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aqua de MAGNOLIA.

A TOILET d ELIG HIT! The ladies'
a treasure and gentlemens boonl The "sweet-st
thing" and largest quautity. Manufactured from the
rich Southern Msgros Used for bathing the &c. and
person render the skiu so add resh prevent erup
tious to perfume clothing, &c.
1t ovefcomes the unpl easant odor Of Precipitation.
1t removes redness, tan, biotches &c.
II cures nervous headache and alsy 8 Illumination.
1t co0ls, softens and adds delicscy to the skin.
1t yields = subdned and iastins perfume
II cures musqueto bites and stings Of insects.
1t contains material injurious TO the skin.
Pstronixed by Actr, sses and Opera Singers. 1t is
what every lady should have Sold everywhere. TRY
the Magnolia Water once and you will use no other
Cologne, perfEmery. or Toilet Water aftervxr~s
DEMAS BARNES 4 co,
Props Exclusive Agents. Y.
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GEE woman in another column picking Sam.
ourg drapes for SPsERs WINE. 1t is an admir-,
Die article used in hospitals and by the FIRST clas,
iam'i'es In Paris London, and New York, in pref.
erence to old Port Wine It ia worth . trial and
ss' s'e' sa'isisoeoo. Oct. D. 6m
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Important Treasury Circular.
Re gulation for the Re Q m ption OF Frac-
tionaI Currency and National Bank
WASHINGTON, Feb. G.

The following circular, approved by the
Secretary of the Treasury, has just been is,
sued by the United States Treasurer, Mr..
Spinner:
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HAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM.

This IL the delightful aud extraordinary article
discovered 1t chsnses the sun burnt face and
hands to pesrly satin texture OF ravshug beauty i'm
parting the marble purity Of youth aud the disaous
appearance inviting 10 the city belle Of fashion
removes tan freckles pmples and r,ughness the
skin, leaving the eonpexiop fresh, transparent and
smooth IL contains material Injurious to the
Patronzed by Actresses and Opera fingers II IL what
every lady should have. Sold everywhere Retail price
so cents.
Prepared hy " Y HAGAN Troy NY
Address all orders 10
DEMAS BARNES & CO., New-York.
Iod6m-enw
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NOR SALE.-S4O acres of Land. 200 in

EOR SALE.-S40 acres of Land, 200 in
cultivation. 100 in tipt'r-n-arly all unds ienee-
with t~o-~tory Frame Dwelling. containing eight rooms
good eistern, three wtlis and liv stream Of
through the place God orchard and Frame Barn 20
81 feet This farm Is situated FIVE miles h,rth of III.
80 Aones Valley Railroad at bonapsrfe, in Van eBren
county Iowa aud is the best farms In that
ton Of the tate aid viii lie sold for $50 per half
do and the basnc- tine with Per cent interest
kor further information call WILLIAM WRIGHT
on tn. place, II. TEN-BNCk,
nov26 Real Estate Ak, ut, keokuk
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INSURANCE on Dwelling Houses and
Il Household Furniture be enected n the 4ftsa In
ruruncs Cyrpony, Hartford Homo insaranoe csony
New Yo,k aud other responsible stock companies. fcm
one 10 eve yesr, at rates gng fom 20 cents 10 X
psr cent on the eloo for the who'e tine,
ch IS q, other responsible company For reliable
can give better rd.rnity than be found 9th
agency in tlss seet,ss- tdso2sl b Tks-E1cA
USoR sALE-The north half Of the double brick
II d~eliing house the corner Of Ninth and Fulton
streets containing eRht nine with hne double
pariarr, tos ether With other modern Improvements
i. prope,ty 10 located In desirable neighrhood
and pleasant part Of tue city Price q SEQ cash. IL sold
Title good or no sale Enquire Of
janlo H. TEs-kfCK.
LSoR sALE-Lot i, and 30 feet Of Lot q in Block lso,
Il situated the corner q Seventh and Orleans sts
These lots covered With fruit evergreen and other
the Sidewalk And large histen the 'bsek
part 81 the lot and really the hnest building lots In
that part Of the city Price 81 $50 Title perfect En-
quire Or (jxnlol Fl. B. TEs-gyck.
EOR SALE.-A Business Lot on Main
street between .th ard sth North side,) which
IL story brick Store Building. % by 50 feet This
property offered for few day- at the very low price
Of 81 600 half cash and baialc IN six months with in
terest. Title good sale, Enquire Of
nosl5 II. b. 1EN-EYCk.
EOR SALE-The House and Land now
j. occupied b, Chsrl-. 1vif, on the bluff miles
high Of c,f tfsstvn sbd Will feseed Fise grevth
OF fruit small rtts and grapes, brick house
Desirable eounr, rese-roe Pos<es.ion the nrst Of oc
auss lib rEN-EYcK
THOR SALE That very nice residence formerly occu-
pied oy 7 H Allyn on Blondesu street between
Third and Fourth Price $3.50 cab Ai.o, t~o
E..s "a Pee TsSt ..s srsu.e q
jams H. b TFN.EyCK.
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TOR SALE-A MOE Brick Cottage,
l. with two full lots 1ns Bern Voodshsd catsrn and
Cellar situated Franklin, between ctr and 10th Sta
Keokuk. itlegood. Price$s, 500.
fsb19 H.B TBN-BYCK.
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lNQR SAI.R.-Iots and g. in block LEA, Fulton
y street, pet~eer bereath aid ~ streets Price
$500 each Also lo 8. In block IS In Kill 6arnss Adj
ton Keokuk Price $3.50. Titles good or no saie.
Enquire Of Iisnfl II B. TES-RTcK.
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DOR SALE-Twenty acres of beauti-
- full Garden or Grape Land and near the Missis
sipp river about three mile above the city of Keokuh
little good. Price, ~, 900. Enquire of
mch2o H.. B. TnN-RYCK
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-10

