davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
ORR CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE
TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION,
Jacob Dodge, Of Rock Island.

Al the Democratic Convention, the County
Committee was empowered to fill all vacan'
ces which might occur in the ticket. Act
ing under that authority, the committee has
brought forward the name Of Jacob Dodge,
Of Rock Island, for candidate for Delegate
10 the Constitutional Convention. We have
been requested to make the announcement,
and to place his name in the ticket at the
head Of our columns.
Mr.. Dodge is well qualified to fill that re-
sponsibl0 position if elected, being gentle
man Of education, intelligence and varied
experience. His record is also good one.
Mr.. Dodge was born in the town of Sedg.
wick, Me-, in the year 1901, and is accord
ipgly nearly sxty-nine years Of age. lie
was educated at Blue Hill Academy,
and graduated With honor. AT the early
age of eighteen he commenced life on
his own resources, as a school teacher. This
means of livelihood he followed for seven
wears. He then removed to Sedgewick,
| which is a seaport at the mouth OF the fe'
nobscot river, where he engaged in the com.
mission business. Meeting with success he
| branched out and also went into the ium'
Der and ship building business,and employed
| great many men. He remained at SedRe.
wick engaged in various pursuits, until 1884
In the interim, he held an important position
| in the United States Custom House at Penob
scot, and was also at one time the Pos
Master Of the place under th'
appointment of that old Democratic hero
General Andrew jackson. In lS47 he wal
elected a member of the House of Repre-
sentatiyes of the State OF Maine, and IL
1850, was elected TO the State Senate
While member Of the last body, Senator
Fessenden and Hannibal Hamlin wer
among his noted colleagues. He was
j mem Der Of the State Senate at the tim
: Hamlin was FIRST elected to the Unite
! States Senate, and was among those VIII
voted for Hsmlin. II is needless to stat
3 that the eX.Vice President was then
raging democratic being more proftabl
to be Democra, than Wing. Mr.. Dodg
!, has been consistent Democrat all his lit'
and intends TO remain 80 until he is gathe
ed to his last resting place.
In 1856 be removed to Rock Island, pu
chased tract OF some thirty acres OF Ian
delightfully."- situated on the bluffs bet"ee
Rock Island and Moline, erected for him
, = self fire home, and hos since passed b
time in horticultural pursuits
During his residence here, he was at or
:, time member of our City Council for tw
years. Mr.. Dodge has a clean record, an
one IN which any man might take an homo
able pride. ....-.
A better man for the place could NJ
have been chosen for our ticket. His g,
perience as a public man is valuable on
and he is in every o.H~r way a~~EGed {;
" the position to which the Democrats mi
. hope to elect him, by making proper {
forts.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
Mail Routes.


CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL--srrivss Of
4:So A. M. and 6.3bP. NJ. olosssAt7:2o A. M
and . P. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAIL-vis WA.srtovn, lamp
ton. Rapids City, Port Byron and CordovA,
leaves At $40 A. M; closes Of $40 A. Nd,
and arrives at $40 =. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by oArs) daily, leaves
IA. NJ, and arrives 5 P. M. Orion and An
dover are supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-srrives 81 s'Se
A. NJ. and lO:obP. NJ. Closes 81 =. n. and
lOP.M.
ALRpO MArL--via Camden Mills, AndAlu'
tia, ington, Hamlet, Psrrvson, Aieao; higi
Point New Boston, Keithsburg, oquswhs, y
Oquawka Junction, (ssgetown), leaves aAuj
between 8 Q A. M, and arrives at b;So r:
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, hatlitt Bu'
tslo Prairie, Illinois City, brury, oopps
| Creek, and Miliersburg, goes BY this route
| MONMOUTH MAIL-via Presumption, sues
| Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, an
Riohlsnd Grove TO Monmouth, leaves Tues
DAYS, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. M
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and NJ
day at P. N. Centre Ridge 10 supple
| on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rives Friday evening, a. 4 O'Clock, and leave
| Saturday morning, at Q o'clock.
| SWEDONIA, via Rural, twice week arrive
| Tuesday and Fridays, at 4:30 P. M, and leave
| Wednes days and Saturdays at 1870 A. NJ
| This route terminates OF New Windsor.
Ofhoe hours from TC0 A. NJ. to 500 P. NJ.
| nvsuudsys, open from to 10 Am.
N. B. OsBoRH. Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

