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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

A GENTLE WHISPER TO MorHERs.-Ifu n-.
fortunately you have lost your own teethby neg
lect or mismanagement, take care that your
daughters do not suffer the same penalty
from the same cause. See to it that they
brush their teeth regularly and thoroughly
with Sozodont, and thereby you will insure
them sound and serviceabls sets as long as
they live.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

Congress met at noon on Wednesday,
quorum beeing present in both houses. Va
rious radical propositions were made to him
MISREPRESENTATION, and the credentials ofthe
whole Kentucky delegation, except Mr.. Ad-
ans, were referred to committee to see if
the members were "loyal"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
UNITED STATES BONDS.

THE FIRST ISSUE OF SEVEN-THIRTIE6
i become due August 18th, 1s67, and before
that date they must be presented at Washington
for conversion into the SIX PER CENT. GOLD
BEARING B0NDSsor the right to SO convert
them will be forfeited.
Holders can make the exchange at the First
National Bank, or ut the Bank of MITCHELL 4
LYNDE, in Rock Island. All expenses of csnver.
sion and of delivery of the Bonds are paid by the
Government ssa
Rock Island. May Z, 1857, dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

The execution of poor Macmillan was
not an act of justice but an act of Mexican
revenge and one that viii be deprecated by
the whole civilized world. We reprobate
the attempt to establish foreign empire in
Mexico, but feel pity for the two chief actors
who have also been the two chief sufferers,
one of whom has lost her reason and the
other his life
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

A very pretty girl in North Adams preten-
ded to 60 on a visit to Vermont, but instead
went to Troy, joined a methodist clergyman
there and eloped, the clergyman abandoning
his wife and several children. The"shep-
herds seem to be cutting up awfully this sea-
son-Boston Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

Buffers Corner.-Butler is to follow Will
son south, in order to correct, as he says,
'ths serious misapprehensions of the people
concerning them Northern Paper.
We don't care fig for his etens; all we
want is our spoons 4shley DIRK Times
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

A proposition is before the New York
State Convention to disfranchise persons who
are habitual drunkards, persons who sell
their votes, and persons whose morals charac-
ter, in some other respects, is not where it
should he
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

P. Sheridan has backed down and extend
ed the time for registration to Aug. $50
the telegraph says. He has probably saved
himself from dismissal by this course.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
A manufacturer in Boston, lately remarked

A manufacturer in Boston, lately remarked
that he had in his employ thirty girls whom
he did not pay as much wages as their board
amounted to. He was asked how he suppos-
ed they managed to live. sob" said he
"they are sharp enough for that" If the
devil don't get such employers, it will be-
cause he is cheated out of what belongs to
him
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

Harvesting has fairly commenced in this
county and the wheat is heavier than for
many years.-LaDrencepile (lN-) Journal,
9th. -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
FOR SALE.

a COTTAGE CONTAINING SEVEN ROOMS
II and good bake-oven, with stable attached;
a splendid garden of 81 acres containing 4S fruit
trees, all in good state of cultivation. The
property is situated about II miles from the city
Of Rock Island, and will be disposed of reason
ably. Apply to M. MARX, ii
Attorney ut Law.
Office over the Post Office. jun13dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

FLOUR, made of new wheat, is being sold
in Chicago, It was made at Dongola, I'm
ion county, I'll, harvested june 10Th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

TOTAL value OF Premiums, rs 90
Dan Gardner. Rob. Peacock. q IiRmmifl Sstclefl,
GRSrs AT the request OF Messrs RIA a Bovine
cos, of city We have made an examination of the
property contained IN foregoing schedule and
valued The 1T the prices set opposite the rcspe
Very Respectfully,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

The number III the Masonic procession in
Boston, has been variously estimated
Mayor Norcross, in note to Grand Master
Dana, gives trustworthy count made by
policemen as the procession was passing the
corner of Washington aud School street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
JOS PARk,
ELI HALBERSTADT,
MN EN MnCI AN

DUDLEY MCCLAIN.
"Messrs. Rcs a BnviugdOn's Grand Distribution OF
valuable real estate and pcrsonsl property. will be
made al Crtsnn, on the ID day of September, next
when the holders OF lUrly numbers viii draw some
the most magnificent prizes ever offered In similar
drawing That the public be assured that his
terprise 10 be conducted In good faith il II only
sry refer The long list Of refGrences, all OF whom
have long been known and honOred in this county, n
mon strict proby and whose rnendstion 10
sufficient To qnel iii doubt and satisfy every this
community ,-Champaign Union and Gazette, May l.
1857.
The drawing will take place a. the Court House IN
t'rbana. Champaign Co, Illinois, September the and,
1861 under the supervision OF board OF managers,
and by disinteresod committee selected for thst pur
pose.
Good and Reliable Agents Wanted!
In every county in this and adjoining States Agents
allowed ten per cent commission all sales OF Tick
ets. All orders by Mail amounting To Ten Dollars
less, may he sent by Mail at our risk larger sums
should be by Draft p q. order. All orders for
certificates and communications should lie addressed
n
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
To-Day's Advertiser is.
FOR SALE,

