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Year: 1868

On yesterday morning, The Times
said that those who are now advo-
eating contraction Of the currency
by retiring treasury notes intended
to establish new national banks, the
notes Of which would supply the
place of the retired greenbacks. ,


The proof of such an intention
lies in the fact that no considerable
amount of currency can now be re-
tired from circulation without
causing such revulsion in business
in the western states as will compel
congress to take some steps for re-
pla cement with some kind of cur
roncy for that withdrawn.


The cry for contraction and a
speedy return to specie-paymentsis
swindle. It is proposition to
swindle the taxpayers for the benefit
of men who want to establish ma
tional banks. 1t is proposition
to swindle the taxpayers for the
benefit Of federal bondholders. 1t
is a proposition to swindle the tax
payers by converting a new debt
which bears no interest into ono
which bears an interest Of 6 per
cent payable in gold. It is . prop
osition to swindle the western states
in which there is a scarcity of cur
rency, for the advantage Of the cas-
tern states, in which there is . sur
plus Of currency, and compel tho
former to become borrowers Of the
latter. o.. @1 i
Year: 1868

OuC pEeOCuluk, IIk0 OuE pcWS u@c
been velvet cushioned, and are no
more like the old style than the
upholstered seats are like the plain
sak benches, Henry Ward and I
slept on in the days Of our youth
and innocence.


Once in a while the old spirit Of
John KNOX breaks out, and the pull
pit echoes with an honest outburst
Of indignation at the wickedness of
some men. and the toleration of
wickedness by everybody else.


That was q bully sermon my
friend Beecher preached last Sun
day.


Some Of his congregation must
have felt bad.


How are we to become perfect if
we tolerate sinners?
If for instance men who have
grown fat in government office,
while whisky frauds have Aourished
under their noses, and the revenue
been defrauded, can not only sit
in the sanctuary, but be elders in
the church.


If periodical financial insolvency
at the expense Of con6ding credi-
tors is not regarded as inconsistent
with holding the places Of highest
trust in the chnrch.
If huckstering politicians who
can afford to pay high rate of pew
rent can compel ths minister of
G cd, the messenger or truth, to re-
cant his honest convictions publicly
expressed, lest they might hurt the
prospects of a political party.
There is great deal of wicked
ness in this world, and according to
history there always has been. -~
We can't find the millennium by
looking backwards, so we might as
we'll look ahead for the good time
coming.


1t would be good thing to make
everybody good, but the trouble is
to know where to begin.


They found he wickedest.man in
New York, and tried to convert
him, but the enterprise was fail
ure. sl-


Ifit had succeeded it would have
been starting point. The next
wickedest man might have been
taken in hand, and then the third
wickedest, and so on until the good
men were reached. -.


After all the wicked men had
been converted, the wicked women
could be taken in hand.


That would be an easy job. Mrs.
O'Lanus says there wouldn't be any
wicked women, if it wasn't for the
men,


Then there would be no more
wicked boys to 60 to sleep in church,
play cat on the sidewalk, make
bonfres out of our ash barrels,
:hrowstened, or grieve their moth
ers by tearing their trousers climb
ing fences.


The breakdown on tho wickedest
man Of New York. spoiled this plan
Of commencing at the lowest round
of the social ladder.
How would it do to try = COM
mencement at the other end, and
begin in the church !?
Yours improvingly,


CoRRY O'LANUs.
Year: 1868

On one occasion, when introduc-
ing q lank clerical friend Of the
Bantist denomination to another
intimate companion, with twinkle
Of the eye, and in tones which none
could moro amusingly employ, Be-
thune added to the announc ement
Of his name and position: but
he's rather shrunk in the wetting.
Year: 1868

An editor down South says he
would as soon try to go to sea upon
a shinglc. make ladder of fog,
chase q streak Of lightning through
a crab-apple orchard, swim up the
rapids of Niagara River, raise tho
dead, stop the tongue ofan old maid,
or set Lake Erie on fire with wet
match as to stop lovers getting
married when they take it into their
heads to do so. al. ~H
Year: 1868

That currency will have to be re-
placed if the contractionists win,
because it is patent that in the
western states there is, instead Of q
redundancy Of currency, stringent
money market. 1t is the purpose
of the leaders Of the party in power
to insure the perpetuation Of their
political control by every means
they can devise, and the national
banks are the most devoted adhe-
rents of that party. The more Of
such institutions there are, the
stronger will the party be. What
do the taxpayers think of a policy
which will needlessly pay national
banks twice as much interest as is
now paid them? This is one of the
meanings of contraction as it now
presents itself, Treasury notes is to
give way to new banks.


