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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

THE MARKETS.
DAILY REPORT.
OTy1c. OF fHR DRxocRSr AND NEws.!
Saturday Eve, Jan. 4, 1861.

Oyy,cr OF fns DRxocRSr AND NEws.!
Saturday Eve, Jan. 4. 1861.
Business has been very light to-day, owing, in
grea. measure, to the stormy weather and siipe-
~ roads. Wheat is higher than it has been Tor
some time, but the Dispatches Jrom Chicago this
afternoon un,ettled the market, and the prospect
is that it will be lower On Monday. The same
may be said in regard 70 Pork.
tLoUR- $3.50 Wholesale; 50 so retail. Ship
mcnts 459 brls.
WuEAr--Market active at 524s5c. Choice
lots 5sq57c. Receipts 2,95l bu. Shipments 1850
bu.
BARLEY.-Quiet st l5@2sc. Shipments 1875
bu. Shipments 1880 bu.
CoRx-lodllc. Receipts 360 bu.
OATs-Littie doing. We quote at l2HglSc.
Receipts l5o ou.
HoGs.-Unsettled at 81. .oo@2.so. Receipts 200
head.
nAY-Prairie s4@5 per ton. Timothy $e.
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, Jan. ).
WHEAT.-sales at 72c for No. l !; $3.50 for
No. 2.
CoAN.-Quet. 22c in store.
BARLEY.-Quiet at 2sc on track, and 80 cents
delivered.
HOGs.-Sales range from s. sod3.G5.
BEEF CATrLE.-ln active demand At &2@273
common.
HIDES Quiet. Green Country 1H@4H !
Green salted a@51sc; Dry Flint lo1xllc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
From w ashipxton

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.
The destination Of the expedition OF Gen. Burn
side, remains Is much . mystery ~ was that sf
Gen. Sherman.
The agent Of the Government who supsgistsn-
ded the removal Of Mason and Sidell from For:
Warren to the British gun-bost RiHaldo. returned
this morning: No papers were exchanged between
the agent and English commander in connection
with the delivery and reception Of the rebel COM
missioners.
Gen. Lane, Of Kansas, 10 naking psspaations
enter. The Governnsnt has bess prompt in Civ
ing directions for f7rni4hing oil necessary sop
pliea.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
From LQuiSville.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 4.
The bridge over Green river will be completed
to morrow. Federal reconBoissnces srs made
almost daily South Of tho river. The rebel. are
retreAting before Col. Garfield in Eastern Ken
tucky.
Col. Garfield is Advancing on Prestonburg.
Gen. Schsf has made several Intellectual At
tempts to draw Zollicofer from his Somerset
entertainments. No prospect Of an immediate
engagement there.
All the Kentucky Banks located where rebel
dominion prevails. have been consolidated under
Henry J. Lyons, formerly Of Louisville, q Rssi-
dent, who has authority to run them fer the
Southern Con fede:ncy.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

NEW YoKK, January 1.
Market quiet and firm. So 45M5.55 Su-
per State $o.75A5oo Extra State; $5.45ta 5.3s
Western; $6W6.O5 shipping brands and Extra Il.
H.O.
CANADIAN fLorR.-Very quiet. $4.00@ $50
Super $5.8U@ I. As Common to Choico Extra.
kYs FLOUR STEADY, S3.50@4 rs.
WHEAT.-Very quiet.
kYE.-Steaiy, s2@5oc.
BARLBY.-Quiet, 720t soc.
CoRS.-Market dull and declining. 64@GJc
mixed Western.
UATs.-Quiet.
PoKK.-Steady. $l2@l2.50 mess Ss@9 for
prime.
Firm.
Cur MEATs.-Unchangcd
LARD-Far demand. Sales $40 bbls at 7l4@
sc.
BurrER.--Se Hing at ll@ Is for Ohio l6g2Oc
State.
CnEEsE.-Stcadya at 5lI@7E.
WHisKY.-Steady at zu34Mzic.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

Tue Young settlers are preparing tor
fine festival It the L. Clsirs House, on We'd.
ussday evening. and ws doubt not that they
~tll have 1t. Friend Gillett will be sure TO
furnish them With aa excellent supper. Pitch
u. Yoaag Settlers. while yeu have . chance.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

