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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13
From Washington.
WAslllSGros, Dee.

Reliable iuformation. just commune
catei, warrants l4le a1a.tion that the
French Government has no .lca of prose
!, ulns an, further then propositions fer
MI armisticc or mediation. No propose
,ons Of any kind, in any form, from any
IL surreetiourry quarter, have been re-
&C.. we'd hy Pres. lent Lincoln or any oihls
Cabinet
No discrimination III regard to the
press was made or known at the State
Department IN regard 10 the foreign cor
respondenrc.
remedy will doubtless be applied to
prevent further complaints.
lhe Navy Department has received n
letter from Commander English. dated
Coast ot l'loril, stating that the Lo.,
.,'"nslns 70 l''s ,csscs has captured, in
Marion river, tho English schooner,
| Agnes aud Ellen, anI sent them 10 kcv
West for adjudication.
Much has recently been said abou, tho
invention oi the first assistant engineer
hlialer for firing guns under wafer
ana dozen persons have brought similar
plans 10 the Navy Department. Il isno
new Invention % secret having been sue
rc's'nll' applied hl fulton and othcrs-
10 practical Importance seems 10 be at.
'aclcd f. this subject
WAsniscTos, Dee. l..
The Navy department has received
dispatches from Rear Admiral Farrap,lt.
enclosing report from Lieut.. Mckea,
bnrhana1, oi the l.. $. runboat G,l.
houn, dated, on l,raAlaw CITY. Nov VI
stating that nm expedition started from
The Calhoun on the 2Gth uIt., up Bell riv.
er, ard returned the morning OF the 29th
with u launch mounting IA I2pounder
bah'Srcn howitllcr, and capturing two
prisoners. Tho remainder of her crow
ESCAPED. She hnd on board 90 tcn,s and
"A 10" worthless shot guns.
commander buchanan states that he
learned The rebel steamer Victoria was
blown nP of Lost Island about > weeks
be'cr" the date Of his report. II appears
She broke her pistern rod and sent boat
np l1r assistance, when hearing that our
forces were III possession of the place
they vent back aud set fire and deserted
her
Commander Buchsnan learned from
rebel officer, who came up with flag Of
truce, that the crew Of the Victoria had
arrived in Frankina, La., aud that the
steamer was loaded with ammunition.
clothing, Gr.
Acting master, Frederick Crockcr.
commanding L. :. steamer Kensington.
II icnsacoaB ay, reports to the Navy
Department., on the 10Th Of November,
hat on the 18th ult the British schoon-
r Maria. from Ealze, Honduras, and on
hc | tn the rebel schooner Crusc, from
iayana, were taken while attempting to
nn the blockade at Sabine Pass, and
rcrc sent 10 Key West for adlunication.
Commander Caldwell, Of the iron clad
,unboat EsseX, reports 10 Navy Depart
neni, that oil New Orleans, under dato
december Sd, he siezed at the depot Of
he Baton Bougc and Opelloosas railroad,
- bbls. OF molasses, and delivered it on
oard the store ship agrccably TO the
rder Of Admiral Faragut. He states
lat this molasses is the product of the
iemys country, and WAS transported to
aton Rouge for shipment up the river
. steamer which was expected in af-
r our arrival.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

WE call attention to the advertise
ment Of Mr.. J. speed in another column. Mr..
s. is no doubt one of the beat srtizans 10 this
country and he deserves . liberal support
from our citizens
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

A VALUABLE PREsENr.-One Of the
attaches Of our office was presented yesterday
morning, by his young wife. with . christmas
present in advance. In the shape of bounc-
ing handsome girl. Ihst's the right kind Of
. gift. 1t is cherished more the older il
grows
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

"A CASE of AabeoS corpus wa. tried or
| the 10Th ipst before Jul lge L'nderman The
plaintiff, L. II 1bbin'. sought the discharge
| from the | nited States service, Of hi. minor
son, under the aga o! ls years. D. Is. Mach.
Eaq, appearing for paiatlH and W. ii. r.
Gurev, l nitei states District Attorney. for
the defendant, Captain Il. NJ Li,tler. COM
N ndant at Camp Mcclellan. The case was
argoei at length by the council on both sides
apon the poin, raised by the defendant as to
the jpri-diction Of the court the defendant
cor'.ndng that State courts have no iurl.dic-
tion over, power to discharge persons from
the United States service, after once having
enlisted therein. The Court, after taking the
matter undor ndvisement. decided in favor OF
the jursdicton Of the Court, nnd order ed the
discharge OF the minor.
The question OF State Court iaris isdiction, In
cases OF this character, has never, IL is be-
Iieved. been before Questioned In this State
and hence it se. IN to be a matter Of consider
able interest.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

