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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19
I T E M s, &C.

-" How do you define black as your hat -
said a schoo lnaster to one OF his pupils. " DARK
nsss that may be felt, replied the youthful wit.
The anger which hushes the face is not so
deadly as that which makes it pale. The red
heat is les. intense than the white.
"A word in your pr,v4f eer." as Capt. Wins.
low said to Ssmmss, when Le fred his II inch
shell intc the Alabama.
The edito of the Gardiner Journal was in
Portland reeently, and saw the Scottish Club in
their Highland costume, with their bare knees
and SAYS. Eve are sorry they did not have their
ladies with them, as this style of dres. must be
very becoming to the scotch lassies."
-Vandsrbilt, the capitalist, has FIVE horses
valued al SIS 900, at Saratoga. lie has span
of mares for which he has been offered Sl7 900;
they have made their mile in 2 % apd ~ min
utes. POST Boy" another f his horses, he val
ues at S22, ,O00 and considers him the fastest
horse in the world. He has made hi, half nile,
10 harness. with Buckingham" in / 10 and LII.
In 1851 there was but 1000 miles
Of electric telegraph lines, while in 1868
there were 100000 miles.
Mr.. Field has chosen Hearts $
Content" Trinity Bay. Newfoundland, as
the place for landing the Atlantic cable.
He proposes to build 100 miles of land
line thence to Placentia, and to conucet
Placcntia with Cape Breton by cable.
A sharpshooter being mortally
wounded the other day, just before his
death expressed his willingness to die, de
claring to the surgeon that he had killed
sixty rebels since the war began.
"A family in Michigan actually nam
cd a child Finis, supposing that it would
be their last, but they afterwards happen
ed to have daughter and two sons, whom
they called Appcnda, Appendix and Sup
plement.
A SAFE MAN The editor of the Gar
dner Journai went on an excursion the
other day, and was in boat when the
wind blew hard, but says he wasn't at all
alarmed, because he had his life insured,
and she never had anything happen to him
by which he could make any money ~
-Itisa remarkable fact that the con-
test before Atlanta brought together three
old classmates from West Point. General
Hood, Major Mcpherson, and Brig. Gen,
Scofield were old "chums." being room
mates during the last year of their cadet
life. Mcpherson and Hood were particu-
lar friends. yet one fell by the hands OF the
other.
BawpoIN COLLEGE IN LUcK.-At the
recent Commencement dinner, President
Woods said two gentlemen. whose names
he withheld, within few days had given
the College $4,000. He also spoke OF an
other donation-the largest ever made to
the College by one man. He then called
m Mr.. ii. II. Boody, of New York, who
made an excellent speech, brief and to the
mint. This gentleman gave the College,
commencement day. $4,000, with prom
isc of more, one of these days, If this was
made good use Of.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19

