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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-25
Groceries, Floar 4 Feed Store

Greceriss, Flo3r 4 Feed Store.
TINE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY IN.
Il FORMS. the citizens of Scott and adjoining
Counties, that he will constantly keep in his New
Store, corner of Second and Scott Streets, good
assortment Of Groceries, Flour and Feed, which
be viii always sell at the lowest market price.
Highe.s price paid for farm produce. Goods
delivered free Of charge ~ city limits - A N
Oct. l9-dkwlyl SAINT G. YCr1N0.R
M. TYNNAN.
no. ~ East 2D r.;orfosrE METROPOLITAN FALL.
Family Grocer,
EEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A FINB
IN stock of Family Groceries, Of all kinds.
which he offers at the lowest price also
PURE UORH,
For medical purposes Liberia; patro,snee ssl1Sit.
ed. Call and see the goods and pFices my9Sd
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-06-25
FRENCHs6 HOWET,.-.

FRENCHs6- HOWEyly ~-.
On tie Exropeea RIle, opposite ~ 0knkHsB
Fsrf, o. n Fydstfort strses,
NeU HorE. t
Spseioss Refecsssy, Bath Rooms and Barber
shop, Bed-roome Warmed gratis, and only -
men Who Soy We ne full. Servants are net ~
lowed to receive porauisites. api5-dly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
For the Daily Gate City.
Tyrannlcal.

Mr.. EDITOR Il have long been no
ticing the rules of our Public Schools il
this city, especially the Central Schod |
house.
When the hour arrives for school thu
bell rings few taps, and then the door,
are closed against those who we're not ir
the house at the last tap. not even giving
the little folks who attend The school one
minute to go on, and thus they are com.
PEELED to stay out of doors until noon fol
fear of going home. Don't this rule
make children worse in place of better
Why not give children few minutes after
the bell rings and not drive them from
the door like dogs? {? l think that such
rules as we have at our school are worse
than we have ever had or ever read off,
| was credibIy informed during the cold
weather this winter, that a little girl
who lived some distance from the school
house came one minute too late for school,
at least the bell quit ringing and the
teachers would not admit her and she had
to 90 home and had her hands frozen and
came near being frozen to death before
reaching home; and then they concluded
to abolish the rule while the cold weather
lasted, and now they have again adopted
the same rule which is worse than tyrsnts
would think of. Who pays those teach
ers! Is 1t not property holders of this
place and others through this county 7
Have they no say, but must their chill
dren be driven like criminals from the
door if the last tap Of the bell has rung
before they get in the house. !, for one
think our public schools have been neg
lected very much by our citizens and the
teachers and superintendents have it their
own way, and .as long as it is carried on
in that way we had better have no public
school-lt amounts to the same thing
II the trustees have adopted this rule
think such men had no children Of their
own going to the school or they were very
shallow.
/, for one, will not send children to
such school if such rules are still in
force. | am not the only one who is
complaining, for tBo-thirds Of the parents
of children going to that school have often
spoken Of such tyrannical proceedings OF
the superintendent and teachers.
ONE VINO IS INTERESTED.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Nof our Judge Miller.

Since the elevation OF our fellow -citi-
zen Samuel f. Miller to the Supreme
Bench of the United States, all the sins
of all the Milers have been attributed to
him.
In the first place, the New York Tri.
bune mistook him for Daniel +. Miller,
and gave Dan's S antecedents in connection
with the announcement Of the appoint
ment. Then some Copperhead sheet
published speech or letter of Dams
and congratulated the country on the
conservative and copperhead sentiments
of the new Judge Of the Supreme Court
from Iowa. And now, last and worst Of
all, if anything could be worse than that,
some Of the papers are attrbuting the
malyersations of Judge Miller Of the Uni.
ted States District Court for Wisconsin
TO Judge Miller Of the Supreme Court Of
the United States.
The mistake is simply absurd and with
ont the slightest foundation, except that
both judges bear the name of Miller.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
vICTInIzING THE PREACHERS.

