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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

RoBBERY.-Last evening another rob-
berry was perpetrated at the Depot. Mrs. W.
Mack had just stepped aboard of the cars to
start to Rochester, New York, when she put
her hand in her pocket and that her pocket
book containing her tickets and four dollars In
money had been taken. She had just time to
to get her baggage off again before the train
started. She will make the attempt to start
again to- night. Fortunately che had secreted
the larger portion Of her money before getting
nto tn cars, and thus saved 1t. This is but
another instance of the demoralized state Of
affairs here. Steps must be taken to remedy
the evil
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07
RIVER ITEMS.

The magnificent Northern Line packet Sucker
State, Captain Ward, will leave this port for st
Paul and. way points Tomorrow mornivg. Thos
Owens attends to the honors Of the ofiice.a T.
N. Prettymsp, agent.
The mail and passs niger packet James Means
Jerry Wood, Captain, will depart for Dubuque
and way points to-morrow morning. r. N. Pretty
man, agent
The mail and passenger packet, Jennie '" hip
pie, Jas. Campbell Captain, Lemuel Parkhurt
Clerk will depart for Fort Madison and wa,
points tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. L. A
Tilebin, Agent.
I, The Northern Line pacl ct Northernes Capt
Afford, vii! depart for st. Louis to morrow
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07
Farms for Snle.

No 26 80 aores, all improved and under fenoe.
miles from the city, with excellent house, q rooms
and cellar) wood house, wash house, bara 40 oy %
feet sprng, wells cistern orchard OF 4Oo trees
(apples peara, peaches and cherries) frice eoeVVi
II 60o ossh. balance term of years.
No II 90 aores, fenced, part improved being
a part of Margaret Noeps land, adjoining NJ Oil
ver'e place This. place Ia admirably adapted for
No is. 30 sores, all Improved and under fence.
with house, at Hickory Grove; price sL2"o one'
mo No. "a i2o acres unimproved land near Durant
1t $40 per acre; cash, balance In i've years ~ Ten
No. 30 20 acres, miles from the city, on the
nnhnnne road all improv ed and under fence, with
house and stable. Price $isoO. twothirds may re-
main for Q term Of years to suit the purcnaser.
200 acres In Linn County 90 improved ana unosr
fence) Price 81, 900, y cash
No. H. 100 acres near Wacott, (60 Improved and
under fence) with house price u wy. 80,
No. IS % acres In Winheld township, all I'M
proved aud under fence; price sooc ~ - ,.,,..
north Of Ohio 4 Mississippi T. h-nn,mproved; !,
price $500 Or will be eSehGAeeo for properly IN
Scott Cedar or johnson counties
1000 acres in Poveshisk Cosnty at $t per scrs.
400 acres in Iowa County 1t - per acre.
1860 acres in sioux county ct 81 per acre;
lOa0 aarss n Clay County as 81 per aero.
$50 acrss In Hancock County ~ 81 per sefes
1000 aeres in Winnebsgo County ss u per ssSs
5000 acres st rs per aero.
5000 acres 1t Is cents per acre.
$40 acrcs In TAmA County.
lao asess In Story County.
2O) acres in Winneshiek County at IS Per core
400 acres in Grundy County at - per aefe.
500 acres in Butler County st - SO per acre.
1000 aorss in Mower county, Minnesota, at $50
per acre.
els asres in Houston County 1t $3.50 Per ssrs.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07
SUPREME COURT OF IOWA.
APRIL TERM, 1864.

APRIL TERN, 1864.
Thursday, April Z.
1874. Scarborough vs. Irwen, DesMoines
Co. Affirmed.
l7O6. Phans. ct al. vs.. Johnson, ct al
Henry Co. Affirmed.
I'LL. B d N RR Co. Va Boestler; Jefferson
Co. Affirmed.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07
Total. ............... ..'..'......Xio.oo4o| %
4 bout n TOO Of said amount has been ex-

About 81 700 Of said amount has been sx-
pended on public grouude. (by order Of the
Street Committee, two Of whom belonged to
committee on Public Grounds,) in building
new fences at the old hospital ground en-
iargipg the city cemetery. and Improvement ts
about the new warehouse and levee DO, as
specified in my previous reports.
In addition the above there has been 1853
poll taxes worked out including 70 which
have received cash tor AMI accounted for tae
amount to tie City Clerk, and the same has
been wo, ked in the several wards as follows
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

The finest display Of hats and caps
ever made in Davenport is ct Farrand's. He
has styles 20 various as to suit oil tastes. al
ages and all pockets. Call in gents and see
the Roods.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

