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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12
DAVENPORT, IOWA, FRIDAY, AUGUST IL, 1S


TIE Arr03g0Smeot of MP. Lincoln
~ MesarD. wade and Davis.
We conclude to day the protest of Hon.
B. F. Wade, Chairman of the Senate Com
mittec, and Hon. II. Winter Davis, Chair
man Of the House Committee, on the Rebel
lious States. This impeachment relates
to only single instance Of Abraham Lin.
coins usurpation, but it illustrates SO we'll
his contempt for the Constitution and the
proprieties Of the station he so disgracefully
fills, that no one will complain because these
gentlemen did not take wider field of in
quiry. The document is a most vigorous
and scathing review, and is unanswerable.
And when it is remembered that this pro-
test comes from friends Of the President
men who have stood faithfully by his ad-
minstration-it may well be believed that
the bomb-shell thrown into the abolition
camp is Of more than ordinary dimensions,
and we'll calculated to carry alarm Though.
out the entire party.
Some of the abolition Journals think the
'taste' displayed by Messrs. Wade and
Davis in exposing the various technical acts
Of President Lincoln, objectionable" Par
ty hacks and unprincipled politicians, whose
political ambition will never be satisfied
save in breaking down the old constitution
al landmarks which once governed us, will
of course question the taste Of any act
which exposes the corruption Of the party
in power; but patriotic men in every part
Of the country will rejoice that there are
men to be found in the abolition ranks who
have the nerve to tell the truth even at the
censure Of their own political friends.
The protest concludes
''Let them [''the supporters of the Gov
ernment' consider the remedy for these
usurpotions, and haring found it, .Jearlessty
execute it,"
What is the remedy? There is but one
"a change Of administration. There can
be no other. Mr.. Lincoln will not, dare
not, recall his arbitrary assumptions of
power. Neither will he acknowledge that
he has done wrong, or make promise Of
reformation. Even if he did make such a
promise, what assurance would there be that
he would keep it. "Thc supporters of the
government nt''-that is, the pcople-havc it
in their power to apply the remedy. Let
them go about it lawfully but fcarlessly,
working under the rights guaranteed by the
Constitution, obedient to the laws; let them
declare at the ballot box their determination
to have their affairs faithfully, honestly, and
legitimately executed.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

Boors AND SnoRs AT WHoLvsAls.-With-
out doubt the well-known house Of Child 4
Co., Brady street below Second, stands 1t
the head Of their line cf trade Is dealers and
manufacturers Of boots and shoes. Their
business transactions are bcco0ing very ex-
tensive throughout the country. The
amount Of capital they employ is immense.
The stock Of domestic and foreign goods
they now hold il the largest and We have
no hesitation in saying, the BEST in the mar
ket in this city. It was bought before ths
price Of gold, leather and everything went
up, and their figures are ooasequsntly lower
than more recent purchasers On aaord 70
ssll Give thsa can whsa a.gtAiag b
that linz 4 wantea
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

The Democrats of the Second Congress.
sional District Of Iowa, are requested to
meet in Convention, at Dewitt, Clinton
county. on Wednesdoy, September Z, 1864,
at 10 o'clock, AM, for the purpose of nom-
mating candidate for Congress.
The ratio Of representation will be one
delegate for every one hundred votes cast
for j. NJ. Tuttle in 1863, and one additional
delegate for fraction of fifty votes.
w. L. CLARK,
CHARLES RICH,
j. WILEY,
N. G. SALES,
w. X. EDGAR,
CHARLES SCOTT,
Congressional Committee.
Davenport, Aug. 0, 1864.
district papers copy.]
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

Ed. DENocRAr :-Grateful for the kind
words in which you announced my expect
ed arrival home, allow me to take the ear
liest occasion to say to you that can but
most sincerely regret that in that connec-
ton so unjust mention should have been
made Of Gen. Belknap, an officer Of my late
command, whose conduct in the field and
in the camp has been brave end e.icicat.-
II have deserved any credit for my SER
vices to my country in the days Of her terri
BILE peril, would not have it awarded to
the discredit Of the loyal and brave.
Respectfully,
WV. HALL,
Late Col. 18th Iowa,
C1md'g Sd Brig, 4th Div, 18th A. C.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