B. p. MEcAskY,
Acting Boatswsin, C. 8. N.
The kearsage was afterwards relieved
by the gunboat Chippewa, until, having
changed her colors from Confederate 20
British, after effecting bogus sale, the
Sumter escaped the vigilance of the Chip.
pewa. and run out Of the port of Gibral-
tar on fearfully dark aud tempestuous
tight under the name of the port she left.
British or Confederate may she fill the
pockets of some of the Union boys with
diamonds What were Capt. Semmes
rccolections Of the kearsarge They
were correct. An old officer ia the Unit.
ed States Navy, he knew the guns, the
vessel, the crew, the officers and better
than these he knew the flag. Traitor to
his country, weak in his cause, destitute
OF confidence in his supporters, too timid
to risk National baptism, he secured old
England as his nurse. He ran away from
her at last, and stole away large lum-
Der of her children. His crew, his guns.
his ship. was Erglish. She was built,
equipped, manned aud armed to run with
Or fight the Kearsarge. Semmes paid for
Eng sh sinews and English hate to insure
his victory. Although it was more prof.
table for him to burn than to fight, he
publicly announced that he should not
seek or run from the kearsarge. His
crew and officers numbered between 15U
and 10, according to desertious, deaths,
&c. That Of the Kearsarge during
the fight was 1853. The number ,n
board the Alabama will never be known.
but her armament consisted of Que more
gun than that of the Kear>arge, viz: l
one hundred and ten pouuier BlakeIy
rife, sixty-eIgh, FOUNDER smooth tore,
q tnirty-,wo peuudets. Bat the contest
was between law and order, and disorder
and hired bullies.
L pon hearing of the entrance of the
Alaca'na into the port OF Cnerbourg the
kearsnrge Immediately blockaded that
port. The following challenge sets at
rest forever the false report that Semmes
was forced against his dsement to fight.
C s. s. ALABAMA.
CasRu. uaa. June IA, 1854.
TO AD BoSFiLs ESQ, CHsRBuUaG
SIR II hear that you were informed by the
U. Consul that the keaTs,rge was to come to
this port solely for the prisoners linded by me.
and that she was to depart in tweuty-four hours.
desire you IL say to the L. ). Consul. that nv
intention is TO -ht tho kearsarge as soon as |
caa make the necessary arrangements. | hope
the-e w,l not dotain ne more than until to-iuur
row evening. or after the morrow morning. at
iurthest bes he will not depart before l am
really To 90 out.
l have the hunor to be- very respectfully,
Your Obd't Serv't.
K. SEMMES,
Captain.
In my next l shall give you dcscrip-
tion Of the fight.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19

Its supposed BY some that the Prince
Of Wales visited this country in par. to
obtain package Of Herrick Aliens .io,5
Medal Sslerstus. Whether +. did ~
not, it would do honor to the Ouean " =
table to have as nice light Biscuit as that
article always makes. If any one has
any doubts on that subject 20 to vour
Grocer and get a paper immedia.-,v IND aud
hud OF truth that - :.aerc is nothing liz liz
~. Everybody sells il,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19
TEARS OF SyMpATuY.-If thera Az.

TEARS OF sSMrATuY.-If there or. .
class OF persons deserving the symno. :.
and pity OF the sou.:aa of health i !. h! ,ts
%S: Suor u:sao''' vi9tim o: Sc. orulors Ulcers.
Ca''";c . Sores who's bodies are SO dis.
ngurea WIN e..uptive diseases as to fornid
~ 1aei' 50 .klng he society OF their friends.
% all such ture is provided 10 DR.. Rad
ways Cleansing Syrup, called RApwAr's
RENovATISc RrsoLvENr. 0ue to six bot.
ties OF this Marvellous Rsmely will eus
the worst cases. Let those afflicted with
Chronic Sores. Ulcers. Fever Sores. ,,a
Heads, Sore logs. Scrofula, AMI all Ssir
Diseases, use this remedy. IN . its
weeks they will be enabled 10 ming's ia
society cured. Price oac dollar Psr ast.
tie, Sold by Druggists,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19

THE TENDENCY OF MANY SYSTEMS is AN
UNHEALTHY NATURE. Impurities OF the
tho blood, instead if being carried cut of
the system through the secretions, are ac-
cumulated in the blood, aud thrown upon
the surface in the form of humors, such
as pimples and sores, often resulting in
diseases of scrofulous character.
The use of ScovlLL's BLOOD AND Liver
SYRUP will cleanse, purify. and carry off
the hu'nors through the secretions. out OF
the system. aud put new life and health
in the body, which will invigorate the
syste m, to healthy state.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19

CoLDs AND CouoHs. Sudden changes
of climate are sources Of Pulmonary 9 and
Bronchial affections. Experience hav.
ing proved that simple remedies act speed
lily and certainly when taken in the ear
ly stage of disease, recourse should at
once be had to "Browns Bronchical
Troches," or Lozenges, let the Cold,
Cough or Irritation of the Throat be
ever so slight, as by this precaution a
more serious attack may be effectually
warded off. Soldiers should have them,
as they can be carried in the pocket and
taken as occasion requires.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19
BY SAWYER & BURR.
2oetry.
Battle Cry of Freedom.

