The Daily Gazette Monday Morning June 30, 1862 Local Matters A Soldier Dead.-A soldier named Lamon arrived here last Wednesday morning, sick with chronic diarrhoea. He was conveyed to his home in the northern part of the county, where he died Saturday morning. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mr. Skiles, of Conrad Grove, and a member of the Sixteenth Regiment. First Shipment from Memphis.-Mr. George Yapp, of this city, arrived yesterday morning from Memphis, where he has been since before the war. He brought with him six hogsheads of N. O. sugar, the first shipment of any kind received here from Memphis since the blockade began. Mr. Yapp's family, we are told, had not heard from him in a year. Dr. Asa Morgan.-We met this gentleman, surgeon of the Iowa 7th regiment, in our city a day or two since on his return home. After following this heroic regiment through its brilliant engagements, he has at length been obliged on account of persistent ill health, to resign his commission and return to his home at DeWitt. Dr. Morgan is an indefatigable, hard-working physician and it will be difficult to supply his loss to the regiment. Melancholy Case of Drowning.-On Saturday morning, Mr. Fritz Bloomer, a workman at Mr. G. K. Bard's mill, while at work on a raft in front of the mill, discovered the body of a man in the water. At once procuring assistance he got it out, and conveyed it ashore, where it was recognized as the body of Mr. Thomas Temple, gardener, residing near the corner of Main and Fourth streets, whither it was at once conveyed. The coroner held an inquest on the body during the afternoon, Messrs. C. S. Ackley, William Trout, and G. G. Hickox being the jury. We give the more important part of the testimony below. Mary Ann Temple, wife of deceased-Saw her husband last on Wednesday morning, she went away from home that morning, leaving him there; he was absent on her return in the evening; he never slept away from home except occasionally a night; since the opening of spring he had drank more than usual; he had had a small dog, which he frequently played with and fondled, and which subsequently went mad; at that time, Mr. T. had a blister on his hand, through which he fancied some virus had entered his system, and worried a great deal about it. Mr. Temple was 43 years old last March, and was married nineteen years ago in England. He seemed to be out of his mind. She had no reason to suppose he had destroyed himself; they lived happily. John J. Temple, son of deceased, 18 years old-Saw my father about 9 o'clock Wednesday evening; talked with him about half an hour; he was sober then; said he would be home in a quarter of an hour; he took supper that evening at home; my father was afraid he might go mad; he was in the habit of crossing the river by both ferry and bridge. James Humphrey-Saw deceased on Wednesday night about 12 o'clock in John Cortis' saloon; took a drink with him; he appeared under the influence of liquor; left him at the saloon. J. Cortis-Mr. Temple was in the saloon for half an hour after Mr. Humphrey left, said he had to go to Mr. Oliver's next day; was intoxicated when he left; saw him start towards home. R. D. Congdon-Known Mr. Temple since 1856 or '57; saw him Thursday afternoon; thinks it was in rear of Cortis' saloon; is not sure it was not Friday, but thinks it was Thursday. L. Grubbs-Saw Mr. Temple on Thursday morning in my shop; I shaved him; he was sober at that time; have not seen him since; he told me he went over the river on Wednesday. The jury returned a verdict of death by accidental drowning. Democratic County Convention This body assembled at the court House Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of re-electing delegates to their various conventions. Mr. A. H. Davenport, of LeClaire, was chosen chairman, and Mr. J. W. Van Hosen, of Davenport, secretary. R. D. Congdon, W. L. Clark, and Jas. W. Clark were appointed committee on credentials. Seven townships were represented. Allen's Grove, Cleona, Liberty, Blue Grass, and Rockingham had no regular delegates. Persons present were allowed to represent Blue Grass and Rockingham. A motion was adopted to admit as delegates any persons present, known to be 'sound,' belonging to Allen's Grove, Liberty or Cleona township; but owing to the scarcity of Democrats in those townships the invitation was extended in vain. The following delegates were elected to the Congressional Convention. Chas. E. Putnam, Otho S. Mason, J. W. Churchill, Thos. Dermody, H. M. Wetherbee, Simon Barr, G. G. Dennis, Frank Plumer, R. Smetham, Jas. E. Burnsides, Wm. T. Ditloe, George Murray, George H. Parker, G. W. Baker, John Madden, John F. Newman, and Jas. Hogarty. Having now more than was wanted, a motion was made to add the whole county convention, but it was not passed. The following were appointed to the State Convention; D. N. Richardson, Benj. Painter, Frank Plumer, T. T. Dwight, John D. Evans, John F. Newman, Peter Kirker, Chas. P. Disney, M. D. Youman, David S. True, Isaac M. Talmage, Jabez A. Birchard, G. C. R. Mitchell, C. M. Lewis, James Grant and W. L. Clark. The delegates to the convention were allowed to chose substitutes. The convention was dissolved. Keokuk, June 28, 1862 Ed. Davenport Gazette: Will you please insert the inclosed list of articles needed in hospitals, in your paper and greatly oblige. Lucretia Knowles, Cor. Sec'y Sol. Aid Society, Keokuk. To the Soldiers Aid Societies of Iowa: The following is a list of articles needed in hospitals which are not supplied by Government, or not furnished in sufficient quantities to meet the demand: Bed sacks, sheets, pillows, pillow cases, comforts or quilts, socks, blankets, bandages and rags, dressing gowns, slippers, towels, handkerchiefs, shirts, drawers, codfish, dried beef, green tea, nutmegs, sponges, combs, crackers, eggs, butter, dried and canned fruit, cheese, pickles, cordials, prunes, wines, jellies, pepper, white sugar, lemons, oranges, fine soap, pins, needle books, brooms, wash bowls, tincups, reading matter. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project