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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

Send for circular of new style of Hop
per Scale with Leyeling attachment. Bor-
den, Selleck IL Co., Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
MINUTE REMEDY.
Only requires MINUTES, not HoUias, TO relieve
pain and cure acute disease.
RAILWAYS BRADY RBLIRP

In from one to twenty minutes, never fails in re-
lieving PAIN with one thorough application. NO
matter how violent or excruciating the pain the
RHEUMATIC, Bed-ridden, Infrm. Crippled, Ner-
vous, Neuralgia, 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-
ton of the Lungs, Sore Throat, Difficult
Breathing, Palpitation of the Heart
Mysteries, Group. Diptheria. Ca
tarrh. influenza, Headache,
Toothache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Cold
Chills Ague Chills,
Chilblains, Frost Bites, Bruises, Summer Com
plants, Coughs, Colds, Sprafns, Pains
in the Chest, Back or Limbs, are
instantly relieved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

Capt Ben. Bulwinkle, of the Chicago
Fire Patrol says: st. Jacobs Oil is a
splendid remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
THE TUE RELIEF.

RAILWAYS READY Kelley 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, 1881-12-02
\ VEGETABLE DESTITUTE FOR cALoMEL

Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperients, Act
without Pain. always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.
A VEGETABLE DESTITUTE FOR CALOMEL
Perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with sweet
en- Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys. Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache. Constipation, Costiye
ness Indigestion, Dyspepsia. B1ifousness, Bilious
Derangements of the internal Viscera, Warranted
10 effect q positive cure. Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury, minerals deleterious drugs
~ Observe the following SYMPTOMS resulting
Constipation Inward Piles, fullness OF the Blood
in the Head Acfdity of the Stomach, Nausea.
Heartburn, Disgust of Food Fullness OF Weight
Ia the Stomach Sour Eruptions. sinking or Flutter
mos in the PIT of the Stomach. swimming of the
Head, HURRIED and Dif1eut Breathing, Fiutterfngs,
al the Heart, Choking or Suhocafing ceneetlon,
WHEN in lying Posture. Dimness OF Vision. Dots
or Webs before the Sight, Fever ana Duii Pain III
the Head Deficiency OF Precipitation. yellowness OF
the skin and Eyes. rain In the Sides Chest, LIMBS
and sudden Flushes Of Heat Burning In the
Flesh. "
system from all the above named disorders Price
a5 cents pei box, Sold by druggists
READ FALSE AND rKUG."
send aletter stamp to RADWAY d CO, No. SD
Warren, Cor Church St.. New YORK ~ lnfor-
nation worth thousands will be sent you
TO THE PuBLxo.
There be no better guarantee of the value OF
than the base and worthless im.ations Of them. as
there are False Resolyents, Reliefs and Pills. Be
sure and ask for Railways, and see that the name
tsRAnwAYn IL on what yon buy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
WORKING MEN

WILL find 10 ride tickets good between Rock
w Island and Moline on sale at the G. q. s. q.
Ticket Office, at SO cents each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
TO LOAN.

TO you want to sell out cheap, borrow money on
~ coleterals or sell secured or unsecured notes !
II SO address in confidence Lock BOX No. 3j7, Rock
Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
DR.. Radway'S
REGULATING PILLS.

Perfect Purgatives, Soothing Aperients, Act
Without Pain. always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

I oST-A memorandum book, with the name I'D.
Ia Hamilton on side. Finder please return to
the Argus Counting Room.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

MANITOBA boy to carry papers One living
w on the bluff or Elm street, preferred. Apply
at ARGUS OFFICE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
READ FALSE AND rEug."

send aletter stamp to RADWAY d CO. No. Sd
Warren, Cor Church St., New YORK ~ lnfoT-
nation worth thousands will be sent YOU
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
LOST.

