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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22
MUSICAL.
NEW MUSIC ROOMS.
NJ IL. j. ZIM Nj f IL M A N.
WE'LL KNOWN As
Practical ln9fYllm4nf MakaY

HAS LEASED THE STORE ROOM OVER
IL No. 4 LIE CLAIRE Row, where he intends
keeping stock Of
PIANOS, ORGANS, MELODEONS. AND ALL
KINDS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Sheet Music, Music Books, &c Persons wish
ing 20 purchase instruments will do we'll 10 call
on him. He has on hand large stock Of Pianos
which he will sell at $50 & 81 less than manu-
facturers' prices. If the instruments do not
give full satisfaction the money will be refunded
Mr.. Zimmerman keeIs all instruments purchas.
cd OF him in order without extra charge. 27ly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22
SPRINGFIELD.
RAY & TAYLOR,

RAY & TAYLOR,
MANUFACTURERS LANES AND GESrs'
PAPER FURNISHING GOODS !!
HAVING unequaled facilities FOR the manufacture
IL of all kinds 81 the above goods prepared
70 NIL all orders with promptncs and dispatch, and NJ
a. low figures by any iother honse manufact urng
goods of the same quality.
We are manufacturing the following goods
which are unsurpassed in style. nnish, quality and
Gents Collars.
Plain Msssasoit Pcr.'gney,
/" % Garote,
Cloth Imitation -
- Byron,
lie Bean Ideal Coliet,
Manila Enamecd Garote,
Hutchnsons Byron.
Ladies' Collars.
Eugenie Linen Finish.
Eugenie,
Eneiish G.ro.e.
Enamelcd
Linen Finish :.
Reversible Enameled,
Linen Finish
Ladies imitation Lace Collsrs,
Curtis Linen patent Bosom.
In addition to the above. we manufacture all kinds
OF Ladies' and Cent? Cuffs both single and rcyersi
ble plain, enameed or linen finish. all Of the latest
Styles and best material All our goods on sale by
W. c. WADSW OkTH, II & ~ Brady Street, Daven-
port. RAY TAYLOR,
Springfield, Nass.
Caution.
All paper goods manufactured in imitation NJ linen
or other woven fabrics arc nfrngemente OF our let
ters patent. unless licensed by rs The Congress
Collar Co., Of Chicago are at present The only cen
eee under eaid patlnt, and all infrngers will b
promptly prosecuted. rat
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22
PIANO-FORTES

GRAND. SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.
Which acknowledged /" be, ~ the lead
ing Artistic In this country, Superior TO any others
in America These instruments pos-ess every mod
srn improvement are OF the largest rIe, finished in
Carved and Plain Rosewood Cases embracing every
variety Of Style Each has the full Metallic frame.
Overstrun. Dase, with or without the agrafic ar
rangement). Each has the French Grand Action nc
know lodged to be superior 10 any other In rapid
ecution. These instrument All Seven Seven and
aQuarteS and Seven and a Third Octa'es; construc-
ted Of Thoroughly Seasoned wood. and Of the finest
and best material For Great Power, Singing Quail
itss 50 ee, and Purity Of Tone throughout the
entire Register Elegance Of Finish and Great Du
liability, the Piano fortcs Of Messr- JENSls &
son are unsurpassed by any other makers In the
World, and have taken the Highest Premium ~her
ever exhibited. The came facilities which enable
this arm 10 produce Superior Instrument. also ena
BILE them % offer Their PianoFoYtes 10 the public AT
Twenty per cent. lower than any other Fret Class
manufacturer In the country.
The special attention OF Dealers Teachers and 9th
IL invited TO the examination Ut these Pianos be-
fore making their selection elsewhere Every instru
mcnt IL fully Warranted for Five Years. Descriptive
circulars sent tc all parts Of the country upon app
cation. Address. JESNYS son.
No. 239 h 235 Fast 21s street, NEW YORK.
Between I'd Il Sd Avenues. sep2l-dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22

