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The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

ANOTHER CALIFORNIA LION kHLED.-On
SUNDAY week last, California Lion was dis
covered in one of the caves, in the south side
of the n orth Tablemountain. Messrs. Frank
Peter Thomas, and Sparks, with shot guns
and dogs soon assembled the steep and rugged
mountain side 10 the lions hiding place. The
dogs were sent down into the Businesses, and
one soon returned severely Injured by a strike
from the lions paw. Upon being fred on as
it would make its appearance at the mouth OF
the caves, and being hotly pursued by the dogs,
it retreated to near the top of the mountain.
Soon it was followed to its second hiding place,
when Mr.. Peter fired, wounding it, and be
Immediately left the gap expecting it to come
out. He says he did not wish to encounter
the wounded animal 10 the narrow gap. As
he was thus watching the gap, be discovered
it climbing tree directly over him-he lost
no time in taking good aim, and brought the
lion to the ground. 1t weighed $50 pounds.
Several of the dogs were badly injured. The
neighbors in that vicinity who have lost so
many hogs recently, can now easily point out
the thief.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

CALIFORNIA RAINY SEAsoS.-Dr Henry
Francisco Medical Press on the rainy seasons
in California for the last fourteen years. 10
his opinion, wet or dry season is no criterion
of the amount Of disease during the year. The
Doctor sums up the following as some Of the
results OF his observations l. December gives
the greatest mean quantity of ram. The cul
minating point is few days after the Winter
solstice. ,. One half the supply of the season
falls before the Goth of January, the other halt
after that date. 3. Early rains are no lndca-
tions of a rainy Winter. nor their absence of a
dry one /. One Winter is no guide to the
next. 4 wet season may be followed by dry
one A dry season is less likely to be followed
by rainy one. In other words, two dry sea
sons are more likely to come in succession than
two rainy ones 5. The rains of the season
are apt TO have the same general character
throughout. If they fall sparingy in Novem
Der and December, the same tendency will
continue in the following months. 6. The
Spring rains are quite as constant as those Of
the previous period. March has not failed, in
any instance, TO bring decided rains T. There
is an interim of dry weather in the midst of the
Winter, almost without exception. 1t begins
in January and extends into February, and
sometimes into March. It's duration is from
four TO eight weeks.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

RoADs-A Nevada paper speaking Of the
ienciag up Of roads leading into Msrysville,
says that is strategy my boy" The land
owners have invested the city, cut of the CON-
muuicaiions and deprived the people of sup
plies, will compromise with the Board of Su-
peryisors and grant the right Of way on rea-
SoDable terms
Such is exactly the case iu regard to roads
leading from this place towards Marysvile
except that the parties so investing will not
compromise with the Board on any terms Dol
grant any right of way. a prosp erous future
is certsinly before rs
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

Dr.. HosTETTER's STOMACH bITTERS should be II
the possession of everybody in the mining region.
As preventative Of various dangerous diseases 10
which the gold seeker is liable it has superior.
While it is quite paatahle even as beverage, II Is
speedy and powerful in its effects upon the system
In ali cases of Diarrhoea, Dysentery and the pre-
vading fevers consequent upon exposure, the Bit
tiers will be found invaluable as a corrective. No
man should enter upon the exposed camp life of a
miner without being provided with Hostetters pre-
yentive of stomach disease. nor should any Of
those who are now engaged IN the occupation, fall
to have recourse TO the Bitters. Sold by all Drug.
gists and dealers everywhere. Hostetter Smith 4
Dean, Agents, San Francisco. lm-nlS
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

