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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
Literary Notices.

THE HISTORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
AND THE OVERTHROW Or SLAVERY. ~
Isaac \. Arnold, late mem Der Of Congress
from Illinois. CLARK Co, Chicago. 1857.
This work, printed in large clear type, on
fine white paper, has just been iseued BY
the publishing house of Clark & Co., Chi
csgo. 1t 10 most complete review Of the
progress Of the overthrow Of slavery, from
its beginning to its successful accomplish
ment. AS q book Of reference, containing
most valuable information and documents
that will ever be sought for in future times,
it should fnd place in the library Of every
one. The facts are completely stated. 1876
pages being devoted to their elimination.
The life of Arabian Lincoln, embodied in
the work, 10 very complete. In preparing
this interesting book, Mr.. Arnold devoted
three years time. lie began it before Presi
dent Lincoln's death, with his consent, and
had opportunities which few men osuid
possess- not least among them being twen-
ty years acquaintance and friendship with
the deceased. Many works on the life Of
Abraham Lincoln have already been publish
ed, but mono can compare with this 10 CON-
pletsnsss Of detail Or accuracy Of dsscrip
tion More solid information can bs gath
cred from it than from any other book Of
the hind. This ws state without hssitation,
after careful review Of the various works
on the subject now before the public
Msssrs. Thompson = Carmichael, Book.
sellers, LsClairs Row, have the book for
sale. Secure copy.
THE EVIDENCES OF CHRISTIANITY IN
THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, BY Albert
Barnes. New York Harper Z Bros, pub
fishers, 1sss.
This book contains . series Of discousses
delivered in the Merees Street Church, New
York. January 81 TO February q, 1857 on the
Ely Foundation" Of the Union Theological
Seminary. The object sought to b sstsb-
lshsd is that Christianity il religion frou
God. or that is the perfect and nnal fern oI
religion for man. In doing this the authss
had 70 meet many-vsry many. claims and
; Arguments set up BY unbsiisvers. That hs
has well maintained his ground must b
conceded. The book should b. widely read
and circulated.
For sale by Thompson 4 Carmichael.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
s47l,loo e72s.oo0

Tss SixrEBxrn AHnuAL ARnfiRG or fnB
Iowa S3Ass MEDICAL SocisfY.-The next
annual meeting will b held in the city Of
Dss Moinss, commencing at 10 4. H., on
Wednesday, the 9Th day Of February nsxt.
In behalf OF delegates and others who
shall b in attendance. arsangsmsass have
been made 40 fer - possible with al rail-
roed companies Of the State and with the
Western Stage Company for reduction oi
the usual rates Of fare Such reduction
will be made upon presenting the Secretary 4
certificate Of attendance.
WM. WATSON, N. D.,
President, Dubuque.
A. G. FiRlD. Sec'y. Dee Meinss.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

THR excellent preparation Of Dr. Chapin,
by the use OF which he gained 80 great .
popularity in the trca'men. and cure Of
Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint, Constipation.
and palpi,a'ion ti the Heart, aud all dis
eases arising from Indigestion and Torpid
Liver, was none other than what is now put
up under the nsmc OF Red Jacket S.omoe.
Rpyrrs
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Tns Couea AND LuS. RanEDY. for every
family TO keep on hand, ALIENS LuSs
BALsAN T. sells everywhere, and gives
sal,sfac,ion. Read the following extracts
from letters l.. B. BowIE, Druggist.
Uniontosn. Penn, erites, April 4, 1866 !:
Aliens Lung Balsam he's performed some
rcmarkable cures about here. recon-
mend it with confidence n ell diseases Of
tho rbroa. and Lungs" STERLING Bno.,
Druggists, write from Carrolton, January
81. 1866. Send Us six dozen ALLEN's
Luso BALsAM We are entirely out Of it,.
1t gives more general satisfaction than any
other medicine We sell" Sold by all Deal
ors in Family Medicines.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

