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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1868-02-06

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/. 'Itss worthy Sf renAtk chat the Ba4p
Congress can oarrybut none Of fits plaS y
'sbss tss ~, hlllnf otKtd5 Hzeead}s y,
whom these Runpew the6ellv4
throsgh their paEt elected Pssjdsl5
. :ssos4 bx "a. TIM Z
csNt ~ ilaiss - 1ks|s
I. !ypagss isest speuill llsd 81 q. 11a1o1I.
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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1868-02-06
Men of the South, ifyou recall

Men fthe South, ifyou recall
The fields your valor won III vain,
Unchecked the manly tears may fall
Above your heroes slain!
Weep! but remember we had heroes too
AS sadly dear to us Us yours can be to you
Men or the North, whose soma and sires.
Victorious in hundred fights.
Gather no more about your fires
In the cold winter nights;
If some you loved are missing here and
there.
No household at the South but mourns its
vacant chair!
BY all the blood that has been shed,
Let this your long contention cease;
Bury your anger with the dead,
And be again at peace!
So.swith your muskcts resting on the wall,
Your State shall be secure when greatest
Empires fall!
X. ii. STODDARD.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1868-02-06
Wanted-AnOther War.

1t looks as if the New York Tribune
was being egged on by thr Army and
Navy contractors, who made fortunes
from the late civil war, to do what it
can to stir up fresh conflict, so that
"gun contracts" and other fat jobs may
abound. On no other theory can such
language as the following be under
stood: 4.R
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1868-02-06

Jet war no longer lurk behind the mask of
peace
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1868-02-06
Respectfully, your ob't servant,
ALEX II LII SrIrA,,,r

Messrs. Charles Mason, Thomas b. Flor
ence, Henry w. Harrington, Samuel j.
Randall, JamesG. Bcrrctt, Jonah ID. Hoo
2 ver, Cornelius Wendell and William
Finn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
HAWLEY IN FAVOR OF PAYING THE
BONDS IN GOLD.

Mr. Hawley, in mis- speech in Darts Hall,
endeavored to divert the attention of the
people from the infamous proposition OF the
boudholders to repudiate their bargain with
the people by demanding payment OF the
bonds in commodity other than money, but
bis doctrine met with no favor from any con-
siderable number Of the people present. The
bondholders, whose candidate Mr.. Hawley is,
eudeavor to divert attention from the intended
swndle by causing the statement 10 he made
in their uewspapero that the bonds are
not payable yet for fifteen years
The statement is simply not true. The
law creating the fve.twenties provides that
the government may redeem them at any
time after five years from the date of thei
issue, or may permit them to run twenty
years from that date, in its own option. -
The bonds take the name of ''fve.twenties
from this circumstance.
There are something less than $4,000,
100000 of these bonds. They are oil paya
bic in greenbacks.
Something over $50O,OOO,OOo of then
were issued in 1862, and therefore becam
payable in lsG7,--last year.
Nearly an equal amount were issued i
1864, and are therefore payable in 1862
next year.
Another lot, of similar amount, was issue
in 1865 and will therefore be payable il
ls70,-the year after next.
And fourth batch made its entry il
1867, and will therefore be payable in
1872.
All the fye.twenty bonds will be payable
within the next five years They are al
payable in ereenbacks. The democracy
propose to pay them as rapidly as practica
Bile. 1t will be practicable to commence tht
payment at once upon the incoming of a
administration that will not require $3.50
100000 q year to MAINTAIN standing army
and $500 600 year to meet the civi
expenses of q corrupt government: beside
as much more absorbed il stealing by cor
rupt offce-holders.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24