HARTWELL Il SMITH
INSURANCE AGENCY;
r. SIMPSON 4 Co...
Mutual Benefit Life lns. Comp'L
Assets. slo.ooo.ooe.
Continental Fire lns. Company,
Assess. el.5OO.O0o.
Security Fire Ins. Company,
Issess. sl.sss 900.
Insurance Go. Of North Anerica..
Assets. er.70O.OOOO.
LOrillard Fire Insurance TO,
Assets, sl.AOO.OOO.
North American Fire ms. COMFY,
Assets. s75O,OOO.
Commerce Fire Insurance TO.
Assets, e5GO,OOO.
Travellers lns. Co., OF Chicago.
Insure Ag'st General Accidents,
Including Travellers risk. stroke bites OF dogs.
lightning. sufioeation by drowning, choking. &C.
Onlce No. AZ brady street.
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AlnA MANHOOD:
~ neW Lest! nsw Restored

INV BvUSs INV 1CbSVttU
.tse AsblisAe1, ~ ssslsI Esssicps. FsiesS CT
4 LECTURE on the Nature, Treatment, and
Radieal cars Of Hpernaaorh0a, Or seminal Weak
ness Involuntary Emmissi ,ns. Sexual Debility,
and imped ments TO Marriage generally; Ncrv.
ousuess. Corsumptsep, Epilepsy, and Fits Men,,
I'll ana Physical lneapaeity. resulting from. Sci
Abuse. &c.. By Ros5. J. CuLvERwnL, N. D., au-
10. Of the GRaEH BooE, &c.
"A Boon to Tousands Of Sufersrs."
Sent under seal, in plain envelope. to any ad-
dress, pos1 PAID, on receipt Of six cents, or two
postage stamps, BY DIX. }. 9. KLINE, ~ Bow
erv. n. Y. +. o. box l.586. ug-lOdAw3m
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Ladies. take Particular Notice
the REAL vELPAU FEMALE PILLS
WARRANTED FRENCH.

These pils. - celebrated many years ago in Paris.
for the relief 81 female Irregularities. and afterwards
oe their criminal employment in tine psncscc Of abor,
tiOn are now offered for eale for the lrst time Il
America. They have been kept in comparative oh.
scurity from the fact that the originator Dr. velpau,
h physician in Paris Of great wealth, and strict
conscientious princplee and has withheld them from
general use lest they should be employed for unlaw
lhl purposes.
In overcoming Female Obeb notions. Failing Of the
womb. Whites. Green Sickness. Suppression. Retcn
ton. OF lmmodesate Flow OF the Monthly Dis
charges, Nervous and Spinal Anecsions Pain: N ths
Back and Limbs, Fatigue on eight exeftson, PaIpta
tion Of he Heart Hystcrics, eic.. and VII eject
care when al other Deane have failed; and, a.
thoush powerful remedy, DO not contain saiomsi,
ontin Ocy or onything hurtful 70 the constssuuon.
no Married ladies' and young g!ric Who nave never
49, re~n seed. they arc peculiarly suited. The,
Nm. in : shost time. bring on the monthly perct
&C" CArSsc..-Hasrisd Ladies shouid never take them
MN theee n any reason TO believe Themselves pfcg
III. Tor thcy vii be sure 70 produce miscarriage
Isdies can p-ocnre box. sealed nom the eyee %
ehe e1rou. ~ enclosing ope dollar Gnd elk postage
sesmn. 10 II. ". MAC6MBEli, General Agent for
she Inited slater and Csnacae, 1t Albany. N. T.,
sorsSa. dSwiv Hnrrisom 4 4larkS.
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The Washington Library Con.
pamye

