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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

The DRAPr.-As it is confidently cx-
pccted that the Presidents last call for 30o,-
900 more men will be rigidly filed BY vol
unteering, evcryto ody is requested to call
/: nd examine the most beautiful stock Of
Diamond Rings ever broush. west Of New
York, At Ncrscbcch's Jewelry Store, oppo
site LeClaire House. II you wish to pro-
cure arcal charm for Christmas Present
be sure and call at Mcrsebach's.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

Ar Devos Z Crampton's you will find
Christmas gifts Of every kind. Presents
rare for ladies' fair, Or gits for babies, Ill are
there. Is'ta book for her to read? you II
find them there in piles indeed; or would
you get toilet sst, with vinaigrettc p
You've never met them more complete, or
wrought in styles more chaste and neat.
Then to Rock Island straightway 90 and
see Devoe 4 CramptoM's brilliant show Of
elegant Holiday presents.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

HoLrDAr PREsRxTs-At the Union Drug
Store, Brady street, above Post Office, can
be found rare stock Of Toilet goods, just
the thing for splendid Christmas presents.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

IrsuaAxcr Orv,cs % w. F. Ross,
Davenport, Dcc. 2s. 1864.
The gross commissions ard fees on oil
policies of insuranco issued " renewed at
this odBce Tomorrow, (Dec. 34lh.) win be
sppsopria.cd to The fund los ths relief Of
selaiers' families. WI. +. Ross.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

DOUGLAS CUARps.-The members Of this
military organization in this city, should
pay particular notice 10 call for = meeting
to night at Frank Plummer's Oflice, At y
o'clock. Ths notice was handed in ycster-
day, bat was overlooked in the hurry.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

Wonrn CONSIDERING you make
up your mind 70 buy . Sewing Machine it
u very imprudent and wasteful to get any
but the best. The best machine in the
world for doing all grades Of sewing is the
SIx0ER- It stitches alike on both sides. It
will hem and fell. tack and gather, and is
the only one that uses linen thread equally
as well - silk. Il II most substantially
made, and SO simple in construction that
any one can run it. Tho Singer is the ma.
chine to buy. II will last you one hundred
years. An assortment constantly kept By
X. Krause. agent. 6alesroom in Daven.
ports Block, corner Of Main and I'd streets
up stairs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

CanrpFrAs FAn.-This Dir commences
q r. Claire Hail te-night and splendid
tims = cxpected Take ~ children and let
tlbsm sajey ~hsnseisss, = itis tbeir psivil-
e. y 10, paftisslaGly 4 this season of H.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23
DAVENPORT, IOWA. friday DECEMBER 2s, 1854

BEsf Boon ArD 0uoEs.-As public sen.
tims0t continues IN iavoe Of wearing bools
and shsss, ssr advios 10 tho pubic i 70 get
tho best article ~ market aGasds, ~ only
for appearance sake. but ss : r,attes ofeoen.
sny. The place where you win always b
snrs 10 lind complets stock, and ths very
bcst goods il at Child { Co. ., Brady street,
below "a. They have Just opened splsn.
did lot of ladiss' aad misses Superior plain
lasting ard extra .hns balmcval enitsrs--shs
very neatcst cver opened in Davenport, and
bought expressly fcr the Holiday trade. L..
dies should net faiI to see these elegsnt new
styles. Gentlemen viii flnd their stock Of
fine boots, CATERS and slippers just the very
thing they want 70 give their feet well.
dressed appearance. Child 4 Co. have their
goods made to order Of tho very best mate.
rial and By the most accomplished work,uen,
out Of the best French and American stock.
They Always study to please, and if an arti-
Gle is not just q good - represented they
consider it favor 70 have the same return
ID. Call upon them and leavs your orders.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

D0xArr0Ns. .-Canvassess are now circulate
ing soliciting donations foe the benefit Of
soldiers families, that are in need. Let
our citixe-s extend liberal hand on this
occasion. It should mt only b considered
= duty but pleasure thus assist the wives
and little ones Of our bravo men il the
field.
FiRE Kuxa's BrxEr1r.-On Wednesday,
the 2sth inst. Mr.. Ris.ey exhibits his pan.
srama Of the Thamcs at the German Thea
tire for the Benefit Of the Fire Kings, to en-
able them to get Steam Fire Engine. Al.
ter the Panarams there will be dance.
dec23jtt. J. T. TExPLs, Scc'y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

