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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

There Is a woman in the pubic eye whose name
had all along been associated, in our mind, with
the Yankee" 'Quack" and "Humbug" But
It is 30 no longer, and We desiee to wrest her
name from all such suspicious association IN oil
other minds Whatever notions We may have Of
womaniy delicacy and propriety, we will admit
that woman alone is the Nurse--the good Nurse
1.-The best Nurse. Whether we shall have Female
Ply sclans or not, 10 n question which must be
decided by time and principle, and not as mat
ter OF taste. Pride. prejudice, caprice and Gus
rom NAV as we'll behave themselves, for # there
rs really waat there will also be supply If
there b Q Calling" there will be 4 coming.
Nature and human society are always selt-supply.
ing and though Art and Fashion may hinder.
they cannot prevent.
tiensen Nor does she prescribe regimen for
your wives; but modestly appears as messen-
gel Of health and happiness to your INFANTS in
the cradle. Is tnere anything improper in that.
A Nurse Of 80 years' experience can boldly
say what is or is not good for babe, and ought
to be listened to. God epeed her on humble but
happy mission. She is the most successful phys
cian aud most efectus benetactress our llitle one
ever enjoyed-her doiing parents rot excpeted
just open the door for her, and Mrs Winslow
will prove the American Florence Nightingale OF
the Nursery. OF this we are so sure. that we
will teuch our "Susv" TO say "A BLESSING on
MRs. WrSsLow"--for mel ping her to survive and
escape gripping. colicking and teething siege
We confirm every word set forth in the PRosPEc
rus. II performs precisely what it processes to
perform, every part Of it--nothing less. Away
your Cordial. !" "Paregoric. Drops" 'Lauda-
num-" and every other Narcotic, by which the
babe is drugged into stupidity, and rendered dull
ard idiotic for life.
We Rave never seen Mrs. Winslow---know her
only through the preparation of her Soothing
Syrup for Children Teething." If we had the
power, we would make her, as she is, physical
savior to the Infant Race.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
For Coughs, Colds and Com.
SUMPTION.

THE VEGETABLE PULMONARY RAI.SAM
y is the most highly approved medicine ever
discovered. II has stood tie best Of ali tests
Time. having had an unprecedented sale Of
nearly forty years. II is recommended BY uur
best physicians, our most eminent citizens. the
Press, the Trade, in fact by all who know it.
For Gel tifcates, which can be given 10 almost
any extent, see wrappers To each bottle. The
Proprietors will cheerfnliy refund tile money II
not entirely satisfactory. Pr.ce 50 cents and 81:
the large bottles much the cheapest. lie care
ful to get the genuine, which is prepared only
by REED, CUTLER Il CO., Wholesale Drug
gisfs, boston. Sold in Davenport Ly dealers
generally. ian3l dAwsm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

The following is an extract from letter writ.
ten By the Rev. }. $. Holme, pastor ofthe Pierre
pont street Baptist Church, Brooklyn, y. y, to
the journal and Xsssengsr, Cincinnati, O. and
speaks Volumes in favor Of the world renowned
medicine, MRS. WlNSLOw'S SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHINa
"We see m sdvertisement in your columns
MRS. wIN5LOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
Now. we never said . word in favor Of patent
medicine before in our life, but feel compelled
to say to your readers that this is no humbug-
rs hare sriedst. and knos II wiH do oil it css.isns
1t is probably one of the most successful: med
cines of the day. because il is one Of the BEST
And those ofyour readers whs have babies can
do better than Law in supply.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

SAN FRANCISCO March 24-The steamer
Golden city, with passengers and mails from
New York on the 1st, arrived.
b. G. Mccarthy, editor of the Flag news
paper, now refuses to give the Investigating
Committee of the Legislature any iniorma
ton concerning the alleged b ibery of the
members. The committee, summoned all
the leading business men of the city, and
examined them, all denied any know ledge
of bribery
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
"a SCIENTIFIC WONDER"
EUROPEAN POCKET
TIMEX EPER,
One Dollar Each.

