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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
HU MOROUS.
The Nature of BOOSTERS.
BY JOSH BILLINGS.


BOOSTERS, according to prOfane history, if
mi edukashun remembers me Alright, were
formerly man, who cum suddenly upon one
ov the heather gods, at time when he
wasn't prepared tn see company and waz for
that offence rebuilt over into the first rooster,
and waz forever afterwards destined tew crow,
az kind of warning. This change from a
man akounts for their fighting abilities, and
for their politeness tew hens. There is moth
ing in a man that woman admires more than
his reddyness and ability to smash another
fellow, aud it il jiss so with hen. When
rooster gifts licked, the hens all march oph
with the other rooster, if he amt half so big
or handsome.
1t'is pluck that wins hen or q woman.
d, BOOSTERS doc but very little household work.
They won't lay emmy eggs, nor try to hatch
emmy, nor see to the yung uns. satisfys me that
thare is some truth in the mithogical akount
oy the ROSTERS tlst origin.
You kant Git rooster to pay attention to
young uns; tha'spcnd their time in Growing,
strutting, and occasionally find wurm, which
they max remarkable fuss over, calling their
wives from distance, apparently to treat
them. but jis: az the hens git thar, this ele-
giant aud elaborate cozcomb bends over and
gobhFc IN the morsel.
Jist ike man fer all the world.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
THE SOUTHERN METG0P Oils.
TIE GREAT SOUTHERN WEEKLY.

DEAD the opinions of the leading Southern men:
II ~ reER.d it of the abIcst nd ty:irsI al
Southern journals, just such Popnr, in short,
should find ITS way into every Southern house
hold - HGtLaei SsInn.s
.'Tou have managed TO enlist for it the
ofunusuaiIy clever w-iters, whose ibors. wiki your
owl, l,svc given great and interesting variety To
its columns - S. 2,sGIe Tnilore.
''It cOm-s nearer filling the place of the London
Saturday Rerier tfran any iournsl in this country,
North "r South. ''-IIL rancer H. St'tkrns
~ wish YOU Ill success, aud from the spirit and
ability with which you conduct it. tru+ thrt the
paper will Obtain useful and widespread circula-
TOME N. r. innf'r.
''Its literary and review department shopld ron
der il welcome visitor in every Southern family
of refinement md cui;urC."-E ~. Uub1Td.
al have felt and often SSHres4sd admiration of the
good taste spirit ard ability with which the South
eyr Metropolis is eonductsd."-E r Daniel.
81 kno,N of no paper that CONES 20 nearly IN TO
the true standard OF COZ. titutional Tgan.''-FH-
fidm Lucas.
II am happy to b, able to bear evidence to my
and of the judi M arh ;s-te display in It's
cctious from foreign journals. J Spa'dins,
(1irch6ishop)
40 Southern gentleman can fail TO recognize ia
intrinsic excellence literary and political
guide -R,r. J. X GTmigm, CP,rsJyf,rian
The opinion of The press il no le-s high. "Vinccd
by the testimony OF the following. among other
Round T"hle. Nng"rsfs"n Mil, Nshr Dyisnns FRA
yune, baltimore GU2'ite, NDfiUe Pirgimian, Peters.
burg EIpTtSs, aud hundred others.
Ierna "f subscription. 81. 80. per auDum ak O.
pics SI2 co. and a-gcT clubs at ssme rat"H.
OJ- Send for circular aud specimen pRucr.
JAMES HAIEFAX HicLA UGHLIS.
ri Lexington street, baltimore.
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GREAT BARGAINS!

