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Year: 1868

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The culture of the sweet potato has
greatly increased in the West during
the past few years. The usual way is
to purchase tho plants of market gar
deners and others who propagate them
in hot beds When the propagating es-
tablishmeats are accessible, it is proba
bly, cheaper for the farmer to buy his
plants than to keep the potatoes over
winter, and undertake the propagation
of his own plants in the spring. They
usually sell at very reasonable prices,
and the care and troubles, together with
risk of loss are thus avoided. Still,
those who have hot beds in spring (and
every one should have) may, with care
and some experience, sprout their own
potatoes.


But the difficulty is not alone in the
spring treatment of the tSbers. IT. is
not every one who has the facilities for
wintering them. Most prairie cellars
are too damp. The sweet potato must
be placed in a uniformly dry and warm
temperature, or it quickly decays.
They should not be exposed to more
than 20 deg, nor less than IS or 80 deg.


Probably the best practice is to cut
off the vines after the frost has nipped
them little. Do this in clear wealth
er, leaving three or four inches of stem
to the tuber. Dig carefully with fork,
and let them dry in the sun. Remem-
Der always to avoid harsh usage or
brusing the potatoes. Do not load
them into a wagon box and haul them
to the house or barn, as is dose with the
Irish potato, but take the boxes or bar
rels to the field, and carefully pack in
layers, putting cut straw or dry sand in
the bottom, tnen alternating the pack
ing material with the potatoes, handling
them as gingerly as you would eggs.
The boxes or barrels must be ventilated.


This is the price of sweet potatoes
for winter dse and spring plantingi get
few will say they are not worth it all.
They form a delicious, healthful table
dish, and should be found in our house
holds long after they disappear in the
~ rEafg
Year: 1868

TIE Radicals are making Il terrible
to do because General FRANK BLAIR Is
the Democratic candidate for the Vice
Presidency. lie was offered the same
position on their ticket, but refused to
accept it, and they have all turned upon
hin,
Year: 1868

ItIhc people think the debt is not
hrayy enough, taxation not burden
,ouc enough, exemption of the bonds
from taxation not outrageous enough,
negro equality and negro supremacy
not atrocious enough, let them vote for
Grant.
Year: 1868

THE TAX BILL SIGNLD.-The Pres dent this
morning signed the Tax bill under protest, and
transmitted the same 10 the State Department
with the protest W Iitten upon the b ck OF the
bill
Year: 1868

The merry, merry lark was up and singing,
And the hare was out and feeding on the lea,
And the merry, merry bells below were ringing,
When my child's laugh rang through ME.
Now the hare is shared, and dead beside the
snow-yard,
And the lark beside the dreary winter sea,
And my baby in his cradle in the church-yard
Waileth there until the bells bring me-


CHARLES KINGSLEY.
Year: 1868

Truth FROM DEMOCRATIC LIPs.-Mr. Ak
tell, Democratic Member of Congress from
the First District, seems to have his eyes
more widely opened to the spirit of the times
than the.majority of his..party. He delivered
a speech in the House of Representatives on
the 18th of January, in which he talked in
the following sensib manner:


| The whole North abolished slavery-won
| it in square stand up fight. The Republican
party as such did not nor could not touch a
| link of its sbackles outside of their district.
| The negro was put up on this fight, and the
South lost him. He is legitimately our negro.
The whole North fought this war, net the
Republican party alone. And the faith of
the whole North. irrespective of party. is
pledged to guaranty to the negro his freedom
and to protect him in his natu- al and in.
alienable rights, not because he fought in the
war on our side-for but comparatively few
of them did-but because the rights of human
nature demand it. and our sons and brothers
died to make them free" Their liberty
has been bought with an inestimable price,
and can never be subyerted or taken from
them either by fraud or force. 1t is well for
all men North and South to understand this
As to those antediluyians who expect success
or seek ephemeral fame bv building a party
upon the defects or deformties of any of
Gods creatures, let them also stand as mon-
-uments OF the good temper and patience. of
the people, who are also willing to tolerate
with compassionate :smile the weakness of
"a man who dares to reason that because
negro is inferior he should therefore be
oppressed.
Year: 1868