The one reason why Whistler has more
cussomers than any other merchant is bseause
be keeps bigger stock. sells lower and gives
better satisfaction. Call sCd see his spring
stnrk
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

PERsoNAL.-Capt. Thompson Of the
goth Infsntry, called upon US to-day. He is
looking we'll and hearty, and is one Of the beat
officers the State has sent TO the war. He rs.
turns south ward next Monday.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07


| have served over $50 notices to work poll
tag, on persons who have nos worked, but
moet of them have been paid to the city
Treasurer, Marshal and police magistrate an
account of which will be shown by their an
sual reports, all Of which lie reepS ctfdiy subs
mtted. r. W BAKER.
Street Commissioner.
Davenport. April lst 1854.
We the undersigned have examined the
above annual report aid find the came correct
and We consider that the Street Commission
er deserves credit for the large amount Of
work done for the money expe nded consider
ing the greatly advanced prices OF labor and
material over former ysars.
J. WuNpERLIcH, :. CouLTHAaT,
" G. JoNrs. V. HUor,
Street Committee.
Report Of the City Sexton for the month of
March, 1854, wac presented and received and
filed.
The annual report Of th City Sexton, show.
ing 1872 intsrmsnts, was presented, received
and filed.
with reports of City Treasurer, City Clers.
Whartmaster. and Polcs Magistrate, were pre-
.ented received, filed and ordered published
With the proceedings:
70 the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen Of the
Csty of Dassnpoys:
The Finance Committee beg leave to offer
the following report;
Total amsunt Of General Fund from
Aprll l1th, 1868, to April 4th, 1864, $zl,ooS oo
Total amount Of orders issued on the
General Fund. ......."............. zA,s'| "
Balance over receipts. ....... $409 ~
HoAD FUND.
Received from 3mill ta1 and poll tax. sSo ~
Total amount IF orders issued on Road =.
Fund, ...........'...."'''''''' A'''.A -
R.,.ne. over receipts. .sa,52l 70
The oity has paid during the year ON jutg.
meuts and bonded debt % 1899 and have
cnnc ncelled forty city bonds and coupons Issued
to ,he O 4 r RR Co., BY sale Of r RR
stock. held in trust for that purpose, and have
proyided for the payment of seven outstsnd
Inc citv bonds and coupons by funds invested
l In Coverpment securities, in the hands of the
Trustee In New York.
Your committee has also on hand . epecis
fond for the Improvement Of Fifth street, re.
| cs;vad from the sale Of five hundred shares o
N 4 N RR stock, at forty cents ON the dollar
smoun,isg Y twenty thousand dollars.
For uuftieulass in relation to receipts ant
expepditarss. your eemuitt9s would refer I,
the euosal repoet Of the reasuref, Clerk ant
other city officers, vbish are herewith Sub
I Gro. l. DAvi1roRr,
Il. 81. AxDaHsE,
+ ClAussm.
,-, Fasmes Com.
DAvUroaF, April l, 1854.
TO His Honor tie Mayor. and Gentlemen 9
the CITY Cosmeils
i The undersigned most respectfully beg
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Gro. L. DAvHnroRf,
q. q. ASDsHsus
+ OIAussan.


OAvnFonF, Apeil l, 1854.
10 His Honor the Mayor, and Gentlemen Of
the C,:y Cosneils
The undersigned most respectfully begs
lsavs to report to your honorable body the
following list Of receipts and expenditures for
the past municipal year
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07
COUNCIL PROCEEDlNGSs
aKouLAR NEHIHo.