QRPuANs' HoNE.- The ladies Of the
Christian Commission will give an Enter
tainment at Metropolitan Hall, ON Tuesday
evening, for the benefit Of the Orphans
Home. ALI Burnett will be the attraction,
that gentleman have generously agreed to
return that evening, instead Of fulfilling an
appointment at Geneseo. The entire pro-
ceeds will be given to this worthy charity.
Let all attend who can, for while they secure
an evening Of enjoyment, they are contrib
ut,ng in ail Of most praiseworthy object
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

LECLArRE Boar YARS.-This institution
has oeen doing thriving business lately.
The Canada has been thoroughly repaired
and launched, and now the James Means il
Undergoing re6tting, preparatory for the
fall business.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

PERsoNAL.-Our fellow citizen, D. L.
Shorey, arrived home this morning. lie
received news from Memphis a few days
ago, that his brother, Major Shorcy, had
been killed in an engagement, and that his
friends wished him to repair thither as
quick as possible. Quite contrary to his
expectations, he learned on his arrival
there, that his brother was alive, and had
not even been seriously wounded. He. was
taken prisoner however, but has been ex-
changed.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12
lllEll.

On Thursday night, the llth inst, ARTHUR
Youngest son of Howard and Anna NJ Darling
ton, aged years and 2 months.
Friends Of the family are invited to attend the
Funeral tomorrow Saturday morning, at II
o'clOck
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

OFrIcE or TIE DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT.
Friday evening. Aug IL. 1854
FLouR.-Wholesale s. cog 10 in bbl.; Retail 10
104o
WHrAr.-No. l. well cleaned, round and plump,
Club Tea and Galena. also; No. f, all sound,
not clead enough for No. !, $l.45; rejected, mus
ty and damp. Zoo cents.
CoEN.--Sheled. No. l, sound, plump and dry,
95 do No. /, shrunkcn, in ear. No. l, sound
plump and dry ,s5 do. No. 2 shrunken, SO.
Oars. No. 1, clean and sound, IS ;hdo. No. 2.
damp and not clean 81.
WnrrH BEAxs-s2. 0002.50.
FLAxsEED.- $2.00M2.25.
TINorHY.-&225M.5
CLOyER.-37. .n007.25.
pOrATOEs-5oM-5.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

PERsoxAL.-Ou friend Thomas Owens,
formerly clerk Of the Northern Line packet
Sucker State, was . passenger down this
morning. on the Muscatine. He has been
spending few weeks with his family in
Hastings, Minnesota, and is returning to st.
louis. A more competent clerk, or bet.
ter man never filled the Office Of . steam.
boat.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12
New York Markets.

New York Markets.
New YoKK, August II.
CorroS-Firmer at l.65c.
FLouR-Dropping. tS.S4 0o.so tory extra
State $lO."o@20 50 for X. A. U.
Wharf nchanged. 42l5Q2.s2 Chicago
Spring g.. ls@2.s6 Milwaukee Club; t2.456
$50 winter red.
CogS-&l .6oQ1.6l.
OArs-99@$1.0S1<.
PoRK-&45 uless. tl8 old mess.
LARD-l9@2lc.
WaISKY-&lSj.
New York Stock Market.
New York. August II.
Gold--no report
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

A special dispatch from Washington to
the New York Eesning Post says that an
order has been issued directing that there
shall be no more drafting under the prev
ious calls for troops. All deficits now out
standing will be carried over to the draft to
take place in September.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12
DAILY DEMOCRAT.

D y. PsSsfnosll Co.. No. 81 Pssk Rov. Nev York
sno state ~ eet Boston, agents In those cities
ana are Authorized 70 take and subscrp.
tions for ~ at our lowest rates.
=. H. ScafvKu, ~ Dearborn street, Chicago. b au.
shortDed 70 receive advert'seme for ths papes.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

