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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
ACCURACY AND DURABlLlT

these Scales are believed to be unsqusled.
The following 10 IN account Of the trial Of
Scales 1t the Vermont State Fair, 1858:
Correct and reliable standards Of measurement
value 70 correct principles Of dealing, and relia-
BILE currency. In view Of this CONFEDERATION,
the recent trial Of hay-scales, at the State
Fair, and its results are worthy Of note. We
premise By remarking that, st tho State Fair 1t
Montpelier last year, two competitors on scales ap-
peared and after tho trial, the first premium was
awarded to Mr.. John Howe, Jr., Of Brandon, for
hay scales, Of Strong 4 Ross patent and the ID
to E. al. Fairbanks + Co., Of st. Johnsbury.
The same parties met again in Burlington this
Fa prepared for thorough trial Of the respective
merits Of the scales the one party desiring TO
retain its new pre-sminenee, and the other deter
mined to regain the prise, A thorough trial was
instituted, and tho following were some Of The
severe tests sppiicd Five IONS VI rs;lss>A
iron were placed upon the scales, and the whole
mass moved first to one side and then 70 the other
Of the platform, and an additional weight Of 200
lbs, in 50 Id. Weights was weighed while the i've
tons occupied the various positions. Again 1000
lbs. Of iron were placed upon truck, and weighed
excessively on each Of the four corners OF tho
platform, and in tho centre Of It. Small weights,
Of from ~ lbs. to lbs. were then weighed.
Men were weighed, singly and together, and sin
Il there we're any variations. We are assured BY
one Of tho committee, before whom tho trial was
made. that Strong + Ross scales exhibited eur
pr;sisg accuracy through all the tests Of this &C.
veretfa, while the other scales, though correct in
many cases, did net show entire uniformity
throughout, especially. exhibiting variations Of
some consequence, whom the heavy weights were
moved to the different corners Of the platforms
The award Of diploma, for the best hsy-sealss,
vas accordingly made to Mr.. Howe.
Merchants and ethers arc invited to call and
examine large assortment Of
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

STILL ExERC1sED.-Thc idea that the
Democratic party still lives, and still
contains all its elements of strength and
determination to preserve the unity Of
the States and the Constitution, still
horrities our neighbor. He was much
in hopes that the party would die 1t
has always proven an enemy to such
political vampires as abound in the
racks of its enemies it has always been
a lion in the way OF cviI-doers, and they
me bound to keep up the cry that it is
dead whether or no. The Gazette has
announced its death SO many times that
il ? ssibly thinks it is so. Great liars,
Ike its editor, tell their falls hoods SO
oiien and SO earnestly, that they come
to honestly believe that they arc telling
tic truth. II it is really the opinion
that the Democratic party is dead,-if
tie Republicans are sincere in that
op.aion, we cannot see the necessity of
their opposition to it. Why 60 into
spasms over the dead !? Why call for
al'' against the dcfuncts Why marshal
the Republican hosts to fight phan-
tom? Nonsense 1t is perfectly we'll
understood to-day by the Republican
party that the Democratic element is
stronger than it has been for years, and
it is further known and decided upon
that they have got the same opponent
in the field that they have always had.
Ii plcases us however to have them raise
the cry Of the decease Of the Democrat.
&c party. 1t will have good effect.
Democrats will know that it is lie. but
Republicans may take it for truth and
count themselves too much out of dan.
ger to require an effort. Go ahead.
se'shbor. You may succeed in fooliug
portion OF your own household Int
Democrats will keep awake and At
~ork, notwithstanding.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
. 90 -! lWT11vMasfION

Late arrivals from Europe bring
fsrther rumoss Of the Isclination or de-
termiuatios Of the two leading powers
TO interfere and close out this little re-
bellion matter nov on hand. It is said
that the manufacturing interests Of Eng
land and France are being paralyzed on
account of the cotton being cut of.
Perhaps that Is 90 in fact We don't
doubt it in the least but how much
better off does our big brother John
Bull expect to be in that respect should
he commence to NEEDLE in our affairs.
All the cotton he would get to relieve
the wants Of the manufacturing dis
tricts would not serve him q day. There
is something to be said about that ques-
ton on this side. The probability 10
that these rumors are cencocted tor .
purpose, and by those who desire to
get ny war between European pow
ers and this government.
Great Britain and France will be ut
perfect liberty to bsg all the cotton they
can at several of the best cotton ports
within very few days. If they want
cotton let them come and get it. II
they want war it can be had on the same
terms.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
1Jh6 FEDERAL Fleet s4rreUe0
~ vtelesbsssig.
Fort Pillow Evacuated.
A Destructive Tornado in Vir-
ginia.
From Cairo.