D.. rsaaAns. ~ cslsbrated Spanish
Physician, 4 4 his e0lco, "a Nain street,
Davenpoet. spe-d&wt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

Bur your candies, toys and Photographic
Albums q Greene's, Brady street, between
4th and 5th.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

PEFsoxAL.-R. S. Dingess, ono Of the
oldest and most popular Snowman Of the
Northwest, has returned to his old post,
in Chicngo-business manager Of Kelley l.
Icons Minstrels- the best troupe in the
country. Visitors to that city should never
fail spending an evening at their new hall
if they want to attend the nc plus ultra Of
ADJUSTMENTS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

ATTENTION SECOND WARp.-All persons
interested hy the coming draft, are request
ed to meet to night, at I o'clock, at the Hall
Of Mr.. Voss.
II. Keen. Claus Delfs. r. Siemer, Louis Iten
NJ. T. G'Brien, Henry Mollar. F. Voll-
stadt. NJ, B. Armil, John Dillon, Charles
+. Dittel, T. II. Armil.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

CHRISTMAS FrRs. The nestest, cheapest
and conpletest stock Of furs is kept BY
krenz-Rrady street below Cd. Hc makes
sets to order and makes them right.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

Buffers Bell Series Of Poets. elegantly 1lustroteA
Vols. turkey Morocco amtlUne.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

CouRr MARTiAL-A court martial is now
in session in this city of which Major Ten
Brock is President. The criminals on trial
arc that dclectrble set Of scamps known rs
bounty jumpers" We have no sort Of
idea that they will get less punishment than
the law allows. at tho hands Of the officers
Who constitute the ccsirt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

~ CnolcE Lrxoxs, seventy five cents
per dozen, at }. $. .Surbey's, LeClaire
Row
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

FcR Christmas Presents, go to Strecper's, 9,
No. Z East Second street. wherc can be
found great variety Of Fancy Goods, just
suited for Holiday Presents for Ladies',
Gentlemen ard Children, div
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

Ercnr HUNDRED persons attended the
Panorama Of New York City at Netropoli-
tan Hall Yesterday.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

GIVEN TO THE PooR.-.At the close Of the
New England supper last evening it was
found that there was large supply Of pro-
visions on hand, whole and broken, that
had not been used. This was donated to
poor families in the city, who camc with
their baskets this morning and took it away.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-12-23

Tue incest thing for Christmas prcaent
is set Of those beautiful Furs. kept BY
julius Koch, I'd St., opp. National Bank.
Two LAST DAYS IN DAVENPORT
Panorama Of New York City, gives its last
exhibition here this evening and tomorrow
after noon and evening At and u o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1864-11-22
Mn I1.co1n,. M.1onlrr - 49,

Mr. LINCoLN's Majority 500 900
- j : tar as heard from, She result OF
the election appears to be- as follows:
I'VE entire Northwest Q solid unit for
Lincoln and the Union by about 300
600 majority! Pennsylvania ditto
by about 10000; New York ditto by
probably about 5000; New England
unit for Lincoln and the Union by
about 10000 majority; Maryland
ditto 5000 1enness 9 ditto 10000;
the Pacific States ditto 20,000-ma-
iorities for Lincoln over $4,000. 10
Offset this, New Jersey, Delaware
and Kentucky give Mcclellan about
$4,000
In 1852, Pierce received majority
Of $4,000 OF all the votes cast. In
1885, the majority against Buchanan,
of all the votes east, va@ 1880,
la 1860 thG majority against Lincoln,
ot ali the votea cast, was 356658 In
1864. Mir Linc1ln is elected 5v . aa-
j2rt4 # nQt tess then SEQ coo II al The
rotes caStl-the largest popular ma
Eiorify, We believe that any former
candidatc Tor the Presidency has ever
received
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1864-11-22