CONCERT AT DAvENPoRr.-OnT Tuesday eve.
ming next, in accordance with the request of
her many friends, Miss Maggie Rowse will
give concert at the Burtis Opera House.
She has always been a favorite with the
musical circles Of that city, and during her
las. year at Boston, materially improved her
voice and attaiuments. She had the ad
vantage while there of the best instruction
At the concert on Tuesday evening we e1
pee. to see large attendance, as she will
be supported by the best local talent Of Dsv
export in that line. She is on the eve Of
returning to Boston to complete her studies
and her Rock Island friends will no doubt
be pleased to assist in giving her substsn
tisl benefit.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
M,CAULEY 4 RELDING,

SURGICAL and MECHANICAL DENIiSie'
> (,uecs.sors to DR.. J. W. Vslisl; lse n,,d.
trae,sd without pain BY the use Q, s ~. q, ,oom
or Laughing Gas. Once on iiiin''
Iatslv occupied by DR.. VsIis'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22


whole story was subdivided into upholstered
partitions, and was filed with lumber, chip
pings, shavings, and other combustibles.--
OF course the flames spread rapidly here,
while the cinders fell in showers below, ig.
hitting the lower stories, and spreading des'
truction on every hand with the most won.
derful rapidly. 1t is satisfactory to know
that no lives we're lost, as must inevitably
have occurred had the disaster taken place
during the night 1t is the general opinion
of those acquainted with the upper story
that some of the hues were imperfect, and
that in this manner the fire originated. The
stairway leading to this story was nailed up
as has been the case for several months, &C
that it would have been impossible to hav,
played water on the FIRE, had the enginel
reached the scene at the critical moment.
The piano in the parlor was saved ant
the money in the Office, but only portion
Of the books. The register was lost, also
The furniture and equipments were insured
for Sc. 900 in the Lumbermsn's Company o.
Chicago, and the Albany City Fire, of Albany
n. Y. Mr.. Hutchins was offered &c., 200
some time ago for the furniture, &c, three
quarters of which are now destroyed. Tn,
, building was insured for $4,000. We.
lost considerable, bu, is insured Sar
gent lost 500; Charles Fisher los
s5O George Burneston lost $3.50; Swan
son lost 5000 (insured); Nordell, the Owne
of the building Mrs johnson occupies, los
! $500 tiasursdl Mrs. Johason lost shou
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
READY GLAZED SASH,

TN CONNECTION with my Planlng Mil,
L have opened . Ware Room FOR the sale Of
Primsd and Glassd Sash, where will keep con,
SANITY on hand ell sizes Of these articles which
I can sell 81 much cheaper rates than they ssr
be purchased for elsewhere. l obtain my elias,
from the man afactoriss nj Pittsburg thereby
saviag the prO6ts which othsrs must pay who
buy In this market. All Builders, Farmers, and
others In want Of Sash will consult their own In
tsfsst By giving me . cell before purchasing else
whsss - en- sfsrins lsus.sl inaassnsats for
his tPsds. IA. HTDDIecH,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

The COUNTY SABBATH School CoNvEN
TON will meet at the End Presbyterian
church in Rock Island, on Tuesday the 9th
day of Nov. at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, and will
close with the evening session Of the next
day.
All the officers and teachers of sabbath
schools and Pastors Of churches throughout
the county are invited to be present.
Ample arrangements will be made for
their entertainment.
Those having the preparation in charge
desire to make this the most successful con
vention ever held in the county. Further
particulars will be given in next weeks pa
per.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

"oRK,-We hope our democratic breth'
rem will take en- unusual interest in the pres
ent campaign. When they have an idle
hour, let them devote i, to the benefit of
the party. Every little helps. Look after
the odd pieces Of business. But a short
time intervenes before election, and there
is a splendid prospect of giving the Cour,
House Ring blow it won't recover from
for years. Work the other side is doing it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

B.mberger 4, offering double width Beaver
at $3.50 per yard; Ladies Fur sets
$3.50; Nubias, SOC; Ladies Japan Switches
ssc. pyints a, low as &c. lie invites the atten
ton of the ladies to the winter styles OF saeks
Wraps, shawls and Knit Hoods, just received
Gentlemsn's Clothing made to order 70 pc
cent. cheaper than any other house in the city
aood Rta warranted New cutter.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

