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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

MORE INDIAN BARBARITIRs Is MIN

MORE INDIAN BARBARITIRs Is MIN
sEsorA.-It appears that the bloodthirs,y
Sioux OF Minnesota are not satisfied with their
terrible work Of last summer. but have CON-
menced rs-enac,ing those scenes OF horror
right under the eyes Of the aut horities. Disi
ded up into email band. they manage to creep
upobserved into the settlements and lu,cher
such citizens as may happen to stray any dis
tance from the guarded lines. The last ~
Paul Press contains blood-freezing account
Of tho murder OF family named Dustin. who
~ere travelling home from market. IN lumber
wagon When discovered Amos Dustin. the
father, was sitting In the front part OF me
wagon, dead. with au arrow sticking In his
BODY, and a deep " wounc In his breast, proba-
bly made by tomahawk or war club. liis
LEI. hand had been cut off and carried away
by the Indians.
Beneath his seat. croucbed little child Of
ak years. who had concealed herself there
when the attack wac made. The life blood OF
her father had streamed down, covering her
face and clothes, and her shoes we're literally
filled with the blood that Lad trickled irom
the mangled body. She rays that the lndiane
saw her. and looked quite sharply at her, but
did not offer violence. 1t lie probable that she
is mistaken about this. ae che Is the only mem
Der Of the family unin ured, and from the dis
plays we have had OF savage feroei,y, we
sh ould not infer that they would knowingly
spare a victim in their power
In another part Of the wagon lay the corpse
Of Mrs Dustin, the grandmother OF the child
rem. An arrow was in her body aleo. and her
head Was hanging over the eide OF the wagon,
her long hair diahevelied and streaming In the
air, filled with the elotted blood that had
flow ed from her wounds.
Tn. mother. and child twelve years OF age,
were in the wagon, still alive. but go badl.
wounded that 10 hopes are entertained OF
their recovery. For two days they had lain
and suffered beside tie dead bodies Of their
friends. unable to procure sustenance or as
s.tance.
And with ell these tales Of horror ringing N
our ears, We are compelled by the Govern
nept 10 larbor 10 our midet nearly three
hundred of the red devils The most besuti-
ful camp in the West must he polluted ty thsse
fends in human shape, fed and taken care OF
By the people they would not hesitate to mur
der ard scalp on the fret opportunity Why
not carry cut tie sentence awarded them hy
the court Are we to be hardened forever
with the worthless, cruel vngatondsF We
certainly hope not. The State Of Minneso'a
offers S25 each for male Sioux scalps. We
have over $50. 900 invested in the article right
here in Davenport, and the sooner tho 'ov-
.runent realizes on them the better satisfied
will be the people.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

DaIEp Ur.-Ncarly every cistern in
to sn has ran entirely dry, and in some insian.
for their daily supply Of water for all domes-
tic purposes, much Inconvenience is experience
si We believe the memory OF the Oldest in
h bltant does no. extend back to the time
en-. The Father OF Waters is in u bad WAY
when an ordinary log raft canno. be navigst-
ed along his tortuous cnannel, which Is the
case Just q, present.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

TaR INs AND OUIs.--A MATERIAL
DuYEREsoE-Lsst year a democrat filled the
Office Of City Marshal Not word was said
then about an increase in salary. This year
republican has possession Of the office. and hns
hardly become comfortably settled in HE
chair before II is discovered tha. the $500 al
lowed him is altogether too small psy for the
le Dor performsd, and an advance is asked,
We are not prepared to'say the salsry is not
too small, but hold to the old adage that
"whats sauce for the goose Ia sauce for the
gander." II Harvey Leonard's services were
worth but s4o0 per year, we are not willing
to believe that jim. Means can earn any
more.
And furthermore, IL comes with very bad
grace for the Gazette to propose an increase o
oty expenditures. II we recollect right it was
the ,in-e.fe that teemed day after day with
abuse Of the last Council for it's ex,ravsgsnce,
although that body was certainly as economi-
cal as the present Council We told the Ga
z,,ts then that we should insist upon q rigid
adherence TO it's code, and now give 1t fair
warning that upon no account will We allow II
to DEPART thereirom. Cries for still further
economv will be oountenanced, but requests
for more liberal expenditures irowned down
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

