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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
Chicago market.

CHICAGO. May q.
Wheat-Unsettled; 1c lower l 0511 cash. 055s
Of June; 062s July; No 3, 96G97; rel cted 661l
Co-n-Weak; shade lower; 411sQ4713 cash; 453s
Q46 Ju e.
oats-Firmer; 51ll cash; 3094 June.
Rye-Firm 6g0l10.
Barley-Firm.
Pork Weak but active; lower; 90 Is cash or
June
Lard-Weak and lower; IL G5 cssh; IL 22I8 July.
Whisky Higher; oe1a bid; 09 asked.
LIVE STOCK
Hogs-Estimated receipts 16, 600; quiet; weak and
lower; sales light G506 S., generally 8 IS; heavy
to pachers 3596 90, generally 50; shipping 500
IS.
Catte-Dull: receipts 500: 70 v choice 75Ql5
05; stockers and feeders s0a4 g.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
r.. LOUIS VS.. THE GAS coMpAN
st. louis Wins the Suits.

ST. LOUIS, May 23.-Judge Gotschalk
of the circuit court, this morning, delivered
his decision in the gas suits dvcreeing that
the gas works have belonged to the city
since Jantary lst, 1870, and that all reve
MUGS received by them since belongs to
the city. This includes the LaClede Gas
Co., as we'll as the old St. Louis Co.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
Dissatisfied Miners

CLEVELAND, May 23.-At a meeting
of two hundred miners yesterday it was
resolved not to go to work until general
mass meeting could be held and they ap-
pointed tomorrow as the day of meeting
A very large attendance is expected from
the Tuscarowes, Lawrence and Akron dis
trice
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
NEW JERSEY DEMOCRACY.
For Gov. Parker for President, and for Hard
Money.

TRENTON, n. j., May 23.-The Demo
cratic state convention met here to day
A resolution fayoring the nomination OF
Joel Parker for president was received
with great applause. The resolutions de-
clare for hard money.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23

cd Brequet Hair Springs Full Ruby Jewelied, anc
combine all modern improvements in Natch
making.
These Watches were awarded the Grand Prize h.
the Paris Exposition of 1867. for the best purforr'
ancc and grta'est accuracy in adjustment; and as
further guarantee that they are equal 10 the Gthte
annex names of some of the most respectable Gtal
ers in the trade wno have tested them for yeArs G6
will vouch for the accuracy of our statements;
Benedict Bros. y. Y. ". T. Weeks, Bangor,
E. Marks, Troy, n. \, Me.
j. Smith, Saratoga sps II. W. StFang, E'inifa,
y. Y. Y
E. B. Booth & Son. .Koch- uaskins 6 Isbell, osw'
ester, n 7. 30. n. \.
H. Botchkss, Buffalo N. Hyde & Beuys, Auburn
L. K cha-c & Co.. Rut j. A Clark, Batavia, n.
j. II Grant, Troy, Pa. II. Cowen Co., Cleve.
g. W. Luce, Xeuia Ohio. land, O.
A Lowell, Portland. Me. O. H. FORD, >ew Hover.
| Ohio. Nichols & Iscrthe To.
A. L. Butenk, Worces edo- Ohio.
ter, Mast Geo. EmbIS, EorIc,, o
w. S Taylor Utica New q. Bills, CaI,Bnd; ic;a. n
York \. lie Cry : & q rtu
Evans ,S Manning Bing- Cambridge, n. y,
| hamton. N. \. ID. b BGeil x Co Hart
Dunlap ,S Baker, Man- ford, CT.
chester, n. IL; c. Wyman' s.. Al'an
T. K; Dickinson, Buffalo, =, VI =.
George W. Dickinson, c.
AshtabCla, o. John B. Morriss. { : cir
Weld Brcs., Lockport, n. natl, O.
e loo, Iowa. o a''N' N''' I. H. Grant, Troy, n. Y
Carpenter 81 Bro, Bnr n. T. Kilburn, CORY
| lington, Iowa. Pa.
Fergus Il Ciapp, indianapolis, Ind. sH
| And large number OF Others throughout The
United States. For further particulars. Gsk your
matchmaker TO see them, Or address g
Wholesale Agents in the United States, Saesroon
| IS Maiden Lane. New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
One Mau Killed and Three injured.

