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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-03
Here and There

A well proportioned room is a half longer
than its width.
aiming At the End'-A parent chas-
Using a child.
The mean annual depth Of rain that falls
d the eouator is 80 inches.
Water, when converted into steam, in
crsases in bulk $4,000 times.
Prize fights have one rcdeeming quail
ity, viz some very bad characters get very
soundly whipped.
Saying grace or asking . blessing ct table
10 customary in all christian families. II
had its origin with the ancient Greeks.
A square, in Advertising parlance, is ten
lines Of agate or small type, making frcm
three fourths to one inch in space.
Arabia never was conquered by any for
sign nation. The sands were its security.
and the poverty OF its people offered no in
ducemeot or temptation.
Two centuries sgo not one in hundred
wore stockings. Fifty years ago not one
boy in Z thousand was allowed to run 1t
large At night Fifty years ago, not one
| girl in . thousand made . waiting maid Of
her mother.
| "A CRAM TO FoRruNx."-Genially and
sensibly does Rev. Robert Collyer rebuke
the unmanly and unwomsnly simidity to-
ward assuming the responsibilities and
meeting the golden sacrifices Of married life
of which so many are guilty in our day:
Ever 50 many years ago last April. t.o
young April fools, OF whom l was one. find
| inn that they had little over one hundred
dollars In gold between them. and besides
that, q golden bridge Of hope, went and got
married on Tuesday on the next day start
ed to America, . country in which they did
not know . living soul They have had their
share Of trouble. among which they have
never regretted the venture, and never ex-
pect to, but if they were young and single
would very likely do il again, for not year
has passed since that time which has not
found them in better circumstances in
every way than they could have been had
they not so united their lives and made
that chain to hold fast to fortune. that had
else been nothing but loose lying links.
Too CurR.-A man having lost quarter
Of mutton by . lawyers dog, repaired to the
office Of the lawyer and said: Il have come
to ask a piece Of advice. Suppose . dog
carried OF leg Of mutton from me, where
do look for pay, to the dog or bis owner p
"Oh, I" said the man OF the quill, ITO the
owner Of the dog; he is responsible for any
damage his dog does you" Said the man
"You owe me seventy five cents "Ah"'
said the lawyer, "then my dog did the mis-
chief? Well here 10 the money" The face
of the man expanded with smile at his
shrewdness in forestsllinR the opinion Of
the lawyer. and he was making his exit from
the office when he was brought 10 halt by
the lawyer saying: IL have . small bill
against you, my ffiendv "Ah' for what p
said the man. For advice in the dog case
two dollars" was the reply. This was .
poser. It being strictly legal, and the low
est fee in the calender for advice. there was
no lodging, so the money was paid over
and he departed, wiser, if not a better
man.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-03
TO TIE SHAREHOLDERS, ON
WEDNESDAY, 18Th OF JANUARY NEXT
AZ PHILADELPHIA. Pc,
Or q the laslitals, Rivessids. NJ.
sOHEDULY or PRsssHfs.

Caeh Present. go
/ C.sh ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5000
| Cash Present Observation-Disclosures. 1OWU
! GA.a rrsssst ;:;;;::....is..........-.-
! Handsome Country Residence, stable,
Grounds, &C., 0ermsntDwn, Philadelphia. 1eSoo
den. n. J........................ 1sSss
Coal Depot, OMEGA, Sheds, Ground. with
business established. No. 1914 Washington
Avenue, Phil.delphia; ....::..:;..;... -. 1900
Ground. fruits, 10000
Three-rtory Cottage. Lot, To-. ........... $500
q Valuable Building lOts Rvsrside, &3O each S,0s0
/ Elegant Turnout Family Carriage. Span VI
Horses, HaFnsss, &C., complete. ........... no
10 Valuable Building Lots vsraidc. oseo each 500
hIrh, sired 81 The celebrated imported Ara
bian Horse "Caliph:" also, Tight Rosd
Wagon. weight ~ pounds. with Get Of su-
peror Single Harness, &C., making hrst-j
class establishment. Observation-Disclosures. 1000
On pinnoe $500 oaeA Observation-Disclosures. lC,OOO
!" Met,deuus a98 each AbOD
Z Rosewood Sewing Nachinee, o9eO each. -. $50
10 Family Sewing Machines, 500 each. 900
~ FINE iSold atchee, 800 each. ........ 10000
ioO Oil Paintings, ~ leading artists-aggre-
s5anleis Hair snawls. u 10 each. aooo
Can,cl's Hair Ehawls, $500 eaOh,. 6e(0
- rs.hme,r shewls. go esch. bOo
or Sk Dress Patterns t75 each. ...... =. 500
:n a.itv RufldluR Lots. rs each ......... TOO
The remainder win eonsist OF Silvofwarc, NM
s,ral Doxes Orefa Glasses, Pocket Mbleo and
different artic. es Of osnsment and uoe amount
ing to-. .'.oAsos>
Total ss@,oo'
All the properties given clear Of membranes.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-03

