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Year: 1866

SINGULAR PASSIONS IN CHILD.-
There is a boy Of 10 years, whose
parents reside in the Twelfth ward of
this city, who has a propensity for
hunting rats, MOTTO destroy them, but
to secure their tails as trophies Of his
prowess in that way He is very ex-
pert and has brought in as many as
three tails a day. When he gets no
more than one, he thinks that is not
much of day for rats. He exhibits
these appendages Of the rat, dripping
with blood, with as much delight as an
Indian would display the reeking
scalps of his victims. 1t is strange
that this child can be so successful and
vet avoid being bitten by the ferocious
little creatures, which appear TO have
great attachment for their tails. He
appears TO understand their habits, and
manages to allure them into his youth
ful clutches. He selects hole in the
hoor Of a stable and places grain near
by in such a position that the rat must
come up to get it. The animal 40
sooner mounts than the boy seizes the
tail and sewers it from the body with a
single stroke of his knife. The be-
reaved rat retreats to his hiding place
squealing with pain and fright, much
TO the delight Of the cause Of the
mischief, who patiently waits for the
coming Of the next rat in turn. A rat
without tail has never yet appeared
to this young chap. All such fee to
parts unknown. Itmay be that they
are not tolerated in good rat society
after losing a member Of which rats
are supposed to be proud Those who
are quite familiar with the operations
Of this rat despoller say that be soon
clears the premises where he operates.
The tailless rats probably warn their
brothers and sisters Of the danger. and
they flee TO other places. So expert
has this little fellow become in hand
ling rats that one rarely escapes his
knife If be gets into full view, and he
has never been yet bitten. His pro
pensity and skill in this line may be
some day turned TO. a profitable &C
count-Rochester Union.
Year: 1866

The President, in an interview with
the New Hampshire delegation, said in
reference to the Convention and his
future policy:


We have now policy and principles
recognized and laid down by the most
intelligent able and patriotic body OF
men convened siRce the days of the
Declaration of Independence. A re
cognition of the policy would be re-
Quired ofthose who received office and
patronage from the Government


1t was a duty the administration
owed itself, that strength and power
should be given to those who maintain
the principles declared by that great
body OF national men who met this
week in convention At Philadelphia.
Year: 1866

MuRddH at Sdrdis, is informed that
we pay no attention to anonymous
correspondents. The article he sent
us, can appear only as an advertise
ment. Long obituaries come under
that head. We desire to publish all
letters that interest the public, but in
all cases must have the name and ad-
dress ofthe writer
Year: 1866

We have made arrangements that
will enable US hereafter to furnish our
readers with the latest telegraphic re-
ports from all quarters. Our facili-
ties for obtaining late dispatches are
better than at any point in the State,
where daily paper is established, and
we will use every effort to furnish the
public the latest news. The success
of tie Atlantic cable has effected a
wonderful change in the importance
and value of dispatches to all bust
ness men. The present cable may not
he permanent, but the practicability Of
connecting Europe and America by
telegraph is demonstrated, and if this
fails, other and successful lines will be
established, we can then be enabled TO
give our readers the European dis
patches,
Year: 1866

The CLARION is the only paper in
the STATE that publishes the DECISIONS
of the HIGH Court OF ERRORS AND
AprEALs. They are printed from
official copies written out in full, copied
specially by the clerk of that court for
our use, and members Of the bar may
rely on their accuracy. No abbrcvia-
tions are made, but the opinions given
in full, precisely as they are delivered
by the court. This feature in our
paper involves a very considerable
expense, which we hope our legal
friends will aid us to meet, by using
their influence, TO extend the circula-
ton of our paper. We hope during
the coming winter to double our pres
ent subscription; such patronage
would enable us to make great inn
provements in our daily and weekly
issues and give the public much lar
ger amount of reading matter.
Year: 1866

