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, 1864-01-30

CLEANING THE AUGEAN STABLE.-Un- n
der this head the Lewiston Age of the 10th,
has lengthy article devoted to the early
history of Walla Wala county and the late
removal of Col Steinberger 1t was prob
ably necessary for the writer to review the
past history of this section and to show that
at one time there were some secessionists in
Walla Walla, in order to justify Steinber-
gers removal, to proUe him ''traitor" and
designate this place as ''the genial hot-bed
of treason" Not content with its low filings
at the Col, the Age vents its spleen to-
ward those of our citizens who had the te-
merity to sign their names to a compliment
tary letter to the Col. upon receiving the
news of his dismissal from service. The
Age man evidently acted upon the supposi-
ton that the signers of the letter were all
"Copperheads" and Democrats and he could
therefore hit none of his own party, while
it would be such splendid opportunity to
give the democratic "traitors" dig, and at
the same time give unmistakable proof Of
his own purity and devotion to his loyal
party The hotbed of treason should have
"crusher," for having the audacity-the
objectionable hardihood to be democratic,
to rote democratic in these latter days of
public plunder and abolition triumphs. But
unfortunately for the toady of the official
greenback organ, the testimonial to Stein
berger was gotten up and signed without
reference to party, and the names of several
persons were attached who have never vo-
ted the democratic ticket-out-and-ou Re
publicans
But the greenback organ does not even
prefer single charge against Steinberger.
1t merely makes low, base insinuations, and
then winds up with the devout wish that the
Administration will move right along in the
good work of removals, and after while
there "will be such a skeedaddling of rats
from Walla Walla as will astonish the native
diggers" AS to politics, Col. Steinberger
never meddled with the subject to oul
knowledge, after his appointment to the po
sition of Colonel, and the fact that he took
all the required oaths to support the Con.
stitution and the Government in his position
and 50 discharged his duties as to obtain
from his commanding General the as
surance that his regiment stood first il
the list upon the Pacific coast, is sufficient
guaranty to us of his true Unionism and
loyalty; and the man who questions beyond
that and charges both dismissed officer
and the friends who sustain him, with base
, 1864-01-30
Democratic Resolutions.

The Democratic and Conservative Mem
bers of Congress unanimously adopted the
following resolutions on the 10th j IA
ry. ~.
WHEREAS, Gold and silver is paid to our
ministers, consuls and ambassadors, repre-
sentng the Nation in foreign countries, and
gold and silver are received in the Custom
Houses in payment of duties and whereas,
people are taxed to pay capitalists their inter
ests in specie on their investments, in the
National debt; therefore,
Resoloed, That officers, soldiers and sail
ors in the army and navy should be paid
gold and silver, or their equivalent in
amount
Resozoed, That the Chairman of this Meet
ing be instructed to prepare amendments to
The Army and Navy Bills to this effect.
Resolved, That the Presidents Proclama-
tion of 8th December, 1868, is imprudent,
revolutionary and unconstitutional, and is
therefore disapproved,
, 1864-01-30

DUST AT ITS VALUE.-The following is
from the Boise Neoos of the 10th inst, and
is signed by some sixty odd of the business
men of Bannock. 1t will probably have the
effect to put stop to the thinking trade" in
the "Basin," practice of swindling which
reached an alarming extent in that region:-
The merchants, mechanics and traders at
Bannock City, Boise county, in order to eff
fectually check the continual decrease in the
value of the dust in this locality, which de-
probation is owing to the importation of
dust from Florence, Owyhee and other To-
calities and mixing it with Boise dust, agree
that after Monday the oath day of Jan. next,
we will not take gold dust at more than its
actual value and that all dust must be thor
, 1864-01-30

ness, in the face of such facts-when be is
assured that the object of his malignity has
gone beyond his reach-is both puppy and
a coward.
As to "cleaning the Augean stable" there
is much need of that, and we will never
raise voice against the removal of any Off
Ger who has disgraced his position or who
has shown himself traitor We desire to
see all such removed. But should men be
removed because they are quietly attending
to their posts with ability, or because some
mean-hearted wretch has suspicion that
their politics are not enough this way or that
way? There is every reason to believe that
large proportion of the corruption and filth
in the federal ranks belongs to that party
of which the Age is an organ;-that class
who in the name of 'freedom," the Consti-
tuition and the Union, rob the Government
and commit all the misdeeds that depraved
minds are capable of conceiving. We can
have some respect for open rebels, but for
those deceitful, hypOcritical kDaves, who un-
der the guise of loyalty and in the name of
Union stab at the very life of the Govern
ment and Constitutional liberty, there are
not in the English language words with
which to express our adherence and con-
tempt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03

