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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08
THE MARK E1'S.
Flour, Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, Sept. Z.
FLoUR-Market quiet and prices unchanged.
New Winters, $5.2505.75; Winter Wheat Flours
$5.00GD6.00; Spring, 81. 4.50Q15 60 and low grades,
S2.5003.T5. Rye Flour dull ut 50. I5053.35 in
barrels; $500 in sacks.
WHEAT-ActiVe and higher. No 2 Spring,
9T09IAc; No. 5, S6(1S7c; No. 2 Red, $l.05 bid !;
No Red e814099c; Rejected 90c; No 2
Wheat seller October 973s@99Ac: November
09AcD$L0lA
CoRN-In lair demand at higher prices. No.
in fair request at 49G1494c cash; 4s9aQD+01Gc c
seller September; 4T14(GiSlac seller October,
and 424@45Ac seller the year. High Mixed
quiet at 491llD49Ac. Rejected in fair demand
and sold at 4dl4W46Hc. New Mixed rather
quiet Mt 41c
= oATs-Quiet. No. 2. 26c cash: s5D2G1sc seller
September: 261s026+sc seller October, and rs =
@2hl4c seller the year.
RAE demand good. Market firm and
higher, No. cash, 5b69:ljlsc; seller Septem-
Der, 56e; October, 5SG5aStsc.
BARLEY Steady. No. =, 59c seller Scptem-
Der; No, quotabe at 45c.
MESS PoRK-Prices ruled higher, ranging al
$ll20D l.25 cash and seller September;
Slll1MOll.S0 seller October, and $l0@gll o.
seller the year
LARD-Prices ruled higher; ranging at ssO5
0s; 10 cash and seller September: $Su5QaS. .l21s
seller October, and s.. 80 seller the year.
BUrTER-NIarket firm. Creamery good
10 fancy 2alI25c; Dairy, good to fancy, 1Gd
CHEEsE-Market steady. Full Cream Ched.
dar. good 10 prime, s094c; Skinned Ched
uhf, OVlOC.
EGGs-Market steady at lbasI1c for fresh.
NEW York, Sept 4
FLoUR-Very steady; moderate export and
home-trade demand.
| WHEAT-Opened SO NC lower; subsequent
| iy ruled stronger; trade less active; No. ]
White nominal; No, 2 Red September,
| $l.l64s0l l5ts; October, $llBA3llT; No
vember, $ll65EUilsS; December, $l20Sa
| LEI; January, eL2sA@l.22S; February, Sl.a4S
| Di244
| CoRH-Opened 14@ sc lower; afterwards re
| covered from the decline; 9ixed Western
| spot, 54G6214c; future, 59A4 @6ilsc.
| OATs-Withuut quotablc change.
| PROvIsIOYS-Beef dull and nominal. New
| Extra, SE2. .50lI13.0J. Pork quiet and firm; spo
| New Mess, $13.00GDlS.2l. Lard higher and firm
| stcam-rendered, SS.55
BUTTER-Firm with fair inquiry; Western
| 9D2ic; Pennsylvania Creamery, 25eS .3Isc.
CHEESE-Dull ut lOl0Ao.
| TOLEDO, o., Sept. Z.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08

What's in q name That which We call q rose
By any other name would smell as sweet"
SO Bull Dog might have been as choice
If ehristened something more Esthetic--
But the wise chewers know they cannot find
BS any other name so choice chew,
Nothing in which the purest sweet doth blend
With the most lsvory leaf, which 10 alone
Produced in its perfection from Kentucky soil:
There, kindly nurtured in the balmy air
And nightly mostened by the falling dew,
Maturity is reached, and so, pcrfection
Meath the genial sun of the old commonwealth
The golden leaf gives forth fragrarce;
Hath Il rarer richer flavor than IS given
To the snme plant on other ground
Yet, culled with care, and skinfully assorted,
The choicest only of the perfect leaves
Become a part of that royal chew.
Which in high favor held is known as Bull Dog
And the name, which TO another seems incongru
/ Gus,
Hath to the chewer now become synonym
For the most delicious chcws which ever yet
Gave solsce to the world of chewcrs-
BULL DOG
FOR SALE By
10. H. SCHOCK ER
ROCK ISLAND.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08
Law GouId's Yacht.

