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The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-17
Don't Gossip.

BoYs and girls, when you meet together,
talk about the books you are reading, the
sights YOU have seen, but do not gossip
about other boys and girls who are ab-
sent.
And, il you must talk about others, tell
the good, kind and pleasant things you
know or have heard about them how
John Grant got to tie head of the class
or Katie Drew staid after school-timc To
help little Anna Brown with her sums.
Or when Frank Smith got a bad iall,
through the carelessness of Albert Shines,
(who is so clumsy, you know, but always
so sorry for III, he bore the pain like
hero. not to add to poor Shines distress,
at the result of his heedlessness.-htssIon-
or,, EchOs
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-17
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT
THE WAY TO DO 1T.

JUNGLE TINS little schoolma'am sends this piece
or wee boys and girls to learn. II II INTENDED u
e acted as well as recitedI.
I'll tell You how | speak piece:
First make my bow;
Then bring my words ont clear
And PLAIN a. | know hOw-s
Next throw my hands up so!
Then lift my eyes
That's TO let my hearers know
Something doth surprise.
Next grin, and show my teeth,
Nearly every one;
Shake my shoulders. hold my sides.
That's the sign of fun.
Next start and knit my brow.
Hold my head erect;
Something's wrong, you see, ana
Decidedly object.
Then wabble nj nv knees
Clutch at shadows near,
Tremble well from top 10 toe:
That's the sign of fear.
Soon I scowl. and with leap
Seize an airy dagger.
"WRETcH - cry-that's tragedy.
Every soul TO stagger.
Then let nv voice grow faint,
Gasp aud hold my breath:
Tumble down and plunge about
That's villain cath.
Quickly then come to life,
Perfectly restored;
With bow my speech is done.
Now, you'll please applaud.
-Hedrtt and HOne.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-17

THE annexed fish story is a Maryland
production A man fishing in river in
that State found that his hook was at
tached to something, and pulling it up with
some difficulty, discovered at the end of th'
line a jug holding about halfa gallon. N"i
wishing To lose his only hook, he demol
ished the jug, and to his great astonish
ment found that the hook had been
swallowed by monster catfish exactly
the size and shape OF the jug.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-17

Ice can he turned in lathe and lenses
easily formed through which the rays oi
the sun i'm passing will cause heat sum
lent to ignite II match. These ice lenses
are so easily made and renewed that they
have been recommended for use for as
tromical purposes in countries the tem-
perature of which is below that OF freez-
ing for two or three months OF the year
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-02-17

THE largest pig in England, if not in the
world, is now the property of Mr.. Lloyd,
of Bredon, Worcestershire, who pur-
chased it of neighbcr, when two months
old, for less than five dollars This Won
derful animal is now twenty-five months
old, and measures nine and one halt feet
from the end of his nose to the tip OF the
tail. five feet around the body, and stands
four feet high.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
pailp Argus.
OFFICIAL CITY g. COUNTY PAPER
LORD HAWLEY RE-NOMINArED.

