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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
Commercial College Convention,
SIXTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

From the Chicago Tribune, July 1sI
Mr.. Packard presented an invitation from
Mrs. ii. B. Bryant to the members of the
Convention. their wives and lady friends, to
attend sociablc at her house ON Michigan
avenue, this (Monday) evening.
The thanks of the Convention were re-
turned 10 Mrs. Bryant, and her polite invi
tation accepted.
On motion of Mr.. Clark, Of BROOKLYN,
Mr. Packard of New York. was appoin' ed
delegate to the National Teachers Associa-
ton at Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Mr.. Spencer, of Milwaukee,, moved the
following resolution, which was unanimous
y adopted:
Hesolrtd, That the honorary title Of Pres
idcnt of the Associated Colleges, he cunferr
ed on Mr. II. d. StrattOn as an evidence OF
the appreciation by this body Of his cmine. I
business services in establishing and perpet-
uating the International Chain Of Business
Colleges.
Dr. Z. A. Hill, Superintendent Of the
Tclcgraphic Department Of the Chicago
College, read a very interesting report on
the subject of telcgraphing, indorsing in the
main the plan of instruction already submit
ted by the Superintendent Of the Telegraph
ic Department of the New York College.
GCs
Mr.. Packard, of New York, was appointed
to prepare for the Colleges, in connection
with the Superintendent of the Telegraphic
Departments Of New York and Chicago, a
plan Of telcgraphic instruction.
Mr.. Sadler, Of Baltimore, introduced
resolution calling for convention of teach
ers Of penmanshlp, to be held at an early
day, to take into consideration the subjects
OF pcnmanship and commercial correspond
cncc.
Mr.. Folsom, from the Committee on
Spencer and Lusk Monument, submitted I
report in favor of vigorous prosecution OF
the work. A committee, consisting of II. e.
Spencer, w. H. Clark and L. Bannister, was
appointed to take the matter in hand
On motion Of j. G. Bryant, OF Buffalo,
the matter of practical instruction was
brought before the Convention. Mr.. Pack
ard, 81 New York, was called upon to ex-
plain his system of practice, which he did at
some length.
Prof Amasa Mccoy, who had been invit
cd to address the Convention on the i'm
portance Of teaching clocution, was intro
,luced and gave q most interesting lecture,
after which. at the request Of the COnven-
ton, he recited the patriotic poem, Yes
Wen Rally Round the Flag" Prot. Crit
nth also recited Whttiei's celebrated poem,
as also Coughs description Of the Pilot Of
the Burning Ship.
In the afternoon Mr.. r. G. Spencer, Of
Milwaukee, delivered an address on the sub
jcct Of General and Special Education"
which was well received.
The subject Of q Normal Specimen Insti-
tutc was presented and discussed at length.
Prof c. ID. WILDER, by unanimous consent
Of the Convention. presented series Of
resolutions ON establishing the department
of Mining Engineering in connection with
Commercial Colleges The matter was re-
ierred to committee.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
LATEST news

Nrw YonK, July 19.-The Hssald's Fort
Monroe eorrespondendsnt says:
The health Of JEFF. Davis 10 said to have
been failing rapidly Of late, though he is
supplied with plenty Of fresh air, good food,
and such opportunities for exercise IS the
contracted limit Of Fortress Monroe case
mate will permit
Within few days be has without any
apparent cause became unusually detected,
and il is surmised that this depression Of
spirits has been caused BY some one having
communicated TO him the intelligence Of
the execution of the c0nspirstors. 1t is
said that one Of bis eyes is almost blind, and
that the other gives indication Of soon being
So The only reading matter allowed him
is the bible, 10 the psrussl Of ~hich be de-
votes considerable time, and he is not per
United TO write or receive any letters.
The Times special says:
Among the applicants for pardon received
since the 18th are those Of Gov. Letcher, Of
Va, J. d. Debow, Of the Spottswood
House, Richmond, and Harry Gilmore, the
raider and robber now under indictment 1t
Baltimore for treason.
Amo, & the persons pardoned to dag are
| II. NJ. Storrard, member Of the rebel Con
gress from Virginia John p Ballord,
owner Of the Ballord House, Richmond, re-
Gently seized under the cOnfiscation act
Ballord has been here in person to attend t.
his case, also c. Rufiin, Jr, son Of the old
secessionist who recently blew his brains
out, and DR.. J. }. Morrissey, formerly O
this city, and owner Of some Of the fines,
dwelling houses in Washington. Lie vii
now get the benefit Of the high rents Of hi.
property.
II should be understood that neither tn,
tone nor spirit of the orders recently ISSUED
| by Gems. Granger, Gustav and others, which
require negroes to have passes from theiI
employers, are app owed either by Genera
Howard or the Secretary of War.
Gen. Howard will issue, by direction o
the Secretary Of War, an order saying sub
stantally that in all parts Of the South ne
other passes shall be required Of negroes
desiring to travel than are required Of thu
others.
The South Carolina delegation, headed
by Gov. Perry, who arrived last evening
are here for the purpose Of reproducing tn,
pardon Of themselves and number of 9th
ers.
The Herald special says:
The few remaining regiments in the 2,
division, 9th army corps, were discharge,
from the service yesterday. Gen. Griffin
commanding the division, and his staff, hav,
left for their homes.
The work Of sending regiments and de
tachments Of veterans to DC mustered out i.
still steadily progressing under the super
intendence Of the officers Of Gen. Az ger.
department..
The number Of returning soldiers receiv
ed, fed and forwarded to their no .es from
Capt. Camps Soldiers Rest a. he depot
was 1900.
The last Of the cd Army Of le Potomac
except Wilcox's division, of re 9th corps
will start home to be musts.cd out Of tn
service. Wilcox division Sill remain her,
to perform garrison duty until relieved b,
one year men now on their way from thu
Shenandoah Valley
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
New YORK. Ju

