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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02

o. Mayors CoURT The following
named parties, all negroes, were arrested
on Saturday evening last By order Of
Mayor Undertook, upon The charge OF be-
ing dsorder!y and keeping a nuisance
within the limits Of the Corporation -
WIlkes Ross fined $40. and in default Of
payment was committed 10 jail BIZ!
Brarman fined S.; Yves Seiber, fined SIS;
Mollie Moore, reprinsnded. The May
o then ordered the abatement Of The null
sance within ten days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
Commissioners Notice.

Geo. B Stephenson. NIsan Frank snI
Wilson Young d Co use Of A. ii. Herr,
plaintiff,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-05-02
Commissioners Notice.
John NJ. Coyle and IIunsicker,

W.
Lewis Fry, FIX. Of Florence. e al
% consideration whereofil is adjudged,
ordered and decreed that this cause be re-
ferred 10 James u. Fsymsn, Maslef Com
missioner. with instructions to slsre and
settle the execulorra account of Lewis
Fry. executor OF Robert FIoIence. decd,
together with all other matters deemed
pertinent by himself or which any Of the
parties may require 10 have stated aud
make return Of his proceedings 10 thl.
Court, and publication OF notice Of taking
this account continued for four successive
weeks in the Shepherds'ovn Register
shall be equivalent To personal service OF
notice upon the parties or any Of them.
An abstract copv--TesIe.
W. A.. CIIAPLlNE, Clerk
Per ]. y. Fsyman, D. c
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

One span Of the ron bridge n Bur.
lin ton has been erectd.
Dubuque folks think there is a good
prospect Of incorporating . esrrisge way
upon the forthcoming rilrcad bridge across
the Mississippi
On Thursday Mssrs. Meek Bros. L
Bschtol, Of Ksokuk, shipped from that plaes
to Philadslphia II, ,ooe pounds Of wool!
-Omahs and Counil BluGs are to have
. line Of daily steamers, seven in number
the coming season, flying between those
points and st. Louis
The City slsctio, in Clinton takes plae,
on the I'd Of March.
Dubuque had 10000 6ss on Satur
day night, destroying several shops snt
stores. The Hsrold thinks tls loss ma,
be half covered BY ilsurance.
The Marion Resiter statss that Johl
Ide, formerly Sheriff II Linn county, die
near Nj. Vernon one week go yesterday
His death was ocsasioned by IN overdos
Of morphine.
Tho Beard Of Supervisors Of Nadisor
couaty recommend IL Lssishturs 70 sbe
ish the Board Of Supervisor system ofconn
ty government, and recommend in lie
thereof. the Commissioners system. Th
same Beard have ordered that . spsei,
wsrranty Deed be ssecutsd 70 the Amer
can Emierant Socist,. for all swamp land
which have been gruted 70 Madison eoul
y, by The general gsvernmsnt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

