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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEG RAPH.
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CONG R ENSlON A l...37CH CONGRESS

NGkENSlON lS.s37 II CONSKENS
WAenlsGroN, Feb IA.
HousE.-Mr Dawes called up the re-
port against J. Il. McCIoud. as membc,
from the I'd Congressional district of Va.
also the report adverse 10 W. w. Wnn,
the contestant. After examination, the
report of the committee was adopted.
Mr.. Dawes Gale mp the report al
verse to }. B. Rogers, claiming his elec-
ton from district composed Of persons
represented by Messrs. MAYNARD and
Clements. The report Was adopted.
The House rejected Mr.. CoA's rcsolu-
ton that G. w. Byington was duly elec-
ted, aud discharged the committee on
elections from the further consideration
Of Byington's memorial eontesting Van
dever's seat.
Mr.. Kellogg asked leave to report from
the select committee. bill for postal
and military Railroad between Washing
ton aud New York.
The House considered the Indian mp.
preparation bill Tho bill was amended,
but not definitely acted upon.
Adjourned
SRNAlE.-Mr. Howard called up the
bill to prevent and punish frauds against
the government.
Mr.. Cowan said the section provided
that every person contracting 10 furnish
supplies Of any kind to the army and ma
w, and every person who procured or
aided to procure auv claim for any such
supplies, should be considered in the mi
itary or naval service, and subject to mil
tary laws and regulations.
Mr.. Wilson, of Mass, said the halls Of
Congress had rnng with lcnnnclatlons Of
fraudulen, contractors. The Govcrcmeni
was doing what it could, but found II
had no law to reach these eases. After
discussion. the I'd section was stricken
out, and the bill passed.
Harlan called up the bill to establish
the gnage Of the Pacific railroad and I.
S. Branches. II makes the guagc foul
feet n, eight and half inches.
Mr.. M :Dongal thought the Senate had
better no go into a d scussion on Rail-
road uayes. The euage was well fixed
nov at five feet. The bill Was postponed
I'LL Tuesday.
Mr.. Grimes moved to take up tho bill
authorizing letters Of marquc and rcprisal
Mr.. Trnmbull objected. lie saw NJ
reason for snch bill, and no reason to'
issuing letters Of mar1ue against rebels.
Mr.. Sumner also opposed iis consider
alton. lie was in favor of the Govern
ment taking The merchant ma inc if ne
cessary and placing it under Tho nat onn
flag, but he WAS opposed TO Prlvatcr NJ
lhc motion WAS agreed too, Al TO 9.
Mr.. Crimes offered substitute, author
izing the Prcside't, in all domestic anc
foreign wars, to issue letters OF marqu'
as hc deems lit, and make all neediu
rules and regulations. On motion Of Mr.
Nelson the I i'll WAS postponed and th'
Senate went into executive session.
Adjourned.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
NUMBER O4.
copper headed or loyal men are to rule
the country. Kansas had taken the in
Itlativc, and he was proud OF it.
From NcW YO,k.

NEw YoRK, Feb. Is.
kinston papers by ,h" steamer Sail
swan announce the arrival of the Ala
bamA on the Goth ol January with the
officers and crew Of the llntteras. The
Alabama was severely riddled in the en-
counter.
Two Federal men.of-war were report
ed on Jsmaeia.
Scmmcs hal a reception at the Ex-
change, Of King ton, from the mel, hanis
Of the city, and was loudly chcercl
Advices from Europe saye Hcnan is
matched for prize fight with an un-
known pugllis,e for ten thousand dol
lars.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

