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Year: 1868

s@- The Investigations by the House
of Representatives, which insinuate brib.
cry in the case of the Senators who
voted against impeachment, do not seem
to amount to a great deal. Most of the
people who are called as witnesses, and
the men suspected of disbursing the
money for this purpose, absolutely refuse
to tell what they did with it, upon the
ground that it is their own private affair,
and none of the Congressionals' business.
This is a view of the case that even
Manager Butler seems incompetent to
overcome, and it is not likely that any
futher facts will be reached. An inves-
tigation of this kind does not often
amount to great deal, because where a
man is bad enough either to offer or ac-
cept bribe, be has generally sense
enough to cover his tracks, SO that they
cannot be detected. Still we cannot help
thinking that it would have been better
for the characters of the suspected SEN
ators if the witnesses had manifested a
disposition to be open in. their statements
about where the money in question act
ually DID 60.
Year: 1868

Among the reasons why bad men de-


sire the retention of Andrew johnson in


office, and why it was easy to afford


large amount of money to keep him


there, was the fact that under his admin


istration the liquor interest is enabled to


defraud the government almost with i'm


punity The amount of these frauds


can be judged by the fact that all whis-


key distillers get rich with unprecedented


rapidity; that they spend enough money


in influencing elections to ruin an ordi-


nary political party, and that they sell
their whiskey at from twenty-five to
fifty cents gallon less than even the
amount of the tax. The government is
cheated by these men out of at least one
hundred millions of dollars annually.
This estimate is low one, and the like
lihoods are that the actual loss is much
greater. Under Mr.. johnson, nobody
has been punished for this, and it is
tacitly understood that nobody will be.
1t is also gravely insinuated that it was
the money of these men that defeated his
and that with the amount
of cash which he can compel them to
command at any time, any attempt to
bring him to trial will be worse than use
less. 1t is also asserted that the reason
why these men have been allowed to go
free so long, is that the President might
have such reliance as they can afford
when the hours of trial come. The
manner in which these frauds on the
revenue is arranged is easy. Once Sc
cure in the fact that the government will
not disturb them, and the details are
simple. In fact, almost all that is nec-
essary is to fill up bogus bond, guarren-
teeing that all matters shall be conducted
according to the law, and the business
can go on. No revenue is paid, of course,
and if by any mishap prosecution is
commenced, the persons who gave the
bonds for them are uniformly found to
be worthless, if: indeed, the bonds them
selves are not forgeries. In recent case
in New York, half million dollars worth
Of these bonds were in the hands of the
District Attorney, and shown to be near
y worthless. Putting these facts togeth-
sr, it is not wonderful that the liquor in
serest was so anxious to secure the acquit


al of Mr.. johnson
Year: 1868

For some time past, the people of the
allowed named church have been contemplat-
ing the erection of new church edifce The
one in which, for SO many years, the society
has worshiped has become untenitable, and
the erection of new edi6ce was felt to be an
upper part of the town, and in q most attrac


tive location, but still central spot appeared
to be matter of necessity in order to accom-
date the needs of the entire congregation
Many of the members clung to the site, where
they had SO long gathered together, and in
whose enclosure their dead were buried,
while others insisted upon having the edifce
placed where the wants of the conprepation
generally would be best accommodated For
years it has been impossible to reconcile these
conflicting opinions, and so no effective steps
we're taken toward the erection of house.
During the past year, however, the question
came before the officiary of the church for q
vote, when it was decided in favor of the cen.
trail location. The question Was next submit
ted to a vote of the membership. and on Sat
urday evening last meeting was held for this
purpose, when twenty-four voted for the old
location, and forty-two for the one in the GEN.
tral part Of the town. A committee was ap-
pointed to secure the ballots of those who
were unable to be present, but it is not likely
that the majority will be changed; and if this
be so. then the question so long vexiug one,
as to where the church shall 60, will be set at
rest We are glad to learn of this movement,
not only on account of its moral and religious
aspects, but also because the introduction Of
tasteful public edifces in any place improves
largely the value of the property round about
it, and also increases the inducements for peo.
pie from elsewhere to make it their home. We
wish the good people of Cedarville all success
in the accomplishment of their enterprise.
Year: 1868