strned bv the secretary of war, it can only
ba IN reduce the pay Of labor correspond
ipoly TO the reduction Of the hours Of labor.
This every laborer could do himself, with
out the aid Of congress A party that
would thus sport with the credulity Of class
who depend upon their daily toll for subsis'
fence, and seek TO make political capital b{
the gross deception of protesting to reward
labor, while it snatehes the bread from i''
dependent children, may in truth be SAID 10
have "stolcn the livery Of Heaven to serve
the devil in" have said the law has been
construed By the war department as 'ol,
gregs expected, as its authors knew II "G"''
be construed. 1t was passed to serve 'nt,i
purposes until after the coming presideItsl
| election. with d preconccrted undorstah'"s
that the executive department OF '.' =
eminent would have to bear the odiuu' ~
giving to the law the construction u was w
| signed TO bear, and thus enaole th''u -
keep up the deception until after the elee'
tion. hy making Andy Johnson tho 7cape.
coat. and fouiiy attempting to STRIKE me
| democratic party over the poweret' ana
PROSTATE body of the president
| II cant win. nv fellow citi1ens-thc AMOR
nj tho country il too intelligent, arscelu..
and watchful, to be imposed upon by sneb
shallow fnesse The only hope OF the ]"
boring and industrial classes must rest n r."
democratic principles, democratic P,ooc"
and democratic success. When abundance,
Of money shall have weakened the power . Of
canitaI tbe fett,r3 Of labor will be broken
and the determinations of the party IN
power. which now Cypress the poor tor the
benefit of the rich, will disappear before tue
| equal laws Of a democratic administration
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
Wants Grant Elected so as to Destroy our
form of Government,

The Boston Pioneer, a radical German
paper, has recently taken strong ground IL
favor Of abolishing the office of President
As means Infringing the public sentiment
of the country up to the point Of demanding
such q change in our form of government &
correspondent Of the Pioneer urges the elec
ton of Gen. Grant. He says:
"Mr. Seymour gentleman of recognized
ability, and who possesses in high degree
the talent of representation, would be very
apt to restore to its former glory and spen
dor the faded mantle of the presidency. He
would for along time make the people relin
guish any idea of abolishing the presidency
1t, therefore, would not be bad policy at all
if all the opponents fthe office of the pres
idency in general would help to elect Gener
al Grant; for it is impossible to find man
in the whole nation who could make that
Office more ridiculous and odious to the PEG.
pie than he would
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
GEN. sINoLErONs EXPORTS FOR PEACE

| TLongh every honest and intelligent man
| .nlz sl;.o. Car S;,oleton
KNOWS Ihat INV '"'y ''J'N' ~"
| eyer had ia view was, pedCe and the tChOte
| ~ ..J ,., ,,,,,, ,oo,la ora an
| I"''' ''''''''' ~
| diabOhCally mean and wicked as TO ceHSWe
| ~. ,.. 3;,,,, ;,,ot ,rb,,f ,,o,,, r1jir1ks and
| "'"' L'' "o''9 ''' e. -
| Mr.. Llhc0M among mem, d'"' MI nm
| colin. Gen. Singleton, and others, who sought
| -. A. -, eli ,bor ,uartad
"a GA .ho Tnfor ros,ored
'"' "" o'yli' 80 ., ,h;,L nr who ala
A. -, y,.,i,,, u . ,,,,. aren't IN
NV =, t!..,.,g, W., aao., ord
- - ,....L n.,ri,oo1r
ilS"''J "''u no -.
c"'' nun II" P'''' .','0' -,,.1,-.-o
LOT uo'us JUST 'A"o''! -,
III co''oOo'"'''" VI '"' P''','''' -
ten o'ngle'o'' !" MS 'P'1'"''' w
from 'he Ne" io'" ''''9"' " 'y'
, aug @9-NV"ey u"'' 'n"' :,
weeks @ue"u Vi '','''j '"' '''.''7 o..
# "Su'no"y, '"''''' - :. A.. -,
i, '"'e' " 'i'o
'''..'! soy .--,.,,.-...,,..-. -.
we were 'lrtu"mF co,H I W a,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
GEN. SINGLETON ON THE EIGHT HOUR
LAW