The Washington Library Con.
panv.
In order that the benevolent object set forth in
this circular may be successfully accomplished,
have issued five series Of Fine Steel Plate En-
cravings. which are put on subscription st pri-
ces much below their retail value.
CERTIFICATES or STOCK IN THE WASH
lNGrON LIBRARY COMPANY
will be issued. stamped with the seal Of the Co..
and signed BY the Secretary. (Nons others gen
uine)
Any person sending us One Dollar, or paying
the same to our local Agents. will receive imme-
dintely = tine Steel Plate Engraving, st choice
from the following lis. and One Certificate Of
Stock, insuring One Present in our published
schedule.
ONE DOLLAR ENGRAvINGS.
No my Child Nv Child!" No 2-They'rs
Saved They're Saved" No8-"Old Seventy.
six or. the Early Days Of the Revolution"
Any person paying TWO DOLLARS will re-
ceive either of the following dns Steel Plates. u
choice, and Two Certificates Of Stock, thus BE-
coming euttled to Two Presents.
1.-TWO DOLLAR ENGRAvlNGS.
No. l-"w ashineton's Courtship." No. p
'Washington's Last Interview with his Mother"
THREE DOLLAR ENGRAvINGS.
ANY person paying IuheE DULLAhS Will
receive the beautiful Steel Plate OF
"HOME FROM THE WAR"
and Three Certificates Of Stock. becoming enti
tied to Three Presents.
FOUR DOLLAR ENGRAvINGS.
Any person paving FOUR DOLLARS shsll
receive the large and splendid Steel Plate Of
"THE PERILS OF OUR FORgFATHERS.'
and Four Certificates Of Stock, emitting them
TO Four Presents.
FIVE DOLLAR ENGRAvIN0S.
ANY person who pays FIVE DOLLARS shall
receive The large aud splendid Steel Plate Of
"THE MARRIAGE OF POCAHONTAS."
and Five Certificates Of Stock, emitting them to
Five Presents.
The cngravngs and Certificates will be dsliv-
cred TO each subscriber At our Local Agencies,
or sent by mail postpaid, or express, - may
be ordered.
The Warrington Library Cen
pnny.
WILL AWARD
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TO THE SHAREHOLDERS, ON
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WEDNESDAY. eTM OF JANUARY NEXT
Al PHILADELPHIA. Pc.
Or At the Institute. Riverside. H.
SCHEDULE or PRESENTS.

/ Cash Present ........................S 5000
Cash Prcsent ................ 1000
Cash Presents Of o. 100 each, ............. 5000
/ Handsome Country Residence. Stable,
Grounde &c, Germantown. PHILADELPHIA. 1900
l Double Residence. three-story brick. Cam
cen Ca.l S.Dot. oaice:. She'd. 0roapd. viii
business established, No. 1914 Warrington
Avenue, Philadelphia. ................ -. 1850
Ground, fruits, &C.. 10000
1 Three story Cottage. Lot, &c. 5000
Is Valuable building lOte kiversids. 9Se each 500
Il Elegant Turnoat Family Carriage, Span Of
!. E.s:;. ssss: a. e.. siSs:; az
Beautiful Silver.gny Horse, Is II hands
high sired BY the celebrated imported Ara
binn Horse "Caliph:" also, light Read
Wagon weight 1AO pounds. with Get Of su-
perior Single Harness, &C., making 1rst
rlass establishment .............. 5000
% Planos oD0O each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10000
70 Meodeoos, 4226 each. Observation-Disclosures. 400
s Ro.ewood sewing Machines, e4oo each :. loo
10 Family Sewing Machincs, 600 each. ..... 1000
So Fine Gold Watches. $A1 each. .......... 1880
'o' rate value. 1000
scsmeis Hair shawis. 81 ,oo each .......... $500
aCamels Hair Shawls. $500 each. ....... S.O0e
Handsome Lace Ehawls, $40 each ......... TO
10 cashmelc Shawls, 80 each. oOO
20 six Dress Patterns 175 each. =. .... :. 100
30 City Building LOte, oi75 eoch ............ $40
The remainder will eonsist Of Silvevwafe. M
steal Boxes, Oj<ra Glasses, Pocket Bi6aeo and
different aftic.es Of ornament and uee amount
Ing ..0SsVss
TUSO SSSSsSVW
All the properties given clear Of incuAbrsGee.
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ioca, AGENTS WANTED tAroughous The GATED
States.


