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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03
Alexandria, Va, April q, 1SG8-tf

NKEEN s. WISE,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND AUCTION
EERS, INSURANCE & GENERAL
AGENCY BUSINESS,
Buy and Sell, Rent and Exchange Houses
and Lots, Farming Lands of every description,
Mineral and Timber Lands, Mill Seats Facto-
REG, Stone Quarries, &c, &c.
Insurance, Life and Accident Fire and Ma
rine-all the best companies Ill the country
North and South.
Office No. g. Green's Mansion House Build
ing, Alexandria, Va. Je lG-tf
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A RCTIC SODA WATER.

4 NClIU sCUUIA w IAlhI.
The subscribers have al great expense pro-
cured Il complete.
ARCTIC SODA WATER APPARATUS,
with all the latest improvements and purpose
kecping u constant supply throughout the sea-
son Of ....
ICE COLD SODA WATER, .
nayourcd with Syrups prepared from the Uure
Juice Of the fruit, 81.
COOK s. KELLY,
nv 21-tC 107, King street.
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NFFIGE VIRGINIA EXPRESS CO.,
N ANs1nM HnISE kIIILDGGa.

~ MANSION HOUSE BUILDING,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Juno 1st, 1868.
Tho Virginia Express Company is now run
ming daily to Washing gton, Georgetown, 5aItl-
more, Lynchburg. ;Kichnmond, petersburg
White Sulphur S prings, Lew wisburg, and to MI
points in the Valley Of Virginia and stations on
the railroads leading from this city.
Money and valuabies forwarded with dispatch.
Goods called fer and delivered III all parts OF
the city. For further information apply to
in 1Etf S. i. STOUT AGENT.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
rERMs OF ADVERTISING:

Ono square, eight lines dollar, for the first insertion
sn1 twety cents for each subsequent one Liberal
torms made with yearly advertisers. t
Marriages Notices and Obituaries wifSbc Charged Tor
All conu ncations apersoua character will be carg-
ei for ut advertisement rates j..
All must be accompanied by tho names OF
The authors and rejected communications cannot be returned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

VIRGINIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.
We would respectfully announce to the pub
lie that wo are prepared to furnish g..
SASHES, DOORS,
lh'ft1 BLINDS, MOULDINGS, .
~ Il " BRACKETS, NEWELS, "
..r.,@.e .lulla BALUSTERS, &c, &c.
at lower RI tcs than the same can be had north
Of the Potomac. .... .gyyi.. ,... ~ -..
MANKIN as Superintendent of the Manufac-
turing Department, whose we'll reputa-
ton as q mechanic warrants us in saying that
our work will compare with any in the country.
All kinds of TURNING and SCROLL
SAVING done with dispatch. We have also
connected with tho Factory large saw y,
MILL, FLOORING-MILL and SURFAC-
ING-MILL. Send for Price List.
ri. lr 1l"g| KISHEILL & HOOGE,
.at@ corner Fairfax and Quocn streets,
up 1S--tf tJj '.;T ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
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RICHMOND, mar l9-tf
OF C0PAETEBRsHJP.

DISSOLUTION OF COPAKTNERSHJP.
The partnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers, under the firm name OF AS,
w. MALLS & CO., in the Hardware Store, ut
tho northwest corner of King and Columbus
streets, and in tho Sash and Blind Factory, at
the northeast corner Of Fairfax and Queen sts.,
Alexandria, Va, was dissolved on the 8th inst.
Mr. PETER G. UHLER is authorized to
collect al monies due tho late firm, and parties
indebted arc requested to make payment. to
him rs early as practicable. Parties having
claims against the firm will please present them
for settlement Mr.. Uhler may be found nj
No. 81, north Union street
The HARDWARE STORE will hereafter be
carried on by JAMES w. MALLS, and the
FACTORY by THOS. RISHEILL and HEN
RY F. HOOGE. JAMES W MALLS.
THOMAS RISHEILL.
HENRY HODGE.
AlcxnndriA. VI, April q, 1SG8-tf
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3 AMPS. LAMP GOODS Il OIL.

