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, 1864-07-11
MORNING.


Morn again with golden pencil
Tints the curtain Of the East,
And again its robes Of tinsel
Standeth at her holy chahed
Making ready for the feast'
Gently flushing,
Gently blashing,
Like bride before the priest.
Oh, what holy thoughts come DER US
As we drink the morning balm!
As we view the field before US, -
As we Join the pleasant chorus
OF the mornings holy psalml t54
As we wander,
As we ponder, -
In the mornings blessed calm.
Thoughts Of other, happier hours,
Come to US with memories rife;~
And again we seek the bowers
Where we used to gather flowers
In the morning march of life;
Memories greet Us, 49, !
~. PLEASURES greet Us.
Net unstained by care or strife.
"a zll il-.--as-s - ii . =
oh, how much Of life Is wasted
IN this socalled world Of bliss;
How much pleasure-gain is blasted -
How much happiness untasted-
How much pleasure do We miss,
( ~ Just by keeping 2. = =
Dull eyes sleeping
Such holy morn as this!
Happy, happy, blessed morning!
* May my soul retain the view; ss
Ere the evening lamps are burning,
May the holy picture warning
Teach me 10 begin anew. 852 4 =
Guide me cheerful,
Make me prayerfnl.
sn Till lifS's pilgrim day IS through.
, 1864-07-11
PUGET SOUND HERALD
CHARLES PRoscH,
Editor and Proprietor.

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

TnE REsuLr.-The official vote Of this
county we give elsewhere. Again the de-
mocracy Of old Scott are beaten -outnum-
bered-out-votcd, two to one, but they are
not conquered. Those who have stood gal
lantly by their colors through all these past
four years and borne them aloft through
the most adverse and trying circumstances
are not going to finch now. That same
spirit of determination burns Is brightly
now that wc are defeated as before. It is
not with us to fight and then surrender,
but fight and then prepare to fight again.
We are whipped but we are not conquered
we are outnumbcred but not dismayed; !;
we arc compelled to fall back but it is only
to our entertainments where we will recu-
pcrate our energies and prepare our forces
for another, another and il need be still an
other struggle, but we will rescue the land
Il som the hand Of its enemies and carry out
the plan originally made by our honorcd
revolutionary fathers. Let no democrat
faltcr in defeat but plant himself more firm
II upon his principles and be ready for the
next contest. There are fourteen hundred
and twenty-five lion-hearted democrats in
Scott county. They will not svervea hair.
Your cause is riGht-stand By il.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

TnE VOICE OF THE PEoPLR.-Libcrty is
one Of the dearest blessings which our FORE
fathers have handed down to US. It was
purchased by the blood Of many . valiant
revolutionary hero; has been guarded by =
Washington, jefferson, Clay and Web
ster. But dearer still to the hearts Of .
people is that world renowned remedy
known As Goes Cough Balsam. It cures
like magic the most violent attacks Of
Group, and is indispensable In every family
Of children. Colds, sudden ceughs, sore
throat, hoarsness, and infamed lungs are
instantly AMI surely cured BY its timely
use. No cough mixture has ever been
known that equals it, which aecounts fof
its great popularity with III classes. The
young and old-the rich aud poor-physi.
clans druggists-an III who have evsr
tested Il speak il the highest terms Of its
merite We ~ to our readers-buy Il and
tsyN.. Il costs but 40c. the bottle, contains
twice ~ much medicins As you can obtsiu
in any other way at the same cost, and I'll
our drug stores keep Il.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

