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| This Pension Act expires by limitation
! Feb. q. 1867. II will be seen that under the
judicious administration ofn,y predeces sor
| it has not laid heavy burden on the
State. beg leave to suggest that it be
continued for another period. and some
what enlarged in favor of aged and des-
tituc parents Of deceased soldiers and sea
men.
| II had been my intention to suggest the
propricty U: mcmorializing Congress in be-
half OF deceased soldiers families who can
not receive the lenefit Of the United States
pension laws for want of positive proof OF
death in the case. 1t seems unfair to throw
the burden of proof on the applicant in
such cases as are last reported "missing
in action" or sick in rebel prisons" The
widow shonld not be obliged to account 10
the Government for her husband, hut the
Government to the widow. | observe.
however. that n resolution has within a
few DAYS been introduced into Congress to
meet the case. and refer to il To call the
the attention of the Legislature to this i'm
portant measure, that You may Unnecessary
lend it your cooperation.
While these things are done in rccogni-
ton of Our obligations to the country's de-
Tenders. there is another side ofthe picture
which it were well not wholly to overlook
1UtTt nttc titt u ut hitbt WIN stIN
ed Ia the war some 1900 deserters-a very
small per centage. but still too many.
There were also come. of whom il is dis
agreeable to speak. who fled from the cail
of duty and took refuge within forei gn
borders to escape the draft. In our recent
State election large numbers of these two
CLASSES appeared at the polls and cast their
votes. Whether it is just to the soldier
who offered his life for his inlperilcd couu-
try that his voice should be silenced BY the
equal vote of one who denounced and de-
fled his country. whether it is sound policy
to permit acts so unworthy Of n citizen to
20 unrebukch, and treason 40 ever to es-
cape odilm. is for you and the people TO
say. Doubtless W" can out'votc sneh an
element. bat it is still a grave question
whether the traitor and dcserter deserve
IN equal share with the loyal defender in
the privileges and protection Of the rcstor-
cd country.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Oct. ia young man named
ChaHe was arrested at the Third National
Bank in this city this afternoon for attempt
ing to pass forged check for forty six dol
lars purportine to have been drawn by Aus
tin Clever. seven or eight checks for
small amounts had previously been cashed
for the young man to which Mr. Growers
name was forged. The young man is rel
alive of Mr.. Crewcr.
Mrs. Elizabeth Weber had her pocket
picked this forenoon OF seventy three dol.
lars At Buffers auction rooms.
II is reported that the California election
resulted in the success Of Smith, the Repub-
licsn candidate for Superintendent Of Pub
lie Instruction, and Sprague, Democratic
candidate for Supreme Court.
The Home i Home Base Ball match 10
day between the Excelsiors OF this city and
the Detroit Club played nj Detroit was won
ny the Exce'siors Score 80 to "a.
CniC.Go, Oct 20 Ma ior General Rawlns,
General ants Chief If Stall, arrived ia
This city Yesterday from Salt Lake on his
return To- Washiunton.
General Sheridan has named the Goth of
November as tie time lie Will visit Chicago.
In the case of alleged whiskey frauds
made against Bennett, Pe,crs & Co, Of this
city, MIR. Pie,ers has been personally held
in the sum of $1,000 to appear before the
United States Court The work at the dis.
tillcry is not intertcred with.
The TIME Washington special CORES.
pendent says:
''Strong pressure is being made on Gen
eral Grant Tor letter defining his viewa on
important national questions, and those OF
his fsicr6s urging he letter are confiient
one " III he forthcoming before the Novem-
BET election.
General Sheridan is expected in Wash
iEgton The fret week in November, and, un-
l,ss the President changes bis mind, the
General y i. probably be ordered 10 take
command If the rev military department,
which will probably lie Mary lard and The
district If Columbia.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21

B0sIor. Oct. 19-The citizens Of Fitch.
burg were greatly excited BY finding the
body Of Frederick Powers buried in sand
bank. The body exhibited several s,abs
end wooden gag was found 10 his mouth.
Two Ircnchnsn and 81 American have
bseD arrested % suspicion OF the murder
The y. I. Htra'd's Hs-s na special of the
c,h ssys The election in Mexico resulted in
be success OF President Jua-tz in the S:ai-s
D, mexieo and Gusdslsis-a and ell the rvin-
cipal States nf the Interior.
The n. Y. Egpress' special o. the i7th
says the trial of Jefferson Davis will prob.
ably come eff on the 2sth. There is TO he
an effort made TO obtain jury Of white
men. The jury TO try IN now stands Liue
negroes and three white men.
sPRis0YkLp. Mass, Oct. 20.-The coro-
ners jury in the case OF John I. Brooks, Of
Wesifeld. killed by deputy constable Cha.
pin in the recent riot in that town, have re-
turned verdict justifying the oficer.
A terrible accident occurred At Hoosie
Tunnel on Saturday by which thirteen men
were either killed outright or suffocatei TO
death. The gasoline works ct the mouth OF
the shaft exploded and falling upon the
shaft buried the whole gang at work below.
The bodies will not be ex,ricated for sever
al days
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
WASHINGTON.

