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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-06

TDUTLERS BALSAMIC MIXTURE-This old,
Dwell known and entirely reliable remedy for Sef
cret Maladies, is for sale by all Drnegists Price
81 per bottle. att q Jan l9-eoly,a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-06

SA strange storm in Chicago last Saturday
is the subject of remark in that city. One of
the newspapers says:
1.-THE electric fluid took to the rails, and ran
MP and down the track regardless of stations,
and far ahead of time. Conductors became
frantic passengers looked despairingly around
cars poured the descending river; on the rail
ran the element they dreaded so much more.
The scene became exciting. Some rushed from
the cars in the street, and were drenched TO the
skin in moment; others, more reckless of con-
sequences, watched the zigzag lghtnings play
upon the rails.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-06

WHY INJURE THE COMPLExIoN BY POW
w DERS AND WASHES which choke or fill mp
the pores Of the skin and in short time leave 1T
smooth and soft skin nse HELMBOLD'S EX,
TRACT OF SARSAPARILLAs 1t gives brill
lancy to the complexion. LJ mar 26m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-06

PoToMAo TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
steamer c. VANDERBILT Capt A. L. CoLMARY.
Steamer EXPRESS.--...........Cap +. A. RYTHER.
The Steamers G. Vanderbilt and Express will
leave every TUESDAY and FRI RWs
Washington and Georgetown, stop aa=aez1.z1Ao
ping at all the usual landings on the Potomac river
DAY and WEDNESDAY, at O'Clock A M, and
leave Alexandria at clock stopping at the usual
landings on the river. +
: For Information, freight or passage, apply to a
NEEDHAM SONS, l42 Light street wharf, Bal
timore.
J. BRODERS CO., No. 3 King street, Alexan-
dria.
MORGAN RHINEHART & co. No. 1O4 Water
street, Georgetown, and 24l + street, Washing
ton. je l4-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-07-06

THOMPsONS POMADR OPTiEM For i'm.
the Hair, is far superior to any other Pomade *
tant Prepared BY =. C. WELLS 0& CO., Now
York and sold by all Druggists, Price &c. and 7sc.
Nor brittle * --.' t'1.f r
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

Thick AND WANING have received a
new stock of oloakings which are worth look
ing at, some of them extra heavy, Moscow
Beavers, Tricots &c. &C., which We will sell
cheap or make up to order, in cloaks of any
desired shape or style and guarantee a fit
every tins also Just received new lot of
cloak buttons very desirable styles. Trim
mings, braids, gimps, hose, gloves, mittens
&c. &C., in great variety. Our prices will at
all times be found as low as the lowest.
AIKEN JARVIS & BURIAL.
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lease for the ground on which it stands ex.
pires in few months, and Mr.. Carr, the
owner of the land, will then want it. Mayor
Davenport ha, generously offered to give the
society fine lot OF ground for new
church. and the object of the festival is to
commence raising fund to either remove
the present building to the lot offered by Mr..
Davenport, or to commence the erection of
new house.
The tickets of the festival are placed at Is
cents each. and We hope there will be q large
attendance. dec6dtd
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COMMERCIAL.
RoCK ISLAND MARKRf,

