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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The business prospect, which. with the grow
ing ease OF the money market for the last few
weeks, looked SO promising and brilliant for the
opening spring has been cruelty dashed by the
impeachment movement az Washington On the
instant, everything in the shape of business
seemed to fall fiat. A commercial paper Of Chi
csgo, of yesterday, says: The .tagnation of
business is perfectly astounding In no depart
nont Of trade does there appear to be any sign
Of life. Values of produce appear uncertain,
and everybody appears to think they can do
quite as well in keeping quiet until the storm
blows over as in engaging in their usual bust
ness enterprises"
Gold is teversh and excited, one day running
up to 143a145, next day down to 14l@142.
Government securities, of course, are lower,
and are quoted by +. A. Sherwood d Co. as
follows:
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Sperial Aotifes.
A Few Word. of common sense.

How few there who not subject To some affection
Of tho lungs respiratory who. by neglecting
monitory symptoms, the complaint until disease
skes it s causing indispensable torture of the patient
and anxiety and distress To friends. "Only u cod" "A
slight throat the needless remark many when
affected. Yes; "Ony cold" the thoughtess expires.
sion OF thousands whom death has marked for his prey
should be the motto forever in
the minds Of all subject to Coughs Colds catarrh, In
from Asthma Bronchitis Consumption. Relief is within
their reach and il neglected, fatal consequences
life Of misery-a daily, hourly struggle for existence
test where there be but one victor-Death!
Does not appa mind to think of the result
caused by negecy Then why delay. What be
offered, when timely warning is sounded in Your ears,
When the angeris pointed out why avoid it, MARsDENs
PICTORIAL Ba has been used with in yearly million
cases. and is endorsed by the Medical Faculty the most
prompt and efcacous remedy that scientific research has
discovered relieve aud all of Coughs Colds In
uenza and Consumption if the is not beyond all hope
Even when the sufferer in the last stages he will find
lief by using this preparation One bottle will convince the
ncrcduo that the merits of this preparation by
exagcerated in ,ctfl far short of the euoges
bestowed upon by thousands who have been cured y its
dealers instructed every ,fund the money,
when this preparation fails 10 relieve.
Prepared by I. W Marsdcn, 4s1 Broadway, New York.
PRICE, 30 cents small bottle: 81 large size.
For sale ly all Druggists in Ottawa jan 4-3ni.
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The S,rea. Medical Annual.

osteter United States Almanac for 1865, ii stribution
gijs, throughout the United States and all civilized
tries of the Western Hemisphere will published about the
first Of January, and all who wish understand the
philosophy OF health should read and ponder the valuable
suggestions it contains. In add ton to admirable med zeal
treatise the catc prevention and Of great variety
Of Diseases it embraces barge of information later
estng to the merchant the mechanic the MINER the farmer
the planter aai professional and the calculations have
been made for such mcrdians and ATTITUDES as are most
suitable for correct and comprehensive National Calendar
The nature. uses and extraordinary sanitary effects of
HOSTErTERS STOMACH BITTERs the stalie tonic and
alter native Of than half the Christian world are fully
set forth in its pages which also ntcrpersed with ynna
bic recipes, humorous anecdotes and other instructive and
amusing reading matter, original and selected. Among The
ANIMALS to appear with the opening of the year, this will b.
of the useful and may bt had for the asking Send
for copies 10 the Central anutcory at Pittsburgh Pa or
10 the nearest agent Tor Iostetrrs Stomach Btters The
Bitters sold in every city 17n aud village tho United
StatOs,
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#f0iraI.
} LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS!
The Great Female Remedy for Irregu.
larltieN.


