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EQUESTRIAN BEARS

In their wonderful and pleasing acts, dressed
in unique Costumes, male ana female, a Ia
"Yankee Boy " and a. Yankee Gal" - Mock
Marriage Ceremony, Dabcing, - Driving in
Harness. crobatic. &c yfnnastic,- Posturing
- Equilibrists.- Racing soldier Drilling
Stump Speaking, &c-, &c, more than astonish-
ing every beholder.
" B-They taken from their Cages and
brought into the 4 ire IN Ring where their per-
form1nces can he viewed byNeyery visitor and
with perfect security.
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w. JOH NsON,s
RES TAU RANT.

Wy JOHNSON has the honor of an.
w nouneing to the people Of ok Island that
he has opened u. r-
Restaurant, Dining and Ice CT cam saloon,
Where he trusts that satisfaction will be given
to all who favor him with a call.
apl2sdlm. ~ G
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Grant returned to Washington on SAT-
urday.
The last positive information of JEFF Davis,
movements,was that he passed through Char
lotte. on his way southwark. escorted by Q
brigade of cavalry probably Wade Hampton's
on the Odd inst. As Gen. Wilson was at
Macon on the 18th, and virtually held all
Southern Georgia, the chances were that Da-
Wis could not escape.
The N. Y. Tribune's Washington special
says:
Our Consul General in Canada has given
notice to the authorities that all the criminals
connected with the assassination Of President
Lincoln must be surrendered to the United
States authorities.
The n. Y. Herald's Mobile correspondent
says:
Our forces captured there 2l5 heavy guns
COCO stand of arms, and $4,000 bales of
cotton, besides immense quantities of corn
and other grain. Over 10000 straRglers
from the rebel armies have given themselves
up.
LOUISVILLE, April 30.-One hundred and
FIVE officers and 1000 men of Morgan's old
command surrendered to Gen. Hobson at Mt
Sterling, to-day. Twelve hundred rebels al
so surrendered at other points to Hobson's
troops.
Several hundred deserters from the rebel
army took the amnesty oath.
Eastern Kentucky is now clear of rebel
troops.
CAIRO, April 30.-The steamer Mississippi
from New Orleans arrived at Memphis, re-
ports the rebel ram Webb passed New Or
leans in broad daylight, at a rapid rate, dis
play ing the star and stripes bnt after pass
ing hoisted the rebel flag. When few
miles above Fort ST. Philip, her condensers
got out Of order, and she was deserted and
blown up.
As far AS known she had inflicted no dam
age, saving the cutting of the telegraph line.
A portion of her crew arrived at New Or
leans and the remainder left for parts un-
known. .......
NEW YORK, May 1.-The steamer Savan-
nah brings Charleston dates OF the 2sth.
The Charleston Courier has the following
items:
Gen. Hatch has ordered the Rev. Alex. w.
Marshall, missionary of ST. Johns chapel,
Hanpsreand, to 90 beyond our lines for per-
sisting In REASONABLE conduct.
A warning has also been given his congre-
cation for toierating the traitor.
Gov. VIM. Aiken, left Charleston, on the
9th with orders TO report tow ashington.
Simeon Draper was annoenced to address a
| public meeting in Charleston on the 2sth.
An expedition sent out under Gen. Potter had
| under an order to suspend hostilities brsed upon
| Sherman's first agreement, but on the morning OF
the 18th anwther party was sent out 70 notify the
rebels at Oraugeburg of the resumption of hostil-
| titles.
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NEW CIGAR STORE.

'I'HE undersigned has opened Cigar Store
J. In Johnson's American, on Illinois street, in
the room formerly occupied as a barber's shop,
and he respectfully invites share Of public pat
ronage.
He will always keep on hand all kinds OF
gars, Smoking and Chewing Tocacco, Pipes, sc:
PETER HUM:
Rock Island, Jan'y IA, 1865.
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PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION.

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERl
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FARM WAGONS.

NOTWITHSTANDING am building q
IN large number of Pixies Peak Wagons, sull
continue the business OF making
THE VERY BEST FARM WAGONS,
and wvulIs,y u the farmers OF TINS and adjoIn
ing counties that can supply them with any
thiag they want IN my line, of the best quality
and at reasonable rates. b. IA. KIMBALL.
Rock Island, Jan. 20, dwtf.
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NJ. MARX
DeutScher Ady0eaf.

A ITORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
- Law. Office in Buford's Block, Rock IsI-
- apr29dwtf
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And at the same time If not sold before
| wil'ofer for sale the Real Estate of said
deceased, consisting of all that FARM upon
which he lately resided, containing nearly
ID Acres,
mot one acre of untilabIe land IN the whole
OF superior natural quality, in good state of
cultivation, and one OF the most desirable
locations in the county. The improvements
are a large and conveniently laid out
FRAME DWELLING,
with Kitchen attached, all new, with Pump
of excellent water at the door; II large
Frame Barn, with Stabling and Pump Of
water uuderneath frame Wagon house
and Granary, with Smoke house and other
outbuidings.
The Conditions of Sale for the Real Estate.
as prescribed by the court, are as follows:
Oncthrd of the purchase money to be paid
on the day of sale one third in six months,
and the remaining third in twelve months
from the day of sale The credit payments
bearing interest from the date of posses.
sion being given and secured by bond aud
mortgage. If desired by the purchaser,
Sl,.Oo Of the purchase money can lay in tue
property for ii number of years. Possession
given Immediately after the terms are CON-
piled WITH. L. G. CHANDLER.
oct II, 1865. Executor.
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What We Owe to Asia.

| If the American or European wishes to
has only to cast glance at an hour Of his
daily life. The clock which summons him
from his bed in the morning, was the nven.
| ton Of the East, as also were clcssydras and
sun-dials. The prayer for his daily bread,
that he has said from his infancy, first rose
| from the side of Syrian mountain. The
linens and cottons with which he clothes
himself, though they may be very fine, are
inferior to those that have been made from
time immemorial in the looms of India. The
silk was stolen by some missionaries for his
benefit from China. He could buy better
steel than that with which he shaves himself
in the old city of Damascus, where it was
first invented. The coffee he expects al
breakfast, was first grown by the Arabians.
and the natives of Upper India prepared
the sugar with which he sweetens it. A
school boy can tell the meaning Of the San
scrit words. sacchara canda.h If his tastes
are light and he prefers tea, the virtues OF
that excellent leaf were first pointed out by
the industrious Chinese. They also taught
him how to make and use the cup and sau
Ger in which to serve it. His breakfast tray
was lacquercd in Japan. There is traai,
ton that lcavened bread was first made in
| the waters Of the Gauges. The egg he i,
| breaking was laid by fowl whose ancestors
were first domesticated by the Malaccans.
unless she may have been-though that will
not alter the case--a modern Shanghai Il
there are preserves and fruits on his board
let him remember with thankfuIness that
Persia first gave him the cherry, the peach
and the plum. If i'll any of these pieasan,
preparations he detects the flavor of alcohol
let it remind him that that substance wa,
first distilled by the Arabans, who have SCI
him the praise worthy example. which it vii
be for his benefit to follow, of abstainnl
from its use. Wien he talks about cofle,
and alcohol, he is using Arabic words.
thousand years before it had occurred to hin
to enact laws of restriction in the use of in
toXicating drinks, the Prophet Of Mecca die
| WIG SdLiC anu w iIdt - HuOIc W llt
purpose, has compelled to this day, all Asi;
and Africa to obey them. We crafty ou
taste for personal ornaments in the way the
Orientals have taught us-with pearls, rubie
sapphires, diamonds. In public amuse
ments it is the same. The most magnifcen
fire works are still to be seen in India ant
China and, as regards the pastimes of pr
vate life, Europe has produced no intention
that can rival the game of chess. We hav
10 hydraulic constructions as great as TIT
Chinese Canal, no Notifications as exten
sive as the Chinese Wall we have no Arte
sian Wells that can at all approach in dept
some OF theirs. We have not resorted t.
the practice of obtaining coal gas from tn
interior OF the earth they have borings 70
that purpose more than three thousand fee
deep.
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A Drllnkard's Musings.

Another morn. aye, proud it dawns upon
the world in unsullied beauty, bringing to
the pure young mind, sweet visions of glo-
rous future, iraught with happiness and joy,
when fame shall wreathe halo round their
names, and wealth shall bless them. |, too,
dreamed thus once but, alas ambitious
flncies all have fed-lie buried in the tomb
of the departed, whilst must still live ex
list, prey to fiends, and target for the fin
ger Of pity and scorn.
Oh, rags! remnants of SUMMER days,
draw more closely around me; shut out the
world that its taunts and jeers may not goad
me to despair with whisperiugs of u lifetime
lost. -.
Within the space of ten short years what
fearful "change has come O er the spirit OF
my Dreams Then the world was spread
before me in all its prcstine beauty; the
path of fame and honor clearly limued,
and within my grasp. Now all is dreary
darkness, hopeless despair. Blessed with
the tender love of an angel wife, and the
prattlng chcrub, whose influence combined
to render home a paradise, was indeed
among the I.chosen of the earth"
Months passed-months in which the CUP
of joy brimmed full to overlooking, and We
drank deeply Of its contents but in an evil
moment the tempter came and dashed it in
shivering fragments to the ground. Oh
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ADemOcratic Protest.

