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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

THs attention -four read RS is respectfully
invited to the advertisement Of Messrs. S.
N. Ward & Co., which will be found in an
other part Of this paper. We are personally
acquainted with the members of the firm.
and can vourh for their responsibility in all
business arrangements which they make, as
we have thorough knowledge Of their mer
camille integrity aud their full ability to meet
all Obligations. This notice Of course, is in
tended Cor such Of our readers as have no
acquaintance with this firm to al who know
them no rec mmendation is necessary
Army and Nacv Gazette.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

0ox94 o. the SPUC1F1C81G1
sSs1Snserri..~. 80 - WeSn eoss SSs
lhvolen sary Ml9nily ?. Dalay 49,
vArfD u cnAaacrra; while they vii speedily cor
rect those terrible ofbid conditions Which spfine
FINN the ryimsrv discAse. or from seefct vies.
THE gi'ECIFIC Pill Il equally sppilcaSle 70
che .reasIsns ofsssry tisds 0ss1st g Csf:e,y 4.
0yickdxsf Denosifs In the CafSe MILKY Discharges:
l5famnaii0: o. wsa.nss. q TIE xid.sys z, e:
scdentary occupations, o. wI,ose Dvsfn and Nsvs-
osre G.sstzp 49, dveesv0rIed IN prcnliasSy ehsst
. vssEnesses q tSs Csslse: lS;.ssy 0.Tass They
SSsPemons aiiicted with any one Or more q the
nbDvs dsoriers afs safe - have ssverat 80 some
tnss s'sse Of fhs SoilDwvso
Il ~ a PTO a -
0sreneed Dige:fie.; tessy Acpenss; - Sf1easi
Cssspaaed az SeScos, ~
%'vsiss! I1ersiar sesics e a. Mea,f; P.ssrisss
iisSse1Sss ~; IL - Ilesssvy: 6s1den (qekSv
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

MILITARY IrEMs.-Among the heroes who
captured rebel battle flags in the battle Of
franklin, Tenn, Nov 80, 1884, seventeen in
number, and who were allowed to proceed
to Washington and present them in person to
Secretary Stanton, as already stated in our
columns, were Private Andrew J. Sloan, Co.
H, 10Th Iowa Infantry, and Private William
May, Co. H, 32d Iowa Infantry.
Lieut. VIM. Lorimier, of the 21st Infan-
try, writes to his parents in Dubuque, that
the recent voyage of the regiment from New
Orleans to Fort Gaines Mobile Harbor, wrs
the hardest its men ever experienced. The
men were upon the upper deck Of the seam
er Geo. Peabody, without shelter, and the
rain poured upon them for two days and 4
night. Their clothing and blankets were
all saturated, and. to enhance their misery,
three-fourths Of them were sen sick. and
paid tribute unto the sea birds" continual
~.
The Lieutenant tells story Of sailor
who can DC trusted implicitly with borrowed
articles. The sailor fcll overheard while
the storm was raging its heaviest A boat
was lowered and in about twenty minutes
he was rescued. When he was reached lie
was trying to cut of his boots with jacI:
knife. He had on. . heavy overeoat. and
When asked why be did not take it OIL, he
said, ITS borrowed coat, and scouidnt
Aare lost 1t for no money. '-Dubuque Times.
Ten companies Of rebel prisoners from
the Rock Island barracks have already left
for IT. Laramie These companies, forming
one regiment, viii be commanded BY Col.
Caraher who has for the t,Asf vearactet1 NJ
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

