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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

Bamberger will pay out silver in change when
o,nt of goods purchased exceeds one half
dollar. Goods sold at gold prices.
New Spring Goods just received of the most
desirable styles. New style Hats and Caps.
Also, nice stock Of ready made Clothing on
hand, and clothing made to order in the best
manner
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

A Revolution in Cookery. Since the intro
duction OF the patent sgA Moss FARTSE, com
pletc revolution Las taken place in that depart
Dent Of cookery 10 which We owe the luxuries OF
that dessert. The most delicious blanc mango,
jelly, custsrd, Charlotte Russo, light pudding.
Gc.. produced from this palaiable nutrient, at
about one third Of the former cost. great
economy Of time a. well as money is effected by
its use. The preparations made from it are
pronounced by physicians 20 be the best possible
diet for eonsumptives, dyspeptics, and persons
suffering from bjiousuess and general disability.
Convalescents fatten them, and gain rapid,
in muscular strength sc well in flesh. The
Sea Moss Farine Co., 50 Park Place New York,
who are manufacturing this article from the best
Irish Moss, in enormous quantities, propucs an
array of medical and general testimony in its
favor, which is perfectly overwhelming. and
must set ali doubts OF its superiority as al
aimentary staple (if any exist entirely at rest.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30
Equine Liniment cures Skin diseases.
Perfected spectaclss and Eyeglasses

That great desideratum perfect spectac!ef can
now be obtained from Mr. II. NJ. Bartholomew,
who has been appointed sole agent In this city
for Lazarus & Norris Mauufac: urng Opticians
of Hartford, Conn. All that science has discov.
cred and art perfected, is embodied in the beau
tiful lenses, and they last many years without
requiring change. mchl4-d3m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

WE hesr that preparations are being set on
foot for the annual floral festival and deco
ration Of soldiers graves Oh the Island
Can't the day be celebrated unitedly by the
denizens of the twin cities this year.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

A MIsrAKE-The item published IN yes
terday's Union to the effect that the eie'e
land Coal Co were loading two Northern
Line barges with coal is incorrect. Only one
h.,a ,.as loaded with sixteen cars of coal,
and that BY the Coal Valley Mining Co.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

For choice green house and bedding
plants, call at c. Westphal's, on west side of
Brady street between Fourth and Fifth.
Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

PRoF. LIGRToN, of this city, has been
requested to prepare paper On As,rono my
to be read before the Davenport Academy of
Science at their next meeting.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30
Ladies

Can find at Aiken's a nice assortment Of Fine
French Ginghams, Cam brics, Peresles, and 9TH
or Spring Dress Goods. All the favorite brands
of bleached and brown sheetings and shirtings
at the 10 vest prices. New Domestic dinEha"'
and a very handsome lot of prints Ut
tn at make one think of old times
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

Many Heart has been made glad by the
use Of Aliens Lung Balssm. Many cases o.
Consumption has been restored 10 health by this
rem dy, after ali other medicines al failed.
For sale by Chas. A. Benser Also, by the
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
In,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

KEHoE g. CARHART, opposite the New
comb Hou,e, Davenport, have just opened q
new stock of carpets, oil cloths, window
shades, &c, which they are offering at very
Inv nricaa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

The LADIES of Trinity Church beg their
friends and the public generally to bear in
mind their grand entertainment which
comes OF next Tuesday evening at Darts
Hall. They present q very attractive pro
gramm The tableaux are beautiful and
the pantomimes amusing, and a delightful
treat is promised. The choice seats are
being rapidly taken. and those who have M,
obtained them already had better secure
them at once at Champion g. Co.'S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

The rooms OF the Young Mems Library Asso-
citation are open from 10 a. VI. until 10 p. NJ.
every day except sundays large snd well
selected assortment of works now Oh hand
Tickets three collars, " hicn can always Re pro
cured OF tbs Secretary. msy6dly-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

GI.ovEs.-The best assortment in the city
of Kid; Lisle Thread, Silk and Cotton Glove
at May Bros
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

THE Daily Union Prayer Meeting is held
ut the rooms of the Y. NJ. c. A., over the
Post Office, at 1870 each morning. tt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

