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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

No other houselin this vicinity has stock OF
Ship Chandery To be compared with NINE. Ma
nlla rope from 3 inches to inch. Oakum,
Pitch, Rosin, Tar, Oars, Tarrcd Rigging Of all
sizes, Packing, aud every article kept in that
line. Also Window Glass of all sizes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

To PosTHAsTERs,-W hope postmasters
will give US notice promptly in cases where
our paper is not taken from their Office by
those to whom they are addressed. In many
Instances they have delayed this notice tor
several months. 1t is a duty imposed on
postmasters by law, and they become liable
to the publisher for the amount of subscrip.
ton, in cases of neglect.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
e.. IL. X non,

JTNDERTAKER COFFIN W +
| house corner Rock River and Madison SITS.
Rock Island A fine hearse and team always in
readiness. Will procure graves to be dug, furn-
lsh carriages for funerals, and take the entire
charge of everything connected with the prepare,
ton of the corpse for burial Bodies preserved
any length of time without applying ice to the
hnnY. Charms moderate.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

DEvoE & CHAMPION have new article of
self-sealing newspaper wrappers-a conven-
lent article for persons who occasionally wish
to send newspaper by mail.
Why don't our postmaster order quaint
ty Of the government newspaper wrappers
with stamps printed thereon?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
CALL AND SETTLE.

4 LII notes and accounts due me or the late
n firm OF Whitaker Il Everts, must be paid by
the frst day of January next, or they will be left
with II. c. Connolly, Esq., for collection. Take
due notice and govern yourselves accordingly
Dec3 dawtf A. EVERTS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
BRONCHITIS.

From Mr., G. II. Gardner, Principal of the Rut
gers Female Institute, n. Y.-.'' | have been al.
fIctod with Bronchitis during the past winter, and
found no relief unu found your Tr0cheS. ="
" BrOtra's Bronchial TrOcheS " or Cough Loaeng.
es, are for sale throughout the United States.
Jany. ~, twaw | ".
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

ONE of the very best places, in this region.
to buy family groceries, is at Temple Buford's.
His stock is oithe very best quality. lie also
keeps Ship Chandtery of all sorts and his is
the only Ship Chandlery store in this reg)
His assortment is complete lie also keeps Il
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
vertsement and give him call,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
BRANDRETH's VEGETABLE PILLS

Are lniallble for costvencss, spasms, loss of APP
petite, sick headache, glddtness, sense OF boat-
ing after meals, dizziness, dtowslness and cramps
ing pans. aud any disorders of the stomach and
bow els.
Vs. Original letter al 29i Canal street n. y.
J.J. {. COOK, publisher II the state Banner,
Bennington, Vt, says he was attacked with DlS-
pEp>GA, and suffered severely from 1t, that not
particle Of food could be swallowed without DC
caslonIng the most uncomfortable sensation III his
stomach. For five years he suffered from tins
dreadful complaint, when he used BRAND
RETH's Pills. The first box did not seem to ben
eft him much, but the second produced a change,
and by the time he had taken SIX boxes COM
PLETE CURE effected. lie says my
dyspepsia was gone, and my expectation OF an
early death vanished. "
Braadreth'S PAS are sold at the Principal office
294 Canal street, and Union Square, New York,
Obtain your first supply from one of these depots
or from of the regular advertised agents Tor
the Genuine Brdndreth'S PAS; you will then h now
how to discern between the true and the false.
Sold by all respectable dealers in medicines.
Jan. 10 twaw m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
THOM AS j. BUE ORD,
PROPRIETOR or THE
Rock Island Foundry h Machine Shop,

" EEPS constantly on hand aud makes to
n order, Steam Engines, Boilers, Water.
Wheels, Mill Irons Of all descriptions, Store
fronts and all other articles made of cast ron
Particular attention given to the manufacture Of
Boiler and Sheet-lron Work, az well as Black
snlthing and Steamboat work, Also, dealer in
Pig and Sheet Lead, Block Tin, and Block Zinc,
Wrought Irons, Butt and LapW Pipes, OF all
sizes. Brass Oh Cups, Globes, and all article usu-
ally found at first class foundry and machine
shon
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
HENRY DART y SONS,

\ATHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS
w AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, and
Dealers IN Foreign and Domestic Wines, Liquors
Cigars, No. /, Guyer's Block, Illinois street,
Rock Island, Ill.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
OYSTERS q! OYSTERS !!
NEW FIRM.
Insurance Agency.

rTHE Insurance Business heretofore CON
Quoted by Herman Field, in Rock Island, will
hereafter be conducted by the undersigned, under
the firm name OF Field Blackburn, having form
ed co-partncrshIp for that purpose.
Office same as before, VIZ Post Office Block,
Rock Island, Illinois.
Insurance in the most reliable companies can
he ofecied on rcaonabie terms. A share of pat
ronage is respectfully solicited.
HERMAN FIELD,
II c. BLACKBURN.
Rock Island, Jan. |, 1862
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

SUBSCRIBERS will do US a favor if they will
show copies of our Weekly Argus to their
neighbors when convenient, and ask them to
subscribe. We believe there are very few
men in this county who would not like to
have the paper regularly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
Abstract of Titles to Lands and Lots
Names and Residence of Unknown Owners
=. IL. VELIE.

HAVING purchased the Abstract Books
formerly owned by Henry Curtis, jr. is pre-
nared to furnish Abstracts of Titles to all lands
and town lots in Rock Island COUNTY Also the
names and residence OF 'Unknown Owners, " and
other information of value to purchasers and mort
tagees Office in Court House, first door to right
of south entrance.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

Dr. SMITHS ELECTRIC OILIs selling rapidly and
performing many cures. Messrs. Claclus q Spell
del have sold quite a large quantity, already, and
they say gives universal satisfaction. See ad-
ypTtlspmpui,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

AMONG the names of the aldermen in Den
yer City, Colorado Territory, we notice the
name of "Buttrick." We presume it to be
Lowell Buttrick, formerly one of the alder
men in this city.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
ESTRAY.
ESTRAY NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 2Sth
Y day of December, A. D., 1861, William Boy
Or and Hrzekah Ohaver Of the Town of Black
Hawk. took up as estray, one Dark Brown flley,
with three white feet and supposed to be three
wears old next spring, or thereabouts, which was
appraised before D. F. Kinney, John A. Boyer and
c. II. Stoddard in said Town, at Forty Dollars.
JOSEPH COMET, County Clerk.
Rock Island, H., Jan. 2lst 1862.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

The GAVE LAW OF lLLlNoIs.-The law pro-
hibiting the killing, ensnaring or trapping
deer, wild turkey, grouse, prairie hen, chick
en- or quail went into effect on the 18th of
January and continues until the lst Of Aug
ust.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

ATTENTION is directed to the advertisement,
of the Misses Thorpe and Fay, in regard to
select school. They are spoken of as high,
ly accomplished and well qualified to take
charge of young girls and boys. We think
such a school preferable in every particular.
to the crowded public school, and the ndis
criminate and rude association of children oil
all ages and both sexes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
MICHAEL LIIlBERk NECHT,

uAILOR-Opposte the Rock Island House
| over Everts' store. Garments made IN the
Attest style and best manner and warranted to TIT.
Particular attention gwen to cutting garments
for customers. All work done IN accordance
with the times and at Reasonable prices
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

THE Moline Independent does not pretend
to deny that it lied about the ARGUS. A
newspaper that is reckless and unprincipled
enough to deliberately falsify the opinions,
sentiments or statements OF its contemporaries
will have no scruples to lie at any time or on
any subject when it has occasion. How
much confidence can the reading public place
in so reckless sheet?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
ISLAND CITY HOTEL,

CHI. SMITH, PRoPRlEIoR.
Cor Illinois and Jefferson Sts., Rock Island.
na-passengers conveyed to and from the cars
tree OF charge,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

