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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

Tmx SorrH-A Tour Of its BATTLE Fields and
Ruined Cities Bv 7. J. Trowbridge. Pub
lshed by l.. Stebbins, Hartford, CT.
Europeans have claimed that We have no
history or but little literature. Our pro>
gress in producing subject matter for histo
~ and literature for the last Eve years out
strips our progress In the peaceful arts. We
could to-day count more battle fields in
number and on grander scale, as to num-
Der Of contestants, desperate fighting, mag
nificeat war equipments, than the whole Of
Europe since the decline Of the Roman En-
pirc.
For all time men have read with great in
tcrest the tourists description Of the nu
merous incidents Of heroism, bravery, cow
ardice, suffering, etc, on the battle fields,
collected from those living ON or near the
scene Of conflict, OF the CONSERVATION of the
inhabita ants, and terrible destruction Of
property accompanying ths besitging Of q
city, Of the desolation in the wake Of an
army marching through . country; but
probably the most valuable portion Of this
work will be in the description Of the con-
dition in which this terrible war has left
the defeated combatants snd their country.
Mr. Trowbridgc has taken great pains to
obtain valuable information on this impor>
tant subject, by getting access to the heads
Of the Government department In the
South. Judging from the $50 pages ad-
vance sheets of this work, we think it will
be much sought after, and the privilege Of
reading it will DO well worth the price Of
it. The work is sold by Travelling Agents
only.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08
For Rent.

rINHE CITY HOSPITAL GROUNDS CON-
: prising twenty five acres situated near tie
city limits ON Locust street, are offered for rent
for one year Bids will be received until the 10
day of February by the undersigned COMMITTEE
on Public Grounds. The rent is to be pAii ons-
third cash and two. thirds on the first day Of
September, with good security.
N. c. DAVIS,
GEO NJ. N ,TTHES,
j. g. SEYMOUR
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

THs RIGur PLAcE.-To get . suit Of
clothes made to order in .he very best style,
and warranted to fit in the most perfect
manner. there is but one place in the city
to call, and that is at Remington Il Co.'S,
on Second near Brady. Their stock Of fur~
n,shing goods is large and well selected.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

A WoRD TO the Pubic. Where do you
buy your ready made clcthing and furnish.
ing goodss Have you ever examined Sam
Perry's stock He is selling the most re-
liable goods in the city, at the most reason
able rates. His stock offers the best opp,r
tunity for satisfactory selections to be found
any where in this part Of the State. Go and
examine for yourself. On Brady between
Second and Third.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

Tss WEsSsnx Uusea RAllsoAp ConpAsy.
For leos tine past our eitissss have
eeen pssyins for railrsed competition-
They have held msstings tssdias toward
this desired end; they have passed rssolu-
tions Of every imaginable style; end have
preached, written, end talked, till the SUBJ
jsct has been worn thread. bare. They have
nov just What they have been praying for
The Wsstser Unioo Railroad line ID nov In
operation from Racine, Wis, to Port Byron,
Ills. Arrangeasnts have bsen made where
by passengers can now be carried BY stage
70 Port Byron. Az soon = navigation
opens. two light drausht end veil appoint :
I'd steamers will ply daily between this point
and the present terminus Of the road, thus
enabling shippers 10 receive goods from the
East, sia the Lakes to Racine, and from
thence by the new line, at this point. The
adsar tages Of this route are several, ~
claimed BY the Union Company. The route
By this line to Chica % il tsenty. tpo miles
shortes than BY any other one, and forty
eight hours can be saved in the transit from
the East. At any. rate. the competition will
tend toward the reduction Of tariffs. -
contamination devoutly to be wished for"
In this connection it may bs we'll to refer
to the fact that Capt. VIM. Dalzell. Of this
city, has been appointed general freight
and passenger agent At this point. It seems
almost super6uous to say word in relation
to this appointment. Mr.. Dalzell has made
our city his residence for over twenty years
past. To his present position he brings =
long and valuable experience IN the steam
bolting business. For the superintendent
Of the handling Of freight. more compe-
tent person could not have been selected
Capt. Dalzells office will be located ct the
commission house Of Jas. N. Dslzell 4 Bro,
Burrows Block, where he will be found,
prepared to attend with promptness to any
business belonging in his line.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

