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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

TnE negro suffrage amendment meets an
awful slaughter in Michigan over thirty
thousand majority against it the papers
say. That thirty thousand and about ff
teen thousand more must have been repub
lican votes-whch shows that one-half Of
the republicans Of that State were enemies
TO he change. Indiscrimenate negro suf-
ffage ia humbug Of the first water. The
intelligent masses hold ii in deadly
and consent to accept il on on educa ell ba
sis there will be no white" stricken out
OF he constitutions OF States where white
men govern
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
III OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ELIRAC,
Sentinels for Safety.

There 10 In the blood an Independent faculty Of sen
sation, which gives expression by pain and inham-
nation when foreign matters are present Hence
pain and Inflammation mean eelf protection, and are
ssntinela for the body's safety.
Aid the blood by BRANDRLTH'S PILLS, to take
ont foreign matters (impuritissl and your pain in
nammation and sickness will often be only an anaf
Of few hours.
Miss Cons asdin, Of Reading, schuyler Co., N r..
was cured OF contraction Of the OF over year
standing BY Ices than dollars worth Of BRAND
RETH'S PILLS. The arm was entirely useless for
over year.
Principal Agency, Brandreth House. New York.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
Catarrh Cured for One Dollar.

CYMMKS' CATARRH RECIPE AND MEDICINE.
has nonpiuesed com lstely all previous Meiicsi
Science. II never fails to cure in few weeks the
worst cases Of Catarrh 10 the head or Bronchial
Tubes and lneiPicnt Consumption Illustrations are
properly followed. II 70 guaranteed to do that
splitting and coughing. -raising OF phlegm In the
morning; |. loss Of smell and tsste.-Deafnese. In
cessant blowing Of the nOee--0aensive breath
iissppear under the influence Of thiD new and won-
deriul Medical discovery SIN receiving e. cry dAy
have been cured. Il cured ne persc tly four years
ago. Of the very worst case Of Cafarrh, and Bron-
chial trouble had suffered with for years l know
what IL, and what y Will do Il 10 aleo q prevent
i've. and gives innmedlafc rsliefin colds No pcrs
should b without II 1t r. put mp in packagee with
Mn instrnciions. ana sent TO any address free per
with double the 4 atty. aud sent ai.o free per
nail, on receipt Of 81 IS. Cirrnlrs with Certificates
Of the proof sent on receipt OF hres cent Postage
stamp. Address T.P. SrNMHN
No. ls2 Ia Fulluo Street New York
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

AUTHENTIC DOCUMENTS.

VfcKsHrRa, Mas, Aug. Q, 1868
De. JoiIN buLL-Deas Sir 81 am happy TO state to
you that have nsed your valuable Cedron Htters
with great benefit 10 myself In general debility and
prostraon OF my eystem produced by the unhealthy
and miasmafic influence OF The Mississippi River
around vicksburg. confidently rscommend lis use
to al persons who exposed to unhea thy climates
INV. tOGlE
EXTRACT OF A LETTER EROM
Provinces, Ala, May Is, 1866.
Da. Buu: send you 600 fog CxDRox Br1rrss
please send what II will come to after payjvc
freight to Columbus, Miss. have been troub led
for several yeass with Indigestion have han to take
pis every nxht for ten hscen years; and in Febru
arr, 1864, was attacked with general paralysis /
was con6ne to my for the balance Of the year.
and, In fact, continued in very weak and nervous
c0ndition until scEe two months since, when WAS
put under an operates ,asd yOUf CEDnoM Bfrrse for
treatment. leommenced Improving right away. and
am pretty well rec .ored. Yours. truly,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

Upha1n's Hair Gloss and Cur.
ing Fluid 10 the best Hair-dressing In the world u
imparts beautiful gloes to the Hair. keeps Il In
earl. promotes Its grsWtA. &C Price. % co. bottle
uYnAn's FnscKa3 Anp Prnrfs Bxxpsm removes
Efeceles. Tan. eunourn. Pimpee on The raee, Boft-
ems the skin and Beautines the Compie xion Price
UsnAns AernAA CrsR relieves the most violent
parcxysms OF Asthma In ten minutes, and effects 4
speedy cure Price, - package.
ms JAfAHrsR Ham erAn colcrs the Whiskers
ana Moussachc beautiful black brown. II CON
sirs Of only one preparation. Color VIM mot fade or
wash ont. Only 80 cents Z box
Sold by 3 Q. uPHAM, - South Eixhsn g.. Phra-
eipnia, ana py All druggists Circulars sent Free
Also iOr eAle BY all Drugglsts In Dayennnit
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
LIVE & IL O..

