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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
TAENATIONALPATENT OFFICE.
SNYDER 4 " AI.TEa.
229 Broadway, New York.

Prtest Soliciting H,use and Patenk Commits
zion House Confined
COLLECTING This Company will net At
- torneys for securing Patents for new lnven.
tcns in this Country aud Europe, on the most
reasonable term; conduct Infringement cases, aud
procure renewals for Patents.
.t)ar Exhibition Rooms and Seliing Department.
We respectfuly submit to the public that ours
Is the only responsible Soliciting House in tho
World that has an Exhibition Room, and an etii-
Glen, and successful Selling Department ATTACHED.
ON Patents taken out by us we require no ad-
vance fee for selling
we are in re gular communication with upwards
of 50 Patent Sellers througho the country who
depend wholly ior their supply upon US. Our
Exhibition Rooms corner Broadway and Barclay
streets in the very heart and center Of the chy,(
are da,ly visited by numbers OF Capitalists and
men Of Enterprise, seeking Investments IN valua-
bic Patents FOR the purpose OF re selling IN sub
divisions, while others and heavier capitalists are
always ready 10 purchase useful Patent ana en-
gaze in its manufacture, and thus secure q lucra-
tive monopoly These sources OF demand that
are daily augmenting are fully sufficient to alb
sorb the entire supply Of Patents now being is
| ucd and at fair prices.
| Consignncnts OF Patents for sale are respect
! fully solicited Any information free. kespon-
: chile Agents wanted in every county ana town
- have fixed places Of business-to such we
vii nav $50 per quarter and per cent. on All
sales Ia act !. our agents, for the explanation
', hon, q, ,nor,, per day. Of the models Of snch
| 80. ,s may be placed in their hands for sale
noJ statesmen who will give their whole time
Tos a., will pay SIS a month; Also travel
to bnsin. :" wanted ~ iair s"'"'y.
inc 4 gants -Auuircd TO give some satisfac
aa,,, Iii J., q the cost price OF models,
tory security depos 's'"t AoS
an n.Ia !" ~ Nv Rounded VIII. 20 Broadway.
STvi,.m lamp Nv .,m,,, ing bu-
p, na aLIEKS, No. g. =.
s ST III New York City. do authorize Josepn
walters and q. H. Snyder, comprising the firm
OF he National Paten, Office, to refer 70 M anG
"etbelerc they will conduct their business unon
strictly honorable principles.
Signed New York Feb oo,h
..Mckcwan, Esq, Importer, 50 Maiden Lane n.
ST. N, :" CIV, u 1 nIas E;s shsn1er 70 Wan
cr, A. pine St, N. Y. City; Shepherd. SewsrdA
V W;Im ,mp4['srs sla Pearl Street n. Y city J.
Y. Cay; John w Kirby. ESQ. netronoi;ts.
tank jog Broadway, y. Y. City; IL Arthur.
Es1, British and American Exchange Banking
Corporation. 63 Wall st, n. Y. tifv. n IL
Smith, EsJ., Chemical Bank corner 81 Broad.
way aud Chambers ST.. n. u CITY.
MI I,,y,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
WOOdfIi1Ts Male Room NIetping Cars
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