OST-A grey mare, about Is hands high, blind
IA In the left eye, a little sway in back, mark on
left side. The finder will return the same to Mrs.
Furlong. corner of First avenue and 18th street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
FOUND.

EOUND-A bunch of keys on the r. r. track, near
Milan. Owner can have same by calling at
this Office and pa wing for notice.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

EOCND-rbat Simon BerksOn pays the highest
cash price for wrought or cast iron scraps S0O9
cor. 4th ave and 10th street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

EOUND-A bunch OF keys, evidently belonging
to a railroad man; the owner can receive the
same by calling at the Argus counting room.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

EOUND-That Geo. A. Balm & Co., still have
] some OF their frst-clase buggies on hand, which
they will sell very cheap.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

/ OST-A pointer dog, about eight months old.
Ia Finder will be rewarded by leaving him st ths
AroU
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

E0UND-On the Island, LAdy's portmonnAle,
u which the owner can have by calling at Col.
Flager's Office
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02

WANTED-To find the man, woman or child
w who can not be fitted or suited in boots, shoes
and slippers, to call at once on Carse & Reticker.
WANTED-The people of Rock leland county TO
" know that j. K. Goldsmith, at the Bengston
corner Clothing House, keeps thu best stock Of
goods in Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-02
Health Of BODY is Wealth Of Mind.
RADW AVS
sarsaparilllan Ressivent,

Pnre blood makes sound flesh, strong bone and
clear skin. Il you would have your flesh arm.
vouF homes sound, without carries, and your com
oIexion fair, use RAILWAYS SARSAPARlLLlAN
RESULVENT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
THE GREAT
1880
1880

PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
TO The M9kTHR WET s FEB s R4
SPLENDID SCENERY NM MAGNIFICENT EQUIP
IN EFFECT IL A. NJ, NOVEMBER D, 1850
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON from Depot, cor
ner of Sixth and streets as follows:
Sleeping Cars to Louisville and Chicago; 1910 m
daily, with sleeping Cars from Harrisburg to Gin
with Palace Car to Pittsburg.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Canandaigua Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
with Parlor Car to Watkins and the North at 500
q. m. daily except sunday; at $50 p. m daily, ex,
cept Saturday with Palace Cars to Canandalgua ana
For Wiiiiamsport Lock Haven, and Elmira at 40
For New York and the East 1910 a. m 21O and 1000
pm. On sunday, 2lo p. m and 10 p M
Limited Express of Pullman Parlor Cars 300 a. m
For Brooklyn New York, all through trains connect
afordinS direct transfer to Fulton street avoiding
double ferrtage across New York City:
For on Rh sdag 5 p a. @ and i TnG '' "
Limited express go daily, except sunday tn
40 80 $40 and 1000 D. m On Sunday, 500 a. M,
1910 a. m, 20, $40, $50 and 1000 p m, -. ,.,,,.
For Popes Creek Line, 60 n m. and 40 p m daily
For Annapolis, Go g. m and 40 p. daily except
| ALsXASDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
WAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHING
For i 3iexandria' 100 10 $50 a. H. and 11o a. m
80 500 p On, go F. ,aS 500 ana and s0 n m Oh
For Richmond and the South 200 and 1iOo
daily, and 500 p. m. daily; except sunday - !,
Trains leave Alexandria for washington S9 sGo ana
Zoo midnight Sunday at sos and loco a. m, 100
Tickets Information sleeping and parlor car accop-
nodations be procured at the ohices-northeast
corner of Thirteenth street and avenue
checking Of baggage 70 destination from notes ana
t'''Oe L. P. FARMER, General Passenger Agent.
FRANK THOMSON, General Manager
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
THE oLD-FASHIoNED WHEEL.
BY ]. S. SLATER.