XN1HELEAS, IN TliE 20Th DAY OF NO.
wv We nhcr, A. y. 1891, urnicl A. llnmcr
executed unto -. :. Tue, MS 1rusieo.a certain
-. sd oi Trust, saying 70 sa,d Trustee 'hc
land in Sco,, county, Iowa, described ns follows,
to.w,t: 1he west hhif It tho south west quar-
ter ot section twenty-five l22 in township ses-
,pty-pine t7g) north, ol range number two W
osst Of tho 9TH T.. NJ containing nghty (rO(
acres. WhicL ia d conveyance was matr Nv the
rad Hanlel A. Ilumcr for The purpose of sscui-
and tho interest thereon, s'gned by taid tiah'ei
1897. aud payable rs follows; One i'r ,hs tun
~ ono hundred and iwenty nine 8J 100 dollars,
payable ons year ifom is date. and one for the
sum az Eve hundred and thirty three o3 100 dol
lats, both psNahio To Moscs Porter, The last
m nentionci is now the property OF himet She.i.
And now said last mnntoneh note having be-
come duo ard pay ahle, aud the sDid Isniei a 4.
iIumcr having failed 10 pay tho same, !. ". >.
Tue Trustee Ms nforcsaid, do hereby giso this
public notice, that by vntue OF the power which
il ia tno vested by said Deed Of Trust, Will on
Monday, tho day March, A. ID LOS,
N, thn hour If two 2 o'clock IA tho afternoon oi
said day nj the Court Iious door, in the ci oil
Davenport, expose and offer Tor sale, at pubic
nuctiui the uaroel Of land above described, or 90
uuch M root ar II al bo uti,icnt 10 sal,siy ana
INV tho amount II raid nuto With the inte est
thereon 70 the day Of ale. together with MI tho
cn.t. md ,xpsn.es attending said sale, costs oi
this notice md Iustee's tees.
Dated tho IA day oi February. y lsez.
ID. \. TRUE,
r.L t6dts Trustee.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
THE MARKETS.
Davenport Market ...Daily Report.
OyrIcs OF THR DsH 4 Nvws,
S.,urduv We teb IA

OYvIcs OF THR Dsn a kvws,
Saturday i've, Feb. IA. I
A severe storm swept over this place this
morning, which rendered business out OF doors
rather dull. There is very Ii tie produce in mar
ket, and quotations continue with little saria-
tion.
Flors-Wholesale, IS oo06to; retail, S525Gd
6 g..
WusAr .oQs0. for common grades and
S5c@Sl 05 for the best.
EARLEy -9o:0s u 20.
Com 2sa3oc.
OATS 45 Soc.
Hoos-Drcsscd, g 90 a4oo.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

Sr. VALEsrISE's.-Tne crowd Of
young men aud nsidens about the Valentine
d po,s Saturday. w.s large and enthusiastic.
Pasksges, sentimental. LoDssLsicsl. and con :
teupuble, yer. pacing 10 oil directions. IL
n,r.u.ncs Of the tool.h and cut Of dat.
custom. which ought TO Lave been abo'isheo
long sxo in oil civilized countries.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

THE UNDERSIGNED Is NOW SELLING
i Choice New Spring Wheat Flour NJ % B.
per barrel, snd . reduction Of 30 cents Is made
inr returned barrel. T. ,oice Oid Amber -Four 81
IS 20 All kinds Of Feed constantly on hand O
he lowest rats.
T. l.. DAWSON,
No 50 Brady street. between 3D. and 9Th,
feo Il DIFF Davenport, Iowa
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

TnKrr.-A mao in soldiers clothes
made . descent upon Aschernanns n'n~y
drawer = night or Two ago and very CO m'S
isrked ssvsn or eight dollsrs in currso' y
This saloon seems to be particularly unfortu
nate this year in getting liquor spilled AID
losing funds aecruing from sp,lling liquor
W. hops he vil! have better luck sometime.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

THERE ARE MISSING FROM tue CITY
i Enginser's once two books. one Of Expspdi.
IN % and the other Of Contraets. Any pers,
having them d air possession ~il confer great
avor By leaving them st the oeie, Of the UNDER
h. LAnBACH,
~ ~ CITY ksCisesg.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

THe BAL MAsauR at Lahrman's on
Tuesday night promises to be very fins af-
fair. OF course. all who enjoy sdairs Of the
kipd will be resent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
NEW York. Feb. Ia.

