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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-19
from my Farm. on

NTOTICE.-TaIxen from my Farm. on
~ the Sd instant by some cavalry troops OF the Fede
raj army FOUR MULES, viz: Two large sorrel mules
one large bay mule with one eye out dark brown
muletheir mouths badly cut and all with close shaved
names and tails; also ONE BAY MARE, with sore back
And same day by an officer and colored private two
veoroId ri ACK COLT with star in face and enlarge
ment on pastern joint also my carriage two saddles and
brides-carred away at same time. Any Information
leading the recovery OF the above NH r ne
received by uE liIon -, piLr,,o,d
WANTED TO HIRE-Three able-bodied Men.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-19

- TILL LEFT.
I have OF hand small qnantity OF the celebrated
OLD GRAYELEY CHEWING TOBACCO.
ALSO
A fne assortment OF CIGARS Among them few OF
those MEXICANAS well known IN the city that com
ment is unnecessary. - - - ,.,,--,r
apl8-3t 9Th street between Grace and Franklin,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-19

DoAPDING.-Sx gentlemen can be accommodated
Il with Board and Lodging, south side OF Marshall
!tee between 9th and 9Th sts 4th door from 9th ST.
anl8-Nt
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-19

JTCRsE sHOEEN
HORSE SHOZING,
SHIP, GARBAGE
AND JOB WORK GENERALLY.
he best aud cheapest place this city to get your
blacksr!tb,uy done is on o0th street door from
Main All orders viii be promptly attended to
". l. ROCK,
D. j. BICKF0RO,
az I3-3.. ProprietoH.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
ssEOR THE HOLIDAYS"
FIRST PREMIUM
IMPROVED
SIS mSEgM*' SEM*'nSsE nSsE, $5

THE EMBODIMENT OF
PRACTICAL U rILITY AND
EXTREME SIMPLICITY.
Originally patented Nay ID, 1862: improvement
patented lime 9Th, 1862 The celebrated FAMILY
GEM SEWING MACHINE. with patent CRiMPNa
attachment, u most wonderful and elegantly con
stru cted Novelty is NoIsxLxss in opst alton,
the srRAiGHr NREDLE, scws with DoUBLE or
SINGLE THREAD of all kinds. Makesthe Running
Stitch more perfect and regular than BY hand,
and with extraordinary rapdity, making IL
gstAes, hess ru6ge. sAi,r, tuck, run up HreadtA,
&c, DC requires no change Of stitch !; 10 Kof
LIABLE TO GET OUT OF oRDER. end will last q Livs-
TINE, being the STRONGEST nACHf>g made. II has
taken the PREMIUM ut STATE FAIRs. and received
the approval of all the principal journals aud Of
those who have USED them.
''For the Drsssmaker il is invaluable; for the
Household il supplies vacant place. Ito
dy's Lddys' Hook.
''This machine surpasses all others we have
seen. and It would require column to enumerate
its numerous virtues. = Democrat Davenport
with single or double thread, il silently
yetvery rapidly, with common needle, makes
the running stitch exactly like the hand sewing
" Y>7,sbune.
All persons who buy or offer for sale limitations
infringements on the patents. This il the only
low priced Machine secured Dy patent.
Single Machines sent TO amy part Of the coun
try per Express, packed in box with printed
intructions Or receipt ofprice. &5. Agents want
ed everywhere. Circular containing Liberal In
ducements sent free.
Address all orders to
FAMILY GEN SEW iNT MACHINE CO..
novl5-dwly Office. lO2 Nassau street. ny
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

1t affords Us great pleasure to bear unso
licited testimony to the punctual, business
like attention paid to our insurance claims
by the Home Company, Of New York, and
the New Haven and Phoenix companies, Of
Connecticut. We would advise those who
desire to insure. and wish to avoid any de-
laws, to consult John l.. Swits L Co. The
long experience which these gentlemen have
had in this line, 'er them abundantly
able to furnish satisfaction to oil who may
honor them with . call. In conclusion We
will state that our claims we're paid in full,
Immediately on their presentment, the CON-
pany waving thei, authorized delay Of six
ty days. Respectfully,
HA kRlsoN 4 SfARKs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
Chicago 4 Rsek Island Railroad.

