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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
Perfected spsctacles and Eyeglasses.

That great desideratum perfect speetaeles can
now be obtained from Mr.. II. NJ. Bartholomew,
who has been appointed sole agent in this city
for Lazarus & Morris Manufacturing Opticians
Of Hartford, Conn. All that science has dscov-
cred and art perfected, is embodied in the beau
tifuI lenses, and they last many years without
requiring change. mchl4-dsm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
Ladies'

Can find at Aiken's . nice
French Ginghams, Cambrics' feieaies' ana o'h-
or spring Dress Goods All the iAVor''s oran''
a. bI.aohed and brown sheetings and shirtngs
at the 10 west prices. New Domestic Cling hams
and a very handsome lot of prints at prices
tn at make one think Of old times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

THAT DEER-The veritable deer that was
tracked in the Meredosia swsmps and thick
cts by the Rock Island sportsmen, has
poked his head out in front of Bard's store.
and every one of his antlers are loaded with
fresh game. Call around and see it and
purchase a string of fish. 1t is magnif
cent specimen.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

FREE CHuRcH.-Tkere will be preaching
10 Darts Hall every Sabbath at 3 P. NJ;
III 'urther notice. The FIRE bell will be
rung to give notice of the service.
All are invited to come.
Subject for next Sabbath-"What think
ye OF Christ" by j. d. Rhea, Pastor of the
NJ. Z. Church. '-o
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
Read Geo. Il. Dadd's certificate.

A Question in Many Homes. The fne times
when could all live on the fat Of the land have
gone by, perhaps never to return. OF late, the
question hsw to obtain the largest amount Of
wholesome, palatable nourishment at the lowest
possible price, has been earnestly discussed in
thousands Of American homes. The introduc
ton of SEA Moss FARISE - q national food sta
pie, solved that problem. From no other article
under the sun can the same amount of delicious
fare be obtained for the same cost. The custards
Chsrlottes, jellies, puddings, &c, made from it
are aft for Juno whom she banqusts;" and Is
clari6er for refining cider and other fsrmestsd
potables, it has no equal. The SEA Moss Far
IsE Co., who own the patent for the article. have
their central depot at So Park Plsce, New York,
and, within twelve months they have ests blished
a business of immense magnitude and i'm por.ancs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
NEW ADvn1xxsHH6H1gTs
AM ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIDE
WALKS.

SECTION 1. BE st Ordained By the City Council o.
the City Of Rock Island, That all sidewalks
hereafter built by direction of the
City Council shall be Of one Of the
following kinds classes as may be spec
flied in the order requiring the same to he con
structed, which shall be made of stone tagging,
good, hard burned brick laid on sand and well
jointed, or Of sound plank not less than two
inches in thich ness, firmly set upon and spike ed
to suitable bearings of not less than three by
four inch scantling put down so as to form an
even grade, all scantling to run BAR.
allel with the street on~hich the came
may be iaid-the laying of plank leng,hwis,
18th the street being strictly prohibited-lo Wit
First.-Those of the fTst-clsss shall he four
teen feet in width.
SecORd-ThOse of the second class shall b,
twelve feet in width.
Third.-Those Of the third-class shall he tel
feet in width.
| FoHrth'-Those of the fourth class shall b,
| eight feet in width.
| Fffk.-Those OF the fifth elias. shall be si-
| feet ia width.
SEC. 2. Whenever the City Council shall deem
| il necessary or eSpedient that a sidewalk shall
be constructed, widened or repaired on any street
| avenue or alley within said city. the Council
! shall pass order designating particularly tn
/ locality where the zane Is required to be done
| and cause notice OF such order to be served b,
| any officer Of the city on the owner owners o
any lot or lots fronting the place where sue
sidewalk is ordered to be constructed, widene
or repaired, by leaving copy Of said NOTES
| signed by the City Clerk. with such owner or an
person over the age oftwelve years residing o
the premises but, If the lot be vacant, a copy
the notice shall be posted on said premises or q
near as may he convenient thereto. said notice {
| be in the following form:
NOTICE.
The City Council of Rock Island, at meetin
held on --, ordered that a sidewalk Of th
| - class be --- in front Of the followin
described lot in said city, to-wit:--That in cas-
said sidewalk is not in ten days from tb
date of the service of this notice. the same will
done by said city according TO law. Witness m
hand and seal of said city this - day Of -
-, 4. d.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
Young Mem, Library Association.