Jusr opened, lot ofladies underskirts, shswls
and fancy articles white and buff Marseilles also
large assortment Of hid gloves which will sold
very low by
WOLF DRIM-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30
esd Fellows

Rock Islsud Lodge Ne. Is, / 0. o. F, meet.
every Monday evening ST old Fellows Han
southeast corner of Illinois and Eagle Sts., :;
u o'clock p. NJ.
". c. wEBsEE, y. C.
c. W. HAMILTON, L. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

II your grocer has not DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder, he should have it 1t is
superior to any other.
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= 3 = II 7 s.

Inventors who wish to take out Letters Patent
are advised TO counsel with MUM 4 CO, edi
tors uE the Scientific Ame,teoR, who have prose
cuted claims before the Patent Once for ever "a
ears. Their American and European Patent
Agency is the most extensive in the world. Char
yes Isss than any other reliable agency. pam
phlst containing full Instructions TO inventors i,
sent gratis. MUM Co.
81 pnrk Row New NnrL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

Orders for Job Printing will meet with prompt
eesention at the ARaUs OFYIoR, and be executed
In the very best manner and at reasons able rates.
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zaso2ic.

Barrett Chapter No. IS, r. a. NJ, meets a,
Masonic Hal on the fret and third Tuesdays Of
each month. II. c. CLEVELAND, II. p.
". l.. SWEENEY, See'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

II you desire rosy cheeks and complex.
ion fair and free from pimples and blotches.
purify your blood by the use of DR.. Pierce
Alternative Extract or Golden Medical
Discovery. 1t has no equal for this purpose
nor as remedy for severe Coughs or
Bronchitis.
Sold by all druggists, o. enclose three and
quarter dollars to DIR. r. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y and get three bottles free o
E1prssa ohsrg %.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30
LOCAL COAL sTArIsTIcs.

From Capt. Robinson, the consignee of
the Cleveland and Blossburg coal over the
Rockford road, We learn that he has dis
posed of the following number of car loads
of coal during the month ending April 3oth,
to-day:
Az
To local consumers, Rock Island and
Daveu i4o CARS
To Lacrosse Coal ard 4ocars
Making a total of three hundred car loads
for the month, or three thousand tons.
r. R. Cable furnishes US with the follow
ing figures of car loads of coal sold BY the
Coal Valley Mining Company for the same
time:
- 80 cars
In Rock island. cars
Loaded N. l.. 10 cars
Altogether 706 cars of coal, or 1000 tons
The Coal Valley Mining Company are con
tinuslly opening new tunnels and ''nfe''e
out" to supply the demand.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30
Loo A ! n TICE IS

A Coop SAFE for sale. Apply at this
Office tt
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NEW CROP TEAS.
GREAT REDUCTION.
Uet FreShG0edS and Save Money.
TIE
Great American Tea Go.

Established 1851
are now receiving the choicest Early PlcKINcs
NEW CRor TEAS from the beet cultivate d..
jrICts Of China and Japan.
These Teas have been selected with great care
md with especial reference TO the taste aus
wants Of our customers. They nre very fresh
sad Of the choicest flavor.
We shah now I'll ''club orders" from these new
crops Tea in Quantities 10 scIt our customers AZ
greatly reduced prices, while the goods Of the
freshest description. Liberal discounts allowed
10 Clubs 81 $50 and upwards
PRICE Int OF TEAS
OoLoNG Black, sec, &c. -ac.. soc. best gOc.
MIXED lGreen and BLACK, Jgc., Gee, zoe soc.
best 20 els.
SoyCHoNG Black. soc gOc.. hest 81
ENGLISH BREAEFAsT Black J, best 81 Is.
IsrEHAI Green, Sue, SO, 81 od, 5, 10, best
81 IS.
HoUNG HYsoN Green. zoe, 20, Soc. gee. 81,
81 10 best 81 %.
USooLoRrp JArAx. 9oc.. 81. II 10. best 81 20.
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CITY


SEE Guldenzopf 4 schmid's advertise
ment elsewhere.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS MIME
sofa r. r.
From Poek Island to Burlington.
"assea gers from Ro Island going over this
hus will take the sular trai going west on the
divisioo Of the C r. L. d P r. R., connecting
at Columbus Junction, az follows
To Burlington, 600 n. IN. 1920 ?. m.
To Rock Island, 1885 a. IN. 7:45 P. m
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CITY BULLETIN.
Railroad Time Table.

