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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07
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| V1uucSu uSmOCuhtIC AOWnsuup S1uD
Pursuant to previous notice the democracy
Of Winfield Township assembled at Sch"o
House No 2. on the 4th day Of May inst fol
the purpose Of organizing Dem ocratic Club
The meeting came to order BY calling Johr
AeManus to the chair. and appsin,ing WIN. A
Propst Secretary.
GA motion II was carried that John Madden
act a. President. .!John MsMsnus - Treasurer
and Morgan OrndoriT - Secretary Of the Clsb
and after soms preliminary nssmsnts ts
detrsy the Expenses conn sc,sd Herewith. the
following vas unanimously adopted
WnsRxAs. The ssntimsnts Of this Club can-
not bs expressed Ia language more suitable. Il
10 hereby
| Rtso!red. That the resolutions adopted st
the County Convention held 81 Davenport on
the 10Th OF April last. are 10 the spirit OF the
Constitution. and in accordance with the rights
Of . free people. and that We. - . body, adopt
the sams IN this Club.
On motion the meeting ..adjeurDsd. subject
TO the call Of the oficers Of this Club.
Jona MoMAsus. President.
WV. A. Pnor'r. Seeretary.
Mcrseback 4 Rutenbeck, No. 90 West
Second street. have iust added largely 70 their
splendid stock Of iswelry In the way Of round
sets in diamonds. onyx. pearl. earbunclss se,
iu thuscan gold Is csrats fine. Ase fine plain
gold bracelets, chains. leekets. gold and silver
thimbies. scarf pins In onyx and pearl. heavy
plain gold pins. silver cake baskets. gobie,s
spoons. napkin rings. forks. American gold and
silver watches and in fact thousand articles
Of rare beauty and excellent workmanship.-
never before have our citizens had an opportu.
nifty oi selecting from go large and beautiful a
stock. Cal At once and make your selections
DIsTRloT CouRT.-Tho cclebr ated
horse case was decided this morning ver.
dict Of $40 for the defendant. The costs and
fees in this case amount to upwards Of three
hundred dollars. SO nuca for glory
The case Of City Of Davenport w. NJ d H.
K X which was argued a few days ego At
chambers. wssrs argued in Court, for the pur-
poss Of bringing up the question Of taxing
the rolling stock Of the road, 80 that oil the
points can 10 up to the Ssprsms Court to.
gether. Dec sion withheld.
Ths case Of tho City Of Davenport W Pso-
ria Fire and Marine Insurance Co. vas brought
up aud is sii!l pending.
ResIgnations In Iowa Regiments.
let Lieut. samuel Tsrr, CO. B. 87th infantry,
resigned May 8. 1868
I'd Lieut.. Rober, Mills. Co Is, 37th infantry,
resigned May 8. 1893.
I'd Lieut.. Julius G. Hubbard, Co. A, 31th
infantry. resigned May 81. 1868.
SEE Advertisement Of great auction
sale OF clothing.
To ADvERTIsERs.-In order TO socure
the insertion Of advertisements in this paper
they must be handed in by three o'clock +. n.
Long advertisements shonld be handed in
earlier.
WHISTLER has just returned from the
East. and Is now opening large and beauti-
ful stock Of spring goods. 90 early. ladies'
and get your pick from the largest and cheap
at, t,, m
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07
THE CITY,.

For markets and to-day's advsrtise-
msMts. 80 Fovyth Page.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

Coop APPOINTMENT. - Col. Hall,
Asst. AdjutAnt General Of the State Of Iowa
has been appointed Provost Marshal for this
Cougrsssionsl District. He has got his com
mission In bic pocket, and is ready for service
when called upon. We look upon Col. Hall
- man Of the finest business quali6es tions
and Of sterling integrity. and have NO doubt
that oil the labors that dsvolvs upon him vii
be performed to the perfect satisfaction Of the
people. System and perfect order are lead.
Ing traits 10 bic character. We congratulate
him upon his appointment. 1t 10 not imnrob-
able, under the present condition Of affairs.
that draft will bs ordered at once.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07
FALMOUTH, May Go A. N.

