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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-12-04

Bidding our friends adieu, we again splash
ed forward, and after dark reached the little
hamlet Of lafayette, eight miles from Collier
vile, where we pitched our tents, swallowed
our hard tack and raw bacon, and betool
ourselves to bed in quick time. As it wa.
yet stormy, left boots and coat both on, tn,
experience of the preceding night having rem
dered me too sharp to take them off again.
Long before daylight the internal i" rowdy.
dow " awoke US to the fact that it was cold
cloudy morning. Refreshed with GOOD
nights rest, however, we drank four cups o.
black coffee, each, and as the day was break
ing, again moved forward for
BIG MARCH
considering the roads. We drove along at a
smashing pace up hill and down until We
reached Moscow, two miles slant, where We
halted and got dinner. Moscow is garrisoned
by q regiment Of negro troops, and l mus
say that they were the best diciplined soldiers
have vt seen, white or black. As we pass
ed through the village the guards we're turned
out. Every sentinel saluted US with present
ed arms. In short every movement and de-
tail was gone through with in that precise
soldierly manner which characterizes regular
troops. The Colonel Of that regiment is .
thorough tactician, and viii warrant q
thorough soldier.
Marching of after dinner, old Sofcame Out
and chased away the clouds which had SC
long obscured the blue arch above, so his
bright beams dispelled all gloom and down.
hearsedness among the boys, and we cheer.
fully performed the twelve miles which YET
interviewed between US and Lagrange. The
setting sun was tipping the tall spires of this
beautiful Little village with his last beams as
we marched up its pleasant streets.
We lay IN camp in Lagrange until the after
noon Of the succeeding day, when our detach-
ment, consisting Of companies B, l, E, II and
K Of the Thirty. Fifth, we're sent forward to
this place, twenty miles rom Lagrange
Major John commands the post, while Capt.
AcKelvey acts - Provost Marshal. The
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

ln this city, on Tuesday, the 18th inst, nj ono
O'Clock a IN, EUNICE, wiie OF JAMES PELToS,
aged 81 years.
The funeral will take place from tho residence
Of Mr. Pelton, corner Of f,tth and Iowa streets.
to- morrow morning, al O'Clock. Friends Of the
family are invited to attend.
Mrs. Pelton was a native Of Strsfford. Vermont.
She was married in No otbap pton, Mass, where
she resiJed seventeen years and then the fomily
removed TO Hanover, Nov H.mpsbire, vf which
place sne was u rehidcnt for fifteen y.ars. About
three years since she came, with her husband and
six ch,l iren to Davenport. Iowa, leaving tbreeI
sons married and settled in eastern homes. INT
the time Of her death the family circle remained
unbrokcn, all OF nine chiliren, six sons and three
daughters, having been permitted to reach malu
rity. As wife and mother she Gas exceedingly be
loved and her departure has awakened that ieep
gr Of which time alone can assuage; yet, those
Who mour for her have every possible comfort
for all who witness d her patience, aid sweet
Christian resisnation aud hope, during q most
trying and after a very painful illness Of year
continuance. must feel that fer her, il vas better
far better, TO depard ani be with Christ"
Mrs. P.lton united ith the Edwards fCong,e
gational) Church, in Northampton. and after her
rem val West, with tho Tiinity (Episcopal) J
Church in this city. She had tho privilege 10
i her sick r om, Of psrraking with ali her daugh
t.rs Of that feast which the besssd Je,us hia self
! ins itutcd, and her intense Enjoyment Of 1t was
evidenced by grstful tears. Truly blessed arc
the dead ~ho die in the Lord y
"Dearest mo,her, thou ha I left US;
Here thy loss We --ply feel.
But 'tis God, who hath bereft rs,
lie can all sorrows ZEAL"
! Vermont. Han,ver and Northampton papers
1
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
RIVER ITEMS.
Tuesday. August IS.

