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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
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TEE NEWS.

Peaches, grapes and small fruits were
killed an the vicinity Of indianapolis, by
the frost
The Louisville Journal 10 convinced that
the Democratic majority in Kentucky il
$4,000. II considers the result a over
whelming.
The white woman who married Hole-in
ths-Day. the Indian Chief, has writtes ts
her friends in Washington, that he intends
settling in 81. Cloud, Ainn., where he has
bought and is furnishing n house.
Ex-Gosernor Austin Blair has been in
vited to deliver the oration at the laying Of
the corner stone Of the soldiers monument
in Detroit, Mich. on the 4ih Of July next.
Three children were bitten BY . mad dog
in Galena. las, Sunday. The dog was
killed
Mrs. j. u. Bennett. Of Winona, while
coming to Dubuque on the steamer Lady
Pike, the other day, gave birth to bounce
ing boy, as We learn from the Dubuque
Herald.
Superintendent Haven, Of the 81. Louis
Park Of Fruits, reports a good prospect for
all kinds Of fruit this year. lie ssys bis
peach crop will DO an average one as to
quantity and above average in quality. Ap-
pies, pears, cherries, &c, ere promised in
great abundance. The grape crop promises
to be very large and fine
The project Of rebuilding the Lindell
Hstel, St. Louis, 10 sgsin revived. A diffi>
Guilty arose in consequence Of the proposed
change in location. II rebuilt, il will not
DO on its late site, but on Warrington ave
nue., between Eleventh and Twelfth streets.
The following subscriptions have been
made
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
DAVENPORT, IOWA. THURSDAY,

places they have adopted this system, not
because they we're short CT school house
room, but because it has proven itself to be
better than the old system in every light IN
which it can 10 viewed. We are happy 70
state that this system has been adopted By
our school suthoritiss, and pus 10 practice
IN some Of the primary departments. The
results have been favorable as shown BY the
teachers books, and wherever the system
can BE- introduced with the same results il
wall b done - soon % possible.
By request Of the Secretary Of the Medi-
cal Society, and also that of some Of the
city teachers. we publish the above action
of the Medical Society, and would commend
il to the careful consideration Of every pa
rent who may have children in our schools;
as it is subject in which they, Of all 9th
ers, should take IN active interest
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

IMPROVEMENTS ON HAnRisoN SrRrEr. -
Great improvements are being made on this
street this summcr-greater far than have
ever been attempted in one season previous
ly. We have already noticed the new block
to be erected on the corner Of Second street
by Mr. Schmidt. We now have the pleas,
ure Of reporting that Mr.. NJ. Riley has Il
ready broke gsound previously 20 building
three story brick, which will be 40 feet
front on Harrison, and 65 feet in depth on
Third. This building 10 TO be ready for oc
cupaucy by the 18th Of August, when it
will be opened by Mr.. Riley as q hotel and
boarding house, under tho name Of tho "St
Charles Hotel" The corner will bc fitted
up as . store 90 feet front and Al in depth,
and will be ofieredI for rent-thc remainder
Of the ground floor TO be occupied o. the of>
ice, dining room and kitchen. Of the st.
Chasles. The second story will be devoted
to the ladies' parlor. land single bed rooms.
while the third floor will be divided into
larger rooms for the accommodation Of
boarders, some 70 or 90 Of which can b
easily accommodated. Mr.. Riley is one Of
our oldest citizens, and - he 10 fsvorably
known to large portion Of the commu nifty
he will have no diiliculty in filing his house
With guests, thus guaranteeing his success
in his new undertaking.
The size Of this block will bs still further
increased by the addition Of . store which
viii be built at the same time BY Mr.. Eek
hart, and another u the saas time BY NJ.
james Thompson. These two stores will
eaon os 20 BY e5. lasd win b. uniform in
height aud appearance with Mr.. Riley's.
M. ). LoFenzsn. the well-known grocer
and crockery merchant. has com msnccd bull
ding on the vacant ground between his pres>
ent store and the one occupied By Riecke 4
Co.. on Harrison, between Second and Third
streets. This building will he two s,.r;s.
high, SO feet in front, and 81 in depth-th.
lower noor to be divided into two stor..
and the upper part to be used ~ DWELLING. !.
He has had this improvement in contempls
ton for some time, end has rented both the
stores over two months ago. One is to 6e
occupied az boot and shoe shop, and the
othcr a. fruit store. This, when finished
will complete the block from he alley to the
corner Of Third Street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

A. g. FrLrox has 90 good building lots
Also, four acre. one acre and half acre lots,
we'll located, for sale at lower rates than any
other property holder within the city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