WIN. COGAN,
Is North Royal Stroct,
offers for sale Lamps in great variety, from the
iittla I Tom Thumb, to the most magnificent Par
lor Lamp; Cut, Ground and Plain Globes;
Chimneys, all kinds and sizes, Brushes, Wick
and all other goods in thetrado, at the most Te@-
aonablo prices. Especial attention IS called 10
Ied at extremely low Il cures, and offered at cor
rosponiug rates. All who want real bnTgg'nS
in handsome Parlor and Table camps had bet
ter come quickly. ..... mn o--tl
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OTICE.--TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY
IN Office is hereby given that
tho und nd?rsigned has boon appointed by the
Circuit Court Of the United States for the Dis
trict of VirgEia receiver Of &ll the assets Of the
Farmers Bank Of Virginia. and of all its
branches, All persons indebted to said banks
ere hereby notified forthwith to pay such debts
only to the receiver or his duly authorized
agents and attorneys and al persons having
claims against said banks must forthwith file
notices OF the same, setting forth the amount
claimed, with me. DAVID J. SAUN DEKS,
Richmond, my 18-2AW6m Receiver.
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PROFESSIONAL.

IN A CARD.
EJR. DURAND, q skillful and reliable: FE-
MALE PHYSICIAN, of great experience.
continues to be CoNFIDENTIALLY CONSULTED,
at his office, S. 4. corner Fremont and LON
bard streets, Baltimore, Nd. Best board and
medical attention at my private rcsldence.-
Medicines sent by mail Give an accurate
statement Of symptoms. Business confidential.
BALTIMORE I'D 3O-tlt
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MERCHANT TAHH.OHeS.

VATILLIAM MURRAY,
MERCHANT TAILOR. '
No I, NORTH FAIRFAX STREET.
Has Just received his
SPRING and SU NJ M Err ASSORTM ENT OF
CLOTHS
UASSIM ERES
AND NESTINGS.
Hoinvites his friends and customers to cali
and examine Ills stock. mar 2b~tt
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GROGE RAES.

vT7O THE PUBLIC.
Having bought tho stock Of Messrs. LoOmls
i Facer, No. 179 King Street, am now pro-
pared to furnish TO my friends and the public in
gonerul, as fine q selection of GROCERIES as
can be found in any house in tho city.
Among our stock may be found the following
articles which have been selected with the great
est care ... s. ... s.- - --..
In Sugars, wo have Crushed, Granulated,
PulveriZed, A. B., and Extra g., and 81 line lot
of Cuba and Porto Rico Sugars. ....
TrEAS. g.
A very Superior Article of Gunpowdor, ia
pan, Imperial and Oolong Teas.
.s FLOUR. ....
A choice article Of Family and Extra Flour
E..'ft, MOLASSES
New Orleans Molasscs and Golden and Hon
cy Syrups.
Primo Factory Cheese,
IS Boxes Stearine, Babbitts, Electric and
DObbin's Soap. . ..-......
Sugar Cured Hams, Breast Pieces, Shoulders
and Middlings also q fine lot of Country Cured
Hams and Middlings
A choice article of Lard.
-. COF.FEE
a fine assortment of Old Government Java.
Laguyara and Rio Coffee.
Puro Ground and Whole Spice
Italian Maccaron, Bakers Chocolate Coco"
and Bromn.
OILS.
Marsoilles and Bordeaux Oils; also largo as
sortmont of Wooden and Willow Ware, Crock
cry and Glass Ware, .-..
may lGtf GEORGE SEATON.
VIM. u. BRoOKES. CHAs. s. TAYLOR, JR.
DROOKES s. TAYLOR,
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ID EMOVAL.
III MISS }. MCGRAW,
Wishes to inform the ladies Of AleXAndria
and vicinity thst she has removed from Royal
to A57, KING STREET, where SHE has open
Cd q tno assortment of
SPRING MILLINERY,
to which she invites attention.
Bonnets made and trimmed ut short notice,
and in the latest style. Bleaching and Press
ing done in the best manner. ap8
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YOUNG MEN,

Who have injured themselves by 8 ceI
tain practice, indulged in, habit fro
quenty learned from evil companions, or At
school, the effects Of which are nightly felt,
even when asleep, and, if not cured, rondors
and body. should apply Immediately, ,.,
snntched from ali prospects and enjoyments of
life by the consequence of deyiating from the
path of nature, and indulging in certain Sc
nj ot
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BUILDING MATERIALS.
.(SUCCEssoR TO J. w. NAILS s. Co. !
ALEXANDRIA,, VA,

