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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07
WASHINGTON Eeh G

u
The Pacific Railroad Directors and Com
| missloners. who have recently been holding
| u Convention in This city. left Tor New Yorl
to lay where they will again convene fol
business. the meeting here being only FOL
the purpose Of obtaining and comparing
views with the officers of roads connecting
with the Pacific Railroad
McCulloch in sending to the house TO-DAY
the report OF 5, s. Hayes. of the commiite,
upon the property in public funds and in
comes, says in an accompanying letter tina,
Mr.. Hayes views are ably and clearly pres
entcd, that he cannot concur in his conclu
sions, bu, that it is due to that gentleman
that his rcrort should he priRtcd, and care
fully considered by Congress.
MIR. Morrill,. chairman of the ways and
means committee, has proposed bill 10
remedy these defects, and will probably b,
passed TO II orrow.
II is believed the committee OIL election
have agreed to report In favor of Col. Wash
burne the contestant for the seat occupied
by Mr. Voorhees,, of Indiana.
The following nominations were confirm
cd by the Senate to-day, in executive SEES
sion:
s. Garfield of Washington Territory, to
be Surveyor General for said Territory
G. N Black. of Illinois, to be Receiver in
the land district of Springfield.
John Wilson, of Peoria, Ill to be Consul
at Antwerp.
Nathanial Usher, Of Indiana, TO be Dis
trict Attorney for the Northern District OF
Florida.
George Whitney Hazelton, of Columbus,
Miss, to be Collector oi Internal Revenue
for the 81 Collective District Of Mississippi.
Fitz Henry Warren, of Iowa, to be Minis
ter resident ut Guatemala.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

Health is serious thing So is sickness. The mo
mcnt you III you desire to get well at once But
VIII to take. Is the queatons II will not do to swal
low that which, instead of curing yon. may render
you an invalid for life. Even common cough or cold
my i treated improperly. be converted !nto con-
sumption OF the lungs or some other fatal disorder
where's, if treated promptly and properly II can he
made to disappear in few hours. Two tcaspoonftills
o Railways Ready relief for instance II mixed in hall
tumbler Of hot water previously sweeened tn rem
u alatable. Is all the medicine you want Take at
night when you go to bed and you will wonder in the
morning what has become of the throat the pro-
vokng cough, the hoarscness the headache the pain
in the back and shoulders which affected Won the ay
before. The most violent cold, attended though II
may be with alarming symptoms, Is successfully
tered by at the most. by couple Of doses of
Railways Ready Relief, administered in this simple
manner. We say this confidently because we know
II from constant experience. To call in doctor would
cost you five dollars at any rate In addition to the
pen>e his prescription, which would probably he
dollar more; but Railways Ready relief despite
the high premium gold. i only fifty cents bottle
This small sum win not only perfect your cure, there
fore. but leave You Relief enough to for months
to drive away other disorders.
Radway's Ready Relief should be applied to the
part parts where the pain IL felt No matter what
the cause may be it win afford immediate ease.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07


The Post says the loan market is easy ut 5
(aG p cent More commercial paper is max
ing produce bills especially plentiful, partly
rs is reported from stocks that have been
held for higher prices. The rates for frs
class names are 7m9. The stock market be
come dull and losed with dropping tcrden-
cy Government stocks are quiet, but
steady. Railroad stocks are lower, except
Erie and TT. Wayne.
The Commercial says: On the 18th. the
treasury will distribute nearly seven millions
of currency in payment of the interest on
three hundred millions Of 1:30s.
Gold is shade easier The rate of inter
est on borrowed gold is II per cent per day
The prices this morning touched 1891, but
subsequently, advanced pr Ct. lie lie
mand Tor customs exceeds half million pei
day. Foreign exchange is again lower. The
leading drawers ask 1O7s for 60 days Stcr
ling ami prime bills are drug upon the
market, and can DC bought at l0jeul06.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