New SroRE.-By reference to our adver.
Using columns, it will be seen that Mr., John
Boyle, an experienced workman, has just
opened boot and shoe store 10 the place
formerly occupied by Krel's confectionery,
on Illinois street, where he will keep every.
thing generally to be found in an establish
ment Of tina. kind, and also pay particular
attention to custom work and repairing in
Ill isa brs.ehss. Give him Q cell.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

\ MERE Observation-Disclosures II. f
SckIes of Moline, has business card in
the Court House Ring. By reference to 1t
the public will ascertain that he makes
"conveyances of all kinds We woulc
like to enquire if this slludes to the large
stock of public stationery he recently ICON
veyed' from Springfield to Moline, and sole
out through the county,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
DEMOCRATS OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY

The late democratic county convention
made no nominations for the Offices of
Treasurer and Surveyor. Since that time
the People without regard to party have
brought on. II. F. Thomas and c. II, Stod
dard, as candidates for these Offices. These
mep have proved themselves capable aud
honest public servants; but have fallen I'm.
der the displeasure Of a certain set who
control county nominations. To Mr.. Thomas
especially are the people indebted for valued
service in preserving the credi, Of the coun.
ty, and stopping speculstions 10 county
orders. So high did he stand with oil par.
ties that the democrats two years ago nom
mated no one to oppose him but voted for
him. We now have no party candidates tovots
for for Treasurss or Surveyor end a chair.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
TO pusIMHss MEM.

We would call the especial attention OF bust
ness men to the fact that the ARGUS Office does
Ruling, Binding and Blank Book Work, of every
description. We keep Papers, Envelopes, Gard
Board, Tags, and all such stock on hand, and
print them to order. The ANGUS OFFICE Is The
only place in this vicinity where first class JOB
Of printing can be done--and where it is done
neat, quick and cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

LOOK Our FOR THEM.--The tools Of the
Court House Ring have been and
are circulating ell kinds Of ridiculous stories
to prejudice the people against the candl
dates on the Democratic and Peoples ticket
Democrats should be on the alert to correct
these stories.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

RESIGNS HIS PosITIoN.-Owing to the
verv important difference of opinion exist
ing between him and the editor Of the AR
Gus as to the proper mode Of conducting
the present political campaign, Mr., Clint
Parkhurst, for the past eight months con-
nected with this paper, has concluded to re-
sign his position, dating from this issue.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
At Aiken's

Just in by express full assortment Of
Kid Gloves 10 all sizes and and colors. Al,
80 Hoop Skirts in the most desirable shapes
"A full stock of Amana Society Yarns and
Flannes, Black Alpaca of every grade and
price. In these goods we challenge comps
titiOn,
C. NJ. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
One Thousand Experiments

were made by the inventor Of. this peerless rem
edy before it was brought to its present state Of
perfection. The Loaenge is harmless in its op
GRAFTON, and although the medicinal taste Of its
curative comp0nents has been extnguished by
chemical art, their virtues remain as active and
potent as ever.
In Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
or Nervous Headache, Piles, Dropsy, and the ir-
regularities to which the feebler sex are subject
the Lozenges will be found infinitely more effect
i've than any of the horrible and disgusting COM
pounds usually administered in such cases. As
an snt-b bilious specific and general aperent, they
have no equal either among advertised prepare
tions or the Prescriptions of the regular pharma-
oopois.
w II 10 guaranteed that no enc who hiss once
tried DR.. Erasmus Winsow's Liver and Stomach
LoEenge, win ever again take a purgative pew
der, or drsught, or pill.
Show cards asd circulars sent to dealers Tree
Of expense. Address,,
oesisdwIy, 70 Maiden Lsns, New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

New MlSEs.-An effort is being made at
Geneseo to organize mining company to
operate on the lands of Mr.. Goshorn, near
that town
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
LOCAL COLUMN.
FIyrExx Cxsrs line win be charged, for
zach insertion of articles under this head.
osrm,ntown and Berlin Zsphyrs

have now in stock full line Of the above
goods, in all the leading colors. Also new In
voice Of fannes from the most celebrated Illinois
Indiana and Pennsylvania Wooden Mills. Car
pets and oil cloths at bargains.
B. NEwBURGER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
Fine Solid SilverwRre,

A choice assortment Of the latest patterns
suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received a. Rutenbeck Co.'s, 20 West seoond
street, under the NewOomb House, Davenport
GaTuTh
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

CHARLEY fisher has removed his bsrbe
shop for the present, to Cops building, OF
Illinois street, above Madison, opposite the
railroad depot. He will be ready to attend
to his customers tomorrow.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
Tho Greatest Bargain Yet offered.

