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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1866-06-06
FIXED FACTS.

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Agriculture. q "a
/. All lands on which clover, or the
grasses are grown, must either have lime
10 them, naturally, or it must be artln
cially supplied in the form of stone lime'
or mari. .~
2. All permanent improvement OF
lands must look to lime as its basis
8. Lands which have been long In
culture will be benefited by applications
in the form of bonedust, guano, native
phosphate of lime, compost of fish. ashes
OR in oyster shell lime--or marl--if
the land needs lining, also.
4. No lands can be preserved In
high state of fertility, unless clover and
the grasses are cultivated in the course of
rotation.
s. Mould is indispensable in every
soil, and healthy supply can alone be
preserved through the cultivation OF clo-
YER and the grasses, the turping'in OF
green crops or by the application of COM
posts rich in the elements of mould.
6. All highly concentrated animal
manures are increased in value. and their
leneft prolonged by admixture of plaster
or pulverized charcoal.
7. Deep blowing greatly improves the
productive powers Of a variety Of soil,
that is not wet. a..
8. Subsoiling sound land, that is,
land that is not wet, is eminently condu-
Give to increased production.
9. All wet land should be we'll drain
ed. .-.... .
10. All grain crops should be har-
vested several days before it is Thoroughly
ripe.
IL. Clover, as we'll as other grasses,
intended for hay should be mown when in
bloom.
IL. Sandy lands can be most effec-
tually improved by clay when such lands
require lining, or marling, the lime or
mari is most benidcially applied, when
mace into compost with clay. In slack
ing the lime, salt brine is better than
water
Is. The chopping or grinding of
grain, to be fed to stock, operates as
saving of at least twenty five per cent.
IA. Drainingof wet lands and marsh
es adds to .heir value, by making them
proeace more and better crops-by pro-
ducing them earlier-and by improving
the health of neighborhoods.
10. To manure or lime wet lands, is
to throw manure, lime, and labor away.
l6. Shallow blowing operates to i'm
poverish the soil, while decreasing pro-
duction. .f .g
II. By stabling and shedding stock
during the winter, saving of one fourth
of the food may be efectcd-that u.s. one
fourth less food will answer. than when
such stock may be exposed to the inclem-
encies of the weather. H a.
Is. A bushel Of plaster per acre, sown
broadcast over clover, will add one hun
dred per cent to its product. I42
10. Periodical applications. of ashes
tend to keep up the integrity of soils, by
supplying most, if not ALL of the morgan.
ic substances
20. Thorough preparation of land is
absolutely necessary to the successful and
luxuriant growth Of crops ara,aroaH
81. Abundant crops cannot be grown
for a succession, unless care be taken to
provide and apply an equivalent for the
substances carried off the land in the pro.
ducts grown thereon. rrs sH q q.
%. To preserve meadows in their
productiveness, it is necessary to harrow
them every second autumn, apply top drss-
sings, and roll them.
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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1866-06-06

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
A Short Love Story.

Here is story told by one Morgan, a sea
captain. concerning husband at sea, which
may afford, q comfortable hint to young Ia
dies:
Single ladies cross the water under the
special care of the captain OF the ship, and if
a love affair occurs among the passengers, the
captain is usually confdante of one or both
parties. A very fascinating young lady had
been placed under Morgan's care, and three
young gentlemen fell desperately in love with
her. They were all equally agreeable, and
the young lady was puzzled which TO encour-
age. She asked the captains advice.
Come on deck" said he, ''the first day it
is perfectly calm. The gentlemen will, OF
course, be near you. will have boat low
cred down, and do you jump overheard, and
see which gentleman will jump after you.
will take care of you"
A calm day soon came. the captains sug-
gestions were followed, and two of the lovers
jumped after the lady at an instant. But be
tween these two the lady could not:decide, sc
exactly had been their devotion. She again
| consulted the captain
| Take the man that didn't jump; he is ths
most sensible fellow, and will make you gooC
| husband"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23