Destsuctive Fire.
CORTLAND, N. r., Jan. I.
destructive Are broke ont here lAst evening,
in the Eagle Hotel, which vas consumed. I'oas
about eight thousand dollars. No insurance. A
harness shsp adjoining, wss destroyed. Loss two
thousand dollsrs. No insurance. Also . cabinet
sh op and ware room. Loss about tour thousand
dollars. Partly injured.
Michigan Senator.
DIrsoIr, Jan. 1.
In the Kepub.isan caucus st Lansing, last night,
Jacob NJ. Howard was unanimously dominated for
U. y. Senator, to fill the vacancy occssioned BY the
death Of Senator Bingham.
Hon. Alfred Fly At Home.
ROCHESTER,, n. T., Jan. 4.
The Hon. Alfred Ely arrived here to-dsy, and
had an enthusiastic reception. After few days
rest, he takes his seat in Congress.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
The Late Rout Of the Rebels.

FR1DsRICk, Nd, Jan. =.
Official advicss from Willismsport state that
dstschmsnts OF the 18th Massachusetts, asd the
1st Maryland. participated In the rout Of the
rebel forces on Tuesday. Our men buried - Of the
enemy. and 1t 10 supposed many Afterwards died
;sso,.s.ss ss. . ~. ~. % vo~si 2 - ~ -, HYsI
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

AN ORDINANCE TO amend an Ordinance, en-
titled IAN Ordinance to Prohibit CoastinQ
or Shedding on Brady sad Harrison etreets,' y
passed January I'd. 1861.
BE 1t enacted BY Tie City Council Of the City
of davenport. That eec,ion one. Of an ordinance
to prohibit coast,ng or shedding on Brafy and
Harrison streets. psssed January %. 1861, is
hereby amended by striking out the word
land" between Harrison and Brady. and by
nsertir & behind the word BRADY" and before
the word Streets" the words-Main, Gaines
and Warren.
Passed and approved January Let, 1862.
Gso. H. FRENcH. Mayor
Attest HENaY MIrTELBUsCllER, Clerk.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

A. J. PRESTON, ESQ,

rs MY ONLY AUTHORIZED AGENT FOR
i the collection Of rents and payment Of taxes
in Davenport. All persons owing me ere request
Cd to pay to him, and all person. having business
with me in Iowa, are requested to call on him.
THOMAS ALLEN,
iaa-dkvlvl OF Sc. Louis.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

Dr.. BUTLER's LECTURE ON WASHING
TON CuY Ac.-The richest treat Of the season
Is promised our citizens on Wednesday even
ing. the 9Th inst. in Metropolitan Hall.
"Wsshington City During the War;" gives the
lecturer . splendid field for his genius. The
lecture is said to be not only delightfully."- enter.
tanning. but instructive in the highest degree.
DR.. Butler is Give" man, and has studied the
scenes and events at the capital during the
campaign, with the eye Of an artist and the
heart Of christian patriot In his lecture. he
has gathered up in thrilling picture, oil that
has made Warrington 60 peculiarly interesting
and attractive since the mustering Of tie
armies Of the Potomac. II will be remem.
bered that the Doctor was forced to resign his
Parish through secession influences. His pa
triotism has the true ring Of 76. Az the citi-
rene Of Davenport have invited him to deliver
this lecture, which, by special request. he
repeats in Chicago this week, let the people
here show by . rousing audience. that they
and an uuAinching patriot. This is the first.
and perhaps the only lecture that va shall
have this winter. 1t will be shameful If it
not success. Admission 10 only 25 cen ts.
PoRK.-There was nothing stable or
satisfactory about the market on Saturday
The prospect is any thing but fsttering to pro.
ducers or buyers either. We shall not be sur.
prised to see the market open this week with
duller prospects than at the closing on satur.
day light.
GREAT ARRIvAL.-The most impor-
tant arrival of goods Of the season is now Ia
king place at Whisler's. lie is replenishiDg
his stock throughout. with the most desii able
goods. Call and zee the new styles sn1 make
your purchaser. Whistler has the best bargains
IN the city.
OFF FOR DEs MoINEs.-Our Repre-
s.ntstives and Senators leave for Des Moines
tomorrow, TO enter upon the duties OF the
winter session. W. wish them a happy time.
and We hope they will not be party to the en-
, aetment Of any laws which they will hereafter
be ashamed Of
Teachers INsTITUTE.-At meeting
of the teachers OF Scott county held on Satur-
day, it was determined to hold q Teachers 10.
s.itate in this city on the second week OF
April next. Undoubtedly much good will
come Of it to the educational interests Of our
county.
THAT excellent monthly periodical,
the Great We.t. will make its appear vsnce be-
fore the public this morning in full bloom.
Those who want copy should apply early.
TnosE splendid fur setts are going of
like hot cakes st Champions. Gents will find
fresh lot Of hats and caps-also winter furs.
THE Board OF Supervisors meet to-
day for the transaction Of county business.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
IN. JULIUS CHEoEHROU0I
AURGEOrDENTUT.

r HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE TO
lN he rosns over NJ. Liadays Jevsl.
~xOYyry Store, corner Of NJ .dy sod 1hird
useis. Eatsaaes . 1hisdstseet.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

New YOrA Stock Market.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4.
Stocks opened dull and easier, but closed much
frmer, with moro doing.
Money active and firm at per cent call.
Sterling Exchange closed quiet.
l.lZLMl IL l. RI
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

sc u LILY

CAN BE CONSULTED DAILY RELATIVE
~ 70 tho soundness Of Horses, their diseases and
those Incidental TO the other classes Of the brute
creation Odies In laClairs's Stable, on Sd street,
corner Of Perry. nov2S-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
CLARK Il HOYT

7NEALERS IN CARRIAGES, BUGGIES
- Pianos and Harmonic Aslodeons from tn,
best Eastern manufactories, Of the most approved
patterns, and 1t pri,ss that defy competition, No
lao Brady street, Davenport, Iowa lsp9
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Annual Meeting Of the Stock Holders of the
Davenport Gas Light and Coke Company for the
election Of Directors for the year 1862, will BE-
held 1t th, Office Of the Company on Monday,
January 18th, 1862, at ~ O'Clock T. n.
THOS. DERXODY,
dc3lI Secretary.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

bu, Ali annreh ,ous in regard 70 her safety have
.ubsidsd. from tbs fact that she did not loave
until the goth Of December:
MEDICAL.
DR. VIM. 3. nURD'S
N o u II III W. Il 3 H!
Asuas ssnspy roaA
eAO BREATH,
Sore MOUTHS,
cANkER.
DISEASED BLEEDING GUMS.
NURSING SORE MOUTH
And the best specific now in use for any diseased
condition sf tho mouth. Its particularly bsnc-
fetal TO persons wearing
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
completely destroying every .aint Of the mouth,
absorbing aud removing Al! impurities, inssring
AeWEET BREATH,
70 al. who make use Of it. No Youxo LADY "
Yolx GENTLEMAN wto is afflicted With .
BAD BREATH
should delay applyi this remedy. for it i.s
certain cure. and Is approved and recommended
By every physician under whose notice il has
been hrought
a BAa Breath
is an offence for which there is no excuse while
Dr.. Vim. B. lures
M q U TH w a - H
CAN 81 rRecuKID.
Sany persons carry with them bad breath,
greatly to tho annoyan and often TO tho disgust
| Of these with whom they come in csntsct, with.
out being conscious Of tho fact. To relieve
| yourself from all tears regarding this, use
Or. WM. D. nURD'S MOUTH WASH.
Cleanliness Of the mouth is Of greet Import.
sncc to the general health, which is often Affect.
ed; and not unfre .uen.iy seriously impaired,
through want Of proper sttentiol to this subject,
| USE DR.. WI. B. uUaD's MOUTH WASH.
Prepared at DR.. Hcrds Dental Ofce, No. :.
Fourth Street, Brooklyn, Ed.
/ Price, ~ Cents per Bottle.
liberal discount made to dealers.
.dla1ress E'rtsscIsal ON0ce, TIT.
AHns Bsstil1tnSs. No. I
Spruce street, ~ +.
Sold alec by Cssweli, Mack n Co.. 5.h-Avsuus
Hotel }. !. Coddingtoo, IL LSo sdway: D.S.
barnes, 20, Broadway, and by ali Druggists.
DR.. W1se. h. Nwrd,s
TOOT q PW " DE 4.
This Powder pos -ses the
CARBONlc WITHOUT THE INJURIOUS
PROPERTIES JF CHARCOAL.
and is FREQ ire al Acid. or Alkalies that can ia
the least ujure the teeth.
lTs ACTION BxiN0 EH1I8ELY hsCHAHioAI--POL
IsHIAG WITHOUT vsARING TRs xHAnsL.
DR.. VIM. B Hurd's Tooth Powder
- RkcosAsxDsp BIZ ALL EsIxEEr Dentists.
Prepared at Dr.. Hura's Dental Office, No. ::
Fourth Street, Brooklyn, L.. y.
Price, 35 Cents per Bsttle.
A liberal discount made TO dealers.
AAAss.s PyseiDal 0ace. r.s.sns 1sslA.
soss. Ne. ! SDssee b., New , esA.
Sold also BY Cssvsll, Mack ! Co, Fifth Avsass
hotel ! Coddiagton, us Broadway; d. =.
Barnes, ZOE Broad way, and BY sll Druggists.
DR.. VIM. B. Hurd's
|1001hACnE DROPS
1OR THE cURs %
TO0t j . che
produced By exposed nerves. II 10 particularly
adapted - all cssss u children sfaieted with
TOOrHACRE
Parents can relieve themselves from that dis
tssssing wsarinsss eaussd By
LOSS OF SLEEP,
and teeis children iroa great suffering, By keep
ing . bottle Of
DR.. wN. b. HURD'S rOOTHACHE DROPS
In the houee
Prepared at Dr.. Husas Dsatsl OStes, No. -
Fourth Street, bsooklys, b. d.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
Horse and Buggy Strayed or Stolen.
$40 REWARD.

