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Year: 1868

In order to guard against dangerous impo'
sitons, the public are requested to take es-
pecial note OF the beautifully engraved proprl--
etory stamp, through which the Government
Of the United States officially authentlcates
every bottle OF Hostetter's Bitters. This shield
thrown by the Government over the proprle-
tors and the public for their joint protection;
is placed conspicuOusly across the cork an9s
over the neck of each bottle, and cannot fax
to strike the eye of the most casual observer.
Nothing that purports TO be Hostetters Btteis
can be genuine unless the stamp is there


1t is also proper to state that the Bittels arc
sold exclusively in glass, and never under any
circumstances by the gallon or the barrel. Int
posters and imitators are abroad, and the ohiy
safeguard the public have against them Is 10
see that the Bitters they buy bear the en-
gIayed label and note of hand of Messrs. HOS
letter 81 Smith, and the stamp above men
toned.
Year: 1868

Is urged upon the attention and trial of sue, ers
from this M st horrible of all Diseases Dyspensia
SHOWS Its ravages in thousand different forms such
as DICK Headache, Heartburn. Depression, general
sense Of uneasness and feeling that you are not we'll
ROOD you, rises and on your stoma CHI
Dreath Is bad skin at times is flushed and hot don't
eei as II you could move stir about and worst of
all Indigestion or Constipation are nothing more or
less than Dyspepsia. Thousands upon thousands
spner and de this way. and neither themselves nor
thelr physicians know what ails them, except that
they are surely dying.


Reader, we repeat it, this is Dyspepsia. If you
Woulu nave proof our statemen, II you would save
yourselves and children from an early grave. ifyon
would have health and energy and strength again we
beg you to try one bottle of "
Year: 1868

!, nav sing of your dog, your bottom dog
~ ~ any dog that you please,
II for the dog, the wise old dog,
knowingly takes his ease,
. = vsrcing his tail outside the ring
Tsspipg always his bone in sight
. not pin In his sound old head
For either log in the fight.


q his is the bone they are fighting for,
Al why should my dog sail IN,
\ IN nothing TO gain but a certain chance


n lose his own precious skin.
tsre may be a few perhaps who fail
m see it in quite this light,
: uben the fur flies had rather be
me outside dog IN the fight.
NOW there are edogs-injudicious dcgs-
Who think it is quite the thing
t.ke the part of one of the dogs,
And go yelpiBg into the ring;
Ind care not a pin what all may say


In regard to the wrong OF the right,
h money goes as we'll us my song,
For the dog that keeps out of the fight.
Year: 1868

New BaicK-Building has been serious
y retarded this season for want Of brick
but the supply 10 nov equal TO the demand
there being half million or more ready
for use, and the makers Of the article are
determined to keep up with the demand
until the close OF the season.
Year: 1868

TaE season for cultivating corn, potatoes.
and other crops is now At hand and oil who
have not provided themselves with the
proper implements for such work will do 70
soon Among the many cultivstoYs now in
use mono stand higher in the estimation Of
those who have used them than the Victor
two horse Walking Culsicasor, made BY
Asssrs. Raft, Geek ! Co.. Of this city. They
are going rapidly, and those in want Of them
should lose no time in securing them ; enc
week more will exhaust the stock.
Year: 1868

Of the cloud seemed to BE- in the shape Of
. funnel, sweeping across the river. lower
ing sufficiently TO touch the tops of the
buillings, and then raising and passing over
the city without doing any further damage.
II went a. suddenly As it came, but during
the few minutes it did stay. confusion
reigned supreme.
Year: 1868

In grades, but by no means applicable to the to-
Biography Of the ground to be treated. From the
entire application Of this plan to the upper west
side the Bloomingdale road is all that has saved
the city; and from the utter absurdity of
the numerical nomenclature the Park
Commission have made an effort to re-
deem portions of the upper tract. Thus
far sites of command for public buildings
have been comparatively few. The City Hall
Park presents one; Astor place, at its intersection
Of the avenues, another; Union square third;
Madison square a fourth, though less commanding;
and in the vicinity of the Park several further
commanding situations are offered. The inter-
sections of Broadway with the several avenues
affords few more locations OF lesser importance,
but all together are quite insufficient for the wants
of great city. These points are hereafter to
become centres of value-a fact which real estate
speculators are already beginning to COM
prehend and to make significant use of.
The area of the west side tract is ex-
ceedingly diversified and undulating, being
divided by the Nanhattanvlle valley into two main
shoulders of highland The surface of this valley
is nearly at the water level, and entering at the
Ninth avenue it divides the hills with bottom of
five squares. from 1884 to l2Sth street. running at
that width to the Hudson river and thence extend
ing from 10th to 133d street. North of this
high bluff rises from the Hudson river, and round
ing over falls into level near Ninth avenue. This
hill is from one hundred to one hundred and thirty
feet in height. Below the valley above mentioned
the ground has the general description Of high
tableland, Of which Eighth avenue occupies
the ridge with average elevation of thirty feet
above that of Fifth avenue. The elevation Of
Eighth avenue above tide level at various points
Ia foIlowa.
Year: 1868