Frank Nnkllerss Leather Pre0ers
vative and Water Proof Oil BlackiIg, for Boots
and Shoes
ness oil Backing, for OilIng Harnesses, Carriage
Tops. &C, ready for uee with directions for using
Fr0Ok NIllersS Polish Dtl Blacks
snG. For sale gensally in Z. :: snd Candas;
Frank Miller y Co.. 1sA 70 Cedar st.,
New York. Sold by n. b. EVANS d co.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

LIN Ruess Alnbns err Cream
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HARMLESS COS
METic IN THE WORLD
II viii not injure the most Delicate Skin
IL presence the face cannot be detected; Il can
be removed oaly by washing. and when renewed
vi leave th= sk . softer smoother aud whittier than
before RI eradesses every deterioration of the face
whether ea1sed by exposure % III. wether, by dis
eese, and bestnvs upon all e -cs the
RADIANT COMPLEXION OF THE YOUTH.
single tfsal proves sll these statements.
And the entiro saftg with whlSh Il can DO used
makes IL success complete.
" Ask for La Rue's.--see that name Of La
Rue Co., s blown In the bottle, trade msrk
at the top IL the front LABEL Sold By all Druggists
and Fancy Goods Dealers. Price One Dollar per
both CHURCH 3 FLINT. Proprietors,
Hartford, Conn.
&C. Wslls = o.. Mew York Geo, q. Goodwin
q Co., Boston. Mass, Wholesale Agents.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
CHICAGO
TR ABE

Tho mercantile houses whose cards
compose this column are carefully selected
tom the leading firms in Chicago as those
whose extensive operations and widespread
rsp,,tation entitle them to the first rank in
commerce. The business cards of these
Establishments in their several trades have
teen classified in alphabetical order, form
no comprehensive synopsis of business
i inf upon which our merchants
an rely.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
TO wOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS.
WOODEN MACHINERY
CG.E.VEl.AyD 4 BAeaE1,T.

JUNCTION SHOP. WORCESTER, MASS,
Manufacture Wooden Machinery OF Superior Quality,
combating al tho valuable improvements I'm this
eoun ~, and many from Europe, and IN style and
nnish not surpassed by any. We continue to bald
Carding Machines, wi b Iron or Wood FIR mes Pat
ent Spinning Jacks Yarn Twisters, with any mum
Der Of Spindes desired, with Single Double CYL
inders, from entirely new and much improved pat
terms Yarn Spoilers and Dressing Machinery.
All kinds OF Cloth Finishing Machi cry, including
Shears broad and narrow Gigs. donblc and Single
acting; double &C ing Brushing Machines, Falling
Mills, Wash Mills, Pa'ent Cloth Dryers, Hydrosatc
and Screw Preesee. New machinery for Velvet, Pc.
tcrscham and Whitney nnish Cloth Winding and
Measuring Machines, etc. Wool Pickefs, Dustcfs.
Willowers, Patent Hydro Extractore, Of new and
Improved plan; Wool Dryers. band Machines. Bob
bin winder., Card Grinders, Turnisg Res,s, Plate
Heaters, etc. Also Machinery CAstiDgs. Mil Gear
ing, Hangers. Pucys and shafting, etc.
Our machines arc In eubstan'ial and superior iron
france. when preferred, but wood frames will be
furnished q low price when called for, and war
ranted to be equal In every rcspsct 70 any machines
made In the United Statee.
In addition TO the above named machines Of our
own make, We are prc pared to furnish Ofomptons
IOoms, Parks 4 Wooleons Shears, Steel Ring Bur
Machines and Bur Pfcker, Card Clothing, and man
ufacturea dndings generally. 1t makers lowest price
and can furnish our customers with machinery for
wOollsn Mills complete, ith prOmptness. and at -
favorable pYjc@o a. any other builders.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

