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THE SpEGlFIG pILL.
SPECIFIC REMEDY FOR
SpermatOrrlCa, or Seminal Weakness.

inns is the only remedy for Scrudl DebiIjtv.
lmpotcncg, MerHRy, Sc, which has the nnnrovs
OF the medical profession. Its success has beer
most extraordinary --efecung cures in cases
"hcre all other methods Of treatment had f,lIed
One to SIX boxes of the SPECIFIC PILL, viii nor
mahehtIN cure any case OF Seminal Wcakness ar
ITS resulting lmPotency, ho,ccrer aggrarats5
whether constitutional, or arising from abuse q,
eLCcSS.
IMPORTANT MEDICAL TESTIMONY.
" have used your Specific Pal IN manv cascs
OF NPtrmdto'rhea, and with thcmoH yeytect S,,r.
cess J. MlLToN SANDERS, NJ. D. LID"
We believe 1t to be as near Specific as any
medicine can be. We have cured many ssrer.s
cases lr'h from SIR to ten doscs' Tr. b. Kern
american Jour Of Med. Science.
- have found them al that coulf be gcsjrs9
lHeir effect has been truly wonderful.
T.. T. DIcKEF, VI. D."
Va This Is not Homeopathic Remedy. mo,
is 'here any mercury or other deeter,ous Inyrsd.
tents combined with IT,
PHce 5 per box; SIX boxes for s.. bv mail oro.
pau for sale at the sole General Depot in the
United states by F'' ~ ''e
j. WINCHESTER, St John Street, NY.
dec23Wly ~
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DAVENPORT POST OFFICE
MAI ARRANGEMENTS.

Ea'pH NIL Via {. x X. /. X. k.-CIoses at
O'Clock a 10; closes at /! O'Clock m; arrives at
10 O'Clock N; arrives at :! O'Clock N, sun
DAYS excepted.
Western MlH.--NIa ". Il VI. Il. R.-Closcs at
&! O'Clock q M; arrives at O'Clock IN, sundays
excepted.
Nrttra NlH-Na LYONS & Camanch e.
Close, 81 e O'Clock = m; arrives at O'Clock p N.
AYr't.E MW. VA Dewitt Il Maqaokcta.--
Close, SUNDAY, TUESDAY and Thursday Al u'cioch
? 10. arrives Tuesday, Thursday and saturday at
tv'1.ugk II.
Route 80. l0g77-N.a Blue Grass, ctc-CIoscs
Monday, Wednesday and Friday al O'Clock IA;
ARRIVES Tuesday, Thursday and saturday at o.
clock IN.
Route No. logis-Nia Tpton-Closcs Tuesday
and Friday } O'Clock IN; arrives Tuesday and
Friday a L. O'Clock N.
Southern Nlu-Nl Burlington * Kookuk--
Closes sunday Tuesday and Friday at 9 O'Clock
p ~; arrives Monday Wedncsda! and Friday at
O'Clock IN.
Route ~. I0JI7-vA BufIlIo-Closes Friday
az O'Clock N; arrives Saturday at o clock
p N.
Route No. l0JJ0-yla Annamosa Il Walnut
Fork,-C .oses Thursday at J.! III; arrives Thurs
day at a! IN.
HJ"s--oMCe open at : O'Clock d IN; closes at
O'Clock p III. Uhcc open on Sunday from t.
10 o'l.ocaa ~.
- As the pruc pal MAIDS are carried by rail
road. ali the time as stated 10 the above notice,
WI bc K tlLkOAU RI III, the COCK IA the sup
erHtcItcurs office, VI. = NJ. depot. being the
standard, CiIAS. II, ELDKiDGE, =. NJ.
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Diseased Horses and Cattle