p;,ht !, ma middle of Gen S;ngleton's
a.. e.,o,.;.,onos,;o, at DARTS
~ e." - ,Ao ona;anoa called ont.
g C,,, ,;,1a on ,ha a;gbt hour law"
.l.la.r.uo,,, .o;, Ia would do 90 before
!, ' l,,a,', t,,, ,na ,,;snnsy;o, or other oues.
.,..,:.1 -, I'D ,bo. ho f,rc ., i
NV ..,. r. a.. ..,,o.h bo ho,bo,obt
"'' ~ u.., ,..a,a O.
h'lSeh al MS oii''Sa'o'' anu ',','
! letter to President Johnson asking nm 10
set aside the order of Gen SchoGed and
,,:u., .,,o ,o,,,1oroas ,r tho Tinted States the
E''0 -, 49,. ...., ,,o.,,d
same wages ~ De'''e ''''' ia" ""' P",'0N'
recognizing the tact that elSht hou'' ~
legal DAYS work on United States Jobs.
T. 80, s;rcIoto,,s ancacb At Coal Val.
,.,,.
ley he alluded 10 the e'gn' n'0' '""' anu,
since his return to this city, we are enabled
, to crafty the Rim Union by an answer to
, tbo r,no,y;,,, which appcurrl in that paper
49,, ,,:l
o' Vho A''n' l"o '"'0' ~
2 Many honest la6oTnE men OF the ElS ,, y,
WosId IKE 10 nave p'n ,,use'o -, ~ no,t
9is 8I n'u. a. Inv" "s n ~o bt S;dn't
~, -,;.,hh.u Lo. bod ;,
we regret .'"' o"' "''S 'D'' '''' '''''
, wait so long ioF an answer, pu' We are "o'
/ enabled to crafty that paper by the follow
, ;.,, .o,,,r. &c car S;,glaton,s remarks OF
,"|3 -. g., VII. -. r,un;.,ol
y "a' PueS'o", Nv D0"' ",''l, 90 '"''' -,
u" by mmseIt' we nope uNe '"'oH VIII o'
e pleased with them. They are rs follows
at must not omit to notice the petty an,
" contemplate fraud of congress, called tn
:. Eight hour law and express my indignG
ton at this the basest and meauest of a
v the receptions yet attempted by that pertic
$50 ious and corrupt body-npon the iaborln
8" men in the employment OF the United State
government.
This ao.called eight hour law-by which il
y authors profess to favor the laboring maj
a is a mere net cast for their votes--and
construed by the officers Of the governmel
m Just as congress intended it shonld be co
" strued, and is vile and cruel fraud upc
ne honest labor.
Gen. Rodman, who has charge of the III
in provements on the Island, where o larl
- force is employed-has received instructio,
from the secretary of war to pay those vi
work eight hours, four ftths only Of Il
ed usual wages. | have read those instru
in tions-and, therefore, speak understanding
on the subject.
If ress had not intended to practice
IN 3ecention n,,on the EMPLOYEES of the cover
in ,,ont .for a,oI;tical effect the law won
Layo boon made clear and plain, and carrie
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
GEN. sIEeLEToNs MEETINGS.

Gen. Singleton returned to this CITY, @iseF
having filed all the appointments made Tor
him in this county. He spoke at l!IlHo''
CITY. on Saturday afternoon, and at Judge
Kistler,s the same evening, at both of which
places he had good meetings. Mr.. Osborn
went with him in the upper end ofthe coan-
ty. and Mr.. Norris in the lower end Inc
General is quite hoarse and fatigued, the
appointments having been made for him to
sneak every afternoon aud evening being
too much for any man. He made his
sneocbes as short as he could with view
of saving. his voice and strength, a few
DAYS rest will restore his voice and strength
and enable him to proceed with his canvass
Of the district. He makes hosts Of friends
wherever he goes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
THE RADICALS WANT VIOLENCE AHp
WAR

The radicals have begun their old bastard
ly tricks in different parts of the country, of
assaulting democratic meetings. They IN.
dertook to break up democratic meeting in
Missouri, which resulted in the death of
three Of their number. At late meeting in
Indiana, the rebel radicals stoned process
sion If ladies md gentlemen, killing one Of
the lsa.es almost instantly. They sto4sd a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
ARE GREENBACKs MONEY :

