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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1866-07-20

APPRENTfeEsHIP.-T following ap-
premiership system has been introIluc.
ed into the machine shops of tho ILL.,
nois Central Railroad. Tho apprentice
10 engaged for five years. On entering
upon his duties he il required to pay
into tho hands of the company one hun.
dred dollars, and during the first year
five cents daily, the second year teR
cents, third year fifteen cents, foupth
and fifth years twenty-five cents per.
day. This money is kept until the ap-
prenticeship is ended. when ii ia hand
ed over 10 the new made jo,irneynan,
with compound interest. Should he
leave before his apprenticeship is finish
ed, the deposits are forfeited.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
LOCAL COLUMN.
ATTENTION, Sir Knights! Meeting this evel
lag Of the Council and Commandery.
Us. GILMORE, Scribe.

GRAND GIFT CONCERT, BABcocK's HALL, APRIL
18TH, 1866 UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PRor .GRUN-
DY.-If YOU have not seen the circulars tor this
concert, you are invited to call at the stores of
Devoe & Cramotpn and w. T. Riggs. where you
can see the goods to be distributed. Compare
them with the circulars, and assure yourself that
this il fair and honorable concern. All tn
goods Except the bakery and landl will be at the
concert hall to be distributed by committee Of
your selection, after the musical entertainment is
over Warrantee deeds viii be given for the two
gifts of real estate. Every fifth ticket draws a
prize yours may be the large one.
Tickets 81 ca CHI. mch3ld1w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
CoMMERCIAl,.
ROCK ISLAND nGARKRF.

Rock fsIAHD, March 27l
The current valae of the articles named below
10 subject to ehansss, but the ALLOWING quotations
are correct for the date Of this report:
Tlour-yohnston,s Spring Doubls Extra, in bbls
87,4e, at wholesale, and 81 go at retail. Sacks
100 At Wholesale, and 81 so At retail. Loose
q, 80 at Wholesale, aad "a, 80 ~ retail.
Whe.t-No. l, 81, IS. No: :, 50eas0c; Re
iseted 26a45c.
corn-25c for 10 lbs.
oats-l4al6c for 30 lbs.
Rys-40e.
Bsrsy-No. l. 65c,::No.::2 s5a6sa.
Beans-50a75c.
Onisns-25c per bus.
Potatoes-35c.
EEgs-l5e dos.
Batter-vsry choice lots. tor recalling, will
bring 25c.
Sorghum-50a75c.
Salts, 25a3 30 per bar.
Kerosene barrels included, Toe;
retail loo
Highwines-$2,35.
Poultry-Live chickens, q, 0oa4 90 per dor.--
Dressed, Sc per h., Turb eys, lOal5c per ID.
Pork.-For live hogs, SaS3c;
Beehive weight, common 3,00a4,50 Fol
prime shipping 4, s0a5,5 per hundred lbs.
Hides-Green country, &c; green sailed, &c
| dry salted, Sc; dry flint, 10c green calf, Zoe
cut, damaged gruby price; sheep pelts, $l,0
Hay-Prairie, 7al2 per ton; Timothy, $sa1:
Wood-oak 81 90 to 81, 90 a cord.
| Coal.-At the Coal Valley yard, on the Leves
coal il sold At Is cents, the of delivering te
| be added.
From teams, in Marketsquars, At I7a20 cts.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

Barrett, the speaker who was advertised, and
who delivered popular address occupying
about anIhour and half, which was well re-
ceivsd and frequently spplauded. At the
close Of his address some others were called
ont, among them @. Mcneil, who said, - We
are told, he had fought through one war to
free the niggers and would fight another to
free ireland. His speech, if what We hear
of it is correct, placed the Irish below the ne
groes. and was anything but complimentary
to them as people.
A collection was taken up, at the close Of
the meeting, which yielded we'll.
There has been fenian organization in
this city for more than year, but this, we
believe, is the first public meeting they have
held.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

A COOP TIcKET.-The johnson union DEM
ocratic ticket presented for the SURFACES of the
people tomorrow, Is capital one, in every
respeet No better ticket has ever been NOM
mated. and We hope when the ballots are
counted out, there will not be scratched
ticket to be found on our side. President
johnson Gays the Union party as composed OF
men 0Ao support has Union restoration policy,
and mo Others. He does not consider those
,oho oppose has policy as belonging to the I'm
ion party. Let us stand by the johnson Un-
ION Democratic ticket. and not scratch sin.
gle ticket.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

