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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

need u more. t-t he had in .raversi1g both
Con;.ac'rs constantly felt a hunger FOR y
tncn9ug' Knowledge uf Chemistry ard Ge
o'oEt .sery good housewife, ani every
soe'abc farmer needed ala acquaintance
w,h thee. Aud yet The great beauty oi
these - branches Of study consisted 10 the
TACT thstpeTeons were not apt 10 cease the
study ofth.m when be left school. The
classics we're son forgotten and neglected
because hey we're not we'll studied and they
we're notwell stu died because they would
be Of no snbsequcns use.
lie ws sorry to sec teachers making
tae'r vocstions stepping stone from youth
TO manned or Wcmsnhood instead OF max
ing It . sasiness ios life, and no believed
the tendescy Of sucn meetings q theirs was
u make teaching henosable aud permar ent
AMI to elevate it 10 profession.
The qses.ion-"Should Moral and Relig
ious Inairuction be Given in Common
schools f-Wss fully discussed. The gen.
era' 5eelilg was in favor Of the question, but
the amer In which such instruction should
Oe gwen waA not mentiUned
A shot exercise in gymnastics was foliowss
ed oy seautiful and eloquent essay on pri-
mary inaruction BY Miss johnson, Of Nor>
,nal
Eveniss exercises were opened by song,
aI'er which Capt. Blodgct, Of Rockford, de-
iivered an address; the main points Of which
were nos very clear or important.
Song ~'Good Night"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
OrrieE or THE Noltru WESTERN


NI1tAL LFE INstkANtA IUNPANY,
CHICAGO, Dec. 2Tth, 1866
/. G. WILSON, Esc.. Davenport. Iowa:
TtGr SIR Yours of The 25,h. co.e,i,.r
the article IN the Davenport Gaz6tte, i, IA
hand. We were much surprised At the an
dicHy with which sucn statements wer,
made, and felt hccess.lnted to con,radc e,
them. This we have dome IN as simple aud
courteous \ manner ns possible. and rctn il
the dignity of the company. We hope * u
will treat this subject with dignity; r,fain
ing from course that would reduce you IT,
. level with su"h man, and in so do.t,s
you will sustain fully the reputation ol
yourself aud the company
Truly yours,
CnAs. B. lIoLxrs,
Secretary
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e A u CT Il (!

DH y. T. BAssETr. memb0 OF the Anerican Medt
cal Asocation, treats CAxch in ail it, FERNS as :
SrscsaI1T. with . new and Srsclslc RsxHDr, thai
curesCs disease cesainl, ~ other diseases yield
to thsIf appropriate remedie.
loceiry, In pcfson or BY letter. b eolicted by al
suffering from Cai Ger, and y every member Of the
the Medical Profession.
Oeice, Room No. II Lomnrd Dlock, Chicago, III.
r D. Drawer No. 6t02 dec46-d4w&wiy
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

oNE PiarLK rs A BIEMisH, two pimp'cs are
. modification, three pimples are disgust,
but four or more pipples are truly distress
ing 70 any one. Pamer's Vegetable Cos~
motto Lotion ia the severe gn remedy for al
such afil aions.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

]. q. q. +. FEsriyAL New Years Ere
Dee. 3lst, this ,rd,r will hold their fest, al i,
which promises To be well worth Attending
The evening viii be taken up with specch-
e., songs b. the "Ciy Glec Club" piome
nnd;nr, aud the eat ing of oysters, turkey
and o.her good things. Y ung ard vl Gao
Everything wild be conducted on the most
approved scale, and to The en- ire sa,isfac-
ton Of those attending. II will be hell in
Le Claire Hall.
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NAN TE D.

