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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05
A CHALLENGE TO TEST
A CHALLENGE TO TEST
A CHALLENGE TO TEST

The propretors of the Hiawatha, KNOWING tbs
many preparations for the Hair were in the mar
ket and I'LL advertised to do nearly fbc same
things. and that the public were unable To- de-
termine from the advertisements which were
genuine and buying one or two bottles and fail
ing to realize the expected benefits. concluded
that all were humbugs, in order to assure Tho
public which could be relied upon. proposed tho
following test which was published two weeks in
the Herald. and the other morning papers without
eicltng any response. Let a humber of we'll
known citizens OF snquestioned integrity and en-
terely di>nterestcd appoint person 10 the nro
prletor oil each preparation or restorative TO re-
store {; the color Of the hair Each proprietor to
use his own preparation and nothing else during
the trial, and the person also to use nothing elsr
Let certificate OF the result be published In ali
the principal papers Of the country at the ~.
pehsc OF the unsuccessful competitor.
. HOYTS MlNNEHAIA HAIR GLOSS
lmparts beautiful dark glossy appearance 70
the Hair. and is uncxcelled in keeping il in curl
or in any desired position. TO " " -
tHOiT'S IMPERIAL COLORING CREAM
An inv aluable dressing for whiskers. Chan
light and red hair to beautiful brown or hl.ck
Sold everywhere. JOSEPH HOYT CO
"'uAo'ui!l ~ University place n
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05
BLOCKADE RrNNise;-A letter from Bea,
fort, \. G., June 9th, saws:

BLOCKADE RrSNiSG-A letter from Beau
fort, \. G., June 9th, SAYS:
learn that there arc upwards of fifty
vessels on the Clyde designed to run the
blockade and upwards OF twenty at Bcr-
muda.
There is a large sidc-whecl steamer now
lifting out as 4 privateer at Bermuda. She
left England as Il blockade mnner, and has
since mounted l6 guns. She is represented
to be very fast. There is plan on foot for
this vessel, the Florida, and some one or
two others of like character, to meet at
some point on the coast and endeayor to
drive away or destroy our biockading boats
The rains at Wilmington are designed to
cooperate.
Bermuda dates to the l4th ult. state that
blockade running is very lively at Will
nlngton. five steamers having run through
between the 9Th and ltl, having altogether
about 1864 bales Of cotton and $50 boxes of
tobacco on board.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05
An Imperial Grown

- mere hanble. but the croaen of 6.aufv. con
iesred on the head which has neglected to en-.
hetfsf. or time has robbed of its native bne r.
Christadoro's Hair Dye.
Retains its dark ustre il renewed at intcrxa,s g.
the close Of Life. Peerless among Thousands Of
preparations. that promise much and performs
nothing. stands Cristadoro's hair Preserv.tiye
a valuable adjunct to the dye, in dressing and
promoting the growth and perfect health Of tho
nair, and OF itself, when used alone--a safeguard
that protects the fbres from decay under III eif
cumstances and under all chimes. Manufacturers
by T. ehristadcro, No. Astor House, New York
Kept by all druggists inner
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05

\ singular looking craft, says the Dublin
(ircland) JournaS, June ., has lust come
from the Clyde on her trial trip, and made
the passage in the extraordinary speed 81
twenty miles an hour Her lines are very
gracefully drawn, and she is very low in the
bows, as if made pillow through the waves.
She has three tunnels in front of the paddle
boxes, two masts with no rigging between
i. II, fact she has scarcely any rigging at all.
Although only 1000 tons burden, her en-
gines are 400 horse power We believe
she has been purchased by Confederate
firm III London, to run the blockade. if pos
s,ole, and that Mobile is her destination.-
she has no name on her, but will be known
as NO. o."
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05
lIOyt.s lainwatIaa Hair. RestOr.a.
| f1vn

