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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
From Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, May 10.
The steamer Commodore arrived in
port this afternoon, and now is in the
harbor with between 600 and 700 sick
and wounded.
The boat fion Fort Monroe arrived
this T. NJ.
BALTIMORE, May II.
The boat from Old Point states that
our troops crossed to the Virginia shore
on Friday night. Whilst the rip Raps
shelcd Sewell's Point landing was
made at W,lloughby's Point, at the spot
selected by President Lincoln,the previ-
Gus day. He was among the fist who
stepped ashore. The rebels fled at the
advance Of our troops.
Late adviccs state that Gen. Weber
Was within miles Of Norfolk.
The Merrimac remained all day of
Cianey Island
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
Ffom New HOuk.

NEW lOkK, May ~.
The prize schooner fast arrived here
this attern on, having been captured
off Prices 1I!et while trying to run the
blockade, by the bark Restless. Her
crew ran ashore. set her on fire and es.
capped, but our boats boarded her, ex-
tingnlsbed the flan es and towed Der of.
She had British colors and cleared from
Nassau, n. p. for New York.
The schooner Medora arrived here
from Fort P,ckcns this p. NJ. She LEI,
the Fo't on the Oath ult., and reports
that upto that time the rebels we're
|, still in possession Of Pensacols, having
force Of IL 900 men there.
Gcn. Arnold was awaiting reinforce.
ments aud gun-boa.s before attacking
Pensacola. l'asss s. sssi s.. q
I 4he health Of the troops .was aood.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
The Grea, Rire N Toy.

TKoY, May II.
The Ere commenced Saturday noon
and ragged till rundown. It caught in
the covered bridge over The Hudson
river, belonging to Rensellser & Sara
toqa Railroad. One thousand feet Of
the bridge was destroy cd. The wind
blew furiously and carried the burning
brands to various parts OF the city, set
ting on fire large number Of places,
which is the cause Of SO many fires in
different directions. The fi.e depart
ment could not do much to stop the
confagra,ion. After The FIRE had burned
halt of the blocks on both sides Of the
river street, it was arrested, but IN the
meantime, made fearful progress in the
4th, Sd and partly in the I'd wards, most
of these being private residences, and
among the best in the city.
The whole number If buildings de-
stroyed is between e hundred aud six
hundred. Loss estimated at $4,000, 900.
Total insurance one hundred and fourteen
thousand dollars. The business portion
ofthe city suffered comparatively little.
Among buildings destroyed are Troy
Union Bridge, 9th Street Presbyterian
church, Scotch Pres, Methodist, Free
Chapel, Orphan Asylum, Children's
Asylum, Eenselaer Polytechnic losti.
tote, Troy Academy Warren's Fe.
male Charity School. Union Hotel,
Washington Hall, Hotel and Troy CITY
Bank. Among the heaviest sufferers
are Gurley's, mathematical instrument
makers, and Shield L. Green's s:ove
foundry. The area burnt over is about
SO acres.
A great number of persons arc thrown
ont Of employment. Several lives were
lost, among them DR.. Cary, Physicians
Ransom and Haight. There were some
ton ncrCOnc ,niSSlup.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
Fort Pillow News.
FLAG SHIP bE~ToN, ABOVE
EAnr YfIlnw l.... III

FLAG SHIP sE~ToN, ABOVE
~, FoKr PILLOW. May H..
10 q. "fIles, Secretary OF the N,ry.
Inc naval engagement, for which
me fe5e'' have been preparing, took
pla this morning.
A rebel h.e, Of eight iron.clad gun
boats, four Of them rams, came up hand
somev.
The fight lasted an hour. Two rebel
gnn-boa's were blown up, and one sunk,
when the enemy retrea,cd precipitatel !,
under the guns OF the fort.
Only two OF our vessels enoaoed
The Cincinnati sustained some iriu,y
from rams, but will be IN a fighting con
dItiOn tomorrow.
Capt. Stemble distinguished himself
and was seriously wounded.
The Benton is uninjnred.
The rebel sqnsdron is supposed to b,
commanded by Hollins.
Signed G. II. DAVIS,
Commanding the Mississippi Flotill'
pro tenn.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
\ Plank.

