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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-11-14

BACON e. SMITH
CROCBRS
AND
Commission Merchants,
Corner = 1 Perry Sts.,.
DAvENPORT, IOWA. CASH ADVANCES
- on consignments for sale here, or shipment
TO our correspondent.
n aEESE - SAPRA0O, L1NBER0, GEN.
~ uine, Swiss and Western Reserve. fas
sale By BACON ASMlfH,
TOFFEE-AvA, LAOUAYRA, RIO AND
~ 0ouod, in store, aad for sale ~
TVRUffS, kC-PEACHE S.STRAWBERRJEN
u Pise.spple, Figs, Rsisins Citron and rrnnes
Ter sale By BACON SAlTH'
CU01R-C0HH0N PRIME LOUISIANA,
- Cuha. Renned and Clarified, for sale BY
BACON SMITH.
1uI0b1CCO-"SPAN10H MIXED" our IA
j vorite," Ground Turk, Zouave, 1eerse.saum,
S1oking, Plug, and Fine Cat, Chewing for sale
81 BACON Z SMITH.
nfCKKL5I0HERKINS, CAPOR8 AND b.
i ives, for sale By BACON I SMITH.
CUNDRIRS-SPICE0, NUTS. CANDIES,
- Wood and Willow Wsres, eyrsps, Fish,
bfooms, Nats, &c., for sale By
agN BACON : SMITH.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-11-14

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-11-14

keokuk, Mount Pleasant i Mus
catins, % miles. ..1
Des Noines Valley, 124 miles.
nc0regor Western, 40 miles..
Mississippi 1 Missouri, 1868
miles. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Dubuque / Sioux City, lie
Wls0Ds ...s....
Dubuque I Southwestern, 81
Insteo
Chicago, Isws Z Nebraska, S23
Wtlc0.
Cedar Rapids I Missouri River,
12S miles. ................
Burlington Z Missouri River,
16 miles ................
Railway Transpoeta&ion Com
waA- y ~~f1>~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-11-14

sufacisnt to dsfray the expenses sfs survey
This may cost two Of three thousand dol
lara. The State has pledged one thousand
dollars to aid In making survey, and the
public spirited citizens Of Davenport must
furnish the balance, The best engineering
talent in the country should ~ secured and
the survey completed ct - early Day -
possible, in srder that the result nay BE-
placed before Congress early in The coming
session.
The finance committee is already at work
soliciting subscsiptioas, end Il = TO b hoped
that salcisat funds Win b raised this
week.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-11-14
FARMS FOR RENT.
r0ONQ - TO zee ACRES.
COUNTRY VILLA FOR SALE.
HOUSES FOR Rent.

No. II. A new house on Brady street, one el
the most desirable residences il the eitv.
No. I. lsrgs elegant house, with Ill modere
improvement, stable, we'll, cistsru, fruit and
shsds trees. One river Enthusiastically located.
.-one fthe finest residences II the city.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-07-01

or re6ners, and consequent losses to both To secure
the equitable working Of Mr.. Gordon's plan, it seems
necessary that the planters should generally come into Il, for the
adhesion Of two or three will not secure the result. There
should be unity Of action amongst the planters, ana Sso a far
understanding between them and the redners- Thi. fairly and
justly carried out, viii in my opinion benefit both parties, and
also the whole community, whose interests are largely depend
ent on the prosperity Of the sugar planters. The consumers
also are interested in the stability Of this branch Of business,
for although a gut Of the market would be followed by lower
prices temporarily. vet it would drive the smaller capitalists out
OF the business, which would be followed for q season by dimin-
ished production, short supply, aud higher prices, destruction
Of confidence in the business, and other evils following IN the
train Of losses and failures in any important department OF
agriculture or commerce.. II any one can suggest any other or
better plan than the one proposed by Mr.. Gordon 70 secure the
same result. IL will no doubt be acceptable just in proportion ~
il promises 10 be beneficial TO all who are interested.
1 mention, lest Il should be supposed To have been overlooked,
thst Mr.. Gordon's estimates seem 10 be based on the consump-
ton Of 1864, VIZ sixteen millions OF pounds. whereas the in
crease of population for 1865, fer California, Oregon, Washing
ton and Idaho Territories, and British Columbia would PROB
sbly require twenty, of the twenty-one ana a han mhnohs OF
pounds Tor 1865, thus leaving but a small amount in hand. BUT
he has Set down the Sandwich Islands at ten millions IN ms
estimate whereas the actual product will not fall short PROB
ably Of sixteen millions, leaving the ratio OF excess about As
stated by him. In other words. the increased production VIII
exceed by 8 considerable per centage, the increased demand
This plan proposes a simple method for the common good u sh'
to keep the supply within the demand.
Respectfully yours, :. y. CASTLE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-07-01
THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
Y, JUNE "A