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library Assoc
oistion are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 P. M.
every day except Sundays. large and well
selected assortment of works now on hand.
Tickets three dollars, ~ ien can always be pre-
cured Of the Secretary. may6dly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
Try the Equine Remedies.
Few Goods Rev Goods !

Just received at May Bros, fun stock Of
bIeached and unbleached Muslius, Calicos
Ginghsms Checks, and DENNIS, which We offer
along With oar full stock of Dress Goods, al
great reduced prices"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
LOCAL OoxU1k1.


pv w.n.wo,ru 4 PARsoxs, Linen Collars ana
Cuffs, Black AIpaocas, Carpets -. n;n..
Brown shirtings and sheetings, :, NJ
hams. &c., &c. Mr.. Parsons y -.
49, m forward New Goods daily.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

Barrett Chapter No. is, r. A. NJ, meets Al
Masonic ball on the fret and third Tuesdays Of
each month. H. c. CLEVELAND, Il. P.
W I. SWEENEY. See'y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

TRAVELLERS arriving in Davenport can
End comfortable quarter and every attention
at the Pennsylvania House managed by
Hon. NJ. c. Davis & Son. DIFF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

SwEDosA MAIL 2:5u p. M S:oV d, III
This mail arrives on Tuesdays and Fridays
and departs Wednesdays aud Saturdays, Thl'
route terminates at New Windsor.
ARRIVES. CLOSES
ALEDo NAIL $50 p. IN. 900 a. II
Mail matter for Camden Mills, Andalusia
Edgington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, thsburg. oquawka, q
oquawka Junction, (Sagetown), also for Pleasan
Ridge, Hazltt, Buffalo Prairie. Illinois City
Drury Copper Creek, and Millersourg, goes BY
this route.
MONMOUTH NAIL 200 p. m. 700 T.. N
This mail arrives Mondays, Wednesdays ant
Fridays; departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urdays Ali mail matter for Presumption, susz
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, Richlant
Grove and Monmouth, should be sent by thi
route Also centre Ridge on Thursdays
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
ODD Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is. l. 0. F., meets
every Monday evening 1t 0dd Fellows Han,
southeast corner of Illinois and Eagle Sta, At
II o'clock P.
W. WEBBER,N. G.
@ " HAMILTON R $
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
Sidewalk Commissioner,


SEC 5. On the fling of such report, the City
Clerk shall forthwith give notice TO the owner Of
the property assessed of the hhug of said assess
menf, and that at the next regular meeting Of
the City Council he or she must appear and show
cause, if any they have, why SAID assessment
should not be confirmed, but if ten days shall not
intervene between the service Of the notice and
such meeting, then said report shall be laid over
for the action Of the Council ct their next rega
lar meeting, when the report may he confirmed or
referred back TO said commissioners for further
action. Said notice shall be served, returned,
endorsed and filed in like manner the notice
provided for in Section Second of this ordinance,
and may be in form a follows
NOTICE.
The sidewalk Commissioners of the City OF
Rock Island have fled with me this report TO tn.
| City Council of said city, tkat lot - j,
specially benefited TO the value Of -- by
! the -- Of the sidewalk fronting lot -
and have assessed said amount ssid frs
u>med lot. That on the day OF -
said City Council will meet to confirm said re
port, when and " here you will appear If you Sc
/ fit and show cause Why said report and assess
ment should not lie confirmed. Witness m,
| hand and seal Of said city, this day o
/ A II Isl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

