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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16
UNITED PIANO MAX ERS'
STOCK CO.'S PIANOS,

This Company is composed exclusively of superior
workmen, who nave hsd prominent positions in somt
of the hest Piano Forte establishments in this country
and in Europe.
This Company organized in $500, has now one Of le
largest and most successful manufactures in this
try Every branch being under the immediate supetyi-
sion Of the Company whose experience practical Piano
makers enables them to produce Instrument which
for pORer fulness Of tone elasticity Of touch and hsauy
of finish, beyond doubt without comp p.tiuom They
sending their instruments all parts of the Union,
Canalas. wes Indies, &c, and pr ud To among
their patrons OF the finest musical talent and most
distinguished men OF the country,
1t must be apparent to ali. hat men whose skill has
been approved by the best manufacturers, will not b
less suceesslul when their fortune and reputation
are involved Aud the Company claim That their Pianos
combine all the excellenies OF the Latest improved and
most celebrated Instruments They have hand, uil
will continue to keep, large stock II thoroughly
ed lumber
They challenge the most thorough scrutiny, and aro
willing to subject their instruments to any test
parson with those Of any other uuacture to touch
sweetness and depth Of tone, durability sAceulnosi
proportion beauty Of tni, b, kc.
AHaying taken the Agency for the sale OF these
CELEBRATED PIANOS,
And having been congratulated having by seyeia
persons, who lave seen many Of The finest Pianos an,
heard many Of the most celebrated panists "a this
other countries, feel confident meet the wants
any one who desires to purchase a frat class Piano.
jan2-ly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16
NROCERIEs.

U
k'f.siA The subscriber informs his frords and the
Ai wv public generally that he has aSe.i the store
WI No. 2AS Market street,
Forieraly occupied ty tue late John lrico and ba nj,
hand good assortment Ut
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16

on the fourth Monday in September in Sussex
county on the first Tuesday after the second
Mon0ay in March, and on the first Tuesday
after the third Monday in September
The Mayors Court sits in Wilmington on the
mrs Irst Monday in March, Juue, September and
BANKING INSTITUTIONS.
IhE NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE, AT Will
MiNGToN,
Corner of Sixth and Market Streets Capt.
tal, $4,000. Discount days, Tuesdays and
Fridays.
TUE FARMERS BANK, AT WILMINGTON,
Corner Of Third and Market Streets. Capi-
tal, $3.50 900. Discount days, Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON AND
BRANDYwINB,
Corner Of Second aud Market Streets. Capi-
tSl, 100000 Discount days, Mondays and
Thursdays
THE UNION NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON,
Market Street, above Fifth. Capital, $780,
VoO Discount days, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON,
Corner of Fourth and Market Streets Capt.
tai, 100000 Discount days, Mondays and
Thursdays.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16

The U. s. Circuit Court sits in the Court
Room, second story of the Custom House, in this
city, on the third Tuesday of June and October.
The U. s. District Court, meets q, the same
place, on the second Tuesday in January, April,
June and September.
Superior Court and Court of General Sessions,
S held at Georgetown, on the second Monday Of
April, and second Monday in October; in Kent
County, at Dover, on the fourth Monday in April
and fourth Monday in October in New Castle
County, at New Castle on the second Monday
after the commencement of the April term in
Kent, and on the third Monday in November.
The Court Of Ghancery and Orphans Court, shall
commence and be held in New Castle County oil
the third Monday in February, and first Mon
day In September; in Kent County, on the first
tuesday after the fourth Monday in March, aud
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16

NVIINE IW HTUIESIW EN.
Dupons hest Eagle Powder ia Canistrrs and H.. lbs
kegs duck and rifle Also shet Of all sizes suitable for
rail and reed bird shooting season persi.sinn rans
aud dealer in Clover Timothy Orchard ind Hard trhss
Seed all for sale BY HARLAN " BROTHER,
mY.eD-lY OppdHitu the lower Market House
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16
TEEE FARMERS lguFGAA FERE
Insurance Company OF the
State of DaIa1Zarn .

