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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-26

NATURLIzATIoN.-T Nova Scotians
have solemniy resolved, after q debate
greatly stimulated by a spirit of annexa-
ton, to contest legally their coDfedera-
tion with Canada Canada, in turn, is
seized by the idea of independence, and
men aud presses OF high rank, and on
both sides Of Dominion politics, are ad.
yocating her separate nationality, With
the nationalists and anpexationists, pull.
ing the same way, it is not difficult to
predict danger to the Confederation
The hope Of making the British DoInin
ion in America power in itself vests, it
seems, in the principle Of naturalization,
No TINE TO READ-Men excuse themselves
from subscribing for q paper by, saying they
have no time to read. When we hear q man
thus excuse himself, we conclude he has never
found time to confer any substantial advantage
either upon his family his country, cr himself
1t is truly humiliaiing, and we can form no
other opinion than that such Imam is, Of little
importance TO society. sli yh~iD ou of i.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-26

The jbnLEh- The following admission q
the posipn Ad1ertissr. with reference to the
second dhy's performances, will surprise no
one with smaiiering Of musical abatement
aud observation. The trouble alluded 70 has
been standing one with all musical perform
ances, when even 1.-THE Of these numbers have
been engaged;
THE experience Of the day, however, might
prove, II any proof were needed, that on the
whole nothing will be gained by such mass
ing Of performers forlthe production OF classi-
cal symphonies. Tie mere distances Of the
stage and auditorium are fatal 70 that precise
cIeanness 0f execution which u essential for
the full effect Of such compositions. And this
fact has already been learned and acted on In
European cities" I '- Ut n
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-26

CnrsEsE IMMiGRATIoS.-Th subject
Of Chinese immigration to the Pacific
slope will be brought before Congress at
its next season. Several prominent rep
resentatives are now on visit to Cali.
fornia for the purpose Of studying the
whole question, and another gentleman
leaves here in Q few days for San Fran,
cisco with similar Intentions, It IL ap-
pretended that the number Of Chinese
who viii arrive here within ten years
viii be estimated by the millions, and the
theory of some newspapers aud politici.
ans that they come merely for the pur-
pose OF working without any desire or
intention 10 participate in our politics is
regarded by many as on assumption. not
altogether warranted by fact, history or
experience. M uuta.t.f .,fl yuq 9
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-26

.a! tnd yAs9ie4s1aG h1s NJJ4I
Etut ssaf-u.f vae d5k .Itpg.f a .,ye
IL OR BLACK SILKS, MUsLINs, ORGAN,
DIks. BLACK ,GRRNADINES FRKNCH
0lN0HAMs, P0PLINS, COLORED b
10 ALRACAs; and AL kinds Of summer ash
DRkSS GOODS, HOOP SHIRTS,
4"''' CoRSRfs, Ao Gall a -llt +
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1869-06-26

I,fI 9dEmiireai % i1fsF ai jdnno
" ol aR9nI a7s Rsl wod ( ..sgs
IF you want Bleached IIhck towels at COX
40 90 y ots % cha % cla Bleaehed nmask 40 A 30
'Aa' e~'g''o 1sm a0olr SMITH \ SIIKSkYF,
MA s,5k
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
How 10 Build A Corn Crib.

How 70 have rat proof corn crib is
great question among farmers, a cores
pondent of the New York farmers Ctu6
gives the following experience;
II have corn crib that has stood for
twenty years, and has never had a rat, and
but one mouse in it, to my knowledge. Posts
ten or eleven feet long and eight inches
square; mortise TWO feet from one emo; Tor
end stills two.inch mortse with tusk. Taper
post from sill to the end, by hewlng OIL
inside until the end isreduced TO four inches
diameter; make smooth with draw knife,
and nail on tin smooth half way TO the end,
below the sill. Let sills be eight inchea
square: also, end tie them and the raiteI
plates strong with moderate intertiss. Brace
we'll, and lath up and down with three.quaT
ter inch lath; dovetRil or couutersink Jolst
erosswisc lay the loor and board up th'
ends with ungrooved boards; let each bent b
twelve feet long, six feet wide at the sill
and seven and half feet at plate and
full 10 peak, it will hold $50 bushels.
never had an ear to hurt on account of tn
great width If preferred, lay the floor wit
lath OF uarrow,bosrds, with room for vent
lation. Each post should stand on stone
about three inches from the ground, an
u each stone have a foundation two fee
square and below the frost
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

