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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-09-11

September Z, 1865
MEssRs EDIToRs
H. B. Hardy, Esq, a young lawyer OF rare
ability and popular manners, committed sui
eide last night, by taking laudanum Mr..
Hardy was raised in BERTHE Co., n. c., moved
to this village in 1865: practiced law success
fully up to the beginning of the war; moved
to Hilsboro'. N. G.. in 1862; and, finally
moved to Wilmington, N c., at the close of
the war. He left his home and family about
ten days ago, TO visit his old home in BERTHE,
and to attend court at this place, and was to
have returned home to-day, but last night he
purchased vial of laudanum, left his room
during the night, and was found this morn
ing lying dead in the Episcopal church yard,
with the empty vial by his side. lie no doubt
intended to get to his own square on which
his child was buried before the war, but on
account Of the darkness of the night did not
reach it, but died on the adjoining square,
Ex-Governor Bragg, Judge Barnes, Major
Yates and Messrs. Calvert h PEBBLES, brother
members of the bar, are making all arrange
ments to apprise his family of their most sad
bereavement
Mr. Hardy leaves wife and two sons tc
mourn his loss. May God, who tempers the
wind to the shorn lamb, be their comfort ani
support. Csc W.
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CnrEnINo News rS rrr; ..IIo,rr AI.,rnr1c. ?