require restoration Of lnscnSIble pcrspIritIon.-.
SloahS Fever Antldotc, Condition Powder. =,
certain Blood Purifier. 1t never rltls Ia lnoson
the SAN, cleanse the water, create an apn,t,t.
ana Is positive cure for Coughs, Colds SIM
Compliant, Founder, Dstempcf, aud carries of
botts and Worms, and may be- gwen at any time
ana under all circumstances with perfect safety.
Ohe package VI the Powders and a bottle of IN,
ointment "lll perfectly cure recent Founder IN
six or eight days, without leaving the least effect
IN the feet la Horse Dlstempcr, they wall aIlay
the fever and promote healthy termination of m.
disease, one Powder and part of bot,l. of
Ointment, val, IN all cases, cure the Horn Bis
temr'fIna co" tw"arc sometimes required for.
Walter H. Sloan, the Original dlscoyrrcr of I'M.
ruI! valuable medicine, stlIl has the sole super
VISION OF It's manufacture, but orders should be
cent to has son, oscar b. Sloan, - South Water
Street Chicago l., who will promptly sappIy the
demand Tor ihc'" popular and truly great mcd,-
CluCs.
Ihoy are sold by all dealers IN Medicine Sold
whoiesa,c aud retail at Manufacturers prices, by
Vi! Druggists. mchljtwnwiy
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Mraita.
DR.. HooFlAND's
BALSAMIC CORDIAL,
FOX THE SPEEDY CURE or
Coughs
COLTS, IRHusnsa.
I'GEP, H0dFSeHtSS, BToacLitu
f"f"WoH'd' DSedseN " TIE BOp.h
"''"s JIO~ 'o'9, Mc'Pieai Consumption, and
jor me TehP and " posublel '"'
careW patients IN adrqaeed
stages W The latter
disease.
The BsI-amlc Cordial is entirely a yuo,oIJo
production, combining the healing propcrtics nC
the Balsam, with the InVtgoratng qualities of p,
Cordial, producing a combination 50 well adapted
t0the purposes intended, that there are few eases
81 disease "tch "il not al an early period sue
cumb 10 It's healing aud IIlc-glviug properties
for ages, has the treatment of pulmonary dl.
seasos occupied the greater portion oi the atten-
ton oi the scientific of the medical world but
hohe acquired more emlncnCe IN his treatment ui
those diseases, than the celebrated Prusslan, Dr.
iiooiland, the originator Of the Balsamls Cordial.
his III. "asdo'oted to the production of remedies
that would stand unryalled, How well he has
Sut'''u'" 49, American people are able to Judge:
ana W. lively assert, that no PREPARATIONS
that haN. ever been placed before them, have
conferred the same amount Of benefits ON suffer
ing humanity, or have elected SO many commend
al4h' from all classes of society, as the remedies
OF Dr. iiooiidnd, prepared by DR.. c. NJ. Jackson 4
Co., Of Philadelphia.
The Cordial is designed fora class of diseases
more general and more fatal than any other to
winch the people OF this country are subject
those spflnglHg from "Aiighi coli." Tina. cmin-
cnt authority. Dr. Bell, SAYS; civil not say that
Colds are TO our inhabitants what the Plague and
lHIOW F'reF are To those OF other countries; but
can aver confidently that they usher N diseases oil
greater completely aud mortality than these
latter"
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ARMY ENDORSEMENT.

We have received large number of letters from
army surgeons officers and privates who have de-
rived benefits rom the use of RaduGy'S Realty Re-
lief. Among the great number we have on file we
refer to the following:
W. II. T1ngly, NJ D., Surgeon and Medical Dr.
rector Of the Excelsior Brigade.
Geo. Is. Simpson, NJ D., Surgeon ofAnderson.s
Zouave Regiment.
Col. Rush C. Hawkins, Ninth Rec't N.Y.V
Col. Lyons, Eighth Reg't N. S.M
Col. George Hall, Second Regiment Exec. sjor
Brigade.
Col. Tinnell, Mcclellan Rifles.
Col. VIM. Gates, Z. :. A.
Col william Wilson and his officers. through r
W. Meighan, Esq, Wilson's Zouaves, For, PICK.
ems.
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THOUSANDS or CASES.