- go - G. -. ~, 49, :
ssSolsye = - ~, twe 49, 1870 -
Ole2. No0boe . ~ - hule4 49,
Mo1hgy - ouW s0ooe ~ oleSnes -
psoe1 - y DsiDooeoa 1eoeoeise e0ese.
seGlaaes, 49, - = soslgD Sssspo1. III
Pelsie 0es . soall dse6 o1sbeae, - -.
sis6 ~ gsss.
o. ~ 6cIleviug Ossdav Hsdsrsl s0sss
ssasd Wsestsss 6eossly = seoae1d q
oolsfed rsgi0so4 Das eseenesd y theee0&
vicinity.
The steamer fysoo.. ftes Waite river
arrived q Ae0c.is, ssposes ski!mish b.
tween es...::fy and gserfiliss near Duval'
po..an. TIE GneQy vefo routed. A uo0
ber OF prisoeers Weeo captured.
Arkaosas river u falling very rapidly.
The steamer Progress - recently hse'
into near Ooneofdis, Miss. 4 deck hso'
VS. wounded. Another attack was msd
near Grand Lake ssd oas eueffilIs killed
and ten prisoners. The Progress vs. .,
! tackled the third time near Island 70. N
injury.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
RIvER ITEMS.

The popular mail and passenger packet James
Means Captain Jerry Wood, will depart for Dn-
buquc and way points tomOrrow Vt O clock J.
Scarborough in the Office. X. n. Prettymau,
agent.
The fsvorlte mail and passenger packet Jennie
Whpple, Captain Campbell, will depart for Fort
Madison and way points tomorrow morning at
o'clock. Lemuel Parkhurst In the Office. Z. A.
Tilebin, agent
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
WAsHISoroN, May 2.

WAsHIS0TON, May 2.
Times Special.
Representative Steele laid before The
House Naval Committee to-day, prop
ositiou rendering to the committee, - q
site for navy yard, place on the Hud
con river, near Yonkers.
The House Military Committee have
sd" .ronnrt. bill 10 favor of reLpiv-
IN greenbaks turned on the steamer
Ruth, which were under his charge
when the accident occurred.
lTribunc's Special
1t is probable that the Secy. Of the
Treasury will Tomorrow decide that the
joint resolution, temporarily increasing
the tariff, applies to cover bond goods in
warehouses.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
WAsalMoToN. MAy 2

The Star says the cavalry expedition
sent out from Vienna, under Col. Lowell,
returned TO that plscs yesterday, after
having visited Leesburg and Upperville,
near the Rsppahsnnock.
A portion Of Mosby's guerrillss was On.
countered, when . sharp fight ensued,
which resulted ia the loss to the rebels Of
two killed, four wounded, and % taken
prisoners.
Col. Lowell lost three killed and four
wounded, and returned in safety to Vien-
NJ With the % prisoners captured from
Mosby.
Three blockade runners Is berses, and
. large quantity Of wool, tobacco, and
other contraband goods, we're picked up
on the route.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03

TRUSTEES HALR.

WHEREA0, On the llth lay of Nareh. 4 n
w 1887, Kiehssd K. Alien sxee.ssd 81.
ssss., E D ~ ~. :; trustee e.,.s ga
u: eossty q seots ana State u yo..' ~.
cEecd = follows. To- vt CONNIE neise d 4 peisa
81 We Sass eide II HaSSises street. g the etv Fl
DAvsspost. 1fssss (ls) feet north Il Tie sos,S.
vet eeensr 81 Ost lot No. oce } rusninx thsnee
rh .sSnS re ss'd est line Of Hasrisos strseS
1911 sass oss sssds.d :ad sfy (lssj feet SIssse
and thsss. e 1sss ind sw:nya.s (s1s fss
- r,..~:s Is O!s nooeSe9 ana 1fty (l5e) feet
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
Proposals for Camp Utensils.
CHIEF MASTERING L DisBuRsING OrrlCs.
Davenport, Iowa, :

