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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

There is beautiful Spanish legend
which. although more thasssix centuries
old, is still much honored and devoutly
credited by the simple peasants in sunny
Andalusa. 1t relates that upon the death
of King Ferdinand III, who in his life
time had captured Seville and purged it
of the heretical Moors, he was warmly
welcomed to heaven by st. James. the
patron saint. of Spain, and was forth
with presented to the Blessed Virgin.
Deeply Frustrated by the holy zeal which
the devoted son of the Church, had dis
played upon earth the Virgin asked st.
Ferdinand-what favors he desired for
his beloved country ''Give me corn, oil
and wine," said the monarch. "Grant-
ed" Give me sunny skies, brave men
and lovely women" Conceded" "Give
me relics, bulls, garlic and pomegran-
ates." "By all means" .'Give me good
government" Nay, nay" answered the
Virgin. THAT can l never give, for
were it bestowed. heaven itself could not
Induce one solitary angle to absent him
self for day from such paradise as
Spain"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

A handsome young widow applied to
a physician to relieve her of three dis
tressipg complaints with which she was
affected.
"In the first place." said she. have
little or no appetite. What shall do
for that?''
"For that, Madam. you should take
air and exercise"
"And, Doctor, am quito fdgety at
night time, and afraid to be alone
What shall 1 do for that7''
"For that, Madam, / can only recon-
mend that you take husband"
"Fie Doctor. But have the blues
terribly. What shall L take for that ~
"For that, Madam, you have. besides
taking air, exercise, and husband, to
take the newspaper"
Sensible Doctor, that. For the two
latter prescriptions, apply at this Office.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

ADvERTIsING.-The louisville Jour
nal, in q late number, bears the follow
ing testimony to the advantages of adj
vertising: "We have been carrying on
the Louisville Journal between thirty
six and thirty seven years. During all
this time we have known no man OF
business in the city to fail who adver-
tised literally; and We have known no
one to succeed in any considerable, if
even in a respectable degree, who didn't
advertise literally"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

PAYING IN ADVANCE.--A soldier of
the West, during the late war, being
off duty, was engaged by landlord to
dig a patch of potatoes, on condition
that he should furnish with bottle of
whisky to begin with. The landlord
accordingly took him to the field, show
ed him the patch, and left him full
bottle of his favorite beverage. About
an hour afterward the landlord went to
see how the son of Mars progressed in
his business of farming. He found him
holding to an old stump, unable to stand
without it, his bottle lying empty athis
feet, amt no potatoes dug. Being quite
exasperated, the landlord exclaimed:
''Halloo yOu scoundrel Is this the
way yOu dig my potatoes for mel'
"Ha!" says the soldier. tapping his
tongue, staggering half cound, squirting
and hiccOughing, "If you want your pc.
tatoes dug, fetch 'em on-for I'll be
hanged if I'm going to run round the lot
after EN-
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05
q be Natfbitofbes Spectator.


TIN SrxcTATos will be issued every Tharsday
Morning. Subscription price-S5 per annum
SO for six months, IN ADVANCE
Il ADvRRrIsEMENrs will be inserted at the rates
of 81 so per square, for the FIRST and 20 cents
for each subsequent insertion. Eight lines, or
less, constitute square.
Cards oc supying the space of one square, $40
per year.
Liberal deductions from the above rates made
in-lavor of those who advertise more extensively
by the year, or for shorter period
Marriage add Obituary noticeE exceeding -four
lines 10 length, and all others pnblished for the
benefit of private parties, VIII be charged as
adver, isements.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

THE CoTToN TAx.-Hon. Ii. ". John
son of Georgia, takes the ground that
the cotton tax is unconstitutional, and
advises its non-payment. He is making
mp case TO test the question in the
courts. A large number of suits have
been put into his hands. He receives
half the amount of tax that he can keep
from the Government
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

CURE FOR BURNs.-The best remedy
for burns, in any stage, is a strong so
luton of Epson salts in water. The ap-
plication at once relieves pain and heal
ing takes place with marvellous rapidity.
Our personal experience furnishes sew
eral instances of remarkable cures from
the application of this ready remedy
FLynchburI Netcs
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