GRocERs are glad to ge rid of spurious
yeast and baking powders. Everybody
wants DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder:
Try it. If no. satisfactory, money refunded
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

ST. MARys (CArHoLIc) CHUsoH.-Cor. Rock
River and Dock Sts., Rev. Father J. P.
Roles, Pastor Mass, Sundays, at and loi A.
NJ, and week days at AN. Catechism at p n
Vesrers and Bsnsdiction at Pm.
EPIsCoPAL CHuRcH-Corner of Green and
Jefferson SITS. Services al l A. n. and p. n.
Sabbath School at 1904 NJ.
GERs AN LUTHERAN Cat RoH.-On Madison ST.,
Rev. c. 4. Meinecke, Pastor. Services at 100 A.
NJ. and q 7.
FIRsT PREsBrrERIAS CuuRcH.-Cor. Illinois
and Deer sta. Services at l A. NJ. and p. N.
Sabbath School at A. n. Prayer meeting, We'd
nesday at Z. Pm.
SECOND PREsBvrERIAN CHURoH.-0n Illinois
St. Rev. Z. L. Burnett, Pastor. Services at
105 A. ~ and Pm Sabbath School at 81 A. NJ
Prayer meeting, Wednesday at y pm.
UNITED PREsBITERIAs CHURcH.-Cor. Orleans
and Deer Ste, Rev. Henry Wallace, Pastor.
| Services at IL A. N. Sabbath School at ~ a. N.
Prayer meeting at 3. IL, of Sundays, and Z. P.
NJ, Wednesd days.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURoH.-Cor. Orleans and E K
SITS, Rev. DR.. Davis, Pastor. Services ut IL
A. n. and u p N. Sabbath School at A. N.
Prayer Meetings Mond y and Wednesday eve
min Ks, at Il O'Clock. Pastor boards at M d.
MerriHs, en- Eagle Street.
NJ Z. CsURcH.-Cor. Jefferson and Highland
SITS, Rev J. II. Rhea, Pastor. Preaching II A.
N. and 7. p. NJ. Sabbath. Prayer Meeting Wed
nesday evening at 4. Sabbath School at ~ A. N.
Pastors Bible Class at the same hour.
DISCIPLES CHuRCH.-Elder Rogers; in Nit
ohell Lyndes Block, over the Post 0fice-en-
trance West Side. Services at lo4 A. NJ. and
| Z =. NJ.
| GREEsBusH MISSION Sabbath School meet in
their school room, in Towards Addition, every
! Sabbath afternoon, at q o'clock. c. l.. Basoom
| Superintendent.
| s-Any errors omissions in any of the
| above notices will he corrected on information
! being left ut editorial rooms.
/
! YIN. c. AssocIATIoS'-Room in the Post Of
fee Block. open to all every evening.
| Daily Prayer Meeting at 1 / A. M, and closing
at IL NJ.
| Young Mems Prayer Meeting every Friday
| evening.
! Monthly business meeting of the Association
On LIST Tuesday ming, and monthly meeting OF
| City Mission and Tract Committee and Visitor,
on ID Tuesday evening of each month.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
DON'T TRADE VOTES.

The Republican fugelers and ringmasters
are hard at work trying to trade votes ON
any of their candidates for the sake Of elect
ing Mr.. Wilson. Democrats, don't trade
our entire ticket is certain of election nv a
handsome majority, if the whole vote is
polled. The Republicans are driven to
desperation and will slaughter the whole
tickle. for the sake of electing one man. Give
them no aid in this matter, but vote and
work for the whole Democratic ticket.
a New BASE BuRNER.-The Rock Island
Stove Company have patent On stovt
winch has heretofore been deemed phiio'
'ophloal imposaibility. and which is q mos'
valuable invention to people of this region
II 10 base burner, which will burn the
d'suminous coal dug in this vicinity as well
% the Morning GLORY" burns anthracite
coal. 1t is very economical article. and
takes but little more fuel than the anthracite
stoves. For this reason i. ia da.,;,.d :,
supercede the Morning Gloriesp bs-..hor,.
It can be seen in Capt. Robinson. Co..
Office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