0EvERAL SOLICITORS FOR A FIRST
y Class Fire 1ns. Co. Men Of age and exper
ienee preferred. None need apply without good
recommendations LUTHER I EADS,
noll Land Agent. over r. o. Davenport. Iowa
VI,INTER ENrLUYMENr-s9o PER MONTH.
w and Expense. Paid Male and Female Agen,s,
to introduce a NEW AND USEFUL INVENTION.
o. abe0lu,e utility in every household Agente pre-
fes srinp 70 woYk on commission frOm &2U to
$50 pct day For full partcu ars enclo-e stamp and
address, w. g. WILSON Co..
dccqe dsm Cleveland. Ohio.
o. n n 10 &9sD PER MON IN, and all Expenscs
yIVU Paid. We want Agents, male and female.
everywhere. to whom wi.l psy the above salary.
or give large c0mmipsioE. Dmeinees entirely new,
permanent. and very desirable For fnl particulars
address With stamp, q. W. JACKSON & Co.
Iec22 dgm II Routh st Baltimore, Nd.
VyANTED-AGENTS-ss to saoo FER MONTH
w for Gentlemen, aud Us 70 SIS for Lr.es, every
where, to introduce the Common Sense Family sew
Ing Machine, improved and perfected II Will hem.
fell. stitch. Quilt bind braid AMI cmbroider hc,uti-
fully-price uuly $o1-makn- the elastic rrk stitch,
and fully war, antsd for three years We lay the
Above wages y comm ssiun. from which twice that
amount can he made. Address or call nn BOW
ERS 4 CO. Oiice M. 2sj Sout Fifth Street, Pniia-
dephia. Pa All letters answered promptly. with cir
euars and terms. dccl-d&wlm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

I.o Q r. u IL 'eg II III ,,ng or
Scott Lgdse, y >, - eeaia-, ,c 10.
loving otli e,s we're tisc N r. ID sanr
;.rm: v. T. Enis. y. g.. Per ao'd>
schmidt. V. g.; HERNIA, Bloc. r. s.:
Miorrs G9ldireidrich, p, s.; lIenry Techin-
tin, Treas. Fred. Nil.r, Jacob Malehau,
Trustees
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OsficE OF Tur Nonrm- WESTERN
MUTUAL LlVg insurance CoMrAsY.
cufcacn Drr o-Ib iScr

CuicAGo, Dtc. 27th, 1866.
T. 6. WILSON. ESQ.
Dear Str;-We seni you letters signed
by oar trustees, who have been notified d,
th, iJc'onS article referred to- We desire
you to AVOID all bad language, and m,nt,n
the dignity OF the company by not coasI->
s~endi"g 10 n>e such 6iit'"'yate ~ used py
the hbetcr OF this Company. The state
ments of our directors who nre well known
hy the business men al yo@r city. will fully
coun'eract tho evil effects designed by iis
dJamer. Truly yours.
Mr.glf IAUw,
Pres dent
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

NEw YEAn-isG1. Over 100 different
styles Of Diaries fer 1867 for sale At the
Bs-k. Stationery. Picture and Picture
Fame Store Of Luse Il Griggs, 55 Perry ST..
near the Post Office
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

VIZ call particular attention to the four
column article Of the Northwestern Nutua,
Lie lbs. Co.. Of Chicsgo end sso to tie
letters Of the President and Secretary fully
suhstantiating the sountness Of cur Home
Institution. which Il well worthy Of the
confidence oC the public.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
FOR SAL. .

A HOUSE CONTAINING TEN ROOMS,
"A within five squares Of the Post O!Ice, with
good out buildings &c Price ~. 500. Apply to
ELDRtDGE Il BRO,
n,27-dtf Land Agents, Virie's Block.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

CAnsivaL tonight and every night aulv
d,y during the Holidays at Willscn's over
q new and iine selection of watches. aid fac
jewelry just Gee ved direct from New York,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

FuLL OF Rousns.-Ihe Musca,ine Jour
nal complains bitterly about the great nun
Der Of roughs, Plug uges and rapscallons
that infest that ci'y. II is bad for that
nlace
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

csa l.a'le.As - SIP c.6c Tor ghe. u,at srn
son: ara Neui ig'a. l.etiectraly destroys
oil poison in the blood. and performs rad.
lcsl cure. Ecid testimonials elsewhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
s-sl.s -.
lslEll.