ANh - ~ R Sy(aH. and = thessioss
Sve heard OF patient Of hs not being cured sncs IL
~ been in THE city He reputation has vOucher, IN
ai the city papsn, hie pafise and the ec cal nrr
feeon both here end abroad % being ths nsnSf rii
la specalists here and thorough master IN ~ scr
mai diseoeee n al 0thess iail. don't deensS, ~
him call tits only common occurrence wifR6tm
- cnee sueh casss. He roeD8 are separate ~ eiee
snd 1eu1jemcn and the mos comp ia in - IN.
YorNo MKr. Take Particular Notice.-nrrro, 6is.
Glow dsvotee mnch II his time to the f,essmenf u
shos cases Caused by secret habit which MIN roth
body and mind. until : the unfortunase isdividual
i0s either business society. The ead e1 II theec
early habe or the cxccseee OF rpcr year q n eak
en- the debiisats the consultation deetrov M nhyr
cal ard mental powers, diminieh and ense,hIe the
natural feelings, sut exhaust the vital eneriee OF
manhood; the pleasures ofife are marrsd ehe hieet
81 marriage frustrated, and exstsocc ifse ,endrs6
term Of uncessng misery andrse,ret 0nch nsrsons
especially those contemplating marriage. eSosid ID
no time in making immediate apr4icasOn. n n. ~
81 HE new treatment. 10 cnshsd 20 insure speedy
and anent cure.
Computations free and confidential. Of,es. No. ~
South Clark street. cor. or Monroe, half block from
the Pott Office. Post 0thes BOX lsl Chleaeo ILL.,
once hours from , A. II. 10 p NJ
send Tor hie ssauids 10 Hsarh," ppbiished month
=. free Of charge.
N B-LAdloe, oond SOs . Aobcsiptive clfCulse q
Nrpoeolo RemeGle, IL bot pdgvunNvo q eooespttOo
n0un. 0eotto ~ eo6ro0 4Uoo onnaoo9
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-03

NOVEMBER :, 1861.
The trade has for the last few weeks been very brick
In the Boot line. and fnct, We have been compelled
10 run our Factory dny and night TO keep all orders
promptly filed. Our remarks last week had the ef
iv.f TO lower piices In this market, we say again
Bouts and Shoer must come down. aud soon
all Chicago manufacturers do as We do, ecll at Bos-
prices the Consumers OF the great West will find
very few Eastern Boots in the stores Of Western
merchants. and furthermore, II they pcreis-
family combine together ssd keep Chicago Made
Boots at $50 and 90 per dozen, when the cost al the
cost at the most s only $A2 per dozen, they will find
whom TO late other manufacturers of the same stamp
wheeling into line, with the MOTTO "a fais msnuac
tnr.rs, i,s.lni With mick sales. :"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-03

Complaints. Sc. pcfsonaiiy o. BY letter An illus
tvnted Medical Pamphlet On tho above diseases, con
tanning e. large pages and & wing full psrticulase
sent to any address ON receipt Of % cents.
TO LADlES.-A pamphlet Of epecial Importance
opo q receipt OF stamp Direct III letters % Tn
Evening star., 1867-05-16
Special Telegrams to the Star.
Rtpublican Meeting at Hamptsn The
Campsisn fer Cengress-Jeff Davis and
Family-f3en, Schofield s.

