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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-10
Misteltaiteolts.
Captain Shufeldt's Report on the Isthmus
Ship Canal. &t

The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press writes .S3s 1sEUaea -
Captain Shufeldt, who recently returned
from the survey of the Tehuantepec route
ior an interoceanic canal, left here this
evening, in company with a corps of ofii-
clals who assisted him, for Stamford, Con-
neeticut, where they will devote their en-
tire time to the completion of an elaborate
report of the surveys make on the expedi-
ton.
The report, which, it is expected, will
be completed by the 1st Of August next.
making volume of about three hundred
pages, will include subjects upon the prac-
lleability OF the route, the geological char
acter ol the country, its material resour-
ces ior the construction OF the work, es-
pecially as it relates to wood and stone the
natural history of the country, climatology
and the ability of the natives to perform
the manual labor required in the construc-
ton of the canal. Gad na,.
Captain Shufeldt says that the entire
length of the canal will not exceed 10O
miles, with a feeder of not less than 80
miles. He thoroughly surveyed on the
Gulf side the rivers Coatzacoaleo and
Chicapa, and the lagoons and harbors of
Salina Cruz on the Pacific side. The great
est elevation will not exceed 800 feet, with
20 locks on either side of the level, for the
construction of which there is plenty of
stone in the country. The. depth of the
canal, according to the plan proposed,
will be about 20 feet, the width varying
from 200 to 10 feet, and the rongh esti-
mate of its entire cost will be about $780,
100000. Since the return of Captain Shu-
leldt he has called upon the President sew
eral times, and has had extended conver-
sations with him concerning the practical
billty of the route surveyed.
The Executive takes an active interest
in the project, and he is satisfied that the
Darien survey is impracticable, and if, as
there is now no doubt, thorough cut
canal must be abandoned, the route just
surveyed by Captain Shufeldt is, in the
opinion of the President, the best for
lock canal. 1t has. however, been sug
gested that before this route could be
made available treaty rights between
Mexico and the United States must be
agreed upon SO as to secure this country
from any foreign invention, to provide
protection for our people as well as their
property, and to allow American ships of
war to pass through the canal in time of
war.
Captain Shufeldt reports that the people
living in this part of Mexico are deeper in
barbarsm than they were fifteen years ago
and that without the presence of American
troops to guard the work as it progresses,
there would be no security for the amount
invested. He believes it should be essen
TALLY an American enterprise rather to
promote commerce between the north
western and Pacific coasts states than as
an international scheme. Upon the COM
pletion of Captain Shufeldt's report an ex-
pedition will be fitted out under his COM
mand to survey the Nicaragua route
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-10
The Early Home Of John A. Andrew.

\ correspondent of the Salem Gazette
says that the modest farmhouse which was
the birthplace of Governor Andrew and
his home until early manhood, is still
standing without material change except
the touches of time and the wear Of pass
ing years. The writer gives the follow
ing description of the place and its sur
roundings:
The town of Windham, Maine, was
originally owned by residents of Essex
county-mainly of Salem-and took the
name of New Marblehead. In its appear
ance it bore little resemblance to the bold,
rocky headland which was its namesake
and which became its parent. 1t included
extensive pine-covered plains of sandy
soil as totally useless for all pursoses of
husbandry rs an equal extent of the un-
productive sea. The central and western
portions of the town, however, along the
Presumpscot and Pleasant rivers, had
gently undulating surface and must have
been very attractive when covered with
the original forests of oak and other de-
cduous trees. Among the early settlers
of the town came the father of John a.
Andrew, who cleared q farm upon the
banks of the Presumpscot at Little Falls,
some ten miles from Portland. In con
nection with his farm, he opened store
at the village, which was built by lum-
berng operation ut the falls, and seems to
have been an active and successful bust
ness man. The village, with the decline
of the lumber trade, has sunk into decay
which painfully characterizes so many
hamlets of this State. But the village
does not concern us, Tor the early home
of Governor Andrew was the farmhouse,
low rooted, of one story, and having
about it nothing to attract special notice.
lime has given its unpainted walls a deep
brown color; but we may well suppose
that otherwise, in external appearance, it
remains very nearly the same as the Gov
ernor was wont fondly to remember it. |
suspecs, from the size and fashion of the
house that it had but one large chimney
IN the center. Now there are two, one at
either end, and this change, if ever made,
may have occasioned some change in the
position of the windows Father than this
there appears no Indication OF change.
| The house stands on rising ground lew
rods from the Windham station, on the
Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad. It's el
| eVated site gives IL wide prospect.
Fronting the northwest, ii looks of TO the
White Mountains in the distance. In its
more immediate noighborhood the country
is very open, and broad fields lie about
on every side Just the surroundings
calculated to develop the clear-sighted
statesman and large-hearted man who
grew up there. A short time since, while
waiting for the train at this station,
strolled about the premises for few
minutes. The fence which once enclosed
the small yard in front of the house, has
been removed, and the cattle now feed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-10

