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REPUBLICAN, Sale. $2 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. MnlllSDAY BT A yew York Ctothina House, RATES FOR ADVERTISING. one Inch iiwhf Swk I t)m yr sSW 3 I 4 0 1000 riM 4 a Voi a (l(i uut) 4 5 I 11200 i-V'i i wi jit 7 SO 1080 IJUOO 2-100 IK'UT oi'tllO 1580 I 18001 MOO i 21 00 I 2520 I 3240 I a i the above tabl cents per line. It LOCKE, Near Kevere House, VOL.

II. LOCAL Information is wanted of tlie whereabouts of John Staley, formerly a private in company C. 83d Pennsylvanm volun- When last heard from, March. 1S6U, at Jefferson Barracks. Mo.

Any knowing of his present residence fer a favor by giving information of the same to Frederick Malehorn. Decatur, Illinois. Exchanges will greatly oblige an old and disabled soldier by copying tie JAN. 21, 1869. NO.

26. teens, he was person will confer a the THE C1VI1, SEliTlCE HILL. The Hon. Thomas A. of Rhode Island, lias prepared and introduced into Congress a bill which, if it becomes a law, cannot fail to work a revolution in the civil service of the couutiy.

The incompetence and inefficiency, not to speak 01 the di- honestv. of lanre number! of seeking From Wan en DuM'eu's Advertiser. HEAL ESTATE, FIA'AXCE AM) TRADE. DECATCE, Jan 13, 1SC9. The transfers for the month, ending Dec.

ISOff, were 33 in number, and the ag- gregat; amount of property conveyed thereby au average of each deed. For the month of November previous and obtaining appointment under the "ov-' the deeds filed were -42 iu number, convey- IS THE PLft.CB TO BUY WALL-PAPER, Kioto Wains ft Caipel Chain above. A Common excellence of the farm implements and machines at the agricultural warehouse of Mr. A. A.

Murray, on North Main street, is a common topic of conversation among the farmers of this and adjoining counties. Mr. Murray is deservedly popular with his "country coubins," by reason of his accommodating disposition and close attention to their interests. His prices are as low as can possibly be afforded, and he makes a special point to keep the best goods in ils line. HO Popular said be wealth.

If tiiis axiom is true, those lesiring riches should learn how to ccono- nisc. A very important step in this dhec- ion is to ascertain where to purchase the most goods for the least money, get good weight and good articles. This can be ernment are patent tu all. The great mass of there have heretofore been made by the.Pn*ideut, or the heads of de- ing property to the amount of an average of to each deed. These only comprise the deeds executed ion the recommendations and ami filed during each mouth -AT TUB- partments.

nominations of members of in- political friends who have placed them under obligations in the Stati-sordistrietsthey represent. Tlie result has been that not character and qualification, so much as pir litiral huu' fuim-hed a passport to place. All agree that these positions should be filled by the best men that can be procured for tlie money paid, hut under the present Astern this i-hnpo-sibk. The political trir-kstei and wire-puller is sure to crowd out tin 1 more moilc-i and de-erving. Mr.

Jeuckc-' bill to accomplish a reformation by compelling aU applicant- The course of trade during the latter part of the old yt-ar has developed nothing of especial interest to record. The presidential campaign invariably excites the public mind to such a degree that, legitimate business throughout the country sutferstoa greater or less extent; many enterprises are postponed and a feeling of relief pervades all when the great contest is over and the policy of the government for the ensu- iiisr four years assumes greater stability. Mill there is a very decided feeling of uncertainty regarding the action of congress the monetary question, the effect of done by buying your groceries and family ou speci.d provision, but it i for position to undergo an examination by I which checks any active tendencies of the a cummilitt-c composed of competent men market. It is, however, a very satisfacto- bi-fore they ineeivo an i i This, of cour-e, cannot reach those officials tor dicatirm of the value of real estate in city and county that the prices that were attained when gold was at a far high- premium and during a period of specn- supplies of Jones Pemwell, Red Front re all nf those per-ons appointed by the latiou that was rife all through the west, on Water street. The proprietors are lib-' President the head; of siill maintained with great firmness eral in all their dealings, arc live business all( i the oi' law.

