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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-03-12
CHS REvERY.)

tHlS hEVhhIJ
r,snpot guide my pen tonight,
The lines across the page are blurred;
go her 1ushed and troubled face
Hidden In every word.
think never wished before
For courtlv air or graceful speech;
RI, when that timid grille stood
So near, 80 ont Of reach,
With bright eyes brimning full OF tears,
Half brought by fear and half by shame,
was 20 sorry for her then
I'm sure spoke her name.
Wrongly Well, perhaps! We've met but once
And then in most informal way;
Bnt sill her slender hand did rest
Upon my arm to day.
Here. John, suppose you go to work,
And prove yourself well-warned and wise;
life is 100 short to waste thought
On two gray, girlish eyes.
n. s. Emerson, In Hearth and Home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-03-12
pHANCH MEETING.

III -1Av " - -
(HKR BEvERY)
., Wet in such stupid way,
We f9.aroenised him at glance;
IA vet | cannot tell what made
Anu Ny pulses dance.
r.ouont street, that awkward curve
on Tb ,,t rounds the slope from Beacon Hill,
g., AN INTO each others arms,
And then, stood still!
,-si.ed his hat, dropped my eyes,
hf tri,d TO pass, he did the same;
INN, on his shoulder | had lain
Ny cheek aiame.
Ne laughed strove to look composed
az pm rI' The too-ready tesr-drops came
Id yeyed me. In gentle voice
'H He spoke my name.
8. ..sms ave cannot pass" he said;
!. Este overrules us for the day;
srppose we walk together, then,
A little way"
10 WAS 70 kind, quite forgot
Nv brief annoyance and my tears;
vargot ne was 4 bookwOrm too,
And all my fears.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
a Veteran Railroad Man.

MIR. Henry e. Wentworth, of the Mich.
gan Central railroad, who has recently ac-
cepted the position of General Passenger
Agent, Is moving to-day. He is not leay-
ing the city Chicago could not spare him. J
but moving his headquarters from the
General Ticket Office, corner of Clark and
Randolph streets. to suite of rooms in
the Michigan Central building, near the
the depot, and in which the other general
offices OF the company are located. Mr..
Wentworth has been connected with the
Michigan Central railroad for tweutv-one
consecutive years. aud all that time loca-
ted III Chicago. He first filed the posi.
tlon OF local ticket agent at the Central de-
pot when the bsiiding was at sea, being
some distance from the main shore of the
AXE anu supported by "pilings." Since
those days OF Chicago infancy, he has adj.
vanced trom one position TO another ft;lI
recently, filling, for good many vears tba
Office of General Western Passs,nn onr
Agent and I few weeks ago heinz ,e,
dered the position of General Passenger
Agent, which he accepted. His record as
railroad official is perfectly in harmony
With his character as citizen and his
journal. S'
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
Phlebotomy,

When Dr. Sangrsdo found his patients weak he
gave them water cruel. When they got weaker he
bled them ard dosed them with calomel and jalap,
Gil Bias tells lis they almost Invariably died. A
good many people are killed that way yet. The
world in general, however, has found out that, in
cases of debility, and premature decay, Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters is the fesustaining cor
dial This tonic is powerful and perfectly harm
less restorative But it does more than invigorate
1t regulates and purifes While 1t builds up the
strength and infuses vitality into the blood. it
brings all the secretions into harmony with the
laws Of health. The feebler sex find it invaluable
in the various physical difficulties to which their
organization renders them subject. In all hysteri-
cal and hypochondrical its effect is magical.
By it the strength is increased, the appetite pre-
served, and irnness and elasticity given to he
system.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
The Water Works.

We learn from Mayor Gait and Alder
man Engel that the water in the river is
now below the filters and the place over
which the city was supplied previous to
the building of the new conduit, aud were
it not for the new conduit the city would
absolutely be without a drop of water.
Suppose this had happened when Black
burns store burned? The thought that
we were liable to such an event any time
shows the necessity for the work, and that
it was not done any too soon.
Now we have full supply of better wa
ter than ever was furnished before the new
conduit was built.
The contractors should be required to
take the Golfer dam out immediately A
portion of it is now entirely out of water.
and most Of it could be easily removed
now How long the ice gorge at Port Bv.
ron will continue no one can tell. When
it breaks the river will probably rise again
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
"It Works like q Charm"
RENNE'S hAI INSeMAGIC OIL