SUIcIDE.-We are furnished the following
by S. l. Dewey, Esq, who was called by Jus
tice Downer of Dogtown, TO act as one Of q
jury of Inquest, upon the body of man found
dead in his cabin, on Dry Creek, above Mesil-
la Valley. The sight presented by the de-
ceased was sickening one. His name was
John Smith. 1t appears he had injured him
self by falling or slipping whilst walking log,
by stub of limb, which caused considera-
bic loss of blood, and inflammation setting in
caused a stoppage of urine. \ Mr.. Shulu was
present Oh Saturday night administering aid
TO the sufferer, and left him at late hour in
the night Early next morning Shulu went
back TO the cabin and found the man dead on
the bed on the floor, aud the whole top of his
head blown off A double barreled shot gun
was found, the stock resting upon the bed, the
barrels ranging up the right leg, over the bo-
dy, pointing TO the head, aud the right barrel
discharged. With the gun in this position, it
appears evidently that be must have raised his
head, put the muzzle to his forehead a little
above and between the eyes, and pushed the
trigger with his left foot. Pieces of the scull
and fragments Of brain were scattered over the
floor, with pool of blood leading nearly
across the cabin The deceased had mined
around Dogtown several years, and was forty
three years old. Among his papers the fol-
lowing discharge was found - "DIscHARGE;
This is to certify, that No. %, John Smith, a
seaman, has this day been discharged from
the U. s ship, St. Louis, and from the naval
service. Dated, July 2l, 1851 John F.
Stee, Purser. Approved II. II. Clark, Cap
tain" The deceased was German, and be;
lieyed to have been from philadelphia, Pa.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

An elephant and bul-fght took place lately
a, Saragossa, Spain. The elephant was walk.
ing quietly about the arena, when the first bull
was released, and rushed at it with all bis
might. The elephant received bis antagonist
with great coolness, and threw him down with
the utmost ease. The bull rose again and
made two more attacks. which the elephant
resented by killing him with thrust of his
tusks. The conqueror did not seem in the
least excited, dut quietly drank some water
offered by his keeper, and ate several ears OF
Indian corn A second bull was then released
and in a few minutes suffered the same fate as
the first.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04
R.Rr COxposrrlos-A schoolboy $, sal

RARE CoxPosI1loS-A sehoolboy ST San
Francisco is the author of the annexed:
aCAuss OF Tbs PRESENT REBELLIoS.-The
cause of this rebellion was trouble with slaves.
Their were in Congress certain party that
said if Abraham Lincoln were elected, they
would certainly secede. Thus the first start
commenced. If We were to look back great
number of years, We would see that the princi
pal cause would be owing 10 the picking Of
cotton. which was invented by Eli Whitney in
tie eth century"
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

The chronological Journal, published by
Messrs. Fowler Il Wells, $50 Broadway, \
Y, for January, is at hand. 1t contains nu
merous portraits, among which are TennysOn
Siiman, Sheridan, Cobb, Julius Caesar
Scott, Wellington, and Napoleon. with Eth,
nology, Phrenology, Physioguomy, Physiolo
gy. and Psychology.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

No USE A-'NooKIN An old BACH several
weeks since, mustered out of single service,
and spliced his fortunes with one of the fairest
of the daughters of mother Eve. On Thursday
the happy couple paid visit to our town, and
the remaining, disconSoste unmarried folks de-
termined to make "night hideous' with old tin
paus, COW bells, etc, until they could enjoy a
happy smile all round from the lucky groom.
But unfortunately, from causes unknown, the
company of serenaders disbauded, with nary a
''smile," satisfied there's no use 'nockin, and
that their happy friend must have been in the
aims Of Morpheus.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

SILVER GREY Fox.-While Capt. Hunt and
Judge Whipple were cut after quail, on the
opposite side Of the river, on Thursday, their
dogs scared fox out of the brush, when 1t was
speedily "bagged." 1t proved to be a genuine
"Silver-Grey" of large size. What it was
''doin' so far down from its mountain home,
our Nimrods could not conceive.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

WE understand some of the residents of the
"Chapparel are getting upa petition to the
Board praying that an order be made to fence
off Hamilton tp. One team reached town last
week with ten hundred pounds Of freight, at
ter being dug aud pried out several times.
As sun shine will make them good roads eve
rywheFe over the plains, We advise the petit
tioners 70 hold of 4 while.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

IHE Ball at the Union Hotel las: night
vas well attended. The numerous guests ap
pesred to move iu the may dance with the
greatest enjoyment. The best OF music was
in attendance, and delicious supper was serv-
ed for the occasion. All went merry as the
marriage bell.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

We are under obligations to Miss c. c.
McNair for copy of The Nashville Weekly
Union" of December 10Th. 1t contains thir-
teen columns, describing the great battles be
tween Thomas and Hood The column is
headed-"The Great Battle of Yesterday,
Terrific Charges of Our Troops" "I'he Reb-
els Driven Back Everywhere.n etc.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