A young woman calling herself Mary
Reynolds, and representing that she was
teacher in Seminary in Wooster, Ohio,
Of which Rev. Mr.. Reid is Principal,
called upon Rev. Dir. Gllett some weeks
ago for pecuniarv assistance. She repre-
sented that she had received a dispatch
from her brother in Bloomfield, Iowa,
who was at the point of death, and had
been robbed Of her money on the way
The doctor gave her seven dollars and
bid her God-speed, but subsequently con-
cluded to write to Mr.. Reid. He recently
received an answer advising him that be
had been egregiously humbugged, but af.
fording him the consolation that he had
suffered in good company, as letters were
constantly coming to hand from members
of the cloth Of like purport with his own
The doctor is not the only clerical vic.
tim even in our town it seems, for Rev
Mr.. Craig and Rev. Mr.. Thacher were
imposed on and done for not long slice
by fellow who represented himself to bt
the son of Presbyterian preacher in tb,
State of New York.
BY way of varying their studies little
and for the sake Of the edifcation anc
consolation TO be derived from it, we com
mend the Vicar of Wakefield to the peru
sal Of our clerical friends.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
BRING IN YOUR RECRUITS.

We learn that it is the general under
standing amongst the officers here that
the new regulations in regard to recruit
ing allows fifteen dollars for every recruit
enlisted, and that the person who recruits
the volunteer is entitled to the money
II this Interpretation Of the matter is cor
rect it opens the recruiting business to
the public at large, and officers, soldiers
and citizens may all take hand. We
trust that all our soldiers, and the old
men and cripples amongst our citizens
will "pitch in and see if they cannot
give new impetus to the recruiting busi-
ness IN our State. We do not ask our
ABLE bodied citizens to do it, for we take
it for granted that all such ought to be.
come recruits themselves.
The country needs men, and needs
them at once, and every sentiment Of pa
triotism and of manhood demands :
prompt response to the call of the Presi
dent to fll up the vacant ranks of oul
conquering army. Let every man do hi
duty. and not wait for his neighbcr.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

him." he gets little note informing him
that his presence is not desired in the
county, and If he don't take the "hint'
they explsin the matter more fully by 4
shoper cot briekbats and the "chipalry'
are seen leaving with that part Of their
Jeans" which forms the posterior appen-
dage to their outer garment assuming q
horizontal position. One Of these gen.
tlsmsn who had been arrested in Putnam
county and released on the express condi-
ton that he should not return to that
county, came here and settled down. The
citizens could not appreciate the honor, SO
they requested the gentleman to leave,
and the next morning very early he was
vending his way to more healthy eli.
mate-Schuyler county is not healthy
place for rebels-or perhaps he thought
the ignorant mud-sils could not appreciate
his legal talent. / wish, however, to say
to Union men in the North, to men Of
undoubted loyalty who wish to make q
pleasant home in besutiful and fertile
country, you will end this q very healthy
climate and hosts Of warm friends 10 vel.
come you. You will also 6nd plenty Of
rebel sympa,hizers who are anxious to
"sell out" and at cheap rate, and from
present indications this country will soon
be full Of loyal men and the rebels viii be
with their Copperbead brethren in Iowa.
This country is radical and will remaiu 80.
and radicalism here means something too.
So gentlemen come along and if "you are
Union you will 6nd warm and generous
friends and opening for any kind Of bust
ness.
With much respect to yourself and the
public, | am yours, &c., X.
THE PRESIDENTS ORDxR EppLAIsRD.
The following official dispatch from the
Provost Marshal General to Major Dun
can, his Deputy for this State, we copy
from the Davenport Gazette. 1t fully
explains the late order Of the President:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
PRevosT MARSHAL GEN. OFFICE,
WAsHISoToS, Feb. lst 1851.
To lHajor Thomas Duncan
1.-The Presidents order OF this date, q
copy OF which | herewith send you, for
Draft on the 10th of March for 500, 800
men, after dedacting all who ma be
raised prior 10 March lst, and no. here
tofore credited, IS equivalent to call for
goo, 900 men in addition to the 800 900
called for October l7th. Do everything
possible TO fill this as well a. the former
call, aud secure action at once, in
anticipation of the exact quotas which
will be announced from this Office as soon
as possible. Confer with the Governor
Immediately. JAS. B. Far.
Provost Marshal Gereral
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

TmE- Rock ISLAND RAILROAD BRIDGE
SUED FOR S75, 5,O00.-A libel has been
fled in the United States District Cour,
BY the Minnesota Packet Company against
the Rock Island Bridge. The damage:
are laid at $4,000, which it is alleges
will only cover the injuries sustained By
the vessels of the libellants from the &C.
ton Of the respondent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
One WHO'S INTERESTED
fes t.lr tate Nltl.
Northern Missouri correspondence.
LANCASTER, SCHUYLER CouErr,
MISSOURI, Feb. /, 1864