A DELlGHTFUL CORl7lAL And VALU-
"A hLE IONlC.-HEGEM IN < CO. s CORDIAL
ELIXIR OF CALlSAlA BARK, osse. slug the
active and well known y -opertics OF the Peru, ian
Bark in most Agreeable form. Il will be found
a valuable Tonic in NIL cases, but particularly as
prev ntive to Fever and Ague. Il is a pleas.
ant and paiatabe cordial, and 10 much superior
70 the common whiskry AMI rum bit,crs 50 much
HE6EMAN 4 Co,
ian24- DIV sm Chemists and Druggists. Y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25
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sr.. a.. 1870 fyoes, Fsb. !.
.u~wvnrS1, sSSY 1Y1HS ~ q W ~ CO.
-Esz .s.s. .rrrrsrlnl1R NetooedobG
..Ss vSD fso1ea/ lS
Ttfo aaSe6EivA is. #n
- ~ 49,. a1ler : looe ana -.
~ 9" 80 = ~ ~ s. 5 de6Sv M Is ~
~. "A ~ - Fsdsrala Yin ieok u,o, i
~ 1ssscsV HnrlltlC - - -.
it ~ p6ueVoG1 Fl fheafS
~ ySirk NJ eooat k&na ~ = IN
roSoinX IL 80 49, - an ~
Eccond expsditioo, there ~, thanks 70 ~
stsruneae O. the- Kaehianfoa aoveennea1.
no dtn6roonis&t ~ opfnio6 "a q ony -
of action befVoen IL cnmmandaea ,Fru9
art % lat @o1ASv I'D a. fHnd l6tce vere
fullR4 in1mA al vs1n ~ naocs "a
been cfioG15k ~ tn incoaa6n4 - ar ~
stroneest M which h. been amazed du.
ring tlis W.. the ekoor6 81 @. Terry ad-
vanced % ~ Ge(nek With = 6pirit which
showed that he dieonee q Otn. Bualsr had
not lhiled 9 = varnine. ..Yek ~ nenine r
uooen 81 ~ ne aiAS A IL ae1o}ls ~.
come mces fully known. thees 4 increasine
suassUts aaolss ths oosirses ana pertinsci.
q Of The Ooueodseates. seldom has @ small
eGnn6eoo = 1liniten spaes had q SOP.
peft 6nch a.6ro- IL % sssat lsngth 81
timS. The bravery Of Gen. Terry's troops
ID undoubted, buS tbey Snly adV6nced %
the attack when their opponents had been
almost crushed By the bombardment Of the
Federal iron-sleds. - -v~- -
The eGod ot thio occoftenoo On the con-
tsndioe partiee CA hardly - yet BE- ostima
ted. According to their usual habit, the
Southerners do not attempt to conceal their
cnagrin At such a loss, and one Of their or.
gsns coufessca, what some have been die.
posed to deny, that the capture Of Fort
Fisher will make the port Of Wilmington
useless for tho purpose of foreign tradu.--
But how far this new feat will increase their
disposition for peace. remains AZ vet un.
known. Not 10. however. with the North.
The exultstion produced bv this victory
rn1her exceeds what m;eht have been . :.
nectcd a. : limo Then The Fedcrals have
sch;evad m nsnv snccos.o. TIKI. +. No..
49,. - l. .-.i:;-sS 80 -. ...";s.. "a,
,,ra S;.r hsJ ;.se,r eo,o~s, ~ ;,,,. IT,
r.v., n,,.-..;cr. :. Ch.riossc, Tho ...,,,'
-. - "'.s,;. c..,;n~ 800. !. ~ ~.
~. =" p s. -" -. ",S:. .A' W.
~ :. 49,. - ~ 49, ~. sAf,v's
.s ~. =. sAo ,,cc:' ."u accuracy Win
wn'cn vas oFouent into sctaon, srseesea
ana eunooats. ironsides and MONITORS each
taking up thear positions and doing thei'
work With the Prscisiop o tnaahincs, the
succee.t1l assault on ~ plecs coming hard
upon Tho discouroGao8 esgameo1o oG0en
hotler, the herceness Of the struggle, and
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25
ACDiroR's Osv1ca, Iowa,
Dea MOsnea. Feb II. 16e6

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, That, on the
llih day Of Eebruary, 1853, : sworn statement
was fled in this Office. showing the condition .!
the Manhattan Fire Insurance Company. located
Ut New York, in the state Of New York. on the ist
day Of Febpary A. d. 1868, in accordance with :
provision Of an Act Of the General Assembly Of
the State Of Iowa, entitled an act IN Relation
70 kssvsncs C0mpanses" approved January 28th,
1851. and an Act amendatory thereto, approved
February 9TH 1858, and nm Act ii relation to
LEE iNLr,RANI'E GONPANlE.S, approved
March 17th 1862; that said statement shows that
said Company is possessed OF the requisite amount
u copitaf. and invested As required By law.
Authority is therefore given TO the above na-
med Company to transact their appropriate bus-
ness Of Insurance in this State. in accordance
with the laws thereof until the 3lst day Of Janu-
arv. A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and
Sixty-Six.
of Davenport, has been duly appointed by said
company their lawful Agent and Attorney for
the County Of Scott with full power 70 take risks
If Insurance therein, and to- acknowledge service
Of process. as provided by law, upon their fling
viii, HE Clerk OF the District Court in and for
aaid County, certified copy Or the statement on
file in this ofice 1t Is further certified that the
attached is : true and correct copy Of the said
sfaferAnns " H4t% ssst $50 spt
In testimony whereof, have beresnto
TL. 8. set my hand and affixed my seal Of ONCE,
the day and ven hrsf above wf3tter. y
J. a. ELktOTT, Auditor Of Ueste,
RI 3. a. ArsRA Deputy. 663S
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