The republican convention of this con
gresslonal district, which met Yesterday at
Monmouth, submitted in a quiet WAY to the
denomination of Lord Hawley for consress
We learn from Mr.. Hswley's organ that be
received 90 votes OF the 81 ballots cast,
though We are not informed whether the
dissenters voted for any particular person or
persons, merely protested against the
nomination o. Hawley. 1t would thus sp
pear that one. fourth of the republican voters
of the district wish to have no more of Mr.
Hawley as a congressman, though we are
assured by the Union that "niue- -tenths of
the whole district desired" his nomination.
Conventions are generally intended and
supposed TO be the people represented by
delegates, und when we remem Der tina, the
people of the district are understood to be
about equally divided in politics, one-half of
whom are wholly opposed to Mr.. Hswley,
and that one-fourth of the delegates of the
other half declare themselves opposed to
him, We are puzzled to understand the pro.
~SS ~ "AASh thC CHttft eEEINte dt Tue
gratifying conclusion that niue.tenths of the
people of this district want Mr. Hawley to
be returned to congress. But as the Unions
forte is financial statements, it ia probably
familiar with some problems or formula in
mathematics unknown to others
That there is any enthusiasm for Mr.
Hawley in this district, however, is the
merest pretence; and no one is better &C
qusinted with the fact than the editor of the
Union. But for the now almost universal
rule to give every congressman a second
nomination, the Union we'll knows that Mr..
Hswley would not have had the ghost of a
chauoe at Monmouth. For his party, under
the circumstances, to have refused him a
second nomination would have been really
effect declaration that he had disgraced
himself as q man or dishonored the party
by positive and glsring misfaassnce or NAL
i-assnce in office. Even Whittemore was
given a second nomination by his party, AND
II he Is out of the states prison when the
convention meets 1t is probable that Butler
of Tennessee will be named BY his party
constituents whom he has so fully represent
ed, for second term in congress. Nobody
pretends that Mr.. Hawley's inetfciency and
imbecility has been of that prominent char.
acser to mark him for such distinction as
an exception to the general rule with his
party. His career in congress has been of
that negative, mediocral character which dis
tinguishes radical congressman as q rule
I hat he will ever be heard of as q candidate
for congress again is about as probable as
that he will succeed Napoleon as Emperor
OF the French.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
TIE WAR SITUATION.

The dispatches received since last even.
lag are so contradictory that it is scarcely
possible to gain q knowledge OF the exact
whereabouts of the several armies. Bazsine
Is said to be in sad dilemma near Metz,
while Mac Mahon has placed himself within
supporting distance of him. A Paris jour
nal says that the Crown Pyince has stopped
his forward movement. l, is the opinion in
London that he is marching parallel with
Mac Mahon, while Bszsine is maneuveriRg
with the latter to attack him.
The next battle, and probably the most
bloody OF the war, will most likely be
fought at Metz, when, if the French are
defeated, they must guard well thsir position
at Paris. Had MaoMahon com mpleteIy sew
cred the enemy's lines, as was reported yes
terday, the Prussisns might have suffered an
humilistiug defeat. but with half million
of disciplined troops, encouraged by success,
they cannot be divided at present, even by o
large army so demorslized and containing
so many raw recruits as go to make up the
French force.
Paris special thinks that the issue of
the campaign will be decided under the
walls of the capital. In fact that city is
already under siege, position which will
not be changed until the French win a
marked victory, or have capisulated. When
the Prussisns come to stand before the "a
feet of asoarpement covered with masonry
it is question whether they will move upon
the Notifications, or cut off their supplies
aud cause the Psrisians to surrender for
want of food. The Paris defences are quite
ancient, being constructed during the reign
OF Louis Philippe. AS they are twenty
two miles in circumference and the defense
not knowing the place of attack, therefore
having 10 distribute their force to different
q quarters, the Prussisns by concentrated
effort might make comparatively easy work
of carrying the position. To morrow's tele'
grams may throw new ligh. upon the stu
alton the world is anxiously waiting the
result.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
Saint Mary's Academy.
EOTRE DANE. INDIANA.
Under the Direction Of the
Sisters of the Holy Cross

This Institution is situated on the ST. Joseph
River, eighty miles east of Chicago via Michi-
gan Southern Railroad and two miles from the
fourishing town of South Bend. The site is un-
paralleled in Ioveliness; eighty acres are laid
ont in fine pleasure grounds The course OF study
is very extensive and thorough, embracing all
the branches of solid and refined education.
The 30th Semi-Annual Session opens on Mon
day, September 5th, 1870.
For Catalogue, address Mother NJ. Angeis'
Superior, st. N uy's Academy, Notrs Dame
Post Office, Indiana. sug1o-d2m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
RATES OF ADVERTISIKG.

