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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

DlsREspEcrrrL.-In another part Of this
issue We publish an article from the Dubu-
que Times which is rather severe on the pat
riotism Of our city. 1t is remarkable that
the republican papers throughout the state
are disposed to give our town fits on ac-
count of its short comings in furnishing men
for the war. Surely they cannot forget
that this is the banner republican city Of
Iowa; and that being the case, how dars
they be so disrespectfal as to. question her
patriotism, when according to the aboliten
doctrine she is just wallowihg in loyalty to
the government. Surely this , not kind
- IVsnesys aaoialf 4a si.seefe s.i1 p
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

IxPRovExysrs.-The surprise Of the red
man on seeing the first flint lock mnsket-
which was brought by the pale face from
across the great waters, is recorded IN the
history Of the American republic as beng
very great. In turn, however, the paleiace
has seen cause for wonder in the marvellous
productions of Colt, Dahlgreen, Armstrong
and others. Improvements in all branches
Of mechanics quite as prominent are numer-
ous, Among the most conspicuous are those
applied to Sewing machines during the past
thace years Much is being said about the
well known machines Of for,ncr years, a
great portion Of which we admit is truth
fully stated. While we allow that many
points Of excellence exist in such machines
as were offered to the public in confidence
as to their being the best then knorn; VIC
also wish to cali the attention of our readers
to the fact that rapid progress has been
made in producing machines for general fam
ly use ; the inventors and manufacturers
having profited by the experience Of others.
The complication Of many Of those ma
chimes hitherto favorably known, the un-
pleasant noise of some, lack Of reliability,
and an inclegancc of form in others-hayc
all been subjects Of consideration. To bring
out machine capable CT doing all kinds Of
work that could possibly be required Of it
in a family one that would be reliable, cas-
lily managed and not liable to get ont Of re-
pair; and one that would be an ornament
to any lady's house in short, to produce q
machine in which arc combined 6ednty and
utility, has been the aim Of the Florence
Sewing Machine Company. The esteem in
which these machines arc held by the pub
lie, is fully attested by referring to the in
creased demand which this company is hav-
ing for their unrivaled machines. In addi-
ton to the lock or shuttle stitch, SO long
acknowledged the nc plus ultra Of sewing
machine stitches-the Florence makes the
Init double lock; (the great clacticity Of
which has never been questioned, and last
but not least the double knot stitch, which
for durability ard strength is unapproached
The four different stitches are made on one
and the same machine and without compli-
cation Of macliinery-and all of them pre-
sent the same appearance on both sides Of
the cloth. The Florence is the only machine
capable Of sewing from right to left OF from
left to rightthc reversible feed being 50
simple that it is easily regulated by 4 child
ten years Of age-and is very valuable for
fastening the ends of seams. As sewing
machine men are prone to represent their
respective machines Us TIE bc4t--we give
you our word for t--you should, before pur-
chasing one Of any kind, send to Mc,srs.
Vim. II. Sharp Il Co., No 100 Washington
street, Chicago, for samples Of sewing, de-
scriptiye circulars, etc, or cali on Miss r.
b. Clngham, Forests block, corner Of ID
and Perry streets, try the Florence thor
oughly then Judge for yourselves.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

DrsAPPEARISG.-An old and familiar land
mark, tho stecple Of the old Presbyterian
Church Of this place, has nearly disap-
peared from sight. The bell is to be re-
moved to the bclfry Of St Lukc's.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

OrrlCE OF TIE DAyENPoRr DEMOCRAT,
Thursday evening, May II, 1864.
FLoua. se.4o@7. 90 wholesale; ss.oo@s.40 re
tail.
WHEAr-11GWlI7.
BAELEY.-$l .oJtGl. 20.
OArs.-66@5S.
CogN.-1S0s2.
WHITE BEANs.-f2. .0o@2.50.
FLAxsEsD.- 12.V1l2.25.
TiNoTMY.-x2. 9502.a 81.
CLovEa.-$7 .ooet7.z5.
POrArOEs.-5oMJ5.
BrTrER-25c.
Ices -1Oc,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

CALL ARorND.-Just received by express
late novelties in cloth hats and caps Also
infants, misses and ladies' straw goods. =
For the latest styles at the lowest prices
always 90 to Farrand's. sign of the big hat,
corner of Brady and Second streets.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

