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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

NEw ILLUMiNATcR.-By pstented pro-
cess Of distillation, &C., new burning fluid
10 now made from bezoine and naptha, and
. much brighter light, it 10 claimed. is pro-
duced At greatly reduced cost, snd with .
positive security against explosions. This
new fluid is known ss carbon fluid, and 10
manufactured in this Stat. BY D.S. Hawley L
Co., for whom Messrs. II. E. 1 ID. b. Brown,
Of LeClaire, are agents. This oil is now for
, sale BY dealers in this city and elsewhere,
and will be furnished wholesale in any qusn-
titles on orders directed to d. s. Hawley &
Co LeClaire, Iowa. novl5-dtf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

RIVERSIDE MAGAZINE, FOR You've Folks
: Messrs lIurd & IIoughton, the popular
publishers Of the Riverside Press. have
Just brought cut the first number of their
new magazine FOR the young folks. 1t is a
gem. IL is calculated TO satisfy the taste o!
the young people, both in subject matter
and illustrations. IL commands some Of the
very best Ia ent in this country such
wllteis as Jac Ii Abbott, "vieux Mou.tachc,'
;. q. W. Berlamn, +. X. Goulling, II. L.
Scu''dcr, aad others. The illustrations arc
by II. l.. stephens and other talented artists,
The cover is splendid chrome. The entire
work indicates that the enterprise has been
taken in had wiil.s, spirit that is bound to
succeed. fr sale by Z. q. Plummcr.-
Don't iail to ret copy.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

SCENE IN -Strangcr-Have you
good, strong porter about the house p
Clerk eagerly we have the strong
est one about tho place. Stranger-ls he
intelligents Clerk-Yes. Stranger-One
point more; do you consider him fearless
that is, bold and courageous? Clerk-As
for that matter, l know he is; he would not
be afraid Of the devil himself. Stranger
Now Mr.. Clerk, If your porter is intelligent
enough to find room No. III, fearless
enough to enter, and strong enough to carry
my trunk which is tiled with clothing from
Sam Perry's popular clothing emporium to
the depot-just send him up and Ill pay
charges.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27
Fire * E.fgPatn:ny

For protection from the above, call on X
SIMPSON co. and take out Policies in
those first ass Insurance Companies repre-
sentcd by them. Where the assured par.
ticipate in the Profits Of the companies
without incuring any liability. Office No.
A. Brady ST. pr6>dly.
HILLS HAIR DYE, 30 cents black or
brown instantaneous. nstural. durable, beau
tiful. reliable, indeed the best in use, has been
before the public over fifteen years, Is the
cheapest, containing a. much us the usual
dollar sizes. Derot No &C John street,
New York City. Sold by all Druggists,
patent medicine, periumery and fancy
goods stores everywhere. juncl dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

CHRIsrMAs AT THE ORPuAN's IioME.-
More than four hundred children at the
Home were ma'ic happy on Christmas
through the ciFors Of the Superiat. ndent
Ma,ron and teachers, assissted hv tie liber-
aliy Of our cilizcns and that Of the patriotic
ladies' Of other Iowa cities and towns Iwo
lar-c Christmas trees and four tables were
needed TO store the numerous gifts, which
consi ted Of books, toys. pictures aud every
variety of articles of wearing apparel.
The donation of provisions was much
mo'c than was sufficient To- the entertain.
mcnt Thus showing that the people Of
Iowa are ever mindful Of their pledged duty
to those who left their families and homes
70 overthrow armed Secession and if need be
to lay their lives upon the altar Of Rcpubl-
can liberty.
addresses were made by Dr. Cochran,
Superintendent of the Home, and by Rev. j.
NJ. Strong. Agent Of the American Sunday
School Union. The distribution of presents,
which process occupied nearly three hours,
each child being called out by name. was
enlivened by the singing Of several pieces
by the children The whole occasion was
one long to be remembered The managers
Of the institution deserve great credit for
their efforts. The sirging Of the children
was a very pleasing feature Of the pro.
grammc and reflects much credit upon tn e
teachers for their efforts in this department
of the education Of the ch ildren.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27