The blowing is a.plank which we
tini IN tie Platform al the Republican
party, Aao~n as tie Chicago Platform
The tcolle justly view with alarm
tho reckless extravaganza which per
vaies ev ~ department OF the Federal
Government; q le.uln to rigid economy
and accountability j, indispensable to
arrest The systematic plunder Of the
pubic tfeasnry by favored psrfisans
whilst tic recent starllin. develop
mcnts oi frauds ana corruption a,
the Federal metropolis show that an
entire change Of administration i.
impcratively demanded"
Representative Dawes Nep) says
"in tic nrst year of Republican
Admins ration, which came into powel
upon prof ssions Of reform and retrench
ment, there is indnbtablc ovidenc,
abroad in The land that somebody ha
plunderea the pubic treasury we'll niel,
IN that slngle year, as much as the en-
tire c:rrent yearly expenses of the Gov
eminent during the Administrator,
which the people hurled from power be
cause Of is corruption"
Comment would be snpeihous.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
The " ar n virginia.

NEW KENT G. H., May 1O-sPM.
The pursuit Of the rebels by General
Stoneman has been, 10 every respect,
successful. His headquarters are now
here, 81 miles from Richmond, while
the advance, composed of eight Illinois
cavalry, Is five miles ahead. The enemy
is in sight, but are gradually falling
back. The inhabitants, in nearly every
instance, have left.
1t is said that the rebels will make a
stand at Bottom Bridge. Is miles from
Richmond and the head waters of the
Chickahominy river.
Gen. Mcclellan, with his army, is
rapidly following within a few miles.
Cumberland, small town on the
Pamnnkey river, two-anda half miles
from here, was destroyed by the enemy
and is now occupied by Us.
The rear guard OF the eremy is
Longstreet's division, consisting of ten
regiments of infantry, two ba,terys and
one regiment OF cavalry, had an engage.
ment yesterday with our advance, near
Stater's Mills, three miles from here.
Fourteen of TIE rebel cava.ry were
killed, and a number captured.
Howell Obj was here last night, bu,
lett this morning.
The enemy's retreat has been admir-.
ably accomplished, carrying almos,
everything with them.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13

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sirous Of owning good Sewing Machine, that il
simple in its construction, strong and not liable
get out Of order, one that makes the stitch alike
on both sides, one that doe. net skip stitches OF
unravel, one that will sew equally we'll on thick OF
thin cloth, one that will run over gathers With
out breaking. enc that makes a uniform scam,
(lesving no ridge underneath,) one that will use
any No. of cotton thread, linen OF silk, one tia
will last for years on all kinds of work in short
ono that is not more trouble than it is WORTH buy
at once, without hesitation, the LADD, WEB
STER co. Machine, it is the cheapest In .as
cnd." See advertisement in another column
Chicago Head ag4-d&vlm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
NEW ANDSPLENylD fIANO FORTE

as lew as 5000 for cash, and every instrument war
ranted
NEW PIANOS rented and the rent applied to
the purchase. -
on hand.
Rand Instruments.
We manufacture and import Eand instruments
oc all kinds full set OF Br. 50 La truments for
warded for Sl5Q cash.
EVERY KIND OF MUSICAL IN5TRU MENT,
and all kinds Of Musical Goods be furn shed in
our stock. Parties ordering by letter and enclos-
ing the monev, can depend upon prompt attention
oUn >kW GERMAN SILVER FIFE, price
S7.5o in case, i, the best case ever made.
Guila, Guitars!
| Tho demand for our Guitars is constantly on the
increa &C. because they do not crack or split in any
climate. Every Guitar OF our make is fully War
| ranted
PRICES.
! No Mahogany Guitar, with patent head, in case
with extra set OF Strings, ..........@io
No Rosewood Guitar, patent head In case, &C. 10
Nos extra beading, dc..... ~
NOD oval back, &c......... %
Nos F." centrifugal liars, &c :. 30
No6 elegantly inlaid, and
| finished in superior STYLE. %
| we VIII pack our guitars Tree vi cLaoc, Oh 1C-
ceipt Of the Price from parties cut Of the city.
Cheap impvr, ed Guitars from 81 and upwards.
HuNjOs! Bgrjos!
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
lower Of the ordinary Banjo. Price, from s. to
$25. wi case, according to finish.
Cheap Rapjos, from 81 and upwards, Buckleys
new method for the Banjo. The best book for
learning th at instrument. Price ST. copies sent by
mail, postage pa d.
Sssings, Strtngs,
Really good Violin Strings are rarity. We
axe t 2 point to keep very superior strings, for
good players. Price u cents per set. Sent by
mail, postage paid. Beside the above we have
itaIian, German, French and English Strings for
Violin, Vioncelo Double Bass, &c. Jewellers,
deal. in Music, Books, Fancy Goods, &c are in
vted to give our Strings trial.
Sheet Music and Musical Books.
! Cur catalogue Of Music is very extensive and
popular and we ere publishing new music every
day. Besides our own publications have all
of the music published in the country, and can
furnish foreign music. Dealers, Teachers of Mu-
sic, Heads CT Stminarie Book Dealers and News
Agents, can have their orders promptly filed and
f,.wsrdea by express or mail.
TIC portage on Nrsic sent by mail is only about
one cent for each piece. This is the che sp.>t and
qri,kcst way to forward small packages. Send
fer cur t..ogccs oEd circulars. Remember The
name an. number
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81 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
myI-dGwIm
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13

