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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-11-29
j EW E. L r IT, ,
AGEN T s w A N TED
Camp, the Battle Field, and
the Hospital, ~
Lights and Shadows Of the
Great Rebellion. ..iiiy

Lights and Shadows Of the
-.r Great .Rebellion.aI,iS g1 /
Heroic, Patriotic, Romantic, Humorous, and
lTagical. Splendidly Illustrated Nth
orer 100 fine Portraits and Beautiful
81 - Engduings. snraarr'1ii 9i. b9nssd
NNHIS work for genial humor, tender pa
l. thos, startling interest, and attractive
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its competitors. The Valiant and Brave
Hearted, The Picturesque and Dramatic, the
Witty and Marvellous the Tender and Pa
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Siege, Startling Surprises, Wonderful Es-
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man, and the whole Panorama of the War
arehere thriliDgiy portrayed inya a mastery
manner, at once historical and fomshtic,
rendering it the most ample, brilliant, and
readable book that the war has ca lied forth.
Amusement as we'll. as instru otion can be
femdIin every page, as graphic detail, ibrilL
liant wit. and authentic history are skillfuE
ly:interwoven in this work of litersrylart
This xok sells ITSELF The people ae
tired of dry details and parhzan works, and
want something humorous and rcmantio--
We have agents clearing over 5000 per
month. Send for circulars,i and see our
terms and proof. Of the above assertion. Z
Address, S.F. JUNKiN & CO., +
noy22 l73 Race Street, Cincinnati, o.
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SLOAWS C0NDITION POWDER

Has the nrgebt saloOf my Horse and CatilH hSehq
In this cnuntry II Is composed Of herbs nud rtots anA
for mil,Inr-s safety ctrtaiBi yad irodshhess standf
prc.cuiuenty at tho head VI tho list ofi HOyss aa9
Cdile Meiicines.
becoming sin Eunlcrug, purilcs the blood, oosena
the skin, md gives 1t smooth and glossy nppearnneA
clcanses the water and strengthens cyory part VI "a
body. 1t is also nsafG aud certain remedy for cougN
and colds, wliic. generate 50 many fatal discsea-
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-11-29
IL 1 n G =
AS 4 ~ u y
V EG + 7ABL B AMBROSIA
IS THE MIRACLE OF THE AGE.

GRAY-HEADED people have their locks re-
" stored by il to,the dark, lustrous, silken
tresscs Of youth, and are happy. ~,
Young people. with light, faded or red hair
have these questionable eolors changed to a
beautiful auburn, ami rejoice
People whose heads are covered with dand
ruff and humors, use IL, and have clear coats
and clear and healthy scalpsl
Bald headed veterans have their remaining
locks tightened, and the bare spo covered
with luxuriant growth of hair, aud dance Tor
joy
Young gentlemen use it because it ia richly
perfumed
Young ladies use It because it keeps theil
hair in place
Everybody must and will use il, because it is
the cleanest and best article in the market
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1866-11-29
A WORLD OF CAUTION.

Hellth is mos! important, and the afflicted
should not use an advertised medicine, or any
remedy unless it's contents or Ingredients are
known to others beside the manufacturer, or
until they, are satisfied of tho qualifications Of
the party so Offering, v ,ie..r 'ar vi s.. .a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-09
DER. BkGEEIssW