This is remedy every family should have in the
house to use In case Of emergency. IL Is purely
vegetable, and may be used internally or exter-
naiy Ii Is not an oily, sticky substance, but clean
delicious and Fate to use, even in inexperienced
hands. As an external r. medy. when freely used
1t penetrates through the absorben's the re at of
pain, causing free circulation, and giving to weak
ened and over-strained cord and muscles, new life
and elasticity; it sheaths iDfamed and bruised sur
faces, and cures pain as water quenches fire. Try
il for
WOUNDS, SFRAINs. NEURALGIA
SORES, CRICK IN THE BACK, RHEUMATISM
BURNS, HEADACHE, STIFF JOINTS
or any other kind of pain lameness. AS an in
terha remedy il operates as a kind. didusye seda-
ise it tones and cOrrects hestomach, aids diges-
ion and readily cures
Colo, CRAMPS, CorsHs
CHOLERA MoRBUs, INDIGESTION, SORE THROAT
and in fact all aches and pains that flesh is heir to-
The immediate and faithful of Renne's Pam
Killing Magic Oil case of emergency will often
save q life, or long and tedious sickness The
genuine Rennes Magic Oil is put up only In panel
bottles, with the name blown in the glass and up-
on the bottle finely engraved steel plate label
upon which IL the likeness of VIM Rennc. Ali
other Magic Oils are counterfeit, or worthless imi-
t3tions. Call for henne's Magic Oil. where you |
usually trade IL Is put up in three sizes: Trial
Medium" and Large" size. WILLIAM RENNE /
{ SONS, Sole Projectors and Manufacturers, !
P1ttsfeld, Mass. l0lSdSwly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
AT THE HARPER HOUSE.
BEN HARPER, Proprietor.

Among the arrivals at the Harper are
Hon. G. Durham, Geneseo; s. Frank,
=. H. Buehler, D. K. Hall, j. H. Hanley.
L. Funk, N. Y; A. j. Upham. NJ. D.
Strong, A. S. Wiel, DE Ordway.J Childs,
f. K. Walcott, NJ. L. Falk, Chicago; Thos.
Rodwell, Geo. +. Allen, Boston. +. j.
Dexter, Peoria; N, j. McConuey, Urbana;
H. A. Sumner, F. Cramer, N. T. Spencer,
Cincinnati; H. R. Garfield, Sabula w.
H, Gardner, Buffalo; G. +. G. Collins,
Beloit ED Dixon, Clinton; I'll. Holmes,
St. Louis; Il. Stockhouse, Beardstown !;
r. S. Norman, Rockford; r. n. Macinzie,
Cincinnati o. H. Ingram, Eau Claire;
G. NJ. Stanton, Springfield
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

The telegraph brings brief analysis o.
Mr. Grants forthcoming message, from
which it appears that it will be composed
in the main, of four ingredients, namely
|. Recommendation of policy for the
resumption of hard money
>. The civil-rights question. with rea.
sons against further paternalistic legisla
ton for the special benefit of the Ethio-
rian
). An appeal for the settlement and
discontinuance of the troublesome south
err question.
4. Considerations of our foreign rela-
tons.
1t is gratifying to note the absence from
this analysis OF any idiotic scheme for the
further humiliation Of the nation capital
by digging holes in the ground Ifby way
of giving emphasis to the policy of hard
money sumption, the president would
express an emphatic condemnation of the
hole digging policy, his message would
promise to be one OF the most rational and
important state papers Of the decade
Chicago Times,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

The meeting called by the Mayor, at the
failure-whch was not creditable to the
charity of Rock Island. Mr.. Woo lward,
the agent sent hcre,is nephew of Mrs. NJ.
B. Osborn. He was present, also Mr.. o.
born. But of all the charitable people in
Rock Island nobody came, except the Rev.
Mr.. Holcomb. Of course nothing was
done. but we learn from Mr., Woodward
that Miss Hattie Postlewait, Mrs. Harry
Curtis aad Mrs. G. NJ. Osborn will try to
enlist other ladies in the cause and raise
something for the suffering and starving
people. Mr.. Woodward will make state
nent to the people, through the papers.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

MAsoN1c-At the regular annual cleo
ton Of Rock Island Council Mo 20, Il. u
Is. NJ, last evening, the following officers
weree elected:
John N. Matthews, It. /. G. NJ.
Henry Burgower, D. I. |. G. NJ.
VIM. NJ King, p. G. W.
w. L. Sweeney, Treasurer.
II. G. Cleaveland. Recorder.
G. W. Halves, G. of G.
John Siegrist, G. ofC.
Thomas Thornton, Sentinel.
j. G. Salisbury and Alexander Owens
Stewards.
The Installation ceremonies will take
place Wednesday evening, Dec. l6.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
70 the Survivors Of the War with Mex.