scorr Cousrr, Iowa. U. >. Revenue Stamp
| The District Court. J0cents
Enoch Ketcbuio, plaintiff, vs.. Robert Christie.
| A.Lncy g. Christie, William Thorniing. Nathan
and John r. Corwith, Thomas W. VI hittemors
A. q. Fulton, y. j.. Prescott, u. b. Woodward
George l.. Davenport and Msrgeufetta Lee
Clare, executors OF Antoine LeCIsire, deceas.
ed. VIM. g. Shand, Chas. h. kinkead The
Board Of Supervisors Of Scott County. Iowa.
Scout County for the Of the School Fund
VIM. Davidson, +. Il. Glasby and A. L. GIas.
by, his wife, Theodore Il. Wetmore. defend.
ants.
To each and every Of above defendants.
VOu ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT on
y or before the 10th day Of October 1854. {
petition will he filed by said plaintiff. Enoch
ketchum, in the Office oi the Clerk Of the Dis.
trict Court OF Scott county, in the State Of Iowa
claiming VI you the following relief. viz /: thai
the title OF lot four in block tire, 81 Of Rober
Christine plat OF part o. the east half Of the
Southwest quarter OF section nineteen, ia town.
ship seventy eight, range four east Of the Stu =.
NJ, aud more fully descr bed as follows to-
wit beginning Sz6 feet west from point ii the
eastern boundary line Of sail quarter section.
which said point is 4l0 feet north from the soutk
cas- corner Of sid quarter section, lun tLence
west from said place Of beginning seventy four
GA feet, thence north one hundred and f.ty
C5J) feet, thence east seventy -four 14) feet.
thence south one hundred aud fifty n5N) feet 10
place Of beginning; b. established and c6ntrroed
in plaintiff, and thai each and every Of defend
ants herein be forever barred from setting UNI anv
claim, right, title, or right Of redemptlou =
or to said premises. sA ~ 7.
No personal claim 10 made against any Of above
named defendants, except the said Robers Chris
tie. s6fa.. ma8f~
Aad unless you appear thsrsto nd dUlead sooe
before noon Of the second dAy ofths nexs ses1R6f
eaid District Court 70 - beGun - hsldoa - -
efse Monday of November, a y. 1se4 ysor!1o
prayed.
Dated this o0lh day Of July. 1884
Ao1GWART : ARASI1ON0.Q1
julye0dlW Atsosneys IT. Plain13
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
Mississippi 4 Missouri Railroad

Trains run by Chicago time which is twelve min
utes faster than Davenport time.
IN AND AFTER MONDAY, MAY 10th, 1854
Oand until further notice, trains will leave
Davenport follows
545 A. ~ for Grinnell and Washington.
8 80 A. NJ. freight accommodation for Grinnell
2l5pM do do Iowa City
and Muscatinc.
Trains arrive at Davenport as follows:
s 90 A NJ. freight and accommodation from
Iowa City.
ASP NJ. freight and accommodation from
Grnnell and Washington.
q l5p. NJ express from Grinnell and Muscatine
The % a. NJ. train out Of Davenport, makes
direct connection at Grinnell, Iowa City, and at
Washington, with the Western Stage Co.'S sta.
yes for all points West, South West, and North
West
Train from the west connect at Davenport
with trains ofthe Chicago Rock Island RR.'.s
all points East, North, and South.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity of
giving distinct directions to the destination Of.
baggage, also TO procure tickets before taking
heir seats in the cars j f. TRACY Supt
A. kIsBALL, Asst Supt my IL "a
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31

And but ONE CHANGE between
CHICAGO AND PHILADELPHIA, OR 70 NV YoAA
VIA ALLEIroN
Woodriff's State Room Sleeping Carr.
Are run on Night Trans, and baggage Is checked
through to all Eastern Cities and handled free,
To secure the Shortest Route, Greatest Cor
fort, and the
SAYING OF TWO HOURS TINE.
ASK FOK TICKETS VA TYF FORt
VA YNE ROAD.
For sale AZ the principal Ticket Offices in the
West; at the Company Offices in Chicago. cor
ner Randolph aud Dearborn Streets and ct the
Union Depot, West sid by
A. HOLIDAY, Ticket Agent.
). For further information apply to
W. q. CLEI.LAND, >. w. Pass Agent, Chicago,
WIN. r. SHlNN,
Gen Pass Agen, Pittsburg. p
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
Woman in all her Difficulties

Is invited to test the regulating and restorative
pow of this harmless but effective prepare
ton. AT the two epochs Of life in which the fe-
male system nndergocs the most mpor.an. and
critical changes, the Pills will prove posi-
tive safeguard against evil consequences. They
also confidently recommended AS a specific in
every disorder to which females are exclusiy ely
subject.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
A Single Bottle will last a month
ITO be. used l1lree times
Il Day.
Testimonial.