Petroleum V. Nasty protests, as a consist.
ent democrat, against the nomination Of sol
diers by his party. He writes
/ object to nominatin them for the follcrin
reasons:
l. faint honest In 1862 called the sol.
jers ''Linkin purps,' and the orfsers ''shol-
der strapt hirelns,' and | meant it. They
wuz wagn Il crool and unholy war agin Di-
mocrisy, they wuz redoosin our magoritie in
the suthern states at the rate NV sum hun
dreds per day, and now to nominate EN- is a
flop I'll never make.
.. Twou't pay. These fellcrs sold US out
when they took commissions they sold out
the Ablishnists when they hopt back to us,
and what guaranty hev we that they won t
sell us out the next turn of the wheel? Et
we Good get sum decent wun, it mite do, but,
good Lord the soljer who wood do this
wood be lower down than we is, which would
bother man. All the votes that sch men
Good controle, we hev aluz owned in fee
simple.
3. faint justice to us originel copperhcads.
day: we resisted drafts, we damned taxes,
we wuz Fort Lafiiycted and Fort Warmed ;
twas us who died in our door-yards. Where
wuz the orfscrs then? All the damage they
dun the government waz in DRAWN pay and
rashcns
4. The reconstructed dimocrisy NV the
South won't like it, and to them, after all,
we must look for success.
5. They acknowledged Niger equality by
allowing niggcrs to fight with en-.
&. We hev gone too fur to Try the soljer
dodge. We opposed the war, we opposed
their voin, we opposed the Ablishen in par
and supplies, we opposed Aid Sod cites and
lalt at Sanitary Commissions. We opposed
drafts at time when they needed help. and
to 20 back Oh such record is ruther renchin,
and won't do it.
I. Ef we undertake the soljer, we commit
ourselves to payn his prnshuns, ct settery.
How would the southern democracy like
jhat?
s. Ef we nominate men who served we
disgust the deserterS and them cz went to
Nanady for the sake of the COZ.
Mr.. Nasty appcuds the following advice
to the party:
We have cappylc enouif in the Niggcr.-
Let us plant ourselves boldly on shoor
ground. Let us Resolve that Godcmity wuz
rite in maxim the Niger our slave, tho he
made mistake in plantn in his hecven buz.
um chronic desire to run away from his
normal condishun. Let us hang out our
banner and inscribe on its folds, "No mar
ryin Niggcrs!" ono payin debt inknrd
in Il Niger war; and sich other precepts
az cum within range NV the Dimchratic intel
lex, and go in and win.
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God, in Thy mercy descend and tear from
mcmcry's page the record of misery which
followed.
Each moment found the serpent Drink
tightening his coils around me- each hour
my spirit sank deeper in the ni,re OF perdi-
ton, until at last had given myself, body
aud soul, to the fend. Left alone to strug-
gle with a cold, hard world, my poor wife
toiled bravey to procure for herself and lit
tie one a paltry subsistence, but in vain; and
when the first SHOWS of winter fell, these
two frail flowers, clasped in mutual embrace,
sank to rest coroner's inquest, verdict,
Frozen to Death '--tke grave yawned,
and they were lost to me forever.
Rum. rum! Give me drink to drown re-
mcmbrance of the shapeless shadow which
haunts my soul, crying ''vengeance.' Of the
pale, wan face stealing through my dreams,
pointing to the pinched features Of a starry
ing babe, asking food, and branding me a
murderer Oh, Nora, angel wife, feariully
have you been avanged, for existence is a
curse, and dare not seek death
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Be}y"lt was an ancient Butternut, With
grizzled head unshaved, his coat was torn
and tattered, and his hat was BADLY caved.
His raw.hide boots did bear the brunt of
Johnston last campaign, and his hollow
cheeks were tanned by the sun, and wind,
and rain, and brick, and every time he open
ed his mouth it ended with chick ~ One
arm around lamppost af1ectionately twin
ed, about the ''nigger meetin" our hero
spoke his mind Ssh mosh awdashus
bishness (hic) for a low, (hic) blasted mig
ger, to INSULT our (hic) noble stockracy, by
cutting such figure. Its gainst the Con
stitution (hic) and the bred (hic) Shot de-
cision, and the police ought to clean 'em
out, and lock 'em up in prishun. A niger S
(hic) no right to work, unless his master
makes him; cos (hic) be ism t. civilized I'M
til a horse whip breaks him. The Bible says
that heaven was made for (hic) the Saxon
race, and (hic) religion tells us make the
niggers know their place. Unless we make
EN- (him) feed as, they'll (hic) all go to ru-
in, and then our consciences will say we We
been (hic) their undoin.
So spoke the seedy Butternut in accents
sad and low, till in the gutter down he drop
ped, and slumbered off his woe.
NashpHlc Press.
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eel Viii,
FOr INC Itcl " III
Lt..COlOnel I. ID. Davis.