PsrRoLgun V. NAsBr lectures in the Bur
It's Opera House tomorrow night. His
subject has not vet been announced, but ~
he lectures everywhere else on Cursed be
Canaan, it's reasonable to suppose tha.
this vii DO his theme here. "Cursei be
Canaan" is a very peculiar name for \ lee
ture, and az Nssby is a peculiar man, with
peculiar ideas, he will likely get of sorns-
thing very peculiar. Secure your seats aad
make your arrangements 70 60 and hsas
Nasty. lfhe does not make you laugh, hs
certainly canno, make you cry and whcia-
Or he pleases you or not can beet bs decided
altar the lecture. Go ami take 'osk ss
Nasty. Admission only 80 cents; chill
dren half price.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

PEany DAVIS NgGsTABLE PAM killer
1ug GREAT FAMILY MEDICINE ov THE AGE =
Pain Killer taken internally. should be adul-
tera,ed with milk or water. and sweetened
with sugar il desired. or made into syrup
with molasses. For q Cough. few drops
on sugar eaten will be more effective than
anyth,n. else For Sore Throat. gargle
the throat with a mixture Of Pain Killer and
water aud relief is immediate and the cure
positive. II should not be forgotten that
the Pam Killer is equally as goodto take
internally, IA to use externally. Each bot
tie IS wrapped with fun directions for ito
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
.e5CaL trEN s.

HorsL-40 r3oms, in . good town for
business, to sell chcap, or trade for land.
Houses, l),s and farms for sale chesp.
ELDn.DcE 4 Bso.,
Land / lns. As'ts. Oiiice, Viele's Block.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Coon judges Of cigars will agree that
those fresh imported brands u Harrison 4
Starks are the very bsss ever opened in this
city--full Havana and perfect favor. Call
and try them.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

JAMES s. KrRx / Co.'S fine staple and
fancy Toilet Soaps, comprising German
Matted, Olive, Star, Improved Chemical,
Pain, &c. Sold by all groccrs and fancy
goods dealers
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Hoir.owAy's Pulls AND oiSrMENr-NEU-
RALGIA Tic Doul Jureux The doctrine that
auin,nc an / carbonate Of iron were the On
ly remedies for tic doloreux and nervous
disorders. is now exploded. Holloway =
Ointment will procure the speediest allevia-
ton Of pain aud few applications suffice
for permanent cure. Thousands who
have experienced radical benefit from ,ts
use are prepared to vouch for the correct
ness OF this statement In gou'. rheuma-
tism. lumbago ani scis'aca, it il equally
cfilclc.ous Sold by all Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
Auction sale.

OF PARLoR. DINING ROOM AND CHAMBER
" farniture. new ami nice. Crockery. sass Ware
Kitchen Utensils sc. &C aso Top Buggy. iar-
mes. aud some 80 Mineralo sic.l specimens. on
Friday. january 3lst. 1e6a.
At 10 O'Clock, A NJ, at the new Block, cor Brady d
tth etrecis jans.st HENRY BAYlIES.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

RsvEas Houss, CsIcAGo.-The traveller
who seeks comfort and good trcatm .ns
while away from home, should. il perchaice
he nnds himself in Chicago, 60 Mt once TO
the Revere House, kept by Gilbert Dutch
er, ESQ.,, on the corner Of Clark and Kinnie
streets lie will there find good meals,
clean beds and kind attendance. The
house is centrally located. within conysn-
lent distance Of business, and offers many
Inducements IN the weary traveller. The
gentlemenly CLERKS, Nessr,. J. I. Ford ard
H. G. Pulling, will ever be found courteous
and obliging- qualities not always found
behind the office desk Of hotel. We REQ
ommend the Revere House to parties visit
ing Chicago. lis hotel every way de-
ssrvin Of patronage.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

4 Coop TBiss.-Mr. Dan Carl, OF this
city, insured a span Of horses on the 9th OF
December last, in the 'na Live Stock In
sur,nce Company, of Hartford, Stewart
Marks 4 Co, Agents. About two weeks
.yo ono OF them died. end on Jan. 18th he
received 800 for said dead horse. NJ.
Gail is Of the opinion that dead horses,
when Insured in tho lEsna, are worth some
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
Ty TIE az q.

