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New-York tribune., 1868-11-11
THE CUBAN FILIBUsrERMG EXPEDITION.


Some dilapdated and seedy adventures who
are pnng for blood and have been trying 10
get1 up an excitement among the military mono
manacs OF this city with view TO organize an army Tor
the ostensble invasion Of Cuba or course everything
relating to the expedition is involved In the greatos'
mystery and the spanish Cons2i u IS % esaess 70 nm
will be kept In utter ignorance OF the whoe snn UNI.
after the departurs OF the last vesee Marshal hurrays
shrewdes and most expert nsvs o t che PorS
to obtain the slightest clue Inc surye}oroi oi me- m IN
with his deputies, and Two h1huteu "r 'so'I -.
spectors are completely oa,eu' barisr,n ,gs % Of nny
steamers In fact the only person having any
Of the great secret IS au enerprisins 90
An shed and unsuspecting public The entire de
tails the movement are given with that s ,an
exacttidc for which journals are so justly famous
The various points OF departure whereat the Inv
rendezvous before oinbarking are meno%hsa % sSsr.
coolness that would 20 indicate that the ene'
fear interruption from the United states
The prominent officers are AL named ana is usa ~
more stated that commissions have been issueu 70
~ officers 80 OF whom were field officers during no az,
beon aud the majority Of the rank or ooonei no,ncas
ers have vet appointed and II s further announu
that applicants for uartermaster comi ssions ms, os
the s
diplomatic service Of somewhat aesss ssv,r rS' fcs
ths' hh' seas OF war The brassbutton gentry"
who daily crowd the entrances to the several notes
~xs " bIood faeir worn and seedy military
habiments seemed have received bere and there an
additional Publishing They eagerly and excitedly ds-
susssd the probabilities OF war: All wanted commis
sons. but knew pcw 70 optan mem tho,e e msae
cheitan When t ascertained that the nearest ap
proach to hbusterng expedition wa. the existence
adorable merriment particularly as Diox Isyiot naoy
smith Col Kerrgan. and others celebrated IN times pat
knev nothing OF the revolutionary movement ans
Custom House authorities don't wish 90 be asked silly
questions and Marshal Murray emphaticsiy states tnss
porter from any paper regarding the great expedition
S@s ps: %G S sss 70 attach q sS
who appear to consider every person making any naui
rios enemy Of the Spanish Government
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

There ia great deal of fun in those
Democratic papers who are anxious to have
AN ANDY johnson Administration from Gen.
Grant They form tie spicicst reading that
we have scen during the canvass and we
cannot resist giving now and then NOR
sol To our readers. Observe the intense
humor OF the following exliactg from The Ma
tioRai InhHigencer. Speaking of the Conserva-
tive cause at thc New-York Convention il says !:
"Bu thous ID the battle thus fought the is
lest ghis nnst HtH Fd as rep'eScdiire ~ Gen. GrdnL
10 can rot DO o.her 'fis.."
Again, We have Cen. Grant put upon a new
Impeachment record
He II ID, ,Lsd with those who think and feel IN the
spnt bfsathci through Mt Sewards last speech. and
which dis iuguiihed the plondid Grafton OF Mr. Eyarts
on impeaC inicIt"
Finally we have this magnificent appeal:
"Thops nds ~ moderate Conservatives gavo their
zen. Granr, b1'cciH0 rot only MAJ he ronh BE-
Surr fal 10 tr ,Oiu,, but t.at his would be
nado patioc, irou TIE fact that his power would DO
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11
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New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