EoRTREss MenRoE, VIRGINIA, MAY H.
"A large and enthusiastic Republican meet
ing was held In Hampton last nigh. at which
over one thousand, colored people and any
OF the principal resfoents Of the town were,
present. and received the addresses Of both
white and colored -apeakers with cheers aud
applause. The meeting was organized by catf.
ing Dr.: p. H. Cary to the char, and making
T. W. Hill tcolorerf the secrstary. Rev. Mr..
street church. Norfolk, addressed the meeting
in religious and philosophical discourse
upon the slave question. He gave some ex-
celient ad vice to his colored hearers, and was
frequently Interrupted with loud an d bolster.
Ous expressions OF approval. Mr.. Charles II.
Porter. OF Norfolk, lIowed him In len gtny
and able speech, in which he advocated the
principles OF the Republican party as con.
tanning the only acceptable truths By which
the colored men OF tho State could ever hope
TO redeem themselves from the condition in
swervlng support from the people of hamp I.
ton to assist In carrying the State by Iars
Republican majority. .F-4f -
The contest for Congressional honors in the
District, when the campaigning time arrives,
promises to assume very lively proportions,
and the candidate of the Repu blican party, of
which there are already several aspirants, will
have but little diff Guilty in obtaining an end /.
less humber Of colored constituents to repre-
sent In the councils at Washington.
From New York the Davis family proceeds
direct to Canada, and will prebably remain
there on an extended visit to their children,
atten ding school in Montreal.
s. The Dictator returned from Norfolk this
evening, and brought General Schofeid who
came down on a hasty visit to his family in
the Chesapeake Seminary
Evening star., 1867-05-16
Affairs In Georgetswn.

TIE RIVER FR0sr.-There 10 NO consid-
erabie ACTIVITY along the river front to-day, J
and comparatively little doing on Water
street Tkere are few vessels ut the wharves,
eveA Of the bay and river craft, and q sm sller
number Of coal carrying vessels. This Appa-
rent Inactivity viii last but short while;
probably to.morsw the arrival Of vsssels now
In the river may hasten the resumption Of &C.
tive operations at the wharves and docks.
THE MBRCHANTs' ExoHAE0E-There was a
fair attendance at the Exchange this morning
Offered-3,40O bushels wheat, Il, $50 bushels
corn, $50 bushels oats, $50 bushels mill-feed.
Sales--l5O bushels wheat at 50 81, 3,1O0 bushels
corr at 81 05, $50 bushels Data ayes cents. l.
FIsH.-The receipts at the fish wharf this
morning amounted to 60,000 herring, which
sold for Sc per ,OO0. Shad scarce.
CoNCRRT.-Our readers should not fail to
attend the concert of the public schools, ua-
der direction OF Prof Daniel, at New Market
Hall this evening.
LovE-Dr Bagby lectures on this interest
ing subject at Forrest Hall this evening.
THECANAL-Arrived ved-The Maryland, with
corn to market, and eleven boats with coal; to
American Co, 445 tons; Ham pshire and Bal
timore Co., Is tons; Gum ber1and 90, 2a8. II
tons, Borden Co., 333 tons; Central 90. los. ~
tons Departed-Coi. A. Spates FISH. salt, and
sundries, to Edwards Ferry; Red Eye No. 1,
salt, &c, to lift-lock IS; Base Line, lime and
cement 10 lift-lock 10; Maryland, fertilizers to
EDWARDS Ferry; Ford Beck 6sh to Hancock,
and fourteen boats light. - -s-ts..e-
Port OF 9EORGETowF,--C Cleared = Schr
Jane Emson. Irving master, for Now York.
Evening star., 1867-05-16
80 Y
Dry 2OOdR.


The dry goods trade mnst a ain be reported
as fat. Jobbers, supporters, and commission. a.
hou ses alike complain C Such dullness in the
Mode sE OF Msy mas not been iknown in many
buy goods, under existing circumstances, ex.
cept tnIvery small lots, to supply absolute
wants No amount of urging avails, and
cheap goods are no tsm ptatien " hate verr Got :.
ton is lower; gold is falling Maa ufacturers
are stopping their mills; money ia the co unity
is sscarce: breadstuffs are dear; rents aud other
gen orally look blue. These are simple, stub.
born facts and will ha We their legitimate in.
fuence. To ignore them Is foolish. To accept
them as provldential Idispensations is WIS
dom. To whine or 60 long g-faced is unchris.
tian.u o. IA a. H#E - e..,f s -. nj
Brown sheetings and shirtings are .stsadfly
tending downward. Sales limited; stock In.
ereasing. Bleached goodsy exsept for one or
twossiandard brands, are also declining. Price.
are nominal. and fluctuate daily, according ito
circumstances.Z Prints are in q less demand,
even Tor best spring Styles, and prices are
one or two cents per yard. A large stock m ust
60 over to next season unless closed out in the
auction-Ioom, or the knife put in deep to some
Of the Leading jobbers. Drills are lower and
unsettled In price; ;ytransactions small. Den.
inns and cottonades are very dull in first hands,
the jobbing trade having been for the present
supplied at aaction. Printing-cloths are at a
stan d.still IN price and sales Ginghams are
wanted in small lots at trednced prices Printed
lawns are laccum mulatinG in stock and only a
few latest spring styles are wanted Muslin
delalnes are inactive; Warmer weather tops
neglected. Other domestic goods are lower.
Carpetings are active at frmer prices. For
eign goods, of almost every description, are
lower. Sales al auction result badly. g.
The heavy spring paym ents are nearly over
with the jobbers and interior retailers, Aad the
trade generally will now give unusual atten.
tlon 10 the redu elton OF stock, in anticipation
OF a very dull summer.-N. 7. Independent to-
Evening star., 1867-05-16
NEW PUBLICATIONS.