THR members Of tie MendelsS3hn Socie-
u raset this evening at o'clock, FOX re-
hearshl.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Norman LlSD ApPoINrnpHrs. - The
Northern Line Packet company has, - ws
learn from the Dubuque Herald, made the
lelleWing appointments for the year 1868:
This list shows the captains and flrst clerks
Of the different boats belonging to the esm-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

SrKEas Wines are the pure juice OF the
grape whose pure and generous qualities
cannot be excellei ior tho invalid or con,
valescnt. They are highly esteemed foG
sacramento purposes. n b. Good Wine
makes good blood
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS BEEN APPOINTED
bv the Board Of Supervisors OF Scott County. Su
pcrirt.ndcrt the Psor. An office has been opened
ou the corner u Brady and Fifth Streets. where the
Enderigne aad the f"woship Trustees viii be in
att. ndancc from Nj. To 7. NJ. daily, and ali
npe ,ions ler relief must be made at the shove Of
Zee
nss.dtF Y LINDrRNAN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

RoYAL BAKlxa PowpEa is assually cheap
e. By twenty -dvs per cent. than Crsaa Tar
To- and Sod, = ssonsaly ussl A.
yeus gfeees Sbs u.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

IMPROVING. james Bislfel., the man
who was 30 severely handled by bull 81
0illetts scales, on Tuesday afternoon, a.
reported in the DsNocsAr, 10 improving
His wounds are not 30 serious - was at
frs. supposed. and the prospects Of bis
plsts recovery in short time arc very
favorable. We notice the fact with
pleasure
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

JosRRn GsArS 3 Oe-Rsad the advef-
tissnese Of this arm in aseshes column. Il
raohs high among Pistsburg nansfacturing
estabii1Amests. Aessn. 0taif L o.. uen.
ufasturs Axss, Strap and T. Hiaees, and
Caroline and Fine Planteb' Hoss. Thei,
work i classed among the best in the mar.
ket. Hssdware men should make note q
this
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Tns srAfrxsxr Of The Liverpool ana Lon
don and Glob. Insurance Company, one oi
the most substantial in the country, will Be
found 10 our advertising eolunns. II il
represented h ths city b ,. b. woodward,
Ioo. Leek evse ~ 1.useo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
M I'LL N z r Y
MRS NJ r. CHRn.

Formerly Mise A. p. CLAHx.l
NyISHING To CLOSE OUT HER STOCk
w Of Millinery, oii,rs great Inducements to
the Ladies' in the line oi goods. particularly
HATS AND hon y ETa.
Will be sold Less than Cost. for 30 days.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

ca ro rH. B-sr.--flo 20 the Hryalt q stratton
iowa state business college 10 got thorough prsc
uo.l business education. or 10 become good sound
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers, sd-
dress. (rnclosng stamp The BRYANT & stfatIon
A.Atnlnnrri Al GnlLnr.- II ANnn Mort. InMA.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
5r.aTE MEV'E
Of.he Condition ofths
Liverpool & London f Globe
INSURANCE 90 MPANY,

o. LIvsRrooI, isaLASp.
On the drst day of Jsnuar,, 1868. made 20 the
| Auditor Of the Sta.e of Ioss, pursuant to the
Statute of said Ststs. Branch OF the Company
iu New York.
| lst The uame os this Cont my IL the Liverpool
aud London and Globe lnSur rance Ce0psay.
ID The amount OF its Capital Stock ie $4,000 800
| Sd. The amount OF tho Catial Stock
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

