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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-29
PosT.OrF1cE, HARrFoED, Conn


Sir: engaged in publicly advocating the cleo
ton of James e. English candidate for Governor Of
Connecticut gentleman who is openly committed to the
22d of February, and IF policy of reconstruction
in opposition to the disunionists of Congress 2
I opposing the election of General Joseph e. Haw-
ley, who openly dsapproyes of veto and your 22d
February speech, and declines to support your policy
opposed to the radical majority of Congress -
If my political action is not satisfactory to you beg
you to receive resignation postmaster i'll this city
lave the honor to remain, ever your friend and
obedient servant. --,,.' 81
t.'.st -.:f ..--... ..5 e. s. CLEVELAND
Exceency Andrew Johnson President United States
T.. THE PRESIDENTS ENDORSEMENT. l'
Your political action i'll uphoding my measures and
policy is approved Your resignation is therefore, not
accepted, but is herewith returned.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Executive Mansion, March %, 1866.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-29

the State shall stand in the pillory one hour re-
ceive one or more public whipping not less than
thirty-nine lashes each, and be imprisoned twelve
months; and Furnishes with edeath..any person
found guilty rebellion or insurrocflon ors1ncif
ing others to join linn or them. &, q
Gentlemen who are ambitious of disturbing the
Presidents work of reconstruc in q crth Care
ina will be very speedily confronted with the
Epillory" whipping post, and receive the good
old Mosaic dispentation of thirty nine large
number of acts were also passed providing for the
changes which have taken place in the condition
Of the negro These relate to the education con
tracts for labor, punishment, &C., Of the emancl-
pated slaves, aud seem to be wise and timely.
From the commencement to the emo. OF the late
session, the North Carolina Legislature appears to
have worked with an industry, practical wisdom
and manly independence which cannot be toe
hi ehly commended. u4li 4 ell4 fa Eot}Hsi' IN"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-29
'The Connec ticut Elections.

In our article yesterday i'll reference to the ensuing
election in Connecticut. gveitas our opinionthat
the President and Secretary w Giles were f@ycrabl5
to the success Of Mr. English, the democratic can
ditlate Our exchanges bring us to-day, a COR
resrondence between Mr.. Johnson and Mr. Cleave-
land the Postmaster at Hartford, IN which 1t IS
seen that the President is favorable to the success
of the democratic ticket. - ..eT a1a| rsu U9i5 Te
~ Mr.. johnson no doubt, deprecates Government
officials interfering in State elections, but it is
natural that he should sympathize with those can
didates who support his measures and policy. s,
The following is the correspondence referred
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-29
The Pickett Murder Case.

We publish the order Of Gen. Kruger, approx.
ing the acquittal of the negroes tried for the MUIR
der of Thomas S. Pickett, of this county. The
prisoners have been discharged from arrest and
returned to their command.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF N. CAROLINA.
.~ Raleigh, North Corol',o, March 1911, 1866
GENERAL COURT MARTIAL,)
I - Before General Court Martial which
convened at Wilmington North Carolina, February 10th,
1885, pursuant Special Orders, No g. dated Headquar
tiers Department OF North Carolina Raleigh North Caro-
na January 10th 1866 and of which Brevet Major j. c.
raigned and tried ...... -... .a.--.
Corporal George Josey, Musician Washington Flood,
and Prvates Jerry Pr4den and Edward Newson, all of
Company B, 37th United States Colored troops:
a.e .r.-: CHARGE
sa. .. -.- F' Hu3dt1:'
Secifcotion-s'T Corpora George Josey Musician
Washington Flood, and Privaes Jerry Pr!iden and
.. Edward Newson, all of Company B, 37th United
States Colored Troops, or about the 10th day of
malice aforethought, did kill and murder one Thorn
as s. Pickett. This at Fort Fisher, New
.r Hanover county, State of North Carolina"
To which charge and specification the pleaded
&c Not entity --..f ..: j.
FIADING
The Court havn. matuIely considered the evidence ad-
duced finds the prisoners Corporal George Josey, Mus
clan Washington Flood, and prvates Jerry Pruden and
Colored Troops as follows:
OF the specification to the charge, g Not Guilty."
OF the charge " Not Guilty."
And the Court does therefore acqut the prisoners Cor
poral George Josey, Musician Washington Flood, and
Privates Jerry PruIen and Edward Newson, all Of Com
pany B, 37th United States COlored Troops
r. II : : The proceedings, findings and acquit-
tai i'll the foregoing of Corporal George Josey, Mu
sieian Washnston Flood and Private Jerry Pruden and
Edward Newson, all of Company b, 37th United States
Colored Troops, approved and confirmed. The prison
wall be released from confinement restored to their
command for duty. ..a.. .'-- 80. .....
By command Of Brevet Major General RuGER: rs.
J. A. CAMPBELL,
. +-. -. ....... Assistant AdjutaIIt General
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-29

