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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

The Washington correspondent OF the Baltl-
more Sun says:-"An erroneous impression
exists amongst Congressman and others, rea-
tive to the necessity of immediate action by
Congress on the resolution 10 amend the Con-
stitution on the suffrage question. Such a
resolution does not 60 to the Executive ior MS
approval or disapprOVal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

The Lynchburg News, whose editor is Col.
Withers, Selected as the Conservative candl-
date for Governor, 10 late editorial, express
c, his fear that the new movement" may not
only impair the unity Of the white people OF
Virginia 1--WE do not anticipate This to any
great EXTENT but that it may be the cause or
the excuse "for some to DRIFT into the Radical
?4nks'-some who are tired of being out in
the cold or who are impatient of longer delay
10 sharing 10 what others are now eJ joying,
AID expect still more beautifully to enjoy, by
utilization with the dominant party
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

APPROVED July -, 1865
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16
Gold.

NEW York, Feb. 16.-Gold to-day 1866.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

Gen. Grants remarks to the Committee who
officially announced 10 him his election, were
sensible, to the point, aud We think, in their
spirit and design, correct and proper. But to
Judge from the chorus of audatiOn and uproar
Of applause, which rises from the presses OF the
country, generally, and especially from those
who were most riOleaty opposed to Gen.
Grants election, one would think that such
words of wisdom were never uttered since the
days of Solomon. Extremists always, run
into extremes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16
Those who have not seen and cannot see the

Those who have not seen and cannot see the
propriety of what is called the new movement"
10 Virginia, only contend that, if universal
suffrage, without distinction Of color, is to
come upon us-as 10 all probability it will
the people of Virginia ought not to ask Tor it,
Or bsrgain about it, OF arrange the terms OF
fastening it forever. Aud we submit that ii q
''quid pro quo has been, or is now expected,
from the abandonment OF the grounds the Con
servatives Of Virginia have always occupied,
that ''Guid pro quo has not, yet, shown itself
iu any manner or shape whatsoever. 1t is
quite certain that whilst universal suffrage and
universal amnesty were at first talked about,
the latter is now hardly ever spoken off, whilst
the former remains "ioregone conclusion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

IAN l5-2awtFlGSdt2l C3shie

NOUNG GENTLEMEN wishing to posse.s
/ fine LUXURIOUS BEARD can attain
that object by using Dr.. WILSON'S ENG
LISH BEARD TJNCTUBE for few month.
regularly. imported direct and for sale by
JULIUS DIkNELT, II 5. Royal g.
In Washington, ~ M. p. ENTWlSLt.
ian I6-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Chief
Justice Chase delivered the opinion of the
Court 10 the case of BronsOn's executors against
Rhodes, being one of the cases recently argued
before the Court on an appeal from the Court
u, .i nppva Of the Conn, is that contracts made
payable in coin can be specifically enforced,
aud cannot be satisfied by legal tender notes.
Justices Swayne and Davis concurred az to the
general results, but read different opinions
Justice Miller dissented The decision does
10: nvolve the general question of the crnstltu
.lonality of the Legal Tender act. but afirms
the integrity of contracts made prior to that
legislation by Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

WIN. COGAN,
No. l5 North Royal street,
Has constantly on hand large and complies
assortment of
CHANDELiERS,
BRACKE FITS,
HASPS,
PENDANTS.
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY,
PORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
OTHER SHADES
CUT GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES.
Also
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS. VALVES,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished snd
fitted up with Gas in the most substantial ard
elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c, prompt
~ and faithfully executed; I'll at rlces which
will give satisfaction. NH 8-tf
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, FEB l6.
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Steamer f. O. knight, Denty. New York, u
lIooe, Wedderburn & Co
SAILED.
Steamer Empire, Prize, New York, by NJ.
Eldridge & Co.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship g. II. Stout, Ford, hence ut rhila-
delphia 18th instant.
steamship Virgins, Drew, hence at New
York 18th instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