(uRiasAt, Mn CRBRE. &C.
This Company rnutinus= riler 20 the peor o.. nrl.
ware its superior advantage Of Insurance .iust los
by ire on all descriptions oi rrops,ty, .Nrelt Marine
risks
The Instutian is commented By oyer 20 years experi
in and sttutiou the ubieet e Mutus Insurance
lheing the arst to int-odnra the rruee mt on stn
by % which, it is believed thu Managers have
been enabled so 70 adjust and discriminate lelweeh The
ai-ren yareiiss of property "a retier th, member
ship among the most equitable In character oi tho nuoy.
Gus Insurance Cumpanies preaeniel 90 the public
u sRe credit to itself thai ~. payments of lpss have
been prompt and liberal that In % years hus aess and
losses reat hing ugeH, nt single case al tisa
tou has occurred aie scarcely without entrt sais
Aeiian to the partie3 insnrel.
Looking more To tte safety than ta number n,l
amount Of IT. risks u has declined Haulrels Of Thou
sands Of Dollars OF lnsurnes ei,h Al feluiring too
great an amount iu s'u-e t'sk ~ oesinr unGt oh
sGls q Insurance lor the eharactsro the Institution
In this mariner It Il conceived IL has Tho s4f.. and
Vtt select st o insnrine' proportion TO tho amount
-.lerstN Millions OF Dollars, Of any other Company
within reasonable range.
As evidence 81 ti4 il hiss no. auy reiucud ma rata off
Insurance, at sll times moderate, eue--ixih duru, the
Az ieo years hut II presents now clear plus fund uf
Notes which snni by the to s7rp Certificates 81
The balances due To each menhyr. beug lssdYd will
be paying interest n them from Jenuaty lsu1 al the
aleo per eeht per annuin' thus making -tiil irlh,
deduction.
1t commenced the 'sar lsal with real protection to
HE community in Deposit Notes OF 3250OO0
surplus Fund 60000
tits the Of the Farmers Of Delaware sud as such
Presaen,-JEssE SHARPE,
Secretary and Treasurer-EoBgRf MrCABR, ii. b.
hDHAsEd TORS:
Ell Wilson brandy wine Hui James belaPiiia Christi.
ann ltdi James webb, Samuel Barr, H. Z. stusouhur,
aud Jesse sharpe inmtton d; ituhtrl McCAbq Mil
Uteak llii John f. Nilliamsan, White clay Crock d;
eeerge Janyier New Castle hd.; Curtis Is Ellison, PEN
r'ler I'D; johu G CLARK, Eea Lop Hla VIM lcinrle
smyfnai lanies IL BurnhaN, g. Georges Ill.,. Cietlos
l. Fenins Peter y. causey altiiurd; Henry Iadl nnyor
! Charles Tunnel, dtorgetiWn.
AdhNrs--As waI lor receigiui aprugatiols fer r .r
suce uues oi meIahers:
I'll Wilson, branlywne Iil; l.ohet MICA Nil
Greek Ill.,; Jrmss De!arisin, Chrstjaun lIl. ail
Williamson White Clay Greek HI; Curtis Il 'Siin Siiis,
,enesdef Ili Rei Lion 81 GeurIez, and ,poluininig
Ssw Castle Ma oharl-7 y Fleming, Niidsrd. CbnT
Iunnell' utofsNowu' Henry luld, BIO ,cr S''''
Communications general husr d. ilrs.,.t b.. d,
undersigued, Wilmington, will re- & e5 % 20 Z, a.
ion. '9 Ni-''''''" '''te
"a ROBERT NJ GAZE ,t N y.a....-..
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16
NEW SKIRT FOR 1900.

