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Year: 1868

- Ono xpsiter has said .1sNVan the politIcal
party that crosses the war path of its coun-
try" During the last two or three years the
leaders of the Democratic party have felt the
force of that saying, and have struggled to
ward it off. They know well enough that
their party made an ugly record at the be-
ginning and all through the war, and now
they are using all the means within their
power to cover up the tracks they made
with the rebels as they trotted along togeth-
er. But the loyal people of the country
cannot be made to close their eyes upon
those ugly footprints, and this generation
will pass away before they are forgotten.-
individuals may forget and be forgotten but
nations never.


Young as we are as a nation, history tells
us that three political parties have arisen and
crossed the war path OF their country. The
first was the Tory party in the war of the
Revolution. Those who composed il strutted
their brief hour upon the stage, and soon
were glad to seek hiding-places among the
enemies Of their country. But the loyal SEN
timent OF our nation, like stream OF bum
ing lava, followed them into their ignoble re-
trears. They are not forgotten although
three generations have passed away since
they appeared upon the stage and played
their miserable parts. The second party was
made up of those who were called Federal
ists." The members of this party were nev-
er ashamed of their organization, and had no
occasion to seek hiding places in foreign
land. They never ceased to boast of the ORR
gin of their party and to claim for it honor
and patriotism. But in an evil hour they,
too, crossed the war path of their country.
They are not forgotten, and the record they
made is still fresh in the remembrance of the
people. .....


The third party is composed of slavehold-
ers. Southern aristocrats and Northern
''dough faces" now better known as "Cop-
perheads," This party was in power when
the Rebellion commenced. The Democratic
President was surrounded by traitors and
hardly knew which way to turn, but follow
ing his political instincts, he crossed over 10
the enemies Of the government and carried
| with him all those Northern demagogues


who now rule the party and who recently
mingled in convention with Southern rebels
| to gain the ascendency and once more govern
the country. But do these political dema'
gogues suppose that the tracks they made in
| the war are so covered up that the people
cannot see them? The Tory and Federal


parties are not torgotton and their pathway is
| still remembered.


Never has a political party struggled hard


er to blot ont its record than the Democratic


party has during the last two years, but all il


vain. The Tories favored the enemy abroad


but the Democrats joined the enemy a


home. The American people will nevel


consent to be ruled by Copperheads The!


would sooner vote for Tory or Federalist,


if such thing were possible. All these par


ties are dead, the former already buried ant


the latter to be buried next November.
Year: 1868

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
n, 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
GLASS 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-
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 we would invite them to call ana give us
trial, feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect We have a handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vegings, together
with large variety of splendid French COatings
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
eolors, for overcoats,--all Of which we will make
TO order in the best aud most fashionable manner
ntlower 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 McCULL0UGH,


North side of Third Street, near the Post Office,


Davenport, Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.


N. B. Tho cutting department is under our
own supervision. ov29dIy
Year: 1868

mis- sister by his side had none. He said,
''here, take it'll" when Ellen did not see
that he was holding the butter-plate to-
wards her. And he neglected the little
thank you," and the "please," which are
such necessary parts of politeness at all
times.


Then, when Harry went to bed, he did
not think it worth while to say good night
though he had been very careful to say a
polite good afternoon" before leaving
school that day.


In truth, Harry's good manners were kept
for those outside of his own home. And
that strange old gentleman knew how many
boys had his fault So, in few years, when
he wanted a bookkeeper for his counting
house, from among the graduates at the A
cademy, he would not select one until he had
visited several at their homes and become
acquainted with their manners there. Then,
to the surprise of all the school, be did not
choose Harry Brown. For said he, 81
don't want any boy about me that can't be
polite to his mother and sister.


Boys how many of you are like Harry
Some of you are, | know. Then bear in
mind the words of the strange old gentle
man: ''Let me see that boy at home that S
the place!