-:
Yes we'll rally round the flag boys,
Well rally once again,
Shouting tae battle cry of freedom;
We will rally from the hillside,
Well gather from the plain,-
Shouting the battle cry Of freedom.
CuoRUs-The Union forever!
Hurrah boys, hurrah |!
Down with the traitors,
Up with the stars,
While We rally round the flag
Well rally once again.
Shouting the battle cry of freedom
We sre springiug to the call
Of our brothers gone before
Shouting the battle cry Of freedom;
And we'll fill the vacant ranks
With million freeman more
Shouting the battle cry Of freedom.
The Union forever. &c.
We will welcome to our numbers,
The loyal true and brave
Shouting the battle cry Of freedom;
And although he may be poor,
He shall never be a slave-
Shouting the battle cry of freedom.
The Union forever, &c.
So We arc srringing to the call
From the cast and from the west,--
Shouting the battle cry of freedom;
And we'll hurl the rebel crew
From the land We lore the best
Shouting the battle cry Of freedom.
The Union forever, &c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19
known from the following letter captured
from the Alabama:

c. s. STEAMER SUMTER,
BAY OF GIBnALTEn. April 9th, 1862, (
SIR The Hon. j. NJ. Mason, Commissioner of
the Confederate states in london, having directed
me to lay the sumter up in Gibraltar, you are
hereby detached from said ship, aud you will make
the best Of your way to the Confederate States,
and upon your arrival therein, you will report
yourself by letter to the Hon. Secretary Of the
Navy, enclosing copy Of this order.
have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your Obd't >ervt.,
X. SEMMES,
Commander.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19
A TERRIFIC CHARGE OF THE REBELS.

And now the victorious. flushed enemy
bore down upon the white divisions, and
the shock was fearful one. The head.
long charge was rcpulsed again and again.
Numbers of our men had huddled into the
crater of the exploded tort, and the cl'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19

We copy from the New York Times
the following account of the explosion OF
the mine, and the subsequent assault and
repulse of our troops before Petersburg
Oh the 30th ult.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-08-19

In my next l shall give you dcscrip'
tion Of the fight. I
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

GREAT SuccRss.-Dr. q. A. Fuller il
having great success In the trestmsas Of Can.
GERS. Tumors. Serofals. PolmoDary diseases.
oil Chronic disess - and difficulties peculiar to
the female systsm. Many female diseases have
been treated suessssfally In from four 10
twelve weeks after lingering on for years un-
der tn. treatment Of eminent physscisns'
These diesases readily yielded to his treat
ment. Over five hundred cases were treated
by him while At Ottumvs, and. strange to
say, his record shows that they were treated
successfully, with tee exception Of one patient
in twenty of the whole number treated, Dis
esses OF the e. 9 not included. OF this DELI
este organ there we're four hundred and sixty
two patients OF this number there were ten
eases only that did not receive permsuent
and lasting benefit from treatment during his
stay 10 O.tumwa. Iowa. from Joly l.t. 1868,
to Feb. let. 1854.
Dr. F. has now come to Davenport to make
q psrmsnsnt residence. ana from his past sac-
cess 10 trsa.irg g that class Of diseases preclsim-
Cd by the regular faculty incurable, will, or
should give to the suffering hope Of q speedy
delivery from disease and pain. When he en-
lists his services and medicines in behalf Of an
invalid he wants to feel and know that be has
a ch nee to do sll for them that can be done,
therefore delay not, as procrastination 10 dan
gerous.
DR.. Fuller can be consulted a. the LeClaire
and residence. Pcet Office boz ISL.
q. A. FULLER, N. D.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22
EDw'D ANTHON I, Pres.
IaAAc r. 81. JoHN, Sec'y.
AuprroR's OFFICE, iowa,
Dss MoINEs, Feb. !, 1864. !