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
cutter at Mr. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tablirhment, 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 fne 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-
tion % call on us at our new 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 and give us n
trial, feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect. We have a handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with arge variety of splendid French Costings
and TrSts in different shades and colOrs for fine
busine~suit Also fine Beavers in different
colOrs, tor Overcoats-sll of which will make
to order in the best and most fashionable manner
flower rates than the same class of goods can be
obtained on either side of the river. Call and
examine our styles, aud compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business.


THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
North side of Third Street, near .he Post Office,


Davenport, Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.


N. b. The cutting department is under our
own supervision. nov29dly.
Year: 1868

LOyEAT SEVENTY. The Boston correspond
ent of the Springfield Republican tells the fol-
lowing:


Here is touching little romance. Half a
century ago two you3g people-youth and
maiden in a country village-loved each other
Unkind fate prosecuted them and denied the
legitimate reward of mutual affection. Both
married and lived in widely separated towns,
children grew up about each, and the cares OF
life came upon them but the spark OF that
early love still burned 10 both bosoms. Once
in a great while they exchanged letters. At
last his wife died; his children grew up and
went to away and he was left lonely old
man, poor and comfortless. This summer her
husband died. As soon as the blessed detunct
was put comfortably under the sod the widow
packed up her goods and started for the home
of her first love- She arrived one afternoon
and was directed to his house, but its master
was absent. Nothing dauuted, she went IN
and sat alone till he returned. Imagine the
meeting of tender old creatures of seventy,
who had been faithful to each other through
fifty years. She remained in his house few
DAYS: then they were married, and the neigh
bors say that never did humanity afford such
a similitude to two very sentimental turtle
doves as in the welded bliss of those absurd
old people. They are living, now STEPPED IN
happiness, it would seem, and no doubt, fully
believe In the maxim, better late than never.
Year: 1868

the year 1867. have examined the same,
and cannot from any evidence before us
that the said Petitioner has paid to much
We would therefore most most respectful.
y report adversely to the prayer Of the
petitioner. Which was adopted.


On motion OF Mr. Baker. Adjourned till
. o'clock this morning.
Year: 1868

TnE Rock ISLAND fair will doubtless be
attended by numbers Of our citisens this
afternoon to see tho races-they are .
good looking crowd and II 10 matter Of
some importance to know they were for the
most part happy-in the possession Of q
new suit of clothes from Perry's. The re.
ceipta every day BY this house Of fine
ready made clothing 10 very large. Sam
Perry has on hand st this time The choicest
assortment Of this class Of Gents wear ever
brought to the city-stylss 10 suit every
one. Cali and zee them.
Year: 1868

PART1NG SALuTB.-A young gentleman OF this
city escorted his aunt to the depot OF the orange,
Alexandria and Manassas Railroad this morning
and afer seating her properly and handing her the
checks for her baggage left the car to talk with some
one IN the office. While thus engaged beautiful
young lady wearing veil precisely like that worn
by his aunt, entered the car and took seat mmedt
ately behind the one occupied by that lady. When
the whistle blew for the train TO start the young gen
teman alluded to re-entered the car from the rear
platform and mistakng the young lady for his aunt
hastily seized her hand and telling her godby Inn
printed an affectionate kiss upon her cheek. The
surprise OF the young lady thus saluted may be
imagined. 10 was manifested by such start and q
jump that the gentleman al once made aware OF
the error he had committed, but the starting train
only gave him time TO apologize He says now,
however, that he is not sorry the mistake occurred
Alexandria Gazette.
Year: 1868

neighborhood, reports seeing an OK instantly killed
by being struck by one OF the pieces. man riding
on horseback barely save himself by taking the sad
die from his horse and placing 1t upon his head.
Year: 1868


In the United States District Court to-day Judge
Leavtt delivered the opinion In the case Of Patrick
Ross, the murderer of Mary Corrgan in Ireland.
The Judge held that Ross having been identified by
Irish cOnsfabes must be retained in custody; but
gives him until the 10th OF June to produce evidence
in his defence. He is still suffering from his attempt
TO cut his throat and 1t is not probable that he will
live until that time
Year: 1868