Tuesday. Aueustls.
ARRIVED.
KATE CAsssL, B. W. DAVIS, Montrose
PEMBIsA, Hill, Montrose.
DEPARrED.
KAN CAssFL, b. ". Davis, Mon,rose.
BOATS LEAVING THIS EvENfnG.
The Northern Line packet .embira, Captain
Hill, AID NJ. Green, Clerk, will deJart for 81
Louis and way pointr this evening at o'clock,
IL. NJ. Pretty man, agent.
BoAts LEAVING TOMORROW.
The mail and passenger packet Jennie Whipple
Captain Campbell, will depart for keokuk and
in,ermed ate landings tomorrow morning. Lam
uel Parkhurst in tho ,ficc T.. A. Tiiebein agent
The mail ind passenger packet james Means
Captain Pierce, will depart for Dubuque and wa,
points tomorrow morning X. 81. Pretyman,
agent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

\VIaH TO INFohM tn o,TIzsNs OF
w aveuport aud tho public generally. that
they hayp removed their Boa NJ School sron
tho Ac a my of the lmtoaculsto Conception to
tho building generally known as .'sarg.nts
House, Brady street. between Eighth and
Nintn whore they nre now prepared 20 roosive
pupils, oithr Board. m or Hal boarders, at the
usual terms. They have also opened Se'ect
DAY school for ,he accommodation Of thoss who
wish TO avail Themselves thereof.
Tho course OF instruction will comprise, as
formerly, AL that constitutes gnod gl,sh Ed
ueatiun, renoh ana German Langual es, siusio
~ the Harp. Piano, tuitar and ifulc,mar. draw
ing, PAINTING on OIL, aud Water Coiors, Plain aid
0rna .entsl Needle work
Term. eontnu, as heretofore but payments
IN at be made IN I'D vance, aud from his r.is there
,oM be no deuiat,0a.
Ine Hn,Iolm. now adopted, consists OF n dark
blue meripo dress black silk Or bsldi waist,
black straw hat, brown veil, aud white collier
lhe same for summer, but OF lighter material,
aud white straw hat.
Further information can be obtained at the
aes1rmy. or at the Schools attached to st. An
thony'. atd ito. M.rpuefite'r Chuiches.
Davenp,r,, Augnsr l2th. 1888 sRl3-d2w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

JusT RIGHr.-We notice that the
Dubuque Farmers Club 10 showing up the
I'm periections 10 the Premium liet OF the state
Pair. That !. right. We have wondered q
great many times Why the managers Of tha,
institution did not increase their premiums
II doss not seem to be the order Of the day
~s hope those who wish 10 compete for pre-
mums tina. are premiums will cone 70 The
scott County Fair. A word to the ' iss ought
to be rullicient.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
special to the TriDuue.

NEW loRK, Aug. ~.
Desertcfs reports he movement of a
portion # Lees army IN the direction
OF Dumirles ior ihe purpose Of fAnai.g
Cen. Meade on the iett
The scouts report however, all il
quiet rs TO any movement.
The rebels are engaged in throwing
mp earth works.
a pa,t OF Longstrcct's corps are at u.
). io,d.
A proper disposition Of our forces has
been made to prevent any advance OF the
c,emy, ever, thing continues quiet.
A 'umor that Lee had crosr, with u
por, on Of his fo,ces over the Rappahan-
mock has been proved untrue by our cav.
airy.
Our army holds itself in readiness to
move III a moments notice so that any
attempt OF Lee to advance will be prompt
ly met.
A Foftcss Monroe letter to the Uer-
all says: ] am assured that Sumter ls
IN ab I'D plight Oar heavy aud long
range gu,s are p'ayirg c.vy on its walls
and II Is stated that The side exposed 10
our batteries l. vi eady br, achcd
The Washington speclaI TO the Her.
ata SAYS: This NON ng the enemy made
demo stration on The lett OF our army
AID heavy cannonaling ensucd for som.
time.
No inie ligence concerning the result
reached WasDington to day, but il is be
iiev. q that the movement Was nothing
more than reconnoisabce IN force for
purpose Of feeling our position.
Lees army is rep ed 10 be moving
IN south easterIy rection aud the,.
"a be no doubt that ,he region abou
Culpepper AID Gordonsylllc will soon be
entirely eyacu-ted br the enemy.
ouecal % the Times
Marks, the deser,er from Lees army
came down the valley by the way .f
Staunton, Ilarr- burg and SIras burg.
lie saw but few troops on the way
lmboden was AT Strasbu'g be had brig
AIDES of cavalry and batteries OF aitl
ley.
The fight at Snyckerv,le was between
detached port ons Of different rcgrmeuts.
Georgians aud Moth Carolinans de-
serted bringing their aims with them.
They attacked Stnart's cavalry at
Smokers Ferry and routed them and sue
ceeded in getting TO the Asylheners.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
THE MARKETS.
Davenport Markct..-DatIy Report.