New ORLEANS, May 23-A freight train
on the Jackson Railroad, ran off the track
killing one negro and dangerously wound
ing three other persons
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL
Wheat-Dull and dropping; No 3 Chicago 1 G961
Is; No Milwaukee 1S(dI 1S; No 2 Chicago l 800
81; , 2 Milwaukee 23dl 25; winter red west
ern 1901 35
Co1n-Quiet: lees firm; new western mixed 5S6l
S.
Oats-Dull; mixed We stern 34G42
Pork-Dull; 20 S0d20 s5.
Lard-Heavy; - 55.
Whtsky-1 I2I.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
Why let aches and pains your temper spoil!
cure is sure by using
Renne's Magic Oil !
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Rheumatism,
kENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Neuralgia,
RENNE'S MAGIC OIL cures Sprains,
NJ a u


DAYTON, OHIO, August %, 1875.
MEssRs. WIN. RENNE & Sons,
GEHTs-Please send me at once by express
dozen bottles large size Magic Oil. The Magic Oil
does indeed work like charm. Six years ago
mother had fall which came very near :, sulting
fatally. She recovered her health in some degree
during the year following, but she sustained such
severe injuries, especially in her spine and left
nd shoulder, that she was almost helpless. Ho-
ping change of climate might be beneficial, the
spring OF the second after her fall she went to
tica, n. Y, TO visit some relatives While there
she obtained and used some Of your Magic Oil 1t
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she came home very much improved in health and
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| injuries. Mother has so much confidence in your
| Magic Oil that she will not be without it.
Respectfully yours, JOSEPH Z. DIxsON.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
ST. Louis Market.

ST. AGUSS N4 4RrkOL.
ST. LoUIs. Msy %.
Wheat-Dull: No ? fall 81 bid cash; IS June !;
No 3, 80 ssked; No 4, SO.
CoIn-Better; 454@45Ia cash; Asa July.
Oats--Firmer 81 bid cIs..
WHISKY 0S.
Pork-Dull; q co.
Laid-Non
LIVE STOCK.
Hcgs-Rcce'pts 200; lower; Workers 2516 60
bacon 5tg6 IS; butchers 65(16 90.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
DR.. RAILWAYS
Sarsapari!lian ResOlvent
The Great Blood Purifier.

For the Cure of all Chronic Diseases.
sCRoFULA OR sYPHILITTC, HEREDITARY OR
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BE 1T SEATED IN THE
Lungs or Stomach, Skin or Bones, Flesh
or Nerves.
Corruptng the Solids and Vitiating the Fluids.
Chronic Rheumatism, Scrofula, Glandalur Swell
ling, Hacking Dry Cough, Cancerous Affections,
Syphitic Complaints. Bleeding OF the Lungs, Dys
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lings, Tumors, Ulcers, Skin and Hip Dseass, Mer-
cural Diseases, Female Complaints, Gout, Dropsy,
Ricketts,, Salt Rheum, Bronchitis, Consumption,
kidneyI Bladder, Liver Complaints, &C.
Price 81 per bottle. Sold by Druggists
DR.. RADWAY & CO., 81 Warren St., New York
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
WATCH BUYERS AIIEETI0E

Az VIC AhN eA ~
the purchase Ct
" etcbes TO the su
periority Of the
Nickel Movement
Watches. made by
the Messrs. PoEEL
& CoTRyOis1ER, of
SwitZerland.Gen.s
and Ladies sizC 9
in STEM aud Key
Winders.
Those Watches
have Equilil rum
Escapem'ts Chro
nomrtcr balance,
Ruby Pallet, ten .
ncred and harder-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
The Wall Street Indicator.

