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

- an arbitrary exercise Of power. and a.
an indication BY the country - the purpose
Of Congress to compel tho acceptance Of
negro Suffrage by the states. It would en-
gender afeeling Of opposition and hatred be.
,ween the two races, which, becoming deep
rooted and unavoidable. would prevent
them from living together in = state Of
mutual friendliness, avoiding cvssy measure
that might tend to produce such rcsult.
aud following the clear and we'll ascertained
popular will We should assiduously endeav.
or to promote kindly relations between them,
and, thus, when that popular will leads the
way, prepare for the gradual and harmoni.
Gus introduction Of this new element in the
political power Of the country. 1t can not
be urged that the proposed extension Of
suffrage in the District Of Columbia is nee
ssssry TO enable persons Of color . protect
either their Interests or their rights. They
stand here, then, precisely - they stand IN
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, have, o.
elsewhere, in all that pertains to civil rights;
there 10 nothing TO distinguish this class OF
persons from citizens Of the United States,
for they possess the full and equal benefit Of
all the laws and proceedings for the security
of person and property. - enjoyed BY white
citizens, and made subject to like punish>
mcnt, pains and penalties, and 70 none other;
and Law statutes, ordinances, regulations or
customs to the contrary notwithstanding;
nor, as has been assumed, arc their suf-
frages necessary to aid loyal sentiment
here, for local governments already exist Of
undoubted loyalty to the general Governs
ment, and sustained By communities which
we're among the nrst to testify their devo-
ton to the Union, and which, during the
struggle, furnished their full quseas Of men
to the military service Of the country.
The exercise Of the elective franchise !,
the highest attribute Of an American citi-
zen, and when guided BY virtue, intelligence
patriotism and popular appreciation of oul
institution, constitutes the true basis OF tn,
Gov ernment in which the sovereign powc
10 lodged in the body Of the people; its in
+ fluence for good necessarily depends upoi
J the elevated character and patriotism Of tn
elector. for il exercised by persons who d
} not justly estimats Ito value, and who Or
indifferent - TO ito results. Il will only scfv
10 means Of placing power in the hands q
! the unprincipled and ambitious, and mus
eventually end in the complete destructio
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New Books.

CoRNE1L's INTEEMfoIATE GEOGRAPHY embrac cns
Q Summary OF Physical Geography, O. oomplete
set ofNew Maps and Pictorial Illustrations.
Nowadays, when the needle-gun and the
Chassepot are working such wcndrous changes
in the boundaries of nations, it would bo folly
to place in the hands of the young any but tho
latest edition of the standard biographies and
maps. In the revised copy of CoENELI's In
termediatc Geography before us, we have o
compact and admirable manual for schools, il
lustratcd in elegant and attractive style by
carefully prepared maps and pictures.
The above work is published by tie Ar-
pLEToSs, and may be had at RUssELL's, King
street.
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that it will meet demand long felt in this
country, q means of communication between
publishers and booksellers, and between them
and book readers. 1t contains advertisements
of all the leading publishers in the United
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of reviews, magazines, papers, ETC., besides well
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miscellaneous intelligence of literary char
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No literary man, no lover Of books, no book
seller, no college, society or public library
can do without the American Publisher and
Bookseller; and if its future issues bear out
the promise of this first number, its success is
beyond doubt
TIE EMpnEss JOSEPHINE. An Historical Sketch
OF the Days Of Napoleon. BY LOUISA MUHLr
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Miss MuHLBAcE is already SO we'll known to-
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lie, tnat the mere announcement that trans
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Among the many historical novels from her
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A New SYSTEM OF INFANTRY TACTICS, DOUBLE AND
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ply aud Improved Fire Arms. By Brevet Major
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Here we have q very complete manual of In
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The work is published by authority Of the Gov
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Charity,

tits but natural that heat Of feeling and
warmth Of discussion, particularly in seasons
of political excitement, should lead to harsh
words and bitter thoughts. It is natural but
it is not TO be desired. No man ever gained
the better Of an antagonist, BY mere vitupera-
ton. A thousand times over, roughness Of
manner has been forgiven for the sake o: tbs
sterling value Of the ideu; out it is very rare TO
find mere scolding obtain either influence or
weight. II makes noise; it .i!ea, worries,
frets; and ends--in nothing,
Certain it is that, if men were more charita-
ble towards each other, the tongue would be
robbed of its sharp>0s sting, and this busy lie
would gain another charm. Suspicion is an
unpleasant companion; an enemy to all that is
fair and bright, and good. Far better is it to
trust and meet with rebuff, than never 70
trust at oil; and there is nothing lost, and much
IS gained, by placing q charitable construction
upon every action aad every word. 1t is Of no
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-12-06
Cooperation.

