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1000 ?. ". CINCINNATI EXPRESS, Sunday,
excepted, connecting At Emira for Harris
burg, Philadelphia and the South; at Os
wego for Ithaca at Blnghsmton for syria
case; q. Ll-aAWaAcu for llUuesduIe; al
NiddotOwH for UuiOnviIle; mt Goshen fol
Montgomery; at Greycpurt for Ncwburgh
and Warwick; aud At jersey City with IL.
press Train Of Now Jersey Railroad fOr
Philadelphia.
FROM BUFFALO-By New York Time from
Depot, corner Exchange and Michigan streets
5:35 A. NJ. NEW YORK DAY EXPRESS, Sun.
days excepted stops at HorBellsville g:lC
A. NJ. Bkn.J Susquchanna 232 +. NJ. Dine.
Turner's 500 P. NJ, SUPP and arrives ia
New York ut lO:40 ?. NJ. Connects at Great
Bend with Delaware, Lackawauua and IVES.
tern Railroad, at Jersey City with midnight
Express Train Of New Jersey Railroad foi
Phlladel phia.
1890 A. n. EXPRESS MAIL, via. Avon and
Hornellsyille daily except sundays Ar.
Tives in New York at 7:4O A. NJ.
$50 p NJ. LIGHTNING EXPRESS. runs
daily. Stops at HOrnellsvile 6:I5 ?. NJ
lsup.), and arrives in New York 7.4O A. NJ.
Connects At Elmira with Northern Central
RaIway for Harrisburg and the South, and
at Jersey City with Morning Express Train
Of New Jersey Railroad for Philadelphia,
Baltimore ana Washington,
Sleeping Coaches are attached to this train ut
Buffalo, running through to New York without
hange.
1870 PM. CINCINNATI EXPRESS, daily, (er-
Dept Sundays.) Stops at Susquehanna y:45
A. NJ, (Bkft.,) Turner's 3:I5 p. NJ. dime, J
and arrives il New York at $40 Z. NJ. Con-
meets at Jersey City with Evening Trains
for Philadelphia, Baltimore aud Washing
ton.
Sleeping coa;h attached to this trai at Buff
falo, running through to Susquehanna.
Only one train east on Sunday lea wing Buffalo
at 200 P. NJ, and Dunkirk LIS p. NJ, and
reaching New York at7:iO A. NJ
Boston and New England passengers, with their
baggage, are transferred free IF charge in New
York.
W To pleasure travellers the line of the Erie
Railway presents many objects Of interest pas.
sing through the beautiful valleys of the Che
mung, Susquehanna, Delaware and Ramspo riv-
ers, an ever-changing panorama Of natures beau
ties commands attention.
The best ventilated and most luxurious sleep.
ing coaches Ef- In Tn Il NOkLD -ssG &C.
company all night trains On this railway.
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH,
And fare aiWdy' "a lov az by any other Route
nv Ask for Tickets via Erie RI 'lway, which
can be obtained at all the Principal Ticket Offices
In the West and Southwest.
R. RIDDLE, WEI. a.. BARR,
denl Supt. denl PSss. Agt
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CristadorO's Hair Dye
operates az Rapidly as Electricity.

No sooner IL the hair moistened with H. than
glorious BLACK or BROWN is Produced
There is no .melI--no staining Of the skin no
failure. no dt IaV.
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LADIES',
II you require reliable remedy, use the best
DR.. Harvey'B Female Pills,
have 20 equal. They are safe and sure IN ord
mary cases. Price, Ono Dollar per Boz.
Or. RarYeY'a Golden Pills,

foar degrees stronger Thoy are intended for
speca. cases Price FIVE dollars per box.
Private circulars sent free. Enclose stamp,
n yyu cannot procure the pin enclose the mon
sy aud address BRYAN s CO., 90 Cedar street
New York, and on roosipt they will be sent well
tealed By return mail.
dsoQld2tawAWIv
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'I 1nnARRH CURED.