"LoyaD Sor WISELY But 100 WELL" -
Thus IS it everl you take notion to
nurse bright gszels, and get well along in
the business, Ten chances TO one that II on
come brigh. morning "a hen the wild dow
ers BLOSSOM in the vale it don't get up and
dust. Touching ito sad experience ia do
mestic sirtations, our Tilted contemporary be-
means its sad fate through column and .
half, square measure, this blessed, balmy
morning. 1t relates how fret il became &C.
qlainted with dashing damsel Of Dies
Moiues State Register by name-and on
sight, hankercd for its companionship. The
hankering WAS rather mutual, and the &C.
quaintancs sort O. ripsned into confidence !;
confidence matureh into esteem, and thence
a warm affection sprang up in their souls
ard budded boldly forth. There was billing
and cooing, IS the Gazette sadly doth aver.
and toying too withal. Favors did each Of
tother ask no sooner asked than granted.
Courtship ensued how sweet, how sweet
delicious dalliance Was From months into
heightened years the courtship ran, and no
pet names too sweet we're found wherewith
each one to greet. For many feeting
moon they courtsd much, and Of they
bundled, SO our neighbcr says, and oil
went "hunki-dora" on-''and everywhere
that Mary went the lamb was sure to CO."
Was one asssiled by gentle pen, both made
common car,e, and fought it out in end
less lines, forgetting time or space. Did
one want Office or fat takes from o6 the gov
ernmental hook twas asksd-twas grant
sd ; and thus so sm oothly onward sped their
barks, fast lashed at stem and stern.
But, true love; what ails your Whats
the plaguey reason that you can't keep run
ming smooth, avoiding rocks, and snags,
and bouldcrs hidden deepa And 80 il would
but one sad day green jealousy crept in.
The spell was broken to gall turned love.
-affe otion went to smash Our neighbor
says twas she that raised tho muss and
that while yet caressing, she it was that
planted deep the thorn., and snatched the
bread and butter he had thought to grasp.
Kissing to kicking changed and dears "a
d-ns; carssses fed and curses took thsiI
place; where smoothest ran loves stream,
contention ragged hair 6sw like this
tls-down, and scratches long and deep
gapsd vide on cheeks srewhile so much CO
rsssed. Divorce steps in two souls in one
no more Alas. poor, fooled Gazette. your
Register has flown Be brave, poor, wild
owed heart, nor be 30 much cast down roll
up your shir,-slssves boy, and 90 il strong
some more.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

Carr. JNo. T. CoSYSeuAx.-The death
Of Capt. J. f. Couyngham, Of the oath U.
S. Infantry. has just been announced. His
home was in Dubuque, Iowa, but his fire.
Qu. nj visits to his old friend and commsnder
Gen. Sanders, Of this city, had made him
second home here, and surrounded him with
friends. His last visit here was made only
few weeks ago, whom he WAS suffering,
aud it WAS supposed recovering. from dis
case acquired in the South. He returned
to Dubuque, ard thence to his post at
vicksburg, and died on the 7th cf Februa-
~, a. the residence Of Gen. Gillcm, where
he unqucs,ionably received oil the attention
and caro- he might have received at his
home.
Captain c. was mustered into the 10Th
Iowa Infantry as I'd Lieutenant Of Co. II.
April !, 1862. At Camp Mcclellan. this
city. lie served faithfully during the war,
aud at the disbaudment Of his regiment
was Breve. Msior Of the same. While the
Regiment was at Louisville, Ky, just before
being mustered out Of the service, an exam
ination Of officers ambitious Of entering the
regular service was held, and Of two or
three hundred examined Maj. Conyngham
vas one Of the two who passed with the
unanimous recommendation Of the commit
tee Of officers. This Recommendation, and
knowledge of his past active servicss, e.
cured him an appeintme in the Regular
Army. Soon after he was made Asst. Adjt
General on the staff Of Gen. Swayns, then
stationed at Montgomery, Ala, and ulti
mately occupied the same position on Gen
Giilsm's staff At vickshurg, Miss. He val
detailed for those high duties, and whicf
might righ,fully have been claimed BY 9th
er officers. from no personal favoritism, bu
because his peculiar abilities for the pssi
ton were recognized and appreciated BY BIZ
superiors. He held the latter position whel
hs died, and he emphatically died at hi
post. He had already been promoted I,
lst Lieutenant and Brevet Captain Of III.
2s;h U. s. Infantry. With his marke,
military abilities. his high moral character
and his industry aud energy, . career o
unusual brilliancy was opening before Cap.
Conynehan whsn Death olsusk. him dowa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18
Real Estate .a.ransfsrs.