tnot only relieves the child from pam, but in
vgorates the stomach and bowels, corrects &C dIty
and gives tone and energy to the whole system
twill almost instantly rcICyC
GRIPPING IN THE BOW ELS, 4 WIND CHOLIC
and overcome commissions, which if not speedily
rcmcdIed end in death. We believe it is the
BEST AND SUREST REMEDY IN THE
WORLD, IN all cases of DISENTERY AND d.
ARRHHA IN CHILDREN, whether it arises from
teethlng or any other cause. We would say oevery
Mother who has child suffering from any of the
foregoing complaints, DO NOT LET YOUR
fliEJU DlCES, NOR THE PkEJUDlCES OF
OTHERS, stand between YOU and your suffering
Child and the rellei that will be SURE yes, AB
SOLUTELl SuRE--to follow the use of this
Medicine, if timely used. Full directions tol
using Will accompany each bottle. None genuine
unless the fac-simile of CURTIS & PERKINS,
New York, is on the outside wrapper
Sold by druggists throughout the world.
Principal Office, II Cedar Street n. Y
PRICE ONLY % CENTS PER BOTTLE
Sold by all druggists in Rock Island.
apr25twawly
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DR. Hoofland'S
CELEBRATED
+ Il h NJ AN B TT 4 & h s
PREPARED BI
DIR. I. VI. JACKSON ~ CO.. pha., Pa,
WILL EFrECTl ALLY trRr

WILL EffErTt ALLY tuRE
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia. Jaundice.
'hIoH'c Or Nervous DcbHhg, Diseases Of N
hdHeyS, and al di,cl,cy ari,iag from Il DIS
or@Hcd L'rCr or Stomach,
such as Constipation, Inward Piles, Fulness or
Blood to the Head, AcIdIty OF the stomach, Maui
sea Heartburn, Disgust Tor Food, Fulncss or
Weight III the Stomach, Sour Eructatiuns, Sinking
or fIuttcrng at the PIT of the stomach, Swimming
OF the Head, Hurried and difficult breathing, Hut
teflhg at the heart, choking or sulocatlng scnsa-
u"as when IN lying posture. dimncss ut VISION
d"tS OF " lbs before the sight, fever and dull PAIN
in the mead, deficiency OF perspratlon, Yellow
ness oi the skin aud eyes, pam IN the side, back ,
chtst, iIhDS, Ac., sudden ilushcs of heat, burn
ing IN the ncsh, constant ImagInings of evil and
great depresS0ns OF spirits, and will positively
prevent YELLOW FEVER, BiI.IOU i
FEVER, sc.
The Proprietor IN calling the attention of the
pubic to tins preparation, does 80 with feeling
OF the most confidence IN It's virtues and adap-
taton to the diseases for winch II is recommended
1t sno new and untrIcd article. but one that has
stood the test of a twelve years trial before the
American people, and It's reputation and sale are
nhrvaIIcd by any similar preparations cytant. The
'tStIIhoh! III ils dNor gwen by the most prominent
and welI-kno"n physicians and individuals IN all
parts "i the country Is immense, and a careful pc
rusaI OF the Almanac, published annually bv the
pTopretor', and to be had gratis of any of their
Agents cannot but satisfy the most skcptIcal that
this remedy IS really deserving of the great celeb
iIty 1t has obtained
These medicines are for sale by all respectable
druggists aud dealers IN medicines IN the United
States, tanadas, British Provinces, and West la
dies, at - cents per bottle. Be sure and get the
genuine, with the signature of {. NJ. jackson on
the wrapper of each bottle; all OthcrS are coua-
'@J~. Principal Office and Mandatory. as
Arch street. Philadelphia. Pa
Sold in Rock Island by Cscms x Spcldel, and
n. Iicrsh y CO.; in Moline, by \. +. Chamber
lam and 7. :. Richards; IN Camden, by II.
beattle; IN Hampton, by Or. q. NlnceGt.
lanl stwawly
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REGULATE THE BOWELS.

Depend upon 1t, mothers, 1t will give rest to your
selves, and
RELIEF AND HEALTH TO YOUR INFANTS
We have put up and sold this article for over ten
years, and CAN SAY, IN CONFIDENCE AND
TRUTH Of 1t, what we have never been able to
say of any other medICnc-NENER HAS IT
FAILED IN a SlNGLEINSTANCE TO EFFECT
A CURE when timely used Never did we know
an instance of dissatisfaction by any one who used
1t. On the contrary all are delighted with It's OPP.
crations, and speak IN terms of commentator of
It's magical effects and medical virtues. We
speak IN this matter "WliAT WE DO KNOW :"
after ten years experience, AND PLEDGE OUR
REPUTATION FOR THE FULFILLMENT OF
WHAT WE HERE DECLARE. In almost every
instance where the infant is suffering from pain
and exhaustion, relief will be found in fifteen or
twenty minutes after the syrup administered.
THIS valuable preparation IS the prescription OF
one of the most EXPERIENCED and SKILLFUL
NuRSES in New England. and has been used with
l.
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RAILWAYS RENovATING REsOLvrNr

