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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

New lLLUMiNAroR.- p.tented pro-
cess of dis,illation, &C., new burning fluid
is now made from hezoine and naplha, and
much brighter light, 1t Is claimed, is pro
duced at greatly reduced cost. aud with q
positive security against explosions. This
new fluid is known as carbon fluid, and IL
manufactured in this state by DIS. Hawley 1
Co., for whom Messrs. II. f. & ID. B. Brown,
Of LeCiaire, arc agents. This oil Is row foI
sale by dealers in this city and elsewhei O.
and will be furnished wholesale in any Quan
titles on orders directed to D. S. Hawley 4
Co. LeClaire, Iowa. novl5-dtf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

AGRrorlrrRAL SocIFTY.-At meeting Of
the officers and directors Of the Scott county
Agricultural Society held this afternoon the
following appointments were made. Co,n>
|mittee on Prcmium List, John Lambert,
Edwin Smith and II. W. Bennett; Com
mitte on time Of Holding Fair. Iudge Grant
Committee on Grounds and Special Author.
ity, Judge Grant and W A. Remington.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
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Meetings,

NOTICE THE STOCK HOLDERS OF THE
~ Davenport Savings In-situticn,'' win meet for
the purpl~e OF electing officers for the current year,
AT the First National Bank Monday. Jan. .lh, lsC.
at o'clock, r. NJ
ian5dit J.P. VAN PATrEN. Sec'y.
" lie ANNUAL MEETING or THE STOCK
l HOLDERS Of the Dsvcnpsrt Gas Lighta Coke
Co.. for the election of Directors for tho year is,
viii be held ut the Office of the Company, Monday
January 1lih. 1851, At ociock I. NJ
jan2-dtd TIiOS BERMODy, scc'y.
L stuckholdefs oe the First National Hank Of DAv.
enpogt, VIII ~ held at the Bank Tueaday. ehe sth
day Of 1eauary 1851 at o'clock p M. Ls the elset-
Ion Of UifcctOfs for the ensuing yese.
IRA N. CLIFFORD. Cashier
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

DR.. FARRARp the well known Spanish
Physician, will open his new Office opposite
the Davenport National Bank, on Brady
street, next door to DR.. Miner, the Dentist,
where he may be consulted daily from .
A. ". to ) p. NJ, on all chronic diseases.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
DAVENPORT. IOWA. SATURDAY, JANUARY s. 1867

PsoposEp FAua--'rhc meeting this after
noon, held for the purpose Of taking come
steps in regard to getting up fair by the
Library Association was vel at.Snied,
large number Of ladies' being
present. From al Indications the
enterprise will bc put through. Should it
once be entered into i. will surely be tie en-.
tertainment Of the season without any dis
count, as the right ones are moving in the
matter, and they will know no such word
as fail.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

The Chicago Board Of Trade yesterday pass:
cd rs,lu,ipn. the Boards Of Trade Of
other commercial cities ccncurring, 10 adopt
TIC Genital method Of selling ary Luyirs
grain on and after the LIST day &C Mnck
next
NJ. Ashley . Impeachment resolution. in
the House. is not likely to b. adopted. The
movement does 10, seem 70 be particularly
popular, just now, among the Republican
members.
II Is considered certain that Governor
Swami will be elected 10 the United States
Senstorship Of Maryland.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

60 70 ras Bssr.--tio to Bryant, Stras
ton { Mcrrill's Davenport Commercial Col
legc, to get thorough practical business
education, Of 70 bcccuac good sound tsls-
graph operator. For circulass sddress Zen
elosing starnps) Bryant. Stratton & Merrill,
Davenport. Iowa. dw1v
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
lYFmAM.s 1aAIR mvc.

