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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20
DOULTERER'S FRIEND.

nOULTERER'S FRIEND. FL.
- A CERTAIN CURE FOR
- C4APES AND OTHER DISEASES LIN 3.
= CHICKENS AND TURKEYS:
& Certain Preventive of Chicken Cnolora;
Will prevent disease in all kinds OF 1oWl, ana
promote an increase of fat. Read the following:
" Jefferson, Frederick CO., Nc,
e.. July 22d, 1867.
Messrs Clotworthy s. Co.:
Gents-The wonderful cures which have been
made by your Poultcrcrs' Friend cannot 1all TO
interest all who raise poultry. q gentleman OF
this village has boon experimenting on chickens
with the gapcs. He tried your Poulterers,
Friend, according to the directions, and 1T n. nad
tually relieving the chicken at once; since nee
then I have had many calls for it, and j: has
been used extensively with the same result; Ii
is OF incalculable value to all who raise poultry
Rnenectfully. A. SPENCER.
Price 25c per package. ...
CLOTWORTY s. CO., Baltimore.
Also RAT. KILLER, HORSE AND CAI-
TILE POWDERS-the best in USE
For sale by JANNEY y CO., 145' kingg Gg st
And E. S. LEADBEATER & co.
nnv 1G-nm ,..E
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ID EMOVAL TO
~ IoB, KING STREET,
(FRENClrS OLD STAND.)

., and after the first day Of April next, the
~. a vii be found at the above stand,
1jvsr " bero ne viii be pleased to sec his old custom
"ne,u WI a1I Il oil others who may want anything IN
he II ~ WATCh or yEWELRY LINE:
JIG '1or w lg--tf E. S. FLEMING,
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"a
\ 7 ~ -
100 NEW STORE. [Gt
INV ouOIISEKEEPERS' EMPORIUM.

,rho e+tcntion Of housekccpcrs is most respect
c,Il, onIIod n large and we'll selected stock 81
'O''' 0HisiOUISEKEEPING AETICLEs, ~
Of MI descriptions, which wi! be sold st = si's"'I
" Housokeepers viii find Ne ei;9Tme;t !;a 4 GI
WOOD and WILLOW WAKE, i bklLIMN ir:. 49, - !
on6 BIock Tin, Plain and Planished lin and
Tinncd Tin IRON Ware, Fine Table Cutlery, (iscg-
ors' ''s and other Celebrated !lanul"ct9Te5] tLne
Silver Plated Table Ware, (warrsntedJ brg3hes
rli snd Tcather Busters Of eli descriptions, Door
Mats and all other articles usually tound IN IN
frst-class establishment call Is il95S fcS-
poctfully solicited IS: = zoo T;nn n-n t1r s1r,c
next door to D. Appich's Confectionery
r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20
PAPER HANGING

kAEs sGRS EEI2rE ~ aLssE-
WTALL PAPERS,
BORDERS,
FIRE BOARD PRINTS.
WINDOW PAPER
JOHN ?. CLARKE
Hes resumed his business al he old stand,
NO, 159, KING STREET;
HIS PAPER HANGING DEPhEIIhENI
contains as usual the choicest, both,
PLAIN AND DECORATIVE,
of the most celebrated
FRENCH AND AMERICAN MANUFAC,
TURE,
suitable for Parlors, Dining Rooms, Halls, &c
All orders for PAPERING Private Dwelling:
and Public Buildings will be promptly executed
in tho most superior style ct the lowest. prices.
Tho many years experience in this business ;;
makes him confdentin giving satisfaction TO Gil
that may favor him with their patronage'
nh 04-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20
MERCHANT TAILGRS.

