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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

WONDERFUL DIscovRRY.-lfy you have
an offensive dischsrgs from the head, nos
trsls obstructed, or dry, partial loss Of hear.
iDg or smelling, pain over the eyes, sub
stance sticking in tine throat, affecting the
voice. II you have = cough. sorre throat
or dyspepeis, get Dr.. Kennsdy's "Psrma.
men. cure for Uatarrh." 1t is a thorough
course Of treatment and completely eradi
Gates al Of tho absve symptoms Of thii
loathsome disease. and is curing thousaudi
Of those who had bscous discouraged with
sbuffs and strong solutions. Sold by al
Druggists. Dsaaa Barnes Z Ce., NY
General Agents. ~.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
To-0AY's 4 Advertisements,
Poll Tax Notice.
STREET coN1ussloNxKs oFFIc

~ yeafe Of 80 anA unAee e yOseo q - e noeohS
nosi1sd thas he y PeQure1 within tsa CSl dovo ~
THE date, to repost Ainseaf % The otseet Coa0is
and Alsys II The said City, at Oueh plae OF plesso
. ~ Street Commissionsr may designaso. sn6 i
deeaat thefscf he 10 liable 70 pay the sum d throe
and every day net exeeeding Ten days, be shall nil
neglect 0f re1use TO comply With this notice. or to
cell ON the City Collector and pay hin the sum Of
two dollars and hity cents. vfll he found at my
A. n. each day.
DANIEL RYAN, Street Commissioner.
Davenport, June -, 1858. dls
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

Coon 'estllig or, always noticed in the
use Of White Pm Compound. Try It foI
oil diseases of the Throat, Lungs and Kid
nsys, and see if it is not So
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
NOTICES.

FREcKLEs AND TAN removed and prevent.
ID, BY using the delicious HssPssiaa Balm
o. the complexion. Price only hfty cents.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

WAL. pArER--A large assortment oI
nss styles, jus. received, at CraTnpton's.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

HoLLowAr.s PLLs OisrHEST. - AsrunA-
Taoagh til disease has bar sd tho skill, and been
pronounced By eminent IN sdieAl men ~ irremediA
BILE The na mesoas certificates daily received BY
DIR. Hollo way. dire e rsfutAtiou TO such foup
dsd and faliacions conclu sons. Congis, colds, and
asth la all its "A OF br affections
diseases Of the chest throat, &C, have been cured
In thsir by tbe-s eApsctorant and iaxs
tive remedies. Sud by all o-uggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
Wanted.

CAL4SMEN TO SELL CAMPAIGN MEDALS.
y Badges, Flags, -. Grant Badges and Msdsls
now ready send 2o cents for samples of both kinds
Circulars free. We make n. bsst RussSR SrAnrs
In the world Active young men wanted In every
town. Address with s.amp
LANPHEAR b PERKY,
naysdAwlm Davenport. Iowa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
CANCERS CURED.

DIR. TEBERN. formerly ofQuincy H.. has loca
ted At Chicago, No. 90 Monroe street Residence 6S
Wabash Avenue Cancers killed in from - to -
hours, without knife lees OF blood, or canning -
rous pain Also successfully treats chronic diseases
and ption. jans0 dsatd wly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

Chin 4 Co have the largest stock Of
boots and shoes, Of all sizes and varieties. in
the city. Ladies. call for bis new styles.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

JOINS RBcsrrIon.-A large number Wis
itod Jones' Gallery Of Art last evening, to
congr ltulate, and welcome him back again
to his superb and elegant rooms. All were
much pleased with everything about the
rooms, and many were the exp. esssd wishes
for their popularity and for the success OF
the proprietor. Some sf the visitors, in
looking over the work rosms, brought to
light . triangular canvass arrangsmsnt--a
kind Of semi ssrio.comic picture, painted by
Ii. II. Henderson, Jones young and taiont-
ed artist. representing Jones moving out
during the fire." "Hls friends consoiiug
him the next day'-and then "bs moving
in again In May, 1865 The thing was
too rich 10 thus waste its beauty in seclu-
sion, and they accordingly transported II to
the psrlor osntrs-tabls. whore the whole
company could admire its unique design
By request the rooms will again Be opened
this evening, and, lift would not bs telling
too much, We would say TO tho young folks
that there is talk Of having some excellent
music in the large parlor, and that pleas
ant time is anticipated.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

The Davenport Turner Seoisty tender
their best thanks - Miss L. stisbolt, Msssrs
;. ctfasssr, 9. Schlsgsl, Dr.. ]. J. Burtis,
ana :. Hoyt, fts their kind aesislases ct thc
last eeneert.
~ es1e q ~ OennitSee.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