40
leo
All veterans of the Mexican War who
served 60 days or more, and were honora-
bly, discharged,o or widows of such veterans,
now living in the state of Illinois, will please
forward their names, with number of regi-
ment and letter of company to Col L.
Guinnip, Danville, ILL.,, or to Capt. j. w.
Hartley, Decatur, ILL.,, that their names
may be forwarded to the commissioner Of
Pensions, the object being to ascertain the
number of veterans, or their widows who
would be entitled to pensions, as the only
means by which congress can ascertain the
amount Of appropriation necessary to meet
the demand.
BY vote of the state convention the
initiation fee was put at so cents. Each
veteran sending in his name will enclose
that amount, and their names will be en-
rolled in the state organization.
LYMAN GUINNIP. Secretary.
Danville, ILL.,, Sept. %, 1874.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

For bruises or sprains, rub the wounded
parts freely and thoroughly with Renne's
Pain Killing Magic Oil. Be sure and buy
the genuine, which is pnt up only in panel
bottles, with name blown in the glass, and
upon the bottles finely engraved steel
plate label upon which is the likeness of
YIN. Renne
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
ASTHMA.

I Hh 81 bSChlBkRs ARE MANUFACTURERS
! and FroprietOfs OF DIR. X. W. Ke.d's CrIebra,cd
Asthma Relief, which is uEdoGbiedI The be-t
asthma remedy yet discovered. IN,iANr M
LtEt ID GUARANTEED OR PUR,5 HAsE PRICK
ksf y DID. We pat up the medicine in boxes of
TIRE sizvs. which retail Ior = cent?. 81 Goats AID
a. 4, nous rvnitiDg retaii price will have the
medicine Promptly forwarded BIZ mail. poet paid
Also samples ssit free to any who desire. Ffices
psi Coz xl.4J, $50 and 500; gross price, SIS;
kSi ga kTHklDGE. FULLER co.
Rome, ". \.
For sals 10 Rock Island b. sehl Rspsston.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Ladies, do you want handsome com.
plexion? OF course you all do Well,
then send for box of A. j. Pozzoni's
"Medicated Complexion Powder" 1t will
remove freckles and sunburn, will allay all
irritation and impart to the skin beauti-
ful transparent wilderness. 1t is sold at
wholesale and retail by A. j. Pozzoni, St.
Louis, Mo, and by K. Breunert, Emil
KGhler, G. Speidel, and Benser & Thorn
as, Rock Island. ll-l4dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Five cents worth of Corbett's California
Soap Plant will do as large washing as
fifteen cents worth of ordinary soap. For
cleaning floors, woodwork or washing
dishes It has no equal. A trial is invited.
For sale by all grocers. ll-3dtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
POLICE COURT.
Before z. G. Chopper, Police Magistrate

George Sears was arrested to-day and
taken before Magistrate Chopper, for loaf
ing on street corners and fined $40. He
had no money and was set to work cleaning
off street crossings. This is a good use
to put corner loafers to- There's a few
more of the same sort left.
Ira E. Strong, made complaint against
Henry E. Wilson for threatening his life.
Wilson was arrested last evening, but was
released upon his promising to appear this
morning at police court. He failed to ap-
near II
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

KIDpEH's AsTHAMA PAsTILEs have,
without any putting or extravagant prom
Use, quietly worn their way to public favor,
and now. are affordiug sure relief to thou
sands. Their grateful odor and quick eff.
feet render them peculiarly acceptable, as
the patient is relieved from the most dis
tressing symptoms while inhaling de-
lightiul perfume. Price 40 cents by mail.
Stowell 4 Co. Charleston, Mass. 1920.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

A FAMILY REMEDY.-"CoE's CoUGH
BALsAM. These have become house
hold words with very many families, and
the merits of the article justly entitlc it to
cur confidence and patronage. Some arc
testifying that it has actually cured them
of consumption, while for coughs, hoarse-
ness and kindred troubles 1--WE think it has
no equal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Masonic. Regular communication OF
Trio Lodge No. 81, A. F. & A. NJ, this
evening. All members are requested 70 be
presn, Z. E. PARMENTER, W. NJ.
He CLEAvELAND, Secretary.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Jonas Bears Clothing House is known
as the depot of the Racine, Wis, trunk
mandatory, and also for selling good
goods at reasonable prices. 5-5dly.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
The weather--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day, as In
Dictated bv thermometer:
A. n. 3ae above zero. 10 n. 81 above zero
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