GREAT BARGAINS can be had nv CT lin ? at the
VI New Store "f acknowledgements Gustav
Browne Confectionery la order 10 mr Re room for
Spring Gur,is. will make a deduction Of 81 p"r
:. mt. Ill INV 9pods-COmmcDc ing January {.
1870. I.adics' Furs &5-'vorth 81: Siberia Spur
rel IS 80 worth go; Childrcn's 80 ED-W worth
IS. Double Is htc Blankets SI-worth IS,
fncr grades in propn't ton. have sEsn hrI,i .
large stock p Dnui"stic and Worl"n Gu"da C.il
p nj iuy yard vide French Mcrino- At 20 rCnr.
per yNrd-wo'th T5c ann all other goods IN pro-
portion. A complete stock of
G. E n It's " i AR,
In all its brrnchcp. from = Working Suit IT tn
Hinc Dress suit 81 ~. Over COats from 20 81 to
$50 Over aud Under shirts, Ii,rs ana Isp-.
Trunks aid ESii-c-. srh greet many other ro-ris
-suCh - Motions and Fsncy Gonds too mum roms
to mention. Can and e.e. No trn,IA!. 10 show
gvoCs COLDS NITH.
Jan. II. 1870. OpTn-ire Gustav BrUwn'..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
Babies,

We love babies, and everybody who does
love babies. No man has music in his soul
who don't love bubies. Babies were made to
be 10. ed, especially girl babes, when they
grow up. 4 man isn't worth u shuck who
hasn't a baby, and the same rule applies to
woman. A baby is n spring day in winter,
hot-h0use in niid-winter; ray Of sunshine
in trigid winter; and if it is healthy, and
good natured. aui you re sure it's yours, it is
a buslicl OF sunshine. no matter how cold the
weather. y man cannot be helpless case SO
long as he loves baDies-oBe at time. We
love babies all over, marter how dirty they
are. Babies were born to be dirty. We love
babies because they are babies. and because
their mothers were lovea6lc and lovely women.
Our love for babies is only bounded by the
number of babies in the world. We always
look for babies, we do, with anxiety and pa
ternal affection we do, indeed we do We
always have sorrowful feelings for mothers
what have no babies, 0Hd don't expect any,
Women always look down hearted who have
no babies: and men who have no babies
always gamble and drink whskey, and stay
out nights trying to get music in their souls;
but they can't come it. Babies are babies, and
nothing will take their place. Pianos play out,
and good living plays out, unless there's a
baby in the house. We've tried we know
and we say there's nothing like baby. Babies
are productive subject and we intend to talk
more about babies in the future. Weiotend
to tell our friends if they want to be happy in
this world they must have baby in the house
-one of their own is preferable. Babies
stimulate exertion they make young man
scratch and gravel; and in this view of the
case, they are all the while laying golden
eggs. A man is hardly evey worth three red
cents until he gets a wife and baby. They
rush him to it. While he is making CROUCH
for their support, he is sure to have something
over.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
HOMESTEAD AND PRE.EMPTlON.

HAVE compiled full. concise and complete
statement, plainly prin:cd, for the infoTma ton
of persona intending to take up n Homestead
Prescription in thi- portion of the West embracing
Iowa, Dtkote snd NCbraskS-nnd other sectiuna.S
II explains how IN proceed and sCcure one hundred
and sixty OF rich n rmirr lands for nothing,
healthy climate In abort il contains inst such in.
formation IA is needed by those intending Ike
home and fortune on the free lands of w eat.
will send one of these printed CstnioCu"s 10 any
which it Civ :. ia worth five dollars to anybody
Men cN,nc hero two three years age nd took
up farm to-day independent.
TO YOUNG MEN.
This country is being ctOseed with numcrou rail
roads, reaching from every direction to Sioux CITY
lows. Six rniIrosds will be completed to thiP civ
within year. ene is already in "peraiLn con-
Meeting with Chicngo and the T. p. railroad. and
two n;orC will be COmPlst "d before spring, connect
ing us With Dubu4 nc nd MEG rcsory direct. Three
more will be completed within vesr. connecting
direct With St Paul, Miuncsota. Haukton, Dtknta,
and Columbus. Nebraska on the U +. railroad -
The Missouri river gives accCss to mountain trade.
Thus it will be thrt 30 section of the country
offers such Cdcntcd advantages for business,
and for mSking fortune. For the country IL being
populated, And towns and CITIES are hcing built.
and fortunes made almo-t beyond belief. Every
m,n who takes = homestead now, will hsVe railroad
market at his door. And any ent"rorisin@
young with a srnAl capital can establish hun
self in nd "a wing business n he selects
the right location and right branch Uttrsde. Egh-
teen years residence in the western country and
large portion of the time employed rs Mercantile
Agent in this country. hiss made me tami lar with
ali the branches OF business and the bear lOc7 tons
in this country. For dollar rCrnittCd to me,
will give truthful aud dcfuite answers to a II que.
tions this subject, desircd by such pcrson. Tell
them the beet place to- Iocste and what business
ovcrcrowded and what hranchcs are nHclected.
Address, DANIEL SCOTT
SC. Com of Emigration,
Box lS6, Sioux City, Iowa.
= IS50-1v
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Ar. @rattEa Go CO.,
PHOTOGRAPHERS,