Corn AND CoAL.--Great numbers of teams
from Iowa, loaded with corn come to Rock
Island for a market, where they always find
a cash subsequently, at the distlllery. AT
ter disposing of their corn they take the cash
and drive to Cables coal yard and load back
with coal. Scarcely Il day has passed, Except
Sundays since the river closed over without
witnessing numbers of Iowa farmers coming
to Rock Island to dispose of their produce and
load back with coal, or other articles for
farming use.
A large amount of pork, wheat and hay
also barrels for pork, flour and whisky, come
to this market from the Iowa side of the river
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

SToLEN.-A barrel OF lard was stolen from
the porch of house on Madison street, las,
Tuesday night.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

JUSTICE OF TIE PEACE.-Collections
j faithfully made and promptly paid over: o.
ice at his residence, over Requa's Jewelrv Store,
Illinois street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

A FREE BRIDGE AND Coop CRossING.--
Nor is the time to visit Davenport and buy
goods at Wadsworth's. lie says it will pay
well
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

The following is an extract from letter writ
ten by the Rev. J. S. Iolme, pastor OF the Pierre
point street baptist church. BrookIyn,N Y, to the
"Journal and Messenger" Cincinnati, o., and
speaks volumes IN favor of that world-renowncd
medicine, Mas WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRuP FOR
CHILs REN TEETHING:
owe see advertisement m your columns O
Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup. Now we never
SAID word IN favor of a patent medicine before
IN our lite, but We are compelled to say to your
readers that this is no humbug-tre hare Fied Il,
and kH0u ii to 6edH Il claims. 1t IS probably one
Of the most successful medicines of the day, be-
cause It 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, 1862-02-07
PHILIP X. HEINE.

HOUSE. SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL
[ PAINTER, is now prepared, to execute
with neatness and dispatch all orders in the
Painting, Glazing. and Paper Hanging Line, and
at the most reasonable prices. Call and give him
Z trial
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

ECTIFIERS and Manufacturers ofDomes'
huc Lqu ors, Importers and Dealers in Foreign
Vines and Liquors. Front street, opposite ferry
Landing, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
LOCAL AFFAIR

WHEAT was selling in this market for 6t
cents yesterday.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

For Dry GooDs, cloaks, cloths, nice dress
goods, bonnets, embrorderies, millinery goods
hosiery, gloves, etc, 90 to Block & Newbur-
gers, opposite the Rock Island Bank. Their
stock is very complete, and their prices rea-
sonable. dw
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
ARTESIAN WE'LL PUMPS.

THE subscriber has purchased the right to
manufacture and sell Christian & Beeler's Double
nd Single Acting Artesian Well Pump, and is
now prepar.d to answer all orders for the same.
The pump Is a new invention and superior 10
any now in use. 1t is proof against frost, ana
can be used as a fire engine or to water gardens
Throws steady stream, and at great distance.
For deep drilled wells 1t is the very best IN
Use. Also for railroad stations, or for mining
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

- ECTIFIER and Manufacturer ofDomestic
IL Liquors, and dealer in Foreign Wines and
Liquors, Palace Row, Illinois street, Rock Island
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

