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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

One Of the most striking points in this ta-
BILE is the decrease Of $3.50 in Colleton
County. This may be partially accounted
for by migration to Charleston County, which
has an increase OF IL, l56.
A more interesting table is that which fol-
lows and shows the white population Of the
several counties, with the increase or de-
crease in each: 1
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

A FULL abstract of the bold and able
speech OF Senator Leslie, exposing some OF
the official iniquities Of "the party" will be
found in our Columbia letter.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

nRINTING PRESS FOR SALE AT A
1 GREAT BARGAIN.-O small Cylinder TAY-
LOR PRESS In complete repair. 1t has been but
little used and is sold simply because the present
owner has no use for 1t. The size Of the bed Of
the Press is forty-four by fty EIGHT inches. said
Press will be sold at great bargain II applied Tor
at once, as, the room 1t occupies is wanted Ior
P0stofhce. sep1~
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Eost an0 founb.

r OST AND FOUND AGAN.-IF YOU
have lost anything, make it known to the
public through this column. The rate for twenty
words or less each insertion, Is 25 cents, II paid
n advance
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

OsT, A FIRST MORTGAGE BOND
4 for $500, Old Issue OF the Northeastern Rail-
road, redeemable 1st September last; all the Cou-
pons cut or. Notice of the saIne has been given
at the office. The finder will be rewarded, Ap'
niv at this oflse. mch3 thsm3
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

Greenville, Horny, Oconee, Pickens, Will
liamsburg and York have increased their
white strength, but the lower and middle
counties, almost without exception, show
heavy falling of. In Abbeville, Barnwell,
CHARLESTON and Marion, the loss is very
heavy.
= The next table shows the movement of the
colored population:
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

OFFICERS.
W. PECKHAM. President.
WM T. HOOKER, Vice-President-.
L. McADAM, Secretary and Actuary.
GA. FUDICKAR, Superintendent.
DIRECTORS.
hon. John A. Dix, New York.
Hon. James Harper Firm Of Harper & Bros, ex-
Mayor New York.
John ]. Crane President Bank Republic.
VIM. NJ. vermllye, Banker, (vermilye & Co..
Chas. C. lockwood, Cashier Newark Banking
Company.
Hon. George Opydyke, ex-Mayor New York.
Mlnot C. Morgan. Banker.
Thomas Rigney, Firm Thomas Rtgney Co.
Benz. b. Sherman, Treasurer New YORK Steam
Sugar Refining Company.
Aaron Arnold, Firm OF Arnold, Constable d co.
Richard H. Bovine, wetmore d Bovine, Lawyers.
E. v Hnughwout Firm E. V. Haughwout co.
Vim. Wilkens, Firm OF Wllkens d Co.
julius II. Pratt Merchant.
VIM. W. Wright, Merchant.
Charles ]. Starr, Merchant.
William Allen, Merchant.
Geo. ". Cuyer, Banker, Palmyra, N Y.
Geo. T. Hope, President Continental Fire 1nsur.
ance Company.
John C. Sherwood, PARK Place.
Walton H. Peckham, corner Fifth Avenue and
Twenty third street.
Edward d. Wright, Newark, NJ.
Geo. ". Farlee, Counsellor.
w. L. CogsweH, Merchant.
KEIM 1ssERTEl,
General Agents for South Carolina and Georgia
ONCE No. 40 Broad street,
Charleston, 8. O.
DR.. T. REENSTJERNA, Examining Physician.
NIL
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

TOR SALE OR RENT. THE THREE
Story BRICK DWELLING, corner Calhoun
and Smith streets. Has fourteen Rooms, Brick
Kitchen. and large Lot. One OF the most desira.
bles Residences in the City. Apply at No. es
Church street. le02S mWls3"
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Mem 31nbllratlons.
CATALOGUE No. 2s.