CHEERING NEWS IN THE "HoME MANUrAc-
TURE" LINE.---We learn with great satisfac-
ton, that the Suggestions some time since
thrown out by the DAY Book, arc about to 10
acted on by an enterprising gentleman, who is
now making arrangements to start steam
factory in our city, for several kinds of wooden
ware, such as tubs, buckets, wash-boards,
chairs, furniture, &c. The establishment will
bs thoroughly complete in all its arrange
ments and Oh an extensive scale, giving ON
| ploymont to several hundred hands, and
manufacturing extensively for a large South
ern and Western market, i'll addition to cur
own. ft
We hail this contemplated enterprise with
Joy, as the foferunner Of many others which
we need in our midst, to enable our mer-
chants to offer their customers a ready assort-
ment OF manufactured articles, without going
out of their own city for them. Once success
fullystarted and other manufactures will spec
dilyfollow. Give us full supply of water,
and every enterprise in the town will start out
on new career of prosperity. Turn on the
water, gentlemen of the Councils, and the old
town will soon get up a full head of steam.
A FIenT AND DUCK1Ne -Stroling
around the wharves Sunday afternoon in
search Of ''Itens," we heard loud cries of dis
tress from a decidedly Hiberuian throat, and
Oh fastening to the spot, saw two men in de-
cidedly antagonistic positions, the one most
unmercifuiy pounding the other with his
right hand whilst he held him by the throat
with the left, the sufferer screaming murder
with all his might. The origin of the muss
we are ignorant of, but the denouement Was
both laughabe and "dampish," for no sooner
could the beaten one extricate himself frcm
the hands of bis opponent than he made
leap into the water.
Ropes were thrown to him, but he got into
the wheel house of steamboat, and no per-
suasion could induce m to put foot on .,erra
frma" again, until assured by the bystanders
that his enemy should not be allowed to in
hict further chastisement on him. He finally
came up wet and bloody, looking like wor-
ried water rat
DRAWING OUT THE KINKs.-Two of the
female wards of the government" got at it
on Bermuda street, yesterday, in real Donny-
brook fair-style. A witness of the scene, in-
forms us that it was rare sport for the time,
and regrets that there was not present,
member of the Clancy" to enjoy the fun. 1t
was a noticeable fact, that at the beginning
of the fracas "the wards" were done up nicely
to attend funeral; and at its termination,
there was woful deficiency of apparel on
both, with evidences on the ground, of their
having been considerable wool-gathering in
the vicinity; besides this, the ''harr' left
standing Gin the place where the wool ought
to grow" had all of its kinks drawn out. No
arrests were made.
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f CHARITY, OPERA AND CIReUs.-Parsuant
! to notice the amiable movers in this great
charity, assembled yesterday evening at the
lecture room of Christ church. The Rev.
Mr.. Barten organized the meeting aud made
an address every word of which should ring
on the ears Of the people OF the South
He paid just tribute of honest admiration
to the memory of those who fell III the strug-
gle and referred to the understanding which
existed with our dead sohiiers chat those they
left at home--alas so many are now without
a home l---should be provided for by those
left behind, in whose defense they fought. He
pointed out the fact that notwithstanding our
poverty, we do not retrench, and made noble
appeal in behalf ii the INDECENT. .
We may add i'll support Of his argument
and appeal, that this community expended at
the circus and opera, something like $4,000,
of which the resident population could not
have paid less than one third---a very naod-
est estimate. If then we can afford So 900
to see the capers of a clown and hear the
thunderous uproar of an intinerant opera
troupe, surely we can give something for the
sake of "sweet charity" Our episode, how
ever, has carried us beyond the announcement
of officers for the Association, who on motion
of the Rev. Leroy NJ Lee, were unanimously
elected as follows,
Miss Henrietta l.. Hunter, President ~
Mrs. DR.. Mallory, Vice President. vs4
Mrs s. H BagnalI, Treasurer.
Mrs DR., Baylor, Secretary.
Mrs. DR.. Lee, Assistant Secretary.
Mrs. DR., j 8 Farrar, of Gloucester, gen
eral agent. sg.-
s DlREcTREssEs,
aIrs. Geo. Dey, Mrs. VIM. Dey, Mrs. X.
Biggs, Ms. s, s. Stubs, Mrs Mary Corp
rev, j Il, Henderson, Mrs. Vim. McLane,
DR.. Armstrong, Mrs. VIM, Hallett, Mrs
Belle Mcintosh, Mrs. j. s. Farrar, of Glou-
cester, Mrs. John Peters, Mrs Marshall Parks
Mrs. VIM. Camp. Mrs, George C. Reid, Mrs.
Dr. Rose
The following gentlemen wore appointed
directors and agents to open subscription lists
and solicit contributions
c, W, Wilaon, Stewart & Dey, Wilson &
Taylor. and the members Of the press through
out the city and State
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FALL OF TREE.-On Monday morning,
one half of large mulberry tree split of
and fell to the ground, on the corner Of Main
street and YaxIey's lane, at the old Delany
residence This tree has cast its grateful shade
on the western side of the house for long
number of years, warding off the hot sum
mer's evening sun, and its displacement ma
terially alters the familiar appearace of the
spot, and is. doubtless, a matter of regret to
the family.
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FERRY Po1NT Revival The revival at
Ferry Point is still going on. Last night the
Reverend Mr.. Wellons preached an excellent
sermon to a large audience. Persons were
compelled to remain outside for the want of
seats, The mourner's bench was crowded
with such as seek to be saved The Reverend
gentleman will preach again tonight at n
o'clock, when, no doubt the congregation will
be as large as that which was attracted last
night. s S~s
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THANKs-We are indebted to Mr.. S. H
Carter, of the National Express and rranspor-
tation Company, for late papers
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TON
1866.
RIBBONS, MILLINERY AND STRAW
GOODS, si
ARMSTRONG, GATOR DC CO.,
IMsoarERs AND JoBBEss OF
RIBBONS BONNET SILKS u SATINS.
Velvets, Ruches. Flowers, Feathers,
Straw BOnnets, Ladies' Hats,
TRIMM AND MED.
SHAKER HOODS,
No. 237 and Lofts of 239 Baltimore St.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Offer a Stock unsurpassed in the United States,
in va iety and cheapness. orders solicited and
prompt attention given.
Terms-Cash. ~ sep-ll-3m+
So: NO CHANGE.
NOTWITHS 1ANDING the advance
IN IN some KIND of goods, we are still adheribg
to our OLD plan of buying low and selling accord-
ingly. Quick and cheap is the word.
We Call attention to the following goods from
AUCTION, which we are selling at much less Than
usual rates VS.
Axes, Circular Saws. Locks, Hinges, Pre-
Baskets, Backing, AK Handles, Pllw and Cart
Harness, Tarles, Sadder's Benches and Tools,
Kettle Ears, and maay other articles worthy the
attention of pur chasers.
d. J. GRIFFITH,
Wholesale Il Retail Dealers in Hardware,
No. II East Side Market Square,
sepll Sign of the Pad Lock.
ID EIVTNG
N TO--DAY
!. 1876 bbls P. Il. and Chesapeake Sugar,
s. hbls Chesapeake Syrup,
IS boxes Cheese,
30 frkins Butter,
$50 bbls Flour,
| IS Boxes vanhaagen's Soap,
rs Bags Prime Rio loftee,
For sale low by
seplO NORRIS, GwATHMEY 4 co,
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/ Especial Correspondence ofthe Day Book. ]
Suicide of H. b. Hardy, Esq.