CHANGED HANDs.-Wm. 81. Gallup, Of
the Marshal county Times, has sold out
his paperto Mr.. E. N. Chaplin, who will
run It under The name Of zhn Time.
~ Ne0ss Tasg Ga Awaz 49,
ak~s1z ssal ssrssEsl
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
APE MOTION
TO COJvzU0PTIE.ES.

The Advertiser, having been restored 70 healu.
In flew weeks BY . very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years With . severe lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption
10 ANXIOUS to make known TO his fellow-sudsrsrs
the means Of cure.
To al who desire It, hs will send . copy Of tie
prescription used free ofcharge, with the dirse-
ton for preparing and using the same, which thy
will find sURB CuRs 1oR CoNsUnrrIoH, ASTHMA,
BRONCHITIS, 40. TIE only object Of the advef-
tissr In sending thspressnption ID to benefit the
afflicted, and spread information which he con-
eeives to be invaluable. and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, - it will cost them nothing,
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription win please ad-
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
WlLlrAMsDu1oH,
oct3O-3mw Kings County, New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13

One week ago the country was elec'
tri6ed by the glad tidings that YORK
town was cvacnated-tbat that rebel
stronghold, located in one OF the strong.
est positions on the continent, ana de-
Tended bv the very flower Of the rebel
army, hs. succumbed to the superior
force brought against it By General Nc
GILLIAN That was indeed most glori'
ops new. and called forth more general
Qualification and enthusiasm than any
other single act OF the war.
The victory thus achieved has been
improve upon every day since. Not
an hour have the troops of the enemy
been permitted to rest-not an hour
has been allowed them TO retreat be.
yond the reach of our arms; bit con-
stant'y aad without intcrmission have
our brave men hung on the enemy s
rear, or made rapid marches to ou,flank
him. Several pitched battles have been
fought dining the pursuit, and every one
has resulted in a victory to our arm >.
At evcfy point Gen. Mcclellan has
shown tlst his superior military skill
was eqnal TO the emergency.
Our ia,cs: adviccs from tie Peninsula
are of the most gratifying character.
Our forces are within only few miles
OF the rebc! capital, ana are driving the
enemy b ore them most preclpltate
ron,e, anl with great slaughter. Our
gunboats are forcing their way up James
river, our army is probably at the
Chickahominy, about fifteen miles from
the capital, and 1t can be but day or
two at tie tar,hest before Richmond
will be ours. And when that point has
fallen, the rebel cause in that State is
dead.
The great naval success in Norfolk
harbor, which has resulted in the re-
taking Of the city of Portsmouth and
the Navy Yard, and the demolition OF
the Meriinac, will carry Consideration
and dIsmay into the heart Of all rebel
dom. Their strong naval arm has tell
eess their exertions to b'lng out a
monster ~ iron that would Destroy our
navy ard pa. our scaboard in jeopardy
have come to naaght. The Merrimac
was Lc>taoye.i by the hand that created
i, and the cnti!e naval force of the reb.
els IS composed Of the gunboat feet or
tie Mis- sissippi, and what piralcal crafts
they may have on the high seas. Th'
boats on The Mississippi are !emmed i,
on both sides, and Will soon be sunk o
captured. 1t is only a matter that fey
days mus decide, and there is but or
way 10 which the decision can be made
AS for the OTHER naval foiee,i it will 500
become As useless to the rebel cause q
the bogus constitution which the ira
tore are vainIy cndeavoring to establish
A PlAIN Misunderstanding Of GcI
Mcclellan, the Philadelphia Inquir'
very pertncnt|y remarks that "hc hi
patiently and silently borne oppositio
open aba~e.and the extreme anxiety an
responsibility of his important rositio
but how tie clouds lift, and, when II
end comes, there viii he found {,
hlrence aud system in his entire pla
from first to last which will close IL
mouths u his abuscrs, and make the
hidc Their heads tor very shame" II
Impure, IS 3 conservative icpublca
paper, q 4 one of the few that has r
trained I'm condemuing tie your
Genera. military ability.
o
\ Plank.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
J. A. READ. M. d.,