~ Oh ChDA ~ LIVE n.
FOURTH OF July MEETISG.-In accordance with
the notice in last weeks paper, the American citizens
assembled at the new Hall, on Saturday evening last.
Before the meeting was called to order, the company
sang John Browns soul is marching on;'' after
which the Hon. J. Mcbride, Minister Resident, was
called to the chair. and his Secretary Of Legation,
A. D.. Cartwright, Esq, was appointed secretary
After some discussion, q committee of eight was
appointed 10 take the whole matter Of celebration
into their hands. with power TO add to their number
if they 50 chose, the only direction given them was to
have the celebration somewhat after the style Of the
one last year. A subscription list was then started,
and some $500 was promised by those present. which
has since been increased to nearly $4,000. After
the meeting closed, the "Star Spsngled Banner"
and " Rally round the Flag were sung, with three,
cheers for the Union and three more for Gen. Grant,
The Committees programme appears in ~to.dsy's
paper. ~ -
q The Onward. hence on Wednesday. was seen
of Wsimsnalo yesterday at noon.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-07-01

q The Oacard. hence on Wednesday. was seen
III Waimsnalo yesterday at noon.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15
The Demi- Monde.

A Paris correspondent, of recent date,
writes
CA trial was terminated to-day which
created considerable interest in a certain
world. One Of the anonymous of last season,
whose real name was given in court as Char
lotte Berthier, was summoned before the tri-
bunal correctional by the parents of minor,
whom she robbed as extensively in money,
Jewels and dress as members of her sisterhood
usually do. The parents complained that they
allowed their son e240 per annum as pocket
money, although even his tailor's bills We're
paid by them, but that since his ac-
quantance with Berthier he had incurred
debts to the amount Of several thousand pound
The President related in court the list of
achievements Of this fair enchantress which
would startle the most base. A Russian
Prince, Spanish Count, and two French sons
of Marquises, are among those whose ruin she
accomplished-to say nothing of young Off
GER who, at the end Of five months, finding
his last franc gone, volunteered for Mexico,
and was shot leading forlorn hope. How
ever, these victims having all been over age,
the court had nothing to do with them but
disbursement de mineur is severely punished
by the Code Napoleon. Charlotte Berthier,
alias Court, is condemned to six months i'm
prisonment and costs, her fragrant crime hav-
ing been inducing this boy to hand over to her
certain shares he had in possession. London
EIpreSs.
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Terrible and Swift Justice.
From the Greensboro (Ky.) Monitor.

Vie OWeusDOFO my
few days since, Mrs Heady, who lives in
Union county, had sold her land and received
some eight hundred or thousand dollars cash.
day or two after she had received the money
travelling stranger called late in the evening
and desired to get lodging for the night. The
lady declined, but the stranger insisted, and
Mrs. Heady consented to let him remain over
night.
AT the usual hour of retiring the stranger
proceeded to bed. Late in the night he was
aroused by the lady of the house, who told
him that there were three or four persons try
ing to break into the house, and she believed
they were robbers, who had come there for
the purpose of trying to rob her of her money
The stranger rose, seized his pistol, and told
her to go down stairs and open the door, and
to get behind the door as she opened it, and
he would defend her
Placing himself 50 that he could see by the
light of the door when any one entered-he
gave the word the lady opened the door, and
in rushed a man, who no sooner placed his
foot on the door sill, than he fell dead by
bullet from the strangers pistol A second
man rushed in and fell dead by second shot.
The third appeared, and was severely wound
ed by the third shot, and turned and run off,
leaving a trace of blood behind him.
The men who had been killed were BACKED
and when the blackening bad been washed
off their faces, Mrs. Heady recognized with
horror her own son-in-law as one of the men,
and the other was near neighbor and friend
1t was believed that the wounded man was
her own son.
We did not learn the names of the parties
killed. nor that of the stranger, who proeiden-
TALLY appeared to save the old lady her money
and perhaps her life.
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Interesting to Oystermen-A Pearl Con.
tanning Gold.