Ihe anxiety OF Democratic papers to tak.
possession OF Gen. Grant suggests the follov
ing quotation from the writings Of Mr.. Hose.
Biselow:
" In short I firmly du believe
In Humbug generally,
Fer it's thing thet perseiys
To hev solid vally:
THIS heth my faithful shepherd ben.
In pasturs sweet heth LED me-
Aud this III keep the people green
To feed es they hey fed me-
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

seemed to be on the point of succeeding g..
weeks ago. 1t seems odd that. in a eountrv
where woman exercises all the function. :.
royalty, and where women have certainly been ~ =.
good monarchs as men, the common law sbou,S
debar them from the ballot.bcx. If one w."
man can reign over the kingdom, WHY sbor,s
not other women votef The nation wh;os
had Elizabeth for Queen should not hesita,.
we think, to admit women to the elective fran
chise N'eu-
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Ner- YORK Erening Express is rather in
favor OF giving Gen. Grant the unanimous
" electoral vote, in order to enable him to feel
4" that he represents the whole, not part OF
"the country" This thrteenth-hour grace is
very edifyng, but it is a wonder that it did
not occur to The Express and its friends before
the 3d of November. This would have saved "A
good deal of expense and excitement. not TO speak
of the wear and tear of mind which Seymour
experienccd during his swinging round the
circle
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The latest example of eleventh hour repen'
tance is furnished by some prominent South
Carolina Rebels who called on Gov. Scott afler
the election to declare their intention to accept
the situation. We have heard the same tax
once before. We trust these chivalrouS Carroll
mans really mean it by this time
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Republicans of this State and Of the
whole country will gladly learn that the move
ment to detect and expose the gigantic frauds
whereby the vote of this City last week was
so monstrously falsifed is being prosecuted
with vigor and resolution. They may rest as
sured that it will be pushed On to the end.
Particulars will be given in due season
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Provisional Government Of Spain de-
clares its intention to hasten the conclusion of
a treaty of peace with Chill and Peru We
hope the intention will be carried out A
treaty of peace putting an end to causele's
and useless war will always rank among the
wisest acts of the Provisional Government.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The earthquakes in California have reused
Mr. Stewards real-estate fever into fresh
flame, and he is reported to be once more cast
ing about for unstable property in the West
Indies. He had better let the West Indies
alone. In the present state of the public debt
earthquakes are luxuries which we can't Afford
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Albany Express narrowly escaped being
thrown from the track just below Bronxville,
on the Harlem Railroad, on Monday night. by
an iron bar placed upon the rails by some
would-be wholesale murderer la this connec-
ton we have the startling intelligence that
two previous attempts to throw trains from
the track at this point have been made within
the past two months
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

unlimited TO win the confidence and restore the peace
OF distrIstful and shattered country. And II Gen.
Grant shall meet these expectations no will find shat bs
is now tho honest and heartfelt support OF every patr
otto soul who enlisted by stratagem under the ban
ner the York Convention, and plunged into the
guagmire OF q beaten wing OF the Democracy, whose
led the South into blood and whose
ever has them that people, when they failed
TO see enough in the muchloyed south to answer the
uses OF political capital"
What these fellows really want is bread and
butter.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

Trouble is undoubtedly brewing in Upton
County, Tenn, whence DR.. LeftwiCh claims to
have been elected to seat in Congress; but
our dispatches come through Rebel hands, and
we forbear comment until we can learn the
truth from LOYAL men,
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Ne,c- York Herald thinks that Mr.. Swee-
ny would be good candidate for the Mayor
atty of the City of NewYOrk We think this
is buckling too much fortune upon the City
Cham0eFlain's back. Mr. Sweeny is already
invested with the duties of Governor of New
York, and to ask one man to run the City as
well As the State is uncommOnly cruel.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

Gen. Grant yesterday took the pains TO make
a speech for the purpose of stating distinctly
that he wished to be spared any public dem
onstratiOn. He remarked 81 am not unmind-
"ful of the feeling intended to be displayed by
"a public demonstration, and you must take
all this for granted The General evidently
means TO fight it out on that line. Let him
h.va raaca
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

Since the John Allen business has gone out
of fashion, the wickedest men in New-York
have taken up the practice of giving bald
eigles to the Central Park. Two or those in
teresting birds have recently been presented to
the Commissioners by Mr. Harry Hill OF East
Houston ST and Mr.. William NJ. Tweed.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