From Hon. 7zos. J. 7u5n.r. Err .nem5o Of Co,.-
qr,ss from Hhnois, iote .Slpeikr r M Niinois
No'@e ot Rpres'ftutt,es, cad Grdn4 .Easter o,
A., f. emit 4. " Of he Sfatect Niinois
faEEpoRr, Oc;. Il, S62.
Dr. D. II SEELIE:
Dsar Sir n reply to your notice of the 18th
lust. would say that was sevcrelr afflicted
with Calarrh Tor wears. within became acquaiut-
"a with Won and bought two bottles of YOUR
Liquid Catarrh Remedy Before had used Que
bottle war sensbly improved, aud before the
second botttle Was finished was completely cured.
| recommend tie medicine 10 Ill afflicted with
Catgrrh. K,siv YOURS, Tnos J TURNER
Sold in Davenport By Dir W Higgins.
icon t,r1
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31

\ REMEDY FOR PrIES-It is blessil z to
the suffering to know that we hayc an eff
icctual cure for this truly troublesome dis
ease. Mr. }. f. lIazardc, Of l64 I'd ST.,
Cincinnati, o., takes great pleasure in in
forming all WHO are sutcringwith piles that
he used a small quantity Of Dr. Strickland
Pile Rcmcny, AMI it effected a permanent
cure. This seems to be the case with all
manufactured 1t No. 6 Eas' Eth St, Gu
cinnati, o.. and sold by all druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
Be it Understood,

Tia, the above statements can at all times be
verified hv the written testimony lextending
through quarter OF a century of tens Of thou
sands OF unlmpe achable witnesses
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
DAILY D EMOCRAT.


| ne bnOSyluc umO10 M On 90e k.h0Ams
.Iheir Sup~rstiaiOn.
To The Editor Of the World
a curious fact in connection with the re
cent Indian atrocities along the overland
route is probably not generally understood,
and may not be unintercsting TO the pub
lie
The Iadidns hoec nerer disturbed the tele-
graph fiae, although they have pundered,
burned and murdered at various points
along the line. They regard the wire as
the J,eathing spirit Of the Almighty, and
are filled with superstitious awe over ITS
performances. This feeling owes its origin
to the following ingenious expcdient Oh the
part of Mr.. Creighton, a superintendent Of
the Overland Telegraph line, who. on the
completion Of the line, desired to protect it
against Indian moestation
By arrangement he secured the attend
ancc at Forts kearney and Laramie-fiye
hundred miles apart-of two influential
chiefs Of the Sioux and Arapahce tribes
They had not met for many months, but
were intimate friends. Their relations with
each other had been such that questions
and answers between them were only com
prchcnsib.e TO themselves They talked to-
gether for ali hour, but both manifested in
credulity, and suspected some palc-fa Jug
glery. To make the impression more forci-
BILE, Mr. Creighton at once arranged to have
both chiefs start simultaneously from the
respective points, and meet midway for con-
sultation. Two weeks were consumed in
the Journey and the rcd brothers met in
council. Of course, a comparison of notes
dissolved every doubt, and strengthened
the superstition and awe which had at first
inspired them.
The effect of this ingenious arrangement
has been Of great advantage 70 the Over
land Telegraph lines. The wires have
never been broken by the Indians, even
WHOM stretches Of hundreds Of miles over
which the line passes have been ravaged by
predatory bands.
The very fact that the line has not been
mocstcd during the recent troubles, dis
proves the assumption lhat secession gucr-
rillas have led the sayages in their bloody
work. If white men have been connected
with these outrages, the wires would have
been cut at dozen points.
Respectfully yours,
EDWARD Bliss,
100 Broadwav
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
Michigan Central Railroad.