VIII specify eradicate every pattcle'of disease,
ana VIII feInveSt the patient with health.
LADIES
afflicted with Falling OF the Womb, Ulcers tho
omh, Discharges from the Uterus, ChIorosIs.and
all weakening discharges, may depend upon
speedy cure by the use OF Radway's Renoyatlpp
Resoivent.
In cases of Chronic Rheumatism. Neuralgia.
nou'' the hesoVent, taken in connection with
Railways Pills and Ready Relief. viii he fopnd
quick and thorough cure.
NOTICE.
Or. Railways remedies are sold by druggists N
Canadas and British Provinces. Price o. csn,s'
90 cents and 81.
RADWAY CO..
No. % John St., New York.
NELsoN HERsH, Agent, Rock Island, III.
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RADWAY \ CO.,
% John Street, New York
HOW OUR SOLDIERS SHOULD REpAREp
TO FIGHT.
Heaith and Di>ciyiine

i''"''' ana btNfiItfht.
ieaith ana discipline are the most important
elements III an army to ensure success Discipline
without health will prove as Intellectual AZ shot
without powder. Health IS the propcllng force
" the army and IS the symbol of victory.
Is, therefore, OF the greatest Importance, that
the system of medication best adaptcd for tho nro.
lection OF soldiers against sickness, as well as that
known to he the most speedy and ctrcctIal in re-.
storing the sick To health, without regard to pro.
icssonal prejudice, he adopted.
This is no time for medical martIncts toqubble
about professional dignity. All the dignity the
profession can bring to bear will neither prevent
sickness among the troops nor cure those afflicted
Our armies, to be successful, must be- kent in
healthy condition; and the most sure means of se
curing this desdera,um is through the remedial
bowers of
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DIR. Churchill's Specific Remcdy.)
FOR CoNSJNIPTrON,
NERVOUS DEBILITY, scRofuLA, DYSPEPSIA,
BRONCHITIS, &c.
THIS is the most uoldertui curative aren't known
to medical sclnce. 1t has effected cures IN ererv
stage g C0Hsumpfi0R UNPARILLELED II
THE ANNALS or MEDICINE" In Nervous
DeJHHy and Dyspepsia, the HlPOPllOSPHlTES
may be regarded as an almost sovereign remedy.
THE HYPOPHOSPUITES
Have a two-fold specific actlon-on the one hand. .
increasing the principle whiCh CONSTITUTES
NERIOtS ENERGY; and on the other, being
the MOST POWERFUL BLOOD GENERAT
ING AGENTS hNOWN. They act with pr0mp.
ness and certainty in all general m0rbid conditions
such as Chrome Bronchitis, Asthma, Scrotua
Marasmus, Anemla Fcma,e complaints, &c, and
IN all disorders OF Nervous or Blood systems
Their effect upon the tubercuIar condition IS I'M
MrDIArE-dH the general symptoms disappearing
rHh rdP'dHy WhiCh is yedHy mdrreiouS They
htrcdSct the Nervous or ritdi energy relieve Cough
check Night Swcats, diminish EypectOration I'M
prove the Appetite arrest Darrhua and PROMOTE
RrrRF'HING SLEEP. 4 ram TRI4L Is 4 GER.
TAIN CURE.
inchester's Genuine Preparation
or THE IipOpHOSpHlrES is the onlg reli-
dbIe form OF DR.. ChurchiIl's Remedy, and is ap-
proved by the Medical Profession generally USE
so OTHER, or HEVEDY COET1IN-
ING mos.
. ~" Price: In ! o2. bottles Sit bottles for
- In 10 ~. bottles, 80 Three for - Circulars
gratis. Sold by all respectable druggists, and at
the sole General Depot in the United States. bv
d Niatiai1>EER. 36, John street, MY.
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MRS. WlNSLOW
soothing syrup.
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.

winch greatly facilitates the process of tcethlng,
by soitcnIng the gums, reducing all lnilama,ons-
will alIay ALL PAIN and spasmodIc action, and
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1Nisrcllaneous.

