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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

DEATH OF AN EARLY S1TTLRR.-The
ipgham, Scott county, will much regret to
learn that that gentleman der arted this If,
this morning. Capt. Coleman was one Of The
earliest settlers OF this county. ue came {.
Rockingham from Ohio in the year 1897.
while yet that town was the lusty rival ot
Davenport, and bid fair to become the eeai
OF justice in the county. lie settled there
and as an active and earnest mar, interest
ed himself greatly in the interests OF tb.
town OF his adoption. Among those who la
bored Tor the victory in the matter Of loca-
ting the county seat, Capt Coleman was on.
OF the most energetic. He used bis influence
to hiring out considerable number Of set
tlers from Ohio, and otherwise contributed to
the glory Ct Rockingham. His leading bust
ness in those times, ard for years after wss
steam boating. We believe that besides run
ming and being interested in several differ.
ent boats he built one for the trade and
partially built another. When the county
eest question vas decided 10 favor. of Dav-
snport, most Of the property holders there,
and those interested. left the place. I,s
streets became desolate, its stores and ware
houses were closed and went to decay, its
fine hotel was used for q private dwelling,
its excellent flour mill was taken away. and
the city was shorn OF its commercial beauty.
One by one the inhabitants left that once
fouri,hing and lively little village. until all
were gone except Mr.. Coleman. He and hi.
family remained true to their first home 10
the West
Capt. Coleman was a man Of the etrictest
integrity and most answering moral char
scter. He was only known to be respected
At the time OF bis death he was one OF the
most active and efficient members Of the
County Board of Supervisors. and one Of the
most influential men of that body. Scott
county has lost q good citizen; those who
knew him willlOng bear him IN memory.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
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Nearly Advertising contracts will he Understood
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Advertisement nnt accompanied with instruf-
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

PICKED Fuss AND GOT LICKED.-
This morning while the steamer kat Cassel
was a. tie levre, come three OF four Of bet
deck hands, who were loaded TO The guard
Win po.so' aI 81 os t,ers VII
were standing by, m!niing their own busi
ness After taking O few rouLds of tauuts
from The drunken scamps. the soldiers remon
strated, and told the quarre some party that
/. was very ungeutienanly and mean to b.
thus in teiferipg with men who wsre not inter
ferirg with them. At this one Of the party
pick ed up rock which he threw at the sol
der. lhe rect began TO follow spit when The
party assailed hurled back one Of the sam,
kind Ii took effect upon ths skull OF the ras-
cal, tearing up the scalp aud pre- ducihg a bad
fracture The fight ended here; the gounde
party was taken aboard, end the boat crosse
over to coal for the ttip. When che returned
9th Ger Severance was On hand to make som,
arrests The wounded man was laid up ano
in a very critical condition. Another had r.
pained the other eide, and third " as Oh
deck. but refused TO go ashore. Rather thsp
go to the trouble Of calling help the policemen
caught the rascal by one leg and tipped hin
off into the river. from which position he wns
easily procured. and taken before Squire
Wheeler, who fined him SO 90 ard costs, in de.
fault Of which he wss cent 70 jai
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

LfnANoN, MAY i.
Col. jacobs has lad tight OF hours
duration with Morgan. Jacobs loss is
hcaty, but he succeeded IN getting nll Of
ms lDen Oh tic north side oi the river,
and Will bc reinforced
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
From MeAico.

New NoRk, May T..
We have adtlces from Vera truz 10
Aptl 9TH, via French sources.
Tho fail Of fuebla i, expected to be
announced hy the next mail
Tho French hal met with NO repuscs
OF re,crscs whatever, and hnd lost but I |
men killed and lt2 wounded duriug the
slepe.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
FROM Cairo.
Special to the Chicago Triluno.
GAInn MAJ II

special 10 the Chicago Iftuno.
CArno, MAY II.
The Tuscumba, in the fight at Grand
Gulf. was injured more seriously than was
at first supposed. She cannot be put in
good tim until She goes in stays, and at
present there is not much chance for
that.
We can..gct nothing important from
the army.
The Appept details the lCss at Grand
Cult, Bayou Pierre and Port Gibson. and
says the loss Of Grand Gulf is Of little
consequence as the Big Black River is
not navigable. 1t thinks great battle,
involving the fall Of Nicksburg, Will be
fought IN the open field.
The Governor has issued proclama-
ton calling on every man capable OF
bearing arms to take the field.
Tho Appeat denies the report that
Port Hudson is being evacuated
Descrtcrs from jackson, on Thursday,
say that Grant whipped Bowen again at
Clinton, 8 miles from jackson, on We'd
nesday.
Great alarm prevailed at Jackson, and
the women and children were being sent
away.
The rebels are reported as sending 90
600 rcinforcemcnts from Mobile and Is,
900 from Charleston.
The evacuation of Vicksburg is re-
garded as probable.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

