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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

CHRISTMAS DINNERs..-It is worth
while to know right where you can call and
get the best material for christmas dinner ~
Call at Hemino wayl & PHILIPPE. At Simmons
old sand-Brady street. eas. side. and you
can be provided with the the necessary ingre-
reasonable price. They have foe fat turkis..
geese, chickens. ducks, quail, prairie chickens,
rabbits also eggs, butter. cranbsrris,, grapes,
green and dried hnite, cheese. flour, coffee, and
egstables Of all kinde-in short they have q
little the freshest and best stock Of goods ever
offered a. any provision store in the city
Call and see them
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24
DAVENPORT IOWA. THURSDAY EVENING. DECEMBER II 1873
TIE FIasr NATIONAL BAxK.-Iu ordel

TIE FIRsT National BAHK.-In order
to make preparations % that Intelligent action
esp be had at the annual meeting Of the sioek.
holders Of the First National Bank Of this city
10 be held on the 4.h ef. January, 1854, a'eom>
mistss composed Of D.S. True. J. J. Burtis. b R.
Clauessn. Edwin Smith and Adam Green, was
appointed to make thorough examination Of
the books,papsrs and monies Of the institution.
and report thereon at the said annual meeting.
The committee wsswell selected; al being
careful business men. They assembled st the
bank yesterday n orDirg and made thorough
and complete investigation Of the internal af-
fairs Of the institution. The books jwere *
smined ~ thoroughly ~ might be in the
time, ths bills and papers scrutinizsd closely
and the money carefully counted. The result
Of the examination was perfectly satisfactory
to the committee. They found everything in
perfect and thriving order. snd will report 10
foil on the day pamed, At which time We shall
give extracts from the documsnls laid before
the stockholders.
Lot no one imagine that this examinations
was had because there had ever been breath
Of ssspicion shat anything was wrong in the
Management Of affairs in that insti.ution.-
We presume the committee found every thing
just ~ they expected to find it, and knowing
the business character Of the officers could
expect to find nothing out Of order.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24
A. MILLER, ,

Ae MILLERe
NO. 20 BRADY srRssT, BELOW SECOND,
.e> KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND AND
makes to order
M Gents', Boys 4 Ckildren's Clothing
Of the best matsria and in manner that canno
fail to give satisfaction. Liberal patronage re-
pectfully solicited. lny2l-dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24
IL. r. DODGE,

sRADY sfRREr, BETwEBn FOURTH AND FIFTH
~ ALL WORK EXECUTED IN
0 strong and serviceable manner, and
satisfaction GUARANTEED. Office open
hours. day and light. jnel-du
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

New York Stock Market.
NBw YoRx, Dec. ~.
Gold 81 SIX.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24
fCoRRgsPoNDENCE.l
Mr. Boothroyd EaircIaugh as II 10 n elieu +.
DAvrypopr Doc C2 1850

To J. W. GUEST, ESQ. Dear Sir We,
the undersigned having listened with pleasure
to Mr.. Boothroyd Farclaugh's .terly imper-
sonation Of the character Of "Richelieu F" on
Monday night last would respectfully request
you to make arrangements for the repetition of
the piece during his engagement here.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

CHAS. WHITAKER,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
~ Orvlcs, on Main street, in Grants Block, ny
stairs. 'my26.dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

DIR. GEO. w. McCARN,
nHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
in room directly over the Post Office.
DR.. 0.o. w. MCCARN's residence, east side oi
Brady, second door from corner Of 9Th.
inn y-dwtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

JAMge GRANT. s.F. SMITH.
GRANT Il SMITH,
\ 4TORNnYS AND COU NSELOKS AT LAW
"A and Notaries Public. Oiioe, Main street,
Vs,t sids, between Front and I'd streets.
snA.dAWtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

4. w. HI. BAKER, N. d.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE IN
j Basement State Bank Building. Residence
IN Fifth street, betweon Brady and Perry streets.
Davenport Iowa. jnovl9-d&wtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

3uAo. Z. PurNAn. JOHN y. Ao"shs
PUTIN m Il ROC EMS.
4 fTORNEYS AND DCOUNSELOkS At LAW
"A Orrrcs, Davenport Block, No.3e, Main ct
3eoond Floor. 1up1.u0I
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

N. ID. OON q DOM
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
a and notary Public. Office, North-we
-, of Brady and Second streets, up-stairs-
sees.ce an Brady street. July 2S-dti
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24

