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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-24

s. RICHARDS & Co., JEWELERS., New YoRk
We refer the venturesome portion OF our
readers to the advertisement Of s. Richards
& Co., 1O2 Nassau street, New York. This
is one Of the most responsible jewelry
houses in the country, and their wares are
Of endless var iety, and Of the best quality
Of any in that line. Here is chance to try
the smiles Of fortune. The risk is small,
and the prospects munificent. This house
will do all it promises, and if any of our
readers are disposed to make investments
in the line of goods enumerated in their
prospectus, give these parties preference.
They have been in the business for many
years, have built up large trade and have
aome regard for future reputation. Not
Ike hundreds Of bogus institutions Of that
city, who keep worthless trash, but rea
| type of what it represents itself.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-24

Arsny Itch, letter. all Erwp1i0ns.
an. a-.vn,ys ssAll-Healing Oinsmeat' -
aAn-Hea'ipg Ointment"
an svaynas" "All l-H~aling Ointment =
ssA1l-He4I nG Oh tment" !"
uDr. swaypese"> "Allsflealing Ointment" !"
"All-HeahnR Ointment
anr swNyne'e" sAu-Healine Ointmeut." !"
No =. = an ob.tinste - eona standing, IL will not
r. in I,o,t tine ali kinds 81 letter permanent
- .vcA ssw kns.n, -, beys Isc hc Price - cts. b.
.s,.s.c~ Z, rents 20 An an AYNg son, ~ North
S;ssn reet hilade,hia boz vill b eent i1ee Of
sol6 a +. 8. BALLOA.,e d. ; esuas Davenport.
Gbl5-ssdl ARD 3 eM1xn, 0h1eaGe.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-24

Iowa 1RooPs. 1t has finally been ascer-
tanned II at the Twentieth is in Clinton
The Sixth 2oi men and the Eighth Infan-
try, 30 men were mustered out at Louis
vllle, and started for this city on Friday
evening, July 2lst. They are expected
here to- av, and tits rumored that the Thir-
teenth will also be here.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-07-24

= soldier By the name Of Hutchlns, Of Com
pany G, Of the Sixteenth, was seen to pick
some article from the bed Of Charles Ham,
mer, Of the same company, and Immediately
to leave the barracks. In few moments
Hammer missed his pocket book, which con-
tained handsome gold pen and pencil, and
over $500 in greenbacks. lie notified his
comrades At once, and they immediately
followed Hutchins, seized him, and forced
him to confess his theft. lie had hid the
pocket book in some weeds, but some one
had seen him do so, and had acted on the
old proverb that tits no sin to steal from q
thief" The pocket book was gone. Hutch
ins is substitute, and claims to have seven
hundred dollars at home. He has tele
graphed for it to Lyons or Clinton, and in
the meantime will be safely guarded till its
arrival. Hutchins is a sickly old man, and
has not been in the company more than six
weeks.
While the regiment was lying at Louis
vile, some one stole $50 from Darlington,
Of Company c, and also stole s. from Scrgt.
Hammer, aud two gold pens and sl5 from
Lieut. Lucas. The same night, Captain
of the llth, lying in camp near by, was
robbed Of Sl3S. He gave chase to the
thieves, but could not catch them. The
next morning, all the missing pocket books
were found in an adjacent cornficld.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
CITY NOTICES.

SEWING MACHISEs.-Among the numerous nyen
tions of American genius none has exerted a
greater revolution in the domestic circle than the
sewing machine. Notwithstanding the seeming per-
fecton with which it first came into being there
have been various improvements patented, among
which Grover Bakers machine holds if not the
first, certainly of the formest places in the
market. by different speciaities, among which its
embroidery stitch attracts immense attention by the
magnificent specimens of its workmanship exhibit
ed in the windows of No. 1Sl Baltimore street. Also,
the beauty of the cases is worthy of remark, some
being ornamented with decorative paintings of quite
high style of art, and they combine the useful with
the beautiful. that among many items for Christ
mas presents, we believe one of Grover & Bakers
machines tasteful and most desirable gift for la
dies and families.
CLOTHING EsTABLIsHMENT.-Among the advertise
ments in our columns notice the wholesale estab-
lishment of Messrs S. Sedner & Co., Nos los and lO7
N. Gay street. These gentlemen, for many years
among the most renowned clothiers of city, have
lately enlarged their business by establishing branch
house under the personal superintendent of Mr. JAS
Kirr mainly for their retail customers the
of Baltimore and Frederick streets and if rumors
correct contemplate still large extensions. Already
they have two business houses in our CITY, one of
the largest clothing establishments in Washington,
and another equally extensive branch house in Nor
folk. Va, all of which highly patronized by pub
lie favor These facts speak so loudly in favor OF
Messrs. Sedner & Co. that need not sound their
merits in words. r.
BuTTER-Who does not wish to secure for the ap-
proaching Christmas season a steady supply of good
outter' eggs. game cheese, and other supplies of
tne table! If we may believe their advertisement
IN our columns. the stores exhibited in the sales
roo ana tne praises of their customers, these art
cles are to be found at the new Butter Denot. N W
corner Eutaw and Fayette SITS.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
LITERARY.