ORDERED FoRwARD.-From the following
disp,tch 70 Maj. Duncan, it will be seen that
the powers that be, have ordered all soldiers
absent on flrlough, to report for duty at
their respective military positions They
received leave Of absence for the purpose Of
coming home to vote, and having voted
should return at once. Read the letter:
WAsHrxGroS, Nov. IL, 1864.
To Major Thomas Duncan:
The Secretary Of War has ordered that all
officers and enlisted men absent from their
commands shall return to the same ilnmcdi
ately, and all furlouehs and leaves Of absence
are revoked, except as to commissioned otfi-
GERS absent on sick leave, in order, or by
virtue Of certificate Of disability duly filed as
required by the regulation Of the War De-
partment. All officers and employees Of
this Bureau are ordered 10 make special cf-
forts to secure prompt and thorough com
pliance with the Sccretary's order. Men
who arc absent from General Horitals will
be returned to the Hospital from which they
werc f,rloughed. An others will be sent BY
Provost Marshals to their respective posts,
companies or regiments il the same are with
in convenient reach. II not they win be sent
TO the nearest general rendezvous, to be for
warded thence a. soon % possible. The in
tention is 70 put every man belonging in the
military service on his proper duty, or at his
post 1t once Oficcrs Of the Bureau will af
ford every facility for the prompt and con-
vcnicnt return Of all, in compliance with the
order All who make themselves deserters,
by failing to report, will be arrested and re-
turned with charges.
JAS. B. Far,
Provost Marshal General.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

TnE TABLEAux.-The prospect If deci-
dedly rich and interesting time at LeClaire
Hall on Friday evening, is improving every
day. The labor Of producing the most in
teresting tableaux ever witnessed in this
city. is in competent hands, and the public
may rest assured that there will be no dis
appointment to those who attend. Besides
the pleasure Of spending pleasant evening
will be added the gratifying assurance that
the proceeds are to be applied to most
worthy object-that Of providing a home
for the friendless. Let the public bear this
in mind, and the fair sons and daughters Of
our city fail not to make up handsome sum
on Friday evening.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

Posr OrrIcE.-We notice in some Of our
exchanges that the scramble for Post Office
cmoluments has begun, rotation in Office
is the cry. We have heard it here already
TO the extent Of canvassing for success
sor TO the present incumbent. There will
be sharp fight over spoils, and the result
will be more sore heads that satisfied ones
We believe that petition is soon to be cir
culatcd here touching the future occupancy
Of tho Davenport Post Office. Our advice
to democrats is 10 Jet the abs. fight it out
among themselves.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

DYsPEPsIA, NERVOUSNESS AND DEsILIrv.-
DR.. HtricklanFs 7cnic.--We can recon.
mend those suffering with Loss Of Appe-
tite, Indigestion, or dyspepsia, Nervousness
and Nervous Debility, to use Strickland's q
Tonic. It isa vegetable preparation, free
from alcoholic liquors; it strengthens the
whole nervous system; it creates good
appetite, and is warranted to cure Dyspep-
sia and Nervous Debility.
For sale by Druggists generally At 81 per
bottle. Prepared by DR.. A. Strickland,
East Fourth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
iuiy9O-d6wtf.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

WaERE 10 BuY DRr CooDs.-Henry G.
Potter 4 Co., corner Of Brady and Second
streets. have opened the choicest stock ol
ladies' wearing apparel yet. They ofer
them At reduced prices, aud warrant every
thing al right. Save ten or fifteen per cent.
BY purchasing your dry goods at this popu
lar concern.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

FRox the Fairest Flowers Of France is extract
ed the perfume of Lubin's new toilet requisite,
. Floriline." This peerless Beautifier and Re-
storer Of the hair is founded on new and impor-
tant discoveries in tonsorial science, and cannot
fail to give satisfaction. 1t gives the hair rich,
lu xuriant gloss, il to curl, and affixes it
in any desired position; it is. moreover, the
FLowBRs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

WnIrE's DANCING ACADEMY, corner Of 2d
and Brady streets. Class always open for
beginners. Glass for ladies, masters and
misses every Saturday At 9 P. NJ. Gents
class the same evening 1t half past seven
Spectators will not be admitted except BY
special invitation. nov2-dlm.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15
NEW and VALUABLE music BOOKS.