I Is issued every morning, except Sundays.
Contains the latest news by telegraph and mail,
gives reports of the Markets, and has carefully pre-
h red political and local articles, and generous
amount of farming, home and miscellaneous read.
I,ng with full compilation of State news
Terms, 81 per annuml in ddrrRcei s. il payment
4 s not made within the year. Single copies cents,
TO be had at the bookstores and at this Office.
/, Advertisements one inch in length, three in.
.cruons less sl.G5; 2j cts. for every subsequent
Insertion. Longer advertisements, or those inserted
any considerable length oi time, VIII be inserted
1t favorable terms to the advertiser.
ID Special Notices - per cent. additional.
+ Amusement Notices. - per square per wc.k.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-10

ROAS'TS AND STEA AMSEOlSTERS.
HEATS FLAT IRONS.
1T Is SIMPLE AND NEAT,l
occupies but small space upon kitchen or din
ing room table; it is always ready for use, requir
ing only a match for kindling, and may be instant.
ly eNtingushed, when no longer required, thus
saving the expense of u constant fire.
THE HEAT CAN BE REGULATED
with the greatest nicely and is not subject to those
variations to which other fires are liable. This
will be appreciated by the laundress or the lady
who does her own preserving.
THE STOVE OPERATES
without the least smoke or unpleasant odor and
makes neither dust nor dirt to soil the furniture,
nor ashes to be carried out BY its use three-quar-
HOUR.
FAMILIES OF ANY SIZE MAY DO
THEIR ENTIRE COOKING
with this stove, it being simply necessary to in
crease the number of lamps CORES pond with the
increase in the quantity and variety to be cooked.
FOR STUDENTS OR OTHERS KEEPING
BACHELORS HALL,
or for any who desire to effect economy in the
houshod 1t Is invaluable, as the great saving in
fuel which effects soon defrays its whole cost.
SEAMsTRESSES AND DRESSMAKERs WILL
FIND III A GREAT CONVENIENCE,
as it enables them to heat fiat irons at small ex.
pense, the perfect regularity and constancy of its
heat making it particularly efficient for this pur
pose.
AS \ SUMNER COOKING STOVE 1T Is UN.
EQUALED,
as it does not heat the house, and NAV even be
placed out OF doors if required. FOR THIS SEA.
son 1T Is INVALUABLE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-06-10

MANHOOD: HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED
vi just published by DIR. LEWIS. 256 pages.
Third Edition. THE MEDICAL COMPANION
AND GUIDE TO HEALTH, ON the radical cure OF
spermatorrhGa or Seminal Weakness, Inyolun-
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ETC., and the Venerea and Syphlitic Maladies with
plain and clear directions for the speedy cure OF
Secondary symptoms, Gonorrhea, elects, Stric.
lures, and all diseases of the skin, such as Scurvy
Scroiula, Ulcers, Boils, Blotches and Pimples on
the face and body, Consumption Epilepsy and
Fits, induced by self.indulgence or sexual eXtraya
gance.
The celebrated author, in this admirable Treat
ise, clearly demonstrates, from forty years sue
csssful practice that the alarming consequence OF
sell.abuse may be radically cured pointing out a
mode OF cure at once simple, certain and effectual
by means of which every sufferer, matter what
his condition may be, can be effectually cured,
cheaply, privately, and radically.
a5-This book should be in the hands of every
youth and every man in the land.
cents. Address DIR. LEWIS, No. Beach Street,
New York. jan25-w6m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25
THE GERMAN FAIR.

