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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-29
REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Appointment Of Inspectors TO Watch the
Progress Of Registration To-day and To-


Appointment Of Inspectors TO Watch the
Progress Of Repatriation To-day and To-
morrow.
Last evening the Executive Committee or the
Twenty -second street Republican General Commit.
tee met at their headquarters, corner OF Twenty
second street and Broadway for the purpose OF APP
pointing from the various public officers IN New
York such men as were deemed suitable to super
wise or rather watch, the process OF registration
to-day and tomorrow In the interest OF the repubii
cans with view of preventing frauds In the entry
Of she names OF voters. The presidents OF the va
rlous Assembly district associations throughout the
city were on hand, while the men from the Custom
House, Post once, Naval and Appraisers
ofilces numbered some 800 who In obedience
TO commands had gathered to obtain instructions az
so time aud places OF meeting this morning. General
John Cochrane presided aud IN speech OF five min
utes explained the causes OF their being called up0n
that they were intended for, and had volunteered to
guard against the degradation OF the ballot box, and
that could only be done by seeing and Knowing that
the regstres were not manipulated by their political
opponents. All republicans knew that the result
OF last election was not the honest expression OF
the legal voters OF the State: and now IL was
the purpose TO prevent the or such frauds
as have In previous years been committed. With
this explanation the chairman read a long list OF
names belonging to the various Offices, selected as
follows:-From the Post Once, 80; Custom House.
10; public stores, 40; Naval ONCE, 81; Appraisers
ONCE, Is, and Internal Revenue departments, ~.
These men were assigned to the various Assembly
ulshtctS III WHICH, lucy HNo W pcTiOiu Nus..s
marked out for them. They were notified IN add.
ton that the names Of all Of their number tnat gu
not relgiousy discharge the work suggested by
their superior oficers, and for which Tor ume
they were taken from their public functions Wouu DC
reported to the Central Committee OF the county
and then IN turn to the State Central Uommittee'
THAT they might be dealt with as they deserved.
This work meant business, not chiid's play, ahd IL
beloved them all to sec that IL was latnfuiiy ana
honestly performed. The chaiEmans parting
salute TO his audience was not very greatly rehsned
and IL IL problematcai whetner ther couu sae y III
the same light as ne when ne told tnem very
usl,a fIno fbeu a taronl
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sEysNIE ssRAI0Ral DlsTa!GT.

To THE EDITOR or THE IiERALD:-
il was stated in the HERALD OF Yesterday that
Intended to withdraw as a candidate for the posi-
tion OF Senator for the seventh Senatorial district
in favor OF Mr. Richard 0iBren, the nominee OF the
Democratic Union party. | accepted the nomination
al the republican conventions OF my district winch
I am Informed was unanimously made, and shall
continue 10 be o candidate untl the polls close on
the day OF election. RUFUS Il. ANDREWS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-29
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING IN WILLIAMSBURG.

The republicans OF Williamsburg held mass
meeting in washington Hall last evening and
adopted resolutions endorsing the state and local
nominations. The meeting was large ana measur-
ably spirited. DR.. William Wright presided, and
Lansing, d. X. Lyddy. Horace Greeley w. M Little,
candidate for Mayor. and others. Mr.. Greeley was
Warmly received and patiently listened TO. He sd-
vocated the adoption OF the new state constitution
and the fifteenth amendment and thought that these
were the most important Issues In the campaign.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-29

Their competition embraces suiphurets Of iron and
copper, zinc, lead and silver, which obscure the
more precious metal. Some Of them yield over
$4,000 per ton.
Report Of the Fifth Auditer-Expenses ~
Missions Allowed.
The forthcoming report OF the Fifth Auditor OF the
Treasury contains the following statement OF ex-
penses Of missions abroad for salaries contingencies
and loss by exchange from July l, 1868 to June 80
1862 shown by accounts adjusted in that ofice:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-29
A FEMALE VOTER

