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PROPOSALS FOR LUnuEk.
BrPOT QCAR~He NasTKE's nvF,CN
MA a. co-ns, Ipfb ,f,.,r

GrFOr QUAss,,r. s,s .M.sII,s y orEc..
. HAsRlN6 TON a. -. August 40, Iss2
a FsSPSi.Lj su es, 9s sas ,:d a. ri.
Tor os!issSies ~ eSs 1is, ne O. W:,sin, oloss
.dch tein. IS the Dtpgt Qu., t.rmss.er may al
icr. Of t5o following rind snd de.oTp.on. " Wv. Iem-
""!o' tssts q Il insh) common Culhrss, White
sd.s7O iSSs e. gs inch, common cur,nr,.
s ss. iS feet fss. SS5 Ssi .%issi
1855 lett JO;sk, by 6 q ,eet lonr, { n enIoofJ
Isss Ieet sI csnsIlnf:s 3, fss fest oG. OSs. tsS
.S,S3S ieet sospiiiBE. . bS Z, u lee' long, (dol
Bmre, ssijeot TO the insstcti5n OF an sSeat, nS-
pointed on the part II the aoverement.
lao i,ge 20 be deiy"rel within twenty
dseS n das Ga of fsSyq psrIt ~ 70, Ss con-
seat Iuu., s1conpanY each proposition.
ins soii.tt ei re bidder TO fil the contract
oI two Fospop,ibio rersoas, whose sIrr,tures are
% 5e sppA.ided g tlte guarantee.
-ho~ by the ofiolal csrlIosie O. IN. erf Of tie
aesi %: SlsIlct eouIt, or OF the United States Dis
BIdIers q ust te present in person when the bids
ae oseleo' or their FroForas wlll not be oon-
TIE full name and Post Once address Of tie bid
lor mat appear IA the Psoiossl.
r.ns. II sss o,1 ,s , nsds 10 the Hsme OF firm, the
VAL os IS the iadivldus proposal Of the
Bsnos in the surn of Eve thosssud dollars, signed
oy t1e contractor AND both his Euarsntors. will be
contrsct.
Sac III ht to rejec, aDy or al bid. that may he
-eomed Zoe hiEh 20 reserved by the D0,oI q uaTter
Iaiormal propossls viii be rejected.
PTcposyi~ must bc s1Sr0 ed TO CAPT. EDW'O
Z. EhhTZ, Asst QG.rt.rmtssor, u 8. Army.
washington, ID e. end shcuid be p!Girly marked
Proposals for Lumber"
Form Of Gsdrdnfes.
o7-.,nd, -: Of sue county Of = AID sats
o. -, do herebI guarantee that - is able TO
,ua tho centTsoE. l. accordance with the terms Of
MS pTosoeltlon, sud tnst his prop ostIon be
Acoevted. Ee VIII 81 onoe enter into q c0Etraot
tcoor snoe Herewith
should the contract be awards him yc are pre-
phred 10 become hlg securities.
lLo tals guarantee mus: be sype1ded the ceriih-
cate eLboye-nontlonse.l
~ % o. Cspt.rn .no A a Al III q
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The Quota Of New Ham mpshire Filled.