DIR. LA. CROIX'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL EATIEs
on TuE
Ply Biological View of Marriage,
! $50 PAGES AND ll3 ENGRAyINGS.- prce
only TwENTisfNE Gents, Sent free of postage 10
all parts OF the Union. On the nrmitl.s Of Youth
and maturity, disclosing the secret ioIes Of both
sexes OF all ages, causing debility, nervousness,
depression OF spirits, palpltatlOn Of the heart,
suicidal imagnngs, involuntary emissions, blush.
ihRs, defective memory, Indigestion aud lassItude,
run CONFESSIONS Of hriHjRg interest NJ a Boayd.
Hg school MBS,a COiicgs NuicHt, amt a Young
married iadyi etc. etc, It lsa truthful adviser to
The married and those contemplating marriage,
who entertain -ecret doubts OF their physical con.
dlt0n, aud who are Cnhsc Gus OF having hazafded
the health, happiness, and privileges to which
every human beng n entitled,
YOUNG MEN VINO are troubled with weakness,
generally caused by bad habit ~ youth, the a.
fects Of which are tRlInr,s, pans, iofgctiuIHess,
sometimes nfngag 10 IA" ears, weak eyes, weak.
ness of the bach and lover ctrcm,tles, confusion
OF IDEAS, loss al memory, with melancholy, may
be cured by the authors NEW PARIS AND Lon
DON TREATMENT
Wchdyc recently devoted much of our time IN
Visiting the European Hospitals, awaiting our
selves Of III. know ,cdG, and researches of the
most skilled pbyslans al surgeons Ind Europe and
the continent. Those whu place themselves I'M
der our care will nuw have the luil benefit of the
mauy NEW AND EFFICAClOuS REMEDIES
winch We are enabled to Introduce INTO our pfac-
tee, and the public may rest assured Of the same
zeal, asslduity SEC kECN aud attention being
paid to their cases, which has 80 successfully DIS
iInguishrd us heretofore, as a Physician IN our
PECl LIAR department Of professional practice,
Or ne past iUeHiy.hro gears,
fhfNCh FEMALE PILIs-Ladies who wash for
Medicines, efficacy Of which has teen tested N
thousands OF eases, aud never faded t. ,tie I
pecdy cure, without ans bad results, vii use none
Iut Dr. DeLancy's Female Periodical Pans The
lnly pfccaution necessary to be observed Is, ladies'
should not take them It they have reason to be-
Ecyc they are ~ r,rfI'H situations the particulars
II which vii be- found on the wrapper ACCOMPANY
ny each box though always safe and healthy. 80
gentle, yet 80 active are they.
Pucu 81 per box, They can be- mailed 10 any
part Of the United state OF Canada
TO THE LADIES v uunccd CDahJcHiiaI ad.
Iscr with regard to auy Of those interesting com.
Ilalnts 10 winch their delicate urginI1atI0n renders
hem liable, are particularly invited to consult US.
Tn ELT,Inu GNLyNNIC PRoTrtyIyr.''-Fo
harmed lldlc, whose health will not admit, or who
ave no desire to increase their families, NAV be
'b,dinrd a. above. 1t IS a perfectly safe proven
atty" to conception, and has been extensively
lsed dunng the last 20 years. PrIcc reduced to
40.
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Great struggle for Free Government.


.. .,.,
~, vi ,L un'a a'1 1,I, COPIES OF
n a. 'n' SCI 'Sa'o" o'u'ha"e'' oh'c'a)
DAVIS ana ''ePheHS speeches ana Proclama-
''V ms
ProcIahatous and Messages of President Lin
S,a,o ponors ot ,llIinJ
NI,,,rv ,ocl,,,.,,,,v -, h,l ..I
In,acL.,, anJ ,rn,aI, - . o.t,
,kornoJ, Hal, h,,an Cr,,,oi "''" 'ie"'
En"l,si a,,,rio. nm ,Lo w. ~'~'
,.r,r,r,Ln,,, :, -,
p,,',al %'',,horn I,' ronu'"'e'
Motley's Causes of the War.
". II. Russell's Letters,
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FOR SALE OR LEASE.

