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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

Filed in the Recorders office, Scott counsy
Iowa, up to O'Clock, Nov. u, 1857:
Jas. b. Eaos wife 10 Richard h. Hill.
SO II. on Perry st., bv $50 n. deep. S.
w. corner Of out lot 80, Davenport.
Consideration. :s.::............... q, SOC 90
Sam'l Roberts and vie, to Edward L.
Reynolds, lots 33 / "a, Hughes. Rob.
inson 4 Bulien's addition to Daven-
port Consideration ............. 500 90
Anna E. Colin, ct A.. 10 Henry Schrie-
Der, lot ., block Z, Walcott. Cousid-
era,ion. :: ....................... 20 90
August Veiths 10 John Hartsmann, 8.
go #. Of N. IS f.. lot 4. block II, Dav-
export. Consideration. ............ G75 90
Recapituaticn for week ending Nov. 2s:
County property. .sic.15o 90
City property. ..................... II, ,o25 20
Tetal. al....................... 81, ,l7S %
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

IRvlxG AssocrArioS.-The question de-
bsted last evening before this society Was
"Rssolued, That : lawyer is justified in
defending bad cause" tAftsr arguments
pro nd con, the question was decided ia
the negative. A declaration BY Mr.. Mel
vile and IN essay BY Mr.. F. W. Austin
we're next in order. For next Tuesday
evening something lively may be expected.
The woman question is to be preached. The
point to bs discussed will bs: "Resolred,
That She right Of suffrage should be extend
cd 70 woman" visitors are invited. The
rooms Of the Associations are situated il
che third story Of Hoff mans blesk on Main
street, adjoining ths First National Bank.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
DAVENPORT WHOLESALE
TRAO8.
Leading FArms Of thc city.

Assistant Assessor II. II. Smith bas
kindly furnished ~ with the following
items in regard to our Wholesale dealers,
and few different branches Of business,
which W think will prove interesting. Al
city fsvorably located. and commanding
grea. advantages, We have not that extern
sise wholesale trade that city claiming 70
be the first in The State, should have. Oar
wholesale dealers in number compare
rather unfavorably with the large number
Of retail dealers, yet the following will show.
even with this state Of things, the wholesale
trade Of Davenport 10 Of some importance
and paving business. We are convinced
that IL il could be extended and large num-
bers of others engage in it, they would be
well paid. and those already here make
,no.e. and be able to do . more satisfactory
business. According to the revenue law,
dealers are required to either take out a Ii
cense, or to pay to the Collector, yearly, q
certain sum as revenue tax proportioned to
the amount Of business they expect to do -
Fifty dollars paid authorizes the person who
paws it to make sales to the amour. Of $50,
600, providing it is any other business than
selling liquor. One dollar must be paid FOL
each additional thousand over and above
the fifty thousand covered by the Fifty dol
lars paid first. Those engaged in the Ii
quor trade are required to pay 800 upo'
the first $4,000, and one dollar upon eaci
| additional thousand.
The following arc the names Of those wh'
are dong business amounting annually 4
$50 ,ooo or upwards, together with de
scription Of the business 10 which each is en-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

Sr. PAuL.--The press OF tha, place foots
up the city Improvements OF the year at
$7i2,sG0. The number Of buildings erect
ed aud improved is 40 Well done ST.
Paul. and vet over half . million behind
Davenport in the same line Of ontcrprise.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

RoYAL BAKING PowDER Is soio oy sh
grocers in this city-everybody should sry
it-because it is the cheapest and best ever
offered the public.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

DAvkspoar LgAruys DEpor.-At the new
storo Of Stuckraih & Co., 81 Brady St, can
be found the large,, and most complete stock
of French aud American calf skins, k!ps AT d
morocco. harness, sole, and upper feathers,
shocns Ak er' tools, findings. .aud materials per
tanning to the trade, west Of Chicago. They
manufacture their own American calf skins
and oak tanned harness leather, an! procure
al othe. kinds from first hivfs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