Tng Nsw JERusALEx.-Rcv. J. r. Hib-
bard, Of Chicago, will give course Of <
or seven lectures, on the New Jerusalem (or
Swendonborgian) Church, in the East
Room, LeOlairs Hall, commencing this
Thursday evening. The public are invi-
ted-seats. free. feoS du
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

A GIRL OR WOMAN 70 DO GENERAL
"A Honsework, IN q small family Of three per.
sons. Wages no object Nose need apply u.
less they are capable Of doing g.ed cookise.
Apply at this Ofice
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

30 CENTS A BOx,

Boxes larger than Dyes that sell for 81.
NATURAL DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL, WAR
oughly tes,edb by DR. Chiffon. Of New York.
ana Profs booth and Garrett Of Philadelphia,
who pronounce 1t free from all poisonous ingre-
dents, and the material composing it will not in
lure the most delicate hair. Sold by Druggists
ana Fancy Good dealers everywhere
isnl7-diy JNO. J. KRONER, Sole Prop'r.
4O3 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

Dlarrhea. Dysentery. San0er
COMPLAINT, &C., speedily cured BY using Ma
CURES Compound Extract Of Bsnne Plant. Pre-.
pared only BY J. + G. Mcguire, 81. Louis, and
sold by all druggists, r. ScovIAgt, ChicagoL,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

1T. rsnPLs, Florist, cor. 4th and Main
Sta. fruit and ornamental trees. sny20-1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

UDOm't 1bo Foolish. Call and examine
something urgently needed by everybody. A
sample viii be sent free BY mail for ~ cents that
retais for o. Il. l.. WOlcott, 10 Chatham
Square, New York, jy20-dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

SEE woman in another column picking
Samburg grapes for Specr's Wine. Its IN
admirable article, used iu the hospitals aud
by the Rrst class families in PARIS, London,
and New York, in preference to old Port
Wine II Is worth trial, as i gives great
satisfaction. dc4.dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

Rich 0rowth Of Hair prodaced.
The natural color restored mot dyed,) aud dis
ease Of tho scalp falling o6, Ac.. efectualy cur.
ed bv using MAGUlRE'S HAIR cOLORIN0
RESTORATIVE BALM. Price 81 per bottle
Prepared aud sold BY J. / c. MA0U!RE, drug
gists, st. Louis. octis0Wiy
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

Go 70 rmR BEsr-Go to Bryant. Strat
ton A Merrilrs Davenport Commercial Col
lcgc, to get = thorough practical business
education, or to become good sound tele-
graph operator. For circulars address (en-
closing stamps) Bryant, Stratton q Merrill,
Davenport, Iowa. dW1y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

Persons wishing to order . choice selection Of
Fruit Tr~.s, Grape Vines. Ornamental Trees.
ShrubbcrJ or Evergreens, will find It to their
usantase Iesve their orders Mith J.. J. BAR
TON, Agent Off K. Phsnix's Nursery, Bloom
ington, H. Office at Keystone House. r. D.
Box 800, Davenport, 1owa novU dAw6m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

SPLENDID lcs.-Capt. Andreas' Park is
open at al hours Of the day, and evening,
to the public. The ladies' can pass their
afternoons in no more pleasant manner
than on thi; park, for they will always be
sure Of meeting excellent society.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-02-08

To Care Challs 4 Fever. sss MA
0UIRES AGUE MIXTURE. put up By J. = o
uAGUIRE, -. Louis. PRlC9 ol 80 per bottle.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14

g. Billy Button, Of the niger equality
organ, heaps all sorts of vile 'pilhets on le
heads of the "copperheads'' as lie calls them
who do not endorse Merculs notes on
the negro suffrage, and other nigger-biIls,
now before Congress. It is quite certain
that the President will veto all those mea-
sures, tending to place the negro on an
equality with white men; either in the
district of Columbla, or out OF it. He will
therefore come liz for full share of Billy's
anatbemas. According to the Black Re
publican logic, of the past four years this
Billy Bntton must be one of the detesta-
BILE ''copperheads," of whom we have heard
80 much. 1t ran thus: r
To oppose the President is to oppose
the Government. To oppose the Gov
ernment is to be a .'copperhead
Billy is opposed to the President, ergo,
Billy is "copperhead."
"Down WITH the sneaking Copperhead ~
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14

