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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-16
PROPOSALS.
| IMPROVEMENT OF THE DES MONIES
4 KAPlDs OF THE Mississippi RIVER.
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.
LIMITED STA N Ell az & QEEICn


- i'A NoTIcE III At-r 10 Z coNTRAC AGn1 KS Ill.,
UNITED STAEEs ENGINEER's OFFICE,)
kEoKuK. Iowa, Oct u, 1895 )
s y Of Gs s.
1863 for completing the excavation OF the Prism. aud
for the OF the Des Moines Rapias OF the
ne ya al is to be about 7H miles along, extending
IT. IRON NsshH W ie: Iowa. GO ReSkn9 Iowa The width
900 TO 400 feet IN ana $50 in
material excay ated rom the Pism OF the Canal to be
used IN n building The enbankment The latter
about 800 Ieet from The Iowa shore. Where rock
slope y inches to the mile. The emDank ment TO De
built OF earth clay and rocE; To be ten feet wide
ieet above high water maik with slopes Of II1 base
70 70 S On ths outside, ahd base to vertical
protection 70 be pa teeton tAe outside, feet the
portion OF the above has already been constructed
SAY one ninth the balance, or SO much thereof as
$500 OO-wil pay for is 10 be releG
and every Kind Of work suecHed in the prooossi Is
to be done aad bid will be considered that not
A printed copy Of this advertisement must be
The Government reserves the right to reject any
Zach bid must contain written or Printed qua
sg6s0 & by wS 81 Rs o with
farm OF guarantee, Will be furnished upon application
The Price or prices IN the contract will be consd
cred as ncinding the expense OF furnishing aii he
roWps] ii i%pem ess @ ana mscSin cry and perform. eT
ing all the work according to the plans and specica
tOns exhibited at the letting.
Fifteen per cent. OF the amount OF any work done
materials furnished the contract price thereof
will be III I'll the whole work which is the
subject OF contrsct shall be entirely completed.
The name or names of the persons proposing must
be written out In ull, With their place OF residence
and Post Office address.
Plans. specifcations, ano all necessary papers
@ Te for s az H e. tniS ooe for heen
Persons proposing 10 contract are requested TO DtSn
and examine the location OF the YORK BEFORE sending IN
their bids.
Pre- posals should be addressed to the undersigned
at KeoRuk, Iowa. and should be endorsef:-'Pro-
pCtRs for work on the Improvement of the Des
n ONES Rapids" - .
Lieutenant Colonel S5th Infantry, Brevet Major.
General U. IS. A.
L. COOPER OVERMAN,
10 30 lot CspIain Corps of Engineers
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-16
SHIPPING.
AExs, LoRILLARD's STEAMSHIP LINE
FOR NEW YORK.

S1Exfe LoRILLARD's STEAMSHIP LINZ
FOR NEW YORK.
From and AFTER this date the rates OF freight by this
line viii be cent? 100 lbs. for heavy goods; four
cents per foot, measurements cent per gallon for
liquids. ships option. One Of the Steamers OF this
Line will leave every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur.
day. Goods received at all times covered piers
All go DIS forwarded by New York agent free OF
charge except carriage.
For further information, apply on the pier 10
sfs6m JOHN +. OIL
s<9EfGA FOR LIVERPOOL AND QUEENS
SAlkxEx oWN.-Inman Line OF Mail STEAMER,
sIs appOlniee 70 sail as iOllows;-
h1MA via HslIisSl, Tuesday, November il.
ofTY OF BALTIMORE, Saturday, November 49,
CITY OF NEW YORK, Tuesday, December /.
IIA ~ rom pRss IsE a EOTIh EysT
u eAILIHe EVERY sATURDAY, ,
FIRST Fs{HSis G4 Il Gold RsE4oe lR Currency
to PSris.,, iS iS 70 70 Ponison Paris
PAssASE BY THE TUEsDAx srESsEa VIA HXIiTix
Pay E ssie inSs In aold. Payable in Currency.
% hye
st. Jonn's. n F.I :, 81 johns PSI n FI a.
by Branch steamer:.1 cam ~. 10y y Branch stesmer
Tickets can be bought here by persons sending FOL
For iarIhef information apply at the Company's
JOHN @. DALE Agent No. Is BROADWAY, N. Y.
No. Al CHE2SN UT street, Philadelphia.
ascSSs~s NEW EXPRESS LINE TO ALEX.
1susAsassze andria GeoTgetown, and Washington
y, wa chesapeake ana Delaware canal with con
nectiOns at Alexandria from the most direct route
lot L nch6urg, Bristol, Knoxville Nashville Dalton
and the southwest.
steamers leave regularly every Saturday ut moor
from !Ie be- frst wharf anG"e Market street.
WM p. CLYDE d CO.,
No, IA North and South Wharyea
J. Il. DAVIDSON, Agent AZ Georgetown.
N ELDRIDGE d Co.. Agents st Alexandria, Vir.
ginia. 81
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26
Grand Jury Report.