We hear from Iowa that the Hon. James F.
Wilson, late Representative in Congress, IS
very likely to succeed Mr.. Grimes in the
Senate. Mr.. Wilson has been four times elected
10 the House. but declined to stand for fifth
term this year. His service in the House of
course terminates on the 4th of March next.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The investigation at Jersey City of the case
of Col w. A. TIeadwell, charged with dealing
in fraudulent naturalization certificates, has re-
suited in Treadwell being committed in default
of $4,000 bail The United States Grand Jury
in this city yesterday brought in four more in
dictments against persons implicated in the
naturalization frauds. About seventy of these
cases are still awaiting their action.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Democratic journals assured us th..
Hoffman would have handsome majority in
the rural districts. Well, let us see the figures
In the 81 counties outside of New-York and
Kings. the majOrities against Mr.. Hoffman
amount to $3.50. John A. GriswOld carried n
counties, while John T. Hoffman carried only
II beside New-YOrk, Kings, and Albany, and
he won nearly all those l2 by very small ma
iOrities
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

We admire those Democrats who now claim
that Grant will make "almost Democratic
President. We always did admire that conser-
vatiye who. when refused admission into the
ark, favored faithful Noah with the prediction
that the coming deluge would MT be much Of
81 shower after alln
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11
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New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Spanish authorities in Cuba admit that
several towns in Puerto Principe are IN the
hands of the revolutionists, and that there Is
much fighting in the whole neighborhood.
Mexicans are arriving in Havana with the sup
posed intention of aiding the revoutionists in
their struggle for independence. All this looks
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

wIhe Erening Post, which certainly is not
Radical paper. says
Cannot Mr.. Seward instruct him az least 10 hold nis
tongue and back home quickly as possible or are
We TO endure this bitter disgrace still longer to suffer
still further humiliation at the hands OF person yhs
to hunt out with curious adrotness the worst sn
Ia England. and make them his associates r.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

We have at last found the one unrecoDstruct-
ed Southerner, the Rebel who will not be CON-
forted. He writes for The Memphis ArOlanehs,
and this is his lamentation;
The vote OF the North yesterday branded out
laws BE II Let this outIawry rest upon those who.
Tor vile party purposes have published US as such sncs
prudence and submission 20 humiliation and deg adaton
brings relief. feel interest in the Republic"
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The New- Orleans Bee thinks that the great
mistake of the recent campaign was that Gen.
Grant was not from the first the chief of the
Democratic party, as " the only man in tho
Government who was friendly to the south
nanple
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Florida trouble still continues. Each
party charges the other with the recent de-
struction of the State arms. The impeachment
of the Governor was presented to the Supreme
Court yesterday, and we trust the disgraceful
business will be speedily settled.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

Government securities, as would be necessary
in order to give them profit, but to enhance
equally tho gold value of both. This it has
done but it results in no profit to those who buy
one kind of Government security by paying
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The plan of solving the suffrage problem by
a Constitutional Amendment will probably lind
large favor at the next session of Congress AS
the Legislatures of two-thirds of the States are
Republican. such an amendment could not iaii
of heing ratified
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11
gnsintss Aotitts.

SUDDEN CHANGES OF WEATHER are produc-
Give Of Throat Diseases, Coughs Gods &C. There is no more sfeua
~ these diseases to be found than the timely of DsowN'
Bsy, TRooHEs" They possess real merit and have proved their
.n b, test Of many years, having received testimonials from u
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Senate and House OF Representatives.
were yesterday called to order by their respec-
tive officers, merely to be formally adjourned
without day. Only five or six members oil
either House were present.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

at foreign stations and supply their places win
sailing vessels. Very good 1t Is never too late
to mend.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The "Kentucky Bourbon Case was on in
the U. S. District Court, yesterday, only long
enough to be put off again indefinitely
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Judges of the C0aTt of Common Pleas
of England decide that the common law of
Great Britain gives women no right to vote.
This. we presume, viii be the end of the re-
cent movement for women suffrage. which
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