PREcEPr vs.. PRAcTcE.-As a supple
ment TO the vote of Ben Loan on niooer
suffrage in this District, we take the follow.
ing from St, 10. Herald, an intensely Rad
ical sheet:
Charlotte Loan, colored womon Of
about y years Of age, died in this citv a
few days aso, and was buried by the chari.
ty of the colored people This woman was
formerly the property of Ben Loan, who
misrcpresents this district in Congr, ss-
She had toiled many lng day without
compensation, for her hard hearted and
close-fisted master, aid when she came 70
die. after lingering illness, Mr.. Loan al
lowed her to be cared for and consigned 10
her final resting place By the contributions
OF her poor colored friends. Comment il
unnecessary. 1t is but characteristic of
the man. He could take the poor woman's
earnings for years, until the cmancinat;on
ordinance unlooscd her >hackles. but never
cent would he give to bury her."
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
The "Freedmen's Bureau Bill.

The bill extending the powers of this
outrageous negro supporting mach;ne-this
incubus upon white labor-this pocket
picking outrage upon the working tax-pay-
ers-passed i'll the Senate on the-25th by
a vote of yeas 81; nays 10.
The bill is of the most outrageous char
Acter. 1t provides for the formation of
twelve districts, each containing one OF
more States, under the control of Com
missioner and Assistant; the latter ip have
six c!e"ks-tive first class and one of the
second class. Each district is 10 be divid-
ed into sub districts composed of no more
than one county each, TO each Of which is
to be assigned an agent, with two first class
clerks. Three million acres of ''good land
in Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida, are
to be reserve! from sale or settlement by
white men, and arc to be'parceled out in
forty acre lots TO negroes under the home
stead pre-emption laws. The rich sea
Islands given to the negroes for three
years, without compensation to the owners.
The commissioner is authorized to pur-
chase such lands as may be required for
the negroes dependent on the Governmen mt
and cau>e to BE- built thereon suitable asy-
lums anu scho is. The Secretary of War
is empowered to issue provisions, clothing.
fuel and other supplies, including medical
stores and transportation, for the support
Of the negroes. Whenever there is any
distinction made on account of race or color
by State or lucal laws, police regulation,
custom or prejudice, and negroes are de
MED any civil rights or immunities, the
commissioner shall extend military pro,ec-
tion and jurisdiction over all such cases,
and the agents of the bureau are required
TO take jurisdiction OF, hear, determine, and
punish the white aggressors with fines, inn
prisonment, &c.
Before the final vote was taken on this
Infamous bill Davis, Ky, protested the
measure was unconstitutional in proposing
, to invest the FIeedmen's Bureau 18th ind,-
cial powers; because it authorized the
President, to assign 10 armv officers the ex-
ercise ofJudical powers; because it de-
prived the citizens Of the right Of trial by
jury in civil Cases; because 1t was scheme
devised to practice njus'ice and Oppression
upon the white people for the benefit of
the negroes, an | to engender str f. between
the two races; because it involved a pro
tigate, wastctul unnecessary expenditure
Of the public treasure.
1t remains to be seen whether the House
will pass the bill then whether the Presi
dent will sign it, and then. whether the.
peop!e-wh"se money is thus to be ,quan
"dered-will approve and endorse it.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
Fanatical Treachery Admitted.

The New York Times, (Republican,) is
forced to acknowledge that the action Of
the black republicans in Congress differs
widely from the policy laid down m every
State which elected the black republican
ticket in November last. and adls:
"He are quite confident that if the prop
ositicns Of Mr.. Stevens, Mr.. Bingham, and
others, had been adopted as the doctrine of
the Union party in this State last fall, the
"Opposition'' would have elected their tick
ct 6y over fifty thousand majority"
Here is rot only an admission of the in.
famous cheat practiccd upon the people
last fall but an ack acknowledgement that those
who call themselves ''the representatives. of
the people" in Congress, do no. represent
the people at all.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
GOV. CURTIN'S ANNUAL MESSAGE.

