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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23
Tue CENTuRY tLuB.-The New York

Tue CEhTuRY tLuB.-The New York
Century Club have succeed d n oasing
Gnllsn =. NcrpiancA rom The P"siden
~, and in making George Banctol
Preslden'. several other Democrat s
we're voted ca. Of the Bead OF Man -:
mem, aud geo,lrmen o! the Admiuist.-
zion faith aud policy nc in their plac.s
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23
THE Ney YogK CoIlRCTonsuIP.-

TIE Naw YoRK CoLLsCroRsHIP.-
The new York Tribune sayst at petit
ton to the President 10 put po,tnaster
Wakemsn intD the Custom House, IN
place OF Collector I;arney, has been
gnc1 ly a the Unou State officers.
TIE SIT. Comm lt-,s, aud nearly every
Union member OF the Legislature OF Al
bany. Tie petition has been sent to
Washington.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23
WAsuoE. Washoe must be yer

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cor5i,g t, the Virein'a CITY Bulletin,
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we saw i ound tile stove at the theatre,
wlrmi Z tAouscly,f, 10 less than five
m-n uh3 had each I'D a n,an within
tie pa>tiise MONTH";
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23
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IL WEI L., Agent. ID venpGr
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23
A t,s..e 9s.. des.ce spr -s.s..,

a k'ss.e Esss dease spr "stsH.
fYP9opFKTN GS FiFiIi STREET, NEAR
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JAMES q. WHITNEY,
isnls dlmi Paw:u ,ket, Il. !.
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Messr. sDAH W smith, 5ll Wash. St, os,o

RI rom II n San sorn. Teacher Of Music and Presi-
dc 1t of Handel society IN Dartmouth Colleg
DAaTMoUrH CoLLs3K
CsNri sxHS The Amercrn Organ purchased
of you, though very pleasing in tone from tho
frst, has tecone nole ard m"re faverite in-
strument with my musical ~ quaintauces as we'll
az With rpysef The etse Of tho action ana the
rsnidity win ~hich light usic car be executed
upcu it SURPRISED Tao, white tor sac cd or solea
harnor ITS Fl ness Is uuq.estione1. take great
pleasurei in ADDING my testimony TO its real worth
Very truly yours, d oAhBaRS.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23

From Geo Wiley. Oreanist and Director of hu-
sic at John Street Church, Lowell. Mass.
LoweLL, Mass.
GgsrLgxEH Having thoroughly ex tu'incd
sour American Organs, am 0! iha opinion thai
they are not equaed by those OF any maker.-
They are distiugui bed from all ! HAYS seen by
tneIr ex,eul fu ness. yet ee' owness 0! tone and
their qai;k respo, es to tho louch perfo'n-
cr. / am YOUR, &C, Gso WILEY.
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ONEASY TEAMS.
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ma . temaip Tor . term IT ye-rs.
Also, frst lass Ha7se, very centrally locate !,
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lam also rcsay to engage IL rent TO Sc"
house. to be- buii. in the spring. 10 be ready ior
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A SO n scoi Sose .or R-n., and the ( ast nase-
menr in Metropolitan blt ok for Rent.
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23

From Tbca Chu5huck. Urganist and Director Of
MUSIC of the First BAPTIST Church. Springfield,
Mass. Srf:HG'IELp. hAss.
G-S,LExsN = Having had oppor entities for
testing the qualities Ct JOUR different styles Of
ane jc N Or.nns in cont at with ,hoae OF otncr
ma ers | DO hot he.itae 10 sny that l fnd in
them a superiority, both in exquisite purity,
smoothuesu 81 d ye.ame Of ~ c. 10 delicate and
oieasant ouch ami Frou pit tespoo in rapid play
NJ can cneertuliy recommend them To aBy
erson who may wish o own play upon such
IA instrument nearest perfection.
h. spsetiuliy yoeIs. IHos CHuBBUcK.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23