L No. %, corner Main ami Third streets, Dav
export, Iowa
Or. REID can DO consulted 1T his Office ct oil
oours Of the day and night, unless professionally
engaged. aept25
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13

CONFEssEs HIS SINs.-The editor Of
the Rochester Democrat, heretofore one
OF the reyilers Of Mcclellan, and who
lately wrote from "as near yorktown "A
it is prudent to CO." writes confession
of his former nonsense, and admits the
Generals plan is progressing noiselessly,
but efficiently, and that it will be sue.
sssshb with the leastpoaible loss Of life
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
Dt&8OlaEklO1l,
CLARK Il AOhr

hEALERS IN CARRIAGES, BUGGIES,
- Pianos and Harmonic Melodeons frsm the
pest Eastern manufactures, Of tho most approx ed
stterns, and at pr,es that defy mpetition, No.
IAp radv At-aet. Dav en- pOft. Iowa ispC
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13

Vnf0o weeks w squSfes, year, 10 w
Larger sra.c charged at tho rate Of $3.50 toY
each 81 Il nsi square,
tos one half square, two-thirds Of the above
rates;
Business Cards not to exceed lines, $40 90 Per
annum;
Foreach change an additional charge Of rs certs
per square will be made.
Large cuts harged double the came dimension
81 type.
Yearly adv ertising contracts will be understood
% APPLY strictly to the immediate business II the
advertiser and all other advertisement, sent in ~
the advertiser will be charged extra.
Advertisements not accompanied with instruc-
lions Will DO inserted until forbid, and chargedac
cordingly.
Editorial notices charged for at the rate Of Is
cents per line, or eight words, and special notices
at ~ cents per line, Or SO cents line Icr week.
All notices tor religious and benevolent pur-
poses Of any kind whatsoever, orordip airy length,
except single announcer en,s Of marriages ard
deaths charged IS cents yer insertion.
! Advertisements from abroad must be paid for
inca, aat!y IN adva.ce, unless from approved
Agents
Contracts for yearly advertising ternir bic at
the option Of advertis ers they paying an advance
| uent Of 25 per cent. on the contract price.
Advertisements inserted next to reading matter
50 per cent. advance the above rates, and kept
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RICHARDSON, WEST / co.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
THE MERlMAC BLOWN UP !
NORFOLK In OUR POSSES
SION.
PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD
TAKEN.
President Lincoln with The ad-
vance on Norfolk.
Mcclellan aud StOncm9 -
within - miles Of
Rich nnlOMd.
Plot Discovered at Paducah to
give up the City.
Further from the Great Fire at
Troy.
LOSS THREE MILLIONS.
From Fort Monroe.

From Fort MOOfO0s
FoRr MONROE, May 2.
The Merrimac remained off the Point
all night.
The Monitor went up this morning
and cred q shot into the Point.
The battery at Rip Rap also opened
briskly, a large number Of shells strik'
ing in the woods.
To IL II. Watson, asst Sec. Var
The Mcrrimac was blown up by the
rebels about o'clock Il is morning.
The Monitor, Naugatuck, and gun
boats have gone towards Norfolk.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13

From the operator we learn that Gen.
Mcclellan IS acithin only q males OF
Richmond also that Gen Stoneman is
at New Kent C. H., q miles from Rich
mond with an advance miles further.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13

!, O.. SNOWY
r CO PUNT nAK9R- 0Y11C8. 02GO0110'
- Pet Oose, Dsvso9ssly lsWA
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
ICNA.r:IJa p.Ahl:ER.

DHYSIClAN, SURGEON 4 kUCOUCHEUR.
OFPlcE-South east cor.es y i,fady and Sec
ond streets. Office hours from {. 6 A. NJ, and
mp NJ .~.-C7 ~
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13

esa b fouud q the Fair Grounds, Daves,ert
freo Tussdsy till Saturday Of each week durine
the season. Ispl6-dkvtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-05-13
TO FARM T. 1SS.