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND It PACIFIC r. r.
ILLIsoIs pIyIsIoy-from Rock Island to Chicago.
LEAVE. AR I'VE.
Day Express and Mail, 1850 a. m. 6:a5 p M
Night Express, 1000 p. 7:45 a. IN.
IOWA DrvfsIos-from Davenport to Council Bluffs.
Day Express and Mail, $50 m. 7:20 a. m.
Night Express, $3.50 p. In. sos q. IN.
IVES FERN Union R.R.
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO RAcIsE.
Passenger, $40 a. m. ll:5s D. IN.
Mixed, 3:lep m. $40 q M.
ROCK ISLAND PEORIA R.R.
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Regular Train, 700 a.. m. Loo q. m.
Regular Train, Loo p. IN. 800 p. IN.
ROCKFORD, R. ISLAND 4 ST. LOUIS R. r.
LEAVE.
Chicago Express Rool Island at $50 A. NJ.
Moline at S45
Night Rock Island st 100 P. NJ
Moline at I0.l7 a
Sterling Freight Rock Island at 4.20 P. VI.
Rock Island Elk. Rock Island 6.oe P n.
Night Express 200 a NJ
Freight II-oof- ID
Sterling for all points West the Northwestern
Railway and at Chicago with all trains going
east and South.
Puilmsn's Palace Drawing Room Sleeping
Oars accompany all night trains.
Through Tickets to Chicago and all points
cast csn be obtained at the Company's Office in
Rock Island and Moline
Trains run by Chicago time, which is Is min
utes faster than Rock Island time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-30

NHw A0V3Rx10010 Il.
!; sss.:. sell T. ls sngg ss Hiss
Hartford, CT. ----------.-. --
:, = D.yI-t0 new articles for Age n,s
$50 SAMPLES free. Il. b. SHAW, Alfred, Me
s.IpSwFN--sene for Circular, a frst-elass
-. and and steady employment. b. F.
HOME 81 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa.
,,p.nyILI,E THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL
M Tni,.rian: educates Ministers; sI6O a
ar 10 ,,.or students; begins Aug % Apply
TO A. Livsrmore, Meadevile, Pa.
CUkIoUs, HOW sTRANGE,-Tbe Married
- Ladder Private Companion contains the de
sired information. Sent free for stamp. Address
Mns. M. METZGER. Hanover, Pa.
WE WILL PAY AGENTS salary of Ss5
w per week or allow IA large com mission to
sell our new Inventions. Address j. W. FRINk
& co, Marshal, Mich.
~ ANTED, AGENTs.-$2 Watch free. given
" gratis 10 every live man who will act a.
our agent. Business tight ana honorable; pays
$50 per day. Address K. Monroe Kennedy 4
Co, Pittsburgh, Pa.
DOCK AGENTS wANTED.-"Ladies of the
II White House" No opposition. Steel en-
cravings. Rapid sales. For circulars, address
U. 5. Publishing Co.. y. V, Cincinnati and Chi
cage.
DsYCHOMANCY. FAsCINATIoN OR SOUL
L CHARMING -4o0 pages; elosh. Thi, won
derful book has full instructions to en- able the
reader to fascinate either sex, or any animal, Al
will. Mesmerism, Spiritualism and hundreds o.
other curioas experiments. Ii can be obtained
by sending address, with 10 cents postage, to
W. EVANS co, No. Al Soath Eighth street,
Philadelphia.
STAR sPANGLFD BANNER.-A large 80
~ column paper, Ledger size illustrated. De
voted to Sketches, Poetry, Wit, Humor, genuine
| fun, Nonsense (of sensible kind). and to the
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EOVELTY CORN NEAL MILLS