The principle of lay delegation was last week
sanctioned by an overwhelming vote in the
General NJ. e. Conference at Chicago. The
report of the majority on the subject having
been discussed at length for week or more
without result, Rev. DR.. Haven reported a
plan, substantially the same as that originally
introduced, but subject to the approval of both
laity and ministry, which was at once adopted
by vote of 226 to 8, amid loud demonstrations
of satisfaction from floor and galleries This
result will no doubt afford quite as much graf
ihcation outside of the Conference among the
masses of the church as within it. During
Fridays session of the Conference, Bishop
Ames submitted paper which was referred
to the Committee on Conference Lay Delega-
tons, proposing plan for the organization of
a house OF lay delegates, to act in conjunction
with the General Conference. Bishop Ames
said the plan had been examined and approved
by four or five of his colleagues.
Year: 1868

feelings of survivors than to behold flowers
blooming in their beauty upon the graves, and
relieving the repulsiveness Of death by Their
delicious aroma. There is probably no form
in which national respect can be shown in this
case, so unanimously acceptable to the rela-
tives of the departed braves, as the one adopt
ed on last Saturday, and we trust that for
long years to come this festival shall endure
as the spontaneous offering of grateful peo-
pie to the names of those who fell in he
struggle for our nations life.
Year: 1868

w The Camden and Amboy and West
Jersey Railroad Companies have made
extensive arrangements to increase the
facilities for the transportation of fruit
and berries to New York, during the
coming season by arranging to put an
extra fruit train upon the road at that
time. They have also arranged con-
nexion with the Camden and Atlantic
road, by which the fruit and berries from
the lower section can go to New York
about as rapidly as before the injunction
was laid upon the Delaware and Raritan
Bay road. From all appearances now
the fruit growers of our region are likely
10 have all the accommodation they need
for the coming summer
Year: 1868

About ten years since, this establishment
was started in Bridgeton by Mr.. John S.
Whipple. The demand at that time was SO
limited that few tons per year supplied all
that was called for. Since then it has in
creased to such an extent that the demand can
scarcely be supplied, when the facilities for
manufacturing have been greatly increased
The amount of capital and labor required in
this establishment would afford a profitable
business for still greater extension, and those
having capital to spare would End this good
investment. Any person wishing to 60 into
business that will pay largely, would do well
to call on Mr.. Whipple who will give them all
the information desired.
Year: 1868

FIRE.-On Wednesday morning last, about
eleven O'Clock, an alarm of fire was given in
this city. Grosscup's Hall bell toled short
time, and general rush was made for the
scene of disaster. The little Bridgeton engine
was on hand ready for action with few feet
OF dilapidated hose, but fortunately the fire
was extinguished without her services 1t Or
lglnated from chimney in one of the frame
dwellings of Stratton's row, near the steam
boat landing, and burned few of the shin
giles ON the roof. 1t happened in a fortunate
time when the fire was Immediately discover
ed, or the row of buildings could not have
been saved. We have SO frequently urged
the Importance of more effective fire appar-
ratus and organization in this city, that words
seem to be of no avail. The only thing which
will arouse our citizens is an extensive con-
fiagration, which we hope never to see. There
is nothing to prevent a large portion Of our
fair city being laid in ashes should fire get
fairly under way.
Year: 1868

If We search out our own faults and
correct them effectively, we shall have
sufficient TO occupy ouE attention with
out sitting 10 sclf.elected Judgment up.
Cd the errors Of those around Us.
Year: 1868