RaxEUEY, MASS
To alu lc to instruments which b.sr the name Of
d n II u SAita, would b. useless hey Lave
stool the the tssi fer years: and when tav
tina, they always rt feet upon the reputation Of
o-;on men, iweid high praise. IN quality
of tore sud irish, they justly CLAIM the irH
rank: nnt, having 50 much ut sta G, their rare
on merican Organs may be curs,dered a good
end orsemebt Ut any. he'neciuiiy,
PRLF /. u A fECug.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23
The AMERICAN ORGAN

From BF paker. Professor in the Boston Must
cal Institute. Author, Sc, and ireci0r Of Mus
ic in the 5 nth Cgpgi egat.onal Church
bcsros, N A.
Ges-LEyES-1 confess TO having enteT aimed .
prejudice ~ inst Reed in4rumsots before hsv-
ng heard your American organ. Bnt ~ your
new ms,hod of 70 ding the msnotonons, droning.
busting sound has been entirely cured, AID In
p acs o. i, a pure orgsniike oDesubstitn ed. me
actio. IS prong ana the tuning Is really perfect
II YOU Orc.ts receive the pa ronsge they merit
they must ooms INFO very general use.
With regarJ, truly ours,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23

From Ia mrs Baker. Musical Director Of Laura
keenes Theatre, formerly Loader OF Julieu's
Eant.
- RANG IT, New Yofs.
GENTLEMEN = llaviug exai1iEed the American
0rears, ru6uufactuIed ~ Messrs - 4 w
Smith, chec:.uiiy certify TO their superiority
IN over desirable quaity OF the instrument
fanr varing is VI The mos. Gpprovea n,dA-. ION
de,ug TIE tones clear aud ieilA be, enabling the
pc 10 ne. to execute RAPID .ssases with case and
accuracy. TbAKER.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23

BLACK TONE, Mass.
GENTLEMEN The three American Organs
purchased nj ytu for the use OF our churches
her, in Cxbfioge, and in ,ulbuIy Lave been 10
use one year. Ii gives tae much pey sure 10 say
that they havo fully met our expecra t.ons, and
.iyen the greatest satisfaction remain yours
+ } SRRRIDAN, PASTOR.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23

=; u vpOs-soooD -. -. 1oAD1 . nAnb
1rAKHs 10 OnOa1 AND ~ 9a1 .0101
r. 40 Dsy.' C1elhasg
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-23

Mr. GEorGE A BRuFN, Org ans, Of st James Epis-
cs, nj Church, Chicago, H. says:
They Tar surpass all o. her instruments Of the
kiad III have come under my observation for
.ul ess, richness AID briliaDcy of tone, and
n-omptpess and del cacy OF actiod
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10

NASHVILLE. December 9--The weather is
bitter cold. There is nothing front
to-day, save some sharp musketry firing in front
of the 18th corps. and several wounded on both
sides.
gunboai feet went down the river again to-
day No reports have been received from them
since their leaving, save that they engaged the
enemy some thirty minutes after leaving aere.
River "A inches 10y the shoals. andfalliug.
The weather is very cold, aud heavy storm
of snow and hail all day
The rebels in our front appear intact, and there
Ne no indications of attack OF of their retir-
ing The excitement in town has nearly sub
sided. and no apprehension as to the safety Of
the city need be feared.
Five gunboats went down the river again to-
day to a point where rebel batteries are located
engaged them, drove the rebels back from the
river. silcu0i their guns and retained to the
city.
Very little cannonadng or diminishing has
transpired to day The rebels are still throwing
up earthworks Considerable defense of that
character is being erected in front Of the 4th
Corps.
Deserters ahs come in To day say Hoods
forces are soon to attack the Union troops
The river Is four feet or the shoals and still
rising.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10
Ernln NeNx N0rE