VALUABLE PRESENT. Last evening
met in eecret conciave at the Burtis House
The only outsider allowed TO be present was
Adjutap, General Baker. After duly orgsnz-
ing the spok esman OF the meeting Grose from
Our reporter having bsen excluded from the
meeting We are unable to record the precise
ceremonies but The gist Of the matter was that
the Aforesaid a otfcers had made up purse oi
$50, which they desired to prssent to Gen.
Baker, as q slight token oil their esteem. and
expressed the wish that the came be Invested
in a carriage horse to be presented to the Gen.
eral. wife, with Their compliments. Th.
by the General in which he assured the off,
GERS that he should take great pleasure in car
ryipg out their wishes. The present lie surely
a handsome one and will bs duly appreciated.
REMoNsTRANcE.-The people OF the
eity most intere e.ted 10 Oakdale Cemetery re-
spectfuliy remonstrate against the location OF
military camp in the vicinity OF those grounds'
as proposed by the military authorities here
Last ev enipg, at the request OF Gen Bak'r,
the, military met the opponents OF this move
mems at the Adjutsnt Generals office The
whole matter Of the objection was stated by
II. B. Hoffman, Esq 10 very plain and can
did manner, after which II was considered IL
| committee of the whole. ihe military have
taken the matter under adviseme Mt, and vii
| give an answer in a short time.
II must be confessed that Gen. Baker ie IL
a critical position in this matter. He 10 re.
quested by the city authorities 10 r-mov'
Camp Hsndershott beyo the city limits
He has looked at such points above, below
and back of town. and at every point he i
met with strenuous objection. on the part Q
the citizens What he ie to do and not ipiur
somsbod,1 feelings we know not
P.S Since writing the above We lesrn tha
il has been decided to locate the camp at th
place above designated. Gen. Baker pledge
his word to the trustees of the cemetery ths
the most rigid order shall be maintained, .
that no one going to the cemetery shall be 81
noysd or in sny way have cause for complain
against The soldiers sDesnped there.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18
Chicago Markets.

GHioA9o. july u
FLoua.-sominal. Winter Lxlfa sb.ab low
grade Extra 81. o.
WnKAr Quiet. NJ. Spring tl.oi
Cont uli. isia0tssl..
OARS quiet. b;,a5b1s IA store.
IiiE.- STEADY. M. 6Gc IN store.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

WHOLESALE GRocERRs.-Ihe atten-
ton Of the trade and the public generally IL
claimed for the Advertisement OF John He e
10 tn,,her column. This house 10 among the
Oldest and best e.tst lishsd Ia the city and il.
prepared to do just as it adverti,es. Dealer.
and consumers will find it advantageous TO
give i, full share Of patronage. Ihoss
Who deal in and use wines ana hquors will
find Mr.. Hume prepared to serve them with
the hes, articles in the line ever opened in the
ci'y. Old customers and rev ones are Invited
to call and examine III. stock.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

MAKE YouR PRErARArIoNs. - The
draft 10 this State will take place early the
coming week, on what particular day we are
not at liberty at present, for substaniisl reas.
ons, to state. The call will require about one
out of every five able bodied citzene, to either
sntie $500 or accept present OF bright,new
Prussian mu.ket and the accou'rements there
unto belonging. For the benefit OF those who
do not Understand tae manner in which the
draft ia to be CONDUCTED we will explain.
large hollow wheel Is provided in which sbps
Of paper containing the natpes Of all the enroll
ed men are placed. These slips are tightly
folded and placed inside quill riogs. and are
drawn bya boy bliudfolded. All necessary
precautions will be taken TO prevent fraud,
but We would advise every citizen IN the state.
interested to be present at the Office OF the
Proves. Marshal, anI see that tie ia Justly dea II
with. az after the drawing no complaints will
be listened to by the authorities 1t behooye'
every uan TO have his stockings darned. and
HE kit ready for a hasty departure.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

