
against them and forcing them at the point
CT the bayonet, on towards Richmond.
1t was their turn now to break aud run,
/ and their losses of the Sabbath left them lit
tie cause of rejoicing over the trihing gain
OF Saturday. Severely did the rebels suffer
on this as we'll as on the previous day, from
the well directed fire OF our artillery, pling
the ground with the slain. Terrible also to
them were the repeated charges of our solid
columns, pressing them back step by step to
the last point OF endurance, when they broke
AMI run, inglouriously leaving behind them
many of their men and officers as well Is
privates and prisoners in our hands,
The Tunes Washington Dispatch says the
publication Of the order charging the boun-
diaries of Gen. Mcclellan Department, and
increasing the forces OF his command, is
hailed with general applause in Washington.
1t is the first sure indication that President
Lincoln has assumed the direction of war
matters.