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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
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SENATE.


WASHINGTON. March 19.-The senate
having resumed consideration of Pacific
railroad sinking fund bill, Mr.. Morgan
opposed granting more powers to railroads,
and Mr.. Mitchell then took the floor, but
said he would prefer to 60 en- with his re-
marks tomorrow.
The sinking fund bill was then laid
aside, with the understanding that it should
be unfinished business tomorrow and the
senate took up the house bill authorizing
the secretary of the treasury to employ
temporary clerks, and making an appro-
priation for the same Also making an
appropriation for detecting trespasses upon
public lands. and for bringing into market
public lands in certain places, and for
other purposes.
The committee on appropriations sub
mitted certain amendments to the pending
bill
In the discussion on the amendment of
Mr.. Beck making the last line read Not
for sale or export" Mr.. Teller said there
we're no wood rings, Notwithstanding Sec
retary Schurz.
Mr. Blaine accepted this amendment in
modified form. He was prosecuting the
thief aud protecting the settler, and ia
vored this amendment. which will force
the secretary of the interior to do the
same, This only guaranteed what settlers
in all western states have had, namely, the
privilege of cutting timber for their own
use until the lands are surveyed.
Mr.. Eustis favored dismiss4ng these
spies. who were prosecuting persons fol-
trespassing. They were disgrace.
The debate was continued at length by
Messrs Blaine, Hoar, Dawes, Sargent
Matthews and others.
Pending discussion the vice-presiden
laid before the senate the military academy
appropriation bill. with a message from
the house of representatives disagreeing t,
various amendments of the senate to tha
| bill
On motion of Mr.. Window, the senat
insisted on its amendments. and commit
tee of conference was ordered.
Adjourned.
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WASHINGTON, March 20.-subscrint;ons
to the four per cent bonds to-day are
s706. 900.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
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over checks given on through tickets from Rock
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this tram.
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M M. CORBETT,
VIM. F. Zimmerman.
Railroad Time Table.
caIcAao. RooE ISLAND ; PACIFIC 3. 3

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
1t 9 90 6. m. 4:30 p, m; and 9:35 D. N. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At $40 q. m; 1910 q. m, and 500 D. N. Train
arrive from the east "a above
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20

RHEUMATISM-Sone six months could not
walk without the help Of q crutch; tried phYsl-
clans and many kinds Of advertised cures without
benefit. Six bottles OF Fenton's Matches Syrup
cured me. CAPT GEO HAND
SALT RHEUM- Eight bottles made perfect and
permanent cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20
CAPT THOMAS Pennington

SCROFULA-From infancy was treated by th'
best physicians and took eyerybody's cure, TWE
bottles Matchless Syrup cured me-;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-03-20

TOOK ali the hest remedies advertised, and in the
hospital, New York, twenty weeks could not get
cured; six bottles of Fentn ms Matehless syrup
cured me- GEORGE BROWN, Cleveland, o.
FEMALE WEAKNESS som six years; used ev-
cry Alternative known; tried the climate from MIN
nesota 10 Texas; could get no relief; after q few
Sarannarilla
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-06-28

Au 0msha poker player died very quiet
Iy the other day. He was playing in sa-
loon with three others, when a dispute
arose about the betting. He was loud in
his assertions, though every body believed
him to be lying, and at last he said, 81 hope
Christ will kill me if il isn't so " He had
dealt the hand himself and then passed it to
the next player who shuffied the cards and
asked him to cut. But the blasphemous
player did not cut, and n look into his face
disclosed the fact tllat ho was dead
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-06-28

Next, in point of moanness, to doing an
injury, is to do a man favor and every now
and then remind him of it.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-06-28

The most sentimental exercises yet known
is said to be women swimming in tears.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-06-28
NUMBER 26.'
THE CoL0RED VOTE.

