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CALOMEL OR MERCURY
RAILWAYS PILLS.

In RAILWAYS PILLS, The true principle IF PHTgd-
ton is securedno alone TO the Office Of dsmss,ng the
faces and excpuients from the bowels b those humors
that are checked stopped in their passage through the
Sktn Kidneys, Lungs, and oil excretng and sccretins
funcons for II these cxcfementots secreti0ns BELONG
ing to thu skim liver lungs kidneys interrupted IN
their ccape. they become products OF decay and dego-
position, and must be purged from the living body
through their pepper channels; hence the purgative
qualities of RAILWAYS PILLS extend to the sccrctions
OF the SKIN, KIDNEYS, LIVER, &c whereas not
one OF the advertised Pills claim to act beyond the
+,
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TRAINS and mail. are now having a hard
time in keeping regulated.
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The PLAcE.-The best place in town to
get fresh white bread is at John Aster 8
Bakery, on Market Square. Call around.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

EVERY member of the Washington Life
Insurance Company is interested in is sue.
cess. II. c. Cleaveland agent.
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BAD.--The farmers Of Scott county expect
only third Of crop Of wheat.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

A Doc committed suicide in Muscatine
the other day.
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FORTY CENTS line will be charged f0r
each insertion Of all articles under this head
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5000 REWARD.

OST in Davenport, Rock Island or on the
- Ferry, between 7 A. NJ. and 2 o'clock p. NJ.
on this day, between $1,000 a d $1,000, in a roll
Of bills one $500 note and the balance in 800,
anu $50 notes. l will give S2O0 reward for the
return ofthe money to me at the Rodman House,
Rock Island,
June 24-dtf. T. J. HART
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TILL TAPPrR.--A till Taper eased store
money drawer Of over SIS at Davenport
yesterday.
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To MAKE business these dull times mar
must advertise.
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Dailp argus.
Tuesday Evening, July 30, 1869.


Orders for Job Printing will meet with prompt
attention at the ARaus 0YPIo., and be executed
in the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
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LOCAL. o0lUhGM.

FIFTEEN CEkTs Iiue VAL be eHafseo iof
zach insertion Ut arucles ulder tnis leao'
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RAILWAYS sARSAPARILLIAN or REMOVAL
ING RESOLVENf furnishes positive evidence of its
Purifying and Fruitful efficacy in curing persons
sdered Impoten and Barren who have since married and
had children.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

Remedy quick in entering into the circulation and
communicating its curative properties RAILWAYS
sAHsAPARiLLIAN supplies want that has ever cx.
listed.
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Dan RACE declares himself in favor of fe
male suffrage.
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PA r AT ,YGIS CHR Eth
SA RSAPA RILLIAN.

So quick is RAILWAYS sARsAPARILLIAN or
RENOVATING kESOLFENT in entering into the cir
cuaton that it may be detected in the urine sweat and
blood In ten minutes after it has been taken.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-20

The best evidence have of the powerful Pur-
wing Tonic and Fruitful properties Of RAILWAYS
SARSAPARlLLIAN RES0LVENT is that it has
cured persons who veTging Imbecility and
Insanity through Self-Abuse with continued drains Of
the seminal fluid, aud cured by the Resolvent
when prepared under the old process in 1850 who have
married and have children now living. A few bottles
will restore the vgor of life.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13
DECORATION DAY.