OFF COR CAIRo.--Bv dispatch to the Chi
cogo Journal, which will be found in this pa
per, it will be seen that Col. Lynch's Irish
58th regiment is off for Cairo. Our Fight
ing Irish" company is in that regiment, oc
cupying the second post Of honor Our peo-
pie will see that Capt. Gregg means to make
good his words spoken in the Court house,
that she was in earnest now, and he would
lead his men into the thickest of battle if
there was not bakers dozen Of them :" His
company is full, and he is of for the fight. 1t
is expected they will leave for Cairo to day.
SEARL THE WIzARD.-Prof. D. NJ. Scarf
the original FAKIR OF silva, has arrived, and
will give the people of Rock Island an oppor.
tunity Of Witnessing some of the most wond.
erful feats of modern "prestidigation" and
ventrloquism, to morrow evening, at Island
City Hall
He has been performing in Davenport for
the past three nights, to crowded houses
of highly delighted ladies and gentlemen. -
We copy from the Davenport Gaaettc of the
18th:
SEARt's FANTASTIC ILLUSIONS. Prof Scarf
gave his second performance in Necromancy
and Nentrioquism, last night, at L,Claire
Hall, to large and highly pleased audience
every seat being taken, and many had to
stand. He closes his entertainments tonight
with an exposition # some of his principal
feats We bespeak him full house wher-
ever he goes.
CRY CouNcIL-Regular meeting, Feb. 9th,
for Feb Sd, 1862.
Present-His Honor the Mayor, Aldermen
Clark, Dodge, Don, Field, Frysinger, Lang,
dell and Mcdonald.
The proceedings of the last meeting were
read, and, on motion, approved
Reports from the following officers were
presented, and, on motion, referred to the
finance committee, viz Treasurer, collector
clerk, weighm.ster, bridge tender police
magistrate, and the supervisors of the LIST anc
% wards.
The following bills were presented, and OF
motion referred to the finance committee
viz
David Halves for sos 6!
Danforth Jones for 14l g.
The following bills were presented, and af
ter having been referred to the finance com
mittee, on motion, the rules were suspended
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

nAWLEY Il ELLIS,
!. ERYSINGER,

, TTORNEYS AT LAW, Rock Island, III
\ ONCE in Baiey and Boyle's Block.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
TO CONSu MPTIVES.

The advertiser, having been restored to health
IN few weeks, by very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with severe lung
affection, aud that dread disease, CInsumpti on
is anxious to make known to his eIow-sut1ercrs
the means Of cure
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescr ptlon used free ofcharge), with the dreL-
tons tor preparing and using the same, which
they viii find sure cure Tor Consumpto on Asthma,
Bronchitis, &c. The only object of the advertiser
in sending the prescription IS to benefit the aftct-
cd and spread information which he concevcs to
be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will try
his remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and may
prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON
Wiamsburgh,
novel w3m Kings County, New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

FOREIGN News. England interfering with
the Mason and Sldell affair has caused great
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 fresh
supply of new raisins and citron, and all the
dainties for the holidays. Also u 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 Pcrry's
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

TAKE your Watches clocks and jewelry to
Jeanneret, next door to the Rock Island bank,
if you want them put in thorough repair
His charges are moderate ard all his work
warranted to give satisfaction.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
Artesian Wells Bored

a, short notice, and on reasonable terms. Al
work warranted to give satisfaction. Address,
c. L. MERRILL,
Rock Island, Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
L. =. RKESCOII,

4 TTORNEY Il COUNSELLOR ut Law
"A Solicitor IN Chancery, Real Estate and Col
ectng Agent, Moline.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

For fine Missouri Jenitan apples, 90 to n
Perry'-. He has on hand 100 bids. for sale
cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
J. II. LANGLEY. G. w. D. hAh"in.
J.H LANGLEY q co..,

,ENERAL Commission and Forwarding
II Merchants. Dealers in Salt, Hydraulic Ce-
ncnt, Coal, Lime, &c, levee, Rock Island, Ill.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

Iu0H wARsOCR JAhEs NELLY
WARNOCk Il KELLY,
TANUFACrURERS of Soap and Cam
VI dies, Rock Island, Ill. Cash paid for Tai
low and Grease.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07

has been analysed by DR.. Chiffon Of New
York, the first Analytic Chemist IN America, and
LrTERous ingredients, as we'll az a SPLENDID Dye,
instantaneous IN ITS operation, and perfect IN ITS
results Manufactured by J. CHlsTADORO, =
Astof House, New York. SOLD everywhere and
applied by all Hair Dresscrs. Jan. 10, twaw m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
PREMIUM JOB PRINTING