They are treating CHtarrh on new system which
is sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand a year which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equaIIei only by few.
We wish II DIETINcrLY understood that DR..
KNAPP il NOT Travelling Physician. He ON.
LY visits few places oCC,sIoyALLY, To accom-
modate his numerous patients who cannot con-
yENrENrIY visit him in Chicago
Eais- Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages Of disease. While all the Diseases are cur
polo, if taken IN season, all stages are not. Your
case may be durable this week, not next to-day,
not to. morrow; hence the danger Of delay.
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WESTERN UNION RAILROAD,
NOW OPEN IT,
Rock Island!

THE short and direct route from Racine, Mil
L wSukee, aud all points ia Wisconsin, to
Rock Island and Davenport, and all points in
Southern Iowa and kansas.
On and alter Monday, May }, 1859, trains On
this road will run through 60 and from Rock lei
and without change Of cars.
Trains leave Rock Island at $40 a. NJ, $3.50 ..
m, Freight and Accommodation $40 a. III.
Arrive at Recl Island, lO;j5 p. m, 635 a. m,
Freigh and accommodation $50 p. IN.
Making close connection with passen ger trains
at the following points:
AT RACINE JUNCTION, from and to Nit
waukcs and Chicago.
AT CLINTON, from and to all points in
Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota
AT FREEpORT, from and 70 Galcus, Du-
buque, and all points North and West.
AT SAVANNA, with steamer Henderson"
from and to Dubuque, and with st. Paul Packets.
FULTON, with trains from and to Cedar
Rapids. Marshall, Boone and Omaha.
At ROCK ISLAND, with trains from and to
Muscatlnc, Washington, Town City, driuucli,
Des Moines, Omaha, and the Union Pacific
Railroad and with ste smers from and to all
points on the Mississippi river between Rock
Island and It. Louis. Rates Of freight and fare
always as low by this as by other lines
r. G. TATE, suP't
J. A. Gotten, Asst SUIT.
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VENERABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE,

| WILL SELL Low, AND on LONG TIME,
desired, my residence. fronting Franklin
tIafe, and one to ten lots att sctel. II not
s1.o ny me hrst Of May, II will be rented In
f' a,'. oe 'ae premises, or OF A. f. Gutter.
@P'--4t. IS T WILSON
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PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED have associated
themselves in the Grocery trade, at the old
stand Of A. X. PhileO, ia LingIes block, Illinois
street, near Court Square, whore they will keep
good assortment OF the E.
Best Family Groceries
10 the market a. the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Goods delivered free Of charge to any part Of
the city.
PHILLEO L WOODBURY..
The subscriber, thankfu for past patronage 10
himself, desires a continuance Cf the same 10
the new firm, and slsO desires 70 close all his old
aScountsto date.
A. K. PHILLE0
ROek Island, March 3, diff.
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EemorrhOids, or Piles.
They cure all Diseases Of the
THROAT AND LUNGS.
EAWCHR a

They have had very extensive prac
tice and wonderful success in the treatment Of
Cancers, which thoy euro without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Swelings, or a red spot, lose no time in hay-
ing it attended TO- as a timely treatment may save
cathcm from the horrors, suffering and death of
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-24

L'JR BLACK WORMS aud Prmpes 90 the
L Pace USE Pery's COmsdons and PlDpls
Remedy, prepared only by DR.. b. C. Perry, ~
Bond st., New York. Sold every where. Tie
trade supplied BY Wholesale Medicine Dealers.
mnAl Gdeuds mW3iu
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CONSULTATION FREE.