kocK lsLArp, Dec. 5.
The errren, value Of the articles named below
10 subject to changes but the following auotatio
are correct for the date of this report:
Flogr-Johnston's Spring Double Extra, in bbls
$3.50, At Wholesale, and 8, 30 at retail. Sacks
$3.50 at Wholesale, and STU at retail. Louise
IS, 10 At Wholesale, and s., go at retail. =
Wheat-No. l, 81 goal rs No: =, 9oca$, 100; Re
jected 30a4sc.
Corn-25c tor 20 lbs.
oats-l6alsc for 35 lbs.
Rye-45c.
Barley-No: !. 75c;..No.:: a,::s5a5e4.
Beans-50a75c.
Oniens-25c per bus.
Potatoes-20a25c.
Eggs-35c don.
Butter Very choice lots, for recalling, will
bring 25a30c.
Sorghum-50a75c.
Salts, 40a3 ,65 per bar.
Kerosene Wholesale, barrels included, S5c;
retail 10.
Hig hwInes-$2,25.
POultry-Live cheken., 81, O0a3,0 90 per dog
Dressed, l23c per h., Turkeys, 13c per ID.
Pork.-For live hogs, 81 aec
Beehive weight, common 3,00a4, 80. For
prime shipping 5 0Oa6, 90 per hundred lbs. &
Hides-Greeu country, &c; green salted, &c;
dry sailed, l0c; dry aint. lee; green calf, loc;
sheep pelts, 81, 90
Hay-Pralrie, sI3al4psr ton Timothy ,$l4a )
Wood-o.k S, 90 to IS, 90 n eord
Coal.--At the Coal Valley yard, on the Levee,
coal 10 sold at Is cents the cost of delivering To
be added.
From teams, IN Marketsquare, at 22a25 cts.
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CHICAGO MARKET.

The produce and provision markets have again
relapsed into a state of dizziness and prices for
nearly everything tending downward.
Flour-Nothing of consequence done !;
market nominally 25c lower.
Wheat-There was some speculative inquiry
for No spring, but the market suffered a decline
OF &c, with sales at ,2s1al, 304 No l spring; No
do 9la97; winter No l l,56, and ,35 tor No
Corn-recsded &c. No l at 42a44, No SO
a4o
Oats-quiet and steady, Piazza for No /, and
23a24 for No2
Rye-There was little done anG the market
ruled dali at a decline of la2c. light sales were
made At 53c for No. /, and 4Sa50 tor Noe
Barley-neglected, small sales by sample on
track Ut lal 10
Provisons-Market dull, depressed. The firm
exhibited on Friday and Saturday has all
disappeared and prices almost entirely nominal.
Pork-new mess offered in round lots at S27a
$3.50
Hams-Sweet picked at l44c without buyers
Green hams-l3al3!
Highwines-Nominal at 2, IS
Lard-2l!c
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

Now is your time to buy your dry goods
Wadsworth &Co. have just received large stock
of prints and muslins bought since the decline in
prices than any other house in town, good
stock of cloaks, shawls, dry goods &C. which they
will sell at bargains.
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SELLING OUT.
RARE CHANCE FOR BARGAINS.

l offer for sale my merchant tIiloT's stand,
corner OF Washington and Illinois street, together
with the stock in trade. The house Is two sto,y
substantial brick building, 20 by 90 feet, standing
on ground for which have lease yet nine years
TO run, and at the expiration of that time right
to an extension lease or be paid for the build
ing.
. The stock on hand consists of full assortment
OF cloths, trimmings gents furnishing goods, hats,
caps, gloves, &c, &c, together with a fine stock
OF ready made clothing. Also all the tools, fI-
lures, &c, &c, necessary IN the manufacture of
clothing.
The stock, or the building, will be sold together
or separately, as desired, but possession of the
building will not be gwen until the stock is dis
posed of.
The location is one OF the very best in town,
either for the business carried on there, or
for any other business.
Terms Cash
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CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,

THE SUBSCRIBER has purchased the
/ Tobacco Store or Illinois street n Johnson's
American Block, where he will continue the bus
mess of TObacconist, and the manufacture of
cigars. He will keep always hand a good
stock OF all Kinds of Cigars, Tobacco, Snuffs
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Pipes, Cigar
Holders, Tobacco Bags, Cigar Cases, SC, SC,
where ne hopes TO all hrs friends and the pub.
lie generally and merit a share of public patron-
age. MATHEW SCHLEGEL.
Rock Island June % dit.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

PosrPoNED.-1n consequence of the Festi-
val of the Episcopal Church on Wednesday
Church will postpone theirs till the evening
of Thursday the 10Th instant
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

The members of the German-American
School are requested to meet at the school
house on the 10Th inst, at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
ROBERT koEKLER
decSd2t. Secretary.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

Mr.. sPgIDEL has n very neat and tasteful
drug store and is steadily doing good bust
ness. Read his advertisement and give him
9 call -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

Dr. W. T. McCleland, of Penn, says:
/ have prescribed Dr. SWANS Bourbon Bitters
as a tonic in low forms of fever, and have found
it better than any other d;ffusable stimulsnt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09
poy.30dwtf.