As every locality in our country can boast
of some distinguished son. whose talents
have been brought forth during the enor-
nous struggle from which we have just
emerged, Cecil county lays claim to the
brave patriotic officer, soldier and gentleman
who heads this article.
Col. Davis enlisted as private in Co. |,
9TH Md Vols, Oct. 18th, 1861, and served
as a private until Dec. 10th, 1861 when he
was promoted to the responsible position Of
Color Sergeant. In April, 1862. he vas pro-
'notcd Commissary Sergeant, which position
he filed with credit to himself and to the
satisfaction of those in authority over him,
until May, 1864, when he made application
for a commission in colored regiment, and
after passing a rigid examination, was found
capable of commanding IA company, and re-
ceived a commission rs captain in June:
1864.
The reason of the Col. taking this step was
the deceitfut manner in which hc was served
by the commanding officer of the regiment
who had repeatedly promised faithfully to
master of the regiment, but afterwards as
certained that he had been guilty of gross
duplcity in his case. as well rs that of 9th
ers, he having as faithfully promised several
First and Second Leuterants the same posi-
ton.
Col. Davis joined his regiment in Kentucky
july 1864, and assisted in organizing the
same. which was afterwards known as the
tlsth U. s. c. Troops. While in command
of his company in Kentucky, he made sew
eral successful scouts, he having broken up,
captured and dispersed several gangs of guer-
rillas who infested that region. In October,
1864, Captain Davis was ordered in fr5nt OF
Richmond with his regiment and after his
arrival, was Immediately detailed for the re,
sponsible position of Brigade Commissary
which position he filled until January, 1865,
when he re-joined his company, and then.
with his regiment, was ordered for duty to
Brownsville, Texas; at which place he has
lately secured a commission as Lieut.. Colo
mel of the same regiment. This position
was rendered to him by his superict officers
unanimously: his superior military capacl,
ties shining conspicuously. Like many Of
our best and bravest officers, he learned
to command by first learning to obey
Jealousy alone was the cause of his not re
ceiving the same appointment in his origina
regiment. the 9TH Nd, his military talcnt'
being far superior to most of the officers o
the regiment.
His numerous friends in Cecil county viii
be pleased to hear of his wel-merited pro
motion; and may he soon secure more OK
allied position, which he justly deserves.
L. i. G.
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West. Grove Boarding School
FOR GIRLS.

CHESTER COUNTY, PA.
Located at Nest Grorc Station. the Phila and Bait
Central Railroad.
THE oath Semi Annual Term Of this Institution will
commence on Second day. the 9th Of lth month next
The course of instruction is extensive and thorough
embracing il. addition to the common English course
the Latin and French Languages, Drawing Telcgraply
&c. G1-For circulars &c, address the Principal,
TIIOS. p. COWARD,
West Grove p o., Chester county, Pa.
mo-, 1S65-3m
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The Next Bonnet Sensation.

The waterfall accommodation bonnet has
had its day, and is now about to pass away.
The milliners have suffered greatly by the
simplicity of the Fashion, or water fall bon.
net, which was 50 easy to put together, that
everybody made their own. They have,
therefore, put their wits to work and have
invented new sensation for the coming
season, which they denominate the Empire.
1t is described as a SMALL old fashioned gyp
scy hat, with satin ribbon passed straight
across the broad brm, and tied down under
the chin a narrow, stiff cape, rounding out
slightly from the bottom of the crown, and
long veil hanging in string from one
side, with border composed of fine leaves
of yich blonde; little trimming on one
side, superb ostrich tips. long narrow ends
of ribbon to tie behind under the cape, and
the funny brim perked up all round. 1t is
undoubtedly " cute" and SO deiiantly ugly
adopt it unhestatingly for its oddity, and
perfect scorn of ali preconcelved notions
The little "mask :" wells, which suited so
we'll the round hats, and water fall bonnets
have been thrown aside and long wells OF
tulle, dotted with gold or steel, substituted.
The veil is an indispensable to the Empire
bonnet.
The Philadelphia Bulletin fires this part
ing slpt at the abominabe waterfall:
The fungus like lunches of wool, curled
hair and other trash, which our women have
been carrying on the nare Of the neck, have
had their day. The waterfall, or chignon
is abolished by decree of Fashion. Those
who shall continue to wear it will be decla
red behind the times and Questionable
A great number OF the newest style of hats
for ladies have made their appearance
They are small, but come down we'll owe,
the back of the head, and admit of no water
fall. Alongside of these pretty affairs, the
woolly excrescences that are Still. worn b,
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NOAL.-The celebrated Baltimore Company's
~ Coal for Family Use, on hand and for SALE
- Sept |, 1860 b. SCOTT & BRO.
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Poetry in Endress.