EsLARGING.--The German Theatre
sssociation are enlarging their stage material.
ly, which improve vement will add much to The
appearance of the audience room. They srs
also raising the seats in the gallery so that
hereafter all can havea fine view of the stage.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

You've SETTLERS, Your annual meet
ing tske4 place next Wednesday evening =
See advertisement in another column.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

PERSONAL Chambers, OF
the 10th infantry. arrived in town yesterday
morning. His wound is progressing favora-
bly,, and he will leave for his command in the
course OF four or i've days
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

Orr For TIE WAR.-Ihe 39,h bows
will leave tbis morning at 10 o'clock for st.
Louis, They will, no doubt, be at once sent
into the field 10 Arkansas.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

MILITARY Men, ArrENrIoN.-If yon
wish fer Uniform ID fall equipments call on
F. T. Erskine, Nlckolls' Block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

SUPREME CouRr-No. 1886. Dene-
rimsuded. Otinlon by Lowe. J. Grant 4
Smith for appellant. Cook 4 Drury for ap.
pelle..
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

ATTENTION, OFFIckRs.-For a choice
miliary Uniform. call at Cones, corner Brady
and Second streets
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13
IO-DAl'S ADV'TS.
Young Pioneer Ac,,.er.

NOU AXE NOTIFIED THAT TIE ANIMAL.
meeting Tor the election of officers ana trans
hchon ~ ether business " Il bn held on Waines-
day 'Nening. december l1th 1se9 at Mr.. John
!. Cehin's nfliaa, in tho bascnent Of tho state
hank. general Attendance il requested.
l!y ofder II tie pr.si lent
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13
POlrder at Public .TMcSiOM.

Davenport Dec IL, lsG2.
POlrder at E'Mbiic .IMcSiOu
SHALL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION o.
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10 A. W.,
62 kegs + + FG. % fts caeh,
90 cams ers, II lbs and lbs each,
Al qrs + r,
2sqrsFF,
81 half kegs FFF,
] quarter kegs IF,
IL quarter kegs Eago
n kcg Eagle,
is boxes Canister Eagle,
u ooxes Canister + + +,
l0s "a II oanister,
~ l ID cani.ters,
~ 4 " canisters.
u TIN quarter Kegs,
IL u kegs,
n keg.
II 25 u kegs,
Kegs blasting powder.
Spec,msns can DO seen at the djutant Gene
rails OGice. Is. BAKER,
AdjutAnt General and A. q. NJ. Gen. of Iowa.
The sale will take place in front OF our auction
rooms ia Davenport.
PARKER& VAN TUYL.
ldec l3 Il 20
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

Uo'Y.-Ycsterdsy was an ugly day.
damp. drizz ing ani nny. Look out Tor
Geld weather ia dsy OF two,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13
THE MARKETS.
Davenport Markct..--DaiIy Report.

OrrIcE OF TnE DFM. 4 Nkwa
Friday Eve, Dec. u
The weather being damp aud warm is affecting
the pork market very materially both in hieago
and here and prices have declined. In grain
thero - little doing. Quotations stand un-
changed.
fLoua--f4 dodb.2O. Shipments 200 bb,s.
WnEAr-oaiet at 5Qef6dc for common trades
and 65,a.3, for choice.
BARLEY Nominal. Wc quote at ,OMss,.
CogN Dull at !9c.
OATS 2adaac
HOGS s2230t2 ~ live dressed, IS 90 13 "a.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13
lst Of January Next,

At which time all such claims will ba put In the
hands Of an Attorney for collection.
A. y. b d. KELLEY.
Davenport, Dec II, ls'2-dso u jsnl.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

SEVERAL hundred papers suitable for
wrapping. for sale at this office,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13
.vOTICE.

A LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE SUB.
~ SChlBERS for meat purchased prior 10 the
10Th Nov. last requested to call at their IN A.
ket and settle the same before the
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

XXIANTED A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN
w as assistant ctok. Apply At tho
dec l2.d2t SCOrr HOUSE.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13
THE CI Y.

TOR tcleqraohic ne@S and miscella-
neoas matter, see Mird and tour,h pa
qeS.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13

STATE o. Iowa, AprurAsr GrsxaALs Opviogt
Davenport, Dec. IL, leG1.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-12-13
TuE Rock ISLAND ARseyAI.-Gen.