The Union Republicans will bear in mind
that to-day the great battle is to be fought.
10 those who may see our paper before the
polls close we would again say last word.
Go to the polls and cast your ballot, and
then lend all your energies to bring out the
lukewarm and indifferent. Great questions
are at stake-in fact, the best interests of
our beloved Commonwealth depend upon
the result. Copperhead legislation and mis-
rule have well-nigh ruined the character OF
Delaware, and made us by-word and re-
proach in the eyes of the loyal people of the
world. Our State presents rare opportunities
to settlers, as far as our soil and geographi-
cal position are concerned, and yet the anti
Republican code of laws in operation in our
midst has had the effect of causing thou
sands to seek homes elsewhere, who, would
otherwise have added wealth to our State.
We appeal 10 Delawareans once more to
throw off the yoke OF party domination and
vote for the Union party, that promises TO
so change the general character of our laws
as to render them in consonance with the
progress of the age, and the enlightened
Judgment of the people of the nineteenth
century. Now is the day and now is the
hour. This is the last chance we will have
10 accomplish this purpose. State after
State is marching onward in the great work
OF reform, and will secure the hardy nor
thern immigrants who are seeking new
homes, if we are not wise Shall we lose
them, by our own indiscretion, or will we
so vote that new era will dawn upon the
Diamond State, and we can open our doors
10 immigrants from every part of the coun.
try with the assurance that there is no law
on our statute book, 10 which they can take
reasonable exception.
Year: 1866

During the past four weeks Union Repub.
lican speakers have been actively engaged
in presenting to the people of Delaware,
fairly and candidly, information upon the
great issues to be decided to-day. There is
no longer any time for argument; the mo.
mentous hour has arrived when the battle
must be fought at the polls. We would
again urge every Union Republican to do
his duty. Cast your vote, and then see that
your Union neighbor votes. If you perform
your duty faithfully, there is no doubt but a
great and glorious victory will be achieved
Year: 1866

~ Rathman Davis OF Andovrr rsisel the past
season twelve full ears Of corn from one kernel,
the increase being two thousand two hundred and
seventy Ave fold. The same plant silked in other
places, producing q straight cob from two TO four
inches long, one Of which had little corn on Il.
Another stalk produced eleven, and several more
from six to nine ears each.
Year: 1866

a very weird story is current in the hill
country of Statfordshirc. We have been un-
able to verify the narrative with anything
llke PRECISION, and content ourselves with re-
latinS it as near as possible as it vas told tc
US by clergyman. One day last week
carrier, with his horse and cart, was taking
his accustomed journey between Buxton and
Macclesfeld. After he had gone soctfnie dis
tance he was accosted by wayfaring man,
who was plodding along the road, who asked
for lift. The carrier took the man up and
then proceeded onwards. After while the
carrier complained that his hands were cold,
and asked his companion to drive for him for
a time. The man consented, and took hold
Of the reins. Before they had gone much
further, stranger on horseback-the horse,
by the way, was a white one-ovcrtook them,
and rode by the side of the cart A CONVEX
sation was commenced, which very soon took
the direction of the cattle plague. Its devas-
tating effects were discussed, and a parallel
was draTn bSt%een it and other calamities


past and future. The stranger op horseback
suddenly became prophetic, saying that next
year there would be plague or blight among
the CORN which would destroy the fruits Of
the earth3 Which would be followed the next
year BY plaSa agGg7 e a3Hk|qd 33 81 ~. Chris
side by hundreds-yes," he added, lowering
his voice, and addressing the. holder Of the
reins, "dead as the man who is sitting by
your side !" The driver turned, and to his
horror found that he was sitting by the side
of corpse. The stranger on horseback gal
lopcd away, and the temporary driver of the
cart was left to pursue his journey with his
melancholy burdens tStGfortlStire Sentinel
Year: 1866