In tails city. on Friday. u. G as, NJ O'Clock,
A., ~. of inflammation OF the lungs, HENRY II.
NUS
The funeral will axe place tomorrow after.
noon st o'clock. from the residence Of MIR.
Weise. on Fourth street, between Scott stree,
and Western Avenue
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

WE must needs be clothed, and in order
to fully appreciate the value Of clothing it
should hc made by Robt Krausc. For good
substantial mate,i.l and make, dress suits
and furnishing goods our friend Robert
stands 4 number one
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$.

LEYSTONE SOCIETY.-TilERE WILL NJ a
N Meeting OF the Keystone society nj the o.Iice oi
John N. Crav s,rd. Saturday cvering. Dec. .? h.
At clock. All rarlsylyaciaus are invited TO At
tend, dec s.-dfd
TNHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING or THE
j Stockholders of the First Nariopai Bank ~ Dav-
export, viii be held al the Bunk raesday. the - h
day Of January 1861, ~ O'clock p M, fof the elect
ION OF Directors for th1 ensuihg
IRA NJ. CLIFFORD, Cashier.
Inrrs Iii n
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Card of { hnak..
Read what prominent citizen of Daven

port says:
DAVENPORT. Nov. IA, 1865.
DIR. John II. Blood Dram Sin Ii af
lords me great pleasure to give in my ,esti.
nony in favor of Iallcmand's Rheumatic
and Neuralsia Specific, having given 1t u
trial and been greatly benefited thereby. -
For long time ! vas afflicted with the
Rheumatism. aud sought relief st the hands
oi the best physicians. and also 10y using
numerous patent medicines which we're said
to be intallIbie remedies. but i,hout any last
ing benefit. Al list, was induced 10 try
LalIeuand's 6pccilic, and shortly aficr, 10
ny surprise and plsasnss. found myselGrap.
Idly sopeesing. lconsinusdto 70 take Il lew
weeks end The result - . pssssct end per
ms"sns curs. must earnestly urge al who
ere similarly afflicted to try this remedy
4 conaider u psiccless me,iicine.
Yours truly.
.1csrpn ,C .,c-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

Nav illussnAsos.--By . p,tented pro-
oess Of distillatien, &C., new burning auid
is no~ made from bes,ine and nap,hs, and
. much brighter light, it is claimed, 10 pro
duced a greatly reduced cost, and with .
positive security against explosions. This
new fuid is known as carbon fluid, and ~
rnanuisctused in this State By D.S Ilawley &
Co.. for whom Messrs. II. Z. & d. D. Blown.
Of LeClairc, are agents This Gil is now for
sale hy dealers in this city and elsewhere,
and viii be furnished wholesals in any quan-
litiss on orders directed to D. s. Hawley 4
Co., LsCIsire. Iows. novl5-dif
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

PAIN Soar, ON In VIZ W!spsoR
fuEs tfyCrRssE. PkTn' COSMETIC.
Tho mos. popular, most pure and desirable ,arie-
ties now before the puhlic.
OUR PALM SOAP
is nn entirely new preparation, and is made from
Palm oi;. hcach,i without acids chemicals of ary
kind warranted pure. Itis the uns nrsr
Burnham. u Van Setback. Chicago. wholesale
sgents ior the Northwest; Sold by druggists every
where. Manufactured hy Mekconc. Van Uansan &
Co. ~ South trout street th adrphia, ana Chas.
Mckeone. ~ hare ny ST. New York. ep2srm
$50 rAR FiRsr TuAr lTnAs 40 SFcoxp. -
This remark applied 10 The famous Yncht
"Amcr'ca. is 'qua'ly appropriate t, John
&. B,kcr a Cos Pure medicinal Cod I.iv-
er Oh"
1t is the Official specific oi the proie sson
for all consutnpt,vc aud scroinlous mlladics,
liability, etc. joins g. B,KrR 4 Co,
.ls Market street, Phla.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