An ACCEPTABLE Girr. The firm of Dix
on 4 Son seemed to be especially favored-
Yesterday we mentioned the fact Of our
t'icnd llcrren receiving a very valuable
cane, and last eveiing the senior member,
Mr.. }. +. Dixon, showed us n still more
valuable one a heavy, black. gold headed
cane - presented to him with the compli-
ments OF the employees of his sales room
This gift is valued At the nice little sum Of
forty dollars; but is especially priced by Mr..
Dixon as testmonia. of the respect OF the
donors. whose names are all neatly engraved
upon the head, and on the top is his own
name and date Of presentat on. Mr.. Dixon
may well be pleased with such gift
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

GaAnD MAsQusaAps CAnnlvAL tc.Nie M
at Capt. Andreas' Skating Park. The ice
is in splendid condition, the Park will DO
brilliantly illuminated and gay time m.y
expected. 1o-morsow ana6ooo . oksseria |
matinee. Stfassss's Dsass Band % bott,
occasions.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

TEE KvER. intense cold Of last
night closed the river at this point ard We
may now look for an early crossing. or in
other words free bridge which sill greats
ly benefit the business Of the city. The
river closed below here. at Rockingham, on
Inn.4lav
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27
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RHarunra 'bc fe.l val Of The l. o. O. F.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27
Great Secrets

IN CATCHING ALL FUR ANIMALS = MINK,
Murkrat, Otter. &C. You can either entice or com
pei them to traps, This e no hnmbug. but simple
and easy method, and meets with great success
Sent printed for A. with recipe for artificial bait
Address y. MESSER, Methuen. Mass box %.
Dec aU-dGw.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27
skaters Attention.

EOR THE CELEBRATED BLONDl
II SKATES. with ankle support, and also the
latest styles Of American AID German. in great
variety, call at the store of
dccl2-dtf Sl,kLES / PRESTON
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

fALh Soar. tLD In Wrrr~op
Fras StYrrRtsT, PrInotirx Cosuyrrr
Tho mos. popular most pure and desirable yaric.
ties now before the public.
OUR PALM SOAP
isan entirely now preparation, and II made from,
Pnlm Oil, beached wihon. ncids or chemicals OF asy
Kind warranted pure. II is the vrnY nfsr-
Bnrnhams y Van Setback. Chicago, Wholesale
agents ior the Northwest SOLD by druggist. every
where. Manufactured by Ncheone Van Hasran &
20, y. south Front street Phi'sdelphia. ani Chas
Mckconc, ~ Barclay st, New York. sp2,.Gm
MuJANlkD' The gtca: success Of this
delicious pertumern the comparative brief
time 1t has been before the public, does
not surprise US; as a right rich, delicate
and lasting perfume, il has no superior, and
wc think NJ equal. For sac nv all the prin>
cipal druggists Htlminoioa DAILY Com
mcrcidi.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

BLospiS, the famous Frenchman, crossed
the Niagara river. near the Falls, on slen>
d(vtopr. stretched from shore to shore. II
- remarkable exploit but il was moth
og compared with the wonders performed
every day by the Eclectic Cleanser Ey.
cry hou,ekeeper should have t.
Sold by ali ,Irugrists and ,roer-a
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

"Wny Is 1t that 50 many American wo
man die at an age when they should be in
ihe prime OF life = is often asked The an.
swer is easy. Household drudecry breaks
them down completely. The best way for
our house Keepers to tighten their daily la
bor. and thus prolcng hie is 10 use the he
icc,ic Cleanser IL is wilhoat nm equal.
Sold by all druggists and yrorcrs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

NEw YEARS Presents = For rich, rare
and beautiful silver ware, both solid and
plated. VIC know Of no more appropriate
place to 60 than to c. T. W.bb's store on
Second street. Mr.. Webb haa- the happy
faculty Of buying such things at the lowest
gold prices; in all cases purchasing from
first hands, and giving his customers the
benefit thereof. satisfied that quick sales
and small profits should be the traders mot
to. His stock Of goods is such as will
bear the closest scrutiny, and his prices defy
competition. His present stock is selected
with specsl reference to meeting the wants
of those desiring to present their friends
with something at once useful and beautiful.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