ESPECTFULLY announce TO the citizens of
IL CharlcstOwn and surrounding country that
they arc prepared, at their New Gallery on Main
street, TO execute
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PICTURE
In the very Best Style and Finish.
Old Pictures Copied and Enlarged to any size de-
sired, and Finished in Indian Ink, Water Colors
Oil. Please call and examine specimens.
All kinds of Country Produce taken in exchange
for work.
Dr. A. F. Smiths Dental ONCE Next Door.
no. Ecmain only short time.
March |, lSI0-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

No BUSINESS THERE-Tn the American
war, New York trader was chased by a
small French privateer, and having four
guns, with plenty Of small arms, it was
agreed to stand brush with the enemy
rather than be taken prisoners. Among several
other passengers was an athletic Quaker. who,
though he withstOod every solicitation to
lend hand, as being contrary to his religious
tenets, kept walking backwards and for
wards on the deck. without any apparent
fear, the enemy all the time pouring in their
shot. At length, the vessels having ap,
preached close to each other, disposition to
board was manifested by the French, which
was very soon put in execution; and the
Quaker, being on the lookout, unexpectedly
sprang towards the first man that jumped on
board, and graphing him forcihly by the
collar. cooIly said: Friend, thou has. no
business here at the same time hosting
him over the ships side.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
MILLER C sMITn,
DEALERS IN
STOVES. TIN l. SHEET.lEOY WARE,
CnAnLE5TG1Vn W. VA.
WE have just received, and are now Offering for
saie, TIE I.Ips reasonable rt ms, OF the
largest and best selccted assortments of

WE have just received, and are now Offering for
SAILS tie I.Ipst reasoUn Bile tel ms OF the
largest and best selccted as'Ortments of
81 sT g y I,3 "a
ever before FTe-ented 10 the people of the
The stock embrace II the latest and improved
styIes among which NAV be fund
t'TnE BiLrIhuRE PAELOR HEATERS. and
Illuminating Gas Burner.'' for heating
rourus ; the "INDEPENDENT.'' = self-i-.dirg
base Burning Coal Stove for dwellings, halls
Offices; the ORIENTAL. just now much public
favor; PoriOr pinins 2orIn Cook for wood
coal the Simk Egg Stove, superior article; all
Other Farlor, Air Tight. and Tcn plate Stoves; the
improved CONSTITUTIONS Coon, fJr wood
coat; the Sentinel, with extension top for wood
coal; the Olive Branch and Wyona, Doth of which
are very superior cook.
Ia short, their assortment ia comp etc that all
they ask ia inspection from those in want conf
dCnt 60 please both a. To price aud style. Also
hand, large and general assortment of
TIN AND SHEET-EH0N WaEE,
plon and fancy, and of the latest patterns
Those wishing to procure very superior Iron
Force Pump, can in.pcct tho same at the Shop, or
at the residence of Mr.. Ed. Williams
A3- Terms EAsH in all cases, unless special gree
ment to the contrary.
ROOFING, SCOUTING, &C.,
done usunl tie sEortcst Dotir, and III the best
manner. Thankful to tho pub &c for the liberal en-
cou'-gcmcnt in the past, c"niiru"ncs IL ,.spect-
fully E"iiCii"d MILLER j. SMITH.
October 10, 1863
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
PLAIN & ORNAMENTAL PLAsTERITG.