It is not alone in the money as
pect of the question that the subject
is of interest. It is now a question
of doubt whether the banks have not
fastened themselves so strongly on
the country that they cannot be
shaken off. The man in either party
who will say that General Grant
was not elected by the influence of
bondholders, and bankers, and man
facturers, is grossly ignorant Of the
part those classes played in the
election, or says what is not true.
Without their aid, he would have
been overwhelmingly defeated.


The question of the extinction of
national bank circulation involves
the one whether the country shall
be governed by corporations or by
the people. 1t IS a question which
daily grows in interest, because the
ruling party is tho creature of the
classes we have named, and now
boldly announces that it will carry
out their policies. If the radicals
think We have too much currency,
let them insist on the retirement OF
the bank circulation. Times.
Year: 1868

All about the new Meat Market on Mar
ket street. You will get meats put tup in the
neatest possible manner rs men Of exper-
ience, and skill are running the machine.
Call and see them one, and all, ana give
them = share Of your patronage. 34m6-9
Year: 1868

On Wednesday night a man was
found lying among the charred timbers
of the recent FIRE in Bridgeport, Conn.
The proper officer was informed, When
S jury was empanneled, who immedi-
ately proceeded to the spot to view the
body, followed by large crowd. While
the jury and crowd were standing around
the remains, and as the oath was about
to be administered, the supposed defunct
one, who was only tipsy, raised bis head,
covered all over with charcoal dust, and
inquired what they were doing,
Year: 1868

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
as cutter at MIR. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tablishment, would inform his friends and the
citizens of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has
opened a New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose of manufacturing to order first
class fine custom work to those that have been in
the habit Of getting their garments cut by us,
while at Mr. Cones, we would extend an invita-
ti0u 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 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, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with large variety Of splendid French Coatings
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fue Beavers in different
ooors, for overcoats,-al of which we will make
to order in the best and most fashionable manner
atIower rates than the same class Of goods can be
obtained on either side Of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business.


THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
North side Of Third Street. near the Post Office,


Davenport, Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.


n. B. The cutting department is under our
own supervision. Oy29dly
Year: 1868

shown, resolves itself into that Of finding
"a weight heavier than ITSELF" or san elastic
force lgreater than itself"


The search for o perpetual motion pos
sesses great fascination for the young and
ingenious, but still more to the avaricious,
as i ID very generally supposed to offer the
chance Of large pecuniary prize. This,
however, is not the case. No government
Year: 1868

The Rev Thomas Bainbridge, pious
and useful Methodist preacher OF former
times, and also a very interesting lecturer
on Temperance, used to tell the following
as one Of the painful experiences connect
ed with the latter work On his way to
an evening service at n school-house,
few miles from home, he saw lying by
the roadside man fallen down in the
deep sleep of the drunkard. 1t was u
cold day in December, and he called TO
the man to awake or otherwise he would
freeze to DEATH Making no impression,
he alighted and tried to arouse him, but
with no better success. He then rode on
quickly to the village tavern, a little dis
tance off, and calling out the landlord,
said fearlessly to him


"There is some of your work lying IA
little way off One of your customers
dead drunk by the roadside! hope you
will 90 and take care Of him, for he Will
soon freeze to death on such cold night
as this"


"Oh, I'll attend to him !" said the land
lord, in surly tone.