BY j. S. SLATER
There's an old-fashioned wheel in the garnet at
tbs little, DID, worm-eaten wheel;
Yet its memory follows wherever 1 roam,
And attracts me- like magnet the steel
Through the vista of years to the place of my
birth;
And then peoples the present with forms
OF the dear ones who long in the bosom of earth
Have been resting from life and its storms.
IT'S homely old wheel,
With worn treadle and reel,
And spindle and distaffsu quaint;
Yet to me It's book
Of the past and look
Der the scenes which its memories paint.
By that old-fashioned wheel, in the days that are
flown,
4 dear mother once sat, as she spun,
Singing labor's blithe song in a soft mellow tone,
To the music the wheel had begun;
And gazed on her face as listening lay
At her feet, in the dim long ago,
And beheld blessed visions in loves bright array,
Rising up as she sang sweet and low.
All, that homely old wheel,
With worn treadle and reel,
And its spindle and distaff so old,
Is far deGreI 10 me
Than choice pearls from the sea,
Or the treasures of monarchs untold.
1t reminds ME of one, in her beauty and pride,
Whom chose as my jewel of worth
To adorn the sweet setting of home as my bride,
And thus make it the fairest of earth:
And of one precious form that quick faded away
When the mother-love persisted, with life
And the shadows crept down in their garments of
gray
To commingle again in the strife.
Oh, that Old-faShioned wheel,
With its treadlc and reel,
And its spindle and distaff, is dear,
For it calls from deaths shore
Cherished forms gone before
To make brighter my pilgrimage here.
Oh the years have been long since it spun its last
thread
And was laid in the garnet to rest;
And the days have seemed dark, since my dear
ones, all dead,
Sought repose on q fond mothers breast;
But cen yet oft fancy I hear its swift hum
As of old; and then bright visions rise
From the realms of the past and like blest angels
come
To enhghten my life's darkened skies
IT'S magical wheel!
With its treadle and reel,
And its spindle and distaff and oft
imagine hear
With its hunming, clear
Voice of melody, tender and soft.
| IT'S a homely old wheel, weatherbeaten and
worn,
But cherish its memory yet,
For the dear ones loved, and who used it, though
torn
From my arms, can never forget.
| It's treasure prize-a stray leaf from the past
That has drifted with me on the tide
! Of the swift stream Of life, and while memories
! last
1t can never be reft from my side.
IT'S the dearest old wheel!
Though its treadle and reel,
And its spindle and distaff are worn
By the labor of years,
For see through my tears
Cherished forms whose light touch it
has borne.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
Health is Wealth.

DR. E. c. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREATMEST,
specifc for Hystera Dizziness, ConvulsionS, Ner-
yous Headache Mental Depression, Loss OF Memory,
SpermatorrhCea, Impotency, Involuntary Emissions
abuse or Oyer-inugence which leads 70 misery, de-
cav and death. One box will cure recent cases Eac1
box or six boxes for five dollars; sent by mall pre-
paid receipt Of price We 81 s @
six boxes accompanied with five dollars We win send
the purchaser our written guarantee 70 return lne
antees issued by STOTT & CROMWELL, $50 Penn,
svIyania avenue Washington, D. C., wholesale ana
Fetal AGENTS Orders by mail viii receive prompt at
tenriont oc1s1yTThS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
FAMOUS DIAMONDS
Where Found aud How Spoiled i'm Pre-
uarinc Them for Market