5000 Gold Pens, God-mountcd Holder 2. 70 3.
We guarantee entire satisfaction in every in
stance. sa7
All the goods in the above lisi will be sold
without reservation, FOR ONE DOLLAR EACH
Certificates Of all the various articles are placed
in similar envelopes and sealed. These envelop.
es will be sent by mail or delivered AZ our Office.
without regard to choice. On receiving a Ger.
titicate you will see what article il represents.
and IL Ii optional with yon 10 send otSs dollar
and receive the article named. any other in the
list OF the same value
In all transactions by mail, we charge for for
warding the Certificates, paying postage snd do
will be sent for 81 eleven for -: thirty for A6
sixty five for so; and one hundred for x15.
AGENTS-Special terms 10 Agents.
Address GEORGE DEMERlT 4 CO..
dcc2o-d&w3m 800 BROADWAY. New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

|SJec1Al AGEscy - nufe IksukANcf Coz
PANr AND o. EQUrTABlp Llss, ASSURANCES
Socrsrr, AND 0sxS6xF IxsunAscs
Aexxcrss &A.9gs} eEASs}s5 al 4 o.
UAvhMfoef, JAN. 3, 1895.
HIP. TAYLOR has becemssa paxter Of ".
t.#R -, n 10 Insurance business shove
l1nods 0hieA M tst6a&ss ~ tShxd6eoif
~ ROSS &aTAYLOR,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

TIME CONFESSIONS AND EXPERIENCE
l. INVALID.
Published for the benefit, and as a CAUTION
70 YOUNG MEN and others. who suffer from
Nerv Gus Debility. Premature Decay Of Manhood.
DC, supplying at The same time tbs MEANS OF
SELF CuRE. By one who has cured himself after
undergoing considerable queekery. BY enclos
ing postpaid edv lvp~, single copes NAV be
had Of the authur.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
dec5 -d&w3m Brooklyn, Kings Co n. 4.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

The unparalleled success which has attended
Dr. James practice in kusope, the United States
and New Orleans-the many remarkable cures -
has effected, which we're pr Onounced incursble BY
the most cminent ysicians iustifies HIM 70 on
ering his services to the confidence Of the unfor-
tunaie.
The following are some Of the diseases termed
Private" and which Dr.. James permanently
eradicates, vix-Syphiis, primary, secondary
tertsfy Structures, Urethral Discharges. elect,
Gonorrhea, Nocturnal and Diurnal Limitations,
Sexual Debility Diseases Of the Back and LOlns,
lnaa ration Of the BLADDER and Kidneys, Rhcu-
matism. Hydrocele. verecoceIe, Cancers, etc.
oDiseases peculiar to Females, such as Amenorr-
hes. DysnenOrrhagsa. Netrorrhagis, Chlcrosis,
Nervous Debility. etc, successfully treated. !.
DR.. James long practice in New Orleans, and
the endorsement Of the Medical fraternity. and
the almost entire Southern press, SHOULD COW.
vince the most skeptical tbst Dr. Janes cln md
will perform all that be promises.
DR.. James would also call the attention espe,-
tally of those who have privately and improperly
| injured themselves. in that secret and solitary
habit-whch ruins both body and mind, unfit
ting them for both business and soriety, prOduc-
| ing both Constitutional Debility aud Impotency.
The following are some Of the SD and melan-
chOly effects produced by early habits Of youth 0r
sexual excesses, viz Weas ness Of the Back and
/ Limbs Pain in the Head, Dimness Of Vision,
Loss OF Muscular Power. Palpitation OF the
| Heart, Dyspepsia, Nervousness, lrritability,
Symptoms Of Consumption, DC Mentally the
fearful effects on the mind are more to be dread
ed Loss Of Memory, Confusion Of Ideas, De
pres ION Of Spirits Evil forebodings, Aversion
10 Society, Self Distrust, Love Of Solitude, Tim
| iditv. DC. are some Of the evils produced.
All persons afflicted with any Of the above dis
eases and symptoms, should not fail to call on DR..
James, and be at ono. restored to perfect health.
Let NO false delicacy deter you, but call at once,
| and sava yourselves from the awful and terrible
consequences Of these much to be dreaded mala-
dies.
WEAKNESS OF THE ORGANS Immediately
cu.ed and full vigor restored.
Those at distance, by describing symptoms
--incl"sng stamp for return snswer-will receive
prompt attention BY addressing
DIR. u. u. JAMES,
P.O. Box s,lss Tian2, -dAwly1 Chicago,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25