ToGART1E's BOOK DEPOSITORY.
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Freghts and Cargoes insured at this office to
and from all ports In the world at the current pre-
MUM in gold or currency, as may be desired.
Certificates are issued under which losses are
made payable at the Company's Bankers in Lon
don or Liverpool, and are available with Banker
abroad and at home as collateral security.
A Cash Discount from the current rate will be
made as equivalent to Scrip Dividends OF Mutual
Companies, II desired, when negotiating the
risks.
DIRECTORS.
WIZ. C. PIcKERsdILL, RICHARD LATHERs,
WV. q. GUIoN, JOHN K GARDNER,
SAHI. D. BABcoCk, HENRY r. SPAULDING,
JAMES NJ BROWN, WILSON G. HUNT,
N. CHANDLER, J. B. JOHNSTON,
WV. NJ EyARTs, GEO. W. BEE,
JOHN ALLEN, RoBERT SPEEDING,
THOMAS SLoCoMB, GEO. W. HRNN1NGs,
w. BUTLER DUNCAN. CHAs. LUL1NG,
JOHN ]. CRANE, JOHN l.. AsP1sWALL,
CHAs. G. LANDaN, JACOB De NEUFyILLE,
n. A. SoRcHAN, HENRY N. TAbER,
O. G. BALDWIN, NATHL B. WEED,
FRANK PHELPS, FREDK. ScHUCHARDT,
JAMES T. SoUrTER, GEO. WEsTFELDT,
WILLIAM PATRICK.
JOHN A. PARKER, President.
ALEXR. MACKAY, vIce.Presldent
W.T.. LOCKWOOD, Secretary.
feb2 wfm2nos
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

No. lis EAST BA ST RE l.
Fine Havana Tobacco, manufactured exclusive
ly by Cuban workmen, will with skill, produce
CIGARS equal In quality, style and fragrance to
the best brands known.
The attention of my friends and the public Is
respectfully called to the following select STOCK OF
CIGARS now on hand:
HAVANA CIGARS, from SO to $3.50 per Nj
Regaia Britannica La Valentino
Britannica Cilandra1o La Espanola
Brevas La Espanola
Partagas Flor
PartagaS Superior
Conchas La Valentino
I.0ndres La Valentino
Flor Prensado Figaro
Londres Flor jenny Lind
LOndres Superior Jenny Lind
I.ondrcs De COrtc Figaro
Operas
I'll, re Plantation
DOMESTIC CIGARS. from $50 to 500 per n.
Small Plantation
Lnndres Zepeda
Conchas La Sirato Flor
In Carolina Media Regalia
Cabinet Londrc5
La TiriatO CtnchaS Pals.
feb,S fmwDIclm0
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Uants.

WANTS OF ALL KINDS CAN BE
w made known TO eyerybod in this column
at the rate of Is cents for twenty words or Less,
each insertion, II Daid In advance.
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yXTANTED, A GOOD sEAMSTRBsS,
w who must also do chamberworE. Apply
at No. 13 Wentworth street. mch4
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ooLORED.

TABLE NO. 1.-1orAL PoPULATIoS-wHrrE AND
ooLoRED
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cPRING AND SUMMER IMPORTATION
187 o.
RIB 50 N s.,
MILLINERY AND STRAW GOODS.
ARMsTRoNG, GATOR CO.,
IMPORTERS AND JoBBBRs OF
BONNET TRIMMING AND VELVET RIBBONS,
BONNET SILKS, SATlNs AND YELVETS,
BLoNDS, NETS, GRAPES, RUCHES,
FLOWERS, FEATHERS,
ORNAMENTS,
Straw Bonnets and Ladies' Hats, Trimmed and
UntrImmed, Shaker Hoods, &c.
Nos. 237 and 23e BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE, Md.
Offer the largest Stock to be found In this CouR-
try, and unequalied In Choice Variety and Cheap
ness, comprising the Latest Partisan Novelties.
orders solicited and prompt attention given.
feb1l limo"
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Gnr Gale.

r OST. IN RUTLEDGE OR BROAD
streets GOLD THIMBLE, marked z. S.,
No. S. The finder will be rewarded by leaving Is
at No. 81 Broad street. mch4 II
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

NrICELY FURNISHED ROOMS AND
IN BOARD OF Mrs. MILLER'S, No. Hudson
street. deolo
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NTANTED, A BOY ABOUT Is TO
w assist in homework. Apply at No. 81
Meeting street. feb28
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WANTED, BY A GEN
L TLEMAN OF steady business habits. Ad-
dress H., Postoff1ce Box. No. Ia. mc14 ~
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-03-04

DOARDIN G.-DAY BOARDERS
- accommodated on moderate terms by Mrs.
BOMAR, at the corner OF Meeting and Society
q, rrets mch3 -
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Rfmupals.

nEM 1.-THE UNDERSIGNED
IL, respectfuly informs his friends and the
public generally that he has removed his HAT
AND CAP STORE from No. 243 King street TO the
store under the Academy OF Music.
mcbo Wins II. Ii. WILLIAMS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05
Late Dispatches
3 O'Clock p. M.
END OF THK SOLOMON CASE,
$1,000 FISE--COLORED CELE.
RkATI0N--.INSU RAN(E
COMPANY WOUND
Up.
Five Hundred Dollars for MeFar-
land--EmbeZZ'enent--The Fiji.
teenih Amendment.
Franking Privilege--Paeiic Z. 4.
Franking Privilege--Pacific r. 4.