The allies of Mazzini profess to recognize
no advantage in what has been accom- plshed
by these seven years of unity and parliamen'
tary legislation they ask, "What does it profit
that the Bourbons have been driven from the
throne as long as the Pope retains temporal
sway that the petty dukedoms have been
merged in one large state, that a constitution
been secured--so long as we are not ne,
publc?" On the other hand, to large anu
inert class, the civic responsibilities sireaoy
assumed, are irksome and vacuous' lhey re-
greet the days Of prieslly monopoly ahd eour"F
patronage, cling to old teudal privileges
and ignore the greatest COCO OF thc Hrea'eS''
number" Much OF this peryerslty IS OWING
to the absence of statesmen whose ihlue"ce
would clarity and concentrate puOnc Sen''
ment Since the heath Of Cavour, the want
| ~ a leading spirit in the State has been the
great obsticle TO political prosperity. In
| twenty years, Italy has had nineteen prime
| ministers, twenty.six home, and nearly as
many foreign ministers; those OF war, the
| marine, finance, public instruction, justice,
etc have been changed quite as often There
| has been no steady, continuous, executive
agency to mould and enlightcn, to denoh
| strate the efficiency, aud solVe inc P'oO'0"'
| Of governmental reform. y.
a can say very little good Of the condi
ton and prospect of things here writes , on o.
old Englisb resident of the Italian capital, II
recent letter; "the government isnot d9lht
| its duty in the only way which could LEAD u
tho recovery Of the country--U'9orous,. roo
amt branch economy. They are STRIVING
hard 20 make both ends meet-but they AZ
tempt it only by increasing taxation IN ever S'.
conceivable mode, apparently Ignorant oil 'h
fundamental principle Of political economy
which teaches that over taxation IS "a 'her
killing of the goose that laysthe golden egg
The taxriots lately prevalent are sad col
, Grmation of this statement; and While sue
vital questions as the continuance OF the ten
poral power of the Pepacy, the acquisition
0 the Lower Tyrol, and the reform OF the \
tional Finances occupy the minds oithongt
full patriots, the apathy and indifference
voters in many districts, and the TACT tha' !,
nuorum in the Chambers often indehn''el
DELAYS important public basiness, AFFORD
singular and painful contrast to the ln'eh
s,erest Of the debates and thenteIhgent ~
patty of the people during the paImy ga
oS Italian renegation at Turin, when Cavo
D'Azegho, and Victor Emanuel won the
mration ofliberal Europe From Pnt""'
MdgaziRe far OctObcr.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
We Believe in Advertising.

The ARGrs Office is tho best in Western Hi
nois.
ltis the most thoroughly managed, tho beat
! equipped and appointed, and hHs the most sS'h-
! full workmou money can procure.
We can do all manner of work in the most
expeditions manner.
We can print cards on double enamel pearl
antique bristol, or china, in gold, silver tInt'
| or colors.
Our visiting and wedding cards command
universal admiration.
Our ball and invitation cards are Topographic
cal models.
Cuisines, cards, shipping cards, railroad cards,
stair cards, show cards, or any other cards, done
at the shortest notice.
| Bill heads, checks, drafts, letter heads, envel-
ones. statements, or bills Of ladng perfectly
executed
We DO splendid poster work, ofeyery dosorip-
ton.
Lawyers briefs, catalogues, folders, price
lsts, speeches or sermons, printed h: the ARGUS
office are unoXoecd.
We print warranty deeds, mortgage deeds
quit claim deeds, tax sale deeds, bonds for deeds
trust Deeds manufacture blank books, and Dc
any other kind Of work that can be ordered.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
In Remote Settlements Of Untold
Value.

Food makes blood blood makes tho body. If
tho blood be pure, the blood is healthy. SO if
we arc not in health, wo know some impurities
are lurking about which must be removed, and
tho sooner the better.
Brandrcth's Pills remove all from the system
which nature needs no longer.
The wonderful cures effected by Hrandreth's
Pills have arrested the attention Of enlightened
physicians Upwards Of fvc thousand now use
them in their daily practice, and two hundred
have given their written testimony rs to their
innocence and value, rs cleansers Of the bowels
and blood
Their untold value is to these living in settle
ments whore doctors can only DO had IT great
expense. For il you are sick, you have only to
take one or more doses of Brandreth's Pulls tC
got cured. Full direetionssre with each box.
Sold by all Druggists septl9dwl I'm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Comfort and Bliss, or Pain and
Agony.