The result in the First Congressional
District is perfectly magnificent. Last
year the majority on Governor in that
District was but Is. Doolittle and Ran
dali are residents of it. The Democrats
claimed it as certain for them. The Re-
publicans regarded it as doubtful, and
feared defeat They did not dare to hope
for over 500 majority. But undismayed
by the pretensions of their adversarles,
they re-nominated the gallant Paine, a
bral soldier and steadfast patriot, and
went to work Never has better work
been done in any political canvass in this
State than in the First Congressional Dis
trict this fall. The result shows what can
be effected by such work, when combined
with a righteous cause and popular can
didate Instead of the bare and meagre
majority which was all we had the courage
to expect, the Republicans of the First Dis
trict have rolled Up 5000 majority fol
Paine, and have almost cleared out tha
Augean stable of political corruption and
fossil unkerism--Milwaukee They have
reason to be proud Of their success, ant
they shall have the banner this year, fol
achieving such victory against such odds
-Nadis07 Journal
Year: 1866

The last blow was struck by the Democ-
racy in this county at the Court House in
this place, on Monday evening last. It
was announced that Hon. G. L. Frost
would speak, and general invitation be-
ing extended, the Union men of this vii
lage to the number of about fifty, together
with about fifteen Copperhcads were in at
tendance at the appointed time. Mr.
Frost attempted to make speech, but it
was pronounced the most miserable failure
on record. After Mr.. Frost's failure.
Hon. % Joseph Lean, candidate for state
senator arose, and tried to convince the
people of his fitness for that important
position. by abusing and Safeguarding
better men than himself; but the audience,
a majority of whom unfortunately for
him) were sensible and intelligent men,
disapproved of his harsh and uncalled for
Genunciations, and resolved then, if they
had not done so before, that he was not fit
for the position he asked, and although
they did not tell him so. in so many words
that evening, they stated it most empha.-
ically at the ballot box the next day,
Year: 1866

Below We give the vote Of this county as
far as heard from. This week we only
give the majorities next week we shall
try and give the full vote. BY the figures
it will be seen that we have elected
every man on the Union Ticket. Even
our Assemblynan in the Northern Assem-
bly, District is elected by a handsome ma
jority, considering the fact that the most
sanguine had not the remotest hope Of
clecting him. The County is undoubtedly
good for three hundred and fifty Rep. maj.
Two years ago it gave on the home
vote one hundred and forty-one majority
for McClelan-a gain Of four hundred
and ninety-one.
Year: 1866

FwThe result in this assembly district
is the most glorious victory on record.
The election of the jealous man Joseph
Frost over the old Copperhead fossil E.
B. Goodsell who has disgraced our district
in the Assembly for the last two years is
victory which the most sanguine repub-
lican dared not anticipate.
Year: 1866

WA AS this paper is issued 50 soon af-
ter election, and as we have devoted our
time for the last week almost exclusively
to election matters, our readers must try
and overlook the lack Of variety in this
weeks paper. The election returns are
quite full and complete, and are unusually
interesting to the friends and supporters OF
the CHRONICLE.
Year: 1866

eW-As an indication Of the confidence
of the Copperhead party of their success
in this county, we would refer to the fact
that bets were made Of five to one on their
candidates, and after the votes were can
vassed and the results declared in some OF
the districts, they were willing to bet on
$50 Democratic majority in the county.
We must confess that we have worked
hard to bring about this result, but now
that we see how badly they have been
beaten, and how it hurts them, we are sor-
ry for them, and offer all the sympathy
they can make use Of
Year: 1866

JAMES M. BUFORD. Agent, OmceEin
First National Bank, Rock island.
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If you Advertise ia your County Pspes
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL NEs
should Advertise in the Argus
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should Advertise in the Argus
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Year: 1866

GENERAL CoNNoR-This able and gallant. officer was
upon his application mustered out of tie volunteer
service on the Both ult He solicited remain in ser
Western Senators and Representatives familiar with the
Mormon question in Utah He however declined basing
his application for muster out the ground OF than
three years continuous service in the army Brgader
General. On the 18th of April last he made Major
General by Breve and the day his order for muster
made he rendered commission i,s Colonel of
Cavalry in the Regular Army. 1t is not yet decided
whether he will accept the commission Last week he
in Washington in conference with General Grant ON
matters pertaining TO this Territory He will return here
early in June and hope to~ee him weaa,t the eagles
Of the Regular seryice-whe hey would hoiior him we
know that he would honor them He Is loved and respect
ed by every true soldier who has served under him
and is only hated and feared by those who bite the Gov
ernment and the principles IL represents
Year: 1866

