Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15


happy and profitable journey.
THE NEw ORLEANS MrSsragLs had On
other good house last evening. They give
their last performance tonight, when those
who have not vet seen them should avail
themselves Of the opportunity.
THs MrrpELssoHx SOCIETY Of this city is
announced to give concert in Rock Island
on Tuesday evening next, under the au.
spices Of the Young Mems Library Associ-
alton. Our Rock Island friends may expect
something that will please them.
A SLIanr DirFERExcE.-Last Monday
morning, when the thsSinomssss here had
sunk so low a. to be scarcely visible-ir-
dicating thirty degrees below zero-it was
At quite another stage in Florida. At Key
West that same day the thermometer stood
at IS above zero, making tho slight differ
enes Of one hundred and FIVE degrees in
between the TWO places.
LET LOOSE. Marshal Kaufman has been
for day or two assembling the swine that
have been enjoying The freedom Of the city.
and last evening bad large number in the
city hog pound. They received their even
ing meal Of corn from his hands-ss his sx-
penss This morning on visiting the spot
he found bis pets had fiown-libsratsd by
some friendly hand.-not to rush down
some steep declivityas Of old, but to mean
der again about the streets to the annoy anss
Of everybody in general. Who pays the
Msrshal's sxpensesi
THs PooR FuHp.-Ws are informed BY
Ar. Greer, solicitor for the Young Mons
Christian Association Of this city, that the
Poor Fund Of that benevolent society is
very low, and the demand for aid constant
and heavy, and that il is hoped that tho be-
nevolent people Of the city will not hesitate
TO come forward and contribute 70 the relief
of those who cry bitterly for daily bread,
aud raiment to shield, them from the inclen-
ent weather. The poor you have always
with you-so always there is opportunity
for doing good. Let aid be extended.
The wgArnRR Of the past two days has
been all that could be desired. Tho icy
fangs Of Jack Frost have relsnted their
grasp, and the suns warm rays have made
every one feel that some time or other
spring will again come in its natural lowell
ness Winter is not over BY several weeks,
bu, after a severe cold spell Of over Z
months duration, to enjoy few warm day 4
is . blessing to be thanked for. We could
appreciate such weather as We are now hav-
ing for many days yet. but there are those
who clamor for rain SO bitterly that W
yield. They can have rain Is soon Al
soon as they get It.
DsrRlcr CouRr.-The forenoon WAS occu-
pied in discussing motions, dsmurrere, etc,
and with the case Of d. s. Hawley w. r.
NJ Prettyman. continued from yesterday
It was an action in replevin to recover goods
stored with defendant. Tho jury decided
In favor Of plaintiff. Dawson 4 True At
tornevs for plaintiff; Brown & Suly for de-
fendant
The court adjourned until Monday ct .
o'clock A. NJ, At which time points Of law,
etc, will be argued before Judge Bennett,
His honor, Judge Richman, intending to be
absent until Tuesday.
On Tuesday the criminal docket will be
taken up. The first case will Be State si
Iowa W. Odiorne.
AnEMcAx Horst, PHILApsLPHiA.-This
largo and commodious hotel, located on
Chestnut street, opposite old Independence
Hall, is unquestionably the place at which
merchants and visitors should stop when in
Philadelphia. It's right in the center Of
business, convenient to post ONCE and
places OF amusement, and the acco mmoda-
tions ara such that none can fail to be sat
isfisd. Tho proprietor, s. n. Hsulings,
Esq, is . host that always caters well 70,
his gussts. He takes pride in doing So
'tis failing With him, and hs can't help il
We advise all who, called to Philadelphi.
either on business Or pleasure, have to tarry
there few days, 70 patreniss the American
Hotel. They will find il gesd house, and
will receive the best Of treatment.
SLASpEs CAss.-Ths Grand Jury has
found bills against Fritz Stiegsr, Theodor,
Martens and John Martens. for alleged op
preston and cruelty in arresting one Johr
Stslel. In the information Stetel says Site
ger and Theodore Martens took $50 from
him when be was arrested on the night .
Jan. 26ih. This was made the basis Of ,
case Of Islander brought against Stetel be
fore Justice Peters At two o'clock this af
tsrnoon. The case was called and adjourn
Cd until Monday. February oath.
The trial on the indictments found by tn
Grand Jury will probably show that il
making these night arrests il is quite nec
cssary 10 use severe measures, if for no
thing more than self-prcservation. The DO
lice docket will show that these nigh
prowlers arc desperate class-and in SOM
instances do not hesitate to carry ou
threats Of violence towards policemen, d
Was the case ct the time Of the arrest o
Brady . while ago. We shall await thu
developments Of the trial.
LEcrusKs.- Professor Hinriehs lecture
ct the German Theatre this evening o'
"Pantogen, or the Element Of Elsments.'
The subject is one that will interest every
body. Prof. Hinrichs..is acknowledged on
Of the most talented men, on scientific sub
jscts, in the State. In lecture given b.
him in this city year ago, hs exhibited %
Psrior ability aud extensive knoslsdge
DE should be greeted With large audisnc
this evening, ~ the opportunity 10 hea
him may not again sosn offer.
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