Special to the Argus.
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 5.-Ths trial of the
case OF The People VS.. Gen. E s. Salmon
the recreant Clerk Of Cook county, before
Supreme Court, is concluded. The prisoner
was ordered to pay fine of $1,000 and
costs, which order being complied with, be
was discharged. He refused, while be va,
County Clerk, 10 obey the State Auditor Of
Public Accounts, TO increase the assessment
of state and county taxes, in conformity tc
the decision Of the State Board Of E9uslizA
ton.
The colored people of Springfield are
about to celebrate the official proclamation
of the Fifteenth Amendment
Mary Willard is to proclaim the rights Of
her sex in the Hall of Representatives nex
Monday.
The Rock River Insurance Company has
been judicislly tied up and handed over to q
Receiver 1t was done at the request of the
Auditor.
Special to the ARGUS.
CoLU3BUs, OHIO, Feb. 5.-The last of tie
contested election cases was decded,th fore
noon, BY giving the seat to Blskeslee, Re
publican. The house now stands 81 Re
publican TO 55 Democratic.
New YORK, Feb 5.-McFsrlsnd, the
killer Of Richardson, was visited In the
Tom bs, yesterday, by Mr. Rogers, of Phils
delphia, who prOfered $500 TO the fund for
his defense.
An assistant in the Newark IN. J.l City
Clerks Office embezzled twenty thousand
dollars and fed for California.
Ii is announced that at an early day fol
lowing the PRONUNCIATION of the Fifteenth
Amendment by the Secretary Of State, the
American Anti Slavery Society will hold 9
fitting commemorstion meeting in this city.
WASHINGTON.
Quite q sharp debate occurred In the Sen
ate TO day on the effort TO get up 3 bill TO
abolish the frsnking privilege. 1t was dc
feated BY vote of 81 TO -. The sense Of
the Senate seemed to be clearly in favor Of
tie bill as it passed the House, and there is
little doubt Of the passage Of the bill.
The Senate Pacific Railroad Committee
to dsy agreed on the report of extending
the time for the completion Of The Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad for two years.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Both Houses of the Georgia Legislature,
having ratified the fifteenth amendment to
the Constitution of the United States. its
adoption has now been virtuslly secured. and
all that remains to be done is for the Secre
tary of State to declare it to be part of the
Constitution
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

For each square, or the spsss occupied Sy tan
lines Of solid nonpsreil, One Dollar for each in
sertion.
Special Notices, 20 cents per lire. when In
serted 5 months OF more, so per cent sbore rsgu-
lar advertising rates.
Communications. or articles inserted among
reading matter, IS cents per line.
DaILY ArD WEEkLN.-A discount of 2b per
cent will be made from the Weekly rates, on
yearly and half yearly contracts, when the same
matter il inserted In both Daily and Weekly
Double Columns will be charged Is Per cent.
additional
For all transient advertisements advance pay
men; is required.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

A St. Paul paper states that no less than
one hundred Scandinavians and Germans
are applicants for State funds to enable
them to visit -'V Vaterland," and that, in the
opinion of those best qualified to judge, this
business is about .'plsyed out"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Judging by the reports of the Portland
papers, the mourners at the late obsequie Q
of the lamented George Peabody in that
city, made an effort to "drown their SORROWS
in the flowing bowl"-and succeeded admir-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Some of the Republican papers hint that
Buffers putting himself forward as the sps'
cial champion of the party, was "none of bis
funeral;" and seem rather inclined to wi sh i,
had BEEN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The New York papers are growing be
cause it appears that the State Treasury hat
been drained of $412,000 to benefit the
Catholic, to 1000 for all other denomins
tional schools.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