Observation-Disclosures is especially
directed to the card Of Mr.. Weld, in anoth-
er column. In his employ is Mr.. p. b.
Jones, most experienced and talented ar.
tist, who will be sure to give the fullest sat-
'tisAs6on. ~ only asks 1 trial.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

The Second Cavalry is now waiting for
transportation If that can be procured the
regiment will leave tomorrow morning for
the seat Of war
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

LIvELY-The Gate city says that Col.
Culbertson, now at keokuk, expects to have
a regiment organized at that place and ready
10 march by the middle Of the present week.
There are several companies already in
CAMP
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

ANOTHER RAlD.-Thc police made another
descent upon several houses Of bad rcpute
last night and succeeded in capturing sew
eral of their inmates, which were brought
into Court this morning, and the city trca-
sury was enriched by hundred dollars or
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

GENERAL ORDERS NO. Is.
I. The enlistment Of Minors under the call for one
hundred days men will be governed BY the OF Con-
gress, approved February 18Th, 1562, as follows:,
seo And be it further enacted That the 9th ssc Of
the act Of the twen.yeigt,:of September, eighteen
hupd,ed and fifty, providing for the discharge the
service Of MINORS enlisted without the consent Of
their Parents Guardians. be- and the is hereby
repealed Provided. hereafter person under age Of
eighteen shall be mustered into the United States
vice. aud the oath of enlistment taken by the recruit
shal! be conclusive as 10 his age.
H. From the foregoing II will be observed that in the
enlistment Of minors eighteen tho consent Of the
parents or guardians necessary, and il any are
enlisted under that age the oath Of enlistment by the
recruit shall be conclusive a. to his are.
By order Of the Governor.
n. D. BAKER,
Adjutant General Of Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17
Relief Of Soldiers Families.

oUR GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEVIED TWO
" mills tax on all taxable property for 1894
and 1866 for the relief Of Soldiers Families, and
makes il the duty of the Assessors to report q
list of all soldiers and marines, privates, non
commissioned officers and musicians now in the
service. disabled or dead having families. The
word family under this act means the wife, de-
pendent children, brothers or sisters under -
Years aged and infirm depsndcnt parents. The
company. reeipent, battery, battalion or organi-
zstion must Be marked. also the ages Of the wife,
children and parents. Please come inmedjatels
-'A '''' -. - FRAxCIS 0CHs, 4
e 59 City Aasessos, d
~ Nsrahars Once.
..s.z West sfae Il needy between ~ nd "a. !
DAxueVis. 10 III, 1es5.-dsw
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

NKw GooDs are arriving at Whisler's cy-
cry day by express. The ladies' will find
the best styles and the most moderate prices
at that store
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17
DAILY DEMOCRAT.

sH. PETTixsriL Co. No. 81 Park Row, New York
ap1 state eet Boston, agents In those cities
and authorised take advertisements and subscrip
tlons for At lowest rates.
c. H. ecaivEs. 35 Dearborn street, Chicago. h au-
thorised 10 receive advert Tor this paper.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

\ I.oSc Si.ssIoS-I.ast Friday evening
the case of Ncwcomb VS. kiser was given to
to the jury, after an attempt to fastcn the
crime Of purjury upon the defendant. Late
! this afternoon no verdict had been found,
and we es.informcd that Judge Richman
says they must stay out during the whole
week unless they find verdict.
There is not little humbug in these
days, and not the least Of iiumbugs is the
| jury system, as we often see it conducted.
Twelve sensible men get into the box and
hear the evidence. The evidence is ex-
planned to them carefully by the attorneys,
and the Judge lays down the law The
twelve are to decide as to whether the
plaintiff or defendant is right,
A few hours mature deliberation by them
selves ought to be sufficient time in which
to make up their minds. 1t is enough, and
being once made up and finding that there
is q radical difference of opinion as to the
ftcts, what right has Judge tc tell them
that they must agree If YOU don't.
you shal; stay put 9 week What none
sense 1t Is barbarism. If person is
conrinced of fact, no length of time spent
in the jury room will cause him to change
that opinion, though the idea that he has to
remain in custody till he changes his vote,
may induce him to perjure himself before
God and man, and agree to what in his heart
he feels to be wrong. No man who has not
mind of his own ought to set on a jury,
and having made up his mind he should
sooner consent to be struck hy lightning
than to willingly injurc the man whom he
verify believes is innocent.
We do not apply these remarks to the
case mentioned-not particularly-but tt
al wherein juries are cocrced by judge IN
to giving verdict under threats Of being
deprived Of their liberty.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

The only place to get watch that is
worth the trouble of carrying is to 60 to
Curry's lie has the best.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17
STR AYED.

