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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-24
1867 Season, Arrangement. 1867
,6A NORTHERN 81
=. LINE
PacketCOmpany,
Lime Of Passenger Steamers
BETWEEN
St. Louis and ST. Paul !
Rock Island, Davenport, Dubuque,
WiH0Ha,
AND ALL INTERMEDIARY POINTS.

AND ALL INTERMEDIATE POINTS.
The Company viii run to St. Paul the following
splendid steamers:
DUBUQUE, Capt. J. W. Parker.
HAWkEYE STATE, Capt Jones WordeH.
MINNESOTA, Capt ThOs. b. Hill.
SUCKER STATE, Capt. VIM. p. Hight.
3 DAVENPORT, Capt. E. V. Volcombe.
MUSCATINE, Capt j. W. Jenks.
b BURLINGTON, Capt. NJ. Green.
b CANADA, Capt, b. A. Conger.
PEMBINA, Capt. e. s.-et-f oil =
SAVANNA, Capt. Alex, McGowin. H..
RESERVE, Capt. A. Lamont.
Leaving ST. Louis from Northern Line Wharf
Boat, foot of Washington Avenue, every Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, ut o'clock p v
All the above boats 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 careful handling OF
freight The company own several freight steam
ers and largs number of "a No. T. barges, the
greater part of which adapted to carry grain
in bulk and are prepared to carry all grain oher.
ing, with dispatch. - so - +.
ze-The company return thanks to the public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope to deserve and receive contlnu-
ance of their favors. When the business will JUS
tify his company will run a daily line.
THos. b. RHODES Prest. I. j. BUFORD, Supt
THos. HI. GRIFPIru Sec'y. In. MAsos, Ag't
r. NJ. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport.
GEO. W. d. HARRIS. Agent, Rock Island.
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By Telegraph.
REroRrEp FOR THE DAILY ARGUS

London, June "a, noon.-Consols 94l.
Erie 800.
p Ill. Cent. 79.
Bonds &c.
Liverpool, June "a, noon.-Corn 80, mar
kets unsettled.
Louisville, June 24.-Nashville papers re-
port the destruction by fire of the entire west
wing of the Tennessee penitentiary.
SAVANNAH, June 24.-Reports from the
country state the crops were badly damaged
by the late gale.
WAsHINGToS, June 24.-Surratt's trial
was resumed. Judge Fisher delivered az de-
cison against a motion by the defense to re-
call witnesses. The counsel for the defense
voted an exception.
Dr.J. w. May, who had performed a sur,
gical operation on the neck of j. Wilkes
Booth testified to identifying his body on
board the monitor after his death.
c. Plat, one of our compositors, having
left his case without leave we are unable tc
| finish this report.
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NOTICE

is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT BY VIRTUE OF
i decretaf order entered at the May term, A.
d. 1861 of the county court in and for the county
of Rock Island. in the state of Illinois, the I'M
dersigned, rs administrator of the estate of Will
liam Barton, deceased, will, ON THE FIRST
DAY OF AUGUST, A. D. 1857, at the hour of 2
o'clock in the afternoon of said day, SELL at pub
lie vendue to the highest and best bidder therefor,
for cash in hand, the following described tracts of
land, situate in the said county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, viz:
The east half of the northeast quarter of sec
ton Eve, in township sixteen, north of range i've
west of the 4th principal meridian, containing so
acres of land.
The south sixty acres of the west half Of the
north west quarter of section ten in the same
township and range.
Also, commencing at the southwest corner OF
the southeast quarter of section three, in township
and range aforesaid, at the quarter section cor
ner; thence running north with Eli Drury's line
twenty-eight rods; thence due east to q road lead
| ing from J. Lequatt's coal bank to the section
line; thence south with said road TO the section
line thence west to the place of beginning, con-
| tanning two acres and sixteen rods.
| And that said sale will be held upon the last
| above described tract of land.
| JOHN BARTON,
| Administrator of the Estate of William Barton
l deceased.
OSBORN Curtis, Sol's for Pet'r.
| June 9th, A. D. 1867. junSdlaw6w.
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ROCK ISLAND ICE CO,

THIS OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM DESIRES
i to inform their many customers that they
have on hand an abundance of ice of a superior
quality and are ready to supply them at o mo-
ment's notice. t+4-
Leave orders when the wagon comes round, or
at o. B. Higgins, City Scales.
Il A. II. LAMBERT, Agsat
Rock Island, April l6, 1887. l -.as
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DISSOLUTION.

