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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

SENT FoR.-Brothsrlin, the dsfaulting
clerk Of the defaulting ex. Treasurer. has
been sent for. The reads are 90 bad that
Sheriff Sehnitger could not 60 up to arrest
him, 20 sent the warrant to his deputy.
Most to bad to disturb him until the Pest
Office was secured,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

CArARRH, CArARsn-Dn0rsrIx Con-
rLAISr-Gst pint bottles Of Wslcott's An
nihilator. 1t will cure it. And il you have
rheumatism, Or any pain, get Wolcotts
Pain Q,int. in white wrappers, At oil drug
gista,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

TsxAs BUss.-Ws lsarn that the wags Of
Muscatins succeeded in perpstrating their
texas bss sell upon varnsy and bic whole
troupe whom they we're in that city. Ssms
Of them we're pretty badly ssll.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

WsIosrs AsD AsAsrass.-Ths following
% The table weights aud measures - Axed
by Law, in this State and will b valuable
paper to preserve. II is accurate - we'll q
sficial.
wheat % peusds 70 The bushsl.
ehsllsd esra IS psua1s - the bashsl.
Corn % the ssb - pounds y tAs basAsl.
Bye 50 pounds - Tie bashsl.
osts - psusls - the bsshsl
Barley - pounds 70 the bushsl.
Potatoes - pounds 10 the bushsi.
Beans 80 pounds to the bushsl.
Bran - pounds 70 the bushsl.
Glover seed 80 pounds - the bushsi.
T.msthy seed As pounds 70 the bashel.
Flax seed 5s pousds - the bushsl.
Hemp seed - pounds to the bushel.
Buckwheat 81 pounds 70 the bushel.
Blue grass seed u pounds TO the busAsl.
Castor besns 1s pounds to the bushsL
Dried peaches ss pounds TO the busAsl.
Dried apples - pounds to the bushsl.
Oniens 81 pounds TO ths bushsl.
Salt 50 pounds 10 the bushsl.
Stone coal 80 pounds 70 the bushsl.
Sweet potatoes 46 pounds to the bushsi.
Lime 50 pounds 70 the bushel.
Hsnd lse pounds 70 the bushsl.
Hungarian grass seed IS pounds 70 the bsshsl
Millst seed IS pounds TO the bashsl.
Osags Orange sssA 81 pounds 70 the bushsl.
Sorghum seed 20 pounds 70 the bushsl.
Broom cssn seed 80 psusds 10 the bushsl.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
Roynl BBakimw Powder.

Light bread makes light hearts. Royal
Baking Powder does it. Ask your grocer
or il, aud take no other. Il is . decide
Improvement over any other.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

We learn that the Pennsylvania CeatTal
Road will take possession Of the Columbus.
Chicago and Indiana Central Road on the
LIST Of March.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

TAKs Cans Tasas.-Ths Gazette says
that Mrs.. Rev. Henry BAyliss has obtained
. divorce from the Rev. gentleman for .
Dad cause. Mr.. B. Vas pastor Of tho Fifth
street NJ. E. Church, in this city, four
years ago Well bet the 0azsfts abs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
WANTS.

AGENTS WANTED SO to &2Oo per month, or
n Commission from which twice that amount can
be made hy seng the Latest Improved CosMos
SErsE FANuy Ss~iKs MAoatsE. Price SIS. FW
Circulars and Terms address.
q. BOWERS b CO.,
decS-d&w9m $40 South Sd ST.. Philadelphia.
WANTED. Agents. to cell the American Knit.
w ting Machine" Price &25. The simplest. che eap-
est and b sst knitting Machine ever Invented Win
knit 20 900 ststchcs per minute. Liberal induce
nents TO Agents. Address Assxicss krrriSs Ma.
safss Co, Bos,on Msss.. o. st. Louis. No.
feha d 81 IN IN Med6 Fri
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

SsAar WrAraEa. - Not any sthsrial
mildness In this vicinity at present. Their.
mometsr low enough 10 make people travel
briskly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

