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Noah H. Swayne, recently appointed
judge Of the supreme court Of the United
States to fill the vacancy occasione! by the
death of the late Judge Mclean, is resident
Of Columbus, Ohio, where for some thirty
years he has been one of the leading mem
bers Of the bar lie is man Of great in
dustry and perseverance, and has devoted his
life to the duties of his profession. He has
an enviable reputation as lawyer, and is
among the best advocates in the state. In
politics he was an original democrat, but he
has recently acted with the republicans, tho
he has never engaged in active political life.
Judge Swayne is nearly sixty years Of age
and Of strong and vigorous constitution. lie
is a gentleman Of fine personal appearance
of dignfed and engaging address, Of ire
proachable private and professional charac
ter, Of ample fortune, and will bring to tn
discharge Of his duties industry, experience
and integrity.
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Shall the War be Converted into = Mighty
John Brown Raidi
Al ".

from the New YORK observer.
As TO the hope Of ultimate success" tina,
is quite another thing The prospect Of sue
cess has nothing to do with the zeal and en-
ergy with which we should prosecute wal
IL it is our duty TO fight we should do with
our might what our hands find 10 do, and
leave the issue with Providence But we
frankly admit that our hopes Of ultimate sue
cess are somewhat shaken by the course
Of things within the last three or four weeks
We have no fears Of the armies Of the south
We have no fears Of England France, or a
world in arms But there is battle now IN
progress on which the fate Of this republc
hangs. 1t is not in Virginia, Or IN kentucky,
or in Missouri, that this battle Is raging
II is fought on the floors Of congress, IN the
press, and ia the minds Of the people. II IL
To determine the object Of the war. II 1t
shall be decided that the war Is 70 be
converted into u mighty John Brown raid
that the sublime and holy purpose Of restor'
ing the union is to be buried in the grave Of
wild and fierce fana,icism that knows no law,
human or dvine-then indeed we have no
hopes Of ultimate success" Then we have
II new war on our hands n war between the
friends and the enemys OF the constitution
in henorth a war between right and wrong
among ourselves a civil war in every state
aud city Of the land. We do not say u war
to blood for We will never abandon the hope
that even this fierce iissension may be calm
ed, and reason and principle may govern,
while passion is struggling to get the mstery'
But there is peril in the prospect before Us
1t is doubtful on which side is the ajority
in congress The president is sound, but he
i, not omnipptent. With humble confidence
in God we wait the issue.
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GLORIOUS NEWS.

Read the expressive telegram of Genera
. Halleck announcing the capture of Fort
Henry and re,establishmen Of the old flag in
Tennessee.
Our piece Of bunting went up to masthead
Immediately on the reception Of the newsstand
we think i. never waved so proud and grace
fully as on that occasion.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

INSTATE of Thomas Johnston deceased.
u The undersigned having been appointed exec
utors of the estate ofThomas Johnston, late of the
county of Rock Island, and state of Illinois, de.
ceased, hereby give notice that they will appear
before the county court of Rock Island county, at
the Office Of the clerk Of said court in the city of
Rock Island, at the February term, on the third
Monday in February next, at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend tor the purpose of having
the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 10Th day OF December, A. D. 1861.
MARY JOHNSTON, p,sc,,.
decl9 4w JOHN JOHNSTON, I -
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9egal alotiees.
MASTERS SALE,