WANTED Every man feeling the efccts OF q
habit contra act Il in ynuia, tn send his and ad
dre*s wssh eea stamp for rctnrn pe.iagcl 10 Or.
ELx.A t,nDasK. B,S 1850. Philadelphia. Pa, who
VIII iuNOr 10 lhem 81 a method hy which thcy can he
cursd aus tae Sfcor of yorfh restored aug2n-im
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Found DEAp.-Last nights western train
brought the report that = man. named
Schrmer, was, on yesterday, found
on the prairie near Victor, frozen dead.
He was resident Of Brookly I. and had s.ars-
ed from Victor on foot TO e homo the
night previous, which. Il will be remember
Cd, Was the co.dest night os the season.
lie Was brought TO the depot At Victor and
there recognized as resident Of Brooklyn.
He had evidently . tempted to follow the
railroad, As he wss found near the track
and when brought to the station was froz.,
perfectly solid. Previous to starting out
about nine o'clock in the evening, he va
advised to wait until morning. He though
he could get through, and started out vel
bundled up, in which condition he Va
found lie was . MN Of about forty year
Of age, and. as We learn, leaves wife an
six children to mourn his Death
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Ut. rssrLs, Gardener and Florist, cor
4th and Main Sis.. fruit and ornamental
trees. nv2s-1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
T';,e only place 10 find


We are selling Silss. shswls. Dry ard Fancy Gcods
Of every description, also Silver Ware, Furniture.
&c Valuable Presents, from 81 TO e50p, cent frse
OF chargc to agents sending Clubs Of ten and ap-
wards. Circulars cent free to any address,
jsusi-isml MESSENGER & CO.
p O. Box 2a3i. ~ Hanover ST.. Boston, Mass.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
Removal.

KOCH. 'r11E EllMRuER.
HIS REMOVED HIS HAT. CAP AND FUR EN-
IL PORlUM 10
10. 80 Wet SECOND street,
between Harrison and Ripley els where he will kser
larger and complete stock OF the latest styles
ard lines, qualities of Ladies and Misses Gents and
Bays Hats Carr and FarS At p-ices that defy cumps
tiou. imhtatc sign cf Riv Cap
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Kromcr's Hair Dye. S.snral. Durable. Beautiful. !.
re.t and cheatest IN the World soil by all Drug
gst- aud Country Stcresceper- JOHN } KRONER,
Solc Proprietor. ipl Chcstnui St. lhusaelphis.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

AxorBRR aoys FoAwARD.-From the
Register ws learn that one Of the iron hor-
sss (No. 59) Of the G R. l. 4 P. Railroad
trotted across the new bridge a Des Moinss
day before yesterday at II o'clock, in coed
time, safe and sound. Sur. Hall, and sew
eral other gentlemen, toek passage into
Weat Dss Moines on this occasion. By
Saturday night within the city limits. and
then. says the Rsoisssr. ",hs work will stop
until the General Assembly shsll come to
rescue. and protect the Dirsetors in defy
ing the irjunctions efs corrupt New 1osk
ring We trust the bill nov psndise in
both Houses will Be passed 1t once, 50 that
those who desire TO build the road and ex-
pend six millions Of money in the State.
may have tho opportunity"
Surely our Legislature will not hesitate to
afford this enterprise every facility for
shooting scress the State Thousands Of
citizens Of Iowa are deeply interested in
the completion Of this vast thoroughiars to
the Missouri River, and Il legislation 10 "a.
vorabis II will b there next fall surs. Give
the company sleas tsash.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

holders ei tne DaNeapprt Gas Light h Ike Co .
Tor thf election OF Directors for the year ISIS, held
a. the ofiire o the Company. on Monday, the ieia
day .. tepraary. ISIS, at q deck NJ
THOs. DEaM0Dy.
Ian es isas-f,A sccrr,nrs
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
EVa.se INrIkOIpe'C CH.D.