90 CENTS BOZ.
Boxes larger than Dyes that sell for q.
NAIunAL. DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL. WAX.
kANrED to please. This article he's been thor.
oughly testedb DR. Chiffon, Of New York,
ann Profs. Booth and Garrett or Philadelphia.
who pronounce ii free from all poisonous ingrs-
dients and the material composing IL will not iu-
jure the most delicate hair. Sold by Drury,ste
ana Fancy Good dealers evervwhsre
isrl7se'y !NO. J. KRONER, Sole Prop'r.
4aS Chsstnut street Philadei phia
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

TINS total assessment Of property 10 Du-
buque County is s9,2l4,756, Of which $5,-
340,56e ia in the city. The total tax levy
for 1866 was $2ls ,os2 G3, over one-third Of
which was for school purposes
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

PEasosAL.-E. L. Cook, Esq .and wife
returned this morning from very pleasant
tour down East, where they have passed a
pleasan. time in visiting relatives and friends.
Nay the balance Of their tour through life
be long, prosperous and happy.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

Total Loss ....... &6,4SS 500
The number Of steamboats, built or come
plc,ed at ST. Louis. in 1856. was "a, with .
tonnage Of s,994.
A splendid steamer, the Dubuque, fog the
Northern Line Packet Company, is now
res,sv comrlesca \, Pittsburc.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

CHANGE or PLAcE.-B. ID. Austin. dry
goods merchant, row located .. No l3 Ne
tropo.i,an block. has rented No. 2s, LeClaire
Row-recently occupied by c. A. Dean, to
which place he will remove his extensive
and elegant stuck Of goods early next
week
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

Usr I,allenandt Specific for Rheunet,s ,sm
Goat ard Senraigia. lleffectual.y destroys
all poison in the blood, and performs rad-
zeal cure Read testimonials elsewhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

ONkdale Cemetery.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE
1 election OF three Directors of Oakdalc Cemetery
to scvve three years will he held q the office or said
Company, No. 20 Brady strect. ON Monday, JAN ,ih,
lshs. Votes received from 10 A. NJ. to +. N. Lot
owners are entitled TO vote at said election. and are
eligible to the Office of Director.
jans.dtd ISRAEL HALL. Sccy.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

SkArlSo.-The Fire King boys are ct
work upon their park on the river leveling
and preparing to enclose it. They intend
to Aave il ready for the skating public in
few days.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
ron SALE .

A HOUSE CONTAINING TEN ROOMS.
IN Within five squares % the Post Once, with
good ost huildiaga. &c Prics a. .aCe. Apply 70
RI as+ klaDRlDGE h BRO,
nos7 -dsf Land Ag -nis, vieIs's bloct.
4 RANE CHANCE. rRE STOCK AND frx-
n .taPoo Of Retail StOsc doing growing busnepo
md leea In the best business locality Of the city O
Dave0por. Satisfactory reasOna given for selling.
Address, stating swaefe and when an interview may
b. hsds alt.
f,..,.- DemOsrat once.
n. D.-Oaiy small capital required. decsi -dtf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

The ST. Louis Republicans publishes list
Of steamboat disasters on the western and
southern waters. during the year 1866, Civ.
ing names, dates, rivers, character Of aeci
dents, &C., &C., from which We take the
following -s.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
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To.0av'9 4 Advertisements.
GRABBE.S
nair Resteratlve Or ReheWer |!

