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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-09
A, &. JOHNSON,

,iIAGON MAKER. All kinds Of Repair
w ing aud Jobbng done at short notice, IN
the hes, manner and at reasonable rates, shop
on Washington street, near the ferry landing.
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PHIL. HEN, ST.,

HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL
Ill PAINTER, is now prepared, at his shop,
ncxt door to Glockhofs, Illinois street, to exc
cute with neatness and dispatch all orders in the
Painting, Glazing, and Paper Hanging Line, and
at the most reasonable prices. Call aud give HIM
,,ial Hch?2twGm
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ALIEN. r.. SWANIDER,

.)DLlCE IlgiStrate and Ex-otici0 Justice
| OF the Peace. Collections made and prompt y
aid yer. Office IN Bailey Boyle's block up
.tairs, Rock Island.
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TAEE your watches, clocks and jcwclry to
Jeanneret, next door to the Rock Island bank
if you want them put in thorough repair
His charges are moderate and all his work
warranted to give satisfaction.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

Ess~ Under thlshoad limited number OF spec.
Ia' notices wllbcinscrted at 10 cents perlne each
Insertion,
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NEW DOUBLE TOP
G O O X | II q $ II O Y f.
SWilcr Il Reid
Oh allie n & @

4 NEW double top and double cover Gas
and Smoke consuming Cooking Stove. This
is &c dedlv the best stove Of the kind sold in
this market Call and see before making your
purchases.
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ArteSian Wells Bored

at short notice, and on reasonable terms. al
work warranted to give satisfaction. Address,
c. L. MERRILL,
Rock Island, Illinois.
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Ds SairH's ELEcrnic on selling rapidly ,snd
performing many cures. Messrs. CIae'us n Spcl.
del have sold quite large quantity, already, and
they say II gives universal satisfaction. See adj
ypr,isempnt.
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CALL AND SETTLE.

A LII notes and accounts due me or the late
n firm Of Whitaker & Eyerts, must be paid by
the frst day of January next, they will be left
with n. c. Connolly, ESQ, for collection. Take
due notice and govern yourselves accordingly
Dec3 dawtf A. EVERTS
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OSr of the very best places, in this region.
to buy family groceries, is at Temple Buford's.
His stock is of the very best quality. lie also
keeps SLIP CAandlc,y of all sorts, and his is
the only Ship ChanIlery store in this region.
His assortment is complete. He also keeps n
heavy stock of Iron and Nails, OF all kinds
His prices, for everything he keeps, are low,
in accordance with the times. Notice his ad-
vcrtscment and give him a call.
In the presidents message, although well
and ably penned, there is an omission which
is objectionable.
In these trying times it behoves the ptesi-
dent to teach people how to save money, and
thereby enable the nation to assist the exc.
cutiyo in crushing rebellion
We sincerely hope that he will make it all
right by inserting that the best place to buy
dry goods, notions, Christmas gifts, cloaks,
cloth, bonnets, embroiderics, hosngs, &C., is
at Block 4 Ncwburger's.
FOREIGN News England interfering with
the Mason and SlidelI affair has caused u eat
excitement among the New York merchants.
Notwithstanding many of them have refused
to sell sugar and coffee, n. Perry. Of Rock
Island, is selling sugar and coffee as cheap as
ever n Perry has just received a fresh
supply Of new raisius and ci;rou, and az the
danties for the holidays. Also fresh ar.
rival Of kerosene oil, Of the best quality, at
60 cents per gallon. All wishing to purchase
good goods, at low prices, will do well to call
at n Perrv's
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j. IL. LANGLEY ~ co.