filed in the Kseorder's ofies. Scott ssssty
lsva. up y o'clock. Feb. ls. 1855:
Bern hard SeAwsrsine md wife 70 Claas
Rnge, lot l, block I, Waicott, 3 50 ot
Edwssd Baumont and vile - William
Valentine, ". 4 Icaa I, : and :. Blk
9, Aliens subdivision, Aussell es-
tate, Davenport, zoe OK
Thomas Garstsng and wife TO Jennie
Kessler. L. n lot and W. q lott.
block Z, Forrest and Dillon's addi.
tion to Davenport. IT'S o<
Peter Kerker and wife to Peter Lit.is,
jr. and u. @. Littig. IS BY 7s feet on
4th street, east Hirschls land, De-
venport, 9l2 0t
Agnes B Mitchell end b. F. Etarde-
want TO Peter Littie, IT,, lots l. 2,s
l6, II and is. block IA, Sturdevants
I'd addition TO Davenport 1850 q
Heinrich Barten and wife TO Claus Ech-
mann and Hans jacob Hargcns.l acre
inn. ". corner Of the 3. &, y. ".
i, sssssos I. tewnsAip "a, \. 4 81. ~ q
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18
"SMITn TIE HALTER"
BUSINESS CHANGE.

THE BUSINESS HERETOFORE CONDUCTED
bv Edwin Smith under the name OF " smith the
Halter has this day been transferred TO the under
rsgncd. who will hereafter con,inue the business
partners. ri tr stand. under tho same name Of
Smith the Halter. On account OF this change l, be
60 close mp the old bueiness AZ
All persons therefore who are indebted ON account
of the husness. requestsd 10 call at once and set
tie MP II. q. SMITH,
feb5-d&wts A. g ALSTON.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

ScnooL ELscrroS.-Our citizens will re-
member that the annual school election for
the city of Davenport will be held at the
Court House on Monday, March oh, at .
o'clock A. NJ, for the election Of Presi-
dent, vics President, Secretary, Treasurer,
and one Director for three YEAR,.
We presume that in accordance with the
usual custom, a primary meeting will be
held on the Saturday evening preceding
for the nomination of proper men for those
respective positions.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18
CIT 1T Z III -.

WANTED. Two GOOD composiIors can find
employment by applying AZ this Office In
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

PsnsosAI.-W would inform the public
that our irrepressible hat man. A. s. Aston,
leaves this evening for the Eastern market
When he returns look out for the latest
styles and large stock of hats, caps, etc,
which are the invariable results OF his trip.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

No BETTER Aperient can be found, than
Wilson's Pills. They instantly relieve Dys-
pepsia, Sourness OF Stomach, Costiveness,
and Torpid,v Of Liver. Ali Druggists sell
them
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

"coSs1tru1iox WAraH' is certain cure
for Diabetes, and all diseases Of the Kidneys
For sale by all Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

Two DucEiSGs were experienced last
evening by indi, iduals crossing the river.
The ice near the Illinois shore Is again un-
safe. The skiR has been put into active
service
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

ROYAL BAKlSa PowDss 10 actually cheap
er by twenty Eve per cent. than Cream Tar
tar and Soda, ~ commonly used AK
your grocer for IT,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

Houss q rent ana furniture for sale on
llth street. Lot on l2ih street. cheap for
cash. 200 farms for sale IN Scott county.
ELDRiDGE BRo.,
| ,nl and Inaurincc Agenta Xlaie, Rlock
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18
DIED.

A. - ,sss1:s ; : nsc i Il I. .:: fis q *:
city, in his e0th year.
A. Rella. No. Feb. lsh, lses, Mn. SARAH -.
vie n ~. J. .. Taylst formerly of Davenpoet.
In v,ctsbsrsh, Miss, the residence q Maj. osa.
1en. N q, GiIiem. Fch th. Capt. J. r. COnynghAm'
aeed 81 years, OF the 2si Infantry, Y. 8. A.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18
p,,-n,cr Cornr The case Of Susem