STATE oF ILLINols,l
Rock Island County,
Circuit Court in and for the County of Rock Island
and State of Illinois.
Foreclosure 'of Mortgage.
Henry Allen, complainant, rs James W. Brack-
EFT, Sarah A. Brackett, Mary L. Cary, Jeremiah
T.. Cary, Joseph Grover, Laura A. Grover. Charles
Bracket, l., Maxwell Brown, Francis p. Montiort
Robert w. Smith, Josiah wilkinson, Ellen Boone
Amelia Boone and John Sesyer defendants.
NOTICE is hereby given that |, 4. r.
IN Bean, master IN chancery of the above named
court, IN pursuance OF decretal order of said
court made IN the above entitled cause on the
Goth day Of September, and of the September
term of said court, A. d, 1861, SHALL on Saturday
the 2Sth day ofDec., A. D. 1861 between the hours
of9 O'Clock a. m. and O'Clock p m Of SAID day
sell at public auction at the door Of the Court
house, IN the city and county OF Rock Island and
state aforesaid, to the hls hest bidder for cash IN
hand, the following described real estate, to wit {:
That part Of lot eight (s) III block three 3, IN the
old or original town OF Rock Island, county of
Rock Island and state OF Illinois, commencing at
the southeast corner of said lot, running thence
north along deer street 10 the alley IN the rear OF
said lot, thence along said alley west sixty feet,
thence south at right angles to the south side OF
said lot on Illinois street, thence east along said
Illinois street sixty feet to the place of beginning,
being sixty feet off from the east side of SAID lot.
L. K. BEAN, Master in Chancery,
e. NJ. OSBORN, X. |. Co., Ills
Counsel for Complt
Dec. 8, 1861.
ADJOURNMENT.
! The above sale stands adjourned to SATuR-
| DAY, THE nth DAY OF JANUARY, A. d.
| 1862 +. X. BEAN,
Master IN Chancery,
Rock Island, Co., Ills
Rock Isllnd, Dec. IS, 1861.
ADJOURNMENT.
! The above sale stands adjourned to SATuR
! DAY, JANUARY 18TH, 1862 at the same place
and hour OF day.
f. X. BEAN, Master in Chancery,
Rock Island County, Illinois.
Rock Island, Jan. IL, 1862.
ADJOURNMENT.
The above sale stands adjourned to SATUR r.
DAY the LIST DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D., 1862
at the same place and hour of day.
L. X. BEAN, Master in ChanCery,
Rock Island County, Illinois.
Rock Island Jan. 25th, 1862
ADJOURNMENT.
The above sale stands adjourned to SATUR
DAY 1.-The 18th DAY OF FEBkUARY,A D. 1862
a, the same place andFhour OF day.
+. R. BEAN, Master in Chancery,
Rock Island Co., Illinois.
Rock Island. Feb. |, 1862
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NEw YORK. Feb. The Washington cor
respondent of the Tribune says Gov. Sprague
of Rhode Island. telegraphed Mr.. SpauIding
to-day that the Providence banks desired the
legal tender bill to become the law of the land
and that speedily,
A dispatch from Cincinnati expressed the
Impotence of the banks of that city to have
the $50 900, 900 notes made legal tender.
The alteration made by Mr. Stevens sabsti
tute leaves the legal tender and other charac
teristic features of Mr. Spauldings bill un.
touched, but it retres the present $50, 900, :
600 of notes, orders new notes for that
amount 10 be substituted, So as to have all of
the same description and appearance. 1t
frees from taxation L. s. bonds and stocks.
issued under the act. and allows holders of
notes to extend them in e per cent 20 years
bonds, or per cont years bonds, and pro
vides that the notes may be impressed with
U. S. treasury seals the signature to them
engraved instead of written, and Furnishes the
counterfeitng of them with the utmost Sc.
verify. The bill will pass the senate.
A delegation from Boston, among them
Coy. Andrew and Col. Emory, are here urg-
ing the immediate establishment at Il suitable
point in New England of works for the pro.
duction of various kinds of ordnance to meet
the present and future emergency of the gov
eminent
The better opinion is that Gen. Mcclellan
will not resign in consequence of the recent
change made, but will strive in the depart
ment of the Potomac to rival Buell. in Ken
lucky and Halleck in Missouri, on level
with whom the recent arrangement places
him. 1t is understood that he consulted with
several Of his generals respecting the course
proper TOR him to pursue.
The last million Of dollars in the treasury
was sent by Mr. Chase to Kentucky to pay
of the troops there
Worlds dispatch
1t is now currently rumored here tina, eth
er Gen. Heintzelman or Gen. Mcdowell will
take command OF the new expedition south
which is fitting ont in New York, and will
comprise division Of the army here
Tomorrow delegation Of congressman ia.
vor able to the interests of Jim Lane will have
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GILT FRAMES GILT FRAMES ! !
GILT OVAI.S,
All Work Done in the Best Manner.
PROBATE NOTICE,
STATE OF ILLINOIS, .,

