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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05
ADJuTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Clinton, May =, 1S05.

CIRCULAR.
Nlalm agents, who apply for certificates,
VIII hle in this Office evidence that they have
taken out license u act as claim agents un
der the act of the Congress Of. the United
States of America, entitled An act 10 pro-
rsde tnt,rnal yeuenue to support Me Govern
me"s, TO l'ly interest on the pubic dex, and for
otter purposes" before any attention Will be
paid to such applications.
No attention will be paid to any claim
agent who asks for information or certifi-
Gates from this Office, unless he furnishes ev'
idence that he is duly authorized to acs IN
behalf of the claimant
All claimants are cautioned against EN-
ploying irresponsible agents in the collection
of bountics, back pay, &c. Too much eau
ton cannot be exercised, as there are mer
contemplate enough to swindle soldiers
and the poor widows and children Of deoeas
cd soldiers, cut Of the small amounts du'
them. n. B. BAKER,
Adjt Genl Of Iowa.
Papers TINT have usually published order
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

CouHcfL CaAHssn, !
DAvENPoRT, Nay 4, 1866.

DAvENP0RT, Nay 4, 1865.
Council met pursuant to adjournment ct
u o'clock.
His Honor the Mayor, John L. Davies,
called the Council 10 order
Present, Ads. Andersen, Tegelef. DAVIS
Champion, Lage, Hornby. Jones, AcC'ei-
land, Runge.
Aid. Andressen, from Finance Committee.
presented bill Of Gas Company, amounting
TO t26l. so. Reported in favor Of paying
32l3. 20 for gas and Federal tax, and that
the balance be referred to Committee on
Gas With power TO act. Report adopted.
Report by same COMMITTEES Of bill Of
Aal 26. rent for Marshals Office. Ordered
paid. :,
Aid. Runge, from Committee on Fire and
Water, reported on the petition Of L. I. Par.
kcr. asking 81, 900 Tor property burned at
the late fra, that the petitioner had no claim
against the city and that his prayer be re-
fused. Report adopted.
Same committee reported on the petition
Of Henry Zimmerman, who asked liberty to
erect frame building in fire limits, that
prayer bs not granted. Report adopted.
Same committee, reported on the petition
Of j. z. Blrkcl, that the prayer Of the peti-
TONER be not granted. Report adopted.
Same committee, report on petition Of Pi-
lot Engine Company No. 2, for . cupola.
that the same be granted, provided the cost
does not exceed *i25.00. Report adopted.
The following bills were ordered paid
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

IMPORTANT lrrx.-Speaking about good
clothes and great bargains puts US in mind
of the fact that if you wish to enjoy the
reality Of the best clothing in America or
any other enlightened country, you should
leave your measure and make your selec-
tons at Cones Merchant Tailoring estab-
lishment, corner Of Brady and I'd streets
His stock is made up Of the choicest goods
the domestic or foreign markets afford, and
Mac, who handles the tape and shears, was
never known to be troubled with imperfect
fits. Call and examine Cones splendid
stock Of English, French and American
cloths, cassimeres and vestinss, and leave
your orders Gents and boys furnishing
goods and superior ready made clothing a.
ways on hand.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05
To.Day's Advertisements.
StOlen..61O Reward.

A LARGE. WHITE SETTER DOG, WITH
~ black ears and eyes. The finder will rece.
i've the above reward by returning him to Dun.
cans Warehouse
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

MEDIcAL--Particular attention is direct.
I'd to the card Of DR.. French. He is here
to make Davenport his homc-to live ard
die hereto assist others in doing the first
half Of the same thing. He is a man Of
talent, experience, and tact in his profss.
sion. Let him be cordially invited and lib.
orally supported.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05
DAILY DEMOCRAT,


Coed Lumber aud Brick for sale cheap
Apply to
my5fdst SrswAs1 4 AsHsTHoue.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

10. 4. Rar, Blizzard and Dining Rooms 'o'
rent. (conncc,cd, with kitchen and sieePina!.
r,.rns atlached,) formerly occupied by =.
Sell
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

