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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-15
WASHINGTON s. OHIO RAILROAD.
@nMMa aRsEa assaR 49,
SPRING SCHEDULE, BEGINNING
MARCH II, 1870.


MARCH II, 1870
Two Trains Daily Except Sunday between
Alexandria and Hamilton.
Leave Alexandria at $3.50 q. M. and p. m.
Arrive at Hamilton at 1O4O q. IN. and 1:25 I'm.
Leave Hamilton at $50 q. m. and l2:lo p. M
Arrive at Alexandria at 7:45 Am. and 2:35 p m
The $50 a. m. train from Alexandria and l2l5
p. m. train from Hamilton, connect at Hamilton
with Kemp's Daily Line of Coaches fc- T L
cellvlle, Snickersville, Berryville AMI ".
chester; also. with Reamcr's Line Of CoachcS,
which leave Leesburg daily for Aide and
NH is~tf Ri. HAvENNER, Tick Agt.
THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
/ AND POTOMAC ROUTE.
The Old Fsvorte Mail Route via Aqua Creek.
The Shortest and Bcst Route to Ri"h-
mond and the South.
Fast and comfortable STEAMERS -.
Washington city twice daily, Sun. sE-A L
day p. N. excepted, from the wharf sssss1ssSazs.
foot of Seventh street. at 7:l6 o. M, and Ills p.
M, stopping al Alexandria each way, and con-
Meeting at Aqua Creek with tho Richmond,
FREQ lcksburg and Potomac r. T., with cio-
gan. s, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs
on all ~ strains Through tickets and baggage
checks to all points South.
Both boats stop at Alexandria going and re-
turning. j. B. GENTK?,
Gen. Ticket Agt.
ian lift Richmond. Va
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MEETING

NAMP MEETING
Tho Camp Meeting at HAMILTON, Lou:
doun county, Va, will begin on the 18th or
AUGUST, and continue one week. 49,
Washington and Ohio Railroad as follows
Leave Alexandria Depot daily at O'Clock a..
10. for the camp ground. Leave Hamilton at
40 p. m. tor Alexandria and intermediate sta
lions.
A train will leave Hamilton every night at
1890 O. clock for Leesburg, enabling persons to
avail themselves of the excellent boarding at
that place.
Round trip tickets at reduced rates good dur
Faro from Alexandria to Hamilton and re-
turn Sl5O; fare from Leesburg to Hamilton
and return 25c. II. b. HAV EN- R,
aug 4-eotd Gen. Ticket Agent.
F1shl FISH E1sHN
Arrived, per schr Mary Fletcher, we'll So
'''''O 'A x EASTERN HERRING,
1850 bbss Halifax No. GIBBED HERRING
100 bbls PORTLAND ROUND
500 bbIs EAsTPoRT No; -.
100 bbls superior SPLIT LABRADOR -
which will be sold low from wharf.
Apply to NJ. ELDRIDGE y CO.,
fen S-tf No. 4 South Whsrves.
DREAD AND CAKES.
3
The citizens Of Alexandria and Immediate
vicinity are informed that thew can always pro-
cure at No. co KING STREET, corner Of
Fairfax. in quantities to suit all kinds Of
BREAD AND CAKES,
m ,de from the choicest brands Of Hour and by
tho most expert bakers.
The proprietor solicts q trial Of his IN anufac c.
lures and is confident that those who once buy
OF him will continue their patronage.
aug 9-tf j L. CRUM MI.
NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS IN THE AL.
~ EXANDRIA SAVINGS 1NSTa, Iii
TION.-Thc Directors of this 81 r.s,ti,ntion have
ordered the second e ..1 .eon nont ~
depostors on the :. Llgfnens OF te1 per eei,t W
.S AFTER the 18th instant, at my place
"HHf bu. mess, No. 81 King street, between the
hours of IL and o'clock.
aux l3-2w BENZ. BARTON. President.
sIXTENsIVE SALE OF STOVES.
have concluded to offer my large and c mn
u.ets stock of STOVES AT GREATLY RE-
DUCED PRICES until the stock is closed out
Tho COOKING STOVES are the very best
md approved patterns in use, with full sots OF
furniture with each Stove. Otner Stoves Will
l.. cold 1T equally low figures. All persons who
want or will want Stoves this fall or winter Will
certainly do well to embrace this favorable OPP
portupity to get them. Thinking it ntedless to
cnumerato all the different kinds or names, !
would respectfully invite All in want to call and
examine for themselves.
ENOCu GRIMES,
10 l5-eotf DC King street. Alexandria. Va
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Alexandria, July l3-lawtSepl2