In accordance with General Orders" from Head
quarters of the Grand Army of the Republic, the
graves of deceased Soldiers and Sailors will be de-
corated with flowers, on Saturday, May 90
The Citizens of Elizabeth are respectfully invited
to contribute flowers WHITE as far possible fol-
this occasion. which may be left at the house OF
Mrs Brittin IS Washington street. at the stores OF
j. G. Ogden Elizabeth avenue, and at VIM. H. De-
Hart Broad street. on Friday afternoon, and on Sa-
trrday morning before ten O'Clock.
Flowers intended for any particular grave must
have the name attached.
1t is desired that wreaths be discarded as far as
possible, and hatAother designs be adopted, such
as crosses anchors, shields, sc.
1t is respectfully requested that owners of car
riages will volunteer them for the procession. A
large number will be needed, and it is hoped that
this request will be responded to literally, which
may be reported to the Chairman of this Commit
tee soon as possible.
Any person having a knowledge of graves omit
ted last year will please make it known to some
member of the Committee.
All places of business are requested to close the
sarie from the hours of l until P. M. also, that
the flags in this city be placed at half-mast.
BY order of the Committee of Arrangements.
j. H. GRAY, H. r. CANNON,
j. r. WILEY, j. MADISON DRAKE,
L. W. OAKLEY, JOSEPH G. OGDEN,
L. HENNING, G. E. VANBLARCUM,
c. S. HIGGINS, IRA B. WHEELER,
+. X. DAY, G. c. SUDAN,
J. II. MARTIN.
WIN. H. DEFIANT, Chairman.
JOHN A. LUTz, Secretary.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13
WEsTFrE1D. April Both. 1868.

An oyster supper was given to all the
principal mechanics of Westfield,
Thursday Evening, April Goth, by the
new firm, Ferris & Hanson, in their
new Building, to be known as Union
Hail." which is over their extensive
Gas Fitting and Plumbing, stove and
tin wage department. Mr.. Marsh, our
hotel keeper was rendered the post Of
honor at the head of the table. The
company were highly waited upon by
Doctor Fletcher, IA colored gentleman)
from Elizabeth, but in the employ of
the firm. After the repast, Mr.. Moffett
(the coal and lumber dealer was unani
mously chosen chairman and S. M.
Foster, Secretary, to preserve good
order. Speeches were made by Mr..
Moffett, (of the firm of Stanford & Moi
felt, carpenters and builders) Old Bos
ton and Mr.. Staples, very promising
Young man of extraordinary talents as
speaker. Toasts were given by our
most worthy chairman, and by the
Mighty Hunter, Mr.. Rouser and sever
al others. Mr.. Harry, of West End,
and Messrs. Rass & Cox, of Westfeld,
and Porto of Long Island, favored the
party with choice gems of vocal music,
songs, ballads, choruses, comic Duets,
etc. Mr.. Joe. G. Bung (alias Cakee
JOY formerly of New York, favored the
party with his gymnastic accomplish
ments. Mr.. Rouser took the chair,
and Mr.. Moffett addressed the meeting,
giving good advice to the younger
mechanics on profit and loss, the tenn
perance cause in general. Mr.. Moffett
having taken the chair again, a vote Of
thanks was rendered to the new firm
of Practical Mechanics, Ferris & Han
son, for our entertainment. They in
return pressing the invitation upon all
present to be sure and come to a similar
treat as often as once month, which
was agreed upon. The meeting then
adjourned, to meet in four weeks same
hour and place.
Yours truly, Sec.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13
DISASTROUS FIRE IN CINCIN-
MATT.

CINCINNATI, May 12.-The most de-
structive marine confagration that
ever occurred in this city broke out this
morning at the landings of the New
Orleans and Memphis Packet Compa-
MES. The fire originated in the Steam
err Clifton and extended to the West
moreland, Melnotte; and Mary Erwin
above, and to the Cheyenne and OAR
ling below. The six boats were soon
enveloped in flames. The hulls of the
Melnotte and Darling may be used
again the others are total loss. The
fire originated in the chambermaid's
room on the Clifton, by the upsetting
of coal oil lamp. Fourteen kegs of
gunpowder on the Cheyenne exploded
and scattered the flames to the West
moreland. There were also 200 barrels
of coal oil on the Cheyenne and Is bar
rels on the Westmoreland. The Mel
notte belongs to Williamson Isham
and Capt. Remission. She was valued
at 900, and was insured for $4,000.
The Westmoreland was owned by Capt.
Byers and Rusk & Wolf, and was enga-
ged in the New Orleans trade. She
was valued at $4,000, and was insured
for $4,000. She had 70 tons of freight
on board. She was an old boat. The
Clifton was fine Memphis packet, five
years old, and was one third loaded.
She was owned by the Memphis Pack
ct Company, and was valued at $35, 900
and was insured for $4,000. The
Mary Irwin was an Arkansas River
boat, and had just been repaired. She
belonged to George Wolfe. There was
no freight aboard of her She was val
ued at $12, 900 and insured for $40, 900.
The Cheyenne was also engaged in the
Arkansas River trade. She was owned
by Capt. John Pyle. She was new
boat, having been only eight months
in use, She was loaded with valuable
freight of about 300 tuns The boat
was Valued at $50, 900, and was insured
for $4,000. The estimated value OF
the cargo was $4,000. The powder on
this boat was carried ashore. The
Darling was valued at $25, 900, and was
insured for $4,000
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13

