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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 first
class fine custom work 10 those that have been in
the habit of getting their garments cut by us,
while at MIR. Cones, we would extend invita-
tion TO call ON us at our new establishment, and
to those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and are in the habit of sending east for their gar
nents would invite them to call ana give
trial, feeling confident that 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 Trruts in different shades and eolors for fine
business snits. Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for oyercoats,-all 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, aud 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

a PANIC
would paralyze the world of fashion if it were
PROCLAIMED EVERY WHERE
that henceforth no lady or gentleman could change
the color of their hair with safety. Yet such
would be the


DREADFUL DILEMMA
OF both sexes, if that genial balsamic, poisonless
and peerless preparation,


CristadorS's Hair Dye,
were stricken of the roll of toilet Injuries No
danger OF that however. Itis not for day, but
for all time


Manufactured by J. CRISTAD0Ro, IS Maiden
Lane, New York. Sold by all Druggists Ap
piled by all Hair Dressers. feb9dwIm.
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 Amhrosa Oil for the
hair. My Ambrosia Oil has no connection what
ever with any other preparation sold The Am
brosis Oil is an improvement all other hair
preparations and is put mp in one bottle in neat
package bearing the name of Sterling a Bloomer
on the back and price so cents the front label.
Year: 1868

draft, or check, may be officially
protested, for non payment by a no.
tary public, and notice thereof, to
the parties in the instrument, may
be given by such notary, in the
same manner, and with the same
legal effect, as in case of q foreign
bill Of exchange and the certificate
of such notary, under his hand and
official seal shall be evidence of such
protest, non-payment, and notice,
the same as in case OF a foreign bill
of exchange,


SEC. .. This act shall take effect
from its passage.


Approved Nov. 20, 1868.
Year: 1868

The May time in beauty


Has swept o'er the earth,
And flowers on the hill side are springing
And over fair meadows


In forests of green,
The birds are every where singing.
As spring brings her joys,


Us to gladden. anew,
Let US join in holy ovation.


That peace, through the land,
Gives rest to the heart,
And strengthens the hope OF the nation,
And amid all our joy,


At her certain return,
Wen remember the brave of the battle ;
The loved who went forth,


The bold patriot boys,
To die mid the strifs fearful rattle.
There are father and son,


There are husband and friend,
And many a mess-mate and brother
Asleep meath the sod


OF low tufted mound,
In maiden heart many lover.


They fell on tine field;


They died in the camp,
In the prison-pens, starved by strangers
But their offering was made,
Our freedom was saved.
And the war has passed with its dangers
In the east and the west,


In the north and the south,
Then let us bring flowers TO the altar,
And strew them above


The hallowed dead,
Who in duty knew never a falter.


Yes, let us strew flowers


Over father and son,
Over dearest husband and brother;
And pray that no act


Of discord or strife,
Shall e'er cause the death of another.


Orwell Normal Institute, May 80, 1858
Year: 1868

It may be said that the hilarity that
accompanies amusement is not consist
eut with the dignity of man. What do
you mean by dignityf l understand
dignity to consist in a moderate right
use of every faculty that it pleases God
to put into the making of man. If God
has not meant me to laugh, he would
have made ne an OK or an ass, incsps-
ble of laughing. In making harp 1
would not put in q string that was not
to be touched by the harper; and in
making men, Cod did. not put IN one
appetite, or passion, or social attribute,
or elements Of mirth, or reason, or
moral sentiment, that he did not mean
should be used. Indulge in laughter,
only let it not be frivolous let it be
something that springs from your high
er nature.