larittes.
These drops scientifically compounded enid prepare
on and better than any Pills. Powders or Nostrums Being
liquid their action direct and positive rendering them
reliable speedy and certain specific for the cure Of all sb
sructions and suppressons Of Their popularity is
indicated by the fact that 100000 bottles annually
said and consumed by the ladies Of the United States
Of whom speak the strongest terms Of praise of their
great merits They rapidly taking the place Of
other Female Remedy and considered by all whe know
asght OF them, the ursst safest, aud most hallble pre-
paration in the world for the of all female complaints
the removal Of all distractions of nature and the promotion
oheath, regularity and strength Explicit directions stating
when they may be used and explaining when and why they
sauld not could be nsed without producing effects
contrary to natures chosen ,ws will be found carefully
folded around each bottle with the written signature of
JcHN l.. LYON, without which genuine.
Prepared by Dr. JOHN l.. LYON, 100 Chapel Street. New
Haven. Conn., who can BE- consulted either personally by
Wai enclosing stamp) concerning all private diseases and
female Weakness. Sold by Druggists everywhere.
CO. CLARK & co,
june ~ 1y-sp Gen'l Agents for U. 5 and Cana'as.
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Chicago Market.

Chicago, Feb. 90.
Floar-Lower. White winter extra at S13Q
400; spring extra at IS, 634lO,0O
Wheat-Sales Ns.2 spring at Sl,9jQ 90; No.
8 Sat $1,Sl.
Corn-Heavy. Sales No at see No 9 nom
sinal at n ,a7Sc
Oats-Dull at 555,c.
Rye-$l,59 for No l.
Dressed Hogs-&9, 100000
Butter-32GlOc for choice.
Eggs--21a29c
'Cattle--Market more active, and;attendanco of
- yers good. Choice steers $S,56g9,S1l,: sec.
on less steers Si,'5as.37; good to choice cows
and he rs, $5965O; common stock, $4,1jQ5,5O
Shcu. Lower Sales at $3,50d4,75.
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INARM FOE SALE. The subscriber offers hi, farm,
situated in Hope township, La Sale County, 2 miles
west Of stant Station, tor sale ivolb. terms. Said
farm contains EIGHTY ACRES of choice land with con-rt
able buildings choice selection of 200 apple trees together
with pears, currants, cherries and other fruit
Said farm is un'cr good cultivation and fence. For par.
tcuars apply to the subscriber the premises
McManus, Lostant, ar Col McCaleb, Ottawa
Hope, Feb. % W. II. CLARK
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To CONSERVATIVES.

The REV EDWARD A. WILSON will send Gree Of chnrgs)
10 all "ho desire H. the prescription with the directions for
making and nsng the simple remedy by which he WIS cured
on lung affection and that drsii disease Consumption. Ills
ouy ec is to benefit the afflicted and he hopes every sui
fcrr III try this prescription, rs it will cost them nothing
aud may prove blessing. Please address,
Rlv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
No. 1G5 South Second st, Nillian,sbugh, n. Y.
NAV IL ls6-.-1y sp.
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CONSULTATION FREE.

Patients mnst write their name State post office address
plainly All letters requiring must contain
ter stamp, and be addressed TO DR. KNAPP 4 son.
RAny Of the ahove diseases be treated successfully by
the patients describing their letter when they
cannot
Dr. KNAPP who has visited Ottawa regularly for ten
years. can lie consulted for 1885, AT the Geiger House.
Monday, Feb 10th Monday, April 9th: Monday. June lst
Motdsy July ?'th; Monday Sept 2ls; Monday Nov 10th
Office lS3 South Clark Street, Chicago. ian T.
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rrars OF Youth.

Gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous Debility,
Premature Decay and all the effects of youthful ndiscrstion,
WILL for the sake of suffering humanity send free to oil who
need the recipe and dr.confo making the simpl" RENE.
iy by which he was cucj Sufferers wishing profit by
the advertisers experience do by addressing perfect
confidence, JOHN y. OGDEN, 40 Cednr Ut. New York
II, IL,
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New York Marker.