STATE OF ILLINOIS, o.,
Rock Island County. |"
To all administrators, Executors and Guardians
As the Statute Law of this State requires all Ad.
illustrators and Executors to render an account
of their administrations at least once in each
year, to the Probate Court, and also at the end of
two years at arthest to close the settlement, of es
tates therefore,
Notice is hereby giren, to all Administrators OF
estates in sad county, to render account of their
administrations, to and before SAID Probate Court.
agreeably to the requirements of law also Guard.
lans OF Wards in ike manner in order to prevent
the necessity of issuing summons,
BY order Of Court.
JOSEPH COMET Clerk.
Rock Island, jan 18th, 1862
Jan l4--dw3w.
Register, Independent, and Chronic Des Wes-
ems, please copy three weeks
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Special to the Chicago journal


SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. 6.--The auditor
communicated a reply to FuIlers resolution
introduced yesterday. No call has been made
by any banker for more notes or bills. Geo.
Newton and Elijah NJ llaines have filed Ger
tiicates VI association with a capital Of $780,
900 to establish the Illinois Savings bank
Defaultng collectors have paid up to the ex-
tent Of $4j ,7O3. Eleven suits are now pend
ing TO recover from dctaulting collectors in
80 many counties. Judgments have been rem
dered in the supreme court against collectors
in Ogle, Dupage, Kendall and Coles counties.
All this has been done since tho meeting Of
the convention.
The convention is in committee OF the whole
Oh the amendments of Judge Puppies bank
report. Mr.. Fcklin has the floor and is
pitching into tie banks in the most radical
style.
Orders have iu issued 70 the fifty eighth
regiment, Col Lynch, at Camp Douglas, to
move to Cairo Immediately. They will be
paid and armed on their arrival there.
SANGAMO,
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TAX SALE NOTICE,

no ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
L Take notice, that on the Both day of June, A.
ID. 1860, at the sale of lots and lands held at the
Court house in Rock Island, County of Rock Is.
land and State of Illinois, for the state and county
taxes and costs thereon, due and unpaid 20 the
said state OF Illinois and County OF Rock Island
for the years A. d. 1858 and 1859 |. +. NJ. Fowler,
purchased the following described lands situated
in the County of Rock Island, with the buildings,
# any are situated thereon, to wit:
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SOLDIERS PAY.-An important decision has
been made by the secretary Of war and the
paymas,er general The decision is, in effect
that soldier is entitled to pay from the day
he enlists. and that he is not to wait till his
company rs full, or the formal muster of the
regiment into the government service.
The previous practlce--that Of considering
pay only due from the date Of mastering in
Of the full company-has deprived the soldiers
OF considerable amount of pay, and has re.
tarded enllstments. - LeQGL Adrlser
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convention progresses, and these facts are de-
yeloped, the people of Illinois see more plain
~ the hypocrisy which inspires republican
napers and orators. They catch at straws.
Far them the die is cast.
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HYATvs PATENT
Knife and Scissor Sharpener.

This useful Machine is rapidly becoming pub
lie iavorite and is sure to find its way into every
family. Large numbers of them are being sold by
the proprietors, and all who become owners OF
the night to sell them are assured of making large
profits in their introduction
Men in business, who wish to add thereto, or
those of small capital who are out of employment,
land those Of large capital also, are offered ex-
ccllent inducements to become interested in this
enterprise:
Among the opinions of this useful invention, we
select the following:
alt IS very simple IN It's construction, easily
worked, and not liable to be out OF order when
you are in a hurry to sharpen your knife II is
just the thing wanted, and should be owned by
every housekeepcr, butcher, tailor and seamstres
IN the country. ''--FultOn County Courier.
cit is Just the thing IT claims to be, and for the
purpose cannot be eNcelled."-ROck RireT Demo
/ Graf.
ave believe the Machine is admirably calculate
ed to do all that is expected otlt."-Hen'y Coun-
/ ~ Chronicle.
'The work is done rapidly and well, and we
] can but believe 1t will serve avery useful purpose
and have an extensive sale.'-RocJOrd Regis
/ ter.
! at Is the best thlnR known TO sharpen carving
KNIVES, Kitchen kuIyes, shears and SCISSORS, and
I il very simple in lis operation. We have tried It,
and find it works satisfactorily. - Christian
! Times.
/ There is more utility IN this machine than all
most any other that VIC think OF, not excepting
the coffee mW."- Gen@eo Republic.
The Small Machine will last an ordinary family
three years--the Large one a lifetime.
EVERY NACuINE WARRt<rEn
| Parties wishing information respecting the sale
Of Rights and Machines viii receive prompt atten-
ton by addressing
HYATT BROS. co.,
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FOR SALE OR LEASE.