- , ooox. J.WILsoN DRuR1
COOK Z DR UMY.s
a,nseovst 70 Obok, Dillon 4 Lisdley.
-AvE REMOVED TO THE NEW OFFICE
III oorner Of Main and Third streets.
10 90 ie6o. COOK 4 ORURY.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-12-24
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Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

R. Fl. EDDY Eso.. BosroS, SOLICITOR OF PATENTS. There are few instances of mare listing guished success in this country. than has attended the efforts uf Mr. Eddy in this very difficult and comrlex department of business 1; and we take great pleasure in recor ling the fact that, as a Patent attorney. he stands rr . eminent. The essential qualities required arr
 trict integrity and honor. strong powers [ a,,.ysis And quick perception familiar acquai"- xith Patent fefaw and Paterts. All these qualities we know Mir. Eddy to possess [" . remarkable degree. For more than twenty years he has devoted his entire time and enei- gies to perfect himself in this department. and there is no man equally competent to give al
 vice to inventors. touching the validity sf claims and the patentabli,y oi inventions. I" prosecuting claims denied upon imperfectly prepared specifications, he has been parti, ular
 ly successful. large part of his practice being appeals in cases where patents have been re
 fused two and three times in consequences oi incxperience and incompetency in preparing papers. We confidently recommend Mr. Edhv to all who are in want of any information on the subject. and can assure them that implicit ,eliance may be placed in any statements he may make. We take pleasure in directing the
 .listti, n of our readers to the advertisement
 f Mr. Eddy in to days paper. Adv
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

DEATH OF MIsER.-SOlomon Shaw a rich o d mi.er.- well known to many in Palmer.
 NJ are, Troy and this ciy, died "Wednesday afternoon as he was about to be removed from this city. tu the Northampton lnsane asyluL, For many years he had persisted in the must
 miserly .ai,its scaIcefy Blowing himself suii. cisnt iuod and clothes ts keep himself decs,.t
 When taxes were to Le imposed in one place. hr wond remove io another. dodging about in the most beggarly manner. sleeping under sheds and in barns. ani living on crackers r,ther than spending money for meal. Oite, ; times he went barefoot, although he had al ways plenty Of mon,y. For a long tim. he has been in the habit of carrying his money about with him. together with certificates of of stocks and all h.s papers SD that 1t has been feared hy many that sulne "ne would take ad vantage of his weakness and rob him. The 'ianser became 50 apparent and the doctors d-r'dlsig that he was it subject for the asy 'n. an attem t was made on "Wednesday |" ,' move him to Northampton While the off were piosiding q dinner for him. he fell back aud diesi i st n'ly. Upnn examination Mir. Clark the city mar ,hal. found $20000 in mon- y and certificates packed away abont his per Son in every conesiv ble manuer. And yet he would not spe..d enough to pay fer dinner sr He was 7 years of age. and was born in Palmer. -Sprisgfeld Republican.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

s0- The New Haven Register makes itself merry over our prediction that the Union and Republican Conventisns would act sD wisely and so we'll, IS to give ths loyal voters of this State, chance to re elect the present board of State officers, upon the broad platform of an honest administration of State .ffairs, and a vigorous prosecution of the war tJ crush out the sopprr.headed rebellion. Now that the convention has given us this chance, the Reg. ister's con.ortons aid grimaces are SO piteous that We really feel fearful the ' cold' it covs,s alrtady tells upon its feeble constitution.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

2 WARRINGTON William II. Dsius of this towa, 2 member ef the i9;h Conn. Regiment, having recently died in exandria, Va, his remains were sent home for iatermslt The funeral SC vices were held at St John 8 Church. on Sunday, the 25i h inst. .. : o'clock an int eresting and impressive discourse, ap- propriate to the occasion, was preached by the Rev Jamss L. Scott, Rector of St. John. Church, Washingt on, and St. Andrews Church. Marketable The other Church was closed for the day. and tae full attendance shows how deeply our peopIe sympathize with those wh o give their lives to their country. This is the second death in this Regiment, from this town We have favorable accounts from Ihe
 rest of our volunteers in the 18th; two or three who have hsen sick, are recovering.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

