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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

Michael Donahue as Engineer az .be,. 80,
pany, be csnfirmed Granted
Aid. Mcneil offered the fuIl,~,,, .,.,,,
tion:
Resclcsi, That T. Morrow Be cors,n, :.
engineer forEFire king Engine Comm :,
No. 1, rid T. Morrow having haen ~
pointed By said company =
AID. Mcxeil offered III. fol,ov,p, ,..o,,.
tion:
Resolved, That Martin Cos,ir.p ro- -;
vate waschman at RenwicA's ~ -, ~
and is hereby con6med = City WatcA,,.ss
with all rights and privilees Of the .s-c
but under the pay and coaafcl o. - nen.
wick
Referred y HI Nnon ~ Mayor. v;.h
mower TO oct
AN. MattheA moved tbnt the rr,.,u1,c-
offered by AID. C0ultha,t q the ,nssssSs
Of the Council on June 81, rela,ine a IN.
division Of The street funds equally sSons
the several wards during tAe preseat ~ 3
bc tnken ffom sho table
Wheseupoa AN. Davis moved ~ ~.
Couseil adiouIn. Lost
AID. NcNeil moved tha. IL resslu>aon \.
uoaapoool. keoA
The motion. or ALI. llatthes peevniIed
and the peeotution Was taken non u 6f1e
whereupon ALL Matthes m0vsd that the
resolution be adopted.
Carried. Ayes Z, nays 3.
AID. Natthes moved that the COuncil "a.
-. HAsa. CITY C,ssk.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

BALLS, Excursions AND PscnIcs-As far
Is we have been able to learn, the excur-
SONS from our city. and the celebrations in
towns surrounding Us, proved complete sue.
cessss.
The steamer Iowa left here at about 9
o'clock, loaded down With excufsieoiste les
lie Claire and Port Byron.
The New Boston carried down . small
party from this city and Rock Islasd, which
was increased st Muscatins By Sunday
School party numbering $50. The Ksths>
burg lefs Fl. Madison yesterday mesn,ng
having on board some $50 pleasure sssk sss
from Nonsrose. On meeting he New Bss-
ton. the two steamers exchanged paassn-
gers. the Keithsburs bsiagias seck ths Ass-
eatine and Rock Island people. and takiae
on dancing party u The town Of New Bos.
ton, which len our city this morning % its
return, aftes having bed what 10 pspslasly
termed - glosious tios."
The Blue 0sass picnic vas Ans sGhis.
The attendanes wss very large, and
. spirit Of good feeling prevailed
which added inestimably 70 the interest Of
Che occasion. The Fourth vas ushersd out
BY grand dancing party. 10 which young
and old participated. The celebration u
Aliens Grove also proved . sueesss. Adj
dresses we're dslivsssd By Ns. Campbell and
Alfred Sully, Esq, es this city. The dianes
was we'll esttsn up. and was served In
abundance. At LIE Claire, the turn out
was large. The celebration took plass It
Argyle Grove; the address was delivered
BY VIM. T. Dittoe, Esq.,, Of this city. A
grand ball at Davenpors's Hall, in the eve
ming, closed the demonstration. Az for
our own city, balls took place at Lahrmann's
Hall, Metropolitan, and the German Theatre.
The halls being crowded in each plscs. The
display of fireworks throughout our city
vas very fine, resulting In no aeeidenss thaa
we have heard Of
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

We invite the attention Of our readers 20 a
careful pernsal Of Dr. Easserly's medical adver-
tisement which can be seen in our columns To-
ssy. Dr. Eas,eriy's Family Medicines have been
twenty years established in ST. Louis, are de
servedly popular. have . rapid sale. and
gardcd the best nov in use. DR.. Easterly pre-
psres . remedy for each particular form OF dis
.ase, and not one remedy 10 cure all diseases, ~
you often see recommended 6y others. HIS med
icinee are standard preparations, kept in all the
principal Drug stores throughout the great
North vest, and are resorted TO by invnlids from
eli parte Of the United States. As DR.. Easterly's
Family Medicines are prepared under the eye Of
On experienced and educated physician We can
recommend them with confidence 10 the afflicted
as being much superior to Others in general use.
We say 70 the afflicted give them trial. Order.
addressed TO In. kasterly, ~. Louis, Mo-, will
bs promptly filled and forw asded BY express 20
oil pasta ofthe country. octi7 d&wiy
Olarrhea. oDysensery. Hammer
COMPLAINT. Ae.. speedily cured BY using Ma
guire's Compound Extract Of Benne Plant. Pre-.
pared only by J. 4 c. Msguire. ~. Louis, and
sold BY oil druggists. y. ScoviAgt, Chcagol,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