CHIEF MASTERING 4 Discussing OFFICE
Davenport Iowa,
| May Sd, 1864
Sealed Proposals lin duplicate) will be received
by the undersigned, at this Office, until 'cocl
p m, Saturday, May 7th, 1854, for supplying
any number Of knives, forks, spoons, tin cup,
and tin plates, Of good strength and quality, thai
may be required for the 100 days regiment called
for by the Governor
The articles above enumerated to be delivered
at Camps Mcclellan and Roberts in such quaint
ties, and at such times as may be designated BY
the Chief Mastering and Disburging officer.
sad contract to remain in full force until the
recruits above designated are mustered into the
United States service, unless sooner terminted
ny the Ccief Mastering and Disbursing Officer or
other authorized officer.
BIDS will be opened at this Office at 4 D. M.
Saturday, May It'll, 1854
Inc contract will be made with the person who
shall produce the required articles on the lowest
proposal. The contract will expressly provide
that no member Of congress- no officer " agent
OF the Government, any person employed in
the pubic service shall be admitted to those in
y, or to any benefit arising thcrefrom An oath
OF allegiance will be required from each bidder,
ana no bid will be received without written
guaranty Of two responsible parties, follows
1--WE. the undersigned, hereby guarantee that
should the above bid be accepted, it shall be full
filled according to its true purport and condi.
tons; also, that written contract shall be exc.
cuted II required with bonds, the sufIiciency and
amount Of which may be determined by the off,
Ger accepting the bid"
Bidders will be required 10 furnish SAMPLES.
with prices marked thereon, viz:
hhi'cs,..... per dozen.
ro'As,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. per dozen.
spoons ....................p per dozen.
In r'ates, .....pcr one hundred.
-" cups, .p5r one hundred.
No proposals will be entertained that may be |
received from persons Of known disloyalty. Paw.
ment to be made in such funds Is NAV be fur. |
nished BY the United States
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any or all bids offered.
Proposals must be addressed to 1t. Col. W. n
1rier, LIST U. $. Cavalry, Chief MASTERING and
Disturbing Officer for Davenport, Iowa. and
'hould be plainly marked, Proposals for Knives
md Forks" Tin Cups, Tin Plates or Spoons. as
he case may be.
w. n GRIER.
Lieut. Col. LIST Z. 8. Cavalry.
Chief mastering Disbursing Officer for Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
WASHINGTON, May 2.

WASHINGTON, May 2.
Times Special
Several members OF the House called
on the Senate to-day to urge the adop-
ton OF the House resolution, fixing the
last day of May - the time for adjourn.
ment.
Congress will be ready to adjourn a.
soon as the tariff and internal revenue
bills are disposed Of. All the appropri.
alton bills will be acted on in Z day OF
two.
The movement Of the army on the Let
OF May, was merely for the purpose OF
changing its position.
The rebels appear to be concentrating
their main forces towards our left.
lTribuues spscisl
Clark, the head Of the bank note print.
ing bureau, was to-day dismissed BY
Secretary Chase, after an investigation
Of the abuses charged against the ad-
ministratiOn OF this bureau.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
LATEST NEWS
n E1EBGnAlRR.


Hos1-Washboroe, Of IiIipois, in
tssdsesd . joint rssolutioa providing
that STIFF oficess Of Lisutssant General
b sstitlsd 70 receive came psy. emolu-
msuts, and allowances, = staff officer
Of the same grade Of staff corps COM
msaden; to take effect from the day ol
appointment. Washbusne saii hs had
. letter which, if desired, be would read
10 explanation from Gen. Grant Nobo-
dy desired IL read, and the House ;mme-
diately passed the resolution. The House
then, after debate, coscurred in the Sen.
ate's amendment to the House, Mime
sofa Land and Railroad bill. Recess till
rpm.
EUsning's Stssion.-A bill 10 guar
antee republican form Of goveromen,
to States subverted or overthrown By
rebellion. being then before The House,
Messr.. Longorre of Mich, Donel9 Of
MIMI, and Stevens Of Pa, delivered
speeches 10 its favor, and Messrs. Dem
nison Of Pa, and Cravens Of Ind, in OBJ
position. Adjourned At 1890.
S1NAT4.--1he Senate adopted "a
amendment to the national currency 40,
approving assoc ations under the aci
holding real estate fora longer period
than Eve years.
An amendment was offered BY Con
ness, to the $25, 000, 900 appropriation
bill, giving the President power to con.
tioue in service the troops called ont iol
100 days, for six months. Rejected, by
. vote Of rs to IL.
Additional to report sent At noon, o.
the Fort Pillow disaster: Among thu
Witnesses who were examined was . ne
gro Who was buried alive, and dug on,
Of his own grave. There il no doubt O.
the fact that one or more persons were
nailed through their flesh to pieces o
wood and then burned alive. Not only
on the day Of surrender were ouch fiend
ish acts perpetrated, but next day, il
cool blood, the victims were seen, som,
Of them pierced and cut in the face and
eyes with bayonets and swords, while
other parts Of their bodies werc smashed
and disigured either by steel or lead.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
rr,O THE UNFORTUNATE.-NE NEW RENE
i DIES AND QUICK CURES.
M r. N

