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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

A band ofnegross. mum boring some 3 900
calling themselves the boys in blue" OF
the District of Columbia, have decided to
give welcome to Congress, expressly
declaring 10 their addresses the
exclusion of the democratic members
Forney is going to welcome the Vice
President, and another colored man the
speaker and memb bers of the House.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

Sixth annual list of Dscem Der" steam
boat excursion at St. Paul, Tuesday fore.
noon, was an immense success. The three
decks OF the fine steamer Addie johnson
were crowded with people. The ne. receipts
were over 900, and will be divided be-
tween the two orphan asyiums. The weather
was warm and delightful, with no ice or
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

Armstrong has bought out the Keithsburg
Observer office for 5000, aud will remove the
press and material to Morning Sun where
he will commence the publication of the
Free Press the lst of January next, which
will make the fourth paper in Louisa county,
Iowa, all radical.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

According to the Boston NeWs they have
in that illus,rious to wn sacred ram shops
where Communion Wine is made specially,
to be drunk by the glass or gallon" We
suppose this is modern improvement. IL
i. considered temperance dodge?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

The whites arrened a. Doualdsonville,
Louisiana. charged with the murder of Laws
and Schoubsrg, have been discharged, and
the principal witnesses (coloredl have been
arrested for perjury, and A. &. Smith,
pari.h Judge elect, for subornation of per-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
The St Paul Ponce, saws

Tne St Paul Pioneer says: Navigation
has been open eight months. During the
season there we're 80 steamers in the St.
Paul trade, with an aggregate tonnage Of
9,34l. The total arrivals have been 100.
The number of steamers licensed at st. Paul
was 66, with an aggregate hull tonnage of
- 2I2r
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
RATES Of ADVERTIslNe.

For each square, or the space occupied ty ten
iinse Of solid nonpareil, One Dollar for each in
sertion.
Special Notices, 20 cent. per line. When in.
serted months or more, so per cent shove re gu
lar advertising rates.
Oomnunications. articles inserted AMONG
reading matter, Is cents per line.
DAiIY AxD WkEELY.-A discount of % per
cent. viii be made from the Weekly rstes, cn
yearly and half yesT'y contracts. when the came
matter is inserted in both Daily and " eekly.
Double Columns will be charged IS per cent
additional.
For IL transient Advertisements advance pay
ment is required.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
Chancery Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND CoUpyY.

bIN TE UF ILLINUIS, -
Rock ISLAND CoUsrY.
To the January Term, A. D., 1871, Of the Circuit
Court of said County.
John Roath. complainant, W. Albert Marcsllus
and Marvin Rich, defendspts.
To the above nsmed defendants: Take No
tics that . suit, the parties wherstO, complain
spt and defendants, are as above staied has
lately been begun and nov is pending in the
above entitled court; That eum nous thssein has
been issued sgainst you, returnable to said term
Of said court. to he begus end holden in the
Court Houfe. in the city Of Rock Island in said
county, On the asst Moneay in January next
SAMUEL p H0D0k6,
H GEsr, Clerk Of said Court.
Conplsinaat's Solicitor.
Dated Novsnbsr 3, 1870. AevS dvAv
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
c 0 N N { R CIAL.

Rock IsLAyD. Decem ber Z.
THIs Flour market is corrected st Warmers
Mills and the quotations are the ruling prices OF
the Rock island market.
WINTER WBRAr FLoU1-Wholssals.... .....$7 40
Retail. 800
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

EXeCB MeRG,N's sOHs'

Does its work quickly, easily. and with less
labor thai any other compound; el. sns win.
dows without water; removes stains tron wood,
marble and stone; cieaos and brig btebs knives
and table ware for general houee cls ssninK 10
unequalied polishes in, brass, iron copper
and rteeI; removes OIL. rust n dirt fr, m the
bsod which sosp viii not take Of, 80 Sold se
all Grocery, Drug and Eoiion flores.
wHOLESALE-xIl Washington street, Me-
YeEk; 70 0xfo:d s,xsst. London.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
WALL YA142.
Just Received |

Twenty thousand
rolls of Wall Paper,
New and Beautiful
Patterns, Elegant,
C h ap Window
Shades, Scotch and
American, b u If j
Gr N, and white
Hollands, Cords ,Tas-
sells, Fixtures, &c.
A fine assortment of
walnut, rosewood
and gilt, and gilt
mouldings. at
Walter. s. Gates.
xXBU2 AH0E.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
Gold Ill IA.
Stocks and Money.