Fox RENT. That fine dwelling
house. rooms formerly occupied by J. ). Ait
man, on Perry St. between Sd and 4th. is for
rent from let OF May, Apply TO John Forrest
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

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l,I T. ID

In Rockingham, this morning. May 18th. CART
JOH' COLEMAN, an "old Settler" aged s.
years.
Funeral from the famly y residence at ~. O'Clock
tomorrow morring. Friends Of the family and
Old settlers in pa ticular are invited to attend
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

DEPRESSED The Dubuque Tn"eS
feels much depressed at the suspension OF Il,
Disbursing Post Office in that place, aud is in
clined 10 be rather morose over it. Now The
fact 10, that office has never amounted 20 much
in Dubuque, and it has been taken away be.
cause ii conld not be seen that there were any
advantages 20 te derived from it. 1t is mol
unlikely that it will be re- located in Daven.
port it being the most central point in tae
mods,s the people Of Iowa much more than Al
any other place we know of
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

PRooREssISG.-The first volume Of
the Adjutant Generals Report is printed and
the second volume is Progressing as fact as
the State Printing Office will permit. The
work will lie ready for distribution sometime
in June.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
TIL 6 CIT Y.

NorIcE.-Persons having accounts
against R chardson. West l. Co.. viii confer a
favor by having them made out re-, 70. set-
Element
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

GLORIOUS WEATHER. - Vegetation
Of ali kinds never had better nursing than it
is having this Spring. The weather is con.
tinually warm, with plenty OF warm showers
90 keep the soil moist. The farmers declare
that they are 10 the beet kind Of spirits. and
that il they can only get good price for then
crots, they shall make money this year We
hope they may
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

les Nicr CoUar.--The morning hour
was oceupieAin taking defaults.
orendor,f vs.. Woodward, snit brought to
recover wages. Judgment for plaintiff for
$500.
Meyer Va. Vincent, suit brought to stay pro.
csedrgs in Trustees sale.
City OF Davenport. VS.. the Peoria Fire and
Marine Insurance Company; proceedings
completed decision of Court 10 suspense.
Fruit PRosPEcTs. 1T seems to be a
fixed fact that all knds of fruit has got fine
there was fair crop OF peaches raised in this
vicinity. Now every tree bids fair to be load,
cd. while there will be no end to the apples
The pear trees are promising much. few
weeks more Of favorable weather will make the
present fair prospect o certainty.
Horse CoNTKACToEs. The city is
full OF parties to day Who are interested IN
the contracts for horses for the government -
There were 400 horses advertised for 10y COL
Grier and We believe that there are about
forty bids made in which there are proposl-
tlons made to furnish I 900 horses. Tie bids
will be declared to morrow.
CHEAP DRY Goops.-M. Benedict
has opened an extensive dry goods house on
the corner of Perry and Second streets where
viii be found everything in his line OF trade
Of the latest and most fashionable sty les very
cheap Tor cash. Give him a call.
1HE "dirty' paragraph in the Rock
leland Argus Of last evening lie only worthy OF
man with go foul character as has the edi
Tor Of that paper. 1t is beneath our at,en-
ton.
ALARaE quantity OF dress goods, new
patterns for summer wear, ust opened at Whis
lers. lie is selling at greatly reduced prices,
Spring cloakings. hoop skirts trimmings etc.
selling very low.
PERSON Al Our friend Wm. Cham
psrs arrived in town from Minnesots last eve.
ming. lie reports his brother, Col Alex
Chambers, in improved health and spirits
Now Is TIE TIME.-This is the very
time to send IN your subscriptions for the
Daily and Weekly DEMocRAr AND NEgs. Oar
friends in tie country should lie making ef-
YOU are in earnest.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
New NoTk GarAel.