DR. TOBIAS Celebrated Venetian Liniment,
~ whose wonderful cures, sure aud instanta-
neous action, in cases of Chronic Rheumatism,
Headache Toothaehe, Group Cuts, Burns, Uoiic,
Cramps, Dyycutery, ETC., have astonished the
civilized world is no new catchpenDy; hut An
article that has stood the test of twenty-five
years The enormous sale snd rapidly iucrcas-
ing demand isat once the surost evidence Of It's
usefulness and popularity. No family should be
without bottle in the house. Hundreds of dol
lars and many hours Of suffering may be saved
by its timely use.
Collie, Cramp, and Dysentery yield at once to
its pain-euratiye properties. 1t is perfectly in
noeent and can be given to the Oldest person or
| youngest child. No matter if you have no con
| fdence in Patent MediciDes-try this, and you
will be sure and buy again. aud recommend to
| your friends Hundreds Of physicians recon-
| mend it in their practice.
Sold by the Druggists any Storekoepers. Price
| so cents and One Dollar. Depot, 10 Park Place,
New York septl 9dwl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

This inialhblo Remedy does not, like the poi
sonous irritating snutfs and strong caustic solu-
tions with which the people have long been hum
bugged, simply palate for short time, or drive
the disease to the lungs there is danger Of do
ing in the use Of such ncstrums, but it produces
perfect and permanent cures of the worst ca 'os
of chronic catarrh, as thousands can ties fly,
"Cold in the Head is cured with few sppIica-
tions. Catarrhal Headache is relieved and Gu ed
as if by magic. 1t removes offensive Breath
Loss or impairment Of the sense Of taste. smcl
or hearing, watering or wcah Ives, and In
| paired memory, when caused By he violence o
catarrb, as they all frequentlo are. I oiler il
| good faith standing reward Of $500 for a cas-,
! Of catarrh that ] cannot cure.
| FOR SALE By MOST DRUGGISTS EVERY
WHERE. PRICE ONLY so CENTS.
Ask your Druggist for the Remedy; but if BIZ
has not yet got it on sale don't be put of by Sc
cepting any miserable worse than worthless sub
sttute, but enclose sixty cents 10 ne, and the
Remedy will be sent you pos paid -Four pack
ages 81 90, or enc dozen for s. CO. Sent a two
cent stamp for DR.. sage's pamphlet on Cstarrh.
Address tie Proprietor,
R.v. PIERCE, NJ. D.
spn2dSm, Buffalo, y, Y,
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Z Book for the Million.
IZEY;{;z n !IEEN!5
mch l5dwly.

A PRIVATE CoUNsELoR TO THE MARRIED or
n those about tomarry, in all that pertains to
the physiological mysteries and revelations OF the
sexual system, with the latest discoveries IN pro-
ducing and preventing offspring, how to preserve
the complexion in all its attractveness and beau
ty, &c &c.
This is an interesting work of over two hum
dred pages, with Numerous engraVings, and con
tains valuable information that every person
ought to have. 1t unrayels mysteries and dis.
closes secrets that everybody should know and
it is book that ought to be kept under lock and
KEY, and not laid care essly about the house. 1t
embraces everything on the subject the gener-
alive system that is worth knowing, and much
| that is not published in any other work.
This invaluable work will be sent to any one
| free of postage) on receipt of Fifty cents.
! Aaires. DR.. Butts Dispensary, n. W., corner
| Fifth and Market streets, st. Louis, 80.
Va. Notice TO the Afflicted and Unfortunate
| Before receiving treatment from notorious
| Quqcks, who advertise in the public papers, OF
using any Quuck remedies carefully peruse DR.
| Butts work. No matter what your disease H. OF
| how deplorable your own condition, remember
| that while it coats you Fifty cents to have il
| with tho valuable information. 1t may cost YOU
as it has many, life of hopeless misery, and re
| greet not to have II.
DR.. Butts can be consulted personally or by
| mail on any of the diseases mentioned in hi
| works Office N. ". corner Fifth and Marke
Streets Composite the Court House, st. Louis
Mo. fully 14dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Raw Food,

Quite superhuously, now that Secretary
Rawlns is dead papers are telling how his
life might have been prolonged, when every
thing that nursing, care and medic attend
ance could do was certainly done. But
there is no doubt that the Secretary, sinking
under consumption, did derive the greatest
benefit from the use Of raw beef and SO I'M
proved under this diet that hopes were en-
tertained, at one time that he might even
recover Physicians are now administering
to consumptves diet Of finely chopped raw
beef, properly seasoned with salt, and heated
by placing tho dish containing it in boiling
water. This food is given also in cases
where the stomach rejects almost every
other form Of food. 1t nssimilates RAPIDLY
and affords the best nourishment, while
patients learn to long for it and like 1t, Hs
much as DR.. Kane did his Arctic dinners oil
raw seal and walrus.
II is in Baltimore, we believe, that the ar
of cooking cauvassback ducks has beer
| brought to absolute perfection; and the On
| rection here is that the cook walk rapid.
with them through moderately heate'
kitchen. Would it not be very curious re
suit if the world should discover at last tina
cooking has always been mistake
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