IMPORTANT TO OUR PLANTERs.-We
publish the following important circu-
lar, from Gen, Mower, for the benefit OF
whom it may concern:
In all eases where freedmen are work
ing under contract for a share of the
crop, on the plantation throughout this
district, such share will be turned over
to them, in kind, on the plantation; un-
less they prefer otherwise and will be
disposed of 10y the Bureau Agent in &C
corlance with their wishes.
In no case will planters he permitted
to ship tie freedmen's share of the crGp
until good and sufficient bond is filled in
tho Office of the Bureau Agent, securing
to freedmen the proceeds accruing fom
the sale or other disposition of theiI
share.
In other cases, which may arise in re
gard to refusal or neglect of planters t.
pay freedmen their just dues, the atten
zion Of the agents of the Bureau is di
rected to instructions contained in Cir
cuIar No. 10, series of 1866, from these
headquarters, by which they will bt
guided in their action in such cases.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

Ex-President Buchanan having been
made an honorary member of two fire
companies, the New York Herald thinks
that he is bound to be hauled over the
Goals by the chef engineer of a fire de-
partment beyond the bourne from
whence no traveller returns, for having
neglected to quench the fires of civil war
when first kindled.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

INFLUENCE OF A NEWSPAPER.-A
schooI-teacher who has been engaged a
long time in his profession, and wit
messed the influence of newspapers on
the minds of a family of children, writes
as follows:
have found it to be universal with
out exception, that those scholars of
both sexes and of all ages, who have
access to newspapers at home, when
compared with those who have not,
are
1. Better readers, exceeding in pro-
nunciation, and consequently read more
Understandings.
.. They are better spoilers, and de
fine words with ease and accuracy.
3. They obtain practical knowledge
geography in almost half the time it
requires others, as the newspaper has
made them familiar with the location of
the most important places, nations,
their governments, and dOings OH the
globe.
4. They are better grammarians for
having become so familiar with every
variety in the newspapers, from the
commonplace advertisement TO the fin
ished and classical Grafton of the states
man, they more readily comprehend the
meaning of the text, and consequently
analize its construction with ace uracy
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

Gen. Grant has directed that heraf-
ter, in all Bureaus of the War Depart
ment preference be given, first, to sol
diers who were wounded in service;
second, to soldiers honorably discharg
ed; and third, to civilians having fani-
lies. Single gents who have never been
soldiers are to be discharged first.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

The New York Herald announces, up
on what it claims to he positive authori-
ty, that, of 100000 bales of cotton belong
ing to the Government at the close of
the war, not 10000, or their proceeds
ever came to the Government''
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

The Pinchback Convention will be
equal to monkey show. just Imagine
as nice gentleman as John L. Lude!.
ing called to order by big buck negro;
or the worthy DR.. Harrison, of More
house, hauled over in debate by black
John Scott, of Jackson II O~GchitG
telegraph.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

"Well, farmer, you told us your place
was good place tor hunting; now we
have tramped it for three hours, and
found no game"
Just so," said the farmer, "as q gen.
eral thing the less game there is, the
more hunting you have.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

Complete official returns show the
Ohio Legislature to stand thus: Senate,
Is Republicans, and 10 Democrats;
House, 40 Republicans and So Democrats
sho ing seven Democratic majority on
Joint ballot.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

What perils ladies will encounter TO be
in fashionl They are genera ly supPos-
ed to show timidity in the presence OF
wild cattle, but they would rather face
mad bull than not to have their dres-
seS goreds--l PEncb.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

A down east girl was asked not long
since, to unite herself in the silent
tie to a brisk lad, who named May in
his proposals. The lady tenderly limited
that May was an unlucky month for
marrying. "Well make it June, them"
honestly replied the swain, anxious to ac-
commodate.
The damsel paused a moment, cast
down her eyes, and said, with q blush,
"wouldn't April do as well e.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

