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Year: 1868

Only one drop of water at time that
had found its way from the mighty ocean
through the dixie, and was slowly wear
ing little channel. Only one drop!
Yet if that little child in her morning
ramble had not noticed it, who can tell
what the terrible results might have been I?


Only stray sunbeam. Yet perchance
it hath pierced some wretched abode,
gladdened some stricken heart, or it's gol-
den light found its way through the leafy
branches of some wild wood, kissed the
moss-covered bank where the tiny violet
grew, and caused rich shade of beauty
to adorn its lovely form.


Only gentle breezel But how many
aching brows hath it famed, how many
hearts cheered by its gentle touch!


Only one stray bullet that pierced the
noble soldier-boy as he trod the lonely
midnight round, faithfully guarding the
precious lives entrusted to his keeping ;
yet the lifc-blood slowly ebbed out, and
the morning sunbeam fell upon the cold
face of the dead.


Only sentinel And yet one soul
more had passed from its earthly tene-
ment to meet its reward at the hands of
a merciful God


Only drop of ink! And yet it car
ried the news of death to anxious ones
at home, and caused the tear of anguish
to trickle down the furrowed cheek OF a
widowed mother.


Only a frownl But it left sad,
dreary ache in that child's heart, and
the quivering lips and fearful eye told
how keenly he felt it.


Only smile But ah how it cheered
the broken heart, engendered ray of
hope, and cast halo of light around
the unhappy present; made the bed rid
den one forget its present agony for a
moment as it dwelt in sunshine of JOY,
and lived in the warmth of that smile


Only word But it carried the poi.
sonous breath of slander, assailing the
character. 0 how it pierced the lonely
heart


Only one glass And how many have
filled drunkard's grave through its in.
huencel How many homes made desc
late How many bright anticipations
of glad and happy future blasted by
its blighting influenced


Only mound in the quiet church
yard, and yet it speaks volumes to the
stricken ones. Some home has lost 9
light some home circle has vacant
chair


Only a child perhaps, yet "of such
is the kingdom of heaven"


Only cup of cold water given in the
name OF disciple, but 1t Is not forgot
ten. Then toll on, Christian; yours il
a glorious work; hope on ever, for yours
is bright reward.


One soul sDatched from the ways o.
sin and degradation through your feeble
efforts coupled with the grace of Goo
will add lustre to your crown of glory
and speak more for your happiness here
after than life of selfish works.


Only a prayer, and yet it calls to yor
for help. 1t calls for good raiment an(
food; and, Christians, shall not We
through the grace of God, answer tina
prayer? God grant it in his mercy.
Only a lifetime, short day in which
to prepare for death, for "as death over
takes US, so judgment will find u.s." LIE
us then grid on the armor anew and press
on, the hope of a brighter hereafter be
, ing our talisman, using the weapons o
prayer, lest we enter into temptation
and lose the rich reward of Him who i
faithful even unto death. NORTH Vest
ern Presbyterian.
Year: 1868

BE KIND TO STRANGERs.-Every
church that would prosper must show
proper attention to strangers. ltshould
be seen that they are promptly and cour-
teously provide with seats, and made to
feel that they have cordial welcome
there. Kind looks should greet them as
they come, and follow them as they 60.
Should they come again, let them meet
with the same reception. Whether rich
or poor, they should not be overlooked
or neglected. They have claims as stran-
gers, irrespective of all outward distinc-
ton. Let us see that they have prompt
attention.
Year: 1868

RECEPTION OF THE SACRAMENT.-Kneel-
ing in thereception of the Sacrament, con-
trary to the form in which the Supper
was taken from Christ, by the twelve,
was instituted by Pope Honorius the
second, in the 18th century. 1t came in
as a consequence of the doctrine Of
Transubstantiation, which had been de-
creed Just before. The sacramental bread
being declared to be God, it was judged
proper to worship it by kneeling before
it. Hence the practice was idolatrous
in its beginning, and should be left to
idolators.
Year: 1868

PROvERBIAL Philosophy Y.-Other persons
were born about the same time as thyself, aud
have been growingHp ever since, as thou.
Therefore, be not proud.