We have now before us, says the Enter
prise, (Nevada) something ne under the sun
a pearl in which are plainly to be seen three
or four particles of pure native gold The
pearl is one found by Mr.. George Eells, of
this city, in can of Baltimore oysters. 1t
is about the size ola common duck shot, and
in shape is nearly round. There can be no
doubt but that the pearl is natural one, nor
about the purity and genuineness of the par
ticles of colds imbedded in it. Dozens ex-
amincd it yesterday, and all were forced to &C
knowledge that the pearl was a real pearl, and
that the gold was nothing else but gold. Two
of the pieces of gold are so large as to be
plainly visible to the naked eye, but the others
can only be seen by the aid of glass. These
particles of gold would appear to have been
nucleus about which the pearl formed, and
that so many pieces should have by some
means got into one pearl would seem to be
pretty good evidence that the sand about the
beds from which these oysters are 6shed
is wonderfully rich in gold. The specimen
something well worth preserving, as we are
pretty sure that such another golden pearl has
never been seen or heard of N any age or
country. Instead of fishing for oysters the
Baltimorean oystermen had better go to scoop
ing up the sand in which the bivalves are
| found,
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.
The Strong Divorce Case.

This case is still attracting much attention
in New York. Mrs. Strong's father, John
Austin Stevens was cross-examined on Mon
day. In the cross-examination Peter Strong's
counsel asked Mr.. Stevens how much he was
worth when Peter married Stevens daughter,
the counsel giving as reason for the question
that it was asserted that Peter married his
wife for money. Mr.. Stevens answered that
he was worth at that time $500 900, and that
he had eight daughters.
On Monday the Rev. VIM. Anderson test-
fed that he was a clergyman of the Dutch
Reformed Church at Newtown, Long Island
that he was there about year ago; know
Mr.. Peter Strong and Mrs. Strong they had
pew in my church very near the pulpit 1
knew Edward Strong; be was deacon in the
church; his duty was to manage the tempo
ralities and carry the bread and wine to the
people; do not remember that he performed
in that capacity while there; he was also con-
nected with the Sabbath School as librarian :;
he is not deacon of the church now, but he
is a member in full communion no proceed
ings were ever taken against him in consistory
for adultery; think Mrs Strong was COM
municant in my church; Mr.. Strong never
was; I saw Mr.. Peter Strong in my church
with his family I think have seen Mrs.
Strong drive away from church with Edward
do not know that Peter was present; did
not baptize Edith.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

SCANDAL IN HIGH L1FE.-The Duke of St.
Adams, one of the sprigs of British nobility,
recently figured in case which was tried be-
fore the Divorce Court of London, a case, sar-
castically remarks an English journal, "about
as unpleasant as any ever brought into that
notorious washing place of dirty linen" A
Mrs. Broadwood was charged by her husband
with adultery with his "Grace" and other two
persons and was found guilty of the charge by
the jury; but the husband made his appear
ance in court with paramount bit of inso-
lent immortality which the Judge naturally,
"animadverted on with great severity" and
punished by dismissng the petition. The
Duke lately became of age, and has been cut
ting high figure with the harlots, private and
public, in London.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

ANOTHER RAILROAD ACCIDENT IN New
JERSEY Another accident on the New Jer
sey railroad from a misplaced switch, similar
to that which terminated so seriously at New
ark on the 18th ult, occurred at Elizabeth
City on last Sunday morning to the mail train,
which left Washington at six o'clock on the
preceding evening. Happily this latter affair
resulted in no loss of life or injury to any per-
son; but the train was run off the track, and
some of the cars and the engine were damaged
and the escape of those on board was a mar
row one
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

COMMISSION MERCHANTS
For the Sale of
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN PRODuCE,
And for tho Purchase Of Merchandise geacroAy.
Also, Agents for the Purchase and Sale of
RE A l. E. II TE.
10 and 40, Broadway. and SO, New Street
NEW YORK.
Recommendations Adams 4 Co., Rich
mond, Va; W. Il. Turner & Co., Norfolk, Va :;
Hon. J. B. Baldwin, Staunton, Va; Hon. W. A.
Graham, Hillsboro, N. c.; Hon. W. P. Miles,
Charleston, s. c.; Hon. H. V. johnson, Ga.
Hon. Thos. J. Foster, Courtland, Ala. Hon. A.
G. Brown, Terry Kinds Co., Miss. P. H. Skip
with, New Orleans, La.i W: G. Black, New Or
leans, La. Judge R. c. Campbell, Huntsville,
Tex; Hon. H. c. Burnett, Paducah, KY. Brady
Davies, Louisville, KY. Mauntel, Burte 4 Co.,
st. Louis, Mo-; Wilmer, Cannell d Co., Phila-
delphia, Pa. Lambert Cuttings, Baltimore, Md.
Hon. P. 81. Burnett, San Francisco, CAL. Hon.
J. M. Baker, Lake City, Fla. Hon. G. A. Henry,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. Hon. r. W. johnson, Little
Rock, Arkansas; Ben. Holiday, New York.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