Do not think that home is place where
you can throw OFT all politeness, and be as
careless and as rough as you please. Ii
there is place on earth where you should
wear good manners and be polite and kind j;
that's the place T. If there are persons to
whom you should give your most polite
words and kind attentions, those persons are
your father, mother and sister. Will you
give more attention and respect to those
outside, than to the dear ones at home
Will Won he nraised for pood manners nv
strangers, and cause those ut home to call
you rude and thoughtless 1t will make
your homes much more happy and pleasant,
if you wear your best manners always there.
Do not be ashamed to be polite at home,
that is the best place in all the world to you
that is the place where your best friends are /;
that is the place where your true character
will appear; therefore, remember to culti-
vate politeness at home
Year: 1868

A NEW SwINDLE-A new swindle is said
to have been started in New York city, which
is we'll calculated to deceive people living in
the country. A circular is sent out with
samples of prints, which are represented to
be manufactured at print works whose own
ers have an Office in New York. Enclosed
in the circular are samples of goods, OF
which twelve yards will be sent on the re-
ceipt of one dollar, or ten yards for eighty
five cents. A messenger was recently sent
to the Office named, when it was found that
the place was in charge Of boy, and that
no business was transacted there beyond re-
ceiving letters, which usually numbered from
thirty-five to fifty day.
Year: 1868

Suppose man owns skiff; he fastenss
the skiff to the shore with rope made OF
straw; along comes COW; COW gets into
the boat; turns round and eats the rope !;
the skiff thus let loose, with the cow on
board starts down stream, and on its passage
is upset i; and the COW is drowned. Now
has the man that owns the COW got to pay
for the boat, or the man that owns the boat
got to pay for the COW.
Year: 1868




VOLUNTEER CROP.


Now, so far for the first year, and the farmer has
only cultivated the onehaf of his 600 of land
The second year he will SOW the othe: 800 and
harvest it at the expense for the first year
but in addition to that and without plowing seeding
any other expense, except the dollar per
for harvesting and cents per bushe for threshing
he will obtain full average crop 10y way of volunteer
from the 800 acres cultivated the first year, or, in
the land but once in two years. sometimes once in
three years. The second year it seeds itself. This
shows that for the second year the farmers net re-
ceipts S2970 against 1920 for the first year. The
third year he will plow and the land cultivated the
first year, and so on indefinitely


THE SOIL NOT EXHAUSTED.


Our eastern friends will at once argue that such
system of farming will soon exhaust the soil. They
are mistaken in this. have pursued the plan for six
teen years, and thus far it has had apparent ap
precable damaging effect upon the land it producing
nov about as well as when first cultivated have
made the foregoing statement by way OF illustration
of what man of moderate means can accomplish in
farming The poor who settles upon 100 acres
of Government land, and who is willing to work, can
results in proportion; while of
more means than the moderately well off farmer to
whose situation the foregoing calculations made
to suit do still better than the foregoing figures
were made to exhibit and for the following reasons
The man of larger means will, instead of having
bis crop harvested and threshed by contract purchase
bis own machinery headers and threshers and do the
york himself, and thereby save, say 20 per cent OF
those expenses and the rich always hold his
crop and obtain the 90 cents per bushel instead Of
selling it for 65 cents per bushel.


have made estimate for family expenses these
vary SO greatly and can be made to suit every mans
condition and means 60 exactg, That VIII only gsy
Year: 1868

holds IL 10 be the Senate, but the Senate
without it's accustomed presiding officer;
and that il differs from the ordinary Senate III no
other particular In taking the place of that ofhcer
by virtue of specific constitutional provision, he
considers himself succeeding TO the precise duties o
that officer, no more and no less. To know what the
duties Of the ChefJustice in presiding over the Sem
ate are il thus becomes necessary only to know what
are the duties Of the President of the Senate. The
things which VicePresident may do in presiding
over an ordinary impeachment trial, are precisely
and exactly the things which the ChiefJustlce may
do in presiding over an extraordinary impeachment
trial. as that of the Presdent-netber more nor less


