Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-09-23

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y failure. an
Tas washiagtoa County Fair bssins cu
the 3rd Of next month. l.
M. TaoxAs AsnlL had BIZ pockets pick.
ed Of 1e0 st the Fair grounds, on Thsn-
day.
PrnsuxERY.-At their rooms under the
LsClairs House, 0rabbe 4 Co., basbers,
have the best assortment Of psrfamery in
he city.
FArnss PALmoHGUss received des.
patch this morning that Rt Rev. Bishop
Smith. Of Dubuque, who hes been serious
y III for long time, was dying.
Houss BasAkfxo.-A Az nearly oil our far
mers were in attendance 1t the Fair, : very
good opportunity was given TO burglars 10
ply their avocation in safety, which wa
duly taken advantage of.
HAND IN YouR OADEKs.-What il . suit
Of clothes good for If it doesn't fits Rsmine.
ton 4 Go. have just received large and we'll
assorted stock Of furnishing goods from the
East, and are nowprepared 70 lit any one in
the most satisfactory manner, and in the 10
test style. Give them IN early call.
= WmrB's DANCING ACADEMY Those in
tending to study the art Of dancing, under
Proof White, should bear in mind that
his school for gentlemen opens this evening
At Merwin's Block, at half past seven
Prof. White 10 one Of the best dancing mas
ters in the State, and all should avail them
selvss Of this opportunity.
RETURNED SoLpiERs.-We advise all q
utrcturned soldiers who desire to purchass
ready .msde clothing Of recent style, neat
ianufactre, and durable texture, to cal
upon Sam Perry, at his emporium Opposite
tbe Post Office. He always keeps large
stock ON hand Of every variety, and the
most fastidious tsste can be easily suited.
THEATRE. -"Uncle Toms Cabin" was
presented at the Metropolitan last night.
The house was crowded. Mr.. Wyatt Is
meeting with aAttering success. His play,
draw larger and more fashionable house.
than any amusement we have had in tn,
city for some time. As "St Clair" Mr.
Page succeeded admirably, and he is un
doubtedly one Of the best actors in the com
pany. Mr.. Aiken's play will be r,peates
this evening.
A CrRIoslrY.--We were favored to -da]
with tho privilege Of examining the cclebra
ted American Flag, and "Lincoln Ccnte
Table" Of Mr.. Jos Siminson, that has beet
making such . .turors in New York, Chica
60, and other Of our large cities. Th csc su
pcrb pieces Of art are composed Of costl,
furs, erminc, and gold, with the likenesse
Of all the Presidents and generals of tn,
United States, worked Oh them with exquis
lite taste, at an expense Of two Thousand dol
lars. and the constant labor Of two years
We have never before seen such display o
patient skill. 1t is we'll worth attention
and will be exhibited to our citizens afte,
the State and county fairs have been dul,
visited.
NEW Coat YARD.-The coal yard, cor
ner Of Brady and Fifth street has suspend
ed. We believe that the Railroad authori
ties, have refused to deliver any more Goa
cars upon side tracks for love or money AN,
the consequence is that Mr.. Liggett's occu
patton is gone. The coal yard for the cit,
is now said to be at the NJ. & NJ Railroa'
Depot, from which point, it is said, Mr.. Ca
ble has made arrangements to supply allwh
want that article Of fuel. This arrangement
does not give entire satisfaction but Mr.. ca
blc does pretty much as he likes. lie ha
the 'nonoply Of the business and can hav
his yards where it best pleases him. Itwi
make no difference when YOU get used to il
AcrrE. Some aspiring genius, who make
his appearance in the political horizon in tn
shape Of star, dishes up = column Of non
sencc in this mornings Gazette in relatio
to the "Peope's County. Convention. -
Notwithstanding his Plus inclination our C
temporary does not disdain to make tn
Bible text book for his jokes as fat and ir
siped a. it has been our fortune to perus
since that journals last description Of a
"esciting dog 6ght." 1t may be policy fa
the negro lovers to laugh At present, br
those who laugh last may laugh longest.
we recollect rightly; the "Cpufederat
Congress" burst into roars oflaugh.ef whe
the order WAS read before it in which Pre-
idcnt Lincoln ordered the insurgents Of III
South to lay down their arms. .'1'
SrrrLrD Dowx.-Our city has again set
lied down 70 staid every day life. The rus
business is diminished. the side walks u
sncs more passabls tor footmen, and Ii
streets for carriages. The whole Of the COZ
fusion and excitement 10 gone, and our cit
xens have resumed their various branchs
Of trade end profession - though nothin
had happened. We have had lively time,
,0afla} hisbsssiscrstinaktd BY thousand
Of strangers, from .. distance. and they vi
soon fenlsr their vesdick we hlts 10 fea,
as to what it will b. They found our cit
xens wide awake and hospitable. If ou
streets sers tAfsngsd, shots,s we're CON
modious and well managed. Accommeda
tions' would have been ready for ~ man
more, had thsys eansd I'VE ere satisfie
Nth the manner affairs we're conductet
And believe that they are. =
Coon GsAcleps-WnAr Ns11frBe,o
,s a. itsm, a. Non an s1Shsaxe, Which
astonishing and suggests t the though
WHITTIER ere We dfiAings" Are Nth
!. plsuP ehsaksa siia wslootes, ~ ssrssi
: I4tural or arti6oiali ttat's the question
I ,y day briass out . new iavsntion I