CTOLEN FROM THE SUBSCRIBER ON
~ Sunday night at about o'clock, bay mare,
harnessed to buggy. Said marc had no shoes :
with scaly ears inside is about six years old !;
old harness with ragged lines, without mountings
the buggy an old one with leather shifting top,
with high side body with over moulder.nes two
wheels dishea back.
Thirty dollars reward is offered for the recovery
Of the propnty.
dc3l-d6w1wl G. WEBER.
Muscstine Journal, Iowa City Press, Upton
adveFtisement one week and send bills.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
Apples ! Apples +! !

NOOD JENNETING APPLES FOR SALE
\T ~ the barrel at No. l4o Brady street, near
the En- gins House, between str and 9th, by
dc24-dlwl WM. r. COPE.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
From New York.

NV ORK, Jan. :.
The steamship Edinburgh, for Liverpool to-day,
takes out $35o. 900 in specie.
There is if anything q little more harmony
among banks to-iay. with 3 disposition to eDsour-
age the circulation 81 Z. s. demand notes. Many
Of the banks. instead Of paying out their billr
use these notes.
The N,rther7 LIGHTS advices from South Amer
ica, state that the Equdor an Government was pre-.
pairing to repel IN anticipated attack from Peru.
In Peruthe elections had all bee gained BY the
Ministerial Isrty. Ia Bolivs there had been a
revolution putting in President Acha and slsclng
Senator Fredk. The people took no part IN the
election, il being con.u1ated BY the army.
The Chilian government has contracted with
henry Msigs to complete the Valparaiso And Sal-
tiago r. r.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

MEASLES IN CAMp.-There are some
twenty or thirty soldiers sick with the measle..
at Camp Mcclellan. The hospital is full and
several are iu the barrscks. The measles are
Of mild but not Of malignant type. and the
probabilities are that none of the cases will
prove fatal
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

PoRK.-There was nothing stable or
satisfactory about the market on Saturday
The prospect is any thing but fsttering to pro.
ducers or buyers either. We shall not be sur.
prised to see the market open this week with
duller prospects than at the closing on Satur.
day ght.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
THE FOURTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
-AoP PTHE-
YOQpg Pioneer Settlers ASSociatiOH.
WILL BE HRLD At
LIE CLAIRE HOUSE,

Wednesday I've. Jan. 6th, 1862
old SETTLERS, YOUNG SETTLERS AND
~ those invited in accordance with the rcsolu.
tion adopted by the Association will be admitted,
and no oMe,s
Tickets may be obtained of r. P. Moore, Treas
urer, At the bakery Of Daniel Moore, Front be-
tween Perry and Rock Island streets, whore furth.
er information may be obtained.
jal-dAw Is. w. CLARK, President.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
From baltimore.

