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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-02

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-02

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-02


A friend in this city has made 10 acquaint.
Cd with . good joke On Boiler, the Beast,
% received directly frsm the gentleman
whose fun-loving children we're tho cause
Of this usrrinsnt The gentleman relating
the joke lived bu. few doors from Butler
iu Washington city, during the late session
Of Congress. The Beast had little poodle
dog, Of which he was exceedingly fsnd, and
particularly careful t. keep always in the
house. The children Of his nsiehbor were
for some time anxious to get hold Of this
dog. Gee day, they finally succeeded in
sntieipg it from its retreat on Buffers pre-
misses. Taking it up tsnderly they carried
it home. and took COED care TO guard against
its escape.
When Butler returned he discovered the
absence Of his pet. The household was
aroused and servants we're sent hithsf and
thither through the streets in ssgar search
Of the dog, but it 10 needless to say that
were unable to end Il. Finally, Butler him
self stood directly in front Of the gentle.
mans house, and the children. who, in the
mean time, had attached in every couceiva-
bic manner quantity Of pewter spoons "a
the dog, released it from captivity Straight
It flew to ito master, Jumping upon him in
excess Of delight, and rafting the spoons
With . terrible din. The Beasts mertifica.
ton was indsscribable, and fresh laursls
were added from that day to his spoony
rsputation.-[W Washington Journal.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-02

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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-11-02
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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

TOUCHING INcIDENr-A FATHER REcovERs
his LoNa.LosT SOMA few days ago, un unfortu-
nate young man, who had seen better days, but had
yielded to the ruinous Influences of ldlsness and
drink fell into tho hands OF the police AMI was
carried to the Uptown Guardhouse. As is usually
done such occasions. lie was searched, and the
articles, inife pocket book. watch &C., found 10 his
possession were taken in charge by the officers
20 be safely kept until he should be released That
night a stranger, an old gray-headed ge1tleman
vel dressed, and evidently well to do in the world
dad occasion 10 call at the Guardhouse to look alter
some property which he had lost. While no was
there one of the police officers was amusing himself
rummaring over the miscellaneous articles which
had been taken from the prisoners and were hu1dled
together in o drawer. The Stranger suddenly
inter uped him. and se!zing of the watches in
very excited manner, sid: "This watch belongs 10
my son, who ran away from home five years ago.
| and of whom have been able 10 obtain no trace
since. evil you let me see the nan who brought it
here ?" "How do you recognizs the watch 2" asked
the officer. bought III this very city, ten years
ago. as Christmas present for my son, who was
then quite boy. Sec, there is the jewellers name
on itJames E. Spear, K.s-str.et, Charleston S. c."
"Yes," replied the officer, 'Mr. Spear is q well
known and reia' ewc Ter OF this city who always
sells great number Of Christmas presents. You
shall see the man." The man WAS brought out and
proved to be The Strangers ong-.ost son. There was
great JOY, miugled with greet SORROW The father
paid his sous fine, and carried him OF to take him
home. and it is hored that tho prodinl will improve
this opportunity to become wiser ard better
man.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

THE STREETS AND PLANK RoADs.-The chair
man and members Of the Committee on Streets
have managed their departr ent of the city admins
tration with ability AMI energy is evidenced by
the following items which will to read with interest
by persons interested in horse flesh:
new plank road is to bo laid in Beaufain.street,
from King down 10 the water, at the west end.
Another new road of plInk is in contemplation from
the Mall through Colunbus-s!reet 10 King The
plank road from the South Carolina Railroad in
John street, through Elizabeth to the head Of An
son.street, was completed yesterday afternoon, and
is open to drays and vehicles to-day This road will
connect with the one terminating at The head OF
East Bay on Calhoun-s.reet. The connection is be-
ing rapidly pressed forward, and will be douc by
next Wednesday. Still another plank road is pro-
posed in Kiug-Street, from Lnc-sreet down 10 Van-
derhors..
The plank road leading to tho railroads will be Of
immense advantage to tre nsportaion, aud lightens
the burden on the animals very materially, the
way over which they have been going prior TO laying
the planks and grading the road very bosgy and
heavy.
And yet another plank road is projected through
Concord-street to Laurens, and thence to Last Bay
Tho Laurens-street part is 10 be made up principally
of good p,anks tai en- from the repaired road King
street The Calhoun-street branch Of the plank oad
which connects with washngton-streer, viii be con-
tint ed to Coacordsreet the last street Gadsdens
Wharf This will please Alderman Howard, no
doubt.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