Patent applied for June 2s,h. 1907
An ExAcf and RELIASlR PocKEr TINE -KYgPRR
dor ladies and gents. A decided unique and
feriui nouetty, Correctly constructed ON the
most approved SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES, and war
ranted TO DENOTE SOLAR TIME, with absolute GER
tdlnfy, and the utmost precision. More truth
full than the mos, costly and elaborate Time keep
err Of modern maniarture. IL never can &c
wrong. "Hrsquires no tey," or winding up
Never runs down and can never be too fat nor
TOO stotc. II Is most remarkable article just
introduced INTO this country from Europe. where
it's protected by "Rpyal Letters Paint" Price
'or single Que. with plain and fapey White
lGals, with Gold or Silver Gilt Gaze, only II :,
Sent, postage pad, to any part Of the country
on receipt ofprice.
All orders addressedto
J. W. DELAMERE h Co,
nov15dwiv cO4 and 2o6 Rrondwav, N. 7.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

IALIFAx. March 25.-The steamer ST.
Patrick from Glasgow 18th and Londonderry
9th arrived here this afternoon, with 12a
passengers.
HALIFAX, March 25, . P. M.-Therc are
no signs of the China with Liverpool dates
to the 18th and Queenstown 18Th.
y slight snow storm prevails
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
Population OF Omaha.

OMAHA, March 25-The official statement
OF the Secretary respecting tie special con-
sus taken year ago, shows the population
then TO he forty thousand estimated at
least fifty five thousand now. This corrccts
the misstatement in the Senate on the Col
orado question that Nebraska had only &c.
600 reputation.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

The great popularity Of Mrs. wips,ow,s Tooth
lug Syrup, for children teething ~ induced nm
principied persons to put mn article. a. - used
LOT soe same purpose. In advertising which they
nave not only copied eur advertisements and no
sices from thsprssa. but have copied certificates
ana from caerUmsn and others. an,xins
osAer namsy % our genuine certisc,sea. =
0s"efe ofimisasere. spls-dAwly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP,
for Children Teething, softens tine gums, reduces
inflammation. allays all pain, aud cures wind collie.
Perfectly safe IN all cases. We would say to ev-
cry mother who has suffering Child: Do not
let your prejudice, uor the prciud ces of others,
stand between you and your suffering child and
the relief that will be sure-yes, absolutely sure
to follow the use Of this medicine If timely
used.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

Rock ISLAND, ILL.,, Ma rch "a The gorge
below this city, which has interrupted navi
CATION between this city and Ss. Louis, gave
way last night. The steamer Keithsburg
made her appearance at our levee this morn
ing from below.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

BOSTON, March 24.-Breyet Maj. Gen. VII.
llams died last night, at 12 o'clock, at the
residence of his sister in this city, of in
Elimination of the brain, probably occasion.
ed by his severe labor in the Aajutant Gen
erals office during the past five years No
officer could die more respected or beloved.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

PHILADELPHIA, March a5.--Another en-.
thusiastic Fcrian demonstration occurred
last nigh; at the Academy of Music, under
the au pices of Mr. Wynnc the District Cen.
Ire. Speeches were made by Mr. Steplei,
j. Meany, Gen. i. f. Mullin and Mr. i. A.
Collins.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

From halifax.

New YORK, March 2i.-Goli quoted
S125A@1.25s and has been sold this morn.
ing at s1.24s.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

We e formerly considered ineurable. Also the
effect OF solitsr, habit both ruinous to the body
and mind and produce some of the following ef-
fects.--Blotches. Constipation, loss Of memory,
pain in The small Of the back---can be .ul y re-
stored to health. Consultation free.
Charges moderate, and cures guaranteed. :
Post Office Box, 32a4. All letters with sta.ap
answered.
P.S.--All business strictly confidential. Or
flee hours from 4. N. until . p. n. feb26d6w wifi
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
From, Fortress rrcnroe.