Hsalpstituies Wanted

p0OSuAU09CS " 0muCOs
We will pay the following bountics to ex-
cmpts from draft, who may enlist as substi
tutes, at our office:
For three years service, cc,........... $500.
do two do ........ 200
do one do . 100
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

nNE OF THE ABOVE MAGNIFICENT SIDE
~ wheel Steamers will leave this point every
morning at Z o'clock. connecting a, Muscatine
with the cars for Washington at Burlington
for Mt Pleasant, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, and Chi
cago Trains, and at keokuk with Northern Line
Packet Co.'S boats and keokuk Packet Co.'S
boats for Quincy. Hannibal and St. Louis. max
ing close connections at Hannibal with trains GO
ing west and at st. Louis with 81. Louis aud
Memphis packets for Memphis and st. Louis
New Orleans Packets for New Orleans.
For Freight or Passage apply ON board, or at
Northern Line Packet Office
II. NJ. PRETTYylAN, Ag't.
Davenport August 5th.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

BALLoRD keeps the best soap, Perfume,
les, notions, &C., in the city. Call.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

Al4 600 or GENERAL MEkcRANDIsE, conslstlng
Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, HATS ana sla
S,sns Roots and Shoes, for sale or exchange for
real property, This stock was selected in De
srber iss, III lev prices from Jobbers. and IS
cMsred Car sale On account Of the failing health
of its owner, II can be bought at great our
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12
JUHN L. SWITS d Gu,
No. / Nickolls' Block, up stairs.

- Owing to some arrangement of TIE
telegraph wires, we are without our usual
Dispatches this afternoon. Probably the
cause is to be attributed to the fact that
Stanton is again electrifyng the country
with sensation dispatches from Ben Butler!
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

RUNAwAY.-A horse attached to a car
riage, got frightened near Lorcnzen's store,
and came dashing down to Front street,
where he was brought to stand. No par
ticuiar damage was done.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

INTERNAL REVENUE DecrsroS.-It has been
d ,cided that tailors, boot and shoemakers,
and others who manufacture partly to order
and custom work, and partly for general
sale, must pay five per cent, the same as
other manufacturers under section 81.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

SuxsrRoKE.-A German named Joseph, a
brother-in-law Of Lieut. Charles Fngel, who
has just arrived from Germany, was cut
down by sunstroke on Wednesday last, in
the field Of Mr.. Brookman, on the bluffs in
Rock Island. He died in very short time.
he leaves wife and four children.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

On every receipt for money given or taken
now two cent revenue stamp must be af,
fixed. Don't forget, good people.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

ExcuRsloN.-By an advertisement else
where it will be seen that the Adair Lodge
are going to give grand excursion next
Wednesday, to which the public are in
vitcd. Fall in and go along.
NOTICE Young Pioneer Settlers Of Scott
County: You are requested to meet at the
Office Of John l.. Coffin. Saturday, August
18th, at CT AM, to attend the funeral Of
VIM. A. Davenport. BY order Of the
PRESIDENT.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

DuLL.-This has been a remarkably dull
day about town. We hope there will net
be many repetitions oft right away.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-12

Commonly known ~ Gle Clairc's Patch,'o
II new laid O6 lnlO Lots, 81 all
prices, nnA they are ready for
sale On very easy terms and lew
prices.
House Lots, Store Lots, Warehouse Lots. Factory
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-11
How Grass Land is Improved,

But very few farmers, comparative
ly speaking, realize or get any correct
idea of the amount Of fertilizers,
which is removed from their mead
ows, in every ton of hay which they
make. Chemists tell us that in a
ton of good hay, there are one hund-
red and fifty pounds of mineral mat
ter, and twenty-five pounds of nitro
gen, which is equivalent to forty-six
and a half pounds of ammonia, which
is of great value in promoting the
growth of grass or of any other
crop.
The mineral matter alluded to is
composed of forty-three pounds of pot
ash, twenty-five pounds of lime, and
eight and half pounds of phosphor-
ic acid, besides several other ingredi-
ents not enumerated.
Now, as these clements become scarce
in the soil, the quantity of a crop will
be diminished, unless special care be
exercised to return to the soil an
equivalent for the amount that has
been carried away in the hay.
The question naturally arises then,
hov can this be done in the most econ
omical manner, so as to maintain the
fertility of the soil?
There are several ways of doing
it. But the farmer needs to under
stand the most economical way of
performing task so important and
desirable. One of these ways is, to
supply the waste by scattering ashes
lime, bone dust, and gypsum, over
the meadow, after every crop of hay
has been removed. In this manner
a meadow may be made to yield a
heavy crop of grass every season for
avery long time. The ashes will fur
nish the necessary potash, as that in
gredient promotes the growth of grass
very much, as may be proved by OBJ
serving the rank and luxuriant growth
of timothy or clover, in the bed of a
log heap, or where brush has, been
burned. A top dressing of bones
and lime will supply the other in
gradients that have been removed in
the hay.
Another way of maintaining the
fertility of the land is, by the appli-
cation of guano or superphosphates,
which contain all the elements of fer
tiity which are necessary to secure
aheavy crop of grass. These two
ways are rather expensive modes OF
maintaining the fertility of grass
land, but when the grass is all re-
moved from the farm, either in a
green state or in hay, one or the
other must be resorted to, unless the
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-11
Educational department.
Snhnnl Hours.