The California Teacher for February is re-
ceived. Ii is work Of much interest and should
be pstronized by every school teacher in the
State, yet We doubt if every tenth teacher
is its patron. The Teacher, like public jour
pal. will flourish and increase in interest as its
patronage increases.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

MAJ. Jack STaiman has remembered Us in
bis usual "plethoric style" Godey's Lady
Book for February, Harper's and large num-
Der of the most interesting Pictorials.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

Tbs cid and dilapidated frame buildings on
the corner of Myers and Bird streets are being
removed. Their removal will add much TO the
appearance Of tbs corner, and should the old
esllars be filed up, might add much to health
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

Ball AT PgSCE's RANcH.-A grand ball is
advertised to come of at N. Pences, on Tues
day evening February l4th. The public are
respectfully invited to attend.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

NRw AGENTS AT CRIoo-W. S. Lee & Co,
Chico, are our only authorized agents for this
place They are authorized to receive and
receipt for subscription, advertising, etc.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

NJ B. West, ESP is fast completing bis new
Ferry boat His small boat is alwsys ready
10 cross f0ot-PasseDgers. The new boat when
finished will be one Of the finest on Feather
river
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

A. T. LEONARD, who accidentally fell at
Colts Factory, at Hartford, Connecticut. and
broke off both arms above the wrist went to
the polls holding bis ballot IN has teeth, from
which he dropped it into the box
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

THANKS to Hon. Sam. c. benson. member
of Assembly, OF the State OF Nevada, for valu-
able public documents
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

JOSH BILLINGS says: "Tew bring up child
in the way he should go-travel that way
Yourself"
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04

The Board of Supervisors viii meet on
Monday next.
The weekly union record., 1865-02-04
BIRTH.

At Round Valley, MendOcinO county, Jan. 18th
the wife of Charles II. Eberle, of a daughter.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28

Perhaps 40 other matter has exercised the
mind of the public SO much a. speculation
concerning the author of Sherman move
msnt from Atlanta to the Sea coast. Forum
asely for the satisfaction of all parties, Sher-
man settles this matter in his report. The
following 10 An extract from his report OF his
movement from Atlanta to Savanna:
ssI had previously submitted to the commander
in-shst general plan, which amounted, sui sta n.
tally, to the destruction ofthe Atlanta railroad
back to Chattanooga, and sallying forth from At
lanta through the heart of Georgia to capture one
or more of the great Atlantic seaports."
This settles the matter, and shows that
Sherman, and not Grant, is the author of the
most brilliant, audacious and effective move
m.nt of this or any other war.
II does NOT detract at all from the we'll
earned glory of Grants achievements that he
wa. not the originator of this movement, for
in Donelscn, Ficksburg, and the capture oil
Lss, the lieutenant general possesses quite as
much reputation as it lie possible for any one
man to sustain. Without making Grant any
less bright, ii adds to the splendor of Sher.
mans Efforts and places him in conception.
as he 10 in ex ecution, the foremost military
man of history.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28
From the St. Louis Republican
Warning on President johnson.

There are symptoms of a serious revolt in
dent johnson on the subject of the recon-
struction of the southern states. As yet the
opposition has gathered but little volume and
rolls out in low mutterings and quiet MUIR
murings of discomfort. But as these little
rills meet, and spread, and deepen, ''there
will be food" of invective and coarse de
nunciation, compared with which the radical
abuse of President Lincoln was downright
fattsry. Occasionally we see in the radical
newspapers . disposition to throw off all
concealment and ''come down heavily" on
the offending president. The latest instance
under our observation is that of the Chicago
Tribune. That paper. in an article on the
suffrage question, states that Mr. Johnson,s
course ''has caused profound dissatisfaction
in tho heart of almost every earnest and un-
doubtedly loyal man in the north" And
further on: I'VE cannot forbear saying that
his action is, in our opinion. the heaviest bIoac
that the loyal cause has received since the ,oar
began"
Now we call this pretty severe language.
OF coarse it means that Andy johnson Is lit
tie better than a traitor, for surely no other
than a traitor could deal such blow as the
Tribune describes The loyal cause, he il
remembered, has received several heavy
blows since the war began. But worse than
Bull Run, worse than fredericksburg or
Chancallorsville or any defeat of our forces
In the field is the action ofPresident johnson,
In the modest opinion of our Chicago con-
temporary. Well, who speaks next2
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28
Convene nee of the Taos.