Mr. Hawley in his speech, and the arti.
cles he writes for the Union, claims that
greenbacks are not money though a radical
congress and radical supreme court have
decided that they are money, lawful money,
aud legal tender in payment Of public and
private debts. Coin is not the currency OF
this country, now, aud cannot be for some
time, without deranging our whole CONNER
and business affairs, and producing incalcu'
liable injury. Coin is simply q commodity
an article Of trade-iust as much as wheat
or cattle, or houses and lands, or anything
else. "But," says one, you can't use
greenbacks III other countries Then buy
coin with them, you want to use your
fnuds abroad. We are not legislatiug for
foreign countries, but for our own for the
peculjar condition in which we find that
radicalism has placed it. The democrats
were opposed to making greenbacks lawful
money. but since it has been done they do
not propose by any unwise or violent lesisla,
ton to suddenly disturb values in this coun.
try. BY and by, when the democrats have
had the management of the finances few
years, greenbacks will be as good in for.
eign countries as bank of England notes are
here-but not until we can pay of large
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24

Hon. W. B. Jones, elected lately on the
republican ticket in the third congressional
district of Alabama, has taken the stump for
Seymour and Blair, and publishes a card to
the chairman of the republican executive
committee declining TO serve as elector for
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
Appointments for Mssurs. PsndlosOn and

srRlNGrtELp, H., Aug. 22.--It is an.
nopncod, by authority Of the democratic
state central committee, that the Hon,
George II. Pendeton will address the people
of this state as foil ows; At Centyalia, on
Sept Is; at Springfield, on Sept. II at
Dixon, on Sept. 10. Each meeting will
commence at O'Clock =. NJ.
/ Gen. FAP. Blair win speak at Chicago
Galesburg, and NATION, during the month o
October. The exact dates are cot fixed blu
due notice viii be given.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24

Grant and Colfax. Thomas Masterson, rep.
reseutative from Lawrence county, has also
declared his intention 70 support Seymour
and Blair.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
nomocratIc National Nominations
TToRATxo SEYMOUR,

For Vice President
Gen. =, r. BLAIR Jr"
Of Missouri.
pppsrpgSrrAL ELECToRs--AT LARGE
John A. McCLERNAND of Sangamon.
TIL. DICKEY, Of LaSalle.
SILAS L. BRYAN, Of Marion.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
EBEN.F. COLBY, of Cook.
RICHARD BISHOP, Of McHenry'
Ell. BUTCHER, of 0gle..
DELOS B. PHELPS, Of Warren
John T. LINDSEY, of Peoria
D A ARMSTRONG, Of Gruudy.
CHARLES BLACK, of Champaign.
JAMES S. EWING, Of Mclean.
SP. SLOPE, of Fulton.
GEORGE H. HOLIDAY, of Macoupin.
WIN. b. ANDERSON, of Jefferson.
EDWARD NJ. WEST, of Madison.
CHARLES BURNETT, of Gallatin.
Democratic State Ticket.
For Governor,
JOHN r. EDEN, of Moultrie Co.
For Lieutenant Governor,
VIM. II. VAN EPPS, Of Lee Co.
For Secretary of State
GUS. VAN HOOREBEKE, of Clinton Co,
For State Treasurer,
JESSE J. PHILLIPS, Of Montgomery Co.
FOR State Auditor,
JOHN r. SHANNON, of Randolph Co.
For Attorney General
n
ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, Of Mclean Co.
Fer Representative in Congress, at Large,
WIN. W. OBRIEN, of Peoria County
For penitentiary Commissioners,
John W. CONNETT, of Cook Co.
WIN. GARRARD, of Lawrence Co.
CALNEH FARLEY, of viii Co.
Democratic County Ticket,
For Representative -47th District;
JOHN McCANDLESS, of Coal Valley.
For Circuit Clerk:
Serg't JACOB ADAMS, Of Black Hawk
For Sheriff:
ELTON c. CHOPPER, of Rock Island
For Coroner
O.B. HUGGINS, of Rock Island.
District Candidates.
For Cougress--ith District:
Gen. JAMES W. SINGLETON, Of Adams
For Senator--2lst District
CHARLES DUNHAM, Of Henry.
For Board Of EqualiIation-2lst District:
JESSE EMERSON, of Bureau,
For Prosecuting Attorney-6th District
CHARLES X, LADD, Of Henry.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
LslEsatss
RATES REDUCED BY STEAMER
TO THE
Rock Island County Fair !!