A Democratic office-holder under Jas.
Buchanan, but who loved his country
better than he did party, was Gen. Jno.
A Dix. "If any man pulls down the
American flag. shoot him on the spot"
These were the words of the gallant
General when the majority of his party
made war upon the Union, and with this
sentence he renounc-d his allegiance to
party leaders While personally friend
ly to the most prominent men in the
Democratic ranks, he consults only his
own ideas of justice and right as to what
course he shall pursue. His statements
are therefore deserving of weight as the
convictions of one whose old associa-
tions would naturally. cause him to
oppose the Republican party. Here is
what he says OF Seymour in a letter
recently written to friend in New
York:


have been acquainted with Mr.. Seymour
for more than n quarter of a century. He is
an amiable gentleman, of unexceptionable
private character and respectable talents but
80 NaeN a. WI - a NC Hao hob n eng Sle
qualification for the suecessful execution of
the high Official trust to which he has been
nominated He Is especially deficient In that
hrmness of purpose which, in critical emer-
geneles, Is the only safeguard against public
disorder and calamity. He has been twice, at
different times, Governor of the State of
New York, and has in neither case had the
talent or tact to keep the Democratic party
OF the State together for more than two
years. i should regard his election at this
iuncture, when steadiness of purpose, decis-
ion, and self-control are so much needed, ns
one of the greatest calamities that could be-
fall the country.
Year: 1868

An attempt to keep informed con-


cerning the numerous Indian outrages


that have been perpetrated in Colorado


during the past season, has proved a


frultless task. For weeks at a time, be-


tween one and two persons have been


murdered daily by the red fiends, and


the most diabolical crimes have been


committed. Forbearance on the part of


the whites has at last ceased TO be


virtue, and General Sheridan has en-


tered upon an active Indian campaign.


In recent dispatch to the acting Cow
ernor of Colorado, he stated that his
policy was to break up" the Indians
completely, that he regarded this as the
only available plan to pursue. and that
every man would be put on this duty.
The attempt To follow small raiding
parties had proved fruitless, and he now
proposed to carry the war into Africa"
fight the Indians as nations, rather than
predatory bands, thus forcing them to
recall their raiders, and teaching them
ltcSou indb thtg Will Aub SUM toIStl
1t was while taking part in this cam
paign, that Colonel Forsythe's party
had their terrible battle with the in
dians. as mentioned in our dispatches,
and it is probable that the experiences
of this command will tend TO fill the
whites with a desire for revenge, and
cause the war to be still more vigorous
ly prosecuted upon their part. The
principal tribes operated against are the
Cheyennes and ArapahOes, and it is
hoped that they will receive such pun
ishment for their atrocious cruelties,
as will evermore cause them 10 keep at
a respectful distance from the white
man and his great railroad. In the
treatment of Indians, we believe in the
same policy as that adopted by the old
man with the boy in the apple tree.
Let US try persuasion first, turf next,
and stones as last resort. In Colorado
the third stage of proceedings has been
reached, and we hope TO see a goodly
of the Lo family stoned out of
existence.
Year: 1868

Pennsylvania is considered a doubtful
State in the impending election, and
why2 Not because it is wanting in that
patriotism or love for liberty, which
prompted it to lend its potent support
to the armies of the Union, but because
of the devices of Democracy and the
devil, which are being resorted to for the
purpose of throwing the State into the
power of these two partners in business.
1t has become known that in the State
of Pennsylvania there exists regular
mandatory OF bogus naturalization
papers, provided with the stolen seal of
a court, and with all the machinery nee
essary for putting in a new arrival at
one end of the apparatus, and turning
him out passable voter at the other.
With the Democracy of the keystone
State, as with sacrificing merchant
in tight place, money is no object"
Upon this point hear the Pittsburg Post,
which claims to be the leading cham
pion OF the '1ost cause" Il says:


There is no trouble about the money this
year with the DemocrRts; there is slashins of
it-and why not2 The Democrats stajd ar
home during the war, and got the mule and
other fat contracts during the war. whilst the
Republicans we're getting killed in the army.
That's what's the matter.