r1NHE undersigned. feeling tho Importance Of ad-
L vertising and having desire to encoprnZ- the
printer, employs the m sdiuu afforded by him to
inform the citizens of this ami adjoining counties,
that he lie prepared to undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that mny be desired, from One Cost
Drawn to Three, Hard Finish, " hitc Cont ,or Heavy
Skim. Cornices and Centres run, and ornuuspis
stuck. if desired. None but fret class workmen
will be employed en- work that may be entrusted to
me.
hereby tender my grateful Acknowledgements
for te liberia patronage have received siuce
meucing business, sud horc by atrict adherence
to duty. 10 inertia continuance of the samc.
E}-A communications addressed to nc ut
Chariestown, W. Va, wiIi receive prompt attcn-
ton. C.FRANK GALLAnER.
February 90. ls7O-sm
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TO TRAVELLERS
WINGHEsTER AND POTOMAC R. +
.r1Kn FARLE
TsAIxs GorSs wEsr.

TRAINS clOrS0 W RaT-
Leave Earper's Perry st7 90. So A NJ. 80 PIN.
Leave Shesardoah a. g. : 3 A N and 1 - P M.
Leave key - Switch AT Il, 80 N anS - P N.
Leave Hailtswn n IS, 81 A N and - P N.
Leave Chariess0va as7 - 8 ~ A N-and 50 p N.
Leave Carasroz,s at ca SiSA - and Top NJ
Leave Summit Point AZ 5 30, asa ~ and u p NJ
Leave Wsdssvills at : -. : ~ Mand S5 P IA.
Lava oPsseoa DriSge n -, - A ~. Is 10.
Leave StsPhezsOn's 81 - g ~ ~ aad - p NJ.
Arrive ~ HinehesIsr ~ 5 y, 10 e5 A N, } SO d.
TRAINs GoIss EAsr.
Leave Winchester At 10 - A NJ aud IS ~
Leave StepheAsOn'S ~ IL ~ A n and SPIN.
Leave 0PequOs 6ridgS Al II IL A N and u 81
Leave Vaudeville At IL 10 A d and 4l6 r III.
Leave Summit Point II 90 A ~ and IS M.
Leave Cameron At II 80 A n and Sc NJ
Leave CharlestONa at IL 81 A d and II p ~.
Leave HAlltOSn ~ u 81 N and 5 - Pm.
Leave Keyes' Switch at - OS p NJ and Al PM
Leave Shsnan6OAh 1T IL Is NJ and SIS M
Arrive At HArPsr's Ferry IL 20 P n aud COZ NJ.
The last Passenger Train East. due At CHARLES
town at II, will run ADVANCE Of time IS mns
utes. 90 . 10 connect with the Cincinnati Exptess
East, which leaves HarPer's Ferry al ~ Gaily.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
SPRING AND SUHlER CAiIPAIGN
HOUSE BUILDING, &C.

7 HAVE an eff lent Corrs of vyor kmcn, and am
prepared to construct Houses, and to execute all
Work pertaining to the Guaranteeing Business IN
the hest manner, of the best materials, ana expe
ditiousiy anybody clsc. ] w'l contract to erect
Houses, furnishing all the necessary materials. il
desirable to parties. The Work heretofore done by
me in and around Charlcstown, affects whether or
not understand my bus meas. Persons proposing
To Build, T. hav" work oi description, in Iny
fine, donc uasy couault their incrests by calling
upon HIs. Respectfully.
March l. 1870. SAMUEL MYERS.
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PoETIeAL.
..lfAYN,T I DE a soy be-


"MAYN'T L BE a SoYl''
."Mayn'ti be boy :" said our Mary,
The tears in her great eyes blue;
ssI'm emily wee little lassie-
There's nothing a woman can do:
s.Tis 20 heard Cousin John say So
He's home from great college, too
He said go just now in the parlor:
There's nothing tpomaR can do!''
-
ssMy wee little lassie, my darling,''
Said ], putting back her soft hair,
stI want you, my dear little maiden,
To smooth away all mothers care.
ewho 10 it, when papa CONES home weary,
That runs for his slippers and gowns
What eyes does he watch for at morning,
Looking out from their lhshcs of brown.
s.Is there nothing you can DO, my dariings
What was It that pa said last night
sMy own little sunbeam ia coming,
know, for the room is so bright"
s.Aud there is a secret, my Mary
Perhaps you will learn il some day
1Be Hand that is willing and loving
Will do the mcst work on the way;
aAnd the work that is sweetest and dearest-
The work that go many ne'er do
The great work of making folks happy
Can be done by lassie IKE you.'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
FOR THE CASH.