It is always curious to know how they do
things in the Celestial empire, the land Of
pig.tails, little feet and almond eyes. They
a,e not slow people but ingenious, foxy,
patient, enduring and industrious; they
achieve wonders for an oriental nation, and
. race hampered By iron conventionalities.
The manner Of their coal mining is well de-
scribed in the appended article from an An
glo Chinese paper: 1.-THE only coal mines
in China, Of which VIC have any account.
are located about Eve miles north Of Kuh-
shan-kau, and not far from the CITY Of Pc
kin. Tho editor of the Chinese INailr
~ visited these mines, and makes the fol-
lowing report, which will be interesting. as
showing the manner in which the Chinese
carry on mining operations at home: There
are but fifteen shafts open, each Of their
entrances being enlarged into a room, where
the golfers eat aud sleep at times, though
more comfortable dwellings, have been built
Tor Overseers and contract0rs We engaged
miner to show US down the large shaft.
which measured on the average only A feet
high BY five feet wide it is cascd with viii.
low weeds IN = secure manner, and the roof
Il par@oulasly well guarded. The bottom
Is lined With the same to form ladder. IN
and down which the miners travel in their
daily labor. This shaft is about $50 feet
deen. and the ladder dow4hs to the lirrines
Is, perhaps, 600 feet long. The coal Il se.
cured On ANAL wooden sledges, and drawn
- tho miner slowy crawls up along the
marrow, and slippery steps, By strap pass.
ing over his, forehead, each load weighing
eighty cettiep.' Qne workman brings 10
nix 1t0dx q his days work. The sides Of
this SHAFT showed the width q the veins Of
coal. but the Up md bottom we're dug out.
The whole vas very. dry, owing probably
% IT. elpyatien Up the hill; bae some shafts
had been abandoned from vet and bad aiv,
and tAsir mo0ths closed. Tue laborers are
hired ~ y the contractors, Who sell the
coal TO the 10les mem Pokin end else-
whQ4S + jsAl enrried away On the backs Of
eamS6 o. Uoles, and 1t 10 . painful sight 10
~ SAoeqawield1 ensHels coming down The
rocayg oeeeea rod, bringing their leads of
coal. It i delixesed q Pekin q shout thrss
picul2 ~ 4 d61laf nd ! large part Of the
prico = e. coRtlAaS. The coG . had, but
such exin1inASiam = ~ tlmo afforded, dis
closed NOT : vtltits 1eGAsp q lesftt com
pareMt1hs 1AssfS61fl6 e e(ASt coal regions |;
morsenvsr1lreUrch WI deu6llea6 bring %
light noee & na43pns q thie kind snabling
scienfl4f = compare ths nunssous do
posi(osef Solt - hard oeal - this part Of
China with ~ EQHlpoan eoqpme6gures.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

Y rfOxNYY AND COUN1E1jon ~ fAw.
"a Qssss-sa'x aia sGss 4 :, cssass -
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25
FIRST ARRIVAL
NEW STYLES OF WALL PAPER
For the Season Or 1865.
L. w. Peteroen'9 Store.

No 90 West Second Street.
HAvING MADE LARGE PURCHASES from
IL New York Manufacturers can offer my
stosk VI Wall Paper, Border and Window Cur
tatns to Country Merchants, 1t New York Job
bing rates freight added
febA Il w. PETERSEN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

1tVEKCVMPIAIN'
BIL1OUSNESS.

Dr.. Radway's Pills cure these COMPLAINT s
rapidly and efFectually. One to six boxes
= su1eis9t to carr The most obstinate case.
1adwayG Pills purge thoroughly, cleanss
the intestinal canal; regulate the Livsr, pm.
creas, Kidneys, and other glands Of the sys.
tSp; are the only purgative pills that will
cure pilea - shet en- b a.iniinistereds Safe
y in Erysipelas, Small Pox. Scarlet or Erup-
tive Fevers. Price % cts. per box. Sold
b. Druggists. sssa 80
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

II Cents to save % Dollars.