BosTON, August ga dispatch to the Jour.
al states that New HampshireI quota Of three
ears volunteers is full.
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~ j
MRS. WREN having served as Matron the last
year In the Army OF the PoIOmac, where phs saved
r tbs i1om tae 9,rs her Msdcines
ony prevents Ut cures .peedilY. One teaspoon
1u Will furfy pint of Water, and In tt Is season
no Soldier or civllau Ahou trav e without 1t Put
up u bottles to suit the pocket AlsJ, her LUN6
MlAIURE, VIII: eh saved hundreds In camp from
list:
Col. Ccne and Lieut.. Ro ome, elst New York
vounteers; Lieut.. Col Massett, Lieut. SCOTT,
a iutant ersgory, do ; iIsut Maolnttre, GUAR
ternsstsr Ellis, Lieut. Spencer, Capt GrainOr,
eata DO r. hlsus; Bean, n. Capt. kIpiey, slst,
t.cLg, Rto, Lgs, Capt br3oks. ssrkt; Mae Dowe!I. capt
Jackson. ssrGt Bradie, do; Corporal Williams,
stn; Orderly Banks. N. H., besides hundreds of
>, TO b. had at stptt's Drug Store, opposite Ma
tonal Hutsl; Mains corner Pa, avenue and 9th
street, Martins FIanklin house, corner 8th and u
st[eetA; Browning / K-atlng. 3a3 Pa avenue,
where Suffers msy bs supplied, or depot AS r
street. bssween 6th and 18th, Washington.
Mrs. Wren, Midwife and Magnetic Eclectic
Phy lolnn, invites those who despair Of being
cured OF Stiff Joints, Chronic Rheumatism, sore
Eyes; OLD .leers, Tunors, Hemorfhoida! in6rmi-
no Ray. Ladies' boarded and attended during oop,
hnement NO. 44s street, between eth and 18th.
6u III Inn
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q " YIG GIABl
srAxTMENT OF sYArE,

EeErAxTMENT Z OF STATE,
IL WAsHIEsroS, ]ssvsry -, lses.
Tbs Secretary Of Slate will hSEcss;er receive
McRber @! Co-srez On buTiaess on SATURDAYS,
sos,raess.sg With Saturday, The frst Of Aext
HeHth.
jar 2c-S WILLIAM sEWAEE,
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HO6 SAkE-Ap eIegant aud fashionable fcur
Il feNed BAkOUCHE, mao TO orc er by ~ AZ
,oh, OF i'hiade Phs. Ii is nsarlv new, AID viii
De :oII c. II aEonsDe terms.
VIM THOS. CARROLL,
gu - steo' CUrIeT OF Il AID lsiL sts,
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"a SECOND REGIMENT ii,
WH DISThICT OF COLUMBIA "a
WI W VOLUNrEERS ul III

A Splendid Opportunity IS offered to thoss
aoAo ssish to join this crack Regiment
AFEW MORE MEN ARE WANTED
70 bring it mp to tho maximum required BY law.
THE MOST ENCOgEA6ING INDUCE
MENTS
Are held out by the National Government, Corpo-
ration, and CItizens.
THE FAMILIES OF MARRIED MEN
Who may Enlist " Ii bs provided for by the War
Committee OF the olty, during the con.inu-
ance Of The war.
HA N ID 8 o M L BOZ UN7IkS
arc to DO given to all VINO enlist:
BY the Government, part of which Will be paid on
being Mus'oreu III, 100 90
by the CoI POrAll lon-- IS 90
BJ the oltl Z rs, at SO on
One months pay In advanoe--.l $500
Bounty r oe---- -----.------. 400
Call immediately at the Recruiting Station Col
onlzatloE Buildings, Ne. All Four ana q half IT ,
corner PennsJ yanla avenue, and learn tn, Dsrti-
ouars. CAPT. X. aARROVER,
Recruiting Odicers.
CAPT. J. h. NARROWER,
hu 10 ~ Recruiting Ofhoer.
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TENTs, TENTS sU1LERs' TENTS
aammooks and Canvass Beds for Soldiers
AwLlngs for atores and dv vellings, made to oider
at the ahortett nonc., ut EDWARD LlLLl's
ana - street, Colonzauon Building, Washing
ton. ID. .. az 90 1ms
WOOLEN SHAWLS, adapted In styles and
" iabrio ior early Autumn
Oar NorIher aud Eastern oorresgondeat ats ssnu
~ new supplies daily.
O9e srIoe oIly, ihe hcsusi cash standard vaIue,
marked In plEin fgures.
PERRY d BRO,
~ eo'~ P&, ave and Ninth street,
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rHES Array INSTITUTE,
1927 and 1899 ssrpce IT, oPPMe Pbssdaa LADIES' ab'