The Monitor Poiapsco is reported to
have arrived at Beaufort.
The City Of Manchester sailed ut noon
with over hall amilIioa in specie.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

Slsorsa CLASSIFY special request,
Mr. Kent viii commence . eecond term Of hi-
class on Monday evening. at the music rooms
Of Ken. 4 Goldsbury. over the post office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

MoNeY FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES
W. sre informed by Gen. Baker that the =. ,
Psymss.er hss gone down among the Iowa
sroops with . bundle Of thirteen million ci
dsll.rs 10 gre.nbacks These wiil soon os
4 n ,buted. aud soid,ers isuIiles may coon sx
Dec, the much needed rsmittAoces which 'hsy
have % long and spxiousy been looking for
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

Gov. KlRKwooD passed through this
city on Friday morning snroute from Washing
ton. He ven: directly 10 lows City.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
From Philadelphia.

PnnApElrnIA, Feb. II.
The brig Trenton, when coming ont
of 81. Johns, n. L., MAS hailed hy tho
Hamburg bark. who reported he spoke
Alabama on the 2sth ult, - miles north
cast of 81. Johns. The san .acinto
was nj Porto Rico on the 20tl.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

CLOSE SmAvE.-During the thunder
storm lee. Friday night. . strssk OF light
ming struck gate post within few feet Of ,hr
hosse Of Ar. } G. Snorey. on the blum. Cress :
In, 1. IF close TO tho ground The dsmonst's-
siop vss considered . little too near for coL-
fort
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
From the Amy ~ the Potomac.

llEApQt AtIEHs ARMf OF THE
loroMAc, Eel ID.
In consequence Of IA rcccn, publication
injurious 10 tho Union cause, measures
have i, en- taken to arrest and punish cor.
respondents who have been guilty of ma
king such developments, and plans are TO
DO adopted to prevent their recurrence.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

To LoAs.-A few thousand dollars on
good iu PROVED fsrmipg lanes +, qure Off.
A. McMair. Otto k,ug or Hon. James GraLt'
fbl2-2w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

WnlTE's LAST uop.-The last of
Mr. Whites hops trsnspires on Monday even.
ing. Those desiring 10 attend the concert
can do %. and 60 direct from Metropolitan
Hall 10 the party.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
New I OsG market.

New OgN MARKET.
NEw YoRE, Feb IA
r, oUR--Markst TODAY shade frmer.-
E.2od7 80 ezra stare: 81 &c al 75 II o.
WHEAT r-T,iH. better with moderate bu ines,
81 36dl 55 spring 81 81 Mil club; 81 SAC Ss
winter red.
CoaN-Shade better e2193Xc.
PORK Steady. Si4 50@li IS tor Mess.
DnLssEp IluGs-Firm.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

SupDsN DnAPPEAKAHcE.--Th sleigh
ine. which was 90 welcome and % greatly
enjoyed on Thursday and Friday last. took .
sudden leave on Friday night. The ground Is
perfectly bare again.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
THE CITY

TnE gutters on Harrison street over
flowed Saturday and delussd nsarly all the
cellars on the street.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

GERMAN TnEATkE.-Tne grand oper-
alto piay-"Ths spend,hrift"-willb be repeated
as the Thsstrs this. Monday. evening. 1t 10
one Of the bes. th'ngs ever broue hs out in this
city, and never fails TO draw a large crowd.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

SEE Advertisement OF farm 10 let. A
capital chance for an industrious, enterprising
nan.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

RR-ELEcTED.-Att the annual meeting
Of the Foard Of Directors Of TIE State Bank
ef Iowa, held - Iowa City. on Thursday last.
Han. Hiram Price. Of this city. we elected
Presidsut by Q pssrlv unanimous vote.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

Phrnix Insurance Company OF Hart.
{ f.rd /; assets, Let MAY, 1862. s521 .t6o.93 La
blli,ie., Sci 500. lIENry B. Horrnas. Ag't.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