NEW AND VALUABLE music BOOKS.
THx CHOaUS WREArn COllection Of Sacred
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and Popular Clec and Chorus Books, designed
as Standard Book for Choirs, Musical Societies,
Conventions and Schools. and containing the
Most Desirable Pieces for Private Practice and
Public Performance. so.
TH9 MaNt Al OF THOROUGH Bass by Edward B.
Oliver, Principal Of the Mendelssohn Musical In
stitute. Boston. This volume embodies the prin-
ciral ideas contained in the elaborate works Of
French, German and Italian Masters Of Music.
dsencumbcred Of obscmrities Of expression, and
made plain to the understanding OF all grades Of
students. For beginners, and even for adranc-
cd scholars. as book Of reference, it will be
found invaluable. Cloth, g. Boards 80.
You've LADrss Vocal AtBux-A collection Of
Choruscs. Trios and Duets, originally written
for Female voices. Selected and adapted for the
use Of Academies, Seminaries and Singing Cias-
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at tho Buffalo Female Academy. Including
course Of Vocal Exercises and Solfeggios BY
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Tue OPEaA or FArsr, by 0ouuod. Italian and
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Mailed, postpaid on receipt Of price. by the
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

Ar RRADy.-You en- ten the male pop
ulation of tlis county and thoss adjoining,
that X they vant nsoA Substantial md ehap
suits thst they can savs money ~ calling
o. Sam Perry, opposite The Post Oflcs. He
hes faculty Of making perfect Ats, and
creating very little disturbance among your
Gfssqberln r. y - nan yes n vast
70 -.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

both times the work has been given to an
other office through enmity to this office or
something else. But we are Of the pcrse-
ver:ng sort Of animals and We propose to
try again. In making the proposal we shall
be governed BY the requirements Of the
Secretary, and not do as the favored party
did last ycar-use an inferior quality OF
paper and take our own time TO do the
work. Let us zee If wear to have fair rlay
this time.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

[Copicd from one ofthe w ashington papers.
While midnight stars are beaming.
Pm sitting, sadly dreaming
Ofeyes whose light
But yester-night,
] saw 80 brightly beaIning.
And through my fancy ringing,
hear sweet voices singing,
And q melody
That will not die.
TO my raptured sense is clinging.
And in my dream -romances.
Enshrined in love- lit fancies,
With an angels face
AMI fairy's grace,
A brown-eyed beauty dances.
And in the roseate vista.
Son smiles blue-eyed sister.
With deeper glow
On cheek and brow,
Where the loving suns have kissed her.
The eve Of one 10 cleaning
With the diamonds fiery seeming,
And its light gives birth
To the blaze of mirth,
ln'quenchless lustre streaming.
lhc Otnef Scve ~ SntninX,--
Two willing hearts entwining.--
Like tranquil star
That beams nfar.
The holy midnight shrining.
Their matchless charms confessing,
Round both these cling caressing.
The grace Of youth,
The light Of truth.
And gi,lhood's stainless blessing.
They have gone, bus left behind them,
The friends who'v fondly shrined them,
In the souls deep cell,
Forever TO dwell,
With loves soft claim to bind them.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

"TnE difference between fool and .
wise man." The wise begins where the
fool leaves off. The wise insure their Life
and Health before disease ovcrtakes them
The scise require no argument to prove that
a few thousand dollars left to q helpless
family will sa-c them from vice and misery.
The ,rise know that five or ten dollars per
week is not only relief but support to a
family visited by sickness. Become wise
before it is too late, and examine subject
that interests the human family in the high
est degree, at the Office Of
WV. ALLEN INGALLS,,
Room No. 2, over Macklot's Bank.
Corner Of Brady and I'd streets.
Oct. 1O-dtf.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

Go TO the BEsr.-Go to Bryant 4 STRAIT
TONS Chicago Commercial College, to get 4
thorough practical business education, or to
become good sound telegraph operator
For circulars address enclosing stamps)
Bryant 4 Stratton, Chicago, Illinois. dwly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

STEAM rP-French Davies having re-
ccived arsft Of about 9O6, 900 feet will steam
up in day or two at their saw mill on I'd
street, and run as ng ~ practicable.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

RsAL ESTATE AxD Insurance. Attention
is directed to the card Of L. T. Eads, ESQ.,,
in another column. At his Office in the
National Bank building he may be consult
ed to advantage BY those wishing TO buy,
sell, or lease land, obtain insurance, etc.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

FoR RExr.-A frame dwelling house
two stories hight rooms, located on I'd
street, next TO French 4 Davies saw mil,
for rent. Apply on the premises, or to Mrs.
Tichcnor, No. 182 Main street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

BEBixD.-Lincoln, Price and Thorinston
ran behind their ticket in this city ct the
late election. but not quite enough to ensure
their defeat.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

