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Year: 1868

THE BAXKRUrr I,w.-The hnl amending
the Bankrupt law has passed both Houses Of
Congress. The principal section is as follows :
BE 1t enacted &C., That the provision of the
tocODd clause Of the thirty >thtd section of
said act shall not apply to the cases of pro-
ceedings in bankruptcy commenced prior to
the first day Of january, eighteen hundred
and sixty-nine, and the time during which the
operation Of the provisions OF said clause is
postponed shall be extended until said first
day of January, eighteen hundred and sixty
nine. And said clause is hereby so amended
as to read as follows; In oil proceedings in
bankruptcy commenced after tho first day of
January, eighteen hundred and sixty mine, no
discharge shall he granted TO n debtor whose
assets shall not be equal to fifty per centum
Of the claims proved against his estate upon
which he shah be liable - the principal debit
or, unless the assent in writing Of majority
in number and value of his creditors to whom
he shall have become liable as principal debt
or, and who shall have proved their claims, be
filed in the case at or before the time of the
hearing OF the application for discharge.
Year: 1868

a LITTLE fss year old. who was
bungry one night recently just at led
time, but dida't wish TO ask direct for
something to eat, put The proposition in
this way Mamma are little children
who starye to death happy after they
disi" A good big slice Of bread and
butter was the answer.
Year: 1868

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
as outer 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 Mr.. Cones, we would extend an invita-
tion to call on us ut our new establishment, and
to those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and are in the habit of sending for their gar
nents we would invite them to call and give us a
trial, feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect. We have handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassmeres and Vestings, together
with large variety of splendid French Coatings
and Trcots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for orereoafs,-all of which we viii make
to order in the best and most fashionable manner
atlower rates than the same class of goods can be
obtained either side of the river. Cali and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business
sss.szz ..zsaFre 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




The following sts said to be the ho.se-char-
mers recipes, so that the widest cau be made
in few minutes as docile as kittehs Wegve
them for what they are worth, and would like
TO know if any of our readers hare ever tried
them:


l. Take finely grated horse castor, oils rho
dunn and ctmin; keep these in separate bot
ties, well corked put some of the oil Of cumin
on your hand, and approach the horse on the
windy side. He will then move towards you
then rub some of the cumin OIL his nose, GIVE
him little on anything he likes, and get eight
or ten drops Of the oil of rhodium on his
tongue; you can then get him to do anything
you like. BE kind and attentive to theanimal
and your control is certain.


2. Give the horse little castor on a piece
of apple or potato Put eight drops of oil Of
rhodium into a lady's thimble. Take the
thimble between your thumb and middle fin
ger of the right hand, with the fore finger stop
ping the mouth Of the thimble TO prevent the
oil from running oft while you are opening his
mouth. As soon as you have opened the
horses mouth, tip the thimble over upon bis
tongue, and hois sout servant. He will follow
you like pct dog.
Year: 1868

same manner as if each creation had succeed
ed each other in point Of time. And then the
organizations would be found to be few, but
vigorous and robust, ). in the beginning of
their advent, but, numerous and deterio-
ated towards their close; and the more per-
feet systems would be found to antedate the
more imperfect ones, as they are and do in
point Of fact"
Year: 1868

ESCAPE AND REeAPTURE.-Yesterday
morning Herman Schwartz was arraigned
before the Mayor for receiving stolen iron;
He was sent on for indictment, and walked
about the courtroom as if looking for some
one to 60 his bail, when he slipped out and
made his escape. He was recaptured In
the evening by officers Bibb and Mceinire,
and was bailed for his appearance before
the Hastings Court in the sum OF s5OO.
Year: 1868

MILITARY CoMaIssIoN.-We learn that a


military commission, with General Stoneman
as president, has been called to meet at
Burkeville on the 5th Of May next for the
trial of certain citizens in that section
against whom charges have been preferred
Year: 1868

STATE L1cENsEs.-As all licenses granted
by the State expire on the lst of May, par
ties who have not paid up will see the ne
cessity Of doing SO at once, as in case it is
not done to-day they will be subject to the
payment Of double tax.
Year: 1868

on the north side. heard a splash in the
water just after the report of the pistol
There we're two men on the opposite side Of
the street, and one Of them remarked that
they had better 60 back and see what was
the matter. vent back, and saw ripple
in the water. From the sound of the fall,
Ishould think whatever fell into the water
fell from the bank of the canal.