RoUcH RoADs.-The stage road between
Callahan's Ranch and Trinity Centre is
reported to be in horrible condition at
present. The snow is about six feet deep on
Scott Mountain, and teams are constantly
breaking through. The road through Trim
ity Valley is a perfect puddle of mud and
Trinity Centre to this place the road is in
fair condition, with the exception of four or
five miles, over which the mails have to be
transported on pack animals
Year: 1868

TIDE TURNING.-The political tide which
carried Democrats into power in this State is
certainly setting in the. opposite direction
and the indications presage the triumph of
the Union party in the coming campaign.
The municipal election which took place in
Marysville, last week, resulted in the success
of the Union ticket, and shows Union gain
since September. At the last election Sacra
mento gave majority for the Democratic
ticket, but at the local election, held there a
few days ago, the Union party triumphed.
The Long and Short Hair wings of the Union
party in Sacramento county have buried past
differences, and agreed to work in harmony
in the future. Straws show which way the
wind blows.
Year: 1868

EXAMINATION The Indian who killed
Chittenden, last week, had an examination
before Justice Knox on Monday, and was
committed to jail to await the action of the
Grand Jury. We understand the Indians
are raising fund for the purpose of employ.
ing Col Long to defend the prisoner. The
Indian claims that the shooting was done in
self defense
Year: 1868

SENsATIoNAL.-A few days ago the Wash
ington correspondent of New York Demo-
cratic paper telegraphed the names of the
gentlemen whom Vice President Wade had
appointed to compose his Cabinet when
Johnson should be removed by impeachment
gotten up for the purpose of giving The i'm
peachment proceedings partisan hue, and
injure the Republican party. No such
lodges on the part of Johnsons friends will
serve to mislead the public from the real
issues involved in the trial.
Year: 1868

A PROMINENT merchant of Boston was
found on recent morning nailed by the
right ear to the door post of DIR. Gannet's
school for young ladies, in Pemberton
Square. How or by whom it was done is a
mystery, and the victim will make no expla.
nation in regard to it. As he is leading
member of one of the principal churches Of
the city, the affair has caused deal Of
scandal,
Year: 1868

SErrLED.-The bill for the removal of the
capital to San Jose came up in the Assembly
on the 2lst, and after full debate. was
indefinitely postponed by vote of A to 20.
This practically settles the capital question
so far as the present Legislature is concerned
Year: 1868

Coon CLAIN.-James King and partner
own an extensive and excellent paying claim
on Mad Ok Creek. The ground has been
worked over several times, but is now paving
at the rate of ten dollars day to the hand.
Year: 1868

In calling the attention Of the reader to the al
vertisement of DIR. J. C. Youngs Institute, to be
found in another part of this paper, feel we are
answering the dictates of honest convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest aud
skilfu Medical pra"tiner. 1t is the duty of every
man whose knowledge places it ia his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would unwilling
ly take wrong path. There is nc need to wear
out life of pain and anguish. and in the end fill n
dishonored grave. Hesitate no longer, unfortunate
ones, but turn to the Doctor who can restore YOU.
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health. vigor and power.


The Institute has bxn in successful operation
FOR Seventeen Years ard as it was the Pioneer In
stute of the coast it has been the Pioneer in the
march of progress.