It is surprising that the industrial and work
ing classes have never fully realized what
vast power they possess, and how much they
nigh. accou plish by cooperative effort. This
cooperation is something widely different from
;he combination which leads to Trades Union
strikes, rating, threats, violence and loss OF
money and time. The effect of such comoina-
ton is to reduce the quick and intelligent work
ing man to the level of his slow and dull compa-
MON; and trades combinations, in reality, are
more despotic and tyrannical than employers
OF masters have ever attempted to be. -'-ope-
ration, however, is only an endeavor to give
practical force 10 the capital owned by the
working man, and its object is to employ that
capital for supplying the wants Of the members
of cooperative societies, instead OF making
those members dependent OF the capital and
enterprise of others.
The cooperative principle may DO applied
to the formation of supply associations socie'
ties for aiding the members when sick, build
ing and freehold land societies,-to any cr-
ganizati n, in fact, in which the members can
provide common capitl to supply their In
dividual wants; but, at present, it will be best
TO consider only the peculiar advantages Of CO.
operative stores.
In practice the system is as simple rs in
principle; and, by way of illustration, there
may be taken the case of 8 cooperative store
opened for the sale of coal, -four, and genera!
groceries The subscription to the society is
fixed at FIVE dollars, which sum entities to mem
bership, and purchases ono share of the capital
stock. To make the payments light, one dol
lar is paid on entrance, and the remaining
four dollars in four equal weekly payments.
In addition TO this, an entrance fee of twenty
FIVE cents may be CHARGED. The new member
is then entitled to purchase goods from the
store, which has been established and stocked
bv the contributions of the members. A, the
store Is the property Of the whole body Of
members, who, at the same time, have fur
nished the capital and do furnish the custom,
all articles ore So 1 at wholesale cost price,
with slight addition on account OF rent, sala-
ries and other expenses.
Having no borrowed capital to repay, or
upon which to pay interest,-having no object
in making greater profit than is necessary to
pay actual e1penses,-h no purpose but
that of supplying its members at the lowest
rate,-the cooperative store can sell its goods
to its members at much lower prices than the
ordinary store. Nor is the cooperative store
limited to trading with its own members 1t
will sell to the general public, but in this case
the sales are made at he ordinary retail price.
The benefits and entire profits Of the enterprise
are reserved for the members.
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use 10 run after trouble for misfortune gallo ps

use 10 run after trouble for misfortune gallo p5
rapidly enough; it IS of no use to hunt for foes,
when SO hard it is 10 fni friend.
II these changing, shifting days, particular
ly necessary is it to look upon others with
charity. There are many who differ with US
in opinion. We know, and feel, that wo are
right; but they may know, and feel, the same.
One course Of action to one seems the best, but
it seems the very worst 10 another. There must
be contests Of voice and Of hand, OF pen aud
of sword, bat it can always be afforded TO bow
in courtesy to the opposing side, and believe
that they acted in honor, sincerity and truth.
Let no man be condemned who has been con-
scicntiously consistent Try to believe, and do
believe, that his desires and purposes arc right;
and, if he will not be overcome, leave him
alone il the field. Nothing is missed by gene
rous thoughts; and nothing brings richer har-
vest of benefits than plepteous sowing Of the
fruitful seed of charity.
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PUBLIC NOTICE.