NEW DIRK. July ID
The steamer Fulton brings Savannah anu
Charleston dates to the llth.
The Savannah Heroh contains an address
byex- Governor Brown to the people of Geor-
gia, in which he urges them to support not
only the Government OF the United States
but the Administration of the present Chief
Magistrate He appeals to them To take the
amnesty oath ana observe it in good faith
He urges that slavery is now dead forever
| As to his slaves he will al once emancipate
| them and treat them as free, giving them
part Of the crop or wages for their labor
| To those who cannot support the Constitu
| ton of the Government he suggests iminigra
| ton from the country.
The Savannah He1nlH says that the 9th L.
| S. Infantry are to garrison Charleston.
| The 4th OF July was celebrated in Augusta
| by colorcd procession with banner on
which was inscribed death OF Secession
and Slavery and Freedom and Equality"
In the afternoon the troops paraded and in
the evening fireworks.
The railroads are being completed in the
interior and communications re established
Large numbers Of nc. roes are dying in
and about Macon, resulting from want Of
medical aid and necessaries of life
Capt Clark, 22d Michigan, was shot dead
by disordcrly soldiers of the 4th regulars
near Macon on the lst
The Charleston Courier complains of riots
and breaches of the peace, saying people
cannot walk the streets at night with
out fear of being robbed and killed. This
condition of affairs appears to have arisen
from distinctions vi color maintained there
Negroes attack white citizens and white cit
liens attack negroes The white and black
soldiers also attack each other
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
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ic Catarrh, Of the most obstinate and violent
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Dr. liOO0a1e has now spent n
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DDr. u. lsoollnIe :. known uhro'.
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oDr. l;OOlln1e's Pam ph1et ON Ga.
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Pliny Mills, the well-known traveller, and
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
Rest, Health. and Comfort 20
Mother .aMal Child.

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP.
for Children Teething softens the gums, reduces
inflammation. nlays all pain, aud cures wind cole
Perfectly safe In all cases. Wewould say TO ev-
cry mother who has a suffering Child: DO not
let your prejudice uor the preiudlces of others,
stand between you aud your suffering child and
the relief that will be surc-ves, absolutely sure
to follow the use of tins medicine if timely
used.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

The following Is an extract from letter writ
ten by the Rev. J. ). Holme, pastor ofthe Pierre
pont street Baptist Church. Brooklyn, N. ", te
the journal and Messenger, Cincinnati, O.. and
speaks volumes in favor Of the world renowned
medicine, MRS. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHI DREN TEETHlN0.-
1--WE see an advertisement in your columns o
MRS. wINsLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
Now, We never said . word in favor Of patent
medicine before in our life, but We feel compelled
to say to your readers that this is no humbug-
ace hare tried it, oad knosO Il seiN do all II clains
1t is probably one of the most successful medi-
cines Of the day. because it Is one Of the best
And those Of your readers who have babies can
do better than lay in supply.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

New YoRx, July IT,
The present series Of the 7:8O loen yin
probably I'll b absorbed within ! week Of
ten days.
This 10 the last Of The six hundred mil
lion loan authorized It the last session Of
Congress.
When the Soldiers are paid of, with the
decrease Of gold expenses, the Secretary
will be able 70 pull along until Congress
meets, with the uss Of certificates of indebt-
ednsss and temporary loans.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
Relief 1 Health 10 ysur Infants.