OrpIcE or THK DrN. a NFws,
1ussdas Evo., August i. !
Flsnr declined 2oc per barrel. Wequote
tLoUR Wholesale, 81 6oa5 90 retail, 81 90
m5 40.
WHEAT 7oGt76o. Receipts. .226o bu.; shipments,
700 bu.
BAnLyY coaG5c. Receipts, 900 bu.
CoHk--33fG3 C.
OATS 25@30c. Receipts, 800 b1.
Osioss 200. Receipts 40 bu.
New foih MARKET.
New YoRw. August Is
F,orR Market declining. $4Gbd4 IS extra
stare 81 20Gt5 40 X u. o
WHkAT- Market favor ofsbuyer'. g6A1 IL for
Spring. ! 02 Mil. Club. sl.l7Gll5 Winter
Red
Corn Gsm6sLo.
tArs- 45dh3c
WuisEY-45HM4G
New York stock Market.
new YoRK. August IL.
Gold 81 25s.
Chicago aa,kcis.
CHr7Aoo, August 10.
Flour. Market dull Spring txtfa 81 30.
wBEAr -~teady. No. | spring VI cents
Rcd inter g5c
Corn 4e(d 50H.
OATS Quiet. 3eW31la-.
kYs Steady. No. ! S5c in store.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
TO liosm Owners.

DIR. SWEETS lhFALLlpLE LlNlMF NJ FOR
HORSES ~ untivaled by any. and In all eases "
lamrn"ss arising from Sprains Bruises or
Wrenehing, its effect is magical and certs lin -
Harness or S.ddfe Calls Scratches, Mango, 40, IL
will also euro speedily. SPAWN snd lipg bono
may te oasiy prevented and cured in their iucp-
tent stages but confirmed easoa arc beyond rossi-
hlity u ardf,e"i eme. No caso Of tho kind,
however /. 30 desperate or hopeles, that IL may
DO Allcvlated by this l.iniment. and i,s faithful
Application will Away. remove tho Lamene.s.and
enable the horses 10 ttayt with con parativo ease
livery horse owner should have this remedy at
hand Tor itn timely uso At tho fret appearance Of
Lamenc rwill .fectually prevent those iofmida able
jisasses mentioned to which all horses are liable
ard whith render 80 many otherwise valuable
horso nearly wor hless.
Saa al yer ,semeft. ngla.dwlv
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democracy of Scott county will meet in
heir respective Townships and select delegates
20 attend County Convention at the Court House
in the City of Davenport. to te held on Saturday
August I'D, 1853, at o'clock m., for the pur-
pose of ninating Candidates to be voted for at
the spproaehing October election.
The ratio of Township representation will be
one delegate for each Township, and one fer ever,
twenty votes, and fraction of ten or over, cast
FOR Richard ii. Sylvester, at the last October cleo
tion. This will en,itle the Township to be repre-
scented as follows:
Davenport. ........ .S2 Blue Grass ....... 3
LeCisire .......... Hickory Grove..... )
Winfield -. :. =. 8 Aliens Grove.... /
Ifnc ''on ......... LIN riy ........
Pleasant Valley. Rocking gham...... 3
BuifIlo. Cleona. ...... z
JOHN N. CRAWFORD,
Chairman Co. Com.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

UPWARDS This is good time tc
make Investmepts 10 real estate. There is NJ
do ,lsng The fact that real estate is going NJ
In Davenport aud vicinity. consequently ,hi'
is the time to pitch In and take the advsn.
tage of the promised good time. TIE pubic
improvements now mmencsd in this vicinity }
have something 10 do with il, no doubt. Take
9 sensible view OF the times and gather mp Q
little real estate 10 time
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

PHoToGRAPHIC ALBUMs.-The styles
Of tnis artlcle hitherto sold In this city wer'
considered very nice but if you want to SET
something superi, r--tb best thing ever Of
fered. in the line, call OF Green's. He has .
complete stock ranging in price from low I,
9 very high figure. Wsne cav anything
go nics He has slso ] 900 varieties OF cartes
de visite Of all the celebrities OF the day
Call and see
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