T1,O THE UNFORTUNATE-NEW RENE
- DIES AND QUICK CURES.
Dr. e. II. Dartoners
From the East, has opened an o1Rce o. nr.dv
street, between Front and Second, in Dsyennori
Iowa, for the treatment Of Sexual and Semlnsl
Diseases, such as Gonorrhea, elect. Strctures.
syphilis in all it, forms, Seminal Weakness. In.
potency, &C. -
SKIN DISEASES, Of years standing and n.
Of Mercury.
Persons ct : distance may b. cured 1t home by
addressing letter to Dr. Burton. sto4inr cssc
symptoms, length Of time the disease ~ VIM.
Cd, and have medicine promptly forw71 free
rom damage OF curiosity, to aay - u the
country, with full and plain directions {Or use.
MARRIED MEN.
or those contemplating marriage, VINO are suffer-
ing under any Of these fearful maladiee. should
not forget the sacred responsibility resting mon
snem, nor delay TO obtain igsSsadidts rsIiy.
TO THE LADIES.
The various complicated and distressing dises-
80 incident 70 fesnalss, treated VIII ennest 60
G.. Notners, Who hase becOme vigeims throuGh
the oepfsvfey Of their husbaads. NAV reet aeeafed
M they md their inlants cen g ucrlhrflv carod.
ks0emher TIE name, DR.. G. H bURfON. q
6raqL sereet, bs6sssse Front sN3 6Sacoi Alirem
Boz q, Doseupoet, luWA ~. ~
~ AsGsa sasA :. tsenn.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03

tDpeciaI % ths OommSFSsLJ
Fort Monroe letter says that Gen.
Wsssel's Command 10 ct Salisbury, N. o.,
en- route to Riehmond.
The rebels have evacuated Plymouth and
oil eastern North Carolina 70 swell the
ranks Of Lees army.
Tho 10th Corps, entire, and the 18th
Corps, largely augmented, arc with Geo.
Wm. Smith.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03

" H""s001ONJ ~uy 70
The Star says the cavalry expedition
sent out from Vienna last Tuesday, un-
der command Of Col. Lowell, returned
to that place yesterday, after having
visited Lcesburg, kectoltown, and Up
perville. A sharp 6ght was had near
the latter place with some guerrilas, ia
which the rebels loss killed aud 4
wounded, and % prisoners. Lowell loo,
8 killed and 4 wounded. Lowell returned
with the prisoners captured, rs horses,
and a large lot Of WOOL, tobacco, and
other contraband goods,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
Special 10 Iimea
WASHINGTON. NAV 9

WASHlN0TONs May 4.
A ditpatch received to-day by Govern
ment from Fortress Monroe, stating tia,
the rear oi Beaurcgard's army passed
through Petersburg yesterday forenoon
His force is estimated at IL, 900 to 2O.OOO
Nothing Of note trsnspired at the front
to day.
Considerable force reported At Freder.
icksburg throwing up more earthworks on
points.
Rebels reported Withdrawing from Mad.
ison y. H., and concentrating in front Of
our left end CENTER,
Oae division Of Longstreet's Corps. &C.
cording to deserters, is 1t Hanover juno
ton ~ . reserve.
On sams authority Lees strength IL M.
wards Of 100000 men.
Kumors prevail that Banks was sue er.
coded by Gen. Anger.
=. Special TO World.
Meesrs. Go0ch and Wade. Of the Commit.
tee on the Conduct Of the War. returned
to-day from Fort Pillow. They called on
the President this evening. The state.
meuts made - to tho barba rities and crn.
1Ieiss there are folly csrroborated.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
HARRIsBuRG. Nav.

:,
Gov. Curtin received positive .ssur>
ance from the War Department, last
night, that the Pennsyl saLia Reserves
should be mustered ont If service 1t the
end Of years from the time they en-.
tered the State service. They did not
enter tho Federal service until 2 month";
after being sworn into tho State service.
They now come homo to recruit. and
their return will be . loss 70 Grant 81
5000 Of his most effective troops.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
Nxw YoaK. Mav1

NV YoaK, May 2.
Farmers trottiog stallion George "
f.tchen died yesterday from rupture.
Tho Worlds New Orleans lc tier renort,
sne evacuation Of Texas By our forces g b.
quo. IL also says reports reached New O .
issns that at Damp Moore, ninety mill !
Distant, ICON Il, 200 to 20 coo men vera -
move On. Port Hadson or Baton Rouge.
NJ. Nsw YoRR, Nay z
Ine Hssa1ds Newborn istter q the q, II
eale information hes been resolved that the
aeehorities he'd taken possession Of I'M 80
RAILROADS 10 the South Tor tho next ART,
eeys, during which time no citizens Din
% allowed 70 travel on them.
le also learned that tho troops from
Oharlsstoa had been broagas to wilmine
soes aod these relieved - troops Who
eevs since proceeded q & Richmond.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
New YoRK, May 2,