Here the evidence closed, and the jury,
after due consultation, rendered verdict
that the deceased came to his death by a
pistol shot through the head fred by him
self or some party unknown. -.


The body of the deceased was taken
North last evening. twill be inferred in
New York.
Year: 1868

20


The FATE OF, Miss PUrzEL.-We men
toned on yesterday that q boat md the
dead body Of o anegroman had been washed
ashore about seven miles below Jude's
ferry, and it was supposed that the negro
was one Of the party with Miss, Putzel,
and that the boat was the same in which
they attempted to cross the river. Subee-
quent examination has proved the fact that
the boat did not belong at Jude's ferry, and
that the body was that Of o negro man who
was drowned in the river on last Thurs
day some distance below the ferry.


There is, therefore, no clue left by which
the fate Of the young lady may be deter
mined, except that the pet dog which it
was known she had with her that night
has been found at the house of a gentle
man on this side Of the river near the ferry.
Year: 1868

This does not include the tax on manu-
features, but is only what is known as the
"direct tax THAT is, the amount of taxes
assessed on income and licenses and per-
sonal property. ..9a.


This is the last day for the payment of
the license tax, and persons who have not
vet taken out their license would do well to
attend to it at once. Most Of those required
to do so have paid up, but there are a few
who have not. The income tax is payable
from now until the goth Of May.
Year: 1868

LIVING WITHOUT SLEEP. Five Young
men in Berlin, lately made an agreement
for wager. TO see who OF them could keen
awake for a whole week. They all held
out for about five days aDd half, by drink
ing largely Of strong coffee. and keeping
mp constant round Of active exercises
and exciting amusemen;s. a, the end OF
that time two Of them yielded to drowsi-
ness. A third soon after fell asleep while
riding. tumbled from his saddle and broke
his arm. A fourth was attacked by severe
sickness and compelled to retire from the
lists. The fifth held out TO the end. but
lost twenty five pounds of flesh in winning
I the wager. Long ago. Frederick the Great
and Voltaire made a similar experiment,
making use Of the same stimulant OF str one
coffee out they did not succeed in driving
away sleep for more than four DAYS.
Tired nature" obstinately refuses to ac-
cept any substitute for her sweet re-
storer."
Year: 1868

Some months ago the Pittsburg Post,
one of the most respectable of the Demo
cratic papers Of Pennsylvania, contained
Of the Democratic Party in certain
Event" from which we excerpt the sail
ent paragraphs without any farther COM
ment. They speak for themselves


Suppose that, contrary to the wish of
some Of the leading Radical Black Re
publicans, who want office themselves,
Gen. Grant should be nominated for the
Presidency by the Republican party,
what course ought the Democratic party
TO pursue?


Ought we to nominate man in oppo-
sition to General Grant? Ought we TO
charge him with being an enemy to his
country, or in favor Of unjust measures.
merely because he may have received
said nomination?


We are inclined to believe that more
depends upon General Grant now than
upon any other individual in the United
States We believe him to be far supe-
rior to the majority Of the far-sighted po-
lilicians who have been ruling the nation
without bringing peace or economy to
our legislation. He is known to all the
people as q straight forward man, and so
tar as can be judged, a man well dispos-
ell TO deal fairly with the people Of all
sections Of the Union.


What better thing can be done in case
Of Gen. Grants nomination By the Re-
publican party, than to vote ior him for
the Presidency? Our ann should be to
strengthen his hands; to render him as
much as possible independent Of party,
aud to select him as the President Of the
people. If unanimously, so much the
better


We solemnly believe that if the people
generally of the United States can come
together with real unanimity on General
Grant in regard to the Presidency, it will
be the happiest thing for our country that
could possibly occur. The future good
effects of this course are almost incalcu
lab,e. We earnestly ask our Democratic
friends everywhere to consider this sub
ject carefully.
Year: 1868

It is badplan to sleepin the day time,
it prevents refreshing sleep at ght.