RssuLAa Monthly Meeting Of the Library
Association 10 morrow, Saturday, evening.
Business Of ioDostanee.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

REnsxBsR the citizens meeting q The
Csurt Hsuss TO morrow, Saturday evening,
st 8 o'clock, for tho purpose Of nominating
. school ticket. There 10 no better way 70
show An interest in our schools then BY
attending the primary meetings, even
though they may b considered unimpsS-
tant,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Tss new efnss ef the Davenpest Fire n.
suraacs Company will b IL Hafdings
building, corner Of Second and Harrison
| streets.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

THE Ladies Union Prayer Meeting At
the rooms Of the Young Mems Christian
Association to morrow, Saturday afternoon.
At 3 o'clock.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

ORowpiNs AnEAD Our popular clothing
man, Robert krauss, 10 still crewding shsad
in the matter Of buying goods. From gar
ret to cellar his spacious establishment 10
crowded with oil sorts Of goods for the
coming spring trade. Thew are carefully
selected and will repay the examination BY
any Of our wholesale dealers throughout
| the State. Go and call On him
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Nor AR OF Hrs. 0sn. j. B. Lseke hsG
taken 10 - task, il pleasant way, for
reporting hin - candidate fer the Col
lsstorship Of this district. and ssys hs il
candidate for enly enc Office, and that is
"Leake's Law Office"
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

AS9sH1ieR NAaKsnDS.-Thero 10 - be .
e10o Pigeon Match near Rsnwick's saw
mill, te-msrrow, Saturday, sonmsncing st
noon. Here's . chance for crack shots.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

CsHIxo.-The irsn for the new bridge
across the slough = Rssk Island 10 nsv on
its way frsu Pho snixvills. Penn. II will
be erected during the month Of March.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

TRAeX LAYIEG.-Ths O., R. l. : P. r. r.
folks are crowding their road across The
State - fast % time and the weather will
permit. The Council Bluffs Bnsls says ties
are being placed along the line eastward
from tho point whore traek>lsying Was sus-
pennsd on account Of the heavy fall Of
snow some time since, asd that track
laying will b resumed again at this end Of
the route this week.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

lNfsRssriN0 TO MAsoNs.-A mutual insu
rance association, composed sxelusively Of
Free Mssons. has been srganizsd u St.
Louis, each member to pay Rve dellars ini-
tiation and one dollar assessment upon the
death OF . member.
An effort is being made = organize q
similar association in this city, end Il might
b we'll for those haviag The matter In hand
to correspond with the 81. Leuis Assscia-
ton.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Fon rsD LAplss. ladies' Of THE city
VIE are trying to organize . Seresis. will
regret 10 hear the following melancholy in
telligsnee, frsm the Chicago Pest:
II 10 currsstly reported that The Chisase Be
rooie Society 10 about - expire. evoporate. die
70 up, 70 Aevn, cave in, kcock under, succenb.
wink cut. pass away. become extinct, give up
the ghess. throw up the sponge, make a. exit.
cease to exist.
"Alas yooP Yeriek!'
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Drsraicr CsURr.-Bhsrif Schnitgsr, on
yesterday morning, ,.Ad djourned the District
Oeprt sine die. - tho ether prisoners did
not appear for sentence.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

BuRHErr's Cologne Water enjoys the
highest reputation among the ladiss.-
Louisville Journal.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

TsrnE Or Is.-Ladiss can surely GET the
thousand and one little nstiens they % Of
ten can't fiod ~hsn shopping, at Streets
Bazaar, every time they stop there. There
10 noting new in the way Of late isshiena-
bic Innovations, but that be hes on exhi.
bitios. The 0csan Wave hair srinpsr 10
found here. and alss very chsiss line sf
foreign psrfumery. Go aud call On hin
for the very latsst goods A Assf sslss-
tion cannot be found in the city. They
are all sf The latsss pattern and seld e.
tremsly lev. In thslins Of laess especially
be Is net . bs sutdsns BY any house in the
city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