NEW YORK. Sept. s.
Captain r. Francisco, of the st9am t;la
Edwin Hawley, which was run into aid
sunk by Jay GouIds yacht Atalanta few
nights ago, filed a report yesterday witt
the local Board of Steamboat Inspectors
He lays the blame on the master
of the yacht. One of the persons interestet
in this collision said he had been told by {
well-known pilot that Gould's standing or
der as soon as he went on board the yach
was to let her go for all she was worth, ant
stop at nothing. He also stated that th'
Atalanta had plenty of sea room, If she hat
epI.- v,as5a s,rs sf IA
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08
TOLEDO. O., Sept. T

TOLEDO, o., Sept. Z.
WHEAT-l.c higher; active. No. ] White,
Sl.l0; No. do, $l.02; No. Rcd cash or Sep
tember, SI0714 October, Sl09ia; November,
Sl.l0A; December, Sll3; january. $ll5: No.
8 Red, Sl.00H; Rejected, CSC.
CoRN-lc better; quet: No. 2 cush, 5Sc
September, 52l5c; October, 5lAic; Rejected
ole; No Grade 44c.
OArs--Quiet and steady; No. = cash or Sep.
tember 21c; November, 2A5ee
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08
Live Stuck.

CBICAGu, Sept. Z.
CATTLE-Market fairly active and prices
steady and unchanged. Quotations range at
SiJGG16.40 for common TO extra native steers;
S35Ol6i25 for Texan steers; $300@4OO for
stockcrs; $3.!56a425 for feeders; $a50Q4. 90
for cows and $400GSt50 for butchers steers.
HoGs-Market only moderately active on
packing and shipping account, Prices ,flrmer
and 5Gl0c higher. Sales ranged at Sao00
5.G0 for light; $45O04.s0 for rough packing,
and 81. S56D5.20 for heavy packing and shipping
lots.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08
TRADE.
tSock Island Market
WHOLESALE GROCERIES,.

CORRECTED DAILY Ry HENRr DARTS SONS
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08

LIVE STOCK.
HOGS Estimated receipts to-day, are 4,50
light S. 00615 20; mixed packing, 81 45G4 IS
choice heavy, 81 706l5 %, car lots
WHEAT-97h Sept; 99A Oct. 81 OH Nov.
CORN-48S Sept; so Oct; 80 Nov. AZ year
OATS-26A Sept: 27A Oct. 26S Nov.
PORK-$ll 3214 Sept; $1l 81 Oct; S11 25 Nov.
LARD-Ss 10 Sept; $s1215 Oct; s. 921a Nov.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08
EXECUTORS NOTICE

IAIUU lUIL y NUI IIUI'
Estate of Charles Tegeler, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Execu-
tor and Executrix Of the last will and testament
and codicils thereto of Charles Tegeler, late OF
the county Of Rock Island, state of Illinois, de
ceased, hereby give notice that they will appear
before the county court of Rock Island county, al
the office of the clerk of said court in the city ot
Rock Island, al the September term, on the third
Monday in September next. at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of having
the same.adjusted All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
Dated this oath day of July, A. D.. 1888
AUGUST HURSING, Exc eufor
ANGELIKA TEGELER, Executrix.
July
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08
Ne Don't Want 10 Be Governor.