SrovEs.-The place to buy the Stewart
and Challenge Cooking Stoves is ct Geo. W.
Smiley's, Cd st.. between Main and Harrison.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

Dn. FssRARD, the celebrated Spanish
Physician, i at his ONCE, On Main street,
Davenport. spe d&wt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

BUSINESS EDUCATION. procure = thor
ough knowledge Of book keeping and get =
thorough practical business education, At
tend Pratt's Commercial College, corner Of
9Th and Brady. Every facility afforded At
reasonable rates. Reduced rates to disa-
bled soldiers. nv7-d&w1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

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orr ;.':., :: = 49,, ss:.;s r. Z. ssss. -
$3.50 bulk; Wholesale $3.50 bbLs paper sacks
Wrssf.MNo j. ven cleaned, round and plump,
Club. Tea and i1alena o1.5Bs No. Z, Ill sound,
net clean enough for No. !, t1.15o.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

The most prevalent crime during the past
summer seems to be the desire to appropri.
ate others, goods. and chattles. Assaults
have been comparatively few, where the
party has not been able to pay up and keep
out Of Jail. This argues plentiful supply
Of money.
The County Boarding House has been
crowded all summer, and the worthy jAilor
is at loss to know whether to build more
commodious house or retire and let some
one else make fortune out of the catering
business. Mr.. Ackley is spoken Of in praise
by his numerous boardcrs. Notwithstand-
ing tho high price Of all kinds Of food, they
all concur in stating the remarkable fact,
that he don't charge them 4 cent. more for
board than he used to when Grcenbacks
were at par. This is not the usual CUSTOM
but Mr.. Ackley is man that thinks well
enough ought to be let alone.
The present session Of Court will proba-
bly, reduce his family considerably.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15
x9yas AgAL GoTATg
InsuRAMeE AsfNoH.
JOHN L. SWlTS 4 CO.,
ON /. SWIrA I. 3. nlLL, v. 2. KlDDEI,
Nac1Eels' Dloelk, (up ssairs)
sECOND sr.
Improved 1 Uninprsved Farms,
CITY LOTS,
Dwelling Houses - stores
Sought, Sold and Leased
House Lots for Sale.
A Great Darxain.

QNo. -. Those eligible building lots corner Of
Twelfth and Rock island streets. being 1850 feet
front ON south side lzth street, and l5o feet on
aast side of Rock Island street.
The above il very line location: price very
. =; terms uncomn.only easy--a small amount
r cash do~n balance on long term Of years at
: low rate OF interest.
No ll. Lot on Brady street, west side, s5 feet
font By 1875 feet dcep-price very low. On pay.
mcnt for the lot tie money to build wiU he loansd
'or term IF years at sic Per cent.
No. 2s. On Brady street, lGo feet front BY l5o
Ast deep-fenccd. Price el2 per front joo';
I tion, CORNER lot, } price, e2oo:
No. 90. Four house lots in Davison Z True's
addition $3.50 each. Terms easy.
Nos. 81, 80, IS. Thirty house lots in Slayma-
ker's addition el00 TO $3.50 each. Terms easy
No. 81. A valuable city lot =. Z. corner Of
Main and College Avenue 200 feet on Main by
$50 feet on College Avenue and commanding =
Beautiful river view. Price IL 800.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