FTrITs0T-
fgsud snl terrorism.
Connecticut votes in April next, New w-tamp-
shire in March, and Florida i'll December.
Owing to some unexplained reason, Georgia
and Alabama did not elect congressman ID
November, though elections were ordered
Texas, Mississippi, and Virginia have not ac-
ccpted the terms of Reconstruction, and are
not allowed representation.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Philadelphia Morning Post suggests
that the Democrats, after they are through
trying TO steal Gen. Grant, might attempt tho
larceny of the Rocky Mountains
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The Union Republican Executive Committee
last evening resolved to issue call for the
Charter Election Primaries, to be held on the
Il, ,r.nA
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

Seymour carried but one county in Nebraska,
and that was Sarpy. lie received 10 majority
,bere. Iowa must look to her laurels.
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

The venerable Secretary of the Navy is re-
oo,ted 10 have had an idea. lie proposes to
withdraw some OF ths expensive war-steauers
New-York tribune., 1868-11-11

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Dr. Shelton Mackenzie has been elected
President qf the Celtic AssoGatiQn IN Pl0adolphIa,
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Notice.

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15
INCOMES FOR 1867.
TOTAL FOOTING, s9l $4,000
Highest Individual Revenue, 9lo,oS2

Herewith We give . list Of persons in
Scott county who have, up to this dms'
returned 70 the United States Assessor
their incouss for the year 1887. The
amounts given are the incomes after sevs-
raj deductions have been made, such - the
aasunt legally exempted, ell taxes except
those Of the government, oil 'ossss, and
some other items which, in many cases,
decrease the amount to quite ccnsidsra
BILE extent.
Az compared with last years income
figures, the aggregate will not fall for short.
The aggregate Of the three reports made
one yea, ago was s27.2s5.A. Th'
report of to-day will be followed BY on'
or two supplemental reports, which
may swell the total 70 the figures Of last
year.
This 10 contrary TO expsctation-betts'
than had been looked for, from the fact that
our msrch ants-partieularly those dealing
in dry goods and groceries-havs expert
snsed very unfavorabls circumstance
during the past year, the large majority o.
them having only held their own. Th'
speculators and agricultural classes hav'
b.en much more prosperous than during
the year previous, which accounts for the
absence Of the anticipated deficiency. Th'
next report will be completed in about foul
weeks.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15

THB AESDELssoHs CoscERr.-Last even
ing the Mendelssohn Society gave the last
Of their quarterly concerts at the Burtis
Opera House, TO remarkably large audi
encs. eonsidsring the very unfavorabls
weather. The Society. In view Of the sue
cess Of their public entertainments, may
we'll feel proud Of their pssssnt ergsnizs-
tion, and the favor with which they have
bses received bya public that will Gil the
Opera House On such IN evening.
Space will not permit us to notice in de-
tail the numerous performances Of last eve
ming. The overture and frst chorus were
both very crediiablc which fact 10
Justly attributed 10 the excellent training Of
Mr.. Wallace and Mr.. Strasssr. The "Ska-
ters' Glee," . quartette Of male voices gas
received With special favor. and the encore
insisted on by the audience. The Piano.
Forte Solo. vas undoubtedly fine thing,
and would have received q deserved ap-
plsuse had It been much shorter. The song.
"Ah! have sigh'd to rest me-" by Miss
Florence Tillotson, however. put oil things
10 rights, the audience insisting on the en-.
core.
The choruses were al grand and inspir.
ing, being an excellent test Of the training
the Society has received, and came in as
pleasant relief 10 the balance Of the pro.
gramms.
Part second presented, If anything, .
more acceptable selection, opening with .
chorus and solo by Miss Belle Hart, who,
BY reasen OF voice Of remarkable strength
and compass. and fne culture, is always
favorits with Davenport audience. Mrs.
Foots, new member Of the society. follow
cd, and received the applause Of the whole
house. She appeared second time in r.
sponse to tho encore, and was again loudly
applaudsd. Her hns voice, delicate and
sweet, made her at once general favorite,
which will undoubtedly place her on . par
with our other favorite, Miss Maggie Rouse.
The remaining performances received just
tribute.
With Mrs. Altman q the piano, Mr..
Strasser leading the Orchestra, and Mr..
Wallace o. Director. the society has gained
an euviabls reputation, and one justly the
pride Of our musical public. They need NO
words to tell them this, the manner in which
their entertainments have been received 10
surely evidence per 50, and ws think Il 10
their determination next season to excel all
their past reputation.
The year has now clesed With them,
and il bshooves those who would enjoy the
entertainments Of next season, to at oncs
become members. Our citizens should
new give the society that liberal support
they - justly deserve.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15
} Untiedt CLAUS l,Ai