For each square, or the space occupied by ten
lines Of solid nonI aieil, One Dollar Tor each in
sertion.
Special Notices, 20 cents FER line. When in
serted months or more, so per cent above resu-
lar advertising rates.
Communications, or articles inserted among
reading matter, IS cents per line.
DAILY AND WBzKLY-A discount of % per
cent will be made from the Weekly rstet, On
yearly and half yearly contracts, when fne sam
matter is inserted in both Daily and Weekly
Double Columns will be charged rs Per cent
additional.
Por all Nansient advertisements advance pay
ment is required.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

/. is fact that the son of P.ussian
noblsman is keeping lager beer saloon in
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and the daughter
of an eminent lawyer of Milwaukee is
bstro:hed to the son of Prussian Count.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

They are having county seat fight in
Mitchell county, Iowa. On Tuesday night,
fifty men, with eleven teams, went to
Mitchell and moved all county records and
books to Usage.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Tho radicals of Adams, county have
"oledged their honor to maintain the
principles advanced by President Lincoln"
The honor of radicals was "p edeed" long
time ego, is still in pawn, an the ticket is
Lost.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Sepike Bowles, we'll known cotton mer-
chant of Memphis, while undressing on
Tuesday night, let a pistol fall, which dis,
charged, the ball striking him in the temple,
causing instant death.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
Notice to Contractors,

- at the 0ity Council Room until 2 o,cIochs
August 22nd, 1870, for the construction of a
Culvert, under the Railroad at the vest end of
the slough.
Proposals for the excavation by the yard of ~
cubic feet the Stone work by the perch of "a cubic
feet the cast and wrought iron WORK by the
pound. Contractors 10 furnisb all the materials
and labor necessary to complete the work sccord-
ing to the drawings and specifications; which
drawings and specifications can be seen at the
City Council Room, Rock Island. The work to be
completed by the goth of September, 1870. The
City reserves the right to reject any or all bids
Signed BY the Mayor.
ausI7-dtd P. SKINNER, Mayor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Fires are still burning in the woods near
Ottawa, Canada. The suffering ard distress
are incalculable The Governors residence
is in danger. Mills are closed, and all hands
are fighting the fire.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The Central Pacific. California and
Oregon, oakland and Aemads, and San
Joaquin Railroad Companies have consoh-
dated under the name of Central Pacific.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The loss by the burning of the lumber
yard of Weston, Bunch & Co., at Dubuque,
on Wednesday, amounted to over $50, 200
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Jay Cooke will open banking house in
London on the lst of January, the senior
resident partner to be g son of Hugh
Mccullough.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Two more volumes of speeches that were
never dilivered, have just issued from the
congressional printing office ! Homes,
administration.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Young Ladies will be received as Boarders
Half boarders, and Day Scholars. The course
of instruction, as heretofore, comprises all that
constitutes a thorough, useful and ornamental
education, viz English Latin, French and Ger
man languages. Music on Piano, Organ, Harp
and Guitar, plain and ornamental Needlework,
Dress making, &c.
The Sisters have opened. in one Of the tene-
ment houees, . school for boys under ten years
of age.
For further particulars inquire at the Academy
on Eighth street, bet. Brady and Main, or Ad-
dress by letter the
jyI4-df SISTER SUPERIOR.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The population of Janesville Wis,
according to the report OF the Marshal, is
$780, which is much less than estimated.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Twelve hunderd dollars was the bill of
one Boston florist employed to furnish
flo owers for the Ames Butler wedding.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Speaking of the difference between
Fs-rsgut and Porter, the Cincinnati Gazette,
radical, says that "the lion dies and the
Jacket remsins."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Coal oil has commenced flowing from q
well in Bloomington.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
Notice.