IcVUs Wtutes httoust tMCuts lcOUs
nN AND AFTER MONDAY, JAN. IL, 1866
J and until further notice, trains will leave
Davenport daily. Sundays excepted) rs follows :
lat Mail train at ....................7 81, a. ".
I'd Night expires .:.......;. ;....7 50, ?. y.
Arrive at Davenport daily, Sundays excepted)
as follows:
1st Night express at. at..................e Is. A \
I'd Daily express and mail train .... 3 81, p. n.
All trains over this route are in direct connect
tion ut Chicago with trains over both the Michi-
gan southern. Michigan Central, Pttsburg. Fort
Wayne and Chicago Railroads to and from Dc
troit, Toledo. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
Pittsburg, Dunkirk, buffalo, Niagara Falls, Alba.
nv. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
Washington.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity
of giving distinct directions TO the destination
VI their baggage also to procure tickets before
taking their seats in the cars, as the conductors
collect fures only TO the stations the line OF the
Chicago and Rock Islund Railroad.
u H. BEAKnNLY, Asst Gen. Supt.
Davenport, Jan. !, 1855.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

We invite the att .rtiou OF our readers to a
careful perusal Of DIR. Easterly's medical adver-
tiscmcnt which can be seen in our columns to-
day. Or. Easterly's Family Medicines have been
twenty years established IN st. Louis. are de
servedly popular. have n rapid sale. and are re-
gar ied the bc-t in use. d.. Easter1y pc
pa.cs a remedy for each particular form Of dis
ease. and not one remedy to cure oil diseases. IA
you often see recommended by others. His med
icines stan lard preparations, kept IN all the
principal Drug stores throughout the great
N Northwcs aud are rcsorted to by invnlids from
Family Medicines are prepared under the eye Of
m experienced and educated physician we can
rec ommcnd them with confidence TO the afflicted
ss being much superior to Others in general use.
We say TO the afflicted give them atrial. Orders
addressed to DR.. Easteriy. st. Louis. Mo-, will
be promptly filled and forwarded by express to
oil parts OF the country. octl7 dAw1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

DRsPlcAsLs BuslNrss. some time
past, some contemplate individual has been
in the habit Of entering the engine house Of
the Fire King Company, and perpstrstirg
numerous petty acts Of spite. During this
very cold weather it il necessary to keep .
dre in the house throughout the night, in
order to prevent the freesing Of the boss. ~
Several times the Ore has been put out, and
the stove flllsd with water, snow and ics.
On another occasion, The keys Of the doors
we're stolen, and the Secrstary's desk ran
sacksd Of its papers. We ~ sstAosissd to
state, that on bic next visit, the adventn-
ous gentleman viii probably come in eoca-
tact With . big flfsmaa and shsss-iron hat
Tn specie exports ffen New York. On
ths I'D, were o1S9, ,ooo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

TEE LAST DAY AND Ni0Hr IN rHB CrrY.-
This evening, the great Auction Fur Sale
closes in our city. Having been offered many
Inducements to visit Rock Island, the pro.
prietor has decided to do 20. This evening.
however, he will give our citisens one more
opportunity to supply themselves with any
thing in his line, ct rates which they have
not been able to obtain for . long time past
in this city. and which they will not for .
still longer time to come. Within the last
few days be has received several new and
large sssortments direct from Chicago, man.
ufactured in all the latest styles, and in the
most thorough manner. These hs must dis.
pose Of immediatsly, without regard to pri-
ces, either at private sale or public auction.
To this end he extends general invitation
to the public to call on him ct Parker 4
Van Tuyl's rooms on Brady street, between
Second aud Third, and TO give his stock
complete examination. He will clearly
demonstrate 70 all who nay call, that to
cell cheap. 10 not to sell worthless goods.
A. this i bis last night in the city, 10 one
should neglect to call, vho nesds asything
10 bic line. He hes every kind ef Furs
oanutaetursd end fsr sals anywhsrs il the
Usitsd States, and has All the htsst east
ssn styles. AZ Psrksr : Van Tsyrs rooms
- Drady stssst, ts-sek salt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
=
LOCAL IT

have Tor some time felt II our duty. o. an agree
able privile . at last, To say word in favor Of
Dr Str'ckland's Remedies. and simply for the
reason tnat we know the !, 10 be good AL We be
lieve, that they are represented to be.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

lsDeneesl6Nte possess60n ytCeSe.
DEtNo DESTROYS OF LEAVING -
ID Iowa offer for sale ny hosss On III
Brady street abovs LSesss. Tais houss
h in rood coalition, having been recestiv p
paired The lot 10 nice sad rolling, fan OF
fruit trses asd sbrubeesy. Coae a.e - ~
place. = .. AANVILLe.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

