Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-23
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No PAPER On CsMssMAa-As other peo.
pie intend to eat turkeys, smoke cigars, go
70 skating parks, and othsrwise kill tine q
Monday next, in pursuance Of . tims-hon-
cred custom, we intend smancpating the
smploye - Of the DEAocsAr Office from their
dark and dusty rooms. on that day, and
consequently will issue no paper.
| PACiYIc RAlLRoAp-The Pacific Rail
road Is completed to point forty miles
west Of Omaha.
RICE presents in solid silver and fne sill
yer plated goods Of the latest patterns at
willson's, Brady street, sbove Second.
DssssED PosK.-Small sized hogs dressed
arc selling at $3.50 per cwt. large ones st
$3.50, end very large ones At $9.70.
RIvsa Irsx.-Our business men viii re-
gret TO learn that among the vessels lost q
st. Louis during the late heavy ice gorge,
wss the fleet steamer Highlander, and that
among those somewhat damaged, was Capt.
Carlston's new boat, the Bannock City
See full particulars in another column.
|
Pocxsr PIckED.-From the Rock Island
Union We learn that on Thursday evening.
in that city, while ''much mysti6ed, y
Lieut.. Waters, Of the Coal Valley company
Of the 5sth Illinois Infantry, had his pocket
picked Of five hundred dollars. Ought not
10 have got I'm ystified"
Masonic FEsrivAL.- not forget the
Masoaic Festival ct LeClaire Hall, on the
evening Of Wednesday next, the 27th inst.
But limited number of invitations have
been issued, and those who attend may an
ticipste pleasant time. The Committee
of Arrangements is composed Of gentlemen
who are conversant with the business that
will fall to their hands, and nothing will be
left undone that will secure the comfort and
pleasure Of the participants.
NoricE.-Mrs. A. Wilhelm, NJ. D. will
speak in LeClaire Hail. to morrow, Sunday.
Dec. Gath, morning and evening, At l l and
II o'clock, respectively.
The evening lecture will be the one an
no1nced for Wednesday evening last. Sub
ject, MAN and his Relations, Physiologicaly
and Psychologically considered" showing
the power Of both ante natal, and post natal
influences over offspring.
At the close Of the lecture . poem will be
recited from Edgar A. Poe.
CrsrsRn ExPrY.-Ws ere informed by
the membes Of the Fire King Engine Com
pany, that their cistern Was snrtied dur
ing the FIRE Of Tuesday night, and has not
yet been filled. Az men cannot be expec-
ted to buy Engines, extinguish ires, and
sustain the expenses Of the Fire Depart
ment for the glory Of the proceeding. and
the bene fit Of the people, We suggest to the
property holders in the locality Of that en-
CINE house the prudence Of having the cis-
tern filled immediately. During this in>
element weather, it is very didicult mat
ter to handle long hose and the fewer the
impe diments, in case Of . fire, the better
for the property holders.
| CHRIsrnAs FEs1ivAL.-On Monday eve
ming next, the North Davenport Mission
Sabbath School will hold its annual Christ
mas Tree Gathering and Festival in Bryant,
Stratton l. Merrills College Room, in Le
Claire Row, formerly known as Armory
Hall. To further the interest and pleasure
of the affair, the students Of the College,
with praiseworthy generosity, have donated
the liberal sum Of $50 to aid in defraying
the necessary expenses. Mr.. Merrill, the
Principal Of tile College, has also offered .
scholarship, valued At $50, to any one who
will invest that amount in books for the
North Davenport Mission Sabbath School.
We hope to soon learn that this benevolent
offer has been accepted:
TnR PEAK FAMLY.-The public will be
pleased to learn that the celebrated Peak
Family will appear in our city on Tuesday
evening next, At Metropolitan Hall. Its
widely spread reputation and popularity
will undoubtedly be sufficient to draw :
large audience from among our citizens, and
If We are to judge from its past entertain
ments, complete satisfaction will be afford
ed. We learn that the performance 1t
Rock Island, last night, was we'll attended,
and Was entirely worthy Of public patron
age. The troupe has lately imported from
Europe new set Of bells Of excellent tone,
. nd has added many other features to its
list Of attractions.
ABOUT BurTER.-The cause Of the high
price Of butter has been = mystery to ALL
A circular Issued at New York on the 9Th
says that market il overstocked and dull at
S8@44c per pound for the best. It says the
spectators played sharp game by induc-
ing producers to hol back. for higher prices
till they could work OF their large stocks
from the market. This game having play
Cd out, prices are rapidly declining, whereat
al consumers ore greatly pleased. There
seem to be cheating in Ill quarters.
RscsivsD.-We acknowledge the receipt
Of the January number Of the Atlontie
Monthly. filed with an unusually select
number Of literary, scientific, and political
articles, and also containing "Belle Of
Lynn" beautiful poem from Lonsfellows
pen. Also, "Our Young Folks Magazine
witha number Of charming Christmas sto-
ries, and steel engraving Of Mrs. Har-
riet Bsecher Stowe at Home" Fur sale at
Plummer's.
The report Of the Commissioners Of
Agriculture, and also the November report
Of the Agricultural Department have come
to hand, and win soon be examined.