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, 1870-03-02

nn, s.,,ns es 10 ,aeas assssaonsl IN consequence o
t,n1en o1r ua!snIe 70 Ees successor - We aa3 some
eone ee,ay eo11r I'll of tnst ao N.Y. snses was
q W.. 4 r..nsS ~ " y. ~ Hu.t S.SoustnHsc.
,, ~ cnre<nnas ~ - - .ue ooce ioI 70 lo3S
tGc ~ toues S4eLIe .! Hny leqoe8t OF tae Ex-
eeoINe: A. No. ST. think The Prasldeas 1tll
ssH sagIKx3l nen 70 IN m9; 9ur err, n copr,v an
n St.t" -. n.tS. =" - ., 49, - coko!k IuEoRy.
ssH ,na uss ,oe noatas Of A7g1.l
you tnak gcIi should not be sold While The gfAla
etor @ "1ae T. oeiEg SEM 20 m1ses 20 thas ot geld
neIHe 1c Mnea In me Treasury and by
1ne pnca OF god belcg allowed 70
20 up IN tue nsrtes tho crop1
ecn!1 % sent iorHatd rom The West, over tne
tatE3 aos, eEo leponea ootUsd a. enhanced prices,
sntitaf. t5e1e Fert eossiaefAo!e sales OF gold
d1f1l thtt pericd would produce s1aRpAllon
IN that class of o1sl1e1s aud ttus p1odnce dis.
ue,s - ne County:
StA,e Mhe.nef 1nst poscy Nfs urged on the
nomlnRttalson. a. suea Erp1csentauouh were
ade 10 &c. $50. ~.
G. P,ease state What Jo1f opinion wAs. or t.,
cotoe1nirR the WHdon ot such policy 2s that
cu1B0 tnA! peI:oo' g Maesoe1 L Made any TN.
p!easlon Oh you 81 q thlnx tnat MlRat ot eon9tds
ered! A. II Ceytr mh1e much Impression On ny
nttd. II y undoubtedly dioenls 70 move The
crops N !Altns na55es u eold. II the nattet
u f0Hou@rT. sco1sa sappsee inst II
IS falnef !INaena4 - ~ the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

RICHMOND, Va, April SET appears
that Wednesdays calamity by the fall of the
floor OF toe room of the Supreme Court o f
Appeals, in the State capital, while filed
with dense crowd of citizens TO hear the
decision of the Cahoon. Ellison Mayoralty
question, was much greater than yet report
ed. The number of killed will reach over
sixty, and the wounded ore known to be
over two hundred. The scenes of despair
and anguish in the vicinity of the scene are
beyond description. Dark mourning covers
the whole city.
Wednesday night great meeting Of TIE
CAhoon and Ellison police was held. at
which resolutions of respec, to the memory
of their deceased brethren were adopted, and
it was agreed that both parties should join
and participate in the funeral ceremonies.
All day kilograms were being received from
every portion of the State aud country,
inquiring after the welfare of friends and
relatives in this city; and what with press
reports and incessant messages sent end
received, the operators were taxed to their
utmost capacity.
Yesterday business was suspended so
that every citizen could devote himself TO
the memory of the dead 1t is needless 10
say that no decision was rendered IN the
Mayoral,y case, and it is now doubtful when
it will be delivered.
Both branches Of the General Assembly
held a session at the Exchange Hotel, mere
" meeting and sdjourning until to day at
o'clock, to avoid any interruption in the
proceedings.
1, is believed the capitol will now be
abandoned as a public institution. 1t wa,
built in 1892, and is now nearly seventy
eight wears old. The burning of the theatre
in lSil, when large number OF persons
including many ladies, perished, is the only
disaster in the history of the city that afford:
the the slightest parallel to the terrible
calamity ofthis long to be remem bered day
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
VARIETIES.

