Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-08-18

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this evening, should not fail to see the vii.
man, in one Of the side shows. 1t is a re
markable curiosity.
TIE Rock ISLAND UNION OFFICE Sold
The office Of the Rock Island Union has
oecn sold to Major Coiiery, formerly Of tn,
Fort Madison P,aiadcaler. The price pait
was $4,000.
SAD AcciDENr.-A little boy named Wor
thington, whose parents reside in Rock Is
land, died yesterday from the effects o
careless usage Of firearms. A little son o
r. L. Cable narrowly escaped being killed
STATE TEACHERS CoSyENrloS.-Arrange
ments have been made with the Northern
Line packets to carry delegates to the State
Teachers Convention, to be held at Du
buauc, on the 23d inst. at half fare. Those
who desire to attend should be at II. NJ
Prcttyman's office, at o'clock, on Monday
or Tuesday mornings next.
THERE is no use Of discussing the matter
as to the beat place to purchase your stock
of groceries. Everybody knows that Parks
& ilosmer sell cheaper than any other cs-
tai,iislimcnt In the city, and keep better
goods. They have a large stock and buy
for cash, which enables them to sell at a
lower figure than "ta".ss can afford to. Call
and examine. Satisfaction guaranteed
Remember the place, corner OF Fourth and
Brady streets
IL THE C.7v.-Dr. Chambers, the popu-
lar and very genticnanly cxhlbitionist ar
rived here this mornin. His mammoth
Polyorama or War show is in transit 70,
this city. from whence it commences its
Western tower. Since it's former visit, it
has been larg ly added too, aud is pronoun-
ced by our exchanges the most interesting
scene exhibition exte t. The Doctors rep.
utation as caterer Of first class entertain
mcnts is sufficient guarantee that whatever
he presents is worthy the confidence and
patronage of the public.
HARNESSES, SADDLES, &c.-The place to
buy your coarse and fine harnesses is at
Henry Techentins, No. - West I'd street,
between Harrison and Ripley. He has the
largest and best stock in the city, and Of
fcrs great inducements to purchasers.
Farmers who want anything in tina. line
should call on him. His stock is very large
He also keeps an extensive variety Of sad
dies, collars, whips, halters, and everything
pertaining to his line of business. Repair
ing of all kinds done at short notice. Give
him call.
PERsoSAL.- Adjutant n. n. Tyner, OF
the 14th Iowa, arrived home on short fur
Tough this morning lie left his regiment
at La Grange.
Robert Melville, clerk of the Northern
Line packet Savanna, is spending few
days with his family in this city, after hav-
ing discharged the arduous duties of his
position for several months. The Savanna
has been laid up for the present at LeClaire
where she will remain until the water rises.
Ben. Sanford, of st. Louis, formerly a
citizen Of this city, arrived this morning,
and will spend few weeks with US. Glad
to see him.
Charley Davie, formerly citizen of this
city, but lately Of Montreal, is in town.
HowE's EUROPEAN ClRcrs.-The world
renowned show arrived in town this morn
ing, and paraded through the principal
streets, presenting most gorgeous appear
ance. 1t is composed Of the best talent Of
Europe and America, and those who miss
attending it, will fail to see the best show
that ever was exhibited in this city, by long
odds. At halfpast two O'Clock this after.
noon the circus commenced. That imnens.
pavilion was filed with delighted spectators.
The programme Of performances was full
and varied, and the performers, all Of whom
arc new to us, being fresh from the princi-
pal places Of amusement in England and
Europe, acquitted themselves in their ~
rious and arduous specialities to the entire
satisfaction Of everybody. Crockett is .
daring, dashing performer, and seems to b.
Is much at home in the den with his lions
as though he were ut q conical party. Ht
does all sorts Of marvellous things feeding
them with raw meat, firing pistols in theil
faces, and causing them to obey his every
word and look. He cxcels Al Of bis prede-
cessers in the same daring line Of business
We predict for this establishment the
largest success where ever il appears, fol
we can assure our readers, here and throgh
dut the State, that it il IN every respect
worthy ofthe most liberal patronage. Two
performances villbsg given today, afternoon
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