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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-10
DAILY DEMOCRAT.
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Monticello ~reioices in having . from thre'
to four husdred pound ben upos Der scnoo
)bosss. B3ET%fTH N
II. Clay Clinton has been appointed post
master at Birmin sham, vice W. +. Morn
removed. 49,
The Fall term oil instruction In the lows
Blind Asylum, located at Vinso'i, com
wenced on Monday last. Mw
The Mahaska county Agricultural Soci
city will hold It's annua! fair this week
commencing on Thursday.
Sixteen Baptist churches were repre-
serted last week a. the Association which
met II Hammond. Warrington count y
Washington Press.
John Ryan, one Of the young sillisn'
who several weeks ago committed . saps
on . young girl FROM D1buqne county che
WAS visiting a relative near Gilena, has
been sentenced 20 Eve years Imprisonment
in the Alton pcnitentiary.
The bububue 7Smss complains Of the 10
mep-e patches VI DStura N~tvGmonaum, ol
'Jimpson weed in tuas city - . disgrace,
aud lays the physicians have severe and
dangerous cases Of poisoning from 1t every
year. "a
John Carson of Wapello. Iowa, has re
sighed . third class $1,000 clerksh,p IL
the Quar- ermaster Generals O6ice at Wash
ington. He has been chosen Superintendent
Of the Potomac Gold and Silver Mining
Company at a salary Of : 1900 per year.
They are giving considerable attention e
hop culture in Jones county. About SO
acres are devoted to it near Monticello
The enterprise was started BY Mesers
Starks and DIaistt,et a ear ago last spring
hut many oil their neIghbors started this
year and all seem vel ple.sed With the
prospect. Ehe estimate yield for thci first
year is 1900 pounds per acre, and the
price is rom % to IS cents per %pouund.-
IL seem to be n pleasant aud profitable sin>
%ploymcnt.- K0unrel E.Yrsss.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-10
ASYLUM.

CT. MISREPRESENTATION FOR THE IN
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ton established and conducted by tie Sisters Of
Charity. Founded aug. 10. 1858. The insane.
Ep,l-ptic. &c. Of all dsnomics'ions, Of both sex
es and from ever state nrc al nitted. For terms,
etc. apply 20 te Sister Superior, or to DR. } X.
BAunUY. Attending Physician. MILDLY, A.,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-10
DIR. BjgclOw.

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and not suffer disease 10 remain in
your system. dishguringy your face
sd body besides destroying your
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-10

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thv scnsA,i"ns ahs' os,as u aic jesiphttsl and inv ger
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-10

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the Port Grape, 20. swsfnr m~tirai pfuffictie. rupe
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and child, .u.
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sold by druggist aud AL ff-i class dealer ne aivs
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article, impaired only by Mr.. srcer, direct fros n.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-10

LuNDEaL HOTEL.
FAONTlNG on WASHINGTON AVENUE
Sixth, Seventh and Green sts., ST. LOUIS.
~: Parks. Hatch, Felt ! Co. Proprietor.
The Daily DtueCRAY kent IN file
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17
THE LATE PRESTON KING.