On the corner Of Deer and Rock Island
streets our German fellow citizens have now
in operation school where ell rudimentary
branches are taught both in the German
aud English languages. Two competent
teachers are employed, and 1l5 pupils are
IN attendance. A large portion of these latter
are Of American psrentsge. Innumerable
applications have been made Of late, but it
is now necessary to deny admission to any
more scholars on account of the lack of
Accommodations. The present building was
erected during the season, and WAS expect
ed to meet the wants Of the school, but as
the number of pupils have 80 largely in
creased, it is only adequate for the present
number. It will probably be enlarged at
some future day.
The school originated in the Turner
Society. The design Is to furnish instruc
ton without ENGRAVING into the minds of the
children any of the sectarian views and
prejudices Of the sge-to build up purely
educational institution. The Turner's,
with the aid Of some Of our liberal minded
citizens, erected the building at cost Of
81, 800 of which amount they are still in.
debted some $l,700. The German ladies
of Rock Island have therefore determined to
come to their assistance, aud with this aim in
view, will hold fair at Turner Hall on the
evenings of Dece Der 5sh, 9th, and 7th A
multitude of fancy articles will be displayed
for sale, and will be given away by lottery
A thousand fair hsrds are now busy pre-
Daring them. Our citizens are all invited
to encourage 80 worthy an enterprise. Those
who believe in introi ucing sectsrianism in
schools, need not hold back on that account
IL is quite natural for US all to differ some.
what on such minor matters. 1t is for the
interest Of Rock Island to have q good
school where pure German can be taught
by masters native to that tongue, and q
little liberslisy at this time will bear q
bountiful harvest. The last evening will
close with grand ball, to which all are
invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25

A STRASGER's IDEA OF Our CIrY.-In
the Iowa State Register, the leading paper
of Des Moines and Central Iowa, we find a
long and interesting communication in re-
gard TO Rock Island and vicinity, from
which we make the following extracts:
A few moments later we crossed the long
est and grssdesI river in the world, aud
landed at the Harper House, than which 10
better can De found west Of the Allegheny
Ben Harper, enterprisiDg man that he ID,
deserves the gratitude OF the whole travelling
world for building and running this hotel.
Mr.. Harper COM nenced life q poor man
labored by days work for livelihood to-
dav he counts lis honest and honorable
made dollars not by thousands by hundreds
OF thousands. What is better, fortune has
not spoiled him. He is q plain, frank, genial
open hesrted, open-puTsed man, who. by
deeds and actions, shows TO the world thai
he knows money does not make the man.
Seated at my window | can take in the
whole of this beautiful Island at a glance.
Far away the msAnderings OF the river can
be traced by the skirtiDg timber and the
faint green swlrd-coyered sides Of the bluff.
Close ut hand stands a govern ment building
with tower and clock whose gilt hand nov
indicate eleven. II is with deep regret that
| learn this building is to be torn down IN.
I'll not one stone shall be left on top Of
another, for the reason that it does moi
stand in the right place. Other government
buildings are in process OF erection, and
one which is called fre-proof (?) is nov
finished. 1t only covers an area of five
asres
This is emphAticAlly Q Manufacturing
town. Here are celebrated agricultural i'm
plement manufactures which sunk 81 900
q year for the frat few yssrs Of their exist
ence. Nov the stockholders divide $780,
900 OF profits annually. When | was last
here / Was shown through the Glass Works
BY Mr.. Warner. The men we're blowing Al
x66 inch glass to fill IN order for car load
for Colorado Territory. never saw pretiier
glass than they we're making here out Of
Minnesota sand. Additional buildings are
to be erected for the purpose Of putting in q
greater number Of pots.
A street railway connects Rock Island
with Moline, three miles distant, and not
only connects but pays, at the rate of rs
per cent PEI anDum net profits ! have said
nothing of Davenport, because every body
knows that il is one Of the finest cities in
Iowa, and that is honor enough for any
place.
SO for as can see there seems to be no
strife between the two Sides. On the CON
srary, there appears to be perfect harmony
among the people The steam ferry ia
crowded daily with citizens of all sues.
rank and sexes, seemingly as much for the
pleasure Of social intercourse as for busi
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25
BUSINESS AFFAIRS AT CHICAGO.