VAMES w. MALLS,
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MARRIAGE,

foct that sound mind and body are thu ll-hst
necessary requisites to promote connubial hap
piness Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage; the
prosp- ct hourly darkens to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair and filled VIII
the melancholy reflection that the happiness g.
another becomes blighted with your own.
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furnish The above Shirts made in the best
manner and warranted to iit at 1925
The "Wamsutta" Shirts are So; tho Andres
coggin Shirts S2.75
Have always on hand II full line Of Genuine
Linen Collars and Cuffs.
je22 CHhS. w. GREEN, G9, King st.
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Married Persons, or Young Men contcmpI&-
ting marriage, being aware Of Physical Weak
ness, Organic Debility, Doformities, speedily
cured.
H0 who places himself under the care OF DR.
J. may religiously conade in his honor as a
gentleman, and confidently rely upon his skill
az q nhvSiCiAn. -----
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Z MES Z. BlCGRAW
Dealer in and Packer Of
POTOMAC SuAD AND HENhlNH y.
Special attention paid to putting up Famly
Fish.
/ OGlce-Fish Wharf, Alexandria. ap 27-2n
ROUND j i A 5 / h X.
VI
$50 barrels GROUND PLASTER, Of best
>''''''' ~, &. II. LAMBERT,
an2 IS, Union Wharf.
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ORGANIC WEAKNESS
DIR, JOHNSON,

Member Of the Royal College OF Surgeons
London, Graduate Of one OF the most cmincAt
Colleges in the United States, and the grcatcf
part Of whose life has been spent. IL the hcsPlL-
us of London, Paris, Philadelphia, and else
where, has effected somo Of the most astoni:h,
ing cures that wcrc ever known, many troubled
with ringing in tho head and ears when asl.eeGr
great nervousness, being alarmed at sudde1
sounds, bashtulness, with frequent bluShing, ot'
urnrn n1lrel irntnn6intelv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-03

,VN THE WAY OF CROCKERY. we have an
1 assortment Of j UGS and CROOKS of differ
ent sizes Call and suit yourselves, at lb,
Prince street.
ie9 BROOkES 81 TAYLOR.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26
In BanlxruDtcy.

In the District Court Of the United Ssies for
the District OF Iowa
In the matter Of Ciarenback Il Bro, Bar krupts
10 the creditors Of said Clarenback h Bro and
all other persons interested.
SlRS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
~ that petition has been filed in sAii Co urt
BY Clarenback b Bro. Of the city Of leClaire
IN said District, duly declared Bsnkrupss under
the Act Of Congress OF March I'd, 1887, entitled
IAN act to establish . uniform system O. bank
ruptcy throughout the United States" isr a dis.
charge, and certificate thereof. from al their
debts, and other claims provsbls under said Act
and that the slst day Of July. A. D. 1855, at the
hour Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. Of said day, 10 assigned
for the hearing OF the same, before the said
Court, at Chambers, At Ottumwa, Iowa, when
and whore you may attend and show cause, il
any you have. why the prayer Of said petition
should not be granted.
You are hereb further notified that the I'd 4
Sd meetings Of the creditors Of tho said Clsr-
enback Bro, for the purposes provided in
section 2Sth OF the Act Of Congress Of March %,
1867 will BE- held the Gath day Of July, ,sbs, al
the hour Of ten o'clock A. NJ. sf said day, before
Hon. II n. Price. Register, At his o1cs. No. I
West Second Street. IN the city Of Davenport,
Scott County. State Of Iowa, whom I'D where
you can bs present il you choose to b..
js4e-dsw-ffi H.K. LOVE Clerk.
). 3. BaowH. Attorney for said Bankrupt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