Yho reg uiar course OF Instr uotion embrace. the
tng glish and French Language and Llterature
Latin II reg ulred, and ali the branches which CON.
stlLute thorough English and French EDUCATION
French ia the language of the family, and il cor.
stanty spoken In tho Institute 1t is the ObIect Of
eartlcuiar attention, and 10 taught from the rudi
ments To tho shest course Of Literature And com
position. The schoastio car commences SeetcIn-
per issn and closes July let. GiEou!sr., DO, can
eIPAl nf ChsgArsv Ipstituta. m Sssn
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CAPTURE ROP BARBouRsvILLR

CHATTANOOGA, Aug 21.-Che fOllt wing dis.
patch was received al Knoxville to-day:
"BAE louisville, Aug. is We took possess
sion here to day and captured forty-fve prison
ers, only six o! whom were not In the hospital.
Fhe enemy has retreated towards Cumheflau
Ford. ScOtt's Louisiana Cavalry have captured
Logan. Particulars of capture not known yet.
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EDUCATIONAL,

LRaNK;IN ACADHMY.
Ccrxer ef 18th aad II streets.
Ehe next annual xcsa.oa viii commence Cr
Mond.r, tbs hT:. day OF September
su 2S-:t4 r. r. DETRYCK
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CHARLESTON, Aug 21.-A force % 100 Soutl
Carolinians surprised the enemy at daylight thi
morning, on 81. Helena Island. near Port Roysl
Several Yankees, including the Lieutenant Com
handing were killed, ara thirty six taken pris
ones. Our loss was six slightly and two NOR
tally wounded.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13
LATEST NEWS
By TELEGRAPH.
The WAR NEWS.
News from General Halleck's
Army.
INFORMATION FROM OUR ARMY
NEAR RICHMOND.
Terrible Engagement with Jack
sons Forces.
LATEST NEWS


AaNpBIs VIA CAiRo, June IL.
The city continues very quiet
Permission vas granted Recorder Swsine yes
tsydsy to open Court, but upon reception Of q
be allowed to proceed, on tho condition Of igrosns
the existence Of , Confederate Government, he
declined to take further action in the matter.
The Police Court is held every morning - here
| tof.re.
A Telegraph office was taken possession Of to.
day, but the rebels had destroyed everything Of
value and carried Of all the instruments before
our force entered.
Business is slowly reviving.
The military authorities have not intsrfered
with the currency. Confederate notes are gener-
ally refused, but bills Of time, banks and failrosd
corporations will pass current Provisions were
very scarce. There Is great suffering among the
poorer classes.
Gov. johnson is expected here daily.
The rebel cavalry have destroyed all the cotton
tn ey could lay their hands throughout the sur
rounding country. But little has been saved
hid In private residences in the city and euburbs
but no permits will be granted to ship North until
The loyalty Of the claimant il fully established.
Many Of our soldiers taken prisoners at Shiloah,
are arriving in this city, having nads their escape
Vicksburg is still held by the rebels.
MEMPHIS, June ..
Intelligence was received this morning that q
soon ~ the news OF the defeat Of the rebel feet
hero, and the surrender Of this city reached st.
Francis River, Ark, . steamer acting under Gen.
Hindman's orders, went up and down that stream,
and destroyed several thousand bales Of cetton.
Some 400 bales were burned at Madison, Ark,
about 40 miles west OF here.
Throughout yesterday and last night the city
vas Is quiet ~ any Northern city. To-day some
Of the stores ars open, and Confederate script is
being pretty generally refused.
There has been no movement either in the feet
or Ia nd for,es since Friday.
1t is said that as much 81, 900 bales Of cotton
has been burned here.
Not much business il being done, and currency
is left 70 regulate itself.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

CAueHr AT 1r.-Yesterday Mr.. Stef-
fn, grain merchant. detected farmer in sell.
ing wheat in bogus or raised weight tickets
There were two Of the tickets one was rails.
ed from 80 to SO bushels, and the other from
% to 40 bushels. This il game that 10 some-
times played by dishonest persons, and our
wheat buyers are generally on the lookout.
The farmer in qusstion, whose name IL sup
pressed for the present, went home without
requiring to be paid for his grain. It ought to
teach him . lesson. We have had our atten.
tisn called to similar swindles before. .particlai
u in the coal business,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