THIS WEEKS ISSUE SENT FREE.
Contains Pictorial lstraiions of Bulls and Bears.
Also full and complete instructions how to operate
in Stocks and Stock Privileges. Capital hits and
suggestions Also, a list of Valuable Premiums 10
Clubs. send for it,
BUCKwALTER h co, Bankers and Brokers, 10
Wall street, New York City. Z. o. Box 43iT.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
FEVER AND lGi2

Fever aud Ague cured for fifty cents There II
not u remedial agent in the world iLri will cure
lever and ague, aud all other maariuus, bilious
scarlet, typhoid. yellow and other fevcrs (aded b.
Radway's Pills) 50 quick as iadway's Ready Relief
Fifty cents per Bottle.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN 3. HAWLEY,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
~ Office in Bengston's Block, Illinois ST., Rock J.
and. Illinois 3-13d&wGm
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
New xcrk Market.
New YORK, May %
FINANCIAL.
Gold--1 1885.
Moneys bid.
Aa.ir

Governments-Active, steady.
Il. s. Bonds 6a3 cent 5-S0's 1891
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
CHAS. FIEBIG.

IS PREPARED TO Do ALL KINDS OF LOG
] Work; also to repair Sewing Machines.
All kinds Of Safe Work Speciality.
Shop on Market Square west side, south of tn
alley.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23

CAMP bRCWN. VI yomIhg, DC. 70, Ib14.
RHEUMATISM --Lr r Fent0n: The Fix bot
ties Sarsaparia sent me in July last, cured me OF
Rheumatism, and only used five, tone got broken.
had it for four years. and spent nearly one thous
and dollars, wsth the best doctors in Montana Ter
ritory previous / have go two more customers
Please express me eighteen more bottles to South
Pass Enclosed find the greunbacks. Write me tt
Camp Brown, as before. Yours truly,
! ID WooDRUFF
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
EDWARD ID. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JACKs0l
SWEENEY e JACKSON,
). M. q 2 EtbEUN. IUtIAN ADJ
STURGEON & ADAMS,

ATTORNEYS AND COuNSELORS AT LAW
~ Office in Mitchell & Lyndes block, Rock Island
IL lave complete set Ct Books # Abstracts o
Title 0f Lands in Rock Island County.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23
G. M. KELLER. M. d.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence cor
8 Orleans and Ohio streets, next door to Kphler't
Drug Store. Office over Benser & Thomas Drug
tore, Market Square, office hourf 10 to ~ NJ,
Pm. 7-l4d&W1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-23

From A. M. to 10 80 A M Algebra, by Glass c.
From As A. NJ. to II NJ. Botany, by Glass A.
From ? 10 p. NJ, Geog,@2hy. by Class D.
THURSDAY.
From to 1890 A. M. Geometry, by Glass A.
From 0:45 A. M. to IL NJ. Physioiogy, by Glass
From to p. M, Zoology, by Glass A.
On Friday the graduating exercises vii
take place, programme of which will bt
printed for the occasion.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-10
Course Of the Cotton Market.