NEW YoRK. May l2.
foUR-Aiarket unchanged, demand moderate
so.%odo 10 extra state 81 S5d7 90 X. II. U.
HkAT-aarket nominal ) 35M1 So spring
sl.59Gol 62 winter red and amber western.
'oks-Q Quiet. s5as6Lc sound slGs4c un-
sound.
MaIsKY-Firm. 45a45lse.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
Davenport LUMBER M arket.


DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
L aad residence No. rs, corner Main AM Third
uss~, davenport Iowa juiyl.d
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
New York stock Market.
Chicago Markets.

CHr9A6o, May II.
FLOUR. Unchanged. So 4Oa7 50.
WHEAr.-Duil and easier. Sales ut 81 .l4al II.
CoRs.-lc lower J0tG52Lc.
OArs.-5Il "a 5sAc.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12

The 'dirty' paragraph in the Rock
leland Argus Of last evening lie only worthy OF
a man with go foul character as has the edi
tor Of that paper. 1t is beneath our atten-
ton.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
NUMBER 1866.
The Daily Democrat and News,
RICHARDSON e. BURDlTT.
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J. }. NCiARDSON........ W, BURDITT.
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TERMS Or SUBSCRIPTION:
DA,Ly.-l5 cents pcr week pl, able TO c,rii .rs.
Ma and pcst-ofice subscriburs Al, 90 per ann m
payable in advance.
WEEKLY .-s2, 90 per annum, In advance
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-12
TO DAYS ADV'TS.
Old settlers

4 III kkQuE 'TED TO MET At JUDGh
~ Granls utllae this evening 10 make arrange
ncnts 10 attend tho funeral OF Carr Jous GoLs-
NAN is 0kpER ar TnE PHFstpEhr.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-21

HENRY WARD BEEcHER ON THURLow
WEED.-So long as his sphere was New York
and the topics of party were local and secular
he has been adroit and reasonably successful.
But the moment he attempted, in these great
days OF RESOLUTION, TO transfer to national
affairs the petite arts and snug shrewdness OF
lower sphere. he found himself impotent.
BE was like man skillful in rowing a skiff on
his own ush-pond, and thought he would try
The Atlantic ocean during an equinoctial
storm! Losing sight of land, he lost sight OF
everything. He was used to headlands and
shores but not to stars. He could not take
observations OF planets higher than storms.
he calculated by log and dead reckoning. o
great people with little men to lead them! o
nation OF grand common people. but con-
temptible politicians. A people of faiths and
inspirations deluded by men without eonvic-
tons, bold only in juggles, and towards in
moral principles Christ came again TO this
people, saying as of old. "He hath Amounted
me to preach the Gospel to the poor he hath
sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach
deliverance to the captives, and recovering oil
sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that
are bruised" And TO this Mr.. Weed and
those OF his school replied, "What have we to
do with Thee, thou Jesus Of Nazareth? Art
Thou come to torment us before our time ?"
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-21
Help for the Sick and Wounded
s OldierS.

THE Army Committee of the Portland Young
Il Mems Christian Association would most earnest
ly appeal to all Christians and to all other beneyo.
lent persons of Maine, for aid in carrying on. the
Christian Commission. in miniserng the ply steal
and spiritual wants of soldiers II distributes its
stores by means of Christian men, who go among
the soldiers without pay and give to those
who need accompanying such distributions by words
OF cheer and religious counsel. Over seventy such
men were on the battlefield in Maryland doing all
that Chrsfida sympathy could devise Tor the wound
ed and dying. Many brave heart was made to re-
joce and many a wounded soldier owes his life to
the timely assistance rendered by these men, Imme-
dately on receipt of the of the battle at Muir.
yreesboro. twenty four despatch from the
various Young Mems Christian Associations with n
large amount of stores for the relief of the wounded
with no other reward than the appreciation of their
own conscience the conviction that they are in the
path OF duty and carrying out the great object of
their mission. according 10 the examples set by our
Divine Master, who made the body of man the oh
ect OF his miracles and his soul the object of his doc
trine.
Money is needed 10 purchase jelies cordiaIs slim
ulants and many other articles that are not usually
contributed.
Donations of money, bibles, tracts magazines, re-
igious newspapers, clothing, or stores of any kind
earnestly solicited all of which be sent to the
Office of DIR. WALTER X. JOHNSON, 2294 Congress
street. two doors west of New City Hall and Court
House and the contributors may be assured they will
ders. ' wv
henry u. Burgess, Andrew J. Chase Jacob Chase
IT, paviu Is Kicker Walter X. johnson, 1rny COM
feb4 2m
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-21
Proposals for Flank HOwitzers.
ORDNANCE orrrcr. WAR DEPARTMENT.

