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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-22

THE GIANTS CAUSEwAY.-Nothing
have ever seen in nature can equal the
perfect finish of the Causeway. 1t is diff
cult to believe that the hand of man has
not fashioned it. Pillar on pillar, smooth,
perfect hexagons, climb up and down
where you will upon it, and the same per-
lccion of shape meets your eyes. One
group Of pillars has been called the Fan,
since it has assumed that shape. The col
umns rs rule are about four feet in length
and rise one above another so regularly
that the tops on some form seats, and those
form backs to them, and so on from the
lowest to the highest, 1t is almost i'm
possible to describe the beauty of the
place; YOU have to stand first where we
stood to believe it.
Stand on the hexagons with the great
waves surging up to your feet, pillows OF
hlue-green water roll up and retreat, gurg-
ling us they 90 from submarine holIows,
under your feet, and then us you approach
to peep over the rocks, rush forward again,
li2zing all round you, and spashing you
with foam and bits of sea-weed. Turn
aside and rocks of grand and weird shape
meet your view. Amongst Others appears
to be a monk who, with bent head kneels
in everlasting attitude of prayer. Con
template these rocks for few minutes and
they will appear full of faces and figures,
fantastic perhaps and quaint, but all in
keeping with the kneeing figure. Turn
your back upon the sea, and what grand
scene you have-what cliffs, what rocks,
what wonderful formation! 1t seemed to
me, wherever looked, my eyes wanted
to remain fxed.-Fa1m NeiC Dominion
Monthly for august.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-22


urth wife.
In regard to the story of the little grl
hose mothers remark that after she had
Sen baptized she would he " one of Gods
Itle lambs led her TO ask if in that case
Ia Che child) would have hind legs and
taa," the Independent thinks that a ques-
lon may be raised as to whether the
Nothor or the child had the most puerile
1btion Of the ordinance.
a New York correspondent of the Bos-
IN Journal thinks that Theodore Thomas S
hck of success in that city was owing to
lis attempt to establish "a Partisan SaE-
hlth night concert" and says: 1.-The class
6f people who delight in that form of Sab
hath breaking do not attend classical con-
obrts. Those who like classical music
Keen the Sabbath, and Thomas has met
lhe fate that has awaited every caterer TO
bnblic amusement who has failed to keep
lhe Lords Day"
Al his country house on the Hudson
William Allan Butler has a very charming
conceit in the way of a window, framed
10 ms to impress whoever looks at it with
he belief that it is picture. There is a
Beautiful view of the water from this win
dow, and framed as the easement is in gilt,
and furnished with shadow board one is
Received for q moment into the idea that
ii is the work of art and not natures self.
This idea is not original, as there is SIM
Oar ilusive window in house of some
historic note in Calais, but the effect is no
less striking.
Senator David Davis denies the report
that he's gradually wasting away. He
went to visit one of his Illinois farms the
0thor day to see how Jake was making it
On his one thousand seven hundred acres.
The senator owns the farm. While there
Jake induced the senator to take his stand
On the farm scales and be weighed. Jake
set the weights for two hundred and eigh-
" pounds, then three hundred, but there
was no yielding in the beam. The sena-
Tor was none of your feather weights.
Jake then kept moving the weight dill it
touched three hundred and twenty-five
and one half pounds, whed up the beam
tiled.
n An American gentleman whose frank
and delightful manners have for years
made him favorite in all countries, and
who las gone from house to house in Eng
land us most popular guest. once said to
me in his hearty way THE reason that
americans like the higher classes in Eng
land is because they are the only class
Aomono whom, Vn find the manners to which
i've are accustomed. | am willing TO ac-
knowledge that l don't like to associate
with my own class in England. the mercan-
lille; because it is not like the mercantile
class at home; its members have no self
respect, they are snobs; they boast of their
money at their dinner tables; and il they
get person of rank to dine with them, it
is like II scene out of Thackeray. No, no;
an American is used to associate with his
equals, and that is why, in England, he
prefers the ariStocracy."-T. W. Higgin-
son.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-22
AN INCIDENT.