Ny late residence on Jefferson street, between
Cable and Highland with garden attached The
house contains eight rooms and would make a
very pleasant home for a moderate sized family,
Terms liberal, enquire of A. +. Cutter, near the
City Scales, or of the subscriber at the Rodmau
House.
j. w. VELIE.
Rock Island, july5,d
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
Ninety Cents on the Dollar.

This road is already completed to Julesburgh,
376 miles west of Omaha, and is fully equipped,
and trains are regularly running over it
The Company has now on hand sufficient
iron, ties etc., to finish the remaining portion to
the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains, I4l
miles, which is under contract to be done in Sep
TENDER of this year, and it is expected that the
entire road will be in running order from Omaha
to its western connection with the Central Pacific,
now being rapidly built eastward from Sacramen-
to, Cal, during 1870.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
Prospects for Business.

The railroad connection between Omaha and
the East is now complete, and the earnings of the
Union Pacific on the sections already finished for
the first two weeks in May were Sll3,000. These
sectional earnings as the road progresses will
much more than pay the interest en- the Compa-
nys bonds, and the through business over the on
ly line of railroad between the Atlantic and Pa
cific must be immense.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
Value and Security of the Bonds.

The Company respectfully submit, that the
above statementof facts fully demonstrates the
security of their Bonds, and as additional proof
they would suggest that the Bonds now offered
are less than ten million dollars on 5l7 miles of
road, on which over twenty million dollars have
already been expended on $50 miles of this
road the cars are now running, and the remaining
lS7 miles are nearly completed.
At the present rate of premium on gold these
bonds pay an annual interest on thu present cost
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
1867 Season Arrangement. 1867
On NORTHERN ,Eh
LINE
Packet Company.
Line of Passenger Steamers
BETWEEN
st. Louis and St. Paul
Rock Island, Davenport, Dubuque,
WfnOna,

AND ALL INTERMEDIARY POINTS.
The Company will run to ST. Paul the following
splendid steamers:
DUBUQUE, Capt. ]. w. Parker.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt. Jones Wordep.
MINNESOTA, Capt. Thos. b. Hill.
SUCKER STATE, Capt. VIM. P. Hight.
DAVENPORT, Capt. L. V. Holcombe.
MUSCATINE, Capt. j. w. jerks.
BURLINGTON, Capt. M. Green.
Is CANADA, Capt b. A. Conger.
PEMBINA, Capt.
SAVANNA, Capt. Alex. McGowin.
RESERVE, Capt. A. Lamont.
Leaving St. Louis from Northern Line Wharf
Boat, foot of Washington Avenue, every Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at o'clock p "
All the above boats are manned by careful and
experienced officers and crews, and have been
thoroughly reftted and repaired, and no exertions
will be spared to add to the comfort and convent
ence of passengers, and the zcareful handling Of
freight. The company own several fret ght steam
ers and large number of ga No. u barges the
greater part of which are adapted to carry grain
in hulk and are prepared to carry all grain offer
ing, with dispatch.
Ig-The company return thanks to the public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope TO deserve and receive continu-
ance of their favors. When the business will JUS
tify his company will run daily line.
THos. b. RHODES, Pres't. I. J. BUFoRD, Sup't
THos. II. GRIFFITH, Sec'y. /. NJ. MASON, Ag't
r. M. PRETTYMAN, Agent Davenport.
GEO. w. d. HARRIS. Agent, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
PURE ICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND A
J. large stock of pure ice, and will deliver, to
families in any part of the city, in quantities de-
sired. E-f 90 '.#
Orders can be left with Updike Lamont, at
their boat store, on the Levee.
Farmers and others from the country can always
get a supply by calling there.
Citizens and others can get ice, by calling at
Updike & Lannon'S, at any hour of day or night
F. NJ. SINNET.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05
Mine Per Cent,

and it is believed that on the completion of the
road, like the Government Bonds, they will 60
above par. The Company intend to sell but a
limited amount at the present low rate, and retain
he right to advance the price at their option.
subscriptions viii be received in New York by
the
CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK, No II Nassau
Street
CLARK, DoDGE & Co., BANKERS, 81 Wall St.
JOHN J. Cisco Il Sos, BANNERS, No. SO Wall
Street,
and by BANKS AND BANKERS generally
throughout the United States, of whom maps and
descriptive pamphlets may be obtained. They
will also be sent by mail from the Company
Office, No. 90 Nassau Street, New York, on appli-
cation. Subscribers will select their own agents
in whom they have confidence, who alone will be
responsible TO them for the safe delivery of the
bonds.
JOHN J. CISCO,
TREASURER,
NEW YORK.
mo Il Rrr1
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-07-05