Thn-e al ne LOU- all with antipward tendency. REAL MOSTII OP DECEMBKB, 18G8. 1. Geo. W.

Lefevcr to A. Mlehr.ux, the of the iiw qr, nee 1, tw 1 80 acres. SJ200 2. Ueo. Lefever to Chns.

S. Lewis, tlie nw qr, sec 5, tp 14, range 1 c. 3k Elizabeth and Samuel Beaty to Uob't M. irA-'ay, one acre, mseqroftho qr, sec 1C, tp 11). 2 e.

Soft). 4. Lev! Meeker to'Henry E. Harhrtder, the r2e. Forty acres.

S1400. 5. Snm'l D. Smith to P. M.

WlkofT arof an acre in the ne qr of the ne qr, see 22, tp 16, 2 3300. 0. Peter Jimemon to Wm. C. Shclton, lot la the ne qr see 25, tp 18, 3 e.

5 acres. SloO. 7. ThoH. N.

TnlKW to T. H. Springmier, the unrt. of the ue qr of the sc qr, sec 18, ly 1 c. J1009.

8. Geo. W. Nelderman to Sam'l A. Tliranns, lot 9, Snngnmon add.

$1000. 9. Geo. B. Klehimteoii to James C.

Camp- Viol, lot 2, block and lo)S 11 and 12, block (i, Siantlc. $275. 10. Sam'l A. Thomas to C.

C'. Glass, lot 9,, Sangnmon S1000. It. Thos. O.

Smith, quit claim, to DanJel Schencfe, iil ucrt-s in tlie nw qr oi the nw sec 23, SiOO. 12. E. A. J.

Jones to Cbas. Jiunos, lot 6, of sw qr, and lot 7, nw qr of the se qr, sec 19,, S2JOO. 13. Thos. Miller rxnd Wm.

U. Hose to Eob't Timinonsi, the hf lot 3, block IS, K. 11. Add, toMacou. 81300.

14. Miner. T. Chew to the United brethren Church of lot 1, block 3, town ot WhcntuiiMl. iliO.

15. Hemy to Austin Daly, thoe hf nw I Cheaper Than Ever! EVERYBODY, AND LOOK at fashionable untl Immense Slock of Fall Goods COSSISTIXG OF CLOTHHSTG, Furnishing Goods, -AT A- REDUCTION OF 30 PER CENT! Call and be convinced of tfritfact. scpirtf. Old Post-Office Building. A Good Assortment nlwayit on August REPLBE VAJI DIKE, tend Wholesale IMail Dealers in all Kinds of men--sell at the smallest living profits and enjoy the confidence of the people.

Go there. A Brilliant brilliant sight we know of in legion may be witnessed at the jewelry emporium of Birely, Travis on East Main street. Their stock of clocks, watches, jewelry, spectacles, table cutlery, silverware, is mammoth aud magnificent, comprising all styles, designs and patterns. Their elegant goods have been selected and arranged with the most scrupulous care, aud having been purchased at the right time they are enabled to offer great bargains iu their 1 unto the public. You will find the proprietors, liberal gentlemen.

slitute an army of some twenty-lire thousand offire-holdu-. In order that thi-com- be far as possible l'n Ironi the iiiHuenee of political ring- and it is propo-ed to create a li'-pailmeiH. The office -We take the following review of the month of December from tlie New York Commercial and Financial Chronicle: Money matters have been, in some res- pcct-. vefv unusual. The artificial stringency produced by the tremendous stock operations of the kings of the stock exchange interfered with the forward- the Vice President at its head.

oi' Vice President ha- hithi itn bttii uiie in; of produce from the interior, postj lijht duties, and the occupant of it ha, ex- ing the movement until a period cousu er- a later than formerly. The result has SMOKING AND CHEWING A SNUrFS, PIPES, And SMOKERS' ARTICLES, i Ddiir Houtli of Wnrrcn Durfeo'a,) SIGN OP INDIAN SQUAW DEC ATI II, 1E.MWOI8. Jiirtmlier 21,1868. ly Examination of Teachers THE REGULAR MEETINGS FOR I ihu Kxniiilnntlon of Teoohers, for the ending ycur, will bo held on the iimi eaeft Month, at my office with George BakiT, over Mllllliln's Bunk. July 16.

tt At the Jleatl of the Win. E. Crissey is still at his post --at the head of the column--aud in the ino of books, stationary, notions, ahead of all competitors. The Adjutant is a gentleman of energy and enterprise, and by always keeping the newest, freshest and nicest goods, and selling the same at low prices, hc.8 built up an immense and permanent trade. His establishment on Main erci-ecl scarcely any influence upon public affairs.

It has beui what Impetuous- John disgusted with mere negative official position, denominated it. '-the most insisnifinant office that ever tl.e iinc-ntion of man contrived, or his imagination conceived." By the plan prop.is-il would occupy an important position, would be a member of the Cabiuet and exercise a controlling influence in the aumiuistration of the government. Thi commis-ion i al-o to have power to remove from office foi inefficiency, in- compeleiicy. or dishonesty, and fill the places thu, made vacant, by those better fitted to occupy them. Thus the- public service will he purged of the the been that money has "bceen flowing to idle, and the unworthy, and their places street is constantly crowded with i by those who will be an honor to crs, who appreciate the advantages oitered.

Co.aup'tifMac0*a-: Dr. Win. E. Wilson, WFICE IN HUBBARD SWEAR; Drug Store on went Prairie street. p-p lust's Uesldence Neat ami S.

Simpson, the popular dealer in staple anil fancy family groceries, in the old Railroad Bank Building, on Merchant street, has fixed up and arranged his establishment in the most neat and tasty manner. He has a splendid stock of all goods in his line, which he is selling on the most liberal terms, Mr. Simpson fully understands the wants, tastes and requirement of the people of our city and county, and is therefore enabled to cater for their commissary George a call and see what good things he keeps. Dr. A.

J.Stoner, ILLINOIS. OFFICE IN LJ Burnickmun's Building, Residence.cor- ner ni North and PrnnkUn streetw. at- tinilnt to at all hourt. foctlO-ly. E.

11. 1IAHLAH. J. H. Harlnu McDonald, A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS fl-nt Law, over Bank, East itrei-t, DcciUur, Illinois.

Will attend promptly to ull business entrusted to their cure. iiucl3-ly. Mrs. Dr. M.

C. Gideon, AND HYGIENIC PHYSI- J-J ei AN, permanently located in this city, oilers her services to tho utnlcted in tlie treut inont of all classes of disease. Ojjice, No. Muut-itl, Decalm, Ms. muy21-3iu.

matter how weli a man may be dressed, he will look seedy and shabby if his cranium is surmounted by a dingy or battered hat. An elegan tile is like the apex on the counthiau pillar that displays the beauty of here we would remind our thousand readers that Richmond, south sid City Park, is selling the latest and most el egant styles of Grant hats at S3.0U. Hi stock of all kinds of hats, caps, furs, canes collars, umbrellas, neck-ties, is very large, and are all of the best quality. Hia prices are astonishingly low. in (hi'i-Hy ay of nf M'tH'im the 1-Mate all (1 iuv rc- make MAH.

Laphaiu Criesey, A GENTS FOR THE SINGER SEW- ii niij Machine. These celebrated machines never lull to give themosteomplt'teand thorough latlxluctlon. Vull unl examineipecimens music rooms on iluin street. St. Nicholas Hotel, LAUX PROPRIETORS.

smith side Old Square, Kecatur, Illinois but the cars. (luigl-tf. J. W. HOVTH, M.

D. J. A. A I A M. D.

Drs. Routh Aikinan, TJOM(EOPATIIIC PHYSICIANS AND Jyl. -uriseons, IVeamr, Ills. Office over the Street Driij! Storu, opposite tlie Post John Enke, PUBLIC. OFFICE WITH Irea in Powers' Block.

Central Hotel, RASBACH, PROP'RS. ji 1 1 ironing of railroads, Deca- i i "The Sight Man in the is conceded by all that John Ullrich, the extensive and enterprising grocery dealer, is the right man in the rmht place, at his magnificent and mammoth establishment on Bank avenue. His store is filled with the good things of life, which are supplied to the public at the very lowest market prices. Mr. Ullrich is so well known here that his name is a household word in this section, as a man who knows how to please his many customers.

Great Lichten Oberndorfer, the proprietors of the Farmer's Cash Store, on East Main street, their po-itions. and of whom uient may be proud. A system similar to this has been tested several countries of Europe and ha? been bund to work successfully. Some change rom our present rotten system seems to be ui absolute necessity. It has a stench in the nostrils of every honest man.

The cry that '-to tlie victor belong the spoil-." and the seusless clamor for rotation in office, in order to provide places as a reward for partisan services, should be silenced or unheeded. Let it ke known that merit is the only ground for appointment or promotion, and that so long as the work is well and honestly done the occupant is not liable to be removed to give place to one lesi honest and less capable, and a long stride has been taken toward a pure and economical administration of affairs -This is is a question that touc-hse the pockets of every tax payers. Look at the enormous amont of revenue paid by the people that never finds its way into the treasury, wore than one hundred millions of dollars of the whiskey tax alone, for the want of competent and faithful officers, and then answer the question whether something ousrht to be done. We hope that the bill prepared by Mr, Jcnckcs. or some similar measure, will be adopted by Congress so Cincinnati and other western cities until late in the year 18C8, for moving the lio" crop, while "at the same time thij.high prices and fair receipts of cotton have induced a very active demand for currency Irom the south, so that shipments to that section have been much larger than at the same period last year.

Hence the eastern janks have been parting with largo amounts of currency at a time when it nsuallv begins to flow back into their vaults. The 5few ork banks, on the of January, were required to make their quarterly statement, and the preparations for tha return under the circumstances indicated were naturally attended with considerable callino- in of loans and momentary curtailment of loaning facilities. The result was to make borrowers almost wholly dependent upon street lenders, who, as usual under such conditions, exacted extravagant rates of interest for several days before the close of the mouth. "This condition of affairs has added another to the uses growing out of the present svstem of bank statements and the lack oi elasticity iu tlie currency system, the periods at which they return are only welcomed by a class of speculators who mike them the occasion of locking up money to promote stock ventures, or turn them to account by exacting usurius rates of interest. Needy borrowers have been driven to every conceivable expedient for raising money; tumble to obtain currency they have pledged their collaterals asainst gold which they have sold taking the risk of buying it back aiain at the same price.

Some capitalists have loaned their currency upon gold at full lesral interest and a heavy commission, and have again loaned the gold so received upon stocks at seven per cent, interest thus making 14. per cent, and a brokerage charge of i per cent." The Gold Market has been steady, the chief feature appears to be the important hort interest growing out of sales by bro- qr, hue 111, tp 17, 1 C'. $2UO. 16. Aitcums IS.

Pattim, bond to II. Sorlhnor, theswfirol theseqr, of sec 31, nnd tlie hf ot tlie sw qr, see 51, 15, 31 1 S-2US. 17. Alex. G.

Hanks to Jun. C. Mimlick, the lif of tlie sw qr, see tp IS, 1 c. SiSUO. t'enrn.

IS. Goo. Kuukle to Anderson liriuiloy, lot 4, block 3, Mouth-Western ndd. $UOU. ID.

S. Wait to James Wclilon, the hf of tin- se qr, sec tp 15, 3 e. 20. James Whitnker to John (1. Hornbarser I lots 1 block 21, R.

It. to Macon. $1500 '21. 1'. M.

to Goo, W. Crosthwnit, 71MOO of nn ai-re, in HIP ne of the ne qr, of sec 2, tp IU, 2 e. SHOO. A. W.Bell to Jas.

C. Fen ton, ISWncresin Iot2, In the ne qr.sec 15, 3 e. f(WO. St. Jolm W.

Bear to Martin G. Hiklebnxnd, the no qr of the so qr, of sec 27, tp 10, 2 siooo. 21. Win. Porter to David A.

Xale, part of out lot 7, Western 60x182 ft. $425. 25. Orlando Powers to Tlios.Ij. Autrim.lots 8 4 9 blk 5, Gatllng's add.

$500. Joseph W. Fawkes to F. P. Hardy, lot 13, block 1, Smith odd.

$500. 27. Samuel Powers to Orlando Powers, the sw qr, soc 25, tp 17, and the hf of the sec 2, tp 18, 2c, and the se qr, sec 12 tp The First National Bank, OP DECATUU, ILLINOIS. Authorized Capital $200 000 A REGULAR BANKING AND EX- chnngc Busiueiw transacted. Drafts drawn an Cnllcctiona remitted for on tnyof paymciit at the current rates of exchange.

Vmtefl States 7-30s always on hnnd. Particular attention given to buying ami selling ot all government securities. Dirnlnrt Isaac Frcese, Wm. L. 1 lammer David Gnvver, J.

L. MunsHeld, T.M. UvJatt D. Vmighan, J. R.

Race, J. It. Kreese, A. K. PEDOECORO BVHR01VS, BA.ISTKERS, DKCATUK, ILLS.

PSTABLISIIED IN DEPOSITS J- received, loans negotiated, business paper discounted. Drafts for sale on all thr principal cities and Kngland, Ireland, lia-many, i-e. stamps for to quantities tQ'SUit. Banking lionrx from 9 o'clock a. vi.

to 4 o'clock P-1'i- 15, 1 MO acres. $13,000. 23. Geo. W.

Lcfeever to John Hntfleld, the nw qr sec 3, tp 14, 1 $3,657.50. 20. Geo. B. Richardson to Wm.

H. Burt, lot 4, blk 1, Niantic. $15. 30. B.

H. Cussell to John Weisner, lot 1, blk 6,11. H. Cassell's 4th add. 8235.

31. Wmllitchieiiuitclaim to Sam'l Ritchie the west half of the nc qr, sec 14, tp 17, 1 S1000. 32. Joseph Timmons to Ephrinm Timmons, 12229-100 acres in the hf of secSl, tp 15, 8 85. 33.

Thos Miller and Win Hose to Joseph Timmons, lot 2, blk 7, R. 11. add to 34. Wm Wilson to Chiw Sponsler, the north hf of lot 4, blk 4, Durfce A King's ndd. 8075.

35. Wm Cooper to A Spooncr, the hf of the ne qr, sec 5, town 17, 3 80 acres $3771. J. MILLIKI1V A DECATUR, ILLS. RECEIVED, LOANS NEA-' gotiated, business paper discounted.

for sale on all tlte Principal 1 Cities, and on England, Ireland, Germany, Ae. IS- Revenue SUmps for sale In quantities to suit. Hanking from 9 a. m. to 4 p.

m. August 13,1868. ly. Revere House. 'PHIS HOUSE IS CENTRALLY LO-l cated, and ban recently been reflttcd, refurnished and thoroughly renovated, and will be kept ID flrst-class style.

Drummers will ftnd atall times firstclosssample Free 'buses to and from the rtejiot. A. F. COCHBAN, Proprietor. H.

CIAY ELLIS, Clerk. Oct. 1. 1888. ly.

kers who in the late stringency borrowed gold asrainst stocks and sold it as a means of raising money. The premium has varied for the month ending January 15, from l.m the highest price having arisen out of the early apprehension of trouble out of eastern complications. Morse's Indian Soot give yon in this medicine the result of lifetime of study and trial; before this medicine all others are but nostrums. They are made from simple roots, and are the best medicine in the world for all Billious diseases, Female Irregularities, Headaches, Indigestion, Liver Complaints, c. They purify the blood, remove all obstructions, cleanse the skin of all pimples and blotches, and are perfectly sure and safe in their operation.

We ask you to use them because we know their virtues. Trial is the touchstone by which to prove them Morse's Indian Root Pills. For sale BRIGQS HOUSE. Cor. Randolph and Wells CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

B. H. SKINNER, Proprietor. H. P.

WJISTWOIITH, Chief Clerk. may 28,1868. tf. SockeiU Agricultural Ms WM. LINTNER tt VX7HOLESALE MANUFACTURERS TM of Wood Prtm-i and Agricultural Im- that we may at least try the experiment.