DO You WANT TO SAVE MONRY 1-The
times are getting hard. then 60 to Hess L
Stsrn's to buy your clothing, they have
determined to sell out their entire entire
stock Of overcoats, cashmere suits, furnish
ing goods, &c, without regard to cost, in
order to close business. SO don't loose
your chances, and 60 At once to the MAN.
moth Clothing Hall, and get your outfit At
the least possible cost. HISS 4 STERN,
No. . East Second street,
dec5 dim Metropolitan Building
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

WiNrER mas At LAST Cons-And if
everybody is not equipped in the most
comfortable Of boots, shoes and CATERS, It
is not because Child 4 Co., are not Offering
bargains in their line at their Boot 4 Shoe
emporium, opposite the old Post Oaice
Stand, on Brady.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

Down Conx rnE PRlccs. - Frans Meyer,
next to the FIRST National Bank, is now Of
fering one Of the best stocks Of ready made
clothing to be found in the city, 1t rates
but slightly above cost. He is determined
to close out his stock ct any rates.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

A WokD IN SEAsox.-A dnllsr saved is
~ good as . dollar earned, and several Of
them can be saved in every purchase made
At Parks 4 Hosmer's popular family Gro
ccry Store al the corner Of Fourth and Bra
dy streets Their stock is one Of the lar
gest and most complete to be found in the
city. comprising every article in thtir line
which faulty can possiy ly need.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

HrRAx PxicE.-As will be seen by our
dispatches. the retention Of the Hon. Hiram
Price, as Bank Examiner Of Iowa, in di>
rect violation Of the laws on such subjects,
is exciting much comment at Washington.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

CHANGE o. TinE.-By referencs to IN
advertisement in another column, il wilrbc
seen nat some very import mt changes.
in the Railroad Time table has been made
for the new year.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

New YEARS DAY.-For your New Years
Day articles, call on Doolittle 4 Geddis, on
Brady. between Front and Second. Their
stock is unlimited.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

LAST Niour.-As the moon shons most
beautifully last night, and the air Was not
too keen, the River Park was covered with
skaters Of both sexes.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
SKATING CAPS!
For Mems. Boys, Ladies and
Misses, at Smiths the Halter.
sign Of Black Bear.

Dyspepsia. This most aggravating Of all
complaints-a disease from which more pco
pie suffer and die than almost any other
has at last found its master. Goes Dys-
pepsia Cure controls and completely cures 1t
in its worst stages; no one who suffers from
dyspepsia, sick-headache, souring and ris
Whilst in all cases cf hard colds, stubborn
coughs, sore throat. and all bronchial affec
tions, Goes Cough Balsam is the cheapest
and best. These two articles are deserved
ly very popular With the masses.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
kEN0E ( CARMART
Will close out the balance Of
their Basques. sacques, Shawls,
and Dlankots at Cesi!

CnRlsrxAs AND New YsARs.-Hayens,a At
his old stand on Brady street is prepared
to fill all orders for Poultry Of the different
varieties. lie is also selling the celebra-
ted Rappahannock Oysters the finest fla
vorcd Oyster in the market, At wholesale
and retail.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

Tns following are the contributions for
the Iowa Orphans Home. in sub district
No. l, Rockingham Township; collected by
Mrs. Marianne Willis:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

NEw YEARs FESTIVAL. Our we'll known
and amiable cclored friend, Albert Muck
oils. informs us that there are good many
colored women and children in this city
that are suffering very much for the neccs-
saries of life. In connection with the co :
ored people Of the city, who are veil to do
in the world, Albert has determined upon
Festival at LeClsire Hall, on Monday eve-
ming. January 1st, Tor the purpose Of rails
ing funds to alleviate, in . measure, the
sutferings Of his people. The services Of
the Rev. H. NJ Powers and Alfred Sully,
Esq. have been secured to deliver appro.
pirate addresses on this occasion, and to
make the occasion still more interesting,
Albert informs u that he has made arrange.
ments to serve oysters, and other refresh
ments, in the very bsst style. in the adjoin-
ing hall. Thus the public can celebrate the
anniversary Of universal emancipation, en-.
joy the splendid repast that will be served,
and At the same time aid many very needy
people. Albert is perfectly right, and We
trust that his numerous friends in this city
will come forward and sus ain him literally.
Tickots, in~luding attendance and refresh
ments, only one dollar.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
DAvENPoRT LAUNDRY.

uI09G10O0 Il 606WO06 - 9 = 000s
ssw lsandry hes bees opened and is In sue
essefal operation. Families Or siug1e persons
Good style and uoderase rsAes. Call II I'D sx-
enias peice liDA
6osal1l8 ~ WnussvvL b Ossxa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
wood! Wood!!

