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80 We, find in the Leavenworth, Kansas,
Commercial, a letetr of Gen. Thomas Ewing,
Jr, upon the political situation, which we
transfer to our columns. 1t is addressed to
Col o. A. Bassett, of Lawrence, Kansas,
and is as follows:
WASHINGTON, Nov. IL, 1867.
DEAR COLONEL: 1 have your letter of
the 10th inst, advising me of the formation
of Grant clubs by many of our comrades in
Kansas, and asking my opinion of the move
ment. a.7if a.7
| earnestly wish to be in accord with the
great part of my Kansas and army friends;
and still hope to unite with them in sup
porting Gen. Grant for President. But /
want first to know if he approves of the re-
construction measures; for, if he does, !
cannot support him. regard them as mis-
chievous; begot of revenge, misdirected phi
lanthropy, and lust of powSL ] would as
soon expect honse to stand on the crater
of a living volcano, as q state, where whites
and blacks being nearly equal in numbers,
the whites are prescribed, and the blacks
made rulers. Such a government cannot
long have the heartfelt sympathy of any
large body OF white men anywhere. Blood
is thicker than water, and northern whites
will sympathize with southern whites In their
struggle to shake off the incubus of negro
rule. If there were no prejudice of race to
affect their action, the northern states would
still refuse to reproduce in ten states of the
Union, Hayi or San Domingo, or any other
government and civilization which the negro
race has established since the food.
To punish the southern whites for their
treason, the northern people might possibly,
for a time, be willing to affict them with
such governments; but self interest forbids.
1t were like the tabled war of the belly and
the members. The north already groans
soutn, and must besides, pay for the whip
The negro governments, when formed, must
be propped up with northern bayonets, and
the north must pay for the bayonets; and,
however costly, they can never safely be
withdrawn. When reconstructed, each of
these states will be like magazine-all Sc
cure while carefully guarded outside, but,
when left unguarded, chance spark will
blow it, and all about it, to the devil.
Entertaining these views, l would not sup
port any candidate for the presidency who
endorses the reconstruction measures, even
if they were lawful, still less as | consider
them wholly unconstitutional, and full of
danger as presidents.
1write YOU thus explicitly, because / value
your good opinion; and want yon to know
how / think and feel, and mean to act, on
thestupendous questions which lie around
and before us. Yours, faithfully,
THOMAS EWING, JR.,
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PORT BYRON.

