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OFFICE I. S. EXpREss Co.
PINT Byron. Feb. }. 800.

FOrt byron, ED ., IoU-.
Col. DANroRTu-D Sir: There has been
received at this office from our boys in the ar
my, within the last ten days, over $1,000,
and 81 500 of the same is from the members
Of Capt. Dodge's company, who belong in
this town and immediate vicinity. 1t speaks
volumes in favor Of those who have left all at
home for their country.
Respectfully, ~ BELcnER.
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MOTTO

rrIlE notes, book accounts and rapers OF
| Mr. Julius Schulze, saddler and harness
maker. have been left with me for settiement'-
An those indebted 10 h!m are notified to make
mined ate payment, or cost VIII be made,
HENRY FISCHEL, Justice Of the Peace.
Rock Island, Dec =, 1861.
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j. ERlSINk.tlK.

, TTORNEYS AT LAW, Rock Island, Ill
\ Dhcc IA Bailey and Boyle'S Block.
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Abstract of Titles to Lands and Lots.


Names and Residence Of Unknown Owners
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PREMIUM JOB PRINTING

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uenuor at the ARGUS offtcr, and pee'''"''"a'
''''""''' ave
y,OCAI AFFAIR
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u-....,....,, an r,;o,os Gold and fine
..'m.,.. ,ho hast wa aver saw it This
-, l,o ,nor.,rv ;nd;cotcd 10 bclowO
rup yorls If our Transfers taycrus are
,.,,,doi NTH .lc;,,bs and slods sverv mint
,ho r,os+ of tbr,o holm, Ioolc1 with lrmbcr
c,r ,h, country
w. - q. -
No QUORUM OF the city council was present
yesterday, and OF course no meeting was
held. There will probably be n called meet
inc in few days.
ihL numerous '''',''' VI N,' w.
no"ef' QUE " Wv VIZ , .,','' 49,: E '''I ,a;
49,. u,,ls,1, .t Ia boy hoeu ,b,nnt about
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New TINE TABLE A new time table was
issued by the Chicago 4 Rock Island railroad
company on the "a inst. The only change
ut this place, as will be seen 10y reference to
the advertisement, is the time of departure
for the night express, which is now 800, p.
m; instead Of 5;&j, p. m, as heretofore
\ TruBLE.- On Sunday evening German
man who had been visiting some friends in
the third story Of Charles Buford's block,
made a mSstop at the head OF the lower night
Of stairs and fell from top to bottom, making
- tremendous racket rs he rolled heavily
.lo,c, b, tho la,t,ro oropsiuc fine peonle in
W." W '''N -. ua,;.r :,
the ufuS S'ore' "no '"'no ~ ,''' ''''0'' :"
curing If he was hurt. The only answer tAey
could ret from him was, 81 wants TO Wind my
,.o, ort >, and oF bn walked as though no.
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o. =. Q r,.n.,., ~,
pnr, Rvron Feb. ; 1862
Cl D,>,r,,ru- po,r SIR. There has been
recoivod at thi. office fron our boys in the ar.
my, within the last ten days, over $1,000,
and 81 500 Of the same is from the members
of CAN'T Dodro,. comnonv who belong in
Iii. t',c, o,J ;,,,,,1;ato yiciritv II sncoks
volumes IN favor Of those who have left all at
home for their country.
Respectfully, n. BELcHER.
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VI ''''' ''''"'
'"h XIV hN'h,
mr., rle@sahls NJ rrsI'aS &c resel,t
Poc, TsI,n1 conrty with reference to the
provisions Of the present constitution on the
subject of revenue, 1t proposes substitute
Tor SECTION iouf oi I'lc revenue aF'Ic'e eevei;
=, tLo ,a ',',,' ~, rouonrn
II was referred
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'|t''''N' =, an ''' rug now '''''S ''''''
'- , &C., ''' ~ ,'',.' ', $500 2,',1 .,a,. ,.u
The v,npr pannIe enfov it buoeIv. Parties
from the adjoining towns visit Ms almost eve
~ evening, stoppine at orr bota', cettioc
an oyster sumner, and then taking drive
ohout town. and off for home Partio. from
town take , drive into the conptry and sur.
r,riso .omn oc1ua;ntaoccs with short and
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A MYSTERY Not long since, as Mr., VIM.
Brooks was walking out among the old trees
on the Brooks farm, near this city, he heard
the faint moaning Of some animal in distress.
He listened, carefully, among the trees near
him. and became satisfied that the noise pro-
ceeIcd from a large hollow tree. lie return
ed to the house, procured an axe, and cutting
A hole near the bottom Of the tree, he found
poor little dog, nearly starved, his feet sore
and one toe-nail gone The little dog could
scarcely stand, and was a mere skeleton. $780,
Mr. Brooks took him to his house and fed
him, and has kept him ever since that time.
Yesterday he brought him to our Office lie
is fine dog, apparently about three years
old, has the appearance Of shepherd d9s
about the face, and has a tai! much resem.
bling that OF wolf lie is small has rather
long and thick hair, Of a chestnut color, has
all white feet, white face, little white OF
the back of the neck, white under his Jaws
and "a very few white hairs on the tip of the
tail. He has a very fine countenance, and j,
dog any one would prize
How did he get there? There was only on,
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4. NJ. MOORE,

