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Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

RELIGIOUS. The VI. P. Chapel at CLAYTON
has been leased by the W. +. Church aut6ori.
ties OF Smyrna Circuit and it will hereafter be
made regular preaching appointment. 1t has
been closed for nearly year. There will be
preaching alternate Sundays by Rcvs. Messrs.
Uric or Miller.
Col. g. Il. Raymond and VIM. A. Cumr,irs
have beeh elected lay delegates from ST. Peters
Church, of this town, to the Annual Convpn-
ton Of the Protestant Epis opal Church uf thi,
Diocese, to be held at Dover, on "Wednesday
the lst day of June next
SUSSEX County Billie Societu-The an.
nual meeting OF the Sussex County Bible So
cIety will be held in the Methodist Protestant
Church at Laurel, on the third Thursday-the
10th day OF May, next at log O'Clock, A. NJ
Missionary ASsoctation.-A meeting ls to lie
held ut the Episcopal rectory in thi, town,
(hev. DIR. MorseIIs) to morrow afternoon at 4
clock TO organize a Diocesan Missionary As.
socIatlon tor Kent county. The o ,iect Of the
Association Is TO advance the cause OF Eui,cn-
pal missions. A similar organization EXISTS in
New Castle county, organized year ago. and
Is greatly advancing The cau.e Ananniyersa
ry meeting of the A>>ocialiuniS to be held dur
ing the session Of the annual Convention
Rev Dr. Morsel OF this town, breaches the
next annual Convention sermon.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

The manifestations of feeling among our
! high army officers on the death of Ger. Thorn
as recall the pleasing circum>tahces--OIten
spoken about in the last years of the waf--of
the absence OF everything like personal zeal.
ousy between the great military leaders of the
Union armies. We never had occasion 70 hear
OF envy, rivalry, or intrigue between Grant,
Sherman, Sheridan. or Thomas We never
heard of one trying to drpreciate the successes
OF another; nor OF one attempting to get an
other; nor OF one attempting to get anuther'S :
place. They all cO-Optrated with each other at
different period Of the war; and there were
undoubtedly occasions in which men less high
minded and devoted would huye found opppr-
tunly tot such self-aSSerti0n as might have
broken up the harmony on which our success
largely depended But, Fortunately for our
arms, We ha no displays of this kind These
eninent soldiers seemed incapable of the baspr
arts by which so many men minister to their
own ambition. They sustained each other at
times, aud were proud of each others deeds
aud each other prOmntiOn. The country has
OCCASION to remember this circumstance
Had things been differentiated we had such
chickering's and jealOusies as are common among
the leaders Of other armies in time of war
had We not got rid Of the envy and ill-will
which prevailed among the Officers of the
Army of the Potomac at the time of the Pope
campaign-we should never have closed the
war with such results as were accomplished in
1865
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

2OO0 Del; r. r. Extension Bond, loo sbate,
OF Del X. K. Stuck aud 10 shares OF Farmers
Bank Stock, for sale by John McLear r. Son
Bankers, coz Market si., Wilminptnlr. Iii
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

The agent Of company OF Tennessee plant
ers, sent TO China for coolie laborers, has just
returned to San Francisco and reports that he
was unable to procure them.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27
LEADERS.

No house has done sn much ,nvv,,d od.....;...
the st"ndard of Ready. Made Clnihing as Wa,a.
maker d Brown. they have compelled 9th, rs
l"oISi'n'enis 10 improve their climbing. but s,,I
they keep The lead, having always the largest sick
The best goOds, aud the l"west prices.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

SEAFoRD OYSTER TRADE-There are five
houses which open cpn, and ship to all parts
"l the Union from eighty-five to nne hundred
thousand Lu>he!s of oysters III season of nne
months. The trade Is carried on by northern
men. Cor Mutual Friend
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

John McLear & Son, B,nkers. No 602 Mar
krt St., Wilmington, Del. buy and cell for cor
Poratlons' firms, and individuals, 1T best mar
ket rates, on commission, Del. State Bonds
Delaware K. X. Stock, Wilmington CITY Skies
Del, Il. X. Bonds, aud Bank Stocks Gold
and silver wanted. "0'O
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27
NEW STOCK OF SPRING GOODS.

which he intends 10 sell cheaper than any solo 10
Tins market for yeAFs, Consisting Of
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

MECHANICS FROM ABROAD-The long threat.
ened strikes Ot different classes of the Paris
wurkingmen, a, announced by cable dispatches.
commenced in earnest on Wednesday. 1t is
stated that large numbers of the strikers and
OF "orkmrn unable to accept employment ON
account ."f the strike, will emgrate to the
United States. Plans are also ON foot in I'm
rope to bring out an immense number of Irish
and Germans, as we'll aS larger emirration
than ever before from North Europe.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27
Wood and WiIlOw-Ware.