Mons L1GHT.-It was some three or
four years ago that the hard times and
The force Of The Law Of the laad Induced the
city autheritiss 10 forego the nee Of gas light.
Isssesd Of asing sas al this time. We have
been n ths law and have got sensvbst sn.
nghtsssd upon that psint. We can go n.
The city not only has bill 70 pay for gas
soasrsstsd for and not ussd. but little bill Of
costs besides. We'll, let % net add 70 our
troablss By mourning over II, but come up -
the rack asd try and redeem ouEsslvsA
We notice hat NJ. Dsraody, he Secretary
af tAs Gas Company, had . nunbsr Of men
sssagsd ysstsfday putting pp tie hsass -
she lanterns. prspatatesy q hsAftss up de
sasssea In sshost tias oar city vim b hasd>
soesly illsaisassd ssssy.isN n 1ssassss
bstvsss the stty aad The seapasy rams until
The ysse4 4ls74. and sup to thas tine IL eisv
| Hi4 pr66ablys bs ngkssd. = Ills ds... -
|1le)t Vim rfsssat . assA nses n,elv "a
bn6a@a appeaaaoGsoS .Esa01x&gIa
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13
Fight at Port Republic.

SEsREY, juno 10, I
Via " ashington, June H.
Col. Carroll, commanding tho 4th brigade, con-
sisting of the sth Pa, 11th Pa, 7th Ind. and 1st
Va, about 900 strong, reached Port Republic
Sunday, and reconnoitered for the enemy in tswn.
and had . skirmish. lie concluded to hold the
bridge, and ordered it not to be burned, and put
guns in position commanding it. At A. NJ.
Monday, he was opened on by some 90 heavy guns
placed in position during the night. Our forces
tried to reach the bridge repeatedly, to destroy it.
but were met BY sterms Of bullets and had to
retire.
4 large cavalry foorce crossed and attacked our
troops, while their infantry followed. Our men
opposed them at every step, often driving them
back with heavy loss, but their number after
General Tyler's brigade arrived, was so much in
ferior to the enemy, they being at least nine to
and we were compelled 10 fall back, our boys
fighting every foot OF the way. After falling
back some three or four miles q body Of cavalry
were sent to attack but they were compelled to
retire, when the engagement ended, having lasted
Eve hours. Our loss in killed, wounded and miss
ing is not known but it s large, IS is also that Of
the enemy. Col. Carroll's horse fell, injuring
him badly.
Captain Reilly, Of General Shields staff, was
hurt badly in the head. He received praise from
II who saw him fighting.
Col. Buckley, of tho 29th Ohio, was badly
wounded. His men charged three times to get
his body. A body of cavalry then held the bridge
some time during terrible storm of grape. This
was one of the most hoty contested engagements
pared with the numbers engaged. The men
Sou xht like deu ons
LArER-Two regiments from the FirIt Brigade
arrived in time to assiit in covering the retreat.
The PioLeer co ps also helped. Colonel Buckley
has arrived wounded.
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knowledge Of the facts. vs would cay that NO
good farmer can any more afford 70 be without
. good weather indicator 10 the shape Of .
barometer. than be can sfford to cut HE grain
With . jaek.knife. We have covered With
oae or two farmers in this township Who uss
them, and they cay that they find them indie
peosable. No class Of men in the world have
greater need Of knowing What the weather
will Be fev hours in advance than The farm:
sr. and every one Of them should have the
article in his house. Our friend Robk Christie,
Of this place. has the agency Of Woodruff,
Bsromstsrs, and vill sepply oil orders. The
ftrm barometer costs $6 90.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13
st. Louis Markets.