Hurry Up THE DaArr.-It is to be
hoped. II this hot weather 10 TO contipns that
Mr Duncan viii take pity OF the people sbou,
here and hurry up bis work. We have been
trying ell dsv to get drsughted. but have no
progress TO report Thermometer marks 81 in
the shade Ifanybody 10 acting % our sub
stisuts ws hope he will resign and give us .
p.ses.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

WHOLESALE SlocK. Fl Farrand is now
In the eastern market purchaseing one Of th,
largest and most comp ete stocks OF hats. cap
ard fur goods ever offered in Davenport.
part from his present exclusive retail busines,
he proposes 10 open an exte sive wholesal'
stock Ccounty merchants will find him soor
prepared to off-r the great eet Inducements
Wait for the arrival OF his stock
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

TnE FAIR.--The prospects of the
coming County Fair continue very fattering
The competition In stock from abroad prom,
see to be lively. Our Scott County farmers
should make up their minds to 60 in for a
full share Of the premiums offered.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
CArE RACE, Aug II,

ARE MACE, aug -,
Tho Steamer Ala from Liverpool Ii
and Queenstown 9th, passed SUNDAY
evening, two dsjp later news. Englai 4,
Francc and Austria have agreed 10 send
"a common note Ia Russia.
An lron ram bnildIug 10 England for
RUSSIA has been hurried II uncomplctcd
The Paris bouzte excited aud ,cntcr
declined 3-S.
IL IS reported that iussia declines
II ccting with the German klngs.
The London GiObe announces appar.
cntl J on autaorl,y, that an assurance hns
rceu recct,rd thai the Amc lcin con
scrip lon WIS not mt, ended ~ menace
to England. 1t saws there IL no ntct-
rup ION OF gene al am ty ol the two coun
trlcs.
The rebel loan quoted on tho 7ih Mt
p and % d scouni.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
Indie n liOms Of K KcncWed ac.
tiSil! Om the Kappa-
hammock.
Report that sumter j. Al
ready Badly Brcacllcd.
kcbci Troops Reported lDr-
scrliig ia Large Num-
hers.

HEApQCAhrERs ARMY poroMAc,
Aug IL.
A coLtraband desciter from Les ar
my yesterday forenoon came within on,
mes lie reports that on w ednesday
morning the " whole Of Lees army with
the exception Of A. X. IlII's corps
moved t'om Gu pepper Court House hy
The freder ckebn,g road lie also con
lirms the stollcs ottbe demoiallzatlc OF
the n. C., Tennessee aud Alabama
troops.
Those from North Carolina in Hills
corps have opcnl, revoltod and swear
the, will fight no longer.
The Missouri troops are clamorous to
be rcnt home.
The con raband descr,er's story OF the
movements OF the reb, troops are fully
confirmed hy the ,p RS from onr scouts
that on Satnrd y large force OF the rcbc
Infantry ana laval with some mt t..
ley made IFS appearance on the Sou h
bank OF the fal pahnnrock above Fal
ln"n'h h. Another Is that they crossed N
Fredericksburg on F,iday night. lut |
CONSIDER The r,poft Of thelr crossing IN
probable
The news from the front this morn
'ng rs chcc,ing, lnasmnch as II points to
the term nation Of our term oi non.ac
ton.
We are all momentarly expecting Or
ders to pull up stakes.
li,avy iiring dls iucty hcnrd since
O'Clock tins IN rnlng in n south eastc,-
y direction. 1t appars 10 he in the
neie iehbolhood Of Banks or Il. $. Food,
or possibl, rs far ms Frederick k-burg.-
ilrng is rapid and constant A battle ia
evidently gong on.
Large todlcs Of rnops wcrc moving
yesterday, marching by rail and boat.
our advance has come up with the
enemy may racly be inferred from the
noise thle morning.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
Nav loRk, Avg. II.