their money for others, our citizens owe
a debt OF. gratitude not easily cancelled.
The amount Of real hard work In an affair
such as that just over can be estimated
properly only by those who have had experience
in the art of wearing themselves out 10 order to
get money to give to other people. Nor have our
citizens been at all remiss In holding up the hands
of the managers of the fete. Each day has seen
an attendance on the grounds as large as could be
expected, and on several occasions a much
greater crowd than anticipated have assembled to
witness the amusements. The estimate was
made to us by one OF the managers, who
should be well posted, that the net receipts
from admission fees alone would sum up TO $4,000
or SIS coo. We presume, however, that pub
lished statement of the result of the affair viii
soon inform the public as TO the extent of its
financial success. How can we better close than
with the statement to our fair readers that there
are rumors-rumors 80 many that something must
surely be meant by them-that this week is to
occur another entertainment similar to the one
recently given by the Metsirie. We know not il
that 1t will certainly come off; but even If II do
not, the knowledge that it may take place will be
pleasant TO think about. So having said some-
thing sweet at parting, we throw our pen aside,
with the hope, however. that not much time will
elapse before we again take it up to describe
something else that shall be (f that is possible)
IS full OF keen enjoyment as has been the Fete
CbampeIe.
Year: 1868

LITTLE WoxES.-The little woman Is irrepres-
sible. Too fragile to come into the fighting sec
ton of humanity, puny creature whom one blow
from mans huge fist could annihilate, abso-
lutely fearless, and insolent with the insolence
which only those dare show who know that retri-
button cannot follow-what can be done with her
no one. Sheltered behind her weakness as behind


triple shield Of brass, the angriest man dare not
touch her, while she provokes him to a combat in
which bis hands are tied. She gets her own way
in everything and everywhere. At home and
abroad she is equally dominant and irrepressble,
equally free from obedience and from fear.
Year: 1868

The attention Of our readers is directed to the
advertisement in another column of Messrs.
sproule McCown, dealers in fine clothing and
furnishing goods, No. &c St. Charles street.
Messrs. Sproule & McCown have always had the
reputation Of keeping one Of the finest stocks Of
clothing in this city, and we have always found
their prices very reasonable. Those who are in
want of anything in their line viii find it to their
advantage to give them a call.
Year: 1868

A large Volume would not contain the mass of testimony which has accumulated in favor of Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry as safe, efficient, and reliable remedy in curing coughs, colds, and pulmonary dis ease Many of the cures are truly wonder
Year: 1868

Tho Democratic papers are alluding to the horrible slaughter at Cold Harbor. There was an objection of the same sort down South at the time of the slaughter. But ii Cold Harbor troubles them now. what o0Ia they think when they get it hot
Year: 1868

|


One of the most disgraceful and
dastardly acts our city has witnessed
in long time was perpetrated last
Monday evening at the meeting ap-
pointed for General Gibson in the
fifth ward. AS soon as had taken
his position on the balcony where
he was to speak, the rebel element
commenced such yell as has sell
dom been heard since the Confeder-
ate lines were obliterated, and at the
same time stones, brick bats, and
other missiles were thrown among
those who were there peaceably to
listen to the speech. p. Hornig,
marble CUTTER on the corner of
Market and Jackson streets had his
head severely cut by one of the fly
ing missiles. Several other parties
were hit, though none were serious
ly injured. The Republicans though
out in force, refused to retaliate,
and not blow was struck or stone
thrown by them, but after cndeav-
oring to hold a meeting, as they had
a perfect right to, and finding it inn
possible without general row and
cleaning out of tue intruders, they
adjourned, and quietly marched
back to their headquarters. Thus
ended one Of the most disgraceful
proceedings in our midst, we have
ever been called on to record San
dusky Register.
Year: 1868




New YoRK.-The n. Y. Post
speaking of the probable result in
that State says:


It is now generally conceded that
Mr.. Seymour cannot be elected
President of the United States
But Republican journals have not
generally included New York in
their estimates Of the probable cleo
toral votes for Grant. It was not
needed to secure his election; and
the overwhelming reverse of last
fall was accepted as reason for
not counting it. Yet no Republican,
journalist or politician of good
judgement has in his own mind con-
ceded this state to the democrats at
the November election. The ma
tional and state nominations were
! made with reference to obtaining a
majority in New York General
Grant was the choice Of all the Re
publicans. Mr.. Griswold was NOM
mated for Governor because he was
considered as sure to carry the
state. We do not believe this con
fndence to be i'll founded. Events
since the nomination of Seymour
have shown the people that the on
ly way to peace and order, lies
through the election of Grant


There is no doubt that the Re
publicans will elect from three fifths
to two thirds of the next Assembly,
and almost the same proportion of
the next Assembly, and almost the
same proportion of the Congress
sional delegation. This narrows
down the contest to the state and
electoral tickets. The popularity
of Gen. Grant, and the anxiety of
our best citizens for a full and
speedy determination Of the south
ern controversy, assure him of a
large majority. The counties which
always give Republican majorities
will all give handsome gains Mr..
Griswold is popular wherever he is
known, and always runs ahead of his
ticket. Heis of pure personal char
acter, an earnest patriot, with ex-
perience in national affairs, and free
from any alliance or aff1liation with
any ring of corrupt combination.
Year: 1868

Views on Impeachment and Politics.