1t is a bad plan toeat, 80 make Il even" T"
It is a bad plan to run away from trou-
BE, ''face the music bravely. and il viii
be largely shorn Of its tall proportions.


1t is bad plan to eat whan you are
not hungry, for thereby you waste food,
and bring suffering to yourself.


1t is bad plan to be always taking
medicine, such persons are never well.


1t is a bad plan for unprofessional peo-
pie to read medical books, it fist befogs
and then befools.


It is bad plan TO begin the day in a
fret, for It will be day of happiness lost
1t is bad plan to consult diver doc
tors at one time.


1t is a bad plan TO ride when you
could just as well walk.
Year: 1868

~ NJ. PERRY, the old and experienced Den
a . tist ofOrleans County is still at Barton
and in readiness to attended to all work pertain
ing to his profession in a prompt and efficient
manner. Also to extract teeth without pain, by
the use of Nitrous Oxide Having one of the
best Apparatus in use. Charges reasonable as
those of any respectable Dentist. Please call
Advice gratis.


Barton, Oct 23 1867.
Year: 1868

Rights for sale Send for circular Sold to
thirty-one Dairymen IN two days in Elmore.-
Not three men in town that keeps dairy but
have it or say they want it. The best thing out !
Just as good as a keg with only half the cost
Dealers in the country like it. Dealers in the
city write me that they like it Address,


A. r. BAILEY.


Elmore Vt.
Maj. L. M. Grant says he would use no other
ifhe could have them free of cost


An. Kelly says he would use no other. "a
Year: 1868

The IdTGntJttd OF Colcepcion gives us
an account Of another extraordinary
phenomenon at the port Of Taleahuano.
1t says!


On the l4th Of September the police
impaired the information that the wa
ters OF the sea were hot, and that the
fish cast on shore were cooked. The sea
was perfectly calm at this time, but in
the morning much agitation was noticed,
for which reason bis exeellenoy would
not embark en- route for the capital. The
observation Of the police was verified by
the evidence of the whole town; it was
2 am, and no one cared to sleep for fear
OF another inundation. On the night of
the 18th, shortly after midnight, the
wind suddenly fell calm, the tide rose to
the breakwaters, and q strange noise,
dull and prolonged, was heard, and
though it appeared subterraneous and
distant, it was perceivable in every di.
rection and, though there was not wind
enough to stir a feather, the sea swelled
and the tides ran with great violence.
The ships swung round rapidly, and the
anchor chains, shaken by q powerful
force, produced a sharp metallic sound
The currents were from the Quiriquina
Island to the river Andalien, and vice
versa, and were so strong that they ear
ried away 8 quantity of the coal Of the
ship recently wrecked on the island.
Year: 1868

AN AMUSING INCIDENT IN COURT.


A rather amusing incident occurred
Thursday morning ia the case of Darling
VS. Hubbard. This action was brought
before the war when darkies were worth
money. A couple were attached in the
suit, and forthcoming bond executed
for them. The questions arising under
the attachment were not settled until
lately. when the sttschment wa sustain
Year: 1868

Every one who has used them
knows that cut nails are. brittle
and easily broken (some brands
more than others, but when heat.
to red heat and cooled slowly,
become soft, and will generally
clinch as we'll as wrought nails.-
Jacob Abbott thus explains the
matter in story which he tells in
Our School Day Visitor :-"Com-
mon nails being cut out from a
plate of iron by means of shears
working with prodigious force have
the substance Of the iron so COM
pressed, that they are somewhat
brittle, and the points are apt to
break off if we attempt to clinch
them. But these common nails
can be softened by. heating them
red hot in any common fire and let
ting them cool slowly. The iron
of the nails, which is compressed
and made hard by the machine in
which is manufactured, lis swelled
out again by the heat of the fire
and is restored to its natural con-
dition." 61e3e
Year: 1868

