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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02
DAVENPORT, IOWA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1884

VI ~ rpqnau1sa - Opoulnbls Isaear.
dsn - ~ ~ hs din not make IL si1ts.
msnt IN u 01neGtst which was contained
in its Issue ef last svenine, In rsf4snce q
~. [0ptAk4f siitatyl fssnssGli ~ -0s'
eese& ss8E So RFA9f
|. Ms. 1saonden nnads ~ Statemsnt which
appeared in yesterday = DnnocaAr, eoaesra.
ing the 6praksf-S Sittsly nattf, 70 0sorS,
CafmAn and D. n. Richarisos. He a.
dressed his couvseuatisn to 1otk, and IN
svsfed tls quss1isas e bsth witbsuthssita-
ton. Hotslls ~ to-day That be did not in.
tsnd 70 hAvs The convessatioa published,
thoagh nstAine ~ said 70 thAe eject Il
the time Of the conversation.
We azs glad = announee, conserving thia
diasrssab1s Adair, Tat IL parties hsvs
agreed upon N snicable sstuemnA which
undoubtsdly The most sehsible way.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

boring or. He IL right welcome home
again.
PslsonAL.-Capt. b. B. HsndseShott,
formerly Mastering and Disbursing officer q
this place, arrived In town this morning en
route ffon St Paul u Washington. The
Capt. islooking hearty and receives warm
welcome to town from numerous personal
friends.
Our former fsllow citizen, s. H.. Starr,
Esq, Of the firm Of Fulton / Starr, Com
mission Merchants In Chicago, is in town
for few days. Chicago life appears to asres
with him.
The Rev. Alfred Louderback, formerly
Rector Of Trinity Church in this city is in
town ON short visit. He il residing in
Western New York, and comes ont flying
visit to his former parishionsrs and friends.
ASTONISHING RssuLrs.-Ws have often
mentioned the favor that DR.. Ferrard, tho
Spanish Physician, was gaining in this
section Of Iowa, and for months have been
impressed with the belief that be could
successfully treat diseases that the most
skillfnl had dispairsd Of, but now We can
give still more Aatterinc details Of his abil-
ity to cure. A lady in LeClaire, who has
been Blind for ten years, and Who has re-
sorted to almost every imaginable remedy,
was persuaded to advise with Dr.. Ferrard.
A perceivable improvement was the result
Of his first operation, and now her sight has
been 30 far restored - to be able to read any
print. He has also cured three patients oi
the most dreaded and malignent species Of
rheumatism-one Of twelve and another Of
ten years standing. These cases were un-
der his care but ten days! We could go
on and enumerate cures that he has per
formed within his nine months sojourn in
Davenport that would Gil column, but
a space forbids We conclude BY assuring the
fflicted that he can perfect more and speed
Ter cures than any other physician in the
Northwest.
PsonorrD.-Now is the winter Of our dis
content made glorious summer. The fact
is we are promoted An apprsciative pub
lic-an assemblage Of our peers, with unan-
imous voice, have taken US up from the or
binary walks Of life, "grafted" US into the
army, and elevated NJ to the distinguished
position of Fourth Corporal in State Mill
tis Company As We live, We never sought
that Office, or any other distinguished hon.
ors At the hands Of the people. The people
win bear Us out in the assertion that we
never BY any arts o. bribss sought their
prsfsrment, but inasmuch - they, in their
wisdom, have seen fit thus to select 10 from
the masses and honor rs beyond the degree
Of ordinary merit, we cannot claim the right
to decline. We are in direct line Of promo
ton. Right straight ahead Of ~ 10 glory
mingled with brass buttons and shoulder
straps. With our good sword (when We
buy it) shall We carve name-long, bright
and high upon the temple Of fame-we know
We shall. Our name is at stake-and when
the note Of va shall sound, W shall be
there. Where the battle RACES hottest, and
blood flows fastest-whers steel meets steel
and muxxle Embraces mOslle-where friend,
foe, rider and horse in one red burial are
blsat-why you can just count NJ out
Wun>v~cans, a., ~n.-A A vv,n~&;n~ ~ I'll.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

For cheap clothing, 60 to Krause's, oppo-
site the National Bank. He has certainly
the largest and most extensive assortment
Of clothing West Of the Mississippi, and we
know he sells tho cheapest. If you don't
believe it, just step into his establishment
and convince yourselves of the fact.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