Patient. must write their name, state, and post
Office Address, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer, must contain letter stamp, and he ad-
dressed 10 DIR. KNAPP 4 son, Chicago.
Va Any Of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients, describing their case
in a lettor when they cannot see us
DR., KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly for twelve years, can he consulted. for
1859, at the Rock slaud House, as follows:
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SPECIAL NoTICHs.

mo REMOVE Moth PstchoS PrOokie' and Tan
i from the faoo, use Perry, Moth aud Free
kle Lotion. Prepared only BY DR.. Is. c, Perry.
Sold by al DTuggists,
mehl6de0dsmE3m.
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ITO the Afflicted!
Drs. KNAPP & SON,
CHRoN1C DTsuAsps,

are treating successfully all
CHRONIC DIsHAsDS,
| Which en- braces the best and most approved motL
DDS in this and other countries for the cure Of a
Chronic Diseases. They treat successfully oil
nervous aud Neurogic affections, all forms OF
ScrofuIa, Fever Sores and Old Ulcers Dyspepsia,
Diseaser Of the Liver Constipation, all Skin Dis
eases, Pulmonary Consumption IN its carly stage,
Paralysis Epilepsy, Salt khcum, Headache, all
Heart Diseases Of children, and
Seminal Weakness a. Sexual Diseases
Which are carrying thousands to their graves, and
they treat successfully, on new method, all dis
eases Of the Eye and Ear. They have had more
extensive practice, and better success in the treat
mcut Of all
DISEASES OF WOMEN,
Than any other Physicians in Amcrico. They
have curod women who have been confined 70
their bed for years. They never fail to cure
RHEUMATISM.
In all stages, no matter of how long standing,
ASTHMA
40 it never returns. They have sure Cure for
lea "a IgtTrssIuv disease.
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NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILLS

y oV y.-:t,. with his Planning Mill, the
Corn Meal Mills, and has con,,art51, ON hand
.oler'sr quality Of white aud yellow kiln dried
mea,1 BY the barrel OF hundred bounds. Highes,
: @,SSS Prce paid for Corn. The patronage Of
puzzle iS respectfully solicited.
IA. BIDDIs0s,
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NO Case will be Received, when
there are any Doubts Of Cure
or Relief.

Our TORN. are CASH hence the money must
be sent with all orders for medicines 1t costs
from five to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with us, which includes medicines
E5s.sS Tho t4..r will b. t.r.r.I
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arvan's Life xnvigorator.
LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH

ORRE JUyEEATIN ELIXIR,
For all arrangements Of the Urinary Organs. It
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-24

On and alter Monday, May ;, 1859, trains on
this road will run through 20 and from Rock lei
and without change Of cars
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" THE
State OF n ew Y Ork.
The Insurance Commissioner TO the
legislature

"The Atna Insurance Company, Of Hartford
one Of the most successful Fire Insnrand Compa-
MES Of this or any other country"
Connecticut companies follow the rules and
practices Of the Atna almost ms carefully as II
they were embodied in statute Law"
Again, pointing IN errors Of practice In New
York companies, tho Atnss successful manage
ment and solid rules are called to their Attentions
thus:
A." 1t still remains more a matter Of wouderthAn
Imitation in the insurance world"
"By what subtle alchemy has this corporation
boon enabled to turn its full paid capital into the
philosophers stone2 ?"
"The extraordinary events which have dSCuR
u Shed its Unparalleled financial history"
The average losses per diem in the United States,
At this period of the year, are about $25O, 900.
The telegraph daily sounds startling
notes Of warning tC all prudent
persons.
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Trains leave Rock Island at $40 a. NJ, $50 ..
m, Freight aud Accommodation $50 a. III.
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Arrive at Rech Island, 1885 p. m, 6.35 a.
Freight and accvmm oiation $50 pm.
Making close connection with passen ger ira
at the following points:
The New York herald., 1869-03-20
4 NEW PUBLEC BUILDING.