CLERGYMAN, while residing in South
"A America as missionary, discovered ssa'e
and simple remedy for the cure OF Nervous
Weakness, Early Decay, Diseases OF the Urinary
and ssmipsl Organs, and the whole train OF dis
order, brought on by baneful and vicious habits'
Great numbers have been cured by this noble
remedy. Prompted by desire to benefit the al
gioted and unfortunate, will send the recipe Tor
preparing and using this medicine, in a sealed
envelope, TO any one who needs Il, free Of charge
Address. JOSEPH T. INMAN,
~ Station D, Bible House,
t.,osdw9n. New York City.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Ian26dw3m.


THIS new and commodious house, located
/ corner OF Broadway and Forty-becond %.
possesses advantages over all other houses iC ,
the accommodation of iu guests II was bu'h
expressly for a fret class Family boarding
H6use--:be rooms being large and en- SUIT, heat
Cd bv stcsm-with hot and cold water, aud fur
pi.bed second to none; while the culinary de-
| nartment is in the most experienced hands
adording guests an unequRied table -.
One Of Atwood's Patent Elevators is also
am ong the "modorn improvements ana at TIC
service Of guests at all hours. NJ ~
| Tho broadway and University Place Carr
pa,s the door every four minutes, running from
tbe City Hall to Central Park, while the SIKH
and Seventh Avenue Limos arc but short bloch
on either side, aFording ample facilities for com
municating with all the Depou, eteanpoa
landing, places of Amusement ana Du''n'''
the great metropolis. or,yv
,oob19Jsn. Proprletors.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
Batchelor's Hair Dye.

This splendid Hair bye is tho beet IN the
world; the only true and porfect Dye; bSrnnes,
reliable, instantaneousi no dissppolntinons' ~
ridiculous tints; remedies tho III snSets oa oad
dyes; invigoraies and leaves thS mar soa. an.
and and PeTsumers, and properly applied AT the Wig
Factory, lo Bond ST., N D.
snrg7dly -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
arvan,s Life Invigorator.
OR REJUVENATING ELIXIR,
For all arrangements of tho Urinary Organs Il
gives
LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH

LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH
to all who use it aud follow my directions. ~
psyer fails to remove Nervous Debility, II POT
epcy or want Of Power, and all Notwithstanding
from excesses or Indiscretiou, resulting In loS'
Of memory, unpleasant dreams, weak nerves
headache, nervous trembling, general lsssituuc
dimness of vision, flushing of the akin, which,
If neglected, will surely lead on to ln'anlty OF
Consumption. When the system is once affected
il will not recover without help. It must be IN
yisorated and streDg thensd, to enable the suffer-
or to fulHll the duties of life.
This medicine has boon tested for many years,
and IL ia warranted a certain 'ure, no matter
how bad the case may be. Hundreds OF oer'ln
Gates can be shown. Prioo, one dollar per bot
tie, or six bottles for five dollars.
Sold by all Druggists.
II you cannot peooure it send statement OIL
YOUR oase and enclose the money to Bryan CO..
| "a Cedar Street, New York, and it will be SEM
YOU. On receipt Of Five Dollars, bottle nearI!
eousl to seven small ones will DO semitic any ex
press Office in the United States, charges para.
Private circulars sent on application Enclo'
,tamp. decL ld2tawdwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
STERLING SILVER-WARE
AND FINE ELECTRO-PLATED WARE

THE Gorham Manufacturing Co., Of Provi-
L dence, r. l., having the largest manufac-
tory Of solid silver ware in the world, with the
most improved machinery, and employing the
most skilled labor, are enabled to offer an une'
quaed variety Of new and beautiful designs in
dinner services, tea services, and every article
specially adapted for holiday and bridal gifts
They offer also their welI-known and unrival'
led silver e!cc,ro-plated ware, in whichthey have
introduced new patterns of rare elegance. The
solid silver il guaranteed to be of sterling purity
By U. 5. Mint assay. The slectro-plate is guar
80 teed to be superior to the finest Sheffield ware
Orders received from the trade only, but these
goods may be obtained from responsible dealers
evervwhers. .sa-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
The Difficulties ofItaly.