pairing Them for Market.
The Star of the South was found in Brazil in
the mines of Bogagen, by poor negress, in July,
1858 1t originally weighed 254 carats, but was
duced, by being cut brilliant to 124 carats,
or less than half its size. Considering the enor-
nous price set upon diamonds Of the largest size,
it is strange to find that several of them should
have been deliberately cut down to much smaller
dimensions simply to give them an artificial shape,
little increasing their original beauty, but i'm
mensely decreasing their value. 1t is estimated
that the Russian Orlof lost four-fths of Its value
by being cut down to one-halfits original size
The most striking instance of such iniudicious
cutting Is to be found in our own famous Kohl
moor" As before mentioned this stone, once going
by the name of the Great Mogul," was originally
of the weight of 7S7 earats, but polished down "
by an unhappy and unskillful Venetian lapidary
to- $50 carats and such came into the possession
of the Crown of England. 1t was then rose, :"
but Prince Albert, not liking the appearance of
the crystal flower conceived the idea of having it
reeut After consulting Sir David Brewster and
other scientific men, it was determined by the
Prince Consort with the consent, of course, of
the government, to polish the Mountain of
Light For this purpose of the largest of Dutch
diamond merchants, Mynheer CoSter, of Amster-
DAM was engaged, and ne sent over to London his
most experienced artisan, one Herr Voorsanger,
with assistants, TO improve" the "Roh-inoor.
The Improvement was carried on with the help Of
four horsepower steam-engine, which began
working on the 9Th of July 1862 the Duke of Well
ington placing with his own hands the Mountain
of Light" on the cutting machine For thirty
eight days the unlucky diamond was swung round
on it, until it had been reduced from $50 to 102
carats, at cost to the government, or rather the
nation, of 5000. 1t was, as truly remarked by
Mr.. C. W. King, one of the best writers on and
judges of gems in this country, a most inadvised
proceeding, which deprived the stone Of all its
historical and neurological value" reducing the
once famous stone, "unrivaled in Europe" to
"a bad-shaped, shallow brilliant, of but inferior
water" Sic transit gloria nlandi, even for SUCH
everlasting" things as diamonds.-Ths AlaQUarg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
Spencerian Business College

COR. OF SEVENTH AND L SIS ~ =. ~, az
This institution has progressive and Slccs mon
perience of sixteen years II educate5 ~ Id
and women for usefulness and SeltSupporI L-ss n
yates secure positions of trust and prom. tC-I9ga
study aud training comprises the Engisn I5sSrs1-
Business Arithmetic. Spencerian Pr2cuCt.L Septsd
ship; Bookkeeping by single and double sIlsL5 49, r.
10 every variety of business; Business Siads
curing the making out and exchanging ol sSb sTla
keeping the accounts: ElOcutiOn and 3tSf;SI7 81
ana Evening Sessions begin MONDAY ~ Az SSSoIieCes
or address HENRY G. SPENCER, Prlhe4pS%
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01

WEST VIA WASHINGlON.
DOUBLE TRACK! JANxEY COUPLER! STEEL RAILS!
Schedule to take effect Wednesday, December 1, 1850
fi:5o-C Chicago, SCIiNCINNATT, AND ST. LOUIS
-BALT I'M Rec. EXPREfSs.
6;5O-BaltimOre, Annapolis and Way PiedmTE97 nom
Strasburg, Winchester, HaSerstown, anu way
s1o-P Poi d' Of Rocks and Way stations
S45-STAUNTON AND VALLEY EXPRESS, ICON
meets for HagerstOwn and at Point of Rocks for
sOO-NEW York, PHILADELPHIA, AND Bos-
TON EXPRESS.
tsOO-on Sunday only for Baltimore, Annapolis, and
1oOO-BAfTINIoREE EXPRESS, (stops at HyattsviIle,
College, Beltsyille, Laurel, Annapolis Junction.
.PITTSBURG, CHICAGO, CINCINNATI, AND
ST LOUIS EXPRESS
2iO-B Baltimore, Ellicott City, Annapolis, and Way
t1:25-on sunday only for Baltimore and Way.
I2O5-BALTIM0RE EXPIRES ~-n noe
TON EXPRfSs.
sso-BSitinoTe and Way Stations, Winchester, Fred
4sO-B F.fI MYATTsviLIE. AID LAU,,
REL EXPRESS, Frederick via Relay, stops at
t445-PoinI Of Rocks Frederick HaggeTstown Win Win
of Rocks and Way Stations Qnly)
P APpaPSls 1S SS B4YGTfoRE Elk
PRESS (Martinsburg aud Way via Relay.
Stops at HyattsyiIle and Laurel)
6:U0-POlnt OF ROCKS anu W dy StatlOHS-
f6:45-BaItimore and Way Stations.
BALTIMORE AND LAUREL EXPRESS.
fs:5O-PITTSBURG, CINCINNATI. AND 81. LOUIS
EXPRESS. - -
o.45-BAITIMORE, EVANSVILLE, AND LAU-
REL EXPRESS. - ---. 49,,
f1O.O0-NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, AND BOS-
' TON EXPRESS. Sleeping car to New York,
and special sleeping car at Philadelphia.
+Daily. Sundays only. Other trains daily, except
Sunday.
All trains stop at Relay Station.
For further information apply ut the Baltimore and
Ohio ticket Offices Washington Station ana $40 and
Pennsylvania Avenue, corner tOurteeQIn street,
where orders will be taken for baggage to be checked
and received al any point In the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
Charley Ross, Father.