DIsTgicr CouRT case Of Fuller VS..
McNair, which began yesterday, bad not
been finished at o'clock. Among the
cases continued TO the next term is the Viele
Insuranea Case.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

Uss Lallemsnds Specific for Rheumatism,
Gout and Neuralgis. II siYectually destroys
oil poison in the blood. and performs rad.
ical curs. Read testimonials elsewhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

DaY 0ooDs ron HousEKEsPRns :-Wads-
worth hiss just opened large lot Of Table
Linens, Napkins, Towels, 9t and 1oa Gotten
and Linen Shestings. Cotton and Linen Pill
low Castings, Ticks, Countsrpsnes, Cur
tains, &c.. &C.. which they offer At low
rates. Also . full assortment Of Carpets,
Oil Cloths, Mattings, Hearth Rugs. TO-. at
ths;s Rack Island Store, at lees than Davsa-
poet psicss. (msys-d1w~w1e
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
LONDON Il NEW YORK
eTEAMsnlP LINE.

Pssssgs 70 London or Bress ol1O 80, and $50 cur.
Rency.
Rxeufson tickets q reduced rates available Tor sx
wOntho.
WH PENN, Capt Hininss. non New YorA NAV II
ATLANTA, Capt Pinkham. from New York May as
DBLLONA, CaDt. Dxoa, nom New York June 8.
CRLLs, Capt. 0leod Ell, iron New Yosk. Jane - .
TAs nev and elegant BsitisA iron steamsAip WI
PENN, will leeve pier No. North River. fos Lon.
DOR calling q Bssst - Saturday. Nay 1lth At IL
call at Drssf, - lnad pooeeaaes.
T1ebs0 so,1 tnseagA TO fssis q = pr csat lsss
than regular sa4co.
givso . Hsus, Antwssp, ROttssda9. Amsterdam 90
Ounk14k.
Yoe 0assags aeglZ @
For ffsis1s aRay So co.A C..
00WLAND = AoRNWAtLs Aeeass.
IRA n. 0lFB0RD, AQsot Davsapost. fsbS-sf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

WELLS CLlxoxKrsas.-A new, unique
and perfect Level that should be il The
hssds Of every mechanic and farmer in the
country. Il 10 one Of the most pesfecs in
struments ever invented, Call asd sse IL
% curiosity.
NcNAia, JoIDAx 1 Co.,
spf 30-dkw2w General Agents.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
CIT Z KTE Nj . {.

F,snxG TAcxLE.-Bay your fishing tack
lc n. the hardware store Of
J. 4. DAyRSpoEr.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

Nsw Srarxs GooDs.- The largest and
most complete stock Of Clothing, Cloths
and Caseioeres 70 bs found in the city, %
At Sam Perry's, 45 Brady street. Every
thing gentleman needs, either for the be
ginning or completion Of his toilet, can
there be found in almost endless variety.
To get goods to suit you exactly, 60 to Sam
pePrv'a
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

FLoaAL-For beautiful Floral decorations
for yards and gardens, make your selections
from Mrs. G. WestphaIs stand on Brady,
between Fourth and Fifth streets. She has
large selection of choice plants and shrub
berv
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
0cose County Medical Oocieey.
TO fnE BoAnD OF DIRECTORS or TEE CITY
nC000ra

Dcose County Medical Oociesy.
TO rnE BoAnD OF DIRECTORS or TEE CITY
SCHOOLS
Preamble and resolutions oi the Scott
County Medical Society in regard to the
sanitary condition Of the Primary Departs
msnts Of the public schools in the city Of
Davenport.
WHEREAs, The report Of the Committee
appointed by the Scott County Medical So>
cicty to investigate the condition Of Primary
Departments Of our public schools ID rela>
ton to the crowded condition, and more.
over to ascertain any mode BY which such
crowded condition can be obviated and
WHERsAs. Your Committee have met the
City and County Superintendent, and lie
tened TO the report Of said Superintendent
in relation to lessening the time required
for the attendance of pupils in the Primary
Schools. and shas such . change hes in .
measure obv'ated the crowded condition Of
the school rooms in said Departments, and
Furthermore, that the pupils under such
change Of time have evidently progressed
~ under the former method of keeping them
six hours in crowded rooms and necessarily
unhealthy atmosphere. Therefore.
Rssolred, That the Scott County Medical
Society - 6sdy locking to The physical
ana mental welfare sf the younger school
children Of our community, do most hsastily
approve, and commend the plas sfrequirise
children to attend bat enc session q three
heuss each day in the Primary Dspassuents
Of ous City Schools.
Rssolssd, That this Sss;ssy dssm such
change sanitary necessity 10 The Drssent
condition Of our Public Schools. end via co.
operate with he Beard of Dtrectoes, end
teachers Of said schools in an sffert to aus
tain the introduction Of such system.
@. L. FRExcH,
Sss'y Of Scott Co. Medical Society.
Tho Medical Society in; investigating this
subject have only come 10 conclusions that
teachers and school superintendent have,
for some time, known. In some cities this
svstem, Of three hours per day, has been
practiced for two Or three years, and With
results such - preclude the idea Of ever re
turning to the cid six hour system. They
have found that undsr the new system pu-
pas have made creates progress in . given
time, and much ncrs time is given for phys.
ical culture. 4 As sadly neglected in many
ethsrwiss geed schools. In nasy II thsss
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