"Thcn do 50 at once said Mr.. b., per.
sistently. Il would go back with You to
help, but have an appointment to preacll i
at the school-house, and shall be late If !
do not hurry but | would rather miss the
service than to allow that man to suffer
any HARM


20, will certainly attend TO the man,
said the landlord. Docs Mr.. Brainbridge
think me brute r


Quite satisfied that he would do what


was necessary for the poor stupited vie


tim of his odious traffic, Mr.. b. rode OF


quickly to his appointment, for 1t wa


beginning to snow, and the weather wa


piercing cold At the close Of the meet
ing one of the members invited him. t.


stay at his house all night, and he gladl,


accepted the invitation. In the morning
he set out for home through the snow


not thinking Of the incident OF his jour


ney of the night before, till he came bacl


to the place where he had seen the poo
drunkard lying; when, all at once, hi
blood ran cold, and his heart seemed t.
stop beating, for in that particular spo


there was ridge in the snow that seemed


too surely the shape of man. Could
be possible that the landlord had beel
. false to his trust Alas as he pushe'
, aside the snow the face of the dead drunk
! ard was open to view. lie hastily re
mounted, rode back to the tavern, ant
: entered the bar-room with face nearly a
white as the snow out Of which he ha
g stepped, and startled the idle group VII
: had come for their morning dram, wit
: the words.


"Come witt me'-you first address
!, ing the faithless landlord particularly
"come and SEQ the effects of your horri
traffic y


r The stalled group rose to their feet, b,
q refused to follow, seeming rooted to IL
. spot by the horror-stricken look and graz
!, tones Of the faithful minister. But
: was resolute, and shortly all followed hi
J. to the spot where lay the companion
L their carousals in his death-bed OF snow
le "And there said Mr.. B., "over TIL
Year: 1868

WEST PoINT-The annual examina-
ton Of the military cadets at West Point
was commenced Tuesday, the corps pass
ing in review before the board of visitors.
The graduating class this year is some
WHAT smaller than that of last year. 4
corps Of navel cadets from Annapolis will
attend the examination near the close in
their own vessels.
Year: 1868

The man who was hung by the
kIllX Klan at Coluinhla on Tuesday
night, for murder. g one of then
number, was an eXConfederate sol
dier. II he had beer an ex. Federal,
the Radicals here would have raised
d tremendous howl.


In a fey moatls from now the
mitItIa will be spread all over the
State. Should they commence the
business of robbing and numbering,
il is not ut all Improbable that the
kIHX KAN will IKE. hand in bring
ing about pretty lively work.
Year: 1868

used for this purpose is likely to keep


pace with the reduced price OF the arti-
Gle under the operation Of foreign
competition. 1t Is the inevitable des-
tiny of the black race in the United
States to gravitate TO the cotton, rice and
sugar fields of the South, retiring before
tbs tide OF white immigration that will


flow into the border States. Maryland,
Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri, will,
under the operation Of the great laws OF
population, soon be rid OF the blacks,
while North Carolina and Tennessee will
follow their example. There is nowhere
else for them to go except into extermin-
alton, and the consequence will be the
introduction of a cheaper labor inte the
cotton States, to be regulated In time, as
it is in the denser psopled districts OF the
Old World, by the amount required for
subsistence. When that day shall have
arrived, with our productive soil and Pc
culiarly adapted climate, who will be
able to compete with US in the production
CT cotton? We shall be able 70 make 1t
at third or quarter the price 1t now
brings In the market, and realize hand
some profit from the business.


England and the North may as well
then save themselves the trouble Of get
ting up these periodical bugsboos to scare
the Southern planters out OF their prop
erty. They know very well where they
stand Ia this matter. and can see into the
future quite SIS far as those who are con-
tlHnally predicting their overthrow.
Year: 1868

tial light and the abundance OF grace
from the eternal Pastor of souls. And
whereas, despite our unworthiness, we
fulfill upon earth the functions Of the
vicar OF Christ, we await, with open
arms, the return of those wandering
sons to the Catholic Church, in order
that we may be able to receive them
with all affection into the dwelling of
the celestial Father, and make them par
ticipators in His everlasting treasures.


It Is that much wished for return to
the truth and communion of the Cstho-
lie Church, upon which depends not only
the salvation of each one ia particular,
but Of the whole Christian society; and
the world will never enjoy true peace
until it forms one flock, under one pas
tor.