Monday morning, at 80 o'clock, Officer
Kenney, of the Atlantic Dock Police, when
on duty there, saw bulky object floating
on the tide With the assistance of Ser
geant Geischer, of the same force, it was
secured, landed and found to be human
body. Capt Thompson was then notified,
and on arriving at the dock, where the body
had been placed, at once recognized it as
that of Hon. Preston King, and sent mes
sage to the Custom-house to announce the
fact
The body was somewhat decomposed, but
less SO than might have been expected,
having lain in the water for six months
The clothing, consisting of coat, vest and
pants, of dark blue cloth, overcoat, woolen
socks and calfskin boots, was frayed and
torn and otherwise mutilated, doubtless
by friction against the bottom of the river.
A cord was found over the inner coat, en-
bracing the shoulders and the waist as if
placed there to sustain some weighty sub
stance. The fact that weight had been
suspended was shown by the appearance of
the cording to which hung number of bro
ken ends. In the pockets of the coat and
pants were found pair of gold spectacles,
gold tobacco box, pocket knife and
pocket-book, but as the latter contained no
documents of any kind, Sergt. Thompson's
was the only recognition of the body until
the arrival of Mr.. Kings relatives, to whom
the news Of the discovery had been sent
Mr.. P. K. Webster, nephew of deceas-
ed, Mr.. Leydecker, of the Custom-house and
Mr.. Thatcher recognized the body at once
by the clothing and the articles found in the
pocketsN Y Tribune.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, Thursday, May 10, 1866
In the Senate, the House bill to author
ize the Vice-Aemiral of the navy to appoint
a Secretary, with the rand and pay of Lieu
tenant, was passed. A resolution calling
upon the Secretary of War for information
as to the intention of the Government with
regard to the Government works at Har-
per's Ferry, was adopted. The Bill to au-
thorize the coinage OF five cent pieces was
passed. The bill to impose 20 per cent.
ad ualorem duty on cattle imported into
this country was passed with an amend
ment exempting for ten days cattle already
owned by American citizens and now in
the British Provinces The resolutions to
prevent the introduction of cholera were
then taken up and discussed. The MORN
ing hour expired, pending the discussion,
and the Post-ofice Appropriation Bill was
taken up. Mr. NYE and Mr.. DooL1rrLE ad.
dressed the Senate
In the House the Constitutional Amend
ment from the Reconstruction Committee
was taken up Immediately after the reading
of the journal. A general debate followed,
and at 3 o'clock, according to previous no
tlce, the previous question was moved and
seconded, aud the main question put, res
ulttng in the passage of the joint resolu-
tion--yeas l2S, nays 81.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17
8radford geporter.
Towanda, Thursday, May IL, 1866.
THE MEMPHIS RIOTS.

1t is conceded by the newspapers publish
ed at Memphis, that the late terrible riots
in that city originated in the same spirit
which prompted the rufians of the South
to enter the rebel army, and had an object
similar in view to that of the rebel leaders
in attacking the Government. The Cop
perhead organs of the North are anxious
to make the impression that the negro was
the cause of the Memphis riot So he was
But in like sense the Union and Govern.
ment thereof were the cause of the late
war The ex-rcbel leaders of Memphis
hate the negro-intensely, devilishly hate
the freedmen, and thus it was that the riot
was originated The shareholders hated
the Government and the Union, and by
this hate were induced to war for their de-
struction In this consists the similarity
in the origin of the war and the Memphis
riots The police authorities of Memphis
are all rebels. 1t is made apparant that
the police officers all took part in the riot
that they robbed and then assassinated
negroes-that the stimulated the mob to
apply the torch to African churches, school
and dwelling houses. Innocent men, wo-
man and children of color were most brut-
ally treated, and after the mob had satia-
ted its rage on these, threats were made
against the white teachers of freedmens
schools, many of whom were compelled to
fly from Memphis at night to save their
lives
The condition eff public feeling-the
feeling among those lately in arms against
the Government, is the same all over the
South as that manifested in Memphis. This
feeling is directly engendered by the policy
adopted by Andrew Johnson and sustained
by a majority of his cabinet. If the Presi-
dent were to declare in so many words,
"Southern men, murder the freedmen, burn
their churches, schools and .d1oelling houses r'
he would not be more explicit than he is
by pursuing his vicious policy. And if
Jeff Davis is guilty of treason, Andrew
johnson is guilty of the innocent blood
shed at Memphis.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17
To the Soldiers Of Pennsylvania.
HAREIsBURG, Nav 4.