romm;ttee. stated the sssessmsnt Yer cx-
oou' ~ r. enc dollar and . quarter TO
ps".e ,,., Rs
ea go, me-. rsrort read by Miss hobart, IN
-,;.,, nearly every speaker came in for
share.
at zap. NJ. to hear lecture by Judge Dill
Ion.
THURSDAY MORNING.
The chairman being absent, Mr. Rose,
Vice President, occupied the chair, and
called the meeting to order. Opening ex-
ercises conducted by Rev. Mr.. Challen.
After music, . report wss presented by
Mr.. VIM. 6sndeyson d of Teaching
Fractiona-Common and Dec NAL
CIR. Gallagher came in and took The
chsir.)
Discussion on subject Of report.
Mr.. Baker wsuld retain the spirit Of The
rules Of the lsxt besk, bnt would had the
pupil up to . clear understanding Of the
sutjsss, end let him snsks his own role"
Mr.. Pafkhurst thought the text book rules
could mot usually b improved, end should
Be- relied upos. Nissss P. Sehs6sN and L
Allen gave instances Of pupils making their
swn rules, and improving-in. copcisssses
ard clsasness --upcn those given IA The text
beok
Prof. Piper asksd "whsss Does the black
board come 10 p Mr.. Gallagher called Mr..
Rose 70 the chair, snd Joined in the discus
sion. He commended that, Is many Of the
very greatest mathematicians had never
ussd the black board, IL was not indipensa-
ble--if indeed useful-in teaching mathe-
matics. Then came lesson in compost
ton by Mr.. Bemis. Subject-"The SOUR
REL" His manner OF presenting the subject
invited one Of the liveicst discussions Of the
Institute.
A "Picture Story" was distributed among
| the teachers to DO interpreted in words
| The result was an amusing variety Of
sketches, humorous and serious, prose and
poetry-rspreseniing m exciting chase and
| capture, etc. A discussion arose hero on
tho method Of presenting the report, il
which there was considerable difference o.
opinion Mr.. Bemis claimed his fell hou,
for his report, and the chair sustained hi.
claim.
After recess, Mr.. Gallagher returned t.
the chair.
Music-By Miss Oliver.
A most beautiful and instructive essay
more fowsry, perhaps, than practical. Val
read By Mrs. 7. +. n. Garry: Subject
1.-THE Teacher an Architect"
Report by Miss n Middlston--"Msshot
Of Teaching Orthosraphy."
The report presented . variety Of meth
eds. to keep up the pupils interest, and q,
the word and its form ia the memory, an,
maintainsd that the definition Of the wore
should 20 with OF before the spelling. Mr.
Rose coneurred on this latter point. Mr.
Hamil questioned the propris'y of insisting
upon this. thought it would retard the prog
ress Of the pupils.
After some farther diseussion and som
remarks, BY Rev. n. Chsllen, an adjourn
msnt was had.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
Lam y. 011 lsrn,a q lars.

4ALl, kIMBARK d &C., importers and Desefst
" iron, Steel. Nails and Heavy Hardware. so, SIAN
% Michigan Avenue
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
nR TORTA&

Celebrated Vsnetian Lini,nent.
Whoss Wuaassful cares. sars anA instautAneous &C
tiuu. in esses Of Chroaic Rheanatiom, Head ache,
Tooehaehe, Cats, Durns, Colic, Cramps, Dysentery.
ETC., have ast0niahed the the civilized world It's
new catch penny but IN article that asstood the
tastof twooay yoass. The ENORMOUS sale and rapid
y increasing demand IL at once the surest evidence
Of its usefuness and popularity. Try It and be con
vinced. No family should be without bottle 10 the
houee hundseds u dollars, and many hours OF SUIT
fering MAJ be saved by its timely Collie Cramp.
and Qysentery yield 1t TO It's psncurativc prop
critics. 1t u perfectly innocent aud be given 10
the Oldest person or youngest child. No matter II
you have no confidence in Patent Medicines this
and you viii he eure 20 hny again and rec mmcnd II
10 your friends. Humid eds of Physicians recon-
mend It In their practice. None genuine unless
signed, 80. l. Tobias" Price 30 cents per bottle =
Sold by ~ Druggists. Depot. 81 cortlandt St ny
Fifty Thousand Heads
now clothed with masses Of rich black ard brown
hair. would II they were unfortunately CUT OFF
form supply Of CHRIsTADoRO'S DYE, begin to
TURN WHITE,
red, sandy hnd gTay. Manhood and beauty. with the
one defect in their personal appearance reedied by
CHRISTADORO'S HAIR DYE.
rejoice In their good fortune. and recommended II
70 all who require perfeetdye. Manufactured by
J. CHRlSTADORO. 6s Maidon Lane, New York
Sold by all Druggists Applied by all Hair Dresser-
4
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