DR. j. BODEMRRS CELEBRATED
~ HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS, will
cure coughs of the worst kind, Inflammation of
the lungs and throat and allays fevers immo.
diately. For sale by +. RECKER,
feb 10 Cor. King and ST. a saph sis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

The Richmond Dispatch makes general re-
mark concerning political movements 10 this
lay, which is entirely correct, and which, We
mink, has striking illustration 10 some re-
sent events Nothing is more unstable, fck ie
nd cbangeable, than party interests, party
say and policies. They are SO completely at
be mercy OF personal aspirations and strate-
yies that the rvaIies OF few men may in as
many mouths bring confusion upon the purpo
SEES of party 1t is obvious that Obey
based on so uncertain foundation must be as
tickle and false as the foundation itself.
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FL \ T 10 \ a l.

CHARTERED By SPECIAL tUIJr
CONC Es.G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16
NWM COGAll

Cash paid for old Iron and Brass. j
NAS AND STEAM FITTING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

BUILD4HG MATERIAL MILL " DIRK
aud CASTINGS Of every description made At
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

lust RECElVED-A large lot of Pickles,
y which l now offer for sale by the dozen AL
so, prime lot OF Tomato Catsup, on draught.
f. RECKER,
feb 10 Cor. King and St. Asaph SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16
ROBERT JANIEsoE

WISE s. 90.
No. -. King street.
Fire, Life and Marine hi9Ea placed IN reia
BIZ Companies Al reasonable rates. Ferson'
their Interest to consult ms before placing their
risks
FIRE RISKS ri THE COUNTRY taken q,
moderate rates sep l5-l7
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NaAG.3ENESTS.

q. w JAMESON. c. l.. C0LLIES.
EAMIESON " COLLINS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-16

NTEW ORLEANS MOLASSES.
105 bbls New Orleans Molasses received per
steamers Cuba and MARYLAND via Baltimore.
For sale by B II. LAMBERT,
feb 5 Is Union wharf.
, 1869-05-14

ORTEGNELSE
0rd den Ie Mai 1869 mhe Skater til St. M Colonial Ka for Art 1865
, 1869-05-14
5 e. 6 TX az 5.


VAURSUANT to orders from the Royal Government it is hereby
e made hnown that the taxes for the year 1863, viz Ground
aud BuHdng-Tax, the Tax on the production of Sugar, the Per-
centa e-Tax on the Rent OF houses, the Quart pro Cent Tax, the
New Tax, the house Tax the Cavalry and Artilery-Tax and the
Immigration-Tax, become due on the LIST Of May this year. A list
of the Tax-Debtors and OF the properties with specification OF the
respective amount of Taxes, will be found exhibited for inspection
for the Jurisdiction of Chrstiansted at the Royal Treasury Office,
aud for the Jurisdiction of Frederiksted at the Sherih7s Office IN
said town, and will be advertised in the st. Croix Avis.
In accordance with Governments Order the aforementioned
Taxes will be received after the 9th of every month, and on the
list of June the lists Of arrears will be sent to Government for their
further measures.
Royal Treasurer's Office, st. Croix the 9th April 1869.
J. A. HOVER,
const.
, 1869-05-14
ekjendtgjorelse

VF0LGE det Kongelige Gouvernements Ordre bekjendtgj6res
"A herved at Skatterne for Aaret 1868 nemlig: Grund- og Byg-
ningsskatten, Agift at sSukkerproduct omen, Leieaf9iften, I pct.
Skatten, Ny, .Huus, Cavalleri- og Artilleri- SAINT Immigrations-
over Skattedebitorerne og Eindommene, med Augivelse at Skater
mes Reob er henlagt til Eftersyn for Cfristiansteds Jurisdictions
v~edkommende Diet Kongelige Kasserercontoir, og for Frederik-
steds Jurisdiction paa Bytogedcontonet sammesteds, og vii tillige
blve ~indrykket st. Croix Avis.
Ifolge Gouvernementets Ordre ~modtages ovenanf6rte Skater
efter den ode hver Manned OK den 1se Juni vile RestancelsteInc
bliye indsendte til Gouvernementets videre Foranstaltning.
Det Kongeige Kasserercontoir, St, Croix den ode April 1869
]. HOVER,
cOnSt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
ALLCOCK POROUS PtASTEn.