East DAvsxroRr. Tuesday ever'na
at about seven o'clock an intoxicated stfsn'
esr rode horseback into East Davenpof''
and sltsr wandering about in search q e1'
element or amusement for short time, o.
came involved in . groundless dispute w'sh
! man no more sober than himself. Afte'
. few words had passed between them, tne
heesensn made motion 70 draw revolv'
o.. 90 seeing which the other disputan'
hastily sought safety in dwelling neaf a
hand. The horseman then took up posi-
ton in front Of tbs house, With revolver IN
hand, and patislly waited Ssr the appear
ssee of bic sasmy. While Aourisa'ng HE
weapon in Sioux>warsios style. the contents
Of one Of its barrels we're accidentally dis
charged, whersupou BE- rode OF in disgust.
At absut sundswn, ~ svsaise. =
S~sphss Rswley - paseisg the sssie@ce
Of Mr. Kineaid, - Tie river rad. East De-
vsnpors. he vas stopped BY Gesmas who
hsd been celebrating the Fourth too asdu-
sasly. Rewley attempted to push him aside,
but vas threatened BY the brandishment Of
. club. After IN excited alteration. Row
lev snatched the club and dealt the German
. severe blow across the forehead. cutting
IN ugly cash over his eye. A ffissd Of the
injured party, also German. then inter.
fssed and he and Rowley had . combat,
which resulted in victory to the latter. 1t
. but justice to eli parties to state that they
vsse too ''tight' to appreciate what they
wsrs doing, Il the statement 10 calculsted 70
Improve the matter sny.
CHICAGO INconEs. The published list Of
The incomes Of the business men Of Chicago
fes 1855, shows an aggregate Of 1885,
400, falling ef Of over . halt million dol
laSs ffem The Sseurns Of 1856. The zIss0
rsnasks:
Last year there were ten whose separate
incomes exceeded 800 600 two exceeding
$500. 900 and one exceeding $500, ,000.-
OF shses tbe I've heaviest were The follow.
ing: william B. Ogden, 19eey ass s. n.
e275. .s5s; .. Il. Crosby. eis4,> )
2e9 G. n. Mccormick, el9l. .s99; and
Jehn v. Faswsll 1l64.ll9. This year We
have but two whose incomes exceed $780,
Co., nAmsly; Peer Schullss, manufacturer
Df wagons. els0,77l; and @. II. NcCor-
mick, manuisctures ofreapsrs, @l6S, 1855.
I've Of The wsAlthiest citizsne q Chicago,
Willism B. Ogden ssd Pslass Palmer.
whose incomes were included ia the lists
of 1864 g. are now residing IN New York,
And for this reason their incomes for 1865,
do not appear in the published lists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

The feet Wsstss. Unisn steamer Iowa.
Capt, John Smith, Leaves tAis city daily Il
I A. n. and r. n. for Pert Bysso, csn.
neckine vith trains fer II NeetAso and
Northeastern points. Fare through to Du.
buque, only two dollars.
The elegant and feet packet New Boston
Cspt. r. j. Bufcrd. Clerk 8. Grennell, viii
depast for Fort Madison Tomorrow morning.
X. NJ. Prettyman Agent.
The siaunch and reliable passenger pack.
q James Means, Capt Mitchell, Clerk NJ.
son, viii depart for Dubuqae, and III intsf.
mediate landings tomerrcw morning q Z
o'clock. Cabin fhre to Dubuque g. \.
N. Pettyman, agent.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

CcxsunPrlyRs Dox'r LET 90 yorR HOLD on
nors until you have tested the properties of
John G. Baker 4 Co.'S Pure Medical Cod
Liver OH 10 vain. There is testimony Of
the highest class TO show that ito effects in
Pulmonary complaints have been all but
miraculous. Not 70 try il in your extremi-
~ il TO decline . fair chance for life. John
G. Baker 4 Co., No us Market ST. Phila.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

the Senate, the news Of which We soon ieCs
fcr when the subscriber will sing "Vio
Grimea"
There vas . perfect jsm at the raee
course, and everything passed OF Plessan,> =
II. and "ClAy Bank" proved TO oe q"
''reund my hat" -.
Il vas ! glorious day. happy day. not
dav. v.a-a-a-Hail Columbia.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
LOCAL ITEMS.

SEE . woman in another column picking
Samburg grapes for Spees's Wine. II is an
admisaSle article, used in the hospitals and
by the first class families in PARIS, London.
and New York, in preference to old Port
Wine. It ia wosth tr,al, Is i. gives great
sAtie(acti0n. Ic4 div
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
1uportaut 70 Ladies.