REPORTERS CRUMBs.-The boards from the
fences around the turnt district are being stolen
nightly particularly in the vicinity Of Lnguard and
Cumberland-streets.
The Mills House will close its doors to-day, and
perhaps Re shut up for somo time. The sale has
been completed.
The latest intelligence from Mr.. L. Button, the
builder Of the new engine for the Eagle Company OF
this city, states that the engine is done all but the
wheels. which will be finished at once. The new
steamer will throw two hundred and fifty feet in
northern atmosphere, but less here.
The question is frequently asked, why don't the
city make park of the pond at the corner of Cal
houn and Ruledgc streets. The matter was agitated
some time ego, but nothing done.
Large quantities of fruits, pou try, &C., nre daily
coming down on the Sou,h Carolina and Northeast
ern Railroads.
There is fine new passenger car in course of con-
struchon at the South Carolina workshops.
Farrow aid Barnett two enterprising oolored men,
are successfully employing twenty hands, male and
female, in ginning cotton fol- fa,tors and planters
Their gioning establishment is located on Dereets
wharf, Washinston-street, where they have two Nc
Carthy gins and one saw gin at work.
CunrIes tOu uGo npiSAu'u WotcA AaSEibies-Nuy nus
:she not yachting She has a fine course-why has
she not racing? She has the Citadel Groen an ee-
CANT sward for base banins-why is she without
many rival clubs?
Several vessels have been dispatched to the mouth
of the Edisto to gather shells, to continue the work
ON the sheil road. Five thousand bushels will ar
rive for this purpose in q few dsys
The Blue Ridge Railroad Company held their ar
nual meeting yesterday at the City Hall. Governor
Scott, Mayor Clark, Judge Orr, General Harrison,
Hon. G. A. Trenholm, Henry Gourdin. and other
prominent citizens. were together some hours in
consultation on matters Of important interest t the
road.
prominent mechanic of this city says machinery
can be built in Charleston to sell il New York at
profit Strange under the circumstances, that orders
should go beyond the reach Of skill at home.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

ARRIVAL OF Rev. DR. H.CKs-GooD NEWS FOB
THE WIDOWS HoME.-Thc many friends of the Rev.
DR.. Hicks Will be gratAed to learn that he arrived
in this city yesterday morning. and is now the guest
of L. Chaplin, Esq The coctor is looking much
better than his friends had been led by their fears to
expect They ioos forward with much delight to his
preaching again in our city. By especial invitation
he visited the fair last evening, and received the
thanks o.. The officers of the Widows Homo for his
efforts in behalf of theirassociation By his iuau-
encc ono Of his wealthy parishioners Las we under
stand LETT munifcent Legacy to th 8 society; and
this, with many other like acts, showing his deep SYM
pathy with tho South. has endeared him to many in
this community, who will leave no effort untried to
keep him with u.s. in settled pastorate, if his health
will permit.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

IMPROVEMENTS There are a number Of i'm
provements completed and going on in Rutledge
street. Mr. B. G.. chisolm is painting up his resi-
dence and SO is Mr. Caspar Chisolm, by the side Of
whose fence an ungainly tree has been felled which
>obstructed the sidewalk.
Mr.. Hasks'ps house has just been painted, and
also Mr. Ot;olengui's and Mr.. Harrison's, and with
the general repairs and painting done at DR. Pratts
fine dwelling the avenue looks greatly improved.
The Merris street Colored Baptist Church bas un-
>dergone sone necessary Improvement The rear
has been heightened; on either side Of which is q
new room one for the pastors study, and the other
for preparing for the baptsmal rite. Gas has been
run in the building and font made.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