Houses for Sale.
No. 10. In Moline, Ill.,. two story brick dwell.
ine house. with lot 50 by $50 feet, cor. Lynde and
Ann Sts. The house is in good condition, Is now
rented; possession given in 81 days tThe house.
cost a2.soo) Price Of house and lot, 81, BOO one
third cash: balance on long time st low interest
NJ. 8s. A brick dwelling house on Ed st. |;
u. 800; $500 cash, rest on time at per cent. :.
No. 81. The estate now owned and occupied
by Geo. s. c. Dow, Esq, being the dwelling house
and three full lots, fronting south upon 9TH ST.,
sorncr Of Farnum street. This house 10 IN per.
feet repair, having been fitted up by the owner
for himself The entire arrangement OF the house
u tasteful and complete: The view nom this
plnce 10 unsurpassed. Terms easy.
No. 49, Brick house and lots, southeast cor
aer Of Ath and Main Sta, known ~ Thorington es-
tate 1850 It. front on each st. Price $o,Voo may
reamin for term ofyears at low rate OF interst
No e Frame house south side 3d street, one
nile west of Brady street price, q 800. Two
hirds NAV remain ON mortgage at SIX per cent.
Farms Wanted.
We want to purchase improved farms from 50
y ls0 acres each
Earns for Sale.
No. IS. Eighty acre farm, ! mile from the ne
eity limits. on the west Aliens Grove road. all
under fine cultiv and fence with good dwell
inr and out buildings well watered, fruit orch
ard. etc. 4 rsry desira5ie pIacs. Price 5000 /;
A. 600 cash. balance on time 10 suit
No. 76. is acre farm on the Iowa City Locust
street, road. miles from the city, all under new
fence. half under cultivation, balance pasture
and timber land. Good two story Fl anne dwell
ing, with necessary out buildings, etc. Price
oS, 200 cash. =,
No. &C.. Farm of 6s acres on River road be-
tween Princeton and I.eclaire large orchard,
dwellinv barn and out houses. Price Ss,50o !;
u cash balencc on time to suit.
No. 20, One lS0 acre farm in Ciecna Township
about miles north Of Fulton and Durant sta
lions on the NJ, h NJ. Railroad. all improved and
auder fence and with good house and barn &2o
No. ~, One other 100 acre farm situated near
he above, with like Improvements. $2S per
acre.
No. ~ 100 acres unimproved land near Du-
rant, 1t &lo per acrs. y cash, balance in i've
Veara ut tan per cent.
900 acres in Linn County, go improved and
ander fence.) Price q 0os. cash.
900 acres in Iowa county at &5 per acre.
1850 acres in Sioux county at II per acre.
1OlO acres in Clay county at 81 per acre.
go acres in Hancock county at 81 per acre. IL
1000 acres in WinnebsgO Go. at u per acre. q
r 1000 acres at 81. .25 per acre.
5000 acres at$ 200 per acre.
$40 acres in Tama county.
100 acres ID Story county.
z lOO scres in 6rundy county at ~ per acre.
: 200 acres in Butler county ut t2.5v per acre.
i 1000 acres in Mower co., Mimi, Mt 2.50 per acre
eAO acres in Houston County at $3.50 per acre.
500 eevss Of aud in this (ScotC county at y
~ acre. -
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15

JAIL REroRr.-Thc Report Of Jailor Ack
Icy embracing the time from May I'd, 1854,
to Nov. 9th 1864, shows that 78 commit
ments have been made in that time, and for
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-15
WcTMORE'S ADDITION,
Commonly known - lie C'aire's Rasch,
IS now LAID OFF INTO LOTS OF
MI Prices. AMD TMEy AaE READY
ron SALE on VERY EASY TERMS

House Lots, Store Lots, Warehouse Lots. Factory
Lots.
store Lots for sale.
No. ~. One ON 4th St., just east OF brady -.
No. le. Four on 4th st., near Railroad bridge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-01-14
Destruction Of Georgetown.s. g.

A letter from Hilton Head SAYS that
authentic news has reached that place OF
the destruction of Georgetown, South Car.
olina:
"When the intelligence Of Bragg's dis
comfture reached the place, panic seized
on the inhabitants, and it was resolved to
fire the town, and all the merchandise It
contained. Georgetown was depot for
naval stores, such as turrentine, pitch,
tar, rosin,etc. These highly combustible
materials added greatly to the fierceness
OF the conflagration. On Saturday night.
December 5sh, the incendiary fires vera
lighed, and the greater part of the town
was consumed. Georgetown was a station
for blockade runners Among the prop
erty destroyed were two hundred bales Of
cotton. in one parcel, about to be shipped
on account of the Confederate Govern
ment, to Nassau, to be converted into the
sinews Of war. 1t was place of some
antiquity. Il was built during the reign
of George /. the frst Of the Hanovorian
line of succession to the throne or Britain
As the fret landing place Of Lafayette,
with French force, in the war OF the
Revolution, Georgetown had peculiar
historical interest. 1t had population
OF about five thousand inhabi;ants, aud
was place of export for naval stores.'