Orders for Jos PRINTING will meet with prompt
attention at the ARGUS OFFICE, and executed at
reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
and the bills allowed. viz

and the bills allowed viz
? bert, for removing nuisance in
| September last, 81 90
Underwood, for same, from Mar
ket Square, Is
John Coyne, for same,in October last, Is
DO for hauling for police, IS
NJ S Herrick. for coal, . 40
Schneider 4 Co., for sundrles for En-.
CINE and house, 3 10
VIM Chopper, for work at Engine
house, 3 co
EW Swami. for sundries for office. 90
0 Is liuggins, for services to Feb lst % 90
I b Barns, I" 80 90
X Gas Light & Coke Co., for gas to
Feb. lst l2l Is
Danforth 4 Jones bill for October,
for publishing ordinances. and
advertising collectors notice. Ii Is
Danlorth a Jones bill, tor November,
for sundry advertisements, for
collector and for Fire Depart.
ment, s rs
Dantorth Jones bill for January,
for Weighmaster's Books, etc,
and tor Argus year, 90 25
Adams Street Sewer, for balance to
sundry persons, 1855 As
W 49, 'S"h6N'''i W. " l"'iihF tiii'o anu
.sundry work for sewer, 10
Jacob Cash, for use ST tools at sewer, 3 50
John Cash, for services at Rock River
bridges, so
Or motion Of Aid Clark it WAS ordered
that an order be drawn in favor of VIM.
Written for seventy five dollars, so soon MS
it is ascertaned by the mayor that the sur.
plus earth has been removed from Adams
street acc riding to contract
On motion 1t was ordered that notice be Civ.
en- in two Of the principal papers in New
York, that the interest due Feb. LIST, on Rock
River bridge bonds will be paid on presenta,
ton at the treasurers office at Rock Island.
On motion adjourned to the 18th of Febru.
ary next. E. W. SWAMI, Clerk.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-02-07
THE WEEKLY ARGUS

Containing nearly all the reading matter ofthe
DAILY spubhshed every Wednesday morning,
TERMS:--Sngie subscribers, per annum, u adj
vance, 81 90; # not paid IN advance IS 90.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-23
Sherif's Sale.

,,a., r.. o'::s. ,;;;;. Ban. franklin Common Pleas
DIX Virtue OF a writ OF Vendl 10 nae
ID directed from the Court cf Common Pleas o.
Franklin county, Ohio, will oher for sale at the door
Of the COURT House, In the city Of Columbus, on
Saturday, the Let day of November, A, D.
,... 1862,
at one o'clock P NJ the following described real estate
situate 10 Franklin county. ohio to.wit;
lex acres Of land In SEQ 20 P s. range %, made In
proceeding In partition In the Court Of Common Pleas
Of said o,unty March term 1855, in the case Of Theo
plat Of the came, recorded In Common Pleas records
vol. p $50 and 500. Also 6x acres Of land Of lots
26 ~ and &c. In Champions subdivision of sec. %
p range 22 Of the east halves Of lots 1 and 80 Of
of said county, in book H. page 454 assigned to said L.
Buttles 10 said proceeding In partition, beng the east
half Of lot 3 and all that part Of lot "a lying south Of
the north line lextended eastwardy of said lot 49, said
east part Of 30 supposed to contain and that
part Of "a supposed to contain ~ Also part Of
10 lots as and 4le in the city of Columbus Ohio, being
"a feet front Third street, and running back westerly
width 100 feet to ton foot alley, and being imme.
dasly south Of and adjoining 42 feet formerly belopg
ing to John Walton, being the same premises conveyed
to said BuIes By Theodore Comstook and WIFE by deed
dated April 26 1855 and usually known az subdivision
No. 2oi said lot. AIS and 40,
Lott q AZ S1s dollals ...
Lot No, 43 at o75 dollars; a
Lot No II at e2000 dollars; 9 $40
The s acres at sl3i dollars per acre;
The one and u acres at slst dollars
.a..w.4 Par. Of lots tis aud GIG at $4,000 dolls.
GEORGE W. HUFFMAN,
g ehsrih Of franklin county, o.
II. o. Nestx, Attorney.
Printers fees, ee.75 'NN Z
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