one effect of this absence of civic dl3cI
pine and experience, of these Dependent
habits, and Of the illusory anticipations
thence resulting, in singular diversity Of
political opinion. There are to be found
among the people of the new kingdom Of
Italy every shade of conservatism and prog
ress; there are partisans of France and o.
Austria, ofRome and Turmoil republican
ism and of constitutional monarchy, with al
possible intermediate and mingled opinions
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25
NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILLS

IN CONNECTION with his Planning Mill, the
l. subscriber lie still conducting the Novelty
Corn Meal Mills, and has constantly on hand
Superior quality of white and yellow kiln dried
meal, by the barrel or hundred pounds. Highss
market price paid for Corn. The psssenags OF
hs pshlisis Ysspsetfslly solisitsd,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-25

81, 900 foonins DIR diseases a"s 'S Which hs
medical faculty have pronounced incurable, that
DIR. RICuAU's GOLDEN REMEDIES WILL
NOT CURE.
DIR. RICHAU's GOLDEN BALsAM Mol,
will cure Syphilis in its primary and secondary
stages, such as old Ulcers, liberated Sore
Throat, Sore Eyes, Skin Eruptions and Soreness
of the Scalp, Graduating disease and mercury
thoroughly.
DR.. RICHAU'S GOLDEN BALSAM No.2,
will cure tho third stages; syphiitc and mer-
curea Rheumatism, etc. And defy those who
suffer from such diseases to obtain radical cure
without the aid of this medicine, which does not
prevent the patients from eating and drinking
what they like Price of either No. ! or 2, IS
per bottle, or two bottles, 80.
DIR. RICHAU's GOLDEN ANTID0TE.
A safe and radical cure of Gonorrhea, Gravel,
and all Urinary arrangements, accompanied
with full directions. Warranted to cure. Price
| So per bottle.
DIR. RICHAU's GOLDEN ELIXIR D'AM0UR.
A radical cure for General Debility in old or
Young imparting energy to those who have led
| life of sensuslity Price s. per bottle, or two
bottles 50.
On receipt of price by mail or Express, those
| remedies will be shipped to any place. Prompt
| uipe without the name Of DR.. RICHAUS
| GOLDEN REMEDIES. B. D. RICHARDS,
sole proprietor, blow in glass Of bottles. Adj
| dress, DIR. b. D. RICHARDS,
| No. 22S Varick street, New York. Office
hours from 8 A. NJ. toe P. M. Circulars sent
| Correspondents answered.
mayl1dwly.
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THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COM,
PANY

At the recent meeting of the board OF d.
rsc,or4 of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, the President made report
which contains many items of public In q
tercst:
The company now has in operation OK
ooo miles Of line. or lO4 ,58i miles of wire,
l03 submarine cables, with 3,469 stations,
2,6o7 Instruments for reading by sound
and .334 recording Instruments. Inc re"i
estate owned by the company aggregates
value Of 32,758.56.
When the company was organized IN
1851, its capital was $36O,OOO' but now
foots up $4l,O63,lO0, or an increase OIL
about 10000 per cent.
The amount Of bonded deb, on July !,
1863, was $4,G34,lO0 Of which $4,000
natures in 1853, and the balance IN l7'''
The greater portion OF this deb, WAS in'
Cured in building the Collins overland linz
to Europe by way Of Behring's Straits
The net profits Of tho company for
the three years ending July J. IAN =,
1863, we're 9o'V -
Miscellaneous, "a "'S.2' -,
Balance on hand, ''''-'''7
Total, so,i'%l'4'f'
OF this amount 4,O44, 1854 were paid as
dividends and the balance applied to the
construction of new lines, purchases OF rea
estate, etc.
The company will pun in operation aoou'
~ Inkn nnfp III
for private telegraph messages, which vii
effect reduction, on some of the lines,
"a to 50 per cent. as compared with the
present tariffs.
Under the new plan, the country is di
vided into squares Of so miles each, making
total Of 500 squares. Each office is sup
piled with tariff sheet showing the rat
from tie square in which tits situated TO a
other squares. In preparing this sheet, b'
500 entries have to be made, or one for eac
square, instead Of one for each office,
formerly. The tariff sheet made for OIL
Office will give the rate for any other in tn
same square, and therefore, to establish tn
tariff for a new Office under this system,
is only necessary to designate the numbt
Of the square in which it is situated
The adoption Of an cir line tariff will, b
necessity, greatly lessen many existing rate
Offices 80 miles apart geographically, b
whose messages TO each other must pa
over a circuit Of twice or thrice that d
lance, will have, so far as cost ID concern'
all the advantages of a direct line. A lar
number of places will be thus benefited.