] \ lots or Subdivisions, 10 suit pur" basers, or
| persons that may desire To Ieaset o. term
'cars, the following property in the Cit. OF Daven
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RAILWAYS READY RELIEF.

powers ul
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF,
which has already proved itself IN over fty repI
mehts now at the seat OF war near Washugton to
be positive prevention against sickness IN the
form of
Chls and Fever, Fever and apu,
b''II"us feNcf Typhoid Fever,
Dlarhua, Dyscntery
Small Pox Measles
and other malarlous and Infectious diseases.
Bear IN mind, We say, that Radway'S Rea9v Re-
Hq VIII protect the troops exposed to these dis
eases against attacks. Now It Is conceded nv all
;hc medical men IN our army, that they have no
reliable means OF preventing attacks OF these DIS
eases, neither have they any positive assurance of
curing the SICK but, on the contrary the majority
OF the sick, seized with fever and aguc, typhoid.
bHIious ana other levers, either die, or niger along
uh'II they are reduced to mere wrecks and walk
ing skeletons. Experience has established the
iaV' that the treatment of caIOmcI, quirlne and
mercury, IN cases Of fever and ague typhoid fever
ana other levers OF this class, is more injurious in
camps than IN private practice, when we take into
consideration that canvass walls and exposure to
heavy dcws and the malaria from pools Of water
and damp grounds, prove but poor shelter for the
SICK, we may readily conjecture that the penalties
OF hefcnrlal and quInIne treatment will, in the
majority OF cases, be exhibited IN the torn of rhcu
matsm neuralgia, pains and stiffness in the FONTS
engagements OF the liver Jaundice, yellow jaun-
ders, dyspepsia, pleurIsy, coughs, colds, &c,
which Will cling to the unfortunate patient for
wears.
IN DR.. RAILWAYS REMEDIES
the solder has positive preventive against at
lacks oitbcse diseases.
Let every soldier carry a bottle of
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
IN HIS SNAPsACK,
ana when exposed to wet damp and chilly weather,
or ehcamped IN malarous districts, take tea-
spoonful, IN hall cup OF water, as a drink, early
in the morning before eating, and three or four
times during the DIZZY and, II on picket or guard
DUTY, occasionally dmng the night he will escape
all sickness, and continue TO ENJOY good health
WHEN SICK,
ct Railways Ready Relief and Railways Regulat
ing Pills be used according to directions, and the
patient will soon recover. Dr.. Railways RENE.
dies make perfect cure
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Entirely Vegetable. No Alcoholic Prepar-
alton.
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which has already proved Itself IN over fifty repl
mcnts now at the seat of war near Washington, 10
be positive prevention against sickness IN the
form of
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-01-28

Havana cigars. y And this ?''--a bill for fifteen
cents, in which some weak minded printer had
gone rasing mad i'd different kinds Of type. "Gooa
for one shave Grading slowly pss tie
clerk was puzzled also 3" It'll pass all over town;
indeed ii will sir'' Once more the soldier scrutn-
lied the ragged and incongrnous pile, and gfaspng
1t in one hand, soliloquized, So this is money.
money! hal! / call It stuff. Why, man might
hold his hand full, and then have but tbTty-seven
and half cents money!
The same necessity for change exists now that
existed eighty years age; there is the same mania
for speculation, which, If not checked by timely
Legislation, will be attended by the same results.
Hundreds Of corporations and even individual, re-
gardless Of the law, are engaged in the pernicons
business Of issuing private money, not for public
convenience, but that profit may accrue. Banking
has become a rage. The notes Of "Dick, the
barber" circulate the same and lie in the same
portemonnaie besides those Of !" Gunny Bags, the
chandler" Norfolk is disgustingly full Of these
personal shinplasters. Men advertise their wares
on bit of paper, sign their names to it. and Out "
goes as good as illegal tender" We have boat
money, bridge money, river money, road money
store money and dry goods money. we nave pms
s good for one copy Of the daily Dispatch,, COCO
for one cigar" good for this, that, and the other
thing; Of market value equal the figure stamped
upon the note. All people inquire about is the
signature. A printed piece Of paper witt. name
in the corner Is good-and really believe one
could pass the label from q bottle Of olive oil.
Strangers coming here are apt to look with sus-
picon upon some of the issues that pass perfectly
well, and Oftentimes ask, like the puzzled volun-
mentioned above, :" Do you call this money 2.
A weeks residence, however, cures them OF all
scrupulous feeling. Egssg.st. y H. +.