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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23
Ramie in the Prairie.

We copy this from the Planters Banner.
From appearances the ramie will find a
congenial soil in all of the Attakapas
prairies, and it will thrive here as it will
thrive in few other places. And as it has
no enemies like the cotton plant, and nc
diseases, and as there are no losses from
rotten seed, if the roots are taken up and
planted at once, as they ought to be, there
is no reason why the ramie may not take
the place of both cotton and sugar as staple
crops in this country
The smallest farmer may raise an acre OF
two of ramie, and portable machines and
presses may go from field to field, and
make up small crops on shares, exactly the
same as wheat is threshed in the field in
Western States.
Suppose one hundred thousand acres
were now cultivated in ramie in the At.
takapas prairies, yielding a ton to the acre.
That would be worth at least g, 500, 900.
And the expense Of machinery to put this
crop in marketable shape would be trifing
in comparison to the ponderous and ex-
pensive machinery on the large planta-
tons.
Nor does it require half the labor that
either the cotton or sugar crop requires.
After the stand is complete, plows and cul-
tiyatOrs and harrows do nearly all the
work in keeping the crop clean, a moving
machine puts it in order for the ram;e
machine and the press
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23
An AnecdOte of the Rev. MIR. May.

In early life he was settled over a small
parish in Brooklyn, Connecticut, and rode
in a one horse chaise about the country.
Having prepared days journey for an ex-
change, he was advised by neighbor not TO
go alone as footpads infested the road he
was to take. He needed not the advice,
and, when few miles out of the village, he
saw man jump over low fence out of
thick wood. He said to himself, Mine
enemy is upon me-" When he overlook the
man he stopped and said cheerily, Good
morning, my friend | have an empty seat,
will you not share it with mel" They had
long ride and long talk, Mr.. May giving
his passenger great deal of moral advice
by the way. As they neared the point of
Mr.. Mays destination he said: II am min
lister, and shall preach in the next village to-
morrow, and if you would like to hear me, |
am sure the friends who are expecting me
will entertain you.'
The man declined the invitation with ap-
parent confusion, and when they alighted
from the vehicle, said he would like to
speak with Mr. May apart few moments.
When alone, he grasped Mr. Mays hand,
looked him squarely in the face, and said:
81 must not part without confessing that
when sprang into the road intended to
blow your brains out, steal your horse and
carriage, your watch and coat, and escape"
20 yes" said Mr.. May, very pleasantly; II
knew that l was warned against foOtpads
on the road this morning, and felt sure YOU
were armed when asked you to ride with
me-" You are noble, brave Christian
man." said the robber, with great feeling;
your counsel to-day has sunk deep into my
heart, and | hereby promise you solemnly
that will lead henceforth temperate and
blameless life" The promise was kept.
There had been a correspondence between
them for more than thirty years when Mr..
May told us the story. No one but their
Maker knew their secret. The repentant
man prospered, and if he is living will but
add one more to the thousands who weep
for his benefactor to-day.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23
QuantreIl-is He Still Alive z
From the Lawrence kansas, Standard

IRON the Lawrence (kansas) Standard
A sort of mystery seems to overhang the
fate OF the famous guerilla chief, QuantreIl
1t has several times been reported that he
pe11shed near the close of the war, but
nothing definite and certain has ever been
stated. He has good reasons for concealing
his movements if living, and has heretofore
done So At different times, however, re-
ports have arisen and been spread abroad
TO the effect that he was not dead. and we
have good reasons for believing them TO be
true. Quantrell was seen in 1868 at the
White Pine silver Mines in Nevada. A pro-
mlnent citizen of this city, about two
months since, conversed with a resi-
dent of Fort Lyon, New Mexico, who
stated that in 1868 he met Quantrell at
the White Pine silver mines He was in
PRODUCED to him as Quantrell, and talked to
hlm OF his adventures during the war and
about the raid. Our informant vouches for
the reliability of the gentleman residing at
Fort Lyon, from whom he received the
statement given above. Its truth is con-
nrmed by another party, who was in this
Guy about six weeks ago, and who also
stated that he met Quantrell at the same
place some time during the same year.
1hese reports, coming from different quar-
tiers, confirm each other This information
comes from perfectly reliable sources, and
would seem to indicate that this noted
raider had survived the war, and is even
now somewhere on one of our Western Ter
ritories We simply give the facts as stated
to us, vouching for nothing but the reh-
ability of our intOrmants, one of whom con-
versed, not long since, with resident of
Fort Lyon, as we have stated. For +be
present we withhold Names althouob +bey
can be given if desired
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23