There u woman in the pubic eye whose name
had all along been associated, in our mind, with
the Yankee" pc Quuck," and "Ilumbug" But
II is SO no longer, and We desice to wrest her
other minds. Whatever notions We may have OF
womaniy delicscy and propriety, We will admit
that woman alone IL the Nurse the good Nurse
the bat Nurse. Whether we shall have Female
Phys'c,ans or not. is question which must be
decided by time and principle. and not as mat
ter OF taste. Pride. prejudice, caprice and Gus
rom NAV well behave themselves, for II there
- really waat, there will also be a supply n
there be = calling" there will be "a coming.
Nature and human society are always sell supply.
ing, and though Art and Fashion may hinder,
they cannot prevent.
Mrs. Winslow does not want 10 treat YOU Gen.
Hemen Nor dies she prescribe regimen for
YOUR wives; but modestly appears as u messeD-
l,cl of health and happiness to your INFANTS in
the cradle. Is tncre anything improper in ihnti
A Nurse Of I" 80 years" experience can boldl,
say what is or is not good for a babe, and ought
to be listcnedt to. God speed her on humble but
happy mission. She is the most successful phys
ican and most cffcctus! beneactress our II tie one
ever enjoyed--her doting parents rot excpeted
Just open the door for ter and Mrs Winslow
will prove the American Florence Nightingale OF
the Nursery. OF this We are sure. that We
will t-sch our "Susv" to say "A BLESSING on
MRs WlxsLow"-for helping her to survive and
escape gripping. colicking aud teething siege -
We confirm every word set forth in the PROsPRc
rus 1t performs precisely what il processes to
perform, every part of il nothing less. Away
your Cordial" ''Faregoric." Drops" "Lauda.
num-" and every other Narcotic" py which the
babe is druggcd,nto stupidity, and rendered dull
ar 4 diOtic for life.
only through the preparation of her " Soothing
Syrup for children Tecthing" II we had the
power, we would make her, as she is, physica
savior to the Iniast Ra:e.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07


The L. S. Supreme Court has decided the
case of the L. s. rs. one hundred and TWEEN
~ five baskets of champagne marked V. C.
and one hundred baskets marked l.. G. and
one other case for an evasion OF the revenue
laws. These were cases OF seizure for allie
gcd differentiation OF the wines, made by
the collector of San Francisco, in April
1864. The act under which the seizure was
| made provides that foreign wines shall be
invoiced by the manufacturer, when intend
ed for transportation into the U. S, at the
market value ut the place of manufacture
and il is al eyed that the wines in question:
were invoiccd at prices greatly below the
market value at Birmcs, the place where
they were manufactured, the claimants ex-
crsins themselves by avcrring that there
was no market price at Birmes, and that the
wines were accordingly invoic,d at the pri-
ccs Of manufacturing. The government re
slondcd that this was a bad excuse, and
not entitled 10 consideration, that the wines
should have been invoiCed at the prices n,
which they were sold to customers, wlici,
sale cstab ished market at Birmes The
wines were taken ami the cargo cnudcmn-
ed,aad the supreme court of the L. $. has
now affirmed that decision
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

New YoRK, Feb Runners prevailed
in the city yesterday to the effect that the
United States sloop of war Brooklyn ha
been wrecked at sea and that all hands on
board had been lost. Runners subsequent
had it. that it was the Monon gahala, which
had been lost. There is not the slightest
foundation for t c report in either shape.
anC no news Of disasters to either vessel
been received in this city, at the Brooklyn
navy yard, or at tie navy department in
wa shir gton. A terrific tornado passed over
the village Of Newoerne, Ga, on the oath
ult., leveiling houses, fences. trees &C.,
sweeping before it in an instant everything
in its path, and killing four and injuring
about dozen persons.
Our rivers which were for several days
entirely clear of ice have again filed. Nc
damage has been done.
Mr. Benjamin l.. Glasby. a we'll known
and highly esteemed printer, died at the
Park Hotel, Monday. OF disease contracted
in the army. Mr.. CLASSIFY, who YRS dex
ferrous and skll!ul comp sitor armed the
art Of printing in the office Of the Provi
dence Journal.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

MEMPHIS, Feb IA destructive fire &C
CURED this afternoon, on the north side Of
Main street, between Washington and Pop
lar Seven buildings were destroyed. The
fire originated in the dry goods store OF
BcstaH & Schuyler. north corner of Poplar.
and rapidly spread t. the buildings on both
sides, including the four brick stores be-
longing to Mr.. Levi. but occupied by Mr.
Schcninle', dry OILS; Mr.. Miller, boots
and shoes; Mr. Brccker, dry goo DIS, and
Blementhal. Field & Co., clothing.
The fire, however, at the same time dc
stroyed several smaller business cstabl sh
mcnts adjoining There was only small
part Of the property insured.
The furniture Of several families residing
above the 81 ores was als,, as well as the
stock of goods, almost entirely destroyed.
Loss estimated at over two bundled thous-
and dollars.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07
Nav York. Feb


Special reports by Mr.. Hayes OF the u. s.
revenue committee was subn ted to Com
yress to-day II recommends special per
manent tax of lO,hs OF per cent in spe-
Gle, or one per cent in lawful money, upon
all securities and other Indebtedness OF the
United States at the time of the passage OF
the act. either in The L. :. or abroad, the
proceeds to be held and applied as tiust
fund for the payment of public debt. The
minority of the commission were opposed to
The proposition bu agr, ed that Mr.. Hayes
mirht present it with bis conclusions and
the facts and arguments to support them, in
a separate report, and that it would meet the
approval OF the commission for him to do so.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07
NEW YoRK. Feb. 8.


