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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30
DEAD BODY POUND.

On Sunday afternoon, at about four
o'clock, Frank Crosby, who had fsh line
run out in front of,he RodmAn Mills, caught
the body Of dead man, and hauled 1t
ashore. In appearance the deceased had
been about thirty-six years Of age, had q
light beard but no whiskers, hair Of a sandy
color; and ta,tooed on his right arm in red
and blue ink, was an American flag and
staff. His attire consisted Of blue jean pants'
satinet coat, purple wool shirt, hickory I'm
dershirt, and gaiter boots.
Coroner Knox was promptly notified OF
the occurrence, who at once impanelled
Jury with d. Linple as foreman, and held an
inquest. No papers otany kind were found
on the body, which might tend to indicate
who the deceased was. His pocketbook con
tanned $1,000 10 money. No marks oil
violence were visible, and it was the opinion
Of all who saw the body, that the deceased
was the man who committed suicide on Sat
urday morning by springing off the steamer
Dubuque, ss it lay at our wharf. In fact
the body seemed to have lain in the wst0
not more than thirty'six or forty hours. Th'
Jury rendered o verdict Of drowning.
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CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-arhvn at
4.30 A. NJ. and 5;35P. NJ. Closes At 1920 A. NJ.
and y p. M.
PORT BYRON MAIL-viA Wstsrtown, lamp
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and cordOya, AZ
rives at 1910 A. M. Closes P. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by osrs) daily, leaves
"A. M, and arrives 5 P. NJ. Orion and An
dover are supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-arriyes at s:So
A. NJ. and IO:05P. N. Closes at s ?. M. and
Top. NJ.
ALED0 MAIL--viA Camden Mills, Andalu-
STA, Edsington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, 0quswka, TO
0QuswkA Junction, (5agetoun), leaves daily
between s . A. M, and arrives at $3.50 r. M.
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, Haslitt, Buff
fnlo Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, Copper
Cresk, and Millersburg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL-vis Presumption, sueE,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
| Richland Grove to Monmouth, leaves Tues
| days, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. M.
| and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
day at P. NJ. Centre Ridge Is supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
| CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rives Friday evening, at 4 O'Clock, and leayei
| Saturday morning, at O'Clock.
| SWED0NIA, via Rural, twice Il week strives
Tuesday and Fridays, at $3.50 p. NJ, and loave'
| Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1880 A. NJ
This route terminates at Now Windsor.
Office hours from 7!c0 A. NJ. to 500 P. NJ.
n.y. Sundays, open from Q 70 10 Am.
II. b. O8BoRN, Post Master.
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TWO MEN DROWNED.

On Sunday afternoon, two citizens Oh ps-
venport, named Peter Hamann and John
Wolf went on hunting excursion among
the islands below the city. Towards even
ing they started on their return home, ana
when coming up the channel on the Illinois
side, their skff was overturned in some I'M
accountable manner and both men we're
drowned. Parties WHO we're fishing on the
Rock Island bank, saw the acciden. but we're
unable to rescue them.
Quite large number of friends and &C
quantances went down last evening, and q
search for the bodies was maintained up tc
midnight, but without success. Neshe'
were they found to-day as far as we can as
certain.
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THE EXCURSION To morrow afternoon,
amid the brightest sunshine, on the smooth.
est waters, with the gayest music the most
dignifed young fellows and the prettiest
girls alive, the steamer Pembina will move
off from our goodly city, bound for Musca.
tine, and romantic return by moonlight
The ladies of the First Presbyterian church
have the whole affair in charge, and what
more can be said in favor ofit,w ore at a loss
to know. Whoever designs going can rely on
enjoying one of tho pleasantest affairs of
the season, will get the worth of his money,
and can feel consoled with the fact that he
has disbursed it in good cause. The
steamer leaves at two o'clock, and will re.
turn at ten. Refreshments will be literally
provided on board. The young gentlemen
who have been getting their dancing pumps
ready, are gravely informed that there will
be no opportunity for using them on this &C.
caaipn
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dsnsey covered with young and vigosous
timber, and constantly pervaded with re.
frsshius GOODNESS heartily welcome in the
hes. of a summer like this one. Here every
preparation had been made in advance A
goodly space had been cleared Of under
brush, seats had been constructed IN sum.
Gent number for all, swings were up. ana
q ine platform for dancing had been P'o'"'
cd. Nor had the inner man been torgo''e D.
Booths under the thick foliage RECALLED WIN
both solids and liquids. Nothing remained
therefore but to eat, drink, dance, be merry
or loiterin the refreshing groves Everybody
had good time. At noon the Jennie re
turned to the two cities, and gathered fresh TT
Inducements Nothing occurred to mar tn
universal harmony ofthe affair
For an excursion boat, the Jennie cannc
be beaten. She is speedy, reliable, we
equipped, and with her present officers, wi
continue popular institution.
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sTABBINq ARRAY IN DAVENPORT.