NOOD HARD WOOO. CUT AND SPLIT.
VI il eellise q Dsssaint 3 Schrieker's Lumber
Yara. q from - 70 - per sosd, rsgarelses ef
~ pfiee aoko6 by 0tAee dsalses. Aoe10.A4
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

New YEAx's PassExrs. Smith, the Hair
Jeweller, No. 90 East Third street, is sell.
ing the most elegant styles Of water fail
curls, switches, aid Hair Jcwelry Of every
description st forty per cent lower than
any one else can do. Give him . call and
buy your New Years Gifts.
Lrcruas.-Prof 9. c. Parry, Of Daven-
polt, delivered an able and profound lecture
before the Teachers Institute q Muscatine,
. few evenings ago. advocating collections
Of specimens Of natural history and geology
for ell schools. as an important auxiliary in
mparting instruction.
SUNDAY ScHooL FEsrivAL.-Thc estival
ofthe Methodist Sunday School. at LeClaire
Hall, last night. WAS very pleasant affair.
Among the incidents Of the evening, was
the presentation Of . fine copy Of Milton. to
Alfred Sully, Esq, School Superintendent.
A REPLY. COL johnson, formerly com
mandant Of the Prison on Rock Island, has
written . long letter to the editor Of tn.
Rock Island Union. denying number of
charges made against him in pamphlet re-
Gently published. entitled "Col. A. J. John
sons Record Examined"
An EXCELLENT APPo,NrxENr.-The Chi
cago journal states that Colonel Robert A.
Gilmore has been appointed General Ticket
Agent Of the Chicago and Rock Island Rail
ro,d Col. Gilmore has been in the employ
Of the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad
Company for the past thirteen years, ex
ccp,ing the pc iod OF three and half years
that he devoted to the service Of the coun-
try. He was wounded three times, and
made gallant record.
FIRE KiNG BALL.-The Ball at Lahr
nann's Hall. last night, under the auspices
Of the Fire King Co passed off As pleasant
" a. could have been desired. The attend
ancc was large. and the receipts liberal. The
net proceeds to be applied toward the pur'
chase Of the new Engine amount to abou,
$50. 1t is the design of the company t.
give another Hop on the evening Of Val
entine's Day.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
Orphans' Home

THE following amounts were subscribed
in Buffalo township, District No. 2, for the
0rnlaa ma, HonAn
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

On Tuesday morning last. one Of our re
porters brought Us authenticated intorma-
tion that Mr.. U. II. Crosby. the we'll known
protector and proprietor Of the stately Opera
House which bears his name, under the
pressure of financial embarrassmen.s, had
been obligei to make an asstknmcnt of his
property for the benefit Of bis cretlitor---i
We look upon the failure Of Mr.. Crosby, or
of any other man who has 40 largely the
interests Of art and refinement at heart, as
. disaster to society which demands the
deepest regret. Young. ardent, and pos
sessing a love Of the beautiful in nature
and art that gave an impulse to his whole
existence, Mr. Crosby suddenly amassed
forturne by . legitimate business. His i'm
pulses ould now be gratitied and he built
the Opera House. fitting temple for the
abode If Music, Sculptu and Painting. -
High art was gathered there, and st its feet
an appreca'ivc people pad it due homa &c.
The pra ses of his Opera House have been
sung oil over this country, and spoken Of
with pride abroad. -Four hundred thou
sand dollars were expended in its erection.
Mr. Crosby's liabilities will reach nearly
$500, 900, and were principally incurred in
building the Opera House, and an adjacent
business block, which fronts on State
street. The failure Of j. q. Conrad, the
Clark street banker, several months ago,
and few losing speculations. also fastened
the assignment The assignee is Edward
Aiken, ESQ President Of the First National
Bank Of this city.-Chicago Euening Jour-
ndl
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