The stcamer America has rived from
Greytown
Gen. thamcrra, one Of the revolution
ary leader, Of Nicaragua was recently
klllci in a tkcrmish ncr tho frontier oI
llalaras.
Report says Dr. Lcgucr Of San SALIVA
dor had been scnt Ia Tie Il. -, to iai.,
force Of advcniurers 10 AID IN The Wal
against Tie central American States.
The First Alabama Cavalry returned
o Glonsdnle With 10 prisoners.
Tbs 18th M,s onrl captured ! captain
and pr,,ates III the v'e,nriy of Ripley.
Br * is nj CHAT ,nooga with 10000
men.
He has lost 10000 hy dcser,ion
John.on amy Ia at Btandon and
Enterprise, numbering about 10000 men
1t has lost me th,d hy desertlon.
The mountains # North Alabama are
full Of dts,itcrs from Johnson's and
Brapgs armies
Tho eunhoat Cincinnati has been rals.
ed AID IL now undergoing repairs at
Nicksbu'g.
nov Shorter, oi Alabama, lssuod M
address 10 the cii zcns Of that State urg-
ny upon them tho impression ot slaves
INTO the confederate sc,viec.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

ENrERPRIsIsG.- liberal system OF
advertising always pays well. Wsnotice that
the Scott C'unty Agricultural Society hss it's
advertisements in about thirty newspapers IN
Iowa and Illinois They are not grstuitou.
sithsr but paid for literally. jas; CON
par this oct on With that OF the State Fair
noticsss a ask The pub ishers TO insert tn. N
grs IS hat is poor encoursgem ent TO prin-
ter. to whom he Society looks 10 9 great
measure for its success. 1t may be the way
10y is bad. Our county Society decides that It
psys we'll 10 pstsonizs the prsss literally.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
VOLUME 8.
DEMOCRAT 4 NEWS.

s.. PKrrxNarL & CO., No. 81 Park Row, New YORK
and State street. Boston, agents those cities
and authorized to take and
tions for Us at our lowest rates.
O. H. sosyES, 93 Dearborn street Chicago is author
fed to receive advertisements for this paper.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

GRApEs.-We understand that the
grape crop in this vicinity bids fair to be la ge
this year. should there be no serious draw.
With this luscious and healthy fruit this tal,.
What will he done with the surplus crop re-
mains to be seen. Would 1t pay some one to
60 into the msnufacturs Of native wine 10 thi.
city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
kb1s. AW EE.I'S
ININiltbl Lint M PNf
GREAT IN lEkNAL RENEE Y.

GREAT In lEkNAL REMEDY.
for R.e,mHtsW Gam MafaiJa Lumh,go, Sff
Aeet aad .jo.nts 'Y,a,a. Hta,s. tDt. aud
uouufs Pile.. H#aidels a.d al Raen-
eidic mt Ae,roasd .wrifa.
Dr.. st.pnPn sa.et, # aennt 'l,ut,
Tho nrcat Natural Bono setter.
nr. ST ph n tWret, II Connecticut
l. known oil over The | nited Ststss.
~. stephen Sweet. Of C"Nneet'C't,
/, uo author Of Dr. swoot's lufalible Liniment.
rv. sweets luf,iilb!s Lin, mtnt
Curoa Rheumatism and revor fails.
lr. sweets sHf ihlr I.iBiment
I'a certain remedy for Neuralgia.
Dr.. NwerIs IefslnbI /. Ltniment
Cures Burns AMI Scalds immediately.
Dr. sweets tDfh ible I inim'nt
II tho best known remedy for 81 rains and Bruises.
Dr. SWaet's hf li,ble Li.imenb
Giycs immediate roliof TO liios, and tcldaE fails
70 cue.
DR.. Swest's n t.I Bile I m mt
Cufca Headache Immediately and WAS never
known to iati.
Rr. wset's ,ifAll bic Liniptnt
Affords immediate reiei for pies. and seldom
faIlt 20 euro.
Dr. sweet'n a. f,Ilib = Lihlmtnt
Eurca Tooth .che in Que minute.
sp. Suset'sI.f II BILE Itutment
Cures Cuts and ounds Immediately md leave.
scar
DT. w cts n f,liible L,nim mt
Is the best remedy fer Sores 10 the known world.
Dr. sweets ltf,iI,bl tnimsnt
iias been used by than million peoI le and
ali prase ~.
Dr. swf cts lrf,Ii bic I.intment
Isuuy u friend in need" and every family
should have itat hand.
Dr. SWttt's If Il.ble ilolmsrt
IL for sale by all DruRgst-. Iric, 25 and SO cts.
kIJHAk aSuN a 20.
sole Iroptotor, hoi~'oh, ct.
Fer sal. By all dealers. egl -dwly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
r HE CT Y.
W- See Fourth Page.

