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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
BOB SMITH.
la st year.

This notorious individual formerly res.
idens of this city, has been nominated by the
radicals of Chicago for Judge Of the Record
er's Court, Bob came to this city, from
Ohio, about Is years ago, flaming
democrat and very poor lawyer. The
democrats made him city clerk, but he
wanted something better, and in ord.
er to get it he turned his coat and went ov-
er to the other side. He failed in getting
anything very lucrative, and went to Chica.
90. There he turned his coat again and
ran for county judge against Judge Brad
we'll, and was awfuliy beaten-beaten a
great deal worse than any other man on the
ticket.
Bob was q violent know nothing. most
bitter hater of all foreigners-especially o.
Irsihmen and catholics The files of the
Chicago republican papers-especially the
German republican paper, will furnish some
highly interesting records of Bob, and show
what republican thought of him then. VIZ
don't think he has improved much since.
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THE rowNsHIp ELEcr1oNs,

In every township in this county the re-
publicans make strict party ticket, every
year, for every town Office, and elect it if they
can. Even in the benighted regions of Bow
ling, Yuma and Coe they never have the
magnanimity to give democrat q chance 70
serve in the smallest town Office, and rarely
chance to serve on the grand or petit Ju.y'
Every place is monopolized, gobbled up W
the Unsuitable greed of radicalism. Inc IN
tolerance, bigotry and sefishness OF 'ha' par
TO krows M limit, and its hate is as reient-
less as the grave. Its followers are bind 70
ove,vtb;pe but the rod of their leaders, who
Ia .bem to their car while they rush the
country into all sorts of extravagances, cor
rnnt;on. indebtedness, taxation and ruin.
Democrats have no other way but to organ
ize and protect their own men, run their own
tickets, stand by their own organization, and
try to bring the recklessness of radicalism to
full stop. And they have, in most towns,
had their tickets and sustained them with
considerable unanimity.
This county is composed Of fifteen towns,
five of which are democratic, five doubtful,
and five radical.
In the first FIVE, Buffalo Prairie, Edgington,
Coal Valley, Rock Island and Hampton, the
democratic party is in the majority, and has
maintained its organization pretty well.
In the next FIVE, Cordova, Canoe Creek,
Black Hawk, Andalusia and Drury, the dem,
ocrats have good organizations and general
ly make brave and gallant effort to win.
Sometimes they succeed in electing part
| of their ticket, sometimes the whole, and by
perseverance they will yet do so in all, thus
| giving the board of supervisors to the demo
Gratis, and exercising healthy control over
the expenditures of the county. They only
lacked of carrying the supervisor IN An
dalusia this year. In all, they made pretty
good fight, and if they will stand by their or
ganization in those FIVE towns, work togeth-
er in harmony and with disinterested zeal,
they will, another year. succeed in making
them democratic towns. When they do that
they will control the board of supervisors
but not before.
In the other FIVE towns, Bowling, Moline,
Yuma, Coe and Port Byron the democrats
have little power to do anything, though we
think they should always have a ticket and
always vote it straight, every one of them.
The democrats deserve credit for their ef.
fort this year-they have maintained their
ground, and if they work with zeal and una
nimity they will yet redeem the county.
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Boots, Shoes, Leather & Findings.

Great Bargains are now being offered at
the..Boot Shoe Leather & Finding Store of
A. j. Swanson, Rock Island H., who has
in store large and complete stock of Boots,
Shoes, Leather and Findings, which he is
offering at wholesale and retail, at prices as
low as can be found in any eastern market.
He continues to make to order, all
kinds of Boots and Shoes of the very best
material and workmanship. Satisfaction in
all cases guaranteed. Also agent for the
Grover L. Baker Sewing Machines. Rooms
second floor, over the store. Sewing, EN-.
Bordering, and Stamping done to order.
A. j. SWANSON.
April f. wewd law.
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Boston PERKINS INSTITUTION AND MASS.