Corxc1L CnAxDEa, April 8, -.
hi, Honor the Mayor not being present, on
motion Of Aid. NeCarp, Aid. Davenport was
appointed Mayor pro. TEN.
Pss,Exr-Ald. Andersen, Claussen, Conlt-
hart, Cunningham, Davenport. HirschI, Huot'
MeCarn, Noe and Wundsrlich.
Minutss Of last meeting read and approved
Petition Of james Doolsy, paying psrnls'
sion to sink we'll on the side walk near the
corner Of Brady and Fifth Streets, was pre-
sented aud, on motion Of Aid Noe. the prayer
Of petitioner vas granted, provided that an
iron pump be placed in said we'll and kest ses
cursly GOV cred, and that it be kept for the
u.s Of the public.
Petition Of jacob Mslchan and others. In
reference to the impassabls condition OF war
rem street, between Ninth and Tenth Streets
was presented and referred to the Street Com
mitsee, to report at the next regular meeting
Petition Of Luse, Lane 4 Co., praying per-
mission to lay drain, was presented, ana re>
ferrsd to Street Committee and City Engi'
nsef.
Report Of City Marshal was presented. re-
oeivsd, filed and ordered published win tns
proceedings.
DAvEspoar. April 9. 1864.
To the Hon. Msysr and Council of tho Cisy Of
UdvsnpoSf:
The un dersigned would report to your hon
orabls body that he has collected during the
last month
On account Of city tax............... ~ 20
Market House rent.... ................. w
From Police Magistrate s................l49 ol
Total. ...................... Sl'6 ~
All of which has been paid to the Treasurer
taking his receipt for the came.
J. W. MEANS, City Marshal.
Aid Jones came in and took his seat.
Report of Street Commissioner, was pre-
sentsd, received. filed and ordered published
with the proceedings:
. STREET COMMISSIONED REPORT.
To the Honorable Mayor and Aldermen r the
City Of Davsnport
GENTLEMEN The following will give you
the amount expended on the streets. public
grounds, ievee aud the city stone quarry
for the year ending April let 1854 and how
expended.
Seventeen different reports have presented,
showing the kind Of labor, when and where and
by whom performed. ...-...$s,679 ~
Various lumber and timber bills allowed 81 ,45l .6
Nine different reports for quarryiug
1851 perch Of rock, said reports
showing where said rock were
V.vous hill allow ed for tools and nails. $2yb, so
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07
THE MARKETS.

Chicago Market. by Telegraph.
CHICAGO, Apri.6.
FLouR-Active and 1Og15c higher.
WHEAr-In speculative demand and kc higher.
Sales al 81 16X for No. /; Sl.l1G1l2 for No 2.
CoRN-Old negle lected and Nominal. New quiet
and easier Sales al SSl,6SAc.
OATS -Flrmer and y @xc higher. Sales at g. u g
S5&c for No. l, principally at 66c.
uIoawINgs-Active and Sc higher. Salee at 81 Ol
@l o. principally at outside figure.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07
MILITARY RECEPTION.

A public meeting Of citizens wac held at
r. B. Hili's Office last evening to take initiate
~ steps for the reception Of the I'd Iowa Cav
airy, at which N. K Parks presided and Fred
Hoops was secretary.
Tha folio vina committee of arrnnOame ant :
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

FoR SALE.-A valuable farm of 160
acres within miles Of Davenport, Scott Co
railroad runs through portion of It. and .
op,iderabls portion under cultivation. Sold
TO settle an estate. Apply ut this Office.
mch25eod4w
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

The man who can't see that Sam Per-
ry has the finest stock OF cloths and clothing
in the city. must be hopelessly blind. His
spring purchases, nov on exhibition, present
an array Of clothing material that can't find
an equal in Iowa. He Is prepared to fill or
ders on shortest notice. Perfect fits guarrans
teed. Go there for trunks and valisss. Store
opposite the Post Office.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07
New YORK Market.

New YORK Market
NEW YoRK, April Z.
CoTroN.--Quiet at 76c.
fLoUR-1O cents better. $7.10@7.2S Extra state
&7.4O07.60 K.H. o.
WHEAT -lQl2 better. &1.650l6s Chicago
Spring; el.e5y1.6s Milwaukee Club, $l.7oGL7a
Winter Red.
C0RN-$1,33L.
UATS-9l 1-2GL921 2.
PoRK-$24 old. $25. .56@2576.
new.
LARD-Stesdy 1T 13L@l4.
WuIsKY-l08
New YORK stock Market.
NEW YORK, April Z.
Gold ~ IL.
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500 REV ARD

for tho recovery Of the body. supposs tha: it 4
In the river.
apl4.dlws JOHN II. BRYANT.
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creeerles. Flour 4 FEED Store.

vr~HE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY IN.
y ,o.rs the citisens Of Scott and adjoining
ooautes, that he will constantly keep n MS Ne.
Store corner o. Second and Scott streets: gGoS
sssortment Of Groesfie:, Fiosr ana teec, .n'en
se u;.hsst nrice paid for farm Produce. Goods
aj;rs,sd fFee Or charge In city limits: :,.
cato d&wlvl - II n. =
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20 81.