GRocsRiEs.-Those who suffer from ex-
tsrtionats dealing and half-hlls1 orders,
know tho trouble il 10 10 get your srdsr
hlled exactly ~ you wish. when ysu send
to yeur groesrs. There are but few places
whore the strictest attention 10 paid to or
dsss. and the are filled oy oarsfull and u.
perisnesd clerks; one Ct the best places in
this city, though. 10 1t the store Of Messrs.
Parks 4 Hssmsr. Tho choicest line Of
groceries in the city will always be found
here. Goods are delivered free toany part
Of the city. An entire new stock Of the
very best Of family groceries, will new be
found here. Call around and examine.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Chicago 10 to have an erial street rail-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Rock ISLAND has completed her Registry
for the spring election. Il shows ,27o
vstsrs. Last year u showed 500, while
snly l,0el votes we're pollsd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
WORCESTER.
mlllED MACHINE SCREWS.
ATLANTIC SCREW GO.


ATLANTIC SCREW CO.
1aaeAslers I'll kia4s Of MacAiss ocssvs, lssa shs
very Sees eas isoa, sscA = oQuass Asssd, Hexaeoa
rcsS = ~ . ns.d c.s sss e. s:ss.s e:
= aa1nisAsd 1eeis We s,eo 0sssfectare snS
ksec AssslS - AaaA MseAiae esA Haa1 faVs.
ss: Z s: % s. 1s e, c,: -:
i.os4 i, Central o.. w. n 5,.,. !. NJ.
LUCGuS w. POND,
nASuvACrunKA OF
MACHINISTS' TOOLS
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. SUCH 40
E.V GIVE L.4THES.
From TO IS feet long and l5 Inch 10 10 fee, swing
PLAN EilS.
From TO - feet Ion and from 10 iach to feet =
Upright oad Naspeaslon Drllls !
Gear and Bolt Cutters, lndex Machincs, Boring
Mile, &C., &c.
kxelasivs right TO Aanufacture Tah's Cslebratsl
PATENT ROLLING LEVER
PUNCHING 4 EHEARING
MACHINES,
S1heee Machines have been thoroughly and rigiAly
Sseeed during the past ave ysars BY Ralsoad Rspos
onops. Boiler naksrs, Blacksniths, Maclhnists. dun.
machines in use, and In some respects superior TAs
torn % compact. requiring lees metal than any ether
knewn Pssss % shcas for the amosns Of work pss
0.1. nILDRHrn. sap,. q. LlaRr, n. \.
SAaaanActerY ~ vyercesser. nlass.
- Liberty 0sreee, (hsar BrsaAwsy,)
NEW YO1K.
o.N HARTw1LI, Assnt
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

CIsculr AxD DisraIcr Cousf Junsss.-
The following named gentlemen have BEEN
rawn to serve - Jursrs st the April and
Nay terms Of Court:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
HARR1s.

p A R I A N w H / T T. !!
Givss Tie Ska delicate white dat. aaA warn tees
Of the Pasiaa Marble. 1anuiactarea By
~. WOODWARD . CO.,
10 Hanevss street, Dssrss. NAss.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

NAVIGATION is practically closed above d.
Louis BY floating ice. Several beats are
waiting 81 different peints between this
city and st. Louis.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Royal Havana Lottery sf Cuba.
~ ConducteA by the spaaisA 0evssnnsnt :
cashcd and Information furnished. The highest
price paid for Doubloons and al kinds Of Gold and
Silver. TAYLOR = CO..
ssbildiy BaAksrs. 10 Wall 81, rev Ycsk.
Home W asher.
raD BEST WASHING nAcHlNR Of the Ass.
i IL received the Birst Premium ~ the IeWa ana
urino's state fairs. II 10 cold at the reduced
price Of oi0, 2elvoaod to any part Of the City or
Rock lslaAA Left On TRIAL twe weeks. Ali orders
is q H. 0arrstts store. - Wen Second st. will be
promptly attended to-
fsb1e-du 4eKl4 CO.
Did You Ever. Try
nUR oRKAr ONE DoLLAR sALH, fycu have
u not, try Il now We are presenting 70 Agents
sending us ciubs. oeld and Silser Watchss. eilk
Dress fAttesus. Carpets. webs Of Fine shsetine and
numerous other valuable articles. send for Cireu
lars and see the Extra Premiums We offer.
Address, X. II. FLYNN d CO..
febas-dsml 81 Washington ST., Boston. Masss
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
GosD Mevs II 1nE ILLINOIS LR0lsLATuas.
"A Springfield tslsgran y enc Of the Chi
cago papers contains the following imports