J ! : ]. ]
y is the only Physician, a Special
- ist, now IN Chicago that can be en-
~ ~ tiIely relied apon. Go to him, and
| - not suffer that horrible disease to
| remain In your sy stem, dIshgurng
your face and body, besides des-
troying your happiness aud future
'UlAel7k" "1 prospects of lie. He has made
Private Diseases and Nervous Debility his study
for the past twenty years, and is therefore the
person whom all afflicted should consult. No one
ever heard Of a patient of his not being cured
since he has been IN this city. HIS reputation has
vouchers in all the city papers, his patients and
the medical profession both here and abroad, as
being the most skilled specialist here, and thor
ough master OF all sexual diseases. 1t all Others
fail, don't despair, give him a call. 1t Is only
common occurrence with him to cure such cases
His rooms are separate for ladies and gentlemen
and the most complete in the city. ....
YOUNG MEN, TAKE PARTICULAR NoTICE.-Dr.
Bigeow devotes much OF his time to the treat
ment of those caused by secret habit,
which ruins both body and mind, uniting the
unfortunate individual for either business or so
cIety. The sad effect OF these early habits, or
the excess Of riper ears, is TO weaken and deblh
tate the constitution, destroy the physical and
mental powers, diminish and snieeble the natural
feelings and exhaust the mental energies OF man.
hood the pleasures of life marred, the Oh
ject of marriage frustrated, and existence itself
rendered a term of un" easing misery and regret.
Such persons, especially those contemplating
rage, should lose time IN making immedI-
ate az plicaton, as DIR. B., by his new treatment,
is enabled to insure speedy and permant
cure.
Consultations free md confidential Office, No,
179 South Clark Street, corner OF Monroe, halt
block from the Post Office. P. 0. box l54, Chica-
go, Ill. Office hours from 9 A. M. TO P. VI.
Send for his ''Gude to Health,'' published
monthly, tree of charge
N. B.-Ladies send for descriptive circular
OF Pessarie Remedie, the best preventive of con-
ception known. Sent to any address free OF
charge. apl5dwly.
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Washington, Jnn. l6, 1866.

Washington, Jim. l6, 1866.
Mr.. Edward s. Morrs,
No. 9l6 Arch Street. Philada.
Dear Sir | have examined the Testimonial
and Reports submitted in favor of your Agu
cure, and am free to say that they appear to M
to be exceedingly strong, and to come from sour
ces emInently entitled to belief A medicine o
recommended Is, in my opinion, worthy of full
ana falr triai. RICHARD YATES.
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NEW BRICK YARD.
Good Brick at Low Prices.

THE subscriber has established new brick
i yard on the bluffs, beyond the old grave yard
near Mr.. Boyer's place, where he will manufac-
ture the most superior building brick and sell
them as low or lower than the lowest. People
who contemplate building had better give HIM a
call before contrasting. go t#
He has the best clay to be found anywhere in
this vicinity, and will make brick equal If not
better than any other yard; and his workmen are
of the first class. JOHN B. LONG.
Rock Island April 10, d2m-
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Christian Commission Office,

FhNada, NOV. z4th, Iobo.
Rev. II. Macleod went as Corps Agent with
Gen. A. J. Smiths men to Mobile, In the winter
OF '64. He had a violent attack OF congestivs
chills at Montgomery, and return OF them at
Nashville. After reaching his house In New
Hampshire, ne wrote me that the chills were rap-s
idly reducing him in strength, that his physicians
could give him no relief, and he feared he should
be compelled to give up his parish. persuaded
him to try the t'Pasckill Mixture.'' and put him
IN communication with MIR. Morris, The result
is given above by MIR. Macleod, who, with restor-
ed health, has now resumed the severe service of
the Commission on the Rio Grande.
EDwARD P. SMITH,
Sec'y U. s. Christian Commission.
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REFERENCES.

Hon. Joseph Knox, F. c. Brown, C. NJ. Hardy,
Chicago Devoe & Cramptou, c. Truesdale. 4,
Shaw, Henry DAft's Sons, Swilsr & Burgh, Rock
Island. .-. .-... .-.F = ;
N. B'-The highest price paid for::country pro-
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For SALE.

FOR SALE.
TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo.
lc Davenport's addition TO the city of Ro
Island. Price from $500 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on The Camd
road, half mile from the city of Rock Islan
we'll situated for gardening and residences.
Terms half cash and balance on time.
10 Acres known as the Cushing Tract, sItuas
on the Camden road, two miles from the city
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for res
dences, Gardening, Fruit raising-hasa good spri.
&C., and is about half mile from the &c Ros
River Water Power" Price, per acre, $40, h
cash and the balance on time.
Also a number OF lots in Davenport, Iowa o.
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa a
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
nch27dvH at Davenport, lows.
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is, 1865.
Office 9l6 Arch Street.

