Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-15

II. J. MoRcAS, ESQ In the Now
York Clipper # the ll,h ws find the follow
ing highly complimentary ro'ies Of our form
Or fellow citizen. Il. j. Morgan. who. Il SCENE.
has made his debut upon the stsge. his drs-
mstic readings IN this place last winter we're
greatly admired by oil who heard them. Very
lev actors step upon the boards with sssh
grand success. Ths Clipper Gays:
A successful debut was made ct the st. Loui.
Theatre on the evening Of Saturday. june
37th. by Mr.. X. }. Morgan. From oil ascosots
that reach us. Mr.. Morgan must have sshi. vsi
what very few do on = fret appearance ano
it would seem that he has the right kind sf
stuf In him. that. on the score Of improve
msDt. will lead to . greater success. and .
prominsns position in the dramatic world ip
ths future. A. an endorsement Of the above
rs0arks. vs here quote from the St Losis
Democrat Of June SO.d The d.b.t Of Mr. X.
Morgan at the 81. Louis Theatre, last Sstur.
day evening. In the arduous charae Or Of Sir
Giles Ovsrrsach. was. 10 point Of execution .
brilliant success. ,his vas Ar. Morgan's 6rs,
appearance upon any stavs. and his .ueosss
more than excsllsd the high expsetatioss ei
those who we're familiar With him 90 . dra.
matte reader. From his fret entrance upos
the etage, the bold. bad man. the chsminR,
heart,ess villain. stood cut so prsminsn,ly that
the individuality OF the actor was forgotten
Ia the fifth act. whore Sir Gilss disoov srs tha,
his plans for the alliance of his daughter With
Lowell have been hs fled. and himself trapped
by his tool. ksrrail. the assumption OF Mr..
Morgan was most powerful. His styts asd
acting are Of that electric and startling char
OhiAh 0arriaa n n auAianca w,ts
Mr. Morgan has good stsge presence, . s!sa,
aud distinct enuncia,Ion. perfect command of
himself. and Wake the stsgs with the sass and
abandon Of o veteran stseer We predict for
him brilliant career in the arduous profession
which he has chosen.
Ar q meeting Of the Old Settlers held
July IA. 1868. At the ofiics Of Col q. L. Da-
venport. W. B,rrows. Esq. presidsd.
Hon. James Thorington offered the 70 lowing
preamble and resolutions, which we're unapi-
mously passed:
WnyHEAs. 1t has pleased an al wise Prsvi.
dsnes to o.l from our midst one Of our mos,
sesd and respected members. Eihu Alv I'd.
Who died suddenly. At the rssidsDcs Of his eos.
q. G. Alvord, Eq 10 this city. at the ad-
vancsd sgs OF SO Yeas. therefore
Resolvtd, That We deeply sympathiss With
the family and friends ot the deceassd 10 their
bereavement
Rssoivsd fG'a.e'. That We will attend in .
body the funeral u our dsosased brother. and
at copy Of these resolutions be signed by
the officer, Of th!s association ard presented
to the family OF the deceased. aud that . Q ~,
OF The came be pres ntsd to ths sitv papers
Tor publication,
% motion the meeting then adjourned.
W. BAaRows. pres pro tenn.
d p, McKowN, SEQ.
By an order Of Gen. Baker tho 9Th
Cavalry will be organized here. the camp be-
log located near the old Fair Grounds on Duck
Geek. The name 81 ven the new post 10 Camp
Roberta" We understand there 10 sonsidsra
bls dissatisiaction expressed on the part Of our
citzsns st having the camp located 90 near the
Oak Dale Cemetery grounds. The exigsnoi.s
Of war do not allow Of such things being tax
On into consideration. Cemeteries are Of very
little account where they interfere with the