Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-04-09

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Total expenses since Jan. l, 64.... .$4io'eV1 =.
These fgurss. il is proper to observe, DO not
include the expenses Of the Cemmisssry Os.
partmsot, which would swell the sum ssvsrs'
Thousands Of dollars more.
The expenses Of the Office for the month o.
March were considerably heavier than during
any previous month since the ofhes was
opened. The business Of the Office is eonss-
qusntIy matsrislly Increased. In conducting
its affairs COL 0risr and his excellent corps OF
assistants d;splay great industry. We are es-
pscially under obligations TO our friend Frank
Brainard. who runs the books Of the institss
tion, for the above figures.
TAxRs.-In oil matters where we can
possibly get along with light local taxation,
II should be done. We must undergo priva-
lions In order tobs the better able to meet
The great demand that 10 soon 10 be made
upon the purses Of the people. It is becom
Ing to light very fest that. the policy OF de-
fraying our military expenses BY issuing
Treasury notes or currency Of any kind i' ru-
inous, and in order to meet the present ns-
tionsl expenses, most rigid system Of taxa
tion must be resorted to- II it costs three
hundred million Of dollars per annum to carry
on this war, let the people be taxed to that
extent. Either that or reputation and su.h
. financial tornado a. never before sweps
down the last vestigss of prosperity. For
thiS9eason we say, give rs light local taxes
for the day is 1t hand when the national taxi
will be immense. It's better 70 forsgo luxsr-
lee at home than to rush uuprepared int the
Jaws Of the coming financial whirlwind. Lot
10 not 20 mad with extravagancs but prepare
for the crisis.
CANNING WEA7HRR.-Asf for wea-
ther, the individual engaged In the propoga-
ton Of ducks, could ask for nothing more pro.
pitious Dsslers in umbrellas delight 10 this
psreeptlblc dawpness. and good housewives
take delight in these evident signs Of vet
weather. thst their cistsrns may be filled to
filed to the brim for Mondays washing. The
river men are in scstasiss of delight at this
second delugs, which will 90 swell the volume
Of the river as carry their boats Of greatest
draught in safety over the rapids. Thus We
see what brings the blues to one affords hap
niness to another. Let no one be selfish
What displsasss one pleases another. Con-
tep,ment, . clear conscience, and dollar or
two." are great virues.
MorRY MADE EAsY.-We feel it to be
our duty once more to impress upon the minds
OF our readers the importance Of transplanting
trees into their yards and aboo: their home
sssaps this epring. Let Us bsautify our city
and in no other gay can it bs done 90 well
and at so little expense, as.by lsvying eon'rl-
butions upon the forest. Money spent this
way rspays the proprietor ten.fold 10 . very
few years. 1t not only enhances the value Of
his own property and greatly conducss to bis
comfort. bot It improves and enriches the city
and makes it more pleasant and attractive
sull, Don't mind few dollars outlay when
such re wards follow. Now is the time to
make this improvement;
SPLENDID Stock OF JEwELRY.-The
place for ladids and gentlemen to look for bar.
gains in jswelry. watches and silver plated
goods is at Rutenbsck's, 16 LsClairs Row
He has recently made extensive additions to
his stock, snd now offers the finest and most
slaborately made settle, pins. rings, bracelets.
plain and set With precious stones, watches Of
every description plated silver ware, ca'sors'
ice pitchers, fruit and cake dishes. butter
plates, sugar bowls, napkin rings. sugar tongs
pie and fruit knives, tankards, goblsts ETC., Of
lates. styles and most perfect finish. he In
vites inspection, nd he is sure be can suit both
% to quality and price. This 10 the only com.
plets stock Of fjswelry in the city. Never fail
TO call at Ruten beck 3.