The Bushnell (Ill.) Press, aradical sheet,
has died from the want of support.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17
Foreign News.


Loypoy, June l5.-The Government will
send out number of troops in the steamer
Belgian. to be stationed in Canada.
MADRID, June 1j.-The Spanish Govern
ment has decided to send an Envoy EXtraor-
binary 10 Washington, with new Instructions
regarding the Gillian Government.
BERLIN, June liking William and Count
Bismarck arrived to day from Paris.
DARMsTADT, June 1.-THE Emperor AleXan-
der of Russia is here for a brief soiourn.
DrBLIE, June lj.-It appears that during the
attempt TO rescue the Fenian prisoners at Wa
terford on Thursday, Il number of rioters were
bayoneted by the military, and two deaths
have taken place therefrom.
New York, June l6.-The New York Her.
aus London special says Lord Stanley's ac-
ton during the late Peace Conference has been
severely assailed in Parliament by the oppo'
sition, who allege that in consenting to the
guarantee clause he pledged England TO armed
Intervention i'll case of a war between France
and Prussia.
Lord Stanley defended his course on the
ground of an urgent necessity for the proven
ton of war.
Oma Pacha officially claims an important
victory over the Cretans, in1licting heavy
losses on the insurgents.
A debate in the British House of Commons
shows the fact that the English reform lea
guers sympathize to some extent with the
Irish revolutionists.
LONDON, June Is, 3 p. M.-Consols for mo.
new 94A United States bonds 1874, Atlantic
and Great Western consol bonds, 1890, quoted
AT 25h.
LIVERPOOL, June 10, s p. M.-Cotton-sales
TO day of ten thousand bales Middling Up
lands IL s., Orleans II
FRAyXToRT, June l5.-United States bonds,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17

The SusKArr CASE WirxRss.s-THx CgAsIrs
SEhsY LErTER.-Mrs. DIR. Benson (formeriy
MRS. Mary Hudspeth) has arrived In this city
from canada to testify In the Surratt case
she will be remembered as the witness who
testified on the assassination trial in regard to
fnding letter in a New York street car signed
Charles Selby." The lester was addressed
" Dear Louis" and goes on to say: "The
time has Mt last come that we have all so long
wished for, and upon you every thing depends.
AS 1t was decided before you left we were TO
cast lots. Accordingly we did so, and You are
TO be the Charlotte Corday o. the nineteenth
century. When you remember the fearful,
solemn VOW that was taken by us you will feel
there is no drawback. Abe mus die and aoo.
You can choose your weapons. The cup, the
Knife, the buttet. The cup failed us once, and
might again, &c"
Mrs. Hudspeth testifes to finding this letter
In November, 1864, and describes the person
who dropped IL in the street cars rs n young
man wearing false whiskers and whose deli
cate hands indicated thai he lead a life of lei
sure, Mrs. Hudspcth took the letter to Gene.
cal Scott, and II was forwarded through Gene
raj Dix 10 President Lincoln, who seemed TO
attach little importance TO II, and threw il in
his desk. 1t Is probable that the Govern
ment will bring forward this testimony to
show that the assassination Of Mr.. Lincoln
had long been premedtated, and was not the
result of a sudden change Of purpose by Booth
on the very day that il took place IIoSbinq-
ton Star.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17

Arrest OF an English Nobleman for Fraud. &c.
New YORK, June l5.-Sir William Napier,
brother of the ex-British minister has been
arrested here on the charge Of procuring from
G. p. Mendenhall, of Baltimore, goods
amounting 10 $1,000, and giving in payment n
worthless order on an English bank. The
complaint alleges that he was about to depart
for Europe, which is untrue. He denies his
guilt, and has agreed to be examined on the
9th instant.
concert is TO be given at the Academy Of
Music on the 9th instant for the benefit Of
southern Masons. James 7. Brady will also
deliver an address.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17
Important Invention.