GENERAL Commission and Forwarding
u Merchants. Dealers IN Salt, hydraulic Co
nent, Coal. Lime, &c, leyee, Rock Island, Ill.
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KE,,LERsTRAss 4 FRIES,

j ECTlFIERS and Manufacturers ofDomes-
lOtc liquors, Importers and Dealers IN Foreign
Vines and Liquors. Front street, opposite Ferry
Landing, Rock Island.
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iNAMlLY GROCERY AND PROVISION
/ STORE. Produce bought aud sold, store
,n the west corner OF Orleans and otter streets
the Green Corner.
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TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscrib-
N er pure hased at tax sale on the 2Sth day of
June, 1861, at Rock Island, the following descrb-
ed town lots and lands:
FL frac or sec "a tp q , e, acres.
w irac qrsec "a tp q &c, 6acres.
Seswqr sec 3ftp 81 . g, 40 acres.
s. +! Nv or sec II tp ~ 3 e, 40 acres
w NV Or sec 3, tp II e, 50 acres.
In nj frac ne Or sec TIP 10 e, 90 acres.
80 fronts sw pts " c or sec "a tp 10 e.
Meme or sec % TIP 10 e 90 acres
NJ 23rd acre sec % tp 10 e.
+! eqr sec tip 10 2e, "A 20.1o0 acres.
SIS acres " ! Or sec 80 tp 10 &c, 20 acres
S! lot 3, block 10, in the town Of Port Byron.
The time Of redemption of the same will expire
on the 2otb day OF June, 1863
n. BELCHER.
Port Byron, Dec 10, 1861.
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!. =. PRESCOTT,
rrORNEY " CUUNSELLOR ut LAW,
\ Solicitor IN Chanccry, Real Estate and COL
sctlng Agent, Moline.
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Abstract of Titles TO Lands and Lots
:, II. EELIE.

Names and Residence of Unknown Owners"
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The following an extract from letter writ
ten by the Rev. J. s. Home, pastor Of the Pierre
point street baptis, church, Brookyn,N. Y, to the
"Journa and Messenger Cincinnati, o., and
speaks volumes in favor of that word-renow ned
medicine, Mas. MISSIONS SOOTHING SyRur FOR
CHiLsREN rEErHING:
''We see an advertisement III your columns oi
Mrs. WlnslOw's Soothing Syrup. Now we never
said word IN favor of patent medicine before
IN our lite, but We are compelled To say to your
readers that tins IN no humbug tue hare tried a,
aud kn0r ii 10 bedH Il CLAIMS. 1t is probably one
of the most successful medicines of the day, be-
cause 1t is one of the best. And those of your
readers who have babies can't do better than lay
a supply" apl25 twawly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-09

Pubic Speakers, Nocalsts and all Others to
whom It is a necessity to have full, clear and
melodlous voice, wall find HOOFLANDS BAL
SAMIC CORDIAL Indispensable. Read TIA. ad.
yertls.mcnt IN another column Dec21 daw2w
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TIOM tS j. RUF ORD,
Rock Island Foundry l. Machine Shop.

TEEPS constantly on hand and makes to
n order, Steam Engines, Boilers, Water
Wheels, Mil Irons OF all descriptions, Store
fronts, and all other articles made ofcast ron
Pa rite uiar attention gwen 10 the manufacture OF
Boiler and Sheet-lroH Work, well as Black
smithlry and Steamboat work. Also, dealer in
Pig and Sheet Lead, Block Tin, and Block Zinc,
Wrought Irons, Bntt and LapWelded Pipes OF all
sizes Brass on Cups, Globes, aud all attic cs
ally found at first class foundry and machine
shop.
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CliAS. VI. OSlSORA 4,
HENRY EiSCHEL.

TrORNEY und Counsellor at Law. Of
\ flee IN the Court House.
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Business Cards.
!. ]. BiIARDSI.EN
WILLIAM sHEARER,

TTORNEY 4 COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Once IN the Court House, Rock Island
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MES lilly.
hNp'h' 80"
WAitNDCk ~ KELLY,

ANUFACrURERS OF Soap and Cam
Vi dies, Rock Island, Ill., Cash paid for Tai
i0w and Grease.
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rHICAGO, BURLINGTON K QUINCY
RAILROAD.