HotiDAr 0ooDs.-The popular house d
n. Hsrsbry I %. No. ., West I'd street.
has laid IN an elegant stesk Of goods suits
blsfor holiday presenta. embracing eAoiss
patterns Of dress goods, bsautifal shawis,
rich and iashlonabls cloaks, notions Of every
description, ladies' toilet goods of numerous
styles-all very neat and desirable just
what i wanted. Hersberg I Co., take e.
pscial pains to provide the most durable q
veil - The richest goods, and invite ladies
% eall and examine them. No trouble to
show goods at their establishment Re
member the figure and placs-No. s, East
2d street, IN Metropolitan block. WE
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02
ss1-. - RRAl eofAT9o
.~lnsUlAMeE AoehoM
JOHN L. SWITS I. CO..
em {. SWIM, :. ,. ma Y. p, KlDoel
Naeaesls' DaseoE, u ssdrs)
onCoND ~.
lnprevsl 1 Unlnprsvsd Farms,
CITY LOTS,
Dwe1lAng moasss = Doerss
oou9ist, Cold and Leased.
s House Lots Tor Sale.
y 0reas Dareaan.

No. -. Those eligible buildisg lete corner q
fVoll>A snd Rock Islsad stseees, esia4 10 Sees
(fose % south sjdp 11sh serese - 100 Sees -
~ ebove 4 very hns location: Istee vesy
- :. terms uneomneaIy eaay--A small am0ant
e 80 down-balance % long tern ef yeers as
= Nv reGs Of interest. - -.
ftent 81 les feet deep-prics very low. On pay:
1eot for the lot ~ sssalS = bsiJS viH b Iosnss
2. :s~ ysss: = e aEsn - -; -: A.. :, IN
~ deep-fenaeA. Price o19 per front foot.
No. 3. On Third street, lot No. 1Ofafkef' ~
= tioa. (soelee Iot,) price o9oQ
NJ. .. Four house lot6 ID Dovsoea Trees
aadilioa $50 each. Terms ea.ys
ker's addition 1loO 10 tl5o each. Terms sssy.
Ne. q. a valuable city lot 8. =. corner Of
NJ ~ COLLEGE Avenue 900 feet o. Aein BY
10 lset on College Avenue and commanding .
booutiCal river view. Price q 800.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

TaaA7ns.-A vssy Air andisncs eonsida-
IN ths seste a the wAthsr md, u short
notics given of ths return Il The company,
grsstsd ''l(iriaa's Qrins" last night. Asws
predicted, II. Clinton made : decided hit
- Bilss, and ~ called before The cuft6in
st The end Il The pises. Tonight tbs drama
Of The sHirsman'' and the iarcs of the "Lot-
terry Ticket ars performed. OF course The
nremen Vim turn out - saese TO ~ the
"Eireman." M
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

TIE HurcnIxsONs. This excellent troupe
viii give grand concsft this evening q
LeClaire Hall We know ef no concert
troupe more worthy than they ofpatronage.
The little folks perform their parts admire.
bly,. Freddy has decp-toned, wsll-drilled
and Little Dennett, though not quite seven
years of age, is not only good singer, but
an excellent comic actor. Turn out, every
one, and give them : full house, for We
know they deserve it.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

THsarScroN 0uAnDs.-A meeting of eiti-
sens liable to military duty, Wa held last
evening, It The Court House, 70 organise Z
militia company.
On motion the followine ollcus wers sleo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

SsNrENcBD.-Kelso, the horse thlcty goes
to Fort Madison two years. Denne, for
grand larceny, goes for one year; John
Mitch ell, for stealing, goes to the same place
for six months.
Welch, convicted Of rape, has bssn gran
ted new trial, one Of tho Jurors being IN
alien. The criminal docket was closed yes
terday. Court adjourned to-day.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

Hons AaAm.-Ws wsfs delighted thia
morning 70 meet once m,re en- Old hiaDd
and fellow quill, Fred Hoops, Esq., of tn
0ssstss Frsd leit last spring for Califor-
mia with . strong mule team and his family
in search ofhsalth. He went through, saw
the elephant, and came around to Philadsl-
phis BY steamer. Il Is . pleasure 70 know
that he has gained greatly in health and
spirits, and feels competent to take the h.
boring or. He il right welcome home
again.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02
PLUMMER'
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Bancroft's History Of the United States
Complete Works Of 1homan Jefferson,
Prescott's Complete Works;
Kinks Charles The Bold;
Addison's Works Complete
Goldsmith's Animated Nature Illustrated;
Complete Works or Thomas Hood;
Cooper's Works beautifully Illustrated
Hugh Miller's Works Complete
Macauley's History Of England;
Hallam's History Of the Middle Ages
DIsraelrs Amenities Of Literature
Halam's Constitutional History Of England
UIsraelrs CuriOsities Of Literature
Burton's Anatomy of Melancholy;
Charles Lambs works;
D'Tocquille's Democracy 10 America
Gibbons History Of Rome
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-02