DY an arrangement made with Capt. 7. J. Blu
ID ford Superintendent Of the Northern Line
Packet Company, the rates for passage to and
from Rock Island and the following named
points, on the steamers Of that Company, during
the week Of the Fair for persons attending the
Fair, from September nth to tho 10Th, inclusive,
will be as follows:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24

Bronze for sale.
A LOT OF VERY SUPERIOR BRONZE is
"A offered for sale at bargain. Call at the
AEGrs Office. aug4dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-24
NOTICE.

Rock Island, April II, 1885. sees
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-22

VHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT ON
the 18th day of May, A. ID. 1868. a warrant
in bankruptcy was issued against the estate of
Andrew s. Allen, of first district, in the conn
~ of williamson and State of Tennessee, who
has been adjudged a bankrupt on his own pc
titiOn; that the payment of any debts
and delivery of any property belonging
to such bankrupt, to him, or for his use.
and transfer OF any property By him arc
forbidden by law that n meeting of the cred
itOrs Of said bankrupt, to prove their debts, and
to choose one or more assignees of his estate,
will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy, to he
holden on the 18th day Of June, A. D. 1863
at IL O'Clock A. NJ. at the Office of the Register
in Bankruptcy. at the Courthouse, in Frank
lin, Tenn, before Alexander S. Bradley. Esq (,
E. R.. GLASC0CK.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-22
RUsINEss NOTICE.

Capt TaoMAs s. HAYS, having purchased an
interest in the UEIoE AND DISPATCH, becomes
from this date one CT its proprietors. The firm
name of the new concern will be JONES, HAYS
& Co., by whom the business of the establish
ment will be continued as heretofore, at the old
stand. corner Church and Cherry streets, oppo-
site the postoffice.
Capt Hays was born and raised in this city
and is well known for his courtesy and amiabiii-
ty as a gentleman, as well as for intelligence,
integrity and promptness as man Of business.
He will have charge Of the business department
Of the Office, and viii be found in our counting
room.
The enur business Of the old firm having
passed into the hands of the new. Capt. Hays
will also settle that, and will give all proper re-
ceipts and acquitanees.
Being fully prepared to do all kinds of print
ing promptly and in the best manner, the new
firm solicit a continuance of the liberal patroR-
age extended TO the old
January IL. 1863.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-22


Robert Thompson & Co, dealers 10 gro
eeries, foreign and domestic liquors' to-
baccos, cigars, etc, etc, present their cara
20 our readers this morning. These gen
tlemen. having been long identified with
the trade Of this city, and fully understand
ing its wants, have purchased stocks com
plete and articles Of The very best quality.
This house may be relied on in every re-
spect. aud we heartily commend them to
the public.
Crunk, Dodson & Go. have a closing sale
Of carpets tomorrow Saturday. morning,
Offering the last chance this season for
these foe carpets at auction bargains.
See list OF bankrupt notices.
The Talisman leaves OF her regular trip
for Cairo, st. Lonis, Memphis, etc, to-mor-
row at p. NJ.
Jacob Them, No 10 North College
street, comes forward this morning with a
large auction sale 20 the trade, Of summer
clothing, hats, hosiery, Hn0as, etc, etc.
Albert g. Seeman offer % the trade, this
morning, large assortment Of dry goods,
clothing, boots, shoes, etc. t.H
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-22
merchants Meeting.