LATEST FROM EGYPr.-PENNEY's EGYPTIAN
Lorus-A new and exquisite perfume for the
handkerchief Cleopatra and the ladies of the
present day using the same perfume. Penney's
Egyptian Lotus.
A Caution TO THE LApIEs.-Don't be imposed
upon by having foreign perfumes forced upon you,
when you have just good--yea, and better
made at home Get the Egyptian Lotus, for in-
stance, and you'll never use any other atterward.
For sale by all druggists and perfumers Price
One Dollar. Manufactured by the proprietor, f.
A. Penney, at his laboratory, Fulton Avenue, cor
ner ofJay street, Brooklyn, l.. l., and sold by all
druggists aud fancy goods dealers.
FULLER, FINCH FULLER,
Wholesale Agents,
Chicago, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

EPISCOPAL FEsTIvAL.-The ladies of the
i sa'Opal Church are preparing for festival
..oc0ek,s Hall. ON Wednesday evening
;na :. l0f the purpose of raising fund for do
'0msthlng to their church sdifoe. The
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09
FOR SALE.

VALUABLE timber and coal lands, situa-
' ted in Rock Island County, ILL.,. is miles be-
low Rock leland city, and within halt a mile OF
the Mississippi river. The west halt and south
east quarter of section a. township 10, north of
ange west, 4S0 acres, is offered Tor sale, in
body In lots TO suit purchasers. Ii 10 well
watered and contains potters' clay and rock, to
great amount, and of superior quality, haa 30
under cultivation. For terms enquire or
Franklin Carr, on the premises, or Joseph Bar
nett, Rock Island. pETERCARR
nov27dwtf.
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LOCAL AFFAi B s i.
TERMS OF THE ARGUS
Odd Fellows.

RocS ISLAND LoDeE No. IS, l. O. o. F.-Meets
every Monday Evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
south corner of Illinois and Eagle streets, at
seven O'Clock, p. IN. -e.
c. 3. KNOX, r. 5. ERNEST KEEL, n. G.
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TO LET.

have a Pork House, suitable for storage
i or pork packing,-also Corn CRIB, both of
which wish to rent. Enquire OF the undersign-
cd. C. Z. BURIAL.
uoy2Od2w -rcr
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octI3dwtf.
s.MUSICiL.

M Il. +. GRUMPY having become resi-
NJ dent of Rock Island, takes this method to
inform the musical public that he is prepared 10
tune and repair Pianoes and Meiodeons, and can
sell at factory prices the following first class in
strumentr:
Gold Medal Pianoes, VIM. Knabe & Co., Dalti-
more, Md.
A. II. Gale & Co.'S Pianoes, n. Y.
Organs and MelOdeons from the factories of G.
II. Prince & Co., Buffalo, n. y; Cahart & Need
ham, y, Y; Mason & Hamlin, Boston.
Second hand Pianoes and Melodeons taken in
exchange Cor new ones.
Orders for NiolIns, Flutes, Aceonieons, Brass
instruments, &c, promptly filed at Chicago pri-
n. B.-Orders for tuning of instruments left at
Island City Hotel, L. o. box 4S2, or At residence,
Madison street, Sd house south Of Hlghla nd
street, promptly attended 20. oct3dSm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09
ISLAND CITY HOT Ell.
JOHN STAFFORD, Proprietor.
Corner Jefferson and Illinois Streets.
Rock Island.

THIS HOUSE is located opposite the
L Steamboat Landing, and only one square from
the railroad depot Il is the largest Hotel in the
city and its proprietor will spare no pains to
please those who favor him with a call.
good Hall, suitable for first class Concerts
Dances, Theatrical Performance, &C., SC, 10 con-
nected with this house.
N&- Baggage and passengers conveyed to and
from the house free of charge.
good Barber's Shop, and frs, class SalooI
and Billiard Tables connected with the house.
JOHN r. STAFFORD, Clerk
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Manufacturers Prices.
To Consumers.