AT the recent special election Of taxpayers OF inc
city OF Newburg, Mrs. Margaret McQuaid, widow
lady owning property in the city deposited her oat
lot with the inspectors, unquestioned and unchai
Ienged. This lady IL the Hfss OF her sex VINO NAV
ever voted at pubic election In NewbuFg'
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into eject the provisions OF the third section Of the
act Of July u.s. 1885, TO further provide for the safety
OF the lives OF passengers board Of vessels pro-
PEELED, In whole or In part by steam, and apply the
safety valves therein designated on the boilers OF
al steamers OF whatever tonnage engaged In carry
ing passengers, either free or not. Very respect
tupy, GEORGE =. BOUTWELL,,
Secretary OF the Treasury
Arrival Of senior Lemus.
Senior Lemus, with two or three members OF the
Cuban Junta arrived here to-day. They are hopeful
Of favorable action upon the part Of the admiDstra
ton, towards Cuba before the assembling OF Con-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-29

The salaries paid to the judges and arbltrators,
under the provisions Of the treaty with Great Britain
of April T. 1862 aggregate for the period $685.
with an expenditure for contingencies at New YORK
OF $780, The grand total for oil expenses Of mis-
sions abroad for that time Is $319,537.
The statement OF consular returns shows an
excess OF fees over salaries aud loss by exchange OF
$6s,97l for the fiscal year ending June 80.
statement showing the amount expended by
consular officers OF the United States Tor the relief
OF American seamen at the consulates the amount
received by them extra wages OF discharged sea-
men and the amount OF loss by exchange incurred
drawing Tor balances due, gives excess Of dis
bursements over receipts amounting to s33,527
The report also shows that during the year
1000 sealnen were sent to the United states from
foreign ports the amount OF money paid for their
passage being 1854. Amount expended by United
Stares Consuls on account OF criminal seamen
$l,395. Amount refunded to citizens, seamen or
their representatives directly from the United States
Treasury during the year, the several sums having
been previously received at the consulaes $4,o47.
The following are the department accounts, &c.
received and allowed during the year,
State. SJ32, sos
Caleb Cushing, Commissioner OF the Joint
Commission OF the Hudson Bay and Puget
Sound companies, claims. Observation-Disclosures. ALSO
Archibald Campbeii, Commissioner OF the
Northwest boundary survey for running
the Northwest boundary line, claims. 1883
Interior Department. Observation-Disclosures. 259I7
Patent ONCE. Observation-Disclosures. 127097
Post once. 1911 102
Treasurer Spinner's Animal Report.
The ANIMAL report OF General Spinner United
States Treasurer, will contain the following exhibit
OF the receipts from internal and the expen-
dtures for the same for the six months ending with
the 3Oth OF September in each Of the years 1858 and
1902
Receipts.
ioo5 IA
Increase Of receipts. s2l, APO 1877
Expenditures.
1885, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $5,I49629
1859. Observation-Disclosures. 1850 234
Decrease OF Expenditures. .............. $T79,Ss5
Total gain IN the Blk months OF this year
over the corresponding months Of last
% o1n
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07

the naval expenses make but small mart
OF the National appropriation, and the true
wealth OF the country will not be increased
by neglecting the means of national safety
and honor. Tho report also recommends
the sale OF a large number Of costly yessels
aud a large amount of expensive machinery
on hand and unadspted to naval service !.
that inducements be held out to our mer.
chants aud ship builders to build
ocean steamers on plans approved by the
Navy Department, subject, in case of neces
sity, to be taken by the Government at AT
appraised value. The Secretary recon-
mends the il provement of the Navy Yards
and the building of more dry docks: the
passage of stringent law for the protection
OF timber lands; the adoption of measures
for the increase of the personnel of the navy,
including the training Of boys, education Of
men for warrant and petty officers and the
registration of all seamen in the United
States The estimates of the next year are
made on the basis of twelve thousand men,
an increase of four thousand, which il Is
hoped will be approved. Actual expendi.
lures for the year ending December lst. was
twenty millions, eighty,one thousand two
hundred and eighty'fivo dollars. The esti.
mates for the fiscal year ending June, 1871,
are twenty-eight millions, two hundred and
five thousand, six hundred and ssventy.one
dollars
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Report of The Secretary of Navy.