There has been rather more spirit and
interest displayed on this market during
the past week, and not only was the
downward tendency Of prices checked,
but reaction took place which brought
values up considerably ON the speculative
line, and especially for early. maturing
engagements. Throughout, however,
there has been II noticeable absence -
what could be called a healthy, buoyant
tone; no really new general point of
stimulating character was developed, and
the whole base Of the improvcmcntsccmcd
to found in u we'll executed manipuIa-
tion. 1t had become patent to certain
operators that buyers on English account
were "short" pretty largely on the
"othcr side" and dependent mainly for
supplies to be picked up here to meet
their engagements, and it was resolved to
give them little twist. First working
Liverpool into responsive condition, the
programme was commenced and appa-
rcn.ly carried out successfully, the cul-
mination being found in the purchase by
shippers of some ten thousand bales or
more of "short notices" ut II ll-lGc. and
n fraction better. After this matters
Quietcd down ut once, and the tone has
since been more or less fCvcrish, but ap-
parcntly lacking elements of positive
strength. Some few hints of prospect
i've corner have been thrown out, but
such an event, from present appearances,
is rather doubtful. During the recent
advance, not only Il large number Of the
small fry, but some of the principal opc
rators covered freely, and the existing
"short" interest is thought to be too
light to warrant any serious attempt at
Il squeeze. General influences shown
since our last have not been encouraging
to sellers, and though the antipathy to
selling on the ruling line Of prices re-
mains, we find II goodIy portion of the
trade still clinging to the idea that there
is nothing to prevent cotton going lower,
and fair proportion say much lower.
Our home consumption does not increase
to the extent it should at this season;
the advices from Manchester by mail
Just at hand have all shown more or
less discOuraging tone, the crop accounts
thus far have continued as favorable as
could be wished, and the speculative clc-
mcnt ON the market grows smaller and
affords Icsssupport than heretofore. OPP
posing arguments are few, and the only
operators Just now hopeful Of an upward
turn, are thO.e who can give no reason
for their expectation other than that they
"tecl it in their bones" A sort of skcl-
eton chance, probably. The first bale OF
new cotton from Texas was sold on, Fri
day, ut twcnty-Onc cents.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-10