Nerlh American Steamship CO.
ORROO1ERON LIME To
Cal1fofnia. via Nicaragua,
Every Twsasy Doys,
With Paasaleers, Fright. and U. !. Nalls,
On the Follosejsg Fysse. Glaze &eamsAips
"a N Aois 81 CUBA r'0e os'
SAN ynANCmCO. MOSES TAYLOR,
NICAnAu0A, NEsRAsKA.
Passage anA Freight at ne.
0oco4 RoS0e.
SAILING DAYS FROM NEW FORK.
yeeuesy iesA . sose. -. Am 3osA. 1867.
March iosA : IN, !" Jsss solh. ......... :.
And Ogssy tusoy a10D 09eo1ss, leaving o. the Sat.
uroy peeviOoo WAs9 0oGa1as Soalina Dey conc On
0uuday. For further infugmosiun aprlv "a ~
NORTH AM1RiCAN oTEAMSHlP 90.
wA. y. WEBB, President,
- Exchanee Place, n. T.
D. n. CARRrN0ToN. Assut. III Wet Ss;set cor.
&. buicAN. Assss. co., Bsssy a.. "a sIs fssss,
povsnpegt JoWA.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
1857. Oeassn Arrangement. 1867
- NORTHERN LINE -
PICKET COMPANY
LINE OF PASSENGER STEAMERS
ST. LOUIS AND ST. PAUL,
Davenpert, Reck leland Da.
buQoo, vv1n000s
AND ALL INTERMEDIATES POINTS.

The C00pauy win rua ~ st. Paul 0s SpnoWias
puDUouR, BURLINGTON,
o;Rts ;RtsxxiIi =; 1;ref5; rsefr5k;r,. c.Esa EaH1Ss. Il Ss.''
Capt. Jooes Worden. Caps Z. a. Consas
1INN10OTA P3ADlNAs
Oopl. TA0e d. HUI. capt.
SUCKER STATE SAVANNA,
c;g,, Mn...c.s g. light c1REs; RREiHsvf. Az; k'e'vA.
Cat 4. v. Hol0o0be. Capt A. La1oot.
TUeCAT1NE, Capt. Geo. W. Jenks.
reavins Sc. Louis from Nosthern Line whasf-
nost foot OF Washington Ave., every Monday, Tues.
dsv' Thureday and Saturday q o'eloek r. y.
ill the above Boats aro manned BY careful ana ex'
.rpsrienccd Ofcefs - Grows, and have bes0 thoe.
onshly 70 nttcA anA fepaifsd. and no sERtions VI!
- spsrcA % odd 70 the comfort and C0avceae0e q
pssseneess and the careful handllng Of FREIGHT ne
romnenY ewn sevrral Freight Steomess o6d large
nnmi,ee ol "A No. |" Barge, the greater paet Of
hitch are adapted to carry Grain IN Bolk ead ass
rsepsred ere prepased 70 carry al freight oesrng,
~ ~ The Company rsturn thanks TO he psblie ~
thei, liberal patronage during tne Let nine {eose
srN none to deserve and receive eOntinuance 0g the1
fsvoes. when he buasess will jAssfy this CoopsnJ
TfnS ~! sen 4 fd RH6DEs, Presr. J. BuvoRD, ssp
THoe. 4. 0Ri1flTa, secy. l. =. MAsOL. AeinG
III. YIITTYNAN. AGsae. DsvsoOese
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

FENCE WIsR-Ovsr 5000 pounds just r.
ceived and for sale very low BY
]. A. DAvBSPonf.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

The Democracy Ct Ottuuwa, On Monday
last fought gallant battle and succeeded in
e'ecting . majority Of their city ticket, and
reducing the Republican majority Of last
Judge Hsndershott, our candidate for Mayor,
We regret to say was defeated BY 20 msjori
~, while our friends elected feus out Of the
seven Aldermen, and the Msrshal and the
Assessor, the former BY 46 majority. Hur.
rah fos Ottumwa Burlington Argue.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
UlTY NOTICES.