Three bridges were swept away on the
K. X. from Aqua, last night Building
parties were at work oil night: and
trains are again running.
1t is runored that the enemys csval.
ry has crossed over upon the Northern
Neck, and are advancing cautiously to-
wards this place. A force has been sent
down to oppose them.
Everything is quiet on the other side
Tho river has risen 10 feet and still rap
idly rising.
Heavy cannonading is heard in tbs
direction Of u. s. Ford.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

let Lieut. Samuel Tarr, Co B, 87th Infantry,
resigned May 8. 1868
I'd Lieut. Rober, Mills. Co Is. 37th infantry,
resigned May 3. 1893.
"a Lieut.. Julius G. Hubbard, Co. A, 31th
infantry. resigned May 81. 1863.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07
DAVENPORT IOWA, THURSDAY EVENING. MAY 7. 1863

boats and structures. excepting stsamboats aud
ba,ges And no person shsli be permitted to
lA d any such lumber or boats st any other
place in the city Of Davenport.
SIC 2. The folio wing nmount, shall be col.
iscted by the Wharf Master for the landing Of
boats and for the Wharfage on the articles des
igna,sd on landing. or upon any article stand
Ing thereon. to wit:
For every steamboat for ~ hours. ......... - 90
For every Eat boat lying st wharf ~ hours
without discharging esrgo.............. 90
Every additional ~ hours or less. 60
For every 6st boat using wharf or landing
For every 1000 feet Of lumber drawn cut
on landing ................. ~
For every 1000 feet Of lsth. shingles or
For each wagon load Of sand ............. %
For everv barrel Of lime. e................. W
For each cord Of wood, rails or posts...... %
For other articles not specified, per ten or
leas at tho discretion of tho Com ittee
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07
sew PENNsYLvANiA HOUSE.

OORNER OF FOURTH AND IOWA STS.
~ Davenport, Iowa. DAVIS 1 SoNs,Pr sistors
Fro 0naibus 70 and from the cars. On % o
5ta0se lssvingfor LsClairs, Pdnseton, Lyons, Dc
Wa, AaquoketA IN Ananoea.
I9o 0as Dolias pee dav. aag0
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

Mov1x0 rBE INDiASs.-Government
she Indisns from the State Of Minnesota. To
this end the Norti srn Line steamers have CON
msnced taking them down the river. They 60
BY boat 10 Hannibal. thence by rail to st. Jo-
sepb thence up the Missouri to Dacotah Terri
tory, where new tracts are assigned to them
The Davenport wert down yesterday With a
10. Of 7G2. and other boats will follow after
The Davenpor.s cargo contained . large nom.
Der OF the wives and children Of the Indian
prisoners nov at Post Mcclellan. The Indians
declare that they will not stay In Dacotah. but
60 straight back. This they can do in lev
months. and govsrnm snt will have the job 10
do over again.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

WHISTLER has just returned from the
East. and is now opening a large and beauti-
ful s,oek Of spring Roods. 90 early. ladies.
and get your pick from the largest and cheap
est stock Of goo Ia In the State
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

AN l. UNPARDONABLE IRoSECuTION.-
This morning Mise Maggie O'Brisn ap
ps,red ia Justice Bosds court to auswsr .
charge brought against her Of smbsEz'ing .
sum Of money amounting to about $l26. from
. bureau dAvsr In the saloon Of Mr.. G.
Wyckoff. on Brady street, near Front. Mr. Day
appeared for the prosecution. an1 the Msssrs
Hubbsll for the defendant. The testimony on
tis part OF the State was exceedingly lame
from the commencement. and the more vit,
ne.sss the Prosecuting Attorney examined the
worse hs made his case. The emily thing prov
Cd against Mise O'Brisn was that she vas IN
tae room 10 =hich vas the bureau cont,ining
tho money sometime during the day on which
Il ~. abstrasted. MIS-. Miller testified that
Ms. O'Brien had been employ ed In her family
several tines that she believed her TO be .
good, honest girl. and that had she been 9TH
sr~iss disposed. opportunities in plenty had
presented thsusslvss, but in every instance
she had proved herself trns and trust vertby y.
10 fact the whole testimony Of the prosecution
favored Miss OiBrisn rather thao the State.
Hf. WyckoH censu'"o's 'hst 10 coWWspo'
"a this IN uspardonabls prosecution without 6rs,
koowing certain that the defendant vss The
guilty party. Here 10 young eirl-ths
daughter Of highly respectable psrsnss-
against whom not breath Of suspicion Of svi
has ever been entertained. brought up In Z
erinissl ssurt 10 answer . fearful charge. te
prove which net witness can % found. Such
. presssdisg ssesos be toe strongly eoodsno
Cd. and vs trust Mr.. wyckef Will hereafter
Be more csutious 10 tskisg steps ess similar
ebaractsr Misc O'Brisn wss hon9rably die.
shsresd. the sosst net svse dslibsrstisg spea
Tie tsssi0s0y.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