Washing Tubs. Buckets, Keelers, ChnFns, BroOms,
Clothes Pms, Clnlhes Brushes. Hair Brushes Scrub
Brushes. Fancy and Market Baskets. Curry ombs
Butter Prints. Butter BoWl-, Wash Boards, Wal
Brushes. Half BnShel aud Peck Measures, OIL
Cloths, Mats, and all sizes of Rope.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

FORFEITED The suit of the United States
against the property occupied by Archibald
Mckinley, for diStillery, belonging to Mr..
Philip Plunkett, was terminated last Thursday
evening before the District Court in Whining
tnn, by the jury rendering verdict for the
Government. On Friday mnrning the case
against Mckinney was called, and after some
consultation hetween Counsel, Mr. Bird enter-
ed plea Of gii ty on the indictment charging
Mckinley with failure to keep and fasiIyimg
the accounts, and otherwise defrauding the
Government the prosecution having agreed to
prosecute on the other indictments The Court
sentenced him to pay a fine OF $500 aud to be
lmprl>Onc tor the term Of six months. After
the sentence Mr. Whitrley opened an argu-
nent to show that the law wa~ uncOn>Iit utiOual
under which the property Of Mr.. Punkett had
! been forfeited
The trial of John J. Toner, G. vcrnment
store keeper. is now before the cnurt. Up to
mon, yesterday, there was no evidrrce that
Toner was witness to any of the frauds said
to have been perpetrated.
The WILMINGTON 4 WESTERN RAILROAD.
This Is an enterprise in which Wilmington
is now greatly Interested. Its object j. to open
great through route from the Delaware river
to the Westward. through the Southern coun-
| ties of Ppnnsvlvahia, via Hanover Junction,
| Gettysburg. Bedford. &c. The canvass of the
city for subscriptions 30 the stock is to be i'm
medatpy commenced The first effort is to he
directed to the construction of about seven
teen miles of the work. ending at Chandler
vile, in the southeastern corner Of Chester
county, where II direct connectinn will lie made
with the Doe Run and White Cny Creek road.
(now being built aud by it, with the PennsyI
vanin railroad at Pnmeroy Sta'ion, fmy-three
miles West of Philadelphia The ctv is call
ed upon to rai>c $l5O.OOO, Of which $50 OOO
has already been >ub-crh"d in the preliminary
oIganiz ,tiOn under The charter and 500, 600 is
arrang, d for le,ving ouy 500, 900 to lie sub
scribed, in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

VIRGINIA RAILROADS AND VIRGINIA PR0S
PECTS.- The coal field on the West sIope Of
! the Aleghenles, extending from the Mouon
gaheia to the Big Sandy rivers, is by far the
largest, the richest, and is destined to become
the most valuable in the world In Europe
nearly all the coal deposits lie tar beneath the
general surface, and far below water level.
Deep shafts are sunk at immense cost, to reach
them the mines are then ventilated and drain
ed as they are bIing WORKED, only after the
most astonishing Outlays. On the Kanawha
aud collateral valleys, the coal crops out OF the
hill sides III velns from 5 to J. feet thick, Tar
above water level, aud Can be dumped into the
cars by the force OF gravity, for merely nom
lnal cost, and carried thence to wherever il is
needed. a few miles eastward of this i'm
men>e store OF coal, on the eastern slope of the
Alieganles, are found inexhaustible dcrnsits of
IRON ores Ot the best quahIis The Chesa-
axe and Ohio Railroad, now in course of con
trucuon from the navi gable waters Of the
James River, TO the river navigation uf the
Mississippi al ey, the greater part of which
Is already in operation, crosses both the iron
fields, aud the coal fields, und unites them To
the seaboard on the one hand and the Great
West on the other. Nearly 1000 men are
employed upon this great work, and it will NOT
be many months bef,re the cars will travel CON
tlnuOusy from Memphis, Saint Louis or Chi
caSo, 10 anu II ON these great iron and coal de-
posts, and If need he, on TO the navigation of
the Atlantic at Richmond.
These natural advantages together with tho
encouraging rush 0i immigration now finding
It's way to Virginia aud West Virginia, will
give to those States vast wealth aud industry
The completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad itself will set free wonderful amount
OF latent power, and is to rank as one Of the
most important works OF Improvement now in
progress.
The Loan of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Rallro I'd Company. which is announced else
where III our clunIns, by The well known Bank
ing firm, Fisk Il Hatch, o. New York. il will
be seen is beng steadily absorbed for invest.
ments. These Bonds have several features of
convenience and security not hitherto found
combined. 10 al! persons contemplating in
vestmentS of capital. or the exchange of Secu-
rites, their remarks will be of special interest.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27
q . . ID 8
CHEAPER
THAN EVERt