"AccIDENTs will happen in the best Of
farni,ies;" and those housewives who are
sagacious enough to keep n supply of the
Eclectic Cleanser" in the house, have at
hand the means Of removing the unsirhtly
stains which will intrude thenls elye, IN the
most careful households.
Sold by all druggists and groccrs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27
AI1'oNIl c|eAR h.tA|ut
Snskers and Agents, ,Lsek to your
Interests

VHiS NEWLY INVENTED ANBGRFATrApoR
L ana money saving machine Is read, for Inc
million. Every smoker can make lila own ci.
gars at an expense OF only half 10 one cent cas. =
One pound OF good tob Geo can BE- bought or froi.
hfty cents 10 one dollar. which, with This machine
can be made into 80 as lir,c sized and az good e
gars as are sold for five and ten cents e,eh thu, sa
wing more than the cos. of this machine in the frs,
25l cigars it makes and saving In yoRr own pock,,
the enormous profits OF the dealers besides knowing
that you are smoking Pure and Clean gar instesd
of the so called "mparted" Havana" and ..Span
ish s'umptHils, which are ikely to have been
made iii the moon as In any for In country Ii has
long been well known fact that many cigars mr.,
badly adrleratcd by Hiking the inside vl.h inferior
tobacco and worthless stems. and even with all
stumps and butts which have been gathered iro,, th.
streets and cutters by boy and sod
In the use Of this machine you use go cigars per
month af cost only OF dollar-s.ni lose ia III.
ers who raise their own tobacco Besides II Is an
agreeable diversion 10 make up quantity OF cigars
a perssn can make enough cigars in two hours 10
last a month, and can do 1t in tine parlor any ot-
er pace. and leave no trace of the manufacture =
lou cannst only supply yourself but can make a.
cal aud travelling agents wanted e, ,erywhere to whom
liberal inducements will be offered The retail price
Of this machine. with full directions for using is
for which II will he sent TO part Of the country
prepaid any person scndir:, ten dollars at one
time will receive four ma, hines Money can be sent
BY mail at our risk. Address.
GRANVILLE MEADE
dec2ssl2t Thompsonvc, Wis.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27
na ssnense.

The Demand for Rogers Fragrant OIoa.
tonne Is becoming immense. No Dcntriticc
introduced IN the market has given s. much
satisfaction. The popular exclamation il
what delightful article Clcanses the
Teeth perfumes the breath and is perfectly
harmless. No disease can ever attack the
Teeth when purified by the use of the Fra>
grant Odontoline.
Sold by all Druggists, Pcrfumcrs and
Fancy Goods Dealers
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

Tar 1r.-By all means should those af-
lic.ei with diseases Of the throat, lungs, or
kiinsys, make Z trisl Of Dr.. Po.and's White
Pine Compound. II is an hores, thorough
New England rcmedy-as staple as gold
dolars. Il has been used fcr years With
pst6sst success. saving thoussnds Of lives,
snd alleviating unteld suffering. Try Il By
sll meant.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

A HASDsons Sreck Of Prints, Delanes
and other dress goods. foreign and domestic
dry goods, and entirely new, ct b. U.
Austln's, No. Is, Metropolitan Block.
DR. FARsARD the well known Spanish
PLY sieisn, will open bis new Office opposite
the Davenport National Bank. ON Brady
street, next door to DR.. Miner, the Dentist,
where he may b. consulted daily from Q
A. n. to 3 r. H., on all chronic diseases
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

The NATIVITY or CnRisr-Ths was the
subject OF very abe and eloquent dis
course delivered last Tuesday forenoon q,
the NJ. f. church of this city The choir
presented somc very choice music. on the oc.
casion Meetings are now being held every
evening which We trust will result in much
good both 10 the church and those in atten
dance.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

Tu:s EVENING The Culored Church and
Sunday School have their Festival and
Christmas tree this evening They EXPECT
to have a pleasant time For some time
past the members. .havc b en- raising money
for their church, and we are informed have
met with "A fair success.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