SEE advertisement OF great auction
sale Of clothing
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

To ADvERIIsERs.-In order TO socure
they must be handed in hy three o'clock +. M.
Long Advertisements shonld be handed in
earlier
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

SETrLRAgNT.-Attent is directed to
the card Of G. G. Hickox in another place. We
are sorry to know that he has concluded to
leave town. but he has made up his mind to
that effect. At the late fire the stable attach
ed 10 his hotsl-ths Davenport Houss-was
burned down, and bis landlord. Bailey Davsn.
port, Of Rock Island. refuses to replace Il. or
10 make any necessary rspairs about tn.
house NJ. H. ha, been good tenant for ssv
eral ysars. and It is asking . little too much
to require him to build . stable and make re-
pairs on The house. and then pay the same
rent. It 10 10 Be hoped that be will make
some arraDgsnsnts TO stay in town many
years yet.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-05-07

Writes DANCING AcADEMY.-The
third term will commence on Saturday, May
9th. Masters and Misses class on Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Gents clsss on the
ssus evening st l.2 o'clock. Ladies class on
Monday aftsrpoo. Nay llth. st o'clock
Pssssisipg parties eaes Ia Two weeks.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-30

1t may interest the sporting fraternity
to know, on the authority of London let
ter by the Hibernia, that there is no prob
ability of the temperance of the Benicia
Boy in the English ring for some months
to come. King, who won the belt in the
late conflict with Mace, has been honored
with a Government Office and has ssretire-
ed, and Mace, to whom the belt is thus
abandoned, has two challenges to fulfill be-
fore he could, in any event, accept de-
fiance from the Benicia Boy. Until these
two engagements are fulfilled, the latter
must bottle bis pugnacity.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-30
4 SOrrOvyfnI Bridal.

At the battle of Fredericksburg, in which
so many gallant heroes fell, Captain Jones
Wallace, of one Of the Ohio regiments,
was mortally wounded. Intelligence that
he was wounded reaching his home, Miss
Henrietta Schneider, of Canton, Ohio, be-
ing affianced to the gallant soldier, started
Immediately to Washington, in company
with friend, to look after him, arriving
on the morning thathis limb was amputated.
After he was safely through with the painful
operation, as was supposed, at her own
request, the brave-hearted girl was united
to him in marriage, sitting by the side of
his cot while the solemn ceremony was
performed. Leaving h IN soon after, in
the care of faithful nurses at the hospital,
she returned to her clearinghouse to seek
the repose necessary to enable her to ad-
minister to his comfort on the morrow,
ere the dawn of which she was again sum-
moned to the side of his couch to find him
dead.
1t seems that some time during the
night the nurse in attendance observed
some blood on the counterpane, and upon
making immediate examination found that
the wounded limb was bleeding profusely,
which he attempted to staunch by tying a
handkerchief around it, but before he
could accomplish it, SO rapid was the flow
of blood, the gallant captain was no more.
The remains of Captain Wallace were
taken to Canton by the bereaved wife, and
buried on Thursday last, with military
honors, some two thousand persons, it is
estimated. being present at the funeral.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-30

Josephine was rather above than below
the medium size, hers being exactly that
perfection of stature which is neither too
tall for the delicacy of feminine proper
tion, nor so diminutive as to detract from
dignity. Her person, in its individual
forms, exhibited faultless symetry and
the whole frame, animated by lightness
and elasticity of movement, seemed like
something aerial in its perfectly grace
full carriage. This harmonious case of
action contributed yet more to the digni-
fed, though still youthful air, so remark
able in Josephine's appearance. Her fea-
lures were small, and finely modelled, the
curves tending rather to fulness, and the
profile inclining to Grecian, but without
any statue-like coldness of the outline
The habitual character of her countenance
was placid sweetness, within whose intlu-
ence there were few who would not have
felt interested in being SO gentle. Per-
haps the first impression might have left
a feeling that there wanted energy but
this could have been for an instant only,
for the real charm of this mild counte-
nance resided in its power of its varied
expression, changing with each vicissitude
of thought and sentiment. ''Never," says
very honest admirer, "did any woman
better justify the saying, The eyes
were of a deep blue, clear and brilliant,
even imposing in their expression, when
turned fully upon one; but in their usual
manner they lay half concealed beneath
their long and silky eye-lashes. She had
a habit of looking thus with mild sub
dued glance upon those she loved, throw
ing into her regard such winning tender
ness as might not easily be resisted, and,
even in his darkest moods, Napoleon con-
fessed its tranquilizing power; realizing
exactly the fine description of the old poet.
Josephine's long hair was glossy chest
nut brown, whose sunny richness harmon
lied delightfully."- with a clear and trans
parent complexion, and a neck of almost
dazzling whiteness. Her eyebrows were
a shade darker, arching regularly, and
pencilled with extreme delicacy. She
read delightfully."-, and nature had been
here peculiarly propitious; for SO har-
monious were the tones of her voice, even
in the most ordinary conversation, that
instances are common of those, who COM
ing Unexpectedly and unseen within their
influence, have remained as if suddenly
fascinated and spell-bound, till the sounds
ceased, or fear of discovery forced, the lis
teners away. This charm is known to have
wrought powerfully upon Napoleon. His
own admission was: ''The first applause
of the French people sounded to my ear
sweet as the voice Of Josephine.' On the
whole, Josephine, perhaps, might not ex-
actly have pretensiOns to be what is termed
a fine woman, but hers was that style Of
fine beauty which awakens in tho heart a
far deeper sentiment than mere admi-
ration.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-30