ST. Louis, June 10.
FLouR.-Dull at $l.s2@3.75.
WHHAr.-Market UNCHANGED, 60@66c.
CORx. In fair demand at s5c.
BARLEY.-s2X@5s.
Oars 40@45c
RYE-F,rm. S8@45c,
HAY-$l 90
PoRK-$9 IS
LARD-6Lc
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

THE EAST DAVENPORT SAW MILL
Mr.. Stauchfeld, Of East Davenport, has juet
returned from the pineries. where he has been
since be quit business here. He Informs Us Of
what We are glad to hear-that be has secured
three million feet Of logs and will etart his
saw mill in few days. The firm will be l..
T. Stauchfield 4 Co. The mill ct East Daven.
port 10 good one, and We have been hoping
that it would not remain idle this season.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

THE Strawberry Festival at Metro.
politan Hall. given by the Ladies Of st. Luke's
Church, this evening, bids fair to be the "hit
Of the season." Great preparations have been
in progress for several days. to make this Fee
tival Que of the best ever given. We under.
stand that the ladies have received large dona.
tions Of cake, berries and flowers, and that
they intend to make fne display Of tables.
Let every one 20 and have good time.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13
THE MARKETS.
OFFICs OF THE DEN. i NHws,l
Thursday kve lima lQ.

OFFICB OF THE DEN. i NHWs(
Thursday kve., June IL. J
The market continues steady for all kinds Of
produce. Our retail market is plen,ifuly supplied
with all kinds of vegetables and early fruit At
reasonable prices.
FLouK-We quote at s4.oo14.4o. Shipments
270 bbls.
WuEAr- Active and firm at G5@6sc. Ship
ments 2, ass bu. Receipts $50 bu.
BARLsY.-Quict At 30@4cc. Shipments 46o bu
CoRx-14c@l5o. Receipts 9s5 bu. Shipments
1900 bu
OARS - Active at 25@27c. Receipts 1885 bu.
Shipments 2,2c0 bu.
WooL-25@40c.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

Mr.. CLIFFORD, State agent, who re-
turned home from the seat of war few days
since, has been absent couple Of days At lows
City, where he has been making bis report te
the Governor. - In duty bound. We hope
his Excellency will be satisfied With Mr.. Gif
ford'a aarxiees
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13
CHAPTER 1O3.
A0iutant Generals Report.

An Act to pyoside for the publication and d,s.
tribMion # the report Of the Adj1o~t Gen.
erai.
SEC |. Re !, enocted by the General AsNauJiy Of
tie State Of Lno. That IN the frs. day of Ja0u-
ary. 1863. the Adjuau General Of this state shall
make a report to the Governor Of this State, of
the doings Of his elise, whi.h shall conta,n the
United States % tho Adj atant GererA! oi the
State Of Iowa, in regard TO the raising and equip.
ment Of volume GERS the proclamations. Of the
Governor Of this State calling fer Volunteers TO re-
spond to the call Of the Pres dent such orders IS
sued by the Gov srn " in relation TO the IaisiEg of
volunteers, as OF general interest: such other
orders issued by ofi .ers VI the United States, or
OF this State in relation TO tho raisirg, moving,
snbsstiDg, conduct OF volunteers raised In this
State, as the AdjutaBt General may deem cxpedi
ent: tho names, residence, aud place Of nativity u
all Field AM STAFF Officers appointed from this
State; together with such facts in regard 70 their
appointment, promotion, &c, - he may deem ex-
pedient: the nar1e, ace OF residence. nativity,
place Of enlistment, time OF mastering into the
United States service, DO, of all priystes, and
company officers enlisted in this State the names,
&c Of 81; discharged s,liiers, together with the
cause of discharge, the names OF all killed and
woun3ed soldiers, Together with the battle In
which the same were Lilled or wounded, together
with such official reports ot the battle, - may be
deemed Of general interest; the names OF soldiers
enlisted IN this State that have and tho
that have been honorably di charged: . list Of
the number. kind and quality Of arms received BY
siton made Of the same; together with such
other facts ard matters pertaining TO the doings
of his office may be Of general interest.
SEC. 3. rhe Governor shall hasd the report
over to the State Printer, who shall, rs soon ~
practicable, and within fifty days thereafter, print
Eve Thousand copies OF said report. which, when
bound in boards, Shall be delivered to the Secre-
tarv Of State.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

THAxKs.-J. H. Wallace, the efficient
Secretary Of the State Agricultural Society
will please accept our thanks for copies Of the
Premium List for tbs next State Fair. to be
held In Dubuque. commencing on the soth day
Of September next
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

Coz. ELL1orr.-.Our dispatches inform
% that Col. Elliott. of the Second Iowa Cav.
airy. hss been promoted to the Office Of Briga,
der General Of Volunteers. That 10 good
news.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13
Fight between Shields Advance and
JacksOA's Army.