MILITARY MkN, A1rssnos.-lf you
wish for u Iaiforn and full equipments. call
on F. I. Erskine, N'ckoli'. Block.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
Illinois CeEtral Railroad.
E00Sa.;| - 4 =

INN AND AFTER SUNDAY, NOVEMBER
J 80, trains will leave from the Grand Central
Jcpot foot II Lake and south Water street
through Express, { Al $3.50 A n .if .'ng q
fH- This Train connects for Peoria, Alton, st.
losis, Memphi New Orleans and Mobile.
Ascomaodationl At 400 r ii. for Cairo and W.y
Train, STA s,a'iop, arriving n. .' CAIRO 81
fzN- This Ttsin, on saturdays, will run only 70
usbanA Trains arrive ~ Chisago at ll'OS A
anl y:3O Pm.
For Tickets and information, apply st the once
n tao Great Central Depot.
HYDE PARK AND WOOD LAWN.
Trains will leave Chicago: Leave Weed Lswrs
s-OAM S:45 An
6:45AM S3o
1890 n l2.oorn
$40 PM SA9
s:00PM 6oor
W.R ARTHUR, GeuT Supt.
W.P. JogsaoK, Con Passenger Ag't nos0u
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

"Dsop THAT Goose "A laughable
af.ir bsppsssd on Friday night. Oas Of TIE
paper carrier. vent on the bluff to deliver ps.
pess 70 HE customers. A little after duck be
vss passing the hous Of ~ss near Hsrrison'.
foot bridge. On Rock lslaad street. when . dog
came oss end bsrksd. Carrier ran for the
bridge, ~hsn cut came the owner Of The doni
si, With elsh. calling out 1t the top u his
ve,es-"drcp that gooss-drop MH gosr-
Thee eommeoesis . lively rse--ths boy. the
dog and the usn-ths Two lsttsr int-nt upon
sapturns the ''gosss and the tor"er bssod
70 make his sscsps lie slssr'd the bridge
isees. sad like streak Of lightning pu; himself
out Of hAr@'s vsy. The arsss's gave up tbs
shsss. bss up 70 shis ti@s osithsr doy or @s
are clear that the bundle u Chicago PsPss'
sassssd by sAs lsd, wss ~ . big Waite seess
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
NWAM

Coat DisTKIpUTIoN. Gen. Baker,
through the kindness Of several charitable
gentlemen. has been enabled to relieve forty
eight families, aod has coal enough 10 supply
ivs more-which has already been applied
or, bat not taken away. There 10 s'ill great
need Of further contributions TO this fund
We hope our citizens will feet the necessity
aud come down literally. Money thus be-
slowed is we'll losnsd.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

Ar the great cheap grocery, Hawk
eye. mex, door below the Post ctfce, they re-
eeivs he.h oysters and groceries every day
They cell better goods than any establishment
10 Davenport. Their pricss are now. and have
always full. and prices OF goods marked in
plain tigurss.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

CAPT LirrIRE desires to return thanks
% III. citizens Of Moline. and particularly 10
Messrs Brown. AApss. Chas. Deen. and Ben.
Mills, for kind attenti ions shown his command.
on the occasion OF the late sisi, to Moline.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

SETTLE Messrs. A. L. Il d. Kel-
,ey have concluded to close business In thss
city, and must have a settlement OF al &C.
counts before the close OF the present week
One Of the concern will remain here until next
not settled by that time will be placed 10 legal
he njs for collection. fbl6-dlw
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
A GxRAT EcoNoMlzER.-All who hav

A GxaAT EcoNoMizER.-hll who have
.vi,d Z, glish's Patent Hsa. Controller. PFC
>ss is the best thing Yet invsLt.d for sa'-
0so. With this simple eontrivance placed
~ 'u'' oirs. At lss.t opstaitd OF the 'ue'
n 'n' .'o'' - ZANE quantity Of heat pro
's.sa' .o' = :. has long Teen needed
oseeo H. Boil. on Harrison
We have tried it. John ,.,.,.
street. b.tsssn Sd aud 4th,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