Hon. Richard Yates,
U. S. Senator, Washington, d. c.
Dear Sir: Accompanying this please find the
original reports and testimonials from Hospital
Surgeons, Presidents and Delegates OF Commits
sIons, Merchants, and private Individuals, rela.
tive TO the efficacy of "Paschall's Fever and Agus
Mixture,'' prepared by me, and which was sc
extensively used during the la:e war. You viii
observe that these reports, &c., were submitted
to the Medical Bureau by President Lincoln n
his own hand writing. If. after you have reao
these, you can feel free, in any way, to commend
THIS Ague cure 10 the favorable consideration O
your tellow-citizens of Illinois, you will, l an
persuaded, render them an important service
and do me distinguished kindness.
Ever yours gratefully,
EDWARD s. MORRIS.
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j. d. BURGH,
GeneralfCOmmiSsiOn Merchant.

and
Special Agent for
Bishoprick's Infallible Baking Powder,
The Trade supplied at New York Prices.
DEPOT, Palace Row Block. P. c. Boz "a
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
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Law Cooke, the celebrated Banker; Jas. Pollock
Er-Gcv. of Penna.-now Presloeh. oi 'ne o
nent nbilanthropist: Prof. James c. Booth, Ana
lytical Chemist, and by
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-07-05
sharH, asa Needle.

IL The following bon mot was started out
West A busy housewife was sitting
in the doorway plyingher needle. Is Her
husband lounging on the rail, his foot
slipped and he bruised his knee on the
doorstone. aoh,"'' said he, groaning,
II have broken, the bone, I'm sure o
'"Well, then said She holding up.1the
needle, with, its eye, broken out, sfyou
and ! have done very nearly the same
thing Glow so?" Why, don't you
see, said she, II have broken the eye
OF the needle, man, and you have broken
tie kaee Of the idle man. o5 ygi,a9
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Elias Howe, the inventor and paten-
tee Of the sewing machine needle has de-
gclared his purpose not to apply for an
extension of his patent, on the ground
that he has made . million and half
dollars on it already, which he regards
as fortune enough for one man.
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Parson Brownlow says he would not
start for heaven with the Democratic
party. Very true. The old whelp is
too far on the direct road to HELM
fact, he is so near there that the little
devils have stopped sitting birthstone to
look out Of the window as they see him
coming down the home stretch neck
and neck with Ben Butler and Thad.
Stevens. n alIf aIeA Z
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Provisional Governor Hamilton, Of
Texas, disappointed in his political as
pirations, is about to leave that State
for the North. The Houston Daily
Telegraph sincerely trusts "that his:
absence may not be damaging to. the
interests of the State,0 as the journal is
perfectly certain that his presence has
never been Of any benefit to it. )" @
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POEMS UNWRETTEN.
BY MRS. MARY H. c. BOOTH,

yf.sf 5-ttttJ BY MRS. MARY H. c. BOOTH. gsllt0
There are poems unwritten, and songs unsung,
Sweeter than any that ever was heard, 80 III
Poems that wait for an angel tongue, rs !
{ Songs that but long for paradise bird.
Poems that ripple through lowliest lives
Poems unnoted, and hidden away aCS
Down in the souls where the beautiful thrives @
Sweetly as flowers in the airs of the May.
Poems that only the angels above US,
Looking down deep in our hearts, may behold;
Felt, though unseen, by the beings that love us,
Written on lives as in letters of gold.
Sing to my soul the sweet song that thoulivest;
Read me the poem that never was penned,-
The wonderful idyl oflife that thou givest, o4
Fresh from thy spirit beautiful friend.
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WALL PAPER.