THE MARKET ASSISTANT. By Thomas F. De
Voc. New York: Ward &c Houghton. For
sale in this city by French IL Richardson and
Franck Taylor. sl g.. H..s-l II .r az .
This volume presents a wonderful amount
Of INFORMATION in regard to supplies for the
table, together with anecdotes and curious in :
formation upon the same SUBJECT: making it
one of the most readable books Of the day.
Embraced in the work is q description of every
r article OF human food sold in the leading mar
kets OF the country, in cluding the various do
mestIc and wild animals. poultry, game, fish,
veeeta blss and fruits. The book is Invaluable
for the prudent housekeeper anxious to mar
ket TO the best ad antage. sEs a-FL -
ANNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, OR YEAR.
Book OF FACTS IN SCIENCE AND ART Fer
1866 AND 1867. Edited by Samuel Kneeland,
A M. Boston: Gould C Lincoln. For sale
in this city by Franck Taylor. :, .5,.. -,
This annual SO ably edited, heretofore, BY
Hon. David A. Wells, (now u S. Commission. i.
er of Revenue has now been confided to the
charge of Mr. Kneeland, who seems well uali.
fed to conduct it with ability. The yolu1me e
before MS exhibits in succinct Language the
most important discoveries and impro veme nts
in mechanics. useful arts, Natural PHILOSOPHY
Chemistry. Astronomy, Geology, Zoology,
Botany, Mineralogy, Meteorology, Geography,
1Antiq uitv, together with notes Of the progress 8
of Science during the years 1865 and 1866, &c.
.4SE -
Evening star., 1867-05-16

. ~ Basil Duke is eanvassing for newspa-
per in Tennessee. Ex. Senator Iverson, of
Georgia, sells fuel for a living.
A4The frost of last Wednesday morning in -.
f1icted great damage upon the fruit IN Illinois:
in seme localities the crop is entirely lost.
~ A son of Adam Reash, twelve years old,
died in Mansfield, Ohio, a few davs ago, from
the effects of q stone thrown at him by pla;-
mate and striking him in the stomach
- Why SPRING Is 80 LATE-The Portland
Transcript says II has sfelt the breath of spring
but there is no balm in it," Probably Spring
has heard that the State Constable was on the
war path. e. = ID "
Evening star., 1867-05-16
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
WAszIHarox, May 1s. 1901.
FINAN ClAL.

Lewis johnson e Oo, quote Stocks and
Bonds In home and foreign markets as follows
NEW YORK. May ,16-1st Board-Oanton,
GO, 4a; Cumb'd Goal 90. prerd, SOk; Quick-
Railroad, ok; Erie Railwsy, 63X; Erie
preferred, 72; Hudson River Railroad,
101 x, Reading r. r., 103x; Michigan Central
X. T., 1G9X; Michigan Southern and N. Indiana
r. R., 6X; Illinois Central b. r, 114x; Cleve.
land ano Pittsburg Il. r., TAX; Toledo, 113;
Rock island: son Nortnwestern, IS; do.
preferred COX Pit5shlrs, Fort Wayne and
Atlaatic Mail, 09X. Gold, 2 p. m, 137X- :.
Evening star., 1867-05-16

