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From the National Inte.ngonrcr, Feb

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from tN' NH'"N"' Ih''"' S'D'tf' f'h' .,
Removal Of the Remains of Mrs surratt,
IN
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The unIcrs}gned mostearuestIy and respectful.
y addresses your EHoeiioney on matter which
s"gr,s Of g,rg, af,i,tfon' sGo saejs fbo rr5yiI'
eye Of removing the remains IF her deceased
yro1n5 '''' '''''''' '''o
she toady hopes your Exccllcney WIN not al
20" yyat aa'n,, NY. raa ,uy p,omptod onIv NV
aHal love and devotion to the memory of her
dear mother ,.r e,.nu.-.
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ceased mother
T'c' I" ff l,' ., IsoS, W.. un, ..n,.
be delivered to Anne Z s1rratt the remains Of her
W"ther,mary 4. SufFat'' Tor the purpose set loFth
VAC "''"'" '0'DO'""''A''0 Hxpprw Jouvsov
February ., 1891 R. b. COS.
This action Of the President will be ap.
proved by the whole people Of the country.
Since Stanton is no longer secretary or war,
nor Lafayette c. Baker his chief OF detcc-
tive and man.ot.all.work, the people can
Iorro,+obIo r,1, ,,r ,'or d..7o-.,,,or, o,,.,,-o
r,
"''D ''''''"' . CO. -'.'1' ''o,' '"' f'''
ton Of the competency Of q military com
mission, organized at a heat of passion at
the uar de,ar,mar, 70 pass ;,,5cno,, ,ror
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'"7 par "e' ar'"'gneo' mere can De no que''
mon OF the hardship of denying to the rela'
uves Of those condemned the bodies after they
had been executed. This ha. iovarisnIv boon
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By Telegraph.
Reported exclusively for the EvFSING ARGUS
over the Mississippi Valley National Tcle-
graph Lines, and their connections.