N n E " E L L-K N o W n
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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-12-11

De Giraffe win b happy.te'sivsss,s..bss
Of our citisens, and strangers from .b,oad,
a<ride over athe 6ntsten miles"
Contracts haze been let for grading, f..
nishing ties, ana going on With the woea.
early next Spring - Winona Rep. 2nd;n.e.
The. P;o.eer Of the 5th Gays, in
speaking Of the state Of Indian a4airs.
that "Gen. Sibley within the hst fsv .days
has represented the true STATE q AFFAIRS 70
the Government aud urged the necessity
Of Immediately subjecting the condemned
Indians to the penalty Of the law, AID
that course be adopted in regard to the
Others satisfactory to the people Of the
State: viii the Administrations act upon
the advice Of those who are 10 positions
to give judgement: on the best solution Of
our troubles, or adopt the gratuitous sug-
gestions Of those who know nothing Of
the condition of the State, and whose in
terests lie IN another direction
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-12-11
THE POPULAR OUTBREAK
AT MANKATO.
INTENSE EXCITEMENT.
A GRAND FIZZLE.

From the Hankato Record.
AN UNT1MELY VISIT TO CAMP LINCOLN.
Our town on thursday night and FRI
day, was the scene of an unusual excite
ment among the military, caused by re-
port that the citizens contemplated attack
ing with the view Of massacreing the In
dian prisoners.
On Thursday morning a report was
quite currently circulated at St. Peter,
that the people Of Mankato intended at
lacking the Indians that night, and that
assistance was expected and desired from
the adjoining towns. The report spread
rapidly, was publicly discussed, and caus-
ed much excitement in that ely. The
FIRST intimation Of the report reached Col.
Miller's camp near this place about noon
tini,.Sh halfbreed squaw from St. Pc
ter, who communicated it to the Indians.
It was subsequently confirmed by dis.
patches from the military authorities at
St. Peter and New Ulm.
The first intimation that an attack was
contemplated, was not known to our citi-
zens until towards evening, when it was
generally disbelieved end discouraged
About this time number Of teams, bring
ing from seventy to eighty men, arrived
from St. Peter. Sympathizers in the
movement in our town, rang the bell and
called meeting in Masonic Hall. The
room, We understand, was we'll filed
Many persons we're present from mere Gu
riosity. No regular organization was ef-
fected, but speeches were made in English
and German. The crowd was much ex.
cited, and it was plainly evident that the
whole thing was pon.aueous, devoid Of
plan, injudiciously conducted, and without
head or leader. The tenor Of the speech
Is was that the Indians must be killed
and though parties present attempted to
dissuade the crowd, their efforts were with
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-12-11
THE SIOUX PRISONERS.
One Of the Results Of the Mistaken Glen.
ency OF the Presldent.

From the st. Paul Press Of Dec. It'll.
Yesterday morning General Sibley re-
ceived dispatches from Col. Miller, COM
manding At Camp Lincoln, conveying The
il telligeuce that late on Thursday night
last, body Of citizens to the number of
$50 or 200 armed With hatchets, knives
and other weapons, attempted to force
their way through the guard At camp
Lincoln. with the declared intention Of
butchering the Indian prisoners. Col.
Miller having been forewarned Of the in
tended visit, was prepared TO receive them
and before thoy could effect anything,
they we're surrounded aud taken prisoners.
He subsequently, released them, however,
Oh tho promise to abstain from any future
attempt Of that nature. So far as ascer-
tanned, most Of the assailauts were from
st. Peter aud above that point.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1862-12-11
NEW YORK, Dec. &.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.
a Special Washington dispatch to the Post
avs the Committee on Ways and Means agrees
with Mr. Chase that no more Treasury Nc,es
shall be issued
Washington specials state that Senator Will
son of Massachusetts, will introduce hill
for giving aid to Missouri towards cmauci-
patton. It will offer ten million dollars Us the
first installment
Sigel will prefer charges against Pope Of
conduct unbecomng an officer and gentleman.
and total incompe,e"cy Ms military com.
mander.
PHILADELPHIA, Dee 8.
The second edition Of the Press hiss Nash
vile dispatch of the 7th, which says a battle
had taken place between our advance forces
and Morgans guerrillas. Moore's brigade
was repulscd several times by the enemy.
Onr troops made desperate resistance but
were finally forced to surrender.
Our loss in killed and wounded was co left
on the field.
Morgan attacked General Fry in the after
noon a, Gala,in, AMI vas repulsed with heavy
loss, Fry being reinforced is pursuing the
enemy closely.
Buell. und staff arrived at Nashville on
Sunday.