There Is wonderful Cow down iu Hamden in this State, owned by Mir. Darius Webb, a well known farmer in that town, whose produc. jon, are embodied in the following statement which we are assured is correct Can any body in this County beat it7
 Production of Cow from March 29 to Dscem F ss Der 29, lSSz-Nins Months. 3l..f
 Weight of Milk, ,s9s4 lbs. e. ,sss .r..>..,. Amount of Milk sold, ,502 quarts. Amount Of Butter made, 256 lbs. Z oz.
 Butter and Milk sold amounted to s$s4.65. Over and above. Milk Cream. and Butter
 used in Family. (Milk until 20tA of Jan
 uarY, ls63-Bu,ier ill 2osh of March Color Of Cow, brown--li years old thi. Spring. At the Fair at Hamden. October 1882, lst premium awarded for the Cow. Al so, 1st premium on Batter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29
TIE ERA OF GREAT EvESrs-RE.L BENEFITS

THE ERA OF GREAT EvENTs-REAL BENEFITS TO ilUMANIrY.-This is an era of grand idea and magnificent projects; but, nmoI.g then al there are comparatively few which have fol their ann and "j-ct the best interests of hu manity. New methods of sxpedting business are continually heinz introduced. hut what dc they add to the happiness or comfort of man kind? Nothing. One mind with all it's pow CTS directed to the amelioratiGn of suffering, hss accomplished more for the real good oi the race than all the inventors engaged In the attempt to abrIdge time and space can never achieve. We altitude to IRoAAs HOLLOWAY, whose PILLS and OINTMENT may be said to be omn,prcsept throughout the world. The Pills are working such wonders in cases of confirmed dyspes>ia, that phys cians verywherc are com pellad to rracrihr them. and the time is moi distant when for all diseases of the solnacl and bowels they will hr the only preparation which any intelligent individual wll dar. t. nss. Millions uf dollars have been. expend-o in making Dr. .Holloways medicines known; mnd they are known in sy'ry lant! where th-r. is a written language. In this cosn,ry tael are especially appreciated fnr there is scarc~l, a complaint iucd-ht to cur climate for which they are not absolute specifics. Under suct the en0runus and ever incresS ing tenam for them scarcely seems extraorri nary, although il has no parallel in mrd.ca F." Courier"
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

WARKEx.-The friends of Rev. MT. Lebdsll assembled at the Parsonage last thursday evening. and when they left. the Parson found himself enriched one hundred dollars by their donations ....
 Tho amber of deaths in this town in 'eo] ~".~17. Marriages, 5. Births, lS-ls f7ates and femaIes.@z-ss-
 Tho funsral'of Lueien G. Rouse, .n..a. Der of the Cornwall Company. 18th Regiment. G ". was attended in tho Congregational Church, on Sunday, the 18th inst. MT. Rouse was young man greatly beloved wherever h: was known. flis living and his dying tes,i- mspy give the most precious assurance to his friends ,ha, he was prepared to lay his armor down. and to ..depart and be with Christ '' He died of diptheria. in the Hospital at Alex andria, os the S.h of the present month, aged l9 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

GosHES.-Brig. Gen. Phelps was, last Mon- day week. the guest of Moses Lyman. Esq sf this place. '' +f-~ r!-ses
 h Camp near Alexandria. on the l6tb inst :, after one weeks sickness, died William Thom as Robinson, aged 3S, member of the 18th Regiment. C. V. At the expense of the mem bsrs of his Company, his body was embalmed and forwarded 10 this place, at cost of fifty dollars. The funeral exercises were held in tue Congregational Church last Sunday after noon. As usual, our National Flag was the pail. During the day banners, in various parts of the town, foated at half mast, in to- ken of grief that our town had lost another patriot, and our Government another defender. Mr. K. leaves wife, three children, and his aged parents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

RoxpuRY.-The Methodists have been hold ing series of meetings here for the last few weeks, and claim the conversion of about 50 persons as the result. They have lately or money enough to provide for preaching for tho coming year. The meetings of the Con- gregational Church are also we'll attended and considerable religious interest prevails Rev. Austin Isham of the Cong Church, who re- signed last year. and whose resignation was no, accepted by the Church or Society, has again signifed his intention to leave on the ist of June next.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

rusty official lite. hay. been weighed in the 'alance and been found all-suficieut. And we have no fear ef ths result. So long as our faith in onnipoteus Right and Justice con tieass, so long shall Sws beIiev. this svar vii Ds s.risd out. asucesssful isrpinsti tioa, n pon our part and when Connecticut fal,ersor rail or refuses to re elect her tried and trdsty officers, on the broad and national grounds so justly and forciLly embodied in the Resolutions
 passed by the Union and the Republican Con. ventions, we shall have though, t ~eit S6sttSl
 she should be : sci out in the cold, indeed,
 with only that warmth to comfort her that may
 se sh.d abr oad by the powers of darkness
 shed which c6nss6lIsd her --ssz-.-.ss--s-...s--s
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

