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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-24

CENTRAL ExPREss CoMPANY.-Jesso
Fidlar. agent for this company. hss rented
store No. s East Second street, Hill's blset for
au express oliss and having II 6tted sp 10
essvsnist ssyls. The Company will open con.
uuiestion With this cit. next week. 4 lit
tls healthy competition 10 the sxprsas basissss
here vill DO 10 harm.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-24
For Sale.

1--WE cows, TWO STEERS AND TWO
Il Calves also Threading Machine;
Apply to GEO l. DAvLNPOkT, Executor,
Or, JOHN l.. COFFIN.
July .. u
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-24

FoaAGg CoNrRAo1oRs.-The contract
Tor furnishing forage and beef for The 7tA Cav
ssy during its trip 70 Nsbrsska Territory. has
been awarded to Msssrs. Smith. Kelley and
Washburn. the ssms party Who toragsd for
The 9th Cavalry On its march to Sioux City
The 7th can rely epos being prsmptly ssPpli-
piled oil the time.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-24

To PRRsRRvE GKApEs.-Ths French
preserve grapes the yesr round BY sos,iog the
clusters with lime. The buncbss ere picked
Just before ths. are thoroughly ripe. and dip
ped Ia lime water Of the eonsistsoey Of thin
cream. They are then hung on wires. and
when dry are dipped the second time. and
then hung up 70 remain. The lime coating
keeps out the cir and checks ssy tendency to
decay. When wanted for the table. dip the
clusters 10 water 10 remove the line.
BAD ON NEWSPAPER ARN.-When
the var broke eut the Advertising House Of
vischsr, Oven / o.. had charged On their
books over $40 900 sgsinst What was ssnsid.
cred good sosthsrn concerns. On this large
smsans they have not been able to realize one
per ssst. and eosssqusntly have not been able
ts Nqsidats ths claims Of nsvspapsrs 10 vsri
ous sections in the North. A. one Of the prin
sipsl Victims " feel exceedingly savage
sssisss the ias.igasoss Of this var. and are To-
elinsd TO wish them sny,hing bat prosperity
ia this vsrld or happiness 10 the nsxt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-24

Davenport Markct....Daily Report.
OvvICs OF THE DaA. 4 Esws,l
Friday kve.. July ~. !
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-24

WAbnINVTONS VuIy IC'
The Post Office Department will re-
sume mail communication between the
West and New Orleans, by the Mississip.
pi, as soon a. it shall ascertain that it can
be done With safety. The mail between
tho Atlantic cities and New Orleans will
continue to be carried in the usual way.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30
WLMINGroN MARKET, July 2g.h, 1863.

BEsr CA7TLE-Are ia demand, aud scarcely any coming
market the hoOf at so TO 80 cents per 10
meat as III quality.
BACoN-Smal sales 81 to 81 10 per Id. Tor hog round
BU1TER-$I IS 10 81 rs per 10.
BEEswAX-$I 25 per III.
CoRE-ocarce. Sells ST so to s. per Gushel.
CORN MEALs scarce, and demand. Sells IL the small
way from the granarIes At S. so Ler bushel.
CoPPERA.-netails at 81 70 to s. per ID.
EGGs-$t 10 to S. 20 per dozen.
FLoUR-Has advanced in price and scarcely any OF nar
ket We quote at $50 to $j5 per Dbl. tor eupertue.
FODDER-$9 to $Iu per 100 lbs
H1pEGreea 90 to IS cents and dry 81 so TO 81 GO per
ID.
LARp-$l O5 to 81 10 per ID.
LkATHER-Sole 81 81 so, and upper 3 to $ so per
Mo1AssEs New Orleans, 50 50 pei gallon by the
barrel.
OsNABURGs-Sl 45 per yard.
PoULrKY-Ch:ckens s. to 81 SO grown fowls, 81 Is to
81 so each.
PEAs-$ to s. per bushe
PorAToEs-lrish sell at 81 to s. per bushe
bbs. -,
SALr--sound made Sill to $l2, ia quality aud Alum
SIS per bushei.
SUGAR-By the bbl 81 - to 50 per Ii.
sHEsTIEG-Fay etteve factory, 81 A TO 81 90 per yGro
sPIR1rs lURPERT1NE-sl so to 81 per gallon
TaLLow-$I 70 per per Id.
YARN-$l4 to SIS per bunch.
WOODS scarce and sells by the boat load at l 20 Sic
per cord.
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| turn incendiaries in a body if the law is