We say again to The anlicted-read the advertise.
ment and follow its advice s1l
Year: 1868

Observation-Disclosures are busily engaged
in repairing and putting the Tower House
road in perfect order for the spring travel.
The old Grass Valley road to Weaverville
will be open for travel by the first of MAY.
Year: 1868

SINGuLAR.-The Virginia Enterprise men
tions singular case. in connection with the
suicide of Martin Alhof, wine merchant Of
Coloma, which occurred some months since,
as follows:


A man by the name of Pete, who had been
driving the team which has piled SO regularly
for the last three or four years between the
vineyard and Virginia City, was last week
instructed by the widow of Mr.. Alhof to do
some work about the grave Of her late hus'
band, the suicide When Peter returned at
night he. in a seemingly joking manner,
inquired if she would keep his grave as well
if he was to die, to which she replied that
she would. And on that. same night he died.
Year: 1868

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
as cutter at Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tablishment, would inform his friends and the
citizens Of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has
opened New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose Of manufacturing TO order hrSt
class hne custom work 70 those thAt have been In
the habit Of getting their garments cut By US,
while at Mr.. Cones, we would extend an invita-
tion to call on as at our new establishment, and
80 those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and are in the habit of sending east for their gar
nents we would invite them to call and give us a
trial. feeling confident that we can suit them In
every respect. We have a handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassmeres and Vestings, together
with a large variety Of splendid French Coatings
and Tricots in different shades and cOlOrs for fine
business suits. Also fine Reavers in different
eolors, for overcoats--all Of which we will make
to order in the best aud most fashionable manner
atlower rates than the Same GLASS of goods can be
obtained on either side of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business


THOMAS Nee cCULLOUGH,
North side Of Third Street, near the Post Office,


Davenport, Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.


N. B. The cutting department is under our
own supervision. ov29dly
Year: 1868

COMMERCIAL EDUCATION.-There can be
no doubt that the most practical education
is that which best trains al the faculties OF
the mind and places youth upon the
threshold of active life with the fullest
command of cultivated mental powers.
Therefore all parents should be desirous of
affording their sons thorough academlcal
education. But the stringency of the times
in particular, and the inequalities of means
in general, give rise to class Just now
large one) who cannot devote the time or
the money requisite to the acquisition of
such an education, and who need prepa-
ration as prompt and effective as pos
sible for immediate entrance upon busi-
ness life. For such persons especially in
struction in the art of bookkeeping, and
in the forms and laws of business, Is
the most necessary and profitable. 1t en-
ahles them to dispense with the weary1ng
pupilage to which they are otherwise
doomed, and to enter the counting-room
equipped for work and commanding salary
from the start. The most prominent dis
advantage marking commercial colleges IN
general is that their course OF study Is
purely professional; yet it is certain that
student may pursue other desirable
branches at the same time with mercan-
tile course without interference with the
latter, and to his own great profit, provided
he takes q reasonable time 10 acquire 80
extensive subject, and does not hurry
Through it in from sir to ten oceekS, as Is
usual.


An institution at our doors offers o
course of commercial instruction free from
these objections. Richmond College, hold
ing session of nine months, includes
commercial department in which are
taught keeping, penmanship, mercsn-
tile arithmetic, commercial law, termo-
nology, and ethics. The charge is very
moderate and any student may combine
with this course the study of English,
French, German, or mathematics, at small
additional cost. The corps OF teachers il
full, and of such material as to commend
the department to the confidence Of the
| nphlic-
Year: 1868

To BE RETuRNED.-The soldiers who have
Just been ordered to Tennessee will, it is
supposed, be ordered back to this State i'm
mediately after the Presidential election.
What commentary upon reconstruction
Troops sent from an unreconstructed State,
territory, or military district, whichever it
may be called, to assist in keeping the
peace in State which has been admitted
into the Union! 1t, however, speaks well
for the management of this district, and the
good order of our people, that the authori-
ties can thus send soldiers from here to
prevent q breach Of the peace, or quell a
riot. elsewhere.
Year: 1868

MILITARY PRIsoNs.-Since the Libby
prison was abandoned by the military, and
surrendered to its owner, there has been
no military prison in this district. One or
two soldiers, whose time of confinement had
been fixed for period beyond the time for
which they had enlisted, and who therefore
became citizens, were still held by the mill
tary authorities, and were sent TO the prison
at Old Point Comfort. With this exception
no citizens have been held in confinement
by the military since the period above men
toned.
Year: 1868