IaE Rock ISLAND ARseSAL.-Gen.
+ buckingham, who WAS sent out b,
the War Department to examine the Islanf
with regard to the location OF the arsenal, ha,
made his re.oortto the Secretary OF War In
favor OF the lower end of the leland. From
the rapport " make few extracts
The island is doubtless tho best place for
an a rssnal II is high and healthy. well sup
piled With water fror, the Mi..is.ippi River
and the Chasgo aud Rock Island Railroad IL
easii, aeeeembls, IL coutains about 900 acres
OF 'and. OF which 200 have been granted by
Gongress to individuals. leaving about TOO In
poaae sion oi Government
Iho ony question connected with the loca
tt'n of the arsenal a. this point 4. | cone sive
whether II shall be at the upper or lower end
ei the island, which is about two and a half
miles long. Al tho upper end 10 water
power that can be had without cost to the
Government, except for water wheels spd
Hume The email town Of Moline IL aceessi-
bis by good wagon bridge and 70 principal
ly settled by mechanics, connected with mills
and factories in oppera;ion by water power on
the Illinois rhote
Most Of this end Of the island is also cover.
cd with forest, and capable OF handsome in
tHoNemeUt. lna lower OF West 6uu 10 rrOba-
tly higher ground than tho upper end, and
contains about seventy acres including old
Fort Armstrong. west If the Railroad whore IL
crosses the leland. IL hasa good steatnhoaI
landing at all eeasons when boats can run. and
from the cities OF Rock Island and Davenport
by footwalks acrors the railroad bridges. The
ground is sufficiently rolling to be well
drained. Water must. In either case, bs pro-
cured from the Mississippi River
As eteam power will probably he the mos,
convenient and reliable. think the advanta.
ges OF the lower end Of the island for the pur.
toses OF an arssnal are superior TO those Of the
uprer end.
The work we unaerssand. is to be com.
msnced early in the spring AMI pushed rapidly
forward TO completion
IHE MEETING AT LIZ CLAIRE Hail.
Ia accordAnce with notice published In the
G"xetfs and Democrat d. Ncaos. meeting Of
The citizens OF Davenport Township wa. held
at Le Claire Hal, on Friday. December 18th,
is62
The meeting vss called to order by the
election Of Nr. Geore Marray to the chair, and /
Z Il. tiardge "a Secretary.
TN motion the meeting appointed Finance
Committee, consisting of Me.srs. II Lowry.
u. L. Mcho.n AMI John Lambert. to collect /
La =
Mr.. French moved that the Finance Com
pittee have the sole power to eelect one or +
more persons to act ss sanitary Committee
q behalf OF the ctizens IN visiting 4ta tsAiag
'ars Of The wounded. Motion carr l.
Ga motion, Me,srs Parks Il Hoame,'s s,or..
oroer OF Drady aud Fourth streets, wac select.
q as the place Of deposit for goods to be car
led TO said wounded men.
The Ladies Ala SOCIETY kindly donated
hree boxss OF Sanitary gooi- for the use Of
he committee.
Ga motion adjourned.
Gro. MuRRAY, Pre.'t,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-07-30

United States, after deducting all expendi
lures, including repairs and the furnishing.
running, and managing of said road shall ex-
ceed ten per centum upon its cost exclusive
OF the hye per centum to be paid to the Uni
ted States, congress may reduce the rates of
fare thereon if unreasonable in amount. and
may fix and establish the same bv law. And
the better to accomplish the object of this act.
namely, to promote the public interest and
welfare by the construction of said railroad
and telegraph line, and keeping the same in
working order, and to secure to the COVER
ment at all times (but particularly in time of
war; the use and benefits of same for postal
military, and other purposes, congress, NAV
at any time, having due regard for the rights
OF sad companies named herein, add to, al
ter, amend, or repeal this act
Sect. 10. And be it further enacted that +be
several railroad companies herein named are
authorized to enter into an arrangement with
the Pacific telegraph company. the overland
telegraph company, and the California state
telegraph company, so that the present line of
telegraph between the Missouri river and San
Francisco may be moved upon or along the
hne OF SAID railroad and branches as fast as
sad roads and branches are built; and if said
arrangements be entered into, and the trans
Ter OF sand telegraph line be made in accord
ance Herewith to the line of said railroad and
FRANCES, such transfer shall, for all purposes
OF this act, be held and considered fulfil
ment on the part of said railroad companies
OF the provisions of this act in regard TO the
construction of said line of telegraph And.
IN case of disagreement said telegram COM
pames are authorized to remove their line of
telegraph along and upon the line of railroad
hereln contemplated without prejudice TO the
| ,pfe 81
rights OF said railroad companies named
herein.
Sect. 20. And be it further enacted, that
'ile corporation hereby created and the roads
connected herewith, under the provisions of
TINS act, shall make to the secretary of the
treasury an annual report wherein Shall be
set forth
First. The names of the stockholders and
their places of residence so far as the same
can be ascertained;
second The names and residences of the
directors, and all others officers of the COM
pany;
Third. The amount of stock subscribed.
ana the amount thereof actually paid in;
Fourth. A description of the lines of road
surveyed, of the lines thereof fixed upon for
the construction of the road, and the cost of
such surveys;
fl1th. The amount received from passen-
gers on the road;
-, Sixth The amount received for freight
thereon;
Seventh. A statement of the expense of
said road and its fixtures;
Eighth. A statement of the Indebtedness of
sad company, setting forth the various kinds
thereof Which report shall be sworn to bv
the president of said company, and shall be
presented to the secretary of the treasury on
or before the first day of July in each year.
Approved, July l, 1862
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-07-30
A CASE OF GENERAL DEBILITY.