New YOrk stock Market.
New YoxK, Feb H.
Gold, 5o9s.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

LATEST NEws.-Daily Chicago Times
and 7yib.ne. New York Herald. Times. and
7ribuue for sale, and subscr iptions received at
STARE. second street. and ct the Post Office
News Depot.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
Attention Ia the IsusineSs.

and Mr.. Spcariny's Id customers Will certainly
have no cause to complain OF the change IN tns
,n,nay.meut augl2-dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

FRANK RlvsRs opens ton. ~,
dsy) 10 Metropolitan Hall. 10 " min
vhsrs THE ioiuitstl. troupe Ct chsrcos' "a
s.rels have play Cd. they have been rees's
With unbeunded ss,isfAcsion The list 81 per-
fermers eoupris.s the best talent in the coon'
sry. beth vocal and isstrumsntsl. Metropolis
tan Hall should Be crowded to its utmost %.
pasity to-cight.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

T>xgCUTED IN 4 STYLE TO PLEASE TaE
T. most fastidious, 1t the
Democrat end News Once,
0siggs' Bleed, soess Psuy aad 1hisd sssss
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16
ECLIPSE LIVERY STABLE.
BENTON n BROWN, PToprietors.
CORNER OF PERRY AND JHlhD oIS

rI,EC BEST STOCK AND FINEST CAR
riages in the city. Prices low, and orders
promptly attended TO. Me sra. Benton Brown,
tho oide-, livery men in Davenport, will give the"
undivided
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

TO LO.a.C,
4 FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS
on
Good, Improved Farming Lands
Enquire Of
T.. McNAIR,
OTTO kLu0, or
HON. JA MES GRANT.
febl2d2w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-16

CuorcR PAINTIAGs FOR oNlh.-A"e
of fD.v.pro,t will in . few Ssys have
an opoor,uul.y Of deecrs'i'g their psr'o''' u
hr.rie., .te. with some Of the eno''s.' o''
...,c,,ne, 10 the country. - there 10 . large
"a. .,.oa,d collection 10 be cent here iso"
:, ...,.ru house, TO be sold for just vhst the,
III, hing 10 ,esdy money. They will b"
placed 90 sxhibi.ior in the vacant store room
i. Metropolitan Block. where our c'.'1sn' vii
re-. =, ocoor.uoi,y Of erttielsiog their mer-
ia. and asliog selections. A roo" without
.s.,,.. /. : desert without tree. From vhs'
=. have teard - are sas's6s 20 that teis eo''
,,as,ee viu b vsstby q ssesassa.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

on Sumter the day previous, but they were at
once dlsmounted by our artillery. The rebel
flag still floats over the ruins OF Sumter. The
result of the attack of the ron-clads on Moul-
trie was not known when the steamer left.
FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. 3. The special cor
respondent Of the Baltimore american says the
steamer 5. X. Spalding has arrived from Morris
Island, from whence she sailed at noon on Mon
day.
The stormy weather of the last two days has
checked naval operations. Everything is in
readiness to 90 on with the attack and all that
we are waiting for lie favorable weather. On
Wednesday night Admiral Dalghren went up
TO Forl Sumter with the Monitors, the lronsldes
and the Mahaska and Ottawa, but the storm
increasing, he was compelled to return at three
O'Clock Fort Moultrie discovered the move
ment and fred on the Patapsco,
On Monday, when the Spaldlng sailed, the
Weehawken was up Smelling battery Gregg.
The rebels raised another gun on the ruin, Of
Sumter, yesterday. On Monday our Morris
Island batteries renewed tho bombardment of
Fort Sumter.
LATEST.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4. The bombardment Of
Fort Sumter on Saturday by the Morris Island
batteries dismounted the best guns the rebels
had mounted and damaged the front Of parapet.
Fort Sumter is now a mass of runs
The Monitor Leheigh arrived on Monday in
fine condition. Sac passed through a terrible
storm, but behaved well The steamer Home
also arrived on Monday.
The operations of Gen. Gilmore are pro-
crossing with great vigor. His approaches are
now SO close to Fort Wagner that the combat
ants are throwing shell and hand grenades at
each other. On Wednesday we drove the enc
my from his rife pits on the left advance line
and captured 70 prisoners including 2 officers.
The Monitors are weathering the storm well.
They are inside the bar, holding on to their
atchors The Admiral is in good spirits, and
confident OF success
Private sdyices from Charleston state that
the Now Ironsides bad passed all the obstruc-
lions and Was approaching Charleston.
Medical officers arriving here from Gettysburg
report that our wounded are progressing admira
bly,, and the hospitals are rapidly discharging
convalescents. About 1900 remain.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08
From Charleston.