WAsuISeroS. d. C., Oct. 19.-The frsc-
tional currency issued during the week from
the Printing Bureau was $500 coo: ship
nen's. f42S. s5i; redeemed and DESTROYED,
$5o3 SEQ; National Bank currency Issued.
y34,GS0.
The Presbyterian Synod of Baltimore,
Old sohcol, is now in session at George
town. The r.rot, made 10 day by the spe-
cial committee on the subject Of the rcun
ion Of the Old and New School churches,
has the following paragraph
THE experience OF our own chruea be.
fore and since the divis;cn. has proved con.
clusively that the unity Of the spirit in tie
bonds Of peace was better secured by their
separation than their organization. and We
accept the teachings of this experience ~
decisive thus far. that unless now agreed
upon the points which then divided them
must now decide that the time hss not vet
como for an organic reunion, and We ftei
constrained 10 say that In the basis proposed
BY the Joint committee such agreement is
not sufficiently apparent
The receipts OF internal revenue for the
week ere one million elk hundred and
eighty three thousand dollars For the a.
cal year SIXTY FIVE and half million dol,
las.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, Oct 10 1t is understood that
the Supreme Court on the appeal of Vir
einia, will. on Monday, announce an opin.
ion declaring the stay law Unconstitutional.
The question comes upon the proceedings OF
Franklin e. Stearns.
Colonel Stanton. paymastcr of this dis.
trict, received to-day $4,000 towards the
payment for registration in Virginia, and
81. 900 10 pay OF troops
General schofeld announces that he will
give no official opinion as 10 the eligibility
Of individuals az candidates to the State
convention until after they are elected.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 20-This morning
q servant girl in q hotel near Center City,
gave birth to An illegitimate child and threw
il from the fifIh story window. The cries
Of the child attracted the attention Of the
police. and it was found to bc entirely I'M
injured. The mother will be held ON
charge OF attempted infanticice.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct 10-The prcprietors
OF the Quaker City oil refinery located here
deny the truth Of the dispatch from Pits.
burgh that there Inns been seizure Of their
property by the Government. No frauds
have been alleged against the refinery.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 90 "A fire occurred this
morning. at two o'clock. at the Green
Mount Water Cure, about two miles
from Richmond, Ind. 1t is supposed To
have caught from the kitchen The less is
fully covered by insurance No one was
injured.
SANDUsKY. o., Oct. th-The Sandusky
DnIy Register of this evening contains we
columns of letter from Jay Cooke in de.
Tense OF the National Banking system, ex-
planning its origin and merits, and urging
its pefpetua ION.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
LATE NEWS
M TELEGRAPH.
new YQRk.