JACKSON, Northampton Co., NC.
September T, 1866
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II. DELA ,

FOR RENT ON STORAGE.
1NHE LARGE AND CON VENIENT-
l. ly situated Warehouse No. Is Wide Water
ST eet Ono. Hopkins d Co.'S old stand) will be
rented on storage at moderate rates by apply ing
to W. H. Roberts, Auctioneer, corner OF Roanoke
square and Wide Water streets.
WM. I. FENTRESS,
au29- W-F&M-2w Trustee.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-06
safety from Thunder STORMS,

The safest situation during thunder storm
is the basement for when a person is below
the surface of the earth. the lightning must
strike it before it can reach him. and will, in
all probability. be expended in it. DIR.
Franklin advised persons apprehensive of
lightning to sit in the middle of u room. not
under . metal lustre or any conductor, aud
to lay their feet upon another chair. twill
still be safer, he SAID, to lay two or three
beds or mattresses in the middle of the room,
and folding them double, to place chairs upon
them. Persons In the field should prefer
open parts to the vicinity of trees, &c. The
distance of a thunder storm, and consequent
y the danger is easily estimated. As light
travels at the rate of 1872. 900 miles in sec
ond, Its effects may be considered instantan.
eous at any moderate distance. Sound, on
the contrary, is transmitted only at the rate
of /, l42 feet, or about $50 yards in a second.
BY accurately observing, therefore, the time
| that intervenes between the flash and the
noise of the thunder which follows it, a very
| near calculation may be made of its distance
and there Is no better means of removing ap
preh upsiops
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TO THE GRAYBEARps.

Without occupying too much space in your
paper, we wish to say that we do not believe
that one single private can be found in the
regiment who will entrust his papers to such
a rascal as Geo. W. Kincaid His course to-
wards the poor old men in that re giment was
disgrace to any one who has a single spark
OF honor, honesty or humanity in his bosom.
The unheard-of erueltles prsctlced by this
villain, Kincaid, and by his orders. we be.
lIeve. IN some instances, caused death IN
others shortened the lives of his victims, and
in all caused unnecessary pain, sorrow and
trouble, and ought to damn him to eternal in
fanny. This heartiess scoundrel and unteel-
ing wretch who, by running away, barely es-
capped lynching when the regiment was die
banded, now has the impudence to come be.
fore the old Graybeards again and beg them
to send him their discharge papers SO that he
can get their bounty money into his hands
and probably keep it there. We beg them to
do no such thing, but to collect their own
money through their own chosen agents
There is an agent (Col. Cook appointed by
the state of Illinois, and paid by the state of
Illinois, who resides at Washington. D. c.,
for the express purpose of collecting back
pay and bounty for Illinois soldiers, free of
charge to them All Illinois soldiers who
send their papers to him will have their
claims collected, faithfully and honestly, at
the expense of the state, and free of expense
to the soldiers. Perhaps Iowa also has such
an agent If not, then employ some good
safe lawyer, and not trust your papers in the
hands of such villain as Kincaid.
JAMES d. HALEY, Co. c..
BENJAMIN WALDEN, Co. c.,
JOSEPH ATKINSON, Co. E.,
HENRY WOLF, Co. K,
j. G. BELL, Co. g.,
d. G. THATCHER, Co. L.,
SAMUEL MOORE, Co. A,
all of the 9th Iowa Volunteers
Rock Island, July 6.-1866.
The Bellsville I'll. Democrat, of the Both,
says: 'About the first wheat of the season
was brought into the city on Thursday last
by Augustus Chenos. 1t was pronounced
choice article, and was bought by the "Har-
rison Mills" at 80 IS per bushel."
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Only q White Girl.