II does not claim to make Hair come. in where
ii has once fallen ont Nothing will do that,
whatever NAV be advertised To the contrary .
but it will arrest Its falling ear, make harsI, hair.
soft and silky, cleanse the scalp from all impuri
ties aud humors. and entirely overromes the
bad effects of previous use of preparations con
tanning sulphur. sugar or lead, &c. 1t requires
no soaping. washing and hours for it's application
nor Will II crack or smut, bu. is IA easiir snnl;.
and wiped from the skin any hairtressing. II.
restores the natural shedding Of one hair will,
another. which gives il life appearance. instead
OF the uniform duh black Of dyes SO tina, the
most critical observer cannot detect ia usp
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05

me MISSING STEAMSHIP GOLDEN AGr-
Son francisco. June 25.-The Golden Apr
rs still unheard from. Underwriters are
charging % to 80 per cent. for insurance
against total loss on cargo, -.
San F,nncisco, june 26.-The America
has arrived from Panama, without hayinc
touched at any intermediate point. and
neither saw nor heard anything Of the miss.
ing steamer Golden Age.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05

A box Of very large strawberries was sent
to Rev. DR.. Bellows Of California, he pre-.
sented them to the Sanitary Commission,
and they were sold for 81 apiece-and one
Mas sold over It yerio,m prices from go IA
$40, till it brought $105.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05
THE GREAT
x.vDz.lV" .MEDICl.VsE
G III T. Il kEE CURE,

An unfailing cure for Seminal Weakness Snc.
'urnal Emissions and al disease, caused by Self
Pollution, snci as Loss of Memory. rnt,.rsa,
Las>itudc, Pains in the back bi,nrq'.s Of y;s.n
Premature Old Age, Weak Nerves. pifbcultr =,
Breathing, Trembling Valentines. rruntions
On The Face, Pale Count nance, Cons,,mn,inn In.
sanity, and all the dircinl complaints caused Nv
departing from ,lic path of Nature
- This medicine is simple vegetable xtract
and one on which all can reg, i, Las been used
In our practice for many years and with thou
sands treated. it has not failed in a single In.
stance. lts curative powers have been sufficient
70 gain victory over the most stubborn case
To those who have triflcd with their ron.
stitution until they think themselves beyond The
reach Of medical aid, We would saw, U.sDair mott
the CHEROKEE CURE will re- store yo,, 10 sonnd
health and vignr, and after all quack doctors have
failed!
Price, - per bottle or three bottles for ~.
and forwarded by Express 10 all parts Of the
world
~. For full particulars, get a Circular from
any Drug Store in the country, or write 10 the
Agent, who will mail free. to ans one desiring
the same, full, treatise. in pamphlets form.
All such orders must BE- sent TO &. 4. COCK.
Chicago, our General Agent for The Vest
Sold in Chicago. by re LLER. FINCH, / FIJI.
LER, Wholesale Druggists, and BY all Druggists
:; <: COOK, Chicago, General A..
for the states Of Illinois Iowa. Wisconsin mi
ana. and Michigan.
DR. ~. y. MERWIv 4 CO..
S01e ProprIctOrs,
No. - LIBERTY SrRxEr, New York.
- For sale by all Druggists.
mch al v&,ven,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05

This is not the first time that a hostile
army has appeared before Petersburg. On
the oath Of April, 177l, Gen. Phillips. OF
the British army, at the head Of "a 900
men, lanucd at City Point and marched
upon tic city. The Baron Steubcn. who
commanded a han full of patriot troops.
covered the town as best he could, but was
compelled to retreat up the Appomattox,
destroying the bridge behind him. The
British entered the town the next DAY, de-
stroying large quantity Of tobacco, etc,
ravaged several other adjacent villages, and
then set sail to return, in the hope Of decoy.
ing Lafayette and shutting him up in the
peninsula. Phillips was, however, recalled
to Petersburgs soon after which Lafsyettc
appeared before the town and commenced
bombarding it from Archer's IInl. Phiilins
died during the siege, and the traitor X.
mold succeeded him. The British heinz r.
inforced, Lafayette abandoned tbs track and
retired across the James at Osborn's Land.
ing, followed BY, CORVALLIS, who pars.,s.,
him ~ far.ss Turnover Court House The
hitter expecting ttAt Clinton would rein; en-
1bece him, marched to- Wiliamsburs ma
sabssqusqtly te6ired r. fsskSotn, ~here
~ was cd I'D pneel0ed 70 capitu1ass. !,
kA+fs.y sstF 3ysr p ~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05