ORDNANCE OFFICE, WAR DEPARTMENT
WAsHIsGToS, January q, 1863. I
Proposals will be received at this Office until o..
clock p NJ, on the 9th of February next for fur.
nishing one hundred or less, 24-pounder east iron
Howitzers for flank defence. These Howtzers weigh,
when finished, about LAG pounds each, and draw.
ings exhibiting their dimensions be seen at this
Office, or at the United States Arsenas They are to
be subject TO the regular United States inspection and
proof and none are 10 be received and paid for ex-
cept such as pass inspection and proof and are ap-
proved by United States Inspector 10 be designate
ed by this Office Payments will be made on certifi-
Gates Of inspection and receipts, to be given BY the
Inspector, and forwarded to this office.
Bidders will state the number OF Howitzers they
propose TO deliver mot exceeding one hundred the
place OF manufacture and delivery, and the price per
pound, for the finished Howitzer; and no bid will be
entertained unless II be from a founder regularly en-
gagged in the business satisfactory evidence of whch
must accompany the bid. Any bidder obtaining
contract will be required TO enter into bonds with
not less than two sutefies In the penal sum Of ten
thousand dollars for the faithful fnfment of his
contract in all respects. The bonds be acknowL
edged before judge of court of record and the
bondsmen must be certified by the Judge of District
Court OF the United States, Ordnance Officer in
charge OF United States arsenal, TO be worth the
penal sum Of the bond and above all liabilities
The right is reserved 10 reject all proposals If the
prices are deemed too high IT, for any cause it Is
not deemed for the public interest TO accept them.
Proposals will be sealed and addressed TO "Briga-
dier General James W. Ripley, Chief of Ordnance
Washington, ID. c." and will be endorsed ..Propo.
sal FOR Hank Howitzer." J. W RIPLEY
fanQn
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-21
POETRY.
The Dying Child.

IT'S dying! life is yielding place
To that mysterious charm
Which spreads upon the troubled face
A fixed, exchanging calm,
That deepens as the parting breath
Is gently sinking into death.
A thoughtful beauty rests the while
Upon its snowy brow;
But those pale lips could never smile
More radiantly than now;
And sure some heavenly dreams begin
To dawn upon the soul within
O! that those mildly conscious lips
Were parted to reply
To tell how deaths severe eclipse
Is passing from thine eye;
For living eye can never see
The change that death hath wrought in thee.
Perhaps thy sight is wandering far
Throughout the kindled sky,
In tracing every infant star
Amid the flames on hight
Souls of the Just, whose path IS bent
Around the glorious armament.
Perhaps thine eye is gazing down
Upon the earth below,
Rejoicing to have gained thy crown,
And hurried from its woe
To dwell beneath the throne of Him,
Before whose glory Heaven is dim.
Thy life! how cold it might have been,
If days had grown to years!
How dark, how deeply stained with sin,
With WEAKNESS and tears!
How happy thus to seek the rest,
So early numbered with the blest!
IT'S well, then, that the smile should lie
Upon thy marble cheek:
II tells to our inquiring eye
What words could never speak
A revelation sweetly given
OF all that man could learn of Heaven.
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-21


