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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-30
They Stitch, Hem, Bind, Fell. Quilt
and Emhroider without Basting.


The great trouble with sewing machines, thus
far, has been that those which are good for any
thing, such as Singers, Grover y Bakers, or
Wheeler 4 Wilson's are too expensive, whilst the
cheaper ones were made So imperfect that they
did not answer the purpose. Mcssrs. George +.
Collins 4 Co, of Chicago, bring now before the
American public Eots Improved "Pearl''
double threaded machine, which has all the per
leCtIOns Of the higher priced machines, and only
costs $5O.-Grdnd Rapids (Mch.) Adr"tiser.
FHiots "pclyi'' SctriRg Machinc-We can
truly say that It Is, for the family, rHr invention
ofthc age. How rapidly and pleasantly 1t works!
and what a convenience II must be Wewonder
If any family will be without them when they can
bc obtained at 50 low a price as $50. five had
wife, farm and family surely we Should have
one of these machines, Tor they are just the thing
for farmers -or, for that matter, anybody's-
family Boston Herdd
Chenp and Serrireibie-wc have, tor some
weeks past, had on trial one OF t.lhot's lmprov-
ed "pcarl'' Sewing Machines The price oft
being cheaper than that of any other machine, We
were somewhat skeptIca regarding ITS relIabllit!;
but after thorough and critical trial, we Will say
1t lscyery way worthy OF the high reputation sus-
| tanned by 1t. Its chcapness, instead of detractIng
| from It's worth, makes II the more desirable IN
| these hard times Its stitch is perfect, and then
the working of 1t IS so simple that its use is
easily learned. To our family friends we fully
recommend It -ChHtian Times.
Farmers HjreS and DIughters.--We refer 10
EIltot's "pcarl' Sewing Machine, the simplicity
! and usefulness ofwhlch cannot be over-estlmated.
II has all the requisites OF good aud servlCea0le
machine. and the price places 1t wlthin the reach
] # all. To those OF our readers who wish good
| and at the same time, cheap machine, We unhesi-
tatngy recommend the one above mentIoned.-
| fdrmeI'S gazette.
EHiors Improved "pedfi'' Sering Mdchiae,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-30

Two TENANTS wanted for a couple Of COM
Portable dwelling houses, situated IN pleas
ant part of the city. For particulars, etc,
enquire at the Daily -i,guS job rooms, third
floor in Buford's block.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-30

The coucer, by the children Of the orphan
home of industry, near Iowa City, given at
Island City hall last evening, wa. a very
credtabIc aiiar,--nnd the statements OF the
Rev. Mr.. Townshend, the missionary, who
has rescued some $50 children from hte OF
vice and crime were listened 10 with much in'
tercst. The hail was full aud liberal con
ubution was made in aid Of The benevolent
object
The party 60 to Chicago today, aud will be
in Davenport On their way home, next Tues
day evening.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-30
For st. Louis. tairo, Dunleith. CaleIla.
FreepOrl, &c.
QUICK TIME AND Low FARE

Pusscngcrs taking The oNonIng Wan OF INt VHI-
csro and Rock Island Railroad from ock Island
and Davenport, make immediate connection at La
Sale with trans of the Illinois Central Railroad
going North and South.
Time from Rock Island to ST. LOUIS 10 hours.
do do Cairo, y do
Soldiers tickets to St Louis aud Car" tor SAFE
at military rates.
All trans of the Chlccgo and Rock island Rail
road connect at Pond Creek with trains of the C. B.
20. Il. Il. tor Burlington and Quincy.
JNO. f. TRACY, Grn'i Supt,
rLjHy amt Ffrer, ChiNs ahM Ecccr.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-30
nR THOMAS GALI.

nUYSICIAN, SURGEON, u ACCouCil
/ EUR. Residence west corner OF o''er anu
Orleans streets. Office over buiord's BANK
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
FROM WASHIyGTON