HARRISBURG, May H. 1866.
In obedience to the authority vested in
me by resolution adopted by the Conven.
ton of Soldiers, held in this city. on the
eighth day of March, 1866, l do hereby re.
quest the honorably discharged soldiers OF
Pennsylvania. to meet in their respective
Legislative districts, and elect delegates.
not exceeding five in number, to represent
their district in Soldiers Convention. to
be held in the city of Pittsburg, on Tues.
day, the fifth of June next, at ten o'clock,
A. M.
Where any Representative district com.
prlses more than one county, the manner of
electing the delegates is respectfully refer
red to the soldiers of the district. for such
conference as will result in fair represen-
tation of each county
Citizens who have borne arms in defense
of the nation against treason have especial
interest in the purpose of this Convention.
and it is desirable that as full representa-.
tion of the brave defenders of the country
as possible should be secured on this occa-
sion
j. F. HARTRANFT.
Late Brevet Major General, o. S.A.
Papers favorable to the cause will please
publish the above
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17

THE Bill TO LICENSE EATING HOUSES AND
REsTAURANTs.--At the last session of the
Legislature bill was reported in, and pas
sed the House of Representatives,, providing
that hereafter licenses to restaurants and
eating houses, shall not be granted by the
county treasurer of any county, but such
license, if granted, shall be issued from the
court quarter sessions of the several
counties, on the same terms and under the
same restrictions and regulations as are
applied to inns and taverns When this
bill reached the Senate it was strenuously
opposed by the interest involved and de-
feated
We published the bill last week, as hav-
ing become law, such, however. is not the
fact, and the law licensing eating houses
and restaurants remains as formerly.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17
TENNESSEE.

The Legislature of Tennessee having
passed an act more completely disfranchis-
ing Rebels, meeting of Union members
was held ON the evening of the Sd inst. to
exchange congratulations athereupon .at
which Gov. Brownlow spoke as follows
"But short time since, was visited by
Tennessee officer in an Arkansas Rebel
regiment, who told me that the Rebels had
no right to complain of the franchise bill ;
that he submitted cheerfully, and it was
within his personal knowledge that, if the
Confederates achieved their independence,
it was their purpose to disfranchise every
Union man in the South 1t is idle to talk
about the act disfranchsing Rebels being
Radical measure, inaugurated by Sum-
ner and Stevens at Washington. 1t is the
time -honored doctrine and practice of the
Revolution, who, at the close of that event
full struggle, disfranchised the Tories of
that day, who answer to the Rebels OF our
day. Loud cheering. My recollection
of the history of these times is, that both
signed bills disfranchising Tories. The
same was done, if mistake not, by the
Legislatures of Virginia and North Carolina,
Upon this platform, however, for the
first time since the Rebellion was begun,
we have all got together-Radicals, Con
servatives, Copperheads, weakened Union
men, and Rebels We Radicals are all for
the franchise law; the other classes named
are all for Johnson. 1t is not to be pre-
sumed that any would be for Johnson who
are not for his doctrines, and we know
that he inaugurated the doctrine in Tennes-
see of DISTINGUISHING Rebels. Among his
last utterance before he left here, same thir-
teen months ago, he declared that, If there
were but 5000 loyal men in Tennesses, they
should control the State and all the time
that this measure has been pending, he has
been represented, by those who have had
frequent interviews with him, as wanting
the Legislature to hurry up the franchise
law We are, therefore, upon his platform,
and hope to present not only 5000, but
ten times 5000, loyal Union men to gov
ern the State.
Let us then, one and all, keep our stand
upon the Presidents platform of governing
the States with loyal men, making treason
odious, and furnishing traitors. Upon this
platform took my stand long since and
here | will stand, and upon this intend to
fight it out, not only all Summer, but if it
takes the remaider of my natural life. In
this l am encouraged, knowing that all
good and true men at home stand by me,
and all good and true men abroad, includ-
ing the most talented, patriotic, and loyal
Congress which ever assembled in Wash
ington." Loud cheers.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17
WASHING TON LETTER.
WASHINGTON. NAV 10. lS6