water; the devilish Yanks have toted all
my feed away, but I'm getting even with
them. / generally kill one every morn
ing before breakfast, and / have quite
an early fast, too
"Will you swear to that ?" said the
commander.
Certainly" replied y, who ac-
cordingly swore.
He swore worse than that before the
Provost Marshal of Baton Rouge, where
he was carried by his Federal captor in
about four hours afterwards, His visitors
were Federals in disguise, and x
took long trip at Government expense.
Love Your Enemies.
Some years since a clergyman in
Litcbfeld county, Connecticut, was re-
proving an old Indian for his cruel and
revengeful conduct toward them that
had offended him.
You should love your enemies, OBJ
served the parson, "and preserve an af-
fection for those who hurt you.
II do love my enemies" retorted the
son of nature, and have a great affec-
ton for them that hurt me. "
No such thing" returned the clergy
man; you don't love your enemies"
Il do"
"Who are the enemies you love ?"
Rum and cider
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Music at Midnight.

1t is related of the sanity George Her
bert, the quaint old English church poet,
that once in walk to Salisbury to join
q musical party, he saw poor man with
poorer horse that had fallen under its
load. They were both in distress, and
needed present help which Mr.. Herbert
perceiving, put off his canonical coat
and helped the poor man to unload his
horse. The poor man blessed him for
it, and he blessed the poor man; and at
his coming to his musical friends at Sal
isbury, they began to wonder that Mr.
George Herbert, who used to be so trim
and neat came into that company so
soiled and discomposed But he told
the occasion; and when one of the COM
pany told him ''he had disparaged him
self by so dirty an employment" his an
swer was, "that the thought of what he
had done would prove music to him at
midnight; and that the omission of it
would have upbraided him and made
discord in his conscience whenever he
should pass by that place; for if he be
bound to pray for all that are in distress,
am sure that am bound, so far as it
is in my power to practice what preach
and let me tell you, | would not willingly
pass one day of my life without comfort
ing sad soul or showing mercy; and |
praise God for this occasion" y, how
many might have the anxious thoughts
which often infest their midnight hour,
changed into sweet music, if they would
only be more frequently seen with full
hands and friendly words in the abodes
of poverty and suffering? These are the
places in which to attune ones consci,
ence to midnight harmoniesl
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A Lesson Of Trust.