Lift up that which distinguishes your
manhood in distinction from animal
ism. If you have mirthfulness, conse-
crate and employ it for the sake of
manhood. Do not suppress it-Do not
quench the light which God gave you
with which to be guide to Wsyfaring
men.-H w.. BsecheT.
Year: 1868

An old lady was one night reading
that passage in the Bible which speaks
Of the faith that can remove noun
tains. Now theirs was behind her hum
BILE dwelling high hill, which hid the
nearest village from her view. She
had often wished that this hill might
be taken away, so before retiring she
prayed that it might be removed, be-
cause sue had faith that it would be
DONE But in the morning when she
arose she lifted the curtain, and 10,
the mountain was still there. Then
the old LADY said to her son, "Juss as l
expected, John, the old hill stands
there yet" Just as you expected,
mother, was it ?" replied the son ''then
you certainly had not faith"
Year: 1868

PENNY RoYAL--Farmers might east
ly save the flesh Of horses and COWS,
and confer great kindness on their an
imals in preventing the usual annoy
ances Of flies, BY simply washing
the parts with extract Of penny roy
al Flies will not alight moment on
the spot to which this has been applied.
Every man who is compassionate TO his
beasts ought to know this simple RENE
dy, and every livery stable and country
inn ought to have a supply on hand for
travellers.
Year: 1868

The following is recommended as a
recipe for making Bologna sausage
Take an eel skin and stuff il with
ground cat; season it with Scotch
snuf and persimmon oil lay it IN
hog pen 70 dry, and then hang il up BY
the tail in grocery for three months
for hies to give it the trade mark /;
then it is ready for use.
Year: 1868

The Express says: The Erie war is
finally settled DreW's loan has been
paid and he IS allowed to keep his ny
potheticated stock at 20, which as he
had it at 60 puts nearly half million
into the Treasury of the company.
Vanderbilt sells the company Fifty
millions of the new stock, about the
average of the sales of convertible
bonds which is to be retired and can
celled. Drew Is now out of the Direc-
ton, and Is understood to be out Of
stock.
Year: 1868

lfnot too far gone may be coated rendering them
IRE proof and preventing any further wear or
decay. This question Of preserving shingie
roofs is worthy of attention, for. If for triing
expense you can have your shingle roof made
good as new and at the same time proof against
sparks, II Is worth knowing,
Year: 1868

THE MODERN DANcE.-Eforts are being
made to induce Rev. William E. Hatcher,
of Petersburg, to repeat in this city his
popular lecture on the Advantages of the
Modern Dance.' Last winter it drew q
large crowd on very inclement night, and
81 general desire was expressed for @ repe-
tition of it. We trust he will consent to
come. There will be no lack Of hearers.
The biggest hall will be too small to ac-
commodate all who will come to the ball, or
rather to the reverend gentleman's de-
scription Of il.
Year: 1868

New ToBAcco.-Sales Of lots Of new
loose tobacco are being made daily at the
warehouses. II the clerks who have charge
of the books would sum up each day the
amount sold it would be great conye-
nience to oil persons seeking statistical in
formation concerning the trade of our city.
Year: 1868

HORRIBLE OUTRAGE BY A NEGRo-AT-
TEMPT TO RAPE MosT RESPECTABLE
YOUNG LADT.-On Sunday last most dia-
bolical outrage was attempted by negro
upon the person of young lady living in
l1enrico county about ten miles from Rich
mond. The young lady was proceeding on
foot to attend religious services at church
not more than mile from her fathers resi-
dence, when she was accosted by negro
who carried gun and seemed to be hunt
ing. After some insulting words Of base
proposal he made an attempt to violate her
person. The young lady was Of robust
frame, and made much greater resistance
than was anticipated. Finding himself
unable to effect his purpose by muscular
effort, the black scoundrel threatened to
shoot her, and did strike her over the head
with the butt of his gun, inficting Sc
we're wound across her forehead, and rem
dering her for time insensible.


1t is probable, however, that he was
frightened off, as his hellish purpose was
not contaminated. On regaining her con-
sciousness the young lady found that the
negro had made god his escape. She at
once made her way home, and the news
was soon communicated to some members
of the congregation of the church.


Of course there was great excitement,
and party Of twenty-five young men i'm
mediately armed themselves and started in
search of the perpetrator of the outrage
The country thereabouts was well secured,
and several suspicious parties were ar
rested, but being confronted with the young
lady she failed to identify either of them
as the person who made the assault. Per-
sons are still on the look k-out for him, and 30
excited is the public mind that summary
punishment will be his portion should he
be apprehended.