BOSTON, Sept. 5.
Judge Devens, Republican, has positively
refused the uSe Of his name as a candidate
for Governor
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-09-08

Z.
FLoUR-Market quiet and prices unchanged
New Winters, $5.25G5.75; Winter Wheat Flours
S5.0OD8.O0; Spring, $4.50QS5.5O and low grades,
$2.5003.f5. Rye Flour dull ut S3.l503.35 in
barrels: $500 in sacks.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-10

70 In Indiana and In Missouri. Il il
slight In Michigan and generally
throughout the south. The general av
erage condition is 70 per cent. against
So in May. Il was 50 for Water whss.t
in June. 1852. Il is BY States as follows.
Connecticut 81 per cent, New York IS,
New Jersey I0i, Pennsylvania 81, Della
ware, SO, Maryland -. Virginia 81,
North Carolina 95. South Carolina Is,
Georgia 50. Alabama 81. Mississippi y,
Texas So, Arkansas s., Tennessee 81,
West Virginia 81. Kentucky -, Ohio 60,
Michigan 30. Indiana 81, Missouri 20,
Illinois 81, Kansas 50, California 8,
Oregon 90. These figures indicate the
condition OF groxing wheat without
reference to loss IN area By piovIng Cp
killed areas. The spring wheat AREA
viii be increased about one-half million
acres, nearly per cent Wisconsin re-
ports reduction of per cent, and N
Iowa per cent. Minnesota reports an
increase of per cent, Nebraska Z, D3-
kota 40, and Montana 81. The sprin g
wheat States have an average of nearly
1906, 900 acres. The condition of the
spring wheat Is everywhere high, aver
aging IS per cent, the same as last year.
The area of barley Is increased > per
cent. The total acreage Is about 2.3J1,-
600. It's condition averages 81. There
Is an increase in the area of oats of
per cent, the area being nearly 1870
coo acres, and the condition high, aver
aging So.
Yellow Fever I'm Havana.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-There were 81
deaths from yellow fever IN Havana
during Nav, there being 10 among pri-
vate families, aud the remainder among
members of the array and navy in mill
tary hospitals. The disease is i iwIy
increasing in Havana, particularly
along the wharves and merchantile yes
sells moored near by have been invaded
by it.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-10

CHKHALIs VALLEY AcApENY.-An en-
thusiastic meeting to transact business
in the interest of the Chehalis Valley
Academy was held in Montesano on
Wednesday evening list. Ii was re-
solved 10 invite the Presbytery of Pc
get Sound to take charge of the institu-
ton with the understanding that no de-
nominational tests shall be introduced
into the conditions Of admission to the
academy which should exclude the
children OF Christian parents. of any
church, from its benefits. Fifteen acres
in BODY were offered as a site in one
part of the city, and ten acres in two
pieces, near each other. in another part
of the city, and nearly $1,000 worth of
stock subscribed towards building a
suitable house in which TO conduct an
acadsmy. 1t is intended TO start from
small beginnings and have the inssitu-
ton grow with the advancing needs Of
the community. An endowment sill 10
secured as soon as possible. The capital
stock was fixed Mt 81, 0c0, unreasonable,
and to be increased, il need be, in the
future. Governor Newell, Judge Scho-
field, and RevssJ. Il. Thompson, L. Ma
Gill and q. L.oneheed were appointed q
committee to hold meetings IN various
parts of the county and secure as lib
erai donations as possible TO the scad.
envy. The committee Will begin opera
tons within a month, and perhaps
within two weeks.-Transcrips.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-10

.Do yoa spell dog with a capital
Dr." asked old Mr.. Toaxleson, looking
up from his desk.
IF it's your dog. the big black and
white one that was loose last night, yes
replied the junior bookkeeper. who was
standing up writing at dssk that WAS
six inches too high for him; spell il with
the biggest ID in the alphabet
And he went on with his work. while
the old man sat and looked az him over
his baieful specsacses for neariy ten min
uses, wondering IL hs knew what the
young man meant, and thinking bed
ask his daughter Evelyn about il when
~ got home.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-10