TEMPERANCE SERMoSs.-The pastor of
the NJ. E. Church will deliver two sermons
On Temperance, next Sabbath. "Relstion
Of Tenn perance to the Church" will be the
topic of the mornings discourse. and "Who
are Responsible for the Evils of Insemper
ance ?" the subject for the evening. Brew
ers, dstillers' liquor dealers, saloon keepers
and drinkers are invited to come and hear
We shall not abuse or insult you, but will
reason the matter with you.
J. a, RHEA,
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Wanted.

An agent for Zell's Encyclopedia, the Compen-
dunn Of h~,aan kaorledge. Those who have not
yet subscribed, address
wv. MARSH,
Genl. Agt-
QUIscr, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

BALED HAY.-Henry Darts Sons have
q few bales of choice prairie hay with which
they are willing to part for moderate com
pensation. Inquire at their office. 2 st
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

THE DAVENPORT SAVINGS BANK.-From
the Gazette of this morning we take the
following
Yesterday morning the Office of the Dav
export Savings Institution was removed
from the First National Bank, where first
established and for years sustained, to the
room IN the rear of the Citizens National
Bank, entrance on Brady street. This
means, it must be supposed, that the officers
of the bank have abandoned all hope of
favorable decision from Judge Richman on
the motion to dissolve the injunction and
dismiss the Receiver The latter official,
j.. NJ. Parker, Esq., will, therefore, continue
to wind up the affairs of the institution, and
its existence will soon have an end. Every
depositor will be fully paid, and surplus
left for the stockholder.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
LOTTERY.
Regal Havana Lottery Of Cuba.

CONDUCTED BY THE SPANISH Gov
~ ernment-s39o. 900 in Gold drawn every
seventeen days Prizes cashed and information
and all kinds Of Gold and Silver.
TAYLOR = co, Bankers,
fsbSaly. 10 Wall Street, New Yeek.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

The Daily Union Prayer Meeting is held
at the rooms of the Y NJ. G. A, over the
Post Office, at II 80 each morning. If
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02

Billiard TABLE and saloon fixtures 70,
sale cheap. Inquire of P. T. McElherne,
over Bensers Drug Store. DIT
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.

POST oFFICs, MITCHELL LfNDE's BLOCK.
OFFICE HOURS.
Open daily, Sundays excepted, at 700 a. In.
Closes H IS 500 p. In.
General Delivery closes At 500 p. IN.
Money Order Office opens at eco q. m.
a " closes at $500 p. IN.
OEen SUNDAY from 600 a. IN. to 1000 q In.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
7:45 a. m. 700 a. IN.
6:45 p N. 900 p. n.
T:20 a. m. 7:co q. IN.
1905 p. IN. 6:l5 P. IN.
PORT BYRON d NORTHERN $40 p. In. 500 a. N
G. VALLEY, ORION 4 AspovER SEQ D. m. 700 a. N.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
CITY,
DEMoCRATIC TOWNSHIP TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP TICKET.
For Supervisor,
"A. BABCoCK.
For Assistant Supervisor,
JACOB SHARP.
For Town Clerk,
A. WAGNER.
For Assessor,
JOHN BARGE.
For Collector,
JAMES F. COPP.
For Justices,
CIV. SKINNER,
JF CONWAY.
For Constables,
J. FLANAGAN.
FERRIS TOMPKINS.
BALED Hay, Corn, Oats aud Bran, at J as
Gilmore's warehouse.
PERsoyAL.-Wslter j. Pepper, Attorney
at Law ct kelthsburg is in the city.
STREET cleaning has commenced IN good
earnest, and we will shortly be comparative
" free from mud
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-02
NOTICE

The City Council of Rock Island, at a meeting
held on -, ordered that a sidewalk Of the
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-02-21
G0TEG EAST.