They are now agitating IN Philadelphia
change inthe hours of the public schools,
so as to conform them to that of many pri-
vate sehools-to wit, from 9 A. NJ, to
p. NJ, instead of from to II aud then
from to 4, or from l to 5, as at present.
We have very little doubt that this change
at no distant day will be made. Itsintro-
duction into private schools is only of late
origin, yet nearly all of them have adop-
ted it. 1t only reduces the time of actual
confinement one hour, and then leaves
the larger portion of the afternoon for re-
creation, exercise, or amusement Under
the old theory, which looked upon school
teachers as mainly useful because they
took charge of the scholars so many hours
of the day this would have little to rec
ommend it. Those, however, who have
endeayored to keep alive the attention OF
children, will undoubtedly agree that FIVE
hours are quite as much as can be usefully
employed.
1t is more important to us that our chill
dren should live and thrive, and become
lusty boys and girls, than that they
should be indiferently educated. In the
mere matter of education, more will be
gained by allowing children plenty of
time for observation and exercise. The
boy should have time to play with his kite,
to attend to cricket, to skate. and swim,
and row. The girl should have hours
when the doll could be dressed, and
guests received, aud playlollows entertain
ed at little tea parties. Then the even
ings should be reserved for home inter-
course, and domestic recreation. The
lessons of school, however, in nearly all
cases, interfere with such wishes. At
nine o'clock they must be in school.
From twelve to two is little enough time
for dinner. A five o'clock it is almost
dark, and from five o clock to nine, or per-
haps ten, all the duties and amusements
Of the day must be attended to- No child
can do this without violating the first pre-
cept of his existence. The reform pro-
posed would obviatc this. School might
be dismissed at two, and the afternoon
could be given to the duties and pleasures
of the day. This would give five hours
for study; and no human being, under
the age of puberty, can give more without
doing the mind and body an injustice
1iyoae Herald.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-11
Changing Teachers.

The work of Education is not only a
laborious work of long years, but it is an
arduous work which must be carried for
ward by a series of gradual steps. One
good result after another must be system
atically planned and fully achieved, and
each must be harmoniously accomplished
in its proper order. The most successful
Teacher is he who definitely works out
the great results to be secured by his ar
dent labors, and then steadily pursues the
means Of arriving at them,
He, in the first instance, makes himself
fully acquainted with the dispositions and
mental pecularities ofhispupils, measures
their capacities, discovers their intelectu-
al tastes and habits of thought, and then
applies himself industriously to correct
whatever is imperfect, and to preserve
whatever is meritorious in their natures.
But this invaluable knowledge cannot be
obtained except by long association with
them in the school room, at the freside
and in the walks of life, and when obtain
ed, can only be advantageously applied by
plans judiciously laid, requiring months,
and even years for their successful exc
cution. But as the practice now is, in
many places, the Teacher in one short term
of four months just begins to acquire this
important preliminary knowledge, and is
then prepared, the better to witness the
best fruits of his stupendous labors, and
to show his efficiency in its true colors,
when his connection with the school cea-
ses, and another takes his place to go over
the same experimental routine.
1t is impossible to measure the magni-
tude of the eyilsresulting from the remov-
al of good Teachers; yet when poor
apology for Teacher has crept into
school merely to fill the house, we have no
hesitation in saying that the sooner he is
removed the better. The removal of good
Teachers, is perhaps one of the greatest
retarding influences connected with the
operations of the schools, the workings of
which are very seriously felt in every cir
Gle. 1t is surely an error and gross mis-
conception to suppose that change of
Teachers every term is beneficial; never
theless the idea is generally prevalent in
rural districts. Where It can be done,
we think it would be wisdom on the part
of Directors to secure the service of the
same Teacher as long as they can, provi-
ded the Teachers influence and control
over his school is sufficient to enable him
to have the proper command at all times
and under all circumstances.-Bed
hqairer.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-11