ANNlvsRsAIY.-Ths anniversary Of Lin
coins assassination hes been observed iu
Illinois to-day in other places In thu
United States. On the Island work wsl
suspended and flags raised at half-mast.-
Iowa pays no attention to the subject
What 10 the matter with the loyal Governor
Of Iowa! Why has he forgotten the assas
sination, and what fors
HASDsoMG.-Ladies have you seen thai
handsome carpet At B. D. Austin'ss If not
don't sleep until you take look at il
Handscme-."you bet." II il the pret
test thing that has ever been brought into
this rnarket-and we'll stake our reputation
on your agreeing with us, in saying - too
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15
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Children Testhing-having the Jas simils
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psr-all ethsrs ere bass limitations. Seld
BY oil druggists throughout the world.
Price o cents bottle.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15
RlVE2 NEWS.
AHHlvAA.

A1HlvAL1.
Nsw BosToN-From Fl. Madison.
Iowa CrrY-From Clinton.
RsssRvD-Erom St. Paul.
DHPA8fuRRs.
CouxrEss-For Dubuque.
Nsw BosfoN-Fer FL. Nadisoo.
Iowa CIrY-For Clinton.
DuDuouR-For ST. Paul.
RxPRcfHp.
Nuscatine, to-mesrow mernine, from st.
Leuis, On route st. Paul.
Sucker State, this evening. from st. Paul
% route for st. IDuis.
The Ksithsburg, will b. the regular pack
st for Fl. Madison to mogfew morning q
8 o'clock.
The Reserve. u expected to leave for st
Louis this evening.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15

No Medium has met Waah -
much success in curing diseases VI : ner-
vous charretsf. such as Nsuraleia. Nerve
ache end other painful nervous affections,
as Or. TURNER'S TIC DOULOCREUX,
or UNIVERSAL NEURALGIA PILL. Ii
stimulates the nerve 6uid, aud promotes .
healthy circulation, conssqnsntly these
maladiss vanish. Apetheearieo have it.
frane.pal depet, l20 Trsnsnt street, Bos
- -. Prise, ol.oe ~ ipastaes y
0aai, W. elaopo extso.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15

A FINE TWO STORY BRICK RESIDENCE L
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l5 on fith between Rock Island aud Iowa sts,
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son al : L. BRYANT & Cos, 25 Eas, SECOND
street. mch24- du
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15

Daniel Gould, Esq, our furniture nss.
,sases for the Eastern msrkst this evening.
During his abssues be will contract With
some Of the school furniture establishments,
IT decks and chaiss, for the new West Dsv-
supert school bsildisg. Hs will probably
return with large stock Of carpets, etc.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15

To Wnon II MAY CoxcsRS.-Thsrs will
be an auction sals Of damaged wheat, bar.
ls9. oats snd potatoes to-morrow (Thursday,
April le), st 10 o'clock, A. n. n the foot d
Rock Island street. SsLBY 3 Van TrYL.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15

FiFrY acres Of fine land for grapes and
iraii, l. mile from court house. only $50
ner acre; 1920 acres near railroad for
$3.50 per acre. Houses and lots 10 sell
cheap. ELpRiDsE 4 BRo.,
Land and Insurance Agents,
No. 40 Brady street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-15

CRY HosPirAL MArTss.-Wo learn tha,
an application has been made TO the Su-
preme Court, now in session in this city, for
. temporary injunction to prevent the city
from enforcing the ordinance in regard Il
the establishment Of . City Hospital, which
was passed at the last session Of the City
Council and that permanent injunction
will be applied for at the next session Of the
District Court.