Mrs. Windows Mystic Pills
prepared only for = legitimate purpose and are
the only safe and effective medicine for III ihoee pain
ful and dangerous disorien 10 which the Female
sihnton 10 subject They are The only Genuine fe-
male Fills cxtaut No article of medicine intended
sr the exclusive use of Females that has ever made
ts appearance has met with such universal favor ~
Mrs. Winsiow's Mystic i'is. by their invlroratnr
properties the appetite and digestion IL improved the
hue Of health restored 10 the cheeks, and all the Ia.
dicaiiaos OF Servoe uDcoy removed. No maiden.
wife or mother should be without the Mystic Pills
PriccoS per hox or hree boxes for e., For sale by
al druggisfs In Dascnro. mehs-dA we:n
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

II the second Congressional Districts Of lows, =
hereby called at DEWf11. on TnrsspAr the 96th day
of July next al II O'Clock A. NJ. 10 nominate Can
dldate for Congress.
Ratio Of Representatives one delegate for every
ons hundred votes cast for Thomas II. Benton for
Governor. 1t thu election In 1868, and one 10s every
fraction over MY.
All ,crsans who favor The integrity Of the Union
and the equality OF the States Invited 10 pastic
pate In the County convention.
EDWARD II. TllAY3lk 0uscatpe County.
WM H. EDGAR. Cedar County.
d. n. RICHARDSON Scott County.
W. n. BUCHANAN, Citation County.
= ". DCkHAA. Lima Oountys
j. l.. SHEEAN, Jones County,
wM. GRAHAM. Jackson County.
C0umittfe.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
a,OCyCaH. PROCgEDsNsss =.
RkGuLAR MEETINGS..
Confined
CouxcIL CuAxBKn. July 2

COUNCIL CHAMBER, July 2, 1866.
Report of City Marshal was received and
ordered filed.
Report Of City Clerk was received and
ordered filed
Report OF City Treasurer was received
and ordered filed
The report Of the Marshal. in reference to
the petition OF John Weaver and others,
was received and referred 10 special com
mittec Of Aids. Coul,hart, Seymour and
Anderson.
The report Of the City Attorney, on action
Of ]. II. Bull e.. City of Davenport, was
received and ordered filed
Aid. seymour pfeseated the folowing
ordinance:
An ordinance to reped al ordnance IL ,sll-
tton to Gunposrier:
Be it enacted by the City Council Of the
city Of Davenport:
SEC. L. That an ordinance entitled an
ordinance in relation to gunpowder, passed
and approved March 14ih, A. D., 1866, be,
and the same IS hereby repealed
Attest: JomN l. DAWES. Nay1.f
d. d. NASH, Clerk.
Passed and approved July ID, 1866
Passed unanimously.
AID. Seymour Offered an ordinance in re-
lation to the appropriation Of certain funds
TO the Road Fund, which. after having been
read. WAS laid over
The committee On Finance report in fAyor
Al e-tn
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
Rcmtl this s,ena,6cn,~

This il to certify that | have examined
Rodgers Fragrant Ondontolne and find that
il is composed Of substances OF perfectly
harmless character. The ingredients winch
enter into its composition are well calcula
ted to cleanse the teeth and keep the guns
IN healthy state
wv. RrDkix, Chemist
74::Wil!iam St, n. Y.
Sold by all Druggists, pcrfumers and
Fancy Goods Dealers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
DemocrasIc County Ceaveneae1

The Democracy Of Scott County will assemble
Is mass convention a the Court House in Daven-
port on SATURDAY JULY 7Sn. iss6. st 20 clock
r. y for the purpose Of elec.ing delegates to
attend the ttate. Congressional and Judicial
Conventions. ID. g. KELLY.
Chairman County Central Committee.
by order OF Committee.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

I IS 10 be hoped that American statesmen will
take warmer interest in the welfare Of Mexico
wen they smell Sweets
Extract Of Sweet OpOpcnax-
E. T. SMITH 4 CO., New York.
Manufacturers Of the Floral Peiiumery.
Nature could not produce . richer gem or
cnoicsr perfume
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

J.T. rKxPLR, Gardener AMI Florist, cor.
4,h ard Main Sts., fruit and ornamental
trees. ny26-1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
PuaR Con Livsa Or.