In his new lecture, Artemus Ward m.k.d some fun of Dr. Windsfip the New EnvInnd strerig man. ' who advertises that he win Iifi twelve able-bodied men at ole time. st inc closs of his lecture. "Ariemus'' travesties the mus. cular Ne# Englander by facetiously inviting twelve agfeeable young ladies on the plat form. stating that he will lift them one at tims or
 'perish in the attempt" That's pretty good but out in Indiana. at town rsjoitins in the name o: Nolan. the girls rather nIoFs than got even with him. for when he extended the afSrs. said invitation. twelve fair dalusrls arosa and solemnly advanced to the platform and de. murely arranged themselves to be lifted" The audience gave regular Hoosier scream, but the showmun failed to say anything psr. ticularly funnv. He didn't lift 'ern.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

WALL FROM nIcHMoND.-The Richmond Eram,ner. of January 20th. contains remark. able editorial, which worthy the perusal of those who thIuk the Federal army has accom plished l:t,le toward the suppression of the rebellion =
 s.lt is not altogether an empty boast on the part of the Yankees that they hold all tbav have ever held. and that another year or tvo of such progress as they have already made will find them masters of the southern ConG.d. sracy. They who think independence is t,, b.. EachIeyetl by brilliant but inconsequrntaI victo. lts, would t0 well to look a ith the natural eye at the magnitude of Yankee Possessions in nr country Maryland, Kentucky and Nis ,onri are claimed as constituent parts ef tb. Confederation they are as much in the pow CT of Lincoln as Maine and Minnesota Td- pledge once deemed 5oolish 6y tie Soa,h. Mat ae Dould hold occupy arsd possess all he forts bclongtng 10 Ne United States government has been redeemed almost to the letter Ly Lincoln. Forts Pickeris and Morgan We still retain. but with these exceptions ali the stronpholds on the seaboard. from Fortress Monroe to the Rio Grande are in the hands of the enemy.
 Every consolny aId very easy to Say that it
 
 the occupation of the outer edge of the Republic amounts to hotsihg Drewryys Bnff and Ficksburrg give the lie to the first assef. tiOn. aiIa the onward movement Of R,,srcrans toward Alabama. the presence of Grant in north Mississippi. aud of Curtis in middle Ar, kansas, so sas nothing of Banks at New Dr. lra' and Baton Rouge, set at rest tue sikg dream Mat thin strip of sea coast onty Is U. the possession cf omr .toss, Tie truth is the Yankees are in great torce in he ueyy hcars Q, the Con federdcy they s,cdrm oa all OUT tor ders they threaten eresy fn7 ortont ely aet C. longing 10 us. and nearly two hundred thou sand of them are within :wo, days march of th, Confederate capital. This is n, fiction. It is fact so sitive that none can deny it. The Examiner apprehends further trouble with the Indians. The relations of the Con fsderate government with the Cherokees are hy no means satisfactory. In Arkansas affairs are going badly. Gen fiinlman is unpopular, and many of hls sol diers extremely destitute. New Mexico and Ansonia are temporarily. at least lost to the Confectionery. while great disaffection exists in Tennessee and Mississippi. " It will be seen that th: YAssssos much to encourage has them m Meprosecution ct' t'this ,car and Ue see not a little e ercite serious apprehensions as to Me future.
 The Eraminer thinks the salvation of the South depends on the rigii enforcement of the conscript law. The article concludes:
 "There Is a limit to the endurance of the brave men at Tullahoma. Grenada and Vicks burg. They must he sustained, strengthened re nforced. lf,oittiu ahe nert t,oo months ace do not add seOsnty 6oe or Hundred Mousand men to our forces sn the South,resl ace shall come to grief. II we do add them, we are safe beyond peradventure. and next summer will witness the final triumph of our arms.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29