To the Honorable District Court of tn,
Second Judicial District, in and for Ormsb.
county, State of Nevada: The Grand jury
for the September Term, 1868, beg leave Il
report as follows: We have carefully con
sidered all matters brought before us, anC
have found the following true bills of indlct
ment: One bill for assault with intent &c
commit murder: one bill for carrying anc
exhibiting deadly weapons. We have L.
nored one bill for carrying and exhibiting
deadly weapons. We have deemed 1t unnc-
cessary to examine the books of the different
county officers at this time, as late Grand
Jury has etfectuaiy performed that duty
We have examined the county buildings,
and find the Jail much in need OF repair about
about the cell doors, requiring some addi-
tional iron bars, staples in walls, and several
new locks. We also learn from the Sheriff
that sufficient bedding and furniture is pro
| vided for but one cell. We would recommend
| that the County Commissioners authorize
the Sheriff to have the necessary locks and
| bedding for the proper security and comfort
of the prisoners.
We find the plastering in the District
Court Room, Senate Chamber, Office Of the
Secretary of State, and State Library in a
very bad condition much Of it having fallen
of, and much more so loose, as to render 1t
unsafe for persons or property during the
occupancy Of the several rooms named. We
would recommend that the plastering be put
in thorough repair, and the District Court
Room and Senate Chamber renovated and
repainted throughout, and the necessary
glazing done.
We regard the leaky condition of the roof
a. the direct cause Of the needed repairs in
the plastering. We find large amount of
debris accumulated in the cutters valleys
OF the roof, which obstructs the leaders, and
prevents the free flow of water, thereby in
creasing the leakage. We think it the I'M
pcrative duty of the County Commissioners
to have the roof made secure. and kept clean;
and believe the annual damage TO the build
ing occasioned by leakage more than sutt-
citnt, if properly expended to repair the
roof. We would respectfully suggest that, in
our opinion, the present roof could be render
ed secure by three coats of asphaltum cement
and coarse sand, put on under competent
direction and could be accomplished al less
expense than any other plan in our knowl-
edge.
We acknowledge the valuable service Of
the District Attorney and return our thanks
to the Sheriff for his kind attention during
our deliberations.
No other matters being brought before us,
we respectfully submit this, our final report.
BENZ Epson, Foreman.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

GEORGE WILKES, in the last New York
Spirit Of the Times, gives his advice to a
friend who wants to "hedge" bets on the
Presidential election a subscriber who
desires to bet on the election of Grant to the
extent of 5000 inquiries Of US whether we
can give him some point on the other side by
which he can safely hedge" in other words,
make some counter bet which will protect his
money. Our friend is too prudent. We
would not advise him to hedge at all, but if
he wants to make his betting nearly 4 sure
thing as possitl', We would advise him, after
laying out out his $1,000 on Grant. to lnves,
about 800 in buying Confederate bonds. He
can secure about $4,000 worth of them for
about the sum we name, and if Seymour and
Blair should be elected they would soon be
worth fifty cents on the dollar"
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

EFFECTS OF SEYHoUR's ELECTIoN.-A
San Francisco merchant, says the Oakland
Transcript, who isnow in New York, says
that if he could see the slightest chance OF
the election Of Seymour, he would buy all
the goods his credit would allow and ship
them to this coast, because, he says, green
backs would fall to such a figure that he
could pay for the goods with very small
sum, and double his money. Such is the
opinion of good fnancier.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

IRISH GIRLS FOR GRASr.-An ntelligen,
Irish girl, says the Nevada Gazette, living
with family in Nevada, has hundred dol
lars that she offers to bet in favor of Grants
carrying California. Upon being told that
she might lose her money, she replied "Oh,
no; I'm sure OF winning. l don't know
much about Colfax, but Grant always wins !;
I'll risk my money on him." Slim chance
for Seymour with the Irish girls against him.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