OsrIcs o. CouSry supsHRfsHpsRr o.
CoMHoN ScnooLs.
Davenport, Scott Co., Ii. June 26 90.
The regular msathly sxsnination u
teachers will BE- held to-mor1ew, Saturday,
in the Gfammsr Room of The ''Stsne
School House" On Perry strest.
The examination will commence at .
A. NJ. At which hour il is expected those
int rssted will b present.
The attention Of teachers 10 respectfully
called 70 the following resolution pssssd BY
the convention Of Counties School Super.
intendsnts, recently held At Marssge,
"RSeslrsd. That The best interests Of ont
Schools require higher standard Of quail
i6eAtious II tsaehsrs, and: ~ therefore
pledge Ourselves to reject ell applieaata
whe eannet sustain right and satisfaetery
exa0inasteo." County Sup't.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26


The Muscatine courier says that
when Yankee Robinson's Oircus Was pas.
siog through Upton, two girls belonging
to respectable families were induced 10 leave
home and accompany the circus. Their
parents took legal steps and recovered their
children.
Thos. W. Clsgget,, Presidential cleo
tor at large Of the State, h1s sent his rcsig-
nation to the Central Committee cause
nominated fos Congress in the First Dis
trict. He will devot, his time 10 an ac-
tive CANVASS OF his District His course is
q very proper one.
--Grasshoppers are eating up every
thing ard drinking the rivers dry in Polk
county.
There is considerable excitement in
Des Moinss over the proposition to vote .
Township tax, for the benefit lof the J. L
NJ. X. r., ~ we icarn from the Register.
This Ottumwa daily evening Aureury
has gone under for want of sufficient sup
port. The office 10 now in the hands Of The
sheriff.
-Sixty.6vs cars Of lumber were loaded
at the depot yesterday for shipment West.
DUBUQUE 7jmes.
"A couple Of Reverend's have met at
Dss Moinss to have season Of slangw whang.
ing % TO whether there 10 He'll.
1t is said that tho Governor refuses T.
interfere 10 the case Of Mccormick. in jail
q Dss Moinss, con victsd Of mi nurdss in Hum.
boldt. This being the osss. be will be ere
catsd q that city on Jsly kl0lh, according
to sentence.
John W. Jayne. Esq, Of Muscatius,
has purshssed nine hundred and si1ty
acres Of prairie land in one body, in The
NeethWess CORNER Of Fremont Township,
this county, ~ hons for his four sons.
lie paid $4,000 for il.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

Poar Braox Plc-Nic OK rns Foun1a.-
We ars requested By D.. Rsgsss. u Pert
ByFes, y extend - invitaaisa y The Dsa-
esrats end I'll Gssat disciples. y sllsnd
thsis Fesrsh Of Jaly picnic u Dsksf'a
grove, below Port Byron.
Hon. VIM. E. Leffingweil, Of Clintsp,
Iowa, ard Charles NJ. Osborn aud J. B.
Danforth, jr., Of Rock Island. have been
invited to address the assembly, and are
expected to be present.
The regular trains Of cars run through
through the grove, morning and evening,
from Rock Island and Cordova. The
steamer Countess also leaves RICK Island
and Davenport in the morning, returning
in the evening. and will land at the Grove
carrying passengers from either place and
back for 90 cents.
II is intended 70: have . pleasant Inds
psndence festival, aad fair examination oI
~ Political aspect Of ths eeuatry, asd al
~ people ~ iasitsd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

Hsnss rAn.-Ths Second Aanual Fsis
Of the Whsatland Horss Association will be
held In whsatland on July Cd, Sd, and lAh.
1868. All lovers Of horses should attend.
Those Of our citizens wishing TO attend can
pstroni1s the White Collar line Of boats and
the Coustsss, which will take them q hall
fars. The Countess will leave eer lsvse
during the lair early IN The morning. run =
Lyons, remain thsrs until ak o'elesk in IL
svsning-stopping at intermediate ports en
her return.
The following entrees have already bss Z
made. Others can enter up to the first day
Of the fair:
rRoITrNG noRsEs-CLAss A, NO. l.
VIM. vcsburg, b. e.. Chain Shot.
VIM. w. Hamilton, b. s.. Stephen A. Doug
lass.
Thomas Rooch. 6. g., W. X. Thorss.
CLASS 4. no. II.
A. c. Smith, bl. 4, Blsckbird,
Samuel Dixon. d. M, Buckskin.
Thomas ROock. br. n,., Aollis Bueknsr.
PAcERs-cLAss =
J.w. Grant, &. E., Hunky Dosa.
W. vosburg, b. NJ. Lady Clinton.
McErlain 3 Vary, ,. m. Clasa Nae.
Wm. W. Hamilton, Niger Boy.
J. :. Ouiln. General Grant.
rs Tsonas kooch, Z. r. Dss veriah.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

