Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-08-30
DAVENPORT. IOWA. WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST 80, 1866.

Davenport MAxuFAcrUHEs.-A JoseP"
Shields. of this city, has just taken bus oe-
parture for the foundries Of the East 10 or
der to select and purchase additional M
chinery for his wooden factory. dc designs
to provide every facility for the rnanu'ac'
ture of ine goods, such rs will rival 'he
product pns Of New England, and the pup
lie should be prepared to patron'ze nun
literally when the success which DC mas ue-
termined on, shall be attained. DE was't'e
first in this section Of the West to aHe"P'
to demonstrate that we need not depend on
the Eastern States for our staple goods
With what signal success his efforts we1s
crowned, every one is aware. lie IS no"
now about TO attempt more difficult ".'-
ter-the manufacture of the finest Of ,'ootsn
goods, but who will doubt but that ms en-
ergy and perseverance will succeed! Why
should we pay transportation on our own
wool TO New England, pay . profit on its
manufacture, and then also pay its trans
portation to our door, when we have equal
facilities with the citizens Of New England,
for its manufactured Iowa is destined to
be one of the greatest wool growing States
in the c)untry-our farmers appreciate TINS
fact and have commenced work in the rigns
direction accordingly Now it remains iof
US to support and encourage our manufac
turers, and thereby place our State on ar
independent footing. But Mr.. Shields does
not ask for patronage on the score OF beng
becinner-as a point of home politics.
He feels able and has proved his ability
to compete with the manufacturers OF tht
East in the production OF durable
and elegant clothes, and desire!
to rest his claims for encour-
agement on nothing but tn
merits Of his establishment. We hav'
seen goods selling in other portions Of ou
State for dollar more on the yard than Mr.
Shields charges for the very same brand
manufactured from just as good material, =
simply because the former came from New
England, and the cshorbltant rail road rate
had to be paid by some one, and were take,
OH the consumer. Country merchant
should bear in mind that goods are sold ia
cheaper in Davenport than those of III
same brand can be obtaired in New Eng
land.
| THE FAlR.-Eyery thing is working -ad
miraLly for the success OF the Septem5e
Fair. No effort is being spared to widel
inform the pablic Of the induceme' is hel
out for enter prise and competition, and th
response is gratifying in the extreme. Gu
farmers are preparing 10 be present .
nasse, visitors from every section will be |
attendance, and lively time may be el
pecicd. Our city is abundantly able to az
commodate,ul who may wish to attend, tn
premiums are. liberal, and the attraction
numbcrirss:' fIAs Hai aAscsteds are hein
placed in the best condition for the prope
accommodation of stock, and for the comfoi
and pleasure Of the multitude. 1t is th
determination Of the managers to surpas
all previous efforts, and judging by the CT
couragement which they have met will
they viii undoubtedly succsed.
METRorolIrAN TuEATRE-Mr. Albert
Wyatt, who has leased our favor.tc theatr
arrived in town this morning, and is stol
ping at The Lc Claire House. Mr.. Wya
made host Of friends here last fall, whcn
supported Miss Kingsbury. Mr.. Wya
commences his season On Monday nigh
with an entirely new company selected fro
the principal New York theatres.
We wish him the success he so well d
serves, and envy him the reception whic
his friends will give him on Monday next
A PRArsEwonTHy MovE.-Our enterpri
ing lellow-ctizen, Mr.. W. G. Wadswcr TT
has headed subscription paper for the su
vey Of direct canal route from LaSal
Ill to the Mississippi river, with his nan
and S25. We have all talked about tn
project, approved of it, admitted it feasibil
ty, and desired its success. Now all tn,
is wanted is for our citizens to follow I'll
example Of Mr.. Wadsworth, and come dow
literally with their greenbacks.
FEsTIvAL.-A festival will be held in \
Claire Hall on the evening Of the 3lst, b
the colOred people Of cur city, for the pu
pose of raising funds for the African NJ.
Union church, to which all the officers !
the city and the public generally arc r.
spectfully invited to attend. Admittance
the doorS 10 cents. Committee Of Arrang
ments- VIM. Bandizee, P. G. Cooper, an
Emmanuel franklin. aug30-d3t
HEAr.-Tf the early part Of August wa
cool enough to suit the most fastidiou
September promises 10 be the very opp
site. Complaints of heat come from a
quarters Of the Northwest. Gentleme
lately from Natchez, Miss, represent tn;
the heat is moro oppressive ct this poif
than at the ore they lately came from.
DIED.
On August e9th, OF Cholera lnfantum, VII
LIAM TAYLOR. Youngest child of d. T. and 4
! IA MckowS, aged year, month and DAYS.
The funeral will take place Tomorrow mornin
| at ~ O'Clock
COMMERCIAL.
lDayenPOrt Markets.
OrF1cs % snE DAvEsPoaf iOnnocnAr, l.
Friday evening, Aug. 25. 1865
FLorR.---&7 ~ per bbl. sa.
WHEAr-No. ], well cleaned. round and plum
i Club, Tea end Galena, q 80; No. q all SCUM
not clean enough for No. l, l.sO.
.CoRx.--Shelled, No. !, sound, plump and d
4 40@42c.
4 BARLEY.-new. 1O6lSo
4 Oars. new z0025c. go
Il POTATOEs--2O. i9s
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