Row FIRE Dry PoND-We learn that during the
progress Of the fire Dry Pond occurred between
several OF coored Fire Company, and several
white also fremen of different Company in which
negro shot through the feshy part of the ARM
and another negro severely bruised the head H is
deeply to be regretted that such collisions should
between the flemen and sorry to that such
the this day. when the safety Of the property
ofourctG ems depended their exertions. We do not
say who is to blane that is to be inquired into Use"
The row might have grown into serious disturbance
had not been for the mness and decision Of
and the Marshal who exercised their authority and with
the aid of their succeeded in restoring
neace and order.-Tbid .......
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-29

fire was discovered in a stable the lot of Mr.. B. f.
Mitchell on Fourth Street The nre, which at first was
very small spread rapidly, and soon enreoped in it's her
embrace several houses adjoining II ragedvith intense
feroeness, until every dwelling the block VA
destroyed with the exception those of Messrs B.
Mitchell Miles Costin and Jas Mitchell The first named
gentleman kitchen completely destroyed, and had
the wind fortunately for hm). changed its course
his dwelling house must have also been burnt Great
credit is due the Fireman. for their e1ertiOns in saving
this house. -------------. @----s----
The houses of Mrs. Lsngdon, Messrs. Alfred Martin
W. H. Northrop, (occuped by him. but owned by A. Mar
tin ESQ., John J. Conoley, W. s. Anderson, and s. r.
Bunting we're totally consumed. .rr.H -H'
Owing to the force CT the wind the neghbcrng nous.
stood in imminent peril, bot. thanks to the e1er
ons Of the reen and citizens further progress OF the
conhagration arrested. 't."' b. B. .-i-~aAf .'
An attempt was made during the ercest stage of the
fire. to blow up the house by Mr. a. Norhrop,
but it did not have the intended effect in fact it i'm
possible to save these buildings.
We learn that the fire caused from fumiSating an
Clubhouse stable, the premises Of B. F. Mitchell
ESQ.,, where of smallpox had been. 1t appears to
extremely foolish the month OF March, to attempt
anything like fumigation especially in such thicky set
lied portion of the city ..... . -.... g.. ....s --
Our Mayor and the Marshal were ON hand and could be
found at the point where their services and direction
most needed Their wise direction and great discretion
tended have things conducted in cool and
quiet manner. q" ~ i''- -'.
Wilmington has not been visited with such awful de-
strucon of property by fire for many years. and sim
cerely hope that many years will elapse before
SO terribly scourged again. - MI. .-.q, 5...- I'd
The losses sustained could ascertain,
follows: - 49,. ...... H. ...-.. ..!ls.+ /
s. Bunting total loss about insured for ST. 0OO
W. S. Anderson, total loss about OO8; insurance on
house s25oO: insurance furniture $500. John J. Con-
oly loss about $5,0OO insured for $4,000. A. Martin
1.-TWO houses loss about 900 600 insured for
s14 500 Mrs. Md. Langdon, loss about OOO insured
for $4,000. W. H. Northrop, occupant of of Mr.
Martins houses loss in furniture &C.. about co., B.
E. MITCHELL Kitchen out houses and dwelling damaged
oss about $4,000 Miles Costin Kitchen carriage house,
Ec,, burned, loss about 81, 0OO S.. .. t... e. |
Great credit is due number OF and marines,
rom the q. g. Gunboat Chicopee, who rendered very
,ent seryice,-Ddla Journal 9th inst 81. ....s
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-03-29

ANOTHER FIREDuring the progress OF the great con-
hagraton, mentioned in another article house situated
in what is known Aliens Row. on Dry Pond, was
also discovered to be on fire, which caused by spark
from the fire on Market Street An engine arrived
on the spot and succeeding saving house
four situated on the Row. This house occupied by
Mr. Daniel Bender, and partially burnt. Loss est
mated at $500. The houses of Messrs Jas. Allen Elijah
Hewlett and n Wiley entirely consumed The loss
OF each is estimated at about $780, No insurance.
DdiU journal 9th inst
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-23

From the Rev. D. Merrge, Pastor OF the Pass
yunk Baptist Church, Phlada.
From the many respectable recommendations
given to DR.. Aooiaud's German Bitters, was In
duced to give them trial. After using several
bottles found the m to be good remedy for de-
hlity, and most excellent tonic for the stomach.
u. MERRlGE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-23
Beware of COunterfeits.
LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS.
The Great Female Remedy for Irregular.