4 DARK BAYMARE. 4YEARS OLD, WITH
~ . small white spot between the eyes, and q
small sore on the neck, caused by. the collar.
strayed from the proprietor on Friday evening
last liberal reward will be paid TO any person
giving information where said mare can be found,
Il the saloon Of b. II. Lahrmsnn, corner OF Rip
lev and I'd or Andrew Bennon. myl6-d3t*
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

Bound OvER.-Thc trial of Higgins and
Wallace for robbery, was brought to close
las evening, and each ofthc defendants were
bound over in the sum Of 81 800 for their
appearance at the November term Of the
District Court Being unable to give bail
to tho above amount, they were sent to
board at the tcklcy House
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

4 CHIID'S CARRIAGE WITH THREE
1Awhees and double top, lined with ena,neled
cloth, pointed black, and with ornamental pan
els. was stolen from the sidewalk in front of NV
store yesterday. A suitable reward will be paid
for It's recovery. FRED. DEUTsCHMAEN
may II 43 BIady street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

SPEAKisG about clothes, fashions and the
like, puts US III mind that the best dressed
men in the city are those who get their
tailoring done at Sam Pcrys He always
sells low: always suits bis customers and
is always accommodating to crerybodo. :
New styles gents furnishing goods just
opened
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

DR.. FARRAEp, the Spanish Physician,
who has been practicing at the Scott House,
has removed to Main street, opposite the
Piano Forte Warcrooms, between Front and
Second streets, where he may be consulted
upon all chronic diseases. His rooms are
crowded daily. myl7dlw-wlm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17
To-Day's Advertisements,
YIELDS
: EDisOfSsrNishsc .EEoDsias /!

Car. Main aa3 s -oad So,
PHOTOGRAPHS g. AMBROTY PES
Taken III The highest .ylc Of The AT.
Particular attention given to cnlarging from our
Daeurieoiypes ana Ambroypes o, deceased per-
sons ana children. myI7 d6w
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

\ letter from Maj l.. NJ. Bufogd, dated
Rappahannock Station, the 18TH states tn;
he was ordered 10 repeat direct to Gen Burn
side, and was pushing along for that purpose
as fast as possible. He met Maj Quincy
Mcneil, whc was wounded in the foot and
was making his way to the rear, quite will
satirfied with himfclf. Maj. Bnford will be
in the fight as soon as he can reach the
front--Rock Island Argus.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

Col. WV. HALL, of the 1lth Iowa In
iantry, is NOW commanding the I'd brigade,
18th Army Corps, with 1t. c. b. Weir, of
the same regiment, as \. A. \. g. The
brigade is composed OF the lth, 10Th and
a detachment from the 18th Iowa Infantry,
together with the o3d Indiana, and is now
stationed at Clifton, Tenn, awaiting sup
plies.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

\ FIGHT.-Last evening a ineddlesomc
fellow entered the house of Il citizen on To-
wa street, near the Pennsylvania House,
and commenced to show of in very un-
gcntlcmanly manner. Line of battle was
formed Immediately and the intruder was
handled in a style more effective than dig
nified right on the spot The lesson taught
was such as the fellow will be apt to re-
member for some time to come.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

New York NTarketS.
Ssw YoKK, May II.
Cofrox-Quiet at SAC.
FLouR-lo cents higher $7.lo@7. 20 for extra;
$.3517.5 IS for supertine.
WnEAr-lQ92c higher. $l.58@1sa for Chicago
Spring; $l.5S(9l. l.sa Milwaukee Club; q e40l ~
wintor red
CoRN-$l.39 for old mixed.
OATs-S7@SS.
PoRx-iiigner. $2s.75 mess.
LARp--l49l4Ic.
WHIsKT-&i.Ya.
New York Stock Market.
New York, May II.
Gold 71sss.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