Nsw YsAs's BALl--OAm9enfa Balls viii
be held in LsClairs Hail, JaAuasy Let, 10 81
The public ars too we'll acquainted ~ish Mr..
Camcron's entertainments 10 miss attendi a..
Efforts are being made to fully sustain the
reputation Of these gathefinGs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

To MORROW EvENIso is the time fixed
upon by the Presbyterian Church for holds
ing the holiday festival Of Their Sunday
School. at which TIM the little folks will tie
treated TO supper, presents etc. The oc.
casion promises TO be one of interest aid
pleasure To be held in lie Clair, Hall.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27
UPssAM's HAIR DYE.

% CuNtS 4 box.
Boxes larger than Dyes that sell for 81.
NATURAL DURABLE. BEAUTIFUL. WAR
RANrED to please. This article has been thor
oughly tested by OR. Chiffon. Of New York,
ana Profs. Booth aud Garrett OF Philadelphis,
who pronounce It free from all poisonous ingrc-
dients, and the material composing il will not in
lure the most delicate hair. Sold bv prueg.sta
ana Fancy Good dealers everywhere.
jsnl7-dly JNO. J. KRONER, Sole Propr.
Sos Chestnut street Philade!phia.
Go TO rRr BRsr.--Go to Bryant. STRAIT
ton 4 Mcrriivs Davenport Commercial Col
lego, to get a thorough practical business
education, or to become good sound telc-
graph operator. For circulars address Ten
cosing stanps) Bryant, Stratton & Merrill,
Davenport, Iowa. dwly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

W. =. Remingtons clothing just places
the present cold weather Hors de combat.
Hominis est errare, but he errs not twice who
goes to Remington Il Co.'S for his winters
clothing, for it is as good as the best, and
cheaper than the cheapest.
SKAriNe.-A sks,ing-boot made on the
Plummer last is something 10 be appreciated
only when one has tried taem. For walk.
ing boot-well just try them-no lame feet
no "breaking i'm. Sure to fit from the
word 60. Try them.
RonERr kRArsE.-Any one wishing to find
the headquarters Of substantial facts they
will call on our venerable friend opposite the
National Bank on Second strcet-who will
demonstrate beyond doubt that they have
found the place for gentecl fiat ~ mod
crate prices IS can be found west Of Chca.
60.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

InoN-Paes sraOnus -1ALlsArA.--. i.
7As three best kwomn 7onsc.. silliay and elsgaauy
combined in an Ambef-coliorc1 cordial. beautifully
transparent the eye, tIeasans TO the taste and
eep&abie 10 the stomach. In Csswell. Mack Co.'S
Esrv. AescpASvssse Dises1 Cbsieays 1srA.
EAcA pint eoasaIas sns sanes Of Royal csilissya
usrk aud each easoeeafl esaiains enc grais sfsoa.
eamp,ss iarsssAed ifee y ~ Tssfessasa.
CAoW8tL, MACK CO.,
ee,s Masssasturers, unAer 5.h Avsnss Hotel.
= ss5-tn sAurs sat&v New fovt cite
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

WH,r "BrrEss" Snouln ns.-First. Bitters
should be innoxious that Is incapable under
any circumstances Of doing hatm. HrRsEL' $
GoLoES HirrEss beng wholly vegetable in their
composition. free from any mineral tant an
swer this indication. Second, Bitters should be
powerful they should possess a decided effect
Tor good upon the human system. HrpBEL $
GoLpsS BlrrkRs containing the active princi
ples of gen,ian. calanus. sasssiras. etc. fulfil
this indication also. Third, B.iters should be
pure that is. ,hcv should contain :he best
quality of spirits. HuRBELs GoLpxx blrrERs
comply with this requ sition TO the utmost as
they are manufactured OF the very hest Jamaica.
Lastly, Bitters should be successful /, expe.
rience should have tested their value. And
HuRRxLs GoppEv RirrKEs have long enjoyed a
worldwide reputation.
Nec York Depot, SO Hudson Street.
For salc at wholesale and retail, BY Beid-
crheckc 4 Miller. Davenport Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

OYsrEAs. ackno .ledgo the receipt
Of a can Of prime oysters from tho firm Of
Chandler h Railsback. They have made
arrangements whereby they receive oysters
in quantity and pack them. branding the
cans with their own name, which name vii,
be made good in al cases. Their sssds viii
BE- wholesale and they can supply I'll dee |
era At lower Jates than any other frm..
Their fruit house is nov completed ID
open to the publsc-'tis in net ths only % .,s
place for storage.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-12-27

Read wha, prominent citizen Of Dayen
port says:
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-12-17
MA . BY.