OA1Os my SAs
Especial 70 The Chicago Tinss.l
The steamer Meteor arrived from the
Tennessee river this morning. She
brings no news Of importance.
A large squad of the expelled cores
poudents came down - passengers.
The others will follow immediately.
The Memphis papers Of the 18th an
nouuce the arrival Of the Federal feet
At vi. ksburg. 1t WAS moving up the
river and had been successful. Fort
Adams is about two miles below Vicks.
burg, and the presumption IL that 4
fight had taken place there.
The news of the evacuation OF Fort
Pillow and the retreat of the rebels to
Randolph is received here with every
demo nstration Of delight. The impress
sion prevails that though the defences
Of Randolph were constructed last cum.
mer, and are very extensive AMI formi-
dable, the armament having been re.
placed 80 hastily. the place will not
long withstand the Federal assault. 1t
is probable the move was only made as
q step towards the final evacuation OF
the river.
Especial to the Chicago Times
Or Fosr Pillow, VIA CA1Ro, May n.
From indications made apparent yes
terday, it is clearly evident that the en-.
envy have evacuated fort Pillow and
fallen back on Fort Randolph, . strong
fortiication on the second Chickasaw
bluff, ~ miles below their former posi-
ton.
Officers of the fotilla who went down
the river yesterday with flag of truce,
returned with the startling intelligence
that neither troops nor gun.boats we're
visible, and that Fort Pillow and the
river below a. far as the eye could reach
were deserted. The flag Of truce was
sent down for the purpose of complet-
ing an exchange Of prisoners which was
began some time ago at Corinth. Prep
arations were Immediately entered into
for reconnaissance of the gun-boats in
the vicinity of the fort. Towards even.
ing, however, . rebel skif made its ap.
pearance around Craighead Point, with
a flag Of truce. The steamer Kennel
having on board the rebel soldiers to be
released, went then to meet her. Nc
explanation was offered a. to why ou1
flag of truce was not answered in the
morning. The prisoners were given
up and the steamer returned.
There is not the least doubt that the
rebels have evacuated Fort Pillow. IL
their new position they can maintain q
more thorough defense and be less ex'
posed to the deadly fire Of our mortars
Fort Randolph, or as the rebels call il
Fort Wright, consists of succession o.
strong earth works aud batteries on the
I'd Chickasaw bluff, IS miles above
Memphis, and just opposite the southern
extremity of Island No. "a. The forti'
cations we're constructed early last Au'
tump, but the guns were subsequently
removed to Fort Pillow.
1t is expected that to day reconnoi
sance Of our gun-boats will be made
with view Of ascertaiDg the new posi-
ton Of the rebels.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
From PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, May FL.
The Bulletin contains the following
appeal received by telegraph to-day,
dated Fort Monroe, 2lst:
"Call upon the farmers Of the North
for supplies Of butter and eggs, and
send them here, to the care of Drs.
Hunt and Mccoy, of the Chesapeake
and Mill Creek hospital. Sponges, oil,
silk rags, bandages, lint and dried fruit
are also greatly needed. In the name
Of your suffering soldiers make this
appeal.
Signed JOHN HARRIS,
Secretary.
This appeal will doubtless be prompt
" responded to by the farmers Of the
North.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

TIE New Orleans Bee Of ,ho o.,
does not think the yellow fever III,
visit the city this year. "The Mavor
ard municipal authorities have been a..
lowed to retain their power and nr;v;.
leges in everything uuconnec,e,, v;,h
military affairs" No dificnl,;a. h...
taken place between the soldiers and
citizens. Tho Bee says: "'N
The Federal soldiers do not seem to
interfere with the private Newest" ~. sss" =. y
the citizenA, and have done nn, I;1' = :.
we arc aware Of to provoke d;fscn on..
The usual nightly reports OF arrests -,
v,agrancy, assaults, wouudine and kiIlins
have uDqusetionably been i;m;n..h ...t !
The city i = tranquil and peaceshle -
in the most quiet times"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
Terrific Tornado.