On Sunday night, between nine and ten
o'clock, a man named Koch, who has re-.
Gently returned from labor on the Union Pa
cifc Railroad, and an unknown stranger,
both intoxicated got into fight on War.
rem street, between Second and Third,
Davenport, and pounded each other like
prize fighters. Their yslls aroused the
neighborhood. Mr. Heinrich Rohwer, shoe
maker, in front Of whose house they were
went out to separate them and Koch drew a
knife and lunged at him. Rohwer threw up
his RICH, arm and caught the blade of the
knit, near his elbow. The wound was
deep and severe one. The combatants ther
ran down street, and we're shortly afterwards
arrested.
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INTERESTING TO OuTsIDERs.-An interest.
ing little fight is being kicked up in the
republican camp of our county, on the i'm
portsnt question of who shall be nominated
to the treasurership. Somebody has been
insane enough to think Mr.. D. 0. Ried
stands chance of securing that honor be.
cause good deal of buncomb has been
wasted on the air in regard to the cordial
manner in which the radicals love the SOL
diers. On the other hand Mr. Thomas has
had that ofiics for four years, and rather
liking it, wants to stay while longer. Being
better qualified than Mr.. Ried, and having
full force offriends to back him, he doesn't
interd to yield without q stubborn fight in
whrch every inch will be contested. We
| shall enjoy this little "mill" hugely, in add.
'ion to the others which suudry indications
promise. There is fun ahead, without doubt.
A number Of warm nests will be stirred up,
IT possible, and number of comfortable oc.
cupsnts ousted. In the mean time. the
democrats may have an opportunity TO prof,
BY the Generalization Of the enemy,
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To HORSE SHOE ISLAND AND BACK AGAIN.
The excursion of the Turner's on the Jen
ME Brown, yesterday, was success in ev.
cry particular. AT about nine o'clock, the
little packet was crowded with "fair women
and brave men" and glided off on its happy
errand to the inspiriting strains Of the most
delightful music. The cool fresh brsezes,
the clear atmosphere, and the calm, stately
quiet in which the great river sumbered,
combined to make the day and occasion
something akin to dream of the fairy land.
At Horse Shoe Island, about three miles this
side of Buffalo, the party disembarked. This
is charming resori being above high water
mark, possessed Of . safe and easy landing,
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RouEFoRp. Rock ISLAND & Sr. Lor,s

RouEFoRD, Rock ISLAND & ST. LOUIS
The keithsburg Observer says that w6rk was
begun on this road in that vicinity, on the
10th. 4 large number of wheel. barrows,
scrapers, and other tools have been received.
One hund red hands were to,have arrived on
that day. A heavy force will be put on the
section between Keithsburg and the Amer.
can Central, which is to be finished BY the
10Th OF October. Work will also be com.
msnesd below town Immediately,
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Look at the Figures!

All Summer Goods marked down.
Dress Goods worth Toe. down to Coo.
Dress Goods worth 60c. down to 45c.
Percales worth soc down to Acc.
Figured Muslins worth 2ja3Oc down to 2Oc
Piques worth 75cs$l down to 5Oa8Oc.
All White Goods at cost; Parasols and Sun
Shades at cost; Summer shawls at cost
No deception. Goods will be sold at the above
prices. A'BASHEReER'
Clothes made to order. Good fits warranted
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IaEs NJ. BEAREsLEY,
Clerk County Court.

