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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

We arc informed that the boys Of tho
old regiments at Post Mcclellan. have organi-
xad an association, known - "Gideon's Band "
We are net advised as to the final object which
Of the indiv iduals who compose the Band, We
have no Lesitency in saying that someih ng ex.
cssdingly rich 10 on the tsps, and that tb. boye
under Captain Litter are having "fan in the
country ss we'll as in town" "Cld Gideon"
has kindly promised to communicate to Us
everything that occurs in the association wor.
thy sf rots. The society will meet once
week, and In no case will membs 70 bs excused
from prompt attendance. unless BY special per-
mission from proper authority.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

PnGnix Insurance Company OF Hart
ford assets, let Nav. 1862. S527 .2GO93 liza
bili,ie1 $2i BOO lIfNLY B IIorraAs Apt
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17
u 4 T. ID

Sunday, Feb Is, WM ALEXANDER, son Of
William and Elizabeth Coulter, aged l year and
l6 days.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

Ne hope orr citizens will manifest . prefer
encs towards her that will warrant q long and
lucrative sojcurn in the upper trade. Alrssdy.
we understand. there 10 effort being made In
th's city to compliment her with set of flaSs
on her iirst visit at our wharf We hope tho
undertaking may succeed We are pleased TO
learn that I. J. Rufcrd, Of Rock Island. has
been awarded tho eaptaney ol this boat. and
congratulate ths Company upon having made
this selection. as his presence upon any boat
!s sufficient to secure q rsmunerative patron-
age wherever he " known W. know II no
teamhoAtman who would add to II more pep
ulsr,iy than Capt Buiord.
This Company 10 slso bnilding another boat
for this trade. which has been shrist~ned the
Muse atine. II will bs patterned after the
Canada. we are told. and commanded by Capt.
Robinson. former Of the Denmark.
SETTLE Ur.- Messrs. a. i. 4 II. kel-
ley have concluded TO close business In thss
city, and must have q settlement ot all nc.
counts before the close Of The present week -
Ons OF the concern will remain here until next
saturday to transact business All accounts
not settled by tha, time will be placed In legal
hands fot collection. fbl6-dlw
NEW BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY
We call especial attention 10 the advertise.
msnt Of Matthes 4 Bsihrl. They are both
men of experience in the baking and confec-
tioBery business, ard will be sure to please e,.
erybojy. Give them call
Now IS tho time to invest in dry
goods Every day they advance. and soon
will be out Of reach OF many. Wadswofth
hse a large stock, and he is selling very low.
Make your purchases now.
FARRAtp m closing out his winter
stock of hats caps. and fur e"nds at astonish.
ingly low prces, to make room for . ma"-
moth spring stock Buy row. # you would
ge, goods chssp
LA1Esf NEws.-Dsiy Chicago Times
and 7f,j4ne. New York Heraii Times. and
ITfOiWe Tor SAFE, ana subscriptions f.eeitsd,ht
Steu'r. Second street. and VI the Post Office
News Depot.
PERsoNAL.-Col.H Horace Walters ar
rived In town last evening on brief visit TO
his old stamping ground We hope In shor,
tiu.e TO have him with US permanently.
To LoAN.-A few thousand dollars on
good improved farming lanis Eaqnir- of +
A. McSair Otto klug or Hon. Jalnes Grant
ibl2-2w
DELAINks and silk goods, the cheap
eet ard hest IN the State. At WhisletI Great
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

ONEHoRsE EDlroRs.-Tho coolest
thing on record was for Geo. Francis Irain
to come to this city and talk about oue-Lolss
sditors. II that is not moral treason. we
would Ike to know just what ia. or course
80 didn't Appropriate any OF the insinuatiop
but there is our neghbor-and he was absent
from the lecture. 1t was very Inkind q the
speaker TO make any fneh sninadsersons
when the only sntjact TO which they could
have applied was absent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

The Democrats Of Scott County are invited to
meet in Mass Convention in the ::city of Daven.
port on Saturday, Feb. 2lst, at 10 o'clock .. ~,
for the purpose of expressing their views on tho
great questions Of the day.
Eminent speskers from abroad have been in
vi.ed to be present.
Let every Patriot resolve to devote this day to
the service Of his country.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

NOW Is THE TIME TO LAY IN wOODFOR
IN Winter use. We have dry kindling wood
IT t2 per cord and green wood st 81 per cord
Quick " you will b. too late.
y2l-6.s FRENCH DAWN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