Goxs To fHs Psxf1sNrrAnY.-Deput
Sheriff TeAgarden returned home THE morn
ing from Fort Madison. whittier he escorted
'so. Mcln,yre. convicted Of burglary At the
last term Of the District Court, and sentenc-
ed to three years. imprisonment. He was
the only individual taken to the pcaitsstia.
y from Sssts cosaty this sssn.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

Uys Lsllemand's Specific for Rheumatism,
Gout and Neuralgia. II s6ectually destroys
eli poison In the blood. and performs rad.
cal ours. Read tesSimonials elsewhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

Posr0rFIcE.-To morrow being Thanks
giving Day the Post oficc will be closed
from 10 O'Clock A. ". TO D P. NJ, thus aHoro-
ing the hard worked employees OF that 10
stitu,ion the opportunity Of praying or eat
ing turkeys, as best suits their taste.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

LET those interested In the advancement
Of public good 20 70 the Iowa State Busi-
ness College tonight, and see the "MErRo-
NONE" work Evening class from Z O'Clock
taSl
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
feo;srQi,,E.

'swo on THREE MORE GENTLEMEN CAN
4 hnd pleasant tpAin~ Seh hssfd iiIrl house wrsI
Of the Frnus Mana iiuasn.
noysadir MRS IL BROWN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
sassigsscc's Notice.


"1aAFOpecys
DIsYnicf or Iowa, ss,
A. Davenport, on the 2sth day Of November. A.
ID. 1867.
The undersigned hereby gives notice Of hia
appointments o Assignee Of John n H;rr a.
Princeton, in the county Of Scott ana state 81
Iowa, within said District who ba, been "a :
Judged bAnkrap: upon his own petition by the
District Court Of said District.
no27 -doaw-ot-wed) Gao. 4. q. Dow, Assignee
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

SHIELDS has a few more Of those fine
blankets, ist the things for this weather.
Also a few more dress patterns for ladiss
wear, and cloths for gents, suits both
drcssy and substan,i,l, call e.rly for fine
elections.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

BeA.Dgas WANTED at Mrs Drcw'A, cor
ner Main and Sixth Sis., sish or winou'
rooms.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

To FArrES GEESE This is something
worth knowing just now, when fowls com
mand II to II cents per pound. The Irish
Farmers Gsze,ts says, TO fatlcn geese, pat
up three or four into n darkencd room, and
give each bird one pound Of oats daily,
thrown on a pan of water. In fourteen day 8
they will be found almost too fat. Never
shut up less than two together, as they Will
pine il LEI, alone.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER p, 1867.
Proclamation.
STATE os Iowa,
rs,,r,vr DEPARTMENT.

III
In conformity sith the religious custom
Of cur people, and IN compliance, a'so,
With The Recommendation Of the President,
designating THURSDAY. the 2Sth day Of No.
vsmber. instant. as day OF National
Thanksgiving end praise;
Nv. II. Stone. Governor OF Iowa, do
hereby earnestly request the people OF this
State 10 observe the day thus appointed, by
appropriate manifestations OF their graft
tude TO Almighty God for the divine bless
ings 90 gra :iously bestoMeo upon 'uen au.
ring the year nov drawing 70 c'ose. Let
Us devoutly thank him Tor oo. ao0nden'
hasvssts, for our great prosperity ana tne
general health and quietuds tnss nave pre-
vailed within our borders. hemoering that
''Sin 10 reproach to anv people iet ~
in public worship and in secret homage
reveren.ly pray for an increased ,, measure OF
The righteousness which "exaite'h ma
tion," ard let us ask that, a. 'he Author
of oil good, lie may continue 10 su'ae ou'
Commonwealth in the ways OF prosperity
and true honor, and that bis uivihe mereie'
may be YOU urhsafed unto our pe'f'e Vh1
their generations forever
In TESTIMONY WnrRfof, ! nave neFenn
IL 70 sei my name and caused tt
49,. be affixed the Great seai oi 'h'
| State Of lewa.
| >~ Done al D. Nolnes this l2lt
day Of November, A. D 1851; IN tue TWEEN
tplrst year Of the State Of Iowa, and o
tN independence Of the United States th
p;ne,y-sscon. ". NJ. STONE.
BY tie Governor:
/, En-. WRIGHT, Secretary y esa'e.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