4 RNOLD s. FIELD,
~ MERCHANT TAILORS,
No. SO, King ST.,
Keep q large stock Of CLOTHS, CASSl-
MERES. LINENS, VESTINGS and best blue
CLOTHS and DOESKINS, eight and d. dark r
coIors) always on hand; white SILK VEST
TNGS. all Of which we will make to order worry
low. Call and examine our stock
In our CENTS FURNISHING DEPAKI-
MENT you will find the latest styles.
We furnish WHITE SHIRTS as cheap as
can be bought by retail in Philadelphia at the
manufacturers, warranted to fit and wear well
We arc manufacturers Agents for Rich, Ii
ARDS PATENT COMBINED PAPER
COLLAR and BOSOM, a new thing just intro
dueed. Retail dealers can be supplied as cheap
by us as at the factory. Come in and look at
them at No. 49, King street, third door west OF
ROYAL street. 1eD lo-tI
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ALEXANDRIA VA MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 20. 1868
GARNET FURNITURE. Sc.

ESTABLISHED 1923. n
STEPHEN A. GREEN. JAS. 4. GREEN. bsstaa5a
rREEN s. BRO, 1TFEs
" Manufacturers Of HIsEH
PARLOR, DINING ROOM. lIs5
CHAMBER, HALL, OFFICE, ksRA
SCHOOL and CHURCH EaIaa5A
.. FURNITURE, sS@g
Corner of Prince and Fairfax sts.. 3 : y
.. ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
ns- Furniture at wholesale and retail.
Also dealers in Cabinet Makers and Uphol-
sterers' Materials.
fuckers and Wright's celebrated SPRING
BEDS always on hand. 1co - 2l-ly
VIZ NJ. H. MUIR,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
I'LL KINDS OF CABINET FURNlTOhh,
Chairs, Mattresses, Looking Glasses, &c.
COR. KING & ST. ASAPH SITS,
oct Oft ALEXANDRIA, VA5
j. W. MALLS TUos. RIsHIELL. II. F. HCoGE
flames W. MALLS e CO.,
Dealers in
HARDWARE, GLASS, OILS, PANTS,
FELT, PITCH, LAMPS, TIN WARE,
CEMENT, G. PLASTER, LIME,
....- BRUSHES, &C., &c.
Manufacturers of DOORS, SASH FRAMES,
BLINDS, OULDINGS, AND
BRACKETS,
Factory, cor, Queen and Fairfax streets.
Store, 1877, King ST., ALEXANDRIA, Va
ian 9--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20

WILLIAM E. ATWELL,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
No 161 King st, next Milburn's Drug store,
Would announce to his friends and the puDilc
that he is again prepared to attend to AL orders
for work in his line, in his usually Satisfactory
stv1e .....- maI 1o-IA
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yTHE VIRGINIA LAND COMPANY

lNCORPoRATED ACCORDING TO THE
- LAWS OF VIRGINIA, c,n
with authority to own 25 0OOa@cres acre OF land zap, M
ital Stock not less than $4,000, or more than
$loo in shares Of 500 each, for the purpose
buying and selling Ls9d az dtsns to- and inducing
Tand Owners, Capitalists, SC, arc invited to
COOPERATE u S with US, BY subscribing literally in
ton prove profitable, facilitate immigration TO-
and the settlement Of q large area Of uncultlVa,,
ted lands in the State. Tho books are opened
for subscription at the Office of the Company
100, Prince street, Alexandris: n,r,1
.ON' o.,l W. Fl. MARBURY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
-o JOHN S. BARBOUR, Prest.
T. A. BreWis, .... ....... --..
G. F. Suttle Il -.... .........
G. c. Wedderburn, .......
II. B. Sweeny, Directors. e
J.. W. Burke, - -
Andrew Jamieson, ..!
Julius Dienelt, ,o
J. 81. Barker. -- } ocG ~ D
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X H1cnMoND' Va, March 10, 1868.
This elegant establishment Is open to accom- =
modation of the public. The building is one OF
THE FINEST IN THE CITY,
and for style, convenience and beauty OF ar-
rsnrcmcnt, is acknowledged to be superior.
ITS FURNITURE
is new and complete, and for Cleanliness 1t Is
proverSial. ....,,-- ,-oors,
oxnerienco in tho business, thinks he rlsks
nothing in saying that this Hotel shall: in every
respect, be
EQUAL TO ANY II THE SOUTH, .,o
and asks the patronage OF his friends and the
nublic ccnorally. JOHN p. BALl'AED,
p"'l'0 s0N Proprietor.
R7ruMoND mar l0-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20