vsu girls will turn incendaries in BODY II the law is
executed.
The Cairo correspondent of Tribune, says that Gen.
1o with two thousand troops has taken Fort Hickman
rooking Fort Henry his object being to control the
ovigston of the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers.
The city papers all publish different versions OF the tight
# Bue Ridge Nothing official has been received The pre-
~ locality extent ofthe engagement are not known
Il is probable that there has been heavy skirmhing at
aret points, chiefly between rear guard and the
Yankee cavalry.
The removal of the Post Office day prevents the recep-
ION Of letters from army correspondents.
T dismissal Consul Moore the subject of remark
IN the House of Commons the 10th inst Mr. Blake made
statement regard to the treatment of Redmond Belsham
1t Montgomery consequence of Lis refusal to take ser
wee in the Confederate army. Layard said the case has
been brought to the notice of Her hajesty's Govern
mort Consul Moore had made numerous representa-
- the Confederate Government in respect this well
other acs of Ieg atty and cruelty. In consequence of
fp repesentaons that gov eminent suspended Moores
.r,.y,ghr Majestys 4Inisters of Foreign irs,
sen, instructions Moore to make strong representa-
the 2nfederae Government with reepect to the treat
ulrlt o. British suhiec's but they did not reach
+. rin.ond until Moore left. Tie subject was post
uolcd until Monday. The French citizens of New
have requested their Vice Consul to petition the
Emperor to send to the Mississippi vessels of war;
afford ITEM refuge and protection in view Of the crit
itaI position in which they placed
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For the journal.


NsssJS. EDITORS: On last Sunday visited Fort Caswe
for the first time my lie. spent nearly all day IL the
citadel and heard two very COED was surprised
and pleased good attention soldiers divine
worship AS general thing you know soldiers pay little
regard to words That from the lips of the
God. Be il to their honor is not with the Of
Fort Caswe Better behavior or better attention. have
seldom witnessed in any church. And this all
Their singing delightful well as scientific. And
what is calculated to unite brothers than the
sacred influence of music? Who tell its power! Who
sist its charms!
Should these lines meet the eyes of any who has
brother father husband there can assure then in my
humble opinion that their religion morals the
retrograde. Men who have gospel, and who sincere
Christians to be true patriots And these the
men in this, d" the tug of war" In such men
all have confidence, and in them the hope of
country.
Another thing notced officers and men were familiar
and each other. And what does this exhibit! IL
the good judgment OF those who elected worthy and
intelligent exercise authority them. Much
depends upon the man in authority. man who knows
nothing but and those under him. from
pretence from right forgets that it ID human to
-forgets his duty God and his country, and is
worthy the smallest degree OF authority that be
given him. Truly where the wicked rule the people
mourn
Had | visited the other Forts l might likewise been
pleas d., s-one desire honorable peace more than
WILLIE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30
SENSATION RUMORS.