A splendid assortment of Stamped, Gold,
Bronzed, Glazed and Unglazed Wall Paper.
Oak and Walnut Panneling for Halls and Dim
ing Rooms. Also Firc-Board Prints, Gilt and
Linen Window Shades, all of which are of the
latest styles, at the lowest city prices.
Va Paper Hanging done by WILLIAM COON,
who has had sixteen years experience in the
business, in Baltimore and other cities.
Work done in any part of the country, all
guaranteed or no pay. mar15-tf
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na-A young lady went into a store
to buy piece Of music, entitled, aWhen
I Sleep. i Dream ofThee = but, by lu-
dicrous mistake, she astonished the
young man by inauiring if he had the
music entitled, s'WhenI Dream I Sleep
with Thee" 81 isssI
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Several meteoric stones fell in Nash
vile on the 18th, near the railroad de-
pot They were of a Blush color and
were quite hot when first discovered =.
Biologists say that nothing similar has
been found in any other part ofathe
world. Two specimens have been for
warded East for further examination.
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A CHARIOT RAcE-A chariot race
came off at Suffolk Park, in Philadel-
.phia, on Tuesday, which attracted
great attention. Miss Virginia Mason,
of New York, drove Lady Sherman and
Prairie Flower; Miss Sherwood, of
Philadelphia, drove Flora Bell and EN-
press. The race was mile heats, best
three in five. Miss Mason won in three
straight heats. Time, 2,25z, 2.30 and
2.35. The ladies were dressed in clas-
sic costume.
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IA INDEMN1fY.-The government has
allowed the corporate authorities Of
Annapolis, Nd, the sum of S6.230 as
indemnity for the damage done to the
building known as the Ball Room which
was used during the war as guard
house, and having been partially des-
troyed by fire while so used.
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~ Truth cannot die; it passes from
5mindto mind, inlparting light in its pro-,
gress, and constantly renewing its own
brightness during the diffusion.,o ]
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4, To CURE 4 FELoN.-The Journalsof
Medicine recommends as cure for
these troublesome disorders, that as
soon as tbdparts begin to swell, cloth,
saturated with the tincture Of lobelia,
should be wrapped around them. This
Kills the felon, and is said never to fail
if applied in Sc ason-
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Western papers sssert that what
were vast treeless prairies in Illinois.
twelve years ago are now covered with a
dense growth of thrifty young forest
trees, comprising various species Of
oaks, hickory, cottonwood, ash &c.
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The Registers in a Qslandary

The COMMISSIONERS OF Montgomery
county, Maryland, have refused to levy
to pay the bills, of the registers
Of voters, on the ground that the, act
their appointment does net
state in what manner they shall be paid,
The Rockville Sentinel says that this
action is based on the opinion of w.
Veirs Bouic, Esq, the States attorney.
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gThe people Of this State, when
called on to give in the amount of their
cash to the Assessors, for taxation,
should refer to the act of Congress, pas
sed June 80, 1864, last clause of sec
tion 1, which says, 'sAll bonds, treasury
notes, and other obligations of the Uni
ted States, shall be exempted from tax
alton by or under State or municipal
authority" .a5iloi aoo
The 18th section of the same act says:
"The words obligation or other security
used In this act, shall be held to include
and mean all bonds, coupons, national
currency, United States notes, Treasury
notes, fractional notes, checks for mon
ey of authorized officers of the United
States, certificates Of Indebtedness,
certificates of deposit, stamps, and
other representatives of value, of what
ever denomination, which have been or
may be issued under any act of
Congress " .ff.
4 This leaves nothing in the shape of
money to be taxed but the few State
bank notes that are in circulation, and
the minute and almost invisible quanti-
ty of gold and silver which the best
government under the sun has left US
Co., Sentinel. -
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A good story is told of Wisfall, who,


q A good story is told of Wigfall, who,
at the collapse of the rebellion, fell into
the vicinity of party Of Union soldiers
in Texas. Being well disguised, he
entered freely into conversation with
the soldiers of the guard, and, in the
course of the conversation, asked what
they would dowith old Wigfall if they
were to catch him. aOh, we would hang
him, certain, was the reply. "And
you would serve him. right" replied
Wigfall. eff !. should be with you, [
have no doubt I should be pulling at the
end of the rope myself 7, The double
e'ateadlre was not suspected,i and its wit
was therefore lost, but it is worth pub
fishing now. 'lsA ,'''' ~
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BARK WANTED.