ASYLUM FOR THE BLIND.
Hoff's Malt Extract has proved very salts
factory in the Institution, and in the School
of Feeble Minded youths.
May 10, 1867. ISABELLA NJ HOWARD
FAIRFIELD, CT, May IA, l967.-Mr Den
ison said to me: "By all means order some
of Hof's Malt Extract, fer have recon-
mended it to several. HENRY S. THoRP
SPRING STREET, New York, June, 6. 1867
My daughter has taken Hoffs Malt Elk
tract for Hemorrhage, and my son after re-
covering from Typhus; both with the most
favorable effect. Mrs. TUcHEs.
ESSEX Co., Fort Henry, June 2, 1867
Hoff's Malt Extract has done me good send
one box more. l.. l.. LEE.
OIEAN, Gait. Co., May %. 1S67--Hoff' S
Malt Extract acted like charm in nv
cease, hemorrhage of the lungs.
W. S. Brown
ROCHESTER,, June 2, l867.-Please send
for my wife. who is suffering from weak
lungs, one dozen, etc. A. KNAPP.
FRANKLIN, Pa, June IL, l867.-Send as
soon as possible one box of Hoff7s excellent
Malt Extract Beverage. Fl. COHEN.
TARBoRo, June 10, lS67.-We notice in
the Medical Journal Hoffs Malt Extrac,
highly recommended. JONES & Rowland
Sold by Druggists and Grocers.
o. GRoTJAN, Agent,
Rock Island.
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THE NEW BOARD OF sUPERvIs o Rs.

Cordova-J. L. Perkins, rad.
Canoe Creek-James Hill, rad.
Coe-George Allen, rad.
Zuma-B. B. Joslin, rad.
Port Byron-George W. Woodward, rad.
Hampton-Lucius Wells, dem.
Moline-Hiram F. Sickles, rad.
Rock Islands. B. Stoddard, dem.
{" Jacob Ohlweiler, dem.
Black Hawk-Alex. Owens, rad.
Coal Valley--A. L. Sayre, dem.
Audalusia-Seth R. Buffum, rad.
Edgington-DanielE dgington, dem.
Buffalo Prairie-L. C. Elliott, dem.
Drury-Err Thornton, rad.
democrats and 10 radicals-same as
la at wear
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Rock 1sLASD, April 10.
FLouR-Spring Double Extra, in bbls. $40, 40 nj
Wholesale, and Sill 90 ut retail. Sacks $1,000 at
wholesale. and $Ie,6 NJ retail. Loose 50, 80 al
wholesale and $1,000 1T retail.
WHEAr--No. i, 81, IS. No. ?, $l,75. No 1,65.
CoRN-70a72c
OArs-60a55c for 80 lbs.
RYE, 25al,3
BAHLEY-No. l, 2,0Oa2,25. No. 2, lsO
BEANs-4,00a5 90
SAILS. 35a3 90 per barrel
KERosENE-Wholesale, barrels included, so;
retail roc.
HI6HwINEs-$2,50. ....
OsIoSs-- rs per bush. Onion sets 3.25 per
bushel
PoTArOEs-l,0 90
EGes-121c doI.
BUrrER-very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring IS TO 4Dc.
PouLrRY-Live chickens, 81, 5O.3, 90 per doz.
LARD-l4c per b.
Hoas-For live hogs GAZE. Dressed las, di-
vidng on 200 lbs.
CArrLE-Live weight, common, 3,OOa3, SO.
Prime shipping 4,6os5, so per hundred pounds.
HIDEs-Green Country, 7e; green cured, &c
green calf, l0sl2ic; dry flint, l2al5e; dry salt
ed, 124o. -.
Hay Prairie, sloal2 per ton; Timothy l5,cc
$4,000. @
WooD-Oak S., 90 to 5, SO a cord -
CoAI--At the Coal Valley arr, on the Levse,
coal is sold at Is cents the cost of delivering 20
be added - ID t-a.-'
From teams, in Market Square. at Halls cents.
LME-Port Byron, Sl.4O per Dbl Rock Island
lime $1.25 per bbl - 9
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Use Pain Killer