The;Assoeiatnn hove appointed = lasesivws Meesss
0kOR0E A. COOKE = CO, whose well ksown IN.
teeriy and business sspesissce OH b saAlciens
guarantee that the money entrusted 70 tAsa WI b
promptly applied 70 the purpose stated.
PnLAnssruA, PA. Nay -. 1851
70 the O6acers and Memhers u the Washingtca Il
brary Co., n 8. REID. Secretary.
Gentlemen :-On receipt Of your fsvos Of the ISL
inst. notifying 10 Of our sppointnsas = hecs'vsss
for your Company, We took the libery to ssbnn
eopy Of youf Charter with plan Of your enterprise
q lie highest legal Authority ofthe State. and havsg
received bic favorable opinion IN regard 70 -
~ synpahsine With ~ bsnsvoiens esSses o. your
A..ort.tien. Viz the edueatios and nainsssascs
~. .,uha. eAidrsa u or soldiers ssd saofs q ~
Riverssde Institute, have concluded 70 seeepe The
rat. and TO nee orr bsst efforts 70 DsoDots -
worthy - o6jsc..
Respeetfhlly. ysass. Ae-.
GRO. 4. COoK1. . 90.
Asa.eas IN leeesss and oedsss ~
Ono. A. COOKE . CO, DANK1,
= 0oaeh Third Dero1e, f11io1elehao, ~
neeslvogs 6oe - WoAAGoeo UoewV Co.j
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22
JOHN M. PENDLETON,
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
For the Purchase and Sale Of
DODMcs(lC Fleece and
PULLED WOOL.

No. a. Broadway. NeW.YOrk.
Caeh Advances made. Consignments solicited.
General or Special Market Reports furnished at re-
guest. -
REFERENCES.
n. r. VAIL, Cashier National Bank Of Commerce,
New YorE.
nessrs J. BOORMAN, JOHNSTON & co. N. York
GORDON, MCMILLAN 4 CO. Cleveland, Ohio.
". r. WESTFALl.. Cashier Fret National Bank.
Minneapolis. MINI.
THOMAS ARTHUR, Cashier FIRST National Bank.
Newton, Iowa.
Aessrs. FORD, DIXON 4 CO, St. Louie, Mo.
And 70 any Banker throughout the Country having
New YORK Correspondents. my21-dAw6m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22

The RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE
Situate At Riverside. Burlington County. New
jersey, 10 founded for the purpose OF grstuit-
eusly educating the sons Of deceased Soldiers
and Seamen of the United States.
The Board OF Trustees consist Of the following
we'll known citizens Of Pennsylvsnis aad New
Jersey -
HON. WILLIAM B. MANN,
District Attorney, Philadelphia, Pa
HON. LEWIS X. BKOOMALL,
ExChief Conner U. &. Mint, and Recorder
Of Deeds, Philadelphia, Pa.
HON. JAMES ". SCOvEL, New Jersey.
HON. w. ". WARE. New Jersey.
HENRY GORMAN, ESQ,
Agent Adams Express Philadelphia, Pa.
J. 4. CuE. Esq.
Of Joy. Coe Co.. Philadelphia.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT WAssmeeoR, D. G.,
April Is. lse7.-OfFice Of Internal Revenue -
Having received satisfactory evidence that the
proceeds Of the enterprise conducted By the
Washington Library Company will be devoted
TO charitable uses, permission 10 hereby granted
to said Company TO conduct such enterprise sx-
empt from all charge, whether from special tax
or other duty. +. A. ROLLINS,
Commissioner.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22

vs"V" sOt S0O YUoS ~ yO01Us 000 u y0otvUOB0
the person whon al aAictsd sSOsld cousalt No one
ever heard Of his not being cured snce be
has been In thiscity HIS reputation has vouchers d
all the city papers, his patients and the mex ical pro-
feesion both here and abroad. being the most skill
led specialists here and thorough master Of an
nal diseaees II oil 0thers IAN. don't deepaiS efve
him CALL sonly common occurrence withhim
TO cure such cases. HE rooms separate for adiee
and gentlemen and the most comp'e etc in the city.
YoUSG MKs. Take Particular Nosice,-Doctof Biz.
Glow devotee much of HE time to the treatment Of
thos cases caused BY secre. habit which ruins both
body and mind. unftt 4 the unfortunate Individual
for either business ofeociety TIE rad effect Of these
early habits or the excesser frper years 10 to weak
en- the debitats the constitution DESTROY the physi
cal and mental powers. diminish and enNebie the
natural feelings. ent exhsust the vital energies Of
manhood: the pleasures Of life are marrsd the object
Of marriage frustrated and existence iteelf rendered
term Oi unceasing misery andregret. Such persons
especially those contemplatng marriage sho1Id lose
10 time IN making immediate appsieatioo = Dr.. B..
and perm aneus cure.
Combinations free andeonAdential. ones, No. IN
south Cask serset. coz. Monroe half hook nom
The PG OMoe. Post o 5es Boz ia, Chicago. I'LL
Once houre hon A. II. 10 SPIN.
send for HE Guide to Heath" Published aeath-
D:-LAdies. end for Descriptive eircslas Of
teeoaae 1emo9lo, he 6esl pesvoasvo Of oUacoDelou
nswS- 0eette ahy eddfsso RE- eA0Us9
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22
DE-. BigelOW.