/,-,ot Central Route to Ne,c York, Ne,c England
and tie Caaddas.
AND AFTER SUNDAY, MAJ
115th "a. trains will leave the Urea, ZEN
ri Union Depot, foot Of Lake street rs
$40 m. Sundays excepted Arrive IN .,eai"
s.son m; Toronto. 4;4o p NJ; H"stInsio"
Hrd,a 4.,5 a. M; Buffalo, 900 p M; Albany "a,
So m New York, $50 p. m; Boston, lSoo
coo = m Saturday excepted. Arrive IN De-
~ .r1,, 900 a. m Toronto, 4:45 y M Suspension
p s;a,c AS y. m: Buffalo, 500 p m; Albany
Ia5: New York. 1850 a. m; boston, SO ?, a.
,o.oO ~ m. Saturday and SUNDAYS excep.eu' AZ
rive in Detroit, 1000 p. H.. Ioron.o, 9o' =, ~.
Ruspension Bridge. a:ie p. m; Ainany, ~ d.
m: New York, 2:45 p M; Boston .o;W p M
CINCINNA Natl TR RAINS
tvia. Michigan CentrA H. H.,
Lave Chicago at Gao a. m, Mail Tram o.oo
Wat Express. The 600 p IN. tram lcasln3
1,hc,co -uns through to CincahLat' "''no"'
chance OF cars or baggage. ,
T,,,tan's Patent entiiating and " erMAnS ny.
..stus on all Cars of this Company an G'es"n.
Smokers' Car, with Euchre Tables, Ia a'e.. peen
sided to day trains. Patent. Sleeping cars ol
o;Sht trains baggage Checked Through, n.
Through Tickets for sale u All Rfifc n.c-n
...d Offces in the West, At the 0enerai O'nc ~
xs..r II Lake ana nearbor streets, unccr 'ne
%e,nont House, Chicago, eMsl 81 the q 20!
H. n. RICE. 1cr,i Suet.
n. G. WENTWORTH. (issssha western ''ass'
AoenA Cbteago.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
ChrisfadOr's Egn;s. Prcserr0fire.
Cherokee Remedy and Injection

To ouR FEMALE KENDERs. "
call the attention d! the iemal
readers to the advertisement in
our columns otthc CnEeOKEr REM
EpY AND INJECTION. for the cure Of
Euor thus, or the Whites. These
vegetable compounds have been
found a most sovereign specific for
this use, By the removal Of which
they also aid in regulating the pc
riods OF the female system, often
interrupted by iluoS .itbas. They
are certain to cure speedily, ap;i
thoroughly, and contain no nii,.eral
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31

DYSPEPSIA, NrEy BUSINESS AND DEBILITY
Dr.. Strc5louds 7onic.-Wc can recon-
mend those suffering with Loss Of Ape
lite, Indigcsti Or Dyspepsia, Nervousness
aud Nervous Debili y, TO use strich and S
Tonic 1t is a vegetable preparation, free
from alcoholic liquors; it strengthens the
whole nervous system; it creates = good
appetite, .snd is warranted to cure by pep
sia end Nervous Debility.
For sale by Druggist, generally at s per
bottle Prepared by DR.. A. Strickland, i
East Fourth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
luly2o-d2 wifi
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31

SUMNER ARRANGEMENT
ONAyD AFTER MONDAY, NAY 18th. lsg4
~ and Until further notice, trains will leare
davenport daily. SUNDAYS excepted a. follows !:
Is, Nail train at ...:....-.s -. A. n.
I'd Night expires 81. p. y.
Arrive a, davenport daily, Sundays excepted
as follows:
I'd Daily express and mail train --.r..s o. p y.
All trains over this route in direct connect
ton a. Chicago with trains over both The Michi--
gan Southern. Michigan Central, Pittsburg. Fort
WAYNE and Chicago Railroads to and from DE
troit. Toledo. Columbus. Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Pi,,sburg, Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niagara Fails, Alba.
ny, New York, Philadelphia, baltimore, anc
Washington.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity
of giving distinct directions as 10 the destination
OF their baggage. also 20 procure tickets before
taking their seats in the cars. as the conductors
collect fares only to the stations the line OF the
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad.
myl6 '6i J. f. TRACY. Sup't
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
Dyspepsia, Diarrhea, Weak
ness, DC.