To Consumers.
We shall sell good goods al tar prices and
warrant them as represented. We shall be
pleased to show our stock and prices, and If they
prefer our goods 10 their money II Will benefit
both parties 10y the operation.
T. A. BABCOcK,
&. ". BABcOCK.
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u. A. SMYTH,
Successor to J. M. Moore.

Successor to J. M. Moore.)
Dealer in Iron, Nails. Glass, Farmers and Mech
anics' Tools and all kinds of Shelf Hardware.
Cor. Illinois and Buffalo streets, Rock Island.
dec5dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

FARM WAGONS FOR SOLDIERS.
A GOOD MANY FARMERS. who have
u served their country faithfully and received
honorable discharges, are now returning to their
farms, and they want new wagons. To all such,
who purchase of me, will make deduction of
Five Dollars from the regular price.
B. III, KIMBALL
Rock island, Aug. IS, dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

h Ses. mou. "T RESORT on e a. S e .Psaes TOYS,
q
Val find endless delight pleasures pictures and joys
Left
er are Books for the festive here are Boo.sioI the wise
q
Her tn LAWYER, Doeto, PreaeAs
Books the Children, the Scholar Teacher,
Take them tendt hane with
9s m,E TO Po.0ss pr ;1i T ,so S to mend fine
AM elegant Fiamesto suspendt mnto
Her arFl es here Drums,he ref dies Flutes,
And cen the Tin Trumpet Johnny still tOOu
and
bellows.
esaTdh him nobeserth nJe4Da ratorJ
an "Cmmerc nd Cap"
enough
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"wak
Is, are Toys s tia, are new and Toys ., are CURIOUS
Wonderful o the
70
too wild
beer drawing miId
@ the firm, word IwInp
The blow Iown trumpet FOrw sntO ttheeheek
Then walk my and each hand
tancfhancy
Call on Dvoe Crmpon
MoR. LCrsrRrO The INTEL wosID,N ovsl
EnIrOs ahSp D, viii eL
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THE FOLLOWING EXPLAINS ITSELF:
Posr MAsrrp, Rock Island, mn.

ILL.,
through Devoe 3
Stores
on the shelves
the fnyw
eentrnw
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09
Chemicals and Drugs
FARM FOR SALE.

I OFFER my farm for sale, in Western tp,
| Henry county, miles southwest of Deaning-
ton, consisting OF so acres well fenced has about
100 fruit trees, never-failing spring oil water,
two wells with good water, one of them having
rom 10 to 20 feet all the time, good house
grainery, corn crib and stabling for horses.
For terms enquire OF Mr.. Fisher, opposite
Island City Hotel, Rock Island, the prem
Uses.
All stock and farming utensils will be sold with
the place if wanted.
FRANK BURGER.
decSdwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09
81. LOUIS MARKET:
St. Louis, Dec. 2.