Passenger trains leave aud arrive at Chicago 40
follows;
Mail leaves s.4j n. IN. Sundays excepted; arrives
6.35 p. m, Sundays excepted.
Express leaves S.45 p. m, Saturdays excepted
arrives $50 a. m, Mondays excepted.
Auror1 Accommodation leaves 400 p. m, Sun
days excepted; arrives at 1918 a. m; Sum
days excepted. G. 6. HAMMOMND,
Superintendent.
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- ECTIFIER and Manufacturer ofDomestic
IL Liquors, aud dealer in Foreign Wines and
Liquors, Palace Row, Illinois street, Rock Island
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uAWLEY ~ w ELLIS,
j, ERYSINGEK,

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Rock Island, ILL.,
I Office in Bailey and BoyIe's Block.
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VIM. SHRADER'S STORE.

T'IIE farmers of Camden and vicinity an
buy
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To Buy Day GOODS CHEAP 60 to Wads-
worth'., Davenport. He has the largest
stock this side Of Chicago and is selling goods
less than the present eastern prices. II will
pay y0u cell to examine his stock when YOU
wish to purchase, jan9 d&wlt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-14

Rumors acd Reports.
resr,a,,.lci.ce Of the philadelphia III

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Inc SCOUTS oeyo'i.' oh"'.i'e'.o : .'"'7 ','''
ing to report. Cashtown IS SAID TO nave oeen
visisited this morning by Sky Contederates,
n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-14
The Stuart Raid.

Tie late: Stuart raid into !'ennsyIyanla 3llI
,IaryIarld is the prominent Iic1ne: and We may
;;,cc s)i.,tancc Ct It ;<,r Ii gay III rNo longer
\ lev already venture 10 suggest that the ii
tinat, result d. this circuinvcntlon 81 Nct-jt-
Ian tx three thousand cavalry will 1;e-"lnftr
quarter, fer The two contendjng force: BOW az
liaGeltI, looking one another III til, face: III
Mort hco-torn Virginia.
Ills ittc;, Is a most I'ccl'ic"n> aEr: aboulh
Que AZ I have been fully convinced FIR there
itas not been a single movement uaic 1Ghlch
would ye1yfy the trutlli1ness 81 s2:'Il state
n,ent. Un The contrary the military move
ments and ARRANGEMENTS Indicate offensive o.
erati;,ns. Whether these offensive p ans have
been iIltcll cleti with 10 any extent IS ti1at
dashiuy rider, Stuart, q few days viii deter
mine : Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ga Friday night much excitement existed III
Harrisburg. Horns were blown through, the
streets during tho WHOLE night ana al the
troops in and around the town were ordered
under ar12s Towards morning: however, il.
greatly subsidized
The New York World Of yesterday has
argvlulenttive article to show that 'euancip pa
ton, as a war measure. Is Improbable aud
useless.
The Boston Journal report Is, l27 troops il
camp in Massachusetts,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-14

two months mast some two thousand have i-%;en
shot, they having become useless % tne 'o7-
eminent.
The AlelDhi Theatre in Troy was I eStroyad
BY Ere on last Friday night. Nothing q no
ment was saved from the heatro, and So rapid
was the work Of destruction that in legs chan
half an hour little remained Of The building but
the bare walls,
A child was born in Lynn, Mass, 2 week
or two since. whose great grandparents are
still living. The ages Of the ancient couple are
respectivey q and IS years, aud the commence
uent of their married lif3 dates back three
quarters Of a century.
4 physician at orc Of the Paris hospitals
has Just cured a case Of delirinn tremcns
brought on by excessive drinking, by the Singh
lar remedy Of subjccting the patient 10 the con
slant influence OF the vapor Of spirits.
On the 10Th Of August a public meeting was
held in Georgetown, Demcrara, when the sab
jcct Of emigration Of colored persons from the
United States vas discussed: and Mr., Walker:
proceed to Washington on mission in relation
thereto.
The cxorEitant price demanded for coal is
causing great Inconvenience among housekeep-
ers in Philadelphia. Within the past siS
weeks it has advanced no less than fifty cents
on the ton
During the session Of the Trennial Ey,isco-
pal Convention, at New York: on Saturday,
resolutions providing for the restoration to the
ministry Of degraded clergy1aen. were; aftcr 3
PROLONGED debate, adopted.
Hon Caleb Gushing is in Washington, stay
ing at the house Of friend, anl Will probably
remain for some weeks. 1t IS said that Mr.,
Cushing has frequently rendered his services
and past experience in military affairs to the
L. S. Government; but that, for some reason
unexplained, the President believes that be
can be Of more utility in private than in militia
~ life
The report Of the Committee on the War
and the state Of the Country was the subject Of
debate, all day, Yesterday in the Episcopal
Convention holding its sessions in New York,
4 copy Of the order Of the Secretary Of War,
prohibiting officers from publishing theirreport
or permitting them to be published, has been
sent to each officer Of rank who parci plated in
the recent battles on the Rsppahannock Or in
Maryland
Officers belonging to tie division OF Brisa-
der General ESickles assert that he issued the
first army order touching the Proclamation OF
Freedom, an order of the same general tenor as
that Of General Mcclellan.
The New Orleans papers OF lSt inst, pub
L >l=... Il / j
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-11
TVS WAR IN THE South AND VEST