DAPPAHANN MOCK ACAD ~ ).
The Classical School heretofore :a.!@ =.
Mr.. John &. l. mes, in Rappahsnnock co.,. .''@
and known as "RosoiHll Academy VIZ,
transferred to the village Of Washi"g:':' -
miles off.
The next session will commence "% Ia -.
Septem Der, and close on the 18th t" .'H;,.' 49,.
Young men will DO prepared for ,h' l ~ ..
sity Of Virginia and other college; "f "'' ="
business pursuits of lifs. :...
exceed $500 for the session o! ten MONTHS .,
For particular information, corresp,,""' w..
Mr.. John &. Lane, Mr.. Middleton M' NIL, ,...
with Mr.. H. 6. Motif, ut Washington, ~.
hammock CO., Va, who will forward 'H,'.'
on application 60.
9. II. BARKSDALE, An. I'm. o - -.
Rannahannnck co IL l. oO2n ElLh. -
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WOOD AND COAL.

.HOALl COAL COAL
l., r. Il. GEMEN Y,
DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF COAL,
No. 81 King street.
All persons wishing to lay in their supply OF
COAL Tor the winter during the months ofJuly
and August, can do so at the lowest market
price, by leaving their orders at my office.
10 6-2m
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Office OF REMO.V AL.
N o T 1 G E
+ ACE POINTS s. SUMMER SHAWLS.
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE.

Wo are now closing out our stock Of the
above goods, snd are offering very great in
ducements to purchasers.
lv nS ROBI. u. WOOD.
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OF. JOHN AGA ID h III y

The 32d session will begin on Thursdsy, Seq.
tenn Der the lst, and as great advantage: We
derived from the introduction Of mi Iltary disc
plino last session, all students entering he:rs:
ter will be required to participate in the "!..
tary exercises, and to uniform as soon r. ~?
need new clothing.
The School has fno Chenlica! and Pa.
sophicsl Apparatus, an extensive CaoiHr.
Minerals, and carefully selected Scho'. l.
brsry of thousand volumes. Ihere are =
Literary Societies, and all the leading per.J..
calls for boys publish ed in this coun!7? g.:
Great Britain arc regularly, received;
The school rooms, north Columo G5 strce.
nosr Oneen, are handsomely furnished, and -
boarding house. 175 and. III Prince stree,
fitted up with every attention to the conn.,: e.
students from abroad, having gas, hot an g..
baths, &c. Great attention is paid to the Ey'.
and physicsl, as vel! as to the intellcc.Hs. c..
ture of boys and young men
As the number of applicant: for admis't1' .
always in excess Of the capacity OF the -t.n.
early application is necessary.
For Catalogues address tho Principal, .4..
box %, Alexandria, Va.
TEACHERS:
RICHARD L. CARNE, A. NJ, nriac.Is
Greek, Latin, Natural Science and SEM? H.c
THEODORE FICHLIN, 4 NJ. Mat
MATES. Tactics and intermediate Engli.5
RICHARD j. COLLINS, Junio" f&s.l@
and Arithmetic.
AUGUST HENNING, German.
VICTOR BECK ER French.
WILLIAM +. CARNE. PhonogrAiag.
JOHN A. VEITCH. Elocu.iom.
Miss MARY j. STEWART. Drawing
JOSEPH G. FOERTSCH Music.
aug 1-2nwtSl
DETuEL GROVE ACADEMY,
. -Four miles from WarrcHton. -, o.
commence tho next session on tho l.. y NJ:
in September.
Aupsrstus f,r illustrating the TM"IoI. >l...c.
Terms: Board and Tuition STD p"7 N'.:..a.
half yearly in advance No extra.
ALBERT G. SMITH.
Address, j. DcRYTER BL ACh v t.lrA"
j. blackwell 81 III.
Send for circular. IHhr!rs.
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RAILROAD Lives.