The undersigned respectfully announces TO the
eI'Iz'n~ OF smyrna aud yicIRIy that he has lusa
opened he
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

METHODIST Lay DELEGATIoN.-Th Law
deiegatlon Question in the Methodist Epi<co
hnl Church is now considered settled. The
Wyoming Conference has just voted for il hv
l34 tC E, and the Central New York Confer,
ence by l46 to &c, There were some apprehen-
Nions that these Conferences might gn against
;he measure The ,jority for the admission
OF lay delegates to the General Conferenc,. is
now l2l, with five or six Confer, noes YER 10 10
vote.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

Cyrus W. Field is now at Washington en-
deavorlng to get charter from Congress for
an ocean telegraph line from China and ia.
pan, rId the Sandwich Islands. When thi,
line is constructed Mr.. Field says there will be
continuous line of telegraph all around the
world: Mr.. Field will endeavor to get as much
american capital into the enterprise as possi-
pie, though he is determined to have the line.
let the capital come from where it may.
At Wheeling, West Virginia, on THURSDAY
afternoon, young lady named Botharn shot a
young man named McNash, inflicting fatal
wound. MoNash had promised to marry her,
Out was about to marry another lady.
President Grant, it is rumored. is nepotia-
ing Tor the purchase of iarm in Prince
Georee's county, Md, near the District of
Columbia line, which he coutemplates using as
a summer residence.
A poor little boy, ten years old, whose pa
rents are dead, shot himself through the heart
~ Portsmouth, Va, last week. Il is supposed
harsh treatment drove him to the act
IF NAN Wants a BoiIIe oC VYhIskev let him buv
M aid Jake u home like man, and rot sneak hume
WIN oOille Oi Bit +ts or Cordial, aud pretend
mat u Is medicine. II he wants tome that Is some.
mug beler than temporary sIimulanI, he should
ge ooiiie OF Peruvian Syrup. ian Iron TJnIc that
WIN vilalize the blood. and give durable slrsnR III 10
the sysIen.
Smyrna times., 1870-04-27

UonIereocc Of the leading Republicans of
Virginia Was held at Richmnnd an Thursday
ana Friday OF last week, with view to harmo.
ni"uS action on the parS of all Virginians
claiming to be Republicans. All three of the
Republican organizations were represehied
and tie action of the Conference looks like
harmony and business. The platform of Prin.
clples Was adopted with entire unanimlty, and
especially is the adoption OF the principle of
universal Amnesty to be commended.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05
Robacks Stomach Rirters.

Some time ago, Or. ROback, Of Cincinnati'
through his agent in this place. J. A Maxwell.
Esq placed in our hands bottle Of his Stomach
Bitiers, designed for dyspepsia, to give tone &c
the stomach, as a preventive against the bilious
complaints incident TO the western country
and. upon using il, we regard it as second to none
in America OF abroad. To be able 70 state con-
fdently that the Btters are certain cure for
dyspepsia and like diseases, is TO the proprietor
a source Of unallOyed pleasure. It removes all
morbid matter from the stomach, puri6es the
blood, imparts renewed vitality 20 the nervous
system, giving it that tone and energy so indis-
penssble for the restoration of health. The Du-
merous acknowledge. ents of its superior excel
lence and beneheent results, have assured the
proprietor tina, it cannot but prove n great cure
in the afflicted, and impart vitality to the thor
ough system. We advise those who use bitters
to none but Robaek's, which can be obtained
at J. A. Ma1weIrs Drug Store, in Upper San
dusky.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

WELL DEsERvED.-The prompt assistance
rendered by the splendid steamer william
Eggleston," at the fire in Davenport yester-
day morning, and the business like way our
boys went to work, thereby bringing the first
telling stream to bear upon the fire, gained
for then much praise from the citizens of
that city. large number gathered around
the steamer to admire and praise it's beauty
and effectiveness, and numerous we're
the inquiries made of US as to
how the company had attained SO
perfect and effective working organization.
Is 1t volunteer company? Is it paid
company? such questions were asked.
These are compliments not to be lightly
considered. Speaking Of the fire the Demo
crat says:
We cannot say too much Of the "Eggles-
ton" Of Rock Island, which rescued the
scene of action about o'clock and stationed
their engine at Fulton's Block on Perry
street. The Davenport companies we're
lighting the FIRE on Fourth, and the boys
from across the river brought their hose
through the alley, and got fine stream
playing on the third brick house of Keystone
Place, and to them belong the credit OF saw
ing that building from obstruction. They
have the entire thanks OF those Interested,
for their timely assistance.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

