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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Reconstruction Impossible. .

This may not be true as regards States
indeed we know it is not; but it is abso-
lutely Etrue as regards those delicate
organs. the human lungs. When they
are disorganized and partly consumed,
they cannot be restored to healthy con.
dition. But bear In mind that this mis-
fortune can never happen if HALE's
HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND TAR. il
administered as a remedy for the
Cough which always precedes Pulmonary
Consumption, Sold by druggists every
where at so cents and 81. Great saving to
get the large size.
Joseph Osborn, Auburn. N. Y, writes:
HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoUND AND
TAR and PIXIES TooTHAcHE DROPS sell
WE'LL"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

For the benefit of all sufferers. be good
enough TO bring the wonderful effect OF ST
JACOBS OH before the public For
twelve long years my wife suffered with
Neuralgia IN the head, and often had the
most terrible pains. A few weeks ago
bought bottle of that wonderful remedy
ST. JACOBS OIL-and am perfectly
at its marvellous effect: half a
bottle thoroughly cured my wife. I glad
ly would have paid any physician fifty
dollars if he could have done the same:
therefore ] wish that every body may
learn to value the true medicine
CHRISTIAN HANNA,
I Youngstown, O.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
The Illinois Democracy.
Nashville GILL; Democrat.

Let Democrats throw aside this idea
that we are in the minority in this state
and therefore have nothing but defeat to
expect. This is said too often by demo
Gratis. We are in the majority sin the ma
ton as the last election returns proved,
and we can be in the majority 10 this state
If we make a united and harmonious
effort. Now is the time to begin. Let US
make up our minds to lay aside all minor
differences and unite in opposing the re-
publican party in it's efforts to eentralize
this government. We want no 'stronc
government sgoverned by military rule.
We want government of and by the peo-
pie and this is what the democratic party is
pledged to preserve,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Personal.

r. G. Dishon, of Dixon, ILL.,, is at the
Rock Island House.
Sheriff Perkins returned this morning.
Judge Adams returned from tho East,
last night.
MIR J. Epstein, left for Chicago last
night.
Alderman Anawait. went to Chicago
last night.
Capt. James j. Parks went TO St. Louis
last night on business. He will return on
Friday or Saturday.
The Rev. j. r. Miller has returned
home.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
DIR. RaGway9
REGULATING PILLS
Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Ap erie nts
Set Without Pain, Always Reliable
and Natural in their Operation.

A VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR sCALOMEL.
Perfec ~ tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
gum large, regulate, purify, cleanse and strengE
en-. Railways Piie for the cure OF all disorders OF
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys, Biaoder,
Nervous Diseases Headache, Constipation, CostiVe-
ness Indigestion. ID <spepsia Biliousneee, Bilious
Fever, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles, and all
Derangemente of the Internal Vlscera. Warranted
to eff ect a positive cure. Purely Vegetables con
tqtnlng no mercury, minerals or deleterous drugs.
from disorders of the Digestive Organs.
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fnllness of the Blood
In the Head. Acidity OF the Stomach. Nausea,
Heartburn, Disgust Of Food, Fullness Of WeighI
in tn Stomach, Sour ErupIlone, Sinking Futter-
ings in the Pit of the stomach. Swimming OF the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterings
at the Heart, Choking or SuHocatlng Sensation
whe in Lying Posture, Dimness OF Vision, Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever and Dull Pain in
he Head, Deficiency Of Precipitation, 1eliowness o!
he skin and Eyes, Pain in the Side, Chest, Limhs,
nd sudden finishes OF Heat Burning in the Flesh.
A few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free the
yetsm from all the above named disorders Price
6cents per box. Sold by druggists.
We repeat that the reader must consult our
boo Is and papers the subject Of diseases and
their cure, among which may pc named.
ssFAIsE AND TRUE. ,,
"RADwAY ON IRRITABLE URETHRA,s
'sSADwAY ON SCRoFULA.
and others relating to different classes of Diseases
SOLD By DRUGGISTS.
READ FALSE AND TRUE
Send letter stamp to RADWAY s. CO., No. 81
warren, Cor Church St.. New York. - Iufor-I
ma ioR- worsh thonsaRdz viii be sent Son.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
OVARIAN TUMOR s.