0VOD 0OV0 IN IUE kbLlW010 AB010kATUBBs
"A Springfield Telegram - enc Of the Chi
cago papers contains the following impert-
ant announcement
Considerable tine was consumed in the Hsuss
this aftsrnoon in the discussion Of very i'm
portsnt railroad bill, being amen datery Of the
General Railroad Corporation Get, the prineiples
q which are intended TO protect the rights and
interests Of Western ckholdero in railroad
companies. BY dividing the directors into class
-. The measure was pro veksd BY the recent
stock ganblsrs 10 cripple the Chicago. Reck
work ef e1tensien TO the Missouri river. The
object Of the bill il to prevent such efforts Of
Eastern stockholders in Western railways frsm
OF good policy and wise prseautien in behalf Of
our Illinois railrosAs. After debate The bill was
Grst rscemmitted and subsequen passed by
vote Of 81 TO -. The bill 10 gsserai In its pro-
visions, and IL understood - be inderSed BY all
our Western railroad managers.
This has bad lock fer the Wall street
ring, and doubtless savers Of deep tribula-
tien to those whe gamble in stseks. They
had right gssd "reund" with the Iowa
Legislature last winter, and are being help.
Cd 10 some mere 81 The same ssrt BY Suck.
Or Congress. The West 10 big Jonah to
swallow. and in good time ws thiak the
Wall street whale will give il up in disgust.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
STATE ITEMS.


-ksokuk has nsw $4,000 hesrss.
-Burglsrs are prospsring in Dubuque.
muchly.
-46 inmates 10 Dubuque county peer
hsuss.
They have dog 10 Dubuque that hes
saved feur lives.
Work has esomsseed % the Dumb
Asylum at Council Bluds.
The Lyons ferry boat has gone back to
winter quarters.
Lyons il going TO tar herself in behalf
sfthe Aaquoketa railroad.
The editor Of the Burlington Hdrksye
has become an alderman. Looks bad.
The heavy castings for the Council Bluff.
bridge weigh 8 tons-cast At Cincinnati.
Two or three Iswa towns claim the
honor Of starting the frst newspaper.
Elder Cewlss Of Muscetins has been
presented with much silver ware.
The editor Of the Fort Dodge North-
Uest fares sumptiously on buffalo steak.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Tss fact 10 Child I Co. kssp the best
stsek sf bssts asd shses IL tbs city.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

Nsw MlLL.-J. 8. Ksator, Of Moline. sad
J. II. Wilson, Of Rock Island. are gsing T.
erect q new steam saw mill at Rsek Island,
during tho coming season.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

BlLLiAlps. There has been considerable
interest manifested By the billiardists Of
this city to know tho result sf the matched
game between the ex champions Of Illinois
and Ohio, that was to b played in Chicago
On Wednesday evening. % it was the third
game between the parties. The following
10 sumoary Of The game:
CsosBT's Music HAIL. Wednesday svssisg,
February -. loes.--Aateh game Of billiards be-
tween Thomes Foley sf Chicago, sx-shaapies
Of Illissis, and Jehn Fsawlsy 81 Cleveland. sx.
champion Of 0his, fer stake sf o4.eo0-l. 500
psintS ~, pssh-shet allowed. ss . 6rs'-siss
four peckst table; wen BY Foley. Sesrs- Foley.
is f.."i.y iss 1,.r.s. = -iss:,. - &
81 average u loser. 10 AA-Ss. Time Of game,
I hours asd - minstss. Referee. Phil. Tismsa
Of 0ineinsati. Cnpifss. Joha AeDevitt fer fe-
ley. Jshn ". Cssn for Frawley. Asrksr, CAas.
Curtis.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