BANKRUPT LAW EXTENDED. The
supplemental bankrupt bill has be-
came a law. The principal fea-
ture in this bill is the extension or
postponement of the fifty per
cent. clause until the first of JAN
uary next. That is, any one
who applies for the benefit of the
bankrupt law, or is forced to bank
ruptcy before that time, shall be
entitled to a discharge upon his
giving up. his property, no matter
how small its value. But af-
ter the first of, January, 1869, a
different policy will prevail. Any
one may apply for the benefit of
the bankrupt law, or he may be
forcedtinto bankruptcy by credi-
tors; he may be declared a bank
rupt, but he will not receive a final
discharge Unless his assets pro-
duce fifty per cent. of the amount
of his debts. In such case the
condition of3the bankrupt will be
unfortunate. He will be deprived
of his property, but he will not
be released from his debts, and
he will be unable to go into bust
nessAgain without liability to his
old creditors.
Year: 1868

A Washington correspondent of
the Charleston Courier takes the
same view this paper has steadily
expressed in regard to the policy
of the Grant Radicals, and the ne.
cessity of thwarting it by the most
vigilant care to preserve peace and
order in the South. Says he:


Congress leaves Washington
under more threatening aspect
of, affairs THAN existed at any
time since the end of the war
There is great excitement both
North and South, and there is Sc
rious apprehension of collisions
South. The Democrats North
and South are more in accord
with each other than in 1860
Some of the more sagacious Of the
Northern Democrats are uneasy,
least imprudent members of their
party, both North and South, may
give capital to the Republicans
The great game of the Republi-
cans is to alarm the North into
the support Of Grant, by repres-
enting revolution imminent at the
South. cs1


Conservative men breathe freer
since the failure of the kill to dis
tribute arms to the Governors of
the different States. This propo-
sition created intense feeling. 1t
is considered practically as prop
osition to arm the blacks South,
and leave the whites unarmed.-
1t was opposed by General Grants
special friends. Telegrams were
received from leading Democrats
in the Northwest that it was crea-
ting intense feeling among the
Democrats there. Fortunately it
'fSled. But its failure is more
Owing to the apprehension of its
T4d effect on the presidential cleo
tioif North thap any real objection
to. it on the part of the majority
in Congress. 1t is but a logical
result of the previous policy OF
Congress.
Year: 1868

One of the most annoying and
painful little troubles is a felon.
A genuine remedy is worth circu-
lating. 1t is said that a poultice
of onions, applied morning, noon,
and night, for three or four days,
will cure felon. No matter how
bad the case, lancing will be un-
necessary if the poultice is applied.
The remedy is pronounced sure.
safe and speedy one.
Year: 1868

The New York Express says
the following extract from a letter
from one of the most prominent
lawyers of our country, bearing
date July 9, 1868, to a friend in


Brooklyn, is worthy of being no
ted as showing which way the sub
stantial men of the Republican
party propose to vote:


81 cordially unite with you in
the hope that the nominations
which have now been made id
New York city will meet the ap-
proval of the whole country, and
be elected by an overwhelming
majority, giving us government
equally just to all sections. /
have been-an old Whig of the
Clay and Webster school all my
life, and an earnest Union man,
despising Democracy and its prin-
ciples, but | cannot stand Radical
ism, and will support Democracy
or any other party that promises
to relieve the country of the infa-
nous rule of the party in power"
Year: 1868

e The Boston Adcertiser publishes
the following hint: cit has been
found by the French in their mill
tary experience in Algeria that the
liability to sun-stroke is much di-
minished, if not done away with,
by wearing nothing tight around
the neck or throat. Hence their
military uniforms are made with
out collars and the throat and
neck are, entirely bare. The phil
osophy of it is the circulation of


blood to the head is thus entirely
unimpeded. Attention to this
may be of service in these days of


extreme hot weather." 5al
Year: 1868

Nothing annoys man more than
to be eagerly questioned when he
comes home tired. Give him a
neatly served dinner, or a pair of
easy slippers and cup of tea and
let him eat and drink in peace, and
in time he will tell you, of his own
proper motion, all you wish to
know. But if you begin the at
tack soon, the chances are that
you will be rewarded by curtly
spoken monosyllables. Put down
that piece of wisdom in your note
book, girl; it will serve you well
some day.
Year: 1868

Somebody has discovered a way
of making toads earn their own
living; they will take care of vine
patches. Lay boards between
the rows to shelter them in the
day time, and they will make a
carnival of the bugs at night.
Year: 1868