A Democrat candidate for State
Senator in Ohio has signitied his inten-
ton to contest the election, on the
ground that he was defeated by major
ity Of one hundred negro UOters.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

A wealthy Cuban recently died in
New York, leaving all his property to
his widow, who was his second vile. One
of his sons by his first wife has now mar
ried the widow and the fortune.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

When Whisky is easy Democracy is
irm.-Neto York Tribune.
Not so with Radicals, for when whis-
Ky is easy they stagger.-[ Nashua Ga
zette.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

The Wick sburg Herald says there is q
grocer in that city who gets rid of his
rotten eggs by putting them in barrel
near the door, and the darkies steal
them.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

Young ladies who are accustomed to
read the newspapers, are always observ-
ed 70 possess winning ways, most anna
BILE dispositions, make good wives, and
always select good husbands.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

WITTY.--"Have you much fish in your
basketl' asked person of IA fisherman,
who was returning. Eyes, a good eel, :"
was the rather slippery reply.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

It is said that the earliest risers are
not always the widest awake during the
day.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

A countryman going to market with a
load of pork, was met by young girl
who very generally made him a low
courtesy, when he exclaimeds What
do Won make courtesy TO dead hogs2"
mo, sir,'' answered the girl, ito live
one
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

Some hearts, like evening primroses,
open most beau fully in the shadows of
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

The following is an important fact for
all who burn coal oil: Fill lamp about
oue-third full of common table salt; and
then fill the lamp with coal oil, and You
have at once an oil that will burn nearly
twice as long as it would without the
salt, and give light even better than
without it. This addition of salt keeps
the blaze of the oil from smoking, and
altogether the discovery of this simple
fact will produce great saving of ex-
pe3se to all who will try it.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

What shape is. 3 kissl EIliptical "a
lip tickle.)
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

The promised Iand-4O acres apiece to
the freedmen.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1867-12-05

How TO BE HAPPY.-Do all the good
you can. Whenever you hear of poor
widow, an orphan child, or any aged
man who is in affection, pay that indi-
vidual visit. Do not hoard up all
YOU earn; give a portion to the poor.
New get angry. 1t you are slandered
or imposed upon, better suffer a little
than retaliate and use harsh language.
Be not proud or selfish. Think no more
of yourself and your talents than you
do of the capacities of others. Pay all
you owe. Keep out OF debt. Get not
entangled in the meshes of the law,
avoid it as the sure gate to ruin. Hon
or the Sabbath, serve God, and be de
voted to truth and religion.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-26

The following is an accurate synopsis OF
the additional reconstruction bill, specify
ing the modas operandi of the new law -
First before the LIST dayof September next,
the commanding general over each of the
five military districts into which the ten ex-
cluded states are divided shall cause a regis
tration to be made of the authorized voters,
white and black, under a specified oath of
loyalty, ineach county or parish of his dis
trict. Second, upon at least thirty days no
tice those military commanders respectively
shall cause an election to be held by the vo-
tiers for delegates to a reorganizing state con-
vention, and for against such a cOnven-
ton, provided that such convention shall not
be held unless ma ority OF all the register
ed votes shall have voted on the question,
yea or nay, of holding such convention
Third when convention shall have thus
been ordered by a majority of the voters, the
commanding general, after overlooking the
returns, in proclaiming the result shall, with
in sixty days from the election, call the con-
vention together, "and said convention, when
organized, shall first determine by vote
whether it shall or shall not proceed to frame
new state constitution, according to the
terms of congress, and if the vote be in the
affirmative the convention shall then proceed
to the work" Next, when a new constitu-
ton shall have been framed, it shall be sub
mitted for ratification, on thirty days notice,
to the registered voters representing the peo-
pie. Next, with the constitution thus ratii-
ed, it shall be submitted to congress, and if
accepted by The two houses, as IN conformity
with the conditions laid down, the state con
cerned shall be declared entitled to restor-
alton to congress, &c. The bill further pro,
vides that all these provisional elections are
to be by ballot 81 r 81. d-s.i- -a.lt1s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-26
A YOuNG LADY