few nights since, at late hour, the
speaking tube at the office door of one OF
by some midnight wag to the following
effect, The doctor was in a sound sleep,
when he was partially awakened bv a hal
loo" through the tube, when the following
dialogue took place: "Well, what do yo1
want docs DR.. Jones live here 2" Yes.
what do you want 2" care you DR.. Jones y
es DR. Simon JonesW Yes, yes
what DO you want?" "Why. how long
have you lived here Z" "Some twentS
years, whyW "Whya Why don't YOU
move I" ''If you'll stay there about ten
seconds more you'll find I am moving p and
ne bounced out of bed, but the patient was
heard knowing" down the street at a rate
that defed pursuit.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23
lieu, Orleans Republican.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS
JFor the Sunday Republican.
THE LOCK OF GRAY.
BY THE LATE ASA HARTz."

The following poem, by Mr.. MeKnig
written some years ago, has never Def
been published.-[ED. REP.]
sit alone!
The curtain of night is DER the earth,
And my weary soul now feels the dearth
OF pleasure gone.
In my silent room
Alone with my thoughts-I sit and feel
softened sadness DER me steal
A gentle gloom.
Dear souvenir
While sadly / sit and muse on thee,
I'll spend the hour in converse free
OF thee-with her.
Oh loved one true
As I gaze on this silken braid of white,
Tell me, did grief thy Young life blight
To change the hue
Did'st fondly love!
And were thy heart hopes dash'd away
Ere dawned the Joyous looked for day
Thy faith to provei
Did not this tress-
When fever flushed thy throbbing brow
With color darker then than now
Thy pillow press
Emblem of years.
| care not what hath changed thy hue,
If she upon whose brow it grew
Be keptf from tears.
Gently, oh, Time,
Deal thou with her Creep softly years
Soft flow the stream which gently bears
Her spirit home-to breath the airs
OF heavens cline.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23
The Political Effect.

Everybody seems to be quite as anxious
to know what effect late events in this city
will have upon partisan politics as they are
solicitous about personal liberty. law and
order, or religious liberation. 1t is well
known that on Tuesday, after the promul
cation of Kelso's order, the Republicans
were supremacy happy. If an election
could have been held, beginning at four
Tuesday afternoon and closing at nine that
evening, or before any announcement of
Governor Hotfman's proclamation, the Re-
publicans would have swept the State by
fifty thousand majority Nothing has been
seen like it since the early DAYS of the war.
and none of us have forgotten how the
State went then. But the next morning
the Governors proclamation checked the
tide, and turned what was before a Bull
Run disaster into an orderly retreat. That
he recovered the ground lost-mind this is
all in the spirit of practical political calcu-
lation from an independent stand point-no
one who knows anything about the matter
for moment believes. The Democracy
have suffered severe blow, and a blow
which, this year, it is not probable they can
wholly recover from. Hoffman has saved
the State, but there will be falling off on
the popular vote, and the Legislature will
more than likely be Republican.
1t is most fortunate for Tammany that
this is not a presidential year. If it were,
they would not have any more left than in.
1864 The only way to save the Legislature
this year, and go into the fight with pres
tige next, is to come right up to the mark
ON the Governors proclamation, indorse it
to the extreme, and declare in the most en-
phatic terms that, on the twelfth of July,
1872, every Orangeman in the city can
parade from the Battery to Kings Bridge
without peril to a hair of his head. This
may be a bitter pill for the city Democracy,
but it is the only way to save the country.
Ii there is any wavering now, and any
trouble next July, Grant sweeps the coun-
try as Lincoln did in 1864. The troubles of
this year were all determined upon last
July. If they had been nipped then with
firm hand the humiliation of this year would
have been spared. Now is the time TO save
the Democracy for 1872. VIII they see it!
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23

George Whitefeld was once preaching to
a seafaring audience in New York, when,
suddenly assuming a nautical air and man
ner that were irresistible, he broke in with:
well, my boys, we have clear sky, and
are making fine Roadway over a smooth
sea, before light breeze, and we shall soon
lose sight of land. But what means this
sudden lowering of the heavens, and that
dark cloud arising from beneath the west
ern horizon! Hark Don't you hear the
distant thunder Don't you see those
flashes of lightning! There is storm
gathering Every man to his duty How
tn the waves rise and dash against the ship
masts are gone the ship is on her beam
ends What next 2" This appeal instantly
brought the sailors to their feet with a
shout: " The longboat-take to the long
boat -
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23

Twenty years ago Boston tailor retired
from business on account of falling health
For few years past he had suffered much
from dizziness. A short time ago a surgeon
discovered and extracted from his BODY a
common sized needle, with double thread
four inches in length attached. AS he had
used no needle of the kind for twenty years,
the surgeon supposed he must have swal-
lowed 1t anterior to that period, and is of
and thread through the system caused the
dizziness. Since the operation the patient
feels greatly relieved and is impro wing in
health
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-07-23
The New York Commercial saws.