Chicago is getting on her feet with q rspi-
dity that is the admiration of the world.
She is reaching out for her lost dominion
With an energy and q tenscity Of purpose
that ensures success. Her money kings are
resuming their sceptres, and Der merchsu,
princes are once more in the field with re-
doubled influence aud power. Many thous-
and important improvements are under way
At No. $50, Wabash Avenue, q splendid
new brick structure is rising, and will be
completed and ready tor occupancy by the
6rst )f Dece mber 1t will be built in the
most substantial manner, and furnished
throughout in 3 style worthy frat class
commercial establishment of the Queen
City. All the furnishings will be elaborate
and highly finished. The builders are men
not unknown to mercantile fame-Messrs.
f. q L, Fsxon d Co. who are nov doing
business 81 No 654, on the same avenue. IL is
almost unnecessary to tell our readers that
they are wholesale and retail dealers in
paper hAugings, shades, decorations, &c
They have been liberal patrons OF The
art topographic. and are consequently
known thruRh most portions of the North
west, To say nothing of the many othe,
agencies Of trade in this wide-awake and
en;erPrising age. OF course they suffered
more or less by the FIRE, bat they sre all
right nov, and ready for no era of orders.
Our merchants should axe advantage of the
opportunities they now offer for bargains
they will be found honorable aud upr,g ht
men to deal with
The lovers Of music pIli be glad to
learn that ". ". Kim bail, formerly located
at No 90 Washington street, (Opera House
uas re-estsb!ished himself at No. 6lO Mich
igsn Avenue, and resumed business again,
fully prepared to till all orders with aocus-
toned promptness. He is dealing largely
in the celebrated Hsllet, Davis & Cos.
Pianos, and Smiths American Organs.
Where nAn purchases an instrument for
seldom makes such an investmeDt,snd when
he does. he very naturally wants to secure
the worth of bis money. Not being g Judge
in such matters, be is exceedingly liable to
be i'm posed upon and defrauded, consequent
ly he should be certain he is doing business
with the right kind of men. He should
know that his instrument comes from q
sound and responsible establishment. In
this respect, he can possibly do no better
than to purchase either of ". W. Kimbsli,
or Of q music dealer who transacts directly
with that gentleman. 10 this way be may
feel perfectly assured. Mr. KimbAll enjoys
a business reputation which he could not
not afford to nure for small profit, even
If he we're disposed to. BE will always be
found correct and reliable in ell his opera
tlons.
The National Elgin Watch Company are
famous all over the United States for the
superior excellence OF their time pieces. 1t
Is needless to sHy anything on this score.
They are fast driving oil foreign articles out
Of the markets of the West. This is sufficient
by way of Recommendation. The Company 8
office is now on the southwest corner of
Washington and Green streets with branch
at No. 1891 abssh Avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25

A BENEFIT BANQUET.-The numerous
friends aud patrons Of Mrs. Kate Atkins, OF
Davenport, gave her regular benefit lss'
evening, in recognition of her enterprie il
enlarging her dining rooms, and in painting
and ornamenting them at great expense
She can now improvise at the shortest
notice, the best "set out to be had 10 Dsv-
enpors, and as she has catered TO the appe-
tites of good ivers over there for the last
df'een years, she is certainly worthy of the
most unlimited recommendation. When
any Of our Rock Island readers find them
selves over there 1T about dinner time, they
should give her luxuriSnt table a trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25

PURE VINEGAR. Where do our whole
sale grocers get their vinegar from? This
is . question their customers are all inter
ested in. The best to be obtained suy.
whers, is to be had of Frederick Weigle,
proprietor Of the Excelsior Vinegar Works,
Nos. ls9 and l9l South Canal street, Chi
csgo. His pure cider, white wine, and
double and triple vinegar are renowned
throughout the Northwest. Use no other
kind. In forwarding orders, our zrocers
will receive the prompsest attention. See
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25
sTHAMBHxPS.