NKw YORK, December 9-Richmond papers
of the 9Th say that Sherman's campaigIi is draw
ing to a close. He is approaching the coast by
way of Dsrien and Savannah but we have a
formidable force between these points which he
will have To encounter before reaching either
point. We think Sherman is done with strategy,
and now attempt to break through our forces and
thus attempt to reach the sea coast. Things will
eliminate this week We think Sherman is in a
critical condition.
The Posts Washington special says: IL i
probable that the WAYS and means committee will
report in favor of laying tax on tobacco, in the
leaf. instead of the manufactured article
Gold is weaker. large amounts being offered at
ls@i4 below the regular rates The price
touched 243 during the morning. but declined to
259sl under pressure of cash offers and report
that Sherman had reached Bulls Bay, on the
coast.
The Commercials Washington special says
Richmond papers Of Wednesday contain no in
formation about sherman, but predict his defeat
before he can reach Savannah or Darien.
4 special dispatch to the Tribune, dated " ash
ington 9th, SAYS: General Logan gives it a his
opinion that the SLOW progress OF sherman j. The
very best evidence OF his entire safety aud sue
cess. TWAS hls programme TO make frequent
halts and rest his men. while detachments scour
the country 10 destroy roads. bridges. and rebel
supplies. Had he encountered any serious oppo
sion. he would have reached the coast before
this
The Times special says: General Logsn Is on
his way to Join his corps IN sherman army.
Building No a Centre street. occupied BIZ Va
rious parties as printing offices. book binders. in
sursnee companies, &c. was damaged Sie,uUl
bv FIRE this morning
j. Y. Iibbets was to day convicted Zoe 4 Jan
Serous assault 1t the Corn Exchange IN Feorua
" last
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10

LOUISVILLE, December 9.-The Journals
Nashville special Of the stn says:
No change has taken place IN the general stu
alton.
skirmishing Is going on in from, Of the Adj
corps.
The enemy has been drives back TO his old
line yery few casulties resulted
Prisoners report Chea,hsms cavalry OF the
rebel right Lee in tic centre. and Stewart on
the left, and say Lee has batteries Of 1 guns
each, in position.
A rebcl brigade left in the direction Of Muir.
freesboro--it Is not known whether for foraging
or to attack Murireesboro.
One of our batteries on Gen steadman's front
opened this morning. but ELECTED no reply.
Gen. +. J. Wood retains command Of the Ith
corps.
Couch takes command of a division of the
23d corps
Special dispatch to the journal. dated 9th.
says there is no change in affairs around the city
Gen. Bufbfidge and bic command were q,
Bears Station on the 9th. His force il well or
gained and supplied, and in good spirits This
movement of Burbridge on Breckinridges flank
had compelled the latter to withdraw his entire
force beyond Bulls Gap. excepting small cav.
airy detachment.
Vaughan was reported at Chucky Bend with a
cavalry force, and Bushrod Johnson at Jones
boro; but 10th the reports are considered doubt
full
Our men took possession Of Lagrange yester
day afternoon after inuriug the railroad so as TO
disarrange trains for day or two.
The Journal says: IL is our impression that
Breckenridge will turn up in new aud uneX.
pected quarter before long.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10
AFFAIRS NASHVILLE
QUIET ON THE POTOMAC
GOLD CLOSED AT sS, 80.
xc.. &c. sc 4. &C.. sc.