Il n hereby certified, that on the hrst
d.y of February, 1864. sworn statement was HE'D
n This Office, showing the condition OF the
LANAI Fire Insurance Company: located at
NJ (yty. in the state Of New lorf, on the
1rst day OF JANUARY, A. D., 1854, in accordance
E;,h nrovison Of nm Act II the General Assem-
Ne ~ the S.a.e of Iowa, entitled san oct IN re-
i.s,on 20 Insurance Companies." approved Jlnu-
~ 9sth. 1851, AMI an Act amcndatory Thereto,
.jnroyed Fesr aary 9TH, 1858, and An Act In rea.
tsnn "a Life Insurance Companies, approved
~ h 17th. 1862 that said statement shows
thet saia Company 10 possessed of the req aiste
snount Of capital ant invested - required BY
xnthority ID therefore given 70 the above nam
"a Company 70 transact thsr appropriate eas-
itb the ews tt hsrsef, until the slst day Of jan
~; 4 a,so csrssfsd. that John L Svits and "
r;1Ssr' Of Davenport. has been duly appointed
u ..;d Cemueuy their lavfal Agents and Attor-
~ 3. ~ Coanty of scott, With full power to
~ risks Of InsusAncs thsirin and to scknowl-
~-is~ = neceaes. - provided by law, upon
~ ~. ~ 10 CLERK of the District Court in
Issns m Comfy, certified cory Of the state
N-s = Az 1. thts olBoo. IL 10 further certified
s1.s -. .H.eehed . uue and correct copy o.
"a "a slalsnsnt sseissivs Of andavit And
} .s- Il tssaaoay 4herssi. have hsrs.
- - upto ~ ~ hand aad smxeo - se4 g
Ast 60 ll-aas - reg 49, ~ 1ses ssess sffs
s.tss. ;sitst Se \ i ~; ~. :
- r.. asra1s = 90, -
- ssI11Groaa ' o1DoE ooCeno -,
- 4ss9S9 = as.7* {8Ass ~ ~ ssk safs -
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

CARD OF THANKs.--The undersigned
the gratitude of the Fire Companiss-Fre
King No. l. Rescue No and Pioneer Hook
l. Ladder Co. for tn liberal donations made
to said Companies, to- wit $50 by Jers Lor-
enzen and s25 by August Steffen.
II. A. RUseE,
Foreman Of Hook d Ladder No. l.
JACOB GulpNxR,
Foreman Rescue No. 2.
NJ. Noe,
Foreman Of Fire King No. g
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22
Magic Time observers.

Being q Hunting or Open Fa,e or Lady's or Gentle
mans Wa ch Combinej with Patent Self hiding
In provsment n ms. pleasing Novelty.
one Vt the trettest, nost conve nient and de.
cidedy the best and cheapest time for 1enera
aud reliable use ever offered. 1t has within II and
connected with its mach merry, Its own Winting
tachment, rendering key entirely unnecessary.
The enecs II this watch composed Of Two met
als, the outer beii fine l6 carat gold. IL hae
tho improved ruby action leyer movement, and %
warranted an accurate tima-piece Price, superbly
grared, per # half dt zen, 1904. Sample
Watches IN nGat IN orocco boxes, SS5
silver Watches!
Firs. class Hunting Tlme Pieces for accuracy Of
movement, beauty Of material, and ABOVE all cheap
ness In rice, these watches II usL insure universal
APPRECIATION
tected BY the most experienced judges. The ma.
teis being Of two metals the outer one fret Quai-
iy Sterling Silver, while the inner 10 G man silver
it cannot be recognized b. cutting heavy engrav.
ing, making IL, not only appearance, but in dur
ability, the beat resemb ance of SOLID SrERLlNG
SILVER In existence
The .ale ofthese Watches in the Army 10 a source
OF enormous profit, retailing as they very readily
do, al SO ard UPWARDS Many hundrsd doliars can
be made In single pay day BY aoy one OF ordinary
business tact.
Ar WHuLEeALE OnLYl In heavy hunting
cases, beautifully engraved white enamel dial, and
fancy cnt hands, In good runnng crdor, by tne half
doxer, $o6 Sold oriy By the case OF six
Upon feceipt of two do lara "a guara tee Of good
fsi,h will seBd watches by ex raes to aDy ga
OF the loyal states collecting balance Of Ill On de-
livery. TEis ensures buyers ax aiisf fraud, giving
them their WATCHES before pay me I - required.
B1ldiers IL the disioyat State. MUST renit c.eH rs
ADvAkos as lhe xpfese copan eel eremtorily fuse
making collections in such dangerous localities Rs-
member, cash in advance from within the army
lines in rvoei States. Ne guarantee he sate aeiiy
cry u ali Watches, whether they seIt b, Mi All
Or express.
HUBBARD BKO3., Sole Importer,
III broadway, cor. CortiaAdt Street, new York.
feb ~ dsWlt
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22
N. A..sicPHERsoN.
OHEVN"Ae 11US o
To whom il NAV concern:


This IL to certify that when | came to DR..
Fuller, July 23d. 1868. my eyes were 50 very
sof 9 that could not see to tell e male from q
female person a fsw rods from me. | have
been under his treatment since, and can nov
zee W ell enough 40 | can ses any visible object
near by or at distance | can slso 81 cem.
mon ne wspaper print. What il best Of all, his
treatment is 30 very mild, not aftsr the fash-
ion Of the caus,ie preparations commonly ueed
by occuists. had tria! Of them a few yeare
ago, and have received more benefit from the
treatment of DR.. Fuller in ten days. than re-
ceived three years ago from an oculist in three
months. TO say nothing Of the suffering ! en-
dured. would cheerfully recommend all
thoae sff1icted with sore eyes to call on DR..
Fuller without delay.
Most respectfully yours.
40. RUSSELL.
Feb. 2O-dG w2m,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22
REAL ESTATE
INSURANCE AGENCY.
JOHN L. SW1TS 4 Co.,
oHx L. swrrs, ncBAnD ,. ELL, wx. ,. xIDDIR.
NlckoLL's BLOCK, CUP sTAIRs.)
SECOND S7REET.
Improved 4 Uaisprsved Farms.
CITY LOTS,
Dwelling Houses And Stores,
BOUGHT, SOLD AND LEASED.
Farms For Sale.

lOn ACRES NEAR WALC0TT, geo improv-
lHUed snd under fence with house Price
81 20O.
ia acre, miles from the city, Oh DUBUQUE
road, all improved and under fence, with house
and orchard. This il known as the Grant Farm;
Prioe-14 900.
70 a,re, on tho low, City rol d, three miles
west Of Brady Street, all improved and under
fence, with good house rooms and cellar well,
bArn, n ain bins, COW houses, wagon shed and
100 fruit trees. Price-$l 200.
20 acrc o. in Winfield township, oil improved
and under fence. Price $3.50.
lso a,rss ia & igar county. ,Iil., 10 miles north
Of tho Ohio Mississippi piraiiroad-unimproved.
Price $500. Or will be exchanged for property
In Scott Cellar or johnson Counties.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

Shipments from Davenport for the
week ending February 2osh. $40 bbls. -four,
lO, 800 bu. wheat. 4,SOO bu. corr, 4.400 bu
basy. 10 tons bran, 2,2eo lbs. wool. ,220
lbs. hides, 100 live cattle.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

DIsTRIBUTIYG GREENBACKs.-Col.G Grier
distributed slo.950 among one hundred and
fifty soldiers ths fornoon, much to the aatis-
faction Of the recipients. The soldiers are
fush with funds these times, and seem to take
pains to astribute them freely.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22
Co smopolitan Art Union AGENTS
Volunteers and COnScripts /!

ITO SOLDIERS AND OTHERS WISHING
to Increase their isoome, there is no better way
of doing so tins time than from the sale Of our
Watches. They arc Warranted as Represented.
Particularly valuable for officers IN the Army
md travelers"-Fr0nk Leslies, Feb. "a.
:. Prett!est, best And cheapest timopeice ever
ofFered-N. Y. NiusrGted Netcs Jan. 10
.very pretty and durable Watches for the Army.
N Y. Army 4 Nary Journal Government org2n)
Aug 90
Ons of the oldest ard moet reliable bouses in buai.
ness." Lc9isriue XIV, Journal JGiy 81
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22
OrruxwA, Iowa, Dec. lst, 1868.