nav YUaz, Oct. 1e.-Tde brig Voyhess
IRON Georpetowr. South Csrolins, arrived
al quarantine 20 day, eli hands sick of
swamp fever. Two have since died ard two
more are not expected 10 recover. The te-
yer is not yet contagious.
4 questionable financial institution In
Jersey City known as the National Bank of
America, this afternoon came to grief. The
reputed cashier. hir. Arnold, having been
arrested on n charge Of fraud and the doors
closed. The accused was placed under
bonds OF five thousand dollars.
terrible boiler explosion occurred this
forenoon at the Erie basin dry dock Mich
ael Flanagan, engineer. was killed.
Coiburn has deposited Q thousand dollars
20 DC covered by like amount sent by Nc.
cool, OF s.. Louis, to fight for five thousand
dollars side and for the championship Of
America.
Miss Osborne. young lady In West Sand
street, committed suicide yesterday by shoot
ing herself The had been i'll and mex.
cruiating paiMgor several days.
The Democratic convention Of Brooklyn
dominated Martin KAlbfisch for Mayor.
Several Of our largest Iectifying esta biish
meuss were seized to-day, including the iol-
lowing: G. q. Boehm II Co. Hoffman Il
Curtis, Joseph Jskes l. Co.. Cu;hbert 4
Cunningham. Samuel Englec and A. u.
Hayes. the latter OF Brooklyn. had two TO-
bacco manufactures seized.
The farm formerly OwDsd BY Daniel
Webster. 81 franklin. N. II will be sold on
the Send inst.
NKw York, Oct Ca special cable tel.
egram to the Herald from Florence. dated
the 18th. says the latest dispatch from the
Roman territory describes the situation az
more serious. The Gsribaldians are daily
crossing the frontier and marching TO points
OF the insurgents rendezvous. Many in.
hsbitants and others in the Roman terrific
~ are joining the insurgents. Tho insur
gents have captured the town Of Orte, fl.
teen miles east of Viterbo, on the right
bank OF the Tiber. which gives them pos
session OF the railroad at that place and
have severed communication betw cen Rome
and Florence.
Reports from Papal sources at Rome give
accounts of the defeat OF the insurgents by
the Papal troops in the field.
The Italian press and people almost unsn-
imously clamor for the occupation OF Rome
by the Italian government.
Victor EmAnuel's officers continue to nr
rest 0aribaldians 90 they attempt to cross
the frontier.
Admiral Robslti, Of the Italian navy, has
mustered n royal squadron Of eight iron
c.ais which be will take 70 Roman waters.
This evening police officer Robert Nc.
Chesney vas murdered by q prostitute
named Fanny Wright, at about . o'clock.
The official being in the vicinity of Canal
and Mercer streets, he perceived tho wo-
man acting In IN disorderly manner. and on
attempting to arrest her, she stabbed him in
the neck with pocket knife. severipg the
jugulsf vein. The unfortunate man died in
. few minutes. The woman after . strug.
gle, in which she attempted TO stab him al
30, was arrested by officer Seame.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2l.-Early yesterday
morning little son of ID. s. l.ovcjoy, dis
covered burglars etfectlns an entrance into
a neighbor's house through back window.
lie gave the alarm to his father, who fired
tive shots at the men, three in number,
wonnding one severely. The police were
attracted. and all the burglars were arrest.
ed. proving TO be lies peradoes will known a,
headquarters. The scene Of operations was
40 South Peo:ia street, occupied by Mr..
Wiswsld
The drouth is over in Chicago. Rain
commenced falling early this morning., and
the rain WAS % SKINNER like ,ha, il required
no serious stress 0: the masina,ior 20 cons
S'dtr the morning one in The middle Of Jolly
rather than tn later par, of October.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21

e katerdsy and ssnday. 10y l1th and IN, 0atur.
1ay, Ar. Mst "a 80 III, So1sf1sV ~ 7srSsv'
81 Se!h md ssth.s saturday end SUNDAY, jDse. I'D
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21

DIS MONIES, Oct. 19.-Returns from
eighty counties have reached here giving a
Republican majority of 25.510. Returns
from the other eighteen counties will make
the maj>tity 9s 090.
GIundy is the banner RepH ,ican county
in the State, having east 1850 Republican
To 8 democratic votes.
The United States District AMI Circuit
Court il in session here
The Gleason murder case is set for Tues
day neat, Ju1gc Miller presiding
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
MISSOURI.

ST. LouIs. Oct. 20.-A dispatch to the
Republican dated Medicine Creek the l7th
says: The Indian business progresses fine
ly. and there is good prospect that u
treaty will be made, and lasting peace
established. A council will convene on
saturday, the 10th inst. lasting for five
days. Runners have been sent out to no.
tify outlying bands. Yesterday the Dog
soldier with their chiefs Tall Bull, White
Horse, Little Bear and Grey Bead came in
and had an interview; they professed a
desire for pace, and promised to come to the
council. The Pelelechek camps or Horse
Eaters, under Silver Breach and Nacones
or Wanderers. under their chief Horse
Back, reached here on Wednesday they
came from Texas, three hundred miles
south of the Arkansas
Superintendent Murphy issued yester-
day a weeks provision. to 5000 Indians.
Every southern Cheyenne lodge will be
At this point tomorrow, makingsfrom T.
600 to 5000 Indians present. All war
parties are in. except fragment consist
ing of about 12 men, who left their party
on the Smoky Hill; they stayed to visit
the Northern Cheyennes
81. LOUIS, Oct. 20.-An extensive row Of
buildings on the corner of Carr and Collins
streets. known - the Randall stables, were
burned last night. together with seyen
horses. two mules. several wagons and .
lot Of household furniture. Lose about
$4,000; incurred for $4,000.
This afternoon the bakery and confectiOn-
arv OF Mr.. Pesi,oE on Biddle street, ~
tween 18th and l0lh. was burned. and ore
or two adjoining buildings damseed. Lose
5000 10 e1O.O00.
6r. LouIs, Oct, 10 1t has Just been dis.
covered that the house Of Gen. Clinton b
Fisk was robbed several days ago Of lew
elry. lace and other articles, valued at two
thousand dollars. No clue has been dis
covered Of the robbefs
Alvin Lloyd suddenly left town to-day,
after receiving several thousand dollars in
sumo OF from one to two hundred and flity
dollars from merchants Tor advertisements
which we've to be inserted in the new Rail-
road Guide he protested to be about TO pub
lish. He has heen operating here about six
weeks and collected the money In advance.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21