HOTEL ARRIvALs.-December 49, ChG1feS'
ton Hotel. Mr. and AIRS Quirtard, Ii AIcNancc and
wife, n 7; Colonel Geo Gle A; ] Duriee,
Jacksonville; Miss Spring, Mass; Governor R
Scott Columbia; Miss Dorl Allen. Ferna:dina, Fla;
VIM Marshall, Abbeville; Il Wallw"rth, Eng
land; " Jordon, Savannah; Z Bristow, Alarl-
boro'; Sewall, Brooklyn; VIM Hicks, Plain
field, n j: John Burney. montgomery, Ala; L Da-
kerand wife, Phila; Mrs NJ Haight, Y; Mrs
Cary Fry. City; Boomhart, Yorkviile;
John sardy, North. Mrs R DelaGeld, Miss
Delafeld, Miss Delafeld, II Delafield, New
York; English, New Haven; Craig Rochester;
Callahan, Savannah; A M Latham, st Andrew's
B T Afford, City.
Pavilion Hotel-C Moore, New York; c Gift
ford, wife and two children, Newark; A Stoddard
Savannah James Orr, South Carolina; Il Var
borough, Frirfeld; S White, Ninety-si1; W
Meyer, Newberry; Il Shelton, Kinards. E; Tho'
Mead, Samuel Mark Richmond; Moody. New
York; Edwards, Georgetown; " Anderson
Covington, Ga; Smith, st stephens; Vim Cadow'
City,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

A BooN FOR HoUsEKcEpEls.- -"Bayno's India
Rubber Scrul,' 4 icco Sou hern invention will
be received with favor III every household. II is SIM
pie in its construction res mbling the old s:rubLiug
bru.hcs but India rubber ia substituted in pace OF
bristlcs and the brush is much lighter and infinitely
more scrviceablc. 1t easily removes all dirt and
grease from the fl)or besides drying il thoroughly
at the same time, aud can be used b. { cl.i.d ten
years cd.
These brushes are manufactured by aIcssrs. ". p.
Russell Co.. wi can turn out two hundred daily.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

THE MOUNT PLEASANT FEkRY. citizens
of Mount Pleasant and Sullivans Island can consra-
ulate themselves that there Is again comfortable
boat upon the ferry line, and there is no longer any
risk of communication with the city being suddenly
and Unexpectedly interrupted. Mr.. B. L. P. Mccor-
mick, who has been keeping up the line during the
last two or three years for the accommodation of the
public, in the m ist of great difacuies and discour
agemen's, is man of too many resources and too
much energy to be overcome, even by the loss OF q
good boat. When the Rockland was sunk last week
by an unfortunate accident and The patrons Of the
line were compelled to put up with the accommoda-
tions Of the Plato, Mr. Mccormick, after making
arrangements for raising the Rocklaud as early as
possible, went at once 10 Savannah. There be with
drew the Edisto from the Savannah and Darien
line, which had proved very Profitable, in order to
put her on the Charleston and Edsto line, and thus
relieve the Pocoin which he ordered to Charleston.
He then returned to Charleston, and is now here
managing the Terry with his accustomed skill, aud
prepared as ever to all his ability and tact for the
accommodation OF the pubic. and the advancement
of the interests OF Charleston and the surrounding
country.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

CASH IN ADvANcE.-On and after this Gay,
the payment of subscriptions in advance oy all inc
subscribers Of TIE NEWS will be riSidly enforced,
and the paper will not be sent 10 any one unless ii
has been paid for. 10 this rule there WILL oe no e1
eception.
Persons whose stay in the city is to be short, OF
who for any other reason may not be disposed to
pay the subscription in advance. can avail them
selves of our weekly delivery and collection system
and receive the paper at the rate of fifteen cents
week.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