The Amnesty PrOp0sitiOn-The In
habitants OF the Cross Roads Made
the victims OF o Cruel and Heart
less Hoax.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-12-17

Workmen sent to ali parts to fit up work
and Repair Boilers and Machinery
@% All orders will ecelye our fndividu-
nlattention, and wf1lb promrt eaaed on
the most reasonable erms.
ONCE and Foundry ON the CanaM@Mn
OF Ingie Street ocfbfUMy
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-12-17
TOBACCO SCREWS, &C., &C.,
IRON and Brass Castings Of Every
Description.

ire Bricks, Wrought Iron Pipes, Boiling
Cloth. de-, at Manufacturers Prices.ss -
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-12-17

ave have the facility of the best Ma
aaInery and Workmen, and will give all
1HK entrusted to us our individual atten-
IN, ELL orders promptly, warrant our
lark, and charge reasonable prices.
ONCE and Foundry, corner of First and
Heet Streets, Evansville, Ind.
N. B.-Workmen sent to all parts to fit
ND work and do repairing.
Hefeb226n SCHULTZE, TRUMAN & co.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-01-24
NUMBER 81,
iOi b Grayier Street. IOl
W { LEAN,
q nc sssaG EN EaR Al sis
pURcHAssINa GENT,
Ccm1Iss1oH AND FORWARDING
M ERCHsAN q

M ERCH,AN t..
Having opened q Purchasing Agencysfc
the accommodation Of NEacHASrs, BpLorss
PLAHTERs AND FAMILIES who do not wish
to visit The City, / ofFtr my services TO-
the Purchase offaii kinds Of MercbaB3isA
Land Supplies shieh viii be benfht Il the
lowest market rate and SHIPrED Dy Elk.
PRESS, or as ordered. to the required desti.
nation. All orders entrusted to ny care
will befaifhfully executed. s
Z Orders addressed TO my care through Tho
Post Office will meet with prompt attention.
AGekrs Of the ADAMs ExpREss CoMPASY
and The COMMERCIAL xpREss CoMpasY aud
1.-THE AaESrs Of OTHER CoMpAKIEs connect.
ing with those, are authorized to receive
orders for me-. h. s4.
Parties sending orders wilIhave the same
tled aud sent to authorized agents with Bin
| TO collect On delivery, o. through agents Of
Express Companies s. 1 t,i ss4s
Parties VISITING the, ClrY With q view Of
making purchases will End ii TO their, In.
terest 70 call on me, as n,y arrangements
are snch that q saving Of Money ana Time
:. w." en-, u ING 'esa's " giving me tnelr orders
i. l...a ssl,.,fss 81 /, !.
~ = =, : my paIpos ~ 20 meet ane wants !ot
MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, ARKAN.
sAS, aad TEXAS, to supply them With
'us 'o''ow'DS soous: @ ID iloisas
GROCERIES, tDRYsGOODSa.
FURNlTU RID, MACHINERY 81,
HARDWARE. ROOFS and & HOES
III ATS ana CAPS. HARNESs 81
OR<)GKERY.. fTf1THINGss srssis
GLASS, l..a. CARRIAGES 49,
WAGONS, .:. CARTS,
LUMBER. - Sl'ATinNEPx
BOOKS. 7'-s-4- NEDIrINEs
h 90 BUILDING a IL XTERT IISsz
Is s. a 80 sssh
karmlng and RiantaticA Utensils, and
GOODS or EVRHy nFaCRIprfNN
8 ~, M, !, M,
$3.50 Z !. Z is ~. s
NEW ORLEANS. PRICES.
part;s. g !; Z; 4. a AS
ohss..s ~ .yiu ..v .uc'1 v.usls lo[ put
ca.,sa se :, s''e"asIe Mlh saSe Ine *
a,r;ct.st o.aaa as quo sao 49,; ssfansee me
rssneo,s, ys , snl;a;t aussa lsa
sro.a Tor-on ond o.har p sns'snmens o.
so,r aso III L; ss o Il soSSs .ss
n,ss f sS, ~ A.s = u.ssaAn mhscaAs.
referees and he public generally 1 psss;osy
pa $ ,ss .ae .uiss' sa.ls y e 70
Dy SiT.'a' pSt"'sslou respectfully refer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-01-24
LOST OR STOLEN.