1885 3. VI. LIGHTNING EXPRESS. 4 lily
on ectirr ut orrv suudt, g exceD.ed Cor . p r.u
\. Trytlie Br5ctuu aud 'itas,t'i-. nrd 4ur'
or Flie; at III nina with Nurth, II Ce i-a u q ,av
ur " Nillau-pcr. j r-'.bu-g P.Iigdelphaani li;.
nIctrs.
s., ,pirg Coach IS attacked TO his train ,t Cir
ciaulti running ihtouzh TO New ln:l
ak = ,I.-,r>.,- ,.cr .,,apr,rs ,.,
~, - ,.,...,. ~. . =, - - - "N!
,,.' "a ga ~ '-' .i" - =" 30 nm f'
~Yrin "a md M Nav Ier5 for lis sr,n o' .'l .
In land cities
A -lrepi- Coach is sttschsl 70 This train o-
eadyitle rl,u1 no through L, Nsy, Yu-i.. ''
lbs a. VI. N.W YORK Day Evp9res.
Win pea me, l,.c '.w'nga y western i'n'v-'y
og, osta' 'f'in o' N'~ Jcf'ey A'i''''i ''' i".-t
c.ceaf .yf rrpi i' y trr r & Ii' l5 & 70 is ss ,f j, a.
in, Room Colcues attached running tAroa.A {,
New York.
o.i5 p. VI. ACCOMMODATION, SunGa;s
excepted
excepted.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-02-21
SKLE RAILWAY.

ysTIE RAILWAY.
LOO MH.FS UNDER so MILES WITHOUT
| ONE MANAGEMENT GLANCE Of COACHES
The Broad Gauge, Double Track
| RouteB
I BETWEEN THE
ATLANTIC CITIES
WEST AND S0UTH-yVES EST.
THIS RAILWAY EXTENDS FROM
Cincinnati to New York eco Niles,
Cleveland to New York 626 Miles,
Durki,k to n ew Yolk 460 Niles
Buffalo to hew York 42S Miles,
Rochester to New York S65 Niles,
AND Is rsoM
s5g-22 TO 81 MILES THE SHORTEST
ROUTE. 81
New and Improved Coaches are run from Circin
natl, Dayton Orb. Marion, GOlipn, h'anshtlo,
Ashiaud, kron, Cleveland, arrcn, MeadYiIe
Dunkirk. Buffalo and hOchester 10
New Work vVieFnOllt Change
ONLY ONE CHANGE TO BOSTO4.
IN fnd after Monday. Noyemher 10, 1850 trains
will leave Meadyi!le a. the iouow'ng hours, VIZ
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-02-21

rTNGE Ally RrCO>n "a ',e Bcst aiver.islr.
L III um nhe oil reioIs
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-02-21
GOING WEST.