New York Cork and Liverpool. New full
powered steamships, ths siI largest in the world
ooEANIC. ANTARTIC, REPUBLIC.
ATLANTIC, BALTIC, ADRIATtO.
5000 tons burden-s, 900 b. p. each.
Sailing from New York on Saturdays, from
Liverpool on ThursdAys, calling ct Cork Hsf-
Dor each way.
: From the white Star Dock, PAvobnia Ferry,
Jersey CITY.
Passenger accommodations for all olassst) IN
rivaled, combining safety, speed and comfort.
Saloons, stato-roOms, smoking room aud bath
EoomS in midShip section, where least motion is
felt.
Surgeons and stsuArdsssss accompany these
steamers
RGteI Saloon, $50 10 gold. Storage $50 in
currency. Those Wishing to send for friends
fro N the old country can now obtain Storage,
prepaid certificates. S23, currency. PAsssn ers
booked 10 or fro ell partS Of America, Paris
Hamburg, Norwsy. Sweden, India, AustrAliA, sc
Excursion tickets granted ct lowest rates.
Drafts from IL upward.
Ror information apply at the oompsny's Office
No. 10 Broadway, New York. ]. H. SPARKS,
Agent. Oct27 ddw4m
WV. JARVIS, Agent st Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25

WHAT The PEoPLE SAYll!-"Durno's
CNtarrh Snuff cured my nervous headache
10 two minutes" IL, cured my sore eyes
10 few days 1T opened closed chess,
that had troubled me for years first
pinch" ut removed 8 mass Of accum4la,-
ed matter from NY head, that had made me
deaf for years, aud | oan hear perfectly"
at entirely relieved me of bronchitis, and
a hacking cough 10 a few weeks" Two
pinches taken at bedtime cured me OF
cold, such as had laid me up FOR weeks
Try it. do not promise you that you will
not sneeze, bat tina, you riH enjoy a good
sReeze and be refreshed and become as goJd
asnew"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25

tbs SABBATH SCHOOL CONVENTION. On
Monday evening next the Rock Island Sab
bath School Associate will hold it's
twelfth annual meeting at the Methodist
church in this city, which will be continued
on Tuesday evening. The exercises on
Monday evening will be rendered more than
usually interesting by choir Of 6tty Of the
best singers in the city. The programme
will be about as follows: Devotion will be
conducted by Rev. H. A. Newell. Rev. Il.
Barnes and Hon. J. B. Hewley vii. then
deliver addresses as to the best mode OF
securing q greater reverence for the Blole IN
our Sabbath Schools. Rev. J. s. Mabie
and Il. o. SleiVht will follow on the subject
of how converted children can best be
watched over and trained in the Sabbath
Schools. The evening exercises will be
closed by prayer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25
SCRAPS.

The Baptist turkey supper cleared $40.
Muscstine boasts Of splendid sleghiug.
Rev. c. c. Knowlton will preach to-mor
row.
Velvet jackets without sleeves are now IN
style.
Go to Livingston & Co.'S for Jour hats
and caps.
The river closed at Pr Byron night
before last
keithsburg is soon to have big musical
convention.
The river rs gorged with ice at the Mus
cstIhe "towhead
The receipts at St. Msry's Fair, Daven-
port, are about $500 an evening.
Long ribbon sashes with large bows and
loops are coming into fashion again.
Dimock, Gould d Co., at Moline, are
making importsn, repairs at their factory.
The new National Bank daily expects
SIC, 900 in new greenbscks, and big safe.
Prominen, Davenport capitalists have
sunk SlOO, 0UO dollars within The last few
years.
Fashion says tue girls must wear gros
grain neck ribbons on the street TIL further
orders
The Bill Henderson was engaged yester-
day in trying to drag the Savanna off the
bar at Drury's Landing.
The Rock River Farmer, published at
Dixon, is equal to any eastern AGRICULTURAL
publication, and our Rock Island county
farmers should take it.
When the Andy johnson sunk, abe was
heavily loaded with freight and passengers
The water rose over the main deck. The
clerk went to Hannibal for assistance, in a
skif.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-11-25

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impotsnce and imbecility, find a sovereign
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thousands of cases. Price, S. per package Of
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