appointed the following named persons to be
visitors at the approaching examination OF
tho United States military academy at West
Point, commencing on the lst Monday in
June:
From Vermont-Rev John Newman.
Rhode Island-Thomas C. Turner, of Prov
idsnce.
New Jersey-General L. Perrin, OF Tren-
ton.
Penn.ylvania-wm.F F. johnson, of Pitts.
burgh.
Delawsre-Wm 8. Mscauley, Dr.. Of Will
mington.
Virginia-Hon. B. j. Barbour.
Florida-Hou VIM. Marion.
Miss. & Ark.-Hon. j. Snow.
Texas-Maior Arson 8. Mills, of Washing
ton.
Missouri-Gen. J. Stephenson,
Tennessee-Judge S. j. w. Lacksy.
Kentucky-Judge Embree.
Indiana L. Campbell.
Illinois-Dr. jos S. R.lston, of Quincy.
Wisconsin-John McMinh.
Kansas-Col. John P. Martin, of Atohin
son.
Oregon-Hon j. W. Nesmith.
The persons appointed will report them
selves ~ Brevet Maj. Gen. Cullum, on their
arrival at West Point.
New ORLEANS, May 23.-Cotton sales 1900
at 3sa40 for middling.
Tu-day's receipts 843.
Receipts of four days 29l6 against 33l6.
Exports 6466
Stock 1900.
Gold 353
New York exchange { prem.
Freigh.s J.
Liverpool J.
Havre II
Eight parishes are overhown and half the
| people are without food
The extensive Red river foods are falling
of by the Mississippi river, and will not
overflow the southern country.
Mortality is great among the negroes Of the
southwestern parishes. White people are
working most of the plantations. Freedmen
are uncertain, aud people Say that none will
be left in 20 years.
| CINCINNATI. May 23.-At a meeting Of to-
bacco manufacturers and dealers, held here
| this morning, resolutions of thanks to Gem
r. G. ScheDck were adopted, for his action
on the tobacco tax vii.
a special to the Gazette from Memphi.
says:
The congressional committee sent there t.
investigate tho recent riot arrived here yes
terday and will commence their work to-day
The eolored levee laborers at Memphi'
struck for higher wages, yesterday, and at
tempted to parade the streets. The freed
mems bureau authorities, fearing another ri
OF, caused the araest of the stribers and con
veyed them TO the fort.
New HAVEN, May 22.-The senate to.da'
concurred with the house in the election o
Orris S. Ferry as United States senator T.
succeed Mr.. Forster. whose term expires oil
the 4th of March, 1867. The vote was strict
ly party one-stsnding, Ferry, rep, l3
Hubbard, dem, 8.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23

In the speech of Senator Howard, on the
reconstruction amendment, he alluded to Seo'y
Stewards declaration that the southern states
are now rehabilitated, and then said:
"What is the logical result on the assertion OF
the secretary of state, that they perfectly re-
habllltated, and much the possession of state
rights, as members of this Union, 10 the state OF
New York? What is to be apprehended Sir,
would not impute to the secretary of state any
lawful or wicked intention / do not; but can
not read this language and not draw some infer
ence from it-thst at least II squlnts at the posi-
bty of armed Interference at some future time,
and the establishment, by means of executive
power, OF these reconstructed states congress,
with d full quota of representatives and senators.
Ii they Constltutionaliy entitled this pre-
sentation, and as much so as New York it is whol-
ly unconstitutional to keep them out, and accord
ing to the secretary OF state, the conduct of con-
gress on this SD beet is usurpatory and revolution
airy, and almost reasonable. Sir, there Is but one
step more after such declaration-that is an ad-
vsing of the mployment of military force to carry
out his purposes
Howard sees the point exactly. The con
sentative element in this country, and the
opinion of civilized nations. would unani
mously sustain the president should he to-day
renstate the loyal representatives of the
southern states In their congressional seats
by military force. The action of the present
rump is nothing less than revolutionary and
| if the president does not use force to sup
press it, is not because he would not be JUS
tilted in doing it, but because he hopes that
the returning sense of congress Will obviase
any such necessity.
| The radical element in congress 10 just as
traisorous to-day, and just as much an insur-
reotion, were the rebels when they fired
| upon Fort Sumter or fought the federal ar
mics at Bull Run. There has been much
com plant that the southern rebellion was no,
crushed by military force in its incipiency.-
| 1t is net impossible that the same complaints
may in time be urged against President
johnson with reference to the radical rebel
| lion in congress. If force was Unsuitable il
the case of men who attempted to get clever
states out of the Union, it is equally justi6a
| Bile in the case of men who do keep those
! eleven states out of the Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
Mr. Cowsn, in a speech in the senate al
Washington, few days ago, said:

Mr. Cowsn, in a speech in the senate at
Washington, a few days ago, said:
s'According to Mr.. Wilson's remarks, he would
conclude that the gentleman considered the resto-
ration of the Union impossible. He remembered
that the Chicago platform had declared the a
failure, not because it was means to restore I'm
ION in democratic opinions, but means of making
1t more difficult. They said it would widen the
breach, and, as he Mr.. Cowan) understood Mr..
Wilson, the latter declared that it had. The dem
ocrats, who made the Chicago platform, did not
believe the war failure because IL did spill
enough blood and kin enough people, because
great battles not fought; but because they
thought IT would intensity the Institutes between
the sections in feeling; and he thought MIR. Will
sons speech went to show that the democratic
prophecy was fulfilled. He (Cowan) did not thin k
that the democrats were less honest in their opin
ions than Mr.. Wilson himself. He could not
consider that because of their opinions they were
traitors. If he thought half the men in the north
traitors, and all the men in the south, he would
like to leave the country.''
II is hardly necessary TO again refute the
stale caiumny that the last Chicago platform
declared the war to be a failure. We do not
suppose Mr.. Cowan intended to misrepresent
He is too candid and honest a man for that
but he read so frequently in the abolition
newspapers, during the last campaign, the
falsehood TO which he gave currency in the
senate that at last he came to think it was
true. But mad 1t declared the war to be-
failure, would it have declared untrulv if
the majority in congress are correcs in their
nos;tion that the southern states are not in
the Union? The platform said that up to
the date Of its adoption the war had failed TO
restore the Union. Was not that patent
truth? The radicals say, now that II has
ended. that it did not restore the uniona-
They anathematized the platform because, ss
they alleged, ii asserted what the speech OF
every member of their party In congress our
ing sne present session has ayerred to be
true. Mr.. Cowan supposed the republican
party was honest in its professions of desire
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
Harding Again on the Rampage.

"Our member" has made "railroad
speech, !" which excels his speech on financial
matters. He says:
81 am proud of the railroad system Of the
United States; am in favor of it /: Ihaye helm.
Cd to build some, to my sorrow.''
Now, that part in which ga c." expressea
himself IN favor OF the present railroad system,
with Its exorbitant freights, it's extortions and
its free passes, every body can understand. But
why should he feel "sorrow," at sshaving helped
10 build some" passes the ordinary comprehen-
sion OF business like mind although, if his
conscience were to smite him for the way he has
skinned the people of this county in building the
Z. y. Railroad, We are sure he would have
"sorrow." Is it possible his conscience, in his
Old days, is beginning to smite him? If is we
can suggest way to relieve it. Let him pay in
to the treasury of Warren county, that cool mil
hon he has unjustly made off the people of the
county out of the P. & O. Railroad swindle, and
his SORROWS" viii be relieved
Again he says:
"You may build another railroad to the Pacif-
ic but by the time it is done, the managers OF
| the two roads will get together and drink cham
payne, and conclude that rates must be raised q
| little higher. That is 80 have tried it, and
| il has been tried to me.
| Of course, A. G.. has tried it. He is the very
one of the directors of the p. & o. Railroad, ST,
| down with the directors gifts former rival, the
| G. B. & Q. Railroad. '.drink champagne" and
conclude that crates must be raised little high
er - and didn't he sell out the P & o. Railroad
to the c. B. & O. Railroad, and put the none,
in his pocket, thus compelling the county to pa,
the subscription of $50, 600 out of the hard earn
ings of the people, while at the same time he fas
tened monopoly on the people of this action o
| the state
But, evidently, in A. C's, mind, the most elo
quent part of his speech was the scriptural part
And 80 that our readers may lose no part of thi
| perfect bust of oratory," we give it entire. |
shows that while his knowledge of other matter
| may not be perfect, that upon scripture matter
| he is little ahead of the bible itself
Il have accepted as tolerably (only ''tolera
bly, in the opinion of I'D, good and soun'
principle, the advice of the bible. Owe no ma
anything. There is l believe, another passag
OF scripture, but am not freshly read, whic
says something about the impolcy of endorsin
tor others" Laughter.]
Mr. Washburne. 1t was Franklin, believe
who said that"
Mr.: Harding. 81 believe it wss"-Mo'
mouth Revieu
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
THE EXODUS no EUROPE.