Inc Aobeville County Democratic Con-
vention refuses to admit colored clubs 70 rep.
resentation in that body, but permits coIored
men to unite with the several clubs IN ex-
actly the same footing with white men
The colcr lno has been wiped out and both
races are to stand upLn common platform
OF equal rights and equal justice to NIL
without regard to race, color or previous
condition. This is certainly jump, not n
step, forward for n county that has.a<blocL
majority. Abbeville and Edgefield, adioip.
ing counties, stand Just opposed to ,eoch
other in their ideas about managing the
coiored vote, both, We think, adoptiSp eI..
tremos. The proper disposition of this vote
in the State, and particularly in tho low
country counties, is question with which
the Democracy will have to contend ot M
distant day; and every step taken toward
Its adjustment should be deliberately con-
sldered before decided upon.
Inc colored people are citizens and vo.
'ers In our country; whether ignorant or
hot' whether by or against our will, does
not affect the fact, and they must be fairly
ana Justly dealt with by the Democracy,-
Ii our conduct toward them be other than
Just We can never expect to do away with
their prejudices and unite them with ns
upon any reasonable terms The color of
the man will decide to what party he be.
longs, save few scalawags who, for plum
der aud gain, may be united with one or
the other, as his interest leads him to elect.
Politically, the colored man is our equal.
made 20 both by the laws of the nation of
which we are subjects and by the laws of
the State in which our destnies are cast
and these laws We cannot annul or ebonoc
materially. His vote in the bollor he,
counts equal with the white mans vote
either to redress an injury or to pcrpetratc
fraud and there is no force which the
"hlte man can bring to bear upon that vote
~ properly direct it, save his superior intel
ligence. When the colored man holds the
Daiance OF power, as he evidently does in
this and other counties, the white man dares
not ignore the influence of bis vote; if he
does, 1t is at the peril of his own interest
and the best interest of his country.
With these facts, therefore, so tappiblv
before us, it becomes question of great
'direof The influence St iii5 vote 8, S.S q,
perter intelligence? We certainly cannot
90 it by standing aloof and leaving him to
the manipulations of cunning politicians in
the shape of shrewd carpet.bagsers, or
unprlncipled scalawags; but position must
be assumed in some way, which will enable
us to bring our intelligence in contact with
the voter and thus control the vote
There can be no better time to assume this
position than now, Or more important polt-
lcal principles involved than those of de
coming campaign.
1t strikes us at this writing, as necessi-
ty OF the proper position, that political
principles should determine the party lines
and not color or race. Abbevile may have
struck the right chord, but we are sure
Edsehed has not -OrangeJury Times.
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UNION c. H.. SOUTH cARb11NA, JUNE 2s, 1878
SEND THE BEST MEN,

1t was a decided hit made by Governor
Hampton, in his speech ut Anderson, when
he told the people of South Carolina to pick
out their best men and send them to the
Legislature-make them 90 into the service
OF the State. He was giving advice which
has since found lodgment in every nook
and corner Of the State, and if we read the
signs OF the times Alright the people are
preparing to act upon the suggestion BY de-
manding the services Of the very best men
who are not now in Office. 1t is no time
for selecting Legislators with reference to
exgsdiency, locality or occupation. -
Inc qussGl0n or expeuyenry IS aIways
frausht with danger'to the best interests of
the people. A man whose nomination
merely fills gap created by supposed polit-
lcal necessities does not. as general rule,
come up to the standard of fitness in other
respects. He is governed too much in his
conduct by reference to the expedient which
caused him to rise to the surface, and in
deciding questions of the utmost concern
to the State, when independence aud self
reliance ought to govern, he is too apt to
guage his conduct by the supposed popu-
larity OF the measure under consideration.
AAS hS'Sh S'SaSSo thC way uSeIul ana
practical legislation, nor rises above the pre-
judices Of the hour, but is always On the
scent for the popular side of every ques.
ton.
In reference to the locality of candidates,
it has grown to be the custom in some
counties to make up ticket composed of
men selected for their geographical location
"A custom which would oftimes be more
honored in the breach than the observance.
Members Of the Legislature do not repre-
sent particular sections of their counties
when they come together to enact laws. for
the State. Indeed, beyond the mere local
legislation which is required for the several
counties, the members are representatives
of tho State in the truest sense Thev are
to make laws which operate with equal
force upon every citizen, and in dschars-
ing this high trust no conscientious man
will undervaue the rights aud privileges of
all sections of the State. 1t doubtless
serves good purpose to distribute the re-
sponsibilltics of NE local officers, such as
County Commissioners, for instance, where
t3fcx-2rusSr,-upo~ss-.,xu.,. n
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-06-28

An observing young gentleman of al
most three years said, during pause in the
conversation "Mrs. Jones, lat your teeth
down again"
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-06-28

