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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-01
How 1t Works---The Bondholder and the Poo
Mantle Case of Each Stated by Himself
THE BONDHOLDER.

FROM La crosse DenocraII
THE BoNDHoLDER.
Five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five,
thirty, thirtv-fve, forty, forty-fve, fifty
Fifty thousand dollars in seven-twenty
bonds. Let us see:
.sr $4,000 90
Interest at per cent. in gold. 8
S4 900 90
And in gold That is equal to serea
thousand dollars in greenbacks.
All, this is nice
And there are other bonds. Let me count
over to night, then will cut off the coupons,
and to morrow go to national bank and
draw my interest:
have -twenties. 900 90
sIx-fortles-.... .........-..-.......--o O,UOV w
seven-thlrties ..............-.-....... 5U,Oot o0
ten-forties. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40,0OU 10
Total. 900 90
Here is nice little total of one hundred
and ninety thousand dollars invested in the
rich mans comfort-U nited States bonds
interest payable in gold, and no taxes to pay
on bonds or interest.
Let me figure the interest .
81 Interest in gold, equal to IL per cent.
in greenbacks.. IL
S20, 800 90
Twenty thousand and nine hundred dollars
the poor men of this country are willing to
pay me for living with them
Ha! ha! hal But the national debt is
national blessing
/ like bonds. All of US New England
patriots like bonds. We have no taxes to
pay on them. Not tax. Rather sharp
fighting that was.
Yankees are good at whiting, good at
skinningl
The war was a godsend to me- filed
quotas and speculated in things. / made
money-lots of Invested in bonds-and |
am rich. .sF easas1
Us L own this elegant house. This furniture
was conquered from the cowardfy rebels
These chairs, books, pictures, mirrors-all
this furniture was confscated and shipped
to me ON the sly. ~
.e..e Bully for patriotism!
.a Good morning, bleeding countryi
Long live the enduring people
/ went to no war-not one-not any. 1t
was better game to control legislation-to
figure for scontracts--to pass law that
United States bonds should be exempt from,
tG.ration and that the interest should be
paid in gold. @7ef
Gold is democracy-I detest democracy,
but the gold part of it is worth saving!
Ipay no taxes! EEK
: - Not q tax | sasfiHAs kE2s sAA
love that congress-that good, radical
congress-that gay, festive, and rebel-shout-
ing congress. It protects intellect and puts
the clamps on muscleI q. 1
.54 1t exempts us bondholders from all taxa
m ton. -sa 4 a.s,.ys
I'D The tax collector never botherss me-
Thank the congress, the devil, or somebody,
'-s 1 am not called on to pay taxes. so ssst
r. Let the poor folks, the workingmen, the
soldiers who fought, the farmers Of the west.
and the miners of the farther west paw tax.
es.
New England is cunning! 3
New England is wealthy!
New England is bess-the west and south
are victims
= :; Iglike it. AL of MS bondholders like
The poor people support me in idleness.
They pay the money that makes Amy in
terest. asI .a.8d laa5tfaE I qs9-f :,
They support the army, the navy, the gov
ernment-the negroes, the bond-holders and
asFgf 4ga1;tavs4#
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-01

Among the celebrated Horses to contest are
Cooley, Angelina, Silas Rich, Magma Charta,
Butler, Geo. NJ. Patchen, Moliie, Haphazzard,
Dollie Dutton, Pilot Temple, Taokey, Dixie, Ba-
shaw, Sam kirkwood, and others of less note.
: FiRsT DAY-Premium of 5000 for all Trotting
Stations, mile heats, best in >, tn Harness !;
One hundred and Fifty to first, and Fifty to sec
ond. ~ I'D -.. ...
Same Day-Premium of 500 for all Horses
that never beat 245, mile heats best , in s. to
harness, Seyenty-fye to first and Twenty-Five to
second.
SECOND DAY--Premium of S7Oe, free to all
Trotting Horses, Mares or Geldings, best ) in 5,
to Harness, S50e to FIRST and $200 to second.
Same Day--Premum of SlGe for all Trottin z
Double Teams, mile heats, best in ), SO to first
and Se5 to second. - --s.ry-
THIRD AND LAST DAY-Premiuln of $3.50. free
to all Trotting Horses, Mares Gsdings. that
never beat Pas, mile heats best 5 in s., SI00 to
first and $50 to second. IL.
Same Day-Premiums of $3.50, free to all Trct-
ting Horses, mile heats, best in 5, to Wagon,
800 to first and $50 to second -
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LIVE CHICKENS
Auction Room !