ATLANTIC xoNrHLY.-We are il receipt
Of the December number, filled with most
interesting articles from the pens Of the
most talented writer's Of the country, smong
whom are II. w. Longfellow, J. T. Trow-
bridge, Fitz Hugh Ludlow, h. D. Thoreau,
Whittier, Holmes, MrA Stowe, etc. Il can
be procured at the News Depots, and we ad-
wise those who enjoy interesting reading to
invest.
The New York herald., 1864-04-03
Lincoln on the Road to Ruin-Congrcss
the Only Hope Of the Country.


We think il was in the elaboration OF his no
table project to Congress for the abolition Of
slavery in the year 1900 that President Lin
coin disclosed his important discovery that
while it is easier to pay small bill than q
large one, it is not so difficult to settle large
bill a. one still larger. Applying this sphor-
ism to bis administration, we may say that it
counts if limited to one term than IL will be il
extended through another term. Indeed, we are
admonished on every side that his average sx-
penditures Of men and money Of the last three
years cannot be extended beyond another year
without involving the country in the chaos Of
financial and political bankruptcy.
Considering the abundant forces, facilities
and resources Of all kinds contributed by the
loyal States, under the provisions of Con.
gress, for the suppression Of the rebellion,
it may well be matter Of universal astonish-
ment that tbe war, which might have been
ended in 1861, shosld be still in full blast in
1864. But when we turn to the present in
competent and blundering head Of the govern
ment, and his unique but dangerous expert
ments, military and political, we are rather in
clined to be thankful that, "by hook or by
crook" JEFF Davis has all this time been kept
out Of Washington. Aud yet We 6od that by
State conventions and State Legislatures this
incompetent and conceited President is paraded
before the country a. the peoples choice for
the succession. Against these impudent pre-
tensions we must in behalf Of On intelligent
people, enter our rsmoDstrance. These State
conventions and Legislatures-made up of or
managed by cliques Of jobbers, contractors,
shoddy men and Office seeking politicians--
have no right to speak for the people. They
are no more the representatives Of the inter-
ests and wishes Of the people than are the little
trading clques Of grogshop patriots of this city,
who hold their primary meetings and make their
nominations upon no other basis and for no
other purpose than an agreement among them
selves for the division Of the spoils.
The present House Of Representatives at
Washington, on the other hand, Is composed OF
body of men elected by the people expressly
to represent them, end to guard their interests
under the present federal administration and in
reference to that which is next to come. The
republican members Of this House, as the
authoritative representatives of their party,
have therefore the right to speak for and to
take the initiative in this business OF President
making 1t was the custom Of all parties during
the better days Of the republic to nominate
their Presidential candidates through Che action
Of their representatives in Congress. With the
rotten convention system. introduced by the
The New York herald., 1864-04-03

WATER AND GRuEI. D1Er.-We have heard Of
bread and water diet as being the extreme Of
dietary restriction imposed upon criminals
But it was left to the ingenuity Of the superin-
tendent of Massachusetts, reiormatory institu-
ton to invent novel one styled the "water
and Cruel" diet. This will serve as diet for
Greeley when his bargains and contracts under
the present administration cease, and he is
obliged to perform honest labor.
The New York herald., 1864-04-03

sroils democracy, the reign Of party corruption
and demoraization commenced which has cut
minated in th terrible civil war. To Presi-
dent scheming and intriguing for another
term party convention is q convenient
machine. With patronage amounting TO hun
dreds OF millions In his hands, he may pack q
convention to suit bis purposes, provided no
objection be interposed by the party in Con-
gross upon which he is dependent for his ways
and means. his instructions and his supplies.
As we understand 1t, however. there is an
overwhelming majority Of the republicans Of
this Congress opposed to Lincoln's reelection.
A large portion Of this opposition is drawn
from those members who have sustained his
administration In Congress from the beginning,
and who, with unmeasured liberality, have
voted him men, money, means and civic and
military powers, 10 view of vigorous war and
speedy suppression Of the rebellion. But,
while squandering away men by thousands,
and money by millions, in his blundering cam
paigns, and while trifing with Congress as
With a Rump Parliament, he has assumed the
functions of legislation in his preposterous sys-
Jcm Ol IcStOTlug tNe ItDoliloub pGttcs w tue
Union. Having thus forfeited the confidence
of Congress upon a fair and full trial, it b.
comes the duty Of the dominant party in both
houses to speak, to act and to move in behalf
of change in the administration.
A resolution from Congressional caucus Of
the party, recommending the postponement to
August or September Of the national party
convention. would doubtless be respected by
the authoritative committee in the premises,
and then by August or September the conven-
ton will have the dust rubbed from it's eyes
and will be able to see that Abraham Lincoln
is not the peoples choice for the next Presi-
dency. In some way or other, considering that
the salvation or ruin Of the country is involved
in this Presidential issue, We appeal to the
republicans in Congress, convinced Of Lincoln's
incapacity to moet the demands Of the crisis,
that ii is their duty to proceed at once to the
important work Of 'heading.him off" and Sc
curing more acceptable nomination. This is
not the time for them to hide their light under
"a bushel.
The New York herald., 1864-04-03
Fire In BROOKLYN.