For Cholera and Bowel Complaints for
Aoils, Cuts, Bruises, Burns and Scaids, Old
Sores, Sprains, Swelling of the Joints, Tooth
ache, Pain in the Face, Neuralgia and
rheumatism, Frosted Feet, Felons, Sore
Throat, Sudden Colds, Coughs, &C.. Use it
TOR any OF these, and you viii never do with
out II. Its success as valuable family
medicine mas induced others to initiate and
counterfeit the Pain Killer to great extent.
Beware of Counterfeits. mch24dwlm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10
READY GLAZED SASH.

TN CONNECTION with my Fleming Min, I
J. have opened a Ware Room for the sale of
PINNED and Glazed Sash, where / will keep con-
stan,Iy on hand all sizes Of these articles, which
can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
be purchased for elsewhere. obtain my Glass
from the manufactures III Pittsburz, thereby
saving the profits which Others must pay who
buy in this market All Builders, Formers, and
others in want of Sash will consult their own in
terest by giving me call before purchasing else
where, as Tam offering unusual inducements for
this trade. a-sl - ]. A. BIDDISoN.
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A PUBLIC NUISANCE.

A poor ferry boat, or poorly managed one,
is about as bad as none at all. The present
one is large enough, and fast enough, bat
there is abundance of room for another Just
like 1t, and that the Poor Heirs do not pur-
chase or charter another, is an outrage
against the public. If the present extor-
TONERS were out of the way, respectable cap
italists would at once take charge of their
positions, and meet the demands of q rapid
ly expanding business, in manner such as
Our people have right to expect. During
almos' the whole of this forenoon, Washing
ton street has been blockaded with teams
from the landing up to Illinois street, wait
ing their turn to be transported across the riy-
er, and we doubt not the same state Of things
exists at Davenport. This delay is a seri-
GUS nuisance, and calls for the loudest in.
dignation against selfish corporation, roll.
ing in wealth, and while filing the letter of
the law, constantly violating the spirit. 1t
cannot be claimed that we have ferry here
We have only half of one, and direct tax
IS being levied on the public for the benefit
OF Spencer, Robinson d Co. Transfers,
with their teams, are now being paid four
dollars per day, or at the rate of forty cents
per hour. On an average through the week,
one hundred and twenty-five teams are de-
layed an hour each, either in waiting for
the ferry, or for their turn to cross. Here
Is direct loss to those who employ them, or
10 the general public, of fifty dollars per day
On the other side of the river, the evil is of
not less aggravated nature, which swells the
loss to one hundred dollars per day, all of
which accrues to the benefit of the Poor
Heirs. This is no idle calculation. as anv
one will realize who takes the trouble n
pass day at the levee. In fact, the lam is
frequently of such character that it is
found necessary to call in the aid Of the city
marshal and policemen to maintain order.
DIX or seven hundred dollars per week is quite
inxurloas tax to levy for the benefit of one
coterie OF poverty stricken martyrs, who are
supposed to follow their avocation merely
out OF respect to the feelings of their deceased
and Pennies ancestors Then the early
hour at which the ferry boat ceases to make
trips is also cause of just complaint. The
fact is, the people are getting tired of this
sort of management, and if they can't com.
pei the Poor Heirs to put another boat on
their line, they will see what relief the next
legislature can grant them to remedy the
miserable state of affairs which now exists.
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Chicago Market.