FINE lMPRovEMENr.--The Methods,
Church, corner Of 9th and Brady streets. L.
putting an entirely new and improved aspect
IN the interior department. 1t Looks quite a.
good as new.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

VERY TgUE.-The l. ltor of the Hen
ry County Chronicle was n town few days
sgo aud Of course vissited Char ey Bsll's 81
ming rooms, Ils i,iurma his readers that b.
"inyss,igated tlilgs there 10 his satisfaction
Charley has the prsitisst .aloon ~e hpv,
visited In the wet Cool nni r.iteeaInp
drinks. sn"h ss &c water d e. can be had ut ali
tines The fatngr ons are hnlshed and !ar
nished a "a mods Charley ls a gentleman
from h's s'ies up az ali osn testity who call AT
his place
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
NUMB 24s.
TO-DAY'S ADVTS.


TWO "GREENBACk S"-A TwENRY AND
! T-u dollar demon m ,ion, were lost At the
hsfts House yesterday afternoon The finder
will he lthera,ly rewarded by leaving the sam. At
the Hurtip House Office sgls ar
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

GENTLEMAN, cured Of Nervous | ebility,
lncomposency, Premature Decay and y outhfui
Error actnatcd by desire to bent ct others = III
be happy 10 furnish 10 all who iced u free Of
charge the rscepe snd directions for making the
nmil Remedy u'ed in hiscas Those wishing
To pront by his experiences and possess n vsius-
bio kemo'y will receive the same. by return
mail, carefully sealed by addressing
JOHN u. OGDEN, ID. D.,
nRlBwan No. 40 Nassau 81 New York
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
Township Meeting.

Tho Democrats of Davenport Township will
meet in Convention, at the Court house, Thurs
day, August 10th, at II o'clock p. M, to select
Delegates to attend the forth coming County
Convention.
By order of Township Committee
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

DECLINE IN FLorR.-As will be seen
by our market reports to day, flour has de
clined 20 cents on q barrel This 10 undoubt>
ediy permanent as far a. IL lo.s
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

Marks saw about 100 soldic,s contis,
of Gcoreians, North Car"linans, Ala
bsmians and Texans on their way hom,
having openly deserted
The blue Ridge mountains are alv,
with strugglers aud deserters who have
their arms with ihem.
80 numerous are they that in travel.
lpg along the mountains they have act,
ually made paths.
The Provost gnarcs stationed along
the route are afraid to interfere with
them on account OF their numhcre, save,
when travel NJ alone
Adviccs received toni. ht from The
Army OF the Potomac state tha, ar,l
l,ry firing was lcard this morning IL
the DIR, cllon Of Dumtics, supposed to
have been occaslone hy our Cavalry en-.
gsclng Stuart, who has small force ol
hls cavalry IN that ncishborhood
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
TAX !: NOTICE.

A III. JOURNEY"EE CARPENTERS OF
~ Davenport are rcrpec, ully requested TO meet
At tho Court House, on Wednssdny evening. at
~ o'clock. aa there ar" matters Of great impor-
tanee To bc presented to the meeting. agls It
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

Ga Brady -. o8
r.. QUiCkGNs1 EDIT,
(succgssoR TO y. H. BRAfsAkp,)
ESpECT ulLY I>yITtS THE ATTEN-
IL rlos OF the public 70 h,s lar-e .nd v-rv
cnoice ST ca o. Tobacco aud = ysrs ITO prices
n,m.el, upo. keep,n4 ID. BEST GIG Al 8 ~
TrE CITY, md In thi, respect CHALLENGES
Chewing a. d Smoking Tobacco
- a. a fines brands at the lowest prices.
s.sy- 6enu'o. LONG JOHN CidAk5 always
ON haud Call aud tr' ",e
mv2i-d6i QUUEk NSTEUI.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18

CH%S WAtrTA X EN-,
4 TTORNEY AND COuNsELOR At Law
a OrrIok. on Main stssst, in GIsut': Block, ~
s,airs. ,ay3e-dH
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-08-18
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pleese cory

ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th, A DARK
~ Bay Brown II rs. had on leather bol-
ter, and branded ~. - Any person returning
him 0 the havenport Plow f.ctoiy will be l,bs
raj y rewarded. aeli"