RIvRR NEws.-The river 10 filled with
floating ice.
The ferry boat still continues to make
regular trips.
The St. Louis Republican has the fol
lsxing report Of the sinking Of the frat
boat Of the year:
Steamer Peoria CITY sunk at Coles Creek
Island. Lies very straight; don't know
whether she can BE- raised o. net.
The Peoria City is owned BY Cspt. Sil-
YER, ssvsn-eghths, and Jos. H. Conn, enc
eighth, and Was valued at CSC, 900, and in.
sured for e2S 1892, ~ follows, viz: Boat
mems Insurance Company, Of St. Louis,
81, 900; Eureka, Of Pittsburgh, 5000 /;
Beatmsa's Of Pittsburgh. &2,50o; Cnien.
Of Cincinnati, &3 900 National, e3.3sS ;
Enterprise, Of Cincinnati. 81 800; Central,
Of Cincinnati, t4,166; Home efNsw Haven.
e9,sss.
The Peoria City was bound frsn New
Orleans to Cincinnati, with foil cargo. and
Was to have loaded st' Cincinnati for
Omaha. She was built at Whsslisg. in
December, 1864. and rebuilt at Madison,
Indiana. in April, 1868. Capt. Silver was
in command at the time Of the accident.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
w anted.

1o.Oav'0 Advertisements.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
AGENTS WANTED

And sell aa article needed BY every business IN
Shs countsy. Agents realise . net pront OF from
ois - $40 peE day, cash In hand. Only few dol
lars necessary 10 etart the bnsinese Address with
stamp WESTERN PUBLICATION CO.,
Corner Sd and Perry streete,
s0plQ-A&W1y Davenport. Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

no REMOVE MOTH PATCHES. FRECkLES
L and TAs, use Perry's Moth and Frsckle Lotion.
Sold By all Dragaists. febl1eod&w
nOR BLACK WORMS AND PIMPLES ON THR
4 Face uee rerry's Conedone and Pimplc Remedy
esld by all Druegis and DR.. Perry. No ~ Bond
street New York. febl,codAw
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

''fnsss 10 sst sday busths shargs ss The Iswa
brigade 10 heard rafting ser the stesy streets,
aef night either. They storm the steut wsrks
Of the Interior. sherge the rodeubt Of the After
nsy General. smash through the defeness Of the
lnfsrnal Revenue - though they we're but bull
rushea, and 20 masss fer the diplomatic -.
tablishmsnt" CAScaeo Post.
Well. who's better sght.-Dssmpsrt 0s.
sette.
Those who charged with ths Isws brig
ads when they we're storming rstsl works.
and net such men - Russell and others
whs stayed at home and slung y fat o6scss
that belonged to brave ssldisr boys, and
shouted srsitsf and csppsshsad while they
lived On the peoples msnsy. New, sonny,
Do you kssw who's . better rishtl
Tas Publishsss sf "Osr Ysusg Folks"
hsssrs. Hslds, Osgood I Co.. Of Bsstea'
announce their willingness 70 send fsuf
numbsrs ef their Asgaziss, frsm January
- April Of this year, - specimens, - any
perseas whe viii ssnd their address. We
trust this very liberal sdss viii brisg this
really valuable Aasasins u The notice si
oil ear sssdsss asl b the means Of intrs.
doeipg is int I'll the families whore il 10
new unkoown.
Wnsas ens FioaT LAYs.-Ssvsral ambi-
tious lsilists Of Davenport nay b. interest.
sd 10 knowing that the collsctsrship Of
this district lsys between, Maj. Bsardmsn
ssd Col Nsgill, ef Lyons. Several Of The
Major 0sssrals u the home brigade had
better b pressing their claims, Or Lyous
viii carry OF ths s6ics. Let then start fes
Washington, 70 the tune Of the Rasssll
brigade, now there.
30. In geing dewn
TO Waehiagtea,
To 0eht fer Abeahem's Rlory."
TaB fact 10 Child 1 Co. kssp The bssl
ataek ~ hAANa anA ahaea II Aha Nitv
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
CLARK'S
ORIENTAL