The Great Invention Of the Ago In
HOOP SKIRTS.
j. W. BRADLEYs New Patent DuPLEX ELLIpTIC
Tor double) SPRING SKIRT.
This invention consists OF DurLBx Tor two) ELmPrio
PuRE REFINED srBgL SPRINGS, ingeninusy raHr
~ and FIRMLY together, BnHB 10 iDGn, making tho
TOUGHEST most FLEXIBLE, ELASTIC and DURABLE
ever used. They seldom Band BREAK, like tho Single
Springs and consequently preserve their perfect ana
beautiful Shape than twice long any Single
Spring skirt that Ever Has Can he made
The wonderful toxibility aud great comfort and plea
to any Lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic skirt will
Operas Carriages, railroad Cars, Church Pews, Arm
Chairs for Premenade and House Dress the skirt
be folded when in use to occupy small place easily
| aud conveniently as silk or Muslin Dress.
lady having enjoyed the Pleasure, Comfort and Great
Convenience Of wearing the Duplex Elliptic steel Spring
skirt for single day will afterwards willingly
dispense with their For Children, Misses and Young
Ladies' they are superior 10 all others
The Hoops covered wh2 ply double twisted thread
and will twice long tie Single yarn covering
which is used all Single Steel Hoop Skirts. The three
bottom rods every Skirt alsn Double Steel, aud
twice double covered 10 prevent the covering from
wearing o tho rods when dragging down stairs stone
steps, &o, 6c which they constantly suhnc to when
| In use.
All are made of the new AMI elegant Corded Tapes
and the best quality in every part, giving to the
the most graceful and perfect shape possne aud
are unquestionAbly the lghtest most desirable com
| Portable and economical Skirt ever made.
VESTS BRADLEY Z CARY, PRoPRI ETORS Of the
| Invention, aud SOLE MANUFACTURERS, " CHAM
| BERs, and 10 81 iEADE STREET, Now York
For sale in all first class stores in this city, and
throughout the United States and Canada, Havana d,
Cuba, Mexico South America, and the Vest Indies
| DUUBaE) SPRING SKIRT. A.& u.
JaniU3m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
PROCLAMATION.

l. CHARLES KIEFE Chief Caterer TO the citizens Of
declare;-
1. That REED BIRDS and other choice game are
season, aud may be found done up In the very host ~
a the OYSTER BAY HOUSE, IN THIRD sfRf aq ~ y
TWEEN MARKET AND KING SrkEErs HEt De
. That OYSTERS are now strictly prlr , ,,t ,
up in the most delicious stews Pans, 80 auu AIe d4f
Oyster Bay House in Third Street .'!9' Nei a' 'he
3. That all kinds of fetresh1lf 40, ,a.. i,.t
the M Fsd a., Oyster l'ay House rhrd Strest, r n ID
be bst IL a. r. & iu s' 10 make this refecory one
I,I + "a Hfvs M ates. model establishment Al
Shlsh which, LADIES An GENTLEMEN ctn ohisin syrT5
uHu.y rieasy ,n H. OF EATING and DRNkING at f
P'leos' e'e pe accommodated pleasantly aud promptly
(r>l Given under the hand and s-tl Of ofirs Of III,
~ SAID oyster Bay House, in Third street. between
~ 49,. Market and King Streets Wilmington, Delawir,
'ui' seventh day of September, A. u, lAui
sep-O CHARLES KIEFE, Propriet
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-03-16
JACOB S. WELUIN

Ejsss3 REsPEorFuLLf informs the citizen NJ Wnmlu-
k tom and the public generally that ha has on hand
hat his old establisledstaud, the corner Of sen
kNIh and X ING hs general assortment NJ we'll select
prices, aud ON the most reasonable ters Having Tor a
numbsr Of years been engaged in the business lie re-.
specially invites the pubic to oA and examine his
stock ~ he feeling confident II will give satisfaction.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03
THE FERRY CHARTER.

Ii is time for our city council to be making
preparations to procure charter for ferry
across the MISSISSIPPI, at this point, the com
ing session of tho legislature, and prevent
the present ferry company from getting its
charter renewed. When the old monopoly
got its last renewal, tas owners promised, il
the city would not press its claims for a char
ter, that they would, during the existence Of
their charter pay the city $500, year, and
the school district $500 year. Judge Bal
ley was then Mayor, and he neglected to take
written contract. But the contract can be
proven by unimpsaohabls witnesses. The
ferry company have paid, as they promised,
to the school district, but refuse to keep their
agreement with the city.
And now, at the coming session of the leg
islature, they will seek renewal of their
charter. It ia the business Of the people, not
only to prevent such renewal, but to SECURE
a charter for themselves. Let the city csun.
Gil 90 to work now, and prepare the case and
let US see whether Senator Webster and Rep.
resentative Cos represent the people or the
ferry company.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03
A JEALOUS HUSBAND.
lie Finds a Pair of Boots.