CHIRF CLERK OF THE AGRIcuLTuRAL DE-
PAHTMRNT.-The Commissioner OF AgricuI-
ture has appointed Jno w. Stokes, Esq, OF
Philadelphia, Pa, as Chief Clerk O. the Agri-
cultural Department., in place of Mr Baker
Mr.. Stokes formerly filled the position as Chief
Clerk of the Department, but resigned in Sep
tember last TO accept the position of Collec tor
Of Internal Revenue for the ith District of
Pennsylvania ~ g.
Evening star., 1867-05-16

SCoMAIssIoHkR NEwToN.-Hon. Isaac New
ton, Commissioners Of Agriculture, left the city
yesterday for visit to his farm in Della ware
where he will spend some time. Mr.. Newton
has been in very poor health tor some time
past, and his physicians advised trip to his
farm in order that he might get away from the
cares Of the office. During his absence Mr..
Stokes Will, act as Commissioner
Evening star., 1867-05-16
Z s?Firelin Norfolk ",

NORFOLK, May 16.-An extensive fire broke
out at two O'Clock this morning In a ware.
honse on First street in this city occupied by
Dobson & Rained. importers of liquors, which
occurring in the lower story it was impossi
BILE to save anythin The building and stock
We're entirely destroyed. The whole was in :
sured for S2l, 900. .
Evening star., 1867-05-16
: Discharge Of a Prisoner

PHILADELPHIA, May 16 Thomas Leis, who
was yestsrday eauitted of the murder Of Geo.
Eller in the Criminal Court room last Februa =
ry, onthe ground OF insanity, was brought be-
fore the Court this morning upon an applica.
tion for his discharge he now being parfectIv
sane. After an examination of witnesses on
this point ,he prisoner was discharged
Evening star., 1867-05-16
FARMS IN MISSISSIPPI.

81 The Com missioner of the General Land Of
fice has received returns showing that during
the m onth Of April one hundred and ffty.si
farms comprising s,9A acres were added to
the productive force of the Site of Mississippi
under the aet of Congress. approved 4 upe 81
1866, providing for the disposal of the public
lands for homestead actual settlement in the
States of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Ar
kansas. and Florida 80 -E E-t
Evening star., 1867-05-16

HEAD BLOCKS FOR NATIONAL CEMETERIES.
The Board of Army Oficers, Of which Gen.
eral Grant is President, recently appointed to
inquire into the best, most desirable, and most
economical material tor head blocks IN the
National Cemeteries, and the most appropriate
form and cost OF the same, held anoth er meet.
ing this morning at the @ Quartermaster Gene.
rails ONCE. Their report Is nearly com pleted,
and will be submitted to the Secretary OF War
in a few days. :
Evening star., 1867-05-16

RUSSIAN TREATY RArIFIEp.-The Russian
Minister, Mr.. Stoecksl, comm nnic lies the fol-
lowing to the Secretary of State: 'aFsJ
"ST PETERSBURG, May Is Treaty ratified
Bodisco carries it back mediateIy
- " -. - IGOR TaCHA AKORR
Evening star., 1867-05-16

NAVAL ORDKRs-Commodor Daniel B.
Ridgeiy has been ordered to duty as mem Der
Of the Board Of Visitors to visit the Nava,
Academy at the examination which takes
place on the 2Uth Of June. Acting Vol Lieut
Commander HI. H. Gowinge has been ordered
10 command the guard. Acting Vol Lieut.
w. F. Shankland, detached from the COM
mand OF the guard and granted leave OF ab.
spncp p
Evening star., 1867-05-16

THE WHITE HOUSE. "A number of visitors
were at the Executive Mansion to day, nearly
all Of whom had an in ter view with the Pre- 81
dent. Secretaries Stanton, Weiles. ATTORNEY
General Stanberry, and Postmaster General
Randall also had interviews with the Exec
utiye this afternoon .r
Evening star., 1867-05-16
Destructive Fire in N.w y..k

Destructive Fire in New York.
{, NEW YORK. May 16-A fire occurred this
morning at No 46 South street. involving "a
loss Of about S125, 200. The building was occn
pied as sales warehouse Among the sufferers
are Messrs. Rowland & Aspin wall, who lose
$4,000, and Messrs. Williams G t4win who
lose $4,000. There Is full insurance in both
Evening star., 1867-05-16

SECRETARY YBRowNING.-Hon. o. H. Brown.
ing, Secretary of the Interior, has nearly re-
covered from his recent illness and yesterday
visited the Interior Department for the first
time, He is not yet able to discharge the du-
Ties OF the office, and Assistant Secretary o TO
is still acting Secretary - -.
Evening star., 1867-05-16