Governor Curtin's annual message was
'ead in both Houses of our State Legisla-
ture soon after his return from Cuba. 1t is
very lengthy and comprehensive docu-
ment; giving detailed statement of the
military affairs of the State during the late
war, making number of sensible sugges-
tious TO the Legislature, and having but
very little to say touching politics. We
give an idea of its leading points in the fol-
lowing summary, which viii probably be
quite as acceptable TO our readers, as would
the message in full
The payments last year were S5,788,525
l6, leaving balance Noy30, 1860, of $2,-
273,66S IA.
The State debt Dec l. 1866. was $751;
476, 25S 06.
The extraordinary expenses growing out
Of the war, and due from the United States
is about fonr million dollars.
lie thinks the Legislature should stop
the appropriations to private and local
| char tiles. "-
The taxes on corporations are anequal,
and should be revised.
He thinks the State tax on real estate,
and the local tax Oh bonds, mortgages,
loans, &C. may be repealed.
He recommends that in future all acts of
Incorporation shall be void unless the COM
pany organize within Specified time.
The war has been brought to "a close,
Under the first Ill for troops 900
in l86l-:he quota Of the Stae, II reg-
mrnis, were furnished for three months -
Eleven additional regiments were also mus
tere,i in making y ,979 mcn
At the extra session of the Legislature
in April, 1861, the Reserve Corps was all
thorized IT, be raised and 1856 men were
mustered into State service, and so contin-
ucd until in July, when they were mustered
into the United States service. Their cost
to the State was 1855, 444 81.
Later in the year the State furnished SO
regiments, numbering 89,O48 men for three
ears.
In 1862 draft was ordered by the Uni
ted States. and executed 10y the State which
lurllShcu lO,UUO lucH. soiuilceTS 10 the
number Of 40.3S3, and artillerynen to the
number of 1858 were also furnished.
In 1868, 43,O46 men were furnished
mostly to fill old regiments.
In 1864, volunteers and re-enlisted men
10 the number of 9l,7O4 were furnished
the latter numbering 1876
In 1865, under the system of consolida-
ting regiments the State furnished three
regiments, seventy companies, aud alto
gelhe 2j 100 men.
I'm 1862 when rebel raid was feared.
over % regiments of militia were mustered
in and marched to the Maryland border,
but were mustered out within two weeks
after the call.
In 1868, on the occasion ofihe rebel in
vasion under Lees army, 80 regiments, Is
companies, / batteries and z battalions
were mustered in as emergency men,"
and for three and six months; some of,
whom endured great privations, and rem
dered important service-saving the State
Capitol from destruction, defending Car
lille against a superior force, marched into
Mary'anl, attacked the enemy, and some |
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
CTNcJNNArr Fob STbo s,oo. Wy

ClNe1SNATr. Feb 5.-The steamer w.
X. Carter exploded her boilers when th;r
tyfive miles above Yicksburg. at 4 o'clock
on Friday morning. The boilers passed
through the forward part of the cabin
After the1explos'on the boat took fire and
continued to burn until o'cloc K. compel.
ing all who had escaped death by explos-
son to jump into the river. The boat soon
sitter went down. The steamer, Evening
Star picked up sll the survivors foafing in
tne water. and ca,ri. d tn On to Vicksbnrg.
~ Is NOT yet known how many lives were
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
Total during the war.
362,284


