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GEO. L.. Oui>T.

,IrUOLESALE Il RETAIL DEALER IN
w all kinds OF Tobacco, Cigars aud Snnt,
Pipes, Clgar-Cases, portmonnaleS' Tobacco
Bnyes &c. The best brands nj Havana Cigars
F,ue.Cut Chewing, Plug aud smoking robaccos,
always on hand Illinois street, opposite DcNoe
\ Champions, Rock Island, III.
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!. =. PRESCOTT.

rrORNEY ~ COUNSELLOR 1T LAW
\ solicitor IN Chancery, Real Estate and Col
Getting Agent, Moline.
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ARTESIAN WELL PUMPS.

THE subscriber has purchased the right to
manufacture and sell Christian Beeier's Douoie
nd Snple-Acting Arteslan Well Pump, and Is
now prepared to answer all orders tor the same
The pump Is new invention and superior 10
any now in use. 1t is proof against frost, ana
can be used as fire engine, or to water gardens
Throws a steady stream, and at great distance.
For deep drilled wells 1t is the very best IN
use. Also for railroad stations, or for mining
purposes.
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ltAMILY GROCERY AND PROV lsloN
L STORE Produce bought ana sold Note
III the vest c1rnrr NJ orleans aud otter streets
the Green Corner,
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Alex, r., SHANDER,

GENERAL Commission and Forwarding
n Merchants Dealers IN salt, Hydraulic Ce'
nrnt, Coal, Lime, Nc., leyee, Rock Island, III.
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PHIL. HEM, ST.,

HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL
PAINTER, Is now prepared, at his shop,
next door to Glockhot's, Illinois street, to exc
c,ie WIN ncatness and dispatch all orders IN the
Painting, Glazing, and Paper Hanging Line, aud
II the most reasonable prices, Call aud give HIM
,,,,I mch2!twbm
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WAR MOCK * KELLY,

MANUFACTURERS Of Soap and Can
VI dies, RocK Island, III. Cash paid tor Tai
low and Grease.
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u AwLEb

!. B. HAwLEb, D. l. WILLIE
HAWLEY * WELLS,
1 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Rock Island, Ill.
I Office in Bailey and Boyle's Block.
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j. VI. MOORE,

lIvuOLESALE Il RETAIL DEALER in
w Hardware. Cutlery, irsn, Nails, Window
,;las., sc, oorner of Illinois and Buhal" streets,
Rock Island, Ill,
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business Cards.
j. J. BEtRDSI.EN'
WILLIAM sIIEtREK,

4 TTORNEY 4 COU NSELLOR AT LAW.
\ Office ~ the Court House, Rock Island
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ArteSian Wells Bored

at short notice, and reasonable terms. Al
work warranted to give satisfaction. Address,
c. L. MERRILL,
Rock Island, Illinois.
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TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscrib-
Y er purchased at tax sale on the 2Sth day OF
June, 1861, at Rock Island, the following dcscrb-
ed town lots and lands
ID frac " or sec 81 tp d e, i acres.
w trac n W qrscc 81 tp q e, oacres.
Seswqr sec 81 tp q e, 40 acres,
81 +! qr sec ! tp IS 2 e, 40 acres
w NV or sec 3, tip II e, 50 acres.
In nj tracne or sec ! tp - e, 20 acres
80 fronts swpts ar sec "a tp 1911 e.
Meme or sec % tp 10 % acres
NJ 23rd acre sec % tp 10 c,
~ eqr sec 6 tip 10 , e, - 20.l00 acres
IS acres ar sec 30 TIP 10 , c, 20 acres
s! lot 3, block 10, IN the town OF Port byron,
The time of redemption Of the same will expire
on the 2sth day OF june 1863
n. BELCHER.
Port Byron, Dec 10, 1861.
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GO lndrI lUu,Ap,a hunted uumurrui spec
laI notices wrllh"lg'cUyd At l0ccnts p"ruuc cscl
Insertion.
, 1862-01-16
a Singular Vision.