Disrnicr CorRr The case Of Susemin
vs.. Rechman, continuedFrom yesterday, cc-
cupied the attention Of The Court until
oclock this afternoon, vhen the jury re-
tired, and had rendered no verdict when W
went TO press.
The csiuisal docket VS. called Several
Gases were continued "a the nsxs tern Of
Court.
The case, State eflos,vs. Gsise. vas call
ed-jury summoned, am trial pregssssisg
- ~ g to press.
Tas receipts and shiymenss per rail Tor
two weeks, ending. Saturday, February 10th
are % iollows.
Shtpmsnts- Barley, 400 b.; corr. o
200 bo oats. 1000 bu wheat g. OOo bu ;
Hour. 62O bbls hogs, 20 hsad cattle. -
head sheep. lS0 head dressed hogs, ~
ooG lo.; md,s 45o toss lumber; .aa aav !, :.
,pn-Corn, / 200 bu cass, SOo % I;
coal, S7O tons mdse., s5 tons.
RsAsnBsa the lee,us Of Nrs. J. G. Ss-
very, q the Baptist Church This evening.
She will treat hss hesers % something
1ne. Go and hear her. Adn!ssion only
25 cents.
Tas MsxDsLs.oux nsIrsy Of this city
sing in Rock Island his svsning. We
wish them full house
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

HoRsR FouSD.-The Rock Island Argus
of last evening says Judge Wilson'S horse
has been found. out in a corner Of Knox
county, near Woodruff. whore the thief
had traded him for another horse, getting
IS iu the trade. The thief 10 said 70 be
Thomas Meredith. who recently worked for
Wm Gilmore, near Presumption, and he
rode The horse he traded for 10 o point on
the bluffs near town and tied him there. He
WAS seen and talked with by An acquaint-
ance, who, instead Of arrestng him aud
getting the reward, told him that reward
Vas offered for him. OF course he changed
his clothes and "vamoosed' y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

PuRg Old Bourbon and Malt Whiskies,
for medicinal use, at The Central Drug
Store, 80 Brady street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

SrEER's WINES are the pure juice OF the
grape whose pure and generous qualities
cannot be excclled for the invalid Or con.
valcscnr. They are highly esteemed for
sacramental purposes. n. ,. Good Wine
makes good blood
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18
.asstgsses's .Nsstee.

a psSserors. ~ rt1 On sbs.ssh day Of Hsbsssry. 4
D. 1855: ~.
The usdsssieasd hssby givss $500 M o. his
ef a Cisire. 10 10 .sssnty q Dests. end
He,ts ~ Iowa. vishia said DislsisA Who
he sssS sAiuSgsd tsakrsrt sPee hie ewn -
tit,es - ~ DiseeiA CouFs Of sa1d District.
LsDW1o 0oUsNuo.
Let the shove not q b published IN the DAILY
eccorayr. A lav. II II Pmca,
fsbis. 4 SS-tues.l Register in Baakfsptey.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

lloLtowAy's Pu.Ls AND OixTuEST.-t nj
versel Philanthropy. Needy one million
boxes Of Pls are every month distributed
throughout the towns and villages ,cf the
United States and Canada, and m equal
amount Of Ointment accompanies these or
ders. II may be said with truth, that liol-
loway's medicines are Messengers Of Joy,
carrying healing on their wings" to millions
oppressed by every form and type OF dis
case. Sold by all Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