AMERICAN NOTES. for general circulation,
BY Charles Dickens; Boston, 1ieknof 4
Fislds Davenport, Luss 4 0riggs.
On account Of sandry flings that one Or
two journals in this country have sssn fit 70
throw out, in anticipation Of Mr.. Dickens
visit. rslstivs to some pretty severe things
that gentleman wrote Of rs several years
since, the publishers have issued this inter-
esting edition Of Horss from the great nov
slist. In the prsfae3 the author retracts
nothing, leaving The candid public 70 de-
eide whether HE reaasks we're justi6abls
o. soG He denies ~ psejudies. otherwise
than In favor Of ths Unitsd States. The
public may rest assured that this 10 very
interesting work, ssd will b. extensively
read in this country.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

BACK FRoM EuRors. Il. II. Tate, Esq,
Of Rock Island, has just returned home
from an extended trip in Europe. He viz
tied many places Of interest while there,
spending the summer months in admifing
the many beautiful spots to be seen on the
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

A FIFrREN HORSE POWER ENGINE IN FER
n Feet order=sguo1 new -s inch cylinder
inch stroke, for sale low for cash.
j. GCEliRING.
noyi5II llarri- m street het Ith 4 Sth
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

FoR your winter suits, resdy made OF
made to order. Go to Sam Perry's, No. 40
Brady street. lie also keeps the finest as
sortment Of furnishing goods In the city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

Rr.1 Esr.rs SAlrs.-John l.. Coffin,
ESQ.,, yesterday sold 24o acres in Farming
ton township, Cedar county, al 20 per
acre. so acres in Bear Geek township,
Poweshiek county, at $3.50. and l6o acres
in Sumner township, Iowa county, 81 ss-
Land sales continue brisk, and We arc gal
10 see il. It's 4 healthy eign.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

RgAp Tus-A Geographic dispatch was
received here yesterday, directed to VIM.
II. Oln.y, and dated Fort Harker. Kansas,
conveying the intelligence Of the death Of his
son William. The operator, Mr.. Matlcck ,
unable to find the person addressed, hopes
that the sad news may reach him through
tho daily papers. Should Mr.. Oiney see
this rotioe, he will please call for the dis.
patch, giving particulars.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

THR aeus.-'' llc-perian Pills, cures the
cure for Ague," have been tested in thou.
sands Of cases, and have never failed TO els
feet care. ilosperian Pi.is contains no
poisons 81 sialr.sas irass,aad may be given
% old or young vi,ll ooua isncc and safety.
Price only 5 ~ the drug stores, VIM.
D'CEnch \ Co. proprietars, =. Louis
Ask for "Hesperan sugar Coated Pills,
the sure cure ior Asue. aai accept no inic-
r0r substitutes.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

Dnn BBLS SUPERIOR GENiToN AND
IUU pippin Apples. sciesied for family use.
and for sale by
uDl3-dim j. DAtIEIfs * EKD.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
GIT 1T T. M =.

a " ARSisa Look 10 yosr lamps. See
advertisement in another column
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

CHINA AND GiAsswARs.-J. Lorenxcp, on
Harrison street, above Second is prepared,
With an immense stos, Of China aad glass
ware, 70 receive calls from rsrsic, intent on
purchasing His selections have been made
with care, and he oif-rs rare bargains. Sill.
vsrpla'ea ware, table cutlery, and various
ether articles in his line, will he found con-
stan,ly on hand. His goods have been
marked lew 70 suit the times Pay him a
' sit and look a: the excellent variety.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

IN Bankruptcy.
Dlssa1cr o. Iowa, ~.
A. Davenport on the 26th day Of November. A.
d. 1867.
The undersigned hereby gives notice ef his
appointment Is Assignee Of Is. 4. Coses Of Dar.
port. in the County Of Scott, and state Of
judged bankrupt upon his own petit,on ~ IN
District Court Of said District.
no27 -d3toaw-wedl GEO. &. G. l,ov A..o,.e
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
SNnDfCA.