FORTRESS MONROE. March "a. - The
steamer Pearl, from Mobile 14th inst, for
New FORK in ballast. arrived here today.
The reports of cholera in Mobile are
poubiless without foundation. hut small pnx
prevailed to some extent, principally am NC
the blacks
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

Do aot let your prejudice ssnnd
between your suffering child and the relief that
will be absolutely sure to follow the use Of MRS.
wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t correc.s
aeidity ofthe stomach, relieves wind collie, rsgu-
ates the bowels, softens the gums, grves rest to
the mother and health TO the, child. Office, IS
Dey street, Nav York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
Goa ERcihE.


n
Dss"cnpou aFaFset E1epOTt.
| ovr!c. or az DAVENPORT DgsocRAr.
| March o6 1885
| ~ '9o0'
FLOUR. - W he SAFE per Dbl. ae.4o
| In saeis, $500
In b,li S5 10.
| Retail Il Ill $3.50.
/, IN Ia a.
Eecgwus,r H. us-per ext -
CoRx Mgat.-i. = bnshel. s7.ot,
| WBs,r-No old, $t55. No new, 35c.
| No 9 new 7.c
Con. 15c
pn,,.. e.S; -aa.s ~ o-.
e. e. 20, 80; soaS' ''s' w = -oc's.
OAfs. ltW rs
foTAToEs-3tc.
Onions -lsIa
EGGs--I2tsc
HAY-ss .oo@ ~. o.
UeAt-lsc per ASA. az ootn ya'os.
"oon.-S7 as
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
SOOTHING SYRUP
roR CHILDREN fsIfnIue,


We have put up and sold this article for over
- ysass, sud CAN SAY IN CONFIDENCE and
TRUTH Of Il what We have never been able 70
ssy 81 any other medi~ine-NEvER HAS II
A CURE, when timely used Never did we
know On instance OF classification BY. any one
who used It. On the contrary, all are delighted
with It's operations and speak in terms OF CON-
mend alton Of lie magical effects and medical viz
tues. We speak in this matter WHAT WE DO
KNOW" after - years experience, AND
PLEDGE OUR REPUTATION FOR THE Full
FILNENT OF WHAT WE HERE DECLARE.
In almost every instance where the infant Is sui
fering from pain aud xhaustion. relief will De
found in fifteen minutes after the syrup - ad-
.ninistered.
Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the fec simile q
CURTIS I PERKINS, New York. 10 ON tbseus.
side wrapper
Sold BIZ DruR9iststhr oughout the world.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

ConxrcSsiOnaI Proce e.iyrh.

ST. LOUIS March 2ith-Edward Walsh, Il
prom nent citizen OF this city, died last
night.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
From Waslnl ngtOn.

WASHINGTON, March A.-The United
States Consul at Port Nahon at Minorca
Island, under date of February 2Sth informs
the State Department that the United States
merchant vessels are eagerly sought about
the Medi erranean and are preferred by
ircighters to vessels of any other nation. He
says that within very short time past
American vessels could have been chartered
to great advantage. The grain trade from
the Black Sea affords profitable employment
to American ship owners and is now monop-
olized by the Greeks.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs has
been officially informed that the Cheyennes
and Arapahoes have agreed to go to the Ar
kansas for the purpose OF signing treaty Of
peace. These Indians were preparing for an
attack on the stock and property of the
Overland Dispatch Company, when the
courier from Maj. Wynkoop arrived to In
vite them to meet him for the above named
object
The Commissioner is in receipt of letters
from Omaha and Nebraska stating that all
the Indian tribes are now at home and pre-
pairing for Spring operations.
The weather prophets announce that tue
unusual quantity OF snow that fell during the
winter is indicative of a prosperous and
| fruitful agricultural season.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

D0M't Fail 10 Procure rsrs.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYEUP, for Child
rem Teething. II has been used for 30 years
with never failing safety and success by millions
Of mothers for their children. 1t corrects acdi-
" 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, 1866-03-26
Private Matters.