KNOX,S EXPRESS checks Baggage from
IA Residences, Hotels. &C., to ali points OF
the W. & g. R.R. Also to tho Railroad Depot in
Washington, or any address in this city, Wash
lngton, or Georgetown. Ofica No. 7 North
Washington street. j. B. RIDGWAY.
augo Agent Alexandria, Va
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN.
~ ASSAS RAILROAD
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POTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE

STEAMER EXpRES
Capt. A. g. MCKEE,
Will resume her route on Tuesday, March
wharf, Baltimore, EVERY TUES Isss. -
DAY, at p. m. for Alexandria, Washington
and Georg cLown, stopping at the following way
points on the Potomac river: pney Point,
Stones Wharf. Coburn, Chaptico Wharf, Chap
ell Point Matthias Point, Smiths Point NAME
mcy Stores and Pyc's WhsrE --. .
Returning will lear2 Sixth street wharf,
Washington EVERY SATURDAY, at + u
m, and King st. wharf Alcyandris, "; u m.
2 or further information apply to-
j. BREEDERS s. CO.,
feb 28 No. IL King street, Alexandria
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POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY,

III
In order to promote public convenience, the
steamers of this line will. on to'mor- s Sc
row "Wednesday the 9th instant, 4ssszzzssfssss.
commence their hourly trips from Alexandria
at quarter before a: M; last trip from Alex
dria at p. M; first trip from Washington city
at 6 q M; last trip from Washington city h.
D. m. By this arrang safe hourly corn,
municatioR may be had with Washington, and
connection made with the o'clock =. m. train
for Baltimore.
Tho steamer WAWASET is making her
usual trips down the Potomac TO Cone river
and intermediate landings, leaving Alexandria
Tuesday and Friday mornings ct ~ m:
$. S. HO WILSON,,
President Potomac Ferry Co.
SAML. GEDNE Ely, Con. Supt. ny zG tt
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA ARD
w GEOHGETOWN STEAM PACKET
COMPANY.
The steamer COLUMBIA, Captain James
Harper, will resume her regular
trips, leaving Baltimore on Satur- Agszsssszszzs
day next, at o'clock y. m ) and returning,
will leave Alexsndris every WcdncSdny morn
ing, at 81 O'Clock. For freight apply 20
mar 1-9m B. WHEAT, Agent.
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ALEXANDRIA HIGH SCHOOL.

The Second Session of this School va. con
mence on Monday, September 18th, $50 Nj
will close on the last Friday, in June, M
The Instruction will DO thorough AID =.
dents will be prepared for college OF the sc:''
business Of life. a..
Pupils will be received from the age q O. e,
upwards. Catalogues of TIE Sehoo VII !: ..
found ct the bookstores, giving Terms N'. ~.
ences and full particulars in rcgsTi = AK
School. q. 5. TAI LOH,-
J. S. BLACkBt ~
Associate Pr.aC!gas
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FEED' FEED!
Receiving and in store
100 bales prime HAY.
80 bales RYE STRAW
1000 bushels MILL OFFAL.
500 bushels primo OATS.
400 bushels white and yellow CORN,
100 bushels CORN MEAL.
All Of which l will sell in any quantity at
lowest cash prices, and deliver to any part of
the city FREQ Of charge.
WIN. F. HENDERSON,
ie2l SO and 81 Cameron street.
4 RRIVED AND IN STORE.
Per "Holsatia," direct from Liverpool:
u 10000 bushels bulk G. A. Salt.
- 500 sacks Evans Fine Salt.
u 500 sacks Deakin Fine Salt.
Per Schr. Martha Skinner:
275 sacks Evans Fine Salt.
81 SIS sacks Marshall Fine Salt.
" In Store:
30U sacks Evans Fine Salt
800 sacks Liverpool q. A. Salt-all of which
will be sold at market rstes.
w. A. SMOOT,
my 9-.f Shoots wharf
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LENANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY,
n No. ITO N. Washington street.
va