Uses OF THE PoTATO.-In France the
farina is largely used for culinary purpos-
es. The famed grayies, sauces, and soups
Of France are generally indebted for their
excellence to that source, and its bread
and pastry equally SO; while great deal
Of the so-called cognac imported into Eng
land from France is'the produce of the
potato Throughout Germany, the same
uses are common; and in roland the man
u!acture of spirits from the potato is a
most extensive trade "Stettit brandy"
well known in commerce, is largely impor-
ted into England, and is sent thence into
many of our foreign possessions as the
produce of the grape, and is placed on
many an English table as the same; while
the fair ladies of our country perfume
themselves with the spirit of potato, under
the designation of Eau de Cologne. But
there are other uses to which this esculent
is turned abroad. After extracting the
farina, the pulp is manufactured into or
namental articles, such as picture frames,
snuff boxes and several description of toys;
and the water which runs from it in the
process of manufacture is a most valuable
seourer. For perfectly cleansing woolens.
and such like articles, it is the housewife s
panacea; and if the washerwoman hap
pens to have chilblains she becomes per-
fectly cured by the operation.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-11
CHE farmers Department.
Vegetable Garden.

Those who look with peculiar afiec-
ton on the sour krout barrel, must
look out at once, if not already sown
for good cabbage seed. The Drum
head is the kind most generally used;
but those in the secret give know
ing wink when the Savoy is named in
that connection. Purple Cape Broc-
coli, Autumn Caulifower, and Red
Dutch Cabbage by those who 'love'
pickles, must also be sown. After
all the receipts given for preserving
these seeds from theTurnip fly, the
best plan is to sow the seeds in a
frame or box with high sides. The
little jumper does not seem to like
to. risk his limbs by high leap, or
his nasal organs may not be good
-or what the eye does not see, the
heart does not grieve for; or for
some other reasons, he leaves them
alone under such circumstances.
Celery with most families, is an impor-
tant crop, and should be sown about
this period. A very rich moist spot,
that will be shaded from the midday
April sun, should be chosen; or box
in a frame by those who have the con-
venience.
Tomatoes, Egg-plants, Peppers,
and similar plants, every gardener
tries to get as forward as possible.
South of Philadelphia they may be
out unprotected by the middle of the
month. Here we seldom risk them
before May. The same may be said
ofSugar Corn, dwarf and Lima Beans,
Okra, Squash, Cucumber, and mel
ons. No time can be set for SOW
ing these, except not to SOW till the
ground has become warm. A few
warm days often makes us feel like
gardening but unless the ground is
warmed, the seeds will be very likely
to rot. Here we SOW about the first
week in May. Onions for seed
should be sown in rich soil, but very
thickly, so as not to become larger
than marbles. Very far North,
where they perfect in one year, this
advice, of course, is not intended.
A crop of Carrots should be sown the
end of April. In moist seasons the
earlier, crops are liable to run to
seed.
Much has been written about growing
Potatoes, and the plan OF ofcovering the
sets with straw, leaves, or brushwood
before covering slightly with soil, is
quite popular.
Early York Cabbage sown last
month, Or kept over the winter, must
now be planted out where there is a
demand for summer greens; and to
meet this want another crop of Spin
age may yet be sown.
Few things mark a well-kept gar
den better than an abundance of all
kinds of herbs. Now is the time to
make the beds. Sage, Thyme, and
Lavender, grow from slips, which may
be set in now preciselyas if an cdging
Of box were to be made of them.
They grow very easily. Basil and
Sweet Maroram must be sown in a
rich warm border.
Satisfy and Scorzoncra like damp
rich soil
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-11

Misunderstanding is one of the
greatest consultations of life; it is the nurse
ofyirtue, the upholder in adversely, the
prop of Independence, the support of a
just pride, the strengthener of elevated
opinions; it is the shield against the tyr
amy of all the petty passions; it is the
repeller of the FOOLS scoff and the knave's 5
poison.