New York, Fe6 q.
FlouE-Closed 5a1Oc lower, chiefly on medium
and good grades.
Wheat-Nominally lower.
Rye-Quet and unchanged
oats-Dull and heavy at ls@S3c, in store,
for western.
Corn-Dull at $l,e2al ,231. for new mixed,
;aaoat, and 1927 for old mixed western, deliy-
erred.
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THE Markets.

intimated above, every thing in the way Of
sincss in produce is utterly stagnated. All OPP
ations since Monday have been on the very
mallest scale and on Il falling market
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29

Hs s"d OF he Ndes OF france, that n class, they are
Tue lShosomes' IN the world With their rosy checks and
"'ack mar VINO can hep but think so' Dr. vcpau's PHI.
'e' ' 20 make The complexion of healthy and rosy
hugo ladies, Try them. Sold by all Druggst2y INV sep
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29

HARMS FOR SALE.-l6o acres Of first class pra.
Il rio land seven miles north Of the city Of Dixon and
mi from the village of Wo0sung, the Illinois Cent trail
r. all under cultivation and enclosed by good board
fnce, for $4,000 90 Every acrcN this farm first quality Of
pow lai and in good neghborhood there is in the
state. Mostly land having been recently improved.
part of the purchase money reManfor term years,
secured by mortgage on the land. scpl4tf d. CHASE.
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81. Louis Market,

st. Louis, Feb. a.
Flour-Firm, with very small business at un-
changed prices
Whcat-Unchanscd at S25Oa2,6O for winter.
Corn-Quiet at SO9S4
Rye-Firmer. Sales of choice at $1,7Oa1. ~.
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Music Rooms.

Orcr Orioas Book !Hor,, Stp,a STREET.
Miss A. +. MURPHY continues giving instructions in Vocal
and detrimental Music at her her residence. Terms
RetsotaUe Agents in Ottawa Sr the celebrated Steck
Piano." also Pianos Mclodcons Organs &c., by the best
makers. Ottawa. April 90 ,-ls61.
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surgery forIhe EYE and Ear,
DIR. OHM,
tLArE OF ST. LOUIS,

Ana GRADUATE Of the Philadelphia University Of ,.depe
au a"se! "' "i The last eight years given his attention
=" ' "hpo" speciality and prepared treat all dis,
eascr OF t.e eye and cr whether surgical n, o,y, Dos
cons S"tg .'o'n Cataract, Cros, Eye, Tarsal Tumors
Oosufe OF The lear duct, poypus Enlarged Ton.s Ca,,ar
ana MI Diseases OF the head and throat would do well 10 CON
suit the Doctor Examination Free
~ " WI '"''o Dnl" T. over bakery. may4-sp
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ottawa Wholesale 1Iarket.

Ottawa, Feb %.
The weather alone, for the last week, was
enough to account for the unusual dizziness Of
business in our produce market during tho week.
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DARE CIIANCE.-A nrsi class stock Of Dry Goods
III aud Cl,tkng Tor sale great bargain, tbs ner
wishes 10 retire from business Location the best the city
Fine two story building can lease the store r any length
of time. Business established lOr S years.
Adir BOX 80. Morris, Ills.
Feb. 22-3w.
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1OOO 900 Usage HEDGE PLANTS,

100000 o ssas .s.: .sss :,sss !. xps:
Troes to rs DID, embracing ~ varieties Of the hardt
and best for ths clint e Evergreen large stock Norway
Spruce TO feet hyh Scotch Austrian and White Pine,
Arbor Vita lcnock, IArch, &ca Silver Maple Box Elder
Ash Snow BALL. Roses &c G~pes, Currants, Strawberries
and Raspberries all for sn,e. NJ low prices by
Farm Ridge, Oct. ~, 'd,.-6n,os ELMER BALDWIN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29