GIRL WASHINGTON Saturday morning at
9 o'clock, Anna Rshn, adopted daughter of
p. Delfs, Davenport, was sent on an errand.
Since that time her friends have neither seen
nor heard of her. She is nearly ID years
old (smal for her age, has blue eyes and
light hair, and wore brown and white
striped calico dress. Her friends are very
anxious to learn of her whereabouts, and
any information concerning her will be
thankfully received.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

Not the crookery, either. but the prices, at W
II. h @. T. Webs Davenport, who have one o
the biggest stocks in Iowa, and can't be under
sold by anybody.
They have just bee making large reduc
ton in their rates, and want the public of Rocl
Island to know it. This is no humbug. Cal
and see for yourself diff
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

RIVER ITEMS, The City Of ST. Paul went
up yesterday. This morning the Tom Jas.
per passed down.
Tomorrow the Milwaukee will be up, and
the Muscatine down.
The Kcithsburg for F. Madison in the
morning.
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READY GLAZED SASH.

TN CONNECTION with my Planning MIL, I
L have opened Ware Room for the sale Of
Primed and Glazed Sash, where will keep con
stantly on hand ell sises of these articles which
| can sell At much cheaper rates than they car
be purchased for elsewhere. obtain my Glass
from the man ufaOtoriss ct Pittsburg thereby
saving the profits which others must pay who
buy in this market All Builders, Farmers, and
others in want Of Sash will consult their own in
ssrest by giving me call before purchasing else
where, a. Am Offering unusual indussmsnt. for
this tfAds. IA. SIpDIsck.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

WESTERN MoNTHLY.-This period ical for
September, contains portrait of Vice Pres.
ldent CoIFax, with a short sketch of that off
claI HE and character. The various topics
treated Of i'll its articles must surely furnish
something to interest any reader. Call a,
any book store.
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DIR. B. +. MITCHELL,
MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN,

pY REQUEST of patients In Rock Island
- County, will have rooms at the Rock Island
House every Tuesday and Friday during the
TALL where ho will treat with electricity, all kinds
of diseases, both acute and chronic. Electricity
will locate 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 well known in
| Davenport as Mrs. stallcup has been resident
of that city for some years, and can bring good
| references from some Of the best families in the
city, as to the efficacy of her treatments in all
| Female Diseases. Have cured Deafness, Fever
| and Ague, Cstarrh, Bronchial Affections, where
everything else s failed also, Liver and Kid
| ney Affections. No shocks given. The treat
m ents are pleasant to the most nervous patients,
even to infants. Let the afflicted give us call,
we will do them good. Charges reasonable.
| Consultation free. Hours from S A. NJ to P.
NJ. aug23dtf
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A FINE BoAT.-The steamer Pembina,
on which the excursion goes down tomor.
row, has been painted, cleaned up, and "set
to, rights" throughout, and is generally in a
splendid condition. Its speed and conven.
fences render it just the boat for such a
trip.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

A LEGAL MAN.--Thomas Mccullough, of
Davenport, is legal mnn-thet is, he is q
man OF many suits. He makes suits of
clothes to order in suitable manner, that
will suit any man between this and Jericho.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

Just received. full line of the celebrated
Amana Yarns. They are Offering their stock Of
Summer Goods at cost, to make room for theiE
fall stock. Remember that if you want any
thing in the line Of Carpets or Floor Oil Cloths
Wadswortb d Co.'s is the place to go for them
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

NEW NAME.-We learned while in Rock
Island to day, that the disgraceful squabble
Inc citizens Of that city are having all about
the name Of FIRE engine, is to be settled
oy tn,ra Richmond who has appeared in
the held with hackers enough TO win and
call the engine Capt, l.. NJ. Haverstick =
Davenport Democrat.
Phoebus! what name.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

WESTERN UNION RoAp.-Mr Fred Wild
has been appointed general ticket agent Of
the Western Union road, in place Of Mr.. J,
W. Palmer, who has accepted another posi-
ton in the company's service.
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THE RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

In Saturdays issue we stated that fatal
accident occurred on the Iowa Division Of
the C. r. ]. 4 p. Road. on the previous
night (27th) but we're unable TO give any
correct or authentic account. We have since
learned the following particulars
A small bridge on side track near New,
ton, was washed away, and from it resulted
a terrible accident to the De Soto freight
train No. 2. This train, with twelve cars
coming from the west, was precipitated
through the chasm down about thirty fva
feet, and piled up in chaotic wreck, the
engine being buried under all the cars. En-
gireer Barney Seeks. Of Brooklyn, Iowa
Horace Mere, Of Marengo, brakeman, were
it is supposed instantly killed, as they were
buried under the wreck. Jas. Smith, the
! brakesman, who was on the third car
was seriously injured, though not fatally
nor even as badly as at first re
ported. The body Of Seeks has been extr
Gated and sent on to Iowa City. They were
at last report still searching for the body o
Neere and it has probably been recovered
by this time. A dispatch received at noo'
yesterday, reports that they have cleared
away nearly the entire wreck except the en-
CINE, and the track will be in order and tn
gap bridged over by last night and train
running IS usual.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

THE County Committee on Equalization
will meet to examine Assessments at the
County Clerks office, on Wednesday the
first day of September.
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A Fact.