New YORK, May z.
The City Of W Arlington, from Liverpool,
2Oth, and Queenstown, 2lst, arrived this
P. M.
The steamer Bavaria, which left Ham.
burg for New York ON the 18th, Vas cap
tured by . Danish irigate At the mouth
Of the Mercer. She had . large cargo but
no passengers ON board. The ship snd
cargo was valued At 10000 pounds sterl.
ing.
The steamship HousA was stoppod BY the
frigate as the came place, but after a. ex-
animation Of her papers was allowed to
proceed.
The steamship Germsnis, from New
York, 1t Southampton, would not 90 to
Hamburg, but landed her passengers, end
Ksyd prsoatJy discharge At SOUTHAMPTON.
ton in the Paris boursc to the action Of tue
Washington House of Representatives on
the rsnce-Mex.can question. The Times
thinks the action Of the House will be re-.
traced.
Cyrus w. Field had given BANG let to
the. supporters Of the Atlantic Telegraph.
Adams and Bright werc present, and ex.
changed international courtesiee.
The public werc startled on the 18th by
the announcement that Garibaidi's visit
was to be abruptly terminated, and that
ho would leave London en- route for Uspria
on the 22i.
The Prussians assaulted aud captured 90
cannon and 200 to 800 prisoners. Tue
Prussian loss is stated At 2 General officers.
and 600 ptivates. The Danes arc said to
have lost between 80 and 100 officers and
1000 men hors du combat. The victory
vas received with great rejoicings st
Berlin.
1t is reported the Prussians occupied
Alsen, and that the occupation Of the
whole Of Jutland was resolved upon.
LlvERPooL, April 81.
ihc Danes have retreatcd irem Doppe
to the isia2d Of Alsen.
Some members Of the conference met in
Loudon on the 2oth. The representatives
OF the German Diet were absent, and the
conference adjourned until tho 25sh.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
Mrrpurs. Aoril 20,h. VIA CArRo. 81

MENPHrs, April 20sh, VIA CAIRo. 30:
Martin Smith Vas executed to-day in Fl.
Pickering for the crime OF smuggling per-
cussion caps to the enemy, and violating
bis oath Of allegiance. lie stated at the
gsllows that he Was guilty, and that bis
sentence wa just. Two other men are
DOW in prison for the same crime, and viii
probably suffer tho same penalty.
Gen. Washburn is very active preparing
bis force for active duty in tho field.
Gen. Sturg;s has assumed command OIL
the cavalry here, and is re-mounting and
cquiping item,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
New YoRx. Nav 9

New YoRK, May 2.
The Herald's special states that Lee
docs not design TO fall back upon Rich
mond, bu' is concentrating his forces 1t
Orange G. II.
Everything is quiet At Winchester.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
New York Markets.

new York Markets.
NEw YokK, May 4.
CoTrov-Quiet at Sic.
FLOUR-5Ml0 lower. 47.15M720 for extra;
u .Ao@7.S5 for superfine.
WHEAT-1@2c lower. $l.69@17l for Chicago
Spring; $1.63@l.7l Milwaukee Club; el760l. 50
win ter red.
CoRS-*l.3 SO for old mixed
OArs-S7WSs.
PoRk-Higher. 4as.75 mess.
LAaD-14@14Hc.
WMskY-$l.lJ.
New York stock Market.
Few York, May 9.
Gold II.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03

a. NGnLlAER.
NO; 20 brady STREET, BELOW SEC
ond, kecps constantly on hand and makes
oo9e's Doyss and Chan6renss
~ A :. ofthe best material and II manner
cannos ~ g give saEisfoctioa. Liberal
usseass ss1Pss5 gsesi6sA [nya-lly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03
SIGEL HOTEL.

Front Street, bet,ceen Brudy and .Na;n.
.vsa's MEYER p~o,..;....
ENTERTAINMENT rhUvlDED rOR THE
to- '::assnng public and city bosrders n ali
In s;, 70 ahe most satisfactory manner The a..
snsds ne supplied with the hest the market n.
comfortable style. ~ Warm Meals At si h" ""ss
w ines and LfuuOrs
o. the best quality constantly on hand iva
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-05-03

The folIowing y u clBcial stste~eut .
sns number q vstssaas re-enlistsd from &c ,
Seats up 70 70 April 15gh