HEARTRENDINa OCCURRENCE. Yesterday al
ternoon at the corner of King and Liberty streets,
heartrending incident occurred, which, for
wh1le created the most intense excitement. Mrs.
Osborn, the wife of the photographer who keeps an
art gallery over the store of Miles Drake, Esq., was
so severely burned by kerosene oil that her life is
despaired of. She had been laboring under mental
alteration tor several days. which developed tself
moro seriously yesterday afternoon, when she pro-
cured large can of kerosene oil and empted it
about the gallery, and then applied match 20 the
inaammable substance Mr. Osborn was several
rooms off, and ignorant OF her strange &c.
tions, until she came rushing into his apartments,
enveloped in flames. Setting her aarmiog condition
be mmt diately drew thin counterpart of small
bed near by, and tried to subdue the fire, but all TO
no avail; he then rushed into the front room and
seized couple of blank els, and tried again to
smot her The flames now fast consuming the clothes
o. the suffering lady. He succeeded in nrresiing the
fa,nes and on removing the blankets, her clothing
dropped off in fragments and cinders. Drs. Davesa
and Fitch gave their early attention. and on examn
ing her she was found to be fearfolly burned, and
had to be put under the influence Of anodynes to
al]ay her terrible agony hhe WAS wrapped in sheet
of sweet oil, and other remedial agencies applied.
Notwithstanding every effort has been made to save
the sufferer it is thought that she cannot recover.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

MEssns. G.. ". STEFFENs & Co.-It Will be
seen by reference to their advertisement in another
column, that this popular aud reliable grocery house
has on hand and now offer for sale very extensive
and valuable stock of groceries and liquors This is
the time to lay in supplies for having good time
at Christmas, aud nobody eau better furnish
Chris mas and New Years stock OF groceries than
Messrs c. ". Scifens & Co. See their advertise
ment and read its utc csing contents carefully and
then call and examine Tor yourselves.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

TIE CONFIDENCE GAME.-A negro yesterday
cndeayored to sell pair OF shoes to "a c'ptain on
board vessel at cne Of our wharves. Not succeed
ing ho walked off. and approaching the captains
wife, who was just going ashore he told her that her
husband wanted fifty cents. She handed it to him,
and he cleared of with his prize.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19
CLOTH CLOAKINGS.
CHEAP DRESS GOODS.

WYE INVITE ATTENTION TO CUR STOCK OF
w FINE DRESS GOODS. which, during the re-
maindcr of the season, we will sell at GREAT Y RE-
DUCED PRICES.
We quote few rrices. as follows:
FINE ALL WOOL MERINOES, ut 81 per yard, for
mcrly 81 2S
Fine Atwood Mcrinoca at 81 25 per yard, formerly
$3.50
Super All.wool Merinoes, at 81 50 per yard former
1y So
Empress Cloths, at 90 cents per yard formerly sold
nt 81 to l rs
Empress Cloths, at 81 per yard, formerly sold at
81 25 to 37ls
Empress Clolhs ut 81 25 per yard, formerly sold at
81 so to1 rs
French Popns, ut 81 per yard formerly So at 81 %
to so.
We are also Offering lot of CHEAP DRESS
GOODS. Figured and Paids at 25. 80 aud So cents
worth 371z to so cents. j. R. READ L co.
December Is tuths3
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

WIDOWS HOME FAIR.-There was q throug
Of the beauty and fashion of the city at the fair last
evening. The music was enchanting and the scene
beyond comparison. Those who have not attended
yet had better do they will have cause to re-
gret that they cid not visit Of the most elegant
entertainments ever gotten up in the city. All the
articles viii bear examinati on. while some OF them
sre of unexcelled richness The fair is open tonight
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Walker
Evans Cogswell can supply handsome Chrismas
presents in their line-stationcry, portfolios, paper
gymnastics, fighting cocks, gold pens, &C.. &c.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