The Grant county, Or, yeses prints a
few facts which suggest an industrial
moral. IL says: "Freighters are already
hauling the wool 10 Tue Dalles at "a or
cents per pound. At The Dailes il
will pay storage, oarting and commits
sion; tho process will be repeated at
Portland and perhaps at San Francisco.
1t will pay insurance, a liberal freight to
the various railway and steamship COM
panies that transport it. Likely il viii
90 to New England. be made into cloth
inc, and after returning across the con-
tinent and paying profit 10 dozen
dealers, in addition to the same freight,
etc, a. ON its Erst trip, will be sold 10 its
first owner at about seven times the
price he received for it. lt - evident
that a WOODEN factory viii not pay In
Grant county.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-10

~. OF the street Improvements performed
June s, 1883 20 s"S' i''-' l"
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Another Phenix Park Murderer
Hanged.
Executed Amid the Ruins.

ALEXANDRIA, June 9.-The execution
of Suliman Dound this morning for set
ting fire to Alexandria, took place in
the midst of the ruins of the great
square. Slliman had been almost
carried to the scaffold and was nearly
comatose from fright before ne was
finally hanged. Some persons say he
died before the drop fell. On the way
to execution, the condemned murmured
that he had been victimized by Arab
Pasha.
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was placed directly beneath the monu-
ment.
Basebait.
Nxw YoRx, June 9.--Bufalos, g; New
Yorks, z.
mayerly's TrosaicS.
John Haverly. the theatrical manager.
had a conference tonight with C. IL.
Mcconnell in reference 10 the formers
financial difficulty. Mcconnell came
here at Haverly's request to protect him
self. After the conference Mcconnell
was confident that matters would be
amicsbly arranged between himself and
Haveriy, and that he had already ac-
cepted most of the notes held by the
American Exchange National Bank.
On Monday the difficulty in that direc-
ton would be settled. as would also, he
hoped, that with Shook and Collier. He
did not speak so decidedly regarding
the attachment procured by Gilmore Il
Colville, though he hoped to have ali
attachments vacated at an early date.
In conversation be said Gilmore & Col
willie would have bid more than $1,000
As the result OF the meeting Hayorly has
auaduuuSa TIC aoca Va tka4SkcfIku& Ills
theatrical interests.
Measures 20 Preserve the Scenery Of
Niagara Eails-
NIAGARA Falls, June 9.--Tke Niagara
Falls Park Commission today adopted
the following resolution: That in the
Judgment of the Beard il is desirable 10
select and locate. as proper and neces-
sary 10 be purchased for the purpose of
preservation Of the scenery Of the Falls
OF Niagara and restoring the scenery Of
this side 10 its natural condition. the
following lands: Goat Island, the Three
Sister Islands, Bord Island. Lula Islands,
Chaplin Islands, and q small island ad-
joining said Islands in the Niagara
River, and the bed Of said river between
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-10
NEW DRESS GOODS.

Ever shown In this city.
goods all the best quality manufactured from the
offered at prices which asked else
where for old and undesirable styles.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-10

Kansas Cry. June 9.--The report OF
Erederick's death proves incorrect. AT
, o'clock he was still alive. but his 70.
covery is considered impossible. Bells
real name 10 Orth Augustus Stine. lie
came here from Colorado year ago In
connection with some detective work
and passed under the name Of Bell,
which no has since born. he was for
three years city editor Of the Leadyille
[ Aroaicie,
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80 ~oAmesS - ASsss9s
NEW YoRx, June 9.-wonQ Chin Foo.
editor Of Chisess IN Aaeriea, Published
IN this city, today had Chin Pom Tip
ssrested on a charge Of attempting to
aasassinate him. The affair grows out
Of the publication by Foo of an article
% gambling, wherein II is charged that
TIP b the instrument of the gamblers.
Zoo says he entered grocery store and
lip asked the proprietor to hand him
revolver. Foo also says Tip and two
osoe1 tried to murder him in Chicago,
ma that they were TO receive $1,000 il
nay succeeded, and $500 il they seri-
S1siy injured him. Foo's absence from
nome on the might Of the attempted a.
~ anAtion, be says, was the only thing
49, saved his life. when the plot vas
Ssoovered the oonspiratos we're obliged
- es0mp. Foo declares that afier
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The Tonquin Difficulty.