n No. ITO N. Washington street,
Alexandria, Va.
The next annual session OF this Institution
will begin September l4.h, and end on the 3rd
Wednesday in June, 1871. Terms for session
of ~ weeks Board and Tuition in all English
and Sccntifc branches, $2GU.
With full corps Of experienced Instructors
I'D - Tie best European teachers IN the Schools
Of Modern Languages, Music, Drawing ana
Painting, the Principal respectfully soncl;s the
patronage Of those who desire hoeral eoucs-
ton of u high standard.
rs many of tho rooms are already engaged;
early application on the part of bosrders would
be advisable.
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION:
W. w. LEGARE, Ancient Languages, Nat
ursl, Mental and Moral Sciences, Bellies Letters.
Mrs. LEGARE. Modern Languages, Vocal
Music, Drawing.
Dr. i Ii. STABLER, Lecturer on Chemis-
= Mis- is Z. K WARD, Principal of Academic
MS Miss LUCY L. WARD, Academic Depart
merit.
Prof. FRED. c. HAIR, Instrumental! Mu-
sic, Drawing and Painting.
Miss MARY Il. MILLS, Ornamental, Fancy
and Wax Work.
For further particular. send for catalogue.
iy :9-eo3m w. w. LEGARE, Principal:
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL,
~ Fairfax county, Va.
The twcntv-;even!h session begins Soptember
21,t, 1870, md ends Juno 2lst, 1871. Terms
$3.50, semi-annualy, III advance n" e1lrs7.
For circulars, address
l.. NJ. BLAUKFORD, MA, Principal,
aug 4 -eo3m Lock box IL, Alexandria. Va
NIRS. KEITH will receive limited numbe
IYa of SMALL GIRLS for instruction, on
II Ur-.v, Scp:em Der l2th. French and Music
will also DO taught. For particular; apply NJ
100 Cameron street aug 5-eo2m
",i: SALE AND KENT.
~ FOR EENT-BRlCK HOUSE, No. II
! R:j north Water street, with II rooms water
and gas. Apply 10 ,,,oor
| is 2D-2aWtf }. Ii. u. SMOOI.
"a FOR SALE-Three FRAME HOUSES,
| ss:5 containing six rooms each, situated on the
west side of Water street, about sixty It. north
Of GibbCn. Persons wanting property that Will
psy n handsome interest will find this good
| investment. For particuars apply to
| VIM. COGAN,
| iv l2-cot( No. Is North Royal street.
g.. FOR KENT-The large and desirable
sss BRICK DWELLING, No. IS N. Fairfax
street Apply to WISE q CO.,
| i,7-eott No. 81 King street.
| o. FOR RENT-Tho STORE, No. 22O King
nov Ii COOK & CRElG HTON.
SUMMER RESORTS.
I1ARLIN'S SPRIN GS.
| This favo?ite resort is now ready for the re-
eaptpn ofEXCURSIONS, PLEASURE PAR
| TIES, &c It's proximity to Alexandria and
the cities Of the District renders it the most de-
sirable place in this section Of country for a
| days enjoyment Application can be made to
| NATHANIEL HAYES, agent or J. L. +.
Carin, ut the depot Of the A., l.. q 81. r. r.
| 10
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EDUCATIONAL.

ALE ANDRIA AGA u NJ t,
n No. 49 North Royal street,
Tho Thirteenth Annual Session OF this Scno O
will commence on Mon dsv, September B, 1871,
and terminate the last of juno, 1871.
The studies pursued will embrace al Inc
branches of 3 good English educstion, Maine
MATES, Greek, Latin, German and French.
CHARGES,
For English and Mathematics, per quarter OF
u months
y unl0r Clds5..... ~ 20
Intern ed late GLASS. w
Senior w
Languages are taught by Professors at their
charges.
Applications for admission may be made at
the residence of the Principal, No. 81 North
st. Asaph street, or a. the School House.
aug loft JOHN S. BEACH, Principal
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TNHE SCHOOL OF MISS BELLE SMITH
/ FOR YOUNG GIRLS will be resum ed at
tho school room, on Washington street, Sep.
TENDER 18th
Parents coniiling their children to her care
may be assured that they will be thoroughly
instructed, and their studies varied as they sd-
vance, 50 long ss they may romain under her
care Advanced pupils will be received ana
faithfully instructed aug 9-eotS:O
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viii Sl4ln S1Itct "HAi'i
Washington, EVERY SATURDAY, At u,
m, and King st. wharf, Aeyandris, ", ! Il m
1of 'u''"'' '''''' ]. BEUUEDERS s. CO.,
feb % No. IL King street, Alexandria
, FOR LIVERPOOL AND QUEENS
inmgn Line OF Mail Steamers, Sailing from
New York Every Saturday, ana
Alternate Tuesdays.
RATES OF PASSAGE Ely THEsATURDAf STE An IL.
First Cabin, payable in gold-Liv"rpool or
Queenstown, SlOD:
Steerage. payable in cu-roEcy-Lverr""! or
Queenstown, $50.
PASSAGE by TIE TUESDAY STEAMER, VIA HAL
First Cabin, payable IA gold Liverpool or
Queenstown, $50; Halifax, $50; It. Johns,
NJ f., hy branch steamer, 40.
Storage, payable in currency-Li",rp""! "
Queenstown, $50; halifax, Sis; 81. Johns, II.
F.. by branch steamer, $50
Tickets sold to and from England, irolaha
and the Continent a. moderate rates.
For further information, apply At the t"I"-
''' ii0nE, wEDpgRBURN & c.,
aug lS-iy Agents, = lcxa. Y"
~ New EXPRESS LINE
FHIfi'I.A1EIpHIA, AND ALEXAHD&IA,
GEORGETOWN s. WASHINCTON.
Eto3ncrS !c3To lcRu!hTly run VI ~, -.
TOWN, foo, Of Congress St, EVERY W Ed.
NESDAI; from ALEXANDRIA,, foot 81
King st. EVERY THURSDAY.
Freight received daily ct loves; :a.ma
This line connects with Eli tho NnrthGrE
Eastern and Western Railroads .,:I Transport
tation Companies, and will forward tEclgM: by
all tho lines running out OF PhiladelE in. ire,
OF commission, sEd & yes THROUGH RATN1.
-AGENTs-
NJ. EiDRIDGE Il CO..
No 4 S. Wharvc:, Alexandria, Va
WILLIAM +. CLYDE & CO.,
No II South Wharvcs, Phi!.!i.
HYDE & TYLER,
jc l-tf SO Water st.. Georgetown.
~e1s MERCHANTS LINE NEW lpkR
SsaGsG STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists OF the following first { ASS
outside steamers:
E. G. KNIGHT .. Capt ". ;; j"h;.:oo
JOHN GIBSON ............. Capt. ~. l.. Winter,
AND
VALLEY ClI1 S!!I. D'u":!
Willles 20 New York EVERY SATU!:o.t I
for this port, and returning will leave y l"H"n
dria EVERY THURSDAY, at II O'Clock.
For freight or passage apply 20
HOOE, WEDDERBURN u CO.,
Agents. No. Prince SIS,
Agents IN New York,
GEO. Is. MERRlCk,
eff l5j south street, Pior No. -.
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The ciosnest and best BOSTON ICE, in
quantities to suit purcha sers, can always be OBJ
tho Strand, between King and Prince streets, of
je l8-tf NJ. ELDRIDGE & co.
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AIDE VI ! O..
DOANOKE COLLEGE,