THE New STAGE TINE, between here and
Reno, will go into operation tomorrow,
when Dyer's stage will leave Carson a,
o'clock p. NJ, aud arrive in Reno at p N.
Passengers can thus secure a nights rest
before taking the cars for Sacramento. See
advertisement Of L. II. Dyer, in the APPEAL
Of this morning.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

NorIcE TO Observation-Disclosures SER
ices will be held at the Masonic Hall on
aturday, to commence at o'clock A. NJ.
he Israelites of Washoc, Genoa and else
h-rc in the vicinity are invited to attend.
J. SHEYER.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

THERE is one Democrat in Goshen, Addi-
son county, VT. He was on the doubtful
list this year, but finally voted for Edwards,
saying " guess I'll do so this time, but
all hi can tkeep me from voting for Grant
and Colfax in November
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

STEPHEN MAssErT, Jeemes Pipes), lee
tured before the Sacramento Library Associ-
alton on Wednesday evening last.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

SENATOR COLE, of California, was in Sac
ramento on Wednesday, and was to leave
for Washington overland on Thursday morn
ing.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-09-26

The Mass MherING OF UNION MEN IN
IRGINIA To-NIGHT-Henry Edgerton is
10 speak in Virginia tonight. His great
5ili'y as debater is not to be questioned.
Probably no stronger man than he-if, in
feed his equals engaged in the canvass
|.pon the Pacific Coast. We urge the Union
sts of Ormsby County to present themselves
b as large numbers as possible at this meet
|ng. 1t will not only afford great gratifca-
ion 70 all who Ike to hear the truths of our
ause spoken with eloquent emphasis and
|Aeked with strong argument, but the fact
bat so distinguished and able speaker has
"me among US places us under some obliga-
aus to pay him the respect due to " vol
nteer in the cause" Let us send up
landSome delegation this afternoon. Hon.
John F. Swift and Hon. Ben. Southland, both
|.o9ucnt and able takers will speak. Let
+ help to swell the volume Of this loyal
|o.hering and assist in giving welcome to
hose able auxillares.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
NEW ADVERTISER NTS.
GREAT
SOUTHERN PREPARATIONS.

THESE Remedies are the result of many years Of
L laborious study, and long bedside experience
IN the South and West, from the golden opin-
ions they have won from the medical profession,
the press and the public, and the unprecedented
demand and universal satisfaction given they have
Immediately become the
STANDARD MEDICINES OF THE AGE.
Being prepared by the medical profession. aRd d.
vested Of all secresy, physicians in all directions
are prescribing them in their practice with the
most satisfactory results.
The editor of the Columbus AIiss.) Sentinel says:
eve have had occasion to use several of the
GREAT SOUTHERN PREPARATIONS in cur
family, AID in every instance they gave entire sat
isfacton.'
The Memphis Daily AppeaI says:
The superiority of the GREAT SOUTHERN
PREPARATIONS Is acknowledged by all who
have tested them, and we ehcerfuly recommend
them to our friends throughout the country"
The Memphis Public Le 7ger says
''The GREAT SOUTHERN PREPARATIONS
prepared and offered by staunch Physicians Of
city, a0A0n5 k10e0 their Remedies give salts
faction, and We cheerfdlly recommend them No.
l Family Medicines"
The Brandon (Biiss.) Republican says:
"The GREAT SOUTHERN PREPARATIONS are
prepared by eminent physicians and sell well in
midst"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
A Substitute for anure.

After making and saving all the manure
that the present general system of farming
in this country renders practicable, there is
sufficient to adequately fertilize but a small
portion of our cultivated land. Farmers
cultivete the largest part Of their crops
without any manure, and those to which
the article is applied rarely receive sufi-
Gent to restore what they Withdraw from
the soil. Successful farming here is based,
at present, on the natural fertility of the
soil, the use ofclover and the laying Of land
down to grass to let it recu2erate. This is
a natural course OF events until a country
becomes densely populated when the de-
mand for varied productions Of the soil
springs up and causes a rotation in the crop
ping; food is consumed near its paf of or
igia, and the manure it makes rturus to
the soil that grew it. When the manufac-
turing aud commercial classes consume the
surplus products of the farm near to it,
there is opportunity for restoring to the
soil by manure all that is distracted from ii
by the crops.
But, in the meantime, what shall take
the place of the manure on the praries of
the West, the fields Of the South and farme
Of the Middle Safes? We answer, thorough
culture Of the soil Every farmer has heard
OF the theory OF Tull. that the soil contained
inexhaustible fertility. and the only thing
needed 10 render it available was minute
division of the particles to admit air, water
and the feeding roots Of plants. He claim
ed that il the culture was thorough enough
crops might be grown continuously OF soil
without exhausting it. Science has reject
ed this theory, and logically shown that soil
thus treated will at length become utterly
exhausted aud barren. But facts are hard
things, and often smash finely constructed
theories, and there is no recorded instance
Of naturally good soil becoming barren IN
der such treatment. On the contrary. ex-
perimenls seem to Indicate that with thor
oueh culture aud continuous cropping the
WELD at first acreases, then falls to Ger
tain standard below which it is not apt to
range. There seems to be an end to ,his
downhill road before II reaches the desert,
S. even passes the region Of moderate av
brace ef0ps.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
Raise Ycnr 90 CO.. and Meat.