n lots or subdivisions, TO suit purc hassrs, OF
persons that may desire to leasetn. term 0
FEARS, the following property in the Cit oil Daven
'ort, VII:
In block 1926 feet, fronting on I'd street,
100 feet, fronting on Water street,
90 feet fronting on Sd street.
In block l7-Near the Market House
30 feet fronting on Warren street,
tending 100 feet back, with an
each side OF the lot.
In block 1870 feet fronting on Third street,
l25 fronting on Scott street.
In block 20-32O feet fronting on Third street,
800 feet fronting on Fourth street.
300 feet fronting on Harrison street
800 feet fronting on Ripley street.
In block 27;l60 feet fronting on Sixth street,
$50 feet fronting on Warren street,
In block 3l-l6O feet fronting on Fifth street,
100 feet fronting on Scott street.
In block $500 feet fronting on Western ayenu
100 feet fronting on Sixth treet,
100 feet fronting on Seventh street,
In block 3S--l50 feet fronting on Brown street,
100 feet fronting on Seventh street.
In block IS s. feet fronting on Sixth street, and
extending back 100 feet.
For particulars inquire of Corbn & Dow Attor
neys at Law, of JAMES MAY.
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PAY Up AND SAVE COSTS.

THE LAW requires me to return my tax
l books to the county treasurer on the l4th day
of the present month. All persons are hereby
notified to pay their taxes and thus save costs.
can be found at the city council room, every
day, ready to wait upon all who call.
GEO. W. COPP,
Township Collector.
Rock Island, Feb. 5, 1862.
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~ The Argus is the only paper in this coun-
~ tina, takes Geographic reports, consequently 1t
can furnish the people OF this and adjoining coun'
,;.s with new. in advance of any other paper.
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FROM SPRINGFIELD.

The Conren'ton--C Cot. Lyachs Regiment at
camp Douyius Ordercd to caro- Mmsii-
dteiy.
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ESTRbY.

NJ office is hereby given that on the 23d day
~ of December, A. D., 1861, in the Town Of
Moline, David r. Wood took up as an estray, one
Dark Brown Mare colt about one year old which
was appraised before Ellsworth Mapes, ESQ, a
Justice Of the Peace in said town, at Thirty dol
lars. JOSEPH COMET, Cierk
Rock Island Jan'y. 10th. 1862.
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SELECT SCHOOL.
THE MISSES THORPE AND FAY,


Observation-Disclosures to the citizens
IL orRock Island that they purpose openings
SELECT SCHOOL,,
On Monday, February 10th inst, at their resi-
dence, on Deer street, in the two story frame
house adioining Lees brick block.
Ma effort will be spared 10 give satisfaction to
Parents and Guardians who entrust Children to
their charge.
Fancy Needle Work and Embroidery taught
when desired
Tuition from two to -four dollars per quarter,
according to studies pursued.
Music Lessons, upon the Piano, per quarter,
- 90.
References Rev. NJ. Magill, Capt. T. J. Robin
son, Rock Island +. c. Temple, Esq, Port BY
ron Rev. r. Whitwell phillipsburgh, Canada
East; DR.. Mitchell, C. Smith, Esq, London,
Canada West.
Rock Island, Feb. 7, 1852
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Iu.1au's ADVERTISEMENTS.
w. l.. DALRSMPLE,

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE and General
u Collecting Agent, Cambridge, Henry county
Ill. Office in the Court House. Reference D.
Bonar, County Clerk A. Gould, Circuit CLERK
and Thos, Morris, Treasurer, all OF Henry eouh-
~, III.
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Dreadful Coiiery AcCident--Two Hundred
Men aud Boys Buried In q Pit.