DUNHAM's YEAST PowDER.-For Purity
and Strength it is unequaled. All who
use 1t like ii. and recommend it for rella-
bility and economy.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
Nervous Debility.

depressed, irritable state of mind: q weak, ner-
vous exhausted feeling; no energy or nimanon I;
confused head, weak memory, often with debilta-
ting, involuntary discharges The consequence Of
excuses, mental overwork or indlscretions. This
NERVOUS DEBILITY fnds sovereign cure in HUM
pHREYs HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC. No %. 1t tones
up the system, arrests discharges, dispels the
tai gloom and dependency, and reJuvenates the
tire system. 1t is perfectly harmless and always
efficient. Price s., for package Of five boxes and
a large 81 vial Of powder, which is important in
old, serious cases; or 81 per single hox. Sold by
ALL Druggists, or sent by mail On receipt OF price.
Address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
CO., No. 562, Broadway, N, Y.
Fol Jale by Otto Grotan IS Illinois Street. Benser
& Thomas, Speidel ana E Breunert, Rock Island
and 5 Richards, Moline. 34dmwf&wly
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Street cars have beeu engaged to rul
from Rock Island to Moline to, night and
to- morrow night at the close of the Fest
val at Darts Hall.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

A full assortment of men, boys and
children's wear. Clothing at the lowest
prices, at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Attend the Rock Island Business College
NIGHT school. All commercial branches
are thoroughly taught at moderate rates.
1.d3t T. A. FREY.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
CITY.
The best and cheapest clothing.
l. BAMBERGER.

Livingston says he sells the genuine
Racine Wisconsin Trunks with the i'm
proved patent lock bolts, at very low
nrices.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Some dozen or fifteen men from Rock
Island, Moline and Davenport met at the
Harper House yesterday to talk canal. Mr.
Hawley explained at some length his views
of the canal and what should be done to
affect congress in the matter, and the meet
ing adopted the following
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
The committee was then appointed, /,
follows:

A splendid stock of first-class furnish
ing goods,-fnd underwear, hosiery, gloves
searfs, ties, collars, etc, etc. Everything
at popular prices at Loebs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
COCOA RExoLLA.

CO 81 IL 4
Is without doubt the most
elegant HAIR DRESSER
in the world. A lady's
Toilets not complete with
Quit. We are aware this
may seem arrogant, bat the
many testimonials we have
had in its favor warrant
Us in making the assertion.
1t prevents the hair from falling of, and
gives it softness and beauty that no other
preparation can.
Wholly free from irritating and hurtful
properties, it possesses all the peculiarly
bland and delicate properties of Cocoanut
Oil in the highest possible state of purity
and fragrance.
1t is cooling in its influence supon the
skin.
Cures all cutaneous eruptions, and rem
ders the scalp white, soft and healthy.
IT. is the cheapest because its effects
are the best and most lasting. 1t is pre-
pared with the greatest care, and perfum-
ed with the most delicate perfumeries the
market affords.
Sold at price that is at the command
of every one.
Price so cents per bottle.
MANUFACTURED AT THE LABOR
ATORY OF
w. N. HEDGES L CO.,
s. E. cor. of Main and Center SITS.
Springfield, 0.
JOHN d. PARK, Agent,
Cincinnati, o
All druggists and merchants are hand
ling it.
For sale in Rock Island by John
Bengston, and Emil KGhlsr. Thur
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Fall and winter suits and overcoats a
speciality at Loep's, the One Price Cloth
Ter
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
ALI Subscribers

to THE DAILY ARGUS who fail to get their
papers regularly are requested to notify
some one connected with this Office, so that
the matter can be corrected.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

500 Of the best Racine Trunks, with i'm
proved locks, for sale. l. BAMBERGER.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
$25,oOO,O00.OO.
Railroad Time Table.
z,cAao. socK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC 3. B