NARROW EscAPE.-Many Of our citizens
will remember a young man by the name
of Rust who used to reside in this, and
was a clerk in the office Of Boomer & Boy
ington, bridge builders. This young is
Major in orc Of the Illinois regiments, and
recently come near losing his life at the
hand Of rebel sharpshooter He was out
on duty when unexpectedly bullet struck
him on the crown Of the head, 'just in the
spot where the hair parts, but fortunately
no more serious damage than to tear up
an inch or two Of the scalp was realized.
1t was remarkably close shave.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-17

improving Fifth street extends no farther
than the cast side Of Iowa street. We
should like to know why this work is not
extended along that street in front of the
Bnrtis House! Surely in no one place is
that street so much used as in front of that
establishment, and that is reason enough
why the improvement should be made in
that locality. Will the authorities please
give the public the reason, III plain terms,
why this is not done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-24
PROM EUROPE.

New YORK, March 93-fhs steamer City Of
Washington, from Queenstown on the losn' mas
arrived.
out.
Lords In the Alexandra case was hxed for the
Durine the debate in the House OF Lords, on
Austro. Prussian course unjustifiable.
The answer Of Denmark relative to the Con-
ference is expected In q few days. II she as.
sent, negotiations will be commenced; other
wise the war Will 60 on.
Earl Shaftesbury urges that British neet be
semitic the Baltic to watch the Austrian vessels
there.
Earl Russell said the channel squadron was
at home, and could be sent, il destr able, At the
shortest notice.
The Austrians have made further advance
toward Jutland.
The investment of Frederick by the allies
was expected In few days.
The Prussian headquarters are at Monsold,
on the frontier OF JutlaDd
It Is rumored, but not confirmed, that the
Russian Imperial Guards are ordered to the
Prusslan frontier.
The London Times. from commercial point
OF view, counsels tnacsion on the part Of Eng.
land.
The Archduke Macmillan continues in Par.
il. It Is asserted that a loan cannot be negot.
ated until he Is established in Mexico.
There are no tidings Of the pirate Alabama
Denmark
Rolling, March Site Prussian loss was
two killed and two wounded, The Aus TRANS
are advancing en- Veile.
HAMBURG, March S-Aftefnoon.-A severe
battle has been Tough. between the Austrians
and the Danes, near Veile. The Danes sus-
tanned heavy loss, and q number OF Aus.
trains were killed and wounded. Details are
still wanting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-24
OPTICAL STUPIDITY.


The agricultural bureau Of the Interior De.
RArtment has been much annoyed and embar-
re Led for some time past by unnecessary delay
at the New York custom. house in passing
csckages Of seed purchased by that bureau in
Europe for general distribution In this country,
e. order to introduce here new and improved
European varieties OF vegetables, plants, &c.
BY way Of illustrating how and why these
delays occur, we may notinappropriatelym men
0oE that among q lot Of seed reaching that GUS
Con- house more than a fortnight since Is a lot
OF seed OF the "yellow lupin," q leguminous
(oTase plant, designed to be tested here this
season. The appraiser having it IN charge
fsncied he "smelt mice" in 1t. Or, in other
woI ds, that it was something from which " ex-
trait de Lubin," q costly French perfume,
ocsring high rate OF duty, is manufactured
LUbin being the name OF the inventor and pat
entee Of the article, who died . dozen years
&C. by the by. So MIR. Appraiser detains not
only that package, but all the Patent Once
SEED arriving in the same ship until he may be
able to learn the difference between yellow
SIE:n seed and the basis OF manufacturing M.
Iutin's celebrated perfumes. In the mean.
GLle, the season for sending out the detained
seeds Is drawing SO near 70 a close Is that it is
BY 60 me- ans i'm possible that before q common
sense idea can be hammered into the thick skull
OF the man Of red tape OF the New York GUS
tom house, all chance Of using the seed in ques-
Eon will be lost to the agricultural bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-24
HHW YORK RArKs-sBcoND no
CONGRESSIO
THURSDAY, March 81