We have pnt up and sold this article for over
% wears. and CAN SAY IN CONFIDENCE and
TRUTH Of II What We have never been rble 70
say Of any other medicine NEVER HAS Ut
FAILED1N A SINGLE INSTANCE 10 EFFECT
A CURE, when timely used. Never did we
know MI instance Of dissatisfaction BY any one
who used It On the contrary all are delighted
Nth its operations. and speak in terms Of com
mendation vi its magical effects and medical vir-
tnes We speak il this matter WHAT WE DO
KNOW" after - years experience Anu
PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION FOR THE Full
FlLMENT OF WHAT WE HERE DECLARE
In almost every instance where the infant Is suit
iering from pnn and exhaustion relief will be
found in nfteen minutes after the syrup Is ad
ministered.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the fac sinile Of
CURTIS PERKINS, New York, is on the out
side wrapper.
Sold by Druggists throughout the world
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
TaAns ATLANTIC connU0lCATloa
Antwerp, Belgium.


A. ~ iniesnsd our readers fortnight
ago. the Hon. Louis Strauss Of the Belgian
Legation u trsvellins through this couatsy
upon special mission ofths government 70
study the institutions, the financial, eoo.
nercial and industrial situation ofthe United
States. NJ. Louis Strauss has been in Chi
cago. where he has been received in the diff
ferent circles in the most honorable manner.
In discussing with different ship owners,
merchants and officers Of the city, be form
ed the idea that line Of vessels running be-
tween Chicago and Antwerp would be Of
great benefit IS we'll for Belgium as for The
Northwest. The establishing ofsuch line
would also be very profitable for emigrants
who would save BY it 81 or % = head. Mr..
L. Strauss has done oil in bis power to have
the project carried out, and we hope it will
be. As soon Is the canals between the West
and the East are completed.
Antwerp is the principal port Of Belgium
and so located as to centralize the commerce
Of the central part Of Europe with the trans
oceanic countries. It is the natural harbor
Of Belgium, Luxembourg, Limburg, Middle
and Southern Germany, Switzerland and
Northeast France, and is competing through
the cheapness Of its access with Havre,
Rotterdam, Hamburg and Bremen. Since
the Adjustment Of the onerous taxes Of the
Shelde from the LIST Of August, 1863
Antwerp is the cheapest harbor in the world
and to day vessel can be chartered in New
York = shilling ton cheaper for Antwerp
than for any other port. Through the abo
ltion of the above mentioned taxes, the
trade Of Antwerp has increased from $685..
600, 900 gold in 1859 80 to nearly $500, OOO,.
900 gold In 1864. The navigation Of the
harbor is of 5000 vessels loading 200, OOO
tons.
For American produce Antwerp is the best
port Of the European Continent. It takes
the first range in the import Of petroleum
and receive yearly great quantities Of flour
cereales, pork, etc., etc.
In regard to emigration Antwerp is tn,
best located port for the provinces Of Belgi
um, Holland, Middle and Southern Germa
ny, switzerland, and on account Of the chcaE
prices Of transportation also for France
The enterprising house Of Mr.. Ad. Straus.
has the line running between Antwerp ant
New York and his agents contract passen
gers at lower prices than they can be sen
from any other port.
The following table taken from an adver
tisemcnt Of New York house shows thu
comparative rates charged from the diticren
points:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

fOUGHKEEPeIE, July II.
The great four-oared race came of this p.
NJ, and resulted in favor Of the Saml Collier,
the New York boat, she leading the POUCH.
keepsie about two lengths and half TO the
home stake boat. The time in which the
five miles were made by the New Workers
was 81 minutes 20 seconds.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

TRENTON, N. j., July 10.
The Republican Union Convention for
the nomination Of a candidate for Governor,
takes place on Thursday. Numerous calsd
dates are named. II will be an exciting Con
vcntion The anti Railroad monopoly men
and the friends of negro suffrage will have
something To say.
A convention Of War Democrats, signed
by n n Halstcad, of Hudson, is called for
to morrow in this city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
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9Th ST. Philadelphia. feb23 -deodly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

WASHINGTON. July 19.--Despatches state
that President johnson has expressed de-
termination that the laws passed by the
Tennessee Legislature should be obeyed and
that al illegal voters in the approaching cleo
ton shall be kept from the polls.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

New York, July l9.-United States
steamer Sebago, Lieut.. ID. b Harmon com
handing, has arrived from ~ months cruise
in the Gulf Of Mexico She took part in the
battle at Mobile Bay, and in the subsequent
COMMANDMENT OF Fort Morgan, and in
later naval operations against the city Of
Mobile.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
NTw YONE, July lG.
Ihn IDraLd's Wasllinmlnn snrciul suys