T. = extremely dry in the eastern part Of
ls'ne saw mills are IL stopped, and tho
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05
HAPPINESS OR MISERY'S
THAT IT THE QUESTION

|TnE PRDpklETORS OF THE NEW YORK
l. Museum and AcatOnlv or Medicine. har. A.
terrnlncd, regardless Of expcnss, to is.ue freq
for the benefit If suffering humanity, FOi'R ~
their most interesting and instructive Lectures
on Marriage and its dsqnalifcations Nervous ~.
b'lity, Premature Decline Of Manhood, Indiges.
and Vital poser, the Great Social Evil. and those
malndies which result from youthful foliies eY.
cesscs or maturity, or Ignorance Of Phy sioloev
and Natures Laws
These invaluable Lectures have been the means
o. enlightcning and saving thousands and win
addressing Secretary, New York Museum of
York. aupg- ly ~"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05

OF Da venport and Scott County generally, that
he has permanently located himself in this city
where he is prepared to shoe horses on the scien-
tidc pr incipes. After twenty years study and
practlc ON the anatomy OF the foot, Of which
time hse has spent eleven years under the super
intenas nee ofthc best Vetrinarians ia Europe, he
wishos 10 say that he will give satisfaction to all
persons having horses laboring under the disease
Of cCrns or constrsetions. commonly called
''hoslgh bound, interfering, over reaching, quar-
ter cracks. sand cracks sprains. spavins, sprains
OF the rDrns, founders. ring bones. for all Of
which lic warrants perfect cure if curable-
The greater part of these diseases are caused BY
shsseing OF want Of proper treatment. incl
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05
SIGEL HOTEL.

Front Street, Ietueen Brady and -Kain,
JOHN MEYER, Proprietor
ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED FOR THE
IL travelling public and city boarders at all
times in the most satisfactory manner. The ia
BILE will be supplied with the best the market af-
fords, and the beds and rooms kept ia the most
comfortable style. - Warm Meals at all hours.
wines an d Liqu o r >
Of the best quality constantly on hand. jyA
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05
hotels AND BOARDING,
FRENCH'S HOTEL.

On the European Pan, cpfosite The city Hall
Park Co.. Of Ffa1kfort styest,
Nec York
Spacious RefectMv, Bath Rooms and Barber
Shop, bedrooms warmed gratis, and only one
bed in room D. not believe rumors or hack
men who say ae full. Servants not al
lowed to receive pe rquisites. apl5dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-07-05

, f. w + Il F. Il s
will find il sufficiently adhe.
lsive for their use, as has been
proved.
1t Is .Adaptsd EpeciaHy
to L,dther,
and we claim as an especial
merit, that it sticks Patches
and Innings to Boots and
Shoes sufficiently strong with
out stitching.
The weekly union record., 1864-05-07
Extract from Paulding's Tale of the
Politician