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
i listing between Fred. Reidenbaugh and Geo.
w. Burneston, under the name of Ridenbaugh d
Burneston, has been dissolved this day by mutual
onsent. The business will hereafter be conduct
cd by Fred. Ridenbaugh, who viii collect all &C.
counts and pay all debts of the late firm.
FRED. RIDENBAUGH.
GEO. W. BURNESTON.
Rock Island, May 20, 1867.
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From the above it will be seen that the
average per cent of attendance of all the
schools is nearly SO, which is about enc per
cent. higher than in any previous year
1t is with pleasure l report that our
schools generally are in excellent condition.
The grading of the various divisions has
been made more exact than ever before; the
classes have made commendable advance
ment in their studies the teachers have
been faithful and laborious, and good discip
line has been maintained.
Your Obedient Servant,
JAS. NJ Cow, Sup't of Schools.
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Sabbatarian Ito driver of Sunday cab) |:
seBut If you don't keep the Sabbath, my
friend. you don't keep the law-and then
what do you keepr Cabby-"A wife and
and seven little 'uns-LOndon Fun.
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UNITED STATES BONDS.

TIME FIRST ISSUE OF sEvEN-THIRTIES
i become due August 18th, 1867, and before
that date they must be presented at Washington
for conversion into the SIX PER CENT. GOLD
BEARING BONDS, or the right to so convert
them will be forfeited.
Holders can make the exchange at the First
National Bank or at the Bank of MITCHELL b
LYNDE, in Rock Island. All expenses of csnver-
sion and of delivery Of the Bonds are paid by the
Government.
Rock Island. MAY z, 1857, dw3ni.@
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FOR SALE.

A COTTAGE CONTAINING SEVEN ROOMS
n and a good bake-oven, with stable attached;
splendid garden of 3 acres, containing As fruit
trees, all in good state of cultivation. The
property is situated about l. miles from the city
of heck island and will be disposed of reason
ably. Apply to M. MAhA'
Attorney at Law.
Office over the Post Office. junl3dwtf.
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Apropos of the New York street bridge,
the Brooklyn Union Classics the crowd that
clusters around the corner of Fulton street
and Broadway thus: "One-half Of them stare
up the steps; the others step up the stairs
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Mine Per Cent,

and it is believed that the completion of the
road, like the Government Bonds, they will go
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
CoSTIS ENTAIL NATIONAL BANK, No. II Nassau
Street,
CLARE, DoDGK 4 Co., BANNERS, 81 Wall st.
JOHN j. Cisco & SoS, BANNERS, No. 80 Wal
Street,
and by BANKS AND BANKERS generally
| throughout the United States, of whom maps anC
descriptive pamphlets may be obtained. They
will also be sent by mail from the Company
Office, No. 20 Nassau Street, New York, appli
cation. Subscribers will select their own agent
in whom they have confidence, who alone viii b.
| responsible to them for the safe delivery of tn
bonds.
JOHN !. CISCO,
TREASURER,
NEW YORK.
n1u9 pn
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A very modest young lady, who was
passenger on board a packet ship, it is
said, sprung out of her berth and jumped
overheard on hearing the captain, during
storm. order the mate to "haul down the
Sheets"
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ARREsTED.-The proper officers fromHen-
,derson county, were in town on last Sunday,
and arrested Dick Willet and Will Cunning
ham for completely in the murder of Cooper,
who was shot by Gallagher, on Tuesday of
g last week. Their preliminary examination
has been delayed, we understand, for few
days, ON account Of the absence of witnesses.
Gallagher is still at LARGE eithsbrry 90.
seroer, June 10th.
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New Post Office Saloon
Drink for the Thirsty,
Best for the Weary.

