Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-02-25

INMATE ROP8HTY ON hOCk l0LAND.
The Chicago Times Washington special csn-
tain. tho following highly important item:
TAe Senate Military Committee TO. day hsd
before them the till which has passed the
House, authorizing the Secretary of War to
take and hold foil, complete and permanent
posse.eio-, In behalf Of the Uni,sd States, Of
all lands on Rock leland. Illioois the came,
wben 90 possessed, 10 be held and kept %
military reservation by the War Department.
upon which Oh hall be built and maintsiued au
arsenal for the construction, deposit and re-
pair Of arms aunitions Of war, and such other
military establishments as have been or may
be suthorizsd by law to he placed thereon. in
connection with such arsenal. The bill pro-
rides for the payment of such parties as own
land by the Secretary Of War. where the
price can be agreed upon but other wise, az
ter twelve months time, said Secretary may
appoint three commissioners to examine and
con demn the land in court of the United
States; payment to be made to claimants in
accordance with the judgment of the court
The Military Committee will soon report this
bill ack.
There can be no doubt but the government
should own every foot Of the land comprising
this Island. In hls report to the War Departs
men.. Major Kingsbury, who is now superin-
tending the construction of the arsenal build
ing upon Rock Island, recommended the ae.
auirement Of all that portion of that property
that belongs to private parties. and it seems
that his euggestiors are meeting with the sp.
proval of the War authorities. This Island 10
d dss.inisd 10 become the most prominent nili-
,sry depot between the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts. Immsnee buildipgs for the oons,rue.
tion and repository of arms. and munitions q
war will spring up at that place. ere many
years, giving permanent employment. to nu.
N srous workmen and involving the sxpendi-
,ure Of large sums Of money annually.
l. 10 likely that the owners Of this property
will make terms with the government and
agree upon price without the interference Of /
the courts They have too much regard for |
the public good to interpose any obstacles to
the accomplishment Of the great work in pros.
peat.
They ARE CoMINa.-The new and |
elegant stock Of cloths, cashmere, vestings Of
foreign and domestic manu- fscture, which Mr..
Erskine has lately been buying in the eastern
markets, are now arriving. and will continue
10 come along for several days. The earnest
Intention Of Mr.. Z. IL to make this the most
desirable stock Of goods for gents wear ever
opened 10 Davenport. He will also have .
large assortm mont Of fashionable ready made
slothing which will take the lead of anything
yet presented in this market.
PsRsoNAL.-Mr. and Mrs. ]. w.
Hsaly having dissolved their coonsction with
Dramatic Compsny. Of which they |
were two very important and highly popular
members, at the earnest solicitation OF several |
of their many friends. ws make the Suggestion |
that they name some night that will suit their
when they will give select
dramslic sntsetainmsnt at LsOlsirs Hall. We
are sssured that their consent to do 60 would |
much obliee their many friends in THE city,
and We trust tb1yiviR uos fail to rs,poad -
early 40 prassssablA lae.1 ls sH y rz
THsArRs.-Severai fine plays will be
presented this evening, which will be amusing |
and instruesivs.s EE .EA ssI