The Great Female Remedy for Irregular.
tiles.
FEThese drops are scientifically compounded
fluid preparation, and better than any Pills, Pow
ders or Nostrums Being liquid, their action il
direct and positive, rendering them reliable,
speedy aad certain specific tor the cure of all OBJ
structions and impressions of nature. Their
popularity Indicated by the fact that over IOG-
900 bottles are annually sold and consumed by
the ladies of the United States, every one Of
whom speak in the strongest terms of praise OF
their great merits. They are rapidly taking the
place of every other Female Remedy, and are
consde cred by all who know ought of them, as
the surest, safest, and most infallble preparation
in the world, for the ofal female complaints,
the removal OF all distractions of nature, and the
promotion OF health regularity and strength.
Explicit directions stating when the may be used
and explaining when and why they should not,
nor could not be used without producing effects
contrary to nature's chosen laws, will be found
carefully folded around each bottle, with the
written signature Of John L. Lyon, without which
none are genuine sAe~
Prepared by DR.. John L. Lyon, 1876 Chapel ST..
New Haven, Conn !, who can be consulted. either
personally, or by mail, (enclosing stamp.l con-
eruinp ali private diseases and female weakness
q, Price: 81 80 per bottle.
Sold by Druggists every
oct14dwIy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-23
Grfst and saw Mill.

lse "rlSt anu saw MILL
HE UNDERSIGNED respectfully inform
II the people Of the upper end of Rock Island
county, and the public generally, that they have
irst class Flour and Lumber Mill in Hampton
village. where they will purchase all kinds oi
srs... P.yins the highest market prices, in cash.
business, warranting their giii to make e.
Acur and do all work in the best manner.
Flour for sale BY the sack, and at Wholesale.
LUMBER. :.
Thoy also have, connected with the same mill,
. GOOD saw mill, whore they will keep for sale
ali kinds of pine and hard wood lumber. $
Particular attention given to saving wagon
,,.h.r , ..uoply of which will be kept for sale.
- - =, II y si9GEo. r. WELLS & 90.
Hampton, Aug. ], 1856.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-23
Every Gift Named

Every OlIt Ndmtu
WILL BE DRAWN.
Every Fifth Ticket VIII Draw Gift.
The Largest Gift $4,000.
A Ticket costs but ONE DOLLAR, and it may
draw St, 900 or 81, 900 House and Lot. 1t only
costs One Dollar. Invest it at once.
ELEVEN TICKETS FOR $40.
How to Send Money.
Money can be sent at our risk by Draft, Express
Post ohce Order, or Registered Letter.
Edtors, Postmasters, and General Dealers are
requested to acI as Agents. to whom will allow
the iui Commission all the tic cts ordered.
Agents VIII be supplied with the books, upon sp-
Phcstoh, Tor ice distribution.
Address all orders to
CLARK & SAYLOR, Jewellers,
p, l46 Dearborn St., Chicago.
6neiose Stamp for return postage.
Post Office Drawer 6O3s
S-in presenting you with the above list, we
"osu say that the goods all OF 'he hhest
iusIly, and were purchased for the enrst-ciass re-
M 'aii trade of Chicago. All goods warranted
represented. Caif md examine the goods.
CLARK d SAYLOR, jewelers.,
lac Dearborn ST., Chicago.
TICKETS 81. 426-5l6-246.
aPr9d6w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-23
STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE.

I OFFER for sale. at bargain the new
/ steam bakery in RocE Island, as Il lows -
One full lot so by 100 feet two story brick bak-
cry with all the machinery ready for works
steam engine, boiler shafting. and all the machin-
cry necessary for rapid and ffst class work. There
10 also a good stable the lot, and two good
wels,-one a splendid artesian we'll.
The property will be sold at great bargain,
appiearon is made soon.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery, &C.,
&C., will be sold separately if desired.
For further particulars, enquire Of the under
signed. JACOB kEiSER.
Rock Island, Nov. 10, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-23
PHOTOGRAPHS.
INSURE In MERCHANTS
Insurance Company
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
Cash Capital
$5OO.OOO.