In the vicinity Of Second, Perry and Third sts.
= Chld's Necklace, Consisting Of two armlets
clasped together. Whoever will return it to the
q. s. Express Office will be literally rewarded.
March 18th. j. +. HILL,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

It was resolved that the boys be received in
cordial manner, and be treated to good sub
stantial COLLATION., to be prepared for
them in Metropolitan or LIE Claire Hall, and
the necessary committee TO carry out the OBJ
ject were appointed. It was also resolved to
secure the assistance Of al patriotic ladies in
the furtherance Of this project, and to call up
on the citizens Of city and country TO donate
contributions Of eatables. The time Of arri-
val and place where contributions may bs left
vil 30 hereafter designated. -. mmMg
f Ths meetingstAGn adjotEaSa - ms6t = -
eall q ~ shairmaa q oeun1eoese q estaneD.
->nA. saGsa5 aGs IL agsl2M2lf saa gE1sE eN2
e0A t.f1 n II
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

$1,000 To Loan i'm Sums to Suit,
On improved, uniucumbsred Reel Estate.
Wetmore's Addition
is now laid of into lots (of all prices and they
are ready for sale on very easy terms and at low
prices. House Lots, Stole Lots, Warehouse Lots,
aotory Lots.
Farms Wanted.
We want to purchase improved Farms from 80
TO l6o acres each.
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To- .sass Af ssla ..aoe nevs q
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

MoaRIs' MINsTRELs.-We nave only
time merely to announce the coming Of the
famous Morris Minstreis. The lovers Of good
music and real fun will rejoice to hear it.
See advertisement and prepare 10 give them
rousi ng benefit.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-07

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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The Supreme Court
is still considering the case Of Greene G.
Bronson VS. the la Crosse q Milwaukee Rail
road Co, and three other cases in that con
%nection. There is much ENHANCEMENT and
the issue involves $3.50, 900.
Tho Senate to-day in executive session,
confirmed the following appointments
W. II. II. Waters, receiver of public mon-
les at Nebraska City Alexander McCready,
receiver of public monies at Daeotah City
}. W, Bole, receiver Of public monies at Yer
million Reph S. Dorr, receiver Of public
monies at San Francisco +. Il Adams, re-
ceiver of public monies at Humboldt Kan.
sap A. Merriweather, United States Marshal
for Kentucky.
The amendments reported by Senator
Tfumbull to-day to the law forbidding mem
bers OF Congress- acting IA agents for the
prosecution Of claims, nc, proposes to repeal
the provision which preoludes them from act
lug as counsel or agent in any court, or be-
before any commission. Heads of depart
mlenis and chiefs Of bureaus, clerks, and other
officers OF the Government, are prohibited
from accepting pay for services in connection
with claims, contracts or accusations before
and department, or military or naval commits
sion. The fine, on conviction, is 81 900 TO
$4,000, and two years Imprisonment, at the
discretion OF the court trying the same.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT COLUMBUS.
SOUTH CAROLINA.

New YoRK, February A meeting Of 10y
al citizens OF Georgia was held at Key West
on the 28th nit, for the purpose of restoring
the State to its original Status under the
Union.
We learn from a South Carolinian that at
Columbus s. O., there was a disastrous fire
on Tuesday which destroyed three millions
worth of cotton, a large portion of which be-
longed to Government. He says the loss was
2,70O bales Of Upland and 800 bales of Sea
Island, of which about 800 bales belonging to
Government was stored in the sheds of Messrs
Blakely q Co. 500 bales of Upland and Sea
Island stored in the sheds Of Messrs. Gibbs Il
Co, 1t is understood there was only $780,
600 insurance.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
Fernando wood.

The Washington correspondent of the Bos-
ton Herald, in noticing the late speech of
FEERARpo WOOD, in The House of Represent
a%iives, says;
"Mr. Wood, it may be truly said, is a pol
ished speaker. He reminds one more of tho
old school Of Senators and Representatives in
Congress. Tall and commanding in figure,
with n general presence much like that OF
Henry Clay, though without the classical face
OF the great Kentucky orator, he is a very
active debater, and was listened to with mark
ed attention by both sides Of the House,
When he sat down no one made any reply,
though it was anticipated that the Republicans
bad SOM one prepared to answer"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
The new Dran.

"Joseph is mol, and Simeon is moi, and ye
i0iH take Berjamin aI0ay." Such il the wall
that win rise from the thousands of humble
homes all over she land when the six short
lines, signed abraham Lincoln" which we
published yesterday morning, at the head Of
the FIRST column of the first page of the Daily
Neps, shall find their way into the lowly
dwellings. g4 1alr.y
One aud a half millions Of hale, hearty
men, our husbands, our sons, our brothers,
have already been sent forth TO this horrible
war; and now half a million more are called
for TO satisfy the appetite of this insatiats
MOlochl
One and a half millions of hale, hearty men
have been taken from the productive labor
which has made the greatness, wealth, hRppi-
ness aud honor Of our beloved county; aud
now halt a million more are TO go!
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
New York Market.