FROM THE SwATARA.-The Navy Depart.
ment has receiyea dispatches frem the U. S.
steamer Swaiara, dated Lisbon. Portugal,
April 20th.. Omcers and crew all well
Evening star., 1867-05-16

ACTING INSPECTOR GENRRAL.-General
Schoneld. Assistant Commissioner OF the
Freedmen's Bureau for the State OF Virginia,
has appointed Capt. Garrick MalIery, 43d
5 Infantry as acting Inspector General, De-
partmeDr OF the Potomac, with headquarters
at Richmond, Va. .t. s.a a. ..5.
Evening star., 1867-05-16

~The steam ram Danderberg, the most
powerful engine OF naval warfare anoat, and
now at New YORK, has been sold 70 the
French government for three million dollars.
Evening star., 1867-05-16
BOARDING..

TOUNTRY BOARD OAH BE OBTAINED ON
- reasonable terms by applying in person to
Mrs. N. MAGRUOER, BlAdensburg. m l6 2t*
RQARDING-8RONT PARLOR to rent With
$50 Il street. near 10th st. m Is. St.
ROARDlNG.-Ag gentleman and his wife, or tive
n1naiMne naiMnele gentlenen, can obtain pleasan front
Horth; INQUIRE at 10. 70 L street, between 1sd
ROB RBNT-Two veil furnished PARLORG, on
= the 6rst floor, with or without BOARD Az.
ply 3S3 st., bet. 9th and 10th. fe ii
TABLE BOARD e no. 164 10th street, 8 few
aoos nofsA Of the aveous Terms ~ lse
Evening star., 1867-05-16

The RIOT AT M oBILE.-lt turns out that the
hrst accounts OF the Mobile riot published in
this city were incorrect. Later statements re-
eeivedin this city agree that Judge Kelley was
interrupted BY the srsconstructedn and the
right Of Tree speech denied him. The whites In
the audience appeared early in the evening to
eyince a disposition to create q disturbance,
and frequently greeted the speaker with cries
OF Put him down" The Judge replied that
they could net put him down, when q rush
made and indIscriminate pistol sboosinp q
commenced on the party on the platform,
among whom were several prominent crtixens
of the town. Three or more persons were
known to be shot, and probably many more
Judge Kelley was hurled from the platform
by bis friends, and a guard OF soldiers was
placed ut the hotel where he wa1 stopping. No
arrests are known to have been made. A
Mobile dispatch OF laet night gives the names
of three persons who were killed by the rioters.
The csty was perfectly quiet yesterday. iJadee
Kelley was invited by the Mayor TO remain
and spfsk last night but he refused to do SO.
An indignation meeting ID to be held TO de-
nounce tie rioters. rJEFa- ~
Evening star., 1867-05-16
JeffePso6 IA via

, NEW YORK, May l6.-Jeferson Davis ar
rived here last night aud is stopping at the
New York Hotel, He starts tor Canada to.
Evening star., 1867-05-16
Municipal Election

WILLIAMsPoRr, Pa, May 16.-Lopan,
yesterday by majority OF seventy -eight.
Evening star., 1867-05-16
: fsRCoNp DIsp ATcu,l

r. NEW YORK, May 16.-Jeffsrson DAVIS is
visited this morning by Judge Russell. Ben .
Jamln Wood. and other citizens. He seem s
animated BY the desire Of attracting as little
public attention as possible to his movement ts,
porteTs for the press. -
Evening star., 1867-05-16
Murder and Suicide

PHILADBLPH1A, May 16-A man named
James Schafer, at noon to. day, cut his wife's
throat with razor, and then cut his O Wn
His wife may recover, but he cannot rhe
parties reside IN the extreme southern part OF
the city. " 'rF =
Evening star., 1867-05-16

~ The following is the oficial showing OF
the daily circulation Of the papers named be.
low, made under the call directed by the re-
cent act Of Congress-: . Il. ....
EVENING STAR......7.715 copies per day.
Intstligencer. r......... $3.50 g =
The returns of advertising by the same city
papers fer the quarter ending December 81,
1866, as taken from the books of the Internal
Revenue Office, are as follows: aTa.
EVENING STAR...... .S13107 u
Inteltt9encer. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 9l0e