CITY NOTICES.
SELLIna Or at and below New York
Cost, in order to retire from business.
may6>dlw. Ofro KLU0.
Fos new spring Dry Goods, Silks, Bar
ages, Notions and Carpets, 60 to d. D. Aus
tins, 20 LIE Claire Row.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

WHITE LEAD AND PurrY.-A large lot OF
the best brands Of White Lead and quan>
ti,y Of Putty for sale by J. A. DAVENPORT
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
To.Dav's Advertisements

may41H No is Wet Third Street.
The Great American Route
Only ono Change 10 ssufralo.
LAKE SHORE & MICHIGAN SOUTH
ERM n. R. LINE.
Tfaine will Leave the New and Magnificent Depot.
Ger. Of vsnBurea and Sherman Streets. as follows
tvia Air une.l GOO A. NJ. Sundays Excepted
Via Oh Road.l 700 A. NJ. Sundays Excepted.
Via Aif-linel 4:3O II. M. Saturdays Excepted.
lvia Old Road. 1O:OOP.M. Sat. & Sun Excep d.
- All through Trains Eastward Run Through
from Chicago to Cleveland, and all Tra'ns Westward
Run through from Buffalo 20 Toledo without change
Of oars. Only two Changes between
CHICAGO AND NEW YORK.
CONNECTING At
Cleveland. Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niagara Falls
To all Points in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and
tae New England States ct Low Fare - any other
Deute. No Ferries on this Route All Come stions
made in Unien Depots
CB- FAST TIME .E,
Dassengsrs taking the 4so p m. Train arrive In
Cleveland st Bu6als, l:S5 p m, and arrive il
New York ct 200 = m, next day, Ave honrs in I'D.
vance OI Tue ANuIkon NcubIaS o0u 0H0at western
Reute. The S:iD and 1000 p n. Trains nske direct
connections at Cleveland for PittsburDh Hasrsbufph
Baltimore, Warrington and PhliadsIphia.
Luxurieus Sleeping Cars!
with Modern Improvenents. Aceonpany Night
Trains bstwcen ChicsRo end Cleveland and between
Cleyeland and ROchootce.
- Baggage Checked Through to all Peineipss
Points East.
TlcKsrs rHIs RsU1 lss sale At ali the principal
Railroad and Steamboat O0eeo n the Northwest aud
De pot, and at the Co0paayS Onics ~ Dearborn ST.,
under fremont Houoes Chicaeo.
General Agt.. asd Osa1 11saaesr Red Line Transit
Company. GEO. y. GRAZ.
Weeeom A. ~ Clark d. Chicago.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

Furniture Dep01roe and Dealer.
70 AGAIN PRBPAABD 70 RENOvAfn
i old Furniture nd Upholstery, aaA buy sad
exchsogs Furniture.
His nsw shop ard Store u at 232 BRADY Y.
Brst store room shove Firth.
- All orders promptly hl1ed. sdeclS .dtl
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

WmDow GLAss-All siscs-best quality
for sale q wholesale or retail by
]. A. DAvExPoHr.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

JouN CAMERON is now prepared 20 do all
styles Of house and sign painting, glazing,
gra'ning. &c. Also plain aud decorative pa
per hanging. Ceilings whitened on short
notice. All work done promptly. Shop
No. 10 West Third street, between Brady
and Main Apr.f d3m.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

NEw TELEGRAPH LINE.-A new line Of
telegraph is now being constructed between
this city and Muscatine. 1t will follow the
railroad track, and will bs ready for use in
about month. Tho old line will be taken
up. This is an improvement long needed.
o. il will make our telsgraphio facilities
more reliable than ever before
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

HARDwAIE.-Thc largest and most com
plcte stock in the city is at
j. A. DAvEyPoRr's.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
Blood Purifier

OF the age. Warm weather is near at hand,
and we ADVICE ail b. take bottle Of IL and
cleanse their systems thoroughly.
Call n, any drug store in the city and get
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

HotLew AYE OiTrNrST -lous. PfNrrFs. TuMoRa.
Ar-Thr veructuua no-truns advertised as C1smct-
La are corrosive. mineral aud vegetable extracts
Nlici not Ony destroy the ekiu but lay the hasi= Of
tfanirr ihr IA n Disorders and even partial paral
ysi- uf the Without the hluefui lnen-
ces. UotOway's Ointment win Ietforn all the cures
which hc others hoas bat fail 10 effect Sold by all
Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