BURNING OF NINE TENEMENT HOUSES AND TWO STA.
BLEs-TwENrY FAMILIES BURNED OUT, ETC.
About balfpas, ten O'Clock yesterday morning q flre
broke out Nessrs. Carl 4 Lewis livery stable In
Doughty street. Brooklyn. The FIRE soon discov.
cred and the alarm given; but there an easterly
gale prevailing at the time, and the Hsmcs being famed
by H. epveloped the building where originated,
which two story frame house. The light combus.
tbe material which 1t contained consisting OF hay and
straw fed the flames, and they lowered high aud
furious before the wind The stable Of John Grant sd-
joining the Ere, also q wooden building OF .
similar kind and surrendered ITSELF like the other
to the control Of the devourng element This the
condition OF the tire when the dremen commenced play
ing upon II, so rspdy snd furousy did II gain ground
Tho sparks and light burning embcrs fell in showers
on the adjoining buildings in doughty, Columbia aud
Vine streets, and the heat was 30 intense tha, it
soon tjcked up the rain which had fallen and was
still falling. This caused the sparks to ignite them,
six other buildings, and ultimately destroyed nina
others and considerably damaged two or three additional
These houses were all senemens houses inhabited
sroyed frame and had brick fronts and
frame side walls and The scene In the streets,
particularly Columbia street. at this time, distress.
ing The poor people whose caught nre so sud.
denly driven In panic before the merci!ese enemy,
notice n'o ,ne sgps s'or 1 2, S1d -, snd ram
.ss and ..ssed with ns issySss ys
the rest made hercuean efforts 10 part OF thcr
furniture. There crying and vringins Of hands
and other affecting ncidents Meantime the IRE rolled
on but the nremen had their hose playing on in
powerful streams In overy direction. IL was evident
that had extended far as could and that u
must gradually give way 10 the efforts OF the nrcmon.
AZ one O'Clock there flames visible, and nothing
but blue columns Of steam and dark rolls Of smoke here
and there over the deeoaed gave evidence that
the Ore had been recently subdued The Insurance. on
she buildings destroyed and damaged was about $4,000
and tho damage done probably over twice that amount!
The insurance y divided among number OF New YORK
and Brooklyn Offices. The tenemeuts destroyed were
owned by hessrs. Messenger Ray, and tneir ioss 70
estimated At about oOO The staboo ana tner con-
tents we're valued at about "a 600 The lose on the
furniture destroyed varied from 500 TO wv 70 crcn
csse and the total loss this was about ~ Inc
damage 20 buidiDgs not destroyed was about N,oOo
The names Of some of the sufferers whose iuinsu.s
was, burned are e folowsH. Cook, ~ Livngsson, a.
Campbel, WIN: Buckley, Mr., McCioskey, A. .r Wn,.s !!
Downcy, Mrs. Day, J. Cook, J. Mooney, MIS- moMsnus
Cha,Ies boope Csr johnson, John Grant, Valentine
Bergen, james O'Donnsll, MRS Gasghsr .oan HASTE H
Mrs Cumm,nss EYizabsth buming, Mrs Dora Kennedy.
Among ths other persons burned out were James
wheeler, WIN. POWELL hrs. Dsy, hrs' oAr"m, mrs
atsou Nre Gibson aud others.
The New York herald., 1864-04-03

LYING BY WHoLEsALE.-The Chicago Tribune
must be conducted by the spirit of Baron Nun
chauseu. In a late number it says:-"The
army almost en- nsasse, desire the reelection
Of President Lincoln" What army, which
army, whose army? 1t is question admitting
of grave doubts whether Lincoln could COM
mand the uninhuenced vote Of regiment out
of his own State, and not half Of those enlisted
In IT,
The New York herald., 1864-04-03
4 III f. N A v Y.
Arrival OF the United States steam Fri.
Gntc niagara.