We have frequently advocated the idea to
Southern planters and farmers the necessi-
ty of directing their attention 10 the cult
walton OF those products which will enable
them TO live at hcma; that is. that they may
not be compelled to send abroad for their
provisions. In every instance those have
prospered best who have raised their own
grain and meat. In fact, nine cases out Of
ten of the really independent farmers are
such as have pursued this coarse.
We urge the live at home plan. the aban =
donment Of the principle of having our corn
cribs and meat houses beyond the Ohio
river, and we are pleased to observe that
the Southern Farmers are pretty generally
adopting this plan Not only do we see
those thrive best who pursue this course.
but We see that those who have depended
on The Norlhwes, for supplies have been
pouring ealth into the lap. Of an enemy;
they have contributed TO the strength of
those who are crushing us. The farmers
OF tile North and Northwest are thriving
and growing rich. Talk to them of a change
OF administration, and they will ask you WHY
should the administration be changed?-
We are getting rich fast We fud a good
market for our corn and meat, and are tax
ing in more money than ever bsfore.-
Speak Of heavy taxation to them, and they
will reply that they are able to pay such
taxes when they make so much money, and
since they are SO prosperous under the
present administration Of affairs, they are
satisfied and want 10 change.
We must, by destroying their great mar
ket, open their eyes. They must see that
they do not owe their prosperity to the goo
management of the party in power. They
must be made to ee that their thrift is de-
rived from another source, and that a radi-
cal administration has nothing TO do with
it. Let the South Withhold the money that
has been pouring into the Northwest from
this section for corn and meat; let them be-
gin to realize little money pressure, aud
then the heavy taxation and every other bad
feature of this misgoverned country that we
have felt so keenlY, they win begin to feel
too. Not making so much money, they
will not be so we'll able to gu stain so expen-
sive and oppressive government. Then
will those whose minds are barred against
reason, during their prosperity, lave their
convictions reached through their pockets
There are several important ends to be
attained, then, by purcuing the live at home
plan. In the first place, the money realized
from such cotton as is raised outside OF the
productions for subsistence cansbe kept at
home. Being independent, we will mol
have to go ia debt abroad. And our North.
western friends will find they have killed
the goose that was laying them golden eggs
Canton Miss. Mail.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
ENGLISH
FEMALE BITTERS

will Immediately arouse and restore her to health.
Physicians all over the country delighted with
its effects We hold hundreds of letters similar to
the following:
Extract from the Macon (diss.) Beaeon:l
''From the unprecedented sale and demand for
the ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS here, and the
entire satisfaction given, we earnestly recommend
them to all of our lady hiends.'
Mr. F. G. Sinclair of DeKalb, Miss, says:
''Threeo of our physicians are using your remedies
in their practice one Of whom says there is no U
terine tonic equal to your ENGLISH FEMALE
BITTERS."
Messrs. Carpenter q Co., of Hazlehurst, Miss,
March, 1865 says:
ssThe sale of You ENGLISH FEMALE BIT
TIERS is wonderful. Send two dozen by express,
c. 0. D."
Rison & Neal, of Huntsville, Ala, March, 1875:
'.PIease forward by express six dozen ENGLISH
FEMALE BITTERS."
The English Female Bitters are accurately ano
beautifully put up in large bottles, $3.50 per bot
tie or three bottles for So bottle lasting about
two weeks. Shipped to all parts Of the country on
receipt of price. Sold by all druggists.
J. P. DROMGOoLE, Props, Memphis, Tenn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
YOUR SICK WIFE

is rapidly sinking to early grave. Her eyes are
growing dim and her cheeks becoming pale; her
personal charms fading, and she is less talka-
tive; her whole frame is feeble emaciated and ner
vous; the least exercise causes short baathing and
palpitating heart; she has appetite, her head
aches, her feet and hands constantly cold she
is restless, nervous and cross, and everything fails
TO give relief
Do you know what's the matter with your
WIFE OR DAUGHTER
who is thus afflicted Ask her if she is troubled
with any complaint peculiar to her sex. Ask her
s troubled with painful, suppressed or irreg-
@thly Periods; if she has LeUchorrhoea, or
Shlorosis, or Green Sickness, Falling Of
liberation of the Womb, any of
bases produced by an irregular action Of
omE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
REFERENCES IN NASHVILLE;