VIVA. a. FOSTER.
A TTORNEY AT LAW. Ofice No 90 Brady
| IA Street. Davenport lewa. dec9e-dM
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
CiTE NOTICES.

DAVENPORT LEATHER DHPor.-At the new
store OF Stnckra.h & Co, VI Brady ST., ctn
DC iouni the largest and most complete stock
OF French and American calf skins, kips and
morocco, harness. sole, and upper feathers,
shoemaker tools findings and materials per-
tanning to the trade. west Of Chicago. They
manufacture their own American calf skins
and oak.tanned harness leather, and procure
all other kinds from first hands.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
KENTUCKY

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 20.-The Congressional
Committee. headed by Schofeli, If Penn
sylvania. to enquire iuto the ALLEGED disloy-
ally of the members elected from kentucky,
arrived n Lexington last night, aud will TO
morrow continue taking testimony. They
90 hcncc 70 covington, where they will no
doubt clos. their labovs
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
COLORADO.

DEKysR, Oct. 10. via OMAHA CIrY. Oct.
l9.-Onlcisl returns from Colorado shuv !
large incresss 10 the popular vote, il being
V.34s. against 1896 last year.
IN: se!assht Republican msjority At the
lste election was il2 The combifed vo,e
o. the Straight and independent isepubli.
eaoe give total Of $40 msiority over the
QemocrAts; IN increase OF 76S over last
yVaf.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
ILLINOIS.

PERU, Ill Oct. ~ About five o'clock
this afternoon the boiler to belongs dist,l-
lery exploded, entirely demolshing the boil
er and engine house. and throwing the boil
er completely ont OF the building int, Main
street, where teams and persons are contin.
ualy passing but fortunately a. this time
neither teams or persons happened TO he
near the building. The engineer was slightly
injured, and also one OF the proprietors. but
no one was seriously injured. The damage
10 estimated at 81 900
II is reported that MIN & Winslow, man
ufacturers and dealers in furniture, have
failed
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
TO TIE AFFLICTED.
DIR. KNAPP Il SON.
Physicians and Surgeons, formerly Of New Yosx, -
treating successfully oil
CH n DNlC mar Qc2