Two HEADED GIRL.-This. the greatest of
all living curiosities, will visit our thriving
city enroute from. Chicago to St. Louis,
Thursday April Ith.
Christine Millys has been the centre of at
traction in New \ ork for six weeks, where
she was visited by thousands of people daily.
She is possessed with the unusual donations of
two heads, consequently two tongues VIVA,
a valuable delegation for womsns' rights
convention She can speak French with
one head, and Spanish with the other; can
sing German and English song at the
same time cut a pigeon-wing with two feet,
can give to the POOR with her left hand, and
take in stamps" with the right can order
roast beef for one head and turkey with
the other; can except lover and reject him
at the same time; can converse with Sena-
tor upon the state of the country, and
Madam DeMorest on the fashions, in one
breath; has refused an offer of marriage
with the Siamese twins, and accepted the
hand of Prince Arthur; refused an invita-
ton to the Presidential dinner on the grounds
of being in Boston at the same time has
accepted Diplomacy TO Cuba and Japan,
and refused to take shares in Erie stock.
Next season she will go in partnership with
Anna Dickinson and Geo. Francis Train
One head is in favor of Susan B. Anthony.
the other head goes her bottom dollar on the
ARGUS.
Remember, she will be at Darts Hall
Thursday April 9TH. Hours of reception, 2
to and to 9 P II.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05
"BArrett's" Miraculous Hair Restorative.

Early Morn. Thousands of both sexes in this
country awake every morning languid, unre-
freshed, AID devoid of all ineli alton for break
fast. No matter from what couse these indes-
cribAble feelings may proceed, their best ana
quickest remedy will be found in q do'e Of
PLANTATION BlrrkRs. The beneficial effect is
immediate. The stomach at once responds to
the genial influence of the PREPARATION ana
reserve of latent vitality, which only required
the awakening agency Of this potent invigorsnt
to render it active, is brought into play. OF all
appetizsrs it is the most infallible, and the i'm
pulse which it imparts to the digestive functions
soon put. dyspepsia to fight
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05
Testimonial from the Portland Fire.

PORTLAND. July IL, 1866.
Mr.. 4. r. MORSE, Boston, Mass.
DEAR sIR,--In the fire of the 4th inst. our
store No. 40 Union Street, with most of the
stock, was destroyed and it gives US pleasure to
say that our safe (which was one of your manu-
facture) came out of the re with the contents in
good order, while a safe Of --- in same
building, went through, every thing in it being
destroyed. You will please make and forward
as as early as possible another of the same size,
with a steel box. We are now compelled to car
~ our books onehalf mile so you will please
give US the safe at the earliest possible moment,
and oblige, Yours truly,
ARA CUSHMAN a co.
The above was taken from the ruin, five day:
after the fire; the brick was hot when dug out.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05


officers reports for the month of March cor
rect.
On motion same WAS approved.
a petition requesting that Otter street be
improved was read.
On motion of Aid. Skinner, the petition
was referred to the Committee on Streets
and Alleys.
Aid. Huber moved that the Chicago Rock
Island & Pacific Railroad Company and the
Rockford, Rock Island d St. Louis Railroad
Company be notified to run q sewer through
their grounds on the east or west side OF
Arsenal street and of such dimensions as
the City Engineer may designate
On motion of Aid. Skinner the matter was
referred to tine City Attorney.
Aid Skinner moved that the Rockford,
Rock Island & St. Louis Railroad Comp
be requested to plank their track at the foot
of Washington street in the same manner as
they have done at the foot of Eagle street,
and grade on the north side of their track
on Washington street to low water mark.
Carried.
On motion Of AID Skinner the street and
alley committee were instructed to repair
and improve the levee east of Washington
street, so that it will afford good and easy
approach to the river.
The following resolution was offered by
Aid. Skinner
Resolved, That the Ferry Company be
and they hereby are requested to remove
their landing to the foot of Washington
street as soon as the repairs above provided
for shall have been made.
Yea. and nays called, resulted as follows ::
Yeas, Aid. Huber, Woods, Skinner and
Gray,
Nays, AID. Woolenhaupt, Koch, Riley and
Sage, 4.
The resolution was lost by vote of the
Mayor
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