New AND VERY CHEAP.-Those new goods just
opened at Aikens unsurpassed in quality, style
and price. New Prints in great variety,-some
handsome patterns. Domestic ginghams, bieached
ed muslins all widths. Fine and heavy brown
muslins; spring delanes all bought at the bot
tom of the market and will be sold very low.
In carpets, floor oil cloths, ETC., the stock is
very complete and the prices will compare favor
ably with any to be found west of New York. Ii
you want good article at fair price don't fail to
look at Aiken's stock before purchasing.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

The friends of the white man and Presi-
dent Johnson's policy are showing themselves
all over the country. The WHITE MANS DAY,
SO eloauently advocated by our conservative
mem bers in congress, and which that dis
union" body refused to recognize, begins to
dawn upon US. It will soon brighten into q
dazzling noen-tide splendor. In our midst
the conservative element begins to show its
power. All over the country, east and west,
honest men, disguised with the course of the
reyolutionists, declare their eternal sspara-
ton from them and their allegiance to the
government"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

HAMPros.-The johnson men of Hampton
had splendid meeting on Saturday. the
proceedings of which will be found in this
paper. The motion to nominate Mr.. Bowles
for supervisor, by acclamation, was made by
Mr. Crawford, the present democratic super
visor, and it was adopted, unanimously, with
great applause. The ticket nominated is an
excellent one, and the issue, in Hampton,
will be fought squarely on the johnson and
Anti-Johnson policy. All who are in favor
of President Johnson's Union restoration poll
cy will vote the ticket headed by Sam Bowles;
while the radical disunion party will vote
against him. Let the line be drawn between
disunion traitors and Union johnson men.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

Be CAREFUL.-In the hurry of voting peo-
pie sometimes get two tickets folded together,
and thus they lose their vote, for all such
tickets are required, by law, to be thrown
out, IN counting. The tickets are cut 30 even
that unless care is used there is danger oil
getting two or moro folded together, and thus
losing your vote.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

On. SwAIH's BOURBON BrrrERs.-Dr g H..
Whitney, Surgeon of the 4th Regiment us. Reg
ular Cavalry, writes as follows:
As an anti-bilious preparation DR.. SWANS
Bourbon Bitters are no doubt the best in use and
could it be regularly dispensed in the army, would
prove powerful safeguard against the effects OF
privation, exposure, fatigue, bad water and un-
wholesome diet. They are the most palatabie
preparation of the kind have ever tasted. The
odor of ripe old Bourbon, mingled with the aroma
of spices, rendering it delicious, alike to the
sense of smell and taste.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

The RADICAL Caucus, on Saturday night,
made no nominations for supervisors, but
completed the balance of their ticket by
nominating Spencer Tompkins for justice of
the peace. Their ticket is as follows:
Clerk-E. w. Spencer.
Asssssor-Quincy Mcneil.
Collector-C. P, Lyman.
0verseer of Poor-A. &. Phillss.
Conssahle-Frazsr Wilson.
Justice of Peace-Spsncer Tompkins.
This is a regular ferry company and cour,
house ticket: with the ferry company
at the head and the court house ut the tail
Wilson and Mcneil have both held the of.
fec of circuit clerk, and Lyman and Temp
kins have both been clerks at the cour,
house.
The democrats may look for sharp CON
tsss on this ticket, every one of the candid
ases being radical hatsr of Andrew John
son and his restoration policy. Not one o
them belongs to what Andrew johnson CALI
the Union party.
We can assure the democrats that the,
have something to do to beat this ticket. /
they arouse themselves, get out q full vote
and vote the clean johnson Union Demo
cratic Ticket, they can succeed If they dom
DO this they may expect to be beaten.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

Fresh ARRIVAL OF New Goops.-A large Fas-
sortment of spring goods, comprising both an ex-
tensiye variety and the most select and beautiful
styles, just received at MAyo's
Prints, musins, ginghams, white goods, linens,
cloths, checks, stripes, ticks, French cersets, Al
exander's kid gloves, and hosiery. Also ful
line of notions, all purchased at greatly reduced
prices and for sale very cheap at MAYoss.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

SAVE every man On the ticket. Don't
scratch q name-they are all good mon ana
deserve the support of all friends of regular
nominations.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

Go TO THE BEsr.-Go to Bryant, stratton & Mer-
ribs Davenport Commercial College, to get thor
ough practical business education, or to become
good sound telegraph operator. For circulars
address (enclosing stamps) Byrant, Ssratton
Merrill, Davenport, Iowa. dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

Who ARE VoTERs.-A residence of one
year in the state and thirty days in the town
ship is oil that is required to vote, ON Tues
day next. There is no registry of voters for
township meetings.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