The following incident is told ofthe cap
ture of the steamer Harriet Lane at Gal
weston:
Among the first men struck down were
the gallant Captain Wainwright and lst
Lieut.. Lee, who both fought, the prisoner
says, with desperation and valor that no
mortal could surpass. He saw them bleed
ing and PROSTATE upon the deck, still deal
ing death among their enemies. One
young son of Capt. Wainwright-only ten
years old: just think of it!-stood at the
cabin door, a revolver in each hand, and
never ceased firing till he had expended
every shot. One Of his poor little hands
was disabled by ball shattering his four
fingers, and then his infantile soul gave
way he, burst into tears and cried Do
you want to kill me?" Darling young he
70; may his country never forget him
Where is the Hemans to wed his name to
immortal verse, like another Oassabianca ?
Philanthrepists whose hearts are yearnina
for something to love, here is noble or
phan boy on whom to lavish your care.
He is now prisoner in the hands of the
enemy.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-30

During the recent levee at the White
House, letter writer noticed standing By
the side Of the President, and dressed in
black velvet, without ornaments of any
kind, save two dark, plain Jewels in her
head dress, chatty, affable and self-posses-
ed, Mrs. Lincoln receiving her friends.
who, despite the gloomy unpleasant day
and drizzling rain, were present in crowds
to greet her at this, her first public recep-
ton since the death of sEWillie." A gen.
tleman, after being introduced to her,
said: II came to Washington to see my
son, who was wounded at fredericksburg. :"
~ hope, sir, he is not seriously wounded, .
she replied, sympathizingly. 'Indeed,
madam, he is" showing her his ambro-
type. "A noble looking fellow" said
she; 'sit is indeed time that this war
should cease, it causes so much suffering,
and we are losing so many noble young
men,"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-30
The Negro as Soldier.

The correspondent of the World writ
ing from Hilton Head, gives the following
facts, which 60 to show conclusively that
the negro soldier experiment is not only a
failure, but that under the emancipation
proclamation the negroes are fleeing from
instead of coming to our lines:
The negro brigade is again involved in
trouble-the negroes are deserting, casting
aside the scarlet trousers, gaudy buttons,
and glittering muskets. Massa Lincum
has them tree, and their Interpretation Of
freedom is no work of any kind; hence
they do not desire to exert their muscles
in the common labor performed by white
men. A negro soldier was shot last week
for attempting to force the guard. A
"brother" in color fired the fatal ball.
This act has put an end to enlistments in
this enlightened body of colored peo-
pie. Gen. Saxton, so rumor says, has
asked to be transferred to some other de-
partment; he has had enough of negro for
some time to come.
The foregoing is from the correspondent
of Democratic paper. The following of
the same purport is from the correspond
ence of Republican paper, the Philadel-
phia Inquirer:
The negroes are rapidly deserting, and,
in spite of the efforts of the provost guard,
they still go. The white officers cannot
recognize them when in citizens cloths,
and hence black patrol has been estab-
lished The Sth Maine volunteers, who
are guarding the plantations, are having
their hands full, and vast deal of trouble
exists on the colored question.
The negroes at this place have thinned
out since the first of January, many even
of the house servants being among the
list of absentees They 60 out upon the
adjoining plantations, and the colored fair
sex hide them when sought after. So
great has been the flight Of the CONTRA
bands that our chief quartermaster, Capt.
G. E. Fuller, has been obliged to get de-
tails of white men from the regiments to
do duty heretofore performed by the con-
trabands. Now white soldier does guard
duty, unloads vessels, and, besides being
stevedore, he is also obliged to be sail
or, while those "men and brethren " are
out in the woods or on plantations enjoy
ing themselves and the pleasures of eman-
cipation.
1t is rumored that Gen. Saxton, tired
and weary of negro brigades and regiments
and Reverend General French's sway, has
applied to be relieved from this department.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-30
NEW JOHN BROWN SONG.