Tslegraphsd 70 the Aasus.
EBv YoaK, December 8.
Money Market-Essy Mt 4@6 per cent.
Sterling Exchange-Nominal st sasss.
Gold-Olosed at $I.114.
overnments-Stsady.
Coupons-6's of 81, I.IIa: b-70's, 'B7,1.12l
"a, Liz; '66, l.12; new, lI0z; '67. l.10s;, '6s
l.102; lo-4o's, large l.062; small LOG.
Stocks steady.
II. Y. Central-92s.
rthwestern-S0a. Preferred 50.
Rock Island, Lila.
Pacific Mail, 433.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

OAle0RO 1404kOt.
fsisgrsphsd 70 the ARGus.
0sloAse, December Z.
Fiour--dull; almost unsaleabls.
Wheat-his her; olo'ing at o1.073 for No.
and SOFA s,ller last half.
Corn-Firmsr held at 622c for Ne 2.
OAts-steady 3s4e fe- No3.
Barley-dull; 7Sc for No.
Rye-quiet 6sa69c.
Pork-Quist; SIS IS for cash and options
Highwines-S34c.
0bieago live Stock.
Teegraphed to the ARGus.
UHIoH 6soox YARDs, Dee. z.
Hoes-fairly active st seas 80 for common
So 20aS6. 40 for extra.
Cattle Unchanged.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

Rov YOrk 06orkOt.
Tslsgraphsd to the AAsus.
Esv Yonx, Dec. 2.
Flour-Strong.
Whest-0Iosed strong and higher; 81 3ss
40.
Corn-Firm; 79as0c.
Oats Qsiet 60a62e.
Pork-$22.
Sugar-A's I2ac; hards 13s.
Cofee-Quiet; Rio 164A172o.
Lard-Dull.
Rys-Duil.
Barley-Dul.
Linaeed Oil S2aS4c.
Petroleum-234.
Whiskey-SSo.
Cotton-stoek 1910 bales closed dull st l5a
cents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

BON. GEORGE SNARSwOOD,
Justice of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania.
PuuAnEfPHIA June I, f60a
I have found bv experience that /" Hoonand's Co.
man Bitter r q very good tonic. relieving dyspepda
symptoms almost directly
GEORGE sHARswOOD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
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10 take anything else that he say 10 Inst = koo
pccause be maker larger profit on II These rene
H. viii be cent BY express any locality upon -
phcAtion to the
PRINCIPAL OFFICE,
AT THE GERMAN MEDICINE STORE.
No. ssr ARCH srR EET, PAIisSslpAss.
CHAS. II. EVANS, Proprietor:
formerly c. N. JACKSON = Col
Thne remedies are for -, By DruaxiGeA. 6boeenD'
- apd Medicine Dealers 6seeyvhsce.
VDo not lbqcse 70 eDunine We1 ~ 060 -
-. n oRoR - "a tAe eoenanA.
For ssis oy $50
O. s2NsER, Agent,
y AAv ~ 1osk IslAaA, nls
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

Liverpool 16arkst.
Tslsgraphed to the Argus.
vsaPooL, Dec. 2.
Flour--24s Cd.
Whest-Firp; new los; rscsipts for day
725 0t0 quarters
Cotton-Quist sA o2sps.
Cora-3ls I'd
Pork - lo7s lOd.
Bsef-1t6s.
Bacon-Advanosd.
Lard-Declined to 60.
e Tallow-43s I'D.
Brsadstu 6s-Unohaa esd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07
q any medicinal preparation !:

" my fneuIcIIA preparation
HON. GEORGE W. WOODWARD,
Chief Justice Of tie Supreme Court Of Penr.yivania
writes.
PHlLApkIfHIA, March 16 1851.
md Hoofsnd's Ge-nan BitieEs'' is . good tonic,
useful In dtseasee Of the digestive organs and Of yoa4
beneft in Of debility and of action
GEo W. WOODWARD.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-07

HON. WIN. 2 ROGERS,
Mayor Of the city Of BufAio, N. T
MAYaR's OFFICE. BUFFALO. June a. 1ooo
I have used ~ Hochands German Biiters and Tonic"
In my family during the past year and can P0oom.
mend them an exceeni tonic. imparting tone and
yiQur to the system. Their has been productive
oftecided,y bunefcial effects. WM +. ROGKRA
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13