The removal of these tumors by Railways RE-
SOLVENT is now so certainly established that what
was Oh ce considered almost miraculous IL now
the cas- es of Hannah P. Knapp, Mrs C. krapf, MRS.
J. H Jolly and Mrs. P. d Hendrix, publ1snel I'D
our Almanac for 1879; also that of Mrs @. ). BID
bins in the present edition of our "False and
True" -.
Space forbids our making particular reference to
the various cases of chronic diseases reached Dy
our SARsARARILLIAN REsoLvBNT. Invallds ana
their friends must consult our writings tney
with 10 obtain an Idea of the promise and potency
of r. l.. X. Remedies.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
The Pc nsylvanta Republican Con
vsntion.

The telegraph dispatches today tells
the story of how desperately Cameron is
laboring to force Grants nomination. The
first test of strength was in the Pennsyl-
vsuia convention to-day. when choosing a
temporary chairman, and the very decided
majority which Lawrence (Grantite)
received, shows pretty conclusively that
Cameron's influence is more potent than
was predicted, and that he intends to send
a packed delegation to Chicago. Gamer
on powerful influence in his own state,
and his position as chairman of the national
republican committee gives him such advan.
tage in the control of the political situation
as to make successful opposition to his
wishes, almost impossible, Pennsylvania
leading in the van of stalwart states for
Grant, may have its effect in causing others
to follow in Camerson's wake, but Grant
will find bitter opposition before he secures
The coveted prize.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
I2-I3dHtf

CoUGHs. -'.Broaon's Bronchial 1roches'
are used with advantage to alleviate
Coughs, Sore Throat, Hoarseness, and
Bronchial Affections. For thirty years
these. Troches have been in use. with an
nually increasing favor. They are not
new and untired, but having been tested
by wide and constant use for nearly an
entire generation. they have attained well
merited rank among the staple remedies
of the age.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Important Information.

Macalister Cough Mixture now being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with good sale and is
giving better satisfaction than any other
remedy in the market.
1t is boon to sufferers from Consump-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis &C., and single
teaspoouful taken in time will prevent a
fresh cold" from developing into some
thing worse.
Ii is also valuable remedy for whoop-
ing-cough and groups in children. For
sale in Rock Island by John Beugston
Druggist. 7 I'd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
To he Closed out at Once.

People 10 want of anything in the way
of watches. clocks, jewelry and musical
Instruments will do we'll 20 look through
the stock formerly owned by Isaac Ep-
stein and purchased at sheriff. sale by j.
81. Adler, Remember this entire stock is
to be closed out within 90 days. Goods
sold regardless Of costs. Don't forget the
place, Epstein's cid stand.
i29 j. Fl. ADLER
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

THINK OF 1T, that Cough or Cold neg
lected, may lead to serious consequences:
in the eaflv stage of Throat and Lung
diseases, Madame Portsr's Cough Baisaas
is an Invaluable remedy. can be taken by
the oldest person or youngest child Is
safe, reliable, and agreeable to the taste,
Price 25 cents, and in large bottles at SO
and IS cents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

The skin is Of the delicate nature upon
which the most improvement can be made
and by the use of Pazzoni's Medicated
Complexion Powder all roughness, sal
lowness and irritation can be over come
leaving the skin deIicately white, soft and
smooth. This proparion has world wide
reputation, so no fear need be entertained
of the result. Sold by all druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 26o pages, n
and gilt binding, so cents; same in paper
covers, IS cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, 8 cents-securely
sealed, by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER. the great specialist.
e17 St. Charles Street. st. Louis. Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

THE HUMAN CUIICLE Is SoRELY TRIED
by diseases or abrasion, but these may
easily be remedied by the use of GLENN's
SULPHUR Soar. The celebrated anti
dote TO maladies which affect the skin. as
we'll as TO sores. Bruises. scalds. sprsins.
etc.
See that &c. n. Crittenton. Proprietor !"
is printed on each packet. without which
none is genuine. Sold by all Druggists.
HILLS HAIR AND WHISPER Dye, Black
or Brown. SOC.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Cundurango.