Il Is constantly urged, among other objections
to the crediblty Of supernatural apparition,,
that the names Of the witnesses have singularly
aud saspiclously disappeared- you find
them. upon investigation, substantially thus: A
very worthy gentleman who told very intelli-
gent lady, who told somebody else, who told the
individual who finally communicated the Incl
dent to the world. There are, however, as Just
intimated, instances in which such ambiguity is
altogether wanting. Among these Is one 20 wen
authenticated by well known Witnesses Of nm
doubted veracity, that, having never before been
published, venture TO relate il here.
My informant was Professor Tholouch, Of
Halle University, the most eminent living theolo
gian 10 Germany, and the principal ecclesiarch
of the Prussian church. He preiaced the ac-
count BY assuring me that il W Is received from
the lips Of DeWetie himself Immediately after
the occurrence-that DeWette was an intimate
personal friend, plain, practical man, Of re-
markably clear and vigorous intellect, with no
more poetry and Imagination 10 bis nature than
just sufficient TO keep him alive--in q word,
that he would rely upon his coolness Of judg-
ment and accuracy Of observation under any
possible combination Of circumstances, as con-
hdently as upon those Of any man IN the world.
DR.. DeWette, tho famous German Biblical
critic, returning home one evening between 0
and 10 o'clock, was surprised, on arriving uppo-
site the house in which he resided, TO see bright
light burning IN his study. II fact, he was
rather more than surprised, for he distinctly re-
membered to have extinguished the candles
when he went out, an hour or two previously,
locked the door and put the key in his pOrket,
which, upon feeling for il, was stilithere paus
ing moment To wonder by what means and
for what purpose any one could have entered
tho room, he perceived the shadow Of person
apparently occupied about something in . re-
mote corner. Supposihg il 10 be a burglar en-
ployed In rilling his trunk, he was upon the
point Of alarming the Police, when the man adj
Vancgd 10 the window, into full view, as u Tor
the purpose Of looking into the street. u was
DeWette hinselli-the scholar, author, proles-
sOr-his height, size. figure. stoop-his head,
his lace, his foatnrcs, eyes mouth, noae,
chin. every one-skuli-cap, study -sOwn, neck
dc. all. everything; there was no misiaking
him, no deception Nhatrvcr; tiicfe stood Dr.
DeWstte in his oWn hhsaIy. and he out IN The
slrVei, ,--9hy, he must be sOnlgbOdy else The
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Wanted to be Married.

Some time since q little incident transpired in
the town Of Sandy Hill, N. T., which afforded
some amusement to the spectators at the time,
and furnished food for considerable gossip there's
after. II occurred in church on one Of those
quiet afternoons when all the world seems to
drop asleep--when the flies buzz lazily on the
narrow panes and the dog lies on the door stone.
II Is about man who wanted to be married in
church. .uh yl8 i 3fl
The afternoon service had ended and the con-
gregation were arranging themselves for the ben
edictiOn; when, to the great astonishment and
manifest interest Of the worshppers, the good
parson descended from the pulpit to the desk be-
low, and said, in a calm, clear voice:
Those wishing to be united in the holy bonds
Of matrimOny will now come forward" n14
A deep stiffness instantly fell over the con-
gregation, broken only by the rustling Of the
silk, as some pretty girl or excited matron
changed her position to catch the first view Of
the couple to be married. No one, however,
arose, or seemed the least inclined to rise.
Whereupon the worthy clergyman, deeming his
first notice unheard or misunderstood, repeated:
Let those wishing to be united in the holy
bonds Of matrimony come forward"
Still no one stirred. The silence became al
most audible, and a painful sense Of awkward
ness among those present was felt, when young
keuueHau, Muo OcSuP'eu y facens ssot ~ VIZ
broad aisle during the service, slowly arose, and
deliberately walked to the foot Of the altar. lie
was good looking and well dressed but no female
accompanied his travels. When he arrived
within respectable distance OF the clergyman,
he paused, and, with q reyerent bow, stepped TO
one side Of the aisle, but neither said anything
nor seemed at all disconnected at she idea Of
being married alone. 1lns
The clergyman looked around for the bride,
whom he supposed was yet to arrive, and At
length remarked to the young gentleman in an
under tone: af M
The lady, sir, is dilatory" a sudai
Yes, sir"
Had We not better defer the ceremony e
think not Do you suppose she wih DC
, 1862-01-16
Brother GILES and the Referees.