The DAILY Republican establishment in
this city has been purchased by com.
pany of energetic and practical newspa-
per men, and that paper will be under
their management on and after Monday
next, when it will appear in new foIm,
and be published as cheap three penny
morning paper, Independent in politics
and everything.
Mr. j. B. Mccullough { well known as
the Mack of the Cincinnati Comaaes,-
cfaI }, who has for many years been con-
nected with the daily press ofCincinnati,
will be the editor-in. chief, and Mr.. Will
liam FL Schuyler, late business manager
of the EcenGng Post, will have charge OF
the business concerns of the paper. Mr..
Henry Reid, one of the ablest editorial
writers of Cincinnati, viii be one of the
editors.
Chicago is good field for cheap, spi.
cy morning paper, such as it is intended
to make the Republican, and we doubt
not the gentlemen who are about to en-
bark IN this enterprise will make sue
cess of it. They have both the necessary
capital and the requisite talcnts-ther
what's TO hinder p Chicago Journal
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13
A PROPHECY FULFILLED!

The London correspondent of the
Chicago Journal writes
Noticing reference to prediction
by an ancient French prophet, said to be
found in work by Chevalierde Chate.
lain, published some years ago, have
taken the trouble to consult it to-day
The particular prediction referred to is
in these words {" When the Second Empire
shall have been established at Paris, it
will last for eighteen years, less one
quarter; not single Gay longer" Mork
the singular fullfliment Louis Napoleon
claimed supreme power, though not yet
the title of Emperor, on the I'd day OF
December, 1862, and on the I'd day OF
September, 1870, exactly eighteen years
less one quarter, nota day longer" he
was prisoner of war, and his dynasty at
an end. This is one of the most remark.
able condolences on record, for the
prophecy has not been cooke up for the
occasion, but was printed in black and
Waite years ago
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13

We mentioned yesterday the termina-
ton of the strike of the ship-owners en-
gagged in the lumber trade. We are in.
formed that the strike ended in com.
promise, SATISFACTORY to all concerned ,an6
that it was the result more of loose way
of making contracts, than of any serious
difference between the contcnding par
ties.
1t seems that in the lumber trade, con.
tracts are made for the season at no fixed
rate. The general agreement has been
TO carry freight at the " current rates"
Consequently, the lowest price at which
vessel can be engaged, is regarded as
being the current rate. To this rule,
which, perhaps, has been taken adyant-
age of in some instances, the ship.owners
at last objected and the result was the es-
adjustment of fixed prices for the rest of
the season. 1t is probable that like ar
rangement, mutually satisfactory, to ship
pers and vessel-owners, will hereafter be
made every season. The business is i'm
mense, and a vast amount of money is in
vested in the vessel Alone Chicago Tri-
buae, Oct Sth.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13
gIIV BRSAL GLgTHRs WRIIGIR

Improved with Rcwells Patent Double Cog
wheels, and the Patent stop, ale now unquestion-
ably far superior to any apparatus for washing
clothes ever invented and will save their cosHt
twice a,ycar, by saving labor ard clothes Those
who have used them give testimony as follows ~
- We like our machine much; could pot be
persuaded to do without 1t, and with the aid of
Doty, we feeithat are masters Of the position =
--ReU. z. Scott, Bishop H. b. Church. oo6
"In the laundry of my house there is perpetual
thanksgiving on Mondays forthe invention. ''-Reg
Theodore L. CuyteT ~
.,Every week has given 1t a stronger hold upon
the affections of the Inmates OF the laundry IN
Y. Observer. ffoytr 79Fav nat IL e 80,
s.Iheartily commend il to econou,ists OF fin,
money, and contentment.''-- Req. DR. sBel1oscs ~
!" Friend Doty--Your last improvements your
Washing Machine is complete success. assure
you our Aechine,' after years use. is thought
more OF to-day than ever, and would not be parted
with underany circumstances. "-Soton Robinson.
The N. Y. Weekly Tribune, of Dec. is, 1869, in
answer to q correspondent gays Z 8 OF Washers,
there is none to be compared with Doty's'' II8a
PRICEs-A Fair oRer.
1.-THE merchants in your placewill not furnish
or send for the Machines, send the retail price
Washer $14, Extra Wringer SO, and wewill forward
either or both machines, free OF freight, to places
where no one is selling and so sure are we that
they will be liked, that we agree to refund the
money If any one wishes to return the machines
free of freight after months trial, according to
directions.
No husband father or brother should permit the
drudgery of washing with the hands, ffty4two
the garments, by Doty Clothes Washer, and a
Universal Wringer. Sold by dealers generally, to
whom liberal discounts are made. 16e a
R. q. BROWNING Gen. Agent. !
16w12 80 Cortlandt St. New York. 4
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13

A doctor was very much annoyed by
an old lady who always stopped him on
the street to tell him of her ailmenrs.
Once she met him when he was In a
great hurry.
All! see you are quite feeble said
the doctor. "Shut your eyes and show
me your tongue" She obeyed, and the
doctor moving off, left her standing there
in this ridiculous position, to che Infinite
amusement of all lockers on.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13
ASTONISHING DISCOVERIES IN
NEW MEXICO-ALTAR FIRES,
SKELETONS, ETC.
Correspondence of the New York Tribune.