Wholesale Il RETAIL DEALER in
" Hardware, Cutlery, lr-n, Nails, Wndo"
AJAX, &C., corner orlltnols and Buffalo streets,
Rock island, III,
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FAMILY GROCERY AND PROV isloN
/ STORE. Produce bought aud sold store
- rl. yr,, corner OF Orleans aud otter streets
tu. i,repu Corner,
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business Cards.
j. !. isEARDSLEN +,
WILLIAM sHEARER

! TrORNEY Il COUNSELLOR AT LAW
\ office N the Court House, Rock Island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-23

Helena. August II. says The land forces
boro ,o1r exclusive of Steeles division at Cla-
rendon cannot be less than $4,000. THEORIES
which Gen. Curtis led through his harrasslng
camDaign arc recuperated to great degree
That . movement of this army will soon take
place seems to be tho general OPINION Inc
fact that twenty five steamers are here, and re-
tanned in government employ, indicates move
| mnnt down the river Gen. Curtis has return
cd. and his return has increased the expecta-
ton of active movements soon.
The New York Commercial Of yesterday
afternoon says it has information that the
junction Of Generals McClellan's, Popes and
Rnrnsides forces has been effected, 1t Is bellcv-
ed at Aduia Creek. The same paper says that
reliable advices from the James river state that
sthe Contederates have occupied Harrison s
Landing and that their pickets extend as far
IS the Chickahominy A large portion of the
g1nboat fotia with the flagship was above
Harrison Landing, and would probably give
the Confederates taste Of their quality
Host of Office seekers are thronging Wash
inoton, loudly contesting for the assessorships,
coilectorships of internal revenue.
YIN. r. Hurlbut, whose detention by the
Confederates caused no little stir nearly year
AGO, has escaped from Richmond and reached
Washington in safety.
The Washington correspondent Of the \.
Y. World says-''1t is openly asserted by the
emancipatonists, that the long political strug-
Gle is drawing to a close and that the Presi
dent, overborne by the pressure brought upon
him. will issue decree giving freedom to all
saves-and this before the 18th Of September.
Messrs. Sumner Chandler & Co., have been
urging him, night and day, to do this thing.
It is said that two Rhode Island regiments
whose three months term is about to expire,
will return home. The great bounties that
are given recruits in the North creates de-
sire among soldiers to return home, to enlist
again under better auspices as to pay.
Since the speech of President Lincoln to the
delegation of blacks, it is understood that his
popularity with them is on the wane.
The New York World says-'The retreat
of Gen. Pope will bring untold horrors upon
one class Of unfortunate people; we allude to
those who were either persuaded, frightened,
or forced into taking the oath of allegiance to
the United States The Rebels will, of course
wreak all their vengeance upon these weak
brethen 1t ought, however, to be lesson to
our generals never to exact oath Of this kind
until there is no longer any danger of a recov-
cry Of the territory by the rebel troops Treat
ment of this kind only serves to make the rule
Of our government contemplate as we'll as de-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-23