ArGrsrA, Nh, Feb. ll.-Ex.G Gov. Hub.
bard was buried yesterday. The funeral
was attended by Gov. Chamberlain and his
council, and II great concourse of people
were present.
CoNCoRD, n. H., Feb. John Mitchell,
Of Sutton, has been arrested, charged with
attempting TO murder his wife.
NEW YORK, Feb. ll.-Prter Bamberger
shot a young girl whom be was counting,
named Sarah Boerd yesterday morning at
ter returning from n ball, and then shot
himself Both will die. Trouble with the
girls stcpfathor was the cause
Bambergcr died las, night. The girl is
still alive,
RUTLAND, W., Feb. lO.-Samuol Ward
and Felix Laveu we're instantly killed, and
two others badly injured, to-day, by the fall.
ing OF ten ton block Of marble upon them
at Sheldon & Mason's quarry.
CHICAGO, Fcb'y l2.-The weather coutin-
ues very warm. Boats are beginning to
| leave for ports along the lake shore.
The two woman suffrage conventions will
probably close their Sessions today
The Tribune's Ottawa, Canada, special
says the government refused to give VIVA.
lens body to his friends, aud the tcniaus
threaten violence unless il is done.
WASHINGTON, Feb, l2.-The following is q
copy of the certificate Of election served on
General Grant:
'Be it known, that the senate and house
of representatives Of the United States o.
America, being assembled at the capitol, in
the city of Washington, on the second Wed,
nesday, being the 10th day of February, in
the year Of our Lord, eighteen hundred and
sjNty-nine, "the underwater president Of the
senate did, in presence Of the said senate
aud house Of representatives. open all the
certificates and count oil the votes Of the
electors for president and vice president
by which it appears that Ulysses s. Grant
was duly elected agreeably to the cOnstitu.
ton, President of the United States for four
years, commencing on the 18th day of March,
1859.
an witness whereof have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal Of the senate,
this 10th day of February, 1853.
"BEN. +. WADE, President Of the Senate"
Con I.oupstrr"t - IA this city and IS re
ported to be- an applicant for the collector,
ship at New Orleans.
The board Of trustees Of Baltimore have
tr ba no "pp'o os , % Hnno H. ourEa"
.oL,ri, f ST. ". ,eaIu'. ~ me PGo"c
"a ' We, f., '9 Is Con ,I'1.. ana wen educa'
,io DJ' o ~ !? oa,su I' ,2 Io@I' IS pre-
ing a catholic.
Butler and others are having q serious
eS ssa,st Ior In WHICH Impeachment matters
T I'E Il" " 'Ee i{,.oI,oor;a..o 49,, ,.
0"uu =. HLtCAtu1uEe WILL .eHye BaIu
more. more 'o[ New W, York, next week and on re.
a. r e wa; ~ ' T,r n;S 'II'tgH at Zen
I, lIr'-'b'' ]" "s'"'"' lie '4eH goes to
NS ~.
ro;I, ne ne,i t E Ti '1e RECONSTRUCTION com.
,"''''e On tHe AIsSSalPW constitution las |
oygn gfro"eoqsy stated he majority of the
n';.'.'sS WIZ, F,PoI; Ia i"'gr OF again sub
certain g ,G"S' co0 10 III? people, with
y. ~ a." , oo"oA'9"s ''H"'o' omitted
II Is reported, IN democratic circles, that
s y "ro1 ~ a oJ '@nen on The repeal OF the
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The radicals Of Tennessee are getting sick
Of ,he anarchy produced by Brownlow's
militia and in the Tennessee house Of rep
ra.op,a,iyes, on Thursday, bill was adopt
ed requiring the governor to disb"nd the
black radical ragmuaius, A telegram says
I, w,l probably meet the concurrence OF the
senate. though q srogg effort will be made
g. g.l.qt IL
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assassination Of President Lincoln on the
%1,b - Anil ~ that year, and suffered death
ban,ipg In accordance with the sentence
ELo Commission, 10 the Arsenal grounds,
g on The Gtb of July following. immediately
oGsr tbe execution, her remains, with those
z If Paine, Harold, and Atzerodt, executed at
the same time, we're placed in common boxes
and Inferred in graves near the scafOld, her
body being at the north end Of the row, and
the others adjoining her remains in the or.
der named above In the box with each
! body there was also placed the name Of the
party, enclosed in bottle. The body Of
| Booth was also buried near there that is,
! inside the old pententiary buidlnR,near the |
main door Of the Warden's residence. The |
burial Of Booth was quietly made, IN the
presence Of Secretary Stanton, General La.
iayette c. Baker, and two of his officers, and
Colonel Benton commandant Of the Arsenal;
and after the grave had been filed, and
portion Of the bricks reaid over il, the win.
dows Of the warerOom were boarded up aud
the door locked, Secretary Stanton taking
the kew. The body Of WIrz, the Anderson.
vile aIor. was placed in the yard adjoining
tba BODY of Atleroit For some time the
bodies were allowed 10 remain in this posi-
ton. A wooden fence was erected around
the Graves and a wooden head board, with
the name Of the person buried below, placed |
at each grave, In the ial. Of 1857 when
the demolition Of the pententlary building
WAS determined on, It became necessary 70
remove the bodies and they we're buried in
the warehouse known as No ], the second
bo.ldIue below the principal ofHceJ the
b,dIe, bcin, placed under the tagging
Mrs. Surmlt- was laid next to the north
wall OF the building, and the others in the
following order Payne, Harold, Atzerodt,
Wirz, aai Booth There the bodies Of all
have remained until to-day, Since the in.
torment Of the remains in this house il has
not been used, being kept closed at all times.
! he locality OF the last place Of burial has
been carefully concealed,
The remains Of Mrs Surratt IRE to be in.
tered uoar this city; bat, as above stated,
there will be no demonstration Whatever
Miss Anne Surratt, in anticipation Of the
body being delivered to the family, arrived
here last evening to be present Mt the rein
Her brother Isaac will probably
be here at the reintsrment, hut John II.
>urrati is not expected to arrive from vOy
lge TO South America, taken with view Of
-ogaiuug his health, until about the LIST Of
March, and consequently will not be pres
emit.
The plain wooden box containing th" re.
mains Of Mrs. Surratt was taken up at a late
hour yesterday afternoon, and conveyed to
Mount Oliyet Cemetery by Mr. Henry j.
Mari, interchangeable will have the remains
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CABLE TE1aGRAH6s.

LONDON, Feb ll-At the banquet, last
night Gladstone revieved the progress made
IN abo!lshlng the Irish church, and declared
himself IN tavor Of cntinuing the effort
Bright made a speech condemning the ex,
travagant expenditures of the administrs.
ton.
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Friday Bvonins, February 10, 1859.

A dispatch from Jacksonville states tn"'
the coroners jury had brought in 'erd'0'
against the man Robinson as the inu'ue'''
of Gen. Mcconnell. Robinson's boots are
said to have been covered with blood, ana
other evidences ofhis guilt have been dis
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must yet 20 70 conference committee as
now indicated, the period for long speeches.
is pretty much ended. Let US have quick
and common sense action on this important
matter from this on.-z Cd'ea9o fost-radi'
cal yl1lsy
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DISSOLUTION.