SEIZURE OF A TOBACCO FAcToRY.-The
tobacco factory Of George W. Cole, on
Brook avenue, was seized by the Revenue
Department on yesterday on account OF non
compliance with the law, he having failed
to register his factory or put out his sign,
as is required. The case has been brought
to the attention of Commissioner Chahoon,
and he will probably be released upon COM
plying with the requisitions of the law.
Year: 1868

We are requested state that the store OF LEVY
BROTHERS will he closed to morrow (rhursday)
October lst and therefore advise thos" in want OF
dry goods TO call to-day or wait until Friday. Re-
member that LEVY BROTHERS are closing out
their stock to save trouble and expense OF moving
consequently all in want of dry goods should give
them q call
Year: 1868

Such bargains cannot be obtained elsewhere
in this city as you can get at the selling out
place Tho same is to continue only for short
time, and it is to the advantage Of every one to
call and purchase at the small but well stocked
store, No Sc, KING ST., which you cannot
fail to notice, from the fact that small red
flag hangs out at the door. So far, every one
who has purchased, calls out cheap, cheap,
very cheap Notice the following price list:
Year: 1868

BRICK PoMERoY.-A different looking man is the notorious Brick Pomeroy of the La Crosse Democrat who has established a branch office here in New York and is boarding at the Astor House. Pomeroy is the last mah any one would pick out as the author of the blasphemous and scurrilous paragraphs, which have made his paper so widely known and so popular among demo- crats. He is slenderly built young looking man, with smooth skin open countenance gray eyes, high forehead, hair thin and ap- preaching badness, pleasant smile and altogether gentlemanly appearing man in looks and department. At dinner, yester- day Windham County Republican sat be- side him, who when told him afterward that his neighbor at the table was Brick Pomeroy seemed thunderstrnck and and could hardly believe it. Pom eroy boasts that he has made $2OO, ,OOO the past year from his paper and of course he thinks that style of journalism pays. So long as the Democracy want that sort of talk and are willing to pay for it, he is ready to furnish it, and, for the rest, suppose he thinks with our Barnum that ''notoriety is just as good as fame. "- Hartford Post
Year: 1868

The Catholic Archbishops of Baltimore, Cincinnati, New York, and St Louis, have protested against the Pope's American brigade or battalion, which has been so mnch talked about. They say they did nor originate such an idea; also, that the gentleman to be the Lieutenant Colonel of the force is one who does not enjoy their confidence; and as for the editors of the catholic journals who have endorsed his claims, they have not the archiepiscopal confidence either. So the regiment ''will never march, as Corporal Trim would say. But if those who love the the Pope, and desire to help him, will give money, that will be welcome. Dollars are the true slnews of war; and it is not quite a matter of certainty that crowd of American vol unteers would be as amenable in Italy as the Dutch Generalissimo of the Roman ar my would consider orderly and fitting.
Year: 1868

$500 In Canada bills In the following manner:-On
iron network, the top OF which was some
thng higher than the head Of the rob
ber. Al several places there are breaks
In this lattice work where business 10
to be transacted. The visitor went TO one OF these
places nearest the door, and there stood the banker
behind whom on Q table lay the stamps The money
lay behind the Screen and while the banker turned
about to the table to get the stamps the thief leaped
lightly upon the counter, reac ed his hand down 70
the door, His movements were discovered mo-
ment too late for anything bur pursuit, which was
immediate though not continued, since the banker
could not leave the rest OF his treasure behind
locked and unguarded doors. Before aid could be
got the thief ran up the stairway on the Woodward
avenue side OF the block and then into Jefferson
avenue, disappearing In the crowd which thronged
the sidewalk. He has visited the bank several times
before. and his face Is known The plans were well
laid for the banker mentioned had been alone In the
room but short time when the thief called.
Year: 1868