Inc following new version of the John
Brown song, is by Miss Edna Dean Proctor.
1t was sung in New York on Tuesday evening
last, at the close of lecture by Wendell
Phillips:
John Brown died on q scaffold for the slave;
Dark was the hour when we dug his hallowed
Now God avenges the life he gladly gave
Freedom reigns to-day.
Glory, glory, hallelujah,
Glory, glory, hallelujah,
Glory, glory, hallelujah,
Freedom reigns to-day!
John Brown sowed, and his harvesters are we;
Honor to him WHO has made the bondman free;
Loved evermore shall our noble Ruler be-
Freedom reigns, &c.
John Browns body lies mouldering in the
Bright DER the sod let the starry banner wave /;
LO! for the millions he periled all to save
Freedom reigns, sc.
John Brown lives-we are gaining on our
Right shall be victor whatever may oppose
Fresh, through the darkness, the wind of morn
Freedom reigns, &c.
John Browns soul through the world is march,
ing on,
Hail to the hour when oppression shall be gone!
All men will sing in the better ages dawn,
Freedom reigns, &c.
John Brown dwells where the battle-strife is
DER;
Hate cannot harm him nor sorrow stir him
more;
Earth will remember the crown of thons he
wore
Freedom reigns, &c.
John Browns body lies mouldering in the
grave;
John Brown lives in the triumphs of the
brave;
John Browns soul not higher joy can crave
Freedom reigns, &c.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-30
MINNESOTA NEWS.
m the st. Peter Tribune, Jan, %.

From the st. Peter Tribune, Jan, %. .oi
THE NUMBER OF DEArHs.-We are in
formed by Klein & Brother, the UNDER
takers at this place, that the total number
of persons buried in the Cemetery since
the 18th of last August, foots up to the
astonishing total of one hundred and
tpenty-seoen, or more than during the en-
tire previous history of St. Peter. Of this
number twenty were residents of the
town, sixty were children, and the balance
were over twenty-one years of age.
This record has been made since the
outbreak and is directly attributable to it,
resulting as it does from wounds, or ex-
posure, and confinement in crowded and
poorly ventilated rooms.
FoUND.-The bodies of four persons,
killed during the massacre, were found in
cabin near Fort Ridgley, few days
ago.
MILITARY SCHooL.-Offcers from each
company of the Ninth Regiment are Or
dered here for the purpose of receiving in
struction. We believe quarters have al
ready been secured for them.
SPOTTED FEvER.-Several cases of this
disease occurred here during the last
week, proving fatal to each. Miss Sophia
Weidemann died on the 10th, after an i'll
ness Of only eighteen hours duration, and
several others have died suddenly of the
same complaint.
From Winona Republican, Jan. "a
The Third Regiment took its departure
this morning for Lacrosse, most of the
men having engaged passage by teams.
Our town now presents qniet and Sun
daylike appearance, and our citizens, as a
general thing, are fright glad " of the
change. May the Boys of the Third al
ways fare as well as they did here. Some
Of them would improve their character
and reputation if they acted with more
propricty, and endeavored to merit the
esteem of strangers, instead of securing
contempt and curses, which they did here.
A LETTER from VIM. Coe, in the First
Wisconsin Battery, attached to the expe-
dition which recently marched against
Vicksburg, states that in the battle which
ensued William Madison of Minnesota was
killed.
THE mail stages for the South now
leave St. Paul at z o'clock, A. NJ, instead
of as formerly, and arrive at Winona
about eight O'Clock, A. M. on the following
day. The number of passengers on this
line is now unusually great. Two stages,
and sometimes three, 60 each way daily
some times carrying as many as thirty
passengers.
THE credit of the city of Winona is at
high tide. Orders, or scrip, issued by the
city, when they can be obtained, COM
mand their par value in legal tenders.
SOME PoRK.-Mr. Joseph Rouse, of the
town Of Fremont, Winona county, killed,
few days since, hog which weighed,
when dressed, GIL pounds. The pig was
two years and seven months old. Who has
killed larger one this year.