BALTIMORE. Jan. 4.
The Richmond Dspa,el Of Friday, says PR
vate dispatch has been received here, dated
Mobile. yesterday, that 'Picayune" Butler
ia at Ship Island. Also. that the Federsls have
nominal possession Of Belox Island, and It Is be
lieved that they will occupy I'll towns on the coa..
ia that xegion. They captured two cannon st
Belox lslAnd. II is stated that they landed there
from FIVE 10 seven thousand troops, and il IS fnr-
ther rumored that they express . determination 10
push forward their forces 10 jackson.
Important news from the South il contained in
late papers at Horda. A dispatch from fensacols,
dated Jan. let, says:
g. Fort Pickens opened fire yesterday, but the
6re was not returned. To-day our bate les are ST.
lent"
The Charleston Mercury has . di.patsh stating
that lIge force Of federils nd landed On the
coast Of Edisto
IL war vessels sre reported At Ship Island.
A destructive IRE had occureed q Rich hmond,
burain2 the theatre and other valuable property.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

GREAT ARRIvAL.-The most impor-
tant arrival OF goods Of the season is now Ia
king place at Whislers. He is replenishing
his stock throughout. with the most desii able
goods. Call and see the new styles anl make
your purchases. Whistler has the best bargains
in the city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

TIE hartford FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
CHARTERED A. d.. 1910,
CASH CAPITAL, $5O0,Co0.
OrrIcx-MxTRopoLIrAN BUILDING. DAVENPORT
new HARDW ARE STORE s!
CHILD & DUNN,
NO. IA Brady street,
(raos. oRR's OLD STAND
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS
HARDWARE,
CUTLERY,
MECHANICS
lMPLEMEN is.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine our stock. (dcl6-tf
SAMUEL PARKER. VAN TUYL.
PARKER 4 vANTUYL,
AUCTION AND COMMISSION
MERCHANTS.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE OPENED A
i Store at
NO. 81 Brady street.
WHERE rR WILL CARRY on GRSKRAL
AUCTION 4 COMMISSION BUSINESS
CJsy and Cosssssy.
Thankful for past avors we solicita continu-
anee. Give US call.
PARKER 4 VAN TUYL.
nov2l-d&wtf
CIT eAVsD CO UNIT y
ORDERS
90 a N II N ID.
EsQulaE OF
JOHN L. COFFIN,
BASEAFNT OF STATE BANK.
dc2l-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

TnosE splendid fur setts are going of
like hot cakes st Champions. Gents will find
. fresh lot Of hats and caps-also winter furs.
THE Board Of Supervisors meet to-
day for the transaction Of county business.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

TILT UV:ATCA
THE PERSON WHO WAS SEEN TO PICK
L Up Silver Watch, Silver Fob Chain in
front Of the Post Office on New Years Eve. is re.
qucsted to bring the this Office for. with
in order that proceedings may not be commenced.
ja2-tf
i He FlF T II A \ u A l.
EsE9TIVAh
PIONEER SETTLERS ASSOCIATION
Of Scott nty
will take place at LeClairs House on Tuesday
evening, January l4th. 1852.
Tickets can be procured Of the Treasurer, Isrs el
Hall, Esq.
Address BY JUDGE DILLON. The reception
Committee will be in attendance. A. II. Owens,
s. X. Barkley and Israel Hall, Executive Commit
tee. jat-d&w2w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

Orr FOR DEs MoINEs.-Our Repre-
s.ntstives and Senators leave for Des Mones
tomorrow, TO enter upon the duties OF the
winter session. We wish them q happy time.
and We hope they will not he party to the en-
actment Of any laws which they will her eater
be ashamed OF.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

THAT excellent monthly periodical
the Great We.t. will make its appearance be
fore the public this morning in full bloom
Thoee who want a copy should apply early.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

Teachers INsTITUTE.-At meeting
of the teachers of Scott county held on Satur.
day, it was determined to hold Teachers 10.
s.itate in this city on the second week OF
April next. Undoubtedly much good will
come Of it to the educational interests Of our
county.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06

should delay applying this remedy. for it is .
certain cure. and Is approved and recommended
BY every physician under whose notice il has
been brought.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-01-06
CAN 81 PReCU Rad.