CALEsMES, LADIES OR GENTLEMEN, SO
- pc, day to sell the LADIES GEM Send 10 cts
for sample. or circulars tree. LAMPHEAK & PER
ky Cleveland ONO. octly-d3m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
OTciai rars. Of the City.

Two HusDlrD bargains in Reai Estate.
Houses and Farms for sale.
Stors-room on Brady street TO rent.
ELDRipGr L BRo.,
Land and Insurance Agents, 40 Brady 81
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

PoLIcE CouRr.-David Catree. James
Hudson, aud Reubeh Watson, three gentle
man 81 color, so: their blood up last even
Ing by means of poor whisky, and amused
themselves by pu.hing people from the
sidewalk. Policemen S;eiger and Field in.
terfersd and lodged them in Jail. Squire
Dittoe assessed them s5.55 each, with
privilege of boarding it out at the expense
of the city. They objected to any restrain
being pu. upon their personal liberty and
cashed up. Where's the brreau.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
PELToN 4 GOODWIN,
HORSE SYEOERS.

~ rAsT Ti1gD sFREFr. SCAR HEN TITS
ID ifvery Sfab'e Wor'. done III ssicutiac man
ier ami wArranf u mn 'aan lsgtar-d shee- uscd.
Sa. e'.asessR.,s s7aEGa..
Cornes. sI,ir-si :.-... .ss-rl~or, SITS.
nAYk%rORr, IOWA
n'ul~ SEW ANA FURNISHED HOUSE
i NOW cpcn fb ihe Haslg t#arces reasonable
piHncr hours trom n Il to- 2 i.
aIs.-dly a HEtif.T. Pro. r'cio-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
$500 Lost.

NOVEMBER 5ru OK THE ALIENS GROVE
AN roai, bet ~.en Dick Creek and the Scott House,
roll OF bsil. done up III brown paper tho ends hrm
y twisted The haier Will bc iiberslly rev arded
BY leaving the same al IA" Dcn ,crat office no6-dtf
A6ENTS WANTED -t2l. SIS. $40. STAR
II SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE Patented
March L. lSi.. II uses two threads and akc- the
genuine Lock Stlteh alike on both ssdes All other
1ow priced machines make Cham Stitch Great In
ducemen's offered. Scpd for Circulars and samples
of sewing Etch Agent giving copy of letters patent.
7. q LArilHOs CO. s5 and 80 Reynolds block,
Chicago. oci2s-dsm
4 GENTS WANTED pto go a day, TO in,r, dnce
a our new psten: STAR Silt TILE SEWING MA
tHiNE. Price -. u ascs fwo thrcets and makes
M cmaIlae Look SrruH. All other low priced ma
chiucs naks the gHsfS Sgtr,s Ex .ilsiye territory
given. ethd iar eiC-ulaFs. ". g. WILSON i CO.,
.84. Artir'rs. ftfy' 'Aaa. Diip. sep'rSm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
CHARLES 0RAHAM.

