Daily Davenport Democrat., 1865-10-23

'Ovs Tevu.-A ssuleman Who has VISIT
ed. every town Of note on the river, from st.
Pesl p E. Lcsis, this fall. tnferns ~ thss
be has seen no placs yet that exhibits sucn
. perfect rush ef prosperity - he notices in
Davenport. Other tovns ore busy oil along
ths line. but for super abundant rush Of
trade Davenport caps the climsx. Prcpa-
bly, our infusmants head u level. We have
spent eleven autumns in this place, ,snd have
seen some lively times here before this fell,
but never was there 20 much good sound
trade here before. Everybody is busy
crowded with business. We prophesisd
last summer, when the soldiers were COM
ing home 90 fast, that labor would be pen-
ty and cheap this fall, but there was never
greater mlstake-it is very scarce and
dear. To move the crops and make the
thousand improvements now gong on in
the city, requires no end Of men-conse>
quently every man has something 70 do at
good wages.
Tue CANAL SugvsY.-The friends of this
scheme are sti'l sstivs, and intend to push
matters steadily. Dr.. Parry starts for
Springfield, ILL.,, Immediately, in order to
search out among the State archives the de-
tails Of the Rock River survey-made
dozen or fifteen years ago, At the time the
slackwater navigation Of Rock River was |
agitated; and determine thereirom, as -
curately as may be, the feasibility ofadopt-
ing the Rock River route for water commu-
nication bstseen this place and the great
lakes. After his return public meeting
will be called. before .hich the Doctor will
submit his report.
Our sitis M should take lively interest
in this matter, and press their suit before
the next Congress with great earnestness.
We are Of the opinion that our rpember will
see that it 10 not best to CAST his intiueacs
against Iowa this time, as he did " his yo,s
last session.
Bs READY IN SEASON. Ohristmes u c.m-
ing-the HOLIDAYS are coning-,l,e time for
giving an receiving the customar, .presents
nsar ~ hand, and We know of nothing |
.'~'~ "FP' s'"stow upon 4 fr;ena |
than sett Of that unique and efeg.a. s..u s....
jewelry made by g. II. Smith, No. 80, East
Third street. You should bear in mind
that these articles cannot be made in day |
therefore you should send in your orders
right away that 10 may be able to get them
ready in season. He makes hair jewelry Of
every kind, aud the most elegant sets of
curls and switches for the ladies We ever
saw. His goods are simlrcd by everybody.
They are Of the latest pattern and thorough
" made. Give Mr.. Smith your orders and
do it soon, that he may have a chance to
serve you on Or before Christmas.
BUSINESS ON TUE LEvss.-A number Of
packets have been busily loading with grain
and produce at our wharf, to-d.y, fact not
At all disagreeable to our shippers. Sucn
On accumulation Of freight in our city has
not been known for some time. Every avail
able square yard Of our wharf is piled with
produce. while our grain houses are all
clogged. The amount Of this 10 variously
estimated, but cannot fall far short of one
hundred and fifty thousand bushels. Stnn
gers who have visited our city during the
last week or ten days, have expressed aston
ishment at the amount Of our shipments.
These however, would Gar exceed their pres
ent proportions if our grain dealers could
get their purchases Oft their hands . rap-
idly they desire.
CHANGED HANDs.-Judgs Thayer has
As~..e-.l e 4: ~ Maanna