Gen Santa Anna was in command OF the
Mexicans ut Cerro Gordo He was utter
ly defeated and compelled TO retreat, with
heavy losses in prisoners, material, and
killed and wounded. Shields was danger
ously wounded in the fight, and OF course
WAS left behind at Jalapa. When he be-
came convaescent he was informed that a
lady living opposite the house where he
lay had been very kind, attentive, and had
been of much help to his attendants. As
soon rs he was allowed to walk out he
went to thank her, when he learned to his
surprise that she was the daughter of Santa
Anna. In the course of cOnver saLion that
followed he remarked:
But did you know who it was that you
were ministering to all the timep
Not at first, she replied. 4 discovered
after time that you were Gen. Shields,
who | had heard was killed.
Perhaps, had you known Mt the first
that was one who had II large share in
the defeat of your father, you would not
have received me-.
She drew herself up with an air Of an
old Castilisn. Sir she said, had you with
your own hand killed my father in fair
fight, would have done for you in your
extremity inst as much as l now have
And she looked it rs well as spoke it.
MAGRUDER AND THE GUERILLA.
1t was during this campaign and about
this time that an incident occurred which
the lecturer very humorously described,
but which is here greatly abbreviated:
Gen. John b. Magruder, of subsequent
Confederate fame, was then an officer in
our army, and plumed himself highly on
his horsemanship. One day he rode across
the square on subperb black horse that
he had Just bought Mt Il high price, and
came to the window by which Shields lay,
that he might see and admire his pur-
chase. The curvetting of the steed and
bearing of the rider drew Il crowd into the
square, and presently there was over a
thousand soldiers, citizens, and army fol-
lowers of all kinds, watching and admir-
ing Jack Magruder show off. After a
time. wien Magruder had stopped mo-
ment, one Of the MeXicans came forward,
patted aud praised the horse, and told the
officer that he rode almost as well MS an
inhabitant of the country could.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-22

NJ. John w. Young, the son and prob
le successor of Brigham Young, has
len Clara Stenhouse Young, one of the
dows of his brother Joseph, for hi,
nrth wife.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-22

collar, linen coat, and the coarse panta-
looms he wore had no suspicion of rank
about them, and his unstockinged feet were
covered by common infantry shoes While
| was trying to figure out in my mind
what this apparition could be he took my
hand heartily, sayiug: Pm very glad to
see you here, General Shields, and will cut
out some work for your command before
long And this was actually Gen. Zach
ary Taylor, one of the bravest, kindest and
noblest men that ever lived
CRRRO GoRDO.
Previous to the brilliant American vic
tory of Cerre Gortlo, the engineers both of
the attacking and defending armies had
carefully surveyed the highest of the emf
nences that briste about the place, and had
reported it inaccessible. 1t overlooked
the whole Mexican army, but the Mexi-
cans were confident it could not be occu-
pied, and the same belief prevailed in the
American camp. The night before the as
sanlt was very dark one. Shields was
in his tent, when toward midnight a num-
Der of soldiers of his command came to
him and asked permission to put 6pound
gun on the top of this Cliff.
was astonshed. Don't you know,
| asked, that the engineers say that it
can't be climbed? to say nothing about
placing cannon up there
They insisted, however, they should like
to try it. TRY it, then, boys said. No
harm will be done, even if you fail"
They then went away, and in two hours
they were back again with the amazing
news that they actually had 6-pounder in
position on the summit of that almost per-
pendicular height.
And if you'll consent, sir, said one of
them, we'll put 12-pounder there, too
Go ahead, l replied, I'll believe you
can do anything now And long before
daylight they reported that the 12-pounder
was up there beside the 6-pounder, ready
to open on the Mexicans in the morning,
| thought the news to good TO be kept, so
| went to Gen. Twiggs' tent and reused
him up. lie heard my story, and looked
at me us though he di | not believe Il word
of it."
DO you mean to tell me- lie exclaimed,
that those fellows of yours have hauled Il
IL. FOUNDER and also FOUNDER up to the
top of that heisht?'
Yes, sir; and what do you think OF
that?'
4 think there are two pieces Of artillery
lost to the United States; for there are not
men enough in the army to get them down
again.
But these two pieces did excellent service
against the surprised Mexicans that day,
and they were got again af(erward.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-22
Gen. Shields Stories.
INTERESTING "REMINISCENCES OF TIE MEX.
ICAN WAR.