THURSDAY, March u.
SENAfD.-Mr. Lane, OF Ind, from the Com.
mttee on Military Affairs, reported favorably
on the bill to increase the rank, pay and emoi.
uments Of the Provost Marshal General. III
proposes to give that officer the rank and emol-
uments OF brigadier general.1
Mr.. Morgan presented q memorial OF Moses
Y. Beach, proprietor Of the New York Sun,
asking the remission OF the Government tax
on his paper for the 2sth OF March, in order
that he might give the entire receipts Of the
day TO the Sanitary Commission.
The bill to prevent interference Of the mill
tary in elections in States, came up as the un.
finished business, and Mr. Howard proceeded
with his speech from yesterday in opposition
thereto, and in review OF the position OF Ken
lucky in the early part Of the present struggle
HoueR.-Mr. Blaine, OF Name, offered a
resolution which was agreed to, instructing tbs
COMMITTEES on the Judiciary to inquire into the
expectancy OF proposing an amendment to the
constitution OF the United States, by striking
ont the article which forbids the laying of g
tag on articles exported from any State.
Mr.. Morris, Of Ohio introd ueed bill amend.
atory OF the act to establish the Metropolitan
Police; which was referred TO the Committee
for the District OF Columbia.
The House resumed the confederation OF the
bill reported from the COMMITTEES on Military
Affairs, declaring the Delaware Bay and RarI.
tan Railroad 70 Be military aud post route.
Mr.. Broomall, OF Pa, opposed the bill, among
was to use the road for military and postal
purposes, for there were laws already in exis-
tence authorizing the road thus to be used.
Mr.. Garfield, OF Ohio, advocated the bill,
maintaining that II was notorious that the
means of communication between Washington
and New York were sadly deficient. The
GovernD ent has the right 10 feed Itself and the
army, and therefore it has the right to use the
means for that purpose.
The morning hour expired, and the subject
went over probably till Thursday nexs.)
The House concurred in the report OF the
Committee OF Conference on the Military
Academy Bill.
The House In Committee Of the Whole on
the State OF the Union. resumed the consfdera.
tion Of The amendatory National Bank bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-24
LOCAL NEWS.

ARREsrKp FOB AN AssAuLr.-Several weeks
since, man named Queenan, went to the
house OF James Clarke, on Sd street, between
+ and g streets (Island,) and after they had
drank several times in company with one
Green, Clarke proposed to Queenan to have a
sparring match and knock at each others hats
for drinks. The latter at first refused, but at
last accepted the challenge, and several rounds
passed between them. A scuffle ensued and
Clark it Is alleged, was injured internally to
such an extent that his life is now dsspaired OF.
When the scufle commenced Mrs. Clarke ran
off for the police. leaving Green in the room,
and when che returned they had lett. Green
died after this from natural causes, and some
two weeks since, Mrs. CLARK procured war
rant for the arrest OF Queenan, but the officers
failed until last night to secure him, when he
crossed the path OF officer Gibson, and he was
taken to the 10th precinct station where JUS
tice Boswell heard the case, and held Q ueenan
to bail for his appearance at court. The nc-
cust does dot deny that he had a scutfis with
Clark, but allege. that he acted in self defense,
CLARK having commenced it by seizing him bv
the collar and refusing to leI him go. There
was but one witness examined, Mrs. Clark, J
and she could not testify to the whole transac-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-03-24
TEIEGRAPHIC NEWS.
GOOD NEWS FROM THE RED RIVER
EXRE DlflON.
IoRT DE RUSsHY CAPTURED. WITH ELEyE.
GUNS, PROM THE REBEL GEN. TAYLOR.
500 REBEL PRISONERS CAPTURED.

CINCINNATI, March ga dispatch from
Cairo says: 1--WE have good news from the
Red River expedition, which comes from I'M
doubted authority. Gen. A. J. Smith landed
his forces from transports a few miles below
Fort DE Russey. The rebel General Dick Tay-
lor promptly marched against him with his
whole force, and attacked him in his rear. Gen.
Smith, instead Of attempting TO keep up his
communication with the river, proceeded by
forced marches towards the fort. When Tay-
lor saw the trick, he started for the same des-
tination. and for time the race seemed doubt
full; bat finally the Yankees came In about
three hands ahs capturing the fort and ele ven
guns, four OF them PARROTS, one 11-inch, and
several 80 pounders, and also 800 prisoners.
"This gives Gen. Smith a strong foothold on
the country and will enable the Admiral to
proceed to Alexandria with his gunboats with.
out opposition.