RICHMOND, July 9Th, 1863
Tho Herald of the 18th contains lengthy dispatch from
Washington, of which the following is the substance 1t
admitted by the most sapguine members Of the admin
Braon that foreign affairs menacing
state. England, Cfcial adVces Indicate, has deter
mined furnish the South with clad navy and it
equally certain that The Emp France has up his
mind TO definitely interfere domestic affairs The fall
of Vckburg ard Port Hudson and the defeat at Get
:ysburg, viii not, it believed by the most gagacious
friends OF the administrator alter the character &C
lion which France and England have determined to adopt
the contrary, the moment there danger the North
oyerpowering the South, intervention will be com
pei SEPARATION upon which England and France are de-
termned England s to cripple the of this Great
Republic, and France is TO preserve domination of Mexico
With these indications before them, Seward President
Lincoln convinced that this is the critical time
far regards relations with foreign powers since the
commencement of the war. From what hear, am in.
cned believe that measures now on foot to put an
end the war; and is not impossbl that You NAV see
a sudden change in parties next month.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30

The following admirable address issued by Gen.
Lee TO his army the time that Meade promising
O battle Lear HagerstOwn
HEADQUARTERS ARMY NORTHERN Va. I
1lth July, 1868.
General Order, No &c.
After long trying marches, endured with the for
Army of Northern Virginia, you have penetrated the
their own soil those who were 3ei in the invasion
OF ours.
You have fought a fie-ce and sanguinary battle,
which if not attended with the that has hither
crowned your Efforts, marked by the same heroic
spirit that has commanded the respect of your enemies
the gratitude of your country and the admiration Of
mankind.
Once more you are called upon to meet the army
from which you have many fields name that
will never die.
Once more the eyes OF your countrymen are turned
upon you, and again do and sisters, fathers moth
ers and helpless children lean for defence your strong
arms and brave hearts.
Let every soldier remember that his courage and
fidelity depends all that makes life worth having-the
freedom of bis country the honor of his people, and the
security of bis home Let each heart grow strong in the
remembrance of glorious past, and IN the thought
of the nestimable blessings Tor which contend and
invoking the assistance OF thlt Divine Power which
has SO sgnaly blessed former Efforts let 60 forth
in confidence to the peace and safety OF our
country.
Soldiers your enemy is before you win from him
honors worthy of your righteous causeworthy OF your
comrades dead on so many ilustrious fields.
r. E. LEE, General.
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Jujy %, 1856 ;
CGRsCRtpT OFFICE,

CAMP HOLMES, n. c., july u, 1853
GENERAL ORDERS,
I'm ACCtJRDANJE with the proclamation Of the Preai
dent ssued the 18th inst ColoGeB ct Militia will,
the Goth Gay August enrol! all persons in the bounds
their Reg rents the OF Is and 49, have
not already received cerfi ates Of exemption detail
Enrolling Officers OF North Carolina directed
their appOiJtnents Immediately TO visit the Regiments
within their Districts, commencing the 10Th day OF
August.
Notice hereby given to all interested that persons Tia
bic conecpJon have the right to volunteer any
pany regular service of the Coute derae States be0re
enrOamen Alter enrolment they must come TO camp.
as practicable All persona, therefore desiring TO
volunteer do before the 20 OF August (he day
Of eproment) transportation will be fuilshed at this
office
After enrolment substitutes cannot be accepted under
any circumstances EXCEPT at tlS once Inc principal ID
tns under * or owe will not be accepted Certificate
of good moral is required before the substitute
This call is made by the Presd from absolute neces
sv ~, meet increased force Of the enemy
on and support gallant and veteran army protect
and defend homes and esdes and drive the Invader
soil. Our veteran troops require the assistance
o every who can shoulder musket or draw sword
Commandan therefore, earnestly hopes That this call
will be responded lc promptly cheerfuly and with
WaveTpg sell the list of glorious
and gallant dead necessary, tor our freedom AID inde
| pendence -,,
The Commandment taRes pleasure again 10 ac6nowledS
ing tie efficient aid rendered him by the state o;e ava
exhors renewed .al in supplying VIC "eosS"'"
i of the army.
ny oiuol Vi Col. PETER MALLErF,
| Com DIT OF ConsCrpts for N. q.
); ,, W; On. MAL LET AeJa'A"'' 243.2w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30