PARIS, June 9.-Brun, Minister of
Marine, today informed the cabinet
that the government had received in
telligence, that the brother-inlaw of the
King of AMMAN, was in command of
the Annamites forces in Tonquin. He
also announced that telegram had
been received from the French Consul
at Canton, stating that no preparations
for war were being made there.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-06-10

WASHINGTON, June 9.-The Treaury
Department issued the following circu-
lar: On application syrups resulting
from refining imported mOlasses, upon
which the duty of cents per gallon,
prescribed by the tariff of March Sd,
1888, has been paid, drawback will be
allowed of 3 and two tenth cents per
gallon, less the legal retention of ten
per contun.
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have delayed planting and retarded the
growth. All returns make the season
late, being from ono to three weeks.
More favorable weather In the lower
latitude has began already 20 brighten
the outlook. There we're counties in
North Carolina in which from one
sixth to one-third of the cotton was not
up. The frost of the sd Of Nav.
which extended nearly or quite through
the area planted, was specially injurious
on the northern border. In South Car
DINA the cold nights and drying winds
daring May greatly reduced the vitality,
aud the weather of the first week in
June was scarcely warm enough for
cotton. Similar causes have produced
like effect in Georgia, somewhat mod
fled by miider temperature, vet one
correspondent claims from personal
record that il has been the worst season
for cotton in twenty seven years. In
the remaining States tie temperature
has been lower than usual. There are
frequent reports OF the presence OF
aphix wherever planted IN the worst
condition. The caterpillar made its
appearance on the 18th Of May in But
Ter County. Alabama. two days earlier
than was ever known before. and Rob-
ertson and Victoria, in Texas, reported
their presence and it has been generally
too dry, bat serious injury 10 not re-
ported, though threatened in south
western Texas, and especially IN Qua
dalupe. Lavaca, Somerville and Leano
Notwithstanding those drawbacks there
is fair stand OF medium quality and
the usual clean culture. The average
condition is represented by s6 against
- in June lass year. which was lovei
than for several previous years. thoush
improving constantly afterwards Tht
average conditions are are As follows
Virginia 81, North Carolina 81, South
Carolina S., Georgia s., Florida 81, Ala
bama 81, Mississippi Sc. Louisiana 81
Texas 50, Arkansas 81, and Tennesses
-
The wheat Greg.
WAsHSGroS, June 9.-The condition
of winter wheat Is reported lower thai
| in May throughout the entire area viii
q few excspsionA Ths decline am0outI
] 20 Per cent. IN Connecticut, 2 IN Ohio
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NEVADA. Cal. June Geo. Rogers.
Is years old, Was sunstrgek today while
walking into town from 4 ranch where
he was working. He had a severe hem
oFshaee of the nose and mouth, but viii
recover.
Heavy lamixrafisn.
SAs FaAscIsco. June 9.-The Immi-
grafton Association reports the contir-
uAtion Of an unusually large immigra.
ton to California. The rush of immi.
grants Is to Government lands In the
great valley of the Upper Salinas, mid
way between San Francisco and Los
Angeles This tract has heretofore TO
manned unsettled through lack Of rail-
road communication II is believed Il
be one Of the best fruit regions in Cali
fornia- Charles Croker says the South
ern Pacific viii run regular trains
throagh this valley within hftesE
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An Important order.