To the unfortunate. DR.. CLARKE, ~ Clark
street, No. 4 Larmon Block, is a man Of few
words, but gives patients of both sexes, PROMPT,
RELIABLw and THOROUGH TREATMENT. Victims Of
indiscreton, qnackery or incompetency consult
DR.. Clarke, whose great success depends u; on
regular education and experience. 60 TO HIN
at once and be cured He does not want your
money unless he does you good.
10y Send 81 for box Of his celebrated Fc-
male Pills. Sure cure. These Pills FRESH FROM
THE DisPxN>ARv, are the ONLY SURE REMEDY
for the removal of DISTINCTIONS and Irregular
ties of Females
c-y- Send two stamps for "Private Letters
to Mari led Ladies "
- Send two stamps for Description of
Pcssaric Preventif"
.ag- Send two stamps for :, Private Letter on
Seminal Weakness
A dress DIR. CLARKE, No. 4 Harmon Block,
Chicago. III mcag-d&wlv
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
'TATE NEWS



Nsv vo,x March 2l-The evenings ~
port contsins the following Washington
'p e. ib55,.,a.n,'. .stS il II. sivil dsSs.
bill viii probably be sent 70 Congress on
Monday. m-.u
amended by the ribsnce COMMITTEE
The President yesterday expressed his dis
.pnrnval 81 Mr.. Stewarts proposition for
universal amnesty on condition Of the csta0'
lshment Of free suhrAee.
The Con,u,sroial says: The passage Of the
finance bill by the House Of Representatives
has produced . slight furry upon the market
The adop,ion Of clause authorizing for
eIen loan has taken Wall street BY surprise
and the bill is regarded IS granting the Sec
re,ary Of the Treasury substantially all the
power he asks for. The action OF the House
would produce More marked effect upon
affairs here were it certain that the ...i
would pass the Senate in iw present form.
There IL, however, considerable doubt - 10
whether the Senate win not insist upon q
material curtAilihentof the Secretarys pow
er. The probability is confirmed by advices
from Washington.
New Y6RK, March 24.-The case Of the
United States ". the parties who are nc.
cused of having committed certain frauds
in connection with the distillery business in
this city, was resumed yesterday before Com
missioner Belt Motion was made to dis
miss the complaint on the ground that it dld
not come within the power OF the statute.
The Commissioner, without passing on the
mattcr permitted the examination to be pro.
ceeded with. Edward H. Hyatt, the officer
alleged to have been bribed with view to
giving the use of the Government brands to
the persons implicated in the alleged fraud.
was examined on the part of the prOsecu
ton, after which the Court adjourned till
to-day.
New York, March "a Nothing of spec.
ial importance has TRANSFERRED to-day.
At the O'Mahony headquarters the sale Of
bonds yielded large amount.
This morning a communication was re
cciyed from one of the Fenian leaders in
Dublin stating that the British Govern
ment had given orders to open an ! examine
all letters from the United States to such
persons in Ireland who might be suspected
of completely in the movement Tor Irish In
| de pendence.
There is the usual hustle and excitement
about Gen. Swecney's headquarters, bu
nothing significant is known TO the people
New York, March 2i-The United State.
rs. Simon Donon, one of the distillers whom
| it is alleged defrauded the Government by
making false returns, was continued to day
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
OF O.;
Nil

Our Shades and Chi ncys never need be handled ex.
cep for cleaning, ard " course less ex, csed to
break &c than in the cid ashioned lamps, where the
cliinncys broken cost nearly much the il con-
.uned.
r Our Chimneys are made to order Of SUPERIOR
CRfST Gil IS, are selected and fitted and are not
broken easily common CLimueys
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
Economy Il lB1.illia ncy
KEROSENE LIGHTS !!
GAS HUPERAEDE1D:
PetrOleM M z'OlIsslNri>ed
BY TIE usR OF