A DanbuTy man who went to drug
store to have prescription prepared, seeing
nobody but clerk present, said "Young
man, are you keeping company with girl?"
Eyes, sir" answered the clerk with blush.
"Do you think the world of her 2" Fl do"
said the clerk firmly, although blushing
considerably. "Is she in town." pursued
the customer anxiously. "No, sir; che is
away on visit" "That will do" said the
man, decisively. "You can't fool around any
prescriptions for me-" And he went away.
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"ii oCStiouS VI Ihe SCate. IL u0uOtleSS
serves good purpose to distribute the re-
sponsbilltics of sAsse' local officers, such as
County Commissioners, for instance, where
Sasa,;ssSsss-ss: Z,:...ss.7.:.ssSsss
to apply to the members Of the Legislature,
if chosen from the class of men who are
qualified oy reason of their abilities and
character for the position. They are equally
familiar with every portion of their coun-
ties, or else they arc fully capable of ascer-
tanning its peculiar needs without residing
in any special locality.
Then, again, mans occupation does not
give him any claim upon the position
There arc scores of lawyers who are unfit
to make laws, because the prerequisites of
well balanced mind, independence of
thought and just cquipoise in action, are.
sadly wanting in some Of the lesaf .frater-
nifty. But the mereefact that one is law:
yer cannot be held against any man who is
otherwise worthy Of election. In truth,
the prejudice against sending lawyers is
lamcntablc misfortune to the State. The
crude and hasty legislation of the past two
years might have been largely avoided, if
there had been Il more liberal distribution
of the legal fraternity who were cognizant
Of the laws in force already. A few men,
no matter how we'll vcrscd in fhcir.tprofes-.
sion, could no. inspect every measure cfiti.'
cally as it passed through the ordinary
course Of legislation. 1t requires creful-
ness to great degree in the most ordinary
situation of affairs, and when Legislature
is confronted with the most difficult prob.
lens growing out of an anomalous condition
of society, as was the case with the last
Legislature, it does require wisdom and ex-
periencc to steer clear Of blunders and mis-
takes The wonder is that so few were
committed.
In our judgment, then, it is folly to Sc
ect members Of the Legislature by reason
Of their occupation or residence, and far
more damaging to choose them for their
availability on the grounds of expcdicncy
1t is the best men that are wanted to deal
with the intricate questions before the next
Legislature. The men who are best adap>
ted to the work before them, because Of
their training, industry and devotion to
the State. Men of brains and character,
with the will and determination to do
what is right, regardless of the effect it
will have upon their personal popularity.
The work Of rehabilitation is not complete.
Much has been done in short time, but
vastly more remains to be accomplished
The Legislature next winter will not be idle
or unemployed. 1t should be composed of
men capable of dealing with every emer-
gcncy, and in all respects fit exponents Of
the honor, intelligence and wisdom of South
Carolina the crowning adornment Of the
mighty revolution which has transformed
the commonwealth from pit of corruption
and degradation into the dwelling.pace Of
decency, morality and highest integrity in
official life, and illumined the hopes and
aspirations of people who were crushed
beneath heavier weight than ever bore
down upon AngloSaxon civilization
Send the best men to complete this work
Columbia Rcgister.
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HORRIBLE IF TRUE.-Burkevile, Va,
June ia horrible affair occurred here
this morning between Jennie Miller and
her husband, Anderson Miller, standing
very well among the citizens, and, until his
marriage, being very quiet and peaceful
young man. About two years ago, against
the wishes and advice of his friends and
parents, he married Jennie Tyler, a good
looking girl but possessing vicious tenn
pc rand will Of her own that gave in
dications that she would make her hus-
bands home hot place. At first they
seemed to be leaoing happy married
life, but gradually the wife's temper man.
ifested itself in various ways, and to-day
the connubial quarreIs eliminated by the
most awful tragedy ever enacted in this
part OF Virginia. The husband and wife
were seated at the breakfast table with an
invited guests, when the husband Glanced
to discover fly in the biscuits, or thought
he saw one. Anyhow, he said, "Jepnie,
you are bad cook to let flies get in the
bread" The wife's temper increased as
she spoke, and finally she called her
husband liar. lie demonstrated with her
for using such language in the presence of
an invited guest Fairly beside herself with
rage, she caught up new axe which was
lying on the hearthstone, and before the
guest could interfere, she had Drained her
husband. When he fell to the floor she
brought the keen blade of the axe down on
his neck, completely severing the head from
the body, the head rolling on towards tho
fire, and the body rolling under the table.
The wretched woman is in Jail awaiting
trial, the Magistrate having refused bail.
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BOOKS, STATIONERY, dc.
ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN
PAPETERIES