Rheumatism, Lumbago, Cold Feet, Pam Of the
Chest, OF the side, Bruises and accidents, ecIe-
cin'IF of the Spine, also chronic weakness or af.
fiction hereof, Sore Throat, Varicoso Veins, and
even in affections Of the Heart this celebrated
plaster has been found to afford immediate and
permanent relief
Hr j. ". Johnson Of Hartford, writes AT
this moment Of writing, man applies for one
who by ENHANCEMENT in the shaft Of machinery
hni both ht, legs broken, spine severely injured
andwas for nearly year entirely helpless. THIS
man 'uni relief very soon by the application "
the Forons Pas'crs. He was soon enabled to
work. and now be lubOrs a. well as ever
LETTER FROM Or Fuller. up rgEKsEILL.
Thomas AlIcock = Co.-GcntIemen Since my
severe accident have used as an application to
she bruised parts your admirable plaster.
IL has had an excellent eject soothing while
drawing ont the soreness ami sustaining and
Strengthening the part upon which il lie applied.
Il. d. FULLER.
Peekskiu, Oct 5, 500.
AlIcock's Porous Pasters arc sold by all Drug
gist' Principal Agency, BrAndreth House,
New York. mchl6dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
POLITICAL CORRUPTION

The Boston PySt concludes gu article on
police corruption in the large cities with tb,
following account Of the viru. from which
the contsgion has spread
This infection Of corruption, however, poel
with the prevailing politics Of the times
When Congress is ruled by rings VI
might suspect that rogue catchsrs would
form similar alliances for themselves. The
immunity enjoyed by exalted power N e''
rupt practices encourages power p'ac'.
Il lower plane. The whisky r.nR' ,.Ffr
riugs, Indian rings, aad the 'I,,. ,In,,.
suggest their simple secret 10 ..,. anna or
The rage for laying hand, t DO ~, Nth nat;en,
mops, ,st,bopf having fr theW WIN Ph'iehI
- agt IN Congress only 10
services "IF"N' sIons # more limited and
sP'eHu ~ "' Power and profit are the
nun ",,@derstood in Washington and
WIZ .. re- very ones 70 c0njure with in
nv W political policemen. When Sena.
, "g.' can shnneiuIiy purchase their seats,
sgI not be- openly denounced for il By the
press and pIlpits, that could belch hottest |
words At the ndscreet and impatient con.
IIct Of a badgered President, act Of party
'''N''"N' 1A'bbh NVlAVNbly Aultl '"'' 80 -
al free course wherever plumber was to be
GIFTED and adroitly laid hold OF, When
legislatures are thoroughly genaI, selling
themselves out to the pocketstuied lobby
when brides Of hundred thousand dol
lrs, according 10 the assertion Of Senator
prague, are unbushngly offered a Senator
1r a favorable report when legislation is
NJ a piece Of shameless log rolling, for the
AXE Of securing the profits among the par
cs IN it,-whcn statutes are purchased out
yht in favor Of special interests, and when
e Treasury is drained by the most waste.
!, needless, and fraudulent series Of appro.
nations ever known in our history,-is it
very strange that tho evil runs down thro'
the channels Of the civil aud social or.
and the system Of protection
hich the largest communities have devised
r themselves should be proStituted to uses,
r which the highest legislative body in the
nd has deliberately set an example?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
SENATOR FENToN s CASE

