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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-04

bentU, Copeo0o0 J.
. n ths Uhamsse u Depasiss, y. Bssuesk
soid thet ths view q ~ euvoennsat end
he deputies we're NJ . nUch opposed %
they appeared to b. esen - ~ question
Of internal reform, bot the mssl imper,snt
task now vas the foreign pelicy Of russia.
Us. 81. PsSnasDuns, ospk l.
Seventy theusend Cireassian trooDs cap-
turcd the town Of Sukum Kalkully o. Tie
S7th q August. The Rnseians received -.
ceived reiniorcemsnts, ssieok ~ town. and
rspulsed several alteapts 70 rsSaituss L.
Later news state that ths insurgsnts ore
williDe n submit. .e*N#
Moscow, Sept. l.
The United States embassy have gene v
Novgarood. An invitation 70 visit the d
tics on the Caspian see was declined.
JAssY, Aug. 81.
The Haspadar has made Z Triumphant en-.
ny into Jassy. lie was met - the way b.
oyesturcs from the inhabltants.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-04
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4achlnlst,o Supp0les.
AND 08N90AL
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= 49, = ~ ~ peesiole 0eaass aaa ~,
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1gUe00 vaeuloA. -
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PERFECT MODERN
Sewing Machine.

Parties in want II reliabe Machins ~ aay go
stY, one that will not dlespcinl them apd vil1 ~
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10s ~ . exsnipe ed teat the Singer naeAisse ~
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machine wasrsntsd sud fall Instructions given By
competent and courteous ettendante.
SIN, Twist. Cot0M and Linen Thfsad ION spo0ls),
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u No. ~ NfYy otfeet.
P.S.-TAis Company ~ " anauancs thAt they ars
bow prepared to supply their custDmsra With The
most practical and pcr3cct BUTTON HOLE MA
CHINE In the w0s d, asd to warrant he some II
every respect. jy9tdAW1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-09-04

Fron koooOV1lles
1870 . IouisvnaA, Sept 3. \
z: Burrows tastcsy h dis city. banned
teNoiehN Loss ol06oo. 1855
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Rr00 New Or1e0oo.
Ngw OslRArs. Sept. 3
: he Mississippi ssllsdlst Kse 1Gk.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-13

PHILADELPHIA. 10Th Month, 18th Day 1852
REaPEoTED FR1END:-My daughter has been much
benefited by the of thy Plantation Bitters Thou
wilt send me two bottles more. -'"
Thy friend, AsA OURRIN
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DE-. WRIGHT,s
REJUVENATING ELIXIR,
Or, Essence or LIFE.

$SSMNNMzzz.11g Cures General De6nttN WeaE-
&S$&N@W%&I ness, Hyste,Jcs in Fena1kes
SS3f M(&E#z= Pa1pttaldon Qy tAe Heart and
@3a&$8N@ dN Nervous Dise0sea It re-
~SS9sz&| stores new life and vigor to the
!. = - nssss--, aged, causing the hot blood OF
roe H. ns5s ~ sss youth to course the VEINS res
fre n,d,znxe1 gott1 toring the Organs Of Generd-
Hje''-so does ton. 7.esnouinO lznPotency aad
Mtc EftEfv 7ejupe,,- Oeb3NtH restoring Md4.1inees
ate the syste,s and and fHU Di0or, thus proving
o0e7co7s dsse1se. perfect E7sDSr ef L0D6" re-
moving SteriZity and Barrenness In both sexes. To
the young niddle-aged and aged there is nogreater
boon than this " Elixir Of Life" 1t gives new
lease Of life, causing the weak and debilltated to
have renewed strength and vigor, and the entire
system to thrill with Joy and pleasure.
Price, one bottle 81; three bottles IS; sent by
express to any nddrees-
Our medicines sold and recommended By all
respectable druggists tn every part Of the civilized
globe; some unprincipled Dealers however, try to
deceive their customers by selling cheap and worth
less compounds in order to make money. Be not
decetved-ask for these medicines md take no
others. # the druggist does net keep them, write :
to MS aud will send them by express carefully
packed: free from obeervation We will be pleased
to receive letters with full statements In regard to
any disease with which ladies or gentlemen are
afflicted Address all letters for medicines pamph.
lets, or advice to the sole proprietor, N
Dr. W. B. MERWIN, 81 Walker st, Il. X
May 2s -,
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LoHDoN, August "a, 1865.