MAIL CoNTRAcT.-The Postofice Department
has made o contract with the Augusta and Columbia
Railroad Company, to convey the mails from Co.um-
bis, by Lexington, Leesville, Ridge and Lofts, to
G.apitevile, seventy.three miles and back, six times
week, or oftener if trains rum If required for the
sum of s475 FER a1num being at the rate OF s76 per
mile per annum. commencing on Wednesday last
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

EXECUTIVE PARDoN.- John Montgomery,
(coloredJ who was arrested by military court in
November 1867. for LARCENY and obstructing the
South Carolina Railroad. at Hopkins turnout, and
sentenced to two years imprisonment o. Fort Ma
con- North Carol "a and recently transferred to Co.
lumbia, bas been pardoned by Governor Scott.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

A F1Rsr-cLAss LUNCH will be served up at
Torck's "Our House." corner of East Bay and
Queen streets The bill of fare will icclude wild tur
key, vegetable soup, boiled rockash, fricasseed
squirrels, and other dainties.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19
THE DAILY NEWS.

n LARGEST ClRcULATioN.-THE ALLY
srws BENG THE NEWSPAPER OFFICIALLY
RECOGNIZED AS aAvING Tue LARGEST CIR
cr1ArIoN N THE CITY OF CHARLESTON,
,pUBL1sHEs The LIST OF LETTERS REMAIN
ING IN The POSTOFFICE AT The END OF
EACH WEEK. ACCORDING TO THE PRoviS-
soNs OF TIE NEW PosToFFIcE LAW
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

THE COURT OF CLAMs.-The commissioner
and attending attorneys held session OF the court
yesterday in the Charleston Hotel, and were en-
gagged in verifying evidence taken last winter to
substantate cotton claims against the United States
All claims heretofore lodged were destroyed some
ii me ago by fire in Washington, and have to be re-
newed. F. II. Churchill, Esq, Is the commissioner,
the Hon. j. B. Kerr attorney Tor hs United States,
and wm Penn Clarke Esq, attorney for claimants
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

STARS AND BARs.--John Oliver alias "Twist
Foot" who stole two pieces of English cloth on
Wednesday last from Messrs. Edgerton & Richards,
Broad street. he's been arrested, and the party who
bought the stolen goods ascertaned. The cloth has
not been recovered.
Isaac Nelson ard Peter Gedis Were caught steal
ing cotton yesterday on Adger's wharf and were
"bsgged."
VIM. johnson was lodged for breaking into the
corn 'c1ib" of the mari works in the suburbs.
Three bags Of cotton, containing one hundred and
FIVE pounds, were recovered by tho detectives yes
terdaY supposed to have been stolen from Messrs.
G. v. Anxer Co, Adger's whalf.
The rumor current yesterday that notorious
swindler had been arrested by State officer was with
out foundation. A fellow was picked up in mis-.
take, and instead of having $4,000 in his custody
be didn't have fifty cents.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19
MEETING OF THE ALERrs-"THE RUBBER. {"

MEETING OF THE ALERTs -''THE RUBBER. -
At meeting Of the "Alers," last evening, they de-
termined to leave for Savannah the oath instant,
and ea route will touch at Beaufort to tase in any
"ballists" who desire to witness the game. Mr. L.
O'Neill, King-stree will give pair of "5uck skin
shoes to the man who makes the greatest number
of runs; Mr. C. n. Winner, "bet'' to the best
catcher; and the Local of The NEWS "nobby cap"
to the man who comes in ahead of all. Let the
'Alerss" practice every afternoon until they leave.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Before purchasing
your presents for Christmas call and see Quinby &
Co.'s beautiful chromo-lithograph pictures. Also,
their new porcelain portraits. They arc fe-likt
and cheap.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

TIE MARINERS CEURcH.-There will be
services in the Mariners Church. Church street. to-
morrow, Sunday, OF halEpast ten o'clock in the
morning and halfpast three O'Clock in the after
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-19

THE SISTERS OF MERCY, in charge OF the
Catholic Male Orphan Asylum gratefully acknowl-
ledge The receipt of the contribution Of s1s 25 from
members of the St. patrick's Benevolent Society.