PURSUANCE of order Of the District Court
/ by notify all persons, residing in the counties Of New
Hanover lex, Baden, Columbus Rob and CHI
mond az ainst whom DEGREES Of Seqesraon have been
entered for the Of their indebtedness
Alien Enemies that will be present the times and pl-
ces mentioned the purpose Of receiving the interest
that may be due upon the said debts.
Those who disregard this notice. and who fail to settle
previous to the Sep ember, will be in default aud
Execution will issue Immediately for interest aOfesad,
and at the of the Defendant
It il recommended to those who dsp osed that
the present opportunity to pay the principal al
80, CT said indebtedness ~
At Wilmington, from 18th to 18TH August inclusive, A
H., too p. Ri.
At Whitcvile, Thursday 2Cth August.
At Elijah. thtown saturday, 22nd August.
At Lumberton, Monday, Gath August.
AT Rockingham, Wednesday. 26 Il + ugust.
DURkUIZ Gu FLAIR, Receiver &c.
LILY %. 1853. 24i&44 u
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NNRTHERN NEWS.
PETERSBURG, VA,

FETEKsBUK Gl VA, July II, I6b3.
Northern dates the 18th inst have been received
n Times has definite knowledge of the movements Of
&c and Meade's army.
Tie Washington evening papers of Friday say that both
armies are in active motion, and that Lees communication
With Richmond IS at the mercy Of Meade AMI that bat
tie Lay be fought at any
Tie navigation of the Mississippi river has been opened
lie Imperial Louis, had arrived New Orleans.
PryGtee-s are at work off the coast of Maine.
The Times Bays that Lees army is the lest prop of tie
rebellion and must be speedily captured.
Information from unquestiOnabe has been
here that immense cavalry force collecting
54tsncuth ard Suf k. One thousand bales of hay had
.I.yed st Portsmouth. More raids doubt en- the
tabs.
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For the journal
CAMP OF CUMMINGS BATTERY,
LII. 1000

CAMP OF CUMMINGS BATTERY,
Near Kinston, July oath, 1863.
REssRs. EDITORS We do not propose to give full and
detailed OF the late raid but touch slightly
the pursuit and examine into the escape of the
We do know that if Col. CIarbornes dispatch had had
credence attached to it the enemy least their
artillery all the negroes would have captur-
ed. After driving the enemy all around harrassinp
themater the approved style of bushwhackng and
having their last OF cut off by Major Seun
ders at Greenve, he dispatched to General artin to
send ment of infantry Scul ton and he in their
would Dive them 20 that point. Gen Martin failed
do this and COL Claiborne found the bird had flown
few hours after arriving there We succeeded in capur
ing and killing four hundred (400) The force
hnston lay sleeping on their aSIs because they were com
PEELED to- every one burning to be alter the foe ind thirst
ing for retaliation while the enemy proceeded Green
ve Quilted the place. taking twehty eight hundred dol
lars ( 5000 from Dr. Blow. and yVe hundred [$5 500)
in bank notes from Alfred Forbes-desrOyed the Commits
sary and Q1areI ter Stores took the earrings and
pins of the the ladies watches
of the gentlemen Here they found negro
named jackson, very we'll know Wilmington, and
listed Buger in Cummings Battery detailed and
the COmmssaly department. and offered five hundred
dollars for his head and vent their vengeance destroyed
all OF his clothing, but did succeed in capturing him
Mount OF theiI dongs there you have already
correct On their return they met Sparta
by Col Claiborne aid an Alabama Battery--he Mont
gOmery Blues. Here during the engagement another Incl
dent occurred Illustrative the indomitabe bravery of the
women of the South While the firing was going on and
shot hurting through the trees, Hrs. Drake passed
through it ALL tor the pQrE of informing that
the enemy was crossing two miles above.
Messrs. Editors, how the brave boys of Carolina
scattered the whole COnfederacy be but Respondent
when they see her perfectly denuded OF troops their homes
left open to every little chicken stealing party of The enc
that stick their heads out of NewbeIne, and their
mothers and sisters liable daily to insults North Carolina
with 80 coo III the field has enough left her
stand guard protect potato patch We regardless
of the IchmOnd papers, who always ready snap and
snarl ike poodle dog State IS not receiving justice
Let OF her cavalry, under energetic commander,
of the spade and shovel knd-alas have had
too manybe sent to this place, and the raids will be
stopped Inc themselves say they are not afraid
BERIAN.
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TIE RECENT FIGHT IN VIRGINIA