James H. Wehz Esq.,: -
Me DEAR s1H: AS you are going back to the United
States must beg you 70 remember ne kindly to the
Messrs. Chickertng. Tell them was delighted With
their Grand Piano forte0s good instrsssent i,sk
-Gs aaes coer tu1zed ont, both IN touch and tose.
Wishing you, Sc. remain ever truly,
81. r. BROADWOOp.
Firm Of L Broadwood & Sons, Piano forte Manufss
tnrers London. --'D
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s.sg WM1ARD's HeTz1.(
WAsHnsaTox, D. O.; May 22d, 1883,
dznr1znEH:-We require another supply OF you
P1satatton Battsrs, the popularity whieh daily In
creaees with the guests Of our house. s#
:--sas Respectfully.
\ aE 5.. SYKES, CHADWICK 90.
9@ go %. DC. 90. TO-
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W0RLD's FAIR, LONDON.

| consider Chiokering & Sons Pianos beyond com
par1son' ehe oest nave seen IN America
Chairman Of Jury on Musical fnstrnmentz,
@ ARD.
that we publish the following testimonials. which have
been received by us recently:
EUROPEAN TESTIMONIALS,
Received during the month Of August, 1856.
| LospoN. July 25 1857.
i MEssRs CH1CKEn1Na & soRs-Gents: I have much
pleasure Ia enclosing document signed by the first
composers. musicians and professors Europe held
your 1st Pianos III in such high @ oer
Europe, to ascertain the opinion my professional
they have been on the subject Sea ~
forward at the same time letter received from my
friend. Mr.. oollard which sure must be- crafty.
have thahnor to be, gentlemen, yours very truly.
1 JAMES II. WEHLL
LONDON, January a. 1856
james ~ Wehli. Esq: - 80
convey to Messrs ohetertuP the e.nr sa yeaso ITO
highest approval Of their instruments It is consider
ihave tried but one Of the uest Grand Piano.
torses that has ever come under observation; and
turned out nom their manusaotory an INSTRUMENT s
would very difficult 70 srpasa ii any part Of fhs
Dear sis. yery sincerely rely yours, ~ :
Firm oollard oollard. pisao-forte Msnnisotasers,
| : London. a -r-- ,~ s :
~ LosDos, August a. 1855
M DEAn s1a As you going back TO the unlted
t6ss msss,s ,,0 Tell them vas
as aoqs : Sgsr taTned osa oott N toneA and toHe
Wishing you, Sc. rels=:a ever truly.
Firm Of I Broadwood & Sons, Piano forse Mann;t.a.
turers, London. --1-
LONDON. July 20, 1866.
GEEs Ih.ve iust been invited By Messrs Oollard to
& ny Grand Pianoforte manufactured by you, and
friend. NE d. Coard, That 1t is the finest in
strumsnsn 41a,;aIa ever @ played @ oa:
Testimonials from most distipdassAe5 = E,s1na
to NessTs. ChscEcvissg q Sons:
Having made sa 5s ss asss
plessure IN teayng to is genesa nave
For sweetness and brtlianoy OF tone, denoacy Of
consider it really GaAD P1Aso-ronrE AND Dso1DEn-
x TIE EEL BEST HAyE sEEn OF Aazn1oAN MAauEAo1uaz.
se5a es5oss& a3RDAzD a1249 ERksb b!a2aR1 yz2H
w W. KUHE g. q1,,,n,on LINDSAY sLoPER
6HAs SHis1a4 H4455 Ri5aARns .TEsT1fY54s N
RESE EAxAKsER Director aeaea Of 9na1 Monday 6on.
m "'4 ->4S11 - - - -. - M certa' LONDON.
--,7s a.... ...ss '
Among the chief points of excellence OF the Ghckar
ing Pianos Of which speak the renowned ariass in isi
congratulaory testimonials the Messrs Chiokerine
Zone comSine h aSpsn Iehness and volume Of
reract evennaa. t,onrhnnt ti4ncy: ~ o1eaIlese aan
aiove all snrnr,ano dnratinn ~ res5 scaaes sod
synpathetio quality Of whioh never e vu11 eha .1
moat daiicata ~ rvers,i tonc, 1aanees onoef tae
% nnr;nn +te ~. ~ - sort uS-.4t - ~ sos.oaa.
.cturade 80 go ~ e0 soa1e ~ enas 111a mas manu-
1sAe0 50 49, .-r =
the eonsruoton Of which they have introduced every
known and valuable Improvements. They have invaris
both for private ana pubo ua oon'
-~"-- :s,a,k, 5,G - I.-s, 80 pe -. 49,
ssss ss s:yens
!. ss;,ss 3 :s,;;: ! 90: R;:as. :,
:sa
WSeh do no ana m an1 o os and purity
ssaag Fl g"
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sl1llLIA SIAIILiBUS CURANTUR,
HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS

HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS
uAvE PROVED, FROM THE MOST AMPLE ExPE.
III RIENCE. entire success: simple-Prompt-Rm.
oient and Reliable They are the only medicines per
tectv adapted to popular simple that mistak
caI lot be made In using them harmless as to be
tree from danger and 80 efficient to be always relia
bic. They have raised the highest conrnendation from
81, and win always render satisfaction. No.
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LONDON, January "A, 1856.
MY DEAR SIN: have great pleasure in asking ysuto
convey to Messrs Oh1cker1ng the EXPIRE sion OF my
highest approval OF their instrument. It consider
not merely the best instrument of American rnanufao
ture that Ihave ed but Of the duest Grand Piano
torses that has ever come under observation; and
turned out from their mandatory an INSTRUMENT
which, Tor touch, quality, power aud Workanship It
Wouu oe very difficult to surpass In any part Of the
wide world! us1s 1-s7-.7'.g.1 : ~ m :.
Dear si- very sincerely yours, .4 .s
~ 7..-- .s CHAs. d. GOd4LARD. I
Firm Of Coard Collard. Piano-forte Manufacturers
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P. Il. DRAKE & CO.. New York.
Ar::. 20 7" 10,
SGHRNCk'S MACHINERY DEPOT
J. 3. sCHENCK, Egent,
No. 70 MAIDEN LANE. HEW HORm

No. 70 MAIDEH LANE. HEW YORK;.
OFFERS FOB SALE
DORTABLE AND STATIONARY STEAM ENHINst
4 OF al sdseS. CIRCULAR SAW MILLS Of tho moa
approved construction, cutting from 10000 to 2aOc(
eetof Lumber per day: REYNOLDS TURBINE WA
TER WHEELS, and all kinds of Machinery Tor worries
Wood and Iron, viz: No. -
Engine Lathes
Drill Lathas
Boring Machines
Stating Machines
Upright Drills
Iron Planera
Vertical Planers
Steam and Gas Pipes
Steam and Water auagea
Screw Jacks
Hydraulic Jscks
Upright Reservng Mil.s
Circular Reserving Mills:
ehaStng Pullrys and Hsrgers
Rubber Leather Belttngs
Circular Saw Benches
Suction Pumps
Force Pumpo .&.
Power Morticing Machines
Blind e!nt Tenonng Mschinesi
Daniels Planing Machines
Cray Woods Planning Machlnaaj
wordsworth Planning Mschines
Moulding Machines
8ash Machines
Boring Machines
Tenonlng Machines
Foot Mortctng Machines
Leather and Rubber Hose
Plumbing and Gas Fitting
Wrght's Patent Scroll HAvp3
Patent Belt Scroll Saws
Lifting Pumps
Rotary and Mining Punap1.
9yexy description of Machinery and Railway suppNsa
gO9I0n GINS OF tae most approved construction.
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REEDLEs AND FISHING TACKLE

A NDREW CLERK & CO., 10. 4s MAIDEN LANE,
~ Y, sole importers Of JOS WARRIN'S calebrstea
Drilled Eyed REDLEs. beg to notify their old custom.
ora and the public that they have hond full asso.
ment of .:saz 5S 5i- -,
WARRM's DRILLED EYED NEEDLES
WARR1N,s TELEGRAPH NEEDLES IN OAgKETs
extrn large Oval Eyes t9@5 N
WARRIN's NEEDLES IN sYNoPTroAL GASES, new
article @H l-3 ta@54. 7'4 7-1"Y
aARRINH SURGEONS, MLLNERs, SAFE, PACK
NEEDItE8, &c. 34glE.' 2I1 ,-
Rhese Needles hsve bean before the public fr shlry
2re and are acknowledged By good Judges to be sups
orto an othess IN temper aoish, uniformity and quail
bur assortment eR F1sH1Na TACKEE Is complete
dthe most extensive In this other country.
1nne Is G.33 .,395!HEa .,.s5aa- 1nwf8mo
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8. T.--18R0-X