II always bears rc-printing and rs-rssd-
inS, tdess it not reader,) this endsaring
"reminiscences that brings 80 wildly before
US the pleasant memories Of the By eoss.
1t seems fitting that these cherished memo
riss Of the past should be preserved in .
more tangible form than even poetry. aad
this has recently tesn demo BY Mr.. Jsr-
ome Thompson. Of New York. the cels-
brated American Artist, Who has executed
. beautiful painting Of the home Of Samuel
wsodworth, and the "moss-coversd wsll'
In the foreground, with "a noble veil svssp,
and the old bucket which acts The title so7e.
The painting has been chrome -lthosrsph-
cd. and Messrs. Luse I Griggs have .
copy on sxhibi,ion.at their store, arr pged
with artistic effect by Mr.. E. A. Day, Of
that 6rm. Mr.. Thompson Was = warm
personal friend Of the poet. and has paint
Cd with his whole heart in the subject. He
has touched the canvass lovingly, With .
patient fidelity to every leaf or stone OF
shing'e-to every drop Of water. which
might have had . place In the nsnery
that inspired the poem. II is useless 70
describe the picture. 1t will b On sxhibi-
ton for some time to come. II the reader
does net 80 and lock at il for himself, sl
herself, any description from 10 10 worth
nothing, those Who do 30, need only 70 u
asked to study the episturs carefully end
faithfully. They will dnd mere and mere
pleasure - they lsok Al Il. The copy b
one Of the finest ~ have ever ssen u any
painting. Il was sxsoutsd BY NJ. Bsseks,
eflsS, Broadway, New Yesk.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26
Rev. A. O.. poWevo 0o0lgn0
the Presidency Of cvl0.
void College.


TAs masy ffissds se ofissead College
viii !saro, With regret. thst ths Rev. q. N.
Powers hes resigned the Presidency Of that
40 tuition, . position that be has filled
with signal ability and honor.
D.S. Sheldon, one Of the collegiate prsf,s-
sors, will discharge the duties Of President
until successor is elected.
The following is Or. Powers letter to the
Board OF Trustees:
DAVENPORT. June cath, 1868.
10 tie 7rust<ss Of Grisrod College:
GrvrIExEs-I,i is my painful duty to in
form YOU that my official relations with
Griswold College, ~ President of the Col
leeia.s Department, will close q the end Of
the present Academic year.
In placing my resignstion In your hands.
assure you OF my deep and abiding inter-
est in the prosperity Of the Institution, aud
Of my strong personal regard. trust that.
under iudicious management and ~ the
Divine blessing, 0fiswOld college will take
I hish rank among the literary and theolog-
ical ipstitutions OF our country, and exert .
vide and powerful influence In the cause Of
Education and Religion. II lx1 :
am, gentlemen. win ougotai esteem
your obedient servant, =
In accepting the resignation Of the Rev.
Dr.. Powers. the Board passed the following
resolutioos.
WHsRaAs, The Rev. u. N. Powers, d. D.,
AAs rendered bis Sesignasion - Presidect Of
the Collegiate Department of crsWold Col
lege'; and
WRBnRAs. He deems i his unmiebekable
duty to 20 to some other fleld OF labor 10
which in tho providence Of God he has been
called /; therefore,
Rsso,rAS, That We acceps the resignation
VI the Wv. II. N. Powers, d. d. ~ Presi-
dent Of the Collegiate Department.
Rtsclsd, That the Trustees desire TO
record thsis pru6oand epprsciattOn Of the
eminent sesvioss rendsrsd By him - .
teacher, his scholarly attsinments, his apt
ness to Instruct, and his executive ability.
Resolcsd, That in sundering these ties We
feel compelled to express onr sorrow that
convictions OF duty make the change neces-
sary which removes from us ono whom we
regard as so nobly endowed, and SO highly
gifted Tor positions Of trust and RESPONSE
bility.
Resolpcd, That these resolutions be spread
upon the records of the College, and be
published in tho daily papers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

Tusxna OenvsBaou.-An annual on
vsntion end fsssivat q Ne Tofnee ossisly,
Il The dlsAist = he uppss 1lsstaslppt T.
dulino dsisgasss aed nsohesa ~ Ds.
bsqus, Rssk lslhsa. nslls1 Duvsap>se,
0enssss, Boriisgsos. De xsiess, kss-
kuk. Quincy, Warsaw, and other places
belonging 70 the district, will b held il
Museasins On The 18th, 18th and 14th 81
July nsxt.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26
NOTICES..