The girl who is destined to be thy wife, al
though now unknown to thee is sure to be iY-
ing somewhere or other. Hope, therefore.
that she is quite well, and otherwise think
politely about her.


A traveller, journeying wisely, may learn
much. Yet much may also be learned by him
who stays at home


An insane person may lie to thee, and yet
be innocent, and thou mayest lie to him, and be
praisewOrthy. Now all persous are somwhat
insane, but do thou beware Of lying as gene
raj rule


By conceit, rtain red fly hath been cal
led ladybiri, and hidden to fly away home.
The counsel is good, even to her whois neither
bird nor fly. There is no place like home.


The weather-cock, working easily, can tell
thee the way of the wind, but if the weather
cock sticks, the course of the wind will not be
influenced thereby. Rememb r this
Year: 1868

MAN AND WOMAN I should not say, from
my experience of nay own sex, that woman's
nature is flexible and impressible, though her
feelings are. know very few instances of
very inferior man ruling the mind of superior
woman; whereas | know twenty-itly-of a
very inferior woman ruling superior man.
IF he love her, the chances are that she will in
the end weaken and demoraliza him If supe-
rior woman marry a vulgar or inferior man, he
makes her miserable, but seldom governs her
mind, or vulgarizes her nature, and if there be
love on his side, the chances are that in the
end she will elevate and refine him. The most
dangerous man to woman is a man of high
intellectual endowments morally perverted for
in woman nature there is such necessity to
approve where she admireS, and to believe
where she loves-a devotion compounded of
love aud faith is SO much part of her being
that while the instincts remain true and the
feelings uncorrupt, the conscience and the will
may both be led far astray. Thus fell our
general mother type of her sex-overpower-
ed rather than deceived, by the colossal intel
lect-half serpent, half angelic.
Year: 1868

STOCKINGS stockings worn by the an.
clients consisted of strips of linen, or of skins
of the animals The Normans wore them
made of cloth, or of costly stuff, embroidered
and decorated with gold or silver Knit worst
ed stockings were imported from Italy in the
time of Henry VIII, and were worn by the
gentry of that period and in 1880 a pair of
silk stockings were sent to that monarch from
Spain. Ia the time OF Queen Elizabeth it was
common for young men of rank to wear stock
ings Of different fashions and different colors
on each leg. In 1861 the first pair silk stock
ings were knit in this country, and were pre-
sented to the Queen. About the same period
the method OF knitting worsted stockings was
brought to this country In the year 1889 a
machine for weaving stockings was introduced
by William Lee, and this laid the foundation
Of the extensive stocking manufacture now
carried on
Year: 1868

From the a0ave table 1t Will be seen that
Southern corn produces the most muscle and
least fat, and contains enough Of the phoso-
pilates to give vital power to the brain and
make the bones stronger Mutton is the meat
which should be eateu with Southern corn, and
should be boiled or roasted. The proper mode
to roast mutton is to place in it in boiling water
first, until the glutton Of the meat forms a shell,
which retains the juice OF the meat while
boiling.


The nitrates in all the fine -four bread which
a man can eat, will not sustain life beyond fifty
days but others, ted On uuDoted t1our Dread,
would continue to thrive fora indefinite peri
od. Its immaterial whether the general guam
tity of food be reduced too low, or whether
either of the muscle making or heat producing
principles be Withdrawn while the other is fully
supplied. All the food, beyond the deficient,
is not only wasted, but burdens tie system
with efforts to dispose of it, Food, therefore,
containing the right proportion Of heaters and
muscle makers is the best.
Year: 1868

A late writer says every created thing has
brain, memory, a past, and applies its expert.
ence for the benefit of its future happiness.
An old dog in bear hunt is as cautious of
bruins teeth as an old broker is of suspicious
stocks, and both act on the same principle
the recollection Of being bitten . in previous
transaction -
Year: 1868

Nor DIFFICULT TO PLEAsE.-"I always
sing to please myself, said gentleman. who
was humming tune in company.


"Then you are not at all difficult to please"
said lady who sat next to him.
Year: 1868

If am not home from the party to night
at ten clock, said husband to his better
and bigger half don't wait for me.