WASHINGTON, December Y-Richmond papers
print Frederick sburg letters under date the 9th
which says il is reported that load of troops
Just passed down the Potomac TO reinfore Grant,
1000 from Sheridan and 1000 new recruits.
The Port Royal Herald of the 9TH says three
deserters from Savannah arrived in front of Pu-
laski on the 3Oth. They report Sherman adyaDc-
ing on Savannah in three columns, one by way
of Nillen. one by Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers,
and the other across the Savannah river at Les
ten Ferry, ten miles above He hanked Macon.
but did not stop to occupy il. He had whipped
Wagner and Cobb's militia at Oconee bridge
driving them in every direction.
The Augusta COnstitutiOnalst thinks that
sherman has not hesitated for a moment as to
the pon, TO be attacked or 10 road 10 il, saving
that the enemy broke camp at Louisville on the
morning of the 2d inst. abandoning the shortest
route to Augusta, moving by new route in the
direction of Savannah. The Constituencies
lays out the following campaign for Sherman as
being the most natural and favorable one:
With his forage and provision trains full nc
will pass hs..entire army TO Milen. Then throw
ing his cavalry in the rear. he will put the wagon
train between the two wings of his army and
march in compact column, steadily but eau
tiously, on the city of Savannah. With the
Ogeechee and its few crossings and terrible
swsmps on mia right, and the Savannah river and
its equally swampy banks on his left. both of his
TANKS will be most securely covered; and thus
situated. he has march of over eighty miles to
the city Travelling at the rate he has averaged
since leaving Atlanta, he would reach there by
the 9th inst, provided he should not be checked
on the way
The Oconee bridge had not been burned.
although desperate attempts had been made to
accomplish il
The Richmond Enquirer of the eth inst re-
ports that no new movements have been made
in the direction of Grahamsville, Ga. The Fed.
eral troops engaged consisted of four regiments
of whites aud "a of blacks. About 300 men
were found on the field dead and wounded
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10

Sr. LOUIS. December 9-In view OF the Ie-
cent changes in department commanders here,
Col. Joseph Dorr ir.. acting provost marshal
general of the department OF Missouri. rendered
his resignation, which was accepted, and Lieut.
Col q. W Davis, OF the 5lst Illinois, has been
temporarily assigned TO the duties of the office.
In view of the recent change in the department
commanders here, Colonel Joseph Dorr, ir.. Act
ing Provost Marshal General of the department
of Missouri. under date OF the 9TH, rendered his
resignation. which was accepted, and Lieutenant
Colonel c. Davis, 5lst Illinois, is temporarily
assigned 20 the duties o. the Office
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10

HEADQU ARTERs ARMY or THE PoToNAC. I
naaa.,Iar

HEADoU AETEEs ARMY or THE PoToNAC.i
December :.
This has been rather a calm day along the
lines in front OF Petersburg. Some little picket
firing was INDUCED in on the right of the line,
but the artillery on both sides very quiet.
Considerable antivity prevailed in the lines
north Of the james river to day, but the rain
storm which set in early this morning seemed TO
have put stop to Whatever changes, il any were
intended
Firing was kept up at Dutch Gap all day, -
usual, but not with such persistency as yesler-
dav.
Richmond papers OF to day contain no news
from either Georgia or Tennessee They seem
to have anticipated a battle in front of Rich
mond for tue past TWO or three days. and have
evidently been preparing to resist any advance or
our part.
All quiet on the morning OF December oth
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10

work. marker.
NV YoRK, December 3
Cotton firm al 3l@I 81 for middling.
Flour-State and Western active and firm,
$40 20dlO 80 for extra State: Sll 2J6ll 40 for
brands, market closing firm with no sales at in
side quotations A large portion OF the sales
were extra State
Whisky irregular and unsettled at 81 92td
% for State, and retail lots at 81 81.
Wheat irmer; Milwaukee club 81 81; new
81 1901 81; western whea. active, and 3@4c.
higher: 81 80 for Chicago spring: 81 29@2 30
for No. , Milwaukee club; 81 35 fer No. do
s. 42ls for winter red weaerns - So for
amber Michigan
Rye 81 &c
Barley dull at 81 936l "a
Corn dull and nominal mixed western held
At ST goal SO in store.
Oats decidedly more active aud iirmer, and
lie. better; 81 076l 0S for western afoat and in
store and aloat
Hops in moderate demand at 30M5oc
Wool firm.
Coffee firm but very quiet.
Sugar quiet with sales al 23025 for Z. X. 81.
and 1912 for Muscoyado
Molasses firm sales by auction OF 300 bills
New Orleans at S4e@Sl 2l.
Petroleum quiet but firm AT 5l652; crusade
I2@I3: refined in bond 90
Pork opened decidedly higher and active. but
closed in favor of buyers; S35 % for 1923
mess S37 75@3S % for 1851 do cash and
regular way closing at S31 81 cash S34 50635 IS
old and new prime, and S3S 50@39 90 fer new
prime mess also 900 bbls. mess for January
at the sellers and BUYERS option, S39 90; and
$3.50 bbls. mess for December, sellers option,
S3o 50@39 90; and 4, 200 bbls. new prime mess
for January and February, same option, $40 90
GAO so
Beef rather steady, with moderate demand ;
prime mess $3S 80; beet hams in fair demand at
s2s@27 %
Cut meats in moderate request At l531 04lS for
shoulders. including old at l5@l5lI, and hams
1904.
Lard rather hrmer at 2l@2Ic, 2JO kegs
choice city reported at &c Il
Butter steady with fair demand at 3S@a9c
for Ohio. and 45@60 for State.
Cheese more active at l6G24 for common to
prime
Gold 1884,
Money active at Coz per cent.
Sterling quiet at l091a@l095s.
INV YORK MONEY MARKET.
NV YORK, December g.
Gyld without material change In price
Stocks dull
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10