Bg.10y, June II An important invention,
.uts,iuting crude petroleum IN place OF coa'
100 team navigation, was tested on the gov
traupnt steamer Palos to-day. Chief Ehgi'
r.4r Henderson. OF the Charlestown Navy
Yar5 ara Chief Engineer Kellogg were pre-
-rlt as Government commissioners TO invest.
gate and report on the experiments. Steam
w.s raised in twenty-five minutes, ana III,
fe.l- ~ the Navy Yard, a distance OF twenty
ly- nautical miles, III one hour and hfty-hNe
minutes In making the trip, she consumed
Blu, four barrels of oil. The Palos was buli'
for The Government as an eight-knot boat
aud with coal would VereNceed thal sPeeu,
The ireo are kindIed and eXtinguished with
nearly the same ease as lighting and eXtin'
gushing a gas burner. The trial today wa
Ialtia,ory, and is 10 be followed by other trlal
r.lps under the sanction Of Government
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17
Special Dispatch 10 the Baltimore Sun.
The Judicial Troubles in Texas Memorial ia
the Prcsidcnt-High handed Acts Of the Mill.
lrrN-Ihe AiInrncN.Generar Opinion, etc.

The JutICi3l IrUNblCS III IeNds "
the Prc,idcut-H igh-handed Acts Of the Mill
tary-Thc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS opinion, ETC.
Wt-HIN.IoN. June 4.-General sheridan
having hy military order restored the eleventh
..E I.uuircuih judicial districts in Texas and
stated Judges Bacon and Stribhng, com
....,ari0n is sent 10 the President by citizens
... HAT State in NmdiCatiOn of the policy OF
N.. legislature in abolishing the Judicial dis
.... Composed OF IL Paso county.
The mrmOTiihslS say that ever since the
,I.-. Of the war the military commander at
3D. ptso has di>rogarded the laws OF Texas,
ta. denied her officers IN that county the rlgh'
r..rr -cute The laws Of the state; that he re-
.-.i 10 recognize the officers appointed by
Governor Hamilton that he appointed Jus
Ices OF the peace, empowered them 10 render
Judgments and issue execution, without stay
,ErtuIlUn, which the laws of the State secures
.. debtors: under those executions property
yts sold 10 the great injury of many persons
j.. that county. Under the authority OF the
4. .IitIry justices, jurisdiction was unlimited IN
actions OF debt, when under the law OF the
state The limit j. 500
The mrmorialists further say that when an
election of SAFE officers was ordered a man
IHiG-d Bacon was the military CANDIDATE ana
elected although he was both united IRON
lack of learning and the requirements OF the
law that any man must be four years a citizen
II he state before he can be- q judge. For
r..sp and other reasons the Legislature aDo-
I-Led the judicial districts, but the military
.rwmauterS have revived them.
I'm conclusion the memorialists say, TO show
how utterly regardless the United States au-
..nrities have been of the rights OF the people
900 hat part OF Texas, il is alleged that since
,Hr var closed the property OF citizens OIL FL
'P..o county. Texas, has been libelled In the
I gIrrd States District Court of New Mexico
.llr DEGREES have been rendered against those
PARTIES. and their property confiscated ana
..Ii For the truth of these proceedings, re-
ference Is made 10 the records on nle III the gu
Ir,me Court OF the United States.
The Attorney. q enerals opinion, so long an
ur,uqted was completed to-day, and finally
considered in Cabinet this afternoon. The
document will be promulgated next week.
DATA.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17

CuyDrTIoy or TIE BRUTEs .-Colyer's eyes
ere sin very badly swollen, but the phys
cau- IN attendance anticipate no serious re- ef
cults Aarons face shows more ihara a. -
punishment than At the close OF tue nsnt'
whilst his breast and side are very Paih ai ~
Iii' rumOrcd that protests nave ueeh H. the
some cases by losers against paying over tne
money on The ground of foul play, but !, Is
doubtful whether it Will be OF any avail
LLyMHuEa SIN. l5N.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17
The Markets.

