Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-11-18

A DuDfous InPnOvsngNf.-The nev |
stons gutter across Third strsst, at the
Post ONCE corner Is just four inches high
er than the cutters It 10 proposed to
drain. |
WiEEs.-Farmers, quid nuncs, and
"oldest inhabitants" basing their theory
on the early fight of birds southward. and
the thickness Of corn husks this season
predict severe winter.
AssfoKED-A. J. johnson, formerly
comnsndant Of the 4th regiment, Veteran
Reserve Corps, on the Island, has been ap-
dointed to succeed Col. Provost in the
command Of Camp Butler, at Springfield.
Ys MAarYs.-Ths Oosstts man occupies
nearly half column this morning, in cali
ing ~ bad names. asd boasting the support
he rendered tho Government during the
late struggle. Cheer up. Edward, Repub.
lies are always ungrat.ful.
TssArRrcAL-Niss Kitty Blanchard sp-
pears before the Davenport public for the
Last time this evening. as Jssk Sheppard"
In The great moral drama Of the same name
The entertainment will conclude with the
lauehabls farce Of +" Rough Diamond"
DrscuAaoRp.-Th Grand Jury failed TO
iind an indictment against Detsey Ross.
bound over some time ago on . charge OF
drowning her infant child, and she was dis
charged today. A. II L II. w. Bennett
for the defence.
Winss, LlQuoss, Erc.- Especial atten-
tention pf the trade 10 directed to the
double column advertisement of @. Tegler.
in this paper. Mr.. T. keeps constantly on
hand the very best quality Of liquors, spir
it,. foreign and domestic wines, cigars,
ETC., with which he can supply customers
at reasonable prices. Dealers will lind it
an object to call there before purchasing.
fle is a we'll knowL merchant IN this city
and all customers may rely upon having
their orders filled and satisfactorily.
CRo.KERy, PLATED GooDs, GLASSWARE,
Erc.-At No. 81. HARRISON street, j. Loren
zen Low offers 70. the examination of the
public, a large and very carefully selected
stock Of crockcry, china. and glassware Of
every style and grad". superior silver plated
ware Of the latest mannfacture, table cutlery
Of the best material. lava goods, and kero
sene lamps in great variety. The goods are
all Of the first class quality. many Of which
have been imported direct, and are warrant
cd 70 please all purchasers both IS to ST Vie
and price. Country dealers will find at this
.tore an extensive jobbing stock from which
they can be supplied at better rates than
elsewhere The proprietor considers it no
trouble to show his goods. and politely in
vites the ablic to call and examine.
MRs. WILnELM's LEcruRs The audience
was not large at Lie Claire Hall last even
ing to listen to the lecture Of Mrs. Wilhelm.
the inspirational speaker. People have an
idea that there is something degrading in
listening to a lecture Of the milder sex, es
pecially il she be spiritalist but happen
ing to be one Of Mrs. Wilhelm's hearers
last evening, we must do her the simple
justice 10 say that she is the ablest, clesrest
reasoner, and the most talepted lecturer that
has visited our ely this seas n. We sre
not unmindful Of the fact that Bavard Tay
lor las lectured here this fall, either. Her
subject last evening was Our Country
it's Past, Present, and Future" This sub
ject was most ably handled-not that she
coincided with our view in every thing
but nevertheless instructive and deeply in
teresting. She has consented to lecture on
Wednesday evening next At the same place
for the benefit Of the Orphans Home.
Subject: The Philosophy Of Death" To-
morrow she speaks At the same place at the
hours Of two aud seven o'clock.
A WoRD TO the LAplEs-HERzBERc &
Co.'S ExPoRIUx.-Our lady readers. in
making their fall and winter purchases.
should bear in mind that Herxbcrg L Co,
II Nos. 8 and Z, Metropolitan Block, keep
constantly on hand one Of the most com
plete stocks Of plain and fancy goods to
be found west Of Chicago. which they of
fer for sale At just IS low figures as can be
afforded by any establishment in Iowa.
They have an unrivalled assortment Of
nubias, breakfast shawls Of every style,
size and color, which are warranted to wear
we'll wooden goods that cannot be surpas-
sed in texture, variety Of pattern, or ex
cellence Of manufacture; and At reduced
rates, . large and well selected stock OF
fashionable cloaks, balmorals. shawls, ho-
sier,es. Aannels, ladies woolen and mixed
goods, and the best woven Of French cor
sets. In addition to these, they have
every little article for comfort or elegance
which can be desired. Employing only the
most courteous assistants, they consider it
no trouble to exhibit their goods and are al
ways pleased TO do So Our lady readers
can do no better than by calling on Herr
,erg l. Co., At the Metropolitan Block,
N0.'s6 and Z.
Coon ESouon.-The Postmaster attempts
to excuse his own Hypocrisy BY quoting
ours. That's excellent; denotes . fertility
even among the fraternity. But supposing
for the argt ment, that We did assail reen-
backs. and that our persistent opposition
to eulistmeuts was the cause of pro-
longing the war from six to twelve
months, what in the name OF sense
and sobriety has that to do with Ed
wards CASE? Why the fellow verify at
tempts to whitewash over the dark spots in
hls character with our sins lie invited AL
the soldiers to come home when the war
should be over, and take the oflces-take
them all. Moreover, he insisted upon it as