Life and Letters Of Frederick W. Robert
son, NJ. A., ''lncumbent of Trinity Chapel,
Brighton, England, 1873 Edited by Stop
ford A. Brooke, NJ. A., late Chaplain to the
Embassy at Berlin. In two volumes Boston:
Ticknor q Fields.
The most interesting biography of the season
is that which here embodies a hi story of one
OF the noblest and most gifted men of our
day. A large, free, ever expanding mind,
following truth with chivalric. unblenching
courage; never afraid to speak his matured
convictions however they might affect his
worldly interests, This loyalty to truth was
his dominant trait. He kept all the windows
of his soul wide open, that every fresh breeze
from heaven or earth might visit it. He was
the furthest from bigot of any man of such
high and well-trained powers. Mr. Brooke
has executed his task of biographer with
much ability and in an appreciative, sympa-
thetic spirit. Most of the great moral ques,
tons of the day are touched on in the course
of the memoir or the accompanying CORES
pondence. The book is spiritually suggestive
and refreshing, and will find many readers,
especially among those already acquainted
with the eloquent writings fthe young clergy
man of Brighton
The Atlantic Monthly for December opens
with Griffith Gaunt, or Jealousy" new
story by Charles Reade, author of 'Never Too
Late to Mend, &c. John Neal continues his
gossiping and entertaining, though egotisti
cal, papers. The November number contained
his "reminiscences of old Jeremy Bentham;
and he now tells us of Blackwood's 5 Magazine
Ito which he was an early contrbutor) and of
John Wilson, its editor. The Parting of
Hector and Andromache,' translated from
Homer by Bryant, should be compared with
Cowper's, Lord Derby S, Sotheby's and Pope
translations of the same celebrated passage:
we think it will not suffer in the comparison.
Charles Dickens contributes a paper on AIDE
laide Proctor; DR.. c. c. Cox, of Baltimore, II
poem, '.Dios te de-" Charles Sumner, Il
literary article with a political moral There
are also contributions by Mrs. Stowe, Gail
Hamilton, Bayard Taylor, Donald G. Mitchell,
Samuel Osgood, A. Agassiz, J. r. Trowbridge
and others. The number is one of the best
ever issued of the Atlantic
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
LATEST TELEGRAPH news
TO THE
DAILY COMMERCIAL.
NEWS FROM MEXICO.
Vigilance Of the ImperiaIists
THE CONFIDENCE OF THE LIBERALS
The Capture of Matamoras Certain.
NO CROSSING FROM THE AMERICAN SIDE.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. N-The True Delta's Brazos
correspondent of the 18th says that ludicrous mis-
take was made by the Imperalists lately. Two
barges of wood for Gen. Clark commander at Brazos
broke loose above Matamoras and foated past that
place. when two gunboats, assisted by the land bat
teries, opened fire the barges and continued their
fire until they were out Of range. The bargcs passed
the batteries one only losing rudder. 1t appears
that the Imperialists thought the barges was the
Liberals going down to damage the fleet at the
mouth of the Rio Grande and blockade the river
The Liberal army encamped about nine miles from
Matamoras is fully confident of the speedy capture of
Matamoras and Bagdad. Highly important commu-
nications have passed between the Imperial COM
mander of the fleet and the Liberal commander at
Brownsville, which will cause considerable interest
in official circles
An order was issued by Mejia on the 1ih prohibit
ing any from crossing from the American side to
to Matamoras. Uice Uersa. Upon receiving infor-
nation that troops were forming upon the Texas
side, the French commodore despatched vessel to
Vera Cruz with particulars of the occurrence 1t is
reported that swift vessel will be despatched to
France for immediate reinforcements.
The Galveston Bulletin of the 2lst says, gentlemen
lately from MatamoraS say that the Liberal force is
much scattered and that the streets of the city have
been fortified with earthworks The Bulletin is also
informed that the Liberals at Camargo were COM
pelling the merchants to pay into the Liberal trea-
sury the balance due the inhabitants of Matamoras
causing general stampede.
The MatamOras Ranchero of the 10Th says: Despite
the reports to the contrary there not the slightest
apprehensions of another attack the city. No
Liberals have been heard from for three days
within a circuit of fifty miles"
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
To CoNsUMPTIvEs.