The Boston Commercial Bulletin gives the fol-
lowing anecdote as having occurred at Charl-
mont, Mass, some years ago, by way Of illus
trating the satisfaction with which decisions in re-
feree cases are often received:
One Mr.. Giles, man Of strong natural sense,
and endowed with more than a common shave
Of wit and sarcasm, was frequently before the
Courts in matters Of civil suit. The patience Of
the Court having become exhausted, they turned
Giles's case over to referees.
G'n the occasion to which we refer, the referees
were Deacon White, Squire Taylor and Captain
Rudd-three Of the most prominent men in town.
The case was perplexlng one, and occupied q
considerable time, resulting at last In decision
adverse TO Giles. When this decision was
reached and it became necessary TO call In the
parties, good Deacon White arose and said:
any friends, we are all aware Of the impetu.
Gus character Of brother Giles, and we must ex-
pect to hear much strong denuneiaiion and per
sonal abuse; let US be contented with having
done our duty, and receive his abuse in Chris
tian spirit"
The door was then opened, and brother Giles
was called In with other parties Deacon White
announced the decision thus:
Brother Giles, we have sat longand patiently
on this case we have cndeavored to do our
duty; and we have viewed the whole matter
we trust prayerfnlly-and regret that our sense
Of justice and right compels US 10 decide against
you"
Then followed the delivering Of the papers,
tho bill Of costs, and the referees reclined back
IN their chairs TO await the expected storm.
Gilcs-who, when occasion suited, cnuld be the
most polite Of gentlemen-stepped back with
quiet dignity and ease, lifted his hat and bowed
very graciOusly in acknowledgment Of the ardu
Gus services Of the referees, aud retired towards
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The first Tiers Of Maine found, besides silsred
faced owners, other and abundant sources Of
annoyance and danger The majestic fnr-sfa.
which then waved where now Is heard the hum
Of business, and where \ thousand villages stand,
we're then the homes Of innunlcrable wild and
savage animals Often at night was the farmer
aroused out Of sleep BY a noise without, which
told that bruin was stofming the sheep-pen or
pig-sty, was laying violent paws upon some
unlucky calf-,and often, on . cold winter even
ing, did they roll large log against the door
and with beating hearts draw closer around the
fre. rs the dismal howl Vf the wolf echoed
through the woosls The wolf was the most
ferocious, boodshisty but cowarily of al, rarely
attacking man. unless driven BY severe hunger,
and seeking bis victim with the utmost pcrtinac-
iiy. The incident here related occurred 10 the
early history Of Biddeiord.
A resident al thar place, Mr.. h., was one
autumn evening engaged IN Filling trees 1t some
distance frnu, the house. His little son, eight
wears old. was in the habit, while bis mother was
busy with household cares, Of running out into
the fields and woods around the honsr, and often
eoing where his Ether was at work. One day,
aller The frost bud robbed the trees Of their ioli
are. the father leit bis work sooner than usual
ana started home. Just on the edge uf the
flrest he saw curious pile Of leaves without
sloppine to think what had made Il. he cau-
to,isly removed the leaves, when, what was bits
astonishmehtt to nnd bis own darling boy lying
there sound asleep. Twas but the work Of
moment 70 take up the little sleeper, put IN bis
place A small log, carefully replace the lcaycs'
and conceal himself among the bushes. After
waiting there short time, he heard VOLTS dis
sant howl. quickly followed BY another, al the
woods seemed alive with the fearful sounds.
The howls came nearer, and in few minubs .
large. eaunt, savage-looking wolf lcaped into the
opening, closely Gollowed By the whole pack.
Theieader sprang directly on the pile Of leaves
and in an instant scattered them n every dlrec-
ton. Soon as he saw the deception, his look o.
llerceness aud confidence changed to that Of
most abiect fear. He shrank back. covered 70
the ground. and passively awaited bis late lor
the rest, ehraged by the supposed cheat, iell
upon him, tore him 10 pieces, and deyonred hun
o., the spot. when they finished their comrade.
they wheeled around, plunged into The forest and
disappeared; within Eve minutes Of their nrst
appearance not wolf was to be seen. ihe
excited Gather pressed the child to his bosom,
and thanked the kiud Providence which led him
there 10 save Ills iear boy. The boy, after play
ing I'M he was weary, bad laid down and lalen
aSeep. and in that situation the wolf bad found
him And covered him with leaves. until be could
bring his comrades TO the FEAST; but himself
had furnished the repast. i, l
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"Think no more Of It, old fellow" said Hartley,
"let us all go and have ramble in the woods
before we break up for vacation"
The boys, one and all, followed Jemson's ex-
ample, and then set out for the woods. What a
happy day it was. a4
Boys and girls, never despise another who may
be more plainly clad than yourselves. There is
many noble heart undera el-patched garment,
II you are tempted to look scornfllly upon one
in poor or plain dress, think Of Master Edward
Hartley, the brave boy, and his gold medal.
, 1862-01-16