! man in Couscil Bluffs IS both liquor
saloon keeper and and an undertaken. One
business helps the other.
The husband of scolding wife on being
asked what he done for living, replied that
he kept a hot house"
good Methodist in Psrkman, Ne,
plugged his maple trees recently on SatuF
dag to prevent them from running on
Sunday.
- | pick up cigar stnmps on the levee for
living" was the statement of a poor fell
who was brought before New Orlesns
court day or two ago.
A hog's idea of having a tooth drawn
may be summed up as follows; The doctor
hitched fast on me, pulled his best, and just
before it killed me, the tooth came out"
In 1850 the value of the ilk goods manu-
featured in the United States was reported
70 be $4,000 900, and to aid II producing
this amount there was imported $6,000,000
OF raw silk.
The Rochester Democrat amazes itself
with al account of 1.-The young lady of Ber
gen, Miss Eliza Randall, who has been
sleeping, except at intervals, for nearly three
years May we be permitted to ask if thi:
be contrary to the usual manners and Gus
toms of that vicinity? The length of the
inGerva 8 may vary; but with expectation Of
such intervals most adults Of our acquaint
ance have been sleeping for more than
twenty years.
Aggravating Flippancy.-"Well, dearest
where have you been tonight? Monday
Pops again ?" "No. Celia, have spent g
most instructive evening with the 'Anthro
pological Society" "The 'Anthropohow
much" darling ~ "The Anthropo log icat
Celia Are you deaf?" How nice !! And
where do they 'Anthropolodge,' Dnckums 2
-P,snch.
4 little green frog crept out Of the mud,
W4are his home for the winter had been.
And looking above, a little brown sqnirrel
Far up in a tree was seen.
SAID the little green frog to the little brown
squirrel,
why is it oh tell me, pray
That YOU spring around in the branches green,
While am in the mud all day 20
Then the little brown squirrel looked down tror
his perch,
In the top of the old oak tree,
And he said to the little green frog III the mud
Shoo, fy, don't bodder me :"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
Moline Nursery.

ERUIT TREES, SHADE TREES, EVER
L greens, Ornameutai Trees, shrubbery, and
Vince, Small Fruits, Grapes, Hedge Plants,
Small Forest Trees, aud anything you need 10
the Nursery line, to be had at this Nursery.
An unusually fne. thrifty stock Of Apple
Trees. and plenty Of them, for sale this spring.
lot OF extra sized Fruit Trees for those sho
desire In mediate efe~t
Come and see me or write me by mail. Prices
low. Residence at foot Of Lyude street. where
you ges splendid view OF Moline and its snf-
roundings. WIN. A. NOURsB.
Moline, Ills. meh22 dA"sW
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

There is q great impatience in Spain over
tue prolongation of the provisional form OF
government. Il is reported that Serrano has
said he will accept even a republic, if Gen.
Prim will apree 10 i.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
Gold 1.15 ga.
Stocks and Money.

Stocks and Money.
Tslegrsphsd to the AAsus-
NHw YoRK, April %.
Money-steady at 4@5 per cent. on call.
Sterling Exchangs-Firm at 9@9tc.
Gold-Active and firm, and closed at Sl.15s.
Gold advanced on a cable dispatch from Paris
III at the specie in the Bank of France decreased
eight and half million france.
Recent arrivals of American silver from Cana
Sa aggregate three millions. The greater part
We. bought by one firm, andi being packed for
shjpmeut TO Europe. Probably quarter to q
half million will 60 forward Saturday.
Governments-Activea and higher.
Coupons-6s of 81, l.l6i; 520s, 62, llS!;
81, Ii4I; 65, liza; new, l.l25 '67, l.l3i; 'es,
IlSi; lO-40's, l,o21.
Currency sixes-Ll2l.
Western Union Telegraph, 334.
L. s. Express, IS.
Pacific Mail ,43.
n. Y. Central-96i.
Erie-23s.
Northuestern-7s4. Preferred, ssl.
Rock Island, l.?ls.
st. Paul, 64s. Preferred, 1s!.
Toledo a Wabash, 81. Preferred, 76l.
Fort Wayne, 93s.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING,

For each square. or the space occupied hy ten
lines Of solid nonpareil, Gre Dollar ior each in
sertion.
Special Notices, 20 cents Per ike. when in
serted month. CT more, so per cent above r,gu-
lar advertising rates
Comuuuieat ions. or articles inserted among
reading matter, IS cents per line
DuIr Axp wKEKLY.-A discount of p per
cent. viii be made from the Weekly rstes. On
yearly and half yearly contracts "hsn me ssine
matter is inserted in both Daily ami Weekly
DoubIe Columns will be charged Is Per cent
additional.
For all transient advertisements advance pay :
ment Is required.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

In ordinary times" remarked Goodwin
Smith, the income tax is tax on honesty,
e premium on dishonesty, a corrupter of
national, and especially of commercial,
h a.ar." These are oriinarY times
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
New York Market.