10 CONSUMPTlVES.
The REV. EDWARD A. WILSON'S Prepared Pre-
scription for the cure of CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA.
BRONCHITIS, CoUGHs. COLDS, and all THROAT and
LUNG AFFECTIONS, has now been in ten years
with the most marked success.
The Remedy. prepared under Mr.. Wilson's person
al supervision, also pamphlet containing the orgi-
nal prescription with full and explicit directions for
preparation and use together with short history of
his case. may be obtained of
SETH S. HANCE, Druggist
los Baltimore street,
Baltimore, Md.
Or,
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON.
165 South Second street.
Williamsburg. N. Y.
As-Price of Remedy. So per package. Pamphlet
furnished free of charge. se25-d&W3mt
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25

IFrVh lHe ElVerpUOI COurIer' NOV. IU.I ,
the men owed allegiance to the English Crown, Capt.
Paynter bound by his instructions declare that
they were all at liberty, so far as his authority was
concerned, and Captain Waddell has previously de-
clared that he had no further control them The
men, who had previously been in such excited
condition that some apprehensions of an emute were
entertained and strong force kept in readiness for
any emergency. gave hearty cheer on hearing the
bedding fast as possible. and place them on board
the Bee.
1t should be stated that previously to leaving the
men were paid off, principally in twenty dollar
United States gold pieces 1t is understood that the
necessary amount was furnished by the woll known
firm here that acted agents for the Confederate
Government during the continuance of the war. The
seamens chests though not very large. noticed
to be remarkabt heaOy and all sorts Of speculaions
as TO 'iOot and prize money founded upOn this
Whatever may be the fact the property acquired
during the cruise, the men are all very close, and
a remark was made by one of them yesterday at the
Sailors Home, that il any Of them told anything he
deserped 10 hape kis tongue pnkled ont.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
CITY NEW S.

New BUILDISGs.-Sincc the cessation of the war
fresh impetus has been given to every department
of trade in this city and there has, consequently
arisen an increased demand for dwelling houses
resulting very naturally in an advance in rent and
general enhancement of the value of real estate
Men of capital have recently interested themselves
in this matter, and the next spring promises to open
with lively business in the erection of new dwell
ings and warehouses. Despite the unpropitiousness
of this season of the year, a number of new build
ings, however. being erected throughout the city
In the western section. which seems to be rap
idly expanding than in any other several handsome
improvements are in progress.
On the south side of Lexington street. a few doors
east of Gilmor, Messrs Robert McComas and John
G. McComas have nearly completed two comfortable
residences for their own use Each have erected
three-story dwellings, the main building having II
feet front each. with depth of 2S feet, and well
arranged twos story back buildings. Each house has
seven or eight rooms and passage, besides dining
room and kitchen the whole supplied with all the
modern c0nveniences. The fronts are of pressed
brick. with handsome cornice and facings of wood
They will be ready for occupancy by the 1st of Jan
uary.
Mr. L. A. Colbert. architect and builder is erect
ing row of three houses the south side of Lox-
ngton street. short distance north of Gilmor street.
for Mr.. Adam Snively. of this city.
Each of these houses designed to be three stories
in height, having front of nineteen feet and
depth of main building of twenty-five feet, with
two-story back building conveniently arranged. They
will have about ten rooms each, including the kitchen
and dining ROOM all constructed upon modern prin-
cpes. They have already reached the second story
but the masons it is stated have been compelled to
suspend operations in consequence of the difficulty
of obtaining bricks and sand. There were but few
pressed bricks made during the war, and although
they are now being manufactured quite extensively
there is not yet suficiency to supply the demand.
These houses will be ready for occupancy by the
spring.
LARcEN1Es-Wm. Gorsuch was taken into custody
last evening by Captain Mitchell and officer Bidde
man. of the middle district. charged with having
stolen two military capes the property of General
Mitchell and Lieut.. Col. Wilson, of Gen. Hancock,
staff. The capes were stolen from a boarding houee
on Saratoga street near Park. The accused was de.
tanned for hearing this morning before Justice
Spicer.
Bridget McGeeney was arrested yesterday by Off
Ger Fleming, Of the eastern district, charged with
stealing quantity of clothing valued at $780, the pro-
perty OF Mrs. A E. Rodenburg. She was released on
oall tor hearing on Monday next at o'clock,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25