NEW York, June l5-P. M.-Cotton quiet
and firm sales, 700 bales at PC: for middling
uplands Flour dull At l0@2oc. lower super.
fine State. $9@slO;25; extra state so, 4TG
lower. Corn dull-closing at l@2c. lower.
Whisky quiet. Pork heavy; sales Of 4,2jo
barrels at S2l@S2l.25; new mess closing AZ
$2l .l2K. Beef steady. Lard heavy sales OF
700 barrels At l2@l3 sc. latter of small lots.
Naval stores quiet. Freights firm.
Ne,o York Money Market.
New York, June l5-Evening.-M Of
fered more freely TO day at 500 per cent. Inc
ElyDresS reports that the Bank statement LOT
Monday will be favorable, and Will snow rs
follows: Loans, decrease, Si.200,O0O; specie,
decrease So 900 900; deposits, decrease, ~, 400,
O00 legal tenders, increase, $2,000,OoO. IL
shows that the banks have entirely liquidated
their Indebtedness to the Government: Golo
closed quiet oday at l371S@l37A. Steriihg
exchange dull and unchanged. Governments
strong. .,o,.,,
The export of gold to-day was sl,Ss4,s6l.
New ORLEANS, June l5.-Cotton firm sales,
.. 400 bales low middlng, 2ihc. receipts,
$40; exports, 40. Sugar-fair Cuba, d2c. |;
choice, cd process, Louisiana, li1sc. fiour
extremely dull and irregular, buyers holding
off for tie new stock Corn very dull mixed,
951 lose; choice white, ll2hc. Pork dun ana
declined jOc.-offered at $23 80 without selling
Bacon in fair jobbing demand shoulders,
lO4c. rib, llhc.; clear, l3Hc. Conee-iow
to prime, l3Gl5c. Gold, 1854.
MOBILE, June l5.-Cotton closed with an
advance on yes terday's prices; sales, 400 bales
middlings, 5ihc. receipts, 81 bales
SAVANNAH, June lj.-Cotton quiet and urn
sales for two days 100 bales; receipts, 20.
Holders are asking 20 for middlings; buyers
offer 25Hc.
WILMINGTON, N. c., June l5.-Cotton quiet
at 2Shc. Spirits turpentine advanced ana
irmer ut 52Kc. Rosin dull at s2.ooW$o'
CHARLESTON, June B.-Cotton IN falr ae.
mand. Quotations irregular. Sales $50 paies'
low middiing 2SH424c.
AUGUSTA. GA, June l5.--Cotton easier
Sales 50 bales; middling 24c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17

Loyesrggg,'s LyTTER.-The recent letter OF
General I,ongstreet has had a very modifying
eject among the Radicals Of all grades .h ana
conditions, and the author OF the sootn, nm,
document Is The recipient of compliments IRON
all quarters. SO great is their admiration sna.
should he moi be pardoned by the Presideht
lAerr is :, nTosnect OF "a special statute being
enacted in lhe next Con gress for his individuaai
benefit, to restore him 10 all the rights OF ciu'
LrIkIIn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17
NOTICE TO tSHIPPERS.--The boats
~ Of the JAMES RIVER ANDasls-5r'IT'II..,
Real Estate AgencieS.


A GENCY FOR THE PURCHASE
IA OF LANDS IN VIRGlNIA.-Wlth a view to
aid those In this State who have lands for sale. as
well as to invite ndustrous immigrants vii h CAPT
tai to settle in Virginia, the undersigned has
opened an office in the city OF Richmond, Va, on
Fifteenth street between Main and Cary streets,
for the purpose Of negotiating for the purchase OF
FARMING and MINERAL LANDS, MILL SITES,
&c.
Parties having lands for sale, and who will con-
tract to sell at moderate rates, my option, giving
me sufficient time (say three or four monthsl 10
effect the same, viii most likely be able TO dis
pose OF their property, II they furnish me with
full description as to location. quantity, price, &c.
My acquaintance with the northern people Is eX-
tensive, and with a thorough knowledge OF the
lands in Virginia, hope TO succeed IN giving EN-
tire satisfaction to both buyer and seller.
Twill charge a commission TO the purchaser, but
nothing to tue seller, propose to ioork FOR The
purchaser, and not for the vender.
| respectfully invite communication with me,
either personally or by letter and IT, upon exam
nation the lands offered are thought to he desira-
Bile and cheap. will provide the necessary con-
tracts and recommend lem to my northern friends,
using my influence and best exertions 70 effect
sales FRANKLIN STEARNS,
Fifteenth street between Main and Cary,
Richmond. Va.
Messrs James d. Blackwell. attorney al law, and
B. II. Smith will act as my confidential agents.
ia lO-2m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-06-17

Louisiana Republican Convention-Storms in
Texas.
New ORLEANS, June lj.-In the Republican
State Convention day, a resolu ton asking
Congress to appropriate $50, 200, 900 for the
peaceable acquisition of Cuba was tabled.
Governor Flanders addressed the Conven-
ton yesterday.
Yesterdays Texas papers contain accounts
of devastating storms on the I'd and Sd instant,
destroying lives and property.