From the Memphis Appeal, Nov. IS.
One of the little episodes IN life occurred
night before last that should be lesson to all
jealous husbands. There is q family living
IN one of the best located houses in South
Memphis, whose worldly means are above
the fear of want. The wife is one of those
generous hearted women who loves her hus-
band with ell the devotion of true heart, but
her llege lord is one of those mixtures of the
the brute with an occasional good trait He,
however, loves his better half, bat allows his
love to be lost in jealousy. The lady has
been In the habit OF meeting his lordship at
the door each evening with a welcome kiss
Lit so happens that for over month the green
eyed monster has interrupted their dome
bliss although the faithful wife never missed
meeting her husband at the door with the
usual greeting OF kiss. On Friday night,
however, the brute went home later
than understanding near 10 O'Clock, and
the wife had retired. Not meeting her at the
door. jealouslY arose to fighting point,
and he Instantly went to the back door, ex-
psoting TO find mare s nest, and sure enough
he did. The first thing be saw after entering
the house. was pair OF boots ! | have him,
thought he. He next locked the boots in q
closet, and obtaining "a light he entered his
sleeping apartment, but, to his establishment
be found only his wife. He next searched
the house from top to'botton, but no Don Ju-
an could be seen. We need not say that the
night was passed most unpleasantly to both
husband and wife. The brute, however, told
his better-half that he had her lovers boots
and through them he would yet know the
sooundrel. Divorce was talked OF, and the
wlte's protsstation that she was innocent on
ly brought the reply of "boots,' She cried,
Il am not guilty, "and he Moderated boots"
Morning at last came, and the enraged hue-
band went for his shos.leather-hs brought
them up stairs, shaking them in his wife's
fsce-when, upon close examination, the dis.
covery was made that they were las own
boots. The wife like sensible woman, for
gave him, and now she has only to say
boots !" to make he, husband plead for mer-
CIV.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03

A pious old negro woman was once caught
6y her master stealing goose, and the next
Sunday che partook of the communion, after
which her master acoosted her as follows: -
why, Hannah, ! saw you to-day at the com.
munlon table" ''Yes, tank de Lord, massa,
I was lowed TO be dsre wild de rest of his
ram iy But Hannah, was surprised to
see yon there ]" he said. "How Is il about
the goose She looked little surprised, as
sns oid nos Comprehend the cause of his
wonder. but soon Catching the meaning ex.
claimed: why, sar, do you think Pm o.,
to let an old goose stand between me and nv
Master p"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03

Gov. Worth. of North Carolina, makes the
following point against the adoption of the
proposed radical amendment to the constitu-
ton. He says:
ut is remarkable that this proposed
amendment contemplates under one article to
change the constitution in eight particulars
some of them altogether homogeneous, to be
ratified as a ,chole or rejected as q achole.-
We are not allowed to ratify SD Oh of them a.
wa approve. and reject those we disapproye.
This Is the frst attempt to introduce the vice
OF omnibus legislation into the grave matter
OF changing the fundamental Law of the
land"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03
For the Rock Island Argus.
Impartial Suffrage--and Finances.


hHlk, "hIteslde 20. ILL.,, Nov. %, 1866.
MR. EDITOR, Dear SRI wish to say to YOU
that for one approve the bold stroke that YOU
and the Chicago FINES have recently made at
the underpinning of the radicals, by your sen
sible change of base. If we can get the negro
out of politics the people may then hope that
some attention will be paid to the wants of the
country. But, to succeed party, we must
labor for equal and exact justice TO all citizens
OF the United States in our national policies, in
our system OF taxation, our revenues &c, sc.
Now, regards our financial system there is
some difference of opinion on the subject and |
believe, if | am not mistaken. the people would
like to have the columns of your paper open for
discussion on this subject, for we cannot well
ignore the fact that owe Three Billions of
Dollars, which debt will be made the basis of
monied aristocrscy unless attended to in time ::
but which if managed properly, may become to
certain extent the basis Of prosperity and protec-
ton to our nation, both at home and abroad.
Yours Truly,
A, j. OSBORNE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03

4 FEMALE "BRIcK."-The Msrysyille
(Kansas) Enterprise is responsible for the fol
lowing:
There is specimen of female "brIcks''
somewhere on the road where the stage line
used to run. who, not long since got into a
little Misunderstanding with one of those
fellows who ply the whip so scientifically
over the propelling power of stage coach,
and giving vent to about all the slang she
could make use Of, wound up thus: "Pve
been married three times, am the mother of
thirteen children, and have had two ribs bro
ken and lost one eye, but / can just whip any
Id stage driver on the Holiday line |"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03