IN CONNECTION with his Planning Mil, th'
i subscriber 10 still conducting the Novelty
Corn Meal Mills, and has constantly on hand :
Superior quality OF white and yellow kiln sIise
meal, ey she barrel or hundred pounds. Hishs"
market price paid for Corn. The patronage Q
fas Pshiis u respectfully sol ,issA.
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GoTee Roasted and Ground Daily

VINCE @O6SttO SUO STC Thu OallY.
GRorSD CoFFEF, Sc, zoe, 25c., Soc 35c. Ter
pound. Hotels, Saloons, Boarding-h keep
ers, and Families who use large quantities Of
Coffee can economic in THAI Grtirl- by using our
FRENCH BREShtAST and DINNER COZ
kE, which we sell At the low price Of Csc. per
pound, and warrant TO give Vgriec! satisfaction.
Consumers can save from : 20 profits by pur-
chasing Of Jhe Great American Tea Company.
BY our syste Of SUPP lying clubs throughout
the country. consumers IN all parts of the United
States can receive their teas at the same pric :
with the all additional expense Of transports
ton Though they bought them A. our whole
sale warehouses in his city.
All goods warranted or the money refunded
POST-uFFICE orders snd drafts nskepay a Die
70 the order of the GREAT AMERICAN TEA Cow
PASN. Direct letters and orders TO the
GREAT AMERICAN TEA COMPANY,
Nos. 81 and 33 Vesey street
PosT- OFFICE Box No 564S. NEW YorK Cry.
hpr25 d&vlm Apr25
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Young Nous Library Association.

Experienced Horsenen use Equine Remedies
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~ = D.yI-t0 new articles for Age nts
ScH Sies free. Il. Is. SHAW, Alfred Me
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-05-17
ny Is11sss srT97
Foreign news.

F. Arms, May 1B.-A decree has been
published announcing Duke de Gram
mount, Minister of Foreign Affairs:
yaquez Phillippi Meges. Minister. Of
Public Instruction; Charles Ignaoe
Phechon, Minister Of Public Works.
The Emperor's health is excellent.
The list Of fathers opposed to infalli-
bility now numbers over 100.
MADRID, May 16.-In Cortes, Satur-
day, a Republican deputy, made a
speech wherein he spoke Of insurrection
as still existing in Cuba, notwithstund-
ing the reported statement on the part
OF the Government that it had been
Terminated. Senor Monet, Minister for
the Colopies, replied at some length,
persisting that the instruction is really
ended: Predatory bands of insure ents
are still in Cubn, and some skirmishes
have lately occurred, but entire order
would soon be restored. Official news
from the Captain General, DeRodas,
gives universal satisfaction.
LONDON, May 16.-Fifty persons from
Birmingham, by rail, armed with re-
voiveIs and with plenty of money, were
arrested as Feninns
Molly and Clarendon have signed the
naturalization treaty.
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montgomery White Sulphur Springs, v
SUMMER, 1870.

rI!H1S elegant establishment will be opened
l. for the reception Of visitors on the first
day of JUNE, 1870.
The Proprietors, with the experience of til
last summer, and having made many changes
In the different departments Of this sxtensiye g
watering Place, each of which it will be their
endeavor to IMPROVE, extend pleasant recep-
tlon to their patrons.
Tho Cottages, are large and commodous,
separate and distinct from each other, and
btted up with new Furniture.
Livery effort of tho Proprietore will be put
forth to make their guests comfortable. and
IT VIII be their aim to keep up the reputation
OF the MONTGOMERY WHIrE SULPHUR.
The social as we'll az tho gay will find that this
place has peculiar advantages over many of
tho Watering Places of Virginia
An elegant Band of Music has been secured.
Bowling Alleys, Billiard Saloons and Baths
have been fitted up fer the amusement and
comfort OF guests.
Post Office, Express Office, Telegraph Ofice @
on tho promises for tho convenience and
intercourse with all parts of the world
Passengers will procure tickets ria Virginia
and ana Tennessee Railroad to Big Tunnel. and
take the Springs Branch Railroad, which
lands them DIRECTLY in the Reception House 1T
the Springs.
Board So per day; $40 per week; SO per
mouth.
For further particulars, address
WILSON Il &LOKEN1Z, proprietors.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