Par Yous Orr TAx.-Please take notice
that the warrant il signed which author
isss end orders me to collect the city TAI
for 1898 within twenty (30) days from
data.
The Treasury Il empty, impsovemeats
need money. quick returns will be fsesived
- favee, aod speedy executions viii
reach the dslinassats.
Juss 17lh, 1sso,
,js1s-dlos Joaa KAvvsAs, nanhals
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

Oh WELL.-A we'll known citizen Of
this city gives 40 the following particulars
in regard to the oil we'll near Csal Valley,
which he visited yesterday. Ths company
is composed Of quite number Of our influ.
sntial citisens. Who regard the enterprise
- safe Investment for their money. The
we'll 10 situated little North Of Coal VAL
Icy, and in . section Of country which
promises veil for "ile." The SHAFT is sunk
10 the dspsh sf SO feet, and the miners
ass confident they will strike BIZ flsw BE-
fore many weeks. While our informant
VA on the ground, bsetst was hoisted
frsn The shaft allsd with mud, water, and
stones, and aftss the contents had settled,
oil could be distinctly seen on the top Of
the water. Should the we'll prove rich the
company win Of course. have . "big thing"
an d immediately erect dsrricks. and I'll the
machinery necessary for refining the crude
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

Jusons.-Ths following ass the Petit
Jursss for the Nevsobsr term Of Ceurt
Dssenpsst zSwssAip-L. A. Hsak, Peter
Gsldschmidt. J. 8. Altman. Jshn Rsamsr,
T. s. Arrieon, Detlsf Hempsl. 3. h. Phelps,
Sf., Geo. Fearing. Claus Kahl. W. E. Has
tins, A. P. Alsxandss, G. .. Aokley, James
Asor, A. 8. Tiffany. Jshn Haywood, Levi
Ow0ah.
Rsskiaoaaw-Robsst Osbsrn, Jssl Olds.
D4ts1s-H. Dohr0aan, U. 7. Lseaa.
Blut 0sues-Jomeo Hesseo.
LClaiss-Addisea Pollard, ChAa. b.
Stacy, Jes. Gable, H. A. nassisgtsn.
Plsassss Ho11sy-Jas. ". Winans.
6Aeri1ia-Wm. eaa1esie.
Aliens GrovS-Wn. Blythe.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

BLusDsRs.-Ths types and An appren-
TEES correcting Of galley made some very
ridiculous blunders occur in communica-
ton from Mr. Curtis in our yesterdays 10
sue. Such things may be laughsble 10 the
public, but they surely must ~ annoying
70 The writer. At least they arc to Us.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

New BunDlNGs.-Nr. Geo. A. DAVENPORT
informs ~ that hs has leased to John
Flisschman, clothing merchant, building
lot 66x22 feet on Second street, between
Brady ard Perry. The lot leased 10 the
second one east from Mr. Hahn's bakery,
and Immediately next to Daniel Geuld's
leased ground. Mr.. Gould and Mr.. Flissch
man intend to commence buildipg about
the lst Of July. Both Of the buildings will
be constructed uniform with Farrand's
block-thrsc stsries high and = handsome
" finished front. These improvements
will be grand addition to the good looks
Of Second streets, and II is gratifying to
know that the buildings will be sound, sub
stantial structures. and such a. will be q
bsne6s and an ornament TO our city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-26

DRrss MAKrxe.-Mrs. Duflin, deserv-
ing widow of deceased soldier, has opened
dress and cloak making rooms on Brady
street, over Miss Mary Little's millinery
store. 1t is to be hoped that she will be
lihernlv patrOnized.