Among the stories which General
Shields told at his recent Lockport, N. Y,
reception, are the following:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-08-22

In regard to the story of the little girl
hose mothers remark that after she had
sen baptized she would he " one of Gods
|ltle lambs " led her TO ask if, in that case,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

HELMBoLD's BUCHU. - Helmbold's
Buchu has long been known as one of the
most valuable medicines attainable in GER
tain classes of diseases, such as dyspepsia,
chronic rheumatism, dropsy, cutaneous
affections, aud especially affections of the
urinary organs. As diuretic, it is supe
rior to almost any other medicine in use,
and the great care with which it is pre-
pared, the absolute purity of the prepare
ton, and the diligence used in the selection
of the crude material, have made il known
far and wide as reliable and effective
preparation, aud one that can always be
used with safety and benefit. The great
success of Helmbold's Buchu has led to
the production OF many spurious prepare
tons, which are made cheap!y and placed
upon the market to be sold on the reputa.
ton acquired by Helmbold's original pre-
paration, Parties who desire really good
medicine should be careful and use Helm
holds only.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING NEW
YoRK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and
others to stop at when in New York is the
Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite the
Grand Central Depot, kept on the Euro
pean plan--you therefore only pay for
what you get. Everything is FIRST class,
and prices moderate, adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check ON the counter of the Hotel,
your baggage will be delivered in your
rooms, fifteens minutes after the arrival
of the cars, free of expense We advise
you to give the Grand Union trial.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12
From The Neao orleans Times, april s.
Mr.. Cox Declines.

In response to request from the Demo
cratic Legislature, inviting him to address
that body on Monday, Hon. S. s. Cox
transmitted, on Saturday, a reply as below
ST. CHARLES HOTEL. !
New Orleans, April g. 1877.
GENTLEMEN-Your complimentary invi-
tntion has been received, and, assure you,
appreciated. While it would give me in
finite pleasure to be with you on Monday
next, as you suggest, | fear | must leave
the city at that time, if not before My
best impression, moreover, is that as my
visit is entirely one of private observation
and as your community is very properly
sensitive to every breath, it would be wise
tor me to be reticent as to public concerns
If indeed any expression of mine were
worthy of your attention at this perilous
time.
With every sympathy for your success
and with kind acknowledgements for the
honor you tender,
j am truly, ETC., S. S. Cox.
To Hon. L. A. Wilt, Louis Bach, and Others State
House, New Orleans
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

FALSE IMPRESSION. 1t is generally sup
posed by certain class of citizens, who
are not practical or experienced, that Dys-
pepsia cannot invariably be cured. but we
are pleased to say that Green's August
Flower has never, to our knowledge, failed
to cure Dyspepsia and Liver Complai il
all its forms. such as Sour Stomach, Cos
tiveness, Sick Headache, Palpitation of the
Heart, Low Spirits, &c, &c. Out of 3d.
600 dozen bottles sold last year, not single
failure was reported, but thousands of com
plimentary letters received from Druggists
of wonderful cures Three doses will re-
lieve any case. Try it. Sample Bottles
10 cents. Regular Size rs cents. For sale
by L, III. Thomas.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12
DR.. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum, purge, regulate, purify, cleanse, and strength
en-. Railways Pills. for the cure of ali disorders OF
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder
Nervous Diseases, Headache, Constipation Costive-
ness, Indigestion, Dyspepsia Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation OF the Bowels, Piles and all
arrangements of the Internal VIscera. Warranted
to effect positive cure. Purely Vegetable, CON
tanning no mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs
~ Observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
In the Head, Acidity of the Stomach, Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness Of Weight
In the Stomach Sour Eruptons, Sinking or Flutter-
ings in the Pit of the Stomach. Swimming of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
ut the Heart, Choking or Suffocating Sensation
when In Lying Posture, Dimness of Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
the Head Deficiency of Perspiration, Yellowness OF
the skin and Eyes, Pain In the Side, Chest, Limbs
and sudden Flushes Of Heat Burning in the Flesh
A few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
system from all the above named disorders. Price
70 cents per box, Sold by druggists.
Read "FALSE ANDsTRUE."
u send one letter.stamp to RADwAY. & CO., No 81
warren 81, New York Information worth thon.
sAndA will be sent you,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12
INTERMITTENT TEvER is so common II