General Butler is thankful to his friends
who would thrust gubernatorial honors
upon him, and concludes to accept. We
regret his decision, because we think he
can i'll be spared from the post he now so
creditably fills. He is, take him all in all.
the ablest member of the House. and
should maintain his position if only as the
spirited provoker of those intellectual riots.
without which the proc eedings of Congress-
would be stale and fiat indeed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
Use Renne's Pain Killing
M AaxC OIL.
"It Works like O Charm"

hEADER-
Renne'B Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Headache.
Renns's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Toothsshe.
Asnne q Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Nearal & n.
Renns killing Magic OIL cures Cholera.
Renne's Psin-kIU ny Magic Oil cu-es RhSumat, N
Repn met p. ar Hing Magic Oh cures LNmeuess.
Rsnne' Pain Hing Magic 0I.caresSkIr Disease
Some foiks seem TO be Proud Of telling ho0
flame their shoulders of my criok IN the
b~ek Il have got the sciEiiea'- and de-
light in Dragging that nothing can cure me .
but when We get suca awful folks 20 use EeB-
mes Pain-Kllliug Magic Oil, faithfully; we
not only cure their lsmsness sud charm away
their pa ms but we actually take all that Kind Of
"brsg cat Of them End they frankly own up,
and say it works like = charm
sEH- Sold by all Druggists. Merchants 4 6receri
II is put up in three sises, ana called Trial
Size" Medism Size" and Large Family Size
bottles. WM. RENNS& SONS,
Sole Propriotors and Manufacturers,
Je6-dkweowIy Pitts8eld Mass.
Sold Wholesale and Retail ~ John Bsrgs-
4 ton, Druggist. Rock IslAud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
BATCHELOR's HAIR DYE.

This superb Hair Dy is the 6est in the 'oorIa
perfectly harmless, RELATE and instantaneous:
40 disappointment; no ridiculous tints or dis-
agreeable odor. The genuine Wm. A. Batehe-
lor's Hair Dye produces IMMEDIATEIY splen-
did Black or Natural Brown, leaves the hair
clean, scft, beautiful; does not contain psrti-
Gle of lead or any injurious compound. Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, Is Bond street, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04

western editor says, IF the party who
plays the eccordeon in this vicinity at night
" / ,nly change his tune occasionally, or sIt
where We can scali him when the engine
b as steam on, he will hear of something tc
his advantage"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04

Alexis, doubtless, looks upon our Amer
lean girls as perfect little ducks in their
way. Nibbles says that, nevertheless, he'll
bet ten to one the Grand Duke perfers hi
own sweet Muscovies ct home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04

CHICAGO has at last guessed at . possible
use for water. A newspapsr writer there
suggests that in order to avoid another con
fagration houses be built with hollow walls
10 be kept full Of water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
DR.. Hurley's Stomach Bitfers

I s the remedy, par excellence, for all diseases
l. arising from debility, disordered stom ach,
loss OF appetite, torpid liver, indigestion, and
all kindred ailments, where a gentle and perma-
nent stimulant and tonic is required. Pieasa
to take. One dollar per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
IDailp ARGUS.

A Michigan doctor, who Was arrested be-
cause his patient died, has been acquitted
on the ground that he did all he could, Civ
ing all the medicines he knew the names of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.