DELAINEs and silk goods, the cheap
eet ard hest IN the State. at WhisletI Great
New York Store.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

METROPOLITAN HALL!
THREE NIGHTS ONLY.
FRANZ RxvUHs
.MELODEON' TROUPE,
From 4el Callowhill st., Philad.
The Excelsior Troupe Of the world
"AVE the honor 70 announce to the ciizens
III OF DAVENPORT that they will give
three os their chas,e, elegant and inimitAble
Soirees de Ethiope, at
METROPOLITAN HALL,
Commencing Monday Evening,
February 18th,
And Containing Tuesda, and Wednes.
day Evenings, Feb. Isth and 18th,
Presenting to the public Company with which,
In Srss~Gru, TALxSr and BEArtr the manage
men. invite COMPARISON and DEFY CuMrKrI.IoS.
ERtirO Change Of Programme Each
Evening.
For fall particulars see lumirat Posters and
Programmes OF the Day.
ADMISSION t. oil parts Of the house TWES.
TY-FIvE CENTS. Front seats reserved for
LADIEs and gentlemen accompanying them.
Doors open at o'clock. Concert to commence
al o'cloLk precisely.
Free balcony Serenade Each Evening by the
Melodeon BKAss BAND previous to Concert.
febl2-dG.1 LEE POWELL, Agent.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17
TO LET.

DWELLING HOUSES ON TH2 BLUFF,
L. from S. TO ei2 per month, Two stores
snd rooms il Waad's [lsts Wuppsrmaas.) and
hall's Blocks. Apply to
jae.31w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

New York Stock Market.
NEW YORK. Feb 10.
Gold, at the Board, J5ss sincc. IN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

TIE DAvENPoRr.-The Northern Line
Packet Company have under process Of con.
struc,ion. at Pittsburg, one Of the most cub
stantisl models Of . steamboat that ever fo.t-
ed on the bosom Of the Upper Mississippi. Il
nintended for the st. Loui. and St.Psul trade.
to which it will prove the brightest ornament
Il has been christsnsd the Davenport
We have not received the Dimensions Of IL yet,
bot are informed that IL 10 fashioned some.
what after The Nofthernsr. only . little larger
The cabin and ell hs appointments viii be
furnished With the most elegant and costly
outfit i should Be considered not only On
honor 70 eur city that its name he's been
appropriated 70 this nsgsi6ssst craft, but
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

To LoAN.--A few thousand dolars on
good Improved farming lands Eaqnir. of
A.. McSair, Otto klug or Hon. Jalaes Grant
ibl2-2w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

Now IS tho time to invest in dry
goods Every day thsy advance. and soon
will be out Of reach OF many. Wadsworth
hss large stock, and he is selling very low.
Make your purchases now.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

FARRA'p 10 closing out his winter
stock f ha's, caps. and fur sonds al aslonish.
ibgly low prices, TO make room for span-
moth sliing stock. Buy row. II you would
get goods chssp.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

TUESDAY MORNING. FEB. II. ls63.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-02-17

LnEsr NEws.-Daily Chicago Times
and 7r,j4ne. new York Herali. Times. and
Tribune for sale. and subscri ions recev I'd al
St.i'r. Second street. and VI tho Post Office
News Depot.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
From Fortress Monroe.

FoKrKEss MoNKof, Aus TO- ldr1
The steamer Kenncbec, Capt. Carlow,
arrived this morning from Ne@hern. " c. with about
100 passengers among whom was Capt Bigss Chief
Quartcrmaster OF this Department
The United States mail steamer Adelaide, Capt.
Canon. arrived carly this morning from Baltimore.
Among her passengers were the Hon. \, W. Randall
First Assistant Postmaster General the Hon. G. W.
Mcclellan. Second Assistant Postmaster General; {.
f. Mcdonald Third Assistant Postmaster General and
the Hon. Green Adams and WE Scott officers Of the
Post. Office Department
On the 18th inst. the army gunboat Smith briggs was
discharged from service as was announced. She was
commanded by Capt. j. c. Lee Of the 99th New.Nork
Regiment and rendered efficient service during the
battles on the Nansamoud River and at Suffolk last
Spring We pleased TO learn that Gen. Naglee has
restored Capt Lee 10 his command of the Smith Briggs
a. an army gnnboat again
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18