WESTERN UNION R. r. BoAT.-Ths pretty
steamer "Iowa," Capt. j. Z. Smith, which
will run, daily, between this city and Port
Byron, connecting with the Western Union
Railroad, came out to-day, and will now
make her regular trips. She is as gay as a
peacock, and will be q popular boat. Char
lev Tanner is the agent, on the Levee.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

FENIAN MEETING. The court house was
dsnse,y crowded on Saturday evening to
hear speech from Gen. Barrett, of McGrsg-
gor, Iowa, on Fenianism. Quite q number
OF ladies' were present. and the meeting was
an enthusiastic one. A good many people
went away the crowd being SO great they
were unable to get into the house.
JACOB Norris, Esq, was chosen chairman,
and opened the meeting with short and ap-
pf0prla.e address, closing BY introducing Gen
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

s.Ep's SALoor.''-For choice iiquors.wines ,ale.
porter, beer, cigars, or refreshments, 60 to Ed
Nisson's on Washington street. whore you will be
well served with the best ARTICLES. nch22dn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
BATCHELOR,s HAIR DYE

.jThe Original and Best in the World The only
true and perfect Hair Dye. Harmless, Reliable
and instantaneous, Produces Immediately a
splendid Black or natural Brown, without injur-
ing the hair or skin. Remedies the i'll effects oil
bad dyes Sold by all Druggists: The genuine
10 signed William A. Bachelor. Also,
Representing Extract of Millefsurs, for Restoring
and Beautifying the Hair.
CHARLES BATCHELOR, New York.
augl9dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

d. WV. A. KNOX, formerly of this city,
and lately of Virdsn, Macoopin county, has
removed to Chicago. The firm Is Drs. Chris.
ty & Knox, Office 1e4 Randolph street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

No ScRArcHING,-Weh hope it will be the
pride of every democrat to vote clean ticket
and no scratching. Regular nominees and
no bolting," should be the NOTICE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

For SALE-Ons of the finest residences IN
town is offered for sale on satisfactory terms
and immediate possession given. See adver
tsement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
Odd Fellows.

Rock Island LODGE No. IS, I. o. o. F.-Meets
every Monday Evening NJ Odd Feliows' Hall,
southeast corner of Illinois and Eagle streets, Al
seven O'Clock, p. m.
4. D. SWEENEY. r. 8. n. 9. BARxEs, n. g.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

THE CoMxITrEEs.-We suppose the demo.
cratic committees are aware that they have
duty to perform in the coming election, viz:
to see that arrangements are made for bring
ing every democrat to the polls. Especial
pains should be taken to do this, if success is
expected. And also especial pains should be
taken to ses that democrats are supplied with
the clean, straight ticket. Great efforts will
be made by certain republicans to get demo.
orats to scratch their tickets. 1t should be
the pride of democrats to stand by every man
out of the ballot box without scratch, when
counted.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

Boy WANTED.-About the LIST of May, good
steady intelligent boy, II or is years OF age, can
find situation at the ARGUS Office, TOR three years,
as an apprentices to the printing business
mchl2dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

The Strickland Remedfes.-Ws have for
some time felt It our duty, or an agreeable privil
eye at least, to say word in favor OF DR.. Strick-
Isnd's Remedies, and simply for the reason that
we know them to be good-all, we believe, that
they are represented to be. Jan5dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
PLANNING MILL.

THE undersigned are prepared to execute
i 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, Sc, Sc,
and they respectfully solicit the patronage of all
who want anything in their line.
sBuIldings erected by contract, or. by the
day.
BIDDISoN & GILMORE.
Rock Island, Feb'y -, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
FOR SUPERVISOR.

We requested to announce that b. d. KIN
ball will be candidate for Supervisor at the ell
suing township election. mch2ldtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
No REGISTRY To.MoRRow.-As township
elections NO registry of voters is required

REGULAR nominations and no scratching Ii
the motto.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

WE are now prepared to do all kinds of
w Machine Work. Castings OF all kinds
furnished on short notice. Blacksmithing of oil
kinds done short notice.
NJ Particular attention given to STEAM
BOAT WORK, of every description
Farmers would do we'll to give a call. az We
will do all kinds of Agricultural Implement Re-
pairing short notice.
We are also agents tor the Ksrby Combined
eReaper and Mower, one of the best one wheel
machines in the world.
Call at our shop, on East Eagle and Front
streets, opposite the gas works, and see sample
machine. mch20d w.t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
NJ. IMPORTANT Myst;,
vnnsvs TO LADIES. rllu
FOR F E M A L e 8 .