THE firm Of Underwood 4 Bogue was dis
L solved by mutual consent, On tho lst Of
January, 1869. All notes and accounts due the
late firm will he paid to the undersigned at the
old stand, where he will continue tho old bust
moss, aud also settle the debts Of the late firm.
PETER BOGUE.
febl0lw2w.
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Rare Chance for Business.

THE SUBSCRIBER. owing to IN health,
L wishes to quit tho business, and offers for
sale his entire stock Of Boots and Shoes also
Store Fixtures and Lease. The stock IL all first
olasst and the store is ono Of the best located in
the city To any one wishing to engage in a
safe, well established and paying business, a
rare chance is offered.
f. 5. MCGEE.
Rock Island Feby 70, 1863, d8twlt.
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TO-Day's Advertisem' Is
LIsT on LRTTEHs

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~v,,,r.,t,y,, -. .-.,,,,,,,
II OHioe at Rock Island, State Of Iliinoi. W "a
Feb. ~, 1862 "
Anderson Ara ~,
Anderson A p Null, MieA..I
barbour 4 BroJC Mel Jabn
Batten NJ Murray CbnsA
Campbell Mararet Mayner Dolly
Carr John McDonough Bridget
Collins q W circuit John II
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Donnsboe Kate mrs porL.Dayil
Donk Mathew Ouick Nancy mrs
DayisA Carpepter Hobirsor ASA
Dunn Ed Riohards AIg,od
Fisher A A Schnoigert MoritE
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TAKE NOTICE.

DAY your State and County Tax, or / sh all
have execute my official duty to levy
and cell by distress.
Office at W. A. Johnstop's shoe store.
JOHN HOLMQUIST
jnn2Ndtf. Town Collector.
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PARTNERSHIP NOTICE,

GEO VI. BABCOCK having tbs day become
VI associated with the firm Of Babcock 4
Andrews, in the Rock Island Tanuery, the bust
ness, hereafter will be conducted under the firm
name Of Babcock 4 Co.
TIMOTHY A BABCOCK,
CHARLES W. ANDREWS.
GEORGE NJ. BABCOCk,
Rock Island, Feby let, 1868.
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a wiser il not richer man so il is likely
to be with the Iowa lady. McMullen died
having A family Of his own who inheritedall
! bis right 10 land, but the eleven league
grant had long before been decided against
| him and he had none Of il TO leave 10 his
heirs no help for you but 10 sell out If
get bat part Of the : 1000 or marry on the
strength Of it,
The Davenport Gazette, in publishing the
foregoing, says
"There are almost as many erroneous
statements in the above article, II II did
come from Texas, as there are sentences
10 il. The Davenport lady never put her
claim into the hands Of lawyers. Title 20
the land tOI5 contested in court, before Judge
WatrOus, too, who was tire Atened with I'M
parchment for his decision in the case, but
Was never brought to trial, no having seen
fit to retire from the bench, which he was
allowed to do. The decision Of Judge Wat.
rous confirming the title OF McMullens
heirs was confirmed by the supreme court
Of the United States about year ago.
Parties in Texas who are acquainted with
the facts in the case, are engaged in attend.
log to the interests Of the Davenport lady
aud her felowheirs. The difficulty is not
in obtaining legal title to the land, but iu
arranging with the present occupants same
as Mrs. Gaines is experiencing in New Or.
leane. Nous rerrons."
A few evenings since, as one Of the up
town cars, pretty well flled--Goy. Wsrmoth
and "Col. Dean, Of my staff, being oGcu.
pauts-a female individual of bright yellow
lsh color hailed il and entered. Depositing
her fare in the box, she looked for seat,
but found none. The gentlemen in the car
did not see her, and not a woman would
bulge an inch to accommodate her 80 she
stood there looking aud biting her lips for
veXation. Finally she said, in sharp snap.
pish way, "lsn't some one going 10 give me
a seat p No answer from the passengers.
The Governor was very busy conversing
with a friend, and the other passengers
seemed absolutely deaf and blind. ats my
opinion said the mulatto, "that no gentle.
man would low a lady to stand up in a car. -
Madam, said person who was suspended
from strap, "hare is our governor, | am
quite sure he will give you his seat, for he
owes his election to men Of your race.
The governor glanced up hastily, and an
angry CLEAN for a moment was detected in
his eye but he continued bis chat and the
woman stood up till some one getting out
made room for her.--N n. Pic.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SILE,

OFFER my place on Orleans street. in tho
i lower part Of the city, near the new s,booi
bHHdlne, for sale. There are four lots in one an
closure, good house, barn, sheds, etc. and ey-
cry salog convenient-a good well, cistern cellar,
q great variety of fruit trees sc, &c. Far fur.
thef particulars enquire of the subscriber.
E. SAULPAUGH.
Rock Island, Jan'y is, 1863, dtf.
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G. D, sHATFER,
II a L l. q IL.