PuaE Con LivEH OIL
fhie sesinahlA semedy hns esod1 4 dssspeta enoae
many from the nanseoss sd fpsisise srsicsss sosd
usder he name O. uvss -
Hazard Casssas o. Nvat = analhsoDoa .
sAe sea coat lfon ffaA ss1eses1 vsA u : aDsuese
- cream ssd y easily ~ ~ nsse 1seleoas
stomach Sole mansAklngeeA
oAswllA nAck = CO..
- 4esA.
eoid By an Draeglsts AAGoL -.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

OFFICIAL DRAWINGS. CiRcuLARs, ISroR.
nation, &C., sent. Prizes cashcd in all le>
gal lotteries. J. Il. CLAYTON, No 10
Wall st., New York. lunel4 dim
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

CIT 1T Z N -.

BuY YorR Dry Goods at Otto Klueg's, No.
90 Second street. jun17dti
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
sPECaAu. CAUTION.

Mas. WINsLow's SooruiSG SYRrr mas
become so popular tha. various parties have
put out articles calling them Mrs. Wins>
lows. Please take notice that Me Mrs.
Winsior ct The Soothing .Syrup is not con-
nscted Nth any ether articie. lunid& " SIN
To Care Chill. n Fever, get MA
CURES AGuE MIXTURE s,at up BY J 4 c
MAGClRE. 81 Louis rRICE(i 80 per bottle
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

1gtch 1rOW1h Of Hair PRODUCED.
The natural color restored mot dyed,) asd dis.
sase Of The scalp, falling Of. Ac, efectuaily cur
ed bv using AAGuIKE'S HAIR COLOKlN0
RESTORATIVE BALM. Price ti per bottle
Prepared md sold By J. 4 c. AA0ClRE, drug
gisls, St. Louis. octl2dwly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

Go to our friend n + M,rrilfs fcr kcro>
scnc Oils, Lamps, Lanterns, Chandeliers
Glasswa are. etc, II and - Randolph street,
Chicago. apr7 d3ln
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
- PERRY. STREET..


Fapes and Envelopes stamped with initials, yer,
Deeatafhlly In cO0fs. Call and exAmine specimens.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
lTmAM.S HAIR pxE.

Of EESfS A NON.
Roxcs larger than DYES iha, scl. for a,
NATURAL. DURABLE. BEAUTIFUL WAR
RANTED 10 please. This article has be en- thor
oughly tested by DR.. Chiffon. OF New York,
ana Profs Booth and Garrci. IS Philadelphia.
Who pronounce 1t free from all poisonous ingre-
dicnss. and the material composing II will not in
lure the most delicate hair. Sold by druggists
ana Fancy Good dealers everywhere.
jsnl1 diy JNO. J. KRONER, Sole Prop'r
Aos Chestnut street Philadelphia
HoLLowAv's Pitts AND Oixraxyr.-Ulce lcerated
leg.-Numerous ind viduals. who we're for many
years afflicted with old csncerous sores or ulcers
On the legs, and had failed 20 procure a remedy
either from private practice or public hespi,a $,
have been speedily cured by short course Of
these invaluable medicines. In all diseases OF
this nature the united action of the Pills and
Ointme Mt is REQUIRED.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

For protection from the above, call on r
SIMPSON 4 co. and take out Policies in
those fisst class Insurance Companies repre-
scnted by them. Where the assured par
ticipate in the Profits Of the companies
without incuring any liability Office No.
Brady St. apr e>dly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

THE LATEST SrrLss.-R Remington 4 Co.,
near the corner Of Second and Brady. in
vite the attention Of the public to the fine
stock Of gents furnishing goods, which
they are prepared TO manufacture to or.
dor
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

PsRRv's Morn AND fREcKLE LOTION
Chloasna, or Mothpatch, (also called Liver
spot.) and Lentigo, or Fieckles. are often
very annoying, particularly to ladies' oflight
complexion, for the discolceed spots show
NOSE plainly on the face Of blonde than Of
brunette; but they greatly mar the beau.
y Of either; and any preparation that will
effsctually remove them without injuring
the texture or color Of the skin is certainly
. dcsidcsatum. DR.. B. g. Perry, who has
made diseases Of the skin speciality, has
discovered . remedy for these discolorations.
which 10 at once prompt, infalliblc. For sale
BY Hitchcock 4 Starks, and Stevenson &
Casnahan. Prepared only BY d. c. Perry,
Dermasolosist. No. - Bond Street, New
York, and isr sale BY all druggists. Price
- per bettle. Call for Psrry's Moth amd
Frsckls Lection. FulLsa, FiHcn 4 ruLIsa.
Wholesale Agents, Chicago. III. fsplA.iv
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