The late Judge F, of Connecticut. was
not remarkable for quickne.s of apprehsp,
sion. At certain time, Mr.. R.W. Sherman
was arguing case before him, and in the
course of his remarke Mr.. S. made q point
which the Judge did not at once see mn.
Sherman, would thank you to state the
point so that can understand you" Bowling
politely, Mr.. s. replied in his blandest man
ner. ''Your Honor is probably not aware OF
the task you are imposing upon me-"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03

A father may transmit sound and heal
thy constitution to his son, and the latter de.
airy fathers bequeathed to us the best consti-
tuition in the world, and we are shattering it
as recklessly as miserable profigats skaters
his cTn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03

lib subscriber 10 now proprietor of the Moni-
tor Saloon, oPPosite the Island City Hotel, and
respectfully solicits share of public patronage.
de WiiI Keep on hand, at all times, the best
Wines, Liquors, Ales, Beer, &c., &c, and Cigars
OF the finest favor. Give nae a call.
novl4dSm: CHRIS. KGRBER,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03

| The wonderful iexibiIity and great comfort and
pleasure 10 any Lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt will be experienced particularly in all
crowded Assemblies, Operas, Carriages, Railroad
Cars, Church Pews, Arm Chairs, for Promenade
and House Dress, as the skirt can be folded when
| an use to occupy all place as easily and con
Nenently a silk or muslin dress, an invaluable
quality in cfnoline, not found in any single spring
skirt ssrssai
A lady having eBjoye the pleasure, comfort,
and great convenience of wearing the Dup ex ri
liptic steel spring Skirt for q single day, will
| never afterw avds willingly dispense with their
use, For children, misses, ald young ladies,
they are superior to all Others.
They will not bend or break like the single
spring, but will preserve their perfect and grace
tul shape when three or four ordinary skirts will
have been thrown aside as useless. The hoops
are covered with double and twisted thread, and
the bottom rods are not only double springs, but
twice Tor double) covered, preventing them from
wearing out when dragging down stoops, STAIRS
&c.
The DUPLEX Elliptic is great iavorite with all
ladies, and is universally recommended by the
Fashion Magazine as the standard skirt OF the
fashionable world.
To enjoy the following inesumable advantages
in CrinoIns, Wis: Superior quality, perfect man
utacture, stylish shape and finish, heIlbility, dura
blliiy, comfort and economy, enquire for J. w.
Bradley's Duplex Elliptic, or Doube Spring
Skirt, and be sure you get the genuine article.
CAUTION.-To guard against IMPOSITION be
particular to notice that skirts offered as GU
PLEA - have the RED ink stamp, viz: 'J. w.
Bradlcy's Duplex Elliptic Steel Springs upon
the waistband-none others genuine. Also
notice that every hoop viii admit pin being
passed through tho centre thus revealing the two
Tor double) springs braided together therein,
which il the secret OF their fsxibIhty and
strength, and combination not TO be found IN
any other skirt.
For sale in all stores where first class skirts are
sold throughout the United States and elsewhere.
Manufactured by the sole owners OF the Patent,
VESTS, BRADLEY CARY,
81 Chambers x 20 r 81 RSads sts.. y. Y.
oct26d6m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

THE warrant Tor the collection OF state, eoun-
ty, school and other taxes having been placed in
my hands, notice is hereby gwen that will be q,
the sheriff . of6ce, in the Court House, from 9
till O'Clock daily, for the purpose of receiving
payment Of the same.
CHARLES ENGEL, Township Collector.
Rock Island, Nov. 10, 1866, dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03

Patrick Dolan, democrat, is elected to the
Legislature from the 18th district, instead of
j. E. Whiting, repub lican, as published in our
table.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03
SAFE FOR SALE.

offer for sale good ere proof and burg
i lar proof safe, weighing 1900 lbs. For p.rti
ulars call on the undersigned.
Hovl9d2w. GEO. NJ. BABCOCR.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03
CHRISTMAS TREES.

EVERGREEN TREES TOR Christmas and
~ Evergreen branches for adjoining Halls and
Nursery. DE EINNEY
Rock Island, Nov. &c, dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-03
THE CONDEMNED EENIANs.

1t was stated, sometime ago, that the con-
demned fenians, Father MoMahon, and Col.
Lynch. were not to be executed. But the
latest advlces state that new trials for these
unfortunate men have been refused, and that
they will probably be executed on the 18th
inst., as originally sentenced. The British
govern ment will make a sad mistake if they
carry that sentence into execution. 81