JAMES KELLER, late of Camden, informs his
j old friends, and the public generally, that he
has opened first class Saloon at the above place
where he invites everybody to come and see him.
The best of Liquors and Cigars always ons hand
fah22-dtf
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FOR SALE.

MIR J. P. DoSTAL OFFERS HIS BUSINESS
wi place for sale bargain. 1t is one of
the best business locations in the city; is on Hi
nois street, between Ragie and Washington SITS. !:
has front of 30 feet by $50 feet deep, to an al
ley The buildings are in good order and would
now rent for $500 per year. Apply to
A. F. CUTTER,
msyl5dtf Real Estate Agent.
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FOR SALE At A BARGAIN.

A FINE BRICK RESIDENCE, WITH OTHER
"A brick buildings, stable, carriage and wood
house, garden of two acres of land, with plenty
of the best fruit trees. shrubbery &C., &c, and a
view superior to any surrounding Rock Island.
Also q splendid second hand piano. Address
M NJ, Post Office Box 467,
mayl5dtf Rock Island, Ills.
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FINE FARM FOR SALE.

rTHE. UNDERSIGNED OFFERS AT PUBLIC
i sale, his farm af 242 acres, lying II miles
from the town of Coal Valley, and adjoining the
Rock Island County Poor Farm. The entire
Farm is in good fencing, has fine orchard, good
dwelling and good improvements generally
VIM. S. BAILEY,
ie2Id3twIm. Coal Valley p. o.
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A correspondent from West Point says of
the young ladies who were present at the
graduations :--sThey are under graduates in
the ultimate mysteries of love but full-blown
dons at Irritation f4-s..fs--g ..a. -. g.. sss Is
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Gentlemanlike old cock, the Gar. When
he spoke to an actress in Paris he said,
"it is you, Madame Naptal-Arnault formerly
Mdlle. Plessy)? am delighted to see you, f."
and then remarking the two young girls who
accompanied the actress, added, "Those are
your sisters ~ ssNo SIRE replied Mime. Arm
ault, blushing with pleased emotion, "They
are nv daughters"
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Our neighbors of the Democrat have had
bad luck lately. The foreman OF their JOB
rooms, having had placed in his hands q pam
phlet entitled "The Life and Assassination
of Abraham Lincoln" run the whole edition
through with the startling caption, "The Lie
and designations of Abraham Lincoln. Inc
poor fellow had been reading herndon's
Ann Rutledge romance, but it didn't save
him, His head paid the penalty OF his un-
happy taux.p as.--St. Louis Times.
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SCHOOL REEoRT.
Tenth Annual Report Of the Superintendent
uaer Of Rock Island school District. g
supEA1srENDEsr's REPORT.

- sUPERINTENDENT's REPORT.
. Gentlemeapy the Boardef Education -
herewith present you the annual report of
schools of the city for the year ending June
%, 1867.
Owing to the change made by the legisla
ture, at its last session, in the school law OF
this district, whereby the school year was
made to commence on the first of July in
stead Of on the first of April, the reports of
the board of education, the superintendent
of public schools, and treasurer, cover Pc
| Rod of fifteen months
During this time the public schools have
been open ten months---six months support
ed by public funds, and four months by sub
| scripuon.G3 3Etq5@sIu
| NEW SCHOOL.
T. In consequence of the crowded condition
of the schools in the first district, and in &C;
| cordance with the recommendation contain
ed In the last annual report, an addition was
made TO the house of that district afordine
room sufficient for fifty pupils, by which the
other schools were relieved.
| ATTENDANCE '
During the past school year, the average
weekly enrolment, as reported by the teach
ers, was 974 and the average daily atten
dance 90l. The entire number enrolled wa
1925.
The following statement shows the names
of the teachers employed the division IL
which each was employed; average numbe
| of pupils enrolled in each division during tn
year; the average daily attendance an
the per cent. of attendance
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Rock Island, March IL diff.
PURE ICE.