epgth would largely exceed miles. This material
carried by the Company it, road average distance
Of more Than one bundled and sixty miles to the points where
required adding largely to the labor and cost OF the re-
building
10 nut the line thus restored to the Com
pay and the public by deyeloping traffic heaver perhaps
than before the history of the route Inc coal ana
timber trades from the mountains and the Western nou I'VE
stock and produce business al promise TO oe u 1ss5x
for Il with increased stock Of engines and cars and iu
organization of its psrsonnef"
In order TO consolidate forces and impart unity to
operations tie command of all the troops guarding the
line Of road from the Ohio to the Monocacy has been
bestowed upon the able and faithful Gen. Kelley. You
know as well as do how judcious is the choice His
headquarters will probably be at Martinsburg or Cum
berland. Gems Averill Mullgan Lockwood and
McReynolds are among the general officers holding
commands under Gen. Kelley. Whether Winchester
will be strongly occupied the key to the road know
not. At present it is little than outpost.
Again call the attention Of the Government to the
great military importance Of this roadof the general
public to its stupendous commercial imporiancewere
to ring the changes on theme long since grown tre
by force Of its own planness But IL is impossible not
TO wonder at the cool foresight Of company which,
through al its tremendous ycisstndes, has patiently
held its arrangements in hand far dyanced 10 grasp
every description Of accumulated deferred business
Nothing shows this more clearly than the two General
Circulars just issued by the Master Of Transportation
10 the officers and subordinate employees Of trains
These refer 70 time tables passenger freight stock and
coal trims regularity Of speed the two cardinal rules
Of the service" In all cases Of dOnbt take the side OF
safety, and Take nothing for granted finally
concerning the Of torpedoes or explosive signals
termed fog signals in England Al this with the calm
precision Of a system that knows no raids or knowing
dares maintain itself
H. each Of these great arrangements to which the
Baltimore and Ohio Road has been exposed, and In
which It's business has been thrown of the track for
months ai a time the Company has lost many Of its most
effective men, who have been called away TO the Govern
mont service. 10 employment on other railroads
whose prosperity, be il observed increases IN an IN
verse ratio with the reyerses Of this.
Yet in spite Of all these dshcartenng circumstances,
the Great Road is stil worked in a its departments
with unimpaired ability with undated energy and with
ever sure success.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
FnOu ARMY or THE POTOMAC
Humorcd Movements Of Lce-NO part Of his
Force Across the Rappnhannock-Onr
Army prepared TO meet any Movement.

Specal DIsplich % TIC y. /. Inbune = -,
WASHINGTON. Monday Aug. II, FOB
From the Army of the Potomac we have the
following. dated August &C. 1908
Dcserters report movement of portions OF Lee 5
army IN the direction Of Dumfres for the purpose OF
hanking Gen Meade on the left. Scouts report how
ever that all is quiet as to any movement
The Rebels engaged in throwing up eartAvorks.
Part Of Lonstrects corps are at United States Ford
proper disposition Of our forces has been made opre
ven, any advance Of the enemy.
AUGUST H. ls63.-Eyeryihrg continues quiet. The
rumor that Lee had crossed portion Of his force over
the Rappahannock has been proved untrue by cav
arv The army holds iiselfin readiness 10 move at
moment notice that any attempt on the pant Of Lee
to advance viii be promptly met.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
FROM THE SOUTHWEST.
Gen. Grant Recommends Opening the Cot
ton Trade-Change Of Commanders at
Columbus.

INIkO, H. Aly 10, IcUJ
A bearer Of dispatches from Gen. Grant passed
through here TO-DAY en- route to Washington 1t is I'M
derstood that his dispatches have reference to trade
regulations on the Mississippi River 1t is said that
Gen Grant ayos the opening Of the Cotton trade to all
loyal citizens, under proper restrictions, and recon-
mends TO the Washington authorities the immediate
adoption Of this policy. This will bring out thousands
Of bales Of cotton now hidden away in the swamps and
have beneficial effects on manufacturing interests
Gen Logan made a speech here last night to the
largest outdoor audience assembled in this place.
Rear Admiral Porter returned to-day with the flag
shin Black Hawk A salute fired in his honor from
the gunboats of the leyee.
Gen Asboth. at Columbus, KY. has been relieved by
order Of Gen Grant, and Gen. \. J. Smith takes conf
mand there
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
Reported DcscriiOns from the Rebel
Army.
WAsnINGroN. Aug. 10. IL