RICHMOND, July "a, 1885,
The fight heretofore reported occurred the 23d, at
Manassas Gap. Wrights brigade. commanded by Col.
walker OF the 3Fd Georgia approached thu Gap but
ing it guarded by force of yankees estimated six
eight Thousand halted await reinforc moving
ID the same direction. The yankees taking advantage of
the disparity OF numbers attacked the brigade when
we're engagement ensued lasting several hours The
ederates retired with two three hundred killed
and wounded among the latter Col. Walker wound
ed IN the thigh enemy's loss heavy. Col Walk.
er arrived here this evening
1t is reported that Grant has Joined Meade with fifteen
tlOuaand M
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30

FAYErrEv1LLz July 2-Bacon 81 GO to Go Lard, 81 TO-.
Beet so by SIDE go at retail Butter 81 30 to 81 o.
for retail at 81 90 so per 10 Gopperas, 81 70 ST
Cotton 40 to As Cotton iarn $ to SIS 90 per IL
Eggs IS per dozen. Extract Logwood 81 to s. per b
$50 90 to SO 90 1ugeTd"s 50! % Sa 10
81 90 to 50 90 shucks, 81 50 co. Flaxseed co.
per boshs GranGora So o. Whe so IS to so 20
to S. Hides-Green IS, dry, 90. Iron-swedes, %
Leather-sole 81 per O Upper 81 80 LqS9rsTCoIR
Brandy So Ndolasses-E. y. $40 per gallon. Nas-Re-
failing at ST per H. onions IS 81 per bushe Po-
tatoes-Irsh new, 81 90 per bushe Roe &c by the
cask Sugar 81 rs 81 retail Salt, s2 80 to 500
bushel soap-Famiy Bar 20 cts. 10; Toilet, 81 60
Fayetteville sheetngs, 20 So. spir . 1urpentne 81
to 81 20 per gallon. Isnow 81 Is to 50. Wool, 81
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30

FROM MORRIS IsLAND.-The Yankee feet inside the
bar Friday morning, composed OF the frgate Iron
Sides five Monitors and Is other vessels.
The bombardment was renewed very early Friday
morning, and the firing very heavy until the arrva,
shortly before 10 A NJ of the flag oftruce mentioned
elsewhere. In the evening hostilities were again
sumed, and firing maintained until late hour. Our
casualties through the day officially reported two
killed and eight wounded.
The following the casualties in Capt. John 81.
Garys Company, Lucas Battalion OF Artillery, in the
fight at Morris Island, July Goth
Wounded Serg't a Tyne, hip, mortal PriVates Ell
bert Peterson, right amputated Geo Kelly, leg and
abdomen Elliott, stunned and conclusion; and sever
al others, very slightly.
Both men and lficers maintained their position gal
larty, and frequently covered with sand by the
enemys guns The Monitors and 1ronsdes were struck
again and again, by Capt. GaFy's batteries under 1t
G. Richardson and Lit. w. q. Oger all under the i'm
mediate command of Capt, Gary. The Ironsides was
compelled to retire from the effects of the shots from the
10 inch Oolumbiad-Chas. Courier, 25th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30