And oil kinds Of Wrought Iron Work.
Nos. IA, 27s and a7s West Front Street,
s4s...... O01O.
Mr Improved Machinery Soe ~ s.a..sctrre of
~ bsidge Bolte. enables - . f1rnish ekG0 g The
Sovses rases. Square 1hssad 0eeeWe cnf. noe5d6m
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
>. q. ,attsxR'sHy ~ CO..
COM MISSION MERCHANTS

"a iPaydras street. NEW ORLEANS
nEALERs in Northern and Western Produce. Pc
- tatocs, Onions. b ans, Dried Apples, Cow-P as,
sc.
Refercuce-John Finn, rhos. Burke John j. DAILY,
ST. Louis aud : I Pond 4 CO. keokuk
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

THAT vIRrrous sheet, the Gazetts, ac-
cuses us Of inventing lies and misquo,i ng
When aud where Dad We not reproduce
,cord for rord and comma for comma, The
remarks made upon Walcott BY its cores
pondentf : Certainly We did. We gave
our readers exactly what it said-no more
no less. Upon what grounds does il &C
cuse us Of inventing lies and misquoting
Is madness or idiocy impairing its vision
or is it because Of long since acquired
habit Of falsifying the truth +! Verify, il
deserves pity. Selfconceit and arrogance
often work fearfully on . weak mind, and
in this case, certainly. is the result most
marked.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
DIED.
To.DaY's Advertisements.

in Walnut Grove, Nov 2.th PRINCE WILLIAM
FISH. In the 37th year Of his age.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

The ouiy ies4's1si Drawings IN the Uni
ted States. TIE Grand lloiilay Drawing
will take place p eember 3ist s23o,G3o
to be distributed. Capital prize $50,
COO. Communications strictly conf lential
Circulars sent free, by addressing
MuaeAY, EopY & Co.,
...rrl -. Ia ....lrn.nr l.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

between Harrison ani Ripley where nc will soer
larer and more complete stock ot the lstes; stylcs
and finest qualities o Ladies' au MlsSe- Gents and
Bays Hats, Caps and Fusr ~ prices that defy compe
tiou. tmhsast Ssivn at lSfv IAN
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

usual custom no paper will be issued from
this Office tomorrow. Editors. printers,
ptessmen--in fac. the whole "caboodle'
connected with the establishment have set
their hearts n returning thanks ard eating
turkey, and teey mean to do so in com
mcndablc style. Thanksgiving day comes
but once year 10 us enj y it heartily.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

We VvOald say 90 every Mother
who has suffering child, 80 At once ana
procure a bottle of MRS. wINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP II viii relieve the
little one immedia' ely, aill nllsy all psin'
soltens ths gums, rctlnces Inflammation.
.,ula.es The bowels, sn.l cures wind collie.
Ry rclicviag the child from pam, it allows
il quiet, natural steep, and comforts the
mother.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
DRESS 4 CLOAK MAKIM0,

MADAME STANDARD DRAKE, FROM DE-
III TRUlT. would announce to the Ladies' VI Davcn-
port and vicinity that she has opened
Dress and Cloak Making Establishment,
At No. leo BRAps srRrEr. the City Market where
she prepared 10 do all work In her line IN the la
Get style Satisfaction guaranteed angia-ds,n
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

ACCIDENT. J. Q. Bills WAS serious
ly burned in the face and neck last even
ing, by the bursting out Of flames from Z
furnace she had just opened. At her resi-
dence, on Perry street, above Ninth. Th'
attending physician, DR.. J. w. II. Baker
has hopes that no permanent injury vii
result.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
AND
nEAvy SHEET IRON WORKER
nASUrACTuGBR OF
y I: w
The Charter 0ak Cooking Stoves

A. formerly mlnufacturcl hy GlIt~ r. FilLkl I.
ara i4;ely iig the EXCELSIOR IANUFAGfIhiNn
COMPANY GF 81 I0tI~ ohtaigel and main
famed an unparalleled reputation and sal. ever
1el aa being sold within u Fcars. Bat. noiwith-
standing the excellence ard Increasing popularity oil
the old patterns we have inst completed a New
CnAafrg OAK IL superior construction with Lose
FgE Box anffil,. ONES. The patterns have been
nearly two wears In active preparation. efF real m.
faent that long cxeesiencg ani ~ fty wears
practical knowledge in the business could sa--est
~ been aap-sd to bring this stnte 70 perfection.
regardless alike of Ti4g, LAroI q. EXisSsE. We
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
Removal.