He has erected large pen for live poultry, anG
win keep good stock always on hand.
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Twenty thousand and nine hundred dollars
the poor men of this country are willing to
pay me for living with them.
Ha ha! hal But the national debt is a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-01

Five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty five,
thirty, thirty-fve, forty, forty-fve, fifty
Fifty thousand dollars in seven-twenty
bonds. Let US see:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-01

Interest in gold, equal to | per cent.
in greenbacks IL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-01

REfR fdom
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-01

Here is a nice little total of one hundred
and ninety thousand dollars invested in the
rich mans comfort-United States bonds
interest payable in gold, and no taxes to pay
on bonds or interest.
Let me figure the interest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16
THE FENlAN WAR.

Another General Rising Anticipated.
DUILrS, March Is, 1867
Various indications lead to the apprehension that
another general rising Of the Fenans vii; be attempted
on Sunday next.
Arrest Of Head Centres in Ireland.
DUBLIN, March 14-Evening.
Two Fenan head centres named Burns and Rca have
been arrested in Belfast
Naval Reinforcements from England.
LONDON, March I5-Noon.
Four more vessels of war have sailed for the irish
coast
Fears of a Fcnian Rising in Liverpool.
LONDON, March 15-Noon.
Fears entertained of rising of the Irish in Liver
pool
Committal-of Prison for Trial.
DUBLIN, March 15-Evening
Forty Of the prisoners recently captured have been
committed for trial At Limerick the charge Of high
treason
Archbishop Cullen praises the government for lts
eaemenrJ to the rebels in Ireland.
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In seconding the resolution, asked what they
would think the government put one million Of
frsSh taxation upon them, and whether they thought
600 would rerrcSen the loss which the country
had sustained 0y the Fenian movement He
TONED the case OF English commercial traveller who
Dame expecting bis usual orders amounting to CO 600,
could not too heartily thank the for its
ertious He wished he could believe the movement
less serious than IT s But they had reason 10 think
very unpleasant He expressed his great admiration
saddle on the right horse. condemning not only the
Fenans but those who had encouraged that most inu
rous conspiracy. Mr.. Coltsman next addressed tho
GSund Jury. He said that the objects of the Fenans
were communicates level all ranks OF society and
destroy property. He sorry TO say that the Goa
spiracy far extended than people imagined;
but he trusted that rshmen would see the fruitlessness
OF attempts at rebellion and when they did the nevita
BILE result would be the prosperity welfare and happi
ness OF their country. The resolution passed unani-
mously
letter from Cork states that Michael J. 0'sullivan
national teacher who had been tracked by the police
January, 1860 arrested Saturday at Dom
ughmore station on . charge OF treason felony
Arrests continue to be made from time to time OF
suspicious looking persons who arrive hero from Liver
pool detachment Of the constabuary being constantly
posted at the wharf
young man named Carey was arrested in Fethard on
"Wednesday last by Mr. Monahap, S. l., under a
rant transmitted BY the Lord Lieutenant and conveyed
on the same day to Clonmel Jail. He is charged with
being indicated In the Fenian movement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16
THE STATE CAPITAL.
NEW YORK CITY RAILROAD PROJECTS
Passage Of the Three Tier Bill in the Assem-.
bly, and the Broadway Surface
Bill in the Senate.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Of TINE HERALD.

ALBANY, March Is, 1867.
THE THREE TIER RAILROAD BILL
was called up In the Assembly this forenoon and was
passed by the overwhelming vote Of los TO l. II goes
to the Senate with every prospect OF speedy concur
renee In that branch.
THE PASSAGE OF THE BROADWAY SURFACE BILL IN THE
The Broadway Surface bill, which was ordered to
third reading last night brought up in the Senate
this morning and passed
ATTEMPT TO PASS UNDERGROUND BILL
An effort was made to push through the amended
Underground bill in the Senate to-day. II about
proceed to its final passage when Mr. Lent raised the
nsurmounable technical objection thatat not en-
crossed and IT went over. The mangled remains OF
the original bill patched up that its
friends would hardly recognize It. Among the amend
ton the payment of a commission to vandenburgh.
Wilson and Robinson for their services in promoting
underground railroad
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
The Assembly, II Is sad will agree TO the report
OF the conference committee the Constitutional Con-
venton bill. The consttutonality of the clause per-
init negro suffrage Is strongly doubted Hence APP
prehenson Is felt that the acts of the convention might
be vitiated by future consideration Of this fact.
BETTER REGULATION OF THE INSURANCE INTEREST
The committee have reported Mr. Frears bill for the
adoption OF measures to better regulate insurance
tiers and prevent fires The bill adds to the
present Board Of Fire Commissioners apd recommends
posed Of the presidents OF the insurance companies
Provision Is also be made for the incorporation of the
insurance patrol and tho appointment of metropolitan
fire marshal by the Police Commissioners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16