WASHINGTON, May To- 1866
The congressional plan of reconstruction passed
the House of Representatives this afternoon at four
o'clock 128 to 81, more than three to one, in the
identical. form, as reported by the joint Commit
tee on Reconstruction, and goes to the Senate for
concurrence The Senate will beyond doubt
pass it promptly by a Constitutional majority,
when it will be submitted to the several States for
ratification Twenty-three out of the twenty-fv
loyal states now represented here, will unques-
tionably ratify this amendment, and Tennessee
and Arkansas having already passed state enact
ments of similar character, will no doubt ratify
it very soon, making within ,oo of the requisite
Constitutional number of states acquiescing in the
amendment then We must rely upon Delaware
and Kentucky, and nine of the rebellous states to
supply that ttcO, which have no doubt seeing the
unanimity of the northern states, and the example
of Tennessee and Arkansas, will not tarry long in
making up the full Constitutional majority, to
stitute this amendment part of the organic law
of the land. This presents the basis upon which
Congress is willing to reconstruct the late rebel
lious states, and upon which the people are to
pass judgment in the coming elections, as contra
distinguished from the Presidents plan of recon-
struction, which seems to be in substance, to re-
quire guarantees for the future, but to let the
representatives of those states back into Congress
and confer offices upon them, upon their taking
the test oath in q modified form, which almost
every rebel does not hesitate to do, and to recog-
nize the Governments of those states as properly
organized, although they completely under
rebel rule, and as intensely disloyal as they were
before the rebellion the only difference being that
the Government has by force of arms rendered
them less powerful Can there be any doubt as to
the result of the elections in the loyal north upon
such an issue2
The internal revenue, or tax bill, is made the
special order after the morning hour until disposed
Of thus far very little change has been made from
the bill as reported from the Committee of Ways
and Means, and it will pass the House with slight
alterations. This bill, and reconstruction disposed
of the only really indispensable bill remaining for
this session is the omnibus appropriation Thirty
days should suffice to accomplish this work, but |
have doubt the session will be prolonged to the
fourth of July.
There is great anxiety felt by Congress to devise
feasible plan for the equalization of bounties
to Soldiers. The great block in the way, is the
enormous sum of money which would be required
for this purposey trust something will be done
for this object before the adjournment.
am Yours, Truly,
CoBBE.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17

brought out on the trial Probst states
that he would have confessed to all the
murders before, bat he feared If he did so
he would be torn to pieces by the mob.
During the trial, and even at the time OF
his capture, he states that he had dispo-
sition to make confession, but the yells OF
the crowd when he first saw them fright
ened him into the belief that if they know
the extent of his crime all the police in
Philadelphia could not save him from their
clutches
Probst also states that he did not like to
go to the Court room during the trial, as
the yells of the crowd when he made his ap-
pearance on the street made deep and ter.
rible impression on him, and he much pre-
ferred the solitude of his cell
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17

The INDICTMENT OF JEFF DAVIS The in
dictment found last week at Norfolk against
Jefferson Davis, recites that he did on the
18th Of June, in the City of Richmond, with
force and arms, unlawfully, and falsely, ma
iciously and traitorou,ly compass, imagine
and intend to raise, levy and carry on war,
insurrection and rebellion against the Uni
ted States and in order to fulfill and carry
into effect his void traitorous designs, he
and great multitude of persons, whose
names are at present unknown, armed and
arrayed in warlike manner, did falsely
and traitorously assemble and gather them
selves together against the United States ;
aud did in warlike, hostile and traitorous
manner, array and dispose themselves
against the said United STATES of America
contrary to the duty, allegiance and fidel-
ity Of said Jefferson Davis, and against the
Constitution, peace, dignity and Govern
ment of the said United States, and against
the form of the statute of the United States
of such cases provided
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17
HON. z. MERCUR.