From the Albany Argus.
The World remarks that as there is no op-
portunisy now-ad days 10 shed tears ofsympa-
thetio sorrow over the sufferlngs of the
"scourged slave" even In unreconstructed
Texas, we commend to the attention of the
easily -moved to-tears women and men of
Massachusetts, the recent case of a young
lady, 16 years of age, who was soundly
logged in the Alliston grammar school, Of
Cambridge, Mass, within sight and sound of
Summers alma Mater, Harvard, and almost
under the shadow of that cradle of liberty.
faneuil hall. The evidence shows that the
young lady, for somewhat" impudent an
swef when reprimanded for whispering, was
!. INTO q recitation room, where twenty
blows with strap were administered by the
iauy assistant, while another held her hand
over ner mouth to stop her screams. During
sne punishment the master came in and as.
sisted In holding her, and piano was play.
ing to drown the noise.
But the most singular circumstance con.
nected.. with the outrage is the vote of the
school committee that the whinnine Of
young lady, 16 years of age, lis in sceora.
anoe with the rules for the government of
the public schools of Cambridge" There.
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The New York Tunes has found a new sub
ject for political economists, and demonstrates
that the prodigal waste of fireworks on the
4tb of July 10 not so proftless a matter after
all, ending in mere "fzz" and snoka. Some
timid and bashful young gentleman, who has
more courage to face battalion of Chasseurs
D'Afrique than to pop the question" to the
girl he loves, has only TO go armed with
pack of Chinese crackers to perform the pop.
ping office for him, and fill his arms at once
with one hundred pounds or more of blush
ing, trembling femininity. The Times says:
Though man>may use up in fireworks a
hundred dollars about as speedily as in al
most any other way, IL is by no means gener-
ally bad investment. Aside from the I'M
mixed delight it gives the children, there are
beneath the cover of the suphureous smoke
not unfrequeutly most admirable opportuni-
ties for filtration. When a cracker goes off
with an extra bang, timid young lady may
be kissed before she RECEIVERS from the shock;
and if, perohsnce, che is very much startled
| by the tiZZ of Roman candle, or the upward
whirr of rocket, she will not untrequeutiy
| or unnaturslly fall backward in her fright,
especially if previous observation has as
sured her that the right pair of arms are in
| waiting to receive her. So says one who
| knows-or who says he knows-and YOU can
| either take him at his word to try the exper-
| iment yourself.
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CELEBRATION OF THE fTH AT
BUFFALO PRAIRIE.

About 1900 people asse N bled at Fishers
Grove, from Buffalo Prairie, Drury town, W est
part of Edglngton, aud north side of Mercer
county. Judge kistler, president, David
Cyphers, marshal assisted respectively by
two vice presidents and two assistant mar
shals.
The crowd assembled at De Graft & Hart
mans Corners, formed in procession and
marched II miles, with music oy Little's
band the band belongs to Buffalo Prairie) to
the grove, when an escort with band, was
sent out to receive the delegation from
Drury.
All having arrived, after exchanging con-
gratulatiops in that beautiful shady grove
for awhile, the president took the stand and
called order.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Martin. of Illinois
City.
Reading declaration of independence by
Eco. Woods, of Mercer Co.
Grafton by Jacob Norris of Rock Island
all interspersed with music by the band after
which adjournment for dinner.
There was dinner hero and dinner there
and dinner everywhere, more than l0. 900
people could eat, all sorts and kinds OF eve
rything, last such as the women Of Buffalo
Prairie know how to cook. and | tell you they
know how to DO it, exactly, they do.
After roaming around awhile, the happiest
sot of folks | ever saw, the president called
order for regular tonsts and RESPONSES
A bout two hours were occupied in this and
they adjourned. everybody satisfied with
themselves and more than satisfied with eve
rybody else. Where all performed their
parts 80 weli it is not necessary to particul-
arize.
Buffalo Prairie cannot be beat for fine
farms, fine houses, barns, orchards, and eve
rything else that belongs to good Turning
and there are plenty of children and school
houses and pretty girls.
COMMUNICATED.
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nv TEE.rE Phi
Exported for the Daily Argus.
The National Union Con
ventiOn.
DELEGATES CHOSEN FROM MISSOURI
Gen. Lane Recovering.

WAsHIEGroN, July 5.-Every effort 10 being
put forth TO make the Johnson National Conven-
ton, at PhIladel phIa, a 1t is rumored
that Gen'l DIX will be the presiding officer, and
that all appoIntees to federal Offices who do not
favor the movement will be removed
The conservative state convention adjourned
yesterday, after preparing an address to the vo-
ters, nominating Col. Williams a candidate Tor
public school superintendent, the only state Office
to be filed this fall, end selectn full list of del
egates to the Philadelphia convention
LEAvENwoRTH, July 5.-Hopes are entertained
that Gen. Lane Will recouer. He seems much bet
ter tonight, is conscious and is able TO speak.
NEW YORK, July 6.-There were fresh de-
velopments in Staten Island land no deaths from,
cholera, yesterday. The sick in the hospital
there are all progressing favorably.
The N. Y. Herald's foreign correspondence
shows that the monarchs and people were evid ent-
ly astonished at the rapid and successful move
ment of the Prussian armies in Hanover and Sax
ony
The report of the occupation of Dresden and
Leipsic produced considerable astonishment
among the citizens OF Vienna, but nothing like
CONSERVATION or excitement. The utmost and
most perfect secresy was maintained relative to
the Austrian plan OF campaign.
1t alleged IN Paris that the Parisians detest-
ed the Prussisns and the policy of Prussia /; while
on the other hand we informed from the best
authority that the emperor of France is in hearty
accord with Bismark and King Frederick William.
1t appears that Napoleon was simply confused.
The Italian volunteers on the right bank of the
Pc in sight OF the Cretan sentinals doing du-
ty for Austria the other side.
The Duke Deschartes, Phillips grandson. ten-
dered his services officer to Victor Emmanuel,
but the offer was declined by the Italian cab-
net.
The morning papers contain the following
special from Washington
A general order has been issued by direc-
ton of the president to the effect that III de-
serters from the regular army who reioin
their regiments at any military post or re.
cruiting rendezvous prior to the 18th of Aug.
ust will be returned to duty without punish.
ment, on condition they will make up lost
time and forfeit time.
GenI Sherman will be in New York on
The 7th, Philadelphia on the 9th, Boston on
The 18th and on the 18th will be al Dart.
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BUFFALO PRAIRIE CELEpSATioN'