A Fr. WAYNE dispatch says arrange
ments for the consolidation Of the lows, H.
linois and Indiana Divisions Of the Ameri-
can Central Railway we're contaminated at
. meeting Of the Board Of Directors Of the
above divisions in that city on Sturdy
The new organization is to be called the
american Central Railway" 1t extends
from IT. Wayne, its eastern terminus, il
airline direction, to Omaha, distance of
about five hundred and eighty i've miles,
shortening the present route from New
York to Omaha by one hundred and forty
miles. Work will be commenced imme-
diately and pushed forward as fast as pos
able, and its completion will make one Of
the greatest railway lines in America
Judge Thompson, Of Illinois, will bs elected
President.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

HAAS. sEoD. "a. d s'1ar.,.
rom ,anes AAeee.

kkl BRofHER HIS, Gaps aud Furs, Mill
" ns'y and Straw Goods Buffalo Robes and Buci
food Umbrellas, Parnsois, etc, "a and 66 Michga.
Avel4e
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

nLAlR, DENsMORk & CO, Commission Msr-
d chants, 1865 Washington street Flonr, Grain, Pro-
visions. &c.
/ INpRN s. TEED. General Produce Commission
i Merchants, Office, Mercantile Ba.ldlng, 1i6 La
sale street.
nIxLEY, HALL q klNSEY. Wool Commission
r Nrrch ,nts "a, IS and IS Michigan Avenue. cor
ner Lake street. Chicago.
UNDERWOOD Il CO., Commission Merchants in
VI flour, Grain, Seeds, Pork. Lard. Beef. Tailow,
&c Office 100 Madison street
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
Fairl,ss n Ms SCALES.
larOs.erle..

EAi, AlLEN u co WnolessI- Grocers. Orders
v fron country merchants promptly nicd and n the
loves prices - and ~ Randolph street.
cSkliNG lOA IL DREa STIR (Successors TO H.
: NJ. hompsen9 holesalc t,Focvrs, ia and ll6 >
"atet street. Cqicaeo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

In the darkest days Of the Atlanta Tsle-
graph enterprise, . friend of Cyrus W.
Field bought ten thousand dollars Of stock
for ten dollar bill. This investor came to
Mr.. Field to ask him whether his purchase
was worth anything. Field offered to take
the stock 1t . considerable advance. well,
but what Dc zen adsiss me to do. Mr..
Field :" ''Taks your stock home" was the
reply, flock il up in your safe, and never
look ct II, nor think Of IL, till you come to
me for your dividends on it," That man 10
now receiving on his investment Of $40,
$500 per annum in gold.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
e,n,c.co lead = nd 1Dl1 - 0rI1.

Il Wrought and Cast Iron for buildings, bridges,
etc bank vaults. doors. shutters, grating. Iron rail-
fn1
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

Cr0ckery mad Glassware.
npRLEY & rYRRELL, Importers and Jobbefs o.
d China, Glass. and Earthen Ware, No. IS Lake
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

Alleged Fenian Consriracy with
Considerations Throughout ne
D0mfnfOn-The AssnssIm N"s
Dssccvered-Rewm One
Public Excitement I'm Cnnaou'
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
Gbry Good -.