Port Byron, advantageouly located OF the
head of the rapids, and on the Rock Island
Sterling Railroad, eighteen miles distant
from this city, is one of the most thriving
towns in this county. 1t was laid off in the
year 1886, by company composed of
Samuel Allen, Moses Bailey, N. Belcher
and DR.. P. Gregg. At that time, Mr.
Samuel Allen was the only resident, his
house, log one, being the only one ON the
plat. Archibald Allen had settled at a
steamboat landing about mile above, known
as Canaan, where he was performing the du-
ties of Post Master for a small community
around him. Robert and Thomas Simms
resided on fraction of a section adjoining.
while a few scattered settlers through the
country held lands By virtue of the old claim
system. The total number of votes cast in
the township was only some thirty-six to
forty. In December 1886, the post of6ca
was removed from Canaan to Port Byron
and Mr.. Belcher appointed postmaster, hs
having opened store there a few r3onth,
previously. In the spring Of 1887, George
8. Moore settled there, and opened store
Silas Marshall having accompanied him
west, opened the old Port Byron House
which was the principal hotel of the place
for many years, but which has been discon
tinued during the past year. The frs
physician was DIR. ]. III. Lyford, who com
menced practising in the year 1886, and
has continued up to the present time, still
enjoying the confidence and respect of hi:
fellow citizens and neighbors. The growth
of the town was considerably retarted BY
the operations of land spectators, who hat
almost encireled the original plat, and fol-
many years refused to sell at any but extor
Tomato prices. Still gradual increase O.
population and capital was discernible, &C
companied by occasional building. Attime,
temporary prosperity would seem to indi
cate rapid advancement, and at othe,
times, temporary depressions would seem to
decimate all hopes of the future. During
the years of uncertainty, which extended M
TO 1861, various promising enterprises were
carried on for time, and afterwards aband.
oned. At one time, q ship yard was in sue.
cessful operation, where many barges and
steamboat hulls were constructed in the
most satisfactory manner, but for some rea.
son, not apparent, it was removed. A az.
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Kelly and Leon, of one negro minstrel
company, and Sam and Tom Sharpley, of an.
other company, had a row on the street, in
New York, on the 18th, in which Kelly shot
Tom Sharpley dead, and Sam Sharpley shot
Kelly in the back of the head, inAicting an
ugly but not dangerous wound.
NEW YoRK, Dec. l3--The Corener's ;urv has
rendered verdict against Edwin Kelley for kill
ing Thomas Sharpley, and recommending the
enforcement of the law against carrying conceal
ed weapons. Sam. Sharpley and Leon have been
discharged from custody. on the withdrawal of
the complaints againts them
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Has your daughter secured a certificate OF
the Washington Library Company of Phila-
delphia, in aid Of the Riverside Institute for
educating orphans? Each certificate costs a
dollar, with beautiful engraving worth
more than a dollar at retail, and secures be-
sides, present at the Great Distribution OF
the Company, and an equal chance that the
present may be one worth thousands of dol
lars. Happiness and riches may be secured
to her by benevolence. Read advertise
ment.
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The newTamany Hall in New York has
assumed gigantic proportions. The side
walls are up and the frame of the roof is on
and the building towers high above its neigh.
bor-the Academy of Music. It will be
ready for democratic jolli6cation over the
election of democratic president next
year. When it is finished it will be,perhaps
the hughest political headquarters in the
world and the handsomest.
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1t is rather amusing to see that the two
gravest charges against the President in the
impeachment indictment were for acts CON-
mitted by the fercest radicals, or at their re-
quest namely: the transfer of Southern rail
road property-done by Mr.. Stanton-and
the pardon Of late rebels, granted upon the
solicition of radical members of congress.
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A wag entered a grocer's shop which had
for It's sign "The Two Baboons," and address
ing himself to the proprietor, said" wish
to see your partner 81 have no partner,
sir." II beg your pardyn, sir, and hope you
will excuse the mistake" o, there's no
harm done but what made you think there
were two of us?" "Your sign" he replied
1.-THE Two Balloons
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MONDAY, December 23d.
LOCK TO YOUR LAMPS,

Horrible accidents are of daily occurrence
throughout the country, by the explosion of Ker.
osene Lamps. Prof LaMonte's Non Explosive
Powders are n sure preventive. Over 1000 boxe,
have been satisfactorily tested in Davenport, in
the last twomenths. We have hundreds Of GER
place as the following: Col. r. VI. Littler, Edi-
tor GoEetfe J. NJ. Eldridge, land agent; James
Pattcrson. attorney; II. G. Davenport. merchant;
Z. H. Wright; James Mcintyre, insurance agt ;
G.. Doolittle, grain merchants p. B. Jones, pilot
ographist; S. L. Mitchell, builder; Henry Will
liams, humber MERCHANT. =
Great Inducements offered to Contrasting
Acents. y. w. DALLAM,
Gent Ayr for Iowa and Illinois,
dec5d2w. Sc Brady ST., Davenport
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How the People are swindled that the
Ring" may amass Pr1ncely Fortunes.

NV YORK, Dec. IA Washington
special says: Investigations of the joint
committee ON ordnance show that regular
"ring'' existed during the war, which con-
trolled the action of the government to a
great extent in the purchase of projectiles.
Evidence taken to-day shows that at the head
of this ring there was man now Occupying
an important place in the ordinance depart
ment, and associated with him was a gentle
man now prominent government official.
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A telegram from Richmond, Va, the l4th
says. weather is exceedingly cold here.
A man was frozen to death last night"
Another dated the 18th says. ssSix inches
of snow fell here to-day. The river is nearly
cTosad bv ice
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We characterize the movement in favor OF
General Grant, made up as it is to gre.s
extent Of political adventurers, as 'cram-
BILE for offce-the laying of wires Tor tat pia-
ces in the futare-the flocking OF buzzards
around the carrion of ofice.-Dauenport
Iopa) GaseHe-a republican paper.
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FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