The National Republican of Wash
ington says: John Glen of Ohio, the
famous drummer boy who dropped his
drum for musket, at Chickamauga,
and shot Rebel colonel who demand
ed his surrender, and who was subse
quently wounded in another engage
ment, has been appointed cadet at
large to West Point by the President.
He was but u years of age when he
beat his drum, and is scare II now. He
was cordially greeted by the President,
Gen. Logan, and the Secretary of War,
all of who knew him while in the army.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13

"The man at the whcel"-The We
locipedestrain.
Motto for a journatist-"Do write
and fear not ~
The shadow of fortune--The ghost
of chance.
Habeas Corpus has returned to Ire
land to live.
Cincinnati is to have home for fall
len women.
Some young gentlemen use blonde
hair powder.
To remove stains from the character
Get rich.
Moving for new trial-Courting o
second wife.
A Buffalo sexton has buried over 80,
900 people.
Spectacles were invented by nm
italian in 1899.
Every sin buys pleasure at the price
of peace.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13

LIFE AND IT'S ENDS. Remember for
what purpose you were born, and
through the whole of life, look at its
end. Consider, when that comes, in
what You will put your trust. Not in
the bubble Of worldly vanity-it will be
broken mot in worldly pleasures-they
will be gone; not in great connections
they cannot serve you not in wealth
you cannot carry it with you; not il
rankin the grave there is no distinc'
ton not in.the recollection of a life
spent in giddy conformity to the silly
fashions of thoughtless and wicked
world but in that of life spent sober
ly, righteously, and cody, in this
present world.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13
Yours truly,

High houses are mostly empty in the
upper story.
Missouri has recently built 5000
school houses.
Did the current that was stemmed
grow on the bush =?
Song of an escaped convict-The last
link Is broken.
When is a boat like pile of snow !?
When it is drift.
A cane that gets over the the ground
rapidly-A hurricane.
New York pays more for tobacco
than it does for bread.
How to make the hour go fast-Use
the "spur of the moment"
Florida's orange crop promises to be
unusually large.
Napoleon has presented six splendid
vases to Isabella.
Western female piclpockets faint in
gentlemen's arms.
In China there is coin, fifteen OF
which equal one cent.
Toledo, Ohio, recently shipped o.
500 pigeons to New York.
Isabella's head still ornaments Span
ish postage stamps.
We must care for the children if we
would control the future.
The Pennsylvania oil product in
March was 303, 521 barrels.
The discontinued man finds no easy
chair.
John Chinaman wants vote in Cali
fornia.
Moonlight baptisms take place in
Indiana.
Schuylkill Co.. Pa, had a snow
storm May l.
New gold fields have been found in
Alaska.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13

LOUISVILLE, May ia number of
Gen. Thomas army comrades repaired
to the Generals headquarters to-day
to present him with magnificent sill
yer service but the General declined
its acceptance, on the ground that he
was determined never to receive dona-
ton under any circumstances.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13

The anniversary of the National
Temperance Society was held in Coop
err Institute, New York, last night. Hon.
William E. Dodge presided, and ad-
dresses were made by DIR. F. r. Lees,
of England, Hon. Henry Wilson, of
Massachusetts, and others.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13

A Convention of the Republican party
of Texas has been caAed to meet at
Houston, on the fourth Monday in May,
to nominate candidates for Governor
and other State officers under the new
Constitution to be submitted to the
people of the State.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13

BASE BAIL MATcH-A most inter-
esting game of base ball will be played
at Union Square on Saturday afternoon
next, at 2 o'clock. The two depart
ments at the shear factory are to con-
tend for the championship. The dry
grinders having challenged the black
smiths and polishers for friendl
match We shall publish the result on
Monday.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13
Valuable Property
For Sale.

