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Year: 1869

Who that has been any thing of student
of the Bible, is not familiar with the story
of Achan, and the fearful consequences of
his sin of covetousness? And yet how many
careless readers would be surprised and
shocked to know that the Prophet Nathan's
accusation against King David, might justly
be made against themselves, and the same
sentence pronounced, "Thou art the man?"
Who of us, the professed followers of the
meek and lOwly Jesus, have not taken of the
consecrated things, and used them for our
selfish enjoyment: When we gave ourselves
to the Lord, did we not promise to use our
powers of body and mind, as we'll as our
property, in His service, and for the promo
ton Of His glorious kingdom? Have We
not coveted the time and money which were
the Lords, and wasted them upon ourselves
and our families, without thinking of the
glory of God? Have we practiced the self
denial taught by our blessed Master, who
left his throne of glory, and for our sakes
became poor, that we through his poverty
might be rich? Have we really denied our
selves any of the comforts or necessaries of
life that we might have money to cast into
the Lords treasury? Have we not given
what we could Conveniently spare, and moth
ing more, for the support of the ministry in
our own and foreign lands? While Gods
professed children are spending thousands
of dollars in unnecessary conformity to the
world, his faithful ambassadors are strug.
Cling with poverty in almost every region,
the cause of Christ is languishing, and the
sin of Achan is crying aloud to God for ven-
geance all over our land. The wrath Of
God has been poured out upon us, for the
very sins which provoked his curse in the
days of Haggai the Prophet. Have not oul
people for several years past been sowing
much, and bringing in little? The heaven;
have been stayed from dew, and the eartf
from her fruits. The Lord has called fol
drought upon the land, and upon the noun
tains, upon that which the ground did tring
forth, upon men, upon cattle, and upon al
the labor of their hands.
Year: 1869

cannot, then we are not his disciples.


"The fearful soul that tires and taints,
And walks the ways of God no more;
! Is but esteemed almost saint,


And makes his own destruction sure.


We may also learn that the resolute, pru-
dent and pious undertakings of the active
Christian, shall have favorable issue
This purpose of Joseph to ask for the body
of Jesus was both uncertain and dangerous.
Had he paused to consider his own charac-
ter, or that of his colleagues, or the charac-
ter and disposition of PLATE, thousand
fears would have arisen in his mind, and de-
tered him from the attempt. But ne both
reverenced and loved the Saviour. This
constrained him, and by this holy constraint,
he overcame all difficulties. So it should be
with US. What if the work to which God
and conscience call US be difficult and even
dangerous-what if it call for the sacrifice of
pride, avarice, or ambition, let not this de-
press our spirit, or repress eur efforts. We
shall be sure of the testimony of a good
conscience, and the honor of having hazarded
something for the cause of Christ; and in
the last great day our brave resolves and
generous efforts shall not go unrewarded.-
Only consent to labor, suffer, and if need be,
die in this cause, as many brave soldiers
have done in the cause of their country, and
We shall surely hear at last" Well done,
good and faithful servant, enter thou into the
Joy of the Lord" And to help in so doing,
commit to memory the following lines:


GAS much have I of worldly goods


As e'er my Master bad;


l diet on as dainty food,


And am as richly clad.


A manger was his infant bed,


His home the mountain cave,


He had not where to lay his head


he borT0loed cen hts Craze.


Earth yielded him no resting spot


Her maker, yet she knew him not.


Finally, the removal of the body of Christ
from the cross, and its burial in the tomb of
Joseph, by divine direction, is proof that the
justice of God was fully satisfied, and that
the mercy of God is now freely offered to
lost sinners. Had not Christ met every de-
mand of the law as the substitute for guilty
man, justice would not have permitted him
to be taken down from the cross. His re-
moval and burial are therefore proof that on
that cross he had borne the curse of his peo-
pie, and that now ''there is no condemnation
to them who are in Christ Jesus"


Let us accept this truth with thankfulness
and even rejoice to know that,


''The grave is now favored spot,
To saints who sleep in Jesus blest


And when contemplating the graves of our
departed friends and kindred, or thinking Of
our own as near, let US gratefully remember
that,


There the dear flesh of Jesus lay,
And so surely as Jesus rose from the dead,
$50 all his followers must.