"a smile was on her np-healta wss In her look
strength was In her step. and in her handsP1AsrA.
zIoS BzrTERs."
s. T.--1860-X.
& few bottles OF PLANTATION BzrrEas
Will cure Nervous Headache.
Sour stomach and Fetid Breath,
Flatulency and Indigestion.
+" Excessive Fatigue and Short Breath.
Pain over the Eyes.
IS Mental Dependency.
" Prostradon; Great Weakness.
Sallow Complexion, Weak Bowels DC.
LIVER COMPLAINT AND DYSPEPSIA.
La estimated that -tenths OF all adutt ailments
aeerons q ver ovesaowne INTO the stomaoh ' poi
con the entire system and exhibit the above symptoms
remarkable these horrid nightmare diseases
the world hiss produced Within year over SIX
PLANTATION B1rrsRs and not IN istancs Of eonsplan
has come to our knowledgei
1t tis Inost eHectual tonic and aQreeabe stimulant
suited 70 all conditions Of life.
The reports that 1t relies upon substances for
action pubic ana that patents may &c consult insult
their physicians We append list Of it's components.
CALIsAxA bARK.-Celebrated fer two hundred
years IN the treatment OF Fever and Ague Dyspepsia
% st9 II tns d into
afterwards sold by the Jesuits for enormous price Of
ders, ana was finally made public By Louis XVI, King
of France humboldt makes especial reference to its
oAsoAns11A BAR1-For diarrhoea, colo and diseases
OF the stomach and bo els
DANDkIAoA-cOr lnNanInaElOn OF the l0tnS and drop
cHAMoM1rn F1owKaa For enfeebled digestion.
LAvENDER RFLowERs-Aromstic. stmulant and tonic
highly invigorating In nervous debility.
WINrERGREEN-For scrofula, rheumatisrn, etc
AN1sE-An aromatic carna1native; creating flesh,
muscle and milk; much used By mothers nursing
Also olovebuds, orange carraway, coriander. snake
root, etc.
s. T.--I86O.--X.
Another wonderful Ingredient, OF great use among
the Spanish ladies Of South America, iparng beauty
to the complexion and br1ancy to the mind is yet I'M.
known to the commerce Of the world. and we withhold
| its name for the present.
IMPORTANT CERTIFICATES,
, RocHEsrER n December 28, 1851.
ferer from Dyspepsa for three years. aad had to
abandon my profession. About three months ago
row nesry well man have recommended them Ia
several cases, and. far know always with signal
benefit. am, spectfully yours, @
Rev. ]. g. CATHORN
PHMADR1RH1A. 10Th Month, 18th Day. 1852
the oi ~ hfs sss on
wilt send me two bottles more
Thy friend. Asa oURRIN
SHERMAN House. CHICAGO, H.
February II, 1868.
twelve cases Of your Plantation Bitters AS morning
appetizer, they appear to superseded everything
else' ana 7 are greatly T esteemed.
Arrangements are nov completed to supply any de-
mand for this artiole which has net heretofore been
The public may rest assured that in no case win the
perfectly pure standard OF the PLANTATION 3rKRa be
sat.re stea plate es,g,ausg or ( ea..nat b ess-
ui,e.
Any per.on preending to seu P1AsrA11on BrrrEas ia
bkk or By the gallon soidler tuaposter BerGre
Of reued bottles. See that Prisat. Stomp Is UHu-
T1t4ArED ouer encry cork
Sold by all Druggists Grocara and Dealers throughout
the country. N
p n DRAKE f. RI Now Vorh
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bic. They have raised the highest commendation hon
sn. and will always render satisfaction.
No. !, cures Fevers, Congestion. 1nhammatons. q
:" Worms Worm-Fever, Woraa-Coic. rs
g. Crying Collie, OF Teething Of In
Diarrhoa Of Children or Ad1ita:: IS IS
g. Chole' q Morbus, Nausea, Vo1n&t-
Coughs, Colds. bronchitis. =
I" :. MeuEalEia, Teothache. Faceaohe.. 20
Headaches, Sick Headache ;Vertso.. Is
II, I" Suppressed, or Painful Periods. 80.
II Whites. too profnse periods. as
" ~ CEonR, Cough, Difficult Breathing.. ~
:. x x Sal. them, Err & &pelss. Ergptons. 25
:. 3e' :. Eheosa s.sza, Rheur1atio Pains. Is
To- sever and 1ae, Chill Fever.
IT, :. Piles, Blind or Bieeding. .......:..: SC
49, :" Catn"-h, Acute or Chronic, Inau-
g. whooping Cough. violent Coughs 50 50
" q. s. Asthma, Oppressed Breathing. 80. so
a. '' Ear Discharges, Impaired Hear-
sc1ofuia. Enlarged Glands. swell .
eensrai Debility PHYSICAL wealness 50 50
26. Dropsy and Scanty Secretions. 50
IS 26, IS Sea Sickness. Sickness from Rid-
~ Kidn.v iiease c;rs1e; ~ ~
:" 78, !" Nervous Debility. Seminal Ennis
!, 90 :. sions, Involuntary Discharges. 1.oo
s.. /" Urinary ineontinencs, 'wistttaii; wettang Z
ST. Painiai PERIODS. even With =
"s2 sassngs se st change Of LIE %
IS, Epilepsy, epasms, st. Vitus' Dance1. 90
"a. '' Diptheria, liberated Sore Troat.. =. so
FAMILY CASES.
tevhlS. morocco case and book. $iO 90
40 large walls, Ia morocco, and book. 600
40 large Walls. plain case, and book. sos
Is boxes Nos. to 15), and book SEQ
VETERINARY SPECIFICS.
aahogany cases, 10 Walls. Sic. 90
Single vials, wiki directions. Observation-Disclosures. LOO
aS-These remedies, by the case single box, arc
tent to aRy part of the country by Mail Express
# charge, on receipt of the price. Address
HUMPHREYS spEOIFIO
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE COMPANY,
Office and Depot No. 562 Broadway, New York.
DR.. HUMPHREYS is consulted daily at his Office, per
sonsy or by letter, above for ali forms of disease
KING s. CASSIDEY,
w. A. SKRINE. 4E.%#a
A. EEK RI. & CO. NefapI auent~
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s. r. T....I86O..-.