Sir Isaac Newton, one evening y NIrIt|. I.l'-
ing i extremely cold. insline.ife|7 drew 1'1
chair very close % The CRATE, 10 which lIo bad
been recently lighted BY degrees uhe Ore BE-
ing completely kindlcd, Sir Isaac ic|l The Il.I
intolern6ly intense. and rang bis bsll viii u|-
usual violepce. Johnqag not q ha1l ~ 'I1
last made bis Appearance. BY The time a'I I'.1q
CRATE, you lazy rascalir exclaimed Sir Isaac n
q tone Of irritation very uncommon 9Th H1l
amiable and placid philosnphol; remove DO
CRATE ere am burned 10 death !"
Please your honor, might you rather draw
back your chart Nid John, . lille raf.|sl.
sUpoa my word, said Sir Isnac, smiling,
never thought Of that"
Az Enelishman and Yankee beng onca h
promiscuons compeny, the former was 20 much
struck with some old air sung BY lAo latter |h1I
he asked for Tie name OF Il.
20, nothing but The tune the old COW died
on" was the response Is
!. You don't deceive me 10 DAT WI, sild |l'
Englishman. q 4.
"What's thatt' said his compinIoA.
arhat's the tune Old Bun ditd on vas he
very prompt reply. No further quellonl NlIt
An honest farmer was invited . attend
party 1t The village opposite The sqalIt's ona
evening, where tlIoTu WAS muHlc, vocal and u|
strumental On the fDlloWing morning. h1 n11
one of the gueHs, who said - ..
"weIl, farmer, how did yon enjoy youI4I
last nightl Were not the qnaflstss txc.t1li n
a Why, really, sir. can't sly, replied he NI
mer; "for did not lasts them; but ihc rnN
chops were nice"
Aluckless undergraduates o. CanhIii ,I'|t
- 4 r. = =. a L.
, 1862-01-16

A clergyman who hiss the care of parish.
during a season Of prutFacted drought, prayed
very earnestly for rain. AZ Tie close Of the
service, one of his parishioncrs approached him
and excisiuicd, Why, Mr. A., how come you
10 pray Cor raint DO yoa kHpw that H.'st o. o.
are in the midst oi harvest, and that ram would
be iqjarions to rs just now dry as q eesiainlY
isg1
40 YES. vst,iri ille pEeacher. :" Know al
tb.i, h,,i ii.ru, Drothsr h.. have int ncsn :
6cld ul tarnips, and prayed ioI ruin on ny O1n
OHn aceounti"
, 1862-01-16
Three Things
which Good wives should be Like and Not Like.

Good wives to snails should be akin
Always their houses keep within;
But not to carry, Fashions hacks,
All they are worth upon their backs.
Good wives, like city clocks, should chime,
Be regular aud keep the time;
But not, like city clocks. aloud
Be heard BY all the vulgar crowd.
Good wives like echoes still should do,
Speak but when they are spoken To-;
But not like echoes, most absurd,
Have forever the las' word.
, 1862-01-16
The RED Rose.

AZ eFst In Eden's blIssful bOWera
Young I've surveyed her countless nowers,
An op'nlng rose, Of purest white,
She marked, with eyes that beamed delight;
Its leaves she kissed, and straight Il drew
From bsauty's lip the Vermeil hue.
, 1862-01-16

"YOu have seen
Sunshine and rain At once her smiles and tears
Were like better day: those happy smiles
That played on her ripe lip seemed not ~ know
What guests were In her eyes; which parted thence
As pearls from diamonds drOpp'd."
, 1862-01-16

Wssk sdidlsd non N parts Of Pussi Sound.
cIlAs. Pnos11l. Psspasss..
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-01-30


eX Senator JoHN SHERMAN, of Ohio, since
he got into the United States Senate, has been
guilty of some singular Inconsistencies, to call
them by no harsher name. "He,, rebuked BY
speech" says the the State Journal, the Presi-
dents suspension Of the habeas corpus act, at
the extra session of Congress, and Immediately
thereafter voted to lsgalize the Presidents act
in SO doing. Itappears also from the same au-
thority, that when the confirmation Of MIR. CAM
ERoS's nomination as Minister TO Russia was
before the Senate, SHERMAN was conspicuous
for the prngency of his remarks on CAMERON;
for the honorable confirmation of whose nomi-
nation he afterward voted. 5
The Joarnnl commends highly the endow-
ment of Senator SHERMAN (which enables him
to give both sides of every important question
the full benefit of his senatorial abilities" It
describes him, senatorially speaking, as a du-
plea homo or double man, and thinks that as
such, be should be entitled to double distinc-
tion and double pay.
If the Journal is right in its estimation of
SHERMAN, there will be no need of sending an
other Senator from Ohio on the expiration of
BEN. WADE's term, as SHERMAN will supply the
place of two.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-01-30
What the Legislature is Doing.