WASHINGTON. Aug ID, leCJ.
Mfr. VIM II. Marks, who escaped from Lex
inrton Va last week saw in. one body more than one
hundred deserters from Lees army composed Of men
from North Carolina, Texas Alabama, Georgia and
Mississippi regiments going home through Rockbrdge
COUNTY AID the provost guard Was afraid 10 oppose
them. Coming up the Valley. he learned thai four
hundred or five hundred men from different regiments
had cii for home with their arms and night occurred
near Smokers Perry between these deserfers ana
Stuarrs Cavalry. in which the deserters routed the
cavalry and then made OF.
Both the Blue Ridge and the North Mountains were
full of Rebel dcsorters going home win their arms ana
80 MANY passing had worn pathways along the noun
rain sides The general opinion at Lexington and Stan
ION among the citizens and soldiers that the Con.
federocy VAS PLAYED out" At Lexington the Rebel
conserton was going and all the males between 10
and - werodrattod.
There were not many left fit for service and these
yost Guard 10 escape going TO the field. Union sem
timent was rapidly developing itself and If Union
troops were To- occupy the Valley the citizens gem
orally would bo found strongly for the Union. The
belief ut Lexington was. that Lee. finding the Rebel
cause hopeless had offered his resignation 10 escape
and save his own neck but Davis would not accept
IT, Lees main army was at Orange Court. House. en-
camped the lower side Of the Rapidan River.
Ewells Corps was at Gordonsyio. and II was re-
ported portion OF Lees troops had reoeeupied fFed
-
The Rebels suffered very much In the late fight Win
our cavalry at Brandy Station and CulpePper anu were
obliged 10 retire below the Rapidan Ia CONSEQUENCE
The only Rebel troops in tue Valley, except uMeins
are lmbodens cavalry, two sihai Orig
AIDES, and two batteries at Strasburg ,,v,
Prices of all kinds of goods are enormous III lhe az
ley and poor people In danger oi staf'Mioh. iio
came by Winchester aud MartiLspufk thence W IaAa
road " BQltiWQIe aud tLls CITY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
went via tie New.York Central Railroad.
Gov. seymour 10 Oppose the Draft by Force
Of Arms.
speeds. Correspondence OF The Philadelphia Inquirer.
fsfl

speeds Correspondence OF The PhiladelIhia Inquirer
NEw-YoRR. August &C. ls63.
| took a walk this afternoon through and
around the classic precincts Of Mlckere e the thea.
ter o the worst oI the recent Disturbances The con
yetion seemed 20 prevail that the Government would
certainly resume the draft IN the course Of the present
w,eh some thought by "Wednesday az Tie irhest Under
the mschcyOus incucations of The Daily Mas and Ihs
ord there is pretty loud alk Of resistance The
next time however these rOnghs say they expect 10
De- better prepared than they before. They don't
expect 10 riot piage. but will join the state Gnard
and report for active duty under GOV seymour
who has given them his word that not drafted man
will be- permitted leave the city until the oonsitu'
ona OF the conscrpton has been tested IN the state
Courts.
The motives which are animating Gov Seymour IN
this business beginning to BE- better understood
The Governor is looking forward with longing eye 10
the next Democratic National Convention. He has an
idea that that body cabe got 10 nominate him as their
candidate for President Hence he is exceedingly
careful Just to do anything that can be used to
his prejudice with the rank and file.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
IMPORTANT FROM y. CAROLINA.
Ineniciency Of the BioeLnde Of Whining
ton-Lnrgc supplies run in for the Hcb-
.i Armies.

NrwBrRS. y G.. Thursday Aug 10. loh3
A conscript Just from Wilmington. y. C.. reports
that within the past few days seventeen large steamers
have arrived that port having run the blockade load
ed with stores FOR the Rebel army among which are 90
900 English rifles l6o go army blankets $1,000 ready
made uniforms 1900 eases ofready-made army shoes,
n locomotives rifle cannon heavy cllilrc cargoes
OF railroad iron aud skillm accompal ying them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
Exc,,piiom Frauds.
AuGr,rA. Me-, Monday. Aug. Il. 1868.