Returning to her country home, AFTER sojourn
of a few months in the city, was hardly .reeog-
nized by her friends. In place of coarse, rus
tic, flushed face, she had soft ruby complexion
of almost marble smoothness, and instead OF
twenty-three she really appeared but eighteen
Upon inquiry as to the cause of great a change,
she plainly told them that she used the c. a.
CssslAN BALM, and considered it an inval-
liable acquisition to any fadys toilet. BY its use
any lady or gentleman can improve their personal
appearance an hundred fold 1t is simple in its
combination, as nature herself is simple, yet I'M
surpassed in its efficacy in drawing Impurities
FROM also healing, cleansing and identifying the
skin and complexion. By it's direct action on
the cuticle it draws from it all its impurities,
kindly healing the same, and leaving the surface
nature intended it should be, clear, soft, smooth
and beautiful. Price 81, sent by mail express,
on receipto of an order by ..a
w. L. CLARK L CO., Chemists,
No. West Fayette street, Syracuse, n. V,
the only American agents fer the sale of the same
& mch2Odwly. a1.z. - rrs s-t r. a--
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-26
EUREKA,

A luxury long wanted in this part OF the
country has at last been found. We take
pleasure in informing our friends and the pub
lie in general that we had the good fortune to
procure the services of Mr.. Ryan, lately from
the well known fashionable establishment of
Brooks Bros. d Co., New York City. Mr..
Ryan is an artistic cutter and comes among Us
with recommendations from first class tailor
ing establishments in the east. There is no
suits made, for we are sure that we can please
all Who wish to get perfect fit. Our stock of
cloths, doeskins and cassimeres is complete,
and We invite all to inspect our goods, free Of
charge. II. i NJ. BURGowER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-26
Gil MAX.

A plain statement of facts. inherited Scrofula
and many of my relations have died of it. In
1889 my case was frightful Tumors and ulcers
spread until in 1912, under the advice of my ply
sicans / went to Avon Springs l received no
beneft--tried every medicine and did everything /
could. / had to rest my arm on acushion and had
not been able to raise to my head for over year
The discharge from two ulcers was nearly a pint a
day. Amputation was recommended, but pro-
nounced dangerous. could not sleep, and nv
sufferings were intoIerable. A friend brought me
an English physician who applied a salye with
which he said he had accomplished extraordinary
cures in the hospitals in England. 1T commenced
to relieve; persisted in its use; it finally effected
a perfect and entire cure. 1t is now IS4s II is
FIVE years since had the appearance of n scroful-
GUS sore, and my health has been good ever since
I procured the receipt of this wonderful article
this blessing of humanity-and have called II
pages Climax Salve," and allow the public tn
use it or not Us they choose This is brief hut
candid statement given more fully in my circular
4a I'M PAGE
GENEVA, n. Y, December, IS4s.
a.s ~ .t NEW YORK, Oct. ls, 1886.
4I have known J. M. Page Esq, of Geneva. N.
". for many years. He is one of the first citizens
of Western New York. i saw him hast week in
good health - His case wasa most remarkable one.
but actually true in every particular.
ts tsigned) DENAs BARNES.
E we have watched the unaided but growing favor
Of ."Page's Climax Salye,s and availing ourselves
of the knowledge of its wonderful curative pow
ers, have become proprietors of the same.
II is a sure cure for Burns, Scalds Scrofula Salt
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inflammation with surprising celebrity, and heals
burns without scar. No family should be with
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We viii forfeit dozen boxes for any::sng failure
We believe there was new ything like il in the
world. 1T is put up in tin boxes surrounded ,by
full circular giving facts, directions testimonials
&C., and can be ordered by any respectable drug
gist throughout the world. Price only 25 cents.
5saa $50 ldsa INVITE ROWLAND.
Successor to j. NJ. Page, LII Liberty ST., New
York. mch26dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-26

Rock ISLAND, March %.