Some time ago boy was discovered in
the street, evidently. bright and intelli-
gent, but sick. A man, who had the feel
ing OF kindness strongly developed, went
to ask him what he was doing there.
Waiting for God to come for me, he
said.
"What do you mean2 said the gentle
man, touched by the pathetic tone of the
answer and the condition of the boy, in
whose eye and flushed face he saw the
evidence of fever.
God sent for mother, and father, and
little brother" said he, and took them
away up to his home in the sky; and
mother told me when she was sick, that
God would take care of me. | have no
home, nobody to give me anything, and
so came out here, and have been look
ing so hard in the sky for God to come
and take care Of me, as mother said he
would. He will come, won't he? Mother
never told lie
"Yes, my lad, said the gentle man,
overcome with emotion, " He has sent
me to take care of you.
You should have seen his eye fash,
and the smile Of triumph break over his
face, as he said
Mother never told lie, sir but you
have been so long on the way"
What lesson of trust, and how this
incident shows the effect of never de-
ceiying children with tales.
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The Stage and Pulpit.

Fancy the thrilling effect Of the Scrip
lures, if read as Kean reads Shakespeare
or recites Macauleyl And why should
we not have it so Is it right and proper
that every book for public reading should
have justice done it except the Bible
And that while every other subject IS
allowed the advantage of a natural and
impressive delivery, religion, which is
the most important Of all, should be de-
MED by all7 The monstrous fahacy
with which we'll meaning but obtuse peo-
ple have been beguiled, OF have be-
guiled themselves, is, that such reading
and reciting would be theatrical y and
hat theatrical exhibitions are not be-
coming in the house Of God. To this
ridiculous fallsoy may be traced most of
the eKecrable pulpit reading and deliY-
cry that rob the scriptures OF half their
power, and have often made the dull
ness Of a sermon proyerbiaL
Set Kean 10 read the song OF Miriam,
or the fight between David and Goliath,
or the story Of the PrOdigal Son, or Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-10

Christ denunciations Of the Scribes and
Pharisees, or to recite one Of Chalmer s
sermons, and you will see the people who
had begun to adjust themselves in the
corners of their seats for their accus-
toned snooze, sit up and listen to him
very close, with eager eyes and bated
breath. And all this simply because
Kean would do the piece justice, that is,
read it naturally, and as it ought to be
read. On what possible ground, either
of common sense or good taste, can OBJ
lection be taken to the natural delivery
of at least the sermon?
If Garrick could set even the grim sol
der who was on duty at the corner of the
street blubbering like a child; and if
Mrs. Siddons could so overpower the
eminent tragedian, Young, that he could
not refrain from sobbing aloud, though
he was himself on the stage acting the
villain of the piece at the time-and all
this while merely uttering the words of a
fictitious character-what overwhelming
effects in the way of awakening sinners
and pressing home the message of the
gospel, might not be introduced by men
who are given utterance, in their own
character, to the most sublime and soul
stirring truths Glasgow Herald,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-10

Y was one Of the tightest men in
the neighborhood. During the war he
fought with his tongue on both sides,
and never gave as much as a sweet pota-
to a Confederate soldier. One morning
he sas visited by large crowd Of cay;
airy, who were dressed in ell kinds OF
patchwork-hsd their gunlocks tied on
with strings, etc. Now, although X
had never seen such an ill-sorted lot
among the Confederates, he was sure
,hsy we're not Yankees, and, although
be had taken the oath so often that his
nose looked like one Of the streaks in
the American flag, he began to talk patFi-
otini
"Gentlemen, dismonnt and take some
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Sensible.

The following general rules are worthy
of preservation
l. That which is originally void does
not by lapse of time become valid.
2. A personal right of action dies with
the person.
3. The law compels no one to do i'm
possibilities.
4. No one shall be twice vexed for one
and the same cause.
5. The greater contains the less.
6. The law favors things which are in
the custody of the law
I. The husband and wife are one per-
son.
8. Every act shall be taken most
strongly against the maker.
8. When two titles occur the older
should be preferred.
10. Agreement overrules the law.
H. He who derives the advantage
ought to sustain the burden.
r. No man shall take advantage of
his own wrong
l3. When the right is equal the claim
of the party in actual possession shall
prevail.
IA. He has the best title who is first in
point of time.
10. A right of action cannot arise out
of fraud
l6. 1t is fraud to conceal fraud.
II. The law assists those who are Wig
liant, and not those who sleep over their
rights.
l9. Ignorance of the law excuses no
one.
l9. Who dares not oppose what he
might oppose, seems to consent.
20. When contrary law comes in ques-
ton, the inferior law must yield to the
superior the law general to the law
special; an old law to new law man s
laws to God s laws.
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'.'ssssss IsFc
Loss by Portland Fire, July 4th