90 To rHs Brsr -Io 10 the Bryant y Straiton
Iowa state Business College - get thorough prac
teal business educa,iou 60 become a good sound
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers, ad
dress, teuclosing stamp The Bryant iS Stratton
Commereial Calese. nAyenpnrt. Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

DIviDESDs Tho First National Bank re.
Gently declared q semi annual dividend Of
10 per cent. on its 100000 capital. and
the Davenport National semi annual divi.
dend OF 3 per cent on its 5000, 900 capital.
That is what may be called banking with
some definite purpose.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

Personal A. o. Butler ESQ, returned
from trip to Washington this morning.
where lie has been in the interest of the
Citizens National Bank, of which he is
cashier He closed the business Of The trip
satisfactorily, and viii probably open tho
bank on Monday morning next.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

our SPRING PURCHASES ARR CONoTANTlY
y arriving. Lock out for Novelties.
LiS8 - GRIGGe,
Is Perry Street, Davenport.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

J.T. TEMPLE, Gardener and Florist, cor.
4th and Main Sts, fruit and ornamental
trees. my261y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

TRyPnosE 1T is something that will
keep your hair on your heal sure; and il
you are bald headed it will make the hair
grow if there is a root left under the shining
scalp. 1t has the true virtue in il, and
everybody who wants sound, healthy. luxu
rant hair. should use It bv all means. Al
ways cnll for Tryphoss. For sale by oil
nruyyiefs
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09
The Great American Route
Only ono Change 10 s3ufIalo.
CHICAGO AND NEW YORK.
CONNECTING
Cleveland, DunkiPk, Buffalo, NIAGARA Falls
IB FAST TIME!.z,

To all Points in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and
tAe New England states, st Low Fare - any other
Deute. No Ferries on this Route All Connections
made in Union Dep0ts
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

" yon wan. ietty black whislters use
Cpham's Hair Dye-onlY 90 cents n bottle
Sod everywhere. rut up by ~. Kroner
Philadelphia.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

HILLS HAIR DYE, 90 cents, black or
brown instantane Gus. natural. durable, beau.
tifnl. reliable. indeed the beat in use. has been
before the public over fifteen years, IL the
cheapest, confirming es much us the usual
dollar sizes. Depot No. So John street,
NcaS York city. Sold by all Druggists,
patent medicine, periumery and fancy
goods stores everywhere. junoll dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

"A llrSpRnp YEARS TO CoMr" DR.. J. W.
Poland's White Pine Compound will he the
only recognized me .icsl preparation in the
treatment of all diseases Of the Bladder and
Kidneys, and Throat nna Lung affections.
rhousands attest its merits
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

PocKnr AND TABLE Cu1LERY-In endless
profusion at j. A. DAvENroRr's.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-05-09

Can be cured by It's use, and our people
know H. Il etfsctually cradicates all poison
from tho blood, and in fact is the greatest
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-03
State of Vermont.
BY PAUL DILLINGHAM;, Governor.
A PROCL TAXATION.

In accordance with immemorial custom
and with profound sense of its appropriate
ness, do hereby appoint FRIDAY, THE 10TH
DAY OF APRIL NEXT, to be observed as day
of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer, by all
the people of this State And l most earn
estly invite them on that day to abstain from
their usual employments to assemble in
their accustomed places of public worship,
and there earnestly engage in services suit
able to the occasion.
Heartily conlessing our sins, as individuals
and as people. to Almighty God, and hum
bly, seeking their forgiveness, let earnestly
lively gratitude for all His mercies, past and
present.
Let us ilnplore Him for all in authority
that they may have wisdom, love, Justice
know the right, and knowing, dare maintain
That lie will. throughout all our land
quench the spirit of strife, restore, where
needed, and perpetuate in all. a lasting love
for our Union
That He will beget in all hearts true
hungering after righteousness, and for every
virtue that exalts people.
That He will mercifully regard the people
of this State, in all their interests, both tenn
poral and spiritual, teaching US, while tenn
perance, industry and irugality are necessary
to material success, that truth, forbearance
and charity are no less SO. to religious pros
pcrity.
That He will bestow special blessings ON
all our institutions of learning: that He will
grant prosperity to our churches, bounty and
plenty to our people. and a cheering reward
to ali lawful industry;
And that He will graciously preserve us
from pestilcnce, give US health, and an I'M
lying 1--we for true liberty, equal laws, and
an undeiiled religion.
Given under nv hand and the seal of
the State, in Executive Chamber at
Montpelier, this twenty-seventh day
T.. s. of March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty
seven, and OF the Independence of the
United States the nincty-frst.
PAUL DILLINGHAM;
BY His Exccllency. the Governor,
WILLIAM p. DILLINGHAa
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs