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Year: 1872




The pathetic revival of the ancient French
spollation claims by the venerable Simon
Cameron, as Chairman of the Foreign Reia-
lions Committee. in the Senate yesterday, was
the most important feature of tho day in that
body. AS q stalking horse for the introduce
tlon OF historical recollections of the aged
Senator'S youth they may servo recondite
and, possibly, useful purpose but as
standing annoyance they are unrivalled. They
have been for nearly three quarters of CEN
tury q subject always in reserve, and have
been brought forward until tho French spo-
liations have become byword. 1t has
been as steady a friend to dull
times as the Prince of Darkness is to coun-
try parson. Of the rightfulness of tho
claims there is, unfortunately, no question.
Everybody admits that they are just and
should be paid. The "average American"
would laugh to scorn the idea of our inability
to meet them. Why not then, pay them and
got them out Of the way? It is understood
that most of these claims are in the hands of
spectators. and, perhaps. that may account
for the deaf car Congress has turned to the cry
of those who, the aged Simon informs us,
''stalk through the land testifying against this
glaring outrage" Cannot Congress once for
all settle the little bill and stop this stalking
and talking?


In the House Mr.. Hale, of Maine, was
chosen for the task of ''heading off, the reso-
luton offered in the Senate by Mr.. Sumner
for the blotting out of the names of the bat
ties Of the rebellion from the army registers
and peeling them of the regimental flags.
The House. in passing the resolution, which
was, of course, the exact reverse of Mr.. Sum-
ner's, indicates what will be the fate of the
latter when it is reached. "'Twere o con-
summation devoutly to be wished" if all these
battles could be washed from the nations
memory as we'll as from their flags !;
as little party meaning as nowadays
Bannockburn or Marston Moor is in
England, it is almost hopeless to begin
obliteration with musty papers and regimental
standards. Over the trifes and inanimate
relics of the war it is useless to raise what
may be called battle cries of peace. In the
bringing together of the sections so sadly
sundered for time these things will not
stand in the way if those in whose power the
question now is will only throw no obstacles
in the way. A resolution was passed asking
information from the President on the extent
of the federal interference in Louisiana, and
one directing the Judiciary Committee to
inform the House what legislation was needed
to ward of the threatening dangers to liberty
and peace in Louisiana, Alabama and Ar
kansas ,.r
Year: 1872

A YOUNG lady in San Francisco, who was
engaged to marry her cousin, had bought
her linen and plate and marked it with a
mutual monogram, when the youth proved
faithless and broke of the match. The de-
voted mamma, horrifed at the thought that
SO much money should be wasted, imne-
diately sailed forth in search of somebody
possessing the same initials as the cousin.
She found him, mademoiselle married him,
and all is joy, peace, silver and 6Re linen.
Year: 1872

The repairs 10 the street railroad track
at and near the corner of Cherry and
Church streets, in progress for the past few
days, are not yet completed. A large force
is employed, and the work is being pushed
forward with all possible dispatch.
Year: 1872

How common is the announcement.
Thousands are suddenly swept into
eternity by this fatal malady. This dis
ease generally has its origin in impure
blood filed with irritating, poisonous
materials, which, circulating through
the heart, irritate its delicate tissues.
Though the irritation may be at first only
slight, producing little palpitation or
irregular action, yet by and by the dis
ease becomes firmly seated, and inham-
nation, or hypertrophy, or thickening
of the lining membrane or OF the valves
is produced. How wise 10 give early
attention to case Of this kind. I'm
natural throbbing or pain in the region
of the heart should admonish one that
all is not right, and if you would pre-
serve it from further disease, you must
help it to move rightly by the use of
such remedy as shall remove the cause
Of the trouble. Use DR.. Pierce Golden
Medical Discovery before the disease
has become too seated, and it will, by
its great blood purifying and wonderful
regulating properties effect perfect
cure. 1t contains medicinal properties
which act specifically upon the tissues
of the heart, bringing about healthy
action. Sold by all first-class druggists.


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Year: 1872

A Washington correspondent writes
"There was ludicrous incident hap
pened at concert last week. | believe
that it is an established fact that some
ladies make hustle of newspapers. To
the modification of young lady at
tending concert, her overskirt caught
on the back of the seat, revealing
through the opening an illustrated
paper. This recalls the old story Of how
a certain city was about to be destroyed.
The women were allowed to leave, and
were told that they might carry away
upon their backs whatever they most
priced. Each woman took man. Of
the present generation it has been said
that they are SO weak in their backs
that not many men could be saved
under such circumstances but here
was young, delicate creature, with the
whole Tammany Ring on her back, and
she smiling as if in sweet unconscious
ness. A friend sitting behind her
threw her shawl over the Nasty pic


ture until the dress was adjusted"
Year: 1872

Would yot cure that distressing Cough and bring
back that healthy vgor till lately planted in your
check If you would. do not delay, for you
aware IL will be too late.


Aliens Lung Basam is your hope ii has been tried
by thousands such who have been cured many
in their gratitude have lent their names to that
suffering humanity read their evidence and believe
Don't experiment with new and untried mixtures, you
cannot afford it. but try at this invaluable ar
Gle 1t can be found in any Drug Store and at most
general stores. 1t is warranted to break up the most
troublesome Cough in few hours If not of too long
standing 1t is warranted to give entire satisfaction
in all cases Of Lung and Throat difficulties.
Year: 1872

THE COUNTRY SEEMS so FILLED WITH
SPECIFICs-For the cure of Lung Diseases,
that one scarcely knows which to use, for
want of confidence in their medical proper
ties but from the remarkable cures and the
high order and extraordinary efficacy to AL
lens Lung Balsam, that we are compelled to
regard the evidences of our senses, and conf
IDENTIFY state for Cough and Cold, and that
Hydra-headed Monster Consumption, we think
that preparation safe and certain cure that
is now before the public. For sale by all
Medicine Dealers Conn.,
Year: 1872

WE received very pleasant letter Of
thanks from our old friend Kendall, since
his return home, for bottle of Johnson'S
Anodyne Liniment, which we gave him, and
which he says has entirely cured him oi the
troublesome and dangerous cough he had
when here Com.
Year: 1872

Two bottles are warranted to cure nursing sore
mouth.


One to three bottles will cure the worst kind of Pim
pies on the face.


Two three bottles will clear the system of bles.
Two bottles are warranted TO cure the worst canker
in the mouth or stomach


Three to five bottles warranted 10 cure the worst
kind of Erysipelas.


One 70 two bottles warranted TO cure all humor
in the Eyes.


Two bottles are warranted to cure running OF .-.e
ears and blotches among the hair.


-Four to six bottles are warranted TO cure corrupt
and running ulcers.


One bottle will cure scaly eruption of the skin.
Two three bottles warranted TO cure the worst
kind of ringworm.


Two three bottles are warranted to cure the most
desperate of rheumatism.


Three to four bottles are warranted to cure salt.
rheum.


Five TO eight bottles will cure the worst case OF
sCrOula.


benefit is always experienced from the first bottle
and perfect cure is warranted when the above guam
tity is taken. x.- -. 80
Year: 1872

Palptation of the heart pain in the de weakness of
the spine and small of the back pain of the hip joint
when you retire irregulaty of the bowels, and also
that most cXcrutiating Of diseases, the
Year: 1872

How many thousands of poor women are suffering
from this disease. and pining away miserable fe ana
their neXt-dOOr neighbor does not know the cause
wish 20 impress your mind that good old proVerp,
- An ounce OF prevention is better than pound oil
Year: 1872

your food disresses you and you can only take GER


tain kinds, and of that your system does net get
half the nourshment il contains as the acrimonious


fluid ofthe canker eats il up; then your complexion


loses its bloom and becomes sallow or greenish,
aud your best day is gone. For want of nourishment
your system becomes loose and iabby and the hbers
diseases which tho Medical Discovery Is peculiarly
Year: 1872

Prom the oxford Falcon, May 2i


We are pleased to notice in the Mem
phis .AUdidnclte a communication, re-
commencing in strong terms this gentle
man as a suitable person to receive the
Democratic nomination Tor Congress in
the Memphis district Colonel Duff was
raised in the southeast portion of our
county; and is a universal favorite with
our people, and we are glad to note that
he is equally popular in his new home.
Without any disposition to impose our
advice on the people of the Memphis
district, we take the liberty Of suggest
ing that they could not secure the ser
vices of man more eminent for devO-
tiQn 10 principles and love for the South
than Colonel Duff


AT the beginning of the war Colonel
Duff entered the army as a private SOL
dier In the Seventeenth Mississippi regi-
ment, and soon was elected 20 the cap
tainey Of his company. He participated
with great gallantTy in the first battle of
MANASSAS, and ever afteFward was a
iavOrite in his regiment. At the battle
of Deesburg, in command of four cOmpa-
mics, he held vastly superior force in
check, and contributed greatly to the
glorious victory won on that eventful
day. He took an active part in the
memorable struggles around Richmond
and Fredericksburg in 1862 and 1868.


In 1863 be was transferred to the De
partment of the West and raised a regi-
ment Of cavalry, the Eighth Mississippi,
which greatly distinguished itself in
many bloody battles. Colonel Duff was
a brave and gallant officer, and ever
ready 10 lead his men in action.


In 1865 he was elected a member of
the Legislature from Calhoun county.
and whilst in that body was active. in
nustFiOus and efficient in the discharge
Df his duties. He was very popular
with the members, and exercised great
influence. He is emphatieallya a man of
the people; raised farmers son, he
knows and appreciates their interests.
We have known him from boyhood.
and there is nothing in his career which
bis friends need regret. In public and
private life his department has been
ihat Of an honest, conscientious and up
tight man. If the people of the Mem
bhis district should see fit to send him
% Congress they would have a repre-
sentative in whom they could safely en-
trust their interests, and who would
1ever betray them. He would always
be found at his post and ever ready TO
defend the rights and interests of his
Year: 1872

The great furniture house of Fegan,
ON Second street, opposite the Square, is
doing an immense business in that line
at present. The cottage sets and sum-
mer fit-outs that Fegan can supply at
lower figures than any one else, are
greatly admired and eagerly purchased.
He is selling furniture cheap at present.
Year: 1872

Yesterday mornings APPEAL con-
tanned an account, taken from a Little
Rock paper, of the capture Of one Ram
som, in that city, for counterfeiting and
his subsequent bailing out by Captain
Athy, to be brought to this city for the
purpose of helping to clear up the mys-
terry of the safe robbery. The officials
would make no disclosures to the news
paper men Friday night as to the nature
and extent of the information under
which they were acting; but yesterday
developments had reached such point
that secrecy could no longer be success
fully kent.
Year: 1872

Action taken by the City Coencil may be re-
considered. Errors Of judgment may he re-
paired. Is it not infinitely better to do this, re-.
cure the good opinion Of that portion of the
community whose opinions are worth respect
and promote harmony and good feeling in the
ranks Of Republicans, than to engage in violent
efforts to crush all dissenting expression;


We address these inquiries to the Republican
members Of Council. There is not one Of them
for whose election the COMMERCIAL did not ear
nestly labor in the belief that they would be
better friends to a correct system Of municipal
government, than their political opponents. The
friendly feeling Of these gentlemen, AZ well as
their official reputation, we value. Mr.. Hayes,
himself, who has so sought to place the mark Of
his displeasure upon our criticism, was warmly
supported in these columns. And there are
other gentlemen in the body, whose correct pri-
7ate life, and general independence Of character
makes us reluctant to believe that they mean tc
adhere to an unfortunate action, and attempt tc
repress all disapproyal Of it,
Year: 1872

SUPPOSED TO BE THE WORK OF AN INcENDIARy.


NEW YORK, April 2.
1t is suspected that the fire at Rockaway, by
which the McGivin house was burned, and in
which his wife and children persisted, was the
work Of an incendiary as there we're three thou
sand dollars in cash. in the house at the time,
Year: 1872

A committee Of i've from the New Orean, del
egaton had four hours consultation with the
Attorney General yesterday morning. Afterwards
the delegation met the President in body at his
business office, and u lengthy conversation en-
sued But next to nothing appears to have been
accomplished by the visit, either with the Attor-
ney General or the President
Year: 1872

A man will die for want of air in five min
utes, for want of sleep in ten days, for want
of water in week, for want of food in vary
ing intervals, depending on constitution, ha-
bits of life, and the circumstances OF the oc-
casiOn
Year: 1872

A Tack TO Cur Orr DscUssIoS.-
Towards the close Of the Council meeting,
Yesterday, Alderman Lloyd brought up the
subject Of the order of the Council establish
ing the ferry a. Eagle street, and discuss
ion Of the matter Was taking place between
the members, in a Conversational way,
when Aid. Sssngel suddenly moved TO sd
iouru Aid Copp seconded the motion and
the Mayor hurried up the vote and declared
il carried. The movers afterwards boss;ed
Of their sharp practice to get rid of the
question. This is hardly worthy of men
who are fit to represent the people.


The Msyor also claims that he is not
bound BY the order locating the ferry At
Eagle street, because, he says, it was not
signed BY Mayor Burord. Why then did he
give written order on the subject 10 the
City Attorney, and verbal one TO the
Wharf Master? But this claim Of the
Mayors is an unworthy Subteriuge. lie
knows that the order vss signed, in the
same way that hundreds OF other orders are
signed, which he enforces, viz the Mayor
signs the record, and the next meeting ap.
proves IT, The order Cas signed and Is
binding upon him, and upon all tie Ild,r
men.


It is unfortunate for Rock Island that We
have a Mayor and few Aldermen who have
so low an estimate of the character and dig
nifty Of their Offices. L, is certainly beyond
our comprehension how any honorable man
can hold the position Of Mayor or Alderman
aud quietly submit to have his authority
doubted aud snubbed every day. There il
only one honorable course for the Council tC
pursue, viz; enforce its orders or repes
them. And tho honorable intentions Of am
man are to be doubted when he says be wAnt'
the court TO declare which charter governt
and yet will take no steps to bring the mat
ter before the court, We commended the
Mayor for voting against the proposed ordi
nance because he was pledged that wRy
before election. But since be has denied tina
pledge there can be no excuse for his vote
Tor If no would not enforce the existing
order, and was homes, when he said b.
wanted the court to decide the matter, ther
he has no excuse for defeating the ordinance
ls there not one houarobls man, anon
the four who voted against that ordinance
who will move to reconsider it and psss it
II that was done the question could then b
fairly tried.
Year: 1872

WHAT THE People KNOW ABOUT WIRING
ING.-Tho oae who have used the Providence
Wringer, manufactured by the Providence
Tool Company, at New York City and
Providence, r. I. are perfectly satisfied thai
perfection has been reached as nearly as
possible in any machine, in this wringsr. Il
faaiens firmly upon the wash tub, is easily
worked, and is made of the best material
with double spring cogs. Every house
keeper and washerwoman should have one
of these labor saving machines. They car
be obtained Of the Providence Tool Compa
ny at either New York or Providence.
Year: 1872

New Gas woRKs.-By reference to the
proceedings in this paper it will be seen thai
steps are being taken for new gas works
The present gas cOmpanys charter expires
in 1874, and Of course the works cannot re-
main where they now are without consent
from the city. Would It not be good ide'
to establish large works between this cltl
and Moliue and thus supply both towns?
Year: 1872

The READING TONIGHT We feel moved
TO urge every one not sverse to intellectual
enjoyment TO attend the readings OF Mr..
Frank Nelson Piper for the benefit OF the
Baptist society at the Presby teriAn Church
tonight There will be nothing dull CT
prossio about the readings, the programme
consisting of some OF the finest pen pictures
OF modern poets interpreted by master oI
the art Of elocutiou and interspersed with
bits Of humorous writing which while afford
ing variety show also the range OF sccom
plishments Of the reader. Aside from the
object, which is a deserving one and Rppesl'
strongly to our citizens, the entertsinmen


will be one Of the very best ever given II
our city and one which in point Of men
alone should insure a full attendance.
Year: 1872

Coptsius more Of the pure Honduras ssrsa
pArilla than any other preparation extart t, which
is chemically msinsd with the extract Of Ysl-
low Dosk and the extract Of Wild Cherry, thus
making the remedy more thoroughly Efficient
than any other Sarsaparilla before the public
At the same time it is perfectly free from all
mineral poisons, which cannot be said Of any
other SarsspArilla compound.


Tti put in the largest bottles, and Is as-
knovledged to be tho
Year: 1872

and is certified BY the wonderful cures 1t has
performed, the original copies of which are in
the possession Of the proprietor. Remember,


his is the only true and original article. Will
Year: 1872

For saddle gals there is no better
application than strong brine of salt
and water, containing about oue.fourth
Of myrrh. If these places become
liberated, the horse must have rest,
and the parts be we'll fomented and
cleansed with tincture Of arnica.. If it
does not yield to this treatment re-
course must then be had to blistering
and healing up the wound by the ap'
plication Of eerate plasters, and sub
sequsntly tineture Of aloes aud m.rrh
but tho saddle or collar should never
be put on until the sores are entirely
healed. In nine cases out Of ten
however, little care in the beginning
will obviate the necessity of treating
such wounds at all.
Year: 1872

crossed that threshold for the last time
and they have gone down into the cold
and silent grave. 1t has been with
them as it must be with us, and with
all, bound onward or the tempestuous
pillows of time, until those pillows land
us on the everlasting shores of eternity.
Year: 1872

A circular has been issued to the employees
of the Louisville Short Line railroad, which,
among other things, says; ''No man h.s a
right to hold a position which brings him in
to immediate contact with the public who
does not know how to be civil and polite, or
is not disposed to make himself agreeable to
those with whom he may be thrown into
business relations"
Year: 1872

A CHANCE FOR A Hons In another column
will be found the advertisement of Major Gwynn
Offering to sell fine residence in Auburn. This
property is pleasantly located in an elevated and
quiet portion of the town, and only Il few hun
dred yards from the Court house and business
portion of the town, Persons wanting good
home at a low price should call and see the
Major,
Year: 1872

READ THE ABA large sale of personal prop
erty in Hacket's Hotel, Gold Run, will be sold
at public auction at that place April the Goth
next. We direct the attention of readers to the
advertisement to be found in another column.
Year: 1872

SELEcT ScHooL.--We are informed that the
Private School, previously advertised in our col
umns, is slowly increasing in popularity and
members, though not as we'll patronized as could
he desired or as the wants expressed by many
for such school seemed to demand; for, with
the crowded state of our Public School, to which
large number OF pupils no two teachers can do
ample justice. There should be enough ready to
patronlze and encourage the establishment of a
school of this character in our midst. We un-
derstand that, should sufficient encouragement be
given, Mrs Rust proposes to remain and build
up school or seminary, designed more par
tcularly for young misses, of which Auburn can
boast of having a goodly number. The lady
comes highly recommended, having been a grad
nate Of Mrs. Wizards celebrated school in Troy,
n. y, and has had large experience in teaching,
both in the Northern and Southern States, as we
are informed by one who knew her intimately in
me u, East. We hope to see her school largely and
literally patronized so that she may be induced
10 remain and, with the assistance of the people
OF Auburn, establish such school as We SO
much need.
Year: 1872

At homo and abroad. comprise the most trained and
petent men In their caing and heretofore, nothing
will be spared in cost of transmission expense Of
publication to place tho result OF their abors In the most
attractive shape before Its rcndc1s. To this end tho
mechanical appliances Of TIE TRIBUNE unsur-
passed.