Leave your address with the burgo
master The necessary papers will b,
sent you tomorrow morning"
They parted after mute but icryent
pressure Of the hands,
Next day there was an air of icstivty
about the city of Ntmlsund. Two whole
oxen where roasted ON tho markct.placc
Tor the poor people, and the troops were
treated to extra luXuries on account OF
the kings arrival. At ten o'clock the
King held n gala reception ut the city
hall, where the royal banquet was tc
come of, Among the distinguished
persons that were presented to hi,
majesty by the Chancellor Oxensticn
wa. Don Estcban de Cevalos
GuStayuS Adolphus received him in
the most gracious manner, indeed with
such extraordinary cordiality that the
Spaniard was perfectly delighted, The
king seemed deeply interested in what
Don Esteban had to tell him, and when
the time for the beginning of the ban
Quct arrived, he invited the Spaniard to
take seat near him at the table. Don
Esteban did so with true Castillian DO
litcncss.
The feast opened with bumper drank
in honor of his majesty.
The king was then asked, in accord
ance with the etiquette of the times,
what dish he would command first.
The various courses were enumerated
to him.
!" he suddenly exclaimed, you
have partridge pie, chat is my favolitc
dish. Give me Il large platcful of If,
and give one also to my friend Don rs.
tcban de Cevallos yondcr. Don Is
teban, partridge pie is no Castillian
dish, but ! warrant you you will like it.
There, taste it, and then tell me if il is
not good, | and the other gentleman
will wait until you have tasted the pie"
The Spaniard had turned very pale.
Thick drops Of perspration gathered on
his forehead, and he began to trcmbIc
violently. Tho other guests looked in
surprise at the king and Don Estcban."
" What !" asked the king, in tone
of surprise, "you refuse the dish which
n king offers you? SycmSon,' he said,
turning to one of the officers behind
him, "takc this man from Spain into
the courtyard and hang him by the
neck until he is dead"
A bombshell falling into their midst
could not have produced more intense
excitement than these words.
The Spaniard frantically begged for
mercy; but the king was incXorablc,
and the prisoner was taken out to meet
his doom.
Then Gustavus Adolphus caused some
of the pic to be given to dog.
The latter Immediately showed symp-
toms of poisoning, and died in less than
fifteen minutes.
The king now told them what the
Spaniard had done, but without men
tioning the names Of Ro5anna and her
father.
The burgomastcr was 50 cnragcd at
the occurrence that he had his cook,
rather stupid fellow, arrested but there
was no proof against him, and he had to
be released.
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to her neck, she being wcdgcd in only n
lew feet from whore Mr., Garner was in
the same position, In trying to pull
her out my hand slipped, and fell over
backward in the water. Whom | re-
covered myself the water had completely
covered her, then went to Mrs. Gar
ner's assistance when Mr. Garner cx-
claimed Schuyler, for Gods sake try
and help me pull her out" caught
hold of cr left hand and arm, Mr.. Gar
ncr still having hold OF her right. In
the meantime sailor, who with Mr..
Garner and myself were the only men
left in the cabin, tried to remove some
OF the furniture that was evidently hold.
ing her down, while Mr., Garner and
myself pulled as hard as we could to
eXlricatc her but to no purpose just
then the vessel seemed to give an extra
lurch, and the water washed all over us.
This was the last that saw of Mr.. and
Mrs. Garner alive. half pushed, half
swan to n light spot, which proved to
he an opening cut by the boatswain
through one of the side lights, and crawl
ing through the hole found the sailor
who had been in the cabin with me lust
before me- We both swan to II small
boat that had three men in it, but in
trying TO get in this boat she was
swampcd, and Hs she came bottom up |
clung to the keel together with the
other man, until saw boat from the
Drcadnaught approaching which | swan
toward a
out by one of the sailors, which | grab
bed hold on, They pulled me into the
boat in very exhausted condition. |
would like to say here that grcad credit
is due to both captaians Osborne and
Osgood, of the Drcadnaught and Phan-
tom who were promptly ON the ground |
and rescued many lives also to the Off
GERS OF the Countess Of Duilrrin, who |
rendered very valuable assistance |
am too much overcome by this over
wheIming blow, whereby | have lost |
such dear friends. to feel that can
diSpassionatcIy give an opinion as to any
criminal neglect on the part OF the cap |
tain, Rowland; but in my opinion he
deserves the greatest CcnSurc for the bid |
judgment he displayed in having
a boat, with the immense spread OF
canvas that the Mohawk had, with every
sail set and shcctcd home while riding
at anchor when there was II thunder.
storm apparently coming up from the
west, although it struck as we were lust
paying of, and which proved the utter
destruction Of one of the finest yachts in
the world, and caused the loss of so
many valuable lives
1t is said that the last words of Mr.
Garner, when the water poured in upon
him, and sailor reached through the
broken skylight Of the deck and caught
him by the hand, boSccchiug him to
come out, was: "No, ! can't 90; | must
stay by my wife,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-10
PRIMITIVE WARFARE.
Interesting Proposition by u ,Ioniene.
grin toBa wounded Russinn Onicer.
lnnlnu noII, N,u,y


The M0ntenegrin method of making
war is very primitive, A Russian ohi.
Ger, who visited their country, and
studied it, tells us that Il Montcncgrin
never sues for mercy and whenever one
of them is severely wounded, and il il
impossible TO save him from the enemy,
his own comrades cut Off his head.
When at the attack of Ciohuck, small
detachment of Russian troops was com,
PEELED to retreat, an officer Of stout
make and no longer 'young, fell on the
grotlnd from exhaustion. 4 Montcnc-
grin perceiving it, ran Immediately to
him, and, having drawn his vatagan,
said: You are very brave. and must
wish that should cut of your head.
Say prayer and make Il sign of the
cross" Tho officer, mortified at the prop,
osltiOn, made an effort to rise, and re-
joined his comrades with the assistance
of the friendly MOntencgrn, They con.
slider all those who have been taken by
the enemy as killed. They carry out of
the battle their wounded soldiers ON
their shoulders. Arms, Il small loaf of
bread, cheese, some garlic, Il little
brandy, an old garment, and two pair of
sandals made Of raw hide, form all the
cquipag0 Of the Montcncgrins. On their
march they do not seek any shelter from
rain or cold, In rainy weather the
Montcncgrin wraps around his head the
S'ro0k0 Ca shawl OF coarse cloth), lies
down on the ground and, putting his
rifle under him, sleeps very comfortably,
Three or four hours Of rep0sc are suite
sufficient for his rest and the remainder
OF his time is occupied in constant cXcr-
tion, 1t is impossible to retain them in
the reserve, and it seems that they can
not caImy bear the view Of the enemy.
The tactics of the Montcncgrns are CON
fined 10 being skillIul marksmcn. A
stone, Il hole, tree offer them cover
from the enemy, Firing usually in II
PROSTATE position ON the ground, they
are not easily hit, while their rapid and
sure shots carry destruction into the
closed ranks Of a regular army. They
have besides a we'll Practiscd eye for
judging of distance, and thoroughly I'M
lcTStand how TO take advantage of the
ground. OF course it will always be
lII'icuIt to employ such warriors against
.cgular troops.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1876-08-10
SHERIDAN TO TAKE THE FIELD.