LANCASTER, SCHUYLER Couxrr,
MISSOURI, Feb. /, 1864.
Mr.. EDrToR Some "reminiscences OF
events in Northern Missouri NAV not be
wholly uninteresting TO your numerous
readers.
Lancaster, the county seat of Schuyler
county, is situated about six miles south
of the Iowa line. 1t has at one time been
very handsome and busy little town,
containing about eight hundred inhabi-
tants. There is fine brick Court House
on the public square, and there have been
three very neat houses Of Worship. But
war with its desolasing hand has been
here and left its mark. About one-third
of all the dwellingsafe either entirely torn
down or SO dilapidsted as to be untena-
bic. fences are demolished and two of'the
houses of worship where once was heard
the voice of prayer and praise have been
despoiled by traitorous hands because their
ministers eudeavored to stay the tide Of
the rebellion and from their pulpi,s pray
ed for the perpetuation of our glorious
Union.
Upon the breaking out of the rebellion
the leading men of the town, or such as
from their social position are generally
looked to as leaders, came out strong for
secession. Meetings were held at the
Court House and the people were har
rangued and counselled to hunt down
Union men like they would wolves. In
discriminate warfare was declared against
them and their families. The were forced
to leave their homes and lay in the thick.
cts to escape assassination untlrelef came
And the first that came was the gallan,
Major (now Governor) Stone, with de
tachment of the Sd Iowa.
The Union men then took COURAGE. the,
began to organize and show a hostile
front to rebellion, a running fight bcgar
and the village Of Lancaster was the scene
Of two or three conflicts, but the Unior
men through Militia organization were to,
much for the secesh and they gained
completely the upper hand. All tn,
leaders have been forced to leave and nov
the country is as quiet as any section o
Iowa and more determinedly loyal. Me,
dare not utter such sentiments here as th
Copperheads of Iowa are in the habit O
belching forth. Men who have bee,
forced to leave their homes at all season
of the year and all times of the day an,
night and seek safety by lying in tn
brush and in precipitate fight are no
going now to stand by and hear the vii
creatures bslch forth their foul treason
| Ha man presumes to do it they "mov
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Ship,CnnaI Around the Rapids and 20
Chicago.
We learn by special dispatch from Des
Moines that the Legislature has passed q


We learn by special dispatch from Des
Moines that the Legislature has passed a
memorial to Congress in favor of ship
canal from the Mississippi to Chicago, and
also in favor Of a canal around tie rapids.
These projects are of immense importance
to Iowa, and We trust that our members
of Congress will unite and put forth their
entire strength to secure their success at
Washington. .M
A canal around the rapids and canal
to Chicago are public improvements
which 60 together, and thus unite the
people of the entire State who are all in
terested in their speedy construction
And this is now the one great project of
internal improvement which fills the bill
for our State.
With the Missouri river and the Pa
ci6c railroad on the west, and the Missis-
sippi river and the ship canal on the east,
and the system of railroads already pro-
jected through the State, the people of
Iowa will have abundant facilities for
transportation and travel.
And there is no place in the State has
a deeper interest in the project than our
own city. With canal around the rap
ids, opening navigation above ana fur
nsh;ng inexhaustibe water power and
cheap transportation to the Lakes, our city
will become an important manufacturing
and commercial center.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

~ The Boston Transcript says: A
Doctor Of Divfsity in this vicinity, who
has become somewhat noted for his adhe.
sion to Ecclesiastical forms Of late, recent.
ly dsted several friendly notes to broth.
er clergyman, whose tendencies are in an
opposite direction, on Saints Days. Up
on receiving note dated Saint Thomas Q
Day, the recipient made reply on Mon
day, and dated his epistle "Washing
Day"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

Ey The ice was running SO yesterday
that it was impossible to get the Eastern
mail over A number of footmen crossed
in the forenoon and one or two in the af-
ternoon, but it was exceedingly danger
Gus and none but the most daring at
tempted it. The ice at the foot of the
rapids is piled up in huge piles and they
are still increasing as the water rises. 4
very little rise now will set it all ahoat.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

e5- The Dubuque Times says that all
the 18th Iowa Infantry but two hundred
and fifty have re-enlisted. and that they
were mustered. in on the 9th inst Those
who do not rc-enist will, it says, be placed
in the 35th to serve out their unexpired
term. The veterans will enjoy furlough
Of the usual time
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

aea- The officers OF the Horticultural So
ciety elected yesterday were:
Presidents. f. Carey; Vice Presi-
dent-Howard Tucker Secre,ary-E. H
Wickersham; Treasurer-B. s. Mer-
rlam.
At the close of the meeting Mr.. Geo.
Q. Hilton presented the members with a
fine lot of pears-"Winter Nellis' and
nBeuerre Easter" which were pronounced
excellent by general consent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Rally Reuna the WooA.Pns.
The following song We copy from the
Washington Qo~a) Press, and is dedica-
ted to the "Saw-Buck Rangers" Of that
city. 1t breathes the true sentiment