WANTED from Five to Six Hundred
w Cords of Water and Span Oak Bark
at ScHLossER & WIENER's Tannery, two
miles East of Westminster, on the Western
Maryland Railroad; for which the highest
cash price will be paid. We viii pay one
dollarpe rcord more than Westminster prices
for all Bark delivered at the yard in good
condition.
Is &aeS iae SGHLOSSER & WIENER.
mars 15t* oel -.l..,. l3 "a !
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smoke hung like pail over us, and
shut out the enemy from our sight
The battle grew warm and bloody. The
rattle of musketry, the screaming of
Shells the thunder, of & artillery, the
whistling Of bullets, the shouts Of COM
mand commingled with curses, prayers
and groans Of the wounded and dying
filled the air. Our men, black with
smoke and powder, looked like fends
incarnate, as they piled their work of
death. At length a breeze rolled away
the smoke that shrouded us, and dis
closed our other columns bearing down
upon the enemy's flank. Now was the
decisive moment. Charge bayonetsw
rang out, and with loud shouts we rushed
forward to the assault "A storm. of
grape and canister ,cwas hurled against
us as We. neared the batteries Like
maddened tigers, our men leaped forward
with, the cold steelI The struggle over
the guns was desperate.- tt was a
butchery, savage in the extreme. The
enemy soon broke and fled, leaving us
masters of the field. Since that time I
have not felt the least dread or hesita-
tion on entering a battle. After the
first few shots I fred away as coolly as
when hunting squirrels. e. 8 10
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NEW S'TORE!
JOHN r. BUS9Y

. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he
~ has just opened a NEW STORE, in West
minister, Nd, near the Railroad, and opposite
the Catholic Church. where he has on hand, a
and Sr,lnndid of
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New Goods,

Consisting of in part as follows:
Ladies' Shoes, of every description, Polish
and Balmoral Boots, of the worry latest MIER
style, Mems Boots and Shoes of all kinds. YSTy
Also a full assortment of Childrens'' gsas-
Shoes. HATS and CAPS of the latest fashion
Also large assortment of TRUNKS. All of
which he is selling at wonderfully reduced
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..1E9gaaEs - -

s'fss!1-85 III abszs t1A9 pss5 g 1879
10 Gsi5aasno ieao1 3 zoi leg s
ssa ada eae9 lloz7s, g ag1h As'a
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apl0-tapl6 [s,ASGl Treasurer of Mar,
ron E,oTTy,

E4ROPDSAI4s FOR FLOUR.
N SUBsIsTEECE OFFICE U. S. A, !
No. SOUTH GAY STREET.
r BALTIMQRE, Mp, april 9. 1866.
ceiyed at this office until L NJ. on SATURDAY.
April II, 1866. for furnishing the United States
Subsistence Department, delivered in Baltimore,
Md, with 600 bbls) Five Hundred Barrels fresh
ground
EXTRA FLOUR.
The proposals will be for what is known at this de-
pot Nos. and 2, $50 bbs of each grade) and bids
will be entertained for anyquantty less than the
whole.
Bds for each grade to be on separate sheets of qper
Ban forms are furnished at this office
. Barrels to be in good shipping order, fully head
lined: Flat hooped and machine made barrels will
be rejected.
Samples of the Flour offered must in all cases be
sent in, but not clOsed with the PROPOSAL the lat
ter must have printed copy of this advertisement
pasted at its head.
Contractors will be required TO hold their Flour
without expense to the United States until required
for shipment.
The Flour will be subject to order five DAYS from
In all cases not specially excepted the delivery
must be made at the time specified. In case of
failure the United States the right Of pur-
chase elsewhere charging the advance paid over con-
tract price TO the party falling to deliver.
The usual Government inspection will be made just
before the Hour Is received and will be accepted
which is not fresh ground, and agreeing with the
sample.
The right is reserved to reject any bid for any cause
Payments to be made monthly after the delivery
OF the Flour in such funds may be hand if none
on hand. to be made as as received.
An oath OF allegiance will be required from bidders
who have not already filed one in this Office
ProP9ssis to be endorsed Proposals for Flour"
Byt. Lit Col. and c. $. U. S. A.,
ap9-tR Breyet Brig, Gen, Vol5