AParis eccentric advertised that
he was gouty, of a violent temper
and terribly quarrelsome, but that
he would settle twenty thousand
dollars a year on a young and
handsome wife. He received for
ty-six applications and is now
married.
Year: 1868

The Farmers Cabinet says a
piece of lard as large as walnut,
mixed with dough, will cause
hen to commence laying immedi-
lately after she has been broken up
from setting--and by giving hens
fat in this way they may be kept
laying all winter
Year: 1868

got his reward, for nomination


by the midnight league, ir our en-


lightened county, is equivalent to


an election. If any unfortunate
individual should so far forget him
self as to vote against the nomi-
nee, he is declared a rebel, and


driven out from among the loyal


brethren and compelled to 60 O.


ver to the rebels, which is a civil


death equal to a natural one SO


far as being a political nonentity


is concerned. Whenever a man


is driven over to the rebels, and


his voting papers taken away, he


is nothing more than an intellec-


tual sort of bear for like that
animal, he has to lie up on the
Shelf through the winter of his
discomfort, sucking his paws and
mentally chewing the cud of Bit
ter fancies for the want of any
thing else to do. @ il


And this is the way that a ma


jority of the members of the
Legislature of Tennessee get into
the capitol. They have foated to
the top during the last six years
of civil connection, and the only
way they keep from sinking back
to their legitimate line is by keep
ing up an uproar. aati


Such being the mode by which
they get into Office, and the ten
ure by which they hold it, is it
any wonder that many of them
could not teach o district school
in Ohio; could not read the Con-
stitution of the United States SO
that an intelligent listener could
distinguish it from a comic song or a
disquisition on cat fish; could not
correctly write a joint-resolution
of thanks to a bar-keeper for cock
tails, nor give an intelligent expla-
nation Of the manner in which
the President Of the United States
iselected? 8'i '''
% Things have come to such a
passinthis State; the lines between
intelligence and worth on the
one hand and ignorance and fana-
ticism on the other, are SO closely
drawn-that the better class of
Republicans, the Northerners who
came here, not as carpet-baggers,
but for the purpose of making
thisFtheir permanent home, will
not seek office under the Brown
low dynasty. If they did, they
could not be elected, for they are
too decent in their behavior, and
too we'll raised to be voted for by
the oonglomerate mass Of igno-
rance which usurps the polls in
Tennessee. 1t is fact patent to
all who have any thing to do with
politics in the State, that the mean
est man ALWAYS gets the most votes.
Year: 1868

ONE of the Deputies in the italian Par
lament has called the attention of the
government to a regular traffic in Italian
music boys. The mode of operation is TO
go through the poor districts and purchase
the boys of their parents for nominal sum,
and then transport them to London or New
York. He asserted of his own knowledge,
having for many years lived in England,
that company existed in London that had
made large fortune by engaging in this
traffic
Year: 1868

But to turn from this wild freak of ma
ture to q second chapter Of last night's dis
turbsnces. Scarcely had the excitement
and nervousness occasioned BY the storm


subsided and the peaceable and respectable
portion thecommunity again sought their
Year: 1868

Nor is pleasant consult physician for the relief Of
these various delicate affections and only upon the most
urgent necessity viii ue far sacrifice her great
est charm do this The will then thank for
placing in their hands simple specifies witch will be found
ecAcous in relieving and curing almost every Of those
troublesome complaints peculiar to the sex
Year: 1868

Femaies owing to the peculiar and important relations
which they sustain their peculiar organization and tie Offices
they perform subject to many Susrngs Freedom from
these contribute in small degree to their happiness and


welfare for be happy who ILL., Not snly so, but
one of there various Female Complaints long suffered
involving the general health Of the indiyd
nal, end sng producing
Year: 1868

Secretaries OF Democratic Clubs
Will confer a favor upon the editors of this coll
umn by sending to the CRESCENT Office after each
meeting Of the several clubs which they represent,
a synopsis of the proceedings. We are COM
PEELED TO ask this from them, as the rapidly in
creasng number of Democratic clubs in the city
render il. ippossjble for local force, however
this column q complete compendium Of Local
political Intelligence, and, with the aid of our
friends, will certainly do But such assistance
is necessary. We trust that the Democrats OF the
citv will give IL.