Tslsgrip he'd to the ANGUS.
NEw YoRK, April 20.
Flour-A shade frmsr, with Gales of supsrs At
81 s5a4 IS; western extras At - eoss eo.
whisky-Lower at 81 05@ o6.
wbest-Fairly active and lc higher, No 2
closing at s l2@i Is.
Oats-In M oderate demand and closed dull at
66c in store.
Corn-Quiet; new mixed. 81 os@1 IL.
Mess Pork Firm at $2S SO.
Beef-Fairly active and hrm.
Cut Meats-Stesdy and firm.
Bacon-Nominal.
Lsrd-strong, with sales of prime steam at
1859 spot; 16Ic seller May and June.
wool-Favors buyers; 454 a 524c for domestic
fleece; zee for unwashed, and sS3s4ac for pulled.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Weston, the walker, has been performing 2
again. In New York, on Tuesday, he walk.
ed mile in nine minutes and half, &C
cordlng to Hozace Greeley's turnip. \ work
is expected soon from Greeley on What
X uOw About Walking"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

The editor Of a German paper published
al Gaiena, and his wife, were committed to
all last Saturday for contempt, in refusing
10 satisfy a Judgment against them. They
w..s st.Ll confined at last accounts.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

The New York World, which is infallble
IL legal matters- reckors the killing of the
h-cotah Indians as justl6able Sioux-cide
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
Chicago Narkst.
IuIcAso, April %.

rsissrapAsd to the ARGUS.
ouIoAso, April %.
Flour-Active and firm; fair TO good spring
extras 81 5Oa5 90; suPers IS lSai 90 for sound
to good.
Wheat-Very active, excited and higher; No.
2 opened at s9a90c. advanced steadily aud closed
at 9la92+c cash, 92!a92lc seller May; No. sold
at 9Sial 90; No :, Slss2c; rejected 75ia77c.
Corn-Ruled fairly active but closed rather
quiet, No. sec cash and seller May; no grade
73a7ec new s3saS4ic
Oats-More active. firm and higher; No
closed at 4.se cash. and 47!c seller May; rejected
dull Of 45a44lc.
Rye-More active and higher; sales OF No 1T
soc; No closed at 7Sc.
Bsrley-Dull and nearly nominal; car of
IOWA on track held at soc.
Seeds-Quiet prices unchanged.
whi.ky--Quiet and steady at 02 for wooden
bound.
Provisions-Less active but very firm; mess
pork quotably SIS 37s2S 50 for regular brands
Lard Firm; tierce I61c, Fairbsnk, Peck
Cos caddy advanced TO ls5al9ic.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

The counsel for the respondent in the
Mordaunt case rest their application for
stay Of proceedings on a large number of
Gnerican cases
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Secretary Robson has decided not to at
tempt to ralse the Oneida. She will be sold
"a she is, offers having already been made
for the wreck
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Upward OF So, 900 per annum has been
secured by contributions for the benefit Of
Nh Hudson, the English ex.rail~aY king
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Washington correspondents say the all
ii EAe session of the Senate was free from
drunkenness. Chandler and Yates were
absent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Maryland has $4,000 colored voters,
$4,000 white Radicals, and 1900 Demo
crats. The State will therefore be close.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

lorney claims that as be supported the
government during the war, the government
ought now 20 support him.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

"Brick' Pomeroy is to succeed John
MorTissey in Congress, according to a
corresnondert
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
Chica7o Live Stock.