Dos'r L,Ks ora SGAfIno PARks.--The
editor Of the Rock Island A,yxs don't like
our skating parks, and thinks the 'K"ck
Island girls" fer excel those Of Davenport
in the grace and rspidity Of their skst'ng
Among . number Of other mistakes ne
states that the proprietors Of our park are
offering prizes. for the purpose Of draw
iog'' people, when everybody is aware that
the only prizes before the public are those
of red BY Our merchants. Come over and
zee .'our girls" skate Ar. Argus. and bsing
some Of your champion skaters with you.
Here is his article.
SxAr,so.-The finest skating to be found
anywhere in this region Of country IL on the
Moline Branch Of the Mississippi, (so'ne-
times called the "B,g Slough'n just above
the railroad bridge. A few enterpris.ng m
dividuals, in Davenport, with view to max
inn . little money and drawing people to
that side Of the river, have scraped on the
snow and fenced up portions Of the ice. over
there. and call it . "Skating Park" charg-
ing 10 cents for each person who goes in
side the board fence. And With further
view Of drawing people, they offer pair
Of skates to the most graceful lady skater,
to be awarded ct some future day, not yet
named. OF the people who visit the pen,
more than two to one are from Rock Island
and the Rock Island girls far excel those Of
any other place in the vicinity. IS graceful
or rapid skaters. II is very natural that
they should do 20, for the reason that we
generally have god skating when mono is
10 bt found on the other side. and. Of course.
our girls have better opportunit, to prac-
tice. They practice on natures skating
park, where thev are free to 60 where they
please. But we'll wager twisted nut-cake
that the skates will 60 to some Davenport
lady, notwithstanding the Rock Island girls
are universally acknowledged to bs the 50
perior skaters.
No board fence enclosure is to be compar
ed with the acres upon acres Of glassy ice
above the railroad bridge.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

J. rEMPL., Florist, cor. 4th ard Main
Sts. fruit and ornamental trees. .ny26 '

CnoICEsr APPLgs.-For the choicest ap-
pies In the city. call on Greene. 1t HOyts Car
riage Repository, Brady st. above 9th lie
has tie best. decl5d3w.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

CLesrxo Our.-Nass / Mayer, at No. II,
West Second street, are now closing out an
extensive stock Of mems and boys ready
dAds clothing, rsgdrdl<s Of price. It
must be sold to make room for more that 10
ceaing. Nov 10 the time 70 purchase It the
lowest rates. ~,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
CIT 1T E ~ =.

FDooDlno. Fire King Engine va
engaged this afternoon, in flooding the
Twin City Park.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

To Care Chills 4 Fever. get MA
CURES AGUE MIXTURE, put up BY J. 4 c
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

A Store to let and House fer SALE En-
quirc, Is Metropolitan Hall. dec27dlw
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

u IA kOe
For the purpose Of more fully supplying
the wants Of the public, and in order 70 pre-.
vent interruptions dealers from palming of
inferior and worthless goods - the Aosron
GoLD PEns. shall hereafter ssLL no GOODS
At WHoLssALE ezcsDting only to Appointed
and Authorised Agents, to whom Cesti6-
cate Of such Agency will be given, and Who
alone be able TO sell the Aos1on PESs in
That city or village.
To my Agents shall give liberal dis
count upon their agreeing to supply the
public At my published and we'll known
prices.
jewelers. or S.ationers will, in al cases, be
preferred - Agents.
Conditions and Terms for Agency will be
stated upon application, by letter or other
wise.
Where no Agency il established. those
wishing MoarEx PxNs must send to my store,
whore prompt attention will be given TO their
orders.
A Circular with facsimile Engraving Of
oil Sizes and Prices, will be sent 10 any one
on receipt Of letter and postage
Address A Mosrox, No. % Maiden Lane,
New York.
Dated New York, Nov. !. 1865.
a Card.
DAVENPORT, Dec. 18th, 1855.
We. the undersigned. we're operated up
on some two years ago, by DR.. Saunders.
we're efFectually cured. It gives US pleas
ure TO recommend him TO all who are in
need Of his professional service.
r. Lowry, P. l.. Cone,
+. N. Greene, T. Mccullough.
II. q. Smith.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

Persons wishing to order . choice selection Of
Fruit Tre,s, Grape Vines. Ornamental Trees.
Shrubbery Or Evergreens. will find II to their
usantaxet leave their orders Mith l.. J. BAR
TON. Agent Of + X. Ph9ni1's Nursery, Bloom-
ington, III. Office at keystone House. p. y.
Box 500. Davenport, Iowa. nov27 dAw6m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29
TAc snaalnx Prise Awarded.

Upwsrcs Of two thousand people assem-
bled st the Mississippi River Park. this af
ternoon, TO witness the contest for the prize
skates offered BY MeCosh L Od'orne. The
principal contestants were Messrs. Cassius
Watson, o. Andrews, Vim. Middleton, p.
McManus, and E. Sears. The prize was
awarded to Mr.. Cassius Watson. who may
nov be considered rHE BEST SKATER IN DAv-
ENPoRr
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-12-29

Ar rHs LOWEST RArrs.-C. p. Burr, at
No. 81. Brady street, is now disposing Of
at the very lowest rates. large and select
assortmen Of family Groceries. Having .
greater variety than any other firm in the
city, he is confident Of pleasing al who may
call.