The terrible bodily and mental pangs which
characterize Dyspepsia are at once mitigated by
the Pills. DIarrhGa, constipation, headache,
ply steal rostration, nervous tremors, hot Pushes
spasms, affections Of the kidneys, hemorrhoids
or piles. and in fact. all internal complaints, from
whatever cause arising give way before the sal
utary influence Of this extraordinary remedy
AsG specific for dyspepsia. and the disorders
connected with it, or growing out Of il. the Pills
are always 10 be relied OF when every other med,
icine and mode Of treatment has utterly failed
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31

The symptoms OF catarri as they generally
appear are at first very slight, Persons find they
have a cold that they have frequent attacks, and
are more sensitive to the changes of temperature.
In this condition. the nose may be dry. or light
discharge. thin and acrid. afterwards becoming
thick and adhesive As The disease becomes
chronic the discharges increased in quantity
and changed in quality they now thick and
heavy, and are hawked or coughed oil The Sc
cretions are offensive, causing bad breath the
voice is thick and nasal; the eyes are weak. the
SENSE Of smell is lessened or destroyed deafness
Frequently taAes place Another common and
important symptom Of Catarrh is. that the per
son IS obliged Ia clear his throat in the morning
of a thick or Shiny mucous which has fallen
down from the head during the night. When
this takes place the person may be sure hat his
disease is IN its way 10 the lungs, aud should lose
no time in arrestInglt
~ Tie ajore ore bit far # tie naqhy Cata,7h
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
TYR. WEATERS COMPOUND EXTRACT OF
FlREW EED!
Or, hllMOR and LIVER syrup,
Is believed TO be the greatest remedy dis
covered for the
Removal Of Humors in the Blood.


/
We are aware that many medicines are war
ranted, knowing that they will never be return
ed. But We assure you that do no; wish your
money without giving value received We be.
lieve II i worse than yberv to get gain in that
way, and when warrant this medicine, we
mean what we say. II any one uses the Fireweed
tor the I'll seases for which we recommend il, and
Is not fully satisfied that il is not all we recon-.
mond II, ne can return the bottle to the agent he
purchased the medicine of who will refund the
money.
Should your nearest druggist NOT have the ar
ticle, do no. be put Oft with any other preparation
that ma, be offered in It's place, but send to our
agent, and he will forward, securely packed. by
by express. BEWARE OF IMPOSITION
See that orr signature is every bottle YOU
buy. and that "Dr. beavers Compound Extract
Of Fireweed or Humor or Liver Syrup is blown
IN the bottle none other is genuine.
Price : per bottle, or six bottles for So
sent by express on receipt of the money Solo
by all druggists and medicine dealers
Walker 4 Taylor, Props.
II. SCONIL, IS Randolph Street Chicago
Wholesale Agent. aug57-dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31

to the most delicate organization. They are also
the best and most effective cure of Gonofrhn.a
and Glec, yet dsco' cred Call for Cherokee
Remedy or in..nction
Elects Of hrrey les a yOialGll.
Too much eating and drinking, new habits and
modes OF life, often produce irregularities in the
bowels and general he ai;h .of the system. But
BgAsDRETns Pills will soon cure, the stomach
will regain lis strength and healthy action of
the system will be restored No MEDICINES are
equal in usefulness to the
BRANDRETHS PILLS
BRANDRETH'S UNIVERSAL SALVE AND
ALLCOCk'S POROUS PLASTERs,
Every man of the FIRE Zor,vEs had box of
BRANDREra's Pills. box of UNIVERSAL SALvg,
and an ALLcocKs Pono,s PLASTER put in their
knapsack free of expense, And to this fact may
be attributed the absence of any of tis regiment
from the hospital
EVERY SOLDIER should have box Of Bran
dretil's Pills, box of Salve, and piece of Por
Gus Plaster. They are SURE to be useful, often
lie saving.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31

This is not a history written by one man, or
even derived from the experiences OF one ration
1t consists of compilation of Testimonials from
the sick OF every country an uniiipehchibic re,
cora. the like of which has never been addnced
in fay or of any discovery invent, n sinccs time
began.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31