eX Pinkerton's. Wahoo and Calisaya Bitters
stands the first IN public favor and confidence,
ss being the best and most efficient btters for
cleansing the blood and give healthy action TO
the stomach. These bitters are put up with the
utmost eare-compounded with the greatest ac
euraey. 40 that the hest and most desirable re
suits will be obtained from their use Pure
Bourbon whisky the best liquor for medicinal pur-
poses, is always used to preserve these bitters
Persons suffering from dyspepsia will find imme
date relief from the OF these bitters II taken
according TO directions. Beware of cOunterieits
on thesebitters. None genuine unless the name
OF Jacob Pinkerton is blown on each bottle.
For sale by all respectable druggists and whole
sale dealers. tues thu and sat
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10
400 R,w.up--T.ken by mistake or stole

$500 REwARp. Taken By mistake or stolen
from the ears. on the BeIlefontaine railroad. on
SATURDAY., December ID. 1864. on the trip from
Cresiinc 10 Indianapolis. in the vicinity OF Sid.
nev. Ohio. a large Russia leather valise. con
tanning a large amount Of stock, revenue stamps.
and valuable papers. belonging 10 The under
signed. The stocks and papers can be OF ho
use to any one. a. proper notice has been giveo
to all persons. Any one returning the same to
me at the Office Of the Citizens Street Railway
Co. 10 Indianapolis. will receive the above re-
ward and no questions asked
r. g. CATHERwo0D
indianapolis. Ind. December 9TH, 1864.
decJ DIT
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10
Erolu Gaira ana ReInw

EIcKsBrRG, December 18th, via Cairo 9Th
Major General Dana. by successful expedition
from Ncksburg, destroyed the Mississippi Cen
trail railroad for thirty miles above Big Black
crossing. including long bridge at that place.
The work was thoroughly done. ana the troops
returned to Nicksburg with loss OF ) killed ami
Al wounded and missing. Twenty five hundred
bales of cotton. Sld about $500 GOO worth of
public property was destroyed
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10

A Growing ESTERPRIsE.-Messrs. Bryant,
Stratton 4 Co have recently opened business
college at Washington. ID. G and four other
leading commercial cities. making twenty eight
institutions in ALL forming the international
Chain of Business Colleges" Students enter
ing the indianapolis college entitled to in
truction at all the other institutions, which
they can avail themselves of at anv time The
Indianapolis college is at 301s West Washington
street. decl0-d2t
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-12-10
rom Tor0ufo

ToEoSro. December 9--In the lake Erie case
to-day, the rebel Burleeh applied Tor a months
pOstponement. 10 obtain evidence from Richmond,
which granted.
Weather very cold
On her arrival at CoilipgwooI. The steamer
Georgia was searched. but nothing oi contra
band nature wss found OF board