Just received at
FRENCH'S, O5 KING STR E IL l.
Tho assortment embraces o great variety OF
styles, and at prices lower than ever, beginning
with twenty. four sheets of good Noto Paper anC
tWenty-four Envelopes, in noat box, tor ter
cents. Very pretty boxes Is and 25c, and al
grades up to $1 SO per box.
Now lot of Bill Heads, N ote and Letter Heads
Cap Paper, Flat Letter, Flat Cap and Folio
Post, all weights, very low. ~
Blank Books specially. a full stock OF Gap
| Grown, Demy and Medium, Ledgers and Jour
mails, Day Books and Records, long and orosd
from two to ten quires each, constantly on hand
Inks-Arnolds Fluid, (Englsh) Carriers Inks
| Thsddeus David's, Maynard & Noyes' Steph'
en's and Blackwood's English Inks, Bixby' g.
DovelPs, Moore's and Arnold's Copying Inks
Antoine's French Copying, Cochrane's Engllsh
Bright Scarlet and American Carmno and Vlo'
let Inks :,
Printing and Book Paper, Tissue Paper of all
Notes and Drafts, in books of hundred up te
one thousand; Manifold Paper, Parchment lis
sue Copying Papor, China Cards. Printers
Blanks and Bristol Cards for printers uso
Shippinr Cards and Tags Of all sizes, Copying
Books, ShIpman Adhesive Files, lnkstands IN
great variety, Indelible Pencils and Ink, Brsto
Board of all sizes. Congress Tie Envelopes
Rogers Erasers, Arm Rests and all sorts Of
Counting House Stationery.
Emorsons Clip and File Is tho best IN lht
market, three sizes, note lcttor and Cap:
A full stock of Faber's and Dixon's Pencils
black, blue, rcd and groom.
Time and space fail 10 continue tho onumera-
ton in this department.
This stock has boon bought at tho lowest price
for cash. and will be sold upon the very low est
terms. Lfeb 14l GEO. E. FRENCH.
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.ru,e Home of the Modern Duel.

1t may be said, however, that Ireland Is the
homo Of the modern duel. 1t ilourishcd there
to an extent not dreamed Of elsewhere. 1T was
10 Ireland, and as late as 1911, too, that the
Judge said from the bench, ln trial Tor murder
in duel, to his jury "Gcntcmcn, 1t is my
business to lay down the law to you, and Will.
The law says killing a man 10 duel IS murder,
and am bound to tell you that it Is murder
therefore, in the discharge Of my duty, / tell
you so but at the same time | say TO you that
iarcr duel than this never saw 10 the course
Of nv life" Ii Ireland is the home OF the
duel Sir Jonah Darlington may be called tho
father of the code. His utteranccs upon this
subicct arc law all over the world harrington
himself had several dunls. lie was once called
by MIR. DAILY to the field without ever having
seen him. When he reached the ground hlr.
Dalv announced that harrington was not the
man ho had intended to challenge; that tho
whole thing was mistake, etc. harrington
insisted, however, upon proceeding rs by rule
! Of the code; mo apology can be received
without exchanging shots after the parties
have mot" lie fired and wounded MIR. Daily,
and then accepted his apology. At another
time he went to out fight person named
McNalIy. Ills ball struck McNalIy, who in
staptly cried, 81 am hitl' Upon examination
it was found that tho ball had struck the buckle
of his ga!Iows. aud had not entered his body.
Thcroupon Harrington said :--"You are the
first rogue, McNally, that | ever saw saved by
the gaows. Darlington survived all his ducls.
John Phllpot Curran fought several ducls:
| He was exceedingly happy on the field, and
usually went into his affair" laughing lie
once fought Mr. st. Ledger. lie received
| his antagonists fire without flinchlng but did
not return it. "Ihcro was no necessity Tor me
to do So" he said. 81 was perfectly certain
that ho would die Of fright at the report OF h's
own pistol" On another occasion he went out
| to meet John Egaa, who is described az great
bully, and of enormous size. Egan complained
of tho great disparity 10 their size, and said
II could as easily hit razor edge as him, while
| he can take me as easily as turf stack. Cur.
ran, with an air of charming candor, advanced
aod said II wish to take no advantage that
may be offered me in your size. Therefore
am willing for section Of your body, Just the
size of mine, to be chalkcd on you. Aud every
bail that [ lodge in you outside OF the chalk
line shall count for nothing" Curran was ono
Of the bravest meu that over lived, and could
look into the mouth of pistol as gayly as into
the eyes of girl.--Ihilu. Times
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FISH. OYSTERS, &c.
U-ILLIAM II. SMITH.