WASHINGTON, June IL.
Advices received at the War Depa, tment state
that Jacksoa's army attacked shields advance
Monday morning, near Port Repnblic. The con-
fict is said to have been maintained for four
cours, by about 1000 Of our men against the main
body OF Jackson's army The enemy's force be-
cane so overwhelm ng In numbers that our aa-
vance was compelled to fall back, which it did
in good order, until it met the main body of
Shields' command, near Conrs is store. As soon
as this was effected, the enemy in turn retired.
The fighting is said to have been severe and the
loss heavy on both sides.
private letter states that Gen. Shields had
previously succeeded in destroying large quanti-
ty Of supplies belonging to the rebels at Milford
and at Conrad's store
The damage BY recent rains, including carrying
away bridges over . branch Of the Shenandoah, !,
materially interfered with the commissary sr-
rangements and the movement Of the troops
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
STATE or IOWA.
STATE OFlOWA.

ADJrrAMr G.xsRAL's OYv1cRl
Clinson, Juns 9Th, 1869. !
General Order No. -.
The attention Of all Fisld, STAFF and Company
ofhcers Of Iowa Regiments and Companies 10 par.
tculary directed to tho following Chapter Of the
Acts Of the last General Assembly Of Iowa.
In order to secure proper record Of the various
Regiments snd Companies, to be Published in the
report Of the Adjutant General, IL will bs seen
that full returns Of al changes should b made 70
this Department Immediately, together With reg
ulsr monthly returns hereafter. Such returns
are due to brave soldiers, privatss ~ we'll -
officers the name and history 20 far - the present
war is concerned) Of every one Of whom il is de-
sired shall appear in said report.
1t 10 also especially requested that all officers
and soldiers Of the lst Iowa Infantry who are nov
in the service Of the United States, will report y
this Office their present position.
1t il further desired that copies of repsrts cf
sk finishes or battles, in which Iowa soldiers
have been engaged. may be furnished this ofRcs,
whether made hy vfi,er in command Of Divis-
ions, Brigades, Regiment or Detschments.
NIB. Baker,
Adiutant General Of Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

FoR THE ARMY.-W. Fl. II. Sutliff,
private 10 company G. 2d regiment. Who was
wounded at the battle at Donelson, returns 10
bic company 10 day. Letters left at this Off e
this morning will be forwarded by him.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

Tue Horticultural Fair is held at the
east stors in Metropolitan Block, tomorrow
We hope the citizens Of Davenport will en-
courage it.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-06-13

From Washington.
WASHINGTON, June IL.
Especial to Tribune
Senator Wilson will soon introduce bill into
the Senate anendatory of the set abolshing siav-
ery in this District. One section contains de-
feet pointed out by the President in his message,
accompanying his signature, Of the bill allowing
claimants whe are minors or wives, to appear
before the Commissioners by guardian or hus.
band, and those who are officers of the army or
navy to give their evidence in writing properly At
tested.
The Senate Committee on Commerce have un-
der consideration . resolution requiring what
further legislation il necessary on the subject Of
vessels seized BY the rebels and re-captured BY
our cruizers.
Senator Morrill, has prepared report and bill
which will probably be adopted by the commit
tee. They are framed on the suppositisn that the
property in vessels seis-d by the rebels never pass
ed out Of the original owners possession, who are
therefore entitled TO them on their capture free
from all claim from prise money or salvage.
WAsHINGreN, June I2.
In the Senate ysstssday Ar. Howe called up the
House bill for the relief Of Gen Grant which pro-
vides An allowance Of 900 for . check Of that
amount lost in 1S4S, but the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session before any action was had.
The senate today confirmed the following
Presidential appointments: Henry Clay Smith,
Of Kentucky, Asjoe Ssaioue B. Tower, Of the
Corps of Engineers, MAJOR Washington Elliott,
II the I'd Iowa Cavalry, for gallant service ai
Boonvills, to bs Brigadisr General Of volunteers