= No Mofher shD1fd be WifhnnfN.
- No Nursery l. complete withoutit-
~ In fact Il should he in every family.
ti- perfect soothing syrup for Sore Throaf
md rtitafed Lungr known, az hundreds can testify
who have proved Its efficacy.
II r prompt Ia its aci!nn always safe. aud can be
ylyrn t0 the delicate child With confidence and
.ucccss
r. T. SELLERS & CO.. soLr Pnornlrons,
Pitishurg Pa.
80 For eaie by all Dru,g.ets. jan50 d6wly-1
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Friday Evening. Feb. =, 1853,
Tho beautiful classical tragedy Of N1E Ola
~ Last appearance positively. -As5
Each Great Tragedy Entire will he presented
with Costumes and Appoir tments Historically
Correct. he whole under the direction of N 2.
GEO. DECKk. Stnge Manager.
Seats may no. be secured At Luse 4 Griggs
Store. Perry St
Admission 10 cents Reserved Seats, secuY-
ing places for the entire ey y.ning, One Dollar
Gallery, so cents. Doors pen 4 O'Clock
Commence etl- s.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
HOUSE
Third St. East of Perry.

crrrpALlY AND rIKAsAnIlr LocAT.;U
u aees the busnees pess q town, aafeesY d ~
sss,sss Tor term Of Sears ard have pat ne aeess'
rr,e,ss II thorough busissss order. easssas
tlc aecoumodasions for
nNF HUNDRED GUESTS
rne, rsspeetfu,ly solicit ahsse Of ycsde pe6cn
.ge. bs,ieving they can give entire eousseeuua. y
- r~rrseted with the hcues y eRAC10uD IA
1fI10 VhieA win - h chAsee g ee1RssS1s -
M. 1egnas nd Perscse oeSss ~. \. ~
- -. ~ t7ss1s~ikS .jSdli1S Sak@d11 =
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
NEW DRUG STORE.
HARRISON & STARKS
Druggists ! PhsrnaeeGtlstS,
s. BRAD STREET,
First door below tho Davenport National Bank)
DAALRas "
FANCY ARTICLES J
PURE DRUGS.
ALSO, Perfumery and Toilet Articlss.

-rAlR DRusHns, oils. PoMAD1s, RI
stossfs, Dye. Dressings ste.
= nRnroAN, BxollsH. AND yRMUr
A Toilet eoaps. Psslansriee 80 Beaey 0eees
ID uDBERs saALL, .!L IyoRr: II sr1rAIo. canA! soS
, ouos rAsssss and other kinds) PINK DAU.
Ii eess, Meen Fun. Lilly whisss. and fssssss'
Opera Feefitne. &C.
-srNCI.Ass, ARNlCA. STRENGTHENING. 70.
roue Poor Nsn's, Magnetic, Court ana esnss
flastsrs
r,PoNors. cHAM0ls SKINS. PIANO DIE
- tcfs, Family Dyes. French BIscking.
0nNon, LEMON. ROSE, RAsrgxHAY,
~ strawberry, rins Apple, Vanilla. fssee' 49,
tsrins. and other TlsvOfing kxsfsc".
rEw. RICH AND BEAUTIFUL w0nn
Bsas. I.Sss 6ss.s, Uo%Rsn'SSs. 9s &C. lss e.. C.. e
&C., &C., 6.
- roARs. FINEST HAVANA AND pON1o
~ tic brands, Detsoit, Csntury and other sins "
T0be,coe.
r1coru Arp NAIL BRUSHES qssee ssosl
and variety ,lalso Hat, Cl0th. whisk, Sooe -
PANT and vasnish Brushes.
rryR STOCK OF MEDICINAL LIQUon.
~ Wines, Bsandies, Gins. Ram &C.. oousns
hOnd.
KrpRRN CELEBRATED STILL cATAW
h, b. Wine. Pure Juice. Vintage OF loe''
ryxrTuCgY DOUnDON, AND ~ AAL
IL WHISKY. ucBnysf9 vene - Pun" =
STorr At NO. . DRApY s!n1AT. ess ~
~ Devsscofs Ne1ioaal DaAk.
CALL AND DDE -.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Nm. 7. u. SnIrH, Of Museatins, publishes
the following ta5l. Of the losiss by IRE in
lo1a in 1867
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