rTNHE MUTUAL
= LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK,
Cash accumulation on hsnd.,,S25, ,o00.O00
ALL BELONGING TO THE POLICY
HOLDERS OF THIS
COMPANY.
To business men, and particularly to the nc
chanics and laboring mon:
Have you provided for your families IN cV'nt
Of your death
It is tho bounden duty Of cvery good husband
and father TO mako provision for his wife and
children, and LIFE POLICY is certainly
The cheapest and surost means OF accomplish
ing this end.
A man 80 years old, can at q cost OF about
TEN CENTS A DAY, secure to his family the
sum of $4,000.
Think of this, and act promptly, for life is
very uncertain.
THE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK,
is tho largest and unguestionably tho best COM
pany in the country.
Apply TO
w. D. CORSE, Agent,
No So King stroot,
Alexandria, Va
. Doctor MI. M. LEWIS,
Medical Examiner.
fob l1-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20

necessary REQUISITES 10 promote c0nnubIAl hap
pincss. Indeed, without these, the journey
through t life becomes weary pilgrimage; the
prospoct hourly darkens to the vicW, the mlnG
becomes shadowcd with despair and filled w''9
the melancholy reflection that the happiness O.
smother becomes bightcd with your own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20

r IQUID RENNET, for making IN q lc"
IL minutes, Delicious Desserts -IhiS prcpa.Li"-
tion is made of the clear fresh rcnnot OF the
0''--' r HOUGH & RAMSAY,
enn 147, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20

offer for sale q complete
81 and vorv srncrior assortment Of Narnishcs1
consisting M Of Copal, Coach shcllsc, Japan, As
phaitum and Dalnar. Also, Psrstine F&rnish,
p yery cheap and superior article for AL iron
work exposed to the weather, and Tor covering
leaky roofs with. co
mar rs JAN N11 -- ~ ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-04-20

Who hs7c injured themselves By, a cor
tain practice, indulged in, habit ire
qucntly learned from evil companions, or At
school, the effects Of which are nightly iclt,
even when asleep, and, # not curGd, rchuet5
marriaac impossible, and destroys both mind
and body. should apply Immediately, ,,.o -,
What pity that . young man, the hope o, oI
his country, the pride Of his parents, should Do
snatchct from all prospects and cnjoy,mentss OF
life by the consequence Of dcvlating from tno
path of nature, and indulging in q CERTAIN Sc
creL habit Such persons must before contcm"
plating
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
Western Union Railroad.
M@ W q
Short and Direct ROute TO the
North, Northeast and Northwest.

TWO PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE ROCK
L Island daily, at 5i5 A. II, and 445 I. NJ
making close connections wilh trains as follows
AT PORT BYRON, trains on this road leave
Immediately on arrival Of trains from Rock
Island making close connections at the follow
ing points:
AT FULTON, with trains from and to Cedar
Rapids, Bosnsb0ro, MarshaItown, Council
Bluffs, Omaha, and all points on the Union
Pacific Railroad.
AT SAVANNA, with 8 daily line Of Packets to
and from Dubuque and all points on the Upper
Mississippi River.
AT FREEPORT, with trains on the Illinois
Central Railroad for the North and South.
AT CLINTON. with trains for Janesville, Madi-
son, Prairie du Chen, Lacrosse, Watertown,
Fond du Lac Oshkosh, Green Bay, and points
in Northern Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota
AT RACINE, with trains for Milwaukee, Keno
she, Waukegan and Chicago. Also with
"Bolle City Line Steamers" for the East. Time
Rock Island to Dubuque, hours.
Passengers by taking this route will save both
time and money.
R.C. TATE, sup't.
J. A. COTTON, Asst Sup't
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
Course of Studies.