MAY BROTHERS are closing out their entire
stock of Spring and Summer Dress Goods, Par
sso!s, Marseilles, Trimmings, Cotton Hose
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and Corsets at prices much
below their value. They ore mot going to quit
the business, but wish to make room for fall
goods.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

IIrERARY.-The Gris,cold CoNeyian, a
little monthly published q, Davenport under
the auspices OF the Griswold College, comes
TO hand. Its contents are creditable to it's
editors and contributors
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

GETTING BETTER.-Mr. Peter kautch, who
had his leg broken while driving on the Cam
den road on the 9th, will be taken to his
home at Edgington in day or two.
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On sept 30 loos, any "nu ~. VI .1' phi,
ieit remaining untoiu WIN W Sn hiJSa,
'''' anu u"'e''''0'' 'O
&eiihs VI S"io'
one.third cash down, and the balance Of two
thirds to suit purchasers, on any time under fvo
years. with interest a, 6 per cent. Perfect titles
gwen ~ any anu al eases T iist 80 ae
nc ioi'oNing p"r on .s' Vi ' r ao,ss
VI se0 O.! y ~ tans ,ar c,.in and
STOCK adjoining e the town Of CordOva, and to be
sold with or without fne brick Mansion House
and Grounds with Barns, &C., situated IN the
town. ,f
Oh lo' . oi no" anu VI
tip ~ range :; o
81 Oh sec -, " s ~, ians
OF e1 Vi sec o. ,onn ~ ,"uso :.
anu IAp ~ T ~
OF T. ano :" Vi T. "Hu
tot sea OF sec o, 'oNn 40, iangoo
irae anu iract Vi 'ec y ''"h i'''""s'
3. .,
Net OF " OF SOC ., 'OWn 10, ianse o.
some iLoo acres III All, mAhlng au uusu, pnase n,
lsrm ior s,ock rsisinS, s.oeA H"''"s 'n0 '"'e'
the who's meIeuosn po''Un o,-
LOT ., ana va OF sec ., ,oNh 10 by . 10y
.nn'Dg iol acres, ,@uso's ior nsn.d
mo hockiota, NOE is'anu o. HO1'' '"''"1
runs .hioush INC 'as" os ana IA town 10
anu Vi VI " go fa,
range = -4' A'res, nnc sam anu s''4' l''
40 A0NGS,
within n mi,o y, Port Bv,on. Ill, in lot, from
10 IN 40 acres. each and well adapted for pasture
| lands.
'"Hu''
. 40 AoA1aS' ,....~ ...
Adjoining the town Of Port Byron, and lying
next to the railroad grounds, admirably adapted
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LOCAL COLUMN.
FIFTEEN CENTS a line will be charged fol
zach insertion Of articles under this head.
-
New Goods

At Aiken's, sign of the Golden Eagle. Just
opened new lot Of prints in good styles and
fast eoors, at the same old price, l2A cents
Bleached and brown sheetngs, fall styles
delaines, alpacas, and lots of other goods, oil
marked at very low prices.
c.. NJ, AIKEN.
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$500 REWARD.

WILL PAY THE ABOVE REWARD FOR
l. the arrest and delivery to me in Rock Island,
Illinois, of one LYNCH, the man who was the
ringleader in the riot which occurred on the
steamer Dubuque at Hampton, Ills, on Thurs.
day, the 29th day of July, A. D. 1862. The
said Lynch lisa large, well built, broad should
cred lrishman, his fnce deeply pitted with
smallpox. He is about Eve feet eight or nine
pobe' in height, weighs i7e or so pounds, has
dark complexion, short brown hair, no beard,
and appears to be about IS years of age. He
received slight cut on the back of bis head
during the riot, and wore at that time a faded
gray shirt. dark pants, dark brown coat and
broad brmmed black hat
WILLIAM DRURY,
Sheriff Of Rock Island County, Ills.
aug2dtf
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Great Reductions 7.