The young lady upon whom the attempt
was made is of good family, and her con-
nections are Of the highest responsibility.
She and her family have the sympathy Of
the whole community.
Year: 1868

The ACCOMMODATES TRAIN on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad was detained yes
terday evening several hours by the train
coming in contact with the end Of freight
car which was standing on one of the many
switches at Gordonsville.
Year: 1868

Not here, within this desert drear,


Find / my home:
The beating sun brings weariness and death.
The hot earth glows my toiling feet beneath,
Inc shadows fall, but rest not on my path,


As day by day 1 roam
Not here, where falls the binding tear,


Find 1 my home;
Where hearts that love too fondy must be rent
Where clouds with sunshine, storm with calm is
blent,
Where joys that make US with the world content,


Vanish like bilow foam.
Not here, harrassed by gloomy fear,


Find my home
So often tempted from onward way
SO often wand ring from my Lord away
Snudd ring as through some devious path stray,


Lest short of life come
lis there within purer air,


My home is given;
Where Jesus reigns, the Lamb for me once slain.
Where sorrows never come, nor sin, nor pain,
Where saints who part on earth ne er part again


The perfect rest of Heaven
Year: 1868

To think that an eternity of bliss depends
upon the purity of a few years of earthly ex-
istence, is an overwhelming thought. How
great is the inducement to study truth and cul-
tiyate virtue
Year: 1868

Standing here on this floor, sat.
urated with the blood of loyal
men who were butchered by mob police
in 1866, | will assert the rights of free
man whatever may be the consequences. l
am not here by the courtesy of any gentle.
man on this floor, and am not to be intimi.
sated in the discharge Of my duty by such
remarks as those made by the last speaker
will assert the rights of free man and
discharge my duty whatever may be the
consequences.


What is this bill that has. created such ex-
citement and been SO violently assailed {?
Simply one which authorizes the Governor
to appoint Pelice Commissioners, by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate.
What is there Objectionable, tyrannous and
revolutionary in such a measure? regard
1t entirely unnecessary to discuss it, and
move to lay the motion to reconsider on the
table,
Year: 1868

llI is intrduced in the House provid-
It State notes be received for taxes
es at the State treasury.
think this bill will fall dead.
bid it by any marvellous financial


pass the two branches of the Legis-


it would certainly receive the veto


Executive.
Year: 1868

brought on by Mr.. Copp. Knowing ones say there
are very niue trotters among them.


Ihus, Duo our space allow. we might 60 on from
stall to stall, some perfect stable palaces, and
describe horse after horse. such as are already
well known among our horse connoisseurs for
capacity Of speed and style Of get up and such as
the future, rivaling the records OF the splendid
steeds who have already shed such brilliant lustre
on the turf annals of this country A growing
TASTE for fast horses is one OF the features Of our
growing metropolis.
Year: 1868

SAD CASE DSrREs1-A sad case of distress aud
suffering recently TO notice In this city II appears
that one OF tue penny post had been in the habit OF
carrying letters TO family living Ia the third story OF
tenement house at the South End. One morning lately


little girl came TO The door, usual to receive tho
letter. but this time crying. He asked her what he
matter was whom answered him by saying that she
was cold. He then went into the room with her,
and there found the girls mother tying on a
bed, in the last stages OF consumption. She was
far gone that he had to put his close
to her mouth in ordor to hear her speak. Everything
In the the cture OF suffering, there being
tie or the necessary fu to make WITH The
told him the following story Tlat Ut the break n out
oil the she from the South pnd that her hus-
band, who remained South, general In the rebel
army and that he had been killed Since coming North
she has managed to support herself aud child by sowing
until recently, when she taken sick with this dread
ful disease The young had her reported to
one Of our benevolent societies, who Immediately pro-
vided for her wanls.-Dost,n TGoe9ef, Fsb 20
Year: 1868

SAN FRANCIsCo May 20.-Among the passen-
gers by the New York from Japan are two na
five Japanese of high rank who refugee adherens OF
the tycoon They will study our language and instu
tons until il is safe for them to return to japan.
Year: 1868