HloAao, zocK ISLAND b PACIFIC 3. B.
GOING EAST TRAINS. LEAVE
AtS.l5 q. m. 4:15 p. m. and s45 p. m Trains
arrive from west as above.
IaoINe WEST TRAINS LEAvEi
AtY;ao ain. ;tiOsO a. NJ, and $50 p. m. Train
arrive from the east rs above.
SodkT0SD, ROCK ISLAND h ST. LOUIS 3. B.
GOING SOUTH TRALNssLHAvE
At 500 q. m, and 40 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
Al $50 g. m. and 900 Up. m.
STERLING TRAINS LEAVE
At 600 q. IN. and 5:2opm.
ARRIVE IRON STERLING
At 600 q. m. and 7;l0p.m.
COAL VALLEY MINING CO.'S TaAnas.
s7 LHsh 1885,. u.
f2:00h o'W e. -
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.
LEAVE ARRIVE
NPPht Es apr M. sOoA
BURLINGTON. CEDAR RAPIDS b MIN.
10 BURIINaroN-Le. West LbertyaAr. W Liberty
Accommodation 700 AN ll:3S
E Express Gss. . . y :.,n. sAorA li~ N
EXPRESS ......... 1900 M 9:25 A NJ
Accommodation 7:55 Pm 5'oo
INDIANAPOLIS. s1ooNNaToN& WESTERN
Lv. indianapolis. Ar. Peoria.
&C. Mail Ex.. 400 An l:bo
Peoria. indianapolis
&C Mail Rex T:45PM GAO p
Cars run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change Connections made at Indianapolis for
all points East and South.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Harray McDarrah was busy all day yes
terday rolling the heavy rocks away from
the Eagle street ferry landing, the low wa
ter having rendered them getatable. Mr..
Colman, rapids pilot, measured some of
these rocks, thirty or forty of which, Harry
says measured four feet and half in
length. and were in perpendicular posi-
ton. - Union.
This shows that the Poor Heirs have noe
cd on the advice of The ARGUS and gone
to work to fix the landing as they want it.
Let them persevere in the work until they
get it fixed exactly as they like; the city
has expended the last cent it ever will ex-
pend for the benefit of the Poor Heirs--at
least until they hand over that $500 a year
from 1861 to 1871, and the interest, which
they promised to pay, and which they now
have in their pockets. The money belongs
to the people.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03


Have determined to
CLOSE OUT their Stock
within the next so DAYS,
preparatory to Removal.
We are now prepared to
offer Great Inducements,
especially in Ladies' Furs.
Blankets, FiaaneIs, Yarns,
A fall line of Dress Goods,
Skirts, Corsets, Cloves, Ho-
siery. Nabiss, Jackets, Un-
derwear, NetioHS, etc. to,
which the attention of
every one is invited.
Call and examine and
secure A No. l Bargains
ere it is too late.
POSITIVE SALE.
l. & F. HRINsHEIMER
Rsak Island, U.s., Nov. aIst 1874
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

Mr.. Loeb claims to have the very latest
styles and finest patterns of imported
cloths, and to make them into business
or dress suits to order, and in the latest
fashions, at his One Price Clothing House.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
Canal Meeting.

Great bargains in Under Shirts and
Drawers. l. BAMBERGER,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
@. M. KELLER, M. ID.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office and res
] dence corner OF Orleans and Ohio streets mex
door to Kehers Drug Store, Professional services
rendered at all hours Of the day or night
7-l4d&W1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

BUSINESS CARDS.
M. M. STURGEON.

ATT chNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law
n Lock Island, III. Office in Mitchell Il Lynde
lnry dut
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03
KENWoRTE.Y & BEARDSLEY.

I Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
L Court House. Jno. T. Kenworthy,Ja NJ, Boards
ey. 1O-23d&Mtf.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-03

The Illinois and Michigan Canal shall never be
SAFE or lease thereof shall first have been submitted
to vote Of the people of the state at general cleo
ton, and have been approved by majority OF al
the votes polled at such election. The general as
s.mbly shall never loan the credit of the state, OF
make appropriations from the treasury thereof, in
aid Of railroads canals: Pr0gided. that any sur
plus earnings of any canal may be appropriated for
its enlargement or extension,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-02-24

DIR. CUERY's Essay IN THE GALAxY.-Tbe
Constitution Of the late Southern Confedera'
tion is the subject Of noteworthy contribu'
ton by Hon. J. L. NJ. Curry, of Virginia,
who claims for it many features which might
he thinks, with advantage be initiated in the
Federal Constitution. Although not going
to the extent of responsible parliamentary
government, it comprised certain principles
which aprroXimated to that--as, for instance
where it imposed upon the Executive the
duty of calling for appropriations, and al.
lowed the principal officer in each of the
executive departments seat upon the floor
of either House, with the privilege of di:.
crssiug any measure appertainiug to his de.
parlment. During the brief life Of the
Confederacy this system worked so we'll tina,
MIR. Curry would advocate its adoption fol
the Union. His paper is more 10 the charac
ter of sketch than an attempt at argumenta
tive diSplay.-Ne,r York Times.