SUICIDE AT SEA.-The captain of the brig
Troubadour, which arrived at City Point a
day or two since from St. Johns, n. B rush
ed upon the deck of his vessel at an early
hour one morning while coming into the Capes
'of Virginia, and jumped overheard. The
crew made an effort to save him by throwing
out plank, but he took no notice of it, and
diving down into the water, was drowned
The captain is supposed to have been laboring
under fit of the " horrors" at the time, and
was probably not aware of what he was
doing Richmond Times.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

A NEGRO AssAssINATED BY SoLDIERs.-A
negro was found dead near the Old Fair
Grounds yesterday morning. having been shot
through the head, as has been ascertained, by
two soldiers, on the previous night. Circum-
stances also went to show that the person had
been robbed of two watches and five dollars
in money. An inquest wa, held by Justice
Tyler, when the foregoing facts were disclosed,
aud verdict was rendered accordingly, The
parties who committed the deed are supposed
to have taken refuge in their camp, and their
arrest has not been effected.-Rich. Dispatch.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15
D r U g G I s T

a 2 O II FL E Q "A r. Y!
No. 40, Bank Street, Norfolk,
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS,
For Medical Purposes.
D r U G s AND HEMIOALS
Every article purchased warranted to be of the
best material.
Every Prescription will be carefully COM
pounded by myself, until | can engage the SER
vices of competent Assistant l will not have
any one in my employ in this department whom
would not trust with my business my life
fine assortment of
FIR Oh, ENGL ISH,
And nothing but the best
AMERICAN PERFUMERY,
Consisting of
Toilet Waters-Lavender, Florida, Cologne, &C. :;
Extracts, Soaps, Pomades; Bandolne,
and other Hair Preparations Teeth
Nail, Hair, Flesh, and Clothes
Brushes Combs-Ivory,
Tortoise Shell, Buffalo,
&C., &C., &c.
beautiful assortment of Toilet Articles, such
as suited for Wedding and Holiday Presents,
always on hand
The above goods in large or small quantities.
My Stock shall be kept up. Call and examine be-
fore purchasing.
Prescriptions accurately compounded at all
hours of the day and night.
The patro age of the public is respectfully So
licited. Rest assured nothing shall be neglected
to deserve the same.
Orders from the country promptly filed.
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C. WHITEHURST,

T.. w Hitch u RST,
No. 35 MARKET SQUARE,
Cat Norris Old Stand,)
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER,
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, TOBACCO, TEAS,
&C., &C., &c.
Particular attention given to
Country Trade.
respectfully solicit the patronage of my friends
in the counties of Norfolk, Princess Anne Pas
quotank, Camden and Currituck. jy24-ly
r UTHER WALKER PIasterer
i 4 and Slater--Is prepared to execute
all orders for STATING and PLASTERING with
promptness and patrons may be assured that
entire satisfaction will be given to workman
ship and materials. Repairing promptly attend
ed to. Particular attention paid to repairing
SLAfF ROOFS.
Gzs- Residence and place of business, NJ. 70
West Butte street, Norfolk, Va.
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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

REwARDING THE TELEGRAPHERs.-In con-
sideration of the amount of services rendered
to the government with telegraph wires dur
ing the rebellion, Secretary Stanton has bre-
veted Colonel Sanford as full Colonel, and An
son Stager and Major ]. J. Eckert, Brigadier
Generals United States army. All division
superintendent Of military telegraphs are
made lieutenants
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

The PETROLEUM TRADE.-The immense
petroleum trade of the State of Pennsylva-
MIA is indicated from the fact that one vessel,
the ship Elvra Owen, Captain Kimme, sailed
from Philadelphia on Monday, for Antwerp,
with 198,683 gallons of refined and IS, 1872
gallons of crude petroleum, valued at $751;
220 g. 1t is stated that another vessel will
shortly leave with cargo of petroleum equally
as large
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