The New York Commercial Adurtiser
which leads the Republican column IN the
charge against Senator Feuton, says;
The other day the tribune, ia reviewing
the testimony taken before the senate com
mlttee TO investigate the alleged corruption
in regard to the passage Of the Erie bill, caiI.
ed special attention 10 the testimony Of Mr.
Jay Gould, who gave the committee to IN.
dprstsnd that he had no knowledge that any
money was paid TO senators for the passage
OF the bill which he has engineered through
the body. The tribune iusuItinglv iuquir
ed It there was any one green enough 70
suppose that Mr. Goud told the truth, but
when Jay Gould is asked about the payment
Of 100000 10 Hamilton Harris for p1ocur-
ing the Governors signature to the bill, he
5wears that no money was paid 20 Governor
FentOn. his Is satisfactory to the tribune. |
Mr.. Gould is to be believed when he swears !
no money was paid to tenton; but he iy to |
be sneered at and held up as having sworn |
irl,r.y when be trsiies that uOmOuey, to HE
knowledge, was paid to influence Senators
70 vote Tor the bill. This is a fine speciman
o' WE Ttyme logic. The Times under.
w Pss''oE On the same point, aud as.
Su'ues '"a' 40 evidence has been produced
TO show that any money was maid N nro,
cure Governor Fenion's signature Ifbo ,
Times, Tribune or any of the admire. ~
Mr.. Feuton will induce him TO bring The ,l..
tor Of the Commercial 4dr,rtiy,r ir,o
court, he promises them that he trU sLo,c 5,I
supported scidsHce that the rao,.yy ar1s nail
for the purpose IF procuring Gaysrnor Fen.
1oH appTJraI q the Erie bill, end far ma
other purpose. There were no counsel fa. |
about il. The bin had passed both taa.a.
Mr.. Jay Gould Was approached bv g,a or
Fenton's most trusted advisers the tav i,
passed the assembly, who suggested hat |
Feuton was a candidate for vice pres;jer, /
and that his friends were going to CHICAGO
~ great force, and it would be verv cxpeD |
s7e for him, aud that contribution To holm |
TO dsfray the cost would ezpepdite tho
signature Of the bill. Ne Luolc N, ,1,L,
lrA2 "ds consulted on the Occasion in rSaorS
70 me Payme'H gfMe Money. He wa. rot
sworn before the senate committee. IL i,
Teady 70 JHTn:st the cUide1ce tcten 5rora,b,
into court. W.A Fentons friends subg,t
their case to the court aud Jury or viii thew
stand convicted before the people ? W.
pause for reply.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09

1000 p. NJ CINCINNATI EXPRESS sundays
excepted, connecting At Elnlra for Harris
burg PhlIA cIphlA Aui the South; at o.
wekJ for Ithaca; at BIughlmtJn for syria
Cuse, at La'kaWaNou for Homes Tale at
MiIdIetywu for UniouvilIei at Go,asn Tor
N1utg merry; Al GreycyuTt for Nrwhurgh
Ani Warwick and ut Jersey City with Ex-
press Train Of New jersey Railroad for
PA,Iaiclphis.
PROM BuFFALO-By New York Time from
Depot, corner Exchange and Michigan strsstS.
o:35 A. NJ. NEW YORK DAY EXPRESS, (Suu-
days eIceptod.) stops at HornellsvilIe glO
A. NJ. lBklt.l Susquehanns 232 7. VI. lDneJ
Turner's S.2J F. NJ, lSup.,l and arrives in
Bend with Delaware Lackavauua and IVES.
tern Railroad, at Jersey City with midnight
Express Train Of New Jersey Railroad for
Philadelphia.
1890 A. N. EXPRESS MAIL, vic. Avon and
HornelIsyille daily except SundSys.) Ar.
rves in New York at 7:4O A. NJ.
1850 p. NJ. LIGHTNING EXPRBSs, runs
daily. Stops at Hornesyills 6l5 =. NJ
Sap, and arrives in New York y.tO A. NJ
Connects at Elmira with Northern Central
Rsilwny for Harrisburg and the South an 4
at Jersey City With Morning Express Train
Of New Jersey Railroad for Pbiladelphis,
Sleeping Coaches ore attached to this train at
Buffalo, running through 70 New York without
bange.
T2O Pm. CINCINNATI EXPRESS, daily, les.
Dept sundays Stops at SusquehAnna g:45
4. NJ, lBkh..) Turner'S 3s45 ?. NJ. dime, !
aud arrives in New York st $40 p. Nj. Con-
neots az Jersey City With Evening Trains
for PhIsdeIphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton.
Sleeping coach attached to this trai at Buff
fAlo, running through to Susluehanna,
Only one train east on Sunday, leaving Buffalo
st $50 ?. NJ, and Dunkirx lis p. NJ, and
reaching New York at 20 4. NJ
Boston and New England passsn gers, with thsIR
baggage, are transferred free " charge in New
York,
Ga-To pleasure travellers the line q 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 nStureS beau
ties commands attention.
The best ventilated and most luxurious sleop.
Ing coaonet FER n TEaE NOHiD ny &C.
company oil night trains On this railway.
BAGGAGE CHECAED THROUGH,
A"d Jo'' d!~ays ne IoH az BY any other Route
GRS- AJAX for Tickets via Erie r. IwAv. which
can be obtained ct all tho Principal Ticket Ohoes
In The West and Southwest.
Il. RIDDLE, WHg. a. BARR,
tenl 6apt. GenI Pass, Ag /
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
n CARD.