The subscriptions to the third series of the
7.30 notes are steadily increasing, sometimes
running to near four IN illions day. The
treasury department. is now filling all orders
on the day they are received, aud the country
banks and other sub agents will be able to
keep Jfull supply on hand for the prompt ac-
commodation of their customers There is
no necessity for further argument in relation
to the desirableness of this loan. Our war
expenses are nearly over, aud when we square
the books, government will need no further
loans, except as they may be required in tb e
future for the redemption of such portions of
those now made as it may not suit our con-
venience to pay, and these be obtained at
peace not OF war rates. The man who has gov
ernment bonds has practically just rs much
money as If the same amount were In bank.
notes. The bonds are simply permanent
credit-representing so much of the national
wealth. and available as capital for any bus.
ipess enterprise, with the advantage of draw
ing interest until used-while the bank notes
of national banks land we shall soon have no
othsr)and but the smaller hand so-hand circu-
lating representatives of the bonds, cut up
for convenience, but bearing no interest
Thus the holder of U. S. 100 note in every
practical sense has his money, and at the
same time gets liberal interest for it. The
national debt has certainly made the wealth
OF the country available for great practical
results 1t has mobii,zed it's capital, and
given firm foundation. not only to our bank
ing, but other great public and private inter-
ests that require credit on one hand, but
that security for the people on the other, of
which the country's bond is the best and
only sufficient representative. We under.
stand that about one hundred and forty mil
hons of the third series Of 73O notes remain
to be subscribed for, and our readers will re.
member that hundred millions of the Sec
close VIZ
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28
FOR SALE.

TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo. L.
~ Davenport's addition To the city of Rock
Island. Price IRON $500 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated ON the Camde n
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island
we'll situated Tor gardening and residences
Terms halt cash and balance ON time.
10 Acres known the Gushing Tract situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city OF
Rock Island, and 10 beautifully situated for resi-
dences, Gardening, Fruit raising-has good spring
SC, and 10 about half mile from the Roe
River Water Powers Price, per acre. $4o. hall
cash aud the balance ON time.
Also a number OF lots in Davenport. Iowa ci,v
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands an Iowa and
Nebraska Territory. 81 go N :.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT
mch21dwtf. e atDavenPort, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28

From report of the provost marshal gen.
eral we find some facts having bearing upon
the physical condition of residents of eastern
and western states. In Maine, the number
OF men rejected for the army was in the ratio
OF little over 45l to the thousand; the ratio
IN Massachusetts, is 425; and generally in
the eastern states the ratio ranges between
given, in which the ratio
zao, ana Michigan. in which il was 2as
Inc inference ia that in case of a draft thar.
are fewer exempts in the west than in ths
east oinerence which may be founded on
physlcai disability, or Discrimination 20 30
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28

". do not propose to ask President Johnson to
,,.,.,. ths oath he has taken, and assume powers
unasr the constitution that he does not possess
-. necessary to amend that instrument to aool-
81 .i.v.ry II 10 lust ~ necessary TO amend It TO
.onf.r the franchise upon negroes, and, until tnat
10 done, the question rests with the states exciu-
sivsly.-Chicago Journal 26th
This is sx.esly the right ground, and we
are glad to see q republican journal thus ad'
NIT that the emancipation proclamation was
. useless piece ofpapsr. 1t soas necessary to
amend the constitution, in order 70 legally
abolish slavery.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28
The individuality ofthe Armies of the East
and West