Teiegraphed TO the ARGUS. o.
CHICAGO, April 10.
Fiour-dull, unchan ged,. choice Minnesota sp
ex held firm.
Whsst-closed firm, shade better, No l spring
2,04a5, No 2 l,s7. T. $40
Corn-steady, closed frmer, s2ia1 No l, 774s
77s new.
Osts-quiet, 57s. ...
Rye dull, steady, l,5sa1 90.
Barley-dull, nominally 2,25a2, 80.
Mess Pork-dull, 1855 straight city brands.
Lard-quiet, firm, 17al7t.
Bulk Meats-shoulders ll3al2 rough sides ia
short rib Is, short clear 10, sweet pd hams l5at
LIVE STOCK.
Hsgs-Ree'd s33. Market steady, strong, Al
9,0ea9, rs choice, fair to medium S,00as, so, com
mon 7,25a75.
Cattle-Rec'd 233. Market active, demand
principally for good second class steers and sold
freely at s,00as, so, light even Pittsburgers ass
IS, no change on common grades. .-t-
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Notice.,

Thankful to the public for the patronage
extended to the City Drug Store during my
ownership thereof, and having sold the same
to my young friend, John Bengston, l do
most respectfully request a continuance of
the same patronage. l am sure that all
business entrusted to him will be faithfully
attended to. SAMUEL HINCKLEY.
Rock Island, April 3, dwtf
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At WadsWorth's

just opened, Ladies Sacques; Cloakings;
Poplns; Embroidered Handkerchiefs; Hem
Stitched Handkherchiefs; Embroidered Ed
gings and insertions; Lace and Linen Col
lars; Guimpure Laces; Kid Gloves; Lisle
Gloves; Ladies Riding Gloves; Dress But
tons, &c.
An entire stock of carpets of very hand
some patterns and at very low prices.
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Telegraphed TO the ARGUS.
New YoRE. April 10.
Flour-dull and dropping at 9,sOal0,3s extrs
state; 9,9Oal3,75 hoop.
Wheat-dull and dropping; inferior No. ]
spring 2.47-
Oorn-more active at 1Sa22 for new mixed
western shoat; 20 old do in store; I6l mixed
Tennessee.
Oats-frmer at s6al for western in store.
Pork-closed heavy at 26,9Oa27, SO for new
mess; 25,7 SAYS for old.
Beef--frm.
Lard--steady at l7sls; latter extreme.
Whiskey-dull and nominal
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Radical newspapers are very much alarm
ed at the rapid increase of catholicity among
the negroes of the south. Radicalism and
puritanism, which are one and the same,
supposes it owns the negroes, body and soul,
and radicalism and puritanism argue that If
the negroes are permitted to become ca'ho-
lies they can't be relied on to keep radical
ism and puritanism in power.
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May Bros.

have Just received the new style of spring
Delaines, Calicos, French and Domestic
Ginghams, Allipacas, &c.
Also full line of Brown and Bleaehed
MusIins which they will sell at the lowest
market price.
Mch2Siw I'm
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ENERGY BRICK.

A TKINSON, MURDOCH CO., win sell
n Brick, delivered, for eight dollars per
thousand, and are prepared to make contract. for
any .smount ct eleven dollars por thousand. in
he van. builders measurement. janTdtf.
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Go to the Best,

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad-
dress lenclosing stampsl the Bryant q STRAIT
ton Commercial College. Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

The radicals are trying hard to crea'e al
impression that fenianism caused the assas'
sination of Thomas Darcy mcdee. We
cannot believe that the fenian organization
is composed of men so stupid as to even en-.
COURAGE sueh an act.
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st. Louis Market.

Photographed to the Argus.
ST.. LouIs, April 10.
Flour-miding grades firm; others dull.
Wheat-slow but unchanged.
Corn-unchange d s9ael.
Osts-unchsnged 70a72.
Barley-unchanged.
Rye-unchanned.
Provisions-euiet and show signs of weakness
Pork-27, 25a27 so.
Bacon-shoulders IsI; clear sides III.
Lard-l7; held higher.
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Odd FellOwa

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, l. O.. O. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at u o'clock PM eHsF
GEoRsE SrockER, N. G..
E. d. SwEESEY, r. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-10

l.. Kiesow wishes TO inform the Ladies
that he has just returned from the East with
very large and attractive Stock of Dry
Goods and Fancy Goods which he has
marked at prices so low that they cannot
fail to suit ALL
Call and see them.
Apl9dltwlt
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Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. l6,R. A. NJ. meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues
days of each month.
--r - j. L. RAMSEY, FL. P.
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FOR SALE.
NOTICE,

A LII PERSONS are cautioned against har-
n boring or trusting my son William, as
shall pay no debts of his contracting
So ELWELL Assay.
Edgngton, April 9. 1865. dxIt.
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cOE ELECTION.