San Francisco, June 9.-In the long
pending suit of Mrs. Ellen Cotton. the
widow of Gen. Cotton, VS.. Crocker.
Stanford and Huntington, to recover
several million dollars claimed to be
due her In the settlement of her hus-
bands affairs with defendants. Judge
Mcguire made an order today allowing
plaintiffs attorney to examine the books
OF the Western Development Company
to ascertain the correctness of the ao-
counting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-26

war, 22a2lc. Wool. 22aeac per Ii.
Feathers, 85a40c. Deer skins, 25aS5c: hsr-
ness, oak sole and skirting leather, S6a4Oc
per 10; hemlock sole, 27a30c; French calf,
t40a60 per doz; domestic. $24a40 per de
MACKkREL-Hfb bls, IS so, IS 90 and
u % for Nos. l, 2 and 8; kits do, 95, 50
and Zoe each.
sUNDRIES-salt 81 5Oai 60 per Dbl.
Soap, 4a6c per ID. Cider, ST 90 Tor bbls
and "a OOa4 IS for hf do; pickles,
" OOa7 90 for bbls and "a 25a4 80 for hf
do oatmeal and cracked wheat
a 6Oa6 for hf bbls; rice, 5aThc per
BUILDING MATERIAL. Brick
% 6OalO per NJ for soft and hard, aud Sia
4c each tor FIRE. Nails, So rs per kep
Lime, 96cAl per Dbl. Cement, 81 Goal n
per Dbl for Louisville: 81 80 for Rosedale
and y coa6 for Portland. Plaster, 81 Sd
Lumber, yellow pine flooring. SOS; rouoh
framing, $I4; dressed, SS0per n; lathing,
u IosZ per y; shingles, SSa4 80 per NJ.
COTTON SEED, OIL, ETC.-Cotton
seed at river ldg $40 per ton; at mills, sri;
seed meal, Sl7 Seals 80 per ton; oil cake,
Szli oil, 45a46c tor crude; &c for re-
nned and 48c per gal for cooking oil.
LIVE STOCK-Choice to medium
beef cattle are from exc down TO Sc
per ID gross; other classes l1fa4<c, as per
quality yearlings, S6a9 each; mich cows
S1Oa4Oi per head; sheep 4a6c per ID, for
good mutton qualities, and $lal so per
head for poor; hogs 6a6lxc per III; mules
at go to $ll0 eachi horses at $65 to $50
each. .a
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3 timbers, but fortunately escaped sink.
ing, and, after few hours delay repair
ing damages, she proceeded to Cincinnati.
Captain james B. Franklin, the ener-
getic passenger agent Of the Memphis and
Ohio River Packet Company, received
the nickel plated regulation tack hammer
yesterday and after exhibiting il 10 his
friends left by first train on tour through
the principal towns of Mississippi where
he will post his cards" and make speeches
showing forth the many advantages 10
be derived by travellers or pleasure seek
ers in taking his route
The tugs Yanderburg and Night Hawk.
after being detained three or four DAYS
trying TO secure quarantine inspection
papers, left New Orleans on THURSDAY
morning last only half an hour aparf
Both are coming up with single crews
and as there is but little difference in re.
gard to power, it will possibly be little
race until they reach Helena. Cantain
Dud Broadhurst is at the wheel of the
Night Hawk, and Captain John B. Nc
Cune at the wheel of the Vanderburg.
Improved capstans of great power lave
been applied nj the old locks, which were
expected to besused in case of rush of
towage to the canal to pass coal barges and
small steamers, and thus expedite the
work Of passing boats through the canal
Appropriations to run the fast canal have
run short, and getting through the i'm.
proved canal is very slow work with the
river at stage that compels all ascend
ing steamers TO come through. The gov
eminent dams at the head of the falls
render that channel useless for commerce.
louisville. Post, May %: Tho death
of Captain Joseph Swagar removes one of
the few remaining links which bind the
present generation " the early history of
the West. 1t seems hardly creditabie TO
one looking at the marvellous develop
ment to which the West has attained.
that the man who ran the first steamboat
on the Wabash and Missouri rivers and
among the first on the Ohio. died but yes
terday. Captain Swagar, at the time of
his death, was known as the oldest living
Western steamboatman. He saw Louis
vile progress from village of 500 in
habitants to a metropolis OF 10000, and
few of our citizens have ever done more
for the advancement and prosperity ofthe
city.