" Iowa is tho Vermont Of the
Wo~1-alway5 sure tor the Union
She rolled ub q glorious Union ma
iority on Tuesday -cstimated a. high
as from 81. 0J0 TO 1900. she has
reelected her six staunch and t@ith-
f,I members Of Congress. Iowa has
62.2t0ro0p, in tine he.d, and Eey her
peeol- at home are "n0t tired OF The
war, Is M4honey, Claggett, Dean &.
%. have declared.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1864-11-22

eeA- Loyal men who believe "a U
war sill every where receive with
sa.i-.acgion the assured fact in our
Washington dispatcaes Of the re~ +
nation of c;ons Blcl 'Ie,Ian, formally
accented by the President, to da.e
from fao 8ah Instant, as MAJOR Gen
erl If TIE regular army sun more
plca-;n- is the news that the noble
Sheridan been appointed Mayor
General ia tac regular army - hli
the vacancy tau- occasionel hI. com
mission to date from the S,h instant
Sheridan was but Captain II the reSa-
lar army before this promotions
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1864-11-22

BOOTS 81 SEOEl5
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1864-11-22

T07 WaT-1T 90 60 7acI % fHo POGO
pie. and .Aey have spoken Slavery
is doomed; emancipation is, in effect.
accomplished Inc people have de
creed Che daskrncaon o1 slavery
''soddenlv, resoiuteiy, finally and ir-
revocabIy, and afong with il the po-
iiIicaI aaaibiiajiou Of The W ole brood
oj politicians who, in 1868. attempt
ei 70 toist bogus emancipation upon
Them In less than ninety dal from
ibis date, uJJa vestiEe Of slavery
VIII poiu.e She soil oi Missouri
H.sSoprt Dlaoargf
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21
The Japanese,


A "Traveller," in a letter to the London
Times, says =
Il can assure you, If we go to war with
the Japanese, we must not blind ourselves
with the belief we shall have a second Chi
nese affair. They are bold, courageous.
proud, and eager after every kind of know.
ledge. friend of mine gave workman
Bramah lock to pnt on box; it was not
discovered until sometime afterward, and
only then by the absence of the name, that
the lock had been initiated, and as the work
man confessed, the original kept as pattern.
have been on board steamer (paddle)
which used three years ago to run between
Nagasaki and Jeddo, six hundred miles.
whose engines and boilers, and every part
of her machinery, were made of copper,
She was built by doctor in Jeddo, whose
only guide was Dutch description of
steam engine translated into japanese. An
American gunnery officer was sent over in
1859 in the Powhatan, to teach them gum
merry. He was courteously received and
then taken over the arsenal at Jeddo. He
returned to the ship, saying he had been
taught lesson instead of having to teach.'
In many of the arts and manufactures
they excel US; their beautiful castings in
bronze would puzzle the most experienced
European workman. | have shown speciy
mems to clever Workmen who confessed
they could not initiate them. Though they
do not know how to blow glass, / have seen
samples which would rival in brilliancy any
made in England The French minister
had large ball, so clear and Of such per-
feet color that he believed it to be gigan-
tic sapphire, and bought it for good round
sum. Their paper limitations of leather are
perfect; their paper waterproof coats are
bought by the captains of ships for their
exposed boats crews; their own clocks ara
good, and they have initiated our watches;
they walk about with 'pedementers' at
tached to their belts, and they are not back
ward in copper-plate engraving and per-
spective. Their china is far superior to the
Chinese. The country adounds with coal,
though they only use that found close to
the surface; but even that, sort of btu
minous shale, is good, In gold and silver !
believe they could rival Mexico and Austria
liza; iron, copper and tin are found in pro-
fusion A friend Of Yokohama gave ia
panesc piece Of English cotton shirting in
few days the man brought back two pie
ces, and my friend had much difficulty in
saving which was his, 50 closely had it been
initiated In fact, they are a people who
want for nothing but teachers"
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21
New Material in Warfare.