M E have determined to abandon the credit bu-
w sincss, and WILL from this date. dispose OF
our goods only for Cash Produce, except to those
who have paid us regularly at the expiration of 30
DAYS. We hope none will ia Ike offence, but under
no circumstances will the above be devlated from.
January IS, 1870. MILLER & SMITH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
WANTED TO EXCHANGE.

MY STORE HOUSE, STOCK OF GOODS, and
I'A tic Business winch has been sUcce.sfu!Iy con-
cuctrc for years in BOOnsboro', " ashingt coun-
ty, Maryland, for a email FARM. vel! improved
In the Valley Of Virginia Persons wishing 10 ma ke
such an exchange, will Please make immediate APP
piicaton to me J. HORNE wEAST.
Bo1nsbOro, September %, 1859
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
FOR THE CASH!

A FTER year at the credit business have de-
"A termIned to aba don it, and will. commencing
rom January Ist $50. dispose OF goods for CASH.
expiration OF thirty days. hope none wilitake Of
fence but under circumstances will the above be
eElateo from: WIS. MASON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
NEW GOODS.

FENF!E undersigned have just returned from Balti-
more With nice assortme of all kinds OF HIeT.
chandise, which they Offering very low for
Cash. kEARSLEH SHEESER
January q. $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

TTNIMBERLAKE, YOUNG * co g Cloths. Cas,i
L meres. Linseys, Flennels. Blankets, Stocking
Yarn, sc for sale at Factory prices. Alec. Sta
tionery, EIrosia Cigars, Smoking and Chewing To-
bacco, Wall Paper, new style Window Shades, all
- GEo.E. CoRDELL & CO..
November 9 1860 Opposite Carter House.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

CUM SHOES.-We have just received every size
" Of Ladies Shoes and Sandals, nlso Men, Shoes,
fresh from the mandatory. at low prices.
janis, 1870. KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
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February Is, !
FOR SALE,

AN IMPROVED GEISER TIIREsHING
"A MACHINE, which has been in use but
season, and is in perfect condition. Will be cold on
and approved security. For Information. apply
at THIS OFFICE.
June %, lS69-H
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

A Phil1dclohi1 hoy has "hair rescm,
bling crysra.ized rat rai!s.'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

UNITING COTTON.-The very best quality OF
n Bleached, Unbleached and Mixed Knitting
Jan. IS. $50 KEARsLEY sHEERER.
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go !ne Public.
MAKE A NOTE OF THIS !

TfTITH the beginning of the year, 1870, in
w order tocarry on our business necessity com
pels ne 10 adopt new rules We shall hereafter do
work for regular and prompt customers PAYABLE at
the end of each month, when payment will be de
manded; transient custom to be paid delivery of
the work These rules will be strictly adhered to,
and We hope that offence will be taken by any
one. WEiRICK 4 WELLER.
January 4. 1870
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

The standard of Business Writing is adopted and
taught in its purity 1t this Institution, BY
one of the most experienced and suS- o..
ceesfHi teachers OF Business and
Ornamental Pcnmanship
in the country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

A mans friend-a dollar or two The
more, the more so.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