tOo Z 1oeSsu davenport O0mmefclol Col
ieee, 70 ct . thorough practical business
education, o. 70 become good sound tele-
graph operator. For circulars address Zen.
closing stamps) Bryant. Stratton L Merrill,
Dsvsopsst, lows. dwly.
HILLS HAIR DYE, 80 cents black O.
brown instantaneous, natural. durable, beau
tiful. reliable, indeed the best in use, has been
before he public oves fifteen years, is the
cheapest, containing ss much a. the usual
dollar sizes. Depot No. &C John street,
New York City. Sold By oil Druggists
patent medicine, periumery and fancy
goods stores everywhere junell-dly
PrnLIc EXPERIENCE rnE PuBLrc Txsr.-
PreeticA experience is the best, in fact the
only true test, Of the merits or dement's Of
popular medicine. Judged by this stand.
Ard hcobePs Golden Bitters is thorough
fenaols remedy-for the experience Of
the psss'e Who have purchase d this psepe,s
non m vess Quantities for successive years.
has been 90 favorable that the demand ~
Hubbel's Golden Bitters is daily and con.
stansiy on The Increase. These B;,es,, -.
vegetable, innoxieus. beneficial and srcss...
faf New York Depot, Is Hudson .s 49,, ).
For sals at Wholesale and retail. ov Reid :.
erbecks I Miller, Davenport. Iowa.
wno IL 70 BLAns III people grow thin
and emseiated. and fairly die out BY inches
RON the sevagss Of dyspepsia and indiges
sion. and Who viii pity such psoDls in their
ols:seae ana suffer ng. when thsy neglect to
svsa s9s@seaves sf the only remedy yse dis
S Ssov.o ssas WI cure them, and w6e6 VI
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

FiRE WORKS Af CLINTON PLACE. Tie
display Of fireworks at Clinton Place, last
evening. commanded the especial admira-
ton Of the public.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

To.oay'o Advertisements
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

Miss Ii. l.. Wing would very respectfully
inform the public. that she has opened IN
Office here for the sale Of the celebrated
Howe Sewing Machines. AL requested
TO call at No. I lie Claire block, up stairs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

NEW Srook.--Msas 4 Mayer arc con
stant!y receiving additions to their fine
s,o k Of Mems and Boys ready made
clothing. and are making large sales at
the lowest rates.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

STAGE LINEs.-Somc one has taken the
contract to carry Uncle Sans mail from
Muscatins to Dubuque, ria. Blue Grass,
Dav n2ort, n | Maquokst', at the rate Il
81 ,45o per year. For l0O>mils line, three
round trips per week, We should say that
Uncle Sam hns got nice b.. gain. and that
the contractor has drawn an elephant.
The Davenport and Dubuque overland
mail service, ria. lie Claire, Lyons. etc. has
been taken by Princeton man for $500
per year. which is very fair figure.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05
fnB roor nAcss.

The shooting q target was very d.
Horsem hit the hole every pop, while Spi
itancher, rang the bell : ti@ss out Of ..
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

There wss great excitement On ths
grounds when it was announeed that IL
foot racing Vas about 70 commence. The
track was carpsted with bright bsautiful
green. distance 20 Yards. The 6sst race
vas between Hossew. p. Y. Man, sstsred
BY Jack against Jshu c. K. The 6rss start
was foul, but the pses went through amid
the cheern Of NheiP pannoeA;va f.S.ex,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-07-05

LtCLAiRr Row. T. Webb, at his fnc
establishment in lie Claire Row. s,ill keeps
on hand the finest sto k Of glassware,
queenswarc, crockcry snd solid and silver
plated ware to be found anywhere in the
State lie invariably furnishes the trade
At the lowest figures, and Offering the pub
lie sound and substantial articles, his bus:>
ness is still largely on the increase. Those
WHO desire any thing in his line, will observe
their interests by giving him an carly call.
Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1866-03-14

WIVES AND BEEFsrEAK.-0f home-loving
nature happy in an affectionate wife and a
comfortable income, surrounded with olive
branches numerous enough to make pleas
ant murmur in the land, but not so thickly
planted as to interfere with my view Of do
mestic felicity, am doubtless an enviable
man. But there is cloud even in my matri-
monial horizon. On certain evenings l am
driven to wander from my home, tormented
bY longing which cannot reveal to my
wife, but which must at all risks be satisfied.
A. night return. having exercised the de-
mon for time. It is recorded in the come
dies of Aristophanes that no less a man than
Hercules was occasionly the slave Of mad
dening desire tor pea-soup; even so does my
soul periodically pine for beelsteak. Now
I have an excellent plain cook, who slits me,
and does my joints to a turn. As the Yam
KEGS say, she is, ga whale at chops" Ex-
cept when we dine as the Russians don't she
is equal to most emergencies. But she can
not cook steak; r did I ever know one
of her sisterhood who could.-0nce a week.