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT Spelling, Read
ing, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, History.
English GrHmmar, German and French.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT. 49, En-
glish Grammar, History, Geography, Penman-
ship, English Composition, Elocutlon, Arithme-
tic, Algebra, Geometry, Latin, French and Ger.
man.
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. -- English
Grammar, Composition, Penmanship, Epistolary
Correspondence, History, Geography, Arithmetic,
Mensuration, Book Keeping, Commercial Law,
French and German.
LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC DEPART.
MENT,-I History, English Composition, Rhetor-
10, Literature, Elocution, Higher Arithmetic, Al
cobra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Sur
veying, Navigation, Chemistry, Natural PhilOso-
ply, Astronomy, Architectural Drawing, French .
German, Latin and Greek.
For additional Information apply TO or address
BRO. FRANCIS bEsALES,
Director Of the Christian Brothers,
w Van Durcn Street, Chicago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
How a Decline is Produced.

Pure blood makes US WELL bad blood max es us
sick. NGpors from poorly dgssted food In the
blood arc condensed upon the various organs,
and serye to make them grow or repair their
waste. Organs made with a greater or lesser
proportion ef such materials cannot be sound.
II the bad condition Of blood continues but for
q few days or weeks the body will be out Of sorts;
and if il continues, the whole Of tho body will
In time be renewed With imperfect blood, and the
health bad; il is in a deolne--PopulArly called 9
consumption.
Now Brandreth's Pills penetrate the whole
ma,s Of blood, causing tho expulsion Of impuri-
ties the body feels relieved from a single dOse
what then may he expected from twenty BY
continuing their use the whole Of the blood in
time becomes purified, and the body reconstruct
cd from good material, the decline stopped, and
a new lease Of life secured.
Principal office, BrandTeth House, New York.
Sold by all druggists
novl6dwlm.
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LIFE--ElA1 H. 4 A. HES IL EkGTh
observation-disclosures.
THE GREAT FRENCH Kennedy
DeIamarre's specific Pills.

Prepared By Garanciere 4 Dupont, No. Ia Rue
Lombard, Palis and highly recommended by
the entire medical faculty of France.
Areamyst energetic and efficient remedy in
eascs Of Spermatorrhma or Seminal Weakness
Nightly, Daily or Premature Emissions; Sexual
Weakness or Impotency: Weakness arising from
Secret Habits and Sexual E1cessesi Relaxation
of the Genital Organs Weak Spine; Cline" oI
"Brich dust" depoSts in the Urine; milky
Discharges" &c, and all the ghastly train oi
Symptoms arising from Overuse or excesses,
A pamphlet, containing full particulars, with
directions and advice, printed in French, Germsn,
Spanish and English, accompanies each box, and
will be sent by mnil, free of cost, to any one who
will write forit
Price, 81 per Box, or Six Boxes for IS.
Ask for Delamarre's Specific Pills, and take no
other.
Sold by all the principal Druggists, or will be
sent by mail securely sealed from all observation,
on receipt Of tho specified price by any advertised
agents, or by tho sole proprietor. OSCAR G..
moses 4 co, 81 Cortlandt Street, New York.
JOHN BENGsTON, c. A. BENsRR,
Agents for Rock Island, Iii.
BURNHAMS B VAN sCHAACK, Chicago,
wholesale Agents for the Northwest.
jan2dly WsoW.
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THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.
Sir James Clarke'S Female Pills,

Prepared from a Prescription Of Sir James
Clarke, NJ. D., Physician Extraordinary
TO the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfallng IN the
cure of all those painful and dangerous diseases
to which the female constitution is subject. 1t
moderatcs all exoesSes and removes all ObStIuo-
tions from whatever cause.
TO MARRIED LADIES
II is particularly suited. 1t will, in a short time,
bring on the monthly period with regularity AN d
although a powerful remedy, does not sOntain
anything hurtful to the constitution. In all
cases Of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pains in
the Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight exortion,
PalpitaUon Of the Heart, Hysteros and Whites,
it will effect cure whom all other means have
failed. Full directions in the pamphlet around
each package,
ECIAL NOTICE..
Beware Of Counterfets. Observe tho name of
JOB MOSES on tho package purchase none
without it-all others are base and worthless i'm.
itatOns.
n. B. One dollar, with fifteen cents for post
age, enclosed to the sole proprietor, JOB MOSES,
n Cortlandt Street, New York. will insure a bots
tie Of the genuine, containing Fifty Pills, by re-
turn mail, securely scaled from all observation.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
RATCHRLOK,s NAM ma