ADJOURNMENT OF THE zoLLyEREIN DIET. =
BERLIN. May 22-The Zollverein Diet has adopted
q resolution to adjourn tomorrow The members
will make an excursion to Kiel next week TO inspect
the Federal fleet now lying in that harbor
Year: 1868

THE New Albany Ledger Is labor
ing hard to account for the small ma
jority received by its candidate for
Mayor on Tuesday last. The vote
shows a great gain for the Repubh-
cans, and following, as it did, upon
the heels of Senator HENDRIcKs's
speech in that city, is rather discour


aging to the Ledses's party. We
think the Ledger does not account for
the Democratic loss in the right way.
The most reasonable solution of the
deficiency in the Democratic vote is
found in the fact that the Democ-
racy Of Louisville had an election on
the preceding day, and were unwilling
to spare any of their voters long
enough to get them registered. Nc
doubt this difficulty will be out of the
way by the October election. ~ -
Year: 1868

- If you wish to keep q town from
thriving don't put up any more buildings
than you can conveniently occupy your
selves. lfyou should accdertly have an
empty dwelling and any one wants to use
1t, ask about three times its actual value for
1t. Demand a Shylock price for every "a.
cant spot Of ground God has given YOU
stewardship over. Turn cold shoulder to
every mechanic or business man seeking a
home among you. Look at every new
conner with scowl Run down the work
OF every new workman. Go abroad for
wares rather than trade with those who
seek to do business in your midst. Wrap
yourselves up within yourselves, and cover
yourselves up with coat of impervious
selfishness. There is no more eifectual way
to retard the growth Of town than actions
like those enumerated
Year: 1868

ANrIDoTE FOR PotsoN-A poison OF
any conceivable description and degree OF
potency, which has been swallowed inten-
tionally or by accident, may be rendered al.
most instantaneously harmless by swallow
ing too gils of sweet oil. An individual
with a very strong constitution should take
twice the quantity. The oil will neutralizc
every form of vegetable or mineral poison
with which physicians are acquainted
Year: 1868

- polite young lady recently assert
ed that she had lived near barn. yard, and
that it was impossible tor her to sleep in
the morning on account Of the ou.cry made
by gentleman hen.
Year: 1868

From oar Special Correspondent


GEoRGETOwN, DEL, SUSSEX; County Dee &c. 1861


The Junction and Breakwater Railroad Is
row running regularly for to this place.


ugh the regular opening will Iot take place for two
or three weeks there being much work yet to do making
the road substantial On yesterday - coo to pounds
80 rock fish were freighted from here on TINS rOad soe
w 900 hounds for your market-a caught in about three
hours niue miles below this place Today several wagon
i"ds more Fifteen miles OF this road IS only re-


red IA reach the Delaware Breakwater, and then the
Teat southern route TO NewYork on this road Is com
49, WY does not New York look after this thing Do
nu ever think Of the Importance TO your cly OF haNng
ibis route complete by the next peach season. Hue
more stock taken by your city would insure H.
Year: 1868

interest in the institution, and suggestions were MADE ana


measures proposed that may have important bearing
on its future welfare OF the great necessity OF sueh an
Asylum and its eminent success there appeared 20 De no
question The charge to the patient varies accorg u
the location and size Of the room occupied
Year: 1868

anything tangible Tho earliest rocks Of which
We have any knowledge depOsited'by the ocean
under conditions similar to those which exist The
conditions or tho currents the that
they have been from the earliest time. From the earliest


history Of the American continent from the earliest his
tory of any other know that the currents baye
prevailed as they prevail, moving nOrthward and
sOuhward; and here, at least the transporting power
has generally been from the north toward the south and
west; and have abundant evidence thai al the mate
rals composing continent have been derived IN that
way from the Transporting agency OF currents OF
alone.
Year: 1868

The Patullo case was brought to q summary
Termination yesterday. consent to DISCONTINUE the
proceeding was given BY the Public Admin srator ana
The mandanus issued against the Surrogate ceases 10
Year: 1868

But there was nnthlng IN the tone as III tue
words tn rcassure me.