was called out Of bed early one cold win
ter morning. by person coming on business Of
the utmost consequence. and dressed myself in
great haste, supposing it might be q summons
to a cabinet council. When | came into my
private office, found queer, long sided man
at least SIX feet high, with little apple head
q long queue, and a face, critically round, as
rosy as a ripe cherry. He handed me letter.
recommending him particularly TO my patron
age | was a little inclined to be rude but
checked myself, remembering that | was the
servant of such men as my visitor. and that
might get the reputation of an aristocrat if
made any distinction between man aud man
"Well, my friend, what situation do You
wish ?"
"Why-y-y, I'm not very particular; but
some how or other, think | should like TO be
minister l don't mean of the gospel, but
one of them ministers TO foreign parts"
I'm very sorry indeed; there is no vacancy
Just now. Would not something else suit
you ?"
WHY y y" answered the apple headed man
Il wouldn't much care if l took a situation ii
one Of the departments. I woulda't much
mind being comptroller, or an auditor, or
some such thing"
MY utar SIT, III sOEty, very SOIi@, We! )
sorry, indeed but it happens unfortunately
that all these situations are at present filed
Would not you take something else ?"
My friend stroked his chin. and seemed
struggling to briug down the sOrings of his
high ambition 10 the present crisis. At last
he answered.
Why, ye-e-s; don't care if get good
collectorship, or inspectorship, or surveyor
ship, or nary-agency, or anything of that
sort"
Really, my good Mr.. Phippenny," said
Il regret exceedingly that not only all these
places, but every other place or consequence
in the government is at present occupied
Pray think of something else
He then, after some hesitation. asked for Q
clerkship, and finally the place of messenger to
one Of the public officers. Finding no va
caDey here, he seemed in vast perplexity, anG
looked all around the room, fixing his eye at
length Oh me, and measuring my height from
head to foot. At last, putting on one of the
drollest looks that ever adorned the face ol
man, be said
Mister. you and l seem to be both pretty
much alike. haven't you some old clothes you
can spare?"
The weekly union record., 1864-05-07
President Lincoln and Working Men

4 Committee on behalf Of the New 7 ork
Workingmens Democratic Republican Asso
citation waited on the President. in Washington
City. March Dist, to inform him that their
association had elected him an honorary mem
ber The objects of tie association are to
advance the working men of America in morals
position and loyalty; it binds them together in
support of the Union, and induces them at all
sacrifices to sustain it. They requested Mr..
Lincoln TO give bis views on the subject matter
Of which their address treated
The President, in reply, said that the honor
arg membership, - generously rendered, was as
gratefully accepted. They comprehended that
the existing rebellion meant more Jh2n the
perpetuation of African Slavery; that it was in
fact a war upon the rights Of working people.
Partly to show that the views had not escaped
bis attention, and partly because he could not
better express himself be read passage from
bis message to Congress Of December, 1861,
and be then concluded as follows:
The most notable feature of the disturbance
in your city, last Summer, was the hanging Of
some working people by other working people
Ii should never be so. The strongest bond Of
human sympathy, outside OF family relation,
should be on uniting all working people Of all
nations, tongues and kndreds; nor should this
lead to a war on property or owners OF property.
Property is the fruit OF labor; property is de-
sirable-is positive good in the world. That
some should be rich shows that others may
become rich, and hence is just encouragement
TO energy and enterprise Let not him who is
houseless pull down the house of another, but
let him labor diligently, and build one for him
self; thus, by example. assuring that bis own
shall be safe from violence when built
At the conclusion Of the Presidents remarks
he banded copy Of his speech to Mr.. Still
the Chairman, who, upon receiving it, said /:
"On behalf Of the Committee, Mr.. President,
I thank you. and l will only add that it is the
general desire Of the working men of the United
States that the next President OF the United
States shall be from Springfield, Illinois, and
that his uame be Abraham Lincoln"
For which the President answered: Il am
very much obliged to you, gentlemen; and
the company dispersed.
The weekly union record., 1864-05-07

ABOUT PLoTs AND CoUNTERPLoTs.-Thc
Washington correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial believes the story Of conspiracy
in the South to assassnate Lincoln 1t says
at is part Of the villainous programme now,
not only to attempt to control the elections IN
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, but to assassinate
Mr.. Lincoln in the event of his success at the
polls. People may characterize this announce
ment as Titus Oates conspiracy but have
the best Of reasons for believing il literally true
4 prominent Democrat was heard to say in his
city, week ago, Mr.. Lincoln cannot hold bis
Office another term, if be is elected He will
have to fee for his life before the lst of January
II be cannot be ousted one way. be will another
Are men who were sufficiently allied with the
Southern cause to raise troops for The rebel
army in the State of Illinois two wears and
half ago, and who are now advocating the
Southern cause 10 the Congress Of the United
States. too virtuous or too patriotic to head
conspiracy to take the life of an individual?
think not. What else is to be expected of Mr.
Wood, of New York, who regretted that be
couldn't send ship load of arms to Georgia !;
Mr.. Dawson, Of Pennsylvania, who saws the
South was justified iB seeding Mr. Allen, of
Illinois, who recruited from his constituents to
reinforce Lieutenant General Polk. when be
blockaded the Mississippi ST Columbus, Ken
tucky; Mr.. VOORHEES, of Indiana. who says
this is an unhoy crusade against the rights of
the Southern people. or host OF others who
have uttered sentiments equally disloyal on the
floor Of the House this session.
The weekly union record., 1864-05-07
Why a Southern-Born Man is Anti
Slavery.