Nr. johnson ia his speech to a delegation
OF Southern men who called upon him, said:


Of crime generally, our people have
high understanding as we'll as for the neces-
sity for its punishment; but in the catalogue
of crimes, there is one, and that the highest
nown to the laws and the Constitution, OF
which, sincethe days of Jefferson and Aaron
Burr they have become obliviOus. This is
treason. Indeed, one who has become dis


tinguihhed in treason, and in this rebellion
said, that when traitors become numerous


treason becomes respectable; and to become
a traitor was to constitute portion of the
aristocracy of the country. God protect
the people against such an aristccracy !
Yes, the time has come when the people
should be taught to understand the length
and breadth, the depth and hight of treason.
An individual occupying the highest posi-


ton among us, was lifted to that position by
the free offerings of the American people -
the highest position on the habitable globe.
This man we have seen revered and loYed
lone who, if he erred at all, erred ever on
the side of clemency and mercy-that man
we have seen TREA5oN strike, through fit
ting instrument, and we have beheld him
fall like bright star falling from its sphere,
Now there is none but would say, If the
question came up, what should be done
with the individual who assassinated the
Chief Magistrate of the nation-he is but u
man-one man after all. But ii asked what
should be done with the assassin; what
should be the penalty the forfeit exaetsd
Year: 1866

My husband, twas for thee l left
My own, my happy home
For thee 1 left my cottage bowers,
With thee in joy to roam;
Aud where are all thy holy vows,
The truth, the love, the trust,
That won my heart f-all scattered now,
And trampled in the dust.
loved thee with love untold;
And when l stood beside
Thy noble form, joyed to think
l was thy chosen bride.
They told me, ere / was thine own,
How sad my lot would be;
thought not of the future then
only thought of thee.
left my home, my happy home,
A sunny-hearted thing,
Forgetting that my happiness


shadowed cloud might bring.
The sunny side of life is gone,


Its shadows only mine;
And thorns are springing in my heart,
Where blossoms used to twine.
do not bl anne thee for my lot,
only pray for thee,
That thou may st from the tenpter's power
20. joyous thoughtD be free;
That thou may'st bend above my grave,
With penitence sincere,
And for the broken-hearted one


Let fall sober tear.
Year: 1866

OF all the renegade Democrats who have
been unable TO resist the steam Of the flesh
pots, Andrew johnson stands pre.eminent.
Other men have been tyrannioal other men
have been faithlsss other men have been
false other men have been brutal other
men have got drunk other men have been
disgusting but no other man has united in
such perfect combination, the separate
meannesses Of all.
Year: 1866

middle agcd men, young men--i''r.
mcrs, mechanics and professional
mcn-somc had been in tho Conicd'
crate army, many had not,


1t is by such means--ialSchood
and misrepresentation that the
bitter spirit Of the North is main-
tanned,


In an article upon this general
subject-the duty Of the living to
the dead of the war--wc said No
man who has the heart OF gentle
man or the courage Of soldier hut
will honor those who thus honor
the dead who fell at their sides or
in defence Of cause which they
deemed just.


The brave will honor this spirit,
thos ignoble alone will abuse and
sneer at it.


We repeat this"
Year: 1866

Within the last five years we
have set free four millions If slaves,
and given them perfect civil equal
ity.


To Toaccomplish this we have passed
through one of the most terrible
convulsions of which history takes
note. We have carried on the most
gigantic war ever known. We have
sacrificed at least q half million OF
lives. We have expended fabulous
amounts of treasure. Wehave con-
tracted a debt of over three thousand
millions of dollars, practically,
owing to the high rate of interest,
the largest national debt in the
world We have loaded our country
with burden of taxation under
which it reels and staggers. We
have filled continent with sighs
and tears and agonies, and hung
the very heavens in black.