Rally round the weodpile-rsIiy again
shouting the bsttle-cry of freedom
Rally from the West-rslly from the East
shouting the bsste-ery Of freedom
The women forever-lnrrah, boys, hnrrah,
Down with the forest trees, up with the saw
Then we'll rally round the woodpe, rally once again.
Shouting the battic-cry u freedom
Rally round the pie-in spite u on storm
Shouting the tattle-cry u freedom
Wen rally round the woodiile, aud keep the women
warm,
Shouting the bsttle-cry u freedom 81
The Union forever, ke
Come all ye gallant yonugsers with muscle firm and
strong,
Shouting the batflc-cry N freedom
We u up all tile wood and then Join in the song
Shouting the battiecry Of freesiomi
The Union fr-Yer-rou on the Union ball
God help the soldier boys-liod bless them ali
o. We rally round ne spers and u all their
wussi.
Shouting the bsiticcry Of freedom,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

nea- Col. Busy says that FIVE hundred
recruits are wanted for the Third Iowa
Cavalry 10 fill the regiment up to the
maximum Of | 800 men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

DEnING HOUSE EAssEMBLIEs.-Thel last
of the series will take place this evening,
(Friday) the 9th inst.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

Es a large number OF copies Of the
Presidents Amnesty Proclamation have
been printed in The Cherokee language
for distribution among the rebellious In-
dians.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

Ex'- At a meeting of the Keokuk Ty-
biographical Union No. SO, held last eve
ming, vote of thanks was rendered to
the Young America Fire Company for
the use of their Hall on that occasion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
Careless Busiuess Men


On another side of this subject i, NAV
be stated that it is not possible for man
TO be careless in business affairs, or un.
mindful Of his business obligations, with
out being weak or rotten in his personal
character. Show me a man who never
pays his notes when they are due, and who
shuus the payment of bis bills when it is
possible, and does both these things as
habit, and shall see man whose moral
character is, beyond all question, bad
We have had illustrious examples of this
lack of business exactness. We have had
great men who were in the habit Of bor-
rowing money without repaying it, or
apologiziug for not repaying it, We have
had great men whose business habits were
simply scandalous-who never paid bill
unless when urged and worried, and who
expended for their personal qualification
every cent of money they could lay their
hands upon. These deinquencies have
been apologized for as among tie eccen-
tricities of genius, or as that unmindful-
ness of small affairs which naturally at
tends all greatness Of intellect and intel
lectuaf effort but the world has been too
easy with them, altogether. | could
name great men-and the names of some
of them arise before the readers of this
leiter-who We're a,roeiously dishonest
do not care how great these men were.
| do not care how many amiable. and ad
Inirable traits they possessed. They were
dishonest and nntrustworthy men in
their business relations, aud that simple
fact condemns them. am ready to be-
lieve anything bad Of man who habitu.
ally neglects TO fulfill his business obliea.
tions. Such man is certainly rotten al
heart. He is not to be trusted with a
public responsibility. or rum bottle, orr
woman.
WoMAN's TEMPER.-No trait of char.
aeter is more valuable in female than
the possession of sweet temper. 1t i.
like the flowers that spring up 10 our
pathway, reviving and cheering US LEI
q man go home at night, wearied and
worn by the tolls of the day, and how
soothing is word dictated by good dis
position. 1t is sunshine falling upon hi
heart. Hejs happy, and the cares of lft
are forgotten. A sweet temper has
soothing influence over the mind. of
whole family. Where it is found in tn,
wife and mother, you observe kindnes
and love rredominating over the natura
!. feelings of the heart. Smiles, kind word
and looks, characterize the children, ant
peace and love have their dwelling there
Study. then, to acquire and retain
sweet temper. 1t is more valuable thai
gold it captivates more than beauty, an,
to the elsse of life it retains all its fresh
ness and pewsr.--[ English Paper.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

Ssg- The large bounties offered by the
Government bring out large numbers OF
volunteers and recruiting is going on ac-
lively In all parts Of the State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

Ly- Our thanks are due to Senator
McCrary aud our Representatives at Des
Moines for interesting documents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

~ We have large size Singer Sew
ing Machine for sale, cheap for cash.
Feb. 4-lw VENcILL & JONES.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

SALOON FOR SALE in a good business
part of the city. Apply at No. 2o7 Main
street. It.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

ES- Look on the inside Of to days pa
per for interesting reading manner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
THE CITY.