From the New York Worlds Washington Cor
respondence.l
Meade's army was composed of the most
conventional levies-Sherman' of the most
individual The army of the east was com =.
posed of oitizsns-that of the west of pion-
GERS A gentleman, SO called, would have
preferred the display of Meade. Ills men
had more readable faces, better characteriZa-
ton, and were less wild and 0utre In their
expression. A pioneer would have most ap-
plaudsd the review of Sherman, because his
men were harder, knottier. and wierder.-
Meade represented the army of the east, be-
ing graceful and accomplished commander,
Logan, and not Sherman, was the VESTS rep
resentatiYe soldier. The army of the west
marched, as rule, better than the east, If
rigid, mathematical time keeping is the test
of good training. Its constituents were. In
physiognomy, just the men for dashiag nd
ventures, prolonged advances. and reckless
fighting but Meade's men bore the impress
of intelligent patience like that which sat
before Richmond for four defeated years. and
in the end had the pluck TO pass over the
bastions of Petersburg. The officers of Sher
man were less punctilious in externals than
those of Meade His staff officers were not
so neatly CARRIED, his line officers were more
Indifferent to their wardrobe. The west was
the best army for a republic. the east for a
standing army, and New York troops, gener-
ally speaking, were the best Meade had to
show. Illinois troops; casually remarked,
were the flower of Sherman's veterans. The
absence of cavalry, which would have quite
embarrassed Sherman, so far AZ the spirit of
his entertainment went, was made up by Sc
ries of contrabands, and many odd concomi-
tants in the shape of mules, fowls and dogs.
which the soldiers took along. Sherman had
less artillery than Meade. The battle flags
of both were equally riddled. Harmony pre-
vailed among the partisans of both armies
The country was proud of them. Their deeds
are alike their flames are equal the reviews
were the most wonderful panorama in Ameri
can history.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28

Y HE undersigned, having leased the Rock
lIslsnd House, would respectfully announce 10
the public that IL viii be his earnest endeavor 20
conduc. IL Ia manner elicit the appreciation OF
all who may oestow their patronage on him. He
promises that il shall rot fan belo v its former
character, and hopes hat the liberal patronage
heretoiore extsnded to il may be continued
Y Aug 6,dwtE Hy0fg JOSEPH KELLEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28

We only ask justice for the negro. Let him
alone. Give him opportunity ana stand off. If he
Ia lazy, let him starve He will soon find his level
Give him fair field, just as you give to the blue
eyed German or to the swarthy Pole. He don'i
want protection, nor provost marshals TO make
him work God has given him appetites, wants,
enc rgies and reason. Stand back and let HIM use
them.-N. y, Tribune.
Will the Tribune please OBSCURE after this
fashion to those who ask protection for New
England manufacturers Why not let them
find their level? Why must they be protect
ed against the rudy checked Englishman,
the blue-eyed German. the volatile French
man, and patient plodding Hollander? Why
must the nation be taxed to protect the cot
ton and wooden and Goldfish lords of the north
east? Are they less capable of takiag care
of themselves than the negroesP Give the
west fair field to buy where it can buy the
che apest. and not compel ir to buy from New
England Chicago Times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28

-FOUR BUelNEss WILL IKCREAsE
II you Advertise in your County kapa
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
gf Ifyou Advertise In your County faps<
YOUR BUEIURSS WILL INCREASE
~ III you Advertise In your County rapG,
Jour BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
&c Hyou Advertise IN your County Pap9
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
~ If you Advertise In your County Paoax.
Y0UD BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
- Hyss Advsrtiss - yo1f Oeuty Rsoo
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28
BRICK! BRICK /!
PRICE REDUCED.

II OFFER FOR SALE, at the Energy Brick
i Yard, on the bluff, 200 900 first quality brick,
at the folio wing prices, viz
s. per thousand by the large quantity
81 per 100 in small quantities.
$ll per 1000 laid in the wall, building measure
These brick are equal in quality TO those in the
Catholic Church, Darts Store, Dimick's Stable,
or the dwelling houses of Messrs.W ait and Comet
zes &C. ATKINSON
Rock Island, June 6, dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28
FLOUR AND FEED.

WE are now manufacturing and are pre-
wv pared to deliver on short notice, in any
part OF the city, the very best quality of wheat
-four, rye -four, rye meal, corn meal, hominy
bran, &C, all of which we warrant.
~ Orders left at VIM. Shearer's or J. B. s.
M. c. Frck's grocery stores, or at the mill, will
be promptly attended to.
-saa BiDDlSON O. GIEMORE.
Rock Island, Dec. %, 1864, DIFF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-28
AUCTION.

ON MONDAY NEXT, at o'clock A. NJ.
VI 1.-THE 26th insa,) will commences the sale of
my groceries, tobacco, creckery and glass ware,
store fixtures, &C., &C., at auction, and continue
the sale from day to day until ali 10 soid.
1888 CHARLES HIPPLER-
" Rock Island, Juns % dn. III rg Ftr~