Rock ISLAND, March y.
The current value of the articles named below Is
subject'to changes, but the following quotations
are correct for the date of this report
Flour-Johnston's Spring Double Extra, in bbla.
$3.50, at Wholesale, and $13, 40 at retail Sacks,
$12, 40 at wholesale, and $l3,0 at retail Loose,
$1l, so at Wholesale and 81, 20 al retail.
Wheat-No. /, 1925. No. 2, 200. Rejected
1,70.
Cern-55c to 60
0a.s---45a5oo for 30 lbs. sH51sEaH{
Rye-S5a90c.
Barley-No. 1,s0. No. $50.
Beans-I,50
onions-75c per bush.
F. Potatoes--65c. - =----sA- 49, 49, 7@rrssa-
Eggs-25c doz.
Butter-Very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring 25c.
Sorghum-4Oa60c
Salt, 35a3, SO per barrel
Kerosene-Wholesale, barrels included, 52a54 !;
retail zoe.
Po1ltry-Live Chickens, s.. 4oas,0O per doI.
Dressed, 70 per 1b. Turkeys 12aI5c per Id.
Pork-For live hogs 5aa6c. Dressed 6a64.
Reef-Live weight, common 3,0Oa4, so. Prime
shipping 6,Q0a6,75 per hundred pounds.
Hides-Green country, &c; green sailed, Sc;
dry salted lie dry flint, IA; green calf l21c ;cut
damaged 4 gruby ! price; sheep pelts $1.00
Hay Prairie, $7a$l0 per ton Timothy $1,000
ASH 90.
Wood-Oak SIS, 90 to 100 q cord.
sCoal-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Levee,
COAL is sold at IA cents, the cost of delivering to
be added. SIS SIS
From teams, in Market Square, at l5al7 cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-26
A GRAND EPOCH IN MEDICINE.

DR.. Maggiel is the founder of a new medical
system. The quantitarians whose vast internal
doses enfeeble the stomach. and paraiyze the bow
els and with whose external remedies the ulcerat-
ed and eruptive surfaces of the skin are deluged
in vain must give place to the man who restores
his health and appetite with from one to three
harmless pills. and cures the most yirulent and
scrofulous disorders with from one to three boxes
DIR. Maggiefs Pills and Salye have usnervu In
a new medical era. No more nauseating avalan-
ches of drastic drugs need be poured down sicl
peoples Threats. One of Maggel's Pills rectifes
the disordered condition of the stomach and liver
cleanses the head and restores the nerves in a
space of time short enough to be almost classed
marvellous. E-.h~s-f~
In fact Maggiels Bilious. Dyspeptic and Diarr-
hea Pills cure where all others fail. While for
Burns, Scalds, Chiblains, Cuts, and all sbrassions
of the skin Maggiel's Salve is infalhble.
CAUTIos!-Purchase none without name of J.
Haydock on the wrapper, proprietor, and the
trade mark J. Magiel, NJ. d. Sold by all drug
gists, at IS cents per box, and ]. Haydoek, pro-
prietor, New York. lnch12dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-26
PUBLIC NOTICE.

At meeting of the city council of the city of
Rock Island, held March 4, 1867, it was ordered
that the city clerk give the notice required by the
charter to the owners of the premises interested
that the city council will appoint commissioners
to assess such damages as may accrue by the op-
ening of an alley in block nine, in Chicago or
Lower addition, running from Exchange street to
Ontario street. ...ss. .. ....-.
Now, therefore, in compliance with the require
rments OF the second section of the sixth article
of the amended charter of the city of Rock Island
notice is hereby given to the several owners of the
premises interested, that the city council intend
to appropriate and take the lands necessary for
the opening of the aforesaid alley, and that they
will, at the city council room, the first day of
April, 1867, choose commissioners to ascertain
and assess the damages and recompense due the
owner owners of such lands respectively, and
also to determine what persons will be benefited
by such improvements, and to assess the damag es
and expenses thereof the real estate of persons
benefited thereby, in proportion as nearly as may
be, to the benefits resulting to each. =, ..-.ss
C. f. DODGE, City Clerk.
Rock Island, March IA, 1867. - 2
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