PR1VATE sGHhQoL FOX 'o'>'
Having settled in the vicinity Of MHr@1aa
Manassas Gap Railroad, will, with comp:
tent assistants take six girls TO eiuca'" win ~
daughters.
TERMS,
For Scholastic Year, commencing Sc.'.. !.
Enplish
French
LaIlN ''' '''
MuSlc on IlanO .''''''''
Payable one. half in advance.
Refer to: Tho friends and Associates H.
late Prof Lewis NJ. Colemsa, unlTer'tY "
Virginia.
r. c. Marshall, esq, Fauquier.
r. J. Amber, esq, Clifton Scho"., f""H."'
Major Thomas k. Foster
Albert Ashley, esq,
Rev. X. Nelson,
Rev. Mr.. Wyer,
John g. Lane, esq, RsppahsnnocI:
For further particulars, address
Mrs. LEWIS ". COLEii@I
Markham, Fauquier CO., Va, is l3-ls' e..
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~ FOR RENT-Tho STORE, No. 22O King
Ell street. Apply st l07 King street.
nov Ii COOK & CRElG HTON.
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= 7. ARY's ACADE NJ Y,

CT. MARY'S CADEMY,
~ North Fairfax street,
Alexandra, Virginia.
Conducted by the SISTERS OF THE No.
LY CROSS, will reopen Monday, September
9Th The course of instruction is most thor
ough in English, the Languages, Music. Sc.
TERMS:
Board & Tuition per annum, with Music. S220
" without Music. 1870
Languages, Drawing and Painting form extra
charges.
Day Pupils:
Senior Classes per quarter of ten Weeks..SlO w
Intermediate, " u
Junior, w
Primary, b W
For full particulars address
Sister NJ. LEOCADlA, Superior
lug l0-dGtWlm
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r AVN MOWERS.
JUST THE THING TO keep your LAWNS
n good order. Call and see them ut
A. T. SklNNER'S Warehouse,
nd >
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RIRS. KEITH will receive u limited number
WI of SMALL GIRLS for instruction, on
~, Scp:em Der l?ti. French and Music
will also DO taught. For particular: apply At
ILg c,r7n-on street aug 5-eo2m
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Ecst. SALE AND RENT.

n9s FOR RENT-The large and desirable
IL BRICK DWELLING, No. IS N. Fairfax
street Apply to WISE z CO.,
i, 7-eott No. 81 King street.
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E&WE =E:z::]E;Ea @5s@sE