The New EdiHcc Of the Department Of Chari.
ties and Correction.
The Commissioners Of Charities and Correction
have recently erected very nne new building In
this city, at the corner Of Third and Eleventh
street. at q cost OF $4,000. The ediflce has front
OF sevenfyse and half feet Third avenue, and
100 feet on Eleventh street. and the Commissioners
viii enter upon the occupancy OF their new olices
to-day.
The building is two stories and French mansard
roof with clock tower on Third avenue. Entering
from the avenue by wide door the lrst room on tho
right is an anteroom, twelve By twelve, from which
folding door leads into the once OF the Commis-
sioners, fifteen by twenty feet which Is plainly, but
% commissoners have placed the picture q sv. John
stanford, first chaplain OF the Almshouse. con-
sultation room is attached to the Commissioners
once, from which door leads into the offce OF the
secretary. Joshua Phelps, and the treasurer.
This once Is fifteen by twenty feet Ia furnished with
door leads into the oiice OF the superintendent OF
the outdoor Poor, Mr.. Kellock. who does the execu
ye Un e Ia to the me
institutions &c. fhe applicants are separated from
the superintendent BY window, which is reached
hall nfty by forty feet, well lighted by windows run
ming around the whole room and reaching rom moor
TO cciliug which Is height with the roof Of the
bulldnV Tnis apartment Is reached at the east end
In Eleventh street and 10 be le by door ~ tne OPP
but below that Of the once oor which is reached by
sour seps Tree desks are IN that room for the use or
outdoor clerks. In order to guard against the foul air
likely TO accumulate IN this room four large ventilators
are placed in the floor and walls, connecting with two
towers by which the foul air is elected, while the
fresh air IL injected by means OF heaters.
On the upper moor are four rooms fitted up for
off,ces and the clock room where the works Of the
clock are placed the dial OF which faces Third ave-
nue and Il TO be Illuminated at night.
In the basement ARRANGEMENTS are made FOR the
Jantor's Department consisting Of reception room
for the family kitchen, bathroom. sleeping room and
paror while the Eleventh street side the engine
Il placed BY which the building IL heated by means
of Blake Higgins patent steam heater. The boiler
IA 40 arranged that an explosion Is entirely imposst
bic as the water Il contained In tubes aud the steam
opens the nre door and closes the ashpif
In the yard o fine TWO story and basement stable
has been erected, which will accommodate eighteen
horses and all the wagons and carriages necessary
for the use OF the Commission The Commissioners
rc,idS are MSss Ssss PQM sS IeS W. brsnnan who
have personally superIntended the erection Of the
building.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1869.

WASHINGTON, MtltH AZ, l,os.
EMPLOYMENT OF CLERKS TO COMMITTEES.
Resolutions for the employment OF clerks to the
committees on Naval Airairs, Invalid Pensions and
OF the District OF Columbia were introduced and re-
fcrrcd TO the Committee on Accounts.
PAYMENT FOR IMPROVING MILWAUKEE, HARBoR.
Mr.. PAINE, trep) Of Wis. introduced bill to re-
fund to the city Of Milwaukee $4,000 for moneys
advanced for the Improvement OF the harbor. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Commerce.
soufhrRa LASDs SOLD FOR TAXES.
Mr.. JULIAN, (repJ Of Ind, introduced a bill pro-
viding that agricultural lands sold for the nonpay-
ment Of taxes In the lately repellious States be dis
posed OF only in subdivisions not exceeding forty
acres each, and that no greater portion shall be dis
posed OF than is actually necessary to discharge the
legal obligations Referred to the Committee on
Public Lands.
ALASKA FUR Trade
Mr.. JOHNSON, tdem.) OF CAL, introduced substi-
tue for the senate bill to protect the fur and seal
The New York herald., 1869-03-20

mated and confirmed without opposition. He Is q
gentleman In the highest degree fitted for the posi-
tion.
A Lawsuit Growing out Of the Inauguration
Ball.
The Inauguration ball hos left o lawsuit in pros
pect The committee having charge OF the affair,
IL seems, agreed to give Mr. Grey, the caterer one
half the proceeds for supplying tho supper. Now,
however, the committee, finding the profits steep,
refuse 1t is said to stand to the bond and want the
caterer to receive less than he bargaincd for The
latter don't see It in the same light, and has william
$. Huntington, treasurer OF the committee to back
him up. The caterer, In consequence, threatens to
institute lawsuit to establish his rights.
Illness Of Mrs. Grant.
Mrs. Grant has not been enjoying her usual good
health during the past day or two and to-day was
too much indsposed TO receive callers Her illness
is not OF serious character, and by tomorrow 1t Is
expected she win have completely recovered.
Contributions to the Conscience Fund.
Treasurer Spinner to-day received the following
contributions TO the conscience fund-s5oo from ~.
Joseph, Mo-; nfty dollars from New York city and
ten dollars from Philadelphia
A New York National Bank Refuses to be n
Government Depository.
communication has been received at the Trea-
surer's ONCE from the Fifth National Bank, of New
York. resgnIng their authority to receive deposits
government depository, and asking permission to
receive back their securities. HM
Death or a Pension Clerk.
Dr. II. G. Lauck, Chief Clerk OF the Pension ONCE,
died this morning OF consumption.
Discontinuance Of the Military Guard mt the
White House.
The President to-day ordered the discontinuance
Of the military guard Of the White House, which has
been on duty for the last four years. under Captain
McKeeyer, and that hereafter tho protection Of the
The New York herald., 1869-03-20