900 ACRES OF FIRsT-CLAss LAND
c%O situated only A miles from Rock
Rock Islond. There are 200 acres under cultiva-
ton, and ten acres covered with timber. It is
we'll watered and has good house, barn, out
houses, &C., with fine large orchard and plenty
OF smah frut. would be good place for q
establishing pleasure garden or brewery. 1t
will be sold mt 500 per scre--1o per cent. cash
and the balance on long time. -
Enquire Of N. MARX, Real Estate Agent
Rock Island - aug5dwf.
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Hon George Martin, chief justice OF the
.npreme court of Michigan, died at Detroit,
. f7eS4SsNF-
on Sunday. 4ssits r
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FOR SALE.

A ONE STORY FRAME BUILDING, CON-
IA tanning roems, good cistern, small sta BILE,
acre garden and orchard, and IL acres OF
good land only one mile from Rock Island
Apply to NJ MARX,
oct7dlm. Real Estafe rsnt
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Republican National Convention.

The undersigned, constituting the National
Committee designated by the Convention held al
Baltimore, on the 18th of june, 1854, do appoint
that Convention of the union republican party
be held at the city of Chicago, III, Wednesday,
the 10Th day of May next. ut l2o'clock. m, for
the purpose of nominating candidates for the Off
ces of President and Vice President of the Unit
ed States.
to be represented in said convention by a number
of delegates equal to twice the number of senat-
ors and representatives TO which each state is
titled in the national congress.
Weinvite the co operation OF all citizens who
rejoice that our great civil war has happily termi
mated in the discontinue of the rebellion who
would hold fast to the unity and integrity of the
republic, and maintain its paramount right to de-
fend to the uttermost its existance, whether i'm
periled by secret conspiracy or armed force; who
are in favor of an economical administration of
public expenditures of the complete extrpation
of the principles and policy of slavery, and the
speedy reorganization of those states whose gov
ernments were destroyed by rebellion, and the
permanent restoration to their proper practical
relations with the United States in accordance
with the true principles Of republican government.
MARCUS L. WARD, of New Jersey, Chairman.
JOHN ID. DEGREES, of Indiana, Secretary.
John B. Clark, n, H., C L. Robinson, Fla,
Samuel F Hussey, Me-, IS. Judd, Wis,
A. b. Gardner VT, Horace Greeley, n. Y,
VIM. Ciaflin, Mass, III. H. Starkweather, Ct,
S. A. Puryevance, Penn, b. p Gown, Ohio,
J. S. Fowler, Tenn, iThos. Simpson, Mimi,
B c. Cook, H., Newton Edlnunds, Da-
Marsh Giddings, Mich. ikotah.
d. P. Stubs, Iowa, d. S. Goodloe, n. c.,
A. W, Campbell, W. Va, 'Thos. G.. Turner, r. L.,
II. W. Hoffman, Ind, lSaml Crawford, Kan,
n. b, Smithers. Del, IS, j. Bowen, ID. G.
WI. Cowing. Va, j. p. Chaffee, Col.
s. II. Boyd, Mo-, -
pB-We publish the foregoing as an item
of news but we cannot help enquiring If
the late "civil war has happilyterminated ?"
Another piece of sarcasm in the above. call
is for the republican party to talk about Gan
economical administration of the public lex
penditures This is good "goak.'"
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HUGH wAREocK. ROBERT RALsr
WARNOCK 4 RALSTON,

(Successors to warnock Kelly
MANUFACTURERS OF SOAP AND CAM
WI dies, and Lard Oil, Rock Island, III. ossb
paid for Tallow and Grease. mohS-d1
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M. MARX,

nEUTsCHER ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY Al
IL Law and Notary Public. 0fse in Post of
foe Block, Rock Island, Illinois.
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I present doing the main business in this