O0n NeUtO60Wv0 " WC0UWcH
Is the only thing which will bring Grey hair to III
original color In short mc also red light hair to
besuiful brown. Its sure for all scurvy end
dandfu use i and have clean coats and clear healthy
scaps II Is used and re commanded BY our best cit
isens among whom are n. Lowry, Ebenezer Cook
Geo l.. Davenport. DR.. W. w. Parker, James Arm
strong, j. Balls r. H. Men iir, N Dalsell, r.. Geo
II. Parker, DR.. Rudolph Albert, w. H. Dnrant. Jno
r. Cook, John r. Henry Dr. J. W. withefwax. and
many othsfs.
Prepared only BY L. Grabbc, under the Lion Store,
corner Main and Second street. For safe also BY A
seets fremont House, chicago, H., and c. Nullei
IS Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Mich. o. KLEIN, Ii
Crosse, Wis.,. Mrs. &. v Wilson. Dubuque. Iowa.
J. W. McEthuny. Druggist. Marion. Iowa.; G. n
Woodwork. Chemical Works. Rochester, N. T.
Notice.
To TAo,. j. E.sssa aui Martin Dcras:
CIRS:-YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
- that the City Council Of the City Of Daven-
port has resolved 10 open an alley across the
north end Of q lot or piece Of ground, owned By
you. the same being situated ON Rnsk lslasd st..
and between said street and SarseHts Row, BE-
ing part Of the north half Of out-lot thirty one
tsil in the said City OF Davenport, as will more
fully appear b~ reference to the Council pro-
ceedings passed Jan. ~, 'e7, and you ere here
BY notified to be and appear q the next regular
meeting OF the said Council 20 be held on the
10th Of Jan. 81. and show cause IL any on have
why further proceedings should not be had for
the opening OF the SAID alley.
Jan 4sh. 1897.
by order Of the City Council.
Witness nv hand and zeal Of the City oi
Dsvenport. D.B. NASH, City Clerk.
Dated January 4th, 1867. jan5:dtd
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

IN CATCHING ALL FUR ANIMALS MINK.
Muskraf. Otter. &c. You can either en,ice or com
pei thsa 70 tsepe. Thas 10 no hanbng, but simple
and easy method. and meets with great sacccss. -
Sent (Eintedl Tor 81. with recipe for artificial bait
Address =. MEsSER, Mcthucn. Mass box s,.
Dec. .c-dsw,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

HILLS HAIR DYE, so cents, black or
brown instantaneous. natural. durable, beau.
tifnl, reliable, indeed the best in use. has bcen
before the publtc over fiftecn years, 10 The
cheapest, containing ss much as the usual
dollar sizes. Depot No. 66 Joha street,
New York City. Sold BY all Drugeists.
patent medicine, periumery and fancy
goods stores everywhere. iuucll -dl Y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

CARNIVAL to night and every night and
day during the Holidays at Wilson's over
a rev and fine selection of watches, and fire
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
CITY MOTTO Es.

Ut. TEMPLE, Gardener and Florist, cor.
4th and Main Sts., fruit and ornamental
trees. ny2s-ly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
Bnled slay

nN HAND AND rSk SAL 4
~ X N. hrITYNEA.
Dec. H. l.es.!lm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
Fire 4 Llghfnfnn

For protection from tho above, call on r
SIMPSON \ co. and take out Policies in
those first ass Insurance Companies repre-
sentcd by them. Where the assured par.
ticipate in the Profits Of the eompaniel
without incuring any liability. Office No.
lt Brady St. apr -6>dly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
NAN N1 z y.

0EvERAL SOLICITORS FOR A FiRsf
- Glass Fire lss. GO. Men Of 80 snd exlxr
isnee preferred. None need spply without gcod
rscommendations luTHER T. EADS,
noll Land Agent. over +. o. Davenport. Iowa
vr,INTER EMPLOYMENT.-S2C0 PER MONTH,
w and Bxpensra Paid. Male and Female Agents,
70 introduce NEW AND USEFUL INVENTION,
fs, ring % wufk On commes0n can earn from 80 70
$50 per day For full particu ars enclose stamp aud
sddrees W. q. WILSON 4 Co.
dec2G dam Cleveland. Ohio.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