OTICMWAl IUWb, OtC. IttI IcUOs
This 10 to certify that have been afflicted
with Dyspepsia since | was about five years
old, splitting up my victuals then "a bad as at
any time in my life l will be thirty years
old next June, and this disease Dyspepsis has
been source OF great annoyance to me my
whole life. had tried medical aid until ont
Of heart. and despairsd ever being a sound
man But thanks 10 the ruler Of all things for
sending so skilled man to our ml lot az DIR.
Fuller. He has entirely cured and man Of me
contrary to the expectations Of all my friends.
Fellow eufferers, apply TO DR.. Fuller and you
will coon rsslixs the value Of good treat
ment.
NJ A.NcPHEReoN.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

SERE MADE. This morning at about
two o'clock, our particular friend Strasser.
leader o. Strasser's Brass Band, WAS aroused
from his quiet elumbers by the dulcst strains
Of delicious Home, Sweet Home, produced
upon the Instruments of ten members OF his
hand. in honor of their leaders birthday.
which had then just com menced. Several
enc selections were produced in elegant STYLE
The c1mpliLsn was we'll deserved and cor
daily received
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

FIRExEs's BALL.-The Pioneer Hook
and Ladder Co. will celebrate Washington's
birthday. by a ball q. Lahrmann's Hall. this
evening.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

This is delightful weather, and ladies
eau get dre.s goods to match st Kehos and
Carbart's, opp oeite the Ls Claire House.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

( LECTURE PosrpoHED.-A letter re-
ceived froa Prof. Agas.iz by DIR. Parry. state,
that he cannot lecture in Davenport THE week
Over work and i'll health make more rest me-
ne.sary and the talented lecturer cam Ut travel
every dsy and lecture every night, He will
probably !. cture here one week from to-night
or ihs icllowiOg nj gh.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22
II. B. MATHEWS, JR., has our thanks
for late Memphis papers.

HELP WANTRD.-Girlsa an boys are
wanted at the lie Claire House. div.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22
R 4 q I = r T. II.

FOR THE WEEK ENDING FFBsUARY 81, 1868,
&, Meteorological observations underthe direction
IT the Smithsonidn Institution, made al GrisWold
College, 6y JOHN CHAMBERLAIN, Latitude, Al so
North Longitude, 1882 Hest; Height ADORE the
sec 737 fect
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

New York .1dafket.
NEW YoRK, Feb. %.
CorroN.-Quist st 79@80c.
FiouR-Uuchanged. $6.7olG6 90 Extra state !;
$7.25tG7 35 X. IL. o.
WHEAT Unchanged. &1.56@1 50 Chicago
Spring Sl.576l.60 Milwaukee Club, $L66GL
Winter Red.
CoRs-$1 ,281l % in store.
UArs-flrm. 9lXM93.
PoRE Quiet. $2l 62@20.7 Is mess. $1s@2o 70
old: % IS now.
LARD Steady at 121S@12A.
WnlSKY-0O.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-22

OFF FOR IpAHo.-Three citizens-Mr.
King, Joseph A. LeClaire, and Z u. Watson.
took their leave for the gold mines Of Iaaho
this m, rning first having given security that
in case they are drafted under any OF the ex
isting calls they will honor draft for the
amount of the Communication fee, whatever
that may be. They would have bsen obliged
to pay that amount or been considered and
punished ns deaerters, had the, not res espond ded
to the draft. (if they hal been drawn whether
they gave bail or not. Pro baby Gov. Stone
did no. think of that ben be forbid citizens
of Iowa going GU. of the State until after the
1Osh of March. Bnt what oiffe snce does that
make. The Governor says: There will be
DO draft in Iowa; the quota will be flied
without it, and further u ore, that, We're
co ning, Father Abraham. 500, 900 more" and
Of course he knows What would Governor
be good for If he didn't know what he is talk.
ing about.
But, this matter aside, We wish our gold
seeking friends abundant success. We shall
be glad to welcome them home with untold
pockets full OF filthy lncrs.