An Irishman on hearing of a friend having a stone coffin made for himself, exclaimed ''By me sowl and that's a good idee. Sure 'au a stouecoUiu 'ud last aman a life centlemau received an unpaid letter, commcncina "sir, your letter of yesterday bear- upon its face the stamp of fase- ho'od Hi answer was brief and to the purpose "Sir, I only wish your letter of by all dealers. 7. 1m. PROGRESS OF MACOX CO.

AYe have been at some trouble in comparing the relative increase of population counties of this State since vu. By the census taken that year, JIacou county contained 3.01)3 inhabitants, iu it had increased to 13,735, showing a sain iu ten years of 'J44 per ceiit. Out of the lu-2 counties iu the State there were but four others whose per ceutage was greater, and in the absence of any official figures since 13(50 regarding the population of this State, we take the returns of the last Presidential election as a basis for the present estimate. The total vote polled in this county was and by counting six in- ptcmmtt, Decatur, Ills. and AgricMural Im- nmyH-ly.

anv kind." arc selling at remarkably low prices immense stock of dry goods, trimmings, notions, shawls, etc. Those desiring to procure good bargains will find this a fine opportunity, and we advise our readers to there and Judge for themselves, without delay. The Farmer's Cash Store is a popular institution, and the proprietors and clerks arc popular men. yesterday bore upen its face a stamp of ahitanta for every Y0 ter, will give us day a population of 30,000, and referring to the four counties that were ahead in 1360. we find that but one of them holds her own, Macon county having outstripped all the rest in relative increase.

We have always believed in Macon county, and it is ven- oratifvine to find that the figures as It is reported that the same old woman that recently inquired how they turned up to an iron safe the other day and remarked that she "never did like them awful cold air-tieht stoves. YIELDED A LASJ. By letter received from the proprietors of Coe's Cough Salaam, we are informed that they have at last yielded to the pressing demand, and in addition to the ordinary size now so long in the market, have consented to furnish their popular remedy (Coe's Cough Balsam) in mammoth family bottles, which will be the largest bottle of medicine ever sold in this country for $1-and which is unequalled as a sure and speedy remedy tor Coughs, Colds, Croup, Whooping Cough, and all throat lind luna complaints. Both sizes can now be found at all druji stores. Men 5 18US.

ly good, active, reliable and practical agent, for Decatur and vicinity, to represent the "Brooklyn Life Insurance Company," of New York--one of the best companies in the Union. An efficient and practical agent may secure a district agency for this and adjoining counties on advantageous terms. Address C. E. SCARLETT, Gen.

Ag't, Dec. 3, '68. tf. Springfield, 111. "In England, no man thinks of black- a bear as" out in our estimation of its to Mr" Scoln.tnom'retaw present and futnre prosperity lis calfskin gaiters.

"Whose boots he black?" quietly responded Uncle i The Atlantic cable netted 83,350 a day Abe. durins the month of November. FREESE VAUGHAN, Dealnra in LUMBER GRAIN, FLOUR. MEAL, highMt nmrkrt price in cub Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye, Barley and Flaxieed. oul kept ccnBtnntlyon band.

MBS. OLIVE GRATTAW, TEACHER ON THE PIANO ifelodeon, Organ, Guitar A Banjo. ESSONS AT RESIDENCE OP PU-Lj pils. for for 24 Piano and Guitar, in (8. AddreM, thro' poxt-offlce, MB8.

OLIVE OBATTAN. Sept. 3, Decalur. lib. wishing Duquoin, Jiintown or Danville coal at the lowest cash prices, and prefer to have it weighed on the city scales, can do so by leaving their orders with HATCH KISSET.

December 10.1868. 2m. Korsmejer Caswell, STEA.M A.ND A I Weit Side of the Old Sytmre, tmder C. A. Tin Mart, DECATVR, 1E.UNOK8.

FIXTURES OF EVEBY VARIETY J7 and style connuntly on hand, and nil orders in their line promptly attended to. May 4,1348. lr. VSPAPERI.