"A note made by I. N. sHmdlesten for
$1,000, dated January lst, le62. at u
months with 8. per cent. interest from date,
in favor Of Hynap & Cazabat.
p A ootr due by L. G. Small, dated Ja,iu-
AIRY 1t. 1862, payable one day after date
for $40, with 8 per cent interest, in favor
Of Hymau & Cazabat.
A note made byAPierre Laconr for 1878,
payable oDesday alier date witll8. per ceut
Interest, 10 fayorl Of Hyman s Cazabat aud
dated March 18th, 1861.
A note due by j. D. johnson for 1851,
dated Sept. 9th, 1865, payable one dday
feom date, IN favor Of HYMN & Cazabat.
A note due by Mrs. Mary Grifit,,sfor one
hundred do'lars, dated January lst, 1862,
10 favor Of Hynlan g. Cazabat. x.
a note drawn, by Mrs. Mary Griffith for
$500. with s. per cent interest, dated March
20th.alS6l payable one day from date, .iu
favor oil Lyman & Cazlbat. 4 i, s.4.,t.. i.
A note due by Thomas Woodland for $500
dated January 1st, 1862, payable one JAY
from date with 8. per cent interest 10 favor
of Hyman& Cazdbat. iisN I4tsis
/ A note due by Thomas Woodland dated
August 10th, 1865. for Sl02, payable one
aay rom oa,p, w,,h o. per cent interest, III
'asor - a. '.azaoa.'
81 :Ma..sase ao NE, ous A 3 Mcall',
Thomas &. Deem, in solidc, 1910, with s. per
cent interest from date, dated March 9Th,
1871, auu payao'e WE'VE moa.us a1ter GATE
'a ia u q. !, et'laoass'..,. -, -. 81.
~ 1 va, nolfs dnesOy Landry Baisti0, one Tor
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1866-01-24

MS VIEWS on sEcRssIos, SLAVERY AND THE
iasjes i5isf WAR;. a.5is ls igg3 ~
( islasasis Il $500 sYFsif
The: following letter from Admiral Sem
mes, which gives his.views oflthe war and
matters, pertaining thereto, viii Be read with
unusual interest. It was written to his
BROTHER, Samuel NJ. Semmes, Cumberland,
Nd: 8e-ss 5'
MoBiLE, Ala. Aug. IL, 1865. 1
Ny Dear Brother: The cessation Of the
war leaves me at liberty to renew my cer-
respondence with you, without subiecting
you to suspicion and annoyance: and | need
snotsay toyou how grateful to the yearnings
sofmy heart is this long saspending privilege.
You have been frequently ii my, thoughts
during our unfortunate struggle, and have
often felt much solicitude on your account
lest a part Of the odinm and ill-will which a
Jealous performance Of my duty has called
down upon my bead fronts ssinad nation
elshould attach TO yQuand yourfamily, and
operate TO your injury. Indeed, / have no
doubt that the prejudice against me Mas tbe
secret oftlie barbarous and malignaI,t Mr.
secution of your son, of which heard 6sll,
few days since fsom my wife's friend
and relation, Mrs. Judge Spencer, of Gu
cinnati. Ihave never inquired as to You
opinions and conduct during she war, bein.
content to leave You the same liberty 0
choice and action that ] Claimed for myself