\ CLERGYMAN, vhilo residing in South
"a America as a missionary, discovered a safe
aud simple remedy for the cure OF Nervous
Weakness, Early Decay, Diseases Of the Urinary
and Seminal Organs and the whole train of die
orders brought on by bsnelul and vicious habits
Great numbers have been cured by this noble
remedy. Prompted by desire to benefit the al.
hIc'od and unfortunate, will send the recipe for
preparing AMI using thi. medicine. in q sealed
envelope, to any QUO who needs it, free Of charge
Address, JOSEPH 7. ISMAE,
Station y, Bible House,
Jln2bIwau. New York City.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
READY GLAZED SASH,

n CoNNEGIioN With my Planning Mill, 1
= have opened Ware Room f,r the ssIe Of
PINNED aud Glazed Sash, where viii Keen con.
Stantiy on hand al sizes Of these articles which
can eel At much cheaper rates than tbov csr
&c purchased for elsewhere. I obtain nv 9l,s,
ron The manufactures at Pitt.burg tbereHv
ssE'He The profits which Others must pay VIA
gu! IN 'a's market. All Builiers Farmer: and
o'ners ~ want Of Sash will consult thor own IN.
tetsst Jy gl,lu: me a call before purchastn, e,.a
Taere a. sn aoripg unusual iuduaeucrtt s.,
'hl' Vhle. J. BInDlSGN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
1904. 1a4z. 1898.

In lot2 the grandfather Of Dr. Tobias intro
luccd the Venetian Linimeut in England. II
was a success although the price was a Guinea
bottle. HIS late Majesty William ~. used it for
Chronic rheumatism. and was entirely cured
after suffering for two years his attendingpbysi-
clans being unable to effect a cure, and he wrote
q letter Of thanks, which is now in possession Of
my uncle in Liverpool. have offered 100 stur-
ling for that letter, but it was refused. In lo47
| put 1t out IN the United States and now, il
1865, the sale is immense, Thousands Of fami-
lies are never without it. II ia safe and innocent
to apply externally or take internally. For p
years have warranted It 10 cure the following
complaints. Cholera, Diarrhwa, Dysentsry.
Group, Collie, Cramps, %H9gwj}SbTr"", Rheumatic,
! Burns Cuts Bruises, Old sorcs, Toothache
! Frosted Feet, Swelugs, Insect Stng,, ani pains
! in Chest, Back, or Limbs, externally II never
fails If used Is directed; for Cholera or Dysen-
tory tits certain, if used when frat attacked. No
one once trying It, will ever be without II. Sold
! by Druggist. Price Fifty Cents and one Dollar
Depot, ~ Park Place, n. Y.
mrhlf1Wlu
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
BRIDE IND BRIDEGROOM,

Essays for Young Men on tho interesting rels-
ton of Bridegroom 10 Bride, IN the institution
of Marriage Guide to matrimonial felicity,
and true happiness Sent by mail in sealed let
fer enyct. pcs free Of cha'ge. Address, HOWARD
Association, Box P, Philadelphia, Pa.
iAn2ulw.m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
THEI5A AMENDMENT IN RHODE ISLAND