Christian K. Ross, the father Of Charlie Ross, is
quotedas saying: "The only tidingsI have ever re-
ceived of Charlie since he was stolen was demand
for ransom of $4,000. IfIhad paid that would
have had him long before this Asitis, Ihave spent
$4,000 and have not got him. still have detectives
employed, and hope in time to find him. haye
examined more than three hundred lost children
in the search, some Of whom were stolen, but none
of them was Charlie"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
GENERAL NOTES,

Jay Gould was the engineer who exploded the
financial bubble in 1873. He then had capital of
S30,O00OOO. He was almost alone, diStrusted, and
moderated. Now he is credited with SlO0O01,OGO,
has hosts of friends and is universally feared He
is equipped for havoc as never man was in Wall
street With his vast system of roads, competing
with almost every leading line, his American
Union Telegraph line he can open war, cut rates,
and hammer in almost any direction. With his
newspapers he can create apprehension. HOW
many fortunes hang upon his nod!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
He KueH Him.

At the last election, after Roscoe Conkling had
voted, coarsely=dressed, rough-looking, but jolly
old fellow rushed up just as Conkling had uncov-
cred his head and burst out with, 81 vote next to
Roscoe Conkling!" As the Senator slowly turned
to look down upon the man, the latter said, HALO
Roscoe; used to. know you" The magnificent
Roscoe turned fully around, put out his hand to
the man, and with that courteousness of manner
measured articulation, and carefully modulated
voice that are all his own, replied: 81 not only
used to know you, but know you still. How do
you do to-day ?'-ESehdnge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
National Academy of Fine Arts
FOR LADIES AND

FOR LADIES AND GENTLEAEN- -.
The most thorough instruction In every dei ~ aud
of Art from the Preparatory Course 10 tEIt.: 'als
Historical Painting The Science Of Art VIII le tse1
so clear and simple that years of study VIII " -
CoRCoRAN BUILDING, FIFTEENTH STREET,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01

Is Invaluable for toilet and medical use. 1t cures
Chapped Hands and Cracked Lips, Cold Sores, Chat
ing Bleeding Cuts, Scratches, and Burns; also SKIN
Feet, HemorrhOids, DC. &c Eucalyptine is elean
pure white, sOf, but GREASELESS, Salve, which will
not soil the hands or dress in the least Sold by all
druggists. Price y cents. del4IIhS-3m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
Educational.

GCHOOI, OF MUSIC.
TU7 Eighth street northwest .,sd
Rates $3.50 q month and upward ENltL.-5sS[
teachers In Piano. Voice, Organ, &c Free e4e-( -
Church organ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01

$50 Prizes . - -, g ~.
So tickets Sl0O. s ~, AZ
Remit money or bank draft in letter, or Sed * e4
press DON'T SEND BY REGISTERED LII 70
or POST-OFFICE ORDER. Orders OF = anu upN ~
by express can be sent at our expense r. M BIAI'D.
Max COurier-JOurnaI building, Louisville. hF,J1Hk
307 and aJ9 Broadway, New York; or J. W. Cl-1IS..
I703 New York avenue and 1872 Pennsyl vanli tHs
mr. to n e MAYNADIER. COS Fourteenth stree. Il W.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
Louisiana State Lottery Co.