A LEXh MnMI IA & WASHINGTON K. r.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-16

man presided. very large number of
reports OF committees, petitions and resou.
tons we're received and adopted, mainly
relating to slight modification and changes
oil discipline; also, one providing for an
Orphans Home 10 each conference, in
charge Of q Board of Trustees. Memorials
were received from the colored mem bers of
the Georgia and Tennessee Conferences, ex
pressing their devotion to the church South,
and hoping for continuation of the same
kindly relations heretofore existing. The
Committee on the removal of the Book Con-
cern to Louisville reported in favor of two
houses, one in Baltimore and the other at
St. Louis, which were referred to the proper
committee; also memorials establishing a
mission in the Empire of Brazil
To day being las, day, under rule adopted
on which petitions, memorials and resolu-
tions will be received for reference, an i'm
mense number are being presented.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-16

The Rev. Charles B. Smyth, OF BLACK
Crook" notoriety and "Gin and milk" re-
nowu, preached his farewell sermon in New
York today. and brings to a close the last
act IN the new spirit ual burlesque. On the
sunday in which the reverend gentleman
immorsaiized the new beverage he preached
sermon upon adultery and its punishment,
and his discourse was noticeable only for the
spirit OF harshuess it breathed upon all
ofienders During that week, he was cen.
sured by the preabytery, and, on the follow
ing Sunday, he preached charity to all men
To day he takes an afectiona,e farewell oI
h" hock' and, taking up his "Blacl
Crook, sets out in search of "passurel
new"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-16

The Feniaps are holding q council IN New
York, and, in order to keep their purposes
secret, they proclaim to the world that "the
Generals" will leave to day for the North.
and "ths blow" will be struck next week.
1t is to be hoped so-if at all. Never
WAS there q cause before where there was 80
much blow and 40 few blows,
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RATES OF ADVERTISING,

For each square, or tine sps.e oe-sti,d r., f.l
line. OF solid nonpsreil. one Dollar tcr ,,rh in
eertinn-
Special Notir.s, 20 cent. Per lire. Wb.r
serted months er more. so per cent ,hnr.r.,u-
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paILr asp wEEKLV.-A discount Of ~ Yer
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-16
Gold LA 5.8.
Stoohs and Money.

Stooas and Money.
rsIesraphsd TO the ARsus.
Nav YoRK, May l6.
Money-Easy at 4d5 per cent call. All
the markets at the Stock Exchange were unset
tied by the conflicting reports from Washington
relative to the action of the House Committee on
the Banking and Currency bill.
Gold-Closed on weak on Washington reports
at $l.I4s.
9sc.
Governments-Firm.
Coupops-o'. of 81, LIZ; 5-2O's, '62, l.I2s
"a, Liz; 'S5, l.lls; new, l.l4e; o7, ll4i; '6S
l.I4a; lo-4O's, l,0s4.
stocks-strong.
Currency sixes-Ll24.
Railways unsettled and lower, closing weak NJ
the lowest point of the day. The features were
L. g., o. 4 NJ, N. W, Wabash, ST. Paul, Rock
Island and New \ ork Central. The closing prices
were:
Western Union Telegraph, S2i.
U. s. Express, AL.
Pacific Mail, 40A.
Y. Central-lOo4.
Erie-23i.
Northwestern-79. Preferred 96g.
Rock Island, l.20.
ST. Paul, Got. Preferred s0s.
Toledo 4 Wabash, 564. Preferred 73.
Fort Wayne, eat.
Liverpool M arket.
Telegraphed to the Argus.
l. vERPooI, April 10.
ur-Unchanged.
Wheat-White 90 Id; red western 7s Cd; winter
SIS 6dass I'd.
Corn-30s Cd.
Pork-q7s.
Beef-l06s.
Lard-Firm at 6Ss Cd.
BaooH-5Tssd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-16

The Loretses of Paris have adopted mod
est simplicity of attire in order to distinguish
themselves from the parvenues of the EN-
pire. We may, therefore, expect soon to
notice decided improvement in the fash
tons of good society in America.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-16

a lady in Chichester endesvored to choke
her husband while he was asleep the other
night, by deliberately twisting q piece OF
cotton into rope, tying one end to the bed
post, taking half hitch around his neck,
and pulling her hardest. The defence in
this instance is not insanity but somnambu-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-05-16

Two freight trains coliided on the Chica-
30, Rock Island and Pacific railroad near,
Grinne!l, Friday, killings brakeman named
James Wyatt, and throwing three cars from
the track.