QUIET.-Our streets are not over
crowded with business just now. The dulness
10 occssionsd by tho harvest season. which
keeps the farmers all in the field, and proha-
bly, will keep them there ior week or two to
come Those who delight in witnessing active
country life should embrace this opportunity
to 60 out Of town. Every reaper in the coun.
ty is tu.i.y at work aud every available hand
is busy handling the ripe grain. We can afford
10 see dull times in the city while such boun :
tiful crop as the farmers are blessed with this
year. is being harvested
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

New WARKHoUsE.--The Northern
Line Packet Company have leased the gr"nro
formerly occupied by one Of the stores IN Bur.
rows block, and have commenced clearing
away the rubbish preparatory to erecting a
two story warehouse for their own sccommo
da,ion. This improvement will do much TO
regulate the appearance OF that locality, and
i. is to be hoped that the rest Of The burnt
district will soon be reclaimed In its former
commercial position.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

PoLrcE CouRr.-E. A. Anderson, a
"rouss about" vas jerked mp thi. afternoon on
. charge OF violating the celebrated "2d Sec
tion" in punishipg a man named Henthorn.
Anderson was humbugged by the court into
pa, ing SIS 30 fine and costs.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

The best place to purchase ine suit
of clothes ready made or get them made to or
der, 10 .. Krauss's. opposite the N.tionsi
Bank. HE stock is complete 10 oil rsspssss
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-18

Some fifIy or sixty reteI noise IIIaue
dash into Hickman, KY, night before last
and robbed all the stores. They tarried
until after daylight yesterday. During
their stay a steamer landed, but they did
not molest her. Our forces now occupy
the town.
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The author of the volume before endeayors to de-
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and Scripture.
the doctrine of the recognition of friends IN heaven It
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earth and proves with cearness that such
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angels but also among the spirits of he departed friends
we unhesstn ely give our opinion that TINS F"iume Is
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This work gives positive and social views of heaven
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- The name Of the author Of this work Is strange
| anopgh wthheId social heaven in which Their,
VII 5 tb most perfec recognition Intercourse fellow
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In announcing a republication Of the above work the
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CHARLESTON, Dec. IA. Gen. Gilmore again
shelled Charleston on Thursday night, throwing
a number of shells into the city, doing much
damage. All the rebel batteries opened, and a
heavy bombardment ensued for several hours
The storm is washing away the rebel obstruc
tons, and yesterday large number of heavy
timbers, bolted together, came down with the
tide. 1t is believed that the distractions mus
beseyerely damaged.
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Nav YORK, Dec. Is. By the arrival of the
Arsgo from Port Royal we learn that the re
cent heavy gale swept away nearly all the rebel
distractions in Charleston harbor, and their
remnants line the shore. The entrance to the
harbor is now clear ard it is supposed our navy
will take due notice OF the fact.
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mond the rebel authorities showed them through
all the prisons in and about the city. They say
that they found our prisoners quite comfortable
and well fed, though partly by provls ions sent
from the loyal States.
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BY TELEGEgAE Dga
TO THE FREEMAN.
T O'CLOCK A. M
Special dispatch to the Boston Journal

SPecla7 alsPa7o" 70 1"s D0Sr0" 50UHa
WASHINGTON, Dec Is. The present large
bountles will probably be reduced to one hun
bred dollars after the 5th Of January next.
The raid of Stuarts cavalry last night to the
vicinity of Fairfax Station, capturing a whole
company of infantry and destroying the railroad
has made quite stir here. Had large supply
train for the Army of the Potomac, not been
acci lentally denlayed an hour and q half at Al
exandria it would also have been destroyed
PERLEY
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAc,

DecemDer, IT, 1908. I
Last night Rosseau's brigade of Stuart's oav-
airy came upon the Orange & Alexandria rail.
road near Langer's Station and destroyed two
bridges over Pope's Run.
The following were among the executions to-
day
John Tague, 5th VT, and John Blowers, %
vt