345 a. Ne. DAY TEPRFsS, dfily. Nond'y.
excepted for iev-iai d, C.cuinrar ana The est
Gud South. Connects 1t c arAsSi)e. Sundays e.
le,avftshu' fer Younestnwu and sharon; go C'eNe-
and with I size Snorc x ilWay, for tne West and
Norin-Wts': at Rnvenua, Sundays czc pied or A j.
lance aud Pittsburgh; Rt Akruu. uuIaYs exc pjtd.
f,r Crva aud Ill ers urk, az Uib0na ~ith Futs'
bu III Cincinnati aud II louis "A W ~ Ur !ud ~
ap lis, AID Mt Cincinnati with the Chic ~ Mis- =
,ppi aiNay, fox st Lonis aud the 'outh and
SOUTHWEST.
Sleeping Coaches are attached 20 his tain a,
d5rnellsyic, running through to Ctyela d without
ehangC.
| 0.A5 8. ". EXPRESS MAIL, daily. sunday,
! exc .pIed Tor Cleveland and the West and North
| Vest Comics a. ClGrEsylc for harOa, %cwr3s
tie aud PHI sbur.h, AZ at Cleveland V ia Lake
! jlJre Raj way fJt he West and NOrih-N est.
4 3 20 -. ~. NIGHT EXPRESS. daily. roi
| CeveHnl, Cincinnati aud the Wcs aud South -
| Connects at Lea,it sburg. SUud3 excepted, iOi
| Young town; ~ eveisnd with Lake ~i ore al
way, 'ur the West and North Wrst: a"d Ht tirtiD
n1'i with the ohio & Ns.i>-ippl hallway for Il.
| i.oui- IN the South ana South Vest
| a Sleeping Coach is attached o this train at CIV
| York, ruilllii through 10 Gin .iuunti.
iI.gD a M, ACCOMMODATTON, Sun+ays
ted, fr Leavits burg and Nay Stations, c0A-
Lcct NJ iof You Lsown.
s.2o n. ". FREIGHT ~ ACCOMMODA
.i.N daily
!.I5 4. TI. WAY FREIGHT, Sundays ex
TED.
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10 For fine J,b Work g to tho EUOhp
OFFICE.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-02-21

act every variety art style OF work in lettes
press N Htlng.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-06-22

SHOT BY HIS PARTNER-Mr. Friend
of Friend & Co.'S Station, on the Cope
Road, gives us the following J. r. A.
Norton and Timotby O'Flaberty, part
ners in some new discovery, near Bruno
District, came down to the main crossing
of the Payette. aboEe Gardner's Ranch,
on Wednesday last, after a tub TO hoist
dirt with while there an alteration
arose between them, and it appears o.
Flaherty had been carrying both pistols;
Norton demanded his own pistol, and in
stead of giving it to him O'Flaherty
drew and fred. Norton ran round the
stage hostler's tent and O'Flaher,y after
him firing as he went. Three shots
were fired, the last taking effect in Nor
toms leg. breaking both bones below the
knee. From passengers by yesterday
mornings stage we learn that DR.. Boat
man was called, and considered it bad
case; he sent back to Mountain City for
Dr.. Pierson, who came out the two
held consultation as to the necessity of
amputation, and concluded to try to save
the limb. Deputy Sheriff Jackson ar
rested O'Flaherty and took him to
Mountain City for examination.-Eako
Chronicle.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-06-22

| CoNGREss, it is to be feared, will fai
to satisfy the demands of the country
with regard to the Income Tax. Late
advices from Washington say that the
House bill which e1empts fifteen hun.
| dred dollars and reduces the tax to three
per cent. will receive the sanction of the
Senate. This is far from satisfactory
indeed nothing will do but the total alb
clifton of this most odious and unneces-
.ary form Of taxation. II is simply a
burden upon the middle class ofsociety;
for while We may congratulate ourselves
that the poor escape it altogether, it is
notorious fact tha.the rica, as a class,
contriye to evade it. The returns from
the Pacific States show that this tax is
much more closely gathered here than
at the East; and the conclusion cannot
oe avoided that in many paris of the
Atlantic States the Assessors are bribed
into q favorable consideration" Of the
wealthy, and tina, the assessments levied
are, virtually, bu.the price set upon the
honesty OF those who are ''below the
rich and above the poor" Why this
law is adhered to so closely oy Boutwell,
and Congress wecannot understand. 1t
yields bat little is acknowledged to be
an incentive to perjury and fraud, and
eIcites continual bitterness of feeling
toward the government. We are glad
that the representatives from the Pacific
Coast stand so firmly against this mis-
cradle law. By their course they have |
striven to Go justice to their constitu-
euts, and have aimed a, such DISPOSE
ton of the whole matter as would, if
carried out, relieve the country from an
unnecessary and most vexa,ious burden.
We hope and believe that the pending
State Conventions of the Republican
party will take firm and uneuuivocal
stand in favor of the repeal of this part
Of the revenue laws.