SATURDAY 10 most smphatieally the west.
srn farnsrs' favorits day to come to town.
Be his work what IL may, be must come in
On Saturday. It 10 coming to BE- looked
upon - . day for ths gsoeEal business Of
this week, and - eoussqusncs our city
presents . particularly lively appearances
at such times. To-day ws havs talked with
farmers from different parts Of che county,
and from them all ~ learn that the crops
are coming up in '6ne style, and the pres
poets for profitable season ore extremely
fattering, considering the wet and cold
spring ~ have had. This will bs welcome
intelligence. Tor On the prosperity Of the
ecuntry our city con alone dspsnd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

GLASS BLowRRs.-A large and highly
apprscative audience assent bled At LeCia
Hall, last evening, at the Glass Blowsrs'
entertainment, and, judging from the de-
monstrations, were highly amused, instruct
cd and pleased With the entertainment and
presents distributed. The committee ol
ladiss judicisusly selected eur old friend. l.
W. Harrison for being the hornslisst. ug'
Iisst, worst-looking person Of the male per.
suasion in the house, and awarded him Z
very handsome glass pipe, and be, think.
ing those who win can stand the laugh, 70.
eeivsd il in HE useal bashful manner. Misl
Golden ssseivsd the present fer being the
prsttisst lady il the rsom. It was N
neuacsd that ths sdtsrtsismsns weuid con.
tinus every evening Of this aud ss1t week,
asd further snnouncsd that the FIRE CON.
pany selling the largest numbsr Of tieksts
over one huadrsd, would receive . hand
sons glass hand engine. bearing the nsns
and number Of the company, ana capable
Of throwing . stream Of water ten feet
Here 10 chance fer the beys.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

Asrasren u invited to Jehn h. Blsod's
Cireuiar, to be found n the druggists.
showing evidences Of the wsndesful cures
thaa Lallsmand's Specific for Rhsunatism
aud Nsuralgia has affected during the past
three years. Certificates can be seen from
ssliabls phy si cians and others.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

THn GOVERNMENT BRIDGE.-Hon. Hiram
Price will. ~ W learn. take the petitions,
signed BY about two thousand Of our peo.
pie asking Congress to make the necessary
appropriations for the bridge, and present
hem to Congress on his return to Wash.
ington. One Of the committee took them
to Chicago, expecting, as matter of course.
to see some Of the Senators ct the National
Republican Convention, and present them
with the resolutions, but learned on arriv-
| ing there that the show Was not Of fficient
importance to call any Of them there.
Copies Of ths resolutions, properly en-
crossed, will be forwarded to each Of the
Senators.
Speaking Of this same matter the Rack
Island Argus says:
"rhe opposition TO the Free Bridge j;
! seeking TO do nothing more in this city,
but as was shown by our Washng gton cor
respondent, in Tuesday evenings Argu
its smnissaries are busy at the national
capital and we'll supplied with money, are
meeting with success in their efforts. The
people Of Davenport, Rock Island, and Vi
cinity, must relax none Of their vigilance.
or they will be beaten.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
JAuss ErRx l. Cos fine staple an,

fancy Toilet Soaps. comprising German
Mattled, Olive. Star, Improved Chemical
Pa y, &c. s1.l by Ill grocers and fancy
goods ealers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
LOCAL iTE n g.

the old "kizsr' farm at Round Grove,
$50 acres, fine improvements, timber,
water, Ac.. Tor sale At a great bargain. For
further particulars enquire Of
ELDnlDoH 4 BRo,
Land rnd Insurance Agents,
No. 40 Brady street
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

Tns PuRrst Asp SwEsrEsr Con LvER Ort in the
world, manu- Acsursd from fresh, healthy livsss up
tho sea shore II IL perfectly pure and sweet
Patients who have once taken II can take no other
AK for Hazard Il Caswelis . Cod Liver OIL. manu-
fActured By CAswEIi, HAzAso h Co, successors 10
Caswsli, Mack & Co., New YORK. Seld by all drug
gists thur&sAtGWe0W
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

WASHINGTON, May 4.