Judge Shipman Of the U. s. Circuit Couri.
Inns granted tho motion to quash indictT. ents
against Iarnes, Fabian and Cb..uncey,
charged with uticrIng forged Gus. % ~ house
bonds. being satisfied that the Court had no
power To try the case
The Eapvsss says:
A movement is BEING initiated among the
O'MalIoney Eenians to solicit the in,erfer-
encc e. secretary Seward in behalf OF Irish
american citizens who were found guilty in
Ireland Of being FeniaLs.
American FeDian leaders are said to have
q list OF twenty British spies who are con-
stantly watching their movements.
The Erpress says:
A sensation telegraph has been received
IN town from Canada, announcing the Fe
Man alarm spreading, and in many places
volunteers are called out, that Ottawa Is be
ing garrisoned and sentintls around the
no wder magazine at ST. Helen's Island have
been doubled Little importance is attach
ed TO them.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07
LATE NEWS

aF@e Tssssess U6~rUD. ~. q,
Uteamee Pajeesiss, ftc0 Liverpool nd alt.
hes arrived.
There ves little doing n Liverpool % the
sd. 8alss OF Cotton eight thousaed bales;
prices dlsposed to decline, but quoeationa
unchanged.
ConsSls closed dull u London On me va
1t 602@S7 for money and S7S@05} Tor &C.
The Emperor Napoleon IN his speech on
IN "a ult. ssys that arrangements are be.
inc made 10 withdraw the French troop
from Mexico, and Il IL hoped that this will
pscify the people u the United states, who
were invited 10 Join the expedition but de
clincd, although such an expedition was not
opnoerd 10 their interests. The remainder
or the speech refers 70 home questions
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

LONDON, Jan. 22.-The Paris correspond
ent Of the London Daily News SAYS:
1t has transpired that the Emperor Ma
poleon is greatly dspleased with the EN-
peror Macmillan on very many grounds
especially on account of the bad reception
given to the French Counsellor Of State
sent TO Mexico to take the finances in hand
and it is insinuated that this is one reason
for the withdrawal Of the French troops.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

New YoRk, Feb. IA meeting Of the
Historical Society was held last evening"
John 7. Aiken, ESQ.,. read = very interest
ing paper on the history Of liberty. Aftcr
speaking Of the progress Of Liberty in Eng
land Of late years, and abiding in terms Of
the highest praise to Richard Golden. John
Bright, and others, the lecturer referred tc
Sir Morton Peto, and to speech deive. ed
by him at Bristol since his return home, in
which he advocated reform. and showed
that America was an example worthy "fth'
imitation ofthc nations Of Europe.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

Don't Fail 10 Procure Mrs.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for Child
rem Tecthing II has been used for 30 year g
with never failing safety and success by millions
Of mothers for their children. 1t corrects acidi-
" Of the stomach. relieves wind collie, regulates
the bowels, and gives rest, health and comfort
to mother and child. Office, No. IS Dey street.
New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP,
for Children Teething softens the gums, reduces
inflammation. allays all pain. aud cures wind collie.
Perfectly safe IN all cases. We would say TO ev-
cry mother who has I suffering Child: DO not
let your prejudice, uor the preiud ces OF others,
stand between you and your suffering child and
the relief that will be sure-yes, absolutely sure
to follow sthe use Of this medicine if timely
used.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07
sPECE.AL CAUTION

me great popularity Of Mrs. winsiow' tooth
log Syrup, for children teething. has induced nm.
principlsd persons to put mp articles to be used
for Tie same purpose. IN advertisine which thev
hsvs nos only copied our advertisements and NO.
tiees from sheprsss. bat have copied certificate.
and letters from clsrsymen and others. sl6xine
Other names 70 our genuine certi6cates.-
Beware sfinaaIors. aplS-dAwly ),
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

New York, Feb. 6.-The World an
nounccs that the grand jury have indicttd
Senior Benjamin v. McKenna, Chilian agent
and Judge Shipman yesterday Issued n
bench warrant for his arrest, which was
executed by Marshal Murray. McKcnna is
now in custody, and will he arraigned be-
fore the Clrcui, Court to day, on the charge
Of fitting out an expedition from this port,
which Is said to rave sailed some time
since. for the destruction by torpedoes OF
the Spanish blockadng fleet. 1t is alleged
that the particulars Of the affair were print
ed a month ago, and was generally regarded
as entirely sensational.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. Q.
The Steamer Marmian, from New York,
has arrived.
The Governor has vetoed the bill for the
election of parochial and municipal Officers
on the second Monday of March. The bill
will pass over the veto.
On the goth OF January the Georgia Leg
islatufe elected Alex II Stephens and Ii. V.
johnson. IT, S. Senators.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