This a confession more candid than
we usually hear from the Democracy
and may be looked upon as proof, posi-
tive that every means which money car
influence. is being employed in Pennsyl
vania for the purpose of carrying the
election for Seymour and Blair. The
Democratic party has constantly con.
nected with il q set of hirelings whose
small stock of principles can always be
bought up for a trifing sum and these
persons will be used for the preparation
of every species of fraud. To vote early
Year: 1868

NEBRASKA Observation-Disclosures will
hold its State election on Tuesday next
This State has usually given Republic
can majorities. but the Democracy this
year confidently count upon it for them
selves, the reason being that they need
its three electoral votes badly, in order
to make their figuring on the result of
the Presidential contest come out to suit
them. At the election for Governor in
1866 the Republican vote stood 4,093 to
3.94S Democratic. the majority being
145. The election will be hotIy con-
tested and will grant either party only a
small majority.
Year: 1868

Upon the subject of this change in
office the people of Montana can truth
fully say that Mr.. Langtord has been
one of the best officers connected with
the Revenue Department in this or any
other district. His entire official career
has been characterized by degree of
diligence and fairness seldom found in
a public officer. He has the satisfaction
of retiring from office at lis O,oa instance,
and with the good will of every promi-
nent Republican in Montana. Nor is
this good will confined to the limits of
his party. but extends very generally
through the ranks of the Democracy
MIR. Simmons, his successor, is well
known throughout the Territory as a
good business man, prominent Republi-
can, and well qualified to make the office
a popular one. We bespeak for him
that same credit as Collector of Reye-
nue. which deservedly belongs to Mr..
Langford. Such appointees are an honor
and strength to the party of which they
are members
Year: 1868

OHIo.--After careful canvass of the
State of Ohio, a Republican majority of
$4,000 is predicted at the approaching
State election. If this prediction should
prove true the result of the Presidential
campaign will be certain, for in thirty
years Ohio has never failed in the ma
tional contest to follow the PRECEDENT set
at the State election.
Year: 1868

The COLORADO ELECTIoN.-The Dem
ocrats Of Colorado were in great haste
to telegraph 20 the Chairman of the Ma
tional Committee that the vote of the
Territory sent Belden to Congress
Further returns show that Bradford, the
Republican nominee, is elected by some
thing over one hundred majority.
Year: 1868

DEAR SIR-I am in receipt of your letter


referring to the humane plan in view for
promoting the interests of German immi-
grants arriving in the city of New York.
heartily approve your purpose in offer
ing counsel and protection to those who
leave their Fatherland to become citizens
of our country and to share the benefits OF
Year: 1868




A SINGULAR Casa warrant was issued
yesterday for; the arrest of a woman named
Phebe Blair, charged with assault with intent
to kill. The only grounds on which the charge
is attempted to be sustained are that the woi
man claims to have power to exercise all ills
and perform miracles. Among certain class
otthe populationahe slooked upon as sort of
demon. They fear her as they do the pesti1
lenee. Some time since she fell out with o
family named Herten, and denounced dire woe
upon their heads. As they live in the same
building, opportunities Of meeting are very fre--
quent. For week past she has been prepari
ing liquid substance which she told the tam!
lily had IN it the power of life anddeath, and that
she meant to work on them terrible retribuI
ton with it. Incredible as it may seem, the
foolish dupes believed it and watched the old
woman complete her decoction with sentiments
Of the most poignant dread. A day or two
since she got through with the liquor, and yes
terday rubbed the doorstep of the house with
the preparation, saying at the same time that
in one week they would all be dead. Wild
with terror the whole family fled the house as
from pestilence. They have not been back
since but yesterday procured q. warrant for
the old woman 9 arrest. The case will proba-
bly, be tried to.day.-M- O. &Rseayune.E
Year: 1868

Hair is at once the most delicate
and lasting of our materials, and sur
wives us like love. 1t is so light, SO
gentle, so escaping from the idea Of
death, that with a lock of hair belong
ing to child or friend, we may almost
look up to heaven and compare notes
with the angelic nature; may almost
say: 81 have a piece of thee here, not
unworthy of thy being now."-Leigh
Hunt
Year: 1868

lBy Telegraph


COLD SPRINGS, INDIANA, May a.
The first excursion train arrived here at
half. past nine and found at least q
thousand people, representing Ken
lucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Mis-.
souri,, on the ground. Before the start
from Cincinnati there was an inmenso
crowd around the Ohio and Mississippi
depot, but the number that entered the
cars was much smaller than was ex-
pected. The accommodations were by
no means first class. The train was
made up of cattle, hog and grain cars,
with rough wooden benches. %. " 3


At point eighteen miles this side Of
the city the train was stopped and the
Conductor went arouRd and examined
the tickets and several persons were put
off, but just as the signal was given TO
start they leaped aboard again, so that
the Conductor was completely batfied.