Nothing can be palmer or simpler than this. IL is
so simple a construction of the duties of the Chief
Justice in his present position that the mere state
Inent of il would seem TO be sufficient to silence all
cavil and extOrts universal acquiescence. The Con-
sttution declares il to be the duty of the Chief
Justice TO take the place of the presiding officer Of
the Senate on an impeachment of the President. In
doing this it does not take from the duties of that
officer neither does il add TO them 1t simply declares
the Chief Justice shall assume them. What more or
what less would anybody hayef The position is
impregnabe. Yet Mr.. Sumner in his resolution pre-
sumed TO censure the ChefJusice for giving cast
ing vote in tie on divisions in other words, Tor
doing what every presiding officer of the Senate is
entitled to do and bound to do This resolution must
be held therefore, TO be gratutous infringement OF
the duties devolved upon the Chief-Justce by the
Constitution. AS such il is TO be regretted, and II
any vote in political legislative body could be
deemed strange il would seem extraordinary that
such proposition could be sustained by so many as
2l votes.


The view in question finds its origin in the prac-
tice of the House of Lords. developed with great dis
tincness in the mastery opening of Mr. Butler. But
that practice cannot be deemed n rule of guidance
for the Senate to the overthrow of its own method
1t is certainly competent for the Senate to make such
rule for itself but in the absence of such one 1t
can hardly bel deemed either reasonable or wise to
supersede its practice out Of regard 10 the prece
dents of a body quite foreign, in many important
respects TO any existing under our own Constitution
The decisions of the Senate far, have been made
under the influence of iudicous inspirations, and It
is only necessary TO elicitous termination OF the
whole proceedings that the same sentiments of piu-
dence and moderation which have dictated them
should continue TO prevail. J.s.P.
Year: 1868

properly, the grand tactics displayed
during the overland campaign, are
worthy Of the highest commendation,
and had the execution of details been
as faultless as the conception of the
movements, there would have been
nothing to regret. But it was pre-
cisely in the details with which Grant
studiously avoided interfering that
the greatest, and in fact the only, fail
ures took place. Grants conduct at
Belmont fort Donelson, Shiloah,
Vicksburg and the Wilderness was
all that could have been wished, and
shows, beyond a chance of dispute,
that he possesses in the highest degree
that "two,o'clock-in-the morning cour-
age" which Napoleon declared to be
the rarest thing among generals while
his conception and execution of the
Vicksburg campaign are complete
proof that his Judgment is in exact
equilibrium with his courage. His
unvaried course of success through
four years of warfare shows that he
is entitled to be ranked in the cate
CORY OF generals who never lost a
campaign or a battle, and the easy
simplicity with which he did the most
extraordinary things points strongly
to the possession of a remarkable
genius for war.
Year: 1868

SHEEP, PoTAToEs AND BUGs.-A
correspondent of the Western Rural
writes from Illinois that the bugs at
tackled his vines last year after he
had finished working in them, and he
turned in flock of one hundred sheep
and the bugs were driven off by them.
A flock of sheep will not injure a po-
tatoe field if turned in at this season,
but will browse the grass, clean out
the fence corners, and improve the
appearance of the crop.
Year: 1868

have bought the Marble Works in Barton. and
removed them to the basement of Kimball 6
rierce IS Store, where they can do as neat work
as al any other shop in the County. They war.
rant 'helr work to please all who may have it,
lhose wishing anything in their line will do well
by calling upon them before purchasing else
where. Remember the place.


UNDER KlMBALL & PIERCE's STORE


Barton, May 80, lS6S-22
Year: 1868

An ACADEMY OF MUs1c.-A meeting Of
citizens will be held next week, on day
hereafter to be designated, to consider the
question of sustaining the effort recently
inaugurated for the establishment OF a mu-
sical academy in Richmond for the promo
ton of musical education and the comfort
able enjoyment of musical entertainments
in our city.


An organization with this end in view was
effected some weeks ago, and the names of
the officers elected were published in this
paper. The gentlemen at the head of the
movements are wealthy, well known, infuen-
tial, and in every way worthy of public
confidence.


The academy will be under the control
of q board of trustees, who are to decide
when, by whom, and for what purpose, it
shall be used and as that body fills all
vacancies, the risk of degeneracy in the
management is guarded against. The funds
for purchasing the ground and building the
edifce are to be raised by subscriptions OF
citizens, under the direction of an executive
committee of the board of trustees.