An accident buried two hundred persons
in c,al pit, near Shields, England, on the
10Th of January. The correspondent Of the
Manchester Guardian telegraphs on the
Eth:
Il have lust returned from lIartly New
Pit, where two hundred men and lads are
buried The shaft has been closed up
through the huge beam of the pumping en-
CINE falling down the pit yesterday. Ii car
red the timber and the wood work down, and
thus blocked the up and down cast shafts
The falling timber killed five out Of eight men
who were being drawn up in cage at the
time The men and lads working below at
the time Of the accident have been buried
| forty. eight hours, notwithstanding the great
est cxcrtlOns to relieve them on the part OF the
ablcst men in the coal trade. The working
seam is filled with water, and no doubt the
horses, which are worth five hundred pounds,
are already drowned. The men and lads,
however, could escape by means of "A ladder
to the yard seam, which is forty nine fathOms
higher and out Of reach Of the water Men
have been heard trying to clear the obstruction
in the shaft from below tonight, and nc
doubt is entertained that they are all out OF
danger Of wafer at least. Means have been
employed for securing good ventilation, and
| was assured by the best authorities before
left tonight that the strongest hopes may
be entertained that the yard seam would be
reached, and the men and lads rescued, be-
| fore morning.
Great excitement prevails, and numerous
pitmen's wives have been at the pit mouth
since last night.
"rhe three men saved, hung by the cage
| in the shaft eight hours before they were
! rescued"
Eis- For the best Advertising Medium in this
region, go to the Rock Island AsGus.
Our state treasurer, in answer to an inqui
| ry, says that United States treasury notes
cannot be received by the state of Illinois in
payment Of state taxes.
----------->e-
But for abUIitionism, we should have had
no civil war
But for ubOlitionism, we should not now be
menaced with the armed Intervention Of for
eign powers, undertaken expressly to con.
summate the dismemberment of the nation
Do you ask how 70 put down the rebellion
Destroy aJoijtiomiSm
| DO you ask how to prevent European in
tervention, by depriving it Of its only occa
sion and ts only pretext! DESTROY ABoLI-
/ TioNlsN.-- Chicago Times.
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" part 60 acres W ht or Sec 20
TIP 10 range2 90
And that the tine Of redemption on said sale Of
said lands vii! expire on the 30th day of June, A.
d. 1867. T.. NJ. FOWLER.
February |, w3t
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SWALM'S STONE QUARRY

Or any other styles, and any size desired, either
IN the rough or dressed, and delivered either on
Railroad Cars or Canal Boats.
My quarry is situated directly on the Canal and
the Chicago & Rock Island Railroad, one mile
southwest OF Joliet, and my facilities Tor loading
will enable me to sell as low as the lowest
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Prices to Suit the Times,

Orders respectfully solicited from abroad and
all "work done on the square" All letters
promptly answered. J. p. SWAIN.
Joliet, Illinois.
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~ For the latest news, take the Rock Island
Daily ARors.
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BY T. Ell E G r A p ii
Fort Henry is Ours!

Exclusively for tie Daily argus.
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E4s- For the best Advertising Medium in this
region, go to the Rock Island AsGus.
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Our state treasurer, in answer to an nqui
~, says that United States treasury notei
cannot be received by the state Of Illinois in
payment Of state taxes.
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Mr. Holman from the committee on gov
eminent contracts reported "a Joint resolution
declaring that certain lands were granted to
Missouri on condition that government troops
aud military supplies De transported over
such railroads as might be constructed from
the sales and the proceeds thereof free of
charge. but in consideration Of the fact that
the ability of the Hannibal and St. Joe
and the Pacific railroads have been greatly
impaired by the public enemy, the secretary
Of war is authorized to make such an adjust.
ment with such roads as may be just and
reasonable during the existence of the rebel
lion, provided the charges do not exceed those
fixed by the war department,
ST.. Louis. Feb. 7, The following is an
nounced from the headquarters of the army
in this city:
Fort Henry is ours, The flag of the
union is re established on the soil Of Tennes-
see. 1t will never be removed
" BY order Of Maj Gen. Halleck.
W. II. SMITH, Capt. and Aid de Camp"
New York, Feb. 5. Stocks active and high.
err.
Money more active, but plenty at per
cent on call.
Sterling exchange active and higher, sl,l4s
al, Is.
Carl. 53. G & c, 663; N c, sou.