WASHINGTON, April a The senate, in
executive session to day, confirmed the nom
inaton of Mertin Metcalf of Michigan, consul
at Aquas Cacnles, Mexico, and of IIoratio
King, expostmaster general, as one OF the
commissioners under the act Tor the abolish
ment of slavery III the District OF Columbia.
The board will organize at once.
The senate, to day, by unanimous vote,
ratified the Seward.Lyons treaty recently ne
gotiated here for the suppression Of the Alri.
can slave trade.
The French minister, NJ. Mercier, returned
to day in the frigate Cassandra from Rich
m0nd. Soon after his arrival he visited the
stale department and had a long and doubtless
interesting interview with secretary Seward.
lie states that he never heard until his ar.
iva here of the "Dr. Lemoine, who is said,
by the Richmond papers To have represented
thirty thousand Frenchmen"
The secretary OF war has observed with
some surprise that the commanders OF one or
two military departments, cOnCeiving them
selves empowered to do so, have undertaken
to accept the designations of land otherwise
discharge from the Gervice OF the United
StatesD officers commissioned or appointed by
the president on the volunteer staff of the
army. All such discharges are irregular, and
unless confirmed by the president void Of eff.
feet. None but the president can discharge an
officer appointed by himself, aud as he has
not delegated this power to any general, no
general must attempt to exercise it unless by
direction of the president
Brigade surgeon j. w Thimson, U. S. ",
is dismissed from the. service as an alarmist,
on the recommendation OF his brigaditr gen.
era (Sumner) commanding the second army
corps approved by Gen. Mcclellan, ,com.
handing the army of the Potomac,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRAPH
T0 TINE WORCESTER DAILY SPY
rROM McCLELLAN,s ARMY

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTOMAo
NEAR YORKTOWN, April 24-rhe weather is
again pleasant and the roads are begiRni q TO
improve. The preparations for carrying out
the plans Of the commander in chief are being
rapidly pushed forward to completion.
Two deserters trom the sixth Alabama reg.
ment came within our lines yesterday. They
were from Pennsylvania. They represent the
rebel forces at 100, 600, aud that they are bust
ly constructing works in the rear OF their pres
ent lines. These men have no knowledge of
the arrival of jeff Davis in the rebel camp
On Tuesday the rebels came out from their
rifle pits in front OF Lees Mills, and killed one
OF our pickets. After he was dead about thir.
ty OF them fired their pieces into his head,
completely rddling it with bullets The off.
Ger commanding tue reserve then ordered his
n,en to charge on the rebels, which was will
lingIy responded to- This charge resute in
several of them being killed and one of them
taken prisoner. Two men were killed on our
side and two mortally wounded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
FROM NEW MEXICO.

Fort UNION, NEW MEXICO, April 10.
Col Slough, after the battle OF Apache Ca.
non, fell back to Bernal Springs, As miles
south OF Fort Union Col. Candy sent from
fort Craig peremptory orders to fall back to
tort Union, which was Immediately done.
1t would seem that we crippled the enemy
in the fight at Apache Canon more than was
believed at first We have reliable informa.
ton that we killed over one hundred men in.
Guiding six officers, and wounded over two
hundred. We have now prisoners at fort
Union two officers aad eighty-two privates,
The enemy immediately fell back to Santa
Fe.
Yesterday an express arrived from Colonel
Candy, stating that he would leave tort Craig
on the 3lst of March. Kit Carson, with a
regiment of New Mexican volunteers, 700
strong, will remain at tort Craig 1t is ru-
mored that Colonies Steele and Baylor of the
rebel army are advancing into New Mexico
with 800 additional men.
A report says the Texans are entrenching
at Santa Fe, and that Col. Candy, having
strengthened his command to twelve bundled,
is fifty miles south of Santa Fe. This may
enable our two columns to act together.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
FIGHTING IN GEN. FREMONTs DE-
PARrMENE.

WHEELING, VA, April "A squad of 25
infantry, sent from Romney, by Lieut. Col
Downey, tic look after guertIas, was attacked
yesterday morning, on Grass Lick, by the
rebels, 40 in number. Our force lost killed,
but drove the rebels, who took refuge in
the house OF one POLAND. Colonel Downey
went with a reinforcement of cavalry, but the
rebels fed at his approach, carrying off sever.
al dead and wounded ; among the latter, Col.
Parsons, their leader, and POLAND, the owner
of the house. The interior of the house was
covered with blood. Col. Downey burned the
house and pursued the flying enemy, taking
five prisoners.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
FROM PITrsBURG LANDING.
A SUCCESSFUL SKIRMISH.