.yAS. n. NJ MONT.
coppersmith and erazier
4 nd General .DOlDlpcr in 'Eins
Copper x Sheet.lron.
,prIcIjI.AR ATTENTION PAID TO THE
manufacture OF heavy Sheet lorn snmO no
stacks, l'oils pp Rrec sT'i1S csfS sS6
WORHS All kinds of house work, Plumbing,
Roo.n.. Cutters, Conductors. Bathing Alaratus'
p pu" ,.cad Pipe, etc. furnished to order.
rim Ware constantly on hand and made made
xo of"s Main &. near Ferry Landing. ju21 -dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
BANKING AND EXCHANGE.
Davenport Savings Institution.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

npEy DAILY FOR BUSINESS. SUNDAYS
Oand holidays excepted from a. to ) p m
.es- SATURDAY EVENINGS ~
rom7 to o'clock INTEREST allowed on deposits
at the rate OF FIVE per cent per annum.
Printed copies oi by laws and Regulations TO
oe had At the bank.
Money to loan on good improved Real Estate.
Feb2odwt. DAVID :. TRUE, Pres't.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
No Effort will he Spared

To make this stable in fact ~ in name The
EcLfPsE STABLE Of the city.
Horses KEEP, by the day, week or nion.h on
reasonable terms.
mav5.dtfJ JOSEPH WOLF. PROPRIETOR
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-31
U. S. 1910 BONDS.

TTNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE SEC
I Rrr,nY OF the Treasury of the United States
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-06

GOOD CONDUCT TO BE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Alexander Hays has issued the following order :
HEADQUARTERS Sd DIVISION, I'd ARMY CORPS
MARCH 13-Hereafter, in all engagements with
the enemy, or on special service, the command,
to forward to these headquarters the name OF at
least one enlisted man, more distinguished 1or
good conduct than his fellow soldiers
This recognition must be supported by cyl
dence, and upon it's meritorious services Will be
recommended for promotion in the individual
BY order of Brigadier- General Alex. Hays,
Commanding Division J. S. SULLIVAN.
: Lieut.. A. A. G.
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-06

w dSllluStOu, yoC lOOlS anu CIdlUOIS tlAdO MI
Lincoln began the war
But we quota another batch of facts, found
in this secesh almanac, beginning the day after
Mr.. Lincoln's Administration.
March 5-Gen. Beauregard assumes command
of the troops besieging Fort Sumter
March 12-Fort Brown, Texas, surrendered by
Captain Hill to the Texas Commissioners.
March 13-Alabama ratified the Constitution
of the Confederate States, vote of the Conven-
ton, 81 to g.
March 16-GeOrgia ratified the Constitution of
the Confederate States vote of Convention, 1O1
to 7.
March 25-Texas ratified the Constitution of
the Confederate States vote of Convention, SO
to 2
March 30-Mississippi ratified the Constitution
of the Confederate States vote of the Convention,
70 TOT.
April 3-South Carolina ratified the Constitu-
ton of the Confederate States; vote of Conven-
ton, 149 to 20.
April 12-13-Battle of Fort Sumter. After 81
hours bombardment the Fort surrendered to the
Confederate States.
April 14.-Evacuation of Fort Sumter by Maj.
Anderson.
On this day, the 18th of April, President Lin
coin called out 75 900 for the purpose of put
ting down the rebellion.
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-04-06

INCIDENT OF THE WAR.-After the battle at
Bean Station, East Tennessee, the rebels were
guilty of all manner of indignity toward the slain.
They stripped their bodies and shot all persons
who came near the battlefield to show any atten-
ton to the dead The body of little drummer
boy was left naked and exposed. Near by, in
an humble house, there were two little girls, the
eldest but sixteen, who resolved to give the body
a decent burial. They took the night for their
task. With hammer and nails in hand, and
boards on their shoulders, they sought the place
where the body of the dead drummer-boy lay
From their own scanty wardrobe, they clothed
the body for the grave. With their own hands
they made a rude coffin, into which they rever-
emily put the dead boy. They dug the grave,
and lowered the body into it and covered it over.
The noise of the hammer brought some of the
rebels to the spot The sight was too much for
them The stiffness of the night-the story
eloquently told by the heroic labors of the little
girls. Not word was spoken no one inter-
ferred, and when the sacred rights of burial
were performed, all separated and the little
drummer-boy sleeps undisturbed in his grave
on the battlefield. Such tenderness and hero
ism deserve to run along the line of coming gen.
erations with the story of the woman who broke
the alabaster box on the feet of the Savior, and
with her who of her perjury cast her two mites
into the treasury.