January 9, 1861
nUaL1c NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT UNDE,.
L he following Ordinance licenses have been prepared
tcrdalivery from this Oi5ce- ,. IaOMAs,
SEC. l. Be Il Ordained by the Mayor and Atiermen'n
Cy Council assembled, That from and after the hrst day
of January licenses shall be taken out for all carts, drsJ.
and WAGONS used for private and domestic purposes
the same manner. and according to the same provsi3ni
now OF force in relation 10 carts drays ana wagons etoi
driven tor hire, except giving bonds, AND each such
cart drly or wagon, shall be provided with badge cci
taippa the number thereof aud marked Pirate, to
placed on the outside of the shaft
SEC Q. No person shall be taken BY the treasurer as
surety to any bond under the Ordinance concerningl
censc FOR CARTS drays wagons and other carriages uc.
less he or she be freebooter.
SEC g. The following shal! hereafter be the ratos oI
licenses for public and private CARTS drays wagons
lncuding the horses mules used thereof which sia
&c iree nom other taxation:
PUBLIC CARTS, pRAYs ETC, OR THOSE EMPLOYED IN any
BUSINESS wHATEvEE, EoR HIRE DIRECT Or ISDIREcT
For every cart dray wagon drawn by one horse oI
mule, 80.
For every cart dray CT wagon drawn by two horEesor
mules $50.
For every mack and carriage with Two wheels, $50.
For every hack and carriage with four wheels, $40.
For every stage or omnibus except line omnibue
with two horses, so.
For every stage or omnibus Except rle olnnbpsi
drawn By four horses, s60
Tor every truck drawn py two horses mules
SEQ.
For every express wagon drawn by two or more hors
or mules, S60
BREAD CARTS AND PRIVATE CARTS pRAys ETC.
For every bread cart or wagon. So.
For every cart dray wagon used for private cr do
mcStic purposes, and not 10 be employed IN the rans
porting OF goods warcs merchandise, lumber, ALI
other commodity, for compensation, either directly
indirectly tor the same shall pay or license the SUN o.
-, cXclus:Te OF the horse or niuic.
Ratified in City Council, this 10th day OF January
H. 81 IN the year of cur Lord thousand eight hun.
drcu and sixty.siZ.
By the Mayor p. c. GATLJARD, Mayor
Ja,l!.ry3 ". Il. SMITH, Cle:k oi Council
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Postal kilograms.

The idea of impressing tho telegraph into
the service of the Postofice, to send the peo-
pe's letters over the wires, or rather to do away
altogether with letters, and communicate With
friends, kinsfok, banker, broker, customer,
aud dun, solely by means of galvsnic battery,
is no. altogether new. It has been broached
from time to time, both in this country and on
the continent of Europe. During the late war
the telegraph, to al intents and purposes,
throughout the United States, was under the
control of the government The cable tells US
that the English Government has resolved to
adopt the telegraph IS part OF its postal ma
chinery This will revoluionize the whole
system both Of the present mail service end OF
tslegraphy, especially If the speculatiOns OF
some of the newspapers should prove we'll
founded, and this become mere extension of
the universal penny postage system. At pres
enr message by telegraph is much more ex-
pansive than letter by the mail, but there is
no good reason for the difference. a much
smaller outlay Of capital is required for the
telegraph than for the mail service; and, once
a sufficient patronage is ensured, as would be
the case when it becomes part Of the postof1ce
machinery, from ten to fifty words might be
sent over the wires at c penny, just as letter
weighing half On ounce is now transmitted for
the same sum.
Penny postage, though long deemed on in
possibility, has proved success, and there is
no reason why, in tho present advanced state
of civilization ald wide dissemination Of edu-
cation and newspapers, penny kilograms should
aot be quite as feasible Should the experiment
succeed in England, some Of our wise men ut
Washington may perhaps be induced to look
into it, aud IN the course Of lime introduce 1t
into these States. There are, of course, many
objections 10 investing government with SO
enormous q patronage, and creating far
greater monopoly, perhaps, than that which
would be superseded. But with great ma
tional debt, 4 complex system for collecting
The revenue, large army, and i hundred other
powerful levers in the hands of the Govern
ment, it is scarcely worth while to object 10
feature of obvious general utility because of
It's possible tendency TO Capitalization.
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Tho Ritualists in England, we observe are
seeking q closer alliance with the moderate hlSn
churchmer-as If to strarSthcn themselves against
the assaults the Evanselicals aro maIins upon
them "au along tie lire" On tho evening OF tho
18Th n great rnoet;pe to promote that alliance was
to be beid az St. James Hall in London. The in
tent:on was, not TO make 1t demonstration III
favor Of Ritualism, per 81, but rather TO "biln8
about n union upon tho principle OF opposition to
sny alteration in the Prayer-book in party sense
r. v;as understood that several laymen Of high
noliticai standing, both OF the Conservative and
Liberal parties, had given in their adhesion to the
movement, while, on the other hand there IS 10
doubt that very large number OF the high chu ch
party would altogether hold aloof The CHAIR was
to Le takon by Earl Nelscn who has on moro than
ono occasion spoken OF the Rtualist movement III
terms OF emphatic censure, but who, nevertheless,
seems now to be swinging around the other way
The Postmaster-Geaerars report gives some
interesting intelligence With reterence TO INC na'
service with Europe. Il appears that during tns
last ak years tie department haa pa:d ior tne
TRANSFORMATION Of our mails from $50 ucu 10 sEuv.-
600 year in gold over lis receipts 10 tno oG!t!Sn
Government. The treaty under which Tins ezce5-
sye expenditure IS made, however, cz?ires III Jan
usrv. ard t..e Postmastcr-Goncral hes advertised
FOR proposals to carry the mails during 1863
Twelve cents in gold for each letter has heretofore
been paid for the mail service to Great Britain,
brt By new contracts resulting fror- the abovo
proposals. during 1853 the oroign letter mails will
be carried at fifteon cents an ounce, making the
cost per letter five cents, and books, papers and
oIhor printed matter, a. six cents per pound pay
able in currency. Four mails weekly arc to 60
DER New York to Great Britain after New Year day.
On Tuesdays, wednesdays, Thursdays and satur-
days. The lepC-t shows an uneSpenced balance
Of 900 available for the current hsca! year,
and estimates the deficiency for 1869 ct 50 59O O00
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AN ORDINANCE