NATIONAL CITY BANK OF OTTAWA
DRHcfoRs:
HhNh1 lanes. W. C. CHURCHILL
L. H. EANES EDWARD EANES
t,I JOHN D. CATION.
THE CITY BANK o. RAMES, ALLEN 4 Co. hna
transferred It's organization from the State the National
name and style Of ''' '"'
The National CITY Bank Of Ottawa.
Exchange CHICAGO NEW YORK and all thu
principal cities East and West, bought and sold
Exchange on ENGLAND, IRELAND SCOTLAND and
to suit purchasers. " ~
"Otu ava silver bought and sold.
y. :. Revenue stamps Of all denominations con.
stansly on hand and for SALE ~
Also VIII give especial attention the purchase and sale
oil ali classes OF Government Securities, incIud.
Ing the soaled fiveTwsnty and bonds and the
popular Scven!Thirty loan.
We would respectfully solicit of IN.
eons heretofore existing between the City Bank asd il,
patrons and to them well such as NAV favor
s with their business would say able 10 ex.
cnd such facility and accommodation .trust will proys
to them satisfactory and profitable.
EDw ARD EANEs Irsad,nt
l.. H. E,NEs. Wee Pres. W. H. BuIlyy (hs1;sr
Ottawa, Jan. Is, ls6S-y.
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suiOriis;ltiOll.

iho'iHa'"h guaranteed 10 produce uxursnt growth of
'' "p"" S"u h"' OF Deaess face also recipe Tor the
'''"' % f'p''' b'che', Ernp,ions, etc. the skin
leaving the same SOFT clear ami beautiful can h, o,,;,s
without charge by addressing
TIIos. ,. CHAPMAN, CHEMIST,
Shy ll-lysp. s2s broadway. Ma. yn,,
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.For sale anu to isent.

FNO REST-ror term Of years, saiS exchange
Il the east 800 feet OF block 25 Ottawa Avenue, with
house brewery and ice house thereon suitable for residence
and any manufacturing business requiring Apply
r l.. 0REILIY,
el2-tf On premises, to D. Y. Cameron, 2. o. Block
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Special Notirss.
DIE. j. AZ. WALKER,
OOUL IST ND AURIST,
MAY ~ CONSULTED AZ xAx
GElGER HOUSE OTTAWA,

And At all other times at the Dsary for Diseases of the
Eye ard Ear McNickcrs Iheater Building Chicago
Jan. IS, lScS
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No case VIII be received. when there
are amy doubts of cure or Relief.

Onr Terms CASH: hence the money must be with
orders for medicines. 1t cost, from five dollar, thirty dollar
per month, ~ doctor with which includes medicines
R1-Thr Poor will be favored.
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IMPROVED LANDS roR sALE.-1 have for

I WPNVV T. ID ENNTS FVR SAEE.-I hhVe TOT
sale oi the best grain farms in la Sale county, sit.
uated four and onehalt miles southwest of Ottawa 1t con
tans 100 all under good fences and In good state of
cultivation good house, cribs, &c and 1t Is offered at
figures that cannot fi to- suit In the town OF Brookel
have the best stock and grain farm In this county, and can
not be lca In the State of Illinois, contains 400 300
under good fences good dwelling and tenant onse, barn,
&s One OF tbs finest springs Of water that ever Appeared
above ground is this farm Any person wishing to buy
farm will make money Ivy sailing me before purchasing.
have also so 40 lots IN Ottawa for sale very cheap.
Ottawa. Jan. 10, lS67.-u W. T. WHITMORE
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VALUABLE PROPERTY For SALE

"A My House and Grounds the North Buf IA acres
admirably adapted fruit raising and gardening
nearly everything desirable in suburban residence fruit
trees, vines of an Of improved raspberry,
WELL spring, brook groves lawns &c &c Terms opynent
easy. DOT 2S. 81 X. WllITTLESEY.
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TylO THE AFFLICTED
DRS. KNAPP g. SON,