One thousand Danes were enticed last
year by Mormon emissaries. Less than one
hundred of the converts, however, are known
to have reached Utah.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Cairo is fast loo5ing her old reputation. She
is now the only river town on the Ohio that
is not suffering Inconvenience from the high
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The Chinese in San Francisco held a jubi
lee on January 80, the frs. day of the Chi
pese new wear
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The iron spoon shop of Charles Parker,
in Eas, Meriden, Conn, was entirely destroy
ed by fire Thursday morning. Loss, $40, 900
small insurance
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The proprietors of the iron mills in Troy
n. Y, have given notice to their employees
that reduction of five per cent, will be
made in their wages on the 9th of February.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

New York Market.
Special Telegraph to the Aaeus.
New loRK. Feb. 5. 1870.
Flour, heavy, without decided chrnge, sales
extra western 5,0oaf,Io.
whisky, lower, sales esa9s4 free western.
Wheat, dull and heavy, closing nominal;
No. spring l,l7ai,2l; winter ,27a29l.
Oats dull at 53i.
Corn dull at SSa90.
Pork, new mess closing at 25,7526,25; for
Feb. 25,75.
Beef, quiet unchanged.
Cut meats, nominal
| Bacon, limited demand. unchanged.
Lard steady at 154s16s steam.
! Wool, hrmer, domestic fleece 43a44; pulled s5a
4sl.
! Dressed Hogs, western sold ct ll2a12i.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Chinese coin is becoming circulating
medium IN some of the Pacific coast
towns
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The Pennsylvania Peace Society has
issued an address to the miners of that State.
urging them to abandon Strikes" lest riot
and bloodshed may grow out of them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05
BOUND OVER..

VoUR clothing osn be cleaned and bound, and
L pressed over, 20 that it will look ~ well -
new BY Z. WILCOX Tailor,
Washington b., bet. Orleans and Rook Nv9
mch1dG.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The Pennsylvania Legislatures have
voted themselves one hundred dollars
worth of postage stamps apiece for the
session.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Chicago 64ark0t.
rsisgr.phsd to the Argus.
olIoAso, Feb. 5.
Flour-Lou grades fair asa In active demand
super 40aS so; spring extras s0a4 rs.
Wheat-No spring firm and active, selling
s0{asli; No / ss; No ) at 7sa74; rejected At GA
8S.
Corn-steady, No ia; new ranged 53a54
Oats-Lower, No 3s4a3si.
Rye-Nomnally No Fat 6s.
Barley-UnchRnged, No 2 at IS; No ) at 40.
Dressed Hogs-At l0aI0i.
Butter-Unchsnged, at 27a2s.
Pork Closed active at IS 30.
lard-At I6c.
Provisions-More active, prices easy.
Meets-Shoulders 10; green hams 1si.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

A London merchant advertised for q
clerk who would "bear confinement He
received an answer from one who had been
seven years in Jail.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Philadelphia has subscribed 5000 and
New York S20,0 to memorial chapel to
be erected in honor of Stonewall jackson.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

An Ohio Woman Suffrage Convention
will be held in Columbus, commencing
Thursday, the 10th inst.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Miss Elizabeth Stauart Phelps, the author
of Gates Ajer," has q new move! in press
entitled "Hedged In"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Smallpox is ranging in Paris. The in
cress in the numb of cases in the last
few days has been large.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

One Of the best gunboats in the Chinese
navy is commanded by an American named
Edwards
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Ex-Governor Allen Trimble died at his
residence, in Hilsboro, Ohio, Thursday
morning.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

A strike IN pisnoes is contemplated, which
may force many amateurs to content them
selves with striking the light guitar.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Mr.. E. House is talked of in connection
with Japanese diplomacy. Is it right to
operate House from Home?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

gentleman at Weston, Mo-, struts abou;
with cane cnt from tree on which his
brother was hung for horse-ssealing.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

A Congressman offered $3.50 for q,
invitation to Minister Thornton's recep
ton.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The New York State Prisons have
deficit of s250,000 in the prison finances
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05
8toohs and Money.
Telegraphsd to the Aasus.