Moderator-A. S. Coe.
Superyisor-GeorgeA Allen.
Town Clerk-Myron Pratt.
Assessor-Hugh Mccall.
Coliector-Albert T. Holllster.
Commr's of Highways-Joseph b. Miller,
Jesse DALEY.
oyERsEER OF HIGHWAYS.
Dist. No. John Moore.
2-Miles Nicholson.
3-Wm. N. johnson.
4-Henry Saddoris.
I" 5-Wesley Kane.
-" 6-Henry Rathburn.
BUFFALO PRAIRIE ELECTION.
Supervisor--L. C. Elliott, dem. 81
VIM. Bruner, rad. rs
Elliott's majority l6
Town Clerk-F. j. Whitney, dem. %
Leonard Manning, rad. IT
Whitney's majority Is
Assessor-H. w. Buffum, dem. 50
Simeon E. Roberts, rad. 70
Buffum's majority ~
Collector--H. B. Potter, dem. 80
S. Brayton, Jr., rad. 80
There being tie, lots were cast, and Mr..
Potter was the lucky man.
Com'r of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fuhr
dem. o.
Robert Kirkman, rad. "a
Fuhr's majority )
ovERsEERs OF HIGHWAYS.
Dist No. l, Samuel Weaverling.
2, A. w. Clough.
3, Stephen Brayton
A, Valentine Fuhr.
p" S, Geo. F. Richards.
6. James McGinnis.
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LOCAL COLUMN.

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged TO
each insertion of articles under this head.
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BRiCk YARD For RENT,

THE UNDERSIGNED have Brick Yard,
l. near the one which they are now using,
which they wish to rent, furnished or unfinished
c. ATKINSON SONS
Rock Island, April 6, diff
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Nj. MARX,

nEUTSCHER ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY AT
II Law and Notary Public. Ofise in Post OF.
doe Block, Rock Island. Illinois.
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FOR SALE,

pUILDING ROCK in any quantity to suit
ID purchasers, at my quarry, on Camden Az
enue. B. DAVENPORT.
mch l9dlm.
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FOR SALE.
DISSOLUTION.
THE HISTORY OF
The War Between the States,

Its Causes. Character, Conduct, and Results,
BY HON. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS.
A book for all sections and all parties. This
absorbinsly interesting book by "sHE GREAT
STATESMAN OF the South, presents the most
complete and impartial analysis of the causes of
the war which has ever appeared from South
rrn pen ; which il treats without party bias, and
with such moderation and ability as TO command
the respect Of all. It should be read by every
body. :. M HARMS,
Illinois Street, Rock Island,
Agent for Rock Island County.
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

COUNTY SUPERISfESDEST's OFFICE,
Rock Island, April 2, 1865.
desire 10 meet a. many tee~hers as can come,
at my ofSee in this city, Friday, 18th init, at
2 p. NJ, to consider the time and place LOT mold
ing a County Teachers institute
W. H. GEST,
apr2dwew. County Superintendent.
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FOR RENT.
FLORAL DECORATIONS.