AS Joseph and NicOdemus were brave and
generous in contributing to his decent burial,
let us be equally brave and generous in sus-
tanning his cause, now that he is risen from
the dead. W. s. w.
Year: 1869

LIVE AS NEAR to Jesus as you possibly
can, but die to SELF 1t is daily work.
Self is like mountain. Jesus is a sun that
shines on the other side of the mountain,
and now and then sunbeam comes over
the top; we get glimpse, sort of twilight
apprehension of the brightness of the sun,
but self must be much more subdued, before
we can bask in the beams of the ever blessed
Jesus, or say in everything, "Thy will be
done. Bishop Bevsridgs.
Year: 1869

The Milwaukee ,Seatinel says: "The
revenues during the past three months
are augmenting SO favorably that it is
now supposed that the amount will reach
during the fiscal year S475, 100000 The
estimate was $I45, 100000. Since the
election of Grant there has been more
honest collection of the revenue, because
that was one of the issues which the peo-
pie decided. Since his Inauguration the
improvement is more visible. because he
is roofing out all the thieves In the whisky
and the tobacco service. The closing up
of these sluiceways is filling the public
chest with the taxes which the people
demand that whisky and tobacco shall
pay. From the hour Grant accepted the
nomination he was resolved that the
law should be enforced for the collection
of the whisky and the tobacco tax.


With the fearful amount of corruption
which pervades the whole country, this
was thought to be an impossibility, but
Grants experience after two months of
labor in oiiing the machinery, in getting
the right kind of hands to work, is PROV
ing that the whisky and tobacco tax can
be collected, and in so doing he is laying
the foundation for a reduction at the
next session of Congress, OF many of these
taxes which are now severely felt by the
mass of the people. All men could read
lily perceive that there could be no further
relief from taxation until the excise on
whisky and tobacco was collected. That
was the sine qua non.


johnson. surrounded as he was by u
corps of whisky-drinking copperhead of
ficials, would never have collected the
whisky tax, even had it not been more
than twenty cents per gallon. 1t was
against their principles that whisky
should pay a higher tax than sugar, tea
CT coffee. They believe it TO be a neces-
sary OF life, and hence they were constant
ly trying to weaken all the efforts of the
government to obtain its full dues.
Year: 1869

The President has issued his proclama-
ton, fixing a day and prescribing the
manner, for submitting the proposed new
Constitution of Virginia to vote of the
people. The Constitution of Virginia,
as framed by the convention, was intend
ed by the majority of that convention to
be submitted to the popular vote as a
whole, and to be accepted or rejected as
such. twas intended to force the peo.


pie to accept it as an entirety, or remain
under military authority. Had the con.
stitution been thus submitted at the time
the convention adjourned, there can be nc
question that it would have been reject
ed by the people One effect of adopt.
ing it, as it stands, would be to perpetu-
ate political power and authority in the
hands of very small number of persons,
making them sort of an official aristoc-
racy to the exclusion. not only of the
large majority of the people, but of a
much better class of men.


Under the authority given him by the
act of Congress passed just before the ad
journment, the President has provided
that the election for or against the consti-
tuition shall take place on the 9Th of July
next. He also submits to separate votes
the fourth clause Of Section l Article 8,
and the seventh section Of the same arti-
Gle Of said constitution. These clauses
disqualify, virtually, every white person
residing within the rebel lines during the
rebellion; and will, # adopted, confne
the eligibility of Office to those who had
no opportunity of aiding the rebellion, or
who have moved into Virginia since the
war closed. Without these clauses the
new cons titution would probably at this
time be accepted by the people generally
and the President has done wisely, though
opposed by the extreme men of Vir-
ginia, in giving the people the privilege
of adopting the constitution with or with
out these sections, as they may prefer.
10 arbitrarily require them to accept
such disfranchisement without the privi-
lege of voting against the same, would
have resulted in refusal to vote at all
by the larger class of the population.
The time for such wholesale distranchise-
ment has long since passed away, and no
reconstruction upon such basis will ever
be lasting. Unless the late rebels can be
trusted without iron-clad oaths, they do
not deserve to be trusted with them