Nsw Yoaa, Ksb. T.-Carl Sehase opsasd
the ffasgnity eosrss In the Dsookly Acad.
envy bstos0 comparatively snail atten
dance. He lsctursd on Natioasl Affairs,
end more particularly upoa the segro.
The TSi6uhs's Washington special says
On Tuesday Of this week. NE 0ovesn.
ment he'd large sale u 400 sac non, 90
mortars, srven m llion cartridges. and large
number Of msskets, u Old FONT Comfort
ard 1t Alcxadsis. On Fridav next Il will
dispose Of 760. 600 fec. Of lumber.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

DO aot let your prejudice ssand
between your suffering child and the relief that
will be absolutely sure TO follow the use Of MRS
wlNsLOw'S SYRUP. 1t correct.
acidity ofthe stomach, relieves wind collie. rsgu.
lates the bowels, soisens the gums. gives rest to
the mother and health TO the child. Office, Is
Dey street, Nav York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

We have put up and sold this article for over
- years. and CAN SAY IN CONFIDENCE and
TRUTH Of II what We have never been sblc 70
say Of any other observation-disclosures HAS II
FAILED IN A SINGLE INSTANCE To EFFECT
A CURE. when timely used. Never did We
know sm instance Of dissatisfaction by any rae
who used II. On the contr airy. oil are delighted
nth its operations, and speak In terms Of com
mendation OF its magical effects and medical vir.
tues. We speak IN this matter WHAT We %
KNOW" after 10 years experience. AND
PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION FOR THE Full
PtLMENT OF WHAT WE HERE DECLARE.
In almost every instance where the infant IL suf-
trring from pain and exhaustion. relief will be
found in hftecn minutes after the syrup IL sd-
.ninistered.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the facsimile OF
CURTIS 4 PERKINS, New York. 10 on the out
side wrapper.
Bold BY Drug throupho the world.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

NEw YORK, Feb. THE Tribune's sps.
cisl ssvs:
40 order was promulgated BY Gen. Grant
yesterday, revoking oil orders heretofore
issued; requiring that transportation BE-
furnished to furloughed soldiers
Maj. Gen. Thomas has left Washington
for the theatre Of bis official duty.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

New YoRK, Feb. Henry Coates. one
Of the alleged robbers Of the Nationsl Bank
Of Wellington, Ohio, arrived IN this city
yesterday on board the st, amship Alham'
bra, from Charleston, in charge Of an officer
en- route to Ohio to stand his trial.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

New YoRK. Feb 7.-Fsrther arrests have
been made Of Adams Express Company.
and another large. amount Of gold was re
covered and turned over to the Company.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

NEW ToRK, Feb. 7.-An extensive mass
meeting Of Fenians was held in jersey City
last night Speeches we're made by OsMa-
honey, Killian, j. j. Rogers, and others.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

BosroN, Feb. IA paper received by II e
steamer Palestine brings Napolcon's speech
t. the French Legislature.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

MONTREAL, Feb. 6.
The Governor General of Canada is ex-
pected on the steamship Australasia, nearly
due ut New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

1st-The name Of this Company Is The
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE lNsUa-
ANcE COMPANY.
2d-The amount Of Capital
STOCK Is. v0VOsVVV
3d-The amount OF Capital
stock paid up is. ............. 8OO, 900
4th-The Assets Of the Company are:
1st-Cash on hand, in Bank, and
in the hands Of Agents or
other persons, ............$ 35, 1896
2d-Real Estate unencumbcrcd 40. 10000
3d-Bonds and Stocks owned
by the Company, how secured
and rate Of int. thereon, (sec
schedule, )...............3 59 ,554. 10
4ih-Debts Of the Company Sc
cured By mortgage, (sce seized.
ule,) ............ lOO,O1V.vv
5th-Dcbts otherwise secured,
(see schedule, )............ 6,275 90
6th-Debts for Premiums, -.
7th-All other securities, tscc
schedule, )............... 7,719.87
q q ny
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-07

Eve zee an advertisement in your columns o
MRS. wINsLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
Now. We never said word in favor Of patent
medicine before in life. but we feel compelled
TO say to your readers that this is no humbug-
Ws hare tried 1t, and knos0 it wiH do all II clais
Il 10 probably one Of the most successful: medi.
cines Of the day, because it is one of the best
And those ofyour readers who have babies can
do better than lay in . supply.R