N1w YoaK, Feb. s.
Coupons, IS of 81, LIS; s-2O's, 'e2, I,I54:
'64, 1,i4g; 65, l.l4s; new, 1,l32; 81, LA; 'es;
LA; l0-40's, liza.
n. Y. Central-974.
Erie-24i.
North-estern-72s. Preferred, $50.
Rock Island, Liza.
81. Paul, r. Preferred, SO.
Toledo 4 Wabash, $50.
Fort Wayne, ssi.
Western Union Telegraph, 3o}.
GOLD l,20 81.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

HON. GEORGE SHARSWOOD,
Justice Of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
pHrIAnErP PBIA June T. 1868.
have fouud by experience that = Hoofa ID s Ges-
Btiers'' 10 VERY good tonic, relieving dyspepte
GEORGE sHARswooD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The State Musical Festival, in Concort
n. H., has proved success.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The gambling houses in Bryan, Te1a
ale furnished with brass bands.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05
Daily argus.

Daily argus.
oFFIoxAL RAPHR.
Secretary Ssanton's disease WAS softenine
of the brain.
Prince Arthur is still the ''lion" in New
York.
An order passed the Maine State Senate
yesterday, disfranchising paupers.
! Milwaukee will have the next State Fair
of Wisconsin.
The rinde-pess has made its appearance
in Westchester county, N. Y.
The taxes in Texas are the highest of all
! the States in the Union.
The last precious stone discovered WAS
the Cardiff giant.
A Freuchman has taken out a patent for
stockings with garters attached
Mr.. Porter, our Counsel at Tripoli, is
| dead.
! Lord Cairus is tory leader of the House
of Lords.
The negro population of kentucky has
decreased 100, 900 in the last ten years.
The gambling houses in Bryan, Texas,
ale furnished with brass bands.
The State Musical Festival, in Concord,
n. H., has proved a success.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

Of any medicinal preparation:

HON. GEORGE W. WOODWARD,
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania
writes
PHuADEIPfIIs. March is. 1851.
i1d Hoohand's Ge-1ian Btters j. good tonic,
useful IN diseases Of the digestive and Of great
benefit fn o. debility and want of nervous action
GEO. W. WOODWARD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05
Hollands German Bitters
<E<A
Hollands German Tonic

Is q combination o. al iAc Ingredients of the Btters.
with FIHE C-rIz l;uIE. uTa-e, ctr II i sed
for the disease the Eltt"rs ia Case- where
some pure aIenhIiiC stimulus Is required 1on VIII
bear In mind that Tite --u"'i~ IN .ire'v differ
euf from o-- lsrf-t luT Tie rEIrr ct the Cis-
eases named. fhese i-.uy srvufitC preparations OF
medical extracts. WIre Tue e. '-r> a-r mere dtcnc-
tions Of run Iu f.-f II TONIC j. decidedly
one Of the most p.ra-II' and sg'hr remedies ever
offered 10 the puhir De ta--r j. exquisite IL 10
pien-ure 70 takv lr WHt.. Doe EFl-- eXlntAratlnC'
and medicinal gua.ls.c- have caused jf To =" known as
the greatest ui all tOGllr-.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-05

The negro population of kentucky hs
decreased 100000 in the last ten years.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-12-29

FoI.LY.-The love of display which
characterizes American society, and
especially New York society, is In no
instance more clearly shown than at
the bridal altar. It Is the aim Of many
u young girls life not only to be mar
ried but to have q fashionable we'd
ding" She does not wish TO be mar
ried In the old humdrum style. Love
"A solemn ceremony-an unostenta-
tious union-are voted absurd. Dia-
monds, point lace, q carriage and four,
an envlous multitude of loOkers-on-
that Is tho maiden's dream, the fathers
dread and the groom's bugbear. The
father thinks: swell, It can only
occur once; she Is off my hands now.
It's pretty heavy expense, but It's the
fashion; | suppose I've got to do It."
The prospective husband, perhaps with
n salary Of 900 a year. says to HIM
self: "If she thinks l { can keep her in
this luxurious style, she is mistaken
Frequently the BRIDES trousseau costs
more than the husband can earn in q
year. But Mrs. Grundy must be con-
suited and the domestic comfort sacri-
feed to display. What man but would
sooner be quietly united to the girl lie
loves and put the cost Of ostentatious
display Into his business, or use 1t to
make his home happier? What father
willingly throws his money away upon
q costly display at his daughters we'd
ding? 1t Is money sacrificed upon the
altar Of fashlon-a sacrifice soon re-
GREETED rs useless and foolish, and
bringing unpleasant memories Of an
event that should always be recollected
with pleasure.-Nen York Sun.