MARK HOWARD, Pres't.
E. THOS. LOBDELL, Sec'y.
GEO. W. COPP. Agent, Rock Island, Ill.
uly7dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-23
70 TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the assessors
IN of the several towns in the county are re.
quired, by law 70 meet at the Office of the county
clerk, in the city and county of Rock Island, on
the last Saturday of the present month, f2stb
inst. for instruction and advice relative to their
duties a. a'sessors-then and there to agree upon
basis upon which the property of the several
towns shall be assessed for the present year.
JAMES M. BEARDSLEY
Clerk of the County Court of Rock Island Co.
Rock Island, April IS, dltwlt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-23
W0VsEs AND LOTS FOR SALE.

r OFFER for sale, three houses and lots.
.;tua,ed on Rock River street, above Bfoad-
-.x. they are in good condition, with clear
xne. and will be sold on reasonable terms:
49, VIM. BELL.
-s.'iarsbsll. Feb'y 81. .dwtf zIsz zsa@ :
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-08-01

:. .n S y. rl ssan.ne, d. ":oss SHS ~
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y. ~ lsypsu'.. "": .ss All.
:. . .r usvo osu u'P :. :s :. t"s ~. 49,
~ ~ ~: ~ e'sy " s"s'' 'n's'"ss"e' Nv
W. '''''u''
According 10 the Wapsllo RepsblieoW -
important Legal contest 10 nov peogrsssisg
bstwssn the owners Of mills on TIE lewa
river and the gentlemen who have bssn
running the litile stsaobeat "lowa City"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-08-01

CONSTITUTION WATER
nAs MEN PRONOUNCEDBY THE AnDi.
II al Faculty and The public 10 b. the most
diseases Of the STOMACH, LIVER. KIDNEYS
aad s.Appsa that has ever been offered.
Ills not sixsxAL wArss- Il 10 from sxpsrsence.
that Contribution wAsRa hiss emanated and wc
nov say let no man doubt when single bottle
Aas 6eea known 20 euro diseases which the best
Areme1y poesessing the virtues VI Constitution
Wasss esaaot b. olasssd under 'quack" prepare
tious, - il u nov used BY the most scientific
practitioners In this city II 10 only second class
physicians that cry down popular remedies while
the better skilled m.ke use ofevery meens TO 60
complsh cure; and the secccSs ofthe ply sicians
increases = his knowledge Of different remedies
saabls hin 10 produce cure, while others fail IN
the attempt Science 70 satisfied with the truth.
Give Constitution Water fair trial-we mean
you Who ere under some spsc.ais.ss care from
year 70 year aud ~ particularly allade 10 lsdies
eho ~ e0uetantly rescstug 70 local frsassssss.
aad I'll sorts Of local applications for diseases
With % much chance Of success a. there would be-
from locs spplicaiions 10 the throat for diseases
Of brain. We have been careful 10 use language
icate organisation, but Ne receive 90 many COM
municoiiens from persons for which Constitution
WoteP 10 odaplUd. and Of whose disease no men,
ton has bsss made, that ~ have come 70 the
coaelusion that II the remedy IL capable Of FRO
dueisg cure. no matter what the diecase may be,
Il ohould be msde known. Tho medicine 10 put
~ for the public, and there should BE- no e.csp-
tioss. We say, Consultation Water 10 mot like .
eildsA pill a6de 70 suit the eye aud taste; 10
medicine, II every sense Of the term plaeed ~
The hends d the people for their relief, and u
taksn according 10 The directions II will In every
ease produce fadical cure. We would cay that
the directions 10 regard TO Diet etc.. relate only TO
the disease under which they occur.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-08-01
DIABETES