rJ,HE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND A
l. large stock of pure ice, and will deliver, to
families in any part of the city, in quantities de-
sired.
Orders can be left with Updike 4 Lamont, at
their boat store on the Levee.
] armers 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
II r NJ SINNET
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'Did you see my foot?" inquired afast gal
of q modest chap, who saw her fall. aFar
from it," was the reply. a s. sl7a5 as... ssg
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Dimock Gould, kindlings.. IA 90
-414 So
FURyIrunEs
Dan Gould, teachers table,. 90
-S~& C. ". Sherwood, desk
. and seats ..........,. 2f2 90
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FLOUR! FLOUR!! FLOUR!!
RODMAN MILLS.

The undersigned having purchased the well
known Touring mills Of Messrs. Leas Son, have
changed the name to that Of Rodman Mills. and
are now prepared to furnish the best
r a m ly Flour.
Give us q trial, we guarantee satisfaction
Bran, Shipstuffs, Screenings and Flour delivered
free Of Of charge.
&c. HARNISH & CO.
Rock Island, Nay 4, 1851, dtf.s
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Dissolution.

rTNHE FIRM OF BIDDIsON d GILMORE Is
4 this day dissolved by mutual consent--Wm'
z. Gilmore having sold his interest in the Pisn-
ing Mill and stock to A. +. Heath.
The indebtedness of the old firm will be settled
by the new firm of Biddison Heath, and 70
whom the accounts and notes due Biddison /"
Gilmore will be paid. J. A. BIDDIsos,
sE7F77T WV r. GILMORE
Rock Island, Ills, Feb. 20, 1857. :
M0x1C4.
The firm of Biddison & Heath will conthus
the business of the old firm, and by strict at'sn.
ton to business, hope for continuance OF tS'
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon DIV
olson Gilmore
Rock Island, Ms, Feb. Is, 1ss7-dwa
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The Indianapolis Journal says that rad
icalism in Kentucky is a growing power. So
is a cows charlottesville Journal. s.s
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SIX PER CENT. In GOLD


This road was completed from Omaha 3o5 miles
west on the lst of January, 1867, 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, PIP
miles, which is under contract to be done Septem-
Der LIST 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-
10 Gal durino 1870 -
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REPORT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The board of education respectfully sub
NIT the following report of the financial con-
dition of Rock Island school district on the
22d day of June, 1861 g:
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INSTRUCTION In MUSIC.

HAVE OPENED A ROOM IN WEBBERs
/ Block over Kiesow's store, and am now pre-
pared to give instruction upon the Piano, and
and other musical instruments, either at my room
or at the residence of my pupils, as may be de-
sired. -4..s-st4
Pianos tuned and instruments repaired.
WIN. BABC0CK.
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TRFAsuRER's REPORT.

TREAsURER's REPORT.
The following is the report of Cornelius
Lynde, Jr., treasurer of Rock Island school
district, from April l, 1866, to the close OF
the school year, June %, 1867 /:
ROCK ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT IN ACCOUNT
WITH CORNELIUS LYNDE, JR., DIR.
ORDERS OF LAST YEAR PAID THIS YEAR.
Miss Mary Gorton. teaching
months and two weeks--.S 81
Miss E. Gorton, teaching two
months and two weeks...... 81, so
Miss S. C. Hadsell teaching
weeks .......................--. 22,oo
VIM. Bowling, Janitor, three
weeks .................... $500. 33,!S-szoi'za
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Sands's Ale.
. AT VESTS. @

- Restaurants and private families can procure
the celebrated Ssnds's Chicago Ale, in Barrels,
Half Barrels, and Quarter Barrels, at Chicago
wholesale prices, freight added) Mt Vests, under
Rodman Hall. He has the agency from the man
ufacturer,
.szsx .aa4F II. Z. WEST,
aprl6dH. sfiaktsg Vests saloon.
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PUMPS :!

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND, AT
l. his New Agricultural Warehouse, near himA
balls wagon shop, supply of pumps Any one
wanting pumps put in or repaired can get it done
by calling on him.
Sewing Machines, Churns Clothes Wringers,
&C., &C., for sale. +. j. uNpbh"oop'
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INDEBTEDNESS.