The rents charged for the hall will be
only high enough to defray ordinary ex-
penses, thereby making its completion a
desideratan to our musical, literary, and
scientific associations. The want Of such
hall has been long felt, and it is to be
hoped that we will not long be without it.


At the meeting above referred to, which
will probably be held at one of the largest
churches, there will be instrumental and
vocal music by popular amateurs, and
everything will be done to insure plea
SAINT evening to all who attend.
Year: 1868

THE RADICAL ORGAS.-There is no
doubt about the removal of the Alexandria
State Journal to this city with view to
the supplanting of the Nelc Nation. The
Office of the new paper will probably be
located on Main street opposite the post
office, and it will remain under its present
editorial management.
Year: 1868

THE SOLDIERS GRAVES AT OAKwooD.-
The marked improvement in the appear
ance of the grounds will crafty every one
who visits the cemetery. The ladies Of
the Memorial Association have by judi
cious operation with the soil given the place
an appearance that it never had before, and
which will prepare the way for q still
greater improvement in its general aspect
next wear. The work was done for the AS


sociation by Mr.. W. S. Goode, whose per-
formance of it has given much satisfaction.
Year: 1868

EXTRA QUAL1TY.-The sawed cooking and split
kindllng wood just now selling at the steam and
fuel factory is a very superior dry, heart fuel.
Better get It when You can. See notice under
f" Wood and Coal - head.
Year: 1868

composed Of BONES and BIRD GUANO dis
saived in Sulphuric Acid and fermented with
fresh Fish Guano-al being reduced


by fermentation and the action


Of sulphuric acid TO q


FINE POWDER. ~ t.r go
Year: 1868

NeS Orleans, Dec. 80 1861 !
To T. Askew ESQ State Tax Collector Parish of o.lsans


First Dis rct


srThe State Constitutional Cenver ton in session in
this Cry having passed Ordinance evyng tax Of ONE
MILL upon the dollar all property 10 pay the
penses OF said Convention,


You hereby directed to proceed Immediately collect
said Tax the to be reported by you the
Tax and to be calculated upon the Of 1867
payable "ny the legal currency Of the United States
You paw he Treasurer Of the Stse end Of
every ten days. under OATH all collected by you
this ordnance less the amount Of your commission which
the for collection of other State Taxes
your final settlement for the before he first day
April 1868


lneiOsed is copy of the ordinance Very re-
specially, II. PERALTA
Auditor
Year: 1868

The Central Grant Club of this city
resolved at the meeting last night t0
open the Campaign at Washington
Hall week from this evening, with q
Grand Mass Meeting.


Arrangements are being made tc
have distinguished speakers from
abroad and home.


Every day adds to the enthusiasm
of our friends in the city; and they are
going to work now to make the opening
meeting at Washington Hall the
grandest affair of the kind that has
transpired in this city for years. -


To our friends outside of the city, we
say come in next Saturday night, Sth,
and we will wake you up with rous.
ing dose of the spirit of May, 1861.
Year: 1868

TIE Washington, Pa, Reporter
comes to us in bran new dress and
lnSauarto form, in make up very much
resembling the Pittsburgh Gazette. 1t
contains much more matter than in the
old form and is now really the very
best weekly on our table. We con-
gratulate the proprietors on this mark
ed Improvement and on the prosperity
of which it is tangible evidence.
They deserve success, now more than
ever.
Year: 1868

SAN FRANCISCO, August 23.-At the
trial of the California steam plow yes
terday 1t was pronounced success.
The machine moved about the usual
speed Of horse, cutting the earth six
inches deep, casting the weeds on one
side and leaving the ground the same
as If dug with spade. There was 9
numerous attendance of farmers and
others to witness the trial.
Year: 1868