-F
Chloride Of nitrogen will it is said, soon
be utilized as an implement of war. Its
employment would seem likely to put an
end to ali the war Mr.. Isham Baggs,
an English chemist, in announcing his
discovery, proposes to carry up his COM
position in balloons, and drop it from the
air in the midst of armies. and fortresses
1.-THE very mention Of this compound" "
he goes on to say, sas a proposed ele-
ment in modern warfare, may possibly
provoke a smile among chemists who
know that the most accomplished of
their number would scarcely dare to ex-
pertinent with it in quantities larger
than a grain of mustard seed, even then
only at respectable distance, and under
guard at the moment of its detonation.
And yet not one Of these chemists would
be bold enough to deny that with two or
three chemically clean carboys Of this
terrible compound present in a city or
fortress, however strong, the slightest
cuttings Of phosphorus or single drop
Of olive oil coming in contact with it,
would in one instant decide the fate Of
theplace and ditsinhabitants'" Mr. Baggs
then proceeds toaffirm that he has discov
cred method Of overcoming the contin-
gent difficulties, and that he is able to
manufacture this deadly material with
perfect safety, and inany required guam
tity, and that it can be safely conveyed
to its MISUNDERSTANDING Of Medt-
caZ Science.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21
Eloquence.

History abounds with illustrations of the
resistless power of this admirable art
Amongst the Republics of antiquity, he
who was most successful in appealing to
the passions, or enkindling the sensibilities
of the multitude, may literally be said to
have directed the movements and controlled
the destiny of his country, during the Pc
ROD OF his oratorical ascendency. 1t was
the voice of Demosthenes, and that alone,
that united all Greece against the ambitious
views Of Philip; and in Rome, even at q
period of great popular corruption, the elo-
quence of Cicero defeated the conspiracy of
Cataline, and compelled the profigate and
rapacious Verres to resort to exile for the
preservation Of his life. England has no
prouder name than that of Pitt, and, to say
nothing of the Mirabeaus Massillions
of France, even unhappy Ireland amid all
her sufferings smiled through her tears and
shone through her grief, with the resplend-
ent triumphs of her Floods and Grattans,
limo country, however, is eloquence more
powerful, or of more Importance, than in
our own land. But, as knowledge is power
SO the essence of eloquence is good sense,
TO be truly accomplished orator, much
more is requisite than an artificial modula-
ton Of the voice, or an affected display of
personal grace, or tumultuous outpouring
Of impassioned vehemence. Unfortunately
caricatures Of this kind are sometimes mis-
taken for genuine eloquence, and speeches,
as splendid specimens Of sterling oratory,
whose sole merit consists in idle declamaz
ton, or skillful application Of vulgar arts
to the passions and prejudices of the popu-
lace. But the ranting of demagogue,
however it may succeed for the moment,
eonfers no solid and enduring fame. Any
demagogue may acquire an eganescent no.
toriety, but the fame can only be attained by
sterling merit, and sterling eloquence re.
qures the combination Of high order of
iutellect and eloquence, with the most pure
and elevated virtue. Eloquence is power
less, unless it is supplied by intellect, nor
can virtue exert its proper influence, unless
enlightened by knowledge and enforced by
eloquence. And as eloquence is nothing
without intellect, and dangerous without
virtue, SO intellect without eloquence loses
scarcely fail to be curse, both to its pos
SCISSOR and society. The combination Of
these qualities forms the character of the
true orator, and may be said to constitute the
perfection of humanity.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21
r. M. STRONG
j. II. CLARY,

A TT0RNEY AT LAW, Mineral Point, Wis Of
fec in Thomas Stone Block. lnl-ylJ
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21

A SINGULAR PRoPHEsY.-Just about the
commencement of the present war, the
following article appeared in the Courier
des Etats Unis, published in New York +:
'About that time Qs6O great quarrel
and contest viii arise in country beyond
the seas-Amerioa. Many poor devils
will be hung, and many poor wretches
killed by a punishment other than the
cord. Upon my faith you may believe
me. The war will not cease for four years,
at which none should be astonished, or at
ali surprised, for there win be no want OF
hatred and obstinacy in it. At the end Of
the time, prostrate and almost ruined, the
people will re-embrace each other in great
joy and Iove."
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21
The Prophetic Dew Drops.