New York, May -Noon.--FIour
dull and declining. Wheat shade lower.
Corn dull and declining. Pork dull
mess 29.75. Lard dull, at 16L616h.
Cotton dull sales 900 bales, Of 23II
@23a4. Freights dull. Money 5(06.
Gold Az. Exohange-long 91S; short
1915. Stocks dull. Bonds 12a6. Ten.
nessee 6's, ex-coupon, 63L; new 56s1;
Yirginia's, ex-coupon. SO: new II asked.
Louisiana G's, old, 751a; levee 6's SO; sa
91%; Alabama SIS 1Ol; Georgia rs g5;
North Carolinn's, old, Al; new 24s5;
South Carolina rs. old, 93I; new 825].
2. M.-Cotton heavy with sales of
1900 bnles--middling uplands 23k:
Orleans 23A. Flour 591Oc. lower.
Wheat 102c. lower-wipter red aud
amber Western 1.31. Corn declining
new mixed Western 1.O6(01.12. Pork
firm, at 29.90@3AOO. Lnrd dull and
heavy-kettle 1634@l7. Whiskey steady.
at 1.10@1. .101a. Rice firm, at GL07I.
Sugar in moderate demand. Coffee
firm. NIolasses dull. Freights dull.
Money 3(95. Gold i45a.
BALTIMORE. May 16-Cotton dull and
declined 14c.-middlings %; sales 100
bales; stock 2,260
CINCINNATI, May 16.-Corn dull, at
9S. Pork held firmly, at 5000. Lard
16A. Bacon in fair demund-shoulder
13; clear rib sides 1875; clenr 16.
LOUISVILLE. May 16.-Corn quiet.
Provisions firm. Pork 5000. Lard II.
Whiskey 1.07@1.O8.
New ORLEANS, May 16.-Cotton dull
and Notwithstanding 225s0223l; aales
200 bales; net receipts SPIT. Flour
firmer, 4. 62la@4.75. Corn-white scarce
and tirmer. at LAO; mixed l. .2561.3 .3555.
Pork 3l.00@3150. Bacon 135a; hams
higher-sugar-cur 20021l.. Lard
tierce 16n@17; kegs 1871. Sugar quiet
prime liz: Others unchanged.
MOBILE. May 16-Cotton dull and
lower middlings %; sales $50 bales ;
receipts l ,l7G; stock 43, ,9S2
SAVANNAH. May 1G.--Cotton dnll-
middling 2l2l; sales 100 bales; receipts
LIZA; stock 1904.
CHARLESTON, May 19.-Cotton flat and
nominal -middIing 2214: sales SO bales ;
receipts 64; exports coastwise LASS;
stock 6. .S34
AUGUSTA. May 16.-Cotton very dull
and prices declined sales 81 bales; re-
ceipts 67; middling 2l11.
LONDON, May l6--Noon. = Consols 941d.
Bonds S91s.
PARIS, May 1s.-The Bourso opened
dnll-rentes TAI. 92c.
L1vEnrooL, May 16-3P. M.-Cotton
steady-uplands 111s; Orleans 112S@
ll1a. Bombay shipments since last re-
port to the 18th inst. Sc. 600 bales.
LIVERPOOL. May 16-Evening.- Cot
ton closed qniet-uplands 1116; Orleans
ll3s@11L; sales 10000 bales.
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CINCINNATI PRODUCE AND Provision
MARKET Reported by Morris & Reid,
Provision Brokers. rs.-CINcINNAr1, Ono,
May IL, -Provisions-mess pork is
in fnir demand and firm, but other arti-
cles quiet, and, where changed at all, are
easier. There is, however, no pressure
to sell, and the trade generally seems to
retain confidence in the future. Mess
pork-city packed of heavy overweight
was inquired for at 1880, but held ut
1918; country quoted at 25M5Oc. below
city; rumps % OO@25. 90, as to quality.
Bulk ments-shoulders not snleable over
lll9, but hold at 1134 loose; rib sides
will not bring over 1411@ loose, but held
Mt l45l, and by somo even higher; cloar
rib sides quoted ut 1514 loose on spot,
but are offered ut 1915 ut interior points !;
clear sides nominally 1521 loose. Bacon
shoulders held ut 1921 packed. bnt
sale was recorded at 1921; clear rib sides
can bo bought at 1G% packed, AMI are
dull at that; clear sides in fair demand.
at Il packed, but held 1s0L higher.
Lard-city kettle leaf eau bo bought to
some extent at 16 in tierces, though not
offered at less than 1G14; country held at
IL. but nominal; prime steam nominally
16; greases 719912, as to color. Hams
-sugar-cnred firm, at 19@19% can.
vassed and packed, as to brand; second
picked 17A; plain bacon II; no bulk
offered. Corn-market opened strong,
but under liberal offerings to arrive, and
closed quiet and dull; sales were made
at l.O5 for ear, and shelled, on spot, but
more offered at this than was sold; sales
i;o3 to arrive, sacks lOc. per bnshel more.
Oats-holders asking higher prices, but
onyers slow 20 follow the advance; re-
jeoted SO; No. 2 81; No. linked 80.
white 6lC962 per bushel Of 80 pounds;
sacks Sc. per bushel more.
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HOGS DESTROYED BY FIRE.-The hog
pens attached to j. ". Gaf 6 Co. 8
distillery, at Cincinnati, were consumed
oy lire on Wednesday morning, and
about 8, 900 hogs were destroyed. The
squeals and shocking cries of the animals
were heard one mile and q half. The
pens belonged to Gaff G. Co., and were
valued at $40, 900, on which there was no
insurance. The hogs were the property
OF Sadler Co., whose loes was about
S55, ,OOO. and insured in home companies
'or Sl5,O The entire loss was $75, ,OOO
Mr.. Solomon, desirous of extensively
introducing the "Old Carolina Bitters'.
1t being most excellent tonic as we'll as
pleasant beverage-keeps an urn con-
stantly filled on his counter, for the con-
venience of all persons desirous of test
ing their virtues before purchasing. This
preparation has been extensively used
6y some of the principal families in the
cacy.
An English Parliamentary reporter
concludes his report with: IA petition
was presented for the North Dublin
Union, praying for tho repeal of the
Union between England and Ireland,
when, there being no business of impor-
tance before the House, their Lordships
Immediately adjourned"
At Fenian council held at the Astor
House, Now York, yesterday, those final
arrangements for the invasion of Canada
we're concluded
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-05-17