This splendid Hair Dye is the bsstin the world
the only true and perfect Dye harmless reliable,
instsntAneous; no nodisHppointment; no ridiculous
tnts; remedies the Ill effects of bad dyes invig.
crates and leaves the Hair soft and beautiful
black or brown. Sold by all Druggists and Per-
fumsrs ard properly applied at Bachelors Wig
Factory, No 10 Bond street, New York.
iknl6dWlV
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.

Essaysior young men on the interesting relation
of Bridegroom to Bride, In the institution of
Msrrage,--R Guide to matrimonial felicity, and
true happiness. Sent by mail in sealed letter
envelopes, free Of charge. Address HOWARD
ASSOCIATION, Box p, Philadelphia, Pa.
aen12iW3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
TERMS.
WEEKLY ARGus, established October is, 1851

WEEKLY ARGus, established October is, 1885
DAILY ARaUs, established July -, 1854.
DAHPORTH q JONES, PrOprietOrs
WEEKLY ARGus-Three Dollars year II
paid wholly sn advance. twenty-five cents will
be aided for every three months payment is de-
lAyed.
In Clubs Of 10 or more, at $3.50 each, and enc
copy extra for every club Of ten.
DAILY ARGUs-TWo Dollars and Fifty Cents
for every three m ,nths, payable in advance, or
$40 year. BY the week, twenty Ave cents, in
advance.
JB. pANFoRrH, JR. MILTON JONES.
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SPECIAL MoTI01E.
oChildren,, Liyo, saved for SO Cents !,

VHIIuT On LIVV1 oHVVu IVI VV NV"V''
Thousandsot Children die annually Of Group.
Now, Mothers, it you would spend so GENTS, and
always have bottle of DR.. Tobias Venetian
Liniment in the house, you never need fear los
ing your little one when attacked with this com
plant. Il is now q years since have put up
my Liniment, and never heard Of child dying
Of Group when my Liniment was used but hun
dreds of cures have been reported to me, aud
many state il it was $40 per bottle they would
not be without Il. Besides which, tits certain
cure for Cuts, Burns, lloadAche, Toothache, Sore
Throat swellings, Mumps, Colio DiGrrhnA,
Dysentery, SpAsms Old Sores and Pains in the
Limbs, Back. and Chest. No one once tries Il
who is ever Withoutit 1t warranted perfectly
safe to take internally. Full directions with ev-
cry bottle. Sold by the Druggists and Store
Keepers in the United States Depot 10 Park
Place, n. y. noyl6dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

USE LAlamands Specific for Rheumatism,
Gout and Neuralgia. 1t efectuslly destroys all
poison inthe blood, and performs a radical cure.
nOy27dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
TERMS:
EXTRA CHARGES

Payments made quarterly, in advance. School
Books furnished at current prices. Hours Of at
tendance from u. M. until p. N. Recess from
IL to 1880. No student is allowed to leave the
recreation grounds during the time Of reoess.
In case Of late attendance, absence from school,
a note Of excuse is required from the Parent or
Guardian,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
ACADEMY
or THE
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS !
90 East Van Buren, st.,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

VNHE Academy was opened on Monday, March
/ 9Oth, 1868, and its career, thus far, has
been remarkably successful, Indeed, the large
amount Of public patronage which it has already
gained, is the best recommendation that we can
give TO Parents and Guardians.
Students Of all denominations are admitted,
| and their religious opinions are unrestricted.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

For each square, or the space occupied by ten
lines of solid minion, equal to one inch, One Doll
lar for each insertion.
Sff- Bu'inoss cards Of not over ono-half an
inch space, Ten Dollars a year.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17