All Kinds Of Clothing Made to Order
Cutting done in the latest style aud fit. guar
antsed. share Of public patronage is solicited.
shop in the Wooden Mills, Rock Island.
febgd3m.
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REMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
IL Once at Rock Island, State Of Illinois. on
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covered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-17
AN lMPOsTOR.

John A. Wilson was brought before Alderman
OBrien, at the Tombs yesterday, by Detective Farley
on suspicion Of having In way been implicated ln
or having knowledge Of tho Ocean Bank robbery He
the young man who called upon tho Cmer OF Police Of
Utica few days ago. and professed TO be able 20 give the
names OF the who robbed the Ocean Bank OF this
city lie was brought to this city Onirhursday night by
Detective Farley. Yesterday he was questioned by
superintendent Kennedy and Inspector Dks, who became
convinced that there not q word OF truth In his
statement lie says that he met two Englishmen named
Charles Forrest and Henry Ferguson abOnt six weeks
ago In this city, aud was induced by them TO aid them IN
rObbing the bank; that, after the robbery
pshed they refused 10 divide with him alu beL co his
exposure of them He unable TO give any details Of
the robbery and II was apparent to all who listened 20
him that his story sheer fabrication. He dis
charged from custody What was his motive for telling
80 ridiculous story did not appear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-17
THE RECENT FERRY ACCIDENT.

Coroner Schirmer yesterday commenced an
investigation into the circumstances attendant on the
death OF Miss Margaret Carlisle schoolteacher late OF
No as3 West Twelfthst, died in ST. Lukes Hospital
from Injuries received by the kick Of horse on Wee
hAwken ferry.boa The accident has heretofore been
mentioned IN The TRIBUNE. John Demarest, whose
summer residence Fort Lee N j. testified that on
the morning OF the 18th ut, while driving his team Of
horses from his residence to GUTENBERG he overlook
Miss Carlisle with whom he acquainted, and invited
her TO ride to this city with him; as she was on
the way 20 the school In Thirteenth-st., near
Sixth-ave where she employed as teacher. she
accepted the invitation On reaching the ferrybOat she
ladies cabin Just before tho boat reached
the carriage and while the way passing the
team of Judge Phillips Of Ten Eyck, when one OF the
horses kicked her In the SIDE She fell and was again
kicked In the right temple, leg and hand mr. Demarest
did witness the accident, but hearing scream from
lady who did turned around and at once drew the de-
ceased from her perous position, and took her into the
cabin. She then insensible. physician
procured the boat landed, and
by his direction Miss Carlisle was removed to
st. Luke's Hospital Judge Phillips very much con-
cerned at the accident and offered 20 pay all the
penses that might result from IT, He sent check for
500 10 the Trustees OF the Hospital In the phaeton OF
Judge Phillips at the lime Of the accident himself
son, and cOlored driver. The latter made no effort
quiet the horse aid the deceased Other witnesses
rOborated the statement OF Mr. Demorest Dr. Cushman
made post norton examination OF the body and found
that death had resulted from inflammation OF the brain.
In order that Judge Phillips might be present TO testify,
next at the examination room In the City Hall Miss
Carlisle native OF this city aged % years She was
boarding for tue Summer at Pleasant Valley, Rockland
County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-17
THE LYON ESTATE.

Mary Il. Lyon agt. Edward ScheH aud Others
Supreme COurt-Special Term.-BefOre Mr.. Justice
Barnard The plaintiff this is claims TO be the
wife Of Henry c. Lyon, who shot some seven eight
months ago I'm his own store SOuth-s The admins
traon Of hts estate contested warmly his ssters
claiming It and denying that the plaintiff his wife.
During this contest Mr. Edward Schell appointed
collector special administrator Among the property
taken into the possession OF the special administrator
box deposited Ina bank by the deceased, which
tanned among other securities $4,000 United States bonds
and other securities which the plaintiff claims her
given TO her absolutely by the deceased several
months before his death. The plaintiff commenced suit
against the Collector for this property and the suit has
been proceeding before referee The proceeding before
the Surrogate ultimately determined, without decid
ing plaintiff marriage in favor OF the sisters and
Laura Shepherd appointed Administrative, giving
to the extent OF $4,000. she then made
party 20 this sn aud the case came up Yesterday on
motion TO enOn the collector from delivering these
bonds and securities 10 the administrative. The motion
based the ground that the nearly finished
before the referee and that the ADMINISTRATIVE OF
pecunary responsibility. On the other hand, &c was
claimed that there precedent whatever for such
proceeding; that there no knowing when the suit
would be nished and that the Administrative had given
full bonds The Court reserved its decision Mr.. L. U
Fields for PLAINTIFF; Mr. Jas. VI. Smith for defendant
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THE FEy1ANs AND TEE RorHscHmDs