VI Cents to S0vC VI Dollars.
HEGEMAN'S CONCENTRATED BENZlNE
removes Paint, Grease spots, DC, Instantly, and
cleans Silks. Ribbons. Gloves, DC equal to new
Only rs cents per bottle. Sold by druggists.
=. HEGEMAN Il CO..
Chemists and Druggists, New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

DiSEASES OF THE NERVOUS, SEMINALe
-DuRINARr, AND SEXUAL sysrKMs-new and re
liable treatment-in Reports of the HOWARD
ASSOClATlON--sent by mail in sealed letter en-
velopes, free Of charge. Address. DIR. J. Skill
LIN HOCGHTON, Howard Association. No. 9
South Ninth Street. Philadelphia. Pa apldwly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

Chapped HAM0sel0 ind F0Ce, NOre
Alps. Chll6lulms, &c.
HEGrNAXSA co.'s CAMPHUR ICE.WtTH
GLYCEKiNE, cures Chapped Hands. DC. in.
mediately, and will keep the skin soft and sinO IT,
in the coldes, weather. s.id BY Druggists
Price u cents. sent by mail tor s, cents
AEGEMAN L. CO..
Chemists mud 1prugg,sis n Y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

Nature seems to have implanted in maakind To
desire for daily stimulant, to re-invigorate the
caused by the days labors, and not only has she
given the desire, but experience has shown tha4
tis IN absolute necessity, that this desire should
be gratiiied. for the prescrv alton Of the He6itA
Now nature requirements being founded upon
positive laws. mast produce benefits when they
are gratted by the use of 4
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25
HUBBELsS
Golden BflfCrs.

Natures requirements may be. erafitied. z2s
Golden Btters u q pnriy Isgta6le Tonic. W.
Invigorsting and Strengthening, rortifiss The
system against the effects Of unwholesonc water
Will cure Dyspepsia,
Will cure Weakness and 0eneral Oobilitys 4
Will cure Heartburn,
Win cure Headache,
Will cure Liver Complaint.
Will cure Jsundice, fe4 .f
Will cure Sea Sickness.
Will cure Bilious Collie,
Will excite and create a healthy appetite.
Will lnvigorate the organs Of Digestion,
and moderately increases the temperature Of the
body and the force Of the circulation, acting. 10
fact. general corroborant Of the ~ stem. CON-
tanning no poisonous drugs. and IL the best Tonic
Btters in the World. A fair trial 10 earnestly
solicited. d,
GEO g. HUBBEL. 4 CO.,
Proprletors, Hudson, N. Y.
General Depot, Amer lean Express Buildings,
Hudson Street, New York.
For Snlc by Druggists. Orocers. DC.
BURNHAM h VAN Setback,
Sole Agents for North Western States, No. -
Lake Street. Chicago, III. Oc27dAwiy
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25
GEO. DEmERlT & CO.
The following splendid List Of
Watches, ChainS, Gold Pemo
and Psnclls.

MCss MCss " 0Guun 0AbVW>VVVX
To he sold at ONE DOLLAR each, without re-
gard TO value, and not TO be paid until you know
what you will receive.
ic oId Mts sfsrs Case. Watches: :e.. s!DCVS:
2'W Ladies Watches. ........... ............8C
OUv SILVER Watcncs .EIJ. 10 txc.
600 Gold Neck and Vest Chains ~. 10 Is.
1000 Chateain and Guard Chains. :. 8. 10 Is.
5000 Vest and Neck Chains. ....,...... a. to IL.
1000 Solitaire Jet and Gold Brooches. -. a. to s.
4H,0 Coral. Lawn, 0nrnct, dr., brooches 81. 70 8.
1000 Gold, Jet. Opal, &c. Far Drops. 81. to 8.
5000 Gents Breast and Scarf Pins. ). 80. g. to 8.
5000 Oval Band Bracelets. 70. to y.
1000 Chf sol Bracelets. ................5. 10 To-
$500 California Diamond Pins & Rings. 25otoS.
1000 Gold Watch Keys. ............... .2b0toS s.
5000 Solitaire Sleeve Buttons and Studs e. 10 8.
5000 Miniature Mockeis.
5000 Miniature Lockets, Magic. ..4. to9.
$500 Gold Toothpicks. Crosses, &c... q. too.
5000 Fob and Ribbon Slides. ~. 10 8.
5000 Chased Gold Rings .2 to 8.
1900 Stone Set Rings. tog
$500 Sets Ladies' Jewery- Jet and Gold III TO Is
5000 Sets Ladies Jcwelry- varied sty les 49, to IL.
1000 Gold Pens, Silver Case and Pencil ~ to 8.
5000 Hens (5O1d (,ase md peucii 4 N 10
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25
Auprron's Orvlcs, Iowa, |