STEALING VAIIss AND WHAT CAnE OF
H.-La,t evening . gentleman named 8. s.
Hodge, who travels for j. X. Lawrence +
Co., paper manufacturers Of Dsloit, arrived
At Port Byron, and took quarters at the ho-
tel there, intending TO come to this city in
the morning. Supper being ready, be de-
posted his valise in the sfics, and walked
in to refresh himself. Coming out and
looking for his yalise. he discovered TO his
dsmsy that il was gone. Search Was in
sttutsd about the premises, but il could no
where BE- found. Rather psrplexsd and
shagrined .. his loss, Mr.. Hodge retired for
the night, and IN the morning resumed his
iosrney to Davenport. He arrived here in
due time, and having soled his boots con-
sidelsbly in walking through the mud, en-
tered Schultz's barber shop, on Perry
street, to get them polished. While sitting
there, who should come in but a ssedy look
ing fellow, with she identical valiss in hand,
offering to sell Nr. Hodge some shirts. To
buy ones own shirts is somsthing not A.
ways relishsd so Mr.. Hodge advised Mr..
Schultz to buy them, and while they were
taking about trade, he stepped out in his
stocking feet and called Justify for the po-
lice. The thief becoming alarmed, drop
ped vaiss ard shirts. and made for the
street, closely pursued by Mr.. Hodge. See
ing that he was in FIX, the thief turned
round and struck Mr. Hodge fearful blow
in the face, stunning that gentleman COM
petelr. Policeman Dslaney had bY this
time arrived upon the sesne, and con-
tinued she pursuit. Others joined
in, and lively chase vas had. The
thief was long winded and had good bottom.
Getting on the ice on tho river, he managed
to &c. as far as :hs distillsry below Rock
Island before being caught. Perseverance
and horse flesh were too much for him, and
be had to succumb. Brought back to the
Police Magistrates Office, he was charged
with assault and battery, and pleading
guilty. WAS fined $40 90 and costs. Unable
to paw, he was sent TO the county Jail, te
board out The amount.
The fellow gives his name 40 James
Malloy. lie looks rather hard, and his
calling does not belle bis appearance. There
10 bu. little doubt tina. he is . professions
thief and pickpocket. He seemed to under
stand the routine Of the police court thor
oughly. The charge Of stealing could no
be brought agains. him here, a. the theft
was committed in Port Byron. and it i,
likely that he will never be troubled on ths
score, although he should DO. He was very
willing % have the stolen articles surrender
ed to their owssr, admitting that they wer,
his and he had perfect right to them.
The excitement OF the chase, and th,
bringing back Of the fellow to the Pslic
Magistrates office, created no little sti
along the line Of march. Ne gained raths
more uotorety than be desired, bus took i
all with the coolness Of q Cesar. Blushs
have long since become strangers TO hi
hardened visags.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

The Anamosa Eureka announces the
death Of Chas. P Hutton. ~hich took plsce
at Scotch Grove on Monday last. The
EwSeks states that hs Vas one Of the sarlv
settlers, end one Of The lsodine IA =
Jeaes seunty n sesiy deya
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

DEAru or WV. MACKENZIE, ESQ = We
much regret to announce the death Of this
excellent and highly esteemed gentleman.
For several years hs vss a resident Of eur
city, and we'll known among 10. Several
years ago he disposed Of his property here,
and removed to Brooklyn, whore he do.
parted this life few days since, ripe with
years Of usefulness. His son, James S.
Mackenzie, ESQ.,, still residss In this city,
and in this deep affection has the sympathy
Of numerous friends.
CnLoRArz Potash Trechss cure oil throat
affections. Prepared BY Hsrsisen 4 Starks,
55 Brady street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

Tns CouGn AND Luso REMsDY. for every
family to keep on hand, ALIENS LuSo
BALsAx II sells everywhere, and gives
satisfaction. Read the following extracts
from letters: l.. Il. Bowrr, Druggist.
Iniontown. Penn, writes, April 4, $50 :
" Aliens Lung Balsan has performed some
remarkable cures about here. recon
mend it with confidence in all diseases Of
the Throat and Lungs" SrERLIs0 Bxo,
Druggists, write from Carrolton, January
27. 1866. send us six dozen ArLEs's
Luxo BALsAx We are entirely out Of it.
II gives more general satisfaction than any
other medicine We sell" Sold by all Deal
ers in Family Medicines.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18
CITY NOTICES.