THAT won't replied the lady significant
ly, ''I won't" but I'll come for you" The
gentleman returned at ten o clock precisely.
Year: 1868

Shet Justice Chase on the Situation.


The following confidential letter. says the
correspondent Of the New York Herald, from
Chief Justice Chase to a personal friend, has
been handed 70 me. 1t so distinctly marks the
present position and sentiments Of Mr. Chase
on important political questions, that 1 do not
feel at liberty to withhold its Publication:


~ WASHINGTON, May IS, ls6s.--Ny Dear Sir,
abandon the great principles for the success Of
which have given my entire life." adhere
to my sold creed Of equal rights" without one
jot or title of abatement. shall be glad if
the new professors Of that creed adhere to 1t as
faithfully.


am amazed by the torrent of invec.ives by
which am drenched. Almost everything al.
leged as facts is falsehoods out Of the whole
cloth. Where an allegation has little fact in
II the fact Is so perverted and trayested that it
becomes falsehoods. l know no motive for
all this except disappointment that impeach-
ment has not thus far proved success, coupled
with belief that have done something to
prevent Its being q success. have not been a
partisan Of i%ReaehmeDt certainly put have
siding omcer over the trial, my conscience tes.
tifies that have been strictly impartial; and
am sure that any one who reads the report will
say so. individually l have my convictions
and opinions, but i very seldom gave utter.
ance to them. Indeed, do not think that the
case, IN any ofits aspects, has been the subject
four or five Senators, and then emily causually
and briefly. No Senator will say that have
sought to influence him. ..


The real ground of denunciation is that
have not been partisan Of convictions; and
this denunciation am willing to bear. They
may denounce and abuse me, and read me out
OF the party If they choose. follow my old
lights, not the new.


What the developments of the future may be
] know not j neither expect or desire to be a
candidate for once again. II would, however,
crafty me exceedinglyi II the Democratic party
would take ground which would assure the
party against all attempts to subvert the prin.
ciple Of universal suffrage established IN eight
and TO be established in all Of the southern con.
stituepcies. Then, ! think, the future of the
great cause for which ] have labored 90 lon
would be secure, and should not regret nv
absence from political labors. 80


SALMON p. CHASE.
Year: 1868

THERE Is clearly conspiracy between Chief
JustIee Chase and the Second Adventists to
rescue Jeff. from justice-In this world at least.
Chase has postponed his trial until October S,
and the Adventists have arranged to have the
world come to an end three days before
Year: 1868

The Company reserve the right 70 advance the
price TO rate above par at any time, and will not
NIL any orders or receive any subscriptions on
which the money has not been 6cfu ally paid a. the
Company 3 Office before the time Of such advance


Parties supscriting will remit the par value of
the bonds and the accrued interest In currency at
the rate OF six per cent. per annum. from the date
on which the last coupon vas paid. Subscriptions
will be received I'm WASHINGTON by
Year: 1868

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
as cutter at Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tablis hment, 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 first
class fine custom work TO those that have been in
the habit of getting their garments cut by us,
while at Mr. Cones, we would extend an invita-
ton to call at establishment, and
TO those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and in the habit of sending east for their gar
nents we would invite them TO call ana give US a
trial, feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect. We have handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with q large variety of splendid French Coatings
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for overcoats,--slI of which we will make
to order in the best and most fashionable manner
atlower rates than the same class 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 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. nov29dly.
Year: 1868

Do not be led to believe that Sterling's Ambro
sia containing two bottles in box at 81 90 is the
same article Sterling's Ambrosia Oil for the
hair. My Ambrosia Oil has no connection what
ever with any other preparation sold The Am
brosis Oil is an improvement on all other hsi
preparations and is put up in one bottle in q nea
package bearing the name Of Sterling Bloome
on the bach and price so cents on the front label
Year: 1868

the most plainly point out the errors
that led to their misfortunes that they
most respect these, and are most willing
to be guided by their counsels."


THE soUTH's WORST ENEMY.