noWEN. WHITMAN d WISSLOw. Wholesale
D Dr. Goods, Woolens and Notions. Is and u Ran
dolph street. large stock and ow prices
NALg Il VAN WICK. Deale-s in Dry Goods, w ool-
u en-. and Notions at Whoe< ale. Stock well ae-
iccted AZ sold at bottom prizes. 90 Lake street.
eOHs Y. FAkWELL g co, Dry Goods, Notions,
J Wealens "A Wabash Aveale. Keen larger stock
and q cheaper than any OTHER house West.
G. JACKSON & CO, Wholesale Dress Goods,
- White Goods. Notions, Hoeiery, Woolsns, Fur
nshirs Goods. Ac., SO and 81 Wabash Avenue.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
Com mission.

uoljsi, BROS l. CO MANUFACTURERS and Whole.
I sal Dealers in Mems and Boys Clothing, IS and
100 Michigan Avenue.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

sLOCuM& CO., Glassware, Chandeliers, ETC.,
6s ioI sale AT close 1gues. At 1Ss Clark street.
l.asm Der. easA, Planning, &c.
NEWMAN, LEWIS q sUAWALr, Planning Mill.
~ sash and DoOr Factoy. and Lumber Yard, Car
goes locked, and ordes filled. Corner 18th and
Lumber streets, r. o Boz 5,sx9
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10
Mochinery,

NoRTn-wEsTN MFG CO., Engines, Pumps,
~ wrought Iron Pipe. Mallesble Iron Castings,
steam Warming Apparatus, 10 y. Jefierson street.
eALWoHIH, TWOhId FURSE, Iron Pipe and
~ Fittings, Steam Boiers, fnmpe and GuaRes,
bcithQ, steam Wa ming Apparatus 220 Lake street
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

srug MONITOR makes more and better brcks
viii given power, wi, b less break downs, than any
othcr Machine, A J. Knisely, 1872 Madison street
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

agraculsaral implements.
.,r.,x JJnBY HITCHCOCK, Jobbcrs in Az
b"nl,n,.i I'm plsnsnss, Tniwble ekcins, Sal Irons
!. ION Nakers' Wood stock. ISL 9. Water street
-..pr AkTEN & CO., 1888 80. Water Street, Flour
Ausrts crocers' Paper Bags, Seamless Gran Bags
s,,nsy Bariap. Wool. Ham and Salt eacks.
aSnnkers.
nSr PRESTON . KHAN. ~ Clark street. 1ank.
and Dealers In 0overnment Secuftties, Land
w.rrsnts. Land script and Pacidc Railroad Bonds.
-.,ei.iag a~a 18ss Ober laOsns.
IfocK 4 WHEELER Rubber ana Leather Bel
y prurvists and stafoncrs' Articles, and all
p,,ssr Goods, 1is Lake Street.
-r,ssR CLOTHING co, IF. NJ. & " N shepard
Ru,nafactarc sill descriptions Of HEAVY and Fancy
- floods, Hose ana Betting, Stationery and
M goods. So Lake street.
Hooks.
-oNtINsos BROS. Publishers and Booksellers,
I sa ave st furnish Sunday School Libraries on
,'he,. ierms Catalogues OF S. $. publications fur
nsheA
gSoOis and ShOes.
.rsrtN. CLAPP & CO, wholes ale Dealers and
q Issbels in Boots aud Shoes. Large aud well se
80 sock at bottom prices IS Michigan avenue
-u.ygERLIN, SMITH q MOORE, Manufacturers
n an Jobbers OF Boots and shoes, 60 and O. Mich
Gan Asenuc
HENDERSON b CO, Manufacturers and
L. JsaSers OF Boots and Shoes, 10 i II Randolph
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

i-iygR. PAGE & HOYNE, Blank Book Manufsc-
tuIs % iss sao Lake = Il
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

Chicago Lead and Oil ~ orks.
x ". BLATCHFORD & CO. Manufacturers Of
e Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead. Bar Lead. Pig Lead, Lin
seed oil raw ana boiled. 70 North Clinton street
Gtoin.. cRs-imeres, &c.
uiABAII. hTEVENs & CO.. Wholesale Cloth
n House. 20 tsaudolph street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

enAsx, HANFsRD 4 co., III . Water street.,
- headquarters for OLE Psints varnieh, Glass and
Axie Gresse ProprietorsetHr co. White Lead.
AM1 IAN Il CO. sell Paints, OILS. Narnishes
and window Glass. cheaper than any house In the
Nostnweet. so to 30 south Water street.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-24
sATuRDAY, Aug. 21-P. n.