WHEELING, Va, Ney 81.
A destructive tornado occurred at
O'Clock this afternoon, which unroofed
and demolished the Lutheran Church,
occupied as school, killing three and
wounding six scholars. 1t also blew
down the steeple and partially unroofed
ST. Johns Episcopal Church. The
same tornado demolished tho upper
works Of the steamer Mariner, bound
down with troops. The captain, mate
and pilot were somewhat injured, but
no lives were lost. The hull of the
boat and her cargo were saved.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

ATEaSERS. EDITORS s-Nr. Heller, In biz
WI answer 70 my oommunication,h hes taken ID
vantage Of = typographical ssfee ~ regards the
date o. the claim, which Wa oosEsetsd After the
issue Of the paper. The account msntioasd NJ
after the date 81 the receipt. he'd intended 4
follow the matter up, had e net tssa fef beeksl
Swits, who With rapid strides sppsosshsd ne
while in eoavsrsation before the bank on the 18th
in brothsriy apiht pleased = send Ne 70 place
spelled With Mr.. HsNers four first letters. oour-
teously refused to 80, - not being sogpissnt Of
the place nor Of the road thereto, snd mot wish
ing to travel with broker Swits, nor hsviae pe-
euliar desire 70 meet him thsso or anywheeo else,
y It might not DO TO our mutual benefit
DR.. !. LANCER.
Davenport, May the IA, 1862. my15-dd
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
Capture Of Federnl Stores.

RoLLA, No., May go.
A train Of seventeen wagons, laden
with government stores, which left here
Monday, was overtaken to-day when
about twelve miles out on the Spring.
field road by band OF rebel guerrillas,
who burned the wagons and contents,
and carried of all the mules, SO in mum.
her
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23


The following extract from an edito'
rial Of the Chicago Time swilI strike the
public as being too near the mark to
admit Of any dispute:
"The country need not thank the
President of the United States for his
nroclama,ion pronouncing unauthorized
and void tho order of General Hunter
declaring forever free ali the negro
,laves in the States Of South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida. The country
need not thank him, because, ifhe had
done his whole duty hitherto, this pro-
clamation would not have been neces'
tary. Had he not sent out command.
ing Generals without specific instructions
concerning their treatment OF questions
affecting the relations of the govern
ment to the rebellion, or with iustruc.
tions 90 loose in this regard that the
Generals have construed them accord
ing to their own political predictions,
neither Fremont nor Phelps nor Hunter
would have committed the fduz pas
which have brought ridicule upon them
selves, contempt upon the government
and harm to the common cause OF the
Union. No thanks to the President
for laying down the law now as he
should have laid it down long ago"
Ever since the war broke out have
the people anxiously been expecting
that the President would make some
fair and square statement to the Gene'
rails in the field as to their duty in re-
gard 10 the institution" He had no
particular policy on the start !; he gave
no specific orders, but waited until some
epaulctted candidate for the Presidency
or some other high office, made an ass
of himself, then Mr.. Lincoln hastens to
till him that he is wrong! After the
mischief has been done, then he is as
ton-hed-the papers say ''indignant"-
and then he reverses the order. Sucf
management does not exactly come vi
to our idea of what President Of tn
United States of America should be
Very truly has our contemporary remark
cd that the country need not thank hin
for his proclamation.
From the same article we make tn
following extracts, to endorse the posi-
ton therein taken.
But the President reserves to him
self, as Commander-in-Ch Chief, the ques
ton of the exercise Of the supposed
power to declare the slaves of any State
or States Free" Right here we protes
that the President can do nothing a
Commander-in-Chief that he cannot Dc
rs Presid mt. The Constitution is BIZ
sole chart in the one case as in the 9th
cr. If there be any clause Of the Con
situation authorizing him to "declare tn
slaves of any State or States free, b.
certainly may exercise it at his discre
ticn. If there be not any such clause
his proclamation Of emancipation woul
be rs void as he pronounces Gen. Hun
ter's to be. He can no moro oYerrid
the Constitution as indispensable t
tho maintenance Of the Government
than the rebels can override it as indis
peusabe to the destruction of the Go,
ernment. When the President over
rides the Constitution he himself be
comes a rebel engaged in the destrut
ton Of the Government. These ar
truths so obvious as not to require illus
tratOn.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

Death Of Prof. e. A. HoDyoke.
LouIsvlIIs, May 81.
Prof. E. A. Holyoke, late princi pal of
the Female High School, and a native
Of Salem, Mass, died last night Of con-
He is universally lamentej.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
DRY GOODS.