MIRACULOUS CURE. About seven years ago, !
contracted very heavy cold, which chung TO with
dreadful tenacty resisting all the skill Of ply scans,
any me power Of medicpes suffered constantly rom
pam III the heart; appetite; part OF the time too
weak 10 walk; night sweas, which reduced me to
shau0M agonizng pain in every Joint in my body; cen
Slhhty chilly; in word, | poor miserable, un
mappy wretch and often prayed for death. employed
pa OF egt physciens and must have taken at least
uoesheiu OF hauseous edcnes OF one kind and an0t-
Ct, DGt TO no good purpose, grew every day
flnaY went to Dr. Hill, who succeeded in curing me-
ny new and delightful system of treating diseases I'D
Mnch the patient is not required to take nasty med-
cmesl was thoroughly cured in about three months,
ana am now as well and hearty a buck. advise the
SICK to 80 to DR. Hill who win effect speedy cure az
0ne-hai the price charged by other PHYSICIANS and
hlthy medicines ITO be well shaken before taken"
m JOHN TRASK Providence X. |.
10 DR. ali
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-07-30
&oston advertisements.
BOSTON MEDICAL ASyTT75 y

ROSTON MEDICAL ASYLUM.-Tbis
80 Institution established for the benefit OF the sick
ana suffering, whether rich poor, is under the inme
Ilate care Of Dr. T. X. TAYLOR, aided by some of the
pest consultation talent the city Affords The utode Of
treatment practiced embraces all the modern improve
ments which have been made by the professors and stu
GENTS OF medicine, surgery, electricity. magnetism psy
enology' and mental and spiritual philosophy DR. iay
or Is an experienced physician as skillfuI on
orator ana manipulation During practice of twenty
years he has been emney successful in curing some
Of the worst cases of Lung and Liver Diseases vsnen
sia, Rheqmatsm, Neuralgia Mental and Nervous Depres
SION. ad Female Complaints, which have come under
MEDICAL care Many cases of Nervous Prostitution Neu
ragia ana Female Derangements are relieved at a
single VISIT Diseases of the Blood from whatever cause
produced are treated by the eclectic system with nya
rlaDle success Patients from distance who NAV wish
10 remain IN the city while under tment can be fur
hsheu with good accommodations and board at moder
ate rates, by communicating with Dr. TAYLOR dav n,
two before their arrival. - MY Vi
once consultation and operating rooms No II Han
over street. All letters OF inquiry must enclose most
ton. - " - i'SA'' bVs
p, S-Dr: Taylor's Medical Work for beth sexos emit
TIED The Medical Companion can be obtained OF him
or of W. V. SPENCER, bookseller and Publisber "a
washington street. pvce 50 Three stamps extra
when sent by mail diff ans
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-07-30
RaIltUuos.
WORCESTER & NASuIr