Ten bonds numbered from one to
ten, inclusive, for 81 900 each,
issued August /, 1857, and
payable August l, 1S67.-.......-- slO,ooo w
Nine bonds numbered from thirty
two to forty, inclusive, for $500
each, issued April /. 1858, and
payable April l, ls6S............. 4,5oo w
Outstanding orders ,.. 259 ~
Total indebtedness June %, 1867. sI4,75s ~
Radiance in the treasurer's hands 69S 10
$l4,Oel 80
At the date of the last report of the
board on the 3lst of March,
1885, the outstanding bonds
were Si9,V"" w
The outstanding orders were......... III 70
P.ls,oe d,a the treasurer - CTS OIL
$4,000 &c
Present indebtedness of the board,
less the amount in the treasury Sl4,06I 81
Reduction of the Indebtedness of the
board from March 81, 1866, TO
June %. 1867 6,144 81
p. l.. MITCHELL,
W. L. sweeney,
GEORGE MIxrER,
BID of Education.
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Lumber.
Lath.
Shingles,
Posts. SIC,

Wholesale and Retail at Lowest Cash Rates.
YARD ON SIMPSONS SLIPS.
CARS LOADED FREE.
Orders or Letters Of inquiry will be attended
to promptly. Address az a .-. --.e-.E
81. .fss G. II. LUCE,
jun24d3m -- 25SS Water ST., Chicago.
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Value and Security of the Bonds.

The Company respectfully submit, that the
above statement of facts fully demonstrates the
security of their Bonds, and additional proof
they would suggest that the Bonds now offered
are less than ten million dollars on 5l7 miles OF
road on which twenty million dollars have
already been expended ON $50 miles of thi:
road the cars arc now running, and the remaining
| Isl miles nesrly completed.
| At the present rate of premium on gold these
| bonds pay an annual interest on the present cos
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To-Day's Advertiser is.
LIST OF LETTERS

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
IL Office at Rock Island, STATE Of Illinois, on
the 9th day OF June 1867.
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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 $4,000. These
sectional earnings the road progresses will
| much more than pay the interest on the Compa-
ny's bonds and the through business over the on
| IL line of railroad between the Atlantic and Pa
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Means of the COMPANY.

Estimating the distance to be built by the Union
Pacific to be ,565 miles, the United States Gov
eminent issues its SixPer cent, Thirty-year bonds
to the Company the road is finished at the av-
erage rate of about $2S,250 per mile, amounting
to S44 2OS, 0O0.
The Company is also permitted to issue its own
First Mortgage Bonds to an equal amount, and at
| the same time, which by special Act of Congress
are made First Mortgage on the entire line, the
| bonds of the United States being subordinote to
| them.
| The Government makes a donation of IL, 500
of land to the mile, amounting to 20, 032 GOO
acres estimated to be worth $50 ,000, 600, making
the total resources exclusive of the capital SIls
| 4l6, 600 but the full value of the lands cannot
| now be realized.
The authorized Capital Stock Of the Company
is one hundred million dollars, of which five mil
| lions have already been paid in, and of which it
| is not supposed that more than twenty five mil
| lions at most viii be required.
The cost Of the road is estimated by competent
engineers to be about one hundred million dollars
exclusive of equipment.
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FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS

having thirty years to run, and bearing annual
interest, payable on the first day of january and
July, in the City Of New Yofk, at the rate of
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Six orders isued this year have not been
| presented for payment. They amount to
$259,42. JAS. NJ. Cow,
Clerk of Board of Education.
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$4,000 oa
$500 90
259 ~
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Farm Harness,
Cart and Dray Harness,

A good assortment of Harness, Saddles, Bri-
dies, DC, de-, on hand and for sale cheap.
EE Repairing promptly and carefully done.
JOHN DoSYAL,
Illinois Street, next door east of Bufords Block
may21dtf.
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Total Indebtedness June %, 1867.
Balance in the treasurer's hands,.