The Columbus Journal of late date, tells
the story in this wise.-"Their sessions consume
the sum total of four hours each day-and their
pay happens to be- just as many dollars per
day each as are the hours they spend From
these data we presume that a tolerably correct
calculation as TO the daily amount required for
the pay Of member6 is not beyond the arithuie-
tic of most Of the members themselves. To
this add expenses of clerks. sergeants, pagss
and incidentals, and the daily expense of the
house is not short of $4OG. And this is $l0O
per hour for their working hours. Now this
retrenehins body spent, the other day. about
two hours of its time in sntrenching themselves
by retrenehing and actually succeeded, at an
expense of only two hundred dollars; in saving
the State full one hundred and fifty dollrs--
which they took away from the little Messen
ger Boysl For this trenchant display of re-
trenchmentth people ought to be hugely thank
full-the more SO, as the same retrenching body
forthwith elected commissioner of spitioons"
and at the same time moved to abolish the Office
of Commissioner of Schoolsl And the wonder
yet remains that, in their retrenchpent spasms,
they did not deyolve the 'Spittoon Department,
as they propose to do the School Department,
upon the Secretary of State!
Oh, is it not time there was an insurrection. a
rebellion, an earthquake. or something else that
would rid OHIO of the little minds, and corrupt
souls who get into and control her Legislative
bodies. .. ...-a
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-01-30

SENATOR BsrGzr.-Ths Indianapolis Journal
processes to have information that BRreHr Of
Indianapolis disapproves the action Of the Sth o.
January Convention. We DO not think it pos.
sible that the information is reliable. 1t ID
true the treason Of that day was rather oper
for man who loves to delvs in the dirt, and
work under cover of darkness, but that he
would have the courage to denounce it is ex.
pecting of him an exhibition of straight for.
ward conduct of which he is incapable. BRleH1
hasn't more faithful co-laborers in the world
than JoHx G. DAVIS, who doesn't believe in de.
eency or English Grammar. and JoHs PETIT
who has no faith in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence. @ &
We hope Senator BHreHr will get his deserts
by being expelled from the U. S. Senate. "A
resolution of the kind is now before that body,
SuxNEn and LANE of Indiana have spoken up.
on It and under their thrusts the miserable
traitor squirmed and wriggled without doing
his OWE cause much justice.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-01-30

Some of the boys in the 10th regiment
write home that they were within sixteen miles
of Somerset, at the time of the late fight there,
and could hear the booming of the cannon very
distinctly. They were put on "double quick
in order to have haad in the fight but arrived
too late, the fox having been bagged; but not
too late to participate with their fellow soldiers
in the rejoicing over the victory.
The 10Th is for the present stationed at Som
erset where letters Will be directed.
The 65th Reg, SHEnMAN's Brigade, is at Leb-
anon, KY.
Letters written to members of Capt. SPEr-
Giles CO., will be addressed to Cumberland,
Mary land, Tor the present.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-01-30

FGen. BUELL. seems to be a true military
man. Making war is his profession, and he
does not trouble himself much about the art of
peace and the science of demagoguery. Itwas
his opinion. when taking command of our for
ces in Kentucky. that enough had been done in
the way Of proclamations. So he has omitted
all literary efforts. He has continued to tram
saet business without elaborate general orders,
and has issued an order three lines in length
prohibiting proclamations in his Department.
He takes no part in the discussions as to the
cause of the war. He says he does net know
what it is abont, but he does know it is his du.
ty to fight for his Government, and whip the
enemy Ii he can ai
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-01-30

a Secretary Stanton has taken hold of his
Department with yigor that indicates IN in
tention to do something. Four days in the
week are to be given exclusively to business
connected with service in the field. one to Sem
ators and Representatives, and one to civilians
having business with the Secretary. requiring
personal interviews
We are greatly pleased with the recommen-
dasion Of the Secretary. that action on all pend
ing army appointments be suspended till
March LIST. No additional appointments will
be made before that time. The field is to be
left clear for promotions for gallantry. There
was herd Of tenth-rate politicians dragging
after Cameron for Brigadier Generals Commits
sions, and they felt alarmed when they heard
OF the appointment Of Stanton. Their troubles
are over now. If they wish to be Brigadiers
they must enter the army and be promoted for
meritcrious service.