To the Hon. e. II. Rollins
Bingham is making a splendid speech.
All looks well. The Constitution will he
viudicAtei, and the recreant pu, out Of the
White House before the end OF the week.
T. B. WAsmBuRsE.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

HsAvY Sur von DAxAsss.-O rsodsel
will sscollset sn account Of . railsead aesi-
dent that happened last summer neal
Oakley Station, on the Chicago 4 Roch
Island Railroad, at which time large mum
Der of the injured were brought 10 the Bur
tis House in this city. Among the numbel
wss4r. McArra, who was bsdly injured
on the hip. He has commenced . suit
agsinst thd railroad company, setting his
damages at $4,000. The ease 10 new on
trial in the Circuit Court as Rock Island.
Jaass 7. Lane Of this city, and J. B. Haw.
ley, Of Rock Island, are for the prosecution,
aud Cock 4 Drury for defendants. A
large number Of Witnesses have bssn sx-
auined, aud there are considerable mum.
Der yet to bs called. The case will probs.
bly, be decided Monday or Tuesday Of next
week.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

RsLIorous. Rev. Mr.. Miles will preach
in the Calvary Baptist church Sabbath
morning. Morgan Edwards will preach ia
the evening. Mr.. Edwards has been en-
gagged to supply the pulpit Of this Church
during the summer.
There will bs no evening service at The
Fifth Street N. E. church tomorrow eve
ming, owing to the repairs being made on
shs building.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Springfield will soon issue > call for gen
sral convention Of ell such associations ia
the Mississippi Valley, 10 be held in Qainsy
70 BE- considered subjects which will .,
made known in the case. The esnvsutiou
will probably be held in July soon after th'
Iatssnstieual Convsotien at Detroit. W,
suppose the association in this city viii b
represented.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

o. TO THE Bssr-oo to the Bryant Strattoi
Iowa State lasines- College 10 gel thorough prsc
ticnl business education, 10 become good SCUM
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers, AL
dress. (enclestng stamp The Brysnt & sirsttoi
Commercial College Davenport. Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
WAsniSGrsx, Nay 4.

To Hon. J. y. Clarke. Concord, New
Hampshire
The impeachment. trial is drawing rapidly
10 close There is no doubt about the rc
suit. Ths rebel sympsthzsrs in the White
Hsuse will be hurled from power, and Ben
Wade inaugura,ed President before another
week b. Ea0LssroH.
The apple blossoms have come, but Wade
and radical prosperity were bightsd with q
conservative frost. The blossoms are prin
cipa'ly applejack blossoms. and appear
oonspicuously on the noses OF Yates and {
few Of Lis kind.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
DAVENPORT, IOWA. SATURDAY.

Tuy SrABsixo AFTaAr.-Chas. kshoe,
who was arrested for stabbing McNansra
a The Five Mile House. was admitted to bail
in the sum Of 81, 900 for his appearances to
trial on the 2sth inst, at I o'clock. before
Justics Peters. sSF sak
NcNamara has also 6lsd information
,eainst John Russell for assault to commit
great bsdiy Injury. Aud ~ bslssvs Rus
cell rsturns ths conplinsot. The nasis'
will assume huge proportions II Il csstin
ues oa 10 this slyl&
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
RIvER NEWS
ARRIVALS

ARRIVALS
fanBxA-From st. Paul.
MusoArnB From st Louis.
DEPARTURE.
PKABrxA-Fcr St. Louis.
MuscAiiS.-For St. Paul.
HxPEcrEp.
Minnesota, from St. Paul, for st. Leuis
this evening at o'clock.
Canada, from st. Louis, for st, Paul TO-
morrow afternoon.
Phil Sheridan, from St. Louis, for St
Paul this p. m.
Diamond Jo. from St. Paul, for st. Lou
is to night or tomorrow morning.
NIscELLAHEous.
The Dubuque. Herald says that the Nos-
thern Line boats are taking the bulk sf the
freight at that place.
River business ct points below % report
ed improving, although freight rates are
very low.
There is q steady decline in the river a
this place, and the same reports come from
oil points below.
The St. Louis Republican says that an
other attempt is to be made this summer
to apply steam power to moving canal boats.
The difficulty in the way hitherto has been
that the machinery used, whether screws
or paddle wheels, and no matter how guard
cd, injured the banks Of the canal toe
much. Now, however. an inventor at Buf
falo has devised . combination Of the oaI
and wheel, which he thinks obviates every
objection, aud will furnish power enough
to propel six or seven boats At On average
speed Of two or three miles an hour. The
experiment is to be tried BY stock com
pany. AMI favorable result 10 confidently
predicted.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

Kromsrs Hair Dye. Natural. Dursbls. Beautiful
Bcst and Chea peat In the World. Sold BY all Drug
gists and Country Storekoepers. JOHN j. KRONER,
Sole Proprietor. a0i Chestnut st. Philadelphia.
J.T. 1ssrLs, Gardener and Florist, cor
4th and Main Sts., fruit and ornamental
trees. mv26-1 '
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
SELLING OUT AT COST!
ALL OUR