Yesterday morning distillery in the OF house
on Graham street, near Myrtle avenue, was seized
by the authorities for claimed violation Of the
law The stll Of tho capacity Of hundred and
fifty gallons, and IL said belong to John Conner The
dstllery Of Mr.. Z. Hkcr, in Irving street, Van
Bruna was seized yesterday morning by Inspector
Cocheu and Deputy Collector r. f. Daley.
The seizure was made on tho grounds that
tho owner had made false entries on the books
and falsely branded spirits. Az later hour
the officers discovered lighter al the foot Of sedg
wick street, containing two hundred and sixty .nino
barrels OF illegally branded Western whiskey They
were about to place the vessel under SEIZURE when In
spector Brewer OF New York, appeared on deck and
stated that he had takon possession OF the previous
evening just after II had left the foot Of Eighteenth
street, New York. II appears that the vhiskey came
from q storehouse on the corner OF avenue and
Eighteenth street. Some time during yesterday FIVE
barrels OF spirits found In yard in Clinton street. near
Hamilton avenue, were seized by Deputy collector
Daley No owner could be found.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16
BY THE CABLE TO MARCH Is.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.

The Great Christian Powers at Variance and
Turkey More Vigorous for War.
LONDON, March 14-Evening
II is stated that the European Powers have failed
agree the Eastern question.
Russia demands additional concessions for the Chris
tan subjects OF the Sui tan.
Dispatches from Constantnope state that the Turkish
government is determined to continue the in CANDIDA
and preparing to send ten fresh bataons Of troops
TO the island, under the command OF Hassan Pacha
The United States steamer CanandaiGua
Sailed for Crete.
LONDON, March 15-Evening.
The United States steamer Canandagua has sailed for
the Island of Crete The object Of her mission has not
been dvulged
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THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

Commercial Compliment TO Its Promoters
United States Minister Adams the Rela.
sions with England and the Uses or tho Tele.
graph.
The American Chamber of Commerce in this city gave
grand banquet tonight In honor OF the promoters
u the Atlantic CABLE at which fine gold medals
presented to Cyrus W. Field, Captain Anderson, Mr..
Canning and Mr.. wioughby Smith. The entertain.
msnt splendid affair. The American Minister.
Mr. Adams, and all the leading American merchants OF
Ills city were present
William Raahbone, Esq, presided. The usual loyal
toass given and the health Of the President OF thu
UnIted States was drunk.
Mr. Adams, in reply to highly complimentary toast,
4iscaimed all personal credit for the maintenance Of
peace between England and America, saying that his
course had bssn dictated BY the American government
He thought thas the magnitude Of the relations between
HE two guarantee Of peace Tho
telegraph hoped would strengthen that guarantee and
might ultimately supersede diplomacy and merge the
world into one nation and one language
Mr. Rathbone the CHAIRMAN proposed the health Of
the protector Of the Atlantic cable and his associates
He awarded the highest credit Mr. Field the pro-
jector OF the great undertaking and extoed his pese
severance.
Mr. Field returned thanks for the honor extended to
MIN and said he would be grateful for the valuable
smemoutO reCeiveu.
success OF the cable with the dappointmens the
work had with the past He did justice to all en-
gagged In the great enterprise from the government auho
rifles down to the sailors and worsmen. He said the
listing cables perfect In construction, and could do
1wslve times the amount OF work which offered.
He therefore hoped the tariff messages would DO
reduced that both lines might be kept constantly In
operation. He In favor Of allowing the transmission
~ political intelligence the press both sides OF the
ocean at rates which would enable them to publish the
fan news OF the world every day. He promised
shat the working facilities OF the cables would be
improved and extended In Amerca, and eloquently
Satiated tho future benefits be derived when these
improvements had been completed He concluded by
hoping that the Atlantic cable would be the means Of
osmsntng the friendship Of the two nations that words
Of enmty might never pass between the mother and
child and that their only rivalry would BE- in extending
1hs blessings OF liberty In either hemisphere
Mr.. Fields speech received with the most enthu.
siastic applause.
Captain SIR James Anderson made q speech, In the
eoue Of which be declared that had for the
Axerons Of Mr. Field the cable would never have been
laid.
A speech was also made by Mr. wnloughby smith.
Mr. Canning was unavoidably absent
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The Opening OF the Exhibition.
PARIS, March Is, 1861
The Universal Exposition will be informally opened on
che FIRST day OF April The inaugural ceremonies will
take place ut later day.
Mexican Bonds Advancing.
There has been rise in imperial Mexican bonds, in
Consequence OF rumor tina. they 70 DO converted
Into French three per cent rcnies.
Arrival of French Troops from Mexico.
PARIS, March 10, 1867
The imperial steam transport Nouvcau Monde has
arrived at ST Nazalre with detachment Of French
troops from Mexico and twelve millions Of dollars in
treasure.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16
BY STEAMSHIP TO MARCH 6.