The Demand Cor Roeers Fragrant Oim
totsne Is becoming Immense. No Dentriiice
Introduced IN the market has gwen 81 much
satisfaction. The popular exclamation is
what delightful article Cieanscs the
Teeth perfumes the breath and is perfectly
harmless. No J,s-asc can ever attack the
Teeth when purified by the use OF the Fra>
grant Oloutonne.
Sold by all Druggists, PcrlumIrs and
Fancy Goods Dealers
TO TO rUE bESr.-tso 10 BRYANT, STRAIT
ton 4 Merrill Davenport Commercial Co,
tegc, to get = thorough practical basincs.
education, or to hec,.me good sound telc-
graph operator. For circulars address (cn.
closing sta'nps) Bryant, Strattpn & Merrill,
Davenport, Iowa. dwly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
THE E'I.OssEyCE:
SEWING MACHINE
TsaE FLORENCE
SEWING MACHINE:
THE FLORENCE
SEWING: MACHINE;

VIII do eisi'y all family and tailoring work on ono
ath tile ei't" m iclsnc. They are strong and finely
fB.rhcdih"ir motions are all positive there are %
sirn.s To aa, of order While Toy strength dura-
billy and beauty Of design VIII bear, aud Invite
cemparisoh Win afiy other mathnc..
- Applications. ior Agency should enclose
stamps dcc.s-dH
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

nN HAND AND FbR SALE RY
~ X. NJ. PKETrYMEN.
Dec IL. 1865 dim
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT.

MATHEWS VENETIAN HAIR DYE
known and used over - years. Daily increas-
ing in public favor. Complete in one bottle -
No wash. No trouble. l,ocs not crock or stain.
Produces a lustrous black or brown, as desired
Does not injurs the hair. Prioe. IS cents sold
by Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers ia24dly
cOWless Pile nmd nuusmor Care.
~ Warranted the only sure and perfect cure for
lies, LEPROSl. .SCiujFt la, SALT KiIEI NJ and
all Diseases oi the kin For Internal and External
tse. All dealers viii return the money in every rnsc
OF failure. No ctscs Of allure in le- iumors the
Lrst wears. Prepared by HENRY u. EoW L. a.
Prince st.. Boston. Sold cNrtt WHERE. o.tli-ip4.l
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

CsTN NOTICES.

Ut. rEaPLr, Gardener ami Florist, cor.
4th AND Main ~ts., fruit All ornamental
trees. .nY2slv
SKATERS viii bear in mad that Capt An
dress will have another Grand Carnival to
morrow evening.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
The littnoI- X Mississippi Canal
G'OnvemtiOm.

Our 'eror, o. yesterday Of the proceedings
Of this Convention, closed at the adjourn
mem fr dinner the Convention re assem-
Ll at ha'f past two clock. when the com.
mittes on resolutions presented their report,
as 70 VS.:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
.josEPn A. LsClaInr.

HoILowAY's Puts ASD O,Nrusxr.-
Sprains, 'iis'ocaiions, &c Neither opode.
doc l'n'nen', nor ary other cmbrocn,ion can
equal the efficacy which chaIaetvrize tne.c
essential ve.c.ahie extracts IN the cures OF
sfrains. strains, wounds. bruisi s,contusions,
or d'Slocaiions, &c. They nre uaequalled
Tor alleviatlng paln. reducing incal nliainma
ton. aud pioanoiing n rapid cure. S4li by
oil Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
Ne w FIR M.
e. ROlFF,
L.A.y.D .aGE.v'TS.

OrSrcz % Door SouSa oS FsRsr NATIONAL bASs'
Max Sfaesf.
1rAvE FOR SALE 80 IMPROVED FARMS
III in Scott and sdjoiniog counties. Whd
lasd and City property ct sli knds. A..
Will sttena 10 I'll business pertaiotsg 70 the
Real Estate. deeiso"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
Secretary.