The Uefdtd " asInngtOn SpcclhI says:
Several reports have been received at the
Frcedmens' Bureau from Alabama and
Louisiana In Louisiana the planters are
letting labor contracts with negroes III good
faith and but little persecution is complained
of by the negroes. AL Selma, however. an
Assistant Commissioner found it necessary,
in consequence OF absurd stories having been
promulgated, to call meeting of planters,
which was largely attended, and system
adopted for regulation of further relations
between negroes and planters. In Louisiana
the system is working well.
A Texas letter to the Hrald states that a
treaty had been entered in.o by Col Mat
thews of the t. s. army. and Gen. Wait, OF
the Cherokces, by which all tribes formerly
allied with the rebels will return home and
keep peace with the u. $.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19
sPECl.aL c.aU11oH

The great popularity Of Mrs. winslow' iaooth
ing Syrup, for children teething. has induced IN
principled persons to put up articles to BE- used
for the same purpose. N sdvertising which they
have not only copied our advertisements and no.
tees from the press, but have COPIED certificates
and letters from clereymen and others, asking
other names 70 our gsauine eersidcatsa -
BswarsofmitoasrA aplS-dAwly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

Without that advantage, the passengers Of
Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg and
Limburg are provided with contracts in the
name Of Ad. Strauss, Esq, paying only fifty
per cent. Of the rates on the railways from
their homes to the Belgian harbor, and have
two hundred pounds Of baggage transported
without charges.
In an article published in the Chicago
Tribune on the 9Th ofMay last, that journal
asserted that over ten thousand Of the in
habitants Of Chicago bad come by Mr..
Strauss vessels, and that they all have been
satisfied with the treatment they received on
board.
Nearly all the emigrants destined for Min
nesota -four thousand in two years. arrived
by the same line.
Mr.. Strauss is also the only person in Eu
rope having right to sell tickets to emigrants
for the American railways.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

CINCINNATI, July l9.-The Commercial
says:
There is to be a grand reunion Of all the
Turner Societies in this city next Septem-
berthe first reunion Of the kind in
America.
The piers Of the suspension bridge across
the Ohio River at this point, is nearly com
plcted. Wires will be suspended in = short
time.
Nashville dispatches state that President
Johnson expressed the determination that
laws passed by the Tennessee Legislature
shall be obeyed and that all illegal voters in
the approaching election shall BIZ kept from
the polls.
Gov. johnson OF GA, addressed large
audience at Atlanta on Monday. He speaks
at Macon to-day, from thence he will to to
Mllledgevile and enter upon the discharge
of his official duties.
The rebel Gen. Cheatham, arrived at
Nashville yesterday.
New YORK July l9.-T Herald's Char
lesion correspondence says:
The majority Of the S. c. planters. tho
recently the most uncompromlsing advo
Gates Of slavery, have already begun to look
on emancipation as really benent TO them,
and are inclined to the opinion that com
pensated labor will il the end be far more
profitable and satisfactory to the land own
crs of that State, generally.
All the principal S. &. crops, excepting
rice, are represented as yielding abun-
IDENTIFY this year.
| The rice cultivation has been much neg
lected, owing to the disarganizat'on and
confusion incident to the change from slave
to free labor system.
There is considerable i'll feeling in Char
lesion between the soldiers and citizens, and
there has recently been some breaches of
the peace, in which the colored people Of the
city as well as colored troops, have been
mixed up. Gen. Bennett, post command
ant, has found it necessary to issue
special orders of a pretty stringent charac
ter, requiring all citizens to deliver up tie
fire arms in their possession, to refrain from
noisy ass-mblages and demonstrations in
the streets, md remain in their homes after
8 o'clock in the evening. The soldiers are
also reminded Of their duty, and warned
against the preparation Of any outrages, or
the exhibition Of dscourtesy to the people.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

Don't Fail 10 Procure Mrs.
WINSLOw'S SOOTHING SiRUH, for Child
Teething. II has been used for 10 years
with never failing safety and success by millions
Of mothers for their children. 1t corrccts acidi-
ty of the stomach. relieves wind collie, regulates
the bowels, and gives rest, health, and comfort
to mother and child. Office, No. IS Dey street
New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

no not let your pre- udice stand
between your suffering child and the relief that
will be absolutely sure TO follow the use Of MRS
WINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t ccrrects
acdity Of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regu-
latcs the bowels. scftens the gums gives rest TO
the mother and health 10 the child. Office, 40
Dey street, New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-19

A charming delicate and perfect natural color
for the cheeks or lips; does not wash off OF in
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Perfumers, 1873 South Seventh Street, Philadel
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