As 1 AM ABOUT CLOSING Up MY
"A business ] offer my Grocery Store for rent.
The stock and fixtures also be bought cheap
for cash Possession given Immediately.
All persons knowing themselves ind ebted TO
me OF the estate are notified to make immediat,
payment, as after the first of September next, all
unpaid accounts will be put into the hands Of
collector ELIZA DIXON,
augl2-dtf Cor. Rock River and Exchange SITS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The Dutch consul at Liverpool has ob
tanned verdict against the Lairds for
commissions on three frigstes ordered
through him BY Holland.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
EDUCATIONAL.
PoUdHKEEP8I
FEMALE ACADEMY,

Poughkeepsie, Du:ches County, n. \.
REV D. G WRIGHT, A M.............P PRINCIPAL.
The Academy offers superior facilities to those
of most schools Its corps of Teachers, larger in
proporti. to the number of pupils than that of
any similar institution in this vicinity, and ac-
complished for their several departments insures
attention and assistance essential to rapid
progress and thorough mental discipline while
the boarding department so different from that
of mos, others the large and well furnished
rooms, affording home conveniences and oom
forts, and the uatchful, motherly care exercised
by the matron of the establishment, Mrs Wright
commend it to the patronage of Parents and
guardians.
Thenext Academic Year commences Septem-
ber IA, 1870. Applications for catalogue and
prospectus may be made TO the Principal, or to
the Secretary ofTrustees, d. d. FARlCh'
aug3-d&wtf Poughkeepsie Ny.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The president has appointed John Healey,
of Ohio, agent of the Sacs and Foxes, rice
Miller, resigned.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The radicals spent half = million dollars
to reconstruct Arkansas and Mississippi, snc
now both states will go democratic.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


D e N T I s 7 .
A LII DENTAL OPERATIONS PERFORM
n Z D according to the most approved princi-
pies. Office in Hsrper's Block, cor of Illinois
and Buffalo streets. auglS-dtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Another submarine cable between France
and England has been successfully laid.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

A strong squadron of British iron clads
is anchored off the More with fires banked
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Chicago Live Stock.
Telegraphed to the ARGus.
Upos SrooK YARps, August %.
attle--Receipt. 2,227, mostly Texans; good
natives firm, in demand Texans and common
dull.
Hogs-Receipts 3, ZOE, active at 50 50ae 65 for
common; 50 7aa9 SIS for bacon $40 90 for
heavy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Another submarine cable between France
and England has been successfully laid.
strong squadron of British iron cads
is anchored off the More with fires banked
The president has appointed John Healey,
of Ohio, agent of the Sacs and Foxes, rice
Miller, resigned.
The Wisconsin Publishing Association
has purchased the Milwaukee Sentinel; ;
price S95, 900
The Spanish government has taken
measures to repress instantly any revolu-
tionsry outbreak.
formerly chief baron of the English e1-
chequer, is reported.
The Bsvsrian government has forbidden
the promul CATION of the bill of pspsl infalll-
bility in that country.
A mile and half of tables are being
erected in DesMoines for the boys in blue at
the Iowa soldiers reunion.
The radicals spent half . million dollars
to reconstruct Arkansas and Mississippi, and
now both states will go democratic.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
Tax Notice.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ORDINANCE
l. Of the City Council of the City of Rock Island
l hereby give notice that the Tax Warrant for
the year 1870 has been placed in my hands. All
persons are hereby requested to call at my Office,
in the City Council Room, and pay their taxes
within thirty days from this daty.
ABRAM nAGERNER
City Collector.
Rock Island, Aug 18th, ls60.-dl0t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

1tooks and Money.
rslegraphed to the Ahsus.
Nsw YoaK, August IS.
Money Market-Easy at 3@4 per cent.
Sterling Rxehange-Steady st Sl.0es.
Gold-0pened firm at $I.l7, closed at $1.l5i
Governments-Firm and I r cent higher;
Southern State Securities-DuI; new Tennes-
see 601.
Coupops-6's of 81, 1.I4s; 5-2O's, 'o2,114a
'64, I.l1t; '65, l.l3k new, 1 10; '67. l.I0t; '6s
l.l04; l0-40's, large l.09E; small lilo
Stocks heavy, and tGg4 e cent. lower.
N. Y. Central-gls.
Reading, 94s
Lake Shore, S9t.
Northvestern-s1. Preferred s34.
Rock Island, 1.l1s.
Ohio Mississippi, 32s.
Pacific Mail, 80
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The Wisconsin Publishing Association
has purchased the Milwaukee Sentinel ;
price So, 900
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

A mile and a half of tables are being
erected in DesMoines for the boys in blue at
the Iowa soldiers reunion.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
WATER FILTER.