This is exclusive of militia and enlist
ments for the navy.
1922 soldiers orphans have been admit
ted to the schools provided for them, and
the claims of 6O4 others allowed and
furthei attention to this plan is recommcn-
dcd
In 1868, when the emergency men were
raised, the government claimed that there
was no appropriation which could be legal
" used to pay them; but President Lincoln
through Secretary Stanton made pledge
that if the State would advance the money
to pay the men, the President would, when
Congress met, ask for an appropriation to
reimburse the State On the faith of this
promise the Governor gave his word to
bankers and others that he would ask the
Legislature to 5 that the promise of the
President was fulfilled, and the banks ad-
vanced the required sum $67l .47s,43.
But when Congress met, Mr.. Lincoln did
not do as he agreed, and Congress refused
to appropriate the money because the Pres
ident would not ask fer it and explain the
circumstances. The Legislature is now re-
quested to press this matter upon the at
tention of Congress, aud endeavor to realize
the sum so unwarlantably withheld.
Great injustice has been done to men
who were induced to enlist under promise
Of Sl0O bounty-a part only of said boun-
ty having been paid, and the balance un-
Justly withheld. The legislature is asked
to endeavor to see that the wrong be Cor
rected,
He recommends historical painting in
memory of the Gettysburg victory.
Maryland has proposed that the States
join in Cemetery for those who fell at
Antietam, and he approves the plan.
The State agent continues to collect
claims for soldiers free of charge.
Attention is invited to the reports of the
Departments, and especially to that of the
Surveyor
Reliefto the wounded soldiers is recon-
meuded.
As soon as all the regiments are mastered
out, their flags will be received with cere-
monies-whch was to have been done as
they returned from the field.
A new State Arsenal is suggested.
Reference is made TO the Presidents
death.
He refrains from. discussing national pol
itics. and edorscs Johnson'S annual mes
| sage.
1t is cause for congratuation that peace
has returned.
He knows ofno difficulty with other ma
tons that may not be amicably settled, land
hopes that "Iong years IF tranquility and
| happiness are before US"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay, AMI all the effects Of
youthful ndiscretoh, will b'r he sake of suffering
humanity, send free to a Ill who need it, the recipe
and directions for making the simple remedy by
which he cured Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience, do 10y addressing
JOHN OGDEN,
No. Is Chambers ST., New York.
y5n2l- lyear.-S NJ. p. d Co.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
Administrators A Notic.

Notice is hereby given that perons Indebted
TO the estate Of Noah Newman late of Monroe Town.
ship decd, are requested to make ilnmediate pay
ments, and those having claims or demands against
said estate will present them duly authenticated Tor
settlement to
JOHN WALL. il. Admir-.
TunkhannocE, Dec. l9 1865. =,
v5n20-6wKs
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
STRANGE,BVC TRUE.

Every young lady and gentleman in the United
States hear something very much to their advan-
tage by return mail (free of ,h'rgc) by addressing
tho undersigned. Those having teals Of being hum
bugged will oblige by not noticing this card. All
others will please addless their ote dent servant,
TIIOS. L. Gil APMAN,
85l Broadway, New York.
v5n2l-lyear--S. NJ. P. & Co.
The MASON i HAMLIN CABINET Organs, forty
different styl"s, adapted to sacred ard secular mnsic
for so dollars to 600 each. Fii1y-ono gold or sill
yer medals, or other first premiums awarded them
Illustrated Catalogues free. Address MASON &
HAMLIN, Boston. or Mason Brothers. New York
v5u4ly
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14

NOTICE.

Whereas, my wife Phebc has left my bed and
board, without just cause or provocalion this is
therefore to give notice TO all persons not to harbor
trust her on my account. as shall pay no debts
of her contracting.
Washington. Wyo. Co. Pa. DAN'L BAR RON.
August IL 1865, v5ul5-tf'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14

erywhere 10 sell our IMPROVED $50 Sewing Mnchues
Three new kinds Under and upper feel. Wurran
ted FIVE years. Above salary or large commissions
paid The ONLY machines sold in the United States
or less than $40 which are fully licensed by Hope
Wheeler d WILSON, Gforer T. baker, Singer d Co.
and Bdohelder AA other cheap hiach.nes AFRO I'm,
firing ard the seller or user are liable TO ar
st, fine and impris onment. Circulars free. Ad.
ess, or call upon Shaw Clark Biddsford, Maine
SGn2l. lyesF
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14

were at Gettysburg, in Ohio and Virginia.
In 1864 the rebels made raid into the
State and burned Chambersburg, and re-
lief for the town is recommended.
The number of troops furnished the ser
vice from Pennsylvania. during the rebel.
lion may be stated as follows s.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14

&S There is a child in Sfaunton Va
seven weeks old, which weighs only one
pound and half. When born il c.nld be
put in tea cup, and then weighed onIv
half pound.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1866-02-14
GOING! GOING.! GOMEZ,

The Subscriber A licensed Auciloneer for Wy
omng. and all other Counties in the Cnted ST. ties
and New Jersey will cell NJ suction, stock farm
ing implements. household farni' ure and every ng
else yendibe TO the highest and best bidders,
Address or call in person on: -.
W.. L DARDWELL
Tunkhaunock Pa y5n4Ot3