TnR ApssNAL.-The contractors Tor fufn-
ishinp stone toe the construction of The
Arsenal on the Island, have at last perfect
cd their arrangements, and will begin to de-
liver hewn stous in few weeks. A small
force Of carpenters ars busy on the wood
work. Major Kingsbury d not svividly i'm
pressed With the idea that the building now
commenced viii be rooted in this summer,
though be ssnsidefs Il sais - ~ that t~e
e three sbssiss win - sssstsd, provided
~ sealsasbsss - 1henilh q natnial
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

SrlLL TaEY Coxs The spring stock Of
boots amp shoes still continues to arrive at
Child 4 Co.'S, and faster than ever do the
people continue to carry them away. Trade
naturally runs to that store, because their
stock is always complete and Of the best
qualisy-and more than that they sell un-
unusually low. Best quality Of goods and
low prices is just what yoa will always find
at Child 4 Co.. Brady street, below I'd
east side. Country merchants can get goods
BY the case or in less quantity cheaper than
in Chicago. Cal1 and see them.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

A rrORNEY AND COUNSELOR At Law.
~ and Notary Public. OGes IN LsClaire Block.
DovenporA- lDs% jnal-a4
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

A rr0RyEYS AND COuNSELORS AZ Law
n nesce corner Of Main aud ID sts. jau9dv.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

FIRE LlMrs.-Ano,her drive has just
been made at regulating the fire limits, but
without success. Fire Limits is stock
subject Of legislation in the Council. 1t
comes about as regular as April Fools day,
and amounts to about as much. 1t is to be
hoped that the next time it comes up all
laws relating thereto will either be abolish
ed, else Within certain central limits no
new structure of wool whatever will be tol-
Grated. Either do something or nothing
As the thing now stands it amounts to
nothing-hence either wipe of the slate or
write something upon it that amounts to
something.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

O. 3. DnowN.
wnOvVN 4 SULLY,
. ~~opNryS AND COUNSELLOR Ar Law.
a OSce corner cd and Brsdy Sta Davenport,
-. ~sS mchl6
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05
Dr. u. ERNNCM.

DAVENPORT. IOWA RESIDENCE AT
IL DR.. McCarns house, on Brady street, I'd
door below Clinton Place Office IN Mr.. Miners
Dental Rooms, corner Of Brady and Sd streets.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

WosK SroPPED. Orders were received
At this last evening from Washington, to
suspend the word Of preparing additional
hospital Recommendations at this point until
further orders. Mr.. Hornby Government
carpenter, withdrew his forces and awaits
the action of of the QuartermAster's De-
psrtment About $700 worth Of labor has
been already expended at camp Kinsman,
and as much more would have completed
the lob. What new shape affairs have t.
ken remains to be seen.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05
FURNISHED ROOM.

No. 5 Furnished room for rent, for gentle
man. also room unturnshcd-b Sood roon's
In the business part of the city
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

Dos'r FAn.-No gent should fail to ex-
anime the splendid stock Of clothing mate
rial At Remington 4 Co.'S. Their goods
cannot be surpassed for richness, style and
durability in any market. They sell very
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05
Splendid STORE PROPERTY.

NJ g. "Merwins Block. Perry Street, for sale
(witn present rental Of 81 lt"p paying good re-
turn now, and prospectively very valuable prop,
a very low price and on easy terms.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

nAnu.Y GROCER; KEEPS CONSTANTLY
u on hand the hest quality Of Provisions,
Hollow Ware, Kerossne Oil, etc.
epnort myA-dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

FAMILY Groceries Of the freshest and best
quality, and st the lowest market price, can
always be found at c. p Burr's, southwest
corner Of Brady and ith streets. You will
save money by purchasing at that place.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-05

Nor Any Not another dollar for Us II
you please, Messrs. Lottery men Of Boston.
We have made our fortune-after mahnel
30 to speak in the lottery ticket business
and we don't wish to be hoggish. Bruce
4 Co. you are swindlers You know you
can't make US draw go, 900 nor any othes
sum. You want to cheat us out Of ten dol
lars to increase your i'll gotten gains. YOU
are pack-yes, . whole den Of thieves. Il
our language incites you to rage, You can
see US any day between the hours Of A. n.
in the afternoon. and p. NJ. in the morning.
Call often before investing elsewhere.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