cannon consisting of four large brass oiecos
were sold on Wednesday night last at nr;v.* ,
sales to Senior Bcrgamotte, and shipne3 nevt
day to the United States Misunderstood th,t
the sale was effected by the Southern partv a.
eleven cents per pound.
The enrolling officers, the commissioners e
enrolment and draft and examining surgeons
have been appointed by the Governor of Ma.
ryland, for Baltimore and most Of the counties
Of the State Or. VIM. N. Kemp has been
appointed in the place Of DR.. Thomas Owens
for the wards Of Baltimore city.
The latest reports Of the harvest in France
are less gloomy than those which reached US
some weeks siace. The present prospect is
that the yield will be fair one.
A number Of Irish officers and citizens have
obtained permission from Governor Andrew,
of Mass, to raise new Irish regiment for
nine months selvice Recruiting viii be at
once commenced,
Brigadier General Joseph 3. plummer Of
the E, S. A., died recently near Corinth. lie
commanded brigade in the corps Of General
Rosecrans. He had ridden from his ovn
headquarters to those Of h;ssupperior General,
and not finding General Rosecrans in his tent,
rel. aimed there to await his arrival. While
there he was visited by death, General Plum
mer had been for many years IL the service
He was a graduate OF West Point
Rear Aelniral Read, Of the {. S. Savy, died
at Philadelphia yesterday, where lie was sta
toned. He was on the retired list.
The work on the Notifications at Memphis
IS progressing BY the aid of the contrabands
Some of the guns captured at Island Ten are
to be used on them.
There is considerable soicitu e for the salty
Of Eastern Kentucky. Pjketon is in the hands
Of Humphrey MARSHALL 5 advance. Cen Mar
shall is himself said to be moving with heavy
force to the scene Of his former defeat. There
is said to be no doubt but that the Confederates
intend to take possession Of the Big Sandy
region, drive the Federal force out, and carry
the war to the Ohio border.
4 Washington dispatch to the New YORK
Tribune states that some time since President
Lincoln prepared Proclamation OF Emanc
patton. in accordance with the law OF congress
to take effect on the first Of December neSt
should the war continue; that he submitted II
to his Cabinet two or three times; that all 11s
Cabinet were in favor it except Mr.. Seward ana
Mr. Blair; these two persistently ana reSolG'e ~,
" opposed it on all occasions. and hence i LIDS
never seen the light
The total number of volunteers arrived ia
Washington since the 18th Instant: 10 A,5
O clock last evening, including recruits io' Wv
regiments, was 1880, - g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-08-23

beng somewhat OOStiucLeu ny low WdlcI.---
The drought in the upper country is very
great, and the corn crop has suffered severely,
while the Potomac is too low to admit Of an
ADEQUATE supply Of water in the canal at
present.
On Wednesday last the steamer Belvide'e
going down the bay, bound to Fortress Monroe,
collided when off the mouth of the Rappahan-
mock river, with the steamer Elm City, loaded
with troops, Gen. Sykes, and about 500 regu-
lars coming up No lives were lost, but the
boats were SO much damaged as that they must
cease running for the time being for REPAIRS
The Film City is injured in the bow, and the
Belvidere in her wheels.
The government is anxious to secure the
yrize steamers at Philadelphia for transports,
especially the Bermuda and Lodona-both
iron vessels, and recently built. An offer has
been made by the agents of the government to
take them at their appraised value; but this
course DOES not, it is UNDERSTOOD meet the
anproval OF Judge Cadwalader, who is Of the
opinion that there must be q public sale.
Camden, n. J., has furnished her quota OF
troops under both acquisitions, and therefore
escapes the draft.
n the Gratiot street prison, St. Louis, are
1880 persons confined on government account
They are guarded BY IS men,
Gen. Corcoran reached New York yesterday.
His reception is said to have been the most
magnificent ovation ever accorded to any one
individual, The formal reception by the city
authorities took place at Castle Garden,
the mayor making an address Of welcome, to
which Gen. Corcoran replied. As the procession
nassed the New England Rooms, salute was
fred from a four FOUNDER placed on the roof:
The Generals headquarters are at the st.
Nicholas
The United States iron-c!ad trigate lronsides
left PHILADELPHIA en- her first cruise on Thurs
day. She sailed under sealed orders, AID it Is
understood that her mission is to be q very I'M
1,or+ant one. She has ful figates crew OF
picked men.
4 dinner was given to General Wilcox on
Thursday evening at the Athen@um Club,
Fifth avenue, New York.
4 dispatch from St. Louis says 1.-The
sickness on the feet is exceedingly great. On
the Cincinnati ninety-three were on the sick
E;st, and take the fleet through, halt their
crews are down Should this matter not mend,
4ho ennboats will not be able to cooperate very
theoretically with the land forces u the con
+on,n1ated movement upon Vicksburg. In the
camps back of the bluffs much sickness pre-
walls which is attributed to the use Of the
spring water there Astounding: said to be IN
nregnated with ccpperas
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-04-03
Gommsrtial Matttrs.
Review Of tho Cincinnati Marhet.
from the Duly Caxste Of Yestsrduy.I