KOCH. TEsE3 s's s.ssEEEs.
nus REMOVED HIS HAT. car AND FUR EN-
IL rORlUM
No. ssu 1srcxt .sssna.; .:reef.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27

AsxCsssTs,s~Txrye,,

AskV VsSEFECElTRl
PATENT OFFICE.
w. T.. & ARROI.I.
A RcHlTfcT AN. SUPERINTENDENT or
= BUILDINGS Also, In connection with w G.
Dodge. OF Washington. D. G.. tlate Examiner in the
Patent once has superior facilities for attending to
ali kinds Of Patent oidce business for
INV ENTO lRS.
Address L. CARROLL,
Jahts-"" davenport. loWa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27
The only place 20 find
RIDGES PAT. LIGHT HOUSE BURNER

Is AT W. X. LIyDSAY'S JEWELLERY
l. Store, cor of Third and Brady streets; also
extra Chimneys, Glass Cones. Lamps, Chimney
Cleaners. &c. Lamps repaired.
BILLION : LINDSAY. Sole Owners
octfa-dti County Riyhts far Male
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27


THANKSGIVING DAY.-To-morrow will be
generally observed rs . day Of thanks.
giving The banks will be closed and mos,
Of the business houses will follow suit. We
trust . complete suspension Of business
will prevail.
Religious services will be held, ct IL O..
clock, in the Congregational Church, Rev.
j. A. Hamilton in the pulpit. The Baptist
Church unite in this service.
The Bishops Church hold services a,
tho same hour, and the Presbyterian Church
Rev. s. NJ. Anderson, do likewise.
There will probably be services At othcs
churches, but the above are oil (which We
have been informed.
THE EASTERN MAiL.-Undes the recent
change in the Railroad time table, the East
ern mail arrives one hour later il the even
log than formerly, to the great. inconve-
nience OF the business public. Il cannot
now be expected At the Post Office before :
o'clock, ,cfter the mail going East hes closed,
and considerably after "buainess hours y
This 10 bad enough in itself, but the last
I've nights. dating from the commence.
msns sf the change, ths Eastern nail did
not arrive At the Post Offi,s till n o'clock
big crowd, Of course, waiting, aud very
impatient We understand the delay both
nights was ocsssionsd at Rock Island
waiting for IN engine, and then still fur
ther delsy by the Western train being ir
the way on the arrival Of the Esstern trair
here, because the latter was behind its time
We hops the Superintendents Of the E'st
ern and Western divisions Of this road vii
"pus their heads together" and prevent
delays hereafter, 40 vexatious to this com
munity, 70 say nothing Of passeogsss o.
he trains.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-27


The following reports are for the month
Of October, which we give in condensed
form:
The First National Bank, with capital
stock Of 100000 returns . dividend Of
$42, l05.26 for the past six months. The
general tax Of five per cent. amounts TO So
lo5 26. They pay to the stockholders ten
per cent, or twenty per cent. per annun.
The Davenport National Baak, with cap
ita stock Of 5000, 900, returns for the pas.
six months $24 c96.5i. The general tax OF
five per cent. amounts TO 81 23i ST. They
pay to stockholders seven per cent, or four
teen per cent. per annuin, clear Of tax.
The manufacturers paid 20 the Govern.
ment S6,7O9.3e on their monthly returns,
which indicates good stage Of business.
The number of cigars manufactured and
sold here is l09 500.
The tobacco manufactured and sold here
amounts 10 1853 lbs.
The auction sales for the month a,noun,
to $l4.0oo.o7.
The Davenport Gas Co. return 565, COO
cubic feet manufactured and sold during
the month.
These items might be extended indefinite
ly, but We have given them in a cor d, p.ed
form, stating only amounts. From these
facts and figures much might be written Of
the present ard prospective business Of the
place, but We leave the subject, knowing
that to those interested in the growth,
wealth aud prosperity Of our city they will
speak with more force than can any words
we might use.