A man to notice in any circle, for the
broad, intellectual brow, ,and large, honest
eyes that greeted yours; but nov, with the
glitter of his wealth gliding every grace
and feature, man, Silverdale thought, to
bow down and worship.
He had greeted his hostess, and had
made nearly the circuit of the room, bow
ing to new friends, greeting with warm
cordiality his old friends, when his eyes
fell upon golden ear of wheat resting
upon broad braid of black hair. The
light that sprang to his eyes, and the
smile upon his lips, carried such deep
peace to one heart, gave one life of pa
tient writing such a new spring of bappi-
ness, that the words of polite greeting
fell upon ears that scarcely heard them.
True! truel her trust repaidl her long
constancy rewarded.
No one else noted more than the quiet
greeting of old friends; but two hearts
were full of deep joy-rest after weary
longing.
One and another of the guests were in
vited by the returned Australian to a
house warming, learning, for the first time,
that new mansion, whose building and
furnishing had long been source of spec
ulation, was to be the future home of
Lawrence Lare. Everybody accepted, Of
course, and many young heart futtered
at the thought that so splendid mansion
must soon need mistress.
One week soon glided away. Aunt
Fanny was very kind in helping to trim
new peach-colored silks for the sisters;
but there was an odd smile on her lips
when Lawrence Lanes matrimonial pros
poets were discussed.
The evening came at last. Carriage
after carriage set down its load Of fair
beauties before the superb house, whose
every window blazed with light. Merry
voices rang through hall and rooms; gay
footsteps few from one beautiful apart
ment to another, until it was whispered
no one knew by whom-that the revelers
were invited to wedding The closed
doors which shut off small room from a
long drawing room were watched eagerly,
as the guests assembled, and no host came
forth to welcome them.
At last they opened. The tall, hand
some hero of the hour small, white
robed figure, with long vail of white
concealing every feature, the good old
clergyman of Silverdale, and MIR. Leslie,
formed the group disclosed. The short,
impressive aervice was read, and every
ear was strained to catch the name More
than one gasp Of astonishment greeted
the clearly pronounced "Frances Somers,
and when the service was concluded, and
the brides veil removed, more than one
naturod whisper was directed at Law
renee Lanes taste in choosing, when ali
the beauty Of Silverdale was before him
''that little old maid!'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09
Avoiding a Dun.

A compositor in one of the daily news
paper Offices, though good fellow, like
many of the printing profession, (for they
are all good fellows,) suffered from re-
peated attacks in limited finances, or rev.
enue dis proportional to his disbursements.
He has no objection to paying his debts,
even to the last penny, when he has mon
ey; but when he is short, he abhors the
idea of meeting his creditors, for he hates
dun as he hates the ID or dirty
proof" On one of the last occasions of
the pressure upon typos monetary mar
ket, he was descending from news room
to the street, when he met collector, who
asked him if James II. Smith-giving
the printer name-worked in that Office.
"Why do you wish to see him?" asked
Smith.
Il have bill against him (producing
it, for s29, left by Dr. -, who, you
remember, recently died, and his accounts
have been placed in my hands for collee-
ton"
"James II. Smith," replied the CON-
positor, repeating his own name slowly .as
if it had mysterious, familiar sound. and
he was endeasoring to recall it. "I have
heard thas name before surely-James Fl
Smith-James H.-James H.-oh, yes
/ Gas if with sudden remembrance,) he usec
to be employed here; certainly he did.
remember now: he worked next to my
case, poor fellowl'' and the speaker pausee
and looked sad.
"Did anything happen to him2" aske;
the collector.
"Yes, be died one morning suddenly o
the cholera, after attending the sick bei
of dying friend
''Did he leave anything?" asked tn
man Of bills.
"Oh, no, the boys in the Office had t
bury him. | gave Eve dollars myself t
help in putting the generous creature un
der the sod He died penniless.'
sThen there is no use in keeping thi
BILL l SUPPOSE
] ''Nose at all" said James II. SmitE
| And as the collector tore up the bill an
i departed, he continued to himself, "gues
, I've got rid of the old bore. 1t WASH
] perhaps, much cf story | was only fat
ricating after all except in the five do
/, lar contribution
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

DEATH OF kEy. MoCoNN.--In the res
cent terrible accident on the Central Ohio
Railroad, on the 2lst inst, Rev. w. Mc=
Conn, of Illinois, was Instantly killed
The gentleman vas enroute to this place,
intending to visit his mother. FIVE miles
east Of Cambridge, who was upon her dy-
Ing bed. Mr.. McConn, it is said, feared
that something dreadful was about to hap-
pen him, and before leaving home he ar
ranged his worldly affairs. His mother
died ON the 23d ,and she and her son were
buried at the same time and place on last
Monday. The mother died without know.
ing that her son hadgone bsfore.-Jefer-
soninn.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