Arrival Of the United States Steam Fri.
gate niagara.
This avore rigate arrived this port yesterday after
absence of fifteen days. having left here the 18th
u in search OF the Italian rigate Re Gaantuomo We are
sorry to say that has disappointed every
seagong qualities and has proved herself to be in her
present condition only uncomfortable ship but
positively unsafe vessel in any heavy weather. On the
23d ult. In latitude a. longitude AZ she experienced
very heavy cyclone from southeast to south
shipping Of water the Ice rail- filling engine
and hreroom with water, extlngushng half tho
Ores iu furnaces and ng the machinery with ashes
Two guns torn from their lashngs and with great
difficulty and exerton kept from being precpitaed
down the engine room hatch Two OF her waist boats
had also been washed away, and the ship was evi.
dently 10 a rather critical condition. Owing Il the
worry bad arrangement OF matches On the spar
and gun decks almost impossible TO prevent water
from pouring below but after while they were partially
covcrod with tarpaulins and spare bammocks and the
ores regbted AT the risk OF running directly into
the centre OF the cyclone considered necessary for
the safety OF the ship try and before the wind.
which was last dons when she behaved much better,
although stil rolling tremendously. AS evidence Of
the state to which navy being rapidly reduced Tor
want OF seamen, informed that, besides few
petty officers the whole number OF and ordinary
seamen With which tho Niagara sent to sea did not
exceed thirty ave- the OF her being composed
Of andsnen, than useless in any time OF
gency. The buiwarks Of this ship should never have
been cut down In cact the entire equipment OF the Nj
agara the Boston Navy Yard Ia a disgrace TO all
nected with H. The following Is correc. list Of her on
Gers, wiz
Consnodore-Ihos. T. Craven.
Lieutenant Con,nander--Henry Eyben, Je.
Lie,leadnt-Lloyd ID Phenx.
Suypeon-Chas. y. Maxwell.
PdymdstsT-,Iames II. W6tmouRh.
Chdpicn-Wm. A Hitchcock
Assistant Suryeon-Sam w Abbott
Acfng kasers-F. B. Or cen and Jacob KimoAll
Fsrs; Lieut. n1nf of Murtn<s-Jas r Baker.
Second Lteuterct Of MdTiaes-L. r. French.
Ensi2ns-Rchard s. Chew, Henry j. Blake, p. T. Har-
rlngton and W. II Hof.
Enqnesrs--Chief Wm Roberts First ass slant, Oscar
H. Lackey Second Assistants, Fred. f. Brown. James
Butterwortb and Wm b Harris Third Assistants, Fred
Schoeber Jasper II. Diamond, Gates NcAiIser and Id
ward McElnell
Conmodors's SecYetdry-S. B. Clark.
PGynasfer's Cycfts-S. NJ Coleman aud Gorge ". Lea
deveg
Acfing Masters Aates--F. B. Atkinson, B. NaauI NJ J.
| Rurnes, L. p. Cook and A W Saow.
Boascoip--Ceorge Smith.
GuHner-Eugenc Mack
Sosimdssr-A. W. Cssssl
Cdrpsnfer-N. Mayer.
Pdy,nGsfer's Ssudrd-S. r. Knsgbts
.S,nceon's Se,udrd--Edgar Doane.
Yeomon--Rufus A. Whittier.
Wordroons Setrdrd-A. r. Gomez.
Lisuenan: CCmmandsrs Seoradry-E. c. Taylor.
The New York herald., 1864-04-03

OLD ABE PUTTING HIMsELF.-Unsle Abra-
ham writes a selrcomplacent note to the editor
of the North American Reuieto, complimentary
of an article in that mag zine entitled "The
Presidents Policy" Lincoln says the article
"wil be Of value to the country" The coun-
try will be glad to learn that anything con-
nected with the Presidents policy" will be Of
value to It,
The New York herald., 1864-04-03

Under the provisions Of the act q Congress, approved
March g. lse3 all communications By mail, addressed 70
the President Of the United states-not written by
public ofosr on snnciai busnessand all 70 the Woe
President we're required 70 be prepaid. will be seen
By the following ac approved March TO- 1854, that this
necessity no longer sxists:--
ne IL enacted, &C, That the frauking privilege OF the
President aud the Vice President OF the United States
snA extend 10 and cover al matt mattas sent from OF
dirscled toether Of them.