Tsee advertisement for Spring Course Of Medical
Lectures.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
ETThe following is the weekly report
of J. c. Todd, State Agent of Iowa SOL
diers in United States General Hospital !:
Kaagrk. Iown. Jan,larr I Istl.


KsogrK Iowa, January 1 1864.
DIED
Private Robert Richmond sth Infantry, Co X January
private Gcorge W House, sth Infantry Co l. January
81 ofchronic diarraua
private Nm u, kenney, III, Infantry Co G. jan 22d Of
e. snic tlarriseea.
private Aaron Smith, SD Infantry O. l. Jan 9th.
chronic diaTri.oss-
Private William Burris Sd Cavalry CO A. January 18th.
cf congestion af brain.
: DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE.
pr,ete stephen Gordon 26,h Infantry, Co b. Jany .h
z in5nry Of the back.
Private Thomas Powell Seth Infantry, Co A. Jany lth
fracture OF right le-
Private Giles H. Mead 10th Infantry 60 H. Jany 9TH
dis use Of heart.
Private Joseph Wimeneer, 9th Infantry, Co D, Jany
Ga. ctronic rheumatism.
Private Eliiah Mosher, Cd Infantry, Co. g. Jan'y 10th
Eun shot wound.
Private BENZ Hollingsworth. lst Cayalry CO T. Jan'y
l6sh ssta Joss al iglt eye.
Private Abrah sutsnan lst Cavalry, Co G. Jany'lsth
esia8 3Nut.
Private Henry Hner, zlst Infsntsy Co X Jany 18th
Private Thes Mitchell slst Infantry Co a. Jary 21st
chronic br0seh4ss
Private Cyrus Maple Goth Infantry Co X, Jany I'D
complete las- of NisiaA.
Private John Dayton lagh Infantry Co l. Iany Goth
chronic diarrllpa.
Private Allion Bunker, lot Cavalry Co T. Jany 26sh
chronic diarrluea.
Private " Ley. 9th Infantry, Co II, Jan.y Goth
disease Of heart
Private John 0glesbee, sth Infantry Co A. Jsny 2oth
contraction Of knee joint.
Private William Mulvane, 2Sth Infantry, Co l. Jan,
.pth, inilrmity of age.
Private John shuniarr 4th Infantry Co l. Jsay dat
gun shot wound In left leg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

~ The entire Union ticket was elect
ed in Wheeling, w. ", %. Wednesday
lest, By majoeiiss running from 20 to 100.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05

sg L. 6. Sleight shipped l04 tons of
prairie chickens from Marshalltown two
or three weeks since. ase asss es
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-02-05
JUVENILE BOOKS.

40 Nj MIS- SION AGENC
~
The subscriber pays the highest price in cash for ALI
kinds Of Produce and viii furnish goods tgrocegcs} to or
der at keokuk prices with addition Transportation and
iucidenfaIs.
Adventures Idaho will do we'll to cali before making
purchases o. TOWER
Pennington. Jan 26, 81. d3,n
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1864-08-09
rn.. ore., E.our.,sn Down East.

At mseting:of the Board Of Trade OF the
city Of Portland, held last Saturday evening,
extensive prepsrstions were laid out for the
contemplated visit to that city Of the congres.
sionai COMMITTEE on the Defences of the
Northeastern Frontier" a...s.'5-! d
At this meeting the following committees
were appointed: ~ ,.. ..os9..o!a ..a
On Ffnances-Hon. A. W. II. Clapp, W. L.
southsrd and James o. Brown. '-..l. :.
On Inyitati ons-Messrs. John A. Poor, X.
x, Upham and A. Z. Stevens. .'t
On Transportation, Gunnery and Military
sAlutes- Messrs. Israel Washburn, Jr., T. h.
Spring and Jonas h. Perley. ! > ..
On Refreshments--Meess N, o. Cram, W.
+. Stafford, H. l. Robinson aud y. o. Libby.
On Leyee-Messrs. II. N. Jose, p. II. Brown
James Z. Carter, Henry Fox, q. ~. hsrrV.'
and II. II. Furbish. = y.aI ..r