The St. Louis Republican says: Gen. Sob
Meredith, who recently cowhided Hon. Geo.
w. Julian, his successful Radical opponent for
Congress in Indiana, is still at Indianapolis,
and intends to publish afidavits fixing upon
the later the authorship of the associate press
dispatch stating that Meredith had been re-
moved on account of sympathy with the re-
belion
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

FLORIDA ELEoT1oN-The Hon. David S.
Walker, native of Kentucky, has just been
elected Governor of Florida. He was for
several wears chief justice of the Supreme
Court of the State, and in 1856 was the Ameri-
can candidate for Governor, but defeated by
few votes Mr.. Mcleod is said to be elected
to Congress
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15
BUSINESS CARDS.
BARGAINS FOR THE LADIES
A L OLD s M It'll,

a l. G. o L D s M L T Fl
No. go, Church Street,
Has just opened large and brilliant assort-
ment of
FASHIONABLE MILLINERY,
Consisting, in part, of Silk, Velvet, and Straw
Bonnets, ready made, OF made to order, Hats
and Caps for Ladies, Misses, and Children, of the
latest style and at Northern prices. Feathers,
Flowers, Ruches, and Ribbons, in endless variety
and colors, and in heavy Stock.
WOODEN GOODS,
Such Breakfast Shawls, Children's Cloaks
Seafoams, Hoods for Ladies and Children. The
largest Stock in this City, and being sold at a
sacrifice.
DRY AND FANCY GOODS.
Ladies' and Childen's Hose and n Hose, first
quality, at rs cents. Straw Bonnets vea ~ made
at So. Mr.. Lewis Nusbaum, we'll known to the
Ladies of this City, is Mr.. Goldsmith's Agent
and will sell bargains to all who will call.
Don't forget, NO. go, CHURCH STREET.
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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

Tie Emperor Napoleon III. has magniti-
cent collection of meerschaum pipes, which,
as DR.. Conreau strictly forbids his making use
of them, be gives away to his visitors His
favorite costume in his study consists OF an
old paletot, we'll worn and remarkably
shabby.
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ITO FARMERS AND OTHERS

take pleasure in calling your attention to my
complete assortment and full stock of Agricultu-
raj Implements, Garden and Field Seeds Bar and
Bundle Iron, &C., &c. / have the Warehouse
formerly occupied by Messrs Borum & MCLEAN,
whom succeed in the
AGRICULTURAL BUSIN ESS,
and shall be pleased to see their old friends and
customers, we'll as those who have favored me
with their custom for the last seven years. With
out naming but few of the various items kept by
me, | need only to say that my stock is and shall
be composed Of the most approved kinds of Plows,
Harrows, Hay and Shuck Cutters, Horse Power
and Thrashers, and Farming Tools generally
Bar and Bundle Iron, Cart Boxes, Springs and
Axles, &C., &c. Seeds of all kinds guaranteed
fresh and genuine. l solicit an examination of
my stock, where prices and quality may be Judged
of by those wishing to purchase.
C. BILLUPS,
Farmers Headquarters,
jy25-ly No. III Wide Water ST., Norfolk, Va.
VIRGINIA & NORTH CAROLINA
Y LAND AGENCY,
No Main Street Head Of Market Square,
up Stairs,)
Norfolk, Virginia.
DAVID Day. WIN. M. MosELEY, Danvile, Va
with reliable Agents in every county.
DAVID DEY CO.,
Real Estate Agents and General Land Brokers,
Will buy and sell Real Estate in every part of
the country.
Rsfersnces-L. W. Webb, ESQ.,, Collector Por
of Norfolk Colonel Il. E. Withers, Danvile v
Captain James Cornick, Norfolk; Major w.
Sutherlin, Danville; General William Malone
Norfolk; f. NJ. Whitney, ESQ.,, las Nassau Street
New York. novle-lm
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

A DoNAT1oN.-On Monday, General Spin
ner, United States Treasurer, received con-
tribution from beggar, amounting to one cent,
which he rendered as his contribution towards
cancelling the national debt. The donation
has been accepted, and transferred to the
vaults of the Treasury, passing through the
same channels and forms that more magni-
fceut sum would
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

The Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate of
Louisiana is without legs, the Doorkeeper of
the House without arms, the Secretary of the
Senate and Clerk Of the House are both on
crutches. Despite their misfortunes, the gen
tlemen all prove very efficient, capable. and
acceptable officers.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-15

"John," said gentleman to his apprentice
as Re was about leaving home to be absent
awhile, "you must take my place while am
gone"
''Thank you, sir" innocently replied John,
"but l had heap rather sleep with the
bows"