The German mail steamship Hammona, Captain
Ehlers, which left Southampton the 9th OF March,
arrived at this port shortly before twelve o'clock last
night after very quick over tho Atlantic landing
our files With details .! sr cable dispatches TO the day
OF sailing. 1880 .sc; 1T
most scandalous case occupied the Judge Of the
h'vores Court in London. The plaintiff is army
ocer and man Of large means, and tho correspondent
is also officer possessed Of much property Damages
were laid at 100000 The jury having heard the evil
dence adduced to the conclusion that 900
not too much In the way Of penalty to infct upon
man who had behaved in such manner AZ it sworn
the correspondent had done. $500.
The death Of William Thompson the Maori chief one
Of the most remarkable men that any native race has
ever produced, Is announced he fought in the Wal.
kato war; and fought with skill and CALAMITY He con-
Quoted military operations in q which excited
the ungrudsing admiration Of General Cameron of the
British army and he averred that he took up arms not
because he hated the English was nimica to the rule
Of the Queen but to defend the right OF his people to
their land and TO prevent the extinction Of their ma
tional life.
telegram from Toulon speaks Of a fearful hurricane
in the Gulf Of Lyons. The famous French ironclad
Couronne was wrecked tho Hy6res islands, and
several Of her crew pershed
DR. Simson has been elected Speaker Of the North
German Parliament He received l27 votes.
conference OF delegates from the principal trades
unions Of the kingdom opened in St. Martins Hail.
London The object Of the conference was mainly TO
consider the recent decision OF the Court OF Queen s
Bench in reference 10 trades societies. and further
make arr angements for the production OF competent
witnesses before the royal commission trades unons
Mr. George Potter called the CHAIR The proceed
ings chiefly of an Introductory character II
mentioned, however, by speaker, Mr. Mcdonald
that he had heard that the Trades Unions Commission
was 70 conduct its inquiry with closed DOORS and that
this statement elected marks Of strong disapproval
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

VALENCIA, ireland, March IA, 1867
The steamship Delaware, from Philadelphia via Nor
folk, arrived in this bay tais morning out of coal.
LIVERPOOL, March IA, 1867.
The steamship Hclvetia from New York, has arrived
out.
LIVERPOOL, March 5-Evcning
The steamships City Of New York, from New York
I'd instant, and Tripoli, from New York February 81
touched at Queenstown last night and reached this port
this evening
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Fashions.
SEE ). W. BRlDLEY's
NEW EMPRESS INVISIBLE TRAIL
IN THE
CELEBRATED DUPLEX ELLIPTIC
OR DOUBLE SPRING SKIRTS

The most GRACEFUL and ELEGANT SKIRTS made.
ALSO, all the FASHIONABLE SHAPES in the pride
OF THE WORLD "PARIS TRAIL and all OTHERS
Of our POPULAR STYLES. See PARTICULARS in the
FASHION MAGAZINES.
FOR SALE IN ali FIRST CLASS STORES in the UNI
TED STATES and MANY OTHER COUNTRIES. A
WHOLESALE BY the Exclusive Manufacturers and sols
owners of PATENT
VESTS, BRADLEY CARY.
81 Chambers and 10 and 81 Reade streets. N. r,
ALSO, AT WHOLESALE BY LEADING JOBBERS-
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TO rHE EDITOR OF TIE HEaaln.