AuGtsrA. Me-, Monday Aug Il. 1858.
ON Saturday last, young man who had
chnree Of the records of exemption in the Surgeons
Department, and sergeant who was employed In the
Office were arrested by order Of the Provost Marshal
ON the charge ofhayng been engaged in filing and
dspo,ng of fraudulent certificates OF exemption for
pecuniary consideration
But five Of these certificates in al have issued; and
the whole sum received therefor did not exceed $3.50
The offenders will be brought to speedy trial
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
CavnIry Expedition from Corinth-Reiease
Of Rebel COn-cripts-Anothcr Party Re
fuse TO Fight Under the Rebel Flag, and
Enlist Under the Stars aud stripes.
MEMPnIs, SatuTdal, 4

MENFHIr, SdIuIaI!1 y uE' 10 ao''1'
A recent cavalry expedition from Corinth re-
leased 80 conscIipts taken by the guerrilla Forest.
\ company Of Colemans men came into Cornth on
Tuesday from Weyne,boro. They were conscriptedb by
the Rebels. and had several fights wiz Blles. They
refused 10 20 with him. and armed themselves and re-
ported AZ Cornth 10 enter the United States service
There is nothing new from below.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
ssoncw ard-Roand Regiments.

BUFFALO, Monday, Aug. T. IstJ.
The 4th Massachusetts, and the 18th Maine
Regiments arrived here on sunday. and left mmedi-
n;cly for home
The l;;h Massachusetts Regiment arrived on Sun.
ay afternoon and eft at 10 O'Clock in the evening for
home.
All went via tie New-Yor Central Railroad
Five soldiers died IA the hospt. here yesterday two
Of the 18th New Hampshire, two OF the 10th New.
HAMPSHIRE and one Of the 26th Maine Re gment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
OF THE BALTIMORE
AND OHIO RAILROAD.

Operations Of the Rebel Chiefs ImbOden,
Jones, jenkins, and (GeOrgia) John
sOn-1mmcnse Destruction Of Bridges
Track, and TeIcgraph-Vigoro"s Re-
construction by the Compnny's Road
Force-Thc Military Guard under Gen.
KclIcy--IppOrfnnce Of the ROnd to the
Governmcuf-Et. GrCnt Losses md its
Great Energy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
Reported Capture Of the Vanderbilt by the
Alubnunn,
From The Jamaica Guardian, JAY.

FTOU TIC JHnllch WuuIulun JUy =,
The Captain of the Ialsman. which arrived
Yesterday reports understand. that the United
States steamer Vanderbilt has been captured by the
Confederate steamer Alabama but where, and "hen'
and how we have not heard.
According to the West India papers the Alabama mas
already done the same thing dozen times during The
post thyeo 0r four WVltLa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
The Drnft-Proclnmation by Gov. seymour.

ALBANY, Monday, Aug. Il, Ieto
Coy. Seymour has prepared proclamation,
warning all citizens against any disordery conduct
when the draft is made IN New.York and Brooklyn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
Gen. (,stcrhuils.

ST. LorIs, Monday Aug. H. 1858.
Gen. OsterhauS leaves this city to-day to join
his command in Mississippi
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
Return OF Troops Departure Of Con.
scripts.
BosloN. Tuesday Aug. Il, l

BosloN. Tuesday. Aug. H. 1868
The An Massachusetts, Regiment arrived to-
day from Port Hudson.
Twelve hundred drafted soldiers embarked nom Long
Island Boston Harbor to-day. on the steamer Forest
CIV 10 ioiu the Army of the Potomac.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18
The BODY Of Col. GOrnym.

ST. LOUIS. Monday. Aug II. 1858.
The body of Col. Cornyn reached this city
yesterday His funeral takes place this afternoon, with
appropriate military honors.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18

Council 1t is further stated by the correspondent
that Gov Vance approved of the publication of the ar
tice copies of which have been furnished the President
and members Of the Cabinet.
EXCHANGE or PRISONERS.
1t was ascertained to-day, on inquiry at the
Bureau Of the Commissary OF Prisoners that
is proposed to exchange 1900 OF the parocd prisoners
for equal number the South has in its possession Dc
longing to armies. 1t is not known whether the ar
rangement is perfected
NAVAL ORDER.
Acting Master Frederick ID. Stewart former
~ of NewYoTk. has been ordered to the command Of
the gunbOat Fuschia.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-08-18

TO tie A. ocatrd Pres.
WA.HNGroS Monday, Aug. H. 1868
TIE RALElGH STANDARDS ARTICLE.
According 10 private letter received here,
the article in 1Ee Raiiph TaHdard Of te 3lst Of July
showing he cuiiEe responsibility Of the present war
on te s,eersonists dcnouncng the treachery OF the
Confederate Government and asking for peace &c,
was written By the speaker ofthc North Carolina House
- p-..tds,t ~ thu GovcrnOra