No Use Of having the chills, no use Of
headache,or any of the Ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
new person. Try it and Be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

MADAME LEWIS, the clairvoyaut At
the Taylor house, is doing good business
many of our beet citizens have consulted
and are well pleased at what she has told
them besides her price is so low that
every one is going to have their fortune
told Only 80 cents each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
A GARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and In
discretons of youth nervous weakness. early decay
loss of manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, f RE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self addressed envelope to the REV JOSIAH
T. INsAN, Station D. New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken ofsyour rest by a sick childIsuffering
and crying withsthe excruciatings pain
of cutting teeth2 If so go at once and
get a bottle of Mrs. WiEslew's 5ooth-
ing Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately-dep
upon it; there is no mistake about it.
There is not a mother ON earth who
has ever used it, who will not tell YOU
at once that it will regulate the bowels,
and give rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child, operating like
magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use in all
cases. and pleasant to the taste, and is
the prescription of one of tho Oldest
and best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. Sold every-
where. % cents bottle,
Halford Table Sauce, sold
Taxx I'll
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

In The OPINION OF MEDICAL MEN
PHILLIPS ''PALATABLE" COP LIVER On.
in combination with PHospo- NuTRTTINE. is
the purest. most agreeable pulmonary
tonic and remedy for Debility. Emaciation
and Nervousness. before the public.
All druggists. Depot. 2 Platt street,
New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

The best Salve in the World for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chllblains, Corns. and all kinds of
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded, Price
% Cents per Box. For sale by G.,
Speidel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Tax Collecvors Notice.

The taxes for 1879 are now due Office
hours from q. m. to II m. from to p.
N. and from to p. N. Office in w. A.
johnson shoe store next door west of Har.
per's Theatre I'd Avenue.
THos. A. JOHNSON.
I0-I3dgtf Collector.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
osSMAN'S CURE

ITCHING PILES is generally proceeded by a
moisture Ike perspiration, producing a
very disagreeable aud distressing itching,
particularly at night after getting warm in
bed. No humbug as trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists. Sent
by mail for SO cents. RossMAN & Nc
KINsTRY. Hudson, N. Y. Prop. W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Nothing is more admired in letter writ
ing than good signature. but it is impos-
sible for writer to do himself justice in
this respect unless provided with good
pen. The most popular make by Ester
brook being sold everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Wanted

Diningroom girls to go to the Ogden
House, Council Bluffs. Iowa; references
required. For particulars, enquire of j.
r. Johnston, market square. Applicants
wanted to go Immediately. 3d3t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

ssThis paper may be found on hle at all times at
c.. RI q r. r. r. Ticket ONCE, No. So Clark ST.,
Chicago, where our friends lare AZ liberty TO call
and examine it,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
The Weeknsr--To-Oay.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in.
Dictated by thermometer:
IA. N. 100 above zero 12P.M.2ts above zerc
ga Il, 19o - P. II. 40 =" -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

A great failure in business is sometimes
less lamentable than failure IN health.
DIR. Bulls Baltimore Pills preserve the
health. Price % cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Better and cheaper than Doctor,
-Moffat's Life Pills. The quickest cure
for Burns and Sca.ds-Page's Climax
Salve. Il draws out the pain and heals
without a scar. For sale by all Druggists
everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
shakespsara'a Wisdom.