HENRY MoREHousE and Herbert Taylor
are expected to reach Rock Island on Sat
urday next. Mr.. Morehouse will preach
morning and evening on Sabbath next, and
also on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, at places to be hereafter designa
ted. He will also lecture on Monday,
tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

ST. PATRICE's Benevolent Society OF this
city, now numbers about a hundred mem
bers. They propose to give ball on the
evening of the 2ls. inst, for the purpose of
raising funds for the purchase of colors,
banners, etc. All should make their ar
engagements to attend, as we are assured
every pains will be taken to make it Q fine
affair
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

CoAL.-Out in the Boulder Valley, in
Colorado, is said to be an inexhsustible
deposit of coal, and q number of Iowa men
have purchased 81, 900 acres of land in the
centre of this deposit and are going to be.
come millionaires in very short time. The
gentlemen interested are Mr.. W A. David
son, Mr.. B. F. Allen, banker, of Des Moines;
and Messrs Lowe P. Cook, A. j. Pres ton
John E Henry, John L. Davies, W Y.
Brewster, F. Il Griggs, c. Stewart Ellis,
Geo. II. Parker, Us. Smith and }. l.. Drew
of Davenport.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

The number of human beings that die with Con-
sumption every year, the Importance Of q medit
cine that will cure sll pulmonary affections tha-
tend to this complaint. and even to arrest the de-
stroyer after it has indicated its presence IN the
system, must be admitted TO he beyond all e.ti-
mate. This wonderful power is claimed to be
possessed by Aliens Lung BoIssm.
For sale by Chss. A. Benser Also, by the
dealers in Family Medicine generally.
JAn22dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

Two GIRLS Is OnE.-An Englishman
will swear that Claude Duval was the most
gallant of highwayman. Now we know one
who is highwayman, in 80 much that he is
on the highway from Chicago to St Louis.
and forcebly takes people by storm and with
a gallant dash. He has two girls condensed
into enc. Oh, We forlorn bachelors think
of it, We male Second Lieutenants in the
family, think of it, and his name is Claud De
Haven. You will know him when you see
him We did.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05
'Barrett's" recommends itself

CHAFFEp H,sDs, face, rough skin, pimpies,
RIM worm, salt rheuD. and other outaneous af-
fections. cured, and the skin made soft and
smooth. by using the JHnipcr Star Soap made by
CasweIl, Hazard a Co, New York. II is more
convenient and easily applied than other RENE
dies. avoiding the trouble of the greasy COM
pounds now n use. T4Fid, veow won.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

IHE alarm of FIRE at three o'clock this af-
ternoon, was caused by the burning of some
tarred roofing material that was being heat.
ed in the narrow alley back of Eggleston's
Row. A lively use of buckets saved the
adjoining sheds and probably other build
ings. The Fire Department were promptly
on hand with their engines.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

New SAVINGS BANK IN DAvENPoRr.-
Right On the heels of the winding up OF the
Davenport Savings Institution, new Saw
ings Bank has been organized, with CAPT
tai, now nearly all subscribed, of 100000.
The organization was affected under the
management of the following Board of Di
rectors and Officers: Directors-Louis
hai'er, John Schmidt, L. Ochs, b. Kohns,
G. E. Putnam, James Grant. Ira NJ. Clifford,
ID. N. Richardson, E. Sherman, ]. d.
Campbell, and Peter Kerker. President
Z. b. Putnam. Secretary-Frsncis Ochs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05
Ladies'

Can find st Aikens a nice assortment of Fine
French Ginghams, Cam brics, Percsles, and 9TH
er spring Dress Goods. All the vorits brands
OF bisaehed and brown sheeting. and shirtings
at the 10 west prices. New Domestic Gin, hams
and very handsome lot Of prints at prices
tn at make one think of old times
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05

IT is reported tina. Capt. VIM F. David
son has contracted for the building of a
mammoth steamer of $500 tons capacity,
to be finished regardless OF expense in the
mast magnificent style for the St. Louis and
New Orleans trade.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05
"Bsrreett's" Seps the hair moist
New Goods New Goods

just received At May Bros., full stock OF
bleaehed and unbleached Muslins, Calicos
Gsaghsms, Checks, and Denims, which we offer
along With our full stock Of Dress Goods, ST
great reduced prices"
Call and see Us.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-04-05
Specie Payments Resumed

bamberger will pay out silver in change when
the amount of goods purchased exceeds one half
q dollar. Goods sold at goid 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 beet
manner.