This institution regularly Incorporated by the
Legislature of the State for educational and charita
bic purposes. i'll 1865 for the term of TWENTN- FIVE
YEARS, which contract the nviOlable faith of the
State is pledged which pledge has been renewed by
overwhelming popular vote, securing its franchise
in the constitution adopted December ID. 1879
with capital of Si0O0OO0 10 which 1t has since adj
ded reserve fund of over $4,000. Its GRAND SIN
GLENUMBER DISTRIBUTION Will take place
monthly. on the second Tuesday. II never scales
pOstpones. Look at the following distribution:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
27th

of the
Commonwealth Distribution Co.
AT NIACAULEY'S THEATRE,
In the City of Louisville,
These drawings occur monthly Sundays excepted
under provisions of an act of the General Assembly
of Kentucky incorporating the Newport Printing ana
Newspaper Company, approved April 9, 1875 q,
R This is special act and has never been repC't-
The United States Circuit Court, on March 81 ren-
dered the following decision:
First-That the Commonwealth Distribution OoLF
pany is legal.
SecOnd-Its drawings are fair. g.,
The company has now on hand q large reserve ibLu1
Read the list of prizes for the
nLrCLrSJRETp A WING.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01

| street With his vast system of roads, competing
with almost every leading line, his American
Union Telegraph line, he can open war, cut rates,
| and hammer in almost any direction. With his
newspapers he can create apprehension. HOW
many fortunes hang upon his nod!
The Utica Morning Herald is engaged in I" TAX
ing down those who think they live in a " fast
railway age" There has been good deal of brag-
cling lately about q full special between New
York and Utica An old timer" has, however,
dug out from the time tables of 1858 and 1854 the
fact that twentyS!x years ago the fast mail trains
made quicker time between these points than now.
A file of the Herald of 1852 and 1858 shows that the
time between New York and Albany and Albany
and Utica was six hours and forty-fve minutes,
including the transfer at Albany by ferry-boat.
The fastest time to-day isseven hours and ten min
utes. The time between Albany and New York
was in 1852 and 1853 three hours and three-quar-
ters Now it is four hours. Nor were the steam
boats of that time behind those of the present day
in speed. On July l. 1858, the Aida ran the fifty
| two miles between New York and West Point in
| two hours and ten minutes.
The first volume of the Records Of the War,
published on Saturday, will attract the interest of
soldiers and students of the history of the great
civil war both North and South. The confederate
correspondence relating to the Inauguration of
secession and the attack ON Sumter throws much
light upon those events, and upon the characters
and motives of men active III them. The publfca-
ton of the Federal correspondence side by side
with that of the rebels in connection with the
same incidents makes us see everything in new
and dramatic lights. The soldiers ofthe two armies
will each be deeply interested in the independent
and cotemporaneous histories furnished by the
publication of this correspondence. Five volumes
are ready for the press. This work will change
many wrong impressions; injustice of long stand
ing will be corrected, and some laurels improperly
won will fall The most prominent fact thrown
out into relief by this first volume is that the South
no more than the North, contemplated such a war
as ensued as possible. The politicians who had
eagerly stimulated the war in the South were
wholly surprised at the magnitude of the military
operations they were called upon to meet. The
work is something unique in history. No other
nation has ever undertaken such a work, and his
tOrians have been obliged to grope through dusty
and scattered records for the material which is
here gathered and presented ready to the hand.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-01
Trapelers' G6ui0e.
ALTINoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

Is
THE MODEL FAST LINE AND THE ONLY LINE
BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE
WEST VIA WASHINGTON.