WAsHlSGroS, ID c., Dec. 6.-The report
of the Secretary of the Navy details at
length tho employment Of vessels in active
service as follows: North Atlantic squad
ron, twelve vessels, 50 guns; South Allan.
tic squadron, four vessels, AZ guns; Pacific
feet, fourteen vessels, l29 guns, including
the trigate Guerrero now reftting at New
York; European squadron, six vessels, lO6
guns; Asiatic squadron, ten vessels. "
guns. The commander Of the North At
lsntic squadron has been directed, while
preserving strict neutrality between the con.
tending Cuba. to permit no injustice to cti.
zens of the United States, aud to prevent
any interference with our commerce, and to
rePe and punish any disrespect or violation
of our flag. The other squsdrons all need
reinforcement, and the action of Congress
is invoked for means largely adding to their
efficiency which the service needs, saws the
Secretary, and the position of our country re
quires great increase in the effective force
of the navy, not so much in ships that con.
stisute it, but in the number and character OF
those employed. He recognizes the necessity
for close economy in expenditures under the
present circumstances Of the country, but
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-07
DIR. b. 4. MITCHELL,
MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN.

DY REQUEST of patients In Rock Island
- County, will have rooms at the Rock Island
House every Tuesday and Friday during the
fall, where he will treat with electricity, all kinds
Of diseases, both acute and chronic. Electricity
will locsts the disease TO the satisfaction of any
patient. One trial will satisfy any one Of this
fact. Mrs. stallcup will attend to lady patients.
The Doctor and his sister are we'll known in
Davenport, as Mrs. stallcup has been resident
of that city for some years, and can bring good
references from Eome of the best families in the
city, as to the efficacy of her treatments in all
Female Diseases. Have cured Deafness, Fever
and Aqua, Catarrh, Bronchial Affections, whore
everything else b failed also, Liver and Kid
ney Affections. No shocks given. The treat
ments are pleasant to the most nervous patients,
even to infants. Let the afflicted give US a call,
we will do them good. Charges reasonable.
Consultation free. Hours from A. NJ. to 5 P.
NJ. aug25dtf.
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C. ~
OF TxOxAL YAF III IL.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.
OUR BLESSINGS.

OUR BLESSINGS.
| TO the Senate and House Qj Rtpresentdtipes
ofMe United States :
In coming before you for the first time as
Chief Magistrate OF this Nation, it is with
gratitude to the Giver of ell Good tor the
many benefits we enjoy, for we are blessed
with peace at home, and are without entan
Cling alliances abroad to forebode trouble;
with territory unsurpassed in fertility, OF
an area equal to abundantly support so,
00O,0O0,00O Of people, and abounding in
every variety Of useful minerals in quantity
sufficient to supply the worli for generations;
climate adapted to the production Of every
species OF earth's riches and suited to the
habits, tastes and re Iuirements of every liv.
ing thing, the population of 40,000,000 of
free people all speaking one language; with
facilities for every mortal TO acquire an edu.
cation; with institutions closing to none the
avenue to fame or any blessing Of fortune
that may be coveted; with freedom of pull.
pit, the press and school; and with reve-
nue. flowing into the National Treasury be.
yond the requirements of government sup.
ply. Harmony is being rapidly restored
within our own borders; manufactures,
hitherto unknown in our country, are spring.
ing up in oil directions, introducing a dc
gree Of national independence unequalled
by that of any other people. These bless.
ings, and countless others, are entrusted to
our care and safe keeping for the brief peri.
cd of our tenure Of Office. In short time
we must each of us return to the ranks of
the people who have conferred upon us our
honors, and account to them for our steward.
ship. earnestly desire that neither you
nor / may be condemned by free and en-
lghtened constituency nor by our own con.
sciences.
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DC. Louis market.
Tslsgraphsd to tho Argr'

sr. LOUIS, Dec. 0.
Flour--fIm for low grades, sales Of fall super
3,00s4.25; Xxx. 4,75a5,20; xxx, 5.25s5I5'
wheat-frm; No. red fall 95a1,0o; No /.
1,0sal.1o; choice ro fancy, I,loaLSO; low prime
to prime white, l,05al 10.
Corn--in sacks, 90; old, ps.
oats-frm, 44s46 in bulk; 5os62 in sacks.
Bacon--eiear rib, Iql; sma Il sales.
Lsrd--6rm, Is for choice steam.
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HOUSE ANr SIGN PAINTING.