Gen. " G Harding, Gen. Geo Nancy, Con. Bush
rod Johnson, Col. Juo C Burch, Hon. F B FOgg,
Jno Kirkman, ESQ, A Porter, ESQ, w T Berry
ESQ, a S Lindsley, DR.. 7 "A Atchison, DR.. " A
Cheatham, Rev. " Ellis. Rev. DR.. Bunting, Rev.
G ID Elliott, Prof A b Stark, DR.. W " Berry,
Geo. T. Thompson, Jno. B. johnson, Esq'F.
r FERENcEs IN PuLAsEI:--Rev. f. Z. Hill. Rev.
Geo II. Hunt, Gen Jno- c Brown, Maj. Th0s. NJ
Jones, Maj. B. +. Carter DR.. Z. Edmundson, Thos.
Martin Esq'r., a. Cox Esq'r-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
UNJRLVAEDDi
PURE sEED.WHEAT.

50 that when you raise crop you will have NO
THING BUT WHEAT, and Consequently will raise
three or four bushels more to the acre.
1t cleans Wheat for market WITHOUT WASTE, saw
ing the small grains.
1t w clean tram the o1qf from 500 to zoo BUSH
els ofS'Y heat per day, and cleaner at raining
through than any Fan IN the market.
Itscleans Corn, Oats, Rye, Barley, Millet, limo
thy, Clover, Hemp, Flax, and hungarian Grass
seeds; and if Timothy be mixed with Clover, Mil
let, or hungarian Gie seeds, it viii separate
them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
HIVE YOU A COUGH?

Use Amygdalin Peetoral.
Have you any disease of the Lungsl
Use Amygdalin Poet oral.
Have you Pleurisy or Bronchitis!
Use Amygdalin Pectoral.
Have you Group Hopping Coughs
Use Amygdalin Psctoral.
The pFettiest and best Cough Syrup
Is Amygdalin Pectoral.
The mothers cheap Cough Syrup
Is Amigdalin Peetorall
The Chi!dren's favo1ite
Is Amygda!in Pectoral.
For family use, powerful expectorant. easing
pain aud causig sleep, it has equal.
Price, $1.0O. Sold by all druggists.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18
Farmers, will Pay 2

Grain-dealers will give from twenty-five to hfty
cents more the bushel for foul wheat cleaned on
this Fan.
Millers from One-third to one-haif o
the SCREENINGS, which they would otherwise feed
to their hogs, and from which they can make good
family -four.
Il is considered by the best Millers as far supeTi
to their ordinary Smut-machines because takes
out the smut grains WHOLE, without breaking them.
IT can DC geared to run BY machinery, and every
mill should have one.
The best Farmers, Miiers, Grain dealers and Bus
iness-men, pronounce this Mil a PEFEoT SUCCESS,
and 5aluabe invention which has long been need
ed.
We invite Farmers to bring the worst sample
they have ofany kind of Grain or seeds, and EtOF-
onghL test Ii far MeHnseICes and ask all eDterpYisng
Farmers, Grain-deRlers, and others interested in
this kind ofmachiuery, to give this
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-12-18

By thorough culture We mean any and
all mechanical operations which tend to aid
the roots Of plants in procuring food from
the soil. Il includes undertaking, sub
soiliDg, blowing, narrowing and rolling,
every means, in short. whereby The area Of
soil in which plants grow may be pulveriz-
ed deepened. drained of stagnant water and
rendered porous and lively. On heavy
soils, thorough culture will produce greater
results than on light. for there the earth is
richer. but. VI der ordinary management,
more impervious to the roots Of plants
Let the farmer who cannot make maLdfe
eDoug' to insure large crops resort to thor
Ough culture. and put his soil in such me-
chanical condition that plants may avail
themselves Of all the food it contains. Not
only would the increased production tend
to furnish greater supply of manure. but
the improved condition of the toll would
give more force to the fertilizers chat might
be applied -RuraJ Nea0 Yorker.