81 present doing the main business in this
line.
The Coal trade i entirely carried on by
Messrs Devore, Sheppsrd& Co., who are pro-
peietcfsof the Mineral Greek Coal Mines, in
Henry County, eighteen miles distant to the
ssuth, east They are doing fine business.
IN sddihsn tSshsit 81 pnsats to points on thu
Western Union Rail Road, they sell COZ
siderable amount to steamboats,, teams, and
to the town of LeClaire opposite. These
mines have been in operation for the past
three or four years. The sales at Port By
fon.fof the past season, have amounted to
over one hundred thousand dollars. Rather
. favorable showing. ''a-s'ss
D1-More about Port Byron tomorrow.
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The undersigned respectfully notifies the pab-
lie, that he has estabhshed q
SALOON And BOARDING HOUSE,
in Cops building. on Illinois street, opposite
the @. r. L a P. r. X. depot, and win do al IN
his pswefto sssisfy his eustomers in both brsn-
ches. GEORGE HURR.
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ro1a.v Fv.aine, December ls. 1857

: EIGHT inches Of snow fell at Springfield
IN, on Friday, Of last week 81
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The following testimony was given before
the impeachment committee, on July l, 1867,
BY Colonel Stanley Mathews, who commanded
an Ohio regiment in the army of the Cum
berland:
State whether you saw Andrew johnson,
at Cincinnati. in February, 1865?
Answer had an interview with Mr..
johnson in February, 1865, at the Burnett
House. in Cincinnati, Ohio. During our
conversation, and while sitting together on q
sofa, he Mr.. Johnson remarked; "You
and were old democrats" ra. te
l said, yes. 7eg ss-
Mr.. johnson said, ~ will tell You what it
is, if the country is ever to be saved it is to
be done through the old democratic party.
Immediately afterward / took my leave.
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Democratic Success in the Campaign Of Mex
Year,


Year.
) A correspondent Of the Chicago Times
waiting from Joliet, says
The democratic and conservative element
IN me state of Illinois, as we'll as in nearly
all ths states of the northwest, ought to, and
can, succeed in achieving glorious victory
IN the campaign of next year. II matters
but mighty little to the people how Gen.
Grant stands, -whether he be conservative
or radical His,not for Gen. Grant, or for
any other man or men that the great masses
care. They want peace and union all over
this great nation. They want white men to
ruie,-not negroes. They want this iniquit
GUS and outrageous system of taxation made
equal, so that the wealth Of this nation shall
be made to pay an equal proportion with the
poor iaboring men. They want congress 70
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co1g1uLEATIoN FREE.

Patients must write their name, state, and post
Office address, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer. must contain q letter stamp, and be ad-
dressed TO DIR. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 1881,
Chicago.
Nss- Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
in o letfsr, when they cannot see MS. I1
DIR. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly the past seven years, be consulted at
the Rodman House, as follows:
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y JAH680 RRHxH1'S
Saloon and Restaurant |!
Camden Mills.

Fbe subscriber has opered a Saloon and Res
tsur.nt, on Water street, in the village Of Cam
den Mills, between the Bridge and Yoangs
stors, where he win be happy to see his friends
and the public generally, and viii furnish all
with Good Liquors, Ale, Beer, Cigars, Tobacco
and Refreshments, Of reasonable rates. Give NJ
q call.
decl1dwlm. JAMES KELLER.
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zemorrhoids, or Piles.

They cure all Diseases of the Throat and Lungs
CANCERS.-They have had an extensive prae-
tice and wonderful SUCCESS in the treatment of
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Swsllings, or q red spot, lose no time in hav-
ing it attended TO, as timely treatment may save
cathem from the horrors, suffering and death of
open anncer.
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cATARRH CURED.

They are treating Catarrh on new system which
is q sure cure for this disease. g.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few
We wish it distinctly understood that DIR. Knapp
is NOT Travelling Physician. He only visits a
few places occasionally, 10 accommodate his num-
erOus patients who cannot conveniently visit him
in Chicago.
re- Remember they DO not promise to cure all
stages of disease. While all the diseases are cur
able, if taken in season. all stages are not. Your
caSe may be durable this week, not next--to-d day,
not tn-mnrroM: hence the danccr of delay
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NO Case viii be Received, whe,
there are any Doubts Of Cure
r-H or Relief

Our terms are CASH: hence the money must
be sent with all orders for medicines. 1t costs
from five TO fifteen dollars per month, 10 doctor
with u.s. which includes medicines. -r,f
ILL L.
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T0-Day's AGvertisem'ts
I.Isf@F LRTrERs

REMAINING UNCLAIMEDIN THE POST
HI Office - RS9k Island, State of Illinois, on
Fthe l6th dav ef Dseember 1851;
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The Impeaoh6rs