THE undersigned have formed 60 partner
L ship, under the Arm of smeslon l. schem-
mer, for carrying on the business Of House, Sign,
and Steamboat Painting; Grainiag, Kslsomin.
ing, Paper Hanging, Glazing, Dc
FRANCIS sMEALOy,
JOHN sOHLBaHER
aast '.lara ars 90 ts@s .,s
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TvHIRTY-F0UR LOTS In B. Davenport.
L third and fourth additions to the city Of
Rock Island.
TERMs. One fourth down; bAlsnss In one,
.=s and three years. with interest.
B. DAVENPORT.
Rock Island. Sept 81, 1859, asn.
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REC0NeTRuCTION.

Springing from rebellion of gigantic
magnitude, aided, as it was, by the sympathy
and assistance of nations with which we
were at peace, eleven states of the Union
were, four years ago, left without legal state
government. A debt had been contracted.
American commerce was almost driven from
the seas. The industry of half of the coun.
try had been taken from the control of the
capitalist, and placed where all labor right,
fully belongs in the keeping OF the laborer.
The work of restoring state governments
loyal to the Union, of protecting and foster,
ing free labor and droviding means for pay
ing the interest on the public debt, has re,
ceived ample attention from Congress,
although your efforts have not met with the
success in all particulars that might have
been desired, though on the whole they
have been more successful than could have
been reasonably anticipated. The states
which passed the ordinance of secession
have been fully restored to their places in
the Union.
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Chicago Market.
TsIegraphsd to the ARess.
Rock ISLAND, December Z.

1sEegFaPAsd 70 the Ah9Es.
cHrcAao, Dec. Z.
| FIour--shade lower spring extra, 3.S74a5,371.
Wheat-dulI, No l spring 924 No 984a89t;
No 3, 75a75i; rejected 65a65! No red winter
IO3.
Corn-dull, Irregular 7S!a79 No 2 rejected
IN.
oats-shade grmer, 42a42l; No2.
Rye-~steady, n No 2.
Barley--nominal S0aS3.
Mess Pork--nominal 30.50s3l; cash 3l.7j
seller Jan.
Lard-quiet, l84als3.
LIVE STOCK.
UsiGN SrooK YARDS, Dee. Z.
Cattle Quiet, nc change, Fair cows Alas; to
good packing steers, 6a7t extra Texas
Iogs-DuIl, prices weak, 9.40a960; common
l0.70all 900
Dressed HoSs-less active, shade easier closing
l2tal22 choice lots.
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GEORGIA.

On the 9Th ult. Georgia held an election
at which she ratified her Constitution, re
publican in form, elected Governor, mem.
bers of Congress-, a State Legislature and
ell other ofiicers required. The Governor
was duly installed, and the Legislature met
and pertoi med all the acts required Of them
by the reconstruction laws of Congress.
Subsequently, however, in violation Of the
Constitution which they had just ratified, as
since decided by the Supreme Cour, of the
State, they unseated the colored members Of
the Legislature and admitted to seats some
members who are disqualified by the Sd
clause of the l4th amendment to the Con,
stituti9n of the United States, an article
which they themselves had contributed to
ratify. Under these circumstances, ! would
submit to you whether it would not be wise,
without delay, to enact a law authorizing
the Governor of Georgia to convene the
members originally elected to the Legisla
ture, requiring each member to take the
oath prescribed by the reconstruction laws,
and none to be admitted who are ineligible
under, the 3D. clause of the, 18th amend
ment
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The means provided for paying the in.
terest on the public debt, with all other ex
peuses Of the government, are more than
ample. The loss of our commerce ia the
only result of the late rebellion which has
not received sufficient attention from you.
To this subject | call your earnest attention.
| will not now suggest plans by which this
object may be effected, but will, if necess.
ary, make it the subject of special message
during the session of Congress.
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Stocks and Money.