II team be FILLED TRIMMED. and LIGHTED with
cut removing the So or CHIMNEY, and has
many other valuable imptytn ents.
We have large assortment Of Chandeliers and
Hanging Lamps, Brackets ard Table Lamps also
INES'PATkNT ATTACHMENTS, which consists Of
improved Shade Globe with Chimney and Feeder
Burner, conveniently combined and made applicable
:" any common Ia le Lamps and Gas Fixtures already
IN thus giving to l. EN- the aiva inges OF lighting
hlling, Sc, with ut moving the Shade or Chimney.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
Nip the Evil in the Bud.
EDr. WHITTIER.
l6i South Clark Street, Chfcm... HI.

Has for many years made the
treatment of private disc ases his
business and study. Syphilis
lin ell its forms, elect and Stric-
lures. Particular attention Civ
en- to old standing cases. which
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES.
To be Said nj One Dollar Each.
without Regard 10 Value.
And not to I've paid for until yon know what you are
to receive.
CATAl.OlsCE
. OF rich and valuable articles at ONE DOLLAR each.
4 300 Fine Gold Chronometer Watches each,.. 500
800 Fine Gold English Lever Watches. 1J0
30 Ladies' Gold Epameled hi lou W a,ches 40
200 Solid Silver Hunting Lever Watches. 40 to 20
2gD Silver Dinner Sets . 100 toi5O
80 Silver Tea Sets....... ........ 100 tol5g
5000 English Silver Cruet Stands. 20 70 90
econ Silver Fruit Urns.. ......... - to 30
fOO Silver TIC Pitchers ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20 to 30
1GND Silver Castors Observation-Disclosures. % TO u
zoo dozen Table Spoons. .............. ~ to 30
$40 "a Tea Spoons ............. Is to rs
100 Diamond Rings OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IS to 800
s20n Gents Diamond Pins. 100 to SOC
All OF the above list Of goods will be sold for one
dollar each. Certificates Of all the various articles,
veppee. eealed up and mixed: and when ordered are
taken ont without regard to choice, and sent By mail
thus giving all fair cance. On receipt OF the Ger
ficate ven win what you can have. and then II II
at your option to send one dollar and take the article
There will be no blanks Ono Certificate may obtain
you Gold Watch, Silver Tea Eett, or any other sau-
able article
with premium Gold Pen and Silver Extension Holder,
for five dollars: 10O, with Premium solid Silver Hunt
ine case Watch, for fifteen dollars.
AGxxTs WASTED.-All who set a. our agents wiz
each to provided not less than six are ordered It
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed IN an easss. Goods
not pleasing ihs tastes o. fancy Of our customers viii
be exchanged nee . cost xk ASsss Z; ;s CO. 70
Assl1waa IN -
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

@. Tegler, and Bridcnheck
= 1Glller, Davenport; Hem
~ Dart & Sons, Rock 10.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
SPHINX & NORTON.
Moline Nursery.

4 PPLE, PEAR, PLUM, CHERRY, AND
II Ornamental Trees, Shrubbcry, Eyergreens,
Grape Vines, Sinal Fruit &C.. sc.
A good stprk ot trees. DC. will be kept at.pa.
venpor', on iira!v It between ga and It'll
Also rs Hedge Plants aud Seed.
lie, my pfices be ore buying elsewhere.
ss.'" send on your orders by mail.
mch23-Gw WIN. A. NOUR-E
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26

NATT0NAL
INSURANCE COMFY
DAvEURDnr. IOWA. aa4
CxsR Capital, s11o, go. -
.2S&s--- 40 'gssEs 80
Fire e Tightening,
,bsAAbA1 $50
aerSeS Anl jthef Live Stock

sass AGAINST ia aaf
DEATH OR THEFT.
Farm property and Detached DIV. filings
insured for three or ayc years It liberal
reduction from the annual rates.
O0ce, In Fir~t National Hank
r Buildlng,
DAVENPORT,........ ............. IOWA
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-03-26
Price, only 80 cents q Bottle.
The Florence Nightingale
Of The Nursery.
A BENEFACFREse.