Being DESTROYS Of reducing my stock befor
the close of the season, have marked dow
prices on all Staples, Dress Goods, Lace am
Borege, Shawls, Millinery Goods. &c. particu
lar attention Is called to lot Of Alpacas at ~
cents and IS cents per yard.
b. NEwBURGRR.
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LEvEE, NEAR FERRY LANDING.

LEVEE, NEAR FERRY LANDING.
The subscriber, at bis shop on the Leves, near
Woltman's, invites the attention of his friends
nd tho public generally to his large and comp los
stock Of Brass and Iron Goods, such as Steam,
Cocks, Valves, Water Gauges, Whistles, Oil Cups,
Beer Cocks, Pumps Gas and Steam Pipe of all
sizes, Zinc, Babbitt Metal, etc., etc.
Steam and Gas work promptly attended to and
put up in workmanlike manner.
Gas fixtures Of all kinds for sale
Gas filters supplied.
He has a SCREW cutting machine, which cuts
screws upon gas and steam pipe from 4 of an
inch to inohes-the largest machine west Of
Chicago.
THOMAS YATES,
Successor TO Jacob Riey
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WILL liz NEVER GET THRorGH?- No, we
won't We persistently declare that the
place to get your bread and elegant pastries
is at John Aster's bakery, Market Square.
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Young Mems Library Association

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Asso'
citation are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 P. NJ
every day except Sundays. A large and vel
selected assortment of works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro
cured Of the Secretary. may6dly.
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Fine Solid SilverWare.

A choice assortment of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received at Rutenbeck 4 Co.'s 20 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
SaTuTh
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ANoTusR ENCURsIoS.-A party Of Dav-
exporters came over the river to-day, to en-
gage the Jennie Brown for an excursion Of
some kind.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-30

NorIcE.-Old Settlers will procure badges
at the Court House, after seven O'Clock A..
NJ, Wednesday, Sept. lst, or at my house
before that time Tea, COTE and Ice Cream
in abundance will be furnished on the Is
land. c, b. KNOX,
Sec. of Old Settlers Association.
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Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. IS, I. 0. o. F., meets
every Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall,
southeast corner Of Illinois and Eag'e Sts., at
| II o'clock p. NJ.
c. b. KNOX, N. g..
c. W. HAMILTON, r. S.
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OBIruARY.--"When this you see, remem.
Der me-" which relates to William Post
Most Of the young men of the city will al.
fectionately remember William, aud good
many other people would perhaps also re-
member him if they knew just exactly who
No William has business elsewhere, at
| present, and the time and place which lately
knew him know him now no more forever.
| At least those are the terms "denominated in
the bond" He is to make perpetual
scarcity Of himself around Rock Island
From time immemorial, William has been
frequenter of Illinois street saloons, but has
always harbored a special weakness for the
Rodmen. He was prepared to accept little
invitations to 'take drink" at any time
and Judging from the long succession of
"smiles sshe would take in day, stranger
would have inferred him to be the funniest
fellow alive, How he kept in stamps was not
exactly known to most people, but was very
shrewdly guessed at by some. The gentle
melancholy which hung around his classic
countenance, frequently suggested the
thought that perhops William might be
some exiled "jewk," whose baronisl acres in
some SUMMER land still managed to yield
him the wherewithal to live in ease and
pleasuance while other men earned their
bread by the sweat of their brows. But
Marshal Mitch solved the problem some
time ago, and acting on the heroic old saw
-"n time Of danger every man to his post"
he last night went for his Post, and got
him too. William was "pulled" at the Rod
man saloon, and was landed in jail in good
order. This morning he was arrsigned be.
fore Magistrate Chopper on the charge of
vsgrancy. He was fined, costs and oil, Sl8
On the promise that he would dust out of
town simultaneously, and never come back
on pain of Imprisonment, some of his friends
paid his fine, and William went forth to
seek his fortunes in a cold and unsympa.
thising world.
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MEETING AT TURNER'S HALL.-Th2re
will be business meeting at the Turner
Hall this evening at eight o'clock.
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The CAMDEN DAM AGAIS.-Mr. Riggs in
forms US, to-day noon, (30th) that the first
giving way of the Camden dam occure a,
noon, yesterday, aud that another section Of
twenty feet gave way last night. 1t has
be determined to make radical change
in the system of dams ont there, many
improvements and notifications having
been suggested.