Oaths are the least protection to the
State. Unless the majority OF the men
politically disfranchised by these claus
es of the Virginia Constitution, are fit to
be trusted with political privileges again,
then Virginia is not ripe for reconstruc-
ton, but should be continued yet longer
under military government.
Year: 1869




wrought up to high pitch it is usually
difficult to descend to an ordinary tone.
This has been our experience for the past
week. The celebration over the compile
tion of the Pacific Railroads was such an
extensive attain that the most easy going
individual was aroused from his lethargy
Although this very important event was
long looked for the celebration was COM
paratively without notice Considering the
short time spent in preparation the pro-
cesslon was the largest ever seen in this
city The telegraph communicated the
intelligence Of the laying of the last rail
and immediately the various divisions of
the grand procession got under motion
When its long folds were unwound it ex-
tended distance of six miles. The city
was fully represented; the members of
the city Council, Fire and Police Depart
ments and representatives from all the
commercial establishments were present
The streets through which this vast array
passed, were lined with thousands of
spectators. The day was properly closed,
as far as the demonstration was concerned
by an Grafton from Vice President Colfax
This band of iron has long been tne fav-
orite theme Of Mr.. Colfax, and he did
himself and the subject ample justice
upon this occasion.


There is apparently mania for suicide
among those who have become suddenly
rich. One successful attempt was made
and several others were frustrated before
serious consequences, followed The
burden of riches is often as hard to bear
as that of poverty.


There are now so many railway tracks
penetrating the heart Of the city that, it
is found necessary to make some arrange
ment to avoid accidents. The most prac-
teal idea advanced is the proposal to
build elevated tracks. The matter is
freely discussed after every accident that
happens bat before change is made the
movement languishes and dies.


Where there are so many commercial
Houses that are shams, it is decided
relief to find some which are thoroughly
reliable. As one of the latter class
wish to. introduce the jewelry firm of
Messrs Morse, Roddin & Hamilton at
l26 Lake street. Their reputation as
fair and honorable dealers is thoroughly
established. Dealing only in goods of
the very best material and workmanship
they offer special inducements to those
who wish to secure choice articles for
keepsakes or presents Their stock Of
watches and chains is unsurpassed for va
riety and quality. In the dazzle and
brilliancy of this emporium for fine jew
elry and diamonds, do not wish to forget
the solid silver and silver plated ware.
Moss agates are mounted and diamonds
set in the most attractive style. The dis
tinguishing feature of this House is the
genuineness of the goods.


Notwithstanding the extensive character
Of the works on hand this summer, there
is good prospect that. we will have an
other river tunnel at La Sale ST. The
estimates are already prepared for this
and another at Adams, but one at time
will probably be sufficient.


We are just passing the third day of
constant rain, The May of which poets
and lovers speak and sing couldn't have
been in Chicago, else their fancies carried
them far away from the real
Year: 1869

The rapid increase in the premium
on gold has stimulated certain class ol
financial men not only to write to .he
Secretary of the Treasury, but to come Oh
here and belabor him in person to recon
slider his decision to carry out the sinking
fund act of 1862. Several sought an in
terview yesterday for this purpose, but
failed. Mr.. Boutwell, is determined to
adhere to his policy, and to sell gold and
buy bonds just so long as the condition of
the treasury justifies such a course-no
matter whether the preminm on gold
goes up or down.
Year: 1869

Hope on my soul, for summer davs
VIII surely come again
And winter may be bright with praise.
Though often dark with pain.
imprisoned safe the harvest lies.
Until the showers Of spring,
Until the sunny summer skies
Their warmth and music bring.
Fear not the chill and Wintry wind
That whistles round thy cot,
Ihe gusts may chinks and crannies ind.
The tempest enters not,
Ana thou shalt have better home
In glory bright and fair,
hnere pelting rain can never come,
FOR all Is sunshine there.
Be patient then a little while
The bowling storm may roar.
lis but to herald summers smile
It's discord soon is Ger.
Come driving sleet come snow an 1 hail
Come chill and wintry blast
The rainbow promise cannot fail,
And summer comes at lastI