Physicians and Surgeons, formerly Of New Yosx. ~
treating successfully all
CHRONIC DISEASES,
Which embraces the haatand most approved methods
Dieeases They treat successfully all nervous and
Eeufalec affections, sllfos Of Scrofua, Fever Sores
and old Ulcers: Dyspepsia, Disease ofthe Liver Con.
etipatiOn, all skin Dlecsscs. Pulmonary Consumption
In it, early stages. Paralysis. Epilepsy Salt Rheum,
Headaches, all Heart Diseases Of children and
Seminal Weakness 4 Sexual Dis.
EASES which are carrying thousands to their graves
EYE AND EAR.
They treat successfully new method all diseases
Of the Eye and Ear. They have had more extensive
practice and better success in the treatment q iii
Dlseases u Women.
Than any other Physicians in America. They have
cured women who have been conaned their bed fos
years. They never fail TO cure
II n r u NJ A It's N j!
= Al stages; no matter Of how long standing. Thsy
Asthma. - It never returns. They have sure
Cure ior the distressing disease, HENAORRHOlDS
OR PILES. They cure eli diseases Of the Throat
Cancers.-1hey have an extensive practice and
which they CURE without eating them on, 8 nsin:
the knife Let thOsc Who have Tunora and swell.
tnTe or red rpot lose no time 10 having Il al. =
ded to. % timely treatment may save tkem fruw
the horror. suffering and death Il an open cancer.
CatArrhe Cure(l.-They sretrestine CatsfYh On
new system which 10 . sure cure for this disease
TRn1 CONSULTATIONS for yeass hare Averaged non
Ave to seven thousand year, which gives them IN
expcrisoce unsurpassed ~ any, md equalcd only BY
afew.
We With Il aisipesly understood that Dr. KNAPP
q NOT Q travelling Phypicias. He only visits FEW
PLACES OCCALlONALLY, to accommodate bic nu-
meroas patisnts who cannot conveniently visit hin
a Rsmembes they do MOI promise y esrs al ~
GO Of Disease. While al Diseases ar cufeab ts
ken IN season, al stages are not Your case nay b
cufable this week, not nexr-to-day, not toAorrOWs
hence the danger OF delay.
No case riH be received rhen there oye e~v
doubts Of Cure or Relief.
Our tcrmp are CAsn; hence tho money must beepnt
with I'll orders fUr medicines. IL costs ffum ~ -
nfteen dollars per month, to doctor with -, W11eA
iacludes medicines. !. 80 (
~ The p0,r will he favored.
CONSTELLATION FREB.
Patients must write their name, State. M -
Once address plainly. All letters rsquirine - ~
ever, must contain aefter stamp, and be AddfcneeA
70 Dr. KNAPP 4 SON. Box 1881. Chicago. H.
e Any ofthe above diseases can be treated ne.
eossfully ~ the paticutS describing tholr caoo ~
Letter, when they cannot ~ ne. =
tDr. Knapp, who has virited Davenport, Iowa, ~.
ulafly the past six years, be consulted q thei
0Cott House.
q Saturday and Sunday. Nay nth ana IN, Gassr.
~. A.g. siet - 6lt ist. Seeeraey a 11n1ay,
81 1otk md Ssthss Saturday end sunday, JDSe. III
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21

BEAUTY NEEDS PRorscriox.-The La
dies prefer the delicate Hespsrlan Bslm-it
'mparts such delightful beauty to the COM
rlex'on, prevents and cures sunburn, frcck>
les, tan, DC. and makes the skin charming
" fsr and smooth. lIesperian Balm 10
superior to lilly whites, toilet powders. &c.
Proc only fifty cents. At Harrison 4 Co.'S.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
ALABAMA.

Mobile, Oct. l9--lhe number Of inter
mcn's from yellow fever for The week end
IN 10 day were twenty one, and Tor tie
tNca't tour hours ending this evening, i've.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21

A TrORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW
IN and War Claim Agent. Office Davenport q
Block, "a Floor, cor. Mum aid Second etrcete.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct 19-rhe Louisiana
State Fair, announced to come of ut Baton
Rouge on the fifth Of November, has been
postponed To the 23d of December.
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A lelessing 10 yaotherr...Mrs.

A leles.ing 10 H7uthers...Mrs.
WiNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. for all
diseases with which children are afflicted, is
a safe and certain remedy. It relieves the
child from pain, regulates the stomach ard
bowe's.cures wind colo, corrects acidity and
by giving rest and health to the child com>
forts the mother.
Offices. 2l5 Fulton street, New York and
2o3 High Holborn, London, England.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21

On. BuLL-Dear Sir: Ny husband, DR.. y. a.
Central New York. where he died, leaving the
above Z. =. Johossn TO my care. Al thirteen
years Of age he had . chronic diarrhea end
scrofula. for which gave him your Sarsspsril-
10, II cuasO nm. have for ten years recon.
mendsd II 20 many In Central New York, Ohis
and lows, for scrofula, fever sores and general
debility, Perfect success has attended il The
eure0 effected ID soms eoeeo 81 ecsotuIs and fever
ssPss were a1most miraculous, IAN very snx-
ieus fer ~ 600 70 aeain have recourse 70 ysuP
SarsapasilIa. He 10 fearful Of getting spurious
article. hence his writing 10 ysu Tor il, His
weusds are terrible, but believe be will rscov.
o.. Respectfully,
Jsnun JouseoN
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-10-21
A CALL FROM DISTANT MINNESOTA

Kingston p. o., Aecken Co. MIMI.
Apri7. 60.
Mn. IonN buIt-pear Sir: | moved from
Kentucky 10 this place. The stores hsd none
your Worm Destroyer for sale. They are grent
ly needed here in Minnesota. A trial il all that
is needed TO give them reputation. We can't
do without them, Do sebd some out this .wny
You're, sincerely,
u. q. ARRowoop.