Washington Dispatch tu \, y. Tribune.
The last of the new dctachmcntS ia
reinforce cur troops engaged in fighting
Sioux Indians, are now on their way
westward. Cen. sherman, by the ju
dcious distribution OF the troops which
were stationed ON the Atlantic scaboard
has been able, notwithstanding the pres
cnt numerical weakness of our army, Ia
respond promptly to the calls of Gen.
sheridan for rciniOrCcmcnts, and no vol
untccrs will bcnccdcd To push the Indian
war to successful conclusion.
General Sheridan reports from Chicago
that everything is making satisfactory
progress, and that active operations will
be resumed within Il few weeks. II is
officially reported here that az soon as
the necessary preparations are made and
the spplcs forwarded acknowledgement
Sheridan will take the field and person
ally supcrintcnd the moycmcntso Of troops,
as he did in his successful campaign Of
1865 and 1869 against the Chcycnnes,
kiowas, ArrapahocS and Comanchcs, be-
tween the Platte and the Red River of
the South Gen. Sherman will remain in
Washington directing the general move
mcnt. and providing the necessary
means to insure the success of the cxpc.
dition.
The plan of campaign which has been
determined upon is to make combined
movement Of three columns, with fort
Ellis Us the base. Two of the col
umns will move directly against
the Indians, and one against their
villages General Sheridan will, ac-
cording to the present plan, establish
his headquarters in the field ut some
advantageous point ON Goose creek,
about forty miles northwest Of fort Phil
kcarncy and near the scene of general
Crooks battle on the Rosebud on the
18th of June. The force Of these three
columns will amount in the aggregate to
between three thousand and four thou
sand men.
In speaking of the war Cen Sherman
says that it will he stubborn and bloody;
that the Indian chicftans will naturally
have the choice Of positions, and that in
order to find them it will be necessary to
meet them whenever they offer battle, or
wherever they can be caught. Judging
from what is known of Indian character,
he does not think they will fight unless
they have the advantage, both in position
and numbers, and as Il consequence it
must be expected that the United States
troops will suffer losses. lie says that
Gen. Crook and Gen. Terry have no su-
periors as Indian fighters, and that if
they get anything like Il fair chance,
they will make it very warm for the
warriors ON the Big Horn. Gen. Shcr-
man estimates the fighting strength of
the Sioux now in arms ut twenty-five
hundred, and it is the settled purpose Of
the administration to make the punish
mcnt of the Sionx for their present hos
tility one never to be forgotten by that
yet powerful nation.
Dispatches received at army hcadquar-
tcrs this evening contain the intelligence
that colonel Merritt will not be likely to
reach Gen. Crook until about August
first. after which Gen. Crook and Gen.
Terry will form junction. 1t is also
learned that the Yellowstone river is now
very low and that this may interfere
with the prompt forwarding of sup
plies.