The largest assortment of Beaver Astricans
and Chinchillas ever seen in Rock Island can be
had at extra low prices by calling on May BIOS
full line of all kinds af trimmings.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
Young Mems Library Association

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 P. M
every day except Sundays. large and well
selected assortment Of works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pre-
cured of the Secretary. may6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

Oul the wondrous facility of men and
papers when neither has q solid basis OF
principle, Union.
We are glad to find some evidence Of
penitence on the part of our neighbor. A
huge pile of these sins lies at his door, and
it is meet that he should repent in bitterness
| of soul.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
Wadsworth 4 Co.

Are now prepared to show the finest stock OF
drees goods, shawls, clonkings, warps and fancy
dry goods ever offered in Rock Island. They
have also on hand the best assortment of carpets,
matting., floor oil cloths, rugs, &C. to he found in
this vicinity, and at prices to suit ALL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

Is A BAD Fix Since the people Of Hen
~ county have taken their political affairs
into their own hands, the dead beats over
there are getting into bad fix.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
0dd Yallows

Rock Island Lodge No. IS, I. 0. 0 F., meets
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall
southeast corner Of Illinois and Eag'e sts., n
n o'clock p. N.
c. B. KNOX, n. q.
G. W. HAMILTON, r. 5.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

THE SANE CoMPLAIsT.-ln abiding to
the Rock Island county rcor'o's .ieIet, the
Geneseo Republic says they are suffering
from similar complaint up that way.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
CITY TAXES!

The City Taxes are now past due, and all
persons knowing themselves indebted are
requested to call at once at the City Colec
tors Office, under Darts Hall, and make
immediate settlement, thus avoiding further
costs.
J.F. Corr,
Collector.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. Is, r A. NJ, meets al
Ms,onic Hall on tho First and Third Tuesday,
Of each month.
Henry BUReowER, II. P.
Gro. L. CARLTON, Seo'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

Hoo CHoLERA.-Mr. Fleet, residing near
Geneseo, has just lost fifty head OF hogs from
the hog cholera. No remedies could save
the swine.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
FOR "a ALE

THIRTY -FOUR LOTS in B. Dsvsnport's
L third and fourth additions to the city oil
Rock Island.
rERMs.-Cns fourth down; balance In one
two and three years. with interest.
b. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island, Sept 81, 1859, dam.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
EOA SALE,
5000 REWARD.

osT in Davenport, Rock Island or on the
Ia Ferry, between I A. n. and o'clock p. u;
on Ibis day, between $1,000 a d $1,000, in rol
oS hills one $500 note and the balance IL sloo
and $50 notes. win give $2oo reward for th'
return Of the money TO ne st the Rodman Heass'
Rock Island, u,,
funs A.dl u " AAss'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

PLEASAST.-We are now enjoying the same
kind of weather they have at Alaska on the
Fourth Of July.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
I'D e H O II
FOR
Ale and Porter
GEO AT VESTS. @

THO SALOON KEEPERS, HOTEL KEEPERS,
i Restaurants and private families:
The undersigned is the only Wholesale Agent,
In Rock Island, for the celebrated ssndss Ale
Brewing Company, and for ILLS Chicago Brew
ery, and will furnish the same in Barrels, Half
Barrels, and Quarter Barrels, at Chicago whole
sale prices freight sddsd) at his place, under the
Rodman Hall. He has ~so agency from the man,
ufaotursrs.
BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER
he will also, on the shortest netice, ssp-
ply families and others, at their residences OF
place, Of business, in quantities to suit. All
Who wish nice Ale or Porter, in bottles lone bot
tie or more) can be supplied by leaving their
orders at Mrs. Johnson's Toe Cream Saloon or at
Vests Saloon.
Stock and Cream Ale on draugbt at all times.
Best Scotch Ale and london Porter
for Sale.
NN-Utioa White Ssno, for sale, by the Barre
NA. Agent for the Celebrated Phelan Billiard
and Pigeon Hole Tables, manufactured by N.
KIAeman 4 Co., Chicago.
DR.. Bells Golden Tonic Bittsrs for sale
At Wholesale or retail.
NEWEST,
Vests Saloon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
THE LATEST DISCOVERY