American Genius has given 10 the world many
valuable and useful inventions. hut N.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The death of Sir Frederick Pollock,
formerly chief baron of the English e1-
chequer, is reported.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
O. any medicinal preparation

HON. GEORGE ". WOODWARD,
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania
writes
PHuADEIFHIA. March 16. 1857.
fnd " "Hocfsnd's German Btters" is good tonic,
benefit In OF debility and of acaou
In the system. Yours truly.
GEO. W. WOODWARD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

n, take ANYTHING that he may say s inst a. good
nccanse be makes larger profit on IT. These RENE
plicstioD to the
PRINCIPAL OFFICE,
AT THE GERMAN MEDICINE STORE,
No. ssI ARCH STREET, PAsladetphSe.
cuAs. Ne. EVANS, Proprietor.
formerly c. N. JACKSON 4 Coz
Th.se remedies are for sale by Druggfse storekseP
=. and Medicine Dealers everywhere
eVDo not forget 70 exAmins wen W~ oeS ~
- IN orda g. get the genuine.
For sale by
"A. BBNsER, Agent,
= d4vsev Roek Islaad, Ms
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Chicago E&afkae.
fslssrapksd to the ARsUs.
oHioAso, August %.
Flour-Dull, and unchanged.
Wheat-Very Irregular, active. higher; 81 00S
for seller September
Corn-Irregusr and lower; sales of cash at
SIC; 673c for seller September.
0sts-Dull, steady At SIC.
Rye-Stesdy at 704c for new No 2.
Bsrley--Higher and active; new No sold at
81 i3il Il.
Provisions-Dull, easier.
Highwines-Fir at s2c.
Pork-S2S 90 for mess.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

HON. GEORGE SHARSWOOD,
Justice OF the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA. June I. 1858.
I have found by experience that Ho0fands Ger
man Bitters Is very good tonic, relieving dyspepc
symptoms almost directly.
GEORGE SHARSwOOD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The Spanish government has taken
measures to repress instantly any revolu-
tionsry outbreak.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

The Bsvsrian government has forbidden
the promulgstion of the bill Of pspsl infalll-
bih,y in that country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25
HON. JAMES THOMPSON,

Justice of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania
PHuADEIPHIA, April 3s ISS6
! consider HoOiandz German Biiters'' q valuable
medicine in cases Of attacks Of Indigestion Dys
pepsa. / csn certify this from NV experience Of 1t
Yours, with respect. JAMES THOMPSON.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Milwaukee market.
Telegraphed to the Argus.
MuwAUKEE, August 20
Flour-DulI and unchanged
Wheat Steady; No / 81 0s; No 2Sl 06 cash;
81 0l seller September.
Corn-Dul
0ats-Duf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

AN EXCURSION TO THE PACIFIC.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

A DISASTROUS EXPEDITION.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-25

Eew Ecrk E&arket.
Tsegraphed to the kasus.
Nsw YoRx, Aug. %.
Flour-Quiet.
Wheat-Steady.
Corn 500 90o.
Lsrd-1btc.
Cotton-Iesc held; 1sl6lst August; l72c
Sc ptember; l5E October.
Sugar. nchau ged; hard 13tc.
Coffee-l9 a lSc.
Whisky-e7o weak.
Linseed 0iI-92G9ic.
Petroleum-2.4 "a 2+tc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-06-16

A RE IIEREBY NOTIFIED THAT. "a q. pt-
n cree Of the Chancery Cont Il Nashville, ~
the cause Of W. w. ReTrY again 1hG
Planters, Bank and otLaers-.u aade Vit