Santa Fe, New Mexico, Aug. 23.-The
Colorado Canon, explored last year by
Major Powell, bids fair to be, rivaled by
other canons and mountains not hereto
fore known. Gov. Army, the indefatiga-
BILE special indians agent for this Territory
has lately returned from point north of
the San Juan country, reporting some of
the most marvellous discoveries that have
yet been made amid the great Sierra Ma
Dire Mountains. He reports that during
his tour to reach the Utah Indians at the
west of the San Juan river, his party
found the Canon de Chiefly. This was
explored for more than twenty miles.
They report canons whose walls tower
Eperpendicularly to, ana ltitude of from H.
600 to 1900, feet, the rock strata being
as perfect as if laid by the skilled hands
OF mason, and entirely symmetrical,
Among these canons were found desert
9ed ruins of ancient Aztec cities, many of
which bear the evidences of having been
populous, to the extent of many thous-
ands of inhabitants La one of these can
ons, the rocky walls of which rose not
less than 1000 feet from the base, anG5
whose SUBMITS on either hand, inclined
& to. each other, forming part of an ARCH
there were found, high up, heWn out Of
rocks, the ruins of Aztec towns of great
extent, now tenantless, desolate. In each
of these rocky eyrles there remained in q
state of good preservation, a house of
stone, twenty feet square, consisting of
one bare and gloomy room, and a slight
human skeleton. In the corner IF the
room were evidences that fire at some
time had been used. The only solution
of the enigma thus far ventured is, that
the solitary rooms were the altar places
OF the Aztec fires; that from some cause
the people at a remote period were con-
strained to abandon their homes, but
left one faithful sentinel in each instance
to keep alive tie fame that, according
to the Indian traditions of those regions,
was to light the way of Montezuma to his
people-theire hoped-for Messiah and
their. Eternal King.
IA close examination of many of the
ruins proved that the builder must have
been skilled in the manufacture and use
of edge tools. masonry, and other mechan-
ical arts. But who these people were,
whence they came. or whittier they are
gone, is now, probably, one of the mystic
ries to remain eternally unsolyed. Some
Of the ruins are reported to be stone
buildings seven or eight stories in height, |
being reached by ladders planted against
the walls. Round houses, twenty feet in
diameter, built in the most substantial
manner, of cut-stone, and plastered inside,
were also found in excellent preserya
ton. sMf Ia ,s@a = FE
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13

Southern Branch. E
The Lands now offered by this Company are
situated mainly within twenty miles on each side
Of the road, extending one hundred and seventy
miles along the NEOSHO VALLEY-the richest,
finest and most inviting valley for settlement in
the West.
One-third of the labor required at the East Ia
the culture of farms will insure here double the
amount of crops. For orchards. grape culture,
and small fruits in general, it is un euualled.
BUILDING MATERIAL AND FENCING of
every variety and in great abundance. !.
STOCK RAISING.-The rich native grasses OF
the prairies and bottoms, with the large area of
mild and open winters, ent upequalled adyan-
tages for the raising OF cattle, sheep and horses.
DAIRYING.-In such q country, with ranges
for stock unrestricted and pasture lmitless, the
production of butter and cheese must be profit.
able.
I FRUIT-GRoWING Is one of the specidIttes, as
demonstrated by the Gold Medal awarded to the
State of Kansas by the PENNSYLVANIA State Horti-
cultural Society, for "A COLLECTION FRUITS UN-
SURPASSED FOR SIZE, BEAUTY AND FLAVOR
THE CLIMATE AND HEALTH OF Kansas are
uneQualled. These, indeed. are among its chief
excellences, and are recommendations for settle
ment
| PRICES OF LAND.-From So to So per acre;
credit of ten (10) years time
| TERMS OF SALE.-0ne tenth down at time OF
purchase No payment the second year. one
tenth every year after until completion OF pay
TIE HEAD LAND OFFICE is located at JUNO
TON CITY. To all purchasers Of lands free 'scS
cts from this point are given over the road.
For further Information, address
ISAAC T. GOODNOW,
Land Commissioner,
,3m10 Neosho Falls, Kansas
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13