GAUSS or kERosENE LAMP EnPLosfoNs -- Kerosene accidents occur from two causes: first. imperfect manufacture of the article second. adultcrations. But A lamp may be filled with bad kerosene or with the yapor even, and in no possible way can it explode, unless atmospheric air has somehow got mixed with the yapor. A lamp, therefore, full or nearly full of the liquid. is safe and also one full of pure, warm vapor, is safe Explosions generally occur when the lamp Is first lighted without being filled, and also late in the evening when the fluid is nearly exhausted. The reason of this will readily be seen. In using imperfect or adultcrated kerosene, the space above the line of oil IS always filled with yapOr, and SO long as 1t Is warm and rising freely. no air can reach it, and it is safe At bedtime when the family retire the light is eXtinguisbed the lamp cools a portion Of the yapOr Is condensed this creates partial vacuum in space, which $, instantly filed with air. The mixture Is now more or less explosive; and when, upon the next evening, the lamp Is relighted with out replenishing with oil, as is often done. an ! explosion is liable to take place. Late in the evening, when the oil is nearly consumed ' and the space above filed with vsp0r, the | lamp cannot explode go long as it remains al ! rest upon the table. But take it in hand ! agitatc it. carry it into a cool room, the va | DOT is cooled, air passes in, and the yspor be- comes explosive We hear much said about l dangerous g1sss being formed in lamps, but ] this is an error. The whole hazard come; ] from air mixed vapOr.

 : But how can we be positively assured O

 safety in the Use of kerosene How can W,

 know the character of the article offered ui ! by dealers If consumers are willing 10 b,

 put to a little trouble, a simple experiment ! will determine the safety of the kerosen,

 they purchase. Fill pint bowl two-third

 full of boiling water, and into it put com

 mon metallic thermometer. The temperatur will run up to over 2OOdeg. By gradual,

 adding cold water, bring down the tempera

 tdre of the water to lOdeg.. and then pou

 into the bowl a spoonful of the kerosene am { apply lighted match. If it takes fire, th

 article should be rejected as dangerous

 not, it may be used with a confident feelin

 of its safety EgchaRge.
Year: 1868

THE MINER office is well supplied with Presses Plain, Fancy aud Ornamental Type, and the pro. prielors are determined to execute all work with which they may be favored in the neatest and best style Of the art.

 Work may be ordered from any part of the Territory, and, when accompanied with the cash, Il VIII be promptly executed and sent by mail, or ls directed.

 fersons sending us money for subscription, advertising or job work may forward it by mail or otherwise, at their own risk
Year: 1868

TIE Omaha Pacific Railroad Company have notified the Government that they intend to construct railroad from Denver to the main road, distance of 102 miles and have it completed in October next
Year: 1868

colored friends some months ago that I was tiret


of politics and desired to embark in some business


that would enable me to support those who ART


dependent on me. now 60 further, and say Il


you, I am disgusted with politics. / know of nc


position, State or Federal, that would seek if il


cost me the passage of single step. let me tel


you that man who embarks in political life, if he
is honest, will be poor as long as ne remains in it,
and the sooner he gets out of it the better it will
be for his wife, children and SELF J. intend to do
it. I wish to 20 into retirement, and there is nc
Office that your Recommendation or votes could con-
fer upon met that would accept l ask you, then,
to have confidence in the statements that [ have
made


In conclusion, I desire you to adopt liberal and
wise constitution, under which the white and the
black man can live together; a constitution which
will protect the great interests ofthe State, and
restore to it degree of prosperity not heretofore
enjoyed q constitution that will dispe that dis
trust which unfortunately now. prevails. You
have great problem to solve, such anone as has
rarely been given to man; you are to undertake an
experiment which has not thus far, in the expert
ence of mankind, been successful. That expert
ence shows that, when placed upon terms Of equal
ity, the races have not harmonized. 1t Is for you
to demonstrate to the contrary.


Being hopeful myself, believe that with prop
discretion and wisdom, you may form such con-
stitution as will promote harmony, peace and good
will, and enlarge the prosperity Of our State. And
in the utmost sincerity, gentlemen Of the conven-
ton, invoke the blessings Of Heaven upon your
and trust that an overriding Provl-
dence may give you such wisdom as Will secure
peace and concord to this people