F.oUit-A dull ani heavy market, aud sup.rlne Of
frfed nj ~ SU4t % hardly anything done, and prices
NV II ssSs-aad 90, % ,is,s.ni and en ns"'Ii1 e hisher, with
sale. 400 hrls nj lpaipie the later rate Tor wagon.
PROvlslUNs-A continued good demand lof Iaik
which nre IN good demand a, &c Tor heavy. Shoulders
in gvUd demand ut &c. Tue RATE asked are Y and ste
l IoI I us%e CIV snd h s.s.' po .r's and EseS 's az: dsIi .aS
prices lo,ninni, 20 a srsai extent the rates 1ksd are
lor Mess PORK. $40 oc9io 10 aud Tor Bacon,st and &c,
ny, at . Dc 5000 v do at je 10000 v clear Sides at
SIC 2coo piece: % Hams g, e, $500 v SIDE: at SIC;
~ ~ 81 9sa .sS 90 81 Mi y ps !, Sc sSS Slis f sS%p Pors = =. al Mayo STa
Vile at 81 OO, and $50 do Mes At $40 "a.
GRocERlEs-sussr firm a, sIGvic; Molasses 400
WHEAr-rhe offerings TO- day were in excess Of the
demand, and prices dcelincd Y13c Y bush, the market
/ OJ for white. The sales reported were $50 bush Hlll al
Ooc; 301 bush prime red at DJc, s0 bush nj Die In bulk
aud $50 do white Of 81 W.
rules firm at full rates. We gsose Var at 349Sc mbuik
nj the lower depo,s
pr 8as are sasss as ne s.a !; sssa ss,s Ugh s~ I' ssss,e .@ ID
bulk. The sales reported were 100 bush. al csnal al
2stc, aud 100 do Mt 1ge! riFf
RYE-rhe market is unchanged and firm we quote
prime al S51Bc OH arrival
BARLfY-A continued fair demand for prime sam.
pies. and the market rales sieady at Bod7Uc Tor Fall, and
bJaJ5c for slute Spring. Chica % sells al 5o9cnc ac-
corliug to quality Sales Of l.yOU bushels prime at 6sc.
HAY-IIe market is unchanged and steady. We
quote tiyhi-presseI at &i3Hll per toll, aud loose-pressed
C~iIELsE-rhe demand is fuir and the market firm al
&c for Western Reserve, nc for Bambursh, and eiG9c
BUTrER-PGrne and choice qualities Of roll are in
good demand at lUG Tic tic lower grades remain dull al
loaiic for fair to good, aud 7Gsc Tor common Grease
SEhD-clovrr remuin. dull with but n limited demand.
The sales reported were rs bushels at s. W, aud Is bugs
an extreme me ut the close, and for round lots II was
difficult 10 81 over - oO' riao,hy is nominal at q
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-04-03

ps~MovINa DAY.-Nearly everybody
appeared to be moving on Monday and
Tuesday. W. do not r%ecollect of so much
moving about for a number of years.
James w. Collins has removed his Drug
Store to the room formerly occupied by Il.
B. Ryan, one door West Of the Lewii
House. Mr.. Collins is fitting up a very
nice room. ,
The Post Office is removed to the room
one door West Of the Treasurer's Office.
Mrs. Ryan has removed her Confection-
airy to the room formerly occupied by
the Post Office.
Mr.. Schwakoff will open a bakery on the
Northeast corner Of Main and Marietta
streets.
Mr.. L. p. Hoffner has removed his tailor
shop to Genin's room, opposite the late
stand Of J.. w. Collins.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-04-03
Sprtial Autiees.
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Important to Females.
Important to Females.
Dr. Cheeseman's Pills.
DIR. CheeSeAfiRnss Pills.
s- Dr. Choesensan,s Pills.
THE HEALTH AND LIFE OF WOMAN

THE HEALTH AND LlF OF WOMAN
Is continually in pcriiif she 10 md enough to neglect
or mai,reut those sexual irregularities 10 which two-ihird,
oil her sex are more or less subject.
DR.. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS, prepared from the same
formula which the inventor. CORNELIUS l.. CHEESE
MAN. VI, d, of New York, has for twenty years used
successfully in an extended private Professionalism
ly relieve without pain all disturbances OF the periodical
discharge. whether arising FROM relaxation or suppression
They act like n charm IN rsinuving ihe pains that accom-
pany difficult or iminoderate menstruutioL, and are the
only safe and. reliable remedy Tor Pushes. Sick Head
ache Pains in the Loins, Back ard Sides Paipitstion Of
the Heart. Nervous Trrmors, Mysteries. SpRsms, Broken
Sleep, and other unpleasant and dangerous effects Of nj
unnatural condition OF the sexual functions. In the wors
cases OF Fit or Albus or Whites, they effect speedy cure
To Wives and Matrons.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS are offered as the only sal,
means Of renewing interrupted menstruation, but
Ladies must hear An mind
Tha, on that very account, II ,skeu when the Interrupt
lion arises from natural causes, they will inevitably pre-
vent the expected events. This Caution il absolutel,
necessary. Tor such Is the tendency Of the Pills TO restor
the original functions Of the sexual organization, thu
n-Ewpiieit< lipsc,iesse.- rsstissg h4AaAdS shsus hey sAe0l
not be used. with each BoS.-thc pfice One Dellsr eac
Box containing from 10 10 so Piils /.
Pill, sent by mail promptly, by enclosing price 10 tn
General Agent. Sold by Druygests generally.
X B~gHUTCHINGS,
General Agent for the u. States and Canadas.
feo821y. 20 Cedar ST., New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-04-03
sy-CApr. CnARbxswdRrH's OPINION