Mr.. JOHNSON, tdem.) OF CAL, introduced o substi-
tute for the senate bill to protect the fur and seal
The New York herald., 1869-03-20

for wonder: Upton n said 70 have been converted
lately, and Wilson 10 understood 20 hsve changed hs
views on the ground Of expediency.
The New York herald., 1869-03-20
New York Appointments from New Engla nd
Standpoint.
washington March 49, correspondence OF the Bos-

IWasHIHgtUH IMarcH IoI cUrIespuHuence OF tHe bos-
ton Post
Mr. Dana, OF the New York Sun, is urged by friends
here for Collector OF the Port OF New York. IL said
that President Grant and Secretary Boutwell, hold
reason believe that the latter viii succeed MIR.
Smyth. Mr.. Tracy, now District Attorney for the
Eastern district OF New York, Is here seeking the
position Of Courtney, Attorney for the Southern dis
trict. w. A. Merrweather will be appointed United
saa r ns cna 81 ine
ern district OF Pennsylvania, Mr.. Bailey, Collector
OF the seventh pistrict Of New York, Is named q
ofnterna Revenue. The statement that Mr.. Allison,
OF Pennsylvania, has been recommended by Secre-
tary Boutwell, for Register OF the Treasury has no
foundation in fact The Secretary OF the Treasury
has made no recommendation yet for Register or
Third Auditor OF the Treasury
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shE LILDERkRANx SOCIETY.
inamaarat ion Of It's New Hail.

The LiederkranZ Society last night naugurated
their new hall. in Fourth street. notwithstanding
the unpleasant state OF the weather the members
and their lady friends turned out in great num-
bers, and the large premises were fully
crowded, The inauguration ceremonies com.
menoed with concert which was wise.
ly restricted as to Ave numbers. The orchestra
performed Mozart's overture TO "Iauberfoten with
great taste the Mannerchor sang one Of Lachner's
hymns, Miss Aide Topp sang solo, chorus from
the Creation and march were given by the
orchestra Mr.. william Stenwav, the president OF the
society, made an address, IN the course OF which he
referred 10 tue recent improvements In the hal! and
STATED that the accommodations OF the society bad
been improved on account OF the EXTRAORDINARY
increase In the number or the members and the
necessity OF providing accommodations for them
aud their lady friends He stated that the society now
had !, 100 members and was in every way IN pros
porous condition. After the concert the large coG
pany had an opportunity OF inspecting the lm-
proyernentR and additions 10 the rooms OF the
society. These improvements consist IN the addi-
ton OF No. 50 East Fourth street, and the conse.
quent enlargement OF accommodation OF AL descrip-
tions. The supper room has been enlarged. 50 that
now IL measures l02 feet by " feet on the irsg
story IL the main hail. lo2 teee by 30 feet, which
- provided vita a stage lmoyable - !eet
deep, suitable Tor concerts ana musical
performances 0n the same floor are
the ladies' parlors magninceatly furnished;
on the second floor - large billiard room and also
balcony TO the large hail. arranged with gradually
rising seats and arording accommodation Tor 200
persons. The upper stories are occupied by persons
connected with the building IN an official capacity.
The whole buildings comprising Noa. 81, 30 and IS
East Fourth street constitute the most complete
and best arranged club rooms in the city.
After the guests had inspected The premises sheg
were taken 20 the supper room. where most excel
lent repast had oeeh prepared ny Carl kaIn.aeis-
bacher the caterer Of the society After the ediDes
ana drlnkaoe. mad been FUZZY discussed the iesslye
tnrong repaired 70 the dancing saloon, where 10 the
superior music Of an excellent orchestra. they spent
some three OF four hours IN The pursuit 81 tne gnt
fantastic.
The anttre tnaugur,t r.,ahr,tloo w,s a ,r,o, a.,
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'wsga yGcslLm:ovs rtn;