u . disease Of the stomach and liver, acting
through the kidneys. and is. without doubt. the
most obstinate disease, except consumption. that
affects the humsu constitution. We have no space
for discussing causes, but will state that the e.
feet Of the disease 10 the ersi0n Of
principle (or vegetable portion Of the food) into
ssesr which stimulates he kidseys to an c.ees-
siss secretion Of waaer. Many persons suner rom
This disease who are iguosanS Of III thst 10, they
pass large Quantities during the day. and are
obliged . get up from one 10 6fteen o. twenty
times during the night. No notice 10 taken Of II
uutl their attention called tothe large dschasge
Of wster, and often when IL 10 % far advanced =
70 b beyond the control Of ordinary remcdiee.
Aaeeher symptom 10 the extreme thirst, which
uhes ths dissasei 10 fully established. !: intoera
hle-eAs pssisss drake aossesAfty risAonf oesng
essia6si also dryness OF the mouth, cracking o.
he lips, swsst breath, in the more advanced
sasss. aad anslly loss ofappstite snscistion. and
the patient gradually sinks fton e.hasstion.
CcassssusiUW WATsa u without doubt, the only
Known remedy for diabstes, and We have - much
ooo1dsnee tAsa II 10 specific - We have that OPT.
~ will prsduce sleep, end tsuthfnlly aay that y
hee cured evssv caee In which Il has bees used.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-08-01
A New Discovery.
PLASTIC SLATE
HooETNTa

TVHIS VALUABLE INVENTION SUPHn-
i SEDES ali discoveries heretofoss made for
cheapsess and durability, has the advantages
over Shingles, Slate. Tile, or the various &C.
me nts now in use, in several respects. Il u
just - suitable for naA roof - any other-Will,
under any ordinary circuaetances, last = long
- the building it covers Being . eombinoion
Of pulveriaed Slate and viscous maAter (tho let
ter possessing chemical aainity for The former,
resists the power Of either frost e hss. - II.
proves by age. Being susceptible Of little, II
any wear, and perfectly fire proof, il 10 unequal
ed As paint for railrosd and farm buildings.
.fseces ead bridges
Il is highly Recommended By ths Fssmers'
Club Of usw York. and BY Solen Robinson, Az
sisultusA Editef q thu, New York Tribune.
7 - OsAl fes ClreaAW F~
-, 1850 AULT0AN ! TONNER.
.Nt4 Licensees for the State Of Iowa.
Lacense granted, material and information far.
nishsd % application = tsa1F ~
Once hsst door south Of Post O6ies, up Saaiss,
az ble-dtt gals Davsnpsst, 1ewA
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-08-01

SPEENS oAABuR0 PORT WINE,
cskhrsaeA 10 Eucps fcr Ito medicinal and hen,dcia
qualities, highly esteemed by eminent ply .eiaus used
~ assi Mmittrs In Europe and kmcrtra,
AkA TUNlC-lt hne equal, causing appetite.
cd baiidng up the system, being entirely pure vino
ds noss valuable gsape.
AZ A nlukErft,- ltimpastr shvaithy ac,soR cfQp
0ln0e, kAncyr and Urinary Orgssls very hcncisin0
Dsorsy, Gout md kheunsstlc aftciionr,
SrkkRs WINE lei pure article fro,u the juccoi
~ Ost Grape, puseesring medical prophecies rupc
rcr 70 any other vino In usr and cxcclrn, article
as al weak and dchtitascd rcrrcns and The aged and
islrn improving the appetite and hcnchttine lsdiss
md children.
3 Try Il aaec, and you wiii mt ~ deceived.
- Nc surr the signature II AtFHEp SIsEn ID owe
cork 81 each bottle.
nod by dvugyipsr and all first class descr xro also
cell the CAsTklJ.A iOiiI BRANDY, chni,e oW
article. imported only by Mr. spcer, direct frun the
vQ1ley cftSrcsso.
- Trade supplied by wholesale druggists In 80
York. nossun. Philadelphia and st tuuls. An,, b, .
pol OScc 81 lir,ndway, New York
For sale In nsvrnrcrthy hARhisuN n STARNs
Wholesale and ltrtHl DRUGGIST nestlkIy
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-08-01

~, TyVE<sY Z z any al Irres price "
Tlsose e{iieted viti Hernia Deafness, itsinn, pisa
Nostoruej e@issinnsss vsrieoccicty enclosing ~sr
yti resolve price list 81 our new -ncdie Ter le's
fRE ELECTROMAGNETIC PRLvESTivr--Thoss
aWisine 10 limit their osprne, enclose stamp os
. Pamphlet eontaisine engraving and Ell ianstonsO
Ne spove prsvenAve, with essry the subject o
peeventioS. An CORES por dsnce confidential.
Addsess IN letters "a r. WILLIAMS NJ D.,
susis Hurgeors Institute. ~. Paul. MAm.