Nav YoRx, Dee. 7.
Gold 81 ,22g.
Coupons of 81 II, So, 14a 81, 12t. 65, l2a.
new 14s, 67, 14i, 6S, 14A; lo-40's 81.
W. U. T. 34g; N. Y. C. 90; Erie 2sa; C. R. I.
1,OSg; N. W. "a; Pf'd SSa; t. l. W. s7i; l. c..
l.3S.
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THE FREEDMEN,

under the protection which they have re,
ceived, are making rapid progress in learn
ing, and no complaints are heard of lacks
industry on their part when they receive fair
remuneration for labor.
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BARTHOLOMEW

HAS been flling up his show cases with NEW
IA GOODS Of latest styles and beat quality.
His stock of
SOLID SILVER AND PLATED GOODS,
10 complete. Those wishisg to purchase goods
In his line will do well to give him call before
making their purchases.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired
All kinds of Jewelry made to order.
Spoons, Forks and Watch Cases neatly plated
with gold or silver.
Ornamental or Fancy Engraving usAtly done.
II. NJ. BARTHOLOMEW,
Successor to W. 7. Riggs.
SAVE YOUR SILVER WARE.
Xeonian's &enewer and Cleapses
chemical fluid for cleansing silver and silvs,
plated ware, jeWelry, etc., removes tarnish, dir.
and grease almost instautsneously, without in.
jury to the finest gold or silver metals. Sold by
ii. NJ. BARTHOLOMEW Rock Island.
maysd'y.
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Florence, Berlin, Brussels, the Hague, Co,
penhsgen and Stockholm, to empower their
representatives ut Washington to stmulta
neously enter into negotiations and to con
clude with the United States q convention,
Identical in form, making uniform reguls,
tions as to the construction Of the parts of
vessels to be devoted to tho use of emgrant
passengers, rs to the quality and quantity
Of food, the medical treatment of the sick,
the rules to be observed during the voyage
in order to secure ventilation, promote
health, prevent intrusion and protect the fe
males, and providing for the establishment
of tribunals in the several countries for
enforcing such regulations by summary
process.
The extension of railroads in Europe and
the East ,s bringing into competition with
our agricultural products like products
Self preservation therefore dictates caution
against disturbing any industrial interests
of the country. 1t teaches US also the ne.
cessty of looking to other markets for the
sale of our surplus. Our neighbors south
of us and China and Japan should receive
our special attention.
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W AR DEPARTMENT

The report of the Secretary of War shows
the expenditure Of the War Department for
the year ending the Both of November, 1869,
to be $70,G9f, ,042, of which 3,082.3I0
were disbursed in payment of debt contract.
ed during the war, and is not chargeable to
current army expense The estimate of
$34 3l,O3l for the expenses of the army
for the next fiscal year is AS low as ii is be-.
Iieved can be relied on.
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| advise such legislation as will forever
preclude the sustainment of the Chinese up.
on our soil under the name of Coolies, and
also to prevent American vessels from en-.
gaging in the transportation Of Coolies to
any country which tolerates the system. |
also recommend that the mission to China
be raised TO the first class.
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THE INDIANS.

From the foundation of the government
to the present tho management of the ori.
ginal inhabitants Of the continent the Indi.
ans, has been a subject of embarrassment
and hence has been attended with eontinu.
Gus robberies, murders and wars From nv
own experience upon the frontie- and Indian
countries do no. hold the conduct of the
whites who come most in contact with the
Indians blameless. The question, however
must be met as we now find it have
adopted new policy toward these wards o
the nation with fair results, so far as tried
aud which hope will be attended ultimate
ly with great success. The Society o
Friends is vel! known ss having succeeded
in living in peace with the Indians in the
early settlement of Pennsylvania, when
their white neighbors of other sects, in other
sections, we're constantly embroiled. They
are also known for their opposition to all
strife, violence and war, and are generally
noted for their strict integrity and fair deal
ings. These considerations induced me to
give the management of few reservations
OF Indians to them and to throw the burden
OF the selection of agents upon the society
itself, and the results prove most satisfactory.
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THE NAVY.

The report of the Secretary of the Navy
shows the condition of the navy when this
administration came into Office Strenuous
efforts have been made to place as many
vessels in commission or render them fit for
service, if required, as possible. and to sub,
stitute the sails for steam while cruising,
thus materially reducing the expenses of the
navy and adding greatly TO its efficiency
Looking to our future recommend liberal
though not extravagant policy towards this
branch of the public service.