Given at Rome, at st. Peters, Septem-
ber IA, 1858, in the twenty-third year of
our pontificate.
Year: 1868

In 1884 England paid Egypt over sixty
four millions for cotton; the year before
the war she paid her less than seven mill
lions. 1t will be observed that the World
stops its figures with 1865. Why did it
not give Us the pounds received in 1855
and 1867, the data for which were at
hand? If it will produce them we feel
pretty certain they will show q gradual
falling or in production, and to such an
extent in 1867 ss to corroborate the de-
clarstion OF the Viceroy that Egypt
could not compete with the South In the
culture OF cotton, and that that branch
Of her agriculture was being abandoned.


We think the South has nothing to
fear in foreign competition so far as her
great staple is concerned. The growth
Of India Is short in fibre, and otherwise
inferior, while vast qusntities Of 1t are
thrown upon the European markets In q
condition next to worthless. Egypt pro-
duees good article, but the space for its
cultivation is limited and the culture not
adapted to the habits Of the people. We
not only produce the best cotton in the
world, but have large and increasing
area for its cultivation. And another
important fact not to be left out of the
account, is the fall in the price of labor
Year: 1868

TERRIBLE Academia terrible accident
betel Mr.. Joseph Driscoll on Tuesday, at the
claim Of the Sacramento Ditch Company, on
the east side Of the river, about three miles
from this place. The accident. occurred thus:
The hands bad quit work for dinner, when
Mr.. Driscoll walked up to the high bank
against which the water from hydraulic
pipe had just ceased playing, to look for gold
on the bed rock. One of the workmen
observing his actions, warned him to keep
away from the bank, as it was liable to cave,
but the warning was dsregarded, and few
moments afterwards slab of earth caved eff
and fell upon the unfortunate man, while in
STOPPING position, and crushed him upon
the Jagged slate bed rock. He was immedi
ately taken from beneath the earth, carried
into the cabin and physician sent for On
arriving at the cabin DR.. Pelham found Mr..
Driscoll insensible, and examination showed
that his left leg was broken above the ankle,
and the flesh ground almost to jelly cut
extended across the forehead and through the
eyebrow, severing the eyelid and drawing
back that portion of the scalp. but the eye
remains uninjured. The also cut
open, and several holes cut into the chin to
the bone. His breast and back were bruised,
and the lungs seriously injured. DR.. Pelham
dressed the wounds, reset the broken leg, and
on the following day he was brought into
town on litter. At present be is doing
well, and strong hopes are entertained of his
recovery
Year: 1868

In calling the attention of the reader to the ad.
vertisement of DR.. J. c. Youngs Institute. to be
found in another part of this paper, we feel we are
answering the dictates of honest convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest and
skilful Medical pra"titner 1t is the duty of every
man whose knowledge places it in his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would unwittinc.
ly take wrong path. There is no need to weo,
out life of pain and nguish and in the end fill
dishonored grave. Hesitate no longer unfortunate
ones, but turn to the Doctor who can restore Won
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health, vigor and power.


The Institute has been in successful operation
for Seventeen Years, and as it was the Pioneer In
sttute OF the coast SO it has been the Pioneer in the
march of progress.


We say again to the afllicted-read the advertise
ment and follow its advice. 0 s1A
Year: 1868

FORT CROOK RoAD.-We are informed that
the proposition to build a wagon road from
Woodman's to Pit River Valley meets the
appreciation of all the settlers in that section
of the county. The subscription toward
building the road already amounts to about
nine hundred dollars. A contract will be let
for grading the road as soon as the route can
be surveyed
Year: 1868

New VoLUNE.-With this issue we com.
mence the Seventeenth Volume of the
COURIER. Notwithstanding the prevailing
hard times, and general complaint as to
deartb of business, we find ourselves enjoying
reasonable degree of prosperity, and have
no occasion to find fault with our situation
Year: 1868

sPIRIruAL.-We understand that quite
Spiritualist revival has taken place at Piety
Hill, and that a number of proselytes have
been made to the table tipping faith. If the
time devoted to the elucidation of the myste.
rles of this Spiritual humbug was occupied
in working the mines around Piety Hill. the
place would probably assume more pros.
porous aspect than it wears at present.
Honest industry is sure cure for the afflic.
tion known as Spiritualism.
Year: 1868