INTERMITTENT TEvER is so common IN
the country as scarcely to need comment.
The causes which produce it are such as
cold, irregular living, over exertion, low
spirits, night air, exposure to miasmatic
exhalatioDs, &c, In large cities where
edge tools and agricultural implements are
manufactured, the grinder protects his
lungs from the injurious effect of the dust
flying off the grindstone by wearing q
respirator The coal miner ere he descends
the shaft provides himself with safety
lamp to guard against fire damp. Now il
is equally necessary for those who are
brought in contact with any of the causes
leading to intermittent fever, to provide
themselves with that we'll known and
highly esteemed remedy against it, the
HOME STOMACH BITTERs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12
The MRS. watson Case.

Supt Kimball, of the G. r. |. 4 p. K.
R., has handed us the statements of Con-
ductors Glaspell and Davis, written down
by E. E. Cook, ESQ.,, attorney for the
road, in relation to the alleged ill-treat-
ment of Mrs. Watson, on train of cars
between Davenport and Iowa City, on the
evening Of the 4th inst. Mr.. Glaspell
states that the lady was on his portion OF
the train, from Davenport to Wilton
Junction, where his cars are switched from
the main line to the Southeastern branch
road for Kansas. The first that Mr.,
Glaspell SPEAKS of Mrs Watson, in his
statement, he says that while he and three
other persons with him were going through
the cars, examining tickets, Mrs. Watson
jumped up and spoke to one of the men.
calling him Mr.. Partridge. which was not
his name, and after being informed that
it was not she still insisted that it was
Mr.. Glaspell charges that she was under
the influence of morphine and was not in
her right mind, and relates several incl
dents which seem to satisfy him that such
was the case.
Conductor Davis says he did not see
Mrs. Watson until she was brought to his
part of the train at Wilton, when Glas-
pelI told him she was crazy. He took
care of her and took her to Mrs. Melon
AIDS boarding house in Iowa City, as
already described in the newspapers. He
says "she was very much excited and
evidently not in her right mind" He
says he saw her the next day, on his
return and "she seemed quiet and in her
manner rational"
| There is no evidence that the train men
of the train from Chicago to Davenport,
on which she arrived, reported any crazy
person to the next train. 1t would seem
that if crazy woman had been on the
train from Chicago the fact should have
been reported to the next train. Mrs
Watson may b. an insane person, bu
those who reported the case to the Chicago
| ouu AoWd NlIy pdptIS nave pSeu Uduil
deceived if she is a crazy person. w
suppose time will tell If she is "a per
son Of disordered mind it seems straug
that her friends should have sent he
from Cleveland to Iowa alone. Still, sh
: may have gone crazy on the cars. TIL
only object The ARGUS has in the matte
is to aid 10 securing proper attention t
, passengers from train men and to rende
safer the lives of people who place them
selves in their charge. We are quite sur
that the managers Of the e. r. |. & z. r
J R., will thank us for this good intention
also that they will use every effort to re
quire proper attention to and protection c
; all who place themselves in their care !
train men neglect their duty THE ARGU
will be very likely to speak about it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

D. A. DIN, of Racine, general supt.
W. Z. R. r, was among the guests Of the
Harper House last night
A. A. Hobart. of Chicago, superintendent
of trains and stations on the G. B. & @.
r. r. is at the Harper House.
Mr.. S. L. Brettun, of Hampton, one Of
the Oldest and most respected citizens of
our county, paid us a short call to-day. He
is in fine health and spirits, and is quite
pleased to see Returning Board Hayes
adopting Tilden's policy.
r. Il. Gable, Esq, returned from Chicago
this morning, and spent to-day on the line
Of the Mercer county railroad.
James Cozad of Andalusia, and A. R.
Stoddard and Sam'l heagy, of Hampton,
were among the arrivals at the Rock Island
House to-day.
Miss Kitty Marshall, daughter of Chas
B. Marshall, Esq, one of the large farmers
If Canoe Greek, in this county, is soon to b.
married to Mr.. Geo. L. Gardiner, at thu
residence of her parents, who now reside
in Clinton, Iowa. We remember her as ;
bright and beautiful little girl at her father
farm house. Now, we hear, she is mos
amiable and accomplished lady. Beau
tifully engraved invitation cards have beel
Issued thanks for our's) aud the happ,
wedding will take place on Tuesday, tn
oath inst. Our best wishes are offered.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning leaves no scars.