V'HE total amount covered by the Rtna Poll
Z cies on property destroyed or damaged is
$2O6. .S54. on which salvage will be about FIVE
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from s20O,0 900, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year,
or a proportion equal to So, 900 loss for a COM
pany Of $l00. COO assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value of
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly il
lustrsted by this fire. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has
population of 3,O0O-was handsomely built
mostly fine brick or stone structures-protected
and screened with upward of 1000 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the ocean--and
with steam fire department-yet il has $l0,-
OO0,OOO Of property consumed in q few hours
upon q holiday when its people are least occu-
pied-from the very insignificant cause Of a
contemplate irecracker.
Remember the triflng origin of fires that
sweep away in a few hours the earnings of
years. Consider your best interest and give the
R!na Agent a call if you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay fair rate of premium for
a good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your insurance with shrewd judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
to by II. A. LITTLETUN & CO., Ag'ts,
9h No. 27S Front street, up stairs.
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The Pension Laws.


The existing Pension laws do great injustice to por
ton o. our legally entitled pensioners by one OF lis
clauses the moment psnsioner accepts civil Office
der the government matter how small the salary
may be- no foreits ali claims the pension that may
have been awarded him By reason Of physical disab.
ties incurred in the service Of his country.
Now, this Is wrong-an outrage upon a class OF men
who deserve the kndes ard most generous treatment
rom our government With the same proprieiv m GIT
be urscd that pcnsioner engaged In any other employ
mcnt than that Of the government should yield all
claims 70 as pension bccansr he IL SIMPLY deriving y
pccunary recompense that supplies him IN whole o. In
part, with Tic common wants OF life II the civil OH
we're conferred upon the pcnsionsr for life and VS. salary
sufficient 70 NEST his pecuniary wants then no Unjust Ice
would bs done W taxing from him his small pcnso But
u MOI On the soniary ho Is subject to dispiace
whenever chanso9 administration takes place or Mt
che will OF tho chic OF the department In which he
may b. serving Neirler IN one instance Of twenty
is his siary SUFFICIENT . support himself and family
except the most humle style for u positive fact
shat generally only subordinate and inferior positions are
conferred upon our solder-no matter what their qua
6caons may bewhcnever The head Of any Of oar GOV.
wnmcut,l departments fccls Inclined compelled 10
hey the instructions u wie and patriotic President
e'e preference TO worthy soldiers
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Prize Fight on Wards Island.

Yesterday afternoon about two o'clock, houc
crowd OF some sixty seventy persons assepoied N
the sascr.y end OF Wards Island TO witness quiet H.
lie mill between named rcspc>'"iy 'haric!
Mcguire and Joe Hughes for purse = % hashre y
. boatnan, and Hughes alias Robson y nii'der OF
boats They we're attended aeIr amusement as iol.
,oMs.-r" ~" n'S.Js, 49, 49, ,,1,t "Joer The men after
s,rnn, Vs ~ ,chcs the most approved fashion
s,'pp,ntk,, 49,. awarded 10 Mcguire aud the I'm.
wnen i.s p'. ~ aughes After lighting some twenty
@ ,a sagulrc suecumbed TO the superior proves
of his adve-sarm 60, $780,. .
.. n,'.Vns ,sSage nj several females
~ ebnerituiaing each other In the affection
gsnuer. the comblants and friends ID the city
ssvAfey and without molestation.
This only another evidence OF the loose manner IN
witch onr laws are adm inistcrcd That the Commits
onors Of emigration should have allowed dsgraccful
scene TO have been enacted directly under their very
noses i one OF those peculiar phases OF public derocon
80 whieh the public seem 10 have become habiluaed
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renianssm In the city.