Are the only safe and truly effective medicine
for Females extant. Do not trifie with your
health, and use cheap and dangerous medicine,
which druggists may have bought, and Will re-
commend to you, being ignorant Of their quail
ties. Mrs. Winslow's Mystic Pills are mild in
their operations; correct all irregularities and
painful menstruation; remove all obstructions,
whether from cold otherwise. No maiden
wife or mother should be without them. Try
them-use according to direction, and we know
the result will be as desired. Ask for Mrs
Winslow's Mystic Pills. Take none other.
Price s.. 90 per box, or 5 boxes for $500. Fol
sale by all druggists.
Peter E. Blow, Gen'l Ag't, St. Louis.
mch2ldly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
FOR ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR.

Mn. EpIroR.-Please say that s. 8. Stoddard
will be a candidate for Assistant Supervisor at the
next township election. mch2ldtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO MARKET.
Chicago, March &c.
Provisions Dull.
Dressed hogs-l0, 25al0,50
Mess pork-$25.25
Mess Beef-$14, 50al5, 90.
English Meats-Quiet.
Extra prime mess-$lS, 00alS25.
Dry sailed hams, loose-l64e.
Cumberland middles-l33c.
Dry sailed shoulders-l0S
Bulk meats-l5Ac.
Clear sides-l54c
Rough sides-l43c
Lard-lS c tor steam
Green Meats-i63c..
Sweet picked hams-l6.
Beet hams-S32.
Shouldere-l2c.
Green hams-l5
Clear pork-25, So"
Beef-SIS
Flour-Quiet. Spring extra 7,25as,0 90. 5,OOa
$50 for superfne
wheas-No spring sold at ,asal,asa; No .
IS; rejected 70
Corn-No Al, No 2 80
Oats--25 for No l, and % for No2.
Rye-53 for No l, 81 No 2
Barley-dull
Highwines-2,23.
Clover Seed, 70
Timothy-3,00
Hungarian gra's-75e
Flax-2,45
Tallow--easier.
Groceries--steady.
Oil--depressed.
Salt-2, I5a2, 25
Beet Cattle-fair steers $50; extra cows asia
400. Common to mixed 8, 75a4, 80
Live Hogs-Sales at {, 25a9 GO for medium to
fair grades; s,20a9 40 for cook to choice.
ST. LOUIS MARKETS.
ST. LOWS, March 26.
Cotton-34c.
Flour--Ex,ra at 7,25; choice fall do 10, liza
IL choice family.
Wheat--l ,75al 80 for prime; 2,l5a2,5o for
choice.
Corn-59a60 for mixed 62a65 for white; 81
for yellow.
Oats--4la43.
Rye--57a5S.
Whisky-2,12.
Mess Pork-26, 90
Prime Mess--2S, so.
Bacou--13s for country shoulders.
Clear sides-16al7.
Sugar Cured Hams--2lc.
Lard-lSal9.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

The DouGLAs AND LINCOLN TREEs.-It has
been thought best to start separate subscrip-
ton papers for funds for the Douglas and
Lincoln trees, for the reason that some peo-
pie only wish to subscribe for one and some
for the other. We shall be glad 30 subscribe
for both, and we know of many others who
will, but it has been thought best to have
separate papers, and then ell can be accom-
modated.
Sheriff Merrill, one of the committee on
trees, will take charge of the Lincoln paper,
= and We propose that Supervisor Stoddard,
q member of the same committee. take
charge OF the Douglas paper, and raise the
funds.
The.subscription papers will be deposited
in the county clerks office, that future ages
may know who planted the trees.
We hope our people will take a general in
terest in the matter.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

r IME and Building Rock at Barnes Quar-.
Il ~, Moline Avenue. Enquire at
HULL's YANKEE STORE.
mch6dltsw&w6w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

is
nandn
be Moral
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02
NEW YORK MARKET.