A delicate child, pale and permaturely
wise, was complaining on a hot morning
that the poor dew drops had been too hastily
snatched away, and not allowed to glitter
on the flowers, like other happier dew drops
that live the whole night through, and
sparkle in the moonlight and through the
morning, onward to monday. "The sum-
said the child, 'has chased them away with
his heat, or swallowed them up in his
wrath" Soon after came rain and rain
bow, whereupon his father, pointing up
wards, said, HSee, there stand the dew
drops, gloriousiy reset--a glittering jewelry
in the heavens and the clownish foot
tramples on them no more, BY this my
child, thou art taught that what withers up
on earth, blooms again in heaven" Thus
the father spoke, and knew not that he spoke
prefiguring words; for soon after the child,
with the morning brightness Of his early
wisdom, was exhaled, like the innocent dew
drops, from Garth to heaven Old Engzi8l
Nagagiu6.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21
SOLDIERS CLAIM AGENCY.

DODGEvILLE, - WIS.
<,ollects back pay for discharged Soldiers. Bounty
Money and back pay for heirs of deceased Soldiers
Pension certificates procured, Bounty claims settled
al prices establiscd by Law. -
n24-ly = SAMUEL w. REESE, Atty
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21

~ The Rev. Mr.. Buell., the Bible agent
in California, in recent communication to
the Bible House in this city, mentions the
following singular incident
| was ascending mountain road some
distance in advance of the stage, when, on
passing fallen log, suddenly panther
sprang upon it, and took deliberate sur
yey of me, evidently regarding me as an
intruder. | looked upon him long enough
to note his brown and glossy coat, his big
elaring eyes, his broad and well developed
rnuzzle, and his capacioas jaws, when both
Of us left the spot, and am pleased to add,
n different directions. N Z. Eapsr.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21

to- The perfect Of Arras said, Good
created Bonaparte, and then rested -
Would to heaven God had rested lit
tie sooner - remarked Count Louis of
Narbonne.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21
Drofessional 4 8usiness CarSs.
G.. w. BURIAL, M. D.

.nuYsICIAE AND SURGEON, Dodgevilr, Ioy
rnnntx Wisconsin. [n1-yl. ]
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21

Who shall tell the dreadful anguish
Of that youthful soldiers heart,
When he knew his strength was yielding,
And his life would soon depart;
Oh, the weary, weary yearning re
For his loved ones far away,
AS the scorchng fires of feyer e
Lapped his life-blood day by day.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1864-01-21
MASS. conn. ALEX WILSON. JAS. F. suDDuTH
COBB, WILSON & SUDDUTH.
Formerly Cobb & suddnth.

n AWYERS, Mineral Point Iowa County, wisconsin,
will attend to professional business and correspon-
dence as heretofore. VIII procure Pensions obtain
Bonties from the State and Federal Government, and
prosecute claims against them upon any liIara
- Office Opposite Court House, up stairs. A2yl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-01-09

ne must have recIted from me mory for it
was 100 dark to distinguish a word.
Thea they sat silent The fire gIoye,l
red through the darkness, the chill No>
vember wind swept past the window.
MeiIcent rose presently to bring a light
lie laid hi. hand on her arm
Wait, and she sat down. Dent spsiI
my dark. | waited for the twilight to an.
swer your question
My question?
told you had another election mend
ing | rls ked something on the one and
have just lost. On this one have risked
-everything Shall tell youg
No answer, only waiting silence
have chosen the sweetest woman in
the worls to he my wife Will you cunfirn'
my choice? The turning vote Is YOURS,
dear MeliceGt'
Still! 40 answer, but through the gather
ing dark, tiny fingcr-tips touched his cheek
and drew IN down, and very softly she cast
her baliot-this sweetest woman in the
world
Hsw long they sat thus. the fire glowing
red through the darkness, have no right
to tell. But ! kno~ that sitting there
Melicsnt thought, smiling unseen. that
love had not gone out Of the world that
stories might be lived and written vet