Extreme dullness reigned on 'change to-day,
everything except corn being almost dead, under
an advance In freight to New Orleans
Fiour-An unusual stagnation characterizes the
market; prices are weak and the demand is
fined 10 small parcels for orders and the city
trade. Spring super 6,25; spring extra 6, IS;
SIS for low double extra, and IL so for choice
do.
Wheat-most of the millers are standing out,
and the market is fat at 20 Tor good spring; 10
prime fall
Corn-in good demand at 75ia76 old white;
new do IL choice ola yellow ~; old mixed 70;
do 63.
Oats-37s45
Pork-30 90 old mess
Bacon-new clear sldes 223c; old shoulders
Lard-declrncd to a5i choice loaf, and is tor
butchers
Whisky-dull at asa
Butter-dull ut SIS
Hay-quleta at Is, 90 for tight pressed
HOgs-U nchanged at 9a94c
Lumber-Boards at the yaros range from s2ba
so; joists 25a4O; dressed flooring 5oa7o; siding
27a3O; shingles 5aS
NEW YORK MARkET.
Telegraphed. to the Argus.
New York, Decembers
Flour lOa25 lower; 7,sOas,OO Extra state !;
s,40aS, go r. II. o.
Eheat-2a3 lower; Goal ,6s Chicago Spring ;
l,60a69 Mil. club; ,10al,7 amber Mil.
Rye-dull. IL
Corn-l lower, s4a92 unsound; 9SuS4 sound
mixed western.
Barley-heavy. lilo.
Oats = dull, 5sa6l forl sound 46a5O tor
POrk-unsettled, 29,Ooaas,62 newmess, closing
1900 cash.
Beef-heavy
Cut Meat-heavy
Lard-lower, i5a20
Dressed Hogs-Dull.
Whsky-quiet, ,, 34a2, 80 western
Butter-quIet, 2Sa35 OHIO.
Cheese-quIet 14al9
Eggs-2Sc.
sugar-Firmer, lliaI5i
Fundamentally ALI crude; 81 refined bond;
81 free.
NEW YORK STOCK ANDs MONEY
MARKET.
I.legraphed TO the Argus
NEW YoRE, December 9.
Gold-opened 81 ,442, and closed l,44s
Mouey-on call pc
c. s r. l. 1,072
Us 81 coup LISA
Do reg'd 1913.
U. S. $50 coup Of '64 e9z.
L. s. 5-20's coup. Nov. s9t
U s $40 coup of go ,o23
Do reg'd 99!.
Do new issue ,0le.
u. s. $40 coup OF '65 99s
u. S. 10 40 coup.ea.
Do reg'd oct.
U. S. 7-3o 97s.
Do I'd series $50.
Do Sd series 9S1.
u. s. 6's 81 coupons ,073
Dc reg'd | ,02
One Year Certfcate-97s.
U 6's6 reg'd ,05s
U 6's 6S coup lis
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me" ESQ mucn announcement"
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n ear BabcOck's Hall.

We have on hand and are receiving large
stock OF Staple and Fancy Goods, 10 which ~,
call the attention OF the public.
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80 the Trade.

Having bought our stock before the late rise.
We can offer such inducements will make Il I'M
necessary to purchase either in Chicago or else
where. We pay particular attention to this
branch of our business, and sell at a small mar
gin. We have also made arrangements that
we can sell
Soap, Wooden Ware,
Candles, Brooms,
Crackers, Vinegar,
Matches, Paper, &C., At
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-09

Or
n sane Union.
ito h will
0 o.
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90arned to the 18th instant at p. m.
j. K. JOHNSTON, City CLERK.
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dec8d2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-07
Mr. John Mason of Woodlawn, is writing
against the re oganized government.
DIED,

On Monday afternoon, March 9Th, at ! past
o'clock, after q long and protracted illness,
which she bore with Christian fortitude and
resignation Mrs CAROLINE BEARD, for
merlv Of Piscataway District, Maryland, in
the 18th year Of her age. ~ Ter funeral will
take place from the residence Of her son-i'1- Jaw
George Cooper, No. IS, Queen street at three
o'clock, "Wednesday afternoon, 9Th inst, to
which the friends and acquaintance are res
pectfulv invited without further notice.
Marble O. papers please copy,J
In Baltimore, MARGARET g. RUST,
,laughter of Dr. Bushrud Rust. deceased Of
UpperviI}e, Va, departed this life on the
Lord 5 Dag, 9TH instant, 5! o clock, ?. N ~~
Her prayer was that Of the poor publican,
God be Inerciful to me d sinner, and tremb'
ling}y trusting in the atoning blood Of the
/ ord Jesus she calmly used from the sor
rows Of ca. tn TO the joys of Heaven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-07