, IL the only Physician. ~ . Specialize,
now IN Chicago that csn be entirely
relied upon. Go 10 NM, and not sui.
Ter taof horrible disease to remain In
Jour system. disnguring your face
and body. heeides destroying your
happiness and future prospects OF life.
He has made PRIVATE DISEASES
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22

PATENTED IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE.
This Pump has received the HIonksr PREMIUM At
every Fair where Il has been exhibited. viz: New
York, Boston, Baltimore. Cincinnati, buffalo. syria
cusr. Springfield and Worcester.
Ii has no Cranks or Fiy-Whccl. and has no dead
points where VIII stop cou-c9ue, tly IL always
ready TO start without using starting har and doee
not require hand work to get II past the centre, and
il the only Pump made that will work its steam
valve with water, consequently 10 always ready to
start when the steam cy hinder lie filled with cold va
ter Of condemnation.
Ii has been used for more than eight for feed
ing stationary STEAM BOILERS, and has been used
more than five years on LOCOMOTIVES, and 10 the
only Steam Pump yet tried. that Is in every way adap
ted for that use IL has been extensively used for
pumping water for Hotels Public Institutions, Min
Ing Purposes, and Manufacturing Establishments ~
kind with perfect success 1t has been tested
In the Navy, and III consequence L. recommended by
the Chief Engineer of u. D. Navy to I've used at the
Navy Yards and on Steamers A. Fire Engine IL IL
recommended by all ms. Companies, and IL uniycr-
sally adopted by the manufacturing companies in
New England Although we have been cunetantls
making additions to Works vet the rapidly incrca-
sing demand for our Pumps has hitherto been great
Than possible production: but with recent en-
larcement OF our Works. and extensive addition. to
manufacturing facilities. hope TO be able 10
supply all orders
Tua Proprieiors ofYrr this Pump the most Per
feet Independent Steam Pump invented and
for simplicity and durability dcfes competition.
70, further Information address the Proprctors At
their works.
iy3-ly KNOWLES a SHELLEY.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22

The beneficial effects arising from Ns use are As-
touishlng thousands and cannot be realized nom the
use of other wines.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22

Hovv 70 Obtain Shares and En-
Gr0v1Dg0.
send orders 10 ~ by mall enelosing ltom q to go
either BY Pos once orders % In registered letter
q risk. Larger amounts should b esnt ~ dram
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-22

For sale by HARRISON 4 STARKS. Davenport
and GLENN & Hincklcy, Rock Island. Trade supplied
by Fuller. Finch & Fuller. Chicago. may2td ly
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

cation Of the Supreme Court we dare say re-
suits from the great blunder Of attempting to
regulate the war by the old exploded fancy
and Buchanan notions of the constitution. These
antediluvian judges seem to forget that the
war was an appeal from the constitution to the
sword, and that the sword is the ultima ratio
regum-the last appeal of kings and peoples
Thus the constitution has received new inter-
probation from the war; but what if the Su-
preme Court still adheres to the old interpreta-
ton 7 Then it becomes the plain duty of Con-
gress to reconstruct this Court; for even to this
extent sooner or later, the issues decided in
that final appeal to the sword will be enforced
by the loyal States. This constitutional twad-
die Of Mr.. Justice Davis will no more stand the
fire of public opinion than the bred Scott de-
cision.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