NEW YORK MARkET.
Telegraphed. to the Argus.
New York, April 2.
Cotton-40a4l
Flour-dun. .s7,l5a7,55 extra state; s,25as, go
RHO.
Whea.-No. / Chicago spring ITO. l,65 Mil.
Club.
Rye-dull so
Bsrley-more active
Corn = quiet, 7oa76 for unsoupd; 76a7S
sound.
oats-steady, 36a43 for unsound 54a55 sound
western
Pork-heavy 25,s7a26,l2 new mess, closing
at 800 cash; "a 75a25 90: old, closing at a. rs
cash.
Besf-heavy
Cut Mest-frmer
LRrd-.63al9s
Dressed Hogs-frmer, l2lal23
Wh,sky-qulet, 2, 26a2,26a
Butter-frm
Cheese-quiet l4al9
Eggs-dul
Sugar-quiet
Petroleum--dulI, 25 crude; 50 refined bond
59a60 free.
NEW YORK STOCK AND MONEY
MARKET.
Tslegraphsd to the Argus.
NEW Yonx, April ?.
Stocks lower.
Gold-Opened 1854, and closed $i,27a
Monsy-on call 6pc
sterling-quiet l,073
u ga 6s coup ~
6's IS reg'd 1,2o
U. s. $40 coup of,62 io4s.
u. s. 1910 coup. go
Do reg'd 81
U. 7-3o 1.004
One Year Certificate-99S
s 6-20 coup of '64 1854
U. s. $40 coup of so o.
c. r.. /. I,l2a
six 81 coupons los
Do reg'd ,05
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-02

WE take this method of informing our
w Patrons and the public in general, that we
will continue to carry the Clothing and Dry
Goods business our old stands under the name
of Block & Newburger.
Thankful for past patronage, we would respect
fully solicit continuance of the same, while we
on our part shall do all in power, to deserve
it. A. BLOCK.
B. NEWBURGER
mchl6dwtf.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-29

entire city gliding every prominent steeple in
sight and throwing every street into the glare OF
MONDAY.
The heat continued so great that Grace Chapel,
standing the opposite side of Fourteenth street
seemed in imminent danger us did also Irving
Hall and the Hypotheatron. The employees of the
latter establishment, however, assisted by some
citizens and the police succeeded in getting out all
of the splendid stud Of horses and pairs belonging
to the New York circus, as well as the greater
portion Of the wardrobes and properties.
AS the tremen succeeded in getting stream of
water to play on the steeple of Grace Chapel,
hot steam rose from its heated sides, but the fire.
men worked with such yigor that at o'clock the
Chapel and the Hippotheatron were pronounced
out of danger.
By that hour the College of Physicians and
Surgeons was entirely wrapped in flames, and they
had also extended themselves to the piano factory
of lime & Son, and to the restaurant next door,
Thus the entire front of the block from Irving
place to Third avenue was a sheet OF flame, and
the heat was so great and the sparks so abundant
that No. I22 Third avenue, occupied by Thomas
| Kreitz, No. l24, occupied by Edward Hunt, pork
packer and No. 1876, occupied by j. FL. Green,
uphoster, were set on fire, and when our reporter
left the scene, they were all burning briskly.
John Kings restaurant, in Irving place, and imme-
diately adjoining the Academy, was in flames at
O'Clock.
n During the progress of the fire twenty or thirty
birds were futtering in the immediate vicinity of
the burning pile of buildings, and then one or
more of the little songsters was swallowed up in
the vortex of fame.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-05-29

srARKynuE, April a, 1866.
Editor Of Wilkes Spirit of the Times
Sjr-Ihe following very strange and anomalous
circumstance has just transpired IN our commu-
MY Mr. Gabriel Ellis, t0urshing dry goods
merchant, had frequently remarked that he could
SIT up three weeks without any material de rlment
to ms health and that after the expiration o. that
time he could 60 to sleep, and sleep without v Elk
ing until the loss was made up. lie was led to
OeheVe lhs TACT from experiments on smGli
scale.
In the early part of February he sold out his
store and invested the capital thus raised in farm
which gave him leisure; and in compliance with
wishes OF several scientific gentlemen he began ON
the llth day of FEBRUARY to abstain from sleen,
Gentlemen sat up by turns to satisfy themselves
of his strange faculty and to preclude all nossi
bllity OF beng accused Of momentary snatches of
sleep he would read audibly all night long and
keep his feet during the day-watch all the while
at his own request. He would comment in a clear.
forcible and intellectual manner upon what he
read-deplorng the heartlessness of Iapo. y
laughing at the inimitable drollery and humor of
the Army stragglers,'' etc,
On the 18th day of March, at the urgent solicita-
ton of friends he went to sleep for the first time
and did not wake until the ninth day of the present
stay awake a year, and then sleep in proportion,
without injuring his constitution. He never gets
sleepy until he closes his eyes and resigns himself
to slumber at which time he gets asleep almost
instantly without regard to the noise or excite
ment around him. There are many curious facts
connected with his case which might interest the
readers of your valuable paper but as doctors
Edmund, Willis, and Jordon are preparing for the
press an elaborate statement OF their experiments
and discoveries, desist
RICHARD L. DANTE