Ine list OF passengers for Europe publish
Cd on the departure of the regular steamers
Is swelling to. more and more formidable di.
mansions, as the season advances. While,
on the one hand, Europe is sending hither
hosts of its population in crowded, pestifer-
Gus emigrans ships and steamers, to better
their worldly circumstances and increase our
population, hosts of Americans, who have
made their fortunes, are going abroad in lux
urious floating palaces, to crafty laudable
curiosity and lifelong yearnipg to behold the
old seats of civilization, Or to indulge in the
varieties and sensual Qualifications of the
Worlds Variety Fair, Paris.
While poor Patrick and Hans are coming
this way, Messrs Petroleum and Shoddy. and
the usual consignment of dyspetic persons,
are outward bound. Some of the latter some
times allow their morals a vacation, while
abroad, ride the case related in Hawthorne's
Old Home. 1t is said that more passports
have been issued By the department of state
this year than any previous year. The gov.
eminent very properly refuses to give letters
of introduction to our diplomatic and consul
ar representatives abroad, though daily i'm
portuned to do so. The appointment also Of
bearer of dispatches is charity bestowed. Ac
oording to Hawthorne's numerous account Of
his experience, while U. 5. consul at Liver
pool, moss strange and nondescript class
of people, from this side of the water, are
constantly drifting about Europe, and turn
ing up at ''our consuPs" quarters for help o
one kind or another.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23

Mr.. Cowan, in the senate at Washington
on Wednesday, made a crushing reply to the
radicals who are daily denouncing the presi-
dent for not Furnishing the rebel leaders. He
said: D
ssAn attempt had been made, and was being
made, to create and opinion that the president was
deserving the platform which he was elected In
not Furnishing traitors. But he (Cowan) would
say in behalf of the president he would say FOR the
president to the senate, Sect your tribunal; and
I've hundred or 1--WE thousand, If you want them, oil
the lesders, with JEFF. DAVIS at their head, are
ready for you.' He supposed that It would not De
intended that the president should turn into pub
lie prosecutor. There we're citizens enough, with
intelligence enough, and desires enough to orlng
them through the ordinary channels within the
clutches OF the law and ne added, say on the
part of the president, if you fix your tribunals and
get your machinery ready, you can have i've shun-
dred of them, five thousand, tomorrow; and
you need not be particular about the seiect'on !;
you can select them yourselves; and now, sir, VINO
can throw the blame IN this matter on the presi-
dent But they must not be tried, he thought, by
a military commission, as they have been declared
extra judicial by the supreme court" .
The radicals supposed that the president
would order the punishment aud execution OF
rebel leaders without trial. The confederates
do not shrink from trial. They make no at
| tempt to escape. All they ask is to be tried
| by an impartial jury Of the state and district
WucFciu II is ehOJ $500
This they are entitled to under the constitu
| ton The president has done all he could Ia
| advance the processes by which they might
| be tried. He has provided for the organiza-
ton of state governments, appointed judges
| and officers of courts, proclaimed peace, and
made the military subordinate to the civil
authority. What more could be required o.
him? Must he go out and lay hold of indi-
vidual offenders and drag them to the mar
shale, and place them in custody? Why
have not the Judges instructed grand jarie'
to indict? Why have not the district attor
neys prepared indictments Why have no
| the marehals been armed with the prOpe
authority and made arrests? The denuncia
ton of the president for the cause referred t.
has been pure demagogism. There is no
one. fourth of the radical party that woult
sustain the president in doing what the en-
tire party denounce him for not doing Chi
| cdJO Tunes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
NOTICE.

OFFICE CHICAGO & Rock ISLAND r. r. Co.
New York, April goth, 1866.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of
tor the ensuing year will be held at the Office Of
the company, IN the city of Chicago, state of ILL.,
nos, on Friday, the Sth day of June neIt.
The polls viii be opened at IL O'Clock A. 81 t.,
and closed at IL O'Clock n.
Z. w. DURANT, Pres't
FsAscIs II. Tows, Sec'y.
aul24dtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23

As. newly married couple from down east
were one night lying in bed, talking over
.smasters and things" heavy thunder
s.o-m arose. The loud peals of thunder and
vivid flashes of lightning filed them with ter
ror and fearful apprehensions. suddenly
trem enduous crash caused the loving coupls
TO start as though they had reserved an eloa
trio shook. Jonathan, throwing ne am.
around his dear, exclaimed-dugu up :" Hs
Zig. let's die like men!
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
FOR SALE.