Governor r. b NitcAell,i New MEXICO; General r.
L Clingman, OF North CaHiA; senator z P. Ross, a
Auburn; John Hi,z. Consr General Of Switzerland
General A 8. Buford Of Rshnond, General Joseph q.
Blunt OF Kansas, Geneki E. ". Rice Of Iowa:
General G. G. washburn, I Wisconsin; and Conguss-
men I. ". Park, Of verlof, and n. L Sullivan, 81
Illinois, are stopping at tht 81 Nicholas Hotel.
Countess Iremechka dc RgueskA Of Paris Franco;
General A. Sulley. Of the U1ed States Army; 0enersi
Brown, Of the United Sta esArmy md General h. b.
Cogswen. Of PsnnsyvaniA 10 stopping d the Metro
Titan Hotel XII
Congressman W. A. LittIe,f Nebraska, and n wash
field or Illinois; and Captaifcton OF the British army,
are stopping al the Fifth Avsue Hotel.
Senator Higbee, OF Califorh, and Lieutenant Merrill,
OF the United States Army, Re stopping at tho Huffman
House.
General Morgan L. smiti late OF the Uniled States
Army aud United SlateConsul for Honoluu, was
married at vcksburR a,ct 70 Miss Louise osneliAs
daughter Of Joseph Genela, isq, Of said city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

duced in the House of Representatives by Thad
Stevens. Let them vote as q unit for these
measures in the Assembly and then call a
democratic legislative caucus to recognize the
Miles O'Reilly Union democratic organization
of this city as the proper nucleus for recon
struction OF the democratic party throughout
the State and Union, and join with that organi-
cation in calling convention to lay down .
platform and plan of campaign for next
November, as well as for the Presidential con-
test. If they do this, instead of pelting each
other with the "mud and filth of Tammany," as
Mayor Hoffman calls it, they will act like SEN
sible men and secure for themselves front
seat in Q live organization.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02

The cesysbars fain Aao.t. Unin,ursS;

The Gettysburs Anin Anoat, Uusnjured.
AsrAroLrs, Nd, Jan. l, 1867
Tho Gettysburg was tshn OF the bank this afternoon.
Tho tide rose in the harpr higher than 10 has done for
some time, owing TO . haugc in thcwnd. The tides
mere are governed amdt completely BY the wind, and
during the time the gettysburg was aground stin
breeze from the Northwest kept the water out OF the
harbor To-day when oe water rose, as everyhng bad
been previously moved from on board, including ner
stores and coal another effort 20 her made
with the tugs and she got OF much more easily
than was expected. D injury whatever was done 70
her
The Don has not yet lit and u is now doubtful which
vessel will sail on the secret expedition
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-02
Cotton and Corn Crops OF 1865 In the United
States.

Cotton and Corn Crops OF 1865 in the United
States. y
A letter from our Washington correspondent,
recently published, presented the statistics Of
tho monthly report Of the Agricultural Bureau
foT December. The final estimate Of the corn
crop tor 1866 is set down at eight hundred and
eighty million bushels, showing, in comparison
with 1865, decrease OF twenty-five million
bushels, while the decrease in quality is esti-
mated as equivalent to ssventy-fve million,
making loss in feeding value equivalent to
one hundred million bushels. The cotton csti-
mates are made to show a total product of one
million seven hundred and fifty thousand bales
Of four hundred pounds each and as the actual
bales are now nearly five hundred pounds
each this is estimated as equivalent to million
and half of such bales.
But that figures never lie is an almost obso-
lete rroverb. 1t is almost invariably contra
dicted by official statistics. These arc usually
based upon rough calculations and imperfect
returns, and consequently neither affect the
markets nor have scientific value This is
obviously the case with the statistics of the
Agricultural Bureau. Those relative to the
decrease of the corn crop must be exaggerated,
as is usual with similar statistics Of the natural
productions of country, particularly when
spectators can influence the returns for their
own private purposes. Even supposiug that
the statement of this decrease is not exag-
gerated, it should be remembered that in the
same season the decrease in one kind Of food
production is often counterbalanced and some
times more than counterbalanced by an in
crease in the wheat crop or the potato crop or
a crop of some other kind, 80 that prices do
not vary either way SO much as might be ex-
pected as first.
We fear that the statistics relative to the co.,
ton crop are put at too high figure. Unhap-
ply the unsettled state of politics and the dis
organization Of labor throughout the South
have prevented the most sanguine from pre-
dieting q crop Of more than million or . mil
lion anna quarter of full bales Let us hope
that the new year on which we have entered
will diminish, If 1t may not entirely remove,
the obstacles to agricultural production in the
South, and that everywhere, North, Sou.h,
East and West, the prodigious resources of this
vast country may be developed 10 an unpre-
cedented degree by intelligent and successful
industry.