Telegrnphed to the ARGUS.
UsIoI SrooK YARDS, April 80.
Ca,tle-Opened active and firm but closed
rather quiet under large receipts, over 2,eOO
head sales were at unchanged prices. or 4.s5:c
for stockers 6Sa74c for good, and 73asc for
choice shipping 30 head premium steers sold
&c.
Hogs-Fairly setive, prices unchanged, rang
ing At IS 6Oss IS for Iii ght; s. s0as 80 FOR mix
ed and heavy; the market closed with an easier
feeling
sheep-ouiet and unchanged receipts GIL.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Wn. Lloyd Garrison has received $4,000
.s an expression of the value of his services
IN the abolition of slavery
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Humphrey Marshall is spoken of as a
candidate for Congress in Kentucky dis
trict
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29


The Company also call attention Of Watch
buyer- TO the fact that the ELGIE wstche. nov
of red have several pec1lisr improvements over
all Others, and also new
PATENT DIST EXCLTDER.
so Constructed a. to inc ose the works. And form
a protection again.t dust, enabling the move
meat to remain IN order without cleaning double
the tine th Watch will ordinarily run with
out its protection.
The Company feel confident g. after having hs 4
their Watches three ear. in mar ket, and .eIlin
man, thousands OF them ia all parts Of tie
country. that
The ELGIN WATCHES are the BEST time
keepers now offered 10 The American public.
for either Ladies or Gentlemen Use, Ezilwsy
or other uses.
OVER FIVE HUNDRED DEALERS
in various parts OF the land hsFe unreservedly
indor,ed them. They sre in use upon numerous
lines of railway including the Union Pscih sId
the PenusylV snis CeDtrsl, sud ofhcers o. these
roais, with other prominent railroad ofisiAl
inIsrse the n as the beet Vs'-hes for the use c {
railroad emplo'es and travellers yet II'Tpdueed-
The following are Presentei as specimens Of
these te.timOnisls
L P. K. 4. OFFICE oT Gsy'L Surf,
OHAHA. Dec rs, 1863.
Hon. T. u. AVERY, President Ssaonal Watch
DEAR SIR:-DurIug the month that ! have
carried one Of your 8. W. Raymond Watches
il Las not failed 70 keep the tIEs- With - nrch
ACCURACY as 4, leave thing % tesTe IA fhis re-
gard. For accuracy n time treQirg beauty "i
moyene ani 6nIsh. your Watches chA!l-ass
nv admiration and srouse nv pride as an inner
ic.n- and an confident that in al respects
,vw will comTste successfully with similar Uan-
ufsc,ure. of olde ns'isns. They need only TO
known to be appreciated
Yours, most respectfully,
C. HAMMOND, GenT supt.
orrlcE o. ruE HuDsOs RIyER R. r.,
GenT sGp't. New York. Jan "a, Is7e.
7. ". AvEEy, Esq, President National Watch
Company:
DzAR sra The Watch made BY your Com.
pany, which / have carried the past t-o month.
has kept excellent time have carried it fre,
qu-btly on engines, and have beez en- the rO a.
with it aimos, daily. During hi. tine j, hs
run uniformly with our stEadsrd clock
Truly you're.
M. ToUCEY, Ges1 sap''.
The following dealers. also. iu various PE5i'
of the eouL;ry, have certified that thy cor 'isfr
the Eigin Watches to be ell thA, tbe Com fahy
have advertised them, as better finished Wo'e
correct and durable than Huy n HA'kst ~ -
7 liar price and that they have sreAt '
in reconmsnd ing them TO the PHeiio On A'eohn'
of their general merit;
done Co, do: MidiIetOD Bro do; b. b
p,r,.r 10 Henry Ginnei, do, Go ". Prati
aCo.. do; sco,t, Barrett Co, Pittsburg.; J
R. Reed Co, do: Dabme Co., Ciocinn sti
JepLias A Hateh, do; c. Oskamp, do; O. Hell
.bu,cb. do: JA>osrf Co., ST. Louis; ". K
c-;,,.pd.n 4 Co, Cleveland; VI Burt do; Mors
pssdiu Hamilton. Chicago; J. r. Hense
D.pver. Col n. NJ baldwin Co., San Fran
cisco: Koch Dryfus. New Orleans; and owe
400 others
Various grades and prices made to suit differ
ebt tastes No movements retsiled BY the Co.
E1-cail on your Je~eler and ask 10 see th
Elgin Watches
Business 0f5ee aud SalesrOom N-tiouai watc
Company. l5s 4 itl LAKE ST., CHICAGO
| mshl3-d2n
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Matte Johnson, whom parson Cook III.
veigied, has drowned her sorrows IN hus-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Gen. Siegel is about purchasing resid
ence on Long Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
1t. Louis Market.