Wells street, ChioagO, III. On remittance Of .
cents in postage stamps, it viii be sent free by
mail. Also, for sale by Charles sonno, Al South
LaSalle street. DR.. j. Lubaroh, author Of the
Mirror Of Youth, has, since 1855, treated all dis
eases OF privase nature according TO the new
method introduced and practiced by him for over
twelve years with the most brilliant success.
oct30dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
II. C. CONNELLY,

4 TTORSEY ATLAW AND Notary PUB
y lio, Rock Island, III. Office over the Post
Mnlna.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
JOE PAINTING.

The first and highest premiums have always
been awarded to the ArGus orvcE for the best
printing.
All work done neat, quick and cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
PETER FRIES,

DBCTTFIER AND MANUFACTURER OP
IL Domestic Liquors, Importer and Dealer in
Fofeign Wines and Liquors. Front street, oPpo-
Ihe Forty Landing, Raok Islasd, II.
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o. ]. DIMICK,

DEAL ESTATE AND LAND AGENT, OF
IA aoo in Livery building, Washington street,
auck Island, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17
BUsTNnss CARDS.
], A, SHEARER,

Attorney and Counselor at Law,
OFFICE IN THE COURT HOUSE,
Rock Island Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-11-17

much misery and sickness
would have been spared
me had l but read this be-
fore ! Just published. :
Third edition. Price 25
cents. The Mirror g
Youth, or the Mysteries
of Sexual Intercourse. BY
DR.. j. Lubarch, Praotioing
PhYsiciAn, No. La Snnth
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-05
NEW YORK.

Nkw York. Feb o.--lt is reported that
President Johnson will reply to General
Grants letter, and that he will rei,erate,
supported by the signatures of those Of the
cabinet lie quotes what he has heretofore
said upon the subject.
SYRACUSE, Feb. D The State Republican
Convention is to BE- held here to-day. The
delegates TO the National Convention will
tie chosen. Con. Sicklss IL mentioned as
delegate ut large.
SARATOGA, Feb. b.-Gso Bobby 4 Co,
ani Comery 4 Hicks. brewers in 0lsnn's
Falls, have been arrested for making incor
rect returns.
An Atlanta special dated yesterday
states that Gen. Meade has written letter
informing the Convention that he will only
sanction the payment Of q. 900 more out Of
the State Treasury FOR the Conventions ex-
penses; which has caused considerable SEN
sation and harsh comments. Tho relief
question will b, settled tomorrow.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-05
LATEST NEWS
ny TEEEGR.sPH.
Tsp TazE ssAfa.Y ssEUOcRaT'.
SPECIAL FROM, DIES MONIES.


fspscsl 10 the DxsocsAr.l
DIS MolNEs. Feb. b.
Houss. - Nineteen petitions for an ins"'-
succ law we're offered
Mr.. K.sson offered petition Tor the re-
lief Of p.rties who lost on contracts on the
State arsenal.
Bills II. r. No. ., . substitute for the
Senate bill rsrpy.ne swamp laad moneys
diverted under Stones administration,
passed.
Mr.. Irish moved to amend the title so IS to
read "fcr tho repayment Of moneys embez-
sled By Gov. S.on.'s private secretary, X
q. Orwis."
TIE amendment was discussed By Messrs.
Kasson, Irish, Burnett, Rcweil, Rippev and
Brown, Of Van Buren,. during which dis
cussion much promising white.ash va
peeled eff Of several official regulations.
The amended title did not pass.
The Committee on Railroads reported fo
the passage ofblls rcsuming the d. 4 s. G
and N. W. land grants.
The Committee on Schools reported bill
10 give County Superintendents power II
certain. cases TO revoke State certificates.
SrxATE.-A bill to compel the eomp'stso
# the G.. X. l. l. p. X. Il. passed with ur
important amendments.
Judge Dillon's bill to relieve cities {
debts by compromise was referred 10 th
Committee On Corporations.
The two Houses hold two sessions dali
hereafter.
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