There was 81 immense Union war meeting
at Bryan Hall. Chicago, lately. al which Gov.
! ates, Of Illinois, was the principal speaker.
In the course Of bis remarks, be said
l am anti slavery, not because was born in
New England, and have my prejndices against
the Souibern people, but because was born in
the South; there center all the memories Of my
youth, there is the home Of my kindred, ard
believe that the warm, genial pulSaiioDS OF
humanity flow IN as deep a current through
Southern veins as 10 any people beneath the
sun. But slavery has been the canker Of the
South. 10 eat out both its substance and its
manhood and to subject il TO 8 boastful. insult
ing, arrogant aristoeracy, which from the habit
OF tyrannizius ever the poor slave has become
too pampered ard arrogant 10 submit TO the
rightful authority of coed government and laws.
Slavery not only oppressed the African race,
sundering husband from vile and father from
son, exacting service without remuneration. but
degraded the poor white man, deprived him of
his rights, reduced the wages of bis labor,
divided the land into large plantations, so that
the white population was sparse and schools
few and remote. 1t stood as q perpetual living
wall, black and CHASTITY spectre to roll back
the tide of emigration which is pouring in from
Europe and New England. and which sought
the prairies and woods of the Northwest. and
which, under the genius and life giving energy
Of free labor and free institutions. has marched
forward with stalwart, giant tread 10 wealth
and power, while the South, with its fertile soil
and genial sky. has drooped and withered be-
meath the curse of slavery. 1t is for the South,
as well as for the welfare of the country that
wish to see slavery extinguished. Small farms,
free labor, free schools, free press and open
Bibles, free institutions, will make the South
bloom and blossom as the rose. Loud cheers !
Whenever selfpoised ard conscious of her
moral status and power-when every man can
lift up to God uniettered limbs and soul-then
the South will start with a bound emigration
and genius, and art and enterprise, will seek her
sunny hills and wales and these shall be the
Lookout Mountains upon her deliverance, and
a race of unending progress to wealth, power
and renown. Heightened applause.
The weekly union record., 1864-05-07

WHISKY FOR Fo0D, DRINK AND PHYsIC.|
DR.. Henry Gibbons, in the San francisco
Medical Press, says that forty years ago the
use of alcoholic drinks was almost UNIVERSAL
both as a prophylactic and a remedy. Wher|
the public mind in America was directed I'd
the physical and moral evils resulting from thei1
use, revulsion took place, and physicians
generally concurred in abollsbing them irI
health, and employing them sparingly in sick
ness. Within the last fifteen years, the tide il
reversed, and alcohol again reigns in therapeuI
tics. To England is mainly due this counter;
revolution. Certain London doctors. finding
the atmosphere of that city too much deoxy1
genized and vitiated for their lungs, recognized
in their wonted brandy an admirable substitute
for respiratory oxygen. 1t was soon dicovered
that alcohol was digested and converted inid
flesh and blood, and that it has no equal id
restoring the waste Of the system. And now
that the lancet is abolished, and the general
asthenlc character Of disease maintained, alco'
hol steps aloft into its ancient niche, and ID
again the "water of life" New York hastens
TO initiate London, and the doctors of Gotham
inaugurate the reign Of whisky, which is now
pretty well established again, IN and out of the
profession. Even clergymen here, in California,
go about recommending whisky and cream y
Verify, il whisky has the virtues ascribed to it
by the therapeutics of 1864, we have no need
of the Panacea Of Paracelsus. But we fear
that the patronage given it by the faculty will
destroy twenty lives where the medicine
saves one