10 REGULATE TIE STORAGE OF PETROLEUM, IT'S PBo'
DUCTS AND OTHER rNFLAM.dABLE OILS
SEC l. Be ii ordained by the Aaycr anu Aldermen, IN
Cty Council assembled That from and after the 18th day
of June next 1t shall not be lawful to keep Petroleum.
Kerosene hock Oil, Benznc Benzoe, or any other in
6ammable oil oils storage or for sale in any cellar
store or building south OF Limo street, in arges qunn
iity than fty gallons any one lot or premises ami
uny such quantity so kept or stored shall be contained Iii
vessels OF tin or other metal.
SEC That Petroleum, Its products, or any oEor H..
1ammable oil oils when brought into the city by lan
or water may be kept on any lot or in any building III
which cotton not stored, for period not exceeding
twenty.our hours, upon the expiration of which TIME 1t
shall be removed and kept In the manner as required by
the foregoing section.
SEC s. Any person or persons violating any part oi
this Ordinance shal be subject to ne OF two hundred
dollars for each offence recoverable in any Court of cont
potent Jurisdiction.
Ratined In City Council this went7rst day Of May, III
the year OF Lord one thousand eight hundred and
axty.seren.
USl P. c. GAILLARD, Mayor.
w. q. SM1TH Clerk of Council. Junee
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AN ORDINANCE

TO PROVIDE FOB THE LIQUIDATION OF TIE INTEREST
on TEE DEBT OF THE CITY, WHICH ACCRUED on THE
TH1RrETH DAY OF SEPTEMBER LAST.
de IT ORDAINED BY IHE MAYOR AND ALDER
ID MEN in City Council assembled, That for the pur-
pose Of quidaung the interest the public debt OF the
city which accrued the tnireth day OF September
last six per stock obligatory on the corporation OF
the City of Charleston shall be issued under the dreo-
ton OF the Mayor the persons holding stocks or six
per cent bonds the city, and entitled to receive the
interest accrued thereon at the time above stated, the
said stock to bear interest after the rate Of elk per cr
per annum, payable quarterly, redeemable in thirty
years from date ProrGed That nc part OF said stock
shall bo issued for any less than twenty dollars or
for any fractional part Of dollar: Prordd also, the:
all for less han twenty dollars ard Tor fractional
parts Of dollar, shall bo paid jn city bills.
SEC o That the fern OF certificate, and mode Of
transfer Of said stock shall subject TO the came regu
atlons as exist in ieaon to other city sx per cea
stocks OF the c''.
Ratified In City Council this twenty day Of Octo
ber in the year OF Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty-seyen.
". q. SMITH. Clerk Of Council. October IS
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PUBLIC NOTICE.

