Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-11

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all poison in the blood. and performs rad :
cal cure Read testimonials elsewhere.
DIscovrRy The Gazefte says there is a
'cat out Of the bag" Very likely and for
that reason we charge that concern TO take
good care that the political vermin Of its
party is kept well hoied or that cat will
make sad havoc with some of its most init
mate friends.
THEODORE TIiTos. Let none fall Of hear
ing the lecture this evening b. one Of New
tnglind's most gifted orators. HIS delivery
has something Of HE old Parliamentary
style about it, aad wha, he says will un>
doub,ab!y b. interesting. Let all attend
for the benefit of the public reading room
His subject will be the "Ccrner stone Ct
Reconstruction undoubtedly the same
"Reiectcd Stone" that "Gente Anna toll
US about some time ago.
PnsoxAL.-W had tho pleasure of call
to-day from our highly esteemed friend,
Prof. Theodore s. Parviu, Of the Iowa State
University, who is wishing our city in the
interest Of Masonry. lie informs us that
the Universiiy is in Highly prosperous con.
dition. The winter term commenced last
Monday with list Of four hundrcd stu
dents. II is the leading institution Of
learning in the State. Its course is thorough
its graduates as proficient rs those bail
ing from Yale, Harvard, or elsewhere.
Moscow w-The aucient city Of Moscow,
On the banks Of old Cedar River, is now in
fl u,.hing condition.
The citizens have organznd corporation
to build dam across the river Just below
the railroad bridge, and have been at work
on i, the past summer, and expect TO com.
plete il eGrly in tie spring.
But the "f}ig Institution OF this ancient
city, and the man who has rebuilt il, il
MacBryde. the merchant OF the "Yc.low. :,
Mac sells more goods, fences IN and oTna :
ments more out lots with frui. tree, &c.
than 'any other man" Moscow is again a
live town. and long mag she waive.
"WHAr FoR ?'-Thc gazette is in search
Of valuable information Seeing so many
OF its influential co-partners III Republican,
ism leaving that organization, it franticallv
asked What For?' This reminds US OF
another Englishman who was once travelling
in this country upon alightning train, which
in passing sharp curve, flew the track, and
rolled over several times into the ravine be-
low. Extricating himself from the mass of
destruction and ruin about him, he sought
out tho conductor, and Indignantly inquir>
ed "Sir." said Johny, what is the cause
Of thisunusual delay Of the train. p
That's what's the matter with the little
Englishman of tho Gazette His train is off
the track, and his "what for is decidedly
amusing.
Willow DAM AT Moscow We learn
from Mr.. MacBryde, of Moscow, that the
peonle of that place are bound tohave a dam
across the Cedar at that point. They have
tried to put in one o. stone, hut the founda-
items caunct he made secure enough ut any
reasonable expense, 50 that idea was aban
doned after spending good deal of money.
Not disheartcned they are now nut,ing IL n
willow dam. This is done by sinking bun.
dles Of willow twigs to the bottom and ias :
tenins them there with stakes ir.Hly driven
Into the rivers bed. Ii is GAINED that
these willows will Sprout and grow, aud
thus torn dam tina. vii! nc as mperishablc
~ time, Mac5ryae takes lively interes.
in the natter-in fac: be contributes i'm
mcnscly to the life, health and growing
| strength Of the town OF Moscow. which had
| nearly become extinct before he settled
there
COMING TO DAvrSrosr.-Wc arc glad tc
learn that our esteemed friend, Harry s.
Compton, Esq, Of Muscatne, is about to
pull up stakes in that locality and settle in
Davenport lie has been stopping in our
city for few days past. making arrange
msnts to this effect Mr.. Compton has
made arrangements with tho Scott County
Agricultural Society for stabling Dom and
the use OF the track to be made At the New
Fair Grounds, where nc will keep bis choice
stock Of prominent among which is
the noted travelling stallion, "Sam kirhwocd,
which is now one Of the most prominent
horses in the United States The acquisi
ton Of such . noble animal to this county
will he highly appreciated by those farmc RS
of Scott who believe in raising frst-c'ass
stock. Harry is right welcome to Dayen.
port-so 10 is "Kirkwcod," and the res. O.
his linc stock The more the better.
Az EXTENSIVE JoBnrSG IIorsr.-The at
ten.ion Of all dealers in Dry Good IN this
part Of the con,ry is especially directed to
the advertisement Of Jehnes, Berry 4 Co,
Philadelphia This is unquestionaby one
Of the herviest and most popular houses in
the United Statss, aud the facilities which
this firm holds itself prepared to Afford the
the trade arc not often equalled and never
urpassed by any whatsoever. As imports
ers they possess every advantage in the
European market that can possibly be ob.
taiued through the powerful influence Of
experience and the almighty dollar. Deal-
ers will find their stock Of silks, fancy
60 ,ds. dress goods, white goods. ribbons,
gloves, shawls, etc., Of the best quality, and
at the lowest market prices. VIC recom>
mend this house to the attention Of oil going
to the East TO purchase Dry Goods. Make
4 note Of this place Of business-No. 527
Market street, aud SEA Commerce street,
and 60 there and make the acquaintance Of
concern. 1t will b. the best thing you can
do to save money.
RsPANrrxa AND REPAIRING OF rns Kso
KuK PAckErs---The Quincy Vhiy and RI
publican, Of the 4th inst, says "A visi,
to the bay last evening reminded us very
much Of two years ago, when SO many
steamers took advantage of our safe and
conmodious hafhor, as well as the facilities
afforded at this point for obtaining msaerials
and competent work ne n 10 do the necessary