closely sealed, to all parts of the country.
PRICES-Full strength. SO; half strength, So;
quarter strength SO per bottle
~ REMEMBER7 This medicine is designed err
presstg for obstinate cases chich all other remedies
Of the kind hare failed TO cure also that IL is
rdnfed as represented IN erery respect the price
giH be refunded.
sY-BEWARE OF mutations, None genu.
inc and warranted unless purchased directly II DIR.
NJ. at his remedial Institute for Special Diseases
No. % Union street, Providence, r. /.
~ This Specially embraces all diseases of pri-
rate nature, both of MEN and WOMEN. by reg
ularly educated physician of twenty years practice
giving them his Thoie attention.
iy confidential and medicines will be sent by express.
secure from observation, TO all parts of the United
States. Also modations for ladies from abroad
wishing for a secure and quiet RETREAT with good
care until restored TO health
CAuTION.-ft has been estimated that over fsro
9uacks annually. in New England alone, without any
beneff TO those who pay IL. All this comes from
trusting. rifhouf inquiry TO who alike des-
tiute of honor, character and skill, and whose only
recommendation il their false and extrayagant
assertions. in praise of Memseires. IT, therefore,
word, matter uhdf his prefensions are but
MAKE INQUIRY lit will cost you nothing, and
may save you many regrets for, As advertising ply
scians, in nine cases ou of ten are bogus there Is
no safety in trusting any Of them unless you know
rho and Uhuf they
rH- DIR. NJ will send FREE. by enclosing one
stamp as above, pamphlet ON DISEASES OF W0-
MEN, and Prirafe Diseases generally, giving full
information, wifh the most uadouJted references and
Testimonials. without which advertising physician
or medicine Of this Kind Is deserving of my CON-
FIDENCE WHdTEPER.
tY-Orders by mail promptly attended to. Write
your address plainly, and direct to DIR MA rrIs0N,
rs above dec6 dawly30
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-21
PROPOSALS FOR BEEF,
OFFICE OF THEA c. s..U.s.A..

UFFICE OF THE A {. s., u. s. A,
Fort Preble. Maine" Feb. 4tb, 1863
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at thit
- Office until Monday. March 9th 1868, at IL NJ.
Tor the supply of fresh beef TO all the troops station
ed at the Notifications in Portland Harbor, Maine
for one year, or such time the Commissdvy Gen.
erdt shall direct The beef TO be of the best quality
In Quarters. with equal proportion of each necks
and shanks TO be excluded Each bid must be ac-
companied by the names Of two responsible persons
TO enter into sufficient bond surces for the faith.
ful performance of the contract.
The A. C. s. reserves the right TO reject any or all
bids Tor reas ms conceived by him OF benefit TO the
Government. All contracts will be submitted to the
Commissary General for approval
Proposals must be Endorsed Proposals for fur
nlshing fresh beef to the command 1t Fort Preble
Me-. Bidders are invited to be present 81 the open.
ing of the bids. HENRY INMAN
LIST Lieut. 18th Infantry U. S. A. A. C.S.
febT dtd
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-21
York 4 Cumberland Railroad.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

- On and after Monday November TO-
SS@xtrains will leave follows until further
Saco River for Portland at s.35 and is A. N. and
30PM - s"~
Leave Portland for Saco River at 500 A. NJ, and
200 and 515P NJ -
The 200 T. NJ. train out, and this 9l5 A. NJ. train
into Portland, will be freight trains with passen
cars attached.
Stages connect at Saccarappa daily for South Wind
ham. Windhsm Centre and Great Falls
At Gorbam, for West Gorham, Standsh, Steep
Falls, Baldwin, Hiram. Limington. Brownheld
fryeburg, Conway, Denmark. Lowell, Bridgton,
&c, &C,
At Buxton Centre, for West Buxton. Benny Eagle,
South Limington, Limngton, &c, &c.
At Saco River, tri-weekly, for Hollis, Limerick,
Ossipee. Newfeld. Parsonsield Efhngham, , rsedom,
Madison, Eaton, ,min gton, Cornish, Porter &c.
nov l3 DAN CARPENTER Sup't
The Portland daily press., 1863-02-21
STEAMBOATS,.
SEMI-WEEKEY LINE.

The splendid and fast Steamships
"CHESAPEAkE," Capt WILLETT,
E$Ex8 HOFFMAN, will, until further notice,
run follows:
Leave Browns Wharf, Portland every WEDNES.
DAY, and SATURDAY, at 4 p. NJ, and leave Pier
9 North River, New York, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY, at 3 O'Clock, p. n.
These vessels fitted up with fine accommodations
for passengers making this the most speedy safe and
comfortable route for travellers between New York
and Maine Passage $500, including Fare and State
Rooms.
Goods forwarded by this line to and from Montreal
Quebec, Bangor, Bath, Augusta, PASSPORT and st.
John
Shippers requested TO send their freight to the
steamers asearly rs 3 +. NJ, on the day that thep
leave Portland.
For freight or passage apply TO
EMtRY FOX Browns Wharf, Portland.
IL. Is. CROMWELL CO., No. SO West Street,
New York.
Dec. 6. 1872. diff