The freedmen i. Bureau Re ii Howard cor.
rnption investigation is still in proeross.
Nothing tangible has transpired. The
new internal revenue bill was reported
to-day. It takes taxes of OF nearly
everything, except fermented liquors.
distilled spirits, tobacco, cigars.' and
stamps; and income tax on sales, except
on liquor dealers, is abolished, also taxes
on legacfes and successions OF gross re-
ceipts from railroad corporations, eto. :,
though the tax on receipts Of theatres and
lotteries is retained. The income tax is
fixed at five per cent, with an exemption
of $1,000; but dill the inquisitoral fea.
lures of the tax bill are abolished. The
tax on gas, pianos. carriages, watches,
&c., is done away with. A tax of three
per cent. per, annum is levied on all pub
lie monies deposited in banks. The
amount reduced is about $33, 900, 900.
The Grand Army of the Republic have
designated their officers to superintend
the decoration of the Union soldiers
graves at tAndersonville, on the 3Oth Nav.
Sr. LOUIS, Mny l6.-The Indians
attacked working party on the Kansas
Pacitic Railroad between Kit Karson aud
Willow Springs. Ten men, belonging
to the grading party, were killed.
New YORK, May 16.-Gov. Hoffman
vetoes the Arcade Railroad bill, which
proposed to run under Broadway.
TORONTO, May 16.-Troops continue
to leave for Red River. The gun-boat
Rescue leaves for st. Mnries River, MS
against Fenians.