VNHE Property known as the I" SCOTT PROPER
| TY" situate in the city of Elizabeth, N. j., has
been divided into lots and is in the market for
sale.
This Property is centrally located in the very
heart of the city, and is the only plot of any extent
in that locality which is not built upon. 1t has a
frontage on Jersey street. Jefferson street and Mad
ison avenue These streets are severed, and Jersey
street and Jefferson street paved with Belgian pave
ment
1t affords facilities for building rstclass city
sidences few lots have already been sold, and
the parties purchasing have made arrangements for
the erection of fine Brick Dwellings. Lot 25 by 100
feet, prices varying according to location.
We can confidently offer this property as the best
and cheapest in the market at the present time for
those who desire to combine the character of city
residence with country home
For further particulars apply to
JOHN NJ. COWELL,
nib I'm No. II Arcade, Elizabeth, N. j,
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Tan may be removed from the face
by mixing magnesia in soft water to the
consistency of paste, which should then
be spread on the face and allowed to
remain minute or two. Then wash
off with CASTLE soap suds, and rinse
with soft water.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13
NATIONAL GUARD STATE OF
NEW JERSEY,

HEAD QUARTERS Third REGIMENT,
NFw BRUNSWICK May Sth, 1862
NOTICE is hereby given that will hold an Elec-
~ ton, according to Law, to fill vacancy in Co.
"B" Third Regt. N. j.. S. N. G., on THURSDAY
EvG. MAY 18th 1869, at TX O'Clock, P. NJ, at the
Armory, Elizabeth, N j.
URIAH DEHART, Col. Third Regt N. j., S. N. g.
Official: Albert S. Blue, LIST Lieut. Adgt
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S25 REWARD--LGST,

ON Tuesday May 18th, between Elizabeth and
OCranford, dark Leather Pocket-book contain
ing about One Hundred and Sixty Dollars Ia 500
Bill, the balance in small bills,) and memoran-
dums. The above reward will be paid, on delivery
of the to E. M. Herrck Il Co., 219 Brod street,
Elizabeth N j. m12
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13

The house, store, and goods of He
man G. Crocker, at South dwich,
Mass, were totally Destroyed by fire on
Tues day night.
A fire occurred yesterday, on the
corner of Srand and Fremont-streets
Galveston, which entirely destroyed a
number of frame buildings
The Rev. John r. Smith, who has
been under examination at Bath, Ne,
for alleged forgery, has been held to
bail in the sum of $1,000 for trial.
SERVICES commemorative of the death
of Father Madden, who died year ago
willsbe held at st. Vincent's Church,
Madison, on Wednesday next.
The Atlantic Base Ball Club beat the
Champions OF Jersey City, yesterday,
As to II.
Belvidere is to have an extensive ag-
ricultural implement factory establish
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-13
NOTICE.

NIGHT-SOII, and sediment of sinks, can be re-
~ moved without any nuisance or Inconvenience,
by the
SPRINGFIELD POUDRETTE COMPANY.
Orders left at No II Morris avenue Elizabeth, or
at Mr. Longs fish stand in First street. Elizabeth
port near the railroad, will be promptly attended
to. all 3m
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FOR RENT.

OEvERAL Fine Residences, furnished or unfur-
- nished Apply to
JOHN NJ. COWELL,
m5 1w No. IL Arcade.
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TO LET.

A T PERTH AMBoY, N. j., for the summer or
n year. neatly furnished, delightfully."- located
cottage. Apply to S. r. WESTERVELT,
my3 Room g. Arcade Building.
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FOR SALE CHEAP.

A small dwelling house in Smith street, between
N Elizabeth avenue and Martin street. Size of
lot 25xl5O feet. which also is Barn with three
stalls Apply to Ross Son. 164 Broad street.
lW
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TIE ELIZABETH DAILY MONITOR is
published at 155 BROAD STREET, near
ly opposite the National State Bank, by
j. MADISON DRAKE,
Editor and Proprietor.
Editor and Proprietor.