PITTsBuRG LANDING, Tenn, April "a -
A accommodating party under General A. j..
Smith, lett this morning and attacked the
eneny's pickets, $50 strong, who left in
great haste, leaving knapsacks, blankets and
everything else. The party proceeded on
foot to Pea Ridge and there found three or
four thousand drawn up in line.ot battle, who
a first the fire OF our artillery also decsmped,
| eaving tents, camp equpage, private bag.
gage, half written letters, and other things,
Indicating a great surprise. Enough tents
were left to accommodate division. Every.
thing was burned. We captured twelve pris
oners, none of whom expressed regret at be-
ing captured. They said the people of the
south are getting tired of the war. The roads
are improving fast.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25

NEW YORK April "a COTTON quiet; sales 700 bales,
at 29t q Z93c Tor III ddiin. uplands.
FLOUR-Sales 10 $40 bbls; state and western runs
rm superlne stte 81 s. q ass; extra state $500 q
Sic tor Inferior to commons round hoop Ohio S5l5 q
$40; superine western AGO @ IS; common TO good ex
western 500 a SO; Outhein tirmer: sales 1900
bhls mixed good 5000 q g5 fancy ami extra so @
81 Canada shade irmer sales 1860 hbis extra 500 a
$50
Wheat unchansed sales $4,000 bush; winter red west
ern $3.50 @ 4 tue latter price for choice; Michigan
red states sl,2O Corn heavy and lower; sales 1900
hn III mixed western 5Sc in store and SOC delvered yell
low jersey S. a 50 Oats are firm.
Beet quiet ami nominal. Rice steady; 500 bags Rar-
Coon and atna = a 81 sugars active; sales 1900 hhus
Muscoyado at " 0 ST. the latter for choice. Coffee
dull Alolasses quiz and firm; 20 hhds Barbados at
2ic; IS b5ls MuscOvado at 2Sc.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25

CAIRO, April "a The rise in the Tennes
see river has reached here. The Ohio has
risen an inch, and is still rising. Dispatches
from Cumberland represent that the river is
rapidly rising. The country between here
and Mound City is inundated The entire
track OF the Cairo and Fulton railroad, be
tween BIRDS FONT and Charleston, Mo, is
washed ashore or destroyed.
Gen. Bragg has transferred the command Of
fort Pillow to Gen. Price.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
THE NOTORIOUS "NAamvILLD,

New York, April 24.-We learn that the
rebel steamer Nashville, now called the
"Thomas L. Wragg" had returned to Nassau
from an unsuccessful attempt to run the
blockade at Charleston, with one of her pad.
die boxcs badly injured, it is supposed from
cannon ball She has full cargo OF smmu-
milton aud guns brought by The steamer GIad-
tor from England
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
mEORETAWY WELLEs.

WASHINGTON, April "a "A special dispatch
to the Evening Post says that secretary Welles
is TO be removed Some time since lie ten
dered his resignation TO the president, but ii
was not accepted. This probably has given
rise to the rumor OF an immediate change in
the pahiupt
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25

NEW YORK, April 24.-ST0CKS are dull and closed
heavy; Chicago and Rock Island 54; Cleveland and To-
ledo 4O{ Gaena and Chca 663; illinois Central scrip
53 Michigan Central SIT Erie preferred 6l} New York
Central 80; fachc Mail O4i; Pemnsy COo9; Amer
lean old 1913; illinois Central registered s.; skies
81 registered A4s; fves, "A coupons sc; skies
81. coupons 94s Treasury $40 l0Os skies one year
certificates 9ss Missouri skies 1871 Tennessee SKIES 3D.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
1or Sale or 90 gGt.
gElWO VERY BEAuTlFuL HOI

'S'WO VERY BEAUTIFUL HOUSE
d, LOIS FOR SALE.-They are situated on Harvard
street, opposite the residences of Hartley Williams and
Joseph ID. DAM Is, Esqrs Each has Il front of sixty
seven feet and depth OF from hundtel to hun
dred and sixty feet be desired They stocked
with an abundance O fine Fruit trees in hearing, also
CurrantS Raspberries. Blackberres, and Grape Vines
There are few if any desirable lots lett unoccuped in
the cit' beirg central slightly and Of The pleas
ATTEST Streets and the present is very favorable
time builing, the opportunity of securing first
lot at a reasonable price should not be neglected.
Several Cottage Lots, elibly situated lots of land
from one to six acres, within mile Of the Post once
and various 9th parcels of real estate will be sold at
low prices and on very accumm)d dating terms Apply,
from to a. M, and from to .. M, 10
ID. S. Me SINGER,
apis devils Corner of Chestnut and Walnut streets
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25

formerly a rebel privateer, has arrived a: Phil
adelphia, prize to the gunboat Keystone
State. She was taken of Georgetown, S. C..
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25

HALIFAX, April 70 The Assiatic has
sailed for ST. John, N. b., to embark troops for
England.
NEw YoRK, April 24.--The sehooner Dixie,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
KEAAEDY'S RHEUMATIC IMMINENT.