WaAe "BrrERs' SRoUIp pE.-First, Bitters
eheuld be iunoxious that Is incap able under
any circumstances vi doing harm. HrsssL' $
0otDax Birrxas being wholly vegetable in their
c0mpOsition, free from any mineral tsint, an
swer this indication. Second, Bitters should be
powerful they should possess decided effect
~ &ood uDos the human svs.em. HuBBRL's S
0oLpxS BrrERs, containing the active prnci
plee of genilan, cslan,ns, sassasras. etc, falhl
eese iadtnaiun also. Third Bittess should BE-
pure that is, they shouli contain :he best
qeAnty OF spirits. HusHsi's GOLDEN Hrfrxas
comply win this -feqn sitioa o thci utmost. as
they are ma ufActursd OF the very best Jamaica
Lastly, bls,ers ahould bs. successful; expe-
riencs shcaid have 'tsstad .iheie value. Aud
vsrld .ride reputation. N''''
a1ss York Depot, IS Hu,,so. Sxr,,t
For sale at .solssale and retail. by Bed-
erbeeks;& Miller, Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

FREE BniDGR.- The public are making
coed use Of the free bridge at this point
Some six or eight teams are running all the
time and the opposition is quite Spirited
On the Rocl. island side passengers have
to walk 10 the shore on string OF plank
Other than thi, the crossing is good and
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

OF nm to ESQ PER MONTH. snd all Expenses
WI w Paid. We want Agents. male and femalc.
everywhere. to whom we Will pay the above salary,
OF give large commission. Butiness entirely new.
address with stamp, q. w. JAsKsoS & Co..
dece2-d2m II South 81 Baltimore. Nd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

nR. g. II. BURROWS, WHO GAVE Such A
u sncee~sful course " Lectures sn Phrsso ocy snd
Phyfioogy In this place two years ago. viii com,
msnce another CO Is6c n LSCLAanE HAli- On Tres-
day evening, JAn Nh. Adm.ttArce Free. jan4f
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
Peas cop Livsa On.

This .saAbe espssls .has q 'wn N disrepu,e anon.
many from ~ sadseous aud rcpu,sive articles .o,d
J s0IRHNAaAsefcedI1ve On efN
Heard caswers cod Liver Is manufactured o,
the go coast from fresh selected vers l, as sweet
- essan and Il easv retained b. the most delicate
stepssA Sole nannfsetufezs.,
IL s C1v1gkL. MACK 4 CO.,
,..r a kew. .Yorh.
0VA ~ an pvrvg;s.s s~heo~S-eA
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

MUJAVlRO? This delicious new per-
fumc for the handkerchief is without . rival
for delicscy, durability and richness. 10
fant Of al perfumes the fisgAnt A.aviro
may be called the qnintessencc. For sale
by all the principal Druggists. Fosney ;
Press
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

Tnn recei Is and shipments per rail FOR
the week ending Saturday, Dec 2oth were
as follows:
Shipments Barley. 1880 bu; whcit,
4 700 hu corn. GOO bu -four, $500 bbis !;
hogs. 100 hcnd--,liesscd, SS. 900 its; mid
dhnys, 10000 ibs; merchandise, % I.
Heceipts. -Bsrlcy, $50 bn; wheat, 700
bu; oats, -ioo bu COAL $50 ! nerchai.-
die. go +.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
q
Apples /! Apples =

E0n BARRELS CHOICE CLARKSyILLE
OVV Jannisan Apples on hand and for sale by
z. ". PRETrYMAN.
December ~, lsse-diu
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
NgNcN AvrAtps.-
When Mcxido shaii fall into Uncle Sans hands.
Tb. NJ xtrpu FLORAL Gem

The Mexican Floral Gem,
Extract Of Sweet oppponax.
.--As.- Al. Shall Perfume the World
Already the beauties OF patia and London arc en-
chanted with Smiths new perfume,
Extract of Sweet opopounx,
Il. r. SMITH q 60. Manufacturers uf Floral Per-
fuulfry, New York. Entered according 10 law.
BLoSprN. the famous Frenr rhman, crossed
the Niagara river, near the Falls, on slcn>
der rope. stretched from shore 10 shore. II
wns remarkable exploit; hut II was moth
ing compared with the wonders performed
every day by the "E,lectic Cleanser" Ey-
cry housekeeper should have a.
Sold by oil druggists and grocers
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

