Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-11-02

FAMlLy Gnocknss.-Sec card Of danes
Dooaey. The popular Family Grocer, corner
Of 9th aad Brady. He has never failed TO
give bic customers choice goods at rsasooa-
bic rates, and will not now.
MONUMENT 70 GEN. CRoCKEn. effort
is being made by the citizens Of Polk coun-
ty 70 erect monument to the memory Of
Gen. n. NJ. Crockss. Mr.. Fox, Of Des
Moines, for long time in the marble bust.
nsss, proposes TO design it,
Pxsssxn.-See advertisement Of f. Bre-
mer 4 Co.. ths we'll known and popular
dealers in Fancy Goods. Toys, and Confec-
tions, on Brady street, below Sd. Don't
fail TO call and see their splendid stock, just
received.
CoxTEnrnEr.-The Des Mcines Register
thinks that the Capital city is . much bet
ter place to live in than Davenport There's
nothing like contentment We doubt not
that were the Sioux savages At Camp Nc
Clellan released, they would Immediately
hasten to the fens and boxs Of the Platte
River.
DEArH.-A stranger BY the name Of John
NJ. Farwell. died at the Pennsylvania House
this forenoon, after . weeks illness. An
inquest was held this afternoon, and facts
adduced 70 show that he c.me to his death
from congestive chills. He has . wife at
New Orleans. He had been in our city for
some time spsculating in produce.
MEX WANTED. commandant 1t the
Rock 1slsnd Arsenal has been authorized By
the War Department to enlist l24 men for
three years in the ordinance service, on tho
Island, with the probability that they will
remain there during their entire enlistment.
The pay will bs el7 month, clothing and
ratious.
PRor. SsARL.-This celebrated conjnrer
WAS greeted with IS large An audience, last
night, as cculd comfortably be seated in the
hall. His illusions we're perfect, almost
forcing one to disbelicve his senses. As .
Vcntriloquist, Prof. Scarf has few equals in
the United States, and no superiors. A dull
evening cannot be passed in more anus
ing manner than in attending one Of his ex-
cellent entertainments.
Tns BEST ESTABLISHMENT IN rnE CRY.
We would advise our readers who wish any
thing in the boot or shoe line to call on ID.
B. Carleton, No "a Brady street, above Sd.
Having peculiar facilities which few possess,
he offers inducements in the wholesale and
retail buriness which are unsurpassed. lie
is also manufacturing to order in the very
best style, and at the very lowest rates.
Give him . call.
PRoxorED. We understand that our wor-
thy young fiiend E. E. Bassett, for some
tune clerk in the Adjutant Generals office
both here and at Clinton has oeen promoted
to the Office Of Assistant Adjutant General
Of Iowa, vice Col. Impey, resigned. Col.
Bassett is thoroughly versed in the duties
Of his position and will render the State val
liable services. We congratulate him on
his increasing honors.
TnEARrIcAL.-Thc rush At the Mctropol
tan Theatre continues unabated. In each
successive play Miss Rush appears to outdo
her former efforts. "Fanchon" met with
the appreciation Of all, last night. To-
night manager Wyatt will present Mill
mans celebrated tragedy entitled Blanca,
the Italian Wife," in which Miss Rush will
appear as the leading character. Our read
ers should avail themselves Of the earliest
opportuni to see her, as her stay in the
city will be short.
BElDERBEcxE & MILLER.-This is one Of
the oldest Grocery Houses in the city hav-
ing been established over ten years and in
successful operation ever since. The con-
cern has recently enlarged its facilities, and
- will be seen BY advertisement. are pre-
pared to offer superior inducements to the
trade. Dealers all through this section Of
country will save money and time by cali>
ing on them before going further east
Their stock is extensive and Of the freshest
and most desirable quality, ranging through
every article Of staple and fancy stock
Messrs. B. & NJ have extensive aud valua-
BILE experience in their line Of business and
We cordially recommend them to the home
and country trade. Go and price their
goods.
THE SCorr COUNTY TAx-Be it known to
all whom it may concern that the Tax List
for 1865 is ready, and Treasurer Fluke is
prepared to receive all sums offered him in
that line. The levy for the present year is
divided as follows:
State Tax -. q mills
NOuuty laA... ........ -
General School Tax. ax...............1&
Bridge ........ ........1
Relief (soldiers' fasilies) .....s
Eta =, ....u.
LII AZ. ....Ii A.iltS
For Davenport city, in addition to the
above. is the Township tax, 10 mills, max
= ~