~ WESTPHALL, ON the north side Of Third
~. Street, Davenport, between Brady and
Perry. has very choice variety Of Plants for
decorating windows. door yards, gardens, &C..
&c, and invites the people of Rock Island to
call and look ct them. aprs1Iw
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-05
MCCLURE & BARRETT,
ON THE LETEE,
(od Store from Milan street,
SHREVEPORT. $3.50. ~

........'.. ~ lot1AA'1A.
TINE subscribers have in store and are now opening
Il of the largest ana Icons
MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF eooDo
ever brought to this market, consisting IN PaI'
smear. Coffee. Flour, Bacon, Lard, Candies,
of all brands,
o'gais-o'D'e''i' Snutf-of different brands,
Box Goods of every description,
''A''7 Ketchups, of all sorts and sizes,
Mackerel-of all descriptions.
wooden and Tin-Ware
of every description.
Rasins,
Preserved Fruits of all kinds,
together with
FULL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS,
Bleached and unbleached Domestics,
Cotton Flannel, bleached and unbleacneo'
Cotton Drilling.
Linseys, Cotton Yarns, wv
Pins Needless and everything else kept IN d ois
soaos sSge assortment of Blankets, of all qualities
Fall and Winter Clothing,
,ar,,a assnrtment of Fan and Winter Clothing, of
the best materials, superior workmanship anu NioS
ses Rac and fancy Cord Cloth and other
Dress Frock, Office and Sac Coats,
Paletots,
Oyercoats
Boat Coats
Blanket Coats,
Monkey Jackets,
Super. Black,
CoId Cashmere,
Cloth, Satnet,
Jeans, Cottonaaes and
every description of Pantal00ns;
Black,
f"n'y' Figured Silk,
Velvet
Cashmere, Marseilles and other kinds of Vests;
Linen and Muslin Shirts,
Flannel Shirts of every kind;
Flannel and Cotton Understands,
Drawers, etc., etc.
Gloves, and every variety OF
| eentlemen's wearing apparel and Furnishing Goods.
| Every description of Plantation Clothing.
Hats, Boots, Shoes, Brosans, Ladies' eaiters'
Misses and childrens Shoes either by the case or
Gentiem r ems sewed Water proof Boots,
M nag'd do do
! Do . do grain do
Do do half-weted Calf Boots,
| Mud Boots Of all qualities and sizes,
Ladies, Caters and Shoes
Children and infants Shoes of every description,
4 fine assortment of Negro Russetts, OF all sizes,
and everything usually found in a large store
Also-A very large and complete assortment of
Hardware, Cutlery, Queensware, Glassware,
Buckets, Tubs Jugs, Rope, Spades, shoVels And
irons Knives and Forks, Sadde-bags
saddIery of all Descriptions,
from Head-stal to Crupper.
Bagging, Rope and Irvine.
The subscribers nvite the attention of purchasers to
their stock and they obgate themselves to sell as 10"
as any other house west of the Mississippi river
| nov221 MCCLURE & BARRETT.
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GREAT INVENTION FOR FIREMEN.-The Mobile Times
nerlps that Bishop Quiulan brought from Paris, on
lis return from the Convocation Rome present
to Fire Company No Z, of Mobile, one of the cele-
brated "respratng apparatus (appareils respira-
torres of NJ Gabert, which has received the highest
premiums from the French English and other foreign
governments.
From the French prospectus illustrated by wood
cut, the Times copies the following description:
The above wood cut, which represents life pre-
server to be used against smoke, is sufficient to
plain the whole apparatus 1t is reservoir of respi
raole air, weighing in all two pounds lone kio,) and
which the fireman carries his back. That reservoir
communicates with his mouth through two small elias
tic tubes which be holds BY slight pressure between
his teeth.
The air contained in the reservoir thus reaches his
lungs without any effort his part and is returned
with equal facility to the reservoir thus enabling him
respirate the same air several times before it be-
comes yitiated.
The time during which he can be supplied varies
between fifteen and thirty minutes, and the fireman
easily finds, from the frequency of respratons, the
time when he prepare his retreat, and then he
may replenish his reservoir aud then return to the
scene of action
The whole apparatus, comprising safety belt and
line, the spectaces,a the nose stopper, and the
alarm whistle, cost only one hundred and twenty
i've francs, (about twenty-five dollars in gold)