O'MahOney agt. Belmont ct dl--Superior
COurt-Spccai Tcrn-Before Mr. Justice MoCunn-Ths
was an action to recover back $4,000 In gold deposited
with Belmont is generally supposed. for Fenlan pur-
poses On motion for Receiver, Judge MoCunn gives
the following opinion;
This motion for Receiver 10 take charge OF tho
moneys admitted 10 be Ia the hands OF tile defend
ants, Belmont & Co. 10 appears from the papers that
Mr.. OMahOney, the plaintiff IN September, leo5 de-
posted with Messrs August Belmont Co nearly S3OO
In gold they giving to him at the time their several bills
OF exchange as against the same all addressed TO N NJ
ROthschild & Sons, London. The bills were made pay
able to the order OF John O'Leary Mr.. OMahoney
sent the bills 10 OLeary, aud lie. OMahoney, swears
that they reached OLeary's hands. He further
says and swears that OLeary merely his agent and
that OMahOney the sole owner Of the gold aud bills
question. After lapse OF nearly five years he now
tenders the bond required by statute and claims the
original deposit made with Messrs. Belmont Co. ana
clearly opinion that he is entitled TO the relief he seeks
There Is doubt about Mr.. OMahoney depOsltlng the
money with Bel mont * Co.. aud there Is little dOuDt
about the gold being In their hands, subject to their
control This being hold that he Ia entitled 10 re-
possession VI the money, on his complying with the
in such made and provided. TRe order Of
the Court is that Mr. Thomas j. Barr be appointed Re
ceyer OF the Court in this TO take possession OF
these moneys after executing the proper bonds In the
premises
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.


o,,,ncu EARMn- TRANSFER OF ST. Pc
A'- TIERS CATHOLIC CHURCH.
co., dovo AGO there was published in the
several newspapers, among the hst Oh iecOlueu
-, ontv This line Barclay-s corner OF Church.
st lOOxl25 IT,, 100000" This Is the sue u o.
cstbolc church of which the Rev. william Quinn Is INC
t ood 70 vhom Is generally awarded the merit OF
ssyine the hne and valuable properly 70 Vne cnuto
That the ground and building sho91 n ,he nronerty
Uas relieved from its odtime embarrasslnenis saw
rise 20 much talk among the wealthler Cathouvo gin
iesssned when inquiry at what was regarded plopeI
source of information, was met Dy the IepX sIt ~
q mistake; there Is not word OF truth III w. q Sas
Tho Registers Office made the matter clear ~ ~"
veTy ordinary transaction and the fact that tne
church does not lose the ancient granite pile HOW'LL
Standing the publication OF official records cannot D 10
spoke go feelingy the subject IN tue earlier pir "a
week transfer made in due form-lnade Dy Arm
hshon McCIoskey TO ''the church OF st: Peter" Inc
onr buidInR renans and the status or owner Is NOT
materiay changed The following is a correct copy OF
the transfer paper on o o y H. ys e between
John Mcclosk Archbishop 81 i5s O2 81 M go g psry
obe second part Vtneb that the said parJ OF the brst part o'
consideration Of the sum Of OV0 10 me guy pa,
Az, demise release and quit claim to the said party
ther and assigns forever all those hye een lo"
Peters Church situate lying and being the Third Ward othe Cy
ofNswYor contagious other being part Of the land
he man or chart ~ The Numbers &c. 49, bounded north.
ery Bary westerly by CburesS aud s9a'ns s ana
gps Is s , Gtss toward Bns feet toward charss
i2S feet the south side 100 ise aHu on n ,ns D'o1
s sSf he re- s Rev JOHN Hugs bishop York BY and ded "A
gus. 10Th 1850 "h 400 and The AID pafty Of tie SIT
part and 10 hold the above mentioned 'nd deroeu
wa II Sitnsss whereof party o. the art part
his hand and SEAL tho day 'nd }ti a abs
Sealed aud delivered in the presence Of Thomas s. PREsroS