BosoHEE's GERMAN SYRUP can now be
purchased right at home, it is the most
successful preparation ever introduced to
our people. It works like charm in all
cases of Consumption, Pneumonia, Hem
orrhages, Asthma, severe Coughs, Group
and all other Throat and Lung Diseases.
No person has ever used this medicine
without getting immediate relief, yet there
are great many poor, suffering, skepti-
cal persons going about our streets with a
suspicious cough. and the voice of con-
sumption coming from their lungs, that
will not try it. If you die, it is your own
fault, as you can go to your druggist T..
II. Thomas and get sample bottle for 10
cents and try it; three doses will relieve
any case. Regular size only IS cts.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

Popular illustrated book 1850 pagesl on
MANHOOD! WOMANHooD! MARRIAGEl
Tmpediments to Marriage; the cause and
cure. Sent securely sealed, postpaid. for
80 cents, by DR.. Z. WHITTIER, 6l7 St.
Charles street, ST. Louis, Mo-. the great
specialist Read his work.
Printing, Binding and Blank-Book work
speciahties at THE ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

The work done by this ofhcefor Charley
Gray's estate was ordered by Messrs
Simonson & Stoddard, of Port Byron.
The charge is reasonable one for the
work done, and it is matter of entire in
difference to THE ARGUS PRINTING Com.
PANY whether old Guyer allows it OF
not. The parties who ordere] the work
are good for the amount. 2dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

A lady writes us: l suffered intensity
from an attack of pleurisy. My nurse
obtained bottle of Rennes Pain-Ki ing
Magic Oil, applied it as directed; in tht e
hours | was entirely cured. / would
recommend to ladies the use of Renne's
Magic Oil as invaluable to relieve pain and
suffering, and as being neat and delicate
to use and worthy of your confidence.
Keep it in the house for use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

Safely and Certainly that great external
remedy. Glenn's Sulphur Soap, removes
cutaneous eruptions by opening the pores
whose Instructions was the cause of the
difficulty. Test and you will endorse it.
Depot, Crittentons, No. Sixth Avenue.
Beautiful Shades of Black or Brown are
produced by Hills Hair Dye.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

Quinine can be taken without taste by
mixing in "Quinine Elixir" Cheap. Bet
ter than pills. Druggists keep it. For
sale by the ounce. Manufactured by
Allarie. Woodward & Co., Peoria, ILL.,.
6-l7mwf&wly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

The Grand Central Hotel, New York,
has exceeded all its former prosperity by
its well timed aud judicious concession to
the popular demand for reduced rates.
1t made the FIRST reduction from $4,OO to
$3.50 aud 81. per daY.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

1t has been repeatedly shown that one
gets better results from less than two thirds
of Dooley's Yeast Powder than from the
full amount of any other baking powder in
the world. Housekeepers have found out
this fact, and the books of grocers all
through the country prove this immense
popular preference absolutely.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12
River N ews.

Geo. Lamont, the we'll known and pop
ular agent for the Diamond Joe line Of
steamers, has beer reappointed.
The Diamond Joe came up'tkis morning,
aud, after leaving considerable freight,
and taking on a good deal more, she left
for Clinton. She will be down again on
Sunday.
The Minneapolis is expected up on
Saturday, and the Red Wing or the Belle
of Lacrosse down to morrow.
The Diamond Joe line have sent a petit
ton to our city council asking leave to erect
temporary shed or store room on the
levee for the protection of freight By
paying for the use of the ground and
agreeing to remove the shanty when
ordered to do so. perhaps the council
would grant the privilege.
The river is falling aud is now about
| 6:3 above low water mark.
Amulet can't be cxcelled For sale by
A w. Bowen. l2dlt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-04-12

STAND NOT UPON THE ORDER OF YOUR
GOING, but go at once and buy bottle
of the fragrant Sozodont You will never
regret it, 1t not only beauties and
preserves the teeth, and arrests decay,
but leaves the mouth cool, and the breath
as fragrant as a rose.