DEALERI IN
FRESH AND SALTED FISH.
FISH WHARF AND STALLS CITY MAT
KET,
would inform dealers and others that M IS pro-
pared to furnish them with all kind OF
POTOMAC FISH.
at the lowest possible prices. l would cali Ih1
attention of buyers to the fact that my Dran9
stands No. in market at all times anu ih'"nu
TO sustain my reputation IN thst Tespe.st will ho
NV stalls, Nos. and S. Fish Market' VII. Will ~ W
supplied with fresh fish overy morning Inoy
viii Ip be superintendod by Mr.. James G. Grimes mes
sr M and nc families can depond on getting the best
Whether they como in person or sopd p;sS otdess
Persons at distance waning IN avH rood ordor.
U.s. ms~ All Ali Orders addressed to VIM. H. SMITH,
Alexandria, Va, will receive prompt attention.
mar
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WINES AND LIQUORS.
Henry Englehardt's Lager Beer.

(Bottled for Family Uso and Shipping.) -,
The attention of the public is respectfully cali,
cd to very superior article of LAGER and
WEISS BEER, brewed from tho bosL Malt anu
HOBS, with the greatest caro- for its purity, and
put up in tho most convenient stylo with patont
stoppers
Invaids or delicate persons will derive much
benefit from its uso. Orders left at Louis APP
pch's restaurant will receive prompt attention.
Country merchants and dealers supplied At
lowest rates. Delivered to any part OF tho city
HENRY ENGLEHARDT,
my6 West End brewery.
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NJ 0 TIC +

Y Y T.
1 haveiust returned from tho North with q
full line of tho following goods: Ladies an and |
Children's Hosiery from lac to soc pair; hld
Gloves from 75c to 81 IS per pair; HandKer-
chiefs at all prices; Zephyr Worsted, white lOc,
colored l4c per or; Ladies' Embroidered Col
o.si lars 15c; largo arg line Of Lsco Collars for child
rem; Corsets from 5Oc up; Yarn, Navy Blue,
Seal, Brown, and all the plain colors; Merlno
Vests and Pants OF ali sizos; Gard Board Sllvor
Paper Pictures in groat variety; Motto fockHt
Books; Steel Purses, now style; Lace H, ana DIX
Scarls: Cropn lease; All kinds of Rutlllng worry
low; % Buttons, Fringes and Black Velvet on tho
bias also Velvat Ribbons and everything IN my
line as low rs can bo sold in this or any olhcr
city. Call and soa for yourselves al
G. G. BERRY'S, II King st.
Agont for 6INGEHS SEWING MACHINES
~
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FOE: SALE OK KENT.
TOR SALE OR RE n T..

FOE SALE OK X Z =
SIX ACRES OF GARDEN LAND, near
Aloxandria, in West End, Fairfsx county Va.
Has asaGOOD DWELLING. two Brick Slaugh-
tor Houses, Smoke House, Stable. Carriage
House and other out buildings; about 1D diiler-
ort kinds of fruit trees grapes, small fruit. sc.
For terms, &C., apply to L. A. KERRY, No.
Sc King st., Alexandra, Va. NH 9-oolw
CEVERAL DESIRABLE DWELLINGS
~ FOR RENT. Apply OF ZIG King street.
NH 8--eo4t
NOTICE-The sale of the steamboat MAki
IN WASHINGTON has boon postponed.
The boat and wharf can be purchesed 81 prlVstG
sale by applying to p. Ii. TROTd, tresloen1ol ol
the Company, Accosink 7. o., Fairfax co.. va
NH 8-tf -
y1OR RENT-Tae TWO STORY BRICK
r DWELLING HOUSE No. l6 Cameron
street, now occupied by X. Il. White. Posses
sion given Fob. 1st, 1873. Apply to
jan 9-tf ". ". HiaooA " ooA,
Y1OR EENT-The STORE ROOM on tho
r northeast corner of King and Union streets
the best location in tho city for grocery ana
] liquor store Apply at this Office ap l9-u