HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION. – For order of exercises at the High School this week see advertisement.
NEW SPRING GOODS. – A large arrival at Whisler’s, Dress Goods, Delanes, Prints, &c. &c., at last year’s prices.
CALL IN at Farrand’s and examine one of the best assortments of hats and caps ever introduced into Davenport. For bargains in hats and caps go to Farrands, corner of 2d and Main street.
Mrs. KENKEL takes a benefit at the German Theatre this, Monday, evening, when she will appear in the comic opera of ‘The Night Queen,’ and Miss Clara Kenkel will appear in a fancy dance.
UNCLE SAM’S HORSES. – Fifty one of these quadrupeds were knocked off under the hammer on Saturday. They brought $2,979, being an average of a little over $58. About thirty more remain unsold, and these will be offered this morning at 11 o’clock. So now is the last chance for those desirous of investing in Government ‘stock.’
THE meeting of Germans at Billz’s Union Hall on Saturday evening, went off every quietly. Mr. P. B. Harding was chairman and Mr. H. Hambach, secretary. The following nominations were made: For mayor, Geo. H. French; for clerk, Henry Mittelbuscher; for marshal, O. S. McNeil. No nomination was made for treasurer.
WARD MEETINGS. – The Republicans of the various wards must not forget their meetings this evening. Good men can easily be found in every ward in our city for Aldermen and such ought to be selected. Every tax-payer is directly interested in the election of capable men as Aldermen, and the first requisite to their election is their nomination. See then, that our very best citizens are placed in nomination this evening.
SPRING. – Saturday was an earnest that spring had fairly opened upon us. The day was the most delightful of the season, and a close observer could almost see the early plants pushing up out of the ground. Tulips, dicentras, phloxes, rhubarb, etc., pushed up their stalks in all directions and the buds on the lilacs, and other early flowering shrubs, began to swell as the warm sun caused the sap to rise. Spring is fairly upon us, and we hope to see a continuation of such lovely days as Saturday.
THE FIRST BOAT. – The river finally became clear of ice, except close to the shores, during Friday night last. Saturday morning, the Fred. Lorenz blew her whistle announcing her approach, and at 8 o’clock she arrived at the steamboat landing. This is the latest opening of navigation since 1856. We quote from the Directory of that year:
“The ice first moved on the Rock Island chain March 22d, and continued to move at intervals until the 28th, when all crossing ceased; and on the 29th P. M. the channel was cleared. On the 30th, the ferry boat commenced running, although the shore was ice-bound.”
“The first arrival was the La Clede, from St. Louis, April 3d. The Fire Canoe was the first boat from St. Paul, April 30th.”
This year, all crossing ceased on the 18th. The ice gorged on the Rapids on the 25th. – On the 29th the channel was clear to St. Louis. The ferry boat came over yesterday, but was unable to make her regular trips on account of the great accumulation of ice on both shores. She will probably commence running to-day. The river closed December 27, 1861, and remained so 91 days, or three days less than the winter of 1855-6.
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONG CONVENTION. – The republicans of Davenport met in numbers at the Court House on Saturday afternoon last, as per notice, for the nomination of candidates to be supported for city offices at the election to be held on Saturday next. On motion Dr. Thos. J. Saunders was called to the chair and L. C. Burwell and W. H. Fleming appointed Secretaries. The chairman announced the object of the meeting. There being but a single candidate named for each of the officers of mayor, Treasure and Clerk, the gentlemen whose names stand at the head of our local columns, were nominated respectfully by acclamation. There being three candidates for Marshal, Messrs. O. S. McNeal, E. W. Baker and W. B. Kerns the meeting proceeded to an informal ballot, which resulted as follows: O. S. McNeal 61, E. W. Baker 145 and W. B. Kerns 37 votes. E. W. Baker having 47 votes over all others was unanimously declared the nominee of the convention. On motion the following City Central Committee was appointed by the chair for the ensuing year, when the meeting adjourned: D. L. Shorey, Chr. Kauffman, John Yantis, I. M. Gifford and Ernst Claussen.
Previous to the Motion for an informal ballot it had been moved that a regular ballot be had for the candidate for Marshal, and that the polls be kept open for that purpose until 5 o’clock; but when the majority for Mr. Baker was ascertained to be so large, it was moved that without further ado he be declared unanimously the nominee. There is no doubt that had the polls been kept open until 5 o’clock the result would have been the same, but still we favored that measure from the fact that it would have given more general satisfaction. As it was, there were some who seemed to think the process rather summary, and they were right; but as it was the decision of the meeting and ample time was given for objections, no one could afterward entertain a reasonable objection. In the irritation of the moment a few expressed the determination to support the Democratic nominee in preference to Mr. Baker. We hope there is no republican in our city whose principles hang so loosely around him as to do that; we don’t believe it. This is not a contest for men, but for principles, and the Republicans have more at stake now than since the organization of their party. Some may think it a small matter whether the officers of our city be Republican or Democratic, but those best acquainted with political matters know that men even in as humble position as city officials, wield an immense influence, and not unfrequently change the political complexion of a county. In a republic the majority rules and good citizens, when they find themselves in the minority, should lay aside their personal predilections, if they have any, and submit to the will of the greater number.
ELECT YOUR SECRETARIES TO-NIGHT. – The Republicans of the various Wards are requested to remember that in addition to the regular Ward Committees to be chosen to-night, a Secretary should be elected for each Ward, who by virtue of such election will be its representative in the Executive Committee of the Scott County Republican Club. This committee is composed of one person from each township in the county and one from [each] Ward in this city, it is therefore very important that the right men should be chosen. Do not let the subject be forgotten to-night.
INPROVEMENT. – The walls of the old Wesley Chapel are being torn partially down, preparatory to conversion into a double dwelling house. As friend Forest observes, he intends to ‘convert a whole church.’
WARD MEETINGS.
FIRST WARD.
The Republicans of the First Ward are requested to meet on Monday evening at 7 ½ o’clock, at Langlecner’s store on Second street, opposite French and Davies’ saw mill, to nominate a candidate for Alderman, to be supported at the regular city election.
CITIZENS.
SECOND WARD.
For the purpose of nominating an Alderman, will be held on Tuesday, April 1st, 1862, at the hour of 8 o’clock p.m., at the house of Hans Boerm.
H. H. ANDERSEN,
FRANCIS OCHS,
Ward Committee.
THIRD WARD.
The Republicans of the Third Ward, city of Davenport, are hereby requested to meet in caucus at the Court House, on Wednesday evening, April 2d, 1862, at 7 ½ o’clock, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Alderman, to be supported at the ensuing city election. By order of,
E. W. BAKER,
WM. POOLE,
H. MITTELBUSCHER,
Third Ward Committee.
FOURTH WARD.
The Republicans of the Fourth Ward, city of Davenport, are hereby notified to meet in Caucus at the City Hall, on Monday evening, March 31st, at 7 o’clock, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Alderman, to be supported at the regular city election.
CHAS. H. ELDRIDGE,
L. C. BURWELL,
G. W. McCARN,
Ward Com.
FIFTH WARD.
The Republicans of the Fifth Ward are requested to meet this evening at the Pennsylvania House, at 7 ½ o’clock, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Alderman, to be supported at the coming city election.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
SIXTH WARD.
The Republicans of the Sixth Ward will meet at the School House in East Davenport on Monday evening, the 31st inst. at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Alderman.
TH. J.SAUNDERS,
Secy’ Ward Club.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Monday Morning, March 31, 1862, p. 1
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