Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-20

SALr.-Sec notice of Guardians Sale Of two
valuable farms The Jersey Ridge farm Is
very valuable, and everybody wants it. In
quire of Cook d Drury, who will give par
ticulars Of terms, DC. mr2odlt6w2w
Asornrs.-Mr. w. G. Robinson makes
the third aspirant who has entered the lists
for nomination for City Marshal at the COM
ing Republican convention. lie will make
strong run in the convention, and may
win the nomination.
LAST Concern kelly 4 Icons Minstrels
gave arousing concert on Saturday evening,
to denscly crowded audience at Metropol-
itan Hall. Everybody seemed pleased-and
more too. We hope this excellent troupe
will find time to make us another call before
the season expires.
READY-MApE CLoTnNG.-1he immense
stock Of ready made clothing a Mas &
Mayors, No. IL West Second street, affords
the very best facilities for wholesale or re-
tail purchasers. The goods and the prices
will surely suit all purchasers.
FoR THE DosIA-Messrs Sears, Andrews,
Mcneil VIM and Parker McManus start for
the game fields Of the Mercdosia in day
or two, TO indulge in the rare sport ofbring-
ing down the fine game that so much
abounds in that favorite spot this time of the
year They 60 for weeks hunt, and We
hope they will have the best Of luck.
New PArrR-Our printer friend, Robt.
V. Shurly, formerly connected with the
publication Of the Rock Island Argus, sends
us from Oshkosh, Wis, very neat and wei
edited daily newspaper, which he has just
started there in connection with a weekly
paper that he has been publishing severn
months. This evidence of Bob's prosperity
is refreshing. Success to him.
More BrILprScs.- are informed that
there is fair prospect that two fine brick
stores will be erected this season on the
north side of Second street, next to Far
rand's Hat Store. There is lively demand
at this time for good commodious stores eligi
bly located, and the capitalist who assists II
supplying it will find no difficulty in obtain
ing rennnerativc rents.
MnBrEv's LEcT,RE.-Mr. Milburn, th'
celebrated Blind Preacher and highly popu
lar Lecturer, will serve up an artisticail.
made and properly cooked English Plum
Pudding" morrow evening, at Metropol
itan Hall No one who admircs talented
Lecture, on an interesting subject shoul'
fail to be present at that feast. Buy ticket
at Surbcv's, at Plunmer's, or at the Pos
Office News Stand.
TnE BEsr.-Iherc is only one best Sewin
NJ. chine in this market, and that is tn
Singer This machine is the most simpl
in construction, and best adapted to 4
kinds of work. The purchaser never nee
be afraid ofits getting out of order, for il
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not that kind of q machine. Robt. kraust
agent. Office and Salesroom in Dayer
ports Block, opposite the LeClaire House
| MovRD.-1he records, papers, furnitur
fixtures, etc, Of the Adjutant Generals of
flee, together will the military stores of tn
Quartermaster's department, have bee
shipped to Clinton per steamer Savanna
Gen. Baker has had an excellent Office titte
up at that place, and will soon be settle
down to business again. We believe tina
his corps of clerks on duty here go with th
General to his new headquarters.
TAxe CARE OF TnEN.-The complaints {
citizens near camp Kcarny, of the India
prisoners prowling about their houses
should not be disregardcd If they are, Il
no body think it strange if there are occ'
sional vacancies in the muster roll. We thin
that Capt. Judd will give the matter promI
attention, and save the people much anxiet
and some little ammunition. The idea ths
q miserable redskin murderer, can be a
lowed such extraordinary privileges as thes
outlaws enjoy, when white men are closel
confined and hung for such dcmoniac ou
RACES, is among the inexplicabiities of tn
nineteenth century. Take care Of your 1r
dian murderers Uncle Sam, else some {
them NAV get their deserts before they ar
aware Of it.
DoN'r OxIT lr.-Again we entreat our Gil
liens not to forget to plant shade trees thi
spring, in front Of their lots. Now is tn
time to make preparations. Your invest
ment will double every year. Plant crap
vines and fruit trees Also This splendi
city OF ours is located on rich soil. Ever
acre Oft is as rich as corn -field--in fact
used to be one, and was seeded down I
houses and humans before the soil lost Il
strength-and 1t will send forward trees an
vines rapidly. We hare the most beaut
fully located city in the West-let US 90 i'm
prove upon our natural advantages until Y
make 1t perfect gem.
PLEASANT PARIY.-On Saturday evenir
the newly elected officers Of The Davenpo
National Bank, gave . supper to the Dire
tors Of that institution and few invite
guests. Around two wei spread tables
the rear Office Of the bank the party spent
very happy hour or SO in the discussion Of
most excellent repast and other matters
especial and general interest. We have nj
time to give minute report of the sever
neat little speeches and brilliant sentiment
that enlivened the occasion. suffice it I
| say thaf they were Ill well-timed and inte,
sstiae. ne Davenport National Bank
/ now thofoagtlv organized, and IKE it, pr,
decesoof. The State Bank, is bound to be