An English paper, which rejoces in the
name of Ladies' OwG,h thus plays tricks
with rhyme and reason - 1t is many years
since fell in love with Jane Jerusha Skeggs
the handsomest country girl by far that ever
went on legs. By meadow, creek, and wood,
and dell, so often did we walk, and the
moonlight smiled on her melting lips, and
the night winds learned our talk. Jane
Jerusha was all to me, for my heart was
Young and true, and loved with a double
and twisted love, and love that was honest,
too. | roamed all over the neighbors' farms
and robbed the wildwood bowers, and tore
my trousers and scratched my hands in
search of choicest flowers. In my joyous
love brought all these to my Jerusha Jane:
but | wouldn't be so foolish now, if ] were
boy again. A city chap then came along,
all dressed up in fine clothes, with a shiny
hat and shiny vest, and mustache under
| his nose. He talked to her of singing
| schools (for her father owned farm and
she left me, the country love, and took the
new chaps arm. And all that night Fever
slept, nor could eat next day, Cor [ loved
that girl with fervent love that nought could
drive away. | strove to win her back to
me. but it was all in vain; the city chap,
with the hairy lip, married Jerusha Jane. =
And my poor hear. was sick and sore until
the thought struck me, that just as good fish
still remained as ever was caught in the sea
SO went to the Methodist church one night
and saw dark brown curl peeping from
under gypsy hat, and | married that very
girl. And many years nave passed anC
gone, and | think my loss my gain; and
often bless that hair chap that stole Jerush,
Jane
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EXECUTORS SALE.
PBy virtue of an order Of the Orphans
- Court of Cecil county, the subscriber
will sell at Public Sale, ON

- Court OF Cecil county, the SuDScflDer
will sell at Public Sale, on
Wednesday, 25M day Of October, 1865,
at the late residence of Daniel Brown dec d.,
Of mile west of the Brick Meeting House,
all the Personal Estate Of said deceased, as
follows
"a One Horse one Mare, with Colt at
Es1SA-l her side; one Running Mare, thor.
IA ough bred and very fast, one of the
best in the county, gentle to drive. ~ 7-7--N
Three superior Milk Cows, one OQzLAu
two year old HeiGer, one Yearling IE
lcssg~-7,,> Hciler, l | extra Southdown Sheep
YxAs5 large Hogs. Shoats.
.,.a!A1xsEs-, Wheat, Oats, Buckwheat and
10 tons Of good Hay: a large quantity Of
Straw; ton of Mexican Guano. Sorghum
Syrup and Cider Vinegar by the barrel.
l two-horse Wagon Dearborn, Car
riage. SET Hay Ladders, Plows, Harrows
and Cultivators, Wagon, Carriage and Plow
Harness, | superior Grain Fan, l Corn
Shelter, Rakes, Forks, Shovels, with many
other Farming Implements. l Buffalo Robe,
and l extra Horse Cover.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.-4
Feather Beds, 4 sets Dedsteads, 6 Comforts,
Quilts, number Of Sheets, Pillow and
Bolster Cases, &c, l pair Cherry Side
Tables, 2 small Tables, Clock, Candle
Stands and Chairs, l twenty. five gallon Cop
per Kettle, small Copper Kettle, Pots,
Kettles, &C.. superior Cook Stove, Par
lor Stove, Tubs, Buckets and Milk Pans,
and great many articles not enumerated.
Sale to commence precisely at 10 o clock
A. NJ, when the Terms will be made known
by ELLIS &. CHANDLER.
S. BURNS. Auct. Executor.
oct II, 1865
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many ladies', look hideous. 1t may take
some weeks to bring about the general
adoption of the new head-gear, but it must
come. There is no waterfall in the fall
fashions. A great amount of wool and
curled hair will be thrown on the marke.,
to be transferred from the necks of fair
women to sofas, cushions, pillows and beds.