As he spoke he crossed the hall to our
own room. and turned the knob. The door
was locked. What could that mean Ed
die was on the inside. or had taken the key
, away with him. Mr.. A ran round to
window with broken spring. which
could he opened from the outside. 1t went
up with clang, hut a dense volume Of
smoke drove him back. After all instant
another attempt was made, and this time,
on lounge directly under the window. he
stumbled on the insensihle form of little
Eddie. snOthered in smoke! Limp and
apparently lifcless he was borne into the
fresh cold air. and after some rough hand
ling was restored to consciousness.


From Tat hour l think have known
how Abraham felt when he lifted Isaac
from the altar unharmed, in obedience to
the command Of the angel oil the Lord.
True. l had been subjected to no such tri-
al Of strength and faith my Father knew
l would have shrunk utterly before it yet
if it was not a similar messenger that
whispered to me in the midst Of ;he gay
party an hour previous, have no wish
to be convinced of it. and were the book
placed in my hands which knew had subt-
lc reasonings to rob me of this sweet be-
lief. would never open it.


Eddie said on returning from school he
made n good fire. and. as the wood was
snowy. thought he would put it in the oven
to dry y-something he had never done be-
fore. Then. on leaving Mrs. Els room.
he went in for an apple before going to see
Lihbey r ,se's picture book. and it seemed
40 nice and warm he thought he would lie
down awhile. He could give no explana-
ton as to what prompted him to turn the
key-it was the first an last time; but
this could have made no difference in the
result. fnr no one would have discovered
the smoke in time to save his life. The
wood in the oven was burned to ashes but
as the doors were closed. there was no dam
ger of falling embers catching the house
on fire; had we staI to the concert. every
thing would have been as when we left
except that little Edlie's voice would new
er more have made music for our ears.
Every one said that with delay Of five or
even three minutes we shonld have been too
late


Many years have passed sine then. yet
now. when the lamp Of Faith burns dim.
and Cad and his promises seem greet
way off. | have only to 20 back to this
the first. and enly manifestation OF this
natnrc-to feel that. .As father careth
for h,s children, 80 He careth f,r us :. c.
liver us rom evil for thine is the power, ,
is no mere furlnality, but words pregnant
with meaning.
Year: 1868

she referred were without foundation, and
proceeded to give her certain exact in
formation of which he happened to pc pos
sessed, which, as far as possible. refute
them. Unfortunately said the lady. i
have Ct rain knowled 20 that t'ley are bu.
too true-' She then described her rccen,
interview with General Grant. and it ap
peared that from her point Of view the
General was engaged in carouse with one
or two boon companions when she came
unexpectedly upon him; that he rose ia
bis feet with difficulty. could not stand
without staggering. and was obliged to sup
port himself with chair that hs wac ev-
identity 10 an unfit condition to attend to
business, and wanted to put her off till the
next day that his voice was thick: be spoke
incohcrently, and she was 80 much shocked
That shc was obliged to withdraw almost
Immediately. The next day, being ashanl-
ed to see her himself, he sent lis doctor Ia
find out what she wanted.


Mr.. Knapp then told her that. having
been on of the boon companions whom
she had observed with the General on that
occasion. and that having dineI with hin,
aid been face to face with him for fully
three hours. he not only knew that he was
under the influence of no drink stronger
than the unqualified mud OF the Mississippi
but he could assure her that he never had
seen man who appeared to him more
thoroughly sober and clear head d than
Gen. Grant at the moment of her entrance.


notwithstanding his assurances, the lady
repeated that she could not doubt the
the evidence of her own senses. and sup.
pose that to this day Mr., Knapp and my
self rank, equally with Gen. Grant, in h:r
mind as confirmed drunkards.


This experience is by no means unique
one. and the jealous devotion with which
l have often heard both men and wo men
undermining the character Of others for
temperance on equally slight grounds. has
often led me to question # there are not
vices in our society more destructive to
sound Judgment and honest courses than
that Of habitual Ovcrdrinkinc.