y We hear, from those who were present,
That the Buffalo Prairie celebration was
2, treat success, altogether beyond the expecta'
ii ions of those who got it up, there being
5nver 1000 people present, and all the exer-
i, uses being highly satisfactory. The grafton,
.5v Jacob Norris Esq, of this city, is spoken
EFF in very high terms of praise. as an ap'
l,ropriste, eloquent and interesting speech
With no word or allusion in it to give offence
10 any person. Buffalo Prairie people may
we'll be proud of the manner In which the
whole affair was conducted, for they certain
.,qY won the praise of all who were there.
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BANKING HOUSE of
JAY COOKE & CO.

Corner Wall and Nassau sts.. New York.
In connection with our houses in PhiladeIpbi,
and Washington, we have opened NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer our service,
to Banks, Bankers, and Investors for the transac
ton Of their business in this city, including pur-
chases and sales of Government Securities SOL.
Bonds, and Gold. Weare constantly REPRESENTA-
at tina Stock Exchange and Gold Board, wbe,s
orders sent us are promptly filed We Leeo on
hand full supply OF VI
buying and selling at current prices. and siIo-;ug
correspondents the most liberal rates the marx
affords. JAy C0OuE
mayl0dwly.:
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
City OF Rock Island, July ?, 1866.
n OlICE is hereby given that the assess
~ ment lists OF taxable real and personal estate
the city OF Rock Island for the year 1866, have
been completed and returned by the assessor to
the city council, and hat objections thereto will
Do heard by the city council, at the council room
in said eety, THE ELEVENTH DAY OF
JULY INSI, at O'Clock p. NJ. All person.
feeling themsev aggrieved by the assessment OF
their property hereby requested TO make or
file their objections at the time and place afore-
said. c. Z. DODGE, City Clerk.
Iva
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THE FOURTH.

!, In this city there was no formal celebra-
ttion. Flags were generally displayed
throughout the city, business generally sus-
pended, and the people betook themselves to
+ quiet pic mics, which, we think, is altogether
, the best way to celebrate the day.
/, The catholics had fine pic mic in grove
:. back of the high school building. Also the
, German school, in another grove near by.
There was general public. pic mic on
Big Island, many people being present from
, the country.
There was also celebrations at Hampton,
Cordova, Buffalo Prairie, Edgington, Berlin,
and probably other places in this region.
And of private pic MICS and parties there
was no end, two or three families joining and,
with their children, besaking themselves to
shady groves where they passed happy
day.
TO our mind, these huge and formal csle-
brations are humbugs, making great men,
for the hour, of few making money for a
crowd of huoksters, and making the mass of
the people uncomf,rtabl aud unhappy -
Basket dinners, with as little display IS pos
sible pic MICS, got up in an hour, and social
neighborhood gatherings, where all politics,
strife and rivalry are banished, and where
good. neigh borly, social feelings are cultivat-
ed, is the best way TO spend the 4th of July.
THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS.
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MOVING 10 ROCK ISLAND.
The telsgraphic announcement, on Mt

The tslegraphic announcement, on Mon
s,y, that Gen. Dyer had recommended the
GO abandonment of Harper's Ferry, as gov
in I.nmsnt armory, and the removal of the
sto achinery, &c., to Rock Island, is another
m 'idsnce that we are soon to have busy times
W / the leland. We hope the recommends
al On will be adopted, and that Gen. Rodman's
81 Jams tor Improvements here will be speedily
7 .arried into execution. The Rock Island
as ,trmory and Arsenal is to be THE establish.
W gent of the country-the great National Ar
rs ,enal Here, far removed from an enemy 8
h, puntry, and from danger Of treason or re-
Q, ,yellion, the arms and ordinance of the r'
brion can be kept secure.