The attention of the public is called to this most ex-
ceent Of all Linmeuts perfect and speedy for
all the aches and pains thAthesh is heir to.
RHEUMATISA is caused by stagnaton the
fluids arising from checked perspratiOnis cured by
few bottles OF KENNEDY's RHEUMATIC LISIMEHT.
NEURALGEA-the king Of all paints caused by
an Inflammation CT the nerves-is Instantly cured by a
few applications of KEsSEDYs RHEUMATIC LIsIMEST.
sPRAINS caused by an over-extension and a
sudden re action Of the musces-is cured by afew bot
ties of kENNEDYS RHEUMATIC LINiMKET- equally good
for man or beast.
PLEURISY is an Inflammation Of the lining of
the rbsis cured by few bottles Of KESSRDYs RAEU-
MATIC LINIhRHT
BRUISES arc caused by a sudden pressure Of the
aesh and smashing of the tlssuesis Instantly relieved
By kEEEEDYs RHEUMATIC LIkiAENr
era u II Is contraction OF the muscles, caused by
sudden stoppage Of the nervous uid which prevents
animal life having free flows cured by d few applica
lions of kENHEDYs RHEUMATIC LIEtMEET
BILIOUS collie Is caused by neuralgia IN the
stomach and bOwes-take teaSpoonful Of KESNEDY's
RHEUMATIC LINIAEHT in warm water every hall hour
sORE THROAT AND HOARSENE ss
are caused unnatural dryness Of the glands-wet
piece OF flannel with KEEEEDr's RHEUMATIC LINIMEsT,
apply 1t going to bed, and you will be welln the
mExDACIEE AND THROBHINC. OF
THE TEMPLES Is caused by pressure from insensble
perspratiOn-s cured by few applications Of KEHNR.
WEA rs RSS OF THE RACK.-Follow tho
direction in the circular around each bottle.
Il Is good for TOOthnthe, Earache, Sweed Face and
Inflammation Of every kind Every family should have
Manufactured BY DOSALD KENNEDY. Roxburv
Mass. Price so cents. sold by DAVID SCOTT, GRO.
2. HARLOW, JAMES GREEN, BUSH & CO. Nj 4.
everywhere.
OXYGENATED BITTERS- sure
~ cure ior Dyspepsia. for sale by GEO. R. sPUBR
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
CHILDREE's HOSIERY.

200 doz Childrens Fancy Cotton Hose all sizes and
l0c per pair, usual price l3c.
100 doz Childrens fancy Cotton Hose from l23c to se
a pair
1000 doz. Misses White Brown and slate Hose rang.
Ing in prices from SC upwards.
discount made to those who purchase by the dozen
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25

OXYGENATED BITTERS A sure
" cure Tor Dyspepsia. tor sale by GEO. r. SPUR,
70 Main street ar apio
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25
BLACK DRESS SILKS.

Look at 2s inch High Lustered Oil Boiled Silk at
90c per yard.
Look at 80 inch Heavy High Lustered oil Boiled
SILK at 81 No such goods In Worcester money.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-25

WESTERN RAILROAD-SPEClAL
W NOTICE. - Freights taken for the West and
Southwest az New York rates For further particulars
inquire Of IL. s. NICHOLS, Agent Western railroad,
Wore ester. IL GRAY SuDt
Worcester, April u, 1862. dlmis abig
, 1862-05-01