We find the following in the Yazoo
City Democrat sit is melancholy to
notice that here and there plantations
which were in operation last year have
dropped from the ranks of industry and
lapsed into the stiffness of decay; and
even on the places whose owners are still
able to work them, the waste of dilapi-
dation is painfully evident fences rot
ting, shutters dangling, houses and cab
ms tumblIng, weedy yards and gardens
that once were trim and blooming;
general decline apparent everywhere.
We went through the same region Of
country we refer to in the fall Of 1865,
and everything wears more gloomy
aspect now than even then" This is a
sad picture, but it is a reality. and the
South is in worst condition now than
it was in 1865, and for this state of affairs
the people of the South may thank An
drew Johnson and his policy. He told
them that they must not heed the laws
of Congress or its reconstruction acts,
but go on as they had before the rebel
lion, and that he, as President Of United
States, would carry them through but
in this he has signally failed. We do
not say that Mr.. johnson intended to
deceive the people Of the South. He
may have been in earnest in everything
he told them; but the people who rely
upon the promises of demagogue who
attempts to play the statesman, will al
WAYS tiGd themselves deceived.
Year: 1868

TEST Your KERosENE.-In view oi
the many lamp explosions resulting al
most invariable from the use Of bad ker-
osene we urge upon the heads of fam
lies the Importance of testing the oil be-
fore used in the lamp. This may be read
lily done by any man, women, or chlld'
by means of a thermometer, little warm
water. the temperature of which is to
be brought to lilo Fab. Pour the oil
upon the water; apply flame to the T9
floating oil by match or otherwise, If
the oil is unsafe it will take the fire,
and its use in the lamp is dangerous,
for it as liable to egplOde. But if the oil
is good and safe it will not take fire. m


All persons who sell kerosene that will
not stand the fire test at 10 degrees are
liable to prosecution.


|. Scientific american.
Year: 1868

Fun AT HoME-Don't be afraid of a
little tun at home, good people Don't
shut up the house lest the sun should
fade your carpets and your hearts lest
hearty laugh shake down some of the
musty old cobwebs there If you want
to ruin your sons, let them think that
all mirth and social enjoyment must be
left on the threshold without, VIXEN
they come home at night. When once
home is regarded as only a place to
eat, drink and sleep in, the work is be-
gun that ends in gambling houses and
reckless degradation. Young people
must have fun andrelevation somewhere;
if they do not find it at their own hearth
stones, it will be sought at other and
perhaps less profitable places. There
fore let the fire burn brightly at night,
and make the homestead delightful with
all those little arts that parents so perfect
ly understand Don't repress the bouy-.
ant spirit of young children. Halt an
hour of merriment, round the lamp and
FIRE light at home, blots out the remem-
brance of many a care and annoyance du-
ring the day: and the best safeguard
they can take with them into the world
is the unseen influence of bright little
domestic sanCtum.
Year: 1868

TIE ELECTION RETUENs.-We have made
Preparations for furnishing tull and reliable
election returns Tomorrow night from this
cf5ce. and they will be given out % the public
as fast as received.
Year: 1868

This is a busy month for the farmer, and
especially this present July. The spring was
backward, sowi ng and planting late, and the
work now seems to come all in heap The
growth OF vegetation is rapid, grass is fast ma
turing and must soon be cut, corn and pota-
toes grow apace, and the weeds are sure to
keep up to time. and will go ahead unless
the hoe is much used, and every thing drives
the farmer. 1t is always good philosophy for
the farmer to drive his work and not let his
work drive him, but this season is indeed a
hard one and upsets philosophy in some good
degree.