The FLORIDA AND HER NOBLE COMMANDER, CAPTAIN
MAFFITT.-We have been favored with the sight of
letter from Capt. j. n. MaffItt, of the Confederate
Steamer Florida, to his children in this place. 1t is
dated "Pernambuco, Brazil, May 18th, 1868" The
letter is model OF beauty in expressions of affection
for his children but We have no right to copy that part
The following extracts of general interest:
II am very well and very very busy. Last night l
gentleman who, ten days ago. dined on board the
Alabama with Eugene he then very well, and in
high Spirits having just received letters from you ALL
at home, by an English Barque.
81 feel happy to tell you that the Florida has been
doing fierce business up to May II tn she destroyed
SO, 100000 of Yankee commerce, and euded thirteen
Federal men ofwar sent to destroy her and the Ala
bama.
1.-The Florida and Alabama destroyed ten of the enc
my's largest vessels April 22d, within sixty miles OF
each other but up to May 18th have not met Regards
Mr. Hale, and ask him please to mention, las it may
quiet much anxiety that up to this date oil are well
on both vessels.
q cannot write what my plans are-the duty is
very terrible upon ones mental and physical ability
but am doing all in my power tor the benefit of The
Contederacy. Dare not write more. | embrace yor
all, NY dear children. May God bless you, and err
long unite in peace and prosperity"
Fayetteville Observer.
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DIED.

this town. this morning, at o'clock, 10 I'm N, only
of Archibald and Laura r. Alderman ag6d IL months
Killed in the battle of Gettysburg Pennsy vana, July I'd
1868, GEORGE THOMAS SWAIN, OF Co. &, 3Oth N. q.
Reg's, aged Il years. months and Is days
another soldier has another home made desolae,
father mother sisters and brothers lett for the
loved enc /; we but lament when youthful and
bouyant in midst possessed OF these senti-
ments Tommy has passed away has to that borne
from whence traveller retuneth Never again will his
by the of the or the beat
of the drum tell calamity defending hs country In the
hearts fellow soldiers and his b others that left Ill
The field will remembered as brave youth, and
when the blood stained field of Gettysburg gNe up their
dead, he will arise to glory.
Thou gone from US dear Tommy,
TO HIM who loved thee best,
With God dwell in heaven
And with the sainted 10 rest
CS*
In Onsow county, the 18th inst, dopsy, Mrs Ill
PHA eANDLlN, OF }. l.. SaLdhn he 9th OF
her age.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30

FEDERATE OFFICERS, &c.

RICHMOND, July 9th, 1868.
The Baltimore American Of the 10Th has been received.
telegram dated Cincinnati July 24th says that Morgan
the Central Ohio Rail Road Campbells this
ing closely pursued by Gen. Shackleford. The depot
track up. AT nine o'clock he reached
urrsey, ard did great de4. of damage piunderrg &C.
last heard from Morgan ct Wincher, moving to-
Yards 2tubeEvi in the direction OF the rail road.
The German Democracy organ at Cleveland has taken
TIE Of VaIandis ham from its columns and raised
EEau, Governor.
Five huUdred rebel officers, including Gens Archer and
joncs arrived Ptsburg Monday route for John
Island, where they will be detained until exchanged
Ten Thousand prisoners confined at Fort Delaware.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30

RICHMOND, July 2sth 1863.
The New York Tribune asks for explanation of the
course OF General Grant in parolng the officers who
rendered at Vcksburg Previous to that surrender the
rebel Commissioner of exchange had been notified that this
Government meant to protect all the officers and soldiers
under its sg without regard to color and since the
persisted in refusing to exchange Col speght and oc
under the preence that they command of
troops our Government has stopped all exchange
General Nell Dow will start for Mobile under
q
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-07-30

The steamer Overwhelmingly the Sumter-had
left the Mersey tor Nassau, with large and we'll
oorted cargo Since her arrival ct Liverpool the Sum-
ter has undergone complete overhaul, ED her deck
timbers have been strengthened 1t is generally be-
lieved that the Gibraltar her arrival at Nassau,
will be further strengthened and eventually her
old occupation of looking after Union merchantmen.
Dan Collins, of New York, an Old States Prise
bird, is now Federal Mayor of Portsmouth, Virginia.
The viler the tool the more satisfaction to Lincoln