All thc worst fornS OF Kheumatism are
being daily cured bv MErcALrE's GRnAr
RHEUMATIC Resror. This wonderful medi
zine never fails. and thousands who have
suffered cxcrutiating agony for years arr in.
stantly relieved and soon cured by lew
doses. Stevenson a Carnahan, Agents,
Davenport Iowa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

ARM BRoKES.--Mr Cast, OF LeClaire, sn
old gentleman upwards Of seventy years.
icll down tic steps corner Of Ninth ard
LcClsire streets todsy, ard broke his arpa.
II is a rather dangerous place
ANOTHER Mrs. Fiiar, who was returning
home from the city to-day, met with Sc
occAsioned by being thrown from the wnr>
on, which was upse, BY the running away of
the team. She lives two miles out on tie
Dubuque road.
Both cases were attended TO by Dr.. Peek
Of this city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

TELEGRAPH EarENsioN.--The telegraph
is row extended along the railroad West Us
far as the village of West Liberty, and viii
be completed to Iowa City carly next week.
An oillce was opened ut Wilton junction on
Thursday. There IL an Office NJ West Lib
erty, and the next will be 1t Iowa City. 1t
is great thing for these places which have
long been in darkness thus to be brought TO
Geographic light. We congratulate them
upon he important event.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

HoiLowAYs Puts AND pOiNrNENr-AsrH
sA-1hough this disease has bai,led the
skill, and been pronounced by eminent med
ical men as rretuediaole. The numerous
certificates daily received by DIR. Holloway,
are . direct ge.utation TO such ill>,oundctl
and fallacipus conclusions. Coughs, colds,
and asthma. in all its ramifications of bron-
chial affections, diseases OF the chest, throat,
&c, have been cured in their worst stages
by these expectorant and laxative remedies.
Sold BY oil Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

Rogers Fragrant Odoniolipsrcmovcs all
substances destructive 10 the Teeth, yre
vents discooration, the accumulation Of
Tartar and q Sponey res xed condition Of
the Gums, impa!tlng a pleasant and fragrant
refreshing taste to the mouth. Put NJ In
handsome Boxes containing enc Bottle Liq-
u,d aud one Box Powder. Piice 70 cents.
Sold by all Druggists, Perfimers and
Fancy Goods Dealers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

great Chicago Opera House Drawing takes
place on the 2lst-no mistake. There are
several tickets in this city-st StsrTs-yet
unsold either one Of which i just - liable
T. BE- the lacky one ~ any that have been
sold. The five dollars that yea srs holding
in your pocket miy Weld. yoa $500, 900 il
you will only invest Il. The riak i small.
tho prize most princsly. Thsss can bs'no
question - % the pssfscs iaimess Of the
.drssing. II Is In the hands Of men Of The
.uost answering integrity-nen Who would
scorn . do IN unfair action. Nov 10 the
time, and the last chance to invest for -
magnificent prize.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

Tar Ir.-By all means should those at
flicted with seascs Of the thro It, lungs, or
kidneys, make trial OF DR.. Po.and's " bite
Pine Compound. Is Il IN hcrcs'. thoI gh
New England rsmedy-as staple as gold
dollars. N has been used for years with
perfect success, saving thousands of lives,
and alleviating untold suffering. Try it by
all means.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05
Plain and r,asnty Scnps.

PAIN soar. pIll lnowS ViNpsou,
frHr Gtycrnisr fFrRciIrE Coz aEr.,'. /.
The mos. popular. rloet pare and desirable varic-
ties now Ncfore the public.
org PALM SOAP
san entirely new preparation, and il made from
Palm OF. hleached without acids chemicals oi ssy
Kind warranted pure. II .s .he ns-sr.-
Barnhams 4 Van sohaack. Chicago. wholesale
agents tor the Northwest. Sold by druggists every
where. Manufactured by Nckeone Van lIaaran .S
Co, ss South "a ut street. Philadelphia, ara Caes
Mcheoas, 30 Barclay 81, New York. sri, fm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