The arrest of McCoole at Lawrence
burg was announced, and created im-
mense excitement. Many were the
curses heaped on the Sheriff of Dear
born county, and many more upon the
Judge because he could not be found to
accept bail in moment. However,
we left in brief interval, and were at
this point without further incident.


The region around the Springs is
desolate. 1t is soil of hard clay, and
looks as If it would not raise enough
to the acre to support mouse with a
respectable family of meetings.


The place chosen is nearly a mile
north of the station, on the lands OF
A. P. Cady, an old citizen. He protests
that he knew nothing of the arrange
ments; the pioneers of the fight had
taken possession of the ground against
his will, and that he was pOwerless to
prevent them. The exact spot is a level
meadow of about four acres, with what
is termad corn and wheat fields on all
sides except the east. There is butlit-
tie coru and wheat to be seen. On the
east there is a rolling wood, very thick
and very bushy. and at an early hour
in the morning all the trees command
ing q view Of the battle ground were
filled with men and boys, who appeared
determined to sit it ont on that line if
it took all day.


The arrest of McCoole took place be-
tween one and two o'clock this morning
at the residence of Henry Marshall,
near the ground. 1t was made by Sher-
iff Arnold in person. The managers
drove the stakes and had the ring ready
by daylight in the morning, but as soon
as it was known that McCoole was ar
rested they were taken away. Coburn
succeeded in lodging admirably. He
went from place to place and thus es.
capped arrest, although large lot of otfi-
GERS were on his track all morning.
The ground was moderately soft, but
not so much as to be disagreeable, but
at this hour, 1870 A. NJ, there is a good
prospect of rain and there has been
some sprinkliug. -.


The news of the release of MCoole on
$1,000 bond, and that he was on his way
to fight and forfeit the same, created q
great sensation and general rejoicing.
M'Coole will be here in a few minutes,
he has not much time to spare.
Year: 1868

COLD SPRINGS, May 27.-Coburn and
his seconds have just drove up to the
field. At about quarter TO two the catch
weight fight for 500 was called on be.
tween Patsy Shepherd and Mike CO.
burn, brother of Joe, amidst the
greatest confusion.


Cobuins. seconds were Dick Holly
wosd and Jimmy Elliott. Shepherds
seconds were John Mackey and Abe
Hecken. Johnny Murphy was referee.
There was so much excitement that il
was utterly impossible to decide who
the referee was. The press were gener-
ally excluded and the utmost disorder
prevailed. The fight commenced dur-
ing a storm of rain. The first three
rounds were decidedly in favor of Patsy
Shepherd. First blood and first KNOCK.
down for Shepherd.


Fourth round-Both men came mn
smiling and some very good sparrinG
was done by each. Patsy hit short with
the left and received wound in return
on his potato trap, rally and close
At the fourth they close when Shepherd
went down.


Fifth round-Cautious sparring
Shepherd let fly with the left and cot
upon Coburn's right. Coburn cautiSns
and retreating. Shepherd would NOT he
denied, but in the rush got a stinger an
the right, rally and Sheppard down
and carried to his corner. The men
were hardly to the scratch for the sixth
round when violent tumult arose and
Year: 1868

Phe 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 q New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose Of manufacturing to order first
class fine custom work to those that have been 10
the habit OF getting their garments cut by US,
while at Mr.. Cones, we you'd extend an invita-
ton to caN on US at our new establishment, aud
TO those that cannot get suited IN Rock Island
and are in the habit Of sending for their gar
meuts we would invite them TO call ana give US
trial feeling confident that we can suit them IN
every respect. We have handsome assortment
Of fine Uloths CasSimeres and Vestings, together
with large variety Of splendid French CoatingS
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers IN different
coiOrs for oyercoats,--aIi of which we will make
70 order in the best and most fashionable manner
stlower rates than the same class Of goods can be
obtained on either side Of the river. Cali and
examine our styles, and compare our goods tnd
prices with those engaged in the same business.


THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
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