Physichis ana York,
successfully
GU VIC DIS Asses,
Which embraces the hest and approved methods in this
and other countries for hecure all Chronic Diseases They
treat successfully all nervous and Neulsc affections all
forms OScrofua Dyspepsia Diseases the v er
all Skin Diseases ulm mary in its early STAGES
Paralysis Epcps", Salt Rlieum. Headaches, all Heart
Diseases Diseases of Children and .t
Seminal 1yeakness Il sexual Di.emscs
Which carrying thousands to their graves annually
E1 IL AND EAR.
They treat successfully, method all diseases the
EYE and EAR They have had more extensive practice aud
better success IN the treatment OF all AZ
DISEASES OF WOMEN,
Than any other Physicians in America They have cured
women who have been confined to their bed for years
They never fail to
$50. .RHEU MATISM!
In all stages no matter OF how long standing They
ASTHMA returns They have Sure cure for the
distressing disease, llEMM03RI0lDS, OR PILES. They
Cure all Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
all Diseases OF the 71rtpt end L,cngs
CANCERS-They have had extensive practice and won.
dcrn success IN the treatment .; which they cure
without eating them ont using the knife. Let WHO
have Tumor or Swelimgs, red spot lose no time in
having IT attended To- timely treatment may them
from the horrors, suffering and death omen cancer
CArARRH CURED.-Ihey are treating ostarrh ON a new
system which is SIRE cure for tbs disease.
THEIR CONSULTATIONS ir years Lave averaged from five to
thousand year, which gives them experience upur
passed by any, and eQuaed only by few.
We wish 1t distinctly understood that On. KNAPP is as
travelling physician.
He only visits few places lisioty a.conmodato hi,
patients in the country and others who cannot
conveniently visit him in Chicago.
g-Remembor they do not promise all stages of
Disease While all diseases curabe If taken In Season all
stages not Your may be- durable this week not next
to-day, not Tomorrow; hence the danger of delay
No case VIII be received. when There
are any doubts of cure or Relief.
Onr Terms hence the money be with all
orders for medicines. 1t cost, from dollars thirty dollars
per month"; doctor with which includes medicines
R1-1hr Poor will be favored
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0TRAWDERRlES.-A those in want Of Straw.
y berry Plants for fall and spring setting, Of VIM D. Ne
large kind be supplied BY leaving orders at Allen fshes
noxt door south Of Diinmick's Grug store. Aug3-H
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-02-29

NOR SlaE.--One Iron Safe, weighs about fifteen
Il hundred pounds ape067 JOHN STOUT.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-24

lArOrerAeO.
NAY, ALLEN = CO, Wholesale Usocsss. Orders
Ofr ON country merchants promptly niied and ~ shs
,owcst prices - and 50 Randolph street.
DARLINGTON ~ BKHw STIR, tSneccssoTs to 4
n. ThompsonJ " holcsslo Grocsrs, iiA and iie
Water street, Chicago.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-24
verv 1.iEe Sjrown F~lks.

Three lltte girls, aged from four TO six,
"went calling at Springfield, Massachu-
sets, few days ago. Ringing an imagin-
AIRY door bell at the foot of tree, which
they played as one Of thu ladies on their
'1ist.' and supposing themselves to have
been admitted by that individual, the eld-
est Of the callers did up the conversation
after this fashion "Oh, how do you do I
o, yes, it is beautiful day How's Hat
tie It's very lonesome down at our
house, and I'd Ike to layc Hattie come
and stay with me. My husband has to go
to work at 3 o'clock every morning, be.
sides he has taken freak TO sleep alone
lately, and humor him in it. And the
nights arc getting cool now, you knew, and
I'd like to have her come and stay all
night. There sea my husband corning,
and I'll have to say good afternoon. row,
il you don't return this cali soon, shall be
very unhappy. o, Gear he's almost home
and the house is all locked up and every.
thing" And the little lady tripped away
to meet the four>yesr old gentleman who
had lately been indulgiug in that rsprshsn.
sible "freak'
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-24
LEAkR. a BUFF,

| A TToRNEYS AND COUNSELL0RS AT
IL W y. Il. corner of Second and Brady
| streets. Davenport, lows. nov4-dtf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-24
IN BankrWntCY,