PAT AND HIS P1G-A rollicking Hi
bernian of the light division in the penin
sula, was trudging along the road with a
pig tied to string behind him, when, as
bad luck would have it, he was overtaken
by Gen. Canford. The salutation as may
be supposed, was not the most cordial:
"Where did you steal that pig, you plum
dering rascal?' "What pig, General2'
exclaimed Paddy, turning round with the
most innocent surprise. "Why, that pig
you have behind you, you villain -
"Well, then, l protest, General, }" rejoined
Paddy, nothing abashed, and turning
around to his four-footed companion, as
if he had never seen him before, cit is
scandalous to think what wicked world
we live in,and how ready folks are to take
away an honest boys character. Some
blackguard wanting to get Inc into troub-
lie, has tied that baste to my cartoucl
box" The General smiled and rode on
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

HI~"Well, Jones, I suppose you have
been out to look at Texas! Did you see
of our old friend Jim out there?'
Eyes; gone deranged."
Gone derangcd? How? what does he
do? real cragy?"
YES indeed; he doesn't know his own
hogs from his neighbours"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

s@The friends of Gen. Coz, the Re.
publican nominee for Governor of Ohio
black and white, men and women--held
meeting at Oberlin, on Friday of last
week at which negro acted as Chairman,
and JEFF. Langston, another negro, led of
in the speaking and in the transaction of
the business of the meeting. The meet
ing was large and unanimous for General
Cag
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09
poetrp*
THE PLAYMATE.

BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.
The pines were dark on Ramoth hill,
Their song was soft and low;
The blossoms in the sweet May wind
Were falling like the snow.
The blossoms drifted at our feet,
The orchard birds sing clear,
The sweetest and the saddest day,
1t seemed of all the year.
For more to me than birds or flowers,
My playmate left her home;
And took with her the laughing Spring,
The music and the bloom.
She kissed the lips of kith and kin,
She laid her hand in mine;
What more could ask the bashful boy
Who fed her fathers kines
She left us in the bloom of May;
The constant years told DER
Their seasons with as sweet May morns,
But she came back no more.
1 walk, with noiseless feet, the round
OF uneventful years;
Still Ger and DER 1 SOW the spring
And reap the autumn ears,
Her summer roses blow;
The dusky children of the sun
Before her come and go.
There haply with her jeweled hands
She smooths her silken gown
No more the homespun lap wherein
shook the walnuts down,
The wild grapes wait us by the brook,
The brown nuts on the hill,
And still the May-day flowers make sweet
The woods of Follymill.
The lilies blossom in the pond,
The bird builds in the tree;
The dark pines sing on Ramoth hill
The slow song of the sea.
Iwonder if she thinks of them,
And how the old time seams--
Ii ever the pines Oh hamOth WOOD
Are sounding in her dreams.
see her face, hear her voice
Does she remember mine?
And what to her is now the boy
Who fed her fathers kline?
What cares she that the orioles build
Fer other eyes than ours?
That other hands with nuts are filed
And other laps with flowers?
Oh! playmate in the golden time!
Our messy seat is green,
It's training violets blossom yet,
The old trees DER it lean.
The winds so sweet with birch and ferti
And sweeter memory blow;
And there in spring the veeries sing
The song of long ago
And still the pines of Ramoth wood
Are moaning like the sea
The.moanirg of the sea of change
Between myself and thee.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

b@r"1 say, Pat said Yankee, why
don't you sue the railroad corporation for
the damages you have received? Both
your legs broken all to smash. Sue them
for damages. !.
"Sue them for damages, eh, boy? /
have had damages enough already. I'll
sue them for repairs. :"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

swThe first glass factory in Pittsburg
was established in 1908. There are now
in operation in that city more thantwenty
glass factories, which manufacture annu-
ally ever $50, 900 boxes of window glass.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