SPRING AND SUMMER
- n r q q q ID - !.
G.. 8. VIM SLER,
has just received tho
Largest and Cheapest
FANCY &STAPLE DRY GOODS
-1vzR ovy8asD-
In the 0tate or IovvA
BOUGHT FOR CASH,
AND WILL BIZ SOLD
Cheaper Than The Cheapest.
CONSISTING IN PART OF
1900 pieces Merrimack and other prints.
500 pieces brown and bleached muslin.
300 pieces Lawns, Barages, Brilliants.
400 pieces Delaines. Cii.llies, Mohairs and Silk
Poplins.
800 pieces Domestic, Scotch, and other Cling
900 pieces Cottonades, Dsnims, Hickory, Checks,
Linen Drills, &c.
800 dog Hose, Gloves, Mitts, DC.
500 Summer Shawls, Of Ill kinds and qualities.
600 Silk Parssols and Sun Umbrellas, and every
other kind..of goods usually found in frst class
Dry Goods Store.
DOM't FNtI TO EENMet1ee
~=Tar.T4,
CHEAP & GOOD GOODS.
before purchasing. HNo trouble to show goods
at WHISPERS.
The Peerless
SPRING STEEL HOOP SKIRT,
The very latest and best in use, Just received.
900 for sale at New York price, At
wHISLERS.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

SECRETARY OF STATE.-The Iowa CITY
Press is in favor of nominating Goo. S.
Hampton, Esq, Of that city, for Secre-
tary OF the coming Democratic State
Convention. We are not intimately
acquainted with the gentleman, but
presume that he is highly qualified to
fill that position.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
791ecSIiic STATE c0IVE1II0I.

!. - 20, S:;::.ae - :, ;. -: ~ 5:
1leasDA1rH ,'raSr %r.
At the 0spiaa, ss9esnsisss, IT the pszposs -
uonina&ine Caadidasss fos the several State ON
e., 70 b elected II Ostobee. yis :-Ssastazy ef
0tese, Auditor u State, 1Fsasursr q 6tnss, Reg
lister Of STATE Laod Ones, and Attorney Geoseal ;
and - tesnsass snsh Other basins0 - ny soae
before then.
The basis Of county rspssssstatisa win - one
Daseats for every one hundred votes east for
STsraKn A. DoUoLAs, IN 1850, aad - for svsy
fnctieu oyse Afty.
Aseesaine 70 rule adopted st . former State
Conveation, no comfy can b Eepesssntsd by
proxy.
Tie several Dsmocsatic County Committees
throuehost The stats a1o reqaeeted % ceu Coon-
" Conventions, q 70 take Ssh nsesafes fee he
election Of Dsleestss y tie 6tsts Conventioa. -
may b according 70 the usags In their Esspssttvs
counties.
According 70 usage, the Convsntioo viii y
called 70 order q o'clock r. II. q the day 1ss-
ignsted In the call.
By order It State Dsmsefstie Executive Cen
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
DISEASES OF
HoTSoS Z ether DODostlcatel Animals

ID NRNBER OF THE ROYAL COLLFOY
IN Of Veterinary Sufgsoss London, II pos
AA sssssd Of the most perfect System 4
Horse doctoring Of any in the Wet II srsat
majority Of instances his cures ore complete, pse
naasntly lasting and rapidly aeeonplisAed, evea
Horses useless from disease and hitherto thoueht
to - ineuabls, Mr.. 8. treats With the happiest
results, rendering then At TO pssfoFn crdfnaey
work. NJ. S. Treatment 10 based On the leeiti.
mate sciences Of medicine, and hs pledges u 1--WE
on hin. Oalee - LeClairsis Stable, conner Of "a
and Perry st.
N. B.-Horse and Cattle medicines oan 30 he'd
Of HI. Scslly Ct nodssa4s prices. jas-d4w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