MILLIONS PAnA'iss i.osr-Nsw EpIItoS-wi .h
explanatory notes. b, liurd ~ Hugh,on, sold
bv {. e. flu inner
Nothirg need tc sad he d ar pubic
as u John Mil,on's gre poctical p due
ton-pa,alSc Lot l. ,sas nndard aS
the works cf Shakespeare or Byr4 n, and ~
well known. What We d Size t. slv 10 the
reader /, that the crterIrising ublishing
house above named. hncrcnt'y hroieh'
ont ncw and splendid print i und bound
edition. 1t no: cn'y ony surla.s .ses all FOR
mer editions in tic yle i, which it is is
sued. but it has another important recon-
mcndauon in its copi us foot noes, whi.h
are explanatory e the moro obscure word
and passages and which greatly add TO the
excellence of the work. This edition oaghl
10 be found in every library. Sold by {. &.
Piummcr-42 Brady st.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
Great secrets

fN CATCHING ALL FUR ANIMALS MINK.
l Mushrai. Otter. Sc. luu can ei.her etlce or com
pei them 10 trap. This l. ~ inhr-. bat simple
and ea-y method, and mrci- vi Il gtrai srrc Sc
Sent printed 90. 81 V. j zee y. for artificial bait
Address T.. MEssER. Mc,huei. Mass box y.
Dec. 2O-d5w.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

Nsw SEWING MACHINE We v ish te call
the attention Of al those wishing to pur-
chas. anything in the Sewing Machine line
to the advertisement Of the New American
Elastic Stitch Sewing Machine. This lae
invention possesses on the modern improve
rnsnts and answers the purpose of any sew
ing machine now manufactured. II only
costs fifteen dollars, and, Of co.isc, is within
the reach Of nearly every household. 1t
performs ell the duties Of tic most costly
cabinet. and practically. is as valuable -
From . personal acquaintance with ihc Pres
idcnt Of the company, We can assure all who
send orders, that they will bc honcrably and
satisfactorily deal, with. Rad the advcr-
t,semcnt carefully.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

G /. 7 i sTE ii =.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

Dr.. FAnRARp the we'll known Spanish
Physician, will open his new Office opposite
tho Davenport National Bank. on Brady
street, mex, door TO DR.. Miner, the Dentist,
where he may bc consulted daily from +?
a. y. TO ) +. ~, or all chronic diseases
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

GRocsRiEs Tor tho holidays at Parks &
Hosmes's. on Brady street CoiTees, teas,
sugars of the best quality canned fruits Of
all kinds, havorinc extracts, jsiiies, pickles,
sauces, &C., can bc found at their establish.
ment. They always keep ercry thing in the
line Of choice family groceries that can be
GATED for. and fer quality and p'icc u.ry de-
" competition. Corner Brady ard Fourth
str% cts.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
Apples /! Apples! /:

Inn RARRELS CHOICE CLARK SNHLLE
OUV Jannitan Apples on hand and Cor sale by
X. II. PRETTYMAN.
December II. 1s66-dlm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

BLoSpiS, the famous Frenrhman, crossed
the Niagara river. near The Falls, on slen>
der ropc. stretched from shure to shore. II
was remarkable exploit; but it was moth
ing compared with the wonders PEI formed
every day 10y the Eclectic Cleanser Ey
cry hou,ekeeper shuuld have t.
Sold By all ,lrucyiSts arl f,rar.rs
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
skates

DECEIVED THIS MORNING FROM NEW YORK
II the following styles Of Skates, SAs roeA. Nsw
YoRK CLuR. MnsITuR. Gi.sEY QrrrN, CESTgAL pAnK
BosToN RucKsR SiisER STAR.
McCOSH ODiORNE,
de.13 -df % BRADY Stree;
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

"AccIpgNrs will happen in the hes, Il
famiies,' and those housewives who n,c
sagaciou, enough 10 keepa supply OF tie
r Hectic Cleans SER IN the house, have Il
hand the means OF removing to un>ishsly
stains wh,cn viii intrudc themsc selves in tie
most careful households
Sold by all druggists and groecrr.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