London Friend
Year: 1869

A LADY DIVORCED FROM MORMON HUSBAND
The San Francisco Chronicle of the 10th instant
furnishes the following:


A case came up in the Fourth District court,
Yesterday. in which young and beautiful lady
prayed to be released from the matrimonial
bonds thai bound her to a bigamist named ).
Smith who now enjoys the blessing of plural
ity of wives in the head-center of Mormondom,
Salt Lake City. She married him several years
ago at that city and for a time all went merry
as happy marriages usually do. He probably
thought if one marriage was such a comfort to
him. few more would increase his happiness
in proportion. Accordingly he rustled around,
and succeeded in finding one suited to his taste,
and straightway married her. The head and
'front.' of his offending bad this extent and no
more But his young wife could not see 1t in
that light she objected to being crowded to
the wall and deprived of one-half her first love.
Her husband was a deacon in the Mormon
church. was kind to her, but be insisted upon his
right TO take unto himself another wife. She
declared that he could not bring his second
fame into the house with her, but If be did sie
would not " forsake her father and mother,
home and friends and cleaye unto her husband,
but on the contrary, she would return unto them
and leave him to enjoy the society OF his several
saints. She came TO this city with her motner
and sister, and Immediately commenced an action
for divorce, and upon the above state OF iacls
being shown, the Judge granted her prayer and
allowed her 10 assume her maiden name, WHICH
| is Layinia Smith.
Year: 1869

CoNPLANTs.-There are complaints made con-
corning the mail facilities of lower Trinity,
which if true call loudly for correction. We
are told that some sixty persons depend solely
upon an irregular and uncertain express, and
pay exhoroltant prices for such mail matter as
they can get, besides being seriously annoyed at
times BY not being able to get it at all
Year: 1869

Nor Our YEr.-The Crown Point mine is still
on Ere. The first day that the news OF these
miues being on FIRE reached Sacramento, an old
Nevada miner, who was familiar with the
amount of timber in those mines, said to the
editor of the Bee, That FIRE cannot be extin-
guished in less than six months. In some levels
1t will never oe got out uatil every stick of tim
Der is burned and his prediction is likely TO
be verified, ~
Year: 1869

TaE LECTURE THIS EvEsIEG.-This
evening the Rev. W. Ii. Milburn delivers
lecture for the benefit of the poor OF Rock
Island, at Darts Hall, in this city. This
lecture, "What blind man saw IN Paris"
he delivered in Davenport, on Saturday
evening last, to large and Intelligent
audience. 1t is a literary effort Of uncom'
mon finish and power, and with the graceful
delivery of the blind orator, his iaultless ell.
olntion, and his deep musical voice, the
audience were held entranced from the be-
ginning to the very close. There Was one
fault to be found with q portion of the audi
ence that came to hear him in Davenport,
fault which we hope those who attend to-
night will not be guilty Of, i. e., of coming
late. The opening sentences of the lecture
are profoundly interesting inasmuch as
they relate to blind mans idea Of his own
perceptive faculties, beginning with beau
tiful apostrophe to the human eye. Hi'
sentences are beautifully and lucidly con
structed, and his enunciation js so distinct
that it fills every nook and Granny of the
building. But dozen people entering, jus
as the lecture begins, with a laudable pur
pose of displaying their millinery, compel
those who come early and desire to hear, t'
lose this finest part of the lecture. Wehop'
those who may attend this evening, vii
have sufficient courtesy to the audience ant
to the lecturer to come in time, aud moreo
YER we hope every body will go, as it is for


good object.
Year: 1869

Is case the ferry cannot run tomorrow
night, there will be special Bridge Train
for the accommodation of those who attend
the Mendelssohn Quintette, For this favor
there should enough attend from this side
to make it lucrative object to run either
the train or boat.
Year: 1869

The only paper in Rock Island which does not
stand the extortion of the Western Associated
Press, but publishes better, fuller, ana more
reliable dispatches than they can send
1t Is the only paper which gives fun and correct


market reports, on which perfect dependence


can be placed
IT HAS MORE THAN TWICE THE BONA


FIDE CIRCULATION OF ANY OTHER


PAPER PUBLISHED IN THIS PORTION


OF ILLINOIS.