One of the latest instances of the folly
Of, a strike y as means of enforcing a
demand, was that of the vesselowners of
this port engaged in the lumber business.
They demanded certain rates Of freight
which shippers refused to pay, whereup
on the vessel owners " struck" and vehe-
mentlY protested they would let their
vessels rot before they would take less.
One hundred and forty vessels were,
therefore, tied up. These vessels repre-
sented an average value of $4,000 each,
or an aggregate capital OF $1,40o,O00.
They employed about 400 men, at aver
age wages, in addition to board, of I,75
per day. The strike lasted ten days, when
one owner gave up, and the others fol-
lowed suit. The strike has been an ex,
pensiye one. The interest on the capital
the wages Of the men, and the loss of one
twentieth of the season of navigation
will draw heavily from the profits of the
year The vessels have been compelled
to accept charters at shippers rates, and
will vainly seek, in their ten days of glo-
rious independence" compensation for
the pecuniary loss they have sustained
Chicago Tribune. FcEI
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13

An immense siege train, the largest ever
used, Is being transported to the German
army in front of Paris. Wonderful improve
ments have been made in the siege guns.
and some of those engines of destruction are
of such delicate construction that parts OF
them are being sent packed UP Ecarefully in
tissue paper.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13
DIVORCES.

Absolute Divorces legally obtained in New York
Indiana, Illinois and other States for persons from
any State or Country, legal everywhere deserticn,
drunkenness, non-support, etc.. sufficient eausos
no publicity; no charge until divorce obtaineN.
Advice free. Business established fifteen years.
Address. M HOUSE. Attorney,
6m40 No. Is Nassau st., New York City
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-10-13
or FIRST Pr EMIUM O. Z
w IMPROVED FAMlLYgVV
SEWING MACHINE

$12 so clear profit per day. SIS perweek &c
per month. made easy by any lady or gentlema
introducing this Genuine OLD Favorite WithiS
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inlz1roUements ever effected in any oue macbirs
The embodiment of xtreme simplicity. ef1iciens
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vicsd6le elegant and reliable Family SeqUinO ~
chine eUer Sf,Uented, gives perfect satisfaetiorh
whereve: introduced. Has received PRBnsUxs~
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by every family who have them in use. liz noieeg.2
makes tn strong and beautiful Elastic Lock Sfftc1
with wonderful rapidity and certainty. Sesos me-
thing needle aciU GothTOuGI. from tn fuest 70,
the thlckest fabric firm and neat with case ITses
is improved with new self.actng feed spring ten
ison fguider, and uses the adjustable Straiphs
Needle, perpendicular motion, with poverfnI IeYc-r
action. Possesses all the good qualities of the be n
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iree on RECEIPT OF stamp For certificates, sc. sea,
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practical sewing machine fox family use Iri1u1gg
A very strong and reliable machine, atalow price.
-StdAddrd, This wonderful sewing machine iEs
one of the ingenious pieces Of mechanism ever
Worth many tim es its cosx
70 any iamiiy;:--N r. wesESyI 1t Is quite new
machine with its many late AN sew7s
with astonishing ease, rapidly and neainess.-RS4
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r-d n FAMILY SEWING MACHINE CO.,
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-06-15
Ups and Downs of Life.

Mr. J Hart is creating great iurore
in a minstrel hall in New York by his
perfect deineations Of negro charao-
ter. He was once millionaire
When tho oil fever broke out in Penn.
sylvania, Mr.. Hart owned hundred
ucres of wild land near Tideoule, Pa,
worth about sixteen cents an acre.
lie was then running canalboat on
the Delaware and Hudson Canal. In
the fall of 1864, several immense
oil wells were discovered on Mr..
Hart's land Stock companies were
formed in which lie was a prominent
shareholder, and at one time he was
offered $500 900 for his interest. This
was refused. lie left the canal, built
a most magnificent private residence,
wore diamonds of almost fabulous
value, and seemed made of money.
AT one time he was a prominent can
didate for Congress, but failed to sc.
cure the nomination through the in.
ertness OF friend Fortunes wheel
suddenly turned backward. Mr.. Hart
was inveigled into more oil specula.
tions, and within three years was
without penny. He turned his at
tention to negro minstrelsy, aud is
said to be superior to either Dan Bry-
ant, IT, d. Rice, or Dan Emmett in his
delineations of negro minstrelsy. lie
speaks four different languages, and
has travelled through Europe and
Australia. He was once wrecked on
the Straits of Magellen, and spent
two months in destitution on the Isl
and Of Terra del Fuego, He is now
playing an engagement at salary of
800 week,