Shakespeare. wisest of men. over 200
years ago detailed almost every phase of
human life. and in one place he even
seems to have prophesied that remedy
of remedies, the Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
WANTED

Sherman l. Co., Marshall, Mich. want
an agent In this county at once, at salary
of 500 per month and expenses paid. For
full particulars address as above.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Printing, Binding and Blank Book WORK
specialties at THE ARGUS UFFIEE. Nc
pains will be spared To please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed IF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
.. =. Collins,

Builder and contractor. Jobblng anC
carpenter work done on short notice. Third
avenue between 18th and 10Th streets
Rock Island. I'll. 2dlw
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
FEVER & AGUE

eeveraud Ague cured for fifty cents. There 10
NOT remedial agent in the world that will cure
fever and sgue, and all other malarious, bilious,
scarlet, typhoid, yellow and other ievers Sa1eI ~
Radway's Pills1e so quick as Railways Ready Relief
1t will in few moments, when taken accorolng
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms, Sour StouIacn'
Colrc Wind in the Bowels and all Internal rams
Ira Vefers should always carry bottle OF RAD
vk7ss READY RELIEF with them. A few drops IN
water will prevent sickness or pains from cnange
of water 1t is better than French brandy or Dill
tiers : a stimulant.
MINERS and LUMBERMEN should always be pro-
lid nG ssffh
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Our LADIES FRIEND for female com.
plants. never known to fail. Only fifty
cents bottle. Sold by 9. Speidel. Rock
Island and Richards & Sohrbeck, Mo-
line.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Laundry.

Burris & Co.. have opened Laundry
next door to barber shop, End Ave. WORK
done in first.class style. Give us call.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Our LIGHTNING LTNIMENT is ''acarns'
friend to the afflicted. Try it gently:
Sold by G. Speidel, Rock Island and
Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Reward w 9 viii pas reward of one
thousand dollars for any certificate pub
lished by US regarding DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup not found genuine. Vogeler, Meyer
Il Co., Baltimore, October l, 1877.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
P11Es-1rcH1Ne PILES

POSITIVELY CURED, also Blind and Bleed
Piles. Flstua. Salt Rheum. ard all disea-
ses of the skin by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
LOCAL COLUMN.

To GIVE tone to the stomach and
stimulate digestion there is nothing like
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
MINUTE REMEDY.
Only requires MINUTES, not HOURS, to relieve
pain and cure acute disease.
RAILWAYS READY RRLIBF

In from one to twenty minutes, never fails in re-
lieving PAIN with one thorough application. no
RHEUMATIC Bed-rfdden, Infrm, Crippled, Ner-
vous Neuralgia, or Frustrated with disease may
suffer RAILWAYS READY RELIEF will afford
instant ease.
Inflammation of the Kidneys, inflammation OF the
Bladder, Inflammation of the Bowels, Conges-
tion of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group. Diptheria. Ca
tarrh. influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Neuralgia,
rheumatism, Cold Chills
Ague Chille,
t,hilbIains Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com
plants, Coughs, Colds, Sprains, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
instantly relieved,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Every mother in the land should know
the value Of DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup and
never be without it. It is free from OPT
ates. Price Is cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Read the Advertisement

OF DR.. McAffee, the celebrated specialist in thi
paper who offers to pay 800 forfeit for any cas-
he undertakes and does not cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
Tine Coal Ninsrs--The Present State Of
Affairs.