THEl5th AMENDMENT IN RHODE ISLAND
The Republican Legislature Of Rhode Is.
and adjourned without taking action on The
18Th amendment, which will necessarily post.
r4De the matter till the newly chosen lcpsIa.
turv CouYenes. This has given rise 10 no little
surprise, in view Of tho hot haste of other
Ioya. assemblies 20 ratify the amendment,
particularly when compared to the action Of
l1e legislature Of Indiana. The Chicago
Time, accounts for the milk in this cocoa
h.I rs ialiows
There are some sixteen thousand Jacoh.u
voters ~ Rhode Island, and only about eight
thousand democratic voters But there are
ten thousand adult male inhabitants Of for.
eIgu birth, who are now dlstrauchiscd by the
property qualification that is not applied t.
Natives. he "httceulh Rmeudmrnt han
pens 10 include the word property as well
as "coIor and race, among the causes Of
discrimination that it proposes to iuhibit.--
If the amendment should be ratified the
mighty state Of Rhode Island would he com.
PEELED to abolish the property qualification
winch now excludes ten thousand intelligent
white men from her ballot boxes and enables
her Jac9bins to preserve their political as.
tendency in the state. There's the rub
They ARE willing TO take 10 their political
bosom any number of West African niggcrs;
bu: 30 acknowledge political brotherhood
with white men who happen to have been
born IN country not able TO boast the pc.
H'lcal virtues Of Rhode Island Jacobinism-
1t Is shocking to think Of. To enfrsnchise
ignorant, brutal and semi barbarous Etho.
pans, who will vote az Jacobin carpet.heg.
gers tell them to, is virtuous, loyal, patriotic.
republican in FORM and so on; but to en-.
franchise civilized white men, who may be
guided in the use of the ballot By their iudg
mentr and thus may cudanger the futur,
success Of the party IN Rhode ls,and-tba
is a horse Of another color"
Such are the highly moral and vrtuou
considerations that have influenced the JAG
obin legislature of Rhode Island to defe
action on the negro suffrage amendments ,
its successor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-09
Bedding Horses in sswduIt.

\ late issue Of the London F.ed con.
tains the result Of an experiment, the feast.
btity Ofwhich has been discu ssed someuhat
The writer says "lIayinR used sawdust As
bedding for horses for length Of time, the
results OF my experience may not he uuac
ceptable n some Of your iuquiring readers.
! litter my horse on it 70 the depth Of five
or six inches rakiug of the damp and soil.
ed surface every morning, and spreading
evenly a little fresh, removing the whole
only fosr times year. H. advantages ap
pear 20 be many, of which | will state few
which give II, IA my estimation, lie great
superiority over straw. 1t IS much cleaner
and more easily arranged. and Of course
much cheaper At first cost, making in the
end excellent manure 1t is peculiarly bene.
fetal TO the feet aiiording a cool, porous
stuIling, n substitute for the soil or earth W.
always find in the hoofs of a horse at grass.
and present the resemblance to the horses
natural iooIlng-the earth.
1--WE have never had diseased foot since
the introduction Of aawdust IN the stable,
now some years since. Horses bedded on
sawdust are also freer from dust stnus than
when on ordinary litter simply because saw
dust is better absorbent, perhaps, aud
testify their own approval of 1t by frequent.
ly rolling and lying down for hours in the
day. /, has also the recommendation OF be-
ing uueIible-au advantage which all in
charge 81 horses with the habit Of consum-
ing their litter, will readily admit. Being
free from pungcnt smell, which is apt to &c
straw luulessscrupuIousIy kept 1t
is innocent TO weak eyes, and its slight
turpeutjue 5dor IL rather sweetness than
otherwise. II makes when converted into
manure the best possible foundation for hot
beds, and unlike other stable manure, forms
.o hErbor or refuge for vcrmin. Pine saw
dust is the best, aud oak the worst, NJ the
latter turns block on the second day