Gold opened at IA, sold at l43I0l44t, closing hrm
at quotations. The clearings at the Gold Exchange
Bank were t74O9OOO and the balances q, ,s44 6S6 90
The shipments of specie for the week were $oiSSSS
previously reported t6S total since JAM 1865
s63 767 O63 same time 1867, $S9,S5l OOl same tIne
1866, $53, ,0S9; same time, 1865, 1887, 7S
Government bonds opened steady with All improve
ment in prices on the 5-2Os of '62 aud old OOs' The
amount of business was small and at the close prices
were firm on the export bonds and weak on the
new 5-2Os Tennessee bonds dull, with sales OF
ex-coupons at CAL and new bonds at g. North caro-
lima and Virginia bonds were steady. Railway bonds
were firm. Delaware and Hudson Declined 10 i@'
Cary Improvement sold at 1T. Canton sold q. 80
Express shares opened firm, Adams selling at 1l but
at the close declined 10 60 American ssld al A. Ia
eife Mail was in request at lOO0lOOl and was spar
ingly offered. Western Union Telegraph was hrIn az
S4i. Railway shares opened steady with an improve
meDt OF iai Der cent at the First BoaSd' Erie was
New-York tribune., 1868-08-24

worthy means Of communication, which must COM
manH there, as everywhere else the communications
of the Government of business and OF social NE es
pecially In China She has no postal system ana
her only means now OF communicating lhIOrmauoh Is
by courier on land and by steamers on water
The Western World knows that China a very
large country, in the main densely peopied Dut
few yet realize that she contains more than tnIu
of the human race. The latest returns made 10 heI
central authorities for taxing purposes by the local
magistrates make her population -Four Hundred and
Fourteen Millions, and this is more likely TO be under
than over the actual aggregate Nearly all of these
who are over ten years old not only but do read
and write Her civilization is peculiar but her liter
ature is as extensive that Of Europe. China is
q land of teachers and traders and the latter are
exceedingly quick to avail themselves OF every prof
fered facility for procuring early inbOrmaton. 1t is
observed in California that the Chinese make great
use of the telegraph though it there transmits mes
sages in English alone. To-day, great numbers OF
feet steamers are owned by Chinese merchants and
used by them exclusively for the Transmission OF
early intelligence If the telegraph we propose con
Meeting AZ their great seapOrs, were now IN exist
ence it is believed that its business would pay Its cost
within the first two years Of its successful operaon
and would steadily increase thereafter
HOenttfpflSc COIuIlcuuS ltntIl 40 III
remuneratve to capitalists and to our whole people,
1t is of vast national Importance commercially, po-
ltically, and evangelically.
Shares Of this Company, to a limited number may
be obtained at $50 each $40 payable down. $l5 on the
lst Of November and s25 payable in monthly Install
ments Of 81 80 each, commencing December l. 1868,
on application to
Messrs BooxsTAvER. THAYER d SLOssON, No 10
Wall-st. Rew-YOrk.
THE NATIONAL BANK COMMONWEALTH New-fork
Messrs. DRExEL & Co., Philadelphia.
Messrs. J. L. BRowNELL & Co., New-York.
Messrs JAY COOKE 81 Co., Washington, d. c.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Washington, ID. c.
Messrs. G.. D. HEAD and I. II. PERKINS, Boston.
Messrs LEE HIGGIEsOE g. Co., Boston.
The MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, Syracuse, n. I.
The SYRACUSE CITY BANK, Syracuse N. 7.
Messrs. CHAs f. CHASE d Co, Baltimore, Md.
Nessrs. DoEAHoE, KELLY d Co., San Francisco,
Cal
W. R. HIGBY, esq, Pequonnock National Bank,
Bridgeport, Conn.
H. H. ORMsBEE, Manufacturers Ins. Company,
Providence, II. l.
W. H. MORSE American Express Company Schen-
ectady n. Y.
And at the Office Of the Company,
Nos. % and 25 Nassau-st., New York.