Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-15

LOCAL lTRMe.

DAILY DEMOCkAT.
LOCAL ITRnao.
BoAaDEas WAxrED.-Boardsrs with or
without rooms can be accomodatsd at the
lst door west Of Main street, on Sixth.
To RENT.-That splendid dwelling, the
former residence Of Col Eads, corner Of
Brady and l3th streets, 10 for rent. Sec ID.
vertisement.
MsS AND BoYs continue to call on Rem.
ington 4 Co., Merchant Tailor, where they
never fail to find genteel goods, and have
them, made to order At the vory lowest fig
ure. Their goods are superior in every re-
spect; their fits perfect and their prices
moderate.
ANNUAL REVIEW or THE FIRE DEPART
xESr.-As will bs seen by notice issued BY
the Chief Engineer Mueller, the Annual
Review Of the Fire Department Of this city
BY the Common Council, will take place on
Wednesday afternoon, the 18th inst 1t
will be the most imposing display Of the
kind ever witnessed in the city.
SUBSCRIBE LIBkBALLY-The committee
appointed to solicit funds for the Iowa Or
phans' Home, will present their subscrip-
ton books wherever and whenever there is
an opportunity. Let no one thus accosted
turn deaf ear to this cal for the Orphan
Children Of Iowa. Imagine the case your
own, and even as you would that others
should do unto your children when in want,
so do to the orphans Of the brave volunteer
New GOVERNMENT BoArs.-Two new Gov
ernment boats of light draught and limited
capacity. built st LcClaire, camc down yes
terday, en- route for st. Louis, where they
are to be fitted with the necessary machin-
cry The boats weie loaded-one with
stone for the U. s. Arsenal at Rock Island,
and the other with grain consigned to st.
Louis. They build very fine boat at Le-
Claire; and it is to be hoped that there will
be plenty Of that kind Of work done there
from this time forward.
MAMMOTH Snow AND GIFr ENTERPRISE.
Particular attention is directed to the ad-
vertisemcnt Of Haskell's Mammoth Show,
in another column. The troupe and ap-
pliances that go to make up this great cs-
tablishment is undoubtedly unsurpassed by
any now before the public. The perform
auce will commence in this city one week
from to-day. Retain your postal currency,
boys, and secure your tickets for this grand
and very extraordinary entertainment
Don't forget that gifts of great value are
scattered with lavish profusion quite une
qualled by any troupe that has ever per-
formed in this city.
A Word TO THE PEoPLE.-There is m i'm
portant fact that we wish to bring to the at
tention Of our readers. The late war for
the Union has made thousands Of orphans in
this State, Of which it is safe to say At least
four thousand are almost entirely dependent
upon charity-without home and without
the meansof support. What is our duty re-
garding these children? What would you
ask Of the people were your dear, helpless
children in the same condition. Do you
not deem it your boundcn duty TO aid in
making them comfortable, Their fathers
died while fighting for your interests and
those Of your children; and is it not clear
that you are in duty bound, before God and
man; to extend the arm Of protection. One
hundred and twenty thousand dollars have
already been subscribed for this purpose, Of
which sum the soldiers in the field have
subscribed one hundred thousand. Now let
the people come forth with their donations,
and do their duty promptly and thoroughly
There will be public meeting at LeClaire
tonight for the purpose Of placing this i'm
portsnt matter before the people. The Rev.
P. P. Ingalls,, agent for the Orphans Home,
will be present and address the people,
Come right along, and come with your
minds made up to give something for the
benefit Of these suffering children. As you
love your own little children, and as you
hope for their welfare, so give for the sup
port and welfare Of those whose fathers
sleep along the line Of battle. Let the hall
be crowded to night
II Iowa ORpRAHs' HoxE.-An earnest and
general movement is being made in thii
city, for the FIRST tiue in behalf Of the Or
phans' Home-to establish an asylum TO
those children whose fathers have lost thei
, lives in defense Of their country. The plai
I is one Of the most noble that the human
mind could conceive-one to which al
classes and conditions Of men will feel it
high privilege and pleasure to contribute
according to their means.
As announced, the Rev. p. p. Ingalls,
Agent for the Home, addressed meeting .
the Presbyterian Church yesterday after
/, neon, in favor Of this highly benevolen
object. Mr.. Ingalls, was introduced to th,
. audience BY the Rev. james Challen, an,
in very interesting manner spread befor,
the meeting the plans and objects Of th'
movement; also the very liberal co-opera
ton of the soldiers in the field IN its behalf
Invitations to subscribe for life member
ships was accepted by Hon. Hiram Price