1t. Louis Market.
Telegraphed to the ARGUS.
ST. LOUIS, April 20.
FIour-Firm but quiet 3 9oa4 O5; for fall
supers 4: 4 65a4 6o.
Wheat-Better, at sc for No. ., held at s3c
choice fall firm and Aotive at 81 55alss.
Corn-Higher, 96a97c fer miIed and yellow.
Oats-Better at s6a5Sc-
Bsrley-Quiet.
Rye-Quitt
Whisky Firm at o2al o3.
Mess Pork-FiTm st sag 90.
Bulk Meats-Quotes at &c for shoulders, l5c
for clear rib. and l5!sI5sc for clear sides.
Bacon-Stif; 24c for shoulders; lec for clear
rib; I64c for clear sides, the latter was held at
al the close.
La-d-Higher; lee for country Il for keg
CHt,,e--Steady at 5es7 60.
Hogs-Quiet 1t 7jag 90.
1kilwaukee Market.
Telegraphed TO the ArguS.
MILWAUKEE; April 20.
Flour-More active; spring extras 50 goa
3 g5.
whea.-Firm; for No. l; 769c for No. :.
Oats-Firm. No . IS.
Corn-Steady; 7oc for new.
Rve-Firm at 77c for No /.
liverpool Market.
Telegraphed TO the Argus.
L vEsroo-, April %.
Flour-Uuchan geT
Whcat-Wai;e 9s d. red western Is 9l winter
IS Gdass I'd.
Corn-3us Cd.
Pork-q7s.
Beci-T06--
Lard-Flrm at o.. I'd.
EgeoE-57s I'd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
Datlp ARGUS.
OFFICIAL PAPER,

J. Ross Browne, ex-minister to China, is
low in Washington.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

HON. GEORGE SHARSWOOD,
Justice Of the Supreme Conrt Of Pennsylvania
PHrIAnEr riIiA. June T. 1888.
I have found nv experience that - lioohsnds Ger
n.n Biters is yery good tonic relieving dyrpepue
'"P'oiN' GEORGE sHARSwOoD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
T0R SALE.

For. sale Cheap.
i. sFCOND HAND STEAM ENGINE, 20
n horse power, In good repair, by
WILLIAMS 4 WUr-E.
Moline rs, Sept II 1899. siSdWd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29
C 0 M M { R CIAL.

RooK ISLAND, April 29.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

HON. WIN =. ROGERS,
Nayor Of the city Of Buffalo, n. \.
NAYSr's orr1Cr BUFFALo. June -. 1872
Ihsve rsed Hoonand'- German Bitters and Tonic"
IN nv family durin, the past year. and eau recon
rers them a. an exCclcI tonic. imparting tone and
y5coT to Me system Tli-iT has been productive
aysc~i5cdIv beneficial effects. WM r. ROGERS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

Price OF the E'tter~. sI.oo per ""eS
.i,. Topie. $50 per bottle;
Or. half dozen for S7.So.
tn. T,,,;e 1. put uP %. Quart Bottles
,,,,,ac, that It is Dr. Hoofandns German R-r1o-
s,a 50 universally u=ed and so hghiy recon-
men6ed and do not all"" tie u -se ~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-29

The Company also call attention Of Watch
uyer- TO the fact that the ELGIS Wstches nov
Fred have several Pec1lisr improvements over
The Van Buren press., 1870-03-29