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course | made the prescription named, and ol
course be died"
A, I-;.A h-ou.A. h.e,.
u.';s,.',a ~ , so- ~. ~, RS;Uo ~ " .S.r~" nS
v"gSancv ma was inns a"sstionaS. MhSt
ira. ore vonO
D. ps,NSy Oo,v ,ou. horo. s.u,-
Mac;ssrs,','Y,,,, n ,hs SsSC.r;,S i;nst Io,,o,.
ton whether you have ever been " sea iu your
life.
Pat-Sure, now, and does your honor think
came over irOm ireland In . wAgonp
Magistrate Commit him commit him.
A. o,a la. 80 ,,.,L;o, .,on, p;o..dn,,
,be" IN" % ,,.w ~ . bn,cS"r'" Io~ csDa IN c"1'
tact with her shoulder, aud dirted her dress
The deuce take that trayl" exclaimed she in
. pet
"Ah, but the deuce can't take the trey !" ex-
claimed young Rumpsteak, with the greatest
gravity
FroE POrsOn being once at dinner party where
the conversation turned upon Captain Cook, and
his celebrated voyage round the world, an guorant
person, in order to contribute his mite toward the
SiIaSi SGEia iateIcSurse sS asked MN was LOOK
,'u,,1,, SJ u I.st i. s po .,h
hs dd r"t ",;nS u ,;,I -. ha ;,nU,siot tnIv ..r.
,n,s,i an a sa"ordw "
'''.U =" 'eo0"u,
A "pome " on kissing sums up the pleasures OF
siISsiTS s,ror;~ mi com nrehenS;va
We presume il Is just so:
"Strawberries and cream, when It's hot,
My induce Us to stay and not rove,
, 1862-05-01
A Prayer for our Volunteers.

God Of Armies, thrOned In lplSndoF,
At thy ShFlns We kneOl In prayer:
Guard eur soldiers mid the battle.
Take, oh, take them meath Thy eAfet
And wien duty's voice shall call them,
Let no harm, no ~ bsfSn thsnl
Shield them, RAther-guArd, protect them
HuGbAnd-fAthsr-Ch Child, aud brOIheTi
To Thy care, 10 tears, We yield them,
WSeping Wife-the sisteT-MOtheTl
God Of mercy, gulde-dlrsct then
May thy SIrOnG right arm protect thsmt
Meath ColumbIA'S starry Banner,
God, protect them In the riGht-
Save our soldiers mid the dAEgefi
Father, IeSd thsul In the hghtl
God Of batlles-SaViour-
To Thss We lO0k-tO Thee We call
Brothers, 20 the Un,en save
Or hn noble soldiers gravel
, 1862-05-01
A Young Husbands soliloquy

The queeFess llttls dresses
Ny eyes have ever seen,
! sometimes catch . glimpse Of
And UOBdsF what they mean.
All folded up % neatly
Aud fashioned out with grace.
With little bows Of ribbon
And little bits Ot lace.
gAGs on these with WoHdeT'
Aud IN NiOla's eyes
IITy 70 read the secret;
Hut she 10 eli zoe wise.
And unto all my questions
She gives but this rSplV'
elf you'll have patience, Peleg,
III tell y0u-by -And.bym
, 1862-05-01
A Little Money Ii Bank.

The following amusing anecdOte is told Of John
Jacob AstOf, in the double character Of patron
of literature and arsinonious noney-hoder, which
appears to be exceedingly Characteristic
Among the subscribers to Audubon's magnih-
cent work on ornitholOgy, the subscription price
Of which was $1,000 copy, appeared the name
Of John Jacob Astor. During the progress Of the
work, the prosecution Of which was exceedingly
expensive, NJ. Audubon Of course called upon sew
eral Of his subscribers for payments. 1t 50 hap
pened that Mr.. AstOr (prObably that he might not
be troubled about small matters) was not applied
to before the delivery Of all the letter press and
plates Then, however, Audubon asked for hii
thousand dollars; but he was put of with one ex
cuse or another. "Ah, Mr.. Audubon" would tht
owner Of millions observe, "you come at bad
time; money is very scarce; i have nothing in
bank have invested all my funds"
At length, the sixth time Audnboh called upon
Astor for his thousand dollars Ashewas ushered
into his presence, he found VIM. B, Astor, the son
conversing with the father. No sooner did the
rich man see the man Of art than be began:
All. Mr.. Audubon, 90 you have come agaiu
after your money Hard times, Mr. Audubon
money very scarce" But just then catching an
inquiring look from bis son, he changed his tone
+" However, Mr.. Audubon, suppose we must con
trive to let you have some Of your money, II pos.
sible. William" he added, calling to his son, who
had walked into an adjoining parlor, have We
any money at all in the bank 7" t..-...t. :
AYES, father," replied the son, supposing be was
asked an earnest question pertinent to what they
had been talking about when the ornithologist
came in; we have $4,000 in the Bank Of New
York, $4,000 in the City Bank, $780, 900 in tbs
Merchants, S9s,400 in the Mechanics, sSSOOO
in-n
"That1l do, thatTl dor exclaimed John Jacob,
interrupting him. at seems that William can
give you check for your money" s.,.. .t