A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO MEDICAL
A Science. ills the only thing which will CHI ange
grey halls to ~ original color In short tms also
red or light nair 70 . besntiful brown.
!; 10 . care for all scurvy and dsndruG Cse
IL and have clean costs end clean scalps,
10 recsmmsnded BY our best ci,issns.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
MagQiire's sBenne Plant

THIS EXTRAORDINARY MEDICINE, the fame
Of which spread broadcast roughout tn coun-
try is undoubtedly superior 10 any remedy ever o.
fered to the public for the complaints Tor who 10
intende1. We havs Ia our possession testifloniale
furnished voluntarily by Col Long, late Chkf Topo-
graphical Engineer Burau II Washington. Gen.
Fitz HenryN arren. Gen. Plrasanton, and others of
the army; Father r. ]. Dcsmet, the celebrated In
dian NissionaTy; also, olc Of the Navy, Surgeons
Hospital Stewards. Commanders Of ncsfy every
steamer plying on the M sssspp and tributary riv-
ers. Western Sanitary and Christian Commissions, .,
army Chaplans and others too hume rous mention
LiksWiee highest encomiums Of the Prees most Of
which src published in our almanac, (which VIC will.
medicinal qualities IN the highese terms. No other
DedicinO has such h1ecommendations y. 4 G. MA-
CURE, sole Proprictors, st Louis Mo Sold BY
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

Da. HEBKss, formerly OF Quincy, ILL.,,
has recently located at 90 Monroe stfeet,
Chicago; residence 696 Wabash Avenue.
Cancers killed by an entirely new method,
without use Of the scalpsl, caus,ic or loss
Of blood, aud vithout pain. in from "a TO
As hours. Dr. Hebern has had great sue
cess in the treatment Of chronic diseases
nd consumption.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

LOST Hrs FISeRRs.--Ws learn from the
Rock Island Argus that Mr.. Gcager. = car
psnter employed in SINNERS mill 1t that
place, had his left hand caugh: on one OF
the saws this morning, and terribly mangled.
Physicians we're called and several of the
fingers we're amputa.ed, the opsrstion being
very severe. a. ne refused 70 take chloro
form or anything to alleviate the pain.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

wAsHrSGTos, d. c., May 4, 1863.
The Hon Onslcw stssrns, Coacofd, New
Hampshire fF
The removal Of The great obstruction
10 pence and quiet 10 certain. Wade and
prosperity sure to come with the apple
blossoms.
BENZ. r. BurLEa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23
Royal Havana Lottery Of Cuba,

~ Cosduetsd BY the Spanifh 0ovsfnmsnt.---
n9se 900 In Gold drawn every seventeen days. Pri-
- csshed and information fnrnished. The highest
peee paid Tor Doubloons and all kinds u Gold and
Silver. TAILOH - Co.,
feb1f-d1y D0o9ogos ID wan ~, New H0sR,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

BuRcLARY.-Some time during last night,
the hardware store Of Jos. A. Davenport,
vas entered and robbed of aboustwo hun
dred dollars worth Of silver spoons, forks,
| plated ware. cutlery, etc. The thieves sf-
fsc.ed an entrance at tho back part of the
store on the alley, by breaking out large
light Of glass from . small window, and
crawling through. They attempted to
open the back ooor, but did not succeed
They transacted the desk and drawers. but
probably obtained nothing Of value from
them, and left the papers somewhat con-
fused. They then turned their attention
to the showcase, missing some $50, that
vas in the money drawer, and helped them
| selves to whatever they wanted. There
was about $500 worth Of silver aud plated
ware near by that they entirely overlooked
Il is evident they were green hands, OF
,nust have been scared of before they had
| completed their work Some clue has beer
obtained of the propristors Of the act, and
they will probably soon b. brought to see
| the beauties Of the law.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

The Presidsn, of the Radical State Con-
vention Of Nsw Hampshire. nat met on
the 9Th inst, resd asn.H inuci app'aa'e,
d.apstcass from Fevera. ntinosrs OF Con-
gress, predicting ;he CONVICTION OF the
President Among them were the follow.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

TaoRoUon BRED ScoUNDRxLisM.-We are
informed by Mr.. Hausmann that, on Thurs
day night, soms contsmptible villain amused
himself while passing along Fifth street in
the vicinity Of Gaines. in pulling up newly
planted shade trees. and breaking s.hsrs
just above the boxing: Several fine trees
we're ruined in this way, and We are author
izsd 10 offer reward Of ten dollars for the
detection Of the scoundrsl who did it. The
outrage could not have been founded in any
personal spite, - it was psrpstrated for
soms distance along the. street, in trent OF
several residences, and was the result ofun-
adultsratsd msannsss. May the offender be
found and severely punished
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-23