- .TtJT' = DI NfIleF Tor UD; pTFo5d nv S0RII.
< - Also Small quite. Plants. RniGa al the new
Poistars. a.. prtp9if bl niajI ibs Early Rose
POtHtU prePaid t6r SLIGO. C"nUvsI p Colosss AZ
pnrRsus. 80 per TO; 25 per JOCO prepaid. Hrw
hardy fragrant evets bioonB JHPSn Hone ySuc kls,
50 eta zach. tprepaid. True Ear" God CrsnbsTTy,
Tor upland or Iot<iahd culture. SI.GO per 100, y,s-
paid, with di'gciirs. Priced cataIngnr to any adj
dress. gfafis. Bikfe adr list. Seeds ~ Com su :
d NJ; WArSDNaOld Colony NurErrirs nj seed
.Tarehopsc, Piyflepth. Mass EstabIishsd in J, ~
= DrrcrDher h itNtQ.-
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aWURENT3
THE CELEBRATED

Can enter 1T any time as there are no Vacations
Special individual instruction TO all Stuaerrss.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22

- The spendthriti's prayer-"Lcave ME
a-loan will you:"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-03-22
HARNESS, SADDLES AND BRIDES.
HENRY MIDDLEKAUFF.
FRESH GARDEN, FLOWER, FRUIT,

HeJ, Tree, Shrub oSd Ereygresn Seeds,
~iM directions ior e~''~re. py,pai1 By
m@a The most c"~plete n"d JIM
diriops osscrf1senf IN tbe coun-
lyUyN 11eDLs ,raUIsd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-11
THE GLASS WORKS.
Officers Chosen.

Yesterday the Board of Directors of the
Glass Works met. and all legal preliminarie.
having been complied with, proceeded te
choose their officers as corporate body
The following are the names:
+. l.. Mitchell, President.
George Mixter, Secretary and Treasurer.
Saml Jenkins, John Warner, P. L.
Mitchell and G. Fl. Stoddard, Building Com
mittee.
The buildings to be erected are five in
number, and of the following dimensions
The Factory proper is 65 by s. feet, two
stories high.
Cutting Room IS by &c feet, two stories
high.
Pot Room 80 by so feet, and two stories
high.
Batch Room 20 BY 80 feet, l story.
Flattening house so by 100 feet, story
The timber required for erecting these
ou'i'ngs is $50 900 feet, the contract for
furnishing which has been let to Weyer
aAu1er q Denkman, at $40 per thousand
feet. Inc contract for nails and shingles
nus not yet been let There will be 8 tons
" 'ne 'of"er necessary. The building and
furnaces can be erected in sixty DAYS, 10 an
expert Who is bidding for the con,r.c. .v...
1t Is then certain that the p,... .,,L. -,
be ready for business BY the Is. Of July.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-11

The squib in yesterdays Union referring
to the recresnce of Moline magistrates WAS
thought by many to be an unjust and I'm
truthful fling at the official probity of our
excellent Police Magistrate, E. c. Chopper.
Owing to the fact that paper published in
Rock Island, and ostensibly for the purpose
of giving Rock Island news, contains little
else than hifalutin puffs of the village from
whence the Union mainly draws its sus
tensnce, the mistake is natural one
We would therefore advise the corporal's
guard Of Rock Island readers of that sheet
to scan we'll the heading of three -fourths of
its scsnt local matter, and find it marked
Moline It will save them the trouble OF
reading quantity of fummery which can be
of no possible interes, to them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-11

The ice has broken away at LIE Claire,
Port Byron, and IS far above as Devore's
Loading. 1t came down as far Is the rap
ids, where it is lodged in great masses
Were these ice islands to come on and
strike here, it would materially assist the ice
at this point in moving out. 1t is piled ur
in great masses at various points between
this place and Port Byron.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-11

Rock RIVER AT CANDEN.-We learn "a
ually Of considerable damage done by the
ice at Camden. The gorge above has brok
On away, and the ice coming down in grea,
masses, has injured Sears dam, and it il
feared, will work damage to the roadwa,
and railroad bridges. The extent OF the in
Jury We have O. yet been unable to lea IN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-11

CARPEsTERY.-Messrs Carlton & Phillips
as has heretofore announced have dissolved
partnership and Mr.. Phillips continues the
a thorough going mechanic and is prepared
to do ell manner Of job work with neatness
and dispatch. All desiring first class car
penter and joining work at moderate prices
should give him q call