The increasing interest manifested by
our merchants and citizens in the proposed
entertainment TO our Kentucky neighbors,
augurs a revival Of that energy and enter
prise that in days gone by characterized
the business men of our city. The com
mittee Of arrangements reported at the
called meeting yesterday evening, addi-
tional subscriptions, and win doubtless re-
ceive more when il becomes generally
known that none but subscribers will be
admitted Mayor Alden was added 10 the
committee Of reception. A resolution was
adapted requesting the committee Of re
oeplion TO wear badges, which will be fur
nished by application to Mr.. A. p. Beach
The meeting adjourned TO meet on Sat
urday, 3Olh inst, unless sooner called to-
geiher by the chairman.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-22
Hair DIV

Bachelors Hair Dye.-This splendid
Hair Dye is the best in the world, The only
true and perfect Dye-hArmless. reliable. instan-
taAeous. No disappointment. No ridiculous
tints Natural black or brown Remedies the
IN effects of bad Dyes InEigOrates the hair.
leaving it soft and beautiful. The genuine is
signed FiHiam A. Bachelor. All others are
mere limitations, aDd should be avoided. Sold
by all Druggists and Perfumers. Factory 81 Bar
clay street. New York. 81 pa [apr29 ly.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-22
ORR AGENTS.

JOHN W. FAXON, of the Northern Bank
of Tennessee. is our authorized agent at Clarks-
Vile, Tennessee, to receive and receipt for sub
seriptions and advertisements for the UNION ANT
DISPATCH.
s. B. ROZRLL. Of Franklin, is our author
ized agent for Williamson and adjoining eoun-
ties. to receive and receipt for subscriptions to
tho Union AND DISPATCH.
DIR. J. B. MATTHEW'S, Druggist, Odd Eel
lows Hall Building, Woodland street. is oul
authorized Agent to receive and receipt for ad'
yertising and subscriptions in Edge6eld. Orders
delivered To him will be promptly attended to
He will also keep the Daily UNION AND DIS
p TCH on sale.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-22

LOUISVILLE, May 2L--Sales OF 245
hhds. tobacco lugst to wrappers 50 9j(a42.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-22
+. H. French,
w. HI. Harms, r,,,,,;,,s.
J. NJ. HAMILTON,
IL. {. JACKSON,

summer Might Promenade Concerts
A city cotempary, in an article week or
two since. lameniing the dearth of amuse-
ments, in which our citizeus, confined At
home. are compelled &c drag through the
heated term. put forth a suggestion, which
has since been much discussed, and which
we take great pleasure in seconding. IL Is
that an organization Of our musicians Of
whom Nashville can boast as accomplished
A corps Of amateurs and professors as any
city OF iis size in the Union, shall give a
series OF promenade concerts. We give
the proposition ia the words Of our cotem-
porary of the Banner, and trust that our
musical friends will take the matter in
hand Can nothing be done2 We have
in our city at least two associations for the
cultivation Of music. One Of them, We
believe, is known ~ the Orchestral Union,
A society embracing in lie membership
both amateur and professional performers
on instruments, under the direction Of
the veteran George Taylor, than whom,
probahly. none could be found more
competent 10 develop, combine and con
troll whatever of musical ability may be
found among Us. Gaining entrance a
short time ago into one Of their jealously
guarded meetings Tor practice, We were
grati6ed and surprised 81 the excellent
style in which the Overtures by our classical
and most popular composers were rendered.
Could not these gentlemen be induced 10
throw open their doors 10 the public -
rent one OF our large halls and give 4 series
Of promenade concerts, say two or three
nights in every week-issuing tickets Of adj
mission At a nominal price-iusi enough 20
cover expenses and leave them a margin
for contingencies
What could he pleasanier than 20 have
place OF general resort, open two or three
plghia week where everybody oonld meet
everybody, exchange pleasant greetings,
take an ice OF glass Of soda with Your friend
OF sweetheart-pr round all YOU
are tired, and have the whole thing en-
lgencd with choice music What family
i there ia the city oT neighhorhood. thai
would not subscribe a small sum Co hay,
access cor the whole season 70 such pleas
ant gathering The plan Is certainly feast
Die, aud IL oar citizens will cordially en
courage and support such a movement
there is no doubt bat that Il would prov
in every way successful