1t il the best afternoon daily between Cheago


and San Francisco.


1t is the only local paper in the Railroad and
manufacturing centre Of Rock Island.
II is the medium for official publications OF Rock
Island County, and also Of the City of Rock
Island.
Therefore 1t offers
Year: 1869

JUDGE DguRy boards in Davenport during
the winter only He does not take up his
permanent residence over there for the rea.
son that his house is on this side. He
spends the winter there on account Of the
difficulty of reaching his business during
the winter months.
Year: 1869

THE morning began unusually beautiful
and bright, and gave promise of pleasant
winter day. The smile was succeeded by g
frown, and snow squalls became the order for
the rest of the day.
Year: 1869

i've wear and tear, at least six renewals OF
the average iros rail would have peen re.
quired, exhibit no psrcsptible indications OF
wear or deterioration. A large quantity has
been ordered and received the present year,
and they are being rapidly put down at such
points along the entire line as will greatly
enchance security to life and property.
Year: 1869

s n Heroic FIREMAN.-Last Saturday


the engineer of train on the Oplcn,.


burgh and l.. G. r. r., near MALONE.


discovered a child on the track ahead


ana promptly reversed steam and whi,.


tied Tor brakes The whistle brought the
chlld's mother to the door, who. discover.
ing the danger, ran at once to the rescue


ihe fireman, W. Leavenway, seeing that
she could not reach the little one in sea.
son. leapcd from the engine, ran with the
hcetncSS OF deer and snatched the child
away just as the forward wheels were.
about to crush it. A soon as the mother
saw that her child was safe, she uttered
one loud cry of joy, and sank faintne to
the ground. That fireman did only what
any man should have done, but few would
nave had the quickness to think. or the
heroISm to execute the gallant deed.
Year: 1869

How To PRESERVE SMOKED MEATS N
SrMMER,-Takc black pepper and grind
it very fine, the finer the better; then
wash the hams or beef, and rub while
damp, thoroughly, with the black pepper
a suifcicncy will adhere to them to pro-
tcct them from the flies and bugs through
the summer. In the cure Of hams omit
rubbing the skin side Two pounds of
pepper for thirty pounds of meat. 1t
may remain hanging in the Smoke-house
during the summer. This will also in-
part n flavor to the meat,
Year: 1869

The CURRENCY PRINTING.-Acting Secre-
tary Richardson yesterday received assurance
from the New York bank note companies, that
the plate printers strike was at an end, and
that the companies would Immediately forward
SI 500 in ten and fifteen cent notes, the amount
of the present daily order, and were ready to
increase the amount as the Secretary should
direct. The reason for the sudden cessation of
The strike Is not known here, but an order will
Al once be issued to increase the number of i'm.
pressions, so as to test the ability of the CON-
panies to do the work as agreed upon.
Year: 1869

ENTRaPRIsE.-The STAR EXTRA was on
this afternoon announcing the result Of the
national university boat race in England ap-
parently two hours before the time set for the
race to come or The difference in time be-
tween Washington and Lendon lover three
hours) Will account tor this seeming anticipa-
top of the news
Year: 1869

Our Mary land exchanges are filled with
complaints about the drought and the blight
ing OF the corn, potato and tobacco crops, and
say that even trees appear to be dying. Fred
erick city is on half ratIons of water. Frost
burg is similarly afflicted, and the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal is very low on some Of the
levels.
Year: 1869

LIQUOR STAMPS TO BE Tackled oN-Com-
missioner Delano to-day issued a circular 70
Internal Revenue Collectors throughout the
country instructing them to Immediately no.
tify every gauger in their districts to secure
every stamp attached to any cask or package
OF spirits by mailing the same with not less
than five tacks. one in the center and one a.
each corner Of the stamp. The tacks to be used
must not be less than q OF. in size with a large
head and must be securely driven. If practi.
cable the gaugers should use OF. galvanized
carpet tacks, but the use of tacks does in no
manner dispense with any other requirements
by prior regulations.