AUDITOR VRHfC8, IOWA.
Des Mo;nes, Feb. l4th, 1865.
1t is hereby certified, that on the l4th day OF
February, 1855, sworn statement was filed in this
office, showing The condition Of lbs London liv-
erpooi Globe insurance Company located 1t New
York, in the State of New York, on the LIST day Of
January, A. D., 1884, in accordance with
the provisions Of m Act ofthe General Assembly
of the State Of Iowa. entitled" An Act IN sslo-
tiOn 70 fwsur6scs CesnPsaSss, approved Janu-
nv 4Sth, 1857, and "a Act amend tor- thereto.
approved February 9TH, 1862; and "a AIT in re-
lation TO Lite Insurance COmpaniesy approved
March nth, 1869; that said statements 9hOws that
said Company is possessed Of the requisite sfnoun
Of capital, and invested - required by law. -
Authority - therefore given 20 me above
named Company to trnesect their cpprepftaoe bp-
siness Of 1nsurshce in this State in accordance
usry. =. D., One Thousand Eight Hanased -
h i also certified. rkst b. b. woSdwsrd.
or Davenport has been duly appointed By sad
COMPANY their lawful Agents and Attorneys loe
the County Of scott with full power 70 take sisks
Or Insurance therein, and to acknowledge SERVES
OF proccss a provided BY law, upon his fling with
the Clerk of the District Court 10 md fof MD
County this certificate and ! copy Of the state
ent On file in this Office. 1t il further certified
that the attached is . true and eofrset copy Of
the said statement.
l--l in testimony whereof, have hereun
II. >. Ito set nv hand aad alfred ny esal ofsf
~ zee the day and year first abeve writtes.
=. A. ELliOTT,
Auditse d tta1A
K SAMUEL A. AYRES, Deputy. 80
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-02-25

Ofthe condition Of the Manhattan Fire Insurance
Company" OF New York on the lst day Of Jan
nary, \. d. 1865, made to the Auditor Of the
Stnfe Of Iowa, pursuant to the Statute Of that
State.
]. The name Of the Company is the "Manhat.
tan Fire Insurance Cunpai
2. The amount of is Capital Stock is e6 ZOO 90
8. The amount Of its capital stock
paid up is . -. 500, 900 90
4. The Assets fthe Company are
lst Cash on har d. in Bank and
IN the hands Of agents. or other
persons. ........... &ss, ese SO
I'd Real Estate tunincumbered. None.
81 bonds and stocks owned by
the Company. how secured, and
rate OF int. Is sc edulel. 49,. 315, S75 90
4th, Debts Of the company secur-
ed by mortgage see SCHEDULED. 291 ,475 o.
schsduie) ~. e4s,a5O 90
9Th. Debts for Premiums ..... 1859 4s
9Th. All other securities (intcrest) 2O,132 SO
Total Assets. ............... S,5,s6l "a
LIABILITIES.
8. The amount Of liabilities due or
not due to Banks or other credit
ors Observation-Disclosures. None.
6. Losses adjusted, and due. ....... None.
Z. Losses adjusted aud not due... None.
s. Losses una justed. ............ 1880 w
9. Losses in suspense, waiting fur
ther PROOF. None.
~. All other claims against the Com
pany, unclaimed dividcnds).. 273 80
Total Liabilities. ............. 16,ls7 50
IL. The greatest amount insured in any one
risk according to hazard.
12. The greatest amount allowed by the rules
Of the Company to be insure in. any one
city, town or village. according to hazard
Is. The greatest amount allowed to Hc insured
in any one bl, OK, according 10 b .xard.
II. The Act Of Incorporation of the Company
has been filed.
SfAre or Nsw YoRK, loo
City and County ofNew York -
w. r. Palmer, President. and Andrew ]. Smith,
Secretary. Of the Manhattan Insurance Com
pany." being severally sworn. depose and say,
and each for himself says, that the foregoing 10
. true full and correct statement Of tie affairs Of
the aaid corporation. and that they are the above
described differs thereof; ard that no part Of
the capital or earnings Of ae1d company has been
deposited in any State Or Territory ~ security
for losses therein.
". p. PALMER President,
M~ "A. J. SnIsn, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me BY the
above n an a w. r. Palmer, President, and A. J.
Smith, Secretary. this spsh day Of january. lSas.
e.. s.. I L. THoRNsLL
commissioner Tor iowain N. Y.