"A very ridiculous case was recently in
vestigated in London. young man was about to
be married, and the thought of his fate filled him
with exceeding great melancholy. Two days before
the ceremony was to have taken place he said to a
friend. ''Oh, Edward, wish it was over" He did
not look forward cheerfuly to his marriage, to say
the least, and at length his feelings" became too
much for him. few hours before he was to have
crossed the Rubicon he was found dead on his bed
further explanation of his fate being needed than
the cup of cold poison lying by his side.
The following is verbatim ct literatim
report of the evidence given in the Magistrates
Court, yesterday. by negro man named Doctor
Jones. who accused another negro, named Washing
ton, of stealing his watch:
Use name Doctor Jones-name so cause old mas
ter named Doctor. l was settn' in dc shop; my
watch hanging up on dc wall. Dat niger (pointing
to Washington come in sot down. got up. went out,
and de watch was dismissed. OATS all 1 know about
it. it"-AlerdndriG Gazette.
Over twenty-five printing presses are now
employed in Washington working of school books
for Southern publishers,
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
The Southwest.

CAIRO, November 21-Wm. B. Stewart,
while hunting near Horn Lake Depot, back
of Memphis, last Wednesday, was met by a
man named McPaine, who accosted Stewart
in friendly way, and at length asked to see
his gun, which Stewart permitted. McPaine
Immediately shot Stewart, and putting spurs
to his horse, rode off, and has not been heard
of since. Stewart was found soon afterward,
his wound dressed, and he was conveyed to
Memphis, where he is doing well.
We have an account of numerous reports of
trouble among negroes in Northern Mississippi
Several gentlemen blackened their faces and
attended a meeting of negroes. The Memphis
Argus is informed that these gentlemen
managed to elicit the following from negro :
An insurrection is resolved on next Christmas:
Most of them are armed. A regiment of
negro soldiers is to come from Lagrange. All
negroes are to join as they advance, and utter
destruction of the whites is the programme
The movement is to be general. Per CONTRA
the same paper says that another gentleman,
who has returned from Grenada, Mississippi.
reports that the negroes, having had their
minds disabused of the idea that lands were
to be divided among them on Christmas, are
now generally entering into contracts for next
years work.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
Arrival Of the North American mt Port.


PORTLAND, Me-, November 23.-The steam,
ship North American, Captain Kerr, from
Liverpool on the 9th, and Newcastle on the
10th instant, arrived at this port at o clock
this morning. Her news is anticipated.
Purser McNaughton reports as follows: On
the 2lst instant, at $50 A, NJ, signalled the
steamship Etna, bound east, in latitude 43o
Az, longitude $50 So. At 1912 A. NJ. on the
same day, signalled steamship Germania, bound
east, in latitude 430 34/, longitude 6O0 O9'.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
The Pennsylvania Steel Works.