The intelligence from Kentucky is Important
At the battle near Perryville, on Wednesday,
the Tederals captured two batteries from the
Confederates, and compelled them to retire
eight miles. Gems. Jackson, Hill, IerrllI, anu
Acting Rrigadier Generals Webster and Lyt-
lie, Of the Federal army, were Fllled. There
is no confirmation Of the report OF zen oherl-
dams death, Gen. Rosseau was slightly voun-
ded. On Thursday morning, another engage
ment took place at Chaplain Greek, near Per-
rvville. The fight did not last long, out was
DESPERATE and bloody, resulting IN the defeat OF
the Confederates, who retreated rapl lily south
ward. No further particulars OF the loss OF
either army are received.
The reported fight on St. John s river, Fla,
was an attack by the gunboats Paul Jones'
Cinmerone, Scbago and Gonemaugh on 8 tor
tifcation on St. John bluff, with a view to
the recapture IF Jacksonville, Florida The
Confederates left their Notifications, leav-
inc eight heavy columbiads and two rlfed
guns, and another columbiad not mounted
The gunboats proceeded to Jacksonville, and
DESTROYED the ferry, cutting off the retreat OF q
Georgia regiment and band of guerillas, ma
king their capture, it is said, probable.
4 accommodating force was sent out from
Suffolk, Va, on Thursday evening Of last week
and proceeded to Franklin, on the Blackwater
river, driving the Confederate plckets IN on
their main body, and engaging in sharp ski.
n,ish. in which the Federal loss was three
wounded. On Saturday last, an expedition
was fitted out in Albemar[e and Panco Sounds,
consisting Of several gunboats, which assembled
the Blackwater to within six miles Of Franklin
but encountered such opposition from batteries
on the bluffs, that they withdrew. Franklin
is in Nansemon1 county, seventeen miles south
west from Suffolk, and six miles north OF the
North Carolina line.
The details of the recent great battle at Cor.
NTH confirm in the main the Geographic &C
counts previously given to the public, A bret
Southern account claims that the ted.rals
were driven FROM their entrenchments aud the
works occupied but also says that the South
prners were in turn compelled to withdraw
from the town.
4 dispatch states that the Federal troops &C.
cupied Grand Junction, Tenn, thirty-nine
miles west of Corinth, en- the Memphis and
Charleston railroad, on Thursday, 1t is repor-
ted that the Federals also occupy Tupelo, Miss,
but this is not confirmed 4 late dispatch
states that the report Of the occupation OF
Grand Junction is not confirmed. The Fede-
raj troops, however, occupy Rlenzl, twelve
miles south Of Corinth ~ Bait. Sun
The Washington Star says" Lieut. nant
Conc,r. 81 Vircinia Cavalry with 2 small
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-11
HARPER's FERRY.