EX-Queen isaueg3 i expected 70 be present ln
Rome a. tae oUenugcf the bcUmenicN. CoUueU.
IL CONTEMPLATION " tne marriage 81 the hered-
barJ Prince 81 Monaco nae IDpiN0f ~ R0n0cD pub.
Asned 80 amnesty. and vas beautifully printed on
satn paper.
Considerable agitation reign. along the frontiers
y hungary aut haaWauta. Ind the Austrian sOy.
tfntnent AS already despatched sevetd. regiments
~ guard b.al1es hh outbreak.
Tue IufsjeNl4Hte Bslya credits /, repoYt that tbs
tH0 ecs ~ EeLera disarmament WA seriously dis.
c0ssed between AapOeOu ~ and Lord Clarendon,
IA Nhicl a0cg W1sn lAkc the leau
t1'Queet tsaOeaa having insisted on the retnro
OF peg 4aFp iIr aar4OH GoDerai De Cslonge has r..
sofel W abandon uer cause tud devote niusef q
Inst of htr sVn. She Prince n Asfuras
Ar article On me Turkish o1icia Journal. IN
lafqhf csis ipf enc immediate deposu0n Of tne
YiceroE q. tg)gh under the plea mat he Is IRE.
paTinS 10 declare als Independence A. she same time
- Prncs oaai.es " Koumana.
4 very important meeting was recently bnld AZ the
ACADEMY " seed ees .4 tne city VI Etrecht Holland
fof the purpose ~ supporting she movement in ,ayor
or ertab!41hlng nfeet steam Communication between
Holland aud ne buitei states.
ms following STATISTICS as 10 she STATE OF instruc.
tlOn among the Pfu.-ian COn-grlDLo nave INST been
published ;Oat Of IS, 801 reCrnits FOR the year ls5s
20 or II pei cent could neither read nor rrite
yaSl0us provinces was-in Prussan ssxony 0ls
per cent! Ihenisn provinces OF; Pomeranla lg,
Nesipha IA I.ss Suesia a.; Eastern and Western
Prussia ~ So. and Posen, l4.12. In the annexed
provinces the Dgnres we're chleswlg. Il0lptein
d II per cent: Nassau, OH; Hanover, 0.2a; Hesse
uya Wurlemhere forms q singular contrast 10 Inc
rest ~ Germany ~ .hs respect Ont Or ~ 400 men
who naw Yytered th,' military service 5nfing Size
last nlne " m only eiQ.lt were unabe 10 read and
" t3il ~ tt1 per cent
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AMERICAN INTERESTS On TIE SEAS.

The Congressional select committee on American
navigation Interests having held sessions at New
York, Boston aud Portland visited raj River Mass
on Friday under the ehaTmsnshlp OF Mr. Buffinr.
ton, member rom that dlstricE. The committee
adjourned nom there 70 meet ST Philadelphia on the
first Tuesday IN December next. The question before
the COMMITTEES were nuaIy narrowed down to three
distinct propositions one or all or which will proba
5lY be recommended TO Congress- These are RENTS.
SION ol all duties on materials entering INTO the con-
sactlon OF ships. the permitting OF foreign ships 70
oe purchased aud admitted 20 American register and
the granting OF subsidies 70 steamship lines az well
Ia ne domestic as IN tho foreign trade This iast
measure was recommended to the committee ~
Indispensable TO the growth OF our mercantile steam
marine,