Beg -Abolitionists argue that the negro
is the equal Of the white man. He may
be as far as they are concerned. They
are better able 80 measure their own ca
pacities than any one else.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

pes. The neck bones of j. Wilks Booth,
which were shattered by the bullet that
caused his death, are now on exhibition
at the Army Medical Museum. This is
barbara sm.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

wg An artist invited esntlemat to
criticise portrait he had painted Of Mr..
jerks, who was given to drink. Putting
his hand toward it, the artist exclaimed:
"Don't touch it, it is not dry" "Theu,"
said he. sit cannot be my friend jerks"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

VINO WOULD BE A GoAT?-An old salt
who had been on bender, had got what
might be termed sublimely mystifed by
his frequent imbibings of the ''critter. .
Staggering along the streets, he thought
to go to the theator, and pass the remain
der of the evening. Following some men
whom he thought bound on the same voy-
age, he found himself in what he took to
be the pit, but it happened to be meet
ing house, and the minister was preaching
from the text wherein is mentioned the
sheep and goat, and in order to make ar
impression upon his congregation, he puts
the significant question: "Who woulc
wish to be a goat?' and paused; and then
with still greater emphasis, asked; "Wht
will be goat?" Our tipsy sailor could
not brook the delay, and at once respon
ded: GAS nobody else (hic) will be it'll
be the (hic) goat, rather (hic) than ths
play should stop
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

Coon potatoes are selling for thirty-fve
cents bushel at Black River Falls, Wis
eonsin.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

Gov. BRotGH, for two months past,
has been dangerously sick at his home,
in Cleveland.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

THE CRIsIs.-W Wendell Phillips thus
defined the crisis before the great Con-
vention recently held in Massachusetts:
"Noy comes the crisis. What is the
negro? Well, say, in the face of all
the prejudice, that amid the gallantry the
patience, the heroism of this war, the ne
groes bear the palm" Greatapplause. ]
White soldiers will please stand aside,
and let the negro bear the palm for gal
lantry, patience and heroism. Such is ne
gre fanaticism.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09

ssa- The whites must have the govern
ing power. So says Gen. Sherman.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-08-09
VOLUME XXI,
JOB PRINTING
Executed with neatness and dispatch at thi
Office, and at reasonable prices.

Office, and at reasonable prices.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
One square, rec weeks. 50 90
One square, three months. s........... 3 90
One square, six months hs......... 5 90
One square, nine months... ......., 6 90
One square, twelve months. ...... 90
One-fourth column, one year .........2o 20 90
One half co umn, one year........30 90
One column, one year ...............60 90
Twelve liAes, or less, will be charged as
enc square.
HEAll legal advertisements will be charged
by the line.
a. Notices of the appointment of Ad -RN
Ess ministrator's and Executors; also .RN
Is Attachment Notices, must be paid in asa
k5y advance.
Esy Twenty-Five PER cent. additional will be
charged on the price of job work if not paid
n advance, and on advertising if not paid be-
ore taken out.
THE LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.
/. Subscribers who do not give express no
tioe to the contrary, are considered as wishing
to continue their subscription.
2.If subscribers order the discontinuance of
sheir newspapers, the publisher may continue
to send them until all arrearages are paid.
8. If subscribers neglect refuse to take
Their papers from the Offices to which they are
directed, they are held responsible till they
have settled the bill, and ordered them discon-
tipued.
f. If subscribers remove to other places
without informing the publishers, and the pa
pers are sent to the former direction, they
held responsible.
5. The courts have decided that refusing to
take periodicals from the office, or removing
and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facie
evidence of Intentional fraud.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1865-03-20
To the Democrats Of the CIIy OF
Dayton.

You are requested to meet on THURS
DAY EVENING, at "A o'clock P. NJ. March
23d, 1865, in each of your respective
Wards, for the purpose of choosing dele
gates to meet at BEcKEL HALL, Saturday
evening, March 25th, 1865. at u o'clock
P. NJ, for the purpose of nominating a
ticket to be supported at the ensuing
Spring Election. Each ward will be en-
titled to ten delegates. The First, Second,
Third, Fourth and Sixth Wards will meet
at their usual places of holding elections
the Fifth Ward will meet at Waltz's cor
ner the Seventh at Unger's Tavern, and
the Eighth at Snyder's Franklin Street
House. The wards that have not made
ward nominations are requested to do so.
By order Of City Executive Committee.
WIN. PATTON, Chm.
ID. CLARK, Sec'y.