The following is an extract from letter writ:
ten by the Rev. z. c. Wei.er to the Gev"'an he
fosSssd Aesesg~, At Chambersburg, Pa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-06

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!!-Paten
IN Medicines-Ayer's Ague Cure, Osgood's
Cholagogue, Shallenberger' $ Pills, Oregon Ague
Powders, Chickahominy Bitters, Blades Lu-
bricators, Costars and Stonebraker's Rat Ex-
termnators Ellis Citrate Magncsia and Coxe's
Sparkling Gelatine.
Spices Race and Jamaica Ginger, Whole
and Ground Black Pepper, Long Pepper, White
Pepper White and Black Mustard Seed, Pure
Ground English Mustard, Celery Seed, Cara
way and Coriander Seed, Cloves, Mace ALL
spice and Nutmegs.
Pure Medicinal Liquors-Fine old Cognac
Brandy and old Otard do, Pure Blackberry and
Cherry and Madeira Wines, jamaica Rum and
Stoughton Btters all in bottles.
Drugs i-carb Soda, Pure Cream Tartar,
Refined Borax. Extract Logwood Saltpetre,
Blue Vitriol. Alum, EPSON Salts Copperas,
Flower Sulphur and Birthstone besides Lewis
Pure White Lead, Colors in oil, Raw and Boil
ed Linseed Oil, Bleached Winter strained Lard
Oil, Train OIL and Pure n eatsfoot Oil
Also just received, large assortment Of
French and American Window Glass Of all
sizes. -sa JANNE1- " Co,
Druggists, AS, King street.
ms>T To the country matchmaking a special
ty of this branch of our business, and keeping
everything put up in convenient form for re-
tailers-we would earnestly request call or
will at any time furnish quotations, ard all other
information desired. 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-11-06
THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY nv ENINs, NOVEMBER c.
GENERAL NEW.s.:

An agent of the Smithsonian Institute has
sent from the Upper Missouri, q large pum:
Der Of petri6ed animals for the Institute and
Philadelphia Academy Of Natural Sciences
There are over 800 different kinds Of small ami,
mails, extinct and living, and bears, &c, OF
mammouth size. s. f=sgsss1.s SIS s@ n
The Merchants Union Express car, on the
New Cork mail train from the east, took s. hre e
on Saturday. near Palmyra, and before the
flames could be suppressed, the freight was va,
damaged to the amount Of two thousand dol
lars by fire and water. Sf3,y4 : E
Anumber of persons, calling themselves the
Board of Live Stock Commission Men, have
formed ring in Chicago, to suppress the
reports of sales of cattle which have heretofore
been published in the daily newspapers ~
A fire on Saturday night, causing a loss Of
from 100000 to 100000 in Boston, COM
menced at IL Franklin street, aud burned hive
or six buildings on either side OF the pace
where it began. @2,.a is@.t 20
The Scranton Republican, published in the
heart of the coal mining district, advertses the
coal at the following rates, retail Chestnut
81 80; stove, 81 go; egg, 81 90; CRATE, s.. 6o
lump, 50 80. .sgs.5r. - .sr.@. l:ss ..l5 -v.a..
a handsome monument Of marble has been
erected in Mount Oiyet Cemetery, Baltimore,
to the memory of Rev. Robert Strawbridge,
the first preacher and founder of Methodlsnl in
Maryland s. sa1 55@ ..at s.-E, :. s'5'a 80 800
A double murder. occurred at Coldwater,
Michigan on Saturday light, Ebenezer Searle
met his wife walking with Geo. G.. Brown, a
young lawyer, and shot them both dead. Cause,
jealousy. sEs.g go a.sig@..,.. sgH aa-