The hoe as well as the scythe must be in
constant use. The former impiment is not
generally used CROUCH. The benefit of hoe
ing does not result alone from killing weeds
New weeds must first be killed, but after the
field is cleared of them, that is no reason
why the hoe should be laid aside. The ground
needs so be stirred often, especially in dry
weather. Some farmers may think it is poor
policy to stir the ground when it is dry be-
cause twill make il more dry. But such is no
the fact Ground after being hOed will stand a
drought much better than that which
seldom feels the hoe. The air is al
ways more or less moist, and when the
ground is kept loose at its surface
the air penetrates it and keeps it from dry ing
up and iniuring the crop Let the farmer
hoe small patch as an experiment at night
and in the morning look at it and compare
it with ground not hoed, and he will at
once see the difference. The hard ground
will look as if a small shower had fallen up
on it during the night, while the unhoed
ground will look dry and parched, no appear
ance of dew upon it, and the vegetables
thereon will look as if they had not long to
live unless rain should come. Deeply plow-
ed land well pulverised and often hoed will
stand quite severe drought. We have often
said the same things. What of that? They
are true and farmers need 70 be often re-
minded OF them. II is very easy thing to
forget and quite as easy to neglect. We
| know our farmers will have many calls this
month, so many as almost to upset their phi.
| losophy. 1t is indeed an extraordinary time
and various duties of the farmer were never
more pressing. We know of some careful
systematic husbandmen who cannot bear t.
have their work drive them, and never C
suffer it in ordinary seasons, but this sea
son is an exceptional one and they find them
selves hurried up from all quarters. But
they must preserve their equilibrium and g
forth to their work calmly and wisely.


The grass may call loudly to be cut, tn
weeds may be rearing their heads above tn


corn aud potatoes, worms may be at worl
industriously among his eabbages, bugs ma


be eating the leaves of his cucumbers an


squashes, caterpilars may be weaving thei


nests upon his apple trees, the curculio


may be stinging his plums, breechy OK O
Year: 1868

COW may be in his corn or clover, his sheep
may have strayed away into his neighbours
field, his grain may be all ripe for the sickle
his bees may have swarmed while he was in
the field at work, his hired help may be lazy
and shiftless, and some of his childrdn may
nave the cholera morbus from eating green
apples. And what can he doP Which way
shall he turn? Under such a pressure OF
circumstances what shall he do first? Here
Is an opportunity for the exercise Of his
brains as well as his muscles. And il is true
that farmers must think as well as work.
The mind must point to the places where the
first blows are to be struck.


AGRICOLA.
Year: 1868

Subscribers should prepay by the quarter,
at the office Of delivery. The Postage to any
part Of the United States is Two Gents num-
ber This rate only applies SO current sub
ScriptE'ns. For back numbers the postage is
double
Year: 1868

Aevoted to Literature and General News


~ The Discussion Of STATE. and National
Iopics-The Welfare Of the Planting Interest
-The Progress of Southern Commerce. and
the degeneration of Prosperity in the South
ern States.
Year: 1868

PxaRY DAVIS VEGETABLE PA,H KiLLsR.-
THg easAr FAMILY MEDICINE OF the ACE -
Pain Killer taken internally, should be adul-
tersted with milk or water. and sweetened
with sugar if desired, or made into syrup
with molasses. For . Cough, few drops
on sugar eaten will be more effective than
anything else. For Sore Throat. gargle
the throat with a mixture Pain Killer aud
water and relief is immediate and the cure
positive. 1t should not be forgotten that
the Pain Killer is equally as good to take
internally. as to use externally. Each bot
tie is wrapped With full directions for its
use
Year: 1868

Personal Bishop Lee Of this city is
announced to lecture in Rock Island on
next Thursday evening, for the benefit OF
tie Episcopal Church Of that city. His
subject will be, bis recent tour in Europe.


We are pleased to see cur young friend
Bssssll, Of the frm Of Goodwin / B.ssell
out again, and ready for business.
Year: 1868

BREAKixG uP OF THE Lea AT QuIScr THE
Quincy Herald Of Tuesday has the follow
ing concerning the breaking up Of the ice at
that point Yesterday the ice that has
spaniel the river at this point for some
months, broke from The banks and started
for the Gull. From the rotten condition IN
which it left this port, We think that il will
not 30 many miles before rssuming its nor
NAL existence .. water, For some eight CT
ten days the warm sun that had prevailed
has been evaporating it, and when it broke
yesterday there was little substance or force
to it, There was no crash on this occasion,
and most spectators. drawn TO the bluffs and
levsc to witness the opening of the river,
were disappointed at the scene.
Year: 1868

I Biliousness, Indigestion. General Debility and
all the complaints which proceed .fIom q want of
proper action in the liver, the stomach and the
bowels, are eradicated by course of this great