AN old farmer. about the time that
the Temperance reform was beginning to
exert hsslthfnl influence in the country,
said to his hired man:
Jonathan. l did not think to mention
10 you when hired you, that think of
trying to do my work this year without
rum. How much more must give you to
induce you to do without ?"
"Oh, don't care much about i" said
Jonathan, "you may give me what you
please"
"Wsll." said the farmer. 81 will give a
sheep in the fall, il you will do without" :"
"Agreed," said Jonathan.
The oldest son then said +:
"Father. will you give me sheep too,
ifIwill do without rum -
EYES. Marshall. you shall have a sheep
fyou do without"
The youngest son. q stripling, then said :
"Fsther. will you give Inc a sheep if l
will do without p
eyes, Chandler. you shall have . sheep
also. II you will do without rum"
Presently Chandler spoke again:
Father. hadn't you better take sheep
too!"
The LATEST CURlosTiEs'-A fence made
from the railing Of scolding wife.
A plate OF butter from the cream Of o
joke.
The small coins in tho change Of the
moon"
The original brush used in painting the
signs Of the time.
The latest contract with tho trade winds.
The chair in which the sun sets
A garment for the naked eye.
Buckle to laughing stock.
The animal that drew the inference.
Egg from nest Of thieves.
A bucket Of water from "Alls we'll"
The Van Buren press., 1870-03-29

What Is the difference between
charity and tailor The first covers q
multitude Of sins; the second. multitude
Of sinners.
The Van Buren press., 1870-03-29

josh Billings giving some advice
70 > young lady ~ to how she shall receive
. proposal
You ought TO take It kinder looking
dsgn All With On sxPrssshun about hall
ticklsd, and haif.scart. After the pop il
over, 4 ynre lover, wants 10 kis you,
don't thiSn I wood eay yss or no, but let
IL shing kiad ~ take its own course"
The Van Buren press., 1870-03-29

PARTING WITH DEAD HEAps.--The Al
hsny Exprsss had supply Of non-paying
"pstrons 1t bids them good by in the
following tender terms
"This week we strike from our Hist
abou. Gf.y names who will not pay their
dues &, ths printer. In doing SO We take
them by the hand, and, with tears in our
eyes. bid them an sffectionAte farewell I!
Gecd.by. cid subs Take care of your
selves. Sometimes think of the Express,
which you have had so long for nothing
Sponge upon other printers now for while.
A change Of diet will. doubtless, be good
for you. Poor old fellows! We are lit
tie sorry to turn you out upon the dark
night. with lamp, but it must be So
Strike for the nearest ncighber's light. He
may let ysu in and feed you for year OIL
two. upon the strength Of your honorable
promises to pay at the end of that time.
Fer ourselves, we have sufficient of these
curious pledges to supply our cabinet for
the present. We have labelled them cara.
fully, and they are open to general inspsc,
zion. With many thanks to your self-sac.
riicing indulgence to us, and your honest
appreciation Of the obligations existing to-
ward our Office, we again and finally say
farewell, forever ,"
The Van Buren press., 1870-03-29


A MYSTERY SoLvED.-A Methodist min
lister, who was quaint IN his manner, had
son who was attending public school.
Though by no means deficient in natural
ability. this son returned from school few
months since with report Of scholarship
below the average.
Well" said his father, you've fallen
behind this month. have you!'
"Yes. SIR"
How did it happen ~
Don't know, sir"
The father knew. ifthe son did not. lio
had observed q number Of dime novels
scattered about the house, but had not
thou ,ht it worth while to say anything un !.
I'll fitting opportunity should offer itself.
A basket Of apples stood on the floor, and
ho said, Empty out these apples and take
the basket and bring it to me half full Of
chips" suspecting nothing. he obsyed.
Put these apples back in the basket"
Put, 'em in, ! tell YOU"
"But. father. ] can't"
"De you expect to fill basket half full
OF chips and then fill it with apples ! You
said you didn't know why you fell behind
at school and l will tell you. Your mind
is like that basket. 1t will not hold more
than SO much. And there you've been the
past mouth filling it with dirt--dme nov
slsV y The boy turned on his heel. whis
tlsd. and said
Whew ] see the point"
Not dime novel has been seen in the
house from that day to this.
The Van Buren press., 1870-03-29

- Every bird plsases us with his lay
especially the hen.
The Van Buren press., 1870-03-29

"A little four.ysar-old, residing at
short distsncs from the city, was saying the
Lords Prayer . short time ago a, his
mothers knee, and after he had finished i.
his mother said \:
Now, Sandy, ask God to make you q
goed hey." TIE child. raised his eye to
his mothers face for few moments. as II
in dssP thought. and then startled her with
the following reply: "Its no use. ma
lie won't do il; ! have asked him heap
oftimes."