New YoRK, February 4.-Cotion' very
dull and heavy. Flour Eve a ten higher and
n'betler demand 6 90A7 05 for extra State
7 35(97:60; for Ronnd Hoop Ohio. Wheat
a shade Rrmer and in good demand 5l05G
Chicago spring 64969 for Milwaukee club
49(953 for Writer Red Western; $1,000
for Amber Michigan, the latter for choice
Corn heavy 4 25@l 20 for store. Oats
c. lower 85C9864. Pork shade Grmer | so
al 90 old lll4@l1l2 new mess. Lard
f4ner u@I2l, Whisky doll and unsettled
OF 5000. ut .bn
NEw YoRK, February 4-stocks dull.
easy and steady. Money in faiF demand al
seven per cent Sterling nominal United
Stptes skies at 81 Erie 81. Neg
York Central 3ll. Reading l-Iss.
Gold 90. Coupons 81 20. Harleml93.
One year certificates 81.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
FROM NORTH CAROLINA.

Fort monroe February 2.-General But.
Ter received the following on the 2Gth ult.
General Palmer sent a force of rebel cav.
airy in Jones and 0nslow counties, North
Carolina they succeeded in routing the enc
my, capturing twenty-three men with their
horses and equipments, and destroying from
lGO, 900 to 100000 pounds of pork, seventy
bushels Of salt, ten thousand pound Of Tobacco,
add thirty-two barrels of beef; also captured
several mules, horses, &c. On the 9th ult.,
Captain Cady, of the Twenty.fourth New
York Battery, proceeded with his command to
Tysell county, North Carolina, where they
captured five men who have been guilty Of a
series of robberies, one of them the murderer
of Finiam York, two Confederate officers,
and one thousand sheep.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04
No Opponent.

BALTIMORE, Jan, 27.-The special election
to-day for a member of the City Council, is
going on quietly. Hugh ID. Evans, the Union
Candidate has no opponeut.- Washington
Dispatch. =
Evans is not a Union man. Like Adams.
the leader Of the Administration party in the
Connecticut Legislature, he is opposed 10 the
Union. But 'he has no opponent" MOI
BayOnets do the work there, in Maryland and
in Baltimore, where the people, two TO one,
would vote against the Administration, could
they have a free and fair election. But Gov.
Bradford has told the story about elections
there, Bayonets surrounded the polls, and it
required a yeiioD ballot to make a man 10Y.
all, So there is nc opponent to Mr.. Lin.
cdln's caudidate, in Baltimore. When LOUIS
Napoleon ran Tor the office of Emperor in
France, be issued an order that there would
be IAN election, but that there should be "no
opponent to him IL is 40 in Maryland, and
quite as bad in Kentucky, delaware, &e.-
Hartford Times.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

in compelling the enemy TO take another road
to the right, aud skedaddle with considerable
.precipitaucy. In this engagement we took a
number Of prisoners. In returning, the enc
my haatened TO form a junction with the main
rebel forces near Moorfeld. IL is believed
General Sullivan and Colonel Mulligan's
force have united, and arc now pushing the
enemy vigorously. If the enemy escapes our
forces, he certainly will not be able to take
away any large portion of his plumber.
The railroad trains arrived on time tonight.
The injury to the bridges is so slight, that
they are 80 far repaired as to enable Eastern
and Western bound trains to resume and con-
tinue their regular trips on time. The tele-
graph has been repaired.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-02-04

"When, in Gods namel is all this TO endfp
We may suppose 20 be the sad and anxious
exclamation Of many a worthy malron, as she
takes her seat stthe frugal board for the even
ing meal Tomorrow, and next day and next
day, ms the dolefui news shall reach the farm
houses throughout the land. "When, in
Gods namel is all this to end2 Robert was
killed at Bull Run; John at Charlottesville;
Sam has returned mutilated aud bed-ridden
for life from bloody Chickamauga; Thomas
alone remains TO us. Peacel Peacel Oh God,
give us peace. This war is not worth what
we are paying for it, Our own fields will re-.
main uncultivated; our own homes will become
desolate, 70 say nothing OF the still greater
misery inflicted upon our Southern brethren
If this horrible war continues. Shall we longer
suffer, and inllict all this for the emancipation
OF the negro, who is much happier, slave as he
is, than free rs wo would make him2 When,
oh when shall this cruel war stop2l
The father listens to this apostrophe Of his
wife, but sits by pale, thoughtful, and silent
Thomas, too, finishes his meal without utter
ing n word
Tom, my boy you'll have TO 90 this time,
fear, says the father seriously, rising from
his chair. .Yag.r
"Wju ~ is the curt reply; and there is
something in the eye and about the lip Of
Tom, as he leaves the room, which suggests
to his parents that Tom is not quite Of the
opinion with his father -Neho York
NepS.