IIARRIsBURG, Nov 2i.-The secretary Of the Penn
sylvania Steel Works has decided to accept what is
known as the Kelker farm, 212 miles east of Harris
burg The ground at that point is contiguous to the
Susquehannariver and Immediately the line of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Engineers were on the fiat
to-day surveying the necessary lines for the
qured for the erection of works. 1t is admitted by
all practical machnists that this enterprise will be
the most extensive Of its kind erected 10 Amer
CO. and is to be this continent what the celebrated
works of Wade Butcher at Sheffield. are to Europe.
One thousand experienced workmen in steel will be
brought from England, while 800 skilled mechanics
will be required for the full operation of these works
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25

MEETING OF ORANGEMEN IN CANADA-A
large meeting of Orangemen was held in To-
ronto, Canada, on last Thursday evening, to
give expression Of the feelings of the Order in
regard to the anticipated Fenian invasion of
Canada. The meeting assembled at the cali
of the District Master, and every lodge in the
district was represented. A preamble and
resolutions of belligerent character were
adopted, declaring that the stories relative to
the apprehended Fenian raid are founded on
the known designs of that brotherhood, chal,
lenging them to come on if they dare, calling
on all Orangemen to enrol and arm themselves
to defend the government and repel the in
vaders; and commending the military and
police precautions taken by the provincial au,
thorities and individuals as timely and neces,
sary. A Toronto paper, in reviewing the
present condition of affairs there, says: ''We
are perfectly prepared for anything that may
occur.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
Governor Curtin,

HARRISBURG, Nov. A.-Gov. Curtin has been con-
fined by sickness to the Executive Mansion since his
return from New York until to-day. He yields to
the suggestion of his physician and his friends to re-
linquish his official duties for short time while he
goes to Cuba for rest and recuperaton. He expects
to leave New York in the steamer of next week. He
will return in time to prepare his annual message for
the coming session of the Legislature.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
The Dry Goods Market

There is an improved demand for domestic goods
Prices have declined induce larger purchases
STILL prices are very high, and circumstances are
conspring to lead to yet lower range. Prints show
more frmness, and large sales, have been effected
during the week, without decline Bleached shirt
ings and sheetings have declined, and brown light
goods lower though the heavier goods are steady
Ginghams command better sale. Fancy cassimeres
of approved styles keep moving such as dark cords
and stripes. Some spring styles selling by sam
pie. Millions are scarce and in, demand. Delaines
are much lower in price, which has induced jobbers
to buy freely. Stripes and checks are very attrac
There is fair demand for imported goods of de-
srable styles. concession has been made in prices.
Italian cloths are. very quick of sale, as well
as fine black broadcloths, and heavy doeskins and
are quiet and are in better supply from recent i'm
portaions In ribbons there is great vitality of de-
mand. Plain STYLES especially are wanted. Colored
velves have advanced in price. The sales at auction
have been large, and realized good prices.
The feature of the trade most noticeable is the
great increase of sales on credit. The currency is
not yet such stable basis to justify credits as,
before the notes given fall due, it is very likely
change in the state of the money market may take
place to render payment of notes very uncertain. A
change in the currency will be made sooner or later
and when it does come the shock will be great The
only safe plan is to sell and buy for cash. until we get
to specie payments again.-Neic York Independent.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
From Louisiana-Reports from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 23.-Business contin-
ues active and increases daily.
Almost every negro taken before the City
Recorder is found to be possessed of some un-
lawful weapon.
An agent of a commercial house of France
has arrived here, and announcest to the planters
for the emigration of laborers from India and
China.
The Louisiana Legislature met to-day and
organized. No business has been done yet.
The Matamoras Ponchero says that the
Liberals are eight miles from there in force,
and that skirmish took place, resulting in
the killing of one Imperialist and the capture
of three others by the Liberals.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
Governor Humphreys Message TO the Mis-
SiSsiDpi legislature.

JACKSON, Nov. Ex-Governor Humphrey has sent
message to the Legislature recommending that negro
testimony be admitted in court that freedmen be en-
couraged to support their families and educate their
children, and the adoption of measures assuring him
of projections to tax freedmen for the support of help
less freedmen to force yagrants to engage in profit
able employment to pass militia law enabling the
militia to protect people against vagrant white
men and negroes, &C. He deems the passage of these
measures of vital importance and says they may Sc
cure the withdrawal of Federal troons
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1865-11-25
"A terrible explosion tooL H.,

"A terrible explosion took place in London,
England, on the 31st ultimo. The r.somo,or of 49,
London Gas Company, fully charged with GAS sud-
denly exploded, tearing in atoms several large
buildings completely that not one brick ,ros Ieft
standing upon another. People nearly a r,;1a otf
were violently thrown down. so severe was the sho,
Thirty men we're taken from the ruins, nine Of whom
were dead, and the remainder in a precarious con-
ditiou,