Tho Fenans in this city remarkably quiet at
present; aud fresh developments were made yes.
rerday.
sESATE HEADQUARTERS
were crowded up TO O'Clock last evening with a
large number OF Senators who had assembled in antiei
nation OF the arr. val n Gensral Swceny and Colonel
Roberts Neither of tho% gentlemen appearing the
xneetin. dispersed il this evening, when 1t Is ex
pectcc the chief ocers OF The party will make their
appearance.
TiIi PROPOSED NETTING IL JONES WOOD
The following has been handed US for publication
HERALD
OFFICE, FKSIAN BROrHKRoop,
Nxw YoRK June ~. 1886
Having before Superintendent Kennedy Tor ts
purpose getting authority to hold meeting ut Jonel
Wood on sunday he the forcibe language refusst
permission hold the meeting In the Wood referring AZ
The same time the effect II would have the state TIN
beiug taken with regard TO nv Excise law now ~
than a hundred thousand OF my COUNT ymen and WOMEN
were assembled interference of single policeman
deemed unnecessary. On this occasion: when ~
less reason to shut up the Wood and prevent garr
ing of people most of whom unable TO ieavn teir
occupations any other dsy Of the week Inasmuc as
has ordered the owner oil the place
Eertse meeting will be held IN Jones Wood and
being careful TO maintain hr character OF law abing
citizen 70 do act 10 disturb the peace Wish ~
wood but on green sope Immediately facing the Gas
THOMAS j. ALLNs
NEW YoRg, June Y. Isf.
DEAR FRESD-we will strictly observe the law OF y
Gree country bat shall not give way 70 the dictaon
caues any kind. Therefore this meeting announced
be held sunday shall be held. but outside the wood
the Have this largely placarded and let the prs
resolve and how we mean 70 sahd W
- JAMES STEPHENS. G. q. I. r.
Col. Taos. j. KELLY, Deputy.
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TO THE EDITDK OF THE HEKALD.'
From your editorial remarks in Fridays HsRAID
draw the inference that you Of opinion -thst the
present attempt of the shipbuilder the csuk
into signing document that they will henceforth
dsconnect themselves from their society viii
elicit the public sympathy. The association Of caukers,
although might have lsnt its influence and support to
maintain the prolonged strike is nevertheless
ostensbly charitable Institution. organized for tho
rendering suitable obseqnies dead In exercise
OF its legitimate functions IL every praise worthy
and 10 insist that shalt be broken up and abandoned
Is simply asking TOO much Besides in its corporate
cspacity tho society has incurred which the
members bound In honor 10 discharge hope that
thu shipwrhts will reconsider their dsscrmina
ton to force their worknen 70 abandon their association
and allow their work 30 usual Compromise in
this will 20 u great way towards preserving the
interests of the port New York and maintn ming It's
shpbuding prestige CAULKER.
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Cruise OF the Midsh ipmen OF the Naval
Academy.
OUR ANNAPOLIS CORRESPONDENCE.

ANNAPOLIS Md, June 10 1866
The ships comprising the practice feet OF the Naval
Academy sail from port tomorrow, The names OF the
vessels e:Tho flagship Macedonian, Captain Lucy, Act
ing Commodore Of the feet, Saco, Savannah winncpcc,
Marblchead and the yacht America, commanded by
Mdshipman Kane This gentleman has jist had his
final examination together with the graduating class
in whichAe stands No l. Tho America u the
celebrated yacht which crossed the aud beat the
English yachts the Thames
fhs cruise will be the first since tho Academy returned
10 this city, and will DO the largest number of vessels that
has sailed from this port since the Academy has been
established Tho course of the fleet nave heard L
mooted. will be along the northeastern coast OF the
United States and will stop Newport ifs cruise
Since the advent OF Admiral Porter aiaopg NJ. tho
nior officer in command Of the Naval Academy he has
added much TO the beauty Of the grounds hy arranging
the walks &c. and should the mental discipline of the
midshipmen have Increased in the ratio, can
say their mprove ment has been great
The number Of midshipm at present IS about four
hundred.