The great difficulty which physicians have
been laboring for centuries to overcome, has at
length been obvisted. A Vegetable CsthsYtie
and Alternative more efficient than any mineral
preparation of the same class, and as agreeable
to the taste as ordinary candy, is now offered to
the sick in the form Of Lozenge.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
GOLD WATCH LOST.

r OST, at about half past 9 ght O'Clock Sunday
IL evening, somewhere between the residence
of Mr.. Bogue in the lower part Of Rock Island,
and the city of Moline, lady's gold watch, open
faced, with gold dial and the city of st. Louis
engraved on the same. Tho finder will be suit
ably rewarded by leaving the same with
JOSEPH A. BIDDIS0N.
Rock Island, Sept. 9, 1869, diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

man Of the Democratic County Committee.
I viii n, , a democrats TO go to the polls
and yo,. Tor these independent candidates
as xsli q. the democratic ticket.
We" 10 wv B. d. BufoRD,
Chairman Dem. Co. Com
Rock Island, H., Oct 81" 1869 E4
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
DR.. ERASMUS WINSLOW'S
Liver and Stomach LOzenge

Is the most important medicinal novelty that
modern chemistry has produced. 1t contains
two botanical extracts, perfectly harmless in
themselves, but embodying all the remedial prop
critics Of mercury, and destined in its pleasant
form to supersede and tansh from general use,
the nauseous pills and potions Of which that
dangerous excitant is the main ingredient. More
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
- rnRRyoyErra.

REMARKS.
On the nights Of the 18th and goth fros'' WIN
Ice half an inch thick.
WIZ. b. BANKS,
Hospital Steward [ 5. A,
Observer.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
CTTY HOTEL.

c.,,, Illinois and Washington Streets
ROCK ISLAND,
JULIUS UMHALT, Proprietor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
Premium Fob Printing,

Orders for job Printing will meet with prompt
attention at tie ANGUS 0pnIoE, and be executed
In the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS g..
Taken At Pos, Hospital, Rock isiand aase' ''
the week ending Oct. 2lS, 1907
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
HUsYMHss CARDS.
n. &, CONNOLLY,

rroRSKY ArLAw AND Notary P Ss.
a ia Rock Islsad, III. once over the f'''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
4, II. PARMENTER,

rToRNEY AND COUNSEL Lok F. AZ iii n,
"A once in Court House, ROCK i''"A1'
may 10 dlywe2w. --
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-10-22
To-Day's Advertiser to
IIsT OF LETTERS

REMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST |
X once at Rock Island, State Of Illinois, on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-03-30
Reconstruction.

The Norfolk Vwgiaian wishes to be shown
how Radical reconstruction has benefited any
State to which it has been applied, and asks
Is it Arkansas, with her loyal militia and
fugitive ''rebel'' population? Is it Tennessee,
with her deficit in the school fund and her dis
franchised population? Is it North Carolina,
with corrupt judiciary, wastefu expenditure,
and no means to meet the interest on her enor-
NOUS debt? Is it South Carolina, given over
to the tender mercies of negroes and carpet
baggers? Is it Florida, with the entire ma
chinery of the State in the hands of alien enc
mics? Is it Alabama, with increased debt and
general corruption? Is it Louisiana, with her
negro Lieutenant Governor and mixed schools
or is it reconstructed Georgia, whose Gov
ernor has appropriated money without authority
and whose Senators cannot take their seats in
Washington.
No same man would exchange the present
condition of Virginia for that of any Of the a
bove- named States We are better off with nc
government than they are with their superb
bundance and when we feel the pressure Of
the Underwood abomination, our friends, who
now talk of reconstruction as condition to
be desired, will curse the day that they ever
heard the word. For our own part, we prefer
the rule even of Candy to that of such legis-
lators as will gather in Richmond should we
everb be admitted under the pending constitution.
One tyrant is preferable to many