l. I q u I'D w HIT e
Tor ,sn.rsnsss sss sarr. givise the senplsaisa .
clear. yoang sed beautiful sxpsessiea. rssaevtAg
Tan. Ffsehlss. flnplss. q. PrspassA - J. ..
WOODWARD . CO.. - nanevsr sesoss, Dsseea,
Maoo. fHho8.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
For Sale.

For sale.
THE NORTH WEST THREE Kl0HTIEs OF
L the Newcomb Farm, near Walcott.
DIT. NRwcoMB.
Feb, 18th, 1869 -d2ws
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26

pe1aiios. ~
nitsd state
ticles. al u
heYt0 offered
At the loweee|
dec3-dcW&, 4
npWt. s
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-02-26
THE CITY.

THE CITY.
Chicago 10 to have an erial street rail-
way.
RssuLAa Monthly Meeting Of The Library
Association TO morrow, Saturday, evening.
Business Of iopostsnee.
Tss new snss Of the Daveapsst Fire In
suraacs Company will b IL Hardings
building, corner Of Second and Harrison
streets.
SsAar WEAraEs. - Not any sshsrial
mildness In this vicinity It present. Their.
mometsr low enough 10 make people travel
briskly.
We learn that the Pennsylvania Central
Road will take possession Of the Columbus.
Chicago and Indiana Central Road on the
lst Of March.
THE Ladies Union Prayer Meeting At
the rooms Of the Young Mems Christian
Association to morrow, Saturday afternoon.
At 3 o'clock.
NAVIGATION is practically closed above d.
Louis BY floating ice. Several boats are
waiting 81 different psints between this
city and st. Louis.
NEw MILL.-J. 8. Keator, Of Moline, snd
J. II. Wilson, Of Rock Island, are gsing to
erect q new steam saw mill at Rsek Island,
during tho coming season.
Rock ISLAND has completed her Registry
for the spring election. Il shows ,27o
vstsrs. Last year u showed l 500, while
snly 1851 votes we're pollsd.
Drsralcr CsURr.-shsrif Schnitgsr, on
yesterday morning, adj ourned the District
Ceprt sine die. - tho ether prisoners did
not appear for sentence.
Csnrxo.-Ths irsn for ths new bridge
across the slough = Rssk Island 10 new on
its way frs@ Ph~nixvills. Penn. II will
Be erected during The month Of March.
As1sa1ieR NAaKsnDs.-Thsse 10 - be .
600 Pigeon Match near Rsnwick's saw
mill, te-msrrow. Saturday, sonmsacing at
noon. Here's chance for crack shots.
TRxAe Buos.-We learn that the vaRs Of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-12-28
State Finances.

From the annual report Of the
Hon. VIM. E. Smith, State Treasu-
Ter, we abstract the following;
The balance in the General Fund
at the close of the fiscal year was
S44 ,9463S; the receipts into the
General Fund from all sources dur
ing the year have been 1874 ,995. 10.
Total amount in the General Fund
during the year, S919.942.O8; total
disbursements from the General Fund
have been 1919 1928. Leaving a
balance of S569.75.
The balance remaining in the treas
ury at the close of the fiscal year
1868. was S153, S3O.63; the receipts
of the treasury during the year, in
Guiding the above balance, amount
to 81, 539, 1857. Total disbursements
during the year, 81 1888, 820.27. Lea
wing in the treasury the sum of $685.
$3.50
In closing his report, Mr.. Smith
invites the public or their represen-
tatives TO make thorough examiua-
ton of the manner in which the
accounts have been kept, and th.
n ics performed He compliments
has ~ui'ariinatea IN office l3r honor
and efliclency