ONE lot, on Elk street, fronting Cour,
" Square.
One lot, corner of Orleans and Elk streets
One lot, corn ero Swan and Front streets-
One lot, ON Rock River street, between Swan
and Ohio streets.
Five lots, in Bailey Davenport's addition.
Also to lease, for 20 years, lot having 400
front feet the slough, with good harbor for
logs,-a good location for q steam saw mill.
Apply 10
mayi2dw2w. BAILEY DAVENPORT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23

to restore the Union. He has found out his
mistake. It did not prosecute the war for
any such purpose. Every allegation made
BY the democracy to that effect during the
war is sustained by the present attitude of
congress-. The leaders Of that party have
converted the sacrifices Of the people for the
defense and RESTORATION Of the Union into the
plan reported by the central directory
Our thousands Of millions of national debt,
our thousands of living MANNED, and hundreds
of thousands of slaughtered soldiers, are Gil
compressed into that hideous abortion.
chicago Times,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
VALUABLE GOODS Fer SALE,

A gentleman who brought some very fine
u housekeeping goods 10 Moline for the pur
pose OF living there has changed his mind and
wishes to return east. He therefore Offers these
goods for sale at very low price, If applied for
soon. They are nearly new, never having been
used but trifle. Among them may be found the
following. l Paris Made Time PIece-alabaster !;
Silver Tea and Coffee Setti Tapestry Carpets;
l CruIt Stand; Liquor Frame; Fire Irons; |
Western Chief Cook Stove, Sett Cane Seat
Chaus; valuable seit OF China, and various
other articles too numerous 20 mention.
Enquire of B. r. Tomorrow, Moline House.
CHARLES BROOMHEAD.
Moline. May 10 DIV.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23

Planning Mill.

'I'HE undersigned are prepared to execute
/ all orders for planning lumber, at their mill.
corner of Washington and Rock River Streets.
They also manufacture
Window Blinds,
Window and Door Frames,
Window Sash,
Doors &c, SC,
and they respectfully solicit the patronage of all
who want anything in their hnei
&sa-Buikisags erected by contract, or by the
day.
BIDDISON s. GILMORE.
Rock Island, Feb'y II, dwf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23

THE undersigned would respectfully an
i nounee TO the citizens OF Rock Island and
the public generally that he has opened New,
Book Store on Illinois ST., first door cas-: OF Mr.
Edwin M. Smyth's, in tia city of Rock Island
where he win have on hand a full assortn ent o
all articles usually kept in such establshm emit
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
AN EFFECTUAL WORM MEDICINE.
RRORN,S EERMEEEGE COMETS


AN EFFECTUAL WORM MEDICINE.
BROWNS VERMTFGGE COMFTTS,
Or Worm Lozenges. Much sickRess, uudoubted-
iy, it'll children and adults, attributed to other
causes, is oecasioned by worms. The ssVermifuge
Comfits,'' although efectualfn destroying worms,
can do no possible injury to the moot delit ate
child. Thus valuable combination has been sue
cessfully used by physicians, and found to be
eaie and sure IN eradicatng worms, so hurtful to
children.
Children having Worms require immediate at
attention, as neglect of the trouble often causes
prolonged sickness.
Symptoms of Worms in Children often over
looked. Wor1 . in the stomach and bowels cause
irritation, which can be removed only by the use
OF sure remedy. The combination of ingredi-
ents used IN making Browns "vermifuge CON-
ftso 10 such az to give the best possible effect
with safety.
CURTIS & BROWN, Proprietors New York.
Sold by all dealers In Medicines, at % CENTS per
box. may2!dw1y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-23
BIRD CAGES.

carefully selected stock of music and musical
instruments, Vioiins, Accordeons, Flutnas, &c. /;
also Violin and Guitar Strings.
Gold Pens, Pocket Books, Oval Picture Frames,
and indeed most everything commonly kept IN the
Fancy Goods Line.
The undersigned and his son, VIM. c. Black
burn, will be on hand to wait any one who m y
favor them with call, and they take this method
OF cordially Inviting one and all to come and ex-
anime the goods for themselves, hoping and be-
eving they will find that they will compare favor
ably as TO quality and price with the like goods
kept in any book store in the northwest.
apEl0d3m. III. c. BLACKBURN.