By far the most important case ever tried
in America has commenced at the National
Capital. The consequences of this trial of
the highest officer Of the Republic are Of
more moment than any transaction Of u
Judicial character originated since the time
of Charles /. no matter what theiresult Of
the trial may be, the issues at stake are Of
the greatest magnitude. The question as to
the limitations of the Presidents Office; the
extent of Congressional or Legislative power !;
the strength ofonr representative form Of
government to withstand the severest test
that can be brought to bear upon it; the
temper and stamina of our people in great
crisis-all these, and many other matters Of
great import are to be practically decided by
the verdict. The decision of the Court will
certainly produce a marked effect upon the
political organizations of the country. Ii
johnson is found guilty and elected from the
Presidency in disgrace, he will sink into
political oblivion, and the partsans who
espoused his cause will share the same fate.
On the other hand, an acquittal by the Court
will initiate powerfully against the interests
and policy of the Republican organization, and
probably result in the abrogation of the most
important legislative enactments and execu-
tive DEGREES of the Lincoln administration.


The proceedings of the trial will be watched
with intense interest by the public The
managers of the House of Representative
are men Of experience. are learned in law,
and possessed of great sagacity and ability
IN debate. Their eloquent pleas in behalf of
republican principles, and the sanctity of
cur representative form of government, will
not fail to exert a powerful influence. On
the other hand, the defense will be conducted
be men of ability and shrewdness, who will
dwell on the dignity and importance of the
Executive office, argue on the necessity of
raising it above the assaults fthe CO ordinate
branch of the Government, in order to make
it respected by the people, and inveigh loudly
about the dangers of the precedent of
impeachment on political grounds.


Earnestly believing that Andrew johnson
deserves impeachment for his many infrac
tions Of just and sautary laws, thereby
extending aid and comfort to the avowed
enemies of the Government he has sworn to
support and protect, we cannot but hope that
the verdict of the Court will be Guilty.
Year: 1868

DRowNED.-A Chinaman was drowned in
Willow Creek, near the Tower House, on
Monday. He started to cross the stream.
which is quite small, on log which reaches
from bank to bank. In crossing he lost his
balance, and fell face downward into the
water, which was not over two feet deep. He
struggled violently for few moments. but
did not succeed iI getting his head above
water. There was three of his countrymen
with him when he fell into the creek, but
they became panic stricken when they saw
him struggling in the water, and Immediately
took to their heels and ran to China camp
two miles distant to tell what had happened
If the. cowardly heathens had extended the
least aid to their companion his life could
have been saved. The defunct Celestial was
brought into town on Tuesday and buried in
the Chinese grave yard
Year: 1868

lie LEFT.-A few days ago Peter Gerety
and partner came into town from Buckeye,
for the purpose of selling a quantity of gold
dust, which they had taken out of their
claim. Gerety carried the company purse
containing the dust. and watching his oppor-
tunity, gave his partner the slip ana departed
for some other locality. without so much as
saying good bye" to any one. His partner
and numerous friends are left to mourn his
unceremonious departure, and reflect upon
the uncertainty of all mundane transactions
Year: 1868

Too Much GovERNlRNT.-It is best that
children should not be too strongly governed.
1t is the same in families as in nations Too
much government defeats the object we wish
to accomplish. 1t is the duty of parents to
be what they desire their children to be. A
mothers example should be her daughter s
constant guide. 1t is unwise to obsere too
closely slight faults How few there are
that can bear rigid cross examination. There
is nothing mother should so much coyet
and SO much prize, as the unreserved conf
dence of her daughter. But to gain and re-
tain this confidence, we must live the life we
profess. Nothing does child more harm,
nothing can impart to a mother greater
grief, than the loss of this touching and
tender relation which brings the daughter to
the mother in confession of her error, or
which would prevent her return, even upon
a repetition of her fault with the hope of
counsel and forgiveness which encouraged
her first appeal. A child should never be
made to suffer the agony of a mothers final
condemnation. Reconciliation should never
be impossible