.Ngw YORK. March TO- 1867.
Your Bridgeport correspondent reports me to have
said In the speech I made In that place Monday
evening last thai had TO become rebel 10 save my
life. This is doubtless uninentonsll beg
your permission to correct always doubted the policy
and tho practcablty Of secession but nevor The right
and notwith standing opposed az political PROPOSE.
ton, accepted u us assumed TACT DO not desire
the correction to prevent being msundcrstood AZ tnc
South. NY Southern friends knew the instant they read
II that 10 be understood but there are
az the North In both political parties many large minded
and nagnanmous men who understand how natural II
for the most ardent Union men 10 Tie quarrel 70
have become instncvey equally ardent rebels In the
hgh and the good opinion OF such could not feel
deserved II were contemplate enough 10 admit that
was reluctant 20 do that which was the result OF in
had one spark OF natures FIRE in H. Respectfully,
ANDREW II. II. DAWSON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS N PENNSYLVANIA

HARRISBURG March Is, 1867.
The municipal election to-day resulted in the usual
majority for the democratA A snail vsts wss cast
ERR March Is, 1857.
The municipal election to-day resulted In The election
OF Mr. Noble, Independent and improvement candidate
BY q majority Of sl3 over the antimprovemsnt and
regular party candidate Mr.. Cochrane II The largest
majority ever cast IN this city. Both Of We candidates
VerN rOnublicanA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16
CONNECTICUT POLITICS.

The National Union Party In FavOr Of the
Democratic Ticket.
NEW HAVEN, March IS 1851
Tho members OF the National Union Committee met
to-day prepared address TO the electors Con.
the political issues Of the present campaign
Twenty five thousand copies ordered 10 be printed
The address is q powerful document and recommends
the adoption Of the democratic ticket is signed by
J. r. Babcock, +. s. Cleveland and L. f. Pease, Com
mittee, on behaf Of the General National Union Com
mtee The organization embraces many seeding re-
publirnrN
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RUSSIA.
Navigation OF the Baltic.

Navigation OF the Baltic.
Sk PETERSBURG March IA, 1857.
Inc ports In the Baltic closed by ice
Increased Military Preparations.
LONDON, March 15-Evening.
Is reported the Continent that Russia 10 contnu-
Ing 20 mako increased military preparations.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The London Money Market.
LONDON, March 15-Noon
Consols open at Of for money.
United States 1ve-twenties. .................74I
Illinois Central shares
Erie Railway shares. .39k
LONDON. March l5-Eyening.
ConsoIs closed steady at Of for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES
closed at the following quotations.
United States hve-twenes. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. TAX
Illinois Central shares ........... 77z
Erie Railway shares. 39h
The Frankfort B0urse.
LoSpoS, March 15-Noon.
despatch from Frankfort reports that United States
bonds closed there last evening at Tx.
FRASKroRr, March 15-Evening.
United States bonds sold to-day at 77k
The Liverpool Cotton Market.
LIVERPOOL March l5-Noon.
The cotton market In the beginning OF the week expe
renced considerable decline in prices and transactions
were very light; but the market Is gradually recovering
from its depression and the quotations for three days
past show increased rmness and an upward tendency
IN prices The sales OF the week foot up 600 bales
Notwithstanding upands 133Sd.; middIing Or
leans, l3Kd The sales Of the day are estimated at
II, 600 bales
The cotton market has been quite active, and closed
firm at the following authorized quotations :-Middling
uplands, 133Sd middlng Orleans 135ad. The sales Of
the day amount TO II, 600 bales.
Liverpool Breadstuas Market.
IIvERpooI. March 15-Noon.
Corn is selling to day at 3as 3D. per quarter for mixed
Western.
LrvErPooI, March 15-Evening
The market for breadstufis Of all kinds is buoyant
Corn has advancedOo Ais per quarter for mixed West
ern Wheat-Milwaukeo red and amber, lbs. 3D.. per
GENITAL Oats-Amercan and Canadian, 3s. Sd. per 40
lbs. Barley, As Cd. per 60 lbs for American.
Liverpool Provisions Market.
LIVERPOOL March 15-Noon.
The market for provisions is steady and prices are
unchanged.
LIVERPOOL, March 15-Evening.
The market for provisions OF every description is
steady and firm.
Liverpool Produce Market.
LIVERPOOL, March l5-Evening
Linsecd oil Is quoted at ESQ per ton; linseed cakes,
clio S. for thin obong.
Trade Report.
The advices from Manchester March 49, favorable
The market Tor goods and yarns Is firm, with an up
ward tendency in prices.
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NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY, MARCH 16 1867.

question OF the maintenance OF Turkish garrsons In the
Servan forts has been satisfactorily settled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-03-16

A Lecture ON Fepianism. Priestcrnft and
Kinrrrsf vs. Liberty Truth by Rev. CHAs. H. SMyfH
Ara,e Hall go Broadway tomorrow Afternoon, az O'Clock
LAIR aud early.
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