Daily Democrat And News

THE CITY.
The roads are getting in good condition again, and produce is rolling in rapidly.

TOYS.—Bluff & Co. have elegant variety of toys on hand, which he will sell at astonishing low prices.

FINE.—The weather continues cool but delightful—too much so, we fear, to be of long duration.

LIEUT. TYLER, Adjutant of the 14th regiment, leaves to-day for St. Louis, where his regiment is being reorganized.

ATTENTION, OFFICERS.—For a choice military uniform, call at Cone's, corner Brady and Second streets.

MILITARY MEN, ATTENTION.—If you wish for a uniform and full equipments call on F. P. Erskine, Nickolls' Block.

Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford; assets, 1st May, 1862, $527,260 98; liabilities, $21,500. HENRY B. HOFFMAN, Ag't.

D. W. Van Evera, broker, buys and sells United States Vouchers, State, County and City Warrants, negotiates loans, pays taxes, etc. Office, 3d door below Post office.

Extra copies of the Weekly Democrat and News, containing a vast amount of news and miscellany, for sale at the Counting Room.

FOR THE 20th IOWA.—Six large boxes of sanitary stores were shipped yesterday by United States Express, for the 20th regiment. Dr. Hughes and Mr. J. B. Allen accompany the goods.

Painting Up.—Painters were engaged yesterday in finishing up the outside work on the new State Bank Building. The institution will be ready for occupancy by the 15th of next month.

The 40th.—This regiment passed through the place yesterday afternoon, en route for Dixie, fully armed and equipped, and ready for any kind of a fight that may turn up.
It is a fine regiment.

Runaway.—Dr. Langer's horse ran away again yesterday, smashing up the buggy and ripping his harness to pieces. We think the Doctor would save money if he gave that horse to some one engaged in brick making.

Wadsworth's new store corner of Brady and Second is being rapidly completed. He intends to invite his numerous customers to a feast of fine things at the new place in about two weeks.

Whisler will continue until after the Holidays to sell his goods at old prices. What would be more appropriate for a Christmas present or a New Year's gift than one of those elegant dress patterns.

WHOLESALING.—Wadsworth offers to the country trade rare inducements in way of stock and prices. His stock of staples in the largest in the State, and will be sold very low. He removes to his new store, corner of Brady and Second street, on the 1st proximo.

Make your selections for Christmas at Devoe & Crampton's, Rock Island, and do so at once, while the stock is large and complete. No more appropriate gift could be presented to a young lady than one of those magnificent photographic albums.

Christmas Eve Ball.—Arrangements have been made for a ball on Christmas eve at Davenport's Hall, LeClaire. Mr. Louie Primm will get up the supper, and White's Union Band will furnish the music. Good time may be expected.

Fine Work.—Mr. John Haley, corner of Brady and 5th streets, is turning out some of the finest specimens of work in the boot line we have ever seen in Davenport. He purchases none but the best of stock, employs the most skillful workmen, and of course gives general satisfaction. We bespeak for him a liberal share of the public patronage, believing that he merits it.

More Boots and Shoes.—W.C. Harrah, Second street, opposite Le Claire Row, is constantly receiving additions to his supply of boots and shoes. He particularly invites the attention of the ladies to a superior article of ladies' pebble-calf and goat, double sole, balmoral boots, received yesterday. He has also splendid article of men's kip and grained boots, custom made.

Repudiate.—We must tell the people again that if they ever expect to have a free circulation of postal currency they must take steps to discourage the issuance and circulation of shinplasters. The city is flooded with them, and they cannot be ruled out except by universal consent. This should be tried. The evil is increasing every day, and ought to be strangled before it becomes too strong to be easily managed.

Discharged,—Wednesday 11 o'clock A. M. This being the time set by Justice Blood for the examination of Dr. J. C. Parker, who was charged by the Coroner's Jury with the abduction and seduction of Miss Abby J. Smith, the defendant appeared in court attended by his counsel and witnesses, and there being no evidence which would appear to substantiate either of the above charges, he was honorably discharged by the court from further custody.