EAAGxA, FOsvD - CO.,
MANUFACTURES or
M usical Ins tr um en- ts .
- II - - y NJ u - &c,
547 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Great inducements offered 70 purchasers:
NEW AND SPLENDID PIANO F0RTES,
~ lew ~ 5000 for cash, and every instrument war.
nnted.
NEW PIANOS rented and tho rsnt applied to
aELoDEoNs 1 HARMONIOUS oon...at,y
on hand.
Bassd lsestrsssosessts,
We manufacture and import Band instruments
Of oil kinds. A full cot Of Brass Instruments for
warded for $3.50 cash.
EVERY KIND OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT,
and al kinds Of Musical Goods can b. furnished IN
our stock. Parties ordering BY letter and enclos-
OUR NEW GERMAN SILVER FIFE, peiee
$3.50, in case, 10 the best case ever made.
Gsstlavs! 0ssttars!
The demand for cur Guitars il constantly on the
increase because they do not crack or split in any
climate. Every Guitar Of our make 10 fully war
lauted
PRICES.
Ne Aahogony Guitar With patent head, in ease
No Rosewood Guitar, patent head in case, 10. Is
Ne3 extra beading, Ec..... ~
MOI +" oval back, Co.. Is
Nos 9 centrifugal bars, &C.. IS
Moo elegantly inlaid, and
We viii pack our guitars free Of charge, ion 70
esiPt Of the price from parties ont Of the city.
Cheap imported Guitars from - and upwards.
Basej0s! Dssjosl
We make the best banjos in the World Our
patent banjos with extra screws and tuning keys,
for.SOLO PLAYERS, have thrice the tone and
power # the ordinary Banjo Price, from So 70
$95, with case, according 10 finish.
Cheap Banjos, from 8 and upwards, Backlsy's
learning that instrument Price 81, copies sent by
mail. postage paid.
fringe, Sss5Mgs,
Really good Violin Strings are . rarity. We
AXE IL = point to keep very superior Strings. for
good players. Price ~ cents per cot. Sent 81
mail, postage paid. Beside the above 10 have
Italian, German, French and English strings. for
Violin, violincello, Double Bass, 10. Jeveliery,
dealers in Music, Books, Fancy Goods. 10 ere in.
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Sheet JRlssetc O1ed .Messjcal Booke.
Our catalogue Of Music 10 very extensive and
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day: Besides orr own publications w have I'll
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furnish foreign music. Dealers. Teacher Of Nm
sic, Heads Of SsmiBariss, Book Dealers and NeWs
Agents, can have their orders promptly filled and
forwarded by express OF mail.
The postage on Music sent BY nail 10 only about
ONE cent for each piece. This il the cheapest and
quickest way TO forward small packages. Hend
for our Catalogues oud circulars. Rensmbss The
name and number.
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my7.d&v1m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

HUMANE.-The New Orleans Della
announces that Gen. Butler has consent.
ed that communication be opened with
Mobile for the purpose of procuring q
boat load of -four in that market for the
use of our people also, that the Ope.
lousas Railroad may trauspor: hither
provisions Of all kinds and commune
cation may be had with the mouth Of
Red River, by means of steamboats,, so
that the live stock and provisions there
accumulated may be transported to New
O. leans.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.


III
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in sfsw wssh b. vssy simple ss0sdy, afsse
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aGsstio., and that drsal dissass. Cosssnp&iaa-
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Parties wishing tAs pesssription win please ID
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s WllIIAnDunsH,
ootsO-3aw Kings Ceanty, New Yesk.
10 Farmers AND FAMILIES d.
sirous u owning good Sewing Machine, thst \
simple in IL construction, strong and not liable
eet out Of order. one that makes thsstiteh alike
On both sides, one that doss net skip stitches q
unravsl, eas that viii ~ equally vsllsa thick 9
thin cloth, oas list viii run Over gathers With
out breaking, one that makes , uniform ssa0i
(lsaving no ridge underneath, one that win ~
any No. Of cotton thread, lnsn o. silk one Ia
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ct once, without hesitation, the LADD. WEE
STER co. Machine, sit Il the cheapest II u
| end" See advertissnsnt In another column
0I;esse Hsald. s## agl-dkvla
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

JOEL PARKER, the distinguished jurist
Of Massachusetts,, heretofore acting with
the Republican party, gives short bot
pithy piece Of advice to that party
through the Boston Journal. He says
evil you permit me to say that the
sooner the Republican party cuts iteelf
loose from all unconstitutional projects
whether they relate to emancipation by
probation, conquering States and hold
ing them as Territories, con6scation
without trial, or any other measure not
warranted by the CONSTITUTIONAL the
sooner it will begin to provide for it's
own salvation ?''
The advice will not be accepted. 1t.
however, suggests to all Constitution.
loving men, and all Union men, the ne
cessity Of cutting loose from an organi
zation controlled by abolitionism, ane
that suggestion will be needed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-23

OOsE O1s11oG1s0OeDs
1NHH UNDERSIGNED HAVE ASSOCIATED
! themselves esgethsr this day, foe Tie puspseu
q son1usfing the Hotel business at the LeOlaie1
Heuse, II this eity under The Arm name u 0illets
WiHts Morris. -
DAvasross, Nay 7th, 1862. q
]. O. W1HTS,
Tl ". Q. NORRIS.