2 CAPT. OHAHbEbWOHTHb OfiNioN
OF BILL RIcE. Here is what Capt. Charles
worth said Of Bill Rice, "Dcmocistic''
candidate for Constable this Spring, as he
has been for the last half dozen years.
who volunteered in his company, and then
backed out when the time for going came
round. The Italicized word c6ices used by
the Captain, we presume, means Township
Constable, and the likel We quote from
the Independent Republican, june 27, 1861:
1--WE sincerely hope that these good mem
bers who were promised high oiices-but
didn't 90, will now sleep well O nights and
enjoy the dignity of said offices under their
own vine and fg.tree, and in times to come,
when their venerable heads shall be blossom
ed for the grave, will sit around their family
hearth stones, with their great grand chill.
dren around theiA, and relate to them the
many heroic deeds which they performed at
home as officers " Of the st. Clairsville
Rifles, during the great rebellion Of 1861, .
* 3. Resqmescdt en- pace"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-04-03

b0-FRoM H 18TH REaIMENT.-Ws
have a letter from an officer in the 18th
Regiment, dated Camp Stanton, Columbia,
Tenn, 23d March. The writer says he bad
not seen a paper since the l4th, and knew
nothing Of what was going on in the out
side world. 1t was reported in camp that
Mcclellan was in Richmond-that MeE,phis
was evacuated and burned-that Alabama
had laid down her arms of rebellion, &c
The Belmont boys there were generally well.
The winter is over, and they have little
fear from sickness now. The boys are re-
pairing the railroad bridge over Duck Riv'
er, which was destroyed by the rebels
Capt. Glover, of this county, is boss o.
the working parties from McCook's Divi
sion, at the bridge. A better and more
energetic man could not DO had. Co. E
(those who were not detailed for working
parties) were engaged on their camp stree
pitching half dollars. Capt. Holloway ant
Sergeant Thompson had ~inaugurated tina
st. Clairsville institution q few days before
They were enjoying the most delightful
Reather,-such as we have in Ohio in May
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-04-03
THE WAR for the UNION
From the Southwest.

RoLIA, Mo-, March 29.-Reliable per.
sons just from our army in the Southwest,
say the rebels, some $500, under Van Dorm
and Price have retreated entirely across
Boston Mountains, and are now ut Van
Buren, and Fort Smith, receiving supplies
from Memphis and Little Rock via the Ar.
kansas river, which is high.
The Texas troops are much disheartened
at the death of Gen. McCulloch, and Ar.
kansas feels the loss of Gen. Mcintosh very
severely.
The rebels are badly of for clothing and
stores. ,o-e.
Pixies Indians have returned to the In
dian nation. They were not formidable il
battle, being panic stricken at the effect of
our Artillery. .ft8.blatt I-h a
Price received . Major Generals com
mission in the Confederate service on the
10th.
One regiment Of Texas troops reached
Van Buren, on the 18th to reinforce VaI
Dorm and moro expected from Louisiana
The whole rebel achievements will not ex
coed 1000 in the next SIX weeks.
Gen. Curtis army fell back to keitsvill,
to secure forage. Arkansas north Of Fay
e~tteville is entirely. eaten out. Our force
are now encamped at the head Of eros
Timber Hollow, where water and forage ar
plenty.
Our pickets extend into Arkansas and tn
rebel .pickets come north to the top OF Bos
ton Mountains.
Fayetteville Is unoocupied. Very it'll
Union sentiment has been discovered in Al
kansas. ~
Bombardmsnt Of Island No. 10.
CAIRo, March 29.-Aftsr 4 lull in tn
bombardmeit. of Island No. 10. it was re
vived vigorously yesterday: The rebels ap
new guns Of longer range.
Nothing important from Tennessee.
Arrivals from Memphis to-day report
general aespondency. But little conidenc
Z fell, even in the force concentrating .
Cotihth..f ~ lt,E ,e - M EA
ST. Lotus, March so.-The army correl
pondent of the Republican, writing undo