''- '-', M 81 and 50 Commerce ST. NY.
Vinegar Bitters are not avile Fancy Drink.
Made Of Poor Rum, Whiskey, Proof Spirits
and Refuse Liquors doctored, spced and sweet
ened TO please the taste called Tonicsi "Appetiz-
ers," Restorers," &c, that lead the tipper on to
drunkenness and ruin, bat a true Medicine, made
from the Native Roots and Herbs of California free
from all Alcoholic Stimuiants. They are the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, perfect Renovation and
Invigoraor of the System carrying of all poisonous
matter and restoring the blood TO healthy condition.
No person can take these Biters according to direc-
lions and remain long unwell, provided their bones
not destroyed by mineral poison other means,
and the vital organs wasted beyond the point of
pair. g.
They are n Gentle Purgative well
Tonic, pos sing also the peculiar merit of acting
powerful agent in relieving Congestion or inham
nation Of the Liver, and all the Visceral Organs.
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether in
young old, married or single, at the dawn of wo-
manhood the OF life these Tonic Bitters have
equal
For Inhammatory and Chronic Rheuma-
Iism and GOut, Dyspepsia or Indigestion,
Bilious. II emiItent and InIermittcnI Fevers.
Diseases of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys, and
Bladder, these Bitters have been most successful.
such Diseases are caused by Vitiated Blood,
which is generally produced by arrangement oF the
Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Head
ache Pain in the Shoulders Coughs Tightness of the
Chest, Dizziness, Sour Fluctuations of the Stomach
Bad taste in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks Palpitation
fthe Heart, Inflammation of the Lungs Pain in the
regions Of the Kidneys, and hundred other painful
symptoms are the ofsprings OF Dyspepsia.
They nvigorae the stomach and stimulate the tor
nd liver and bowels whcl render them of unequalled
efficacy in cleansing the blood Of all impurities and
imparting new life and yigor TO the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, letter Salt
Rheum Blotches Spots Pmples. Pusuies, Boils, Car,
huncles Ring Worms Scald- Head Sore Eyes, Er1sir
elias Itch SCurfs, DlscOlOraoBs OF the Skin Humors
and Diseases ofthe SKIN OF whatever nature.
arr literally dug up and carried out of the system IN
short time hy the of these Btters. One bottle in
such cases viii convince the most Hcreduous Of their
curative effect.
| Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you find its
impurities bursting through the skin in PlWpes Erup-
and sluggish In the veins: cleanse when foul and
your feelings will tell you when. Keep the blood pure
1 and the health of the system VIII follow.
| PIN, TAPE. and other WORMS, lurking in the
system of many thousands, cneCtnaliy destroy
ed and removed. For fui directions. read carefully
circular around each bottle. printed IN four Ian
guages-English, German, French and Spanish.
J. WALKER, Proprietor. r.. H. MCDONALD & Co.
Druggists and Gen. Agents. san Francisco Cal, and
50 and 81 Commerce Street, New York
gy-sOID BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEAL fES
John BsngIton, apdo, a. Benser, Agent, ROel
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04

Sdped One GioeR Ore7 to Consumption
Messrs Litusfeld a Hayes 81 had Catarrh,
Bronchitis and Cough go bad that had 10
Quit work in December 1869. L tried many
ply sieiaus end got no help ana was growing
uo,,e ana worse and sll my friends thoaght
vopId die with resumption l had tickling
in my throat. hacking cough aud pains in my
cheat so that I could not sleep began to take
the Cons titutionst oatarrh Remedy about three
months ago, aud before had taken half bot
ale I began to grow better, and now my hsslth is
soo4. better than il has been for FIVE years
e. s,aar the Cor. titutiunai Catarrh Remedy has
ssved my life / am q harness maker and work
for Edwin Branch.
Manchester, n. a.. Jan 30, 1871
/ For sale by all the leading Druggists Of Rock
Isfsnd and Davenport. jyl-d-m, WI WON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
SEMINAL WEAKNESS CURgD.

DIR. BoHANNAE's VEGETABLE OIL
hAFlVh permanently cures all forms of per
mstofThea or Seminal Weakness" in from two
70 seven weeks time. 1t restores Los, Power
ana brings back the "Y outhful vigor" of those
VINO have destroyed it by sexual excesses or evil
Prscticss. Young m.n suffering from the effect,
OF that dresdfully destructive habit of Self.
Aouse can use this medicine with the assurance
OF aspeedy and Permanent cure. This rem edy
mas been used by old DR.. BohAnnAn in his pri-
vate practice for over thirty years and has neve,
failed in curing even the worst cases. Price ST
per package. Sent to any address free from
oossrVatton). Sold only at DR.. O. A. Bohan-
mans otics, No ols North Fifth stree, ST. LouiI
No Established In 1887.
moh2s dwly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
Drseabroek's infant 9 Soothing syruE

THE Indispensable remedy in the nursery.
No more use for iaudanum, paregorie, Bate
mans Drops, or other strong opiatss. No bad
effects from the use of ssabrooks. Health to the
child, rest to the mother, and = clear conscience
to the vendor. Twenty i've cents per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
DIR HurIey's Syrup Of Sarsaparill!
WITH IODiDk OF POTASH.