ors1Ho S1YLss s-6au Psrsy 10 makisg
assangswsnts for the esliess Spring styles.
Lve!y one should leave their orders early.
With the best cloth In hs market and the
best wsfkmsn in the buiness, hs can guar
rantse sasisfaction. sra warrant oil gar
mecss. HE stock Of gets furnishing goods
% the largest and the mst complete In the
city, and he kespsit supplied With the latest
styles and best qusli.is. Don't fail Of Civ
ing him . call.
Hs0snAN's GRsuIxs nsprorsAL Con Liv-
sR OiL.--Our oil has sbod the test Of eWsn-
y years e1psrieacs, AID is Wsrraoted pure
NswIoundiand oil. 10 superiority over
that prepared on ou own seeshore b
shown by the numeros curss psrSsrned
by u when the inferior oils hsd been tried
without sasct. Prepssd by Hsgsman .
Co., chemists and Druggists, New York.
Sold BY druggists gsnsally.
Chappsd Hands and 'acs, Sore Lips, 10,
cured at once BY the use Of Hsssman's
Camphor Ice with Gycsrire. keeps the
hands eoie II the coldst weather. See that
you get the Genuine. Sold by Druggists
MADAM ZAD0c PoRIR's CUnA11vD BAL
San fee Coughs, Colds Consumptien, Asth-
ma, Shertnsss Of BreAh, Tickling Of the
Threat. Difficulty Of lseathisg, Huskinsss
Of the Threat, aud all he effects produced
BY checked psespiralio, &c.
The following show,the high estimation
in which the above pr paration is held:
have used Porter, Curative Bslssm for
the past year, and think it the best rem
edy for Colds and Ob.inats Coughs that
have had occasion 10 ue, and would recon-
mend il to others, especially parents, as .
safe and easy remedy 10. children.
0. W Morris,
Teacher Of the Deaf md Dumb Asylum,
New York, Feb u.
Madam Porter's Cuative B.sam can be
obtained Of all Druggists Price, 25, 80
4 75 cents.
"Barrstts Vegetable Hair restorative"
tsok the First Premium over I'll compsti.
tors Il the Ne~ Hampshire State Fair. II
stands eonf~ssdly without rival through.
out the orIntry, and 10 driving al other
preparations from the market, -Philods!.
phia Psblis Ledger.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

Tur BEsT AsD SuREsr STIxuLANr The
Rcd Jacket B,ttsrs are free from all acdi
ties usually found in ordinary tonics and
stomach bitters Of the present day. They
are made from sound and fresh materials
nothing that is not entirely wholesome and
healthy enters into the composition OF
them; prepared in ripe old Bourbon
Whisky
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

JANIS s. Kirk 4 Co.'S fine staple and
fancy Toilet Soaps. comprising German
Aat,lcd. Olive, Star, Improved Chemical,
Phu. &c. Sold by all grocers and fancy
goods dealers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

% rits Hw-r.-tio To the Bryant 4 Stratton
Iowa State Business College TO get thorough pfac
ticai business cducaton, or 10 become good sound
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers. sd-
drr-s. tcnclo-ng stamp THE Bryant a Stratton
Commercial College. Davenport Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-18

The GRAIN BuYEns, AND WHAT They ASH.
The City Council has asked the grain
buyers OF the city to meet committee to
morrow, We presume for the purpose of ad
justing tho matter Of the weighing Of
grains in tho city. There has been for
some time an unsatisfactory, as well as un
pleasant feeling among farmers that the
grain-buyers would AMI were taking al
vantage OF them in buying their grain. We
fail TO see how such . thingecould be pos
siblc. They buy close, it is true. with but
. small margin on Chicago prices We
have yet to record the first instance OF
undue advantage being taken. How does
tho other side look The grain falls short
in Chicago, and sometimes I'M trans.erring
from one warehouse TO another here in this
city. The dealers Of course loose. They
ask tho city to take charge Of ail the scales
in the city, and if there is any profit in the
bus ness let tie city make il. This will do
away with competition between tho differ
ent scales They claim that the proprietors
in order to get custom, give heavy weights
their books show it. and they ask re-
o-m We would sugg gest board Of trade
as the proper remedy for the evils com
plai,.ed Of on both sides.