HARPER'S FERRY.
The scene of wars desolation here presented
is most thorough and complete. All is ruin
end desolation. Nothing but blackened and
crumbling walls remain of the extensive
works, with piles Of bent gun barrels taken out
from the ruins and stacked like cord wood, and
heaps Of broken machinery and iron work.
OF all the numerous government buildings,
covering acres of ground, nothing remains but
the old engine house, the fortress OF John
Brown. which has not been interfered with by
either of the contending armies who have had
possession there.
At the depot, and around the railroad bridge,
a. sce,te Of deva station unparalleled is present.
cd. The Wager House Las been entirely de-
stroved, as well as al the buildings adjoining It
on the track, and the block Of brick buildings
in its rear-nothing remaining but & neap Of
bricks and mortar The extensive tressel work
running along in front Of the government bull
ding was only partially injured, and is now be-
ing rebuilt for the second time. The tall IRON
pillars on which it rests have been each time
left in good condition. otherwise the work OF
reconstruction would have been 8 more strlous
undertaking.
In the interior of the town, the houses hav-
inc been mostly deserted by their OLD residents,
the same scene Of desolation IS presented.-
About one-thrd Of the window: have been
shattered by the tremendous explosions when
the bridges were blown up and other works d q,
mo!ished by the same process The old Cath
ole church, standing on the pinnacle OF Boil
var Heights, appears to he the only structure
that has escaped the scathing effect OF the war
The water in the Potomac being very low,
the ruins of the bridge are visible along the
bed. which is strewn with shattered pillars
and bent bars and rods Of iron, together with
numerous car wheels and fragments OF locomo--
tves. IN some places, heaps Of iron bent and
twisted in all imaginable shapes, are presented
Several freight cars have also been tumbled
into the canal over the steep embellishments, and
are standing on their ends. The company have,
however, succeeded in the construction OF sub
stantial tracks across the piers. converting both
into the main track and the Winchester road
SC that the army supplies are now carried on
to Bolivar Hei ghts and will, III 4 few days, go
on the main track to harrisburg, which will,
be occupied SO soon as the road Is open2i to
that point.
The present occupancy Of Harper's Fee! " is
intended to be permanent, and 1t IS TO &c hello
cissituIcs of the war. Extensive works have
been erected on the Maryland Heights, whilst
Loudoun Heights are being cleared SO as to-
enable small garrison to resist any approach
that may be made to them. 4 thousand men
with axes we're yesterday at work on its SUM
init, and the large trees could be seen falling
like grass before the mowers sickle. On Boil
var Knights the corps OF Gen. Sumner is en-
camped = Baltimore American.
Dispatches were received yesterday at the
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The Washington Star says;-''Lieut~ nant
Cong2r, Sd Virginia CavaIly, with small
scouting party, attacked a small Confederate
guard found in Aide, Va, on Thursday, and
drove Them through. the village street, and
back upon their re &inent, mile beyond. -
Lieut.. C. lost none The Contederates had
one man killed, three wounded, and the fed
erals took four prisoners,
Governor Bradford states that no formal
nronosition to remove General Mcclellan had
been made by Governor Andrew Or any one
else al Axtl3ua~'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-11

Dispatches were received yesterday at the
i. S. War Department from the scene Of
Indian hostilites in the Northwest announ-
cling that several hundred Of The hostile Sioux
had come IN and surrendered themselves 70
the military commander, Ly whom courts-mar-
tial had been appointed to try the ripgleaders.
Il hiss been finally determined, in order TO
make assurance doub!y sure that the hull Of
the Monitor is al right, to put that vessel upon
the marine railway
It is stated that Gen. Geo. ", Morgan has
been tenn porarily suspended from his command
and a. court of inquiry has |een ordered TO in
vestigate the circumstances attending the
evacuation Of Cumberland Gap.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1862-09-25
Explosion at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Sept. IA frightful ex-
plosion occurred at the United States
arsenal this afternoon at two O'clock
1t occurred in the large frame building
known as the Laboratory" One hun
dred and seventy-six boys and girls
were employed in the building at the
time of the disaster, Of whom seventy
five or eighty were killed.
One explosion followed another until
the entire building was destroyed, and
those who could not escape in time were
burned up. The scene was most appal-
ling, the dead bodies lying in heaps as
they had fallen. In some places, where
the heat was most intense, whitened
bones could be seen through the smoke
and flames. In other places large masses
of blackened flesh we're visible Up
to the present time sixty-three bodies
have been taken from the ruins The
cause Of the explosion is not known, but
it is admitted by all to have been acct
dental.