"a More about Port Byron tomorrow.
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tensive and well equipped lumber mill also
carried on heavy business for number of
years, but has since been removed. In
1861, the Rock Island & Sterling Railroad
was partially consructed, connecting Poft
Byron and Rock Island. From thh tine
forward, the town began to improve. BusI
ness becape lvsly, the popnlation ersesed.
and prospects frightened propoftioutely. =
Business men regained confidence in the
ultimate prosperity of the place, and no long
er hesitated to invest their means, or invest
ed with sparing hand.
In 1853, the methodist church was erect
ed. This is fine, capacious brick, about
thirty-eight by Fifty feet in size, and con-
structed in plain but substantial manner.
It is now p-esided over BY Rev. G. NJ. Irwin.
Owing - the absence of any other church
bu;snngs belonging to this denomination in
ahis circuit, Mr.. Irwin exercises pastoral care
over society of two hundred and fifty mem.
bers. Connected with this church is large
Sunday school. The congregational church
is also of brick, thirty eight by ffty-Gve feet
in size, and was also erected in the year
1858. The society has some sixty members,
presided over by Rev. A Harper, a christian
gentleman of much culture and ability. It
likewise has a fourishing Sunday school
connected 4s v.e -
The Port Byron school house, model Of
system and substantial beauty, was erected
in 1865, at a cost of thirteen thousand dol
laes. This liberal outlay Of money forgsuch
purpose, by q town of the size of Port By
| ron, speaks volumes for the character of It's
! citizens, and the correctness of their ideas Of
popular education, and viii do more toward
| attracting population than any business in
| stitution located there. The building il
pleasantly and prominently located on the
swelling slope of the main bluff, command
| ing a charming view of the Mississippi foI
| several miles above and below, and also the
rival towns OF Princeton, LIE Claire, and
Rapids City. 1t is forty-four feet in size
with large bssement built of stone, and
two stories of brick. The basement contains
a spacious, well lighted, and well ventilated
hall, which is much used for public pur
poses. The schools are graded land embrace
one hundred and fifty scholars. VIM q
Merrill is principal, assisted by Miss j. Cur
tbs, and Miss b. A. WOODBURY.. Several Of
the leading citizens speak very highly OF
this corps of teachers, and from various
| statements, we are inclined to the believe
Port Byron satisfactorily furnished in the line
of schools.
In the third story of Cool's building, the
Mason's have hall filed up in manner
very creditable to their liberality. Their
association is known as the Philo Lodge,
No. 436. This was organized about two
years ago, and now comprises some thirty
| members. The number is steadily increas-
, 1867-09-17

THE End Member of the Colonial
Council for the Country District
of the Jurisdiction of Frederiksted,
Mr.. r. G. Knight having vacated
his seat by departure from the Isl
and and in consequence ofthc Mem
Der who was elected i'll his stead be-
ing prevented from accepting the
election; it is ordered by Govern
.ment that a new election shall be
held for a Member in Mr.. Knights
stead on Thursday Goth instant at,the
Court House in this town.
The polling will commence at IL
o'clock noon, and in accordance with
the ) 80 of the Colonial Law, will
close at 3 o'clock P. NJ.
The Electoral Board for the COun-
try District of the Jurisdiction of
Frederiksted, I4th September 1867.
&. SaraWw.
, 1867-09-17

ma 2det MedIem af Colonialraadet
DJ for Frederiksteds Jurisdictions
Landdistricts NalgRreds, Ffr. II. G.
Knight, paa Grund af Bortreise Ell
udtraadt af Raadet, % Diet hans
Stcd valgte Medlem er f%orhindret
fra at modtage Diet paa ham faldne
VaIg, vii, it0Ige GOuvernementets Or
Dire, Valg af ct Medlcm finde Sted
her paa Thinghuset Torsdagen den
code dennes.
Nalghandlingcn begynder Middag
III. ~ sIet og vii j Henhold til Colo
niaIlovens ) 30 suites III. 3 slet.
ValgbestyreIsen for Frederiksteds
Jurisdictions Landdistricts Valgkreds
den I4de September 1867.
e.. SaHaWW.