ro-Day's Advertisements.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28


TnE CAsM CONVENT oy. The conven :
ton Al Rock iAsnd yesterday was beyon
question, great success. Itis very s,ldom
that We see gathered tos, her IN earnes,
counsel so many me OF science. brain and
influence as on thi &C ,asion All tho eoun-
ties along the line Of proposed improvement
and all the leading cities OF Northern Hi
uois. Southern Wisconsin, and this section
OF Iowa had delegations present which were
made up Of their most ener getic and enter
pris,ng citizens. There is no dodsing tho
conclusion that this ell ,rt on the part of the
people, which we have been talking about
and urging upon sheir attention 20 long.
wiA result in something suhssssGA. There
no longse sesnaias shadow Of doubt ss to
the feasibility Of . canal across from La
Sale to DAvenport. OF one from the waters
cf Lake Michigan via Rock River. Sc;en.
tific men Of undoub.cd qualifications have
explored the entire country and understand
its character thoroughly. Instead Of sind-
log serious obstacles with which TO con-
tend, they find that Nature has made the
most favorsb'c arrans semcnis in behalf Of
mssn iicent scheme Of iaternal improves
mants all through this Mort INV, stern Valley.
All that remains is to keep At work urging
matters on 10 completion.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
All. kl<spS Os,
r. ~ fRER Ae,prsy Ns<,
DAVENPORT AND ROCK ISLAND.

The Florence is the only machine cxtant havnr a
reversible feed, which enable. the operator 10 Nv
either Ia the right or ltit NJ and the only
chine that makes apcriccty elastic seam alike on
each eide Of he faDf.c
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
skaters Attention,

EOR THE CELERe lTED BhONDiS
IL SKATES. with ankle suunurt, a"d also the
latest styles of American a.d Gsrmaa, IN great
variety cali at the siute of
decl2-dtt StGkLES & PRESTON.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28
TnE Dgs MONIES STATESMAN suggests that

LIE DES MONIES SrATESMAu suggests that
the recent sale , { the Register of that place
TO Mills. was ne FOR purpose. Palmer
is not one OF the KIND OF men who Give up a
good thing ui;hoa. an object. aud the Stats
Nsra suggests IN oljcc. n this cas- which s
ut least plausible. II SAYS:
with all Difference to the statement of
the s"a'nr EDITOR. that he desires u DC re-
lievcd from the atduous dut cs Il ,hc me
oilsnical and financial administration Of the
Paper, We regird lhe iuiure state printing a.
having quite as muc.i to do with tls's change
- tie ica>0ns offered. Brother Palmer has
had the State printing quite as long any
oac man should have Il. Having bl his
course politically lost caste TO some exten,
~lthin the last ,ear, aud being apprised OF
brother Mus aspirations for the place. \
strong and probably successful competitor.
he has made a virtue OF necessity end c,n
cluded by partial safe of hi interest to be
content with division Of the profits Of state
printer under the name Of Mills"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

RIVER laPaovnasSr coSvESrroy AT Sr
Loyis.-Wch have ar ajy called the attcn.
ti,n OF oar readers to the fast tn It a conven.
ton OF the pcopc of the Mississippi Valley
has been called TO assemble at St Louis, on
the 18th day Of Fsbruiry nex,. The
st Louisans are wide awake-indeed they
arc. They had their rcprcs entatives IN the
canal convention yesterday, in tho persons of
Capt. u. White, Of the Peoples line Of
steamers; Capt Mason. Of the Northern
Line Packe. Co. and Alderman Henry C.
Brockmeyer- The dc!cga.,s came for the
purpose OF attending he convention. and
consulting with Gen. Wilson rf the Rapids
Survey. with reference to the coming s..
Louis convention. ST. Louis men are de>
tcrmined not to lose sight OF their interests.
as connected with the trace Of the great
valley Of the Mississippi. The people
Davenport are invited 10 participate on the
l2,h Of February convention at St. Louis
and i, is 10 be hoped that .ull delegation
will be sent. LIT us strike lands vi h the
merchants Il that and every other city in
this valley, that Will make an effort 10 secure
the improvement Of our great natura nigh
waJ to the Southern makes aud the ocean.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-28

JACKSONVILLE, H., Tuesday, Dec. 25.
The Association assembled in the Conere-
gational church at 10 o'clock, and w1> called
to cider by the President. ). II. W hi:e,
Prin. Of the Chicsgo High School.
His opening address VAS IN sulogy Of our
free schools and an advocacy Of The free
High School and Univers,ty system, With
an apparent partiality for the study Of Eng
llsh Literature and xSdern Languages in
stead of the Classics.
After the appointment Of committees the
Association adjourned till afternoon.