Another wonderful ingredient, OF great use amor
the Spanish ladies Of South America imparting beau
to the complexion and briiancy to the mind is yet VI
known to the com merce Of the world and we Withhold
its name for the present.
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RocHRsrER N. December az, 1851.
Messra. P. H. DRAKE i Col have been great suf-
ferer from Dyspepsa for three years. aad had
abandon my profession. About three months ago I
| row nesrly well man I have recommended them in
several cases, and as far know. always signal
beneat. am, respectfully yours.
Rev. J. 8. CAEHORN,
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LoRDon. July 20, 1866.

AessTS. CRlckerf79g d Sons: -7--"
GENTS: have iust been invited By Messrs Coard 70
try Grand Pano-forte manufactured by you And =
have no hesitation In endorsing the opinion of nv Ola
friend MI d. Cofard, That 1t Is the finest in-
strument ever played on. T'#T
Believe me. gentlemen, most faithfully yours,
J. L. HATTON.
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"a smile Was on her np-health wss In her look
strength was In her step. and in her hsnds-P1A1rA
zrTn>; R7-rrurpa
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Police Reports.
MAYOR,S GOuR 7

WEDNESDAY, September 5.-The mayors Office pre-
seated rather dull aspect this morning there being
but few birds in attendance. Justice Allen disposed
of them in less time than it would have taken him to
say grace
Catherine, drunken negro wench, went up for 81 30
and COSTS for carrying too heavy charge of needle
gun whisky and disturbing the peace. J. S. Hodges
similarly endorsed for which he paid 80 and costs.
NJ J. Daily followed suit and forked s. and costs.
Justice Beae fined F. c. Warren 81 and costs for the
privilege of letting his horse forage the sidewalk
TuuRspAY September 6-This was one of the dull
tlaYs-we might say the dullest of the There
was not a single Jail bird in sight this morning.
FRIDAY, September Justice Allen presided this
morning and disposed of the few cases with all ease
imaginable. John c. Colbert went to the Market EE
change and shipped board big load Of the doctors
needle gun whisky and kicked up the devil generally
The police gathered him up, and his honor gathered
up So and costs in greenbacks T. f. Keith, for being
drunk and using language of the proane order on tho
streets paid s. and costs A Bume paid So and costs
70 letting against his fist while in rather al
excited mood.
SATURDAY September s.--,Iustce Allen had only one
case before him this morning, which was hardly bite
j. Henderson, for being drunk and disturbing the
peace was mucted to the tune Of s. and costs.
just 10 MS manu- III, aclIlP LeUHaiu
II. Watson $50 and costs for disturbing the peace ant
resisting the police while in the discharge of their duty
MONDAY, September lo.-There but a slim at
tendance the mayors Office this morning, and they
were quickly disposed of by justice Allen. J. "
Bowers paid SO snd to be taught better manners
than to buy chickens to speculate on during marke
hours. The next lesson viii cost him 500, un
less his honor has chickens for breakfast Green IIeI
ner colored rascal, sent to Jail for twcntytou
hours to sleep of the effects of a drunken spree,
TUESDAY, Sept. 1l-Justice Allen dispensed will
reading the law for few minutes this morning, ant