The following Is from Capt, Bofnger,
! '6up.sintcndcnt Atlantic and Mississippi
S.eapship Company:
Sr. Lofts, Aagus, 9th, 1866.
Mn. Jons II. BLooD :-D,ar .Sl-: ! take
. pleasure iu saving that have used "Lall..
mand's Specific for rheumatism, and have
always found hat it has given me relief.
know Of no medicine that has proved go
successful. EesrectIullv.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

Rheumatism, Neuralgia and Gout, can be
cured. We advise all suffering with those
diseases to try Laleinani's Specific. Read
the folio vinp tesfiron,aie
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-05

"A0clpxvrs will happen in ths. best Of
(amilies;' and those housewives who nre
sagacious enough to keep supply Of The
''Rslsstic ,Ilsaeser" in che house, have a,
hand the means Of removing the unsightly
seusnswhsch will iittssde themselves in the
most cees(al households. M
Sold BY oil druggists and grocers.
WOMAN: she aeeds no culogium she
speaks for herselfi was the toast offered by
N enthusiastic individual, at = celebration
The same eentinent might be very. appro-
pia)pIy oes2fe6A in behalf Of The tsEsec,it
LIeenseAyH uhich is.,apid'y a,tsiring ns-
tional reputation.
Said by all dPr,9viets and x-ror, m
The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-28
Selections.
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GFrom the Philadelphia Telegraph ]
Ferret and Rat Combat.


Perhaps one of the most entertaining
and interesting scenes occurring off the
stage took place this morning at we'll
known eatiug-houSe in this vicinity.
We had scarcely entered the cafe
when two characters, entirely s"i generis,
presented Themselves st another door.
They entered with slouching gait and
set of hat peculiar to the character.
They were seedy in apparel, and had
the general appearance of a Ticket of
Leave Man" We at once detected
their nationality, approached them with
"From the old country?' with a
provincial intonation ofvoice. "Ye-es," :"
looking up inquiringly. "York shire 20
"Na, Nottinghamsheer," very broad.
"Brothers 20 "Na! but born i ye
same town." He carried wallet under
his overcoat and had bag suspended
to his side, while the other had just set
down box, with door in its front
near the top. "What are you at %
Why, don't We know ?-don't We sec
we are rat catchers ?" and with the
word he drew large grey rat from lis
bag by the tail, swung it round and
round, ending by tossing it again and
again in the air, and catching it with
the ease of a Chinese juggler, the beast
exhibiting shocking tameness. And
what is in that box 90 Ferret-the
gamest animal in the world, and the
iveliest How they hate Il rat Make
up purse, gentlemen, only fifty cents,
just to pay for the rat, and We shall see
the gamesomest fight you ever seen in
your livcs''
1t was done in an instant. Then
taking from his pocket a light piece of
twine, he attached it to one of the hind
legs of a large Norway rat. His com
panion here drew from the box beau
tiful cream-coIored ferret of exceeding
tameness, 1.-THE and sinewy, but scarce
ly a third larger than the rat he was
about to encounter. The rat was set
on the ground, and the ferret displayed
to him. The terror of the rat was ex-
treme, and he gave utterance to a cry.
Like snake the ferret sprung on him,
and the battle began. The rat was
only a dark spot in the arms of his
enemy, who had seized him somewhere
about the neck.
The rat fought furiousiy, but in vain.
It was the embrace of death. Again
and again did the exhibitor lift the
writhing and struggling forms in air;
holding the rat suspended by the tail,
the ferret still holding on until the last
drop of blood left the body. This scene,
was three times repeated, two addition
al rats escaping from his hand being
killed by his terriers who accompanied
him. Some idea of the value of the
ferret in exterminating the rat may lie
formed from the fact that he, with his
five ferrets, destroyed no less than 49,
070 last year alone. lie estimates the
cost of a rat i'll house or barn, with
what they eat and what they destroy,
at one dollar per week.