The following complimentary notice of
our Member of Congress, we find in the
Montoatr american. 1t is a deserved trib-
ute to his industry, and unswerving devo-
ton to principle "One of the most indus
trious and efficient among the working
members of Congress, is our own represen-
tative--Hon Ulysses Mercur. He is not
one Of those who make long speeches on
every question that comes before the
House, but he is ever watchful of the pub
lie interest and the claims of his district
and when the occasion requires it, he
speaks briefly and to the point On the
outside of this paper we present our read
ers with his remarks on the Provost Mar.
shaps Bureau, and we feel assured that
public opinion in this quarter will accord
with his views Judge Mercur, by his
fidelity to the principles of loyalty, free
dom and justice by his earnest words ant
consistent votes, has truly and ably rep
resented the majority of his district, and
merited and plsudit, "well done good and
faithful public servant" If proof were re
quired to establish his unAat'ring devotion
to the principle upon which he was chosen
or his claims to the confidence and support
Of the Masses the bitterness of rebels anC
traitors and the venom of copperheadism
breathed against him, were sufficient"
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17
State Regimental Flags.

By joint Resolution of the Legislature,
approved May, 1861, it was provided that
the Cover, ,r procure Regimental Stan
dards for AL the regiments in Pennsylvania,
and that after the rebellion they be return
ed to the Governor and carefully preserved
by the State. A meeting was held at Har-
risburg on the 10th of last month, by Off
GERS of the Legislature, and officers of the
Executive Department at Harrisburg who
have been in Military service, when it
was
Resolved, That the ceremony Of the recep-
ton, for preservation among the State ar
chives, of the flags that were presented by
the State to the Pennsylvania regiments in
the late war against the rebellion, be con-
Quoted by His Excellency, Governor A. G..
Curtin, on the 4th day of July, A D. 1866, in
Independence Square, Philadelphia, and
the Chairman of this meeting shall appoint
committee representing the different mil
itary divisions of the Commonwealth, of
persons who have lately been in the militia
ry service of the United States, to assist his
excellency, the Governor, in inaugurating
and conducting the ceremony of the flag re-
ception.
The following named gentlemen were ap-
pointed committee for the Thirteenth Di-
vision
Thirteenth DiUision General H. j. Ma
dill, Towanda, Gen. R. G. Cox, Liberty,
Tioga Co.
The committee were to meet in Philadel-
phia on the 18th inst, for the purpose of
making definite arrangeme nts for the occa-
sion.
Governor Curtin extends special invi-
tation to all privates and officers, in SER
vice during the rebellion, to be present
and take part in the cermonies on the 4th
of July.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17

Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS AT FORTRESS Mos.
ROE Mrs. Jefferson Davis has taken up
her quarters inside the fort, at Fortress
Monroe, as the guest of DIR. Cooper, post
surgeon. The doctor, it will be remember
ed, is not only the medical adviser of the
Confederate ex-President, but also flu. nish-
es him with meals from his own table.
The restrictions under which Mrs. Davis
has been permitted to visit her husband
bind her not to use any influence or con-
tribute any aid to the rescue of Mr. Davis
or his release, otherwise than through the
proper Government channels. The indul-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17

n4- Gen. Fisk, now at Memphis for the
purpose of investigating the facts attend
ing the late riot, has signifed his inten tion
to have all the negro churches rebuilt in
better style, and will see that the city foots
the bill of damages committed by the mob.
he advertizes for negro carpenters, masons
and laborers to do the work. The Posi-
says number of gentlemen have received
anonymous letters, warning them to leave
town.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17

ssT Sterling King, the hor,e-thief who
accused himself, a short time since, of be-
ing the man who murdered President Lin
coin and attempted the murder of Secre-
tary Seward, has committed suicide by
starvation. Having been rebel spy dur
ing the war, he turned horse-thief at it's
close, and after successful career of some
months, was captured at Louisville on a
charge of stealing horses in Ohio, and
placed in Jail to await the requisition of
Gov. Cox.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-05-17

BE- Col. Benteen, late Of the United
States Army, recently purchased a farm
near Atlanta, Ga, which he was improving
for permanent residence. On the 9th
inst. he was assaulted by four armed men,
who demanded his money and his horses.
The Colonel ress ted but was overpowered,
after receiving three pistol shot wounds.
The ruffians then secured their booty and
escaped