Iron and wagon MaterlsI.
OUn 1NTIRn STOCK OF HAR AND aBsEsr
- Iron. AHlss. Hprings, Bolts. Nats. uAehers.
Thtnb ek~ins, flow and Gut Steel. &c .Ac., has
6ssa marked down % corfsspond with IN. reduced
price lsts 0fths manufacturers.
sICkl.ES d PRESTON,
IRON and Wagon Materials. 20 West I'd at.
jansdm Hardware. ~ lnsdy street
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1868-05-07
Hlistcllnncous.
Literature and Art,


Professor Longfellow is writing
another poem,
The Germans arc beginning 10
print their books in Roman type. II
is found much clearer and less trying
to the eyes.
Mr.. Henry Kingsley will soon pub
lish from the pages Of Gentleman,
Magazine his latest novel, "Madamoi
selle' Mathilde."
The Rev. j, II. Newman has in
press a volume Of "Nliscellanies, "
drawn from his Oxford sermons and
other theological writings.
They say that Mrs. Tennyson is re
sponsible for the appearance in print
of tho late laureatic drivel-she stole
the lines out of Mr.. Tennyson's scrap
book.
Alexander Smith left some uupub.
lished prose papers, which are soon
to be published under the title of
"Lost Leaves" with a memoir of the
author.
George Wise, Of Philadelphia, says
that he has a chart giving 1,906 diff
ferent ways Of spelling the name of
Shakespeare, and that one Of them is
probably correct. Likely.
Walt. Whitman does not shine
brilliantly in prose. His essay on
"Persona.ism" in the last Galaxy is
not calculated to increase his reputa-
tion. We are promised a new crop
of "Leaves Of Grass" some time this
summer.
A new book on America is present
ly to be published by Macmillan, of
London, from the pen of Mr.. Went
worth Dixie, under the title "Greater
Britain" Mr.. Dixie was a compan-
ion of Mr.. Hepworth Dixon during a
part of his tour.
Madame George Sand. who appears
to be more and more immoderately
tempted towards simplicity as time
moves on, is said to have written
three avt oPs-~, bAsed on her own
sickly store of ala Petite Eadettc,
which NJ. Semot is to set.
NJ. Duprcz, whose energy is one Of
the most remarkable manifestations
in the world Of music, has been writ.
ing an oratorio, inspired by Michael
Angeles picture, on no less porton-
tous subject than "Tho Last Judg-
ment." This is shortly to be per.
formed in Paris.
Two of the rivals of Punch have
died-Toby and Ranter. On the
other hand, the Tomahawk is
rapidly making way, and Judy is
also successful. Another new comic
paper has been commenced, entitled
the Razor, a Weekly Shaver. We
notice that Fun is we'll established
now.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1868-05-07
Drift from the Dailies.

Ristori arrived in New York on
Wednesday last.
General Ord has been assigned to
the command of the Department Of
California, vice Mcdowell, transfer.
red to Mississippi.
1t is remored in Washington that
the Fifth Cavalry, OF which General
Emory is commander, is to be trans
ferred to other duty, and that Gen.
Rousseau will be commander Of tho
Department Of Washington.
1t is reported from Washington
that at a meeting Of influential Dem
ocrats, Sunday evening, it was agreed
to aid the nomination Of Hancock
and Groesbeck for, the Presidency
aud Vice Presidency.
Another great nugget of pure gold
bas been found in a small gulch, a
tributary to Deadwood, in Montana,
which weighs e3,97s ID gold at sls
per ounce,
Daniel Drew is reported to have
purchased a private residence id Fif-
ty fourth street, near St. Luke's
Hospital at a cost of sl29,000.
Since Connecticut has twice ele,ted
a Coppsrhead Governor, it has been
found necessary to enlarge the luna.
tic asylum at Hartford at a cost Of
100000.
The Appletons' lately offered
Charles Dickens $4,000 for a new
novel of fabout the size Of "0ur Mu.
tual Friend" but he declined the
offer, saying he does not intend to
write another long novel, ct least not
until he experiences a change of
health aud spirits.
The official vote of the Michigan;
constitutional election has peeu pub
lishei. The total vote for tho Con-
stitution was 70, ,974; against, 109, 1873,
for prohibition, 2,22S; against, s4,.
53S; for annual legislative sessions
2S,O69, for biennial sessions, 99,562.
The Indian Peace Commissio ners,
if they do not meet tho hostile bands
at Laramie, will proceed further iato
the Indian country, and probably
reach Fort Rice, on the upper Mis-
souri,, by the LIST Of June. Further
than this, no efforts will be made
towards couciliatiou Of the tribes wko
fail to meet then