Matters at the mining districts of Rap
ids City have not developed any new
phases. and all was quiet yesterday after
noon and the colored men at work. Con-
stable Eckardt returned to Rock Island
yesterday afternoon. but left again for
Rapids City by the night train. Constable
Duane Nicholson, of Coe, was there the
previous day having been sent for by Mr..
Gilchrist's son,
Some of the colored men brought in
have worked in mines before, but the ma
jority have not. They appear well pleased,
however, and seem satisfied with the work.
They have colored preacher with them
and are said to be very temperate in their
habits. and wish to keep apart from the
white men and by themselves as much as
possible. These men distinctly state that
they have not been deceived as regards
the actual situation, and they have found
matters exactly as represented. The
striking miners want the opposite of this
to be believed and for this purpose aud
also with the evident intention of creating
dissatisfaction among the colored men,
have had number of hand bills printed
and circulated. of which the following is q
copy:
TO ALL COAL MIN ERS:'
All coal miners from abroad are requested to stay
away from Rapids Cty.or Rock Island county until
the strike here Is settled
MINERS COMMITTEE.
Rapids city, February, 2. 1850
A CARD FROM coLoRED MEN:
We the undersigned colored men, having been
brough here from The South by the coal operators
al Rapids City take the place of miners now here
and a strike would say that we have been great
ly deceived by the coal operators as to matters
here, and are going back.ahd advise all miners
and all coored men to stay away until The strike is
settled. The price paid is not sufficient to support
family, and that is the reason of the strike. We
were told that there was no strike here, and now
we decline to be used by the coal operators 10
duce labor to their servitude.
SIMON CHAPMAN,
JOHNSON WILLIAMSON,
SAMUEL MCADoLY.
Rapids City, February, 2. 1850.
This card though sigued by four colored
men, does not represent the facts as stated
by the others who remain, but only some
of those who have left and been bought off,
and who ars not considered any loss by
those left behind.
This morning number more negroes
came iu from the West on the G. e. +
P. train, and after few minutes stoppage
were switched off on the regular train to
Rapids City. Deputy Sheriff Ankrum
and Constable McClain went up on the
same train.
Nothiug additional has been heard from
Rapids City this AFTERNOON, bat Deputy
Sheriff Ankrum is expected down at 6 o.
clock this evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Kidnew- Wort wilt cure Kidney and
Liver diseases aud worst cases of Piles.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
DIED.

| RETICKER-Tn Aledo. ILL.,, OF Saturday jan
uary 81. $780, of diptheria, stella daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Rehcker, aged II years and 6
months.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Halford Table.Sance. for
sOup, Hah. go.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Reeds Gilt Edge sTonic cures dumb
ague.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUsOFFICv
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable of destroying lie by
an overdose should be avoided. Morphine, OPIUM
strychnihe, arnica, hyoecamus, and other power
fui remedies, does at certain times, In very small
doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system. But perhaps the second dose, II repeateu,
may aggrayate and increase the suffering, ana an
other dose cause death. There is no necessity Tor
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy Ike RADwAY's READY RELIEF Will stop int
most excrnciatlng pain quicker Wltnout entaillhs
the least difficulty in either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
THE TRuE RELIEF.

es RADwAY's READY RELIEF is the only remedial
agent IN vogue that will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04

PIXIES TooTHAcHE DRops CURE IN
ONE MINUTE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-02-04
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.
FALSE AND TRUE.

We extract from Dr. Railways '"Treatise on Dis
ease and Its Cure SIS follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED BY
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-02-19
A Novel Case.

New YonK, February l9.-Ths trial Of
the suit Of George Kauns & Bro, New
Orleans. against Captain Otis N. Butler,
formerly United States Purchasing
Agent, to recover q bonus Of $50, 900,
paid to the Government during the war
for the purpose Of allowing 500 bales OF
cotton TO be put on the market. ended in
the jury rendering a verdict Of $685.
in favor OF the plaintiff. A novel ques.
ton involved in the cases was the con.
structiou OF President Johnson's war
proclamation, the plaintiff claiming that
the proclamation issued by the Presi.
dent on June -, 1865. removed all
restrictions on trade and commercial in
tercourse In the territority east OF tho
Mississippi river. and made the exaction
Of the bonus illegal. The cotton In ques.
ton came from Shreveport, in the Red
river country. and the bonus was paid
to Captain Butler, then purchasing
agent, who turned the money into the
United States Treasury.