In the District Court Of the United States for
the District Of lows
In the matter Of Octavius Cottls, Bankrupt.
To the Creditors Of said Octavius Cottie aHd
oil other persons interested:
ClRS: you ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
y that . petition hes been filed in said Court
By said Octavius Cott!s, of the City Of Clinton,
in eaid District, daily declared . Bankrupt upon
hi. own petition, under the Act Of Congress.
entitled "Am Act to establish . unifor n avs
tenn Of Bankruptcy throughout the United
States" approved March ID, 1857, for . dis
charge. ssd certificate thereof, from oil his
dsbts. provable under said Act, asd that the
hearing on said petition 10 assigned for 10 o.
clock a. N. Of the Is day of October. A. D.,
1858. at chambers, before eaid court st Aeokuk,
IN said District. when and whore you NAV at-
tend and show cause. II any they have, Why
the prayer sfssid petition should not BE- grant
cd
Ysu ere hereby further netiasd that the 6rst
and third uessings Of Creditsrs Of said o.
tsvius Cettle, for the purposes provided In thu
9th and 2sth sections o. the said oct Of Cen.
gress Of March ID, 1867, will BE- held on ths
2esh day Of Oststes, 4. ID. lsee. q Ne heus
Of 10 q cleck A. n, Ct said DAY. bsGse0 tha
hon. n. n. Price. Rssistsr IL BGakruptey, q
bic s@cs, IN NE city Of Davenport. Scott o.
Cnass I Sssvsrs. Atrvs.-senie 1. dSt.tSrr
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-24

Greedy dsesn't seem to be particularly
pleased With the result in Name, 10000
being the smallest number with which hs
would have been contented. He says:
We hear Of prophets more sanguins than
safe, who are predicting that We will carry
New York BY 80, 900 majority, and basin 8
their sceptivs professions on our success in
Maine. Be not misled by any predictions
for which your prophet cannot show bis
figures. Republicans We can afford to Do
content in New York With no largen gain
than has be made in Maine. The Re
publicans carried Maine in 1865 BY y. 6S7
in . vote Of lll,s7S. This exceeds h !.
present majority BY eight per cent. 81 her
present vsts. We. on the other hand, car
risd Nsv York in 1866 BY only 1880 in .
total vote Of 7l7,S4l, err majority ing
Ieso than TIVE per cent. Of our total vote.
If eur vote should fall of like that Of
Maine, eight per cent on the tai vote q
1866, W would lose New York BY 43,7lS
usjority. Therefore. W must do six per
eent. better than xdins.. compared with
1896. or We lose the ate"
The italics IN. mot ours but the 7ribMnss
With such con. ,latory lamentatisn from
the chief organist in our ears. We need not
be disturbed by the piping treble Of West.
srn orators, who wear oil-cloth capes for 70.
gas, and make disordersd speeches in sickly
smelling tanneYiss.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-24

On the 3l.t OF March, 1850 says Eo.
vARD McPMsRson's History Of the Rebellion,
page sol the total debt bearing interest
was 81 .65l. 4l6,8 800.
On the LIST Of August, 1868, the to ldebt
bearing interest was &2,623 .6Ss, 756.
The increase il $772, GOO, O0O!l
On the 3lst Of March, 1855 the annual in
ssrsst was 4l02. $50. 53l. In 1858. it was
1925, 223 ,26S-sn increase Of $4,000, 900.
In 1865, the coin interest WAS $64, 900 900;
it 10 now $l2S. GOO, 0O0-an incrsase Of co.,
90 5000.
If. as is said. 81, 200, Ooo, 900 Of debt is
held abroad, then W are tributary to Europe
t72 100000.
And for this commerce 10 ssranglsd and
the people are taxed.
Tho poor mans tea which in 1861 cost
Is cents, now costs 81 IS.
His coffee, then 9 cents new 40.
His sugar, then 8 cents now 10.
HE rice, then 6 cents, now 10.