administered it to the following visitors: David Chat,
and Mark Parsons two coored scoundres, charged
with carrying too many bricks in their hats aud throw
ing them each other; S. and costs the fine II
H. Harris, for being drunk and throwing bricks at col
ored people, was fined s. and costs. 'Brick" ha
taken the place of that orug post Jesse Lee, fo
being drunk and kicking colored brother of the side
walk went up for S. and costs.
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Railroad Meeting.

We publish the following proceedings Of a meeting
Of the citizens Of this place for the purpose Of select
ing delegates to railroad convention, to be held at
Tyler the lth inst. the request Of the meeting
The meeting was called to order BY Hon Roland
Jones, and his motion Col. J. NJ. Waskom was
unanimously elected chairman, and Geo. Williamson
secretary.
The chairman stated the object of the meeting to be
the consideration Of the appointment OF delegates
the railroad convention aB Tyler Texas, on Tie 18th
inst aud the selection of suitable delegates He fur
Their briefly aud cogently urgedNpon the meeting the
necessity OF pushing forward all southern enterprises
and the great Importance OF Shreveport taking an ac
tive interest IN the railroads Of eastern and northern
Texas. At the conclusion Of his remarks, Mr.. Geo
Williamson moved that committee of three be aIt-
pointed to draft resolutions to be presented to the
meeting.
This motion adopted, and the chairman ap-
pointed Geo. Williamson, Hon. Roland Jones and Dr.
T. p Hotchkiss. In short time the committee
through its chairman reported the following resou
tons:
j. Be Il resolred, That -- be appointed dele
gates attend the convention Tyler Texas on the
Il th inst, with power to appoint proxies, ana rep
resent the interests Of the city OF Shreveport and par
sh Of Caddo therein.
g. Resolrea That we take the liveliest interest in
the railroad enterprises Of Texas affecting the inter-
csts OF north Louisiana and eastern Texas ana will
give them sl the aid and encouragement in power
j. beSOEtcd, mat the delegates to SAID convention
call its attention the practcabty of the railroad
routc from Shreveport to Little Rock, Ark and the
advantages Of railroad that route 10 the Southern
Pacific and to other roads running from the Texas
coast uorthward as affording direct and eco
nomcal connection with the great northwest than any
other route.
4 Resolred, That We regard the Southern Pacifc
railroad great national enterprise and rs com
mending itself to our immediate support above all
others.
The resolutions as presented, were adopted, after
the insertion Of the names Of the following gentlemen
delegates Col. j. NJ Waskom, Geo. williamson,
Roland Jones, B. NJ, johnson, J. w. Duncan, ESD T.
P. Hotchkiss and D. j. Elder, ESD and these names
accordingly inserted in the first resolution.
On motion of Capt s. G. Head, it was declared to
be the sense Of the meeting, that the city council Of
Shreveport should pay the expenses Of the delegates
On motion Of Col 3. VI. johnson, the thanks Of
the meeting rendered Messrs. McWillianls & Gil
more for the use of their room.
On motion of Geo. Williamson, the newspapers of
Shreveport and Marshall, Texas favorable to railroad
enterprises requested publish the proceedings
OF this meeting.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
J. N. WASKoM, Chairman