CLEAR THE TnAcK i-As the train r. ON
the West WAS coming in last evening i. ran
into the hind wheels o! a carriage driven by
young man in tho employ Of Mr.. Henry
Selby. and took them of in less Than .
second. The young man was coming down
Brady street At . very slow and careless
pace, considering the close proximity ofths
locomotive, and had not sufficiently cleared
the track when the locomotive took off the
wheels. Fortunately no other damage was
done. Driver and horses escaped unharm-
ed, and the carriage was the only sufferer
in the loss Of its hind wheels.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30
STOP YOUR COUGH.
sELLERs rMrKk couan sYRl

8ELLERy IMPEh L COUGH SYRUP
VIII cfectnaly cure
COUGHS, HoARSENE5S. GROUP. WHOOPIN0
COUGH, COLDS, INFLUENZA.
And all diseases OF the
THROAT AND LUNGS.
nis pronounced by all who have n-ed Il. the moet
pleasant and sifcacious Cough Remedy
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

"ALL PsoxssADs THE Moline LtsIa
ry Society had discussion Tuesday night
on tho following question: "kssolred, That
tho practice Of dancing 10 an innocent
amusement, and contributes TO the morals
and manners Of society,"" The question
mas decided in the affirmative. On the
strength Of this decision, We shall oil fall in
and form sets. Choose your partners, gen
tlemsn, and get ready for the next ouadrille
FIRE IN Rock Island Yesterday morn.
ing, ~ b o'clock, Gro WAS discovered in ths
building occupied by Geo. p. BIakely. bar
Der, in Union Block, Washington street
Rock leland. A coal stove had been vel
filled, and getting very hct, had set wood
an partition near il on fire. The aPplica
tion Of number Of buckets OF water b.
Mr. Blsksly and IN assistant sosn subdue'
the flames, and prevented what At one tim
threatened to be serious fire The dam
age VA. slight.
EAGLE VINE Wos4s. Jones
Price, who hold forth at Nos. is and II
Franklin street, Chicago, manufacture every
description of wirc-work, such - wir'
cloth, sicves, cheese safes, coal and SAINT
screens, brass and iron riddles for foundries
coal sieves. window screens, muzAles of vi
kinds, miners riddles, and numerous oths
articles which have wire work for the
principal basis They manufacture als'
Clark's self-setting rat trap, q most ingeni
ous invention, which catches rats witheu
fail Orders respectfully solicited. So
| Advertisement.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-01-30

Issis-9tf
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-08-29
ST. OPELOUSAS
r m ale CO1lege =.

My FRIENDs,-I am now thoroughly re-
pairing my School Buildings for the purpose
of opening my Female School on the I'd Mon
day of September prox. At considerable ex-
pense and with much labor, | am preparing to
furnish you with a first class School; should
my attempt prove abortive, 1t will probably
be a long time ere another effort of the kind
is made in your midst; as nothing enhances to
the value of property, and adds to the prosperi-
ty of a country, more than good. schools; |
hope you will feel under some obligations to
assist me. l only ask patronage. l will owe
by the 1st of October $1,000, to pay which, l
must hare a good school, or sell the property.
With thirty pupils, (half boarders,) and all
paying me quarterly in advance, l can sue
coed. My terms are as moderate as could
possibly be asked; as will be seen in the fol
schedule of prices: $15 per month for
Board IS cents per dozen for washing pupils
furnishing bedding. napkins, bowl and pitcher,
&c. 81 per month for English; $3.50 each for
French and German. and S. for instrumental
Music. No extra charge for Vocal Music. So
soon as we have sixty pupils, we will reduce
English tuition to So per month, and Music to
81 We intend to spare no paanss1n making
ours as good a school as any. Opclousas and
vicinity are noted for health and salubrity OF
we are very convenient " I've"
Orleans by Steamer and Railroad, with Stage
Near US are good Mineral Springs. where
parents may spend the Summer with their
children. in safety. Can you not send your
daughter, and influence your neighborto send
his We receive all kinds OF country produce
in payment of board and tuition fees. In
variably quaterly in advance. Address Mrs.
NJ. WHITE, or B. F. WHITE, Opelousas.
B. F. WHITE, Superintendent,
Opelousas Female College.
Opelousas, La, July IL. 1868.