graceful as a plume Of ostrich feathers.
The trunk is of gray color to within
few feet Of the leaves, where it becomes
green, and looks as soft as cabbage.
These beautiful trees were planted about
twenty yards apart, and appeared to be
forty or fifty feet high. They were the
only trees we saw that seemed TO have
been planted by man, or to be in the
right place. Everything else-trees,
flowers, plants and vegetables-seemed
to have sprung up by chance, and to have
been permitted to grow as they could,
without culture or care. We saw some
houses which, no doubt, cost much, and
we're intended to be fine, but their sur
roundings lacked that air of neatuess 80
indispensable about American homes.


We were invited to visit churches and
other public buildings, but their moss
grown, mildewed exterior was enough,
and we gladly returned to the hotel to
escape the further view of the rank, dank
vegetation which seemed to have fever
written on every leaf. On our way back
we called On an enterprising Frenchman
who has established an ice factory, and
turns out half ton day, selling it at
the very low rate of eight cents per
pound. II is said that the cost of pro-
ducing ice by this process is less than
one fourth of cent per pound.


While our party were collecting at the
hotel and enjoying sundry plessast iced
drinks, some Of us explored the premises
in the direction of the kitchen, whence
issued not only savory odors, but noises
ANYTHING but musical from the throats OF
q dozen or more of parrots and monkeys.
,, The kitchen was in the yard, had clay
floor. and had never known the blessing
! of whitewash. 1t was black, very; black
] walls, black floors, black cooks, and
| black, obscene looking monkeys-a
yard long-topped off with green, red
and yellow parrots of all sorts and Sizes
! which made us all thankful that we we're
not obliged to dine there.


/ Turning to leave the dark premises
some one mentioned an electrical eel,
and we passed around tub half filled
with water, at the bottom of which the
creature was said to be lying. One Of
the party run his hand down to raise it
to the surface, but was met with an elec-
trical shock that made him jump and
cry out with surprise and pain. Others
ventured as he did, and received shocks
nearly as painful The same result was
obtained on touching the eel with a
piece of iron. 1t seemed as if his
power to shock was soon exhausted. We
raised him to the surface to see what he
was like, and found him a very renul'
sve, sluggish creature, about thirty
inches long, and very much like our
Western dogfsh, but longer in proper
ton.


Toward sunset the signal gun of the
steamer recalled us on board, and we
left Para without regret, except for the
loss of one of our fellow travellers, a
Mississippian. who was going on a tour
of exploration up the Amazon. In the
evening we were visited by few gentle-
men-Engish and American residents
of Para. who enjoyed in the highest
degree the music and dance on deck,
which closed the day. M. S. FIFE.
Year: 1868

A terrific whrlwind and wsterspout
was seen by party in Wyoming Terri
tory on the 18th ult The storm arose in
the northwest, and its first premonitios
was a furious wind. 10 few minutes q
whirlwind was seen approaching, and the
party abandoned their wagons and took
to the hills for security In a moment
after the force of the storm struck, and
hailstones in size from partridges to q
hens egg commenced falling in endless
quantities. The whirlwind, as it swept
across the river B Sandy, left the bed
of the stream dry for distance of three
or four hundred yards up and down the
bed of the river. The waterspout, which
had thus been formed, then spread as it
ascended, until the whole heavens we're
darkened by the expanding spray, which
seemed at length to lose itself among ths
cl.uds. The spectacle is described as
one Of most terrible grandeur. Men,
women and children fed to the adjacent
hills for protection, while the horses and
mules few hither and thither in bewil-
dering manner until the force of this out
burst of natures anger had passed. One
hsilstone of average size measured five
inches in circumference. This storm was
the most wonderful, as well as the most
terrifying, which any of the party-au
old travellers in the mountains-had ever
seen