ESs=ssagz---===s WORCESTER & NASHTJA
f Es-==s.sszs==sts-R L R0AD.-SUMMER ARRANGE
-MENT.-TraDs run as follows. Taara
" Te N az OzU ana lib a. m, and 4l0 p.
- Az Nashua, all trains connect with the trains n,
concord where passengers take the cars to and from,
INC NorIhern the Passumpsic the Boston, Concord and
Montreal, and Vermont Central Railroad N
At Groton Junction trains connect directly with ths
as 2 tIe stony Brook Railroad; and also with trains
o me ftcnburg Railroad with the exception of the rsf
VAN Om h9ston and at Fitchburg with trains of the
vermont ana M massachusetts, and Cheshire Railroads
A tram leaves Worcester Sunday morning nj Al
oeock Tor Lowell and stations stopping to fake mn
passengers when signal is made. Returning leave LOW
III Far ar T 9y M reseh " oreester
roads ealars and connections with otbe
land States . q w RFSTf IL Nv Ss s Ehe
Worcester June 10. 1882 dtf CUP
YsssE5155Sqsssa PROVIDENCE & WOR.
sEsszsszssssssszs CESTER RAILROAD - Summer Ar
May s. 1852 '''''' W lake enee' on MoNDAf'
Passenger trains will leave Worcester for Providencs
ana way STATIONS, at 100 and l30 a. m and 400 n M
II ~ t9r orcester and way stations 20 ami
Valley Falls Trains leave Providence at $50 e.aO
55g lO.5O Lao, a. M, 1900 M, ana 30 23G a 10
4.sSO, 5.30. $50, 100 500 D. m. ' ''
Leave Valley Falls at SIS, I co. 90 S5a 10 On II M
L3bp.m. s'' IVY ' at"
Those trains in bold figures are the Worcester trains
Inc worcester trains connect at Proyidence with
steamer Perry to and from Newport morning and aye
ing and with the splendid steamers Plymouth Rock AMI
Colnmonwealth TO and from New York via Stonington
AT orcester junction with Trains to and from the
western, Worcester and Nashua, Fitchburg and vyor
witch Railroads ~ ''Nt anu Not
Through Tickets to all important points at tho wso,
can De OBTAINED at the Office of the COMPANY in Proyi
dence, at as low rates as by any other route
S. II. TABOR Sun,t
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ID Il H / L L
BOTANIC MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT
NO. g Main Street, VVOrceseI

FEW WORDS TO YOUNG MEN -Du,in, .1,o o
slGe o. ateen years. Dr. Hill has come in contact with
Almost llnulnerabe of Debility occasoned nv
dreadln habit Of solitary self abuse They eontinDse
10 warn All Young men who not afflicted TO avoid
u as they value their lives and to advise ali who aro
iIouDled with the habit or its consequences where
ey can be cured Of such trouble and to lei them know
e re disasters resulting in the non attendance of Them
IN tme IL no eXageeration to say that three ourths
y S INSANE owe Their alady to this horrid habit The
prOpretofs OF Insane Asylums corroborate the state
neht ana II me victim escapes insanity idocy yet he
oiSne IS entirely untitled for the real pleasures Of life
either IN or out of the domestic erce-wtb procreaye
powers ruined afflicted with distrust ever doubtful Of
ms llehus IN fact, perfect hypOchondrac what is he
ny LOT put 70 be and die Attend them at once
an you VINO are addicted TO this miserable habit or ii
may De TOO late, and you may go down to disonored
srsvs hardly ut to meet the God who gave you the pow
as they intended. There exists not in The whoie
world an object more loathsome or miserable than one
mus broken IN health and hopes Avoid it then as you
wish for happiness and heaven.
Dr. Hills practice is wholly the botanic principle
and therefore upon natural foundation ~
Office No. 81 Vain street Worcester open from 3 A. M
to p M Letters (pospaid) will receive prompt atten
tion ~
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-07-30
A CURE WARRANTED.

DIR. HILLS MIXTURE is Warranted to cure emissions
and all diseases OF the Urinary Organs Within last
three years upwards OF 5000 bottles have sold in
Boston; not single case can be produced where it
has failed 10 make quick and lasting This is
rere assertion but well known fact, which can be
proved at any moment DR.. Hill would not take this
method TO make known the virtues of this failing
Mixture, were it not to put the public their guard
against the humbug preparations which advertised
by certain apOthecarcs who know nothing of the dis
eases which they pretend to cure, who for the sake of
making rev dollars, endanger the life, health and
stution of their deded victims To all who afflicted
with private complaints but especially to you who
nave been duped by miserable pietenders Dr. Hill would
earnestly recommends trial Of his nevOr failing Mixture
1t never fails to the in short time
without regard to diet risk of exposure. 1t is mild
Pleasant and safe TO take 1t pures the blood destroys
the poison lurking in the system, and completely
Yates and renews the constitution. Dr. His Mixture,
II taken in season. will prevent well the
plants for which 1t is recommended; in short il is the
only sure and safe remedy which has been discover
ca Tor the cure of all private complaints The price Of
DIR Hill's Mixture is only IS bottle will be sent
securely packed aled to part of the city
country, when ordered with the price enclosed Letters
pOspaid) directed 10 DR.. Hill will receive prompt at
entlon All consultations are held in private without
fear of exposure.