INHIs Preparation has long been recognized
Il BY the most eminent N inds In the Medical
Profession as the most reliable, searching and
harmless Alternative within their reach, and ss q
Blood Purifier iteertsinly stands without rival
One dollar per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
sHHuxAx MoxxUHs.
DR.. Hurley's Ague Tonic
Purely Vegetable! no Arsenic, No
Mercury In ,ts composition

MO CURE, NO PAY, 10 direction, be follow
~ ed. No danger in taking an overdose, as
We put no poison in oar medicines. One dollar
per bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
CONDITION POWDER.
NORRIS
CELEBkATkD IMPROVED
CONDITION POWDERS !
For Aorses, Cattlo, sheep, Hogs,
and Fowls!

000 = WIFE
The cheapest ana only sale, certain and reliA-
Die Medicine for xome OF the diseases peculiar to
all of these animals.
For Ho ses an d Cattle.-Tbey are Sovereign
Remedy tor Loss of Appetite, Hide bound, BIS
mpers, kheumAtism, Inward Strains, Fevsrs,
Founders, &c, &C. And a sure cure for Coughs
ana Colds, which is the foundation of the more
fatal diseases. These Powders are 80 compoun'
ded, and OF such in 4 rodents, that all Of their
valuable qusiiIies blend in harmonious upsion,
which readily enter into the elements of the
blood snd juices, and are thereby made to pene-
trste every part of the sy stem. thus assisting
ture in atlay ing fevets and in amin break
ing up colds, stopping coughs, removing I'M
healthy distinctions, loossnipg the skin, opening
its poIes causing the hair TO lie smooth and Civ
ing it q glossy, soft appearance, purity ing the
blood, giving tone to the stomach and digestive
organs, and imparting new life, vigoI and
strength to the animal few doses o. these
Powders will produce wonderful effect up on
theae animals.
For Sheep, they are perfect remedy for Dis
tempers, Foot-Rot, want of Appetite, wool Drop
ping, Scurvy &c., and by feeding a wee K
| freely, will prevent all the above diseases.
| For Hogs. they will keep in better con ditie D,
Fatten Gu o. err, and on less food. Half Peck
| age shosld be mixed In every barrel Of swill
These Powders have neAer been known to fail t.
cure that fatal disease known as Hog Cholera.
BE SURE AND GALL FOR NORRIS.
Price rs cents per package or five for 81
Prepared and sold Wholesale and Retail By
6. 6. NORRIS, CLEVELAND, o.. and sold by
Druggists and Merchants generally.
! For sale by John Bengsten. Rock Island.
oct6 decd u VT ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
JOB N6osIE'
Sir James Ciark's Female Pills.


These invaluable Pills are unfsiling in tLe
cure of all those painful and dangerous diseases
TO which the female constitution is subject
They moderate all excuses and reness all OBJ
stVuetions, from whatever cause.
To MARRIkD LADIES
they are particularly suited. They will in a
short time bring on the monthly period with
regularity; and although very powerful, con tail
nothing hurtful to the constitution. In all cases
Of Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pains in the
Back and Limbs, Fatigue on slight exertion,
Palpitation of the Heart, Mysteries and Whites,
they will effect q cure when AL other means have
failed. Tho circulars around each package give
full directions and advice or will be sent free TO
oil writing for them, sealed fro N observ alton.
SPECIAL NOTICE
1t Is the fate Of every true valuable medicine
to be ooUNTKRPEIrEp. Job Moses Sir James
Clarke's Female Pills are extensively COUNTER
FHIr D. Dishonest Druggists eDdesvor TO sell
the counterfeits to make greater profits.
N. Bin all cases where the Genuine cannot
be obtained, One Dollar enclosed 10 the Sole Pro-
prietor. JOB MOSES, Is Cortlsndt Street, New
York, viii insure bottle Of the Genuine, CON
containing Fifty Pills, by return mail securely
sealed from any knowledge OF its contents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-04
steve REPAIRS.

Iskall keep constantly on hand 3 fui, stock
Of CRATES, Innings and repairs for the Idsho,
Challenge, Rival so d ell the leading cook stoves
that have been sid In Rock Island.
Particular attention Will be paid to all kinds
Of tin and sheet iron job work
We'll and sissern pumps kept constantly on
hand.
Th nkful for past patronage would respect
fully ask my old Friends 10 call 81 my ne" pace
q us,ne,s lam deter nined TO spare no Pasni
to please these WAC favor me with thskr pstson-
age. a.
mchl 5-dwu