The DAILY MONITOR will be served to subscribers at
TWELVE CENTS A WEEK.
Mr. GEORGE E. VAN BLARoUM has route in the
upper part of the city Orders may be left at this
Office Mr.. WILLIAM G. JONES will supply those at
the Port.
Copies may be obtained at 1856 Broad street.
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LOTS FOR SALE,

WITHIN 400 yards of the Market Hall, on high
w ground at prices ranging from 1915 upwards.
Apply to HENRY F. FAIRBANK,
Elizabeth, N. J.
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STORE TO LET,

~ GOD business stand. Desirable locality, within
VI one hundred yards of the depots. Apply a
40 Morris avenue. all If
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BOARD.

MFRS. LAWRENCE would announce to those
vi wishing good Board at a reasonable price.
that she is ready to accommodate them Apply
at No. Union street, back of the Court House. or
at the Monitor office Seven minutes walk from
depot. ma 1w
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ROOMS TO LET.

rINHREE ROOMS to let at 40 East Grand street.
L Inquire on the premises. ms
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For SALE.

A FINE RESIDENCE, situated on Jersey street,
N near West Elizabeth Station, containing nine
rooms with all the modern improvements. Barn
and Garden. Lot contains q acres. Will be sold
on easy terms Apply to
JOHN M. COWELL,
me 1w No. IL Arcade.
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FOR SALE,
POTATOES,

OOOBUSHELS CHOICE POTATOES, suitable
AOO for seed or eating purposes, just received,
and for sale cheap for cash by
WALSER & VONARX,
ap17-tf Tanner Building, Morris avenue.
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BOARD.

A GENTLEMAN and wife OF two single gentle
N 1hen, can be accommodated with Board in
private family. One large front room and small one
adjoining-on Second Floor-three minutes walk
from Depot. Pleasant neighborhood. Address
Box 1877, Post Office. ml2-3t*
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Belvidere is to have an extensive ag-
ricultural implement factory establish
ed on its water power, with 100000
etpital
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-26

creamy buzz rose color ana the white wedding lgove
with suver buttors and crimped fringe. Gloves with
thrss four and six studs areiworn. the latter equanE
the Yrsnch dove with ton buttons in length By me-
ehanioaf attachment the studs made more secure
than any button can be- yellow, salmon, ane absinthe
are shades for dinner gloves Egyptian or silver color
fine wear for opera or ceremenous visits. Tho newest
fans arc deeper In the center and appear pointed when
closed In some styles tho ivory sticks extend outsde
Of the satn and have very pretty effect Black sk EN-
brodered with gold with gold sticks over the SIX nsed
plush entire pearl and ivory fans carved IKE lace Cos"
open work black silk and pointea ivory are among
she styles shown Embersons The lacquer sticks IN
scarlet are pretty with bizarre toilets. .. w.
Chrysophrase 10 the jewel fancied ~ presen. It's
yarity makes 1t esteemed than It's pale opahne
green tint which shove two shades-sea'green ana
deeper tint Its rarest color like pearl melted IN sea-
water Oblong square shapes Of precious stones are
fancisd rich set was shown In heavy solid setting
MERGED with cameo fgures the face. The brooch was
Diana with her the square sleevebuttons bore the
head of Mary Stuart cinqueeento design, with set
ting of Roman and bright gold with brants twiDkhng
IN the rims and pendants was eeeutliul as deWeweny
Black ONYX and gold fashionable cut In ghpi0rs
with pendants pieces, and bars They are sppro
pirate for homo toilets I'll. .A.,.. ~,
Ink necklaces OF heavy brlght gold cable CHAINS al
ternatry dead and bright gold collars with frnEeilke
pendnnts points, and drops like fine seedwork on gold
are worn with evening dress htruscan Wlre-wOra -
as admirable The union OF oiainoEdS anu
nears IL most esteemed In costly parures rather man
separate collections. From Messrs Brown q opauioas