Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-06-26

SEATSADE.-At . late hour last night
the American Silver Band might have been
seen approaching the house of Mr. Z. A.
Collins. where the revered father OF our
mos; distingu shed General is at presen,
staying. Arriving in front ofthe residence.
and finding all dark within-the inmate.
having retlred-the band struck up ore OF
IT'S most exquisite tunes, and soon lights
chmmered within, the doors were OPENED
vide, and the musicians invited in. Then
followed . real good time. Mr. Grant made
neat little speech, in the course Of which
be gave many incidents IN the eariy life OF
bic son the young ladies Of the family
sang number of beautiful songs with pi-
ano- -forte accompaniment; the Silver Band
discoursed sweet music refreshments were
parsaken Of: toasts were given, and several
hours spent in unqualified enjoyment The
Silver Band unanimously elected Messrs
Grant, Collins and Dow, who by the way
accompanied the ban - honorary members Of
their organization, and they were allowed to
depart q, last, on condition that the visit is
repeated six night in every week The new
leader Of the band, Mr.. Colsoo, was present,
and the music wss extremely fine
The music given BY the young ladies' WAS of
. high order Of merit, and MAS thoroughly
appreciated.
M,-unrp ~ fS,A G~~.->
Case, son o. David n. Case. Esq, of No
line, enlisted into the L. S service ss Maj
Stsnberry's office in this city. On the
evening Of the 10th he was sesn 70 leave
The barracks in company with . woman Of
doubtful character, and since that time he
has not been seen or heard Of. The police
were notified of his disappearance the next
day. and since that time every ef!ers has
been made both by our efficient police force
and the military, to clesr the dark mystery
enveloping the young mans fate. He had
between $40 and $50 with him, and fears
were entertained that for the sake Of this
pitiful sumAe had been foully dealt with.
We regret TO hear that these fears ere likely
to prove too We'll founded. Through the
indefatigiAble exsrtions and perseverance
Of the police and the unfortunate soldiers
comrades, . clue to his fate has at last been
gained-enough to warrant the opinion
shared BY sll who are in possession Of the
evidence that he has been mcst brutaIly
murdered in cold blood for the sake Of ots
taining his money.
This diaboiicai outrage has no parallel 10
me history Of Davenport. Other crimes -
s'.''ang may have been committed, bat
."sn cur city 10 infested BY set of cut>
s''os'' VINO employ deeoys to luss men to
soe'F oea'n fOr purposes Il slender, .
dep feeling Of alarm may we'll TAX, poes.s>
SION OF sne psolic mind. and . demand that
evssy species Of cribs shall be met nth
the most severe pur iehoens the IA, .,,.-.
and the evid doess banished from or, -.
may well be made BY every citizen !,
few days We hope to chronicle the .,r~..
Of the assassins, and ~ teust that break in
the evidence or any Of the "la~'s delays y
viii preven, them from receiving the doom
they merit. Gu, city authoritiss should Of
fera liberal reward for the apprehension ol
the guilty parties. and We trust that res
olutaon 70 .thst effect win Be- intsodsced
ieeo The next meeting q u Oounc1.