The following confidential letter from
Chief Justice Chase to personal friend,
has been published in the New York Her
aid as giving the present position and SEN
timents of Mr.. Chase on important political
questions:


WASHINGTON, May 25, 1868.


lLy Dear Sir: You are right in believing
that l "shall never abandon the great
principles. for the success of which 1 have
given my entire life." I adhere to my ''old
creed of equal rights, without one jot or
title of abatement. / shall be GLAD if the
new professors of that creed adhere to it as
faithfully.


I am amazed by the torrent of invectives
by which I am drenched. Almost every
thing alleged as fact is falsehood out of the
whole cloth. Where an allegation has a
little fact in it the fact is SO perverted and
travestied that it becomes falsehood. /
know no motive for all this except disap-
polntment that impeachment has not thus
far proved a success, coupled with O belief
that L have done something to prevent its
being a success [ have noI been q partisan
of impeachment certainly but have not
been q partisan on the other side.


AS presiding officer over the trial, my
conscience testifes that I have been strict
ly impartial and am sure that any one
who reads the report will say SO. Indivi-
dually have my convictions and opinions,
but 1 have very seldom given utterance to
them. Indeed, do not think that the
case, in any of its aspects, has been the
subject of conversation between myself and
more than four or five Senators, and then
only casually and briefly. No Senator will
say that [ have sought to influence him.


The real ground of denunciation is that
I have not been partisan of conviction !;
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. l neither expect nor de-
sire to be candidate for Office again. It
would, however, crafty me exceedingly if
| the democratic party would take ground
| which would assure the party against all
| attempts to subvert the principle of uni
versal suffrage established in eight, and to
be established in all, of the Southern con-
stitutions. Then, think, the future of
| the great cause--for which 1 have labored
so long-would be secure, and 1 should not
regret my absence from political labors.
SALMON p. CHASE.
Year: 1868

Rlatform OF inc Democratic Convention.


The Democratic State Convention of
New Jersey met at Trenton on the 10th
inst. Delegates to the National Conven-
ton were selected, but were not instructed.


The following resolutions were adopted


ReSOlced. That the Democracy of the State OF
New Jersey, by their representa- atives proclaim
their continued adherence and devotion to the
Constitution of the United States, with all it's
limitations of power upon the Federal Govern
meut


ReSolced, That it is the right of each State to
determine Tor itself all questions relating to suf
age ana that any legislation OF Congress upon
TINS subJect, affecting the states, is in violation
OF the Constitution and infringement upon the
reserved rights of the States


ReSotUed That tho history of the Republican
party, by Its Iadlca leaders is characterized by a
series of gross violations of the rights guaranteed
by this Constitution to the States aud to individ-
uals, and 1t ls at the same time record Of the
most hdgrant acts OF tyranny and corruption that
ever olsgraced civilized and Christian people.


hesotced, That the only hope of the country is
the restoration of the Democratic party to power.
Under Its wise and consea vative rule, the people
have ever prospered and, the contrary,
Its defeat has invariably been the source Of dis
aster and mi-rule


Resolued, That we are opposed to all forms Of
Repatriation of the national indebtedness and in
sist that the pledged faith of the Government at
home and abroad be maintained inviolate


ReS0t0e0, mat the gratitude OF the pf ople OF
New jersey ls due to the brave men who main
tanned the honor of the flag, by sea and by land,
IN the war for the preservation of the Union.


heSotred, That as this is the first time that
the democracy of the State have met by their
representatives in Convention since the close Of
the administration Of the Hon. Joel Parker, it is
deemed appropriate to give expression to the
general approval OF his conduct as Governor Of
the State IN the most trying period of tho conn
trys history, when with the prudence and wis
dom OF good craftsmanship he fulfilled all the
obligations Of the State to the Federal Govern.
ment, and at the same time, upheld the laws and
political rights of the people, and maintained the
supremacy Of the civil law over the military.
ReSoLUed, That we pledge our unwavering sup
port to the nominees Of the National Democratic
Convention to assemble in the city OF New York
on the 4th day of July next. That without in.
tending in any way to instruct our delegates, New
Jersey would feel honored by the nomination OF
tx Governor Joel Parker, a candidate for the
Office of President of the United States.
Year: 1868

The following confidential letter from
Chief Justice Chase to personal friend,
has been published in the New York Her
aid as giving the present position and SEN
timents of Mr.. Chase on important political
questions:
Year: 1868

na. The following hit from the Chicago Times is very good:

 A Radical newspaper concern in this city propounds the weighty question, "Whether, when man becomes insane, his mind is affectcdl' It depends good deal on who the man is. If he be a truly loyal member of the Jacobin party, it would probably be correct to say that in sanity would not affect his mind in the least, but would rather indicate its normal condition.