FROM EUROPE. Liverpool dates the 22l
ult, have been received. The only news of
i'm portarce, is debate in the British Hous ,
Ct Lords On the detences OF Canada. Lord
Lyseden pointed to the hostile feeling OF th=
Americans, aud urged Immediate measures Ter
the cstn$o Of the province.
l1aI> De t}ras ana l,ipen admitted the ln!
portanoo Of acrlon, but regretted thal any
1oubt should be expressed Of the ccnclatory
inrenyions OF the 6, s. government. Earl
Derby thoueh, The position OF the govern.
nlant was Iluu'Ilalng, when the question Of
peace or war depended cn su eycltahlo popn-
lace, With strong prejui1ices against England
He strongly censu:eo The government ipr
having 50 long delayed these defenses aud
riiicuied the smaness Of the amount asked.
Earl Russell regretted the discussion, and
stared that the government had declined 10
max. Il movement Will: the Canadians d.
cijnel to take mea>,sres themselves. i}'l. as
they now show iihereIt disposition: 1hs
government comes forward 70 assist Ehem.
The ministers said that he subject Of naval
forces tior the lakes, owing to the term'na: ion
Of the convention, was under COS sheraton.
This t1t:i,are va regarded Is very nlSohievon=
and caused a depression IN the funds, and
slight fail III con>n!S {. ). ) % scIoSed al 539.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-07


u.S..-Many of our readers will receive with pro
4o,nd regret, theannouncenen of the death of
Rev, STEPHEN L.. DUBUIssoN, which occurred
= Pan. E.ance, on the 18th Of august, 81. He
,o,s horn in the Island Of ST. Domingo, now
Havti. on the Dist Of October, 1886 but &C.
conpanied his parents, at a very early age, to
Marsees, ana thus escaped the dreadful mas
sacre Of 1893, OILY 10 be an Eye .witness 10
some of the most terrible scenes Of the +, ench
Revolution. Of which he retained, through
lite, vivid and harrowing rec Election La
early lite, h engaged IN Ineroaorie our
suits, and when quite young man, he served
in the armies Of Napoleon as Purser or Pay
master. ga the downfall Of the great empe-
ror, he devoted himself CO the cause OF reli
gion. entering the Society Of Jesus on the DIST
Of December, 1915, au{ choosing America rs
the field Of his labors H.. was, at two differ
ent parinds, President OF Georgetown College.
and for long tine of iiltad as assistant Pas
Tor OF St Patrick ; Church, Washington, and
ST. Jaseph's Church, Philadelphia, in both
which cities, be gathered around him host Of
friends In the spring Of 1893, he succeeded
the Rev John Smith in the pastoral charge Of
St. Mary's Church, in this CRY; and by the judi
cious and coaciliatory manner in which he
discharged the duties attached to it, he put
an end to the unhappy dissensions which had
some years betnra. disturbed the harmony Of
the congregation. Having contracted, from
incessant labor in preaching aud catechising,
painful disease OF the throat, and being there.
by inca pacitated from the active service Of the
ministry, he was elected in the summer of
1871, to represent the American Jesuts in the
triennal council OF their order, at Rome, and
after transacting the business entrusted to him,
he retire1 to .ha South Of France, hoping by
rest an! more genial climate, tn recover his
he lth, that he mig bt return 20 his dear Alex:
andria But Providence Willea II othe, wise
he never recovered his voice, and alter nearly
quarter of a century OF retirement, which he
devoted In great part, to the lnve>tlgauon ot
the phenomena OF the SO called spiritual mani
testatinns, which be attributed 70 dlabOtl-
cal Influences, and against which he wrote
much, he died at the advanced age Of 49,
During his residence amoug US, he made
many friends; his zeal anu learning added
much to the influence Of the church to which
he was attached, while the grave urbanity Of
his manners, and careful avoidance OF all that
could wound the religion predilectloas Of
others, and she deep interest he cook i'll every
thng that related 20 the iatel|ectuAl improve
ment Of our community made him general
favorite with persons of other religious per
sua ions Asa teacher, he was such il ds~
eipIinarian as is rarely found. ard many who
enjoyed the benefits Of ais influence aud in
stluctlons as Principal Of St. John 8 Academy,
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