 Gen. Rockers assumption order was issued Tuesday. He says to his men: ''since the formation of the army he has been identified with its history. He has shared wiih you its glories and reverses with no other desire than that these relations might remain unchange, lle until its destiny should he accomplished. In the record of your achiyements thers is much ts be proud of, and with the blessing of God wa will contribute something to the re- nown of our arms and che success of our cause. To secure these ends your commander will rs auire the cheerful and zeslous cooperation If every officer and soldier in this army. In equipment intelligence and yalor the enemy is our inferior. Let us never hesitate to give him battle wherever we find him. The under signed only gives expression tp the. feelings of this army when he conveys to our late com manlsr Major General Burnside, the most cor dial good wishes for his iuture."
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

essfnl and this soon lies in smoking ruins with the rest. The buildings on the South side of the street are much scorcked and have narrowly escaped. one or two of them having several times ignited.
 Five good buildings lost, when single fire sngine would have saved all except one ]! Will our citizens take warning now and provide an tngine for future occasions?
 In response to telegraphis request. a large number of the citizens of Bridgeport gener oussy nadseyery preparation to come io.ou, assistance with a fire engine fully equipped They were on the point of starting. when q dispatch Informed them that the flames had been so nearly overcome as to render their services nnnecessary. As to the origin of thc ire. it was undoubtedly the work of an incen- liary, with the object of plumber an ineen tive
 The losses are nearly as follows: A. 5. My gatt. store occupied by F N Allen, valued al Ss.0v0-insured for $S,5o0; Mrs Lavinia Eddy, dwelling and rss,surant--insured for 8, 100, which will nearly cover the loss; F. Bosrdman. barn, &s.. loss about $500-no insurance; F. N Allen. loss on stock $I00- no insurance. Messrs. c II. Booth, Allen & Seward, J. E. Treat, and several others, su aimed cons derabls loss by the removal Of their goods; probably covered by insurance The entire loss cannot foot up much short of $l5. .000.
 LATEn-TUEsDAY. JAN. 27rH.
 The injured man. Mfr. Warner, died last night His remains will be sent to New Ha ven for interment.
 At a meeting of the citizens held last even ing, fifty dollars was raised, to be present ed as testimonial to Excelsior Engine Co. of Bridgeport for their ready response to our call for assistance.
 The subject of providing means of defence against future disasters was fully discussed and it was decided to raise one thousand dollars, to purchase au engine. hooks, ladders and necessary appurtenances, and a subscrip- tion started for the purpose. One thousand dollars are offered for the apprehension and conviction of the incendiary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

An EDITOR VIcTIHIzED BY THE TKrEoRAPH- MT Raymond of the New York Times received a telegraph dispatch announcing that the corpse of his brother. who belongs to the army of the Potomac, was at Belle Plains. He hurried down there, and was agreeably surprised to lind that his brother was we'll, and that it was his corps instead of his corpse. whose arrival it was intended to announce.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A Card. To these good f,itntls who have Ptesei.ted t.' him an nfiexrcc e,i token of their regard in th" double f.hm of kind ..r.d speed, coupled ith liberal outfit in money. tie undersigned tenders hi. Leaftissi th, nke. Nothing could have been more gratifying and cheering t" him i entering up n he sii flicil- ti D of an nhtIied work than such mn assurn,, q # their nffrctinnaie regard Nothing. r..ul rave been Tn ie timely than the practical prose
 f their grn,d will ;rffo.tie hy their R-neFoua '!0aation He begs>the additional favor ..f nn, ,,,rnest remembrance "f himself. and of those 'o whom he goes to minister, in all tl.sir prayers. WI. 5. SuUTuoATR
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29

LAkEyILLE.-''At meeting of the Republi- can electors of Salisbury on Saturday, Janua- y 18th. the following delegates were chosen to the different nvsntions.
  , Congressioanl.-- H. M. Knight, Chas. E Bolts. ford, Geo. Cotfing, Geo. C. Dodge. & s Senatorial. eI.-Frederick Milss, Martin Harris. '" hlioni Janes, Nelson Landon.
 co""ty -John Ii. Russell, Clarke Rigbter. J. W Parks. Robert Bostwick. "-~-~>
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-01-29
THE CASE OF GEN. FITz JOHN PoR-
 TER
THE PREsIDENrs ORDER.

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 .ahe record of the proceedings having been transmitted ny Major General HaIlerk to the Secretary of War. and ny him, under the sixty ty-itth article of war. laid lefore the President on the l2th inst, the President. on the 2lst } nst conf m d the s,,ne by an endorsement there. in the following wofds:
 he toreeDing prpceedihes. 6ndings. and sentence m the foregoing case of Major Gener- al FitzJohnP Porter are appr,fed and confirmed and t Is ordered that the saif Fits John Por ter he. and he Is hereby cashisred and dismissed from the service of the United States as major general of the voluntse:s and as colonel and hreyet brigadier generaI|B the regular ssr vice 0f the United States,aM forever 1isaoal. 'tsd rom holding any offic4 4of trust sr prp6t under the government of II United States.
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