NEw York, Sept. q The Departments hav,
not received nything later from Charleston thar
what is published Gen. Gilmore and Dalghrer
report everything progressing well. The re.
QUESTIONS for men and II aterial are filled. Til,
siege is left entirely to their discretion, with
every confidence that they will meet with com.
plete success finally.
NEw YoRK. Sept 4 A person from the
steamer Union, from of Charleston the evening
Of Aug. 3lst, reports that Fort Wagner had
been silenced, that our vessels passed by Il and
Sumter, paying no attention TO them in their at.
tack on Fort Moultre.
An Ensign Of the lleet while on night duty
in boat, had passed up close to the city, and
did not discover any appearances Of distractions.
The impression was that our fleet could pass
up to the city in the way that Admiral Farra.
gut in the Mississippi
The steamer Union, from Charleston, August
3lst, has arrived, and reports that she lay of
Charleston bar, the 3lst, iiom noon to shutdown.
Up to 2. NJ. there was no firing on either side.
AT that time the iron-clads moved up toward
Sullisan's Island, abreast OF Fort Moaltrie, and
commenced the attack on that place. The tort
and battery on the island, together with Fort,
Wagner and 1reeg, replied. Gen. Gilmore,
batteries also opened on Wagner. Sumter wa,
silenced. -Four guns had been got into position
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

VHt subscribers having been appointed By The lion.
Probate touH for the Dsttici0i Washington Com.
sloHetfto receive ekaminean Just all claims and
demehds OF ali pctsons against the Estate Of Elijah
smith, tate Of NorLAcld 10 said district, deceased rep
resented insoVen aud the term Of six months from the
18th day Or Aug cO3 0ong allowed by said CogrttnGe
cedlofaut SAID deccascd, to e&hibtaud prove therre.
specliye claims before us-giye notice thai we viii
authd TO the duies Of our appointment ~ the dwelling
house Of Widow AnAa Smith, IN NontGeld In suid
dsItc Un the 18th day of September ami February
neat at one O'Clock IN The afternoon on zach II aid days
GEO, NICHOLS. TO-,
&. D. TuAfER, COMM =
NOrhdeld, August IS, A. b. 1863. C3iwgt
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1863-09-08

STATE or VERMONT, I 10 Probate Court, held at
WseHsGToS Dis1RrcT S. Monpelirt, In said district
on he 25h day OF August A. D. 1868
LLHA klDDER, Admini.ttator Of the estate OF
~ Phneas keogg, Jr, late ofPainfed,in said district
deceased, presents his administration account for
examination and allowance, and makes application for
decree OF distribution aud partition of the estate OF said
deceased.
Whenupon, 1t Is ordered by said Couu, that said
accolntand said application be referred To session u
SAID Couh to be held Al the Probate Office n said Mont
pter, on the I'D day OF sept A. D. 1868 for hearing and
decision thereon and 1t II further ordefel that notice
hereof De given 10 all persons Interested by publication
OF the same three weeks excessively, In the Green
Mountain freeman, newspaper published Al Mont.
peler, previous TO said time appointed oi !earlug that
nry may appear ~ said time and place. and Show cause
" any they may have, why sad account should NOT be
allowed and such decree made.
By the Court
f35w3 Attesi-N A CHASE p.ai.,or