Sany persons carry with them bad breath,
greatly to tho annoyance and often TO tho disgust
Of these with whom they come in contact, with.
out being conscious Of tho fact. To relieve
yourself from all ieass regarding this, use
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1862-11-07
Gen. Mitchell to the Negroes

On sunday, l2th instant, a negro
church WAS dedicated at Hilton
Head, South Caiolina. The ser
vices were conducted by Chaplain
Hudson, and at the conclusion OF the
ceremonies General Mitchell made
the following manly address to the
contrabands:
~ have been requested to say a
ew words 10 you by YOUR teacher
vho is n good man. Any good
man like, regardless Of color. |
respect him as much whether he il
black or white. II he be a bad man
| shall treat him Ma snch, whether he
a white or b! ck Most of van
know | have talked to all nv sol
dlers since | came here, and now |
am talking TO you who are another
set olhoIdiers. who have not yet arms
in their hands, but who are under
my protection and guidance, and in
whom | take "a deep interest
with yonr pact life fully eympa.
hze. know and understand it all
| was reared in The miist ot slavery
born in Kentucky. and know ali
about 1t. Whlp there arc many
ihings CONNECTED with il that are
pleasant, to which you will testify
there are a great many othgr tbirys
winch are not pleasant, and | think
that God intends all men shall be
Tree, BECAUSE he intends that all
men shil' serve him with their
whole heart. think this is true
| am not certain. don't know -
l}nt in any condition We can all love
and serve God. That privilege can
not be taken away. | care n how
savage and wicked the master NAV
be. he cannot prevent vou from
prayin. in the miIst o. lho night
M God hears ani an wers the
PRAYER OF al, slave or lrpe.
" But it seems to me rhtt there il
new time coming for you colored
people; bettsr day is tswnin. for
you oppressed and down.trodien
blacks. | don't know that this is
true, but | hope the door Is being
opened for your deliverance. And
now, how deeply you should ponder
these words. II you are unwilling
to help yourselves, nobody will be
willing to help you. You must
trust yourselves to the guidance OF
those who have better opportunities
and have acquired superior wisdom,
it you would be carried through this
crisis successfully. And | believe
the good God will bless yonr efforts,
and lit you mp to a higher level tn an
you have yet occupied, 30 that YOU
and your children may become edu,
Gated and industrious citizens
You must organize yourselves into
families. Husbands must love their
wives and children, cling to then
and turning from all others, and
feeling that their highest o' ject in
'liiio, next 70 serving the good God
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1862-11-07
Touching Presidential Incident.

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Pr, I'D II l. coin ew davs ago
visited tie bdtl, Fl la in Wgstrrr
M .rIyani-- ST. claI'y thoaG %" "An
ticm.u" aud South MoNntain"--one
OF those toucLiug incidents occurret
Which is destined, perhsps, to tiud q
place in the history Of this war, tc
be read in alter tunes with sympa
thetic emotions.
The President, accompanied by
several prominen, friends, ore Of
whHm was John Garrct, E a.. Pres.
ident OF the Baltimore and Onic
Railroad, visited the various hospi
tails in Sharpsburg. In passing
through them be had kind anC
cheering word Of sympathy for all
irrespective OF who, friend or foe. -
AZ enmities close Mt the grave, SC
should they be ameliora,ed or soft
ened in the chamber of sickness o.
upon the bed OF suffering.
Passing through one OF the hospi
calls devoted exclusively TO Coufed
crate sick aud wounded, Presiden
LincolD's attention was drawn TO
young Georeisn-a fine, noble.look
ing youth--sfretched upon bumbl
cot. He was pale, EN- iciated an,
anxious, far from kindred and home
Vibrating, ss it were, between lii