May 1867.
The following Section Of An Ordinance 10 abolish the
office of Superintendent of Streets to provide for Keep
lug the Streets Lanes Alleys. and open Courts in the
City OF Charleston Clean and for other purposes Is
hereby published for the information OF all concerned
For the due protection of the said contractor or con-
tractors Il further ordained That every oIer lessee,
occupant and tenant OF any premises fronting In any
street. lane alley, open court shall on every day
SUNDAYS excepted have the dirt filth, garbage, or other
oa placed in front OF his her lot in BARREL box or
heap and In readiness for the contractor by the hour OF
seven o'clock, A. NJ, the 0is day OF May to the
rst day OF November in every year and by the hour Of
nine O'clock A. N from the first day OF November TO
tine Hrsi day OF May following And any person offend.
ing heren or placing any DIRT filth, garbage or other
oa in any street. lane, or alley or open court after the
hours above named, shn be subec- to hne not less
han two nor than five dollars for each and every
offence, to be imposed by tie Mayor.
By order W. T. SMITH,
Nav l6 Clork of Council.
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AN ORDINANCE
TO REGULATE THE DREDGING

TO REGULATE THE DREDGING OF DOCKS
Whereas The best interests OF the city, as well as the
convenience of the shipping visiting the port demand
that the channel Of Cooper River be kept open with su
cient depth OF water for all commercial purposes aud
free from obstruction
Be il orddined That In future all mud removed from
any of the city docks by dredge machines otherwise
shall be removed hurdrsd and fifty fathoms from
the end of the dock
The Harbor Master shall be furnished with copy Of
this Ordinance which he Is required strictly to enforce;
and to report for prosecution all violations of the same;
which shall subject the purity offending to fine not
exceeding one hundred dolals for each and every
offence,
Ratified in City Council this eight lay of October in the
year OF our Lord thousa Il eight hundred and
si1ty-seven.
(L.S. r q. GAlLLahD, Hiayor;
W. H. SA11Tu, Clerk of Council. October 1s
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NOTICE..

OFFICE CLERK OF CoUNCn-THE FOLLOWING
clause of Section of an "ordinance to Raise Sup.
Plies Tor yolr 1857 published for the information
not residents oil this city, All such persons are hereby
notified to report at this Office.
Thrce dollars every hundred dollars OF all goods
sold in hs city by persons not residents by sample
otherwise" W; D. onthn,
March Oerh " C"''hch1
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

TO JUNK-SHOP KEEPERS.
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCu,l
DECEMBER 2, 1867. (
T7HE JUNK-SHOP LICENSES OF THE FOLLOWING
Il persons have expired. They hereby notified to
apply at this Of.e Immediately and renew the
PHILIP RILEY, Warren and st. hilp.streets.
n. REYNOLDS, No Bedon's Alley.
MARY BURKE No. 72 Calhoun-street.
EDMUND WALLACE. No. "a Washington-street-
JAMES WALLACE, No. 95 Spring-street
JOHN LEAHY, No. 2l4 Coming G-street.
MARY HAFFERTY, Columbus and Hanover-streets.
MARY CAMPBELL. President and Cannon-streets
P. MANION, No. 81 State-sireet
JOHN KENNY, No. 46 Queen-street
JAMES BARRY, No. 10 Whari-street
D. CONROY, No. 80 st. Philip-street.
P. DORAN, No. 10 Exchangestreet.
P. PINKUSSOHN. No. 53 East Bay.
W. q. SMITH,
December 8 Clerk of Council
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FIRE LOAN.
MAYORALTY OF CHARLESTON,

CITY HALL, November 9, 1866.
, I'll PERSONS DESTROYS OF REBUILDING IN I ak
Burnt Districts and Waste Places of tho City, un.
der can Act OF the General Assembly, giving authority
TO the City Council of Charleston to proceed In the mn.
ter OF Fire Loan with view to aid in building up the
CITY anew" IRE hereby notified that the form of apri-
cation for loans be obtained at the Office OF the Clerk
of Council, between the hours OF A. III. and 2 r M.
All applications must be d In the above mentioned
office as the Committee Will meet every Monday to coz
slider the same.
BY order OF the Mayor W. H. SMITH,,
Noyemberl 10 OlerR OF ConnciL