Is it not time to pause, to take
breath, to staunch. the wounds of
the body-politic, to recuperate, to
restore peace and harmony, and
show some concern for our material
interests, to begin to make haste
slowly in further social reforms P
1t would seem so. Yet there is a
party in this country who refuse to
stand still moment; who ere
keeping on to still further and more
radical reforms-a party who de-
mand universal negro suffrage.


The speech of Mr.. Boutwell,, of
Massachusetts, in opposition to the
adjournment of Congress, throws a
flood of light on the purp ses of the
Radicals. Referring to the, then
approaching assemblage of the So
called Louisiana Convention, he
stated in substance that that Con-
vention weuld disfranchise the reb-
els and confer the elective franchise
on the negroes. What excitement,
what agitation, what hatred, what
a brood of convulsions are prefig-
ured in such a programme as this
and if it is carried out, as it certain
| ly will be if this party have the
power. what future is before us
/ A war of races, civil war the nor
NAL condition Of society, the couh-
try treading in path that leads but
to despair, to the prostration Of the
productive industry of the country,
to the impossibility of free institu-
tons, TO the protecting sword fthe
conqueror, and the gulf of national
bankruptcy.


But il is in vain you present this
truthful picture to the fanatics who
are marching on. They will answer
you in some such imperative form
ofripid moral logic as this: "Ail
men are by nature created free and
equal. and therefore universal
suffrage must be given TO the ne
groes." The philosophy of this ia
natical party drives them forward,
and they could not pause if they
would -


Sir. Calhoun, as far back as 1881
proclaimed a great truth when he
said.


Emancipation itself. wou.d not
satisfy these fanatics; that gained,
the next step would be TO raise the
negroes 10 social and poiitical
equality with the whites. and that
being effected, We should find the
present condition Of the two races
reversed They and their Northern
masters would he the masters and
Year: 1866




Here the sandstone above the coal
plants and is ripple marked. There
are several other places on Whisky
creek where the coal crops out
North of Fort Belknap, at the dis
tance of about six miles, near Judge
Harmansons is bed of coal five
feet thick. This bed is exposed
along the base of a bill to a distance
of from twenty TO twenty-five yards.
Coal has also been sbtaiDed here
both for fuel and for blacksmithing.


On the Camp Colorado road, in
several places in Buchanan county.
we saw beds of coal exposed in the
hill sides. In Palo Pinto county
good bituminOus coal is said to oc-
cur, and to be used by the black
smiths ofthat section. 1t is probar
bic that there is a hrge field Of
bituminous coal, Of good quality. IN
Palo Pinto. Young and their ada
cent counties.


Copper is said TO be on the head
waters Of the Little Wichita, in .
region which is yet unsettled The
settlements do not extend more than
about twelve miles north q Fort
Belknap, q few miles beyond which
is the range for buffalo during Vin-
Year: 1866

the several Statos, no danger to our
institutions and system of government
ever need be apprehended from them.


Every religious sect in every coun-
try which comprises majority OF the
people and has the control of the gov
ernment, is more or less inclined to be
dictatorial, intolerent, and oppressive;
while those in the minority, find it a
matter of necessity and for their in
terest, to be quiet and submissive. 1t
is for them expedient to preach tole-
ration and freedom. Hence we have
in this country ten times as much to
fear from a combination of evangelical
Christian sects, urging upon the gov
ernment radical and dangerous meas
lures, as we have from the Catholics.


The Mormons have shown them
selves to be turbulent and malignant
people-having the character OF lsh-
inaolites; and It'll may well be doubted
if they will submit TO the laws of the
United States until they have been
subdued by military power and their
polygamist leaders. have been either
executed, or imprisoned as traitors, or
driven out of the United States, They
are foul elan of polygamists, more
beastly than any polygamists which
the old world ever produced A war
to reduce them to submission to the
laws cannot lac in any proper Sense of
the word, religious war; and such is
the character of our governments, both
state and federal-based upon religious
liberty, that there never can be any
occasion for a religious war so long
as religious liberty forms the main
corner stone Of our government and
institutions.